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The Grit-advocate., 1905-10-27
Banner for Sunday School.

During the reunion of the Society =
the Army of the Potomac on the bat
tletie!d and in the vicinity of
Manassas. Va. number of Brooklyn
veterans had a reunion with former
Confederates and had good time.
Among them was F. A. Dudley. of Win
chester Posi-. former junior vice-com-
marder. The story of his rescue from
death by Capt. Barr. of the Confeder-
ate cavalary, after being badly wound
ed at Bull Run. was told in the Eagle
sonae time ago. AT the reunion Com
rade Dubey, on May 20. rode to the
Henry House with Capt. J. r. Harms
berger. and it transpired in the con.
versation that the captain, farmer,
was superintendent of a Methodist
Sunday School at Brentsville, Va
Comrade Dudley asked him II he had
banner for his school, 10 which the
captain replied that they could not
afford such Injuries. Dudley said he
would send one. which he did, and it
was used in the anniversary parade
down there on Aug. 10.-Brooklyn
Eagle
The Grit-advocate., 1905-10-27
ROOSEVELT At MOBILE,
Overwhelmed With Pleasure n
Warmth Of His Welcome.

Mobile. Ala-That peace hath
her victories no less renowned
than war was never better ex-
emplified than in the reception
of President Roosevelt during
his two hours stay in Mobile Mon
day evening. There was genera,
closing of the business houses and
along the route Of the procession from
the union station to the stand on Bien-
vile Square, where the reception cere-
monies took place, the residences and
stores were covered with decorations
of lights and bunting in the national
colors.
The stand was erected on Bienville
street, facing the square, which long
before the President arrived, was filled
with struggling crowd of citizens. It
was brilliant with electric lights and
overhead the magnificent grove of live
oaks formed canopy OF green.
II is estimated that by the time the
President began his address there was
crowd numbering 10000 people
within the sound of his voice
He appeared to be overwhelmed
with pleasure at the spontaneity of his
welcome. His seat was on an elevated
dais in chair which was built by the
students of a technical school in
Japan.
Back OF the chair was an enormous
stuffed bear, eight feet tall. bearing in
its mouth floral independence bell
and above its head white dove hold
ing streamer on which was the in
scription Blessed is the Peacemaker" I"
The bear was killed in hunting ex-
pedition by Emperor Alexander H. of
Russia, in 1857, according to the in
scription on bronze plate on the base
of the mounting.
Oliver J. Semmes. son OF the Con.
federate admiral Raphael Semmes, pre-
sented to the President and pinned
upon the lapel of his coat a handsome
souvenir badge as the gift of the peo-
pie of Mobile
President Roosevelt was cheered as
he rose to speak. He thanked the peo-
pie for their magnificent reception and
spoke special words of greeting to the
Confederate veterans, who formed a
portion of his escort.
President said:
IF we build the canal we must pro.
tect it and police it ourselves. We
must lEei eielOie, DllHS up anu heep up
our navy to the highest point of eff
cheney.
In the event of war, the American
people must rely mainly upon its vol
unteer soldiers. While it is compara-
lively a simple act to turn man into
quite a good soldier. you can neither
improvise battleship, or the crew OF
battleship. 1t is not necessary that
we should have particularly large
navy, but it is necessary that, ship for
ship. it should be little the best in
the world"
The Grit-advocate., 1905-10-27
Value l9O4.Value 1905
Totals. ..s5o,o46,ooo ,5s,o5o,ooO
Tree PLANTING Experiments.

The State Agricultural College. Of
Colorado is entering upon an expert
ment in tree planting which promises
to be of incalculable value to the
state. The following will explain the
purpose and plan:
To determine the adaptability OF
these two species as utility trees to
the different localities in this state
and to obtain data for guidance Of tree
planters.
To encourage and educate the public
in the matter of tree planting for
posts, poles and fuel by means of deni-
onstration planting.
The trees selected are the hardy or
western catalpa and the black locust.
They are chosen because of their gen
eral utility qualities, viz: Ease Of es-
tablishing, hardness. rapid growth,
great durability when in contact with
the soil and fair value as fuel.
A plantation of 800 trees of each spe
cies is to be established in each OF
twenty representative localities in the
state.
Each plantation is to be put in
charge OF some responsible person,
who shall volunteer to furnish the
ground, set the trees out, irrigate and
cultivate them according to instruc-
tions.
The experiment station is to furnish
the trees free of expense to the person
in charge, to supervise the planting OF
the trees, and to leave the plantation
entirely in the possession of the owner
of the ground at the end of ten years.
Trees of both species will be planted
in rows six feet apart with the trees
four feet apart in the rows, thus COW
vering about one-third of an acre. The
rows to extend usually north and south,
and the area covered to be not more
than twice as long as broad: a wind
brake Is to be used when necessary.
The points selected are: Fort Collins,
Longmont, Greeley. Wheatridge. Cope,
Brighton, Parker, Cheyenne Wells, Pu-
eblo, Rocky Ford, Amity, Trinidad,
Canon City. Rifle, Gypsum, Fruita,
Delta. Montrose, Monte Vista and Hot
| Sulphur Springs.
Persons desiring to volunteer in talk.
ing up the experiment with the state
can write to Professor w. Paddock,
agricultural college, Fort Collins.
The Grit-advocate., 1905-10-27
CANAL WILL BE EUIL1.
So Says the President at Jacksonville,
Florida.

Jacksonville, Fla.-The reception to
President Roosevelt Saturday was a
hearty one. Thousands thronged the
streets on the line of march and the
President showed in his manner his
appreciation of the good will that was
manifested on every side. In his ad-
dress he said:
Here in Florida. the first of the
Gulf states which l have visited upon
this trip, wish to say special word
about the Panama canal. I believe
that the canal will be of great benefit
to all our people, but most of all to
the states of the South Atlantic, the
Gulf and the Pacific slope.
When completed the canal will
stand as monument to this nation;
for it will be the greatest engineering
feat ever accomplished in the world. 1t
will be good thing for the world as
whole, and for the people of the 18th
mus and the the northern portions Of
South America in particular. Because
of our especial interest in it, and be.
cause of the position we occupy on this
hemisphere, it is a matter Of special
pride to us that our nation, the Ameri
can nation, should have undertaken the
performance of this world duty.
"A body of the most eminent engi-
neers. in the world, both Americans
and foreigners, has been summoned to
advise as to the exact type of canal
which should be built. At no distant
date l hope to be able to announce
what their advice is, and also the ac-
ton taken upon their advice. Mean
while the work is already well under
way, and has advanced sufficiently far
to enable me to announce with GER
tainty that it can surely be accom-.
plished, and probably at rather less ex-
pense than was anticipated.
But upon the last point, as we'll as
upon the question of time, no positive
statement can be made until the re-
port of the commission of engineers as
to the exact type Of canal has been re-
ceived. The work is as difficult as it
is important; and it is Of course newt
able that from time to time difficulties
will occur and checks be encountered.
mo check that may come will be OF
more than trivial and passing conse-
quences, will intict any permanent
damage, or cause any serious delay.
The work can be DONE is being done,
and will be done. What has already
been accomplished is guaranty as to
the future.
THE veterans Of the Civil War who
are here present will tell you that the
very rear of an army, even when it is
victorious. is apt to look and behave as
If the victory were defeat. And just
the same thing is true in any great en-
terprise in civil life; there are always
weaklings who get trampled down or
lose heart, and there are always peo.
pie who listen TO their complaints.
They amount to nothing one way Or
the other. so far as achieving results
is concerned; and their complaints
and outcries need never detain u.s.
The Grit-advocate., 1905-10-27
Maine Soldiers Home.

The National Home at Togus, Me
one Of the best equipped and man
aged institutions of the kind In the
United States, has beer saloon at
tachment, which is well patroniZed
but the number of inmates who take
advantage of the opportunity to drink
to excess and perambulate over the
home grounds is remarkably few.
Gen, George B. Loud of this city
while recently visiting nearby town
was frequent visitor to Togus and
looked In at every department of that
splendid home of $500 disabled and
aged veterans. and. as a recent change
had been made in the administration
of that home. he was Interested in
knowing If the change had been for
the betterment of the conditions there
Six of the veterans. who had served
with him in the civil war and are in
mates of that home. and all of them
whom he met as well as many others,
were Of the one opinion. that Cover.
nor" Richards. not only as discipiin-
arian but as man who had the in
tereSts of the veterans at heart pro-
fOundly. is eminently fitted for com.
manding officer and is giving better
satisfaction than any of his predcces-
sors-all good governors, too
One or two happenings while Gen
eral Loud was there, in the matter
of the supply of potatoes and some
cooled cOrned beef hash. and what
was done by Governor Richards in
both cases, convinced the general. ana
the inmates all from their general dis.
cussions that nothing pertaining to
the welfare of his large army of old
warriors Is likely to escape his notice
ard his prompt action. The people of
tho adjoining towns OF Gardiner. An,
g,,s,a, HallOwell and Randolph. accord.
ing to the general. have very high
regard for Gen. John p. Richards. who
is an old resident of Gardiner and was
formerly adiutant genera: Of the state
of Maine. He is now member OF
The Grit-advocate., 1905-10-27
Would Utilize Rabbit Bush.

f. P. House has been experimenting
endeavoring to hybridize the rabbit
bush for forage or rubber, says a
Greeley correspondent in the Denver
Republican. Mr.. House has interested
Luther Burbank of California in this
plant. Some time ago Mr.. House sent
Mr.. Burbank five healthy seeds of the
rabbit bush. This morning Mr.. House
received request from Mr.. Burbank
for more seeds and he forwarded n
large plant covered with seeds. Until
few years ago this plant was prac.
tically unknown here. Now it over.
spreads the country, killing natural
grasses and even cactus and thriving
where no water is obtainablc.
Mr. House is also experimenting in
dry farming. Thirty days ago he
planted four kinds of winter wheat, the
seed of which was grown in Utah. The
wheat has sprouted and looks green
and vigorous. No water has been
given the seed. Blue barley and turf
oats were also planted and are doing
well. The results Ore good consider.
ing the warm and dry weather OF the
last month.
The Grit-advocate., 1905-10-27
The Final Peace,

Dead, our comnnuniOuship Is safe at last /.
We never quarrel now. or check "
blame.
Dead, in my heart Of hearts hold thee
fast.
For eV"rmOre the same.
No trif-S urge u to unloveIy frettipg.
Their comes no need of pardon OF for
getting.
Dead. have wiped my foolish tes rs
And bfough, thee flowers. and stIllsd
ny jealous heart.
Thou dpSt not i.Sy. me. even Tor day.
We are no more apart.
Bur. -h' for one dear look into thine eye.
One ''idden meeting and enraptufed cry
No more wc disagree on trivial things,
And turn aside with bitter. brief dis
dain.
But oh for one long hour Of difYeringsr
One night Of angry pain
] speak to thee and dream that thou hast
heard
But oh, for one swift touch Of hard,
word
Arthur l.. Salmon.
The Grit-advocate., 1905-10-27
Gen. etz John Porter. Statue.

During the most tense period OF
expectation and speculation as to the
outcome OF the peace negotiations be-
tween the Russians and the Japan
ese the final touches TO a monument
commemorative of exploits in war. Il
most escaped notice in Portsmouth.
On Aug. "a the last one of the pan
els for the colossal statue OF Gen.
Fitz John Porter. unveiled July /.
1904. was placed in the pedestal. The
panel is of bronze, feet by 4. rep
resenting the emeny's position from
the runaway balloon" and portrays
ore of the most thrilling incidents of
the civil conflict.
Gen. McClellans army was beseig,
ing Yorktown. Prof E. T. c. Loew
Of the engineering corps, a practiced
acronaut and a great believer in the
use OF balloons for observation pur-
poses in war. had made number of
ascensions. on many of his trips be-
ing accompanied by Gen. Porter 1t
takes practice and experience to en-
aD.e one to readily make out the
height in the air.
Thu balloon was held by a silk cord
or rope. and was usually sent up
distance of about $500 feet.
Porter had become an expeI, as an
observationist, but knew little of the
practical management of the balloon.
About 5 o'clock in the morning of
April H. 1862, Porter decided to make
an observation, and jumped into the
car. 'The men were paying out the
rope IS usual. when suddenly it snap
ped and the balloon was free, with
/ the general the sole occupant. RE
appeared over the edge Of the car
waving his hands Practically.
Open the valve!" shouted Prof.
Loew Climb to the netting and
reach the valve rope."
Porter heard and understood. He
climbed up the netting. but was un-
able to reach the cord. which was
=, tossed around by the wind. Then he
descended to the floor of the car
again, lnslung his field glass and cool
This attitude Of soldlery indiffer-
ence to his own peril. this determin-
alton to make the most of his oppor-
tunity is the psychological moment"
that the sculptor, James L. Kelly, has
selected for his work. The incident
is historic. and everything connected
with It's portrayal in bronze Is depict
ed with that marvellous fidelity to min
ute details for which Mr.. Kelly is
noted.
Mr.. Kelly had several conversa tions
with Gen. Porter, and also with Prof
l.oew, concerning the uniform worn
by the general on that occasion, the
field glass used in making his obser-
vations and everything that occurred
on that hair-raising ride through
space.
The Grit-advocate., 1905-10-27
Home to Have Canteen.

The National Military Home at Mar
ion, Ind. is to have a canteen. Build
ings are being removed from the
grounds for the site. and BRIG;
structure is to be erected. Gov. Steele
said that he did not know just how
soon the board of managers expected
to have the canteen in operation. The
people of Marion have expressed some
opposition to the establishment ri Il
beer hall at the Soldiers Home, but
many think it is the proper thing. as
1t will regulate the amount sole TO
each member and will keep them Oft
the streets after pension day AID also
prevent accidents to old men.
The Grit-advocate., 1905-10-27
Civil War Nurses Association.

The following officers were elected
at Denver. Colo. for the Civil War
Nurses Association:
President, Mrs. Fannie T. HaZea of
Cambridge. Mass. reelected: senior
vice president. Mrs. Clarence +. Dive
of Philadelphia. Pa; junior vice presi-
dent, Mrs. Frederick j. Condc of
Beatrice, Ncb., treasurer, SalOme NJ.
Stewart of Gettysburg. Pa: secretary,
Kate NJ. Scott of Brookvile, Pa. re.
elected; chaplain. Mrs. Elizabeth
Chapman of East ST. Louis. Mo-; con-
ductor. Mrs. Mary f. Lacey of Salt
Lake City. Utah; guard, Mrs. Emily
Alder Clarion, Iowa: counselor. Mrs.
Addie l.. Ballou of San Francisco, Cal.
The Grit-advocate., 1905-10-27
Gen. Gilman Deserving of Praise.

Unqualified praise comes from all
quarters OF the country for the retir-
ing Adiutant General of the Grand
Army OF the Republic, John E. Gil
man of Boston, Mass. He has shown
rare capacity in his office. To clerical
and executive ability of a high order
he has united a lifelong zeal for the
Grand Army. which has given him an
intimate acquaintance of its or"-ni-
cations and workings and with its
leading men. all of which came III to
qualify him for the duties of his ex-
acting place. Gen. Gilman has made
an enduring place for himself in the
esteem and affection of the comrades
of the order.
The Grit-advocate., 1905-10-27
colorado's Agricultural Products.

According to an estimate published
in the Denver News in connection with
a long article on Colorado products the
agricultural and dairy products of Col.
orado for 1905 are worth $5s,050.000
There is net increase over 1901 OF
s., ,034 900.
An increase in sugar beets OF $780,
900.
Field peas, new product. yield ST.
100000.
Hay, the principal product, yields
$1C.000,000.
There is an increase Of $220,000 in
potatoes.
In fruit the increase is 81 500, 900.
The increase in oats is 100000.
Corn increased 100000.
Following is a table showing the pro-
duction of staples in 1904 and 1906
produn,- Nalue 14ni Value 1905
The Grit-advocate., 1905-10-27
DENVER MARKETS

Denver Union Stock Yards.-The
trade here during the week just pa
was more active than 1t has been for
some time. Receipts were liberal, be
ing about 1000 more than the preceC-
ing week, but there was a good de
mand for everything and prices on gooI
cattle are 10 to 20 cents higher than
they we're at the opening Of the weeks
business. This was due, however, en-.
ttrely to local conditions as eastern
markets were all reported lower for
the week. Beef steers were scarce all
week. A few very good ones arrived
during the first few days and sold reai.
lily, as packers we're in need of them.
but few have been here during the las.
few days. Best North Park steers sold
at $40, the best price paid in several
weeks. but they were choice and but
few landed above $3.75 and the bulk
sold from this down to $500. Cows
were In fair supply and some very
good ones offered, but good many
were very much on the common order.
Best cows sold at $500 and bulk Of the
sales ranged from $2.35 to $3.50 with
medium from $3.50 down. Bulls and
veal calves were about steady for tho
week. Feeder and stocker trade was
the best in weeks. Receipts were lib
eral and demand was very good. East-
ern buyers were here in force and
would have taken a good many more
had they been offered. Some choice
blacks sold at $3.75, freight paid,
which was the best sale reported. and
bulk of the pretty good steers went at
1926 to $3.65 with the medium to fair
at $2.S5 to 1925. A good trade IS %
pected this week
hog receipts were liberal, but they
were all sold readily under very good
demand. Prices note very little chang
from week ago and best hogs are
still selling around $5.25.
Receipts of sheep were again heavy
during the week. but good many werc
contracted. Offerings. however, Were
quite liberal and all sold as the demand
is good. Dealers have a large number
of orders for feeding wethers and
would use a good many more if they
could get them here. Prices are IL to
rs cents higher than week ago.
The Grit-advocate., 1905-10-27
Norwegian Government.

Christiana, Norway.-The Storthing
has decided to postpone the debate on
the motion presented by the members
proposing that the future form of the
government Of Norway be submitted to
plebiscite. The postponement was
unanimously carried on the under.
standing that the motion would be dis
cussed simultaneously with a motion
which the government will introduce
later on the same subject.
The Grit-advocate., 1905-10-27

Heath Post. O. A. R. OF Gardiner.
They are also convinced that the can
teen in operation al the home work.:
no injury in any way 10 the welfare
of their localities-New York Press.
The Grit-advocate., 1905-10-27
Grain.

Wheat, choice milling. per 100 lbs.
$l.13. Rye. Colorado, bulk, per 100
IDS, 75c. Oats, bulk, Nebraska, new.
white, $1.02; mixed, $l.eo; in sack, Col
orado white, $1.07. Corn, in bulk, CSC.
Corn chop, sacked, $1.O5. Bran, Col
orado, per 100 lbs, 75c.
The Grit-advocate., 1905-10-27
Hay.

Upland. per ton, $9.00@12.OO: sec
ond bottom, $7.00@1O.OO; timothy,
$ll.0O@13.00; timothy and clover
$ll.0O; alfalfa, prime, $7.OOm9.OO;
straw, s4.O0@4.5O; South Park wire
grass, s12.OO@14.0O.
The Grit-advocate., 1905-10-27
Cattle.

Comparative Receipts
Month to October Goth. ........ 1872
Same period last year ........ 17,244
Increase. 12S
Year to date 80. .2l4,IOi
Same period last year ........2 .202,422
The following quotations represent
the range of prices paid on this mar
ket:
Beef steers, grassers, good
TO cholce. .......... .3.fUQ 1.oo
Beef steers, grassers, fair to
sood. .............. .o.VVu o-fo
Beef steers, grassers, com
mon to fair 25O@3.00
Cows and heifers, grassers,
good to choice .......... .2.60M3.00
Cows and heifers. grassers.
fair to good 2.35@2.55
Gamers and cutters 1.25@2.25
Calves, veal, good to choice 3.50@4.0o
Calves, veal, fair to good. 300G3 $50
t.aoVS S'-'
Feeders, F. P. R., good to v
cnolce. ................3. 3.25W5.io
Feeders. F. P. R., fair to
Sood. ............ Z.5U(G 90
Stockers, F. P. R., good to
choice. -. 3.00@3.40
stockers, F. P. R., fair to
sood. .2,25 03.o0
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Sunday School Convention.

Program of Sunday School Conven-
tion in District /, to be held at the
Doles School house, June 4, 1905:
1000 a. m. Sunday school session.
Hoo Preaching by Elder J. H.
Shamberger. Subject, study to show
myself approved unto God, work
man that needeth not be ashamed,
rightly dividing the word of truth.
NoOn-Basket Dinner.
loo p. m. Song service.
1:30 A Present Need-Dr. Mary E..
Taber. Discussion.
200 The Need of Normal Study in
Connection with the Sunday School.
Jesse A. Shamberger. Discussion.
2:30 Who is to Blame for the Alb
sence of your boys at Sunday School?
E. S. Crumpacker. Discussion.
800 Cradle Roll-MrS. VIM. Pal
mer. Discussion.
$50 The Need of the Teachers
Meeting. d. d. White and Rev. F.C.
Ward.
400 Announcements.
W. p. Hittle, Pres.
j. II. Shamberger, Sec.
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$1,000 Reward !!

Topeka, KS, May IA, 'O5.
The Atchison, Topeka &
Santa Fe Railway Co. offers a
reward of $4,000 upon the
apprehension, arrest and fin.
al conviction of the person or
persons who maliciously re.
moved spikes, bolts and fast.
enings from track on it's main
line about one mile east of
Emporia Junction, Kansas,
causing wreck of train seven.
teen, about 2::35 a. m. Nav
IA, 1905. j. e. HURLEY.
General Manager.
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MEMORIAL SERVICES.
May 2Sth and May 3Oth the Days on
Which the Public will Meet with
the Veterans to do Honor to them
and Their Sacred Dead.

The members of the G. A. r. of this
city will observe Memorial days-May
18th and May 30th-with impressive
exercises and large crowd on each oc
casion is anticipated.
The Memorial sermon will be preach.
ed by Rev. Frank C. Ward, pastor of
the Baptist church, at the opera house
at IL o'clock, Sunday May 18th. All
the ministers and churches of the city
will join in these services.
The Post will meet at their hall at
1870 a. m. and march to the opera
house. All local preachers are invited
to be present and take part in the serv-
ices. All Sunday schools are invited to
attend in body and the front seats will
be reserved for them.
The Decoration Day exercises will be
on May 80. The old soldiers will meet
at the opera house at 10 a. m. and re-
pair to the cemetery and decorate the
graves.
A special invitation IS extended to
all ex confederate veterans to attend
these exercises. 1.-The war is over"
and it is the desire of the veterans to
demonstrate it to the public IN a prac.
tlcal way.
After dinner they will meet at the
opera house and listen to an address by
Seward 1. Field. In addition there will
be music and other exercises. Every
body is invited to attend these services
and it is suggested that all fraternal
societies meet in body and decorate
the graves of their departed.
The following committee on flowers
has been appointed:
Joseph Wiley, William Lonker, D. r.
Lawry, Fenton Whitley, James Huffake
and E. Kennedy. Additional announce
ments will be made next week.