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The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1909-05-06

Perhaps if a few more senators
will get into the arena and hand out
some body blows to Aldrich there
will be less of his personality in the
making Of the tariff bill. Judging
by the references co the tariff bin
1t is all Aldrich, and the name in con-
nection with that measure is becom-
Ing tiresome. for 1t is supposedly the
cas- that the senator has nothing in
common with the people who desire
to buy things on a reasonable basis,
and that the lowering of the tariff
on certain articles of necessity will
be the means Of reducing the reve-
niue of corporations in which he and
his friends are interested. The SEN
timent seems to be growing in the
senate to cut loose from these alli-
ances and handle them without the
Interference of the corporations
which are directly interested in keep
ing the tariff up to a point where it
IS q burden to everybody but them
selves. Senator Dolliver. of Iowa,
took a hand In the fight against the
the Aldrich regime when he attacked
the wool schedules, in which he trac-
ed the history of wool duties and
pointed out the absurdities that have
grown up with them and how they
have been used to hit the people sew
3erely in the prices that have been
maintained. The relations in the SEN
ate are becoming strained over the
gtafi6 bill. and 1t is practically con-
eeded that through the persistent eff
forts of Aldrich that the republican
party vii be placed upon a pretty
sHeak defensive when the next cam
ipSisn comes around. and Aldrich
esaInullIdct place himself In all parts Of
8hN@country to try and explain why
ekialgI.s2wyentsas they appear to be ge-s
lhg
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1909-05-06

visit from her father who lives at
Mt. Vernon.
w. l.. and Frank Wallis and
Clarence Wallis left Friday for the
Black Hills to look over the country.
Mrs. Mic Gate visited at the Car
son home Saturday.
The young people will give a dance
in Riverside hall next Saturday night.
w. A. Davis is doing carpenter
work with w. l.. Wallis this summer.
The Omaha railway company is
thinking of establishing Il pumping
station here.
Best Incubator oil lie, gasoline
1Sc at II. l.. Woodruff's Riverside
store.
Mrs. Della Patterson and baby Wis
tied at the home of her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. w. l.. Wallis.
LOOMS.
Loomis, May 5.-Mis Minnie Lew
is closed an eight months term OF
school Friday in the LOOMS high
school.
j. E. Watkins shipped two carloads
of fat cattle and one of hogs to Chi
cago Saturday on a special. Mr.. Wat
kins went with them. 1t is reported
he is going from there to his
old home in Ohio for a month.
Henry Goodbla of Mitchell visited
at the home of his brother Carl Good
bla Sunday.
The Farmers Elevator Co. at Loom
is has bought a car load of Plymouth
binding Irvine. 1t will be here soon.
Mrs. j. A. Burke II children oil
Sioux City visited Monday at thu
home of her brother. Will Clark.
Miss Lillian Jonas, of Mitchell.
called on James Woodcock and fam
lily Monday.
Mrs. w. II. Comstock and Mrs. c.
P. Taylor attended the w. G. 7. u
convention at Mitchell. Mrs. Com
stock was a delegate from here.
Ben Weeks. ST. is having his farm
one half mile north of Loomis broke
as fast as he can get breakers to dc
| the work.
Quite a number of the Loomisites
attended the party at Letcher Mon
day evening. They ali reported haN-
ing the best time they ever had.
Ethan.
Ethan, May 5.-Earl Clement
went to Chicago on Saturday anC
expects to arrive home ON THURSDAY
He will visit an uncle and family
who reside there. A few days vaca-
tion will be much appreciated by
Earl.
j. w. Bryant made a business tril
to Mitchell Wednesday.
Mrs. NJ. A. Bracha went to Park
ston Tuesday.
DIR. c. S. Bobb made a profession.
al visit in the vicinity of Ethan Mon
day night.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Holiday oil
Rock Rapids, Iowa, returned from
the Black Hills country on Tuesday
They visited a daughter while there
and now will spend a few days With
Mrs. Jonas Nelson before returning
to their home. They were accom-
panied home by their little grand
daughter, Mamie Haffey.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Robinson an
rived here the first of the week from
Mt. Vernon. They are travelling over
the country gathering material fol
a country atlas. They room at Mrs
! Coles.
Joshua LyncSl, of Gallatin. Mis-
souri, is here visiting relatives. He
is a nephew of Mr.. Esley Moore and
Mrs. G. r. Drake.
annlrlnna1 lnnaa
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1909-05-06

A Washington special in the Sioux
Falls Press, says that Senator's Gam
BILE and Crawford are reported to be
xealously on the trail of r. s. Per-
sons, formerly OF South Dakota, who,
as auditor Of the treasury for the in
terror department, has q plum cred
tied to South Dakota. He has been
. rank Kdttredge follower and is ex-
pected to be decapttated. Indications
are that II he is dropped, Lieuten-
ant Governor Shober, Of Highmore,
will get the place. The particular
reason that Mr.. Pearsons Is to be
dropped is because he was a strong
supporter Of Mr.. Kittredge, and the
same reaso applies to the possible
appointment of Mr.. Shober-because
he was q strong supporter of Senator
Crawford. That is playing the DO
litical patronage game real strong
and st appears that Dick Richards
ought to get his patronage scheme
started soon. Just how Senator'S Gam
BILE and Crawford expect to get their
harmony movement started by such
proceedings as these we are at a
loss to know, but We are not inclin-
ed to the belief that this move will
have anything of a tendency to heal
the sore spots-and probably they
don't care to. We cannot see that
Bob Persons committed any high
crime because he sought to retain
In the United States senate a man
Of worth and ability, and we cannot
e why the two senator's should be
SO reyengeful as to try and throw
him into the discard. However, they
are acting on their initiative and can
90 toany lengths they desire-with-
out taking into consideration that
there is still a future before them.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1909-02-14

Unless the Supreme Court in
tarvencs. Charles r. Smith, con-
N0.taI of the murder OF r. A..
Laurent ON January -, at Arte-
sta. Miss. viii serve the rest Of
his .rre iu the State penitentiary.
The conviction IS one of the most
important under Judge Buckley's
Iuwmbeucy. On account of the
prominence of Mr.. Smith, unus-
ua. interest has been felt in the
oase from the beginning.
After more than a weeks hard
work i'm taking testimony on both
sides, the arguments began
Thursday morning. Crowds of
people Hocked to the court house
throughout the day and at even
ing % regular crush was there to
hear the brilliant speech by the
bruiuy young Tennesseean, lead
Ing attorney for the prosecution
The ease went t. the jury at 10
o'clock Thursday evening. Af-
Ter twelve hours the jury rem
derad a verdict guilty Of murder.
rhe jury could not agree on the
punishment and certified the
anne FOO the court, the law then
being the duty of the Judge to
sentence the defendant to the
State penitentiary for the term
oT his natural life.
A motion for a new trial was
brought up by the defendant
aad ou this motion were assigned
thirly-six reasons, among which
were the demonstration in the
court room. and the weeping and
crying of the mother Of Laurent,
which were argued before the
following Witnesses: Messrs
Iruper Armstrong, G.. III. Jordan,
Joe Cook, Battle Bell, Hunter
Sharp. After being questioned
by both sides Judge Buckley al
so propounded questions, the
final decision being that the mo-
tion for new trial was denied by
his honor. Smiths attorneys
appealed to Supreme Court which
meets I'M Jackson the third Mon
day IN April.
Thursday morning the case
was argued District Attorney
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1909-02-14

they viii witness the arrival of
Emporer Felix and his magnifi-
cent parade through the streets.
He will be escorted by Uncle
Sans soldiers from Fort Nor
gan. the men from the Flotilla,
a battalion of militiamen and
numerous Committees. Follow
ing this at three-thirty p. m. the
visitors will be given an automo-
bile ride over the city and down
famous shell road. In the even
ing they will witness the Corona
ton of the King and Queen and
will then visit the Infantmystics
Ball and conclude the evening at
the Elks' Ball. Tuesday morn
ing there will be an excursion on
the Bay specially in honor of the
visitors, and following luncheon
the Elks will give them a recer-
tion at four p. m. At nine p m.
the Congress of Beauty" will
assemble in the Ball room of the
Battle House and the Queen of
Beauty will be crowned. At
this Congress each of the Queens
will be permitted to select her
own King, who Will reign with
her throughout the Ball that will
follow.
There will be many breakfast,
luncheon and dinner parties, the
details of which have not yet
been announced. The affair
will be a memorable one for
those that attend.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1909-02-14
MILLSAPS GLEE CLUB
AT THE |. |. AND C.
LARGE CROWD WITNESSED THE FIRST
6LEE CLUB OF SEASON AT
THE C0LLEGE.
GOOD PROGRAMME RENDERED

The Nillsaps Glee Club. which
is composed of many good voices.
was heard in a delightful pro-
gram at College Chapel on Fri
day evening. There is always
unusual JOY anticipated in the
coming of a glee club, and this
club which had already made its
initial bow at the College was
given an enthusiastic welcome.
The program was one of unusual
interest to college people, being
made up of new college songs
and choruses.
There is not am inferior voice
in the club.
Mr.. Moore, who is a graduate
Of Yale and the director of this
club, has made a triumphant
success by personal efforts, and
added to that good material to
work with.
A farce in one act, April
Fools" was an unusual addition
to a glee club program and adj
ded interest.
The large audience, which
showed its enjoyment by re-
peated applause, will always be
glad to welcome this organiza-
ton when they are on their
yearly to RS.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1909-02-14

Most cough cures are cons tipating
because they contain opiates, and you
should be careful to take something
that does not tend to constipate. You
should take Kennedy's Laxative Cough
Syrup. It not only allays Inflammation
and irritation of throat and lungs, but
it drives out the cold from the system
by a free yet gentle action OF the bow
els. Children like the pleasant taste
that is so nearly like maple sugar. Sold
by L. E. AIayfield.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1909-02-14
MARDI GRAS

MOBILE, ALABAMA, NEW
ORLEANS, LA, PENSACOLA,
FLA. Low rates for this occa-
sion, via the Mobile & Ohio Rail-
road. Tickets on sale Feb. 18th.
to 22nd, inc, limited for return
not later than March 1st, 1909.
For full particulars. apply to
nearest Ticket Agent of the Mo
bile & Ohio Railroad Company.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1909-02-14
Small Blazes.

The fire department was called
out to ward l from the residence
of Capt. D. 2. Davis, last Thurs
day morning about 9:30 o'clock.
The roof was ignited by sparks
from the kitchen chimney.
Slight eamhges being done.
ANOTHER alarm -yvao tensod ia
from the same ward again at
6:45, the blaze proved to be the
tent, in which DR.. Franks re-
sides, at the foot of Main street.
Only a small portion of the tent
was burned.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1909-02-14
MARDI GRAS

MOBILE, ALA, NEW OR
LEANS, La, PENSACOLA,
FLORIDA. Low rates for this
occasion, via the Southern Rail
way Co. in Mississippi. Tickets
on sale February 18th to 22nd,
inc, limited for return not later
than March 1st, 1909. For full
particulars, apply to nearest
Ticket Agent of the Southern
Railway Company in Mississippi.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1909-02-14
A Motion for New Trial Results In a
Denial Appeal to Supreme Court
Made By the Defendant
BRILLIANT SPEECH.

MI ACOOiIIliCO, ICdOiiI8 COALI~
sci for the prosecution, made the
most brilliant and impressive
speech ever listened to by a Co
lumbus audience.
The gentleman from Tennes-
see said he hoped he was deeply
and keenly appreciative of the
position he occupied in this case,
appearing here under disadvan-
tages of not being at home.
q appear; however, before as
high-toned and Christian citi-
zenship as | have ever met on
earth. | realize that the occa-
sion is fraught with great con-
sequences to the state. My per-
sonality is not in this case, the
defendants personality is not in
this case, nor is the personality
of any other counsel or the court
in this case. 1t is purely a gov
ernmental question, where in
dividuals must get out of the ma
jority, and a jury must decide as
honestly as it can, with all the
hearts and intellects the Lord
has given them, whether the
law of this commonwealth has
been broken, and the defendants
life ought to pay the penalty. In
this case, a man has been killed
and the name of a good Southern
woman, whose name should nev-
er have been in the case at all,
has been injected into. "
He described vividly the TRACE
dy at Artesia, where three
trains were throbbing and
crowds of several hundred men
and women were hurrying
around the station when, not
one, but two, three shots rang
out, while between the shots a
man begged for his life. A
homicide has been committed.
The bloody corspe was laid on a
railroad truck and cloth laid
over it.
THE body was then shipped
to Nashville, to my home and to
her home (pointing to mother Of
deceased). The defense has
fairly said this was a Christian
boy who was killed. He was a
drummer. The name suggests
light-heartedness and conlivial-
ity. This, however, was an eX-
ceptional drummer.
He then described the Asta-
bula railroad wreck, an incident
of which was, when a woman
was pinioned down among the
debris, and as she recovered con-
sciousness she picked up an
object near her and found it to
be Bible belonging to a drum
mer. Out of this Bible she
found enough of the old-time re-
ligion to put hope in her heart
until she was rescued.
There are such drummers as
this, thank God: and this boy
killed at Artesia was one of
them. There was found in this
boys pocket when he was killed
at Artesia something more sug-
gestive even than the Bible >
The attorney then read a poem
beginning with the sentiment,
IF can live to make one pale
face brighter. and ending, He
did his best for one of thine
This drum ner, like all others,
did not have the restraints of
home thrown about him, which
accounts for that reputation for
convivality; but this boy had
dreams as pure as the Sermon
on the Mount.
With respect to the good wo-|
man whose name is so associated
with the tragedy, but whose
name has no business in this
case, and never had any busi-
ness" he said, ''she has heart
lContin,,ac on Pane Sixl
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1909-02-14

This is just the time of year when
you are most likely to have kidney
or bladder trouble, with rheumatism
and rheumatic pains caused by weak
kidneys. Delays are dangerous; Get
DsWitt's Kidney and Bladder Pills, and
be sure YOU get what you ask for. They
are the best pills made for back ache,
weak back, urinary disorders, etc. They
are antiseptic and act promptly. We
sell and recommend them. L. E. Mayheld
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1909-02-14

Currie was first to begin speech
making. His argument was
well rounded and delivered in a
very impressive manner. He
began by charging the jury with
the responsibilities that rested
upon them and cautioned them
to be careful and honest in their
verdict. He said, the defendant
is charged with murder, and his
plea is insanity, he does not deny
the act. Laurent is blan eless.
The man who committed the
deed is either a murderer or is
insane. He did not believe that
murder could have been founded
upon the suspicion that Laurent
had committed a criminal act.
He said the theory was unsound.
If he had possessed this delusiOn
he would have been like an un-
chained lion until he had avenged
the wrong. If it had been in
sane he would have acted in a
fury and gone straight and
slain the seducer Said if the
defendant did not know right
from x~ong and saw nc evil in
what he did it seemed strange
that he should telephone for a
lawyer at once. Did he do that?
The defendant himself makes the
answer. He closed his remarks
by saying all alienists thought
that every criminal in the peni-
tentiary should be turned out.
WITHERSPOON SPEAKS.
Mr.. Landrum. the leading
counsel was broken down from
fatigue and Mr.. Witherspoon,
who is one of the best lawyers
in the State opened for the de-
fense. His sarcastic remarks
were profuse as he dwelt upon
the bloodthirstiness of the pros
ecution as referred to the blood
thirsty detective employed.
Said the killing had never been
denied, yet the prosecution had
spent much time in proving it.
He said, the question is, to find
out the mental condition of the
defendant. Judge him by his
words and acts and then decide
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1909-02-14

Kodol for Dyspepsia and Indigestion q
is a combination of the natural diges
tive juices with necessary acids, and it
actually digescs the food you eat-no
matter what kind of food it may be. 1t
does the ordinary work Of the stom ch,
so that by taking a little Kodol now
and then you cannot possibly have in
digestion or any form Of stomach trou-
ble. Sold by L. E. Mayfield.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1909-02-14
MISS ALICE MOORE
FORTUNATE WINNER
FINAL COUNT SHOWS MISS MOORE TO
BE IN LEAD BY HANDSOME MAJORITY
IN BEAUTY CONTEST,
ROYAL TIME FOR THE WINNER

The official count shows that
the readers of this paper have
chosen Miss Alice Moore to
represent Columbus, Miss, at
the Congress of Beauty to be
held in Mobile, Ala, on February
2l-23.
Miss Moore is the daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. z. S. Moore, and
lis in every way well suited to
represent the culture and beauty
of Columbus. She is a charming
young woman of the blonde type.
Besides being cultured she is
bright and vivacious, and will
no doubt be a favorite among the
beautiful women who are chosen
to represent the different towns
on this festive occasion.
The votes last night. when
a final count was made and wit
messed by a prominent business
man of this city, showed that
Miss Moore had gained several
thousand votes the last week of
the contest and was the winner
by a large majority, though the
other contestants showed popu-
lar gains also.
A telegram was Immediately
sent to the manager of the Beau
ty Contest a. Mvbi4e, after the.
winner was known last night.
Fortunate indeed, will be the
young ladies who have been
chosen to represent the several
cities and towns in Alabama and
Mississippi at the Congress of
Beauty" in Mobile during the
Mardi Gras Festival. Apart
from the usual Mardi Gras
parade, balls, masking and many
other features, the Committee
having the Beauty Congress in
charge are arranging a number
of special events for the visiting
Queens. 1t is expected that the
Contest will close in practically
all of the cities on Saturday
evening and as soon as the Com
mittee in Mobile is notified the
fortunate winners will be fur
nished with complete program
of all of the affairs framed
in their honor.
The visitors are invited to be-
come the guests of the Carnival
Association beginning on Sun
day. Feb. q, and from the time
of their arrival there will be some
thing to interest them. For in
stance, on Sunday afternoon I'm
Gle Sans flotilla Of torpedo boats |
is expected to nose up the river
and drop anchor at the foot of |
Government street For miles |
the River Front viii be lined |
with people to welcome the |
Jackies and the whole river will |
be dotted with pleasure and ex-
cursion boats in honor of the
event.
Sunday night the most bril-
liant illuminations ever attempt |
ed in Mobile win be flashed on
the streets and parks will be
crowded with people inspecting |
them. During the evening there
will also be sacred band con-
certs for the entertainment of
the crowds.
Monday, the Fun and Frolic"
will begin in earnest; maskers
will appear on the street early
in the morning and from that
time on until Tuesday midnight
there will be no let up by the
pleasure seekers. The first
function for the Queens will be
an informal reception at noon on
Monday in the parlors and Lob
by of the Battle House where
all of the visitots will be intro
duced: meet the local Commit
tees and a number of their Wis
iting friends. At two O'Clock
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1909-02-14

Mrs, r. b. Smith, Of Jackson,
Tenn, is in the city visiting her
brothers, D. II. and H. L. Bow
lin
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1909-02-14
Mother Of E.. A. Laurent Said Justice
Had Been Given Argument
Heard By Hundreds

whether the killing was premed-
itated or insanity. He said the
State had dragged a lot of evil
dence as to difficulties. with the
aid Of bloodthirsty detectives,
/ that defendant had had with six
other people, and the only motive
was the ridiculous one of hatred.
He closed his remarks by going
into the history of the Smith
/ family and recalled the fact that
insanity was in the family and
of the possibilities of inheriting
| the disease. He also went into
detail about the letters written
to his daughter while she was in
Paris. Mr.. Witherspoon's argu-
ments were well defined and
forcefully delivered, stressing
every possible point in defense.
J. l. STURDIVANT.
Mr.. j. l. Sturdivant, of the
prosecution, who is the peer of
any lawyer in the State, follow
ed. He began by ridiculing Mr..
Witherspcon. Said he had
thought from Mr. Witherspoon's
reputation that he was a fine
lawyer, but had changed his
mind, and Witherspoon's own
argument had caused him to
change his opinion. Mr.. Sturdi-
want said if the grand jury of
Lowndes county had not indict-
ed Mr.. Smith he would still be
scott free, riding over his farm
and you would never have heard
of his paranoia. He said that
the letters written by Smith to
his daughter showed a sound
mind and was only what a sane
father would have written. He
also produced a letter written by
defendant in which he stated that
his daughter is having such a
nice time going out in society.
Mr.. Sturdivant wound up his
speech with strong appeal to
the jury to enforce the law. and
show that they are tired of see
ing their soil reddened with
blood and his argument did not
fail to impress those for whom
it was intended.
z. P. LANDRUM.
Mr.. Landrum, who is ever
equal to any emergency was the
next speaker. He said he was
not physically able to do himself
or his client justice, but in his
own beautiful language paid
tribute to the dead, and to the
family that survive. Said that
he was a friend of the dead man
and said: God forbid that |
should say ought against the boy
who sleeps in the cemetery at
Nashville, nor can any body
else He also said that the
murder of E. A. Laurent was
the act of a madman. Il am not
here to lay snares for the jury,
/ stand for the truth, and no
man has money enough to buy
me. " He criticised Mr.. Sturdi-
vant, who preceded him. and
said his rawlings were equal to
any mad man he had ever seen.
Mr.. Landrum admitted that he
had advised defendant to take
the position he had at Artesia
and not reveal the details as he
then thought back of the TRACE
dy. In closing, Mr.. Landrum
said: If you believe the daugh-
ter of the defendant. who is as
pure as the quiet light of win
ter's stars, then C.. r. Smith is
an insane man.
Court adjourned till 7:30.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1909-02-14

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