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The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-12-24
LAWYER LODGED IN JAIL
A Prominent Church Member Is
Charged With Forgery.
He APPROPRIATED MONEY
And Allowed Texas to Accumulate on Property
of a Woman Vino trusted Him--He
Stole About $4,000

New York Dec. 23.-Wm. II. Kent well
known lawyer of Brooklyn, a prominent
member of Plymouth church, in the Sun
day school of which he is a teacher, and
the organizer of the Penny Savings bank
connected with the Bethel Mission Sunday
school, branch of Plymouth, is in jail in
Brooklyn, having been arrested on war
rant charging him with forgery. Kent is
accused by Mrs. Mary H. McCord, of
Brooklyn, of falsely certifying and ac-
knowledgng a satisfaction of mortgage.
Mrs. McCord, who is a wealthy woman
declared that her name, which appeared
on the satisfaction, was not put there by
her, nor with her consent. She further
charges Kent with falsely certifying and
acknowledging the satisfaction of the mort
gage, knowing that her signature was not
genuine 1t is alleged by Mrs. McCord
that Kent has betrayed the trust reposed
in him by herself and that he has not only
appropriated the money charged in the
warrant but that he has allowed taxes on
property to accumulate and has used
money belonging to Mrs. McCord's niece
and her servant an elderly, frugal woman,
who had been advised that Kent could be
trusted
Assistant District Attorney Caldwell
stated that Kent had taken no less than
$40 900 from his clients.
Kent is also involved in difficulty over
the estate of William Anderson, who was
n member of Plymouth church He left an
estate valued at about $4,000, and in his
will left Kent $1,000, and made him sole
executor.
The heirs-at-law endeavored to get an
accounting from Kent and failing, they
hogan civil action in the supreme court
Former Judge Nathaniel H. Clements was
appointed referee by Judge Gaynor, and
the case is still pending. The referees in
vestigations resulted in finding that Kent's
affairs We're in confused condition.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-12-24
UNDERGONE OVERLAPPING.
Hull Of Government Steamer Colbert Entirely
Rebuilt.
Special to The Age-Herald:

Florence Dec. 23.-The United States
government steamer Colbert, has just been
taken off the ways at lock g. headquarters
of the Tennessee river improvements at
Muscle Shoals canal, where she has under
gone a thorough overhauling, and has had
her hull entirely rebuilt. The hull was ex-
tended fifteen feet, thus tightening the Col
bert several inches draught. The boat was
built for the government six years ago at
Jeffersonville, Ind, and has been in the SER
vice in the Tennessee river for officials and
general towing around the canal headquar-
tiers. Capt. J. N. Pritz is in command
The Colbert leaves on Thursday for Chatta-
noga to take Capt. Daniel Kingman and
family for a holiday pleasure trip.
The government snag boat Lookout has
returned from the lower Tennessee for the
winter a summers work in removing snags
and Instructions Capt. James p. Pel Is at
present engaged in towing coal from Shelf
field to canal headquarters for government
use. The Lookout will go to the dry dock
for repairs.
The Cherry cotton mills one of the most
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NO OTHERS INVOLVED.
Comptroller EcEes and Bank Examiner Hart
Talk of the Failure,

Washington, Dec 2S.-Comptroler Eci'els
said this afternoon that ne other banks
We're involved. and that in his judgment
none would be affected by the failures
MIR. Eekcls and Mr. Hart, the bank ezafl-
iner in charge. had a conversation THIS
evening over the long-distance telephone
Mr.. Hart said that a Joint meeting of the
directors of the two failed concerns, with
RIr. JohnlC. Bullitt who is acting as COUP
Gil for the department.; Mr.. Coffin, the dep
uty comptroller, and himself, were then
in progress. and that they were working
plan to bring about voluntary liqul-
dation with reasonable hope of success
Among the directors present were several
men of large means, and it was hoped thai
final settlement on this basis would
ultimately be secured. i
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-12-24
POLITICAL GOSSIP
FROM WASHINGTON
Special to The Age-Herald.

Washington, Dec. Ex-senator Chandler
seems to be paving his way to come out as
an advocate of the free and unlimited coin
age of silver. For the past year Senator
Chandler has been busy writing letters to
the newspapers, in which he warns his
party that 1t must beware of committing
itself to the single gold standard. Chand-
lers statements were regarded at first as
merely an attempt to concilate the free
silver sentiment in his own state but his
last letter, published few days ago, would
tend to show his sincerity in the matter.
Last year the senator claimed that If
party lines could be eradicated in his state
that New Hampshire would vote largely
for free silver, so there may be great
deal of politics after all in the senator's
position. The fight at the next election
for senator will be largely over the finan-
cial question, but whether for political rea-
sons or not, Senator Chandler is veering to
the side now occupied by Senator Teller
The recent letter wherein Senator Chand-
Ter denounces the financial plan of Secre-
tary Gage, which Is Endorsed by the presi-
dent will go far to unite the republicans
in the house who do not altogether approve
of either the recommendations of the
president or his secretary of the treasury
The administration, and especially Mr.
Cage resents very bitterly the expressed
position of the senator from New Hamp-
shire. 1t had not expected antagonsm
from this quarter. With Chandler and
Wolcott opposed to the plan 1t Is almost
hopeless about thinking of getting through
any bill which will carry out the promises
of the last republican platform.
Senator Wolcott is said to be deeply hurt
over the way which the president has
acted toward the monetary commission
which he sent abroad. The senator's
friends say that he feels that he has been
made ridiculous by being sent on useless
junket Even before the commission had
submitted its report, and without waiting
to find out what it had really accomplish
ed, the president practically showed his
insincerity in the matter of international
bimetallism by recommending to congress
the single gold standard views of Mr..
Gage.
Some of the friends of the brilliant Colo
RADIO orator go so far to say that he
will resign his seat in the senate. But this
is not likely, as Senator Wolcott is too
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-12-24

fond of Washington and the Atlantic coast
to care to leave it. He is much more like
~ to throw up the bi-rnetallic sponge and
stand by Senator Teller. President Nc
Kinley up to the present time has been
able largely to keep down the discordant
elements in his party, but from the talk
one hears from republican politicians here,
it would seem that it would take more
than his gloved hand 20 smooth things out
in his own party.
Representative Fowler of New Jersey,
the shiboleth of the gold men of the house
at present, and who has recently returned
from the bankers convention in Atlanta,
i'll speaking of the financial question the
other day, said: II do not think the last
election has at all preserved the parties
1 believe there will be an entirely new al
lignment on the financial question There
are discordant elements in both parties
who will not be satisfied to be governed
by the majority opinion. How soon this
re-alignment will come 1 cannot tell, but
I believe that the last election was but the
beginning of It,"
The friends of Mr.. Hanna begin to fear
that he will not be returned to the United
States senate by the legislature which
nests in Columbus the first week of the
new year Who his successor will be no
one attempts to say, although the general
opinion is that he will be succeeded by some
dark horse for the short term, and 1t seems
most likely that the long term will go to
Governor Bushnell, rs that is the price he
asks for refraining from interfering In
favor of Mr.. Hanna.
. Just how the defeat of the great and al
mighty boss of the republican party is to
be brought about, is not known here, the
few men who might be in a position to
throw some light the subject carefully
refraining from saying anything at ali that
might be taken as a drift of their desires.
Senator Hanna refuses to be interviewed
about the matter at all. probably fearing
that the expression of any hopes or opin-
ions will only tend to further ALLEVIATE the
support OF some of those who, at the best,
are only lulnawarm. Through his secrotar-
les and henchmen he informs the press
from time to time of the certainty of his
election but that Is as far as he will allow
them to talk.
There has never been n senatorial con-
test that has evoked so little enthusiasm
in the capital us the one now in progress
in Ohio. | do not mean that there is little
interest manifested here, for the people are
deeply interested. and would like nothing
better than to see the deefat of Mr.. Hanna.
He has not been yeiy popular here and
while his colleagues in the senate like him
IN negative way, there would be few
tears shed probably outside of the White
House II he We're defeated, especially II
some popular man like Bushnell were sent
in his place. Republican senators are jeal-
Gus of the senator from Ohio. They claim
that he interiors with appointments that
do not concern him, and that his recon-
mendations are more carefully followed
than are those of senators more deeply
interested. II. e. G.
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generous corporations in the south, has
made Christmas present of a big turkey
gob5ier to shch member of a family hay
lng-a representative in the factory. This
is in accordance with the time-honorei
custom of this company at Christmas
time.
Arthur S. Boyd left this city today for
NfX Decatur, Ala, where he, in company
with Harry E. Phelps. formerly manager
of the Commercial hotel of this city will
open a new hotel to be known as the Tav-
ern. Mr.. Phelps has had large experience
In the hotel business, and 1t Is predicted the
new house wiz soon become popular one
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-12-24
Splendid Achievement.

To the Editor of The Age-Herald.
wish to congratulate you on your splen-
did achievements. Your efforts in behalf
of the people on the gas and water ques-
lions will save the citizens of Birmingham
many thousand dollars. 1 know of moth
ing accor Cd by the Commercial club
during IL nee of five years that will
compare he results of your few
months O. osition to the two giants of
oppression TIE Birmingham Gas company
and the Birmingham Water Works COM
pany. The Age-Herald deserves the sup
port of all the people.
MERCHANT AND TAX PAYER.
Birmingham, Dec. %.
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SlNGERLY'S BANK
CLOSED ITS DOORS
Continued From First Pagc)


liam NJ. singerly is its president and Isaac
Cooper. vce-president.
started 1887
The bank was started in 1887, on capt.
tai of $500 900, with Robert e. Pattison rs
president. When the latter took his seat
as governor of Pennsylvania in 1891. Mr..
Singerly succeeded MIN as president of the
bank.
The Chestnut Street Trust and Saving
Fund company, the officers of which are
identical with those of the bank. and the
offices being located in the same building,
was also closed for business today, put TO
what extent the trust company Is involved
In the banks affairs has not yet been an
nounced.
Tho bank was a city depository and there
were city funds in the bank to the amount
of $3.50 SAC. The state of Pennsylvania also
had deposit with the bank on Dec |, $2zo'-
On0. according to the official statement or
State Treasurer Haywood, issued on that
date. The bank was also a depository FOR
the national government, but the govern
mont Is fully protected against loss by
holding 100000 of United States bonds as
security.
Public Funds.
IT Is said the bank holds the funds OF
Tie city police and firemen's pension fund,
the school teachers pension and annuity
fund, and deposits of the Paramount Park
commission which latter includes requests
for the park improvement. During the
mast few weeks President Singerly has
made great efforts to enable the bank to
meet its liabilities. Yesterday the matter
was laid before the clearing house commit
tee of the Philadelphia banks and at
meeting of the committee proposition to
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-12-24
FIRE AT BL0CT0N.
Houses Occupied by E. D. Reynolds and J. F. J.
Walters We're Destroyed.
Special to The Age-Herald.


Blocton, Dec. 23.-Fire this morning de-
stroyed the residence of Eugene d. Roy
nolds, of West Blocton, and a frame house
belonging to j. F. j. Walters, situated i'm
mediately in the rear of that occupied by
Mr. Reynolds.
The fire was first discovered in an upper
room of the Reynolds house, and was then
under such Roadway that every effort to
extinguish it was in vain. The origin of
the fire is unknown, though supposed to be
from a defective flue.
Several other houses were at one time in
immediate danger of being consumed but
by the heroic efforts of a volunteer bucket
brigade they were saved with little dam
age.
Mr.. Reynolds house was insured. There
was no insurance on the Walters house
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-12-24
SENTENCED TWO YEARS.
Joe Brishey, Who Robbed the 0peIika Poi
Office, Found Guilty.
snecial to The Age.Herald.

Special to The Age-Herald.
Opelika Dec. 23.-Joe BIishey, white
boy IS years old. employed in the postoftee
here at the time, robbed two letters on
July IS. 1896, and on being arrested by POST
office Inspector Rosson. confessed. lie
was sentenced yesterday to two years at
hard labor in the Columbus, Ohio peniten-
tiary by Judge Bruce, of the United States
court at Montgomery
Lee Taylor & Co., dealers in dry goods
here, made an assignment last night for
the benefit of their creditors, with s. s.
Blach assignee. The liabilities are about
SO 900, and assets at normal value will
bring about $500. Dull trade is the cause
of the assignment.
d. B. Smith, the new postmaster here,
will go to Washington early in January
to look after the fight being made on him
in the senate. The people here almost as
a unit, are tired of the squabble and want
Smiths nomination confirmed
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-12-24
A LITTLE "OFF."
The Matrimonial Market Shows a Slight De-
preston.

The matrimonial market was slightly de-
pressed yesterday, due no doubt to a wait
ing period 1t is whispered that there is a
strong clique" who will shortly give this
market an upward turn. Dame rumor has
1t that many "engagements'' have been
made to consider the advisability of taking
part and that Others will talk the matter
over in confidence during the next few
days.
The following couples yesterday enlisted
j. T. Williams and Miss Malinda SulH-
van.
q. ID. Banks and Miss Matilda n. Snow.
t. b. B!ankenship and Miss Mary Jane
Wright.
w. L. Smith and Miss Emily Dobbins.
W. A. Martin and Miss Sadie Harkey
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-12-24
SPECIAL NOTICE.

We desire to express our
thanks TO the public for the
general appreciation shown
for our unexcelled j. Martin
Rye. Parties desiring this ar
ticle will do well to place their
orders at once, in anticipation
of the holiday rush. Il sells
for 75e a full quart, or $500
a gallon. The Acknowledged
leader of all Whistles.
WIN. WISE,
Phone 544 200-2ll 10Th st.
19-17-f9-2 % 23-2i
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strong hopes of arranging for the volun-
tary liquidation of the banks affairs with
out the expense incident to the appoint
ment of n receiver
Mr.. Eckels expressed the belief that the
bank ultimately would pay every dollar it
owes. The Philadelphia Record, which is
owned by President singerly, Mr.. Bekels
said, is a very valuable property, paying
about per cent annually on about 5000
600
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Bids For Convict Labor Notice

Proposals for convict labor OF 1893 are
hereby invited by the board of revenue ard
road commissioners of Mobile county. Bids
must specify the labor 10 which convlcts
are to be held, the place or places of cm-
the requirements called for BY bids for
state eonvicts. BIDS must be IN and ready
FOR consideration at the regular session o.
the board sat for ~ O'Clock noon of Mon
day the 10th day of Jnauary. A. d.. 1855.
Reservation is made of right 10 reject amy
or all bids In whole or In part.
Bids should be endorsed proposals for
Convict Labor" and addressed 10 under
signed.
President and authorized f. L. Agent Mo-
bile, Ala Box No. Z.
12-l7-oaw-3w
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-12-24

New York, Dec. 23.-The correspondents
in this city of the Chestnut Street Ma
tional bank of Philadelphia. the National
Bank of the Republic, said that that bank
was not worrying about the failure, but
he declined to say whether the failed bank
owed his concern anything or not, and said
he did not know the cause of the failure
Stuart Agleston, vice-president of the
Soabcard National bank, said that the
Chestnut Street bank had balance to its
credit in the Seaboard National bank and
did not owe the latter bank a dollar.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-12-24
Big stock of Shoes to be sold
at once at 2OO7 Second ave.
w. r. QUINN, Assignee.

Tea Sets, both French and
Carlsbad, at low prices. Also
Dinner Sets in same grades at
prices that keep us moving.
Keep moving to
BROWN CROCKERY co.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-12-24

Constantinople, Dec. PA number of
earthquakes, increasing in intensity, have
occurred today around Smyrna, Asia MI
nor. Already considerable damage has
been done and some persons have been
killed and many injured.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-12-24
CITY TAX NOTICE.

Delinquents for Street I'M
provement Tax are hereby no
titled that execution will be
issued against them on Jan
uary l, 1893.
BY order of the Board Of
NavOr and Aldermen.
12-21-10t
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FURNISHING DEPARTMENT.

Mems Hemstltched Tarcy Bordered SIX
Handkercfiefs, zoe 10 75a.
Mems White s. TX Iniisl Han5lerca icis, ~
dsc and 75e. b
Mems Plain White silk IIaniereEiefs, %,
75c and Gee.
Mems Link Cuff Buttons, l5c 25c. $5c to 81.
Mems SIX Carriers, ac.
Mons Fine Elastic Suspendere, 15e. aoe a.
and 75c. ,,
Mems Kid Cloves, Dressed and undrss5fd,
T5c, 81 and S1.50. ,r-,..,.. o,,
MEMS Fancy Neclxwcar for Holidays, 3'e,
47c. zoe ard 95c.
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Twelve thousand bales of cotton have
been received up to date at Eutaw
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-12-24

seventy-five men are at work on the new
plant of the Mobile ice company.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-12-24

The firm of Cherry & Stephens at Do
than, has been dissolved, j. A. Stephens
retiring.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-12-24

The firm of Jones & Alexander at ASH
ford. has been dissolved, Mr.. Alexander re-
firing.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-12-24

There are lots OF men in our town who
wondrous wise,
They drink six-year-old McBrayer and laud
1t to the skies;
And when they fird their bottle empty.
With all their might and main,
They rush right to M. Wise & Co.
And have it filed again.
2-22-wed-fri-sat-tf.
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TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund he money IL II fails
to cure. Csc. 923-91i.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-12-24

Mrs. Porter King, of Marion, has been
stricken with apoplexy and is seriously
ILL.,
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-12-24

The Athens Courier office is to become
a weather service station equipped with
flags and all other apparatus.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-12-24
CHTLpREN,s SUITS.

Nice ChiId's SUIT with nice REFER collar,
small pin check, wide braid trimming, at
81 and $l.25.
Blue Cheviot Suit also Dark Mixeure, with
Refer collar and Breasted, $159
and 81
Brown Plaid, All-Wool Suit, Double and
Twi1t Scotch Cheviots and TWoods, $3.50.
Nestee, apiece Suit, Atwood. Grey Mkt
ures, widl5 braid trimmings and Largo
Sai!oe Collar, $50.
A nice Tan Plaid Vestee 3-Piece Suit, ee-
gartly Trimmed, Large Sailor Collar 49,,
SHOE DEPARTMENT.
Ladies' Oversaiters, lie, 25c and f9c.
Ladies' Bicycle Leggins z5c to 9Se
Ladies White Kid Opera Slippers, 75e and
99c
26 Pair Odds and Ends Ladies Pine Evcu-
ing Slippers, Original price $3.50, s., 81
and S175, at 49c.
Ladies' Fur Trimmed Warm Slippers, 4Sc.
Ladies' Black and Red Felt Juliette Slip
pers, Fur Top, SOC.
Misses Dongc,a Shoes, Spring Heel and
Patent Tip Button 75c and 99c.
Childrens Dongola Shoes, Spring Heel and
Patosgt Tip, button. 49c and Toe.
Child's Kid Button Shoes Patent Tip, sizes
to G, 100.
Chiid's Soft Sole, Button, Black and Tan,
21c.
Child's Fancy Soft Sole Shoes IN all Popu-
lar Shades, sizes to 8, ACC.
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All the retail merchants of Mobile agree
in saying that business is booming.
The mayor of Greenville has placed re-
striotions on the use of fireworks.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-12-24

Samuel Minturn Peck. the poet has been
warmly welcomed home in Tuscaloosa af-
ter an absence of two years.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-12-24

Tam oShanters in All Shades ard Grades,
&C. 14c 23c, 4Sc and 75c.
Boys Blue and Rcd kton Caps lie, 1ae ana
Boys Green, Red AMI Tan Etors, Leather
Trimmed, use.
Clildren's Toquee. 25c. SOC and AZ.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-12-24

The residence of the late Governor Seay,
at Greensboro, was sold at public cutlery
last Monday to DIR. Castleman, for $3.50.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-12-24
1898 CALENDARS GIVEN AWAY FREE.
BUY YOUR HOLIDAY GIFTS At 1893 CALENDARS eyEH
j. L. CHALIFOUX G co.
SOuthMest corner lst ave. and l9th ST.

want to make holiday shopping matter of comfort
and then follow the crowds ChafouX You will lind
end Of Useful Holiday Presents
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On Tuesday last the Nettie Quill, with
two barges in tow brought from the Ala
bama river the largest number of bales
that any steamer has in years, 2,3i0, the
banner load of the season.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-12-24

The twenty-ffth anniversary of the ordi-
nation of the Right Reverend Benedict
Menges, president of st. Bernard college,
at Cullman, was celebrated on Wednesday
last. There were several addresses, includ-
ing one by Bishop Allen. In the evening
there banquet in the college din
ing hall
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-12-24

Pictures, Mirrors, Easels at
your own price at
H. HERzFELD'S.
I2-22-2t
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UMBRELLAS AND GAMES.
EnMCY -CHELnREM,a CAPs.

Mems Umbrellas, Soc, Csc 75c, 81 to $.
Canes, Csc, Sc, &c and TIC
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Tuseumbia is anxious over the transfer
of the Memphis and Charleston road to
the Southern. If the relay station is re-
moved from Tuscumbia, the town would be
seriously hurt
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-12-24

Edwin Mckay, of Ashvile, N. c., and
Mrs Julia Massey. of Eufaula, were mar
ried in the latter city on Wednesday last
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-12-24

John Williamson and his 10-year-old son,
of Theodore, were out hunting. The father
started to climb a fence, when his gun was
accidentally discharged, killing his son al
most instantly,
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-12-24

The father of Colonel Warren S. Reese
was one of the first settlers of Talladega
county. Colonel Reese was born at Syla-
cauga in that county.