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The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1897-05-14
SCHOOL BOARD MEETING.
The New Board Makes Different Organ
ization Than at the Other Meeting.

The New Board Makes = Different Organ
ization Than at the Other Meeting.
The board of education, which has
been in state of uncertainty for the
past week, has righted its difficulties
according to law and will be able to
pursue the even tenor OF its way.
There is little necessity for going into
detail in reference to the other meet
ings, suffice it to say that when the
first meeting was held, one day before
the regular time, number of the mem
bers believed that it was illegal and
called a meeting of the board under
the law, transacted what business was
left from the old school board and ad-
journed for one week, when every
member could be present to assist in
the organization. The board held a
session Friday evening and proceeded
to organize. Before any nominations
took place, w. b. Helwig, who was
elected president at the former meet
ing which was declared illegal, made
some remarks to the board in which he
stated that he was not candidate for
the position and would not accept.
The board then elected E. B. VanAl-
stine president and G. W. Adams vice.
president. The candidates for clerk
were F. A. Bidwell, Thos Wallace and
Mrs. Mary Skinner. But one or two
ballots were taken when Mr.. Wallace
was declared elected. In conversation
with several members OF the board
there is every reason to belihve that
the difficulty just passed through is
bridged over 30 that there will be no
factions on the board and that they
will be able to work in harmony for the
best interests of the school. On Friday
evening, May IA, the board will hold
another meeting at which time the
teachers for the ensuing year will be
selected. In selecting the committees
Mr.. VanAlstine made practically the
same appointments which were pub
lished after the recent meeting. The
salary OF the south side primary teach
er was raised to S45 per month. A bill
for trees planted on the school property
to f. G. Newbury, was allowed as was
also one to the W. ]. Healey Hardware
Co. for repairs on the closet at the
high school building.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1897-05-14
HERE NEXT WEEK
Collegiate Orators and Athletes. Will
Take Mitchell by Storm Next
Tuesday and Wednesday.
A Great Program Has Been Arranged
for the Two Days and Large
Crowds Expected.
is ORGANIZED NOW
Board Of Education Has Organized on a
Legal Basis Will Elect the
Teachers Tonight.
THE COMING MEETINGS.
Programs of the Y. NJ. G. A. and of the
Athletic Contest to be Held Soon

Programs of the Y. NJ. G. A. and of the
Athletic Contest to be Held Soon
The Y. M. and Y. w. C. a. Inter-col-
legiate conference whicn meets at
Mitchell, May 15Lu 10 17th, promises to
be one of the best ever held, The COL
lege department of the Y. M. G. A.
movement has made very rapid pro-
gress since it was first organized. The
needs OF Christian young men and
women are fully supplied in this de-
par,nent for educated Christians. The
slate of South Dakota has a good or
ganization of college associations which
is clearly seen in every college in the
state where there is an association.
The present conference will be conduct
ed by Secretary G. " Vickrey of Ne
braska, assisted by Rev. A. E. Thorn
son, the we'll known evangelist, who is
q Y. M. G. a. man and we'll acquainted
with college life. Rev. John Comm
will present the missionary interests,
and will be assisted by student volun-
teers. Many papers will be read by the
leading young men and women workers
of the state. Good music will be fur
nished and Frank Baker will lead the
song services. Everybody will be
welcome at these meetings. Come and
hear what this worldwide organization
is doing.
Following is the program for the
three days meeting:
SATURDAY, MAY Is.
700 o. m.-Business meetings.
7:30-Union devotional meeting.
8:O0-Address-The Victorious Life,
Secretary c.. V. Vickrey.
9:C0 p. m.-Reception.
SUNDAY MORNING, 10Th.
9:3O-DeSotiona meeting led by Rev.
A. E. Thomson.
800 p. m.-Missionary meeting.
Song service led by Frank Baker.
3:3O-College Students Responsible
ity in Missionary Work, Rev. John
Comm. Ten minute papers. Work OF
Volunteer Band, Miss Trueax, Yank-
ton. How the Missionary Committee
Interests Students, j. P. Hauser,
Mitchell.
SUNDAY EVENING.
7:3O-Devotional Meeting.
S:00-Song service led by Frank
Baker.
S:l5-Evangelistic Service, Rev. A.
E. Thomson.
MONDAY, MAY l7th.
| S:30-Roll call of Delegates, Reports
from colleges.
9:3O-Relation of PRESIDENT to Com
mittees, Lillian McDonough, Mitchell.
Discussion.
1O:OO-Practicol Methods of Personal
Work, E. T. Cotton, Mitchell. Discus.
sion.
1l:O0-Business meeting.
2:00-Bible Study Methods, Rev. A.
E. Thomson.
3:00-Opportunities for Usefulness in g
Small Association, F. F. Judson, Sioux
Falls.
3:3O-Methods for securing Funds for
Local Work, S. E. Morrison, Vermil
lion.
4:OO-What the Y. M. G. A. should
Do for Sports, L. F. Luuday. Yankton
7:30-P1ayer and Praise Service.
S:00-Address, Inter r-collegiate Work
lC. V. YickraY.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1897-05-14

The tramps who visit around in this
vicinity seem to have their nerve with
them. Tuesday one of the spec,
les called called at the residence of
John Reed and knocked at the rear
door, but Mrs. Reed did not respond at
once to the summons and thereby Mr.
Reed was the loser of q valuable pair OF
trousers, which had been pressed into
service but once. The tramp espied
the pantaloons hanging on the porch
and without waiting to take the
chances on getting meal took the
trousers and skipped out the back way,
Mrs. Reed appearing on the scene just
as the tramp vanished from view.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1897-05-14

Capt. Bennett and Lieut.. Anderson
Of the Salvation Army went to Sioux
Falls Wednesday. The lieutenant has
finished her engagement with the army
here and will 20 to some other point,
but Capt. Bennett will return ia few
days. A farewell meeting was held
last night in honor of Lieut.. Anderson'a
departure.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-12-22
The Shakers of Mount Lebanon

The Shakers Of Mount Lebanon, q
community Of simple. honest, God
fearing men and women. have pre-
pared the Shaker Digestive Cordial
for many years, and it is always the
same, simple, honest, curative med.
icine that has helped to make the
Shakers the healthy. long-lived peo-
pie that they are. The Shakers
never have indigestion. This is
partly owing to their simple mode of
life. partly to the wonderful proper
ties Of Shaker Digestive Cordial. In
digestion is caused by the stomach
glands not supplying enough diges-
tive juice. Shaker Digestive Cordial
supplies what's wanting. Shaker
Digestive Cordial invigorates the
stomach and oil its glands so that
after awhile they don't need help.
AZ evidence OF the honesty Of Ssaker
Digestive Cordial, the formula 10
printed on every bottle. Sold BY
druggists, price 10 cents to 81 per
bottle.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-12-22
BOSTON ELECTS THE DEMOCRAT
Quincy Made Mayor by a Majority Owe
Curtis Of Nearly 1000 Votes,

Curtis OF Nearly 1000 Votes.
Boston. Dec. %. - Mayor Josiah
Quincy, Democrat. was reelected yes
terday by a decreased plurality over
ex-Mayor Curtis. his opponent two
years ago. although the city went Re-
publican at the state election last
month. The attempt to split the DEM
ocratic vote in the city by vigorous work
on the part Of Thomas Riley, running
as silver Democrat, proved futile His
rallies were crowded and his audiences
apparently intensely loyal. but less than
5000 voters supported him at the polls,
the Democrats as a rule remaining loyal
to Quincy.
The surprise of the election was the
small vote on Riley. Even in the wards
where he made his greatest effort and
where he was backed by young politi-
clans who claimed to have a strong fol
lowing only a few were found in his
support at the polls. while in his own
precinct he received but two votes. The
total vote was little more than that OF
two years ago. The total vote for may
or. with one precinct missing, Is as fol-
lows: Quincy. Democrat. 39,707: Curtis,
Republican. 1874: Riley. Bryan Dem
ocrat. 2,sS5: Goldstein. Socialist. 776.
Meriden, Conn.,, Dec 22-The city cleo.
ticn held here yesterday resulted in a
Democratic victory. Amos Ives the
Democratic nominee for mayor, defeat.
ing his Republican opponent. Arthur s.
Lane. by about $50 majority. Democrat
ic aldermen and councilmen were elect.
ed In three out OF the five wards.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-12-22
CABINET TALKS CIVIL SERVICE
Senate Likely tn Have Some Interesting
Disquisitious 20 Consider.

Senate Likely tn Have Some Interesting
Disquisitions 10 Consider.
Washington. Dec. 22-The cabinet
meeting yesterday was largely given UP
60 discussion OF the suggested changes
in the civil service regulations. The
senate resolution introduced by Cullom
calling upon the various cabinet officers
for letters as TO what changes or modi-
fcations, II any. in their opinion. ought
to be made In the civil service regula.
tons. what clerks should be taken out
ofthe classified service and what placed
In IL. etc. really calls from each one Of
these gentlemen an essay OF civil SER
vice. The resolution affords the MEM
bers OF the administration an opportu-
nifty Of which they are glad 10 avail
Themselves. and the communications
which they will transmit 10 congress
early in January cannot fail 10 be inter.
esting IT. many ways. as showing the
practical operations OF the civil service
law. its weak points and strong points,
and indicating wherein 1t may be i'm
proved.
II Is now pretty generally understood
that the president has in contemplation
another civil service order, which will,
| embody in the main the suggestions
which will be outlined IN these commu-
nicaiions Of his ministers. and when
that shall have been formulated IL is
common opinion that there will be very
little fighting ground left for the anti
civil service men to stand on. II is gen.
orally believed that the president is
willing 10 recognize the substantial Jus
tice OF many OF the criticisms which
have been urged against the civil SER
vice regulations as they are now ad-
ministered. ard that re stands ready
and willing TO make such notifications
as will correct the abuses and weak
nesses complained Of without the inter.
vsn;ion Of congress.
| service element will then be TO demand
the unconditional repealof the civil SER
| vice law. AT the cabinet meeting yes
| terday there was no dissent from the
proposition that the civil service law
ought to be and would be upheld. The
principle OF the system. in the opinion
Of all. must be maintained. but there
was scme difference OF opinion as to the
extent of its application. In connection
with the senate resolution II was pointed
cut that In some Of the departments.
nstably those Of the state and navy.
comparatively few changes Sould be
made that would be an improvement
upon the present conditions In some
other departments exceptions to the
operation Of the law. in the opinion OF
the cabinet members. ought TO be made
Some positions they reported were in.
Guided IN the blanket order OF President
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-12-22
JofTlNcs FROM JosLIN.

Beeexy DstoA - NOwsy Neggoes Ab0ot
shs UeDse End Of the County.
Joslin. Dec. 22.-Now the farmers
are wondering because of Mr..
Swsnk's appointment to the poor
farm) who will be our stock buyer.
There viii DO four Christmas trees
ia our vicinity, one each at Rose Hill.
Hillsdale, yuma and Joslin, with
each Al entertainment.
At Charles Hsas' sale Tuesday last
everything seemed to 90 ut rather
low figures. Cows sold from SO to
t25. A span OF mules sold for IS.
A letter has been received from
,Klondike stating that everything ia
frozen but whisky, which 10 retailing
for so cents drink, and frozen pots.
tees for 81 per pound.
F. E Crompton. Jr., IL shipping o
car load OF bAled timothy hay to
George w. Wilson. Of Alpha, at
Is SO per ton. loaded in the Car at
Joslin. Farmers are predicting that
hay will yet fetch good price.
The revival meetings at Hillsdale.
which we're brought to close Sunday
evening last. have resulted in 80
going forward for prayers, and 60
have joi.'ed the Methodist and other
churches Miss Madge Adams. who
hiss preached and taken prominent
part ut these meetings, hiss returned
to her home ut Lafayette. Ill.
The news that J. e. Swank had
been appointed steward Of the Rock
Island county infrmary seemed to
strike our citizens like an electric
shock. simply because it almost
seemed az il w. H. H. Dow had the
position for life. However, it is
generally conceded that the loaves
and fishes. or in other words. the
offices with their monuments, should,
as often as possible, be passed around.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-12-22
TENEMENT HOUSE FIRES.

Insurance Patrol Works ~ Faithfully For
the Poor as For Those Who Are Insured.
There is an article in St. Nicholas on
"The Fire PATROL" written by Charles
T. Hill, who has contributed series OF
papers to that magazine ON the New
York fire department. Mr.. Hill says:
At fires in the homes OF the poor these
detachments of the patrol wolk just as
earnestly and conscientiously to save
property as they would in the expensive
ly furnished mansions Of the rich. At
tenement house fires they are of great
service. First, they aid in getting the
people out; then, gathering the goods
together, the patrolmen protect them
from water with tarpaulin covers. The
majority of these fires break ont in the
Easements or cellars, then, following
the air and light shafts to the top floor,
they spread and do the greatest damage
i'll the upper stories. To extinguish these
fires the other floors below have to be
flooded, and were it not for the fire pa
troll in many cases the poor families
would lose everything they owned.
One of the captains of the patrol re-
marked: "Why, it would do your heart
good if you could hear how profuse
these poor people are in their thanks,
and the blessings they shower on us
when they find we've saved their things.
They go running around, wringing their
hands and crying. 'Everything's lost,
everything's lost! And then, when the
fire is out, we lead them hack and show
them their things, as dry as chip un-
der the covers, ard-well, say, there
isn't anything they wouldn't do for us
Half the time they're not insured, and
it isn't our business to protect people
who are not but we're not supposed to
know everything, and our orders are to
protect property first and find out
whether it is insured afterward, and it
is not our fault if we save the little all
Of a lot of poor creatures who half the
time haven't change of clothes to their
backs. You bet we get to work Just us
quick in a tenement house fire US in a
big house OH Fifth avenue, and VIC do
the same work in both places, no mat.
ter whether it's for the rich or the poor. {"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-12-22
seems To he Pronc to Evil.

Lacrosse. Wis. Dec. pm. o. Han
son. former pastor Of the Avon Street
church. one Of the strongest Norwegian
Lutheran congregations in the city, who
a few years ago was expelled from the
ministry by the synod on account of al
legged improper conduct. is now con-
fined in the Lacrosse county Jail on the
charge OF blackmail and attempting to
extort 1880 from Mrs. Norem. a widow,
daughter Of Andrew Fjelstad, Of the
State bank Of Lacrosse. and one of the
leading Norwegian citizens of the city.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-12-22
Injunction Against a Prize Fight.

Chicago. Dec. 22.-On account Of the
action Of Judge Brentano in issuing an
injunction against the use Of the Lake
Front army. the Tracey Walcott fight
was postponed by its managers Efforts
will be made at once to secure another
hall in which to hold the contest and
il is believed that satisfactory arrange
ments OF some kind will be concluded
by today. and the fight take place
tomorrow or Friday night
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-12-22
Celluloid - Risky a. Dynamite.

New York. Dec. 21.-Two paper boxes
filled with cellulcid combs came in con-
tact with steam pipes Of a car on the
Sixth avenue elevated railway yester-
day and exploded with great force while
the train was standing at station. Two
men were hurt by the explosion. and
three women tainted. There was apanic
on the car. but no others were hurt.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-12-22
Bryan to Go to China.

Washington. Dec. 22-Senators who
have seen President Mckinley regard
inS the appointment Of Charles Page
Bryan as minister TO China find that the
president has nc present intention of
reconsidering the appointment. Some
suggestions have been made that Bry-
an be sent to some other mission and q
more trained diplomat be sent to China,
but they have not met with Endorsement
at the White House. The president made
II clear that he preferred Bryan for the
place. and was not contemplating any
change in the selections he had made
for foreign ministers
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-12-22
Fatally Burned by an Explo,Ion.

Kansas City. Dec 2l.-As a result of
an explosion Of crude vapor in one Of
the boilers at the works Of the Kansas
City Gas company. Frank Connors. as
sistant gas maker. was so badly burned
that he will probably die James MUIR
ply. fireman. and James Miller, steam
filter, were also seriously burned. Both
will recover.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-12-22
Edward IIIe Drum Corps.

Probably introduced from the east, il
is frequently mentioned n.the accounts
OF the first crusade When Edward III
and his queen made their triumphal en-.
try into Calais. "tambours, or drums,
were among the instruments which
we've played in their honor. Another of
these was called maker" or kettle.
drum, taken. together with its name,
from the Arabs The poet Chaucer also
mentions this instrument in his descrip.
ton Of the tournament in the "Knightes
Tale"
Eyfes. trompes, nakeres and clariounes,
That in the bataille blowen blody souncs.
The king generally kept a troop Of
these bandsmen or minstrels in his EN-.
ploy, and We read that Edward II on
one occasion gave sum Of 60 shillings
to Roger the Trumpeter, Janino the
Nakerer and others for their perform.
ances.-Chambers' Journal.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-12-22

SCR B N r IS
M A G A Z l N F.
F O R 1 8 9 8
A GREAT PROGRAM.
THE STORY OF THE REVOLUTION
BY Senator Henry Cabot Lodge, to
run throughout the year. (for the
frst time oil the modern srt forces
and resources will be brought TO
bear upon the Revolution. Howard
Pyle and . corps Of artists are
making over 100 paintings and
drawings expressly for this great
work
CAPTAIN A. T. MAHAN'S "rhe
American Navy In the Revolution. ~
TO be illustrated by Carltoa L.
Chapman, the marine artist; Harry
Fem, and others.
THOMAS NILSSON PAGES FIRST
LONG NOVEL, RED Rock "A
Chronicle Of Reconstruction" Mr..
Page has devoted four years to the
story, and he considers it his best
work. illustrated by b. Yves.
Clinedinst.)
RUDYARD RIPLING. RICHARD
HARDING DAVIS, JOEL CHAND.
LERHAIRtS. GEORGEw. CABLE
and others, are under engagement
to contribute stories during 1898.
ROBERT GRANTS SEARCH.
LIGHT LErTERS"-replies to var.
ions letters that came 10 conse-
quercs ~ his .Refi actious OF q
Married Man" and The Opinions
Of . PHILOSOPHERS.
1.-THE WORKERS" in . new field
Walter A. wyckof. the college
man Who became . laborer, will
tell about his experience with
sweat-shop lsborers and anarchists
in Chicago. illustrated from lie
BY W. II Leigh)
THE THEATRE. THE MINE, otc.,
will be treated In "rhe Conduct OF
Great Businesses" series (ss we're
The Wheat Farm" "Th. News
paper" ETC.. in 81. with numer.
Gus illustrations.
LIFE AT GIRLS COLLEGES-liks
the articles on Undergraduate
Life At Harvard. Princeton and
Yale" and - richly illussrsted.
POLITICAL "REMINISCENCES by
Senator Hosr. who has been in
public life for iorty.6ve years.
c. ID. GIBSON will contribute ,~o
serial sets Of drawings during IS,
"a New York Day" and "Ihe
Seven Ages Of American Woman. "
The full prospectus for - IN small hook
form rs psSesl. printed 10 tuo eolorS,
nth numerous Illustrations tcoves and
tecoratoas ~ Naxnef Parrish. vii
ee sert upOe Application, postage paid.
rRIcE. "a A YEAR. = CENTS A NUMBER
CHARLES scRrHSERs SONS. NEW YORK
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-12-22

The nest which is made into soup
and eaten by the Chinese is that of a
bird closely allied to the swift. The
nests are made of gelatinous secretion
from the mouth of the bird.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-12-22

I'VE know Of no review published, In this
country or in Europe. which combines so success
fully IS the AMERICAN MONTHLY the alertness.
timeliness, and energy Of journalism with the
sound Judgment. carefully weighed opinion, exact
knowledge and weil-ohosen English Of the purely
literary periodical. The Outlook.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-12-22
Boiler Explosion Kills Three Men.

Evergreen. Ala, Dec 2l.-Late satur-
day afternoon the boiler Of the engine
OF the Bear Creek Mill company burst.
killing three men instantly. fatally in
turing one other and wounding three
more. Two Of the killed are Jack Clip
per and Monroe Sullivan.
To1nn Conunson nave PC Come.
Columbia, S. c., Dec. 20-In every
Episcopal church ia this diocese there
We're preached s-rmons bearing on the
necessity II. the obserssnce Of the sixth
commandment. Thou shalt do no muir
der. There were twice as many homi-
cides in, this state in TIE past year as
there were In the year before.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-12-22
RETIRED RIGHT 10 THE LIMIT.

Cleveland that night better not hav'
H. included
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-12-22

0seenbacks Have IN Experience They
Have Not Had for Ten Years.
Washington. Dec. 22.-Coffin. the act
Ing controller Of the currency, yester-
day called attention to the fact that the
retirement of national bank notes dur.
Ing the FIRST twenty days Of this month
reached the sum Of ss.0o0.00o This is
said 10 be the first time during the last
ten years that the voluntary retire.
ment has reached this amount in any
one month. Under the national bank
act the United States treasurer is not
allowed to receive for the retirement Of
circulation more than s3,00o.Co0 in any
one month. and hence all deposits to re-
tire notes during the last ter days Of
this month must be refused.
This exceptional condition, Coffin says.
is due TO the prevailing low rates of in
terest arising from a superabundance
OF money for investment. which has ad-
vanced the price Of United States bonds.
Comm expressed the opinion that the
law should be amended in this particu-
lar as II interferes with the elasticity of
the currency and the natural laws OF
trade.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-12-22
Some Little Trouble with Japan.

Washington. Dec. 22.-The department
OF state has undertaken an investiga-
ton of two very disagreeable incidents
that may contain in themselves the
germs Of serious trouble in the near
future. These are the killing by Japan
csc Of two sailors attached to the Unit
ed States fleet on the Asiatic station.
The exact conditions under which the
killing occurred are not known here yet
and the state department is trying to
learn them through the United States
minister to Toxic and the United States
consuls in Japan preliminary tosdeter-
mining what steps shall be taken TO Sc
cure reparation.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-12-22

reyshs priees-ia. n end NJ. LADIES' free
ssndsy night only " accompanied ~ oue paid
ne ucset s~sn % sole o. Bieues's jeveiry
sssr.. thsnes 81 pisy rirstiy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-12-22

the month. Of the political, the
economic, and literary happenings
which are Of value to intelligent
men and women. The Editors
"Progres Of the World " tells sue-
einetly IN illustrated story Of the
month. The LEADING Article"