The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-29
CITY ITEMS.

CITY ITEMS.
 Arrests sIump-Had 1t not been for bunch of state convicts from other counties, who were simply lodged over night for safekeeping the county iail would have transacted practically no business yesterday It was one ol inc dullest days of the past month only one or two arrests being recorded
 Heavy Meat SaIes-A proprietor or one of the quick lunch stands stated last night that as a result of the httie cool snap the demand for meat 1n- creased fully a third over the demand two weeks ago. Its always that way. though" said he, 'just let it get cool and everybody wants meat. The light dishes don't satisfy.
 FraternaI Tribunes-B T m n h a m Tribunal No. PTS of the Fraternai Tribunes has changed it's meeting nieht from Friday to Thursday, and +he first meeting under the change will take place tonight in the hall at 2O2l 1s Irirst avenue. number of applicants from Ensley will probably be present for the purpose of joining this tribunal.
 Mir. Glass in City-Frank P. Glass, business manager of the Montgomery Advertiser. was in Birmingh am few hours yesterday, en route home after spending some time in Chicago. MT Glass feels that the chances of democ- racy are brighter than in many wears. While in Chicago, he was close to the leaders in one of the crucial points, and feels most hopeful or the result.
 New Song--Miss Libbie Williams of Birmingham Is the author of an at tractive new song entitled Dearest, l Love You" which has recently been published and put on the market MISS Williams wrote both the words and the music. The theme is a pleasing one and the music Is sure to become popu- lar Miss Williams is also the com noser of .'The American Beauty March. which made quite hit. She Is well known in Birmingham.
 No Deaths Occur--There has been no death rate for Birmingham proper dur ing the last two days by reason of the fact that not a single death has oc- cured here during that time. Bir- mingham's death rate has been declin- ing rapidly for the last three months and the proprietors of the four under taking establishments have worn an exceedingly gloomy expression Tor some time. The record for the last two oays
 
 Coach Burns--The smoker on an Louisville and Nashville train was burned yesterday at noon just beyond Blount Spring S. The cause Of the acc1- dent is not known. It is thought, how ever that the fire began near the neat CT of the smoker The car was switched beyond Blount Springs, and there was consumed A MT. Burbage of Birming- ham. according to the report reaching the city, was injured from the fire, but not seriously. The car was we'll filled with people.
 New Electric Company--Articles of incorporation were filed in the office of the probate court yesterday by the Wesco Supply company of Alabama, which proposes to conduct general electric business with offices in Bir- mingham. The authorized capital stock of the company is $5000, which is fully paid up. The officers and directors of the new company are: Rogers V. Scud- der, president; Charles Scudder, Jr., vice president, and w. W. Moore, secretary and treasurer.
 Has Led Cut OH-Will Cook, a ne- gro was either thrown or fell from a North Bessemer car late yesterday afternoon and in so doing fell under the car the wheels of which passed over one of his legs and severed it from the body. The injured negro was placed on an incoming car, which was rushed to Birmingham. It was met by an ambulance, the negro transferred to it, and carried to St. Vincent's hos pital. His injuries are not expected to tp prove fatal.
 Fine Carrier Pigeons-Three large GOODS of carrier pigeons have been re- ceiyed by l.. l.. Stephenson from Monon, Ind. Over 100 birds were in the lot and are of very fine breed. MT. Stephen son will use them for breeding pur- poses and it will be necessary for him to keep them in a large enclosed space from which they cannot escape for at least a year or two. Should they get away they will immediately start back to their old Indiana home. MT. Steph- enson is quite pigeon fancier, already being the owner of a large number of fancy pigeons, and the arrival of this lot of "homers" will give him one of the finest stock of pigeons in this sec -fion of the country.
 Wire Worker Decaptated.