The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-29
NOT ONE ARREST
 DURING WHOLE DAY
BESSEMER HOLDS RECORD FOR QUIET OBSERVANCE OF THANKS GlVING-TAlk OF PAVING THE sTREETs-PERsoNAL, ETC.

Bessemer, November 2S.-(Special)- mere has not been an arrest made in Bessemer for the past 24 hours and it is thought that this Is the record. The officers have walked the street, but there has been nothing doing. One of- hcer who usually manages to make a show in police court each morning stated this evening that he was strfckly up against it. and he would be web-footed ere long stopping around III the rain and mud looking for the things that would not happen.
 Whenever day passes over the head or this smoke-laden burg without an arrest being made it Is time for the dWellers to sit up and take notice, as It Is a foregone conclusion that it is too good to last. Too much rain and too many policemen on watch is no doubt accountable for such a state of affains. Still it is just possible that even the evil doers were more than willing to give thanks that they did not have to go to jail on this day of all days. The mayor has been out of the city for the past two days, chasing the wiley quail, and he will no doubt feel very much gratified when he re- turns and hears the report.
 May Decide To Pave Street.
 It is understood that just as soon as the city fathers can see their way clear some effort will be made to pave Nineteenth street. This is of course the main street in the city and it is the consents of opinion that it should be paved
 At the present time the city can boas or some of the finest sidewalks in the state, and this particular part of the city's improvement has been given much attention
 There has been a good deal adverse comment in some quarters regarding the amount of sidewalk Improvements that have been put down and 1t is believed by a good many that the city should make an effort as soon as possible to do something looking towards the pay ing of some of the more important streets and avenues.
 Personal and General.
 The exercises at the High school this morning were very pretty and good crowd was on hand notwith standing the inclemency of the weather. The principal address was delivered by Gardner Goodwin, and MT. Goodwin s remarks met with happy reception. The exercises were concluded at II o'clock and the school was dismissed until Monday morning.
 The shoot given by the Bessemer Gun
 
 with standing the fact that the weathe CT was so bad. The shoot started about g o'clock and was kept up until noon, when the rain prevented further work. There were several professionals in attendance, and while it was almost impossible to pile up good scores, still the shoot, while it did last, was very satisfactory
 The Catholic bazar which is now runnfnp in cif business today, and the patronage throughout the entire day has been very liberal. The ladies served Q spe- cial Thanksgiving dinner and the in vitation to come and be fed was taken advantage of by good many. The bazar will continue through Saturday evening.
 The show put on at the Imperial theatre this evening by the Twentieth Century Minstrel company was a suc- cess in every way, and was well at tended.
 George Ross, who is attending the University of Alabama passed through the city today on his way to the foot ball game. A large crowd braved the elements and went from this city this afternoon to attend the game between Alabama and Tennessee.
 Mrs. w. P. Golson has as her guests MTS. J. 1. Berry anu MTs WHt WOrlU- ington of Birmingham and Mrs. l. r. Perkins of Sayre.
 Clarence Hurd, who is a student at the University of Alabama, is in the city visiting relatives.
 G. G. Hope has returned to the city after a months stay with relatives in Indiana.
 Bob Griffin, a popular Bibb county farmer is in the city on business.
 Quite a number of Bessemer sports men left the city early this morning on hunting trip. to be gone until to- morrow.
 The family and relatives of the late John Ayers beg to extend their sin cere thanks to the public for the many kindnesses shown them during their hour of trouble.