Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-25
THE LATEST ALABAMA NEWS Johnston Men Are Boiling Over
 With Enthusiasm. WILL CARRY MONTGOMERY Ii Is the General Belief That the Executive Committes s Action Stunned the Pops
 and Republicans.
CARRY MONTG0ME FRY

action of the executive committees of the populst and republican parties in de- clining to attempt to effect the fusion ot the voters of these two parties until af- ter the conventions in this city on April 28 is regarded here as the best of evil dence that the democratic committee acted wisely in opening it's primaries to recruits. It was evident from the pro- ceedings of the two conventions held in Birmingham yesterday that many, very many, populists were opposed to fusion, because they were not prepared to SUD- port and vote for a goldbug republican like David D. Shelby for governor, and this is what they will have to do if they vote at all-unless they vote the demo- cratic ticket. It is acknowledged that the populists are practically all for free silver, and, having been cordially in- vited to return to house of their fathers, it is but natural that they, or large DOT tion of them, would support democratic ticket headed by free silver nominee for governor rather than republican ticket headed by a goldbug republican. It is believed here that the manipulators of the two committees at Birmingham yesterday realized this fact and referred the fusion question to the state conVen- tions of the parties, which will assemble here on April 28, two weeks after the IL that, by false promises and pretences, the free silver populists can be kept blndfolded as to the inevitable fact that they will be called on In the election tC vote for a republican for governor. It Is therefore believed to be the desire or the opposition to keep their plans for fu- sion concealed until after the democratic primaries, with the hope that if the dem ocrats nominate a goldbug their rank and file will have no excuse for voting for him in the general election rather than for the republican. This is the way the boys down here figure it.
 Montgomery Will Fall Into Line.
 The belief of the friends here of Cap tain Johnston that he will carry Mont gomery county in the primaries has all most grown to a conviction. The friends of MT Clarke appear to ridicule the idea, but it is evident that they even are some what apprehensive Converts to John ston, and most influential ones at that. are popping out every day. For instance, no less 0 man than Sheriff Waller who was an active Oates man in the last cam paign, is quoted as being Johnston sup porter to the backbone, and as stating that he will cheerful1y chaperon Jef- fersons candidate through the county if he so desires. A Johnston club will be organized here pretty soon and It will be a highly creditable one. with some such man as Tennant Lomax as president. Captain Johnston's friends here are de- lighted with the way things are going.
 Hood on the Advertiser.
 Horace Hoods paper, the Journal has this to say today:
 Everybody in the state, as well as in the city, Is enjoying the Montgomery Postoffice's discontinue just now. Here tofore it has had it's own way-dominated the committee, abused and villified every body-and had really come to the conclu- sion that it was the custodian of the consciences of the party and its leaders This sudden awakening has been a severe shock to it's nerves. Notwithstanding this, many of its friends have hopes of it's ultimate recovery. There is no reason to expect it. It's condition Is hopeless. The Journal knows what ails it; has watched its symptoms long and patiently, and its malady is fatal If it was as discreet as it Is old in wickedness and devilment, it might rally; but 1t can't be controlled by even so good and faithful physician as the Journal to watch over it and pre- scribe for it on each recurring symptom" Y"
 The Fillmore White Cappers.
 This morning at Wetumpka jury re- turned a verdict of guilty of murder in the second degree against Joseph lowers and John Edmonds, and verdict of not guilty in the case of John Morgan, the Wetumpka White CapperS. lowers and Edmonds were sentenced to the peniten- tiary for ten years. These are the men who, as White Cappers, murdered ne- gro farmer in Fillmore county last March. The circuit court convened in special seS- sion Monday to try the case, and has de- voted the whole week to It. The attor- ney-general assisted in the prosecution.
 For Alderman.
 Capt w. F. VandiVer has consented to allow his name to be used as a candi- date for alderman from ward to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of MT. Abe IsaacS.
 Captain Vandiver is successful and progressive business man and public spirited citizen, whose influence will be felt in the council.
 At the Capitol.
 The following appointments were made by the governor this morning:
 B. Johnston, notary public, Dadeville, Ala; w. R. Lee, notary public, Pratt City; Henry F. Wilson, notary public. Birmingham w. A. Davis, notary pub- lie, Anniston.
 Bon Voyage. ~.-
 MT. B. w. Parker of Coosada was in the city this morning, and left on the af- ternoon train for his new home at Mount Pleasant Tex.
 Everybody knows "Bob," and wish him and his family a safe trip and sue cess in his new home.
 Nettie Quill.
 The Nettie Quill arrived from Mobile this morning, bringing small cargo and three passengers. She left this af- ternoon, taking down about 500 bales of cotton, bound for Liverpool
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