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The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1899-11-10
INJURED ON THE HEAD.
A Lab0rer ON the Milwaukee Road
Struck on the Head by Piece
of Falling Iron.

John Christensen, laborer on the
Milwaukee road, was seriously injured
Sunday afternoon by being struck on
the head with piece OF iron falling
from great height. The accident oc-
Cured short distance this side of
Ethan, where gang of men were put
ting up windmill for the Milwaukee
railroad. Christensen was standing
beneath platform and was engaged in
his work when in some way heavy
piece of iron became detached from ito
moorings and came crashing down
through the platform, striking him on
the head. The iron fell distance of
80 feet and was of sufficient weight to
break through some heavy lum Der,
from which the platform was construct
ed. The injured man was placed on .
handcar and brought at once to this
city and taken to the Office of DR.. Bobb,
who dressed his injuries. The iron cut
cash in his head about three inches
long and the force of the blow made
slight indentation on the brain. This
was noticeable from the fact that his
left limb was paralyzed and was due to
the blow on his head Had it not been
for the platform, which broke the force
Of the fall of the iron, the man would
undoubtedly have been killed instantly.
The cash in his head was sewned up and
as soon as the operation was over his
friends placed him on the handcar and
took him back to Ethan, where he has
some friends. Christensen lives at Ver-
million and he will be taken there this
week. 1t was pretty close call for the
man and was nothing more than .
miraculous escape from death.
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CLEVER LITTLE ACTRESS.
Miss Thropp Amazes and Charms
Her Audience With Her
Splendid Acting.

After seeing Miss Clara Thropp as
Nora in ga DOLLS House" THE RE-
PUBLICAN doesn't regret the many
kind words it said in advance of the
coming of that famous little actress.
There was fairly good audience in
attendance at the opera house when the
play was presented in 80 capable q
manner Monday evening by Miss
Thropp and her company. The play
is strong one and takes a scene from
the home and places it before the peo-
pie in about as realistic manner as
one could ask. 1t is q sermon on the
stage, and one that leaves q deep i'm
preston. The story is a pathetic one
and there is bit of hrmor interjected
frequently, illustrating the character
of Nora to nicely and showing her
absolute lack of knowledge of her
duties in life. 1t is the story of hus-
banl who holds himself far above bis
wife in intellect, looks upon her as a
doll and treats her as such, even though
his love for her il deep. 1t is not the
pathos nor humor OF the play .tha,
strikes one 80 forcibly but the capricee
of the doll wife aud the unmitigated
sel6shness of the husband, who fell
from grace when it came to the fnal
test in not being able to work out the
miracle as planned by the wife,. The
ability OF Miss Thropp to go from one
mood to another, from joy to sorrow
fear to bravado, pleasure to anger, ant
her majestic dignity when she au
nounced her determination to leave The
"doll's house" and learn the lessons O
| life over again won her deserved
applause. Miss Thropp presented
method of acting never before seel
here and it was indeed enjoyable t
watch her ever varying mood, in fac
che was Nora personi6ed. Mis-
J Thropp was ably supported by Fre!deri
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1899-11-10
DAKOTA UNIVERSITY NOTES,

Miss Emma Crosby returned last
Thursday to again take up her course
of study.
Hon. W. A. Prather, of Pierre,
travelling representative of commits
sioner of school and public land, was q
guest of E. T. Underwood Friday.
We are ghd to chronicle the fact
that Mss Ethel Simmons is GONZALES
CENT. 1t is expected that her friends
will SON see her in her accustomed
place in D. U.
1t ia the unanimous verdict that the
lecture course is destined to be great
success. The entire student body was
more than pleased with the first num-
ber, and pronounce Salisbury's Orches-
ira magnificent organization. The
second number, "The Last Days Of the
Confederaoy," by Gen. John B. Gordon,
United States senator from Georgia,
will prove great drawing card. This
will be rare treat that no one can
afford to miss, and D. U. students are
impatiently waiting the coming Of thi
distinguished southerner. The sales
for the course have been very satis-
factory to those in charge and the stu
dents are to be congratulated upon the
success with which they have met in
this very profitable enterprise.
Another treat we have enjoyed this
week was the addresses of Miss S. B.
Lyon, International secretary of stu
dents volunteer movement. Miss Ly-
ons addressed large ssand enthusiastic
audience in the chapel Wednesday
evening on personal Responsibility
If any doubted their personal responsi
bility in this great movement, those
doubts had taken wings ere her very
earnest speech had closed, leaving nc
doubling Thomases in the audience.
Thursday morning sac lead the devo'
tional services in chapel and again
spoke to the students on the subject o.
missions and lead the Y. W. G. A.
meeting in the afternoon. Her earnest
and pressing manner in presenting hel
subject won many warm friends fol
missions.
Since our victory oyer Yankton, en-
thusiasm has run exceedingly high, sc
much 80 that third team has been or
ganized, with Mr.. Cory as captain. i
is reported that they have already ar
ranged for game with the town team
for the 10th, and the high school fol
the second game. Prof. Blodgett re
ports q decided improvement in the
first team and expects to put up bet
ter game than the last one, ,iwhen the!
meet Yankton next Monday Afternoon
on Yankton's ground. The second team
has also come to the front very rapid,
in the past two weeks. Their worl
against the first team has been excel
lent. In the last few games playe
with first team they have almost prove
themselves masters of the situation
The first team has had to work har
, for every point won. At least twent
a will go to Yankton Monday, and ther
. is movement on foot to take larg
y crowd with the team. Those who az
n lovers of this sport will be we'll paid b
j. accompanying the team. Not only st,
a dents are invited 10 go, but citizens {
q Mitchell are urged to join the team an
l. see our boys win another victory.
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WILL MAKE IMPROVEMENTS.
w. w. Mannix Will Make Many
improvements on the Grand
Opera House Building.

Now that the Grand opera house has
passed into the hands OF W. W.
Mannix, OF Milwaukee, it is his intent.
ion to make q number of permanent
improvements to enhance the worth
and use of the building, and has the
plans nearly mapped out for the work.
1t is his intention to change the en-
trance to the building from the corner
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1899-11-10
Will Preach at Elkton.

Rev. J. F. Bradley has gone to his
pastorate at Elkton, where he will
preside over the Methodist church for
the coming year. Mr.. Bradley made
the trip through with his horse and
buggy in order that he could use it
in driving to his various charges in
that district.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1899-11-10

We are headquarters for Kid
Gloves and carry every color in the
different grades and guarantee
every pair sold.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1899-11-10
MADE SESSION BRIEF.
Tile City Council Met Last Monday
Night and Transacted Only Their
ROutine Business.
Vim. ". hanniX, Of Milwaukee Has
Purchased Opera House and Will
Engage in Business.
4 Workman Was Injured Near
Ethan by Being Struck With
Piece Of Iron.
SHORT SESSION HELD.
The Council Allowed the Bills and
Acted on One or Two Other

The regular meeting of the city
council was held Monday evening, but
there was very little to engage the
attention of the alderman and early ad.
journment WAS taken to attend the
dramatic performance. Owing to the
removal OF A. Brown from this city
the office OF city plumber, which was
held by him, was declared vacant and
M. E. Orrei was appointed to fill the
vacancy. The plum Der is a thorough
workman aDd we feel satisfied that he
will give the city good service. The
committee that was appointed last
month to look into the matter OF buying
more hose for the fire department re-
ported tavorably on the necessity of
adding TO the mum Der OF feet now on
hand. The city auditor was instructed
to purchase $50 feet more of hose, which
will place the department in much
better shape to cope with the frey ele-
ments. The following bills we're
allowed and warrants ordered drawn
for tho au uo,,pto.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1899-11-10

Dress Goods Sale, 10 days only.
$1,000 worth Of dress goods to be
sold at a great discount. Our
shelves are too full and we cut prices
to clear out the goods.
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Friday Of each week will be set
aside for sale days. You know that
means baraigns for you at this store.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-10-01
AS A VICTOR.

An Englislman, Major G. J. Young
husband, tells in his Volume ''The
Philippines and Roundabout" of a CON
yersation with Dewey shortly after his
great victory. Here is the Majors ac-
count of it:
Talking of the rewards OPEN to sue
cesisful commander in the service of Il
republic, | asked Admiral Dewey what
his reward would be for his naval vic
tory, and added that he would have
been made peer under monarchy.
Yes, / suppose | would have been
he remarked simply; but | have bctn
very amply rewarded, for | see from the
papers that. the Senate has voted me a
sword of honor, though. mind you, | have
not heard a word about it myself. And
my friends tell me they hope to secure my
promotion Ito the rank of rear-adlmiral
| am only a commodore now, and per
haps they will give me medal, too
Besides, every one has been most kind
to me, and You went credit the number
of fiattering little presents that / have
received"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-10-01
BENNY WAS A BRIGHT BOY.


Here is little anecdote that illustrates
point to which our attention is not
often called;
Benny was new boy at school, and as
the teacher enrolled his name in her
book, she asked:
Where do you live, Benny?'
.On Blnkcr street. he answred.
"You should say in Bhnker street.
That is considered the proper form NOW.
"Yes'm."
'.You have lately come to town, have
you not p
Yes'm."
Where was your home before?'
'Roonville.'
Where is BoonviIle"
'.In the Erie Canal ma am" said Beu-
ny.
Now. the man that wrote this anee-
dote believes that one lives ION" and not
.in'' a street, and his little joke Us an
attempt to show that the latter is an alb
surdity. But is it?
i'm our opinion, the absurtlity us in his
comparison. 1t does not follow that
house is "on'' a street, because town
is ''on'' a canal Cur a river; the cases are
NOT analogous. When we speak OF a
street. we do not mean a roadway or a
passageway merely, but u roadway and
the walks. houses, shops, etc, tina. Der
der it. You will find note under the
word street in Webster's international
Dictionary that makes this perfectly
plain. This note is supplemented by a
quotation from AIacauley His deserted
mFnlsion in Duke street"
SO it seems that the teacher was quite
right in telling ''Benmy" to say that he
lived Sin Blinker street" and not ION
Bainker street
1t is equally evident that we should
speak of a town ais being ''on' canal,
for under MO possible conditions could we
consider the town as part of the canal.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-10-01
AS A vlERMONTIER.

Dewey never forgets his home.
Before he left Manila he said: Il
want to go away up to my native village
in Vermont. Montpelier | would like
to get a reception up There in the town
hall from the city fathers
This day is happy one for me.
When | reach home / shall go first 10
my brothers home at Montpelier, VT.
where | was born and raised, and where
l shall be allie to rest thoroughly
And again he said: "One of the things
that touched me the most, among all
the many expressions of warm feeling
from the people ait home, was the raising
Of a subscription i'm my native State TO
btlddd bronze statue of me. to be placed
in the Montpelier State House. oIppos. i,
the statue Of Ethan Allen.
Many a time, as boy. have looked
at that statue of Ethan Allen in won
der and admiration / feel that no
greater compliment could be paid mo
than the erection Of my statue in such a
place-lly own village you know"
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AIS A CHILD-LOyER.

A correspondent who met the Admiral
in the East before his return begged
from him message for a young Ameri-
can lady.
And how old. asked the Admiral
with interest, lis this Young LADY,"
Ten said the correspondent.
The kind old sailor laughed heartily
and said. by George, that's enterpris-
ing: III write something for her.
Which he did after the correspondent
had shown him the following:
when you reach Manila, please give
my love to Dewey and tell him / think
he did brayely. | wish you would tell
Dewey, too. that I'm a YerIolltei.
Please write me letter with something
Dewey wrote In it.
ruby STONE"
Dewey's devotion to his only child. has
aroused in his son feeling little short
of worship.
When the Commodore saile.l Cor the
East his son felt the same confidence
that he felt when a child.
II knew before the battle that ne
would VIM said young George after
his fathers great victory.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-10-01
THE EARLIEST CANDY.
Some Statistics About Sweets That Will
be Found Interesting.

Some Statistics About Sweets That viii
be Found Interesting.
The most popular and the most ancient
of bon-bons are sugar plllms. pastilles
ard burnt almonds. bat how many per-
sons know their HISTORY? Sugar plsIms
date from Roman times, for the Romans
were the first TO think of covering al
monds with layers Of sugar. The inwen-
, tor was certain Julius Dragatlts. Il
noted confectionery who belonged to the
| lHllstalous ratrician family Of Fabius. H.
made tins great discovery which has
wrought 50 much damage to our teeth
fer twenty centuries in the year 1T b.
=. These bOn-b0ns. called dragati, af-
ter their inventor (dragees i'm FRENCH.
remained the exclusive privilege of the
family of Fabilis. But at the birth az
marriage of one of THAT family a great
distribution of ela1agat took place. rs Il
sdgn of rejoicing. The custom is still
observed by many of THE mobility OF Ell
rore. The pastiIle is of far later Origin,
having been invented and introduced into
France by an Italian confectiOner. The
Florentine John Pastifa, a protege Of
the Medic6s When Maria de Medici
married Henry Nv. of France. Pasisifa
accompanied his sovereign to the French
Court. where his on-bons had a treinel-
dors vogue. Everybody wanted the Flor
entine's pastines, and. strange to say.
they were perfection from the very begin
ming. He made them with an kinds Of
havass-chocolate coffee, rose, violet,
mint wine. strawberry, raspberry, VA
ir.lla. heliotrope and dau1lation. Burnt
almonds are purely of French origin, ow-
ing their inception TO the glnttony of Il
certain French merchant. One day Mar
shall Duplessis-Prain. an old gourmet,
sent for IJassagne. who had already in
vented many a toothsome dainty and
was a man of resources. He searched.
he reflected. he combined, until finally he
conceived a delicious bon-bon. which he
baptized gloriollsly with the name OF
his master. Praline, the French for burnt
almonds. This is the history of the in
yentiom of bon7bons, for all others are
merely combinations or Developments OF
these three-the sugar plum, the pastille
and the burnt almond.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-10-01
OUT OF THE MOUTHS OF BABES


Little 3-year-old Bessie was trying to
dress herself one mOrnihg and manage!
to get her clothes badly mixed. Calling
to her mother, she said: "Oh, malnhna
come and help me; I'm all upside outr'
I'll guess that amt me-" said little
Ralph as he gazed earnestly as 4 photo
graph of himself. What makes Won
Think it isn't?" asked his another.
cause it's standin' still too long ito be
me-, was the reply.
II wonder" said little Harry. 'iif men
will ever live TO be 800 or 600 wears
old.' NO, ! guess not. replied MS =
year-old sister, who was studying her
Sunday school lessen. 1.-THE lord tried
the experiment once and they got so
bad that he just had to drown them.''
One evening 4year-old Nellie failed 10
mention her father dn her prayer because
he had scoIded her. 'sYon must pllas
for papa. too, Nellie said her mother.
But ] don't want to- replied the little
one. But yoll must" said mamma.
Dropping upon her knees again She add.
ed: And, for PHYS sake, bless papa.
too. and let us have peace i'm the family. =
Willie, aged ;, bounded unto the house
one day. exclaiming as he hung his hat
on the hall rack; This is my home.
This is my homen A lady visitor said
The house next door is just Nike this.
Willie; suppose yon went over there and
hung your hat up in the hall, that would
be your home as much as this, woulda't
I! No nla'am," answered the little
fellow. Why metz asked fine lady.
"Cause my mother doesn't live there, I
was the triumphant reply.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-10-01
AS A "LEFT.


Dewey hero? Why, we knew that
Years ago, said COL james Morgan, a
prominent Confederate header
Col. Morgan was ON the boat that ran
down the United States steamer Miss.
Isslppi. Dewey was on the sinking boat
Years ago Dewey established a rcputa-
tion as being enc of the few fine small
sword men in the navy.
1T has been the weapon par exec.
lence of the knight and gentleman for a
thousand Years" he once said. 1T is TIA
knightliest and noblest of weapons. With
its record of chivalry the white arm
comes DOWN through the ages, the last
legacy of the dead days of romance and
beauty to the twentieth century,
As lieutenant he was so fearless ar.
self-respect;ng that he once dared to re-
buke his admiral for swearing excessive
~. "Admiral,' he said. Il will not al
low sou or any man living to address me
in the language you are using"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-10-01
AS A CADET.

Attic old Norwich University III Yer
mont, which the boy entered at fourteen,
ne got his first military training.
he was compelled to stand guard so
often that his face became familiar to
the passers-hy. One day an old gentle
man said to him: My SON. you have a
nice face. Why 90 You do Things which
make punishment necessarily
And the yormgster replied: II don't
mind telling you sir, that's the way
get the exercise + need"
As boy he entertained the youth Of
Montpelier by boring Il hole in log IN
the Dewey backyard. filing it with
gunpowder and lighting a fuse.
As the first explosion was llnsatis-
factory. George waved back the other
adventures with the remark, .One
mans life is enough at a time.''
The remaining powder exploded direct
- IN his face. He ran to rain tub.
plunged his head in the water and ask
ed anxionsly: Does it show mllch.''
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-10-01
AS A LOVER.

Dewey married when young man
Miss Susan Goodwin. daughter of the
Fighting Governor" of New Hamp hire.
His rival was Commander Rhind. who
had made some Roadway in Miss Good
wins affections. when he was complete
~ routed by Lieut. Dewey. Mrs. Dewey
lived only five years.
The other famous romance of the Adj
miral's life was his infatll,tion for Miss
Virginia Lowery, now the Duchess de
ARGOS The Duke is therefore entitled 10
some measure of distinction as being the
only man who ever beat Dewey.
When George Dewey first knew Miss
Lowery he WIS a subordinate naval
officer with small salary. Miss Lowery
was beautiful girl. the belle of Wash
ingIton. The present Duke was Count
Brunetti.
Miss Lowery's father dliscoura ged both
suitors: Dewey. because his career was
not made; the Count, because he was a
foreigner.
But Miss Lowery married the Count.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-10-01
THE HOUSE OF TOO MUCH TROIr
BILE.

In the House of Too Much Trouble
hivetl a lonely little boy;
lie was eager for playmate,
He was hungry for a toy.
But twas always TOO much bother.
Too much dirt and too much noise
For the House of Too Much Trouble
Wasn't meant for little boys.
And sometimes the little fellow
Left 4 book upon the floor,
Or forgot and laughed too loudly,
Or he failed to close the door.
In House of Too Much Trouble
Things must be precise and trim
I'm a House of Too Much Trouble
There was little room for him.
He must never scatter playthings.
lie must never romp and play;
Every room must be I'M order
And kept quiet all the day.
He had never had companions.
He had never owned pet
In the House Of Too Much Trouble
1t is trim and quiet yet.
Ev'ry room is set i'm order
tEv'ry book is in its place,
And The lonely little fellow
Wears smile upon his face.
In the House of Too Much Trouble
He is silent and at rest
In the House of TOO Much Trouble,
With a lily on his breast
Alfred Bigelow Paine, in Munsey's.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-10-01
EIGHT IYIASES OF ADMIRAL.
DEWEY'S LIFE TOLD IN A'NlEC-
DOTAL PARAGRAPHS.
AS A CHILD.

George Dewey was born in Montpelier
and comes of a race of gentlemen and
lighters. In every war of the past two
hundred years a Dewey has beef in the
nght-sturdy, resolute, black-eyed, UNI
comprolnisingly warlike.
But George Dewey's childhood shows
that there are other than fighting quail
Ties III this virile race. As roy his
chosen playmate and friend was his sis
ter Mary. The little girl was usually a
princess i'm danger, the boy warrior.
Once little Mary Dewey waded out IT.
to the river up to her knees. Then
eieorge, with a wild yell, dashed after
ner. brandishing big stick with which
he beat the water.
lie threw his left arm around her and
escorted her to the shore Then little
Mary offered this interesting explana-
tom: Il was being rescued from Zero
cious alligator by my brother George.
who came just in time to save me-
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-10-01
MUD PIES.

Down in a little back garden,
Under a sunny sky,
We made mud pies together
My little sweetheart and |.
Stained was the little pink apron,
Muddy the jacket blue,
As we stirred and mixed and tasted,
Out in the sun and dew.
Why do | dream of that garden,
| who am old and wise?
Why am | longing, longing;
For one of those old mud pies?
O, for the little pink apron,
0, for the jacket blue,
For the blessed faith of childhood
When believes arc true.
Florence A. Jones.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-10-01
AS A COMMANDER.

The great Admiral il as dignifed and
self-possessed III the crises of war as ut
his Washington clubs. His admirers
remember that at Manila he warned the
Germans that III they did not, as neu-
trials. adhere to the laws of neutrals. he
should fire ON them.
But that, sir, would mean war will,
Germany said the liorwor-stricken Ger
man Admiral.
II am perfectly aware OF the fact. .
the American Commander replied
suavely.
What his men most dread are his
crlsilimgly ironical rebukes. The Adj
niiral never flies into passion.
But he knows that it hurts mrs anen 10
be called FARMERS" Once when he, as
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-10-01
GEORGE H. HEPwORTH.
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