The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-21
BESSEMER COUNCIL
 TURNS MAYOR DOWN
Recommendations Received as
 Information
VOTE TO PAY SALARIES
State Railroad Commission VIII Meet in Bessemer October 2 to Consider Depot ProbIem-Other News
 of Bessemer

 last regular meeting of the old Bessemer city council was held tonight. Lacey Ed mundson, president of the council. was in the chair, and Aldermen present were: Benton, Durck, Deason, Carlisle, Keith, Ross and Stein. Absent: Alderman Thomas.
 Mayor Lewis vetoed the ordinance adopted at the last council meeting to pay the incoming aldermen s10 month for their services, giving as his reason that the new aldermen were not in favor Of the measure; that 1t should have been an issue in the late primary and that he be- lieved the commission form of govern ment would soon be in force and the ordinance was unnecessary.
 Alderman Ross made a vigorous reply to the mayors message. He impugned his motives in vetoing the ordinance and stated that if the mayor was entitled to compensation for his services the alder men were certainly entitled to be imbussed, as they transacted the bulk of the citys business. He suggested the mayor recommend reduction of his own salary.
 On motion the ordinance was passed over the mayors veto by vote of six to ?. Those voting for the ordinance were Edmundson Ross, Benton, Keith, Car lisle and Durick. Aldermen Stein and Deason voted to sustain the mayors veto.
 The mayor recommended that the fran chise granted to the Birmingham Light and Water company be revoked as the company had failed to rpake bond. Ills recommendation was received as informa- ton.
 He further recommended that the rail- way companies be required to place either gates flagman at the railroad cross ings Nineteenth and Twentieth streets on the ground that the crossings were dangerous to the travelling public It was received as information. The question of paying salaries of market in- spector and parkkeeper was referred to the finance committee. The report of the treasurer was received, w. S. Patton, chief detective, submitted a yearly and monthly report. The office of assistant city engineer was declared vacant on recommendation of finance committee. The sanitary and jail committees were empowered to have necessary repairs and alterations made on the city jail build ing. Bids to lay sidewalks and curbings and to grade, slag and chert Sixth avenue between Fourteenth and Fifteenth streets were opened. The following bids were re- ceived: W. F. Nolen $1337.3 Seabright & Russell $152006 P H. OBrien $1540.S4, J. T Crawford s1451.6o. Sullivan & Long s1464.5s. w. F. Nolan was the lowest bid der and was awarded the contract. The votes of the election held yesterday were canvassed and the entire ticket declared elected.
 It was decided to hold a special meet Ming next Tuesday night to finish busi- ness not reported on. The council then adjourned.
 Railroad Commission to Meet
 That the railroad commission will meet in Bessemer October to listen to the petition of the people of that city In re- gard to union depot was the announce ment of w. D. Nesbitt, a member of the commission yesterday.
 The question of depot at Bessemer has been long drawn out and 1t Is ex- pected thst some final and definite con- clusion will be reached at the meeting held in that city.
 MT Nesbitt stated that the commission CTS were inclined to assist the people in every way possible. However, 1t is much mooted question whether the state body has right to order union depots constructed. A case testing this point Is now pending before Judge Thomas of the Montgomery city court, which was filed for the Northern Alabama by James Weatherly of this city, in regard to the Jasper depot
 The com nnlSS1OnerB nave been dQVlSed by railroad representatives that the in- dividual companies will improve condi- tions wherever they are found to be in- sufficient. However, 1t Is said the rail- roads are not inclined to assist in the construction of a union depot.
 New Council to Hold Caucus
 The new city council will hold eau GUS Tuesday night to discuss the cleo tion of the various city officials. They will practically decide at that meeting who shall be elected to the office of city attorney. city physician, assistant tax collector, street foreman, night captain and other offices.
 There are many applicants for the va rious positions. and In some instances a strong effort has been made to capture a plum. All applicants for position In the official family of the new adminis- tration are requested to file their appli- cation with the city clerk Wednesday afternoon.
 Local Items
 Deputy Sheriff Smithson has arrested a white man named Roscoe Goodwin on a charge of horse stealing. The ofrense was committed April 19. 1909. He has been away from the district for some time and had just returned. He was arrested this morning at Jonesboro.
 A runaway occurred this morning in which John Skate. well-known citizen was severely injured He was thrown from the buggy and sustained three broken ribs and many serious bruises He was taken to his home, where he re- ceived medical attention.
 The Brighton Baptist church will give a trolley ride to East Lake on Wednes- day evening, the cars leaving Brighton station at 7:3o o'clock. All who desire an evenings delightful pleasure are in- vited to take the trip.
 Personal Mention
 John Franklin Cannon will leave wednesday for Butler, H., where he will be united in marriage to Mrs. Nettie Nicely Both are well known in Besse- mer and much interest is being taken in the wedding.
 Mrs Fannie Ellsworth and Miss Fan nie Ellsworth are the guests of Judge and Mrs. W. D. Lanier.
 There will be a meeting of the Mis- eionary society of the Presbyterian church wednesday afternoon at o'clock. Mrs W. B. Taylor of Gainesville. Fla, is visiting her sister, Mrs. James G. Armstrong, at the home of Mrs. P. J. McAdory.
 Mrs P M. Mathews left this morning for Knoxville to visit her grandmother.
 The Card club will be entertained Wednesday afternoon by Mrs. A. c. Mitchell at the Elks' hall.
 Mir and Mrs. Senkoskey of St. Louis are a. the Grand hotel MT. Senkoskey 1< bo xuor