The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-11-05
BESSEMER SALOONS
 ARE CLOSED TIGHT
MAYOR SULLIVAN MAKES AM NOUNCEMENT TOO LATE FOR THE TOPERS TO LAY IN A SUP. PLY FOR THE ELECTION.

| Bessemer, November 4-(Special)- Mayor J. l. Sullivan today issued orders to Chief of Police Christleb to close all saloons and places where intoxicating liquors are sold Monday morning and to see that the town Is positively dry un- iii next Wednesday, He stated that every precautlon would be taken, that should it be necessary additional officers will be commissioned and every dive and saloon and all drug stores will be closely watched.
 When the tenders attempt 10 open their doors tomorrow they will be informed that the election law of Alabama pro- hibts the opening of such places two days before the election. Everything will be sealed up tight.
 It is believed that by holding back his announcement until after the saloons closed Saturday night Mr. Sullivan took the topers by surprise, and thus prevent- ed them from buying enough liquor to tide over the dry season. In the primary elections when all city officers in the county refused to interfere with what they termed the sheriff's duty, there was no little drunkenness at many boxes, but 1t is determined to have a clean and or- derly election.
 The ladies of the Home Missionary so- ciety of the Methodist church will give a
 
 Wednesday, which will probably bring together the largest crowd of children ever seen in BesSemer. All of the moth- CTS who intend to enter the contest will be expected to bring thir little ones to the Beavers hall at 1 o'clock in the after noon. Twelve prizes will be given to the prettest children In the various classes Provision will be made for all under , years six of the awards being given to boys and six to girls. Oysters will be served at dinner and supper, and inter- esting amusements will be provided. The Beavers hall will be artistically arranged. All the friends of the church are in- vited to attend.
 Tine Board of Aldermen will hold their regular meeting one night this week and several important matters are expected 10 come mp, of. which the most import ant will be the election of an alderman. Since the resignation of Alderman Ru- dolph Wegelin who moved to Blrming- ham, the action has been postponed sey- eral timcs but considerable inconyen- fence has been caused by the lack of a quorum, and if there have been any ap- plications they will be acted upon inl- nediatoly The responsibilities of the of- flee in town the size of Bessemer are not small, and IS the time to the next election Is short, few have expressed a desire for the office.
 \ vacancy in the board of education is also to be filled. and there are several applicants. Reports of committees and of- ticers for october will also be rendered. while the passage of an ordinance which was introduced and referred to the judi ciary committee at the last meeting, adopt- ing all state laws regulating msdemean- org. thus giving the Mayor Jurisdiction over all cases lower than fclonies. will be taken up.
 The meeting will hardly be held Tuesday on account of the election except to ad- Journ to a stated time.
 In political circles the day has been quiet, but it is expected that tomorrow will be the lveiest ever known to Bes- semer. Number of men have secured leave from their businesses in order to put in whole day Of canvassing. A great Tligdon rally IS scheduled for tonight In the city hall to which every one in the precinct is invited. Music and good refreshments have been arranged