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The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1916-09-07
BACKGROUNDS FAIL TO
TRACE FULTON BURGLAR

Fulton. S. n. Sept. 2.-Notwithstand-
ing that bloodhounds were taken to the
scene. no trace yet has been found of Il
robher who entered the Close drug store
in Fulton and escaped with about 5000
worth Of rings. watches and other jew
elry. and silver aIfd gold ware. Entrance
was gained through a rear window. Ru-
mors are in circulation of suspicious
looking stranger having been seen in
Fulton a short time before the robbery,
and OF his having purchased "a screw
driver Of the same type used recently
in gaining entrance to a Mitchell bust.
ness house, which was robbed. Tho
bloodhounds followed trail few
miles from town, where 1t was lost A
farmer nearby informed the officers
that, about the time Of the Fulton rob-
berry, he had picked up a stranger 1T
the point to which the bloodhounds
proceeded. and had given him a ride Of
several miles in his automobile.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1916-09-07
SHACklETON RESCUES
NARROWED EXPLORERS
Antarctic Explorer Removes
His Grew From Ele-
plant Island.

Punta Arenas. Chile, Sept. 5.-Lieut.
Sir Ernest H. Shackleton has reached
the members of his Antarctic expedi-
ton, who We're marocned on Elephant
island. Shackleton returned here Sat
urday with his men safe and well on
board the rescue ship Yelcho.
Sir Ernest Shackleton left Punta
Arenas, August IS, with the ship Yecho
Tor a third attempt to rescue his men
marooned on Elephant island.
After the failure Of his Antarctic OK
petition, Shackleton. with five mem
bers of his crew. managed to reach
Port Stanley Falkland islands, on May
"a. twenty-five others Of the crew
We're left on Elephant island on April
3. The first attempt to rescue these
men was made in June and the second
attempt in July. both failing on ac-
count of the ice
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1916-09-07
| JIM RIVER JOY RIDES
FOR STATE PATIENTS
Inmates of Hospital for Insane
to Get Soothing Influence of
Pleasure Launch.


Yankton. S. D., Sept 6.-The state
hospital for the insane at Yankton has
launched upoA the Jim river a large
steel boat to be used for the patients
as q pleasure craft. The project of Sc
curing the boat and using it for the
patients of the institution was fathered
by DR.. White, house physician, who
believes there will be much advantage
gained from this source of pleasurable
outdoor life.
The boat has been christened the
Eudora. 1t has a 30-foot twin screw
steel structure. with a foot inch
beam. 1t is finished in oak and is
equipped with life preserver cushions.
The boat will carry from rs to 80 pas
sengers.
The insane hospital already has a
large carryall motor car, and the pleas
ure boat will be used in connection
with the large motor bus, which carries
boat load to and from the Jim river,
about four miles from the institution
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1916-09-07
FATHER OF MADER0 is
FOUND DEAD in BED

New York. Sept. 4.-Francisco Ma
dero. father of the late President Ma
dero of Mexico. was found dead in
bed here Sunday from heart disease.
He was 67 years old.
Mr.. Madero fled to this city after The
execution OF his two sons, Francisco,
il, then president of Mexico. and Gus
tavo. who had been financial agent for
the revolutionists.
The family estates, said to have been
valued at $e,00G,O0O, including large
holdings of land in northern Mexico,
We're confiscated by the Huerta govern
nent, but three weeks ago the Carran-
ga government informed Mr.. Madero
that his property would be restored to
HIM. Julio Madero. a son. now is in
Mexico arranging with the authorities
there for the transfer of the estates.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1916-09-07
FINALS IN NATIONAL
TENNIS MEET TODAY

Forest Hills, Sept. 4.-Tennis fol-
lowers tonight We're inclined to hazard
few predictions on the outcome OF the
singles tennis tournament The four
survivors--Clarence Griffin, r. Norris
Williams. II; William NJ johnson and
r. Lindley Murray-were considered
about evenly matched.
Murray's elimination Saturday OF
George M. Church. in the fastest match
of the TOT p a,nent gave him new
vaiue IN eyes of many experts
Church had been picked by them to SO
into the finals.
Murray tomorrow viii play Johnston
the title holder, Griffin will meet WIN
Jams. who is tina only fastener. LETT in
the tournament. The westerner has
beaten Williams the last three times
they have met.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1916-09-07
CATO SELLS HONORED IN
NAMING NEW INDIAN BABY

flerre. >. D.. Sept 2.-During the
recent Indian Episcopal conference at
Lower Brule, a son was born to Silas
Black Dog and his wife. Sophia Home
ly Bear, who were attending the con-
ference and were living in their tepee
The child was christened at once with
religious ceremony, and was named
Cato Sells Black Dog in honor of the
commissioner Of Indian affairs, Cato
Sells. who was present attending the
conference.
BRIDGEWATER-The McCools county
dry convention, held at Salem Wednes-
day was largely attended and a very en-
thusiastic gathering Joshua Watson, of
Riverside, presided as temporary chair
man and delivered a ringing speech in
favor OF statewide prohibition Of the
liquor traffic. A permanent organiza-
ton was perfected with the following Of
Ulcers: President, P. G. Williams, Mont
rose; vice presidents. Henry Meyer and
Fred Watson; secretary, S. NJ Gilbert;
treasurer, w. ]. Loucks
HURON-One Of the spectacular events
at the South Dakota state fair will be a
race between aeroplane and automobile.
the drivers being Baxter Adams, sensa-
tional aviator, and Elfrieda Mais cham
pion woman race driver of the world. This
race will be held on Monday, September.
II, the opening day Of the fair, which is
week
YANKTON-Edward F. Brown and
Marshall Johnson, found guilty of robbing
automobiles parked on the streets here
drew fines of $40 each, or % days in the
county Jail. Forrest Wilson, colored, is
awaiting trial on the charge of doping
Gus Kassner and robbing him Of s41.
sIssETON-Bill LaBelle, arrested a day
or two ago, was taken before Judge
Bouck, pf the circuit court and entered
plea OF guilty to the charge Of selling
intoxicating liquor in violation of the law.
He was fined $50 and sentenced to term
of 30 days in the county Jail.
BIG STONE-The canning factory at
this place has been reopened for the sea-
sons rum which will terminate late in the
fall. The factory cans corn, tomatoes
peas, beans and other vegetables. The
product of the factory is expected to be
about what it was last year.
SIOUX FALLS-At the family resi-
dence in this city occurred the sudden
death OF Mrs. Anna Stewart Norton, aged
She was the wife of e. S. Norton, veteran
! passenger agent in Sioux Falls OF the
Omaha Railway company
WINNER-Word was received here
Yesterday by special wire that free mail
delivery for the city Of Winner has been
ordered by the United States postoffice
department. the same to become effec-
| tive October /.
ABERDEEN-Forty men, the working
force In the Milwaukee round house here
walked out this morning. They stayed out
two hours and then went back to work.
giving the road until September to meet
their demands for more pay.
PLATTE-The Charles Mix county fair
VIII be held here September and g. In
ADDITION to good speed program there
| VIII pc many side features, including auto
polo each day and Martins fireworks each
svening.
GAf.AETSoN--At a special election
| held at Garretson Tuesday bonds In the
sum OF $4,000 wore authorized to be is
sued for the purpose of charging and
improving tn municipal electric light
| system.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1916-09-07
PLANNED LAND TRADE;
DAUGHTER MADE GUARDIAN

Sioux Falls. S. D.. Sept 6.-Because
he entered into contract to trade
most of his city property in Plankin-
ton and farm of 100 acres for SOC
acres of land west of the Missouri river
Peter McGovern, a wealthy resident OF
Planltinton, was made defendant in an
action by which his daughter, Miss
Blanche McGovern, sought to have q
guardian appointed for him. She al.
legged that her father is incompetent I'd
manage his property. Following d
hearing before Judge Shouse, of the
county court, the daughter was ap.
pointed guardian Of her father
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1916-09-07
TRANSFER NEW TROOPERS
TO FOURTH REGIMENT

Sioux Falls S. d. Sept. 6.-As the
result of a conference in this city be-
tween AdJt. Gen. w. A. Morris, Col C.
II. Englesby. Maj. A. b. Sessions and
Capts. T.. ID. Aldrich and John T. Grigs-
by. of the new Fifth regiment, South
Dakota national guard, and Officers
Kennedy and Wallace, of the Fourth
regiment, who recently returned from
the Mexican border and opened a re-
crultins office here, arrangements were
perfected for the transfer to the Fourth
regiment, now on the Mexican border,
OF any men in the new Fifth regiment
who may wish to transfer in order to
get into actual army service sooner
than they would otherwise. number
have reported that they wish to be
transferred.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1916-09-07
Dieeen.sn. n a Garden.

The gardening mania is but one rnore
example Of the mo0s4,n unrest. so :, :
tensivcly advertised. True. there m,gh,
be content in garaens If owners were
ever satisfied with them as they arc.
bat taef ere haunted byInss conbina-
hces, new experiments. They are al
NsTs NaniaG to paw their parterres ia
pi~sas And set them out anew. You
no sesaer get used to a garden than
IL Isn't there. You try so follow q prin
rose path and you become entangled IN
blackberry bushee. 81 GU put forth yoat
Eand to pluck violet and you prod
up o. radish, s5ss II
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1916-09-07
The lnsttentixe Child.
From the Fhiladelphia Reco

from the FhlIadeIphfa Record.
Never scold 3 child who is duh or heed
less, nor one who seems to refuse to paw
attention. Take such child to physi-
clan for an examination. for many times
there Will be found explanations for his
eonduct-his ears may be diseased or
filled with impactsd wax which dulis or
prevents his hoarin8. His eyesight NAV
- 70 detective ~ to keep him from fixing
his gaze upon anything.
Children who arc normal and wei are
bright. alert. attentive and responsive
Those who arc III or suffering from dis
ease OF the nervous system, Soma defect
Of hearing or vision. are unable "a do f any,
thing NJ It should be done. and deserve
.daN and never blame. 4
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1916-09-07
DAKOTA BOY is HEIR TO
FALLEN GERMAN SOLDIER

Emery, s. D., Sept. "a boyhood
pledge between two young men that
the first born of either should be named
after the other, led to unusual for
tune in the case Of Kurt Junker, the
3-year- old son of Rev. Val Junker, of
this city. When a young man Rev. Mr..
Junker made the acquaintance OF a
youth in Germany. Both went through
the schools together and served in the
same regiment of the German army.
Out of the friendship came the pledge
that whenever they should marry the
first born boy should be named after
the friend.
Rev. Mr.. Junker moved to this coun-
try and soon married. Three years ago
son was born to him, which he named
after his friend in Germany. The COM
panion across the waters never mar
ried, and with the outbreak Of the
war entered the army with the rank
OF q first lieutenant few weeks ago
he fell on the field of battle, and now
comes the news that the little boy is
the sole heir to all the property OF his
fathers friend.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1916-09-07
HEARING ASSIGNED FOR
NEW RAILROAD Pro

Pierre. S. D., Sept. 2.-Application to
the railroad commission for permission
to build a railroad from Mitchell to
Hishmorc. through Dawson, Aurora,
Jerauld. Buffal, Hand and Hyde coun-
ties, has been made by e. r. Tilling-
hast, w. L. Bruce and others of Mitch
ell. The commission will have hear
ing at Mitchell on September II in re-
gard to this application. The road is to
be called the Mitchell & Northwest tern.
Some time ago G.. w. Adams endeav-
ored to engineer railroad proposition
from Mitchell to Pierre He met OPP
position in Mitchell, and changed his
plans to build from Sioux Falls to
Pierre. That failing, he now is inter
ested in building from Plankinton to
Pierre. 1t IS supposed the new venture
of the Mitchell G. Northwestern. and
the Adams plans are rivals
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1916-09-07

Last October, Ray Corn. Of Beloit.
Kan, caught II catfish in the river and
placed them in a live" box for safe4
keeping over night. The next day the
fish, box and all, were gone. The water
is now low and Corn accidentally found
the box stuck in the mud. In raising IL
two Of the fish escaped, but the rest
were as lively as when he caught them
nine months ago
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1916-09-07
SEVERAL ARE INJURED
IN RIOTS IN LISBON

Lisbon, Portugal, (via Paris), Sept.
1.-Several persons were wounded in
conflicts between civilians and troops
last night near the house of parliament.
These clashes followed a session Of
parliament which adopted several min
tary measures recommended by the
minister of war and resolution of
confidence in the government
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1916-09-07

A Belgian postoffice has been estab-
Hshed at Lss Havre. France. whence
letters are addressed with Belgian
stamps which are in great request
among stamp collectors. because Of
the legal postmark of French town
on n foreign stamp, which Is quite out
OF the ordinary
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1916-09-07
COMPANIES MAKE COMPLAINT
OF DELINQUENT AGENTS

Pierre, S. D., Sept. 2.-There have
been considerable complaints to the in
surance department that agents writ
ing fire insurance have not sent in the
premiums paid them promptly to the
Misunderstanding serious situa-
ton. AS the insurance commissioner
has the right to pass upon the permit
Of each agent, he has now ordered each
company to monthly report to him any
delinquent agents. Thus the certifi-
Gates of delinquents can be revoked.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1916-09-07

Warren Clement. Of Milvale Me-, To-
the owner of clever coon cat. Recently
the cat went fishing with her owner,
and took up a position on stump on
the border OF a stream. Mr.. Clement
hearing splash in the water crept up
to see the cause. Presently pussy APP,
peared from the water with frog In
her mouth
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1916-09-07
WICHITA CLUE soLn2

Wichita, Kan. Sept THAT the
Wichita club of the Western league has
thority here today. President Ebright
admitted o deal is under way which
may be closed in few days. II was
said that Jack Holland, Of the St
Joseph Western league team had mazda
an offer. The f'ene'-t-a and PLAYERS
are owned by local men.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1916-09-07
SLIDE NOT sEe.olls-

Washington, D. C., Sept. 1.-The
slide in the Panama canal yesterday
was a purely local movement, and in
no way connected with the slides which
closed the waterway last year War
department reports today from Gov
Cured along the Cucaracha channel
which was congested slightly for 200
feet and impedes traffic so ships win be
held up about two days.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1916-09-07

Cuba annually imports from 5000 ,ooe
to 6,0oo.0 600 eggs, nearly ali OF thenc
from the United States.
AT least S95.o00 women and girls in
Haiti wear the .'mouchoir tete,'' or
head handkerchief. Solid reds. VEL
lows, orange, purple and black are the
fayorites In the silk
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1916-09-07

New York states propensity for pol
itics has lsHg been famous and last res
ports have it that even orgaaiEationA
of motorists have felt the compelling
force Of the ruling passion. 1t has been
federation and the New York Automo1
bile association as the only avenue Of
escape
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1916-09-07

Sirenians, a species of sea COW, have,
like cetaceans, but one pair Of limbs.
developed as paddles, and naked skin
Like seals, they have rather round
heads and nostrils at the end of the
nose. 1t Is believed that their forbears
OF prehistoric time We're the basis of the
mermaid legends
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1916-09-07

When digging a trench recently, SOL
diers in Mexico uncovered house
which Is supposed to be mere than
1000 years old. Inside the ancient build
ing were found specimens Of decorated
pottery in excellent condition. Author
tiles believe 1t to be the dwelling place
of people who lived before the Aztecs.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1916-09-07

New Workers. dring 500, 100000 quarts
of milk each year, less than half =
pint a day person. and eat $4,000 900
worth of cereals. canned goods more
than $3.50. ,0oo, and 75e. 0o0. 600 pounds
OF potatoes costing $15,eo0,00o. Other
vegetables and fruits cost s5,000,00O and
100000, 900 Is spent for cheese.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1916-09-07
SOUTH DAKOTA

Herman Koedel, q MEMBER OF rns
submarine merchantmen Deutschlanda
little German bard" of eight memberx
which held forth in Pittsburgh before
the war broke )ut. koeael and his COM
panions all returned to the fatherland
and took service in the navy. to which
tho other seven have sacrificed their
lives
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1916-09-07

KAYLOR-A young man of about %
years OF age, accompanied Nv a woman of
about the same age, arrived'in this city in
q gray Buick five-passenger car OF about
1914 make. He drove to blacksmith
shop and had the back seat taken off He
then tried to rent the garage but failed.
He then got permission from hardware
firnn to use a shed back OF the hardware
store ard in less than "a hours had taken
off the tenders. generator, magnetic and
equipped the car with others that he had
with him. He then drove out of town.
It Is believed here that the car was stolen.
/ PIERRE Representatives of eastern
r.anuf acturers Of building felt have been
securing this part OF the country for old
hax star, ard are collecting all they can
get OF the old straw for immediate use and
|contracting tor the straw Of the new crop
which u to be delivered, baled. at tho
nearest railway station. This brings a
new sourcs u reyenuc to the max raisers
TOR this ySAr.
wENTwoRTII-Rey. q. E. Boyden. Tor
soma Tina past eft =, II.
accepted call to the pastorate OF 4
|chprch IL IxSng Lake, Mimi. and will ~
es,zna his new q, ties there October 4
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1916-09-07

The Czech language. the official use
Of which has been suppressed by an
imperial Austrian decree. Is the rich
est and most developed, but at the
same time the harshest and strongest
lowing to it's Astounding consonants)
of the Slayonic tongues
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1916-09-07

Yucatan. Mexico. --.s unions OF or
ganized labor as follows. Electricians
carpenters. sesmen. bakers r.a So.
hotel and restaurant clerks and cooks.
commercial clerks, smelternen, hack !.
men, railroad men and rnachinisfs
bsacksmiths 81 nd sbeiler makers
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1916-09-07

With the object apparently, of fur.
theriilg propaganda of the new Ger.
man peace committee. news agency
has been founded in Berlin rejoicing
In the title OF Deutscilenachrich
keflragcSeflschaft
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1916-09-07

The growing support of the scheme
for tunnel under the English chan
mel TO connect England and France
has led to a revival of the similar pro-
jects for linking Fnaand and Ireland.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1916-09-07

So many people in this country are
taking up the ultuleie, the national in
strurnent of Hawaii, that the Hawaii
Ems are unable to make them fast
enough to supply the demand. III.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1916-09-07

asNiscensin inventor has patented
skis withepivoted foot pieces that send
a we!,rei. a.ang over snow or ice as
he presses ats toes down against the
rNnrlers.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1916-09-07

a submarine tender built for the
Brazilian navy can admit an UNDER
water boat into its hull and carry it
or subject 1t to extreme water pres
vnra to test IL.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1916-09-07

New Orleans Is to have a tuber-
culosis hospital. to cost $4,000, the
gift of Mrs. John Dibert. The city
will maintain it at a yearly cost Of
$4,000.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1916-09-07

At the annual parish meeting of this
Middle Street Baptist church in Ports.
mouth. N. H.. Charles H Clough waa
edected clerk Of the parish for the 18th
consecutive year
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1916-09-07

A series OF electric buttons, the cor
rect combination OF which to produce
results IL known only to authorize;
persons. features one automobile
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1916-09-07

Great Britain proposes to pass a law
prohibiting the Importation sale OF
use :of any paint material containinj
more than 5 per cent OF its dry weight
OF a soluble lead compound.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1916-09-07
WOMAN ASKS BALM OF
PROMINENT DRUGGIST
Herman P. Kreiser, Sioux Falls,
Sued For S25,00o-Plain-
tiff Alleges Betrayal.

Sioux Falls. S. D., Sept. "A SEN
So ton was created in local circles when
it became known that Miss Ann Dick
inson, a local stenographer, had lnst.-
tuted an action against Herman r.
Kreiser leading druggist of Sioux
Falls, by which she seeks to recover
the sum Of $4,000. The complainant
In the case makes sensational allesa-
tons accusing the druggist of betray-
81. after months OF an alleged associa-
ton with her, in the course of which ne
is alleged to have made numerous ull-
fulfilled promises. The defendant Is
married The case is expected 10 be
tried at the next term of state circuit
court.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1916-09-07

1t is just so years since Canada
first railway was opened. 1t was but
MODEST affair, 16 miles in length.
running between La Prairie on the ST.
Lawrence and st. Johns on the Rich
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1916-09-07

20 enable motorcycles to ride over
rough roads there has been inventet
m attachment to a machine witt
which the rear wheel can be replace
d ~ two wheels.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1916-09-07

When sugar Yves first made fror,
beets 1t took about 20 tons OF beet
70 produce a ton of sugar; now it re-
Quires only six tons. due to scientific
breeding Of the beets
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1916-09-07

Silkworm culture has become such
IN exact science in France that the
weight of the cocoons harvested in
proper ton to the eggs incubated haa
been doubled.