The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-21
OFFICIALS OF MORGAN AND
 BLOUNT OWE LARGE AMOUNTS
Examiner Sedberry Finds $2,19S.4O Due the State In BlOunt and $S37.54 Due in MOrgan--Annual
 Examinations to be Conducted Hereafter.

With the filing of the reports of Ex- | aminer of Public Accounts, John T. Cor | man. upon the books of the officials of Morgan and Blount Counties yesterday is 1 completed the examination of the books of all counties in the State since the be- ginning of Governor Jelk's administra- ton.
 The three public examiners are there fore abreast of their work for the first time since the enactment of the law re- quiring the examination of the books of public officials. They are now in posi- ton to examine the books of the off, ficials of each of the sixty-seven counties in the State every year
 The public examination law contem- pated an annual examination of all public officials books. The three exam iners have been working steadily to catch 1 up with the examinations so that the | lDoks of county officials could be passed upon every twelve months. | This has now been accomplished and the new system will go into effect at once An annual examination will safeguard the States interest and prevent the con- tinuance of series of errors by public | servants.
 In addition to the examination of the ] books of all the county officials in the 1 State since Governor Jelks's admnistra- ton began, MT German and his assis- tants, G. F. Sedberry and J. T. Rutledge, | have conducted number of special ex- aminations. The books of the financial officials of all the State institutions have been examined and other special exam nations have been conducted. It is con- | fidently believed that the public examiners | will each year get around to the officials | whose books they are expected to ex- anime.
 In examining the books of the officials Mir. German found that officials of Blount County were due the State a total of &,199.4o. The payment of this large amount has been secured to the State. It has either been paid or will be ad- justed in the near future.
 The amount Is due through errors made by Probate Judge T. H. Davidson; J. r. Kelton Circuit Clerk; Richard Nation, Tax Collector and M. c. Allgood, Tax Assessor.
 Large errors were also found in the books of the officials of Morgan County | although the total is not large.
 The errors amounted to $S37. .45 due the State. It is worthy of note that Probate Judge w. E. Skeggs made error of $19. .33 against himself, that is, he overpaid the State that amount and will have 1t re- turned to him.
 The Morgan County errors were made by Probate Judge w. E. Skeggs. Circuit Clerk J. S. Fowler, Tax Collector G. H. Hardwick and Tax Assessor A. W. Shar- pey.
 In full the report of MT. German is as follows:
 Hon. William D. Jelks, Governor of
 Alabama, Montgomery, Ala.
 Dear Sir-In compliance with your in structions. I examined the books, &C., counts and vouchers of Hons. T. II. Da- vidson. Probate Judge; J. r. Kelton, Cir cult Clerk; E. C. Allredge, Sheriff; Rich ard Nation, Tax Collector, and NJ. c. All good. Tax Assessor. of Blount County, and respectfully submit the following re- port:
 Probate Judge. .-- 1 I examined the books and accounts of Hon. T. H. Davidson. Probate Judge. from Jan. 1st, 1902 the date of the last examination to June 30th 1903. His books are correctly kept He promptly report ed and paid into the State Treasury all moneys collected from the Oneonta Dis pensary only $1125O, license for the first | three quarters of the year 1903. while the amount due the State under the new rev. enue code Is $375. leaving a balance of $252.50. His attention being called there to, he stated the amount would be promptly collected and remitted.
 There were no corporation fees collected | during the rer1od covered by this examin- | alton.
 Circuit Clerk. l I examined the books and accounts of | Hon. J. F. Kelton, Circuit Clerk, from Jan. 1st. 1902. the date of the last ex- | animation. to June 30th, 1903. His books are correctly and accurately kept His cost and removal bills are correct He promptly reported and paid into the State Treasurer all solicitors fees col lected, except $60 recently collected on convictions at the spring term of the Cir cult Court. 1903, which he stated would be promptly remitted.
 Sheriff.
 I examined the books and accounts of Hon. F. c. Allredge Sheriff. from Sept 1st 1901 the late of the last examination. to Sept. 1st, 1902. His books are kept in accordance with law. I verified his feed bills and found them correct.
 Tax Collector.
 examined the books and accounts of Hon. Richard Nation. Tax Collector, for the years 1901 and 1902. His books are fairly we'll kept. For the year 1901, he collected and accounted for all the taxes with which he was charged For the year 1902 he had not made a final settle ment as he was waiting the result of this examination. For the year 1902 he owed the State the following amounts of taxes: Balance on general State tax.S S, ,454 96 Balance poll tax ..........,...... SOR
 Iotal .-.............".......... .$1 ,695 90 l These escapes were assessnents ,ooao