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The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1914-11-12
Local and Personal
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E. E. Hyde, piano tuner is here.

IL IlSue, pIdHO tuner is HeIe.
Lynon berries and dried Lutefisk al
Ellis-Hall Co. Department Store.
Rally Day at the NJ. f. church mex
Sunday morning at eleven o'clock.
Mrs. Pratt went up to Huron Mon
day evening to visit her son.
Get your toilet articles here and
save money. Ellis-Hall Co. Depart
ment Store.
Philo Hall went to Milbank Monday
evening to spend a day or two on
legal business.
The county commissioners will
make the official canvass of the county
election returns today.
The Bookings County Pomona
Grange will hold it's annual meeting at
the college Saturday, November q.
Next Sunday will be Rally Day at
the NJ. E. church, the exercises com
mencing at eleven o'clock. Come and
get a chrystanthemum.
The Catholic ladies will be in charge
at the Hauff Dry Goods store next
Wednesday, November IS, and will re
ceive ten per cent of all cash sales.
Bring us your catalogue house
orders. We can fill them and save you
money. Ellis-Hall Co. Department
Store. Get our canned goods and
syrup prices.
Mrs. L. d. Won Ark spent Friday
with friends at Elkton.
Mrs. Blakesly returned home to
Spring Valley, Mimi, Friday morning.
after a two or three weeks visit at
the Homer Rexford and l.. p. Won
Ark homes. She is a niece of Mr.. Rex
ford.
Eugene Mcknight arrived Tuesday
evening from northern Minnesota,
where he has been working in the iron
mines for some time. The mine in
which he was working recently closed
down, throwing several hundred men
out of employment. The closing is
blamed to the new tariff law.
The ladies of st. Paul's Guild will
hold their Christmas sale at the home
of Mrs. n. f. Hansen, S28 Eighth
avenue on Thursday afternoon, No
vember 10Th at two o'clock. 1t will
be greatly appreciated if all subscrib-
ers of Today's Magazine would renew
their subscriptions through the Guild.
This may either be done at the sale or
by telephone to any of the members.
Olaf Eden tells us that while driv-
ing over in the east part of the county
early Tuesday morning the auto over
took a small boy going to school bare
footed, although white frost covered
the ground. The car was stopped and
the boy was taken on to school, but
no inquiry was made whether neces,
sity or choice was the reason for the
youngster going without shoes at this
time of the year. Mr.. Eden says that
this is a good argument against send
ing our money away to Belgium or
to the heather when we have needy
ones at home.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-06-06
CANADIAN PACIFIC LANDS.

Get your home from the Canadian Pa
cific Railway. in the banner wheat belt
Of America The finest land ON earth,
years to pay. A loan Of 5000 to build
and make permanent Improvement on
the farm Ask for facts today. Canadian
Kelly, agent, 6h New England Building,
Topeka, Kansas
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-06-06

FOR SALE CHEAP.
New room house and lots = block
south OF car line on Wisconsin, ave-.
Highland Park. Water in house, good
chicken house. cement walks to car line;
old shade. Phone J. Tomplrins. zss7 XII
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-06-06

HOUSEHOLD goods moved 500 per val
more & McNaught. l3f1 Black.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-06-06

n h Modern s4 T. east much s
ing room Al oak kitchen porch INST moor bea
lafee ciosees BATH
attic cement basement heater Fine snas
1owrnan >~S-' sts..oa.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-06-06
FOR LENT HOUSES

FOR LENT HOUSEA
FOR RENT
us Clay, rs, bath, fruit, shade.
634 Polk. rs, bath.
1410 w. 9Th, rs. modern, barn.
sic Tyler. rs, bath, barn:
1919 Topeka ave-. 6 rs, modern.
j. E. TORRINGTON, 100 w. 9Th. Tel. rs.
1881 Lincoln, rooms. ................ $lOOO
SIS Jefferson. rooms .. $500
1852 West rooms, barn .$lA.VO
CYRUS GUTHRIE 4 CO.
ZIG East 9Th st Phone 1730-W
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-21
SELMIANS AGREE TO
 PROJECTED CHANGE
New Schedule on Mobile Division of Southern Will Become Effective
 Sunday, May 31

Selma, May 20.-(Special )-The projected change of schedule of passenger trains on the Mobile division of the Southern railway, will go into effect on Sunday. May 31. This decision was reached here during a conference between business men of the city and w. Fl. Harris, gen. eral superintendent, and James Freeman, assistant general passenger agent of the Southern railway with headquarters in Birmingham, held in the rooms of the Selma Chamber of Commerce Wednesday morning.
 When the announcement was made about three weeks ago of the proposed change of schedule of passenger trains on the Mobile division of the Southern railway, several business men of the city, through the Selma Chamber of Com merce. filed protest with President Fair fax Harrison of that system The result was the officials from Birmingham came to Selma and held a conference with the business men this morning.
 During the conference the business men explained why they had protested against the proposed schedule. being of the inn pression that it would prove detrimental to the business interests of the city. The probably good results which would fol- low the change was explained by the railroad officials and the Selma business men agreed to the projected change which will now go into effect on Sunday. Nav 31
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-21
MOVIE MEN WILL MEET HERE TODAY Operators of South Will Be in Session Today and
 Tomorrow

Moving picture theatre owners have be-, gun to assemble in Birmingham to takel part in the Southern States convention oes the Motion Picture Exhibitors League of America, which will convene for it's first meeting in the Hotel Hillman this after-l noon at o'clock. The convention will be in session two days.
 The convention brings together repre-
 sentative picture exhibitors from Tennes-
 see, Georgia and Mississippi, and it isI said to be the largest ever held in thel south. A hearty reception has been ac-
 corded the visiting picture men, and thal Birmingham gathering is expected toj prove most profitable in professional way Amusements and novel film pro-' auctions have been arranged, and some| interesting exhibitions are scheduled.
 For the purpose of becoming acquaint-' ed with the southern exhibitors and of placing new productions and mechanism before the trade, most of the large film manufacturers of the United States willy be represented among which will be thel Edison company, which will exhibit the newest form of the talking pictures.
 Among the prominent visitors is M. A..
 Nefr of Cincinnati, national president of the league. The national vice president.
 A. Alex Wall, of Birmingham, will also
 be present and take part in the proceed-
 ipgs
 A banquet at the HillmAn tomorrow night will be the closing feature of the convention.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-21
HATFIELD IS ORATOR
 AT CENTREVILLE
Associate Justice Supreme Court De- flyers Commencement Address at
 Bibb County High

centreville. May 20--(Special 1.-The commencement exercises of Bibb coun- ty high school closed today. The ex- ercises began Sunday morning when the Rev. George Stoves of Bessemer delivered the commencement sermon.
 Monday morning occurred the an nual contest for the orators medal. There were eight contestants. The prize, a handsome gold medal, was awarded to Herman Crider. Monday night The Merchant of Venice Up-to- Date" was rendered by the members of the senior class. The play was rem dered in a most interesting manner, reflecting great credit upon those talk ing part in same. fff
 Tuesday morning the reading contest was had in which eight girls partici- pated. All did extremely we'll and the medal was given by the judges to Miss Sybil Nunnelee. Tuesday night the an nual concert by the music department was had. Those participating acquitted themselves beautifully and the evening was greatly enjoyed by a large au- dience.
 The graduating exercises took place Wednesday morning at which time 15 students received their diplomas Judge James J. Mayfield of the su- preme court of Alabama delivered a most excellent address to the members of the graduating class.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-21
REFUSE TO DISMISS INDICTMENTS AGAINST
 MEAT PACKERS

Savannah. Ga., May 20.-Corporate and individual defendants. charged with vio- lation of the federal antitrust laws in the meat packing industry, today failed in their efforts here to have the indictment dismissed.
 As result of the action of United States Judge w. I. Grubb. the following companies and persons are expected to come to trial on the charge of forming a conspiracy to force the South Atlantic Packing company, with headquarters here. out of business
 Cudahy Packing company, Swift & Co.,, Armour & Co.,. Morris & Co, Schwarzschild X Sulzberger, Emmett R.. Adams. F. M. Hull Jr., and w. D. Coop CT. All the companies have headquar- ters in Chicago. while the individuals are local managers of the concerns.
 One of the counts in the indictment. charging the defendants with general conspiracy to reduce the price of meats to the detriment O. competitors, was stricken out by Judge Grubb on the basis of demurrer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-21
SACRED HARP SINGERS
State Association Will Meet at Wood
 lawn in July

The Sacred Harp State Musical asso- citation will meet in Birmingham. July 24, in annual session. The meetings will be held at the Woodlawn city hall and will continue three days. It is probable that almost 1000 singers from over the state will meet in Birming- ham. The programme will consist all most entirely of singing. over POO i'm vitations have been sent to musicians outside the state and numbers are ex- pected to attend. J. w. Higgins of Cfestline Heights is president of the association; W. B. Dorrough of Leeds, vice president, and c. C. Watson of Woodlawn, secretary.
 The Birmingham association will meet Sunday at the Baptist church at East Brighton, the song service to be- gin at 1 o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-21
62 GIVEN DIPLOMAS
 AT MONTEVALLO Address Before Class De- livered by l.. B. Evans,
 Georgia Educator

Montevallo. May 20.-(Special )-Sixty- two young ladies received their diplomas from the Alabama Girls Technical insti- tute at the final exercises which were held
 here this morning, at which time the principal address was delivered before the
 graduating class by Lawton B. Evans,
 superintendent of the schools of Augus-
 ta. Ga.
 The class, the largest ever graduated.
 was one in which the state may be justly
 proud and the young ladies were the
 recipients of quantities of beautiful now-
 CTS and gifts from friends and relatives
 alike. The young ladies received their
 diplomas from pr. Palmer, president of
 the college.
 The graduating class this year included :
 Edith Adams, Gold Hill; Myrtle Ellen
 Agee, Sweetwater; Vivian Massalia An
 derson Greensboro: Hester Mae Avant, Tallassee; Jessie Elizabeth Ballard, Alex ander City; Bessie Innes Bouchelle, Boil gee; Ruby Frank Bryan, Anniston Mar tha Frances Cater, Greenville; Margaret Estcll Cater, Greenville; Mary Frances Clay, Selma; Lila Lemore Cleveland, Suggsville Nellie Belle Coward, Nauvoo; Mildred Estelle Collins Warrior; Frances SuiiiinSndIIl, Lln0en. InOmaS Clmer Crumpton. Pleasant Hill; Mabel Glenn Bowling, Birmingham; Fannie Love Dunn. Prattville; Glennie Dee Edwards. Opelika; Frances Louise Glider, Mount Meigs; Jeanie Huldah Gould, Boligee: Addie Lee Harris. Nicholsvile; L:nnie Nora Harvey, West Blocton; Dorothy Eunice Hays, Helena; Walter Frances
 Head. Montevallo; Rosa Julia Henry. Tuskegee; Annie Euart Hightower, York Nellie Hyatt, Grade; Myra Hazel Jansen, Womack Hill; Jeanette Eugenia Jen- kins, Emelie; Emma Tulu Knight. Furman; Julie Frances Lawrence. Gadsden; Willie Sue Lawrence, Gads- den; Susetta Legg. Jasper; Nina Ma bors Lyman, Montevallo; Lillie Eliza l McGowin. Brewton: Nancy Elizabeth
 McRae. Tallassee; Ethel Gertrude Me-
 roney, Montevallo; Eloise Nicely, Orr vile: Mary Emery Peebles, Aliceville: Annie Clyde Perdue, Furman; Matte
 Mae Petree. Bilgreen; Mary Powell, Greenville; Bettie Puckett Spring ville Ella Ruby Ramey, Greensboro: Carrie Goodwin Riggs, Pleasant Hill: Annie Demaris Ross, Fremont: Rhoda Scott, Canton, Ga: Willie Hor- l tense Sellers. Franklin; Mary Ida Sew ell. Knoxville; Margaret Shackleford. Montgomery; Annie Leola Slaton, jLoachapoka; Nellie Steele, Centervflle;
 Mary Sibley Swanson, FinchburE; Mary Minerva Thomas, Rember; Es- ther Andrews Whiteside, Ohatchie; Georgia Elizabeth Wilson, Irondale;
 Mary Ida Woolley. Montevallo; Lou ise Young, Sulligept; Esther Elizabeth Tipton. Bessemer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-21
WALDROP IS CHOSEN
 GRAND CHANCELLOR
Annistonian HOnored by the Grand Lodge of
 Pythians

Montgomery, May 20.-(Special)-D. C.. Waldrop of Anniston was elected grand chancellor of the grand lodge, Knights of Pythias, at the opening session of the grand lodge, which convened in annual session in Montgomery today Mr. Wal drop was elevated from the office of grand vice chancellor and succeeds A. G.. Patterson.
 Other grand lodge officers elected today were:
 Graham D. Perdue, Birmingham, grand vice chancellor; J. M. Dannelly, Selma, grand keeper of records and seal William H. Sanford, Montgomery, grand master of exchequer; B. T. Taylor, Montgomery, grand prelate; Horace l.. Gwinn, Gads- den, grand master of arms; K. H. Man gum, Selma. grand inner guard, and J. B. Rylance. Dadeville, grand outer guard. One of the features of the days session was the address of retiring Grand Chan cellor Patterson, who recommended the establishment of home for widows and orphans of Alabama Pythians.
 Montgomery, May 20-(Special. ) Fully 200 delegates from the state are in attendance on the annual meeting of the grand lodge, Knights of Pythias
 which convened in session here at 9:3O o'clock this morning. The meeting was called to order in the grand lodge room of castle hall by Grand Chancellor An drew G. Patterson of Falkville. The grand lodge will be in session two days during which time much i'm portant business will be transacted One of the features of the session to- day was the reading of a consolidated report of the lodges of the state by Dr. J. IA. Dannelly of Selma, grand keeper of records and seal. The report showed the condition of the 204 diff ferent lodges of the state during 1918 and the progress that had been made in
 the grand domain of Alabama. The report of MT. Dannelly showed that during the year the Pythians ex- pended for relief over $70OO; invested approximately 5000. and had current expense of something like s50,000. The various lodges of the state. according to the report. have paraphernalia and property to the value of $215,000.
 The following are the grand officers in attendance on the grand lodge: An drew q. Patterson, grand chancellor Falkville; DeLand G. Waldrop. grand vice chancellor, Anniston Graham D Perdue. grand prelate, Birmingham Rev. J. M. Dannelly, grand keeper oi records and seal, Selma; William H Samfords grand master of exchequer Montgomery; B. A. Taylor, grand mas ter of arms, Montgomery; Horace l. Gwynn, grand inner guard. Gadsden Robert H. Mangum. grand outer guard Selma.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-21
LEAvETT VISITING MARX
Landscape Architect Will Design
 Ground of New Marx Home

Charles Leavett, one of the foremost of American landscape architects, was in the city yesterday. He was guest of Otto Marx while here. MT. Leavett has been engaged in some landscape work in this city and will design the lawns, gar dens and terraces of the new Marx home to be built on the crest of Red Mountain. MT. Leavett and Mir. Marx were both un- willing yesterday to give an outline of what was contemplated in connection with the work to be executed for the local banker.
 Birmingham is an extremely beautiful town,' said Mir. Leavett. "I have seldom seen such beautiful place. The people here have made most of their oppor- 'tunities and have arranged some beauti- ful residential effects. However, the high places over the city present opportunities or exceptional merit and I am sure that the future will see them utilized to a wonderful advantage
 Your press club. which I had the pleasure of visiting today, is a place of rare beauty. The artistic arrangements there are excellent and Birmingham should be proud of 1t. It is credit to the entire south.''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-21
Weather Conditions

Birmingham, May 20.-G D. m)-High pressure and fair weather have continued throughout the country east of the Mis- sissippi river during the past "A hours. Over most sections west of the Mississip- pi, falling pressures and southerly winds have resulted in generally unsettled con ditions, with rains in Texas and Ok lahoma. the central Rockies and the north ern states from Minnesota westward to Idaho. F't. Worth reported 1.40 inches rainall since Tuesday night, and Huron,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-21
WHITE RECEIVED
 OYERS4,OOOv Official Returns From All
 Counties Are Compiled CREDENTIALS MAILED C. C. Harris of Decatur Received 
C. C. Harris of Decatur Received 11,000 Votes in Race in Eighth to Fill Vacancy Caused by the
 Death of Richardson

Montgomery. May 20.=(Special) ) Capt Frank S White of Birmingham, received s4,72O votes in the recent spe- cial election for United States senator for the short term. according to the official returns from all the counties In the state The returns were com piled today by Secretary of State Cy- rus B. Brown and Attorney General Robert C. Brickell.
 The secretary of state also com piled the returns from the special election in the Eighth congressional district, to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Representative William Richardson. c. C. Harris of Decatur received the unanimous vote of the district, his vote being 11,00S and ap- portioned among the counties of the district as follows: Colbert 121; Jackson, 1726; Lauderda1e, 1872; Law renee, 911 Limestone. 11f2; Madison. 2236; Morgan, 2165
 MT. Brown has forwarded the cre- dentials of Capt. White and Mir Har- ris to Washington, and the two new representatives in the national Con- gress from Alabama will resume their duties immediately.
 A feature of the special election for the short senatorial term was the fact that 10 other prominent men of the state received votes Shelby s. Pleas ants had the distinction of running second in the race, citizens of his county having given him 40 votes in the special election. Ray Rushton of Montgomery. who was a candidate in opposition to Captain White in the April primary. received votes from loyal friends of Dallas county. Oth- CTS received from one to two votes
 Those who had the distinction of be- ing voted for in the special election for sepator are as follows: J. Dam- ask9. Chiffon county. 1; A. P. Long shore, Dallas, 1 B. F. Reynolds, Wal ker, 1; w. E. Quinn. DeKalb, ? G. Carvalla, Jefferson, 1; J. E. Michael, Talladega. 2; J. A. Bingham. Talla- dega, 2; P. D. Barker, Ta1lapoosa, 1.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-21
DR. OATES INSPECTS
 COUNTY PRISONS
Declares Jail at Tuscaloosa in Filthy Condition and in Need of
 General Cleaning

Montgomery. May 20-(Special pr. William H. Oates, state prison in spector, today submitted to the gov ernor reports on several jails of the state. Among the jails inspected by his department was the prison at Tus- caloosa, which Dr. Oates declared to be in filthy condition. and in need Of general cleaning.
 He also made reports on the county jails of Greene, at Eutaw; Dallas. at selma; Sumter. at Livingston. He de- clared that there was room for con-
 siderable improvement at the Dallas count jail, and recommended that the prison be thoroughly cleaned. The Jail at Eutaw has just been re- modeled, and Dr. Oates gave that in- stitution an excellent report.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-21
MUST PAY REWARD
 OFFERED FOR ARREST
 OF KETCHEL'S SLAYER

Jefferson City, Mo-. May 20-R. P. Dick. erson of Springfield. Mo, must pay rel ward of 5000 he offered for the capture of the man who shot and killed Stanley Ketchel. prize fighter. while the latter was on a visit to Dickerson's ranch ip 1910.
 This was decided today by the state s'a7 preme court, which considered case ap1 healed from Springfield by Joseph and Thomas Hoaggard and c. K. Murphy, who captured Walter Dipley who killed ketcii ell. Dipley was sentenced to the peniten1 tiary for life.
 It was contended by Dickerson that he had not offered a reward for the cap- ture of the murderer, but for the dead body of Ketchels slayer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-21
CuredHis Rupture

year ago. Doctors said only hops of euro was an operation Trnsses did mo sapd Finally got hold of something that quickly and completely cured mo iean have passed and the rupture has never returned although am doing hard work ss cArpsntsr There was no operation. no lost time. trouble. I have nothing to sell but will sive full information sbous how you may find complete cure without operatic,. if you write to me. Eugene M Puilen. Carpenter. 10 Aiarcelus Avenue. Manssouan. N ]. Better cut out this notice and show it to any others who are rup. sured-you may save life at le.st stop tho misery of rupture and the worry and danger x an opsntion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-21
BODY STIRS AND
 DOCTOR IS CALLED
 BUT MAN IS DEAD

Lacrosse, Wis. May 20.-Inguald Berg of Whalen, Minn.. went to sleep on the Burlington track near here today. A train hit him.
 Berg's body was brought to morgue in Lacrosse. As an undertaken prepared 1t for burial 1t suddenly stirred. groaned and rolled from the bier to the floor
 The attendant fled, shaking. physician was summoned. He worked hard, but sev- eral hours later Berg was officially pro- nounced dead.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-21
Arrange Football Game

Annapolis. Md, May 20.-Arrangements virtually have been completed for play ing the next football game between the teams of the naval and military acade- mics on the American League baseba Il grounds. Washington. It is Navy's turi, to choose the meeting place this year under an agreement by which the schools will choose in alternate yea,a
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-21
ADJUSTMENTS
At the Majestic

The first films of the Mexican war to be shown here arrived in Birming- ham last night and beginning this aft ernoon will be shown at the Majestic every afternoon and evening this week. The pictures were taken at the firing line and show the United States troops in action as we'll as the battleships and naval maneuvers around Vera Cruz.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-21
STEAMER ARRIVES
 WITH REFUGEES

New Orleans, May 2o-The steamer Mexico arrived today from quarantine with 1S9 refugees from Mexico aboard. The vessel arrived at quarantine several days ago.
 Among the refugees was Medill McCor- mick, American newspaper correspondent recently busted by federals at Mexico City
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-21
Killed in Explosion

Lake Charles. La, May 2o.--Lionel Ber- trand, laborer, was killed and three other white men were seriously hurt when an extractor in the Fineland Naval Stores plant exploded today. The cause of the explosion is not known.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-21
MRS. LEIGH WILL
 SPEAK IN SELMA

Selma. May D.-(Special)-The com mander of Camp Jones. United Confeder- ate Veterans of Selma, and Mrs. P. M. Byrne. president of the Selma chapter of the United Daughters of the confederacy' has received word from Mrs. Iownes Randolph I1eirh of Montgomery to the effect that she> would accept tho invite- tion extended and would deliver the a. dress hsrs on the occaslon of the ceIeDra- tion of the birthday of the late Jenerson Davis on Wodnesday, Juno 3.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-21

s. D., reported 1.34 inches, with hail and rain still falling at D. m. Temperatures rose slightly over the southern states. and over the country in general during the past 24 hours. Cot ton belt stations reported rise of from to degrees, but mean temperatures are still slightly below normal In most districts.
 Summary of observations at United States weather bureau stations: