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The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1906-01-25
LAM EQR I

t-TtiEg In
MANY farmers attracted by the high
price paid for lambs in the early "PliH6
are tempted to try their hands at the WORK
without having much previous k9o"leuSC'
there is scarcely any animal with WAlGh
man has to do so troublesome TO handle
as the lamb that is being prepared loT
early market; troublesome in the SENSE
that great care is needed in feeding anu
that they must be properly sheltered ana
kent in clean quarters. During inc very
cold DAYS of winter the lambs Will MAKE
their most profitable growth II proHGils
cared for; profitable in the sense that ~!
the food they consume will &c to add 10
their weight: the cool weather MAKES
them feed well and il they are comfort
ably housed and given all the f00u lhtN
will eat UP clean, but no more, the gam
will lie steady. Look OUT for TIC H.! "i&S,
however, for the breath of warmer WeaiN-
cr seems to affect the appetite OF the
lamb and the ration should be scaled down
in PROMOTION to that falling off of ape
tite. 1t may be necessary to hold cut inc
grain from the ratiCn entirely during one
of these spells; by the way, tins Is one OF
the best of ways to handl" tho clcyad 2I-
petite in human or animal, that is. %nt
down the ration decidedly and cut cut en-
tirely the concentrated portion. .Wfca
the appetite begins to look up again 1sed
small portions Of root crops as an aDpe
tier and the lamb viii soon be back on
full rations. Handle in this manner. as
regards feeding. spring lambs can certain
, ~ be made profitable.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1906-01-25
THE POULTRY HOUSE FLOOR.


After one has used a poultry house for
a number of years, one that was built
originally with the floor bur a little high
or than the ground outside, one finds that
the floor IS getting wet and the BIRDS &uf-
fering in consequence one OF our houses
was found il this condition a few weeks
ago although We aim to look them over
carefully before winter sets in. 1t was
found that to properly fiji in would cover
the stills and the soil would come up seV-
eral inches on the side walls, but as it was
a question of possibly Tottcd sills or fowls
with colds we didn't hesitate long. EOrfu-
natcly we had accumulated 4 lot OF coal
ashes from the furnace which had been
placed under cover until they could be
cartcd away; these We're just the thing to
fill in with and in they went and were
tamped downs hard. We had a few loads
OF soil which had been put under cover IOr
another purpose is the fall, but it had to
go into the poultry house so We soon had q
floor six or eight inchet higher than the
soil on the outside; high enough in this
case to keep out moisture. This floor is
kept covered with chaff at all times, sew
cral inches deep when the weather is very
cold, with always just a little grain scat
tered through it; just enough TO make the
birds think there is another grain some
where else after they find one. The cost
of putting this floor in shape was small
indeed compared with the possible loss of
q few of the birds and the falling off of
the egg production which would have
surely resulted If the wet o. damp floor
had been allowed to remain.
~ -o1 4 n r. -
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1906-01-25
LOOK OUT FOR THIS scHEMER.

Nv
1t is really wonderful how closely
schemers follow conditions and how
quickly their fertile brains will evolve
some plan of releasing the dollar from
the pockets of the unwary. Should an cpl
demic of any kind settle over the country,
the following year, if not before, there
would be q hundred remedies on the mar
ket as a preventive against the disease.
Some of them would be good but by far
the greater per cent. would be worthless.
For a number of years fruit growers have
been afflicted with he Of the
San Jose scale and now we have several
schenlers at work throughout the coun-
try offering to inoculate the tree so as to
make II immune Othcrs apply a coating
OF what they call mercury mixed with
something they call by a Understanding
name, but which is probably some harm
less fluid. The plan is to apply tho treat
ment collecting a certain per cent. of the
price Casually ali they can get) and the
balance they will call for after the next
fruiting season. Suffice it to say they
never call and never intended TO. These
schemers are also working in the towns
and cities applying their secret mixture tc
shade and other trees affected by the Sar
Jose scale.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1906-01-25
Adn1iraI,s Words Carry Weight.

Adn1iraI's Words Carry Weight.
Rear-Admiral Hichborn is one of the
best known officers of our navy. His
statements concerning Peruna will have
much weight as they go out in the
world. What he says is echoed by
many other officers of high standing.
What the Admiral Says.
Philip Hichborn, Rear-Admiral of the
q. S. Navy, Washington, d. O.,
writes:
"After the use of Perura for a
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1906-01-25
SEEKING a RATION FOR MILK.

SEEKING A RATION FOR MILK.
While it is admitted thai the ideal ration
is that which will give the largest return
Tor the smallest outlay how many dairy
men seek to find this ideal plan through
their own experimenting? The majority
of them will look at the figures composing
a balanced ration and complain that it
would cost them too much for one or more
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-23
CERTIFICATE HOLDERS
SUING FOR 100000

Conn; Charles Donnelly, Covington, Ky:
Joseph Bradford, Norwich. Conn; Wal
ter III. Adams, Worcester, Mass: Henry
A. Weber, Detroit; w. J. NJ. Gordon,
Cincinnati; w c. Van Loon. Cincinnati:
c. A. Roebuck. Williamstown, Mass: O.
s. Chapman, Minneapolis; ]. M Bugg.
Chipley. Ca; Charles Ammen. New
Orleans; Adolph Schmidt. Brooklyn; A.
b. Smith, Morristown, sL; William
Booth. Clinton. Ill; w. Q. Oldham,
Springfield Mo- Robinson, ST.
Paul; Porter Farley. Rochester, N Y;
Herbert Myrich, Springfield. Mass; A. b.
Stockwell Windsor Locks. Conn; w. Il
Dodds. Buffalo; O. w. Kerner, Kerner-
vile, N. c., and w II. Webster. Berlin.
Conn.
The company was chartered to meet va
rious forms of insurance. The defend
Nnts, it is alleged own the majority OF
stock. The writ describes at length the
operations OF the company and the char
acter of certificates issued and gives ex-
erpts OF circulars issued from time to
time TO promote business, one quotation
being the following:
THE safety fund is limited TO 81 900 900,
because that so long as that amount Of
insurance remains upon the books the
premiums, based upon the standard NOR
tally tables, are ample TO meet every
claim. Should the insurance (now $4,000,
00O fall below sl,000.000 II is provided that
the payment of the face value OF every
policy outstanding, making the strongest
form OF policy ever devised" 7"
The writ then says that after the de-
fendant company ceased TO do business
In 1899 IL made the claim and continues
TO do so that the safety fund" does not
belong to the policyholders and IL contin-
ues TO assert its rights and intention To
continue TO make demand for mortuary
dues and assessments without limit or
number or amount, and II also claims the
right to levy and demand such dues and
assessments and the charges for expenses
after the amount of outstanding insur-
ance is reduced below 81 100000 and on the
non-payment thereof the defendant com
pany continues 10 declare the rights OF
the certificate holders I'm the fund for.
feited and to appropriate the fund TO its
own beneht.
Furthermore, Il is alleged that the de-
PENDANTS as officers OF the company have
had full knowledge of the facts and have
accepted benefits OF fraudulent transac-
tions. converting the money collected 20
the payment OF dividends TO stockhold-
ers, and for the erection OF buildings and
for other purposes OF benefit 10 the stock
holders. II is also alleged that the COM
panys officers have wrongfully concealed
the true condition OF the company.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-23
NICKEL THEATRE

Those who enjoy a good laugh may go
TO the Nickel theatre the first three days
Of this week, and find fun there a-plenty.
and much that is interesting too. A new
feature is a series OF pictures showing
"A Tour OF the World" different cities
there are scenes Of the interesting places
in New York. the pictures 10 be changed
on Wednesday, when new Views OF New
York will be given: and next week an
other city will be represented. These pic
lures are particularly clear and as inter-
esting as they are educationally valuable.
Popping the Question, is the big laugh
ing hit. sharing the honors with Bob AL
denis funny song. "rhe Captain Told the
Mate" Popping the Question" shows a
youth very much I'm love with a damsel
proposing TO her She refers him 10 her
mother. and the bashful youth undergoes
the torture OF repeating the proposal to
mother, who refers him 10 father, who
I'm turn, refers him TO brother. Eventual
ly after much damage TO his feelings and
physical condition, the lover returns TO
the girl and elopes with her.
Mr. Alden's song. THE Captain Told
the Mate" Is very comical and had roll
licking tilt and funny Illustrations that
proved delightfully."- entertaining 20 every
one judging by the repeated encores TO
which he was compelled TO bow. "A
Tragic Wedding" IS another uncommonly
good motion picture. and "A Strange
Mount" and "The Cousins Visit are ex-
celent.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-23
PROVIDENCE OPERA HOUSE

For one week. with matinees daily. the
Shuberts are presenting at the opera
house The Bostock Arena. and II is safe
to say that never before in the history
OF this playhouse has an audience there
witnessed so unusual a performance
Wild animals, made up OF about every
species OF the cat tribe are, in the main.
the actors and actresses. and there isn't
the fraction OF a minute during these acts
when the spectators are not keyed up to
the highest pitch OF interest. their blood
coursing livlier than ordinarily and their
nerves tingling
Too much in praise OF the entire per-
fo.mance cannot be said IT is exciting,
interesting. really wonderful, and, above
all. instructive; whether one be lover or
not OF animals. wild or domestic. the op-
portunity 10 see this aggregation OF Bos-
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-23
CANNON RUNS
FOR ALDERMAN
Complete Lists of Nominations for City Offices Filed by All
Parties and by Those v no Seek Election Nomination
Papers, Subject to Such Destinations May Be Made

Budlong: common council. Allan A. Pres
brey, Adolphus j. Evans. Edward H. Hal
ton, James Il. Sullivan.
observation-disclosures, John &. Bud
long: common council Adolphus j. Evans,
Allan A. Presbery, Edward IL. Halton'
James r. Sullivan.
Ward 8: epublican--Alderman, VII
liam X. Reynolds; common council, D.
William Moore. Henry A. Carpenter,
Frederick 8. Waite, Ozro G. Heath
Democratic Alderman, Horace III.
Wolf ;common council, Joseph D.Grinnell'
william N. Chadsey. Edward @. Carr,
Lawrence Canning
Ward 8: observation-disclosures, John IL.
Higgins; common council, Jeremiah w.
Miller. William +. Sears, Fred w. Morse.
Joseph Baker. Jr.
observation-disclosures, Joseph Il. stone;
common council. Frank B. Reynolds,
Samuel NJ Hobson, Charles ID. McCullen.
James T.. Smith.
Lincoln nomination papers-Alderman
Joseph Il. Stone; common council, Frank
b. Reynolds, Samuel NJ. Hobson. Charles
ID. McCullen. James T.. Smith.
Ward 7: Republican-Alderman, Henry
Fletcher: common council, l.. Merle Blk
by, James A. Potter. Jr. Benjamin p.
Moulton. Walter II. Durfee.
Democratic-Alderman. James Mckee;
common council, Alexander nj. Craig,
Il. ODonnell
Ward s. Republican-Alderman Gilbert
r. Parker; common council John o. Oar
ling, Frederick Lttleneld, Harry Daw.
Thomas Walsh.
observation-disclosures, Robert +. Car
roll; common council, Walter l.. Fan
ming, Bernard +. Manning. William II.
Mulcahey. Hugh +. Rowley.
Ward 9: Republican-Alderman, VIII
liam A. Spicer; common council. Henry
A Grmwood, Harry Taylor, Joseph j.
McCanrey, Liprilete Sweet
Democratic-Alderman, Thomas +.
Black; common council, William +. Null
vey, Thomas Tully. Emilio Batastini.
James Moore
Ward 10: Repu publican-Alderman. owen
McMann: common council. William II.
Covell, Jr, jeremiah III. Hail. Timothy +.
Kelly. Miles A McNamee.
Democratic-A Alderman. Owen McMann;
common council, William II. Covell Jr..
jeremiah Hall. Timothy f. Kelly. Miles
A McNamee
Anti observation-disclosures. Peter C. Can
non; common council, John F. Conaty,
Daniel F. Grady. Lawrence j. Coffey,
Henry NJ. Winn.
SCHOOL COMMITTEE.
Ward /: Republican-George G. Wilson,
for three years.
Democratic-None
Democratic-David j. McOsker.
Ward g. Republican-William ]. Hill.
Democratic-James w. Mcfarland.
Ward 4: Republican-William A. Shaw
cross
Democratic-William A Shawcross
Ward 5: Republican-Frederick Rueck-
ert.
Democratic-Joseph r. Cole.
Ward s: Repubiican-Isaac Crocker,
for three years.
Democratic-Elzear Gingras
Ward q: Republican,. Francis Wal
ker.
Democratic-Lawrence T. Dunn
Ward s: Republican-George F. A.
Beane. for three years
Democratic-Maurice ]. Lynch.
Ward o: Republican-Howard B. Cor
ham.
Democratic-Charles L. Donion.
Ward 10: Republican-Charles Z. Donle
Democratic-Jchh F. Monahan.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-23
EMPIRE THEATRE

Ruled OF the Turf" a new racing
melodrama by John oliver. is the attrac-
ton at the Empire theatre this week. The
play is an absorbing story Interestingly
told. giving a vivid description OF life on
the turf. It is skilfully woven with
view OF a strong melodramatic action, In
termingled with bright comedy, making IL
one of the best attractions 10 be seen at
popular prices.
The cast is headed by George Mack,
and he Is given a splendid opportunity TO
display his talent Last season Mr.. Mack
was seen I'm this city in Tracked Around
the World" and his good work won him
many admirers. Miss c. Blanche Rice
has the role OF leading lady. and she does
full justice TO her part. Clark Ross made
clever tramp; and Barry Holman as a
darkey kept the audience in the best or
humor. His singing was especially good
and many encores were necessary. wall
ter Horton did good work as the villain.
as did Miss Lynda Earl as an adventur-
ess.
The story briefly told is as follows: Mr..
Gordon. a wealthy horse owner, Is sud
denly forced to leave New York on inn
portant business, and he leaves his
daughter. Lucy, in the care OF Richard
Waldo. an unscrupulous man, and Helen
BARLEY. an adventures. whom he intro
these two, however, is not known to Mr..
Gordon. Waldo enters a horse, Blue
Belle" in race; and he concocts plot
to dope Fire Fly" who. with Blue
Belle" is a favorite. After getting Fife
Fly" out of the way. the plan is TO pull
Blue Bell thus enabling the next best
horse ten-to-one shot, named Lady
Jane" on which Waldo has his money
placed, 10 win. Fire Fly's" jockey en-
ters in such an agreement with Waldo,
but Jack King, his own jockey. refuses to
do so. Waldo becomes infuriated, and
has King ruled off the turf by making
false charge OF crooked riding against
him. Gordon had left in his daughters
care a letter which would ruin Waldo and
the latter makes several unsuccessful at
tempts to get IL, being always frustrated
by Jack. A tramp, who was ruined by
Waldo shows up the latter's real charac-
ter and after the innocence OF Jack is
established he is again permitted TO ride
on the turf. Gordon arrives home i'm time
for the race and with his permission Jack
rides Fire Fly" and wins the race. Ear
ly in the play Jack and Lucy Gordon fall
in love with each other and, after the
race. Lucys father consents TO their
marriage.
The mechanical and scenic effects are
very elaborate and adds much to the in
terest OF the play. II is staged under tho
direction OF Charles d, Chapman who de-
serves much credit for It's success
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-23

performance that will not soon be fol
gotten.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-23
AT THE THEATRES

great French trainer. and his group OF
African-Kaffir-B -Barbary lions. including
the man-eater. Baltimore" who has al
ready killed two trainers and put another
out OF business
The trainer certainly deserves the name
OF Merry" There Is not bit OF doubt
as 10 this, and 10 see "a little slight man
with a long whip making eleven OF the
big fellows step around, Jump. and do
all manner OF things. Is certainly "a whole
show I'm itself. At times one would think
that he was surely 10 be pounced upon.
But there he would stand. look the
beast direct I'm the eyes and with a growl
Il would crouch into submission "Balti-
more" was ugly about all the time-my.
what a mean disposition he certainly has
but he was always conquered just like
the others. Mons. Gaillard gave an ag-
gravated display OF his nerve by forcing
open the mouth OF one OF the lions and
taking peep inside. Luckily for
Merry" the brute did not close his
Jaws.
Undoubtedly the Bostock Arena is all
In all a most wonderful show, and, 10 re-
peat should not be missed. It's study
OF the beast an example OF the nerve or
some men and women, and wholesome
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-23

Hartford, Conn, o.. 93.-Legel formaii
ties necessary TO attach in the sum OF
81, ,00OOoO the property of the Hartford
Life Insurance company. having an office
here, and the Security Trust company,
both incorporated under the laws OF this
state were carried out by The sheriff
yesterday afternoon in the suit brought
against these two companies by certain
men representing about 20. 900 certificate
holders Of the company in various parts
of the country, TO compel the Distribution
OF a so-called safety fund" OF the com
pany, which amounts to more than $l,0oO,-
900 A receiver is also asked for.
The defendants are ordered TO make an
accounting and 10 pay over TO the re-
holders in connection with the safety
fund" The suit is returnable in the su-
perior court at New Haven on Nov. 8.
The suit had been expected. out action
was not begun until the certifica-e hold
ers unable, IL is alleged TO gee dis
tribution. pooled their interests and Sc
cured counsel TO bring matters to a head.
The Hartford Life Insurance company,
which ceased active business IN 1899. was
organized on the stockholding plan In
1867 but since the former date has con-
tinued 10 collect premiums on outstand-
ing certificates as IL IL were continuing
business Il being alleged that in 1899 the
outstanding risks amounted TO Sp,WOOOO.
Prior to 1880 the company invented plan
OF assessment nle lllSuIdiCt NiIiNn was
designated as THE Safety-Fund Plan"
by which SO was collected on each $1,000
of insurance and put into fund, the sur
plus of which. when the fund relehSI
81 900 900, was to be distributed among the
certificate holders. This 'safety fund
was 10 be deposited with the Security
Trust company.
The plaintiffs in the suit just brought
claim that the stockholders. having au-
thorzed the collection OF the assessment
for the safety fund" since 1892 although
the company had ceased TO write any
more Insurance. have thus far failed to
make distribution OF the safety fund,
md that the intent Is 10 keep that fund
for their own advantage through final
wiping out OF certificates, due to lapses,
following increased and exorbitant assess
ments.
The service by the sheriff was upon the
following joint defendants: George r.
Keeney OF Somersvile. president: Charles
II. Bacal Of Hartford. secretary. and
Louis sperry. r. b. Parker. l. Il. Cor
don, Everett j. Lake, A. +. Eggleston,
James II. Knight. Raymond .Keeney
all OF Hartford. and Andrew Gordon OF
Hazardville.
The plaintiffs are the following: Charles
u. Dresser. Hartford; W. H. Squire
Meriden Hugh J. Wiley. New Haven;
L. r. Perdue. Terre Haute. Ind; L. W
Amsden. Ormond Fla. T. r. H. Davidson
Bailston Spa, n. Y; II. Mcciary. South
lngton. Conn: n. n. Stanley. Highland
Park, Conn; A. J. Bostwiek, Sharon.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-23
IMPERIAL THEATRE

With the usual musical comedies and an
olio OF exceptional merit the attraction at
the Imperial this week. under the title of
The Jolly Grass Widows. is one OF the
best OF its class, abounding with good,
clean-cut comedy and high class musical
features The chorus appears 10 decided
advantage I'm both skits. being attrac-
lively costumed and rendering the musi-
cal numbers with artistic effect. The
scenic establishment adds materially TO
the general pleasing impression: and the
best proof OF the merit OF the show may
be found IN the fact that last nights au-
dience greeted IL throughout with rounds
OF applause.
The opening burlesque, "A Frolicksome
Widow" serves as a fitting introduction
OF the chorus, as well as affording Jack
Gruet, as a rich miner from the Klon-
dixie, opportunity to display his versa
tility. His easy manner contributed much
20 his success and throughout the sketch
his efforts received deserved recognition.
AL Gruet as the rube, rendered some OF
the best musical numbers and was mate
rally aided by the comely chorus.
The closing number Are you Lob
ster?' abounds in fun and good music
and serves as another vehicle for the
chorus 10 display its elaborate attire as
well as some intricate dance movements.
In the oho the Zarro trio gives a re-
markable exhibition OF trick bicycle rid
ing, interspersed with comedy that really
deserves the name.
The act was received with marked favor
by the audience. the work OF the trio re-
auiring both skill and nerve.
Miss Ruth Everett, as the mechanical
doll, is extremely clever and entertaining.
while her limitations OF birds. babies and
animals were remarkably natural In her
part in the olio she is ably assisted by
George Guhl and Arthur Clanage.
Gruet and Gruet in a black face come
dy act presented some pleasing musical
numbers on the cornet and trombone,
combined with amusing comedy, and pro-
voked continual merriment.
The musical specialties OF Gardu and
Somers on the xylophones were cordially
received; and they rendered operate and
popular selections with skill that was
highly artistic.
Miss Mardi Dupree, dainty soubrette,
won high regard for her vocal selections.
which were well fitted 10 her voice and
were rendered with excellent taste.
Thursday evening will be amateur
night as usual; and daily popular-priced
matinees are given for the ladies and
children.