The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-11-11
MANAGER OF PIPE
WORKS RESIGNS
w. S. Todd Will Succeed Mr..
Carlisle in BeSSemer
ROLLING MILL CHANGES
supt. r. W. Simpson Has Accepted
Position In the North-Stove
Works May Remove to
Marvel City.

december there Will be an lnpofldHl
change in the official staff Of the BESSIE
mer Soil Pipe works. L. A. Carlisle, the
present manager of the company. has re-
signed his position, to take effect the first
of the month. and others may follow be-
fore that time.
w. S. Todd of Chattanooga is in the city
getting acquainted with the routine work
of the office, and will assume the man
agement when the time expires.
Mr.. Carlisle took charge of the plant
about one year ago, and has since that
time advanced the value and quantity of
the output considerably. Many improve
ments have been completed during his ad-
ministration. The worllmen at the pipe
works, as well as the business men of
the town, express surprise and regret at
his resignation. 1t is understood that he
has completed arrangements for another
position.
Mr.. Todd, who is to succeed him. has
been connected with the Chattanooga Soil
Pipe works for several years, and is said
to be thoroughly acquainted with the
casting business. He has made the study
of being a good general and knows how
to handle his men. Whether he will make
any further office changes is not known.
Another Resignation.
The Bessemer Rolling mill will also be
scene of many changes in the near fu-
ture, as R. w. Simpson has resigned the
position of superintendent, which he has
held for the past eighteen months, to ac-
cept better one in the north. 1t is said
that he will be succeeded by Harris
Pritchard, present superintendent of the
Birmingham mill, and well known in the
district as an expert rolling mill man.
Business men, and especially those sub
scribing to the stock of the new steel
plant which will locate here are affected
by the removal of Mr.. Simpson. who has
taken great interest in the plans and has
been looking after the mechanical side IF
the proposed patents.
Stove Works Coming.
Prospects of stove foundry locating
in Bessemer are very bright, in fact al
most assured. Negotiations with com-
pany in another large southern city were
taken up several months ago, and its Of
ficers have become convinced that a re-
| moval would be most beneficial to them.
A letter was received today from the
president stating that he considered this
district the best in the south for his bust
ness, and asking particulars as to loca-
ton, advantages and other matters. Ills
company has a high rating and did large
volume of business last year
t,;a liz yt1tA M M
other stove foundry, and is the center OF
the industry in the south. With every
advantage of proximity to the ore fields
and everything necessary to the manufac-
ture that could be offered, 1t is rot
doubted that the company will remove In
the near future.
Church Services.
Many interesting services will be held
| in the various churches today, and SER
mons on important subjects Will be de-
| livered.
At the Christian church the Rev. d. I.
Taylor will preach on THE Great Sal
vation," taking his text from Hebrews
| Ii, g. ''How shall we escape if we neglect
so great salvation, which at the first he
gan to be spoken by the Lord and was
confirmed unto us by them that heard
Him.
The Rev. /. O. Adams, rector of the
Trinity Episcopal church, will preach his
morning sermon on the subject, "Rest
Comes at Length from the text, Daniel
xii, 10, But go thou thy way till the
end be, for thou shou shalt rest and stand
in thy lot at the end of the days" Holy
communion, morning and evening sermons
and prayer will take place at the usual
hours.
''The Secret Of Christianity, or the Mys-
terry of Religion" will be the subject
followed by the Rev. Gable at the First
Baptist church in his morning service
His text will be Jeremiah 1888, But this
shall be the covenant that L will make
with the house of the Lord; / will put
my law in their inward parts and write
1t in their hearts, and will be their God
and they shall be my people
The Rev. w. +. Morris will preach
from Matthew 27:22, on the crucifixion OF
Christ. at the First Methodist church.
The pulpit at the First Presbyterian
church will be filled by the Rev. J. c.
Duncan of Thomas, who preached stir
ring sermon last Sunday and has created
a most favorable impression among the
membership.
During the indefinite leave of absence OF
the Rev Robert Gilmore on account OF
his Illness, Mr.. Duncan Will conduct the
regular morning services. The Rev. Gil
more Is on his way to Washington and
points north.
Seriously Injured.
A poor negro brakeman, horribly
mashed up, who has very short lease
on life, was brought to the Robinson
Handy hospital last night, suffering from
the effects of fall from trestle. yes
terday.
The negro was switching on Louisville
and Nashville train of ears, which was
crossing bridge near here, and, think
ing that he was nearly across, he swung
off carelessly on the side runner, and
stepped off into mid-air, right at the CEN
ter dropping distance Of forty feet and
landing upon a settee formed of piled UP
rocks.
His hips and pelvls were torn to pieces
and he suffered many other injuries. An
operation was performed today, and an
other will probably follow tomorrow, but
there is little hope of saving his life.
The Swede, who was So horribly
mangled by a Jonesboro car, two weeks
ago, suffering fractured skull and other
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