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The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1908-09-03

Score Are Drowned Property
Loss Runs Up Into tlle
Millions.
Augusta, Aug. 2s..-It u now
reported that & doxen deaths
have resulted from drowning
yesterday and today.

IzNrI{
Augusta, Ca, via HarrisonviIie. Ga,
Aug. Sit Is yet impossible TO give
IAN estimate OF the fnanciai loss reault-
ling from the Hood In Augusta. The
flooded district lie bounded by fifteenth
street o the west to the extreme east
jern boundary OF the city. The dea or
the loss may be gathered. however,
when It Ia taken into consideration that
every business house, bank and store -.
submerged In from our to nine feet Of
water. Nearly all OF b residence por-.
of Green street. with all its churches
lis In three to six fee OF water. With
last nights fires, cessation from bust.
mess until the city RECEIVERS itself an6
the damage to stocks of goods OF all
kinds, 1t is thought the loss will go we'll
above the half million mark.
Three Drowned.
AS far as known My three persons
have been drowned Reports OF h cap-.
Sizing of boats. In swift current have
been received. but further loss OF life
lis not confirmed.
There is q great deal Of suffering
the poorer classes of whites and
who occupied houses nearest
It was one OF the worst Hoods In Il
history OF the city. The sudden rise
threw the city into confusion. The
weather bureau issued q flood warning
saying the w would reach q height.
sof between IS and 81 feet. but this pro-
The river rose suddenly to between40
45 feet. while h danger line ID 49,
The water Is falling rapidly. Tho
streets will be clear by evening. All
danger throughout the flood district ii
past.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1908-09-03
BRYAN INDORSED BY
new YORK UNIONS
Significant Action Taken by
City Federation in DEM
ocracy's Favor.

New York, Sept. 2.-Afte-f a long
last night the Central Federated
union. which is the central o%rganiza-
ton of b unions of this city, af-
fliated with the American Federation
of Labor. Endorsed a resolution adopted
by the Elevator Constructors and Mill
wrights' union, %pledging the support to
defeat of the republican party. which
has been responsible for the drastic
action taken against labor's just de-
snands.' and to support Bryan. and the
democratic party in he coming elec-
rSion."
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1908-09-03
RAILROADS EXPECT
RUSH TO ROSEBUD
Opening of Trip County Lands
Will Bring in Many
Eomesteaders.

Chicago, Aug. 29.-Western railroad
passenger officials are anticipating an
increase in their passenger business
this fall from the heavy travel to the
Northwest which will be induced by
the opening of the Trip county lands
on the Rosebud Indian reservation in
South Dakota. The land is located on
the southern boundary of South Dakota
just south of the Black Hills extension
of the Chicago, Milwaukee & st. Paul
railway. The Chicago & Northwestern
also expects to handle many of the
hOmesteaderS.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1908-09-03
SECOND WIFE LOSES
THROUGH JOINT WILL

Council Bluffs. Ia. Aug. 29.-What
is said to be the only case of the kind
ever brought in Iowa, was decided in
the district court today by Judge Q.
D. Wheeler. who held that Rachel
Baker, widow of the late John Baker,
was not entitled to allowance from his
estate, because the property had been
disposed OF by a joint will entered into
by Baker and a former wife.
The court held that the will was ire
vocable after the death of one Of the
parties to it and that a Joint win WAS
{. contrary to the Iowa law.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1908-09-03
ROOSEVELT GREETs THE
OLYMPIC GAMES HEROES

Oyster Bay. Sept. Ideal weather
favored the Olympic heroes today when
they paraded up Sycamore Hill and re-
ceived the official welcome home by
President Roosevelt. Each OF the vic
torious athletes was introduced to the
president by American Commissioners
James E. Sullivan. The president
grasped their hands in enthusiastic
h~andshake n had a work OF congrat-
ulEtIon to aay to eaca.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1908-09-03
ARREST mysterious
STRANGER" AS PARK
HOLDUP ARTIST

Livingston. Mont, Sept. 2.-Aavices
received at the sheriff's office state that
the soldiers in the Yellowstone Nation
al park arrested 4 suspicious looking
man OH the Firehole basin on sus-
picton of being connectedwtth the hold
up in h park. The man had much
money on his person, but his lame and
other facts in connection with the ar.
rest could not be learned.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1908-09-03
CHICAGO MAN, DESPERATE,
JUMPS INTO THE LAKE

Chicago. Sept. 2.-Dreading d life inn
periled by raNiges of disease more than
horror Of a violent death, Chas. A.
Lawson, confidential secretary to j. T.
Hanrahan. president of the Illinois
Central railroad. jumped from the
steamer City of Benton Harbor. with
his body weighted, and drowned. The
drowning occurred Saturday. The
identity of the mar was not learned
until today.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1908-09-03
BANK ROBBERS
HAUL is $4,000

Montreal. Sept. Five masked men
dynamited the safe Of a provincial bank
at st. Eustache near Montreal and Sc
cured $4,000 early today.
They held up a caretaker, kept a
posse of citizens at bay with revolvers
and escaped.
La*er two arrests were made on sus-
piclon.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1908-09-03
VICTIM OF BOARD
WALK SHOOTING is
EXPECTED TO DIE
WILLIAMS NOT IN
ATLANTIC CITY AT
TIME, SAY POLICE

Baltimore, Md. Sept. Twill
liam S. G. Williams was inter-
viewed by the detectives today.
The police are satisfied he was
not in Atlantic City the day and
night in question.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1908-09-03
RICHARD earle ACCUSED.

Boston. Aug. 31.-Richard Garlic. of
New York, the well known comedian,
is named as correspondent in a suit,
for divorce brought by Arthur w. God
frey, the multi-millionaire lumber king.
clubman and yachtsInan, against his
beautiful wife of less than a year. Beat
rice Brunter Godfrey. Another man,
John H. Grasty, of Boston, is also
named.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1908-09-03
QUITS HIS PRAYERS
TO STAB A MAN

Dexter, Mo-, AEg. 31.-While the Rev. f.
C.. Butler knelt in prayer with a score of
converts at a revival being conducted in a
gospel tent near here, John Horton, whom
the church people had considered under
conviction quietly left his seat in the
tent, went outside and probably fatally
stabbed Oscar feathers. He then returned
and kneit with the congregation while the
minister continued his duplication.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1908-09-03

family. When weSreached Rhode ISL
and avenue I suggested tina we should
return. Mr.. Roberts told the pusher;
to do so, when the door was forcibly
opened and we were confronted by g.
masked man with q revolver who COM
manded us to hold up our hands and
demanded money. Mr.. Roberts refused
TO obey and a he advanced toward
the ma the latter fired and then ran
away. Mr.. Roberts said i am shot.
BY this time the pusher had secured an
officer. The officer called ter an ambul-
ance and we went TO a nearby hotel
to wait. Here a physician took him In
charge n put him in an automobile
and carried him to the hospital. Two
gentlemen then took me back to the
Brighton hotel, where I arrived at 1910
o'clock. The shooting occurred about
10.15 o'clock.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1908-09-03
GIRL ORGANISE is
BOUND AND GAGGED

Columbus, Ohio. Sept. 2.--Miss Josie
Culn. ofganist for camp meetings at
Suiafnerland beach. Buckeye lake, was
found . bound and gagged. tied to a
ls'ige walnut tree in Smiths grove
sunday night. She did not regain con-
seriousness until Z o'clock today. She
had been GTugged. She said she re-
feensferFa nothing that happened after
6 oiaiocs In tasa evening when she was
an Newark
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1908-09-03
TERRIFIC DAMAGE BY I
FLOOD IN SOUTH CAROLINA

Columbia, s. c., Aug. 29.-Reports re-
ceived ron all sections of the state in-ss
dictate the present flood is the most,
damaging ever recorded In South Caro-
INA INA MARY any places OF I'M tne s STATE ere ere $50 So
ported, is five. The damage to farm-,
ing interests of the state will run into
the millions.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1908-09-03
THIS LOVER MERITS
MEDAL FOR THRIFT;
BRIDE A FASTER

Long Beach. Cal, Sept. Miss Eta
Priscilla Grove. the school teacher who
tasted here 40 days recently, won a
husband by her feat Today she was
married to Grant Barber. of Willow
brook. Who admits he fell in love on
meeting her during her fast.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1908-09-03

Manhattan Is the most densely popu-
lated island in the world. 80, so persons
to the square mile.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-07-08
A Sane Fourth "Just as GOOD. ).

approximately 1900 persons are kill
ed or injured every Fourth Of July. and
that means that at least 1000 Ameri-
eau homes have cause to regret each
year the fact that the birthday OF lib
erty Is chiefly an orgy Of powder burn
ing. The suffering and distress due TO
the noise of the day cannot be estimat-
ed Ia figures like the casualties, but 1t
Is well known that the coming OF the
nations anniversary IL dreaded by all
who are sick and nervous. One way
aud another the Fourth IL day &c
martyrdom for the Dsajority, yet there
Is no good reason Why 1t should not be
pleasure to everybody. Those who
make the noise aud the other mischief
do so mainly for lack Of some different
way of marking the day
We have holidays which are celebrat-
ed ia fitting way. aid 1t would be
impossible t, bring In powder aud noise
as side features Of the festivities.
There is something else to keep minds
aud hands occupied, The little king
dom Of Norway has just celebrated its
birthday The people OF that country
form sturdy, patriotic, intelligent ma
ton. and the reports of their observ-
ance of their natal day show an abb
senee of confusion and casualties In the
glorlfication of the king ana state.
Children's fetes were the feature OF the
observance ia the capital city. and
throughout the kingdom old aud young
enjoyed themselves without adding to
the death rate or crowding the hos
pitfalls with Victims. France has lib
erty day which the whole nation thinks
does not come too often In coming once
year. Austria recently celebrated the
sixtietG anniversary Of the GROWING of
the emperor with imposing pageo ntry.
As for boys, they viii always ru after
a sho" e the exclusion Of all else, and
parades aaJ pageGntry would be an at
tractiye aud a digniiied substitute for
the usual boy way OF keeping the
Fourth.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-07-08
NOTICE OF PRIMARY ELECTION
STATE OF WISCONSIN.
DEPARTMENT oF STAT

DEPARTMENT OF STATE,
NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN THAT At 4
~ general primary election 10 be held a. the
several towns wards. villages and election dis
tricts of the state of Wisconsin, the first Tues
dsy of September A. D.. 1908. being the first day
of said month. the following candidates are to be
nominated
Candidates for Governor to succeed James o.
Davidson, whose term of Office viii expire on the
first Monday in January. A. d 1903
Candidates for Lieutenant Governor to succeed
w ID. C0nnor whose term Of Office viii expire on
the first Monday of January. A. D. 1909.
Candidates for Secretary of State TO succeed
James A. Frear, whose term of office viii expire
on the first Monday of January. 1899.
Candidates Tor State Treasurer TO succeed An
drew II Dahl whose term Of ctfiee win expire on
the first Monday of January, tNa-
Candidates for Attorney Gthefai to succeed
Frank l.. Gilbert whose term of Office viii expire
on the first Monday of January, iJ0s.
Candidates for Commissioner of Insurance to
succeed George e. Beesie. whose term of office
will expire on the first Monday of January, 1909:
Candidates for United States Senator to succeed
Isaac Stephenson whose term of office will expire
March 4. 1893
Candidates for Representative in Congress for
the Third Congressional District consisting of
the counties of Grant. Crawford, Rlchland. Sank,
Juneau, Vernon and Iowa, TO succeed James w
Murphy, Who's term of Office Will expire March
sth. 1909
Candidates for State Sena.@r for the Twenty
eighth senate District, CONSISTING Of the counties
Of Rchland and Vernon, TO succeed Oliver q.
Manson. whose term of office viii expire on nrsi
Monday Of January, 1853.
Candidates for Member o. Assembly for county
of Vernon to succeed David f. Mains, whose ten m
Of office will expire on the first Monday of 1anu-
airy, 1893.
capitol in the city Of Madison. this 2sth day Of
j. A. FREAR. Secretary u State.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-07-08

The democratic national convention
is in session at Denver, and before
CENSOR readers receive this paper
William ]. Bryan viii. Sor the third
time, have been nominated for presi-
dent. In pas campains he has also
been named by populists and all other
elements opposed to republicanism and
progression. That he win be defeated
as he has been in the past, no thinking
man who reads the signs of the times,
doubts. Bryan has always stood for
policies not in harmony with the best
sentiment and interests of the country,
and for that reason if no other, people
will not trust him. Coupled with the
fact that the American people have no
confidence in the democratic party,
makes doubly certain the defeat Of
Bryan.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-07-08
STATE OF WIscoNa Y.
Taupt.s 90 Varunn


County of Vernon.
NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN THAT AT A
~ general primary election to be held IN the
several towns wards ysiages anu eiestl So pre-
sin, on the first Tuesday of September, A. ID,
1905 being the first day of said month the follow
ins candidates are TO b. nominated;
Candidates for Representative in Congress for
the hiri Congressional District. consisting Of the
counties of Grant. Crawford, Riehispd. Sauk lu-
nsau. Vernon and Iowa, 20 succeed James W.
Murphy whose term Of Office viii expire on the
Ath day OF March. 1863
Candidates for State Senator for she wenty-
ex nth senate District. Consisting: u the counties
Of Richland and Nernaa. 10 succeed Oliver g.
Manson whose term Of Office viii expire ON the
first Monday 81 January, $50,
Candidates for Member OF assembly for TIE
county e Vernon to succeed David +, Main 5.
whose term of office will expire on the first MOI
DAY Of January, l90a
Candidates fer Sheriff to aucceed Ahrer 81
hsugh xhose term Of ofee wilt expire on the psst
Monday Of January, 1873.
Candidates for County Clerk to succeed Berlie
Moore hose term Of office Will expire On the first
Monday 0t January. lSa
Candidaees for Rexister Of needs 70 succeed
CLAUS Cilbertson. whose term OF office VIII expire
on the FIRST Monday 81 January, 1868
Candidates for the Office of County Treasurer e
succeed TOrsnr Rerra, whose TERM II ogtice VIII
expire on the first Monday Of isruary. lsl9
Candidates for cisrk Of Court 20 succeed Knry
C. GOsiing whcse term 81 oiiica VAL expire % FnE
first Monday of January, l@@,
Candidates for District Attorney to succeed =,
Henry Bennett whose terra " office viii expire
On the - 81 Monday Of January, 1873
Car 4idatas fox Surveyor ts succeed Alex Rss-
TOW VrhosS term Of aifce viii eNptre On she hrst
MonasF II January }%9
Cn,stsstss for Cor ner 10 suceesA " VI pan
ar. VII - Germ 81 ossce viii eSprr on the First
Monday Of January i9ea
cen under ruy bard and 0ffieiAl seai at this
court house IN the city 81 Nlroaas. this bth dAS
Of Jaly, A. d 1903 BHEiAs &eoas
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-07-08
THE OLD FLAG FoREvrR

THE OLD flag FOREVER.
She's up there-old Glory-where light
nings are sped.
She dazzles the nations with ripples of
red,
And she'll wave for US living or droop
Ger us dead
The flag of our country foreverl
She's up tiere-Old Glory. How bright
the stars streaml
And the stripes, like red signals of liberty.
gleam
And we dare for her living or dream the
last dream
Meath the flag of our country forever!
She's up there-old Glory-no tyrant dealt
scars,
No blur on her brightness. no stain on
her stars!
The brave blood of heroes hath crimsoned
her bars.
She's the flag of our country fofeverl
Atlanta Constitution.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-07-08
The FLAG Was There.

A young mother had a habit of air
ing the baby's clothes at the window.
Her husband believed that If she saw
the practice as others saw it she would
desist. He directed their walk one day
so as to bring the nursery window into
full view. Stopping abruptly, he point
ed to the baby's dress Tapping uncon-
sciously in the breeze and asked sar-
castically. "My dear, what is that dis
played In our Window
That? Why, that is the flag of our
union!'-Ladies' Home Journal.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-07-08
Eo TIME ZOE PARTY DIVISION.

City Attorney John 7. Kelly, in let
ter printed in yesterdays Free Press,
reflects the opinion, we believe, of
every thoughtful citizen in his warning
to the friends in progressive Republi-
canism not to put in jeopardy Republic
can success in Wisconsin.
The great Republican majorities in
this state in recent years have reflected
intelligent public opinion. They have
evidenced the nfdence of the people
in the sincerity If party's purpose to
fulfill its promises. The results have
justified that confidence. they have de-
monstrated again that the party, what
ever internal differences may at times
prevail, could always be depended upon
to respond to public opinion when sob
erly reached and certainly expressed.
1t has always been the great construc-
tive party of the country. 1t has always
been progressive party. II may not
always have advanced as rapidly as
some would wish, but it is always adj
vancing safely and wisely.
What is known as the Wisconsin
movement, the purpose of which has
been the control of the powers of gov
eminent for all the people, as against
control by Special Interests for the
benefit of the few, has now become a
national movement. The republican
party in its national platform has UNI
equiyocally indorsed the Roosevelt
policies. " II has nominated as its can
didate for president the man who has
most conspicrouly represented those
policies, and who, in every public ut
terance, has made his position so clear
that none can doubt it, No one does
doubt it.
Ii this movement then is not to be
retarded and checked, no man in Wis
eonsin, republican or democrat. who has
helped 10 make it successful here and
who wishes it TO be successful in the
nation, can hesitate to vote for the re-
publican national ticket in November
So in Wisconsin, If nothing of all, that
has been gained is to be lost, if the
party is TO continue its progressive
course, without halt, no personal diff
ference, 10 mistaken prejudiees, must
be allowed to control. No one at this
time must be deceived as Mr. Kelly
says by newspapers or individuals now
shouting along the skirts of the reform
movement, which in the times of stress
and contest they sought only to belittle
and tried to STOP Their purpose then
was plain Their efforts were in vain.
They seek now by less direct means,
but no less certainly, to serve the same
selfish interests they always have
served, and they hope to accomplish
their ends by dividing the friends of a
political movement which has done and
is doing more for the permanence of
democratic government than any other
movement 10 American politics.
Taft, the republican nominee in the
nation for president. Davidson, to be
the republican nominee in Wisconsin for
governor. Surely no one can say that
the party in It's candidates has not given
every guaranty of its progressiveness
The shouters along the skirts of the
reform movement may seem by the
noise they make to Ne accomplishing
wonders. but they are deceiving no one
except perhaps themselves The Mil
waukee Free Press.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-07-08

The Wisconsin state fair for lSsgS will
be held in Milwaukee, September III.
Within the past few years this great
exposition of Wisconsin resources has
been rapidly forging to the front, I'M
til it now ranks among the very best
state fairs of the country. II is
equipped to handle the largest 9 bits
and comfortably care for the .reatesi
crowds. Cash prizes to the amount OF
over 500. 600 are offered.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-07-08
A .No Aecountn slave Rahy.

The negro pianist known as Blind
Tom, who died recently was a wonder
to the generations that knew him at
the keys Had he possessed sufficient
intellect to explain himself be might
have lived ia history as something
higher than mere freak OF nature.
When tLe last owner of ais slave moth
er made hts bargain blind and feeble
babe which she carried IN her arms
was thrown in" Ten years later,
when the slaves We're all free by grace
OF Father Abraham. the mo aceouat'
babe was coming money for his former
master as blind plano player. He was
not only blind. but an imbecile.
The passion for music which con-
trolled Blind Tom first showed itself
when he was an infant, aud II never
varied In range and Intensity. Music
transformed him. but he never pro-
guessed, never learned His strange
gift was the ability to repeat with mar
yelous fidelity what he had first heard
immediately before the reproduction
and 10 remember Il always afterwari.
In one respect Blind Tom was always
a slave. He had faneies of his OWE,
Sut no win He would follow ohedient-
ly The programme set for him at his
performances. whereas when left 10
himself ne was disposed to tnproyisa.
tons Gnt rambling recollections. He
was happy ut the piano and seemed to
live only when playing. At other times
his life was blank.
Psychologists have often puzzled
over the case or Blind Tom. but have
come TO no satisfactory explanation Of
the extraordinary phenomenon { his
genius for remembering aud reproduc
ing musical compositions ON the piano
lie was simply freak, aud II is likely
THAI there viii be no clear understand
Ing OF the remarkable twist OF naturs
which gave him his mastery over III,
keys.
Another lot of Adler ColleRian suit,
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-07-08

10 letter gwen to the public last
Thursday, Hon. w. d. Common made
known his determination not to stand
as a candidate for nomination for
lieutanant governor on the republican
tichet. This action will be regretted
by party men generally, il having been
conceded that there would be no break
in the ticket of officials now serving a
first term. M. Connor assigns as his
reasons impaired health and important
business interest, and those knowing
his situation lgree that his statement
is founded absolutely on fact. lie
further announces purpose TO retire
from political activity He viii CON
duct the republican campaign till his
successor as chairman of the party is
chosen by the platform convention fol
lowing the primary election. Daring
his term as presiding officer of the state
senate Mr.. Common demonstrated abil-
ity and faithfullness to his party and
the general welfare of the people.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-07-08
- The -
Scrap Book
POIIx,s Reasoninn.

A lady owned a parrot addicted to
swearing. Whenever Polly forgot him
self his mistress would souse him in
handy pail Of water as a punish
ment One day a chicken fell in a
rain barrel and was nearly drowned.
The lady placed it behind the stove on
q rug until ii should recover. Polly.
after eying it critically for a moment
or two. blurted out. You've been
swearing again. you little fool"