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The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-08
'CRUMPACKER
 GIVES IT UP He Realizes His Scheme
 Is Dead. FEW IN FAVOR OF IT Roosevelt and Cannon Made Known Opposition. Democrats Are Enthssea Over the Des- comfort Caused the RepuSIicsns Over the Panama Canal
 Apprspriatisa BiII.
FEW IN FAVOR OF IT
By Alfred ,. stefer.

Washington, Dec. 7.-tspeciaL)- "crumpackerism' is dead. Any peo-. pie in the south who have felt that the movement to cut down congree sional representation on account of negro disfranchisement was to bea pressed can rest easy. for even Judge Crumpacker himself admitted today to several of his fellow Congresamen that he would abandon the proposition-
 The Indiana Congressman has diB- covered that President Roosevelt. Speaker Cannon and many other prom inent Republicans arc unafternbly op- posed to the scheme
 But ex-speaker Keifer of Ohio. who seems to live in the past, Is still riding the hobby and talks as if he were bent on talking up the matter. This makes the average Southern congressman laugh. for they are All we'll aware that this issue has long since played out
 Tn the last Congress the House Re- publican caucus threw it out Of court
 Densocrnts Are Happy.
 The House Democrats are happy tO- night over their work Of compelling the Republicans to reduce by $s.500.000 the emergency appropriation for the Panama Canal. It would never havn been done but for tho sledge hammer
  noon. the most noteworthy speeches having been delivered by southern members
 Privately severai of the Republican leaders have assured the minority not again in this Congress will q like at tempt be made to pass q bill without careful investigation.
 Senator Morgan was today requests ed to introduce a bill approprtattnG S5,00O,000 to aid American negroes to. settle in Liberia. He was called upon by Rev. Dr. Charies s. Morris. pastor of the oldest negro Baptist Church in New York, and Rev. pr. F. D. gol0- mon, for the past nine months resi- dent of Savannah Ga. but native of the Soudau. Africa.
 W-iIf Fnvaf The Hlsi.
 Both have visited Liberia and they said they hoped h view Of the fact that Senator Morgan introduced ( bill in ths last Congress to set apart a uor- ton of tie Philippines for the use of tho negroes that he could introduce their bilIs
 The Senator said he would favor the bill and thought the suggestion a good one. bat preferred some one else should father the measure.
 Drs. Robbins and Solomon disclafrn any inten.iea of wishing 10 start n wholesale movement of negroes to Id- beria that might interiors with labor in the South. The movement, they say. simply looks to the bringing of the ne- gro to his legitimate work as a citi- zen of tho tropics and they believe IF Government aid Is extended it will re- suit in opening a field for settlement that will benefit American negroes aa q race ard develop the black Repub- lie.
 Representative Taylor introduced to- day a bill appropriating $i5.0e0 for tho establishment of "a fish hatchery in Alabama. the location to be made bv the United States Fish Commissioner.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-08
ro rrotec. wnrehou.e Men.

Washington. Dec. 7.--The American WaTehousemen's Convention devoted most of the day to the discussion of the draft of an act to make uniform the law pertaining to warehouse receipts in. every state in the union. The au- thor of the proposed act, Professor Samuel Williston was present through out the session and answered many questions asked by the delegates. The feature of the proposd law Is that it Is designed to afford protection to the warehousemen in the various cities and at the same time more clearly define both his and depositors' rights
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-08
REPORT OF PUTNAM.
Operations of the Congressional Lsbra-
 ry for the Tear.

Washington, Dec. 1.-The annual re- port of Herbert Putnam. Librarian of Congress. for the fiscal year 1905. shows that the library now contains I.344,6i8 books, S2.T44 maps and charts (piecesl. lS3,724 prints (artisticl, and 410,3s2 pieces of music. The manuscripts have not been enumerated. pending their grouping into volumes. Tho law library contains HOSTS volumes
 There were 1t1.373 books catalogued during tho year, an increase of f3,513 over last year The, work of reciassi- although sufficient remains to occupy several years.
 The statistics of the copyright office show that 1l3.3T4 entries were made for copyright: e0T.424 articles (books. etc.). were deposited. and $7s,05s were received in fees
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-08
MOODY HIS LAWYER.
Attorney-GeneraI VIII Represent Judge
 Cochran.

Frankfort, Ky. Dec. 7.-Attorney- General Hays of Kentucky has been notihed by United States District Judge cochran that Judge Cochran has called on Attorney-General Moody to repre. sent him in the mandamus proceedings pending before the United States sns preme Court to compel him (JudTe Cochran) to remand the case of CaIeh Powers to the State courts on the ground that the United States District Court does not have Jurisdiction.
 Attorncy-General Hays will argue the case before the Supreme Court, and says it is without precedent for the Attorney-General of the United States to appear ss counsel for a Federal judge in such proceedings. The ques- tion will be argued as to Jurisdiction of Judge Cochran.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-08
yyard Tsegiwna Om peFnnnsl.

Indianapolis. Ind. Dec. 7.-John K. Ward, adtutant general of Indiana. re- signed today on the demand of Cover nor Hanley as the result of an investi- gation of his accounts. The investi- gation committee claims there is a shortage of $s76 which it is alleged was secured by General Ward by padding the totals on his acquisitions for the pay of the forty-four companies of the Indiana National Guard and on war rants for supplies for the troops. Gen. eral Ward was adjutant of the 161sk regiment in the Spanish American war.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-08
Morgan Leaves Korea.

Seoul, Dec 7.-Ameriean Minister Morgan left Seoul today for America. The Japanese Government has especial- lY provided transport on which Mir. Morgan will visit Port Arthur and Dalny en route from Japan to America. Mir. Morgan is the first foreign Inlnis- tar to retire from Korea.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-08
C. E. FILLER SHOT.
GoebeI killing Witness Aftucked by
 Unknown PermOn

Bakersfield. Cal, Dec 7.-Charles E. Ehler' who was some years ago said to have been an important witness in the trials arising out of the killing or Governor Goebel in Kentucky, and who has been a merchant at Nome. Alaska, for Fort Worth and Camn Me kiniey, was shot in the breast by an unknown assailant this morning in front of the Southern Hotel. He post lively refused to disclose the identity of the would-be assassin.
 The bullet struck Ehler directly over the heart, was defiected by a rib and was removed from the left side. The attending physician says that Ehler will recover unless blood poisoning sets
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-08
WILL HAVE NO PLACES.
Mitchell and Burton Will he Left on
 Senate Committees.

Mitchell and Burton Will he Left on
 Senate Committees.
 Washington, Dec. 7.-Following his message resigning the chairmanship of the senate committed on interoceanic canals. Senator Mitchell of Oregon has informed ViceLPresldent Fairbanks in telegram received today that he does not care to be appointed on any com mfttee.
 in relation to the active service of sep- ators convicted of criminal offenses, which member of the republican committee to select standing commit tees will communicate to Senator Bur ton of Kansas.
 Senator Mitchell's request will be respected and it was stated today that he and Senator Burton will be left off of all committees.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-08
STOPPED PAY ON CHECK.
Prey Thought Gamblers should Have
 Been Satisfied.

New York. Dec. 7.-willlam Prey, of sante Fe. former Judge, was arres- ted at the Hotel Roland yesterday on a telegraphic order from the Chief Of Police of Santa Fe. alleging that he was wanting for passing a worthless check. When arraigned before Mag istrate Walsh in the tombs court in the afternoon he said that not long ago in a poker game in Santa Fe he lost S7,000 in money and gave a cheek for s10O for a balance due Ire bankers.
 He had stopped payment on the
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-08
NomInntea nr Preal.lent.

Washington, Dec. 1.-The. president today sent the following nominations to the Senate. To Be Judge of United States COurts-Hose Townsend. South- ern District of Indian Territory: Will- fam II. Clayton. Central District of In- dian Territory; William NJ. Lawrence, Illinois Western District of Indian Territory; Lucien Parker. Jr Northern District of Indian Territory Also a number of promotions in the navy.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-08
Finln-Purrear.

Nashville, Tenn, Dec. 7--Anthony Fiala, the arctic explorer of Brooklyn. N. r.. and Miss Claire Puryear were married here last night Miss Puryear came from an old and distinguished family of this state and Is a lineai des- cendent of Commodore Matthew Maui rice. The bridegroom accompanied Baldwin on the first Zeigler expedition and was at the head of the second. The marriage was the result of a court ship begun at the Tennessee Centennial in 12QQ
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-08
Trouble at Georgetoyyp over.

GeorgetoWn, Britfsh Guiana. Wednes. day, Dec. 6.-Georgetown has resumed its normal appearance and business Is being conducted in the usual manner. The chamber of commerce has fixed the rate of wages of the casual labor CTS employed by the shipping firms. Many of the strikers would willingly resume work but they are intimidated by their more violent comrades.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-08
Another Tarifr BilI.

Washington, Dec. 7.-Representative Williams of Mississippi today intro- duced bill which provides that where tariff duties in the aggregate, specific and ad valorem exceed 100 per cent. of the value of articles upon which they are levied, they shall be reduced so that the total duty shall not exceed 100 per cent. advaloren7.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-08
oYAMA ENTERS TOXIC.
Triumphant Field Marshal is Chcered
 by the PeOple.

Tokio, Dec. 7.--u1:30 a. m.)--Field Marshal oyania and his stan made a tririmphai entry into Tokio this morn ing. The enthusiasm and magnitude of Marshal Oyama's reception equalied that given Admiral Togo.
 Despite the indictment weather crowds of students and representatives of vari- ous classes and interest thickly lined the streets. and although exposed to the rain. Justify cheered the Marshal and his staff while en route to the inn perial palace.
 The newspapers of all shades of opin- ion are highly euiogistic today of the achievements. of Marquis Ovama, his generals and tho men under fls com mand.
 A holiday has been declared in the whole city In honor of the day
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-08
Committee to Fm Vacancies.

Washington. Dec. 7.-senator Alli- son. chairman of the Republican eau GUS of the Senate. today announced the personnel of the committee to fill vacancies on committee as follows: Hale. chairman: Aldrieh. Cullom, Per- kins. Clark, of Wyoming, Nelson, Spooner, Keene and Beveridge.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-08
INCREASE or CAPITAL. Stockholders will Pass Upon Telephone
 Company Plan.


 Atlanta, Ga, Dec. INV. T. Gentry, vice-President and General Manager of the Southern Bell Telephone and Tele- graph Company. who has just returned from Newport. is authority for the statement that the stockholders of the company will vote on the proposition to increase the capital stock of the company from $1.000.000 to $a0,O00. 900.
 This proposition is to be passed upon at 8 meeting in New York city next Wednesday.
 A recent meeting of the directors in New York decided to recommend the in- crease. which will be submitted to the stockholders. He also reported that the proposed increase of $29,0o0,00o of new stock has been already ovcr- sub- scribed by the present holders of the stock It Is proposed to issue but onc- half of the new stock at present.
 The large increase in the amount of the company's business Is given as the reason for the change.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-08
Death of aIru. JohD '. NEor.,n

St. Louis. Dec. 7.-Apoplexy caused tne deatn yesterday at Bloomington, wife of Colonel John | Martin an at- torney who during the last three ua- tional campaigns was sergeant at arms of the national Democratic convention.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-08
TRIED To GET AwAY.
Mrs. Bcrry's Efforts to Escape From
 Officers Fall.

Girard, Kas. Dec. 7.--Mrs. Berry. captured yesterday with the aid of ammonia. after she had held possession of railway coach here for nearly five days. attempted to escape today from the sheriffs office where she Is confin- ed. She was caught climbing out of a window and pulled hack.
 The woman. was afraid. she said, that the officers intended to lock her up. No word has been received from the wo- mans relatives and she will be given a hearing on a charge of Insanity.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-08
Copf,rrued bv the Senate

Washington. Dee 7.-The Senate in exec utive session today confirmed the following nominations: Charles Joseph Bonaparte of Maryland. Secretary of the Navy: Truaman Handy Newberry of Michigan. Assistant Sec retary of the Navy; Anna D. Cook. Postmas- ter at Laurel, Miss.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-08
MITcnELL vERY sIclk.

United states Senator in Very Serious
 Condition From Loss of Blood.
 Portland, Ore. Dec. Limited States Senator John Fl. Mitchell is said to be in a serious condition from loss of blood following the extraction of a tooth early today. Mir. Aitchelps con- ditlon was so serious that he was. removed to hospital
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-08
Nflss Johnston,s CnnditIon Imnrnred.

Richmond. Ind. Dec. 7.--The condition If Miss Mary Johnston. the novelist. is report ed to be somewhat improved today. few weeks she was thought 10 be at deaths dot r. but she rallied and her friends have since been very hopeful
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-08

$7.000 ought to satisfy the house Apo Levy was In court with Prey and the prisoner was paroled in his custody until the Santa Fe authorities are heard from further
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-08

lished today are said to have been TO- ceived by the Council of Workmen's Delegates. According to these dis patches mutinesrs have seized the arr senal at Ekaterinodar and secured 16,- 900 rifles, which have been distributed at Ekstcrinodar and Nevorossiysk. It Is also said that a revolt has broken out at Elixabethpol and that insurrec- tionary troops are masters of the situa- ,tion at Novoroseiysk.
 The situation at Kieff is described as being an extremely serious one. Some accounts say that a massacre has taken place in which 1,soo persons were killed.
 Never Goes to St. Petersburg.
 Berlin. Dec 7.--Meyer, the American ambassador to Russia proceeded today to St Petershurr
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-08
SITUATION AT KIEFF.
Reports sayt That 1900 Persons Have
 Been Killed.

St. Petersburg, Dec. G., via Eytdkuh-
 nem, Dec. 7.--It is alleged that the strikers are securing information from the interior towns. Dispatchea pub-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-08
Weather.

Weather.
 Washington, Dec. 7.-For Alabama, Partly c7Sssdy Fridny, showers in south portisng saturday probably fair, light to fresh north winds.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1905-11-09
SLEEPS WOOL OIL.
Imparts Waterproof Qualities to All
Materials Covered By It. q

Paris.-A new use has been
found for the oil which so strongly
permeates sleeps wool-it imparts
waterproof qualities to all mate
rails upon which it is used.
A French traveller in Arabia
having noticed that the native
woven stuffs had peculiar properties
which protected them from mois-
ture, thoroughly Investigated the
manner in which the materials are
manufactured and came to the
conclusion that their impermeabili-
ty to moisture was due to the fact
that the Arabian women do not
wash out the wool before spinn-
ing it.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1905-11-09
MISS NORRIS OF LA PORTE.
Texas Pianist Made Favorable Impres.
sion at Public Recital.

Boston, Mass, Nov. 1.-The
first and leading number of the
program of a public recital given
this afternoon by pupils of the
New England Conservatory of
Music was contributed by Miss
Laverne Morris of La Porte, Tex.
She rendered Schumann's Aufsch
wung' for the pianoforte with a
technique and precision that in
dictates high promise for the near
future She scored a success,
winning high praise from the crit
les present.
The young lady referred to
above is the daughter of L. K.
Morris, manager of the Frontier
Lumber company at Brownsville,
and his many friends rejoice with
him in the success she has attained
i'll music.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1905-11-09

was a veritable banquet. Course
followed course in quick succession,
and champagne flowed in profusion.
More than an hour was spent at
the table and the company was re-
galed with funny stories from E.
P. Mahoney, port superintendent
of the company.
On account of the fact that only
immunes were allowed to board
the vessel, Mr.. Kingsbury was
unable to be present, but he was
represented by Mr.. Geo. Reno, of
the land department of the South
ern Pacific, and Mr.. MahoEey.
The Illinois Central railway was
represented on board by Walter NJ.
Daniel, general agent here for that
system.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1905-11-09
10th Century Gard Club.

The 10th Century Card Club was
delightfully."- entertained yesterday
afternoon by Mrs. Killough. Of
eight games played Miss Lott won
seven and was awarded the first
prize, a pair of silver manicure
scissors. Several cut for second
prize. Miss Sarah Kennedy cut an
ace and was the fortunate winner
of dainty handkerchief bag.
A dainty ice and delicious cake
were served after the games. The
club will meet with Mrs. Benz.
Kowalski, next Wednesday after
noon.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1905-11-09
PRINCE ARTHUR AT HAVANA
The Good Ship Makes its First Entrance
Into Cuban tiarbor, and Event
Properly Celebrated.

THE HERALD is indebted to NJ.
B. Kingsbury, general agent for
the Southern Pacific Steamship
company at Havana, Cuba, for
copies of the Havana Post and
Daily Telegraph of October IS,
from the latter of which is clipped
the following article which will be
of interest to Mr. Kingsbury $
many friends i'll this section. The
Telegraph says:
The good ship Prince Arthur,
of the Southern Pacific Steamship
line, arrived in port yesterday
morning at 9 O'Clock. 1t was her
first entrance into this harbor and
the event was made memorable by
the local official of the line and
the captain and purser of the ship.
After the formalities of entering
were over, the captain and purser
were escorred to the office of the
line at 49 Obispo, where they were
received by Mr.. NJ B. Kingsbury,
general agent of the line.
At 5 o clock in the afternoon the
representatives of all of the leading
newspapers assembled at the Office,
where they were introduced by Mr..
Kingsbury to Captain Kinney
commander of the vessel, and
Purser Bligh The party then
went 10 the Caballeria wharf. where
the steamer Jose Gonzalez was
waiting to convey it to the steamer
On board, the party was divided
half under the escort Of the captain
and the Others under the escort Of
the purser, and the ship was in
spected i'll detail
When the ship had been seen
from bow to stern, the visitors
were invited to luncheon, which
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1905-11-09
Letter to A. Spero.
Brownsville, Texas.

Dear Sir: Thomas J. Bannon,
druggist, Westerley, R I, says:
Westerly painters expect a gallon of
paint to cover 10 sets of blinds; Devoe
covers Is; there is no such thing as rub
bing this out.
CThe usual reckoning is for a
gallon to cover 10. We suspect
the Westerly people don't wear
their paint till it gets very shabby }
Devoe covers more; of course, we
know that; we know why too; it's
all paint and full-measure.
Yours truly
F w DEvoE & Co
p New York
P. S. Frontier Lumber Co., sell our
paint
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1905-11-09

performance, and the crowds that
will greet them will no doubt be
the largest gathering this city has
ever had.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1905-11-09
LOCAL ITEMS.

Apply AT tnlS ONCE.
w. S. Corkill was in the city
from his ranch today.
Have you read the article on
drainage in today's HERALD?
For Sale-20O, 900 good brick,
cheap for cash. Caledonia Cara.
LIST.
J. H. Bennett, of Corpus Chris
ii, arrived i'll the city yesterday af-
ternoon.
Mrs. Jas. Hill and her nephew
were passengers on yesterdays
train from the Point.
LosT-black book of music with
name Maria Pinedo. Return same
to HERALD Office. Suitabler reward.
For RENT-My home place
corner Jefferson and 18th. Apply
to Mrs. Katie E. Leahy. 6-7-tf
Don't you need another hair
brush? Our line is here. rs cents
to $3.50. Eagle Drug Store.
O-21-tf
Round shoulders made square
with our improved shoulder braces,
IS cents a pair. Eagle Drug Store.
1O-21-tf
Gus. Celaya, R. NJ. Miller and
louis Kowalski spent the time be-
tween trains yesterday at Point
Isabel, and report big time.
Recent rains have again empha-
sized the necessity of work on our
streets, some of which resemble
miniature lakes and suggest the
necessity of boats being put on.
The weather prophet predicts
more rain tomorrow. The prognos-
ticator has been doing some very
good guessing during the past few
weeks, but folks here wish he would
miss it oftener.
WANTED see at our store ell
people who are particular about
quality of their drugstore goods
and service they receive. We can
satisfy the most exacting.
10-21-tf Eagle Drug Store.
Duck shooting is the order of
the day, and the boom of the shot
gun can be heard from early morn
till dewy eve. Sometimes a hunter
mistakes a water for ducks and his
disappointment can easily be imag-
ined.
w. B. Abney and wife, of Lam
pasas, who have been visiting their
mother, Mrs. NJ. NJ. Abney, and
Mr.. and Mrs. Jno. S. Chairman at
Point Isabel, came up on yesterday
afternoon 5 train and left this morn
ing for their home at Lampasas.
Alfred Thornham left this morn
ing for Topo Chico Springs, Mex
leo. where he will remain some
time for the benefit of his health,
which has not been good for quite
a while. THE HERALD hopes he
may soon be restored to health.
Fine new uniforms of the regula-
ton blue and brass buttons, have
been received and our police force
will soon be known of all Men by
the clothes they wear The uni
forms look swell, and are calculat-
ed to make almost any man wish
he was a policeman. Marcellus
Dougherty says he expects to have
trouhly trying to keep his boys
from swiping the brass buttons.
With mouths wide open and
eyes bulged out, great crowds have
been standing in front of the far
ing posters telling of the great
feats to be performed By Norris &
Rowe's Greater Shows which are
advertised to delight our people
with two performances, afternoon
and evening, Nov 20. This is
doubtless the first real show that
has ever visited Brownsville, and
the average citizen is already be
ginning to lay aside his centavos. "
nilkels and dimes in order to see
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1905-11-09
CardGameS
TALLY CARDS
DoMINoES

The days shortening evenings nhenging
will be order and would like of cards
Our stock of playing cards especially ready supply
your wishes inspection
Congress package leaders,
cheaper and will make special prices quantity " " y