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, possible by the state laws. The COM
mission system requires the employ
ment Of several men, and this city is
too small to be able to pay enough
salary to obtain all of the services of
five, or even three, commissioners.
However, the city could we'll afford a
compensatory salary for a competent
manager. He should, by all means,
be appointed, and not elected. The
people have comparatively little
chance to determine the qualifications
of any candidate for such an office
and the time is coming when it will
be recognized that a city manager
must have special training and par
ticular talents, just as managers of
other The legislative body
would gladly serve for nominal sal
aries and these could be selected by
the voters for their general moral and
business standing. With the assist
ance of a competent manager, who
could advise them and help them far
more than any official whose munich
pal duties we're simply a side line,
they could pass upon the city's ordin-
ances in a manner highly satisfactory
to the public. If chosen at large, their
qualifications probably would be bet
ter and they would be exempt from
local influences which sometimes are
inimical to the welfare of the city at
large.
At first glance, the Dayton plan
looks like a pretty good fit for the
city of Mitchell. At all events, it viii,
be worth Mitchell's while to follow
closely the result of Dayton's new
municipal venture.
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TRYING RANCHERs FOR
STARTING FOREST FIRE

Deadwood, S. D.-Charged with
negligence in being responsible for
setting the big forest fire near Gus
ter last year that cost the govern
ment and state $50 1000, Amos and
Thomas Smith, ranchers living neal
Custer are on trial in the U. s.. Dis
trict court here. The government
seeks to prove hat the Smiths set
fire to a strawstack on their place
and failed to take the proper pre-
cautions and the fire got away from
them. The result was the destruc-
ton of 10000 acres of timber land,
5000 of which lay in the Harvey
Peak National forest. Frank Corns
and John Woodford, ranchers near
there, Indicated for a similar Of
Tense, both entered pleas of guilty.
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REDS FIGHT
PISTOL. DUEL
LIQUOR RESPONSIBLE FOR tai
MASDAN'S ATTEMPT TO KILL
FRIEND AT MURDO.

Murdo, S. Dial Mandan and
Ben Hungry, Brule Sioux Indians
from the Rosebud reservation, were
the principals in a street pistol duel
here which nearly resulted in a
tragedy. AS a result of the shoot
ing Mandan was arrested by 1.-The
county authorities on the charge of
assault with intent to kill, and
bonds for his appearance at the next
term of state circuit court were fix
ed at $500. ,Over-indulgence in the
white mans firewater" on the part
of Mandan was responsible for the
difficulty. The two warriors had
been firm friends for years, but this
was overlooked by Mandan when the
"firewater' went to his head. He
accused his friend of having stolen
his money and after a few words
whipped out a siX-shooter and open
ed fire on Ben Hungry. Two shots
were fired at close range, but in his
condition Mandan was
unable to shoot with his accustomed
accuracy, and to this Hungry owes
life.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1913-09-11
ABERDEEN PLANS BIG
DISPLAY FOR S. d. FAIR

Aberdeen, S. Heterogeneous
nave been completed for the exhibit
of Aberdeen manufacturers at tho
state falr at Huron this month. The
commercial club has secur-
ed two booths. covering 67S square
rect of floor space, and it is expected
over thirty Aberdeen manufacturing
turns will have exhibits there. A
huge key. representing Aberdeen, the
Key to the Northwest" over twelve
feet in length, has been prepared to
be placed we the booth, and at the
front will hang a huge glass sign,
Made in Aberdeen" The sign itself
is made in Aberdeen" The expense
of the exhibit is borne by CONNER
cial club, and all the manufacturers
have to do is to prepare their exhibits
md turn them over to the club.
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COUPLE FOR
ILLEGAL LIQUOR SALES

Frankfort, S. D.-The sheriff OF
Sphinx county, accompanied by sew
oral deputies and the states attor-
ney. raided the places of Adam VAL
der, arresting Mr.. and Mrs. Valdez on
a charge of selling liquor contrary to
law. Mrs. Valdez was released on
bond. but the man was taken to Red
field. where he. entered a plea of
guilty and was released on bond also,
pending sentence by Judge Taylor.
Later the court fined both Valdez and
his wife and they paid the fine and
were released.
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w. r. c. MEETING.

The Woman's Relief Corps met in
regular session and after the opening
exercises applications for member
ship were read by the secretary. Mrs.
Mary II. Sayles became a member by
reinstatement. Mrs. DIR. Bruce was
as a member by transfer. in
the report of the Patriotic Instructor
she told the corps that the children
OF the Catholic Academy had procur-
an American flag and that they
a a program at their flag raising
consisting Of patriotic songs and the
pledging of allegiance to the flag.
Resolutions of sympathy for Mrs.
Geiger in the loss of her father were
read by the secretary. 1t was decided
to keep open house at the hall during
corn palace week and a committee
was appointed to attend to arrange
for the same. Short addresses
were made by the following ladies':
Mrs. Ballard, Daniels, kibbee, Bruce.
Nolt and kreidler. 1t was decided 10
omit the birthday dinners for the flu
ture. General orders we're read by the
secretary.-Myra p. Weller, Press
Correspondent.
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REDFIELD BANKER
is COMING HERE
A. B. DARLING WILL TAKE POSI-
TION AS VICE-PRESIDENT OF
WESTERN NATIONAL OF
MITCHELL.

Mr.. and Mrs. A. B. Darling OF
Redfield, arrived in the city this
morning, where they will make thoil
future home. Mr.. Darling has ac,
cepted the position of v~ice-president
of the Western National Bank. and
will assume an active relation in the
bank during the latter part of this
month.
Mr.. Darling has for years beer
connected with the Redfield Nationa,
Bank. He is a man of ability anG
business experience, and will find
welcome in the business circles oil
Mitchell. Mr.. and Mrs. Darling are
settling in the Davis home, 617
Fourth Avenue West.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1913-09-11
ENROLL
AS REPUBLICANS
NINETY PER CENT OF THOSE AT
LEAD so REGISTER.-TWO
THOUSAND NAMES EN-
PECTED.

Lead, S. D.--Enrollment of voters
under the Richards primary law is
being speedily enacted here and
several hundred names are being
added to the lists daily by those en-
ployed at the task. 1t is expected
that 1000 names will be enrolled in
a few days. Those making the en-
rollment assert that over 90 per
cent of the voters so far are enroll
ing as republicans. The total voting
strength here is over 1900.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1913-09-11
MITCHELL?

Dayton, Ohio, will soon begir
Operation under a new city charter
which ought to be of considerable in.
|~terest to the people of Mitchell.
Under the Dayton plan, which is II
some respects absolutely new, the
government will consist of a legisla
tive commission and a city manager
III Is claimed that 1t combines the
best features Of the old commission
plan with the improvement of the
manager idea. The commission, pre-,
sided " 81 by the mayor, is purel,
Legislative in its powers. The "city
manager is to be a trained municipal
expert, who will make a business out
Of the management of the city, just
as would the manager of a big pri.
waite corporation. The people are alb
[undantly protected by means of the
initiative. referendum. protest and
recall. The "city manager" will be
appointed by the mayor. thereby re-
moving his selection from the chance
OF political complications in an cleo
:tion. He will exercise control over
the entire administration, exclusive
81 courts and schools.
There is reason for believing that
this plan would be much better adapt
ed to a city such as Mitchell than the
commission form as at present made
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1913-09-11
HONoRs IOWA GUESTS.

Mrs. A. c. Kline, 217 West First
venue was hostess, Thursday even
ing at a six O'Clock dinner in honor
of Mr.. and Mrs. j. c. Whitman and
son Lloyd and G. II. Whitman, all of
Dubuque, Ia, who are guests at the
home of their son and brother, l.. w.
Whitman, 500 East First II The
tables were beautifully decorated
with hugh bouquets of cut flowers
and an excellent three course dinner
was served.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1913-09-11
SMITH-YAHNE

Mr.. Lloyd J. Yahne one of the we'll
known young men of. this community
was married Wednesday at 3 p, m. to
Miss Agnes Smith. The ceremony
took place in the auditorium of the
First Methodist Episcopal church and
was performed by the pastor, DIR.
Hoagland. The young people were at
tended by Mr.. and Mrs. N. D. Smith
of Letcher, S. D. Mr.. Smith is a bro
Their of the bride. The wedding party
went north on the afternoon train
and after a short trip will be at home
at Letcher where the room is in
business with his brother-in-law. The
bride is an attractive young lady
whose home is in Loomis. The groom
is the son of Mr.. J. T. Yahne. one of
we'll known farmers of this oun
ty. and is an enterprising and indus.
trious young mar with many friends
who extend hearty congratulations.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1913-09-11
LOSING MEETING OF YEAR.

The closing meeting of the Wo-
man Foreign Missionary Society of
the First Methodist Episcopal church
was held in the parlors Thursday be-
ginning at 4 p. M. An hour or more
was given to the business details of
the years work. AT 6 p. M. luncheon
was served to the guests after which
a short and interesting program was
given. Notwithstanding the hot af-
%ternoon and evening more than an
hundred were served luncheon and
enjoyed the program which followed.
Mrs. C. B. Wilt was reelected pre-
sident or the new year and presided
at The business session. The reports
show a most prosperous year with
more than M thousand dollars rails
ed for missionary purposes. The pro-
gram began with a piano solo by Miss
Grace Gilliland. Brief reports were
given by Mrs. Jenkins, conference
secretary, Mrs. Wilt, local president,
Mrs. Scallin, the treasurer, and Mrs.
Coke, acting secretary and Miss Test.
mite box secretary. Mrs. Hoagland
presided while the program was be-
ing given and at the close spoke a
few words of congratulation and en-
couragement. She said that the faith
full, quiet and insistant work, the
Woman's Foreign Missionary Society
of the Methodist Episcopal church
was raising one million dollars a year
for the purpose of bringing the world
to the feet of Jesus. The president
called upon the pastor to say a few
words. The program was closed with
a vocal solo by Mrs. Samuel Weir.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1913-09-11
SURPRISE FOR MISS SCOTT.

A group Of young ladies went to
the A. II. Scott home last Monday
and CAV a surprise party to Miss
Anna Scott in honor of her birthday.
Nine guests were present and they
went to the home laden with a boun-
tiful picnic supper which was served
in the house. Miss Scott was present
ed with a beautiful bouquet of flow
ers in honor of the occasion. 1t was
a very happy affair and was enjoyed
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1913-09-11
CRoCUs CLUB.

The Crocus club was entertained
Wednesday afternoon by Mrs. Frank
WEIGH. The afternoon was pleasant
ly spent with conversation and fancy
work and vas much enjoyed by those
present. At five o'clock a dainty three
course lunch was served. The next
meeting will be with Mrs. Wood, 500
Second aynnnp east
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1913-09-11
MITCHELL

ORDER OF PYTHIAN SISTERS.
For some time the question of or
ganizing a Pythian Sisters temple
in this city has been agitated and
steps were taken last winter toward
that work. Many things interferred.
however, and it was not until the
enthusiastic meeting held Wednes-
day night that the organization was
effected. Word was received that the
grand chief would arrive Tuesday
cvening. MI. John Kurvink, c. C. of
the X. p. lodge who has labored I'M
ceasingly for the temple with the aid
of several enthusiastic ladies manag-
er to secur the attendance of a suf-
flcient number to organize. In spite
of the extreme heat the ladies assem-
bled in the X. p. Hall where they met
in the afternoon the M. E. c. of White
Lake with her team of officers. A
meeting was arranged for eight o.
clock and the following officers for
Mitchell temple elected: Margaret
Ferguson, M. E. c.; Lulu Heimberg-
er, F.. s.; Louise Blair, e. j.; Elean-
or Morgans, manager; Julia kurvink,
p. c.; Myra p. Weller, M. of r. and
c.; Lillian Smith, NJ. of F.; Sarah
kinkaid, proctir: Sadie b. Weller,
o. The following knights took the
obligations and became honorary
members: John Kurvink, Frank Wei.
Ter, Clark Warren, T. j. Morgans, w
b. H%eimberger and John Born. Sever
al other knights were elected mem.
bers but were not present to be OBJ
ligated. The White Lake ladies show.
ed great efficiency in the work of ex.
emplification and it is a matter OF
thorough appreciation that they were
present to do so. Mrs. Dora c. Malk.
son, state organizer of Lead witt
Mrs. Bertha Snyder, G. c., of White
Lake assisted by their proper officer.
conducted the installation ceremonie.
and after all vas accomplished the
entire company was invited to the
dining hall where refreshments were
spread. This was a surprise arranged
by the knights and was highly APP
preciated by the tired ladies. Mr.
kurvink acted at postmaster ant
there were short speeches from Mrs
Malkson, Mrs. Fox. Frank Weller
Mrs. Snyder and others. The who'll
flair was enjoyable and it is HOPED
the temple will grow and prove on
Of the popular and helpful orders o
he city. Too much praise cannot b.
given the c. C. of the knights o
Pythias who has helped in every pos
sible way, nor to all the others VIII
have assisted in the work. Thanks ar,
duly accorded to the White Lake la
dies for their aid and presence. TIL
meetings will be held the first ant
third Tuesday of each month at X. P
hall.-Myra Pepper Weller, M. of r
and C..
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the more on account of the greatly
improved health of the recipient of
the surprise who has been quite sick
for several months. She was able to
be present and to partake of the fes-
Invites in her honor.
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grind. In this state, those elected to
the office Of state treasurer helped
themselves to the interest on public
moneys and everybody expected them
to do 1t.
Ali these and many other similar
practices have been placed under the
ban by a more sensitive public dis
of trying to get something for moth
ing from the newspaper still contin-
ues.
Men who wouldn't think of smash
ing the window of a jewelry store and
helping themselves to the diamonds
and the gold watches on display, will
simply consider that they have dem
onstrated a creditable AMOUNT of in
telligence by securing $50 or 800
worth of newspaper space for moth
ing.
Some day men will understand that
they have robbed the newspaper by
such a performance, just as surely as
they would have robbed the jeweler
IL they had carried off his wares.
And Of all the uncomfortable
g%rafters upon the newspapers in this
state, the state itself and its institu-
tions are the worst offenders. Reams
of circulars are written or printed,
for distribution among the news
papers, with the Bald-faced request
that they be printed free of charge.
The state fair has shown a little i'm.
provement. But what does it doY
Sends the weekly papers of the state
$500, and asks them to print from
e6Vu W VoVV WOTtu Oh ABOUT
the state fair. Now, the fair manage
ment wouldn't think of asking a dry
goods store in Huron to sell buntine
for one hundredth part of its worth.
But it considers 1t entirely legitimate
to make q similar request Of the
newspapers. Yet the wsp pro-
duct costs real money, just as does
the uniting. The dry goods dealer
knows as we'll as does the newspaper
publisher that the fair is not a private
money-making enterprise, but nobody
expects him to donate 90 cents on the
dollar on that account.
Tho publisher. unfortunately, is
the one man who can't pass along to
somebody else the responsibility of
paying the cost Of printing the news
paper. To put put the Daily Republi-
can, for example, 1t costs very nearly
10000 a day. Who should pay the
expenses? Why, the men and the con
Germs that use the newspaper for pub.
licity purposes.
AS said before, the state fair is far
better than some of the other state
institutions. The latter seem willing
to recognize every industry as a legi.
innate one except that OF printing q
newspaper. And when it comes te
that, they seem willing to allow the
publisher to pay the cost from his
Town pocket. If only they may profit
from the use of his medium.
Ordinarily 1t Is a nonresident who
is the most brazen in his attempts te
lrob the newspaper. The local business
man Is ordinarily ready to recognize
the worth of the space he uses. Ger.
tainly the newspaper owes nothing tc
the outsider. If 1t is going to use its
columns for charitable purposes, the
Ebeneficiaries should be those who
Hive in its own community.
@Ao%
HOW'S THIS PLAN FOR
II UsN rlH."
MITCHELL?
Dayton, Ohio, will soon begin
Operation under a new city charter,
which ought to be of considerable in
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1913-09-11
THREE NEW
(. FOR THIS %PREsBYTERY

Pl%ankinton, S. D.-Among the var.
ious gatherings of the churches in the
near future the meeting Of the Pres.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1913-09-11
Official COUNTY PAPER
REFORM MUST STAND ALONE.


REFORM MUST STAND ALONE.
II probably is true that Dick Rich
ardks advocacy OF the single tax will
bring more strength to him than to
the cause OF the single tax. This is
true, for the reason that there Is In
existence q strong sentiment all over
the state In favor of this form of
taxation. BY far the largest part of
those who have studied it, are in fav-
or Of 1t. In Mitchell the editor of The
Republican has been surprised by
the number who are In favor of this
plan of taxation. They are not in the
class OF Missionaries, but hard-headed
business men. or course no state in
the union has adopted. the single tax.
But that proves nothing whatever. 1t
required fifty years to secure popular
-HA
election Of United States Senators in
this country and all the time a ma
jority Of the voters was in favor of
the change. Canada is using the
single tax, with most gratifying re-
suits. But then the American people
are by far the most conservative
people In the world. The English
have led the way In almost every kind
OF governmental. reform. and today
have I far more directly democratic
government than the United States.
SO far as The Republican is con-
cerned. It will advocate the adoption
Of the single tax, with utter disregard
OF the identity OF either its advocates
or its opponents in this state. This is
because this paper is convinced it
would give the greatest impetus to
the growth and prosperity of South
n.1ots that could roe.,h,v ha oonsar-
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and cor are always In order. but 1t is
utterly irrelevant to say that this
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ID against 1t. The single tax either
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M. R,cba-ds hovever will, mako
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the .,nrle tax with -oppoa,t,on 10 the
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The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1913-09-11
GRADUATE NURSE HoNoRED.

A banquet was given at the hos
pital Monday evening in honor of
Miss Morrow who has recently com
pleted her course in the study of
nurse work. The banquet was served
at the table. The dining room was
decorated in purple and white. purple
asters and white carnations being es-
pecially prominent in the color sch
eme The Misses Nagel and Murn-
derger served the dinner to the
guests, and at it's close a beautiful
fork was presented with APP
.'propriate ceremony to Miss Morrow.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1913-09-11
EASTERN sTAR PICNIC.

The ladies of the Eastern Star had
a picnic dinner at the Masonic hall,
Thursday evening. The tables were
loaded with good things to eat and
about one hundred people partook. A
short program consisting of music
and recitations and a paper on Robert
Morris, founder of the order, whose
birthday anniversary is celebrated
each year by the members of the
Eastern Star, This dinner and cele.
b~ration were a sort of preliminary tc
the regular meetings which WERE
postponed for the summer. The next
regular meeting will be Sept. 18th
and by that time members who have
been out of town for the summer will
be at home and the usual enthusiasm
will prevail. Several petitions for
membership will be acted upon and
full attendance is desired.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-10
SURPRISING PLAYS.

There is nothing surprising about the effort which is being made in New York to suppress the latest and worst of the moral" plays. Greater is there cause for surprise that some such ef- fort has not been made before as a check to the movement which has now gone go far that action cannot longer be withheld. It is time to determine just how far playwrights and man HEers can 20 in offering theatrical pro- dUctinns of an indecent character which tend to corruption of morals
 It Is recognized of course that the contention Of those profiting from such plays Is that they are offered for the purpose of setting forth the evils and dangers which are to be avoided, q lesson in morality drawn from the ex- is,ing conditions as unearthed, against which there is widespread public sen riment The situation, however. is that the theatrical business is taking ad- vantage of the aroused public indig- nation and with the opening of each season. under the cloak of "mOral' plays is setting forth something worse than it's predecessor and it is but nat UraI that the people and the authori- ties think that it has reached it's limit. The reform which is demanded by the revelations resulting from the inyes UgaJiOn of evils can better be accom- plished in ether ways than in depict ing them o7 the stage. The teaching power for evil in the indecent plays is much greater than that for good.