The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-20
FATHER DUFF DIES
 AT THE HOSPITAL
DISTINGUISHED EccLEsIAsTlc PASSES AWAY AFTER ILLNESS OF SEVERAL WEEKS-WAS THE
 CHAPLAIN OF ORPHANS, HOME.

The Rev. Bernard Dun, who was ap- pointed chaplain of the Orphans Home at East Lake last spring, died at St Vim cents hospital yesterday morning at half past o'clock. after an illness of several weeks. His funeral will take place this morning at g o'clock at St. Paurs church. The Right Rev. E. P. Allen, bishop of Mobile, will celebrate a pontihcal mass of requiem. The hour for the obsequies was first fixed for 10 a. m. but was changed last night to o'clock. The in- torment will be in the Southside Catholic cemetery.
 Father Duffy was born at Trim, ounty Meath, Ireland, and was in his 65th year. He was educated at the famous May nooth college, and so distinguished him self that he won the privilege of the Dunboyne establishment-a rare honor. He was made president of the seminary and was well known and greatly esteemed throughout Ireland
 Father Duff's health began to fall a few years ago and he came to this coun- try with the hope of gaining strength. He had been in this diocese nearly two years. The deceased was not only a great theologian but was one of the best classical scholars in the Catholic church.
 ->----~-----------~--- ----~>~--~--~>--~---~---- in hand a great many of the details of the camp, and materially assisted the National guard officers.
 Lieutenant Fillmore Is one of the best informed officers in the service. He has been in the Philippines several years, but since his return has been on detailed duty. He is exceedingly contemplating, and is thorough soldier in every way. His instructions to the guards around head quarters increased the proficiency great deal. All during the day he assisted any officer who requested his aid and his pres ence In camp will be of great benefit. He is from Alabama, having lived for num- Der of years In Montgomery.
 The large flag, about 24xi2 feet, was raised yesterday morning in front of the headquarters of General Clark and the two field guns for firing the saiutes ar rived and were placed one on each side of the flag pole.
 This is the largest United States flag lHdl many people nave ever Seen and IL Is attracting a great deal of attention. A similar flag was raised at dress parade yesterday afternoon.
 The parade grounds are in excellent con- dition. and are large enough to hold the complete brigade.
 There will be several kinds of amuse- ment for the officers of the National Guard while here. The invitation of Bobby Walthour and Jack Prince for the officers to attend the races tonight at the stadium has been accepted, and also one from Manager Semon of the Casino for the of- ficers to occupy boxes at the theatre any night they may feel so inclined.
 Major ]. L. Daniels of the Third infan- try has been named brigade officer of the day for today. Major Daniels is one of the best known military men in the state.
 Major D. M. Scott, quartermaster of the First brigade on the staff of General Clark. is the busiest and the happiest man in the enoampment despite the fact that he has more troubles than all the rest of them put together. He has charge of all the work around the brigade headouar- ters, providing for the members of the staff, making all 1uarteruaster arrange ments for the entire encampment, with the exception of the individual commands.
 Major Scott is an old timer In military circles in the state. and has a host of friends ir all branches of the service