The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-31
CITY ITEMS.

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 so,s~stor Loses DOg.-Solicitor liar rington P. Hef1in has reported to the police the loss of fine white and liver colored bird dog which is missing from the solicitors home, 712 North Twenty first street. The dog wears collar ehgraved "H. P. Hefin."
 Cars Brought snow.-While no snow fetl in Birmingham yesterday, there was snow seen here The Louisville and Nashville and Alabama Great Southern trains from Louisville and Circinnati, respectively, were we'll cov- ersd, and from several of the cars hung 1cbles.
 Unfaue Postal Card.-w H. Faulk ne has placed upon the market unique postal card advertising Br- mhgham The card bears fine view of the Ensley steel plant and attached to the card is a piece of iron ore a pitce of coal and a miniature rail to represent the districts most important Industries.
 Jones Acting Mayor.-Mayor Ward will leave this morning with the Bir- sningham party for Mobile, where he | will make the speech presenting the cruiser "Birmin gham" with the gift of the city of Birmingham, the silver l service. During the absence Of the Mayor Harry Jones' president of the council. will have charge of his office.
 Increases in BuiIding-Although 1908 was a banner year in building opera ltions in Birmin gham, judging from the amount of building put in operation In January, 1909 will eclipse last year. From the books of the building inspec- tor it is gathered that the January building contracted for amounted to Is220. .090 an increase over January last wear of S63043.25.
 Social Club IncOrporated.-Applic tion for a charter was filed in the office of the probate court yesterday by the Aurora club which has for It's object, nccording to the application, the social md literary advancement of It's mem hers. The officers of the club are J. T. Brewer, president; w. E. Gillian, vice president. and A. F.. Meehl, secretary and treasurer.
 Effects of the CoId.-As an illustra- ion of just how cold 1t was yesterday, he proprietors of the several near beer resorts report a large business lone between the hours of o'clock yesterday morning and 10 o'clock last night. Although the amount of alcohol contained in the near" beer is small, 1t seems that the people wanted 1t yes terday. Eeveral staggering men were seen on the streets last night
 New Electrical COmpany.-Articles of incorporation were filed in the office of the probate court yesterday by the Fruitticher Electrical company, which proposes as the name indicates, to con- duct a general electrical contracting business, with offices in Birmingham. The authorized capital stock of the company is s1O.000. but it will begin business with $25O0 subscribed and paid In. The officers are W. H. Fruitticher, president; George A. Leath, vice pres ident, and E. W. Fruitticher, secretary and treasurer.
 Men Cleared of Murder Charge.-The preliminary trials of Walter and Arthur Jones, E. J. Ellard and Lester Carter. charged with the murder of William Rhea at Arcadia several weeks ago, were concluded yesterday morning and Justice A. H. Benners discharged the four defendants. The trial consumed two days in the inferior court about 100 witnesses having been examined. The case has attracted much attention and the courtroom was crowded to its capacity during the entire trial.
 Dutch Supper.-The Ladies' Aid so- ciety of the Woodlawn Presbyterian church gave Dutch supper at the home of Mrs. F. J. Luckie. 6017 First avenue, last night for the benefit of the building fund of the church. The en- tertafnment was uniquely arranged and the Dutch idea was appropriately car ried out. Invitations were sent out and inclosed were little Dutch slippers made of vari-colored silk intended as receptacIes for contributions The sup per was largely attended and proved quite an entertaining affair.
 Prohibition Law Violated.-Eugene Werth elmer was placed under arrest yesterday afternoon by Deputy Sheriff Alex Wilson on warrants charging him with violating the prohibition law. The arrest was made in Werth eimer's place of business on the second floor of the building at the corner of Sec ond avenue and Eighteenth street. Wertheimer's business Is that of ''cider rectifer.' but the officers will attempt to prove that the stuff he was handling contains an exceptionally large percentage of alcohol The of fcers took charge of several fasks to be used as evidence.