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The age-herald., 1897-09-21
MIR CULVERS STATEMENT Claims an Injustice Was Done
 Him by Mr. Cowan.
NO REAL SHORTAGE, HE SAYS
The Commissioner States That His Accounts Were Correct and That Money Was in
 Bank Ready For Settlement.
Special to The Age-Herald.

Special to The Age Herald.
 Montgomery. Sept. 20.-Commissioner Culver claims that injustice was done him in the report of the examiner on che condition of his office. The commis- rioner gave out this afternoon the tol- towing:
 "Forty-four hundred doliars Nas de- posted and On hand in the vault of the safe ready to be turned over to the state when the monthly reports were made by the chief clerk. He died before the reports were made.
 'It has been heralded to the state that was short to the amount of over s5,000. Ghich statement is not borne out by the zeal facts dn the case. The shortage was only apparent-not real. I had stated to the examiner and others that the money was on hand and ready to be turned over to the state when. the yeports were made and the exact amount Sue the stae adjusted.
 "Here are some of the facts: The monthly reports were all correctly and promptly made up to March. At that time my chief clerk, Sessions, was taken sick and only made partial re- port for that month. His health was bad during the months of April May end June, and in July he went to North Carolina and died there the first of August. From his continued i'll health. De was in the office but few days at the dime. Had it not been for sickness his reports would have been made prompt Syi as at first. I urged upon him sev- tral times the necessity of making his seports, and he would say: Just let hhem alone; will soon be able and will make them out all right"
 He was so anxious and sollcitous about his books that I gave way to him. Right then I am candid to confess I did Grong. I ought to have taken charge of the books and made the, reports and taken the money then on hand in the bank and also that in the safe and de- posted the same with the state treas Orer. But at the same time the fact 9emains that the necessary money was en hand ready to be paid as soon as the delayed reports could be made, and It was paid without an hours delay after MT. Sessions accounts were adjusted and the exact amount due the state legally ascertained. There was no real shortage at any time and the state has not lost a cent"
The age-herald., 1897-09-21
THAT INSURGENT VICTORY,
Officially Reported But Not Given 0ut-Brought
 Good Fruit Cubans.

New York, Sept 20.-Gen. Calixeo Gar cias official report of the attack and capture of Victoria de las Tunas on Aug. 29 was received at the Cuban junta late today. The report was brought by Dr. Eugenio Sanchez Agra monte, who arrived here from Nassau N. F., yesterday. The officials of the junta would not make 1t public, but 1t is pretty generally understood that it fully confirms advBces previously puIb- lished.
 Great things are expected by the Gu ban patriots as a result of this victory which, in addition to its moral effect Brought them over 10000 rifles, two ,cannons, 100000 cartridges and large quantities of clothing, medicine and pro- visions,
The age-herald., 1897-09-21
MERIDIAN PEOPLE REJOICE
Because of an Order Permitting Train on the
 A. and V. Road to Run.

Special to The Age-Herald.
 Meridian, Miss, Sept. 20.-Accedfng to a request made by the board of trade and citizens committee. the board of health of the city have issued an order permitting the running of daily friegh't trains between Meridian and Forest, on the Alabama and ViclSsburg railroad. This will be good news to the people along the linc of this road, who for about a week have been cut off from all communication with the outside world.
 The situation here regarding the yell low fever is not so panicky as 1t has been, and it seems to be the general belief that Meridian will escape infec- tion, thanks to her health and munich pal authorities and the clever officials of the Mobile and Ohio and New Orleans and Northeastern railroads. who have rendered incalculable aid to the local authorities to keep the dread disease out of this section. As a result of this vigilance and rigid suburban quaran- tine system, maintained under the di- rection of the local militia, a spirit of confidence and hope has obtained suc- ceeding the first panic of fear. Several families have returned to their homes in the city from the woods, whither they went at the first alarm.
The age-herald., 1897-09-21
M0NTGOMERIANS ACT.
In Mass Meeting They Resolve to Keep All Suspects Out.

Special to The Age-Herald.
 Montgomery, Ala, Sept 20--A citizens meeting was held tonight on Court square, at which the organization of a committee of 100 good men was provided for to assist the local authorities in en- forcing the quarantine regulations. Hon. W. c. Bibb presided, and Judge John G. Winter introduced resolutions expressing the confidence of the meet ing dn the efforts of the city and state health and quarantine officials resolv ng every citizens into quarantine officer, declaring that a person slipping in from an infected distrct was guilty of moral crime equal to murder, that such an of fender should be dealt with in suoh a mannsr as to impress him and others, likewise inclined, that it will be wisdom to steer clear of this community. The meeting was entirely harmonious.
The age-herald., 1897-09-21
NEWS FROM CUBA.
Another Spanish Victory Reported Soldiers of
 to Spain.

Havana Sept. 20.-The Spanish col umns under G5n. Luque and Col. Mor- one had a sharp engagement with the insurgents who were trying to capture the fort at Los Bajos las Broches, near Holguin. The cavalry charged, killing seventeen insurgents. The columns lost five killed and fourteen wounded. Jose Alvarez Oretega, a local leader from Ciequitis has surrendered with ten armed men.
 At Palos province of Havana, the rebel leader Louis Bellano and Jose Penchety have surrendered together with a fieu- tenant and twenty other armed insur- gents.
 Seven hundred and eight soldiers, sick, wounded or otherwise incapacitated left for Spain today.
The age-herald., 1897-09-21
GERMAN SAENGERfEST
Five Thousand Strong Will Come to See Us
 Next June.

branch of the German Turn Verein, has returned from Chattanooga, where he attended 8 meeting of representatives from the Southern Central Turn district of the North American Turnerbund.
 He pushed the invitation of Birming- ham for the next great Saengerfest fes- tivaI and it was accepted. This means that Birmingham will entertain 5000 of the most prominent German-American ns of the south during the month of June, 1898.
The age-herald., 1897-09-21
Water Works System.

Sealed proposals will be received until 3 p. m. September 27, 1897, for furnishing for, the completion of a system of water rl works f for the toWn of Oxford, Ala. cast iron water pipe; 100 tons finch cast iron water pipe;. 5000 pounds special cast ter pipe; laying 10000 feet finch cast iron water ppe::. 10 6-ich and 12 finch valves and boxes; IS double nozzle fire hydrants
 Specifications can be obtained at Coun- cil Chamber.
 Bids must be accompanied by a certified check to the order of w. H. Griffin, may or. for 10 per cent of bid. A bond of 50 per cent. of the amount of contract re- quired. The right to reject any or all bids is reserved
 w. H. GRIFFIN, Mayor, -JNO. N. GUNNELS. Treas. s-17-6t Comm,t tee Oxford, Ala, Sept. 16. 1897.
The age-herald., 1897-09-21
PUBLIC SCHOOLS OPENED.
Teachers and Pupils Required to Show Vaccna-
 ton Certificates.
Special to The Age-Herald.

Special to The Age-Herald.
 Bessemer, Sept. 2o.-The public schools opened today with a larga attendance. Teachers as well as pupils had to pre- cent vaccination certificate before they could enter the school buildings.
 Special services were held yesterday morning at the First Methodist church and Rev. E. H. Hawkins preached a special sermon, introductory to the op- ening of the third annual session of the Montezuma University. Rev. l.. c. Branscomb preached in the evening.
 At the unclaimed freight sale of the Alabama Great Southern last Saturday, one box consigned to a negro, and SUD- posed to contain household goods, re- vealed four beautifully ornamented and costly brass parlor lamps and as many silver and onyx statuettes. It was bought for a song.
 Tomorrow evening the new city council win hold it's first regular meeting. There are no radical changes to be made dn the city officers to be appointed and they will remain about the same as for She past two years.
 Mayor McEnery and family are spend. sng week at the exposition.
 Mrs. Judson, Misses Lulu and Grace have returned from an extended sojourn at Bfount Springs
The age-herald., 1897-09-21
New Office Holders,
Special to The Age-Herald.

Special to The Age-Herald.
 Montgomery, Sept. 2O.-Hon. John O. Turner, state superintendent of educa- Sion, today officially announced the fol- lowing appointments of county super tntendeuts, which will take effect on Oct. I:
 Barbour county, Charles s. McDowell, IT,, Clayton; Chambers county, w. G. Jarrel, Lafayette; Choctaw county, O. IL. Gray, Butler; Green county, John G. Apsey. Eutaw; Hale county, J. A. Eller- bee, Greensboro; Jefferson county, l. w. McAdory. Birmingham; Macon county, A. B. Paine, Tuskegee; Madison county, J. D. Humphrey. Huntsville; Montgom- cry county, John J. Hunter, Montgom-
The age-herald., 1897-09-21
A STARTLING DISCLOSURE
ARROYO, THE ASSAiLANT OF PRESI-
 DENT DIAZ,
Said to Have Been Murdered by Government Omicials and Not by Mob-SeveraI
 Arrests and More to Follow

Mexico City, Mexico, Sept. 20.-Pub- of Arroyo continues to increase, stimu- lated by the rumors and disclosures in the press for as light is thrown upon the matter it is seen there is strong proba- bility that Arroyo was not killed by a mob of people, but by some member or members of the police itself. The govs ernment Is displaying nrmness and en- ergy in Investigating the case and has caused the arrest of Inspector Vincen- oyo of the Second district, suspected of being implicated in the plot, which, it is justly feft, has thought distrust on the whole corps as body. The ar rested officials are now in solitary con- finement and all supposed lynchers, mostly street p=ddlers and loafers, have been released as there is not the slightest ground for their arrest. The Imparcial says that the arrest of officials presumed to be responsible for the crime, which it declares was purely and simply murder, strengthens the be- lief that the police officials now in the hands of justice are themselves respon- sible for the supposed lynchlng. Gen darme Milanes, who was guarding Ar royo on the night of the crime, is re- ported to have told a member of his family on returning home that among. the mob who entered the municipal room were men who he recognized for in re- sisting them he removed disguise from ones face and recognized him and also feels that others were not citizens. Mi- lanes Is in custody awaiting the legal statement. @
 There Is no truth that the major and governor of the district have resigned
The age-herald., 1897-09-21

ment fin the practice of one physician for several days. but were not reported by him until today). Deaths, none. Reorganization: Total cases to date, 5S. Total deaths to date, 6. The majority of those under treat ment continue to be reported by their attending physicians as doing we'll. (signed)
 ''S. R. OLIPHANT M. D.,
 President of the Board of Health,
 "A. BRITAIN, Acting Mayor of New Orleans
The age-herald., 1897-09-21
PERSONAL.

' Ben Marshall has returned from Flor ida.
 H. c. Reynolds, of Montevallo, is in the city. {. Harris Green, of Montgomery. was in the city yesterday.
 w. E. Morgan, of Gadsden. was in the city yesterday.
 John B. Rees, of Anniston, was in the city yesterday.
 Mir and Mrs. E. Glucls have returned from a trip to the east.
 A number of young men are requested to meet President Roof, of Howard col- usge. this morning at 8 o'clock at the Morris.
 Miss Lula Cheshire, after being absent for several weeks in the east, has re- turned and will be glad to see her friends at the Trade Palace.
 Superintendent A J. Frazer. of the Southern railrvad, has returned rom Tat= Springs, where he has been spend ing a few days for his health
The age-herald., 1897-09-21
THE YELLOW SCOURGE
 IS GAINING RAPIDLY
Continued From First Page.)

in his work for a month"; and the third of newsboy up at all hours and ex- posed to every change of the weather.
 The other patients are all reported to- day as in good condition, and the presi- dent of the board of health congratu- lates the people upon the improvement of the situation.
 The gulf steamer Wilstein, from Bo- oas, Is detained below, although she Is reported as not having been exposed to infection; but there have been one or two cases at Bocas, and the vessel has been refused permission to come to the city until dlslnfected at Mobile Bay quanan- tine.
 This means that the cargo must be thrown overheard and be total loss.
 The report that there was yellow fe- yer at the bay quarantine is not true. The British bark Belvidere put in sat- urday from Santos with a suspicious case of fever on board. The vessel was at once ordered to the government quar- antne station at Ship Island.
 Tonight there is one new case in ad- df.ion to that announced at noon-Mrs. William c. Carroll
 The report was received today that there were accommodat tions at Mount Vernon quarantine camp for 800.
The age-herald., 1897-09-21
Will Convene Monday.

The Birmingham division of the cir cult court will convene next Monday for the purpose of organizing the grand jury. Judge Banks will then adjourn court and go to Bessemer at 12:45 the same day to convene that division and organize it's grand jury. Clerk McCar- thy says this will be the first time that two grand juries have ever been organ ized by the same court in one day. Both divisions of this court will have very large dockets
The age-herald., 1897-09-21
Trials at Besscner.

The trials of the negroes arrested on the day of the Bessemer election were held yesterday before Justice Will Jack son. Harry Davis, John Hart, Enoch Davis, Abe Farmer Brown Tucker. Sam W'oolridge, Will Jackson and John Washington were all bound over and their bonds fixed at $2OO. The other cases were postponed until Saturday.
The age-herald., 1897-09-21
Daniel Takes the Stump.

Danville, Va, Sept. 20.-United States Sena tor John w. Daniel opened the campaign at Chatham, the county seat of Pirtsylvania, today with a two hours speech to an immense crowd. The sem ator discussed traiff. the currency and stalte affairs, but made no allusion to the recent lively correspondence be- tween himself and Gov. OFarrel
The age-herald., 1897-09-21
PEACE AT LAST
Greece and turkey Sign Articles Declaring the
 War at an End.

constantinople. Sept. 2O-It was off, eially announced today that peace be- tween Greece and Turkey had been signed and the ministers of war and marine have so notified all the Turkish military and naval commanders. Most or the European sovereigns have con- graduated the sultan upon the conclu- sion of peac-
The age-herald., 1897-09-21
Permits to Wed.

In the probate court the following per- sons have been given permission to wed: Dave Craig and Miss Cornelia Bailey; J. A. Sellers and Miss Kettle McCTin- tock; J. S. Wood and Miss Jamie Fair; w. A. Tutwiler and Miss Ella G. John ston; N. A. Bartholomew and Miss Josie Simmons.
The age-herald., 1897-09-21
on To Washington

Miss Mauds Brizendine, daughter of Officer Brizendine, of the police force. left yesterday for Washington to re- sume her studies in the Galadett col- lege. national institution for the dealf and dumb Miss Brizendine is grad uate of the Deaf and Dumb school at Taliadega, and, despite her afflictions. is a most charming young girl Last session she ranked high in her class
The age-herald., 1897-09-21

They are in no way responsible for the act Of the minor officers who violated the honorable traditions of the police service. These men are above suspi- cion and have been untiring In their en- deavor to punish the true authors of the murder.
 The body of Arroyo has been buried, after being delivered to his family.
The age-herald., 1897-09-21
Headquarters Moved

Washington, Sept. 20.-The war de- paritmen. has antho ized the collector of customs at Mobile to use the government reservation at the mouth of the harbor there during the prevalence of yellow fever Gen. Wilson, chief of engineers, has authorized Maj. Willard, the Unit d States engineer official at Vicksburg, to transfer his office temporarily to St. Louis
The age-herald., 1897-09-21

cry; Perry county. J. D. Cross. Marion; Piekens county, O. A. chappell, Dill bugh; Taliadega county, J. B. Graham, Tahadega; Washington county, T. c. Bowline, Leroy.
 The appointment of Dr. J. ]. Hunter Tor this county was not unexpected. and IS a fitting recognition of his zealous party services.
The age-herald., 1897-09-21
NO CuRE-NO PAY.

That Is the way all druggists sell GROVES TASTELESS CHILL TONIC for Chflls and Malaria. It is simply Iron and Quinine in a tasteless form Children love it. Adults prefer 1t to bitter, nause- ating tonics. Price, 50c.
 5-23, sun-wed-fi
The age-herald., 1897-09-21
woIcott at Chattanooga.

Special to The Age-Herald.
 Chattanooga, Sept. 20.-Gov. Wolcott of Massachusetts, his staff and dis tinguished party of citizens are spend ing several hours in the city tonight CT route to Nashville.
The age-herald., 1897-09-21
Wanted For Grand Larceny.

George Lee was arrested and brought to this city from Bessemer yesterday. Lee is a negro. and is wanted in Fayeate county on a charge of grand larceny.
The age-herald., 1897-09-21
Omelal Report

New Orleans. Sept 2o.-The board of health O the state of Louisiana officially announces the status of affairs in New Orleans as regards the yellow fever to be as follows:
 For the twenty-four hours ending p. m.. Monday. there were:
 Positive cases reported eighteen( nine of these cases have been under treat.
The age-herald., 1897-09-21
Two Trains of Refugees.

St. Louis, Sept. 20.-Two special trains, which left Mobile, Ala, today, are ex- pected to reach here Tuesday morning. On the trains are the clerks and other employees in the general offices of the Mobile and Ohio railroad at Mobile with their wives and families. The em- ployes number about 200, and they with their families make total of 1000 per- sons, who will remain here until the frost kills the yellow fever germs in the south. Temporary headquarters of the road have been opened up here by Act ing President Russell and General Aud itoz Taylor, who have been in the city several days.
The age-herald., 1897-09-21
NO NEW CASES AT CAIRO.
Local Physicians Claim the Disease to Be
 Swamp Fever

Cairo, H., Sept 2O.-There have been no further cases of yellow fever in this district. The two cases in the Marine hospital, pronounced yellow fever in a mild form by pr. Guiteras, the Hos- pital surgeon, are improving and one of them is convalescent. A strict quaran- tine is in force around the hospital. Experienced physicians of the epidemic of 1878 deny that these cases are yell low fever and pronounce them malarial fever. such as prevail every season among men working in swamps and along the river. The state board, of health, with inspectors stationed at Cairo, has decided to quarantine against East Cairo and all southern points.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-02-12
Quite a Blaze.

Last Friday morning the tiremen
answer to an alarm turned in from the
north part of town.
The building was owned by Mrs.
Elizabeth Butts, widow lady, and was
valued at about one thousand dollars
After hard fight the flames were
controlled before very large part Of
the building was destroyed, though
the damage to the house from fire and
water will probably amount to 500.
Only part of the contents were saved
and those left i'll the building were
practically ruined by the water. The
loss on contents has been estimated at
5000. The loss was nearly covered by
insurance.
Mr.. Fred Hammer, who lived III one
part of the house, had arisen early, built
fire and gone TO the meat market
Mrs. Hammer and the children We're
still in bed when neighbor noticed
that the house was on fire. All the
occupants escaped uninjured but the fire
had gained such headway that only a
part of the furniture could be removed.
Here again it is alleged that the blaze
started from connection with one of
the Acme heating drums. Would it
not be a good policy to have an ordi-
nance passed requiring the firewarden to
inspect every house in the village and
examine all stovepipe connection: As it
is, the village is in danger of bad fire
should there be a strong wind at such
times. This is the second case of the
kind since January /.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-02-12
A Sad Accident.

The body of Martin Pritchard, whose
death was mentioned last week i'll the
RECORD, was brought to Sumner by his
parents OH Friday last. His funeral
was held on Saturday, Feb. 6, at the
Townsend school house, and the body
buried in the Prichard Cemetery. Fur
ther particulars rs follows: He com
menced work driving team and hauling
logs at Green's Camp at Crooked Lake
III Glare county, Mich, Feb /, and on
Feb 2, while riding upon load of logs,
on descent at turn of the road, the
sleigh slue and part of the logs went
off with the driver with them, one log
appearing to strike or roll upon the boy 5
head and upper part of his body, killing
him instantly. The team then ran
away at a furious rate scattering the
remaining logs by the way When
about 20 rods from the place where the
accident happened the team was dis
covered by man who ran to the place
and found Prichard's body, but no signs
Of life.
A further fact is told which appeared
TO contribute to the accident. The
manager of the business had the log
road sprinkled with water i'll the even
ing before which froze and became
glarey ice. Then early in the morning,
before the teams started out, put sand
on certain hills or decending places TO
prevent too great pressure Of the loads
upon the teams. Young Prichard hav-
ing just commenced work at the camp,
and he being ambitious TO deliver the
first load of logs that morning at the
unloading place, started on the road
with his load before the sand had been
put OH the road at the needed places.
Hence the slueing and unmanageable-
ness of his load, and probably the acci-
dent.
The parents, Charles H. Prichard and
wife returned north to Lodi, where he
is preaching, on Thursday morning of
this week.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-02-12
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Damages claimed by John Hall and
Sarah a. Hall.

Damages claimed by John Hall and
Sarah A. Hall.
An interesting damage suit has been
begun against this village by attorney
w. A. Bahlke is behalf Of John Hall
and wife of this place. Our readers
will remember that as Mrs. Hall was
returning home from the Free Methodist
church on the evening of Dec. llth, 1896,
she fell, badly injuring her limb. The
claim was make at the time that the
cause of her fall was a hole in the side
walk or at least some defect in the same.
She now claims that the amount of
$500 is due her for damages.
The bill was brought up at the last
council meeting and rejected so the fun
has now begun. AS to the justice of
the claim as yet we are not willing to
express our views.