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The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1912-10-03
CRANKS OF ALL KINDS
BOTHER LEE M'CLUNG

Wasl1tngton-When United States Treas
urer Lee McClung has nothing else on his
mind he can find time for official diver
sion by answering letters from cranks.
Every now and then some one springs a
new idea whereby the people of the
United States may have plenty OF money
without skfmping or worrying about
small change.
Recently Mr.. McClung got a letter from
a western man who had a propositjon
which If worked out would enable every
person in the country to borrow all the
money he wanted at any time from the
public funds mot otherwise appropriated,
as the statesmen say. The beauty Of this
plan was that nobody would have to both
er the pesky banks and any old kind of
collateral would do. The effect on tho
government wasn't specifically described
in the letter.
Another letter from a gentleman mod
estly describing himself as ''the king of
America" demanded that the treasurer
call In all the money in circulation. The
purpose of the writer wasn't quite clear.
This letter first went to the office of the
secretary OF the treasury, but wound up
in Meetings. office, and the genial treas
urer had to reply to 1t formally,
Then, again, McClung is kept busy with
letter writer's who want confederate and
other worthless kinds OF money redeemed.
Quite frequently a consignment Of ..shin-
plasters' finds 1t way to him. There's a
premium on some of the obsolete varieties
OF 'shin-plasters," but other varieties are
practically worthless. The premium EXISTS
merely because there Is a demand for this
old paper by certain collectors and numis-
matists.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1912-10-03
THINGS TO EAT With
GAME AND OYSTERS
Ways and Means to Make
Most OF the September
Delectables.

September is highly esteemed among
the months by those who like good
things to eat. 1t brings the choicest
foods to town after an absence of
many months. Small game birds Of
every kin are coming to market in
plenty, a the New York Sun. Can
vas back, ruddy, mallard, red head and
teal ducks, grouse, partridges, squads
and spring turkeys, oysters, scallops
and perch are some of the long miss
ing dainties that again grace the
table.
Som of the smaller birds, such as
the teal and the rudy duck, have lit
tie meat on them save what is on the
breast, and the need of q press to
serve them properly makes them more
popular at the clubs n restaurants
than at home. Partridge and SQUADS
are more easily cooked and are a
pleasant luxury at this season. Young
turkey Is one of the very choicest
FOODS on the list and is at its best
when planked with plenty of butter
used IN the baSting.
The free use of butter should be-
the rule in cooking all of the gam
BIRDS, cartridges and guinea hens par
ticularly, as the flesh Is inclined to be
dry. The latter fowl mas won many
admirers among epicures. 1t requires
careful cooking n toughens If it is
kept too long in the oven or on the
broiler. Planking is the ideal method
wi tbiS dilu all Tie uTler TleShed birds.
as the fla surface admits Of quick
cooking and receives and holds the
melted butter used for basting.
With wild ducks and broiled birds
generally there should always be q
good jelly served. Currant Is the fay-
orite, but orange salad, or sauce makes
a good accompaniment. Grape ielly.
which can be had fresh just now. is al.
so delicious. especially with the spring
turkey n guinea hen.
Fried hominy Is always served with
canvas back ducks, and rice is liked
by some gourmets with birds. Celery
salaa or celery stalks are another ad-
dltion. To broil the canvas back.
which is a faVorite method of cooking
IL, the bird is plucked, singed and
wiped off carefully. Put it under a
quick broiler or over Goals if possible in
q hot double broiling iron. Expose the
inside to the fire IL minutes! then turn
the skin side to the fire until it broils.
The Delmonico way Of broiling ducks
has never varied, and is very popular.
The duck Is split down the back and
rubbed with oil, seasoned with salt
n pepper and broiled over hot Goals.
the time allowance being IL minutes
for the flesh side.
A sauce is made from melted butter
two tablespoons of butter mixed with
a tablespoon of chopped parsley. the
juice of a lemon and salt and pepnar
used sparingly. This sauce is noiIred
on the hot duck just as it is sent TO
the table.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1912-10-03
ARREsTlMo FLIGHT OF TINE
German Scientists Advise the Eating
of Egg Shells by Those Who
Approach Old Age.

Two Germans, deep thinkers-Pro-
fessors Emmerich and Loewe-state
that egg shells eaten increase the
power of resistance against "the with
ering blight Of time" add weight to
the body, activity to the brain and
strength to the heart; that they de-
stroy injurious bacilli, prevent infiam-
nation and disease and lend courage
and energy. This reminds me, Philip
Hale writes in the Boston Herald, of
the preparation advertised in London
thirty OF more years ago as removing
superf1uous hair, being an excellent
substitute for table butter, none genu-
inc unless stamped Oh the blade.
Eustace Miles, the English court ten
mis- player and vegetarian, says be had
an old nurse who used to eat egg
shells and crunch them joyfully be-
between the teeth that happened to
meet, and she said she ate the shells
side of the throat" The discovery
Of the German scientist is peculiarly
welcome to jewellers by the ocean
for it is a well-known fact that if you
do not break egg shells the witches
will put out to sea in them to wreck
vessels. and If you burn the shells
the hens will cease to lay. Further
more. as eggs are now absurdly high
even case eggs-in the neighbour
hood it seems a pity to waste any
part of them.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1912-10-03
The First Toast.

Wilson Miner. the well-known
y%iveur, explained, on a New York rooi
garden, the origin of the wore toast
-toasting a lady.
You will remember he began,
that in olden times it was the custom
To serve punch with toasted-that Is
to say, roasted-apples floating in it.
These apples We're called the toast.
The toast-remember that.
Well, it happened at Bath one day
that a celebrated beauty stood in the
Cross Bath, surrounded by a throng
OF admirers, and one Of these admir-.
ers, intoxicated with admiration, took
. glass of the water in which the
beauty stood, and holding 1t aloft,
drank her health, draining the water
to the last drop.
Beau Nash, who stood near by,
shouted:
~ like not the punch, but I would
I had the toast!'"
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1912-10-03
HARD TO GEE.
Even Whom the Facts About cones
+ Plain.

It is curious how people will refuse
to believe what one can clearly see.
Tell the average maj or woman that
the slow but cumulative poisonous
effect Of caffeine-the alkaloid In tea
and coffee-tends to weaken the heart,
upset the nervous system and cause
Indigestion. and they may laugh 1t
you II xhey don't know the facts.
Prove Is by science or by practical
demonstration In the recovery of cof-
fee drinkers from the above condi-
lions, and : large per cent OF the hui
man family win shrug their ~shoulders.
take some drugs and-keep on drink
Ing coffee or tea.
Coffee never agreed with me nor
with several members of our house
hold" writes a lady. 1T enervatea,
depresses ard creates q feeling Of
ianguor and heavinessl It was only
BY leaving on coffee and using Postum
that we discovered the cause and way
out Of these ills.
THE only reason, / am sure, why
Postum is mot used altogether to the
excIusion OF ordinary coffee 10. many
persons do not know and do not seem
willing % learn the facts and how to
prepare this nutritious beverage
There's only one way-according to
direcdons-boiI 1t fully Is minutes
Then Il Il delicious" Name given by
Postum CO, Battle Creek. Mich. Read
the little book, 1.-THE Road to Well
yilIa.s II pkxs. ssThere's q reason"
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1912-10-03
Nothing More to Live For.

Without question, the Scots curler
OF whom Lord Lyveden tells in Fry's
Magazine placed the proper value on
his sport,
During a recent curling-match in
switzerland, the skip of one of the
teams, who happened to be a Scots
man, was so delighted with the accu-
rate shot of n of his team, that he
was heard to address him in the fol-
lowing manner: Lie down and dee,
mon; lie down and dee. Yen never
lIAy a liner stane nor that if We live 10
be a hundred
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1912-10-03
Point for Sherlock Holmes.

Somebody wondered how long a GER
lain woman who had just left the
room had been married.
About is years said the ieweler.
How do you know" asked the jew
eler's wife. You never saw her until
tonight"
Il can tell by the size Of her we'd
ding ring" he replied. The width Of
wedding rings changes about every
I'VE years. The kind she wears was
In style Is years ago"
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1912-10-03
thoughtful Wife.

Think I'll go to the ball game to-
day"
All right. Is there a telephone at
DE grcunds?"
There's one near there. Why?"
If the home team loses 1 want you
% telephone me, so that J. can take
Me children and go over to mothers
until you get your temper back"
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1912-10-03
Continued Next week.)
Lightning Locked Her Hands.
Bethlehem, Pa, Telegram to the Philadel-

phia Record.
Lightning played an odd prank on
Mrs. Henry I. Koch, Of Northampton.
While q severe electric storm was at
Its height Tuesday night, the woman
picked up a galvanized bucket. A Sc
we're bolt Of lightning flashed at the
moment her hand touched the bucket,
and when she tried to put the bucket
down she found that she could not re-
lease her hold. It took several minutes
of hard work on the part OF two per-
sons to wedge the woman's hand loose.
Aside from being severely shocked.
the woman escaped injury.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1912-10-03
Cropping.

Cropping.
What is Miss Hammerah trying to
play on the piano?"
In the Shadow"
II thought she seemed to be hav-
mg some difficulty In finding the right
keys"
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1912-10-03
Wanted a Bite.

Oh, yes; it was raining-had been
all day. But they didn't mind that 50
much; o see, they were fishermen.
All the same, they were trudgins
home, with weary steps and very
weary-looking faces.
Their baskets were empty, and to
be candid, they were in a very bad
temper.
AS they entered the little village 8
large dog ran at one of the party,
The dog had a ferocious look, and
was barking %furiously. But the fisher
mar did not take much alarm at the
animal. He just kicked it away care.
lessly.
Aren't you afraid he'll go for
your" inquired another Of the party,
somewhat %anxiously.
The n who had kicked at the dos
looked at his companion in a sorrow.
full amer.
Il only wish he would" he replied.
I'd chance almost anything to be able
to go home and say I'd had a bite!"
A Dead Ono.
"The doctor says that will live
about a year."
THAT will be a great change for
you"
What will?"
Living"
Many a fellow fails to hit the bulls
y in the big shoot because he has
wasted all his ammunition in practice.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1912-10-03
MeIancholx Eaot.

Man Is weak. That Is why he In
vests In . cantaloup when he knows
the chances are ten to one against
him.-Toledo Blade.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1912-10-03

Might may overcome right, but 1t
can never destroy 1t.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1912-10-03

Builders of a 2o0-foot concrete chin
ney In Germany used the reinforcing
steel as q lightning rod.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1912-10-03
SYNOPSIS.

SI1NOI I0Io.
The story opens in Brussels. Louisa
Harris, a charming English girl OF family,
friends and wealth. while absently walk
Ing along the Boulevard Waterloo in q
November rain. runs into q tragedy.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1912-10-03

Many a fellow fails to hit the bulls
eye in the big shoot because he has
wasted all his ammunition in practice.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1912-10-03

The papers proving Phillips claim were
left In his room and his rascally room,
mate knew how to use them and guessed
in London and his hold over Lord Rad
cliffe. until finally the old mans love for
Luke prompted the second murder.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1912-10-03

The scene shifts to London. Luke de
Mountford, Louisa's affianced, the nephew
and heir of the eccentric and wealthy
Lord Radcliffe, is In trouble. An alleged
direct heir, the unknown son Of another
brother. has notified Lord Radcliffe Of his
ciSlms. The old man, passionately fond
or Luke, claims that he has examined the
papers and that the is an Inn
The Press., 1912-04-10

were chosen: In this district Stephen Case and Fred Wright, and for the Westford society, Marion Chapman and F. O. Barlow. Steven Case was chosen tossefyeeon town committed.
 ', 50 far#as saweatKer was concerned Easter Sunday in the morning was all that could be desired, and so the Bible school concert was held with success in every respect. This. was the opportunity for the children to express themselves and their recita- ttions made up the greater part of the program. There was also very. ap- spEopriate music furnished by the choir There was an attendance of 100 people. ..'..."
 s4 Last week Monday evening a com- pany 3of twenty five neighbors and friends met at the home of MT. and Mrs. Fred Bebbington and gave them Ia complete surprise upon the youthful 1tEembefs of tie household, Frank and Thdmas Bebbington. It was Frank $ 2gth' ;birthday. It was 12 o'clock twhen the visitors began to leave for honfe.i 7The evening was passed in a very pleasant manner, with games, .socials chats. and plenteous refresh me1tsi of cake and n0fees Gsas ss n 1
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Superior Court.

The April term opened yesterday
 with Judge J. H. Reed on the bench.
 Two state cases were disposed of.
 Walter Timmisn, charged with assault
 with intent to ravish, pleaded guilty
 and was sentenced to a year in jail.
 Edward Clark pleaded guilty to theft
 of poultry and was sentenced to nine
 months in jail. Short calendar mat
 ters were disposed of as follows: In
 the case of Frank H. Grant against D..
 B. Roberts, ct al., motion to expunge
 was argued and decision was reserved.
 Plaintiff is to file reasons in three weeks in. the case of Elsie J. Fuller's appeal from probate. Amendment was allowed in the case of w: F.
 Desso against Rose Stephenson. Plain tiff was ordered to file a bond for $75 in the case of Alonzo Hurd against James Billings. In the case of John w. Scanlon against Walton A. Parish, the parties agreed on, an order extend- ing the time for redemption. Defend ant was ordered to plead in ten days in the case of the City of Rockville against the Rock Manufacturing com pany. Foreclosure was granted in the case of Edgar B. Smith against Mike Fedorka. The amount due is $551. The time limit is the second Monday; of June. Assignment of. cases was made as follows: Tuesday, April 1 6, Mary Maggia of Stafford against the Connecticut company; April 23, Julia E. Spinney against Benjamin F. Farrar; April 24, Lewis B. Whitcomb against Allen G. Wickwire; April 30, B. K. Bloch against S. W. Sadlak April 25, Susan B. Fuller's appeal from probate; April 25, Herman Du- dek against Clark Whitehouse.
 The following jurors were, drawn on Saturday: Howard Dickinson and Philip Doyle of Holland, A. E, Brink of AndoVer, Gary D. Carpenter of Bolton, Albert E. Brown of Colum- bia, Walter A. Washburn of Coventry, John W. Grote and Henry c. PinneyI of Ellington, Hart B. Buell. of Hebron, Dan 0. Flaherty of Mansfield, Edwin l ,. Bubgee and Frank ". Kibbe of l 5omers, Theodore M. Lyon and Will liam H. Bumstead of Stafford, George Eowne of Union, George N., Skinner and George M. Cox of Vernon, Eddy | Fl. Burdick of Wilmington.
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ASHFORD. WegtfOrd

Tax Collector Mercy is on duty col; lecting this week and is meeting with good success.
 Mrs. Kooelchk is in hospital in New York, where she has had an operation. Although it was very serious, she is now improving and will return soon.
 Joseph Veriga moved here from Monson, Saturday, and occupies the house vacated by Ed. Hughes. MT. Hughes has moved to the David Chism place and is in the employ of George Buck.
 William A. Buxton, 67,s Wl1eg has been ill for long time, died Friday morning. The funeral was held. at the Westford church Sunday at 2. D.. m. His wife died March 18, and his daughter. Mrs.. Alice M. Lowe, died March IT. One daughter, .. Mrs. Etta M. Walker, survives.
 Warrenville. &e ays.
 Mrs. M. s. Louks and Merrill Jr..p who have passed the winter in East Orange, N. J., have returned5to their home in. this village for the summer.
 The republicans held their caucus on Saturday and the following dele-i gates for the convention at New Haven
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FIvino Fish.


 r.. Flying fish swim in shoals varying In number from a dozen to hundred or more. They often leave the water at once, darting through the air in the same direction for 200 yards or more. and then descend to the water quickly, ,visfng again and then renewing their j flight Sometimes the dolphin may be seen in rapid pursuit, taking great leaps out of the water and gaining upon his prey, which take shorter and shorter flights, vainly trying to escape. until they sink exhausted. Sometimes the larger sea birds catch flying fish in the air. The question whether the flying fish use their fins at all as wings is not fully decided. The power of flight is limited to the time the flns re- main moist.
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HOLLAND.

Miss Mary M. Bartlett of New Y,orl
 is spending some time in town. ; Mrs. Charles H. Sterry and Mrs
 Frank T. Newcomb are the hostesses ! Miss Phoebe Bowers spent part O.
 last week with her sister, Mrs. Alel shearer, of Oakland. - -:
 Max Prager of Long Island spent Sunday with his parents, MT. and Mrs. Max Prager, ST. ,-' ,.
 Mrs. Gilbert P. Babcock, has been spending a week in New York, the guest of her son, Frank Babcock. '-:
 The ladies' society of the Congre. gational church will give a supper in the church parlors Friday evening.
 Miss Ida Mccormick of Hartford was the guest over Sunday of her par. ents, MT. and Mrs. Andrew J. Mc- Cormick. .., s'.- - T.. .r ..
 N. o. Ward will be at the Tolland d Street town hall next Monday for the last time to receive all taxes due at this time. --. >.1: .',- --
 There will be a special town meet ing of the town of Holland Saturday afternoon, April 13, at 2 o'clock in the town hall.
 Mrs. Charles Barrows and Miss Hattie Jewett of New Britain have been spending some time with Gil bert P. Babcock and family.
 Rufus J. Leonard, George Brown and Miss Marjory Baldwin have re- turned from their trip to Washington and report fine time. .
 The Ladies' Aid of Lee M. B. church will meet in the town. hall Wednesday afternoon and evening. Supper will be served from six to eight o'clock. .a.
 Miss Florence Leonard, assistant principal of the high school at New Hartford, is spending her Easter va- cation with her parents, MT. and Mrs. O. A. Leonard.
 Special Easter sermon and music were given at the Congregational church Sunday The choir sang an Easter response, also Easter anthem,
 Praise the Lord. '' The evening was so stormy that the services were omitted in both churches.
 B. V. Smith of Wilmington, editor of the Connecticut Farmer, will give an address to the grange Tuesday evening on Poultry Raising" !" This will be an open meeting to enable the public to enjoy MT. Smiths ad- dress.
 Miss Lilla s. Agard, who has been one of the faculty of the high school at Great Neck, Long Island, has re- l signed her position and is spending some time with her parents, Judge and Mrs. Edwin s. Agard.
 Charles s. Hurlbus has been ap- pointed town fire warden by the state fire warden, and he in turn has ap- pointed his fire deputies: Lorenzo R. Sparrow, Charles Tyler, Abial l.. Metcalf, Joseph Metcalf, Cornell Green, Robert s. Amidon, William Felber. Thomas Root, Samuel John 'on, Clayton Reed.
 The republicans held their caucus Q elect delegates to state convention It New Haven April 16 and l7 Fri lay evening. The following dele yates were elected Edward E. Full CT, Gilbert P. Babcock, Edwin s. Agard, Lewis B. Price; town commit ee, Edwin S. Agard, Lewis B. Price, 1harles S Hurlbut.. .ls.s s.
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DIsTRICT OF ASHFORD. ss Pro

1J bate Court, April 9th, A. D., 1912
 Estate of William A. Buxton, late of Ashford in said district, deceased.
 Upon the application of Etta M. Walker pray ing that an instrument in writing purportinR to be the last will and testament of said William A Buxton, deceased, may be proved. approved, allowed and admitted to probate as per appIica- tion on file more fully appears, it is
 Ordered that said application be heard and de- said district, on the 2Oth day of April, A. D, 1912, at l o'clock in the afternoon, and that notice be given of the pendency of said applica, tion and the time and place of hearing thereon, by publishing this order once in some newspaper having circulation in said district and by posting copy thereof on the public sign post in seven days before the day of said hearing.
 OSCAR D. BAKER Judge
The Press., 1912-04-10
NIsTRICT OF soMERs, ss. Probat

1V Court, April 8, A. D. 19l2
 Estate of Elizabeth F. Wood late of somers, in sad district
 Upon the application of Oliver L.. Wolcott praying that an instrument in writing purport- Ing to be the last will and testament and co. dicils thereto of said Lura H Kellogg. deceased may be proved. approved, allowed and admitted to probate, as by application on file more fully appears, 1t is 5s, s-... *a
 Ordered-That said application be heard and determined at the Probate Oflice in Somers, in said district, on. the 20th day Of April, A. D. 19l2,at o'clock in the forenoon, ,and that pub lie notice be given of the pendency Of said appli- cation and the time and place of hearing there- on, by publishing the same once in some news paper having circulation in said district, and by posting copy thereof on the public sign- post in the town Of SOmers, in said District, at least i've days before said day Of hearing
 CHAkLES s. FULLER. Judge.
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-NOTTGE.

Notice is hereby given that town tax of peI cent. on dollar has been laid on list of 1911 and will be due and payable Onsthe first day ol April, 1919. Sam Town HaI i tcwn siogI os cIa,d w n N Mora a S1s April lst, Monday. April 8, and Monday ,sApTil 15s 1912, from ten o'clock a. m. until four o'clock
 All taxes remaining unpaid AprIi 30Th. 19l2. will be subject to interest at the rate of 9 per cent. per alnum and all lawful charges.
 Signed March il, 1919.
 M N. O. WARD, Collector ofTaxes, Holland.
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RESTRICT OF ASHFORD ss p

bate Court. Apr1l 8th, 1912.
 Estate of Sarah A. Buxton, late of Ashford, il said district, deceased
 Upon the application of Etta M. Walker, pray ing that an 1DstI umenG in writing purporting tc be the last will and testament or said arah A Buxton, deceased may be proved, approved, al lowed and admitted to probate, as per applica t1on on f1le more fully appears, 1t Is
 Ordered that said application be heard and de term'ned at the Probate Office in Ashford iI said district, on the goth day of April, A D.. 1919, at one o'clock in the afternoon, and that notce be given of the pendency of said applica. tion and the time and place of hearing thereon by publishing this order once in some newspa. per having q circulation in said district, and by posting copy thereof on the pubic sign. post in the town of Ashford in said district, at least seven days before said day of hearing.
 OSCAR ID RAKER ,Iudpe