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Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-22
THE JOURNAL LINES UP.
Secretary Hoke Smith Photographed for His Managing Editor and Business Mana
 ger-ResuIt of the Conference.

Atlanta, Ga., July 21.-Secretary of the Interior Smiths paper, the Evening Journal, today announces that "after careful deliberation, while we cannot in- dorse all of the platform adopted at Chi cago, we have determined to give an earnest support to the democratic nomi- nees.''
 Last Saturday the business manager and the managing editor of the paper were summoned by telegraph to Wash ington by Secretary Smith for a confer ence. The managing editor returned this morning, and the leading editorial of to- day breaks its silence of more than two weeks upon the action of the Chicago convention, during which time 1t has been generally placed among the bolting democratic newspapers in the south. It says today e's
 During the campaign within the par ty the Journal called upon all democrats to pledge themselves in advance to vote for the nominees of the national conven- tion, and !n that connection the Journal pledged itself to do so. -
 we find nothing to commend in the republican platform except its declara- ton in favor of the maintenance Of a sound currency, and this declaration IS qualified by an ill-tempered criticism or the course pursued by the present ad- ministration, which was absolutely nec- essary to sustain sound currency.
 ..The republican party favors high protective tariff; it opposes an income tax; it is identified with the trusts and monopol.es of the country, and 1t can be relied upon to give them support at the expense of the masses. sss
 'In this condition of affairs the Jour nal believes it is the part of patriotism and wisdom to remain inside the demo- cratic party.
 .'Especially is this true in the south. The democratic party has been the con- stant friend of our section, while the re- publican party has been it's bitter and relentless enemy.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-22
PHEW ,! GOODWIN FOR VICE ]! The Modest Proposition of G. F.
 Gather. TALKING IT AROUND, TOO He Claims Every Southern Man and All Vest ern Delegates Except Weaver. BUTLER IS TEMPORARY CHAIRMAN The Vote Is Said Not to Be Test of the Bryan and Anti-Bryan Strength-The
 Redoubtable Mrs. Cougar
 in Attendance.
BUTLER IS TEMPORARY CHAIRMAN

St. Louis, July 21.-Mr. George F. Gather of Alabama says he does not know whether or not Captain Kolb is correctly reported in the interview print ed this morning as to his personal desire to see Bryan nominated, but he knows that the statement imputed to the cap tain that he will or can deliver the Ala bama delegation is not correct.
 Alabama" says MT. Gather, lis for Bryan under some conditions, and under others she is not. If the Bryan men will make Representative Albert T. Goodwin, who defeated J. E. Cobb for congress, the candidate for vice president we will vote for their man. Goodwin has never lost a campaign. Every southern man I've spoken to is for Goodwyn, and all the eastern men except Weaver of Iowa."
 The North Carolina populists met to- day and completed their organization. The delegation favor nominating Good wyn, the present candidate for governor ot Alabama, for vice president. No vote on the presidency question has been taken by them.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-22
A New Element Injected.

St. Louis, July 21.--A new element was injected into the programme of the two silver conventions today by the organiza- tion of a national directors legislation league. About sixty delegates met in pursuance to a call issued last April Eltwood Pomeroy of Newark, N J., was elected president, Jesse White of Omaha, recording secretary, and J. w. Arrow smith of Orange, N. J., corresponding secretary. Three sessions were held by the league today, the last being mass meeting at which public addresses were made by advocates of direct legislation. The league proposes to establish affiliat- ing bodies in different states and to car ry on a systematic propaganda on the subject of direct legislation by the initia- tive and referendum.
 A. long list of vice presidents were named, including among the number Postmaster General William L. Wilson of West Virginia. Very few of the gen. t!emen named we're present, but Chair man Pomeroy stated that Postmaster General Wilson and other prominent men selected as vice presidents were in sym
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-22
TEN SOULS ENGULFED.
A Cloudburst Near Frankfort, Ky, Carries Away Magnificent Bridge Like Chaff
 Before the Wind.

Louisville, July 21.-Reports from Frankfort, Ky, state that cloudburst this morning at o'clock on Bensons creek, four miles from Frankfort, re- suited in the drowning of at least ten people. The drowned are:
 James Bradley, a farmer, his wife and five children. and Mrs. Bryant, widow, and two small children
 Other bodies may also be found.
 The Louisville and Nashville railroad bridge was swept away and great dam age done to property in the country.
 Benson creek, in the western portion of the county, crosses the various turnpikes six miles out of town, then crosses the railroad four miles from town and comes down alongside the railroad until it emp ties into the river In the middle of the town.
 Mrs. Bryant kept a toll gate near the bridge, The little toll house was right on the creek and just across from James Bradley's and not far from her fathers. Squire Moore The Conway mill. just above, was the first to go. Its tlmbers must have swept away the Bryant and Bradley houses. These houses them selves must have hit the railroad bridge two miles below as no mill timbers are seen below The bridge was swept away with terrible force. Everything about It. iron and all, except the man nbutment is gone.
 All railroad trains from Frankfort, Lexington and intermediate points are cut off from Louisville. The Chesapeake and Ohio train from Lexington found 1t impossible to go over the Louisville and Southern, and, after trying to come to Frankfort, went back to Lexington to re- main. Ten minutes after the cloudburst Benson creek, which empties into the Kentucky river immediately below town, was mad, swollen river covering the valley on either bank and sweeping everything before 1t.
 The first thing to go was the Louisville and Nashville bridge across the creek and about three miles from town. It was a new bridge, on new masonry, but the superb structure was not fastened down, and 1t was carried way like chaf before the wind. The first train out of Frapkl fort this morning the o'clock accom- modation) was warned before 1t reached the danger gap and returned to town with it's passengers.
 The other Louisville and Nashville and Chesapeake and Ohio trains from Lex ington and the east are being held until some arrangements for transferring pas- sengers and baggage can be made. It Is believed that this will be possible this afternoon, when. If the creek has falleD sufficiently, farm wagons and the wagon road below will be used as transfers.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-22
ADDRESS TO BE PREPARED
Calling Upon ths ; ends of the White Metal
 tl.S pport Bryan.
CREATES ENTHUSIASM
By the ,s-,ment That the Farmers of ver- mol Ere in Open Revolt Mr. Eos ter Says Bryan Can Garry
 Oregon.

St. Louis, July 21.-The national com. mittee of the national silver party met this morning at the Lindell hotel but after a brief session recess was taken until o'clock, when a secret session was held at Dr. Motts room at the same ho- tel.
 MT. G. P. Keeney of California presid- ed. The roll call disclosed the presence of the following delegates:
 Colorado, l. N Stevens; Connecticut, Joseph Sheldon; California, George w. Baker, Iowa, Amos Steckels; Illinois, George M. Emerick; Kansas, A. c. shinn, Maryland, c. R. Daby, by G. D. Keeney, proxy; Michigan, E. D. Jarvis; Montana, w. H. Swett Nebraska, G. l.. Laws, by T. s. Allen, proxy; New Jersey, c. F. Slater; North Carolina, B. F. Keith; Ohio, Henry T. Niles; Tennessee, J. S. Acklen; Virginia, A. J. Wedderburn; Vermont, Joseph Batell; District of Columbia, Cs J. Hillyer; Wisconsin. Rubelle N. Colesj North Dakota, William H. Standishj Mis- souri, W. T. Foster; Oregon, F. F. Ham, mond, by J, c. Cooper, proxy; New York, Alexander Delmar.
 One of the features of the afternoon session of the national committee of the silver party was speech made by Mr. Batell the member from Vermont. MT. Batell created considerable enthu1iasm when he asserted that the farmers of Vermont were in open revolt against ex, isting conditions. The great majority, he said, cannot be induced to go into the democratic party, but he predicted that many of the number would support Bry- an and Sewall because of their belief In silver.
 MT. Foster of Oregon, speaking to the proposition that it was very essential that the silver party should continue their organization as an independent political body, with which republicans and democrats could both consistently unite In support of free silver, asserted that Bryan and Sewall would carry Ore- gon by a majority of at least 10000.
 Mr. George W. Thompson of the state of Washington was elected to place on the committee, and following this came the appointment of special committee, consisting of Senator Jones of Nevada and Messrs. Stevens of Colorado, Baker of California, Thompson of Washington and Devine of Nebraska, to draft an ad- dress to the public calling upon all the friends of silver to support Bryan and SeWall
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-22

a demand for division was made. This evoked considerable discussion and was finally defeated
 MT Donnelly's motion to give members of both delegations a half vote was agreed to-49 to IS.
 This announcement of the result was received with much satisfaction by the members of the Burns-Hogan faction in the corridor, which was intensified when MT. Donnelly appeared and stated that Dr. Taylor had sent message to the committee saying he should decline to sit in the convention with his opponents.
 The next case called was that from the Nineteenth Ohio district the one former ly represented in congress by Joshua Giddings, Wade and Garfield). This was over a question of regularity. By a unan- imous vote 1t was decided that the dele gation selected at the convention called by the district committeeman was reg ular and entitled to seats The commit tee then voted to proceed to the selec- tion of a temporary chairman and tenn porary secretary.
 The expectation that this would afford a test of the Bryan and anti-Bryan strength in the convention was not real iZed, for the name of Gen. James B. Weaver of Iowa, who had been spoken of as the Bryan candidate for the place, was not mentioned. MT. Guthrie of North Carolina, the probable candidate for gov ernor of that state, presented the name of Senator Marion Butler of North Car olina claiming that the mantle of Leoni- das Polk had fallen upon him and the honor sought was due North Carolina because she had been the first to break the solid south.
 MT. Branch of Georgia named the Hon. Ignatius Donnelly of Minnesota, and delegate from Kansas presented the name of General Field of Virginia.
 Senator Buffers nomination was sec- onded by Cyclone" Davis of Texas, by delegate from Alabama and by MT. F. G. Brown of Massachusetts and he was selected temporary chairman by accla- nation
 For temporary secretary the names of w. D. Vincent of Kansas editor of Sound Money, and John w. Hayes, secretary or the executive committee Knights of La bor were suggested and accepted.
 MT. S. D. Walton of Georgia, the only colored member of the committee, pre- sented for use at the convention gavel composed of seventeen different kinds or wood. Sixteen of these were from the south and west and one from the east.
 The Illinois contest, which 1t was sup posed had been settled, so far as the na- tional committee was concerned, was re- opened at the suggestion of Chairman Taubeneck. After some vigorous talking 1t was resolved to reconsider the vote by which the two delegations were seated, each member having half vote, and the contest was set for a further hearing.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-22
BRYAN AT OMAHA
Given Housing Reception-He Makes a
 Short Speech.


 Omaha, Neb., July 21.-William J. Bry- an was givena rousing reception by Oma- ha people tonight. He was escorted from the depot to the corner of Douglas and Fifteenth streets. where the speakers stand had been erected. by an immense procession and was heartily cheered all the way.
 In reply to the introductory speech of Mayor Broatch MT. Bryan said
 'I have conceded to my opponents the same honesty of purpose that have de- manded that you should admit for my self (great cheering), and so in this great and memorable campaign upon which we are entering for you any compli- ment and the terms that you may use to- wards myself I say to you that every good word that you can use towards me I can repeat of my opponent, Major Mc- Kinley. (Applause.)
 'If you tell me that you honestly in- dorse the sentiments written on the plat form on which I stand, tell you that l know you who oppose me are just as sln- cere in your desire for good government. With nothing but zeal for cause to com mend me I have at least demonstrated that age is not a necessity in politics in the United States"
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-22
MT. Jeffries' Little Plan.

St. Louis, July 21.-E. J. Jeffries, one of the Michigan delegates to the conven= tion, has prepared compromise propo- sition which he believes will be accepta- ble to both factions of the party. He has laid it before McParlin the New York member of the national committee, who has in turn submitted 1t to a number of delegates from the southern and western states by whom it has been well receiv- ed. It proposes that in states west of the Mississippi river where populists greatly outnumber democrats, only populist electors shall be voted for. In Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Iowa, Wisconsin and other doubtful states of the middle west democratic electors alone shall receive the combined vote of the two parties, inasmuch as the democrats are stronger there than the populists. In the south both parties may contend for supremacy without any attempt at combination. If, when the votes are counted, the combifi- ed ticket has a majority, then the party casting the largest vote in the convention shall take the presidency and the other the vice presidency This plan provides that the populists shall name their own ticket, which will not include the names of either Bryan or Sewall. McParlin says that the New York delegation is solid for Bryan, but that the foregoing proposi- tion Is the best that has yet been ad- vanced.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-22
A FREE FIGHT.
Contesting Delegations From Illinois Come
 to Blows-Dr. Taylor Seated

Contesting Delegations From Illinois Come
 to Blows-Dr. Taylor Seated.
 St. Louis, July 21-The contesting dele gations from Illinois got mixed up in the hallway outside the room in which the national committee were hearing their respective claims this evening and blows were exchanged The committee met at 9 D. m and had been in session only few minutes when the contestants, head ed by Burns and Hogan, made some re- marks about the Dr. Taylor faction, which Taylor resented. The lie was passed and in a second the two factions mixed up on the floor. Dr. Taylor was thrown down twice. He used his fists to good advantage and landed severaf blows on the faces of his opponents. The men were pulled apart, but got together sec ond time. Dr. Taylor was thrown and several men piled on top of him. There were threats of resorting to firearms when the police arrived and restored or der.
 Meanwhile the national committee heard the claims of the contestlng oeie- gates and by vote of 50 to 20 threw out the Burns-Hogan faction and seated the fIeIegation headed by pr. Taylor. This was victory for Chairman Taubeneck, at whose suggestion the case was re- opened. After the result was announced and the two delegations left the room there were several epithets passed, but the police prevented personal conflicts: The Burns Hogan people say they Will go before the committee on credentials and will carry the fight to the floor or the convention.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-22
BOB TAYLOR ON THE STUMP.
He Opened His Campaign at Loudon-ln- dorsed Every Word of the
 Chicago Platform.

Knoxville, Tenn, July 21.-Robert l.. Taylor, the democratic nominee for gov ernor of Tennessee for the third time, opened the campaign at Loudon today. Governor Taylor left Knoxville this morning, accompanied by number of prominent democrats and members of the democratic state executive commit- tee. At the station the party was met by a special committee and escorted to the hotel. where a public reception was held. At 1 o'clock he spoke from the front of the court house to an audience of atten- tive listeners numbering no less than 5000 people, who had come for miles around to hear the ex and next governor of Tennessee. He opened his remarks by referring to the late Chicago convention and its action in adopting free silver platform.
 He indorsed every word of the platform and eulogiZed Bryan in highly compn- mentary manner. The platform was for Americans, and it made no difference with this country whether England in- dorsed 1t or not, as he believed that the time had come when America could gov ern herself. Ninety-four per cent of our trade remained at home, while only per cent went abroad. He said that he was placed in peculiar position, as at pres ent he had no opponent in the field, as the republican party will not make a nomination until August 12. He antic- ipated that H. Clay Evans would again be the nominee of the party, and that he would easily defeat him by at least 50,000 votes.
 Bryan's speech was characterized as truth inspired by God. and that for him. self he was running on the happy home ticket. and like Bryan, the people were for him and would elect him.
 The democratic nominees for the chan cery court of appeals were referred to in an eulogistic manner, and the support of the people was urged.
 The speech as a whole was character istic of Governor Taylor's wit and good humor, and he was frequently interrupt ed by applause. After the ovation was over many republicans crowded around him and assured the next governor that not only himself. but the free silver plat form adopted by the national convention, would secure their support.
 MT. Taylor will speak at Winchester to- morrow.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-22
MEETS THE CUT.
Merchants and Miners Transportation
 Company in the Fight.

Company in the Fight
 Baltimore, July 21.-The Merchants and Miners Transportation company, which operates lines of steamships between this port, Savannah, Boston and Providence, all of which connect at Norfolk and Old Point, Va, today met the cut of 63 Is per cent on freight and passenger traffic by the Sea aboard Air Line and Southern Railway company and their steamship allies. Officials of the company assert that they will meet any reduction in rates by their competitors.
 As an inducement to travellers to pat ronize their line, the Old Bay Line Sea- boards connecticut announces that free berths will be given holders of tickets to and from Richmond. The Southern's new line to Richmond was inaugurated last week. Nothing has yet been said about meals, but 1t is probable that $1 will be the transportation for a state room and meal on either line before many days.
 The Southern States Traffic associa- tion will hold a special meeting in Att lanta tomorrow to consider the rate war and devise plan for concerted action on the present twenty-five rail and water lines, members of the organization.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-22
A TRIUMPHANT TOUR,
Johnston Is Having Magnificent Audiences in North AIabama-He Speaks at Owens
 Cross Roads Today.

Huntsville. July l-(Special)-Cap- tain Johnston had magnificent audi ence at Huntsville last night and at New Market today. The white people of north Alabama are in dead earnest, and the eloquent words of Jefferson's great commoner have aroused them to the highest pitch of enthusiasm.
 Johnston has given us great and vote making speeches, and his tour through north Alabama Is proving triumphant one. zE h.tH
 Count Madison county as sure to give him a rousing majority. It is estimated that 5000 people will hear him at Owens Cross Roads tomorrow.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-22
sTRAWs.
Streator and Field for Bryan-silverites
 Will Indorse.

St. Louis, July 21.-Mr. Streator of Illinois, the hopeless party candidate for president in 1888, and Mir. James G. Field of Virginia, the candidate of the same party for vice president four years ago, are stated to have come out in favor of the indorsement of Bryan and Sewall.
 The indorsement of MT. Bryan by the silverites' convention seems certain. The leaders of that party give this assurance and are working hard with the populists to convert the doubtful
 A large number of the populists are demanding recognition of some sub stantial character from the Bryan peo- pie No clear way to comply with their request has yet been suggested, but this does not alter the course of its pro- motors.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-22
fouear Is on Hand.

St. Lou.s, July 21.-Mrs. Helen M. Cougar, who was one of the most em- phatic bolters from the prohibitionist convention at Pittsburg when the dis satisfied free coinage and woman suf- frage advocates paired. male and female
 like a modern Noah's ark aggregation, and marched out of the hall 200 in mum to interrupt the regular" proceedings,
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-22
pathy with the direct legislation move

ment.
 At the evening session Ignatius Don nelly of Minnesota, Edward Evans of the national reform party, Sheridan Web ster, chairman of the St. Louis peoples party; Paul Vandervoort of the national legion and B. O. Flower of Massachu- setts spoke. A committee composed of Eltwoed Pomeroy, Miss Anna L. Diggs and Sheridan Webster was appointed to urge the adoption of direct legislation plank at the populist convention and an- other committee composed of William P. St. John, H. M. Harvey and George P. Keeney was appointed to perform the same mission at the silver convention.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-22
THE MATTER OF GOLD.
The Reserve Is Down to $89, 603, ,865-Pres- dent Tappan Says the Banks Are
 Contributing Very LiberalIy.

Washington, July 21.-The treasury gold reserve at the close of business to- day stood at $S9, sos, 1885. The days with drawals were $164, 100.
 There was no information for publica- tion at the treasury of the contemplated action of the New York banks in coming to the relief of the treasury. Acting Sec retary Curtis said he had no official in- formation to give out. The treasury has about $S7OO0,000 in United States notes and about $350OO,O0O in sherman notes, and could readily exchange $20.000,O00 of these for gold. Both classes of notes are redeemable in gold on presentation, so that if the New York banks exchange gold for them, and later on they desired gold, all that is required is to present them to the treasury for redemption and they will get gold for them.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-22
A ANIAcTATHER.
Murders Three Children, Fires the House
 and Shoots Himself.

Attica, Mich, July H.-Gorman Swain killed his three youngest children ona mile south of here at 3 o'clock this morn ing. set fire to the house and then shot himself. The children are: Frank, aged Il; Lucy, g; Jimmie '. The murderer drove the other children from the house, and they fled to neighbors.