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The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1907-01-21
LOUISVILLE PREDIcAMENT.
Ohio ReIentIessIy Pouring Its waters
Into Kentucky City.

Ohio RelentlcsSiy Pouring Its waters
Into Kentucky City.
Louisville, KY, jar. 20.-With the
Ohio relentlessly pouring It's floods
southwards and maintaining a steady
rise of an inch an nour Kentucky
streams contribute their volumes from
the mountain regions a high wind
blowing up stream all day, damaging
shipping and preventing the rapid pas
sage OF the current. Louisville tonight
faced a flood situation which promised
to equal before the crest is passed. the
stage of 1884. the greatest flood ever
known to the city.
Ten thousand people are homeless
and are housed in school buildings,
warehouses and other structures. Fac
tories in this city, Jacksonville and
New Albany are closed. throwing hun
dreds of people out OF work; stocks OF
merchandise In the business houses
along the river front are ruined; much
lumber has been washed away. and
many small houses VITA their contents
toppled over into the water.
A conservative estimate of the dam
age with the crest of the flood vet two
days off. is a quarter or a million dol
lars street car service in several
parts OF the city is seriously interfered
with while trains on nearly all the
railroads are arriving anywhere from
three TO ten hours late.
Late this afternoon the hackwater
from Rear Grass creek forced its way
out of its banks at Broadway and was
soon spreading over the Louisville and
Nashville's Cincinnati tracks. This
district liz within a few blocks of the
fashionable residence section and II is
many years since that part of the city
was overlooked.
The water Is within two feet Of the
seventh street station which Is the
terminus of the Illinois Central, the
Big Four, the Baltimore and Ohio
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1907-01-21

Portsmouth, O.. Jan. ga territe
storm and the sudden breaking Of the
levees caused Portsmouth a night Of
terror and today found only few
scattered portions of the city had es7
caped the food. Hundreds OF people
were alseep in their homes when the
mad rush of the waters from the
Scioto. came and scC1s had remark
able escapes from drowning.
Many fed from their sick beds. doz-
ems of shrieklng women and children
staggered aimlessly through the
streets ciad only in night dresses. The
water rose so rapidly that people had
no time to save anything and few could
render assistance to the helpless II
was necessary to chop in the roof IA
rescue some imprisoned families. Many
found refuge in box cars and ON
house tops till daybreak. Much live
stock was lost
II is estimated that 10000 people in
this city and suburbs have been driven
from their homes. The care of the sick
is the problem now confronting the aa,
thorities.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1907-01-21
LOSS 100000 BY FIRE.
Foundry and other Cincinnati Places
Destroyed.

Cincinnati. Jan. 2O.-Fire starting on
the fourth floor of the establishment OF
Hill G. Griffith Company. founders sup
plies. in the West End this afternoon
destroyed that concern and also burned
most of the foundry of the William
Resor Company adjoining. causing
a loss estimated at over 100000.
A falling wall crushed the Cincinnati,
Hamilton and Dayton roundhouse. but
all engines had been previously re
moved. The melting and collapsing of
an iron bridge that connected the two
concerns blocked the railroad tracks
on two lines for several hours. but
wrecking crews had cleared away the
wreckage tonight.
The backwater from the Ohio River
and Mill Creek blocked the efforts of
the firemen on one side and a high
hill shut them away from another side,
so that the buildings were burned al
most without a fight from the depart
ment. The loss was only partially COW
cred by insurance,
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1907-01-21
AMERICAN SAILORS ARE ORDERED
BY BRITISH To~I.yAYE KINGSTON

The ships have nor sailed. I know
exactly what happened and" he add
ed. N"there Is no foundation for II In
any manner. That is perfectly straight.
If you are looking for the facts, those
are the facts"
Mr.. Bacon would not disclose the
source of his information but indicated
possibility of official advices.
The news from Kingston of the with,
drawal of the American ships sent
there for the relief Of the stricken peo-
pie of the Jamaican capital and the
remarkable correspondence that led ur
to that step caused profound sensa-
ton in Washington. ~
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1907-01-21

Brownwood. Tex. Jan. ga bad
wreck occurred today when the Rec
ord train" on the Frisco Railroad was
derailed ten miles north of Brownwood-
The train was running ut thirty miles
an hour when the track spread and all
the coaches went In the ditch except
the Pullman sleeper. The embankment
where the wreck occurred was not
high. hut cars turned completely over.
injuring a score of passengers. some %
whom may be seriously hurt
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1907-01-21
SENSATION in wAsHINGTON.
Assistant Secretary 8 Bacon DecIar
RenOrt Is Untrue

Washingt IN, Jan. 2O.-Acting Secre-
tery OF War Sacon tonight when
shown the dispatch from Kingston re-
RaIding Governor Swettenham's atti-
tude toward Rear Admiral Davis. VINO
went to Kingston with two battleships.
Il cruiser and torpedo boat destroyer
10 administer aid to the stricken peo-
pie. at once declared that 1t was not
true He charged that the newspa-
pors were trying to make trouble be-
tween Admiral Davis and Governor
Swettenham.
There is not any truth in it," he
said empha tically. Il know what l am
talking about. There is not the
slightest kind of trouble or foundation
for 1t in any way. shape or manner.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1907-01-21
LAwRENonBURG sITuATIon.
Levees Are Expected to Break as An,
M0memt.

Levees Are Expccte0 10 Break aG Any
Moment.
Lawrenceburg. Ind. Jan. 20--The
situation today was most alarming, tha
conditions almost approximatink those
Of the food of 1884.
With the waves of the Ohio splash
ing over the levee which protects the
town and the certain knowledge that
rains already fallen Will bring the tor
rent over the barriers within a few
hours. people left in this city passed .
sleepless night.
The town is ten feet below the top OF
the levee and the whole city may be
submerged from nine TO ten feet The
loss In that event will be close to si.4
100000.
One hundred and fifty picked men
patrolled the levee all night while
gangs Of men with thousands OF bags
OF sand and many carloads OF stone and
other ballast were ready to stop any
crevasse that may be discovered
The city is cut off from rail comnu-
nication with the outside world. The
place is practically under martial law.
The manufacturing plants back Of the
town ara shut down.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1907-01-21
BROWNSVILLE MATTER.
ResoIetioa supporting President w
He Reported. q

ntH7t8ttVa cuHBoEhuS EfCHkueut VIII
he Reported.
washington, Jan. 30.-Several con-
ferences of Republican Senator'S were
held today to consider the Blackburn
amendment to the Foraker resolution
relative to the Presidents discharge of
the negro troops.
President Roosevelt spent several
hours at Senator Lodges home in the
afternoon and several Republican Sena-
tors were called in to discuss the
Brownsville affair with a view, of
reaching an agreement as to what ac-
ton is to be taken in the Senate tomor-
row.
The Associated Press was authori-
tatively informed tonight that a decis-
ion was reached to draft resolution
along the lines of the original Lodge
resolution. which will meet the APP
proval or Senator Blackburn. This
resolution will be introduced. by a. Re
publican and will be supported by both
the Republican and Democratic Sena-
tors, who take the position that the
Senate had no legal right to question
the action Of the President"
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1907-01-21

Charleston, s. c, Jan. 2O.-Secretary
of war william II. Taft and members
Of the party reaching here yesterday
to attend a meeting of the South Caro-
lima branch American National Red
Cross, left for Washington this after
noon The visitors attended a special
Red Cross service this morning and
were entertained at midday dinner in
private homes and afterwards had a
drive which lasted until train time.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1907-01-21
ATTENDS NEGRO CHURCH.
Rockefeller Hears Sermon by "BIacL
SpurgeOn" In Augusta.

Augusta. Ga, Jan. 2O.-John D.
Roo ~afcller today attended services at
a negro church. Having an acquaint-
ance with the BLACK Spurgeon." Rev.
C. 7. Walker. who preached in New
York four years, Rockefeller attended
walkers church today. heard the SER
mon. made a generous subscription
when the collection was taken ND. and
later talked with Walker. who intro
duced the oil magnate to the stewards
NJ the church.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1907-01-21
CALLS FOR TROOPS
RACE TROUBLE FEARED IN SOUTH
CAROLINA.
Negroes Ansume Threatening Attitude
at Beaufort and Governor Ansel
| Ia Asked for Aid by
Citizens.

Columbia. S. c.. Jan. 2o.--A telegram
was received today by Governor Ansel
from the authorities at Beaufort. ask
ing that the naval militia be ordered
out to keep order at that place.
The telegram stated that race trou-
bic was feared. but gave no further de-
tails 1t is presumed that the trouble
grew out of the fire which occurred
there yesterday. The negroes greatly
outnumber the whites at Beaufort.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1907-01-21
Cold Weather Adds to
Suffering.
liver STILL ON THE BOOM
Two Great Buildings Near the
Ohio Fall
Systematic Efforts Are Being Made By
City Authorities To Relieve the
Homeless, Theatrical Com
panies Giving Benefits.

Cincinnati, Jan. 20.--The Ohio River
has been stationary since s p. m, and
at midnight stands at IS feet. 1t is be-
lieved the crest of the food had been
reached. Many frame buildings In the
lower part of the city have collapsed
as a result of the action of the water.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1907-01-21
DAvIs's REPORT.
Admiral Says Offer Of Assistance was
Declined.

Washington, Jan. 20.--Rear Admiral
Davis, at Kingston, In his report on
the situation In the stricken city under
date of Friday, announces that the ia
maican authorities declined his offer
to- land wrecking parties to assist In
the hospital. police the streets. clear
away the debris and bury the dead. but
that later, by request, he larded blue
ia kets to prevent an alleged mutiny
at the penitentiary tsince withdrawn
and that he had party guarding the
consulate.
The West Indian regiment and the
insular constabulary are guarding the
town. The Admiral reports there was
no tidal wave and that the FIRE which
followed the earthquake reached even
the remote portion OF the suburbs.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1907-01-21
AURORA CUT orr


Aurora, Ind. Jan. 20.-rhis city was
last night entirely cut on from rail-
road or traction connection with the
outside world, though telephone and
telegraph wires we're stifl working.
The only way out of the city Is by boat.
The city gas plant shut down De-
cause Of the hoc1. There Is serious
danger Of a shortage in oil on account
of the sudden increase in the demand.
Danger Of shortage has heen further
enhanced by the topping ever OF the
big Standard OIL tanks, undermined BY
the food.
Meanwhile the waters contiuue 70
advance and the whole business secs
ton Of the town has bean invaded.
About 1900 in all were rendered home
less by the mood.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1907-01-21
A Wreck I'm Michigan.

Adrian, Mich. Jan. 20.-The south
bound Lake Shore passenger train
which left here at 9:45 tonight. is re-
ported wrecked at Riga, with four
coaches off the track. 1t is reported
that one person was killed and a num-
Der injured.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1907-01-21

ottawa. Ont. Jan. 20.--Secretary Of
State Root spent Sunday quietly ae
government house. Tomorrow he Will
be the guest at luncheon given BY
Consul General Foster.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1907-01-21
United States Fleet
Snubbed by Gov
ernOr.
OBJECTED TO KINDLY
OFFICES OF THE OFFICER
Food Ships Sent 0ut By President
Turned Back.
swettenham Writes Insulting Letter
To Commander of Squadron. Mimi
naizing His Ensrts and Ques-
tionfng HIS yeracity-Com
piications May
Follow.
Kingston, Jan. 19.-(Saturday even

Kingston, Jan. 19.-(saturday even
ing)-The Government. believing it
self able to cope with the situation
without outside assistance, the Ameri-
can warships sailed for Guantanamo to-
day.
Evening journal., 1907-03-06
JOSEPH II. SNAVELY DEAD
Former Resident Of This City Dies in
a Steel Mill in Chicago.

Word was received here last evening Of
the death Of JosephsH. snavely in Chicago.
The telegram received by James T..
Chandler, undertaken stated that the man
died in a steel mill In that city and asked
concerning the disposition of the body.
His widow lives at No 2i2 Poplar street
and the remains will be brought here for
interment.
Mr.. snavely. about fifteen years ago re-
moved from Middletown. Pa, TO New
Castle and took charge OF the bell weld
ing department i'm the Delaware Iron
Company's plant. When the works closed
he came to wilmington and bought a
saloon property in South Wilmington and
later tho one on Fourth street between
King and French streets. a couple Of
years ago he went TO Chicago.
In addition TO his widow a daughter and
son here and J. Harry snavely, Of New
Castle, survive him.
Evening journal., 1907-03-06

corative design carried out with stitch
ings Of Valenciennes insertion, from
which the goods is cut out beneath to
reveal lining Of coarse organdy.
The blouse is designed TO be worn
with a guimpe Of linen. plain or en-
broidered and shows bands Of the lace
insertion artishcally disposed OF about
the neck and sleeves. The belt is also
Of lace. fastening simply at the front,
although a more elaborate touch might
be gained by substituting a fancy gir-
die OF ribbon.
Summer parasols have made their ap-
pearance and are veritable works OF
art. They are made in nearly all the
fashionable fabrics.
Evening journal., 1907-03-06
Getting Her Legal Rights

An old colored woman, arrayed in a
rusty black dress and a gorgeous pur-
pie picture" hat over which was a
black crepe veil, appeared at the court
house Of Carolina town not long ago.
'Am yo' de jedge OBJ reprobates.
sah2" she asked. cautiously opening a
crack Of the office door,
'Yes. I am the judge OF probate.
aunty; what can 1 do for you?" was the
smiling reply.
"Yassah! Tanky. sahl Use heah
cause may ole man done died detested
an lef' 70 Ill infdels. an All wanter
be 'pinted ter be dere executioner. eff
yo' please. sahi'-Success Magazine.
Evening journal., 1907-03-06
Green Representatives,

Spread lightly with butter thin slices
of Boston brown bread Mix very
smooth some cottage cheese, using
crearn3 spread this quite generously on
the bread and sprinkle with very finely
chopped green peppers which have
been cut in half, seeds removed and al
lowed to soak in cold water one hour
or more. then dried with a towel
Cover with a slice Of buttered bread
cut in half. Half a ball Of cheese and
two peppers to one loaf
Evening journal., 1907-03-06
THE GENTLE SEX
An Inexpensive Dimity

The woman who prepares for a FASH
iona.ble rainy day is she who gets the
next seasons frocks ready as early
in the present season as possible,
therefore it is not surprising to see
so many pretty spring and summer
dresses in the shops and show-rooms
OF fashionable dressmakers A very
smart, yet at the same time inexpen-
sive model is sketched here. being de-
veloped in printed French dimity.
Small plaits stitched on either side as
FAR down as the hips, take up the full
ness Of the skirt about the waistline
and at the bottom there is a neat de-
Evening journal., 1907-03-06
Cocoanut Crackers

Make a boiled icing by cooking four
tablespoonfuls OF sugar and one-hali
cup of boiling water until it ropes,
then remove from the fire, and when
cool beat in long and hard the well
beaten white of one egg; after that
add two tablespoonfuls Of grated CO.
coanut and the same amount Of En-
gllsh wainuts cut very fine; cover the
tops of saltine crackers and put In a
hot oven until a light brown. This
quantity for sixteen crackers. Ta''-s'
Evening journal., 1907-03-06
Perfume Burners

An innovation in the way OF perfume
business is an urn OF old porcelain set
in gilt bronze. The lid is perforated
and within is a glass vessel with a
wick, wherein may be burned simple
perfume, or a liquid ozone. These
burners are decorative even in the most
elaborate drawing-rooms.
It has become something OF a fad
to choose one perfume and delicately
scent the entire house with it; but il
is obvious that such a scent would
need to be most delicate and unob-
trnsiVe.
Evening journal., 1907-03-06
PLAYSANDPLAYERS

Considerable favorable comment has
been aroused over the appearance here Of
Arthur C. Aiston's "At the Old Cross
Roads" Company which comes 10 the
Grand optra House on Saturday afternoon
and evening" March O. This play Is one Of
the greatest Of numerous dramatic sue
cessos, having toured all the largest cities
from coast 10 coast and being received by
large audiences in every section visited
It's engagements az the Grand Opera
House. New York city, were really record
breakers, the big playhouse being packed
to the doors at every performance Tho
play which is in five acts is one which
tells a heart story Of great interest, re-
lieved with bright sparkling comedy at
just the proper time. The company Is
composed Of excellent dramatic reputa-
tion. several OF whom are very well known
here: and several others Of equal promin-
once IN the theatrical world. Seats VIII
go on sale Thursday morning at .
o'clock and the indications arc that it viii
be one Of the largest Of the present sea-
son.
Heap Love" the spectacular Indian
serenaGe in b. G. Whitney's sparkling
musical surprise, "The Isle Of Bong
Bong" It is asserted would alone go
far towards making the success Of a
musical production. IL is a poetic phan-
tasy Of the primeval forest and its
earliest inhabitants that lends itself to
the spectacular. As presented In The
Isle OF Bong Bong" il is a dream Of
beautiful coloring and weird Indian at
mosphere The stage pictures In this
number justify the claim made for Gus
Sohlk as one of the greatest living mas
tiers Of stage-craft. During the char
acteristic music Mr. fSohlke has created
an Indian ceremony that is absolutely
/ true to life and historical. The para
phernalia worn by the various mem
bers of the company is genuine and is
all actual work OF the Navajo Indians
II was purchased by Mr.. Whitney al
their reservation IN Pendleton, oregon
THE Isle OF Bong Bong viii be th'
attraction at the Grand Opera Housi
on Monday evening March l1th.
AL W. Martins grand superb spec
tacular revival OF that everlasting ok
play Uncle Toms Cabin" which vii
make its annual visit 60 the Iyceun
on March 2. and promises 10 be
theatrical treat an every sense OF IN
word. The company this year is big
ger. better and brighter than ever ami
numbers fifty white people. ainonl
whom Is a chorus OF twenty 10 imper
senate the negroes from the sum.
south. who have been especially en-
gagged 10 I'M out the many pretty pic
lures Of the play and present tn
southern songs. dances and plantation
Evening journal., 1907-03-06
RECEPTION AT WEST
New Members Of the Church viii be
Made Acquainted Tc-nighs.

Made Acquainted c-nlgh-'
There will be reception TO the new
members received on Sabbath IN the
West PRESBYTERIAN Church this evening.
An the members Of the church and
Sabbath school and their friends ara
cordially invited to be present The
Ladies Aid Society win act as host-
esses A delightful little program has
been arranged, and. in addition, ths
sunday school orchestra win furnish
music. The affair win be most in
formal and will afford an excellent
opportunity for the different members
and adherents of the large and grow
ing organization to become acquainted
with one another. These Post-Com-
munion Receptions were inaugurated
by the pastor more than a. year ago,
and have proved to be one OF the most
valuable assets i'm West Church work,
so admirably have they helped ia
dra wthe people together.
Evening journal., 1907-03-06

cal wonder. Harry Foster. the German
Emperor, and Captain Hinman. tho
Coney Island life saver, assisted by his
four life saving dogs, and the Bio
graph go TO make mp an excellent bill
Matineos daily for ladies and children
and gentlemen, 215 y. M. Evenings
Sis on saturday evening there VIII
be two shows at 7.15 and p. M Fri-
cay night wiz be for amateurs.
Evening journal., 1907-03-06

Shines" So thorough and pleasing
has been the production under the
management Of Mr.. Martin that the
press and public have unanimously
sung its praise. and thousands upon
thoS Ssands have attended,
Mr. Martin takes great please in pre-
senting his concert band. which will
give a grand concert at 1 y. M. Thurs
day at the City Hall. and at 7.30 p. m.
ir front Of the theatre, which don't
fail TO hear
At the Lyceum on March If. ~ and
18. the attraction will be 'AlcFadden's
Flats" The piece has been completely
rewritten and re-mounted. II win be
presented by a company Of more than
usual merit
The attraction at the Grand Opera
House on Monday evening, March 18th
win be Fay Templeton IN Klaw g. Err
llanger's production OF George NJ. Co
hans music play. Forty Minutes
from Broadway" The entertainment Is
novelty and quite original from the
fact that e Is not a performance OF
a distinctive character except in its
own field. as the author has very clev-
erly interviewer into it comedy drama,
melodrama. musical comedy and farce.
/ Fay Templeton plays the role Of plain
Mary" a housemaid. The opposite
character is kid Burns" acted by Vic
tor Moore
Crowded houses continue TO be the
rule this week at the Savoy Theatre,
owned by Helen Hermann. Among
I the eight big vaudeville acts this week
are Ingrane and Cronin. Americas
champion wooden shoe dancers. This
team won the Richard X. Fox medal
for wooden shoe dancers during their
! engagement at New York recently.
Frank Cronins conception OF buck
dancing I'm wooden shoes has made a
decided hit this week. Miss Kitty Rob-
inson. singing the latest Illustrated
songs is we'll known as the only lady
o nan American stage with a baritone
voice. Sheldon and Wilson, presenting
their sketch the Newsgirl and The
Bootblack. Frank J. Hurley is a musi-
Evening journal., 1907-03-06
shipped Valuable Chickens.

Magistrate George H. Hollis. who is
"A well-known breeder Of Rhode island
red chickens in this vicinity has ship
ped several valuable fowl TO breedrs OF
this species TO Massachusetts, and Viz
Rinia- He makes a specially OF Rose
Comb Reds and for this reason, mas
disposed OF a champion single comb
cock bird.
Evening journal., 1907-03-06
Green Jade
les from China.

1t comes from China.
Light green is the choicest
1t is difficult to get it in uncut form.
The Chinese wear it as their favorite
gem
Nearly every Chinese woman has ear
rings Of green jade.
Brooches and necklaces Of jade have
been popular here for a year or two.
Evening journal., 1907-03-06
BUSH LINE

Frelgnt received for all points. given
personal attention, and forwarded
promptly at lowest rates and by beS
routes.
Boats leave both wilmington and
Philadelphia at 600 D. m. daily, Sunday
excepted.
Through rates and bills OF landing 10
gued.
GEORGE w. BUSH * SONS CO,
Pier g. South Wkarves, Philadelphia.
French Street Wharf. Wilmington