The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-18
CONTRACTOR ARE
 GETTING BEHIND
SedberrY Makes Reporton Con-
 Vict Department Books
DISPENSARY LAW INVALID
Trial of Case In Unlontown Results In Victory for Those Who Op posed the Measure-News
 of Montgomery.

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 Montgomery, August 17.-(Speclal)- State Examiner G. F. Sedberry has just reported on an examination of the books of the State Convict Department, finding everything in good shape save that some of the contractors are a little slow in settling for the convicts secured. In the report. which .s made to the governor, Captain sedberry says:
 ''I find that all money arising from the sale of farm products sold from the sev- eral prison farms belonging to the state and for the hire of convicts has been properly entered on the books of the de- paltment and paid into the state treas ury, vouchers for same being on file. I find that most of the contractors make monthly settlements for amounts due by them to the state. in accordance with their contracts, though som of them are not as prompt as they ought to be, notably the sloss-S Sheffield Steel and Iron Company, which owes quite a large bal ance, $3.033.40.
 As to some of the items in this account there is a dispute between the board of co nvict inspectors and the Sloss-Sheffield Company. These differences are now be- ing considered ana an early adjustment is hoped for ana expected. There are some others owing the state for convict hire, as shown in the statement but am informed by the president of board, that proper steps have been looking to an early settlement.
 "The books of this department balance with the books of the euo.. office, and are in good condition.
 "Statement-Balance due from Sloss- Sheffield Steel and Iron company to June SO 1904. sSO3S. 40; Tyson Lumber company, S1S91. .S1; Henderson-Boyd Lumber com pany, s5S S.01; L. II. McCurdy, $52.91; w. D. McCurdy dncludes July account, $S72. 3O total yet due, $l9OS. 43
 Unontown Drspensary.
 report comes from Uniontown that the whisky dispensary at that place has been knocked out by the circuit court. The case has been on trial for some days. the opposers of the measure seeking to have it declared unconstitutional.
 Secretary of State b. R. McDavid had been summoned to send down all books and papers showing how and when the bill creating the dispensary was passed, but received a telegram today saying the case had been won by the contestants, and the records need not be sent The first establishment of a dlspensary at Uniontown was under a bill passed in .eOO, which was declared Invalid. Another bill was passed in 1903, which Is the one discredited at this time. Former Attorney General Charles G. Brown conducted the winning side of the case.
 Tax Valuation.
 The report of the tax assessment of Chiffon county just received by the audi tor shows property valuations of $2,S55, PIT, as compared to $2,637,9i9 last year, showing an increase of $2l7 32S Bullock county's showing is $S,951,6sO, against s. S79 PA last year. the increase being $Sl, 466. This bears out the prediction that the total increase of the state will go way above $12000,000.
 D. J. Long of Washington county, has notified the governor that he will not qualify for the extended term as collector, beginning in this month, because he has been nominated for probate judge. The governor will appoint the democratic nominee for collector to the place.
 An adjourned meeting of the state con- vict board will be held next Monday
 George McMillan. a negro, has escaped from the walls at Speigner. He was sent up four months ago for grand larceny from Jefferson county. He is only IT years old and sick.
 Govs,nor Cunningham and State Super intendent I. W. Hill spoke at the meeting of teachers at Troy today.
 Teachers Licensed.
 The following teachers have been licensed by the state board Of examiners for the educational department:
 Colbert county, Roscoe Moore, Riverton; w. II. Bradford, Mehama; Margaret Keenan and c. w. Chambers, Tuscumbia; J. M. Kay. Maud; Lula Boylston, Shelf field. Negroes, Lavina F. Haynes, Wheel CT; w. l. Abernathy, Leighton Mary E. Davis Courtland.
 Franklin county, E. c. Frederick R. l.. Carter, Lima May Rowers, Katie Matlin, Lillian Britnell. Mrs. Rebecca L. Blanton, Russellville; Pearl James. k. O. Ezel, Belgreen; b. D. Beard, Kirby; Adelbert Bowen, Hodges; Alma Kirby, Mehama; Emma Nelson, Pleasant Site; Edith Hor- ton, Waco. Negroes, J. w. Thurston, Jr, Russellvilre.
 Russell county. Allie Henry, Scale; Elvie Mitchell, Borum. Negroes, Willie Maud Mccoo, Glenville; Mrs. Kate c. Banding Pittsview; Tessie B. Stevens, Girard.
 St. Clair county. T. D. Moore, Ash vile.
 DeKalb County-Sophia Ryan, Ten broeck; Viola Ryan, Sarah Ryan, Ada Ryan, A. F. Ryan, John r. owen Grove Oak; Lizzie Durham, Black Oak; E. L. Latty Ider Siah Hall, Jesse Pope L. c. Pharr, l.. F. Rutledge Fort Payne; S. l.. Pruitt, Skirum; James c. Jordan, Belle Clay; Nena G. Brown, Colinsville; Sarah J. Stogsdill. Nannville; Mrs. Molle Hicks, Barnes; Rowena Stanley, Princeton; Nan nie Nowlin, Portersville; Junia Scott, Susie McCurdy, Mira Scott, c. J. Scott. J. M Scott, Chavies Hiram T. Graves, Albertville; Hattie Farr Menlo, Ga. Bertha Austin, Rising Pawn; Asa Gun ter, Hennegar; Grace Mason, Sylvana; Bessie Cox, Howser; Ella Harris. sul- phur Springs; A. M. Freeman, Sulphur Springs. Negroes-Marthella Black, Chattanooga
 Teachers may be examined in the coun. ty where they will teach, but their ad- dress is not always that county. which accounts Tor the apparent discrepancy.
 
 Galloway Arrives Safely.