The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-02
BESSEMER CITY
 COUNCIL MEETS Chief of Fire Department Asks for Increase for Men FALLS FROM BUILDING Bessemer People Go to Testify in Sheriff Bbtson Impeachment
 Case in Montgomery

Bessemer, May 1.-(Special.) )-Ihe Bessemer city council met in regular session toni lht in the council chamber and was cslIled to order at o'clock by Presidekt teorge Ross with only Alderman fN. B. Parker absent. The report of the meat and milk inspector, 7Dr. Georgke w. Patton for the month of March Twas read and received as in- formatio1,. The Judiciary committee recom- mended 1.-the paving of Second avenue from thN e north side of Nineteenth street yo the north side of Twenty first st1.eet with either wooden blocks or bric Ylz and June was set to hear objectiI ons to this work.
 The H special committee to which was referrve the matter of the proposed contr Nact with the Alabama Water com panyI asked for further time. 5s VI W Hollingsw park commits sion Ter, petitioned the council in be- hal1X of the Civic league for lawn moy ver and a hose for the city park. Th2s petition was granted.
 Mr Black, who is doing some street WI brk in Tuscaloosa. stated that he VI as doing surface treatment of asphalt VI hich could be done in Bessemer on s everaI roads at a cost of IS cents Il CT square yard The matter was re- fEerred to the street and light com inittee
 Chief j. L Reeder petitioned the council to grant to all firemen who were called to the colors or volun- teered leave of absence until they returned.
 .- n r,-- for $5 raise in salary to the prs- yates of the fire department and a 10 per cent raise for the assistant chief and the mechanic. This matter was referred to the finance commit tee.
 Isam H. Bailey. while at work on the top of the Elks building on Nine teenth street between Second anc Third avenues. fell from the top of the third story to a landing on tte stairs below the first story about 2 o'clock this afternoon. MT. Bailey, who is timer employed by Jim Sullivan, was on top of the Elks building cov- ering it when he lost his balance fall ing a distance of about 40 feet Mir Bailey struck several telephone wires III ldllIHS, WHICH DrOke the Tall and Tn all probability saved his life His right leg was broken and his right shoulder dislocated. while he was badly skinned and bruised. He is reported to be rest ing well tonight at his home "A number of Bessemer people went to Montgomery today to attend the hearing of the impeachment proceed ings against Sheriff Thomas J. Bat son. which are being held there this week. These citizens will give testi- mony for the state as well as for MT. Batsch.
 The new schedule of wages, an in- crease of 10 per cent of the gross earn sings of each employe of the Wood ward Iron company. went into effect today and about 5000 men are affect ed by this increase in wages This is the third increase of 10 per cent that the Woodward Iron company has given the employees within the past few months
 Work on overhauling and rebuilding the Little Bell furnace of the Ter nessee Coal. Iron and Railroad com pany at Robertson is progressing rap idly. The blasting out of the old bot tom is being done and a new furnace will be built from the solid rock. As this stack has been obsolete for SD many years great amount of labor and material will be required to pu. it in running order. The capacity will be about 90 tons.
 Leo Parsons, the 2-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. R. R. Parsons. died last night at the home of his parents, 50G Fairfax avenue. The funeral was held this afternoon at 80 o'clock from the residence, the Rev. J. c. Hill, pastor of the Jonesboro Baptist church, con ducting the services. Interment was made at the Brighton cemetery with Huey & Mcconnell in charge.
 Plans have been completed for the celebration of the third anniversary ~of going into the new Methodist achurch Wednesday night at o'clock, sat which time Dr. George Stuart. pas tor of the First Methodist church of Birming gham, will make an address sThe Pastors Helpers of the First Methodist church have charge of the arrangements and a splendid pro- sgramme has been arranged for the oc- scasion. Special music will be furnished and refreshments served. The public is urged to be present.
 Mrs. Elvee Falkner was a delightful hostess this afternoon when she en- stertained the members of the Tuesday Bridge club at her home on Twen- Y ALleLn street. score was Kept on dalnty scards designed in flags. After series sof games the club prize, string of beads, was won by Miss Frances Co., yburn. while the consolation was won sby Miss Edith Williams on a cut with Mrs. 0. R. KEchins. A delicious salad and ice course was served and the guests were presented with flag pins sas souvenirs Those present were Miss Margaret Berry. Miss Berney Gillen, Miss Lena Hatcher. Miss Cecile Free land. Miss Edith Williams, Miss Eel ma Lefkovits. Miss Rosebud McWil- liams. Miss Frances Coburn. Mrs. Joe Little. Mrs. c. R. Kuchins. Miss Ethel Gtllen and the hostess. Mrs. Falknsr.
 Mrs. J. c. Berry will entertain the SAuction Bridge club Wednesday morn ing at her home at Raimund.
 PERSONALS
 Bruce Snider has returned to Au- sburn, after spending the weekend with his parents. MT. and Mrs. J. A. Snider.
 Mrs. ]. c. Curry has returned from 3 visit to relatives in Marion. She was Accompanied home by her sister, Miss Bessie Perry. who will be her gueZ flor several weeks
 MT. and Mrs. J. w. Pickens have