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The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-11-18
FIGHTING THE HERER0s.
German Omleera In Africa PieIked c
 By the Native RfaRksmen.

German Omeern In Africa Piel0ed on
 By the Native AEaRksmen.
 Some oddities of a campaigning against the Hereros in German south west Africa are detailed by Colonel Bayer of the general stan in some sketches which he has been publish ing from his personal experience in the field. One point that particularly impressed him was the readiness with which the Hereros and Hottentots singled out the officers at long range.
 Tt wouldn't have been strange, said he. If we had worn brilliant uni forms, sashes or other insignia of rank. But we didn't In the presence of the enemy we used exactly the same uni- form and equipment as our troops suits of khaki and cork helmets, with blue border We carried no swords.
 Every officer carried a rifle and a cartridge belt with 130 rounds of ammunition in It., exactly like the men. Many of us also wore bayOnets. Hands. faces, hair, uniforms, weap ons, everything came to be of the same earthly color. We often couldn't rec organize one another and all sorts of funny blunders took place.
 'Tn spite of this outward similarity the natives seemed never at a loss to pick out the officers. Their extra ordinary power of vision enabled them to detect the slightest sign-a gesture of the hand to control the advance of the firing line, the use of field glass, the reception of a report was enough to indicate rank.
 Tn one ease remember. an officer addressed by his superior turned to him and instinctively raised his hand to his helmet in salute. Instantly the | fire of the natives was concentrated on them and this superior was kill ed7
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-11-18

Luck, as some people call It, gener- ally attends hard work and steady. When the powers that be in this world see that you mean business. and know how to attend to business. that which you call luck peeps at you over the horizon.-Mancheste Union.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-11-18
United Daughters
 Qf The C ConfederaCy

sence of the Treasurer. there was no financial report
 The chairmcn of the various commit tees for the reception, reported expen- ses. which, with exception of streamers to mark headquarters, will be met by Reunion Committee.
 The President read a letter from U. D. c. Chapter of Portland Oregon ex- pressing great sympathy for us unfort. unate sisters affected by the recent hurricane. and enclosing a post ofics money order for $50 for any cases among the same that needed relief. This had to be acted upon by the Chapter. for though nearly everyone has had some loss, there are no cases of real distress among us. fortunately. It was then moved ny Miss Crowley, seconded by Mrs Hamburger and car- ried, that the Portland Chapter be told of the facts in the case and if 1t made no material difference to them. to say that the Mobile CnAper will most gratefully accept this donation foN the real sufferers on the ~oaat.
 It was moved by Mrs. Rolston. sec- onded by Mrs. stanton and carried, that the amount of two cents each, for
 our applications, be forwarded to the State Registrar, Mrs. J. c. Lawrence, Union Springs. It was moved by Mrs. Moulton that our delegates to the Gen. eral Convention, be Instructed to vote l against salaries for any onacerg of the U. D. C., which question is to be acted upon at GuIfport. This motion was amended by Mrs. J. O. Smith--that no salaries be paid except to recording secretary. This amendment was lost,
 original motion carried, and the dele gates are so instructed.
 Meeting adjourned. d. Irene Crowley, Secretary.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-11-18
The Bismarck Family.

Herbert Bismarck had none of his fa- ther's bright wit in conversation, but had his overbearing temper and his mothers violent irascibility. She had the disposition of the Frankish wo- man as exempllfied in FredegOnda, but held in check by modern conditions. Rismark in anger was as terrible as a ferocious mastin She' Tar rom re- straining him, kept on saying: Good dog: tss-s-ss. Go at him Cor at her) good dog; tss-s-ss," or tantamount words. sr
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-11-18
Irene Crowley, seoretary.
shamaId. OI

As 1t was requested by the Statt President to pay tribute to the memory of Mrs. Jefferson Davis, by each local chapter to hold service at the same hour, the Mildred Lee Chapter U. D. c assisted by the Rector, held ser vice in Grace Episcopal Church of this place which was impressive and attend. ed by an apprecfative audience.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-11-18

The regular November meeting of Mobile Chapter. U D. C., was held on the sth of that month In the Y. M- c. A, building.
 The minutes of the last meeting were read and approved. In the ao-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-11-18

The E6EuldI ulG0kAhG Ol .bAAC &eODOA ' E. Rodaa. Chapter, U. D. C.. was held at the ho4he of Mrs. J. J. Mayfield on Thursday afternoon, the 18th. After inc usual routine of business, the Pres ident gave a description of the selec- tion of the site for the Shiloh monu- ment.
 sum from the proceeds of the enter tainment to be given on November 3 for the Shiloh monument.
 The following ladies were elected delegates and alternates to the U. D. e., Convention to be held at Gulfport'
 Delegates-Miss Annie Carson, Mes danes T. W. Palmer, c. N. Maxwell, Ellen Peter Bryce.
 AIternateE--Adesdames R. G. Lewis, !. Harrison R. B. Dugger and Mss Annie Searcy.
 saThe Rappahannock Army Song" was read by Mrs. Ormond Somerville and Mrs. John Little read Under the Shade of the Trees"
 The program for the next meeting was read and the meeting adjourned to enjoy the iced trappe ana waters provided by the hostess.
 The November meeting of the R E Rodes Chapter was entertained by Mrs Ellen Peter Bryce, Thursday, the 1St, ai o'clock. The time was taken up In voting on the proposed amendments to the constitution, and instructing the delegates how to vote at the coming convention
 A committee was appointed to draft a suitable memorial on the death oi their beloved member. Mrs. R. H. Clem- ents.
 On account of so much business the literary program was postponed until the meeting ln December.
 M. D. Wyman, Director.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-11-18

FaHhneR Soldier Home Hospital Relief
 COmmitt0e.
 Mrs. William A. Gayle, Montgomery. Mrs. J. A. kirkpatrick Montgomery. Miss Addie Beaumont. Union Springs. Mrs. Franklin H. Fillmore. Secretary. Mountain Creek.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1906-06-04
Paducsh Men Nearly Lose ] heir
Lives While Fishing.
Fortunately Physicians Produce Med
icine Chest and Administer
Antidote.
EplsoRE BREAKS UP THE TRIP

A wholesale poisoning from the
use of new cooking utensils brought
a Paducah party of sportsmen back
home a few days earlier than they
originally intended to come. They
had started out on a several weeks
hunting and fishing expedition. but
after being poisoned. cut the trip
short and returned home.
The party was composed of Messrs.
Gus Smith. the druggist 81 Bryant,
the drummer: VIII Bryapt and lack
Bryant, Sr.. local mercantile clerks;
J. n. Rogers. the implement man:
Henry Pierce. Of Golconda. and two
local physicians. They left Paducah
more than a week ago and camped
near Bayou Mills. up the Ohio river.
The cooking utensils. all tin. were
bought new and Il Is presumed pols-
ON from the tin caused the illness
Thursday the entlns party. not one
excepted. became IN. The physicians
had medicines along. brought In
case OF possible emergencies. AMI
went to work on the patients.
The medicos were pretty sick
themselves but work. a herolcaily
and brought the other members of
the party around after several hours
OF hard work.
The party returned home after
th. members had recovered sum
GENTLY to move. Good sport was en-
joyed as long as II lasted. but the ac-
cident cut the stay short at least a
week.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1906-06-04
Chosen at Meeting Of Regents
at Frankfort.
Democratic State Committee to Meet
June ~ 10 Arrange for
Primary.
swAGER sHERI.EY NOMINATED

Frankfort. Ky. June A. The re-
gents named by Gov. Beckham to
take chargc of the eastern and west
ern district normal schools provided
by act OF the general assembly at the
late regular session, met here in the
department of State superintendent
Fuqua and organized for tine work
before thom. II was determined to
open the schools for pupils In Sep
TENDER next. and as this will require
the accomplishment of much before
hand. the eloction of presidents for
the two schools was gone into today
Prof. X. n. RoarS. of the normal de-
partment of State A. and NJ. college.
was chosen president of the Eastern
=. strict school. located at Richmond,
and Prof. II. n. Cherry. of the Nor
NAL and Business college at Bowling
Grsen. the home of the western
school. was made its president. The
salary Of the presidents was fixed at
$4,000 per annum each.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1906-06-04

Frankfort. Ky. June g. Demo
cratic state politics promises to warm
mp considerably after the coming
week. Lewis MeQuown. chairman of
the state central and executive conf
mltiees, today issued call for a
meeting. Of the latter at Louisville
on June ~. at which time It appears
certain thai state primary for state
Offices and to choose a nominee for
United States senator will be called.
The date for the primary will In
all probability be November G. the
day OF the general election
The place to be filled Is that now
held by Senator James b. McCreary.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1906-06-04
That Tired Feeling.

II you are languid. depressed. In
capable for work. Il indicates that
your liver Is ont of order Herblne
VIII assist nature TO throw OF head
aches. rheumatism aud ailments akin
to nervousness and restore the ener-
giles and vitality OF sound and
perfect health. j. J. Hubbard
Temple. OF Texas. writes: II have used
Herbine for the past two years. II
has done me more good than all the
doctors. II Is the best medicine
ever made for ohins and fever" soc.
Sold by Alvey & List.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1906-06-04

The gauge registered 6.s this
morning tho river being on a stand
at This point. Weather clear.
The Bette Owen resumed its reg
ular trips across the river and to
Brookport today. The wharf has been
Incomplete while the Bette Owen
was laid on.
The T. HI. Davis from Joppa is
here on the ways for repairs.
The MILFORD brought tow of
.spokes out of the Cumberland river
and left this morning for Elizabeth
town. o.
The Cowling carried the Woojmen
of the Worlds excursion up the Ten
nessee river yesterday, a fair crowd
taking advantage of the trip.
The Savannah will pass out of thc
Tennessee river tonight for St.Louis.
The Peters Lee will<1eave Mem
phis Tuesday evening for Cincinnati,
arriving here Thursday morning.
The Buttorlf left at noon today for
GAINESVILLE. II viii get back here
Wednesday for the trip out to Nash
willie.
The Joe Fowler was the Evansville
boat today leaving at IL o'clock this
morning.
The Dick Fowler had a good pas
.senger business for Cairo and way
points this morning.
Tho Clyde Is expected out Of the
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1906-06-04
FIGHT is ON
NATIONAL ORGANIZATION AM
HEARST AT ODDS.
Latter Seeks 10 Establish Himself
Through Campaign Committee
Situation in Congress.

Washington. June A. Actual war
has been declared between the ma
tional Democratic organization and
the Independent Hearst organization.
and the coming congressional fight
promises to carry additional interest
on the Democratic side because of
the issue that has been raised. II
became appar-nt when subcommit'
tee of the Democratic national COM
mittee met here to organize for aux
Hilary work in connection with the
coming campaign that the deep con-
Germ of the national managers is act.
uated largely by the belief that the
newly organized congressional cont
mittte is to be run for the purpose,
in part. of spreading the Hearst pro-
paganda.
Hearst wants to down the old or.
ganlzation and capture the party
machinery, If possible. The old man
ayers want to eliminate Hearst from
their party and rel5gate him to an
organization of his own, where he
can create no more trouble in Demo-
cratic national conventions.
The Hearstites recognize the Bry-
an strength as matters now stand,
and are doing their utmost to Dis
credit 1t with savage ATTACKS on the
Democratic national committee.
branding its Leaders as tools of cor
porations and the heads of bands of
political thieves.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1906-06-04
Says wife Is Negro.

Louisville. June A. Franz u
Ringswald. a German. is suing 10
have his marriage annulled on the
ground that his wife is a negress. He
was married to her once before and
procured a divorce on the ground of
Abandonment The woman's attorneys
claim that she is an oetoroon, and
deny that she is either a negress or n
mulatto within the meaning of the
Kentucky statute prohibiting inter
marriage OF the races.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1906-06-04

Tennessee river late tonight and af-
ter. delivering freight consigned far
thcr down the river, will leave here
Wednesday evening at 6 O'Clock for
the same river.
The Jim Lee Is expected here soon
10 go on the ways. The Jim Lee is
a side-wheeler from Memphis. one of
the Lee Line boats.
French's New Sensation show boat
will be here next week.
Departures tomorrow:
~ Dick Fowler for Cairo.
John Hopkins for Evansville.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1906-06-04

r. p. Peters. who soon will be s2
years old. is park policeman in
Sioux City. Ia. Recently he visited
two daughters in Philadelphia. stop
ping in Chester county. Pa, where
he was born. According to this vet
eran officer, Good habits. clear con-
science and hard work" are the three
prerequisites 10 long life.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1906-06-04
ShcrIey Renoininated.

Louisville, Jumc A. Swager Sher-
ley, the present representative in
congress. for Louisville and Jeffer-
son county. was renominated for that
Office by tbs Democratic committees
Of the Fifth congressional district.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1906-06-04

subscribe For The Sun.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1906-06-04
Making a Model Bnrge.

une says: All that remains ~ the old
packet New South lies at the foot OF
Elm street. She is fast being prepar-
ed for the scrop heap. The machin-
cry Is being taken OF her. The up
per works are fast disappearing. All
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1906-06-04

Boat owners will be interested in
an ordor which was received at Lou
lsyille recently by United States Su-
pervisng Inspector of Steam Vessels
Il. l.. Dorsey. The order applies par
tlcularly to vessels of 10 gross tons
and undsr. In the past such craft
have been free from the surveillance
of the government inspectors. but
under the new rule they will have to
comply with the laws and regula-
lions of navigation. The new order
provides among other things, that all
vessels of 10 tons gross or less, pro-
PEELED In whols or in part by gas or
gasoline, petroleum, naptha, fluid or
electricity and carrying passengers
for hire, shall carry one preserver
for every passenger carried. The
boat thus operated must be In charge
of a licensed engineer and pilot. A
license for operating such craft may
be obtained without the formality
of an examination. except as to ordi-
nary qualifications. However, such
license may be revoked or suspended
for misconduct, gross negligence in
navigation intemperaice or viola
ton of the law. II revoked. the per-
sons holding such license shall be
Incapable of obtaining another for
one year. In cases of vessels of 10
tons or under the positions of pilot
and engineer may be held by the
same person.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1906-06-04

THAT fellow rejoices in the name
of Slobbenupsky." 81 don't believe
it," Honestly. that's his name. "Oh.
don't doubt that. But don't believe
he rejoices." Cleveland Leader.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1906-06-04

OF this part of the boat will fall into
other hands. The hull will be con-
verb-d into model barge.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1906-12-21
NOTED DIVINE DEAD.
elhsop mecabe Passes Away From A.
tack Of Apopiexy

New York, Dec. 1e-Bishop Mccabe
Of the n:eihodist Episcopal church. one
Jof the best known clergymen In the
United States. died at the New York
hospital az $50 O'Clock Wednesday
morning. He was stricken while walk
Ing along a street Dec. II with apo.
ploxy. lie was taken at once TO the
New York hospital. where HIS wife
and a niece were In constant attend.
ance at his bedside His home was a,
Philadelphia.
Bishop McCabe was born az Athens.
O., OCT. IL, 1886. He entered the Ohio
conference OF the Methodist church In
1860 and two years later became chap
lain Of the One Hundred and Twenty.
second infantry. He was captured In
the battle OF Winchester and spent
four months in Libby prison. His *.
periences as a prisoner OF war we're
later recounted on the lecture plat.
form.
For more than thirty years he was
popularity known as Chaplain" Nc
Cabe." and the title chung 20 him ever
after the general conference Of the
Methodist church IN 1886.
Following the war he became pastor
OF a church az Portsmouth. o., and
later was associated as assistant sec
Rotary with the board Of church exten.
sion. While engaged In church eXten-
sion work he originated the cry: we
are building a church every day" His
success as money raiser was remark.
able
He was a singer. and his songs were
a feature Of his pleas for funds. He
was chosen chancellor OF the Amer.
lean university AZ Washington In 1902.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1906-12-21
DEpLoaABLE FIX.
Famine In Portion Of China 10 csssis>
Considerable SUFFERING

Washington. Dec. 10. - Ohhcial adj
vices received here IRON the project
Of Huaianfu regarding the famine In
North Klangsu. China. coufrm the
stories OF suffering and want among
the people Of that section. Crops are
reported as being almost total fail
ure In Taoyuen and II Is stated that
b. New Years this mcager supply VIII
be exhausted Conditions In Antong
and Funing townships are sin worse.
Crops are practically a total failure.
The country everywhere r. under wa
ter, and for a distance OF fifty miles
people are compelled 70 wade through
water from knee deep 10 waist deep
and in some places up 20 their neeks-
The project states that IN the stretoh
OF country Immediately west OF Tslng-
20 what was formerly a fertile plain.
covered with good crops and prosper.
Gus hamlets. Is now a vast lake ox'
tending twenty miles az the naFrowest
point and stretching for over forty
miles toWLfd the southwest.
An urgent appeal made TO the PEG
pie OF all foreign lands for aid for the
stricken people. whom the state de-
partment's advices have already placed
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1906-12-21
EARNINGS AND EXPENSES.
Figures For Four Months Given Out b.
Railroad Commission.

Austin. Dec. i9.-The railroad com
mission gave out a comparative state
ment showing the gross earnings and
operating expenses Of thirty-two lead
ing railroads OF the state for the -four
months ending Oct. 81. 1906. as com
pared with the same four months in
1905. which shows the following ~
suit: Gross earnings, 3i.290.277 net
increase OF s5.673.496 over same -four
months in 1905. which is 2215 pet
cent Operating expenses. $4,000,
357. a net increase OF s2.24O.5iO. In
come from operation. sl0,sss.920
which Is a net increase OF S3.432 .ss5
or 45.43 per cent The commission
considers TINS a wonderful showing.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1906-12-21
CONSULATE CLERK.
wss 10 the Employ Of Russian Repre-
tentative az Chicago.

Chicago. Dec. 19.-"Dereylan was a
clerk In the consulate" said Baron
schlppenbach. Russian consul 20 Chi
cago. Recently he left the Office be
cause Of IN health"
Nine. de Rereylan. az her residence.
had not been informed up 20 noon
Wednesday Of the reported death OF
her husband. Il received a message
from him within the last day or So"
she said. in which he said he was M.
but no dangerously SO. did not think
there was anything serious In his III
ness"
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1906-12-21
KNOX DIES SUDDENLY.
Former Editor and Proprietor Of Texas
sftlnas and Noted Wit.

New York. Dec. 1s-John Annoy
Knox. at one time widely known as
the editor and proprietor Of Texas sIft.
ings. died suddenly here. The cause
OF death was heart disease He was
born In Annoy. Ireland. In 1850. the
son Of a bank president OF Belfast.
Mr.. Knox came TO this country when a
young man In search OF health. He
settled In Texas.
Following several successful Journal.
istic enterprises. he started Texas
Siftings. which. while written princi.
pally for circulation In Texas. attained
an international reputation for wit and
literary excellence.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1906-12-21
1hlrteen Case. Dismissed.

Faris. Dec. Madame Gould. for
mer Countess de Casteilane. has been
victorious In suits brought by creditors
and money lenders against her with
the object OF making her Jointly re
sponsible with the count. Thirteen OF
the fifteen cases were dismissed by
the court With costs against plaintiffs.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1906-12-21
WAS A WOMAN.
Deceased Claimed TO Be Married and
Father Of q Son.

Phoenix. Ariz.. Dec. 1e.-M. Derey-
Ian. who came here two months ago
from Chicago with DR. Rowe. died
Tuesday night Of consumption. Derey.
Ian claimed 70 be the son OF a Rus.
sian admiral and 10 have a wife and
son In Chicago A. the undertaking.
parlors II was discovered that the de
ceased was a woman. Dr. Rowe de-
clared he had no knowledge Of this be
fore and he Is innocent Of any con.
spiracy.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1906-12-21
STEADILY ReeoXerlna.
iloninent Mexican Dies.

Stockholm. Dec. liking Oscar
continues 10 steadily improve.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1906-12-21
FOUR YEARS IN TEXAS.
Bishop mecsbe Gave Much Money TO a
Fort Worth Church.

Fort Worth. Dec. l9.-Bishop Nc.
Cabe who died at New York. was sta.
toned here from 1896 to 1900. and dur
ing that time gave large sums TO local
religious enterprises. He gave $1,000
20 81. Paul's Methodist church and Ia.
ter $500 for the pipe organ.
Arrangements are being made for q
memorial service.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1906-12-21

City Of Mexico. Dec. 1s.-Ventura
Martinez de Rio. prominent in finan.
eial and railway circles. died OF heart
failure
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1906-12-21
LARGE Capitalization.

Austin. Dec. 1s.-Charter Of San An.
tonic Water Supply company. capital
stock s., SOC. 900. has been flea
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1906-12-21
Ranner Rfalnna.

Austin. Dec. 10 Captain J. A.
Brooks OF the rangers has resigned.
He has been in the service for many
years.