The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-08
ae of Chief JlICe
.JDER IS FRIGHTENED
Burning of Trestle South of Selma Causes Some Delay In Trains. Other News of
 Selma.

Selma, September 7.--(Speclal. )-Burgiars are making nervous many of the timid of the city. The boIdest attempt lately was last night, when some would-be in- truder made an attempt to burglarize tho home of Chief of Poltce Walters. That official was not in the city, having gone to Mobile for prisoner, q fact which was evidently known to the would-be house-breaker. About 1 clock this morn ing Mrs. Walters heard noise at the window, and as she struck a light the window sash fell, the burglar having raised 1t preparatory to forcing an en- trance into the house. Police Headquarters was notified of the occurrence and Officer Hayes reported at once to the house. but no further trace of the would-be bur siar could be found.
 Burned TrestIe Delays Train.
 Passenger train No, 9 from Mobile un the Southern railway did not reach the city today until a. m.. although due at 1:o5 a. m. The cause of the delay was the burning of trestle last night just north of Thomasville. It is supposed the trestle was Rnited from the spark of a passing engine. As soon as discovered the bridge crew was dispatched to the scene and worked all night repairing the dam age and getting the track in shape for trains to pass over the temporary struc- ture about o'clock this morning.
 Mayor Scores Railroad.
 Before the mayor this morning at po- lice court were three of the yard men of the Southern railway. charged with blocking the crossing on Mulberry street for more than an hour. The exact respon- sibilty could not be placed upon the particular crew, but the mayor declared that the fragrant violation of the citys ordinances had grown to a point where forbearance ceased to be virtue, and that he would therefore fine the three employees slo each and he felt like as- sessing a similar fine upon the superin- tendent himself
 The absolute lack of attention paid to the citys ordinances by the Southern railway said the mayor, lis a shame. Ther is an ordinance against the use les blowing of whistles inside the city limits and since its passage it seems that some of the employees of the road have taken pure delight in blowing their whis- ties as loud and as long as they could much to the annoyance of the sick of tho city and those unfortunate enough to be in hearing distance. Street crossings arc frequently blocked and the responsibility cannot be laid on anybody. I am going to see If a fine imposed on somebody wont abate this nuisance"
 Local and Personal.
 Tomorrow night MT. and Mrs. A. K. Cawthon will tender a reception and dance at Riverview pavilion in honor of their guest, Miss Christian of Mobile.
 Town Marshal Peterson and F. M. Long, both citizens of Monroeville, were before the mayor this morning charged with disorderly conduct. They were arraisr- Cd yesterday morning on a similar offense and were let off with light fne, their cases being advanced on the docket in order to give them an opportunity to pay their f1ne and leave for their home on the morning train. When they appeared this morning tho mayor assessed a fine of s10 and told 'he men that Monroe county tactics wouldn't be tolerated in Selma and that Icy had better go home on the first .ra n, for If they came before him again he would put them to work on the streets and not allow a fine to be paid
 Mrs. R. R. Kornegay and Miss Lennie Mullen have gone to Van Dorn to be the guests of Mrs. J. B. Kornesay.
 Mir. and Mrs. Emile Schweizer whose marriage occurred in Duluth Minn., a few days ago. have reached this city and are domiciled for the present with the father of the former on Franklin street. MT. William Wilby, who went with MT. Schweizer. has also returned
 Beginning on the 1hth of this month the star route for Summerf1eld will not go to Stonewall. that place being supplied by rural free delivery service. The mail will be sent each day via vallegrande. with Summerfeld as the terminus.
 MT J. I. Rush well-known farmer of Dublin precinct, was a visitor to the city today.
 Mir and Mrs. Ellis of Riderville have the svmpathv of many friends in tho loss of A child yesterday. The re- n aims were sent last night to Washing ton for interment.