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The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-24
The Announcement Premature.

When asked today if 1t was true as reported that the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad Company proposed to double the capacity of it's Ensley steel mill at once. President Nat Baxter. of that company. stated that he knew nothing of the report. He further add ed that he had no idea where the story originated. It is believed that this step will be eventually taken, ow- ing to the increasing demands for the mills output, but the announcement that it is to be done at once appears to be altogether premature.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-24

FRANCHISES NOT TAXABLE.
They are Held as Intangible Prop
 ertv c, Texas Courts.

Austin. Tex, May 23-The Supreme Court today handed down an opinion in which it holds that the franchises of railroad and corporations: known as r,Ic in tangible property. are not taxable; The Dist District ~ Court and from there was ap- peaied to the Third Court of Civil Ap- peais at Austin and to the Supreme Court 5Tne decision of the latter court affirms the decisions of the lower courts. There was a test case which was styled the state of Texas vs. the Austin and North western Railroad Company, wherein It road corporation. The court holds that the franchise of a corporation without It's real property Is lifeless and also that tax ing the franchise and real property would he double taxation not permitted under ne laws of Texas.
 The continual changing of ones mind Is apt to wear 1t out.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-24
wilI pave Water Street.

The Board of Public Works this af. ternoon determined to pave Water Street first from Government to St. Louis Street. distance of five blocks The specifications and estimates will be ready in thirty days but the Board does not expect to get to work before ninety days.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-24
Another Oil Company.

An oil company under the title of the Mobile Development Company. was or ganized here tonight with A. s. Ly- ons as President, c. W. stanton. Vice President, and General Manager, Will liam H. Leinkauf. Treasurer and M. F. Kirkbride. Secretary.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-24
Permit for New Buildings.

A building permit was issued this morning for the erection of twenty three one-story frame dwellings on Eigth Avenue and Twenty sixth Street. costing $500 each. The permit was issued to Judge H. B. Tompkins of Atlanta. The dwellings are to be con- structed as an investment.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-24
Athletic Club Reorganizes.

The Birmingham Athletic Club has re-organized with a capital stock of 10000. The club is preparing plans for the erection of building of it's own which project will be undertaken in a very short time. It has a membership of ohout 6An
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-24
Bloodhounds Purchased.

Two blood hounds, recently ordered purchased by the County Commission srs for the use of the sheriff of this be fine dogs.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-24

The devil sends the wicked wind That blows our skirts knee-high; But God is good, and he sends the dust That blows in the bad mans eye.
 Boston Globe.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-24
Annual orphans' Excursion.

The annual orphans excursion for the benefit of the orphans of this city, given by the employees of the Louisville and Nashville Railroad, took place to- day to Biloxi. There were fourteen coaches packed, and the excursion was a grand success. E
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-24

ST. LOUIS, May 23.-Dr. Thomas F. Rumbold, known in America and Europe for his contributions to medical litera- tlre and researches in nasal surgery, died at his home here today, aged q years.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-24

SAN JUAN, P. R.. May 23.-When GOV ernor Allen. who arrived here today on the Mayfower, landed at the water front ing thedocks were thronged with thou sands of people. He was greeted with rOusing cheers.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-24
TELEGRAPHIC BREVITIES

BERLIN, May 2a-From the report of the Hanseatic Colonization Company. 1t is learned that number of Boens nave engaged 10 settle in the company's colo nies in Southern Brazil
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-24

the HanSeatic Colonlzatlon company, II is learned that number of Boens nave engaged to settle in the companys colo nies in Southern Brazil.
 ST. LOUIS. May 2S.-Dr. Thomas F. Rumbold, known in America and Europe for his contributions to medical htera- ture and researches in nasal surgery, died at his home here today, aged n years.
 SAN JUAN, P. R.. May 23.-when Gov ernor Allen, who arrived here today on the Mayhower, landed at the water Iront- ing thedocks were thronged with thou sands of people. He was greeted "itn rousing cheers.
 WICHITA, Kas., May 23.-J. W: Mahey poured the contents of doubie-barreieo shot-gun into osn the DOoy or 3odaV' o without apparent cause. Ken was fatally wound ed A mob organized to lynch Mahey, put has not yet found the officer who took him in charge.
 ST LOUIS, May 23.-The grand jury to- day indicted Michael J. Gibbons, John L. Gilis. R. H. Johnson and Frank A. Muliigan, Judges and clerks at the last municipal election, who are charged With making false election returns. Frank Austinger was indicted on the charge Of repeating.
 COLUMBUS, O., May 23.-The Sovereign Camp. Woodmen of the World, continued i'm Committee of the Whole today consld- erinR the report of the Legislative Com misSion. It is expected that final ad- iournment can be taken Saturday. The soyereiCn officers were directed to con fer with a Denver accident insurance company which has adopted the name or inc order without authority ana II an agreement cannot be reached, ntlgation will probably result.
 LONDON, May 3.-Sir Alfred HlcK. man. Conservative, (former president or the British Iron Trade Association) in the Eouse of Commons today protested aeainst railroads which were Govern neentaIlv controlled, especially in Bur mah and Egypt continuing buying Ameri- nan locomotives, when the report or the fnsnector of Burmah Railroads, men tioned by Lord Hamilton, the Indian Sec retary, in the House May '. showed they required more repairs and more coal than locomotives built on British hnes'
 ARKANSAS CITY, Kas., May 2.-A -ani~,av from Arkansas City. Kas., to the SSau,heas at is now assured. The informa- .;on WAS given out today that road Ino Io,id he built which will connect South ero Kansas with the coal fields and lum- Sa dIstrIcts of the Indian territory and HTksnsas' The details have not been ti, out. but the route of the new road S9tl, he from Fort Smith, Ark, by way of south McAlester to Arkansas City. Tas Money sufficient to construct the road has been secured and work will be- gin at once.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-24
Mayors to Form an Association.

Mayor W. M. Drennen Is receiving number of replies from the various Mayors through the State signifying their intention of coming to the con- vention to be held here June for'the purpose of organizing an Alabama League of Municipalities. Replies came in this morning from the Mayors of Alexander City. Attalla and Tus- caloosa. all of whom will be here. All the suburban mayors will also be in at- tendance. The cab for tse convention was sent out only a few days ago. and Mayor Drennen IS pleased with the promptness of the various mayors in replying.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-24
GUILTY OF CONTEMPT
MOSES LEBANoFF SENT TO JAIL
 BY JUDGE MEEK.
Failed to Obey Order Issued by the United States Court in Regard to Bankruptcy Proceed
 ings-hven 30 Days.

Birmingham. May 23.-(Special.)-- Moses Lebanoff, formerly a merchant on Twentieth Street. was sentenced to thirty days Imprisonment in the county jail this morning by Judge Meek in the United States Court.
 Lebanon was found guilty of con- tempt of court in failing to obey an or- der issued by Judge Bruce. The case arose out of bankrutcy proceedings growing out of petition in bankrupt cy filed by the prisoner some months ago. A trustee was appointed and an order issued by the referee in bank ruptcy requiring Lebanon to turn over the assets to the trustee. Demand was made, but Lebanon denied having any assets. The matter was reported to Judge Bruce, who ordered a rule re- quiring Lebanoff to appear and show cause why he had not obeyed the or- der of the referee and this order was not obeyed. A bench warrant was then issued for the arrest of Lebanon.
 The prisoner claimed he was in Tal- ladega sick at the time he was served and did not know he would be in con- tempt if he failed to obey the order. Judge Meek held that the answer was insufficient, and declared the defend ant guilty of contempt. The assets in the case it is alleged. amount to $6, 900.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-24

The continual changing of ones mind is apt to wear 1t out.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-02-21

1t is pretty late in the day, after all the
effective denials of similar charges. for q
representative in Congress to attack the
army of the United States for it's .'barba-
rous' conduct In the Philippines. Almost
periodically since the war in the archipel-
ago began there have come these asser-
lions, usually based upon letters making
hearsay statements that the officers have
encouraged or deliberately ordered their
men to slay the Filipinos without mercy.
On one occasion. it will be recalled. 1t was
charged that some prisoners were shot to
death by their captors For time. In
deed, there was a veritabie riot of rumor,
which was given the dignity of deliberate
accusation without such proof as would
he considered for moment by an unpreJu-
diced judge. The prisoner-killing story was
fully disprOved and other libels upon the
army IN the Philippines We're set at rest
by later evidence TO the contrary. Now
comes Mr.. I4entz, who has figured in pre-
vious Incidents OF this kind. declaring that
the campaign in the Philippines has been
marked by deliberate brutality on the part
OF the Americans. His charge Is based
upon a soldiers alleged letter. The army
doubtless contains some very imaginative
young men. perhaps some vindictive SOL
diers. who delight in romancing for the
benefit of their relatives at home, or who
are working off grudges against comrades
or officers. Then there is the chance that
the letter may have been forged. like the
one also from the Philippines which vas
exposed recently az fraudulent fabrica-
ton libeling the army on similar lines.
There is nothing In the record to warrant
the belief that the American soldiers In
the Philippines. manly men at home, have
been transformed In Asia into brutal
beasts II is shameful that such accusa-
tons are Haunted in the halls of Congress
without investigation and in the heat Of
partisan debate. Fortunately the country
understands fully the character OF both
he ARMY and Of its traducerS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-02-21
Delays on the Post Office,


There is great complaint of the slow prog
ress made In the construction Of the new
government building. After making all due
allowance for delays caused by strikes and
other circumstances beyond the control Of
the contractors 1t would seem that the COM
plants made justifable. At present
there Is no reason. so far as has been made
public, why the work should not be pushed
Instead, there only few men at work
and the building progresses SO slowly that
middle-aged citizens of Chicago are begin
ming to wonder whether they will live to see
the structure completed The entire block
which Is occupied by the government is sur
rounded by large and important office and
other business buildings, and the people who
control this property complain that their
tenants are continually growing more and
more dissatisfied. Not only is the new post
office unsightly In its present condition. but
1t Is lnconvenient and even somewhat dan
gerOus to attempt to use the sidewalks
which surround 1t. If the building were
under construction by private firm 1t is
safe to say that more speed would be shown
in rushing 1t to completion. There Is no
reason why the national government should
be less expeditions. 1t Is spending thou
sands Of dollars for rent each year. which
will be saved when the new building Is
ready for occupation. The bureau which
Is In charge of the work should take steps
to see that no further unnecessary delays
are allowed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-02-21


The fate Of the war revenue reduction bill
seems still to be In doubt. and 1t will be
we'll for both the country and the party
responsible for legislation If that condition
of affairs continues to the end of the SEES
sion. For two good reasons:
% The country's legitimate expenses are
larger than they have ever been before. At
a mere glance they are calculated to sober
the expression Of the face most decidedly
But upon investigation they are found to
be in keeping with the requirements of the
case. We have q new condition OF pubic
affairs, and we must meet IL. The revenues
now being collected are adequate TO that
end, and maybe not 80 very much in excess
Of that. AT any rate. 1t might be well TO
leave them undisturbed for at least an
other year. By that time our problem in
the new possessions will probably be sim
pier, and more within the range of perma-
nent calculation. Superhuous taxation is
never wise. but the people are not groan-
ing under a burden OF that kind now.
Those the most insisteGt upon action at
this session are rich brewers and tobacco
manufacturers. and current report ascribes
their activity more to desire To secure re-
turns for contributions TO last years cam
paigns than tn escape from any hardshlps
stand
GU The party in power is committed to
reduction of taxation. bat it is unnecessary
to point out that last years republican
platform was drawn before this years sup
ply bills were The situation OF today Is
the situation to he met. Money In large
amounts is absolutely necessary, not to
mention extravagances that have been In
I'm god In nd
ing that money why change It? But if a
change Is decreed. why make 1t on lines
that appear To be dictated BY few power
full commercial and manufacturing inter
ests, rather than upon lines of relief in
which business interests in general would
share? Why set aside the House bill, which
represents the wishes of many interests.
for the Senate bin. which caters undis-
guisediy to but two interests? Why this
bowling DOWN before the beer mug and the
tobacco pouch?
1t Is stated that IL the Senate bill Is agreed
to in conference 1t wilt he supported by
votes from both parties In both the Senate
and the House. That Is altogether likely.
The big corporations subscribe to the cam
paign funds of both parties. Mr.. Have
meyer of the sugar trust has explained
that little matter under oath with the most
refreshing candor. But the party RESPONSE
bic for legislation will be the one to suffer
at the polls II the corporations are permit
ted TO shape revenue reduction, and now Is
the time for that very patent fact to have
the proper weight with the House leaders
Better let the matter go over until next
session than accept responsibility for tax
reduction 50 conspicuously In the interest
of the corporations handling beer and to-
bacco.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-02-21

Governor Odeli Is expected today to sign
the bill recently passed by the state legisla-
ture. vetoed by the mayor of New York
the police administration in the metropolis,
known as the ''single-headed police law"
In anticipation Of this action the retiring
board of four commissioners yesterday
named temporary successor to Chief
Deyery who Is to be thus legiSla ted out Of
office, both as chief and as a member Of the
force. Deyery Is expected to fight the case
In the courts, and lively shindy may soon
be precipitated. The new police organiza-
ton Is to consist of q single commissioner.
to be named by the mayor, and removable
by him OF by the governor. A Tammany
man Of not Over-savory repute Is slated for
removal hanging over him, 1t will be in
teresting to observe how a Tammany man
will act under the present peculiar condi-
tons of police administration in New York
VIII he undertake to close the pool rooms
and dives from which II Is believed no Is
personally enriched? VIII he insist upon q
rigid enforcement of the laws by q police
force which has under Tammany govern
ment heretofore always been used as
profitable agency for the evasion OF the
laws? The raid conducted by the district
attorney upon a pool room the other day
Indicated how easy It Is for the authorities
do so and will work together. The fact
that a prominent Tammany Official was
caught in that raid has not helped the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-02-21
The Chinese Problem.

Affairs in China have taken a more favor
able turn during the past day or two. The
Chinese ENJOYS have notified the foreign
ministers that an edict Is to he sent at once
confirming tho death sentences and that
the executions Will probably take place
Sunday. II is presumed that the recent
activity of the Germans in the lire Of mil
itary preparations has had the effect OF
fastening the court toward decision Be
this as 1t may. there was every reason why
the United States should refuse TO Join any
punitive projects as long AZ the negotia-
lions remain on q diplomatic basis China
could doubtless have been brought to terms
as readily by the presentation of sincere
note of ultimate demand framed under
circumstances to leave no doubt of the
International intent to execute the threat
of force.
1t IL evident that there will he difficulty
in the establishments as long as the court
remains at Singan Flu. The efforts Of the
sllies ought to be henceforth bent to the
removal to Pekin. in the interest of a more
complete understanding ana speedier nego-
tiauons. At present every communication
between the negotiators and the court lSust
proceed by the means Of couriers, who
however fleet. are unable to cover the dis
or the case. There are 10 telegraph lines
westward into the province Of Shan 81
With the court re-established at Pekin
Chira's government would begin to resume
its normal aspect. 1t Is imperative that
the emperor should reign within touch of
the foreign powers. A world-protectorate
has practically been formed over China and
the latter must be brought to display her
confidence toward the allies. As long as
the capital remains In the distant noun
tans the Chinese people may easily be mis-
led by the willy celestial officials into be
lieving that the foreigners are held at
check in Pekin. The western world is as
rule unaware of the extent TO which the
lower classes. who are IN the great major
ity In China. are kept In ignorance of the
true conditions and deliberately deceived by
the government to It's obligations and
responsibilities. But 1t ought to be pos
sible to force the government into such an
attitude that il Will be difficult for It to
persuade the people that the foreigners
have lost in the great struggle which began
last spring. II this he not done foreign
interests will remain insecure. Removal of
the capital to Pekin ought to go far to this
end The executions will have some effect.
IL properly proclaimed throughout the en-
pire. The actual reforms instituted under
foreign supervision must be effectively ;,d-
ministered The court having yielded to
the terms OF the international demand the
real work OF bringing China into harno-
NOUS relations with the rest OF the world
has Just begun.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-02-21

Mr. Olney to consult whec the time comes
If II ever does come.
Meanwhile there are developments in
New York which indicate that the friends
of Mr.. Hill are not idle, notwithstanding
the declaration of that gentleman that he Is
in no sense a candidate for the presidency.
One of the most prominent Of his friends is
Bird s. Coler. and one Of the most essen
tial things to the control Of the party ma
chinery in the state in Mr.. Hills interests
Is the capture of the organization In old
New York and Brooklyn. To that end Mr..
Coler is now addressing himself. His home
Is in Brooklyn. and he ought to enjoy some
advantages there by reason of this fact. But
he is weak in old New York by reason OF
Tammany's dislike and so his play to be
nominated for mayor of Greater New York
is difficult one. But If he succeeds. and
then should win at the polls, the Hill stock
would rise many points m the market.
1t Is interesting, even a matter OF
speculation. to consider 81 condition where
two men wholly unlike are put forward
rivals for the leadership of great party.
The one has had no experience in politics
whatever. and Was persuaded much against
his will to enter Mr.. Clevelands cabinet.
He acquitted himself ably there, but re-
turned to his law practice. 1t was under
stood. with a feeling Of relief. The other
is a politician to his finger tips. His whole
life has been devoted to the greatest game
that men play, He knows all of its combi-
nations and he has some signal successes
10 his credit. He was probably never in all
his days more alive to its fascinatio than
he now is, albeit he pretends to be alb
sorbed in lucrative law practice. Mr..
Hill As a presidential candidate, therefore.
with Mr.. Coler for lieutenant, suggests a
trained and tireiess hustler. Mr.. Olney.
with Mr. Quincy as lieutenant, suggests
an angler. with the North Pole for rod,
and his hook baited with an iceberg.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-02-21
Destruction of the Peach Croo

From the Pittsburg Chronicle Telegraph.
After mature consideration. we have de-
cided not to withhold any longer the an
nouncement that the peach crop has been
destroyed by the recent cold snap. No on
cial tntimation OF this disaster has yet
come from the owners of the Delaware
peach orchards. but that is because they
have not yet gone out to the orchards to
examine the trees. II IL not necessary to
wait for this inspection. however nor for
the inevitable announcement that follows
the examination. The peach crop Is ruined.
1t always is ruined at this season of the
year, and it will be ruined several more
times before the blossoms appear, and ar
ter that event IL will be good for three or
four more ruin recitals. The announce
ment Is bound to come and to be repeated
and we do but anticipate 1t. by way of en-
terprise. to be first with the information
and to prepare the public mind for the
shock
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-02-21

For some unaccOun.able reason the quiz
King of Mr.. Olney about the presidency
still continues. Those engaged In II. not
content with mapping out an Olney cam
paign, have put Josiah Quincy in charge
OF the work. THIS may have been for the
purpose of securing cold storage effects.
But Mr.. Quincy was not consulted about
the assignment, and now that his attention
has been called to the matter he expresses
surprise. and declares that the whole move
ment is premature. II occurs TO him. as to
others. that 1t is far too early to be pick
Ing out candidate for a party which has
not recovered from Its latest defeat. and
the value OF whose next presidential nomi-
nation Is as yet problernatical. Which
shows that Mr.. Quincy has level head on
that subject, and will be q good man for
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-02-21
Obstina,cy.

It's the contrary chap that makes this
world a vale of woe:
The fellow that keeps sayin' yes" when
keep thinkin' no"
Or it's the other way around. My thoughts
he seems to guess.
He loudly hollers no" whenever I'm think
in yes
I've done my duty by him. I have labored
day by day
To lead him to the light an show the error
Of his way.
I might as we'll be restin'. / had better
take a nap
that contrary chap.
L am sometimes sorry for him from the bot
tom of my heart
To see him SO dcluded. In some lines he's
really smart.
But his way o. gettin' twisted on a plain
an simple fact
Is most exasperatln' to a mind that sees
exact
The queerest thing about him is that he
can never see
That he is holdin' out agin the truth instid
O. me.
In speakin Of 'contrairy chaps he smiles
exceedin' grim.
An honestly believes that that means me
instid O him.