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The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1890-01-04
NEW YEARS PLEASURES.
The Great Success of the Y. M.
G. A. Recention.

The Y. NJ. G.. n. New Years recep-
tion was an unqualified success. 1t
was so pronounced by everyone calling.
This were in no wise surprising,
though. The causes amply justified it.
In the first place the reception was
novelty--it was the first of the kind
that had been held in Mitchell, then
too the ganiZation under whose aus
pices it was given commended itself
favorably topeople generally, and last,
but in point ofimportance unquestion-
ably first, the large committee of ladies
was so admirable in its personnel that
the reception could not have been
other than great success, wholly In
dependent even of the other causes.
These ladies were Mrs. Frank Bidwell.
Mrs. j. M. Durell, Mrs. z. j. Mordotf,
Mrs. r. D. Prescott Mrs. Chas. Taylor,
Mrs. I. C. Griffith and the Misses
Emma Edgerton. Ollie Prescott, Ella
Espy, Mabel and Maud Silsby, Blanche
Durell, NJ. j. Hesse, Eva Keith, Stella
Adams and Helen Lester. They re-
ceived the many callers during the
afternoon and evening with so much
rare tact that every one had an enjoy
able time. There was nothing stiff
or formal or perfunctory in the
manner of reception-instead it was
throughout refreshingly informal and
genuinely cordial. The atmosphere
was altogether too social for wall flow-
ers to IL ourish-not one was seen dur
ing the evening. There appeared to
be something provided that exactly
suited the disposition of each caller.
If pleasant conversation failed to do
this there were a large number of
views of mountain scenery, given by
Mrs. G. II. Shaw and Dr. Geo. P. Dix,
and the files of last years Illustrated
London News donated by A. IL. Pehr-
son, to be looked overland several
games of checkers and chess, which to
many proved chief source of enter
tainment; and then the delicious coffee
ouu VluolIy uCllClOuS CohC, WalCA
were served during the entire recep-
ton, afforded, it were almost needless
to say, common source Of enjoyment.
There were nearly 175 callers, most
of whom registered. Fourteen new
members took out membership tickets
for the ensuing year. A small hand
bag hung on the wall for New Years
offerings was generously remembered
Books were kindly donated by Rev
John II. Babcock, Mrs. Rev. A. A.
Brown and others. A pretty piece OF
hand painting, tastefully framed, came
from Miss Stella Adams.
The reception in fullest measure rea.
liZed its aim. in that it brought TO q
very large number of people knowl
edge of the purpose and needs of the
association, and aroused in them ar
interest so thoroughly genuine, thai
these needs will of certaintv be meet
Il
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1890-01-04

wind-in some places three or four
feet deep. The shoveling of these
drifts from the walks where they per-
sisted in locating themselves has af-
forded much vigorous exercise Sunday
and today. AS a matter of course
sleighs and bob-sleds have put in an
appearance and everything In fact has
had a sure enough winter aspect.
Tee moisture that is certain to get
into the ground when the snow melts
will be gratifying to farmers. From
it they get some assurance at least of q
good crop season in the summer of 80.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1890-01-04

There is no question but that the
democrats of South Dakota are endeav-
soring to get together for effective
sworkin the future, hoping to profit by
the blunders or worse of the party now
sinthe ma ajority, and the possibilities
inthis direction should not be under
estimated 10y the republicans. A re-
cent evidence of this determination is
the establishment of democratic pa
pers in certain localities. the latest
instance being the Turner county Dem
aocrat at Parker
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1890-01-04

NJ. N. johnson, late Il candidate for
u. s. Senate: III North Dakota, has
some good ideas if the following ex-
tract from a recent letter of his is q
fair sample:
Let us not despair of the republic.
The American people are. on an aver.
age, and i'll the long run, the most just,
brave and generous people on earth.
They like to see good lighting with
fair play, and they still believe in a
free ballot and fair count with equal
rights to all, without regard to race,
color or previous conditions Of seryi-
tude.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1890-01-04

We are in receipt of advance sheets
commissioner Hagerty's new work
Dakota, including a history of the
yrritory up to the date of division,
md 9 complete compendium of valu-
,ble information covering the new
outh state since; and if the informa-
ion thus contained is a sample of the
,ntents of the entire book, it will
rove Invaluable to everybody. by
he way, the efforts of commissioner
1agerty ought to tie fully appreciated
throughout the state. He has follow
4 up and enlarged upon the excellent
work OF his predecessors, both of
whom were especially qualified for the
position.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1890-01-04
The Omaha andsouth Dakota.

The Omaha and South Dakota.
Vermillion Republican: 1t looks as
if there was going to be big boom in
the matter of railroad building IN this
state, early in the spring. That Omaha
and Jim river project promises to be a
big thing. And its promoters appear
to he in earnest. too.
Watertown Public Opinon: The
outcome of the Mitchell railroad con-
ference was the organization of the
Omaha u South Dakota railroad COM
pany, to build from Forest City to
Omaha via Blunt, Mitchell and Yank-
ton--a distance of $50 miles. 1t looks
like a Milwaukee L. ST. Paul enterprise.
However, it means the bridging of the
Missouri at Forest City and the plac-
ing of Watertown on the through line
of the Northwestern to the Hills.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1890-01-04

Brother Cressey, who has recently
done some excellent editorial work on
the Sioux Falls Press, has been az
pointed to position as assistant
librarian of the Senate. aud With char
sActeristic energy has already entered
upon his new duties. We heartily
congratulate the elder, but are forced
to admit that he has left an aching
void In the personal. theological and
Journalistic circles of South Dakota.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1890-01-04

The Sioux Falls Press mas taken ad-
rance ground on the necessity of re-
Hnchment in the several state insti-
atations, and we shall await with q
sfeat deal of interest the position it
assumes when move is made on the
sponitentiary salary list. and the ex-
a1penses of the deaf mute school.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1890-01-04
A Big Snow.

The snow of Saturday night was the
heaviest this section has had for two
years past The fall was probably
seven or eight inches. 1t was consid-
erably drifted by the strong north
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1890-01-04

sa|ISsssssiscretary Noble is taking steps to
s21l0tect st ltr, wi o have hitherto teen
the mercy of dishonest United
a(6tes land oll,te,s in the matter of
8lyms ut tf tus II cases where the
Oney has not Yet come under the
81 dFOf public funds.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1890-01-04

Pioneer Press special states that
Essident Harrison will in all proba-
Z lity deter issuing his proclamation
Il ming the reservation until spring.
I 6lssis done that congress may en-
B in legislation such provisions as
~ fulfill the promises made the In
ANNE by the commission.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1890-01-04
10 PLY sicians.

Sealed proposals for medical attend.
ance Gncludlng mediclne) upon the
county poor of Dawson county for he
year 1890, will be received by the
Auditor up to 12 o'clock noon Wednes.
day January 9Th. 1890.
r. I. ROBINSON, Auditor.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1890-01-04

~ Se Pierre Free Press res ponds to
lemand of the hour 10y issuing a
alvsedition with associated ress dis
tShes, and we may l"nk tor news
f henaef"rward in every way
10fthy the capital of great state.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1890-01-04

JOHN NJ. PEAsI
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1890-12-24
How It Is Done in China.

San Francisco. Dec. 23.-Chinese adyices
report the execution of the sentences on the
villagers hear Shanghai, China, for the
cruel murder of fourteen salt inspectors and
the burning of the bodies of the wounded
and dead. Last March the salt inspectors
made raid on village. They wore no
uniform and the villagers mistook them
for pirates. The inspectors seized a pile of
contraband salt which they found by the
side OF house, and while removing it to
their boats they were attacked by villagers
and overpowered. Nearly all were only
stunned by blows. but visit to THAR boat
showed the villagers that they had attacked
government officers. and fearful OF the
severe punishment they decided to
burn the boat, and with it
the bodies of the wounded inspectors
to remove all traces Of crime. So they car
ried the in ured men to the boat and despite
all their eutreaties set fire to it and burned
the whole. The CHIEF criminal was SEN
fenced to decapitation. but committed sui
eide before the day arrived. and according
to the law his body was exhumed and the
head struck off and exhibited as warming
to the public. -Four Others were stranglcd
and four exiled after heavy fines.
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1890-12-24
STRAY CONTRIBUTIONS.
Discussion and Pointers on and From
Both Sides of the Ocean.

Discussion and Pointers on and From
Both Sides of the Ocean.
LONDON, Dec. 23-Mr Gladstone. in his
letter to Sir Robert Peel's grandson Speak
err Peels sony who is the home rule candi-
date in the Marylebone district, says:
For the first time since commencing in
parliament the struggle under O'Connell.
the Irish party, bent on a constitutional
ing to Great Britain to pronounce judgment
in the contest between it and the minority
Of seceders under Parnell. The Liberals
of Great Britain, who themselves
since 1888 have had to resist and overcome
a similar secession, will not doubt which
and the true title, The Irish party withits
honorable tradition of resistance to wrong,
assured that they would enter the field at
moment of extreme interest, when the cause
Of wisdom justice and freedom has claims
upon all who love it, enhanced beyond the
ordinary standard"
DUBLIN. Dec. 23.-Canon Lee of Bray has
written to the Freenans Journal denying
Mr.. Parnell's assertion that at meeting OF
Dublin chapter the canon referred to him
as an honorable man, worthy of confidence
and support. II have only known Mr.
Parnell by rumor,' says Canon Lee land
my references to him at a recent private
meeting were anything but favorable"
TORONTO, Ont, Dec. 23.-At a meeting of
the representatives of the various Irish So
cieties of the city held to-day to make ar
rangements to welcome the Irish delega-
ton, should they visit Toronto heated
discussion took place as to which should be
welcomed. the Parnellites or the Mccarthy
ties. The matter was not decided. A gen
general committee is being appointed to
cooperate with the Toronto branch of the
National league
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1890-12-24
A VANISHING SCARE,
Indications That the emi-Indian War
Is lettering Ont.

indications That the Semi-Indian War
Is lettering Ont.
PINE RIDGE S. D., Dec. 23.-Short Bull
came i'll from the Bad Lands to-day and
had talk with Gen. Brooke. 1t was the
same old story, that there were men in his
camp who would come in provided that
promises we kept and the pledge
given that no one should be ar
rested and sent to prison. What Gen.
Brooke said is not known, but from what
was said yesterday by Gen. Miles no govern
ment officer or other official can make any
promises with the assurance that the gov
eminent will carry them out. TO bring in
these Indians under the pledges that they
ask, and then attempt to arrest or disarln
them, would precipitate massacre at Pine
Ridge. s..
BY heliograph 1t is learned at Rapid City
that Col. Staunton found some of the Sit
ting Bull tugitives and some Cherry Creek
Indians crossing the Bad river to Kicking
Bears camp. Stanton chased them into
the Bad Lands near White river, opposite
the mouth or Wounded Knee creek No
soldiers were hurt and probably no In
dians. ...a.. 49,
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1890-12-24

or Green Day, Wis. On Dec IL the woman
was missed. tits supposed she committed
suicide by jumping overheard.
Wholesale prosecutions are to begin at
once against trainmen on the Louisville &
Nashville. They are accused o.systematical-
" breaking into and robbing freight cars,
and it is even charged that wrecks have been
arranged in advance to cover evidence Of
wholesale theits.
Charles Ford has been sentenced to hang
at Ottawa, ILL.,, for the murder. June 49, Of
David Moore, u travelling man, in which
work he was assisted by William o. Brien
and Minnie Arm strong O'Brien receiv ed q
life sentence, but the woman has not yet
been tried.
James N. Henry, who acquired consider
able fame as a ''plunger." owning to his ex-
tensive operations on the Detroit board 0!
trade, where he is said to have lost 5000, 900,
has swindled the Grand Trunk out of 10, 600
at Chatham, Ont, He is defaulter to the
extent of $4,000.
Myron Van Auken, Republican candidat
for district attorney in Oneida county, New
York, in 1889, and who was beaten by a
large ajority, has brought suit against the
Utica Observer, alleging that each of twenty
two editorials damaged him 81, 900, making
w, 900 in all ON account of editorials. He
also charges that he is damaged $4,000 ad-
dltional by his defeat accomplished by these
publications, and claims $4,000 besides,
making total of $4,000 for injury to his
professional reputation.
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1890-12-24
FLAT, STALE, UNPROFITABLE.

Such Will Be the Present Week in Con-
gress.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 23.-It is unlikely that
any marked legislation will be achieved in
congress this week, and the failure to take
the usual holiday recess is not expected to
result in any measurable advancement Of
the public business.
In the senate the elections bill will prob
ably continue to engross attention and the
speakers if uninterrupted will consume the
frstthree days of the week. The possibili-
ties Of an interruption hinge altogether up
on the result OF the negotiations among Re-
publican senators upon the caucus financial
bill. 1t a harmonious understanding to
support this measure is reached, the elec-
tons bill may be laid aside III its favor and
the discussion in the senate turn on tinan-
cial matters until the day before Christmas,
when it is expected recess will be taken
until Monday.
1t is probable that successive adjourn
ments Tor two or three days at time will
mark the course Of the house during the
Christmas holiday season. No business Of
importance is expected to be done as so
many members of the house lest Washing
ton for home that quorum can hardly be
secured. Such days in the week as the
house is in session will probably be devoted
to unimportant measures, and to roll calls
on motions to adjourn. Several appropria-
ton bills have been reported, and all effort
may be made to pass some one of these.
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1890-12-24
a HORRIBLE SIGHT.
An Old Man, With Thoat Cut, Explain
ing How He Killed His Wife.

Ing How He Killed His Wife.
CHICAGO, Dec. 22.-Henry Christian
sen, sixty-one years old, choked his aged
wife to death in the bed room of his home
at 710 Drexel avenue, and cut his own
throat some time during Saturday night
The tragedy was seen by no one, and the
exact. time it occurred is unknown. Mr..
and Mrs. Christensen have been living with
their daughter and son-in-law, named Nell
son. They were absent until midnight
When Mrs. Nelson went to the room to
awaken her parents this morning her first
glance did not show anything wrong. APP
preaching the bed, she saw that her fathers
face and breast were all bloody and as he
breathed spurts of blood came from the
great cash in his throat. In moment she
mad called her husband, and they attempted
to waken he'mother only TO learn she was
dead. The blood on some knitting yarn
on the razor blade showed that act had been
committed early in the night, as the blood
was dry.
Christensen was still alive and conscious.
He could not speak, but could understand
what was said to him. When asked if he
had killed his wife he nodded affirmative
ly, and horrid gurgle came from the
wound in his throat as he attempted to re-
ply. AS he acknowledged the crime he
motioned with his hands how it had been
done. He also slgnifed that he had cut
his own throat, and pointed to the razor as
he nodded his head, sending spurts Of blood
out and over his shirt He cannot recover.
1t is difficult to find a motive Tor the
crime. Christensen was somewhat morose
and taciturn, but was not usually quarrel
some. His son-in-law suggests that he was
somewhat jealous OF his wife. She was
knitting stockings Tor Christmas presents.
and this did not please the husband, and he
half objected. Possibly this enraged him
last night. as she frequently sat up to knit
after he wanted her to 80 to bed. The sup
he wished and he threw her on the bed, and
then, in fit Of jealous fury, choked the life
out of her. She was found in the bed. but
with her clothes on. Christensen was also
on the bed by her side. but was undressed.
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1890-12-24
A Brave Texas Girl.

Il telegram from San Antonio, Tex
as, ofNovember 8, gives this remark
able story of frontier bravery. the
heroine being Pauline Collier, sixteen
years old of Childress, a new town in
the Panhandle country, this State.
She is pupil in the Childress dis
trict school and, although she lives
ten miles from that town, makes
the trip back and forth each day on a
spirited Texas pony. One morning
she left home at an early
hour, and was riding leisurely along
when she espied an enormous cata-
mount (zoologicallv termed the
North American tiger) Immediately
in front Of her, crouched in the short
prairie grass, ready for a fatal
spring. With admirable presence of
mind Miss Collier seized the lariat
hanging at her saddle bow, and with
great de1terity the animals neck
was encircled by the deadly coil. At
a word from it's mistress the pony
which Miss Collier rode sprang away
at q gailop, dragging the savage
but helpless monster to death. Up
on becoming satisfied that the
savage brute's life was extinct the
youn glndgauntied the rope from
the pommel of her saddle
leaving the beast stretched up
on the prairie behind her. Proceed.
ing on her way to school, she met
several cowboys and related her
story. They went to the spot where
the dead panther lay and stripped
OF it's hide, which will be made into
a robe and presented to the coura-
geous girl. The pantner weighed
21O pounds.
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1890-12-24

THE widow of General Custer says
that he was the first OF American
army officers to experiment. on the
rattle-snake as an entree. His cook
prepared the dish under protest, and
rs the general was eating the dainty
he saw the alarmed negro cautiously
peering in through q crack of the
tent, doubtless expecting to see his
master drop down in fit ...
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1890-12-24
MISCELLANEOUS NOTES.

Hancock, Italians & Co., proprietors oil
the Gracey Tobacco warehouse Of, Clarks-
Vile. Tenn. have made an assignment. Liza
biities about $3.50, 900; assets much greater.
The pope approves of the Irish bishops
manifesto, but he declines to make a public
statement on the dissension in the Irish par
ty.
Gov. Steele OF Oklahoma has returned the
Kingfsher capitol bill to both houses of the
legislature, with q communication setting
forth his objections to it. This Legislature
refused to change the bill =
The Chicago, Burlington & Northern has
donated q tract Of land at Dubuque, Iowa,
on which Chicago capitalist will at once be-
gin tire erection of packing house. The
capital stock is 100000,
The steamer San Juan, from Panama to
San Francisco, brings news of ravages OF
cholera in Guatemala. More than ~, 600
cases are reported in the state, and 1900
deaths occurred in the city Of Guatemala in
seven weeks.
A man in Madrid suffering with eonsump-
ton, who was inoculated with the Koch
lymph, has just died. A post norton exam
ination$ revealed the usual consumptive ap-
pearnnces and pericardicai swelling.
The local board OF directors of the world 8
fair have formulated a plan, which it ie
hoped the Illinois Central will accept, for the
use of the railroad company's land on the
lake front for the worlds fair.
At Decatur, ILL.,, April 6, 1891, the depart.
ment of Illinois and members from every
state in the Union viii celebrate the silver
anniversary of the Grand Army of the Re.
public,
At Pine Bluff, Ark. Judge Elliott sentenc.
ed a murderer to be hanged on Thursday
because Christ was crucifed on Friday, and
he would not insult tho memory of the found.
er Of christianity hy sentencing murderer
to be hanged on that day.
A special grand jury has been called il,
Kansas City to investigate charges made by
a Pittsburg man that he could not procure
the franchise for an incline plane company in
Kansas City on account of the grea t amount
of money demanded by some of the council.
men as brides.
The New York Medical Record, speaking o.
the experiments in New York with DR.. Koch.
lymph, says that too much must not be ex.
pected, but that from the experiments Sc
far there are strong hopes for all the claims
made for the remedy, and the action OF the
lymph is OF great clinical Importance.
When Mr.. Hubbard, minister to Japan
was recalled from that country the govern
ment officials of Japan. desiring to testify
their regards for him. sent him beautifully
ornamented watch. This watch is now in
the Georgetown Cd. c. custom house, where
good round sum has been assessed against
it as duty. ~ ..-
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1890-12-24
UNFORTUNATEEVEN

Near Jimtown, Pa, two Americans named
Watkins and Hunting were attacked by O
gang of Huns and badly beaten.
"A man supposed to be David O'Leary of
Chicago was struck by train near james
vile, Wis, and killed.
Fourteen cars otthe Louis vile, New Orleans
& Texas. loaded with bales of cotton, were
destroyed by fire :at Burns Station, La. The
loss is heavy.
The Anchor Line steamer City of Baton
Rouge from St. Louis for New Orleans, with
q full'cargo of western produce, sank near
Hermitage Landing, La, Boat and cargo a
total loss. No lives lost.
While a cage loaded with workmen was de-
scending'int coal mine in Belgium the
rope snapped, precipitating the cage to the
bottom of the 'colliery. Eighteen miners
were killed.
At Milton, Wis, four sons of Xavier Hurd
were hauling q tank of water for some well
drillers when their tank tipped over on the
boys. Three Of them escaped with slight
injuries. The fourth, aged fourteen. had his
neck broken and skull crushed.
AT a birthday celebration in the Buchtel
college at Akron, Ohio, thirty lady students
were gathered in the society's library build
ing. They were entertained by eight, who
wore masks and loose flowing garments with
high hats, also covered with cotton. The
hat of Miss -Aurelia Steigmier OF Utica N. Y,
caught fire and communicated to the entire
party. Every effort was made to save the
young ladies, whose screams were heard
throughout the building and whose blazing
costumes seemed to fill the room. Miss
Mary Stevens of Clifton Springs, N. Y, had
every particle of clothing burned from her
body, and rolled over and over in the center
OF the room. where little group tried to ex-
tinguish the flames. Miss Steigmier was
burned from head to loot, and both will
probably die