The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1904-09-30

back TO the history of the revolu
tion, from the ceiling are hangin.
the peppers and com going Through
the drying process. The old Jim,
tapels and and tallow candles hay,
their place in the kitchen. n pan
try sets in the wall that contain.
dishes of an ancient pattern. Al
eagel perclled ON ii pedestal over th,
antlels OF Il deer is y pretty thing.
The work in the booth was accomp.
lished by Mrs. j. o. WalralN, Mrs.
+. NJ. Han mer. Mrs. n. Craig Bow
dish. Mrs. a. Il. Hitchcock, Mrs. L.
c. Barnes. Miss Craig and Nus,
Goody koontz.
a booth that holds the curious at
tention OF the visitors is that OF the
Indian Relics. The ladies hunted
high and low for relics OF all kinds
aud they have succeeded in getting
together Il vely handsome display,
which are arranged with the idea OF
giving the best possible view. About
everything that has been used in the
life OF the ancient and modem. In
dian is on display and it is we'll
worth the careful inspection of the
visitors. 1t is the work of Mrs. O.
L. Branson. Mrs. Roy Jewell, Mrs.
Mark Harris, Mrs. Nj. Nj. Mcdonald,
Miss Cope and Miss Atwood.
The Woman's Relief Corps booth
has been done in army style and is
quite Il novelty ia that line of deco
ration. On the rear wall are two
wreaths, made of corr husks, and i'm
the center OF each is the emblem of
the g. 4. II. and the w. II. C.. both
covered with g1ains of corn. Be
tween the wreathS is an American
flag unfu1led. 1t is covered with
red. white and blue corn and repre-
sants some handsome work. Beneath
is furmed a Red Cross hospital made
of corn husks. For d border at the
top is a row of small tents of corn
hnsks. and on the floor partially con-
ecaled i'm some foliage are..other tents
to represent a camping scene. In
the center Of the floor is the camp
ire, and miniature soldiers are seen
in many places. In a panel on the
east vail 1T is Shown that the ". r.
G. was organized in 1883, and that
the relief extended since then
amounted to 81, 5O4, 1868. %. The work
was done by Mrs. c. II. Kibbee, MIS-.
j. II. Nolt, MIS-. William Miller,
Mrs. Chas. Hedden, Mrs. w. Plon-
ter, Mrs. II. L. Raymond.
AS a mark OF appreciation OF the
magnificent Sousa band a music
booth was constructed under the d.
rection of Mrs. Thos. Manchester,
Mrs. B. ii. McCornic. Mrs. Anna
v. Wallis, Mrs. Inez Nj. Owen, Mrs.
John Brown, Mrs. James Mullen. Miss
Nina Williams. The most attractive
feature is a piano every inch OF the
front and sides Of which is covered
with grains OF red corn nailed on.
Then there is a mandolin. Il guitar,
a beautiful harp, violin and case,
tambourine, either and banjo. each
OF which was treated in the same
manner as the piano. That this eX-
hibit represents some long and te-
dious work stands tor itself and is a
strong testimony of the interest CHS
played in the ORR palace feature.
For a freize around the booth is a
musical score. made of corn buttons
and wheat straws for notes and bars.
The walls contain pictures of noted
composers. among whom are pictures
I John Phillip Sousa. Music rack,
a stand. and several chairs complete
what is Il most harmonious and
beautiful exhibit.
The cliff jewellers are shown in an
attractive exhibit ut the head OF
the stairway on the north side and
completes the work in the gallery.
1t is arranged with good scenic
effect. the cliffs being admirably
constructed and containing iiguers OF
men and women, miniature in size.
At the bottom of the cliff mirrors
have been placed to represent water.
and boats containing persons are set
atloat. The cliffs are gained 10y lad
dcrs made OF corr stalks. The work
was accomplished by Miss Mabel
Getman. Miss Lucy Babcock, Miss
De!-ong. Miss Gertie Getman, Mrs.
Fred Johnson, and MIR. Johnson.
Practically all of the designing of
tine pieces appearing IN the booths
done by G. III. East, whose skill
IN this direction is remarkable and
he is entitled to much praise for the
exceptionally fine work he has done.
While attending the corn palace do
not fail TO inspect these booths for
they aie worthy in every way the
attention of the visitors.