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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-28
POLICE BALL WILL
 BE GIVEN TONIGHT
ARMORY AT CITY HALL HAS BEEN DECORATED AND HUNDREDS OF TICKETS HAVE BEEN soLD-IT WILL BE A BIG AFFAIR.

The first annual ball of the Birmingham Police Relief association will be given to- night at the city hall, and every thing roints to it's beirg large and very success ful from all points cf view.
 The funds from the ball are to go to the relief association which provides for the members of the police department in case of sickness or death. Several hun dred tickets have been sold and the de- partment expects to clear q nice sum-
 The hall has been decorated and all arrangements have been completed. J. J. Curran wIn act as caller, and Capt. John s. Johnston, of the police department, will lead the grand ball. Chief Wier has arranged for most of the policemen to attend the ball, and they will all be in full uniform.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-28
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.
S. B. Garrett.

s. B. Garrett, aged 79 years, died yes- terday morning at Il o'clock at the resi- denee of his daughter, Mrs. R. E. Middle ton, 416 North Twenty-second street. The funeral services will be conducted tomor- row morning at 10 o'clock from the res- idence and the interment will be in Oak Hill cemetery.
 The deceased was one of the old res- idents of Birmingham. having come here in 1871. He was for a long time in business in the city. He leaves three daughters. Mrs. R. p. Middleton Mrs. F. M. Gard ner and Mrs. T. F. Johnston, of Wood lawn.
 Following are the pail bearers: James A. Going. F. W. Dixon, Judge Howz. James A. Allen, Dr. F. D. Nabers, E. V. Gregory, J. N. Crowder. John H. Miller.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-28
FUNERAL NOTICES

The friends and acquaintances of Mrs. F. M. Gardner, Mir. and Mrs. R. E. Mid dleton, Mir. and Mrs. T. F. Johnson, MT. and Mrs. w. s. Shephard, Mir. and Mrs. Dave Cantelou and Miss Irene Crosby are respectfully invited to attend the funeral of their father and grandfather, MT. g.. B. Garreet, from the residence of MT. R. E. Middleton, 416 Twenty-second street. north, Friday morning at 10 o'clock. Funeral services conducted by Rev. Dr.. Stagg. assisted by Rev Dr. Handley.
 The friends and acquaintances of the late Henry Clay Vaughan and family are invited to attend his funeral services to- morrow (Friday) morning at 9 o'clock, from the residence, 210s Seventh avenue. The interment will be at Tuscaloosa.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-28
.lefferson voIunteers al Rliou.

The Jefferson volunteers, about D strong, occupied the loges of the Bijou theatre Tuesday night, and each member of the organization was accompanied by lady friend.
 The soldiers seemed to enjoy the play a great deal, although 1t was a satire on the military. The uniforms mixed with the pretty gowns of the ladies in the party made the scene quite pretty one. and caused much favorable comment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-28
PILGRIM CHURCH.
Protracted Meetings Will Begin Next
 Sunday Morning.

The Rev. s. P. Broad assisted by Mrs. Broad. will begin a weeks series of meet ings next Sunday morning at Il o'clock. under the auspices of the Pilgrim Congre- gational church at Pollock-Stephens insti- ute, Twentieth street. MT. and Mrs. Broad are both pleasing speakers.
 Mir. Broad has for twenty years been state evangelist and superintendent of missions in Kansas. Mrs. Broad, for merIy Miss Caswell. was for sixteen years secretary of the woman's mission department of the Congregational Home Mission society. She has visited every state and territory. in the union.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-28
MARDI GRAS
Excursion Rates to Mobile and Return
 Via Southern Railway.

Account Mardi Gras Southern Railway announces greatly reduced rates to Mo- bile and return. tickets on sale February 9th to 18th. inclusive. final limit Febru- ary 20th. By depositing tickets at Mobile and paying fee fifty cents, extension of limit to March 9th may be obtained. Rate from Birmingham $S05.
 For particulars. sleeping car reserva- tions. cts, apply Passenger office, Morris Building. Telephone 617 J. c. LUSK, 1-28-19t. District Passenger Agent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-28
Henry Clay Vaughan.

Henry Clay Vaughan, aged 60 years, died this morning at 12:10 o'clock at his residence, 210S Seventh avenue.
 The funeral services will be conducted from the residence at o'clock tomorrow morning, and the remains will be carried to Tuscaloosa for interment. The de- ceased leaves a widow and three chill dren, Harris C., E. Bressis. and Miss Ada Vaughan.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-28
At tn. Bliou.

The WellsDunne- Harlan Musical Com tidy company played to a large audience at the Bijou last night. Hoy's satire on the citizen soldiery of the country. "A Milk White Flag" semed again to please the audience and Little Chip and Mary Marble were again fayorites.
 The sale of seats for the remainder of the week has been very large and the indications are that there will be sev- eral more big houses.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-28
For Railroad Commissioner.

I announce myself candidate for pres ident of Alabama railroad commission, subject to the action of the democratic party. I am not against the railroads but for the people. I favor a lower freight rate. 2ia cent passenger rate and white men on all trains from caboose 70 engine, and will appreciate your vote md influence. H. C.. COMPTON.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-28
Weather Conditions.

WdSHIHSlOH w JduudTy zf.-AldDdHld Fair Thursday and probably Friday; fresh northeast to northwest winds.
 Weather Conditions.
 Birmingham, January 27. The cold wave is gradually drifting east ward, and it's influence is felt at all points east of the Mississippi except in New Eng land. While it Is still cold over all sec tions east of the Rockies, yet it is becOm- Ing warmer over Texas. the middle west and the northwest. At Birmingham the decrease in temperature since yesterday morning was "A degrees to a minimum of 14.S at a. m. At Montgomery the mini mum was % degrees and at Mobile 2S de- grees. Warmer weather is expected to- night and Thursday
 In the south light rain fell along the gulf coast and in central Alabama and Georgia. In the north snow fell over the Missouri valley, Illinois and northeastern states.
 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., 1904-01-28
New Brokeraqe Firm.

Huntsville, January 27.- -(SpeciaL)-A ! ew brokerage establishment is being placed .n Huntsville by Moorhead & Ram dolrh, brokerage firm in Memphis, and w. W. Newman has been appointed man ager Scr the new business. The office of the cofcern will be in the Halsey build ing and 1t will have wire connections with New York, Chicago and New Orleans.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-28
city's Safe in Stable.

Gadsden, January 27.-(Special 1.-The city officials about six months ago pur- chased a large safe costing $500 which, when it arrived was found to be too large to be placed in the city hall, and it has ever since been occupying stall at the Cowan Bros. stable. A queer place for city to keep it's funds and cash.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-28
VULCAN IDEA GETS
 B|G ENDORSEMENT
Director General of Nashville
 Exposition Approves It.
WRITESLETTER TO JACKSON
E. c. Lewis, Who Is In an Excellent Position to Judge, Says It Is the Best Advertising Plan
 He Has Seen.

Major D. c. Lewis, who was director general of the Tennessee centennial has written a letter to President Fred M. Jackson of the Commercial club compli- menting Birmingham on the exhibit 1t is to have at the St. Louis exposition, and also on it's choice of G. Moretti as the sculptor.
 The letter proved quite encouraging to the committee in charge of this work, as Mr Lewis is probably in better po- sition to know the value of this exhibit than any other man in the south. His letter, and short article by Secretary Gibson of the club, follows:
 Nashville. Tenn, January 2S, 1904 Mr F. NJ Jackson, President Commercial Club, Birmingham. Ala
 Dear Sir: From late papers of both New Orleans and Mobile, note that Ala bama is to erect of Alabama metal a heroic staute of Vulcan at the Worlds Fair at St. Louis.
 No more striking, as well as aesthetic, ideal personfcation of the mineral re- sources of Alabama could have been, se- leeted
 The statue will not only be unique but it will be an inovation. The customary pile of coal, ore, pig billets and castings is all very well, as an adjunct but all these have not the charm of attraction except to those who are interested in metals
 There win likely be forty million people at the Worlds Fair, and it was wise for Alabama to settle upon such an exhibit as will be this great statue of the god of all the metals
 The world over the novel and applic- able idea is ever attractive. No rresenta- tion at St. Louis will be more appropriate or more generally admired than this.
 The statue of Vulcan is more than an exhibit, typical as it is of the wonderful resources of Alabama, both in metal and men.
 One can imagine that it was in your very hills of iron that Tubalci.in first worked his wonders In metal, out of which hills Alabama now makers iron and steel for all the world.
 You are to be congratulated on the choice also of your artist, c. Moretti. No man living can excell Moretti in a grand conception of a grand idea, to be por- trayed in metal or marble. Every in- stinct of the man Is artistic He is so delft that art grows under his very touch. Miserable mud lying in lump before him, by his magic hand is soon transformed into lines of beauty, and expressions of artistic ideas and ideals. He will grasp what the statue of Vulcan must be to rep resent Alabama. Moretti will understand that the aged yet jealous Juno, Penn sylvania, has been wrapped about with a commercial chain that the vigorous Vul- can of Alabama forged, and will grace the figure with lines of strength, of beauty of victory and eternity.
 It will be worth a visit to St. Louis to see this statue of Vulcan that Alabama Is to set there.
 It will be worth many more, for all the years to come, to visit Birmingham and continue to look at this great statue when you shall reset it in that Magic City
 Yours truly.
 D. c. LEWIS.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-28
DIR. Y. E. HOLLOWAY,
and surueon.

Thres-fourths of the persons who come to me to get cured of Syphilis, Gonorrhoea. Gleet, Structure. L ost Manhood and other private diseases have tried to get well by using oth-
 CT means. Why not come as soon as you hnd that you are afflicted7 It
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-28
Roadster of the Circuit Court.

John s. Gillespie Is a candidate for re- election to the office of register of the circuit court of Jefferson county, subject to the action of the democratic primary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-28
For AssocIate Judoe.

I hereby announce my candidacy for third associate judge of the circuit court of Jefferson county, subject to the action of the democratic primary.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-28

hereby announce myself a candidats for Board of Revenue, subject to the ac- tion of the democratic primary.
 HUGH M'GEEVER-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-28

The Age-Herald is authorized to an- nounce W. B. Burton a candidate for member of the Board of Revenue of Jef- ferson county, subject to the action of the democratic primary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-28

l hereby announce myself a candidate for the Board of Revenue. subject to ths action of the democratic primary.
 ID. A. HELMICH
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-28

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., 1904-01-28
For Superintendent of Education

hereby announce myself a candidate fer Superintendent of Education of Jef- ferson county. subject to the action of tha Democratic primary. P. M. MNEIL.
 l. w. McAdory is a candidate for county superintendent of education, subject to the action of the democratic primary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-28

Maj F. c. Lewis was director general of the Tennessee centennial, and had MT. Moretti do the statuary and the decorative work for that exposition. The above let- ter, coming as it does. from one having a wide experience and so capable of de- termining the merits of a proposition of this kind, is very gratifying indeed. His personal acquaintance with MT. Morettl and his familiarity with his work as q sculptor and artist assures us that we have been fortunate in securing his ser vices. and that the Vulcan, when complet- ed, will be a work of art exceeding our most sangune expectations
 To say that this heroic statue, with a complete collection of Alabama's minerals grouped about 1t, as an exhibit of the marvellous wealth of this district at St. Louis, Is appropriate and catching does not express 1t. From all over the country come favorable comments similar to the above. The press dispatches indicate uni- yersal attention and approval. Already the spirit and enterprise of Birmingham is attracting the attention and admiration of the business interests. both at home and abroad If there was nothing more to follow, the advertising already freely giv- en is worth more than the Vulcan will cost and the work has hardly begun.
 What the net results will be when the millions who visit the exposition have had their attention called to the resources of this district, and the multiplied opportun- tiles for men with spirit and ambition can not at this time be correctly estimated or properly comprehended.
 Everyone who knows the value of ad- vertising will give this work hls hearty cooperation and support. Everyone who has the Birmingham spirit and wishes to see great and prosperous district per petuate and increase it's prosperity will help to push 1t along.
 J. B. GIBSON,
 Secretary Commercial Club.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-28

Wells-Dunne-Harlan Musical Com edy company in "A Milk White < Flag"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-28
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
For Rqard of Revenue.

The Age-Herald is authorized to an- nounce John T. Reed as a candidate for board of revenue. subject to action Of democratic primary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-28

hereby announce myself a candidata for reelection to the Board of Revenue. subject to the action Of the Democratic party. J. K. P. LAIRD.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-28

The Age-Herald is authorized to an- nounce John T. Reed as a candidate for board of revenue. subject to action Of democratic primary.
 hereby announce myself a candidati for reelection to the Board of Revenue subject to the action Of the Democratic party. J. K. P. LAIRD. hereby announce myself a candidate for the Board of Revenue. subject to ths action Of the democratic primary.
 D. A HELMICH The Age-HeraId is authorized to an. nounce W. B. Burton a candidate for member of the Board of Revenue of Jef- ferson county, subject to the action of the democratic primary.
 hereby announce myself a candidate for Board of Revenue subject to the &C., ton of the democratic primary.
 HUGH M'GEEvER- hereby announce myself a candidate for reelection to Board of Revenue. sub jeet to the action of the democratic pri- 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. nounce George B. Tarrant of North Br- mingham candidate for Tax Collector of Jefferson county. Subject to the action of the democratic party.
 William J. Mims of West End announces himself a candidate for Tax Collector of Jefferson county. subject to the action of the democratic party.
 For Solicitor.
 I hereby announce myself a candidate for Solicitor for Jefferson county. subject to the action of the democratic party.
 WILLIAM K. TERRY. Tte Age-Herald is authorized to an. nouncs that IT. F. Hefin is a candidate for reelection as solicitor for Jefferson county, subject to the action of the dem ocratio 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 a candidate for solicitor of the Tenth judicial circuit. subject to the action of the democratis primary.
 The Age-HeraId Is authorized to an. nounce John c. Pugh a candidate for re-election for solicitor of the Tenth judi cial circuit. subject to the action of tha democratic primary.
 For Probate Judue.
 The Age-Herald is authorized to an-
  election as Judge Of Probate of Jefferson county. subject to the action of the Democratic primary. r-6-u s. D. Greene is a candidate for 1udgs Of probate Of Jefferson county, subject to the action of the democratic primary.
 Eor sIIne rlnte ndent of Educa atInn
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-28

William J. Mims of West End announces himself candidate for Tax Collector of Jefferson county. subject to the action of the democratic party.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-28
ADJUSTMENTS.
AT THE JEFFERSON
AT THE BlJou.

Saturday evening-"The Earl of Pawtucket"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-28
For 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., 1904-01-28

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
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-28
For Prohatn .I,rdne.

The Age-Herald is authorized to an- nounce J. P. Stiles a candidate for re- election as Judge Of Probate of Jefferson county. subject to the action of the Democratic primary. u-6-u
 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., 1904-01-28
THE WEATHER

Washington, January 277-Alabama: Fair Thursday and probably Friday; fresh northeast to northwest winds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-28
For SolIcItor

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., 1904-01-28

Tts Age-Herald Is authorized to an. nouncs that H. P. Henin is a candidats Tor reelection as solicitor for Jefferson county. subject to the action of the dem ocratic primary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-28

The Age-Heraid Is authorized to an- nounce John c. Pugh a candidate for re-election for solicitor of the Tenth judi cial circuit, subject to the action of tha democratic primary.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-03-26
THOUSANDS VISIT
BALTIMORE RUINS.
CITY CLEARING AWAY DEBRIS TO
MAKE IMPROVEMENTS.
Merchants Post Facetious Signs in
Burned District, Directing Custom
ers to New Premises-VisitOrsA Able
to See Only Small Portion of Fire
Area from Highest Buildings.

From The Journal Bureau, Colorado Building
Washington.
Washington. March 26.-Thousands
Of Neutrality-suspicious. are taking adVan-
tage Of the excursion rates which the
railroads offer Saturdays and Sundays
to go to Baltimore and view the ruins
Of the recent fire.
Baltimore is simply clearing up"
The brick are being assorted and those
which can be used again as filters are
piled up and carried away as rapidly
as the hundreds Of carts can do It..
A spur track runs into the heart Of
the burned district, and into the open
freight cars loads of the debris are
dumped.
The burned district is now fully
posted with signs. telling where the
burn ad-out concerns have gone. with
an occasional mention Of contemplated
building plans.
Some of these signs are facetious.
Doing business at 1872 Someother
street, during necessary improvements
here" is one dealers announcement.
Fired out" Is the way another de-
scribes his departure. my cigars
burn WE'LL" asserts the tobacconist who
tells his customers where they will
find him.
Invitations to look at plans for the
new building to stand on a certain
site are freely displayed. Baltimore
| ans seem very, cheerful about all this
| and apparently ready to bear the ad-
ditional burden Of taxation which the
improvement plans Of the burnt dis
trict commission will impose.
One curious thing about the ruins
is the way in which they have hid
themselves from most of the city
From the roof Of the Rennert hotel
which Is within a quarter of a mile
Of the burnt district and offers one
of the best elevations in Baltimore
for a general view of the city, unless
an Observers attention were called tc
it, he would hardly know there hac
been any fire.
In just one direction, occupying
perhaps twenty degrees Of the c1rcum'
| ference Of the circle, a devastated area
comes into view, by reason Of which
the bay may be seen, where other
wise it could not be.
But the great impression OF TIT
Rennert view Is that so large a par
of Baltimore Is left; that the cit!
spreads out SO widely in all directions
and that, destructive as the hame
were, they ate out only small par
of the city. Unfortunately, however
they destroyed the best business sec
ton, 50 that the loss is out of proper
ton to the area.
w. w. Jermane.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-03-26

From The Journal Bureau, Colorado Building,
Washington.
Washington, March 26.-One of the
vexatious questions of the past FORUM
ately eliminated from the presidential
campaign, is the church question in
highest source of information the orig
inal troubles now seem pretty Well
settled. The friars have reduced their
number from 1900 to 800. The pur-
chase of their lands by the govern
ment rounds out an epoch and re-
deems the chief promises Of the Amer
lean government to the native people.
In the minds of the Filipinos, the
economic questions involved in the
friar controversy have counted for
much. Besides, the purchase OF the
lands can hardly be overestimated
when considered from the viewpoint
Of the liberal element of the Catholic
To allow the orders to grow up
again around their vast estates would
have been to invite an agrarian war In
which friar and Filipino would have
been pitted against each other.
Moreover, the past history of the
orders brings one to believe that If
their lands had continued to increase
in value, they would eventually have
reasserted and re-established with re-
:newed power their sway over the in
sular church. Most American Catfo-
lies would look upon this as a step
backward.
The arrival Of the American bish-
ops has greatly conduced to the
characterization of the Catholic point
of view in the islands. Bishop Rock
er is an exceptionally strong man, and
a staunch American, and the other
two, If not Intellectually his equals,
are quite as loyal to American ideas.
Friction will occur from time to
time over the recovery of the churches
now in the hands Of the Aglipayanos.
Quite large number of the churches
in the archipelago, formerly dedicated
entirely to Roman Catholic worship,
are now held by Agl1pay and his fol-
lowers. $50 j..
The Catholic bishops will naturally
try, as occasions offer, to recover their
places of worship. The matter will
| probably be threshed out in the courts
| thoroly, and a few test cases may suf-
| flee for general settlement.
w. w. Jermane.