The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-09
CHIEF OF POLICE MIXES WITH MAYOR Two City Officials Come 10
 Blows in Office BANK PORTER LOSES JOB Temptation Is Too Much for Young Negro, Who Is Caught With the
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BANK PORTER LOSES JOB

Tuscaloosa August S.-(Special.)-Th Mayor. pr. William Faulk, and Chief of Police Alex Christian had a personal diff fculty in the Mayors office this morn ing The trouble grew out of an order is sued by the Mayor with respect to hitch ing horses in the alley in front of the city prison Chief Christian had been hitehins his horse in this same alley, and the trouble grew out of q rather heated argument in regard to the removal of Christians horse. During this, the lie was passed and immediately followed by blows. Policeman Thompson was near at hand however, and soon separated the combatants As 8 result, Chief Christian has beer temporarily suspended by the Mayor, and was arrested by Sheriff Bath- am. but promptly made bond.
 There will be d meeting of the board tonight, and the matter will be further acted on at that time The trouble is much deplored by the citizens and all concerned as both Dr. Faulk and Chief Christian have heretofore been quite pop ular and efficient officers. No friction has been known to exist between them heretofore, and the trouble today was as unprcmeditated as unfortunate.
 E. K. Grimes Dead.
 The death of E. E. Grimes occurred here yesterday morning at the residence of his brother J. E. Grimes. MT. Grimes had been in poor health for some time past, and was brought to Tuscaloosa about two weeks ago from Bibb county in the hope that he would improve in this city. However, the rayages of disease could not be overcome and he passed away. MT. Grimes was prominent plant CT and lumber man of the neighboring count yof Bbb. He was 60 years of age and member of the Christian church He is survived by the following members of his family: J. l.. and o. T. Grimes, both of this city, and brothers of the de- ceased. and the following sisters Mrs. White Mrs. Mcdonald and Mrs Denton of Lexington Ky.
 Prof T. ". Palmer. recently elected president of the Girls school at Monte vallo, left here yesetrday with him family 10 take up his new duties. Professor Pal mer was dean of the academic faculty al the university. and one of the strong est members of the faculty. He was also prominently identified with church work in this city.
 Too Much Temptation.
 Clarence Steel. . negro boy, was up in the Mayors court yesterday on q charge of petit larceny. Clarence has the job of sweeping and dusting in the First Ma tlonal bank here, and while attending to these duties several mornings ago. he dexteriously dusted about s20 into his pocket There were several officers of the bank within a few feet of Clarence when he tried this game, and he was caught red Landed. He pleaded guilty and his fine being paid in the matter and the stolen money restored, he was discharged.
 The thermometer has been climbing pretty high here again this week It reached something oyer 9S yesterday and went to the 100 mark today. There has not been rain here now in nearly two weeks
 Mrs. R. E. Rodes ard children have gone for a visit to Meridian, the former home of Mrs. Rodes
 Mrs. Ormond Somerville and children have gone to Kentucky to virss the for mer's parents. They will be away the remainder of the summer.