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Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-26

to the land by reason Of the institution of such proceedings, including a reasonable attorneys fee for the institution of such proceedings
 Sec. B. Be it further enacted, That if the applicant pays the damages award ed, and the cost either before or after the appeal, the said appeal shall not operate a suspension of the judgment of con demnation, but the applicant may enter upon the land and take possession of the same or easement condemned therein, and in the event of the owners refusal to receive the payment the same may be deposited to his credit in the probate court, and in the event it shall be finally determined on the appeal that the ap- plicant is not entitled to acquire the land or easement condemned therein, in that event the money which may have been so paid to the owner, or paid in the pro- bate court on his refusal to receive the same, shall be returned to the applicant. Approved Feb. Is, 1897.
 Official J. K. JACKSON,
 Secretary of State.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-26
THE DIXIE HOME

is the name of an S-page monthly, each number of which is chuck-full of mat ter pertaining to the material interests of the south. It is devoted to the up- building of the south on every line of ac- tivity and enterprise. It gives reliable information as to climate, soil, manufac- tories, and everything you want to know about the south. It has Household, Fashion, Religious, Educational, Liter ary, Agricultural and many other good features. Price, 50 cents a year. Agents wanted at tevery postoffice. Easy work and good pay. Send for sample copy and terms to agents, etc. Address the Dixie Home Publishing company, P. O.. box 326. Birmingham, Ala.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-26
G5S. JOINT RESOLUTION.


 To appoint a commission to ascertain and
 report to the next general assembly
 whether the state of Alabama is justly
 and equitably indebted to the Univer-
 sity of Alabama in an amount exceed
 ing that now recognized by the state as
 an endowment fund
 Whereas, It is claimed by the Society of Alumni of the State University that the state of Alabama as trustee, is large sy indebted to the university, over and above the amount now recognized by the state, on a just and equitable account Ing by the state as such trustee,
 Therefore, be it resolved by the house of representatives of the general assem- bly of Alabama (the senate concurring) first, That three commissioners be se- Aected to investigate and report to the next general assembly of Alabama what Gmount, if anything, is due from the state to the State University upon a just and equitable statement of the ac- count between the university and the state as trustee of any property or funds to which the university was entitled or constituting any part of its endowment.
 Resolved second, That one of said com lnissioners shall be appointed by the gov ernor and shall be chairman of said com mission; one shall be appointed by the Society of Alumni of the university. and the two so selected shall select third; but in. the event they shall fail to agree upon a third commissioner by the first day of July, 1897, then the board of trustees of the State University shall s. lect the third commissioner.
 Resolved, third, That said commission shall meet att such times and places as the chairman. or a majority of said com missioners, may designate, and shall have power to call for persons and pa- pers. to examine witnesses, under oath to be administered by either of said com- missoners, and also to examine docu- ments, official and historical records, and to resort to such other sourc.s of infor- nation as the commission may deem proper. Said commission may also en- ploy clerk. purchase stationery, and in- cur such other expenses as may be neces- sary to a thorough investigation of, and report upon, the matters herein sub- miuted to them.
 Resolved, fourth, That the current necessary expenses of said commission shall be paid by the treasurer of the uni versity. out of university funds, on th@ order of the chairmans of said commits sion accompanied by proper vouchers.
 Resolved fifth, Thar the compensa- ton of said commissioners shall be fixed by tl.e next general assembly of Ala banna. and shall be paid as follows: On4- half by the State University and the other half by the state. in such manner as may be prescribed by said general as- senibly. "'
 Resolved. sixth, That nothing in this resolution shall be construed as an ad- mission or acknowledgement on the part of the state of any indebtedness on ac- count of the matters herein referred to. or as binding the state to pay or recog-
Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-26
AN ACT.
No. 622.
S.. 49s.

To confer certain powers on the Colum- bus Water Works company.
 Section 1. Be it enacted by the general bus Water Works company Is hereby in vested with power and authority to buy, hold and dispose of lands used or to be used in connection with it's business and to take or acquire by purchase or other wise such lands or easements therein as may be necessary and proper to carry out the purpos s for which it Is incorporated and to prevent the pollution of the wa ters of it's reservoirs and sources of sup ply, and in the exercise of such rights 1t shall proceed in the manner provided by the laws of this state for taking lands or easements therein for public purposes by corporations organized under the laws of this state.
 Approved Feb. IS, 1897.
 Official. J. K. JACKSON.
 Secretary of State.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-26
AN ACT
S. PAS.
No. SIP.

No. SIP. AN ACT 5. z4o. To Prevent Persons Not Employees or Connected With Any Railroad From Detachng or Uncoupling Any Trains or Putting on Brakes, or Otherwise Interfering With Same While Stand ing in Any Depot, Crossing or Stop. and to Provide for the Punishment Thereof.
 Section 1. Be it enacted by the general assembly of Alabama, That it shall be unlawful for any person not an employe or connected with any railroad compa n.y. to detach or uncoup1e any train or put on any brake or brakes of any train, or otherwise interfere with same, while standing at any depot, crossing, or stop. Sec. 2. Be it further enacted, That any person who violates the provisions of sec tion one of this act shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction shall be punished by fine and imprisonment, one or both, at the discretion of the court, not to exceed twenty-five dollars fine or thirty days in county jail.
 Approved February 18th, 1897.
 Ofticial: J. K. JACKSON,
 Secretary of State.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-26
REDUCED RATES VIA SOUTHERN

tYOO Railway-Inaugurati President Elect Mckinley. Washington, D. C., March 4th, 1897.
 For the above occasion the Southern Railway (the only direct line from the south, entering Washington over it's own tracks, will sell round trip tickets from all points, at the low rate, of ONE LIM- TIED FIRST CLASS FARE. FOR THE ROUND TRIP.
 For regular military companies in uni- form and brass bands accompanying them, % or more on one ticket 1 cent per mile, distance traveled, short line mileage, with arbtrates added. Tickets will be sold from all points, March l. ?, and Sd, limited to continuous passage in both directions. with final limit March Sth 1897.
 An excellent opportunity to visit the Nat'ol's Capital, beautiful Washington, and witness the grandest inaugural pa- rade ever presented in America. Double daily trains, carrying superb Pullman Drawing Room Sleepers. Reservations made in advance. For further informa- tion, call on any agent of the SOUTH EHN RAILWAY, or write
 J. P. BILBUPS, T. P. A.
 Birmingham, Ala.
 1-27-till-mr-i
Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-26
AN ACT.
5S3.
S. Al.

To punish any person who pollutes or contaminates water supplied to cities and towns of the state
 Section 1. B= it enacted by the general assembly of Alabama That 1t shall be unlawful for any person to knowingly de- posit any dead animal or nauseous sub stance in any source, stand pipe or res ervoir, from which water is supplied to any city or town of said state. Any person violating the provisions of this act shall be guilty of misdemeanor, and upon conviction shall b4 punished by a fine not exceedings $500 and may be sentenced to hard labor for the county not exceeding one year.
 Approved Feb. IS, 1S97
 Official J. K. JACKSON.
 Secretary of State.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-26
TO FLORIDA.

Winter Tourist Excursion tickets now on sale by the Plant system to all points in South Georgia and Florida. Tickets daily trains and through sleeping cars to all principal places in Florida. For rates, schedules or any information rela- tive to the different tourist points, also literature descriptive of the state and it's resources, write to W. V. Lifsey division passenger agent, Montgomery, Ala.
 feb-20-td
Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-26

No. 3.carrles Pullman Union Sleeping car Birmingham to Cincinnati and Pullman Sleeping Car Birmingham to New York without change. No. carries Pullman Union Sleeping Car Birmingham to Louisville. and Pullman Sleeping Car Chattanooga to Cincinnati J. NJ. Cuip. Traffic Manager, Washington. D. c.
 ", II. Green, General Superintendent. W. A. Turk G. P. A, Washington D. c. c. 4. Benscoter, A. C. P A., Chatta- nooga.
 2. M. Billhelmer T. P. A.. Birmingham. Ala.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-26

During odd and end sale VIC are selling goods so cheap, that nc one need have any excuse for not looking presentable.
 J. Blach & Sons, One Price Cash Clothiers. l012-10I4 First Ave.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-26

nize as a debt any amount that may be reported by said commission as due from the state to the university. If anything should be so reported, over and above the amount on which the state is now paying interest.
 Approved Feb IS, 1897.
 Official. J. K. JACKSON,
 Secretary of State.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-26
AN ACT

No. 5s5. AN ACT S. 2so For the Better Protection of Wood and Timber.
 Section L Be it enacted by the general assembly of Alabama, That any person who knowingly enters upon the land of another and cuts down any wood or tim Der growing thereon, with the intent to remove and appropriate the same to his own use shall on conviction be fined not more than two hundred dollars and may be imprisoned in the county jail or sem tenced to hard labor for the county for not more than six months, and the fine in such cases to go to the injured party. Approved February 18th, 1897.
 Otficial: J. K. JACKSON,
 Secretary of State.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-26
CENTRAL OF GA. RAILWAY CO.
Trains are run by Central Time. Effective Jan. r. lS97

For further information as to schedules, rates, etc, call on, or write to s. Jacobs, Commercial Agent, Jack w. Johnson, U. T. A.
 Theo D. Kline, General Superintendent. J. c. Halle. General Passenger Agent,....
 Savannah, Ga.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-26

Trains Nos. 57 and 5S carry Pullman vcstt. bulo sleepers between St. Lon!s and Jacl;- sonpiile and Montgomery and Port Tam 4. Trains Nos. B and 3i carry Pullraau Vcsli- bule sleepers between Cincinnati and Ja,k, sonville.
 Free reclining chair cars between Alvui- gomery and Sax annah OH trains @i and 5S. No 33 connects at Dupont with thapus ! sleeper fer Port Tampa. Train No. 5S leaving Montgomery al 7:.j ? D. m., connects at Port Tampa "iih Plant st steamship line for Key West ana Havana Any information regarding routes. ratrs and schedules will be furnished upon anp.i-
 w. V. LlFSEY. D. F. A. -'s-s
 Montgomery. All. 1.
 B. w. WRENN, r. r. NJ
 Savannah. Ga II. c. McFADDEN. A. C. P. A..
 Savannah. Ca.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-26
AN ACT
S.. 272.
No. SIS.

To Amend Section s6s4 (s9ss) of the Code
 of Alabama, Adopted and Approved on
 the 2Sth of February, 1887.
 Section 1. Be 1t enacted by the general assembly of Alabama. That section 3634 (39S3) of the code of 1887, be and the same is amended to read as follows: 3634 (3933)
Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-26
PULLMAN CAR SERVICE.

Train No. 3S, leaving Birmingham at 5:55 a. m, carries Pullman Buffet Sleeping Cars between Birmingham and Atlanta uniting at Atlanta with and forming a part of the Washington and Southwestern Vestibule Limited, running solid between Atlanta and New York. thus making no change be- tween Birmi ngham and New York. Nos. 8 and 36 carry Pullman drawing room sleeping car between Birmingham, and At bound. and between Birmingham and Jack sonville, Fla.
 Additional information as to schedules. rates, sleeping car reservation. etc., cheer fully furnished upon appIication 10 office of travelling passenger agent, No. 7 North Twentieth street. Birmingham Ala; tele- J. M Culp. Traffic Manager. Washington D. C.
 W H. Green, General Superintendent Washington. D. C..
 w. A. Turk. G. P. A., Washington D. c.
 C. A. Benscoter, A. c. P. A., Chatta- nooga, Tenn.
 J. P. Billups. T. F. A. Birmingham. Ala
Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-26
No. 5s7.
AN ACT
S. 474.


 To amend Sections 2s67 (2745) of the Code of Alabama.
 Be it enacted by the general assembly Of Alabama, That section 2367 (2745) be amended so as to read as follows: 23o7 (2745). Mode of adopting child, effect of any person desirous to adopt a child, so as to make 1t capable of inheriting his estate real and personal or to change the name of one previously adopted may make a declaration in writing attested by two witnesses setting forth the name, sex, and age of the child he wishes to adopt and the name he wishes 1t there after to be known by, which being &C., knowledge by the declarant be- fore the judge of probate of the county of his residence filed and recorded as in the two precad- ing sections, has the effect to make such child capable of inheriting such estate of the declarant and changing it's name to the one stated in the declara ton and for services under this chapter the judge of probate is entitled to fee of one dol lar. But the judge of probate may on petition of said child or the party adopt Ing the child after notice given as pre- scribed by him and after hearing and for good causes shown by a. decree to be entered of record annul in whole or in part any such declaration whereby any child has been adopted under the pro- visions of this section
 Approved February 18th, 1897.
 Oiheial: J. K. JACKSON,
 Secretary of State
Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-26
LOST.

One red pocket book, con- taining $l25.OO. Twenty-Five dollars reward if returned to Southern Stock Yard. Name J. c. Mackey on inside.
 fe26-pt
Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-26

No. carries Pullman Sleeping Car Bir- mingham to New Orleans, and Pull man Union Sleeping Car Birmingham to Shreveport No. 3 carries Pullman Sleeping Cars Bir- mingham to New Orleans. DOUBLE DAILY SCHEDULE TO CIN- CINNATI, LOUISVILLE AND
 LEXINGTON
Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-26

Special embroidery and lace sale at Hirsch's.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-26

Walker-NeWman Coal Go. Splint Coal. Phone 3l7. 12-16-wed- fri-sun
Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-26

A carnival of bargains dur ing carnival week will be of- fered by us.
 J. Blach & Sons,
 O. P. c. c. 19l2-19l4 First Avenue.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-26

That great comfort giver and feet soother, the Fair and Square $3 co shoe has been cut to $2.48.
 J. Blach S Sons,
 o. P. c. c.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-26

Great sale of dress skirts at Hirsch's.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-26
NORTHERN ALABAMA RAILEOAlj
 COMB "A NY

Time table No. 2, In effect September [,
 1&06. at G:0O d. nl
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TRAINS ARRIVE BIRMINGHAM:
 No. s7 from Atlanta. a..................1 10:l0 pm No. 35 from Atlanta. 1920 pm No. 20 from Selma .................... 7:55 pm No. 36 from Greenyille ............. Sl0 pm
Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-26

west bound-Read down. East bound Read up.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-26

To amend Sections 2367 (2745) of the Code of Alabama.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-07

tho Richmond Typewriter Exchange,
,,rcached Tor tho Doctor at the morning
service. REV. Mr.. Abraham. though
c,,l,ed to the pulpit OF Iscigh-street direc.
from his bible class at tho 0race-street
tabernacle. and not allowed a moment
~ prepare, delivered a meritorious a's-
course. based upon the question when
the Saviour thrice put TO Potter: simon
peter. son of Jonas. lowest thou Me more
than these?" He spoke Of the great good
that must accrue both TO Peter and 10
tho Christian world In the acknowiens-
mcnf OF the love II bore Christ ana de.
clared that all Christian theology is paseu
upon the confession which Peter before
made, that Jesus was the Christ, the
Son of the living God.
The evening service was conducted py
Mr.. John Goode, q young man OIL 'he
who is at present at Richmond
College, where he Is preparing nimsen
for entering the ministry. This was Mr.
Goodies first sermon to the people OF MS
own ct1urch-fellowship and while they an
have confidence In him and love MN,
his own humility and his deeply earnes.
plea for more love to Christ must nave
uuickened that affection.
Rev. Mr. Goode is a son OF Mr. >. "
Goode. of this city, and IL man OF mucn
promise and strong Christian cnaracte''
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-07
FIGHT AT A PICNIC.
THE WRONG NEGRO WAS srnrc,
WITH A STONE,
He Was Rendered Unconscious ana
VIII Probably Die-shot I'm the A.
domen-Therc Is No Chance of ne.

DANVILLE, VA. September s.-(spe-
eial)--At a picnic given near Danylne
by Danville negroes to-day, in celebra-
ton Of Labor-Day. two young negroos
James Lewis and Ed. Lewis cousins
became involved ia a difficulty. In the
course OF the fight Jim Lewis threw a
stone at his antagonist. but the stone
missed the mark and took effect on thu
right temple OF William Lewis, another
cousin, who was in no way connected
with the difficulty. The injured negro
was conveyed to the Home for the Sick
In this city. In an unconscious condl-
ton, accompanied by large crowd. IN
GLIDING Jim Lewis. who Afterwards
voluntarily surrendered to the local au.
thorities. He f. held in Jail. pending a
change in tho condition Of the wounded
negro, who is still unconscious tonight
with the chances decidedly against ge-
covery. His skull is fractured.
Just outside OF the Fourth Ward M
the city about 4 O'Clock this afternoon
Willie White. aged about l3, cmptied
charge Of birdshot into the abdomen ~
Jasper James, a youth OF Is or II years
old. Both are colored. II IS claimed.
and this is probably true. that tho
shooting was accidental. The youth.
White, was showing crowd OF bows
how quickly he could shoot man.
Whlrllng around suddenly. his finger AZ.
cidentally. no says. sprung the hammer
OF the gun, which was exploded point
blank at James at effect range. There
is no hope Of James's recovery. White
Is In TAIL
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-07
REV. J. A. MoREHEAD TO REMAIN.
He Accepts the Call Extended to III"
nv the First Lutheran Church.

nv the First Lutheran Church,
Rev. j. A. Morehead. pastor of the F1rst
English Evangelical Lutheran church, nus
decided TO accept the call extended 10
him by the congregation Of that church
a week AGO. Mr.. Morehead announced
his decision at the close of the morning
service on Sunday.
The popular Lutheran pastor found DIM
self in an anomalous position by reason
of the church in his charge being ae
olared elf-sustainng by the synod. ne
had been appointed to the mission by .ho
synod. and, of course, as soon as the CON
gregation was In position TO do WIN
out outside assistance. they were en-
titled to call their own pastor. Unahi-
mously they chose Mr. Morehead, put III
the mean time he had received a can 10
a position on the faculty OF the Lutheran
Seminary in South Carolina. He took
week to consider the two calls, anu
announced his decision as stated above
He said that he had decided TO remain
with the congregation, although 1t en-
tailed a considerable sacrifice, because
the call had been unanimous, because ne
had been approached privately by 50
MANY members of the congregation, VINO
had asked him TO remain, and because ne
felt IL his duty to remain with them at
this critical juncture The growth OF the
congregation during Mr.. Moreheads pas
torate has been quite phenomenal, ana
the little church on Seventh street IS
crowded every Sunday.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-07
Jottings From HenricO County.

The Barton Heights High School will
open on the 18th The teachers Will meet
at the county courthouse next Saturday.
The same corps of teachers has been re-
tained-Mr. Ivan Stephens as principal,
assisted by Mrs. Vaughan and Misses
Hattie OBannon and Mabel Glinn.
Henry Halter (colored was arrested
yesterday on a warrant charging him
beating Mary Claiborne (colored). He
will be tried before Squire George w.
Thomas this morning at 10 o'clock.
The same magistrate will give hear
ing to Alfred Brown (colored), who has
been incarcerated for entering the house
OF A. +. James, in Henrico county.
Squire j. b. Lohwasser will try two
cases this afternoon, at his residence,
at Thirty-third and N streets. Robert
Bridgewater is charged with cursing and
abusing Mrs. Sims. In default of $500 bail
he has already been sent to jail His
son. Eugene, who gave bail for his APP
pearance at the same time, is charged
with cursing and abusing Mrs Gibson.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-07
CHARTER SET ASIDE.
The Judges Reasons Therefor-Cor-
ner-stOne Programme.

LYNCHBURG, VA, September g.
(Special.)-Judge Frank Christian, In the
Corporation Court to-day, rendered an
opinion setting aside the deed OF trust
and charter of incorporation OF the
Berry Brothers Tobacco Company.
When the original firm OF Berry Bro
theirs. manufacturers OF tobacco at Bed
ford CITY. became insolvent charter
of INCORPORATION was secured for the
Berry Brothers Tobacco Company, OF
which Messrs. T. d. and w. w. Berry
held all the stock except three shares.
BERRY BROTHERS transferred all their
business to the Berry Brothers Tobacco
Company. and took in payment therefor
stocks and bonds. The tobacco COM
many then transferred to a trustee the
property TO secure the bonds. These
transactions the Judge held hindered,
DELAYED. and defrauded the creditors or
the Berry Brothers.
The suit In which the opinion was
rendered was brought by the First Ma
tional Rank Of Onancock and the Ma
tional Exchange Bank. OF this city. The
amount due them by the Berry Brothers
is 81. o00.
THE atst of October has been selected
az the date for the laying of the corner
STONE of a monument to be erected to
r.vnchburg's Confederate dead by the
Lucy. Minor Otey Chapter, United
Daughters of tho Confederacy. Senator
John w. Daniel viii be asked to de-
liver the address.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-07
THE SMALL THINGS OF LIFE.
DIR. BARBOUR, of birmingham, Ala, Mt
Grucc-Street Presbyterian Church.

The Rev. John Barbour ID. D., of
birmingham, Ala, occupied the pulpit
of Grace-Street Presbyterian church
Sunday morning and night, and preached
10 large congregations. DIR. Barbour
took for his text In the morning, who
soever believeth that Jesus Is the
Christ Is born OF God" and showed
throughout his discourse that the worth
of Christianity and tho fundamental
truth taught in the Scriptures was be-
lief. After dwelling upon this part OF
mis- subject he also impressed upon his
hearers the Importance OF seeking
Christ as the only Saviour OF mankind.
AT night no took for his text He that
IL faithful In that which Is least Is
faithful also In much" and dwelt upon
the part that little things play In this
world He illustrated from the natural
world what good. and especially what
bad. the little things accomplish. what
wo looked upon" said he, land regard
cd us little often produced more i'm
portant results than those that We re-
rarded as great" The disobedience in
the Garden OF Eden was thought to be
but a little thing by the unregenerate,
but II had accomplished more for the
hurt OF man than many Of the So
called big things of life" The Doctor
then showed that the committing OF the
little disobedlences towards God was
often more sinful than the big ones. as
they were more inexcusable.
Or. Barbour left last ntght for his
home In Birmingham. Next Sunday the
Rev. ]. Ernest Thacker. Of Alexandria.
Va. win occupy the Grace-Street pulpit.