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The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1902-09-05

The oldest death sentence cXtant Is
found I'm the Amherst papyri contain
ing the trials of state criminals I'm
Egypt. about 1900 II. &. The criminal
IN this case was found guilty of magic
which his Judges state "was worthy %.
death, which ne carried out ana he
Killed himself" apparently 10y stab
bing. MS I'm the Japanese "hari kari
which is also OF very ancient origin.
Among less civilized peoples drown
ing would seem 10 have been the EARL.
est method OF lcg1l punishment, FOR
about $50 H. e. the BritonS killed their
criminals by throwing them into =
quagmirc. Ot other than capital pun
ishmcntS the oldest recorded comes
from Chaldca, whore IL was enacted
some COCO years ago that when any
one MANNED q slave "thC hand that
thus offended should pay him each day
n measure Of corn
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1902-09-05
MANTON.

Miss Mary Lister 10 stopping ct Block
Island.
Ten new looms have been placed In the
Manton mill,
Mamie Godfrey Is visiting friends at
Meshsnticut Park.
Miss Sarah Dyer Barnes has returned
from her vacation.
IT, Hughes has a steam saw mill at
work saving wood.
III reported that Joseph Coupe |, seri.
ou,ly III In England.
An Italian was badly Injured in the
mill on Wednesday.
Lula Hulnes returned on Monday from
q stay at Block Island.
The schools on the Johnston eide begin
Monday. September 18th.
Rev. Alva Carpenter and family have
moved into the Prior house.
Charles Wilde attended the engineers
convention at Boston this week.
Morgan Pease occupied the pulpit at
the Christian Church last Sunday.
Miu Ruth Deveraux returned on
Monday from two months trip abroad.
John Simpson and a. L. Remington Of
Fitchburg, visited friends here recently.
Rev. George II. Gilbert has returned
from two weeks stay at Auburn, MAu
The public schools begin here next
Monday. Reuben +. Randall. who has
been Principal of the Manton Grammar
School for at least a dozen years, viii be
transferred to the Branch Avenue Gram.
mar chool, and Herriek z. Young OF the
Vineyard Street Grammar School 10 the
new Principal at Manton.
Experience has demonstrated just what
Ramon's Pink Pills will do. X. l..
MeDavid. Kelly, La, says; II suffered
from constipation and congestion Of the
liver for many years, and tried the best
doctors In the country without any bene.
fit, and to my surprise was entirely cured.
I eheerfully recommend them for all and
even more than you claim for them"
Corrigsn, the spothecsryi T. r. Parker,
Olneyvillei N. r. Reiner, Centredale,
Potter & Blanchard. No. Seituate.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1902-09-05
Mnrk Thni ihn I,cnri nncn.

The work of the heart is the clrcu-
lation of the life giving blood through
out the body. with each stroke or
beat of the heart II projects something
like six ounces of blood into the bod
lily conduits, throwing ii for distance
OF nine feet. That it does siXty-ninc
times n minute, 4, 40 times each hour,
)0,3G0 times In day, 362O6, 400 times
In n year and 2,54O, ,337, 100 times I'm n
lifetime of seventy years. The blood
IS propelled by the heart nine feet each
beat, 207 yards each minute. seven
miles an hour, 100 miles I'm Il day, Gl,SlI
miles in year and 1880, 100 miles in
the seventy years.
The total force eNcrtcd 10y the heart
every twcnty-four hours has been cal
culatcd TO bc equal TO 12i foot tons -
that Is, if the whole force expended
by the heart I'm twenty four hours were
gathered into one huge stroke such n
power would lift 12l tons one foot of
the ground This being the daily
force. that eXcrted In year would be
equal TO 1920 foot tons and that In Il
lifetime sf seventy years 3.lIo,303.
Such Is the enormous amount of work
performed 10y the human heart, which
only weighs eleven ounces and is about
the size of the closed fist.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1902-09-05
"oId Patch" the F~rgcr.

II was about the year 1884 that the
first forEcriCs on a very large scale
were discovered hy the Bank of En-
land. and these were done by one man,
known from his favoritc disguise as
"Od Patch" by a large issue Of
notes spread over "A long period he de
fraudcd the bank of more than l2OO,-
600, and, having only one coulidant,
his mistress, great difficulty WAS cX-
pCricnccd In tracing the source of The
.forgcrics. "Old Patch i'm hN check
cred career of lottery Office keeper,
stockbrokcr and gambler had given
banbuotcs careful study and acquired
IA knowledge of engraving, paper max
Ing and printing lie made his own
ink, manufactured the paper and print.
ed the notes on a private press. I'm va
rious disguiscs ne hired boys from the
streets 10 present the notes. Suspicion
was at last aroused 10y his movements
lie was thrown into prison, where hc
cheated the law 10y hanging himself in
his cell. London Chronicle.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1902-09-05
TOOL THAT ALMOST TALKS
Yet Its Complicated Mechanism Can
lie Tended by "a Girl.

The most highly developed OF ma
chine tools IL the automatic screw ma
chine, and, like many another con-
! tryance for saving labor. its home is
! New England. IL Is a development OF
/ the ordinary steel working lathe, the
( intermediate step being the monitor
| lathe I'm which the various cutting
/ tools proirudc from the side OF steel
turret like thirteen inch guns from a
battlcship turret. I'm the nonautomatic
screw machine the turret IL reyolyed
by the operator 10 as 10 bring each tool
into play, just as the turret on the old
Monitor was reyolyed 10 bring one gun
after another into action. But In the
automatic machine the work Is done
without human guidance.
In making screws, nuts, bolts, studs
and other small pieces that must be
turned, drilled or threaded for watches,
clocks, typewrtcrs, electrical instru-
ments and other mcchanlsms all the
operator has 10 do Is 20 feed the
"stock"-a long, thin rod Of steel or
brass to the machine The feeding
mechanism carries the rod slowly for
ward into the field Of action. The tur-
ret advances ana puts its first tool at
work on the end Of the rod When this
tool has done It's task, the turrct with
draws Il, turns and advances second
tool into action. Each cutting tool
around the turret has It's distinct work
TO perform one cutting thread, an
other shaping head, another putting
on point, another drilling a hole, still
another putting on knurllng The tur-
ret automatically brings each OF per
haps six tools into action, ana when
the work Is finished the completed
screw drops into n pan. while the
"stock" is automatically fed fOrwaI
TO begin the complex operation again.
A stream OF machine oil pours cOntin-
uously on the work 10 carry away the
heat, and the little metal cuttings col
lect I'm heap under the machine.
Hour after hour this wonderful au-
tOmaton goes through It's cycle OF Opcr-
ations, the turrct clicking every mo-
mcnt as It brings a new tool forward.
Small brass pieces, on which but one
tool cuts, are dropped at the rate Of
four second. Large screws Of com
plicatcd design upon which n whole
turretful Of tools must work are cut
from n steel rod at the rate Of one or
two minute. SO perfectly are these
screw machines constructed that an un-
skilled workman can operate n row of
them. All he is required to do Is To keep
them fed with "stOck." In some shops
girls tend the machines Success.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1902-09-05
Good Groceries

are what every housekeeper wants. ~
the same time the economical buyeT
Insists on low prices. II 10 easy to ge'
good groceries at some stores and low
prices at others, but II 10 not often thai
you find both at the same store, m you dc
at ours. Best Haxall four, 6oc. bag. so
Dbl; 7olbs. Revere Fine gr. sugar, 90
10 ID. tubs Vermont Fancy Butterine
81 60; Full cream mild cheese, I4c. lb
a rich Formosa tea, 4oc. Id. a good
drinking coffee, ISc. lb; for soc. chal'
lsnge condensed milk, &c. can, 3 for 2Se
"The Hustlers,"
THOMPSON BROS,
Olneyvllle Square.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1902-09-05
IAnrN nnn Climate.

The American climate, with its ex-
trcmes OF heat and cold, is very trying
upon ivory, and ivory backed mirrors
Of European manufacture almost In
variably crack across the back after
n few months OF use upon this side or
the Atlantic. The American manufac-
turcrs have hit upon the cNpcdient Of
leaving space between glass and
frame I'm order 60 allow for ccntrac-
tion and cXpausion.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1902-09-05
A pIcn For CnnrtrsN.

We have lost the old fowcry forms
OF politcncss. and now we never waste
THANK your ON fellow creature who
is not of our own immediate circle. \
tradesman does, but he knows Il will
be charged I'm the bill. | wonder what
will bring us back To the old sweet
ness OF manncr2 Why should not the
customer in the tcashop or the custom.
er I'm the pOstoificc say please" when
he gives his order and the other spare
THANK your when he has paid his
bill? IL makes life run so much more
easlly.-Girls Realm.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1902-09-05
LlnrerlnR summer Colde.

Don't let a cold run at this season. Sum
mer colds nre the hardest kind 10 cure
and II neglected may linger along tor
months. A long siege Ike this will pull
down tho strongest constitution. One
Minute Cough Cure will break up the
attack at once. Safe, sure, acts nt once.
Cures coughs. colds, Group, broncbitis,
all throat and lung troubles. The chill
dren llkeit. Potter & Blanchard, No. Scitu-
atei N. +. Reiner, Centerdalei I. X. Par
ker, Olneyville.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1902-09-05
Emplre Theatre.

"The Man Who Dared ~ the play
which Is TO come to the Empire Theatre
next week. 1t Ia a Partisan spectacular
melodrama in FIVE acts. II has already
been seen here before and no doubt will
be pleasantly remembered as one OF the
most solid successes of last season.
Many Incidents and climaxes Of a sensa'
tlonal nature are promised In the "Mhn
Who Dared" as we'll as touches OF higher
dramatic light and shade. The scenic
accessories are on grand scale and
include stage pictures depicting the
IIangiug Gardens In Marsailles, France {;
The Hotel PalRis, Paris, the great Monte
Carlo gambling palaces at Monacoi also
geological gardens, with den OF three
African lions. These animals were
imported for thi. production and they
take an active part In one of the most
thrilling climaxes ever introduced into a
play.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1902-09-05
The .GnIh snnl.r."

A Mexican superstition. very COM
mon among miners In that country, re-.
latcs 10 the gold snake" This Spe-
cics Of serpent is perfectly harmless
and very handsome. being green in
color and with a golden iridcsccncc
I'm its scales. Faith is entertained that
wherever sold snake makes It's nest
there is ledge containing the pg,c.OGs
metal, and there are many miners
who will locate a claim at orcc II
they dad 4 gold saa-e.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1902-09-05

Quinins pills, asc per 100 bottle; John
ston's Headache Powders. Ioc, four IN
package; Gibson's Malaria Cure, soc
Pain Killer, Ioe; Warmers Safe Cure, a.
and 7se; Little Liver Pills, Iocj Harlem
OH, Ioc; Mellen's Food, 33 and S5c
Hamamelis, 40 and 3Sc per bottle; Beef
Iron and Wine. IS and soc. Byron A.
Smith. Prescription Druggist, OlneJville
Square.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1902-09-05

Josh Westhsfer, Loogoo'ee, Ind, 10 a
poor man, but he says he would not be
without Chamberlaln's Pain Balm If 1t
cost five dollars bottle, for It ssved him
from being cripple. No external sppli-
cation is equal to this liniment for stiff
and swollen joints, contracted muscles.
stiff neck, sprains and rheumatic and
muscular paine. 1t has also cured mum.
erous cases OF partial paralysis. 1t Is for
sale by b. A. Smith, Olneyyillei Gilbert
Il. Parker, oineyvilei w. Dunning &
Bros. 3sS Manton syenuei N. f. Reiner,
Centerdale.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1902-09-05
A Sad DIaannolntmant.

Ineffective liver mediein. is dIsappoint.
msnt, but you don't want to purge. strain
and break the glands OF the stomach and
bowels. Dswiu's Little Early Riser.
never dissppolnt. They cleanse the sys.
tenn OF all poison and putrId matter and
do Il 90 gently that one enjoys the pleas
ant effects. They are tonic to the liver.
Csrelbiliousness, torpid liver and preven,
fever. Potter a Blanchard, No. Seitusts
N. r. Reiner, Centerdalei T. r. Parker,
OlnsyviIle.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1902-09-05

John Jackson rubbed up against Patrol
man E. Wilkinson, on Manton avenue
Tuesday night. The officer was In citi'
zsn's dress. and when Jackson asked HIN
for ten cents ran tho latter In. Wedne' -
day Jackson was held In 5000 for trial on
Tuesday ss . sturdy beggar.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1902-09-05
Not 90 ne ENnrctcd.

"Pshawr exclaimed the professor 20
the student who was rchcarslng his
Latin Grafton. 'you are too solemn.
There's no life In your speaking at all
"Of course not" responded the stu
dent lively enough. You don't expect
Il In a dead language do your
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1902-09-05
DnmpenInu MS Ardor.

Desperate Suitor-Sir, have reached
that stage where | can no longer live
without your daughter.
Hcartless parcnt-Well. | don't con.
slider suicide a crime. young man. but
you mustn't hang around here.-Chi.
caCo News.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1902-09-05

Thomas r. Days residence on Pocss =
act avenue was entered yesterday after
noon while the family was away and a
watch valued a; $7S and about So so In
money was taken.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1902-09-05

"Have you finished that new novel
yeti" be asked.
"oh. dear. no. I've hardly begun"
she answered. "ln fact. I've only read
The last chapter. Chicago Post.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1902-09-05

A very pretty surprise party took place
at the home OF Clarence M. Mains, sag
Plainfeld street, Wednesday evening.
About thirty of hi' many friends
attended.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1902-09-05

To Cure a Cold I'm one Day
Take Laxative Bromo Ouinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money II II iails
to cure. Z. W. Groves signature 10 OF
each box. 25c.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1902-09-05

Bcllc-what n lovely bulldog!
Nan-I think he's horrid looking.
Belle-Oh. but bulldogs aren't lovely
unless they're horrid looking. Detroit
Free Press.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1902-09-05

E. A. Ellis, who has been conduct
Ing q bakery business near Odd Fellow $
Square, has made an ss'Ignmentto a. o.
Coates.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1902-09-05

Gllber, Swain. was fined $40 and costs
In the Sixth district court, "wednesday
for selling impure milk. lie took on
appeal.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1902-09-05

Hope Council 39S, knights OF colum'
bus, held a we'll attended meeting on
"Wednesday evening In Library Hall.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1902-09-05

JOIINNTONl II T. sept, D, IVW9,
The undersigned hereby gives notice that
he has been appointed by the Probate Court
Of the town of Johnston guardian of the
person AMI estates OF Charles f., Caroline
s., Willis X. and Clifford Is. Evans, OF said
Johnston, and has given bond according TO
law.
All persons having claims against said
wards are hereby notified To present them
nnd all persons indebted To said wards to
make payment TO the undersigned within
six months from this date.
s5-Gt WALTER T.. EVANS
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1902-09-05

The best Ice cream and the most deli
cious soda at Chamberlain candy store
Olney Square.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1902-09-05
Town OF Johnston Legal Notices
PROBATE COURT OF THE TOWN or JOHNSTON,
sept. ., 1902.
Estates of Charles E., Caroline -, vii.
lis n, aud CIIfiord ~. Evans.


walter r.. Evans, guardian Of the persons
ana estates of Charles t., Caroline S., WINS
X. and tlinOrd Is. kvHus, minors, presents
his petition In nwlltin2rcprcscnting that said
minors are seized anu POSSESSED of certain
real estate situate in the city of Providence,
X. 1, being nm undivided one e.third "a inter
est In ma To "A certain tract OF land, Nith all
tho buildings ana improvements thereon,
being lots numbered one o., two %, three
C0, four ~ and five CO. on the Sweet plat on
Hartford HYeuuc, plated by u. 5. MOwry,
March, 1897, and praying for reasons therein
stated that he may be authorized ana en-.
powered To sell said minors interests I'm
said rcnl estate for the purpose OF paying the
debts of said minors, for the support OF said
minors, ana for the purpose of making n bet
ter ana more advantageous Investment Of
the proceeds OF such sale; and said petit
ton iS received ana referred to
the 23d day of september. 4. -. 1902, nt
2u'cloCk p. m, at the Probate Court room, In
snid Johnston, for consideration, and 10 il
ordered that notice thereof be publ shed for
fourteen days, once week, in the Olney.
vile Times,
s5-3t 5. X. LUTHER, Clerk.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1902-09-05

Not pou'ld OF all the coal burned In
Switzerland Is dug within the borders
Of that country.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1902-09-05
LOCAL NEWS.

q. r. SIBLEY. Proprietor.
The age-herald., 1902-03-16
EXPLOSION OF OIL
 KILLS CARPENTER
H. Nj. STRONG WAS TRYING TO LIGHT FIRE WITH KEROSENE. DIED AFTER HOURS OF SUFFER- ING.

MT. H. M. Strong a carpenter living In Avondale was injured by an explosion of kerosene oil yesterday morning at 5 o'clock and died during the afternoon. His wife was also badly burned about the hands and limbs but will recover.
 The explosion was caused by MT. Strong pouring kerosene oil upon coals in a stove in an attempt to start a fire. The coals were hot and like flash of lightning the can of oil exploded and burned both man and wife. The explosion occurred at a time when residents of the neighbor- hood were just preparing to begin their days work, and the screams of the man and woman attracted many who ran to their assistance.
 The efforts of physicians to do some thing to relieve the sufferings of the burned man were futile. His death came about o'clock. Mrs. Strong was some what improved last night
 MT. Strong had been living in Avondale only about three weeks. He removed there from Shelby. His remains will be carried to that place for interment today He leaves a son and widow. He was 45 years of age.
The age-herald., 1902-03-16
NAME DOUGHERTY
 PRESIDENT T. P. 4.
POST B WILL RUN HIM AS PREsl- DENT OF STATE ORGANIZATION DELEGATION LEAVES TUESDAY MORNING ON SPECIAL GAR.

At meeting of the members of Post B of the Travellers Protective Associa- ton, held in the Metropolitan Hotel par lors last night, MT. James A. Dougherty was selected as the candidate of the post for the presidency of the state organiza- ton, the election of which win be held in Mobile during the annual convention next week. The name of MT. O. P. Gaut had formerly been considered in connec- tion with the office, and last nights re- suit was quite surprise. MT. Gauts friends withdrew his nomination.
 MT. Dougherty is popularly known throughout the state. He represents Chicago house and has lived in Birming ham for several years It is regarded as a certainty that he will be elected in case he agrees to accept the nomination. He was not present last night and could not be seen.
 The Post delegation will leave Birm- lngham Tuesday morning over the Louis- vile and Nashville. A special car has been provided for their use. It will be decorated with banners and streamers and will be filled with local travellers The convention will begin Wednesday. | Between the business sessions the dele | gates will be entertained by Mobile citi- zens with banquets and trips on the river and about the bay. as well as on the street car lines. The election of officers will be an important matter. Special eff forts will be planned for the increase Of | membership.
 The present officers are: J. NJ McAndrew. President. Mobile. E. L. Higdon, Secretary and Treasurer, | Birmingham.
 Rev. Matthew Brewster, Chaplain, Mo | bile.
 W. R. Mabry, First Vice President, | Birmingham.
 " B. Atkins. Second Vice President. | Selma.
 H. M. Hooper, Third Vice President, Mobile.
 J. H. DeWelss. Fourth Vice President Montgomery.
 l Board of Directors-D. R. Copeland, Birmingham; S. w. Lee, Birmingham w. | F. Tyler, Birmingham; R. B. Collins, Birmingham; J. H. McCary, Birmingham; A T. Fpnnon, Montgomery; w. T. At k,ns. Selma; Henry Hess, Mobile.
The age-herald., 1902-03-16
Peoples Weekly Tribune ]


 As specialist Dr. Dozier is unex- celled by any living physician. His repu- tation at home and abroad is such that physicians in this city and from a dis tance frequently send him patients that they are unable to cure, and he never fails to effect a cure. All Birmingham is proud and honored to nave such a dis tinguished man as a citizen.
 tAge-Herald.]
 It always affords public journal pleas ure to testify to merit where it Is de- served It is therefore with pleasure and pardonable pride that the Age-Herald joins with It's brethren of the press in tes- tifying to the. merit. skill and reliability of Dr. o. T. Dozier principal of the Southern Medical Dispensary of this city. pr. Dozier has resided for many years in Birmingham. and each successive year has added to his reputation, to his use- fulness and to the esteem in which l/ Is held by her best citizens. His long record and approved abilities entitle him to the proud distinction of standing at "the head ot his profession"
 [Daily News, Birmingham.l
 Dr. Dozier the head of the institution, Is physician and surgeon of education, skill and experience. a man of culture and high literary attainments. and gen.
The age-herald., 1902-03-16
CITIZENS" WIN IN
 FIRST ELECTION
6. 3. MITCHELL CHOSEN MAYOR OF NORTH BlRMINGHAM-AL- DERMANIc TICKET FAVORABLE TO HIM ALSO GOES THROUGH.

The campaign for Mayor and Aldermen of North Birmingham resulted in the cleo ton yesterday of G. B. Mitchell as Mayor and George Carnes, Hugh Friel, J. w. Hawkins. J. M. Lovelace and R. R. Sim monds as Aldermen all of whom were elected over the opposing candidates by large majorities. This is the first cleo tion to take place under the recent char ter granted North Birmingham and the campaign leading up thereto has been quite lively. The election, however, pass ed off quietly. The total vote cast was BIO. Very few negroes voted, although good many tried to do so, but 1t was found they were disqualified.
 When the election began yesterday there were two tickets in the field. The one which was successful was known as the ''citizens' ticket" and the other as the ''corporation ticket"
 Some days ago at meeting of the citi- zens of North Birmingham to arrange for the coming election it was agreed that that portion of the town lying north of the creek should have three of the five aldermen and the portion on the south should have two. This arrangement was | carried out yesterday by the election Of the ''citizens' ticket" three of the alder men elected living on the north side as well as Mayor Mitchell. The corporation ticket was headed by W. G. Durrett for Mayor who resides on the south side of the creek, as did three of the aldermen on this ticket. Following Is the vote re- ceived by each candidate:
 For Mayor-G. B. Mitchell, 1So;. W. G.. Durrett 100.
 For Aldermen-George Carnes, 1S6; Hugh Friel, 157; J. W. Hawkins, 1S6; J.. M. Lovelace, 155; R. R. Simmonds, 131; L. B. Bruce, S6; W. J. Sanderson, B; R. B. Dickson, 5S; A. c. Jackson, 52; w.. T. Walters, P.
 The vote polled is quite heavy for North Birmingham, which usually polls about 250 votes.