The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-28
EAST|S TALKS IF COMMISSION BILLS Says He Favored Local Bes-
 semer Bill PROHIBITION RALLY Arle Barber to Speak at Brighton Church Tonight = Memorial Address Postponed Until
 Monday
PROHIBITION RALLY

Bessemer. April 27.-(Special.)-T re- cent discussion of the commission form of government for Bessemer has brought to light many phases of the question and conflicting interpretations of the various bills passed during the last session of the legislature
 How James A. Eastis, representative from Jefferson and a citizen of Brighton, in an interview Thursday spoke of the stand he took regard the matter: | T wanted and requested several prom inent Bessemer men," said MT. Eastis, ito frame up a bill, suitable for and per taining to the particular conditions of the city. This would have had to be as- vertised three times before presenting t to the house. as a local bill, unlike a general law, must be put before the peo- | pie concerned before 1t Is passed as d protection. But they seem to be satisfied with the Kilby bill and confident that 1t would include Bessemer My main work in this regard was to place Bessemer on the same footing with Gadsden, Anniston, Huntsville. Tuscaloosa and Selma and l accomplished this.
 There are four hills, one for Mobile. which provides for the appointment of ell the commissioners one bill for Mont gomery, one for Birmingham and the Kill by bill which includes the appointing of cimplissioners by the governor for all towns from 1000 to 25,oOo population. An election to decide whether Bessemer should have this government or not would first be held and the short term man would hold office until October, 1912.
 Representative Brindley of Etowah made fight agans. the Kilby bill be- cause Gadsden people wanted to elect their commissioners, but objected to his opposition because the governors ap- pointment is purposed to eliminate the so- called rings or ruling powers of the cities
 The recall feature, which enables the voters to remove man from office with out an impeachment, Is a more rapid means than an impeachment. The three commissioners can be elected at one time or each year, just as the people decide.
 Speaking of Pettus county, l have no doubt that the next redistricting of the ot&tC VIII VIII iidHy Al lllc next election for representatives, Jeffer- son will have Il because of the increase of population, and accordingly four of the other counties will lose a man. This will create prejudice against too much centralization of power, and there will be a popular demand for a new county from all parts of the state.'
 Brighton Prohibition Rally
 At the Brighton Methodist church Fri day night the prohibtionists will have rally. Arlie Barber of Birmingham and several others will talk the Smith bill and endeavor to explain the present campaign against prohibition, that those opposed to the local option measure will not unknowingly become involved in pro- ceedings favoring it.
 Painting Contract Awarded
 R. s. Ward of Birmingham has been awarded the contract to paint the interior of the Bessemer postoffice. Light sage green, light buff and straw color with cream are the colors designated by the department at Washington. All the work must be completed in 40 days. MT. Ward also has the contract to smooth and sod the lawn in front of the hlilding. Bids for furnishing screens for the interior were sent to Washington Wednesday.
 Memorial Address Postponed
 
 Professor Spencer of Birmingham col- lege arrived Wednesday night to ad- dress the veterans scheduled but owing to the indictment weather the limited audience requested the speak CT to return next Monday night for the postponed exercises. Professor Spencer agreed so at o'clock Monday night at Rebie hall the memorial exercises will really be held. The graves of the sol- dlers at Cedar Hill cemetery will be decorated Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock. Local Items
 At the Bessemer city court the case of Parker x Cox vs. the Bessemer Ma tional bank, which was continued from Monday, was argued until adjournment, but was not given to the jury. The police docket shows but three arrests for Thursday. and those were Robert A. Linder violation of the pro hibition law John Hargrove and win Patterson, negroes, for the same of fense. All made bond and no trials were made in the mayors court Thursday morning.
 Mrs. P. P. Bowman, the wife of a prosperous farmer near Glenn Springs, dropped dead Wednesday night just after eating hearty meal. The fu- | neral arrangements will be announced l later.
 announcements
 ] Mrs. Alice Smith will entertain the | Neighborhood Bridge club Friday night | as the regular Thursday night meeting was postponed because of the illness of | Mrs. Smith.
 Thomas H. Holt encampment No. 30. 1 Independent Order of Odd Fellows. will meet Friday night | Bessemer Knights of the Modern Mac | cabees No. 1463 will meet Friday night l in the Masonic hall
 | The "Old Maids Convention was a | splendid success financially and other wise. The spnsters made extremely fun ny comediennes. in spite of the fact that those taking part were amateurs, the performance added more laurels to the skill of Mrs. Bert Lytle, who was stage manager and director, and the programme or the rejuvenated and transformed maid en ladies was a pleasing climax of the | evening"
 | Miss Grace Judson, as Mary Ann Ak Me-Quick, scored a hit with her song, | How'd You Like to Spoon With Me?'' and Miss Minnie Cahills singing of '.SiI- yer Threads Among the Gold" was a de- | cided treat Miss Maud Mimms, as the secretary, and Miss Florence Huey as "Sweetly Huggins," provoked laugh after laugh by their touching devotion to the sterner sex and sentimental affectations Miss Lizzie Herbert as the "sneezine spinster," and Miss Ann O'Brien as Bet sy Bobbet,'' were equally as good.
 William Hugh McEniry as Prof. Ren- over Make-over and his able assistant | Master Worth Lewis. were credited with producing from their wonderful machine humorous recitation, Aunt Jemima's Courtship,' by Miss Lulline Embry and little Lucille Lytle as happy schoo