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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-02-02
MULL|N FAVORS A
NEW FIRE ESCAPE
A Device That Has Saved
Many Lives
VERY ENORMOUSLY MADE
This Escape That the Chief Advocates
Is Said to Be the Best Ever
Devised for Public
Schools.
VERY ENORMOUSLY MADE

Chief of the Fire Department Mullin is
in communication with the Dow Wire
Works company which makes the Kirker-
Bender fire escape. with a view to getting
them put on the theatres, schools, hotels
and other buildings where large numbers
of people congregate in. Birmingham. lie
will bring the matter to the attention OF
Mayor bremen this week, and hopes that
the city council will take it up and install
these escapes on the various school
buildings
Chief Mullin said yesterday that this
was the only practicable escape for wom-
en- and children. 1t Is built on the ex-
terror of a building and has balconies
connecting it with every floor The es-
cape is a long cylinder, in which there IS
a winding slide made of metal. Those es-
Gaping merely sit on this slide and shoot
to the bottom, where automatic doors
omen In several instances of fire where
one of these escapes was used, 200 people
escaped in a minute.
The escape is simple and durable, ac-
eordlng to Chief Mnllin, and is the best
he has ever seen for public schools. Run
ming up the center is standpipe TO
which hose can be attached and fire can
be fought from the landing at each OF the
floors. He believes that one should be
placed on the high school building at once
as this building is so constructed that In
case of fire it would be exceedingly ar
acultv to get all the children out on ac-
count of narrow stalrways.
These escapes have been constructed at
Atlantic City, Rockaway Beach and coney
Island where cents is charged for
slide down the winding chute. Hundreds
and hundreds ride on them as an amuse-
ment every day during the season.
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Register of the Circuit Court.

John s. Gillespie Is candidate for re-
election to the office OF register of the
circuit court Of Jefferson county, subject
to the action of the democratic primary
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! hereby announce my candidacy for
third associate judge of the circuit court
OF Jefferson county subject to the action
of the democratic primary.
z. T. RUDULPH.
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Mrs. Abbie Murphy.

Mrs. Abbie Murphy, aged 70 years, died
Yesterday at her residence, nO2 North
Twenty-fourth street. The funeral ar
rangements will be announced later.
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Removal Notice.

DR.. Buckley has moved his office to 1888
Hood building. Peoples phone u.s. Bell
phone 100. 1-31-eod-1t
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The Age-Herald is authorized to an
nounee w. p. Burton a candidate for
member of the Board of Revenue of JET
ferson county. subject to the action Of tho
democratic primary.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-02-02

hereby announce myself candidate
for Board of Revenue, subject to the ac-
tion of the democratic primary.
HUGH MGEEvER
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-02-02
CITY EMPLOYEES
LIVE IN SUSPENSE
Retrenchment Policy Causes
Stir at the City Hall
THIRTEEN MEN DROPPED
Mayor Drennen Refuses to Say
Whether or Not Reduction Is to BE
Made in Police Department.
Fire Department Reduced.

The various clerks and attaches of the
several departments of the city govern
ment are now wondering if their heads
are to fall into the basket as a result of
the retrenchment policy recently adopted
by Mayor Drennen. Yesterday the names
of thirteen employees of the city were
stricken from the pay rolls. Seven of these
were in the fire department, two in the
street department. three in the engineer
ing department and one in the mayor )
office-his private secretary.
The saving to the city as a result of cut
ting down the forces will amount to about
$500 per month.
It is said in city hall circles that the
mayor and other members of the city
council have under consideration the adj
visibility of cutting down the expense of
the police department. When asked con-
corning this matter, Mayor Drennen said
yesterday:
Police Department.
II cannot say whether or not the matter
of reducing the expenses of the police
department has been taken under advise
ment"
Mayor Drennen, in fact, has very little
to say concerning the retrenchment. lie
saws: II have no information to give out
relative to any changes in the depart
ments of the city of Birmingham"
Everybody is eager to know why the
reduction in city forces are being made
just at this time" was the preface to the
question, Can you give out anything on
the subject?" propounded to the chief ex'
ecutive in his office yesterday afternoon.
81 have nothing to say" was his reply.
will the reduction of forces extend to
the police department."
IT repeat that 1 have nothing to say
HAS the fact that this is presidential
year anything to do with the reduction
81 am not discussing politics now"
"will this matter come up before the
meeting of the city council on Wednes-
day night?"
IT cannot say
Question of Economy.
Finally the mayor asked: IF the con-
dtion of business in any firm in Birrning-
| ham did not warrant the Keeping VI d
large force of men on its pay rolls, would
1t not be quite natural for some of the
employees to leave the service of the firm
involuntarily?"
r. t. Boatright and P. j. Newman
were permitted to retire from the street
department. The mayor says this de-
partment is not doing as much work as
Usual.
B. B. Meriwether. an engineer in the
office of City Engineer Kendrick, left
the service of the city yesterday. He
has been connected with this department
FOR about two years. Two negro rodmen
were let Off from this department also.
H. H. Anchors retired as private Sec
rotary to the mayor. this office and that
of clerk and stenographer in the en-
| cheering department being consolidated.
B. A. Pepperman will hereafter do the
combined work Mr.. Anchors left yester-
| day afternoon for Washington.
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hereby announce myself candidate
for reelection to Board of Revenue sub
jeet to the action of the democratic pri-
mary. II. w. CROOK
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-02-02

Be sure to pay your gas
and electric bills today and
save 10 per cent.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-02-02

Have you visited the Post saloon, 212o
First avenue? 1-31-su- tu-th-t
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For Superintendent Of EduoatIon

l hereby announce myself a candidate
for Superintendent of Education of JEFF
ferson county. subject to the action of the
Democratic primary. p NJ M'NEIL
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l hereby announce myself candidate
for the Board of Revenue. subject to tbs
action OF the democratic primary.
d. A HELMICH
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THE WEATHER.

washington, February 1.-Following is
the weather forecast for Alabama: Fair;
warmer Tuesday; Wednesday fair, colder;
fresh to brisk south winds, becoming
northwesterly.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-02-02

John M, Sims announces his candidacy
Tor Board of Revenue of Jefferson county,
subject to the action of the democratic
primary.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-02-02

hereby announce myself a candidate
for Solicitor for Jefferson county, subject
to the action of the democratic party
WILLIAM X. TERRY.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-02-02

S. ID. Greene is candidate for Judge
or probate Of Jefferson county. subject to
the action of the democratic primary.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-02-02

The Age-Herald Is authorized to an.
nouncs that Fl. p. Helm is a candidate
for reelection as solicitor for Jefferson
county. subject to the action of the dem
ocratic primary
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-02-02

William J. Minis of West End announces
himself candidate for Tax Collector of
Jefferson county. subject to the action OF
the democratic party.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-02-02

I. W. McAdory is a candidate for county
superintendent OF education. subject to
the action of the democratic primary.
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For Probate Judoe.

The Age-Herald is authorized to an
nounce j. p. Stiles a candidate for re-
election as Judge CT Probate of Jefferson
county. subject to the action of the
Democratic primary LIFT
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For Tax Collector.

hereby announce myself a candidate
Tor Tax Collector of Jefferson county
SUBJECT to the action of the democratic
PARTY. p. B. BOWERS
The Age-Herald Is authorized to an
nounce George p. Tarrant OF North Blr-
mingham candidate for Tax Collector of
Jefferson county. Subject to the action of
the democratic party
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For Solicitor Tenth judicial Circuit.
The Age-Herald Is authorized to an
nounce Frank Catalan a candidate for
Solicitor Of the Tenth judicial Circuit,
subject to the action OF the democratic
primary.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS.
For Board 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.
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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 democrats
primary.
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I hereby announce myself a candidate
for reelection to the Board of Revenue.
subject TO the action of the Democratic
party. ]. K. p. LAIRD.
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The Age-Hera1d is authorized to an
nounce John c. Pugh candidate for
reelection for solicitor OF the Tenth judi
ciai circuit. subject to the action of the
democratic primary.
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Weather Conditions.

Birmingham, Monday, February l.
The rainy cloudy weather which pre-
vailed over this section yesterday has
moved eastward, and now covers the At
lantic states from North Carolina to New
England. At 8 a. m. snow was falling in
North Carolina, eastern Tennessee, Vir-
ginia, Pennsylvania and New York. Ex-
cept in the Missouri valley, generally clear
weather prevails from the Appalachian
mountains to the Rockies, with tempera-
lures below freezing to the central portion
of the gulf states. Over the Great Lakes
the temperature was as low as Is de-
gfees At Birmingham the minimum was
q degrees. Warmer conditions are APP
preaching from the northwest and tenn
peratures are expected to rise here Tues
day.
Weather Report.
Temperature and precipitation as re-
ported by the weather bureau for select
I'd ea,ttharv, et lions during "a hours end
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the Age-Herald Is authorized to an
nounce John T. Reed as a candidate for
board of revenue. subject to action o.
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. P. LAIRD.
l hereby announce myself a candidate
for the Board of Revenue. subject to thu
action OF the democratic primary.
D. A. HELMICH-
The Age-Herald is authorized to an.
nounce w. p. Burton a candidate for
member of the Board of Revenue of JEFF
ferson county, subject to the action OF tho
democratic primary.
I hereby announce myself a candidate
for Board OF Revenue, subject to the ac-
ton of the democratic primary.
HUGH MGEEvER.
I hereby announce myself a candidate
for reelection to Board of Revenue. sub
jeet to the action Of the democratic pri-
mary. II. w. CROOK.
John NJ. Sims announces his candidacy
for Board of Revenue of Jefferson county.
subject to the action of the democratic
primary
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 Age-Herald is authorized to an
nounce George p. Tarrant of North Biz
mingham candidate for Tax Collector OF
Jefferson county. Subject to the action of
the democratic party.
William j. Minis of West End announces
himself candidate for Tax Collector of
Jefferson county. subject to the action of
the democratic party.
For Solicitor.
hereby announce myself candidate
for Solicitor for Jefferson county. subject
to the action of the democratic party,
WILLIAM X. TERRY.
The Age-HeraId Is authorized IN an.
nouncs that II. p Henin is a 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 Catalan a candidate for
Solicitor Of the Tenth judicial Circuit,
subject to the action OF the democratic
primary.
The Age-Heraid is authorized to an
nounce John MCQUEEN a candidate for
solicitor Of the Tenth judicial circuit,
subject to the action of the democrats
primary.
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.
For Probate judge.
The Age-Herald Is authorized to an
nounce ]. p. Stiles a candidate for re-
election as Judge CT Probate of Jefferson
county. subject to the action Of the
Democratic primary. LIFT
s.. II. Greene is a candidate for Judge
of probate Of Jefferson county. subject to
the action of the democratic primary.
For Superintendent of Education.
| hereby announce myself a candidate
for Superintendent of Education of JEFF
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.
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The January Call.


ITO the Republicans Of Alabama:
.Under and by virtue of authority del
egated to me by the republican state
committee of Alabama, at regular
meeting of said committee, held In the
city of Birmingham on May II. 1903,
hereby cell state convention OF repub-
licans of Alabama to meet at the city
hall in the city of Birmingham on Tues
day, May TO- 1904 at IL o'clock. noon, for
the purpose of selecting four delegates
and four alternates to the national con-
yention, which meets in Chicago on June
81, and for the purpose of selecting two
electors at large. the nomination Of state
Officers, the selection of state chairman.
state committee, and such other business
as may properly come before the ccnven-
ton.
AT this convention each county in the
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1904-02-24

hut are out of touch with its alumni
and the South generally, having lived
twenty years in the North.
In our judgment, the man for Pres
ident OF Central University is not
only Southern born, distinguished
graduate of Central University, res
ident of the South now and always,
an eloquent pulpit orator. of distin-
guished lineage, a defendant of two
former beloved Presidents of Central
University, the grand sOn-in-law of the
greatest benefactor of the new Central
University, well known in Virginia.
where he received his theological train
ing, beloved in Georgia where he is
now a pastor, but of all, here in Ken
lucky, his birthplace, acknowledged
the most popular graduate the Insti-
tuition has had in the last thirty years,
the idol of every circle, a mixer with
out a peer, and one whose name would
a ouse every old Central University
man to active interes. in his ALMA
MATER-the Rev. Rutherford f. Doug
las, of Mrcon, Ga, until two year.
ago pastor at Nicholasville, Ky.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1904-02-24

verdi's Brilliant Masterpiece '-0thslIo' IN En-
gIish. the Notable Orerstic Production Of the Year
at MacauleYs. Louisville.
The most attractive and important
grand opera production of the present
season next TO that of "Parsifal" in
New York is that of Verdi's brilliant
masterpiece, "Othello," which Henry
w. Savage will present during the COM
ing opera festival in Louisville. This
noble work has never been sung except
in a limited number of American cities,
and when produced this year by Mr..
Savage's famous English Grand Opera
Company WAS proclaimed at once the
most artistic success yet achieved by
American singers. "OthellO" is the
eighty first English Grand Opera pro-
duction by Mr. Savage during the
eight years history Of his organization
The English version is translation by
Francis Hueffer, the London Times
critic, who has restored the Shakes
pearean text, giving the opera drama
tic importance not afforded by any 9th
er grand opera production. The cast
includes the best English singing ar
lists on the American stage, tenor, Jos
eph Sheehan having the title role; win
fred Golf, the artistic baritone, taking
the role of IagO; Gertrude Rennyson'
the great dramatic soprano, who be-
came such favOTite in Louisville last
season, taking the role of Desdemona
with Rita Newman, the California mez
20 soprano, taking the role of Emillls
and Charles Fulton singing the role o
Cassie. Mr.. Savage has given" Othello'
an elaborate scenic production that il
to excel all his previous efforts.
During the Louisville opera festival
four masterpieces will be sung, includ
ing 'OthellO" on Monday night and a
the Wednesday matinee; Bizet's Gar
J men" with the great American central
TO, Marion Ivell, in the title role, Oh
Tuesday AMI Wednesday evenings
Wagner's sublime tone drama Tam
! hauser" on Thursday evening and a
the Saturday matinee, with Gounod
] immortal lyric drama, Faust" the bl
for Friday and Saturday nights.
Each opera will bring forth a sepaI
) ate cast of singers aud special seem
productions.
A feature of the opera festival WI
be the full grand opers orchestra of 10
ty musicians under Che Waller n.
Emanuel, the great Italian opera cor
i conductor, and Mr.. Elliott Schienck, tn
4 Wagnerian conductor.
There will he excursion rates on a
railroads for parties OF ten or more vi
contemplate attending the opera lest
val.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1904-02-24

IT IS exceedingly gratifying to th'
old Confederate soldiers in Kentucky
to know with what unanimity and
doubles pleasure the Legislature has
passed bills in their interest. Tn,
handsome sum of $57, 900 was appro-
propristed for the erection of cottage,
at Pewee Valley, the site of the Con
federate Home. made possible by tn
generosity of the people, as well as b,
former appropriation by the Legis
lature. The proposed cottages are to
be for the use of such of the old sol
diers as have wives, both of them bt
ing dependent.
In addition to this nice appropria-
ton, bill was passed increasing Il {
per capita of the inmates from 1925 Il
$l75. When the bill came up in tn
Senate the venerable Senator Curt
F. Burnam, of Richmond, father o
the present Chief Justice of the Cour
of Appeals, said he had always bee
an uncompromising Union man, b'
nothing would give him more plea,
ure than to do anything within b
power to help care for the aged SO
diers who fought for what they cor
ceived to be the right. Senator Bu'
ram is an ardent Republican, but
none the less a true, chivalrous Sout,
ern gentleman. - Owenton New =
| Herald.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1904-02-24
her Of The sigma Mn Fraternity.

Der Of the Sigma Nh Fraternity
The murriage Of Miss Charlotte B.
Logan and Mr. j. Archie Bell was sol
emnized at the home of the brides
parents, Mr.. and Mrs Alex. A. Logan,
in Shelbyville, Tuesday, by the Rev
David M. Sweets The house was ex-
quisitely decorated in palms, cut
flowers and smilax. The bride wore
a gown of white Paris muslin and
lace and tulle veil and carried bou-
auet of white roses. Miss Elizabeth
Petty, the maid of honor, wore toll
ct of white chiffonette and carried
white carnations. The ceremony was
followed by a supper. The bried's ia
BILE was set in cut glass and white car
nations. From the chandler we're sus-
pended strands of smilax and green
ribbon. Mr.. and Mrs. Bell left Tor a
Southern trip.--Louisville Times.
The following item will be interes-
ting to Richmond people, since the
little lady referred to has often visited
here with her mother, Mrs. J. B. Par
rent, who is sister of Mrs. r. l..
Gentry, of this city.
At the Convention of Southern Elocu-
tionists, recently held in Atlanta, little
Corrinne Parent, who has gained an
enviable reputation for her natural
elocutionary talent, gave a reading
nefore Ahe Convention for criticism.
Her first number. christmas dance
in Dixie" by Booth Lowry, the Mis-
issippi poet, and a most enthusiastic
member of this convention, simply
8 captured the house. Not one adverse
S criticism was given. Her second read
ing was from the facile pen of Mrs
Walker Kennedy of Memphis, ''An
swer to Little Boy Blue" The chile
has a wonderfully sweet and wei
: modulated voice, aud so tenderly an
paihetically did she render this mum
Der. as to bring tears to the eyes o
. teachers and readers. Prof. Stowe
dean of cumberland University, Gale
II her an inspiration fresh from God
hands, and stated in thirty years e1
periencp as teacher of Orat.ry, an
Public Reader, he had never hear
her equal The c invention was unan
u imous that should Little Corinne.
Is enter the field as a Reader, the mo:
brilliant future awaits her.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1904-02-24

Mr.. j. E. Donaldson, of Waco Nv
general manager of the Waco MininA
and Manufacturing Co. was in ne
city Wednesday. This company which
has large thing factory at Searcv
KY, has recently put on the market a
patented burnt clay shingle. which IS
more artistic and durable than slatisg
and which is as cheap as the ordinai y
wooden shingle.
The Waco shingle is bright red, =
semblIng brick, but has all the quail
ties of metal aud is put Together. by q
tongue and groved process. Seve, Al
handsome residences at NichoIasvii,s
and Versailles are covered with t.le
new roofing and it promises to supc :
sede stating and metal in the construc-
ton of roofs
A number OF Lexington men are in
terested in the company, which has
undertaken the manufacture of the new
kind of roofing. Leader: