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The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-04-05
Another investigation.

New York, April 4.-Investigation of the Mutual Reserve Life Insurance Company of this city has been in pro- gress for several weeks. The follow ing statement was given out at the offices of the company here today:
 There is no particular significance in the investigation. We wish the poll icy holders to have advantage of the official knowledge of the insurance de- partment of the State under which we are incorporated. The company was examined just prior to its re- incorporation and the result of such examination was made public. After the lapse of about three years, it was considered advisable to give those interested the information to be had only by an official examination. We. want no question as to the standing of the company"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-04-05
USING FERTILIZERS
SALES FOR SIX MONTHS SHOW EXTRA
 ORDINARY INCREASE.
State Department of Agriculture Complies Statement of Tag Sales for Six Months. With Surprising
 ReNulfs. .

Farmers of Alabama who are interested in the movement to reduce the acreage of cotton and corresponding reduction in the amount of commercial fertilizer used, will be interested in the statement yesterday issued by the State Agricultural Depart ment that more fertilizer was sold in the six months ending March 31 than in the same six months of the previous year.
 From October 1 to April 1, 1903-'o4. tags were sold by the Agricultural Department for 242.516 tons of fertilizer, while in the half year ending March 31, 1905. tags were sold for 243.516 tons, an increase of 1000 tons.
 The movement for the reduction of cotton acreage and use of fertilizers was in- augurated early in February and during that month scarcely any fertilizer was sold but during the month of March there was a rush for tags
 At the Agricultural Department yester- day 1t was said that the biggest sales of tags during the six months were in March.
 No explanation was offered for the in- creased demand for fertilizers.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-04-05
OVER THE MILLION LINE.
Resources of the Fourth National Bank
 at New High Water Mark.


 The officers, directors and stockhold- CTS of the Fourth National Bank have ample cause to feel proud of that banks magnificent showing, made at the close of business yesterday.
 It will be seen by reading the Fourth Nationals statement, which Is printed in The Advertiser today, that the total resources have passed the million dol lar line, thereby establishing a new high-water mark.
 The Fourth National is next to the youngest of the Montgomery = banks, starting business July 1. 1901. Its growth has been steady and perma- nent. It's deposits on January 1, last, were practically double what they were on the same day one year pre- vious. At the close of business yes- terday the deposits were $639,72S.SO, equal to an increase of about 30 per cent since New Year.
 This steady growth indicates in a most substantial manner the general public's high regard for this young bank, its officers and directors and the broad, liberal policy pursued. Adv.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-04-05
THE STOREY CASE.
Two Fugitives Will be Arrested by
 Omcers on Trial.

ANO NbA OC <AEASSh~N WS
 Officers on Trial.
 Philadelphia, April At was au- thoritatively stated tonight that two of the fugitives wanted in connection with the alleged swindling transactions of the Storey Cotton Company. but whose names are not announced, had been located by the postal authorities and that their arrest will follow within the ensuing forty-eight hours. In of their arrest. a number of bench warrants were issued today for the apprehension of persons who may be required as witnesses.
 Postal Inspector Mayer, who came here from Washington at the instiga- tion of Postmaster General Cortelyou to investigate the charge that Inspec- tor Holden had accepted $1.500 from the Storey Cotton Company, has com pleted his work. Holden admits 'hav- ing accepted the money as a personal loan, but claims to have repaid it with in three days.
 The evidence in the case Is in the hands of the Department of Justice and the department will decide whether it is sufficient to warrant the calling of a special session of the grand jury.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-04-05
DomInicnn Custom Revenues.

Washington, April 4.-Although no positive plan has yet been accepted as the basis for the distribution of the Dominican custom revenues which will accumulate in the City National Bank between the present time and the meeting of the Senate next fall. project is being considered with favor for a sitting out of the claims of all nations against Dominica by an inter national commission whose judgment as to the real merits of the claims shall be final. Charges that have been freely made to the effect that some of these claims are either fraudulent or vastly inflated would thus be thor oughly examined and the distribution of Dominican customs moneys could be made upon the basis of actual merit. It is believed that such an arrange ment would remove the last objection to the working out of the present col lection scheme on the part of Euro pean powers.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-04-05
WAITING FOR TICKETS.
Crowd Sat Up All Night to Get Seats for
 Sothern- MarlOws.

A crowd of people sat up throughout last night to be in line this morning to get seats to see the Sothern- Merlowe combina- tion in Romeo and Juliet at the Mont gomery Theatre Friday evening.
 At o'clock last night. twelve hours before the sale of seats began. more than a dozen persons were in line in front of E. E. Forbes music store on Dexter Ave nue. and one hour later the crowd had in- creased considerably. Most of the crowd were negroes hired by persons to wait throughout the night in order to buy tick cts when the sale begins this morning.
 One or two chairs and a number of dry goods boxes furnished seats for those in line. and a policeman kept near the spot to preserve order.
 The managers of the theatre will limit the sale of seats and one person can not buy more than four.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-04-05
Helen Byron Dead.

News reached Montgomery yesterday of the death in Atlanta of Miss Helen Byron. whose performance here in the title role of Sergeant Kitty made so pleasing an impression.
 Miss Byron was twice here this season. On her last appearance she was suffering from a severe cough, which distressed her very much, but did not noticeably impair either her singing or acting. She was a beautiful young woman, vivacious and in- telligent.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-04-05

committee might collect Is per cent of the customs revenues of the republic charged upon the revenues of Santo Domingo city. The minimum payment from the government to the Commit tee was to be $25,OO0 a month. besides $2,000 in expenses. Ii the revenues of Santo Domingo city were not sufn- cient, the Belgians mighe collect from the port of Macoris.
 For the last two years the commit tee has been able to collect nothing at all, owing to revolutions and other in- ternal disturbances.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-04-05
INTENSE EARTHQUAKE SHOCKS.
Four Places Report Mother Earth'i
 Unpleasant Stunt,

Lahore. April 4.-Shortly after 6 o'clock this morning the sharpest earthquake shocks within the memory of living inhabitants were felt here and most of the people left their sway ing and creaking houses to seek safety in the open. The scope was extensive. It is feared that there was considera ble loss of life in the city, where many picturesque old houses collapsed and parts of lofty buildings crashed on small adjacent dwellings. The towers of Golden mosque are reported to have fallen and Wasir Khan's mosque was badly cracked.
 Simla, April 4.-There was heavy earthquake here today. which did considerable damage to buildings.
 Calcutta, April IA severe earth quake has been experienced from Agra, northward. Heavy damage Is probable.
 Agran, April At 6:10 o'clock Tues day morning. a violent earthquake, which continued for several minutes, was felt here. The natives are squat ting on the ground this morning Hookahs on the river here turned turtle. The wave passed from west to east,
 It Is from the remembrance of joys we have lost that the arrows of afflic- tion are pointed.-Mackenzie.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-04-05
MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS.
Voting by Small Cities of Arkansas
 nnd TeXaS.

Little Rock, Ark, April 4.-Munici- pal elections were held throughout Ar kansas today. In the cities of Little Rock Argenta. Pine Bluff. Hot Springs, Fort Smith and Helena the Democratic tickets were elected without opposition for the most part. In many of the towns partisan tickets were elect ed, political lines not being withdrawn.
 Houston, Tex, April 4.-Municipal elections were held today throughout the State by the smaller cities. Only local issues were involved and gener- ally the fights were along non-partisan lines.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-04-05

terest In Thursdays meeting of the Equitable directors which it is now generally believed will be of very decisive character. It Is said that MT. Hyde and his friends have 1t in their power b enforce the demand for MT. Alexander's resignation if they deem that course advisable
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-04-05

Birmingham, April A water pipe of the patent fire extinguishing system used in the business establishment of Loveman Joseph & Loeb, one of the citys largest department stores, burst this morning on the fourth floor at ll:30 o'clock and flood ed ali four floors of the building. causing a water damage to the stock estimated at S4o.O00.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-04-05

It Is from the remembrance of joys we have lost that the arrows of afflic- tion are pointed.-Mackenzie
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-11-14
FACTS and FUN
WE'RE MINGLED WITH AReu.
MENTs AND PHILOSOPHY BY
HON. M. J. TANNING LAST
NIGHT.

A large audience gathered at Will.
lard Hall last night to listen to Hon. NJ,
j. Tanning, the noted temperance ora
tor. U. A. Clayton presided, and intro.
Guced the speaker. For over an hour
the latter poured out facts, arguments.
fun and philosophy. and held the clos
est attention Of all. 1t Is safe to say
that there are few lecturers before the
American public, no matter what sub
ject they discuss, who are as interest
Ing alike to the listener of ordinary at
tainments and the scholar, as Is Mr..
Tanning. He is to spend five weeks
in tour of the large towns and cities
OF the State. He will speak again in
Fairmont. Sunday, Nov. &c, in the at
teraoon in the Presbyterian Church,
and at night in the Baptist Church.
1t ic probable that service will also
be arranged for the morning. The
people Of Fairmont will miss much II
they do not hear this famous man.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-11-14
Boss Blankets
$500 a pair.

Just to show you what we think
of this particular blanket, or
original order on it was
5 cases, so pairs to The case. 4.
Two hundred and fifty pairs Of
one kind Of blanket is no small
sorder for town this sizesIbat we
consider it the best one for the
money that ever was offered. It's
Ia in size and comes in fancy
Blue and Pink, Blue and Tan and
Gray plaids--he,vy in weight,
very nicely finish and an excep-
tional blanket at
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-11-14
PERSONAL

j. O. Miles ~ Ma,rfr.,on no. 4,
town ve.tsrdav
Miss Afleen HIM =, m,,n,na.,,
Twas recent visitor IN tho ni,v
| Miss Bessie clavton bas re,,-nad
from few a.vs. visi, n, p,,,.hnna
|; Miss Ce~frn.1e tJ,e ~ t.,n,.a,s
Bis n new student enro,,ad al tta NJ.
fmaI W. t,l'' 'EFs ny
b. Miss Alice Hali has ra,,,ned ,,o,,
Re1tprton vba.a sho 10, ~ 49,.
nj a n,tiant 10, ;,soy,,,.,,. ,uoa,,.,
Atiss Ie.natte pr,oht 80 1.,..
Is the pi,est ~ mrs Er,ast s,aato -
Locust street-clarksburp News
Miss Eva Brand. Of tho nnh,;c
school has been absent from dutv a
couple Of DAYS ON account Of sick.
ness.
Mr. and Mrs. John King. of clarks.
burg. are In the CITY the guests of tne
latter's mother. Mrs. Upton. on High
street.
Davis Estelle. of Charleston anil
Fred Boydston. of Fairmont are re.
cent initiates of Kappa Alpha.-Mor-
gantown Post.
Mrs. d. p. Fitch and Miss E,riza.
beth Raymond went over to pitts.
burg this morning where they will
spend several DAYS.
Mr.. C. l.. Robbins has resigned his
position as book.keeper for the west
Virginia Grocery Co.. and returned
to his home at WheeIinp
Mr.. ]. r. Wells has returned from
Fnostbure where he was called by
the serious illness of his little son.
who is much better at this time.
Miss Annie l.. Nav and Miss Grace
Charlton NJ M.nn,ng+on ,ra IN the
citv TODAY and favored, the,west VII
p,n;an with q n,easant hus;,as. c,u
Horace MORGAN n, Ird,,no,o,,s
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-11-14

the late Iamented Devil" in his pres
ence.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-11-14
REMAINS OF Y. M. C. A. FOUNDER
Were Laid to Rest To-Day-Many Mes.
sases Of Sympathy Sent.

LONDON, Nov. 1.-THE funeral Of
Sir George Williams, founder of the Y
headquarters for twenty years, was
held to-day from st. Paul's Cathedral.
The ceremony was impressive. Rep,
resentatives of many religious and
Philanthropic societies were in attend.
ance as well as the Lord Mayor. Mem.
lers of the family have received mes
sages OF sorrow and 9sympathy! from
all parts of the world, Among those
sending messages is James Stokes, Of
New York. vice president of the Y. NJ.
C. A.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-11-14
"RED DEVIL"
DID a GREAT STUNT YESTERDAY
AND TODAY ITS LIGHT HAS
GONE OUT. y.

Admiral Charley Hongh's automo-
bile, the RED Devil" did a stunt
down Rocky Hill yesterday afternoon
that was a cross between high dive
and balloon descension. 1t don't
make any difference what 1t was, the
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-11-14
Devil" is no more. The gang is

Devil" is no more. The gang is
mourning her loss. all but Unc
Slack. He never liked5her actions
very well anyhow. She stood out, in
the cold all by her lonesome last
night and whether from broken
heart or ice forming in her cylinder
she was discovered this morning,
dead. Alas and alack-a-day. Like.
wise go to and Mary come up (AIeck
SMITH she are no more. Cheffoniere
Hough would appreciate it If his
friends would forego any mention of
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-11-14
NOTICE.

To All Whom 1t May Concern:
Notice is hereby given that E. J.
Sypoult has made application for a
city license. to sell at retail spirituous
liquors, wines, etc, at the c. w Alb
bolt place on Monroe street in the city
OF Fairmont.
]. ENGLE,
City Clerk.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-11-14
Faif and colder to-night.- warmer to-lmor9w.l
Couch Covers.

These are newr-new color com
ibinations in Oriental Tapestries.
Large enough for the largest
couch fringed both sides and
Iends The Oriental colors and
patterns are especially pretty
and right now are in popular
favor.
Prices So, $50. 400 and 500.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-11-14

II. B. Milward, editor OF the Kane
Leader, called on the West Virginian
today. He was en- route for a few
weeks OF temperance addresses. in the
eastern panhandle.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-11-14
sl.Oo pair.
Crib Blankets SOC a pair.
Fine Wool Blankets $3.50 to SIS.

The Three-Fifty Blanket is
home made, being q product Of
the factory at Barnesville.l Big
ger and heavier than any city
blanket costing twice as much.
The Fifteen-dollar kind is
made from the finest California
wool, faced with silk and is about
the prettiest thing imaginable.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-11-14

Carpet cleaning every Tuesday at
Troy Laundry. x
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-11-14
Esru Lace Curtains.

We never did show so many
patterns before in Ecru Curtains
US we are this season.
Ourcustomers tell us that cur
tains OF this color are especially
desirable in Fairmont,--as they
don't show the soil like white
curtains.
We show them priced from
$3.50 10 700 a pair.
Plain center with scroll edge.
Figured centers,
Then for a change, we have
some beautiful patterns in
Two Tone Curtains.
Ground work, ecru color, Fig
ures in white. And as our two
tone curtains are all made up
from two different colors Of
thread, you need not fear Of them
changing color after being wash
ed. Prices
81 and IS a pair.
White Lace Curtains.
7sc to $40 a pair.
Such q broad range of prices
means 2 big range of patterns.
Lewiston inter-state news. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1905-1906, 1905-05-12
LEWISTON CHURCH DIRECTORY

BAPTIST. o. o. F. Hall: Sunday
schooi ~ a. m: preaching IL a. m,
Il. Y. P. A. $50 D. m. Preaching
$50 p. m. Song service every even
ing. All welcome.
Lewiston inter-state news. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1905-1906, 1905-05-12
Rapid Growth ut Two Rivers.

The Snake River Irrigation company
has undertaken the building OF new
town which has been christened Two
Rivers. 1t is on the company's irri-
gated lands In Walla Walla county,
about six miles north Of Wallula juno
ton and about a mile distant from the
Northern Pacific and o. r. & n.
Two Rivers was laid out on Feb
ruary 90 of this year and now has a
hotel OF Is rooms. which Is full almost
all the time. livery stable fancy store
with telephone and post Office in con-
nection. a lumber yard. hardware store
and about Is residences. A large build
ing for n general store is nearing COM
pletfon.
The company has about 10000 acres
of land now under ditch and expects
to build another ditch later to make
n higher bench. containing about Ii. 600
acres. subject to water.
Lewiston inter-state news. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1905-1906, 1905-05-12
Eastern Washington
DEATH OF THE COOLING MOTH
New Parasite Discovered That 1rinos
Destruction to the Pest.

A recent dispatch from Santa Rosa
California. to San Francisco news
paper contains some very interesting
data concerning the new parasite that
has been discovered which is expected
to exterminate the cooling moth. 1t is
now ascertained that the parasite is
very productive and develops under
normal conditions in 30 days or less
The dispatch follows:
horticultural Commissioner o. E.
Bremmer has made discovery of i'm
portance to the fruit interests Of Cal
ifornia. He has ascertained the short
est time. of which there is any record.
in which the parasites which are ex-
pected to exterminate the codling moth
are bred
"On March 81 Mr.. Bremner liberated
a colony Of parasites in an orchard at
Pleasant Hill. and April 10. while look
ing over the fruit prospects discovered
two empty cocoons. indicating that two
families Of the parasites had been bred
in 80 days or less and flown away. This
is the only record known Of the breed
ing Of the parasites in the open air.
From six females Mr.. Bremner has
Matched more than 900 individuals. I'm
der artificial conditions their life his
tory has been passed in 36 days, but
those bred in the open air passed the
life history in 80 days or less, the exact
tome being unknown. This would give
from so to 100 individuals from each
female. and sustains the contention
that by their enormous increase the
codling moth will be exterminated by
the parasite i'm short time"
Lewiston inter-state news. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1905-1906, 1905-05-12
All Together.

Instead OF farmers and merchants
thinking that they are connected with
rival lines. why don't they put on
glasses and see that when the farmer
prospers the merchant prospers also.
When the farmers are having hard
time of It. the merchant is just as blue
az ne is. The facts are that what helps
the merchant helps every man having
business connections with the town In
which he Is located In fact no one
class can have permanent prosperity
unless others share it.--Elma. Wash
ington, Chronicle.
Lewiston inter-state news. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1905-1906, 1905-05-12
Interest in Potato Contest.

Pullman, Wash, May 10.:-The pota-
to growing contest which is being con-
Quoted by pupils OF the public schools
Of Whitman county for prizes offered
by the various districts, business men
and others who are interested in agri-
cultural advancement. is attracting
much attention among the pupils Of
theh county schools. Many plats of po-
tatoes have been planted under the
rules governing the contest and will
be cultivated by the school children.
Both boys and girls are eligible to enter
the contest and it is reported that
many girls have planted plats of po-
tatoes throughout the county.
Lewiston inter-state news. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1905-1906, 1905-05-12
$13 per Crate

Ne"icH, May 1.-THE fruit grow
eis "ssociat'oh received a wire order
Tor three crates of Kennewick straw
from butte, Mont. at Sl3 per
crate. The berries are looking well
" VIC 'a"ey ana pickers are coming
o"' "'ereHt points. Many are
camping in tents. Kennewick has been
shipping berries for more than a week
Ihis week promises to be the banner
week in picking and shipping
Lewiston inter-state news. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1905-1906, 1905-05-12
Much Money for Schools.

Washington expends much money for
her schools. In the last fiscal year
the common schools cost $414S.729S2
OF this amount s2.246.6S2.4S was teach
ers salaries. This year the amounts
will he considerably greater. More than
$500 teachers are employed in these
schools and the aggregate average at
tendance of pupils is l1.774. The state
superintendent Office estimates that
there are now over eo0, 900 school child :
rem In Washington.
Lewiston inter-state news. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1905-1906, 1905-05-12
Progress Of Zionist Moxemen.

London. May 1.-THE commission
sent out by the Zionists to explore the
strip or territory in East Africa. offered
by the British government. has re-
turned to England. and the Jews OF
America will be interested in learning
the progress of the great movement in
wh'ch they are as keenly interested as
their brethren In Great Britain and
other parts of Europe. Although the
1uii report of the commissions will not
De made known until it is placed be-
fore the delegates at the Forthcoming
zionist congress. II is learned on ex.
ceiient authority that ii will be favor
aoie 10 the acceptance of the land by
the Zionists. The report. however.
says that another expedition will have
10 be sent to subdue the natives in
the surrounding districts.
Lewiston inter-state news. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1905-1906, 1905-05-12
Street Railway Franchises.

Walla Walla. May 10.-At the coun-
ell meeting last night ordinances ask
ing franchises for street railway by
C. N. Maxwell and II. j. Hanford. of
seattle and the Northwestern Gas &
Electric company were read twice and
placed on the calendar until the next
regular meeting. Should both ordi-
nances pass the council will have grant :
ed three street railway franchises in
the city OF Walla walla.
Lewiston inter-state news. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1905-1906, 1905-05-12
Not on Bargain Counter Plan,

No one doubts that many irrigating
plants can be constructed in the fif-
teen or other states and territories
mentioned in the irrigation act at a
less cost than can the Palouse scheme.
and If the government pursues the ir-
rigating business on bargain counter
plan this generation will never eat
strawberries grown on government ir-
rigated land in the Washtuena coulee
or Franklin county.-Washtucna Wn.,
Enterprise.
Lewiston inter-state news. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1905-1906, 1905-05-12
Visit in ENGLAND.

Colfax, May 12.-John Dingle and
family left this week for England.
where they will spend the summer and
return to Colfax next fall. Mr.. Dingle
has accumulated a fortune during his
nine years residence in Colfax. where
he conducted a blacksmith shop and In
vested his earnings in farm lands. He
Is native of England and will spend
the summer at his old home