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The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1897-09-10
FEARS For M.klNLEY.
Letter of Warning Received by tho
Mayor of Colum bus,

One incident Of the Presidents visit to
Columbus and the Ohio State fair was
manufactured into sensation. This was
the report Of plot to assassinate the
Chief Executive in the capital of his ma
tive State. A few days ago Mayor Black
received through the mails an anonymous
letter, reading as follows:
"Be on your guard. There is a plot
against Mckinley to make way with him
because he appointed Powderly. This
plot is not in favor of anarchy. They are
for organized labor and against mon
opoly."
1t was believed that the letter was
written either by some crank or by a
practical joker, but Mayor Black deemed
it wise to take every precaution looking
to the Presidents safety.
The result was that during his stay the
President was very closely guarded by
the police authorities of the city. All the
detectives belonging to the local force
with the visiting sleuths from other cities
were detailed to act as a special body
guard, and upon the arrival of the Presi-
dents train the officers in plain clothes
surrounded the President and escorted
him to his carriage, on either side of
which when the parade moved marched
four detectives and the chief Of police
himself. No one was allowed to approach
the vehicle during the parade and upon
the arrival of the party at the hotel the
police formed a Gordon clear to the eleva-
tor through which the President passed.
During the reception and during all the
subsequent exercises of the day the Pres
ident found detectives constantly at his
elbows. He observed the extraordinary
vigilance of the police and finally asked
an explanation, which was given him by
Mayor Black, who also showed him the
letter. The President merely observed
that he did not believe anyone wanted to
do him harm. However, he warmly
thanked the Mayor and Director Williams
for the precautions they had taken to con.
serve his safety.
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A Mountain of Gold.

The most famous and puZZling OF all
gold mines is Mount Morgan. 1t is sup
posed to be the product Of ashot water
spring. and is simply mountain OF
gold, but of gold that has already beer
treated by Nature. In some far-ofl
age the hill has been Il huge natural
crucible, and all the gold it contains
has been already mined. chemically
dissolved, and precipitated by Nature
herself. All tile gold ever discovered
in the mountain exists in a sort of gold,
en- flour dissolved through ironstone.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1897-09-10
Collision Sinks a Yacht.

At midnight Saturday night the steamer
City Of Alpena of the Detroit and Cleve-
land line colided with and sunk the sail
yacht Hattie V. i'll Thunder Bay. The
boat was manned by John Weber, her
owner, and John G. Comfort, cashier of
the Alpena (Mich.) National Bank. Both
men were thrown into the water, but man
aged to find pieces of wreckage to cling
to, and were afterward picked up by a
boat from the City of Alpena. which had
been lowered to their rescue immediate
ly. The yacht sunk at once in tit:y feet
Of water and will be Il total loss. She
was valued at $1,000.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1897-09-10
MINERS ARE BLOWN TO BITS,
Coal Dust Explosion in Sunshine
Shaft, Near Glenwood, Col,

Coal Dust Explosion in Sunshine
Shaft, Near Glenwood, Col.
Eleven Italians and one American
workman were instantly killed by an ex-
plosion in the Sunshine mine, sixteen
miles southeast Of Glenwood Springs, Col.
The explosion filled the mine with
smoke and dust and for some time it was
thought that the loss of life had included
all Of the workmen in the mine. 1t was
an hour before the workmen in adjacent
mines were able to 90 into the Sunshine
property. Then it was found that the loss
of life, heavy as it was, had been confined
to one chamber. The miners in the other
parts of the mine were soon released. 1t
is thought that too many blasts resulting
from the incessant work had filled the
chamber with coal dust which was ex-
ploded by the blowout. 1t is also report
ed that there was barrel o.. powder in
the chamber.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1897-09-10
BiG'INCREASE IN EXPORTS,
Nearly s5o,ooo,ooo Over the Fir

Nearly $5O,Ooo,OOO Over the First
Seven Months of Last Year.
The figures of the exports from the
United States for July show an increase
over the corresponding month of last wear
OF about $4,300,0O0. The domestic ex-
ports last year were the largest in our his
tory. The total exports in July were $685.
I2o,1IO.. The exports for the first seven
months of the calendar year were $685.
943,S19, against $500,572,O for the first
seven months Of last year. The exports
of agricultural products show a slight de-
crease during the period, while those Of
manufactured products increased. The ex-
ports of gold fLr July We're So, 1852, ,S69,
against 11,93L43S FOR July, 1885, and
for the first seven months Of this year,
$3O,559,O71, against $54,922,94S for the
corresponding period of last year.
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CHAPTER XXIX.-(Continued., !,

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Now indeed the crisis of her life was at
as sin. Was she to stand by and see
or husband marry Lurline? She knew it
build not be marriage. What was she
b do? Bitterly, and from the depth of
er heart. she repented of her error in
eaving him. One thing was quite GER
ain-harm enough had been done, there
hust be no more.
What could she do? Was ever fate So
kruel-was ever wife placed so strangely
Before? She had but one hope, and it
Vas that the duchess herself would not
be willing. She had heard her speak
very strongly against divorce. That would
kave all trouble, if the duchess herself
would refuse to consent. But would
ehe?
! The earl went away that same evening,
hnd three days afterward the letter came.
Duchess Lurline brought it to her.
"You must read this, Ma1nie," she said.
ri would not answer it until you had
seen it"
All, such letter; To be so loved was
hnore than life-such a letter! Lady Hill
Bda's eyes grew dim with tears rs she read
lit. and the thorn in her heart grew sharp
Ter.
There can be but one answer to such
Ia letter, Lurline," she said gently.
The fair face frightened
81 am glad you say so. l had decided
lin my own mind, but 1 thought l would
see what you said"
"You cannot marry him while he has a
wife living said Lady Hilda.
81 mistook you. l do not call that
shadow wife, and l shall marry him
whenever he Wishes" said the duchess
detiantly. II do not like divorces, but
this case differs from all others. Moth
ing will change my opinion, and 1 am
ready to marry him now"
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DUMPED INTO THE DITCH.
Big Excursion Train Is Wrecked Near
Newport, Me.

special excursion train from Dover
and F'pXcraft, en- route for the Spritualist
camp meeting at Etna camp ground, was
wrecked midway between Newport. Me-,
and Etna station. One man was killed,
three men and one woman were fatally
injured, sixteen persons were seriously
hurt and thirty-two others suffered slight
scalp wounds and bruises.
The train was crowded with happy ex-
cursionists and was running at the rate
of forty miles an hour, when without any
warning the rear car gave Il great pitch,
bounced down a ten-foot embaniment,
and after dragging along several lengths
became separated from the remainder Of
the train. The car landed in soft mud,
bottom up. The accident was caused by
the breaking of one of the rear trucks of
the derailed car on Il straight piece Of
track
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Item for Shoennakers.

1t has lately been proposed 20 use
thin sheets of wate1proofcd asbestos
in place of the usual spongy material
employed for the inner soles OF shoes
Not only would dampness thus be ex
Guided, but it is said the natural tenn.
perature Of the foot would be better
retained, because asbestos is a poor
conductor of heat
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Nothing but passionate tears answered
ner.-nothlng but passionate cries.
;. 1ou traitor! she repeated. "You have
iiVeo under my roof, smiled in my face,
Galied yourself my friend, knowing this!
but do not believe it! will not believe
tit is all false!'
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NJ. Levidis, formerly Greek minister of
marine, who was struck by NJ. Grivas,
chief of staff of the Greek feet, in the lob
by of the Chamber of Deputies, has de-
cided not to challenge his assailant to a
duel, but to appeal to the Chamber of
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1897-09-10
MONEY FOR THE FARMERS.
High Prices Make Better Returns
Than Abnormal Crops.

High Prices Make Better Returns
Than Abnormal Crops.
One-half billion dollars to $7OO,OOO,oOO
is the amount which has been or will be
distributed among farmers as the result
of advanced prices for this seasons crops
Us compared with those of last year.
These figures, given by Washington
correspondent, are based upon the most
careful computations made by experts OF
the Department Of Agriculture. Of TINS
sum S41O,OOOOOO has been realized on
eight specialties of agricultural industry.
The rest is divided among the odds and
ends that represent the pecuniary result
of a farmers labor.
The eight products chosen as illustra-
tions of the vast financial benefits to the
farmers from the recent rapid rise ln
prices are cattle, wheat, corn, potatoes,
cotton, sheep, swine and wool. Carefus
comparison has been made of the prices
now prevailing with those which obtained
during the whole of last year. The fol-
lowing table shows an inflow Of $4lO,OOO,-
900 to the pockets Of the farmers:
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1897-09-10

If il is really true that the Tennessee ex.
position will come out financially ahead
we will have to take off our hats to the
managers. But it establishes Il bad piece
dent for other gentlemen in the salr ne
of business
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1897-09-10

Walther's "Preislied," from 1.-THE Meis.
tersinger," was the song which took first
prize at the recent Welsh Eisteddfod at
Pontypool.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1897-09-10

DR.. William Mast, the patriarch Of Ger
man Methodism, celebrated his ninetieth
birthday in Cincinnati last week.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1897-09-10

New York City is makip/
preparations for q politics
and it isn't settled, by any
tiger won't do the hunt
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1897-09-10

What's The use o<
terminal facilitie
now?
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MUSICAL PROGRAM
Nine. Johnstone-Bishop, Orchestra
and Chorus

From the standpoint of art the con-
cert last evening was an agreeable dis
appointment. Nearly 200 voices, many
of them unframed amateurs none of
them accustomed to singing together.
and known technically as scratch
chorus" an orchestra Of thirty or so.
also unaccustomed to playing together
and therefore scratch" With such ma
terial and chance for very few rehear-
sails, it is only justice to say that the ac-
complishment was more than creditable
to eingers and players. and Mr.. Colts
chalk deserves compliments as conduc-
tor, composer and program maker. Az
to the latter, the choice of numbers was
judicious, the makeup interesting, and
the performance all through was ade-
quate and evenly excellent.
Madame Johnstone-Bishop was the
star naturally, and in her two solos.
the aria which includes the player from
der Freischuetz. and another and very
dramtic aria from Massenet's La Cid,
Madame Bishop had opportunities for
displaying her right to be placed we'll in
the front rank of American artists. Her
tone production in the upper register is
beautiful, her mezzo voice delicious, the
quality of her voice Is sympathetic and
satisfying, and her art in using 1t un-
questionable. She has wide range and
much dramatic fire. which she keeps we'll
under the control. Besides the two solos
last night. each of which was encored.
Madame Bishop sang with the chorus
the "Marv'loue Work" from Haydn's
Creation" That and other choral num-
bers were commedably we'll done, and
throughout conscientious work.
The other soloists were Mrs. ]. Stor-
mont Owens, for whose rendition Of a
| Scotch song recall was demanded, and
| DR.. Semler, who sang delicious num-
ber by the conductor, L. F. Gottschalk
| in which the subject, 1.-The Boundless
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that were as lovely as they, do not They
have ceased to exist, along with the
recollection of the men and women in
whose minds they had their only real
existence. The other arts, architecture,
painting, sculpture, remain, for they
are, after ali, external to our life. Music
alone exists absolutely in those who
listen, and has no existence apart from
ours; and hence 1t Is that music, like
humanity, must die.
On the program last evening were num-
bers we would not willingly let die, and
yet it is only few short years ago that
operate arias that were whistled even
en- the streets and enthralled the public
taste have vanished absolutely. So,
then, it would seem that so far as music
is concerned, at least, the idea hidden
behind the adago: Eat. drink and be
merry while you may" is absolutely
correct, for it is reasonably sure that the
requiem bells will be rung over these
delightful melodies that seem to steal
in upon the soul and transport US even
over the borderland.
But glance at her majesty, surround
ed by the ladies' of her court, drove away
any thought of mourning over dead abb
|
supervened at the thought that at
least on one point there was universal
ity of idea. Everybody admires beauty
in woman, and in every age and time
while men have paid their devoirs at
beauty's shrine, and philosophers have
moralized over it, while there may have
existed differences of opinion as to
standards of judgment. there has been
none as to the thing itself.
Socrates paid tribute to beauty by say
ing it was a short lived tyranny; Plato
said it was a privilege of nature; Theo-
phrastus, in a pet, said it was silent
cheat; Theocritus, that it was de-
lightful prejudice; Carneades, solitary
kingdom; Domitian, that nothing was
more grateful. Such an acute diagnosti-
clan as old Aristotle affirmed that beauty
was better than all the letters of recon-
mendation in the world; Homer, that
twas a glorious gift of nature. while
Ovid declared it power bestowed by the
code. With such an array of testimony
as to the power and subtle influence OF
physical beauty one Is inclined to sur
mise that after all Lavater was not
quite a fool, and that in truth the
eyes are windows of the soul' and
the external charms are but outward
evidences and reflections of inward
graces of manner. That in the
future, as in the past, beauty may so
far influence-but hush! there are the
opening bars of the delightfully."- stilted
Marionette's funeral march, and NOR
alizing must, perforce, cease.
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WHO WERE THERE
A Very Large Audience With Many
Prominent People

Nearly ever seat in the whole body
Of the pavilion was filled. the balcony
had very few spaces, and the upper gal
lcry was also well filled. Among the
large audience, which expressed its
pleasure all through the program in
most cordial applause, were Mr.. and
Mrs. Ferd. K. Rule, Mr.. and Mrs. Ben.
E. Ward, Mr.. and Mrs. c. S. Walton.
Mr. and Mrs. W. r. Dinmore Mrs. Jenny
Kempton, Mr.. and Mrs. Dan Mcfarland.
Miss Louise Mcfarland, Mr.. and Mrs.
Richard Pridham, Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
Virgins, Mrs. Friesner, Mr.. Cal. Byrne.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Montgomery, Mr..
w. c. Pattison, Mr.. Alex. Campbell. the
Misses johnson, Mr.. Sumner p. Hunt.
Mrs. j. F. H. Peck, Mr.. and Mrs. New
mark, DR.. and Mrs. Kurtz, Miss Kurtz.
Miss Mary O'Donoghue. Mr.. God&feY
Holterhoff, Mr. Charles HoltefAp0
Miss Francisco, Mrs. M. Briggs. Mioo
May Mcclellan, Mrs. Mullins, Miss Mary
Mullins, Mrs. r. P. Mclean. Miss
Blanche Rogers, Mrs. w. E. Dunn. Mr..
Willoughby Cole, Count and Counties
Won Schmidt. Gen. and Mrs. Mathews,
Mrs. I. N. Van Nuys, Mrs. J. A. Osgoe1.
Mrs. Lewis B. Monroe. Miss Monyoo,
Mr.. and MrA G. p. Wil1as1- II
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on top of the engine. Surrounding this
was large crown of white and pink car
nations, surrounded with the letters,
Grown HILL" in the same. 1t was very
dainty and pretty. The men in charge
were J. s. Reed, engineer; c. B. Casey,
driver and c. G. Anderson, driver of the
hose cart.
The Rappahannock drum corps pre-
ceded Engine company No. 4. which pre-
sented an agreeable variety in decora-
ton. This company is located in the
old Morris Vineyard property and they
carried out the idea Of the locality in
their ornamentation. Suspended from
the top hung huge punches of simulated
grapes. while the sides were covered with
oranges. lemons and loquats. On the
top were branches Of olives, oranges and
two bottles of wine to carry out the FL
esta idea. This apparatus was in no
way obstructed by its decorations, for
usefulness at fire at moments notice.
The horses-Jake and Billy-were adorn-
ed in Fiesta colors. Poppies were used
profusely among the fruits.
The men in charge were Jas. velser.
engineer; John Roeder, driver; William
Barry, driver of the hose cart.
Chemical Company No. was elabor-
ately decorated in carnations, sweet
peas and yellow marguerites. The dome
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THE QUEENS ARRIVAL
Grouping of Her Majesty and Court.
What They Wore

Her Majesty looked queenly indeed
last night when she entered the pavil-
ion, where the grand Fiesta concert was
given, leaning upon the arm % her
prime minister and preceded by the gen.
tlemen in waiting. The jeweled crown
rested lightly upon her dark hair, the
than the light in her beautiful eyes, and
a rich wave of color suffused her fair
face as the enthusiastic welcome from
her subjects met her ears, as she passed
slowly up the aisle under the crossed
lances of her royal guards.
The concert gown was a nile green
satin, brocaded in pink and yellow. The
ruby velvet court arain was bordered
with ermine, satir-lined, and caught
at the shoulders with diamonds. The
waist was elaborately ornamented with
pearls and pale green chiffon, and the
collar was high Marie Antoinette. The
short sleeves were of ruby velvet and
pale green chiffon. Diamonds and other
precious stones flashed from her neck
lace as well as from the girdle that en-
circled her slender waist. Slowly, fol-
lowed by the ladies Of the court, the
queen passed up to her throue. her
train borne by her pages, her guards
keeping her pathway clear
All the ladies in waiting wore their
court costumes and carried small fans.
In the brilliant glare of the electric
light each feature of the Louis XIV
dress was seen to It's best advantage
After all were seated the little group
formed a brilliant and beautiful tab
leau. The scarlet canopy, with its lin
ing Of poppy satin, formed a fitting
and effective background for the queen,
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pampas-plumed carriages drew near.
the cream, the blue, the yellow, the
green, the pink, and the drivers, stately
and immoveable in their court dress, got
upon the boxes in silence.
Slowly the fair queen with the prime
minister descended the staircase, fol-
lowed by the powdered, and patched,
and paniered and slippered court. Bril-
liant with color, full of the flush of youth,
the fair and bonnie maids of honor fol-
lowed the queen into the court carriages.
Lastly the prime minister and the gen.
tlemen-in-waiting were housed. and the
court equipages Joined the pageant in it's
parade through the city.
Everywhere the court party was met
by enthusiasm; cheers greeted it on all
sides. The fair queen bowed and smiled
and waved her white hand, and the multi
tude from end to end of the city paid
homage to La Fiesta's queen.
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through them 1t is said to hear. In
times of drought the dragon is ofttimes
made the object of prayer, both on the
part of the emperor and Of the people.
for O supply of the needed element. In
Peking there is large temple dediRted
to the worship of the dragon. and within
the precincts of the temple grounds Is
a certain well. On the mouth of this
we'll Is laid a large fiat stone, having
the image Of the dragon engraved on its
under side. This stone has been re-
moved only once for long period. for
fear that the anger of the dragon will
be excited and result In dire calamity to
the surrounding country. In the begin
ming of the reign of the great-great-
grandfather of the present emperor oc-
Cured a severe and protracted drought
at Peking. The emperor made many
supplications to the dragon for rain, but
in vain-the monarch Of rain did not
deign to answer the humble petitions Of
the Son Of Heaven. At length the en-
peror. in anger. dared to lift the stone
from the mouth of the well, when rain
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prime minister and pages; in the FORE
ground the court, in their historic dress.
each detail of powdered wig. brocaded
panier and patches, distinct and perfect
While the court was being seated the
"'97 Fiesta March" filled the hall with
melody. This march was composed by
l.. F. Gottschalk and dedicated to the
queen.
AS the last note died away, the prime
minister rose and conferred in the name
of La Reina de la Fiesta, the title of
composer and musical director to our
royal self" upon l.. F. Gottschalk, and
the concert was fairly opened.
During the evening her royal highness
sent one of her gentlemen in wait
ing for Sir Knight F, X. Rule, who was
escorted to the throne, where he spent
short time entertaining her majesty with
pleasant converse.
AS the last note Of 1.-THE Star Spangled
Banner" died away the royal party pre-
pared for their departure. The pampas
plumed carriages, in their trappings of
satin and silver waited at the doorway
There was great gathering together of
wraps. The queens wrap of rich, white
brocaded satin, was ruffled with chiffon
and had q deep trimming of ostrich tips
down the front. This was adjusted by
the prime minister, and the two led the
way down the crimson steps and through
the long line of Lancers, followed by the
court.
The carriages were all driven to the
different homes, but the loyal Lancers
attended their queen to the royal man.
sion and departed not until the last
gleam of the jeweled crown had disap-
peared in the doorway.
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officials and the people use representa-
ton OF the four-clawed variety. Certain
governmental officials. from the first to
the fourth rank. have this dragon repre-
eented on their official robes. and on the
ancestral tablets belonging to them they
may have the same engraved. One OF
the doors of the examination hall, where
candidates for the second literary de-
gree meet, Is called the dragons door,"
A certain kind Of boats, made principal
ly Of bamboo and paper, 20 or 30 feet
long, are paraded through the streets
In idol professions during the summer,
and have their bows made In the likeness
of dragons head with gaping mouth.
During the first Chinese month Is the
time when the dragon. as represented in
the parade, Is exhibited. 1t is always
represented as pursuing large pearl or
ball, which is carried in advance of It,