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Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-05
TENDERLY LAID ID REST This Weary WraggIes of a Cam
 paign Lie. COL. ROQUEMORE DOES IT He Thoroughly Understood What Were Cap- tain Johnston's Financial Views Before
 Voting for Him.
Montgomery, June 8.

Montgomery, June 8. To the Editor of the Peoples Party Ad- vocate:
 My attention has been called to an ar ticle in your issue of May 29, 1896, in which this sentence occurs: Tt has been clearly demonstrated that Captain John ston himself will practice deception for votes. Why did he tell Col. John D. Roquemore of Montgomery that he was a sound money man, thereby inducing Roquemore and others in Montgomery to vote for him? Did he tell Roquemore the truth when he was posing as gold bug, or did he tell the truth when he pro- fessed to be a free silver man?"
 Feeling that you would not knowingly do Captain Johnston an injustice, and to correct your impression of what he told me concerning his financial views I write you this communication. He never in any interview tha. I ever had with him said that he was anything else than an advocate of the free and unlimited coinage of silver at the ratio of 16 to by the government of the United States without the consent or cooperation of any other government. He always main- tained that this course was perfectly safe and would not result in a depreciated currency. He claim this to be sound money" policy.
 I was perfectly aware of his financial views when I supported him for governor, and I gave him my support, not because of h.s financial views, for differed with him therein, but in spite Of them.
 In my opinion Captain Johnston is a safe and conservative man, fair and im- partial, and will make governor that all Alabamians will be proud of. Yours respectfully,
 JOHN D. ROQUEMORE.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-05
19 TO 1
Is tEe Way the PopuIite Commissioners Drew the Grand Jury in TuskaIoosa County
 Venires on Motion Quashed.

Tuskaloosa, June 4.-(SpeciaL) )-The cry of fraud should forever be hushed in this part of the moral vineyard, ,inasmuch as the jury commission of this county, composed wholly of popul,sts, drew grand jury for the spring term of court of 1896 which was composed of nineteen popul.sts and one democrat. notwith- standing the fact that the democrats have a majority of at 300 white men who are competent for jury duty. This leads up to the query: "Why was this? How was 1t possible? How could a jury be drawn composed of so many more popu- lists when there were more democrats In the county eligible for jury duty than populiStS?" There were on this grand jury seven executive committeeman of the populist party out of the twenty-eight in the county. There were three who were candidates in the populist primaries for nomination for office. In fact, all of the jury save one or two are leading members of the populist party in their respective ne.ghborhoods. Nor Is this the first time that the populists have had a majority of the members of the jury. For the spring term of 1894 there were on the grand jury sixteen populists and four democrats The fall term of the same year 1t was the same. while the grand jury for the spEng term of 1895 was com posed of seventeen populists and three democrats, and at the fall term of the same year there were four democrats and sixteen populists. These facts were plain and showed clearly that something was wrong, and upon inquiry and investiga- ton a majority of the members of the Tuskaloosa bar as friends of the court, filed the following motion, to-wit:3
 ''To the Hon. Reuben Chapman, Special
 Judge of the Circuit Court of Tuskaloo-
 sa County, Alabama, Spring Term,
 1896: .sf
 eve, the undersigned members of the bar of Tuskaloosa county, feel 1t to be our duty as officers of this court to bring to your honors attention the composition of the venre drawn by the jury commits sioners to serve as grand jurors at the present term of the court. At the fall term of the court, 1894, similar action was taken by us and from the testimony of some members of the jury commission it was then made to appear that IL had been their practice to draw grand jurors other wise than the law directs for the purpose, as they stated, of securing more equal distribution of the grand jurors over the county. The presiding judge at that time pointed out to the commissioners the pro- visions of the law and it's policy, that the composition of the grand juries should be left to chance and should not be con- trolled by the members of the jury com- mission. It would appear that his eau tion to the members of the commission had not been needed by them.
 "At all events 1t seems clear that intelli-
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-05
TT DONE THE WORK.

Of the campaign for free coinage inside the democratic party and the part the meeting of a number of free coinage dem- ocrats from the different states, which was held in Washington last summer played, the Washington correspondent of the New York Journal has the following to say in a recent issue of that paper:
 "Never was a political movement or ganiZed with more skill and secrecy than that of the now victorious silver demo- crats. Their first step of any importance was the conference held in this city last August, as the outcome of the Memphis convention. The movement was restrict ed to democrats, and 1t was publicly an- nounced that none save members in good standing in that party need apply for ad- mission or consideration.
 "A committee of propaganda, consist ing of Senators Harris of Tennessee, Jones of Arkansas and Turpie of Indiana, Ex-Congressman Young of Tennessee, Buck Heinrickson of Illinois, and a num- Der of others, was appointed. The meet ing and proceedings of this committee were ridiculed by papers and politicians. The sound money platform adopted by the Kentucky state democratic conven- tion was gloatingly held to the public view to demonstrate that the silver com mttee had taken up doomed cause.
 "The members of the committee pro-
  They made no nose, uttered no boasts, but silently and effectively proceeded to send out documents containing argu- ments in behalf of silver. Occasionally Senators Jones and Harris would be ob- served fitting about the capitol very bus fly Now and then they received visitors from various parts of the un.on, but their business with them was disposed of in an transformations manner.
 "The pro-slver speeches delivered in congress were sent where they would do the most good. No display was made and nobody outside the small number en- gagged in the work imagined tha. they re- qured any of the sinews of political war fare. The money used in disseminating silver literature was donated by adher- ents of the silver cause. The committee had no great sum, nor was one needed.
 "The defeat of the democratic ticket in Kentucky gave an impulse to the labors of the committee that greatly aided them. Figures were prepared and sent to demo- crats everywhere showing that that de- feat was the work of so-called democrats, who preferred republican success to the election of a free silver member of their parry.
 Committees were appointed in al, the states in which the silverites proposed to
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-05
MUST BE UNEOUIVOCAI.

The effort on foot to prevent the Chi cago convention from declaring for free coinage at 16 to 1 will find no support in the Alabama delegation. The democra- cy of this state has spoken, and there is no uncertain tone about what it said. It demanded the free coinage of gold and silver at the ratio of 16 to 1. For this declaration the Alabama delegation is instructed to vote as unit.
 The twenty-two votes from Alabama will not be recorded for any candidate or platform that dodges or seeks to dodge the plain, clear-cut declaration for the free and unlimited coinage of gold and silver at the ratio of 16 to 1, regardless of the interests, desires or actions of any other nation In the world. We say this be- cause we know the Alabama delegation is made up of men who would not think of disobeying their instructions, and the Alabama democracy has instructed them how 1t desires the vote of this state to stand on that question.
 Platform blanks demanding that silver be restored to it's former constitutional place in our monetary system, that the law of 1873 or 1886 be re-enacted etc., etc., will not come up to the mark or be what the Alabama democrats have declared for. Presidential candidates who talk glibly about the full restora ton of silver and the repeal of the iniquitous republl- can legislation against silver, and all that sort of thing, will have to look else- where than to the Alabama delegation for support.
 The Alabama democracy wants a clean, c1ear-cut 16 to 1 man on a 16 to 1 platform, and we have every reason to believe that along with the Alabama democracy stands the unterri- fled in every state that has withstood and will withstand the influence of the federal administration and it's heelers. The effort to muddy the waters on the question of ratio comes too late and not of good grace from those who. until they found themselves literally routed, hooted the idea of free coinage at any ratio
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-05
PROGRESS OF THE CAMPAIGN.
Enthusiasm in Marshall.
Guntersville Democrat.

Guntersville Democrat.
 Commissioners court room was full of enthusiastic Joe Johnston men last Sat urday: They had come from every pre- clhct in the county to attend the meeting of the democratic executive commitfee, Many of them are satisfied that Captain Johnston will carry Marshall in August. Registration returns show a gain of 233 ovr 1894, with seven precincts yet to hear from. The venerable Browns val icy planter, William R. Copeland, was a prominent figure in the committee Iast Saturday, and gave of his long experience words of wisdom to the younger men present.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-05
The Outlook Is Bright in Dale.

OZarK Star.
 The Star is glad indeed to state to it's many readers that the outlook for demo- cratic success in Dale county grows brighter each day. Numbers of good. honest white men in nearly every beat in the county have enlisted under our banner, and are telling the good news to their misguided brethren who still remain in the fusion camp. It is only a question of a very short while before Dale coun- ty will be solidly democratic.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-05

make contests. Meantime the golden
 wing of the party was hugging the de- fusion that silver was dead. They could not discern any active work of the oppo- sition going on; therefore the free coinage advocates were convinced that they were beaten" g
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-05
To New York and the East,

The Plant system has double daily trains to Savannah, connecting with steamers for Baltimore, Philadelphia, New York, Boston and other eastern points. Reservations made on applica- ton to w. V. Lifsey, Division Passenger Agent, Montgomery. Ala. 5-2S-10t
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-05
A Very Great Effort.

Eufaula Times.
 Captain Johnstons Leeds speech was a very great effort The figures which he gave to prove the decay of populism are likely to furnish a tired disposition to those people who still cling to the false god
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-05
Gain in Rlount.

Registration in Blount county. from re- turns received so far shows gain of 139 over 1894.
 If you decide to take Hoods Sarsapa- rlla do not be induced to buy any other. Buy only Hoods.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-05

The effort of the defeated cuckoos to saddle the entire blame for the Waterloo the gold standard has met in the demo- cratic party on MT. Cleveland is simply inexcusable.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-05
Hon. Jesse F. stailings.

Hon. Jesse F. Stallings will addres his fellow citizens
 At Huntsville, Monday, June 8. At Guntersville, June 10. At Gadsden, June ii. At Blocton, June 1S.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-05

Mckinley reminds one of the Irishman who fell out of third story window and when the bystanders rushed up and in- qured if he was dead replied: Mot dead, but speechless."
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-05

Since the latest returns have been an- nounced denoting the character of the Chicago convention Jefferson and Jack son are taking quiet repose.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-05

If there is no bolt at Chicago there will be nothing left for MT. Cleveland to do but walk up to the polls like an honest man and vote for Major McKinley.-Chi- cago Herald.
 He might go a-fshing or proclaim that he is no longer citizen of these United States. He has been known to give up all claim to citizenship in New York state when a very interesting election was going on in that commonwealth.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-05
Hon William U. Fitta.

Hon. William C.. Fitts will address the citizens of Blount county at Bangor on Wednesday,, Srne 10. s.s
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-05

The Mobile register announces the ap- pointment of Judge Maupin as register in chancery. Col. Joseph Hodgson re- Srnad
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-05

Were an honest man to move into new country and find all the scabs and ig- norant voters and riffraff supporting one ticket for office he would naturally vote the other way, even if he should see an occasional honest man with that crowd.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-05

Ladies accompanied by escorts are ad- mitted to both gate and grand stand at baseball park free of charge at all times.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-05
PUBLIC SPEAKING.
Capt. James Crook.

Capt. James Crook will address the cit izens of Shelby county at Wilsonville on Saturday, June 6.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-05
Covers the Whole Ground.

Covers the Whole Ground. Uniontown Herald.
 It covers the whole ground and leaves not a thread of pop pretentions. He deals the opposition stunning blows, from which they cannot recover.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-05

The cyclone that struck the republican wigwam in St. Louis last week was but a gentle afternoon zephyr as compared to the one that will strike the fusion re- publican party next August in Alabama.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-05

Crocheron, the colored chairman of the other republican Dallas county commit tee, denounces Green Kernega and calls upon the true blue republicans to put out straight ticket and refuse to make any alliance with the populists. How in- teresting it must be for the white popu- lists to see these doughty colored cham pions of Dallas in a great debate as to whether they will accept affiliation with them or not. Would it not be well for them to send populite committee down there and urge the colored brother to stand by the trade made at Montgomery and not repudiate the alliance? The same committee that went to the republican convention in which Bill Stevens was playing an important part in Montgom- cry might be secured.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-05

Don't procrastinate longer. Go right on and register the first thing you do this morning when you get down town.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-05

With Morgan in the senate speaking in eloquent tones for the Cuban insurgents, and Gen. Fitzhugh Lee on the grounds, Spain had best walk the chalk line and desist from any cannibal warfare. The old rebel commanders know by experi- ence what oppression means, even in civ ilized warfare, and their sympathies nat urally reach out for the under dog in the fight.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-05
J0HNST0N'S SPEECH.
A Powerful Blow.

Cuba Banner.
 He dealt the populite-republican party a powerful blow. From now until Au- gust the campaign will be kept up.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-05

Baseball Thursday, Friday and Satur- day, June 4, 5 and 6. Birmingham vs. Columbus
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-05

Unless you register today, you may get busy and forget it tomorrow.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-05

Only two more days to register. Let every democrat do his duty.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-05
BIRMINGHAM STATE HERALD

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 The State Herald will appreciate news from any community. If at a small place where it has no regular correspondent news reports of neighborhood happenings from any friend will be gratefully received. All communications, of whatever charac- ter or length, should be written on only one side of the sheet.
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Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-05

Mr. Carlisle, we, hope, will find conso- lation in the fact that in repudiating the Carlisle of 1896 the unterrified democracy of Kentucky indorsed the Carlisle of 1878.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-05

Go today and get your passport to the ballot box.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-05

Captain Goodwin said at Mount Car mel last fall that he would rather vote for negro for governor than ballot box suffer" Captain Goodwin did vote for Captain Kolb, who was a self-con- fessed ballot box suffer; therefore Cap- tam Goodwin would rather vote for a negro now than Captain Kolb. Captain Goodwyn is progressing rapidly to, if he has not already passed, pr. Moseley in the matter of equal civil and political rights
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-05

Baseball Thursday, Friday and Satur- day. Birmingham vs. Columbus.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-05

Don't neglect to register.
 Don't be a clam, but register.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-05

enjoying the situation just a little be- cause since Alabama acted the chief has been looking a little cool towards him, and now he has several others to share with him the chilly glances of the presi- dent
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-05

The Dallas CTex) News says of the financial question:: "The question is sim ply whether it is not better for us to ad- here to what we have than to fly to ills and dangers that may destroy the coun- try" Pray tell us the difference in be- ing shot to death and buried alive. If destruction is inevitable give us quick death rather than death by a slow fever
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-05

The idea that there will be a bolt in the national convention is rapidly pass ing away. It is an old and true saying that when the people rule the country is safe, and no class of people is quicker to detect the change of public sentiment and strive harder for front seat Tn the band wagon than the politicians.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-05

Green Kernega, the colored chairman of the republican committee of Dallas county in a card says upon fusion "hangs eternal life for the republican party, and without it hangs eternal con- demnation once for all." All who agree with Green and desire "eternal life" for the republican party should vote with him, and we who want to see "eternal condemnation once for alp will vote against it. Every free man has the right to select his bedfellow Those who want to get under the same blanket with Green will vote the fusion ticket.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-05
STATE DEMOCRATIC TICKET

OF AGRICULTURE
 1. F. Culver of Bullock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-26

The treasurer of the defunct wire nail
trust admits that the combination was
killed by competition it couldn't con-
troll but adds this interesting informa-
ton: TT had lived much longer than
it's most sanguine promoters expected,
and as a financial undertaking had
been a pronounced success" Now as
there is no reason to doubt the word
Of Treasurer Parks, it would seem ra-
tional to conclude that trusts may be
formed for the purpose of temporari-
ly raising prices and Cain and then
die a success. There wasn't the slight
est excuse for this trust, now happily
moribund. except that of making the
people pay much more for an article of
common use than it was workman then
when it could do this no longer when it
had disturbed legitimate business, and
driven reputable concerns to the wall
it would go out of business with sew
eral millions in it's pocket and expert
ence to show it's promoters how to re-
peat the swindle another time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-26

While there existed little doubt as to
the views of Chairman Dingley of the
ways and means committee respecting
the futureof the tariff measure bearing
his name. nevertheless the statement at :
tributed to him. which was recently
published in the New York World, will
terest is all the greater because it is
commonly believed that Mr.. McKn-
ley is in sympathy with Mr.. Dingley's
tariff views and that. should not the
latter be invited to the cabinet or
should decline such an honor he will
be called upon to draft the Republi-
can tariff bill which the administra-
ton will desire to have passed, a posi-
ton. by the way. which in Importance
is not second to that of membership in
the cabinet. Accordingly one who
carefully considers this statement by
Chairman Dingley will reasonably
conclude that the bugaboos about Mr.
Mckinley sticking for an excessive
ton in fact. This conservative and
frank utterance of Mr.. Dingley con-
tains nothing that should ALLEVIATE any
sound money Democrat or honest free
silver Republican from participation
in the work of providing the govern
ment with means to pay it's bills, put
an end to the folly of issuing bonds for
running expenses and raise an adequate
revenue in the way a large majority of
the voters intended it to be raised.
Mr.. Dingley expresses the wish that
the Dingley bill may become a law,
simply as an emergency measure, for
which it was intended. He does not
expect. however, that it will be passed.
He points out that the law would be
of advantage, not only in furnishing
the revenue needed but that it's imme-
date passage would serve as a check
to excessive importations in anticipa-
ton OF increased duties. He also en-
phasizes that about which there ought.
to be no doubt that the bill will not,
If passed, satisfy the demands of the
situation and that careful revision of
the tariff will still be necessary. For
one thing the Dingley bill,it will be re-
membered, would not do away with the
advalorem duties under which there has
been opportunity for great fraud, as
was predicted at the time they were
adopted. Mr. Dingley expects an ex-
ira session, realizing as he does the
imperative necessity for more reven-
ne, and expresses confidence that a
Republican protective tariff may then
be formulated and passed through
both branches without undue delay
and also expresses the belief that there