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The oasis., 1909-04-24

attorney for defence in the case OF
the Territory VS.. AL Johns.
Yesterday evening Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank J. Duffy entertained a num-
Der of friends in honor of Judge
Doan.
Thursday evening there arrived
from the East Mr.. Frank E. Swick
ard of the Scranton correspondence
schools.
Strawberries from the Salt River
valley and California of excellent
quality are plentiful in the Nogales
market just now.
Thursday Mr.. George w. Akin
son arrived from Tucson to attend
to buiness matters requiring his
presence in the line city,
Mr.. G. M. Aldrich, last year one
of the crack players on the Nogales
ball team has this week been in
town visiting with his old friends.
Large consignments of fruits and
early vegetables from Mexico are
crossing the line daily destined for
the eastern markets of the United
States.
Do you dance? Papago Hose
Co. give dance tonight at Armory
hall, to which an invitations given
to all who enjoy good time, and
desire to help good cause.
The mill in Roy d Titcomb's
lumber yard is kept very busy now
saving and dressing lumber to fill
the constantly increasing orders
from the contractors of Nogales
and for shipment into Mexico.
Services at the First Methodist
church tomorrow at II a. m. and
1880 p. m. In the morning the
pastor will have for his subject
"The Judgment" In the evening,
Professionalism" Strangers are
most cordially invited to attend all
services.
The Thomas Cusack Sign Adver-
Using Co., of Chicago have covered
the whole west side OF Mr.. Pat
Humans livery and boarding
stable with a glazing illustrated
advertisement of a we'll known
brand of smoking tobacco. Now,
if Pat could induce some enterpris-
ing dealer to paint on the south
side of the barn an equally glaring
whiskey advertisement the com
bination would be an fat.
Thursday Thomas D. Casanega
and J. E. Wise petitioned the court
for injunction to restrain Edwin
Egan and others from the use o
water for irrigation taken from the
Santa Cruz river at certain poin
near Calabasas. After the jury haC
retired to consider their verdict ir
J the Silvas case Judge Doan took VI
the case in Chambers, and heart
testimony, but could not finish the
t case at single sitting, so it Wen
over to Friday. Yesterday th,
Judge gave decision which par
celled out the water among various
claimants.
Last Saturday evening, abou
half past seven, while the occupant
i of house on the corner of Sonoiti
avenue and the driveway just soutl
The oasis., 1909-04-24

Services at the First Methodist
church tomorrow at II a. m. and
1880 p. m. In the morning the
pastor will have for his subject
"The Judgment" In the evening,
Professionalism" Strangers are
most cordially invited to attend all
services.
The oasis., 1909-04-24

Saturday. April "a, 1909
NOTICE.

THE OASIS will be found on file
in the following places:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-23
PLANS FOR PAYING
 STREETS APPROVED

Gadsden, June 22.-(Special)-At the meeting of the city council last night the plans and specifications for the proposed pavement of the business section of the city were approved as drawn by the engineer and as soon as they can be printed will be ready for those who want to bid on the work. Bids will be ac- cepted until July 15, which date has been set for opening them Bids on four diff ferent kinds of paving are asked for and decision will not be made until their comparative cost Is ascertained.
 Jack Whitmore, the murderer of Bob Perry, who has been in a more or less critical condition since the killing as a result of knife wounds received at the hands of son of the murdered man, was today declared out of danger by the attending physician and is said to be in a fair way to fully recover in a few weeks. He will be given a preliminary hearing at the next session of the county court.
 The daily quota of water continues to fall and the farmers of this section are becoming desperate over the untoward situation. Many of them declare that the crop will not exceed 40 per cent of general average for recent years
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-23
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-23

vided that all male residents of the county from IS to 60 years of age were liable to ten days road duty or pay the sum of $7.50. At the time the law went into effect it was plain that those residing in the corporate limits of city must pay the road tax and also the street taxes of the city. After the adoption of the new municipal code 1t was plainly seen that the county authorities were unable to collect road funds from those who reside in a municipality. Therefore, quite a large number of negroes have also been arrested and arraigned before Mayor Vim for having failed to pay their street taxes. Both courts have been quite busy trynig cases of this character during the past few days.
 Since Saturday night rain has been falling in and around this section which Is quite discouragng to the farmers. Dur ing the past ten days of dry weather the planters have been greatly encouraged and have been quite busy replanting corn and cutting out grass. The present con diion of the weather is quite discourage ing and it is being freely predicted that only about half crop of cotton will be raised, while the corn crop will fall far short of previous seasons.
 Quite a number of Slavs from the camp near Dayton have been in the city for the past few days. and 1t Is said that they are doing well out there. Frank James, who some years ago came to this country and began the industry of getting out slaves, has had several camps of. Savs established in this county. MT. James sailed the first of this month for Europe where he will spend several months and on his return to this country will bring a lot more of these Slavs back with him. MT. James Is now located in Louisiana where he is working up the timber on his large tract of land which he recently purchased.
 Attorney C. K. Abrahams will leave in few days for Asheville. N C., where he will spend several weeks In that city among the Blue Ridge mountains.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-23
GREENVILLE MAN DEAD.
Farmers Are Growing Despondent
 Over Crop Outlook.

Csreenville. June 22-(Special.) )-The news has reached here of the death of a former resident of Greenville, MT. Willis Armstrong. He ewasassassinated in Benton, H., on June r, and his body brought to Letohatchie Saturday. Just r years and six months to the day before his father was killed in the same way by the desperadoes, Hipp and Kelly. He was born in the lower part of the county and lived there till he was almost grown. He was a member of the United Mine Work CTS of America and was buried by them.
 Yesterday at Monterey the marriage of MT Scott Storey of this place and Miss Sudie Kendrick of Monterey was solemn ized. The young man is well and favor ably known all over the county and his bride Is quite favorite here and at home.
 The announcement of the marriage of MT Thomas Broughton Stallings and Miss Fannie Elizabeth Carroll in Washing ton, D. C., on June 15 was received by the many friends of MT. Stallings here yesterday. He is a former Greenville boy and his hosts of friends here wish for him and his bride life's choicest bless ings.
 Another heavy rain fell yesterday and continued until about o'clock this after noon. There was little wind. Another seems imminent and the farmers around here are very Respondent over the looks of the crop. A weeks work last week would have done wonders, but on account of the daily rains few had chance to work mores than a part of each day. The creeks are all flooded and passing is diff ficult. Few farmers were in town Sat urday and trading was dull A general depression seems to have settled over the whole county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-23
NEGRO MARSHAL
 IS OUT ON BOND
Charge Is Made of Assault
 With intent to Murder
ANOTHER TRIAL PUT OFF
Investigation of Difficulty Between Ross Chatham and J. B. Turner
 Is Deferred-Camp Site Is Being Put in Order.

Anniston, June 22.-(SpeciaL)- )-Clark Hurd, the negro marshal of Hudson City, was released from the county jail late Monday afternoon on a bond of $500, which was promptly furnished by his friends in Hobson City shortly after Hamp Draper, Jr., of Oxford had sworn out warrant before Judge Crook, charg ing Hurd with assault with intent to murder Bill Allen.
 The swearing out of the warrant against Hurd was the first move against him outside of his voluntary surrender to the authorities here Sunday shortly after the shooting and paved the way for Hurd's release from prison on a bond.
 Much depends on the outcome of Bill Aliens wounds as to what will finally be the charge against Hurd. If Allen dies the charge will be murder and a new warrant will have to be sworn out Reports from Allen state that he is get ting along fairly well and has a chance to recover, though his condition is se- rious.
 There will be no preliminary trial in this case until the outcome of Aliens wounds is known. The case is set for a hearing next Friday before Judge Crook, but there will probably be no trial unless Allen should die before that time.
 There was to have been an jnvestiga- tion this morning of the difficulty be- tween Ross Chatham and J. B. Tur- ner, in which the latter was struck with a rock and critically injured but because of the condition of Turner. which is now said to be precarious the trial was again deferred until July 6. The difficulty grew out of old grudge between the two parties on account of Turner shooting out the eyes of Chat mans brother in Alexandria last win ter, for which Chatham was taking re- venge when he struck Turner.
 The camp site Just outside Oxford Lake park, which will be occupied by the Third regiment on July IT, is being rapidly placed in order. It has been laid off, a number of electric light poles and a tall flag pole have been raised. A proper system of drainage and water works will be installed
 The site is ideal, being on rolling ground and sloping off from hill, on which will be located the headquarters of the regiment.
 A company of regulars from the Sev- enteenth United States infantry will be encamped with the Third. The band will be a feature of the camp. This will be Memoli's band of Birmingham, which is considered one of the best in the state. It is enlisted in the Third regiment and can be used by none of the other troops of the National Guard.
 J. B. Darlington will continue as man. ager of the Woodstock furnaces here for the receivers. J. M. Barr, president of the company and one of the receivers. returned to the city Monday and it was stated that the plant would probably be ready to resume operations by July D. the work of refining the larger furnace hay ing been continued without Interruption.
 Charlie Thomas underwent operation in Sellers hospital yesterday afternoon for the purpose of removing from his hand a piece of steel that has been there for two years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-23
UNKNOWN NEGROES
 BODY IS FOUND Labsrer Was Working on Gev- ernment Tug and Fell Off
MUST PAY THE ROAD TAX
Negroes of DemopoIis Have Been Hauled Up for Not Working Roads or Paying Tax-Rains
 Discourage the Farmers.

Demopolis, June 22.-tSpecial.)-The re- mains of the unknown negro who fell off the government boat Nugent Saturday near Backbone branch, about four miles from this city, on the Warrior river, were seen floating Monday evening in the Warrior river near the Black War rior Lumber company. The body was recovered and buried The negro, who was coal black about 35 years old, was unknown here.
 The negro's body showed signs of fonl play, and 1t is supposed that he and an other negro had had a difficulty on the tug and In all probability was knocked In the head and thrown overheard in order to cover all trace of the crime.
 During the past few days a large num- Der of negroes have been arrested and arraigned before Judge W. F. Herbert of the city court of Demopolis for fall ing to work the public roads for the re- quired ten days. At recent session of the legislature special road law was passed for Marengo county, which pro
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-23
DIES AT BRIDGEPORT.
Fred olyer Was One of Jackson Coun-
 tvs Best Known Veterans.

Scottsboro, June 22-(Special. )-Fred Ol- yer, one of Jackson county's old and well known citizens, died at his home at Bridgeport of heart failure, Friday morning. MT Olyer had been to Memphis attending the Confederate reunion and returned in his usual good health. He had picked some beans in the garden and was sitting on the porch preparing them when he suddenly fell from his chair and died before assistance could reach him. The funeral was held at his home Saturday morning at Il o'clock, burial services taking place at the old Baptist cemetery, near Stevenson at 3:15 O clock Saturday evening, the Rev. Flaw kins officiating, MT. Olyer is survived by his wife and three children. He was 73 years old. He was born in Dekalb county and had lived all his life in De- kalb and Jackson counties.
 One of the most interesting of social events to occur in Bridgeport this sea- son was the marriage on Wednesday evening of Miss Clara Louise Lee, sec ond daughter of Dr. and Mrs E. L. Lee, and MT. James Percy Freeman. The ceremony took place at o'clock at the home of the brides parents. with only the members of the family present. Rev. V. H. Hawkins officiated. large re- oeption followed the ceremony at which a number of invited guests were pres ent The bride Is possessed of a very charming personality and belongs to one of the oldest and most widely known fam flies in the county. The groom is one of the most prominent and popular young . r. F<.,...a ,-1 lived in Louisville Ky. for which city the young couple left at Ii o'clock that night. They will be at home in Bridge port after July l.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-23
POLITICAL TALK
 IN DALLAS COUNTY Sherif'S Race Is Now Center of
 Attraction 7 RAINS CAUSING BAMAGE Many Counties in Southern and Cen traI Part of the State Are
 Heavy Losers and Farm
 CTS Are Despairing.

Selma, June 2.-(Special.) l.)-Another turn in affairs political in Dallas coun- ty has come this time the sheriff's race being the center of attraction. The accredited leading candidate in the contest for this office will hardly be in the race, or at least unless his health rapidly improves the likelihood of his entering the contest Is very far off. This has led to many candidates in the receptive attitude coming out. The latest to make formal announcement is H. Pettus Randall of Marion Junction. a strong candidate, particularly with the young men. His announcement is followed by reports of several other en- tries being made and the next few days are expected to bring forth more than enc aspirant to succeed Sheriff Doherty T. W. Barker has announced for cir cult clerk and Is the only candidate for that office thus far to come out or to he mentioned
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-23
Masons Elect Officers.

Eutaw, June 2.-(Special,)-At a regu- lar communication of Amty lodge, No. 54, A. F and A. M., of Alabama, held on June 21, the following officers were elected for the ensuing Masonic year: w M., Radford E. Mobley; s. w, Mar tin l.. Malloy; J. w., Edward A. Tuck treasurer, William M. Palmer; secretary, James I. Lanford; s. D.. Alex Hafner, Jr.; J. D., Reginald w. Barnes; tiler, T. Ed Tibbs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-23
Saved From the GaIIows,

Washington, June 22.-President Taft today commuted to life Imprisonment the sentence of death imposed on Henry L. Schrifogle, alias "Ducky'' Holmes, con- victed of the murder In this city in 1907 of Mary A. Hamilton. The execution was to have taken place next Thursday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-23
LIFE OF A PIMPLE
Compilations Are Cleared and Pim- pies Disappear Overnight Without TrOuhIe

pies Disappear Overnight Without
 Trouble.
 The dispensers of poslam. new skin discovery, ask that notice be given that no one is urged to purchase 1t without first obtaining an experimental pack age. Every one who has tried it knows that the 50-cent box, on sale at Jacobs Pharmacy and all drug stores is sufficient to cure the worst cases of eczema, where the surface affected Is not too large. The itching. ceases on first application. It will also care acne, letter, blotch es, scaly scalp, hives, bar ber's and every other form of Itch, in- cluding itching feet. Being flesh colored and containing no grease, the presence of poslam on exposed surfaces, such as the face and hands, is not perceptible. Water and soap cannot be used in connection with it, as these irritate and prolong skin troubles, sometimes even causing them.
 As to the experimental package of poslam, 1t can be had free of charge by mail of the Emergency Laboratories, S2 West Twenty fifth street, New York. It alone is sufficient to clear the com plexion overnight, and to rid the face of pimples in 24 hours.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-23
Local and Personal.

Mrs. Meyer Gerson, who was former ly Miss Bertha Sch uster, is spending a while with her family in this citI having come over from Montgomery last night. She was accompanied home by her sisters, Misses Maude and Helen Schuster.
 Mrs. B. M. Harrington, formerly of this city but now living in Greensboro, Fla, is on visit to this city
 Congressman and Mrs. w. B. Craig are at home for few weeks. Mr. Craig will return to Washington, Mrs. Craig remaining home for some time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-23
Knights To Hold Memorial.

Decatur, June 22-(Special.)- )-Sunday Hermeon lodge No. Is of Decatur, and New Bra lodge No. s2 of New Decatur Knights of Pythias. will hold memorial and decoration serivces at the city ceme- tery. The orator of the occasion will be Judge Osceola Kyle of Decatur, late United States judge to the Panama canal zone. There are about 20 members of the Knights of Pythias in the oity cem- etery here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-23
Edward S. Ranier Dead.

New Orleans, June 22.-After an illness of several months Edward s. Rapier, sec retary of the Peoples Homestead asso- citation of New Orleans, died at Coving ton. La, today. He was a son of Thomas G. Rapier, general manager of the New Orleans Picayune, and director of the Associated Press.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-23
Mrs. l.anders Dead.

Decatur, June 22.-(Special)-M Mat tie Hartung Landers died at her home on Prospect Drive, New Decatur, after an illness of several months Her husband and two small children survive her. Mrs. Landers was one of the most popular and best known ladies of New Decatur. Her family was one of the most prominent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-23

eastern Tariff association in regard to insurance rates in Selma. The Selma Water company and the cfy have put in lately new hydrants and otherwise decreased the risks by fire, and the peo- pie believe that they ought to be given a reduction in rates
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-23
Postmasters Granted Leave.

Washington. June 22-Postmasters of the third and fourth classes in Texas. have been granted leave of absence to attend the annual convention of the Texas Post masters State league at Waco, August 10, II and 12.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-23
NiruInIa Is Elanahin.

Washington. June 22-Capt. Samuel P. Comley, commander of the fourth di- vision of the Atlantic fleet, has seclected the battleship Virginia as his flagship, instead of the former flagship Wiscon- sin.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-23
No injunction Aaainst Roads.

Decatur, June Especial. )-Chancellor William Fl. Simpson has denied the writ of injunction brought some days ago by M D. Wiggins and others against Pro- bate Judge William F. Skeggs and the board of county commissioners restrain ing them from building more turnpike roads in the county until turnpikes leading out of Hartselle were built. The court held that there was no threatened di- version of the county's funds by the county commissioners and that there was no equity in the bill asking for an in- junction. Therefore the injunction was denied.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-23
Rain Doing Damage.

There is nothing overdrawn as to the reports of damage done the crops in this section by the continued rains The damage is not confined to this sec tion alone, but extends almost to the lower tier of counties of the state. Your correspondent returned last night from trip extending from the Florida line in southeast Alabama to Selma In the section around Dothan and up to Ozark the crops are fine and there are fields of corn and patch es of cot ton all doing splendidly. From Troy north and from Luverne north the rains have been damaging in the ex- treme and there Is real apprehension A farmer from the Luvern section told your correspondent that he knew of more than one family that were rent ing lands who had gone to their land lords and given up in dispair. leaving for some other section to secure work to support their families. The farmers in Selma today attending court are ex- ceedingly blue and believe that not even half crop will be mode
 Cleaning Up Day.
 Next Monday Is "Cleaning-up Day" in Selma. Mayor Atkins has issued his annual proclamation calling upon all householders to clean up around their premises on that day and the Civic Inn provement league has arranged for committees to assist the city in get ting vacant lots cleaned from weeds and filth.
 Paving Crew Leave.
 The Memphis Asphalt Paving com panys crew which has been putting down the pavement on Broad street left yesterday afternoon for Little Rock, Ark. They will return to Selma in a short time and commence work on Ala bama street, and it is expected by that time they will also have the contract for paving Lauderdale street. Now that Selma has commenced to have paved streets there will be miles upon miles of work done before a stop Is made.
 For Better Rates.
 Mayor Atkins left this afternoon for Atlanta, where he goes to have con- ference with the officials of the South
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-23
Tobacco poina Well.

Despite. the wet weather the tobacco crop is doing well at Brewton, according to report made to Commissioner of Agri- culture J. A. Wilkinson by J. E. Blohm, government expert on duty there. There has been much hurt from the rains. but the final outcome is thought to be bright. The filler crop has been topped and is now almost to the harvesting point, and the late shade crop is looking well, the only danger being from worms. How ever, MT. Blohm is inclined to be very optimistic on the future.