The age-herald., 1899-03-14
EVENTS OF A DAY
 IN CITY CAMPAIGN

The only events in the municipal cam paign are the meetings being held nightly by the different candidates.
 The only ripple on the political surface was the intimation from Drennen source that MT. Parker would withdraw from the race. This MT. Parker and his friends blt- terly deny, as they have done all along. There was a meeting of Mir. Smith 8 friends last night. Every ward in the city was represented, and reports were ex- tremely encouraging.
 nr. Parkel,s Platform
 MT. Parkers friends held meeting last night, after which the following platform was given to the press:
 To the Voters of Birmingham Ala
 1. am in favor of free public schools for nine months out of twelve.
 2. If the public funds are not sufficient to support the public school system, I will be in favor of appropriating enough from the funds of the city to maintain the schools. 3. I am in favor of continuing the physical culture system in the public schools, and necessary appropriations therefor. I should like to see the children of the city have ev- cry advantage we can possibly give them, and am in favor of every reasonable step that may be taken looking to their mental, moral and physical welfare and training. f. am in favor of a reasonable license in business and occupations in the city. I think, however, that occupation taxes should be made as light as they can be made considering the needs of the city. B. So far as "dispensary," "saloons'' and "prohbition" are concerned, shall be in favor of strictly enforcing the laws with respect thereto, whatever those laws may be- both those that are now in force and hoe hat ha hQr ter Ar,a N pd hNy 10 law-making power of the state. If any per- son votes for me under the impression that I will not enforce the laws. Sunday laws and all others, he will make a mistake. G. Whenever the city is financially able to purchase the water and gas works of this city, if such purchase can be made at req sonabIe prices, I will be glad to see the city own them.
 T. I am in favor of refunding the city debt at the lowest rate of interest we can get and at as early day as practicable.
 Very respectfully,
 JOHN l.. PARKER.
 Cand date for Mayor.
 Young Mems Drennen Club
 A number of young men met at the Dren- nen headauarters last night and organized a Young Mems Drennen club As will be readily understood the object of the club is to promote the candidacy of Mel Dren- nen for mayor.
 A strong resolution was adopted in which each member pledged himself to support the above named candidate.
 It is said that about IA were present. The meeting was called to order at S:30. and the following officers were elected: Scott Chestnut, president; E. B. Vaughan, first vice president; Robert E. Newman, second vice president; Tom R. Lea third vice president. and John R. Ab- bolt, secretary.
 Campaign committee-William B. Ludy, chairman; Will Gresham, James w. sharp les, John c. Henley, W. R. Wilson. Wyatt Heflin Jim Long, Sam Stallworth, Will Mccullough, P. H. Silk, Phil Harper. Ed win Chairsell, James H. Reynolds, Sam Laird and Fred F. Norton, Jr.
 After passing the resolution indorsing Mir. Drennen, the meeting adjourned to meet again next Wednesday night.
 A general meeting of the Drennen forces will be held at Avenue c and Twenty-first street tomorrow night.