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The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1908-12-31
INSPECTOR APPROVES
STATE OIL STATUTE

Sioux Fats, S. d., Dec. 2S.-D. l.. P.
Lamb. one of the three state oil inspec-
tors who are on duty in South Dakota,
while in Sioux Falls expressed the
opinion that there is little doubt that
South Dakota has the best oil laws
of any state in the union.
In support of this opinion he stated
that during the past 60 days he had
received letters from 16 different states
asking for copies of the South Dakota
oil laws, and that in each instance the
request was. coupled with the state
ment tina the writer of the letter had
been informed that the South Dakota
laws governing the selling of oil were
the best known.
1t was further stated by Inspector
Lamb that during the year just closing
he had been compelled to reject less
than $50 barrels of oil out of the many
thousandS=of barrels he had inspected
during that time. SO far as he knows
from the practical workings of the law
1t could be improved in only one par
ticular. by being amended to the eX-
tent of prohibiting the distribution of
oil in the state by any company which
did not have a warehouse at some point
in South Dakota Such an amendment
would affect only the smaller compa-
MES, which ship into the state small
quantities Of oil that keep the state
oil inspectors on the jump.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1908-12-31
NEW SYSTEM OF KEEPING
TRACK OF THE PUBLIC
SERVICE CORPORATIONS

New York, Dec. 29.-Publicity was
given today to details of a new system
for keeping an account OF gas and
electric companies which by order of
the public service commission must be
put into effect January /, the system
is designed to prevent overcapitaliza-
ton, diversion of money to improper
uses, and other bookkeeping abuses. 1t
is regarded by the commissioners as
a most important step towards the pro-
lection of the public.
Among the provisions are these:
Nothing but actual cash invested shall
be charged to capital accounts. Fran
chises shall not be treated as capital
except for the actual cost OF acquiring
them and shall be kept in a separate
franchise account" Complete system
OF annual charging off for depreciation
shall be maintained. Discount UNDER
writing expenses, end similar items be
dsstributed nrough q series OF periods
expense occurs.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1908-12-31
FRENCH SERVANTS WANT
RIGHT TO WEAR Boards

Paris, Dec. 38.-The demand of the
man V of President F'allieres
that they be allowed h%enceforth to culti-
waite boards and mustaches appears to
have more Importance than was at
first thought. According to the organ
ization known as the gems de maison,'
or union of domestic servants, it is in
tended to rid that class once for all of
what it considers a badge Of social
degradation. If the appeal is granted
in the presidents household, which
serves as a model for other great es-
adjustments throughout the country,
buffers, footmen and Wallets will have
nearly acquired h privilege of cafe
walters, who 10 months ago demanded
and received the right to wear hair on
their faces.
Domestics in the houses of the older
element of French society are by no
means pleased at the prospect OF a
change.
1T is all due to this new tangled re-
publicanism," said a servant at the
United States embassy, who was head
butler OF an exclusive club for many
years. First they take away churches
and abolish God almighty. Then they
decide that buffers must wear side
fringes and Wallets boards. Think of a
vaiet with a beard! This is no coun-
try for self-respecting servants to in
habit
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1908-12-31
ATTORNEY EGAM
CANNOT QUALIFY

Sioux Falls, S. D., Dec. 29.-Judge j.
w. Jones, of the state circuit court,
this city, after having had h matter
under adyisement for about two weeks.
today rendered his decision In the case
instituted to test the right Of George
w. Egan to hold the office of states
attorney to which he was elected at
the election in November after having
been disbarred from practice by the
state supreme court for alleged unpro-
fessional conduct in connection with
the case of the late Mrs. Julia Ann
O'Grady.
Judge Jones holds that Mr.. Egan is
not eligible to the office of states at
torney. In view of this decision a
vacancy will exist in the states at
torney's office on January / and this
will be filled by the board Of county
commissioners by appointment.
The decision of Judge Jones con-
Guides as Follows: Il am Of the opin-
ion that the defendant at the time of
the election was n yet is disqualified
and ineligible to hold the office OF
states attorney and h a judgment
therefore should be so entered"
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1908-12-31
RICH MEMS FUNDS
TO FIGHT GRAFT
Wealthy Residents of Pittsburg
Come Forward With Money
More Disclosures.

Pittsburg, Dec. 2S.-While the graft
scandal in Pittsburg has been halted
In so far as the making of additional
arrests is concerned, the halt is only
temporary. Apparently both the prose-
cution and defense are getting their
second wind" following the sensa-
tional developments OF yesterday.
Rumors are circulated today that a
second raid will soon be made against
the councilmen and business men who
are charged with corrupting the council.
The Voters league of Pfttsburg is said
to have prepared % warrants for the
arrest OF these persons.
Already plans are on foot TO give
nine defendants a court trial as soon
as possible. BY the latter part of Feb
luaIy 1t Is expected the court trails will
be under way.
According to a statement by a menu
Der of the Voters league a great num-
Der of prominent and wealthy Pitts
burgers nave hurried to the front to
offer any assistance in making the
.clean-up' complete. The league de-
ponds on donations OF money to carry
on It's work.
Numerous wealthy citizens have told
lit To Ego the limit"
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1908-12-31
REGENT BURTT REMOVES
FROM SOUTH DAKOTA

Huron, S. u, Dec. 28.-Hon. A. w.
Burt. one of the most favorably known
attorneys in this section of the North
west. has gone to kalespel Mont, to
reside permanently. Judge Burt has
been a member of the Beadle county
bar since 1882. and aside from his X
tensive practice has given much at
.ention TO matters pertaining to the de-
telopment of South Dakota. He served
as president of the state bar associa-
ton, was solicitor for the Chicago &
Northwestern Railway company n
has served as a member of the state
board of regents of education. A mum
Der Of Judge Burtt's friends gathered
in the Elks' hail and gave him a fare
well reception. Brief addresses We're
made by Attorney r. II. Null, Cover
nor Crawford, Attorney A. w. Viii.
martN and others.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1908-12-31
COMMISSION SAYS
SAVE WATER, COAL
AND ALSO TIMBER
Conservation of Natural Re-
sources Subject of Report
Made to Governor.

Pierre, S. D, Dec. 29.-The state CON
servation commission, which was APP
pointed last fall by Governor crawford,
and which consists of senator GaHapie,
president; Doane Robinson, secretary
Congressman Martin; State Land Com
missioner Dokken, and State engineer
Lea, has issued a preliminary report 10
the governor, reciting their views as 10
the needs of the state in the conSefNa-
ton of natural resources, Whlle tne
details max an extensive report, the
findings are summarized undef the ioi-
lowing four heads:
l.. Conservation of the soil.
Make the wilful waste of the fertil-
ity of the soil a public oftense Win
heavy penalties.
Encourage the application of dry
farming methods in agriculture;
through the experimental stations ana
in the farmers Institutes.
2. Conservation of the water re-
sources.
BY strict regulation of the boring,
now and use of artesian waters.
BY impounding the flood waters IA
draws and valleys.
5. Preservation of our natural lor-
ests and encouragement of forestry.
Tree planting should be encouraged
by every proper means.
A.. Preservation of the coal mines for
the use of the people. -
Prompt action should be taken by,
the state and nation to prevent the coal
measures of the state from passing
into the hands of private monopol1es,
and such regulations be adopted as VIII
preserve the great gift of nature Tor
the benefit of the public.
Farming Only Really Begun.
In the eview of the natural land re-
sources of the state, Secretary Roplh-
son gives the total of the state at Az
mn nnn.,A-c, 1;y,IA1 into IN Onn 900 acres
of plowed lana; 5000, 900 acres pasture;
5000, 600 acres hay land. The remainder
is divided into 5000, 900 acres in noun
tain, timber, bad lands, water surface,
ara townsites; 0 ,0OO,0OO acres lndlan
reservations, and 5000, ooG acres arabic
ment.
With only about one-ffth of the state
under cultivation. agriculture, while a
large item in states production, is yet
only in it's infancy il South Dakota
Out of the 25. 900, 900 acres west OF
the Tooth meridian, 10000 acres are sald
to be subject to irrigation, and the rest
must be conserved by dry farming
methods.
Lee Reports Water Supply.
The question of the water supply OF
the state is taken up by State Engineer
Lea, who places the amount OF lana
included in present and proposed 1rrl-
cation projects at 1851 acres. he de-
votes a large amount of his report to
the artesian waters of the state which
are being allowed to go to waste. East
of the Missouri river there are esti-
mated to be 1000 flowing wells, west OF
it are IS. The latter have a combined
flow of 1877, 512, 800 gallons every 24-hour
day. What the flow is east of the river
is not Known.
Other portions of the report set forth
the of the state in the way
of mines and quarries, which might be
developed SO as to add to the general
production.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1908-12-31
GRlSCOM HAS RESIGNED:
POST AT HOME OPEN?

Washington. Dec. SO.-The resigna-
ton of Lloyd C. Griscom, ambassador
to Italy, is aut~horitatively confirmed
Griscom's resignation takes effect
March 4.
Mr.. Griscom has had a distinguished
career in the diplomatic service of the
United States. His first service in that
field was as secretary to the ambas-
sador to Great Britain in 1898. On July
"a, 1899, he became secretary of the le-
cation at Constantinopie, and two years
later was appointed envoy extraor-
binary n minister plenipotentiary to
Persia. He was appointed to Japan De-
cember 16, 1902, serving in tina country
until January 20, 1906, when he was
appointed ambassador to Brazil. Pres
to italy December 10. 1906.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1908-12-31
SCIENTIST BRINGS
SIBERIAN SEEDS
Hanson Sends Car Of Cold and
Drought Resisting Plants
for Experiment.

Washington. d. c., Dec. 30.-Dr. Nils
Hanson. formerly OF Des Moines and
OF Araes, now of the Brookings Is. d.
agricultural school. is on his way home
from Siberia, where he has been for
months as special agent OF the depart
ment of agriculture.
He advised Secretary Wilson that he
had sent a carload OF seeds OF grass
n wheat. barley and legumes and the
like from central and northern Siberia.
mates and are expected to do much for
the advancement OF dry land farming.
Mr.. Hanson Is well known In Iowa and
is among the ablest Of Secretary Will
sons scientists. He has devoted much
time and energy to the research Tor
seeds In Siberia.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1908-12-31
LAND COMMISSIONERS
DECISION QUESTIONED
Requirement for Residence
After Proof, May Be Res
ended by Department.

Quinn, $. D., Dec. 30.-That the re-
bennett, which threw CONSERVATION
into homestcaders all over the west by
declaring that those who had COM
nuted or We're about to commute after
IA months residence, should have their
titles held up If they depart from the
homestead soon after proving up" is
contrary to law and will be reversed
by the secretary of the interior, is the
opinion of Deputy Commissioner John
son, stationed hc:e, recognized as
well Versed in the homestead law.
II do not want to be understood"
avs Mir. Johnson. AS taking this POI
sstion because opposed to the object
the commissioner had in mind, or be-
cause approve the lax residence and
cultivation through which many are
trying to acquire title to their land. l
do not approve the ski shack, five
acres broken. IA months residence and
then a sale of the shack and bandon
nient of the land, l am in favor Of
anything that can legally be done to
check or destroy this practice. Com
missioner Dement'S arguments are
based on what he thinks the law ought
to be, and not what the law really is.
He lays great stress on sections 22S9
sNf's Ian y NIo't IN
of the oath required of the ~entryrnan,
but he refers only casually to section
2201, the Commutation clause, and then
OILY to place a wrong Interpretation
thereon. Here is that section:
C~ontempIates Removal.
"tSection 2301. Nothing in this chap
ter shah be construed to prevent any
person who shall hereafter avail him
self of the benefits of section 2289 from
paying the minimum price for the
quantity of land so entered at any time
after the expiration of IA months from
the date of such entry, and obtaining a
patent thereof. upon making final set
Element and of residence and cultiva-
ton for such period of Id MONTHS
"As will be seen, the terms of this
section are as plain and unambiguous
as language can make them. There are
no ifs, 'ands,' or butts Instead the
positive declaration is made that moth
ing in this chapter shall be so
construed as to prevent any per-
SON who has filed on a home
stead from committing on making proof
of Ia months residence and cultivation.
Thus the right to is made as
much a part of the homestead law as IS
the right to acquire title without pay
ment after five years residence. The
entryman has the right to select which
he viii do, and he also has the right
to make entry with the intention OF
committing. There is nothing in the law
anywhere that will sustain Mr.. Den
nett's contention that an entry made
with the intention of committing is
fraudulent. 1t is not the province OF
h commissioner to appeal or amend
the land laws. The fact that commuta-
ton allows abuses and may defeat the
real intent of the law changes none OF
it's provisions
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1908-12-31
MONETARY COMMITTEE
VISITS NEW YORK

New York, Dec. 3O.-That the visit to
New York of Senator Aldrich, Senator
Teller n Representative Vreeland, who
comprise the subcommittee of the
national monetary commission, is sim
ply for the purpose of comforting with
mon who are compiling statistics and
writing articles for the commission,
and is not. as was supposed, for the
purpose of consulting with Wall street
bankers and financiers in regard to
the work of the comptroller of the cur
rency as affecting the relations of ma
tional banks and trust companies, was
stated today by Arthur B. Shelton, sec
rotary OF the commission. Messrs. AL
dr:ch and Teller, accompanied by Shell
ton, arrived last night from Washing
ton. Mr.. Vreeland is expected here to-
day.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1908-12-31
THE SOUTH WANTS TO
ENTERTAIN JUDGE TAFT

Augusta. Ca, Dec. 24.-Judge Taft's
many evidences Of unusual interest in
the South has awakened what seems
to be a universal interest on the part
q Southern states and cities to play
cities end towns in Texas nave just
laid before him an elaborate invitation
~engrossed on parchment and coucheds
in the most cordial phrases, asking
his presence in that tate. The Lam
guage of the invitation is followed in.
earnestness by many other cities OF
the South, and the invitation feature OF
the mail of the president-elect is grow
ing heavier each day.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1908-12-31
sHoRN OF TREssEs IN sLEEp.

Fort Wayne. Ind, Dec. 29.-Miss
Clara Kayser, well known for her re-
markable growth OF auburn hair, was.
the victim OF q peculiar assault, and
the fact that she arose in the morning
with a headache is regarded as evi-
dence that she was chloroformed. Miss
Kayser retired with her braids loos-
ened, as Is her custom, and when she
awoke h saw her tresses lying on the
ssors lay lei the bed and tracks on
the outside of her window indicated
that the Intruder vas a man. The CASE
ID involved in mystery
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1908-12-31
MILLERS ENTER PROTEST
AS TO RATES ON FLOUR

Washington, Dec. 24.-Forty-two
flour milling concerns of Minneapolis
and vicinity today filed an important
complaint with the Interstate Com
merce commission against the Great
Northern railway and 81 other inter
state carriers doing a Transportation
business between Minneapolis and the
Atlantic seaboard. 1t is alleged the
rates between these points on flour are
excessive, unreasonable and discrfn1-
inatory. The commission Is k to
fix a fair rate in order that the present
alleged unjust discrimination in favor
of eastern millers will be discontinued
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1908-12-31
OBSERVERS FORM ARMY
GIVE THEMSELVES UP,

Alexandra. 81 D.. Dec. so.-Afteri
having Travelled on foot 400 miles to
escape service IN the United States
army, " German youths, aged Is and
20, Ludwig Jaehl and Emeil Mosey,
who deserted at Fort Meade. looked up
Marshal Tunnicliff here and begged to
be taken back to the post They had
traded their uniforms with a aloon-
keeper Of Sturgis for shabby citizens
clothes. and they had neither overcoats,
~0vcrshoes nor mittens. They were
driven literally by cold and hunger to
seek return to their regiment
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1908-12-31
MARIE coRELLI, I'LL,
WRITES NOVELS IN BED

London, Dec. 24.-Miss Marie Corellf.
the novelist, is SO i'll that she keeps to
her bed at her home. S~tratford-on-
Avon.
The Post Dispatches dispatches have
told Of her narrow escape from being
sho by q mailman for whom the eye
cuse is made that he lost his mental
balance through devourfng Corelli,s
books too eagerly, but the attempt on
her life, which she took most calmly
did not cause the writer's present nj.
ness. Propped in bed h continues to
write regularly or 'voluminously.n az
cording to those who do not admire
her productions.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1908-12-31
COUSIN GETS
LOST OUT HUNTING

Berkeley, Cal, Dec. 24.-Dr. Fred
eriek D. Taft. third cousin Of Presi-i
ieiit-elect Taft, is reported missing
from his home In this city, with his
Walter J. Watson. The two
men went to Bouldin Island to hunt
1ucks Wednesday, night, with the in-
esntion of returning Sundsty night. Al
hough Giiigtlnt search has been made,
ao trace Of the missing hunters has
been found.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1908-12-31
MOTHER SMOTHERS
ANOTHER CHILD
Second Fatality of Same Kind
in Family---Ilays on Little
Baby.

Sioux Falls, S. D., Dec. 2S.-For
fhc second time a child has
been smothered 10 death at the home
Df MI. u Mrs. L. j. Conn, of this
eity. The child, who was seven weeks
old. had been nursing, when the moth
tr fell asleep and the child was smoth-
sred TO death under her body. Thir-
teen months ago mother baby ten
weeks old, in the same family, met the
same fate with the same mother, who
Is said TO he somewhat mentally de-
ranged.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1908-12-31
EX-GOVERNOR LEE HEADS
EASTERN TROLLEY SYSTEM

Lansing, Mich, Dec. 29.-The Ohio &
Michigan Southern company, with a
capital of SIT, 900, 900, was incorporated
today. The company will take over the
Toledo, Ann Arbor & Detroit railway.
and has partially completed a trolley
road between Toledo and Ann Arbor.
Among the directors are ex-governor
Andrew e. Lee, Nermillion, s. D.; Will
liam f. Niles, Sioux Falls, S. D., n
N. A. Reese, of Chicago.
Andrew q. Lee will be president Of
the new company.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1908-12-31

DIR. $. Weir Mitchell, physician and
author. recently told a graduating
class OF nurses at the University hos
pital in Philadelphia. that they We're
entering the best paid occupation OF
ON wage earners.' Then he added:
sit is q startling fact that the limit of
competent working years OF the trained
nurse is from 10 to is years. which sim
ply indicates the strain, the sacrifice
and devotion OF those who thus give
themselves to the combat against dis
xAaHan saNa5l @I3l eAaM.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1908-12-31
LIBEL SUIT DECIDED
AGAINST FORMER PUBLISHER

Watertown, S. D., Dec. 24.-One of
cult court in this county for some
years was the case of Charles H.
Schulz, states attorney against H. L.
Hopkins, formerly a newspape pub
Usher, but now a real estat dealer and
of the heavy capitalists Of the To-
cality. 1t involved alleged damages to
personal character, suit having been
brought for $4,000. A verdict in the
sum Of $500 was returned in favor Of
the plaintiff.
The suit grew out of the late primary
campaign, Mr.. Schulz having been a
candidate.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1908-12-31

Guam, which Is one Of the most un-
inviting OF our possessions, will be
equipped with an experimental station
through the means of which its re-
sources will be investigated and en-
conraged. DR.. w. II. Evans, of the
office Of experiment stations, has Wis
tied the island and selected d site for
the station at Agana. The station will
- conducted under the Immediate SUI
perviston OF the office, with HI. i. ".
Costenoble as an agent In charge.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1908-12-31

One OF the best Arab characteristics
IL that OF nlial piety. Sons and daugh-
tiers o deceased parents take upon
themselves all sorts OF irksome tasks
accounted as expiatory OF the minor
faults committed by the departed ones
during their lifetime, and discharging
faithfully every payment or obligation
left nnfnlfilled by dead parents, for
has not the prophet said that martyr
dom even Will not atone for an unpaid
debt, SsSs
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1908-12-31

Mrs. Russell Sage, who is one OF the
most generous and wise of public bene-
factors. is receiving general thanks for
buying an abandoned rae track and
converting 1t to a public playground
and athletic field for children and
young people Of Sag Harbor, L. /. Mrs.
within the next six years, through a
great petition from women tax payers,
protesting against taxation without
representation.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1908-12-31
$4,000 FOR IS CATIONS.

Manchester. England, Dec. 25.-A.
Manchester paper states that J. Pier
pont Morgan paid 100000 for the Is,
Caxtons, part of the famous library or
Lord Amherst, Of Hackney, recently
disposed Of at public auction.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1908-12-31

Some experiments by naturalists of
East Prussia have shown the POSSIBLE
ity of tracing the migrations of birds,
and thai such migrations nay extend
to distances hitherto unsupported
Many birds captured two years ago
were released after being tagged with
light foot-rings bearing record numbers
and the dates, Some of these marked
birds have been reported from far
away. q lake fowl, with q ring dated
July 26, 1907. having been shot in
Tunis, while a stork, with a ring dated
July s, 1907, was killed far south of the
equator, near Fort Jameson. Rhodesia.
That q stork would travel from North
Germany to South Africa was a revela-
ton.