The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-07
CHIEF CHRISTIAN
 IS DISCHARGED Council of Tuscaloosa Holds
 Important Meeting FIRST COTTON MARKETED Many Students for the University Ar rive Every Day-The Enrolment
 Reaches 1e6-Lareest In
 History of Institution.
FIRST COTTON MARKETED

Tuscaloosa. September 6.-(Special.)-The regular monthly meeting of the board of mayor and aldermen was held last night at the city building. Mayor Faulk was absent and Alderman NJ. T. Ormond pre- sided over the council Aldermen Snow. Searcy and Wetherford were present and newly elected Alderman E. B. Nuzum was sworn in by Justice A. B. McEaehin jus tce of the peace.
 Quite a large vrown of citizens was present. Before any regular business was taken up J. G. Brady asked far the use of certain streets for street fair to be given in November by the Eagles. On motion of Alderman Weatherford this permission was granted. J. Hardin asked permission to erect a bakery establish ment on the corner of Twenty-fifth and Broad streets where the dummy office is now located; this matter was referred to the building committee.
 The matter of the dismissal or reten- ton of Chief of Police Christian, who had an altercation with Mayor Faulk several weeks ago was then taken up. On mo- ton of Alderman Snow Chief Chris tian was discharged all present voting for the motion. The matter of the cleo tion of a new chief was postponed until Monday when Mayor Fauk will be pres ent.
 The first bale of cotton for Tuscaloosa county was brought into town yester- day and was sold to Theo Bernard agent for Marshall Bulley X Son. The bale was raised on Jim Gamers place and weighed $40 pounds. It was classed as strict middling, bringing l3 cents.
 An interesting marriage which occurred here Sunday was that of Mr. Morris w. Bryner of Erie. Pa, and Miss Gusse Stone at the home of Mir. J. NJ Ward. The ceremony was performed by Rev. S. E. Wasson of the Methodist church of this city. The bride is sister of Mrs J. II. Ward and was on visit to the latter at the time of the marriage Mir and Mrs. Bryner will remain here for few days visiting relatives and will later leave for their home at Mehan, Miss
 The students are coming in to the uni-
 
 ond day the enrolment was l96, most of this number being new men.
 There is a large number of old stu dents in the city who have not as yet enrolled, and also 8 number who have not reached the city. The enrolment at even dates, however, numbered twenty five more than the last years enrolment which was the largest in the history of the institution
 pr Robert Nelson who had been oi q sojourn of something over a yeear in Tex as. has returned to Tuscaloosa and is cordially welcomed by his many friends. He is the guest for the present of his son, MT. ]. J. Nelson on Sixth street.
 l. II. Kirkpatrick of Montgomery he distinguished young Alabamian who won the highest honors at Oxford University. England, and who Is also an alum9s of the university is attending the open ing of the latter. Mir. Kirkpatrick states that he will probably pursue the lay course at the university during the pres ent session.
 Professor and Mrs. W. B. Stafford whe have been spending the sumner in Colo. rado an dother western states, have re. turned. They will occupy the university residence formerly occupied by Professor T. w Palmer.
 Dudley Seed son of State Treasurer W D Seed. who has Just completed his fifth year at Annapolis in the United States naval academy, is In the city vis- iting friends.
 Mrs. w. W. Brandon. formerly of this place but now living in Montgomery, Is in the city on a short visit.