The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-11-11

I. Mcclellan. A peculiar coincidence is
that the new court personnel, so far as
names go, is just exactly what.it was be-
lore the death of the late chief Justice
MS nephew coming in to perpetuate the
name upon the bench.
Doster's Victory.
The election of H. s. ,Doster of Pratt
vile as state senator from the district
composed of Autauga, Shelby and Chiffon
counties, is quite a victory, in the face OF
the fact that the opposition to democracy
assembled as much of it's time and money
in these three counties as possible. w. w
Wadswovth, the republican nominee, him
self rich man, added to the strength %
the opposition and made 1t all the more
creditable for Mr.. Doster to win the fight.
1t was not confidently expected by any
man that Doster would make a landing
and as late as Monday afternoon one OF
the highest officials of the state democri-
cy expressed n doubt of the situation
However, Mr.. Doster, who is well-known
newspaper man, developed into a success
full campagner and carried the day. 1t is
regarded as fortunate that he is coming /,
the legislature because of his intimate
knowledge of what is needed in the way
of legislation, especially along the lines
of betterment of the common school sys-
tenn.
Educational Interests.
The educationa interests of the state
have been busy lately in outlying plans
for a campaign for a number of things
desired of the next legislature. 1t is re-
garded that most of them Hill be carried
through to success. True, there promises
to be some opposition to the constitution
al amendment by which the people mag
be allowed to vote by districts on the
question of local tax, but it is not re-
1rIa fbaf mill aoI On y
tent as to seriously retard the passage of
the measure. The exhibition of the schoo'
improvement movement at the recen;
state fair opened the eyes of a great many
people to the work that is being done
along this line. The fact that one of the
smallest communities of the state took the
prize for the best showing indicates THAI
everybody is becoming interested in this
side of the country educational problem.
One of the results probable from this
good showing will be the passage of the
bill by the legislature allowing $4,000 n
year for four years TO be utilized in the
building of school houses in the country
territory At this time none of the state
money can be spent for buildings. and the
result is that in many communities old
shacks, badly ventilated buildings and Of
ten unsafe structures are used for school
purposes.
The action of the state railroad commits
roads of the state to provide. If possible.
a better supply of cars is received with
much gratificati ton by the shipping inter-
ests of every class in the state. This CUES
ton is one that has to do with all the
leading trades and businesses of The COM
monwealth and the failure of The rail.
roads TO supply the car service IS caIcu
lated to cripple a great many enterpris IS.
The situation is further complicated ana
more especially unfortunate because of the
evident fact that the railroads are dong
all they can to take care Of the needs.
The trouble seems to be that they cannot
provide and keep in repair enough cars to
handle the trade. hence while they are
not to be condemned. at the same time the
car shortage is working a great hardship
on every line of industry. Possibly the
greatest sufferers from this condition ale
the lumber people. and this will be one
of the questions discussed at the Alabs M
Lumber Manufacturers association meet
ing here next Tuesda- The hone Is no"
entertained that something will be Gone
to bring about more generous supply Of
rolling stock. and there is "A belief that
some sort of solution is in prOsDeCt.