The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-16
bESSEMER NEWS

Bessemer, October 15-( Special. )-The police probe committee met this evening and reviewed the transcribed testimony taken in the recent investigation into police conditions in this city preparatory to making a report on the matter for the board of aldermen, which meets in regular session Tuesday night October 19. The report will not be made public until it is read at the meeting of the aldermen.
 There IS a great deal of interest in the meeting of the committee and the prob- able result of their talking the matter over. Many rumors have been current on the streets here since the close of the investigation as to the probable re- port of the committee and there has also been much speculation as to what ac- ton will be taken on the matter by the board Of aldermen, once the committee makes it's recommendations.
 As only minority of the aldermanic members of the committee voted to go into the hearing, it is stated that the board of aldermen is not legally or morally bound to abide by the decision of the committee. and around this point there is much argument by both sides.
 What promises to be one of the most thoroughly enjoyable musicales given in this city in sometime will be that att the First Presbyterian church Monday night under the direction of Miss Irene Jenkins for the benefit of the Junior Aid society of the church Some of the most talented musicians in Bessemer and Bir- mingham will take part and under the direction of Miss Jenkins, they are sure to make of the affair great success. Among those who will take part in the affair are Mrs. W. B. Rue, Miss Blanche Bradley, Miss Marie Steck. Miss Irene Jenkins, sopranos; Miss Mae Shaw, Miss Bessie Shaw, Miss Nenne Neal. Miss Frances Fitzpa trick, altos; Dr. George D. Waller. George Houston, Bruce Q. Ma bors, George Turner tenors; Hode East ham, D. c. Davis, Howe Price and Owen Echols, soprano; Miss Helen Marsh. pi- anist; William Glass, 'cellist; Oliver Chalifoux, violinist; Mrs G. B. Hol- lingsworth. organ accompanist.
 The local schools observed Childrens' Day for the Alabama State Fair today and hundreds of children and their par ents attended. The special cars that left here every 15 minutes were loaded all day and until late tonight, when the crowds started returning to their homes The streets here were crowded all the morning with a holiday crowd and the town presented a festive scene.
 The case of Harry Firstbrook vs the Bessemer Gas company was settled this afternoon in the Bessemer city court after having been on trial for the past two and half days of the present ses- sion, the jury returning a verdict for the plaintiff in the sum of s110O. The plaintiff was represented by Goodwin & Ross. and the defendant company was represented by IT. T. Huey. There was considerable interest in the case here as MT. Firstbrook is we'll known here both in business and social circles.
 Col Eugene H. Graves of the Fourth infantry. Alabama National Guard, spent this morning in this city with Capt. Lacey Edmondson, commanding officer or the local military company, looking over the company property and making suggestions as to the plans for practice and study during the winter months. After leaving here Colonel Graves re- turned to Birmingham, where he will berfor the next two days with the com. panies in his regiment in Birmingham.
 No mayors court was held here this morning, there being nothing on the docket for the day. not even a contiq- uance.
 
 There were only few civil cases to come before the inferior court today. the only criminal case being for vagrancy and that was nolle pressed.
 Mrs. J. w. Huff and children. Malvin- and Della returned here today after a two weeks visit to Mrs. Hunf's father in Gadsden.
 The Rev. w. A. Wise of Ensley will occupy the pulpit of the First Chris tian church here Sunday morning at IN o'clock.
 Miss Inez Fisher and Miss Leila Car roll and w. F. Fisher of Fort Payne are here as the guests of Miss Una Ferguson and other relatives.
 Mrs J. T. Hood has as her guest her brother. Harry Roebuck of Roebuck Springs.
 Dr. G. R. Lewis returned last night from visit to relatives In Athens.
 Mrs. F.. E. Clarke left yesterday for| Chattanooga. where she will be the guest of friends for sometime.