The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-29
BESSEMER NEWS

Bessemer, February 2S.-(Special.) With five local candidates for the board of revenue of Jefferson county much interest is being manifested in the question of the candidates per- hitting their names to be placed on the ticket for the city democratic pri- mary election to be held in this city on March 20 to decide which one of the five men shall run for the office and the other four men to withdraw from the race and support the high man. John N. Smithson and E. L. Huey, two of the candidates, have stated their willingness to go into the election and say they will endeavor to get the highest vote, but in case they do not, they will withdraw from the race and will give their support to the man the people wish to select -as the candidate. The five local can didates for the board are: E. l.. Huey, J. N Smithson w. D. Lanier, F. A. Dudley and H. c. Moore.
 The Bessemer specials of the Bir- mingham Railway, Light and Power company operating between Bessemer and Birmingham on the north line will
 
 1, and a 2O-minute schedule will be inaugurated in their stead. The spe- cials, which have been a convenience and time-saver to the citizens of Bes- semer have been in operation since December Is, 1910, and much regret is expressed at their discontinuance. It will be remembered that a petition signed by the citizens of Bessemer ask ing that these cars be kept in serv- ice was sent to MT J. F. Fl. deWindt, president of the Birmingham Railway Light and Power company, several months ago, and at that time the cit izens were assured that the specials" would be kept in operation.
 The condition of Chief of Police T. B. Wallace, who was shot Saturday night, remains unchanged and grave fears are held for his recovery. De- tectiye J. c. Goodwin, who was shot at the same time, is doing as well as could be expected and his wounds are not considered serious. The wounding of Chief Wallace and Detective Good win has cast gloom over the city and constant inquiries are being made at the Elizabeth Duncan hospital as to the condition of each
 The Ladies' Aid society of the First Baptist church met this afternoon in regular session in the parlors of the church. All four bands were present and business session was held at which time $26 was sent to foreign mis- sions The missionary programme was rendered with Mrs. J. L. Waldrop as leader, subject, 'Missions in South America" Mrs. Waldrop made most interesting talk relative to this sub- feet, while Mrs. Rose Huey and Mrs. Will Terry read interesting papers. At the conclusion a social hour was en- loved Refreshments were served by bands Nos. 1 and 2.
 The committee appointed from the Bessemer Culture club. the Wednes- day Music club and Uthe Civic league to make plans for the establishing of playgrounds in Bessemer will meet Tuesday afternoon at o'clock at the public library and all members of the committee are requested to meet promptly.
 Owing to the bad weather and the wounding of Chief of Police r. $. Wall lace and Detective J. c. Goodwin the bicycle races which were to have been held in this city on February 2s have been postponed for the present.
 A charming hospitality was extend ed tonight by MT and Mrs. c. A Otte, when they entertained at an informal dance at their home at Woodward Ill compliment to MT, and Mrs John Drew son, who will leave Friday for Cleve- land. O. to make their future home and Mrs Moore of Eutaw, the attract i've house guest of Mrs. c. w. Nc Donald. The lower floor was thrown together and was made very attract i've with it's decorations of vines, Eng fish ivy, ferns, roses and carnations. Refreshing punch was dispensed dur ing the evening. Dancing was enjoyed until a late hour. MT. and Mrs. Otte were assisted by MT. and Mrs. John Leonard The out -of-town guests pres ent were: Mrs Harry Ashton of New York. tha guest of Mrs. Galbraith Praytor, Miss Mary McGee, Miss Alice Sleeves. Miss Emma Schauber, Miss Ethel Adams, Mir and Mrs. Gossbey. MT. and Mrs J. J. shannon, MT. and Mrs. Ed Wilson. Dr. and Mrs. c. w. Me- Donald MT. and Mrs. Glasgow, MT. and Mrs Praytor. MT. and Mrs. Tom Cuniff MT. and Mrs. Orville Lay. Mir. and Mrs. c. E. Parker. Miss Bessie Lovett, MT and Mrs. J. H. Leonard MT Macon, Mr. Scruggs, Mir. Morgan, MT. Sheppard Bob Bumgardner, Mir. Sleeves and Jim Lovett.
 Mrs Mary Ashton of New York is the guest of MT and Mrs. Galbraith Praytor at Woodward.
 J. c. Joyce, state feed and grain in-