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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-27
PRINCE RULES OVER
 JUST 10000 PEOPLE

London, December 1S-(Correspondenc of the Associated Press.)-The Prince of Liechtenstein, whose neutrality has just been solemnly proclaimed in England, rules over a kingdom containing 65 square miles of territory and about 10 600 persons. It lies between Austria and Switzer- land. and is shut off by almost impassa- ble mountains from the former.
 The principality, however. has been closely allied to Austria-Hungary for many years. The capital is vaduz-popu- letion 1900-but the Senate and appeal court sit in Vienna. The affairs of the reignng house are conducted by the chancellery in Vienna, and the customs are under the control of the Austrian cus- toms union. Postal, telegraph and tele- phone affairs are managed by Austria under a treaty. The inhabitants are not liable for military service.
 Prince John II of Liechterstein, who is now 75 years old and has reigned for 57 years, is an absentee monarch. He sell dom visits h's kingdom, preferring to hold his court at his magnificent palace in Vienna, or in one of his 99 castles and country estates in Austria Although he ic sovereign in Ills own principality, he is subject in Vienna, and sits in the Austrian House of Lords. He is wealthy lis picture gallery in Vienna is one of the finest In the continent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-27
D'ANNUNZIO'S PLAY
 TO BE SHOWN HERE
"Cabiria" Will Be Presented in Nov ing Pictures at the Majestic
 All This Week

The Majestic theatre is open this week for F performances of "Cabirfa," the worlds greatest photo drama. There will be matinee every afternoon at 2:SO O clock and a performance every night at S30 o'clock, and 12 magnificent reels of the geratest pictures ever made. There will be a special holiday matinee Fri day. Although the pictures have played to capacity audiences in theatres in New 50 cents to H.50 for the best seats, the pictures, identically as presented in New York, will be shown here for popular prices. The pictures in their entirety will be shown, without single feature being eliminated. It Is considered the greatest theatrical treat of the season, and if 1t duplicates former records will pack the Majestic to its capacity at every per- formance, day and night.
 Newspapers have been lavish in their praise of the production and the theme, declaring both without an equal in the history of the photo drama, and the 1ol- lowing from the Louisville Times is typ ical of what all newspapers say:
 Almost impious in its effect of wrest- ing colossal events from the grave of time, the wizardry of the ltaia Film company's production of Gabrielle d'An- nunzic's 'Cabiria' yesterday afternoon and night at the Mary Anderson theatre gave . two-hour-and- forty minute seance at which was called forth before two as- topished audiences the peoples, scenes. cities and sovereigns of Rome. Carthage and Greece as they lived during the third century before Christ.
 The picture has como heralded by the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-27
OFFICES OF WAR
 AGENCY BUSIEST
 PLACE IN GENEVA

Geneva, Switzerland, December a. Correspondence of the Associated Press.) The office of the Prisoners of War agency' Is about the busiest place in Switzerland. Here 3ea unpaid workers. men, women, boys and girls, are engaged T receiving and answering letters from those who have friends or relatives m the armies and who are seeking to know what has become of them The agency receives lists of casualties and of pris- oners taken from all the combatant coun- tries These lists are carefully indexed, and the information made available for rt plying to inquiries, many thousands of which are received daily
 At present about 10000 letters from sol diers' relatives are received daily Each day from 300 to 400 visitors from France, Russia, England, Belgium or Germany call In person to make inquiries. Each day from 800 to 1200 families are notified that the soldiers whom they have in- quired after are safe. although prisoners in one or another of the belligerent coun- tries.
 The head of the agency, H. Ador, a wealthy Swiss, is devoting all his time to the work Among other things, he has made extended investigation of reports of Ill treatment of prisoners, and is able to assure all inquirers that prisoners are being well treated in every country
 The agency now has on file more than 120,O00 applications for Information from Germany and 100000 from France.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-27

most extravagant praise from even the necessity, have been unusual to live up to the expectations thus aroused, but it is only simple justice to say that Ca biria' not only meets, 1t excells all antici- patory curiosity, and the feeling evoked at the close of the showing is compara- blc only to the awed respect which must have swayed the onlookers at the tomo of Lazarus resurrection.
 Tt is not the story however, beautiful in it's imaginative weaving as 1t is, that holds the onlooker in the grip of illusory enchantment, but the wonders of its pro- duction. It may well be believed that the staging of this masterpiece took over q twelvemonth and the services of over 5000 people 'Cabiria' not only replicas his- tory--it has made history in the motion picture world.
 "The acting cast of 'Cabiria' leaves nothing to be desired the Thespic art of Italy contributing to It's perfection. The role of Sophonisba is filled by Signora Italia Manzini, rated the most beautiful woman in Italy, and, prior to this debut into the film world, a popular stage fa- vcrite in Rome, Naples and Milan. The child and maiden Cabiria are sweetly played by Marcellina Blanco and Lydia Quaranta. The colossal Ernesto Pagani gives thrilling interpretation to the part of Maciste and the Roman patrician is admirably handled by Umberto Moszato.
 '"The charm of the production is en- henced by an augmented symphony or chestra of 20 pieces, and later in the week the delayed stage setting will lend a
 charming frame for the wonder picture" "
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-27

LITTLE BOY BLUE
 HERE ON NEW YEARS
Popular Viennese Musical Comedy Ex- pected to Prove Very Attractive
 to Local Theatregoers

Apart from the entertaininr love story and the exceedingly beautiful music of its score. Little Boy Blue the newest and most popular of the Viennese musical comedies, which will play an engagement at the Jefferson theatre New Year matinee and night, and the following day, matinee and night deserves an unusual amount of interest because of the immensity and completeness of it's staging It is the original New York production which will be seen here. and it Is noted as the heaviest musical comedy that has ever toured the country.
 Little Boy Blue ran an entire sea son in New York city. After that 1t played record breaking engagements in Chicago, Philadelphia and Boston. These followed it's simultaneous suc- cesses in Vienna, Paris and Berlin. T. perhaps will be the last product of the
 wonderful Viennese school to visit these parts for sometime. The great European war has stifled the energies of the theatrical producers in the cit
 ies of the continent.
 The piece is memorably unique from this viewpoint. It approaches nearer the American idea of musical comedy than any other of the compositions Of the Hungarian school. Their tendency to confine their ideas to plot music often lead them into tedious passages too intricate for the pleasure of the average music lover. and satisfying only to their own vanity. But In the
 case Of Little Boy Blue" distinct departure has been made by the com poser. Henry Bereny. He has avoided the lengthy. complicated interludes of his contemporaries and gives more than the usual share of his rich, haunting melodies. Love Never Dies" the im- l mortal waltz song of the piece is in hts best vein
 l Little Boy Blue" will undoubtedly receive capacity attention from local amusement lovers. If has all the ele- | ments of a popular entertainmens. The l chorus Is said to be the most beau l tiful that has ever toured the country. Everything is up-to-date and the re-
 nowned Bal Tabarin scene of the first
 act will be given with all it's original l ginger.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-27
' Coming Attractions

"Pota sh and Perlmutter" the fa- nous comedy-drama which Manager A. H. Woods will present at the Jefferson In January, New York audiences laughed at the quaint humor of "Aben and 'Mawruss" for two seasons aud Manager Woods sends it direct from the Conan theatre, where it could havo run another year were it not for con tracts made long ago. There are no more lovable characters in modern lit- erature than the two partners who were immortalized in Mir Glass fa- nous stories.
 When To-day" George Broadnurst's and Abraham Schomer's vivid and vi- tai drama of New York life, comes to the Jefferson for return engagement in January. the public of this city will have the opportunity of seeing one of the most discussed dramas of .he con temporary stage. Taking as their theme the feminine love for finery, the desire to dress as well as ones neighbor, or better, at any cost, the authors have evolved play of Intense cumulative interest and sensational climaxes, an6 one which enjoyed the enviable dis tinction of leading all dramatic offer ings during the theatrical year. 1913- IA. "To-day" played for one soiia year at the \ forty -eisntn otreet tHeatie' 4Ne" York
 George Evans, the little minstrel fa- vorite, whom nearly>everyone knows as Honey Boy and who has for the rast six years headed his own com pany of black face comedians, will of fer his new production of minstrelsy at the Jefferson theatre soon.
 Touted by tipsters as the one best bet in the musical comedy paddock, Raymond Hitchcock is sailing over the laughing hurdles in the free for all' amusement race in which he Is scoring "winning brackets for his mirthful mount, "The Beauty Shop" When it comes to jockeying for public acclaim Hitchcock can be relied upon to romp home with the jolIfication stakes to accompanying roars of delight frorl his myriad admirers who play him Straight, place and to show with an abandon that proves their faith in the fun making ability of this entertainer
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-27
FINE VAUDEVILLE
 FOR LYRIC CROWDS
Particularly Strong Bill for New Years Week-Special Holiday
 Matinee Friday

Holiday spirit will be in evidence at the Lyric this week. and the maximum crowds of the season are anticipated, commencing right from the jump to- morrow afternoon and tomorrow night. Jake Wells has arranged a particu- larIy good vaudeville bill for the week, and the audiences are assured of some- thing interesting There will be an unusually good crowd for the Monday performances as there are so many people enjoying their vacations; on Thursday night there will be a grand watch party performance at the Lyric and on New Years day there Will be the special matinee and night perform ances
 Toplining the bill is Eddie Leonard, the minstrel, assisted by Mablc Rus sell, and the mere announcement of this team is signal for a good time. He will be heard in his own original songs sung in his own particular manner and accompanied from time to time by soft shoe dancing, at which he Is the peer of them all. Miss Russell is a tal- ented woman and ably seconds his eff forts. The act is big laugh and applause getter.
 Youthful charm and reckless fun that carries the older people back to their happiest days and delights the young folks will be the features of On the School Fairgrounds" which is a hodge podge of fun and songs, offered by 10 of the cleverest and brightest Juveniles on the stage. It is a big act with spe- cial scenery, and headed by The tal- ented youngsters, El Brendel and Mu- riel Morgan.
 No more enjoyable act has ever played the Lyric than the trans-lAtlan- tic trio. one of last seasons favorites. and this act comes back with fresh songs, new music and comedy. So far as an audience enjoying an act the same might be said of Ed Vinton. who presents Buster, the famous dog com edian and mimic, an act that is well known and quite popular here. Craig and Williams, two men who present an original talking act are said to have one of the best and newest con- versationalist stunts that has been heard this season, full of bright say ings and snappy dialog. 'The crazy tumbling clown" is the billing of Eddie Howard, who is said to De able to fall from any position into any position, at the risk of life and limb and yet to do 1t all in such a funny manner and with such ease that the audience laughs and does not appreciate the danger.
 Gordon ana hlca are Versdtiie leaHl, presenting a me1ange of singing, danc- ing, conversation, comedy and daring feats on the bicycle. The act is said to be one of the best opening stunts that has been here this season, and to put an audience in a good humor at once.
 The Pathe weekly news service. with European war pictures, Is another fea- ture that everybody looks forward to and enjoys The bill seems to be well balanced and full of singing and clever comedy.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1914-03-26
THE LUCE Line
SUGGESTION FROM BROOKINGS
TO RUILD TO SIOUX
FALIS

Philo Hall of 'Brookings writes as
follows to the Sioux Falls CONNER
cial club through the Press:
/ have a suggestion to offer to the
people of Sioux Falls, and it is this:
We have succeeded in securing a
contract with the Electric Short
Line Railway company of Mime
apolis, commonly known as The
Luce Line" for the extension of
their road to Bookings, as you of
course are aware. In fact we get
two of their lines, the one from Mar
shall, and also the n from Dawson
by the way of Toronto. They are
now contemplating the extension of
their road south Or southwest from
here, and have made a preliminary
survey to Madison. We would like
very much to be connected up with
Sioux Falls. At the time we succeed
ed in getting these people interested,
| was president of the Commercial
club, and l took the matter up with
them which resulted ultimately in
their sending engineers, and finally
Col. Luce himself came and we
closed the deal. Would it not be a
good idea for your people, through
your Commercial club, to take the
matter up with the Luces and try
Galley 2 Observation-Disclosures II
and get them interested in going to
Sioux Falls? I know that the line
would mutually be beneficial to both
Brookings and Sioux Falls.
would suggest that il your people
think ~favorably of this proposition,
that you act promptly. as l under
stand that their engineers are going
to be. out here shortly in connection
with the Madison line.
This is a real railroad, in fact they
are operating it a short distance out
of Minneapolis now, and they recent
ly have purchased considerable steel.
ties, and s cars, and the Luces are
men of integrity, business ability,
and financial responsibility. We
had a committee of nine go to Min
neapolis and investigate the propo-
sition throughout last November be-
fore we took any steps to close the
deal with them, and have every con.
fidence in them and their PROPOSE
ton. Very truly yours,
-Philo Hall.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1914-03-26
Sad Death
MRS. ABEL MITCHELL, JR., DIES
LEAVING FAMILY OF LITTLE
CHILDREN

Mrs. Abel Mitchell, Jr., died at
the family home, Blanche avenue,
between Fourth and Fifth streets,
Tuesday evening at 8 o'clock, of
pneumonia. The funeral was held
from the M. Z. church at 2 o'clock
this. afternoon and the remains were
inferred in Graceland cemetery.
The death of Mrs. Mitchell is ex-
tremely sad in view of the fact that
she leaves four little children, two
boys and two girls, ranging in age
from sever years to IN infant of
six weeks. The family has resided
in the city about five years, the past
two or three years Mr.. Mitchell hav-
ing been engaged in the automobile
business with his father in East
Fourth street. However, the fam
lily is well known in the west part of
the county where they were engag-
ed in the farming business for many
years. Deceased was a daughter of
N. C. Merriam, residing seven miles
northwest of the city.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1914-03-26
IT'S ALL over
CLOSE RACE ON LAKE COUNTY
REGISTER OF DEEDS IN
OLSON'S FAVOR

The excitement incident to receiv-
ing returns from the primary cleo
ton which attracted the attention of
Madison citizens yesterday, subsidized
with the coming of evening and bust
ness is in its normal channel today.
A close race in Lake county which
ATTRACTED much attention and caused
much figuring yesterday was be-
tween p. A. Johnson, nominee of the
proposal committees, and Oscar c.
Olson, independent candidate, for
register of deeds. According to the
best figures obtainalbe previous to
the official canvass Olson won out by
a majority of 3, the vote standing.
johnson, 395, Olson, 39S. Hans Ur-
dahl, candidate for state senator,
eujoys the distinction of having re-
ceived the largest vote of any candi-
date on the ticket.
Reports from the state do not
change the results announced in last
evenings Daily Leader, although
there are some changes in figures,
Burke has been nominated for U. S,
Senator over Crawford, although the
Crawford headquarters at Huron
cling to the vain hope that the coun-
try precincts may change the result
the returns on senator representing
the cities and towns of the state.
The receipt of additional returns
does not change the majories re
ceived on Gov. Byrne. and he is a
winner by a large vote. c. III
|Dillon received the nomination fol-
congress in this, the Second, district
over Dick Woods. and genial Dick
has already issued a card of thanks
to the friends who supported him
in the contest. Judge JOS. w. Jones
of this, the Second, judicial circuit
is in the lead for nomination by ap'
Iproximately 800 majority, according
to the latest figures compiled.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1914-03-26

New advertisements-Miss Grina-
ger, H. j. Munro, Hackett & Sutton.
See the latest fads and fashions
at Miss Morse's opening Friday and
Saturday this week.
A marriage license was issued to
Charley Beck and Lille Masiker,
and the marriage took place yester-
day.
Chas. Robeck and c. r. Nichols
returned last evening from the Rio
Grande Valley, Texas, where they
had been looking i've the La Faria
lands.
House for Sale. New seven
room house, barn and chicken house
with an acre of land. Will consid-
er a first class auto in trade. In
quire at this Office.
A report has become current that
liver Rad has severed his connec-
tion with the La Faria Land Co. of
the Rio Grande Valley, Texas, but
such is not the case. Mr.. Rad will
continue to act in the capacity of
general agent of the company in
connection with the local real es-
IoIV oSCHSs VI DShLliut & RoDSCh
A rain shower prevailed in this
vicinity about ten o'clock last even
ing. North, however, there was a
heavy snow storm, the Bristol train
arriving this morning, being covered
with snow. Temperature marked
twenty degrees above zero at Z
O'Clock this morning, cloudy, with
cold north winds.
The funeral of the late Alex Cam
eron, well known former Madison
citizen, was held at Artesian yester-
day afternoon and was very largely
attended. A special train went
from Madison at 1880 a. m,
carrying a number of knights
Templar and other members of the
Masonic orders. These were joined
by other members at Howard and
along the line, all of whom were in
line in the funeral procession. De
ceased is survived by two brothers
and a sister.
f. w. ketcham is very successful
in the matter of using the columns
of The Daily Leader in finding
lost articles. Mr.. Ketcham, in ad.
dition to his elevator business, is
also engaged in farming and of late
has been getting ready for spring
farm work, hauling farming nipple
ments from the city to his farms
The first of the week he lost a pota-
to fork, advertised it once in the
Daily Leader and it was returned tc
him by Chris Helmy. Tuesday he
lost a shovel from a pillow, advertised
it in last evenings Daily Leader, an6
it was returned to him by Henry
Kiner. Mr.. Ketcham has been un.
lucky in the loss of articles, but with
the assistance of The Daily Leader
he is a lucky finder.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1914-03-26

States volunteer infantry and compa.
ny commander in Cuba during Span
ish-American war; president of Doug
lasville college, Douglasville, Ga, 1900.
1908; employed in the bureau of edu-
cation. 1903. 1909; resident of Washing
ton; appointed after examination (Nov.
10, 1909 consul at Acapulo June 2,
1909; consul at Chihuahua Jan. 10,
1911"
AlonZo Il. Garrett. United States con
sui at Nueyo Laredo. who brought
Clemente vergara's body across the
Rio Grande. like Edwards Mt Juarez,
is an old man He was born in 1S47
and was Il drummer boy in the civil
war. He has been consul at Nuevo
Laredo for thirteen years. He has
taught school, practiced medicine and
was a West Virginia state senator.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1914-03-26
In the News and
Out of the Ordinary

A court at Cologne. Germany, holds
that the term '~suffragettes" 10 SLAM
derous and imposed a fine.
A Pittsfield (Mass.) man bought a
second hand piano. Inside the instru-
ment a tuner found a shirt freshly
Numbered and $106 In nickels.
A man in Portland, Ore, has a taste
which calls for sour things as an ordi.
nary taste does for sugar. For every
meal he eats a quart of u pickles.
An Englishman living at Greystone,
II. l.. has a unique occupation. He
peddles hot peas, which be will either
serve up with salt, pepper and vinegar
or pour into a dish for family use.
The Rev. Edward III. Smith, a mar
rying parson" of Oshkosh. Wis, has
opened an office In the business sec
ton of the city for the greater con.
venience OF those getting married.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1914-03-26
CASE SETTLED
HUSBAND OF WOMAN KILLED
AT MARION JUNCTION SET
TIES WITH MILWAUKEE

Parker, March 26.-As a climax
to the accidental death at Marion
Junction about ten days ago of Mrs.
Andrew Krenger and her infant
child, who stepped in front of a
train while passing from one track to
another and were run down and kill
ed. it Is reported the Milwaukee Rail-
way company has effected a settle
ment with the husband by paying
him $4,000 in cash. At the time of
the accident Krenger and his wife
and child were on their way to a
new home in North Dakota. In adj
dition to the cash payment, the
railway company is said to have also
given him free transportation to his
new home in North Dakota and haul
ed his car of immigrant effects to it's
destination free of charge. This
course was adopted rather than have
a damage suit instituted in the
courts.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1914-03-26
LOCAL NEWS.

Eat at Jacks
For Sale. Full blood r. l. Red eggs
for setting. -Robt. Corey.
Eat at Jacks.
Two furnished rooms for rent. Mrs.
Grant WinesbuIg
Full blood White Wyandotte eggs
for hatching. for sale. j W. Mofitt,
phone 301.
Eat at Jacks.
For Sale. Full blood r. | red egg.
for setting. Leave orders at Ciist
Rensch's store.
Loose or baled upland hay delivered
on short notice. j. s Thompson
phone 450 red.
For Sale Cheap. Two new stee
wheel scrapers. eight new drag scrapers
also some road drags.-Reissr Garage
For Sale. Rhode Island Red eggs
so cents a setting. Leave orders a
Madison Auto q Supply. e A. Keller
Have your furniture repairing ant
upholstering done now, before tn,
housecleaning rush is on. A. q. Hal