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The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-03-23

"Of the production in 1900 there were 57.632 tons of charcoal iron. the rest be- ing coke iron. The amount of basic iron produced in the States of Alabama, Vir- ginia. Tennessee and Maryland in 1900 was 179,717 tons.
 The Iron Trade.
 Birmingham Is a tremendous seller of pig-iron for the open market as shown by the following figures giving the pig iron shipments by months of this dis trict for the year 1900:
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-03-23

"Of the above, 23S61s tons were ship ped to foreign markets, comprising about four-fifths of all the pig-iron exported from the United States during last year.
 "The exports for the year 1900 were the heaviest in the history of the South ern iron business"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-03-23

as a source of profit. Mir. J. Asa Roun- tree is publishing The Dixie Manufac- turer and The Dixie Home and IS max ing them readable and quite a success. He is the Secretary of the Alabama Press Association and is very popular with his brethren of the press. besides being a hustling and up-to-date newspaper man. He has succeeded in the newspaper bus mess here on his own hook, and 1t IS said he got out whole with his invest ment in The Age-Herald. r
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-03-23
SOME LEADING CITIZENS.

Since Birmingham has assumed such great proportions. 1t Is but natural that
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-03-23
THE CITY.

The city has a wise and frugal gov
New-York tribune., 1902-02-17
SHEPARD FOR CONGRESS.
THIS THOUGHT TO BE MEANING OF
HARMONY DINNER-COLER
FOR GOVERNOR.

Democratic politicians in Brooklyn last night
were interested in a rumOr that the Tammany
and wioughby Street machines or the leaders
thereof had come together and decided what
they were going TO do for eX-Controller Coler
and Edward NJ Shepard this fall. The words Of
Lewis Nixon at the harmony dinner on SatLr-
day night in which he held out the olive branch
10 the Kings County Democrats, IL was said
yesterday, were a covert reference to the plans
that have been laid.
According TO rumor. it has been agreed TO
unite in nominating Mr. Coler for Governor.
Edward NJ. Shepard Will be taken care of by a
nomination 10 Congress. His district is heavily
Democratic and a nomination would mean an
election. Furthermore, II said that the
leaders of Tammany Hall and Of Wiloughby
Street realizing the necessity Of heroic measures
IL the State was to be this fall, had pledged
themselves to nominate men of exceptional abll-
ity and reputation in all the Congress districts.
Men who know what warm feeling for Mr..
CoIer is entertained by Lewis Nixon were willing
10 believe last night that he had actually prom
ised 10 support him in the State convention this
fall Others were more inclined TO believe that
the story was a little overdrawn, and that while
Mr. Nixon was anxious to make an alliance
with Willoughby Street the relations between
the two machines had not yet reached such
etate as 10 warrant saying that Mr.. Coler had
been chosen as the candidate for Governor.
Democrats in general were well pleased with
the harmony dinner of Saturday night and
declared that il was prophetic Of better times"
New-York tribune., 1902-02-17
PRINCE HENRY'S VOYAGE.
Continued from first page.

the admiral would leave the city for Philadel-
pha on the a. m. train, over the Pennsylvania
Railroad to-day. He will visit relatives there.
He expects to remain in Philadelphia until to-
morrow afternoon. BY that time the Hohen-
zOllern will have been thoroughly oyerhauled
and painted
At the Waldorf-Astoria last night Manager
Hilliard, referring to the recent statement That
the walters union would raise some trouble II
non-union walters We're employed on the night
that Prince Henry dimes there the guest OF
the "Staats-Zeltung'' dinner to the American
press, said that he had TO communication from
the union. and that he believed there was no
truth in the runor
About eighty-fve petty officers and members
of the crew of the HohenZoern crossed the
river last night to make merry with friends
among their AmeriCaniZed compatrotS. lhlfty-
five went to Terrace Garden To see the ma
winter carnival of a German social organiza-
ton. c. /. Schulz, president of the society, fad
previously invited a large crowd of friends to re-
ceVe them.
At Arlington Hall. in ST Marks Place. some
fifty of the petty officers enjoyed the seventh
anniversary reunion of the German Veterans Of
the Franco Prussau War
It seems that members of the United Alsatian
Society do not altogether join in the general
welcome that is being extended throughout this
city toward the German sailors. Saturday
night hundred more of the Hohenzolern
sailors came over to Manhattan 10 the
sights. In their wanderinSs about fifteen of
them strolled IN Third-aVe and arou7# INTO
the Terrace Garden, where the United ans
were holding a ball. The sailors, - .&nlY
thinking they were about to meet some Of their
fellow COuntrymen. without ceremony walked
into the room. 1t took about minute for the
groups To find out that they were not full
brothers in the matter of nativity. The Asa
tians could not understand talk the sort of
German the tarS used. Without pretence Of
ceremony the Alsatians told the Hohen2ollern
lads To vacate the premises but the doughty lit
tie sailors refused Rather they felt II inCum-
bent on them to retain possession and to acquire
such for their selves. This aggressive spirit
of the jCckies. provoked and nurtured hy n clash
Of idOms from the other side that to them bore
the hall marks of swear words, stirred the sail
ors into quick realization of the fact that their
trade q fighting trade. They had almost
made up their minds that American hospitality
was not all that travellers had painted it, when
q brawny Teuton giant of a door keeper inter-
fered and poured oil the troubled waters.
New-York tribune., 1902-02-17
JOHN s. KENYON DEAD.
HAD A DISTINGUISHED CAREER AND
WAS SECRETARY OF RAILROAD
COMMISSION.

Syracuse. y Y Feb 16.-John s. Kenyon
secretary of the State Board Of Railroad Com
rnissioners died his home in this city at l";to
O'Clock tonight. Death was due TO appendiolus
which an operation failed TO relieve
Mr Kenyon born in Schoharie County
Nav :. 1913. When eighteen years old he en-
listed as a volunteer in the Civil War, joining
Company D. Sd New-York Cavalry. He rose
from the rank of a private to second lieutenant
and for distinguished bravery was made a mem
her of the Military Order of the Loyal Legion.
He served as assistant clerk Of the State Senate
IN 1SS0-'S1. He had been assistant clerk OF the
Assembly reading clerk of the House OF ttepre-
IS9D-'91. 1S94-'9T, and secretary Of the Board
Of Railroad Commissioners since 1897. He was
secretary of -he Republican State Committee
from 1890 TO 1896. inclusive. and secretary Of
the Republican State conventions from lS9l to
1895, inclusive. He is survived by a widow and
one daughter.
New-York tribune., 1902-02-17
VAUGHN INSANE.
INCURABLE. HER CASE Is so PATHETIC
AS TO INCITE SYMPATHY IN ALL.
[BY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE

Boston, Mass, Feb. 1G.-A pathetic story
about the condition of Theresa Vaughn. the
once successful and popular actress. comes from
the Worcester Insane Asylum. where she is con-
fined in the ward. for incurables. Even the at
tendents. hardened they must re to the most
pathetic sights. speak of her case as one of the
most pltable they have ever observed. She was
committed to the asylum on April II OF last
year the application of her mother, Mrs.
Mary OFT. of Chelsea. with whom she had been
living for more than a year previous. having
been forced 20 retire from the stage because of
rapidly failing memory
Miss Vaughn, who was known off the stage
as Mrs. Theresa Haupt is of the famous
OFT family. Her brothers are Phil and Matt
OFT and the late Joe OFT, of Star Gazer'
fame. Four years ago her second husband.
Theodore Haupt. died. and it is said that the
former actress began then 10 fail mentally be-
cause Of grief She gradually became more
melancholy. few months before she
committed to the asylum her brother Joe" died
suddenly. and from that time the sisters illness
became more Sc! ious. Her threats of suicide led
To the application for her incarceration.
Theresa Vaughn is now nearly forty years old.
She went the stage when a child. and made
name for herself before she twenty. Her
greatest success was i'm a leading role in Rices
famous 1892" and il was in a revival Of that
play that she last seen and heard.
Her first husband the late William y.
Mestayer, famous actor in his day.
New-York tribune., 1902-02-17
GIVES Up MEDICAL JOURNAL.
DIR. J. D. EAIAIET's EDITORIAL SAYS HE LOST
$4,000 IN UNPAID SUBSCRIPTIONS

DR.. John Duncan Emmett visiting gynecologist TO
ST Nncents Hospital. and consulting gynecologist
to St Joseph's Hospital Yonkers, has ended the
publication or The American genealogical and
Obstetrcal Journal" of which he has been the
editor and proprietor for the last ten years
The office of the journal, which issued every
month. at No l MadsoH-avs. The existence
Of the periodical brought 20 a close with the
issue Of December 1901. which was No 6 Of Volume
XIX. Among the collaborators were Drs. Thomas
Adds Emmett and T. Gaillard Thomas OF this
city; J. NJ. Badly, of Philadelphia; Charles Jewett
of Brooklyn; W II. Baker of Boston; f. c. Dud-
ley. Of Chicago and Howard \. Kelly, of Balt-
more DR.. John Duncan Emmett, in editorial re-
garding the end of the journal, says: I'VE shall
not live but others will to reap what have
sown. The American GynHcological and Obstetri-
cal Journal has lived dienhed and honest life
and fought strenuousy for the profession; 1t dies
a dgnihed death and easily. Some there are
doubtless who will regret it, for the others We do
not care. Personally we are glad TO lay down our
editorial burden"
The editorial is entitled "Our Tenth and Last An
niversary." 1t also reads in part:
Trusting that the profession would come to see that
the sacrifice Of an apparent present gain worth
a very much greater and permanent future advan-
cal men upon alay monopoly OF its most important.
most personal and essential interests. We pointed
out though il should not have been necessary that
If It wished free, independent and devoted press
but that furnished by its subscribers, the pro
tession must subscribe freely and pay its subscrip
The answer which the profession has made 10
this journal shows its result in the announcements
make: With this December number The
American Gynecological and Obstetrical Journai'
ceases.
THE Journal to-day shows its credit sheet
balance due from subscribers and advertisers over
and above al indeote dness and expenses 1t shows
also that during tho last ten years over five thou
sand subscribers have received and contracted to
pay for this journal and have never paid II
shows. further. that $4,000 has been lost
through unpaid subscriptions by contracts freely
entered into by medical men, During this time
the expenses Of The Journal" had to be met
hly in cash
spite of the fact that the profession has failed
give the support on which trusted Our
work during the last ten years has not gone for
nothing When first number appeared tbera
only one genealogical obstericaI Jour
mai Of the hrst class IN existence and that was
Iatblished IN NeW-iCEk.
New-York tribune., 1902-02-17
TREELAND EXPLAINS HIS PLAN.
Az ADDITIONAL STATEMENT BY THE PREsI-
DENT OF THE METROPOLITAN
STREET RAILWAY.

President vreeland OF the Metropolitan Street
Railway Company gave out an additional statement
Yesterday regarding the compauys big transporta-
ton consolidation plan. lie said:
The transaction into which We are proposing 70
new company viii raise $50 900 600 and viii al one
reasTy thereby acqurng iS drst 'e Lease o tbn
Metropotan properties and. second. its hoating
viii 6e aVaibre fiy si8 6o 5 peei pau Lheie
avaiablc for Third Avenue mprovements makes
$3o@Gsto mat VIII 20 directly into the property to
guaranteed TO our stock plus the earning capacity
Of N@ s20oSo Gs{ Of os new 1ars inyeTtmen it Sto,
amount or floating stocks and bonds transferred
handled by such an organization the new Sc
in the future. and after iudicious deyeiopment
must ne very great. IN In edition to this the new
10000 or thereabouts Of cash remaining in its
Mtiasury. partially eXpended TO acquire its fran
to the cash paid for them.
curies STOCK Of Which my sto%kbocys fhg msW new % sS
9uire four-hfths at par? | DO not speak OF specu-
value 1t Is made up Of three elements First. the
money; second the floating assets Il have ALREADY
in a public interview estimated their value prom
ncdnF the Thd @ %e Hyennd e soc at oyer ,S 9 f51
$1,000 o1 SaSh In me treasury partly Invested in
want want TO declare that in my Judgment; conserva,
tNeiS anu "udi dtuly FORMED. the book value OF
the new stock, when fully paid up will be above
150. ~
But what OF the future? Two things are plain 70
the least penetrating mind First. that we did not
need to go into this arrangement simply for the
purpose OF obtaining such capital as may be i'm
mediateIy required and second. that the work 10
be done and soon to he done for the development
OF New-Yorks transportation facilities is II posi-
bic greater than anything that has vet been done
We have never had HguTeheads I'm our comma nv
and that Is why we have prOspered. For this fur
thcr work We want the active CO-opera of other
men OF the same kind those now with ms we
are making me strongest alliance possible to us
IN the way OF individual and financial strength to,
carry on our work. We pay for this by sharing
the possibilities Of the future with them to the ex
tent of onehfth the profits that may he realized
This Is something more than q plan obtain the,
capital now needed. which might Just as ca Sily
nave obtained from ourselves directly bv takIntY
stock in the new company. Ii looks into the future
and places uS in readiness to make the hes of
It's NnnnrinnIlIe.
New-York tribune., 1902-02-17
PLANS FOR GERMAN PARADE.

The united German societies who are planning a
hig reception for Prince Henry met yesterday
afternoon al Turn Hall. Eighty -fifth-st and Lex
ington-ave DR.. Louis Weyland presided The pro-
gramme and order of march prepared at the meet
ing on Friday was reviewed and adopted The
committee on finance reported that the contribu-
tions hand 10 date aggregated S2G2l. which.
with other sums promised would make UP the
s. 900 required meet the expenses Of the parade
and pay for the engrossed address In silver
casket to be presented to Prince Henry In addi-
tion, il decided at yesterdays meeting 10 pre-
sent to Prince Henry a beautiful and costly silver
album, hand painted, and bearing picture of the
Prince on the cover. The album win contain the
autographs of all the committeeman and presidents
OF the societies forming the united German So
cieties
II was definitely decided that the procession
would be held the evening Of February 26
whether It rained not. No transparenciss of
any description be carried. The final meeting
OF the executive committee viii be held at Terrace
Gafdcn on Thursday evening.
New-York tribune., 1902-02-17
PALMER IGIINST MORTG4GE T4r
BELIEVES PRESENT REVENUE SUFFICIENT
FOR STATE NEEDS

Albany. Feb. rs CSpeciaD.-while Senator
Grady, the Democratic leader in the Senate ap-
parently intends to favor the Stran ahan Mort
gage Tax act. just apparently George VI,
Palmer. the Democratic leader in the Assembly
seems about to oppose il. MIR. Palmer viii offer
the following resolution in the Assembly to
morrow night:
Resolved That the Controller Of the State Of
New York be and he is hereby requested 10
transmit TO the Assembly all information which
he may possess tending 10 show whether il
would not be possible to pay all expected ap-
propriations for state purposes for the ensuing
year out Of revenues now in hand. certain To
accrue to the State Treasury. without further
encroachment upon local sources OF taxation.
In explanation of this resolution Mr.. Palmer
SAYS:
Figures given in the Governors annual mes
sage, and in the recent report of the Controller.
while slightly confusing and conflicting. upon
their face. would seem to indicate that existing
sources Of taxation will produce every dollar
that is needed for State purposes. without enact
ing the Mortgage Tax bill or any other new tax
device.
New-York tribune., 1902-02-17
HoHENzoLLERN SAILORS At \ BALL.

About thirty members Of the crew Of the Hohen-
zollern entertained last night at The con
cert and ball Of the Deutschon Nctcrancn Bundles
at Arlington Hall No l9 ST Marks Place. The
sailors, under command of Mate Alarnt filed into
the han about o'clock. They We're dressed In
the regulation uniform OF the German navy and
attracted a good deal of attention IN the streets.
When they had checked their hats, they formed i'm
line and in double file marched upstairs the
ballroom. where they welcomed by the Off
GERS Of the organization. a large oil painting Of
Prince Henry occupied a conspicuous position
the front part Of the stage and behind il the
orchestra. \ dance was Immediately struck up and
partners obtained for all the sailors. The
dance which was "A two-stcp is comparatively
here. but the German sailors executed II with "A
grace and ease that surprised the others. 4 pc
culiarity Of their dancing Was that they never re
VerSed, and some Of their fair partners became
dizzy from the continual wh-l the way.
New-York tribune., 1902-02-17
HERE To TAKE YACHT BACK.
CAPTAIN PARKER SAILED THE OLD ME-
TEOR FOR EMPEROR WILLIAM
FOR MANY YEARS.

Among the passengers who arrived on the
steamship St. Paul yesterday was Captain
Benjamin Parker, who has come here to take
the Emperor of Germany's new Yacht to the
other side. Captain Parker was accompanied by
his brother and mother William Parker and
Mrs. L. Parker. Captain Parker refused to talk
about his plans. the yacht. Prince Henry's visit
or anything else. His brother was equally as
retcent, and both grew angry when questions
were asked.
Captain Parker for many years sailed the
German Emperors old Meteor. and won many
races with her. In 1899 Captain Parker was On
gagged by Sir Thomas Upton. with Captains
HOgarth and WrinCe, to take charge of sham
rock l in her races over here When he ar
rived here in 1899 Captain Parker refused 10 adj
NIT his identify untiI forced y DO 50.
New-York tribune., 1902-02-17
SQUADRON RECEIVES VISITORS.

The naval squadron lying off Tompkinsvine
which will greet Prince Henry his arrival
expected on next Saturday, passed Sunday quietly
Captain George a. Converse, of the battIeship
Illinois. told a Tribune reporter that Rear Admiral
Evans. who left the ship Saturday, would not
return TIL this morning at 10:30 O'clock
For the present" remarked the Captain, "au We
can do is to wait here and Try bear this beasly
cold weather.
Lieutenant Field said that the officers and men
had Heen allowed the usual privilege on Sunday of
receiving visits from their friends and there ha d
been about hundred and fifty visitors in the
course of the day. Sightseers were also rowed ont
to the cruisers Olympia San Francisco and Gin
cinnati.
New-York tribune., 1902-02-17
LAST WORDS on LUNACY BILL.
GOVERNOR WILL LISTEN To ITS OPPO-
NENTS TO-DAY-ITS TINE WILL
EMPIRE TOMORROW

Albany. Feb. 16 CSpeCaD.-Governor Odeu will
listen tomorrow afternoon TO the arguments OF
those who think he ought To approve the
Rogers -Brackett bill FOR abolishinS the boards Of
managers OF the State hospitals for the insane
which recently passed by the legislature There
will be delegation here from New-York City in
opposition 10 the bill The time for its consideration
will expire on Tuesday. In his annual message TO
the legislature the Governor subs santsy expressed
the opinion that the measure would save 10000 a
year
Senator Horace White, in a speech made at SYRIA
Cuse on February 5. intimatcd plainly that the new
boards OF visitation provided for by the bill will
be made mp partly. at least. Of members OF the
present boards OF managers
New-York tribune., 1902-02-17
SEE THE SIGHTS OF NIAGARA.
OFFICERS OF THE HOHENZOLLERN VISIT
THE FALLS AND THE POWER PLANT

Niagara Falls. y. y. Feb 1s-Tho six officers
from the Hohonzollern. the German Emperor
yacht. who arrived here last night. spent to-day
seeing the sights OF the Falls and vicinity. This
morning the party went over the state ResrrFa-
yiOn including the islands, and then made the
trip through the After luncheon the officers
went with representatives. of the Niagara Fails
Power Company TO the big plant near Echota- All
the power developing appliances wrre examined
with great interest At o'clock to-ug-t the
special that brought the party here started
for New YOrl..
The Germans Of this city met to-day 10 consider
plans for greeting Prince Henry when he comes
here; \ letter from the German Ambassador at
Washington read, In which il was stated that
opportunity would probably be given 70 the
people to manifest their pleasure at the visit
New-York tribune., 1902-02-17
AuCilou Sdlc.
THE SALE OF THE SEASON.

MARQUIS GEO. DE SAHIB or ALEPPO hto
HONORED NE. .. n ATFIELD MORTON WITH
INsTRI CTIONS To DISPOSE or. At PtBLIC
AUCTION. All. or HIS y ALI ABLE AND RA"b
FURNISHINGS. HE HAVING BEEN A GREAT
TRAVELLER THROUGHOJT EU ROPE AND
THE ORIENT. ALSO AN EXPERT AND tON-
NOISSEUR, AND 4 LONG RESIDENT or LVN-
Don. ENGLAND. HIS COLLECTION l. "
QUEsrIONABLE. INVALU ABLE AND RAKE.
bet t. announce that Will sell Public AgcuSSS' sS
"Wednesday. Thursday, FRIDAY ami Satud5y & 80
2l and - at sdlesroculs. ltt@'' HitaA"aS .Sth
clc-F r. NJ. The effects q rhe Marquis Gee, l o,
consisting 0t aTt Old carved gaN 1lllls-s+
suite Dutch MsEaueJerie LAorery anS Hei I-ye co.,
complete. Louis " Drawing Room Elects a rti-s :.
lection u china. ogic bray from ne VIENNA
Cloud. Coalp2rt. Spodr Doutou preSter. hNa 's--s-
ola blue and white chinese sheffield PAe ,i,blsS
service. O.d English crystal Brorzes al - ~
by eminent Artists Tapestry emoroiderles cosS-T- -T-S
C0uvases by well modern and clt N2stes -,srs
iugs and engraVngs " note. Antique OrieHtai -.
and Rugs. complete Library - valuable classcs4 l
antique Iewelry ,4.va
Exhibition and catalogues. starting this day tosS
and Tuesday Feb II and Is from A. NJ tiu .,- M-Ss
NJ each day and night. Catalogues mailed on apPuea'
Terms cash.
HATFIELD MORTON. AuetonssH
Telephone aIs0-3Sth -.
New-York tribune., 1902-02-17
WILL HAVE TO EQUAL HER RECORD

The Kronprirz Wilhelm, TO equal her best pre-
vious record, the time of which was five days.
fifteen hours and forty-fve minutes, made on De-
cember % last, should be sighted off Fire Island
between and o'clock next Saturday morn
ing, and arrive at the Sandy Hook Lightship at
40. If she should arrive at this time she would
dock at about 10 o'clock. This time however is
approximate the sailing from CherbOure Is
probably given from her departure in the harbor
Records are calculated from Cherbourg Mole Her
time Of passing CherDourg Mole would probably be
half hour later.
New-York tribune., 1902-02-17
UNION LEAGUE CLUB SMOKER.

The Union League Club is planning a smoker CON
cert for the evening Of February q. The officers Of
the Hohenzollern have accepted, and it is under
stood that Admiral Count Baudssin will at
tend, if Prince Henry does not require his presence
In the West. The other invited guests include the
committee on the reception of the officers Of the
Honenzollern. the German Consul General and Rear
Admiral Barker and his staff Professor Van Barr
with his orchestra and the Mcudessohn GIee Club
Will supply the music. The entertainment is I'm
charge OF the new house committee consisting of
Herbert p. Brown, Charles Dawson and George II.
POI
New-York tribune., 1902-02-17
FAIR WEATHER GIVES WAY TO SNOW

The fair weather Of the last few days was brought
to an end late yesterday evening when a fall of
snow set In. which the bureau predicts will last
through to-day. and which will be accompanied hv
northeast winds, drifting around TO the orthvas.
In the afternoon return TO clear skies Is prophe-
from 26 36 DEGREES - .9N
New-York tribune., 1902-02-17
FIRE IN NASHVILLE.

Nashville Tenn. Feb. 16.-About two-thirds of
the business portion OF Woodbury. Cannon County
burned tonight, the loss being estimated at
from $4,000 to $4,000 The fire forced the long dis
tance telephone operators to move out and details