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Another Kerosene Victim.

Mobile, July 11.-A Hattiesburg, Miss, special says Miss Daisy Powell, 20 years of age, and member of lead ing family, was burned to death at her home as the result of a kerosene ex- plosion that followed her attempt to start the kitchen fire. The burning oil was blown over her clothing and the flesh scalded from her bones. Her mother was burned in the face and on the arms in an effort to help the girl. She was the daught,r of z. H. Powell.
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per cent. The business of the port has never been greater in its history.
 The duties collected during the past year (July 1, 1907 to June 30, 190S) ex- ceeded those of the previous year by 70 per cent. The exports amounted to S27.- 9o3,S55 for this fiscal year. which is a net gain of $3,4S4,259 over the fiscal year 1907.
 The imports were s4,539053, showing a net gain of ,693 over last year. The tonnage of vessels entering Mobile during the fiscal year 1908 amounted to 639, ,02l tons, a net gain of 2,724 tons
 Tonnage clearing was 671,012 tons, net gain of 26516 tons
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w. D. M'CURDY FOR
 R. R. COM MISSIONER
HIS FRIENDS HAVE GONE ACTIVE " TO WORK AND SAY HE WILL RECEIVE A LARGE INDoRsE- MENT.

The friends of w. D. McCurdy of Lowndes county have been so persistent in urging him to run for railroad com missioner that he has at last consented to do so. MT. McCurdy is widely known throughout the state, is a man of af- fairs, and is well equipped, both by education and business qualifications, to fill the place. He has many friends in Birmingham who will no doubt be pleased to hear of his announcement. His friends have gone actively to work and he will no doubt receive very large indorsement from all parts of the state.
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Miss Sanderson Dies.

Florence, July 1.-(Special. )-Miss Mamie Sanderson, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Noah Sanderson, died this morn ing at o'clock at the family residence in East Florence. Miss Sanderson had been III for two weeks, death resulting from typhoid-pneumonia The deceased was IT years old, and was to have been married at an early date. She is sur vived by her parents, four sisters and three brothers.
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BANKHEAD WANTS GOOD ROADS Is Pleased With Plank in Dem-
 ocratic Platform BOULEVARD IS PROPOSED Frank V. Evans Suggests Modern Highway To Connect Birmingham
 and Jasper-John Franks
 Will Have Trial.
BOULEVARD IS PROPOSED
By FRANK V. EVANS.

Jasper, July 1.-(Speeial.) )-Senator Bankhead, whose summer residence is now in Jasper, kept in touch with dele gates at the Denver convention, urging the insertion of a good-roads plank in the platform, and now expresses delight at the eonsumation of the effort. He re- gards this as one of the most popular, practical and necessary blanks of the very many inviting ones promulgated by the democrats.
 The subject of good roads is much dis cussed in this part of the state and Walker county is only awaiting the open ing of Senator Overton's campaign to have the state give practical encourage ment to a long-neglected but much-needed plan for internal highway improvement.
 The establishment and maintenance of rural mail routes really renders the dirt roads national highways, and there is no reason why the national government should not contribute to their improve ment as well as to rivers and harbors.
 Good public roads are essential to tine growth and progress of the state. They are wealth producers and civilizers; there fore, there is good reason for the state to aid in the work of improving them.
 Good county roads are necessary to the convenience, comfort and safety of the country people; therefore, the counties should tax themselves to build and main- tain them.
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Seaboard, the best way to Atlanta, the best way to New York; the best way to Wash ington and Norfolk; best way to Carolina and Virginia Sea- shore resorts. Leave Birming- ham 4::15 pm. and $40 am. The "On- Time Line. J
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NEGRO KILLS HIS
 OWN CHILD
HE THROWS A HAMMER AT HIS WIFE AND STRIKES INFANT. PRODUCING THE cHILDs lN- STANT DEATH.

Anniston, July n.-(Special. .)-John Jones, negro, is in jail under the charge of killing his own child this morning with machinist's hammer, which he is said to have thrown with gree. violence at his wife, with whom he was engaged in a fight at their home. The hammer hit the child in the head and death was instan- taneous
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"PECK" and HELD MAN" will tell you that "PECK" and "HELDMAN" clothes never sold at such prices before. New goods, splen- did assortment, and courteous treatment. You'll save money trading with us. 221 N. 2Oth St. JOHNSON HARRIS CLO- THING co.
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This means much to you. A $15 suit, you get it now from us for $10, try one. Varley & Bauman Clothing Co.,, 1910 Sd Ave.
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News of Hartselle.

Hartselle, July 11.-(Special. )-Work on the cement sidewalks will commence next Monday morning, contracts already be- ing let for this improvement.
 County Superintendent of Education P. A. Oden announces that the state high school will open here between October 1 and 15.
 Chief of Police H. H. Wright is taking a school census of the Hartselle school district
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Wanted-C Competent and ex- perienced glove saleslady. Please do not apply unless you are experienced. Apply to manager ladies' department, Louis Saks.
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Mrs. Brown, formerly with the o. K. Barber Shop, is now with Mrs. Porter, Hillman Ho- tel, Room No. 148.
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Vote for J. M. Bradley, Alder man Second Ward.
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Montgomery. July 11.-(Speeial. )-With the meeting of the Second district exeeu- tive committee, which will be held in Montgomery next Tuesday, the fight for the congressional vacancy will be opened up in earnest. Naturally there is a great oeal of interest in the question of who will receive the support of the admins tratlon. Some say that S. H. Dent of Montgomery will be fortunate in this re- spect. Others, however, contend that there Is no intimation on the part of the administration leaders that they will sup port MT. Dent or anybody else On the other hand it is contended that the gov ernor has let it be known that the only action he will take in the matter will be after the nomination is made, at which time he expects to make speeches in the interest of the well known views that he holds on public matters.
 MT. Dent is naturally going to be strong candidate. He lives in Montgom- cry county, came to Montgomery from Eufaula. was appointed solicitor by Gov ernor Jelks, who also came from Eu- fauls, and Is known to stand personally very well In the good graces of Governor Conner, who is also a native of Barbour county. A well known politician said the other day while discussing the subject that these Barbour county fellows 'sho' do stand together''
 Other Candidates.
 w. H. Sanford of Troy is one of the best known men in church and lodge cir- cles in the state. Colonel Bricken, who is in command of the Second regiment, will be able to corral very large number among the military men and their friends. and Thomas J. Hall of Montgomery has an extensive labor field. It Is seen, there fore, that the announced candidates are pretty well fortified with distinct per- sonal followers. Enough so to make the race at the beginning anything but tame affair.
 The possibilities in the contest include some very strong men, and it now looks like in the free-for-all fight there will be 10 or l2 trying for the place. As the ln- dications point to a double primary, lov- CTS of a red hot political fight are able to see satisfactory prospects before the nomination Is finally made. If the ad- minstration keeps hands off, as it is au- thoritatively reported that 1t will, the fight will be rendered all the more inter esting.
 Talk of MT. Bryan.
 The nomination of MT. Bryan meets with decided approval among democrats of the state as a whole. It is regarded that man who has been able to hold the good wishes and affection of so large a per cent of the American people as compose the democratic party for so long time
 
 ness among his possessions. The Me- braska man has made a number of visits to Alabama, and has been heard by a great many citizens of the state. As whole they have not fully agreed with him on his policies, but the belief is gen. eral that he will not only have the sup- port of the large majority of the demo-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-12
COMER AND BRANDON AT PLANTERSV|LLE Talk on Education and Eat
 Barbecued Meats FALSE ALARM AT SEL MA Mrs. Force Will Be Allowed To Hold Postmastership and the Expected
 Vacancy Will Not Occur
 For the Present.
FALSE ALARM AT SEL MA

Selma, July 11.-(Special.)- At Plant ersville, in this county today, about 1900 people gathered to hear Governor Conner and Auditor Brandon speak on the subject of education, the occa sion being a big neighborh ood barbecue given in the interest of securing the state appropriation for the Planters vile high school. There is no opposi- tion in the county for this appropria- ton to go to Plantersville, where there is already a splendid nucleus for such an institution.
 J. B. Ellis, president of the county board of. education, presided over the meeting and introduced the governor and auditor. No other speeches were made and both officials were given closest attention. There was plenty to eat for everybody and the day was spent proftably and pleasantly.
 Postoffice Matter Settled.
 The following correspondence in re- gard to the Selma postofhce matter would seem to again cause interest to subside
 Selma, Ala, July 8, 1908. Postmaster General Washington D. c. Please inform me wheth CT department contemplates the removal of present postmaster at Selma. Am informed that no further steps will be taken to remove her. And would like to have report confirmed by you.
 (Signed) w. B. CRAIG.
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prove a revelation. This is a wonderfully rich county-rich in minerals, rich in tim Der, rich in agricultural lands and rich in the industry of its people. At the ap- preaching fair there will be exhibited ev- cry variety of agricultural and horticul- tural products grown on southern so except those of the semi-tropics. Im- mense and delightful specimens, too There will be horses, sheep, cattle and swine that will make the beholder i'm agine himself in the blue grass region of Kentucky. There will be monstrous spec imens of timber-hardwood and pine-and minerals rich and rare, and all of these produced right here in Walker county. The farmers are taking much interest in the fair proposition
 John Franks, charged with the murder of George Williams, near Carbon Hill last
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The Reply.
Postoffice Department.
 Wash ingtOn. Julv Q 1!


 Hon. ". B. Craig, Selma, Ala.
 My Dear Sir-The receipt acknowl- edged of your telegram of the Sth inst requesting to be informed whether the department contemplates the removal of the postmaster at Selma, in reply you are informed that the department has decided not to make a change in the postmastership at present, in view of the fact that a new assistant post master has been appointed and tho postmaster, Mrs. Force, has promised that there will be no further cause for complaint. Very truly yours.
 C. P. CRANFIELD First Assistant Postmaster General. The latter letter was received this afternoon. Maj D. M. Scott has secured voluminous indorsement and the same has been forwarded to the Presidents adviser in this state.
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Speaking of good roads leads to the thought suggested that Jefferson and Walker counties should join hands and build a boulevard from Birmingham to Jasper The distance Is only 40 miles, and the road passes through a beautiful sec tion of hills and valleys, rich in timber, minerals and agricultural lands; part of it thickly settled by white farmers and miners, the other part inviting to settlers when such road is built. It has been suggested that Birmingham and Jasper, being so close akin. should thus be drawn still closer together by such a tie as this. That it would enhance land values to wonderful degree, and afford comfort and convenience to people living along the line, is generally conceded, and it IS hardly possible there will be an object ing voice in either county. It would mean that the autoist, seeking business or pleasure in either Jasper or Birming- ham, need be on the road only one day, with hours to spare for engagements. It would mean that people living along the road could choose their own quick mar ket by wagon for their products and for their purchases. It would mean enhance ment of land values double the cost of the highway It would set the pace for other towns and cities closely allied and mutually dependent. It is a good line to start on the general proposition for good roads in Alabama.
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Information comes from every part of Walker county that this is to be a year of bumper food crops for the farmers. Corn was planted in abundance and the yield is assured in proportion. Other food crops are likewise numerous and abun
 dant. While cotton is little backward, the opinion is expressed that the yield will be far better than the average. The farmers of this county have had what they call "hard year." Last years yield and the low price of cotton forced them to strict economy and pinching frugality, but in a few weeks they will have their barns and larders well filed and, best of all they are less in debt than they have been in previous years, and most Of what they make this year is their own.
 The Walker county fair is going 70
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John Franks, charged with the murder of George Williams, near Carbon Hill last Thursday has been released on $500 bond.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-12

For best cruising cuts try The Gawk. hge-HeraH siuilding.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-12
Lusk Not Seeking.

Senator John A. Lusk of Marshall says that he will not be an applicant for the position of railroad commissioner, though he does not say that he would not ac- cept if the place were offered to him. In message to the Montgomery Journal he says q am not an applicant for railroad commissioner" Further than that, however, he does not go. This Is taken to mean that he may, after all, be put in by his friends as a man for the position
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Killed own Brother.

Roman Talley, negro youth, who lives on the outskirts of the city, was cleared of the charge of murder in kill ing his own brother, Will Tally. It was shown at the trial that Will Talley, who had only one leg, was trying to kill his brother with an axe, having him backed up in corner, and that the latter shot to save his own life.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-12
Transportation to Bessemer.

The passenger traffic officials of the Atlanta Birmingham and Atlantic rall- road, Alabama Great Southern railroad, Atlantic Coast Line railroad. Central of Georgia railway, Illinois Central railroad, Louisville and Nashville railroad, Nash ville Chattanooga and St. Louis railway. Seaboard Air Line, Southern railway and Western railway of Alabama and Mobile and Ohio will make effective for the Ala
 bama Press association convention at Bessemer round trip rates from stations on their lines in Alabama which will ap-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-12
Jefferson Taxes.

The importance of Jefferson county iu the affairs of Alabama IS shown by the fact that Tax Collector George B. Tarrant of that county has just paid into the state treasury the sum of s504, 7306S, represent- ing the amount due for the present tax period. The receipts were as follows: Gen. eral state tax, $1S7, ,649.S2 soldier, $74,459.66; school, $223, ,3792O total as above.
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cratic party, but a more extensive sup port than he had at either Of the other elections at which he was leader.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1908-04-21
EASTE Err.

To the great satisfaction of every
body. especially. the ladies, the sun
came out clear Sunday morning, the
weather was warm and balmy, and al
together it was an ideal Easter day.
There was an interesting exhibition
of new spring suits and Merry Wild
ow" and other fashionable bonnets on
the street and in the churches, and
the many people who delight in such
things found much to occupy their at
tenton during the day.
Special Easter services were held
at the Methodist and Episcopal
churches, Rev. J. o. Babin conducting
the latter and Rev. Henry Cauthen
conducting the former Both churches
were beautifully decorated with flow
ers for the occasion, large congrega-
tiOns were in attendance and the SER
vices were very much enjoyed.
A particularly interesting feature of
the services at the Methodist church
was the singing, solo by Miss Bes-
sic Gilbert and several hymns by the
chOirs excellent Quartette. Rev. Mr.
Cauthcn was at his best, and preached
Il most interesting and instructive SER
mon on the resurrection.
The congregations at the other
churches, Baptist, Presbyterian and
Associate Reformed were also unu-
sually large.
During Sunday afternoon many
young people enjoyed themselves
walking and riding in their Easter fin
cry, and from more than one stand
point. the day was most interesting.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1908-04-21
Situation and Outlook.

Let us take a sober. sensible view of
the situation as it stands now and of
the outlook for the future, not from
the standpoint of what we would like
to have: but from the standpoint of
trying To look at things as they are.
The reason for the existing depres-
sion in the cotton trade is of no i'm
portance for the purpose of the present
review. That the depression exists
and for this survey of the present and
the immediate future, that is sutfi-
cient.
That the country has enjoyed sever
al years of unprecedented prosperity,
there is no question. Everybody who
has cared to work has found plenty of
employment and the compensation
generally has been profitable. AS is
usual under such circumstances most
people have gone in for everything
they wanted. including many luXuries
that they have never been able to en-
joy before We are speaking general
~. but every reader is requested to APP
ply the statement to himself and see
tu what extent he personally knows 1t
to he true.
Now there has come Il depression.
1t has not hit this locality real hard
yet: but ii seems that any reasonably
intelligent man ought to be able to
see it. When we see heavy clouds
moving before strong winds. we think
there is probability of rain, and
many of the signs in the business
world are hardly less plain.
Whether there is an over production
Of cotton goods in America we do not
know: but that is Il matter of very
little consequence. There is no doubt
of the fact that the cotton mills have
for some time past been making more
cotton goods than consumers were
willing t. buy. and that practically all
Of them are now badly overStnCkcd.
They have on hand large quantities Of
goods that they are unable t" sell for
more than the cost of production.
I'm the situation that CnnfruntS the
cotton mills there iS no problem. If
the mills GO on accumulating stocks,
prices will continue downward, and the
end of the game will be bankruptcy.
The mills, al most Of them. see that
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1908-04-21
COM MON PLEAS.

The regular spring term of the court
| of common pleas for York county con-
vened yesterday morning, the honor
able. r. G. Watts presiding, and the
| following jurors answering To the cal
| Of the clerk:
G. Fl. BranSOn. r. II. Crook, c. S
Moorhead. l.. p. Neely, A. j. Ballard
Stephenson. +. NJ. Bankhead. j. f.
Castles. G. w. Sweat. S. E. Sturgis, j.
NJ. Brice, c. j. YoungblOod, o. l.. San
ders, w. +. Downs, s. w. Thomas
VIM. Y. Parks, ]. w. Boyd. w. f.
Roach. ]. A. McGill, J. A. WillifOrd, j
B. Barron. w. d. Anderson, w. l.. Will
liams, L. w. H. Pope, ]. A. Garrison
T. w. Allen.
These were reported by the sheriff
mot found" H. w. Draffin, R. w
Candy, f. NJ. Faris, j. B. McFadden, D
S. Smith, c. L. Delhi.
These failed to answer: Mr.. F. G.
Whitner. because Of his right to eX-
eruption by reason of his having been
aC mitted to the bar, and Mr.. r. l.. de-
LOach by reason Of his absence In
| Florida.
The following were excused by the
court: c.. II. BransOn, +. p. Nicely and
w. L. Williams.
that Of j. Q. Wray against the South
ern railway This was a suit for the
penalty of $500 that the statute pre-
scribes against railroads for know
ingly and wilfully misrouting con-
Signments Of goods. The case had
been before the jury before. The first
| time there was verdict for the plain
| tiff; but there was a compromise as
to the amount and the verdict was sci
aside. The next time there was mis-
| trial and yesterday the jury found fol
the defendant. There was no question
Of the fact that the shipment had been
miSrouted as alleged: but the jury
was not convinced that the misroutine
was wilful and deliberate w. w
Lewis, Esq. for plaintiff and J. E
Mcdonald for defendant.
The following jurors were drawn
from the five-mile box to fill out the
venire: J. c. Morrow, w. S. Barn
| well, A. ]. ParrOtt, II. j. Connor. Il. V
Whitesides, Samuel c. Smith, Geo. H
Sherrer. j. r.. Adkins, j. M. Ferguson
| j. +. Carroll.
The first case taken up this morn
| ing was that of Joe M. Taylor VS.
| Southern Railway company, suit fol
damages on account of inconvenience
and discomfort sustained because OF
delayed train. Court granted a non
suit.
The next case taken up was that OF
B. NJ. Evans VS.. the Southern Rail
way company, suit for $3.50 damages
on account of injuries alleged to have
been sustained in a wreck near the 1876
mile post in North Carolina on Feb. r.
1907. w. Nj. Dunlap for plaintiff and
]. f. Mcdonald. Esq, for defendant
The case was still in progress when
The Enquirer went to press.
The outlook for a full week Of the
court of common pleas is more or less
doubtful. There is plenty of work to
keep the court going; but Judge Watts
has given notice that any unnecessary
delay in getting Il case up is likely to
be met with a sine die adjournment.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1908-04-21
FEARLESS AND JUST.

If the honorable, r. G. Watts is es'
pecially noted for one thing more thal
another it is the directneSS at Whlcf
he gets at the meat of cases that come
before him and his clear cut concep'
ton of the law.
1t is a generally understood fact tina,
his honor does not have great dea
to say in charging a jury; but every
word he does say counts and there Is
generally very little room for misun-
derstanding.
With the lawyers he is very positive
Some of these are inclined to think
that he is abrupt; but this is hardly
correct. Those who have given most
careful attention to his hOnOrs dis
position and habits, have noticed that
when a lawyer commences getting OF
on something that does not meet his
approval. there is at first mild sug-
gestion of a contrary view, and if the
lawyer fails to take the hint promptly
he Is liable To be jerked up shortly
with something like a blow from a
club.
OF course, there are those who
think that his honor is sometimes dis
posed to be a little arbitrary. That is
natural. The other fellow who does
not agree is almost always arbitrary
But somehow or other during a career
of twelve or fourteen years on the
bench. Judge Watts has the record of
being upheld by the supreme court in
a larger per cent of rulings than any
other judge on the bench
Some attribute this record to thor
Ough knowledge of the law, some to
long experience and some to plenty OF
good horse sense: but whatever the