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Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1908-02-14
TO CLOSE UP AFFAIRS
OF SCOTLAND BANK

Scotland, S. D., Feb. Paul Lamb
mann, receiver of the failed First MAJ
tional bank of Scotland. has returned
from al official trip TO Washington,
where the affairs of the defunct insti|
tuition were carefully gone yer and ar
rangements made TO close up the af7
fairs of the institution as soon as the
suits now pending are decided.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1908-02-14

The government of Roumania is
planning drastic measures to check
drunkenness. The new bill regulating
drink in that country makes the sale OF
brandy inc whisky a state monopoly
and gives municipalities control of sa-
o Barkeepers become municipal
employees. Bars are limited as to num-
her and may not remain open on Sun
days or saints days or after 8 o'clock
al night. Intoxication Is punished by
fine for the first offense and by a pris-
on term for the second. Habitual
drunkards are registered and barSeep-
ers selling them liquor are subject to
heavy Ines.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1908-02-14
FRANCO ~ FLIGHT;
FATHER is ATTACKED

London. Feb. S.-A srecial from Lis
bon to the Morning Telegraph says
that the flight Of Franco is fully con-
nrmed. According to this dispatch the
former premier left Lisbon in an auto
mobile on Tuesday night and is now in
Galacia. Spain.
Frances father was attacked on the
principal streets Of Lisbon yesterday.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1908-02-14
GOOD BEHAVIOR WINS
RELEASE FROM "pEN,'

Pierre, S. D.. Feb. S.-Mattias NJ
Wagner. who, in the spring OF 1907,
was sent mp to the penitentiary from
Sully county after pleading guilty to
the charge of grand larceny. and whose
term would have expired February %,
has been granted Il pardon on ccoun
of good behavior. He was released
FEBRUARY ). thus saving his rights OF
rfffzanShip
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1908-02-14
APPOINTS DELEGATES TO
WASHINGTON CONVENTION

Pierre, s. d.. Feb. ~1.-Governor
Crawford has appointed Bartlett Trip,
of Yankton, G. G. Sherwood. OF Clark,
and L. s. Everitt, of Redfield, as dele
gates TO the national convention 70
consider the conservation OF the nat
urai OF the country which
VIII meet in Washington May 10.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1908-02-14
$4,000 MEN IN
THE CIVIL SERVICE

Washington, Feb. 6.-In its cath an
nuai report made public today. the
United States civil service commission
places the number OF officers and EN-
ployes OF the executive civil service on
June 80, 1907. at approximately $751;
900. OF this number log. BIS are subject
to examination. am increase OF 1900
as compared with the number for the
previous ycaS.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1908-02-14
FlANDREAU INDIAN a
VOLUNTEER ORGANISE

Yankton, $. D.. Feb. That the
Indian is moving forward with the
times was proved Sunday at the Epis-
copal church. where a Flandreau In
dian, attending service, offered to play
the organ in the absence of the reg
ular organist. He played well and
pleased the congregation.
An old soldier, Thomas Stewart, who
has been i'll for months, died here Sat-
urday at the age of "A. He is sur
vived by his wife and eight children.
He was buried Monday.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1908-02-14
ELK POINT MAN
READS OWN OBITUARIES

Elk Point. S. D., Feb. 6.-Jerry Ryan,
a democratic politician, has been read
ing his W obituaries the past week.
His son, Tom Ryan, is editor of the
Leader, and an old citizen by the name
of Thomas Ryan recently died here.
Several newspapers noticing the simil-
arity of names jumped at the con-
clusion hat Thomas Ryan" was the
father of the Leader editor and extend
ed sympathy in print.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1908-02-14

The area or Perlin in 1905 wa 24N.
square miles with n ponulafion on
June 20 OF hat venr of 2.aenTTT. There
were ~ square rifles OF paved streets,
93S numbered and named streets f0l
public parks or places. ana - or.dges
besides those or railways.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1908-02-14

me Nobel prizes were suggested by
the eivhth earl or ~Bridgewater. son OF
the bishon OF Durham. He left $40. 600
TO be paid "a the author of the best
treatise on '.The Power. Wisdom and
Goodness of God az Manifested in the
creations" The Judge divided the
,noney anlonr eivrt persons.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1908-02-14
KING CARLOS WAS
INSURED IN NEW YORK

Lisbon, Feb. SIT is learned that
King Carlos held. among other insur-
ance policies on his life, one with the
New York Life Insurance company for
$25, 900. and n with the Urbane Com
n Of Paris for $50, 900. and one in Il
South American company for $50, 600.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1908-02-14

In the Italian army all cavalry regi-
ments are supplied with carrier pigeons.
which are used for the transmission OF
information during all their military
in camp. Young cavalry
officers go through Il curse OF instruct
Ion on the training OF pigeons for mill
tary purposes at the Pigneral col
1aua
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1908-02-14
GERMANY'S SECRETARY
OF TREASURY QUITS

Berlin. Feb. Silt was our to-
day that Freiherr Won Stengei. secre-
tary of the imperial treasury, had re-
signed office. His retirement is un-
doubtedly connected With the financial
embarrassments OF the German empire
and the diflic.lty in finding a solution
satisfuc;or:- 10 the various states and
political parties.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1908-02-14
NEW NEWSPAPER
WILL DODGE POLITICS

Pierre. s. N. Feb. S.--A new publ
cation viii be .tunchcd in this city in
n few weeks, being managed by VIII
II. Hrrno. The paper viii dodge poll
ties ard sievotr itself to real estate and
Immigration interests. 1t will be called
the Dakota Tribune.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1908-02-14
FIRE CAUSES $1,000
LOSS AT SiSSETON

Sisseton, S. D.. Feb. 6.-The p%ostolfice
ana store building of John Hines at
Sisseton agency was destroyed by FIRE.
Th@ property was valued at 81, 1000, with
81, 900 insurance. 1t has been disCov-
cred that the safe was opened and the
hooks DESTROYED.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1908-02-14

IT'S a good idea, this naming build
ings for the streets at the intersection
Of which they are built" said the man
from Chicago. Your Broad Exchange
and Broadway-Chambers' and other
~hyuhenated skyscrapers, achieve a GER
tain amount OF distinction through
their names: but why isn't the idea
pushed farther? Harlem might rejoice
in the Observation-Disclosures
by multiplying Fifth avenu n 125th
street. Then, too. you could get a
Prince Elizabeth and a 'Dutch-John'
and a patriotic 'James-M Madison and
any number OF interesting combina-
tions."
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1908-02-14

Bv the ~nutogerous method two sheets
OF metal mas he welded by placing
their edges and following the seam with
a hlowDlpn. .Seamless'' copper AMI
steel vessels RAY he made b- forming
tho holy ani ends separately and
tracing the Joints with the ~hlowpipe.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1908-02-14
FORMER GOVERNOR OF
SOUTH DAKOTA DEAD

Devils Lake. y. D.. Feb. Us. ID.
Shortridge, former governor Of South
Dakota, died here yesterday at the age
of rs.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1908-02-14
CHANGE THE DATE OF
TRAVELLING ME- Ms SESSION

Sioux Falls, S. D., Feb. 6.-The date
for the next annual convention Of the
South Dakota Travelling Mems associa-
ton, which will be held in Sioux Falls.
has been changed. The date originally
fixed was June 10 and 20, but this now
has been changed to June &c and 81.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1908-02-14

The Paris Museum Of Decorative
Arts has Just received. as a present
from an official OF the chamber OF dep
uties, the throne whicn vas made for
Napoieon's use at the opening of the
chambers, and which was afterward
changed n little in The time of the
Restoration. and subsequently served
for Louis XVIII and Charles X on
similar occasions
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1908-02-14

For the preservation OF ST. P~uIs
cathedral in ] ordon n IL proposed 70
f~tect under pressure Portland cencnt
frr~'rt ehort sise co~nsieterey OF cream
~ ser ell the piers or the dome md the
ION er
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1908-02-14

The Chinese nony - saia Ia be se.~s.
1fFfef Hire y sheep his n.p~e ro,ir7irs
IN ~srrrr'v and not unlike \ caTei.
bar ~ disposition he revcYrhlas d pig
and 81 manv Ways Is liz n mule.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1908-02-14
P~ORTUCAL'S QUEEN TO
GO AWAY FOR VISIT
Proposed Move Is in Interest OF
Peaceful Beginning OF King
Manuel's Reign.
FRANCO is AT MADRiD

London, Feb. S.--A Madrid dis
patch says Senior Franco, former
Portuguese premier, has arrived
there from Lisbon.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1908-02-14
VETERAN or -FOUR WARS
Us DEAD AT PIERRE

Pierre. 8. ID. Feb, ~S.--Thomas Browi..
= t~lonc@r and old settler who has the
charitable record OF having served
n sone distinct vars, eied here Tues
-aav
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1908-02-14

wr". NJ. FOX. who died the other dav
ut Nanunketa. Ia. arr 1903. went
fNrcuvh The Ncvican apa civil y'ars and
MIS- wensniea several fir1Ae. Lntterlv
re nrdSlel nTh aud had hundreds of
friends t~hrourhont the state.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1908-02-14
BABY NAMED FOR
HARRY THAW'S WIFE

Yankton, s. d., Feb. "A family
by the name OF Peterson. living at
Violin. has named a baby girl for Harry
Thaw's wife. She will answer to the
name Of Evelyn Nesbit Thaw Peter
son"
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1908-02-14

Al combined tender and floating 9aciS
for submarines was leuncheI 1T Kial
the other day. II consists of two par
aiiel hulls bound t~g ather. The tender.
has 4 crane capable OF hosting roo tons
from deen wntar. It's speed IS II knots.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1908-02-14

DIR. William II. Valentine. of Berlin.
has been selected as curator OF decor
atlve arts of the Metropolitan Museum
of Art, New York. DIR. Valentine is
now the private assistant of Wilhelm
Bode. director general OF the Royal mu-
seums OF Berlin. He has published
several important works on art. and
has made special studies OF the pot
terry of the Netherlands.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1908-02-14

Much money is made out of the
British pollceman's c~ast-off uniforms.
Quantities are bought by African
traders and exported to various parts
of the dark continent" where they are
exchanged for palm oil. ivory. skins
and other merchandise. 1t Is by no
means an uncommon sight to see a
swarthy savage dressed in the uniform
of q London policeman and wearing the
regulation helmet Of the force.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1908-02-14

There are reported by statistics 49,
975 men who served as colored soldiers
I'm our civil war, and the first man
who ever enlisted these was Lieutenant
Colonel Charles Il. Trowbridge, who
has just died at Minneapolis. where
he has acted of late years as custodian
of the state house. He was origin
ally "A ergeant in the civil war in the
regiment OF New York volunteer en-
gineers under Colonel Serrell n was
detailed from it, May 8, 1862, to organ
ize the so-called Hunter Regiment
the negro soldiers In South Carolina.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1908-02-14

SWISS WatChmaKer8 are repoFteu 10
be busy filling English II American
orders for finger ring watches. The
ring watch. though little seen, is no
novelty, The manager of an old Lon
don matchmaking firm says that he
saw them more than fourteen years
ago. Queen Victoria had three or four.
The simplest ones-a plain gold ring
with the watch inserted-costs about
800, but with diamonds 81 other
stones. Sh. 600 To S1O.000 may he naid.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-24
NEGRO TRIED SUICIDE
PREACHER PREFERRED DEATH TO
 TERM IN PENITENTIARY.
Prominent Physician Sentenced to Hard Labor for Violating Moral Laws --Other Court News from
 Chiffon

Clanton, May 23.-(Special 1.-The ne. gro preacher who was today sentenced to i've years in the penitentiary, att Tempted suicide in his cell of the coun- ty jail by taking poison. Immediate attention by a physician saved his lire.
 Cute a number of very important cases have been tried during the term of Criminal Court here, which adjourn cd this afternoon.
 The trial of pr. Virgil Campbell, who was indicted by the grand jury last week on the charge of adultery has created a great deal of interest Throughout the county. Tho jury rend- cred a verdict of guilty and left the penalty to the discretion of the court. He was sentenced to six months at hard labor on the county roads. pr. Campbell a short time ago stood very high in his profession and also socially. pr. Campbell gave notice of appeal.
 Another case decided today was that of Lula Beadlecomb the white wo- man charged with murdering her inc fant by drowning in an old well near town. She was found guilty and sent enced to life imprisonment in the State penitentiary.
 A negro preacher by the name of Cost was sentenced to five years for obtaining money under false pretences.
 Garfield Peoples. also colored, was convicted of burglary and sentenced to five years in the State penitentiary.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-24
Vaudeville, Casino, Electric Park, This afternoon and night, 10c.
NEWS OF BENTON.

Benton. May 23.-(Special .l-The Benton school closed last week with the usual exercises. Prof. K. B. Will Hams. who has taught this school four consecutive years, leaves to pursue the profession of medicine. in which he re- gently graduated.
 Mrs. Jno. w. Fielder. Jr.. has re- turned from visit to her mother. Mrs. F. J. Ratliff. of Tuscaloosa.
 Mrs. Walter Huston, who has been the guest of Mir and Mrs W. E. Car lisle. has returned to her home in Selma.
 Mrs. R. E. Smith and Miss Mary Smith of Notasulga, have returned af- ter visit to the formers parents. MT. and Mrs. T. N. Dudley.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-24

wagon. to which pair of mules were attached, stood, loaded with char coal, along the roadside near Robinson Springs yesterday morning. The owner had temporarily disappeared, leaving tho outfit unguarded. A negro, by name Tom Cook. happened through the in- advertency of fate. to be passing along the road at this time. He saw the loaded team. and he did not see the owner.
 An invisible finger pointed to the seat of the wagon and the negro. cas- ilv influenced by circumstances, mount ed upon 1t. gathered up the reins, and nonchalently drove the teim into Mont
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-24
COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES
 AT NEGRO NORMAL COLLEGE

The thirty-fourth annual commence. ment exercises of the negro State Nor. naal School, of this city. opened Friday night with a concert that included a program of unusual merit and interest
 The other features and dates of the Commencement exercises are as fol. lows:
 May 24. , D. m.-Baccalaureate SeY- mon--Rev. Neander M. Woods D. D. Pastor Central Presbyterian Church
 May 25. g a. m.-Public Recitations and Exhibit of Literary and Industrial Work.
 May 25, D. m.-Anniversary of Lit- erary Societies.
 May 26. 10 a. m.-Paul Laurence Dun. bar Program.
 V May 26. D. m.-Alumni Reunion
 May 27. 10:30 a. m.-Commencement.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-24

Hugh H. Hudson of Selma, paid . flying visit here last Sunday
 Miss Hazel Pruitt. who has been at- tending school here, left for her home in Salem. accompanied by Miss Ada Pruitt and little S. T. Fruit, Jr.
 Mrs. Ethel Cook and children, of orrville. are visiting her mother, Mrs. A. J. Macon.
 An enjoyable dance. given by the Benton Dancing Club. was that of last Wednesday evening. participated in by a select home crowd and visitors from Selma and other points.
 Miss Ruth May and Misses Mamie. Rosa and Diddie Dudley. are visiting friends in Livingston and Marion.
 Miss Gladys Steele of Selma Is among the visitors here.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-24
Star Of Charcoal Vendor
 Rose and Set in One Day

gomery. where he began peddling the charcoal through the city.
 The owner of the missing property meanwhile became cognizant of the fact that his property was missing and be- ing acquainted with the weakness oi some human characters, notified the Montgomery police of the circum- stances. Officer Loe came across the "self-made" charcoal vendor, and an abrupt cessation of the charcoal indus. try ensued. The arrest was made al $50 o'clock yesterday afternoon. and the charges entered against Thomas were larceny, and misappropriation oi team. The case will be heard in the Recorders Court Monday afternoon.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-24
Judkins mt Selma

Rev. R. c. Judkins, pastor of the me- gro Dexter Avenue Baptist Church, will preach tonight at the commence ment exercises of the Selma Negro Baptist University. The baccalaureate sermon of the institution will be preached this morning at II o'clock by Rev. R. T Pollard.
 The pulpit of the Dexter Avenue Bap- tist Church will be filled at the two services today by Rev. A. N. McEwen of Mobile. A special choir will render a selected musical program.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-24
BABE CHARGES RYAN
WITH EXCEEDING LEAGUE SALARY
 LIMIT.
Montgomery Man Denies the Charge and Enters Counter Plea of Farming
 Against the Memphis

Against the Memphis
 Memphis, Tenn. May 23--Alleging s that there were more than the allotted fifteen men on the grounds in uniform or plain. clothes in violation of the Southern League salary and player re- strictions. Manager Babb. of the Mem phis team, protested defeats of today and of Thursday, formal notice being served on Umpire Pfenninger and President Kavanaugh.
 The Montgomery team has been crippled of late by the illness of sev- eral players and suspension of First Baseman Baxter. Baxter and Pitcher Helm left the team today to recuperate at Hot Springs, Ark. Pitcher Bergman joined Montgomery today and Manager Babb claims that with players in Montgomery and those here, that the Montgomery squad is above the limit.
 Manager Ryan was angry when told of the action of the local manager. and after denying that he was guilty of any violation of the salary limitations. he said he would prefer charges against the Memphis Club for Farming" play CTS. his soecific charge being that Short Stop Redmond. who has been playing in Vicksburg this season. Is a farm hand of Babb's in violation of the National Agreement. Manager Ryan says that he can prove that Babb is liable to a fine of $500 from the Ma tional Commission.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-24
Penceful ReIntinnn.

Rio Janeiro. May 23.-In reply to the reports current here lately that the re- lations between Brazil and the Argen- tine Republic were strained. the leader of the Government declared in the Chamber of Deputies yesterday that Brazirs relations with all powers were excellent. Brazil was pursuing as always. a policy of peace. he said, and the idea of war was inconceivable
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-24
TUsKEGEE PUBLIC SCHOOL.
Closing Exercises Reflect Credit on the
 Teachers.

Closing Exercises Reflect Credit on the
 Teachers.
 Tuskegee. May 23.--(Specisl )-The closing exercises of the Tuskegee Pub lie School were held Thursday and Friday evenings.
 Thursday the music pupils gave their recitals. These pupils are under Miss Annie Moore and under her training have improved much in the last year. Miss Moore is also an assistant in music at the Alabama Conference Fe. male College, where she graduated in music three years ago.
 Friday evening the other exercises were held. The primary department gave a very interesting song drill and "The Popcorn Man" Miss Annette Howard, their teacher. deserves credit for instructinE the little ones.
 Miss Coobs's class in gymnastics add ed an unusual feature to the evening and the feats of the young athletes were enjoyed.
 Another interesting feature was the cantata. The Fairies of the Seasons" The second part of this evenings en- tertainment, the law suit of "Ruggles vs. The Paderwhiskie School,' was given by boys in the Seventh. Eighth and Ninth Grades.
 Miss Patton. of the Seventh and Eighth Grades. had charge of these boys and they reflect credit upon her. All fancy cOlOrs dyed-silk, cotton OF wool Ask to see sample.
 French Dry Cleaning Co.,, 2O3 Dex- fer Phone 1l3.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-24
Revival Services.

Tn the revival services being con- ducted at the West End Baptist Church Rev. R. R. Brasher preached strong sermon on Deception Much interest was manifested In the service and in the sermon. One young lady came for ward to become a member of the church.
 Two services will be held today. At the morning service this morning at II o'clock and the evening service at o'clock. At the evening service, the rite of baptism will be adminis- tered.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-24
BAXTER IN HOT SPRINGS.

Sizes up New Prospect and Studies the
 Weather.
 Hot Springs. Ark, May 23.-(Special.) Moose" Baxter. the Montgomery player under suspension for a mix -u:n with Umpire O'Brien at New Orlea . has arrived here for rest and to look at Pitcher James Vaughn. the left handler of the locals He will reach a decision as to whether or not this Texas youth is qualified for Southern League company. Informed tonight of the report that Umpire O'Brien had two broken ribs as a result of their en- counter. Baxter scanned the skies and suggested. evesively, that 1t might rain tomorrow.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-24
MARDIs UNDER ARREST.
Caught Here for Forgery and Wanted
 fn Birmingham for Same.

Caught Here for Forgery and Wanted
 fm Birmingham for Same.
 c. c. Mardis. alias c. c. Hill and many other appellations. was arrested at SOS o'cock yesterday afternoon by Special O1lcer Avant on the charge of suspicion. telegram requesting his ap- prehension having been received yes- ferday from Birmingham. Mardis was wanted in that city for skipping bond in two cases of forgery.
 About an hour before his arrest, as Inter developments showed, MnrJis had forged a check by means Of which he obtained a suit case and $10 In cash from the trunk establishment of L. I. Gilbert on Dexter Avenue. There is thus q charge of forgery entered against him on the police docket of this city.
 It is expected that Mardis will ba sent to Birmingham today in charge of an officer from that city, who will probs bly reach Montgomery thIs morn irg.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-24
HIGHLAND PARK WINS.

An Exciting Double Header Lost by
 The Bumble Bees.
 The Highland Park bunch of ball tossers and willow wonders one of the most intrepid aggregations of ameteur sportsmen in the city met the Rumble Bees another nimble armed and fleet footed nine in an exciting double header Saturday. the honors ali going one way and that way clean and clear to the credit of Highland Park,
 There was good playing and plenty Of 1t on both sides but the Highland Park athletes needed a couple of first class games to make them feel good so they just took the first one to come along. Certainly, they had. to fight for the victory but that was what they were there for.