The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-19
New countx,s Club.


 The smoker which was given by the New County's club at the Rebie hall last evening was a very interesting and en- tertaining one. There were several good speeches and a great many people had de- cided opinions as to what the new county should be called, provided. of course, that It is obtained, and there appears to be no doubt about that When the movement was first inaugurated it was believed that the name of DeBardeleben or Bessemer would be picked for it. the first name be- ing selected from the fact that MT. De- Bardeleben has done more for Bessemer than any other one man, and it was sup posed that as a compliment to his great ability as developer and builder that the new county, when it should become a reality, would be named after him.
 On the other hand, the name Bessemer was suggested for It by a good many as being the most fitting name from the fact that since the city of Bessemer was to be the county site, it would naturally be good thing to have the county bear the same name
 It has been pointed out by a. good many that the name Bessemer county would be good one from the fact that every one that knows anything about Alabama at all is bound to know that Bessemer is in the heart of the mining district, and whenever they think of coal or iron ore they are compelled to think of the Bessemer district 1t was decided last evening that the name of the new county should be Pettus county. There T. lNAat ,.tt ata .i1 i'll regard to this selection from the fact that it is claimed by several that the late Senator Pettus never did a single thing for Bessemer or the immediate district and it is very doubtful if he was at any time anywhere near Bessemer.
 However, the name was selected, and 1t will now be up to every one to work with renewed efforts to make the proposed county decided go, when the time for actual action does arrive.
 Stole It All.
 A hot burglary was reported to the po- lice department this morning. It appears from what can be learned that thief or thieves broke into grocery store on the corner of Sixteenth street and Fairfax avenue, at an early hour this morning and carried off everything available. Judging from the general appearance of the place after the raid, the store itself would have been carried off if the boys had had time enough. Hams, bacon, sugar, eggs, meal, 7 flour and In fact most everything that goes to make up the usual family larder was waded into and it is wonder that anything at all Was left. The kerosene tank, and bucket of cheese were foun.i on the doorstep and it is supposed that the cheese was strong enough to turn around and make its way back to the store. The ham would no doubt have done the same thing had it not been sacked.
 The poor man that runs the store has been compelled to close up simply be- cause he has nothing to sell and it is sup posed that the boys that made the haul are living on the fat of the land. Detectives Patton and Parsons are work . ing on the case, and itis an even bet thac the thieves will be captured within the next twentyfour hours In the mean time, the poor groceryman's stock is all gone and he has nothing left now, save the bill for rent and lights, and these, of course, eor s.,,a have ot to come hether sugar 'F
 There have been a good many robberies around the city in the past few days but the police forcce is getting in behind the supposed thieves pretty close and it is not thought that this sort of business will continue much longer
 Personal and General.
 MT. and Mrs. Harry G. Chrstlieb en- tertained with delightful theatre party last evening to "The County Chairman" in honor of Mrs. w. M. Tucker of Demo- polls. After the return to Bessemer delightful luncheon was served. The oth- CTS in the party were MT. and Mrs. Carl Hughes, MT. and Mrs. l.. w. Allen, MT. and Mrs. George Marsh. MT. and Mrs. E. Hoozer and MT. Thomas M. Jones.
 Commencing tomorrow and until fur ther notice. the Salvation army in this city will hold special services on Sun