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Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1910-05-14
STATES ATTORNEY.

hereby announce myself as a candi.
date for nomination for States Attorney
of Custer county, S. D., subject to the
voters of the Republican party at the
June primaries.
L U Sr,,,n,
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1910-05-14

st. Paul, Mimi, May 1.-THE town
of Grand Martias, with 200 inhabitants
was destroyed by fire this morning.
There is no communications since late
last night when the wireless operator fed.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1910-05-14
REPRESENTATIVE.

I hereby announce myself as candi-
date for Representative Of the 45th Dis
trict (Custer county,, South Dakota,
subject to the decision of the Republi-
can voters at the primary election to be
held in June.
JOHN c. HAYES.
Custer, S. D., April %, 1910.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1910-05-14
POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENTS.
COUNTY AUDITOR.

I hereby announce myself as a candi
date for Auditor of Custer county, S. D.,
subject TO the decision of the Republican
voters at the primary election to be held
in June.
CHAs. W. PITCHER.
Custer, s. D., March %, 1910.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1910-05-14
COUNTY AUDITOR.

hereby announce myself as candi-
date for the Office of County Auditor for
Custer county, S. D., subject to the deci-
sion of Republican voters at the June
primaries.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1910-05-14

Maps carefully made and kept up to
date are important in the economic
working of mine.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1910-05-14

Pegmatite may be regarded as a giant
variety of granite, the essential minerals
occurring in very large crystals.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1910-05-14

st. Louis, May 5.-Officers of the
American Federation of labor and of
the different Farmers organizations
in a conversation here continued today
to discuss the plan Incorporation. The
new organization to be called the Ma
tional Farmers Cooperative Society
will probably be the result of the delib.
erations. The new organization will
have for its object doing away with the
middleman.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1910-05-14
An 1870 Bill of Fare.

The Keystone Recorder publishes
bill of fare used at Rockerville in 1876,
which is interesting even to old-timers
in the Black Hills. AS one of the relics
of early days it surely is an interesting
souvenir. 1t bears date of Rockerville,
May, 1876, and R. w. McNown appears
to have been proprietor of the hotel at
that time:
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1910-05-14

Payable in advance. Gold scales on
end of bar.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-11
SCRAMBL|NG FOR
 FEDERAL PLACES Republican Leaders to Hold Conference In Washington WORKING IN HARMONY Referees Are Agreed on BoWron For Birmingham Office, and Delay in
 Appointment Is Not Under
 stood Here.

Within the next few days State Chair man J. o. Thompson and N. L. Steele, state secretary. and National Commit teeman Barker of Mobile, President Tafts referees in Alabama. will meet In Washington for a conference with Post master General Hitchcock and other de- pertinent officials on Alabama appoint ments now pending.
 It is understood as a positive fact that the Alabama referees are working In perfect harmony, there having been no disagreement on any of the appointments, and joint recommendations are made in every case.
 While the delay In the appointment of the Birmingham postmaster is not un- derstood, MT. Bowron has the indorsement of both MT. Thompson and MT. Bar ker. and his appointment Is expected shortly after the conference is held in washington.
 Several other important positions are now hanging fire. and will be settled within a short time. The term of Mar shal James H. Judkins of the United States court at Montgomery has ex- pired and Judge Thomas G. Jones is said to be backing him with all the strength he can summon. V. E. Walker has the indorsement of both Mir Barker and MT. Thompson, and the settlement of this little fight will carry with it a shadow of interest which centered in an- other clash of these influences not long ago. T. c. Bingham is also an appli- cant for the office
 The term of E. J. Parsons, district attorney at Montgomery, has also ex- pired. He is a candidate for reappoint- ment, and Is opposed by Julius Stern feldt. Warren s. Reese and John V. Smith. Mir sternfeldt, who would re- erees, has not yet filed his application. and unless he does so. some other appli- cant will receive the plum. It is not def initely known upon whom would fall sec ond choice. MT. Smith is a democrat.
 The Decatur postoffice, one of the best in the state, Is being contested by the present postmaster, William Moseley. his assistant. MT. Henderson, and John Cross. None of them has as yet received the Endorsement of the state chairman or committeeman.
 At Clanton Charles W. Reynolds is said to have been indorsed, and F. o. Dudley is making fight for another term. A number of other smaller post offices are to be filled.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-11
MAY CUT EXPENSE OF BOYS SCHOOL East Lake Board of Control
 Meets Today COMER CAME LAST NIGHT Mrs. Thomas M. Owen Will Resign From Board-Session Is Ex-
 pected to Be of Special
 Interest.

The annual meeting of the state board of control of the Alabama Boys Indus trial school at East Lake will be held today at the institution.
 While nothing definite could be learned last night 1t is understood that the ses- sion will be of importance. Governor Co., mer came up last night to attend the meeting and stated on his arrival that he knew of nothing of special interest that was to engage the attention of the board Mrs. R. D. Johnston of Birmingham who is president of the board. stated that she knew nothing to be considered that would be of special interest to the pub lie.
 The rumor has come up from Montgom- cry. however, that there is to be a move ment on the part of certain members of the board to cut down the expenses Of the institution. There are about 200 boys now in the school and the state allows s10o a year each for the keeping of these boys The attorney general yesterday handed down an opinion in which he holds that police judges and justices of the peace have no authority to com
  init boys to the school. As there are many in the institution who were com mitted by such officials 1t is understood that a movement will be made to have them committed in the regular way or sent back to their homes.
 The rumor also came up from Montgom- cry last night that Mrs. Thomas NJ. owen, now member of the state board, would tender her resignation today. The governor. the attorney general and the commissioner of agriculture represent the state on the board of control and among the members are some of the best known ladies of the state, including Mrs. R. D. Johnston, Birmingham, president; Mrs. Erwin Craighead, Mobile. vice president: Mrs. T. G. Bush, Birmingham. treasurer: Mrs. Milton Humes. Huntsville; Mrs. Thomas Owen, Montgomery; Mrs J. H. McLester and Mrs. A. W. Nelson. Bir- mingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-11
MANS WASTED LIFE ENDS WITH SUICIDE Wm. Morehead's Relatives Said
 to Be Wealthy WAS PICKED UP DEL LIRIOUS Wrote Letter to Chicago Friend That He Was Going to Be Lynched.
 Body Held at the
 Morgue.

A soldier of fortune who had tired of a wanderers life. though evidertly supplied with the best of the world s goods, was William Morehead, whose dertaking parlors awaiting advices from wealthy sister of the dead man in Edinburgh and a wealthy brother in Mexico. Moreh cad died Saturday morning at the Millman hospital, after having raved for a week with delirium He was brought to the hospital on the night of January 1, an ugly knife wound in the left side of his neck. Though nothing was made public at tie time. 1t Is said that he attempted to commit suicide at the Terminal sta- tion on that night.
 During his sane moments at the hos pital Morehead told half incoherently his story. He was 45 years of age, he said, and a native of Belfast, Ireland. Of an excellent family and well con- nected, he had chosen the life of a wanderer. and had drifted from place to place over the globe In search of diversion.
 The body as 1t lies at the morgue tells the story of wasted life. Sup pie and athletic of body, to all appear ances in the prime of life, Morehead evidently chose death merely from ennui of existence. He had served his time in the English navy, as evidenced by his rawlings previous to death and the numerous places in which the body is tattooed.
 On December 26 Moreh cad addressed letter to friend in Chicago, con- taining the assertion, doubtless of a crazed brain: T am going to be lynched tonight" and requesting his friend to inform his sister and brother and make inquiries about his body. Chief of Police Bodeker yesterday received in- quiry from Chicago as to Morehesds s death, and informed his correspondent that he had heard nothing of lynch ing. It was not until after Chief Bode- ker had sent his reply that 1t was learned Morehead was dead and his body was at the morgue.
 Following is copy of the letter written to Chicago by Morehead pre- vious to his death:
 "Birmin gham. December 26, 1909
 Dear Tom-I am going to be lynch ed tonight for an unspeakable crime, of which I am not guilty. Kind ly notify my sister and broth CT. We'll, Tom. goodbye. It's hard end. Tell them to sue for my life. Make inquir- ies about my body on this date. They are cowardly lot of assassins. Good bye and God bless you. Also inform ell papers. Yours truly and no more,
 WILLIAM MOREHEAD."
 Meanwhile, the body is being held at Gaudin's parlors awaiting instructions from Mrs. w. Lott of Edinburgh and John c. Morehead. In Mexico, the sister and brother of the dead man.
 Morehead's death came about from variety of causes. On the death cer- tiflcate Is stated that he was stabbed in the left side of the neck. habitually drank chloroform, was paralyzed and had delirium tremens." Pneumonia set in after the first few days stay at the hospital and the wasted life came to a close.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-11
REVISE RATES OF
 CABS AND TAXES

The City Council Is preparing to revise the scale of prices charged by city hacks and taxicabs.
 Heretofore a hackman could not charge more than 50 cents a passenger for trip within the city limits. Since Birming- hams area has been increased to lSM square miles, it is probable that this limited fee will be increased.
 Alderman Moore, at the last meeting of the council introduced the subject of taxicabs. The council will no doubt take steps for the regulation of the prices charged by the company operating these machines. When first introduced tax icab ride cost no more than ride in a hack. Now. however, instead of 50 cents per passenger. tho taxicab com pany Is charging 7B cents.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-11
LIS7 OF CANDIDATES
 FOR COUNTY OFFICES

Candidates for the various offices which will be filled in Jefferson county this year are enrolling themselves at rapid rate.
 There are eight men considered candi- dates for the office of sheriff. the finest plum in the gift of the people of the county. and 1t is probable that others will be added. But two, however. have an- nounced for probate judge.
 The following are considered in the races for the various positions:
 Judge of Probate-Samuel F. Greene, J. P. Stiles.
 Sheriff-Walter K. McAdory, George B. Ward, Samuel L. Weaver, John P. Reid. Samuel Teague, Tom Pounds, R. B. Mont gomery. Lucien Brown.
 Criminal Solicitor-H. P. Hehin. John D. Strange, Felix Blackburn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-11

Circuit Solicitor-John Mcqueen, J. R. Tate, James M Hanby. Col. Sumter Lea, H. H. Black, J. 0. Smith.
 Clerk City Court-Sam Blake, J. B. Aird, J. w. -Hargrove.
 Clerk Circuit Court-James F. Hawkins, w. L. Howard, w. J. Waldrop.
 Auditor-T. Owen Gillespie, Robert A. Morris, John P. Mccoy.
 Circuit Judge-A. A. Coleman. Additional Circuit Judge-A. o. Lane. Judge City Court-Charles w Ferguson Road Supervisor-Joe F. Hill, Jack W. Brown, Robert Taylor, George W. Fraz- fer, W. L. Martin.
 Judge City Court, Bessemer-William Jackson, B. Clay.
 Clerk Besserner City Court-E. A. Dud- ley, Rose w. Huey.
 Offices not mentioned in the above list are not to be filled this year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-11
WILL PERCY RUN
 FOR STATE SENATE?
Many Names Are Mentioned In Con. nectIon With Legislature, But No
 Announcements Made.

Tn political circles Walker Percy was mentioned repeatedly yesterday as a prob able candidate for the senatorship of Jefferson county
 Mir Percy, on account Of being ab- sent from the city, could not be seen in reference to the report It is said. however. that he has an enthusiastic backing for the position in case he sees fit to enter the race. Jere King and J. T. Glover are others mentioned in connection with this honor.
 In reference to the fight for the legis- lature rumor was quite busy yesterday. Thomas J. Judge of Ensley, M. H. Me Dowell of Ensley, w. H. Barnard of Pratt city, T. c. Mcdonald of Birmins- ham have already been referred to in this fight. J. E. Camp, we'll known farmer of Partridge, is being urged to get in the fight. W. A. Gibson of Little ton is repeatedly mentioned. J. c. Bur gin of Coal Creek is discussed as . prob able candidate.
 But ho formal announcement has been rnad6 as get
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-11
ORGANIZED GANG
 DOES P|LFER|NG Systematic Robberies Have Had
 Officers Guessing HOW PROPERTY WAS SOLD Small Negro Boys Did Stealing While Adults Backed Them and Had
 Fine System For Sell
 Ing Goods.
HOW PROPERTY WAS SOLD

That Birmingham contained a well-or- ganized gang of burglars who systemat- ically robbed stores. residences and freight cars has been revealed in a num- ber of recent arrests by city detectives. The detectives are Hartsfieid, White, Burge and Wren and the arrests resulted from exceptionally clever work on the part of the four officers
 So far there have been about e dozen arrests, the number including seven or eight small negro boys who are charged with having committed the various thefts, while a number of negroes and women have been arrested on the charge of re- ceiving stolen property.
 The articles stolen ranged all the way from hams to pistols and kodaks. A great quantity of stun has been recov- cred and identified by the owners War Ten Bros, Birmingham Arms and Cycle Co.,, Colorado Loan Co.,. Bromberg Jew elry Co.,. the Cutliff Grocery Co. of Cray mont, and a dozen other places have Identified articles stolen from their places.
 The stolen property was disposed of in as systematic manner as 1t was stolen. The small negro boys either hid them selves in the stores and waited until the stores were closed for the night or gained entrance by prizing open rear windows and in some instances smashing the front show windows. The stolen groceries were sold to white women in the re- stricted district, while the pistols and other things were sold from house to house in the various negro quarters about the city.
 Other arrests in this connection are expected to follow in a few days. the detectives having clews which 1t Is be- lieved will result in sensational arrests. The robberies have been carried on in . systematic way for over two years. De- tectives wore their hair gray in the en- deavor to apprehend the guilty ones, but to no avail. Stores would be burglarized almost under policemens eyes and they grew desperate. Private detectives tried their hands on the various cases without success. Finally, to the city detectives astonishment, they stumbled upon a clew which pointed to some small negro boys. Further delving into the matter disclosed q weal-organized gang of small negroes, with adult packers. Tho arrests will cause great sighs of relief to be heaved by the different merchants who have been the victims to the tune of several thousand dollars.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-11
Prescription for Kidneys.

The following prescription is the best obtainable for weak or deranged kidneys and bladder, 'One-half ounce Murax compound, one-half ounce fluid extract Buchu, six ounces good pure gin." Take ono to two teaspoonfuls three times a dny after meals Any good druggist will furuish or mix those ingredients
 Pains in the back. rheumatic pains in join&s, sorsness in hips or groin, frequent or highly colored urination, dissiness, pufRiness under tho eyes, all indicate kidney and bladder trouble and should be promptly attended te. as dreaded Brights diseass or diabetes win surely follous
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-11
MEDICAL SOCIETY
 ON TUBERCULOSIS
Open Meeting Will Be Held March IA to Which General Public Is
 Invited.

The Jefferson County Medical society has decided to hold special tuberculosis meeting on March 14, and considers the subject so important to the people Of Birmingham that committee has al- ready been appointed to prepare the pro- gramme and advertise the meeting before the public. It will be open to all, and especially educational to persons strong of body, as well as to the weak. This was the only action of public import ance taken at the regular weekly meet ing last night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-11
Poll Tax Payments Wnch
 Sl0lvey HAn Was Expected

 Birmingham. Jefferson county and the state this year. the expectation was that there would be a rush on the part of the voters to equip themselves for the coming battles. But to date the rush has not materialized. Instead apathy is reigning supreme.
 The man who pays his taxes this year will get value received. There promises to be a red-hot campaign for the office of mayor. Candidates for the rich eoun- ty offices are rolling up to register. There is brewing the warmest state campaign in the. recent history of the common wealth. This is a political year. essen tially, and 1t is probable that all the vot- ing will not have been dispensed with when the days of Indian summer roll around.
 There are but 22 days left.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-11
LOOKS LIKE AN EARLY
 PRIMARY IN JEFFERSON

ity of the members of the committee ask ing that the committee be called together.
 According to the understanding, the majority of the committee will vote for an early cmounty primary and the date. in all probability, will be April 1.
 On account of the fact that Chairman Aird Is a candidate for office. he will tender his resignation. and it is reliably stated thlt roAost x. Bei. w.l be oalltd to succeed him.
 The committee will decide on plan for the primary. It is understood that tho membership Is divided as to the plurality and majority plan.
 After the meeting of the committee the campaign will be considered on to the finish.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-11
ONLY 400 HAVE PAID FOR YEAR.
 AND BUT FEW DAYS REMAIN
 FOR THE ELECTORS TO DUAL.

In round numbers but 400 have paid their poll taxes for 1909. The collector states that this Is very poor average, considering the number of votes cast in the late amendment election.
 He expects, however. to receive about n,00o poll taxes. about two-thirds of this number to come in within the next 20 days.
 On account of the bargain counter of politics that will be offered the people of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-11

Revenue yesterday called a stock law election in Precinct 32 for Febrd- Ary 21.
 Unknown Negro Dies-An unknown negro. who was picked up during an epileptic fit Saturday afternoon at tho corner of Third avenue and Eighteenth street, died yesterday morning at tho Hillman hospital, the probable cause of death being specified as fracture of the skull.
 Deputies RaId Craps Game-Deputy Eheriffs Childress, Chew and Steele re- turned yesterday morning. from Flat Top. where they, in company with Deputy Dave Kenneybrook, raidsd negro craps game and captured nine dice shooters. The negroes were all committed to the county jail on charges of Sunday gaming.
 For OBryant Fund-The Age Herald yesterday received from Probate Judge 5. E. Greene $5 to be contributed to the gfund being raised for the benefit of the lwidow and children of the late Police man M. M. OBryant, who was shot and killed by negro on the Southside sew eral weeks ago. This contribution runs the entire amount of subscriptions to tz32.
 New Concern In Bessmer-Articles of incorporation were filed yesterday in the probate court office by the Great American Home and Farm Medical com pany, which proposes to conduct gen eral business in drugs, patent rnedi- cines, veterinary drugs for stock. soap powders. drug sundries. jewelry, clocks, watches and various household utensils. with offices in Bessomer. The author ized capital stock of the corporation is $20o0, and the company will begin busi- ness with 5000 of that amount paid in. officers and incorporators are W. w. Hollingsworth, president; L. B. Brad ley, vice president; c. B. Hol1ingsw secretary and treasurer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-11
CHAIRMAN AIRD CALLS COMMIT TEE FOR NEXT MONDAY, AND IT IS UNDERSTOOD PRIMARY WILL BE SET FOR APRIL 4.

J. B. Aird, chairman of the democratic executive committee of Jefferson county, has, through the secretary, John P. Ab- bott. called a meeting of the committee for Monday, January IT, just one week prior to the meeting of the state com mittee.
 Chairman Ards action was brought about by petition signed by major
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-11
DEATHS AND FUNERALS
Otis ]. EYheIman-

ottis J. Efhslman, aged M years. died yesterday at .. m. at local inflrmary. Remains were sent last night at s:lS by the Gaudin Undertaking company to Crawfordville, Md. for intsrmsnt. The deceased is survived by . father ana mother.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-11
Building Permits Issued.

The following building permit was issued yesterday from the office of the city building inspector:
 s7500-J Cary Thompson, one-story brick building to be used as garage. Eleventh avenue, south. near Five Points.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-11
AREA OF CITY IS
 ASM SQUARE MILES.

According to Jere c. King. au- thor of tho Greater Birmingham bill. and the man whose untiring efforts are probably accountable for Creator Birmingham. states that the area of the city is 48h square miles.
 There have been differences of opinion, and the area has been l5 square miles.
 Nr. King states that by actual nneasurement the area is 4Sh square miles.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-11
Marrlaue License Issued.

A marriage license has been issued as follows from the office of the probate court:
 c. J. Williamson of Cedar Bluff to Miss Nell Mccain.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-11
Mrs. Mamie Roser.

Mrs. Mamie Roser. aged 8. years. died yesterday at . .. m. at the residence of her husband. Frederick J. Roser. 1e1s Sixth avenue. north. Funeral services will bs held this afternoon at 20 o'clock at the residence. interment to follow in Elmwood cemetery. Besides her hus- band, the deceased is survived by several children.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-11

Don't forget to order Bell telephone service in your home in time to get your name in the new directory. Listings close soon. Call Contract Depart meu4s
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-11
, |. o. punas.

I. o. Dumas. the u-year-old son of MT. and Mrs. J. A. Dumas. died yestsrday morning at the family residence in East afternoon at s:so o'clock from the resi- denss. rntsrmsnt will bs in New Prospect cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-11

If you judge q medicine by It's cures, you will instantly decide t h at the Bitters Is the best for indigestion, Dyspepsis, 6iiloueneSS, coIds and Grippe.
 Get a ire 6 copy of our 1910 Almanac from drug: Eist-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-11
CITY ITEMS.

Stock Law EIection-The Board of Revenue yesterday called a stock law election in Precinct 32 for Febrd- lry 21.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-11
RIohardlre Masssy.

rho fuAsrai = 1f6hardihs Aasssy. the infant daushess ok 1fr. and MrA Rich- ard W. Massey. who disd sekurdAv fsom meninisiAis. tool place ysstsrdsv nsornlng at Il 0cisck rem the family rssiAaaoA Rev. DA T. e H0waSG sxisiattngs n- torment VT n xnnwssA oum1tsfy.