The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-28
CORNELL WILL
 RETURN TUESDAY Many Wild RumorS Are Circu-
 lated in BesSemef BOND ELECTION TOMORROW People Will Vote on Bond Issue of $s5,- 900 to Erect New School Build
 ing-Much Interest Is
 Aroused.

Bessemer, February N.-(Speclal)-Ac- cording to the latest report in Bessemer. Captain Cornwell will arrive in New Or leans Monday and will reach Bessemer Tuesday. This information is obtained through private sources and seems to be reliable It is probable that number of friends will greet Captain Cornwell on his arrival in New Orleans, and it is ru- mored in Bessemer that several staunch supporters of the late bank president went down to the Crescent City tonight in or der to be present when he lands.
 Bond has already been made and every thing is in readiness for Captain Corn wells return. As the day approaches there is much excitement in Bessemer and speculation is rife A number of wild rumors have been started, one of them to the effect that Captain Cornwell has never been out of the United tSates at all but has merely been waiting for the bank trouble to blow over before returning.
 Other than a multitude of reports and rumors, nothing definite can be learned of Captain Cornwel's movements, with the exception that 1t is now stated that he will reach Bessemer next Tuesday.
 Bond Election Tomorrow.
 The citizens of Bessemer will hold an election next Monday on the proposed is- sue of $35, GOO worth of bonds for the pur- pose of erecting high school building. A great deal of interest is being taken in the election locally, and Bessemer is much wrought up over the matter. There seems to be majority in favor of the issue, but opposition is also strong, and the result is problematieal.
 The question of new high school build ing has been agitated in Bessemer for some time and has evoked much discus sion. The city schools are reported to be in very crowded condition at present, and a new building is deemed in- dispensable.
 Saloons Must Close.
 The attorneys for Sheriff Andrew w.. Burgin have decided that under the state election law the saloons in Bessemer must remain closed Monday while the bond election is being held.
 The sheriff was in doubt about the mat ter, inasmuch as the election is special municipal election, and he did not know whether or not the terms of the state election law would have to be complied with in this case.
 Jerry Fountain, in charge of the sheriff g forces at Bessemer. has been notified of the decision of the attorneys and he will see that the law is carried out.
 Payday at Several Plants.
 Today was pay day at several of the Bessemer industries and the streets pre- sented a busy appearance this afternoon. Merchants were well pleased with their sales and anticipate good business all during next week. The day passed off very quietly, no disturbance of any kind being reported.
 Will Deliver Lecture.
 The Rev. Marvin Heflin will deliver a lecture at Dolomite in the Odd Fellows hall next Tuesday evening at 30 o'clock The lecture will be under the auspices of the Epworth league and is expected to be very entertaining
 Negro Arrested on Suspicion.
 A negro named George Woodward was arrested today as he was boarding a car loaded down with a bicycle, two. over coats and lot of clothing, for which he could give no satisfactory explanation. Woodward dropped the bicycle under the car and it was completely demolished. It is supposed that he stole the articles in his possession and was trying to make his escape when captured.
 Woodward is now occupying a cell. while his stock of clothing is in the city warden's office. The negro will be held for an investigation in the hope that some clue may be discovered as to where he got the clothing and bicycle.