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The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1889-08-30
DARING ROBBERY.
Stage Held up and it's Occupants
Plundered and Murdered.

NI1NNEAPoL1s, Aug. ga Tribune
special from Ashland, Wisconsin,
says:
Black Bart's most daring deeds in
the mountain passes of California
were outdone today by a lone high
waYman who held up and robbed the
stage that runs between Gogebic, on
the Milwaukee, Lake Shore & Eastern
railroad, just over the line in Michi-
gan, and the Gogebic Lake summer
resort. AS the stage was running
along at lively gait through the dense
forest about two miles from the sta
tiou a man jumped out IN front of 1t
and pointing two big revolver at the
driver, commanded him to
THROW UP HIS HANDS,
at the time extending the order to the
four passengers inside the coach, coup.
led with the further demand that they
shell OUT all loose valuables and cur
rency. One of the passengers went
down in his posket, but instead OF
bringing up pocket book he clinched
pistol in his hand and began firing at
the robber. The desperate immedi-
atelY returned the fire, and although
the dryer whipped his horses into a
gallop, his aim was true, and u. Mack
erchor, bookkeeper in the First Nat
ion bank OF Minneapolis, received the
first bullet in his cheek, while the sec.
ond went crashing through his leg
Another passenger named A. Fleesch-
balm, of Belleville, Illinois, was
MORTALLY WOUNDED.
He raised up In his seat as the horses
were whipped away just IN time to
receive bullet in his hip. lie fell
forward and pitched over the side Of
the coach into the road. The horses
continued to run and the wounded
man was left to take his chances with
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1889-08-30
Afire and Adi.ift,

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 26,-Two mer-
chant ships are on fire at Porte Costa,
a few miles north of here. One is
adrift in the bay. The names of the
vessels are not known.
PoRT COSTA, Cal, Aug. pa num-
ber Of Southern Pacific freight cars
laden with grain, were also destroyed
and only hard work saved several large
warehouses adjoining McNears hotel.
The loss on property destroyed will
reach 100000, with insurance of per-
haps 100000. A Chinese cook on
board the ship Bonawaur, jumped into
the water and was drowned.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1889-08-30
In Justice to,,ustice Field.

STOCKTON, Cal, Aug. 26.-Under di-
rections from the attorney general of
the state, District attorney White this
moved to dismiss the warrant
against Chief Justice Field, charging
him with completely in the killing of
Judge Terry, and sworn out by Mrs.
Terry.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1889-08-30

Scotland Citizen: The people of
Bon Homme county look at the cap
ital question in the same light as did
Mitchell and Dawson county in 1885
when a majority of l91 over all other
candidates was cast for Pierre for the
capital by Dawson county. Mitchell
was not candidate for capital honorS
then and the vote expressed the nat
ural sentiment of the voters of that
county. If Mitchell was not candi-
date the votes OF that county would be
largely cast for Pierre at the coming
election.
The Citizen is off in its logic as we'll
as its understanding of the situation
in 1885. Then there were but two real
candidates in the field, Huron and
Pierre, and Mitchell favored Pierre as
the less of thetwo evils. The real senti-
ment then as now was to keep the To-
cation on the Milwaukee system, and
had either Alexandria or Chamberlain
been a sure-enough candidate it would
have received large vote in this en-
tire section. If Mitchell were not a
candidate this year, if she had not nus
banded her resources for this very pur-
pose, if she had not used her influence
and spent her money yto secure a reopen
ing of this question by congress, if she
did not feel that her chances were the
best ofany Milwaukee town, she would
still insist that the capt., should not
90 north of the line OF the Minnesota
Southern.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1889-08-30
\ TlEAnE,R, DEAD.

but she stood itwell. When she reach
ed smooth water In the Santa Barbara
channel it did not make much differ
ence in her speed, which averaged 1871
knots. The long run under forced
draft was a severe strain upon all the
men obliged to be in the engine room
and fire room. The atmosphere was
sitting. owing to intense heat from
the furnaces. and the fact that the
matches had to be covered to keep fly
ing cinders from the machinery.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1889-08-30

Although all the reports from Brook
ings county indicate the caucuses went
largely against Mr.. Mathews, the mat
ter will not be definitely settled until
the county convention is held today.
Editor Shannon of the Huronite ex-
presses himself in an interview as fol-
lows:
The question as to what faction has
carried the primaries is yet unsettled.
1t is thought Mathews has the ma ajority
of the county delegates and stands a
good show OF having a solid delegation
from Brookings, in which case his NOM
ination by the state convention is NOR
ally certain. The outside interest, con-
sidering his home difficulty, is wonder
full.
The bitter home fight on Mr.. Math-
ews has had the effect to strengthen
him outside and his county may yet be
forced into line.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1889-08-30

The columns of the REPUBLICAN
stand wide open for the discussion of
any railroad scheme from any part of
Southeastern Dakota to Pierre that
can be laid out on any reasonable
grounds. The time has past for gen.
eraliZation. Let the ardent Pierre ad-
vocate take his map and study such
scheme out.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1889-08-30

The defeat OF Gen. Aliens political
aspirations year after year teaches one
lesson if it has any significance at all.
Here was man of some ability, fine
presence and undoubted loyalty
to republican principles, yet after
stepping down from federal position
which had brought him to Dakota, he
showed no real interest in her material
welfare, engaged in no business, made
no investments, but devoted his entire
time to devising ways and means to
get himself into congress, the govern
orship or something else in the line of
o1llceholding; therefore, the people of
Dakota who can forgive a socalled
carpet-bagger If he develops into a
valuable citizen, would have none of
the professional politician, and Gen.
Allen rests supinely on the fiat of his
shapely back in the soup.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1889-08-30

CHAMBERLAIN, Aug. 24.-Several di-
rectors of the Woonsocket Capital In
vestment company, are here. They
are on their last tour of the various
capital aspirants, and after inspecting
the property offered them will return
to Woonsocket, and within few days
will publicly announce the candidate
they will support. Much interest is
manifested in their decision.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1889-08-30
An Excellent Proposition.

Aberdeen News: The rumor that
Mitchell was ahead gained wide circul-
alton here and was believed by a con-
siderable number. 1t is understood
that Mitchell has made most excel
lent proposition and because the pres
ent rumor is unfounded is no reason
why she shouldn't win when final ac-
tion 1s taken
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1889-08-30

The REPUBLICAN has received an
invitation to the third Sioux City Corr
Palace, which is to occur from Sep
tember 23d to October 5th. This is a
festival in which this entire section of
Dakota is deeply interested, and it
will be largely represented.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1889-08-30

The Abe rdeen News has taken on a
decidedly metropolitan appearance
with its eight pages and its associated
press report The present manage
ment Of the News has the ability to
keep it up to high standard if the
town is disposed to support it.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1889-08-30

Judge O.S. Clifford told the REPuB-
LICAN yesterday, without in any way
committing himself on the capital
question, that Lincoln county was by
no means solid for Sioux Falls. He
thought one-half the vote a liberal es-
innate for the Queen City. The re-
mainder he says is, in the main, open
to conviction. If this view be correct,
and Judge Clifford is not man who
jumps at conclusions, Mitchell should
bestir herself. Barring Sioux Falls,
Mitchell has much stronger claims
upon the vote of Lincoln county than
any other candidate. Every vote that
doesn't go to Sioux Falls, and it ap-
pears there are to be many of them,
should come to this city.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1889-08-30

Parkston Advance; 1t is said that a
Mitchell paper gets $500 to support
Mitchell for capital.
You are laboring under misappre-
hension. No Mitchell paper is paid to
support this city for the capital; but
all the Mitchell papers are paid so
much thousand-the bare cost-for
from 5000 to 10000 extra copies week
ly filled with capital arguments.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1889-08-30
Stage Robbery and Killing.

MARANETTE. Mich. Aug. 26.-The
stage between Gogebic Station and
Bessemer, was attacked by two Ligh-
waymen this morning and the passen-
gers robbed. Two men were shot,
one fatally. No further particulars
have been learned.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1889-08-30
sios::s Falls Envies Her.

Salem Pioneer-Register: mitchell
has the incest map of South Dakota
yet published" says the Pioneer ltegis-
ter. Yes, and that's aboat all Mitchell
has "a nice map.-.Argus Leader. oh,
no, it isn't ALL She has the envy of
Sioux Falls, besides several other
equally as good attractions.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1889-08-30

Editor Taylor of Alexandria modest
ly disclaims any ambition TO be the
first state auditor, but frankly says in
his Herald:
Still, if the office was tossed i'm his
direction we don't believe he would
try very hard to dodge it.
And we don't believeanybody in the
party who would feel very bad if it
should hit him square.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1889-08-30
Burned to Death.

KANSAS CITY, Aug. 26.--Fire early
this morning in frame building IN
Kansas City, Kansas, destroyed a small
amount of property and burned Harry
Randall, aged years to death.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1889-08-30
The Yankton County Democrats
Go Through the Motions.
Brookings County Finally Goes
Against Mr.. Mathews.
The Pettigrew Combine Laid
Out in Lake County.
Three of the Four Representa-
tiyes Favor Edgerton.
DAKOTA CONVENTIONS.
The Yankton Democrats.

Special to the REPUBLICAN.
YANKToN, Aug. 24.-The county
democratic convention was held to-
day. Resolutions opposing constitu.
tional prohibition were adopted. The
delegates to the state convention are:
Obrlen, Harris, Peemiller, Sargent,
Welch, Noonan, East and Mooney.
Delegates to the judicial convention
are:
McCabe, Noonan, Gleich, Zlebach
Hamann and McDevitt.
The convention adjourned to Sept
18th, when the county and legislative
nominations will be made.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1889-08-30

WoBURN, Mass, Aug. 24.-At 1870
this morning Fred S. Nichols, living
in Winchester, while dellrious from
typhoid fever, procured a revolver and
shot his nurse, Agnes Smith, through
the heart, killing her. Before he could
be caught he fired two shots at his
father with effect,
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1889-08-30

The REPUBLICAN has received a
souvenir" sent out by the city Of
Watertown that is one of the most ele-
CANT and effective advertising schemes
ever made use of. Watertown is one
of the sureenough cities of South Da-
kota and the day is not far distant
when Mitchell will be linked to her by
hands of steel
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1889-08-30

The democrats of Dawson county
put up good ticket Saturday, which
is all the more reason for the republi-
cans to stand by their colors more
heartily than eyer before. No person.
al considerations should weigh an
ounce this year.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1889-08-30
Two Fatally Injured.

S11ANER, Pa, Aug. 26.-About three
hundred feet of the Lake Shore Gas
Co.'S. tipple at Ciera station fell this
morning Supt. Wessen and brother
were fatally injured, and four other
men were Slightly hurt,
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1889-08-30
A Kick from Scotland.

Scotland Citizen: The Alexandria
Herald evidently believes in the max
i'm of returning good for evil. In 1885
Alexandria was a candidate for capital
under the statehood movement and
their neighboring town of Mitchell
and Dawson county cast all their votes
for Pierre and Chamberlain, and Alex
andria, in the language of the day, not
getting smell. The Herald is now a
valiant supporter of Mitchell for the
capital.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1889-08-30

DENVER, Aug, 24.-During the pres
ent month twelve persons have lost
their lives in this city and vicinity by
using kerosene to start fires. Today's
record shows two were added to the
list. Mrs. Dulmadge, mother of assis-
tant fire chief of this city and Mrs.
Jeff Orr of Durango were fatally burn
ed while pouring oil from the can in
to the cook stove.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1889-08-30
THE SANTA FE WRECK.
Grand Army Delegates Wrecked
Near Strcater. Ill.

CHICAGO, Aug. 27.-The Evening
Journals Streater, ILL.,. special, says the
east bound vestibule train on the Chi
cage. Santa Fe Il California railway
from Kansas City, was thrown off the
track near that place this morning and
four coaches overturned. Fully fifty
passengers were injured but so far as
known none were killed.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1889-08-30
They Are Beginning to Kick.

Yankton Journal: The fact that
Mitchell's capital candidacy is getting
dangerous to the other aspirants for
capital honors could not be better
shown than by the vigorous kicks some
of the other towns papers are making
against her. She can stand them and
will vii, toO
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1889-08-30

Nlitchell's capital campaign has
reached the stage to which the Alexan-
dria Herald referred few weeks ago
when it said:
In three weeks other aspirants will
begin to abuse her.
Lay on Macduff. the huh gang of
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1889-08-30

There will be at least two contests
before the Huron convention, the US
ual one from Douglas county, and one
from Deuel., in which Mr., Loucks will
have a hand.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1889-08-30

The Miss Nancy of Harper's Weekly
continues to scold about the present
administration, but the present admin
istration continues its straightforward,
businesslike course just the same.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1889-08-30
Drowned While Bathing.

SEA VIEW, Mass. Aug. 26.-E. w.
Bowman, of Chicago, was drowned
while bathing here today. His body
was not recovered.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1889-08-30

The Sioux Falls Press has done the
people of South Dakota a great favor
by printing the constitution of the
state in full.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1889-08-30

The Sphinx county republicans deny
that their delegates are for Mccoy, but
are rather opposed to him, and will
favor Mathews.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1889-08-30

SAN PEDRO, Cal, Aug. 24.-The crui-
ser Charleston arrived here this morn
ing, having made an official trial run
of four hours yesterday afternoon.
The trial was successful in every way
The cruiser made the whole run and
developed an average Of sixty-seven
hundred horse power.
The sea was very rough and with
every roll Of the vessel her propellers
were lifted out of the water and the
engines raced with great rapidity, but
Notwithstanding the severe strain
nothing occurred. The cruisers test
as to seaworthy qualities was severe
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1889-08-30

New YORK, Aug. 24.-Paul Paimont
was held for extraaltion by United
States commissioner Osborne today,on
a charge of being implicated in the
robbery of 10000 francs from firm
OF Partisan bankers by clerk named
Null. Null was recently arrested
here and sent back to France with his
pretty wife.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1889-08-30
Special to the REPUBLICAN

Special to the REPUBLICAN.
BRooK1NGs, Aug. 24-The Brook
ings county convention in session here
today elected anti-Mathews delegates
to the state convention on vote of 50
to %. Three candidates for represen-
tives are farmers.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1889-08-30

OMAHA, Aug. 24,-The Western Cas-
ket company, of this city, was closed
out today on chattel mortgage. Liza
bilities $4,000: assets same.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1889-08-30

BOSTON, Mass, Aug. PA meeting
OF the creditors of George w. Hollis,
wool puller of Boston and Brighton,
was held here today. Hollis accounts
show his liabilities to be S1,1O3O0O, of
which $416,00O are contingent, con-
sisting of endorsements on accommo-
dation paper, for which the holders re-
ceived no consideration. OF the abso-
lutte liabilities $4,000 are secured.
The total assets are Ssl44. 600.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1889-08-30

Redlield Observer: Redlield is the
only candidate whose canvass is not
being worked ON the "proposed rail-
way" racket.
Come, now, be fair and admit that
Mitchell is not talking about proposed
roads" but simply about what she has
today, making her the most accessible
town in the field,
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1889-08-30
THE CRONIN TRIAL,
The Several Alleged Murderers
Brought Into Court.
Each of Them Asks for Sep
arate Hearing.
The Case Has Been Adjourned
Until Wednesday.
Every Indication of Il Hard
Fought Legal Contest.
THE CRONIN CASE.
The Alleged Murderers Are
Brought to Trial at Last.

The Alleged Murderers Are
Brought to Trial at Last.
CHICAGO, Aug. 26-The case of
Coughlln. Burke, Beggs, Kunze and
.O'sullivan, charged with completely in
the murder of DR.. Cronin on the fourth
OF last May, came to trial this morn
ing, AT the opening Of court, states
attorney Longnecker stated that three
OF the defendants would ask for separ-
ate trials. Attorney Donohoe pressed
a motion in behalf of his client, John
kunze, asking for a'separate;trial. lie
read Il long affidavit in which Kunze
stated he never knew DR.. Cronin dur
ing the latter's lifetime and declared he
was-entirely innocent of any completely
or knowledge of the murder.
Council for detective Coughlin read
an alliGavit setting forth what he be-
lieyed to he the course OF the prosecu-
ton, and saying that if followed out it
would Introduce testimonYwhich while
inapplicable to Coughlin, would never
theless prejudice his case. Counsel
then read an affidavit by Coghlin him
self asserting his innocence of any
completely in the crime. A counsel
for Patrick O'Sullivan read an affidavit
10y his client saying that certain evil
dance to be introduced against others
of the defendants it would be prejudi-
cial to his cause This was followed by
an affidavit by one of O'Sullivan's at
torneys, affirming the prejudical char
acter OF the evidence TO be introduced,
affecting O'snllivan's case, should he
be tried with the other defendants, but
which would be inadmissable if he
were tried alone,
Counsel for Martin Burke also SUBJ
mitted affidavit fora separate trial
for that suspect, stating that they
We're similar in character to those pre-
sented in the other cases. A similar
application was made in behalf of
Frank Woodruff.
At the request of states attorney the
hearing was then adjourned to meet
Wednesday in order to give him time
To prepare his argumentin opposition.
Suecial to the REPUBLICAN,.
MADISON, Aug, 24.-The Lake coun-
ty republican convention was obliged
to hold an evening session to complete
its work. Judge w. e. Howe Was
nominated for state senator. and C..;ls.
Bingham, BF. Knight and BIB Bowel
for members of the lower house. The
convention endorsed NIellette for gov
ernor, Aiken for judge, W. f. Smith
for state treasurer, and passed resolu-
ton favoring constitutional prohibi-
ton. The Pettigrew combination was
downed. for only one of the nominees
faYors Pettlgrew for the senate and
three prefer Edgerton.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1889-08-30

The acting secretary of state today
stated that no communications from
minister Lincoln upon the subject of
Behring sea seizure have been received
at the department. He had heard
nothing beyond what ne had seen in
the newspapers from the British gov
ernment or the intention on its part to
request arbitration, and in fact the de-
partment has had no communication
from the British government upon the
subject since secretary Bayard quilted
the office.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1889-08-30

LAWRENCE, Mass, Aug. 24.-George
Bush. of California, and Henry M.
Watson, of Billeria, Mass, fought to a
finish early this morning. Bush
knocked out Watson in the fifth round.
The fight was for $500.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1889-08-30

CHICAGO, Aug. 24.-Samuel Rosen-
baum, of James II. Walker Il Co., a
man widely known in commercial cir
cles, shot himself dead this morning
at his home on Prairie avenue. He
had been brought home in a cab Land
going straight to his room suicided.
No cause is known but poor health.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1889-08-30

Y The Sanborn county caucuses are
said to have resulted disastrously to
Col. Prices aspirations
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1889-08-30

j. Fred Meyer, of Iowa, has been ap.
pointed chief of division in the sixth
auditors Office.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1889-10-04
Ola Aeauaintaxess,

Let me tell you . pretty story.
Among the visitors in New York, dur.
ing the centennial celebration from
the South, was q gentleman on the
staff Of the Governor of Virginia. He
had written to a friend to engage q
horse for him to ride during his stay
in New York. A white horse, proud.
stepping and tender-limbed, was &C.
lected, and on the morning appoint.
ed was led in company with o coal
black steed to the spot where the Vir-
ginia gentleman and q friend were
ready to mount, when, 10! the black
horse paved the ground, shook his
head, showed great uneasiness, and
altogether behaved so remarkably
that he attracted great attention.
"As sure as live," said the rider
of the white steed to his companion,
you are mounted on Black Diamond,
my own old horse!"
"Nonsense!" said the other eques-
trian. "You wouldn't know Black
Diamond now, and he wouldn't know
YOU"
By this time n little throng ofspec.
tators had gathered, interested in
the scene. Black Diamonds saddle
was taken off, and under it was dis
covered an old scar, and u little tuft
of white hair, which proved his iden'
tity beyond a doubt. When his old
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