The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-13
BESSEMER PUBLIC
 LIBRARY OPENED Dr. Phillips of Birmingham Makes Stirring Address W0MEN'S WORK A SUCCESS Great Credit Is Due the Committee of Earnest Women Who Carried Out
 the Library Project-New
 Policemen Are Elected.
W0MEN'S WORK A SUCCESS

Bessemer, September 12-(special. .1-Tha Carnegie library was officially opened this evening, when the keys to the build ing were turned over to Mayor Walter l.. Rush bys.Rev. l. o. Adams. on be- half of the library committee. The prin- cfpal speaker. of the evening was pr J. H. Phillips, superintendent of the pub- lie schools of Birmingham, who was in- troduced by Rev. D. p. Taylor
 Dr. Phillips talk was a happy and graceful effort, and he said. among other things that he was only too glad to De able to be in position to do anything for the city of Bessemer and it's citizens. especially the ladies, since he had been reliably informed that the library had only been made a thing of surety. after they had taken it upon themselves to write to MT Carnegie in Pittsburg even though they were afraid at the time that the letter might become contaminated with It's near association to the city of coal dust and pleasure.
 Dr. Phillips stated that he had inspect ed the works in the library, and he begged to compliment the ladies in charge for the fine work that had been accomplished.
 He stated that the library at present, although it had not been fully stocked with books and magazines was a credit to any city, and he was more than pleased to have the pleasure of giving this great work helping hand.
 Rev. l. O. Adams was the next speaker. and he remarked that after Dr. Phillips had spoken he thought there was little enough left for him to say. He said that he thought the library movement one of the pest the city had ever inaugurated, and the committee that had worked so hard for its ultimate success could not be thanked enough. In turning the keys of the library over to Mayor Rush, he remarked that he hoped the city would take good care of the library, without putting itself ip debt, and he also ex- pressed the hope that the institution would prove to be great help to those that for various reasons were unable to have a library of their own.
 Aldermen Hold Caucus.
 Mayor Rush. on behalf of the city, &C., oepted the keys, and responded in a hap py vein. He remarked that he was quite sure that each and every citizen appre- ciated thoroughly tho advantages to be gained by having public library, and he only hoped that it would not wind up in Andrew Carnegie owning both the lot and the building and he for one would do everything In his power to help 1t along stated mt ba aif hoa been in need of such an institution, and he was more than glad to see that 1t was indeed a thing of realization and not an ticipation. He also said the library would prove to be a great boon to those who were unable to purchase books, and he believed that it would be well patron ized
 The book committee, composed of Mrs. Lee Moody, Mrs. Martin, Mrs J. Fred Robertson Mrs. F. IT. Lopez, and Mrs. R. F. Smith, have worked very hard to get the library in shape for the opening night, and their efforts have been emil nently successful. They have succeeded in arranging an array of books that would do credit to any library, no mat ter where it Is. Most of the classic books have been provided and all of the late celebrities are well represented. The books were selected with a view to meet Ing the laSle or most every one, and the ladies showed much tact and skill in their selections. After the keys were turned over to Mayor Rush an informal reception was held, and every one was extended a hearty and cordial invitation to become a member of the library and become one of it's workers
 Delightful music was furnished by an orchestra of nine pieces, and the evening was thoroughly delightful one.
 New Officers Elected.
 A motion was made and carried on Tuesday evening last or in other words. the evening that the newly elected mayor and board of aldermen went into office, that a caucus should be held last evening. In the meantime the rep resentatives of the press were informed that there would be no objection to their being present.
 The meeting was held all right enough and the press was invited to go Ion the outside and look in.'
 The result of the caucus, as given out this morning is as follows:
 For night captain of police, C. Ross; for city physician, George Waller; for city attorney, B. c. Perry; for city engineer, Hugh McEniry; for assistant tax collector, James Houston; for day warden, c. l.. Hathaway; for night war den, J. l.. e. Speaks.
 One of the most important matters that came before the caucus was the case of Hugh McEniry until recently city engineer. It will be recalled that MT. McEniry was suspended by the mayor and board of aldermen of the old board. after report had been submitted by a committee appointed to investigate his work.
 The fact developed that MT. McEniry was perfectly correct in his surveys according to the original profile. How ever some of the old board could not see it in that light an dhe was told to take a walk.
 He did walk for month or more but it has developed that he IS to be reimbursed for the amount that he was deprived of, and further more he is now in good standing, and can run curbs and grade lines to his hearts content. There are great many peo- ple that do not believe McEniry was given fair deal, and they are more than glad to learn that he is again to he numbered among those on the ground floor.
 Night Captain Ross who was elected Ia st evening, is one of the best known young men in the city, and his friends nredict that he will make an excellent officer.
 He has been a member of the police force for some time, and has rendered valuable service. He was, before his election. assistant tax collector, and in this position he displayed fine Judg- ment and ability Ex-Night Captain H. B. Paridge. who was relieved thls morning. is one of the best known ,nen in the city and the wopst any one can say about him, is that he attended 4.,a+i,, +o hfs duty Just like every