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The Sauk Centre herald., 1897-01-07

THIS is i've story, full of action, color,
merriment, and human nature. The world .
characters, although the hero and heroine are
q hey and girl 1t is poetic in treatment, but
full OF the romance ofthe Elizabethan age,
and very dramatic in plot. Another serial, be-
ginning in November, is
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-12-18
MUNICIPAL REFORM.
fIorence's New Administration Slashed Salaries
Unmercifuy-0ffices Abolished.
Special to The Age-Herald.

Florence, Dec 1.-THE new board of
mayor and aldermen held the first business
session last night, and commenced the
promised reforms in real earnest. The SAL
aries of the various city officers were
slashed numerically, the running expense
on this line being reduced from about $1,000
per year to $3.50. The mayors salary re-
mains at $500. The aldermen, who have
been paid $3.50 for each regular and 81 for
each special meeting of the board, will
hereafter serve without compensation. The
office of city clerk and city collector were
combined, and the salary cut from $500 to
$500 per year. The city assessor was re-
duced from $4oO to- 5000 per annum. The
salary of the city treasurer was abolished
completely, and the city attorney $3.50 and
the city physician, $50, were done away
with altogether. The police force, which
has heretofore cost $2,12o per year, will
hereafter be paid $500. The salary of the
city engineer was also abolished.
The revenue committee reported a sys-
tenn of license tax for the ensuing year,
which is purported to increase the revenues
of the city considerably, among the taxes
levied being one of $50 per year for every
toll-bridge wholly or partially within the
city limits, This will include the Memphis
and Charleston bridge over the Tennessee
river, which has been an incubus upon the
city on account of excessive charges and
which corporation has paid a ridiculously
small amount.o of taxes in both city, county
and state. Several other large manufac-
turing industries. which have heretofore
been exempted from taxes, were added to
the privilege license list.
The board of public vorks whose terms
of office expired with the outgoing admin
istration, will not be reelected.
Mayor Weakley announced his intention
of enforcing the dog tax ordinance in the
future. An ordinance repeating an ordi-
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-12-18
VERDICT FOR 6 CENTS.
Peculiar Case Tried at Decatur-Bfidge Survey
Completed.
snecial to The Age-Hcrald.

Decatur, Dec lin Judges e. r. Ra-
ney's court yesterday was tried the case
of A. Buzzell vs. J. ]. Sawyers, for dam
ages Buzzell alleged that Sawyers had
entered his (Buzzell's) house and abstract
ed articles to hold for rent before Buzzells
lease had expired.
The trial consumed many hours and wore
the lungs out of several lawyers, and in
the finale Buzzell, the plaintiff, was given
a verdict of cents damages, but was tax
ed with all the costs. Buzzell is now try
ing to figure out where he came in during
the trial.
w. 7. Young the Groton Bridge compa-
ny's engineer has completed the survey
for the steel bridge to span the Tennessee,
and is now engaged in making drawing
and specifications. He is pleased with the
location selected He also says that he
found practically solid rock bottom near
ly all the way across the river, which will
minimize the cost of construction.
Some miscreant entered the First Pres
byterian church during the week and stole
all the shades from the windows and COM
mitted other depredations. The same par
ties, presumably, entered Judge Cross
buggy house and stole a fine set of har-
ness. Many other small burglaries are
reported from various sections of town.
The galows to be used in the execution
of Jess Sugars, the murderer, who is to be
hanged Dec. 81, has been completed and is
ready for erection. Sugars awaits his fate
with apparent calmness, saying he has
made his peace with God and Is ready to
CO. The negroes in the Jail hold almost
daily services Of prayer with him, and all
say they are satisfied Sugars twill go
straight home to Jesus" Sheriff Ryan is
being besieged with requests for passes to
the hanging, but many will be disappoint-
ed, as only a limited number will be ad-
mitted outside of the cloth, the medical
profession and the press.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-12-18
MILLS IDLE.
Leak in Boiler Causes Temporary Shut Down
Landmark Destroyed.
Special to The Age-Herald.

Special to The Age-Herald.
Huntsville, Dec. 1.-THE Dallas mills In
East Huntsville have been idle since last
Friday because of a bad leal1-in one of the
large boilers. A force of machinists has
been at work night and day repairing the
defect and the mills win resume work to-
day or tomorrow.
Wortham's mill, an old landmark on
Flint river in the northeastern part of this
county, was destroyed by fire day before
yesterday morning and was a total loss.
Several hundred bushels of corn and meal
We're burned. The mill was owned and
operated by c. A Rountree, of this city.
M. l.. Osborne, of this city, was tried
and bound over to the federal court yes
terday on the charge of retailing illicit
liquor. Osborne has engaged in the bust
ness in violation of the law for number
of years and number of negroes whom
he employed have already been convicted.
c. J. and E. 3. Hampstead, late of South
Haven, Mich, have purchased the business
and stock OF Fred G. Coons, one of the
largest merchandise establishments in
Huntsville
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-12-18

nance which declared that saloons should
be operated only in the fire limits of the
city, thus excluding East Florence from
saloon privileges, was repealed, and that
portion of the city placed upon the same
plane the town proper.
A special committee consisting of Messrs.
O'Neal Patrick and Phillips, was appoint
cd to look into the water works question,
and 1t is possible some sweeping changes
will be made along that line, and consid-
cradle saving to the city accomplished.
To accomplish the much mooted question
of getting money into the city treasury all
taxes and licenses for the year 1898 will be
paid in cash instead Of in scrip of the city.
Enough taxes are still unsolicited to alb
sorb all the outstanding script, and no one
will necessarily lose anything by the trans
action.
The question of reducing the expense of
garbage removal fire department expenses
and the water works was referred to COM
mittees, as was also a recommendation to
repair the city hall building and make ar
rangements for renting the unused portions
during the year 1898. The city hall is an
immense building, with only one or two
rooms now in use by the city officials.
1t is confidently predicted and hoped that
within the next two years the city will be
put firmly upon its feet and be able to meet
all obligations, besides numerous improves
ments which are in contemplation
The city officials for the ensuing year
are: City clerk and collector, ]. B. White;
treasurer John Westmoreand; assessor, d.
II. Bacon; city marshall s. v. Lipscomb;
policemen: T. d. Dinsmore. John C. Ander-
son. One to be elected.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-12-18
THE WORK CONTINUES.
Grading on the Atlanta and Alabama Air Line
Goes Steadily On,
Special to The Age-Herald.

Special to The Age-Herald.
Selma, Dec 1.-THE grading on the At
lanta and Alabama Airline has now pro-
crossed about eight miles from the city
and is moving steadily ahead The work
for the past few days has been difficult, on
account of being in heavy swamp.
The corps of engineers under Captain
Barksdale is now some distance in Autau-
ga county John Carson, who has the
contract for fifty miles of the road, has
sub-let portion of his contract to Mr..
Hurd who has recently been a contractor
on the Montgomery, Tuscaloosa and Mem
phis road. Mr.. Hurds will work about fif-
teen teams In addition to those now en-
ployed quantity of tools belonging to
him have arrived and were carried out to
the line this morning.
The steamer Nettie Quill reached the
wharf at noon today from Mobile, the first
trip she has made since August.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-12-18
Notice to NONRESIDENT.
The State of Alabama, Jefferson Coul
IA-c.l,. l....- LIT

The State of Alabama, Jefferson County.
Probate Court, December, LIST, 1897.
In the matter of the probate Of the wi of
j. l.. Buford, deceased.
On This day came Mary Hobby and r.
L. Hobby and filed their petition in writing
and under oath, Herewith producing and
filing in this court an instrument of writ
ing purporting to be the last Will and tes-
lament of ]. l.. Buford, deceased praying
in said petition for all necessary orders,
DEGREES and proceedings to be had to effect
the due probate and record of said instru-
ment as such will in this court and 1t APP
pearing to the court from an inspection of
said petition that John r. Buford. one of
the next of kin of said deceased is a nom
resident Of this state, he residing in South
America, his postoffice being Santa Bar
bara, Brazl, 1t Is therefore ordered. adj
judged and decreed by the court that the
Bird day of January 1898, be set as day to-
hear the proof which may be submitted in
support of said instrument as such will.
1t Is further ordered that notice of said
day of hearing be given by publication con-
tinued for three successive weeks in The
Age-Herald, q newspaper published In this
county, for all parties in interest to appeas
and contest said application II they think
proper, and that copy of said published
notice be sent through the mail post paid
to the said John r. Buford at his address
at said Santa Barbara, Brazil In South
America
NJ T. PORTER,
H-4-Sat-3t. Judge of Probate.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-12-18

ney. appeal from Morgan circuit court; af-
firmed.
Head, Jefferson Knight vs. the State
of Alabama, appeal from Mobile city court;
affirmed, and Friday, Jan. q, fixed for the
execution of the sentence.
HARRISON, J.-Phoenix Assurance Co.. of
London, vs.. F. NJ Macarthur, appeal from
Henry circuit court; reversed and re-
manded.
Per Curam-Chapel Young VS.. the State
of Alabama, appeal from Montgomery city
court; affirmed.
The following gentlemen. after having
successfully stood examination in law. by
committees appointed by the court, We're
sworn in as attorneys and admitted to
practice in all the courts of the state: w.
c. Mcclure, w. A. Gunter, Vincent Ell
more, ]. Kirk Jackson and Robert p. Me-
David. Mr. McDavid does not contemplate
entering into the practice.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-12-18
ON THE TURF.
New Orleans Results

New Orleans, Dec. 1.-Contnuance Of
fair weather had dried the track today
and it was only a trifie slow. Two strong
favorites scored and Dave s., in the last
race, had fair support Brighton and
Evanatus, the two long Shots were clear
profits to the ring. The attendance was
good and the seven books in the ring were
kept busy.
First Race-Six furlongs. Brighton, 70 10
/, Won; Hervor 3 to l, and even, second;
Elton Jacket, to 5, third. Time, 1:191s.
Second Race--One mile, selling. Seaport,
to /, won; Dudley E., to ], second;
Svia, to 2, third. Time, 1:50.
Third Race-Seven and one-half furlongs,
selling. Tranby G to 5, and Backing
Brush, to 1, ran dead heat; Booze, to
l, third. Time, AZ.
Run Of-Tranby, 2 to S, won.
Fourth Race-Ffteen-sixtee mile,
selling. Evanatus, so to /, won; Nellie, 80
to l, second; Viscount, 30 to l, third. Time,
Ill.
Fifth Race-One mile. Dave s., to /,
won; Repeater, to l, second; Early, to
5, third Time. 1:4S1s.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-12-18
ROBBED OF $685..
C. 4. Hicks, a Railroad Man of Montgomery.
Relieved Of Substantial Sum.
Special to The Age-Herald.

Special to The Age-Herald.
Montgomery, Dec T-hate last night
police officers found C. r. Hicks, railroad
man, lying unconscious along the railroad
track over the Bell street bridge
He related his story to the officers tell
ing them he had been relieved of 1896, but
how he could not tell.
His last recollection was that he en-
deavored to catch an outgoing freight train
for some southern point on the M. & NJ
railroad.
Mr.. Hicks simply knows that his money
is gone, and that is all he can definitely
determine in connection with last night
experience.
The officers arrested three white tramps
who were found short distance from
where the robbery is alleged to have &C.
Cured and locked them up on suspicion.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-12-18
COL. REESE'S BURIAL.
His Remains Inferred in Montgomery Yesterday
Afternoon at 2.30.
snecial to The Age-Herald.

Special to The AgeHerald.
Montgomery, Dec. 1.-THE remains of Col.
Warren s. Reese, whose death last night
was announced in yesterday mornings Age
Herald, were buried this afternoon at 2:oO
O'Clock 1t was intended that the funeral
should not be held until tomorrow but the
warm weather made further delay inn
practicable.
The funeral was very largely attended, as
Colonel Reese was one of the most popular
men in the city. He was twice mayor OF
Montgomery and at the time of his death
was a contestant for Hon. John 7. Nor
gan's seat in the United States senate. He
was Sc years Of age. One son, District
Attorney Warren s. Reese. and two daugh-
tiers, Mrs. Minnie Reese Richardson and
Miss Carolyn Reese survive him.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-12-18
CASES GOOD SHOWING.
His Remittances Far in Excess of His Prede-
cessor {. B. Lott,
Special to The Age-Herald.

Special to The Age Herald
Montgomery, Dec 17.-John Case, the new
tax collector of Mobile county, paid into
the state treasury today $4,000 collections
since December /, state taxes which added
t oformer remittances of this years colec-
tions makes the nice little sum of $500
Mr. e. b. Lott. his predecessor, paid into
the treasury for the same period last year,
s., 497. difference in favor of Case OF
$26 Co.,
The school census for Lowndes county
about which there has been so much COM
ment as to the enormous figures as COM
pared with former years, has been retaken
and found to be 1S,7S6, instead of 2O,654, as
was sent in by the county superintendent
of education of that county. The report
was given out yesterday afternoon.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-12-18
Dates Announced.

Nashville. Tenn, Dec. 7.--The Tennessee
Breederg association announces the dates
for the spring running match at Cumber-
land park to be May IL, ten days. inclusive.
following the Memphis meeting. The
stakes will close Saturday, January p.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-12-18
Collins Acquitted.

Jacksonville. Fla. Dec. H.-C. 3. Collins,
ex-state treasurer, was today acquitted OF
the embezzlement of $4,000. The defendant
did not deny that he was hort that sum
but declared that there was no intent to
defraud. Banks In which he had deposited
state funds failed.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-12-18
Oakland Results

San Francisco, Dec. 17.-Weather, clear;
track good.
First Race-Three-fourths mile, selling.
Judge Stouffer, won; Wilton OBJ second;
Ofeta third. Time, lis.
Second Race-Three-fourth mile. Sibaris,
won; Lord Marmion, second; Watonmba,
third Time, 1:151a.
Third Race-One and one-fourth miles,
selling. Ace. won; Fort Augustus, second;
Don Clarencio, third. Time, 2:OSA.
Fourth Observation-Disclosures mile.
Trolley, won; Dunboy, second; May W.,
third Time, 1:0S.
Fifth Observation-Disclosures mile, selling.
Bernardilo, won; Harry McQuinn, second;
Sutton, third. Time, 1:29
Sixth Race-Three-fourths mile, selling.
Midnight, won; Kamsin, second; George
Rose, third. Time, Ills.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-12-18
Notice of Final Settlement.

The State of Alabama, jefferson County.
Probate Court, December 3, 1897.
Estate of James Y. Moore Deceased.
This day came j. r.. Moore, adminis-
traitor of the estate of James Y. Moore, de-
ceased and filed his account, vouchers evil
dences and statement for a final settle
ment of the same.
It is ordered that the 2Sth day of De-
ceinber 1897 be appointed day for making
such settlement at which time all par
ties in interest can appear and contest tho
same If they think proper.
NJ. T. PORTER,
12-4-Sat-3t. Judge of Probate.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-12-18

nent young farmer of Lowndes county,
was attacked yesterday afternoon by
negro with large knife. The young man
found 1t necessary to defend himself with
his revolver, and shot his antagonist to
death. McRae came to Selma today and
engaged counsel
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-12-18
THE SUPREME COURT.
Several Decisions Handed Down and Cases Ar
gued and Submitted
Special to The Age-Herald.

Montgomery, Dec. 1.-THE supreme court
today, after handing down several decis-
ions, listening to an able and extended ar
gument of one of the vankirk Land COM
pany cases, and receiving several admis-
sions to the bar, adjourned until Jan. 8.
The following decisions were handed down:
Brickell, J.-Dink Bailey VS.. the State of
Alabama, appeal from Cullman circuit
court reversed and remanded.
Coleman, J.-Albert Mayer, pro ami. VS..
Thompson-Hutchison Building association,
appeal from jefferson circuit court; re-
versed and remanded.
Matilda Kimball ct al. VS.. James e. PEN
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-12-18

electric lights very soon. Both belong to
the city.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-12-18
SURE CURE FoR PILES
Pr: eQ:yAM.ko,s Pill FkmEDy, s,gpi s lsSa.
800. Druggists or mail DR. 10sANkO, Phiis.. Pc.
The Central Of Georgia Ry Co.

The Central Of Georgia Ry Co.
VIII sell excursion tickets at rates
based on one and one-tIhird fares for the
round trip, December 22 to 20. inclusive.
and on December so and 81, 1897. also
January 1, 1898, final limit OF all tickets
January 4, 1898. 4
SOLON JACOBS,
Commercial Agent. /,
i,3 ~ j. @. HALLE,
General Passenger Agent.
12-12-eod-tf
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-12-18

The rivers at Demopolis are in boating
condition, and much traffic is going on.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-12-18

]. F. Barbour & Son, of Tuscaloosa, have
made an assignment. The liabilities are
$4,261.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-12-18

Work ON the Sheffield rolling mills is be-
ing pushed rapidly.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-12-18

F. M. Perry has purchased the Florence
$4,000.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-12-18
NEWS OF THE STATE.

The Athens electric light plant will be
ready on New Years Day.
The whistle of the steamboat is again
heard on the Tennessee river. The water
is now at good stage, and the farmers
along the river are happy.
The farmers of st. Clair county are pay
ing up right along.
The Rev. NJ p. Merrill died at his home
in Hef1in last Sunday. His age was "a.
The Dothan Guano company proposes to
increase it's capital stock to $4,000.
Butler county has heavy oat crop in the
ground.
The farmers about Gadsden are going
in for good provision crop next year.
The city council of Gurley has raised the
license for saloons to $1,000. Gurley will be
dry hereafter.
A new railroad is to be built from Dog
wood to the Montevallo coal mines.
The Hot Blast claims that the population
of Admission has increased more than 1000
in two months.
They are pruning grape vines and ship
ping carloads of charcoal at Thorsby.
F. M. Perry has purchased the Florence
hotel, in Florence. The price paid was
$4,000.
Work ON the Sheffield rolling mills is be-
ing pushed rapidly.
Athens will have water supply and
electric lights very soon. Both belong to
the city.
The rivers at Demopolis are in boating
condition, and much traffic is going on.
]. F. Barbour & Son, Of Tuscaloosa, have
made an assignment. The liabilities are
s4,261.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-12-18

They are pruning grape vines and ship
ping carloads of charcoal at Thorsby.
Evening star., 1897-01-28

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Evening star., 1897-01-28
RAILROADS.
BALTIMORE AND OHIO RAILROAD.

hehhohE AND OHIO RAiLkOAD.
Schedule In effect January "a. 1897.
Leave "ashinxtoa from statiun curncr Of New
For csicaso aid | No%thwrsi Sea y.ssisaied Limited
TTsdns AN % loN0 II - an. sos pm,
press l;sS am. vestibuled Llmit.d. $50 pm
For Ii,tsbuFr and Cleveland, express daily. 1000
For Winchester End way stations. 1900 a.u..
For Kew S Orleans. Memphis. slrm,rrAan. Chat
tsDcoga Knoxville. Bristol and Roapoke. 800 pm.
For Lurny. $40 pm daily
,Io % ssisl%0rs ss ress days 100 800 SO a,;%'.
1ia:ss. ia:iS. M iis:.o S 1890. C $40. at:so. as.
1S:9e. xSi0 1850. x6:2o. $50. $500. s:la. 80.
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7.fS For Ca &Saither.burr and way points: week days.
Il s; :SS sS an; Ss, $50 sls 40 .ss sS go ,
Am. 4:so $3.50 pm. week days. i:ls pm. sun
ROYAL BLUE LINE FOR NEW YORK AND
Al trains illuminated with Fintsch light.
r, rSr ahiiadelpoia. New York. Boston and the
ia i2oS u2;to Dining Carr. SEQ (s:ee Dining Carr.
N<'oA night: Saeeping Car opsn af l0:Oo clock
sundays 600 Am Dining Car, Q2:N Dining
Carr. 500 t5Oo Dining Carr. 1901 night; sleeping
car o1en 1000 Clock Additional trains Tor Phin-
ofiphla week days, 7:6 am. daily. sou pm
Buffet larlor Gers all dag trains.
For Atlantic City, 1000 a.u.. Zoo noon and
l2;AO Pm week days. l2:$0 pm. sundays.
For Cape May. IL noon
Except sunday xExpress trnins.
Bagsagc called for and checked FROM hotels aud
residences by Uuen Transfer Go. orders ieft At
sicset ofnce.. sls Pennsyivania avenue northwest
New York arenue and 18th street and at ls:o;.
MM NJ GREENE, CiAS. %. ScCiI.
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Evening star., 1897-01-28

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