The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-03
APRIL 14 IS DAY
 FOR THE HEARING EnsIey Quo Warranto Proceed ings Postponed by Court POLITICIANS WORK HARD Friends of w. K. Terry Claim He Will Carry Precinct 45 for Solicitor
 of the Jefferson County
 Criminal Court.
POLITICIANS WORK HARD


 warranto proceedings against Aldermen M. H. Sherman and Charles Vaughan in- stituted by certain citizens of Ensley in the city court of Birmingham, came up this morning before Judge Senn and the case was postponed to April IA A jury was demanded by Attorneys Boyd and Deedmyer, who represent the defense. The proceedings were instituted to con- test the election of the two aldermen. the relators alleging that neither gentleman Is entitled to his seat in the city coun- cil because not elected in accordance with the law. As the case has been set for April 14, Messrs. Sherman and Vaughn will continue to serve until that time. Both represent the Fifth ward of the Steel City
 Another case in which Ensley people are greatly interested is the suit of the citizens of West Ensley to test the con- stitutionaity of the act passed by the last legislature empowering Ensley to in- corporate and tax the surburb. The mo- ton of City Attorney Boyd to dismiss the injunction and the quo warranto pro- ceedings against the city of Ensley was heard this morning in the city court of Birmingham, but no action was taken, the case being continued two weeks.
 Politicians Busy.
 The political activity in the Steel City continues una abated. Many candidates are out and nearly all the city officials are engaged in making campaigns for nf In fnrts s,.tx x-.4 centers in the race for probate judge of Jefferson county. The supporters of Judge Stiles, the encumbent, and Judge Greene are making a vigorous fight. The friends or Judge Greene are confident that he Will be elected; while the supporters of Judge Stiles are also predicting civtory.
 EolIce Items
 Hattie Dunwodie faced his honor, Mayor Scott, in the police court this morning on a charge of affray. She was fined s Kettle Streeter, another colored damsel. was tried on the same charge and was also assessed $5
 Wash Bond was tried for escape and was assessed a fine of $5 by the mayor Very good order is reported by the Steel City police, and the negroes have been Keeping very good order for several days past, although they contrve to keep the CAAiNtio busy libSi Ol lUe tlfne.
 Yesterday a Pay Day.
 Today was payday at the plant of tha Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railway com pany, and the streets presented the usual busy appearance on a Saturday after noon when the people have money in their pockets Merchants report good business done.
 No New Development.
 ,lx q in the strike of the open-hearth furnace workers of the Tennessee Coal Iron and Railway company. It is rported that the company continues to replace the strik- CTS by other labor, and is making an eff fort to resume full operations Several Of the furnaces are now in operation.
 Board of Trade Busy.
 The Steel City board of trade is mak ing efforts to add several new industries to the city in short time, and hopes are entertained that at least one will be se- cured. The board does not care to have any announcement made until their plans materialize, but it is stated that they are now figuring on a plant that will mea I much for the towns prosperity.
 Engines to Start
 It is announced that two engines in the rod mill of the Alabama Steel and Wire company will be started next week. Pre- parations to resume full operations at the plant continue to be pushed forward vigorously and everything points to a resumption on the date specified. Mate rial is being received and many improve ments are being made.
 Easter at the Churches.
 All the Steel City churches will observe Easter Sunday in an appropriate manner. Special programmes have been arranged and several of the churches have been decorated for the occasion.
 The Rev. J. D. D. Hall will preach his farewell sermon at the Episcopal church and large attendance is expected. Dr. De Ovies of Huntsville will probably offi- clate the following Sunday.