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The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1911-12-28
MISTAKES OF THREE
AND A BLOCK TARGET
CAUSE ODESSA WRECK
Tragedy of Errors Lay at Bot
tom of the Columbian
Train Wreck.

Aberdeen, S. D., Dec, 23.--In order t,
| cause the accident at Odessa, MINI.
which resulted In the deaths of 10 per.
sons and injuries of 20 more. in tn,
opinion of ]. t. G1llick, superintendent
Of the Hastings and Dakota division
Of the Milwaukee road, four different
men erred in Judgment. Those men
are the dispatcher at Aberdeen, the
operator at Appleton, Mimi, the opera.
tor at Junction Switch. and the flag,
man on the Columbian" Said Mr.
Gillick:
THE accident at Odessa seems to
have been due to a peculiar chain o.
circumstances. In the first place, this
operator at Appleton must have in
dicated something to the operator al
Junction Switch n to the train dis,
patcher hat the first section of No
IS was coming at his station. Both
the operator at Junction Switch and
the dispatcher assumed the train was
coming at Appleton, and as that train
had to meet q westbound train al
Appleton, that would go to Correll, the
next station. for the second section, IL
Junction Switch and Corren for the
second section, and they both felt jus
titled under the circumstances in let
ting the second section enter the block
"Of course this was positively con-
trary to the rules governing the
IldliullIlS OI Trains uIlQer the DlOCk
rules, and just what prompted the &C
ton on their part Is hard for me to
understand, as in all my experience
never heard of similar instruction be-
ing given.
While this was taking place, the
first section of No. Is was standing at
Odessa waiting for the signal which
the train found against it, to be re
leased, so that that train could pro-
coed. The signal hat stopped the
first section of No. IS at Odessa is one
of our ordinary block signals. 1t has
been installed and in actual service
about five years, and has never failed
signal must have been pulled back to
its clear position by the operator
when he left the office, but he failed
to catch it in the groove that is in
the device to hold it.
While the~~train was standing at
Odessa, which is on a slight curve, the
view of the train was obscured by
cars standing on the Inside of the curve
on the sidetrack. The Aagman on first
Is, who was an experienced fiagman,
walked back far enough to disappear
on the curve, n the conductor OF
the train assumed that the fagman
was going the proper distance to hold
the second section. The fagman
failed to &c out the required distance
Or to leave any warning signals when
he returned to his train, unknown to
the conductor or others, and as a re-
suit the approaching train was not
properly tagged.
The part that was taken by the va
rious employees concerned in the ac-
cident was most unusual and l cannot
explain how so many of them erred in
Judgment at the same time as was
done in this case"
The rumor in Aberdeen that the
train dispatcher on duty at the time
of the wreck Noonan, had been dis
charged, proved Incorrect. The only
mar connected with the accident who
has SO far lost his position is the flag.
man on the first section of No. IS.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1911-12-28
DAKOTA COLLEGES
NOW IN CONFERENCE
New Organization Is Perfected
in
Rules Are Adopted.

Minneapolis, Mimi, Dec. 25.-At a
meeting Of representatives Of IL col
leges of Minnesota and North and
South Dakota here yesterday, the in
formal organization which has existed
for two ear was made formal and
the name Minnesota-Dakota Intercol-
legiate conference was adopted.
Two schools were added to the con-
ference this afternoon by unanimous
vote, st. Thomas, of Minnesota, and
the North Dakota School of Science
at Wahpeton.
Prof. H. O. Burgess of Manchester.
was elected president OF the conference
n Prof. e. F. Chandler, OF the Uni
Versity Of North Dakota, who has been
CHAIRMAN of the conference for the last
two years, secretary.
A committee also was appointed to
plan for a conference track meet to
be held here or IN st. Paul next spring.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1911-12-28

REDFIELD-Elaborate preparations are
being made for the annual James valley
poultry show, which will be held here
January 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6. The exhibit is ex-
pected to be an unusually fine one. and
will be made up of birds from all parts
of South Dakota. North Dakota, Mime
sofa, Iowa and Nebraska.
WEssINGTON--The lid has been
placed on dice shaking in Washington, and
the propitetors Of pool halls have been
ordered to exclude from their places OF
business all boys anusssiS years OF age.
CANOyA-Ne~ officers of the Woodmen
lodge for tine coming year are; Consul,
Fl r. Woodstock; advisor, w. T. Cough;
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1911-12-28

clerk, 8. E. strobel; banker, s. e. Law
PARkER-Through the efforts OF the
Commercial club q Juvenile band has been
organized with 80 members, 20 Of whom
own their own instruments.
WESsINGTON Under INSTRUCTIONS
from Washington a postal savings denart.
ment was added to the postoffce Thurs
day OF this week.
ABERDEEN--he Northern Normal
and Industrial school basketball team de-
Ieated the Edgeley, N. D., high school
team IN the first game of the seasoa, SO
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1911-12-28
SEVERELY INJURED THE
MISUSE or SPANK STlck

Sioux Falls, S. D, Dec. 25.-Bang!
me big cartridge in the spank stick"
Went on with a roar and the candidate
Jumped too, but the charge OF powder.
instead Of scattering harmlessly into
ppen space lodged in the person or p
=. kllieeFs, Tenth and Dakota avenue
na!,ager9 of Observation-Disclosures
tthho ~ = nE house. who, last night Joined
tsn owls and today lies III tie samaru
ara nospstal where skilled surgeons
sontn~n asaVoring to prevent blood pol
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1911-12-28
Scarab Of.

From the washington Star.
Miss Mary Garden was talking in
New York about the winters fashions
in evening gowns.
Some OF these black and white
gowns h said, are lovely. but 9TH
ers are too decollete.
"A bishop at & reception the other
nisht rose and took leave rather sud
denly.
why, bishop said his hostess In a
hurt tons When It's still so early
Il can't help II. dear lady said the
bishop. with a grim smile. You give
ae "a ~aEfl weirvsne, out your guests
are giving me altogether too much cold
shoulder"
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1911-12-28

Diving the investigation at Rome Of
the omu Flavia, on the Palatine.
the pavement of the dining hall of Do,
mltian. measuring LOCO square meters
IN area mas been discovered practically
ments belonging to the imperial palaces
OF the First century. being of oriental
granite with a border Of Numidian
marble and other African stones, In
teresting evidence of the heating ar
1angements Of the time is provided bv
the raising or the pavement from the
of hot air from a special heating f.n
mace. lur-
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1911-12-28

The death. at snainton. Yorks. Of the
rev. William Senior Salmon, recalls a
tu,ious custom that obtained in Elm
Motifs. The church possessed no ore.an
ana when the psalms or hymn was an,
h parish clerk used to strida
over the pews to the chancel, and there
Iaclns the congregation, gravelv Wits.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1911-12-28

statisticians and timid ladies a,,ka
ave long recognized the Bank as TIM
trn sss spot IN London for vehicular
county council return that It oniv inst
Deats the Marble Arch. In n {, dav 90
20. vehicles passed the Bank. and IT,
Marple Arch record was only 10 fa,yar
h~nlghtsbridge east Of Sloane strse.
was q g third with IL feo stec-,
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1911-12-28
The Ignorant Lady.
From the washington Star

Frank Miles Day, an architect, de-
sired to illustrate, at the T-SQuare club
in Philadelphia q piece of architectural
ignorance
Why" he said. 1T was as bsdas the
woman who listened 20 q lecture or
Cologne Cathedral, and, st the end.
shook the lecturers hand and said:
"Oh. thank you, sir. for your ulauzi-
mating remarks. I often wondered
where our colonial architecture came
from. Now. OF course, ! see thar II
comes from Cologne.tn
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1911-12-28

When Marshal Letebvre was made
Duke OF Dantzic, the new duchess (who
was the original OF Sardou's Nine. Sans
Genel. went to the Tulleries 60 thank
the Empress Josephine. Unacoustouaed
to call her by her new title, the usher
entered to take the orders of the cham
berlain in waiting; he returned and ad-
dressed her: Nine. la Marechala may
enter" The lady looked askanee at
him, but entered the salon and the
empress, rising, advanced a few steps
TO meet her, saying, with engaging gra-
clousness: How is the Duchess OF
Dantzic?" La M~arechale, instead of
answering, winked intelligently, and
then turning toward the usher, who
was In the act OF shutting the door.
Hey, my boy" said she, what do you
him of that? 2"
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1911-12-28
FIRE MARSHALL CRAFT
CONCLUDES TO REMAIN

Pierre. S. D., Dec. ga few days
ago.. State Fire Marshall f. A. Craft
rendered his resignation to Commits
sioner Basford. stating as a cause that
ne salary was insufficient. At the re-
cent Fire Prevention congress strong
resolutions were adopted by the as
commencing Mr.. Craft and urging him
10 retain the office. Also a $500 iudg-
ment against MI. Craft for an unlawfIl
prosecution. and secured through q legal
ts~c.inioalit.s.. vas paid by the associa-
ton. As a sesult, Mr.. Graf. has with
dsaNss his resignation
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1911-12-28

Inc official estimates OF the s-tranct,
ol the French army, as 1t was canl
poseo last year. show that there 49,
una a arms 5sl.4sl men. who could Me hs
serve az once BY soo. 900 from the fir 81
100000 would be broneht another J.
last line OF 100, 900 makes a ! and the
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1911-12-28

there +. american an products In wh,ch
churia are kerosene e, trade in Man
The value Of cigaret imnnst eigarets.
q from $4,000 in 1904 .'ta e In.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1911-12-28
What He Took.
From the Washington Star.

From the washington star.
Hilary X Adam, q detective, was
praising, at a banquet in Dubuque, the
generous warmth accorded by John d.
Rockefeller to shcriffs, bailitfs 9TH
er myrmidons of the law.
They don't get treated at John
DIS" said Mr.. Adair. AS old Cluss once
treated me,
"Cluss runs. you know. a saloon. l
gas waiting in his place one cold De-
eg,soe' co ,1gnt o, 70 nap fnom an ors1 innsr Mmvrt
wrapped in n heavy ulster.
why, hello. Adair." he said, shak-
ing me warmly by h hand. I'm glad
10 see you. Whatu you take2'
Well said I. I don't know-Im
not particular|
"Cluss, who had been watching me
auxiously, now butted IN with he
words:
Good! Slip on your overcoat, then.
II Wen take u walk. I was just
starting OUT"
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1911-12-28

The Dutch have q del,gn.-s,,
ma wav Of collecting their ~ orig
ai Tier Tue notice has been ICES Il,
s oney y not sent. the ausbor sven the
eng Of Two hungry milIt,amans place
~ to DO lodged and rna.s IN the
rs expense OF the dcfanitan tained at
e1aouiis q tho TAX is paid init the
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1911-12-28
HYDE SENTENCED.

Sioux Falls, S. D., Dec. 23.-
Charles L. Hyde, a wealthy real
estate dealer of Pierre, S. D.,
was sentenced today by United
States Judge Elliott, to one year
and three months in the federal
prison at Leavenworth, Kan, on
a conviction of having used the
mails to defraud in connection
with the sale Of town lots.
The judgment was stayed on
appeal to the United States cir
cult court of appeals.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1911-12-28
DAKOTA BLACK HANDLER
EVIDENTLY MAIL man
Federal and State Authorities
Join in Arrest of Sus-
pected Party.

Pierre, S. D., Dec. 23.-The Sugaa
county n the federal authorities last
night jointly arrested Frank Ripley, the
mail carrier who collected the letters
IN the Sul.y county black hand case,
on the charge of having mailed black
mailing letters threatening incendiary
burning of the property of Sam Thorpe
and Henry Esselbrugge. rich ranchmen.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1911-12-28

Our Dumb Animals" contains a pic-
ture Of a puppy. St. Bernard, made
from a Photograph taken by Harry A.
Moore, Of Muscatine, Ia. It is one Of
a collection of photographs which are
remarkable because they were made
by a man who has been blind since his
seventh year. In q description of the
remarkable achievements of the pho
graph the writer of the article saws
that the little dog was "curfo,s ava
restless before the camera. vet the ac-
companyins reproduction shows him
well posed and looking natural" all Of
which attests tho remarkable skill and
maker" luio
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1911-12-28

According to a statement made by g
well known teacher of dancing, there
VIII be a revival this year Of old fash
Toned dances. THE rapid and some
what boisterouE dances of a few years
ago. he said, had their day OF pop
ularity. but for several seasons the
moderate and more temperate move
ments have taken their place. Possibly,
the style of women's dresses had some.
thing to do with this. The uuadrille
and the minuet are In favor with many
persons. and they are coming back
Fhere Wi! always be young people who
Apache limit, but the waltz Of the com
ing season-and the waltz is really the
only dance-will be moderateN
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1911-12-28

.1hese Hgires represent the total cost
OF state government and contracting
and MAINTAINING the charitable, penal
and educational institutions,
ELK PoINT-one OF the greatest coyn
raisers IN the state is John DeBuhr, ir.,
living near here, whose force Of men re-
Gently completed the work of husking
1900 bushels Of corn off 1876 acres. He
also has 1000 bushels on 20 acres of shocked
corn,
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1911-12-28
COST OF STATE i.
SHOWS GRADUAL INCREASE

Pierre, S. D., Dec. 23.-P. J. Murphy,
deputy state auditor, has prepared sta
Issues showing the per capita cost Of
state government at five year periods
for the last Is years. It will be seen
that the per capita has nearly doubled
In this period. This is for
by the fact that there was no new
public building in 1900, and there have
been extensive additions to the various
plants maintained by the state each
year thereafter. The figures show.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-01-27
T he Markets.
NEW YORK STOCK MARKET.
Features of the Days Dealings In All
The Leading Stocks.

New York. Jan. 1.-THE stock market
Travelled today III the wcll-h"ateh pain
which il mas followed often IN recent
weeks. with some showing Of spirit in thS
first hour and little more than presence
Of conducting business during inc re-
mainder of the day, Prices ruled sllehtiy
above Yesterdays closing. and after Dup
in the first hour ana an immediate idiIE,
were maintained at 4 dead level with a
few isolated exceptions, The bulk of
trading WAS confined to the speculative
element on the floor ana the undertone
was firm for the most part, though at
times rejecting pressure IN the active
group, IN the last hour prices moved up
smattly and the close VAS firm
Reduction of the discount rate by the
C;4ul, If england WAS something of Il
surprise here in view Of the threatened
striupenev in the London money market
and the upward course of private dIs-
counts during the past fortnight Al
though technically Of favorable import.
the change met with no RESPONSE III the
local stock market. Money was reported
a shade easier in London. Quotations IN
the local money market were unchanged:
III, weekly statement OF the Bank of
England showed gain in total reserve
OF $4,000. an increase of from a25
per cent to 51SO per cent. in the proper
ton to the liability.
At hson and ST. Paul were strong fea-
lures of the railroad list. the former on
acco mt OF its satisfactory December
showing and the later by reason Of de-
cllaration of the regular Seml-annuaI
dividend of 81 per cent. despite misgiv-
iugs in some quarters. The Hartman
stocks were again under pressure, with
a renewal of reports that an unfavorable
decision in the merger case is imminent,
but held firm during most of the day ana
were completely strong at the close.
Declaration of the regular dividend on
Consolidated Gas fulfilled expectations
and seemed a natural sequence to recent
publication of the annual report. which
showed net earnings of only slightly IN
moved up 3 points. the Improvement be-
ing presuma hly due to recent large orders
for rails which the corporation has re-
ceived.
international financiers here were en-
couraged by recent utteranceS of a prom
inent English banker rejecting a favor
able view of present economic conditions
in this country. The December report Of
the Southern Railway shows decrease
in operating expense of 100000 with re-
duction in expenses which partially Off
set the loss. the shrinkage IN net oper-
ating revenue being S133.oCo Colorado
and Southern and Cincinnati, Hamilton
and Dayton both reported moderate gains
for December.
Foreign exchange was easier in direct
response to the fall in the English bank
rate, the decline reaching 10 points
The bond market was steady. Total
sales, par value, $2,902, eco. United States
bonds were unchanged on call.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-01-27
YOUNG WOMAN MISSING.
General Alarm for Miss Dorothy n. c.
Arnold of New York City.

New York. Jam. pa general alarm
was sent out Wednesday night FOR
Dorothy II. G. Arnold. - years
old. the daughter of Francis G
Arnold. a well-to-do importer. She
has been missing from her home
since 11.30 y. NJ. Dec. II, bus
although the family anG the police
have been searching quietly for her
ever since. they were ioath to make
her disappearance public until all
other hopes had been exhausted, The
family are sure. after a thorough
search, that it is not an affair of the
heart
When the Young woman left home
she said she Vas going down town to
buy an evening gown. She had with
her not more than $50 and it is known
that she stopped at two shops where
the family had accounts and bought
candy ana Il book to be sent home.
Every hospital and morgue has been
searched for her. not only here. but in
Boston and Washington, where the
family has friends and relatives.
on the day before she disappeared,
Miss Arnold gave a luncheon at Sher-
rvs to several IF her girl friends None
of them has seen her since.
Miss Arnold was Il niece of the late
Justice Peckham of the United States
supreme court.
Counsel for the family gave out a
description OF her Wednesday night in
part as follows:
"Twcnty-hve years old; feet, 4
inches in height; dark brown hair;
blue eyes, weighed 40 pounds, wore
a tailor made, plain. blue serge coat
suit; black velvet hat. black shoes.
black silk stockings, dark blue silk
waist; wore her hair full pompadour;
carried black fox fiat muff with white
points and black cloth handbag"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-01-27
Crew Taken from Shafner
After Intense Suffering,
British Schooner Wrecked Fri
day OF Nova Scotia.
Six Men Subsist Four Days on Raw
Meat and Condensed Milk.

Boston. Jan. .6.-kfter cliugiug 10
th"ir sinking ship for four days sub
shutting only Oh raw mr@t and con-
densed milk. the six men of the crew
of the british schooner Helen Shatntr
We're brought into port here Wednos-
cary night aboard tbe tlshns schooner
Josie and Phoebe.
capt. Larry Norris # the Josie and
Phoebe sail h. picked up the men
from their WrreI about 80 miles West
OF Seal island. off tho Nova Scotia
coast, Friday. The Tad been cling
Ing To the water fHyd craft for four
days mon.cntarilN expecting IL be
swallowed mp in tte sea. They "cre
ghastiN with hunger and all were
saifrtinp from frost bitten hands. feet
and faces.
The rescued men are capt. Isaac
T. Hopkins of Halifax, Mate William
Gtcr's. Cook George HarpnIl and Sea
ia5n Stephen Norgc, William M'Grath
Jnl Bruce Austin.
G.tpt. Hopkins saii ha left Port
castings. y :. ealy in January
W.th 100000 feet al III nb'r consigned
Ia this city Severe Weather forced
the vessel into port It SheIhurnc. \. s.
Hyn"rr he remained until Jam. l..
Fhe schooner had been out from
ShelbUrnc but one day when she be
san to leak About A. miles west OF
Seal island she went down t. her beam
ends and the captain ordered the two
masts cut away To- prevent the schoon-
er CapSiziHg.
With can Of Taint for fuel the men
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-01-27
Vote Selling Investigation
In VsTmiIion Co., Ohio,
Getting Down Where Democrat
&c Officials Are Involved.
The Gun Loaded for Republicans
Shows Signs OF Kicking.

Danviil". Ill. Jan. 6.-NermiHion
cpnnty,s grand Jury Investigation of
alleged vote traffic took on new life
"Wednesday and involved the inStigator
Judge r. K. kimbrouGh, and dozen
other prominent Democratic politicians
III Speaker Joseph @. Cannon's home
county. Judge kimhrough. MAY or
Lewis Plat and several others
Wednesday were summoned 10 tcsti-
~ before the grand iHry which the
judge lsid charged To make an invtsti-
cation of ballots castduring the last Is
months. 4 little mere than IL months
a-o Mavor Plat aud Judge Kimhrallg!t
We're el""ted to office and by Wednes
days action their own election Will In
brought INTO tn, investigations Mayer
Plat and Jldge KiUbrough announr-
81 tlat they would go before the III
qaiSitors and tell al they knew.
The suhpoonas were issued for
JElEc kimhroueh, Mavor Platt ami
Other Democrats after the appearane.
of Charles Knox, unsuccessful Repub-
lcau candidate tor sheriff 1T the pri-
marigs. before Tho stand jury Wednes-
day.
Foreman isaac woodward of the grand
jury, Who has all along said Just wait
We'll get To the lotion of this thing. .
had ITO comment In make Wednesday
night about the new subpocnas.
Until the sudden turn of affairs
Wednesday, those Whn Wetc chiefly under
lire were Sheriff John Z Shepard and
supporters Of Speaker Cannon, all Re
publicau$. If the iualry gees back more
than u months. a. Indicated by the list
% witnesses named Wednesday. it will
open To attack the election in which the
Democrats, Mayor rlatt and Judge Kim
hrough. were successful.
Among the witnesses before the grand
jury Wednesday was Peter Sanischas, 4
politician who has considerable influence
among the Greek voters in Danyille. lie
spent 1 hour ana 70 minutes before the
questiourrs. lie announced before that
lie would tell all h. knew. which, he add
ed. WAS nothing.
Curtiss Redden, an attorney, for
merly football coach Of University of
Michigan. also gave testimony before
the grand jury. It is hot certain III
what connection rs VAS called.
How far the new situation viii carry
the inauisiters IS pFebleffatieal. Near
~ every public officer III NermiilioH
county says he Knows oil vote traffic
ing, but none has expressed willing
ross 10 give tins Information t. the
jury unless Cleaning W the whole
situation be agreed t.
Mayor Fiatt Wednesday would not
discuss a story that Earl chambers.
chauffeur dr"le Judge kimbrough and
7 l, 81. -