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Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-28
Mortgage Sale.

By, virtue of the power vested in the un- dersigned by mortgage executed by l. T. Goggans on the 9th of January, 1896 to page 543, in the office of the probate judge of debtedness therein described. the under signed will, on
 THE 15TH DAY OF MARCH, 1897, in front of the court house of Jefferson county, Ala, within the legal hours of sale, sell at auction by public sale to the highest bidder the following described real property, to-wlt: The undivided interest of the said I. T. Goggans in and to lot No. in Bir- mingham. Ala. fronting 60 feet on the Stouts' or Huntsville road at the head of 20th street and running back from said road 2s5 feet, being 50 feet wide and 285 feet deep, as shown by map of two acres re- corded in vol. 59. page 731 of records of deeds in the office of the judge of probate of Jef- ferson county, Ala, with right of way 10 ten foot alley in rear of said lot; also the following according tc the plat or map of J. B. Vann and M. V. Henry, recorded in the office of the judge of probate of said county, described by metes and bounds, be- ginning at the nv corner of said plat on 18th street prolonged from the corporate limits of Birmingham, running thence 50 feet along the eastern boundary of said 18th st., south, easterly thence east 140 feet, thence in a northerly direction parallel with said 18th street 55 feet; thence west 140 feet to 18th street; thence along said street to beginning point, in Jefferson county, Ala.
 A. s. VANDEGRIF, Assignee.
 W. E.>MARTIN, Attorney.
 2-14-5t SUI
Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-28
Mortgage Sale.

Notice Is hereby given, that default having been made in the payment of the pronlissory note and debt secured by a mortgage made to me. the undersigned. by Herbert L. Mo- Connell. on the 20th day of June A. D., 1889. which was filed for record in the office of of Alabama on the 22d day of June. 1889, and recorded in vol, PA on pages 553. .554 and 555. on 18th day of July, 1889; and the cov- enants In said mortgage not having been kept and performed.
 I, W E. Boyd, the mortgagee, in said mortgage, by virtue of the authority by the power of sale therein conferred, will on the
 4TH DAY OF MARCH,
 next, sell at public outcry. before the court house of Jefferson county, In the city of Birmingham, state of Alabama. for cash. the property or real estate covered and in- cluded in said mortgage, and described as follows, to-wit:
 That certain real estate known and de- scribed as follows: Lot numbered GOD one hundred and four. north side of 4th avenue north, as laid down in the original plan of the city of Birmingham but known and des- ignated according to the present plan of said city and of the property of the Elyton Land company as lot No. Q5) fifteen in block No. (50 fifty-nine, etc., W. E. BOYD, 2-9-16-23-su Mortgagee.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-28

n1SheQ 1T DeceSsdry.
 Age-Herald.
 If always affords Q public journa. measure to testify to merit where 1t is deserved. It is therefore with pleasure and pardonable pride that the Age-Her- ald ions with it's brethren of the press in testifying to the merit. skill and reliabfl- itv of pr. o. T. Dozier, Principal of the Southern Medical Dispensary of this city. pr Dozier has resided for many years in Birmingham, and each successive year has added to his reputation. to his use- fuIness and to the esteem in which he is held by our best citizens His long rec ord and approved abilities entitle him to the proud distinction of standing at 'sthe head of his profession"
 Daily News. Birmingham)
 pr. Dozier, the head of the institution. ia A physician and surgeon of education, skill and experience. man of culture and high literary attainments and a gentle man respected by all who know him. He can be relied on in all matters pertaining him most cordially to all those in need of his services.
 Bessemer Weekly.
 There is probably not a more highly educated physician in this section than nr O T. Dozier. He Is a specialist of many years experience and successful practice. He is noted for his thorough mastery of the details and fntricacies of his profession. and for unusua, scientific attainments. 4.t-
 (Masonic Guide)
 Dr. Dozier can be relied upon to treat diseases in the most successful manner. and he Is known all over the south.
 Qabor Advocate.)
 r,r. pozier bears the reputation Of be- tnr one of the most successful practition- CTS in the south. A personal acquaint- ance with the prncipal warrants the La- hor Advocate in giving the institution the warmest recommendation to its every reader.
 (Bessemer JournaI)
 pr. Doziers reputation is a brilliant one He ia a specialist of nearly twenty vears' experience in active practice and ;s strictly reliable and has the confidence of the public and indorsement of the (The Southern Odd Fellow,
 We cannot add anything to the reputa. tton Dr. Q. T. DoZier has already ac- ouired in the line of his profession but we know him to be 6 brother Odd Fellow that can be relied on to carry out every promise he makes to those needing his services.
 (Mountain Home. TalIadega.)
 The press of Birminghamp and all over Alabama speak in the highest terms of Dr. Dozier as a physician. surgeon and gentleman, and we have no hesitancy iu recommending him to those of our pa- trons who need his serytceA
Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-28

of Alabama, approved February 2s, 1887, be amended so-a as to read as follows: Sec. g. Be 1t further enacted. That any itiner- ant vendor of any drug, poison, ointment, or appliance of any kind. intended for Treatment of any disease or inury, who shall by writing or printing, or any other method, publicly profess to cure or treat disease, or injury or deformity by any drug, nostrum or manipulation, ,or other expedient, shall pay a license of $100 per annum to the state. to be paid in the manner for obtaining public license. or according to the usual laws in force for that purpose. Amy person viola ting any of the provisions of this section shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and on conviction shall be fined $100 for each and every offenss.
 Approved February 1S 1897.
 Official: J. K. JACKSON,
 Secretary of State.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-28

Alabama Christian AdvocateJ
 The Southern Medical Dispensary ,s the leading institution of its kind in Sir. mngham and has been instrumental in effecins the cure of many serious cases. and thus carrying healing and happiness to many homes. Dr. O. T. Dozier head of the Southern Medical Dispensarv. gives his entire time and personal super. vision 10 the work. and brings to bear a careful medical training in the best col leges of the land and a long and valua- ble experience in the treatment of special diseases. His professional standing ia unimpeachable and his character as d gentleman and citizen is above reproach.
 tWinona. Miss. Times)
 pr. Dozier is a specialist of great repu- in his practice. He never undertakes . case unless reasonably sure of a cure Ho Is a high-toned gentleman and can be con. sulted with the utmost confidence. (Atlanta Constitntlon) Dr. o. T. Dozier, the head Sf the South ern Medical Dispensary of Birmingham, Ala. is a specialist of nearly twenty years experience In the treatment of chronic. nervous and private diseases al nd his uniform success has given him lead ing position in the medical profession in that city.
 Sunday Morning StarJ
 pr. Dozier's success has been simply Dthb NciOuS anu udS cuCiteu tne most en- thusiastic words of praise and gratituds from the dispensary's many patrons from all over the state.
 Sumter County Sun.)
 pr. Dozier's reputation as n specialist has oyerstepped the bounds of Alabama and he is known all over the south.
 tAnnIston not biast.J
 Among the most noted and successful, specialists in this country are pr. Dozier & Go. They have extended their business from year to year and the patronage given to them in the several surrounding states is most gratifying. Dr. Dozier Is a high-toned. nolished. Christian gen. tIeman and has many warm persouaJ friends in Anniston who knew him years ago when practicing in Rome. Ga.
 Peoples Weekly Tribune.)
 As a specialist Dr. Dozier is unexcelied by any living physician. His reputation at home and abroad is such that physi- clans in this city and from distance frequently send him patients that they are unable to cure, and he never fails to effect cure. All Birmingham Is proud and honored to have such distinguished man as a citizen.
 pr. Dozier Is q Georgian by birth, a high-toned. cultured Christian gentle man, strictly honest in all his dealings and financially responsible for all his contracts.
 Dr. Dozier& Co.,,
 P. O. Box lI2. Birmingham. Ala
Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-28
Time Table Effective Dec. 20, 1896.

Trains Nos. 57 and 5S carry Pullman vesti- bule sleepers between St. Louis and Jack sonville and Montgomery and Port Tampa. Trains Nos. 33 and 36 carry Pullman vesti- bule sleepers between Cincinnati and Jack sonville.
 Free reclining chair cars between Mont gomery and Savannah on trains 57 and 5S No. B connects at Dupont with through sleeper for Port Tampa
 Train No. 5S, leaving Montgomery at 7:25 D. m., connects at Port Tampa with Plant steamship line for Key West and Havana. Any information regarding routes, rates and schedules will be Furnished upon appli- cation to
 Montgomery, Ala.
 B. W. WRENN P. T. M.,
 Savannah, Ga.
 Savannah. Ga
Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-28
Order Splint Coal. 'Phon, Il45 and 614. sun&wed If.
THE DIXIE HOME

'is the name of an S-page monthly, each number of which is chuclS-full of mat ter pertaining to the material interests of the south. It is devoted to the up buiiding of the south on every line of ac- tivitv ard enterprise. It gives reliable infurma ton 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 year. Agents wanted at every 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., 1897-02-28
Money to loan on city prop erty; no delay. R. J. Terry, 9 1-2 2Oth street. 2-19- fri- sun-fues-3t
TO FLORIDA.
ri- sun-t -tues-3t.

Winter Tourist Excursion tickets now on sale by the Plant system to all points in South Georgia and Florida. Tickets good to return until May 31st. Double daily trains and through sleeping cars to all principal places in Florida. For ates, schedules or any Information rela- tive to the different tourist points, also Iltera ture descriptive of the state and it's resources, write to W. V. Lifsey, division passenger agent, Montgomery, Ala.
 feb-20-td
Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-28
Fresh bread and candy made daily at c. w. Cody's, 1920 to 1826 Sd avenue. -je5-tf
Splint Coal. Va. and Ala. Coal Go. sun&wed If.
REDUCED RATES VIA SOUTHERN Railway--Inauguratio President Elect Mckinley, Washington. D. C.. March
 


 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 GLASS FARE. FOR THE ROUND TRIP.
 For regular military companies in uni- form. and brass bands accompanying them. 25 or more on one ticket, 1 cent per nile, distance travelled. short line mileage, with arhitraties added. Tickets will be sold from all points, March 1. 2. and Sd, limited to continuous passage in both directions, with final limit March 9th. 1897.
 An excellent opportunity to visit the Nations Capital. beautiful Washington, and witness the grandest inaugural pa rade ever presented in America. Double daily trains. carrying superb Pullman Ora wing Room SIeepers. Reservations made in advance. For further informa- ton. call on any agent If the SOUTH ERN RAILWAY. or write
 J. P. BILLUPS. T. P. A.,
 Birmingham. Ala.
 1-27-til1-mr-4
Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-28

Parties desiring to serve punches at banquets or private parties will do we'll to call on William Wise. He is prepared to serve you in a few hours notices
 209-211 Nineteenth street. Telephone 644. su-tf.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-28
AN ACT.
No. 55s.

No. 559. AN ACT. $. Is. To amend section 29SS of the code of
 Alabama.
 Section 1. Be 1t enacted by the general assembly of Alabama, That section 2933 of the code of Alabama be and the same is hereby amended so as to read as fol- lows: 2e33 (3256). Bond and surety also required. Such officer must when the attachment is sued out otherwise than upon ths ground that the defendant is a nonresident further require the plaintiff, his agent or attorney to execute a bond in double the amount claimed, with suf- ficient sureties, payable to the defend- ant with the condition that the plaintiff will prosecute the attachment to effect and pay the defendant all such damages as he may sustain by the wrongful or v=xatious suing out of such attachment. When the attachment is sued out upon the ground that the defendant is a non resident such officer shall issue the writ with or without a bond being given, as the plaintiff may elect. If such attach ment is issued without bond that fact must b@ indorsed on the writ. Should the defendant before tine return day thereof, in person or through his agent or attorney, make an unqualified appear ance in the cause. it is the duty of the clerk to issue notice to the plaintiff or his attorney of the fact of such appear ance unless within twenty-four hours after the service of such notice the plain tiff make bond payable to the defendant in double the amount sued for such levy shall be discharged.
 Approved Feb. IS, 1897.
 Official. J. K. JACKSON,
 Secretary of State.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-28
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 m makking kag n DO change be- Nos 35 and 36 carry Pullman drawing room sleeping car between Birmingham and At Tanta, ana Atlanta and New York east bound, and between Birmingham and Jack sonville, Fla
 Additionai information as to schedules. fully furnished upon application to office of travelling passenger agent No. 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. F. A.. Washington, D. c.
 J. P. Billups. T. P. A.. Birmingham. Ala.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-28

Walker-NeWman Coal Go. Splint Goal. Phone 3l7. l2~I6.wed -fri-sun
Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-28

Celebrated Splint Coal. Walker-NeWman Coal Go.
 Phone 3I7. 12- t6-wed- fri-sun
Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-28
CENTRAL OF GA. RAILWAY CO. Trains are run by Central Time.
 Effective Jan. IT. 1s97

For further informant tion 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., 1897-02-28

NEW PLUMBING SHOP. Honest work at honest prices.
 J. E. GOSSETT, II-5o-G. 1914 End Ave.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-28

Jager & Stockmar, general contractors; stone, brick, mar ble, concrete and cement work. Also agent for iron fences. 2Ol5 First Avenue, Birming- ham, Ala. a-27-et
Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-28

MARDI GRAS FURNISH
 INGS.
 Saddle Blankets made, Bri- dies and Whips decorated, at Miss McCrossin's. feb aI-rw
Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-28
A Few Endorsements of the Press.
Alabama Christian Advocate,

of like be fur.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-28

Dr. Dozier& Co.,, P. O. Box lI2. Birmingham. Ala
Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-28

No carries Pullman Sleeping Car Bir- mingham to New Orleans, and Pull man Union Sleeping Car Birmingham to Shreveport
 No 5 carries Pullman Sleeping Cars Bir- mingham to New Orleans
Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-28
NORTHERN ALABAMA RAILROAD
 COMPANY

Time table Mo- g. in effect September z,
 1396 at 500 a. m. Gnmth-R sail down. North-Read lln
Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-28

West bound-Read down. East bound Read up.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-28

To amend section 29SS of the code oi Alabama
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-05-06

have been tempered With by irrespon-
sible parties. In any event, be main
tanned that the board was functus
ofticio,, and further, that even il the
court ordered that the writ should issue
the Offices sought after had already
been flled and the incumbeuts had ner-
formed the duties required of them.
Mr.. Pennington began the closing adj
dress for the respondents about Il.30.
and argued for an hour, 10 maintained,
as did his colleague, that the Legisla
ture had a perfect right to pass the law
repeating the board OF canvass, and
that the act nullifies all the authority
of the old board OF canvass. Mr.. PEN
ington said that there was more-much
more-in this case than the act OF the
Legislature referred to. The Legisla.
ture provides for the elsction OF all
officials provided for by tho Constiiu-
ton, and the Constitution also provides
what day the General Assembly shall
meet and organize, aud 1t ia alao stipu-
lated that the president OF the board OF
canvass shall deliver to the Speaker OF
both branches on the day Of organiza-
tiun the certificates OF election of tho
members thereof. Had not the General
.Assembly, he said, in the exercise Of
its power, seen fit to abolish this board
of canvass, thers might have been
some ground for argument on the part
of these REALTORS, but We maintain, as
was said before, that the passage OF the
act of April 10th Legislators the old board
Of canvass out of existence, ami nc
| certificate which this board could issue
| under a mandate of this court would
be other than futile and only worth 81
much waste paper
MIR. Ward beagn bis argument by AZ
sorting that the attorneys for the rr.
spondents had underworld to Introduce
in their argument matters which bad
not been averred in their answer. liz
said tho complainant was citizen o.
the State and had no advantage 10 gair
other than as citizen. AS to thu
futility of an order emanating from
this court in the case under argument
Mr.. Ward said they had nothing to d.
with the fact that these officers hat
an absolute and perfect right to know
the state of the vote as cast. Again
the sheriff and coroner Of this count.
are still holding over until their sue
cessors are qualified, and they certainl,
buhulu huo" VIC fesuits ~ q muu hd'
a right to vote after having qualified
he has an equal right to have that vot
counted. Mr.. Ward maintained tina
the Legislature has no inherent powe
and had no authority to enact any la,
contrary to the Constitution. 1t canno
legally enact statute TO do away wit
the election. In referring to the Gsners
Assembly, Mr.. Ward declared that on
Senator and seven Representatives SO
in the Legislature who knew that th
result Of the election in Kent count
had never been ascertained.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-05-06
New Castle Fishermen organize.

Special Corresponde nCe NJ Uazette aud journal
New Castle, May 3.-Trouble be.
tween the shad fishermen and Commits.
sion Merchant Joseph King broke out
Oh Saturday. Several fishermen &C.
cepted the money no offered them, but
others demanded So more per hundred
and threatened to sue him II the in
creased prics was not forthcoming. The
latter also asked what shad are selling
for in New York, but, it is said, they
did not receive positive reply. The
fishermen claim that 10 consequence of
the scarcity of fish last week prices
have advanced. On Friday night and
on Saturday morning there were A fish
vendors on Delaware street wharf, look
ing for shad. Fish were sold on the
wharf at good prices, and in conee.
quence of the great demand there q
carload was not expressed to Now York.
The buyers on Saturday were moro
numerous than on any previous day.
They came from West Grove. West
Chester, Lancaster and other distant
points. The shad fishermen met in the
town hall yesterday afternoon and or
gauized the Fiahermen's Protective As
sociation. Charles Lancaster presided
and Edward !. Rogera served rs secre.
tary. The following rules were adopted
the agent of the association will 70
Ceiye and dispose OF all shad from mem
bers OF the association only. The aGen
shall mako proper return of TIN
moneys, which shall be pooled and pro
portionately divided Tho settlement
shall BIO made weekly. The agent shaI
receive cent for each shad caught b,
the fishermen. He shall only sell a
wholesale. Ho shall not sell shall a
rotajl,n
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-05-06

Kansas City, Mo-, May . Dill"
Adler, one Of the most notorious char
aciers of this city. last night, com
mitted his second murder within three
years and was. himself, shot and por-
haps fatally wounded. Adler mixed"
with the negro keepers in craps game
at Sixth street and Broadway, and
when the smoke cleared away it was
found that Adler had SHOT aud killed
William johnson, negro, and that
Adler had hcen shot in the side by
James Gordon, colored. Ia 1884, dur
ing the street masquerade which con.
Glued tho fall carnival, Adler killed
Postoilice Inspector Jesse Mcclure. He
was convicted of manslaughter aud
served 10 months in Jail.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-05-06
srorPAaE OF Eonn oRDEnED.


The Erection of lower at Greenwood
ProhibIied by the Delaware Railroad Go.
Bridgeville, April %. The Delaware
Railroad Go. has ordered that the erec-
tion of the signal tower at Greenwood.
where the Queen Anne's raiiroaLl is to
cross the Delaware road, DO discon-
tinued. The tower was to contain a
senaphors signal, and its erection was
commenced week. Why the Della
ware Railroad Co. has ordered the dis
continuance Of the work II has not been
stated. The order has caused great sur
prise. A member OF the hoard Of hi-
rectors OF the Queen Anue's Railroad
Co says that plans for the tower bad
been submitted to the Delaware Rail-
road Gu. aud that 1t had approved thete.
Whether the stoppage OF this work Is
an attempt TO prevent the Queen
Anne's railroad crossing the Delaware
road remains to be seer. The f1rmer
road was completed west OF Greenwood
some time ago and considerable work
has been done on the part east OF that
place, but Oh yet crossing the Delaware
road has not been affected.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-05-06

tonnage carried. Had the amount rs.
ceived per ton FER mile been the ssmo
AZ in 1895, tho gross freight earninrs
would have been over 81. 900 more. "
One hoisting engine was purchased
to completes the equipment of ear
float, two construction cars were pur
chased, and one new steam crane car
was built at the shops, the total cost
being s2,G0s, which hus been met by A
temporary loan.
The siding room in the Coatesyillo
yard has been considerably increased
and the existing facilities are sufficient
for immediate needs.
Tho property has been maintained in
excellent condition. and with the nc.
QUESTION Of additional freight cars,
the facilities for doing much larger
business would be very satisfactory.