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Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1897-02-25

Now that the senatorial fight is
over, the people can cast their eyes
Nevadaward and pick a winner in
the Corbett-F itzsimmons fight of
March LIZ.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1897-02-25

Scene Huron, time Feb. Is, 900
a. m, Loucks-"No power on earth
can drive the Republicans from
Pickler."
Scene Huron, time same day,
$40 p. m, Loucks-"Kyle elected
by the Republicans What ell !"
Exit, tearing his hair.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1897-02-25
Madison Sentinel

Madison Sentinel.
1t is becoming quite common for
Governor Lee to instruct the legis-
lature in regard to what measures he
expects them to pass. Next thing
we know the business governor
will be referring to "my legislature"
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1897-02-25
r1ode of d oing Business.

Aberdeen News.
Governor Lee is doing his best to
advertise to the world that the state
of South Dakota is a bankrupt insti-
tuition, yet the fact remains that the
treasury is nearly 100000 better off
today than it was two years ago. At
that time, there were something like
s22o,o0o of emergency warrants
outstanding and ex- Treasurer TAYLOR
was in default some $4,000. Now
there are only about Si00, 900 out
standing in these warrants. The
Republicans did not 90 into hys-
terics then ; they set themselves to
do their best aud kept the credit of
the state unimpaired. Now Govern
or Lee and his .'business admins
tratlonp ale exerting themselves to
bring the state Into disrepute, and
the probabilities az. that warrants
Will sell at a disco unit within sixty
days. Had Ringsrud been elected
governor, the poverty of the state
would not have been paraded he
would have quietly proceeded to
issue sl5o,o0o of emergency war
INT to take up those that fall due
April |, besides paying Legislative
expenses. When the returns come
In next fall, these warrants would
be paid off and the state would be
out OF debt except for its bonds.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1897-02-25

So Kyle is to be read out of the
populist party. The question natur-
ally arises, what is to be done with
the nine p~opulists that voted for
him.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1897-02-25
The Proposal Of the Future.

She-Perfectly lovely club. isn't it?
He-Are You q member?
She-No Only married women are
eligible.
He-Ah. would you allow me to-
make you eligible to membership.
London Fun.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1897-02-25
Thursday, February rs, 1897.

Hark those wild discordant echoes
Rndely falling on The ear.
Waited o er the snow-claG pralries
From the wilds of Peerless Pierre.
IT'S the army Of Reformers
As they raise the battle cry;
tTis the clankling Of their armor
AS they madly scrap for pie.
White Lake Wave.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1897-02-25

Six more days Of Grover.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1897-05-28
MEMORIAL SUNDAY SERVICES.
The Grand Army and Relief Corps Oh
serve the Day Properly.

The Grand Army and Relief Corps Oh
serve the Day Properly.
In conformance with the usual Gus
tom and under special order of the de-
partment commander, memorial servic-
es were held at the court house Sunday
afternoon at 8 o'clock. Previous to the
hour OF services members OF the G. A.
R. and w. r. G. met at the post room
in body and marched to the court
house under command of R. P. Hail.
At the court house the services were in
charge of Commander McLain, who
opened the exercises. A choir COM
posed of Misses Boggs, Colvin, Smith,
and Mrs. n. E. Hitchcock, and Messrs.
Blanchard, DeWolf, Windle and
Kratz, rendered the music during the
services, which was regarded as q good
feature of the afternoon. Mrs. M. N.
Lee presided at the organ. Rev. Mr..
Burleigh read selection from the
bible and he was followed in prayer by
Rev. Mr.. Mcconnell. After selection
by the choir Rev. A. G. Stevens de-
livered the address. His remarks
were very we'll received by the au-
dience and contained some very good
thoughts. The services were very we'll
attended, considering the chilly day.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1897-05-28
WILL MEET IN BROOKINGS

Collegiate Oratorical Contest Will Con-
vene in Brookings Next Year.
The executive committee of tie
Inter collegiate Oratorical association
finished up it's business yesterday and
adjourned ana the officers returned to
their various homes. They were all of
the opinion that the recent meeting of
the association was one of the best held
in several years. The case of Miss
Hyde, of Vermillion, the winner of the
contest last year, and who refused to
accept the cash prize by returning it to
the officers when she was charged with
plagiarism, was taken up and disposed
of. After Investigating the matter she
was found not guilty of intentional
plagiarism, and the first place in the
1896 contest was awarded to Yankton,
with Mitchell as second. A similar
case occurred three years ago and a
portion of the prize money was held
up, and Mitchell was awarded second
place. Geo. Potter, the representative
that year, was given his pro rata of the
prize, amounting to $3.50. The fol-
lowing officers were elected
President-James A. Walton, Red
field.
Vice president-C. E. Besancon, Yer.
million.
Secretary and Treasurer Mark Ben.
nett, Mitchell.
The next meeting of the association
will be held 1t Brookings, the dates not
having been fixed as yet. The officers
of each association, the oratorical and
athletic, expressed themselves IS being
thoroughly satisfied With the result Of
the meeting in . finihcisl way, the re-
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1897-05-28
H0N0RED ORATOR
Students Forms a Triumphal March
Down Town in Honor Of Miss Nc
Yay, the Winning Orator.
The Collegiate and Athletic Associations
Selected BrookingS for Holding
Their Next Annual Meetings.
FIVE YEARS IN CHINA
Mrs Dr.. HalYerSOn Returns on a YaCa-
tion After Spending Five Years in
tho Oriental Country.
FIVE YEARS IN CHINA
A TRIUMPHAL PROCESSION.

University Students Form a Parade in
Honor of Their Orator Friday Evening.
Arrangements have been going on
for day or 80 among the University
students TO make q demonstration down
town OF their exuberant spirits over
the honor bestowed upon Miss Wini-
fred McVay, who won first place in the
state oratoElcal contest. They are ex-
tremely proud of the distinction won
by their fair orator and the students
took this method to show their appre-
citation of her talents. The students
came down town and were met at the
Grand opera house corner by the Juv-
emile band, which headed the process
sion. At the head of the column
banner of blue and white was carried
and following came the chariot, decked
out in the college colors, in which Miss
McVay stood erect. The chariot was
drawn by six of the seniors dressed in
their gowns and followed by the base
ball club and the lady and gentlemen
students, all of whom wore the college
colors of blue and white. There were
about 200 in the line and the scene
presented was an imposing one to the
large crowd which lined the street on
either side, and shout after shout rang
out on the air. After parading the
streets for . short time the students
and many others went to the court
house where an impromptu program
was given. Miss Lulu Picker pre-
sided over the meeting and in a brief
address mentioned the occasion of the
gathering. Brief speeches Of cougra-
tulation and eulogistic in their nature
were made by A. E. Hitchcock, Rev.
Mr.. Stevens, Prof. Brumbaugh and F.
A. ,Bidwell, all of whom spoke in high
terms of the orator and the institution
she so we'll represented. Miss McVay
was called upon to make few remaxs
and stated that it was the good wishes
and the enthusiasm of her co-laborers
which buoyed her safely to the goal of
victory. The students did not neglect
to give their college yell on every oc-
casion during the speeches and were
wildly enthusiastic. 1t was a great
occasion and the presence of SO many
of the students down town in body
showed what the university was to
Mitchell. Long may the University
prosper is the sincere wish of THE
REPUBLICAN,.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1897-05-28
HOME FROM CHINA.
Mitchell Lady, Having Spent Five
Years in China, Returns Home.

A Mitchell Lady, Having Spent Five
Years in China, Returns Home.
Five years ago this fall Mrs. d..
Bigler and Mrs. DR.. Halverson, both
lady physicians, left Mitchell for the
missionary fields of China, intending to
make that the field of their future
work, if they were satisfied with it. It
was decided change from American
customs and living to that of country
like China, bu: imbued with true
heroism and spirit o; self denial they
have overcome the hardest part of
their labor. Mrs. Halverson returned
from Canton, China, where the two
physicians are now residing, Saturday
and is guest at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. G. G. Rath bun, aud will remain in
this country until next spring, when
she will return to the scene of her la
bors. Mrs. Bigler, sister of Mrs.
Rathbun, will come to America at that
time to remain year for rest and re-
cuperation. The ladies conduct free
dispensary and attend to their mis-
sionary work, to which they are great
ly attached. Mrs. Halverson has had
some very exciting experiences while
in China and it is very interesting to
hear her relate some of them.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1897-05-28
CIRCUIT COURT SESSION.
Rather q Light Docket Will be Presented
at This Term--Four Criminal Cases.

Rather a Light Docket Will be Presented
at This Term--Four Criminal Cases.
On Thursday morning circuit court
for Dawson county began its session,
the term having been adjourned over
from its regular term on account of the
absence of Judge Smith from tho city,
having been in the Black Hills coun-
try holding term of court for Judge
Gardner. Judge Smith arrived home
Wednesday and convened court
the following morning. The docket
Shove small amount Of business in the
civil line. there being IA cases, and it
is probable that most of these will not
be tried as some of them have been on
the calendar for several years. There
are four criminal cases to be tried at
this term, more than has occurred in
several years. States Attorney Win
sor said that the following prisoners
will have their trials at this term:
Walter Hamilton charged with break
ing into Mrs. Alexander's house. Wal
ter has had long siege laying in Jail
awaiting his trial The crime with
which he is charged was committed
some time last July, but as no Novem-
ber term of court was held he has been
confined that much longer. John Hav-
latko and his son are charged with
burglary, or, rather having stolen
goods 10 their possession. Tom Lytle
made murderous assault on negro
during the latter part of the winter,
with the evident intention of killing
him. Lytle will answer to the charge
before court.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1897-05-28
A Wide Open Throttle

Now that the season is on,
and we are in the midst of clothing ac-
tivity, to reap the full results, we are
forcing down the prices, making every
item an interesting one. We are fully
determined to meet the clothing re-
quirements OF the section, we have the
goods, we make the prices. Every nov
city in suits of standard makes, those
that bear in their finish, texture and
style, the stamp of the expert tailor,
they at our store at wonderfully low
prices.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1897-05-28
Stands at the Head.

Aug. j. Bogel the leading druggist
OF Shreveport, La, says: "Dr. Kings
New Discovery is the only thing that
cures my cough, and it is the best seller
have" j. F. Campbell, merchant of
Stafford, Ariz., writes: "Dr. Kings
New Discovery is all that is claimed for
it: it never fails, and is a sure cure for
consumption, coughs and colds. l can
not say enough for its merits i. DR..
Kings New Discovery for consumption,
coughs and colds is not an experiment.
1t has been tried for quarter of CEN
tury, and today stands at the head. It
never disappoints. Free trial bottles at
S. b. Scallin's drug store.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1897-05-28

has beautiful soprano voice, which
was in good condition for the evenings
work. She sang her two solos with
splendid effect, her strong, clear voice
reaching every part Of the house, and
she is to be congratulated on the splend-
id manner in which she acquitted her.
self. Miss Becker presented very
handsome appearance, her costume
being ofentire white Miss Emily Bras
made splendid Hebe, Sir Joseph's
cousin, in which she appeared to
good advantage. and the part lost
nothing of its effectiveness in
her hands. In the various trios her
voice was noticeably sweet. In the
character OF Little Buttercup. Miss
Florence Gregory made the hi. of the
evening. She is sprightly, vivacious
little lady and put lots OF life and an
imation into the character she assumed.
She sang her part remarkably we'll and
her efforts we're greatly appreciated.
Miss Gregory sang her solo in the first
part, her duet with the captain and her
Baby Farming song" with excellent
effect. al of which was done with
.qaal credit to professional. Shs is
entitled to great praise for the mag.
nifcent work she DONE
At the opening Of the second act the
sailor quartet sang beautiful sernade,
their voices blending harmoniously and
in the distance sounded charming.
This act was as equally interesting as
the first and the interest was not al
lowed to wane for moment, winding
up with the solos and the grand en-
semble Of the chorus.
Miss Goodykoontz was the piano &C.
companist and the splendid manner in
which she acquitted herself in this
capacity speaks much to her credit as
a musician. G. w. Downey had charge
of the direction of the opera in it's stag
ing and drilling OF the singers, and the
very smooth manner in which the
opera was given was certainly very
gratifying to him.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1897-05-28
SAIIYH & GONYES,
THE ONE PRICE GLOTMIERS. =
It's in the Quality

AS we'll as in the price
harmonious blending of price and quail
lty, combined with proper styles, that
makes store Good Store. 1t is nee
essary that customers know this-they
must feel that absolute confidence that
goes with right treatment and proper
values. We make these points study.
Watching carefully each detail that
makes our store inviting, our prices OF
greater interest.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1897-05-28
AN EASTERN STAR ORGANIZED

Masonic Ladies Succeed In Efeoting an
Organization of tho Eastern Star.
Saturday evening an Eastern Star
chapter was organized in this city un-
der a dispensation of the grand worthy
patron. J.H. Scriven was appointed
deputy to institute the lodge and was
assisted in the work by Mrs. o. h.
Werneicke, of Minneapolis.
The following officers were appointed
and we're instructed by the deputy as to
their work.
Worthy Matron-Anna M. Williams.
Worthy Patron-E. B. Bracy.
Asst. Matron-Matilda j. Smith.
Treasurer-Anna Levinger.
Secretary-Ella F. Downey.
Adah-Mrs. G. W. Mckinley.
Ruth-Allie Spangler.
Esther-Fannie Wells.
Martha-Mrs. A. H. Pehrson.
Electa-Mrs. r. P. Hall.
Conductress-Mrs Geo. E. Logan.
Asst. Conductress-Mrs N. j. Neil
sen.
Warder-Mrs. w. Abbey.
Sentinel-R. F. Hall.
The chapter starts out with good
mem bership and will undoubtedly be-
come strong auxialiary to the Mason
ic lodge. A charter will likely be
granted by the grand lodge now in $685.
ion in Sioux Falls.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1897-05-28
Strayed or Stolen.

l yearling gray horse colt, six year
old pony mare with shoes on front feet,
large two year-old roam (inclined to
be grey stallion with scar under breast
had halter on when last seen.
Address information to John Davis
or E. Bremen, Plankinton, S. D. 'Ar
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1897-05-28

ceipts of the two meetings being larger
by big per cent than of any previous
gathering in the history OF the associa-
tion. The receipts for the oratorical
association was 1886 and for the athletic
contest was S4l6, which was over S1OO
greater than any other contest.
The Saint Paul globe., 1897-01-16
LESS OPTOMISTIC.
Bradstreet's Takes n Darker View
of the Situation

NEW YORK, Jan. 15.-Bradstreet's s
tomorrow will say Except at a few
southern cities, as reported last week
wholesale merchants throughout the
country report no noticeable change in
trade features, and few, if any, indica-
tlons Of improvement in the near flu
ture. Mercantile collections continue
slow or moderate. Some jobbers at Chi
Cago, st. Louis, Baltimore and other
large cities report increased demand
Tor dry goods, hats, shoes, hardware
ana groceries for spring delivery, but
that in other lines of business is very
dull Dealers in staples at cities in
Texas. Louisiana, Georgia, Tennessee
and South Carolina report a better de-
mand for hardware and agricultural
supplies, compared with last week.
Some Baltimore statesmen are securing
relatively fair orders. There has been
no revival in textile circles, except in
creased purchases of wool at Boston
by some of the larger manufacturers.
Common goods continued depressed at
first hands, with little prospect for i'm
provement until after production has
been restricted.
Prices this week show advances for
leather, pork, lard, petroleum and cot
ton, While decreases are reported in
prices in hides, wheat, corn, coffee pig
iron and steel billets. No change is re-
ported in quotations for coal lumber
flour, oats, sugar, print cloths and wool.
Heavy stocks continue to depress cot
ton goods. Iron and steel have not met
with the increased demand expected.
while sugar and coffee prices have
been affected by competition among
leading dealers.
Exports of wheat, flour included.
from both coasts of the United States,
this week amounted to 2,94S. .154 bushels.
as compared with 3,10S,000 bushels last
week, 100000 bushels in the week a
year ago. S,564.000 bushels in the week
two years ago, 3,332.OO0 bushels three
years ago, and as contrasted with
1857 900 bushels in the like week Of
1898. Exports of Indian corn this week
amount to 1851 900 bushels, as COM
pared with 4,S19,000 bushels last week,
1886 600 bushels in the week a year ago,
661, 900 bushelsSin the week two years
ago, 2052, 900 bushels three years ago,
and contrasted with $4,000 bushels in
the like week of 1898.
There have been ATS business failures
IN the United States this week, COM
pared with 4SS last week, 412 in the
second week of January 1896, 37S in the
like week of 1895, and as compared
with 404 in the corresponding period of
1894. There are SO business failures re-
ported from the Dominion of Canada
this week, against 65 last week, "A in
the week year ago, and Ga two years
ago.
The Saint Paul globe., 1897-01-16
TRADE LOOKING Up
GRADUAL BUT STEADY IMPROVES
MENT IN GENERAL BUSINESS
is APPARENT.
THE PROCESS TAKES TIME.
AEsUMING MILLS AND EASY MONEY!
MARKETS PROMISE NEW
PROSPERITY,
NoT AN ERA OF HIGH PRICES.
MANY Anxious to Get an Early Hold
Making Rates Too Low to Re
Maintained.
NOT AN ERA OF HIGH PRICES.

NEW YORK, Jan. 15.-Dun &. Co e
weekly review of trade tomorrow will
say: The greatest growth and pros-
perlty the country had ever seen came
suddenly in 1879, after several months
OF disappointment, because specie re-
sumption had not yet brought the bene-
nus expected. 1t is not the largest and
most powerful vessel that can be start
ed most quickly, and it takes time for
new confidence to reach through easier
money markets, larger orders. resum-
ing mills, expanding employment and
larger distribution, to the results which
make still greater and lasting gain pos
sible
Such gradual and steady improve
ment has been in progress for more
than two months. The output Of pig
iron has gained 1873 per cent in De-
cemper and 41.6 per cent since Oct. 1.
The output of coke has increased S8.7
per cent since Oct l. Sales of wool
have again become large, though not
yet fully reported. Money markets
feel a steady increase in demand for
commercial and manufacturing loans.
Additional works have gone into opera
lon each week in January, and the
working force is larger than at any
other time for six months. Best of all,
this is the deliberate judgment Of the
ablest and most prudent men in busi-
ness. 1t is not a time of high prices.
Many who are anxious to get early
hold on the market are making for
the moment lower prices than they
RO116 n to
secured orders enough for months to
come, and begin to be less keen in
competition,
The wheat market has varied but
slightly. closing "A of a cent lower,
western receipts for the week, 1906
O32 bushels, against 2,916,274 last year,
are checked by storms and by current
prices In view of farmers expectations
Atlantic exports were 1,4S4, ,4O8 bushels,
hour included. and for two weeks 3,484,-
S11, against 1883, 100 last year. Decenl-
Der exports were 1856, ,519 bushels at
the Atlantic, flour included, a gain OF
2,701,OOO, and 5,112,018 at the Pacific, a.
gain of 1,057, 900 bushels. Traders be-
gin to realize that enormous exports Of
corn are taking the place of wheat in
fgoreign consumption, and will lessen
the demand If wheat becomes dearer
Cotton took rise of an eighth on a
traders estimate, without change in
conditions.
Failures for the week have been
455 in the United States, against 395
last year, and II in Canada, against 81
last year. The aggregate of gross earn
ings of all railroads in the United
States, reporting for the first week in
January. is $4,115,O12, a loss of 4.9 per
cent, compared with the correspondents
week last year. For December, more
complete returns for the month shows
gross earnings Of $3S,586,912 for the
United States roads, a loss of 23 per
cent, compared with December, 1895, and
1873 compared with December, 1892.