The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-28
bESSEMER NEWS

Bessemer, April 27.-(Special. At a late hour last night Mayor l. A. Lewis was routed out of bed to hold spe- cial session of the recorders court for the benefit of a party of five men and five women who had been arrest e6 by Detectives E. Ross, A D. Maddox. W. c. Steele JIG. Goodwin and Patrci- man Ellis Houston, who contended that the members of the party were pos sessed of an overabundanoe of good spirits. The fines imposed amounted to s75, and although the court was held at night the witnesses were sworn in and the evidence taken in the usual manner. This is the first time in the history of the city of Bessemer that a special session of the recorders court night.
 The trash wagons of the city have just finished the work of hauling away the trash which was gathered during clean-up week, which was held in this city the week beginning April 5, and it is stated that between 1900 and 2000 loads of trash were hauled out of the Nty to the trash heap and the wagons have been started back over the same ground. Since this clean up move was inaugurated by the wom- on of the Civic Improvement league the city of Bessemer has taken on clean CT and more beautiful appearance than ever before.
 The debate between the English classes of Miss Esther Barrett and Miss Nerna Thomas this afternoon was greatly enjoyed. The subject was, Resolved. That Heredity Has More Influence on Mans Character Than Environment The debaters of the af- firmative were: Miss Elizabeth Crow, John Hawkins and George Hazelwood. while those on the negative were Miss Lola Parsons, Miss Lenora Batste and Miss Willie Rose Jenkins. The judges for the occasion were Dr. J. c. Curry Mrs. McNeil and Mrs R. A. Micklc, and after some discussion decided in favor of the negative. All of the de- baters were well prepared and showed that much time had been given to the study. At the conclusion of the de- bate the class of Miss Thomas served delicious ice course and the class of Miss Barrett served tea and sand wiches. The winners were from the class of Miss Thomas.
 
 medicine chest last night at her home, Miss Zelna Lefkovits. the daugh- ter of MT. and Mrs. Sam Lefkovits had the misfortune to overturn bot tie of carbolic acid on her left hand. Dr. J. $. Winters was immediately called and the member was given mel ical attention. While no serious results are expected from, the burn 1t is at present>very painful
 
 At the meeting of the Bessemer lodge, No. 721, Benevolent and Protective Or der of Elks, held last night. the date for the annual reception for the wives, daughters and friends of the members and the banquet at night for the men and their friends was postponed from May to May 13, and no invitations will be is- sued The wives, daughters and women friends of the Elks are invited to at- tend this reception, which will be held at the Elks' hall on Nineteenth street
 The girls indoor baseball team of the Bessemer sHigh school will meet the team from Birmingham Wednesday night at o'clock at the Jonesboro skating rink Coach Sparkes has been putting the local aggregation through some hard practice for the game and hard fought contest is anticipated. The Bessemer lineup will probably be as follows: Miss Katie Nolan, catcher; Miss Marguerite Phillips, pitcher: Miss Alma Engiand. first base; Miss Bessie Echwabacher, sec- ond base; Miss Kathleen Cahill, third base; Miss Vivian Johnson, shortstop: Miss Jean Lemert, right feld Miss Em- mic Stone, center field, and Miss Lillian left field. Mrs. l.. M. Conway, who is the guest of her daughter. Mrs. B. l.. Tnorn5urgh, lad the misfortune. to sprain her ankle as | she slipped and fell in some way as she l was going to catch a street car. Her