The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-13

 long after midnight and several matters of importance were discussed besides the license schedule which was gone over carefully item by item. There were no material changes in the schedule aside from that made in the license of the Bir- mingham Railway Light and Power com pany.
 The street committee to which had been referred the matter of a boulevard along the car line through the city was given more time in which to investigate the matter and make report The salary of the chief of police was raised $10 per month and patrolmen and city clerk $5 per month for the winter season.
 Reports of the various city officials ! show every department of the city gov ernment to be in fine condition.
 The raise made in the license of the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company was topic of general discus sion on the streets today. At the last meeting of the city council of Ensley the license of the railway company was rais- ed from $50 to S30O0 and the action of the Pratt City council is understood to be the result of an agreement between the two places. It is said that a commit tee of the Pratt City council met with similar committee from the city council of Ensey a few weeks ago and arranged an agreement in the matter.
 While the members of neither council have expressed themselves publicly it is the opinion of most of the citizens that the advance In license Is partly the result of the company's refusal some time ago to consider a reduction in the car fare on the lines running into Ensley and through Pratt City.
 At any rate an interesting fight between the two towns and the Birmingham Rail way, Light and Power company is antici- pated It is said that threats have been made that the cars would be stopped at the city limits of the two towns and there is rumor today that the Pratt City line will be discontinued altogether but, of course. no one puts any credence in any such reports.
 Officers Elected.
 At a regular meeting of Palmetto camp, No 52 Woodmen of the World. held last night the following new officers were elected for the coming year:
 Consul Commander-W. l.. Waddell
 Advisor Lieutenant-G. s. Ogden.
 Banker-B. F. Battle.
 Clerk-Alford Thomas.
 Escort-G. $. Shields.
 Watchman-W. A. Jackson
 Sentinel-F. s. Morris.
 Manager-W. H. Chichester.
 These officers will be installed at the first regular meeting in January
 Palmetto camp is increasing in member ship very rapidly and is one of the most prosperous camps in the district
 Notes and Personals.
 The Pratt City Athletic club met in the office of c. B. Comstock tonight and discussed several important matters of in- terest to the members. One of the prin- ciple matters discussed was the purchase of necessary apparatus and the securing of d hall for the club and gymnasium.
 The street fair that opened on Fourth street last night for the benefit of the fire department promises to be well pat ronized and will net neat sum for the local fire fighters
 The Woman's club of Pratt City will meet with Mrs. Milburn Atkinson on Second street tomorrow afternoon at 3 o'clock.
 Mrs. J. B. Bundren of Jefferson City. who has been spending some time with her daughter, Mrs. w. c. Mcdonald at East Highlands, returned home yester- day
 Sam Foley returned this morning from Warrior where he went yesterday on business
 w. A. Brown is preparing for the cree ton of handsome new brick business house on Third street next to the high school building. The structure will be of brick and will have two store rooms
 Work is progressing well on the new postofflce building at the corner of Third street and the car line.