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Were In Danger.


W. 81. Smith and F. L. White, liv-.
ing a few miles southeast Of town, mar
rowly escaped being burned out by q
prairie fire Sunday evening. Some
boys started fire and it got away from
them. The flames were making good
headway toward Mr.. Smiths and Mr..
Whites farms but by the assistance of
the neighbors, who gathered there,
the fire was extinguished before much
damage was done. The two farmers
are seriously considering the idea Of
making some arrests as example to
future actions. Too much care can
not be exercised in starting prairie
fires during the present dry season.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1898-10-07

from Cuba Mr.. Peterson was sick with
fever in ST. Mary's hospital, Philadel-
phia, and is now out on sixty day
furlough. He thinks his company will
be cent back to Cuba soon and at the
expiration Of his furlough he will 60
there, although many of the boys pre-
fer to remain in the United States, not
caring to again undergo the risk OF dy-
ing in that feverish country. He will
remain in Mitchell month longer.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1898-10-07
DEATH OF MoNNIE LEE.

This Musically Gifted Young Lady Died
in Chicago Sunday Morning
Mrs. I. W. Seaman received word
from Chicago Monday morning that her
sister, Miss Monnie Lee, died there
Sunday morning. Mrs. Lee and Mr..
Seaman went .o Chicago Friday and
found her in serious condition and
u heir tears we're that she could not
recover. The death of Miss Lee is
particularly sad. She, with her sister
Myrtle, went to Chicago during the
summer to pursue their studies in
music to further equip themselves for
their life's work in that direction, but
the dread disease, typhoid fever, step
ped in and frustrated their plans and
future hopes. Miss Lee was a young
lady richly endowed with musical tai
ents which were inherentin her from q
child and with her twin sister, Myrtle,
often have their voices been heard in
public in Mitchell. Some four years
ago the sisters came to Mitchell and
entered Dakota University from which
they graduated in music and other
courses. The two sisters, twins as they
were, were inseparsble in their lives.
Miss Monnie was peculiarly attractive,
intelligent, pleasant in conversation
and was possessed with a wealth OF
voice that was the admiration of all
who heard her in song. She was
fast reaching the hight of her ambition
and to be taken away at the very OPEN
ing of q future, lined with the bright
ness of success, is indeed unfortunate.
The announcement of her death was
received with great regret, but it was
hoped that she could battle successfully
with the grim monster. Her life is
characteristic for the manner in which
she has endeavored to attain her edu-
cation. With strong will she has
surmounted difficulties in her pathway
that less energetic people would have
suocumbed to, but not SO with her.
Knowing her.from young girlhood the
writer can readily understand with
what difficulties have oeset her way
and with what fortitude she has met
and overcome them.
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s7s, 900, 900 of foreign gold and built up
magnificent financial system besides.
Mr.. Rankin challenged anyone in the
audience to point TO an industry that
was unable to do business because there
was not enough money to carry it on,
if it could be shown that it would pay q
fair interest on the capital.
In closing MIR. Rankin paid a fine
tribute to President McKinley's oon-
duct of the war, and declared that the
presidents position in not recognizing
Cuban independence earlier was fully
vindicated. The address was fine one
in all respects and the speaker ex-
planned his subject 80 thoroughly and
pointedly as to bring forth much
applause during the speech. The
meeting closed with three cheers for
Mckinley.
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Impressive Ceremonies.

The Methodist church was crowded
to its utmost capacity Tuesday by
people who were anxious to pay last
loving tribute to the loved memory of
Miss Monnie Lee. Such a concourse
of friends meant that her services so
freely given in life had their full ap-
probation in the hearts of the people.
The remains were taken to the home
Of I. w. Seaman on their arrival from
Chicago yesterday and at 2 o'clock
this afternoon the large body of stud
ents of Dakota University, of which she
was graduate, met at the house and
marched to the church with the
funeral procession. The casket was
borne to its place in the church by E. S.
Whitaker, Carl Hover, F. L. Mayes,
Lewis Shuster, j. P. Hauser and r. A.
Carhart. The floral tributes were
many and very handsome, gifts from
friends in the city and the university,
The music was furnished by the ladies
quartet, the Misses Noble and Corwin
and the male quartet Messrs. Pherson,
Hover, Brown and Kratz.
Rev. A. G. Stevens conducted the ser.
vices and delivered touching sermon,
one full of comfort to the sorrowine
relatives and one Of praise for the
beautiful christian character of the
deceased, whose life was consecrated
to her master.
DR.. w. I, Graham spoke very feel
! ingly of the deceased in her connection
with the University as student, o
ner willingness at all times to hell
with her musical talent, of her sacri
ices made to acquire perfection il
music that in time would enable her t,
make home for her mother. Th,
! tribute of DR.. Graham was touchin.
one and the sentiments he expresse'
found an echoing response in the hear
of everyone present.
A long line of carriages followed tn
remains to Graceland cemetery, wher
the body was committed to the earth.
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Ipswich, in the north part of the
state, had bad fire Friday morning
burning up nearly the entire town.
Only few buildings were saved and
this only after the flames went OUT Of
their own accord. This is the second
time the town has been burned out.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1898-10-07
CITY COUNCILS MEETING.

The Alderman Had Little to do Othsr
Than Transact Routine Business.
It was not very enlivening session
of the council Tuesday evening from
the fact that there was but little busi-
ness to be transacted. Mayor Fullerton
was surrounded by Aldermen Koch,
Indra, Burnside, Bracy, Mclaughlin
and Grace, who listened to the reading
of tho minutes of the previous meeting
by Auditor Smith which were approved.
Judge Abbey made his report rs city
justice, but city business in his court
during September was mighty slim as he
had not one offender before him, and he
presented clean record for the month.
While this is not profitable for the
court it is pretty good record for q
city of this size. City Weigher Nielsen
reported that his receipts during the
month amounted to S31.70. Treasurer
Kibbees statement showed balance of
$638. "a in the general fund and $3.50. 35
in the sinking fund. The following
bills were audited and allowed by the
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1898-10-07
HE FOUGHT AGAINST sPANIARDs.

John Peterson, One of The Regulars, Was
in the Action at San Juan.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1898-10-07

The bill of the Electric Light Co., for
SS8 for lights during September was
held up pending q report of the light
committee, which has the matter in
charge. AS is known the council re-
voked the franchise of the light COM
pany and refused to use any more
lights until new contract was made.
The company, however, is strictly ad-
herring to the contract under the fran
chise and have been furnishing street
illumination just the same. Several
members of the council think the
city has good grounds to release itself
from the franchise in court and they
are in favor OF making q test case OF it.
An adjournment was taken until
Monday evening, Oct. 10, when the
light question will be solved one way
or the other.
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Real Heroes of the War.

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considered United
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more or less intricate favor military
Daonls1 from d. Of single dA4 al
tops
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from the niss.nsOD
tops improved
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thousand years before recognized
them on the decks their enemies QuhH and Greek fire hurled
reme summit Of the mast iOa'r placed
The rendered spa
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ts war sa Of ne Mediterranean and Baltic which had curious basket
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Some Of the rnas supplied with top for the electric light pS
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ahead and species below
IN
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but al
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rapid machine guns employed in TOP. supported
OF
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protected but during the sail era the 'Opmsn handling ne swivel pieces and deck
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the quota, and the governor has issued a
supplemental call fore x-guardsmen anu
graduates Of military schools, the object
being to fH the quota with trained men,
Lincoln, Neb.. April 2s.-Up to tonight
but three companies Of state militia mao
reported. Brigadier General Bills an
nounced tonight that the fun quota Oh
2.41l would be on hand tomorrow night
Chicago April 2s.-Amid tremendous en-
thusiasm, over four thousand malitiamen
marched out of Chicago tonight bound for
the war They comprised the First Sec
ond and Seventh regiments of infantry
and the First cavalry. The streets IN
front Of the several armories were SO
crowded with cheering citizens as to be
absolutely impossible to vehicles. When
finally the regiment moved the cheers
drowned the music of the brass bands
and so general was the impulse to shaks
hands with and embrace the bule clad
boys-men and women alike becoming
all but hysterical-that Their anks lost all
semblance ofmilitary formation. Thou
sands followed each regiment to the
trains, and cheered the volunteers to the
echo asst hey departed for Springfield.
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a|NE IO SEE GARCIA
Army Lieutenant Sent to Ar
range For Cooperation.
WITH ENGLAND
Is Predicted From a High
Source in Germany

Copyrighted 1888 by Associated Press)
Kingston. Jamaica, April 2s--Ffrst
Lieutenant Andrew Rowan. OF the Nine
teenth infantry. under orders from the
war department, was landed on the Gu
ban coast somewhere west OF Santiag
probably before dawn on Monday. His
Cuban guides and an open sail boat were
used. The guides have not returned
Lieutenant Rowan is on his way 10 the
camp OF General Calixto Garcia. He
will represent the war department IN ar
ranging for the cooperation OF the IN
surgents in the invasion Of eastern Cuba
by the forces Of the United States. The
time and place of invasion will be con-
trolled by events and the character Of
Lieutenant Rowan's dispatches.
Lieutenant Rowan was detailed from
the bureau of information for this dan
gerous service-dangerous. because in
his civilian dress. he is liable to be treat
ed as a spy. He speaks Spanish and
knows Cuba, having written a book on
the subject. Moreover, he is an expert
mapmaker.
Lieutenant Rowan LEFT Washington IN
derinstant orders April 9. He was direct
ed to wait here. prepared to go to Porto
Rico or TO Cuba AS he went to eastern
Cuba, II is inferred thaa blow will be
struck there before one is struck at Porto
Rico.
With him he took an Official Spanish
section map OF eastern Cuba, with in
dentations made by thewar departments
photographers The expectation is that
General Calixto Garcia will dispose his
forces to cover landing of United States
troops as per arranged. A courier with
Lieutenant Rowan's first di patches to
the war department viii probably leave
General GarCa's camp next week.
Berlin, April 26.-The New York CORES
pendent OF the Cologne Gazette cables
his paper THAI ht learns from IAN espe-
cially trustworthy source" that agree
ments already exist between the United
States and Great Gritain- (which. if the
present British cabinet continues IN Of
fee NUT lead, in the future course Of
events, to an alliance"
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WAR BILL REPORTED
Friday the Vote Will Come on
the Tax Measure.
BUSINESS IN THE SENATE
includes Passage of the Army
Reorganization Bill.
BUSINESS IN THE SENATE

Washington, April 26.-The war revenue
bill was reported to the house today, and
by an arrangement made, the debate will
begin tomorrow and continue at night
sessions until Friday. At O'Clock on that
day the vote will be taken.
The contested election case Of Wise YER
sus Young, from the Second Virginia dis
trict, was decided today in favor Of the
contestant, Dr.. Wise, who Is a Rtpublio-
an. by party vote.
Speeches for the contestant were made
by Messrs. CrumpackeT (Rep.) of Indiana
and Grosvenor CRep.) of Ohio. Jones
Dem.) Of Virginia followed for the con-
testee.
The senate amendments to the naval
appropriation bill were non-concurred IN
and a conference requested.
The speaker appointed Messrs. Bouttlle,
Hnborn and Cummings conferees
A bill was passed granting to the Santa
Fe and Grand Canon Railroad company
a right-of-way through the Grand canon
forest reserve.
At4:45 o o'clock the house adjourned.
IN The SENATE.
During the two hours stssion Of the
senate today the conference report on the
army reorganization bill was agreed to-
and the measure engrossed and signed.
The remainder OF the session was devoted
TO the passage of seventy-four private
pension bills and numerous measures from
the general calendar.
Bills were passed as follows:
To amend an act granting to the Ar
kansas. Texas and Mexican Central Rail-
road company q right-ofway through the
Indian Territory; to enable the officers,
warrant officers, petty officers and ma
rJnes Of the United States navy who may
distinguish themselves in action, to re-
ceive medals of honor, rosettes and rib
hons: in reference to the civil strvice and
appointments Hereunder; affording addi-
tionaI advantages to honorably discharged
soldiers to amend the navigation laws
relating to the licensing of officers OF
steas vesstls: to place on the retired list
OF the army as sergeants four survivors
OF the Franklin arctic expedition
At o'clock, on motion of Mr.. Allison
of Iowa. the senate went into executive
session, and at 2:15 O'Clock adjourned
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GATHERING OF VOLUNTEERS
Reports Indicate Prompt and
Abundant Response.


Detroit, Mich, April 26-Exciting and
patriotic scenes never witnessed in Mich
igan since the rebellion marked the de-
parture today Of the state militia for mob
iization at Island Lake. fifty miles west
of Detroit. A tremendous crowd cheered
the Fourth regiment out OF Detroit At
Port Huron every member of tbs local
company was given a five dollar gold
piece. and horses were presented to two
of the offers. At Bay City the common
council pledged that all city employees 60
ing TO the front should have their position
upon their return. Throughout the state
The moving troops received ovations. and
in every town sending companies 10 the
front the schools were closed and business
was practically suspended. Nearly all OF
Michigan's 200 troops are in camp to-
night
Tomorrow morning 1S5 men Of the first
and third divisions OF the Michigan naval
reserve viii leave Detroit for service on
the auxiliary cruiser Yosemite, now at
Norfolk. Va
Sioux Falls. s. D. April 2S.-The South
Dakota militia has been in turmoil to-
c-uft seven troops 81 cavalry. This was
not well received. but an immediate re-
organization OF the militia into cavalry
was begun. Late this afternoon an ORDER
came for q fun regiment of infantry in
stead q the cavalry. Recruiting has
been going on all day and the troops will
begtnarrtvirg tomorrow TO 90 into camp
here Sioux FAILS bankers today sub
scnbed seven thousand dollars TO pray
expenses % MODELLING the troops
Des Moines, Iowa, April SPECIAL
trains today and tonight have brought
The entire National Guard % Des Noines
Il IS estimated that 27oo ot Their equired
500 men are now on the ground. and
more are expected in the morning. The
National Guard falls about lao short OF
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-04-27
Ell RENO MEN READY.
Chances Estimated as Against Their
Reing Needed

FL Reno. o. T.. April 26-(special)-Th
district court room was crowded last night
TO its utmost capacity with men in every
grade of life, who came to listen to the
patriotic speeches by eminent citizens and
incidentally to raise a company of voIun-
teers for the war Stirring addresses
were delivered by Judge John C. Tarsney,
Major A. z. Woodson, Colonel Bob For
rest. Major e. ]. Simpson, Judge Frank
lin and others. A number OF young men
placed their names on paper which was
delivered to Governor Barnes today.
Fifty young men have thus far signed
their names and have organized a COM
pany, to be differed as follows: Captain,
Jacob Sch weizer; first lieutenant, L. j.
Simpson; second lieutenant. w. Redder
Neither officers nor men have been sworn
mas yet. and from present indications
they Will not be, as the chances are that
Company of the Oklahoma National
Guard will be re-instated-
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AN IRISH ROAST OF POLO

London. April PIN the house OF COM
mons today. Mr.. James F. Hogan, anti
ParneIIite member for the Middle division
Of Tpperary. Will ask the government
leader Mr.. A ]. Balfour. first lord OF
the trtasury and acting secretary OF state
for foreign affairs, whether Senior Polo
Y Bernade. the former Spanish minister
at Washington. who Is now in Canada, is
az liberty 20 use Toronto as base for
supplying Spain with information. and
whether there is any foundation for the
suggestion that Senior Bernedt Is accredIt-
ed TO the whole OF America north OF the
equator. and that he has thereby acquired
definite status in Canada and. generally
to indicate the limitations imposed by
PRECEDENT and diplomatic usage OF the ac-
tIvities OF a minister OF belliEerent pow
er who keeps UP 5 temporary residence n
a British colony"
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-04-27
MAKEUP OF COMPANIES
How the Volunteers VIII BE Organ
tied When Raised.

washington, April 2S.-The war de-
partment has announced that organlza-
ton for the volunteer army bill will
be as follows:
Artillery: Light battery-One captain,
one first lieutenant, two second heuten-
ants. one first sergeant one quartermas-
ter sergeant, one veterinary sergeant,
six sergeants, fifteen corporals two far-
riers, one saddler, two musicians, one
wagner. 1n priyates, manmum;114 pri-
Yates, minimum.
Heavy battery-One captain, one first
lieutenant, two second lieutenants, one
first sergeant, twenty-five sergeants, ten
corporals, two musicians, two artificeds,
one wagner 1872 privates.
Cavalry-One captain, one first lieu
tenant, one second lieutenant. one first
sergeant, one quartermaster sergeant,
sixsergeants, eight corporals, two farriers
and bIacksmiths. two trumpters, one sad
der. one wagner rs privates, maximum;
GA privates, minimum.
Regiments-One colonel. one first Iieu-
tenant, one adjutant extra leutenanD,
one quartermaster extra lieutenanD, one
surgeon; two assistant surgeons; one
chaplain, three hospital stewards, one
sergeant major. one quartermaster ser
geant, one chief musician. one saddler
sergeant, one chief trumpeter.
Infantry: Company-One captain, one
first lieutenant one second lieutenant
one first sergeant, one quartermaster ser
geant, four sergeants, twelve corporals.
two musicians. one artifcer. one wagon
er. rs privates, maximum; "a privates,
minimum.
Regiment-One colonel ons lieutenant
colonel, two majors, one adjutant extra
lieutenanO, one quartermaster extra
lieutenanD, one surgeon. two assistant
surgeons. one chaplain. one sergeant ma
jor. one quartermaster sergeant. one
chief musician, two principal musicians,
three hospital stewards.
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purchases Of supplies there These vera
OF the most varied description. such as
medicine and miscellaneous goods for
which. IN ordinary times. the feet could
as easily have waited until u reached
Spanish port Therefore. Il IL suspected
that the purchases show a purpose on the
part Of the Spanish admiral to start on n
long cruise A rather startling suggestion
made in this connection - that the Span
fish feet may make directly for the Philip
pines by way OF the Cape % Good Hope
to attack Commodore Dewey's Asistio
squadron which - would far exceed IA
strength. The Susz canal being closed IN
der neutral laws 10 warships 81 belilEsr-
fsh feet or 20 instruct Admiral Dewey "a
ents. there would be nothing 20 90 IN this
case but send some OF Admiral Esmpson's
ships on a long stern chase after the Span
repair TO home waters
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SPAIN'S PLEA TO THE POWERS

Madrid. April 2s.-S:30 a m.-The Span
ish government today sent circular to
the powers experimenting It's circular OF
April IS and expressing regret at the hard
necessity OF being compelled to appeal TO
force in order to repel the scandaIous
aggression OF the United States and de-
fend the national dignity and historic in
tegrity OF the fatherIand."
Continuing the circular note says: His
tory presents very few instances wherein
treason is so evident on one part and the
| outrage so undisguised on the other.
Spain has on her side right correct pro-
ceedure and prudence. whit the United
States has on her side only dlsIoyalty and
the impulse of unbridled ambitions"
After a reference to the "execrsble con-
duct OF Central Fttzhugh Lee the note
reproduces the text Of the resolutions OF
congress, UNDERLYING the last words. as
intended TO deceive the Cubans."
It is then predicted that the Island Of
Cuba will not be declared pacined unuI II
is ready for annexation
Further on the note gives the details OF
the rupture OF the negotiations between
Spain and the United States, concluding
with the following declaration:
''Tht Spanish people await the attack
with tranquil serenity. decided 10 sell
their lives dear and 10 defend energetic
ally their nigh; TO remain IN America,
confident that IN this work they vii have
the assistance OF CUbAas, who are Span
!ards ike themselves"
Oueeasro IN, April I'll a m-S,sa-nsT
Ma1ssoc reports passing American LINK.
presumably the Paris, btoucay morning IN
lzii<ode IS s., Longitude zs-aa