The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-12
BESSEMER VISITED BY THE ENGINEERS Society of Municipal Improve mentS Was Entertained FAV0RABLY IMPRESSED Officials of Pipe Shops, Rolling Mill, Furnaces and Mines Explained
 the Methods of Their
 Plants.
FAVORABLY I'M PRESSED

Plants.
 Bessemer. October 11-(special.) )-"The prospects for Bcssemer are brighter than those of any other town I have visited in this district" said l.. L. Bristol, mem Der of the American Society of Municipal Improvements, as he passed th. ough the city this afternoon
 II never had more pleasant trip nor a more profitable one. Every minute of the time spent in your city of marvels was a revelation. The rolling mill with its hundreds of employees, improved methods and skillful labor. was made especially in- teresting by the consenal officials who explained every detail of the works.
 "The mines around your town seem to 5e doing excellent work, and the sup ply, am told, is inexhausuble. If the rate of development continues to grow as it has since l last visited here, one can hardly predict the wonderful proportions which are sure to be reached. 1 learn that you are soon to have modern steel plant and there is no reason why otner great industries should not follow, as you are blessed with a great supply of all the material necessary for any form of hon manufacture.
 Another ten years will see the eastern borders of Bessemer shaking hands with Birmingham, and this whole valley dotted with smoke stacks and tall buildings. In the name of the association l want to thank you for tine courtesy and hospital ity with which we were entertained"
 A special car of the Louisville and Nash vile railroad with sixty members of the American Society of Municipal Improve ment aboard, passed through Bessemer this afternoon on a tour of inspection of the industries throughout the district At the Bessemer soil pipe works the management explained the methods of manufacture In which numbers seemed to be greatly interested The rolling mill Tennessee company's blast furnaces fer tilizer plant, and all the mines on Red mountain. Fossil. Feeders. Sloss, were thrown open to the visitors, and every thing possible was done to entertain them. When the party reached Bessemar car riaSes were provided and several hours were spent in drive to- and inspection of the septic plant, which was carefully ex- amined by the city engineers. All were favorably impressed with the city and its industries. President c. C. Brown ex- pressed his thanks to the citizens for their time and attention.
 Higdon Meetng
 'The EIigdon Democratic Headquar- ter5' is the inscription on the old Odd Fellows hall on Nineteenth street which has been rented for the month and will be used as headquarters.
 The mass meeting which was first called for tonight by the informal caucus of friends of E. l.. Higdon yesterday after noon, has been postponed until tomorrow night at o'clock on account of the circus All the supporters of Higdons candidacy are urged to be present and form them selves into a working club It is learned that a vigorous campaign will be waged in the effort to overcome the ma jority of Stiles in the past primary. Mayor J. J. Sullivan is the spirit of the fight in Bessemer.
 The country people who came in to the circus today, showed themselves we'll versed in the political lore of the coun- ty, the streets being full of the buzz of human gossip. Every is stirred up and ready to use tongue or fist for his friend
 Wallace Circus.
 Every one is a child in Bessemer today Old men are running around with toy balloons and rubber balls, while women are eating stick candy and drinkiI5 iod lemonade. The circus is in town.
 IL Is seldom that large show Of the size of Wallace Bros. visits the city, but on this occasion every one is enjoying the day.
 Children were in their element. School being dismissed at noon, they swa med over the grounds and waited impatiendy for the doors to be opened. The paTapher- naha and animals were the same as used tDt,- ,lan ftIdp fra,, fn.a crowds attending, receipts will be fully as large.
 After the big parade which passed through the main streets of the town, the crowds surged into the menagerie one of the greatest features. all the cages being filled with interesting animals.
 The new novelties that were introduced in the main show attracted much atten- tion. The act of the Russian dancers called for much applause. performance not on the programme was an encounter between two drunkards. and the interfer ence of police with the aid of woman spectator made very spectacular scene. The weather was excellent and the day enjoyable in mere than one respect
 Baptist Booth.
 The various societies of the First Bap- fist church of Bessemer have engaged booth 49 at the Alabama State F air where they will serve all kinds of good things to eat.
 The ladies who have the mater in charge invite the patronage of all their friends while attending the lair and prom ise them the best lunch that can be served Tine members of tine church arc especially requested to help the undcrtak- ing by contributing hams. chickens, tur- keys, meats, condensed milk, sugar, esgs, cakes. pies and anything which they would like to eat themselves. Such con tributions are 10 be sent to Johnson & Sons market, or to the Bessemer battery. The immediate object for raising funds is to complete the Baptist church before Christmas.
 Local Items.
 In the city court today the case of Ciin- ton Curl against the Woodward Iron oompsny was still under consideration. Ward X Ward of Birmingham and T. D. Huey of Bess emer represent the prose- Morrow are on the defense. The suit was for injuries received at the company's furnace.
 All the argument and NNidence were submitted during the mok Ing and the jury will be charged by Jud5 Jackson to- rs1orroM The civil docket wih be finished Saturday afternoon.
 pr. Grort phs sician for the Tennessee Coal, iron and Railroad company, enter tained a party of twenty friends at the circus tonight.
 Tomorrow w,l be busy day with the evangelists at the city hall. Five services will be held during the day and IL prob