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The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1912-11-14
WESLEYAN WINS
FROM YANkTON
SPEED AND CARRY OFF PFC
SKIN HONORS.

PLAYING a brand of football that
hardly was surpassed even by the
championship veterans OF last season.
the Wesleyan eleven downed the
Yankton college team on its home
grounds yesterday afternoon by the
score of l3 10 o. The Congregation
alists performed in their usual scrap
ply form but We're unable to Withstand
the terrific onsloughts of their Mitch
ell visitors.
Play was commenced at 3:30 o.
clock before a large crowd OF Yank-
ton rooters. Yankton fought tooth
and nail in the first quarter and Wes-
leyan was unable to score but in the
second period Captain Chase smashed
the line for the first touchdown
Quarterback Trinler repeated the
stunt in the third quarter. The IVES
leyans depended for their gains large
ly on line-plunging and were pre-
vented from doing much open-iield
work by the injury of half-back Mar
tin which caused his removal from
the game in the first half. Martins
phenomenal speed was expected to
prove a large factor in the result of
the struggle.
The Methodists work was often OF
the Spectacular variety. Two attempts
for field goals by Yankton We're spoil
ed and in running down under puntS
the Mitchell team displayed a COM
plete reversal of form over that of
previous games. Said Coach Douglas:
Our green linemen played wonder
full football. In fact, every man play
ed a top-notch game and if the team
works in the remaining games of the
schedule as Il did yesterday at Yank-
The lei will go to Brookings next
week to play the state Aggies. The
line up at Yankton for Wesleyan was:
Center, G.. Smith; guards, Phillips
and SchWaubauer; tackles, Walters
and Ellis; ends, Brown and Cook;
quarter, Trinler; halves, Martin and
kienholz, fullback, Chase. (captainl
a big demonstration was accorded
the victors on their return last night.
over n hundred students We're at
the depot and as the train pulled i'm
the football men We're given cheer
after cheer. A dray was on the scene
and into this the team was carried
and conveyed by the enthusiastic
students to the South Side. Near the
residence of President Seaman a halt
was called and the gridiron heroes
were forced to give short speeches.
1t was after one O'Clock before the
gathering finally dispersed.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1912-11-14
NEW ROAD LAW is
APPROVED BY VOTES

Pierre, S. D.. That the good roads
propaganda has gained ground in
this state is assured by the fact that
every county in which il is submitted
on referendum. the voters adopted
the law, after holding it up for near
ly two years. during which time the
counties which referred the law have
been marking time. with those which
accepted it going ahead with road i'm
proyement under the law as it stands.
The good roads boosters are not sat
isfied with the last enactment which
was largely "A compromise, and will
ask for many amendments at the
coming session.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1912-11-14
MRS. BLENkIRON
DIED SATURDAY
RESIDENT OF MITCHELL FOR
TWELVE YEARS PASSES
AWAY AFTER ILLNESS
OF NINE MONTHS

Mrs. Minna lGstelle Beaman Rlenk-
iron, wife of j. c. Blenkiron Of this
city died at her home ere last Sat
urday night following an illness OF
nine months. Her death was caused
by a Sudden attack Of pneumonia
which, in her weakened state she
was unable to Withstand. Mrs. Blenk-
oron's suffering commenced ON the
18th day of last February when
she underwent an operation at ST.
Joseph's hospital from which she
never fully recovered. -Four weeks
ago she was taken to Excelsior
Surings, Mo, in the nope oibenftting
and a week ago last Friday She was
brought back to this city.
Mrs, Blenkiron was born February
Blenkiroli, on November Sth, 1881
and the family came to this city in
July. 1901, after having lived in
Sioux City for five years. She was
the mother OF five children, three of
which are dead and are buried at
Missouri Valley. Iowa. Two children
Charles Bl%enkikron and Josie Blenk-
iron Townsend, both of this city, in
addition to her husband, survive her,
The body will lie in state from
nine TO ten O'Clock tomorrow morn
ing at the home in the Becker build
ing. The funeral will be held at
te~n-thirty tomorrow morning. led
ly Or. j. s. Hoagland of the First
Methodist church. laterment will be
at Graceland cemetery.
Among the out-of-town relatives
who are here TO attend the funeral
are Mr.. and Mrs. l.. G. Blenkiron
of Sioux City, Mr.. and Mrs. w. b.
iIarker Of Kimball, James Harker of
Walthill, Nebr.. and Mrs. G. S.
Buholz of Aberdeen.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1912-11-14
w. c.. DAVIDSON
DIED ON SUNDAY
PIONEER RESIDENT or MITCH
ELL AND PART PONDER OF
MITCHELL NATIONAL BANK
DIES IN CALIFORNIA.

w. G. Dawson, one of the most
prominent of the old time residents
of Mitchell died yesterday at his home
at M%onrovia, California as the result
of paralysis. with which he has suf-
fered for some years. Mr.. Dawson
came to Mitchell In 1885 in company
with his brother. N. l.. and the two
of them established the Mitchell Ma
tional bank which today is one of the
wealthiest institutions in the state.
Mr.. Dawson was president of the
bank for a good many years, He left
here about twenty years 90 and has
resided in California since. He still
retains many of his interests here
and at the time of his death owned
considerable property in Mitchell.
Mr.. Dawson was about IS years
of age. He is survived by his wife
and n daughter, Miss Dorothy, both
of whom We're with him at the time
of his death. The funeral services will
be held at Monrovia, tomorrow and
the body will be inferred at that
place.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1912-11-14
MITCHELL LOSES
CHAMPIONSHIP
SIOJN FALLS STARTS GAME
WITH RUSH AND HEAVY LINE
Is IRRESISTNBLE.

Tine old JinX" established by
Sioux Fails in 1905, since which year
Mitchell has not been able to win
from that city was in evidence yes
terday and the visitors state high
school championship aspirations We're
rudely thrown in the dust and
trampled W. by the home team. ~
the decisive score Of 37-6. Sioux | $
upset the dope sheet and established
its claim TO the championship. BY
all the rights OF comparative scores,
Mitchell should have wen. After
playing Sioux Fails to a tie game,
Yankton wcnt to Mitchell and was
defeated 4S-0. Had Mitchell played
with the unerring accuracy displayed
in that game the resulting score yes
terday would have beer smaller, put
it is doubtful that even if the team
had been at its best and on its own
grounds if it could have Won,
The Sicu Fails team when lined up
looked like a college team in COMPARE
son with the visitors. They were larg-
er almost to a man and showed a
team in comparison advanced age and
experience at the game. With one
or two men in the line weighing owe
200 pounds, Mitchll's smashing,
which was 50 effective in Ire Yank-
ton game was almost worthless, Nit
chell assisted by a crowd of home
r~ooters 200 strong put up a game
fight and never for a moment laid
down until the end. Its one touch
down came in the third quarter, on
a forward pass from II. smith TO
Evans.
The field vas rough and Mitchell
made costly fumbles. II OF which
gave Sioux Falls the chance for the
first touchdown in the first quarter.
The work of r.. Smith, Nordby and
Conyes of the visitors deserve special
mention while Hawley, Odell and
Manary PLAYED a brilliant game for
Sioux Falls.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1912-11-14
Radical Head of Mir
istry Killed on
Street.
ASSAlLANT TAKEN
Afterwards the Murderer
Commits Suicide-Sketch
of Dead Man.

Madrid, Spain.-The spanish Iire-
mier, Jos Canalejas, was shot dead
today while entering the ministry CT
the interior here to attend a cabinet
meeting, His assailant. Manuel Par
dinas harrato Martin, aged Is, OF FL
Grade Province. OF Huesca. was al
rested and then committed suicide.
Jose Canalejas Mendes, prime min
lister of Spain. assassinated today was
selected to form a Spanish cabinet in
February, 1910. He was the leader
of the monarchical democratic party,
which came into power on the resis-
nation eli the liberal cabinet headed
by Senior Morety Prendergast.
Senior Canelejas, who belonged TO
u wealthy and prominent family,
came to the front in political lille in
800, when he took a leading part in
the campaign against clericalism. He
had, however. taken great interest in
politics as a student and public speak
err for years before that. NJ the age
Of 20 he became a member Of tEe
Spanish parliament, attaching him
self to the advanced liberal section.
He became a member OF premier.
Sasgasta's cabinet in 1902. Ns min-
lister OF agriculture, ne introduced
many reforms, especially in regard to
the working classes and eventually
created the department OF labor.
When he was asked in February,
1910. by King Alfonso to form a
ministry, the request caused a great
sensation as ii was the first time i'm
the history OF Spain that an advanced
radical had been placed at the head
eff a ministry.
His cabinet has since undergone
many changes but he always has re
tanned the leading place He had
much to do with The signing of the
agreement between Spain and France
IN the question CT the future OF
Morocco. which recently satisfactorily
settled that dispute.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1912-11-14
VERNON NEWS

Mt. Vernon, s. D. Mrs. j. G..
Clark returned from a two weeks
visit at Parker. Friday.
Mrs. A. T. Cooper of Stickney spent
Sunday at the G. Welch home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas Ransom left
Monday for Florida where they will
make their home. Mrs. VIM. ltomely
was taken TO the Sioux Falls hospital
where she viii receive treatment.
S. r. Schrimer has accepted a posi-
ton in the Western State bank and
commenced his duties there last week
Artie Messenger left Tuesday for
Ames Ia, where he will attend col
b. r. owens was up from Mitchell
Tuesday.
The NJ. e. Ladies bazaar will be
held Thursday, Nov. 81.
Mrs. Curt Newton and children left
Tuesday for Brooklyn, Ia, where she
will visit relatives a few weeks.
Ed. Bromwell went up to Mitchell
Tuesday to visit his son Will.
Mrs. r. A. Sage left Tuesday for
west of the river where she will take
up her residence on a claim.
Miss anderson returned Wednes-
day from the Sioux Falls hospital.
H. II. Holme of Sioux City vas
in town Thursday.
w. w. Davis was here from St.
Paul a few days last week.
Mrs. James Pilmer returned We'd
nesday from a three weeks visit at
Correctionville. Iowa.
Miss Annie Nicholson came down
from Redfield the first of the week
for a few days visit with her parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. Z. WEIGH, Mrs. Frank
Reynolds, Mrs. A. III. Baker and Mrs.
C.. c. Pitched autoed to Ethan Tues
day and spent the day at the home
of DR.. and Mrs. T. NJ. Stewart, for
merly of this place.
Mr.. and Mrs. Leo Hughes left Fri
day night for Illinois where they will
make their home.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1912-11-14
TWO COUNTIES VOTE
AGAINST A DIVISION

Pierre, S. D.-The slogan put De-
lano back on the map" which was
worked by the Faith boosters, appar-
emily did not meet with the approval
of a majority of the voters of Meade
county which would have beer divid-
ed by a favorable vote. With this
failure, Faith residents will need en-
dure for another two years with their
county seat seventy-five miles away
across country as the crow flies; and
about six hundred miles by rail. The
big counties in the western part of
the state are unwieldy but the resi-
dents find it hard to settle down upon
a proposition of %pafcciis.; them up
which will meet VIII, f~'atos.ty appro-
val. Stanley and Lyman 10th tried it
two years ago, and failed. and this
year it was the turn of Meade and
Corst., neither OF which approved.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1912-11-14
SCHRANK PLEADS
GUILTY. SHOOTING
COL. ROOSEVELT
Commission Appoint
ed to Inquire Into
His Sanity.
GIVES HIS REASON
Assailant Repeats He Didn't
Want Any Man to Have
Third Term.

Milwaukee, Wis. John Schrank
today pleaded guilty 10 the shooting
of Col. Roosevelt. The court there
upon decided to appoint a commission
to examine Schrank as to his sanity.
Schrank in his plea sought to dis
tinglish between an assault upon
Roosevelt as a menace and an at
tack upon Roosevelt as a "citizen.'
Il did not mean to kill a citizen,
Judge" began Schrank, when Judge
Backus asked the prisoner ii he had
listened carefully to the charge to
which he pleaded guilty.
Il shot Roosevelt because he was
a menace to the country" continued
crank. He shouldn't have a third
m. II is bad that a man should
a.e a third term. l did not want
IN to have one. | shot him as a
,drning that men mustn't try to have
more than w terms as president.
~ shot Roosevelt to kill. | think
all men trying to keep themselves in
office should be killed. They become
dangerous. / did not do it because he
was the candidate of the p~rogressives,
either. gentlemen" he concluded.
"All right interrupted the court,
taking from the district attorney a
plea for a sanity commission for the
defendant.
"schrank is insane" said the dis
trict attorney. "lt would be wrong to
sentence him for the crime if he is
mentally unsound, just because he
pleads guilty
The court will name a commission
late today to inquire into his SAN
ity.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1912-11-14
EAGLE BUTTE WINS
FOR COUNTY SEAT

Pierre. S. D.-The location of the
county seat OF Dewey county al Eagle
Butte shifts the location to the SOU
thern border OF the county for at
least four years. after it has been on
the northern border for a little over
two years.
The first vote on u change after
the temporary location, can be had at
the first general election; and from
That time on the constitution prohibit
IS a county seat ruction oftener than
once in four years. and Eagle Butte
can sit tight for that long secure in
possession.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1912-11-14
TO REGULATE
DANCE HALLS
ORDINANCE TO THAT EFFECT
INTRODUCED BEFORE CITY
DADS LAST NIGHT-BAND
AWARDED 500.

For the purpose of restraining and
regulating public dance halls in TINS
city, MI. McGrew last night appeared
before the city council in adjourned
session and offered an ordinance
which will require a censor appointed
by the mayor Or police department,
at each public dance given in the city
and will not permit any person under
eighteen years of age to visit such a
place. Various other regulations are
mentioned in the ordinance. Mr.. Nc
Grew appeared in the interests of the
Young Mems Civic League. The or
dinance was referred to the ordinance
committee and the city attorney for
a report.
AS a token of appreciation for SER
vices rendered during the past year,
to the city. by the Mitchell band, the
council last night granted that or
%ganization the sum of 500 toward
current expenses. Mr.. G.. w. DoWney
appeared before the council i'll the in
~terests of the band and following the
allowing of the amount the band lin
ed up in front of the city hall and
played a short serenade i'll honor of
the occasion.
S. II. Scallin representing the y.
NJ. c. A. came before the council in
the matter of rem due the city by
that organization. 1t was decided that
the city will accept a set of four show
er baths installed in the basement OF
the city hall i'm payment for the
amount due ON rent. for the Y. M. c,
A. quarters which We're formerly in
The basement. Mr.. Elliott of the firm
of Elliott & Fall presented a change
in the present bowling alley ordi-
nee which if passed will permit
minors over eighteen to serve in bow.
ling alleys as pin-setters. The change
was given its first reading last night
The bill of Adolph Sch%eurenbrant
for sidewalk construction vas allow
ed. 1t amounted to %$253.05. A resolu
ton was passed ordering the publish.
ing of sidewalk assessments and thu
date for hearing of same was set 70
December 2nd. Reports of the var
ious city officials were read anG
placed on file.
Ordinance No. 301 which declare.
the old opera house building to be f;
public nuisance was given its fina
reading and passed. 1t provides TO.
the immediate tearing down of thu
building and the chief of police Wa
asked TO notify the owners of TIL
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1912-11-14
HILL AGAIN
is PRESIDENT
MEETING RIl-ELECyrS NIT
CHELL MAN AS IT'S HEAD.

At Il recent meeting of the state
fair board, held at Huron. w. S. Hill
of Mitchell was reelected president
OF the board by unanimous consent.
Isaac Lincoln OF Aberdeen was elect
ed vice-president, G.. y. Mcllvain OF
Huron. secretary and j. f. Platt OF
Clark. treasurer. The meeting out
lined plans for next year and listened
to Il partial report Of the secretary
and treasurer. These reports will be
completed and printed in the near
future. The state fair this year was
a great success and about $~2500.00
was cleared above expenses which
will be put into permanent improve
ments on the grounds.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1912-11-14
LETCHER ITEMS

Letcher, S. D.-Misses Mary Lar
son and Lisa Thompson were in from
Elliott last Monday to take the train
for Brookings, where they will take
the domestic science course at the
state college.
Mrs. Beyno and children have
moved to U%nityville, S. D., where Mr..
Beyno is employed.
Mr.. l.. N. Doyle has disposed of
his interest in the Citizens bank and
he and his family will leave about
Dec. LIST for Los Angeles, California
TO make their future home. The Let
cher people and community regret
deeply to loose this estimable family
from their midst.
Mrs. Phil Bair and daughter Phyllis
We're visiting Letcher friends this
week.
Messrs II. e. Dowdell and son Mar
ion were in Letcher on business Mon
day.
Ed. Mcdonald and family have
moved into the Carl Sorine house re
Gently vacated by Mr.. Beyers and
children.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed. Schlimigen and
babe of Mitchell spent Sunday with
Mrs. Schlimigen's mother Mrs. Pete
Trinen.
Mrs. French of Owtana, Iowa, is
here visiting her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Dean.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gundgell of Mineral.
ILL.,, have been visiting at the O. c.
Prince home.
Mesdames Asker and Hudson en-
tertained the Union Ladies Aid So
ciety OF the church parlors Thurs
day.
Little Miss Freda Mary Cooped has
arrived to gladden. the hearts of Mr..
and Mrs. Fred Cooped, Born Thurs
day. weight 6 pounds.
Thursday evening the Letcher peo-
pie were treated to d fine entertain
ment given by Charles Riley McCalley
and Miss Carrie f. Spalding under
the auspices of the Union church. Mr..
McCalley gave several of Riley's
poems and a number of violin selec-
tions. He initiated on the violin from
a threshing machine to a little girl
reciting Mary had a little lamb
Miss Spaulding sang several solos and
also played several piano solos. Both
entertainers are we'll trained and it
was a great pleasure to hear them
Mr.. and Mrs. Doyle and children
returned from a visit to Butte, Fri
day.
The Girl and the Tramp" was
played here Wednesday night to q
full house.
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. Bollock or
Friday. a son.
Mrs. Whiteworth. sister of Mrs
Pete Welch returned to her home a
Seattle. Wednesday after an extensive
visit here. Her mother Mrs. Lester
who has made he home here, return.
ed with her.
Mr.. Frank johnson left Frida,
night for Columbia, S. d.. to look af
ter his farm interests. Mr.. johnson
has Just finished painting a barr
the winter with her aunt Miss Brod
rick place east of town, Mrs. johnson
and little son will remain here 10,
the winter with her aunt Miss Bord
rick and in the spring they Will builc
on the farm.
Miss Margaret Brady OF Pukwana i
the guest of her sister Miss Lizzie
over Sunday.
Misses Olive Wilson and Nell Dir
tNi "pN P"SSSiStiS " MitNiieii Sdl
urday. Miss Direen will visit friendi
for a few days.
Miss Bessie bennett Went to Alex
andria Saturda, to spend Sunda.
with cousins.
Election da. passed off rattle
quiet. Only tyr Letcher men VIII,
were running for Office were victor
ious, Mr.. Guy Crawford is out mex
representative in the assembly an,
Mr.. Earl Wilds. a county commission
er.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1912-11-14
COST
TWO MILLION
THIS rs REPORT TO FEDERATION
INCREASE SHOWN IN MEM
BEitSttIp OF UNIONS.

Rochester. y Y.=The annual re-
port of President Gompors of the
American Federation of Labor was
presented to The thirty-second annual
of the oreanization in
session todav
The average membership report-
ed. and upon whom per capita tax
was paid by the affiliated organiza-
items To the American Federation of
Labor during the mast year" said
the REPORT was 1",770l45. AN in
crease over the number reported for
1911 which was l.76t.S35.
On Sentember "a 1912 the
membership of tho affiliated nrpan-
cations was l.S412 6
In me ronort was Included a state
ment nv Albert ! Berres @secretarv-
of tbo metal trades de-
nartn,ent i'm which ~ laid,
"The Les Angeles strike confirm
ed Cor . noriod coverinq moro thar.
twentv-one months Al the beein-
ming of Tho 6ght organization among
the workers of that city was In a de
plorable condition. II is generally
conceded bv those who were on the
ground thai our fight for The shorter
workday would have beon won. had
it not beer for the deplorable calam-
ity in connection with the d~estrur-
tion of the Los Angeles Times build
ing Even with This handicap. after
the public declaration of Iabor's
position and attitude toward the al
legged crime, there wa still a chance
of winning. M 10 the time whom the
guilt Of the McNamaras was estab-
lished by their confession. Then 1t
was ~recoenizcd that there was no
chance of winning the strike. or per
suadjng he employers TO make CON
cessions."
Lohotitrs i'm Congress.
Reviewing the legislative work of
the wear Mr.. Gompcrs set forth
that fifteen members of trade unions
affiliated with the American Fedora
tion of I.ahor had been elected 10 the
Ho,se of OF these
fifteen four are members of the
BonroSantativo Wilson of ponnsvl-
vania q nnion minor is chairman
To mo ,ahor m bors Of tho uoneo
Mr. Comners oave much Credit for
tho MASSAGE of a score of hills on
dorsad and ureed Inv the Federation
Of Inhor
Among the measures mentioned i'm
tho renort were tho Eight Hour Law.
tho C6i1dron,e pnreou law tho Law,
creating an Jndnstriol Relations
Commission law giving postnl clerks
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1912-11-14
\. GREAT BUILDING EALl.s

When is t%oundation is undermined,
and if the foundation of health
good digestion-is attacked, quick
collapse follows. On the first signs OF
Indigestion. DIR. Kings New Life Pills
should be taken to tone the stomach
aud regulate liver, kidneys and bow
els. Pleasant, easy. safe and only -
cents at Diehl & Brown.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1912-11-14
BIRTHS

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Smith, $0i
East Fifth avenue are the parents OF
a new boy who arrived at thir home,
November Bird.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter GARD OF Plano
township, announce the arrival OF u
baby boy at their home, November
10Th.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. S. Agnes, $1l
West Fourth avenue are the proud
parents of a new daughter which ar
rived at their home, Nov. i1th.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1912-11-14

action taken. The chief of police Will
also take charge of the actual work
of tearing down the building. On
the other VIC ordinances before the
council, the one referring TO the dis
tribution of pure milk and he one
referring to the widening OF the park
ing and the narrowing of certain
streets no action was taken.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1912-11-14

Milbank. S. D.-The prosperous
condition of the average South Da-
kota farmer is illustrated by an in
cident reported by A. A. Anderson,
manager of a local grain elevator.
Four years ago he was manager of an
elevator in a small town west of Alb
erdeen, and on Dee. s, 1908, issued
to a farmer d check for $102.1o in
payment for grain. Not until a day or
two ago did the farmer present the
check at a bank for payment. The
bank officials were suspicious because
OF the long interval since the check
p%urported to have been drawn, and
yesterday it was received by Ander-
son for his approved. He reported to
the bank thai there was nothing
wrong with the check except that the
man to whom it was issued was too
prosperous or he would have cashed
it long ago.