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The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1915-10-14
From the Tyndail Register.

Miss Bertha Schmierer has re-
turned from a months visit in Chi.
cago and will again resume work
with her music class. She was in
Tyndall Thursday making arrange
ments with her pupils.
VIM. Thompson, Il. A. Eads, G.
3. Hedrick and VIM. Thompsonj r.
returned Tuesday from an overland
trip TO Huron. They are we'll pleas
cd with Beadle county land and
the crops raised there this season.
We would not be surprised to learn
Of some Of them investing in land
IN that county.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1915-10-14
From the Lesterviiie Ledger.

From the Baskerville Ledger.
I Henry Czerney. who had one oil
his big toes nearly severed in a
gasoline engine a few weeks ago
was taken to Scotland Monday
and the toe taken off. The Ledger
understands that Henry is getting
along nicely now.
Farmers report hos cholera ram
pant in many sections Of the coun-
~. Many farmers have lost their
entire herds already and the dis
case is spreading rapidly. Farmers
who havs examined the dead car.
Classes say that it ia worms that is
causing the death Of their hogs.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1915-10-14
HaM,a ThIk2

Ws offer One Hundred Dollars Re
ward for any case of Catarrh that can
not be cured by HALLS Catarrh Cure.
u. CHENEY & CO., Toledo. O,
Wsthe undersigned, have known F,
j. Cheney for the last Is years, and be
lieve him perfectly honorable in AL
business transactions and financially
able to carry out any obligations made
by his firm.
NATIONAL BANK OF COMMERCE,
Toledo, O.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken i%nternal-
~, acting directly upon the blood and
mucous surfaces of the system. Testi-
monials sent free. Price 76 cents per
bottle. Sold by all Druggists.
Take Halls Family pills for consti-
patton.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1915-10-14
From the Hutchinson Herald

Chr. Aisenbrey fell Friday NOR
ming and broke his left arm just
above the wrist and has been in
bed ever since.
Bert Swanton received a mes
sage that his mother vas very sick
and he left for Wisconsin Saturday
morning.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1915-10-14

From the Tyudall Tribune.
Dick Walliser is again one of the
city draymen, having bought oul
The Mike Olivia dray line last Sat.
urday.
i. ]. Krall disposed Of his jeWelry
business last Saturday to Mr.. w.
is Wixscn, Of Hawarden, Iowa,
who 81 once took charge, Mr.. Krall
retaining his optical and musical
business.
Friends of v. J.. Ptak will be
pleased 10 learn that oil has been
struck on bin land in Texas. The
extent Of The flow has not yet been
aaesrtainsd but IN any event ii will
b yery valuable.
Friends III Tyndall received the
~ rns6sags This week that August
&6ae7ar did isst Saturday, Octob.
~ 3 Is ~ Ipras il Longmont,
sadips Ssaah bsing caused By tuber-
asaapais- Hs lss been i sufferer
dz0n ataiie aasasa disease Tor many
tsazs md apEang nv past seven
months had moi been sbIe 10 leaye
hnlhsa.
ATsgnat &ahaaier sas reared Oh
AaBon Honnas sSpnnty farm near
asniiall md Ak nsnJ ysars WAS
IA sanalIoyae III khs local post Office.
Albort ten yaass sge ~ resigned
lpn ~ pa4iiaD Il ~ post ofise
. apneEt j posflios y railway
atsr m0yiug il Color.
~ % ~ heaith. Nh. schaffer
MlsA 6En1htG u MI. ma Mrs.
Rhip Hs
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1915-10-14
POLITICAL PRAYER MEETINGS

It Ia a sad day for Christianity when
the church bells caIl the COMMITMENTS
together for q political prayer meet
ing such gatherings mark the high
ride cf religious political fanaticism,
put bitterness into the lives Of men;
Eass tine flames Of class hatred and de-
ssroy Christian influence in the COM
Iaanfty The spirit actuating such
meetings 10 arrarchistic, un-Christlike
end e~angerous TO both church and
state
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1915-10-14
County h Letter

roll in the Bon Homme READING
Circle. She will get two of the re
CURED books.
Over 100000 has been paie
out of the Mothers Pension funt
in Brown county, this state, dur
ing the year. The Mothers Pen
sion Law is a good law as far as Il
goes, but we rise to remark that II
is q danger signal In u economic
life which needs careful attention.
Anna Kreycik, of Wysup No. 81.
reports that there is some vandal-
ism going on at her school house
on Saturdays and Sundays. Gull
prits who break into %schoolhouses
and destroy property should bear
in mind that the strong arm OF the
law is likely to gather them into
its clutches and then their little
tricks will not look half so funny.
There were nineteen applicants
for teachers certificates at the ex-
animation last week. We r sor
ry to report that two of the appli.
cants were dismissed from the
room on account of dishonorable
conduct. Cheating is the palmer
term to use. A teacher who will
resort to unfair means to secure
her certificate is not a fit person to
teach school in South Dakota, or
in any other state for that matter.
Albert Stewart, of Lake Point,
No. IS, was in the Office Saturday
and is entitled to first honors for
securing The reading circle books.
Others who took out books on Sat-
were Jane Tierney, Pearl
Dahlstrom, Joseph M. Valdez,
Stark, Vivian Brown, F..
L. Steele and Martha Bepesh.
These teachers will be in line early
Tor the first meeting Of the district
that will soon be on the
program.
Last year an agent lef! 3 set of
Reference Work at the
superintendent Office for
of teachers and school
district officers. The work is in
Tx volumes and sold for S21,OO.
The company has written to us
md asked us to call our teachers
and school district officers atten-
ion to the set in the Office and to
The fact that it may be had at
price. Here is an excellent
opportunity for some school TO get
good set of books for the library
It q very reasonable figure.
The county superintendent is in
Iced gratiied with the results Of
he state fair exhibit. Vauk schuoI
No. SO was the only rural school
Q send in an exhibit, but the work
Tas Of a high order and received a
irst premium. We have mol.
heard from the Scotland schools as
concerning the premiums.
We feel confident that the returns |
will be as gratifying az those from
'pringield and Tyndall. TyndaII
ook the first prize in the collective
xhibit for South Dakota Spring
leld received first prize for eYi-
|ence of Improvement of school
rounds and here We pause to re-
mark that We believe Springfield
las the best play grounds Of any
own or city in the state. Most of
he apparatus for the playground
aas made by the children In HIS
ocular manual training work and
he material Was furnished BIZ The
district. TyndslI took All three
'rizes in the illustrated booklet on
arm machinery. The county "a
,erintendent has 40 idsa that
here must have been d boy ID Tie
49, f-E1 L@AIM ElEL u
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1915-10-14

The success Of the nation Il In tn
hands 81 the farmer.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-07-01

board your steamer" Quest explained.
please take US on board"
The captain shook his head.
Are you from Scotland Yard?" he
asked. Have you got your warrant?"
1--WE are from America" Quest an.
swered, "but we've got Scotland
Yard man with US and q warrant,
right enough"
The captain shook his head.
II am over an hour late" he said,
"and it's costing me Atty pounds a
minute. II take you on board, you'll
have to come right along with me, un-
less you find the fellow before we've
left your tub behind"
Quest turned around.
"Will you risk it?' he asked.
"Yes!" they all replied.
Were coming. captain" Quest de-
cided.
A rope ladder was let down. The
steamer began to slow down.
The captain spoke once more to
the pilot and came down from the
bridge.
I'm forced to go full speed ahead
to cross the bar" he told Quest. I'm
sorry, but the tides just on the turn"
They looked at one another little
blankly.
The professor. however, beamed
upon them all.
Il have always understood" he
said, that Port Said is a most inter.
esting place."
(ro BE coNrINUED.)
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-07-01

amazed at his own sensations, con-
scious Of fears and emotions of which
he would never have believed himself
capable. He gave in his card, and
after a few moments delay he was
shown into the presence Of one Of the
chiefs of the detective department,
who greeted him warmly.
my name is Hardaway."" the latter
announced.
my assistant, young lady, Miss
Lenora Macdougal. has disappeared!
She and and Professor Ashleigh left
the steamer at Plymouth and travelled
up In the boat train. 1t was stopped
at Hamblin road for the professor and
myself, and Miss Macdougal came on
to London. She was staying at Cliff
ford's hotel in Payne street for the
night. and then going on to the aunt
Well, I've found that aunt. She was
expecting the girl, but the girl never
appeared.
"where did this aunt live?" Harda.
way inquired.
"No. II. Princess Court road, West
Kensington," Quest replied. "She had
just moved there from Elsmere road
Hampstead. went first to Hampstead
Lenora had been there and learned
her aunt's correct address in West
Kensington. I followed on to West
Kensington and found that the aunt
was still awaiting her"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-07-01
SYNOPSIS.

Sanford Quest, master criminologist of
the world, finds that in bringing to JUS
asS,aIahs Sa' e he hes S,,t ~ j,,st bai
gun a life-and-death struggle with mys-
terious master criminal In hidden hut
in Professor Ashleigh's garden he has
seen an anthropoid ape skeleton and a
living inhuman creature, half monkey.
half man, destroyed by fire. In his rooms
have appeared from nowhere black boxes
containing diamonds that had been torn
from the owners throat by pair of arm
less, threatening hands and sarcastic,
threatening notes signed by the inscruta-
BILE hands. Laura and Lenora, his assis-
tants, suspect Craig. the professors valet.
Of the double murder of Ross Brown,
Quests valet and a Miss Quigg. Quest
traps Craig. but he escapes to England
on a tramp steamer. The black boxes
continue to appear in uncanny fashion.
Notified Of Craig's recapture by Scotland
Yard men Quest and the professor go TO
Hamblin house, Lord Ashleigh's home in
England, only to find that Craig has again
ESCAPED
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-07-01

| The maidservant STOOD IN one side
to let him pass. Almost at the same
moment the door of the front room
opened and pleasant-looking elder
ly lady appeared,
II am Mrs. Willet," she announced.
81 am Mr., Quest" the criminologist
told her quickly. you may have
heard your niece, Lenora, speak of
me-"
Then perhaps you can tell me what
has become of herr" Mrs. Willet OBJ
served.
isn't she here?"
Mrs. Willet shook her head.
II had a telegram from her from
Plymouth to say that she was coming,
but I've seen nothing of her as yet
you've changed your address, you
know" Quest reminded her, after a
moments reflection.
Il wrote and told her." Mrs. Willet
began. after all, though" she went
on thoughtfully, Il am not sure wheth-
er she could have had the letter. But
If she went up to Hampstead, anyone
would tell her where had moved to.
There's no secret about me-"
"Lenora did go up to 157 Elsmere
road yesterday" Quest told her They
gave her your address here, as they
have Just given it to me-"
Then what's become of the child?'
Mrs Willet demanded.
| Quest, whose brain was working
quickly, scrubbed upon one of his
cards the address Of the hotel where
he had taken rooms and passed 1t
over. ~
Why Lenora didn't come on to you
here I can't imagine" he said. How.
ever, I'll go back to the hotel where
she was to, spend the night after she
arrived. She may have gone back
there. That's my address, Mrs. Willet.
If you hear anything wish you'd let
me know. Lenora's quite particular
friend of mine and am little anx.
ious."
Quest had already opened the front
door for himself and passed out He
sprang into the taxi, which he had
kept waiting.
"Clifford's hotel in Payne street.
he told the man.
He Lit cigar and smoked furiously
all the way, throwing it on to the pave
ment as he hurried into the quiet pri
vate hotel which a fellow passenger
on the steamer had recommended as
being suitable for Lenora's one night
alone in town.
Can you tell me II Miss Lenora
Macdougal is staying here?" he asked
lat the Office
- The woman shook her head.
Miss Macdougal stayed here the
night before last" she said, "and her
luggage is waiting for orders. She left
here yesterday afternoon to go to her
aunt's, and promised to send for her
things later on during the day. There
they stand, all ready for her"
What time did she go?"
Directly after an early lunch. II
must have been about two o'clock"
Quest hurried away. So after all
there was some foundation for this
queer sense Of depression which had
been lowering about him for the last
few days!
Scotland Yard" he told the taxi
driver.
He thrust another cigar between his
teeth, but forgot to light 1t. He was
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-07-01

became historical and sprang at the
prisoners to attack them.
Sheriff Bode of st. Louis county
hurried the men away, while Miss
Peters. moaning and wringing her
hands, stood on the sidewalk, beg
ging for chance to get at the slay-
ers of her darling"
Miss Peters said that Pearl and
her companion. Nellie. had been
raised by her from calves, and that
she had so lavished kindness on them
that II when each evening they put
up their noses to be kissed she failed
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-07-01

stronger and have more casting pow
er and better action than rods Of any
other material. Very properly con.
ceding that the choice of q fly rod is
practically limited to the rod OF split
bamboo, you cannot 60 far wrong in
selecting one nine feet in length. Such
rod for the light work Of our aver
age trout stream should not weigh
over five and a quarter ounces.
Any rod seriously worth considera-
ton has snake guides. german silver
reelseat and ferrules and solid
cork hand-grasp,
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-07-01
BEST ROD FOR FISHERMAN
Split Bamboo the Llghtest and In
Most Respects the Superior Of
Any Material.

Rods Of split bamboo are produced
by cementing together q number Of
triangular strips splitsfrom the whole
cane to form each Joint; the rod Of
six strips is the choice of most an
glers. Weight for weight--and Of
course. within reason. the lighter the
rod the Observation-Disclosures rods are
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-07-01
lcopyrlght. 1915. By Otis F. woody

1--WE must not eat or drink or sleep"
Quest declared, fiercely, until we have
brought this matter to an end. Craig
must be found This is the supreme
horror of ALL"
The butler made an apologize ap.
pearance. He spoke in a hushed whis-
per.
you are wanted downstairs, gentle
men. Middleton, the head keeper, is
there"
AS though inspired with common
idea, both Quest and the professor hur-
ried out of the room and down the
broad stairs. Their inspiration was
true one. The gamekeeper wei.
coined them with a smile or triumph
BY his side, the picture of abject mis-.
cry. his clothes torn and muddy, was
Craig!
1--WE imagined this little job, SIR
Middleton announced, with smile OF
slow triumph.
"How did you get him?" Quest de.
manded.F
Little idea Of my own" the game
keeper continued. II guessed pretty
well what he'd be up to. He'd tumbled
to 1t that the usual way off the moor
was pretty well guarded. and he'd
doubled back through the thin line
of woods close to the house. / dug
one of my poachers pits, sir, and GOV.
cred 1t over with lot of loose stuff
That got him all right When ! went
to look this morning l saw where he'd
fallen through, and there he was, walk
ing round and round at the bottom like
a Gagged animal. Your servants have
telephoned for the police, Mr.. Ash
leigh"
Quest suddenly whispered to the pro
lessor. Then he turned to the keeper
Bring him upstairs, Middleton, fol
moment" he directed. Follow US
please"
They passed into the bedchamber
Quest signed to the keeper to bring
Craig to the side of the four-poster
Then he drew down the sheet.
is that your work." he asked
sternly.
Craig, up till then, had spoken no
word. He had shambled to the bed.
side, broken, yet, in sense, stolid
figure. The sight Of the dead man,
however, seemed to galvanize him into
sudden and awful vitality. He threw
up his arms. His eyes were horrible
as they glared at those small black
marks. His lips moved backwards and
forwards, helplessly at first. Then at
last he spoke.
"Strangled!" he cried Zone more!"
"That is your work." the criminolo.
gist said. firmly.
Craig collapsed. He would have
fallen bodily to the ground If Middle
toms grip had not kept him up. Quest
bent over him. 1t was clear that he
had tainted. They led him from the
room.
Wed better lock him up until the
police arrive" Quest suggested. Il
suppose there is a safe place some
where?"
The professor awoke from his
stupor
Let me show you." he begged. 81
know the way. We've a subterranean
hiding place which no criminal on this
earth could escape from"
They led him down to the back part
Of the house Into q dry cellar which
had the appearance Of prison cell.
This place has been used before
now, in the old days, for malefactors,"
the professor remarked. Hell be
safe there. Craig" he added, his
voice trembling, "Craig-I-I can't
speak to you. How could you!"
There was no answer. Craig's face
was buried in his hands. They left
him there and turned the key.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-07-01
WEEPs FOR KISSING cows
splnster Identifies Hides and At
tempts to Attack Men Who Ad-
mltted Sklnnlng Them.

Miss Frances z. Peters, wealthy
spinster of Kirkwood, tainted Ia po-
lice headquarters when she identi-
fed a cowskin found On two colored
men as that of Pearl, a thoroughbred
COW she raised herself and was ac-
customed to kiss goodnight every eve
ming. Regaining consciousness. she
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-07-01

to do so. they would moo" through
the night until she went to them.
The prisoners admitted skinning the
cows. but said they had found them
dead In field near Miss Peters farm.
st. Louis (Mo.) Dispatch to New
York Herald.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-07-01
$50 Say We All Of Vs."

BILL see monograph is built into
a new alarm clock to awaken sleeper
by playing his favorite tune.
Jill--Well, slepers favorite tune
should be "Let Me Dream Again." ]
should say.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-07-01

We came into Soutnamptcr sssay thss
morning, and here am. Say, tstore
we go any further. tel me about
Craig"
We've had him." Quest confessed,
"and lost him again. He escaped last
night"
Where fromf" Laura asked.
"Hamblin house"
/ Say, is that anywhere near the
south coast?" the girl demanded ex-
citediy
TITS not far away" Quest replied
quickly "Why?"
"I'll tell you why" Laura explained.
Il was as sure of 1t as anyone could
be. Craig passed me in Southampton
water this morning. being rowed out
to steamer. Not only that, but he
recognized me. saw him draw back
and hide his face, but somehow
couldn't believe that 1t was really he.
l was just coming down the gangway
and nearly fell into the sea, was
SO surprised"
| Quest was already turning over the
pages OF the timetable.
What was the steamer?' he de-
manded
Il found out Laura told him. II
tell you, was so sure OF it's being
Craig that made no end of inquir-
les. 1t was the Barton. bound for
India, first stop Port Said"
When does she sail?" Quest asked.
"Tonight-somewhere about seven"
Laura replied.
Quest glanced at the clock and
threw down the timetable. He turned
! toward the door. They all followed
him. --.'s t1's, " asxss~-Ss,.. 81 !,
I'm for Southampton" he an
nounced. I'm going to try to get on
board that steamer before she sails.
Lenora, you'd better go upstairs and
lie down. They'll give you a room
here. Don't you stir out till come
back. Professor, what about you"
| Il shall accompany you" the pro.
fessor declared.
And nothing" Lenora declared.
firmly, as she caught at Quests arm.
would keep me away"
| I'll telephone to Scotland Yard, In
case they care to send man down."
Quest decided.
They caught train to Southamp.
ton, where they were joined by a man
from Scotland Yard. The little party
drove as quickly as possible to the
docks.
where does the Barton start
FROM" Quest asked the piermaster.
The man pointed out little way
| down the water.
She's not In dock, SIR" he said.
"Shes lying out yonder. You'll bare
ly catch her, I'm afraid" he added,
glancing at the clock. y
They hurried to the edge of the
quay
Look here" Quest cried, raising
his voice, I'll give ten-pound note
to anyone who gets me out to the
Barton before she sails"
The little party we're almost thrown
into tug. and in few minutes they
were skimming across the smooth
water Just as they reached the
steamer, however. she began to move.
run up alongside" Quest ordered.
The captain came down from the
bridge, where he had been comforting
with the pilot
Keep away from the side there"
he shouted. Who are your"
1--WE are in search of desperate
criminal whom we believe to be on
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-07-01

1t is very well when making your
selection to try out several rods an
swering to the above specifications. in
order to avoid. If possible, getting q
rod that is either too stiff or too fiex-
ible.-Outing
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-07-01
Give Him a Chance.

mo, can't 60 out of town now for
even day now. I might lose one Of
my patients"
Jaw come on! Even II he does get
we'll you'll get another sometime"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-07-01
Mrs. WlIlet,
1877 Elsmere Road,
kamnatead


This was 157 and the house was
empty. After a moments hesitation
he rang the bell at the adjoining door.
A woman, who had been watching
him from the front room, answered the
summons at once.
Can you tell me-" he inquired,
what has become of the lady who
used to live at 157--Mrs. Willet?"
She's moved" was the uncompro.
missing reply.
do you know where tor" Quest
asked, eagerly. ~ -
'West Kensington-No. II Princess
Court road. There was a young lady
here yesterday afternoon inquiring for
her"
Quest raised his hat. II was relief
at any rate. to have news of Lenora.
II am very much obliged to you
madam"
You're welcomed" was the terse re-
ply.
Quest gave new address to the
taxi driver and was scarcely able to
restrain his impotence during the long
drive. They pulled up at last before
somewhat dingy.ioohng house. He
rang the bell, which was answered by
trim-looking little maidservant.
'Is Mrs. Willet in?" he inquired.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-07-01
Mo- Chance.

do you think the horse will survive
the automobile?"
"He may, but he'll be the only liv-
ing creature that does. II they don't
enforce the speed laws"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-07-01
CLEAR YOUR SKIN
BY Daily Use Of cuticura Soap and
Ointment. Trial Free.

You may rely on these fragrant
supercreamy emollients to care for
your skin, scalp. hair and hands. Moth
ing better to clear the skin of pimples.
blotches. redness and roughness. the
scalp Of dandruff and itching and the
hands Of chapping and soreness.
Sample each free by mall with S2-p
Skin Book. Address postcard, CuticurA
Dept. Y, Boston. Sold everywhere. Adv.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-07-01

Showing How Trouble Started.
Jack says grow more beautiful
every time he sees me-"
For goodness sake. ask him to call
often"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-07-01
Drink Denlson's Coffee.
Always pure and delicious.

Every girl thinks she could play the
ole of coquette all right II she cared
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-07-01
CHAPTER XXI.

Quest stood, frowning, upon the
pavement, gazing at the obviously
empty house. He looked once more
at the slip Of paper which Lenora had
given him. There was no possibility
of any mistake: