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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-11-25
DESTROYER HIT MINE
Minority on Board German SubmcrsibIe
Arc Rcscucd Following In
plOslOu.

LONDON November ct-Thc German
destroyer. whiclt was lost on her way
across the North Sea- 10 surrender to
the British fleet Thursday. was sunk
by n mine. II has been established.
majority of those on board were
rescued. but few were killed or in
Jured by the explosion. IL is stated
that the Limitation of the speed OF the
German fleet TO twelve knotS-in ac-
tual fact ii was not more than ten
was due to- Il lack OF luDricating oil
and fear that higher speed would
cause Il breakdown Of the engines.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-11-25
COLDS INTERFERE
WITH BUSINESS
DR.. Kings New Discovery re.
iieves them and keep you
going on the Job

FIFTY continuous years of almost un-
iailinE checking and relieving coughs
colds and kindred sufferings is the
proud achievement of Dr. Kings New
Discovery.
Grandparents. fathers, mothers, the
kiudies--all have used and are using
1t as the safest, surest, most pleasant
to-take remedy they know of.
and SI.0 W.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-11-25

tinction n man can bear. inspire rover
once in your fellow -countrymcn. Nav
Almighty God mitigate your sufferinss
AND give YOU strength to bear thcn
AS your King. thank you. We all
honor you and admire the unSruds ng
way in which ysu Rave done your duty
That you may live long and enjoy
with happiness the peace which you
have SO hardly won is the most earnest
wish or nv heart"
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Announce Enunccmcn,.

i|ptcial to rho Times D!srItcl
HEATHSVlLLE. VA, November Ell
Mr. and Mrs. Charles +. Ball. of Ditch
ley. this county. have announced the
tngagement and approaching marriage
OF their daughter. Edith Gertrude. to
Francis Willisford Quicke, of Peters
burg, Va. the ceremony 10 take place
carly in Dccembcr
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-11-25
Keep Bowels On Schedule

Late, retarded functionine throws the
Wholc days duties out OF gear. Keen
me system cleansed. the appetite lively.
INC stomach staunch with DR.. Kings
New Life Pills. Mild and tonic in
action. Sold everywhere. 25c-Adv.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-11-25

-iNo Ilf{TJAM, NOvember 24-Ten
thousand servant girls at Stuttgart, the
capital of Wucrttem berg, were mobi-
l!zcd recently to help unloading rail-
road freight cars. Each has to give
ono day or two half-days week TO
TINS work. They arc paid mems wages.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-11-25

MENIcO CITY. November 24.-Span-
ish inhuenza struck Mexico hardest in
the state OF Guanahuata Official re-
zalcs so per cent OF the jnha hita nts
were afflicted and. for three DAYS. there
were 100 deaths day
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-11-25
GERMANS DlSARMED
Military Governor OF Occupied Portion
OF Russiu I'Iccs During
Might.
TBy Associated press.l

By Associated press.l
AMSTERDAM, November oI-All the
German soldiers in Poland have been
disarmcd and sent to Germany, ac-
cording 70 IA Berlin dispatch to the
fthcnish WcstDhalian Gazette Of Essen
General lians Won Bcsclcr, German
general OF the occupied ter
ritory in Russia. fed during the night.
ana the civil governor, Herr Stem
!neistcr. has been deportcd
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AmcrIcnn. n.,.,.,,

LONDON. November 24.-Thc mill.
'ary cross was con ferrcd upon Ijcn,nm-
ant gilbert q. Sincup and Svn,mn
SShechet, OF tho United States Army. by
kng George yesterday s,t BuckinGb M M
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-11-25

Watch the want ADJ
in The Times Dispatch for the best 'of
see what YOU want. phone an ad to
Randolph /.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-11-25
WOMEN'S MEETINGS.

The Valentine Ruffner Mothers Club
VIII meet at Ruffner School this after
noon at $3.50 O'Clock. Mothers and
teachers are urged 10 be present
The regular monthly meeting OF the
Womans missionary society of Balm
bridge Baptis: Church will he held this
afternoon at , o'clock in the home OF
Mrs. X. &. Broaddus. 1900 Porter street.
y large attendance is urged as TWO
important decisions must be made at
this time.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-11-25

Evidence that Colga,es is preferred
by dentists is contained in the afFidayits
and other documents in this Evidence
Chest-depositcd with tho Title Guar
antee and Trust Co. of New York.
lhcymay be examined by accredited COM
mittecs on application to Colgate'se Co.
The Port Gibson reveille., 1918-10-24

could not be raised, it is too small a
matter for which to tamper with the
constitution.
The other amendment is too deep
to dismiss with a passing notice. The
purpose is TO change our method Of
taxation. At present we have a sys-
tenn Of general taxation--all property
beng taxed at the same rate. The
amendment proposes TO change this
system so that property may be taxed
according to It's earning value. On its
face the proposition seems 10 be a
needed change; but II requires study
and more knowledge Of the whole
question Of taxation than the average
voter possesses. We profess to be
unable to suggest whether such a
change would solve the problem of
empty treasures state, county and
municipal. Certainly something is
needed to stop the constantly increas-
ing debts. Whether the fault lies
with the system Of taxation or poor
business methods and an age Of ex-
travagance we are unable TO determ-
inc. The amendments appear in TO-
days Reveille and the voters have the
opportunity to study the questions
involved for themselves
The Port Gibson reveille., 1918-10-24
To our READERS.

After this week the ministers and
"a few others who have been getting
the Reveille free of charge will re-
ceive no more copies; and those who
have failed 10 respond to the state
ments sent them will also be dropped
from our mailing list. 1t may be that
because Of the big task Of eliminating
all who are In arrears a few will get
the next copy or two, but it is our
purpose to obey the demands of the
government, and we are going to
eliminate the names Of all debtors as
rapidly as possible However, it
seems to us that the subscribers
whom we accommodated in the past
would respond to this emergency and
pay up promptly
The Port Gibson reveille., 1918-10-24

In this issue Of the Reveille appears
an advertisement for the proposed is
suance Of $4,000 worth Of bonds by
the municipality Of Port Gibson. The
town sold $500 worth Of bonds last
meeting to a Memphis bank under
the recent state law which specifies
that boards and municipalities shall
not issue warrants when there is not
sufficient funds in the treasury 10 pay
them, and that outstanding debts
against such organizations at the time
the law became effective which was
last May we believe--should be paid
by a bond issue. Contending that
the first engine was ordered before
that date, the local authorities
undertook TO issue bonds under that
law. The bonds were sold, but when
the banks attorneys investigated the
matter they refused to approve the
sale. Now the only way the engine
and the pump, which was recently or
dered, can be paid for, is by a bond
istue, voted by the electors Of the
town. II is now no use to discuss
the mistakes Of the board; in order to
keep the plant from shutting down,
il seems TO us that the bonds must be
voted.
The Port Gibson reveille., 1918-10-24
BOARD OF ALDERMEN
HOLDS MEETINGS

Board met in regular session Oct.
n, 1918. Present. Il. A. Smith, may
or; Aldermen Gordon, Bailey, Guth-
rie, Watkins, Manns and Person.
On motion Of Alderman Person, duly
seconded, it was ordered that bids for
the sale Of $500 serial bonds Of the
town, advertised to be sold at this
meeting, be opened, whereupon the
following bids were read, to-wit:
20 ~ ,--s;s. 4 ~ - - ~ ~
II was then ordered that the bid of
the Bank Of Commerce & Trust Co.
be and the same is hereby accepted,
and that the clerk immediately notify
the successful bidder Of his purchase.
The minutes Of the last meeting
were read and approved.
The act Of the Mayor and Clerk IN
issuing the following warrants in va
The Port Gibson reveille., 1918-10-24
SERGT. COGDELL WRITES
FROM FRANCE TO MOTHER

My Dear Mother:

Sept, 23, 1915
My Dear Mother:
It is with the greatest plearure
write you tonight, as l know you are
anxious to hear from me while /
would like just as we'll to hear from
all the folks at home.
Mother, I talked to a soldier boy
today that told me where Uncle Gene
was, SO am only one hundred miles
from him. Sure hope / will see him
over here.
Mother, am two hundred miles
from the firing line. Don't think we
will so to the front, but am anxious
to go II we have to.
France is q beautiful country and /
like it, but Of course we will Be glad
to get back to the old u. S. Al, and l
don't think it will be long before we
can satisfy Kaiser Bill and let him
know what it means to stir up the
Yanks.
Tell Mrs. Brown Speck Is alright.
and tell Miss Elmer ! see Tom quite
often.
Tell Mr.. Beard and Mr.. Allen hello
for newell everybody at home.
could write lots more, but Il is
getting late, SO viii say goodbye.
With lots Of love to you, write real
soon and often to your loving son.
SERGT. w. M. C0GDELL.
The Port Gibson reveille., 1918-10-24

Bishop Chas. Gore of Oxford, Eng
land, in a speech at Boston Monday,
sounded a note Of warning against
over-development Of the military sys.
tenn. There is a fascination for al.
the world in the raiment Of a sol,
dier", he said. We all know that hi
words are true and that there is grow
ing in America spirit Of militarisr
which is becoming dangerous. Many
are unwilling to admit it, but the dan.
ger exists, and even these apollo.
gists see it, but are deIuding them
selves by believing that it will enc
with the war.
The Port Gibson reveille., 1918-10-24

In q communication published in
the Vicksburg Herald Of last Sunday,
"A Doctors Wife" has the following
TO say on the subject Of Conserving
Doctors and the Influenza:
To-day with several Of our doc
tors sick and q constantly increasing
number Of sick people, it would
to have to appeal to people to use
n dealing with che remaining doc
tors who are IN good health and
serving the community TO the best
Of their ability.
For instance IL q patient is sick,
It certainly ought not to be neces-
sary To wait until twilight to tell the
doctor that the medicine Is out and
the patient Is no better.
Neither should doctor who has
labored from in the morning un-
I'll II p. m. without any Office hours
or time to rest for meals be pestered
with inquiries as to whether amber
beads or assafOetida or injections Of
horse serums will avert the disease.
MY husband while trying TO snatch
" hiNN W pNppLi ltNb fikHl Hdu 10
answer six telephone calls, each
more foolish than the other. when
ell the information which Il avail
able Is printed daily in your paper.
Some ladies are even inquirinR If
smoking will do any good as some
said II did
Il am furthr impelled to make
this appeal by reading every day
that
rice, gasoline and mules, but up TO
date no one has said anything about
conserving our doctors. / don't know
any mule who goes as hard and with
as little rest as my husband and as
he is the only one ! have l want to
ask the ladies' to please show q lit
tors in town and try il possible TO
help TO carry the present load by
leaving the telephone alone as much
as possible. Send for your doctor,
let him use his Judgment when he
shall Of can come back; don't insist
on being FIRST in the morning when
It is more convenient for him to make
calls IN the neighborhood he Is IN
and you live a mile away; don't ring
him up when he is asleep TO tell him
"NAAf " AtiJ - HdhHNdAtQ WNln rs
q symptom Of influenza; try 70 be
as onsiderate as il you were doc
tors wife,
What sensible letter just at this
time. This good woman realizes that
II the few physicians, left BIZ war and
pestilence, are to remain able to look
after the sick, their strength must
be conserved just as we are conserv-
ing food TO win the war. Besides
this, we should be humane enough to
have sufficient sympathy for these
terribly over-worked men TO call them
during such distressing times just as
seldom as possible, The admonition
given to the people Of Vicksburg in
the above is just as applicable to Port
Gibson and other places.
The Port Gibson reveille., 1918-10-24

A good friend, in note to the edi.
tor Of the Reveille, says: 'fYour pa
per never seems like an old frienS
now, with your new type" We fine
q few Of our old subscribers those
who have been taking the paper foi
many years--object to the machine
set type Of the Reveille, but on the
other hand we have had very many
commendatory expressions on the
change. In fact, more than two hum
dred readers have been added to the
Reveille subscription books, princi-
pally because Of the change.
The Port Gibson reveille., 1918-10-24
Can Now Eat and sleep in ComforIt

Can Nov Eat and Sleep in Comfort
If troubled with Indigestion or
sleeplessness you should read what
Miss Agnes Turner, Chicago, ILL.,, has
to say; "Overworl, irregular meals
and carelessness regarding the ordi-
nary rules Of health, gradually under
mined it until last fall became a
wreck Of my former self. 1 suffered
from continual headache, was unable
to digest my food, which seemed to lay
as a dead weight on my stomach. ]
was very constipated and my COM
plexion became dark, yellow and mud
dy as / felt. Sleeplessness was added
to my misery, and / would awake as
tired as when | went to sleep. heard
of Chamberlain's Tablets and found
such relief after taking them that
kept up the treatment for nearly two
months, They cleansed my stomach,
invigorated my system, and since that
time can eat and sleep in comfort.
| am today entirely we'll" (Adv)
The Port Gibson reveille., 1918-10-24

We see nothing to be gained by a
discussion Of peace terms with Ger
many Nothing but unconditional
surrender viii satisfy the world. "An
honorable peace" to that country is a
peace that suits the Kaiser and his
war lords. They know nothing about
honor A peace that does not elm
mate the whole military power Of
Germany is a failure pure and simple.
The war may be prolonged BY the
Presidents refusal to treat for peace,
but much will be gained.
The Port Gibson reveille., 1918-10-24

the realty assessment roll for the year
1913, and having duly heard and con-
gidered all objections presented there
70, on motion, it was ordered that said
realty roll as revised be adopted and
made final, Alderman Gordon voting
no.
On motion, the tax levy was made
the same rs last year, Is mills.
The assessment for the year 1918
against the X. & M. ". r. R. 90, Cum
berland Telephone Co., Postal Tele-
graph Co, American Express Co and
Pullman Car Co., not having been
made by the State Railroad Commits
sion, it was ordered that same be
added to the assessment rolls when
made.
The Port Gibson reveille., 1918-10-24
Bronchial TroubIe.

Mrs. A. f. Sidenberder, Rockfield,
Ind, states: "For an attack of bron-
chial trouble which usually assails me
in the spring l find Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy the only thing that
gives me relief. After using It for a
few days ali signs Of the bronchial
trouble disappears. (Advl
The Port Gibson reveille., 1918-10-24

just received big lot Of China
Mattings, Gras Rugs, Mating Rugs,
Velvet and Administer Rugs in sizes
from the very smallest to full room
size. We. are also showing a line of
Linoleum and Congoleum Rugs.
David Books Department Store.
The Port Gibson reveille., 1918-10-24
UH mOtlOn5 the Board adJOufned.
A. A. MADDOX, Clerk.

Board met in special session pur-
suant to all, Oct, II, 1918. Present
Mayor Smith; Aldermen Guthrie,
Person, Manns, Watkins and Bailey.
Absent--Alderman Gordon.
Mr.. III. d. Brownlee made the fol-
lowing proposition in writing to the
Board:
To the Board Of Mayor and Aldermen,
Port Gibson, Miss:
Gentlemen:--I propose to operate
the Department Of Light and Water
furnish all labor for all purposes, for
the sum of $3.50 per month, you to al
low me for period of four months
the sum Of $50 per month extra to be
applied toward readiustment of the
old machinery at the plant, in order
TO render this machinery available for
use in an emergency.
In the event of any calamity to the
plant which will necessitate the call
been cancelled, and schools closed by
will bear that expense,
The Board win also pay the expense
of extra labor to be used in the in
stallation of the centrifugal pump
now expected to arrive.
H. ID. BROWNLEE.
The above proposition is accepted
this day by the Board of Mayor and
Aldermen, the contract to begin at
once and to terminate at the pleasure
Of the parties upon 80 days notice in
writing.
Witness the Board Of Mayor an6
Aldermen, through the Mayor.
L. Al. SMITH,
Mayor Of Town of Port Gibson, Miss
Having completed the revision OF
the personal assessment roll for the
year 1918, and having duly heard and
considered all objections presented
thereto, it was ordered that said per
sonal roll, as revised, be adopted and
made final
On motion, the Board adjourned.
A. A. MADDOX, Clerk.
The Port Gibson reveille., 1918-10-24

SPECIAL---QUICK DELIVERY
CAN DELIVER TO YOUR DAIRY
COTTON SEED MEAL AND HULLS.
AT OIL MILL PRICES, DRAYAGE
TO BE ADDED.
LEVY PRODUCE HOUSE.
The Port Gibson reveille., 1918-10-24

The one most significant thing about
President Wilson's reply to the Ger
man peace note was contained in the
following paragraph
"At the very time the German gov
ernment approaches the government
OF the United States with proposals
of peace its submarines are engaged
~ sinking passenger ships at sea, and
not the ships alone, but The very boats
IN which their passengers and crews
seek TO make their way to safety;
and N their present enforced with
urawal from Flanders and France the
German armies are pursuing q course
Of wanton destruction which has all
ways been regarded as in direct vio-
latlon OF the rules and practices Of
civilized warfare Cities and vii.
lagos, If not destroyed, are being
stripped OF all they contain, not only,
but often Of their very inhabitants.
The nations associated against Ger
many canot be expected to agree to
o cessation Of arms while acts of in
humanity, spoliation and desolation
are being continued which they lust
W look upon with horror and with
burning hearts"
Directly following the receipt Of
this reply, the German government is
said to have ordered the cessation Of
such atrocities as the burning Of VIII
lagos and the needless destruction Of
other property. It was also reported
that all submarines were ordered
home. If these things be true, there
can be no doubt that Germany is play
ing good for the purpose Of throwing
the United States Off its guard in or
der to arrange an armistice that time
may be given for the rehabilitating Of
its armies or that a patched-up peace
might be secured. 1t is difficult to
believe that President Wilson and
the countries allied with this nation
will be hoodwinked into game Of
this kind, but the foe is too tricky to
be trusted IN the least, and great care
should be exercised in handling him.
The Port Gibson reveille., 1918-10-24
ss751.O8
PORT GIBSON BANK,

The Supt. Of Education reported,
which report was received and filed
and ordered spread on the minutes.
CLERKS REPORT
The Port Gibson reveille., 1918-10-24

On motion, Mr.. r. e. Walne was
elected a member Of the Board of
of Port Gibson, Mississippi, to fill the
unexpired term Of Mr.. ]. N. Brash-
ear, resignod
On motion, the Board adjourned.
The Port Gibson reveille., 1918-10-24


The Board of Mayor and Aldermen
met In special session Oct. 81, 1918.
Smith; Aldermen Guthrie, Bailey.
Watkins, Manns and Person,
On motion of Alderman Watkins,
duly seconded by Alderman Manns,
the following resolution was unani-
mously adopted, to-wit:
Be it resolved by the Board of May
or and Aldermen of the Town of Port
Gibson, Mississippi, that it is the pur-
dermen of the Town of Port Gibson,
Mississippi, to submit to the ouali-
fed eletors of the Town Of Port Glib.
son, Mississippi, at an election to be
held on Friday, the 18th day Of No
vember, A. d. 1918, at the Town Hall
IN said town, the question as to wheth-
es the serial bonds Of said municipal.
ity shall b eissued Should said bond
re Ne provided for at said election.
and said election be carried IN favor
Of said bond issue, the serial bonds
will be issued in the sum of $4,000
the bonds to be numbered from / tc
~. One of said bonds shall mature
eah year, beginning one year after
the date of the first of said bonds
Said bonds shall bear the date of Isl
sue thereof, and interest at six per
ns5 ss annusilu psn I % sne sn;S lnfsress ha e De
TO be issued for the following pur.
poses. to-wit: To nav for certain
improvements at the water works and
electric light plant; liquidation Of the
existing munieinal debf
On motion, it was ordered that the
election commissioners of the town bs
ii accordance with the Foregoing res.
oluton on November 18th 1918 (,
decide ais to the issuance of said bond
provided for ia the said resolution
that said election be held in ithe sam.
manner as the general election ~
Mayor and Aldermen 4 hsla ~
that the ballots to be used al saii
election shall have printed on tben
the one under the other. tie foilov.ine
words, to-wit:
On motion, the following Ordinance
The Port Gibson reveille., 1918-10-24

The Reyeille heartily agrees with
Mr. Regan il his opposition to the
proposed amendment to the consti-
tuition which proposes to decrease the
age that a man may be governor To
p years. He is right in the conten-
ton that at p man is not mature
enough for such an important place.
Besides this, even if such an objection
The Port Gibson reveille., 1918-10-24
Sl657.9
A. A. MADDOX, Clerk.
FIRE CHIEFS REPORT

To the Hon. Board Of Mayor and AL
derment Port Gibson, Miss:
Gentlemen mo fires or alarms to
report during the past month Have
Just inspected the fire department
equipment and find everything in
good condition. Have had all fire
hose thoroughly cleaned, couplings
oiled and reels put in good order
Doors on reel houses need some re-
pairs which should be made during the
month.
As ! am transferring my residence
to Louisiana, beg to submit my resig-
nation as Chief Of the Fire Depart
ment, taking this opportunity to re-
turn thanks to the Board for courte-
sizes shown and assistance rendered
during my term.
The Port Gibson reveille., 1918-10-24

Communication from c. g. Talbutt
4 Co. and their bonding company,
/ relative to defects in sidewalks laid
BY Talbutt & Co., were read by the
city attorney, whereupon the city at
torney was instructed to notify said
bonding company to begin repairs on
said sidewalks within 80 days.
Mr.. r. B. Shoaf, manager Of the
Churchill Compress Co, came before
the Board, asking for reduction in
assessment Of the compress company.
The Board agreed to notify Mr.Shoaf
of the amount Of the compress assess
ment when same had been made
On motion, the resignation of Mr..
H. A. Marschalk as fire chief was ac4
cepted, to go into effect at once.
The resignation Of Mr.. G. G. Little
Supt. Of the Power Plant, was read.
and, on motion, same was accepted.
On motion, the salary Of Mr.. A. A.
Maddox, clerk and street commission
er, was raised from 500 to $125 per
month.
On motion, the salary of Mr.. T. B.
Rowan, marshal, was raised from $40
to SS5 per month.
Having completed the revision Of
The Port Gibson reveille., 1918-10-24

purpose Of improving che water works
and electric light plant belonging to
the municipality, and to liquidate the
outstanding municipal debt.
A. Al. MADDOX. Clerk.