The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-04-28
'BIG FERTILIZER
 PLANT FOR SELMA
Factory Will Mean an Outlay
 ofS2OO,O00
MANY COMPLAIN OF DROUTH
Cotton In Some Places May Have to Be Replanted Unless Rains Come Soon-Other News
 of Selma.

Selma, April 27.-(special1-A project is on foot to establish In Selma S2OoOoo fertilizer factory The man at the head Of the movement does not want his name given out at present nor is he a resi- dent of Selma, although of nearby county He has had six years experience in fertilizer matters, in fact has made it special study and will be at hpetry after January l next tor take active charge of such a plant.
 He is one of the most popular men in the state and has knowledge of every firm in this section using the commodity which the plant will manufacture. He expects to put money in the enterprise himself and to raise much of the money in nearby cities. such as uniontown' De mopolis, Greensboro, Marion. Thomas vile and Camden The remainder will be raised in Selma. The site of the plant will be on the river bluff and convenient to railroad facilities at the same tlme' Selma presents an unusually attractive place for the establishment of such plant The eanite which enters into the manufacture of fertilizers is brought to this country from Spain, and could be unloaded at Mobile and shipped by water to Selma. Then, there is vast territory along the river that will use fertilizers. The plant will employ about 300 hands and the pay rolls will be an advantage to Selma. The projection of the plant is hailed as the beginning of other indus tries for this city and it is expected that where now Selma is known chiefly as Selma, the City Beautiful" Greater Selma will be noted for its industrial en- terprlse as we'll as for being a great agri- cultural center.
 Complain of Drouth.
 There is a general complaint from the farmers in this section over dry weather. Cotton is coming up slowly Or failing to come up in many places owing to the two weeks of dry weather. In many places the farmers declare that unless rain comes soon they will be compelled to plant the land in corn when rain does come( as it will theen be too late for replantng in cotton. The farmers have been much hindered in their work up to about two weeks ago by the ex- cessive rains, but since then there seems to have fallen drouth that it Is calcu- lated will do more damage than did the rains.
 Former Selmian Heard From.
 Mrs. NJ M. Force, postmaster at Selma, who has been uneasy for the safety of her daughter and family in San Francisco was greatly relieved today by receiving word from her daughters husband that they were all safe. The word came on a piece of wrapping paper about eight inches long and three wide. Upon it was written: All safe; will write more soon" This was not enclosed in an envelope and bore no postage stamp. It had the official stamp of the San Francisco post office on it and came through on that. The friends of the family were glad to learn of the safety of Mir and Mrs. Dun- lap and children.
 Ideal Stock Farm.
 At Cahaba. nine miles from Selma, is located one of the largest and best stock farms in the state. It is owned by Mir. Cliff Kirkpatrick and is known as Kirk view farm. Mir. Kirkpatrick is doing a great work in encouraging stock raising in this vicinity and today received in Selma an imported German coach stallion, for which he paid 5000 The animal is years old and is magnificent animal. MT Kirk patrick also owns King Dare,' fine stallion which he raised from a colt He is greatly interested in improving the breed of stock in Alabama and princi- pally in this section and Is succeeding ad- mrably in his efforts.
 Personal and General.
 Last night Tony Carol. barkeeper at Campbelrs saloon, and a MT. Bradshaw had personal difficulty at Mrs. Seays boarding house. The two young men had quarrel over a trivial matter a few days ago and the fight last night was a result. Carrol was arrested and his trial set for Monday MT. Bradshaw, however appeared in Mayors court this morning and asked that a peace bond be required of MT Carol. This Acting Mayor Peacock refused to require after hearing the evi- dcnce
 MT Earl I.utz, the popular reresentative of the Clyde Freight Line. was visitor to the city today
 Miss Frances Maddox who has been wis itins her sister, Mrs Bright of this city left yesterday for her home in Shelby vile, Ky.
 MT. and Mrs. F. H. Little, Jr.. had the misfortune to lose their infant child last 1 night.
 Central City lodge No. 10o of Masons do hated s100 last night to the San Fran cisco sufferers. The contribution from Selma will reach $500 at least and perhaps