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The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1917-08-02

Mn. + Birkinbino arrived last
Friday noon HomHattle CreekE, Mich
accompanying ths remains of NJ hups
band Who died & tho sanitari1m 10
that place last week Wednesday. n.
Birkinbine had been Il the sanitslu.
um six weeks, while Mrs.. BifkinbineI
was with him tho last thrss wseka.
The physicians were unable Is locats'
his trouble but In spite az I'LL thar
efforts he continued % grow weaker.
There wa no lsnffering except from
the nausea, but he was unable Is :
tain food on bis stomach, and appar-
emily passed away from exhaustion.
The physicians said the case was the
frat Of its kind that they had found,
and asked for permission to hold an.
autopsy. which vas granted. tswasi
found that one Of his kidneys had new
or developed from infancy, and was
no larger than the end Of one : thumb.
The other kidney was badly diseased.
resulting in ptomaine poisoning. His
condition was such that it was declar-
ed that no human skill could have
saved his life.
The condition Of the body after the
autopsy made embalming difficult and
when the body arrived Friday it was
found to be impossible to keep it UNI
til Sunday for the funeral as had been
planned, so the funeral was held at
the home that evening at seven clock.
The services at the house were con-
Quoted by Rev. VIM. r. Scott and
music furnished by Rev. Langdon.
The Masonic lodge then took charge
OF, the services and gave their beauti-
full ritual service at the grave.
The friends from away were MI.
Birkinbine's brother. VIM. Birkinbine
of Sun Prairie, Wis, his adopted
son, Arthur Tuck Of Denver, Colo,
Alansing Cobb and family Of Mitch
ell. and Baxter Cobb, Of Sun Prairie.
Mr.. Frank Stoel Birkinbine, son Of
Henry R. and Mary Birkinbine, was
born at Delafield, Wis, August 18th,
1856, and died July 18th, 1917, aged
81 years, II months and eight days.
He was married February 9th, 1883
at Sun Prairie, Wis.,, to Miss Sybil
Cobb, and they came to the farm east
of Scotland, S. D., where he had pre-
pared a home the previous year. He
lived on the farm until 1900, when he
sold his farm and invested in property
at Enid, Okla, where he lived for
one year. He then returned to Scot
land and engaged in the hardware
business, as senior member of the firm
of Birkinbine & Brown, continuing in
this business until his death.
He leaves his wife, Sybil Birkinbine,
his adopted son, Arthur Tuck, a broth
er, William Birkinbine, Of Sun Prairie,
and two nieces, daughters Of a de-
ceased sister.
Mr.. Birkinbina was one Of the
prominent business men of our city,
an excellent and public spirited citi-
zen, and had at various times served
as alderma an of the city. He had the
implicit confidence Of the people and
will be greatly missed in the commu-
nifty.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1917-08-02
CARD OF THANKS.

We wish to express our sincere
thanks to the many friends for the
assistance and sympathy given US du-
ring u recent bereavement, and es-
pecially t., the Masonic lodge for its
services at; the burial.
Mrs. F. S. Birkinbine,
Arthur Tuck,
Miss Cynthia Cobb.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1917-08-02

Mr.. Michael Gall died at his home
in this city last Saturday, after a long
illness with cancer. Owing to failing
health Mr. Gall left the farm near
Lesterville last winter and moved to
town purchasing the Joe Kadlec house
west of the railroad track. He had
been confined to the house all Of the
time since moving here.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1917-08-02
Parker. s. D.. 6-26-17.
Mrs. w. C. Brown,

Mrs. w. C. Brown.
Scotland, S. ID.
MY dear Madam: Enclosed find re-
ceipt for $346. SO sent from Scotland
to Company D Fluid. In Capt. Hack
ett's place and in behalf Of Company
ssD,, allow me to tender u heartfelt
thanks and utmost appreciation for
the interest you take in u Company
and the aid extended. Our future
actions will show our appreciation.
Yours very truly.
+. r. Cotton.
1t. 4thS. D. Inf.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1917-08-02
Wednesday July 18th, 1917.

hoard met pursuant to sdjournrneint
Present; Full Board and County Aud.
itor. Board spent part of the force
noon looking over the assessment AZ
the citia q and towns.
On motion gBoardSo ( Equalization Id
lourned and me ~ Board Of County
Commissioners.
On motion the nArannnl kaY n fhass
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-12-13
Municipal Band HonOrs
Members in u. S. Service

The members of the Municipal
Band of Harrisburg met last evening
at their hall. 225 Market street, to
do honor to those of their organiza-
tion who have Joined the colors.
The fine musical program was ar
ranged by the director, Frank Blu
menstine, and during it's execution
there was presented and unfurled a
service flag containing nine stars, for
the following:
Sergeant ID. NJ. Clark, leader of the
Eighth Regiment Band; Sergeant JUL
ius Cohen, Sergeant Harry Runkle,
Corporal r. T.. Robinson, Corporal
George Roberts. Private George
Shut, Private John Shaffner, Private
Stewart Askins and Private Dwight
w Jerauld
While these boys all left as mem
bers of the Eighth Pennsylvania Band
and are still regarded as members of
this organization, they are now at
tached to the One Hundred Twelfth
Regular Infantry headquarters.
The flag was the gift of Ira Rom
berger, OF Romberger Brothers. and
in the absence of Mr.. Romberger, a
fitting presentation speech was made
by w. w. Burris, treasurer of the
Municipal Band, and the flag was ac-
cepted and unfurled by Director Blu
menstine while the members played
the Star Spangled Banner" A letter
OF appreciation was ordered. sent to
Mr.. Romberger for his gift.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-12-13
COMMISSIONERS
SAID TO FAVOR
PIGGERY PLAN
Councilmen Are Impressed
With Disposal of Garbage
in Wilkes-Barre

Harrisburg officials after an in
spection trip through the piggery at
Wilkes-Barre returned to the city
so favorably impressed with the
| success of the method that it was
stated to-day the contract for gar
| bagc collection and dispo osal will
| probably be awarded next Tuesday
| to Haey Brothers, at the bid of
| S2i.OG0 year.
While it could not be learned CT
fc:"i'y that Such action was coE-
sidercd remarks by number of
| the missioners indicated the pig
garv disposal plan is favored more
| than the reduction proposition.
According to city officials who in
spected the Wilkes-Barre loiggery, it
is not a nuisance and is under care
full management. 1t is understood
if the contract is let to Hagy
Brothers provisions will be lnclhded
similar to the ones in force in
Wilkes Barre.
City Keeps Record
The contractor in that city keeps
4 complete record of all the houses
in the city from which garbage is
collected. Wagons similar to the
ones used here are sent over the
various districts the drivers check
ing up on each collection. The ger
bage is then hauled to q central sta
ton at the edge of the city, where
it is assorted and all cans, paper,
other refuse and rotten garbage is
picked out. The garbage is then
lilled into cans, loaded on large
trucks and hauled to the piggery
three miles from the city. At the
pisgery it is dumped into a large
tank, thoroughly steamed, emptied
to large platform and drained. 1t
is then fed to the hogs.
The Harrisburg officials were the
guests of the Wilkes-Barre Chamber
OF Commerce at a noon luncheon
yesterday. A big mem oership
drive for the chamber is Just clos
ing ih that city. Mayor Daniel l..
Keister and Commissioner Gross
made short addresses while the other
officials who took the trip were in
troduced. They were Commissioners
Fred L. Morgenthaler, William II.
Lynch, City Engineer NJ. B. Cow
den, City Clerk r. Ross Seaman,
City Assessor James c. Thompson
and commissioner elect Charles w.
Burtr EFT. The party returned late
last evening.
1t was reported in city official
circles to-day that early, action will
be urged in organizing the ash and
garbage supervision bureau and pro-
viding for municipal ash collections.
So far no definite arrangements to
provide for gathering ashes and
refuse have been considered by
council although Commissioner
Lynch, of the Highway Department,
has repeatedly urged completion of
plans for this work, as provision
must be made in the budget for both
the garbage contract and municipal
ash collections.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-12-13
Patriotic Prayer Service
For Soldiers and Nation

Patriotic prayer services are be-
ing held each Friday in the Pine
Street Presbyterian Church. The
announcement for to-morrow's serv-
vice follows:
The Friday afternoon service of
prayer for our country has become
one of the most helpful efforts of
the Pine Street Presbyterian Church
to take its part in the world conflict.
This meeting, which is but half an
hour long. is set at 5.15 o'clock in
order that men and women may drop
in on their way home from work for
at least part of the service.
THE meeting is undenominational
and every one is asked who carries
in his heart burden of national or
personal needs. Men are particu-
larly welcome, especially those of
draft age, whose turn may soon come
to take their part in the great strug-
gle for freedom"
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-12-13
Strikers Asked to Work
While Commission Acts
By associated Press

Washington, Dec. IS. - George w.
Lawson, secretary of the Minnesota
State Federation of Labor. to-day
telephoned the strikes in St. Paul and
Minneapolis to return to work in view
of the order for an Investigation by
the Presidents Labor Commission.
Lawson said that if he could set his
message through to St. Paul and Min
neapolis he would get the strikers
back to work by 1 o'clock this af-
ternoon. He took his action on the
basis of a telegram Secretary Baker,
as chairman of the Council of Ma
tional Defense, sent to President Will
sons Labor Commission now in the
West. instructing the body to stop in
Minnesota.
Secretary Baker, after comforting
with the President. sent the tele-
gram to Secretary Wilson, of the De-
partment of Labor. now with the
commission in San Francisco.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-12-13
ENTEnS ~. =. ARMy

Eldred b. Smith. OF. 1912 Regina
street, will leave this evening for
Troy. N. Y, to enter the Ordnance
branch of the United States Army.
Mr.. Smith carries with him special
letter of introduction from Washing
ton and is an expert machinist. He
was formerly connected with the
Bethlehem Steel Company at Steelton
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-12-13
American Engineers Have
Thanks of Field Marshal

Wednesday. Dec. 12.-(By The Asso-
ciated Press) Field Marshal Haig,
commander of the British forces in
France, has expressed to General
Pershing, in n letter his thanks for
the assistance given by American
Army Engineers around Gouzeaucourt
on November 80.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-12-13
Mount Hope Company
Sells Property as Junk
BY Associated PrcsS

Pottsville, Pa. Dec. 13. - Forced
out of business because its coal land
worked out, the Mount Hope Coal
Company, at st. Clair. Pa, sold it's
property to junk dealers. The own
plenty of coal refused to lease.
Because of the Importance of keep
ing up the coal supply at present the
Mount Hope Company appealed to the
Federal Fuel Administrator it is
claimed, asking that the Government
lend its influence to keep the colliery
working, but the appeal was not act
ed upon. The colliery shipped $4,000
tons of anthracite annually.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-12-13
Spain Will Protest
BOmbardment of Steamer
BY Associated Press

Madrid, Wednesday, Dec. 12.-
Premier Alhucemas announced to-
day that the Spanish government
was preparing an energetic protest
TO Germany regarding the lombard
ment of the Spanish steamer Claudio
Icy German submarine.
The Spanish steamship Claudio,
Premier Alhucemas announced Mon
day. was attacked by a German sub
marine which fired upon the steamer,
killing eight sailors and wounding
others The Claudio was able to
make port under her own steam.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-12-13
9 Of Our Boys Enlisted

They are not here to speak for them
selves, but we are sure that they would
sign their names to this announcement,
were they here to do So.
Josef H. Strouse Gu. S. Naval Reserves)
Charles Gerdes Governors Troop
l. T. Rockman GU. S. .Quartermaster's
Department.
Robert Fleck (Motor Truck Coz
Louis Stein (Aviation Corps)
John Branca 9th Regiment Band)
Charles B. Snyder Jr. Governors Troop
Albert Michaels (Signal Corps)
Earl Yeager Co. l. 8h Regiment)
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-12-13

This Announcement Was Not Ordered to be
Published by Mr.. Vim. Strouse.
The Boys of The VIM Strouse Store Obtained
This Space From Our Advertising Manager, who
agreed to devote it to the message printed herein.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-07-14

from their. menus at least enc day
week in the near future.
In addition to this charge there
will be no wheat rolls for breakfast,
and wheat bread will be baked from
flourlcontaining 10 per cent OF rye
potato, banana or rice flour. Ioas;
garnishes will be abolished and rough
bread will be done away with be-
cause it requires too much butter
This announcement was made TO-
day by Mahlon w. Newton, president
of the Philadelphia Hotel Mems As
ISOLATION.
"When the new rules becomes Ell
fective,' said Mr.. Newton. 1T WI
no longer be possible to obtain calves
liver, brains or sweetbrcads. Iouns
chickens will no longer be served
nor will spring lamb or sucking
pigs
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-07-14
TAKE NOTICE ALEXANDRiANs

As will be seen by ruling OF the
Tinted States Department OF JUS
flee. it is illegal for amy person 70
transport liquor, either in their bag
gage or upon their person, INTO VIE
pinia. Hence any person who may IN
the future buy liquor III Washing
ION and attempt to bring the same
into this city may be brought before
+he United States District court
This should cause all interested 70
take heed, as hereafter when a man
or woman is made to face the folice
Court to answer the charge Oh nav
inr been drunk, and they shall state
that they bought liquor in Washing
ION the Deputy United States MAR
sbal can be notified and nc N turn
CON swear out a warrant charging
the delinquent with violating the law
Of the United States. The offender
viii then be compelled to give Doh'
far his or her. appearance before the
United States court, which meets
twice a year IN this city-''aa''afy
and July.
The opinion as handed down by TIE
Department of Justice has long peer
ia y. some Of the best lawyers in
the state, as the law says II Sh'i. rs
unlawful to transport liquor lnt .
any state which has laws making :, :, II
i,lepal to manufacture or sell the
same.
The above should be read and acted
,,ro, bv many IN this city who, esS>
necialr on Saturday nights, VISIT
Washington Tor the purpose OF pro,
curing liquor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-07-14

glories of the brief but magnificent
German Empire. The. newspapers
were not difficult to manage until
recently.
Lately they have been getting out
of hand. The Empire cannot afford TO
have public affairs and the military
and economic conditions of the coun-
try frankly discussed. But public
discomfort has been rising IN uae
that bodies no good to the autocracy'
even if it does not actually menace
the imperial family. The sufferings
of the people have been very great
The disappointment has been 1neaf-
culable. The Germans have always
been assured that any war they might
oet into would be like the war OF
1870.
The campaign has fallen. A few
;rreconcilables are still shouting FOL
anpeyations and indemnities, bn'
the overwhelming mass of the peo-
nle, who are intelligent enough te
know something about what is going
IN know there can be nothing OF the
sort. and are frantic to get peace
without demanding either. The con-
viction is growing that even THIS
cannot be obtained. Not a word mas
over come from the allies indicative
| Of their willingness to call the wal
drawn fight.
Not only have the people been 0's'
,nnointed in their military authorl'
lies, but they realize that they have
, been betrayed by their Foreign Of
fees. The no longer believe, generai,
w. that the allies attacked German!
and the latter had to defend itseh
Some Of their writers have never
ceased to tell the truth, and 1he
facts are percolating through 'h'
public mind.
The suffering in the last winter
was most severe. The people bore "
under it in the belief that the SUP
marines. would bring victory oei"r'
summer. :, IL,
M. c.,n,ons are frantic at ths
prospect of fourth war WINTER e.,
M are desperate. They are cIanlor
inc for a Ministry responsible TO
the Reichstag, because such MIN
istry would abandon the war on any
terms.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-07-14
ST. SWITHIN'S DAY
Conditions OF Weather Tomorrow
Will be Closely Watched.

Tomorrow is st. Swinthin's Day
and it is too far off for the weather
prognoSticator to give out any de
finite forecast on weather conditions
for that day.
Everyone knows the legend attend
inc the death OF st. Swith!n, OF
July Is, many years ago. 1t ralnen
on that day, it is said, and that show
a. was followed by 40 days Of rain.
Ever since that time, as far as can
be learned, the weather on July 10
has been received with either JOY OF
grief. Tomorrow weather bulletin
will force Russian advances. draft
news and society items into the dis
card, because even those who do not
take stock in the st. Swithin's Day
decision as regards weather fee!
quite certain that this vicinity has
had, to date, enough rain, hail and
other rampages of the elements 70
last throughout the next 40 or more
DAYS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-07-14
|. ". ". PREPARATIONS

5, exchange says the forchle de-
nortation Of members OF the ih'o'-
rial Workers of the World from
Bjsbee, Ariz., is another one OF those
performances which cannot be COM
mended, and yet which cannot ne oe
nlored. Altogether its effect VIII pro-
ABLY be salutary.
I,awbreaking is pat OF the creeu
of this organization. Its leaders aa'"-
ca-o sabotage, Stacking and violence
,rbe,, reap what they have sowh'
than when an outraged community
takes the law in its own hands anu
deals with them in primitive fashion
Their worst crime is the blow t"*s
have dealt to the cause Ct laDor ~
self 1t may be that the demands u
nc of tho strikers in the West Tor
hiobar wages and better wofklhs
conditions are quite justified. but
Industrial Workers of the "or''
methods prevent workmen WIN d
real grievance from getting ii '"''
ha,rinr, They make plausible even
necessary, the refusal of operators
to deal with the strikers. You ea"" ..
horra;o with men who say they VIII
wreck your machinery or burn DOWN
yo,,r plant if you don't give IN 70
them. -,
Such methods should not be tote-
rated at any time. They cannot nc
tolerated in time Of war
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-07-14
FIGURES QUESTIONED.


4 number of cities were sISr''oo
,a...rdav when the statement was
ro,a announcing decided ga1HS III
,onalation in some places an" ma
.a.rad losses IN population IN others
NJ, ,,ers. more ne:plcxed than
>'''- ,'. ,,,o, ,Sav read that
= 'SA''''i az :, co,noc-
.lccordlng 10 the 'e:'H"S
ton with the &eiectivc draft our e''I
b,a boon losing about one hundred
=. .,in,;o, ycor,v since 1910, or
III pop"'''' '0'. .,.;,,,.. ~ A,ov,nd,;,
before cett"'i' 'o' ''"'.''
and Fairfax counties hau "ee'' "''
reycd TO This city. In 1910 the census
4aLors oo,.r Alexandria 1929 IN
,.,,:to,,t,
4''''''',''', c.,. H.,
AccorGiti& 10 Inc fe''S'" ,''''>'''> '''
reau estimates made rtlhHc HeS't.-
4,v and based upon the select ""
,,.r. .ao;,t,ot;n, we have but H.
,,n m, ,,. ar Al. r.rnrns
'Vo. Ing ''>' ~ '''f
oN'i' =.
being questioned IN other c!t:eS "hiSh
,ra said to have lost in population
3,,;s +ha nas+ seven wears The
S,',
Baltimore gun says
Tie Census Bureau ; estimates OF
population have provoked outhufS'S
Of incredulity III every part or me
."nN''E app,',e.'.,s h =, ,'o l,;mhor .
nase o'I'i s,Ss 49, than tbar w.ara
, ,t.''..e. ~" . sn l; +rsat +,o comn1i-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-07-14
GERMANY MUST NEGOTIATE
Leader of Hungarian Party Delivers
Significant Speech.

Leader of Hungarian Party Delivers
Significant Speech.
Amsterdam, July IA. = Count
Michael Karolyl, leader of the Hun
parian independent party, speaking
in the house of deputies. says tei@-
gram from Budapest. declared:
The central point of the present
German crisis is the question OF
peace. Every one in Germany wants
peace, but it is not enough to desire
it, the nation must negotiate Tor u.
Count Czernin (Austro-Hungarlah
foreign minister) has not openly de-
clared that we are ready for peace
without annexation. One of the pre-
requisite conditions of peace Is tie
characterization of every country
In continuation of the debate
Baron julius Beck said:
There is no war policy today Dut
only peace policy. The peace must
he honorable, guaranteeing HUI
eary's frontiers and her political IN
dependence"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-07-14
IN GERMANY
II Absence OF Leather. People are
N-,,l;,w Rarefonted in Teuson
Capital.

Today's news from the German
CAPITAL brought these chief develop
mcnts in the crisis:
|. A semi-official message SAID inc
Kaiser is about to issue a proclama-
ton favoring immediate vote reform
far Prussia and for parliamentary
government for Germany.
,. Apparently authoritative re-
ports had it the Emperor would IN
site Trzherger and Philip Schelde-
mann {majority Socialist LEADER t0
take ministerial offices.
s. The three big parties--CentrisSS
Socialists and acknowledgements
completed their pans for concersed
drive in tomorrow's full Reichstag
session for the immediate electoral
reform and declaration of purely
defensive war aims. They command
AZ overwhelming majority.
!. Failing in this drive the majority
is determined to drive opt the .presen;
ministry. A coalition government
would be the inevitable result.
Between the lines OF the mass OF
contradictory dispatches from the
two Teutonic capitals, one fact Is
creeping steadfastly to: the fore,
That beneath the whole upheaval
lies the singing effect which Presi-
dent Wilson's srrsigrFent Of tss