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The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1901-02-22
DELIGHTFUL RECEPTION.
Large Number of Guests Invited
to the Home of Mrs. ID B. Mil
ler Thursday.

One of the most pleasing social events
that has been given this season was
the reception given Thursday after
aoon by Mrs. D. B. Miller and her
daughter, Mrs. Horace L. Moore, of
Panora, Iowa, who is here on visit
with old friends.
The hours for entertaining were from
2:3O to $3.50 and from to . o'clock, the
hours being so arranged to admit of
larger mum Der CT guests attending.
Mrs. Miller and Mrs. Moore stood in
the parlor and received their guests
and were assisted in this by Mrs. John
L Mccartney. Passing to one corner
OF the room the guests were provided
with souvenirs of the occasion in the
shape CT candy hearts by Mrs. j. D.
Anderson. the souvenirs being indict
tive of ST. Valentines day. La the par.
lor the decorations were very pretty
and unique. AT the doorway the
drsperies were made of hearts attached
Geo. A Silsby rshered the guests
into the sitting room, where frap re
and cake was served, this being pre-
sided over by Mrs Fl. Z Hitchcock,
Mrs. j. M. Wood aud Miss Eliza 81 all
From the four corners of the room
were stretche d the strirge of hearts,
while iu the center Of ihe table Law a
beautiful hand painted heart. The effect
of the decorations were Very attractive
Ia the dining room the ladies were
given an opportunity to test their skill
in trying to find an Obj4c blindfulded,
| which amusement was conducted by
| Mrs +. NJ. Hammer, Miss Grace Goody-
koontZ and Mrs. O. l.. Branson. On a
curtain which hung from a bookcase
! WAS attached N Ammoth heart and it
| was the aim OF the ladies, who were
/ provided with small darts, to stick them
into the heart. The ladies were first
j blindfolded turned around several
times and then they started in the sdi-
rection of the heart. The efforts put
forth were quite amusing to the or
| lockers and many came wide. Of the
mark. During the first hour of the re-
ception Mrs. Frank B. Smith was the
su ,cessful contestant and she was
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1901-02-22
TO INVESTIGATE ASYLUM.
Investigating Committee of House
and Senate Went to Yankton
Friday.

Tha committee appointed by the leg
isiature to Investigate the penal and
charitable institutions of the state
passed through the city last Friday
ou it's way to Yankton to take up the in
vestigatiou of the asylum first. The
committee is composed of Senators
Campbell, Vance and Martin, and Rep
representatives. Benedict, Goddard, Nc
Dougall and Gross, accompanied by
Stenograp pher Wallace. Mr.. Renec ict
is the chairman OF the committee and
he said that the investigation wodld be
complete aGd that there would be no
attempt TO whitewash any party con-
nected with the previous or present
m tnagemsnt of the insane asylum.
Qaite n few Of the Legislators passed
through thu city on their way south,
east and west, all of whom we're glad to
take ad advantage of the four days ad-
journment OF the legislature to visit
their homes. The legislature will con-
vene next Tuesday
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1901-02-22
THE FIRST ANNUAL BALL.
The Mitchell Club Gave Its First
Annual Party in The Rooms
Friday Evening.

The first annual party of the Mitchell
Club was given at the club rooms FRI
day evening, and it resulted in one Of
the most enjoyable parties OF the sea-
son. The attendance was very large,
the music by Rauh buns orchestra was
all that could bsdisired. the COM
pany OF asse N bled guests was congenial
and there was nothing left undone by
the management t, make the affair an
auspicious one in the history of social
matters Of the club
Particular pains were taken with the
decorations and the hall presented an
attractive scene. The decorations
were along the valentine order and the
effect was made beautiful by the use of
a great number of papsr hearts of diff
ferent cclors. These were attached 10
to q string and reached from each COR
ner TO the center OF the hall, while on
the walls they were draped in graceful
curves. Pictures OF Cupid adorned the
walls and hearts with the provsrbial
arrow were used in various places. In
the east end of the kall was established
the frappe booth and Misses Grace
Beckwith, Margie Becker and Florence
Winsor were kept busy serving the
guests. The booth was very prettily
decorated with hearts and evergreen.
The adornments were put on under
the direction of G.. G. Bras and he was
ably assisted by Mrs N. l.. Dawson.
Mrs. A. B. Seaton, Mrs q. E. Hitch
cock, Mrs. VIM. NJ. Smith aud MISS
Emily Bras. The decorators are en-
titled to much praise for the very pret-
ty effect and the good taste used in the
matter of decorations.
The program that was dauced con-
tained twenty-one numbers. with an
occ asional extra, aud from the opening
of the grand march to the last number
on the program the enjoyment was not
allowed to wane. Before the dancing
program began Rathbun' orchestra
gave brief concert of half an hour
that was enjoyed by those who reached
the hall early enough to hear it
The Club management in charge of
the social features is entitled to consid-
cradle praise for making the party such
a great success, and more events OF
similar character are planned for the
rest of the winter.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1901-02-22
THE FIREMEN DANCED.
Their Valentine Party Was Great
Success Both From Social and
Financial Views.

The fremen worked faithfully to
make their Valentine party Il success
and their efforts were reward ID by q
large attendance and 90 dy sum was
cleared TO help ~ d.frayjpg the expense
of furnishing the rooms of the eoart
ment. The ys figure they will clear
about $40 Is a result Of the dance
Ratn bnus orchestra furnished the
music for the oec ,sion and the Il Dor
from the start to the finish was always
filed with dpncers When there was
not room for all TO dance many OF the
rest re epaired to the large ante room
and play ed cards as mode of enter
tainment 1t was very happy occa-
sion and all present report one of The
most enjoyable parties of he season.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1901-02-22

from cOlnfesGors or pastors: who are the
author ative Interpreters OF the law, and
who are even empowered, in special
cases, for good and sufficient reasons,
indicated IN Catholic theology, to com
mule The precepts of fast and absti-
nence To other peni ential works
In enjoining upon the faithful fast
and abstinence, Holy Church makes a
practical application fthe evang elical
law of sci. denial. of which the Savior
and his apostles were, by example ard
by word, such eminent teachers With
out self-denial there is no christianity.
Indeed, without self denial there is no
natural morality The man who has
not acquired by habit the power of
self-restraint will not be victorious
over sin, amid the storms aud tempta-
tions OF life which all men must en-
counter.
The observance Of the fast and alb
stinence prescribed by the church is
taken by the world as public and
fearless profession OF Catholic faith.
He, who, without sufficient and obvious
reasons, eats meat or takes his usual
meals when abstinence or fsst is en-
joined. is not accepted as a practical
Catholic.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1901-02-22
READY FOR DRILLING.
Artesian Well is Cleaned Out and
the Sand Has Been Shut Off
Permanently.

A committee OF the city council went
t. the artesian we'll Saturday morning
ard measured the depth of the well.
Since Mr.. Lane and his men commenced
operations on the we'll they have been
engaged in cleaning out the sand that
has gathered there for the past two or
three years. The measurements found
by the council were that the we'll was
$50 feet deep, which is the depth of the
we'll when Maharna & Johnston quit
work. Mr.. Lane stated that they now
had the sand shut Off etfectually and
did not have any fear Of it botnering in
the future operations of drilling.
The council expected that it would
be necessary to put down a fl We inch
pipe inside of the six inch pipe in order
to shut off the flow of sand, but under
the present conditions this can be
avoided and the we'll can be put down
as six-inch we'll
At the bottom of the we'll there is
sandrock~ aud everything is in fine con-
dition for drilling. Mr.. Lane feels
that he will be able to get through the
sandrock without any trouble, Mahan-
ma declared, when he quit the we'll,
that below the sandrock would be found
a good flow of water, ands everybody Is
hoping that big gusher is waiting to-
be tapped by the drillers.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1901-02-22

awarded handsome bouquet of roses.
In the second hour Mrs. Abraham
Boy nton came the nearest to perform.
ing the almost impossible feat and was
rewarded in the same manner.
During the afternoon Rath buns full
orchestra Iiscoursed some excellent
music for the benefit of the guests.
1t was pleasant. diversion to listen to
the music waited through the rooms
ABOVE the low hum Of conversation.
The hostesses and their assistants
made the afternoon a most delightfu
one and the occasion will long be re-
mem bered by those in attendance.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1901-02-22
Pretty W ell Done.

A man out at Kim ball nearly ended
his life in peculiar way few nights
ago. Being unable to sleep he arose
and seated himself in chair by the
side OF the hot air register He tainted
and fill with his face and hands over
the register and laid in that position
the greater part of the night. When
he revived his face and hands were
cooked to a turn,
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1901-10-04

A Bangor (Me.) correspondent Of
the New York sun says: The cost
Hest Job OF house painting ON record
hereabouts Is reported by Northeast
Hafbor man, who lost fortune
through his anxiety to make improve
ments upon his residence aud his poor
opinion OF Northeast Harbor's pros
poets. In 1888 this man concluded that
his house. then white. would look n
great deal better II painted a sort OF
canary color. with pea green trim
mlngs. He hadn't the money TO pay
for the paint or the work. but he had
plenty OF land, being In fact land
poor To a-friend from Ellsworth the
Northeast Harbor man said: Here,
Jim, need $50 the worst way; now,
you give me the fifty and III give you
deed TO that pasture lot down there
TO the shore. And Jim said, after
some thoughtful inspection OF the
land; Wen, John, beln's It's you an
you want the money an It's a con-
Hid'able BIT o pastur'-well. here's your
money, an git the deed. SO the pas
ture lot changed hands. The white
house was painted what the neighbors
described as light yaller Summer
visitors came and Northeast Harbor
began 10 hump itself and get rich. The
man who got the pasture lot sold a
half interest In II TO another Ellsworth
man for $3.50, and then, not long
afterward. the two got $500 to bind
an option on the land at the price OF
$4,000, the deposit TO be forfeited In
case OF no sale There was no sale
and the owners Of the land pocketed
tho $500, Last summer they sold
quarter OF the land for 1880 10
New York man, who built a fine cot
tage there. and today they are asking
10000 for the remaining three-quar'
terA. The man Who painted his house
at this great cost says that the sad sea
waves are positively gay compared
with him. over $4,000 for paintln
mat ramshackle OF house. he ca.
claimed. Now, II I'd had more sense
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1901-10-04
.oENrsRs OF lnTrlLIeENoE.

~. fa.#
Ciiies 1bRi lead In the Production OF
Printed Matter
Nearly 2s.OO0OOO pounds OF printed
matter designed for general dissent
nation. was shipped In one month last
year by publishers at the rate OF n
cent a ponhd' at the hundred largest
postcfnces In The United States rang
ing from New York at the cop 70 Fort
Worth, Tex, at the foot the total
amount " such shipmcnts having risen
from 2a6.O00O0O pounds in 1896 to
ib0.OOO.OOo In 1900 These shipments
Of printed matter. collected and trans
mitlcd by the nostoflce department
constitute very fair gauge OF the dts
ttlbuung points OF news and literature
in the United states. and tile relation
which they brar TO each other Ia pc
culiar and has nt,le reference to popu-
latisn. ,.-
New York stands at the head with
more than. % per cent OF the whole
shipments, Of the country. Chicago
follow with about two-thlrds Of the
shipments Of New York. Then follow
S. Louis, Philadelphia and boston. In
the order named, Boston's shipments
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1901-10-04
CONGO PLANTS,

podococcus ocaulis hua. which grows
in the Lower Congo region on the
bauks OF the Fernan-Vaz. II Is n
dwarf and quite rare. Its leaves are
soft and while the tree Is young thoy
remain unbroken. but Hs soon as tho
tree reaches It's fill height assures APP
pear IN them. One tree was grown
from seed In France and is now at
tracing so much attention that sew
eral more seeds ,ihaye been ordered
from the Congo.
The tree known as musanga Smith,
grows mainly on the western coast OF
the Congo. and Is one OF the most USE
ful trees In that country. Its growth
is extremely rapid aud It's wood o.
very light It's leaves. too. are quite
large. but. euriously enough. they do
not furnish much shade. and for this
reason the tree Is grown a good deal
on plantations OF coffee and cocoa,
where only a limited amount OF shade
is required. ~
Its wood is much used by the natives
for The purpose OF making rats. NJ. J.
! Dybowsh, director OF the Colonial
Garden at Vlncennos, says that he has
seen specimens on plantation at Ga
bon which were eighty feet IN height
though they were only four years old
The leaves Of trees that have attained
such height are eighty eentlmetrei
in diameter and are very ornamental
being OF beautiful green on the upper
side and OF brick red beneath. The
musanga Is indeed most attractive
tree. ana one TO which French hortl'
culturists are now giving special at
tention.
Ficus fanderlfornln benth false
known as fcus pandurata) is another
very ornamental tree. II also grow
rapidly, attaining height OF four fee
when only eight months old. III
leaves are bright green. with rec
veins, and are OF goodly size. Euro
pean gardeners say that they have NJ
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1901-10-04

An freshman applied to a well known
local surgeon the other day for ok.
animation and diagnosis OF his case
The doctor made a careful inyestiga-
ton, and arrived at the conclusion that
the man was suffering from a cancer
OF the stomach and that II was not
capable OF operation. He was unde-
cided whether or not TO tell him his
condition, when the Irishman asked.
DO you know the trouble dockteri"
Il do" the physician replied. II fear
you have cancer OF the stomach" "Is
that sol And can ye rache III" %'m
afraid not" Hal" the patient laughed,
picked up his hat and went away. lie
thought he had good Joke on the sur
geon.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1901-10-04

comprehensive and untiring For moro
than a quarter Of century he was ono
OF tho trustees OF the Peabody fund for
educational work IN the south But
the thing for which Bishop whipple
win be longest remembered Ia his
friendship and aid for the Indians OF
the northwest None will mourn his
death more sincerely than the red
men. He not only spent much OF his
time among the Sioux, Chippewas. and
other trlhcs but he won and held their
osteom, throughout his lifo. Though no
counted mapy distinguished men and
women OF America and Europe among
Ma warm friends. como OF the most
eloquent tributes In his interesting au-
photography. published two years ago.
were paid 10 bis loyal friends among
\ the Indians.
Bishop Whipplo probably did more
thnn any other one man 10 settle the
Indian question u, the northwest. He
was intrusted w.(h numerous commits
slons by the government for the maxi
ing OF tribal treaties. and hs exercised
a powerful influences In putting an end
20 tho Indian agency frauds. The same
absolute ruthfulncss, justice, and
human sympathy which made him sue
cessful among the red men we're
among his greatest qualities In all
other relations OF life
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1901-10-04


A dog swimming race was the feat
ure OF a days sport on the st. Charles
river. near Boston, a few days ago,
and, despite the fact that Tighe. fe-
rocious bulldog was urged on to vic
tory by having a kltten-he was not
fond of cats-held In front OF him
while he swan. Bruno, a smooth-coat-
ed collie, Is still the champion SWIM
mer among the upper set OF Boston ca
mines. The race was over a course OF
300 yards for $50 a side. and Bruno
won by ~ 3-5 seconds. Much inter
est was created by the novel contest,
and It was witnessed by. hundreds Of
persons from Farrell's hathhouBe, near
West Boston bridge. Many bets were
made on the race. with the bulldog as
favorlte. The dope" on the stronger
animal seemed bad, however, and his
followers lost heavily. Neither dog
seemed to be exhausted by the swim,
and there is now talk OF another match
between the same dogs for a mile for
a big stake.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1901-10-04

beautiful painting. to which the title
Venus at Her Toilette" has been
given by Italian connoisseurs who
have made a careful examination OF t.
They say that II certainly represents
the Goddess OF Love arraylng herself
In the morning, and that around her
are her attendants and female slaves.
This painting is fresco. ana the
house in which II was found belonged
formerly to Marcus picraids Fronto.
who during his life was evidently one
OF the most prominent men in Pom
pell. In the house aye six large rooms.
all OF which were deliberately furnish
ed and decorated Besides this fresco
another one quite equal 10 It In beauty
and representing the punishment Of
Neoptol6mus was also found. Near
them we're discovered several minor
paintings. MS well as other relies Of
considerable value. 80 little DIS
lance were unearthod the skeletons OF
six men. and. as ono OF them held
&, tlghuyia large Vase filled with pieces
OF money, the assumption Is that they
were burglars, who had taken adyan-
tage OF the conformation in the city to
rush into this wealthy mans house
and who had themselves boon over
taken by the destroying ire before
. they could'eseape. ' IT..
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1901-10-04

ter-who lives above his, store-was
awakened one night by mn astonishing
racket going on beneath him.
lie thought .tirglara. were trying to
break into ehh store. When he eau
tiously entered with a light he could
see nothing unusual The nolse-now
mixed NttAisanehling--was proceeding
from dark corner. There he found
rat franticaiiy attempting to get
down his hole, but prevented from do
ing so by large oyster that had hold
OF his tail. Il
Tho rats tail had happened 70 enter
between the shelIs OF the oyster as the
former was prowling about for food.
and the shells Immediately closed and
held him fast. Then his ratship jump
ed for hls hole. dtagging the oyster
with him. I'D
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1901-10-04
MOUNTAIN MAY ToPPLE.
Peak Of Jura Range Has Been Danger
ousiy Undermined.


ousIy Undermined.
Apropos OF the recent Alpine disas-
ters In Switzerland, II is worth noting
that the mountain called the Rocher
de Ia Clusette is likely TO topple over
into the busy valley Of Travers at any
moment. The valley OF TraverB lies In
the Jura mountains, and through II
runs the Jura-slmplon railway Down
ita narrow gorge also PUSHES the River
le Reuse. small stream in winter, but
n swollen torrent when the warm sum
mer sunshine melts the mountain
snows. The valley is Just about wide
enough for the river and the railroad
in some places. and in others II opens
out 30 that small cities lie In the em-
brace Of the hills and struggle up their
hides. Here and there are hotels much
patronized by tourists, and many
schools for girls are scattered through
the valley. Into this valley may fall
At any time a great mass OF the noun
tain. estimated 10 amount TO lS,bOO'OOC
cubic feet OF rock. Close TO the foot Of
the mountain lie the quaint little cities
OF Noirague, Le Fuel Clusette anc
Champ du Moulin. which will be buried
deep when the mountain falls, and II Il
only A question OF time for 1t TO do so
Experts who have examined the noun
tain declare that IL cannot remair
much longer in the present state o.
unstable equilibrium" Precisely wheI
the mountain will fall the scientists
are not able to say. Dry weather vii
tend to retard the catastrophe; we
weather will hasten It. When the land
slldea does take placeno only Will th'
valley be filled with the debris an'
much valuable property be destroyed
and probably lives lost-hut the Rive
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1901-10-04

After forty-throe years solitary
confinement at Devils island, Antonio
Gomea has iett apsfha6fitomb a free
man and again enters upon llfc, An The.
French republic His release reveals
pnge OF history upon which rs writ
ten the conspiracy TO assassinate Ma
poleon III. and Empress Eagenlo on
the evening OF Thursday jan, ~. 1855.
IL reveals the hitherto unsusptcRd
presence for twenty-ihne years In the
army Of the United states OF Captain
Carlo de Rudio. the accompilcc OF 90.
mez Count Fellcc Orsini and captain
giuseppe Andrea Pierl p'tlr attempt
to remove the ompetoi1 fia Rudio per
formed the unparalleled exploit of as
gaping from Devils island III 1853.
'He served naturalization through the
civil war and retired several Years
ago. with the rank OF captain To-day
he is resident OF San Francisco
or all the actors In the tragedy In
which Gomez was conspirator only
three are living the Empress Eu-
genie u political exile passing her
last days in England; Gumez. who
like Monte CRITIC. has come 70 life
and Carlo De Rudlo. whose darlnl
night IA now known for the frst time
rIe rSplod Exposed.
It was de Rudio who revealed N,
conspiracy to XIII the emperor Turn.
ing emperor's eyhfhcc against his
acompllces, he told in the Court Of
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1901-10-04

He was great bore. and was talk.
ing to . crowd about the coming local
election. Said he: "Glbs is a good
man; he is capable. honest, fearless,
and conscientious. He viii make the
very kind OF representative we need.
He once saved my life from drowning"
DO you really want to see Gibbs
eieeted7" said a solemn-faced old man.
Il do. indeed. ia give anything TO
see him elected" answered the bore.
Then never let anybody know ho
saved your llfe.' eounseled the solemn
faced man.-London Tit-Blta.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1901-10-04
Nerf American Prineerc

Tho next American princess viii DO
a Chicago girl Mr. Charles J. Singer.
IN letter to his brother. Arthur y.
Singer. Of $500 Indiana avenue. that
city. confirms the cable reports OF the
engagement Of hls daughter. Miss Ha-
eel Singer. TO Prince John Ghlka. a
Rounmanian attache at Constantine
pie and the son OF the Ronmanian
minister 10 Turkey. Miss Singer irat
met Prince Ghika at the bali given by
the American consul. Mr.. Lelshman.
The singers were staying at Con-
stantinople. and are still there. having
been kept from sailing for America,
~ they had arranged, by Miss Singers
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1901-10-04

Cardinal Pedro Gonzales. who was a
plous man and believed in tho gospel
Of peace, once noticed that priest in
his train carried a weapon under his
cloak. Whereupon the cardinal re-
proved him. saying that a cleric should
not carry arms, True" answered the
priest, humbly, but / carry the
weapon only to defend myself should
be attacked by a dog" In that case"
said the cardinal, and II ] saw dog
running toward me, SHOULD begin 20
reclte the gospel OF John" That" re-
turned the priest, would be wise
thing. indeed. but may II not be that
there are some dogs that do not under
stand Latn1"