The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-14
A WOMAN IS CREMATID
MRS. ROBERT BRITNELL MEETS
 TERRIBLE DEATH.
Tom Miller, Young White Man, Kills William Holland, in Frank lin county.-An Appropria-
 tion for Industrial School.


 Russellvile. Feb. 1s.-tspec.af.)-Mrs R. D. Johnston, representing the Boys Industrial School at Birmingham. was here Tuf sday and went before the Coun- ty Board of Revenue with a plea for help for the school. The Board made an ap- propriation of $50 to help her in her noble work. Mrs. Johnston made many friends while here who aided her in getting the appropriation through the Board.
 The announcement that Governor John- ston will in all probability again enter the gubernatorial race. has created con siderable political talk here. The ex-Gov- ernor has many, very many, bitter ene- mics, politically, in this county, while on the other hand he has many staunch friends. Should be enter the race for the Governorship, it will make things quite lively in Franklin County.
 Mrs. Robert Britnell, sister-in-law of Circuit Clerk R. F. Britnell. was fatally burned at her home near this city Tues day. The unfortunate lady was standing near fire when her dress became ignited from a spark and before assistance could reach her. she was in the midst of a sheet of flames. After suffering untold agonies. she died the same night She leaves a husband and two little children.
 The County Board of Revenue Is now in session and this meeting promises to be of more than passing interest to the taxpayers of Franklin County. The question of back taxes" is now before the Board and much interest Is expressed as to the amount of back tax that an attempt will be made to collect. Brock man & Go. of Birmingham have charge of the matter and have unearthed quite as large lot of lands upon which back taxes are said to be due. As a large acreage has been marked escaped" the shake-up will be quite general.
 The smallpox situation is about in ''statu quo" here. County Health Officer Gresham reports five cases in the pest house and fifteen suspects at the deten- tion camp. Very rigid rules are being enforced, and our people look for no spread of the disease. The cases so far reported have been very mild and are confined strictly to the negro population with no deaths resultant. Russellville has a large negro mining population and the disease originated in that commun- >ity.
 Tom Miller, young white man. about Is years old, killed William Holland, an- other white man, near Burleson last Sunday or Monday. Burleson is 25 miles from the railroad, and reports of the af- fair are very meag:e. The first report reaching here was to the effect that Mill ler Hdu klliSu hollan0 Tn nght growing out of an old feud. Later reports, how ever. seem to indicate that it was a case of cold-blooded murder. According to the best information obtainable. the two men were wrestling, when Miller. who had been thrown several times, became en- ragsd. Getting out his knife during the scuffie, he cut Hollands throat before the unfortunate man knew that he was even angry. Miller has not been appre- hended. and from the character of Miller the county officers will have great diffi- culty in making the arrest Holland leaves a wife and two little children.
 Hon. J. w. Hooper County SuperintenN- ent of Education, died at his home at Belgreen Tuesday afternoon. MT. Hooper has been a sick man for many months past, and his death was not un- expected. The deceased was an honor able Christian man and commanded the esteem and confidence of all who knew him. He was a Popullst in politics. and at the last election defeated the regular Democratic nominee for the office of County Superintendent.