The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-18
TWO MEN KILLED
 BY AN EXPLOSION
Engineer Brinker and Fireman
 White Are Dead
ENGINE IS A TOTAL WRECK
The Body of Fireman Claude White Was Thrown 150 Feet-Enuine
 No. 13 of Birmingham
 Southern Explodes.

Ensley August 17.-(special.) )-Engineer Edward Brinker and Fireman Claude White of engine No. 1s of the Birmingham Southern railroad were instantly killed this morning at o'clock by the explo- sion of the boiler of the engine.
 Head Foundryman Thomas Edwards of the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad company, was painfully injured by flying missile from the wrecked locomotive and and a negro switchman was also slightly injured. The cause of the explosion is unknown but the force of the coneussion was terrific and that many more people were not killed or injured Is a cause of much wonder.
 The engine was being used for car- rying hot pots from the furnaces of the Tennessee company to the dump and was pushing a load of these at the time of the accident.
 Thrown 15o Feet.
 The body of Engineer Brinker was thrown forty or fifty feet from the en- zine and horribly mangled. The body of Fireman White was blown 150 feet toward the furnaces and was hurled against a building. In each case death was instanta- neous.
 MT. Brinker was about 2S years of age and has lived in this city for number of years. He was a brother of Bert Brinker, also an engineer on the Birming- ham Southern.
 Fireman White was about 23 years of age and was a brother to Mrs L. Dill of this city. He came to Ensley from Piper. Ala, some time ago. His remains will probably be carried there for burial.
 Both men were single and very pop ular in Ensley.
 The engine on which the men were em- ployed was entirely demolished, the twist ed pots being hurled great distances. One part of the engine was picked up on Avenue E, five blocks away.
 Talk to Veterans.
 Several of the candidates for county of- fees addressed the local camp of o.ited Confederate veterans at the city hall last night.
 Among those who spoke were Hugh McGeever, candidate for sheriff; c. ?. Beddow, candidate for state senator; M. c. Ragsdale and w. w. Shortridge, can didates for the legislature.
 Bucket Shops In Ensey.
 Ensley was the first municipality Tn the Birmingham district to take official steps against the operation of the bucket | ap pn a of this kind applied for license in this city and was refused. The City Council at once adopted an ordinance prohibiting the operation of bucket shops in the town. This ordinance has been strictly enforced ever since.
 Council Holds Meeting.
 The City Council of Ensley some time ago also prohibited the playing of any games such as dominoes, cards or other like games in saloons and this ordinance is strictly enforced. A few of the sa- looms have pool rooms in connection but strong and careful restrictions are thrown around these.
 In discussing the matter yesterday Mayor N. w Scott said: 'I am glad to | see that Birmingham has taken up the matter of prohibiting bucket shops In 1 the city I consider the bucket shop one of the greatest social and business evils we have and think they should be care- | fully restrained by law
 "Ensley acted on the matter three years ago and adopted an ordinance prohibiting their operation In the city The law has been strictly enforced.
 .I see that the City Council of Birming- ham has also taken up the matter of games in saloons and has prohibited them. This is another good move on the mart .of the city officials but Ensley | claims precedence of action in this mat | fer We have had such a law for some time and 1t is being carefully enforced
 The City Council of Ensley held a short and unimportant session at the city hall | last night.
 After the reading of the minutes of the last meeting the report of the sanitary committee was read and discussed. There being some complaint of the alleged ln- efficiency of the manner in which the garbage is handled at present proposi- tion to have the work done by the city chain gang was considered ana may DC adopted at a later meeting of the council
 The matter of stagnant pools in the city limits was discussed at length and the sanitary department was instructed tc | look closely into the matter of abatine the nuisance as much as possible.
 Notes and Personals.
 Miss Cripple Nina Aeuff and MT. J. D Springfield were married at the home of the brides father, MT. J. R. Aucuff. on Avenue H. Wednesday night The cere- money was performed by the Rev. T. J Springfield. relative of the groom. Inn mediately after the marriage MT. and Mrs. Springfield left for their future home at Guin. where MT. Springfield is engaged | in business.
 l The Junior Order of United American Mechanics met in regular session at their | hall on Nineteenth street last night l Miss Mattie Melee who has been the