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Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-21
A NOTE OF WARNING
Sounded by an Original PopuIist to His Breth- rem Beware of the Day of Negro
 Domination.
Randall, July IS, 1896.

Randall, July 1S, lS96. To the State Herald:
 If you will allow I as a populist de- sire to speak few words of warning to my populist friends through your col umns.
 The gubernatorial election is near and it behooves every conscientious man to vote for the best interest of himself, his family and his country. l joined the pop ulist party heart and soul when it was but a few weeks old and have been a loyal subject ever since and expect to advocate it's principles so long as l live, but since the Montgomery convention put on two rank republicans, the old enc mics of democracy (and l think ours the only democracy, it seems hard to swal- low them.
 Last, but not least of evils, onr standard bearer with all his preaching of white mans party and general reform, and without the company of a single populist col league, votes to seat a negro over white man for the exalted place of congress- man. Fellow populists, is this a kind Of reform? It can result in nothing but danger to our children.
 The fact that Cleveland appointed . negro or two to prominent positions ano that other democrats voted for then does not, in my view, justify MT. Good tion simply because it is the function o1 our party to reform these evils.
 In view of these facts l shall on tho first Monday in August cast my vote fol Captain Johnston. Respectfully,
 c D. SIMPSON.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-21
The campaign is on in earnest.

The campaign is on in earnest
 And democrats in every portion Of the state are doing their duty nobly.
 One does not have to read between the lines of the news below to realize that there is an enthusiastic and united party in Alabama, party full of fight and not blinded by over-confidence to the gray ity of the contest.
 Here are some striking facts contained in the special correspondence which fol- lows:
 At Talladega Springs nearly 6000 peo- ple heard Senator Pugh Colonel Bulger and Hon. Cecil Browne. The proportion of populites was considerable.
 At Gurnee populites helped to form Johnston club. In the vicinity leading members of that party are daily coming into the camp of democracy.
 MT. c. D. Simpson of Randall who has been a populite almost since the foundation of the party, and who is still a populite, writes an open letter warning his fellow partisans of the danger of yot- ing for Goodwin and fusion. He says he cannot reconcile himself to voting for fusion or for a man who will seat negro in place of white man.
 Hon. Philander Morgan makes 1t as plain as the English language can ex- press that he will support both Bryan and Johnston
 And so it goes. The rallying cry or white supremacy is massing the demo- cratic forces in solid lines of battle.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-21

,)-We had great demo- cratic rally here today.z The most con- servative estimate put the crowd at 5000. They came from Talladega, Coosa and Shelby. The barbecue was grand sue- cess. The committee in charge Of the management deserve the thanks of every one present. The speeches were made by Senator Pngh, Hon. Tom Bulger and Hon. Cecil Browne.
 At 10 o'clock MT. James Sandford, In a few well chosen remarks, introduced Senator Pugh, who made one of his great speeches. Senator Pugh is in fine cond1- ton, and is doing good work for the party. He is making votes wherever ne goes
 At ii o'clock Colonel sBulger was intro duced to the audience as the most enter taining stump speaker in. the state. For two hours Colonel Bulger held the per feet attention of this vast crowd. Ills argument for democratic supremacy was strong and convincing throughout,
 When Colonel Bulger concluded ms speech dinner was announced, and there was plenty for all.
 After dinner Colonel Browne made one of the finest speeches your correspondent ever heard.
 Messrs. Browne and Sandford will rep resent Tal1adega in the next legislature.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-21
s'Veritas" Tells Untruths.
 Evergreen, July IS, 1S96.

To the State, Herald.
 The communication appearing Tn the Peoples Tribune of the 9th instant from this place signed "Veritas" contains some gross misrepresentations of facts. "Veritas,'' in giving democratic default CTS" In this and adjoining counties, says Conecuh has had @ dcfaulting treasurer and postmaster. This. is untrue, ana "Veritas' knew 1t when he wrote it. He further says that Monroe county had defaulting treasurer. This Is true but he was not a democrat. He was elected on the alliance ticket, is populist now and brother to the republican, popuIlst nominee for representative in Conecun county. If "Veritas" falls as far short of telling the truth about the officers or other counties as he does in these two, his article is made up of willful misrep- resentations.
 "Veritas" says in this same article that Captain Johnston said in his sppech here that al man who had to have help to pre- pare his ballot had no right to vote A large number of responsible citizens who heard his speech denounce the statement as untrue. Captain Johnston never said it. Neither did he insinuate 1t. The au- thor of the article in question was not present to hear Captain Johnston speech. He was absent from the city.
 DEMOCRAT.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-21
AT GURNER.
Populists Help to Form Johnston Club.
 More Come Over.

Populists Help to Form Q Johnston Club.
 More Come Over.
 Gurnee, July 18.-(Special Correspond e.)-There was Johnston club formed here on last night with twenty five members. Almost all the populists have joined in with us, and are doing all they can for the democratic state and county ticket. It is a perfect landslide. The white people here in this county are not going to vote for man who will vote for a negro in preference to an old Con- federate soldier as Goodwin did. Some of Goodwyns supporters are going around commenting him for voting for the negro, saying that he did right. The white people of this country know tnat Elliott was elected honestly and the more these advocates commend Good wyn for his course the more good they do the democratic party.
 One of the best men in our county mas been for long time in the populist par ty doing all he could for it. He told the writer few days ago that he was back at home again in the old democratic party, and was going to do all he could to elect the whole ticket. He says he was led off by officeseekers, and he Is not going to be fooled again; that the demo- cratic principles are right, and 1t Is the white mans party. They come over every day, and they are the best of their party. They have influence, and will bring others with them.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-21
AT BANGOR.
Bryan Club Formed-Great Work tor the
 State Ticket.

Bryan Club Formed-Great Work for the
 State Ticket
 Bangor, July 20-(Special.) 1.-The demo- crats of this precinct met Saturday even ing and established a Bryan club. All could not get here because 1t was not well known, but about fifty came, and we had regular old experience meet ing, and all became happy with the good old democratic religion. Committees on transportation, to see that every demo- cratic voter in the precinct is gotten to the polls the first Monday in August, and to see that all democratic voters thor oughly know who are the democratic voters both state and county, were ap- pointed. A speech was made to the meeting by Mr. w. c. Darden the leader of the former Clarke faction here, in which he announced his firm allegiance to the democratic nominees from Bryan down. The gold democrats here are for the nominees to a man.
 Democracy is rapidly gaining in Blount, and you may now place our grand old county once more in the demo- cratic column.
 The populists are working hard in this county, even to meeting the negroes in secret conference at midnight, as their leaders did in Montgomery, but they are doomed.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-21
FROM BALCUM.
Great Gains in Stronghold of the Pop
 ufites.

Great Gains in a Stronghold of the Pop
 u1ites.
 Balkum, July 18.-(Special Correspond ence.) .)-The democratic voters of this sec tion are more hopeful of electing their ticketsthan at any time since 1890.
 Captain Johnston had very large and enthusiastic audience to hear him at Dothan last week, and many changes have been made in favor of democracy since Governor Oates and Captain John ston have come among us and talked with us.
 The workers were never more zealous in any campaign and no stone will be left unturned by the first Monday in August. Beat 16 0he writer's home) voted only seventeen for Governor Jones in 1892. In 1894 Governor Oates received forty-three. This year we confidently expect seventy five for the ticket headed by Capt. Joseph F. Johnston, which we claim to be good gains in one of the strongholds of popu- lism.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-21

Weber, the clarlonet king, and his matchless brass and reed band and orchestra will delight the public at East Lake every Sunday. Prof. Weber will play one or more of his entrancing solos in conjunc- tion with band and orchestra. Turn out and hear Weber. Concert begins at 3 o'clock.
 4-28-tf s-a.tl Z. J.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-21
EAST LAKE. Boating, bathing and fishing at East Lake. 4-26-F
Cheap Rates to Texas.

On July 21 the Louisville and Nashville Railroad company will sell round trip tickets from Birmingham and Montgom- cry to all points In Texas, Arkansas and the Indian territory at one fare plus $2 for the round trip. Tickets good to res turn at any time with twenty-one days from date of sale.
 Please bear in mind before purchasing tickets via any other line that the Louis vile and Nashville Railroad company af- lords admira ble passenger service to all western points; double daily trains in both directions, with close connections at terminals.
 For any information on the subject ad- dress or call on R. F. BEASLEY, Passenger Agent Louisville and Nash
 vile Railroad Company, Birmingham,
 Ala 7-14-tl21
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-21
AT OPELIKA.

Atkinson and Crook Speak on the 25th-Col-
 onel Slaughter Withdraws.
 Opelika, July 20.-(Special)-Hon w. Y. Atkinson, governor of Georgia, and Hon. James Crook of Alabama will ad- dress the people of Opelika on July 25 in the interest of democracy. A large crowd is expected
 Col A. H. Slaughter, the independent candidate for sheriff, has withdrawn from the race, and the contest now lies between the democratic and populist nominees
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-21
It Was Harmless.

Montgomery, July Especial. .)-The bolting goldbug alleged democratic pro test meeting held here Saturday night has made no serious inroad on the party in this city, and it is generally conceded now that a large number of those active ly engaged in the proceedings of that meeting will be very sorry that they spoke before many months have passed.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-21
BASEBALL,

The Philhedonians and Go. lonials are to play a game ot ball for the benefit of the Young Ladies' Auxiliary of the Mercy Home Tuesday, the 2lst, at the West End Ball park. Everybody should come to help along this kind of charity. 7-I7-td
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-21
THE CAMPAIGN.

great good not only in our own county, but in adjoining counties.
 Goodwin spoke at Sylacauga a few days previous to a crowd of 10OO This shows that the people of this section Of the state are democrats, and intend to re- main democrats.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-21
HON. PHI1ANpHR MORGAN
Again States His Position With Reference
 to National and State Tickets.

to National and State Tickets.
 Easonville. Ala, July IS, 1896. To the State Herald:
 An editorial in your issue of this date on the political position I occupy needs revision in this, that I am a populist supporting Bryan for the innate virtue in the man and the platform, and sup port the Johnston ticket only because I would not lend my aid to the danger that threatens the national democratic ticket in Alabama. Respectfully,
 PHILANDER MORGAN.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-21
AT OHATCHEE.
Captain Crook Addressed Large Audienc,
 of Democrats and Populists.

Captain Crook Addressed Large Audience
 of Democrats and Populists.
 Ohatchee, July 1S.-(Special Corre- ce.)-Yesterday was field day in Ohatchee and western Calhoun. Capt. James Crook, by appointment, addressed a large and appreciative audience. com posed of democrats and populites, in a speech of two and a half hours length. in which he left no plank for Goodwin and his fusion trick to stand on. His speech was like the old-tlme bugle blast of democracy calling the faithful to ac- ton, and your correspondent hazards nothing in saying that at the conclu- sion of his speech all went away resolved to stand by democracy and Joseph F. Johnston.
 Another Account.
 Tall lod I,.lI olal
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-21

Legislative Contest in Montgomery.
 Montgomery, July 20.-(Special.)- There is some talk here about an effort on the part of the gold men to defeat the two silver candidates for the legislature on the county ticket. The republican committee has put ticket in the field for the legislature, which bears the names of Charles w. Buckley the predecessor of Maj. w. w. Screws In the Montgom- cry postoffice, and Thomas J. Scott, for merly receiver of public moneys in this city. The hope Is that the dissatisfied democrats will scratch the two silver men on the democratic ticket and vote for Buckley and Scott. There is no hope, however, that this scheme will work, as the democrats here are on the lookout, and they will see that none of the votes are being thrown to the republican dunn mics. .
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-21

A specialist treats only a special or par ticular class of diseases. have the distinc- oa of bsof the n in the yate Diseases to devote my whole time to This daily contact for year after year with such troubles gives experience. Experience in the city of Birmingham August 3. 1887. for the exclusive cure of Private Diseases Privacy Is 9 one sso of its special features It is sarily sees another.s People who have social relations to sons sIstain this The dislike to consult their family. physician through feelings of delicacy. To them offer a safe, sure cure and perfect privacy.
 SYPHILIS.
 Many physicians claim that this disease cated from the system. am willing to con- tract with any responsible person on the
 GONORRHGA.
 If you have Gonorrhoea, Gleet, Lucor- nary nary treatment, come or write to me.
 URETHRALr STRUCTURE Gured on the same terms The treatment IS painless. I perform all manner of surgi- cal tbs psrtIaihng to ny spessaty cause no pain. This is boon to the af- fficted.
 
 Private Diseases, such as Bad Blood, Skin Bladder and Womb Troubles, Ulcers. Pim- which quickly get well when the cause is sf f wish to call special attention to my the effects of Early imprudence, Errors of Youth, Loss of Vitality. Loss of Manhood. Ss yoa ese sSeuS Ss srS Ss a of HSy anS 5 oSSSSpyi9{b S5 positions else their brain power tQs it's fullest capac- in a majority of cases I can cure my pa- tients by man treatment can furnish medicines from my Dispensary or, as I am a Regular Licensed Physician, can write them prescriptions. f they prefer they can have them prepared by their home drug gist. &8 ss..s 3s me your trouble. My book on Private Dis cases and proper question lists will be sent on application. Al.- --l-.. ...-
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-21

Electric lights do not smoke walls.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-21

Illuminate your homes with electric lights. 7-9-l2t
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-21

GANcER !; i;s's $: ,!:; ;al S: ! ;;;' ;i;' !
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-21
EAST LAKE. Boating, bathing and fishing at East Lake. 4-2S-f
Legislative Contest in Montgomery.

Another large quantity of sample shoes at CHAMBLEE BROS. 6-5-1m
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-21

Another Account. Talladega Springs, July 1S.-(Speclal
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-21
When Baby was sick, we gave her ccstoria. When she was Child, she cried for Castoria. When she became Miss, she chung to Castoria. When she had Children, she gave them Castoria.

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Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-21
BUY CORONA COAL. John K. Warren, Manager
 Telephone 1920.

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Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-01-01
WAS IT MURDER?
Suspicious Circumstances in Connection
with the Sistersviile Tragedy.

Suspicious circumstances in Connection
with the Sistersville Tragedy.
The Leader of Monday morning con-
tanned an account of tragedy at Sis
tersville, in which Frank Rodgers was
supposed to have attempted the life OF
a fallen woman named Alice McClel-
land and then shot himself through
the heart. The Coroner's inquest de-
veloped some facts justifying the sus-
picion that Rodgers and probably the
girl were victims of foul play. An in
mate of a boat lying near the one on
which the tragedy occurred was heard
coaching witness to make it out
that Rodgers shot her." On the day of
the inquest it was learned that Rodgers
had known the girl but 15 hours, maxi
ing it improbable that he should shoot
her because of love or her refusal to
marry him, especially so as he knew
her bad character.
Further, Rodgers was shot twice in
the left breast, one of the bullets pass
ing through his heart and the other
striking rib. Physicians say that
the infliction of either wound would
have disab bled aim so that he could not
have fred the second shot. Both bull
lets passed into his body on the left
side directly from the front Rodgers
is known to have been a left handed
man and consequently must have as
sumed very unusual, not to say i'm
probable posture to have fred the shots
himself.
The case will be sifted to the bottom
and the body may be eXhumed for
further examination.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-01-01
THE ART WORLD.

The great-grandson OF Robert Burns,
the poet, is living in poverty in Edin-
burg.
Cheret is giving Paris u free open
air exhibition of his posters, 100 OF
which are shown on the boards that
temporarily inclose the corner of Rue
Taibout and the Boulevard des Ital-
lens.
Meissonier's widow has presented to
the Luxembourg gallery five bronze stat
uettes, the work of the artist. They
represent two men on horseback, q
dancing woman chained to block, and
two caryatides.
In the Daru staircase in the Louvre,
where the Samothracian Victory
stands, the mosaic of the cupola has
just been finished. 1t represents in
four great figures on gold ground the
four ages of ancient art, Egyptian, As
syrian, Greek and Latin, and on four
nedallions portraits of great artists.
A Schleswig-Holstein art union,
which is trying to raise the money to
buy Sulzmann's painting, THE Strik-
ing of the Flags of the Danish War
ships, Christian VIII. and Gefon, in the
Eckerntiord, in 1S49," asserts that En-
peror William not only made notes for
the picture, but painted in parts with
his own hand.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-01-01
Barlow.

The G.. A. r. oyster supper Christmas
Eve was largely attended. Everyone
seemed to enjoy themselves. Mr.. Far
low made a very interesting speech.
L. c. Beach rendered the piece entitled
"Shamis O'Brien."
Mr.. James Ormiston and wife, of H.
linois, spent week with Mr.. Ormis-
toms aged mother. There will be a re-
union of the Ormiston family held at
the home of Mrs. Lucinda Ormiston on
New Years Day. Aunt Lucinda is in
her SD year.
Buell. Ball and family have returned
from Tingley, Iowa, to Vincent, where
they will make their home hereafter.
The Barlow schools will begin in full
force Monday, after two weeks vaca-
tion.
Dustin McGrew spent the Holidays
in Barlow.
The Christmas entertainment at the
Presbyterian Church, as usual, was an
enjoyable affair. Among the best was
the motion song, "Rock-a-bye Baby"
rendered by the little girls. The house
house was entirely taken down by six
year-old little Willie Graham, with the
piece entitled, Tale. of a Naughty
Boy"
Mr.. Lew Jones is on the sick list
with very little hope of his recovery.
Bert Seely has had a relapse of the
mumps, and was quite seriously ill'but
is improving again.
Rev. j. D. Bailey, of Lane Seminary,
spent the Holidays in Barlow with his
many friends.
Quite n number of teams from Mari
eta came out Saturday after the cas-
ing from Gilbert Smiths oil well which
has been abandoned.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-01-01
Hero or Thief.
"A TRUE STORY.

A certain we'll known doctor from a
town not far from Chicago was visit
ing the city with his wife They were
stopping at the Auditorium and one
evening as the doctors wife was a
trihe indisposed, the doctor went off
alone to the theatre. While in the car
on his way back he noticed opposite
him very fine looking gentleman,
who looked like foreigner. When
the doctor got off the car at Wabash
ave-, the fine looking man got off with
him and stumbling on the step caught
hold of the doctor to keep from falling.
He apologized profusely and walked up
Wabash Ave. A moment later as the
doctor felt in his pocket he discovered
that his watch was gone. He immed4
lately thought OF the stranger and havs
ing his revolver in his pocket he START
ed in pursuit and overtaking the man
he polsed the revolver in his face and
said, "Give up that watch" The
stranger shelled out the watch with
great alacrity and the doctor went
back to his hotel feeling like great
hero.
He found his wife sitting up and told
her how near he had come to losing
his watch and how he had recovered
it. She broke in with, "Why my dear,
there is your watch on the dresser"
He looked and there it was. He took
the watch from his pocket and found
it to be a most beautifully inlaid time
piece, evidently very costly.
He had evidently robbed an innocent
stranger and instead of being hero
he felt himself common thug.
The doctor ADVERTISED the watch in
all the city papers, but the stranger
never appeard to claim it, evidently he
went home thinking he had experienc-
ed only regular feature of visit to
Chicago.
The doctor still has the watch but
takes no pleasure out of it, and when
anyone asks him the time of day he
takes it as personal insult
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-01-01
A MUSICAL MELANGE.

Tito Mattel, the song writer, who be-
came bankrupt five years ago, has just
obtained his discharge in bankruptcy
in London.
la Traviata" has been revived at
Paris for Nine. Saville, of the Opera
Comique, who is the first singer that
has dared to sing Violetta there after
Patti. The audience was very enthusi-
astic.
Verdi has gone to Milan to inspect
the retreat for aged musicians which
is being erected at his expense near the
Porta Magenta. 1t will cost 100000.
The architect is Camille Boito, brother
of the poet and composer.
Ole Bull Is to have a statue at Bergen, |,
his native town, $4,000 having been
subscribed for the purpose, part of it in
the United States. At Christiania King
Harald Hardraade, the last of the Vik-
ings, who was killed at Stanford bridge
fighting against the English Harold,
is also to have a statue.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-01-01
An Evening Opera.

The Michigan press were lavish in
their praises of the Gilbert Comic Opera
Company that toured the state in Oct
ober. Manistee was one of the favored
towns on the route and the presenta-
tion of Mascot Up to Date" was met
with enthusiasm by our amusement
lovers. We see too little Of comic opera
in this northern country and the pa
irons of the opera house will be de-
pany will appear in the city at the
Auditorium Jan. 1st All of the old
favorites are with the company, Bert
St. John, Hal Stevens and Georgia
Tomplsins. -Manistee Daily News.