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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-01-07
CITY TREASURER
SUBMITS REPORT
eIRMINGHAM's REVENUE IN
CREASED IN 1908 OVER 1eo2-RE-
cEIPTs $44s,3o6, AS AGAINST
s42a,sae THE YEAR PREVIOUS.

The annual report of the treasurer for
the city of Birmingham, which was pre-
scented at the regular meeting of the city
council last night, shows that the total
receipts for 1908 amounted to s44s.SOs.19, as
against 1929, 639 IA for the year 1902. The
disbursements last year amounted to s441,-
1850 In 1902 the disbursements were
s263. 4S9. SO.
The treasurer reports the bonded debt
of the city remains the same, $2,12,O0l.
Coupons to the amount of $119, 400 are due
for the year 1904 this being the same
amount due for the past two years
The special tax of one-half of / per
cent on real and personal tax. Treasurer
Engstfeld reports, yielded the city last
year 500, 2S9. S2, which is s23, IS less than
the annual interest charge. This amount
added to last years deficit on this ac-
count, runs the total amount up to s42.-
s4soe. This deficit is paid out of the gen.
eral fund each year.
The balance of s162492 of the bond sale
made for the erection of the city hall, has
been apportioned by resolution of the city
council to the payment of the interest
on the bonds.
Street improvement assessments collect
ed during the year 1908 amounted to $685.
$40. SO. The total issue of public improve
ment bonds now amounts to S2S0,5O0, with
an annual interest charge of $1S,sst
In 1902 public improvements bonds to
: tie amount of ST. 500 We're issued.
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DEATHS AND FUNERALS
Mrs. D. 3. Hickman.

Mrs. D. b. Hickman, wife OF d. B.
Hickman, chief clerk in the office of the
county treasurer. died yesterday morn
ing at the family homestead in cleve-
land. after a long illness. Mrs. Hickman
suffered a stroke of paralysis several
months ago and made brave fight to-
wards recovery. second stroke came.
however, and she peacefully passed away.
Mrs. Hickman was 5S years old and she
and her husband were among the pio-
Deer settlers of what is now known as the
Birmingham district Their parents lived
In Jefferson county and Mr.. Hickman's
father is said to have built the first iron
furnace ever erected in Alabama. 1t
was used in making cannon balls and
utensils for the confederate army during
the civil war.
Mrs. Hickman leaves three sons, all of
whom are well known in Birmingham
They are Murk F. Hickman. Ped A. Hick-
man and Nick T. Hickman. The death
the Hickman family.
The funeral services will be held in the
West End Methodist church this after
noon at o'clock and will be conducted
by the Rev. Mr.. Bowling. Mrs. Hickman
was devoted member of the Methodist
church and was greatly beloved by all
the old citizens of the district, who knew
her so well. The interment will be in
Elm Leaf cemetery.
The pall-bearers will be ]. F. McIaugh-
lin. r. G. Hewitt, James NJ. Mcdonald,
J. B. Owen, William Dupuy and William
F. Burford.
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ADJUSTMENTS.
"PrInce of PlIsen."

In the history of the Jefferson theatre
seldom has more hearty applause been
showered on a more deserving company
than that which presented THE Prince of
Pilsen" last night The musical comedy
does not depend on any one thing for its
success. but 1t has clean comedy, catchy
music, excellent stage settings and a
cast which is we'll balanced and thorough
ly capable.
1.-THE Prince Of Pilsen" came heralded
as a musical comedy. and there was not
one In the immense audience who
could deny one word of the advance
claims for the production
At every turn there were competent
people to bring out the clever, clean COM
edy of the lines. Whenever the op-
portunity presented itself song was
heard, and the opportunities came thick
and fast. There was no one song which
could be declared 1.-The best" but there
were several which linger In the memory
and naturally cause the lips to quicker.
They will be heard on the streets to-
day.
Every one Of the brightest songs had
a beautiful and appropriate setting. 1.-THE
Message of the Violet was the first on
the programme to make an impression on
the listener. Henry Taylor and Almyra
Forrest have a clever little love scene
as they sing this message, and encore
after encore called them before the foot
lights.
1.-THE Stein Song" by Arthur Donaldson
and the Heidelburg students was very
pretty, and the double quartette contain
ed several excellent voices. In the first
act the prettiest effects, both scenic and
musical, were given to pictures in the
Smoke" sung by Arthur Donaldson, the
real Prince of Pilsen. The effects were
novel and very pretty
"The American Grip the song of the
cities-introduced an effect which has not
been seen in years. The song was sung
by Miss Friganza, and each verse in
PRODUCES a girl representing one of the
American cities. The song Is catchy. The
Birmingham Girl Miss Ida Stanhope,
caused a furore by her clever imitation
of the Kangaroo walk.
Jess Dandy, the Cincinnati brewer who
was passing himself off as the Prince OF
Pilsen. has the comedy hit Of the play.
His ut Is the Dutch" a topical song,
contained half dozen clever verses, and
his style was inimitable. No cleverer
comedian has been here this season.
1.-The Tale of the Sea She'll" sung by Miss
Ruth PEBBLES and Arthur Donaldson, was
another very pretty musical number.
Henry Taylor. as lieutenant in the
United States navy, has his best song in
Fall In" an inspiring military song.
The cast does not contain a person who
is not clever. Several members have not
as strong voices as might be desired, but
these faults were cheerfully overlooked
in the general excellence Of 1.-THE Prince
of Pilsen.'
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BEAUTIFUL WEDDING.
Sam London and Miss Jeanette Rosen-
berg United in Matrimony.

Sam London and Miss jeanette Rosen-
berg were married at the knights of Co.
lumbia hall Monday night in the pres
ence of a large number of friends. 1t was
one of the most elaborate and beautiful
weddings of the season.
The ceremony was performed at $3.50
O'Clock by Rabbi Louis vasgour, but be-
fore the appointed time large number of
people had gathered. The bride and groom
proceeded to the altar under an arch OF
red, white and blue ribbon. borne by
the members of the New Era Literary
and Social club. which completed a very
attractive picture.
The following were the ushers: Isaac
Shapiro, Mr.. Huffman, Morris Roosevelt
and Isadore Shapiro. The best man was
M. Conn. and the groomsmen were Leon
Chisng, I. J. Brown and Henry Feinberg.
The maid of honor was Miss Bessie CHS
ling and the bridesmaids were Miss Sadie
Chisling. Miss Bessie Shapiro and Miss
Ida Shapiro.
Mendelssohns wedding march was
played. l. j. White was the master of
ceremonies. A reception was rendered the
guests In the large dining room.
Among the numerous and handsome
presents one especially notable was a
magnificent large cup from the New Era
Literary and Social club. The presenta-
ton speech was made by Gus Kirsh, the
president of the club.
The bride is a sister of Mrs M. Shapiro,
and is member of one of the oldest Jew
fish families OF this city.
The groom is popular and successful
business man of this city.
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FIREMEN ON DUTY
IN THE THEATRES
CHIEF MULLlN WILL HAVE A MAN
IN FULL UNIFORM STATIONED
IN EACH PLAY HOUSE AS SAFE
GUARD.

Chief of the Fire Department Mullin
stated yesterday that in the future fire.
man in full uniform would be placed on
the stage of each theatre In Birmingham
in order to furnish better protection to the
public In case of fire.
The firemen will take turns in going to
the theatres, and each will be given spe-
cific instructions in regard to his duty
in case Of fire.
The instructions will be to quietly extin-
guish the fire If 1t has not gained head
way, but to see that the audience Is pro-
tected In any instance. If the fire has
got start the fireman must see that the
curtain Is dropped and that some one in
structs the audience to leave the theatre
as quickly and as quietly as possible.
The fireman will have a Babcock ex
tinguisher, a small hand machine, filed
with chemicals, always near him and will
use this in case of a small fire. In case
the fire has gained any Roadway he is to
see that the fire equipment OF the theatre
is used promptly, and also he is to send
in the alarm promptly to the department.
1t is possible that an alarm box will be
placed on the stage of each of the the
aires.
With this protection, and with an as
bestos curtain at each of the theatres,
the public will be much better protected,
and the minds of many will be relieved.
Chief Mulln believes that a man train
ed to keep his head when he sees a fire
will be of great value In preventing the
flames from spreading, and also in getting
the audience out Of the theatre without a
panic. He states that this would have
done long ago had there not been
some friction with one of the thea
tres in the past He said that the stage
manager objected to the fireman.
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ings of doubt in the ranks do not see
how Roosevelt. with all his power Of Of
fee, can overcome 1t.
IT believe Roosevelt would be the easi-
est man for the democrats to defeat and
the republican leaders know that pust as
well as I do. Consequently they will not
consent to placing the party in jeopardy,
Notwithstanding the various pledges and
promises. It Is true Hanna says he is
not a candidate, but no man has ever
yet refused the nomination for the presi-
dency and no man ever WILL
Colonel Bankhead laid stress on the fact
that this was merely guess. He was
then asked what he guessed would be the
outcome of Captain Hobson's candidacy
for congress to succeed him.
"Of course. that would be guess too"
laughin4y replied the congressman.
well, what is your guess?" was asked.
II guess he will be defeated" replied
Colonel Bankhead. as he rushed into the
telegraph office just before catching his
train.
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MONEY LOST OR STOLEN.
z. A. Turner Missed Purse Containing
$500.

b. A. Turner OF Calsius, Ala. small
station on the Louisville and Nashville
railroad between Birmingham and Mont
gomery, reported to the police yesterday
that a purse containing $4o0 and some
personal papers had been stolen from his
pocket, or that he had lost it.
Mr.. Turner came to Birmingham yes
terday morning. When he left his home
he had the money in a long pocketbook.
After reaching Birmingham he missed
the purse and went to the office of Chief
wier to report his loss.
The money was in S. $40 and $50 bills.
II the purse was lost and 1t is recovered
Mr. Turner has asked Chief sWier to take
care Of 1t for him.
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MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT.
Attractive Programme Rendered at the
South Highlands Methodist Church.

A delightful social and musical enter
tsinment was given In the new South
Highlands Methodist church last night.
1t followed the regular midweek devo-
tional services. which were brief.
The Pollock Stephens amateur orches-
ira played a number of brilliant pieces
and there were vocal solos by Mrs. Foster
OF the Pollock-Stephens, Mrs. Castor.
General F. s. Ferguson and Mr Owen
Gillespie.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-01-07
ICOUNTY PRIMARY WILL
BE HELD ON APRIL II
COMMITTEE MEETS WITH
MUCH ENCOURAGEMENT

President Jackson. Rufus N. Rhodes.
Louis Minor. R. H. Goodall, Ross c.
Smith T. G. Bush. culpepper Exum and
others.
A meeting of the executive committee
of the committee of twenty-five will be
called the latter part of this week or the
first of next week to appoint the chair
man of the five subcommittee, into
whose hands the matter of raising the
money will be placed.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-01-07
FIFTH AVENUE PAVING
ORDINANCE IS ADOPTED

A special committee OF the Commercial
club started yesterday to raise money
for the Vulcan fund. The committee met
with much success and a considerable
amount of money was pledged. Only a
few of the men on the list were visited
and they subscribed literally President
jackson believes that with persistent eff
forts $4,000 will be raised.
The committee yesterday consisted of
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-01-07
Law Firm DissoIves.

The law firm Of White =. Howe, one
of the oldest In the city, has dissolved.
1t was formed about fifteen years ago by
Capt John White, formerly of Selma,
and Judge A. C. Howe. Afterwards
Mr.. Henry r. Howe became a member
and for a long time the firm has occu-
pied offices In the Steiner building.
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WITNESSES HAVE
BEEN SUMMONED
Drennen Claim Will Have Hear
ing Saturday Morning
MOTION TO RECONSIDER
Trustees viii Seek to Have $4,000
Claim Re-examined and II Found
Not Just to Have 1t
Expugned.
MOTION TO RECONSIDER

Trustee Harry w Coffin Of the Donel-
son Construction company, through his
attorneys, Frank s. White & Sons, on
yesterday filed with the clerk OF the
United States court list of witnesses
to be summoned to appear before Referee
N. w. Trimble Of the bankruptcy court.
on Saturday and to testify in the matter
of the claim Of d. NJ. Drennen for $4,000
against the Donelson company.
Mr.. Drennen filed the claim against the
bankrupt company. alleging this amount
was due him on an agreement entered
into by him with the Donelson Con-
struction company the Pennington Con-
struction company and C. M Burkhalter
and company by which he was to act as
adviser for the three companies in Sc
curing certain contracts from the Jeffer-
son county sanitary commission,
Witnesses Summoned.
The following are the witnesses for the
trustee who have been summoned by
Clerk Allison:
John e. Donelson, president of the
Donelson Construction company.
e. B. Pennington, president of the
Pennington Construction company.
George B. Burkhalter. president of C.
M. Burkhalter and company.
Julian Kendrick. chief engineer Of the
Jefferson county sanitary commission.
Frank S. White, Jr., stated yesterday
afternoon that It was hardly probable
that other witnesses would be sum-
moned by the trustee. Ward and Dren-
men and John H. Miller, attorneys for
Mr.. Drennen, have not as yet filed any
list of witnesses to be summoned by the
clerk of the United States court.
The subpeonas for the witnesses who
are to testify in behalf of the trustee
were made out yesterday afternoon by
deputy clerk Johnson and they will be
marshal.
The Hearing.
The hearing of the claim is set for
Saturday morning at II o'clock. when
the affairs of the Donelson Construction
company will be settled in the bank
ruptcy court.
A member of the legal firm representing
Trustee Coffin said yesterday afternoon:
whenever a claim is filed against
bankrupt estate 1t is prima facia allow
ed by the referee. and afterwards any
creditor or the trustee can move to re-
consider and re-examine such claim. and
II 1T is not just claim against the es-
tate 1t Is dsallowed, and expunged from
the list of claims upon the trutees' rec
ord.
Motion to Reconsider.
'In accordance with this rule of pro-
cedure the claim of Mr. Drennen for s10,-
900 was filed and allowed prima facia.
Today we filed, in behalf of Trustee
Coffin of the Donelson Construction COM
pany. a motion to reconsider. re-examine.
disallow and expunge the Drennen claim,
from the list of claims against the Donel-
son Construction company. from the trus-
tees record of claims and assigned as
grounds for disallowing and expunging.
the same grounds which were filed OBJ
jecting to the allowance of Mr.. Dren-
mems claim"
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William J. Minis announces himself
candidate for Tax Collector. Jefferson
county, subject to the democratic prima-
ry, to be held Monday, March II, 1904.
I will appreciate your support.
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The Age-Herald Is authorized to an
nounce w. B. Burton a candidate fer
member of the Board Of Revenue of JEFF
ferson county, subject to the action Of the
democratic primary.
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The Age-Herald Is authorized to an
nounce George B. Tarrant of North Blr-
mingham candidate for Tax Collector of
Jefferson county. Subject to the action of
the democratic party.
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I hereby announce myself a candidate
for Solicitor for Jefferson county. subject
to the action of the democratic party.
WILLIAM X. TERRY.
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TIE Age-Herald Is authorized to an
nounce that II. p. Helm is a candidate
for reelection as solicitor for Jefferson
county, subject to the action of the DEM
ocratic primary.
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hereby announce myself candidate
for the Board of Revenue, subject to tbs
action of the democratic primary.
D. A. HELMICH
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FUNERAL NOTICE.

The friends and acquaintance OF Mr..
and Mrs. D. B. Hickman are requested to
attend the funeral of the latter this after
noon, at o'clock, at West End Methodist
church. Interment Elm Leaf cemetery.
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For Tax Collector.

I hereby announce myself a candidate
for Tax Collector of Jefferson county.
subject to the action of the Democrat tic
party. p. b. BOWERS.
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The Age-Herald Is authorized I
nounce John Mcqueen a candida
solicitor of the Tenth judicial
subject to the action of the DENT
primary.
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"When Knishthood Was In Flower"
At the Biiou.

The Knickerbocker Girl attracted an
other large audience to the Bijou last
night. There will be a matinee this after
noon and another performance tonight.
Next week the offering will be a sem
sational spectacular melo drama, "Over
Niagara Falls"
1t Is said to be a very cleverly con-
structed play, laid in. an atmosphere
strictly up to date. The locale of the play
begins at Lake Chautauqua, and during
the story runs through most interesting
section of the country, including Goat
Island above Niagara Falls, a perspective
view of the falls and the Indian congress
at the Pan American exposition. we'll
balanced company make up the cast.
which includes Mac Barnes. Gus Neu-
Vile and some fifteen others.
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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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For Probate JUDGE.

The Age-Herald is authorized I
nounce ]. p. stiles candidate Z
election as Judge of Probate of JET
county. subject to the action G
Democratic primary. II
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A spark damaged the roof of the resi-
dence Of Iige 10y. at 2412 Fourth avenue,
yesterday afternoon. The fire caught from
some burning paper, which went up one
Of the chimneys. 1t was easily extin-
guished The loss was very small.
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hereby announce myself a candidate
for reelection to the Board of Revenue.
subject to the action of the Democratic
party. ]. X. p. LAIRD.
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ANNOUNCE MENTS.
For Board of Revenue.

The Age-Herald Is authorized to an
nounce John 7. Reed as a candidate for
board OF revenue. subject to action of
democratic primary.
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WANTED-Young man wants single
room near center of city. Address reply
TO B. H. F., care Age-Herald, at once.
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For Superintendent of EducatI

I hereby announce myself a can
for Superintendent of Education
ferson county, subject to the action
Democratic primary. p M. MN
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Alabama Brewing Co.
bohemian Beer. -
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I. w. McAdory is a candidate for
superintendent of education, subje
the action of the democratic primar,
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1904-04-03
ANNUAL STATEMENT.

Of the Norwich Union Fire Insurance
Company of Norwich england, for
the year ending December 81, 1908.
Capital (paid up ........ 100000 90
Assets, in the T. S. 80, 1851, 429 -
Liabilities exclusive CT net cap
ital in the U. s. .1,776,77S 80
Income.
Premiums in the Z. S. -. .2,044 ,901 Sc
Other sources in the U. S. 6S,916 46
Total income 1903 in U. S. 2.113,S1s 0:
Expenditures.
Losses in the U. S. 1876 ,604 SO
Dividends in the U. S.
Other expenditures in the
=. .. ......... 800, lto %
Total Expenditures 1902 in U. S.
.................. SCI ,745 CT
Fire Insurance Business 1903.
Risks written in U. S. .z31, 2S1 ,7O3 90
Premiums thereon in U. S.. 2,044,9O1 s.
Losses incurred in U. S.. .916,452 50
Nevada Business.
Risks written .129, $40 90
Premiums received .3,11O ga
Losses paid 2,1O4 81
Losses incurred .2,1O4 81
w H. LOWDEN,
Manager.
San Francisco, Feb. Is, 1904.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1904-04-03

Thomas D. Jordan,
Comptroller
Department California, Nevada and Ha-
waiian Islands. A. NJ Shields Manage
err; n. c. Donnels. Cashier.
J. C. Spiney, General Agent, Reno, New
ada.