The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-06

before some idea of what can be done will be had.
 The mode of procedure Is to bring ac- tions before the probate court of the coun- ty following which the valuations will be made by a jury appointed by such court. The commission, with the information received today. and from other sources, is gradually reaching a point where 1t will able to form some definite scheme of improvement. The matter of publications to the effect that some portion of the improvement fund might be used for a governors man. sion was called up In this connection the law was cited, which Is in the fol- lowing definite words: That no executive mansion or dwelling for any officer of the state shall be erected out of the monies herein appropriated. | The commission will meet again at 10.30 | o'eloca Tuesday, July 10, After Encampment. | A number of officers of the National Guard met here today to discuss the matter of place for the brigade encamp- ment, notwithstanding there was instruc- tions from the chairman of the commit tee, Col. R. B. Dumont of Mobile. to put 1t off. Claims of Birmingham and Annis- ton for the encampment were talked and Colonel Dumont wired, to come on to
 
 question if possible. Capt k. J. McCrossln Of Birmingham and Capt D. H. Smith of Oxford repre- scented Birmingham and Anniston with claims for the encampment, and both have definite offers to make If Is under stood that these two pisces seem to have the better chance for the gathering of the three regiments, but Montgomery and Mo Lille are still in the race. Other officara bara today ara n H. Graves of the Second regiment, Capt. Earle Evans of Woodlawn and Capt. Will liam T. Shehan oi the staff of Colonel Graves of the Second.
 It has been decided by the national government to send a troop of cavalry from Fort Sheridan. Ga, to camp with the Alabama brigade.
 Many interpretations.
 Certificates of the following Alabama interpretations have been filed with the secretary of state, Hon. E. R. McDavid
 Oneonta Trust and Banking company, Oneonta; capital $25.0OO Officers. w. c. Donahoo, president; O. D. Bynum, secre- tary.
 The Decatur Light, Power and Fuel company, with offices in New York. desg- hating Charles E. Mayer at Decatur It's Alabama agent.
 German-American Publishing company.
  tors: J. O. and E. H. Hubbard, E. J. Spen- cer, w F. Tibbetts and w. H. Ambright A general publishing business is contem- plated.
 OIinger & Blce Dry Dock company, Mo- bile; capital of $75.000; increased to $lOOUO
 Andaluslia Milling company, Andalusia. capital $150O0. Incorporators, T. E. and J. D, Henderson and D. l.. Locke. A gen eral milling and grain business Is to be done.
 Jasper Water Light and Power com pany, Jasper; capital. s5O,ooo with $3O,Ooo paid in. Incorporators, J. M Cfanford, l.. W. Lollar, E. M. Cranford, D, K. Carter, R. O. Cranford and F. Gavin, trustee. Water, gas and electricity are to be furnished to the town of Jasper.
 Sheffield railway, Sheffield; capital stock, s25,OO0. Incorporators, George Par sons, J. w. Worthington and Henry Par sons. This company has Just completed and put in operation a street railway be- tween the towns of Sheffield, Florence and Tuscumbia.
 Birmingham Land company. Birming- ham; capital, s20O0. Incorporators, W. c. Oliver, F. C. Cairns and J. r. George. A general real estate business Is to be done. w
 c. D. Bowling has been appointed tax commissioner of cullman county, vice s. H. Heron, deceased.
 Large Sums Paid Out.
 Several large warrants were drawn by the state auditor for payment of ex- penses of state institutions Among them were the following:
 Bryce Insane hospital. Tuscaloosa, quar- terly allotment for maintainance of 1642 patients, $53, 365.
 Alabama Polytechnic institute. Auburn, Morrille fund, s3462 50; interest of uni- versity lands, s5070.
 Deaf, Dumb and Blind school, Tallade- ga; for fifty negro deaf and dumb pupils, $2875; for eighty-seven while pupils, blind, s5OO2 .5O for 172 white deaf and dumb, s9S90.
 Executive Appointments.
 The following appointments were an- nounced by the governor today: Registrars W. c. Campbell Geneva; T. P McGriff, Houston.
 Pension Examiner-Dr W. M. Price Lauderdale.
 County Commissioner-J. D. Therer. Fayette.
 Notary Publlc-Nesbitt Hambaugh. Bir- mingham; Gordon Woodruff. Birmingham; John D. Welden, Jr., Florence. Postoffce Prosperity. Tho receipts of the Montgomery post