The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-07-22
POLITICAL SKIRMISHERS s.
BEGIN TO GET IN MOTION

ftpr jerks. He plotted The Eufaula
Times through many political battles arid
In those days The Times was leader
In the newspaper world Of Southeast Ala
bama.
The paper wac sold by Governor Jelks
early in 1895 to A, L. Muir Of Ohio. and
Editor Jelks retired from the Journalistic
field. and became Senator Jelks of Bar
bour. At home he was Citizen felix's. and
The Eufauia Times was his friend and
ardent ally.
When Citizen jerks became Governor
Jsiks. the home paper. The Eufaula
Times. continued to espousc his cause.
Suddenly a cloud arose on the horizon.
ana reading between the lines, one dis
covered that Tho Eufauia Times was not
pleased with the course Of the Governor
who resided in Eufaula. This was about
the time the political bee began buzsing
in the Panama hat OF former Governor
Johnston.
II IL said mild sensation was created
in the Capital City of Barbour County
when The Eufauia, Times declared It's all
iegiance to former Governor Johnston.
ard began 10 adversely criticise Citizen
felix's. II was shout this time that James
e. Foy. well known citizen Of Eufauia,
went to Birmingham to attend conven-
ton OF Johustonftes. Editor Muir of The
Eufaula Times was not present at the
convention but his newspaper was ac-
counted for.
Report has It that when The Eufaula
Times. so long edited and owned by Gov
ernor felix's. renowned him. certain citi-
ssns OF Eufaula declared their purpose
to launch daily newspaper that would
support the Governor. Out Of this Idea
/ rr..A. AL xxFou
with Harry Shorter as Manager. and w.
c. Swanson as editor. It made Its bow
to the public several days ago.
The opposition to Governor Jelks In
Barbour County IL led by James e. Foy.
one time Treasurer Of the County, ana
another time President of the County
Board of Revenue. In the days that were
Mr.. Foy bitterly fought the Birmingham
ex- Goverrior. In 1896 he espoused thu
cause of Palmer and Buekner. But times
have changed with Mr.. Fey, and he 10
now supporter Of the former Cover
nor. u
The Eufauia newspaper, which so re-
Gently transferred its admiration from
Governor jerks to Ex-Governor Johnston.
n about the sixth newspaper In the state
that prefers the Birmingham man over
the Eufaula man. The newspapers which
favor Governor Johnston are The Mobile
Item. The opelika News, The Eufaula
Times. The Geneva Reaper (PopulisD.
The Bessemer workman and The Biz
minxharn Albanian, the last named be-
ing 4 weekly newspaper managed by Ed
Johnston. q son of former Governor
Johnston
Both OF the contending factions prom
Use to make real lively campaign N
Montgomery County. 1t was announced
Toa Eu4ll
lead the battle for Governor Jelks. While
no announcement has been made of the
Johnston manager for the county, 1t 10
well kno wn that Hon. Bibb Graves has
been locking after the interest OF the
Birmingham candidate.
After a &C inference last night with the
Montgomery friends Of Governor Jonn-
ston, M. Graves announced that his can
didate would open his campaign Thurs
day night. when he will speak In Mont
geometry at McDonald's Theatre. Mr..
Graves said this would be the nrst
speech Governor Johnston would make in
the campaign, and he was hopeful that
he would be greeted by large audience.
The ladies. Mr. Graves said, would be es-
pecially invited to attend.
william r. Herbert, Assistant Secretary
OF the last CONSTITUTIONAL Convention, and
a wen known young lawyer, is also an
ardent supporter of Governor Johnston.
He said yesterday that he had made
trip into the country in the interest OF
Governor Johnston. but did not claim
that the county would give the Birming-
ham candidate a majority.
Charles r. Moritz, well known whole
sale shoe merchant and former member
of the City Board of Education, is an
other advocate OF Governor Johnston.
Charles B. Teasley. selected as chair
man OF the Jelks Commute for Montgom-
cry County, is one of the best known
young Democrats in the county He was
chairman of the County Campaign Com
mittee for the ratification of the new
Constitution, and In that campaign per-
formed valiant service. In addition 70 be-
ing Deputy TAX Collector Of Montgomery
County, he IL a member OF the County
Board OF Registrars, and conducts large
plantation at Teasleys MIN, In the south
eastern part of the county
Within the next few days 1t is expected
that Mr.. Teasey will announce his as
sociates upon the Jelks committee.
Before the close OF this week. speakers
representing the two candidates for Gov
ernor will be on the hastings. Hon. Rich
ard II. Clarke Of Mobile. Hon. John b.
Knox of Admission, DIR. r. M. Cunningham
Of Ensley and others will speak for Gov
ernor Jelks.
Hon. Jesse F. Staliings of Montgomery
and Col. w. II. benson of Birmingham
will be among the speakers for ex-Gover-
nor Johnston.
Col. W. w. Brandon. Adjutant General
of the National Guard. said last night
that he would speak for Governor Jellss
II requested by Chairman Weakiey to do
SO. Colonel Brandon was formerly a
warm political friend Of Governor John
ston, but being a member OF Governor
Jelks's official family, he is naturally a
supporter Of the administration.
The Adjutant General came in yesterday
evening from his home in Tuscaloosa.
and left at 9:35 O'clock last night
fob Sans Souci Beach. near Mobile,
where the LIST infantry Is encamped. He