The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-21
THIS DAY IN
 HISTORY OF
 BIRMINGHAM

 January 21 1886:
 Old building near Relay house, in which Birmlnghams first postoffice was located, sold today to J. Keith for s2l. January 21. 1889:
 The election of Samuel D. Wealley as captain of Birmingham Rifles and Yolun- teers is confirmed at a meeting of the company.
 Final plans are completed for holding future state fairs in Birmingham.
 It is announced that the last of the four furnaces at Ensley will go into com mission in a few days. This will make the largest connected furnace plant in the world. it is claimed.
 Dr. J. ". Hughes sells 800 pounds of quicksilver to a gold mining concern in East Alabama This is said to be the largest sale of quicksilver in the south It will be used in the mining of precious metal.
 Dr. Hughes makes the announcement that he is still candidate for postmaster of Birmingham.
 January 21, 1891: . City council passes an ordinance pro- hibiting cows. hogs and other animals from running at large on the streets. City pound is provided for. January 21, 1892
 Correspondent in Birmingham Age crit icises East Lake dummy service, claiming that patrons of that line would like to see broken windows in the cars repaired or closed in some way.
 Gen. Russell A. Alger of Michigan passes through the city on his way to Alec, where he is interested extensively in the lumber business.
 Postmaster Houston appoints a negro letter carrier and the people, especially of democratic persuasion, very indig nant.
 January 21. 1898
 A. o. Lane. one of the new members of the police commission, is elected chair man of that body. He succeeds A. II. Stevens, whose term as commissioner has expired.
 January 21. 1899:
 State Examiner Cowan makes a sensa- tional report to Governor Johnston on the affairs of the Jefferson county board of commissioners. It is charged that favor itism has been shown in the awarding of contracts and other methods of high handed graft practiced.
 Bills are rendered for service for more days than there are days in the year. The report creates a mild sensation in the state, and especially in the legislature, which is now in session. January 2l, 1900:
 Eugene V. Debbs, socialist leader, ad- dresses large audience at the Auditorium. January 21, 1901:
 T. O. Smith, cashier of the First Ma tional bank goes with the Birmingham Trust and Savings company in similar position.
 Bank clearings today, s145, ,7O1.27. January 21. 1902
 Frank Duncan, who made a sensational escape from the county jail some time yesterday morning, is still at large.
 Joint committee, headed by Mayor W. M. Drennen. holds meeting and plans for Greater Birmingham campaign. January 21. 1908:
 The "Pan-American'' train on the Ala bama Gerat Southern railroad makes rec ord run of 52 miles in 50 minutes. January 21, 1905
 Chancellor John J. Altman dies of heart failure and pneumonia at Davis infirmary January 2, 1906:
 Manager Vaughan orders uniforms for members of baseball club and announces that everything is in fine shape for open ing of the season. January 2, 1907:
 Capt. Frank P OBrien' makes formal announcement of his candidacy for mayor of Birmingham
 w. W. Finley, president of Southern railway, and other officials, are in Bir- mingham. Are entertained by business men.
 Railroads of the state threaten to en- join railroad rate bills which are about to pass the state legislature ERSKINE RAMSAY