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The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1905-08-18

being designated during the exer,
cises by number.
Postmaster L. II. Smith, Of Can
ton. wife and daughter, Miss Elouise.
were guests in the city of Mr.. aud
Mrs. J. W. Jeffery and otter fuends
from Tuesday till Thursday OF tins
week. MIR. Smith was formerly rail-
road agent and operator at this place
II which position his efficiency and
courtesy won him hosts Of friends
who are pleased TO greet him on hls
occasional visits to Alexandria.
:. Editor and Mrs. Ralph Folsom, of
the Pielpont Signal. were guests OF
Mr.. Fols0m's--mother and other rel
'atives in Alexandria the forepart of
the present week.
Mr.. and Mis-. Ray Chase. returned
from oklahoma, [. T., where they
visited Mrs. Chase's parents, Mr..
and Mis-. f. e. Morse.
State Senator Cook. of Aurora
county, was the guest OF Hon. Z. e.
Wagner, Wednesday.
Miss Oritha Chaplin, of Waterloo.
Wis.,. is the guest Of iorlner Alexand-
Tia i1iends since Friday of last week.
Dm Dickinson, editor Of the Villas
Vindicator. is in the city.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1905-08-18

vaded. Banda Rossa gnve IFS first
concert i'm this country in the Mrulo-
politan opera house, New Yulk City.
The great auditorium Was packed
with a delighted audleance and the
enthusiasm that attended that inst
concert in the new world. was ni,-
precedented. From that time to the
present American. cities have sied
with each other i'm proelaiming their
unqualified approval of the superb
concerts by Sorrentino's.'R Red Band,'
from Italy.
The band is different from Amer
ican bands in its instrumentat1Gn.
and it is unique in other ways: bIia
although unique, it is always high
class, scholarly and artistic. The
feryor and abandon and the perfect
ensemble rising to volcanic climaxes
have not, in the history of the uand
in this country, failed to captivatc
an audience, and no like organization
has been so lavishly praised by both
the press and the public at home and
abroad.
Its repertoire is practically unlIn-
tied, but it is in selections from
grand opera the Randa Rosa is SUI
preme. Wagnerian, modern italian.
French. English, classics from the
old schools and a wealth Of beautiful
music of all kinds and of this dny art,
merged into programs with a grace
and finish that is not to be unde,-
stood until you have heard this truly
wonderful organization. whose play
ing is nothing less than a revelation.
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same locality contributed largely to
the population OF Hsany other
counties situated east ct the Missouri
river then in the territory Of Dakota.
a homecoming has recently been
planned by the people OF Waterloo for
all those who have been former resi-
dents OF that place and a grand cele-
braton of the event arranged for to
take pl ice on the 5tIl, 9Th and 7th of
September. Over 500 invitations
have lleen issued and a special COM.
mitter are negotiating with various
TRANSFORMATION companies with a view
to securing reduced fale. 1t is
thought that from % to 40 people
from Dawson aud Hanson counties
will avail themselves of the oppor-
tnnity offered to visit the scenes of
their former home and once more
greet the friends OF other days. and
an eifurt will be made 10 provide a
special car for the accommodation
of the tourists from Mitchell to MIL
WaulSte ON September 4th.
Alexandria people are much elated
over The prospect OF improved pas
senget service which the new train
to be put on by tile c.. NJ. and st p.
company on the goth will afford. For
years past, in the absence OF the ia
%cilltes which this train Will afford, it
has hcen necessary for Alexandria
people who wished TO visit either
Mitchell or Sioux Falls and return
the same day, to 20 cross country
TO Ful1on and thence by the Omaha
road. The new train will prove a
|great convenience. and some are in
clined TO the opinion that a few such
moves by the Chicago company made
last season. together with the vest
ern extension that is being built at
present would have assured the locat-
ing OF the state capital at Mitchell.
Your correspondent wishes to cor
rect an erroneous rep ut that has gone
out from this city through some UNI
lel3aoht agency, to the effect that a
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1905-08-18

and southern terminus of that road.
The Great Northern is at present en-
gagged in extending its lines from
Ashland. Neb, to Sioux City, Iowa,
and a direct line from that point to
Huron, would exactly intercept AL
eAandria. In the southern part of
Hanson. all through Hutchinson,
Yankton and Clay counties such a
line would accommodate a large alea
composed OF the most productive and
! valuable farming lands in the state.
Stranger things than the materializa-
tion of the proposed project have
heen known to occur in less progress
sive states than South Dakota. The
depot grounds in Alexandria have
mot been located.
The work. OF remodeling the old AL
exandria opera house has been begun.
The present building, which was re-
Gently purchased by q. X. Stablein,
is 32X60 feet and two stories in
height, the lower story having been
formerly used as a play house. Mr..
Stablein's plans contemplate the re-
moval Of the upper floor: the build
ing OF an addition 24x4O feet for stage
purposes and the fitting of the entire
building in the most approved man
ner for the intended use. 1T is the
intention to have the building com
pleted in time for the street carnival
in September, and first class stage
attractions have already been engaged
for those dates.
The Demorest medal contest that
took place at the Methodist church
i'm this city Tuesday evening OF this
week, under the auspices OF the w.
IC. L u. afforded one of the pleas
ATTEST entertainments that Alexand-
ria citizens have enjoyed in some
time. The class of contestants was
composed of eleven young people of
Mitchell, the exercises being presided
over by Mis-. III. j. Timm of that
city. The names of the contestants
could not be obtained, the members
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1905-08-18
HISTORY OF BANDA RossA
Nearly Quarter of a Century Since
It Was Founded for Promo
ton OF Music.

The Banda Rosa which is to play
during the week OF tho corr palace
i'm this city...the week OF September
25 to 80, has played Its way into great
popularity over the northwest, hav-
ing appeared at Minneapolis two
years AGO., and then coming to Mitch
ell, and under the direction Of Eu-
genio Sorrentino its reputation for
producing the best of music in a
thoroughly artistic manner has ne,-
er been questioned.
The Banda Rosa is the outcome of
the artistic ambition OF the citizens
OF the small city of San Severe, Italy,
who twenty-five years ago founded a
society for the promotion OF music.
The Banda Rosa while enjoying an
excellent local reputation. did not
achieve renown until the socie ty, in
1889, called to the conductolship
Eugenio Sorrentino, who had just
graduted with highest llonoIs from
the Royal Conservatory, OF Naples.
Sorrentino's genius made itself, felt
once, as the reputation of Banda
Rosa and its wonderful Young Con-
ductor spread rapidly through Italy,
and subsequently was crowned at the
exposition at Genoa, in 1892. commem-
Grating the centennial anniversary of
the discovery of America. where I'M
der Sorrentino's leadership. it de-
feated sixty-four Of the finest organic
cations in all Europe. winning first
prize and a gold medal. That con-
test gave the Banda Rosa such pres
tige that a series of emineLtly sue
cessful tours were made throughout
Europe, which firmly establislle its
reputation i'm the old world.
In the year 1897, America was in
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1905-08-18
LOOMS.

Loomis, Aug. 17.-GeO. Book, il,
returned Friday from Sioux City,
where he was on business.
II. j. Timm. of Mitchell, is out to-
his farm, building a new granary to
hold his large crop of grain.
Mrs. Dan Lille and three children
have gone to Iowa to stay a month
with relatives.
W. III. Swett and wife, who have
been here visiting with her father,
0. ID. Stearns. of Mitchell, and her
brother, v. j. Stea rms. Of LOOMS,
took the train here Monday for their
home at Wolfsboro, N. III. Dir. SWEET
was at n time a school teacher in
Badger township schools.
The Fraser Bros. have bought a new
D. 7. Case steel threshing machine.
Boys they eau not thres1l for you all
the same lay. SO just wait for your
turn.
Smith Crippin had Ills best girl to
the free show Friday evening. They
had reserved seats.
Roy Mabbott, Of Mt. Vernon, was
training his dog on j. w. G%ilfifIan's
stubble Sunday morning.
MIR. Baxter, OF Lancaster, Wis, is
out calling on &. T. Taylor.
r. W. Doyle, OF Mitchell. marketed
hogs in Loomis Monday.
John Nagal shipped a car load Of
SIS 40 hogs Monday.
. NJ. NJ. Doyle, Of Mitchell, was on
our streets Monday.
Mrs. Henry Boltman and he, sis
ter, MISS Dick, visited at Will Clark's
Tuesday.
Mrs. William Goodman has gone to
Sioux City to visit with her daugh-.
ter, Miss Goodman. for a month.
Wheat around Loonis is threshing
out from is to 20 bushels to the acre.
We have got the best corn in the
county.
Harry sliipton. of Mitchell, is here
looking nt boys Ger 81 years to take
w.fE'E
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1905-08-18
BEWARE OF SUMMER GERMS
- --
Will Cause Sickness Unless Stomach is Strengthened
With Mi ma

Ii the stomach is weak so that food
does not readily digest in it, the
food will become a sour. Shiny, fer
menting mass in the digestive or
gans, the ideal condition for gems
to cause bowel trouble, dialrhoca. or
other summer Illness.
The we'll known Mi-o-na will make
the whole digestive system SO
healthy, clean and sweet that food
cannot ferment, and any disease
germs which may enter the stomach
will be destroyed.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1905-08-18
ALEX aNDRI \.

Alexandria, Aug. l2.-Many set
tiers or Alexandria and Hanson
county who came in the early eight
les were former residents OF Jefferson
county. Wisconsin, and the vicinity
OF the village of Waterloo. and the
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1905-08-18

up land west OF the Missouri river
Mrs. Dick and daughter, Miss
Mabel Dick, OF Norfolk, Neb., is Wis
iting with her dugbter, Mrs. Henry
30 imam.
Will Haner had two horses killed
by lightning Friday.
Mrs. Anna Smith is keeping house.
for Dim Lille while Mrs. Lille is
*away visilil g.
A Storm.
The general public is Of the belie4
that he word storm" simply implies o.
precipitation of some kind, either rain
snow or sleet, when, in fact, In a sct41
entifc sense the word storm" means
wind in notion and when a storm In
mentioned by the weather. bureau It L.
expected that the winds will be high
regardless Of the attending conditions
Toronto Mail.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1905-08-18

Just n small tablet out of a so
cent box OF Mi-o-na before. eating,
and you will have no headaches,
back-ache. poor appetiet, distress af-
ter eating, heat. burn, furred tongue,
slceplessness. or general debility. 1t
will tone up the digestive system and
give perfect health and strength.
Take Mi-o-na now, and Scallin
Bros. will guarantee to refund the
money il it does not cure. The risk
is all THEIRS.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1905-08-18
A Lost Art.


Modern stained glass is a terrible
thing, and, great as is the progress ot
science in other directions, up to now Il
has failed to discover how the makers
Of medieval times produced those
wonderful deep tints which never tire
the eye or offend the taste.-Country
Life.
ALI Right In His Case.
The teacher was giving the school !
little lecture on good conduct. "Let mo
caution you on another point, chil-
dren.' she said. avoid criticisinr.
Don't make a practice Of finding fault
with other people or picking flaws IN
what they say or do. 1t Is a very bad
habit to form and will make your own
life unhappy
Why, teacher" spoke up little
boy, that's the way my fathermakea
his livin'!",
You surprise mi, Georgy. What 81
your fathers occupation?"
Hes q p~roofreader, ma'ann.
2 teacher coughed behind her I
Well Georgy,n she said. |. Win
make an exception In the case of on
fafher.np s5s
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1905-08-18

shortage of teachers for the schools
or the county has made necessary the
advert lsing for such help BY the
S,:llGol boards of some of the country
districts. There is no truth in such
report. a greater number Of applica-
|Iions having alleady been received
than there ~ teachers required. All
contracts have not as yet been filled.
the II ;lson being a desire to secure
the services of only the most coln-
petcnt teacher.
The infant SON OF John Waldner,
Il men:'ler OF the Rockport Russian
|rolony vas instantly killed by being
run ever by a heavy farm wagon at
the door Of the colony home on Nom
day last, August It'll. The child was
seventeen months old and with OTHER
children was playing in the road near
the uoor
All local machines are busy With
shock threshing ana grain is tuning
out about as WIS anticipated: wheat
u to 20 Bushels aud of rX, client
quality. barley 30 TIC As. baaB colorcd.
Oats 80 10 Is OF lair quality and rye
10 to II bushels TO the acre. On ac-
count OF the unusual scarcity of help
more tlbrcshing will he done from
the shock Than IS usually the case.
he old posto!lire building ON the
east size of Mann street which was
recently purchased by Mr. BidweIl.
OF Mitchel. is undergoing thorough
repairs including an attractive plate
glass front and Will he occupied when
completed. as a land and abstract
office by that gentleman.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1905-08-18
SUFPERI' G WOMEN

Need not be sick any longer for in the
Bitters they can find a sure cure. 1t is
compounded especially for such ailments
as Women and Girls are subject to.
H0STETIER'S
ST0 MACH y Rs.
is a perfectly safe medicine and has re-
stored thousands Of women to robust health
who suffer from Monthly Irregularities.
Painting Spells, Indigestion or DYSPEPSIA,
Try day.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1905-08-18

Alexandria. Aug. lG.--Tne latest
paper railroad project in which Alex.
andrians are especially interc-ted is a
proposed line OF the Great Nortllerh'
system from Huron, 5. D.. to Sioux
City, la forming the connecting
link between the present northern
The daily Alaskan., 1905-07-07
FORMER POLITICIAN
 ON COTTAGE CITY

Among the srriySls on the Cottage City this morning was Thomas Klein ocIe, oi Grand Forks, North Dakota, who shares with Joe Hughes, Of Fargo iu his state, and one or two others the distinction of inducing republican legislature to elect a democrat to the United States senate. It was in 1898 when W. \. RSach was chosen senator ha a legislature in which there was a republican majority of l5 on joint bal lo'. Republicans 10 the number Of n, who were opposed to the dictStion or Alexander Mackenzie, who made fame for himself by his mSnipulatious at Nome, voted with the democrats. At that time Mir. Kleinogle was chairman of the democratic state committee and he ard Joe Hughes planned the cam paigu that prevented union oi the republicans in the legislature and brought the recalcitrsnts In line lwith the democrats for the iarmer-politicisn
 Nr. Eleiuogle is now interested al Nome.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-07-07
ssat,l. Paper ApprSv.s

The proposition to establish an AlSs' hAn exposition in Seattle in lsO1 In honor of the 4Oth anniversary ot the purchase of Alaska by the United States, ought to be exceedingly pop0- lar, from a Seattle stSnapOinI la All Of the principal cities Of California, eI- position buildings are mSintAioed oo different Gsales 70 represent the pro
 Ict of the immediate country. ln Los Angeles the board Oi trade Is only a miniature exposition building, illustrSt- ing every possible thing that is grown or made in Southern California Let he proposition presented by Godfrey CheAlAndsr, Of SSsgNSy, be considered with care and the idea grow and h. crease. Seattle Tines,
The daily Alaskan., 1905-07-07
Under the Apple Tree.

In the garden of a great man six per sons were sitting. a scientific man, a merchant a poet, a young man-very much In love-a lawyer and a lady. The wind was blowing rather hard, and six apples fell down. Each took one. The scientific man took his apple and discovered new law or nature The merchant sold his The poet ate hls. The young man who was very much In love gave his to his sweet heart. The lawyer went to law against the owner Of the tree on account of be ing hit by the fallen apple. But the lady took her apple to the owner Of the tree, gained his affections, and as be was rich she had lots of money all tho rest of her ufe.-From the Fables Of Eugene HeltaL
The daily Alaskan., 1905-07-07
THE POWER OF STEAM.
Many May See But It Takes Genius to
 Realize.

Many May See But It Takes Genius to
 RealiEe.
 When James Watt saw the steam causing the kettle Id Co jump up and do~n he said There must hc power In that steam that 1t can lift such a weight"
 There was
 MRnOns prior to him had seen the name phenomenon and regarded it as an unexplained mystery,
 Recent scientific research has put it's enSer on the cause Of Dandrun. Fall ing Hair. and consequent BalducSs, and has unearthed a tiny germ which eats the life from the roots of human hair. Newhro's Herpicide destroys this germ and consequently restores the bs1r to Its natural state.
 Sold by leading druggists Send lec. in stamps for sample to The Herpici3s G., Detroit. Mieh
 Wm. Britt, Special Agent,
The daily Alaskan., 1905-07-07
INDIGESTION

With its companions, heart buru, aAtuleJce, torpidity of the liver, couSt'- palion, palpitstlOu of the heart, poor blood. headache and other nervous sym ptoms, sallow skin, foul tongue, ofteu- sive breath and legion ct otLer ail- mentS, is ct once the most widespread aud destructive mslady suroCg ihe American people. The Herbiue treat raent Will cure all these troubles. 5Oc bottle. For sale by Kelly Drug Go.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-07-07
COTTAGEIN
Pa fife Coast Liuer Arrives
 in Port

The Cottage City arrived In port at , o'clock this morning, having made a quick run from Seattle. The Cottage City had 6 passengers, among whom were about % tourists, About SO ot these made the trip to the summit and return today, leaving h the regular train and returning on a special from the summit,
 The Cottage City had lSS tons oi freight tor SksgwSy and small oGSn' tity of mail matter. She win sail for Seattle via Sitka at 5:SO o'clock this evening.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-07-07
Elso,rls ss.s..a. rrss,nsat

The Principal Barber shop has e cured the great Carpenter Vibrator, and ls prepared to give the best elec- trio massage treatment that ever hos been devised. They are an absolute cure for headache, rheumatism aod other disorders, improve the circalA- tion and give nervous strength. We have private rooms Tor ladies. trinei' nal Barber shop.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-07-07
MANY GO
Whitshorse Takes Big Pas
 senger List Out

whnehorse, July The Whitehorse sailed for Dawson al Sp, m. yesterday with Ss passengers and sol tons ot freight She was at Big salmon at : A m. today.
 The Victorian arrived at s a. m. with three passengers,
 The Canadian will sail tonight and the BouanzA King tomorrow,
 The river Is 5s inches above low water,
The daily Alaskan., 1905-07-07
FIRfMfN MEET
 TOMORROW NIGHT

The regular meeting of the Sksgway fire department win take place at Fire mems hall tomoarow night Many matters of importance to the members will come up and il is desired that there be fall attendance,
The daily Alaskan., 1905-07-07
IJaasaa is Getting LArEsr

The census takers named by the Juneau schOOl board have Lsted more than l7OO names oi inhabitants of that t and it is not yet through. It Is laSden,ly predicted the population Slll exceed 900.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-07-07
LYNCH HIM
Quick Work of a MataiOrs
 ASSailant

'Ssecil Dispatch ,O Daily Alssksn,l
 Durango, Mexico, Julv "A erunkeA spectator threw.a missile at nass.aor during a bull 6gAt At this place yesser' dsy. The maiaaOr vas knocked In sansIhle by the blow. An angry mob tore ths spectator to piecea
The daily Alaskan., 1905-07-07
BMsAan Player and Feet RaOsrs

Louis J. Kruger. eX-chSmpion long distance foot racer Of Germany and Holland, writes, Oct. 27lh, l9Ols Dur ing my training of eight weeks foot races at Salt Lake City. in April last l used Ballard Snow Eminent to my greatest satisfaction. Therefore l highly recommend Snow Lininent to ell who aIe troubled with spraius, bruises or rheumatism, "s 2Sc, Soc, fl co bottle. For sale by Kelly Drug Co.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-07-07
Pack Traia Away Leads

The Pack Train saloon always leads. It carries Only the best brands ot Whis' kies, wines, beers Sud all the other goods to be had st a irst-class gentle mems resort. "
The daily Alaskan., 1905-07-07

Baths 2S cents. Fine porcelain tubs at the Portland Lod ring House. Rooms 25c, 60c, 7Sc md tl, Fiith avenue, or posite Canadian Bank of Commerce.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-07-07

The Pantheon bootblsck makes your shoes look like a nieger's heel ny him, he is an expert
The daily Alaskan., 1905-07-07

Fireworks of all kinds al Seattle prices at Muir'S
The daily Alaskan., 1905-07-07
Coldsst Ia Town

The coldest beer in town is AI the Sc attle saloon. 6lu
The daily Alaskan., 1905-07-07
A, wholssais Prices

The Mascot saloon sells liquors, either bulk or case goods Et wholesale prices. All the old brands always ou hand. lV-i-d.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-07-07

Ice cream and Sherbets d the Vienna Bakery, Best in toSn. Phone 8.