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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1900
Page
9
The Mitchell Capital notes Charlies Downe has taken his seat in the United States senate. A curiously subtle report from Lincoln describes a modest entrance and Downe’s calm demeanor as he returns to life on his farm with his famous black horse, facing the future.
A Pierre correspondent reports strong support for J. J. Scriven to become secretary of the state senate. The piece notes his prior service under senators and predicts his renomination by the Republican party.
The text argues against forcing Congress to accept the Hay Pauncefote treaty as is. It warns that any amendments would not reflect a loss of confidence in Hay but may improve the document. It asserts Congress and the public deserve a say, and urges caution to avoid foreign policy face-saving concessions.
The Aberdeen News extols the Mitchell Corn Palace Association noting a treasury upward of 400 and potential for an 11 percent dividend to stockholders. It argues past exhibits paid for themselves and urges early planning and careful selection of organizers to ensure a profitable show without depleting guaranty funds.
The discussion centers on abolishing the army canteen and banning liquor sales at posts and army premises used for military purposes. Proponents say officers back canteens to regulate alcohol, promote social interaction, and improve health, while reformers push total prohibition and question the reform's value.
Debates weigh the cannons and temperance in army reform. If the bill passes and the cannons clause stays, observers compare army condition under current and proposed systems. Tea totalism is praised but enforcement remains doubtful, with officers favoring a near universal canteen approach as most practical.
Washington report of the commissioner of pensions shows the June 30 1890 rolls lists 89151 pensioners with a net increase to 1909 93 529 on roll. The 1900 fiscal year saw new pensions and roll restorations, with deaths and removals reducing totals. Total pending claims fell to 37104 with original pension claims about 155900 and many duplicates. A 1499 act appropriated 134000000 for army and navy pensions, with 144004598990 available for 1900 and disbursements totaling 135462130.65 leaving 5542778 25 unexpended. An May 19 act extends widows provisions and promises reforms, potentially boosting pensioners and annual payments by about four million dollars.
Ad claims Hood's Sarsaparilla strengthens nerves by enriching blood, promotes refreshing sleep, and cures nervous trouble. Encourages starting today to improve vitality and well being.
War relief event at the courthouse next Tuesday night December 14 features public school War Artist Stevens giving an illustrated lecture. Stevens accompanied Shaffer at Santiago and San Juan Hill, served aboard the Oregon during the destruction of the Spanish squadron, and took many campaign snapshots. About 100 pictures will be shown without stereopticon. Stevens is a highly recommended speaker.
Hides and furs are being purchased Fridays and Saturdays at the Farmer's sheds under the plan led by W. M. Warn. Buyers invite farmers to bring their animal skins for payment.
Sioux Falls dispatch reports Republican managers credited a Cresman Crane and Secretary McNully poll with predicting a South Dakota win by 12 900 to 15 000, settling at 15 633. They claim the official count closely matched the forecast and McKinley’s statewide plurality was 14 936.
Local cattle owner I W Semmens and others funded a test led by W C Thomas to prove that smut in corn stalks causes cattle fatalities. A 700 pound steer fed smut died after consuming emut, hay, and water, supporting the claim that corn smut is the deadly factor.
A special session of the Modern Brotherhood of America elected officers for the year. President C W Downey, Vice President Roy McCurdy, Secretary Wim Pratt, Treasurer Red Johnson Conductor Mrs Mae Fill, Chaplain Will Harker, Watchman K M Doyle, Sentry Frank Conklin. Installations set for January’s first meeting.
The House approved the army reorganization bill 166 to 138 with three Democrats joining Republicans. An amendment to extend the current temporary army strength to July 1, 1905 failed. many Democrats opposed not only the reorganization but continued temporary strength. The most heated clash centered on a Littlefield substitute prohibiting alcohol sales at military posts, which passed 159 to 51.
Washington parsed the revenue reduction bill in a special session of the ways and means committee. The panel kept the Republican plan largely intact and adopted an amendment to take effect on passage. The beer rebate was fixed at 20 percent, with a 1.60 per barrel rate, and a minority bid to cut increases was defeated.
In Washington on December 10, the naval affairs committee drafts an appropriation bill following Secretary Long’s recommendations. It is expected to provide for two additional battleships and two armored cruisers, though the ship count is not yet settled.
Brigadier General Charles P. Eagan, former commissary general, was restored to duty by the president and placed on the retired list. The order remitted the unexpired portion of his sentence and assigned him to a duty with station in Washington. General Miles later announced that Eagan had been placed on the retired list on his own application after 40 years service.
The rules and discipline committee reports on the Hells Kitchen race riots investigation. It finds nothing to base charges against any policeman or to warrant a trial by the board.
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