The age-herald., 1901-07-18
THE CITY.

THE CITY.
 Installation of officers.-The install ation of officers of Sam Thompson Council R. S. & D. M., will take place tonight.
 Dog Catchers Busy.-The dog catch CTS are still doing big business, and strychnine is being employed to dis patch the canines which have not tags on them.
 Police and the Mule.-The police still have the mule which was found in the possession of Will Pennington, a negro, and are very anxious for the owner to call for same.
 The New Fire Apparatus.-Chair- man Harry Jones of the fire committee reports that the new fire engine or dered by the city some time ago will be shipped by the factory on July 22.
 Joe Raquette's Father Here.-The father of Joseph Raquette, who was killed by Lee McGimpsey, has arrived in the city from Cullman, and has or dered Gaudin & Loy, the undertakers, to ship the body to that place for inter- ment.
 Thomas Puliam Dead.-Thomas Pulliam, father of Drury Pulliam of the Ledger, died in Montgomery Tuesday after an illness of several months. Deceased was 70 years of age. The funeral took place in Montgomery yes terday.
 Mayor Drennen Leaves-Mayor Drennen left last night for Milwaukee to attend the Elks' convention. Alder man R. H. Thach will act Mayor Pro Tem during his absence. MT. Drennen expects to be away from the city about two weeks.
 Trades' Council Meets Sunday.-The Trades Council will meet in special session Sunday to discuss Labor Day celebration, which comes on Monday, September 12, this year. It Is prob able the festivities will be given at the fair grounds.
 Frank A. Hodges Dead.-Frank A. Hodges, well-known citizen of Bir- mingram, died in Mobile yesterday morning at an early hour. MT. Hodges has been i'll for some time, and went to Mobile to regain his health. He leaves wife.
 Officer Nix Returns.-Officer Nix has returned from Decatur, where he went to attend the funeral of Capt. A. O. Pickard, former chief of police of Bir- mingham. The funeral did not occur until yesterday afternoon, and Officer Nix could notsremain that long.
 The Great Chief Is PIeased.-T. B. Hazleton of Jasper, great chief of rec ords of the Improved Order of Red Men in Alabama, spent yesterday in the city. He states that the order is in a fiourishing condition, and new lodges are being installed often.
 The Newell Case.-Coroner Paris and the jury will resume the investi- gation of the death of H. c. Newell at Bessemer this morning. Several new witnesses have been found, and both Bullard and Summers, the men now in the county jail, accused of the killing, will be questioned further.
 Street Railway EmpIoyes.-A meet ing of the Amalgamated Association of Street Railway Employees was held last night at .ne headquarters in Allen hall. Several new members were initiated at the meeting and much enthusiasm was shown. The local union is now in better condition than ever in its his- tory, and the indications are that 1t will continue to grow into prominence. 
 Building PermIts.-The following building permits have been issued: w. s. Davis, one-story frame dwelling be- tween Fourteenth and Fifteenth streets near Seventh avenue, $500; Mrs. M. c. Clancey, four one-story frame dwell ings on Fifteenth street and Avenue H, $70G each; W. s. Davis, one-story frame on Seventh avenue between tourteenth and Fifteenth streets, $900; B. c. Boggs, two one-story frame houses on uneeless street between Tenth and Eleventh streets, $1,000; B. c. Boggs, two one-story frame dwell lngs on Florida street between Tenth and Eleventh streets, $500 each; B. s. bcull, two-story frame dwelling on Twelfth avenue between Fifteenth and Sixteenth streets, $2,000; B. c. Boggs, two-story frame dwelling on Alabama street between Tenth and Eleventh 1to