The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-25
NJ OPPOSITION TO
 THE BOND ISSUE
Meridian Citizens Vote to h.
 stall City Walerworks
SYSTEM TC BE IMPROVED
Magnificent New Armory of Local MiIi- tary Company Is Opened After ln- spection of Men By United
 States Officer.

Meridian. Miss, March 4-(Special)- That the people of Meridian are well sat isfied with their experiment in the munich pal ownership of the waterworks sys- tenn has been demonstrated to the entire satisfaction of citizens in the result of the two days bond election ended last night, There were but two votes regis tered against the issue of $250.000 of bonds the money to be used in payment for the system. At a meeting of the boards called for the purpose of declar- ing the result of the election it was de- cided to make vast improvements in the system, which means that mains will be extended to all parts of the city, that is to benefit citizens who have been de- prived of the advantage by reason of the rapid growth of the city since the estab- lishment of the plant by the American Water Works company, from whom the plant was purchased
 Military Inspection.
 The inspection of Company D, Second regiment, Mississippi National Guards, of this city, tonight by Lieutenant Danforth of Fort McPherson, United States army, Atlanta, Ga, was made the occasion for the formal opening of the magnificent new armory of the company on the third floor of the Meridian Dispatch building, Fifth street There was large attend ance of representative citizens present on invitation of the company's officers, and the event was one of the most in teresting in military circles held in this city In many years The company to the inexperienced eye of laymen appeared to be perfect as to the military requirements of the inspection, but the company will not know just exactly how they stand until after the report of Lieutenant Dan- forth is passed on and given out by the war department in Washington. Col Sam l. McCants, Maj James A. Bell, Adjutant Charles R. Dalbey and Quar- termaster-C -Commissary Sam N Askew of the Second battalion were present and took part in the inspection. The com pany officers are: Capt. Luther G. Moss First Lieut.. B. R. Miley and Second Lieut.. Charles G. Wright. The new ar mory has been handsomely fitted up with reading rooms, billiard and pool parlors gymnasium, ballroom, drill hall, bath rooms, etc, and is said to be one of the handsomest armories in the state. The members of the company are composed
  the people are justly proud of their rep resentation In the ranks of the State National Guard, and 1t was great disap- pointment when this city was not chosen as the place for holding the state en- campment this year. Meridian, however is an applicant for the encampment next year and will again offer the soldier boys anything they want if they will honor this city
 First Band Concert.
 Tonight a great many citizens enjoyed the first band concert of the season. The concert was given by the Woodmen of the World band under the direction of Prof. Carl Leake, who has wide repu- tation as a band director. Aside from the splendid musical programme enjoyed by the large audience there were addresses by Gen. W. D. Cameron and Hon. Hardy R. Stone, drills by the degree teams of the local Woodmen lodges, and vocal and instrumental solos by some of the best local talent in the city This is the first of a series of such entertainments to be given during the summer months as a pleasure to citizens and without the slightest cost to the public
 New Public Library.
 The movement launched in this city some months ago by the ladies of Me ridfan looking to the establishment of a public library, Is meeting with the sue cess that was anticipated in these dis patches at the time. A regular campaign of education is being carried on by the social clubs of the city and the people are beginning to awaken to the great need of such an institution. A stock sub scription plan will likely be promulgated in the next week or ten days and with such business basis established the fond est wishes of the promoters will be short ly realized.
 Carnival of Amusements. | All next week the people of Meridian are to enjoy spring carnival of amuse- ment under the auspices of the !, oodmen of the World band. the newest and most popular of the citys recent organizations A number of first-class amusements have been secured and the people are looking forward to a week of jolli1cation. Charged With Murder. Roanoke, Va, March 24-Roanoke de- tectives today arrested Howard Bragg, a |