The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-31
.BAPT|STS MEET
 AT BESSEMER Meetings at Brighton Church Are Very Interesting PROGRAMME FOR TODAY City Court Adiourns After Being In Session Constantly for the Past
 Four Months-A Justice.
 Moves to Virginia.
PROGRAMME FOR TODAY

BeSSemef, January oU.-topecldi.J- J-1 hS Bessemer Baptist association convened n a fifth Sunday meeting at the Brighton Baptist church today at 10 ocloes.
 The church is new, having jus. been completed a short time asn, IL is situated near the North Bessemel car line at East Brighton station. It is d cemmodious and imposing structure, and has a beautiful interior. It has a seating capacity of over 30O The pastor, the Rev. Percy Calvin Barlley was graduated from Howard college last session ard IS already numbered among one of the most prami- nent young Baptist divines Ii, tlse state.
 The sessions are full of nte.est and are proving instructive to the lar. e crowds in attendance. The Rev. Mt. Barkley is acting as chairman or the meeting.
 The Rev. J. E. Wilson opened the morn ing session with devotional exercises. The Rev A F. Ioftin then delivered an able address on "Church Work" which was followed by general discussion n which many of those present took part At Il o'clock the Rev. J. L. Thompson preached a forcible sermon. The meeting then to.k a recess for noon. Dinner was served 2n the grounds and the Brighton t'aptists proved to be royal hosts.
 Afternoon Session.
 The afternoon session was opened with devotional exercises conducted by the Rev. o. J. Waldrop. An address was de- livered by the Rev. A. c. Swindall on 'sThe Pastors Support" J. c. Vines then delivered an address on Training the Young Members" This was followed by full discussion on Missions" lead by the Rev. P. c. Barkley. The meeting then adjourned to convene at o'clock.
 w J. Viner opened the evening ses- sion with devotional exercises. This was followed with an eloquent secmcn by the Rev. pr. L. M. Bradley. pastor of the First Baptist church of Avondale.
 The meeting will be in session all day Sunday, adjourning at o'clock in the afternoon. The following is the day s programme:
 9.SO to 10 a. m.-Devotiona1 exercises, led by c. H. Smith
 10 to Il a. m.-Sunday school work, the Rev. l.. P. Leavell.
 Il to 11:So a. m.-'Ministerial Educa- tion," the Rev. s. O. Y. Ray.
 11:30 a. m.-Sermon by the Rev. Frank Willis Barnett
 ? to 2:15 D. m.-Devotional exercises, led by w. A. Dunnam.
 2:15 to 2:45 p. m.-"Temperance," the Rev. J. c. White.
 2:45 p. m.-"The Necessity of Mission Work in the Bessemer District" the Rev. s. O. Y. Ray.
 City Court Adjourns. The Bessemer city court adjourned tenn porarily today after being constantly in session for the past four months. There are still number of cases on the docket but owing to the bill passed by the last ! legislature providing for the removal of civil cases from the Bessemer to the Birmingham courts, some of the most im- portant cases are tied up awaiting the decision of the supreme court. The bill was fought out in both the Bessemer and Birmingham courts. Judge Jones or the Bessemer court held that the act was unconstitutional. Judge Ferguson of the Birmingham court, on the other hand, ruled that it was con stitutional. The case was argued before l the supreme court several weeks ago and decision is expected in the next few days.
 Lambie Not Guilty. | The case of the state vs. Hack I,ambie | charged with selling whisky on Sunday | consumed the entire day in the Bessemer | city court today. After staying out a | few minutes the jury brought in a yer | dict of not guilty.
 It was alleged that Deputy Sheriff Curl and Lambert purchased whisky from Lambie. The deputies arrested Lambe | who gave bond and at the same time swore out warrant against Curl, charg- ing him with trespassing Curl was ar ranged before Judge Jackson of the infe- | rior court and fined $100.
 Nearing Completion.
 The new power house that is being built | by the Birmingham Railway, Light and | Power company, near Woodward, on the | North Bessemer line, Is nearing comple- | ton. This power house will act as a | feeder for the lines of the company. The Law at Virginia. | Owing to the complaints that have come I from Virginia mines, alleging that certain | lawlessness was going on in that section | Justice of Peace D. O. Keene has removed his office from Jonesboro to the mines | The sheriff has appointed w. s. Patton as l special deputy. It is thought that this | will solve the problem that has been wor- rying the officers for some time.