The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-19
B|G FURRY IN
 THE STEEL CITY Annexation To Birmingham
 Creates Excitement WILL PROBABLY FIGHT First Arrest Under New Prohibition Law Made Yesterday - Little
 Vaughn Child stroIIs Off,
 But Is Found Later.
WILL PROBABLY FIGHT

Ensley August l)-The fact that Governor Conner sent the Greater Birmingham bill back to the legislature with amendments including Ensley was received in the city about noon and the news spread rapidly Telegraph and telephone wires were kept busy between Ensley and Mont gomery and as the afternoon prog ressed it was freely predicted the bill would carry as amended The leaders of the fight against arbitary annexation kept close in touch with the proceed ings at Montgomery and when the final vote was announced much disappoint- ment was expressed. As to the course that will be pursued they were non committal except to say the fight had not ended.
 The prevailing opinion however, seems to be to await further develop ments and to accept the situation philosophically Much good natured banter was indulged in between the rival factions. Those who have advo- cated the greater city are much elated at the outcome of the measure.
 First Arrest Under New Law.
 The first arrest under the new prohi- bition law regarding searching sus- pected premises was made this even ing. Detective Henry White and Of- fcer Rammage searched the soft drink stand establishment of J. M Gates on Avenue E and found small quantity of whisky in measure. J. c. Rack straw was in charge and 1t is alleged endeavored to turn the measure over in the sink. Detective White was too quick however and caught the vessel before the contents were emptied Rackstraw was placed under bond. A diligent search failed to discover any other "contraband" goods.
 Lost Child Found. Little Rufus Vaughn, the 4-year- old strolled away from home this morning in company with two other youngsters about years old. The little fellows were last seen togther about o'clock. Toward noon the children's continued absence coused the parents alarm, es- pecially the Vaughns, on account of the tender age of their child.
 The police were notified and a viz orous search was made. In the mean time the two older boys returned but could give no account of little Rufus. About ' o'clock this evening the little | fellow was found on Nineteenth street near the car line. He stated he had been to East Lake but no further in ] formation could be obtained. He seeA ed none the worse for his escapade. His parents were almost distracted when he appeared, and large searching party was being formed.
 Lodge Notes.
 Steel City lodge No. 16O Knights of Pythias, met last night in regular convention at their castle hall, Nine teenth street. The meeting was full of interest and well attended. Ten district convention which meets in Blocton August 24. In addition to the delegates a number of Pythians from the city will attend. The rank of page was conferred on A. w. Smith. Ensley lodge No. 165, I. o. O. F., held an interesting meeting tonight. The attendance was good. A movement is being inaugurated to invite the grand encampment of Alabama to hold its
 
 ment Is meeting with favor among the several branches of the Odd Fellows lodge.
 Personal and General.
 Miss Ruby Looney of Fort Worth, Tex, is visiting MT. and Mrs. W. I. Phelps on Ensley Highlands. w. R. Fairley, national committee man of the United Mine Workers, has returned from Pittsburg, where he has been on business connected with the union.
 A pocketbook and watch fob were found in the Franklin theatre and are held at the office, the owners can have same by identifying property. The EllSs will hold a special meeting Monday evening. Business of the utmost importance necessitates the presence of every member of the lodge Married at Madison.