The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-10

testing the ground for excavations te de- tect the depth to the rock, which in- formation is to be forwarded To the archi- teets in Washington For use in drawing up the plans.
 Until these plans are comTleted no bids can bo received. and as a lhlrty-4dy no- tice Is required this will delay the b1ald- ing until after the first of the year.
 Union Meeting.
 At 10 o'clock tomorrow Rev. E. r. Hendirck will hold a business meeting in the Grand hotel on Second avenue to which everyone Is invited. The wo- mems meeting will take place in the city hall at 10:30 a, m and a special ser mon for children will be delivered LO- morrow afternoon at o'clock. The weather is fine and a good attendance Is expected.
 There were eight conversions yesterday, and as many more tonight. when Mir. Hendrick preached powerful sermon to as large body of men as was ever crowded into a building. The address was one which appealed to the con sciences of the audience and brought out many declarations of reform. The motto of the evangelist, Get Right With God" seems to sink deep.
 Marvel City Lodge No. 262. L o. o. F.. disbanded tonight on account of the meet ing and many Odd Fellows attended. There is wonderful enthusiasm aroused among all classes and organizations.
 Local Items.
 In the city court today the evidence Tn the case of J. E. Stennett against the city of Bessemer was completed the argu- ments of the attorneys delivered and the charge made by Judge Jackson. The Jury has been unable to reach decision but will probably report tomorrow.
 The suit instituted by MT. Bitz against Norwood for false arrest will be called in the morning and will occupy the time of the court several hours
 The people of Jonesboro are delighted with the two new closed cars which have been put into service on that line by the Birmingham Railway. Light and Power company. This is the result of strenuous kick made by the citizens against the open ones which have been in use since the tracks were built
 Charles Mcbride was arrested today by Detectives Patton and chllders, and lodged in the city jail charged with the robbery of tue residence of G. H. Steven son ten days ago. Llllie Mcdaniel, who was bound over to the grand jury yester- day on the same charge, was the cook at the house and 1t is believed that Me Bride assisted her in the theft Part of the property has been recovered.
 The negro murderer, John Andrews. who killed a man in the livery stable in Bessemer some time ago, will prob ably be sent by Sheriff Burgin to Taladega to be used as states witness in prosecution. This has been re- quested by Solicitor Borden II. Burr, of that county.
 Lee Williams, a negro. was badly cut through the arm in a fight in Grants saloon on Twentieth street today. His assailant, who was intoxicated, escaped.
 Notes and Personals.
 Mrs. A. E. Ramsey and Miss Mildred Wright of Meridian, who have been visit ing friends in South Carolina. are with Colonel Godfrey for a few days.
 MT. and Mrs. H. c. Grigsby will move into the residence. recently vacated by J. M. Shlpley on Second avenue and Eighteenth street, next Monday
 Jake Rosenbaum. an old Bessemer boy, now working in Gadsden, spent yesterday in the city.
 Miss Theo Lopez. from South Carolina, came to Bessemer yesterday to attend the wedding of her sister which takes place next week.
 Miss Lottie Hughs is spending few days with MT. and Mrs. Higganbothan in Jonesboro.
 Mrs. T. A. Moore, who has been quite i'll, Is able to be out today. Her many friends rejoice in her recovery.
 Mrs. Friedman of Taladega, is visiting Mrs. sam Lefkowitz for a few days
 c. P. Matthews left last night for Att lanta where he wil spend several days visiting his brother.
 Mrs. Julius Jaffe and children of Bir- mingham spent the day with relatives Tn Bessemer yesterday.
 Rev l. O. Adams attended a meet ing of the alumni of Sewanee in Birming ham tonight