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The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1888-02-17
THE sroRM OF moNDAY.
An Unnecessary Panic Aroused by
Slight FURRY.

There was an able bodied rumor
efloat Monday forenoon, that another
terrific blizzard was on its way from
Aberdeen, where had unroofed houses
and raised the deuce generally. The
result was that people got excited, GER
tain members of the board OF educa-
tion ordered the schools dismissed at
noon, farmers in town started pell nell
for home, and the community gener-
ally braced back for another bad one
The morning was warm and pleasant
with a south wind, which gradually
worked around to the northwest. The
thermometer started out at about 400
above, but fell slowly in accordance
with indications from the st. Paul sig
nal Office at noon, which said cold
wave was approaching and that the
temperature would fall 25 degrees in
the next thirty-six hours. AS this
would leave the mercury Is above, there
is still considerable margin before the
storm OF January 18th could be dupli-
Gated.
Where the rumor came from is not
known as the Western Union operator
heard nothing OF any such occurrences
at Aberdeen as reported, and the II.
& d. conductor brought no such news.
1t used to be said of Dakota
Every town is a city.
Every stream is a river.
Every quarter section is bonanza
farm.
Every man is more or less of liar.
To this summary it might be added
Every furry of snow and wind is q
blizzard.
The day passed without any demon
stration by the elements of serious
nature. The wind prevailed from the
north, and out on the prairies the fine
snow filled the air, but that's as near a
blizzard as it came.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1888-02-17
Another Big Fire Does Damage in the
Wholesale District.

ST. PAUL, MINI, Feb. 13.-Another
disastrous fire visited the wholesale
district this morning. Fire was first
discovered in the Ryan block opposite
the still smouldering remains of the
building which was burned several
weeks ago, entailing loss of 100000
The entire department was called out.
The upper floors Of the Ryan block
were occupied by Foote & Schulz.
boots and shoes, and despite the efforts
of the firemen to suppress it the fire
soon had possession of the entire
upper portion of {, the build
ing The Ryan block is five
stories high. The Ryan drug
company occupy nearly the whole
building. The fire was on the fifth
floor and at no time was any blaze Wis
ible, dense volumes Of smoke prevent
ing the tiremen from getting through
the several floors. The Ryan drug
company will be damaged about $780,
600. The company carries stock yel-
ued at 100000, fully insured. The
machinery used in the factory and
the entire stock of boots and shoes is a
total loss, aggregating nearly 100000.
No one could advance a theory as to
the origin of the fire.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1888-02-17
STILL REDUCING.
Small Outs Being Made in Freight Rates
---Grain Rates Not Yet Seriously AT

Small Outs Being Made In Freight Rates
---Grain Rates Not Yet Seriously Af-
fected.
CHICAGO, Feb. 11.-No inclination is
shown to bring the war to an end. Re-
ductions In rates are still the order of the
day. The drops, however, are not as
heavy as they were, which is due to the
low level they have already reached.
The most serious reduction was between
Chicago and Duluth, Superior, Ashland,
Washburn and all Lake Superior ports.
These rates were reduced by the North
western in the morning to rs, 81, II, ID,
II and cents.
The Northwestern made the same rate
between Chicago and Mason City as to
st. Paul, which reduces rates at all
northeastern Iowa and Southern Minne-
sofa points. The rates on carload
classes between upper Mississippi river
points and all Missouri river points have
been reduced from So cents to b11a cents.
The only rates that have not yet become
seriously affected are in grain and its
products from Council Bluffs, Omaha and
western and northwestern Iowa points.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1888-02-17
a Woman's Discovery.

Another wonderful discovery has
been made and that too by lady in
this county. Disease fastened it's
clutches upon her and for seven years
she withstood it's severest tests, but
her vital organs We're undermined and
death seemed imminent. For three
month she coughed jncessantly and
could not sleep. She bought of us a
a bottle of DR.. Kings new discovery
for consumption and was so much re-
lieved on taking the first dose that she
slept all night and with one bottle has
been miraculously cured. Her name
is Mrs. Luther LutZ" Thus write w.
G. Harick & Co., Of Shelby, N. C.-Get
trial bottle at L.O. Gales drug store.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1888-02-17
The public Are Invited

shO T 0bllS sAIO stIVsSO0
To q charity ball at the rink on the
night Of the 22d inst, to be given
under the auspices of the e. n. r.
and S. o. ", the proceeds of which
will be devoted to aid the worthy poor
of our county. Committees of the post
and camp met astSaturday evening to
make the necessary arrangements.
w. n. Perry and w. A. Rogers were
selected to represent the organizations
and make all preparations for the
dance. They were empowered to ap-
point committees and call to their as
sistance any members of the orders
they may desire to assist them. Tick
cts will cost only 81 a couple and will
be for sale in various parts of the city.
Particular notice will be given here
after.
The Women's Relief Corps have de-
cided to give a supper on the same
evening in the building, where lunches
and drinks were won't to be meted out
by the genial Mr.. Foley. 1t is hoped
that many old as well as new patrons
will ornament the place by their pres
ence and sample the new drinks and
eatables that will be prepared and dis
pensed by the ladies. Mrs. Moore and
Mrs. Vanderbogart are prime COM
mittee with power to appoint sub-com-
mittees and get everything ready for
the supper which can be had from to
8 o'clock, and all are cordially invited
to patronize the new restaurant open
for this night only. Good oyster stews
can be had from o'clock until mid
night or later, so that the dancers and
others can repair their hungry appe-
tites as often as they choose. j. NJ.
Adams and r. T. Robinson, assisted by
Messrs. Bert Perry, Lem Purdy and
Henry Beddoes, are expected tog get the
building Ill comfort and readiness for
the ladies. No social event attracts
such large and happy assemblages az
the receptions and entertainments of
the G. A. r., and fortunate indeed will
be all who can participate in this most
enjoyable dance Of the season. The
space for dancing is numerous, excel
lent music will gladden. the hearts of
the merry dancers, while the silvery
voice Of Prof. Baughman will cheerily
sound the merry couples to their ever
varying places and embraces. AS this
is leap year, the young ladies will please
remember their rights, and they are
particularly requested to make their
"best fellows" hustle and take them to
this grand ball, for there is sure to be
a large attendance and great fun may
be expected.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1888-02-17
NORTHWEST LAND CLAIMS.
A Large Number Referred to a Board
Of Equitable Adjudication.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13.-A certain
class of claims have for long time
been waiting decision in the general
land Office, for want of all sorts of evil
dence. In many instances the desired
information has not been furnished
because of the death of parties inter-
ested, or from ignorance, or inatten-
tlon on the part to attorneys, or for
other reasons. Some have not COM
piled with the requirements of the law
in regard to entry Of sections, date OF
settlement and of establishing resi-
dence, period of residence claimed,
number of acres Of land broken, kinds
of crops raised, and character of resi-
dence mainta ined, ETC., all combining
to make a record which rendered it i'm
possible for the land commissioner or
secretary of the interior to satisfac-
torily adjudicate. sections 2,45O to g.
455 and amendments authorize the SUBJ
mitting of all such cases to the board
of equitable adjudication, the boards
decision to be final. The acting COM
missioner of the general land office SUBJ
mitted to this board 600 cases, which
will thus be finally disposed of in few
days.
More than half the whole number
are from land districts in Dakota, Mon
tana, Minnesota and Iowa. as follows:
Dakota-From Mitchell. 81; Dead
wood, 2; Grand Forks, 35; Fargo, 16;
Bismarck, Z; Watertown, z; Yankton,S;
Huron, q
Montana-Helena, 4.
Minnesota-Fergus Falls, II.
Iowa-Des Moines, 1.
The value of improvements are on
the land represented by these cases is
something like $4,000.
The number of land patents issued
ftom the general land Office during the
past three months is over 166OO Acting
commissioner Stockslager states that
the increased number of cases settled
is due to changes in the system Of
transacting the business Of the office
and not to any change in the policy
that has prevailed during the present
administration. lie says that while
the work of the office is behind, yet
with the inadequate clerical force bus
iness is dispatched with as much
promptness as is possible.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1888-02-17
What Am l to Do?

The symptoms of biliousness are un-
happily but too wellknown. They diff
fer in different individuals to some ex-
tent. A bilious man is seldom break
fast eater. Too frequently alas, he has
an excellent appetite for liquids but
none for solids of a morning. Ills
tongue will hardly bear inspection at
any time; if it is not white aud furred,
it is rough, at all events.
The digestive system is wholly out
of order and diarrhea or constipation
may be symptom or the two may al
ternate. There are often hemorrhoids
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1888-02-17
sW a Letter Declining to
Be a Candidate.
What is Thought oft by Prom.
inent Politicians.
Senator Sherman Expresses His
Sincere Regrets.
BLAINE WITHDRAWS.
Mint is Thought of His Letter Dc.
clining to Be a Candidate.

tsSsy S. 5sSSsssSsyyyyyAsH1NGToN, Feb. 13.-Mr. Blaine's
hitter declining the presidential nomi-
natlDn published in the morning pa
sNatS is the leading topic of political
9ssip today. Mr.. Blaines avowed
;4liends in congress show desire not
II %sAexpress their opinion, but intimate
Il t3isstl1nt the letter only emphasizes the dis
s1gaination he has shown to make his
5SesAims for nomination conspicuous
Ehe Sherman men and others known
( B s'sasopponents of Mr.. Blaine, hail the
letter as an actual withdrawal on his
part from the presidential race.
Senator Allison and others who may
4 gbeSclassed as presidential candidates,
acOntent themselves with saying that
Blaine's expressions are unques-
sEtf0nably sincere, but he would have to
Yield to the demand OF the party that
ssheFshould become it's candidate, if it
should SO express itself in convention.
Among the prominent democrats in
both houses the impression seems to
pteyail that the letteris far from esta b.
|sdishing the fact that Mr.. Blaine will
|sSn0t be presidential candidate. Mr..
ssD1alzell, republican representative from
the Pittsburg district and an intimate
4 friend of long standing of chairman
SSsJpnes of the republican committee,
nays he is not surprised to hear of Mr..
sRlatne's letter. He had an intimation
eYeral months ago that Mr.. Blaine
had suffered severely from nervous
prostration since the campaign of 1884,
lsSAnd would not. likely be physically able
SfO endure the arduous demands of
sano other campaign; that he went abroad
with the hope of recovering his health
IsSsbut the letter indicates he is disap-
Spointed in the object of his trip. Mr..
Dalzell believes Mr.. Blaine is sincere
sstn his determination not to have his
isname used in the convention, and also
that he intends to assist in the election
!ssDf the nominee to the extent of his
Mphysical powers.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1888-02-17
Northwestern Patents.

List of patents granted the current
week to northwestern inventors. as re-
ported for this paper by Lane & Bar
rett, solicitors Of United States and
foreign patents, st. Paul, Mimi:
A1innesota-Harry B. Cornish, Blue
Earth City, coffee pot; L red Cote, Min
neapolis, dumping car; James Nc
Naughton and A. Bardsley, Brainard.
oil can; Henry NJ. Young, assignor by
mesne assignments to Young Safety
Heating and Lighting Co.. Minneapo-
lis, apparatus for extinguishing the
lights Of car lamps.
Dakota-Carlos j. Warren, James
town, car coupling.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1888-02-17
His kIOther-in-Law.

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 1.-THE Amer
ican line steamship, British Prince,
Capt. NOVEL;, arrived at her dock yes
terday from Liverpool and Queens
town, after a stormy passage of IA days,
with 16S passengers. Emigrant inspec-
tor Rodgers detained Mary Hunter, an
old Scotch woman, under the pauper
act. About ten days ago a man called
on Mr.. Rodgers and informed him he
expected his wife on the Prince. He
ptold Mr.. Rodgers she was accompanied
ssby rer mother and that he did not
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1888-02-17
Death of Mrs. johnston.

The Mt. Vernon Gazette has the fol-
lowing reference to the death of the
mother of its editor, and of one of
N1itchell's we'll known citizens:
D1ED-Friday, February Sd, 'SS, at
her home in Mt. Vernon, Oak, Mrs.
Margaret Johnston-mothero of Geo. A.
Johnston, of Mitchell, and Mrs. Carrie
r. Berry and E. S. Johnston, of Mt.
vernon, IN the 10th year OF her age.
| can not tell the story of a mothers
bravery, patience and faith all through
her long and painful sickness that pre-
ceded her death. She was a great suf-
ferer, but cheerful ana uncomplaining.
The funeral services were from the
M. E. church Sunday, conducted by
Rev. w. +. Minty and Mrs. ]. b. Free
land. She was buried by the side of
father, in the cemetery at Mt. Vernon.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1888-02-17
The Excellent Qualities.

OF the delightful liquid fruit remedy,
Syrup Of Figs, commend it to all who
suffer from habitual constipation, in
digestion, piles, etc. Being in liquid
form and pleasing to the taste,
harmless in its tsnature, Strengthening as
well as cleansing in its properties, it is
easily taken by old and youxg, and
truly beneficial in its effects, and.
therefore, the favorite family remedy,
especially with the ladiesapd children,
who require gentle, yet effective
laxative. For sale by s. II. Scallin.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1888-02-17
Syrup of Figs

Is natures own true laxative. 1t is the
most easily taken, and the most effec-
tive remedy known to cleanse the sys-
TEN when Bilious or Costive; to dispel
Headaches, Colds and Fevers; to cure
Habitual Constipation, Indigestion,
Piles, etc. Manufactured only by the
California Fig Syrup Company, San
Francisco, Cal, For sale by S. Fl.
Scallin.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1888-02-17
rheumatism

Is undoubtedly caused by lac'c aoid III the
blood. This acid attacks tho t,b:ous tissues,
and causes the pains and aches in the back,
shoulders, knees, ankles, hips and wrists.
Thousands Of people have found in Hoods
Sarsaparilla positive euro for rheumatism.
This medicine, by its purifying action, neutral-
ICES the acidity Of the blood, and also builds
up and strengthens the whole body.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1888-02-17
What Sharman Says.

#S COLUMBUS, Ohio, Feb. Ex-senator
SHERMAN, who is here, said of Blaines
letter that he understood fors some time
such letter was forthcoming. Mr..
Blaine was one whom every republican
would have delighted to honor and one
who could sweep the country If nomi-
mated, and it was a source of regret
that he had concluded not to make the
race again. Mr.. Sherman thought the
Blaine letter would bring number of
sOther candidates to the front.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1888-02-17
Suit Yourself.

but there is no other remedy for sick
headache, dizziness, constipation, bill
iousness, or to restore regular, heal
thy action to the liyer. stomach and
bowels, equal to those reliable little
pheasant Purgative Pellets prepared
by DR.. Pierce. OF druggists.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1888-02-17
Will Run Trains slower.

ST. PAUL, Feb. 1.-THE St. Paul g.
Kansas City road put new time card
into effect Sunday, which materially
changes the running time between St.
Paul and Chicago. The trip heretofore
was scheduled for fourteen hours, but
from one to one and half hours will be
added to that beginning on the date men
toned above.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1888-02-17
The American Wins.

LONDON, Feb. 13.-The sculling race
between Wallace Ross, the American
oarsman, and Geo. Bubear, the English
champion for the championship of
England and S1,OOOa side was roWed
today over the Thames course and Ross
won by two lengths.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1888-02-17
MONTANA INpIAN REsERvAr1oNs

MONTANA INDIAN RESERVATIONS.
numerous tributaries, and now having
railway communication, will, as soon as
opened to settlement, TEEN with popula-
tude of North Montana is 2, 900 feet less
than that of Colorado and Wyoming, a
dip or depression in the Rocky Mountain
chain giving US the Pacific wind, COM
monty known as the "chinook,n which
greatly moderates both the heat and cold,
and makes a climate over which all Mon
tanians never tire of Dragging
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1888-02-17
The Eaterly Agency.

c. e. Gaines has returned from a trip
throughout south Dakota and part of
Minnesota, for which he has the gene
raj agency of the Esterly binder, and
having established his local agents, is
prepared to make things hum for the
ensuing season.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1888-02-17
RED WING TO DULUTH.
Strong Probabilities That the Limo VIII
BE Built Immediately.

Strong PROBABILITIES That the Llne VIII
BE Built Immediately.
RED WING, Fob. 11.-Governor Hub
bard and Messrs. Hoyt, Powell and
Foote, all of the Duluth, Red Wing g.
Southern road, are in consultation here
with Duluth business men regarding the
road. 1t is probable that action will be
taken to assist the Red Wing people, who
have already subscribed $50, 900 for the
purpose OF forming construction COM
pany to guild road. At tho present
writing it seems probable that the road
will be built. Mr.. Powell, who is in
charge of the surveyors, reports fine
line. He found the grades below forty
feet to the mile and the curvature less
than four degrees
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1888-02-17

or even loss of blood. There may be
giddiness and often headache and acid
ity or flatulence and tenderness in the
pit of the stomach. To correct all this
if not effect cure try Green's August
Flower, it costs but a trifle and thous-
ands attest its efficacy.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1888-02-17
Half Rates for Seed Grain,

ST. PAUL, Feb 11.-Under date of Feb
10 the Northern Pacific issued circular
that, taking effect at once and until
June 80, 1888, agents will bill shipments
of seed wheat, seed barley, seed oats and
flax seed to local points on the line Of the
company at one-half tariff rates.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1888-02-17

wish her to be permitted to land here,
as he would not keep her and she
had no means of support The man
was compelled to flee to this coun-
try to get rid of his mother-in-law, who
made it very "unpleasant' for him.
The daughter was landed, but the old
woman is held on board the ship and
will 10 returned,
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1888-02-17
Flourinr nIlll Burned.

NE1LLsv1LLE, Wis, Feb. 1.-THE large
mill of Helm & Meyers, of this place, was
consumed by fire, together with its con-
tents. 1t was insured for $4,000, while
the loss will reach about $1,000. The
fire ignited from the furnace Another
larger mill will Immediately be erected
to take its place.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1888-02-17

BISMARCK, Oak, Feb. 11.-Small-pox
is still raging in Mandan. Several more
cases have been reported, but none have
proved fatal. Efforts will be made to
restrict all traffic and communication
between Bismarck and Mandan.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1888-02-17
A Second Christ.

SHAkopEs, Feb. fisherman g.
Meyer, of Barden, was adjudged insane
by the probate court. His insanity is in
the form of religious mania. He ir1ag-
ines that he is Christ.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1888-02-17

BENSON, MINI, Feb. ia train left
the track Thursday morning one-half
mile east of Clontarf, resulting in the in
jury of Mrs. Bemis, not seriously, and a
broken collar bone and three ribs fos a
man by the name of Cast, railroad car
peLter.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1888-02-17
A Big Bridge Completed.

GREAT FALLS, Mont, Feb. 1.-THE
Manitoba railroad bridge here has been
completed and the rails laid yesterday.
The bridge is 900 feet long, and is the
only one crossing the Missouri north of
Bismarck
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1888-02-17
TN THE NORTHWEST.
PROSPECTS FOR OPENING THE
NORTH MONTANA RESERVATION.
Over Four Million Acres Which Should
Be Given to the settlers---Raitway War
Still On---Red Wing and Duluth Rail-
way Project---smau Pox at nIandan.--
Minor Matters of Nows.

way Project---Smau Pox at Maudan.--
Minor Matters of Nows.
FIT. BENTON, Mont, Feb. 11.-There is
much satisfaction in this territory over
the possibility of early action in congress
over the matter OF opening up large
part of the great reservation of North
Montana which has long been held by a
few thousand Indians, an area equal to
several thousand acres to each redskin.
The commission appointed to negotiate
with the Blackfeet and allied tribes re-
ported at the close of the last congress
that the Indians had agreed to cede IT,
10000 acres for S4,300,000, to be paid in
ten annual payments in stock, goods,
subsistence and such other manner as
will promote their civilization and future
well-being. They are to have three res
ervations, in all about 4,150,O00 acres,
located about as indicated in the annexed
map:
The sooner congress takes action in the
matter the better pleased our people will
be. North Montana is we'll watered by
Missouri, Milk and various rivers and
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-09-30

the quarantine will be partially raised. .....
Warren Stephenson has been very sick al
his home in the country. but we are glad
to learn that he is improving. -. Holly
Springs was never healthier, indeed we ID
not know of a single case OF sickness, bGf
as one of our physicians remarked tht
other day, ga man was not allowed to havs
a little spell of collie now without creating
a panic.....L. NJ. Jackson, an old resident
OF this county, died at his home near
Waterford last week, after brief illness.
.....A telegram called Z. s. Watson, Of
the South, to the bedside of his father a
few days since. ..... The Rev. ]. L. Hams
mand, pastor OF the Episcopal church,
has been doing picket duty this
week. Misses Dora and Lizzie Lumpkin
were in town last week. sees. Walter Stith,
OF Collierville, spent Saturday and Sunday
with his relatives here......A Democratic
club was organized last Monday night. On
motion, George G. Myers was called to the
chair and unanimously elected president
OF the club and Il. S. Watson permanent
secretary. Two committees were appoints
ed, one to solicit members to the club and
the other to select speakers for each meet
ing. The club will meet every Monday
night.