The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-03-29
PENSACOLA SERENE IN COLD WEATHER No Damage Done to Fruits and
 Gardens LITTLE BOY IS DROWNED Was Playing About the Wharf, When He Fell Between Railroad Ties. Other News of Pensa.
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LITTLE BOY IS DROWNED

l the South touched very gently here leav- Ing only a light frost as it passed Llt- tie or no damage was done to fruits or early gardens.
 The tragedy enacted at the union depot fortnight since, when Police Officer Burnham lost his life In an attempt to arrest a negro rufflan, emphasizes the fact of Pensaoola's inadequate police pro- tectlon, and the additional fact that the boasted detective abilities of the sheriff s deputies and local police have been great ly overrated. Notwithstanding the fact that officer Burnham was shot to death with hundreds of eye witnesses, the mur- derer escaped. With five saloons within four doors of the streets interseeting at the most important point in the city, where hundreds of people are continual ly passing to and fro, there are never more than two policemen-more often but one, as on the night in question.
 The city and county officials say that every effort Is being used to capture the murderer. Clues have been followed until they led to nothing repeatedly; sus- poets have been arrested in various 1 pldCtS uilY Io tNthtHNtS III AiothAii5 oN investigation.
 Case Not Yet Settled.
 The Ginges-Long muddle is still with 1 Us, in apparently as unsettled condi- 1 tlon as eyer. Following the dissolution of the injunction by Long against his 1 removal, the city council ordered the board of public works to remove Long and relnstate Gingles. This was done, and Chairman Zelius immediately pre- ferred charges against him: First. for wilful dlsobedience of orders second, wilful neglect of duty, and third in- competency. He was suspended pending trial, and Assistant Spottswood appoint ed temporarily. Next morning Gngles, Long and Spottswood were all giving orders to the street force Foreman J. A. Daw, because he recognized Gingles' au- thorlty was suspended, and confusion worse confounded, reigned. On Monday last Gingles was up for trial before the board. He was ably represented by w. A. Blount. Jr., and some lively passages at arms took place between Mayor Bliss and young Blount. But all the charges were sustained, and Gingles was dis charged. The vote in each case stood Zelius. aye; Turner, no; Mayor Bliss casting the deciding vote. The case Will be taken to the city council.
 The action of the council in deciding to purchase the present waterworks Is condemned by the people in unmeasured terms and Mayor Bliss veto of the measure Is as unreservedly praised. It was his attack on the water company that elected the mayor, and his support CTS are rejoiced that he is consistent. There Is no doubt, however. that the council will pass the resolution over the veto.
 Young Man Pleads Guilty
 Thomas Ranscher the young man charged with forgery, pleaded guilty in the criminal court, and was sentenced to serve five years in the convict camp near Ocala.
 Little Boy Is Drowned.
 Edgar Mckenzie aged 9 years, fell through the railroad track on Perdido wharf last Saturday and was drowned. He had gone out to the end of the wharf with his father to fish, but grew tired and wanted to return home His father helped him over the ties to solid ground, then returned to his fishing. The little fellow did not go home, but played around for a time and attempted to get to his father at the end of the wharf. He fell through, and the only witnesses were too far away to render assistance in time to save his life. They notified his father on the end of the wharf, and the body was found in about fifteen feet of water. The family was from Danvile H., stay Ing here during the cold season, and ac- ccmpanied the body north for interment,
 Fireman Is Injured.
 Fireman A. Graham of Hose company No ? was bady injured by falling from 1.ts .Ir T days since. In making the turn on a corner he lost his balance and narrowly missed falling on q fire plug. To avoid striking this he threw himself in another direction. and fell between the front and rear wheels of the truck. the latter pass ing over his stomach. He suffered greatly and the physicians fears serious internal injuries.
 Hays Robinson is negro who by the courtesy of Judge Beggs will be Il guest Of the state for the next six months He came to Pensacola several months since and although he dressed well had no vis- ble means of support, so was brought before the court on charge of vagrancy, sentenced and asked to contribute $15 to tho public exehquer This he did but had no sooner gotten away than he hunted mp one of the states witnesses and pro- ceeded to give him a thrashing For this nt WIS brought DelOfe the court. pleaded guilty, and Judge Beggs gave him six months at hard labps,
 Asses Heavy Fine.
 Judge Laney is, like Judge Beggs, de- termined to see that the laws are en- forced, hence when an artilleryman was brought before him a few days since for carrying stiletto concealed on his per- sonce Judge Laney made. it $l50 and costs the largest fine ever assessed under this law in the city.
 The time for the first primary for state and county officers has been fixed by the executive committee for May 15. Although so far very few announcements have been made. and all is quiet and serene on the surface. The boiling process seems to be fairly under way For sheriff a heated Is predicted. with surprising en- tries. Sheriff Van Pelt is quite sure to have opposition, and from very unexpect- ed quarters, so rumor whispers.
 Rev. John l. BrInson of Elloree. & C.. preached to appreciative audiences at the First Baptist church last sabbath This church is still undecided as5to the pas 1 Tor dcsrebd, and has not issued a call Rev. J. Barney Butler of Nashville, Tenn. has been appointed associate pas | tor of the Palafox Street Methodist church. and is now fully installed, thus allowing MT Vreeland to devote his whole time to the new building that Is to be erected one block north of the present | church building. This site was recently sold to local persons for $45.0oO, possession to he given when the new building is romnleted