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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-07-02
Street Department.

We examined carefully into the cost of
maintaining this department, and While
1t is within reasonable bounds. 18th as
to the cost of feeding prisoners and live
stock the proper care has not been ex-
ercsed in guarding the prisoners and re-
porting escapes. and other changes IN
the number of prisoners on hand On
June we required the Southside prison
to be checked up by the warden, and 1T
was found that four escapes had not
been reported. one out by order of the
city physician, and two reported as es-
eapes who had been returned to jail.
On March 0. 1902. the city purchased
from the Birmingham Realty company
an option on the property known as
"Drennen's park" paying for said OPP
ton the sum of Sl400, such option to run
for twelve months from that date, the
Birmingham Realty company agreeing
upon the further payment of $1400 on or
before the 9Th day of March of the sue
ceeding year. with interest thereon at
the rate of 21s per cent per annum, to
renew the option for another year, and
soon from year to year until the sum or
$4,000 with interest thereon had been
paid, when they were to execute deed
to the city for the property. In the
event of the failure of the city to exer-
else it's option by making these payments
on or before the 9Th day of March of
each year, the option Is to be forfeited
and the city to lose all payments made
thereon. The city has up to date made
four payments, aggregating $500, and
owes sS400 provided 1t continues to make
its payments at the times specified. A
school building is now In process of erec-
ton on this property at cost of about
$25, 900. So far as we are able to ascer-
tain. there has been no further convey
ance of this property to the city, and it
is therefore erecting school building
(out of a bond issue) at a large ex-
pense upon land to which 1t has no
shadow of title but merely an option to
purchase; and failure to meet any of the
payments within the time specified rem
ders the city liable to lose not only all
II shall have paid on the purchase price.
but the improvements placed thereon. It
is fact that the date fixed for payment
has been passed twice-one day last year
and two days this year. 1t is important
that this matter be adjusted at once.
On July 2, 1904, a sale of property for
unpaid Improvement assessments took
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-07-02
STATEMENT OF AUTOMOBILE
TO AUTOMOBILE IL
cENsE INSPECTOR.

AS will be seen from the statement
herewith, the collections of this depart
ment I'D to December 81 1904 amount
ing to $500. covering a period of several
months were not turned into the
treasury until during the month OF De-
cen1ber. The collections from January
1. 1906, to May 1. 1905 amounting TO $500.
were not paid in until after May l. He
should be required to turn in at the end
of each month his collections for that
month
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place, but as far as the results are con-
cerned it WAS a farce. The cost TO the
city for advertising the sale was $1,02o6 CO.
and but s5.s4s.s2 was sold large num-
Der of pieces of property. which should
have been sold, having been withheld.
The city had no right to discriminate in
this matter, but should have sold all of
the property which was subject to sale.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-07-02
STATEMENT OF INSPECTOR
WEIGHTS AND MEASURES.
EXCEPTIONS TO INSPECTOR OF
WEIGHTS AND MEASURES.
Collected. Pd. Treas.

As will be seen from statement here
with, the inspector of weights and meas
ures collected from December, 1904 to
May /, 1905. s201 20. and in April, 1904
paid into the city treasury $124.75. 1eav-
ing $7645 still due by him to the city.
He should be required to turn In at the
end Of each month his total collections
for that month
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-07-02

EXCEPTIONS TO CEMETERY
KEEPER,

The cemetery keeper is allowed to col
lect the pay of his assistants and signs
the pay roll for them without any au-
thority for doing Sc The city treasurer
should require him to produce an order
from each of his assistants, authorizing
him to collect their pay. and stating the
amount due them. and those orders
should be attached to the pay rolls
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-07-02
EXCEPTIONS TO POUND KEEP
ER'S DEPARTMENT.

The requirement Providing that the
party paving the fines and taking stock
out of the city pound should sign the
stub, has not been complied with, as in
number of instances the stub has been
signed by the pound keepers assistant.
The amount due the city as shown by
statement is S. 49,
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-07-02
SINKING Fund,

In Table d of the treasurer's annual re-
port for 1904 appears what purports to be
a statement of sinking fund, showing
the fund to be overdrawn s61 ,156 SO. No
such account appears on the books; and
even If It did so appear, the figures given
are not correct. We attach herewith
statement showing the correct status of
the account, If it had been opened and
the proper entries made. to June l, 1905,
showing $40, 73S. SO overdrawn.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-07-02
CHARITY PERMITS.

Amount due city by b. e. Pepper
man for l permit issued to wife of
Frank Duncan, for which he failed
IN onlIect 80 a
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TRIAL BALANCE MAY I, 1905.

city " -: =. =. N Mss@
eity "
prison prison
Street expense; .. s2aM
ofaes ,se..
s$;:; expense: : \ : " : e e
ssss0 ssa., buildings. " :. S SsS
oasal Salaries. " =. :. -. =. -. =. =. "
-. =, =. =.
s MlIsy
f refunded -. -. N9 100
Ssss s:s::;.s s.sss:: " !: $Ss
:. -. =. =. =.
s Street pan ns refunded. 100 100
Interest Interest and discount
expense -. =. -.
SsIi Personal " -. =. :. -. "
ss a"s ssasnsa tax expense
" -: " :.
Epidemcs :. =. :. =. -.
Bond interest paid =.
Rs s#s5s ,sss, bond IT, ] @asS
building. " =. " =. =. " =. " :.
Farm y.
T gi ssn and measures " " - " " " =. = sSta
., Ling, 3D.,
"'' "a. :. =. =. "
Improvement account =. =. " =.
Mars sagsSs " " " - =. :: .: " " " "
:, " " =. =. " " " - "
1ndIvdHal ledger debo. " 49,. -. ....
Hnn p ees =. =. =. =. =. " " -. =. -. 9SS
Fi nsaI poee "s " =,
a and rsona a.
tea andp erso
Rea and persona a.
a andp erso
....
a
Inter on al
inspect
ak.
a
F~
p .ssa ss: on & q. per- Mayors rs,.
LIE" paid on snce
SCISSORS
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OF MEAT AND MILK
INSPECTOR.

Due NJ. & NJ. In
spector ..-... 80. 16
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STATEMENT OF SINKING FUND
a,o77,e42.9S

one-half of same......s 53s52i.46 s53s,52147
Disbursements
Interest paid on
bonds contem-
plated under
the act
September to
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-07-02
STATEMENT OF INCOME AND Ex-
PENSES
ATTACHMENTS BY MAYOR.

Cash fines RENTED from January. 1
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-04-13
Improving His store.

A. M. Ward has moved out Of his
jewelry store for three days while the
room lie repapered and refitted, max
ing 1t prettier than ever. Mr.. Ward
may be found at Davis shoe store.
ON Friday he will be at home again.
Mr.. Ward has during his six years
residence here built uPa fine bust
ness. He has one Of the best and
prettiest stocks Of watches. jewelry,
silverware, cut glass, etc., in the
state and his skill as q jeweler has be-
come iavorsbly known throughout
this section. With such wideawake
managers Ss he success iS certain and
Mr.. Ward has attained II in every
respect.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-04-13
The Blue Front Shoe Store
Shoe Makers and Shoe Dealers,
2OS North Cedar ST., Opp, POstOARce, Abilene.


The Harmony Hall school closed
Friday. April It'll. A bountiiul din
ner was served by the patrons Of the
district and good program was rem.
dered. The school presented the
teacher, Miss Blanche Hobble. with >
costly gold pen 90 . token Of remem'
brance. Many Of the former pupils
were present. Miss Ella Martin. for
ner teacher, was also present and
Complimented the school very highly
ON III, past years work. Miss Hobbls
deserves much credit for the thor
ough training she has given the Pu..
pills the past term and we as members
Of the school. believing that it was
her first pleasure both in school and
out Of school to do ell in her power
for the advancement and betterment
Of the pupils, wish her success in the
future. A PUPIL.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-04-13
Some Plain Talking.

wa woud guarantee patent didn't to stick to the
Of the word But everything the word
implies whom W. Gay giaans exclusion patent leather Shoes
You You buy footwear the Blue Front Shoe Store
You are bound 10 get your back The lowest possible
prices prevail here
Once our customer always customer. just Eyit
Repairing done here is well done.
Rubber heels attached 35c.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-04-13

City School News

bx W " w w W w w W " " " ~
The Superintendent's report for the
seventh month Of school shows 6
tardies and 96 per cent Of attendance.
The room having the highest per cent
Of attendance was Miss Bosley's, it
having s7.s per cent. Miss Giles
and Miss Hopkins tied for second
place, each making 97.l per cent.
The enrollent in the whole school was
$50 against s0S for the 9TH month
last year.
The highest ranks in the various
rooms for the past month were at
attained by the following:
Garfield Grade s, Pearl Franks; z,
Drusilla Halleck, Frances Aspley; 6,
Vaughn Mccormick; 5, Maggie Hope;
4, Nettie Gish; A, Mary Engle; 8,
Annie Gisb; 8, Helen drawer; 2, Nina
Brown, Elizabeth Engle, Hazel George,
Rachel Haskell, Irene Lancaster, Mil
bred Oliver, Mary Smith, Winifred
Schroeder, Ethel Hampton, Wesley
Gish, William Harrison, Dixie Kieter'
Arthur Msssick, Hazel Smith; l, Verla
Dahnke, Mabel Diehl, Minnie Ross,
Florence Rush, Lulu Rush, Mildred
Wilkie, Frances Wilmer, Daphne
Swartz, Lillian Gleissner, Ruth Big
Ter, Katherine Kieffer, Irene Toliver,
Violet Smith, Lesta Kaufman, Grin
Bevard, Ray Elwick, Lloyd Livingston,
Deane Malott, Guy Parker, Maurice
StsinhIlber; chart, Martha Policy.
West Side-Grade 8, Roberta Baker;
2, Sammie Neal; 1, Hazel St. Peters
chart, Esther Aspley, Isabelle Perry.
Lincoln-Grade z, Harley Ross,
Agnes Curry; s, Gracia Higham; 5,
Vera Shlrk; 4, Marie Curry; 8, lola
Engle; ., Esther Andrews, Cecil Ton
kin, Irene Hayes, Ruth Robson; l,
Berenice Tonkin, Judson Stowits,
Willie Lands, BeulAh Rees, Evangn
Baker; chart a, Lydia Winuis. Bruce
Engle, Marceline Law; chsrt b, Otto
Romberger, Frances Curry.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-04-13
DR.. Conklin Honored.

The Golden Belt Medical society
met at Gypsum Thursday. At the
close Of the regular program in the
afternoon officers we're elected for the
ensuing year. DR.. T. R. Conklin
was elected a first vice president, q
compliment to the doctor, as we'll as
to the city. The newly elected officers
Of the organization are DR.. Cheney.
Of Gypsum. president; DR.. T. R.
COnklin, first vice president; DR..
Lagerstrom, second vice president;
DR.. Leverich, secretary.
The meeting closed with banquet
in the evening.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-04-13
Advertised Letters.

Tho following is the list Of I'M
claimed letters remaining in the Abb
lene postoffice for the week ending
April 8. 1905. Have your mail Ad'
dressed to your box number and 1t
will be promptly delivered:
GENTLEMEN's LIST.
Brink, AL Hilton, Charles
Keane, DIT Lee,
McDanial, Taylor Maupin, J D
LADIES LIST.
Blair, Miss Lena Gallagher, Meta
Hershey, Miss Eliza Kohls Mrs VIC
Cannette, Mrs Duncan
One cent will be charged for all ad-
vertised letters.
Persons calling for the above will
please say advertised" giving date.
RICHARD WAXING. P. NJ.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-04-13
Cloaed School Terra,

The Dread school, Dist. No. SO,
closed a successful term Of school
Wednesday, April 5. The patrons
very kindly got up delicious dinner
and served it at the school house.
The dinner was we'll attended BY
the patrons, as we'll as neighbor
friends. After dinner well rem.
eered program was given, followed BY
speeches by some OF the patrons. The
teacher was Fl. B. Hoffman.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-04-13
Last HOPE Vanished.

When leading physicians said that
W. M. Smithart, Of Pekin, Ia. had in
durable consumption, his last hope
vanished; but Dr.. Kings New Dis
covery for Consumption, Coughs and
Colds, kept him ont Of bis grave. He
says: "This great specific completely
cured me, and saved my life. Since
then, / have used 1t for over 10 years,
and consider it . marvellous throat and
lung cure" Strictly scientific cure
for Coughs, Sore Throats or Colds;
sure preventive Of Pneumonia.
Guaranteed, 800 and Sl.00 bottles OF
J. M. Gleissner's drug store. Trial
bottle free.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-04-13
eECENT REFLECTIONS.

Mrs. C. G. Wyandt who has been
seriously Ill 10 improving, fact her
many friends will be glad to know.
j. D. Haskell has sold his resi-
dence northeast Of Abilene to Daniel
Sargent Of Fall City, Neb. Possession
10 given Sept. 1St.
Grant SChopp who has returned
to Ottumwa, Iowa, to play ball with
that city'S team this season will get
$110 o month for the season.
Lost, between Buckeye and Abilene
dark brown overcoat, satin lining.
Reward for return to this office or s.
P. McElhenny, Sherman townshiP.tsC
Marriage licenses: E. 3. HArri-
son, HeringtoD, Florence HaDne, Nc.
Pherson; William Sandow, Jr., Chris.
tina Sigle, Dillon; Samuel GutSeh,
Rosa E. Hull, Elmo.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. NJ. Wallace for
merly Of Abilene but now Of Topeka
announce the engagement Of their
daughter, Jean, to Mr.. j. G. Strickler.
The wedding will take place Wednes'
day, April 26.
"A. E. Martin 10 advertising for
sale in Salins papers the BesTce house,
asking "a, 100. He ends bis sdver-
tisement with, "Here'S your opPOr-
tunity to get away from salins and
live In Abilene"
Walter Macdonald is certain to
have a big crowd Saturday at the
opening Of his ''Ten Nights in a Bar
room" Season. The tent will be on
the lota south OF the U. 2. track be-
tween Mulberry and Walnut.
ID. s. Wagsman has sold 100 acres
for George Rush to N. Z. Gish for
$4,000; Mrs. Knapp's house at 9Th and
Olive to B. +. Sleiebter for $3.50; H.
Fishers house on South Cedar to S,
v. Gish for 1915.
Judge Rankin refused to marry
young couple yesterday afternoon.
The girl was only l6 and did not have
the written consent Of her parents as
required by the new law. She has
sent to Arkansas City to get it II pos
sible.
Mike Mslott's certificate Of cleo
ton has been dipped three times at
10 the blood Of black cat
killed IN q graveyard at the dark Of
the moon and it is believed that the
hoodoo under which be has labored in
getting his name properly before the
puOuc - DfOkeu'
e. j.. Warner writes from sPo-
kane. Washington: "Myseli and
partner have organized 3 COMPANY
With q capital Of 100000, each hold
Jog half Of the stock. Ny prospects
we're never 80. favorable before, and
then 10 live in such 5 beautiful city
With . grand climate makes me feel
good and wish that l was only IS
years old. Bat . man IL 10 older
than be feels snd ] feel - young as l
did Al aOi an determined to live 70
b loo.S
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-04-13
Good MinStrel Show Coming.

Hi Henry's MinstrelS will be at the
Seelye April II. The company has q
reputation for giving good entertain
ments and carries so people. As it
will probably be the closing show Of
the season a big crowd is assured.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-04-13
Faster Sale and Supper.

The Lutheran Ladies' Aid society
will have its Easter sale and supper
on Friday afternoon at the home Of
Mrs. John Johnts. Supper will be
served from tos O'Clock.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-04-13
Coming Homo BY Water.

Mayor Humphrey and M. a. Malott
went to Minneapolis, taking with
them the collApsible beat and are
making water trip hOmeward. The
chances are that they will be stuck in
the ice before they get here. Z
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-04-13
no Iscture on Christian sclenoe.

w. d. McCrackan Of New York
City, one Of the regular lecturers Of
the Christian Science organization,
will lecture in the Seelye theatre
next Sunday at 8 O'Clock. No charge
for admission, all invited. Mr.. Nc.
Cracksn will be the guest of Mrs.
Neiper during his stay here.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1905-06-03
|HAFITTE ~
vi 0UISIANA
| IL BY N1ARY REvEREUX
l-O ILLUSTRATIONS 5r poN WILSON
07s.zr1. q Ao4ssv sveo,eo1
ASHb n
BY MARY 0EVEREUX

he WAS looking out. when Pierre said,
In voice so solemn as to sound ut
terly unlike his own. Come back.
Jean. come and sit on the bed. beside
me. as thou didst when we we're boys
together in Languedoc. l am dying.
and thank God that can die with
thee near me. Having this. ask for
nothing more. The surgeon told me
that II the blood came again from
my side l must reckon my life by min
utes. and the blood is coming now,
my brother. Nay, never mind, AS
Jean started impulsiyely-.for thou
canst do nothing. Let me talk to
thee: that is all
He stopped for a few moments. as
II to gather strength; and when he
spoke again his tone was more in
cisiye.
Jean, can see IL all as 1t will be.
IL thou wilt do as | say. Go to the
governor In person. or. better still,
go to Jackson when he shall come.
Renew the offer. and show the origi-
nal papers sent to thee by the Eng
lish. heard that Claiborne would
have accepted thy proposition. but
was over-ruled by the others. l beg.
as the last thing I can ask Of thee on
earth. to show the papers to Jackson.
Promise me to do this. and all will
be well with thee and thine"
Another brief silence. and then Jean
answered with passion he tried vain
ly to repress Il would not. to save
my life. give this promise TO another.
But. my Pierre. as thou hast asked IT
from me-yes."
The moons rays had stolen up until
the shadows OF the window-bars lay
across the clasped hands. and strug-
gled family along the whitewashed
wall. untouched by the light from the
6imly burning lamp.
Then can I go In peace" had come
like a sigh from the paling lips. as
Jeans head was laid against Pierre's
shoulder.
Put out the lamp" added the dying
man. "let us have only the neon
light
This done. Jean resumed his place
by the bed. and again took the hand
lying so white In the moon rays.
A deep. struggling sigh stirred the
silence.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1905-06-03
chAPrER xxvI.

Night in New Orleans. where the
former gay life Of the streets had for
many weeks been hushed by the
threatened calamity of an attack. or
possible siege
less as the thunder showers OF the
day had left 1t. was still more un-
bearable inside the walls OF the gaol.
where. on the upper coor. In a cell
whose one narrow. iron-barred win
dow faced the east. lay Pierre Lafitte.
The gaoler's wife came in with a
jug of water. and filling cup. held
1t to the stricken mans lips while
gently raising his head.
"Msieur Pierre, trust you will not
be angry with me that l sent this
afternoon to Father PHILIPPE. and ask
ed that a priest be sent here for your
comforting"
rs It Father PHILIPPE of the Coeur
de st. Jean?" he asked.
Surely. m'sieur; and saint him
self" she answered quickly.
Very well. then madame: you may
send the priest to me-" said Pierre.
wearily. and wondering II by any
chance he might here nnd a channel
through which to communicate with
Jean: for he had recalled the name
as that OF one OF the latter's friends.
The woman soon returned. bringing
lighted lamp, which she placed upon
the floor. near the foot OF the bed.
and. Pierre. closing his eyes to shut
away the glare, did not see the tall.
black-robed form that entered with
her, and then mo,ioned her to leave
the room.
As she did so. the priest walked to
the window and stood looking out, his
back turned to the bed, until the last
echo OF the woman's footsteps died
away. Then striding hastily to the
door. he closed 1t softly. and, throw
Ing back his cowl. revealed the pale
face of Jean Lafitte.
Pierre. my brother" he said. TAX
ing care to lower his passionate voice
TO almost a whisper. as he dropped
upon his knees beside the bed. My
poor Pierre, tell me who has brought
this upon thee"
Pierre smiled. as his hot fingers
ciasped the cool ones that seemed
throbbing with passion and revenge.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1905-06-03

What is 1t. my Pierre-art thou in
pain?"
There was 70 reply.
Pierre. my brother. tell me-arf
thou in PAIN" Jean repeated. con.
scious that the hand he held lay
heavy. and was growing cooler.
He laid II tenderly on the coverlet
and. rising. pulled tho bed out. so that
1t was bathed in = flood OF moonlight
The whitening radiance touched the
half parted lips and wide-open eyes
OF face whose cold paiIor would
show even whittier In the mornings
sun.
Truly had Pierre's premonition
been verified: never would those
sightless eyes behold the France he
had longed to see once more.
The morning OF September Il was
clear and cloudless, with the brisk
wind distending the canvas of II. b.
NJ. brig Sophia" as she made her
way toward the little island on the
East Pass known as The Turtle"
There had been little doubt among
the English as TO Lafitte's decision.
and their opinion had been strengthen
ed to q certainty by reason OF the
recent attack upon Barataria, the de
tails Of which had been reported to
Capt. Percy.
II was therefore with . very COM
placent mind that Capt Lockyer look
ed ahead ON the little island lying on
the heaving water. with the MONDAY
heat shimmering In = dazzle OF pris-
matte coloring over Its green growths.
He was soon ashore. and glanced
around expectantly. but no one was to
be seen. His eyes were attracted by
large piece OF white poper, out
spread upon the impaling thorns OF a
bush only . few yards on He went
toward II. and soon read what wrought
. decided change In his expression OF
complacency. besides bringing an
oath from his lips.
Then. plucking the paper from the
bush. he crushed II in his hand. and
turning about. went back to his boat,
where. with . look Of disappointment
and rage that told his crew Of some
thing having gone wrong. he ordered
them to push on.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1905-06-03
ULCERS FOR 80 YEARS.
Painful Eruptions From Knees to Feet
Seemed IncurabIe-Cuticura
Ends Misery.

Another OF those remarkable cures
by Cutieura, after doctors and all else
had failed. is testified to by Mr.. NJ.
C. Moss of Gainesville, Texas. in the
years I suffered from painful ulcers
and an eruption from my knees TO
feet. and could nnd neither doctors
ror medicine TO help me. until used
Cuticura Soap. Ointment and Pills.
which cured me in six months. They
helped me the very first time I used
them. and I am glad to write this SO
that others suffering as I cid may be
saved from misery"
After a man learns the baseball game.
he has to learn the language OF the
sporting editor IL he wants to know
what happened.