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The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1897-03-26
No rheumatism
Where Scallin's SarsapariIIa is taken.
BRIDGES ARE GOING OUT.

After the Snow Blockade the Milwaukee
Now Contends With washouts.
From Fridays Daily
After having an immense amount of
trouble with snow blockades all winter
the Milwaukee road now has to contend
with another difficulty, that of wash
outs. The company has just cleared
all its lines OF snow and got to running
it's trains on time again when the in
formation was received today that the
bridges we're being carried away by
the high water. In the vicinity of
Rock Valley, just over the state line in
Iowa, there is about l 1000 feet OF track
washed away, while south of Canton,
near Calliope, bridge is gone or in
such condition that train could not
pass over it. On the Sioux City line
there are said to he four or five bridges
washed out. Both the east and south
trains were abandoned much to the
discontinue of number OF passengers
who were anxious to go in those direc-
tions. How serious the damage was or
how long it will take to repair the
bridges and tracks and what assurance
the company have that they will re-
main so they are unable to state.
Undoubtedly from now on the rail-
roads will have "a serious time with
their bridges and frequent Interrupt
tions of travel will follow.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1897-03-26
A New Point In Insurance.

The ingenuity of some insurance COM
panies i'll devising ways and means for
evading responsibility is equaled by
nothing on earth. A claim was recently
made against an accident insurance COM
pany for indemnity by physician who
had met with an injury in a very pecu1-
lar fashion. He had been i'll as the re-
suit Of an accident received some time
previous, but was partly recovered.
While driving he was seized with a
spasm, and great exhaustion overcame
him. He stopped his horse and proceed
ed to administer q hypodermic injection
of some powerful stimulant to which he
resorted in such emergencies. Just as
he was about to insert the needle his
horse started. The needle was driven
deep into the flesh, inflicting a severe
and painful injury. He sued for indem-
nifty, he being disabled for 20 weeks.
The judge dismissed the complaint on
the ground that the injury was not
caused through external violent and ac-
cidental means in the intent and pur-
pose Of the policy. This decision will
strike the average thinking individual
as somewhat peculiar. If mishap due
to the sudden starting Of a horse is not
an accident, it might be interesting to
know how the word could be defined.
New York Ledger
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The Funeral Services.

The Methodist church was crowded
Wednesday aftern Don with sympathiz-
ing friends of the late Mrs. I. w. Sea-
man to pay their last tribute of friend
ship to one whom in life was an estima.
BILE lady. The services began at two
o'clock and we're conducted by Rev.
DR.. Graham, of the University, and
vas assisted by Presiding Elder Boggs.
DR.. Graham gave brief but impressive
talk, aud referred in high terms of the
life and character of the deceased. The
music was furnished by Misses Boggs
and Smith, Messrs. Kratz and Dan
iels, with Mrs. Kratz at the organ.
Behind the casket we're some beautiful
floral tributes sent by friends. The
University suspended exercises during
the afternoon and the students attend
ed the services in a body.
MIR. and Mrs. G.. A. Paddock of Tyn.
dali, parents of the deceased lady, and
other relatives arrived and attended
the services.
The pail bearers were: Messrs. H.
r. Kibbee, j. T. Morrow. J. j. McDou-
gall, F. A. Bidwell, A. e. Hitchcock
and o. T. Huyck. The remains were
laid to rest in Graceland cemetery, the
very bad condition of the roads de-
priving many from accompanying the
remains to the burial grounds.
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question but what the club should be
kept up and made to serve the same
good purpose to the city as it has in
the past. Inasmuch as the crop pros
pect is indeed encouraging and as there
is always something ready to come to
city when it is wanted the necessity
for the reorganization of the club is
apparent. Mitchell needs the club,
and as it has not been expensive in the
past two years, this should be no bar
rier to the clubs being kept up. TIE
REPUBLICAN wants to urge every
business man in the city to be present
at the meeting on Friday evening for
such a cooperation of interests are
helpful to town.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1897-03-26
For Over Fifty Years.

AN OLD AND WELL-TRIED REMEDY
Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup has
been used for over fifty years by mil
lions of mothers for their children while
teething, with perfect success. 1t
soothes the child, softens the gums,
allays all pain, cures wind collie, and is
the best remedy for diarrhoea. Is
pleasant to the taste. Sold by druggists
in every part of the world. Twenty.
five cents bottle. Its value is incal-
culable. Be sure and ask for Mrs.
Winslow's Soothing Syrup and take no
other kind
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1897-03-26
MRS. I. w. SEAMAN DEAD.
Sad Intelligence Received of Her Death
Monday in Chicago Hospital.

Sad Intelligence Received of Her Death
Monday in Chicago Hospital.
The telegraph brought the very sad
news that Mrs. 1. w. Seaman died at q
hospital in Chicago Monday morning of
dropsy and heart trouble. Early in the
winter Mr.. and Mrs. Seaman went
south to Florida to spend the winter in
the hope that the warm climate would
restore her health, but the trip did not
seem to benefit her to any degree and
they started home again. Reaching Chi
cago Mr.. Seaman left his wife in one of
the leading hospitals for medical treat
ment and returned to Mitchell to at
tend to some business matters, going
back to Chicago last Thursday, and
was with Mrs. Seaman during the clos
ing hours of her life. Ten years ago
Mrs. Seaman was attacked with heart
trouble and dropsy in mild form, but
which has been growing stronger each
succeeding year until it finally ca, ried
her to her home on high, leaving q
husband and four children. Mrs. Sea-
man was strong Christian lady. being
a member of the Methodist church and
took much interest in religious matters.
She was thoroughly devoted to her
family and household duties and her
life was wrapped up in her children,
who will miss her motherly and tender
care. While Mrs. Seaman did not 90
out much she possessed large circle
of warm friends, who will regret her
death sincerely.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1897-03-26
ADDITIONAL LOCAL.
Monarch bicycles need few repair

Monarch bicycles need few repairs.
See ''The Vagabonds" at the Grand
Wednesday evening, March 81.
Mrs. Chas Bnnting has moved her
dressmek!ng establishment over Har-
ke''s grocery store.
Will Harker went down to Milltown
Saturday evening to assist in invoicing
the Spooner stock.
'The Vagabonds" is chuck full of
comedy and is rich in dramatic situa
tions.
Jos. F. Scheuer, owner OF the Grand
opera house, arrived in Mitchell
Tuesday. Mr.. Scheuer is here to ar
range the affairs of the Grand 80 that
everything will move along smoothly
in the future.
DR.. S. H. Melcher writes from Sc
quachee, Tenn, to have his paper sent
to Chicago, where be is going to remain
for the time being. The DR.. says that
water is very high and great damage
is being done all through the south.
7. G. Burns thinks he has lived in
Dakota long enough to measure dis
tances with pretty fair accuracy until
he got let down in great shape the
other day. He went over to Sioux
Falls the other day and got home
Tuesday via the Omaha. On the way
over transfer had to be made across q
small stream and rather than wait un-
til all the mail and express was trans
ferred he concluded to walk into town,
first inquiring the distance from a fell
low passenger. This fellow passenger
said it was about hall mile into town
and Tom thought that would be an
easy snap to walk into town and beat
the whole push there. He started.
But it was good two hours before he
reached Sioux Falls, and the train fol.
lowed him in short time after. He
plowed through slush, water ana mud
sweat and fumed at his misfortune and
gave vent to his feelings in various
ways. Tom said he hunted up his fellow
passenger just to relieve his over
burdened mind for a few moments.
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Constant Employment.

A witty rttort is credited to a we'll
known writer and critic, to whom a
friend spoke Of a young author whose
literary efforts are not received with the
enthusiasm which he feels them to
merit.
''He tells me he is confident of win
ming fame for himself before long,, " said
the critics friend, who had lately met
the young author, "and in the mean
time he revenges himself upon his un-
favorable reviewers by laughing ut
them.
81 envy him, said the critic, heav-
ing mock sigh. "He must be by all
odds the merriest man in this part of
the country if he does that -
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1897-03-26
RETAIL MEN TO MEET.
South Dakota Retail Mon Will Have a
Meeting at Aberdeen April :.

South Dakota Retail Mon Will Have q
Meeting at Aberdeen April :.
The retail merchants of South Da-
kota have decided to hold meeting at
Aberdeen on April for the purpose of
selecting an executive committee to
assist in advancing the business inter-
ests Of the state. The meeting is
being urged by the South Dakota Re-
tail Merchants Association and the
business men in Aberdeen are taking
active steps to promote an interest to
bring out a large number to the meet
ing. G. G. Peterson, retail merchant
OF Newark, has been laboring for sew
eral years to promote the organization
and in a lengthy circular sets forth the
plans and aims of the association. His
idea is to organize in South Dakota
what has been successfully formed and
directed in Minnesota, Illinois and
many other states in the union, viz: an
association which will foster fraternal
feeling among members, Danish un-
reasonable hatreds and animosities,
arrest foolish and ruinous price-cutting
abate the dead beat nuisance, and ad-
vance in every honorable way the in
terests OF the merchants of the state.
In a later letter Mr.. Peterson urges the
attendance of the merchants at this
meeting. He says:
"The state association idea is passing
through the rigors and vicissitudes of
this most extraordinary winter, and
will, trust, come out in the spring all
the more robust and vigorous on that
account.
If you have not yet given this subject
your serious attention, appeal to you
to do it now. Let your minds eye scan
the entire field and comprehend the
situation. Business is in q state of
chaos. Your Individual affairs may be
in tolerable shape, but I venture to as
sert that at best they leave room for
improvement. Is it not worth the at
tempt to bring about some decent
amount of general order?
II would like nothing better than the
opportunity to meet you face to face,
and counsel with you on this theme. If
am alive and we'll on April next
will be in Aberdeen ready to shake
hands with you, hear your good advice
and tell you the things I would write
you now if space permitted"
Accompanying this letter is another
signed by Mayor McGlachlin, Jewett
Bros, wholesale grocers and A. G.
Witte, who are backed by the retail
dealers of Aberdeen, and who urge the
retail men of the state to attend the
meeting.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1897-03-26
THE UMBRELLA.
It Has Been Known and Used For Thou
sands of Years.

1t Has Been Known and Used For Thou
sands of Years.
Possibly many Of you suppose that
the umbrella Is modern invention, but
it is not. Both as an emblem of rank
and as a protection from sun and rain it
is Of very ancient origin. Though the
materials used in the manufacture have
been constantly changing, the general
construction Of the frame has been
changed but little in thousands of years.
Egyptian and Ninevite sculptures Of
the earliest dates have many representa-
tions of the umbrella, but it is invari-
ably in connection with royalty. It was
always held over the head of monarch
when he rode in his chariot and at his
great open air feasts. In some of the
Hindoo sculptures Visllnu is represented
carrying an umbrella when going Oh
visit to the internal regions.
We find frequent references to the
umbrella in the Greek poets, for it's use
was quite fashionable among women Of
high rank in Greece. In the middle ages
it was an emblem of rank in the church.
Umbrellas were carried over cardinals
and bishops in solemn professions, and
all Of the large cathedrals owned one or
more umbrellas that were kept for use
on such occasions.
The Chinese adopted the umbrella at
a very early period in their history, and
for many centuries were the only people
that did not confne it's use to the king
and princes of the blood. However, they
permitted only men Of wealth and high
position to carry them. The common
people protected themselves from the
elements by making their hats broad
and umbrella shaped.
From the time that they established
their empire the Japanese have made
much use Of the umbrella 1t is also
used throughout India, but it is mark
of rank in Burma and Siam. One Of
the titles Of the king Of Burma is Lord
of the Twenty-four Umbrellas. He uses
white silk umbrellas, and no other per-
son is permitted to use white one.
The princes Of the blood each have, as
mark Of distinction, two gilt UNI
brellas, with handles 10 or Is feet in
length The other officers of the state
have but one.
From early drawings it seems proba-
BILE that the umbrella was Introduced
into Europe in the fourteenth century,
but it did not come into general use un-
til about 1700.-Philadelphia Press.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1897-03-26
Advertised Letters.

The following is list of the letters
remaining uncalled for in the Mitchell
postoffice at the close of the week end
ing March %, 1897
Johnston, Mrs Florence
Parkinson, c
Swartout, G B ~
When calling for the above please say
advertised" If not called for in two
weeks they will be forwarded to the
dead letter Office.
SAML. T. GREEN, P. M.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1897-03-26
What is the Matter With You.

DR.. Petit says: That the successful
physician is he that locates the cause
of disease, and then assists nature to
remove the cause. Thousands of pa
tients are mistreated annually through
false diagnosis. Any fool can prescribe
but it requires knowledge of human
nature, temperament, energy, activity
excitability, organic quality to cure.
Consult him.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1897-03-26
COMMERCIAL CLUB MEETING.
A Meeting Called for Next Friday Evening
to Settle up Old Matters.

A Meeting Called for Next Friday Evening
to Settle up Old Matters.
About two years ago the Commercial
Club elected officers, who have held
over since that time, the regular annu-
al meeting having been allowed to pass
unnoticed. The article in Sundays
issue in reference to the reorganization
OF the club met with ready response
from many of the old members who
agreed that the club should be
maintained. A meeting was therefore
called for Friday evening, at the former
rooms of the club, at o'clock. At
that time the present officers will make
report OF the business passed through
their hands and turn everything over
to the club to make such disposition OF
the assets as they see il. There is no
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1897-03-26
Beneath Him.

Beneath Him.
II didn't notice them at all. I don't
care what they do. p"
"No2''
''No. They are beneath me.''
"Yes?'
eyes. If their fat was above me, of
eourse it would be different.
There was reason in all things, not
even excluding an apartment house.
Detroit Tribune.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1897-03-26

E. E. Turner of Compton, Mo-, writes
us that after suffering from piles for
seventeen years, he completely cured
them by using three boxes of DeWitt's
Witch Hazel Salve. 1t cures eczema
and severe skin diseases. l.. o. Gale.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1897-03-26

The G. M. & St. P. railroad will sell
home seekers excursion tickets to the
usaul territory on Jan. and 10, Feb. 2
and Is, March and l6, April and 20.
1897 for one fare plus So for the round
trip. For further information apply to
F. E. Clark, agent Mitchell. Weekly
papers please copy.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1897-03-26

One minute ia all the time necessary
to decide from personal experience
that One Minute Cough Cure does what
its name implies. L. o. Gale.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1897-03-26
Notice,

1t has been used for the past years
and proved to be the best spring med
icine, Scallin's SarsapariIIa. Take it
now.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1897-03-26
Sure Cure for Fits.

New remedy by u practicing physic-
ian positively cures Fits, Epilepsy, etc.
Treatise and sample bottle free. DIR.
Il. Herr, 331 East 83d ST., New YORK.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1897-12-08
FREE HILL.

Thanksgiving day passed without
any special occasion worth mention.
ing But on Friday the 9th was a
gaily day at Columbian Institute.
Superintendent Murray gave an Insti-
tute at this place for several Districts
whose teachers seemed to appreciate
and accept the occasion with lively
degree of pleasure, for every teacher
except one or two were present from
the 18th, 18th, 18th and 14th Districts
and responded heartily to the call of
the Superintendent's program. A
pleasant day and sumptuous dinner
free to all, made it one of the loveliest
Of the many public occasions which
have come off at Columbia. The very
best of order, good music by the choir
and some good readings and talks by
the teachers, we thought much superior
to what is usual. No teacher excused
himself but come willingly to the
call of the Superintendent who as
chairman ex.officio conducted the ex
ercises, without failure. Miss Della
Clark secretary; DR.. VIM. Hale critic.
The class work was excellent, above
what is common About one third
ladies, all pretty and single; some few
ried men and only two that had
gray hairs-one bald headed. All that
reported claimed success in their
schools which was to be expected of
them, and from their poin. of view,
might have been true. The genial
Sheriff., from Jonesboro, the best in
formed and best looking married man
among US; but Tom takes the blue
tape for good looks among the young
men. The committee on the program
Tor the night session made out their re-
port and one on the sly dropped the
name Of certain speaker before hand
ing in report to be read. This was the
only dirty trick during the Institute
for it was purely spite work, to satisfy
an old grudge. Be it said to their
honor no one seemed to be tobacco
user. We challenge any other gather
ing of teachers to produce so many
clean men and women. We think
Superintendent Mureay must be proud
of his teachers on the north side of the
county. 1t is said the night session
was good, an address by Prof. McCon.
nell, Of Milligsn College, also by A. c.
Bowers; some speeches and recitation
by Prof. Hilbert's pupils and Free
Hill's excellent string band made the
night session lively. The patrons of
Columbia know how to feed the public.
At noon Mr.. Keefauver's barn near by
was burned, destroying much grain
and provender; sparks from a saw mill
engine carried by wind was the cause.
The last we have to report is poke sup.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1897-12-08
For the Herald and Tribune.
EVILS OF THE TONGUE.
Read at the Lamar Prayer Meeting by Bessie
Watts.

Read at the Lamar Prayer Meeting by Bessie
Watts,
The subject OF our talk is one of great
Importance to all, little, big, old and
young. James in the 9th chapter warns
us Of this unruly member. And in my
talk no doubt the shoe will fit US all 10
some point. But N can no offence and
ask your forbesrance.
With some people it seems that their
tongues are turned loose at both ends
and play on a pivot in the middle. We
take profanity. A boy does not often
begin downright swearing in the name
OF God, he shuddered at the first bias
phemous oath if he has been properly
trained He begins with little bywords
and slang, which gradually swell and
fill out into full and rounded oathes.
Next lying. There are all classes Of
people, so called ladies and gentlemen,
whom you can not trust. Often they
are professors Of religion and members
of the church. Lying is perhaps with
the exception of profanity the most
universal sin among men. No wonder
David cried out, THAT all men are
liars. " Next back biting. How few IL any
of us can sit and talk with neighbor
day without saying something about
an absent one, we would not say to
to their face. And then when we get
with the absent party they are treated
to like conversation about the other
one.
Next take temper. What a tempest,
tornado it gets to be with some people.
'Tis true we can not always be calm
and smiling as something comes up to
anger US, but we can become the master
of the situation il we bride our tongue
as James tells us to do. If we only
think twice before we speak once, there
will be left unsaid many things we
would gladly not have said when the
storm has passed and reason sits calmly
on her throne. Let US all try this plan
and see what success we have in the eff
fort.
The next and the worst of all is SLAM
der, A very true saying is said of
slander, Whose tongue out venoms
all the worms of the Nile, Whose edge
is sharper than the sword.". We can
see how men in the heat of passion can
slay their fellow men, but how this
monster of all iniquity can ruin the
reputation or destroy the character of
an innocent being. How infinitely
worse than murder, or theft, or arson.
Shakespeare has truly said, who
steals my purse steals trash; but he
that filches me of my good name robs
me OF that which not enriches him and
makes me poor indeed"
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1897-12-08

What is the strangest sight I ever
SAW A sand hill crane dance on the
shore of the Indian River in Florida.
There we're ten birds of the average
size and one overgrown fellow. The
latter acted as master of ceremonies.
In fact he led the dance, even as 'Lsh
Dyer leads it in New York, Eight
formed into square, making four
couples, and all the figures of the
quadrille were presented. They went
forward and back, swung partners,
crossed over, "chassed"in superb style
bowed to partners, right-and- to
places, and indeed went through the
entire performance in weird and
ghost like manner. Once in a awhile
the two odd chaps would slip into the
centre and flourish, which the master
of ceremonies suddenly termin a ted
with vicious slap of the wings, driv.
ing the intruders back to their places
as wall flowers. Could anything fun.
nier be imagined2 The sand hill crane
is four feet long, with wingspread of
70 or 70 inches. It's legs are like pipe
stems, three feet In length, and loosely
jointed in the middle. 1t was a dance
never to be forgotten and was worth
going all the way to Florida to see.
The birds wore uniforms Of leaden
gray.-Atlanta Journal.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1897-12-08
Illness From Clothing.

"If people knew how much disease
Is caused by wearing clothes improper.
ly they would be more careful about
the matter than they are, said a we'll
known physician. The great majority
of men who wear lace up boots always
wear them too tight and suffer from
varicose veins in consequence. Then
there's great deal of throat trouble
brought on by people wearing collars
that are too tight for them; and 1 have
seen men suffering from lung disease
which has been accentuated by habit
ual stooping-a habit due generally to
too tight brace. But 1t is even more Gu
rious that people always have their
hats made too small-too small, that is
from o medical point. And that this
Injuries and contracts their brain there
can be no doubt whatever"