The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-09-30
Interests off Ensley.

before the county board can vote in any election, city state or county, provided of course their poll tax is paid.
 Interests of Ensley.
 In conclusion, to all of those citizens who hold the welfare and best interests of Ensley above any personal spite, poli- tical revenge or factional bitterness, we would earnestly say let us not hastily commit ourselves nearly five months in advance, by participating In any prema- ture primary or other political action, but let us wait until after the holidays, when there will be more than ample time to fairly select a city ticket which will be a guarantee for the continued municipal pro- gross and moral betterment of the city Of Ensey.
 If the chairman of the city committee still refuses to assemble the city commit tee to hear the respectful protests of over 300 citizens of Ensley, then we say let Us save our. fire until 1t counts. Respectfully submitted
 J. W. Minor. chairman; Robert King, L. c. Waldrop, George R. Byrum, s. H Loony, F. R. Thompson, John Lyons w H. Davis, w. B. Bridge J. H. Perkins J. J. Walker, J II. Jones, P. J. Rogers R. S. IIidmon, r. Kraft J. H. Shelton, C. s. Williams, J. c. Lemont, W. l.. Clark A. E. Wells, members of committee ap- pointed by meeting of citizens of Ensiey.
 Registration.
 The registration for the primary, order ed by the committee, Is proceeding rapid ly Judge Mandy, at his office in the city ball building is issuing certificates to ths qualified voters who apply. One hundred and thirty are now registered, which IS considered exceptional for only two days of rainy weather.
 The primary is warming up and is creat- ing much interest. Although there nave been no formal announcements there IS plenty of timber who will come out in due time The friends of w. w. Shortridge and also those of c. F. Camp are urging them to enter the race for Mayor, and Fred Moore and w. W. Shortrdge arc spoken of for city attorney D. F. Susg will probably come out for chief Of police A. l.. Arnold will seek reelection as city clerk. Gip Fonville the present city treas urer, is expected to run again. All Will have opposition. The developments are awaited with keen interest by the citizens of Ensley.
 Rev. ]. j. D. Hall Returns.
 The Rev J. J. D. Hall the well known chaplain of the prisons at Pratt City, has returned from the National Prison asso- citation meeting which was in session In New York Rev. MT Hall speaks interest," Ingly of his trip and experiences There were 40S delegates representing nearly
  was the greatest ever held in point or interest and attendance. Instructing ad- dresses were delivered on the prison evangelical work While in New York, MT. Hall visited the historic prison known as "The Tombs," where he talked with many desperate criminals and was shown through the dark cells and corridors or the famous pile. In speaking of the New York police court he said that the sight would be revelation to our judges. The criminals are lined up two deep and are filed by the magistrate, who sentences them at the rate of hundreds day. Jus tice is ground out like grist in mill
 Notes and Personals.
 At the Episcopal church tomorrow morning Holy communion will be held at 7:45 a. m., Sunday school at 99O a. m, morning prayer and sermon at Il A m, and evening services at p. m.
 Rev Alexander Crawford. Ph. D., the new rector of St. Johns Episcopal church, has reached the city and will hold his initial services tomorrow
 The veterans of Pat Cleburne camp, United Confederate veterans held meet ing in the city hall last night. They com pleted the arrangements for Rev. J. Il. Longcrier to preach a special sermon to them on Sunday night They have ex- tended a cordial invitation to the union veterans to attend the service with them.
 Rev. L. F. Whitten will preach at Il a.. m. for the Womens Christian Temper ance Union. Much interest is aroused on the subject among the women of Ems ley.
 Miss Lucy Walker will leave Monday for Athens where she will attend school. Miss Allen is quite popular among the young people here, and all are interested in her welfare.
 Fred Bell will return Monday from Au- burn, where he is studying engineering. He will take vacation of two weeks.
 Mrs J. c. Jordan and children have returned from a visit to the mother of Mrs Jordan, who lives near Pratt City.
 Miss Fay Tuggle. who has been west for her health, has returned to her home in Birmingham Miss Tuggle has many friends in Ensley who are glad to hear that she Is much improved.
 w. F. Holey and family of Green Pond, have returned home after a pleasant visit to R. s. Hickman and family on Ave nue F..
 Alderman F.. J. Owens has returned from a short vacation at Mineral Springs.
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