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Omaha daily bee., 1899-05-25
PAYING CUBAN SOLDIERS.

AS now arranged payment of the Gu
ban soldiers will begin on Saturday
next, when it will be shown how many
of them are disposed to accept the money
and surrender their arms and equip
ment. The present indications are that
the men will generally refuse the con-
ditions. although the modified order of
General Brooke in regard to the giving
up of arms provides that they shall be
kept in arsenals as souvenirs, in which
the soldiers will retain a proprietary
interest and may recover them when
ever Cuban government Is established.
But the men appear to regard their guns
as a possession more precious than the
money offered them would be, badly as
they need the latter, and it is expected
that most of them will reject the offer
of this government.
In that event the question will arise
what the next step shall be in the work
of pacifcation. 1t Is announced that
the American authorities will not under
take house to- house search for arms,
but with 10000 or 10000 men having
guns at their command and dissatisfied
with their treatment the situation will
be exceedingly unsatisfactory. These
men, destitute and having no immediate
prospect of bettering their condition,
may make no end of trouble. There is
more or less threatening being heard
and we may be very sure that those
who are opposed to American authority
will exert all the influence they can
bring to bear to foster popular discon-
tent. Unquestionably the United States
is fair and generous in this matter, but
the majority of Cubans seem to have
little conception of fairness and gener-
osty. II would be most unfortunate if
we should have to adopt aggressive
measures, but this may become neces-
sary
Omaha daily bee., 1899-05-25
One of Moore's Victims Dies.

KANSAS CITY, May 24.-Mrs Anna Meek,
80 years old, Of Turner Kan, who was shot
on Sunday by Levi Moore, city market
clerk, died of her injuries today. Mrs Jen-
ME Campbell and Mrs. Ella Lands, Moore's S
other two victims, are believed to be dying,
Mrs. Campbell had deserted Moore for an
other man and he shot her. Mrs. Neck and
Mrs. Lands tried to protect Mrs. Campbell,
which prompted Moore to shoot them also.
Moore has a family in Admission, Ala. He is
in jail.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-05-25

One of the difficulties which will beset
the United States in colonial govern
ment is already Strikingly apparent in
the Philippines. The executive author
ity under our form of government is
powerless to do more than execute laws
passed by congress and can do nothing
toward meeting unforeseen emergencies.
In the efforts to restore peace in the
islands neither the army authorities nor
the commission can give an absolute
pledge as to the future because it has
no power to bind congress, and those
under arms hesitate to give up, until
absolutely compelled to do so, in the alb
sence of definite pledge.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-05-25

Neither County Attorney Shields nor
his popocratic newspaper apologst has
yet had word of explanation as to his
employment of his brother as stenog-
rapher on the county pay roll while the
stenographic work of his office is per-
formed by young woman paid by
assessments on his deputies.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-05-25

Senator Van Dusen perpetrated a
ghastly If not ghostly joke when he
expressed the opinion, that South
Omaha may some day be annexed to
Omaha unless the objection prevailed
against connecting such lively young
city with cemetery. Some people may
not appreciate the slnator's iokes
Omaha daily bee., 1899-05-25

While municipal campaigns seldom cut
any figure in national politics, it is plain
that the factional feeling stimulated in
the recent city election in Chicago in
which Altgeld, as the representative of
the extreme Bryan wing of the democ-
racy, pitted himself on an independent
ticket against Carter Harrison, the
regular democratic nominee, cannot be
kept out Of the rational councils Of the
Omaha daily bee., 1899-05-25

When our irascible county attorney
comes in contact with n Herdmanite
gambler he uses feather duster.
When he comes in contact with some
body who does not train with the Herd
man gang he uses club.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-05-25

When 1t comes to voting away right
of-way privileges to railroads the coun-
Gil Is always very prompt, but when it
comes to ordering railroads to reclpro-
cate by providing viaduct facilities the
council is usually dilatory.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-05-25

Senator Platt is out in an interview
advocating the denomination and re-
election of both President Mckinley and
Vice President Hobart. This is where
the New York senator has stolen a
march on his less willy colleagues.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-05-25

As the grass begins TO grow on the
range the stories of probable Indian
outbreaks are started with as great reg
ularity as the small boy brings out his
marbles, Montana is the first of the
northern states TO spring a report that
the Cheyennes are on the eve of taking
to the warpath. 1t will not require
many thousand troops to settle the
trouble.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-05-25

The council has finally mustered up
courage TO sustain the mayors veto
against the erection of more fire traps
in the business district by special dis
pensation. The council should show
its sincerity by refusing to pass any
more resolutions abrogating the fire
limit ordinance in the interest of IA
Yorel constituents.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-05-25

Governor Poynter has made public
his appointments as members of the
state brands and marks committee. AS
the Jobs are chiefly honorary, none of
them have been claimed by the Omaha
gang of popocratic hold-ups.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-05-25

Our popocratic friends are complain
ing because the expense of the Philip
pine commission is estimated at $4,000,
but when the Mutz $4,000 smiling com
mlttee Is mentioned they become dis
creetly silent
Omaha daily bee., 1899-05-25
STATEMENT OF CIRCULATION.

State of Nebraska, Douglas County, S.;
George b Tzschuck. secretary of The Bee
Publishing company, being duly sworn says
that the actual number OF full ana complete
copies of The Daily, Morning, Evening ana
Sunday Bee. printed during the month Oh
Anrll 1S4l Nun a 4 fnllnupg.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-05-25

Memorial day is only one week off.
Don't forget to lend support to the conf
mittee which has, the preparations for
the Memorial day demonstration in
charge
Omaha daily bee., 1899-05-25

The next time Admiral Schley desires
to Omaha. Barring possibly the Sd of
last July there never was a time in his
life when he has been kept buster.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-05-25

Globe Democrat.

blODt-D democrat.
Americas representatives at the peace
conference have been given seats in the
front row. 1t is an appreciated honor and
II the congress adjourns without making
some headway 1t will not be the fault of the
MEN in the orchestra chairs.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-05-25

Mayor Moores is using his veto pen
without fear or favor and even his enc
mics will concede that in the discharge
of his duty he stands for the interests
of the taxpayers as against the tax
cbirl
Omaha daily bee., 1899-05-25

Admiral Dewey says he leaves Manila
with regrets. But not half so many
regrets as were experienced by the
Spanish admiral when he left Manila
Omaha daily bee., 1899-05-25

St. Louis Republic.

~ IIVUIS INtUUUIIN'
Germany's naval attache in Washington
finds much to admire in our war ships, Off
GERS and bluejackets. They are certainly
likable lot-even the Spaniards will admit
that when they recover from the first shock
Of a rather unconventional intrnductinn.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-05-25

Unfortunately the soldiers over in the
Philippines are not in a position to cele
brate peace jubilee like their com
rades at Washington.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-05-25
HowIing Restrained.

lnuiandDOIs News,
1t is a good thing the Ford tax bill Of
New York was not proposed by Kansas
or a Nebraska Legislature. What a howl
there would have been about the revival Of
the spirit OF confscation
Omaha daily bee., 1899-05-25

The press censorship at Manila has
eliminated in the suppression of a
Spanish paper for printing seditious
matter. The expected sometimes hap
Omaha daily bee., 1899-05-25

The post-mortem tax collection ma
chinery which is part of Iowa's revenue
system gives promise of checking eX-
tensve tax Sinking. 1t Is a matter of
common notoriety that the amount of
moneys, credits and similar property
returned for assessment as personally
year by year by rich men in particular
is only small percentage of the inven-
toried value of their estates after death.
The Iowa law allows suit to be brought
for taxes evaded for ten years preced-
ing the death of testator and in num-
Der of instances large sums have been
thus recovered. The estate Of the late
Millionaire Boardman of Marshalltown
is thus to be brought to account, the in
ventory showing that he had more
money on deposit in one bank than the
aggregate amount returned for taxation
for the past ten years. The collection
of this class of back taxes, if persist
entity followed up, will add materially to
the resources of Iowa public treasures.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-05-25

If Admiral Schley keeps this up he
will soon be as proficient as a speech
maker as he is as a ship destroyer.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-05-25

1t looks as if Governor Poynter were
also becoming addicted to the banquet
habit
Omaha daily bee., 1899-05-25

Queen Victoria is another woman who
would not conceal her age if she could.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-05-25

Richmond Dispatch: A one-armed lee
turer was arguing the pros and cons of a
certain subject and having concluded his
on with: .'And now, on the other hand"
Whereupon a boy in the front row, inter;
jected: But you amt got no other hand.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-05-25

Washington Star: These Americans
won't meet us half way" said the Filipino,
"No." answered the general We've both
been travelling in the same direction Ihey
couldn't"
Omaha daily bee., 1899-05-25

indianapolis Journal: by the way, what
is the difference in time between here and
at depends upon what kind Of time you
mean to have, out in a general way sEo All
hour ought to cover II.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-05-25

Somerville Journal: A sign in a country
store up in Nsw, Hampshire reads as fol
ask for it. and If you get it congratulate
yourself"
Omaha daily bee., 1899-05-25

Cleveland Plain Dealer: THE usher took
us all the way down the aisle ana thsn
crowded the six Of us into one httIe pew
Weren't YOU incensed? ~ =,
,.Incensed? No. II isn't hlgh Church,
Omaha daily bee., 1899-05-25
LIGHT AND BREEZY.

Cleveland Plain Dealer: Mrs. Stormer
is an enthusiastic expansionist isn't she?'
"I didn't know It"
Yes she has left off corsets.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-05-25

Detroit Journal: ~ wonder why they pu
such exagg rated heads on canes
80 the chappies will know which end L
hold toward the ground, / suppose
Omaha daily bee., 1899-05-25

Chicago News: You told the conductor
Willie was under So?
Hush! That's new scheme I've dis
covered"
"Tell me the secret"
We'll, you see 3 is the number in Willies
hat"
New York Journal Penn--Can you sug
gest any way in which L might improve
my new novel?
Brushe-You might put the last chapter
first.
Penn-But all the characters die in the
last chapter.
Brushe-Yes, ! know. -'r'
Omaha daily bee., 1899-05-25

PUBLISHED EVERY MORNING.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-05-25
TIE OMAHA DAILY BEE,

Il. RosEwATER, Editor.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-08-24
Be is Clerk Of the the United States
Circuit Court.
A KlNSMAN OF MklNlEY
Said That Major Allison Will Get Ap-
pOintm0nt.
SURPRISE TO LOCAL REPUBLICANS
By Some Opinion is Expressed That a
Political Debt Had to Be Paid
Allison is Not an Ala
bama Man
SURPRISE TO LOCAL REPUBLICANS

N W. Trimble. clerk of the United
States circuit court has rendered his res
ignation to Judge Shelby to become eff
fective on September 4. The resignation
was requested by the judge of the newly
created district and it is Understood that
Major Charles J. Allison, first cousin of
President Mckinley, will be Mr.. Trimbles
successor.
It was sometime ago that Judge Shelby
requested the resignation. but the secret
did not leak out until yesterday and then
there was CONSERVATION in the local re-
publican ranks. Some of the more promi-
nent local leaders were very severe in
their condemnation of the act, while
others would have nothing to say until
they heard further.
Mr. Trimble seemed surprised that the
matter had gained publicity and had little
to say further than to confirm the report
that his resignation had been requested
by Judge Shelby.
Judge Shelby has expressed to me a
wish to appoint a friend" said Mr.. Trim
BILE, land, of course, he has this right.
My resignation has been rendered and
Judge Shelby has the appointment of the
position l now occupy and, of course. he
can exercise his own pleasure Natur-
ally, he would appoint a friend, but I
have no intimation from him as to who
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-08-24
OLYMPIA COTTON MILLS
Contract for Building Was Let to
Birmingham Firm

The contract for the erection of the
Olympia cotton mills at Columbia. 8. c.,
to be the largest single mill building in
the southern states. has been awarded to
7. C. Thompson & Bro. the well known
contractors of this city.
Tine building will be four stories high and
will be $50 feet long. Isl feet wide and Is
feet high, requiring over 12.00o,OOO brick in
itsec construction. 1t will have an enormous
floor space, over eight and one-half acres
The capital stock of the company which
will own and operate 1t will be $1.5OO,0OO.
Construction on the mills will be begun
early in September and Thompson & Bro.
expect to have it completed some time in
June.
The popular contractors are receiving
many congratulations on their good for
tune.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-08-24
FOR ATTEMPTED ASSAULT
Young Married Woman Has Will Cliff
ton Arrested on This Charge

Mrs. Mary Gates, young married wo-
man residing near Dolomite. has sworn out
a warrant against VIII Clifton, charging
him with attempted assault on her person.
Clifton, young white man. Is now in
the county Jail, where he was placed by
Deputy Sheriff Lee Mattingly, of BESSIE
mer. The deputy captured young Clifton
near Dolomite and brought him at once to
Birmingham.
Clifton strenuously denies his guilt and
says he was arrested from pure Spite
He says there is no doubt but that he
will come clear. He also stated that he
could not imagine now the charges were
brought against him, as there was not the
slightest foundation for them. He seems
to fear that his wife. who he says is very
i'll. will be much distressed by his trouble
and this may add to her illness.
The young man was in the employ of
the Woodward Iron company when ar
rested
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-08-24
my successor Will be-"
The Younghlooa Fight

nv some 1t was intimatNs that the
YounCblood fight mad entered into the local
office, but this was somewhat discredited
by the fact that the removal OF Mr. Trim
BILE was roundly condemned by Julian H.
Bingham, collector of internal revenue.
who is said to be warm supporter Of
Mr. Youngblood.
1.-THE citizens of the state" said Mr..
Bingham, regardless of political az
citations will condemn the appointment
of Allison to succeed Mr. Tr1mble as
outra geous and unpardonable. The re-
moVal of a competent, deserving off1-
cial, who has resided in the state for
more than thirty years. to make place
for a man absolutely unknown and who
has not resided in Birmingham exceed
ing more than thirty days. is in my
opinion humilating to every republic
can or democrat who assisted Judge
Shelby In his contest
Mr. Bingham expressed the belief that
Allison did not receive the endorsement
of single republican of the state. Asked
If MIR. Vaughan had endorsed him he adj
hered to the same opinion. The latter left
yesterday morning for Washington.
THE appointment will have "a tendency
to destroy the harmony of the party,
continued Mr.. Bingham, "and perhaps
cause a new alignment OF forces. The
party has never had a boss as the term
now implies, and no man has heretofore
taken such liberties with it as our new
judge. Unless l am very much mistaken
ALBANIA republicans will hear of this for
the next ten years. The rank and file will
look with disJrust upon any man, even the
closest personal friends of the judge. and
the new clerk. who has the temerdty to
publicly approve of the act"
Would Demoral.ze the Party
D. A. Cooper. marshal OF the Northern
district of Alabama, said that the affair
would have most demoralizing effect on
the party. The news came as q great sur
prise to him and he had nothing to say,
more than that it seemed to him that an
ALBANIAN could have been found who was
in every way qualified to fill the office
CONTINUED on Sixth Page)
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-08-24

Grand Sacred Concert, 4 to
6 D. m. next Sunday at East
Lake, by Memoli's peerless
band. Take green, white and
gold East Lake cars.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-08-24
HOGS AND COWS SHOULD
NOT BE KEPT IN CITY
Sanitary Inspector Gotten Addresses Let
ter 10 the Mayor Asking for Pas
sage of Prohibitory Laws.

Sanitary Inspector Gotten recommends
that laws be passed for'bidding the keep
ing of cows and hogs within the city limits.
He has addressed letter to Mayor Dren-
men on the subject. which has been re-
ferred to the police and sanitation COM
mittee.
The letter Is as follows:
in the early days of Birmingham
when vacant lots were plentiful and
vegetation unrestricted in large part
OF the city, laws we're passed defining
conditions under which citizens might
keep cows and hogs within the city
limits Conditions have changed. The
city Is built up and vacant lots are the
exception from Morris avenue to
Fifteenth street north. In many por-
lions the present law is a constant
source OF complaint. 1t Is
fact there is no sanitary law
that will totally disnfeet a cow
stable or hog pen that is practical
bic In the resident portion of the city
COW house must be built within a few
feet of houses on adjoining lots. No mat
ter how cleanly these stables are built
they will produce bad doors and annoy
those living near. The only effective
way OF stopping these complaints Is
prohibiting cows being kept in any
LAiChly pCItlOA VA liS NieJ'
Hogs are the most absolute nuisance.
Befouling the streets and alleys. turn
ing over garbage barrels. keeping foul
mud holes under closets and If you pen
them they are still worse for they are
led on swil that is half decayed and
collected from all portions of the city
and the air contaminated for blocks.
They are a nuisance to both owner and
citizen and laws to prohibit them from
being kept under any conditions within
the city limits and fines sufficient
against the owner to prevent them
from being allowed to be found within
the clty limits would, believe, be APP
pteriate,l and sustained by almost every
citizen and be very decided benefit
from q sanitary point of view.
Yours truly
"ROBERT GOTTEN, NJ. D..
Sanitary Inspector"
The communication has been referred TO
the police and sanitation committee.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-08-24

lew the average. Today's, however, prom
Uses to be of thrilling and intense interest
from beginning to end. The giant Tonnes
see company bull will appear on the stage
promptly at o'clock this morning. to be
faced by Matador Cabaniss with his sharp
and flexible sword. He will be assisted by
the able corps of the back tax commits
sioner's office, who will occupy the POSI-
ton of Picadors. After having disposed of
this great corporate bull and dragged its
carcass from the stage, then the other
corporatons-the Sloss, Thomas, Wood
ward and street railroad companies-will
be brought on one after the other. No adj
mission fee will be charged. The per-
torrance will be open to the public.
Yesterdays session was not exciting. ne
Alabama Brewing company's case was the
most important before the board The
back tax commissioner wanted to raise the
assessment on this property to $137 900. Mr..
Roden had given 1t in as S4S700. Mr..
Rcden was before the board and was
piled with many questions by Mr.. Weak
ley The board consulted and decided not
to raise the assessment, ON the ground
that the plant had not been in opera ton
long enough to do much business and
should not be taxed for more than 1t could
bear at the present time.
Attorney Cabaniss disagreed with the de-
cision of the board and stated that he
would appeal the matter to the courts.
The Singer Manufacturing company s
case was called next. Its manager. a
smooth-faced young man with pompadour
hair, took the stand.
"How many sewing machines do you
carry in stock?" asked Mr.. Weakley.
'Ten or twelve" said the young man.
what are they WORTH"
Eighteen dollars each"
Glow many wagons have your"
give" =.
Are they assessor
yes"
"Do you sell on the installment plan?"
,"Yes"
,"What is this assessment" asked Chair
man Earle.
'srhree hundred dollars" replied Mr..
Weakley.
How many machines do you sell a
month";" asked Mr. Weakley.
Probably $50 a year." responded the
agent.
The board congregated to confer.
mo raise" quickly declared Chairman
Earle.
stand aside, SIR" said Mr.. Ward, and
thus ended the case.
I, W. Walter, of the Southern Grain
company, next took the stand and was
piled with similar questions. He and Mr..
Cabaniss soon agreed and his assessment
was put at 49, 900, instead of $1,000. Mr. WAL
tier stated that by inadvertence he had
omitted his solvent credits
t. H. Spencer, the Twentieth street mer-
chant, after telling all about his business,
was raised from 200 to $4,000.
Mr.. Simmons, of the Simmons, Durham
company, next appeared upon the stage and
agreed to raise of $1,000 without institut-
ing a kick.
Saks Does Turn
Then Louis Saks, the big clothing mer-
chant, appeared before the board and
asked that his agreement with Mr.. Wet
more, by which his stock of goods was
taxed at $4,000 be reconsidered. He said
that he agreed to an assessment of $4,000
to prevent having to bring his books and
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-08-24
ARTHUR MORGAN DEAD
He Was the Only Son of Prof H. A.
Morgan of Woodlawn

Morgan of Woodlawn
Arthur Morgan. the only son of Professor
Fl. A. Morgan, of Woodlawn, died at Nor
rilton, Ark, Tuesday afternoon.
Professor Morgan left Immediately for
Arkansas and will reach Woodlawn this
afternoon at o'clock with the remains.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-08-24
HEAT NOT so INTENSE
Maximum Temperature of go 8 Degrees
Yesterday

The heat was not so intense yesterday as
the day before, although the weather bu-
reau report showed maximum tempera-
ture of 1913 degrees, the minimum being
TAB.
People generally were very greatful for
the relaxation in the humidity of the
weather, and expressed themselves so.
There was not so much swearing and "cus-
sing" Soda water fountains did a rushing
business, and the attendants were kept in
a continual rush from about o'clock In
the morning until nearly dark.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-08-24

Then Louis Saks, the big clothing mer-
chant, appeared before the board and
asked that his agreement with Mr. Wet
more, by which his stock of goods was
taxed at $4,000 be reconsidered. He said
that he agreed to an assessment of $4,000
to prevent having to bring his books and
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-08-24
TO CLEANSE THE SYSTEM

Edectually yet gentle, when costiye or bill
ious to permanently overcome hibitual con-
situation, to awaken the kidneys and liver
to a healthy activity. without irritating or
weelxening them to dispel headaches, colds,
or feyers use Syrup of Figs. made by the
California Fig Syrup Co.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-08-24
JUDGE SHELBY REQUESTS
RESIGNATION OF TRIMBLE
MAYOR NAMES COMMITTEE
TO LOOK INTO DEATH TRAP

power being required. Mr. Johns claims
that the elevators can be handled by any
ordinary man.