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The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1892-09-30
SOME PRESS COMMENTS
Chicago Inter Ocean.

Grover Cleveland has at last given 10
the world his letter of acceptance. The
careful reader will look in vain for evi-
dence in the letter as to why it should
have been delayed so long. It certainly
is not a great production. In fact it is
eedent that the beauties and advan-
tases Of free trade We're too much for his
unsympathetic and phlegmatic pen. It
is more at home with words of denun-
citation than those of comnendation, and
mostly relies on reiterating the stale dia-
tribes against protection.
Chicago Herald.
Instrong and gratifying contrast to
President Harrison's long, prolix essay
Of acceptance is Mr.. Cieveland's letter.
In style it shows a distinct improvement
upon the former public utterancesof the
Democratic candidate. There is moth
ing in this letter that can be misundel-
stood nothing that does not, in fact,
insist upon making itself understood.
Louisville Courier-J ourn:.l.
The letter of acceptance which Mr..
Cleveland sends out is calm, conserva-
tive document. He takes no step back
ward upon the great issue of tariff re-
form, but argues the question in thor
oaghly states,nanlilse way upon the Ine
laid down by the Chicago platform. In
this regard he leaves nothing to be mis-
understood or lnisconstrued.
NIinneapolis.Tr Tribune.
Mr.. Cleveland makes gallant strug-
gle to keep within hailing distance of
the platform prepared for him at Chi
cago by Colonel Watterson without
stultifying himself, and the result is
a rather more ingenious bit of work
than Senator Hill has yet done in the
same line.
Cincinnati Enquirer.
The style is clear and treatment vigor-
Gus, and yet withal the utterance is
modest. The attempt is not to tell the
party what it should do, but briefly out.
lines what it has done. 1t is essentially
a Democratic platform.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1892-09-30
The Interior Decorations.

The handiwork of God and man are
here shown in abundance. On the first
aoon ane t.ataf,,l,,, ~ -
noo. a.e ea'09iuliy "'talis gu sie county
exhlblts, ten IN number. The large
ears of corn, the huge squash and wa
termelons. apples of all varieties. nlnms.
,,,h,o+ ,,;at s+oaas g. So l;s'h ~s
.wi1ea' WINCH s'alus llVe ieet nlgn' corn
stalks reaching ~ feet high are all
samples of what South Dakota can pro-
duce from wear to year and the nresanca
- 49,. "a, m, .. - :
" oneeo p,ouuots' =, VIII fei11e 'lie u''h lnu
words SAID OF our state when seen by
eastern people.
An upward glance at the ceiling re-
yeals a handsome center piece in the
form OF a star made ofwheat straws and
wheat heads. The pink and white
drapery makes an elegant background
for the center and enhances its beauty
to a great extent The gallery was
given to the ladies of Mitchell to deco
rate and right we'll have they done
their work. All things imaginable
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1892-09-30
spceulated in Cotton,

New ORLEANS, La, Sept. 2s.-W. R.
Crossett, of Hope. Ark, whence he is a
fugitive from justice, was arrested in a
brokers' office and jailed. He defaulted
with $s1 900 of the Hope school district
funds, of which he was treasurer, and
had also taken considerable money De-
longing to the Peoples bank, of which
he was cashier. Most Of the money has
been recovered. Crossett attributes his
downfall to cotton future speculations.
When arrested he was conducting q
transaction in cotton futures.
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The Exterior Decorations.

tis with some feeling of pride and
thusiasm that the town of Mitchell
al1akes her first bow as an Exposition
and at the same time presents
If0sthe multitude of people an enterprise
gaistinctively emblematic of South Da-
ExDta's prod auctions. Why Mitchell peo-
SIs are SO particularly proud Of their
slxposition is from the fact that every
sll %htt Of material used for decorations in
stt6e way of corn, grains, grasses, ETC.,
lsSraised in Dawson county, and the
further fact that every dollar expended
\ SaSsthe erection of the building was con-
;sstfibuted by Mitchell people, including
Sd0nations of productions by the farmers.
h la frontage of 200 feet on Main and Fourth
n 33sStreets. The entrance to the building
n s0n the south side near the west end,
hsthe ticket offices on eithelA side.
sIGSlaxit is on the same side at the east
s#ia1dspf the building.
one approaches the building from
,8hegsOuth the eye is greeted with q
SaCHne at once SO brilliant and beautiful
ssiat it catches the popular favor. The
in the main consist of corn,
NJ NJ GRAINS, grasses, flax in the stalk, etc.
sssS9Yer the main entrance and exit 1882"
ssdHNswOrked in corn with a diamond
sSahaped design and modulated with diff
Weren't cOlors of corn make handsome
ssffpntispiece. In the center of the south
Il sida the words Corn Belt Exposition %
gsaIssssnade of red, yellow and white corn
L ind enclosed within Grecian border
design beautiful and effective.
ss Squares of large dimensions are also
II SSasnade of corn and fringed with flax and
wheat heads. Two roof gables gives an
pp0rtunity for some very handsome
scroll work of wheat straws and heads,
SSyaathe American eagle standing out in
bold relief as central figure. Nine
RI RI Hctrcular towers extend from the base OF
Sssthe building to a distance of 20 feet
hove the roof, and flag staff ut the
alSspp unfurls to the breeze q flag of each
The towers are profusely COW
as$lrted with corn, flax and wheat from top
FR ssttO ~ bottom and add much to the beauty
.ssIsOf the exterior of the building.
sISsO Sa On the west side the decorations are
VI much the same, the designs being
sS ightly different. In the two roof ga
Sbles appear the crop estimates for 1892
4 ssalnt one is shown shenf of wheat in the
NScentre and worked in letters of grain
and straw on scarlet back ground
with the legend, wheat 4l,7ll, 900
Nh This estimate is placed entirely too low
sand was made before the wheat report
had been made known. The crop is es
timated for this year at II. 600, 900 bush
els. In the other gable is almost per
#sf feet imitation of q bushel basket full o
made of corn husks, and beneath i
eaI5the figures and words, corn 47,llO,00'
VA I bushels. Around the base of the building
sS sugar cane is used in decorating ant
has been converted into handsome Mo
81 sale designs.
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Rang the Fire Bell.

WAucoMA, Ia, Sept. 2S.-Octavia
Woodward, aged 65, maiden sister Of
Charles Woodward, wealthy lumber
dealer Of West Union, has disappeared
suddenly. After search about the
premises the fire bell was rung, when
the town turned out, organized bands
and secured the country, but without
success Monday morning the sheriff
and several posses started out. The
woman has been subject to fits, and it is
thought that in one of these she wan
dered AWAY.
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Exposition Notes.

f. A. Bidwell came in with the Iowa
State Band Wednesday, and had placed
a banner the full length of the coach
the Exposition. At Sioux
City the band played several selections
and Frank passed around some adver-
tising literature. Allalong the line Mr..
Bidwell heard words of praise for the
Exposition and thought a large num-
ber of people from Iowa would come
here.
Judge G. G. Cole, the noted jurist OF
Iowa, will address the people on In
dependent day, Tuesday Oct. 4.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1892-09-30
ABRILLIANT SUCCESS
Such is the Opening of the
Corn Belt Exposition.
Splendid Musical Program Of
the Iowa State Band.
Eloquent and Appropriate Ad-
dress of Hon. d. Haney.
A Surprising Spectacle Greets
the Eyes of All Visitors.
The First Days Attendance
Better Than Expected.
AN Ausplclous OPENING.
A Surprising Spectacle Greets
the Eyes of All Visitors.
The First Days Attendance
Better Than Expected.
AN AusPlclous OPENING.
Exposition Opened to the Public
Wednesday Afternoon.
Wrom Thursday's Dally.)

In the presence of alarge concourse of
people the opening exercises of the
Exposition occurred Wednesday after
noon. The work in the morning was
hurried along as fast as possible in
order that everything might be ready
for the exercises.
Promptly at 2:30 o'clock chairman
Geo. A. Silsby called the assembly to
order and in few remarks appropriate
to the occasion introduced Rev. g. B.
Clark, who made most fervent and
effective prayer. Judge D. Haney was
then introduced and in the course of
his remarks paid a glowing tribute to
South Dakota and the city of Mitchell
and made some favorable comparisons
between our young state and eastern
states. In closing his remarks he
thanked the management, and the la
dies for the time they had given, and
the farmers of Dawson county who had
made it possible to rear SO grand a
y structure. He then declared the Ex-
position open for the editication of the
visitors.
After the speaking was concluded
the Iowa State Band rendered their
afternoon concert. The band consists
of SO musicians under the capable di-
rection of Prof. Fred. Phinney. Their
opening selection was from the opera
OF Semiramide and served to bring out
the full strength of the band. In the
soft passages the harmony was grand.
They play with q precision and skill
made nearly perfect by constant prac-
tice. In the course of their program
they rendered several very fine selec.
tions, among them being a sHunting
Scene, describing in music party ol
hunters going to and coming from the
field, and "reminiscences Of All Ma.
tions. which closed the afternoon pro
gram. The band has certainly caught
the popular favor and will prove one
of the strongest attractions OF the Elk.
position.
Early in the evening the people be
gan to gather at the Exposition build
ling in anticipation of the concert by
the Iowa State Band and were not dis
appointed by the grand music rendered
by this most excellent organization.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1892-09-30
! S8lEoLUME la NUMBER d.
Number of The CAPITAL marks
Of the thirteenth year of its
sle. The size and appearance Of
: g9sr as compared with its earlier
II ender further comment unneces-
JTlzE( I CORN BELT EXPOSITION.

tirst Corn Belt Exposition inthe
III the state of South Dakota is
plished fact, and when it is
red that six weeks ago the enter
merely a suggestion, the re-
ttained must be q surprise, not
visitors, but to the people them
| hose untiring energy and close
pRl tion have made the thing posi-
9ts ospirit of boasting, however,
B TfE REPUBLICAN calls attention
magnificent product of art, inge-.
md industry applied to the mar
esources of the Corn Belt. 1t
L Si xher with feeling of statewide
N md congratula alton; for this splen-
iSplay, housed in building whose
in1nstons and exterior adornment
SgsanIs excite the admiration and surprise
most critical, is but an example
spirit which possesses the people
AS 'sVly tEeSentire state, and which has been
V tied to this grand and brilliant
ls ession by areturn of the good crops
gave South Dakota her reputation
VI |ssSaSys 1882 to 1886.
SSSIsa m u Mitchell enterprise, therefore,
81 bespeak, in spirit of becoming
H H sRsrInSdssty, the generous consideration OF
Visitors for the Exposition.
SlsFs| sssSs . display of Corn Belt resources
ean point with pride and satisfaction
the extent and variety of the entire
hibition.
asSs aSsSS an expression OF the enterprising,
ss9aSnd progressive citizenship of the state
lOnth Dakota we can challenge COM
sSIsiik kisons with any of our sister states.
nv this Exposition SO auspiciously
ensd prove but the index of the begin
|jS3a SjS3aai5ngo Of a new development of the Corn
s! and South Dakota resources that
~ ShAll bring lasting prosperity to the
"a tire commonwealth.
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No Business for the Court.

WAucoMA, Ia, Sept. 2s.-Legal bust
ness in Fayette county is at a standstill.
People have quit wrangling and have
put their money into land instead Of
paying lawyers. The September term
of the district court closed Saturday,
having accomplished nothing of import
ance. Neither grand jury nor petit was
called and the week was occupied by at
torneys and judge in exchanging COM
plimentary remarks.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1892-09-30
THE STREET DECORATIONS.
Mitchell Merchants Enter Into the Spirit
of the Occasion.


of the Occasion.
A stroll around town shows that our
merchants and business men have en-
tered into the Exposition work with
their usual good will and energy. The
decorations, always neat and taste
full are abundant and varied. Many of
the productions of the field are used
with becoming effect, and excite the
admiration of the sightseers.
Landlord Conant has covered the
Alex Mitchell with an abundance of
draperies, till the front of the hotel is
half hidden. Will Layton's Japanese
lanterns and bunting, Scallin's and
Nichols's jewelry display and Rathbun
& ellis neat arrangement of draper
les and a window scene wherein heav-
ely loaded express train passes through
q tunnel makes this block one of the
most attractive. Farther down the
street may be seen the contributions of
James Lyons. Joseph Harker, Will
liam Dodson, the American Express
Co. all beautifully ornamented in var
ious styles.
Across Second street Kress & Co.,
Nelson's bakery, G. w. Adams and Sam
Weber have created handsome designs
and added very materially to the gen
eral effect, while F. Wedehase sports
an artistically arranged sign, composed
entirely of corn. From here to the
Milwaukee depot may be seen protu-
sion of draperies and national colors
on the business fronts of James Brown,
M. M. Smith, May & Suchy, Chas.
Rhoades, Jno. Michaels and Jno. Por-
terfeld that is especially becoming.
| The tasteful designs Of Green &
Stoll. Hammer & Hammer, Ward,
Hurley, Walrath, Priest, Kroln's. corn
pole and corn sign and coop of chickens
and the abundant decorations of the
First National bank make the west side
of Main street fairly revel in colors and
artistic adornment.
The Mitchell Dry Goods Co. have d
window scene in which a handsome
parlor is represented, while Smith &
Conyes' ice berg and evergreen grottc
remind one of Christmas time;;1 Gale has
filled his window with his choicest jew.
elery, and McGovern's beautiful winter
scene causes the thermometer to dror
perceptibly. On the corner of Third
and Main streets the Mitchell Printing
Co., Knowles & Greene and Beckwith
have about succeeded in completely
hiding everything in sight with the
decorations and banners that are flung
to the breeze.
4. Champeny Bros, in addition to fine
display Of fabrics, have erected an ex
cellent miniature representation of the
Exposition building in their show win
dow. Mizener has some monster spec.
| linens of grasses and corn, the Gazette
salutes the passerby with the nationa
colors, while Judge Grow filings out the
American flag apd posts his sombel
photograph on the front Of his Office.
! Taken in all the display is particularly
creditable, considering the immense
amount of work required, and the Elk
position visitors already presentexpres
themselves as delighted with the effort
: directed toward their entertainment
and amusement.
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Cincinnati Enquirer.
Another Anarch;stic Plot.

vienna, Sept. 2s-The Tagblatt of
this city has received dispatch from
Bologna, Italy, saying: "Two bombs
were exploded outside of the house of a
banker of this city. Subsequently there
was discovery Of a large body of nitro
glycerine, the explosion Of which. ex-
perts say, would have wrecked one-half
of the city. Eighty persons living in
Bologna and Pavaia and known to be
anarchists have been arrested,
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1892-09-30
llisarn,ed the Guards.

DALLAS, TEX, Sept. 2s.-At convict
camp six mics west of here "Commo-
dcre' Miller and twelve other prisoners
disarmed the guards and escaped, taking
with them the guns of the guards. An
alarm was given, and detachment of
deputy sheriffs and police started it pur-
suit. During the night hundred armed
men We're pursuing the convicts, but up
to late hour none of them had been
recaptured,
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1892-09-30

An exhibit from the Sioux reserva-
tion representing Presho county came
in yesterday.
81. j. Mohr and Ed Devy are the
stalwart attendants at the door and c..
III. Obland and A.. r. Groenke sell
tickets.
The electric lights were in good run
ming order last night and no trouble
need be anticipated for the future. J.
p. Gilbert has had this matter in
charge and he has succeeded in fur
nishing excellent lights for the Expo
sition.
A. Robe, the Exposition decorator,
received telegram Tuesday that his
services are wanted at Chicago inn
mediately to commence work in the
Kansas state building, and he left at
noon Wednesday for his home at Law
renee, Kansas. During his short stay
here Mr.. Robe has made a host of
friends by his courtesy and his ability.
as a decorator. Without any ostenta-
tious display Of authority he went into
the work earnestly and has presented to
Mitchell magnificent building.
Fl. G. Nichols has the exclusive
right to sell refreshments in the Expo
sition building.
The Sioux City train leaves that
place at I a. M, reaches Mitchell at
1880 a. m. and returns at $50 p. IN.
The Santee Agency Indian band will
arrive today to furnish part of the
street music.
One of the features of the Sioux City
Excursion tomorrow will be coaching
party Of twenty-four young people, who
will bring a tally-ho with them:
Much praise is due to A. j. Kings
who has had entire charge Of the con
struction Of the building. The commit
tee felt safe in placing the matter in
his hands, knowing full we'll that the
work would be done quickly and thor
oughly and as a fitting exhibit of his
skill as carpenter and contractor. 1t
has required a large amount of good
management on his part to bring about
the result, but he was equal to the task
and he has presented a work to the city
of which she may we'll be poud.
Fifty people of Badger township sigr
and send for publication the following
u We the undersigned citizens of Bad
ger and vicinity would respectfully re
: quest the management of the Corn Bell
Exposition that the Corn Palace be
closed on Sunday.
4 The Lyman Union Sunday Schoo
unanimously sustains the request.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1892-09-30
One of the Greatest shows.

Madison Sentinel: The Sentinel
presents a supplement with this issue,
giving information concerning the
Mitchell Corn Belt Exposition, that
bids fair to be one of the greatest shows
South Dakota has ever held.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1892-09-30
The rlankinton Grain Palace.

The Plankinton Grain Palace is COM
pleted and from all reports, it is an
honor to the citizens of that town and
Aurora county. The opening day was
on Wednesday and fully a thousand
people were present. Following is the
complete program:
Thursday, Sept. 29th-sioux City's
Friday, Sept soth-From Palace to
Palace, (Plankinton visits Mitchell.)
Saturday, Oct. 1st-Farmer's day.
Monday, Oct. 3d-Traveling mems
tuesday. Oct. 4th-Republican day.
Wednesday, Oct 5th-Democratic
day.
day.
Palace, Mitchell visits Plankinton.)
Saturday, Oct. 8th-Educationa day.
One fare for round trip. Good for
twenty days.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1892-09-30
Bad Ere mt Howard.

Howard, the capital of Miner county,
suffered a 100000 loss by a fire in its
business district Monday afternoon. Two
people were burned to death, and the
Howard Press Office was destroyed.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1892-09-30

Tuesday. Oct. 4th-Republican day.
Wednesday,, Oct. 5th-Democratic
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1892-05-27
Harmony, Brother, HARMONY

The Nelson Miner claims to have
never said anything against Bon
ner's Ferry. 1t seems to have for
gotten that it gave space to Convict
Allison's blackmailing notice, and
Of calling the particular attention
of parties contemplating investing
here. We have no quarrel with
the Miner and will have none, but
wish to unite with it in an effort to
give this great Kootenai country
the full benefit of the press. We
regret remark which appeared in
The HERALD during the editors
absence rejecting on the state of
business in Nelson. This remark
was unwarranted. We trust the
Miner will have the manliness to
apologize for its insulting remarks
against Nelson business men who
have invested here. Their conduct
here has been that of gentlemen and
business men of integrity.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1892-05-27
Dressmaking Parlor.

Mrs. Mussleman is now prepared
to take orders from the public and
solicits the patronage of the ladies.
She has had years of experience
and guarantees frst-class work.
Rooms opposite city hall.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1892-05-27
LOCAL NOTES AND PERSONALS.

Sunday last.
Clothes baskets at the c. o. d.
grocery house. 49-2t
w. c. Mclean is spending few
days in Nelson.
You are always next at Harris &
Garvin's barber shop. 1926
Coffee 25 cents per pound at the
G. o. d. grocery house. 1927
Ladies' riding saddle for sale
cheap at Eaton's store.
f. E. Cole, of Pilot Bay, spent
several days in town this week.
Kinnear & Williams sell butter
inc by the tub at l 7 cents per pound.
William H. Chambers started for
trip to the Kootenai lake country
this week.
R. L. Cheney made a trip up the
river this week to Lake City and
Libby Greek.
Kinnear q Williams have a full
line Of cylinder, valve and engine
oils. Get their prices.
w. G. McLain, of Nelson, who
has been spending some days in
the city returned Monday.
The Bonner house, under the
management of King & Gibbons,
will serve meals at all hours of the
day. As
William Van Gasken left on the
steamer Nelson last Wednesday for
the Kootenai lake country on
business trip.
]. R. Gallup and Miss Nettie
Gallup, of Balfour, were in the city
last Sunday and returned on the
Spokane Monday.
Ladies, if you want anything in
the glass or queensware line, table
cutlery, notions, ETC., go to the @.
Q. d. grocery house. 49-2t
Manager J. w. Troup, of the
Columbia and Kootenai Steam Nav
igation company came in town on
the Nelson Wednesday.
Mr.. A. Carney is erecting two
story block in Nelson to take the
place Of the stores recently burned.
The building is 60x65 and will be
well finished.
Contractors and builders figure
with us on hardware and nails.
We have the best stock and can
make you the lowest prices. Kin
near & Williams. 48
If you want French peas, mush-
rooms, deviled ham, Clipped beef,
strained honey or anything in the
staple or fancy grocery line, go to
the G. 0. D. grocery house. 1927
Charley Noyes, at the c. o. D.
grocery house, has just received the
following goods: Sailed salmon,
mackerel, white fish, Rex brand
sugar cured hams and bacon. 1926
R. Gray, jeweler of Demersville,
Mont, has decided to remove his
stock Of goods from that place to
Bonner's Ferry. He will locate in
H. w. Gates & Co.'s drug store.
G. Mussleman, the brickmaker,
is now prepared to do mason work
of all kinds, also to furnish masons'
material of all kinds and respect
fully solicits the patronage of the
public. AS
Remember that Harris & Garvin
close their shop at p. m Sundays,
so you had better be shaved early,
as there is always big rush at the
last moment and some are liable to
be too late. 1927
The ferryboat was carried away