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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-21
JOSEPH P. M'QUEEN
 DIES AT AGE OF 50
BROTHER OF JOHN M'oUEEN AND J. w. MCQUEEN OF THIS CITY PASSES AWAY AT HIS HOME IN EUTAW.

Joseph P. Mcqueen, one of the best known lawyers in Alabama, and a brother Of J. w. Mcqueen, vice president of the Sloss-Sheffield Steel and Iron company. and John Mcqueen, prominent attorney of this city died at his home In Eutaw yesterday. He was 50 years of age.
 The two brothers living in Birming- ham left for the family home in Greene county yesterday morning where they will remain until after the funeral
 Mir. Mcqueen was well known through out Alabama and besides his prominence as lawyer was an active worker in the ranks of the democratic party. He was a member of the state executive committee for number OF years and for six years was at the head of the Green county dem- ocratic executive committee His father. John Mcqueen, was one of the most dis tinguished men Alabama has produced. He served as representative in the nation al congress for fourteen years and was a member of that body when South Caro- lima seeded. He was later a member of the Confederate congress.
 Joseph P Mcqueen was educated in South Carolina but soon after the death of his father removed to Eutaw, Ala. where he has since resided. He began the study Of law under Chancellor James B.. Clark and was member or the nrm or Clark X Coleman for number of years. He was admitted to the bar In 1875 and married Miss Roberta Kirksey. of Ma rengo county the same year. He leaves five children MT Mcqueen was mem- Der of the Episcopal church and was an active worker in that faith. He was a Masc-- being past high priest of Mount Moriah chapter No. 2.
 The funeral arrangements have not been definitely announced but the remains will be inferred with Masonic rites.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-21
POLICE COURT ITEMS.

Judge Feagin yesterday bound three negro men and one white woman over to the criminal court on charges of grand larceny, and two other negroes were heavily fined on charges of petty larceny 1t was busy day with him.
 The white woman bound over was Ed ma Vaulmer, and she was accused or stealing some money from two white men in the Eagle hotel Tuesday night. Her bond was set at s2OO and in default of that she was taken 10 the county jail. She is said to have secured about sS5 from A. B. Cunningham and man named WolanslSi, who were stopping at the hotel
 George McMillan and Ed Jackson. two negro men, were bound over on a charge of stealing overcoats These are two of the -four negroes who stole about a dozen overcoats from offices in the city. It will be impossible to convict the other two of grand larceny, as in none of the cases did the amount go over s25. The two negroes bound over yesterday are accused of stealing the coats of Fillmore Anderson. T. P. Doggett. John C. For ney and Milton Taylor. Their bonds were set at s2O0 each and they were sent to the county jail in default of that amount.
 John Redden, alias Jim Reed was bound over on a charge of stealing some money from a barroom and restaurant in the neighborhood of Twenty-fourth street and First avenue. In all the negro got about s1O0. He was also unable to make a s200 bond.
 John Highman. negro, was fined $50 on charge of stealing a cheese from B. F. Roden & Co. Enoch White. ne- gro. was fined $50 and 9 days for steal ing onions from H. M. Dozer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-21
ANDY BONDHOLZER NORMALLY SHOT BY
 R. T. SHUGART IN METROPOLITAN BAR
MOTION ISSUES WARM
 LETTER ABOUT PAVING

how the papers should be prepared, who would be the man to secure signatures, and who should be the returning ouicer-I called on his honor, the mayor, for in- formation, but I received about as much information and encouragements as l might have expected from a ward politi- clan as to the methods of conducting a fair election
 T wish to say now that [ do not be- leve that a fair expression will be laid before the city council. and my ..avice to the property owners (without charging one cent for it) is to prepare yourselves to file your protest against paving this avenue on February 8. This is a right which you have under the law. and not a courtesy from the mayor and nlder- men, At this time you cannot be Ignored, not even those who are nen-rssiaants.
 sAs to the rumor being circulated hy at least one alderman, that have bought sn interest in the Graves brick si.rd I wish to say that own no interest m this brick plant. or any other brick plant: never have hadsuch an interest and never expect to invest in any such business Neither am I, nor have ever Jeen cr ax- peet in the future to repr. sent sn.h an interest. as agent or otherwise. Nor have I advised any brick maker r biick paving contractor how [, sell brick. ar how to procure a contract from this city. I think my word on this is sufri ient. Should I ever change my mind and be- come interested in any shape fashion pr form, the public shall know of It.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-21

will I6t only ssvs you distressing pain and valuable time. will cost you less money. There b ala satisfaction In knowing that the very best possible treat ment is being given to you by comps- tent physician who has experience In such matters and is capable of curing you in the quickest and most perfect manner possible. l have treated private diseases as a speciality for the past fifteen years In the city of Birmingham. and l am therefore known to . great many. bus D you are not acquainted with me. re-
 CT you, with permission. to First Na- tional bank. Alabama National bank. Jefferson County Savings bank and Steiner Bros. bankers. as to my responsl- bility for my contracts. l cure many pa tents by mall treatment. Write for prices and terma ~>
 l do not use large advertisements and false statements to attract patients which merit has failed to secure. IT you fail to be cured by such methods. give me . csll and get we'll
 Address or call at Rooms 1012 and l0lA new First National Bank building, corner Second avenue and Twentieth street Take the elevator.
 Onice Hours: s:so a- n- to b;@ 9 nA sunday. 10 c m to n m.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-21

Unless the citizens of Birmingham re- spond more liberally to the Vulcan fund than they have been doing to date the Commercial club will fall short of the amount required for the actual expenses of the exhibit
 All told in money already paid in and what is promised there is not over $7500 and this Is several thousand short of what will be required. It will take at least $lO,oO0 to get the Vulcan on its foundation at St. Louis, and it will require 5000 or 5000 more for the surrounding exhibits and the running expenses during the ex- position
 Although two or three of the committees are still at work others have been so dis couraged that they are almost ready to give up the attempt. President Jackson is
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-21
RAILROAD WORLD.

The Queen and Crescent Route has gotten out for distribution throughout the northeast and the northwest and also along its route an attractive folder for tourists to Florida, New Orleans, Texas and California. The folder is elaborately illustrated and is one of the most com plete issued by any railroad for winter travel It was gotten out under the per sonal supervision of w. B. Johnson of Cincinnati, the advertising agent of the Queen and Crescent.
 It is from the press of the Matthews and Northup works of New York, and contains what is considered one of the prettiest maps ever arranged in a rail road folder.
 The illustrations include a half tone of the Hotel Hillman in Birmingham, and other fine hotels along the route as well as in Florida, Texas and California. The folders are being issued from the office of A. B. Freeman, travelling passenger agent of the Alabama Great Southern railway.
 General Manager w. A. Garrett of the Queen and Crescent was in Birmingham yesterday.
 Captain P. Sid Jones, district passen-
 
 railroad. left yesterday for Decatur Ath- ems and other points in North Alabama Announcement is made of the appoint ment of D. P. Grier as travelling freight agent for the Seaboard Air Line rail- way with headquarters in St Louis
 Work is progressing on the North Br- mingham extension of the Birmingham IlA14 r.,,fI 1~....4 is under course of construction The branch will touch the furnace, the pipe works and the other large industries at North Birmingham.
 Paul McKinnon, formerly city passen- ger agent for the Frisco system in Bir- mingham has been transferred to Nash vile to act as travelling passenger agent. Several months ago MT. McKinnon was transferred from Birmingham to Mem phis by the Frisco system.
 N. B. Baird, travelling passenger agent of the Cotton Belt Route with head quarters in Atlanta, was in Birmingham yesterday.
 Thirty-four new passenger coaches, which 1t is claimed cannot be telescoped in a wreck. are being built for the Chi cago and Eastern Illinois railroad, now a part of the Frisco system.
 The new coaches will be used for the worlds fair travel. The frames of the cars are not entirely of steel but are equipped with steel sils and steel vesti- bules, and the side frames are so con structed that in the event of a severe wreck the cars will give way In the cen- ters, which will bulge out. Under the steel vestibules the connecting rods are so arranged between the cars that the shock of collision cannot raise the cars from the track and thereby permit of the rear cars being hurled into and through the cars in front
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-21
VULCAN FUND IS STILL
 SHORT SEVERAL THOUSAND

 out of the city and the canvass has drag ged for the past day or two. Among the committees still at work are those of President Jackson, Culpepper Exum, C.. II Estes and w. J. Cameron and they are meeting with some success.
 Several of the big corporations are vet to be heard from, and the city of Birmingham has not contributed, and it is thought when these have paid their pro rata the movement win receive an im- petus which will aid in getting the bal ance required.
 As yet none of the suburbs of Brming- ham have been asked for a contribution, and it is believed that all of them will give something The first parts of the plaster cast will be shipped from New Jersey by the end of this week and the remainder will follow quickly. All of it should be here by the middle of Feb ruary
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-21
Jim Paris.

Jim Paris. who was so long a fa- miliar figure in the saloon business on First avenue, will once more take up the reins at 1906 First avenue, where he will be pleased to meet all his old friends.
 He still has the same old monkeys that gave so much pleasure to all of his cus- toners. and will take a special pleasure In showing their new tricks. Open Satur- day, January 16. 1-15-7t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-21
Collects s1oso.5o on Forfeitures.


 J. J. Curran balIff of the inferior crim- inal court, reported that during the year 1903 he collected the sum of $f0S0j0 on forfeitures taken against bonds in the in- ferior criminal court. He reported that he has in hand several other on which, in his opinion, the forfeitures could be col lected. The matter was referred to the mayor with power to act.
 The finance committee recommended that the appropriation asked for by the Birmingham Humane society be disalow- ed. The regular montly accounts and bills were ordered paid.
 A resolution was adopted providing that no person shall be employed by the head of any department of the city without permission first being secured from the mayor in writing A resolution was in- troduced. and adopted. providing that no city official or employe shall make any purchase without first obtaining an order from the city auditor, which order or reuuisition must be approved by the chair man of one of the standing committees of the city council and the mayor or the chairman of the finance committee. Contract for Parks. The mayor was authorized to sign the contract by which the Birmingham Realty company is to deed to the city three parks on Highland avenue in the vicinity of Lake View. The cost to the city for the parks will be s12 43SS9 the sum of s49154 to be paid in cash and the balance in ten equal annual installments.
 An ordinance was introduced by Alder man Gray prohibiting any employe of the Birmingham Water Works company from making charges to consumers over the contracted rates with the mayor and al-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-21
For Stomach. Liver and HoweI,.

Laxo Pills are a mild gentle and reli- able laxative, designed to promote the healthy and normal action of the stom- ach. liver and bowels. and to correct habitual constipation. Druggists. 25 cents.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-21
Residence Sale.

Messrs w. B. Leedy & Co. have closed a trade to w. M. Smith for a nice resi- dence on Thirty-frst street, north, be- tween Eleventh and Twelfth avenues: consideration, $7600.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-21
DR. Y. E. HOLLOWAY,
Physician and Surgeon.

Three-fourths of the persons who come to me to get cured of Syphilis. Gonorrhoea, Gleet. Structure. kost Manhood and other private diseases have tried to get well by using oth-
 CT means. Why not come as soon as you find that you are anlictedf To
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-21
For Assoniafe Indan.

I hereby announce my candidacy for third associate judge of the circuit court of Jefferson county subject to the action of the democratic primary.
 2. T. RUDULPH
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-21
TO PREVENT THE GRIP.

Laxative Promo Quinine removes the cause To get the genuine. call for the full name. 25c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-21
ANNOUNCER EN IS.
For Board of Revenue.

IOH 6-1dI0 VI nGNCB1Vs
 The Age-Herald Is authorized to an- nounee John T. Reed as a candidate for board of revenue. subject to action Of democratic primary.
 I hereby announce myself a candidate for reelection to the Board of Revenue. subject to the action of the Democratic party. J. K F. LAIRD.
 I hereby announce myself a candidate for the Board of Revenue. subject to tha action of the democratic primary.
 D. A. HELMICH.
 The Age-Herald Is authorized to an. nounce W. R. Burton a candidate for member of the Board of Revenue of Jef- ferson county, subject to the action of the democratic primary.
 I hereby announce myself a candidate for Board of Revenue. subject to the ac- tion of the democratic primary. HUGH MGEEVER.
 I hereby announce myself candidate for reelection to Board of Revenue, sub ject to the action of the democratic pr- mary. H. W. CROOK.
 For Tax Collector.
 I hereby announce myself a candidate for Tax Collector of Jefferson county, subject to the action of the democratic party. P. B. BOWERS.
 The Age-Heraid is authorized to an- nounce George B. Tarrant of North Bir- mingham candidate for Tax Collector of Jefferson county. Subject to the action of the democratic party.
 William ]. Mims of West End announces himself candidate for Tax Collector of Jefferson county, subject to the action of the democratic party.
 For Solicitor. I hereby announce myself candidate for Solicitor for Jefferson county subject to the action of the democratic party, WILLIAM K. TERRY. The Age-Herald Is authorized to an- 1 nounce that H. P Hefin Is candidate for reelection as solicitor for Jefferson county, subject to the action of the dem ocratic primary.
 For Solicitor Tenth Judicial Circuit. The Age-Herald is authorized to an- nounce Frank Cahalan a candidate for Solicitor of the Tenth Judicial Circuit. subject to the action of the democratic primary.
 | The Age-Herald is authorized to an- nounce John Mcqueen candidate for solicitor of the Tenth judicial circuit subject to the action of the democratic | primary.
 The AgeHerald Is authorized to an- nounce John c. Pugh a candidate for reelection for solicitor of the Tenth judi cial circuit. subject to the action of the democratic primary.
 For Probate Judde. | The fc ta nounce ]. F. Stiles a candidate for re- election as Judge of Probate of Jefferson county. subject to the action of the Democratic primary. 11-6n s. E. Greene is a candidate for judge | of probate of Jefferson county, subject to | the action of the democratic primary
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-21

Try Gas Coke in your furn- ace. Finest fuel on earth.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-21
THE WEATHER.

Washington, January 2.-Following is the weather forecast of weather for Ala bama: Rain Thursday Friday fair and colder; southwest winds, becoming north waSter1v
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-21
For Superintendent of Education.

I hereby announce myself a candidate for Superintendent of Education of Jef- ferson county, subject to the action of the Democratic primary. P. M. M'NEIL.
 I. W. McAdory Is a candidate for county superintendent of education, subject to the action of the democratic primary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-21
Weather Conditions.

Birmingham, Wednesday, January 20 Reports this morning show a region of rain and snow extending from Kansas and Nebraska to New England. Throughout this region the barometer is falling, the lowest reading being over northern Texas. Over the southern and eastern states temperatures are rising. though they are still near zero in New England and New York. Over the extreme north west the barometer is rising and this change is being accompanied by much colder weather.
 Warmer weather is expected over northern Alabama tonight. with prob- ably rain.
 Weather Report. Temperature and precipitation as re- ported by the weather bureau for select ed southern stations during 24 hours end- Ing a. m.:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-21

All kinds oi c,its Age-Herald En craving Department
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-21

Spaghetti any time, day or night at the City Hall Res taurant.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-21

hereby announce myself a candidate for the Board of Revenue, subject to tn action of the democratic primary.
 D. A. HELMICH.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-21

The AgeHerald Is authorized to an- nounce that H. P. Henln Is a candidate for reelection as solicitor for Jefferson county. subject to the action of the dem ocratic primary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-21

hereby announce myself candidate for Board of Revenue. subject to the ac- tion of the democratic primary HUGH MGEEVER.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-21

The Age-Ierald Is authorized to an. nounce W. R. Burton candidate for member of the Board of Revenue of Jef- ferson county, subject to the action of the democratic primary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-21
For Solicitor.

I hereby announce myself a candidate for Solicitor for Jefferson county, subject to the action of the democratic party.
 WILLIAM K. TERRY.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-21

I hereby announce myself a candidate for reelection to Board of Revenue, sub ject to the action of the democratic pri- mary. H. W. CROOK
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-21

For Solicitor Tenth Judicial Circuit.
 The Age-Herald is authorized to an- nounce Frank Cahalan a candidate for Solicitor of the Tenth Judicial Circuit. subject to the action of the democratic primary
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-21

The Age-Herald Is authorized to an- nounee John T. Reed as a candidate for board of revenue. subject to action Of democratic primary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-21
For Probate Judde.

nounce J. F. St1Ies a candidate Tor re- election as Judge of Probate of Jefferson county. subject to the action of the Democratic primary. 11-6-tf
 s. D. Greene is a candidate for judge of probate of Jefferson county subject to the action of the democratic primary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-21

Paul McKinnon, formerly city passen- ger agent for the Frisco system in Br- mingham has been transferred to Nash vile to act as travelling passenger agent. Several months ago MT. McKinnon was transferred from Birmingham to Mem phis by the Frisco system.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-21

The Age-Herald Is authorized to an- nounce John c. Pugh a candidate for reelection for solicitor of the Tenth judi cial circuit subject to the action of the democratic primary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-21

William ]. Mims of West End announces himself a candidate for Tax Collector of Jefferson county, subject to the action of the democratic party.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-21

The Age-Herald is authorized to an- nounce John Mcqueen a candidate for solicitor of the Tenth judicial circuit. subject to the action of the democratic primary
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-21

Work is progressing on the North Br- mingham extension of the Birmingham Belt railroad About three miles of road is under course of construction. The branch will touch the furnace, the pipe works and the other large industries at North Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-21

N. B. Baird. travelling passenger agent of the Cotton Belt Route, with head quarters in Atlanta, was in Birmingham yesterday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-21

Captain P. Sid Jones, district passen- ger agent of the Louisville and Nashville railroad, left yesterday for Decatur, Ath- ems and other points in North Alabama
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-21
F,r Tax Collector.

hereby announce myself a candidate for Tax Collector of Jefferson county. subject to the action of the democratic party. P. B. BOWERS.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-21

I hereby announce myself a candldata for reelection to the Board of Revenue. subject to the action of the Democratic party. J. K P. LAIRD.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1904-08-24

The football team of the University
OF Minnesota will go into training to-
day at Coney Island, Waconia. Earl
Current of this city, who is one of the
young men ordered to report to the
coach, is regarded as the leading can
didate for the position of fullback.
John Hooligan, tourist, accumu-
lated a jag Sunday and when Joseph
Schumacher attempted to eject him from
his saloon the tramp threatened the
proprietor with a chair. Chief Klause
arrested the man and he spent the
night in the county jail, but was sent
Eout of town the next morning.
G. II. Johnson, travelling freight
agent for the Chicago & Northwestern
road, has been seriously i'll at his
home in Mankato for some weeks. He
is suffering from heart trouble but his
many friends in this city will learn
with pleasure that there has been a
slight Improvement in his condition.
4 Carl Henkel was confined to his
home last week from the effects of a
runaway accident that occurred last
Wednesday. Mr.. Henkel was driving
across the Northwestern tracks at
Third South street when the alarm
gong frightened his horse and he was
thrown to the ground, striking on his
chest.
Prof. E. T. Critchett has arranged
to be in his Office at the high school
building from 10 to IL O'Clock Thurs
day, Friday and Saturday of this
week to receive new pupils for the pub
lie schools. Quite a number of par
ents have already arranged to have
their children attend school and there
is a good outlook for a large enroll
ment.
On Tuesday evening, August Both,
at s o'clock Bishop Edsall of Mime
apolis, will hold Episcopal church
services in the K. of P hall. Bishop
Edsall is we'll known here as a very
eloquent and forcible speaker and all
who are able to attend should avail
themselves of the opportunity of hear
ing him. Everyone is cordially in
vited.
Some weeks ago it was reported
that the new bridge across the Mime
sofa river at the Cummins ferry would
be completed in September but it ap-
pears that this was erroneous. A
New Ulm man who forded the stream
at that place last week states that the
the work on the bridge has not been
commenced nor is any of the material
on the ground.
Rev. F. L. Meske reached New Ulm
Saturday evening on his return from
the worlds fair at st. Louis and will
visit during the week with A. f. Otto
meyer and friends. Twelve years ago
Rev. Meske was pastor of the First
| Congregational church and Sunday
evening he preached to his old con-
gregation. He is on his way to his
home at Ortonville.
Mankato Commercial College, Man
kato, Mimi, guarantees positions.
Just think of it. Don't lose your
| chance.