The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-04
EXAMINERS FILE REPORTS
 ON OFFICIALS OF JEFFERSON
A Few Minor Errors Were Discovered But as Rule Books and Accounts We're Found
 Correct.

The final reports upon the books of the officials of Jefferson county were yes- terday filed in the Governors office by Assistant Examiners of Public Accounts George F. Sedberry and T. J. Rutledge and Examiner J. T. German. It will be recalled that Examiner German reported last week upon the books of B. A. Thompson. back tax commissioner of Jeff ferson county.
 The reports filed yesterday were upon the books of the remaining officials of the county. The task of examining all the books of the officials of the big county was so large that it was divided among the three public examiners.
 Tax Collector Francis.
 MT. Rutledge made reports upon the books of Tax Collector J. B. Francis for the year of 1901. and upon the books of Sheriff A. w. Burgin.
 The assistant examiner found that MT. Francis had properly accounted for all money collected by him on account of the general fund. The list of escaped tax was found to be correct. and there were no errors in his insolvencies and errors.
 MT. Francis says the report. lis a most capable official and his office is in first class condition"
 On Sheriff Burgin.
 Sheriff Burgin was found to have made errors in his feed bill by which he was due the State Sl640 The errors were made in fourteen days overcharge for the feeding of prisoners. He was also found to have been due the State S23.S0 on &C., count of the removal bill of George San ders. wanted for murder. Sanders, who had been arrested in Perry county, show ed by habeas corpus proceedings that he was the wrong man and he was re- leased. .R
 MT. Rutledge says that the sheriff's at- tention was called to the total sum Of the errors, $4020. and that it would be promptly paid to the State.
 In conclusion MT. Rutledge's report says:
 ..When the heavy volume of business transacted by this office is taken into consideration, I think the above is fa- vorable showing for the eficency of the sheriff and his capable assistants.
 Tax Assessor Mclaughlin
 On the books of Tax Assessor J. F. Mclaughlin for the years 1901 and 1902, Examiner German made brief report which highly complimented the efficiency of that officer. His report in full is as follows:
 q have made a very careful examina- ton of the assessment books, as pre- pared for the tax years of 1901 and 19O2 by MT. J. F. Mclaughlin. and ind them correct. The assessor is dillgent and competent official and keeps the business of his office In fine condition"
 The Probate Judge.
 Of the office of probate judge. Exam finer German said:
 q examined the books and accounts or Hon, J, P. Stiles, Probate Judge. from September 1st, 1900 the date of the last examination. to July 1st. 1893. His looks are correctly kept. His office is a model of business methods. Every department Is systematically arranged. which greatly facilitates the transaction of the immense amount of business in this office.
 During the period coveredSby this ex- animation, Judge Stiles collected and paid into the State Treasury $3S 409.2i H. cense money. All money collected fir the redemption of land gold at tax sales was nromptly remitted. During this period 3aS corporations were organized in lief ferson county, for which $13,275.00, cor poration fees, were collected and rtmitted to the State Treasurer.
 'On April 10th. 1901. the City Loan and Ranking Company of Birmingham was or panized with a capital stock of S5c.0oo The declaration required by Section 1OS7 was duly filed in the office of the pro- hate judge and at the request of sub scribers a certified copy of the declaration