The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-01
SHOOTING AFFRAY IN BESSEMER STORE Charles Breen Empties Pistol
 at E. A. Little
NEITHER SERIOUSLY HURT
In Difficulty Between Manager of City Terminal Company and Clerk the Latter Is Considerably Bruised.
 Breen Ia Arrested.


 Bessemer, March 3f.-(SpeciaL)-A diff- culty occurred this afternoon about O clock in the store of the City Furniture company between E. A. Little, manager of the firm, and Charles Breen an em- ploye. Mir. Breen emptied pistol. but none of his shots took effect and he was in turn assaulted by Mr Little.
 It seems that the two men had had previous misunderstanding. which was apparently settled. This afternoon Breen Is said to have been under the influence of liquor and in a bad humor Mr. Little went upstairs to the second floor of the furniture establishment to wait on GUS toner and while he was gone it is said that Breen secured Iittle's pistol from a desk and when the latter came back down stairs opened fire on him without word. When the shots began MT. Lit tie and the clerks in the store made a rush to get out of the way and a small panic resulted When Breen had emptied his pistol without doing any damage. Mir Little made vigorous assault on the cieTk, WHO IS GtpOIleu 10 pc Dduly DFHlSeu. Breen was arrested by police officers and was lodged in the city jail on charge of assault with intent to murder. His trial will take place tomorrow morn- ing before Mayor Huey, but the case will probably be continued to later date.
 It is not known just what started the difficulty this afternoon and 1t is report ed that Breen began firing on Little with out warning when the latter returned from the second floor of the store So far as known the two men had had no pre- vious quarrel today. Several people were in the store at the time of the shooting, in addition to the clerks, and it is re- markable that some one was not injured during the disturbance. Mir Breen was not dangerously hurt in the melee and MT Little is reported to be none the worso for his narrow escape. Both are well known.
 With the Lodges.
 The Bessemer lodge of Elks will hold a meeting next Monday night in their hall to initiate part of the thirty-nne appli- cants for membership that were reported at the meeting last Wednesday night.
 Linton lodge, Knights of Pythias held meeting last night and received one ap- plication for membership. The lodge will meet again next Thursday night, and will initiate one member, after which two ap- plicants will be initiated into the Orient degree.
 Funeral of Mrs. Parsons.
 The funeral of Mrs Lucian o. Parsons was held this afternoon from the residence of her father-in-law, Wesley Parsons, on Dartmouth avenue, between Twentieth and Twenty-first streets. Mrs. Parsons was most estimable woman and har death is generally regretted. She leaves a little son about ten years old. and her husband Lucian o. Parsons of this city. Mrs Parsons was a resident of Tusca- loosa before her marriage about ten years ago, and her remains will be carried there tomorrow morning for interment.
 A Political Coincidence.
 Two candidates for the office of cor- stable of beat 33 have figured in rather interesting coincidence. j. C. Burgn and Lee Mattingly are making a hot race for the office, but a few days ago both became i'll the same day ard were rem dered temporarily hors de combat Today both gentlemen got out on the street about the same time and began to wage 
 gentlemen were sick an equal length of time but it is not believed that they were suffering from the same complaint.
 The race for constable of thls beat has become decidedly interesting. The other contestant for the place is J. M. Farrell who is also popular and is making a good fight for the place.
 Bank Nearing Completion.
 The new Bessemer bank building Is now rapidly nearing completion and all ready presents quite a handsome appear ance The vault is finished and the ele- gant fixtures of cherry, recently arrived. are being installed. The bank which will be one of the handsomest in the state, starts business under the most au- spicious circumstances. w. w. Holings- worth Is promoter and president of the in- sttution.
 Land Sale Confirmed.
 The sale of Walker county lands made several months ago by the Bessemer Saw ings bank to C. H. Stevenson at S per acre has been contired by Judge Charles Senn of the Birmingham city court. It was charged that the property was sold too cheap and that 80 would have been fair price. MT. Stevenson contested the case and 1t has been on ttrial for several days. The land was disposed of to help liouidate the indebtedness of the defunct Bessemer Savings bank and 1t is thought that the receivers will declare second dividend at an early date.
 Judson a Delegate.
 President Yerby of the Alabama Frees association has appointed delegates to inc Worlds Press parliament which will he held in St Louis on May 20 and 2l Among the delegates named Is w. Ii. H. Hudson of Bessemer, editor of the Besse- mer Weekly. Mir Johnson and a number of other Alabam editors will attend the parljament at which there will be news paper men from all parts of the world.
 Notes and Personals.
 A mass meeting of the voters of Beat R will be held in Rebie hall tomorrow night at o'clock to select two names to be put on the ballot as candidates Tor beat committeeman.
 The musicale to be given by the Daugh- ters of the Confectionery will be at Library hall next Monday night instead of at the
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