The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-08-14

complished, he will go after the obscure
ones.
]. v. Allen, at the Johnston headquar-
ters in the Morris, says that the greatest
joke of the campaign is the apparent
serious manner in which the Jelks head
quarters are claiming Lee county. Il
am not surprised at their claiming every
thing in the state now since they say
that Lee county is theirs says Mr..
Allen. "But I'll give you pointer ano
remember 1t. ponder over it, and refer to
1t. They will carry the state in the same
manner they will carry Lee. Their
chances are just as good for one as the
other Chairman Renfroe compelled to
stay at home to watch the campaign In
Lee county, Absurd. Mr.. Renfroe will
be here tomorrow and will remain at
these headquarters until the campaign
closes. Just listen at this letter." said
Mr.. Allen:
"Columbiana, August 12.-Dear Sir:
There are 42o registered voters in this
beat. have polled $40 Of them. OF this
number $50 are for Johnston
"And here is another one from Opp:
Dear Sir: Two thirds of the voters
| of this precinct are for Johnston-the
county is In the same proportion"
These are just samples OF hundreds
we receive" continued Mr.. Allen
There is no disposition to make the
thing bigger than it is, and we would
have no object in doing 1t. We have an
other communication here from Barbour
county-which county of course we will
carry-saying that the Eufaula precinct,
Governor JellSs former home. will give
us a large majority"
b. NJ Allen. chairman Of the Johnston
county campaign committee. when asked
what his predictions for the county were
then, he replied; MY prognosucator is
taking a vacation in Bessemer today.
Before leaving, however, he consulted
the headquarters horoscope and stated
that things had done come our way I
have nothing further to add to this state
ment except to say that Jefferson is all
right for Johnston"
The following telegram was received by
The Age-Herald last night from former
Governor Johnston:
Decatur, Ala. August 12-Any state
ment that l said in any speech that any
man not qualified to vote should do so If
he had to do it with blood on his hands
is not true Jos. f. JOHNSTON"
Bessemer. Ala, August II, 1902.
The statement of the number present at
Rebie hall to hear Ex-Governor Joseph
f. Johnston last night. which appeared
In Tuesday mornings Age-Herald, so
greatly undertakes the real size of the
audience that we who were present feel
called upon. regardless Of political opln-
ions, to correct such gross misrepresenta-
tions.
The number present in the hall varied
from $50 to 275. though there were less
than $50 seats and large portion of the
audience were compelled to stand the en-
tire time of the speaking A great many
left without being able to get in the hall
at all. while the lobby and doors were
crowded
over 300 people-representative citizens
heard the speech. and the hall was
crowded at all times. The order was per-
feet the only Interruptions were applause
and the audience was evidently enthusi-
astic for Johnston.
w. Frank Porter, city attorney.
John d. Handy, superintendent Sloss
mines.
]. H. Williamson. editor Workman.
w. j. Parkes. city engineer.
d. w. Houston, member county execu-