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The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1917-02-22
FIGHT BEING MADE ON
PROPOSED UTILITIES RiffS

Pierre. S. d, Feb. 1a.- One of the
real legislative fights is being made by
representatives, from the different cities
OF the state which own their own mu-
nicipai public utilities, agains. the
house bills which have passed and gone
to the senate. They claim that it Is
taking away the right Of local self gov
eminent. and they are radically opposed
to the measures as they are drawn.
Their position is stated in the follow
pared covering their views of the sttua-
ton:
Public Utilities Ellis Dangerous.
The public utilities bills, house bills Nos.
~ 20 and 226, are vicious measures n
VIII rob townships and municipalities of
their present precious rights OF control,
is the contention Of the opponents OF
these measures.
OF the cities, towns. and townships the
right to withhold or grant the use of its
streets. alleys or roads for electric, tele-
phone Or gas service.
Municipal ownership of public utilities
VII De ~sependent entirely upon the
pleasure 81 private corporations. Present
limited tern franchises automatically be-
come perpetual and ndeterniinate Elk
psrispees g other states working under
Sate cotIAea1sa4ls favor these bills be-
cause It's tsTssetaal franchises cannot be
controtied aa4sy manner by nnunicipali-
Heretofore the cities. towns and town
ships OF the state have derived their
powers from the Legislature or the con-
stitution os The state
source OF this authority insofar as it re-
iates to telephone gas and electric sery-
Ice. the board of railroad commissioners.
This places the people of every city, town
and township in the state under the dom
nation OF three men elected by h people
OF the sTate at large. 1t depriyes the va
riDus communities of the state of the
right which they nave enjoyed since
statehood. namely. the right to regulate
their own telephone, a and electric serv-
The fact that these bills compel the
municipalities and townships to ask per-
mission of the railroad Commission for
eyerything that they might desire to do
along these matters is based on the
theory that the people OF the various nu-
inequalities Of the states are incapable of
sell government and need a Guardian to
look after their own interests. Are the
people.p f the municipalities and town
ships q South Dakota willing 70 concede
corporation which is made by The cor
porations or have we the backbone 10
stick for the rights given his under the
and 8 sacredly honored-that we are a
free people and possessed OF equal sights.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1917-02-22

South Dakota Solons Must At
tend Sessions or Give Good
Reasons "Why"-
Pierre Notes.

Pierre, S. D., Feb. 10. hot
time for members of the house
who have been absent during sessions,
and who. cannot give a good eS-
cuSe, is promised in a resolution Of
fered by Thompson, of Hanson. 1t pro-
vides for the appointment OF an investi-
cation committee to find il the absent
ones have had good cause to be away
and if moi to recommend that they re-
ceive no pay. The committee is COM
posed OF Thompson. Judson, of Meade,
and Mathieson, of Codington.
Pass Widows Bill.
The house passed "a bill admitting
wives and widows of old soldiers to the
soldiers home at Hot Springs. This
bill was killed twice during the early
part of the session in practically the
same form. but was reintroduced and
a majority of two votes after q
long debate.
Pass Rural School Bill.
The house passed a bill allowing the
higher branches to be taught in rural
schools on a vote of the residents of
the district. A statement was made by
Hamm. of Pennington, that the bill was
necessary as the present school laws
provided that. if a teacher attempted
to teach branches above the eighth
grade subjects in rural schools, he could
be deprived of his certificate regardless
of it's grade. The senate passed a law
requiring telephones to be placed in
rural school when located within a mile
of a regular line.
The n passed a house resolution
again submitting to a vote the PROPOSE
ton of removing h constitutional bar
rier in the way Of state expenditures in
internal improvements. The bars were
PC :tisr thrcS%ri Sass%i The last election.
and this resolution has for its purpose
to eliminate all barriers.
To Force Testimony.
a bill was introduced in the senate
by Waters, Of Hand, providing that wit
neSseS may be required to testify even
if by so doing he claims he may incrim-
mate himself, but if he makes such
claim he shall be immune from prosecu-
ton as a result of his testimony.
In the senate the house bill requiring
examinations of private hospitals, de-
tention homes and converts by the
woman's board of investigation was
passed. and Representative Birch viii
have no use for his initiative petitions
which he had secured to force the issue
at b next general election. if neces-
sary to get his bill enacted or give the
people a chance to say wha they
wanted.
Senator Dowdeli introduced a Joint
resolution meInorializing congress TO
take III necessary steps to prevent the
president or congress from declaring
an aggressive war without a vote OF
the people indorsing such action, but
not to apply to a war of defense OF the
country.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1917-02-22
ELOPIHG COUPLE CAUGHT
AFTER EXCITING GLASS

Pierpont, S. D. Feb. 10. Pdrsliing
his wife and the man with whom she
eloped across several states, as far east
as Duluth. Mimi. and hen westward to
South Dakota. John Gunderson, of
Butte. Mont. located his wife near
Pierpont and caused her arrest and that
of Peter kamestad, the man with whom
she is said to nave eloped. The couple
was found at a farm house about six
miles from Pierpont. The city marshal
and the deserted husband arrived at
the farm mouse at about 2 o'clock in the
morning and forced the couple to ac-
company them to town. Kambestad at
first refused to go, but suddenly
changed his mind when Gunderson
drew n fiourished a ~six-shooter. The
wife was in a state of collapse when the
party reached town, but some hours
later had recovered to such an extent
that she was able to sit in aEhotel office
chatting gaily with her husband, while
the man who had stolen her sat gloomy
apart between two officers Of the law.
All the parties concerned are young
people and the woman is decidedly
pretty. 1t is believed She and her hus-
band will become fully ~reconciled, but
a statutory charge may be preferred
against the other man in the case.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1917-02-22

Paris. Feb. ia wireless dispatch
from Berne, Switzerland, says the Bra
lia minister at Berlin, by order of
his government. has warned Germany
that Brazil will hold her responsible for
the fate OF three Brazilian vessels ap-
preaching the war one The vessels
left Brazil for entente countries since
the declaration by Germany OF her
submarine blockade.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1917-02-22

A competent engineer proposes to
arge the area OF New York city by re-
BANNING SO sauare miles of land from
New York bay, by the use of Golfer
Jams. He estimates that the expense
will be greater thar h sum required
10 build the Panama canal. This would
be a small item il the project were sue
,ApSSfIIl
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1917-02-22

A contributor to Popular Mechanics
ellis Of a recently Invented machine for
use in sensitizing blue print paper.
This apparatus is valuable in climates
where the moisture in the air make 1t
difficult to store blue print paper. The
machine easily can tur out between
$50 and 200 yards of paper in n hour.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1917-02-22

The Wall Street Journal names the
following wonders which a single gall
ion of gasoline can accomplish on the
harm: It will milk 800 cows, bale four
DDns OF hay. mix IS cubic yards of ee-
hent, move q truck IA miles.
blow three-fifths OF an acre. or sener-
hte enough electricity to illuminate the
farmhouse for 80 hours.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1917-02-22
The author Of the .History of Brazil-

The author OF the 'TIistory Of Brazil"
yells of a species of monkey called
preachers" Every morning and eve
hing these monkeys assemble in the
woods. One takes a higher position
Shan the rest and makes a signal with
dis forepaw. At this signal the others.
DIT round him and listen. When they
ire all seated he begins to utter a Sc;
5es of sounds. When he stops these
Hies ne makes another signal with his
paw and the others cry out until he
makes a third signal. or which they
become silent again. This author, Mr..
Margrove, asserts tina he was a wit
hess to these preachings.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1917-02-22

The United States government dye;
ruff expert. DR.. T. H. Norton, claims,
hat during the last TWO years the man
.1facture OF dyes in this country has
Increased fivefold. The country is now
manufacturing coal tar at the rate of
5000 tons q year.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1917-02-22

A fairly rich deposit of gold, which
cas- been carried from large hydraulic
aines some distance above, is now be
ng mined from the American river,
ear Colfax, Cal. The miner must be
IN expert diver, who digs the sand
rom the rivers bed, and places it in
buckets, to be hauled to the surface.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1917-02-22

A dish rinser. in the form of a broad,
pray attached to the hot water faucet.
Instantly and thoroughly rinses a large
AN of dishes. The spray is circular
b shape. and at its center is attached
/, the faucet
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1917-02-22

British hospital surgeons have adopt
ID greer uniforms in place of the long
ssed suits Of white. The hospitals also.
ire geing fitted in green The color is
aid to be less trying to the eyes of
9th patient and doctor.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1917-02-22

electric heater looks much like
4 desk telephone. This apparatus a
se used TO heat a room, or 1t can be
80 placed as to serve as q foot stove.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1917-02-22

For electric welders a helmet made OF
sber has been developed that is both
sooler and lighter han the metal mes
e~eretof0ro used, and also protects a
rearer against stray currents.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1917-02-22

An electric light switch, to be !
sated4 connection with the doorbeli
p~ushsSbAtton, has been invented BY 8
tanAdian.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1917-02-22

A steering wheel haE been invented
Ehich can be tilted out OF the drivers
ray when entering the car. "A spring
atch locks the steerins wheel in place
II other times.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1917-02-22
SCANDINAV|ANS HOLD
BANQUET AT PIERRE
Biennial Celebration Is Attend
ed by Prominent State Of
ficials and Solons.

Pierre. S. d. Feb. 19.-The members
OF the legislature and citizens OF Pierre
who are Scandinavian celebrated their
biennial banquet at the st. Charles
hotel. Carl Gunderson, OF Vermilion.
was POSTMASTER. Representative Swan
son, of Aberdeen, who is president OF
the organization; Governor Norbeck,
who is Norwegian; Ex-Governor Eyrne.
who has been adopted" by the Nor
wegians; Lieutent Governor McMaster.
Speaker Of the House Roberts and
Chairman Warwick of the appropriation
committee of the senate: Senator
Urdahl Representative Benson, Mrs.
Lydia Johnson. of Fort Pierre. and
Senator Isaac Lincoln responded to
toasts. "A musical program was given,
The menu was of Scandinavian cook
cry, prepared by housewives in Pierre.
About 200 were present at the banquet.
The dining room of the hotel was
decorated With large flags. Smaller
flags and flowers We're used for table
decorations. 'Old Glory" held the place
OF honor on the wall baclS-to the toast
master. while the national emblems OF
Norway. Sweden and Denmark deco
rated the side walls.
The feature OF the menu was "Lude-
fisk and many of the visitors, and
even some OF the native born Scandi-
nayians, tasted this delicacy for the
first time. The menu was printed in
Norwegian.
Tastmaster Gunderson in MS opening
address called attention to the fact that
few Sc~andinayianS ever return to their
native lands, even for q visit, asserting
that when they came to the United
States they am to make it their per-
home. He declared that while
S~candinavians had but Is per cent of
the population OF South Dakota, they
had one-thtrd of he membership of
the legislature: the governor and state
treasurer, and had the chairmanships
on the I've appropriation committees
the two judicial committees and the
two COMMITTEES on state affairs, the
nos important committees of the
legislature.
Governor Norbeck had no apologies
to make for the hyphen in the Scan
dinavian-American.
1T is not a question where a person
came from, but what he does after he
comes here that should be considered"
ne said If a man makes a good citi-
zen that is what we want and all we
should ask. The Ncrsemen soon Amer
icanlze, and enter into the full spirit OF
American citizenship"
He then called attention to prominent
americans from each OF the three
Scandinavian countries.
Former Governor Byrne spoke OF the
Scandinayians as pioneers, saying that
wherever they went they left their
mark on the civilization of the
Lieutenant Governor McMaster de-
clared that the state had not honored
the Scandinavians by electing them to
office, but that the Scandinavians by
producing such high class citizens were
honoring the state.
Speaker Roberts spoke briefly in
praise of b good citizenship and. in
Gustry OF the Sca~ndinavians.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1917-02-22

Black paper covers for celery plants
make excellent bIeachers. The paper
sorssea in fiat sheets, and is fastened
bout the plant by mean of a string
ind fnttpsRa-
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1917-02-22

"A new. specially designed gas burn
4 is intended for table use. a griddie
an be sea on this burner, as well as
another attachment which toasts bread.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1917-02-22

table containing 832 separate
pieces. all OF which are detachable, mas
,een made by a California man. The
ssniy tool employed In the work was q
zckknife.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1917-02-22

Charles woll. of Berwick. Pa, does
ut like 10 live too long in one place.
= he has built himself a two-room
house on wheels which he a move
rom town 70 town as he pleases.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1917-02-22

An inventor has used the sausage
machine as his model In devising q
machine which makes and fills bags at
HE sarna@time.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1917-02-22

SILK which is to be used in making
saasses for gas and electric lamps. is
chemical preparation, the base OF
which Is mica
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1917-02-22

SeaA1 nps ~ colleg includes Va Ill
E0 ~ ZOE agriclltalrn students In
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1917-02-22

nash h0iler.and held In place by wire
makes less work Tor the laun-
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1917-02-22

Toronto has the largest industrial
school in North America The school
pas cost nearly Sc, 000. goo. Its adj
borium win seat !, 300 people and its
gymnasium is unusually well equipped.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1917-02-22

ASsnnmbar gof date palm trees have
0eeAs brought fr6Hi Africato California,
NneresdAtes stenow raised success !
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1917-02-22

sagT sNspEid norrnai had of. the
S56sss as s a.Fgr 1 anesess iron ii. oQOsOoosooO
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1917-02-22

~ bind 0f NItchgrass exhibited 81
sAsssa rs. Gator. pf Relgrade, Me, meas
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1917-02-22

FsrAneII q asserf fhst ha,,aa
sssnzssxsse5 eat d~lsinfestant:
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1917-02-22

SCI K axs4sl aaSsstN 4 sfats wkf1hs
s .ag s'A sasa2A sasse sSssN lulcoln sh
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1917-02-22
MORE SEX EXAMINATIONS.
IS RULING OF STATE BOARD

Sioux Falls, IS. D. Feb. 19.-Dr. w.
Franklin Jones, whose advanced ideas
on sex hygiene have raised a hubbub
throughout the state, has appeared be-
special meeting held in Sioux Falls.
whole matter was gone over once
more and the board has recorded its
Judgment that there are to be no more
examinations of this kind conducted in
any OF hes state institutions except by
a regularly licensed physician. The
board finds also hat d.. Jones has not
conducted any OF these examinations
since last June and that none of the
charges made against Or. Jones were
meant in any way to reflect on his
character. DR.. Jones' has the cordial
backing Of President Slagle, Of the
State university, and apparently OF the
student body rs we'll. Meanwhile a
bill is In the OF passing the legis-
1ature to regulate such examinations
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1917-02-22
BLOCK BOUGHT STOCK;
MUST PAY, JURY DECIDES

Webster, S. D.. Feb.s19.- Notwith-
standing that himself and other men
were drinking whisky at the time he
q a note, J.. =. Block, OF Grenville,
Day county. will have to pay the
amount OF the note according to the
verdict OF the jury which heard the
ctse in the circuit court. An Abtrdeen
man sold to Block some stock in aIi
Aberdeen insurance taking
Blocks note for 1925 in payment there
for. The seller Ct the stock sold the
note to LIE O~cSssenreiter, an autonao-
bile dealer CT Webster, for an automo-
c. Block refused to pay the note, onA
Eilae ground that he had not received
value Tor the same and, because the,
whole party was drinking whisky at the
time the note was gwen. The jury re-
turned q verdict for $3.50 in favor Of
sO~chsenreiter Is the innocent pur-
chaser OF the note:
YANKTON4The South Dakota Press
association held a two-day session here IN
annual midwinter convention. Officers
we're eiected AS follows: preiident. Al. NJ.
Bennett, YanIston Herald; first vice pres
ident, "A. Sturges. Beresford Republic:
second vice president. Dean G. Tripnlcr.
Ganoya Herald; ACKNOWLEDGEMENT, q. r..
Ealiadaysa5lroQuois Chief. Executive COM
Iniltee eb..ssfman. EB Ynle, Alexandria
Herald: Len Doty. DolaId Tiines-Heraid;
John =. Craig, Tripr Ledger:
Spain and Portugal neutrality-suspicious.
20 per cent of the worlds cork.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1917-02-22

Spain and Portugal together prodnca
% per cent Of the worlds cork.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1917-02-22

House bill 249, by Best, fixing uni
form road building rules so that farm
ers, as Mr.. Best said, would help in
stead OF ruin h roads on which they
worked. johnson objected bu. swan
son felt there ought to be such a. sys-
tenn. Buchholz, of Butte. objected to
the effect it would have in the Black
Hills, but Hursh, of Lawrence, said the
Ellis people we're perfectly satisfied
with bill and 1t passed.
Arizona republican., 1917-06-10

produced. It had been sent around to many managers but they had no faith in it However. l saw it's possibilities and it turned out to be a big success.
 "The first act showed scene behind the stage. The leading woman was in love with young fellow. The young fellows mother didn't want him to mar " the girl. The girl was the leading woman in the show and the boys mother didn't think they would be hap pN
 Kate Ryan. I remember played the part of the mother. The girls maid met her and asked her to be seated for a moment. When We were rehearsing shat scene 1 saw a chance for a laugh. Miss Ryan was not by any means a lightweight. put in a little bit of busi- ness that got that scene over in fine style. When the mother called the maid looked dubiously at a frail look inging chair She started to pick it up, put it down and brought out a solid looking chair. asking the Mother to be seated. This always got a good laugh.
 Mir. Parke delights in filling his pie lures with charming little touches that are true to life and which add immeas urably to their beauty. He is generally regarded as one of the best directors ir the business. IL was because of his excellent work as a Thanhouser di rector that J. A. Bert. vice president and general manager of Pathe. person. ally requested Louis J. Gasner presi- dent of Astra, that Mir. Parhe direct Mystery ot the Double Cross the
Arizona republican., 1917-06-10

poor little boy and then w!ien the years have gone and this little boy grows Up and the little girl is reduced tC poverty he has the great chance of his career to return the Little Shoes
 It is just such q picture as Walthall with his wonderful ability can put over The pathos of the tale is brought in the acting that has made Walthall the most courted Of screen stars. If it were not for his eccentricity he would today head the list Of dramatic male stars. He is the recognized peer of all drama tic stars and in this tale the critics be- lieVe he is at his best.
 The picture will also prIng 10 the screen one of the finds of the year. Mary McAllister, another Mary Sun shine and q great child. She plays the little girl who through her generosity naves the way for her future happiness when she grows to w0manhood-
 Nalthan and Mary NcAllister make q great team and they will be seen to- gether .many tines in future for the gifted actor has taken the gifted child under his wing and will educate her in rhe fire points of the mute drama.
Arizona republican., 1917-06-10
Theater Calendar
 For Present Week

MBIA-Sunday Franklin Far mum in The Clock and Billie Burke in The Fugitive Witness: Monday, Tuesday aNl Wednesday, Herbert Pfenon picture, The Eternal Sin" with ] lorence Reed as Lucretia Borgia: Thursday and Friday, Hell Morgan's Gnl.'
 PLAZA-Sunday, The Shine Girl" with Gladys Hulette also Pa,he "Tne Mystery of the Double Cross
 HP2ESS-American Musical Com edy com m0any in Mile. Chicken"
 RIVERSIDE PAHK-Out of door at tlactions and pictures. Tonight and Monday Pathc Gold Rooster film with PHh-- Marie Osborne in Sunshine and Gold balance of week. General Film company service.
 h7iZONA-Monday. Tuesday, We'd nesd2y and Thursday. Protect Your Daughter; r riday, Saturday and Sun dfy. Frederick the Great and company. comedy novelty entertainers: Frank Merritt, eccentric morologist and Le- dOux and LedouX, comedy acrobats
 HlP-Sunday and Monday, Henry Waithall in Little Shoes" Tuesday and Wednesday, Viola Dana. first Of