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SCHOOL TREASURER
IS FACING ARREST
PERKINS COUNTY MAN SAID TO
HAVE APPROPRIATED $500
BELONGING TO DISTRICT.

Aberdeen, S. DIV. A. Beatty,
treasurer of Bronson school district
No. AZ, in Perkins county, is alleged
to be facing arrest because of an al
legged shortage of $1,000 in his ac-
counts. 1t is stated Beatty's short
age was discovered some time ago,
by other members of the board, but
he promised to make it up us soon as
he could secure a loan application for
which was then pending. 1t is
claimed when he secured the loan
he used it. instead, to pay off a mort
gage on his livestock, and then trans
ferred the livestock to his wife. The
discovery that Beatty contemplated
moving to Canada is said to have
caused other members OF the board
to decide upon drastic measures if
the school money is not refunded.
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IN Social CIRCLES

the main feature of which was the
planning for a banquet of the Bap-
list Brotherhood, which is to take
place next Monday evening in the
men who are Interested in religious
work are invited. All the close of
the business session a very happy
surprise was sprung on the presi-
dent, Mrs. Gillis, when Mrs. Benz. F..
Tilley, in behalf of the ladies of the
society, presented her with a very
handsome leather rocker. In pre-
senting the gift Mrs. Tilley spoke of
the good she has done in her relig-
ious work, her willingness to sacri-
fee herself at all times, and her
fa%ithfulness to her church. Mrs.
ellis has been the president of the
Aid Society for the greater part of a
score of years, and has always per-
formed her duties cheerfully and
willingly and has won for herself a
place in the heart of every woman
belonging to the society, who were
glad indeed to contribute to the pres,
ent to show their appreciation. A fine
luncheon was served by Mrs. Gillis
| Mrs. Watson and Mrs. Law. In the
evening a number of the men and
young women called at the Gillis
home. The Aid Society will be en-
%tertained at the next meeting by Mrs
Fowler.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1912-02-08
JUDGE HOOK LOSES OUT.

Not long after the deatl, or Justice
Harlan of the United States supreme
court. it became known that Presi-
dent Taft was considering with much
favor the name of Judge Hook of the
United States circuit court. Insurg-
ents In his party protested against
the selection because Judge Hook
had Joined in issuing an injunction
against the enforcement of an Okla
homa law reducing the passenger
rates in that state. However, this
objection was not enough to deter
the president from appointing Hook.
Last week Taft was upon the point
Of naming Judge Hook, when it was
given out that he had been practi-
cally eliminated because of a Jim
Crow decision in which he had con-
CURED. This had been brought to
the presidents attention before but
1t was only last week that he reached
the conclusion that it constituted an
insuperable objection to his appoint
ment.
The decision which is keeping
Judge Hook from the greatest Judi
cial tribunal in the United States,
was made in C case involving the use
of Jim Crow ears by the Santa Fe
railroad. Seven negroes brought suit
because they were denied sleeping
a accommodations. Under the Ok
lahoma law. the railroad companies
are required to maintain separate
cars or compartments for the two
races. In the case referred to, no
sleeper was provided for the negroes.
The decision, written by Judge Ad-
ans and concurred in by Judge Hook,
declared that equality of service did
not mean identity of service and fur
Their that the railroad companies
could not be expected to supply any
more in the way of service than was
reasonably required by the demand.
Thus II the negroes as a class did not
%patronize sleeping cars sufficiently to
warrant the railroad companies i'm
hauling them for the especial use of
that race, the companies should mot
be required to provide them. The
conclusion was that 'the principle
of equality of service between the
two races in Oklahoma contemplates
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1912-02-08
CELEBRATE THEIR
FIFTH ANNIVERSARY
ELKS CELEBRATED THE FIFTH
ANNIVERSARY OF THEIR
FOUNDING OF THE LODGE IN
THIS CITN.

The big gathering of the Elks in
their home Wednesday evening was
n OF the most interesting and
pleasant that has been held in a
long time, and which was the means
of bringing in a large number from
the outside. The occasion was the
initiation OF jeight candidates and
the celebration of the fifth anniver-
sary of the founding OF the order in
this city. With the completion OF
the ~initiatory work, the two hun
dred members adjourned to the ban
served by the Mccarthy, during
which the lady harpist entertained
the Elks royalty with several selec-
lions, and later in the evening in the
regular program she also played to
the pleasure of the gentlemen.
At the conclusion OF the luncheon
the Elks Went back to the lodge
ROOM, where an informal program
was rendered in commemoration of
the founding of the order. The
program was in charge of Sec
rotary Silsby, who made some appro-
pirate opening remarks concerning
the order. Miss Chase gave several
piano selections which received the
highest appreciation from the Elks
for the charming n in which
the young lady played. Brief ad-
dresses concerning tie building up of
the order in Mitchell were made by
Exalted Ruler Burns and Past En-
allied Ruler Milne, who also enter
tanned his brother Elks with a vocal
selection. The knife throwers from
the Maynard were or the program
and they gave a thrilling perform
ance to the delight and enthusiastic
applause of the lIlks. Jack Porter
contributed to the success of the ev-
ening when he gave a monologue
sketch that contained a number of
good things.
The five years of life of the Elks
represents a great deal in this city.
in that Il magnificent home has been
erected, which is second to none in
the northwest, and the building up
of a membership of over 500. The
officers and members have reason to
be exceptionally proud of their
achievement, and much credit is
due the leaders of the order for
their untiring work and energy for
placing the order in such fine circum-
stances.
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GET S., 600 f
FROM r HARTMAN

D%eadwood, S. D.-A check for 3d.
600 has been received from Mrs. e.
H.. Hartman as her pledged sub
scription to the fund to build the
auditorium here. Work on the
building will probably be commence
ed some time next month, the ten
tative plans having been adopted
and the committees now awaiting on
permanent plans and it is hoped to
have the building ready for occu-
pancy before fall when an effort will
be made to secure a number of con-
ventions for this city.
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GARY DECLARES IT'S
LIKE the REVOLUTION
HEAD OF STEEL TRUST SAYS
MOB WILL CHANGE CONDI.
MONS IF CAPITAL DOES
NOT.

New York City.-E. II. Gary chair.
man OF the board of directors Of the
steel trust. created q sensation in a
speech here by saying that unless
the capitalists, corporations and rich
men take q leading part in trying to
improve the conditions of humanity,
q great change will come and mighty
quickly and the mob will bring them.
He added that the conditions are
similar in some ways to those of the
period previous to the French revolu-
ton. h
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substantial similarity of service, and
this only when conditions and cir
cumstances under which 1t Is requlr-
ed are substantially the same"
Judge Sanborn, in dissenting, de-
clared emphatically that the COM
%plainants had been denied equal pro-
lection under the law, and there
fore asserted that the Oklahoma law
violated the fourteenth amendment
to the constitution.
Friends of Judge Hook say that
many supreme court decisions COM
PEELED Judge Hook to reach the col
clusion he did. Nevertheless. Judge
Hook has been removed from consid-
Grafton. Influential negroes protest
ed vigorously against his appoint
ment and their protests proved more
potent with the president than those
of the insurgent republicans. Tafts
enemies no doubt will say he sacri-
feed Hook for negro votes hut hia
friends will maintain that justice to
the negro prevented Judge Hooks
selection.
yAAokM
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1912-02-08
CAMORR|ST JUDGE
SUDDENLY INSANE
MAN WHO REFUSES TO HEAR
CHARGES LOSES REASON
PART MAY BE DISCHARGED.

Rome. Italy.-Luchesi Pallix. the
judge who abandoned the prelimi-
nary investigation of the charges
brought against the Cammorists be-
cause he was convinced they were in
nocent. became violently insant to-
day. Counsel for the prisoners will
soon ask that % of the SO prisoners
be dismissed because they have al
ready been imprisoned five years
awaiting trial and because the maxi
mum period the law inflicts for las
sociattng with criminals" Is five
years.
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GIVES Up PREACHING
TO help The POOR
RESIGNS FROM PAsTORATE BE-
CAUSE MEMBERS OBJECT TO
HIS CHARITABLE WORK IN
SETTLEMENTS.

Des Moines, IAN. T. Guernsey
has refused to reconsider his resig-
nation from the vestry board of st.
Paul's Episcopal church because of
the differences between the vestry
and the rector, the Rev. II. III. B..
Bell.
1t is said that Mr.. Gurnsey resign
ed because he opposed the attitude
OF other members of the yestry in
imical to the rector, and that he de-
clared himself az not In favor of a
silk stocking" sort of q rector such
as the opponents of Rector Bell
seemed to favor.
Mr.. Gurnsey refused to discuss
his reasons for resigning, but issued
this statement:
1T is true that l resigned from
the vestry of St. Paul's parish.
shall not withdraw my resignation.
1 must refuse absolutely to discuss
the matter through the newspapers.
/ am entirely convinced that such
discussion has already resulted In
parish and that to continue 1t will
result in greater injury"
Many members of the congre-
6hliOu dIc lIlcHuiy LOWdTu IteCLOI
Bell, and they declare that the OPP
position to the rector Is confined in
q few members who control the YES
try. They declare that If the vestry
appeals to Bishop Morrison and
brings about the loss of Rector Bell
to the church they will withdraw
their support.
They say that the rector has told
OF the attitude of the vestry toward
him to most Of the members of the
parish during his parish calls Of the
last fortnight. He reports, 1t is said,
that he a called to attend asmeet-
ing at the vestry where he was ar
raigned because of his work outside
the regular routine Of church af-
fairs and requested to resign.
Members Of the vestry say that a
motion to request his resignation was
made hut was never seconded Oh
adopted, and that %thereupon the rec.
tor declared himself prosecuted and
offered his resignation. This meet.
Ing occurred about a fortnight age
and 1t vas there, 1t is said. that
Mr.. Guernsey spoke in defense Of the
rector.
One prominent members of the par.
ish said today that practically all
the members of the parish are in
favor Of Rector Bell and that unless
there 10 some charge against him
still concealed the congregation will
refuse to accept his resignation.
Members OF the vestry are inclin-
cd to make light OF the petition now
being circulated in the interests OF
the Rev. Mr.. Bell. They say that IL
was circulated In q barber shop yes
terday among men not members bl
the church aid that the BARRIERS re-
fused. to sign it because they de.
clared NJ dff not concern them.
The cause of the trouble, from the
side OF the vestry, was that Rector
Bell was requested to confine his &C
tivlties to church duties and refused
Members Of the congregation assert
that the yestry tried o run the
church regardless OF the rector and
that the rector refused to be rum
which, they say. was perfectly cor.
rect.
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DINNER N BRIDGE.

The Weilliete bridge club was de-
lightfully entertained Friday e
ing by Mrs. w. II. Ball and Mrs. f..
w. Freyberg at the home of the lat
ter. AT z o'clock a delicious din
ner was served in four courses, and
the menu was a most excellent one.
The tables were beautifully decorat-
ed with flowers of different varieties,
and the viands were partaken of
amidst a delightful flow of onver-
sation. The evening was spent in
playing bridge whist, with four Ia
bles in play. The head prizes were
awarded to Mrs. Robert Burns and
l.. E. Wallerstedt. The affair was
enjoyed very much by the ladies and
gentlemen.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1912-02-08
BANK pRospERs.

Armour. s. D.-The Farmers &
Merchants Bank OF this city has in
creased Its capital to $4,000 90. The
increase OF 100000 above its for
mer capital being largely made up
from its earnings of the past two
years showing the prosperity Of the
institution. Careful management
and safe policies have attracted de-
p~ositors and given the bank an ex-
cellent reputation.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1912-02-08
OFFICIAL COUNTY PAPER
BUTTER N OLEO.

According to the Sioux Falls Ar
gus-Leader, it is not possible for
the country to produce enough but
ter to supply the demand and there
fore the tax imposed upon colored
oleomargerine Shout. be removed by
congress. Isn't the Sioux Falls pa
per assuming a good deal? 1t is a
rather rash assertion to say that as
great q country as the United States
cannot supply the demand for but
ter. So far as the present high pric-
es are concerned, the agitation
AGAINST food storage last summer is
In part responsible, as the dealers
were not willing to run the risk of
storing as much as usual. Again the
drouth which prevailed in most parts
OF the United States during 1911,
has had a good deal to do with cut
ting down the supply of milk and
butter. Feed has been comparative
ly scarce and when that is true but
ter is always high. The Republican
maintains that 1t is not nearly SO
bad to tax colored oleomargerine ten
cents per pound as IT is to tax the
consumers of sugar nearly two cents
per pound. The latter tax amounts
to 80 or 35 per cent ad valorem,
while the oleomargerine tax hardly
amount to as much. Furthermore,
Their Is no reason to believe that
the beet sugar industry will aver be
able to compete with those making
cane sugar, so the tax is a hopeless
investment. On the other hand, any
one knows that there is no limit to
the butter that can be produced in
the United States.
When congress stops taxing all of
US a third of the amount We pay for
sugar. then The Republican will ap-
prove the removal of the tax on oleo-
margarine. but not before.
Mes~
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1912-02-08
INDIAN WOULD BE
STATES

Aberdeen, S. D.-Thomas Mani of
Sisseton is a candidate for the Re
publican nomination for states at
torney in Roberts county. Mr.. Mani
can base his candidacy, for one
thing, upon the fact that his Ameri-
canism cannot be questioned in any
particular. He is a full-blooded In
dian, son of a noted chief. Mr.. Ma
nj also is a lawyer of much ability,
and frequently appears in federal
court cases in Aberdeen where In
dams are involved in litigation.
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APPRECIATE PRESIDENT.

The Ladies Aid Society of the Bap-
fist church last week entertained at
the home of the president, Mrs. C.
w. ellis, and the attendance was ex-
large, with about seventy
ladies at the home. A portion Of the
Afternoon was spent industriously,
when the business session vas held,
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1912-02-08

Der of ladies took advantage OF the
open day at the Elks club and spent
the afternoon there. Some spent
their time in trying to master the
game OF billiards and pool and otl-
ers went to the bowling alley to
spend a portion OF The time, while
others enjoyed themselves in the
cardroom at bridge or some other
game. The setting aside OF any af-
ternoon for the Elk ladies is very
much appreciated by them and is be-
coming quite popular.
Friday evening last after the per-
Torrance Of the "Davison County
Fair" fourteen of the principals were
entertained by Mrs. Sid Smith at her
home, with Il rarebit and coffee
luncheon. The event of the even
ing was the delightfully."- discussed
over the refreshments, and many
laughable incidents We're related
u 4 toGlt NaS NV VI 49,
concerned. The informal affair
was highly enjoyed.
Mrs. w. C. Metcalf entertained a
party of lady and gentlemen friends
at bridge Wednesday evening, with
a small company OF friends at the ia
I hloe Tln hand ,,r;unc wpro WON nv
Mr.. and Mrs. w. A. Heimberger, who
held the high scores OF the evening
Some delightful refreshments We're
served by the hostess, which ended
an occasion of much pleasure.
Quite a few friends and neighbors
of Mr.. and Mrs. IL. r. Johnson, who
reside on Fourth Avenue west, gath.
cred at their home Monday afternoon
to celebrate the eighty-eighth ami
Nersary of Mr.. johnson. The time was
very pleasantly spent. and a fine sup
per was served. Mrs. johnson is 81
years old and both the worthy ole
people are enjoying good health.
A group of friends arranged fol
a surprise party Tuesday afternoon
in honor of the birthday of Mrs
Fred GURUS, who resides on Fils
Avenue west. The ladies joined il
a body and went to the residence
completely surprising the hostess
They took with them some refresh
ments which were served during tn
afternoon. Mrs. GURUS was pre-
scented with a silver card case by tn
ladies as a mark of the esteem il
which she is held. The following la
dies were present: Mrs. Henry Swind
Ter, Mrs. j. C. Fowler, Mrs. l.. Her
zog, Mrs. VIM. Koch. Mrs. Thoma
McGrath, Mrs. C. p. Sayles. Mrs. w
Wells, and Miss Hooking.
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

Estate Of Anna 'Wallstrum, de-
ceased.
Notice is hereby given by the UNI
dersigned administrator with will
annexed of the estate of Anna Wall
deceased, to the creditors of
and all persons having claims against
the said deceased, to exhibit them,
with the necessary vouchers, within
months after the first publication
of this notice, to the said H. r. kib-
bee. administrator with will annexed
at Commercial & Savings Bank, in
Mitchell in the County of Dawson,
So. Oak.
Dated March go. 1911.
II. r. kibbee,
Administrator.
With will annexed of the estate of
Anna Wallstrum, deceased.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1912-02-08

Nagasaki, Japan.-The Japanese
steamers Byone Maru and Voria
Maru, collided here and both sank,
carrying down AZ men. The remain
der o fthe crews was saved by
passing steamers.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1912-02-08

ENTERTAIN LODGE MEMBERS.
For several years Mrs. Phil Kane
has held the position of recorder for
the Royal Neighbors, an auxiliary to
the Modern Woodmen CT America,
and at the meeting held at her home,
7O5 north Lawler street, she retired
from the position. She entertained
the members and a few friends We'd
nesday afternoon, about twenty-five
partaking of her hospitality. The
rooms were prettily decorated with
the colors of the lodge, white and
purple. An informal program was
arranged for the entertainment OF
the guests, which consisted of a greet
ing by Maurice Kane, a reading by
Mrs. Mark Harris, a vocal selection
by Helen Orr, and several vocal num-
bers by Miss Anna Scott, all of which
received a very hearty appreciation
from the guests. The hostess serv-
ed some fine refreshments during the
afternoon in which she was assited
by Mrs. ID. II. Brown, Mrs. ID. r. X.
Hull and Mrs. VIM. Irwin. For the
splendid service she has rendered
the lodge the members presented
Mrs. Kane with a handsome Royal
Neighbor pin. In further recogni-
ton of the manner in which she
transacted the business of her Of
flee. Mrs. Kane received a Certificate
of Honor from the Supreme Lodge
for her promptness in sending her
reports. Two new members were
initiated into the order during the
afternoon. The members and friends
enjoyed the hospitality of the host
ess to a marked degree.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1912-02-08
A. BIRTHDAY SURPRISE.

A group of fifty ladies represent
ing a portion of the membership OF
the Social Hour Club of the Eastern
Star arranged for a surprise party in
honor of the birthday of Mrs. j. d.
Wells, who has been at the head OF
the club forskome time. The ladies
met at the library Thursday and
marched in a body to the Wells
home across the street. Mrs. Wells
gasped in establishment as the group
of friends marched into the home and
she was surprised of the occasion OF
the visit. The evening was spent in
an informal manner with games and
music, into which all entered with
much spirit. Mrs. Wells was pre-
sented with several pieces of cut
glass by the ladies as an appreciation
of their friendship for her. AT a
late hour the guests took their de-
parture after wishing Mrs. Wells
many happy returns of the day and
a succession of birthdays for the fu-
ture.
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close of the afternoon.
Last Saturday evening Mrs. Virgil
Boyles had Il small bridge party at
her home at which the gentlemen
were present, with two tables at
play. The evening was delightfully."-
spent at the popular game, the
highest score OF the evening being
held by c. wv. Downey and he was
awarded the prize. Some fine re-
freshments were served by the
hostess during the evening.
Thursday evening twenty-five
members of the Sophomore class Of
the high school gave a class party
at the cafe of the Mitchell Catering
Co. The early part of the evening
was devoted to music and a series of
popular games which were enjoyed
to the full by the young people. A
four course luncheon was served at
lllG ldllCl pulD VI Illc eNcllluS.
Mrs. n. E. Hitchcock entertained
the Entire Nou bridge club Friday
afternoon at her home, with nearly
the full complement of members
present. The high score was held
by Mrs. j. c. Mccartney and she was
presented with the club fork. The
hostess served some nice refresh
ments at the close of the afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. A. silsby enter
tanned Mr.. and Mrs. w. E. Turner
Sunday at dinner, at which plates
were laid for sixteen and a delight
full menu was served by the hostess.
The dinner was given in honor of the
departure of the Turner family for
the farther west.
The Freshmen of the high school
gave a class party Friday evening in
JIG 6S ulldSIull Wllu dUOuC AlIS VI
the young people present to enjoy
the informal program which had
been arranged for the occasion.
When it came time for serving the
refreshments the crowd adjourned to
the domestic science roo on the
top floor, where a fine spread was
ready for their participation.
Mrs. S. II. Scallin and Mrs. f. r.
Anderson had a large company of
ladies' at the meeting of the Lads
Aid Society OF the Congregational
church at the homo of Mrs. Scallin
Thursday afternoon. AS a special
feature of the meeting the company
was favored with several vocal Sc
lection by Mrs. H. E. Hitchcock. At
the close of the meeting the hostess
es served some DAINTY refreshments.
Tuesday afternoon quite a num-
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LOCAL SOCIETY oTE

Wednesday afternoon the Dakota
whist club met at the home
OF Mrs. Thomas Morgans, at which
but one or two members were abb
sent. The games afforded a great
deal OF pleasure to the ladies, and
the head prize was won by Mrs. ID.
G. Cordrey. The hostess served
some dainty refreshments at the
close of the afternoon.
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Mrs 8 u sc,1lin ,nd Nrc Il /,

Tuesday afternoon quite a num-