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The Grit-advocate., 1905-09-29
Amity Colony All Riuht.

Denver, Sept. 23-Some apprehen-
sion has been expressed that the very
laudable work the Salvation Army is
carrying on at Amity, Colorado.
through its colony, might be crippled
and hampered by the dragging into
the Equitable miXup of the Amity
Land and Irrigation Company, which
it has been alleged owes the Equitable
the sum of s2,S09,G33 The Salvation
Army, says the News in explanation Of
the situation, through its commander,
Booth Tucker. bought the land and
water rights for the Amity colony
from the Amity company and incurred
only a few minor obligations in doing
50, obligations which could be readily
met if stress were brought to bear
by the Amity company being forced
TO make hurry-up call against all
loans and notes. That there is small
danger of this is to be taken from a
statement made last night by Platt
Rogers, attorney for the Amity com.
pany.
ITO begin with" said Mr.. Rogers,
the company is not Involved with the
Equitable in any way, its officers and
stockholders all live in New York and
other eastern cities and the company
owes no debts that it cannot meet inn
medately. The Amity company is Il
separate and distinct institution from
the Amity colony. which simply stands
as a purchaser Of lands and water
rights from the Amity company" Aside
from Mr.. Rogers the only Colorado per-
son identified with the affairs of the
Amity company is w. H. Wylie, who
resides at Holly and is the manager
and company agent
The Grit-advocate., 1905-09-29
THE FARM AND RANCE
The "Aifalfa Craze"

An eastern agricultural journal
speaking of the rapidly growing popu-
larity of alfalfa, which he terms the
alfalfa craze" expresses The opinion
that that useful plant, being ' recent
discovery" has not yet been sufficiently
tested uEdcr all conditions of soil
and climate. to give it rank with tim
otny and clover as a profitable crop
and warns its readers against placing
implicit confidence in the statements
OF those who have been successful!
with it in places peculiarly adapted 10
its propagation.
The writer of the article does not
claim TO have tested alfalfa in any way
and therefore his argument in depreca-
tion of its merits is not worthy OF con
sideration; but his statement that the
plant is "a recent discovery" will bear
few words of eminent. The statement
that alfalfa is comparatively new
product and that il originated in the
West is effectually disposed of by a
bulletin issued by the Department Of
Agriculture that contains an essay on
the subject, in which the history of
alfalfa is traced for more than 1000
years. 1t appears that the plant was
cultivated by the ancient Greeks and
Romans. and is still grown in the Med
iterranean region. II was introduced
into Spain and thence taken to Mexico
by the explorers and adventurers 400
years ago, and from Mexico it has
spread over a large part of the West.
According to the twelfth census al
falfa covered 2,09l.0 acres, and the
production in the United States was D.
22O,G11 tens, an average of % tons per
acre. FOur.titthS of the total was in
the West, the leading states being Col
orado. California. Utah, Kansas. Idaho
and Nebraska. while only IA small
quantity was raised in the East But
the objects of the departmental publ
cation and the reason for the details
given are understood when it is known
that the agricultural experts at Wash
inston seek TO impress upon American
farmers the worth of alfalfa a 5 for.
age plant and its adaptability to a wide
range of climate and varying condi-
tlons of soil. Therefore it is highly
recommended for grazing. and as hay
is the second MOST valuable farm crop
raised i'll the United States. with
these facts pushed right up to him, the
writer of the article above mentioned
will do well to guess again-Agricul-
tIral Epitomist.
The Grit-advocate., 1905-09-29
DENVER MARKETS

Denver Union Stock Yards, Sept. 25.
Receipts during the week just past
have been the heaviest OF the season
on this market. The average quality
was very good. but not as good as the
preceding week. Trade has been gen
orally reported dull and slow on the
eastern markets and prices close any
where from 5 TO 10 cents lower than .
week ago. These reports, however.
have had very little effect on the trad
ing here. Cows were a little slow sale
during the first few days, but this
was on account of liberal re-
ceipts, and all other classes OF
cattle moved well. Good light
weight beef steers carrying plenty OF
flesh are in strong demand and fully
steady with week ago. Medium and
common steers are weak to a dime
lower. Cows dropped fully quarter
early but during the last few days
buyers have shown more desice for
them and some of this loss has been
regained. Prices are still 10 to 10
cents lower than a week ago. Very
few bulls came for the market, but the
demand was not strong and those on
sale went at about steady prices. Neals
were strong at the opening. but liberal
receipts caused drop OF about quar-
ter before the close. 1t was lively
week in feeder and stocker circles. The
supply was better than any week this
season, but buyers took them all and
would have bought a good many more
had they been offered. Eastern mar
kets report dull trade but the move
meht here has been active at steady
prices. Receipts expected to be liberal
this week and good trade anticipated.
The hog market shows very little
change from a week ago. Receipts
have been very light and packers
would have taken a good many more
had they been offered s5.40 represents
about top prices with the range down
to S5.25.
Receipts Of sheep were over II 900
head during the week. Most Of these
were offered and sold here. The de-
mand is good for both feeders and kill
ers and the market is very little
changed from a week ago.
The Grit-advocate., 1905-09-29
To Change Inauguration Date,

Washington, Sept. 23.--District Com.
missioner McFarla.id chairman of the
national committee to consider the ad-
visibility Of changing the date of the
ceremony fol the inauguration of the
President OF the United States, has is
sued call for the meeting of the COM
mittee November Sth. The committee
is composed of the governors of all
states and territories and fifteen resi-
dents Of the district Of Columbia,
Among the dates suggested for the
ceremony are April 30th and the last
Thursday in April. The change Is
urged by reason of the inclement
weather that usually prevails in Wash
ington March 4th
The Grit-advocate., 1905-09-29
Cyclone Follows Earthouake

Rome, Sept. 25.-Another cyclone
yesterday caused enormous damage in
Saiaorla. A gradual clearance of the
puliolngs ruined by the recent earth
quake SHOWS that the number OF per-
sons VINO perished was greater than
gwen IN the first estimates. Large
NUMBERS OF bodies are being discov-
eleo oaliy. The work Of constructing
WOODEN cabins under government su-
pervlsion Is progressing rapidly Two
thousand have been completed and
4,voV more Will be necessary to she =
yer tne homeless people who are sleep
Ing In the railroad deDots.
The Grit-advocate., 1905-09-29
Earthquakes and cIoudb,,,s,.

New York. Sept. 23.-Earthouake
shocks continued Thursday in Gala
bria. says Rome dispatch to the Her.
aid. At Amantea two women were
killed. At Ajello many houses fell
and twelve persons were injured.
At Bruzio church fell and there
was further damage at Cosenza, Catan
zanarO and Monteleons.
The Grit-advocate., 1905-09-29
GRAIN.

Wheat, choice milling, per 100 lbs.
s1.13. Rye, Colorado, bulk, per 100
lbs, soc. Oats, bulk, Nebraska, new,
white, s!.O6; mixed s1.04; in sack.
Colorado white, s1.0o@1.05. Corn, in
bulk, CSC. Corn chop, sacked, $1.e5.
Bran, Colorado, per 100 lbs, 75c.
The Grit-advocate., 1905-09-29
Hay.

Upland, per ton, $10oo311O0; sec
ond bottom. sS.0OM9.OO; timothy,
$1,000; timothy and clover, s11OO:
alfalfa. prime, $7.0o@7.5O; straw, $3.50
a 500; South Park wire grass, s14.OO
Q15.00.
The Grit-advocate., 1905-09-29
Cattle.

Comparative Receipts
Month to September I'D ...... 1O.8IO
Same period last year ........ 11,lSo
decrease ............... olo
Same period last year. .1Sl .4Si
Increase. . NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. SAL
The following quotations represent
the range of prices paid on this mar
ket:
Beef steers, grassers. good
to choice. $3.50 q AS
Beef steers, grassers, fair
to good ............. 3.OO@3.5o
Beef steers, grasSerS, COM
mon to fair. ........ 2.5O@s.OO
Cows and heifers, grassers,
good to choice ....... 2.65@3.1O
Cows and heifers, grassers,
fair 10 good ...... 2.2O@2.GO
Gamers and cutters ...... 1.25m2.13
Calves, veal, good to choice 3.75@4.25
Calves, veal. fair to good. 3.O0G3.75
Bulls. s.ags, etc. .......... 1.50Q 800
Feeders, F. p. R., good to
choice. .............. s.25@4.o0
Feeders, f. P. R., fair TO
good. ............... 2.50@3.25
Stockers, F. P. R., good to
choice. .............. 3.0O@3.50
Stockers, F. P. R., fair to
good. ............. 2.25q 200
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-10-13
FIVE YEARS SENTENCE.
Trial of 14-Year-OId Boy Who Decnp
 ttmted Father.

Tuscaloosa, Oct. 12.-(Special. )-John Harrison, who cut his fathers head of with an axe while his father was at- tempting to whip him some months ago at Aftermath. pleaded guilty this morning and was sentenced to the peni- tentiary for five years. Harrison is but 14 years of age.
 The marriage of Miss Mary Baker of this city to William Hawkins of Camden at the home of the brides pa rents near the University yesterday af- ternoon, was an unusually pretty af- fair and came as a surprise to many friends of this popular young couple.
 Ben Kirkman, who has been held here in the county jail for the killing of win Blankenship several months ago was convicted Of murder in the second degree and sentenced for ten years last night.
 Tuscaloosa was visited by a heavy frost last night, much to the delight of the people throughout the country The cotton being already full devel- oped, no damage can be done. It is generally thought that this the first frost will be the forerunner of a spIen- did business throughout the county.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-10-13
WANTED 25 salesladies at once. Kress' New Store.
vENNEN IS ANSWERED
McDAvID REPLIES TO BOSTON -- BANKERS SUGGESTIONS.
Alabama Insurance Commissioner Res fuses to Take Steps Against Me- Call Unless Insurance Testi-
 m0ny Assumes More
 Serious Features.

State Insurance Commission E. R.
 McDavid has, since the notorious fnsu-
 rance disclosures began, received many
 letters of suggestion and the latest
 to reach his desk Is one. from c. H.
 Yemen. the Boston banker.
 N. Yemen wants President Mccall
 and Vice President George W. Perkins of the New York Life. busted from
 office. He asks Commissioner McDav-
 Id to cancel the license of the com
 pany if these officers do not get down and out.
 The Alabama Insurance Commission CT, however. is asserting his indepen- dence to these rabid correspondents and
 looks with greater circumspection on
 the prerogative of stopping the busi-
 State. He will not take any steps
 for or against either of the big conn
 panies now under fire unless there are
 more serious developments than the
 investigations have so far presented.
 t'T wrote MT. Vennen," said Com
 missioner McDavid yesterday, that
 would not interfere with any of the
 insurance corporations which have
 qualified for business in Alabama The ivestigations up to the present time
 have not revealed a sufficient cause
 for any action by this department. In
 fact. under our law, l have no author
 ity to take away the licenses of com
 panies while 1t is shown that the poll
 icyholders of Alabama are protected by ample assets"
 The Alabama Commissioner, 1t may
 be added. is strong in his denuncia- ton of the thory that insurance com nissioners or superintendents ought to name the officers of corporations trans acting business in the States. He holds that this is a false ground to take and that it is an exaggerated regulation of any business. Yet 1t is no more nor less than the hypothesis on which Mir vennen's and the letters of others received by the Alabama department are written.
 Commissioner McDavid. after thus stating his position to MT. Yemen. as- sures him that he Is following with interest the investigationsA now being conducted by the committeeto of the New York assembly.
 Yemen Under Fire.
 Arriving by almost the same mail as the letter of the Boston banker there came to Commissioner McDavid clippings of several New York papers and insurance journals impugning the motives of Yemen as those of an ob- structionist Although he has a policy with the New York Life he is criti- cized as one of the greatest enemies of legal organizations and combines the country has known in recent years. These articles and editorials tend to question the sincerity of the banker | in his efforts to get the scalps of Mir. Mccall and Mir. Perkins.
 Deputy Insurance Commissioner H. R, Shorter returned yesterday from an official trip to New York where he took a look in on the insurance in- vestigations. He says that the liveli- est topic in New York today is insu- rance. It Is a case of when in doubt talk insurance,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-10-13
..KRESS" TO HAVE
 GRAND OPENING
Popular Store Promises a Rare
 Treat to M0ntg0merians
Has Moved into New onartefs ane Will show AppreciatiOn of Large and Growing Patronage by
 Free Musical Festival

One of The Advertiser reporters maae
 a call at the and 10c store yesterday afternoon and was indeed surprised 70 find what a great change had been
 made in the interior of the building owned by Alexander. Irving ana Gar- side, which has been fitted up to suit the requirements of the Kress business. | causing an entire change in it's appear | ance. and giving Montgomery most up-to-date store.
 | Kress opened their third and 10c store in this city at N. Court square, and that their methods are in advance
 of times is shown by the progress that
 has been made during this period. they
 now having over fifty stores which are
 entirely confined to the South. This progress has been due to their strictly 1 upright business methods, and Kress' has become a HOUSEHOLD name in
 Montgomery. as we'll as in other lead | ing Southern cities, and we can pride ourselves on having one of our leading business houses keep in the forward van of our merchants.
 Those of us who remember the re- markable crowd that visited the previ- ous opening. the interest displayed by the numerous patrons in the methods and systems of a progressive concern. will be on hand this afternoon from 800 to 5:30 to acquaint themselves with the many bargains which are displayed and makeSa mental note of what they wish to do in quick purchases tomor- row morning; the informal opening will be continued this, evening from 7:30 to 800 o'clock giving to those who are unable to visit the store this after noon, an opportunity to see what has been accomplished.
 A beautiful souvenir will be pre- scented to each lady as a remembrance of what this progressive and 10c con- cern has done. and the melodious strains of beautiful selections from an orchestra will aid in willing away the time, making it not only a personal benefit, but pleasure.
 The Advertiser wishes to join with others in congratulations to Messrs Kress and their active employees. Adv,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-10-13

county jaii for about two weeks for the murder of Lewis Heath in the northern part of Autauga County about three weeks ago. took place here yes- terday before Justice H. J. Livin nsston and Guy. Rice. The trial began yes- terday morning and was finished last nirht about 10 o'clock. resulting in the defendants beinE held without bail There was many witnesses examin ed. and not all the testimony agreed. From the best estimate of the testimony two Heaths, the deceased and his brother. slaton and Nelson met and were enjoying the pleasures of a jag produced by mean whiskey when the fatal shot was fired that killed Lewis Heath. The account of this killing ap- peared in The Advertiser some weeks since, and the facts do not now vary from the statement then given The Advertiser.
 large audience at the Methodist Church Sunday school room this afternoon under the auspices of the local Chapter meeting of the U. ID. C. was the de Confederate Veterans. There was al
 The remains of E. w. Northington formerly of this place, but recently o Memphis, Tenn. reached here thi afternoon and were inferred at Gal Hill cemetery. The funeral was con ducted from the residence of S. R. Woo, on Second Street. E.. w. Northingtoi was well known here, having resided here all his life till about six year ago. nf
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-10-13
nirlrihle nalloon succes.ful.

Toul, France, Oct 12.-The huge Le- baudy dirigible balloon, constructed under the patronage of the War Off1ce made its first successful ascent today, with some chief engineers and a party of officers, who made an extensive re- connoisance of theS military defenses from Foul to Nancy. near the German frontier.
 The balloon ascended about 655 yards passing over Fort Vaudeville and the defense works in the Haye forest On reaching the barracks at Blandan, the balloon turned back and went directly to Foul. where 1t descended in the midst of a crowd of enthusiastic en- eineer> officers and soldiers. The dis tance covered about thirty miles al the rate of twenty-eight miles ar hour.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-10-13
WAS THE KING INvoLvEDs
Rather Sensational Evidence in Cas-
 at London.

Rather Sensational Evidence in . Case at London.
 London, Oct. f2.-Today's proceedings in the case of Hugh Watt, the former member of Parliament, who is charged with attempting to bribe a private de- tective named Marshall to assist him in murdering Watts former wife. were marked by the sensational withdrawal by the cattleman, Norman Battle, of the evidence which he gave September 22. On that occasion, Battle declared that he overheard conversation be- tween Marshall and another man, In which Marshall was threatened.
 Battle today said his real name was Lightfoot, and that Watt, who was ac- companied by man describing himself as an equery of King Edward, met the witness in Hyde Park In August and informed him that the King wished the case to be withdrawn. At Watts dictation. Battle wrote a letter to Watts lawyer saying he could clear
 Watt The latter dictated the evil dence which the witness gave Septem- Der 22 Battle added that he had re- ceived about $2e0 from Watt. and that the equery was advised to go to Can- ada and was promised $25,000 and a Government position for life. Replying to further questions. Battle said the supposed eduery was intro duced as Lord Kinloch." The latter said the case was to be "hushed up by order of the King. who was a friend of Lady Violet Watt.
 The case was adjourned until Octo- Der 27.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-10-13
STRONG EVIDENCE OF FAITH.
E. G, Fowler Guarantees that Hyomei
 Will Care the Worst Case of Catarrh

E. G. Fowler Guarantees that Hyomei
 VIII Cure the Worst Case of Catarrh
 in the City.
 When one of the most reputable druggists in the city guarantees that a medicine will effect cure or he will refund the money, 1t speaks volumes as to the merits of that remedy. It IS in this way that Fowler Is selling Hyomei, the treatment that has made SO many cures of both acute and chronic cases of catarrh in Montgom- cry and vicinity.
 Hyomei is not a pill nor is it liouid that has to be taken with la blespoon or wineglass. Just breathe It by the aid of an inhaler that comes with every outfit, and benent VIII pc seen from the first treatment.
 It destroys all germ life in the air passages and lungs. and enriches and purifies the blood with additional ozone. It cures catarrh of the head and throat, or of the stomach, liver ana Kidneys. Wherever mucous membrane contains catarrhal germs. there Hyomei will do its work of healing. When using this treatment, the air you breathe will be found like that on the mountains high above the sea level. where grow balsamic trees and plants which make the air pure by giving on volatile antiseptic fragrance that IS healing to the respiratory organs
 The complete Hyomei outfit costs but s1. %. and includes an inhaler, dropper and sufficient Hyomei for several weeks treatment.
 Remember that if Hyomei does not cure you, Fowler will refund your money. This is a good time to cure catarrh by this natural method and prevent catarrhal colds that are SC common at this season. No. '.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-10-13
Montgomery Women Were Hat Hunting and Finding
 at the Fair Yesterday.

The weather was propitious. It was good day for selecting winter hats for two reasons: The temperature was such as to make woman's thoughts lightly turn to winter headgear and It was opening day at the Montgomery Fair and the assortment of beautiiui creations made selection easy, for the old, the young, the middle aged were all abundantly cared for
 The women of Montgomery took ad- vantage of these facts and in countless numbers thronged the newly equipped millinery department. of which MISS Morris, who has become so great a Ia vorite in Montgomery, presides with such charm and grace.
 The Millinery Department of the Montgomery Fair occupies part of the new portion of the building which leads to the new entrance on Dexter Avenue and it has the cosmopolitan air in its every appointment. space and overneao lighting that characterizes this entire establishment--oneo of the most impos- ing in the South.
 Some of the facts as to prevailing fasr :ons in millinery as discovered py a call yesterday at the Montgomery Fair are that the shades are: Ame- thyst, tope. hello, mulberry, dahlia, olive green. reseda, garnet and emerald, and that some of the smartest shapes are: The new English round hat, the derby, while the Colonial, the flat iron and the polo still hold on, and the toque in its varying shapes Is as popular as ever. The most going trimmings are birds wings and flowers. while plumes are net fer behind.
 Among the hats shown are numbered creations of Verot, Camille Roger, Lou ise, Suzanne and others as noted art ists. One, a new English round hat was moire silk with under brim trimmed in wings; dat iron todue of olive green is trimmed in Irish lace and osprey. One beautiful picture hat is a large shepherdess of black veive' faced with real lace and silver cloth On the outside br,m are Swo long full white plumes. pon pom and ,aigrette A band of silver ribbon Is tied about the high small crown.
 Another black velvet hat has a clus- ter beneath a high tip tilted brim and on the dropping brim on the other side is one large pink rose.
 A white French felt derby is faced with black velvet and trimmed in two long black plumes.
 An Ami hat has crown of small roses of same shadings. Is of tricorr shape and has drapery of satin brilliant under brin.
 A Spanish hat is of black with man. tilla and black plunes.
 Many beautiful hats in the new suit shades were shown and some in Dres- den silk are exquisite.
 Miss Morris. of The Montgomery Fair has cause to be gratified with the suc- cess of her opening day and the appre- citation shown her efforts.
 THE DHESSM AkING DEPARTMENT
 Ths exhibition Of dress parade in the Dressmaking Department of The Fail yesterday was exc sedingly attractive Two exquisite toilettes shown by Mis- Bronson are of hand painted chiffor
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-10-13
An Arkansas Fire.

Dermott, Ark, Oct. 12-Fire today in the town of Warren destroyed business property valued at $s0,0o0, on which there was insurance of s33,250. The principal losers are:
 Merchants and Planters Bank, s5,Ooo Mcleod Brothers. dry goods, $12.00o: Warren Democrat News, $4,000: Quin- ming & Singer Dry Goods Company. s12,O0O; c. c. Herring. dry goods. $15.- 900: R. l.. Bowers, grocer. s15,000.
 The fire is supposed to have been the work of incendiaries.