The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-22
HIGHER LICENSE
 FOR DRINK STANDS Bessemer Council Raises the Amount From $50 to S20O CITY EXPENSES LOWER Fraternal Hall at Brighton Will Be Dedicated Wednesday Night.
 T. Y. Huffman Is Being
 Congratulated
CITY EXPENSES LOWER

pressed the opinion that Detter plan would be to raise the license of the soft drink stands. After much wrangling the license was raised from $3O year to $loo, by vote of to 3. MT. Porter recom- mended the purchase of pair of horses for the new fire truck and that provision be made to accommodate them at the fire station, the total expense not to ex- ceed $T50 This was referred to the ire committee who will report back at the next meeting.
 The Bessemer city council met tonight in regular session. All the aldermen were present with President George Ross in the chair. After the reading of the minutes the reports of the several city officers were received. The report of the city clerk and treasurer was interesting in that. it. showed a decided decrease il. the expenditures of the city, the street department alone showing a decrease of $500
 The report of Dr. Hardwood, meat and milk inspector, carried with it recom- mendation that an ordinance be passed to require meat markets to be properly screened. He also commended the dairy men of the Bessemer district for their ef- forts to improve the milk supply of the city.
 The committee consisting of Aldermen Crotwel, Simmons and Johnson, to whom was referred the proposition to set apart s20O for the purpose of reassessing the .;t. I1 a,.fc Alderman Crotwell reported that the amount be not allowed. Alderman John son made minority report recommend ing the allowance of the sum named.
 It was moved that the minority report be adopted and on roll call the vote stood to 1. President Ross united the vote by voting with the minority, and the amount was allowed for this purpose.
 The judiciary committee reported fa- vorably on the adoption of the clauses of the Fuller and Carmichael bills with reference to the enforcement of the pro- hibition law, particularly as to the search and seizure feature. The report was adopted and the ordinance placed on it's third reading and passed by unanimous vote.
 The proposed ordinance to regulate tho pawnshops of the city brought about the discussion of the evening The ordinance was referred to the judiciary committee, who recommended it's adoption. It carried with it many strenuous measures which were attacked by Aldermen La Rue and McTyeire, who offered amendment after amendment until the measure was prac- tically annulled. On the passage of these amendments, which deprived the bill Of all it's salient features, it was laid on the table by motion of Alderman Porter.
 The finance committee reported unfa- vorably on the application of Mrs. H. B. Partridge for compensation for the death of her husband. The report was adopted.
 The police committee reported favor ably on the recommendation of Chief Wallace that two additional plain clothes men be added to the police force. After some discussion the report was adopted, but the election of the additional officers was deferred until the next meeting Of the council.
 A franchise was granted the Coosa River Light and Power company on the recommendation of the street and light committee
 MT. Porter recommended the purchase of pair of horses for the new fire truck and that provision be made to accom- modate them at the fire station, the to- tai expense not to exceed $750. This was referred to the fire committee, which will report back ut the next meeting.
 Alderman La Rue made report on the police telephone system, which was re- ferred to the police and fire committee and the council then adjourned
 Fraternal Hall to Be Dedicated The Masonic and Odd Fellows hall at Brighton will be dedicated Wednes- day night with a banquet and splendid programme. These two orders own the new, two-story brick building of which tho hall is a part and to aid in the payment for the carpeting Of the hail q small admission foe will be charged. All the Masons and Odd Fellows with their friends are urged to come and a pleasant time is assured. The sch edule for the evening is Refreshments and reception from 6:30 to o'clock; $ o'clock, ode and prayer; solo, eoliens harp. Mrs. Velena Young address Frank $. Andrews. past grand No. 7i and worshipful master No. 636; duet "Valse Venitiene," Misses Lucille Bran hum and Cora Duffy: vocal solo, se- lected, Miss Helen Houck: address, H c. Miller, senior grand warden; trio "Bolero," Misses Lucille Brannum, Cora Duffy and Miss Velma Young; vaude- vile, Winburn Show company; and ban. quet at 10 o'clock.
 Local Items
 T. ". Huffman. who has been receiv- ing the congratulations of his nurner- ous friends because of his appointment as one of the jury commissioners oi Jefferson county, spent only one day a, the capital in securing his position A few minutes talk with Governor O'Neal and a smoothing of the way by his constituents and the deed was done The work only requires session for two or three days of week. for three months probably once or twice a year T. V. Huffman, knowing everyone and bis brother in the county is well fitted for the accurate selection of jurors for the various terms of court.
 Deputy Sheriff George W. Jones was kept busy Tuesday morning in the Ressemer city court raDDing for order