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The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1904-03-31
FLOODS sUBsIDE.
Conditions Better at Indianapolis
Losses Estimated at Ten Million

Indianapolis, md, March 30.-North-
ern and central Indiana, including the
capital city, have seen the worst of
the flood, and are now repairing the
heavy damage. Cities and towns at the
headquarters of the Wabash n White
rivers have only mud left by the reced-
ing huod to contend with, but south
western Indiana has Yet to see the
worst. The crest of the food will reach
the Ohio river in two days.
White river at Indianapolis reached
IL LET "a inches above low water
mark. a record height. 1t is estimated
the damage in this county will reach
$2.225, 900, and north of city county an
additional $1,000, 900. In this city 1.20I
families were driven from their homes!
The city authorities today resolved
upon issuing 100000 flood bonds to
repair the damage to the public utili-
ties, but 1t is expected that the loss in
his one feature will be more than
double that figure. Today the city has
been almost Without traction service
and water. 1t is expected that the
waterworks will partially resume to-
morrow.
Eight lives have been lost in. the Indiana
food in two days, and the total property
loss In the state has been estimated at
from IS, O00,00 0 to $40 o0, zoe.
Many estimates Of food losses in m
diana do not put the hgureS any higher
than S5,000,0 Coz, but this is the lowest made.
Bloomfield is shut off from the world
except by wire. No mail has arrived there
for a. week. The river is higher thai ever
before.
AT Charleston, ILL.,, bridges lave been
washed out and the city is in darkness.
The water is the highest known.
Evansville, Ind, March 29.-Tle Wabash
river is rising rapidly at New Harmony.
White river is sweeping everything be-
fore it, and much stock has been lost.
rIazelton Is under water and the 40-foot
stage will be reached.
vincen.es, Ind,,. March 29.-The Russell
vile levee broke and $500 acres are un-
der water. The river is q feet, and rising
an inch an hour. The Indianapolis and
Vincennes railroad has run no trains
since Thursday. Eight miles of track
near Sanborn Is washed away.
Princeton, md, March 29.-The White,
and Wabash rivers continue to rise AM
Incl per hour. All the lowlands are del
populated. Much suffering is reported. I
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1904-03-31
DEMOCRATS WIN.
w. G. Sears chosen Mayor of siou
City Over w. {. Cody by 1910
Piurarity.

Sioux City, Ia, March 30.-A demo-
cratic landslide, one which. In general
features, never before has figured in
the municipal politics OF Sioux City. oc-
Cured in Mondays election. w. G..
Sears, the democratic candidate. was
overwhelmingly the choice OF the people
Tor the office of chief executive of the
city. and was accorded the handsome
plurality of 1,240. With Mr.. Sears
George Whittemore for city treasurer.
sam Page for police Judge and Joe M,
Lewis for city engineer were elected
with majorities ranging all the way
down the gamut.
Not only Were the democrats success
ful In wagtng their campaign for mayor
put the political stripe OF the city coun-
Gil was changed, and enough democrats
are already positively elected to war
rant that at least five, and perhap
seven, of the new aldermen viii be
democrats.
Inc result of the election was a ire
surprise. and the terrific land
sldie favor of the democrats almost
oyerW the management of that
party and caused CONSERVATION In the
republican camp.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1904-03-31
ARE FOR ELRoo.
Clark County Republicans in CONVEX.

~SJ tSPSGhSalS n SOnNSh
ton at Clark.
Clark, s. D., March 2.-The republic
ans of Clark county met in mass conven-
ton in the court house at Clark. The
convention was entirely harmonious, NOT
a dissenting vote having been cast during
the entire session. The name of presi-
dent Roosevelt and that OF s. H. Elrod.
candidate from this city for governor,
were greeted when mentioned with storms
OF applause. Following are the resolu-
tons adopted:
The republicans of Clark county. in con-
vention assembled. are proud to reaffirm
their allegiance to the principles of eaa
republican party.
We enthusiastically .ndorse the wise,
fearless and patriotic administration Of
Theodore Roosevelt and declare that no
should receive he unanimous nomination
from the republican national convention.
We heartily indorse the able and bust
nesslfke administrator of Governor Chas.
N. aerr.eid, and all our present state Off
cials.
We are proud of our de.egat on in CON
gress and heartily commend their able
and efficient WORK.
We unanimously indorse til, candidacy
Of our esteemed fellow citizen. Hon. s. n.
Elrod, fer governor, end instrIat our Gel
egates to the state convention 10 use all
honorable means to secure his nomination
The ability and untirtng energy Of our
supreme court judges meets our approval
anu We lndorSe them for reelection.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1904-03-31
CASES TO BE PUSHED
Governor Peabody is Now After Uni
Leaders for Dissertation of The
American FLAG.

Denver, Colo, March S0.-spee
counsel has been sent to Telluride
take charge of the case OF G. Fl. MaI
president OF the Western Federation
Miners, who is held on the ehafgs
desecrating the flag. Governor +
body declared that Meyer will be pns
cuted to the utmost limit.
OF the twelve deported Tslafa
miners who attempted to return
their homes under protection OF IT,
junction issued by District ssIe.
Stevens, four at least have again y
deported by the military and Waiss
never to return. Another, SteWssss
Forbes. secretary OF the Telluride VI
ers' union, has been arrested ehss
charge Of perjury. It is alleged q
he is an English subject and Fosesl
the elections in Telluride without na
y certificate Of citizenship.
Owing to the strict eensorshlpsesss 3
eised In the southern coal aeiesss
TO obtain accurate atll5plsssS
Information Regarding sitiaas asS
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1904-03-31
INSTRUCT FOR CRAWFORD.
Resolutions and Further News of Hyds
County Republican Convention.

County Republican Convention.
Highmore, s.. D., March @.-Tile Hyde
county republican convention held in this
city was an enthusiastic meeting. Dele
gates II alternates were chosen to state
convention and were instructed to vote
for Coe l. Crawford for governor.
The following resolutions were unani-
mously adopted
We, the republican electors OF Hyds
county, in mass convention assembled, re-
affirm our faith in the principles Of the
republican party and ~reconsecrate our
better interests.
We congratulate the people upon the
great victory achieved over corporate re-
striction of competition in the late SUI
preme cour merger decision, all of which
has been brought about by the insistence
of the matchless Roosevelt, and we pledge
the delegates here elected to vote for an
instructed delegation for Roosevelt to the
Chicago convention.
We heartily indorse the administration
of our state officials now serving their
first term and believe the best interests OF
the state will be conserved by retaining
each of them for a second term.
Recognizing In Congressman Martin an
able champion Of the peoples interests,
We unreservedly commend his recent at
tack upon the extortions Of the beef trust
II express the hope that vigorous prose.
cution may follow the investigation he
has so opportunely tn~augurated.
Heartily indorsing the courageous fight
now being waged against corporate cor
ruptionists, the lobbyists for special in
%terests, and the patronage brokers of the
state by the eloquent, able peerless
Coe l. Crawford, we hereby pledge him
our loyal support until victory shall perch
upon his banner. and the delegates here
elected are instructed to both vote and
also use every honorable means to pro-
mote his cause. n upon all Questions
directly or Indirectly affecting his candi-
daey they are instructed to vote as a unit.
h committee on resolutions was H.
G. Shober, A. N. Van Camp and J.. C.
Stoner, ST. The court room was rowde
to almost its fun capacity, and much in
terest was manifested. Enthusiastic
speeches were made by Judge ELI John
son and ex-State's Attorney A. N. Van
Camp, after which the convention ad-
5ourned with a determination to achieve
republican success at the polls in Hyde
county this year.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1904-03-31
SOUTH DAKOTA
President Hadley OF Yale is a capital

President Hadley or Yale is a capital
story-teller, his fund OF anecdotes ap-
parently being inexhaustible. This is
one Of his latest: a Methodist preach
er YVES vigorously expounding the text
There Shall Be Weeping and Wailing
and Crashing of Teeth" Aye ne
said, there shall be crashing of teeth
Yes" he shouted, pounding the pulpit
with his fist, there shall surely be
crashing of teeth" 'But I amt goi
no teeth shrilly piped UP an old WON
an who had been worked up to g full
realization Of her sins by the preacher
Then, madam" yelled the minister
turning in her direction, they will be
provided
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1904-03-31
NEW LINE.
Announcement That Road Is to 81
Built From Lead Westward.

Lead, S. d. March 25.-Tt is an
nounced that In electric railroad con-
Meeting Lead with the coal mines OF
northeastern wyoming Is to be built.
The promoters declare that the prelimi-
nary survey VIII be made as soon as
the snow gets off to enable the en-
gineers to take the field. This road
will be between forty and fifty miles
in length and it Is proposed to build
IT by way of Welcome City, Wyo., and
Cyanide, S. D. The Economic Power
company holds a bond on a large area
of coal land twelve miles from Sun
dance, where 1t proposes to establish
a power plant, whence energy will be
transmitted by electricity throughout
the Black Hills.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1904-03-31
MISSOURI
Entire Town of Valley Park, No. /
EIooded

st. Louis, March So.-The entire town
OF Valley Park, Mo-. situated along the
Merarnae river, eighteen miles west OF st.
Louis, is flooded, and the damage already
done Is figured at $50, 600.
The first floor of the st. Louis glass
works, the chief Industry of the place, is
completely submerged and $50 persons are
thrown out of employment.
The river is sweeping over the banks,
and throughout the residence district,
which contains about 145 houses. mostly
OF brick construction, the water is pour
ing in In torrents.
The river is two feet above high water
marx, and still rising rapidly. Many of
the people have packed their household
goods and started for ST. Louis.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1904-03-31
YaNkToN DEMOCRATS.
Convention Indorses Both Kansas CITY
Platforno and E 6 tobueon

S~oHNehtion ~indarSeS both Kansas CITY
Platform and e. S. johnson.
Yankton, S. D., March 29.-The demo-
cratic county convention convened here
Saturday afternoon. The Kansas CITY
platform was Endorsed, the presidential
candidacy Of hearst favored, Hon. f.
L.. Johnson was indorsed for state ma
tionai committeeman. n Hon. Frank
Pettigrew vas approved of to head the
state delegation to st. Louis. After
several ballots John Fanslow won out
on county Endorsement for state dele
gate from this precinct TO the national
convention The delegates to the state
convention at Sioux FAILS are ,Iohn
tanslow, Dan Dineen. r. NJ. ziebach,
7: 3. Frenzy, NJ. Lucid. Tlios. Garvey.
Oh. Huber, W. F., Pferson, w. w.
White. VIM. WaIpole, j. j. Nissen. j..
Doian, A. 0'Neil, J, F. Malay, Dave
Ffnnegan, Harry Pike, VIM. o'NaiI. G.
]. .. Harris, Vim. Kelly, Geo. Carey.
g. Fihnegan, =. Giiftiana.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1904-03-31
SPHINX DEMOCRATS.
Held Convention at Redfield-Did Not
instruct Delegation.

Redfield, S. D., March 29.-Spink
county democrats held a mass owen
ton here Saturday. The convention
was held in the Office of e. w. Flake,
and while The attendance was very
small enthusiasm was great. A fun set
or delegates We're named to attend the
state convention. but will be sent with
out instructions.
E. ~, Flake. of this city, is 4 candf-
date for delegate to the national on
Ventton. u was content to let he
delegation go to the state convention
without instructions, trusting to final
Victory at the hands OF the
The mass convention was composed
almost entirely Of democrats and popu-
lists OF the city, only three or four
democrats from out of. the city being
present.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1904-03-31
COUNCIL WILL ACT.
Yankton City Water and Electric Liah,
Matters to Be Considered.

Yankton, s. D., March 23.-The city
council has at last taken action on the
city water and electric light matters, both
OF which systems have been In deplorabls
shape for some years past. The council
instructed its attorneys to draw the nee
essary resolution calling a special cleo
ton, for the purpose Of voting on the is
suing OF bonds for waterworks and cleo
trio light improvement. A mass meeting
of citizens has been called by Mayor Fan
slow for tomorrow night, when the pres
ent situation and proposed plans for the
council Will be thoroughly discussed.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1904-03-31
HAND COUNTY DEMOCRATS.
Convention Allowed John MccuiIen to
Ssleet Deieaation TO State MEETING.

Niler, S. D.. March 29.-At the demo-
eratte convention here today John McCul-
len was allowed TO select his own deIega-
ton to The state convention by a vote of
TWO TO one. TIL opposition was led by a
A. b. Waterbury. backed by John Pusey.
Mr.. McCulien is candidate for delegate to
the national convention and has a power
fui backing. He is a life long democrat
and his victory today was q striking
tribute to his enterprise and ability. The
following Is the list of delegates: John
Meesullen, Chris Erickson, N. Johnson,
eshasss pwger. Jay Morrill,, Dan Walsh.
Seth Wilcox, Frank Crabtree, VIM. Healy,
Sam Roach and John Hartv.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1904-03-31

The municipal council OF Paris he's
adopted a proposal OF M. Bussat for the
foundations OF a laboratory Of applied
physiology. NJ. Bussat has himself
ssketched out a scheme OF the work
which should be undertaken in such a
laboratory, relating to the alimentary
value of f~oodstuffs, muscular work, ii-
t~oxication, etc.,sand he suggests that
the director should give publicity to
the work Of the laboratory by means
OF a course Of lectures to the pupils of
the professional n normal schools of
Paris.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1904-03-31

There are afioat. 1881 sea-gofng
steam vessels of over 100 tons. or these
Great Britain has $500, a~ggregating
about Il, o0o, 600 gross tons, while the
United States has s46, aggregating little
more than one and one-ha1f million
\ The merchant feet of Germany
is one-ffth that of Great Britain, and
that OF France one-e1eventh that of
Great Britain. The United States ranks
third among the nations ia amount of
came tonnage and second In sailing
vessels.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1904-03-31

A Spanish naturalist, DIR. Ribera. has
proved that fish can hear and distin-
guish ounds and words. Conceaiing
himself behind a bush, he ssagsfiss the
carp In a pond to come to the surface
for food every time he spoke a certain
sentence To other words, not assoc
ciated with feeding, they paid no at
tentiop.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1904-03-31

More than 10000 Japanese women
nave volunteered to go to the front to
the war with China. the women Of IA
pan have attended the hospital training.
schools, where instruction is given i,y
American and European nurses ans,
there are now no better nurses in tie
world than those Of Japan.-Harpef,s
Weekly.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1904-03-31

The expenditure Of the province OF
British Colombia having for years been
less than the receipts, the Legislature
mas been forced by the banks to in
crease taxation. The assessment on
railways Is Increased from SO, 900 to s10,-
600 3 mile, which, 1t Is prophesied, will
retard railway building to the advan-
tag of American roads
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1904-03-31

From Port ARTHUR it is 300 miles. a.
little south of west. tb Chennuipo, the
SEAPORT Of Seoul. From Port Arthur to
Laku the port Of Pekin, 1t is 1853 miles.
Inc Korean strait Is about 1850 miles
Wide n Is $50 miles south of vladivo-
BLOB. VIII, near the mouth of the
{ AZ river. on its Korean side, is 220
miles northwest OF Port Arthur. The
distance by rail from Port Arthur to
Hardin is $50 miles.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1904-03-31
River Rreakina Tn.

Pierre, S. D., March 25.-The warr
weather of the last week has been hard
on the Ice in the river here and the
strong wind recently broke it up in
many places. SO that the river is impas-
sable and all traffic with the country
across the "drink'' is at a s~tandstill. It
may be 9. number OF days before the
river is cleared and trade can be again
resumed.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1904-03-31
INSTRUCT For HEARST.
Lyman County Democrats Favor Him
for President.

for President.
Chamberlain, March 25,-The demo
Gratis of Lyman county in their conven-
lion selected Sheriff j.. R. Pickett, Reg
lister of Deeds E. A. Barlow, Clerk Of
the Court A. E. Bailey, G. c.. Heron
and J. A. Burns as the five delegates
to the state convention at Sioux Falls,
March so. They We're instructed for
w. R. Hearst for president n e. S.
Johnson for national committeeman
and j. A. Stransky for one of the eight
national delegates. The reorganizers
did not have enough men in the con-
vention TO make a minority report.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1904-03-31

During drought IN the government
OF Perm, Russia, last summer, a dea-
con had a lightning rod put OH his
house. The peasants were greatly in
terested in It, but when they learned
that 1T was used to divert the thunder
polts, they got greatly excited, and
concluded that It had caused the
Drought. They promptly proceeded to
deEnoish Il, and a rain happening to
come along soon thereafter, they were
confirmed In their belief.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1904-03-31

The Russian government has elab-
DRAFTED statutes on general life insur-
anee by the state. The business is to.
be to the government savings
banks. All kinds of policies will be is
sued, and the insured will participate
IN the profits of the business.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1904-03-31

THE Dominion of Canada Is about
Stoeu miles from east to west, ana I,4a0
miles from north tt south. Labrador
~ ander the Jurisdiction of Newfouna-
Land, which colony is not in the Can
adfan confederation The length Of the
frontier line separating Canada from
ff1e United States is 5000 geographical
miles, l.50a miles being a water line
of rivers, lakes and seas and LOGO miles
a land BOUNDARY.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1904-03-31

in Cuba two hours before a paper ia
Distributed a copy must be sent, with
fne editors name, to the government
and one 70 the ensor When the paper
~ returned with the censorss endorae-
psent the paper may GO To the nuhltc.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1904-03-31
Means a New Senator

Topeka, Kan, March 28,-Lasy-
who are close to Governor Bailey :
gard the conviction Of Senator Burt.
as an immediate vacation Of his So
and a contest for the place, it is b
lfeved. will commence at once. Co
eruor Bailey refuses to discuss the CPS
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1904-03-31

Yucatan has a population OF 100000.
and owing to the fact that it is the
nome OF the henequen, the agaves
which furnishes the finest fiber, the
fReatecos have more money per cap
tia than any other people in the world
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1904-03-31

In the 22s trade unions In England
with g membership os 66I,226, 3s.767,
or Sc per cent. were reported urern-
ploysd at tbs end OF January, as COM
pared with ~ ger cent. In December
and 81 per aea4s la january, 1909.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1904-03-31
LAWRENCE For MARTIN.
Republican Primaries Throughout tbs
County Endorsed Him

fIiaTlSS ougnC the
County Endorsed Him.
DeadWood, S. d., March 2s.-Eyerv
precinct IN Lawrence county with the
exception OF the First ward Of Dead
Wood, the smallest in the togvn. elected
4 t~leiegatiall pledged to e. w. Martin
re- 8ecragTesg ut tiie repubiiear8prignaries
stosassy The only fight was Hi pead-
wood James Mum, tina eaildiaate HI
epI.esitls,Tl 80 Martin, legt81hres Dead
Wood asafdas ineEuulng hts home W;Irsi
l3g u Outside B ueaasgoaf4 fI.s
Hsits sgMs S1szlass Snaa1s Matt u.
gIAs
sSass2e@ AsIs
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The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1904-03-31

ceeded in sinking four steamers at the
mouth of Port Arthur harbor. A flo
tilla of destroyers conveyed the mer-
chantmen which were subsequently,
sunk and rescued the volunteer crews.
Later the Japanese battleships bonn
barded the town and it's defenses.
Martial Law at New chwana.
New Chwang, March eS.-The civil
administrator late yesterday notified all
the foreign consuls and residents, at
Viceroy Alexieff's order. of placing the
city and port of New ChWang under
martial law, explaining that it has beer
SO ordered for the purpose of safe
guarding the commercial interests OF
the port.
The opinion of leading foreign off,
eials is that although the rights OF
neutrals remain unaltered by the
treaty, Russia ssumes the power to
annul these rights, rendering the posi-
ton of the foreign consuls uutenable
The order is regarded as an apparent
challenge to neutral powers, especially
70 emma, on ccoun of the appropria-
ton or her territory, and that 1t rendera
The United States gunboat Helena and
1.-THE British cruiser Espiegle liable to an
order to leave the port. The consuls
Will await further Instructions from
their governments. The property and
trade interests of foreign residents are
prepared to be abandoned.
Order Causes Trouble.
New Chwang, March 2S.-Ths foreiyn
consuls had q conference with he civil
administration today. The latter in
formed them the full intention of Rus
sla > order OF Yesterday was to proclaim
martial law, also to annul all consular
Jurisdiction, and that the same ALREADY,
was annulled.
n British consul interpreted the or
der as not declaring martial law. Other
colisuis We're unable yesterday to com
prenend Russia's intention. The admin
lstrator agrees with the consuls to slls-
Pend rigid enforcement OF said order
Until the foreign governments act. in
ORDER TO lessen complications.
Amerlcans here call attention to tha
apparent defeat Of American atms re-.
gaTaing the placing of consulH in Man
cnaIla. By an execution of Russiass
800 ne american and British flags
@sre today removed by the Russian
from the ii 81 eitizeras
q me american er British nationality.
Locking ToMards Great Rritain
Petersburg, Marcssa 2a,-Tha 81
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The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1904-03-31

Lake RatFas the .shoiy sea- il. ex-
septtng Esstsraa, Nyanxa, In Africa, the
alRgsssss saskR iIs Tie eastern hernisphare.
Is feet deep, its bottom being
1ase fsssf bAloW sea level. and Id area
Nssxs4asads 10 Lake Michigan