The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-03
CORNELL SAYS HE
 HAS COME ID HELP
VIII Assist in Settling Affairs
 of Bank.
SENTIMENT IS DIVIDED
Former Bank President Has Friends and Enemies, But Public Seems Willing for Court to De-
 eide the Case.

Bessemer March 2.-(Speeial )-Capt T. J. Cornwell, the former president of the Bessemer Savings bank, stated to some of his friends today: q am here at the instance of my friends. and to do all in my power and to use my best endeavors semer Savings bank. so that every cred itor may realize every cent that is possible to secure him. My services are offered freely and willingly and anything that I can do to help the depositors may be counted upon"
 While Captain Cornwell has friends who have stuck by him through thick and thin, there are others who feel rather bit ter against him. By the failure of the Bessemer Savings bank about s2S5OOO was lost by the creditors and depositors Some of the deposltors, those receiving interest on their deposits will. of course not re- cover any. of their losses. While there Is a difference of opinion in regards the at titude of the citizens towards Captain Cornwell they are all inclined to let the matter take it's course and allow a jury to decide as to his guilt or innocence.
 
 The report of the receivers of the de- funct institution has been filed and by Monday, it is thought, the courts will or der and set the time for the paying of the first dividend.
 Preparing for Editors.
 The people of Bessemer are preparing g to lavshly entertain the Alabama Press association. that meets in this city some time in May.
 The committee on homes and banquet has done some active work during the past few days, and will be ready to make its report to the central committee in the next week or two. It Is the intention of the citizens who have the matter of entertainment in hand 10 see that the editors will have everything free while in the Marvel City. The Louisville and Nashville railroad has agreed to tender the delegates a free train to take in the Bessemer district. The Birmingham Rail- way. Light and Power company also pro- poses to carry the editors free of charge on all its lines, and to give them free trolley ride over the Birmingham district. A finance committee has been at work several days raising funds with which to defray some necessary expenses. It is probable that the city council and other organizations will contribute to this fund.
 Making a Double Track.
 The Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company has a large force, of hands at work double tracking it's line east of Brighton for over a mile. It is understood that when this improvement is completed a forty-five minute schedule will be put on in place of the present thrty-minute schedule. It Is thought that this will reduce the time for making the run between Bessemer and Birmingham.
 Odd Fellows Meet.
 Marvel City Lodge No. 262. L o. O. F., met in it's hall tonight over Rusn's drug store in an interesting session. The ses- sion was largely attended. Three new members were initiated and several ap- plications were passed upon for member ship.
 Power House Completed.
 The power house of the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company near Woodward station on the North Ensley ear line is completed. The building is large. substantial brick structure.
 Brilliant Event.
 Miss Georgia Mcdaniel delightfully en- tertained at her home on Carolina avenue last evening in compliment to Miss Bes- sic Massey and Miss Davis of Birming- ham. The house was tastefuly decorated with flowers and bunting. During the evening delicious refreshments, consist ing of ices and cakes, were served. The occasion was a brilliant one assembling the following guests: MT and Mrs. Vick- erer, MT. and Mrs. Crook, Dr. and Mrs. Bloomer, Miss Florence Timmins, Miss Minnie Tlmmins, Miss Ida Rocket, Miss Grace Hamby, Miss Mrytle lIamby. Miss Gunter Miss Brown Miss Smith, Miss Lillie Crook, Miss Annie Meacham, Miss Annie Hanby Miss Grace McDanel. Miss Ruth Hainen. Miss Maggie Brown. MT. George Smitherman. MT. Dave Glenn MT. T. C. Sullivan. MT. James Hamby MT. Ben Craig. MT. George Burnett MT. Weaver. Mir James Sullivan. MT. Lon Crook MT. Todd and MT. Fred Hainen