The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-02-14

+ that was standing near the track was
struck amidships by the engine and
snapped off at the top where the wires
held 1t. The engineer and fireman stuck
to their posts, the engineer realizing that
he had only a few cars and that he could
stop the machine before it could do much
damage. There is a ditch just where the
engine went off and down into this went
the big machine, giving the wreck the
resemblance of the engine standing on its
nose
As there are several side tracks just
where the wreck occurred there will
be no trouble experienced in getting traf-
fic by.
Commissioner Harris Here.
Maj. j. G. Harris. associate member of
the railroad commission of Alabama was
a visitor to Selma today en- route from
Montgomery to Marion. Mr.. Harris re-
ceived very large vote in Selma at
the primary and has a large number
of personal friends here who rejoice in
his success. He will go into office on
March /, and states he expects to come
to Selma and spend several days inform
ing himself of conditions In this section.
00i PllSCO at 0OVCiioIs
Lindley ID. Clark of the bureau of labor
of the department of commerce and labor
Washington, D. c., spent yesterday and
part of today in Selma investigating the
subject of immigration. Mr.. Clark has
been out about three weeks and will make
the entire states of Alabama and Mis-
sissippi. The purpose of his visit is to
ascertain the sentiment of the people
generally on immigration, whether immi-
rtNI If fr,...
grants. etc, and to particularly visit To-
calities where immigrants have estab
hshed themselves and ascertain the con-
ditions Upon his return to Washington
a general summary will be included in
report to the head of the bureau.
While here Mr.. Clark made SOME in
quiry as to the immigrants who came
to Dallas near Summerfield, about year
ago and others who went TO Hamburg.
His visit was not in any way an in
Nestigation as to the trouble that oc-
Cured with the Dallas immigrants ex-
cept as it might enter into the draw
ing of conclusions or deductions in MAX
ing up his report
Mr.. Clark is quite a pleasant gentle
mal. interesting in conversation and we'll
up in immigration matters From con-
Nersation with him it was learned that
he had found a very general desire for
immigration in all sections of Alabama.
In Montgomery he had an interview
with Governor Conner on the subject
and while he did not make comment upon
the attitude of the governor he dis
played some surprise in finding him
anything but well disposed to the move
ment.
Mr. Clark left this morning for Nc
Williams. where an immigration colony
has lately been established and will then
go to Baldwin county and other localities
in the vicinity of Mobile.
Holmes Hurt in Runaway
This morning about o'clock r. r.
Holmes and 7. w Barker had thrilling
experience in a runaway. They had start
ed to Summerfeld In a buggy drawn by
"A mule and just after starting from MIR.
Barkers house the animal commenced to
run. When block away on North street
at the head of Union street, both occu-
pants of the buggy jumped. Mr. Barker
was shaken up but did not suffer any
injuries. Mr. Holmes, who is about 20
years of age, received several bruises and
wrenched his shoulder Parties who saw
| the runaway FASTENED to Mr.. Holmes and
! with Mr. Barker assisted him aboard
street car and brought him TO COOK
| drug store, where hack was secured and
/ he was carried home. A physician was
summoned. but found no bones broken.
: Third Fire Alarm.
, The third fire alarm was sent in this
morning from Box As, corner of Sylvan
! and North streets. 1t is seldom the case
! that there is one alarm, but two others
/ following within a short while, and the
! alarm Ills morning, breaks the hoodoo.
! The fi.o was In a small negro cabin across
I the railroad on Lawrence street. II was
extinguished with babcocks, very little
damage being done.
The friends of Mr.. and Mrs. W. H.
Calen will rejoice to learn that their son,
Roam. Is reported considerably improved
! today. and there are now strong hopes for
his recovery.
G. E. Shruptrine and Ernest Sheppard
were county visitors frctn Stafford to the
city today.
b. R. Jordan of Lexington was Selma
visitor today
Yesterday morning there came near be-
! ing a disastrous fire at the home OF A.
j. Mel. who lives on Green street, be-
tween Selma and Alabama streets About
o'clock in the morning members of the
family were awakened by the fumes of
Kerosene. and soon discovered that a lamp
left burning in the hall had exploded As
Mrs. Mel opened the door leading from
her bed room into the hall. she was al
most suffocated by smoke Quick action
on the part of the family eStinguished the
flames as they leaped up the side of the
wall before II was necessary to call for
assistance On the same table was also
two other lamps but fortunately these