The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-23
.BESSEMER STORM DOES MUCH DAMAGE Negro Church at Harrisburg
 Demolished REV. E. M. CRAIG RESIGNS Salvation Army Officer Holds Interest ing Meetins-soclaI and Personal Notes of Interest From a
 Growing Town.
REV. E. M. CRAIG RESIGNS

Bessemer. June 22.-(special)-AH over the city are seen today the effects or yes terday's hall. rain and wind storm. The vegetable and flower gardens were badly damaged, and many of the fruit trees' especially those heavily laden with peaches, were blown down. In several parts of the city, especially on the high ridges on the east side, large forest trees were blown down and in some instances struck with lightning, while fences blown down are frequent.
 The most serious incident was the blowing down of the Zion Methodist church in Harrisburg. This was a small frame structure erected not long ago. Services were being held at the time of the storm, but the few negroes inside the building took warning from the increas- ing gale and escaped. The building was total wreck
 Other News.
 At a congregational meeting held at the Presbyterian church yesterday morn ing after the regular morning service. the Rev. E. M. Craig rendered his resgna- ton to accept a call to a church in Lewis burg, Tenn. recently rendered him. The members of the church protested vigor- ously against Mr Craig's departure from his charge here where he has been very successful. the church having grown won derfully under his pastorate. It Is hoped that he can be induced to remain here.
 Captain Berriman, in charge of the southern division of the Salvation Army, is In the city looking after the work of the army here. He preached at the First Methodist church yesterday morning. Captain Berriman possesses a fine pres ence, a powerful voice, and speaks with an earnestness and sincerity which deeply impressed the large congregation which heard him. Captain Norris, in charge of the work here, and several other mem bers of the army were present, one of whom sing two beautiful solos with guitar accompaniment. After the sermon a col lection was taken up for the benefit of the work
 The annual examination of teachers for the public schools will be held tomorrow at the Roberts school building. It is un- derstood that theer Is long list of appli- cants. The examining board consists of Professor l. M. Dill. Wm. H. H. Judson, and James Trutter.
 Dr. G. H. Clare returned yesterday hiOilinB Ifonl 0AuSuen, where he was called by the serious illness of friend and conducted services as usual yesterday at Trinity Episcopal church. The dance which was to have been given tonight at thearmory was postponed until later date.
 Mrs. B. Clay Jones, who has been i'll with fever for a month past, Is still con- fined to her room and under the constant care of a physician.
 The Ladies Social club will meet We'd nesday with Mrs. J. W. Carter.
 concert will be given next Friday night at the Library under the auspices of the ladies of St. Agnes guild and for the benefit of the Episcopal church. Among the musicians who will take part are Miss Annie Lee Fitch of New Orleans, Miss Eleanor Pitcher Miss Julia Hinston, Miss Minnie Cahill Miss Pearl Marshall and a number of others.
 Mrs. J. B. Morton will go shortly to Livingston. her old home, where she will visit relatives.
 MT. and Mrs. Warlck and little son have removed here from Anniston. MT. Warlick having accepted a position as electrician for the Tennessee company.
 Mrs. R. W. Waldrop and daughter of Dolomite are the guests of the formers parents Mir and Mrs. A. A. Rande. Dr. and Mrs. Hardin have gone to housekeeping on Second avenue near Seventeenth street.