The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-25
HAVE HIGH HOPES
 FOR NEW COUNTY Bessemer People Believe Bill
 Will Go Through HAZLEWOOD IS STRICT Meat and Milk Inspector Lays Down the Law-The United Charities
 Make AppeaI-Other News
 of the Marvel City
HAzLEWooD IS STRICT

Bessemer, January 24.-tS -tSpeciaL)- The fight for the new county Of Pet tus was again started this morning at Montgomery. when J. A. Eastis, local representative in the legislature from Jefferson. introduced bill to proVlde for a constitutional amendment to ere ate a new county and which had It's first reading in the house today. The bill provides for an election for the same 90 days after the adjournment of the legislature
 The campaign to create new coun- ty was commenced several weeks ago and a strongly indorsed circular let ter was sent to every representative and senator in the state setting forth the reasons why new county should be esta blished and makngsa strong ap- peal for the passage of the, bill. This Is the second fight made for the meas ure and though the last proposition was defeated when submitted to the peo- pie those behind the present bill feel hopeful of its passage and of sub sequent ratification when submitted again to the people.
 The bill now pending was prepared by Attorney Eastis of Bessemer and provides that the county of Pettus will De dDOuI 4UU SQudTe l0lltS III dl Cds Nlii the cityzof Bessemer as the county seat It includes some of the richest mineral deposits in Jefferson county. The establishment of new county has been long cherished ambition of the citizens of Bessenaer and they sin cerely hope their ambitions will be realized.
 Milk Inspector Issues Circular
 R. V. Hazelwoed. meat and milk in spector for Bessemer is continuing the active policy to better conditions in his department with which he took up his new duties. He is making per sonal investigation of the dairies and meat markets and has already inaug- urated some needed reforms He has issued the following circular:
 "All persons who sell milk to their neighbors in the city of Bessemer are considered dairymen and come under dairy regulations. which include the testing of all cows for tuberculosis; the arranging of dairy or milk house separate from their dwelling; a steam apparatus for sterilizing all bottles, cans. baskets. etc. must be installed i: the proper kind of stable for cows and the disposition of manure made. This law applies to all who have two or more cows. Licenses are due Febru- ary 1. 1911. For other information sec the city milk inspector
 United Charities Make Appeal
 The officers of the United Charities are making an appeal for secondhand cloth- ing and shoes suitable for children from 9 10 12 years old. mother with large family of small children is in immediate want, as the clothing will aid to keep them in school The ladies of this worthy institution may call for assistance and will be glad to receive donations at all times. which will always be applied to the needy and distressed Mrs. E. M. Owens, president of the association, will receive gifts and donations.
 Local Items
 The Woodmen of the World will hold their regular meeting Wednesday night at the Odd Fellows hall, on Second ave- nue. All members are urged to be pres ent as several candidates will present themselves for initiation.
 Much interest is being taken in the game of basketball that wil lbe played Saturday night between the team of the Eessemer Athletic club and the Chatta- nooga Young Mems Christian association. The local boys are in great shape and expect to gain victory.
 Bessemer lodge No 119. I. o. o. F., met tonight in regular session at the lodge room on Second avenue. Lodge No. 262 VIII nOlu meeting III the MasOHc nall, Oh Twentieth street, Wednesday night.
 Personal
 Dr. R. w. Waldrop is seriously i'll at his home, 1911 Fifth avenue.
 Mrs. c. K. Gray has gone to San An tonic, where she will join her husband.
 Dr. Pegram has returned from a bus- ness trip to Jasper.
 Lee Moody left for Denver yesterday, where he was called by the sickness of his brother.