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Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1910-01-14
SPONTANEOUS FIRES.

Spontaneous combustion is the cause
of more fires than most people are
aware. Not fire from matches that &c
off from being gnawed by rats or mice,
but combustion that comes from ole
rags covered or saturated with oil, anc
perhaps with animal matters. Al
chemical action is accompanied will
the evolution of heat and rapid chemi
cal action will start visible combustion
as easily as the application of the torch
An oily rag or oily waste never shonlt
be thrown into a rubbish heap. Man,
fires start in closets from such rag
after use in oiling floors or polishing
furniture, and factory fires occur con
stantly from spontaneous ignition o
turpentine and linseed oil on rags an
waste.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1910-01-14
AFR0.AMERlCAN NOTES.

Rev, G. r. Williams preached at
Asbury M. E. church last Sunday at IL
a. m. and address the Kings Daughters
at p. m.
Nelson Diggs, of Leesburg, Va, died
Wednesday, December %, in the 49th
year Of his age and was buried on the
25th.
Mrs. Irene Smith, of Ottoman, died
at the home of her sister, Mrs. Maria
Blackwell, in Churchfield Sunday before
last, after long spell of sickness, age
GO years. She was a consistent men,
Der of Heartswell Baptist church near
Millenbeck.
Misses Bette Redman, Alice Bunks
and Emma Granson spent several days
the past week with friends at Urbanna.
Miss Ruby Smith spent several days
with her parents on Eastern Branch
recently.
Frank Henderson spent a few days
in King and Queen county and Ottoman
with friends not long since.
Mrs. Frazier Parks and Mrs. Bessie
Hodge, of Baltimore, spent Xmas with
parents near Tombs.
Mrs. Sophia Cox and Mrs. Bette
Hall. of Baltimore, spent the Christmas
with parents at White Stone.
Jacob Morris has returned to his
home at White Stone from Canada,
where he has been several months.
George Yerby visited friends at Nuts
vile last week.
On Wednesday evening during Xmas
week Mrs. Kate Fisher gave a dining
to few friends and on Sunday follow
ing Mrs. F. A. Wright entertained
friends in like manner.
Lucius Waddy and son, Of Rehoboth
Church, visited Miss Hannah Wilson
recently.
Miss Bedelia Beane and VIM. Jones
are very i'll. Mrs. Granson is improving.
Cortemius Savage, "a years of age,
died Monday, December 20, after a
short illness, at his home near Weems.
Mrs. George Otho, who was shocked
by the explosion of cannon cracker
Christmas, is still suffering from the
effects.
Thornton Fisher is among the sick
this week.
Rev. d. fuckers closing service al
Mt. Vernon Sunday was largely attend
ed. Collection good.
Jno. Gaines and Mrs. Sophia Cox wer;
married at the residence of Robt. Bal
Thursday night last. Rev. d. Tuckel
officiating.
| Mrs. Dave Morris, of White Stone
|. spent Christmas with her sister, Mrs
Hattie Weaver, at Deep Creek. Mis-
Virgins returned home withher.
/, Mrs. Sylvia Doggett, an aged woman
Of White Stone, has been extremely il
for some time and continues to grow
worse.
| Members of Waddy Chapel sent thei
pastor, Rev. G. r. Williams, barrel O
good things for Christmas. Heste
Fauntleroy is visiting the family of Rev
. Williams in Baltimore. r. H. H.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1910-01-14

What high living means is very WV
idly described in Mrs. Roger A Pryor's
new boook, 'My day, "reminiscences of
Long Life, in an account she givea
of dinner party at General Lees
headquarters during the seige of Peters
burg.
'The dinner was served, and behold,
a great sea of cabbage and a SMALL
island of bacon, or ':middling," about
four inches long and two inches across.
The guests, with commendable polite
ness unanimously declined the bacon.
and it remained in the dish untouched.
Next day General Lee remembering
the delicate titbit which had been Sc
providentially preserved, ordered his
servant to bring that ''middling. -
The man hesitated, scratched his head,
| and finally owned up:
"Marse Robert-de fac is-dat al
middlin' was borrowed middlin.' We
all didn' have no middlin'. / done paid
it back to the place whar got it fun. -
/ General Lee heaved sigh of disap.
pointment and pitched into the cab
bage."
| The above story is probably authen
tic, but it should be credited to book
unhappily now out of print, DR.. Geo
| w. Bagby's writings, in which it wa
originally produced. In his inimitabl,
lecture on Bacon and Green's thi
anecdote of General Lee may be found
1t is a real misfortune that Virgini,
has allowed these lectures and ethe
articles Of DR.. Bagby's to be out O
print. They are rarely delightful an
instructive. and should be in the librar
Of every Virginian,
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1910-01-14
900 REWARD. 500.

The readers of this paper will be pleased to learn
that there Is at least one dreaded disease that
science has bean able to cure in all its stages and
that Is Catarh. Halls Catarrh Cure is the only
positive cure now known to the medical fraternity.
Catarrh being constitutional disease requires a
constitutional treatment. Halls Catarrh Cure is
taken internally. acting directly upon the blood
and mucous surfaces of the systena. thereby de-
stroyins the foundation of the disease and giving
the patient strength by building up the constitu-
ton and assisting nature tn doing It's work The
proprieteEa have 90 much faith In lbs curative
power. that they offer One Hundred Doliara for
any case that 1t fails to cure Send for list OF
testimonials,
Address, +. j. CHENEY q Co. Toledo n
Sold by prugaists. TO.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1910-01-14
DON'TS.

Don't wait for the wagon while the
walking is good.
Don't grieve over split milk while
there's one COW left in the pasture.
Don't say the world is growing worse
when you are doing nothing to make it
better.
Don't tell the world your troubles.
You can't borrow ten dollars on them.
Don't let the grass grow under your
feet. The cows can't get at it there.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1910-01-14
PRESIDENT HELPS ORPHANS.

Hundreds of orphans have been helped by the
President of The Industrial and Orphans Home
at Macon. Ga. who writes: I'VE have used Elec-
triciBitters in this Institution for nine years. 1t
has proved a most excellent medicine for Stomach.
Liver and Kidney troubles. We regard it as one
OF the best family medicines earth" 1t invigo-
rates the vital organs. purfes the blood aids d.
gestion' creates appetite. To strengthen and
build up thin. pale. weak children or rundown
people 1t has no equal. Best for female complaints
Only SOC at all druggists.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1910-01-14

Schedrin, political suspect caught
in an attempt to escape from the con-
vict mines of Siberia, and chained to a
wheelbarrow, from which he was moi
released for many months, is quoted
in one of the current magazines:
when they unclaimed me l could moi
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1910-01-14
A HORRIBLE HOLD UP.

"About ten years ago nay brother was "held up.
in his work. health and happiness by what was
believed to be hopeless CONSUMPTION" writes w
r. Lpscornb, of Washington. N. C. He took all
kinds of remedies and treatment from several
doctors but found no help till he used Dr. Kings
New Discovery ard was wholly cured by six bot
ties. He is well man today" It's quick to re
heve and the surest cure for weak or sore lungs
Hemorrhages Coughs and Colds, Bronchitis
LaGrippe. Asthma and all Bronchial affections
SOC and 81. Trial bottle free. Guaranteed by al
AY-u00isfs
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1910-01-14
BRAVE FIRE LADDIES

often receive severe burns, putting out fires Then
use Buekien's Arnica Salve and forget them. II
SION drives cut pain. For Burns. Scalds. Wounds,
Cuts and Bruises its earth's greatest healer.
Quickly cures Skin Eruptions. Old Sores. Bols.
Ulcers. FelOns; best Pile cure made. Relief is
Instant 25c at ell druggists
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1910-01-14
DON'T GET A DIVORCE.

A western Judge granted adivorce on account of
ill-temper and bad breath. DIR. King'sNew Life
Pills would have prevented IL. They cure Consti-
patton. causing bad breath and Liver Trouble the
iIl-temper dispel colds. banish headaches conquer
chills 25c at all druggists.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1910-01-14
SLACKNESS MAKES SLOVENI Y
HOMES.

BE careful. Care prevents many
dropping stitches and bad breaks. Be
prompt. Slackness makes slovenly
homes and weary world wanderers. Be
faithful. ''Be thou faithful unto death,
and L will give thee crown of life. 4"
BE cheerful. Cheerfulness tends to
length of days and to days that are
worth the lengthening. Be thoughtful.
Thoughtfulness is too tender plant of
blessed fragrance and beauty to be
"born unseen," etc. Be good humored.
Good humor is better than medicine,
no matter how well the ill-natured pill
be sugar-coated. - -
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1910-01-14
FOR SALE.

Ten good resolutions, used only ter
days, guaranteed sound and in good
working order.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1910-01-14
SCOtt'S Emulsion

send lOc, namo OF paper and this ad for our
beautiful Savings Bank and Ohild's Sketch Book
Each bank contains a Good Luck Penny.
SCOTT & BOVINE. AOs Pearl S.. New yo,t
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1910-08-11
LOSE BIG sum ON
PICTURES OF FIGHT
HOSTILE CAMPAIGN AND LACK
OF INTEREST BY THE PUB
Lie HARD ON PRO.
MOTERs.

New York.-The promoters Of the
Je6ries-Johnson prize fight pictures
admitted today that the strong pub
lie protest against the brutal exhibi-
lions which has resulted in the films
being barred in many cities and sew
eral states would result in a tremend-
Gus financial loss to the hackers Of
the scheme. 1t is also said that where
the pictures were shown in New York
during the past week they have fail
ed to draw profitable audiences.
Encouraged by this success the
National League Of Lawmakers will
push the crusade against >prizefght-
ing with extraordinary vigor in every
state in the union. Letters from all
sections Of the country asking for en-
rollment continue gives promise Of
being one of the strongest Of its kind
in the country.
The authorities in the cities where
the pictuers have been prohibited are
pointing to the fact that If promoters
Of prize fights are made to under.
stand the pictures are to be prohibit
ed universally there will be fewer of
the brutal contests.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1910-08-11
SUMMONS.

State Of South Dakota. County of
Dawson. SIS.
In Circuit Court, Fourth Judicial
Circuit.
Lizzie Smith, Plaintiff, VS.. Charles
Smith. as administrator of the estate
OF Jacob Smith, deceased; Helen
Smith. Charles Smith, Barbara Smith,
Annie Smith, Mary Smith. and Louise
Smith, as heirs of Jacob Smith de-
ceased; William Smithdt, Jacob
Schmidt, Will P. Schmidt, Liz
zie carstens. Katie Wagon, Carrie
Taylor, and all the unknown heirs Of
Charles Smith. or Karl Smith. de-
ceased and all unknown heirs of Anna
M. Smith or Anna M. Schmidt. or An
ma M. Smith. deceased, and all un-
known persons having or claiming
any interest in, or lien upon. the
premises hereinafter described, de-
PENDANTS.
The State of South Dakota sends
greeting: To the above named de-
PENDANTS:
You, and each of you are hereby
summoned and required to answer
the complaint of the plaintiff, which
was filed in the Office of the clerk
of this court at Mitchell, in Dawson
county. South Dakota on the 3rd day
of May, 1910, and which prays for
judgment quieting the title to said
premises in plaintiff, and the deter
mination of all adverse claims to. or
liens upon, said premises, situated
in said county of Dawson to-wit: The
southeast quarter (A), of section
one %, Township one hundred n
GOD, range sixty (60), west of the
9Th P. NJ, and to serve a copy of your
answer to said complaint on the n
dersigned at his office on Main Street
in the city of Mitchell, Dawson coun-
ty, South Dakota, within thirty days
after the completed service of this
summons upon you, exclusive of the
day of such service, and if you fail
to answer said complaint within that
time the plaintiff will apply to the
court for the relief demanded in the
complaint.
Dated April 29th, 1910.
T. j. Spangler,
Plaintiffs Attorney, Mitchell, S. d.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1910-08-11
Examination for Teachers Certificate.

Examination for Teachers Certificate.
The next regular examination for
teachers certificates will be held at
the courthouse, Mitchell, S. d. on
Thursday and Friday Sept. 1 and 2,
at 8 o'clock a. m. At this time ap-
plicants may write for State, First,
Second, Third and Primary Certif-
Gates. Applicants may write also for
Life Diploma if request be made at
once sc that we may have questions
sent.
This will probably be the last ex-
animation until after Jan. /, 1911,
therefore all uncertifcated teachers
should write at this time.
o. E. Browne.
County Sup. Schools.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1910-08-11
FIND REMAINS OF
PREHISTORIC CHIEF
GRADERS FIND SKELETON DEC.
GRATED WITH COPPER Or
NAMENTS MADE BY EAR
LIER INHABITANTS.

Pierre, S. D.-There is nothing I'M
usual in the finding Of skeletons in
grading operations in the bluffs on
which this city is located, and a num-
Der of such mementoes of the first
residents along the Missouri bluffs
have been found in the past week.
One, which vas dug, up near the opera
house while an alley was graded was
found in conditions which would in
dictate that the individual was above
the ordinary Of his time. The bones
were laid within a loose wall OF
small boulders, and on taking them
out 1t was found that there were
green metallic stains on the jaws,
and other parts Of the skeleton. A
search Of the location brought to
light a number Of copper rings, which
had evidently been hammered out
Icrudely by one of the metal workers
among the early Indians who oc'
cupied this country before the com.
ing Of the Sioux, and who were skill
full in the making Of pottery and the
working Of stone and metals. The
copper ornaments and the placing o.
the stones about the body would In
dictate that one Of the chiefs Of thu
tribe was probably buried at thai
place.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1910-08-11
HOLDING INSANE
Man FROM ILLINOIS
BERT RECTOR, ESCAPED FROM
ILLINOIS INSANE ASYLUM. IS
BEING HELD HERE FOR
DISPOSAL.

Sheriff Plotner is holding Bert Rec
tor here until he learns from the
Illinois authorities of insane what is
to be done with him.
Rector has been hanging around
the city for some little time without
showing any disposition to work. and
in some quarters he has made things
rather lively He has shown a dis
position at times which gives rise to
the apprehension that he might be-
come violent. from the fact that he
did threaten to kill some persons.
He was taken in hand and placed
In jail. Sheriff Plotner wired the sup
erintendent Of the insane asylum at
Watertown. ILL.,, who in turn wired
the parents Of Rector who live at
Fenton, III. The parents have not
sent 9 reply as yet. Rector made his
escape from Illinois asylum several
months ago. but It seems that no par
ticu1ar effort was made to find. him.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1910-08-11
REV. DR.. WILLIAMS
DIED AT LINCOLN
FORMER MITCHELL PASTOR DIED
SUDDENLY AT LINCOLN, NEB.
WHERE HE HAD JUST
MOVED.

Friends in the city received the in
formation a few days ago Of the
death of DR.. George Williams, which
occurred one day last week at his
home in Lincoln, Neb. The friends did
not receive any details as to the par
ticulars of the death of DR.. Williams,
and they had no intimation that he
had been Ill.
DR.. Williams has been filling a pas
torate at Blair, Neb., for a number
of years, and had reached the age
when he felt that he wanted to retire.
This he had done and with his daugh-
teri, Miss Carrie, moved to Lincoln,
purchased a comfortable home and
was in position to take his declining
days in peace and happiness.
Previous to his removal to Blair,
Neb., DR.. Williams was pastor of the
Presbyterian church Of this city, fill
ing his position with great credit to
himself. DIR. Williams was a schol-
arly man, we'll read and was always
a deep student even in the latter
years OF his life. While filing his
pulpit here he was also in the lee
ture field to some extent and has
spoken in many towns Of the state.
He was a fluent speaker, with a
splendid command Of the English
language. Most of his lectures were
on historical subjects.
He leaves a son and two daughters,
the other daughter being Mrs. Thorn
as Wallace, who lives in Regina, Can.
ada. The many friends Of DR.. Will.
liams in Mitchell will sincerely re.
greet to hear of his death, and will,
extend the sympathy to the re.
naming members of the family.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1910-08-11
FOR
PAT C0nWAy'S BAND
CoNWAY's BAND IS THE BEST
THAT PLAYS RIvERy1EW
PARK AND PREDICT A
FINE ENGAGEMENT.

Secretary Ness Is getting some fine
letters endorsing Pat Conway's band.
which is to play during the week OF
corn palace, Sept. 90 to Oct. I.
Conveys band is strictly an east
ern organization-that is to say II
has never been very far west and not
SO thoroughly known as some other
bands which have played at the corn
palace in years past. In the far east
Conway's band has played and is
playing some Of the best engage
ments. 1t has played at Willow Grove
park. near Philadelphia, where Sou
sa, Thomas orchestra and other big
musical organizations have played.
Conway's band has gone to all the
leading musical centers and played
its share of the big engagements,
This a Conway is playing al
Atlantic City and will be there until
he ends the engagement to come to
Mitchell.
Secretary Ness received the fol-
lowing letter from N. volerins, pres
ident Of the Riverview Park. Co., of
New York, giving this fine endorse
ment to Conway's band:
Concerning Pat Conway's band
will state that you will never have
a good band at your palace or ex-
position until you have had Conways.
He has without exception the best
band that plays our park. We did
not have them this season. not be-
cause g did not want them, but be-
ause we could not get them.
not get them.
"If you get Conways you need
look no further. but I do not see how
I can get them for such a short time.
Yours very truly.
Riverview Park Co."
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1910-08-11
EIGHTH GRADE EXAMINATION

Notice is hereby given that the last
eighth grade examination for the cur
rent year will be held at the court
house Mitchell, on Thursday and FRI
day, Sept. / and 2, 1910. Examination
will begin at 8 a. m. All eighth grade
pupils Of Dawson county who have
not already the 1910 diploma are
requested to write at this time.
o. E. Browne,
Co. Supt. Schools.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1910-08-11

remedy Wal certainly effective, but
did not learn Of his error until he
wanted to all his stove with gasoline
end found he had only the dog ex-
terminator on hand. and had to get
2 new supply Of gasoline. He is rec
ommending the gasoline as just as eff
fective in killing dogs and far hand
Ter for general utility than the high
er priced product.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1910-08-11

ssS sSHTYNNs
The meeting Satnirday Nh deter
mine anltty whethe5Eo Or not the Short
Course shalt be held IN Mitchell as
planned and therefore the directors
OF the Commercial club have made q
special appeal to business men and
farmers to take part in it. A num-
Der OF farmers and merchants are al
ready enthusiastic over it. as they be-
lieve it will do a great deal to add
to the earning capacity Of the farms
about Mitchell.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1910-08-11
GASOLINE KILLS
PRAIRIE DOGS

Pierre, s. Done of the west riv-
er farmers who sent away for q jug
Of high priced liquid for the d~estruc-
ton Of prairie dogs. by placing a
small amount Of the decoction in the
burrows. and closing them. got to
work a few days ago. but by error
took q Jug Of common Standard Oil
gasoline with him. He found that his
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1910-08-11
t FOR COAL BIDS.

Notice is hereby given that sealed
bids will be received at the office Of
the county auditor u pto September
6, 1910, to furnish the county coal
for the season ending Sept. LIST, 1911,
as follows to-wit:
Best hard coal delivered at court
house in bin,
Best Hooking coal delivered at
court house in bin.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1910-08-11
Government CROP
REPORT IS POOR
REPORT ISSUED TODAY BY Gov
ERNMENT INDICATES INJURY
TO PROSPECTS OVER THE
COUNTRY.

Washington, d. C.-The govern
ment crop report issued today makes
a poor showing on grains. 1t is as fol-
los: Spring wheat, 81; corn 1913;
oats, 81.5; barley, 20. These figures
are given on the basis of 100.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1910-08-11

Hooking coal mine run delivered
at court house in bin.
Best Hooking coal delivered at
sheds for county poor.
Best Hockin coal delivered in any
part of the city for the county Door.
The county commissioners re-
serve the right to reject n and all
bids.
Dated at Mitchell, South Dakota
this 9Th day Of August, 1910.
H. B. Anderson, County Auditor.
The San Francisco call., 1910-12-21
fire APPARATUS
TO BE PURCHASED
Need of Equipment Requires
Appropriation From Next
Years Funds

OAKLAND, Dec. 20.-The need for
fire department equipment has COM
PEELED the city council to appropriate
$5775O out of the finances of the fiscal
year 1s11-12, The appropriation means
that the existing council is spending
money for apparatus which the new
council will issue to the engine com
panies, and for which the new council
will be responsible to the supplying
contractors. Because of this peculiar
ity the council considered deferring
the appropriation, but finally decided
to authorize the board of public works
to order the equipment
The equipment was desired by Fire
Marshal Ball in order that the f1rehouse
to be erected in Elmhurst and other
houses in the annexed districts might
be supplied with apparatus.
The council has ordered the city en-
gineer to prepare plans and specifica-
tions for reconstructing the sewer out
lets on the bay between Seventh and
Sixteenth streets. which must be
changed owing to the proposed fill of
land in the Key Route basin for harbor
purposes.
The San Francisco call., 1910-12-21
WIFE MET JACK" AND
FAILS TO COME HOME
Husband Fears That Spouse
Met With Foul PLAY

BERKELEY, Dec. 20.-Harry Cor
bett, 1116 Folsom street San Francisco,
has addressed a communication to the
local police expressing fear that his
wife, who left home for here last Sat
urday, has met with foul play. He has
asked the police to help him search for
the missing woman.
She was to meet a friend by the name
of Jack" whom she had known in
childhood days in Detroit On account
of their old friendship her husband
consented to the meeting, but has not
seen his wife since.
She was custodian of the family
funds and took with her several hun
dred dollars. Whether Jack" had
anything to do with her disappearance
Corbett does not know.
Mrs. Corbett was dressed in a green
coat and velvet hat and wore dia-
mond and ruby ring. She is comely
woman of slight build 5 feet inches
in height She has brown hair and
eyes. Corbett says that his family life
was always pleasant