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The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1916-12-21


The railroad companies doing
business in South Dakota have
asked for the privilege of putting
into effect a new schedule of freight
rates in this state, and the railroad
commissioners will hold hearing
on the application on January 19.
The new schedule would increase
the rates on the twenty, forty, six
ty and eighty mile schedules, in
same instances more than double
the present rates, but would
slightly reduce rates on the 1O(
mile schedule.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1916-12-21
From the Spring field Times.

A movement is on foot to organ.
ize stock company Of Spring
field business men to take over the
electric light plant in order chat
the city will have an up-to-date
plant that will give good service
possibly twenty-four hours-or at
least, all day until midnight.
A young man by the name of
Joe Nader, who attended the Nor.
mai for a few weeks last fall and
later acceptet a position in the
power house at the normal, met
with a painful accident Monday
evening caused by the explosion OF
gas pipe which he attempted to
heat and bend, having it filled with
sand In some manner the pipe
exploded near his feet and the
force of the explosion broke one nf
his legs and badly lacsrated and
burned it. He suffered q great
deal of pain and was taken to the
hospital in Yankton the next NOR.
ming.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1916-12-21
Yankton County Rscord-Sioux

Yankton County Rscord-Sioux
City interests are holding meetings
in school houses in the northern
part of the county boosting for a
railroad which it is rumored is to
be built from Sioux City through
Viborg and to Scotland. The far
mers will be asked to furnish the
money and of course some large
road will then probably take il ov.
er. Certainly the farmers need q
railroad in that vicinity.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1916-12-21
EXCHANGE NOTES

phone calls between Freeman aud
Yankton, and with the aid Of the
railroad company, each grip fin.
ally reached Its rightful owner.
John says he felt quite judicial
while carrying the judges grip.
Friends in Tyndall were grieved
to learn of the death of Miss Be-
atrice Burns, of Avon, which oc-
Cured last evening at about six
O'Clock, death being caused by
uremic poisoning. She was taken
suddenly ill Saturday evening and
everything known to the medical
science was done for her but to no
avail. Miss Burns lived with her
brother, Ray, and was frequent
visitor in Tyndall.
In spite of the ex RENE cold wea
ther the Cozy was we'll filled last
,, Tuesday evening with people who
had gathered to hear the Conc ert
Entertainers in the second mum Der
of the lyceum course. Mr.. Will
ard Page, the crayon artist, proved
to be the most popular member OF
the company. Opinions vary at
the real ability of Phoebe Hill, the
character singer, and Ruby Nor
man, violinist. On the whole this
entertainment did not prove to bt
as popular as the Bohemian Or
chestra.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1916-12-21

Gov. elect Norbeck and W. g.
King, secretary of tbs hoard Of
charities and corrections, were in
Washington, D. c., and went from
there to Hampton, Va, to inspect
the industrial institute there, II
order to get information to be usef
in the erection Of q similar build
ing in this state.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1916-12-21
EDITORIAL COMMENT
The Springfield Times came out
with very neat sixteen page holi
day edition last week.

The heirs of the estate of the late
John T. Campbell, of Avon, will be
required to pay an inheritance tax
amounting to Sll, l,s62.82. The
real estate held in this county was
appraised at 1915, 900. There
were also large personal property
interests which will be probated in
Illinois.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1916-12-21
EXCHANGE NOTES

Tabor Independent-The local
postoffice has been raised from the
fourth to third class since Oct. 1st,
but the matter did not leak out un-
til now, and naturally there iss
some agitation among local faith.
full democrats to land the job.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1916-12-21
EDITORIAL COMMENT

The December apportionment of
public school money is ready for
distribution and amounts to 81 80
for each pupil in the state. The
total apportionmen for the year
was S1,O04,657, making SIS 76
for each child.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1916-12-21

The La Crosse Steam Laundry
Go. Basket leages Treiber's Tues.
day, Dec. 26, at 8 q. m.-Adv.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1916-12-21

This is the shortest day In the
ysGs.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1916-12-21

We Wish You a Merry Christmas
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-07-13
FRENCH ARMY IS RESTING
Bitter and Heavy Fighting
Keeps Up around Verdun-
Germans Undertake Strong
Offensive toward Fort Sou
vile a Strategic Point.

London. July 12-Fighting desper-
ately in the face of determined German
attacks, the forces under General Haig
succeeded Wednesday in gaining con-
troll Of the entire Mametz wood which
had been entered tho previous night
by the Germans. In the same region
north of the Somme the British made
some progress in the Trones wood and
and repulsed two heavy attacks against
Contamination. The Germans are re-
ported to have lost heavily in their
attacks on Trones wood.
The French and German forces south
Of the Somme apparently are resting,
as there has been almost no activity
in that region Of Picardy since the
first of the week.
Around Verdun, however and espe-
cially on the right bank of the Meuse,
bitter and heavy fighting is in prog
rcss between the forces Of the Ger
man crown price and the Fronch de-
Tenders of the fortress The Germans,
following up their success in the re-
Eion of the Damloup battery, have I'M
dertaken a strong offensive toward
Fort Sorville, the possession Of which
would strength their position for
further advance on Verdun-
Mus !" mass formation from
the village of Fleury and the Chapitre
and Naux woods, the Germans gained
ground at the intersection Of the
''"iS anu fauN roaos' 1he gam.
however. Paris asserts, was made at
."e eoS' vi enormous losses Nlo-
lent bombardments continue in ths
region OF SouVille Shenois and La
ha"Iee' mere was relative calm on
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-07-13
CIRCUS DETECTIVE
SUED FOR $4,000
Bnrnum & Bailey Man Alleged to Hnvs
Partially Blinded an Employe.

Rutland, July 12--As the outcor,e
Of an alleged assault which took place
while the circus was at White River
Junction II. W. Black chief detective
for the Rarnum & Bailey outfit, was
arrested in this city after the per-
formance Tuesday night by Deputy
sheriff H. r. Adams on a OWL writ
issued on complaint Of Irving Smith,
colorod employe OF the show. Smith
seeks to recover $4,000 from the de-
teCtive claiming that he lost the sight
of one eye by reason of cuts from
broken glasses when Black struck
him with brass knuckles
Smith had engaged Attorneys Thos
II. Browne and Ernest H O'Brien OF
this city and had consulted DR.. & G.
Marshall an eye specialist, He was
about to leave town and was arrested
as an ahsconding debtor He claimed
that he had no money, but after seven
hours In jail remembered q. roll in his
stocking and this morning bought his
liberty on payment OF $50.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-07-13
IN VT;
NEWS BY COUNTER !" ~ ~

broke her right leg Just above the knee
In September her left knee joint was put
out of place. While here she called In
DR.. Eddy, who was treating her, and at
tho time of the accident she was trying
to walk on pair of crutches. She was
taken to the Mary Fletcher hospital, be-
ing conveyed there in the 4. J. Blackmer
automobile ambulance. accompanied by
her son, John Mack of Salisbury. Harry
NASSAU of Proctor Is in town for few
days at the homo Of his parents, Mr. anG
Mrs. Fred Nassau.-Josoph Carron and
daughter went to Rutland Wednesday
morning, called by the illness of Mrs.
Carron, who was taken suddenly i'll Tues
day evening just before the train was
about to start north. She was removed
to the Rutland city hospital. II Is thought
she had an attack Of heart trouble or was
overcome with tho heat.--Mark and Leon
Turner have returned from Boston, where
they went after an automobile, which
they drove home.-Clyde Balm, a student
at an art school in Washington, y c., has
arrived home to spend his vacation with
his parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Homer Bain.-
William II. cobb and Chester F.. Elmer
have gone to burlington to attend the
I
! The meeting Of the Middebury Grange
! Friday night will he in the hands Of the
past masters and their wives.-AIrs. Will
| liam Mackay and daughter, Patricia. of
New York are visiting at the home OF
/ Mrs y. f.. Ross.--Mr. and Mrs. Arthur
lyman and Mrs. Thomas Bragg and
daughter, who have been visiting at the
! home of Mr.. and Mrs. u. f.. Ross for 10
! days, have returned to Rutand.-Truman
l.. Eells has returned from Burlington,
| whore he has been to visit his sister. Mrs.
James Fletcher of Bridport, who recently
had n serious operation performed at the
Mary Fletcher hospital.-TIram Winch
and his young son, who have been here
for week at their former home, have
returned to Belmont-Nr. and Mrs. John
W. Marshall of Washington, u. G., with
their daughter, Miss Alice Marshall. are
visiting In town.-Miss Ida Dragon, who
returned from the Fanny Allen hospital
Monday after an operation for appcndi-
! citis, is not SO we'll as she was when she
first returned and is again under a ply
scian's care.--Mr. and Mrs. Hilary Ellis
! worth of Troy, y. Y, are visiting in
town.-Dr. a. y. Barter and son, Web
ster have gone to Providence. r. J..
70 attend the National Optometrcal Con-
gress of the American optical association
They will also make a few days stop in
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-07-13
[RRANzA FAV0RS PLAN
(ission Would Review the
lire Situation with Possi-
Result of Some Far-Reach.
Plan Proposed Rather
in One Facing Border Case.

ngton, July 12.--Inforinnl negotia-
pr settlement Of border disputes
the United states and the de
government OF Mexico are
sing favorahly, Acting Secretary
bid to-day after his second con-
with Eliseo Arredondo, Mexican
ador designate,
ugh Mr.. Folk would not add to
htement it is understood that II
assured the steps being taken
dow appointment of commission
each government to form plan
on for the permanent relief of
conditions.
Arredondo has not disclosed what
.struCtions are but from other
1t has been learned that the
sion plan was favored by General
pa and his advisers and would not
|osed at the state department. a
announcement is expected soon.
ther the question submitted tC
omission will follow the defini-
+ the matters in dispute laid
| n General Carranza' s latest note
known, although Secretary Lam
reply apparently accepted that
on. The Mexican note said the
'hble anxiety Of the United
on the other hand over the Sc
of it's borders, and the feeling
de facto government on the
hand that the continued pres
American troops in Mexico
I'd friendly relations. constitut.
problem to which n solution
Se found.
@ are no present indications
commission would go into
|ns dependent upon these mair
but not directly involved in &
bent. 1t is believed probable
! pr, that the whole subject of in
conditions in Mexico, including
ancial stress there would be re-
to some extent with the possi-
suit of some more far reaching
Seing proposed than one en-
& border conditions only.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-07-13
VERMONT LAUDED IN
GLOWING SPEECHES
BY EMINENT MEN

Iation and State Well Represented at Annual
Meeting of Greater Vermont Association and
Celebration Of 125th Anniversary of State
hood at ntpelier-States Remarkable
History It's Promising Future, Its Possibili-
ties and It's Needs, Eloquently Discussed by
Director General John Barrett, Admiral
Robert q. Peary, Theodore NJ Vail COL
George Harvey, Gov. Samuel w. Mccall and
Others.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-07-13
ELECT OFFICERS OF
VT. SOLDIERS HOME

bennington, July 12-The annual meet
ing of the trustees of the Vermont Sol
diers' Home was held hero to-day Two
new trustees were elected. w. II. II. Slack
Of Springfield succeeding the late Justus
NJ. Dart of the same town. and +. B.
Bowman OF Randolph to fill the vacancy
caused by the death of Captain p. s,
Chamberlain OF Bradford.
The officers reelected are as follows:
Presirent. Hugh Henry OF Chester; sec
rotary. f.. ]. Ormsbee of Brandon; treas
urer, Charles f. Beach of Burlington;
auditor, II. r. Cushman of North Ben
nington: surgeon. DR. l.. II. Ross of Ben
nington: chaplain, the Rev. +. l.. Dow Of
Remington; superintendent, Thomas
Hannon matron, Mrs. Harmon.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-07-13
WILL TAKE ON CARGO TO-DAY
News Reaches Washington That
Big Submarine Was Conveyed
by Neutral Merchantman-
Allied War Vessels Now
Searching for Convoy Ship.

Baltimore. Md. July 12.-That plans
wcre afoot rapidly to reload the su-
pcrsubmersiblc Deutschland and slip
her out speedily on her return voy-
age to Germany was indicated to-
night. A special permit was obtained
for continuing the unloading Of tho
vessel tonight and 1t was expected
that she would be ready by dawn to-
morrow to begin taking on cargo of
nickel and rubber.
No ono in authority would say when
the vessel would depart and the only
positive statement in that connection
was obtained in Captain Koenigs
declaration to the locul customs off,
GERS that he expected to sail with
in 10 days" The tug Thomas r. Tim
mons completed repairs to-day and
took up position IN front of the
Deutschland. When the Timmons en-
tered dry dock it was reported that
she was getting ready to return tc
Virginia capes to convoy into the
Chesapeake, rs she did the Deutsch
land, the submarine Bremen. which
IS said to be four days on her way
to this country.
Two cars Of 1900 gallons each OF
lubricating and fuel oil were ordered
for the Deutschland last Monday
When they had not arrived to-day q
hurry up tracer was sent out by the
railroad company at the instance OF
the submarines agents.
Washington. July 12.--Although
state department o< Is virtually
are convinced that tne German sub
marine Deutschland is strictly a mer-
chant vessel. the advice Of the neutral
ity board probably will be sought be-
fore final ruling is made.
Acting Secretary Polk indicated to-
day that the ruling would not be de-
layed long and it may be announced
tomorrow. 1t Is understood he con-
siders that there is nothing lacking
to establish the Deutschland's status
as a peaceful merchantmen and de-
sires to consult the neutrality board
only in order to give added weight t.
the departments formal decision.
Diplomats of the allied countries re-
ceived information during the day in.
dicating that the Deutschland was con.
voyed from Bremen almost to the Chesa.
peake capes by a neutral merchantman
presumably Norwegian, Swedish or
Dutch, which aided in shielding her from
detection by enemy warships and alsc
acted as a tender This information may
be communicated later to the state de
partment and an investigation requested
Allied warships are said now to bt
searching for the convoy ship.
The state department already has
begun consideration of questions involv,
ing the departure of the Deutschland. Tt
prevent violation Of neutrality by for
wardlns of military information from
this country gardng the Deutschland.
movements, officials are considering
whether the government should prevent
dissemination of news of her sailing.
| Tho state department to-day formally
denied published reports that it woult
not be concerned If the Deutschland
should be attacked and sunk in viola
tion OF international law by hostile war
ships after leaving tho United States Il
was stated that the government is in
rerested in all matters.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-07-13
20. F HAS REUNION.
rOrs Of End Vermont Have Bnn.
quet ut Montpelier.

|tpelier. July 12.-Surviving
|ers of Company +, Second Yer
Regiment. which was raised in
belier at the outbreak of the
War, gathered here to-day for
union. Nearly a score Of the
lns. some OF whom had not met
other for many years. held a
ct at the Pavilion Hotel and en-
automobile rides In cars fur
I by local people.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-07-13
4OAD OF MILK
HELD UP 7 HOURS
bn Nam Sues BOSTON Distribute
Firm and Attaches Prod
ucts En- Route.

Ind, July ia carload of cream
PIX designed for Boston over the
ID railroad was held up for seven
|herc late last niCht by reason OF
achment levied by Deputy Sheriff
r. Adams of this city in suit
It by Henry Waters Of Brandon
Is. Ida Graustein, head Of n we'll
Massachusetts milk distributing
b. to recover on hill for de-
of cream covering April, May
|ne. The claim amounts TO S37G. The
Is returnable in Rutland county
After much delay Mrs, Graustein
Fached on the telephone by John s.
Of Brandon, attorney for Mr..
rs. and on her promise sent to-day
|k covering two months payment.
|ilk was released at an early hour
horning. The temperature outside
pr ranged from 30 TO SO degrees
the milk stood about the sta
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-07-13
BARRE BATHER
DROWNED IN RIVER
Archie Lcclnir. Granite Cutter, II
Seized with Cramps.

Montpelier, July 12-Archie Leclair OF
Barre. granite cutter employed In the
Central Granite plant, was drowned this
afternoon in the Wnooski river near
the Tenney company plant on the East
Montpelier road. He was in bathing with
two companions and was probably taken
with cramps. a pulmotor WAS rushed to
the scene but efforts to save the young
mans life We're unaVaiing.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-07-13
SUES FOR $4,000.
10 Garcia Alleges Louis Canales
lei His Jaw In nnscbnIl Disputc.

|tpelier, July l2.-Roberto Gar
Barre has brought a civil suit
bshinEton county court against t
Canalcs for $1,000 as the re-
bf an alleged assault. Garcia
that Canales, who Ia well
baseball pitcher in this part of
late. struck him in the Jaw while
3 a dispute over a game. his
being fractured in two places.
es was arrested at the time of
legged assault, which occurred 10
hgo. but has not yet been tried.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-07-13
PENSION FOR BOYD's WIDOW.

Washington, July 12.-Senator Reed
introduced bill to-day to provide for
payment of Sl25 month to the
widow. daughter and son OF Capt.
Charles II. Boyd of the Tenth cavalry,
killed at Carrizal, Mexico.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-07-13
MONEY FOR REFUGEES.

Washington, July l2.-The House
bill appropriatins 100000 for the re-
lief of needy American refugees from
Mexico was passed to-day by the
Senate. ,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-07-13
HOLD JOINT REUNION.
and sth Vermont RegimentaI AS
,OcintiOn nt Essex Junction.

* Junction. July 12,-The 18th Yer
Regimental association and the
b Vermont Regimental association
Iold reunions here tomorrow. A
Fss meeting win be held at 1880
k. The ladies of the Relief Corps
.adies Of the G. a. II. will serve
at 1870 O'Clock. . ,~
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-07-13

Want-advertising is never found want.
ing when applied to fair test
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CONTINUED on page two.)
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,Gontinnsd On ,nAxs fonxA
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-02-28
SWORD FLASH WITH
LIGHT Of HEAVEN
President Said America Should Pay
Any Price for Peace Except Sac
rifiee Justice and Humanity.

Washington. Feb. 2s.-President
Wilson told members and guests Al
a Gridiron Club dinner Saturday
night that America ought to keep out
Of the European war at the sacrifice
Of everything except that single thing
upon which her character and her his.
tory are founded-her sense Of hu.
manity and justice"
The addresse was confidential. since
the speeches at the dinners Of the
Gridiron Club. composed of newspaper
correspondents. are not reported. II
vas made public tonight. however,
with the consent OF the president ans
the club. because many OF those who
heard II urged that 1t should 90 to
the country.
The president spoke OF the nations
affairs with unusual gravity. His
hearers, including several hundred
members OF congress. government Of.
ficials. business men and correspond
ents, were brought to their feet
cheering when he concluded with
these words:
Il would be Just as much ashamed
to be rash as would be to be COW.
ard. valor is selfrespecting. valor
Is circumspect. valor strikes only
when II is right to strike, vaior with.
holds itself from all small implications
and entanglements and waits for the
great opportunity when the sword will
flash as II II carried the light OF heav.
en- upon its blade"
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-02-28

London, Feb. Alderman troops,
by a surprise attack take advanced
French trenches near the Mavsrln
farm in the Champagne.
North Of verdun the bombardment
continues with Intensity.
The French troops reslst the Ger.
man efforts TO capture the village Of
oousumont, with a furious assault OF
Fort pouaumon,. which Is closely en-.
elreled.
The Germans Increase their activity
In woevre. taking a few positions.
The Germans failed In attacking the
French positions at Msnhuelles. on ae.
count Of the energy OF the French ar.
tlllery.
A thousand men, nine machine guns
and 1900 yards Of trench were taken
by the Germans at Mavarin farm.
Germany claims all French troops
have been driven from the meuse
Peninsula.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-02-28

London. England. Feb. 2s-The rus.
sian steamer Petshonfa was sunk and
only fifteen survivors were reported.
The Petshenfa was OF 1000 tons.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-02-28
Not to Revoke Pledge.

Washington. Feb. 2s.-In a note to
Secretary OF State Lansing from Am.
bassador Bernstorff today. Germany
assures the United States she has no
intentions of reyoking the pledges
given in the Lusitania case.
The note says Germany cannot con.
ceive OF any reason for changing or
postponing the new instructions to
the submarine commanders to treat
as warships any merchant vessel
armed 'defensively," and to use spe.
cial precautions to prevent unarmed
ships being attacked The note de.
clares German commanders have been
instructed not TO destroy merohan,
ships on the question Of armament.
unless Il is known positively that such
armament exists.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-02-28
War Summary.

Paris. Feb. $50 far as the French
official statement shows. the French
verdun lines are holding firm.
The German attack is developing
along the front to the east and south.
east.
The situation Is unchanged at
Douaumont, although further advances
have been made by the Germans north
OF verdun. No changes OF great I'm
portance were revealed by the Ger.
man official statement.
The taking OF the Mayarin farm is a
part of the offensive in Champagne.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-02-28
RAIN AND SLEET
IN LOUISIANA
Much Suffering Caused Among Flood
Refugees In That Section
Sunday.

New Orleans. La. Feb. 2S.-Heavy
rain and sleet starting Sunday. con.
tinued today and has increased the
suffering among refugees In the Louis.
lana flood districts. and particularly
those who are camping along the
leyees without fires and warm cloth.
ing