Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-12

tien against them. We are informed that the remedy is for the employee who thought he had been wronged to bring suit against his employer to recover the amount. This we know would result in the discharge of the employee bringing the suit, and, possibly, his being bla ck listed by all the other companies and contractors. This, we think iS<a lament able state of affairs and demands prompt action on the part of the next legislature that laws may be passed making such ex tortions indictable offenses.
 We have examined those books of county officers which the law requires us to examine. but this examination is nec- essarly nothing more than a matter of form. We can only report that our ex- animation revealed notbing illegal in the way of charges or conduct of officers in other respects.
 We have examined the bonds of all county officers and find that the bonds of the following are insufficient in security: Louis Pickett, constable Precinct No 29, and Henry T. Arnett, constable of Pre- cinct No. 36, hence we recommend that the judge of probate immediately cause each of these officers to give new and sufficient bond
 And now we. ask your honor to dis charge us from further attendance.
 A. J. TARRANT,
 Foreman.
 Special Report. Hon. Samuel E1. Greene, Judge of the Crimi- nal Court of Jefferson County:
 In closing our labor for this the Jan- uary term. 1896. we desire in addition to our general thanks to your honor for your able charge given us, to thank our worthy solicitor pro tenn, Lee c. Bradley, who has at all times given us wise counsel and valuable assistance, and has con- ducted the duties of his office in connec- tion with our body ably. fearlessly and impartially. not as a partisan, but in strict accord with the dignified position he so worthily fills We also desire to extend the same thanks to our worthy circuit solicitor, Charles w. Ferguson. who was with us a part of the time: also to our baiiff, MT. Will Sexton, and to the sheriff for prompt service of our papers and other valuable assistance rendered. Respectfully submitted
 A. J. TARRANT, Foreman. Feb II, 1S96
 The court disposed of the following cases before adjournment:
 Charles Young and John Sims plead guilty to the charge of burglary and grand larceny.
 John Sims was also found guilty of assault with intent to murder
 Henry Williams was convicted of a crime against nature.
 City Court.
 The jury took the case of c. c. Burson vs. the Louisville and Nashville railroad but late yesterday afternoon they had not returned a verdict.
 The case of Josie Truss vs. Birming- ham Railway and Electric company, for alleged personal injuries. is on trial Judge Sharpe thinks the case will likely occupy all of the morning session today
 Probate Court.
 The jury in the Caldwell lunacy case before Judge. Porter, have returned a verdict adjudging Mrs. Caldwell sane Some time ago, on former hearing of the case. full mention of which was made at the time in the State Herald. jury adjudged her insane. Mrs. Caldwelrs counsel applied for rehearing on the ground of newly discovered evidence. with the above result.
 Real Estate Transfers.
 D. F. Mcdonald to Peter BIan, lot 12 block 3, Irondale: $500.
 w. c. Reese and wife to Mrs. D. E. Mo Daniel. lot 12, block 3. Irondale; s325
 H. F. Harrison to L. and NJ Wein- stein and c. H. Goldman, lot at northeast corner of northeast quarter of northwest quarter of section 21, township IS, range west; $50.
 Inferior Criminal Court
 The following cases were disposed of in the inferior court yesterday: John Berdie, colored, charged with wis., iting saloon, minor: fined $1. Lee Pepper George, colored, charged with selling cigarettes to minor; fined sl0
 Henrietta and George Gamble, colored, affray; fined $5 and S10 respectively. T. J. Washington obstructing side walk: fined $1.
 Same, carrying razor; fined $25. Henry Clarke, disorderly conduct; fined S3.
 John Long, disorderly conduct; fined g. Dan Smith. eolored. minor visiting sa- loon: fined $5.
 Wilson Erwin. colored. for stealing pool ball; bound over in the sum of $100. If you are weak and debiitated you will find strength and vigor in Hoods s