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The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1913-10-30

The postmaster Of a large CITY re-
ports that milliners are taking adj
vantage OF the new parcel post reguia-
the package.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1913-10-30

A story of the late poet laureate. Al
T Austin: He had been talking q
great deal about himself after a din
ner. as was his wont. TO the annoyance
OF the other guests. and at last he said:
Lady -. is 1t time for the poet lau-
reate TO go to bed?' N every one in
the room said Tes.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1913-10-30

OF the 343 women patients aan,,4.aa
TO Mfddlesex county {Englana1 asvu
iuns IN the last year. 293 were house
wives or domestic servant.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1913-10-30

Weight for weight. accorair.
English scientist. r. as = an
aple 9 flesh building food as beaT ~
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1913-10-30

An astronomical clock IN carr,
20 perfectly constructed that liz arrors
amount to only mi second In mora
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1913-10-30

In view OF the surplus of sioo. COS
shown In the municipal the
2.e0 citizens OF k~lingenberg. Ger
many. Were not only absoIved of all
taxation for the year. but were each
presented with a sum OF money from
the town treasury
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1913-10-30

9 than 100000 women ~
tne United states are employed ii other
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1913-10-30

A patient Englishman has carved Il.
kings monogram and similar devteas
on an 8 shell.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1913-10-30

The Philipptne islands produced 1so
~ tons q Manila hemp in 1911. Jaw
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1913-10-30
MARSHAL KYLE ACQUITTED
BY BEADLE COUNTY JtIRv

Huron, S. D.. Oct. 2S.--The Jury iii
the case of the State VS.. Marshall
Kyle, Of Hitchcock, tried in the circuit
court of this city, the charge being as
sault with intent to commit rape, re-
turned a verdict Of not guilty, after
hearing the testimony and argument
Tor two days. The jury was out less
than an hour Kyle is In the restaur-
ant business in Hitchcock, and the
conlpiaining witness was Katie Crosse,
8Iof the same place, who had been an,
1 ployed by him, the allegation being that
the assault occurred early last sumner.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1913-10-30

Y % years the average cost OF cam
clasna .a.In apo q week has IN
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1913-10-30

g Atlanta Ga. In the last n,ns
f cnt 3s0 new dwelling houses
have been erected. HOUSES
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1913-10-30

= stops we're introduced into En..
iisn In 1920. colons ia I5so
nnd ~semicolons IN 1859. = iooo
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1913-10-30

3 4 reflection Of the lights -
Lonuon mas been seen in favorabIe
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1913-10-30
REJoIcED OVER RESTORATION
OF FOOTBALL ATTRACTION

Sioux Falls, S. D., Oct. 25.-The an
nouncement that the football team Of
the Univ ersity of South Dakota had
rescinded it's action in ~canceling the
game to be played on the Sioux Falls
grounds Saturday of this week be-
tween the South Dakotans and the
University Of Denver squad, and that
the game would be played as original
ly scheduled, was received with pleas
ure by the residents of Sioux Falls
and lovers of football in this section of
the state in particular. Hundreds Of
football a n from cities n towns in
this part Of the state ave arranged
to be present. A local committe which
has charge of affairs on this end of the
line already has sold a large number
of tickets, and everything indicates
that h attendance at the game will
be a record breaker for South Dakota
football games. AS both teams are
stated to be at h heighth Of perfec-
ton the contest without doubt will be
the greatest football game ever played
in South Dakota.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1913-10-30

S~cotland's population Is 1911 cre.ts
81 than that Of Ireland. She il a1so
e5tWice as rich. : ago
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1913-10-30
SPECIAL DEMONSTRATION BY
DAIRY AND ALFALFA TRAIN


Plerre, 5 u. Oct. 25.-Ihe Immlgra-
ton bureau, together with the North
western railroad. the South Dahssa Ag-
ricultural college, and the State GARY
mems association, will run an alfalfa
and dairy train throughout South Da-
kota, beginning Monday November 8.
and an exhibit given of the best spe-
cimens Of dairy cattle, including Col
lege Belle Wayne" from the State col
lege. The initial schedule includes the
following towns for a tour of three
days:
Monday, November 8, Lake Preston,
De Smet. Iroquois, Huron. Washington,
Miller.
Tuesday, Highmore, Harold. Blunt,
Pierre. Capa, Midland.
Wednesday,, Nowlin. Powell Philip,
Cottonwood, Wall. Wasta. Underwood,
Rapid City.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1913-10-30

Ihe Indian ocean inita deepest parts
square miles.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1913-10-30
MuRDo's NEW DEEP WELL
SOLVES WATER pRoRl ga

Ffurre, s, p. Oct. 27.-Mnrdo.
Lyman county, has completed its new
deep we'll, whichhi is 1000 feet deep and
filed within 200 feet 81 the top with
exceptionally good water. A big pump
e installed and the town is supplied
with good fire protection as we'll as ex-
scellent drinking water. Previous to
the digging of the well they Iabored
under difficulties on the water PROPOSE
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1913-10-30
OFFICIALS REFUSE
TO ACCEPT REPORT
OF STATE EXAMINER
Tense Situation in Gregory Over
Auditing of City Accounts by
Request of Citizens.

Gregory, S. D., Oct. 25.-Much feeling
aas been aroused here over a state eX-
animation of the city's financial affairs,
brought about by a petition IN con-
iorfnity to a new law. The OF
The council reSented the examination
and refused to pay the special exam
ner, although the duty to do so is fully
provided.
The examination was made by Dep
1ty Examiner C. j. Alexander, a for
ner resident of Gregory county, who
vas appointed last spring as a MEM
Der of the executive accountants staff.
Mr.. Alexander's report shows a num-
Der of discrepancies and irregularities
in financial affairs here, but does not
charge deliberate embezzlement.
Most of the examiners objections are
made against the bills filed for the
various expense items, which he says
were not made by the claimants and
We're not properly certified, although
extended Investigation seemed to snow
that they We're bona fide claims.
He finds that a large number of war
rants were issued and bills paid with
out 2 proper showing of authority In
the council records. One compilation
of bills paid, without record authority,
totalled a little over $500.
Much OF the research related to funds
collected by the municipality during the
last registration rush, which was cell
tSStSo anu uiSpuiSeQ III aliiCi q
hazard fashion. A former official now
in Canada, is stated to be not quite
clear on the record as to his accounts
and local officials, who We're on his
bond, are charged in the report with
evident desire to shield him as a pro-
lection to themselves in the bond mat
ter.
Some definite shortages are shown In
collections made by former justices OF
the peace, who failed to turn over their
collections of fines. One of these testl-
fled hat the fines had been RENTED
by the mayor, who denied that he took
any such action.
The city board has declined to accept
a copy Of the report and is showing 3
disposition to ignore the findings. Some
of the citizens contemplate making a
demand on the city attorney for action
to secure payments from those shown
to be indebted to the city.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1913-10-30
DETAILS OF CONFESSION
SHOW BRUTAL MURDER

Rison, S. D., Oct. 25.-The details of
the confession of Joe Hickman, e
quarter blood negro who has been SEN
fenced to hang on December 3 for the
murder of Mrs. Ellen Fox and her
daughter, Mildred, on the night of Sep
TENDER %, have just been made public
here. Hickman stated that he went to-
the homestead shack of Mrs. F'ox about
midnight armed with an ak. The door
was closed. and when he attempted TO
enter Mrs. Fox refused to let him enter
and slammed the door in his face and
locked 1t. Hickman broke out q panel
of the door with his AK and unlocked
the door by reaching through the
broken panel. Then he forced his way
into the room, and when Mrs. Fox
fought him back, he struck her with
the AK IN the head, foul times, fol-
lowing the blows with three or four
more on her body. She fell to the floor.
on her face, and he struck her twice
in h back. Hickman then attacked
the girl, and is thought to have at
tempted to assault her, though he re-
fused to acknowledge that crime in his
confession. The girl resisted him, and
he struck her twice or the head with
the ak, cut off her right hand and in
flicted other injuries on her body.
After the woman and girl were dead,
Hickman said he carried their bodies to
the bed, poured kerosene over them
and set them on fire. Then he set fire
to the house.
Hickman was represented In court by
Attorney r. j. Drewrey, of Bison, wha
pleaded for a life sentence. E.. II. Lar
son, of Lake Norden, a brother of Mrs.
Fox, hired former Judge c.. C. Carpen.
ter, of Mobridge, and his partner, P
c. Morrison. to prosecute the case. and
i1 was through their efforts that the
negro vas induced to make his con,
~fession.
Judge r. l.. Dillman. of the Twelfth
judicial circuit, sentenced Hickman to
be hanged on December 5, for the muir,
der. He made a full confession Tues.
day of his crime, in writing, and Judge
Dillman sentenced him the following
day. Hickman displayed no emotion
whatever when sentence was imposed,
but kept the same stolid demeanor he
has sustained ever since his arrest.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1913-01-10
COLORED BOY
FOUND DEAD

Walter keenan,, a colored boy,
about thirteen years of age, was
found dead near the pump station
Wednesday. He had been dead but
an hour when found. He died from
gunshot wound over the heart, the
whole load of shot penetrating and
perhaps killing him instantly.
Robert McBeth, another colored
boy, about eighteen years of age, is
in Jail, and acknowledges killing the
boy, but says it was accidental. He
claims that the hammer of his gun
caught in limb and was accidentally
fired, killing the boy.
An inquest was held Thursday.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1913-01-10
PROPOSED
CONSOLIDATION

A meeting of the directors of the
Citizens National Bank, and the
Farmers & Merchants Loan & Trust
Company, was held December 28th,
1912, and the reports of the institu-
tions were made which showed the
most prosperous year they have ever
had. The usual semi-annual dividend
of three and one-half per cent. was
declared payable by both the Bank
and Trust Company, December 31st,
which will still leave the stocks worth
practically $125.O0 on the books.
Immediately after this, a joint
meeting of the directors of these two
institutions was held for the purpose
of discussing the consolidation of the
Citizens National Bank and the
Farmers & Merchants Loan & Trust
Company. Owing to the continued
growth in business in both the Bank
and Trust Company, and their being
so closely identified, it was decided
that greater success could be at
tanned by merging the two into one
and increasing the capital stock of
the Citizens National Bank not to ex-
ceed $1OO,OOO,.OO.
In carrying out this plan each
stockholder in the Trust Company
will receive in exchange like num-
ber of shares in the Bank as he held
the Trust Company.
This proposed increase will be vo-
ted on at the regular annual meet
ing to be held January 14th, 1918.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1913-01-10

ands. He is an applicant for the po-
sition of superintendent of the state
penitentiary.
Sheriff Fant is young man thirty
four years of age. He is the son of
Mr.. and Mrs. d. B. FAINT, of Santuc.
At the time of his election he held
the position of chief engineer and
mechanic at Monarch Mills. He is
possessed of sterling qualities and his
friends expect that in his election to
the high position of sheriff of his
county he will render faithful and eff
ficient service.
At the time of Sheriff FAINT taking
charge there were but five prisoners
in the county Jail, four United States
prisoners and one state prisoner.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1913-01-10
HORRIBLE TRAGEDY
PERFORATED LAST
FRIDAY At HERBERTS
MIR. James A. Edge, An Aged Mer-
chant at Herberts, Found Dead
With His Throat Cut From Ear to
Ear Besides Other Chastity Wounds.
Thought to be Work of Robbers.
No Clue to Foul Deed.

James A. Edge, a merchant at Her
berts, was found in his store at that
place with his throat cut from ear to
ear, a long cash from ear to mouth
and a crushed in skull last Friday
morning. The deed had been per-
petrated the night preceding.
The dastardly crime was commit
ted for the purpose of robbery, as
was shown by the fact that his pock-
cts were turned inside out, trunk
and drawers were rifled and other
signs of search for valuables were no.
ticed. A coroner's inquest was held
Tuesday but no clue was found.
Mr.. Edge was man held in high
esteem by all who knew him, and
the community in which he lived is
terribly wrought up over the matter.
Mr.. Edge had recently returned
from Chester where he had gone to
attend the burial of Mr.. D. P. Crosby.
In the pockets of the trousers worn
to the funeral, and which had been
exchanged for everyday clothes, was
found $50 in currency and check
for $3.50, which the robber failed to
get. In fact, it is supposed that but
small amount of cash was secured
by the robber, for Mr.. Edge had de-
posted money in the Carlisle bank
the day before his death.
The body of Mr.. Edge was discov-
cred about $3.50 o'clock Thursday by
Mr.. j. w. Cameron, who had gone to
the store to purchase some article of
merchandise. The body of the dead
man showed that he had then been
dead fer .bours.
) The remains were brought to I'm
Ian for burial at Hebron church, four
mics S0uths6S UhiUf, Slls6ruayr-1.s
Mr.. Edge was unmarried and was
about fifty years of age
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1913-01-10
Local Union Chartered.

The secretary of the State Farm
ers' Union issued charter yesterday
for new local union in Union coun-
ty. 1t is situated in the southern
part of the county in Cross Keys
township and is to be known as Sc
dalia local Union, No. BIT. j. w.
Sanders is the president and R. E.
Sanders is the secretary and for bus
mess agent Lowndes ]. Browning was
selected by the local union. The
postoffice address of all three of these
officers is Union, S. c., R. F. D. No.
2.
The deputy organizer in making
his report to the State secretary of
this organization added the follow
ing under the head of remarks:
81 think this will prove to be the
best local Union in the county. They
have good material to build out Of"
One of two other new organiza-
tions are expected in the same coun-
ty before the meeting of the State
Farmers Union in Columbia, jan
uary 10th, and some others in the
eastern part of the State.-Thurs-
days State.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1913-01-10
MILLIONS ARE LOST
IN RECORD FREEZE
Estimated Damage to Fruit Crop is
$40, ,0O0.OO0-Texas Covered With
Snow-Many Cattle Frozen.
Water Supply Cut of.

Los Angeles, Jan. From San
Bernardino to Los Angeles every acre
of oranges and lemons has been froz-
en-.
This was the statement that came
tonight from Pomona, centre of one
of the heaviest producing sections of
the citrus fruit belt. Only a fifth of
the crop may be saved, it was assert
ed. If this be true the total loss on
100000 acres of fruit will amount
close to $40,000,00
More conservative estimates, how
ever, figured the total damage at
$20,000,000. Between five and eight
million of this sum will be the loss
to railroads in curtailed freight re-
ceipts.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1913-01-10
Revival at Buffalo.

Rev. ]. Andrew Smith, evangelist
Of Enoree Presbytery, is conducting
a revival meeting this week at Buffa-
10. Rev. Mr.. Smith is well-known in
Union, having conducted a revival
meeting in the First Presbyterian
church here several months ago. He
is strong preacher and has been
very successful in soul-winning.
The public is cordially invited to
attend the services, beginning at $3.50
and 7:15 p. m. each day.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1913-01-10
Week of Prayer.

This week is being observed as a
week of prayer by the Woman's Mis-
sionary Society and the Young Wo-
mems Auxiliary of the First Baptist
church. The ladies are holding their
services in the parlors at the church
and the young women are meeting at
the home of Mrs. j. F. Caudle on
Mountain street. The meetings have
been very interesting and large
crowds have attended.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1913-01-10
MAN ATTEMPTS TO
COMMIT SUICIDE.

Mr.. Ollie Harris, watchman at
Monarch Mills, attempted suicide
Saturday afternoon about 3 o'clock.
He shot himself with .32 calibre re-
volver, the ball penetrating his body
just below the heart. At first it was
believed he would die of the wound,
but he has since rallied and will prob
ably revive.
The mad act was perpetrated while
Harris was on duty. He is married
and has large family of children.
He is about forty years of age.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1913-01-10
Davis-B

Mr.. VIM. Butler and Miss Ethel
Davis were quietly married on the
evening of January me 9th, 1912, at
the home of the brides parents, by
Rev. A. McA. Pittman. Only the rel
atives and a few intimate friends
were present. This now happy young
couple have many friends throughout
the county who wish for them much
happiness as they journey together
through life.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1913-01-10
WORK BEGINS ON
ICE PLANT

Building operations have begun on
the ice factory and cold storage
plant, a concern recently chartered
as the Union Ice and Fuel Company,
and capitalized at $4,000. The
buildings will be erected on the old
Rice Mill property on the Southern
railway. The machinery has been Or
dered and it is expected that the
building will be completed in 80 days.
The concern is promoted by local
business men.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1913-01-10
sen. TILLMAN URGES REFORM BY LAW
Senator Thinks State is in Jeopardy, and Advises Leg
islature to Safeguard Prfnary-Fears Another
Such Crisis Last SINNERS Campaign
and Primary-Says Election System
is Doomed Unless Reformed

1Iom repeClClOn Oh even RreaCer
corruption than we have already en-
dared. The State corporations and
Standard Oil, to say nothing of the
railroads, would use money lavishly,
and the Governorship and the United
States Senatorships, to say nothing
/ of the Congressional delegation,
wsald become pawns in the game Of
politics to be bought by the highest
bidders.
S, Remedy by Legislation.
"The Democratic party of South
Carolina, when it meets again in con-
vention; will no doubt deal with this
question, but the Legislature ought
to deal with it now, at this coming
session, while the memory is fresh
and knowledge of intensity of feel
ing has not faded away.
General Outline.
~ cannot and will not indicate just
what sort of law the Legislature
ought to pass. The details must be
worked out in committee, but I can
and will outline the general policy
which should govern us in this cri-
sis:
First: The primary ought to be
honest and fair and above all suspic-
ion.
Second: No man ought to object
to whatever expense and trouble are
necessary to secure such registra-
ton and preparation of the Demo-
cratic club rolls as will insure hon
esty and fair play. 1t must not be
left to hazard and guess work.
Third: Stringent rules and regu-
lations are required. No man should
participate in the primary to noni-
nate who is not willing and able to
stand tl1p lSSt 81 registtntion 10 par
&&lggrss te SnexaI election.
y seS ss.aa A nsis6 ia0t1itI Des1eH,e i.is,
and simple, but they must be enacted
into law, ip order to compel 'comph-
ance with them. Rigid punishment
ought to be. provided for any man
who neglects to comply with all con-
ditions and rules or he ought to lose
his vote. An honest and fairly con-
Quoted primary can and will COM
.mand the endorsement and support
of all right-thinking white people;
dishonest one will command the sup
port of nobody.
Reform or Death.
owe must either reform the pri-
mary system by law or see it die. No
decent man will object or resist the
rule of the majority fairly expressed.
Let us see to it that none but fairly
qualified citizens vote at the Demo-
cratic primary and danger of trouble
will disappear. If we do not safe
guard the primary system and make
it above suspicion good government
in the State is doomed. We want
no man in the Democratic primary
who votes the Republican or other
national ticket in the general cleo
tion.
81 write the above believing that 1
will never ask the people to vote for
me in another primary because I be.
lieve l will be dead before another
Senator to succeed me is elected
Therefore, no charge of selfish or
personal motive can be justly made
against me taking the position I do.
1t is solely because know the dan
ger, having passed through the cri-
sis once, that l make bold to write
this way"