The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-20

retary to Governor Jelks, today received letter from his excellency at Las Vegas. N. M. stating that his health was improving rapidly and that he ex- pected to come back home in the fall. Governor Jelks also stated in his letter that the doctor said he would be perma- nently cured. When the governor first went to New Mexico 1t was thought that l he was seriously i'll, but encouraging news has been received from him from almost since the time he reached there. The letter was written by tho governor. which shows the rapid improvement he has made.
 Many Candidates.
 The candidates for the office of circuit judge of the Eighth judicial circuit are sending delegations to see the governor This office was made vacant by the resig- nation of Judge O. Kyle who left to ac- oept the appointment as federal judge of the Panama canal zone. The candidates for the I'lace are: Hon. George II. Par lSer and F. E. St. John of Cullman D. w. Speake of Madison and Marvia West of Morgan. Hon. J. c. Eyster and MT. Parker called on the governor today in Mir Parller's interest. D. w. Speake and s. T. Vert of Morgan and Jesse f5rown pl JdCkSOH dlSO called on iDe governor. They favor MT. Speake. Morgan Law renee. and Cullman compose the circuit.
 Old Citizen Dead.
 A Fort Dupont special to the Montgom- cry Journal says:
 James r. Barganler, well known citi- zen of the county, died yesterday after noon. He was in his 10th year. He leaves an aged wife, two sons-J. M Barganier of Montgomery and R. L. .Barganier of River Fals-and three daughters-Mrs. Dan Dickens. Mrs Marshall Dickens and Miss "Sookie' Barganier He was a brave Confederate soldier, and during the turbulent and dark days of reconstrnc- ton rendered Invaluable service to his country and his people in helping to keep order and under control the ignorant and dangerous element that had been suddenly turned loose on the south. He was honest and energetic, and a man of strong conviction, and whenever he took stand on any question his position be- came as firmly fixed as that of the stars, and 1t was simply a waste of time or words to attempt to persuade him. He became aggressive and uncompromising, and had the courage and manhood to stand on his convictions
 'Possum Got Busy. For several days past. on opening the store, the clerk of S. L. Powells store noticed that a lot of canned goods and other small wares were knocked from the shelves. says a Lelohatchie special to the Montgomery Journal. At first it was thought that some one was entering the store at night. The mystery was cleared up yesterday. when the clerk, In remov- ing a pile of clothing from a shelf, dis covered an opossum snugly bedded in the clothing.
 MT. Powell runs a beef market in con nection with his store, and the possum' in search of beef must have been locked up in the house.
 Convict Board. | The state convict board held its regular monthly meeting in the office of the president, Judge J. M. Carmichael, this morning, and transacted routine business. Several gentlemen representing produce and supply companies were present look ing after business.
 Miss Mamie Offutt, the diplomat of the governors office, and one of the most | popular young women in the state, has returned from her vacation. "She had delightful time at Greenbrier White Sul- phur Springs, Va.." said Private Secretary Jackson, who was so glad to have her back again he wanted to tell all about where she had been
 Investigate Fire. Secretary of State and Insurance Com missioner McDavid has ordered Sheriff Waller to investigate the fire of early Sunday morning which destroyed the plant of the Alabama Rift Flooring com pany near the city. The sheriff will em- panel jury of three and begin to take the testimony in short time.
 II will be remembered that the fire broke out early in the morning and seemed to be coming from several places at one time. It was related by the watchman that he saw man running away and every evidence was that the fire was started by an incendiary. The loss is about S7o'ooo- It is expected that the mill | be rebuilt.