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The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1905-05-05
FOR OUR STATESMEN

Two s%tupendous buildings are
now IN course of erection near the
capitol, says the correspondent OF
the New York Post, lone covering
the square to the southeast, to be
used as an office building for the
members OF the house of representa-
tives and the other occupying IA cor
responding site to the northeast, to
be used by the senators. They are
to cost several million dollars each.
The one for the house has been the
great aim of Speaker Cannon. even
before his elevation to that office,
illustrating anew that the watch
Cog OF the treasury is not supposed
to bark at his own friends. If these
buildings proves anything else than
an outrageous waste of public mon
eY, they will surprise nearly every n
who has " looked at the subject
calmly. The place for an Office is as
near the legislative chamber as
possible. Rooms ten feet square,
within 100 feet OF ones desk on the
floor, would be much more conven-
lent than a palatial suite a block
away. Senators and membbers like
to be within reach of the session,
when not actually participating in it.
The system of bells keep them in
formed of important crises inside.
But Offices in these new buildings
will not answe that purpose. No
one can u back and forth much
more easily than from his own resi-
dence.
"The offices, it should be rcmem-
beled, will serve certain very distinct
uses. They will provide for an army
Of employees, TO be assigned, doubt
less, on the quota system. There
should really ce a man at each door
There will be elevators to run. and
watchmen to employ. Considering
that the day a be divided into
three watches there will probably be
t%birty-six places on the pay roll of
each Of these new Office buildings,
for Watchmen alone. The cbar-wo-
man, who + so overpald by the
government that these places are
sought almost as eagerly as those in
the consular service, will have an
inning with these new buildings.
The clerks of congressman who write
addresses on packages Of seeds will
find these offices handy. That the
congressman themselves, in either
house, will to a ny large extent use
these rooms seems unlikely"
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1905-05-05
OFFICERS RETURN EAST
Gen. supt. Underwood and Party
Spent Night in Town and
Went East Today.

General Superintendent Under
wood, Assistant General Superinten-
dent Sewall. Superintendent Colilps
and others OF the Milwaukee road
party came in from Chamberlain FIJI
day evening on their special train
and spent the night in the city.
They arrived at I O'Clock and in
the evening they took a walk through
the business district, looked at the
Omaha's new depot, Though the
Widmann hotel and then inspected
the grounds around the Milwaukee
depot. Saturday the party wen1
east on a special train.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1905-05-05
RECORDS BROUGHT IN
Rosebud Records Brought in From
Chamberlain and Placed in
Local Land Office.

Register Foster returned Monday
from Chamberlain, where he had
been to look after the shipment of
the records of the Rosebud lands.
They arrived by express this morn
ing and the office is now ready to
transact business connected with
those lands. The order of removal
was made some time ago by the gen.
eral land office at Washington, and
it Will be the means of saving many
OF the settlers Il long and unnecessary
journey out to Chamberlain to trans
act what business they will have with
the United States land office.
The lands were opened to settle
ment last July and as the time for
settlement occurred during the mid
die of the winter an extension was
granted until May /.
There were $500 claims open
during the time allowed for filing and
of these there were about 500 that
were drawn in the contest the owners
of which never showed up, and these
will now be subject to filing. Be-
tween 400 and 500 relinquishmets
have teen sold since the drawing.
This afternoon quite d party OF
men came up from Bonesteel to nile on
some land. W. W. Mailman, editor
Of the Gregory County News, OF
Bonesteel, and C. ". Owen drove ue
yesterday to be here in time for the
first day.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1905-05-05

Aneut railroad construction the
Pierre DaSotan is throwing out 4
hint OF wat it assumes are the
North-Western's plans, The DaSotan
Says that the Northwestern IS ship
ping a number OF carloads OF rails tie
the capital city and it can see no
reason Tor unloading sucn 4 vast
quantity OF rails there unless it be
for the construction OF a line south
OF that place
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1905-05-05

of your ablest instructors, Miss Fan
ME Foster, Miss Anna Hanebutii,
Miss June Common, Miss Blanche Van
DeBogart, and possibly Others whom
| do net at this moment recall, got
their training in our schools and are
today giving to the boys and girls of
Sioux City the benefit of their rip
ened experience
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1905-05-05

Andrew Carnegie has shown a fur
ther disposition to get rid OF his
wealth by Just setting aside $40, 000,-
coo for The benefit CT college professors
who have passed the aye of useful
ness. y committee will make the
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1905-05-05
OtnerA.

Cheerful Widow-Why so dismal
Future nusband-I am afraid orr we'd
ding trip Will take all the cash | have
saved up. Cheerful Widow-W.hat OF
1T? A wedding trip only happens once
In two or three years.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1905-05-05

Anger ventilated often hurries to.
ward forgiveness; anger concealed
often hardens into revenge.-Bulwer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-07-17

Put on by Boone and with neatness
and alright dispatch. bargain for
the highest bidder Just the thing for
other Iowa league stock. is too large
and has been well rubbed in. Come
early if you want first choice. Water
loo Baseball Association. zLost
About one dozen batting eyes. all be.
longing To one bunch. Liberal reward
for immediate TetuTn.-Waterloo Base
ball Association Wanted
We can use a large assortment of base
ball bats that are filled with base hits.
Highest market price will be paid Adj
dress by telephone of telegraph. or bet
ter yet, deliver at once TO Red Cedar
ball park.-WateTloo Baseball Assucia.
ton. Wanted-A pinch hit
ter who can do something when a run
ner is a-roOsting on three-quarter
sack. and nobody out. Steady employ
ment for the season TO ! man with
these qualifications. It's the goods We
Want-not advice. Waterloo Baseball
Association.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-07-17
Assault Official AZ cairn-

Cairo. ILL.,, July l7.-An attack was
made upon Umpire Eckstone after the
game yesterday between Cairo and Pa
ducah because Of a decision az the
home plate. lie was struck and kicked
several times before he could be res
cued from a large and angry crowd.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-07-17
Another for the 2soo,s.

The 2G0O's Of this city, took care Of
the Belmonts. Of Davenport. in a game
at the Pariser park yesterday. The
score was. 260O's 0-lU-0; BelmOnts.
$50. McGinty and SlarIeton were
in the points for the winners and
Schroeder and Schiller for the losers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-07-17
JESSE RUBY IS SLANDERED
Davenport Paper Vents Spleen Against
Rock island Fielder.

The Davenport Democrat endeavOTs
to pander TO the sp4een Of the fans on
that side against the Rock Island ball
team by printing a slanderous article
about Jesse Ruby. 1t is needless to say
that II IS without foundation Of any
sort. So far Ruby has proven in Rock
Island. a gentleman both on and of
the ball field and there is no more pop
uiar player on the team than he. In
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-07-17

fact. his conduct since he has Joined
the Islanders, gives the lie TO stories
that were persistently circulated about
him while he was a member OF the
Davenport aggregation
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-07-17

Bloomington papers hasten TO jump
on President Sexton. of the local asso-
citation for his expressed opposition To
the proposed extension of the schedule,
declaring he is the only official in the
league who takes that position. How
about our old friend, Jeems Hayes?
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-07-17
Rhodes Wins Win Knocbout

Leavenworth. Kans.. July I7-Bnly
Rhodes Of Kansas City knocked ont
Tony Caponi OF Chicago yesterday in
the 18th round of what was scheduled
as a 2O-round fight
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-07-17
WESTERN LEAGUE.
YESTERDAYS RESULTS.
THREEEYE LEAGUE.

L
Cedar Rapids. Z; Springfield. l.
Rock Island. 8; Bloomington, z.
Decatur, 4; Davenport, ..
Dubuque, s; Peoria. >.
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION.
Toledo. 6: Minneapolis. s.
Columbus, c. st. Paul, ..
Indianapolis, G; Kansas City. =.
Milwaukee. IA; Louisville, 8; first
camel.
Louisville. 10; Milwaukee. > (second
game).
CENTRAL LEAGUE.
Terre Haute, 5; Dayton, 3 III in
nings).
Dayton. s; Terre Haute, l (second
game).
Grand Rapids. a Springfield. 3 first
game).
Grand Rapids. 5: Springfield. 4
(second game).
Wheeling. 4; Evansville, 3.
South Bend. Z; Canton, l first
game).
South Bend, G; Canton. 4 (second
game).
WESTERN LEAGUE.
Denver. 8; Sioux City, L
Omaha. 5; Des Moines, l.
Pueblo, 3; st. Joseph. l.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-07-17

Two base hits-Dayis, Hines tZ).
Struck out-by Craig. z; by Ruger, G.
Bases on balls-Of Craig, 4: off Ruger.
l. Time-1:55 Attendance-2,0 10.
Decatur. .; Davenport, o.
Decatur. Ill, July I7.-Davenport
could not hit Barry. and was shut out.
Lelivelt was benched after the second
inning. and McGreevy tried to save the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-07-17
Reward for Marauders.

For the apprehension Of the person
or persons VINO broke into the club
house at Island City Baseball park on
the night OF July r. or for any infor
nation that will lead to the apprehen-
sion of parties guilty Of trespass on
the grounds Of this association in the
future, a reward of $25 will be paid.
NJ II. SEXTON.
President Rock Island Baseball Assn.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-07-17

TWO base hits-WaIters. Corners,
Lundin. Three base hits-HeTbert,
Smith ~. Wanner. Bases on balls
on Wilson. 2; on Jones. 4; on Bali
EFT, 2. Struck Out-By Wilson, 9 by
Jones, 8; by Balliett. 3. Double plays
-Vandine-McCOnnell-Lister; Wanner-
Vandine. Wild pitch-Jones. Sacrifice
nit-Carlisle, Balliett Stolen bases
Sass (2). Snyder. Time-2:lO. I'm
pire-Weston
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-07-17

Bases on balls-of Barry.
p; on Lelivek, /; on AAcGreeYy. .
Struck out-By Barry. s; BY McGree-
~, 2. Time-I:30. Umpir@Cusack.
Dubuque, s; PeOria, 2.
Dubuque. Iowa. July l7.-Swalm
held Peoria safe. while Dubuque had
an easy time with Klinkhammer. Capt.
Buelow of Dubuque received a slight
Sprain to his leg. Score:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-07-17

Two games were lost by the Clinton
Independents to the Gunthers at Chi
cago. the score of yesterday standing
2 to l, when the Iowans quilted the
field in the eighth inning when the sec
ond Chicago man was declared safe at
the plate.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-07-17

At the West End grounGs the Smok-
eTs defeated the West ELds with 4
score of Il TO =
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-07-17

Springfield has released Crangle and
Swink Crangle was good enough 10
defeat Rock Island. Swink is said to
lack only experience to make a win
ming pitcher.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-07-17

Carlisle's throwing has been of color
lately, but his conscientious work frees
him from any blame for il.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-07-17
Diamond Dust.

Ii was shame that Walters hitting
record should have to be spoiled by
being compelled to come to bat a fifth
time after making four hits.
One of the pTettiest fielding plays
ever made at the Island City park was
executed by Corners yesterday in
catching a long fly from Mcconnell.
He was running toward the fence with
his back to the ball and he stuck out
his mitt with the palm backward, rob
bling Mac of one that would have been
good for two bases.
There were three men on bases in
the eighth when the side was retired
after the two runs were made.
Wanner has not failed to get a three
Dagger about in the same place in left
in each of the games on the home
grounds during the present series.
These hot days are telling on some
Of the players. Eng's work behind the
bat Saturday showed that he was pref
ty well worn out. Carlisle's throwing is
attributed to this and Sweeney thought
he had all he wanted for "a hours.
Hank Walters laid in a bunch
of supplies Saturday, including 81 in
cash from o. l.. BruneT. the best hat
in the store of MOsenfelder & Sons. a
pair of shoes from Dolly Bros, and a
box of cigars for hitting the Argus
sign. Home runs paw well. Sweeney's
long drive brought him a dollar and
box of cigars.
Cedar Rapids, ~ Springfield, 1.
Springfield. ILL.,. July l7.-Cedar
Rapids outplayed Springfield and won
by hard hitting. Kruger was invincible.
an error saving the locals from a shut
out. Hines work was the feature
Scora-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-07-17
Saturday Gnne.

A home run by Walters, scoring
Sweeney and Lister in the third in
ming. was, with Vandine's wonderful
fielding. the feature of Saturday.
game This is the first home run
scored for the Islanders at the Island
City park. The next time up he hit
The Argus score board with a double
Eads. the new Black Hills pitcher. was
in the box for Rock Island, and the
Peorians worked out nine hits. East
man was easy for the Islanders anu
there are not enough words in the
baseball dictionary to describe what
they did 10 him. fitzpatrick was sub
stituted in the fifth inning. and only
one hit was secured after that With
the exception of three hits in success
sion in the fourth, Eads held up very
well. The score:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-07-17

Two base hits-Hadley. Thiery
Stark CD. Bases on balls-Off Swain
/; off Kinkhammer. .. Struck out
By Swain, IL; by Klinkhammer. 2
Umpire-Lynch. Time: so.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-07-17
BREEZES FROM FANS

Tomorrow is an off day. but Bloom
ington plays here.
Four hits Saturday for a total of u
bases. That's welding the willow.
Carlisle's throwing has been of color
lately, but his conscientious work frees
him from any blame for it,
Springfield has released Crangle and
Swink. Crangle was good enough to
lack only experience to make win
ming pitcher. |
Bloomington papers hasten TO jump
on President Sexton. of the local asso-
citation for his expressed opposition u
the proposed extension of the schedule.
declaring he is the only official in the
league who takes that position. How
about our old friend, Jeems Hayes?
Two games were lost by the Clinton
Independents to the GuntheTs at Chi
cago, the score of yesterday standing
to l, when the Iowans quilted the
field in the eighth inning when the sec
ond Chicago man was declared safe at
the plate.
In the name of humanity let the
Rock Island baseball management
place an awning over the visitors
bench or do something to protect the
players from the merciless afternoon
sun. Men can't be expected to cool
on in that oven and come back and
play the game. It's simply cruel.
Snyder's feat in the eighth was moth
ing less than grand larceny With
three on base, two out and the score
tied Sweeney hit one tagged for three
bases over Snyder's head but the little
shortstop stretched himself out abou;
10 feet and brought il DOWN. The
crowd, as in the case of Corners.
showed il was able TO appreciate a
good play. even if it did apparently
turn the tide of the game.
The Rock island Independents were
defeated by the Riversides. team IN
the vicinity OF Iowa City. by score OF
l to o. This is the first time since the
independents were organized that they
have been shut out without score. IL
was in the 14th inning that the River
sides made the winning run. The boys
were somewhat disappointed with a
ruling by the umpire that took HoldoTt
from second base in their half OF the
I4th with only one man out The bat
terry for the Independents was Lever
ing and Wilson; for the Riversides'
Hardy and Fessler.
The Waterloo Reporter takes the
following liberties with its team: For
sale-A plentiful supply of whitewash.
stricly fresh and only two days old
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-07-17

Tomorrow is an off day. but Bloom
ington plays here.
Four hits Saturday for a total of -
bases That's welding the willow.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-07-17

Three base hits-Sweeney, Wanner.
Two base hits - Walters. Preston.
Home run-Waiters. Bases on balls
out,--By Eads. 4 by Eastman. l. Hit
by pitcher-Egan. Stolen bases-Lis-
ter, Riggs (2). Time-l:50. Umpire
Weston.
Other Saturday Games.
At Decatur-Stauffer pitched well,
but his support was not good The err
rOrs back of him were costly and gave
Decatur two of their runs. Cedar Rap
ids earned her two runs by clean hit
ting.
Decatur -..............,...4 IL :
Cedar Rapids ...............2 g !
Stauffer and Berry.
At MISUNDERSTANDING punched
four hits in the sixth inning and won.
Kinsella's wildness nearly lost him
the game
dubuque $1,000 .----.-'S .
Bloomington $500. .......4 10 )
Batteries-Owens and Starke; Kin
sella and Donovan.
At rIngfield-Davenport won from
Springfield in a loosely played game,
full of hitting and errors by both
teams.
Springfield ..... .............2 10
Davenport .-.... ............S
-Weisenberger and Lud-
wig: Hughes and Williams.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-07-17

The Waterloo Reporter takes the
following liberties with its team: For
SaIe-A plentiful supply of whitewash.
stricly fresh and only two days old
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-07-17

All the news all the tlme-THE
ARGUS
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-07-17

Presldent Rock Island Baseball Assn
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1905-11-03

in business and sound of character,
that have built up this great North
west to what it is to-day. Such men
have staunch friends, and there are
men in this locality who W much
to Matthew Robinson aud who will
always honor his memory because
of the many kind deeds Of which
they have personal knowledge aud
from which they have received a per
sonal benefit.
From early boyhood he had been
associated with the church. He was
a n active worker and a liberal sup
porter Of whatever church he was a
member. The last few years OF his
church work was IN the Evangelical
denomination.
But as husband and father the
character Of Matthew Robinson
reached grea est perfection. To SAL
that he was true, kind, and loving
does not do his memory justice. His
family was his constant care, and his
home life can well be held up as an
example others should strive to emu.
late. If proof of this were needed
it lies in the fact that at all times be
enjoyed the absolute confidence of
wife aud children.
There survive him a wife and
four children, of the latter two sons,
Thomas |. and William NJ, aud a
daughter, Mrs. NJ II. Whaley, are
residents, of this city, while Elmer
|. is now a resident of Z win, this
county and state.
To the sorroHing family tn INDE,
PENDENT, on behalf of the community
extends the deepest sympathy.
Peace to his ashes"
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1905-11-03

ing. The many friends of Rev. Dahl
are glad to see him back here once
more.
Nate Johnson. who has been view
ing the country around Pierre, and
has bern visiting relatives here the
past three weeks. departed for his
home in Chicago last Saturday
B. Austau made a business trip to
Arlington last Monday.
G. b. RedTern was greatly surpris
ed last Monday evening. when a
goodly number Of his ueighbors
came ia and reminded him that it
was his birthday. \ pleasant even
ing was spent in music and dancing
Afterwards D fine supper was par
taken Of aud after presenting Char.
ley with d handsome rocking chair
as a memeuto of tie occasion. the
guests departed feeling that they
had enjoyed themselves to the at.
most.
A dance was given at the home of
VIM Warnke.
Miss Edith Hubbard commenced
a term Of school 10 the Armstrong
school last Monday.
Mr.. Prestrude, who lives a short
distance west OF Hetland, had the
misfortune to lose a large barn, all
of his horses, harnesses, mich COWS
and some hay by fire last Thursday
evening. Mr.. Prestrude had finish
ed milking the COWS aud gone to the
house when he looked out Of the
window and discovered the fire. He
is unable to say what caused the fire.
The loss is partially covered by in
surance.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1905-11-03

DIED-Matthew Robinson, Of this
city. Tuesday, October oath, 1905, of
neuralgia of the heart, at the age Of
90 years and one month.
Matthew Robinson was born 10
England in the month of September,
1910. At the age of four years be
was brought to this country by his
parents who settled at New Diggings,
Wis, which was then being opened
up aud the lead interests developed.
At that time Chicago was about the
size of De Smet, and Galeua, H.,
was the metropolis of that section
Of the country. In that locality Mr..
Robinson made his home unit! com,
ing to South Dakota. having mar.
ried aud raised IA family of three
Sous and one daughter.
10 1891 the family moved to this
city and Immediately became identi-
fled with the business interests Of
the city and county. For ii time Mr..
Robinson was vice president Of the
First National Bank of De Smet.
His next business venture was to
associate himself with bis brother.
in-law, IA MIR. Robson, the firm name
being known as Robinson Il Robson.
At this time the firm was engaged
principally in the lumber business.
This partnership lasted only a year,
Mr.. Robinson buying the interest Of
his partner and associaciDg with
himself his three sons under the firm
name and style of Robinson Com
pany, The new company branched
out and engaged in the grain and
farm implement business and, un-
der the direction of Matthew Robin
son, became one of the leading firms
in the county.
At no time did Matthew Robinson
lose faith in this section Of the coun
try. He always insisted that it was
good business policy to secure land
and the late years proved the value
of his judgment. He took an active
part in the building up of this com,
munity, both by investing his money
and inducing others to come here
from eastern localities and locate
To the business circles of this
city his death will be a loss that will
be hard 10 overcome.
As a citizen and nan among men
Matthew Robinson stood high in
the estimation of his fellows. He
was a mar of deep seated convictions
and strong prejudices, Such firm
characters are always popular with
some and unpopular with others.
But it is just such men, enterprising
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1905-11-03
r YEARS AGO.

The following item was published
IN the st. Paul Dispatch October II,
1865, and the reference therein con-
tanned to the Yankton country will
strike present day readers as very
funny, that section now being the
gardeu spot Of the west:
Surely the Sioux Indians, who
were once SO numerous and powerful
in Minnesota have been most fear,
fully punished for the outrage com
mitted on the white settlers ia 1862.
One thousand Of them we're packed
ike cattle on board one steamer in
the heat of summer and taken down
the Mississippi to the Missouri and
up that river for a total distance of
$500 miles. Many of them died
while en- route and the remainder
were weakened by disease and lack
of proper rest and nourishment. Ia
this condition the Survivors were
dumped upon an almost barren res
ervation above Yankton, Dakota Ter
ritory. 1t is really a part and par
eel of the great American desert, ut
terly unfit for the residence of hu-
man beings. OF the LOO red men
shipped there from Fort Smelling
less than 1000 remain.