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The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1908-11-27

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Why is Il healthy boy like the Lifted
States? Because be has u good con
stitution.
When is a fish above its station:
When it rises and takes Il fly
When is Il tourist in Ireland Ike 4
donkey: When he is going TIC Bra
What is the keynote to good man.
Ners? B natural.
Why is Il short negro like 1. wllt.v
man? Because he is not ut III M.acl.
"a tall black).
Why is a hen walking like a CON
s%niracy? 1t is a fowl tfouh proceed
Ing.
What makes a pair of bootsy Two
boots.
What is the easiest thing in the
world to break? Silence.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1908-11-27
Her Impromptu conundrum.

you called on Miss Tartun, and she
greeted you with Why. Mr.. Sorreltop!
Well, what was there in that harmless
exclamation to offend you, Percy?"
Yes. but she-er-didn't pun .tuate|
1T that way. She said, Why Mr.. Sar1I
reltop? '"-chicago Tribune.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1908-11-27

ncase of a tie, the value of the prizes will be equally divided, or a like
prize granted &c those tying.
Combinations may be formed between a lady and gentleman candidate
by which the lady may exchange her gentlemans votes for the same num-
Der Of ladies' votes and vice versa but neither will be allowed to sell their
reserve votes.
AT the close of the baloting contest the returns will be canvassed by
we'll known business mel whose standing in the city lis unquesioned.
The contest editor can be found at. the office of the Republican be-
tween the hours OF 10 a m. and s o'clock p. m. The baloting will close at
9 I'm. Saturday, December TO- 1908.
No candidate will be allowed to cast more than o. votes or any
day during the first four weeks Of the contest.
No enploye of the Republican office can become a candidate for the
honor and the prizes.
We have secured the services of the c. G. Sprat Syndicate, who make
a special feature of these contests They will superntend the enterprise and
will be ready at all times to assist any of the contestants as much a possible
but In an impartial manner.
Below we give you some other pointers that it will be well to remember:
No votesis sold.
That 1t costs the subscibe Or prospective subscriber nothing extra for
the paper in order to get the vote.
That polls close each evening at eight o'clock and that votes coming inf
after that time count in the following days ballohng.
That the publication of votes lis always one day behind the voting.
That the contest department stands ready and willing ITO aid YOU in
any way posible-impartiany
That you are permitted to ask any question concerning the contest that
you may desire. 1T It's proper to answer the question w will do (. II
not we will tell you. We earnestly request that you ask for any information
should be answered.
That money must be paid ito the Republican or its representative be-
fore the special ballots will be counted. This is for the protection of ali
candidates.
That no information will be given Ito anyone concerning the amount of
money that a candidate may TURF lin or the number of votes they NAV have
in reserve.
Candidates are requested to call on the contest manager when in doubt
vote or a question as 10 the fairness of the contest. :" 'e
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1908-11-27


the plant Is as follows: 1t Is an ;.:.ve.
not IL cactus. 1t got its name. cc@tury
plant. from the fact that 1t was for
murly believed to attain It's growth and
bloom only after 81 hundred years. but
1t will mature in ten years with the
soil and climate both favorable. In
less favorable situations 1t natures Ill
about seventy years. The plant is le.
markable for n thing especially. 1t
blooms as o as 1t has attained fits
full growth. whenever that may be
and thGp dies. But the bloom Is wos
thy Of from ten to seventy ye"rs t.
produce 1T. for 1t has a stem bout
forty feet in height. No wonder it is
called "agave." which in Greek means
mobile"
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1908-11-27
Keeping Within III. Limit.

Mrs. Justwed-Oh. dear, dear! Mary,
since you've been here-only one
month-you've broken more china than
your wages amount to. How on earth
are we to prevent this sort Of thing?
MAXWELL, mum, l might have ne
wages Observation-Disclosures Press.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1908-11-27
Her Amusement.

Mr.. Jaw back-Are you loneson
when I'm not home evenings?
Mrs. Jawback-Not a bit. have =
sources of my own.
Mr.. Jawlack-Gee whiz! Haves5
learned to quarrel with yours4s
Cleveland Leader.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1908-11-27

ed OF
'iar""' ~ rt...sari -an With them"
H., weasner.
When the weather is we, we must no%
When the weather is dry we must not
cry
When the Weather 's cold we must not
scold.
When the weather is warn. we must not
storm.
But he thankful together. whatever the
weather.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1908-11-27
.nnl. c,u-e.

"What c. r'.eh Possessed you to be-
come engaged to Herbert:" y young
lady asked her friend. You don't love
him an atom!''
81 know was the candid reply, "but
that horrid Jones girl does!"
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1908-11-27

the new parsonage just cree ed
Look for posters.
Thanksgiving services We're E,sld
in the church on Thursday evening
A baby girl was born at the Con.
gregational parsonage Saturday, Nov
81, Mrs. l.. r. Jungers, of Mitcl ell
is attending nurse to Mrs. Keller.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1908-11-27
LOOMS.

VI NAAS AANSAs
The bachelors club meets with
Burt Beaumont Thanksgiving eve.
They have got turkeys, oysters and
everything that is good.
9. q. Perry and wife, of Mitchell.
are visiting at the home Of their
children, Mr.. and Mrs. Will Clark.
The cold weather has put a stop
to laying the foundation for the Will
liam Galloway plant.
Rev. Geo. L. w. Kilbon, Of Ash
ton, s. D., will preach in the Con-
gregational church Sunday. Nov. 20,
both morning and evening. Rev. E.
II. Keller. of Loomis will preach at
Ashton on Sunday in exchange.
Supt. Grafton Of the Anti-Saloon
League delivered two splendid adj
dresses in the church last Sunday.
The Ladies' Society of the Con
gregational church will give a bazaar
In the Shurtlef building Wednesday
Dec. Q. There will be a large assert
ment of useful and fancy articles on
sale all day beginning at 2 p. m.
Lunches will be served at all hours
after Q p.s M, and regular meals will
be served froms5 p. m. on during the
evening. The proceeds from the bar.
aar are to COON the Indebtedness Of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-21
SUBMIT PLAN FOR BESSEMER PRIMARY City Executive Committee Meets and Makes Report WATERWORkS CONFERENCE President Adler Willing To Sell at a Fair Margin of Profit-FuneraI of
 Sid Smith-Personal and
 General News.
.WATERWORkS CONFERENCE

Bessemer, March 2O.-( (special.) )-The democratic executive committee met this evening at the city hall for the purpose of receiving the report-of the special committee which was appointed at the last meeting to frame up plan for holding tie city democratic pri- mary.
 Those present at the meeting were Chairman Huffman and Messrs. Sweet. Ross, Maddox. Durrick, Benton and Randall. After some discussion the re- port of the committee was adopted as submitted and reads as follows:
 Bessemer Ala March 20, 1908 To the Chairman and Members of the
 City Democratic Executive Commit-
 tee of the City of Bessemer.
 Gentlemen-We, your committee ap pointed at a meeting held March to formulate and submit plans for holding the city democratic primary have given the matter due consideratio and make the following recommendations:
 That the election be on the plurality plan, and same be held by wards, and that a registrar be appointed in each ward for the purpose of registering the qualified white voters of their re- spective wards, and these registrars be paid $2 per day for their services the registration. books to open op March 23 and be kept open six con secutive days between the hours of 8 o'clock a. m. and T o'clock D. m, except on the last day, when said books sh all be kept open until 10 D. m.
 We further recommend that a regis trar be placed at each polling place on the day of election, and remain there continuously during the time the polls are open for the purpose of registering those who were sick or out of the city during the time of the regular regis tration. Also those who may have be- come qualified voters since the closing of the registration books on March 2s, and recommend the places of registra- tion be as follows:
 For the First ward, J. & P. Renner's store, Carolina avenue and Eighteenth street.
 For the Second ward. Grand hotel lobby on Nineteenth street.
 For the Third ward Central hotel of- flee.
 For the Fourth ward, corner Twen-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-21
Personal and General.

The committee on membership for tho proposed local camp of Sons of Confed- crate Veterans. are meeting with encour- aging success, and many signatures have been secured As Ensley has never been behind in any movement that was in the line of progression it is freely predicted that when the camp Is formally organized its membership will equal any in the state.
 Officer John Wren arrested a negro who gave his name as Easop Johnson. It is charged that he is wanted at Mineral Springs on a charge of arson He was locked up in the city jail and the author tiles notified.
 W. M. Kelley was bound over to the grand jury by Judge c. H. Mandy on a charge of assault with a weapon. He was accused of stabbing John Meadows in the back with a knife. Both parties were white men employed at the steel mill
 The Amphion club gave their regular monthly dance tonight at Perkins hall Several out-of-town guests were present and a most enjoyable time was had.
 P. D. Wyatt of South Alabama is visit ing his brother, w. F. Wyatt on Ave- nue G and Nineteenth street.
 Mrs. J. c. Johnson of Ensey Highlands, who has been seriously i'll, is much im- proved.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-21
.ENSLEY EAGER FOR GREAT BOULEVARD Present EnSley Road In Excel
 lent Condition WAS BUILT BY CONNECTS Ladies' Aid Society Concert Is Big Sue cess-services at EnoIcy Churches.
 Personal and General News
 of the Steel City.
WAS BUILT BY CONNECTS

Ensley, March 20-(Special.)- prop osirion to build a boulevard from East Lake to Ensley meets with much favor from the citizens of Ensley. The present road from Birmingham to Ensley is one of the most extensively travelled roads in the district, being one of the few roads in the county that Is in good repaii This is possibly due to the fact that the road was built by convict labor and not withstanding the heavy travel during the past 16 or IS years is still in good con- diton. Whether this road be used as a part of the proposed boulevard of not. it is thought here that the grand drive way should be built, as it would take in the length of the industrial district. In this connection it might be stated that Ensley claims to have the best streets in the soath; that Is, those that are im- proved and they were built and kept up by convict labor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-21
Nothinq Done.

The special committee appointed by the
 City Council to discuss the matter of pur-
 chasing the water works plant in this
 city held conference with President
 Adler in this city this afternoon, and
 while the matter was gone into to a cer-
 tain extent nothing definite was decided
 upon.
 President Adler informed the committee
 that he was willing to sell the plant to
 the city, but of course he had no idea
 of selling it unless he could get req
 sonable amount of profit out of 1t. He
 stated that the plant at the present time
 was most certainly a paying proposition,
 and he was confident that it would con
 tinue to be so. He explained to them that
 every month that passed and every tap
 that was put In by the water works com
 pany would mean that 1t would cost the
 city just little Iaore to make the pur-
 chase. He suggested, or at least he
 stated, that he believed 1t would be
 good idea for the city to have an expert
 come down and look over the property and submit an estimate as to its real worth. He believed that this would prove in the end to be the best way to get at satisfactory basis of purchase. It Is not known at the present time just what recommendation the committee will make to the council with regard to the purchase, but it is believed that the mat ter will be gotten in some definite shape within the near future.
 When Mayor Rush was approached after the meeting and asked what his idea was in regard to the purchase, he replied that he believed Chat it would be one of the best things the city could do. He stated that of course he was very anxious for the city to make the purchase at a reasonable price, and he believed that this could be done. as President Ad- Ter gave the committee to understand that he was more than willing to do anything that might be considered just and fair, and the only thing he wanted to do was to sell the plant at a fair basis of profit.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-21
Bradley Still Held.

The habeas corpus proceedings in- stituted by counsel for H. c. Bradley came up in the Bessemer city court this afternoon, and the case was brought to an abrupt ending when Solicitor Perry asked for further time, simply stating that he was not ready and would like to have the prisoner held over until tomor- row morning at II o'cioek. Tsae request was granted and the prisoner was taken back to the city jail
 At a late hour this afternoon message was received from the chief of police of Chicago. stating that requisition papers signed by the governor of Illinois were on the way and would be here tomorrow morning, and the chief of police in this city was requested to hold the prisoner at all hazards. The prisoner will be held, and it is supposed that the case will be settled tomorrow morning.
 The impression prevails at this time that unless the officer from Chicago arrives to- morrow morning, Brady will be able to give bond and procure his liberty.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-21
Church Services.

First Methodist-Avenue G and Twen- teth street, Rev. B. B. Glasgow, pastor. Services at Il a. m., and 7:S0 p. m; Sun day school, 9:45 a. m, J. E. Winning. superintendent.
 First Presbyterian-Avenue c and Nine- teenth street Rev. H. c. Kegley, pastor. Services at Il a. m., and 7:30 D. m.; Sun day school, 9:45 a. m., J. A. Simpson, su- perintendent.
 Presbyterian, U. S. A. Cumberland resbyterian)-Avenue l and Eighteenth street, Rev. L. A. Reagor. pastor. Serv- lees at Il a. m., and 7:3O D. m; Sunday school at :45 a. m., R. w. Russell, super intendent. Prayer meeting Wednesday evening.
 First Christian-Avenue F and Twen- ty-first street. Rev. P. II. Duncan pas- tor Services at Il a. m., and 7:SO p. m- Sunday school 9:45 a. m., C. c. Albert superintendent.
 St. John Church-Sixteenth street and Avenue E, the Rev A. Crawford, Ph. D., rector. March 22 Chird Sunday in Lent; 7:30 a. m, holy communion; 9:4o a. m, Sunday school; MT. H. M. Wallace, su- perntendent; Il a. m, morning prayer and sermon; 7:30 p. m., evening prayer and sermon. Lenten daily services, 3;So D. m., meultaIlOIlS teAcepl ouhoaSJ
 First Baptist-Avenue and Eighteenth street, Rev. o. P. Bentley, pastor Evan gelist W. M. Anderson will hold three services Sunday, which will possibly close the revival meetings. Morning service at Il o'clock; special service for men only at D. m; evening service at 7;3O o'clock. The subject of the afternoon service will be Excuses and all men are earnestly invited to attend.
 St. Anthony's Church, (Catholic)-Ave- nue H and Twenty-first street, Rev. F. C. Doyle, rector; Rev Paul Klitch assist ant. The regular Lenten services will be observed at the usual hours.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-21
Concert Is Big Success.

The concert given by the Ladies Aid society of the Methodist church at the city hall was a decided success. The house was crowded by an appreciative audience, each number being loudly ap- plauded. The stage was artlstically ar ranged with ferns and palms set with mission furniture. The first part consist cd of musical numbers that were artistic and pleasing. The second part opened with a comedy entitled, Tn Want of a Servant" The play was well staged and well acted and caused much merriment. Altogether the programme was excellent and exceedingly well rendered. It would be difficult to specify any individual number, though the Royal Male Quar- tette probably received the most applause.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-21
J. L. MALONE DIES.
He Was an Old and Respected Citizen
 of Colbert County.

Tuscumbia, March 20.-t tSpeciaL) At the advanced age of S1 John Lewis Malone, before the war one of the rich est slave and land owners of this sec ton, died at his home in this city Thursday morning and was buried this morning at II o'clock in Oakwood cem- etery.
 Mr Malone had resided in Colbert county near Cherokee and in Tuscum bia for the past 60 years. He was representative of one of the most in fuential families in the county and from his palatial home before the war the most lavish hospitality was dis pensed. He was devoted member os
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-21
Personal and General.

Miss Lillian Upshaw entertained at cards this evening and delightful even ing was spent. Progressive whist was played, after which delicious ice course was served Those present were Miss London. Miss May Stamps. Miss Ella Stamps and Miss Ida Wilson; MT. Thomas Jones. MT. Ches Crooks, MT. H. B. Jones, MT. l. Rhoe and MT. Hammond.
 The Sans Souci club was entertained bv Miss Lucie Carroll this evening at her home on Eighth avenue. The even ing was one of the most enjoyable the club members have spent this season and the prizes awarded were both pretty and appropriate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-21
Official Scorer Chosen.

Meridian, Miss. March 2o.-(Special.) J. At a meeting of the local baseball asso- citation tonight Stennis Thompson, sport ing editor of the Morning Dispatch, was elected official scorer for the Cotton States games during the coming season. There were several applicants for the po- sition. MT. Thompson is one of the best posted baseball men in the circuit. He is also competitor in the schedule making contest
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-21
Death of Miss Meeks.

Miss Kate Meeks. aged ST. died this morning at 10:3O o'clock at the City hos pital. The cause of death was uremia. Miss Meeks had been In bad health for some tine She was taken to the hos rital last Monday. where she underwent an operation, but without result. She was removed to the home of her brother. Fly Meeks of Hueytown. Funeral services will take place at the residence tomor- row afternoon at 2 o'clock and inter ment will take place at Pleasant Ridge cemetery with Jacobs X Son in charge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-21
ON RAMPAGE
 IN SOUTHERN GEORGIA

Valdosta. Ga, March 2O.-Chief of Po- lice Dampier received telegram from a circus at White Springs, Fla, stating that two of their elephants had escaped and were headed for Valdosta, where the circus wintered.
 Later reports which have reached here say the elephants have been surrounded nine miles from Genoa, Fla, by a crowd
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-21
JOHNSON ACCEPTS
 THE INVITATION
OF MINNESOTA WILL SPEAK AT UNIVERSITY CON- IMPEACHMENT J. ]. RODGERS GETS RHODES SCHOLARSHIP.

University, March 20.-(Special)- Alth ough 1t has been understood for some time that Governor John A. Johnson of Minnesota would deliver the alumni address at the approaching commencement of the university, the report was not officially confirmed un- til this morning when President Aber- crombie received the following letter:
 St. Paul. Minn., March 16, 1908 Hon. John w. Abercrombie, Tuscaloosa
 Ala.
 My Dear Sir-Acknowledging your valued favor of March 9, I beg to say that I have this day written MT. Robert Jemison, Jr., president of the society of the Alumni of the University of Alabama that I have found 1t possible to accept his invitation that 1 deliver the address upon the occasion of the commencement of the university on May 26, 1908.
 It afforded me much pleasure to ac- cept this invitation from the south, and l am certain that I shall greatly en- joy my visit to your part of the coun- | with deep respect
 JOHN A. JOHNSON,
 Governor.
 The acceptance of Governor John son completes the list of speakers tor commencement On Sunday, May 24, Dr. Henry Van Dyke, professor of English in Princeton university, noted i,,io ofa ah thor, will preach the commencement sermon; on Tuesday Governor Johnson will address the Alumni society, and on Wednesday, the 27th, President George Edwin MacLean of the State University of Iowa, will deliver the baccalaureate address. With such speaker as the above on the pro- gramme there should be one of the largest crowds of recent years at com mencement.
 The Alabama committee for the selec- ton of Rhodes scholars at oxford uni- versity has just announced the ap pointment of John J. Rodgers of Tusca- loosa as the next scholar from Ala bama. MT. Rodgers is a student at Washington and Lee university, Lex ington, Va. He is the third appointee, and the only one not a graduate of the University of Alabama, the other two having been J. H. Kirkpatrick and Ad- 3ison White.
 Yesterday afternoon and night Prof Frederick D. Losey of the English de- partment gave the last of his series of Shakespearean lectures and readings. fis subject this time being "Othello." Professor Losey was in the very best of form, and many considered the read ing last evening the climax of the series. The other plays which Profess sor Losey lectured on and read were Macbeth" and Julius Caesar"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-21
Contract Is Awarded.

Anniston, March 2o.-(Special.)- The city board of education has awarded the contract for making alterations in the Anniston public schools to guard against fires and panics to c. J. Houser and the work will be pushed to an inn mediate completion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-21
Will Bore oil Well.

Huntsville, March Especial )-H. B. Conover is moving his drilling ma chinery from Limestone county to this city and will begin boring a deep well for the New York Alabama Oil com pany next week. The site of the new we'll will be located in West Hunts vile.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-21
FOR RENT SOIJTH HIGHLANDS.

New Broom, furnace heated modern home, ready for April 1st: Fourteenth avenue; S45.00. Thompson Booth Real Estate
 & Insurance Go.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-21

the Methodist church and acted as steward at Cherokee for 20 years.
 Mir and Mrs. Malone were the oldest married couple in the county having celebrated their golden anniversary 10 years ago. His devoted wife was at his bedside when the end came.
 Besides his wife MT. Malone is sur vived by two daughters, Mrs. Paul Thompson of Memphis and Miss Lida Malone of this city, and three sons. Armstead Malone of California, Robert Ma one of Little Rock, Ark, and John Lewis Malone, Jr., of Sheffield
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-21
Bryan Club Organized.

Fort Payne, March 20.-(Special)-John w. Tomlinson was in Fort Payne yes- terday and organized strong Bryan club, which starts out with more than 50 members.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-21
FUNERAL NOTICE.

The friends of MT. and Mrs w. F. Conner are requested to attend the funeral of the former, from residence. 1114 South Sixteenth street. Service at 3:30 Satur- day afternoon. Interment Elmwood ceme- far
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-21

of farmers with guns, and that the biz animals were fired upon. the shots only infuriating them and causing them 10 dash away. Three or four trainers from the circus are hurrying to the scene to try and capture them Telegrams from White Springs say that the people in the country throughout that section are al- most terrorized. and are organizing in great numbers for a big elephant hunt.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-21
Funeral of. Sid Smith.

The funeral of Sid Smith, who was killed while playing baseball at Auburn on Wednesday. took place this afternoon