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Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-26
FOR JOHNSTON AND BRYAN.
Here Are Three More Substantial Acces-
 sions to Democracy.


 sions to Democracy.
 Coosa Advocate.
 Travellers Rest, Ala, July IS, 1896. Editor Advocate: We ask space i'll your paper to state briefly our position in reference to the political issues of the day and our course in future. We are fin favor of the free and unlimited coin age .of silver and gold at the ratio Of Is to |, and we are also in favor of honest and fair elections, good government and white supremacy. We abandoned the democratic party in the past, as we thought it necessary to do so in order to obtain financial reform, etc.; we joined inc peoples party when organized and the leaders pledged us that the populist party would be a separate and distinct party Of the people, and through that party we would reform the government. instead of it's steering clear of the old parties and carrying out it's pledges they have joined hands with the republicans. In fact, our party in the county and state both is now completely under the con trol of the republican party, the princi- ples of which are well known to be against the free coinage of silver and party, state and national, has adopted platform of principles which are in ac- cord with ours, and we will now sever our connection with the fusion party, retrace our steps, take up the fight upder the old democratic banner, like many other pop ulists around us are doing, and support Joe Johnston for governor in August and w. J. Bryan tor president.
 REDIRICK RUTLAND.
 J. R. RUTLAND.
 J. A RUTLAND.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-26
GURLEY.
Great Preparation for the Barbecue Next |
 Thursday News.

Great Preparation for the Barbecue Next
 Thursday-General News.
 Gurley, July 25.-(Special.)- and Mrs. E. O. Williamson of Huntsville are in town visiting relatives and friends.
 Rev. I. B. Sargent is at Meridianville this week attending district conference.
 Miss Katie Flynt Is visiting her friend, Miss Myrtle Grayson, in Huntsville.
 Mir. J. c. Branum and family have moved to Gurley from Paint Rock, and will reside here in the future.
 The rock for the foundation of the new Independent Order Odd Fellows build ing Is being placed upon the ground. It will be a two-story brick 25xS0 feet.
 The people are making big prepara- tions for the barbecue here next Thurs grand time anticipated. A joint dis cussion will be arranged, as speakers from each party will be present.
 Friday was the day for the county candidates to be in town. and the ap- pointment not being generally known the crowd was small, but not devoid of enthusiasm Dr. J. F. Hampton, nomi- nee for the legislature, and T. B. Connal- ly, tax assessor made speeches.
 Mrs. T. b. Clark of Stevenson has been the guest of her father, Capt. J. B. Burks, and family this week.
 Rev. John B. Andrews, north Ala bama evangelist, will commence a series of meetings in tent at New Hope, near this place, on August 6, to continue ten days.
 The bucket factory has resumed oper- ations again after being shut down for several weeks
 The State Herald reaches Gurley at the same time that the Chattanooga Times does, and there Is considerable rivalry between them but the State Her. aid Is preferred by most of the people on account of 1t not being bolter and being on the side of the people.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-26
It Is Contemptible.

Russell Register.
 It is really amusing to see men who call themselves democrats, who partici- pated in the democratic primaries, and who have been given office by the demo- cratic party, trying to influence sensible, respectable and high-minded men to vote the populist ticket by telling them that they are going to support the democratic ticket but that the populist ticket Is the one that the other fellow should sup port. If there is any man who really thinks he is a democrat and thinks others regard him as such, and who wishes to be regarded as democrat in the future, he should be careful that he does no act which would aid the populists in the fight for their ticket.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-26
From M. l.. Bowling.

Clintonville, Ala, July 20, 1896.
 Editor Star: In 1892, like many other good democrats. I supported Captain Kolb for governor, and again in 1894 gave him my hearty support, thinking he was democrat, but since the populist party has seen fit to fuse with the repub- licans and Goodwyn's vote to seat the negro in place of a white man, shall follow them no longer, but shall vote the democratic ticket from governor to constable. I do not think that any white man who will lay aside his prejudices, listen to reason and desires white su- premacy can do otherwise. My advice to all patriots is to quit any party that has to exist by appealing to the passions and prejudices of it's followers, for all such shall shortly be doomed.
 w. l.. BOWLING.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-26

antly spent and in the evening we ex- changed company. Tom found one whose company was more agreeable, and we were only too glad to yield to the beat ing emotions of the young mans heart. Seated in a hack with the chief justice, four ladies and two boys, we felt that happy exchange had been made. Sweet vocal and instrumental music filled im- mensity, and as 1t went out to greet the rifted clouds our souls were carried up to the very gates of the New Jerusalem.
 The North Alabamian undertakes to settle contention between brothers
 Our friends Hector and Charley Lane differ widely as to whether or not their, grandfather was an Indian chief, the former maintaining that he was and the latter denying it and claiming that his ancestor was a Scotch Irishman. To an outsider Hector has the better of the con- troversy. The Scotch-Irish are a stub born, self-willed race, who transmit fixed opinions and strong political and reli- gious principles to their posterity. Un- less Charley is lusus naturae, he has no Scotch-Irish in his makeup.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-26

manage elections in the interest of friends, as all who vote must know how to fix their own tickets. Let this matter receive due consideration that it may be determined what is the best.
 T have talked to number of intelli- gent men on this subject, and they all say they are for move in this direction, Now, friends, do not mistake me for an office-hunter, for I am persuaded that you know if I wanted an office I would never take the position herein take and risk the chances. But I write it with the hope that it may help to start the ball in motion and that some good may be done."
 MT. B. P. Chapman acknowledged at Berry's Chapel on June 27, 1896, that he wrote the above, and said he still in- dorsed it. He further stated that if he had the power he would enforce its pro- visions. Those who vote for him will be helping to give him the power.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-26
From Jere Pate.

Wicksburg, Ala, July 16, 1896.
 Editor Star: I desire to say that I have reached the conclusion after a careful study of the situation that vote for the fusion ticket headed by Goodwin is a republican vote and his election in Ala bama would virtually be a triumph for Mckinley and the gold standard. As I am an ardent free silver man, I shall vote and work for the election of Captain Johnston in August and Bryan in Mo- vember. It is very important that every man who believes in white supremacy and free coinage of silver should line himself up with the democratic party Very truly, JERE PATE.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-26
Blessing of Democratic Rule.

Wetumpka Democrat.
 Under democratic administrations for the past twenty years the people of this state have enjoyed peace and prosperity, and have constantly bettered their con- dition. If you go into the country you see more fat mules and horses, more hogs and good crops, more new buggies and wagons than we ever saw since the war. The people are really prosperous, and ought to be contented and happy. They wear nice clothes, and the girls in the country dress as stylishly as they do in the cities. Go to one of the big gatherings on church days in the coun- try and you will see with your own eyes. Peace and prosperity have been the re- suits of democratic administration of the state and nation, and it ought from ev- cry consideration to be continued.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-26
Plea in Confession and Avoidance.

Edwardsville Standard-News.
 The following, in substance, is a part of the speech delivered by MT. John Kitchens at Oak Level on Wednesday, July 15:
 Fellow Citizens: It has been said that fraud was perpetrated in our mass meet ing held on May IS, over which had the honor to preside. Some accuse the dem ocrats of doing it, but am not here to say that the democrats did the stuffing. However, our committee was called to- gether and on investigation we found that so much fraud had been committed that we had to call another convention and put out new men,"
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-26
THE TIDE TURNED.
The Speeches of Hubbard and Johnston Had
 Great Effect in Cullman.

The Speeches of Hubbard and Johnston Had
 Great Effect in Cullman.
 Cullman, July Special)-Cullman county heretofore has had 300 or 400 ma jority of populites, but the speech of Hib- bard on the 18th was a magnificent one and was made to large crowd, ma jority of whom were populites and had assembled to hear Cyclone" Davis, and the speech of Captain Johnston on yes- terday appears to have turned the tide in this county in favor of the demo- crats. It is believed now by leading mem in, our county that Cullman will give a majority for the whole democratic ticket. The democrats and all the populites ex- cept few leaders are enthusiastic for Bryan.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-26
No Democrat Will Scratch.

ITOy
 Every democrat owes his vote to the democratic nominees. We have heard that certain populist candidate states that he is going to vote the entire demo- cratic ticket, excepting, of course, him. deceive or not, and whether any popu- list candidate votes part of or the en- tire democratic ticket or not, does not relieve any democrat from his party obli- gatfons-from the duty he owes his party ticket-and should have no effect what ever upon him. If you are a democrat you will vote your party ticket.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-26
The Dark Lantern Crowd.

DaUeV1IIe HerHIU.
 The dark lantern, midnight oath-bound crowd of Ta1lapoosa are dying hard.
 They have two or more places of ren- dezvous in every beat where they meet two or three nights in each week to plot against democracy and the cause of white supremacy. How any man with a spark of democracy in his soul could sup port such ticket is mystery to us.
 Their principles won't bear the light of day thrown upon them. But what are their principles? Have they any? Yes; opposition to democracy.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-26
The Old Guard Is Left.

Rrewton Standard Gauge.
 The big dailies that have heretofore swayed public opinion in Alabama are ereither neutral or have gone over to the enemy, just because they have been woe fully whipped in a square-out fight. What will we do? We have the State Herald left-undoubtedly the finest paper in the state; it, with such of the country week. lies as have proven true, must make the fight in Alabama.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-26
A Losing Game.

Edwardsville Standard-News.
 MT. Goodwin may capture few negro votes by his attempted explanation of his vote for the negro Murray by say ing he did not vote for the negro, but for principle, but white men of Alabama are not very apt to be deceived by any such stuff. The fact Is, the people of Ala- bama have vivid recollection of repub- lican and negro rule in this state in former years and are not ready just yet to repeat the experiment
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-26
w. R. Ragan Speaks.
 A rioSfa Ala. JulV IT

Ariosta, Ala, July IT, 18gB. Editor Star: For four years past have been voting with the populist par ty, but cannot do so again. They have fused with the republicans and l most positively refuse to be delivered into the republican party. shall vote the entire ticket headed by Captain Johnston and ask all of my former populist friends to do as I have done.
 W. R. RAGAN.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-26
Must Hold Noses While Voting.

Pine Belt News. F
 Few Confederate veterans, when they come to think seriously about the mat ter, can support Goodwin without hold ing their noses. He It was who voted to oust hero of the lost cause, honestly elected, and give the seat in congress to . son of Ham. White people of Ala bama will, in consequence rally to the Johnston standard and elect him by a
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-26

rousing majority. The people are the jury, and they have decided that Good wyn will never be governor by the aid of their votes.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-26
He Deserves All Praise.

Anniston Hot Blast
 Hon. John B. Knox is being congrat- ulated on all sides for the excellent man. ner in which he is conducting the present campaign.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-26

Music at East Lake for dances five nights a week by Montano's string band.
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Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-26
AND STILL THEY COMB.

Men Who Refuse to Be Delivered Into the
 Republican Camp. Fusion. that negro vote and the gold
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-26

lOc round trip on Bessemer and Birmingham Railroad every Sunday.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-26

Another large quantity of sample shoes at CHAMBLEE BROS. 6-5-1m
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-26

standard continue to make democrats. The last issue of the Ozark Star has the following cards:
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-26
THERE IS ROOM FOR MORE Open Wide the Ranks and Let
 Elm File In. SOME NOTABLE ACCESSlONS Good Men and True Who See in Johnston and Democracy the Preservation of Ala
 bama-Campaign News.

The week ends with the campaign in a most satisfactory condition. All over Alabama democratic orators have uplift- ed their voices for Johnston and good government, and the effect of their elo- ouence is perceptible in every quarter The campaign committee has been work ing double tides, and the organization of the forces in the field is, if possible, more compact and better directed than at any time in the history of the campaign. Ev- anywhere democrats have put aside per sonal preferences and prejudices and are working for common end-the anni- hilation of the enemy on August 3.
 On the other hand, there are many 1n- dications that the organization of the op- position Is disintegrating. The columns of the country press during the week have been filled with letters from former populsts and Jeffersonians to the effect that they do not intend to go further on the road which leads into the republican camp. Some of these communications the State Herald has already published; others it publishes today, and there IS sound reason and powerful appeal in ev- cry line written by these honest men.
 So we may take heart of grace today for the final assault which moves for- ward tomorrow.
 The foll0W1ng letter speaks lol itoSa.
 Hartselle, July 22 1896. Mr. Arthur L. Brown, Chairman Demo ocratic Campaign Committee, Hart selle, Ala
 Dear Sir: have been with the popu- lists for several years, but now since there have been incorporated in the plat form of the democratic party as framed at Chicago, all of those principles and doctrines which characterized it in the days of Jackson and Jefferson, l cannot see. any good reason for any one who ever believed in the doctrines of the dem ocratic party longer remaining from the active support of the party and it's ban ner bearers. Having at heart the best interest of our state and my fellow citi- zens, I cannot do anything but give my unqualified support to the democratic party, without doing violence to my best Judgment. The platform announced by the national convention of the democrat ic party is good enough for all men, and the national ticket is all that could be desired as is also our state and county ticket My lot is with the party for all time to come and I shall use whatever influence I may have in behalf of the national, state and county democratic ticket Yours very truly,
 M. V. PARKER.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-26

If you have run down system, build 1t up and gain new life with Hoods Sar- saparila.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-26
Go to East Lake tonight. See the pavilion studded with 1000 incandescent lights.
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Brass fire sets--Mayberry & Watson.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-26

MT. John Cooke, one of Hale's most progressive farmers. says he expects to bring two or three bales of new cotton to that market next week.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-26

Just now the stations along the rail- ways in Alabama are odoriferous with negro excursonists. Odoriferous Is the only word to express it.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-26

Screen doors-Mayberry 6 Watson.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-26
PASTEPOT PERSlFLAGE.

The West Alabama Breeze should re- member that candidates are as liable to mistakes as the rest of mortality:
 Which one of the candidates treated O couple of negroes to cream at Hughes and afterwards discovered they had not registered? They say his name begins with G.
 The heart knoweth it's own bitterness, and the candidate hath his sorrows Running for office is not the best means of acquiring faith in humanity.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1896-02-23
Masonic Grand Lodge .

The grand lodge of Ancient, Free
and Accepted Masons convened in
Jackson last Thursday morning in
its 18th annual communication with
nearly 400 delegates present. Grand
Master James T. Harrison delivered
his annual address, which was APP
portioned to appropriate committees.
All the necessary committees were
appointed, and the lodge
proceeded to transact business.
The grand secretary made his an
nual report, after which the lodge
proceeded to the election of grand
officers for the ensuing year, which
resulted as follows: J. F. McCool,
grand master; John S. Cobb, senior
grand warden; James H. Duke, iu-
l1ior grand warden; Rev. w. W.
Herself, grand chaplain; Thomas B.
Franklin, grand treasurer; J. L.
Power, grand secretary; Henry
Strauss, grand tyler.
The grand lodge adjourned Friday
evening to meet again next year al
Biloxi.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1896-02-23
Bar Meetlng

At a meeting Of the Columbus
bar, held at the office Of S. M. g.
w. G. Meek, on Thursday, Febru-
airy 20, 1896, the following proceed
ings were had.
The object of the meeting was
to take appropriate action on the
death of their late brother, Hon. E.
B. Kirksey. Col. S. M. Meek
moved that Judge Orr take the chair,
whereupon he was unanimously
elected chairman. Mr.. w. C. Meek
was elected secretary. Col. Meek
moved the appointment of COM
mittee of three, of whom Col. Viii
liam Baldwin as chairman, should
draft suitable resolutions on the
death of Hon. E. B. Kirksey, a
member of our bar, and present the
same to the next term of the chan
Gerry and circuit courts, respectively,
and to be placed on the minutes u
said courts as a memorial to oV
late brother. Col. William Baldwin
Col. S. M. Meek and Mr.. L. D
Landrum were elected as such COM
mittee. It was also resolved that
the bar and all the court officials at
tend Brother Kirksey's burial in a
body; whereupon the meeting adj
| journed and marched to the Metho-
dist church in a body.
J. A. ORR, Chairman.
w. G. MEEK, Secretary.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1896-02-23

Funeral Of Mayor Al. Mcdowell. b
The remains Of Capt. A. j. Nc
Dowen were laid to rest in Friend
ship cemetery on Friday last by the
I. o. o. F., Of which Organization
be had long been an active and use
ful member. The funeral services
were conducted by the Rev. Dr..
Standefer at the Methodist church.
After services at the church a pro-
cession was formed headed by a
military escort, the Columbus Rifle
men, under Capt. Z. S. Donnell, and
the Queen City Guards, under Lieut..
9. M. Foote. Capt. Donnell, senior
captain, had charge Of the battalion
Of military. The Odd Fellows, the
Knights Of Pythias, the members Of
the fire companies, the city officials
and a large concourse lof sorrowing
friends joined in the procession to
/ the cemetery. The large attendance
of citizens Of all classes at the
church and at the grave attested
deeply and in more potent terms
than words can express the univer-
sal esteem in which Capt. Mellow
ell was held by our people. The ].
I. and c., and the public school
were closed, and between six and
eight hundred students with theg
teachers marched to the church
attended the service there.
Capt. Mcdowell was for severk
years captain Of the Columbus RI
flemen, and as a soldier and drill
officer was held in high esteem by
our military men. When the SER
vices were over at the grave and the
earth closed over him, and the mute
mound made beautiful with garlands
of flowers, the battalion Of the End
regiment fired over the grave the
usual military salute.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1896-02-23
Governors Appointments.

Gov. McLaurin on the Goth inst.
sent the following names to the
senate for confirmation: Trustees
of the Deaf and Dumb Institute :
Judge S. S. Calhoon, Capt. T. A,
Neville, Rev. John Hunter, Col
H. M. Taylor, Capt. r. L. Saunders.
Trustees Industrial Institute and
College: Hon. F. A. Critz, of Clay
Hon. T. B. Franklin, Of Lowndes.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1896-02-23

In a single western county, and a
sma IL county at that, as we happen
to know. a sale of blooded swine
attI acted such an army of buyers
tina t the forty-hve animals cold
bro ught an average of about S93 per
heSld. One fine SOW was sold for
the, prodigious sum of sos. These
ar p not fancy prices, but such as
are given by men who know that
fir. Ntock are worth the money as
Observation-Disclosures Com
m'eicial-H Herald.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1896-02-23

A BILL has been introduced in the
Mississippi Legislature adding
creameries to the list of enterprises
exempt from taxation for ten years.
It ought to pass. If so, it win re-
suit favorably to the enlargement Of
the dairy interest in the State. Mis-
sissipipi ought to build a hundred
creameries within the next eight or
ten years, perhaps more. Every
encouragement ought to be given
the dliry interests of the state, as
the greater its development, the
more prosperity for our people at
large. In 1894, Minnesota is said
to have built so creameries. Surely
then Mississippi ought to build 100
in ten years.-So. Farm Gazette.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1896-02-23

OUR state legislature, with very
i tile to do, seems over-powered
and unable to accomplish anything.
There is in both sides Of the house,
sl conspicuous absence Of leadership
and craftsmanship. If there were a
man in the senate or house possess
sed Of ability as a leader or power
as a statesman, he would have a
brilliant opportunity to arise and
shine.