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The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1908-04-10
AS A MANIAC
IN THE CATHEDRAL

New York, April s-EeItesing the
sacris,y behind the altar Of ST. Pat
Fick's cathedral unobserveG. Eugene j,
Fessel. of No. $50 Floyd st, Brooklyn,
arrayed himself il priestly sarb.
dragged costly estment about the
floor and defied capture for 10 min
utes with two prayer stands Welded
as clubs.
After a struggle with Policeman Fitz-
gerald. of the traffic squad, ne was
taken to the East Fifty-first street sta
ton, where he was locked up on charges
of malicious mischief and lntoxication.
When observed by Joseph Dempsey.
a choir boy. Fessel mad made a nile
OF silk and lace robes laid GU, for the
service and was stamping upon il. He
seized the boy and smotherea him he
meath a heap of the garment. Hear
ing Dempsey's cries several decorators
ran to his assistance. but fel. back
when Fessel armed himself with = nair
of heavy oak IN
Mgr. Lovelle, when seen later. said
he believed the mans actions could
be attributed 10 q feeling Of resent
ment engendered by attacks upon The
church.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1908-04-10
ASQulTH BECOMES
ENGLAhD'S PREMIER

London, April S.-The long expected
resignation of SIR Henry Campbell
Ba%nnernan, the prime minister has
been officially announced. According TO
he our circular he resigned on the
argent solicitation of his medical ad-
visers. AS the constitution provides no
automatic successor it falls on the king
70 choose a new head of government,
precedent the whole cabinet resigns
With the premier, nc step to appoint
a ministry can be taken until Herbert
II. Asquith, h chancellor of h ex-
chequer, Who has been summoned to
Biarrit2 for the has seen the
king.
The position OF the country Is un-
precedented, there being no previous
Example of a change occurring in the
premiership while the sovereign was
abroad. On this account the course of
procedure to be followed is in some
doubt.
Sir Henry's condition remains I'M
changed according to the physicians
bulletin.
The king in ,elegraphing his accept
ance of the prelnier's resignation, con-
eeyed an expression of his regret and
esteem, with best wishes Cor Sir
Henry's recovery.
MIR. Asquith's accession to the pre-
miership will be well received by all
sections of his party. with the possible
exception of the extreme radical and
labor men who are inclined to see in
MS imperialtstic views the end of some
Of their aspirations for socialistic re-
forms.
Similar feelings are likely 10 prevail
on the Irish benches of the house.
where he is not regarded as a sure
friend of home rule in any degree be
yond granting Ireland control Of he.
merely local affairs.
Among the general public Mr.. As
quith is looked upon us showing the
highest career open to talent. having
from an insignificant beginning at
tanned the highest position III state. No
body doubts his ability and admmistra-
tive capacity.
During the recent weeks as deputy
leader in the commons he has shown
unexpected warmth of disposition. The
only question III mems minds is wheth-
er he has the art of managing men.
He is said to lack the personal en-
thusiasm and charm OF manner which
distinguished his predecessor. and
Which is regarded as one OF the frs,
essentials III securing followers.
MIR. Asquith's Wife was once described
by Gladstone as one of The ~eieverest
young women he had ever met. She
Is an admirable political hostess. and
will be invaluable to ne. husband in
his new position.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1908-04-10
NEBRAskAN STARTS
MEAT TRUST PROBE

Washington. April s.-The following
resolution. intended to bes preliminary
Ito q discussion In congress Of the So
called meat trust. was introduced in
the House by Mr.. Hitchcock, Of Ne
braska.
Resolved, That the secretary OF COM
merce and labor be directed to transmit
70 the House. IL not incompatible with
the public interest, full statistical infor-
nation gathered by the department un-
DER authority Of law, showing the price
each month during the last two years
OF the leading meat products made and
packed at the leading packing house
centers of the country by companies
and corporations engaged in
between the states, together with the
price q by said corporations and
for live stock each month
during said period. SO as to
show the relationship between the price
paid by said companies for the live
stock and the prices charged by them
Tor meat products.'
The resolution was referred to the
committee on interstate and foreign
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1908-04-10
STREETS OF LISBON
ARE RED WITH GORE
Republicans Fear Ml.count Of
Vets Will Deprive Them OF
Their Political Rights.

Lisbon, Ap.n s. = This city is in a
state OF intense excitement over the
election. The riots of last night were
brought out by the indignant protest of
the republican element that il would
be defrauded at the polls.
No official statement of the number
OF Killed or wounded has yet been is
ment sources. No unoflicia, or press
statement is permitted to be tele-
concerning the extent of the
casualties. One observer says the
streets were literally red with blood.
me counting of ballots proceeded slow
~. Thus far not a single republican
candidate has been declared elected. al
hough the result in 107 districts is an
Gerstood 10 be complete.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1908-04-10
QUEEN ACCUSED IN
BOOKS BLANK PAGES

Lisbon. April 9.-1he publishers of
the book. 20 MARQUEE da Bacalhoa,''
the sale of which has beer prohibited
because 1T was written for the pur-
pose OF insulting the king, and par
ticularly the queen of Portugal, have
announced q new edition. They say
1t was against the law to forbid the
sale of h book, and that Frankie, who
ordered it taken off the market, acted
in his matter as a dictator. No at
was written to discredit the queen be-
fore the Portuguese people.
The novel is similar to the one pub
lished in France In 1880. dealing with
the life Of King Ludovic XVI and
Queen Marie Antoinette. The queen
Of Portugal is described as an erotic
woman, who INDUCES in all kinds OF
excuses. From time to time blank
pages ppe in the book The author
accounts for these blank pages by say
Ing that he could not possibly describe
the scenes which should fill those pages.
He inttmates the missing scenes are so
immoral that no decent man would
dare write them down.
The queen is pictured as having love
affairs with men of the court, with
lftical leaders. The book contains pas
g that would probably bar the pub
lication from the United States mail.
At first it was not suspected that the.
queen was referred to in the novel;
but when this was realized orders We're
given to the publishers to AXE the
book of the market. BY that time.
nearly 100, 600 volumes had been sold.
Before being suppressed the price of thei
book had risen to 81, SO eager were'
readers to get II. !
In forbidding the sale Of the book.
Frankie said that it was not done be-
u 1t was an insult to the royal fam
lily. but because h book was immoral;
He declared that the queen was one Of
the finest and most beautiful women in
Portugal. !,
Republicans protested when the sale
of the book was prohibited. and 1t is
believed that they would come to the
assistance Of h publishers should any
attempt be made to stop the sale of the
new edition. According to the
ment of the publishers. there will be
several new chapters in the new edi-
ton. dealing with the assassination Of
Don Carlos.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1908-04-10
AMERICAN FLEET MAY
CALL on JOHN BULL

London, April 9.-The formal reply
of President Roosevelt to the invitation
of Great Britain Offering facilities of
British ports to the American battle
ship fieet on it's voyage around the
world and asking that the fleet visit
English ports has been received at the
foreign office here.
The president points out hat the de-
tails of the last leg Of the voyage have
not yet been arranged, but he thanks
the British government for its kind
invitation.
1t is hardly expected the fleet will
come to England, but if it did, the
vessels would be welcomed by all
classes and men and officers would be
given a great reception.
Malta and Gibraltar were particularly
mentioned in the British invitation as
ports where facilities could be placed at
the disposal of the fleet for coaling, etc.
There the usual courtesies will be ex-
tended, no matter what decision is
reached with regard to the visit to
England.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1908-04-10
UNCLE SAM May MAKE
STATES PAY up DEBTS
Senator Gamble Has Introduced
a Bill Requiring Settlement
ifor Public Lands.

Washington, April 7.-Uncle Sam is in
"A position to put what Is commonly
known as u crimp into the state treas
uries of about half the states If he de-
cides TO cal! in his loans. 1t is not gen
orally known. but Uncle Sam has $685.
DOC. 600 loaned to the states that were
members of this union in 1885, payable
On call. Exactly whether the money is
entitled to draw interest has never beer.
clearly decided. lust now the question
Of giving it all back to the states and
relieving them of their obligations TO
repay it is before congress-. The bili
has been made unfinished business in
The Senate and action may be taken on
1t before long. 1t has come before the
congress from time to time for two gen
erations past, but never been decided.
1T was back in the days of Henry
Clay that the law passed authorizing
the government to pay to the then
states various amounts out of a pie
.horic national treasury, received from
The sale of public and within their re-
spective borders. The largest amount
owed by a single state is sA,O14. $50. from
New York.
Senator Gamble has a bill before con
Eress now to settle the public lands ac-
counts between the government and
The states and to cancel this old obli-
cation. 1t happens that the states
~ III IN U0lOTG 1nlA
prize distribution would get no cash
from the government under the meas
are, but simply a cancellation Of these
Did obligations; those which have come
In since would get repaid to them GER
tain amounts, representing 5 per cent OF
The value of public lands within their
borders sold by the government, but
which ought TO have been held for the
benefit Of the states-the swamp land
claim.
Benefits Young States.
If the claims of the government
.Sainst the older states were held to
Draw interest. even at 4 per cent. the
you'd amount to q serious figure. Thus
New York would w about S12. 600. 900,
There is no serious prospect that the
national government will ever demand
repayment of these amounts; but the
fact remains that they stand as liabil-
tiles of the states. and there is a gen
eral desire to settle them up by cam
collation.. Blu as the settlement is like
y TO involve a payment of actual cash
amounting TO about S9,0 900, 900 to more
recently admitted public land states it
Is very uncertain whether the measure
will go through.
Some of the people from the newer
states have had in mind that an effect
way of forcing settlement might be
10 attempt seriously to press for a re-
of these old loans. They call
culate thai the old states would be
right willing If such a thing We're pro-
posed to adjust the swamp land indem-
NIFTY claims and to allow something like
S9,OoO.O00 to be paid out OF the national
treasury In preference to forcing the
payment of some SO. 900. 900 at the max
1mum. and SIS, 900. 900 at the minimum,
out of the state treasures to the fed.
eral government.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1908-04-10
AELIE, DISGUISED IN
WHISPERS, PAYS HIS
VISITS TO NINE. GOULD

New York, April THAT Prince Ii.
sagan, disguised in a SLOUGH hat and
black whiskers. has been slipping by
the reporters every day on secret WIS.,
the latest development in the love story
OF the foreign noblernan and the Amer
lean heiress.
Although the prince was not making
ms calls upon the woman to whom hs
IS CONCEDED 70 be engaged, neverthe-
less that such visits We're made was
admitted by the prince.
Since Nine. Gould was brought down
on Monday by the attack Of bronchitis.
the prince has spent much Of his time
with her,
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1908-04-10
OVER A MILLION
ORANGES FOR IOWA

a Francisco. Cal. April s.-The first
solid train load of California oranges
sent to Iowa for consumption entirely
within the state left over the Southern
Pacific and Union Pacific roads, for
warded by the California Fruit Grow
crs' exchange. representing the growers
of California. This follows a publicity
campaign of 60 days by the California
Fruit Growers exchange Throughout,
the state of Iowa, where newspapers.
oranges, primers and other forms Of
publicity were widely used. The result
Is a single shipment Of 1900, 900 range
providing n orange for every two per
sons in Iowa.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1908-04-10
KILLS YOUNG GIRL:
ENDS OWN LIFE

Pittsbur~ April s.-sanuel l.. Gard
ner, aged 80. a civil engineer and a
prominent citizen Of Mckee's Rocks. a
suburb of this city, shot and instantly
killed Dorothy Bradney, aged i6, and
then shot himself through the mouth,
,niiictins a wound from which he died
In the hospital shortly after moor
Gardner has "a wife and several
grown up children. The prominence of
Doth families and the youth of Miss
Bradney served to make the shooting
sensational.
1t is alleged that MT. Gardner had
been infatuated with the young rirj Tor
a long time.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1908-04-10
WATERWAYS TO GET
BOOST IF RANSDELlS
MEASURE IS PASSED
Provide. for Cabinet Secretary
Of Transportation and
Public Works.

Washington, April 9.-The legislative
stork may bring another addition to
President RCosevelt's official family. In
the person of a secretary of ;ranspor-
tation and public works. A bill pro-
vidtng for the creation of such n de-
partment OF the government has been
submitted to by Representa-
tive Joseph E. Ransdell, OF Louisiana.
1T now Is In the hands of a commit
tee.
1t is the purpose of the Ransdell bill
70 harmontze all conflicting agencies.
by bringing them under the supervision
n control of n official. who would
hold a portfolio in the cabinet, the
work of internal development could be
pressed systematically and without fric-
tion or unnecessary expenditure of pub
lie n
Mr.. Ransdell is well equipped to draft
such q measure. In his capacity as
president of the national rivers n
naroOrs congress he has made q study
Az nrst hand of conditions in the United
States. especially with regard to water
ways. For years his organization has
worked to have congress adopt a policy
that would appropriate for development
work on rivers and harbors "a sum not
less than $50, O00, 900 a year.
The absolute inability OF the railroads
TO care for the commerce of the coun-
try Is a chief reason for the drafting
~ ouSil measure AT JnlS Jl1le. Dur
ln6 the pause given to by
reason OF recent panic. the railroads
caught up in some degree with bust
ness. but the return of prosperous times
VIII md them In every way as unpre-
pared as before.
h logical solution of the transpor-
tation troubles of the country lies In the
waterways. The nation, during the era
IN which, 1t devoted all its attention to
railroad construction. neglected the nat
ural enu over which
might flow. The result now is that the
United States is far behind other civil
lxod countries in the matter of water
transportation and Ia forced to paw
nigh tribute to move it's products while
u competitors transport their goods by
water at nominal cost.
This last named feature is beginning
70 be seen in it's effect on the foreign
trade OF the country. While the United
states Is breaking records steadily in
1ts dealings with foreign countries. IT
- not selling as much as it would were
exporters able to get their goods cheap-
er from the interior to the seaboard for
Shipment. This Is ~ecognized by lend.
ing economists.
Thus Mr.. Ransdell believes n new de-
partment is necessary, both to advances
the trade of the country and ia nro-
vide for a steady expenditure of money
II the development Of natural resources
He would ave the waterways. raiiwava
and highways taken under the iurisdic-
zion OF the secretary OF transportation
and public wnrks
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1908-04-10
SEES SEER; CAUSES
ARREST; NOW SUED

Nor.stown. Pa. April ?.-Clement Bransn
in has brought suit asking 1900 damages
from Joseph Margerum. of Willow Grove.
for alleged loss of reputation and EN-
ployment because Of being charged with
larceny.
Margerum's house was robbed in Janu-
ary. The owner consulted a fortune tell
er. and, from the description given. Mar
gerum suspected Branin, and he was ar
rested.
AT the hearing Branin was DISCHARGED.
In consequence OF the charge against
him. Branin alleged, he not only lost
reputation, but also his position with a
contractor.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1908-04-10
WORTH $4,000, HELD
FOR STEALING BREAD

Pittsburg. April S.-George Kracelin.
Of Braddock. worth $40, 900, was held by
Justice of the Peace Miller. of Home
stead. on a charge of larceny. He was
accused of stealing bread from sealed
baskets left at the doors of stores early
in the mornings.
The bakers had decided to take no ac-
ton in Furnishing the criminal. thinking
hunger was the cause of the thefts. In
~vestigation satisfied them that they
were being imposed upon, as they
learned that Kracelin had recently sold
some property for SIS. 900.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1908-04-10
SWARMS
WITH TROOPS

Lisbon, April s.-The excitement
caused by the election rioting Sunday
evening. in which seven persons were
killed and 100 wounded. has by no
means subsidized. There is considerable
CONSERVATION in government circles.
The most extreme precautions are be-
ing continued. The streets of Lisbon
swarm with troops.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1908-04-10
BRICK INDUSTRY
FOR CHAMBERLAIN

Chamberlain, S. D., April s.-Cham-
berlain is to have a brick plant with a
capacity of 10000 bricks daily and will
employ from Is to 20 men as the result
of a conference between j.. P. Nelson,
OF Ponca, Neb., and the commercial
club of this city. Nelson agrees to
move his plant from Ponca to Cham
berlain, organize a stock company, take
$4,000 himself and place an equal
mount on the market. The CONNER
cial club is now arranging for a site
for the plant
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1908-04-10
APRIL FOOL A s-<z.r
BREAKS COLLEGE

Columbia, S. c.. April Fifty mem.
bers of the junior class at Clemson COL
lege today were expelled. 1t is prob
able 200 sophomores and freshmen will
be dismissed for having left the college
campus without leave on an April
fool lark" "
All under class men threaten to leave
II the dis'nissals take place.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1908-04-10
TO MURDER
POLICE INSPECTOR

Chicago, April 5. An attemnt is
said TO have been made last night to
assassinate Police Inspector Edward
Mccain. The police have arrested 20
or so persons who are claimed to have
been implicated in the conspiracy to
kill Mccain.
The officer recently had been verv
active in the Red Light district in
suppressing opium dens ana controllinY
houses of III repute,
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1908-04-10
CIVIC FEDERATION
AFTER OLD

A1cester. S. d.. April S.-The civil feder.
alton. which was organized here last week
for The purpose of enforcing the liquor
law. has offered a reward of $50 to the
person securing evidence that will lead
to the arrest and conviction of anyone
who sells intoxicating liquor in the vicin-
ity of Alcester. Several persons are after
the $50 and arrests may be made at any
time.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1908-04-10
KILLED HIS BROTHER
AND is

Aberdeen, S. D.. April 7.-Arthur
Burr stabbed his brother. Eli. in the
Arthur escaped to Cakes, N. d.. where
he was captured this Ell
cannot live through the day. The pris-
oner will be brought here as soon as
requisition papers can be secured. The
scene OF the stabbing was Burro's
farm near Hecla in this county
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1908-04-10
VETERAN EMPLOYEES
MAY RECEIVE PAssEa

Washington, April 9.-Under sus-
pension OF the rules the House
passed the bill amending the anti
pass provisions Of the interstate COM
.merce law 81 as to permit the is
leuance of passes to furloughed. pen
Ia1oned and superannuated employees,
persons who nave become disabled or
ilnhrm In the service Of common car
iriers and former employees travelling
for the purpose of entering the serv-
ice Of common carriers, and the fam
.Jlieo OF all SUCH.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1908-04-10
WOMAN A SLEPT
FOR SIxTY-OhE DAYS

Los Angeles. Cal. April S.-Mrs.
Beulah Hawkins Ia completed the 61st
day of the sleep that has puzzled many
physicians who hav investigated her
case. She shows no sign of awakening.
But little nope for her recovery is en-
~tertained.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1908-04-10
HOT COFFEE AND
LUNCH FOR VOTERS

Bloomington. ILL.,, April s.-one thou.
sand women and 5000 children. waving
flags and banners paraded the streets
of Bloomington today appealing to
voters 10 drive out the saloons The
procession was the final dennonst r.t ion
Of the spectacular campaign for local
option. All day tomorrow the women
and children will serve hot coffee and
sandwiches TO the men at the polls,
Both sides today declare the fight
won. "eAs
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1908-04-10
TEACHERS FIGHT DOG
THAT BITES CHILDREN

Atlantic City, n. j.. April! s.--Brave
teachers in the Chelsea public school
battled with a vicious bull terrier and
saved scores Of their charges after three
youngsters had been badly bitten.
Armed with sticks and rulers, half a
dozen of the plucky young women am
swered the cries of the children and drove
back the dog until the arrival of a DO
ljceman who shot 1t
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1908-04-10
CONGRESSMAN BRICK
OF INDIANA IS DEAD

indianapolis, Ind. April s.-Con-
gresham Abraham Lincoln Brick, of
the Thirteenth Indiana district. died
suddenly here this morning in a SAN
itarium.
Acute Bright's disease is given as
the cause of death. He came here
last week to attend the republican
state convention.
Mar. Brick Is the fourth member of
the present Hcuse to die.