The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-05
WANT THE STOCK LAW ENFORCED Bessemer Citizens Say It Is
 Disregarded CAPTAIN MINGEA ILL Condition of Aged Citizen Stricken With Paralysis Is Encouraging.
 Important Cases in Court
 This Week

I its enforcement, is agtating thu citizens of Bessemer. and petition il being circulated that threatens the cit, officials with mandamus proceeding. | if the law Is not enforced. The stocl law has been partially .disregarded fol some time past and many complaints have been made to the city authorities The poundkeeper has been rounding UT Ithe stray cattle and as a result he i'm pounded a COW belonging to one Frank Barnett, an employe of the Bessemel
 it Is alleged, turned the animal out and, according to the charge docketeo against him, made an assault on a negro woman who had charge of the pen. His case comes up for trial Tues day before Mayor Lewis. The petition that Is being circulated recites the fact that the law is being disregarded and it's enforcement is asked by the peti- tioners. In the event the relief asked for Is not granted the matter will be taken to the city court of Bessemer for adjustment It will be remembered that similar proceedings were brought against Mayor Tom Huey while he was mayor, and the courts decided that the law was mandatory and had to be en- forced and the city officials were ordered to see that it was carried out. The matter Is creating much interest in the city.
 Court News
 The city court of Bessemer will again take up the jury civil docket Monday and many important cases are set for the week. The fist case called for Monday morning is that of E. P. Arr-ic lar Q. n the plaintiff claims property and per sonal injuries on account of the estab 1ishment of the county septic tanks on or near his premises. The cause of action and the plaintiff are from Jones' boro.
 Jerry Eaton was given a preliminary hearing this morning before Judge W. D. Lanier on a charge of killing Will Cary. Both parties were negroes and as the defendant established a good defense he was admitted to bond in the sum of $1oo, which he readily made The killing occurred at the Southern depot a short time ago and grew out of a quarrel about 8 fire in the waiting room.
 The sheriffs office made couple of raids yesterday and captured wagon load of contraband wet goods. The raids were made on search and seizure warrants and were executed by Depu- ties Smithson and Parker. The goods were taken to the store room at the sheriffs office. The places searched were those of N. Finnicho and F. Oddo two Italian merchants. who were placed under bond.
 Captain Mingea Stricken
 The condition of Captain Mingea, who was stricken with paralysis While or duty yesterday. is encouraging 10 ms family and friends. He is fully con scious of all proceedings and were II not for his advanced age his recovers would be almost assured. He was taken i'll at his post of duty and al though he has been in falling health for some time he stuck to his duties to the end His left side Is affected Although 72< years of age he has re- markable grit and has good chance to pull through. He has been In the employ of the city about 10 years. He is one of the best known citizens oi Bessemer and a Confederate veteran His many friends hope speedy re- oovery.
 Church Services
 Methodist-There will be preaching at the auditorium morning and even ing. Sunday schoo. s:45. Class meet ing at 2 p. m. Rev. J. F. Sturdivant pastor.
 Presbyterian-Morn subject, He Must Increase" Regular evening ser vices. Sunday school s:45. Christian Endeavor 6:45 D. m. Rev. l. F. Swal' low, pastor.
 Baptist-There will be preaching morning aid evening by the pastor Rev. NJ. K. Thornton. Sunday schoo 9:45. / Christian-S Services as usual botf morning and evening. Sunday schoo 9:45 Christian Endeavor p. m. Th' Baraca class will meet Sunday morn ing at 10 o'clock In the class room Rev. D. F. Taylor. pastor.
 Episcopal-Sunday school s:45. Ser vice, sermon and communion at o'clock Service and sermon at 7:3' l D. m. Services during the week at 4:30 Rev. l. O. Adams. rector.
 Presbyterian, U. s. A.-There will b' the regular preaching service at | l o'clock Sunday school 9:45. No even l ing service. Rev. D. L. Walker, pas tor.
 Local Items
 Bessemer lodge, X. F. and A. M.. No 45S, will meet in regular form on Mon day night at their hall on Twentieth street Rev. Alex E. Reese of At lanta. one of the best informed Ma sons in the south. will give Lecture on the MdoOIllC All NAoSOAAS s@A invited to attend.
 The Northside fire department wal called to Second avenue and Sixteenth street this morning to extinguish { small blaze. 4f
 The Bessemer Athletic club will mee next week and perfect plans for thu organizatio of an indoor baseball club
 The Pastors Helpers Cook Book com mittee will meet with Mrs. l.. L. Whit tie on Clarendon avenue to transac | important business. tt There will be special meeting of the l Ladies Aid society of the First Pres byterian church Monday afternon at | o'clock. M The grounds of the public library art being beautified and the grass plot anc shrubbery replanted. The plot on tho side next the fire department is being filled in and the center flower beds re, arranged.
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