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The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1911-09-28
IN t. CIRCLES

We're ribbons OF many coiors, and
the guests drawing one of these found
their ame and also their places at
the table.
Mrs, lndra has lived in Califor-
mia for about six Years. and she was
heartily welcomed back to her old
friends in Mitchell. AZ the same
time there were many regrets en-
pressed over the departure OF Mrs.
Jacquemai for Sioux City, where she
in,endts to make her home. going
about the first OF the month. She
has lived in the city for nearly Il
quarter of a century. and has acquir-
ed a great many friends through the
generous kindness OF her nature, and
her efforts TO help in the affairs of
her friends.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1911-09-28
HELD AS WITNESS IN
W00NSOCKET MURDER
MAN ARRESTED AT HURON rs
EXPECTED TO IDENTIFY COM.
PAN!DN Or MAN FOUND
DEAD.

Huron, S. D.-A nan giving the
name of John Pranke and his home
as Charles City, To-, is held here
awaiting instructions from officers i'll
Sanborn county. Pranke says he
knew Gus Kraft, whose dead body
was found in a grove a few miles
from Woonsocket recently, and also
his partner, whose name is Charley,
but Pranke says he doesn't remember
his last name. He describes both
men and the two horses and cover
ed wagon driven by them and seen
by people near where the dead body
of Kraft was found. Pranke de-
clares he could identify Charley, as
he worked with him and Kraft in a
thrashing gang near Croker, S. d.,
and knows when they left together
for Kansas.
The man arrested near the Ne
5raska state line a day or two
since, suspected of the murder OF
Kraft, may be the Charley wanted
by the authorities, and Pranke NAV
prove a star witness if he can iden-
tify him.
frankie says he knew nothing OF
the murder till he read Of it in a pa
per here today, and then voluntarily
told the police.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1911-09-28
SEPARATOR BLOWN
UP BY DYNAMITE

Doland. S. D.-The separator OF
Ben Williamson, of Doland who con-
ducts a threshing outfit, was de-
stroyed in a most unnatural man
ner. Williamson was %threshing a
stack Of wheat in which some person
had placed a stick of dynamite
which was fed into the separator
with the straw. Instantly a terrific
explosion totally wrecked the ma
chine, the workmen, however, es-
Gaping unhurt.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1911-09-28
SIN O'CLOCK DINNER

Mrs. Sid w. Smith YVES the host
ess at a six O'Clock dinner given last
Saturday evening. The guests were
members of the Bately family, in
Guiding Mr.. and Mrs. Stephen Bate
ly, Stephen Bately OF London, Eng
land. Mr.. and Mrs. Peter Burns, OF
Chamberlain, Mr.. and Mrs. James
Bately, John Bately, of Sioux Falls,
and Miss Lillian Rately. The dim
ner was given in honor of Stephen
Bately, who was here from London
for several weeks on a visit to his
relatives. The dinner vas served in
four courses, and was a most delight
full evening. TIE decorations We're
green and white.
Mr.. o. j. Preston and Miss Edna
NJ. Packard We're married Wednes-
day evening at s o'clock at the home
iof the brides parents No. 1000 w,
Third Ave. The ceremony took
! place in the front parlor under an
artistic canopy decorated with flow
els. DR.. j. S. Hoagland of the First
Methodist Episcopal Church read the
impressive service. Miss Florence
Miller played the wedding march
while the young people entered, at
tended by Mr.. Henry N~icolaiscn and
Miss Hazel Miller who acted as best
man and bridesmaid respectively.
After the congratulations from
the large company OF guests the en-
tire party repaired to the dining room
where an elegant wedding supper
was served. The table was decorat'
ed with red dahlias and all the rooms
were beautiful with the flowers oil
the season. The wedding presents
We're e and beautiful.
The bride is the only daughter oil
! Mr.. and Mrs. F. S. Packard and is
cultured and capable young lady
with many friends. She presented
a beautiful appearance in her white
satin wedding robe and holding
large bunch of white roses. Thu
groom is Il young farmer living a
few miles east of Mitchell. Mr.. anG
Mrs. Preston will visit friends il
Bridgewatcr, Alexandria and else
where for a short time. They will.
spend the autumn on the farm ard
later in the season go to a ranch
near Kimball. s.. j..
Among the out of town guests
were MIR. and Mrs. P. ID. Packard
of Bridgewater, Mr.. and Mrs. A
Hamaker, of Spencer, Mrs. Pringle
and Miss Virinia Pringle OF Bridge.
water, also Mrs. Color and Mrs
Stanley Of Bridgewater. Miss Flor.
ence Miller and Miss Hazel Miller
and Henry N%icolaisen, of Lisbon.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1911-09-28
IN BANKRUPTCY, no. ga.

in BANKRUPTCY, NO. Ga4.
IN the District Court of the Unit
ed States for the District of South
Dakota, Southern Division.
In the matter of Lawrence n. Nes-
selroad, Bankrupt.
10 the Creditors of Lawrence N.
Nesselroad of kimball, County Of
Brule and District aforesaid. hank
rupt:
You are hereby notified that on the
18th day Of August A. D.. 1911, the
aid Lawrence n. Nesselroad was du-
~ adJudicated bankrupt, and that
the first meeting of his creditors
VIII De held at the Office of Henry A.
Muller, referee in bankruptcy, at
rooms n and two, in the Gilbert
BLOCK in the City of Sioux Falls,
south Dakota, on the End day of Oc-
toDer. A. D.. 1911. at the hour of
O'Clock in the forenoon. NJ
which time the said creditors NAV
attend, prove their claims, appoint
d trlstee, examine the bankrupt and
transact such other business nc mo,
lawfully come before said meeting.
DATED at Sioux Falls, South Dako-
ia. this 10Th day of September, A..
D., 1911.
Henry a. Muller,
Referee in Bankruptcy.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1911-09-28
THE CANADIAN ELECTION.

Canada has rejected the reciproc.
ity treaty. This is surprising news
to the United States, where many
have claimed that Canada would
gladly accept the treaty. In the
light Of Canada's verdict on the
treaty, those speeches in congress
declaiming upon the shameful man.
ner in which the agreement was
about to turn the United States over
to Canad for exploitation. must
now appear exceedingly foolish.
II 1t had, done nothing else, the
Canadian vote will relieve President
Taft from the charge of favoritism
to Canada in the reciprocity agree
Sment. II the vote had been the
other way Thursday, that statement
would have been used against Taft
throughout all the northwestern
stetess inSythe coming campaign.
Whatever criticism may be made Of
ths presidsnt'ss Judgment. his SINGER
jtya6axslbbaslsln cleared Of suspicion by
thai IA as INT.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1911-09-28
CONSERVATION MEET
MAY BE THE LAST

Kansas City, Mo.-The third con-
servation congress, in session here
today, may be the last because of
failure to attend by Clifford Pinchot.
Garfield, Gov. Wilson. Harmon,
Folk and others on the program.
DR.. Harvey W. Wiley speaks to-
night.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1911-09-28

cd States wcela profit more than
Canada from the agreement.
The cry OF annexation rs a posi-
Bile outcome OF reciprocity no doub
had its effect in the Canadian cam.
paign. But at his distance the re-
suit appears to be a ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
in favor of the protective policy
Borden seems another Mark Hanna
He breaches the doctrine of selfish,
ness and would write ii into the ifs
cal policy OF Canada, Perhaps tho
United States is partly responsible,
because of its example. The Cana
dians-many OF whom previousl.
lived in the United States--hav
seer the United States develo.
amazingly under the policy of pre-
lection. Perhaps there would hav
been as much development if tina
policy had been abandoned a. qual
ter of a century ago. But after a
it is not surprising that Canad
should be suspicious of an offer Q
reciprocity from a country that ha
always expressed the doctrine c
selfishness in it's event laws. Thi
feeling, together with the influeGc
of such manufacturers as woul'
have been affected by competitio.
with the United States under tn
treaty, and together with the Brit
on's enduring loyalty to Great Brit
ain, doubtless unite to explain tn
result in Canada. 1t is not what W
expected, but we saw the situation
there through our own eyes an
were not competent to act a
prophets. IT
So far as this country is con
cerned, anomalous as it may seen
the Canadian vote will strengthen
protection sentiment. There will b
an indefnable feeling that if Cana
da closes her doors, we should d.
likewise. Further, the immediate
increase of six cents in the price o
wheat at Minneapolis following tn
result in Canada will be foreve;
used as proof of the statement tina
protection does better the prices re
ceived by the farmer for his grains
In this incident the farmer will Sc,
full justification of the protective
theory and he will give scant hear
ing to the free trader. Taken al
in all, it was a great victory for tn,
policy of retaliation.
M@s<X
Sturgis, S. D.-A remarkable al
falfa story is told by Carman Fish
er which seems incredible but is new
ertheless true. Mr.. Fisher has liveo
in this country for many years m
is an alfalfa raiser, owing and ope
rating an alfalfa huller. He was i,
Smithwick yesterday on his wa
home from French Creek and statet
that he had recently threshed on
over 200 bushels of alfalf seed TO
Alec Brewer of the Flying V rancl
1t was volunteer alfalfa, grown il
unbroken gumbo soil which ha
never seen a pillow or seeder. Thi
seems hard to believe but it is sup
posed that the seed was deposited
there from other fields two years ag,
in a flood, as it is on bottom land OF
French creek.
This year the alfalfa made goo(
growth and Mr.. Brewer let it go tt
seed. Fisher says that he would
have got 400 bushels had it beer
stacked and taken care of for it wa
in very bad shape owing to the recent
rains.
A sample of this seed was sent to
Chicago and an offer of s11,50 pei
bushel was made.
Fisher says that many will doubt
his story but these he advises tc
write to Alec Brewer of Fairburn,
S. D., who is proud of his voluntee,
crop.
LANDS WILL A
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1911-09-28
FIFTEENTH ANNIVERSARY.

Friday evening was the fifteenth
anniversary of the marriage OF DR..
md Mrs. &. A. Bobh. and the inn
iortant event in their lives was cele-
rated in a manner o enjoyable
t their delightful home. Friends
o the umner of forty We're pres
hese good people, and there seemed
D be no end to pleasures afforded
uring the evening. This celebra-
ion was a crystal affair, and the
ecorations were heightened by the
EDITION of mirrors placed in sew
raj rooms, in front of each of
'hich was placed floral decorations.
hese consisted of bouquets of
fteen roses, and carnations, with
andes. and they We're arranged with
ne taste.
The a~musements that were sup
Lied by the hostess we're numerous
I'D varied, one of which was par
!cularly entertaining-to the wives.
he hostess passed slips of paper to
ae husbands and they were asked
o write a description of the we'd
ing gown OF their wife. The ef-
ort was narrowing but they went
t it manfully and told as much de-
all as possible. This completed the
ostess gathered the slips and pre-
ented them to the ladies to have
hem read. 1t was only fair to say
nat the brides of earlier years
ere surprised at the gowns they
ere supposed to have worm on
heir marriage day, and the reading
# these descriptions provoked a great
cal of amusement. There We're
ther features which were enjoyed.
During the evening a two course
'uffet luncheon was served, the
.ostess being assisted by Mrs. Z. +.
seamer, and DR.. Bobb poured the
Office, and for the occasion he
united out his wedding suit of ff-
zen years ago to wear for the
vent. The bride cut the wedding
axe and passed to her guests, and
ais was an unusually large cake,
QUILT in pyramid, form.
The good doctor and his wife
we're the recipients of a number OF
ieces of cut glass, among which
5as a water set of twelve glasses,
nd other pieces. These came from
riends who have wnown them and
ssociated with them during most OF
he years OF their married life, and
which in a way was a testimonial OF
he very deep regard for them in
heir social and professional posi-
ions, 1t was a late hour when the
estivities of the evening were con-
:luded and the friends extended
heir hearty congratulations and
oest wishes for the future years OF
their lives.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1911-09-28
YOUNG PEOPLE ENTERTAIN.

The Kings Daughters of the Con-
,regational church held a most en-
oyable and successful entertain
nent at the parsonage Thursday ey-
ening. There We're nearly fifty OF
he young people of the church pres
mt, and they entertained themselves
with various amusements. A fine
program Of music and readings was
given, including a violin solo by
Miss Genevive Branson, accompanied
~ Miss Goodwin. a Duet by Miss
'lyrtle Craft and Miss Sly and a
'eading by Rev. w. NJ. MAR. The
'emainder of the evening was taken
Up with songs and games. Delicious
refreshments were served, after
which an offering was made for the
lrt glass windows that will soon be
installed, in the church. Several Of
the young ladies contributed a dol.
ar each that they had earned, and
as they dropped it into the plate
they told how the none was earned.
Some of their stories were amusing
and highly entertaining. More than
twenty dollars was raised in this
way. The society made a great sue
cess Of the social evening and every
member feels very much encourag-
ed in the work of the church.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1911-09-28
OFFICIAL COUNTY PAPER
THE GOOD HARVESTER TRUST

This paragraph appears in the
course of a Washington dispatch
stating that the government will not
prosecute the harvester trust under
the Sherman act, because of that
concerns promise to reorganize in
compliance with the terms of the oil
trust and tobacco trust decisions:
AS a matter of fact, there has
been no complaint of the business
methods OF practices of the harves-
ter company. The fault the govern
ment has found has been in the form
of organization. This the manage
ments stands willing to alter in any
way that will make it entirely legal.
The harvester company has not
sought. "a monopoly or endeavored' to
control prices or restrain the trade
of its competitors"
Such statements are Characteristic
of the administration of a president
who makes the amazing assertion
that the Sherman act has solved the
trust problem. 1t will be a surprise
to know that the harvester trust is
no monopoly. In that case, it sure
IL would not be held to be in Jun
reasonable" violation of the Sher-
man act and there would be no
ground upon which to predicate ac-
ton against this gigantic organiza-
ton. In that event, what leverage
has the government to use in induc-
ing the harvester combine to change
the form of its organization? And.
II it has not been guilty of anything,
why would it be so ready and willing
to follow any of the suggestions
made to 1t by the department of jus
tice??
One of those who will be amazed
to learn that the harvester trust is
an angelic aggregation, is the war;
den Of the South Dakota peniten-
tiary, who has experienced not a lit
tie difficulty in buying the raw ma
terial for the manufacture of Irvine
in the prison plant, because of the
power of the harvester trust.
During the Stanley investigation,
1t developed that the harvester COM
bine received a rebate from the steel
trust on its purchases from that mo-
nopoly. The steel trust has a ma
tural monopoly, for the reason that
iron and steel must be used in near
" all manufactures. If this natur-
al monopoly will sell at lower pric-
es to the harvester trust than to it's
competitors, because of a community
of interests. then the harvester
trust to all intents and purposes be-
comes a part of the steel trust. And
how can any other concern engaged
in the manufacture of farm machin-
cry compete with the harvester
trust. when the steel trust stands be-
hind it?
Yet We have the announcement
from Washington that the harvester
trust is wholly innocent of any real
ofense and that it is to be allowed
to so on as before. Perhaps this ex-
plains Mr.. Taft's peculiar notion that
the Sherman act has solved the trust
problem.
@As@M
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1911-02-18
OFFICER SHOOTS NEGRO
Who IS AFTER HIM
WITH A KNIFE
Killing in st. Landry Near
Church Point Saturday
Afternoon

A negro named Ed. Daigle was
shot and instantly killed by
C. A. Mccoy, a Deputy Sheriff
of st. Landry parish, just across
the parish line northeast OF
Church Point Saturday afternoon.
Daigle was shot twice, one bullet
striking him in the back of the
head and causing q flesh wound
and the other hitting him in the
left breast just below the heart
and causing almost instant death.
Mccoy was arrested and brought
to Opelousas.
The trouble between Mccoy
and the negro started several
days prior to the shooting, when
a colored lad whom Daigle was
beating appealed to Mccoy for
protection. Mccoy attempted to
interfere but Daigle produced a
double barrel shotgun, and as the
officer was unarmed, he got out
of the way. Saturday the parties
met again and the trouble was
renewed. Both were armed this
time and the negro drew a knife
and started for the officer when
the latter drew his gun and com-
menced shooting. So far as is
known only two shots were fired
both taking effect.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1911-02-18
TELEPHONE TALK No. \

In order to facilitate the proper
handling of all telephone calls, sub
scribers are requested to observe the
following instructions:
"a Always consult the latest direc-
tory and secure the proper number of
the person you wish to call.
~ When calling, speak the num-
Der distinctly into the mouthpiece of
the telephone, and after receiving
your connection Immediately tell the
person who is calling.
(3) Do not get impatient if the tel
-ephone operator informs you that the
line is busy. This means that some
one else is talking to the person with
whom you desire connection.
al You should always inform any
One with whom you wish connection
If their line was busy in order that
they may have installed ample tel
epnone facilities for their needs.
81 Be courteous, and you will be
-courteously dealt with, and in all
things give your cooperation.
(6) II your neigebor or friends
have not Cumberland telephone, in
sist on their getting one Immediately.
CUMBERLAND TEL. & TEL, co.
Incorporated
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1911-02-18
Notice.

Qpelousas, La, Feb. Ii, 1911.
BY virtue of a petition from
the patrons of certain public
schools, addressed to me, and in
compliance with the authority
conferred on me by the unani-
nous special request Of the mem
bers of the Parish Board of
School Directors, I hereby give
notice to the teachers employed
IN the public schools Of st.
Landry Parish that said schools
Will be closed from February
18th to March 1st inclusive, in
order to enable the teachers to
attend the Mardi Gras festivities
in New Orleans. 1t is further
requested and understood that
the teachers will receive no pay
Tor the time allowed to attend
the festivities, but that they will
Zoe permitted to make up the
three days at the end of the ses-
sion. G. ]. THOMPSON,
Ieol8-lt Parish Supt.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1911-02-18
sale OF Public Roads.
SUCCESSION SALE.
ESTATE OF DAVID L. ToDD

NJ eiss. Probate Docket, 10th Judicial Dis
trIct Court, Parish Of ST. Landry, La.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1911-02-18
ChicOt.

Chicot, La, Feb. Il, 1911.
Twas no fault Of mine, al
aboard for California. New Or.
leans to say the least got a great
deal of boosting and advertising
out Of it.
And, by the way boys, doesn't
it remind you sometimes of home
politics that it will never do to
count votes until after the cleo
ton.
Now that all is once more quiet
and lovely, let's settle down a few
days before warming up for the
State campaign, for you can rest
assured it is going to be a warm
number. Twill be a fight to the
finish to Put me in and turn
you out.
Capt. Sam Haas left Monday
for Lafayette.
Boys, we may not be able to
go to the Panama Exposition at
San Francisco, but one thing sure
and certain, we may get to go to
"Mardi Gras.'
DR.. w. E. Hawkins was in
Pine Prairie on Saturday having
his horses shod.
Miss A. Martha Wolff, ac-
companied Capt. Haas to Opel
ousas Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sam Griffith en-
tertained with a fine gumbo
Saturday night. Game in plenti-
full was furnished by Erich Jr.
and MI. Ike Griffith.
Ed. Z. Burleigh, on the Hill.
improved his farm with en-
tire new fences, new dwelling.
corn crib, stables, etc.
Mrs. NJ. Z. Young and Miss
Pearl holland, the popular little
school teacher of Cheney Old
visited Evangeline' S capital
on Saturday.
Constable Sam Thomas was in
Pine Prairie Sunday.
Mrs. Illiad Ardor spent SUM-
day as the guest Of Mrs. Ed.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1911-02-18

Mr.. George Barry spent Sun
day in 0pelousas with his grand
father, Judge Simon.
Mr.. John Barry, of Lafayette
made a flying trip to our toWr
Sunday, the guest of his father,
Mr.. R. Fl. Barry.
Mrs. A. Olivier, with Mrs. w.
Olivier, drove in from Crane
Point to spend Sunday with Mr..
and Mrs. Cook Smith.
Mr.. Upton and family have
moved to Sunset to reside, to the
regret Of their many friends.
Mr.. Lawrence Elmer spent
Sunday in Opelousas.
Mr.. A. Mouton, of Lafayette.
motored to st. Charles College
to spend Sunday with her son,
Lucien.
A crowd of young folks walked
out to Mr.. r. H. Barry's planta-
ton Sunday night, and gave
Cousin Bob" as all the young
folks call him, quite a surprise.
They brought refreshments and
q musician and danced until a
late hour. Those who enjoyed
the evening were: Misses Louise
and Leonie Burleigh, Katie Leo
ME and Florence Barry, Julie
and Alice Petetin, Annie Dun
bar, Eleanor, Mary and Francis
Tarltou, Virginia Mouton and
Sidonie Simon, Of Opelousas;
Messrs. Dick, Robbie, Frank,
Walter and George Barry,
Archie, Gordon and Ellie Oge.
Leo, Edgar and Hubert Burleigh,
Leo and Eaton Guilbeau, Armand
Dunbar, Armand and Eugene
Petetin, Lionel Elmer, John M.
Oge, and R. HI. Barry.
Mr.. S. Davis, of Lafayette,
was here this week, the guest Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Edwin Smith.
Mrs. A. Durio, with Miss Vir-
ginia Mouton, spent Tuesday in
Mr.. J. Petetin returned home
after a business trip
to the adjoining towns.
Mr.. Des Mizzi was a business
visitor here Monday.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1911-02-18

We congratulate our friend
Hon. j. ]. Neyland of Washing.
ton, La, on the arrival last Tues
day at st. Landry, of two beau
tiful little granddaughter, Alice
and Aline Booche.
No rain at this writing in five
weeks and water will soon be
badly needed for stock of all
kinds.
DR.. W. E. Hawkins and Capt.
Haas received a car load of fer
tlllzer at Turkey Creek on Mon
day.
Ed. Thomas and wife were
visitors at Evangeline,s capital
on Monday.