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Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-20
AN ACT.
H. 1903.
No. 415.

No. Alb. AN ACI. Ii. luO5. To authorize the auditor to pay out cer- tain moneys remaining In the state treasury as a part of the relief fund for needy confederate soldiers and sailors. Section 1. Be it enacted by the general assembly of Alabama, That the auditor of the state is hereby authorized and empowered to allow new applications to be made in meritorious cases where the applicants were barred from relief in 1895 under an act approved Feb. 13, 1891, for the relief of needy confederate sol diers and sailors, owing to failure to make application within the time pre- scribed by law, or by some technical error in making application to the aud itor
 Sec. ?. Be it further enacted, That cit izens of the state entitled to relief under the provisions of this act shall make for mai application in the same manner, eX- cept as to time, as provided for by the existing law: Provided further, that such application must be made by the 1st of June, 1897.
 Sec. 8. Be it further enacted, That only those who failed to receive payment for the year 1895, and 1896, shall be entitled to relief under this act.
 Sec. f. Be it further enacted, That it shall be the duty of the auditor to pro- rate the money remaining in the treas ury, as part of the fund for the relief of needy confederate soldiers and sailors, among such applicants as may be en- titled to relief under the provisions of this act: Provided further, that no appli- cant shall receive a greater amount than that paid to those who participated in the regular distribution for 1896.
 Approved Feb. 15, 1897.
 Official: J. K. JACKSON,
 Secretary of State.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-20
Handsome chest silver com bination sets, onyx and bronze tables for wedding presents
 2-Io-3t H. c. Abbott & Bro.
REDUCED RATES VIA SOUTHERN

REDUCED RATES VIA SOUTHERN Railway-Inauguratio President Elect Mckinley, Washington. D.. C., March 4th, 1S97 a#s 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, 25 or more on one ticket, cent per mile, distance travelled, short line mileage with arbitraties added.
 Tickets will be sold from all points, March 1, 2, and Sd, limited to continuous passage in both directions, with final limit March Sth 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 Drawing Room Sleepers Reservations made in advance. For further informa- ton, call on any agent of the SOUTH ERN RAILWAY, or write .s-
 J. P. BILLUPS, T. P. A..
 Birmingham. Ala.
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Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-20
S. 325.
AN ACT.
No. 525.

To prohibit the adulteration of candies and confectioneries and the sale or other disposition thereof, and the keep ing of adulterated candies and confec- tioneries for sale or other disposition.
 Section 1. Be it enacted by the general assembly of Alabama, That from and af- ter the passage of this act any person, firm or corporation that shall manufac- ture or knowingly sell or give away or keep for sale any candies, confectioneries of any kind adulterated by the admixture of terr alba barytes, tale or other earthly or mineral substance or any poisonous colors, f1avors or extracts or other in- gredients injurious to health shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conU viction thereof may be punished by a fine of not less than $50 and not more than $500 and may be imprisoned in the county jail or sentenced to hard labor for the county for period not exceeding six months at the discretion of the court.
 Sec. 2. Be it further enacted, That it is hereby made the duty of the courts having Jurisdiction of crimes and misde- meanors to give this law in charge to the grand juries.
 Approved Feb. 1e. 1897.
 Official: J. K. JACKSON,
 Secretary of State.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-20

Into force and be operative on such day after its publication as the governor may by proclamation@d designate.
 Sec. 2. Be 1t further enacted, That no act passed at the present session of the general assembly shall be repealed or effected in any manner by the adoption of this code, except that all acts passed prior to the 20th day of January, 1897, directly amending sections of the code of 1886, and which have been, by the joint committee. incorporated in the code are repealed.
 Approved Feb. IS. 1897.
 Official: J. K. JACKSON,
 Secretary of State.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-20
AN ACT.
H. 124.
No. 404.
For the Better Protection of Girls.

For the Better Protection of Girls.
 Section 1. Be 1t enacted by the general assembly of Alabama, That any person who has carnal knowledge of any girl over 10 and under IA years of age, or abuses such girl in the attempt to have carnal knowledge of her, must, on con viction be punished by fine of not less than $50 nor more than $500, and may be imprisoned in the county jail for six months This section, however, shall not apply to boys under 16 years of age.
 Sec 9. Any person, who employs, mar bors or procures, or causes to be taken, received, employed, harbored. procured or used for the purpose of prostitution. any girl over 10 and under IS years Of age. or any parent, guardian or other person having the legal charge and con trol of such girl, who consents to the taking, receiving. employing. harboring, procuring or using of such girl for the purpose of prostitution, or for the pur- pose of sexual intercourse, by any per son other than the husband of such girl, must, on conviction, be punished by fine of not less than $50 nor more than $500, and by imprisonment in the county jail for not less than six months.
 Approved Feb. 15, 1897.
 Official: J. K. JACKSON,
 Secretary of State.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-20
NEW PLUMBING SHOP. Honest work at honest prices.
 J. E. GOSSETT, II-so-tf. 1914 End Ave.
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TOsFLORrDA.s

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 S1st, Double 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.
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Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-20
AN ACT
H. 1152.
No. AT.

To Require Railroad Companies to Estab- fish Depots in Towns of More Than One Thousand Inha bitants.
 Section l. Be it enacted by the general assembly of Alabama, That every person, company or corporation owning or oper- ating any railroad through the corporate limits of any incorporated town or city of more than one thousand inhabitants is required to establish and maintain one or more depots within such corporate limits sufficient for the accommodation of passengers and the storage of freights, provided that this act shall not prevent the establishment or maintenance of union depots byttwo or more of such rail- road companies or corporations.
 Sec. 9. Bt it further enacted, That any person, company or corporation who shall fail or refuse to comply with this act within three months after the ap- proval thereof, must, on conviction, be fined not less than one nor more than five hundred dollars.
 Approved February 18th, 1S97..
 Official: J. K. JACKSON,
 Secretary of State.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-20
THE p1xIE HoMp

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 year. Agents wanted at every postoffice. Easy work and good pay. Send for a sample copy and terms to agents. etc. Address the Dixie Home Publishing company, F. O. box S26, Birmingham. Ala
Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-20
AN ACT.
S. AIS.
No. 4SO.
To adopt a code of laws for the stat of Alabama.

To adopt a code of laws for the state
 of Alabama.
 Section l. Be it enacted by the general assembly of Alabama, That the work prepared by William l. Martin, under the provisions of an act approved Feb. IS, 1895, entitled An act to provide for the revision, codiication, digesting and promulgation of the statutes of this state, both civil and criminal,' is. as the same has been corrected, amended and report ed by the joint committee of the two houses of the general assembly to ex- anime the code, and as amended by the joint committee of the two houses ap- pointed to revise the revenue system and laws of the state as shown by their report as the same appears of record in the journals of the senate and house of representatives and signed by w. Brewer, Hiram Hawkins, D. J. Meadow, J. J. Mitchell and K. B. Barnes as said joint committee, adopted and enacted as the code of Alabama and shall regulate completely so far as a statute may, the subject to which 1t relates and shall go
Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-20
AN ACT
S.. 46S.
No. 4S1.


 To Further Define General Assignments
 and to Prevent the Fraudulent Dis
 position of Property.
 Section 1. Be it enacted by the general assembly of Alabama, That every gen eral assignment made by debtor, or a conveyance by a debtor of substantially all of his property in payment Of prior debt, by which a preference or priority or payment is given to one or more credl- tors of the grantor, shall be and enure to the benefit of an the creditors of the grantor equally but this section shall not apply to- or embrace mortgages, or pledge or pawn given to secure debt con- tracted contemporaneously with the exc cution of the mortgage or pledge or pawn, and for the security of which the mortgage or pledge or pawn was given.
 Sec. 2. Be it further enacted, That general assignment within the meaning of the foregoing section shall include, in addition to the conveyances now defined as such by law, every judgment confess ed, attachment procured by debtor, or other disposition of property by which a debtor conveys all or substantially all of his property subject to execution, in payment of, or as security for a prior debt, or charges such property with the payment of such debt.
 Sec. 8. Be it further enacted, That every person who sells, removes, or other wise disposes of property subject to exc cution with the intent to hinder, delay, or defraud his creditors, or who fraudu- lently secretes, or withholds any such property from his assignee in any general assignment, must, on conviction, be pun ished by fine of not more than five hundred dollars, and may also be impris- oned in the county jail or sentenced to hard labor for the county for not more than six months
 Approved February 16th, 1897.
 Official: J. K. JACKSON,
 Secretary of State. /
Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-20

towns having population of five thous- and or more.
 Sec. 2. Be 1t further enacted, That the registrar of each election precinct or ward shall be present at the polling place in such precinct or ward on the day. of any general or special election, and shall then register all such qualified electors, entitled to vote in such precinct or ward ously registered in the said precinct or ward. s.#Iz a44ts aass
 Sec. 3. Be it further enacted, That all laws and parts of laws in, conflict with this act be and the same are hereby re- pealed.
 Approved February 16th. 1897.
 Official: s' J. K. JACKSON,
 4a zlsa Secretary of State.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-20
All Consultations Are Free.

quick and perfect cure is guaranteed to unfortunaes who are suffering with Sexual Debility caused by early i'm prudence errors of youth or sexual excesses resulting in impaired vigor loss of vitality loss of manhood prostraton failure of memory etc., uniting the victim for marriage society or the pleasures of fe The treatment reliable pleasant, permanent
 Those who have tried less experienced or less skilled physicians and still have diseases of private nature such as Syphilis Gonorrhea Gleet Structure etc. which have pes, Bloches, Eczema Scrou1a Tumors Liberated Sore Mouth and Throat Rheumatism, Womb Troubles leuchor rhea any trouble whatever of private naure of either sex need not despair for many of the socaed incur able cases are successfully and quickly cured.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-20
TROUBLE SETTLED
And Miners at Belle Ellen Will Rs- sume Work On Monday sa =
 Next s sf

The trouble between miners and op- orators at the Belle Ellen coal mines has been amlcably adjusted and the men will resume work Monday. The following tel egram is authority for the above state- ment #4af ..- a.-s-s # f
 Belle Ellen, Feb. 19-Trouble with min- CTS settled satisfactorily to miners and company; will resume work here next Monday. L. w. JOHNS.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-20
H. 3S2.
AN ACT
No. 416.

To Repeal Sections1 ?, and of an Ace Entitled "An Act to Provide for Re- turning and Allowing Proper Credits for Taxes Wrongfully Assessed and Collected" Approved Dec. 6th 1888. Section 1. Bt it enacted by the General Assembly of Alabama. That sections l, ?, 3, and of an act entitled An act to pro- vide for returning and allowing proper credits for taxes wrongfully assessed and collected" approved December 6rh, lSS8. be and the same are hereby repeal sd.
 Approved February 15. 1897.
 Official: J. K. JACKSON,
 Secretary of State.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-20
AN ACT
H. 726.
No. 5O4.

 To make appropriations for additional compensation for the clerk in the office of the secretary of state, and for the clerks in the state auditors office, and for additional clerical assistance there. in.
 Section 1. Be it enacted by the general assembly of Alabama, That from and after the passage of this act the clerks in the office of the state auditor shall re- ceive pay as follows. viz: One clerk, fifteen hundred dollars (S150o), and the other three clerks, twelve hundred dol lars ($1200 each per annum, payable on the warrant of the auditor out of the state treasury as now required by law.
 Approved February IS, 1897.
 Official: J. K, JACKSON,
 Secretary of State.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-20
AN ACT.
No. All.
H. 331.

To repeal an act entitled "An act to pro- vide for refunding of taxes improperly paid," approved Feb. IS, 1891. Section l. Be 1t enacted by the general assembly of Alabama, That the act en- titled 'An act to provide for the refund- ing of taxes improperly paid" approved Feb. Is. 1891, be and the same is hereby repealed.
 Approved Feb. 15, 1897.
 Official: J. K. JACKSON,
 Secretary of State.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-20
Cures Are Guaranteed.

Dr. Holloway guarantees to you cure, and his guar sutation personally by letter. you told exactly what guaranteed cure will cost including medicines The same written guarantee is given to patients who are treated by mail as those who reside in the city, but if you wish road fare and hotel bills and make charges for medicines or services if fail to permanently cure you.
 respectfully refer with permission to Steiner Bros, bankers Jefferson County Savings Bank Alabama National Herald), as to my responsibility for my contracts
Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-20
A Systematic Treatment.

Persons afflicted with diseases of private nature can be treated successfully at home Write for my book on pryate diseases and question blank which will be you free of cost in plain sealed envelope All correspondence held strictly confidential
Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-20

To encourage and protect the raising and
 growing of fruit in the state Of Ala
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 Section l. Be it enacted by the general assembly, That upon complaint being made to the commissioner of agriculture that in any county or section of the state there exists, or IS believed to exist, any disease among any apple, peach, pear or other fruit trees, which is likely to per manently injure or destroy the orchards or fruit crcps in said county or section, the said commissioner shall cause a sam pie of such diseased tree to be sent to him or to some of the agricultural experiment stations located in this state, where he shall cause the same to be thoroughly examined and analysed and a written re- port furnished to him regarding the same.
 Sec. g. Be it further enacted, That said commissioners. of agriculture be and he is hereby authorized and empowered to require the owner of any trees which as shown by the written report from any of the agricultural experiment stations to be infected with any blight or disease calculated to permanently injure or de- stroy the. orchards or fruit crops in any county or section of this state to destroy and burn any and all trees so infected. provided that the owner of such trees shall first be permitted to show said com missioner, if he, can, that such disease does not in fact exist, or is not danger ous to the orchards or fruit crops on his section.
 Sec. B. Be it further enacted, That any person who fails or refuses to comply with the requirements of the commission CT of agriculture, after having been warned to do so shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be fined not less than $100 nor more than $500.
 Approved February IS. 1897.
 Oficial J. K. JACKSON,
 Secretary of State.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-20
ALABAMRS PUBLIC LAWS,
JOINT RESOLUTION.

Resolved by the senate, the house or representatives concurring That the governor is authorized to draw warrant on the treasury to purchase for the eapi- tol watehmen one uniform each Approved Feb. 12, 1897.
 Officia.: J. K JACKSON,
 Secretary Df State.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-20
AN ACT.
H. 1181.
No. 5O5.

To pay for articles purchased for the use of the senate and house of repre- sentatives and for repairing the senate chamber and hall of the house of rep resentatIves, and for repairing and fur nishing the rooms of the expressing and enrolling clerks of the house of representatives. -
 Section l. Be 1t enacted by the general assembly of Alabama, That $150, or so much thereof as may be necessary, be appropriated to pay William B. Kemp, the door-keeper of the senate, for arti- cles purchased for use of the senate, and for repairing the senate chamber, and the sum of S200, or so much thereof as may be necessary, be appropriated to pay Robert Hasson, the door-keeper of the house of representatives, for the arti- cles purchased for the use of the house of representatives, for rpairing the hall of the house of representatives, and for repairing and furnishing the rooms of the expressing and enrolling clerks of the house of representatives.
 Sec 2. Be it further enacted. That the auditor is required to draw his warrant On the state treasurer for the amounts set fort in section hereof or so much of such amounts as may be necessary, and in favor of the parties therein named which shall be paid out of any money in the treasury not otherwise appropriated. Feb. 16, 1897.
 Official: J. K. JACKSON,
 Secretary of State.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-20

Section 1. Be 1t enacted by the general assembly of Alabama, That no registered elector of this state shall again be regis tered or be required to register so long as or while he may reside or continue to reside within the election precinct or ward in which he registered for the last general election of state officers; provided that this act shall not apply to cities and
Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-20
AN ACT
S. 22s.
No. 527.

To Regulate the Registration of Electors in the State of Alabama.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-20

Section 1. Be it enacted by the general assembly of Alabama, That the sum of five thousand dollars (s5,000) or so much thereof as may be necessary, be and the same is hereby appropriated, in addition to the amount already appropriated for that purpose to pay the expenses of the general assembly of Alabama for the session of 1S96-7.
 Approved February 18th, 1Ss7
 Official: J. K. JACKSON. Secretary of State.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-20
AN ACT
H. 1174.
No. 535.

To Make Additional Appropriate to
 Pay the Expenses of the General As sembly of Alabama for the Sessions of
Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-20
He Treats Only Private Dis

By thus devoting his whole time to the of Private Troubles he has acquired an experience and familiarity practice of medicine.
 This with successful treatment quick and permanent cures has established for him reputation not confined to the City of Birmingham the State of Alabama The great suocess which has crowned his efforts for the relief of suffering humanity attested by numerous patients from every State in the Union.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-20
DR. I. E. HOLLOWAY
 SPECIALIST.

Specialist is one that confines or limits his practice the treatment of particular special class of diseases Those who advertise to treat many all classes ot disease are simply advertising doctors.
 Dr. Holloway is Specialist of many years standing, distinguished graduate in every branch of medicine and surgery, also licensed pharmacist
Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-20
No. 5O2.
ANACT
H. 959.

To encourage and protect the raising and
 growing of fruit in the state of Ala
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