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The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1910-11-03
BACHELOR
TOLD SWEETHEART
HE LIED TO HER
Banker Sanborn Also Wrote
Loving Epistles Protesting
His Affections.

Sioux Falls, S. D. Nov. 1.-'Balance
the scales with rubies and then weigh
yourself in gold and then the result
would be your value in a small way.
for that is about the only comparison"
Not only did James S. Sanborn, the
Pukwana banker. say this to the wom-
an who Is now demanding $4,000 IN
federal court for breach of promise, put
according to letters submitted In the
trial in federal court here, Jimmy
became real sentimental and continued
his epistle as follows
You are SO kind II very thought
tul. Yes, dear, the grip came the fol-
owing evening and check for same in
your letter. l tell you what, was glad
to hear from you, as l felt so lone
some, for having left o so abruptly
At Waukesha. l will never allow 1t to
occur again.
You will never know how I miss
your company. It seems that your ad-
vice ! must have and, In fact, l will
not make 6 move until | e from you.
I enclose you Tichenor's letter. l am
now waiting to hear from auntie as
10 her getting old of the agreement
and will and the I will go right in
and will say now that nothing must
prevent your coming down. will
hurry up all our papers and get things
done as you suggested, with the ranch
here.
Hope you were able to get every
thing you wanted and that you ar
rived home safely. When / took the
train that evening at Waukesha, l
have been in the habit of taking out
accident insurance, so I had $1,000
made to you as l thought If l got
knocked out, you would not be out
anything.
Il feel so ashamed 10 think you do
not allow me to compensate you for
the expense you have been to and l
will sooner or later, as it Is not show
Ing you even decent courtesy.
DO write me soon, as long and l
hope you will arrive home safely and
well. With lots of love, Jas"
A laugh was provoked at the ex-
pense of A. r. Kittredge, attorney for
the defendant, by the contents of an
other n of Mr.. Sanborn's letters to
Miss Bay, in the course of which Mr..
take her advice than that of any law
yer in South Dakota. That the law
yers out here were all poor ones.
| In another letter, MIR. SaIiboTn Pre-
posed that he should take the lion
by the TAIL" etc, and Joe Kirby
caused a ripple OF suppressed excite
ment by remarking that Mr.. Sanborn
was getting into British politics, in
that letter.
Later In the course of the examina-
ton Miss Bay was asked to tell of the
conversation which occurred between
herself and Mr.. Sanborn when he had
advised her that he could not marry
her.
The witness stated that he said to
her at hat time:
ooh. Ella, 1 cannot marry you. l
am not fit to. 1 have lied to you,
Ella"
Miss Bay also detailed her connection
with the acknowledgements Brule
ranch at Pukwana and told how Mr..
Sanborn a repeatedly kissed her.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1910-11-03
CONNIE MACK WEEDS
GIRL OF HIS CHOICE
King Of Baseball World and
Philadelphia Irish Lass Will
Travel In Europe.

Philadelphia, Oct. 2s.-Cornelius Nc
Gillicuddy c'Connie Mack,"D manager
of the worlds champion baseball team,
was married this morning to Miss
Katherine Hallohan, in the Roman
Catholic church of Our Lady of Holy
Souls by Rev. John Moore, the rector.
Following the ceremony Mr.. and Mrs.
McGillicuddy went to his mothers
home.
The couple left later in the day for
New York where they will remain until
November 8, when they will sail for
Genoa on the steamer Cincinnati.
They will tour Italy, Switzerland,
France, Ireland and probably will not
return to this city until January or
early in February.
The victorious Athletics are to be
given a dinner by the officials of the
Philadelphia American league club and
q big civic demonstration in their
nonor IS 70 Dc heid FRIDAY nlgnt OF
on Saturday night.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1910-11-03
MILLIONAIRE is IN
DRAG NET OF COURT
Charles L. Hyde, Pierre Capital.
!st and Townsite Boomer. In
dicted by Federal Court.

Sioux Falls, :. D., Oct. 2s.-When it
becomes known that the United States
grand jury which has just concluded
its work here, returned an indictment
against Charles l.. Hyde, millionaire
real estate dealer of Pierre. a big sem
sation will be created in the central
part of the state, where the defendant
is we'll Known.
The indictment charges him with
misuse OF the United States mails n
contains three counts. The substance
of the three counts is that he used the
mails to advertise lots and other par
cells OF land and sen maps and litera-
ture indicating that Pierre had two
street car ines and giving lots value
in minds of intending purchasers
which they did not possess.
When the defendant was arrigned
before Judge Garland, In United States
court, notice was given that a de-
murrer to indictment would be. filed
and Mr.. Hyde was released after fur
nishing bond in sum of $4,000.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1910-11-03
HEART DISEASE is
WIDELY PREVALENT
Census Report Shows It Is
Cause OF More Deaths Than
Any Other Ailment.

the lungs as the principal cause of
death during 1903 among the gainfully
employed male persons in the United
States death registration area, which
comprises over one-half of the esti-
mated population of the country. ac-
cording to figures issued today by the
census office.
The percentage of deaths caused by
heart disease was 11.9, being highest
among men employed in domestic and
personal service during the several age
periods from rs to 81, but between the
latter age n "a, greater among men
engaged in agricultural pursuits than
in any other official five classes into
which the occupations have been di-
yfdsa ~
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1910-11-03
MEN FORM IN LINE
TO FILE ON HOMESTEADS

Aberdeen. S. D., Nov. More than
100 eager persons are waiting in the
federal building today TO be as close as
possible to the head of the line to en-
ter the land office and make selection
of claims or the Standing Rock Indian
reservation tomorrow morning at 8
O'clock.
These first began TO come In Sat
urday afternoon and every train ar
irving continues to add TO the num-
Der.
Not all of those on hand arc endur-
ing the discomfort OF holding down
their places. Some have hired boys to
stand in the line while they are resting
in hotels. This has proved expensive
to a few as some of these temporary
holders OF the precious space have sold
out to others who submitted more
lucrative propositions to them than
did the original employers.
There are 5000 claims Of $50 acres
each to be filed.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1910-11-03
KETCHEL LEAVES ESTATE
WORTH SEVERAL THOUSAND

Grand Rapids, Mich. Oct. 2s.-In
probate court Julia ketchel, mother of
Stanley Ketchel, champion middle
weight pugilist. who was killed In Mis-
souri,, filed application for appointment
of James A. Lombard of this city as
special administrator OF her sons es-
tate.
According to the petition, the es-
tate is valued at $751; 900, OF which S.
600 is in real estate and $4,000 in per-
sonal property. Ketchel is said to have
earned about $4,000 IN the ring.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1910-11-03
SANTA FE RAILROAD
HOLDS ITS MEETING

Topeka. Kan. Oct. 2s.-At the annual
meeting. of the stockholders of the
rAtchison, Topeka & Santa Fe railway
in Topeka today, lou directors Of this
road were reelected for a term of four
years each. They were Edward P.
Ripley Chicago; Byron L. Smith, Chi
,cago; Charles Steele, New York city,
and Howell Jones. Topeka.
President E.. 2. Ripley presided and
Treasurer e. L.. Copeland acted as
secretary. President Ripley was ac-
companied to Topeka by his staff and
a large number of Chicago officials and
directors of the road.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1910-11-03
UNION COUNTY WOMAN DEAD

Elk Point, S.. D., Nov. 2.-Mrs Frank
Fennel died at her home two miles east
of this city Saturday night. a turnnr
causing her death. The deceased was
born In Maine, June 1, 1857. In 1867
h moved with her parents to Nevada,
Ill, and moved to Olivet, S. D., in 1876,
where in 1873 she was married to Frank
Fennel. Twelve years ago Mr.. Fennel,
with his family. moved to Union county
and settled on a farm two miles east
of this city. Mrs. Fennei had ten
operations at a hospital in Sioux City
and three at her home, but cure was
impossible. The funeral was held yes
terday at the Methodist church in this
city, Rev. H. e. Rice, pastor Of the
church, o%ficiating.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1910-11-03
~. RUFUS W. PAYS
VISIT TO HURON

Huron, S. D., Nov. ii. r.
Wallingford, claiming to be a
representative of the Shubert
opera house syndicate, after
spending some time here, has left
for parts. unknown. He secured
options on locations for an
opera house here and claimed
to be awaiting orders from
headquarters before definitely
deciding the matter, but mean
time he made new friends and
succeeded in getting small
amounts of money from several
Of them. Several checks for
small amounts have shown UP
and as nc single Individual has
lost any great amount, it is
probable that he will be allowed
to go his way unmolested.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1910-11-03
COMMISSION ORDERS ROAD
TO RESTORE PASSENGEI

Aberdeen, S. D., Nov. 2--The Min
neapolis & st. Louis passenger train
running between Lebau, S. D., and
Worthwhile, S.. D, which was discon-
tinued September 26, is to be put on
again. This was ordered by the state
railroad commissioner sitting at Mel
lette.
All h members of the commission
We're present. F. 1. Robinson presiding.
Representatives from the town and
country all along the passenger train
less line were on hand to protest
against its freight car caboose system
OF carrying patrons. The road was
represented by General Manager Beard
and Superintendent Swygert.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1910-11-03

An English inventor has devised a
new metallic ~tianaest electric lamp for
which the claim is made that one ~
eight candle power will give 40 hours
brilliant light for 2 cents, when tho
current is supplied at 6 cents a unit
This puts 81 price of electric light ia,
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1910-11-03
MANDAMUs PROCEEDING
AGAINST PHONE COMpANy

Pierre S. D.. Nov. 1. The South
Dakota board of railroad commissions
ers has ordered a connecting track be-
tween the lines of the Milwaukee and
Great Northern at the station of Len
nox. S. D. A downtown office of the
American Express company was or
dered at Sturgis.
Attorney P. w. Dougherty was in
structed to institute mandamus pro-
ceedings against the Dakota Central
Telephone company. The Dakota Cen
trail has failed to comply with the ac-
ton of the board in fixing the rates to
be charged in the city of Huron. A
complaint from the city auditor OF
Huron filed during January, was re-
sponsibIe for the rate reduction.
The commission is at present con
sidering a readjustment of the general
freight rates in the state, which will
~eauaiize the charge for transportation
east and west of the Missouri river.
Their investigation will also include
an examination of the grain rates in
the state, with a view to lowering
them.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1910-11-03
PRAIRIE DOGS NEST
GIVES UP IS RATTLERS

Pierre, s.. D., Oct. s1.-These
are the days of snake stories in
h range country and the latest
Is the harvest of IS from a prai-
rie dog hole. The harvest was
garnered by Charles Jolliffe and
Charles Smith, young home
steaders near Hayes. They saw
a RATHER T wi into a dog hole
and securing water started to
drown it out. Along with it
came "a of it's Sisters, cousins
and aunts." All We're killed.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1910-11-03

Farmers OF southwestern Missouri
are building an interurban electric rail-
way, 100 piles long, from Springfield to
Joplin. with the stock SO arranged that
there will never be q chance for q COM
pany or corporation to monopolize the
line. 1t is called the Jersey route.n
and q Jersey COW will be the symbol on
IL rolling stock and stationery.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1910-11-03
TRIP COUNTY GIRL MAY
HAVE BEEN ARDtIcT


Pierre, S. u, Oct. 31.-Charters were
Whittecar, aged Is years, has disap-
peared from her home here and it is
believed by her parents that she has
been abducted by Fred Wirth. with
whom she had been keeping c~onopany.
the mother is loath to believe that they
have made up, but thinks that her
daughter is held a prisoner in some.
out Of the way place.
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION.
Colome, S. D., Oct. 31.-Miss Marian
issued today by the secretary Of state
to the Kinser Manufacturing company,
Of Redfield. capitalized at S25, 1000 and
the First Presbyterian church. of
Daviston, S. D..
SCHOOL LANDS SELECTED.
Pierre, S. D., Oct. 31.-The commits
sioner Of school and public lands is in
receipt OF the transcript of list No. 2e
deem land district. The selection was
approved on October IA. The tract
comprises 50.s3 acres.
IOWA MAN DIES OF
INJURIES AT RAPID CITY
Sturgis, s. D., Oct. 81. Garfield
Gourley, after one OF the most pro-
longed and pathetic efforts to retain
life, after being seriously injured, died
in a Sturgis hospital from injuries re-
ceived seyeral months ago by his wag-
on breaking down while On a steep Hill
near here. He made a hard fight for
his recovery, but the case from the
start was hopeless. He was brought
here soon after being injured. The III
fortunate man was from some point in
Iowa, and his remains have been sent
there for burial.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1910-11-03

Sheets OF postage stamps carried N
he pocketbook frequently stick to-
9ether. When this. happens do not soak
snesn apart. but lay them on a smooth
SuIIace n pass 9 hot flatiron over
Atroying the gum.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1910-11-03

oygtern grow MY during summer.
and especially during long. warm sum-
ners at that, and are scarcely big
enough for the mouth before the third
year. 1t Is easy after looking over e
bunch OF shells TO tell how old an oys-
Tar Ia. A urnmer hump and the winter
sink come across the shell every year.
hut after the seventh or 10th year full
growth comes; then, by looking at the
sinks between the humps, 1t is hard to
tall anything more about Miss Oysters
age. Oysters live TO be 20 years old
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1910-11-03

The thoroughbred race horse. the
bay descendant of the famous Godol-
phin barb. and his harem of FIVE
French mares, has a greater tendency
TO fall heir to a throat trouble than the
eomulon olsybank, scrub or dray drag
ger. Roaring or whistling has ruined
many a promising youngster and his
owners pocketbook at the same time.
a horse that is q Toarer when he gets
heated begtrs to make q sound hat
can be hearG sometimes els far as a
city block and some roarers will choke
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1910-11-03
CORN HusklNa UNDER WAY.

Hudson, s.. D., Nov. Corn husking
is o the order of the day and many
reports of SO and 70 bushels OF corn
are coming in. The farmers are putting
all the men they al secure into the
fields for the remembrance Of last
years deep snow and continued stormy
weather makes them very anxious to
get the corn out, n the cribs are fill
Ing up very rapidly now, the cold wave
OF the last few days making the musk.
Ing much easier.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1910-11-03

Ultimate safety in flight depends not
9 the operator does normally. but
what he VIII do instinctively, under All
eornal conditions, such as when his
0elance as upset by q sudden gust OF
another machine.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1910-11-03

Natural gas fuel is reported as useS
for the locomotives OF the Texas. Ar
kansas & Louisiana railway. The gaa
2 carried IN q tank on the tender. suf-
ucient tank capacity being provided for
stx hours run. The line has two loco
motives and one car, and is credited
With eight miles of track.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1910-11-03

~ Tns University Of Berlin he nearly
h0oO students, Munich nearly 1000.
Ieipzic 1850. Bonn 1900, Heide,bsr1
loo. In h principal universities a.
ehe empire about $4,000 students ara
now enrolled. SIS
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1910-11-03

In italy The people are CRYING out
against the higher cost of living as
loudly as Americans are here. Some
prices in Milan show what conditions
are. From 1908 to 1910 flour has in
creased 20 per cent; rice. the same;
milk, nearly 40 per cent: eggs, 100 per
cent; butter. 10; vegetables, in general,
IS. and fruit, 80 per cent. The price
OF meat has become practically prohibit
tive TO the masses. House rents have
advanced about 80 per cent in three
years. BY the way, leases ape houses
In Milan can seldom be made for less
than three years, with six months rent
peyabie In
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1910-11-03
cHAMBERLAlN-H HURON SURVEY
is NEARLY COMPLETED

Huron, s. D., Nov. 2~.-Surveyors OF
the proposed new railroad line from
Chamberlain to Huron, are within a
few miles OF this city. Work Is being
pushed as rapidly as possible, and the
survey will doubtless be completed be-
fore cold weather sets in. One of the
party was in the city yesterday and
talked VERY encouragingly Of the pro-
posed route.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1910-11-03

AT flrrt glance the novels title, The
Rainbow seemed to be lacking in
Significance. but as 1t afterward de-
Teloped that the hero blushed crimson,
was bite with the cold, had his lips
grow | ~, was seized by a black rage
Eel. into a brown study, grew green with!
envy. purple with Indignation, livid with
fear, yellow with chagrin and scarlet
With embarrassment, the title proved to
be entirely apt.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1910-11-03

the per capita OF money Ia the co,,n-
~ - larger than ID any other. sav.
RANCE, and amounts to S36 for
= Of Y 100000 people.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1910-11-03

Uranium ores are reported TO have
been unearthed In Wodgina In western
Australia. Two small specimens have
been found in q r~egrnRtite vein of tan
tniite ipde, a foot from the surface. The
state g%eologist who is Of opinion that
pitchblerde, In which radium occurs.
will be discovered below water level,
ne the geological occurrences of this
mineral in other parts of the world are
identical with the conditions prevailing
~ Wodgtna, where c~rystaiized granite
Aykes are found.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1910-11-03

An ingenious and successful electric,
trap was devised for the catching of az
thief who had been robbing closets
In Brown university for a long time
without detection. A pocket book was
inserted between the jaws OF a spring
contact, the terminals of which werei
carried to an alarm IN a nearby office.
ThS purse was placed in the pocket
OF O pair of trousers which were hung
In q closet where the thief a been
successfully operating. The wires were
very neatly concealed. so that their
presence could not be detected by a
casual investigation. Az the purse was
distracted from the pocket the alarm
eas given and the thief was caught
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1910-11-03

Barnard CONCLUDES from his PERSONAL
observations Of cobras In Ceylon. says
the Scientific American, that the ser
pent's traditional love for music ia a.
pure fable, and that tho only effect OF
music is TO arouse q reptiles curiosity,
which In excited By any louo and acute
sound. The cobra protrudes it's head
froyn it's burrow alike on hearing the
snake chnrmer'a flute. the rafting OF q
chain or the sounds made by beating
tho ground with q switch. 1t appears
10 perceive only sounds OF high pitch.
tor its pays no attention to the low
notes of the flute or the beating OF the
drum Barnard also confirmed, In
Ceyion, the results OF observations
made In the London geological garden
en- the supr -aed power Of fascination
&xerted by serpents upon birds. and he
e%oneludek hat thia power OF fascina-I
Ann Aa also purely imaginary,
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1910-11-03
SECOND CONSERVATION
CONGRESS AT PIERRE

Pierre, S. D., Nov. 1.-Some time in.
January it is expected to hold a joint
conservation and dry farming congress
in this city. which will be far more
extensive in its scope han the con-
servation meeting held here last sum
mer. While the meeting has been def
initely decided upon for some time in
the winter, the exact date has not yet
been fixed. This will depend upon the
convenience of some of the speakers of
national prominence who are expected,
to be present. The session will be held
during the legislative session and the
delegates will be in a position to call
upon their members to assist in the
carrying out of any legislative phase
OF conservation which the congress
may decide upon as for the best in
terests OF the state.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1910-11-03

o. total Of $1,000 silk nightgown.
SxnOrtedg2 by Japan In 1908. Great
Sy1tnan called for 44se31 and the United
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1910-11-03

Much Significance was attached TO
Kha launching a day or so ago of
The tank steamer Currier at the Fore
river ship yards in Quincy, Mass. Many
larger and more costly vessels have
been built by the concern, including a
plumber OF United States war vessels,
but the currier Is the first vessel built
In tbs Bay state In half a century for
freight trade. and the Cuban company
which owns her is planning another
vessel for use likewise between Cuba
n the United States.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1910-11-03
AMONG 10000 WINNERS
LESS THAN 400 Ell

Aberdeen, S. d., Nov. 1.-Of the TO-
900 winners OF South Dakota reserva-
ton homesteads. less than 1000 had
fled at the close of the entries this
week, and there remains on the Stand
ing Rock and Cheyenne River reserva-
tons over 5000 quarter sections Of
land which will be open to general
homestead entry after November i. It
is expected a considerable number Will
be on hand the morning OF November
/ for the purpose OF securing home
steads. as much desirable land re-
mains untaken.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1910-11-03
SPURLING DAMAGE CASE
TAKES TIME OF COURT

Sioux Falls, s. D., Oct. 31.-The work
Of Offering testimony in the case Of
G. A. Squirting, Of Sioux Falls VS.. the
Dempster Mill Manufacturing company
Of Nebraska, after being in progress
for several days in the United States
court here, has been concluded. The
plaintiff seeks to recover damages in
the sum Of $4,000 for injuries received
by falling down an elevator shaft IN
the Sioux Falls branch house of the
company.
The federal grand jury which con
vened here some days ago has CON
cluded its work and been discharged
by Judge Garland. During the time the
jury was in session 1t had a large
amount Of work. A total Of 60 cases
were submitted to the jury, and from
this number 81 indictments were re-
turned.
Charles Red Bird, an Indian, was
arraigned before Judge Garland and
entered a plea Of not guilty to an in
dictment against him. Pleas Of guilty
We're entered by Howard Joseph White
Lance n Charles Arm, also Indians,
and they will be sentenced later.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1910-11-03

A2slfasts ireland, has had municipal
@n*sess v street car for 5 last