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FOR BACK PAY.
kidder and Thomas Want Their Sal
aries From the State.

Judge Catlin yesterday heard argu-
ments on the demurrer Of Controller
Colgan to the petition of Richard I.
Thomas for a writ of mandate COM
pelling him to issue salary warrants to
the latter for the first six months of
this year as Secretary to Debris Com
missioner J. F. Kidder Deputy At
torney General G. N. Post appeared for
the Controller and j. G. Jones for the
petitioner.
The Legislature of 1895 appropriated
S2oO,OOO for the purpose of aiding in the
construction Of restraining dams so that
hydraulic mining might be pursued, to
become available only In case Congress
appropriated a similar sum for the same
purpose. The law also provided for a
Debris Commissioner at $500 a month,
he having the power to appoint a Sec
retary at S125. Kidder was shortly af-
terward appointed Commissioner, and
Thomas secured the Secretaryship.
They were allowed their salaries up to
last January, when Attorney General
Fitzgerald came to the conclusion that,
as the Commissioner could do nothing
until Congress acted in conjunction
with the State the salaries should not be
paid, so on his advice Controller Colgan
shut off on Messrs. Kidder and Thomas.
Congress did, however, appropriate
the 0,O0O-through the efforts of
Congressman Johnson-but it did not
become available until last July. Since
then the Controller has regularly is
sued salary warrants to the Commits
sioner and his Secretary, but they want
pay for the six months preceding, hence
the petition for a writ Of mandate.
The matter was submitted and taken
under advisement
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A CAMPAIGN INSPIRATION.
The Man Who Wore a Worried Look
Struck With a Happy Thought.

He had the worried look Of one who
has something on his mind
I'm a patriotic person." he said to
the man in charge at campaign head
quarters, and 1 don't want you TO
look at me as mere mercenary hire
ling"
who are your"
Il don't resent that question, sir; not
in the slightest degree. There are many
people who don't know who I am. My
name matters not. Suffice 1t to say
that write poems"
1--WE don't need any to-day"
You don't know what / have to Of
fer. l have an idea that win stir up
more enthusiasm than a three-base hit
for the home team. You have speeches
and you have tracts and pamphlets and
books in superabundance. What you
want Is a good campaign song"
There are fifty cubic feet Of 'em piled
up in the next room"
Il don't doubt it. But none of them
have the right idea. A campaign song
should have a pronounced similarity
to some song which is well known, SO
that 1t can easily be learned by the
masses"
Well, have the very thing. You've
heard that beautiful thing, entitled
Would / Were a Bird
"Often."
We'll take that, use the old music,
change the refrain just little so as to
make it read Would / wore a Beard.
and Wen have every Populist in the
country warbling it from dawn till
deWy eve. ve."-Washington Star.
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BAKERS CASE.
1t Will 90 to the Jury Some Time
This Afternoon.

The testimony in the Baker robbery
case was concluded at noon yesterday,
and when court reconvened District At
torney Ryan made his opening argu-
nent
He was followed by Hiram w. John
son for the defense, who will conclude
his address TO the jury this morning.
Then the District Attorney will make
the closing argument, and the case will
go 70 the jury this afternoon
Juryman w. J. Terry was fifteen min
utes late at the afternoon session Of the
court, and when he was escorted in by
Sheriff Johnson he informed the court
that he was not well and had not been
for a couple Of days
Judge Hinkson told the attorneys to
proceed with the case, saying he would
consider the matter of Terry's tardiness
at the close Of the trial
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DRESS AND CLOAKMAKING.

STYLISH TAILOR-MADE FALL AND
winter suits for ladies. Prices reasonable.
Mrs Grassme, 419 K.
MRS. HALL AND MRS. DICKSON,
Fashionable Dressmaking, 72l12 K street.
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MEETING NOTICES
PERSONALS.

DIES-CHICHESTER'S ENGLISH
Pennyroyal Pills Diamond Brand) are
the best. Safe, reliable. Take no other.
Send A., stamps for particulars. Relief
druggists. Chichester Chemical Com
pany, Philadelphia, Pa. Tu-W-S
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OAK STOVE WOOD IS so PER CORD;
summer wood in 4-foot or stove lengths,
4: measurement guaranteed. Leave
orders 808 Seventh street. W. H. BAS-
LER.
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ELECTRICITY VS.. STEAM.
The Phoenix Mill Now Operated by
the New Power.

On Friday Of last week the motor
power for the Phoenix FIGURING Mill at
Thirteenth and streets was changed
Srom steam to electricity, and yesterday
afternoon President Leonard of the
City Board Of Trustees, and Trustees
Kent and Mckay. with the assistance of
7. A. w. Shock, General Superintendent
OF the Electric Company, and the pro-
prietor Of the mill, made a. thorough ex-
ANIMATION OF the working of the motors
with a view of ascertaining the practi-
ca1 application of electric power before
acting In the matter Of adopting it for
the sewage pumping plant shortly to
De erected at the junction of street
and the levee
Inc Phoenix is the only Touring mill
Kun py electricity west of Chicago, and
though the new motor has been in op-
eration only one week has proved en-
nrely satisfactory. In the matter of
nour-making electricity receives its Sc
Verest test. for the power must be grad
uated so that there is never an excess
OF decrease. In this case 1t has proved
IS satisfactory as steam, end the visit
ing Trustees were struck with the ease
with which an aggregate of 125-horse-
power, distributed by three motors.
turned every wheel in the mill
Electric motors have beer figured
upon relative to their erection at the
sewage pumping plant, in comparison
with the steam power engines. and the
electrical people believe that one 100
horsepower motor for each Of the TO-
OO0-gallon pumps, and one of 75-horse
power for the 6,000-gallon pump will be
amply sufficient, and they. figure that at
least 40 per cent of the expense for
operation will be saved.
After carefully examining the work
ing of the motors, President Leonard
said he felt certain the matter would be
called up at next Monday nights meet
ing, when some action would be taken.
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Fruit Shipments.

Fruit shipments for Eastern markets
yesterday amounted to 20 carloads, as
against 10 cars for the corresponding
day last season. Of the shipment, 2
cars were loaded with peaches, 91a with
grapes. SA with pears, and u with
ounces. In carload lots Chicago will
get 6, New York z, New Orleans and
Denver 2 each, Omaha 1, and other
points 2.
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stock, 100000, of which amount $685.
mas been actually subscribed.
FRESNO Planning Mill and Furniture
FACTORY. Formed to do general planning
ana mill business. Principal place OF
business. Fresno. Directors-W. H.
Hoilenbeck, J. F. Hall, F. K. Prescott,
A V. Lisenby and c. I. Pullian, all or
Fresno Capital stock, $4,000, all OF
Which has actually been subscribed.
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Corrections,

In the article published yesterday rel
ative to the club organizations by rail-
road employees the Paint Shop was
omitted from the list, though the list of
officers was given.
What Was printed as the Cabinet
and Sawmilr' department should have
read Cab, Sawmill and Pattern" de-
partment
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Washington Primary.

This afternoon the Republicans of
Washington, Yolo County, will hold
their primary election. There will be
two tickets in the field, one for dele
gates favorable to Ezra Casselman for
Supervisor, and the other for A. H.
Berger
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Shippers nust Abide by the Rules.

COLON, Sept. 24.-The Government
has decided the matter of dispute with
the Carthagena and Magdalena Rail-
road that shippers must abide by the
rules OF the company and pay the
freight rates demanded It demands
however. that this decision shall be sub
ject to arbitration.
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Furniture, ETC., at Auction.

At 10 a. M. to-day, at 927 X street,
Bell & Co. will sell at auction a large
and varied assortment of household
furniture, childrens beds and carriages,
sideboards, hat-trees. etc. Also, horses,
harness and vehicles.
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Joe Sprouts Latest.

Over in Yolo County Joe Sprout, Sac
ramento product, has been convicted of
burglary and will go to the penitentiary
Joe out of jail is as uneasy as duck
out of water.
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f. De Wolfe Heunah.

The optician, has resumed business at
his office In Masonic Temple. He was
awarded a. silver medal and three di-
plomas on his exhibit at the State Fair.
Office hours, 9-12, 10. Sundays, 1912.
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Seems to Like It.

Philip Phillips, the tailor, who tried
to kill himself with poison in San Fran
cisco the other day, declares he will yet
finish the lob.
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DR.. Siegert's Angostura Bitters, the
celebrated appetizer and invigorator of
the digestive organs, Is now used all
+', -x-p~tS
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GEORGE B. FRANZ, TEACHER OF
violin, musical director Clunie opera
house requests that all those wishing TO
take lessons will please leave orders at
Neale-Eilers' Music Store. 716 j.
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AND FURNITURE
repaired by f. l.. Thomas, 9o2 Sixth st.
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JAMES McCAW, 51s l. STREET. DEAL
er in all kinds Of wood and coal, hay ano
grain. Our motto: Quick sales ana
small profits" Terms, cash. Your
patronage solicited. Prompt attention
given to telephone orders. Dirt hauling
done at short notice. Office and yard,
516 and 5ls l. street. Telephone, No. 53S.
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FOR FRESH CLANS AND CALlFORNIA a
Oysters wholesale and retail, at lowest
prices, go to 924 Third street, 1 and J.
Sacramento.
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JESSE r. MAY, SHORTHAND AND
typewriting; quick and correct work.
Office, COG street.
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STORAGE REDUCTION-THE SACRA-
mento F'iTe-Proof and Bonded Ware
house Company Front and r, have re-
duced rates of storage on Hay, Grain
Hops, Mdse and Furniture to correspond
with the times. Money advanced on our
warehouse certificates at per cent
Tel. 513. E. F. DRIEMEYER, Mgr.
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A. r. A. MEETS EVERY FRIDAY EVEN.
ing, l. o. Q. +. Hall, No. 8, first and
third; No. 20 second and fourth. All wei
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FOR A GOOD AMERICAN-MADE Ia
male go to +. NJ. Sanfords :, lilo J street.
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FRESH PEANUTS AT EAST PARK
near Street-car terminal.
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LATEST PERIODICALS AND FICTION,
Stationery, Notions, etc., at Doane's, No.
202 X street.
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MRS. CARRIE e. TURRELL WILL BE-
gin her music class Sept. 23d. 1873 l.
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MISS NELLIE c.. BURNS, TEACHER
of shorthand; private instruction at
regular rates. Address Miss Nellie G.
Burns, Burnsville, Sacramento Z. y.
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MONEY TO LOAN ON REAL ESTATE
security. CHARLES COOLEY, 1913
Fourth street.
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PHOTOGRAPHY.
CARPET CLEANING.

STEAM CARPET-CLEANING CENTS
per yard Prices to suit the times. II.
W. RIVETT, Twelfth and Q streets
4 Telephone 292. The best machine in the
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JUST ARRIvED-MRS. DIR. TERRY,
the most wonderful medium of the age;
tells your past. present and future in a
dead trance: call and be convinced; cir
cles Wednesday and Friday evenings.
Office at Gil X street, rooms 4 and 5.
Letters answered: confidential.
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GENERAL NOTICES.

MEDICAL BATTERIES, BOTH SOLD
and repaired, at Electro WORKS. 50 A st.
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d-WATCHES CLEANED, 81; WATCH
mainsprings, 81. All work warranted.
419 K, next to Metropolitan Theater.
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GENERAL TRUCKING AND JOBBING
cut rates by E. Hawes, 112l street.
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MONEY TO LOAN-H. j. GOETHE, 1011
Fourth street.
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SELECT SCHOOL.

HOWE'S ACAD EN- Y-G Il A M M A X
grade, high school, normal and business
branches: elocution, French and German
are taught. Ninth and / streets.
THE WEEKLY UNION - THE BESE
weekly the coast
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boys, aged 13 and IA, where they can
work for their board and attend school.
P. 0. Box 600. s26-3t~
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WILL SELL OR EXCHANGE 100 ACRES
patented homestead, house, improve
ments, for Sacramento or suburban prop
erty. Address B., 404, Sacramento.
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Statesmen WANTED TO HANDLE
our full line of cigars. Good inducements.
S. NJ ROSIN & CO., Philadelphia, Pa.
S23-3t-MWS
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LUNG SPECIALIST = CONSUMPTION,
Bronchitis and La Grippe readily cured
by the new specific method adopted by
D. L. Kayner, NJ D., Davis building,
All K street. Consultation free.
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MAN AND WIFE WANT 3 OR 4 FUR
nished rooms for housekeeping; central
location. Address box 446, Sacramento.
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THE ADDRESS OF FRED c. burgess.
or any information concerning him. will
be thankfully received by his daughter,
Maggie, now living in Detroit, Michigan:
Mr. Burges left for the West in 1870, ana
was known to be In Sacramento in 1856,
or thereabouts, as he sent money East
for the support Of his daughter. Since
1856 nothing has been heard of him. His
son, w. ]. Burgess, was with him in Sac
ramento Mrs. Burges died shortly after
her husband came to this coast, leaving
an infant daughter, who IA now about y
years of age. Address "kecord- Union
office, Sacramento, Cak. or WIN.
BISHOP, II McGraw block, Detroit,
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FOR SALE-TWO SMALL BOILERS.
one engine, two wooden tanks. Apply to
FRED MASON, Twenty-frst and o
streets.
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WANTED.

AGENTS-CATCH ON QUICK; "TOBOG-
gan Slide" just out; sells to saloons,
grocery, cigar stores, etc.; can make
$500 month easy. Modern Novelty Co,
81 Latin street, Chicago, I'll. It,
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FOE SALE.

FOR SALE CHEAP ON ACCOUNT OF
death, the old established straw hat
works, 1922 Eighth street. s23-3t*
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WANTED-TO RENT A BARN LARGE
enough to accommodate seven or eight
horses, in a central location. Address
Barn." this office. s24-3ts
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GROCERIES,
ATTORNRys-ATLAW.

CHOICE FRESH BUTTER FROM OUR
ranch daily; also groceries. 531 N.
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just outside of city, near electric cars;
located right for suburban home. See
JAMES Z. MILLS, 301 street.
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WANTED-A WOMAN WHO THOR
oughly understands housework and cook
ing for a small family; no washing;
wages from S15 to $40 per month; refer
ence required. Apply to 1926 q street,
between the hours of 8 a. IN. and II IN.
S24-3t
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AN EASTERN LADY GIVES MAG
netic massage and alcohol baths. Both
delightful and refreshing A sure cure
for rheumatism. New York House, ILL
Fourth street, room s. a m. to 10 p. m.
S9D-7tS
The Lamar register., 1896-11-07

Total l67
The following states are still in
doubt; Kentucky, South Dakota and
Wyoming.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-21
Mortgage Sale.

The State of Alabama, Jefferson County.
 Under and by virtue of mortgage eXe- cuted to M. A. Porter, as guardian of the Bessie M. Gray, whose name was then Bessie Martin, on the 9th day of April 1888, by James E. Hawkins and Tempe F. Hawkins, his wife. which said mortgage is now the property of the un- dersigned and is recorded in volume 97 record of deeds page 4So, in the office of county, state of Alabama, I, the said un- dersigned, Bessie M. Gray. will sell, on TUESDAY, THE 25TH DAY OF FEB
 RUARY 1896,
 at 12 m., at the court house door of said highest and best bidder for cash at public outcfy, the following described land, which is setSout and described in said mortgage, to-wit. s---
 Al fractional part of the southwest quar- teri of southwest quarter, section 9, town ship IS, range west and more fully de- scribed as follows: Begin at a stake on section line between sections and 16, four teen and sixteen hundredths nL16) chains east of where said section line would in tersect the center of the Tuskaloosa dirt road, run thence north two degrees west ' "a chains to the center of said Tuskaloosa dirt road, thence up said road north 57 de- grees east 6.30 chains, thence south two de- grees east 1895 chains to the section line be- fore mentioned, thence south SS degrees west 5.50 chains to the place of beginning; the corners of said land are marked by stakes driven in the ground-situated in Jefferson county, Alabama.
 Transferee and Owner of Mortgage.
 1-24-fri 5t
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-21

tain Johnston's nomination. They all re- member that when, in the summer of 1894, the fate of our nominees for the state the balance, and appeals to the state committee were unavailing, Captain Johnston, unsolicited, sent our county committee his personal check for $250 to be used for campaign purposes They remember also his services on the stump, in party councils, wherever and whenever called and when another candidate is dragged forth by the hair of his head they will not heed the cry of bow the knee" They are partisans of Grover Cleveland, but their partisanship does not carry them along in the support of all the small fry that try to conjure in his name.
 Hon. Alex. M. Garber is in Mobile, Messrs W. L. Miller and s. C. Oliver in the Crescent City and many others of our citizens away, mardi gras being the cause of the exodus.
 Capt. Thomas $. Plowman and Sydney J. Baine, Esq, are in Chicago as dele gates in the interest of the proposed Chi cago and Southern States exposition.
 $. w. Wech, M. D., of Alpine, is vice president for this county of the Cotton Growers association. Those who know Sam will recognize the eminent fitness of his appointment.
 Hon. M. H. Whatley, chairman of the democratic executive committee of Clay county, was in the city day or two ago. and reports not enough Clarke men over the mountains for seed.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-21
Urethral Structure.

Cured on the same terms. The treatment is painless. I perform all manner of surgical operations pertaining to my speciality, and through the influence of anesthetics cause no pain. This a boon to the afflicted.
 There are many complications follow ing Private Diseases, such as Bad Blood, Skin. Bladder and Womb Troubles, Ul- cers. Pimples, Blotches. sore Mouth, etc., all of which quickly get we'll when the cause is removed.
 I wish to call special attention to my .treatmen of unfortunates suffering from the effects of Early Imprudence, Errors of Youth, LOSS of Vitality, Loss of Man. hood, Sexual Debility, or any of the mad dening effects. Get well and be man. Enjoy life as you should. Thousands of men and youths are occupying subordi- nate positions in life today who, if they were able to exercise their brain power to it's fullest capacity, would instead be leaders.
 In majority of cases can cure my pa- tients by mail treatment I can furnish medicines from my Dispensary, or. as am a Regular Licensed Physician, I can write them prescriptions. If they prefer they can have them prepared by their home druggist.
 If you live in or near the city, call at my Private Dispensary. If at distance, write me your trouble. My book on Pri- vate Diseases and proper, question lists will be sent on application
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-21
DECATUR.
Notable Social Events, Including Novel
 "Tacky Party"

"Tacky Party"
 Decatur, Feb. 20.-(Special)-The Phil omathic Culture club was reorganized in New Decatur on the evening of the 18th instant MT. J. F. Lovin was made pres ident, Gus Harris vice-president and Baynard Malone secretary and treasurer. The object of this club, as stated Tn its constitution and bylaws, is to cultivate a love for general literature and to the art of debate. It's meetings will be weekly.
 T. J. Tillman has bought of P. w. Phin- iZy his grocery establishment on Bank street.
 A special meeting of the democratic eX- ecutive committee of this county was held at Hartselle today, at which impor- tant matters were considered.
 The handsome residence of Col. and Mrs C. c. Sheas was the scene last even ing of most enjoyable and unique so- cial gathering, the occasion being "tacky" party, given by the young ladies of this city. The affair was participated in by the elite of the Decaturs and will be remembered by the participants as a rare leap year occasion. The guests whose invitations had been written on wall paper assembled fn the spacious home of the host and hostess and chased the merry hours in the dizzy mazes of the dance and social games At Il D. m. the refreshments. which constituted feature of the evening". were served in humorous style The happy occasion came to a close all too soon at 12 mid night the young ladies choosing their escorts home by card To the soft music ol. <SAe orchestra the guests departed.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-21
TUSKEGEE.
Death ofMrs Taylor-A Vote on the Water
 Works Question.

Works Question.
 Tuskegee, Feb. 20.-(Special.) )-Last Sat urday afternoon Mrs. s. Y. Taylor, after a brief spell of sickness, died and was buried Sunday morning. The following afternoon her little son, Joe, lad about 9 years of age, died with the measles and his body was inferred beside that of his mother. Rev. Mir Abernathy conducted the funeral services. Much sympathy is expressed for MT. Taylor and the other members of his family.
 Monday an election was held here for the purpose of deciding whether or not bonds should be issued in order to raise the necessary amount for water works and electric lights. There was a light vote polled-56 for and 27 against bonds. A mass meeting will be held in a few days to discuss the matter more fully
 A dance was given Monday evening al the residence of Mrs Griffin compl mentary to Miss Nell Pritchett of Hayne- vile, who is visiting the city. The even- ing was very pleasantly spent by all who attended. Music was furnished for the occasion by the string band from the Normal school
 The members of the Epworth league will give an entertainment this evening at the residence of Mrs. James E. Cobb. It will no doubt be very pleas ant affair, as those who have the matter in charge are determined to make 1t success.
 MT. Will Wilson of Union Springs, who is experimenting the work on the tele- phone line, will soon have it completed. The poles have been placed in position and the wires will be strung up as soon as the material arrives.
 Almost every day some new candidate comes out for the office of sheriff or tax assessor. Some have promised so many different ones their votes that when ap- preached by a new man they just prom ise him and state they had said the same to the others and did not see how they could very well refuse him. woman claiming to be Belle Boyd, the | Confederate spy, lectured here last Fri | day night. There were quite number who went out to hear her, though very | few, if any, believed that she is the orig | inal Belle Boyd.
 County court was in session this week. | There were very few cases of any im- portance.
 | MT. Eugene Chambliss of Montgomery | was here yesterday.
 MT Dave Hilton of Birmingham was l here last week.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-21

A specialist treats only special or particular class of diseases I have the distinction of being the only physician in the south controlling sufficient practice in Private Diseases to devote my whole time to their cure.
 This daily contact for year after year with such troubles gives experience. Ex- perience is essential to success.
 My Medical Dispensary was established in the city of Birmingham August 3, 1887. for the exclusive cure of Private Dis eases. Privacy is one of it's special fea- lures. It is so arranged that one patient never necessarily sees another. People who have social relations to sustain ap- preciate this. The very best people are often unfortunate and dislike to consult their family physician through feelings of delcacy. To them I offer a safe, sure cure and perfect privacy.