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Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-01-22
SOUTH ST. PAUL LIVE STOCK.

SOUTH ST. PAUL LIVE STOCA.ts
South st. Paul, Mimi, jan. "a
Hogs. receipts $500; steady at ten
cents lower; range $15.75 @16.lO;
bulk $15.S0@16.90.
Cattle-Receipts. 2,400; killers
steady; steers ss.5o@1s.oo; cows and
steady, $1,000 1905; stockers and
f~eeders>slow and steady, 5000 1000.
Sheep-Receipts 500; steady; lambs
$S.00.@ 1915; wethers $500 q 1900;
35.O0@11.75. @ +,
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-01-22
EGAN AFTER MEN.

Milwaukee. Wis, Jan. 22.-Ned
Egan, the new manager of the Mil
.wnukee club Of the American associa-
ton. already is on the hunt for ma
tcrial for the 1913 season. He hopes
to land surplus talent from some Of
the major league clubs in advance Of
other. managers in the association.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-01-22
PLAYERS MAKE GOOD soLD1ERs

Cleveland, Jan. 22.-Cleveland
American league players apparently
are making good soldiers. Clark
Dickerson has been made a sergeant
at San Antonio and Red Torkelson
has been made a sergeant in the coast
artillery stationed at San Francisco.
They are pitchers.
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TENDLER GETS DECISION,

PhiIadelphia. Pa. Jan. 22.-Lew.
Tender. of, Philadelphia won the
popular decision over frankie. Gala
han of Brooklyn in their six round
bout here, last night. Callahan had
the better of the first two rounds, but
after that the local lightweight was
the aggressor and won on points.
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FIOUR.

Minneapolis. Mimi, Jan. 22.-Flour
unchanged. In car load lots. stand
ard flour quoted at 1915 a barrel in
9S-pound cotton sacks. Shipments
47.177 barrels.
Barley, $1.36@1.53. ~
Rye, $1.94 @1.95.
Bran, $780,.
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MINNEAPOLIS GRAIN:

Minneapolis. Mimi. =. jan. 20
receipts III cars compared
with 275 a year ago. :i..
Corn-No. 3 yellow $3.50 1.53pl-c.
Oats-No.s 3 white 70 1-4@79kls4.
Flax 1851 1-2@3.54 IL. T.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-01-22

Predictions Of Cold Wealth
er Check Selling il y
Chicago.

Chicago, Jan. 22.-BiE receipts OF
corn here had a bearish influence to-
day, especially as a large part Of the
total was definitely known to have
come from a cleanup Of congestion on
one Of the principal western lines.
Snow furries and q prediction of
colder weather tonight, however.
Initial prices, which ranged from UNI
lower. With March $1.25 1-S and May
1924 to la is, were followed by a
sag all around. &
Continued traffic difficulties east
formed a depressing factor in the oats
market. Local traders sold freely.
After opening 1-S cent of. to 1-8 cent
up, with May at .76 1-S to e764-1-4,
prices took a moderate downward
slant. b
Provisions averaged slightly higher
as a result of scattered buying. Weak
ness in the hog market did not4seem
to count. t - e.. '
Slowness Of eastern shipping de-
mand led subsequently to further. set
backs. The close was nervous at, the
same as yesterdays finish to half q
5-8 cent lower, with March ;1.24 5-8
and May 1923 5-s to 1923 "a.
Corn No. 2, yellow. nominal;. No. 8
yellow 1855 to Ito; No. 4 yellow 1855
to 100.
standard S11-4 to SO Ia.
Rye No. 2snominal; No. 3 1.94.>.s> .
Barley 40 to 1.59.
Timothy 500 to 1925.
Clover. 5000 to 2S.00.'
Pork nominal. - 800, -.
Lard PATS. r. >. 1H@&g'
Ribs 23.45 to 24.2O.
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LIVE STOCK MARKET
LIVESTOCK.

Chicago, Jan. 22.-Much larger re-
ceipts Of hogs than had been expect
ed pulled down prices today In the
hog market, Cattle and sheep were
also plentiful. .,y5e
Chicago, Jan. 22-Hog receipts, 6o,-
900, slow, SC to 10c under yester-
days average; bulk s16.36@$16.70;
$i6.35; heavy1$16 @$16.75; rough SIS
.@$16.2O; high $12.75 @$15.30.s
Cattle receipts, $4,000; weak; ma
tive steers IS .35@$13.85: stockers
and feeders $7@$10.70;< cows and
heifers $6@$11.75; calves $9@$16..
Sheep receipts, $4,000; weak;
wethers $9.7O@$13.25; lambs $14.40
.@$17.60. 49,
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Hides, Pelts, Wool. Etc.
Review of the Market BY The Redick

F - L -AsT-A-r- ~ -.-#H
Review of the Market by The Redick
Hide & Fur Co. 49,,
fHides-The market is still unsettled
with prices still lower and we reduce
our prices another cent per pound.
No demand from tanners: -
-PEI}TS-Prices not as firm as they
have been and only a fair demand.
We make no changes In. prices. ~ ~
TALLOW-The market rules strong
with no change in prices:
RAW FURS-Prices very high with
Muskrat,J Mink..sRed Fox and; Weasel
in best request. Owing to the nigh
prices, ruling market may decline at
ANy '''' No. L.. .No.ss2.
Cured hides 1855. III. liz
cured calf ...:.....: rs Pan
Cured bulls ........ is 3 IA
Cured kip -. go: 20. s,:;1sh
Green sailed glue hides
and skins ......... .08
Green sailed Deacon q.
skins. each :s1.oo. !. It1:s5
hides. q e size. ..4.oos /; > $500
Cured sailed ponies.
mules. CLUES, stc;.::sl.5o q. $3.50
as to size. .: ! so to ,l:oo
Full wool pelts: ;e1.so t<os$s.5o
hides Ito &c less. 80 NJ
Above prices subject 10 market
80 $50 ~. - = .aF, ~ ssIS.j%
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DEFEATED
BY FAST MIMIC TEAM

Bathgate. N. D., Jan. 21.-The Min
to basketball team on Saturday de-
feated the fast Bathgate quint, by a
score of IA to IL. The game was
close throughout and the outcome was
in doubt until the last quarter. The
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-01-22
FARM PRODUCE
Live Poultry.

Live Poultry.
Springs Observation-Disclosures. 10
Hens. 4 lbs. or over .......... .16
Hens. under :. lbs.s............ II
Old roosters ..,..... ........ .09
Ducks ....................... 10
Geese ..... observation-disclosures. .13
No. \ turkeys over 8 lbs. ....... .19
Dressed Poultry.
springs .JS
Hens. a lbs. or over............ .19
Hens. under 4 Observation-Disclosures. IL
Ducks, No. L.. Observation-Disclosures. 1T
Geese. No, H.. lie
NO. ! turkeys. dry picked. ...... ,.26
Old Toms. dry picked. ......... 20
Cream tbutter fat basis). so
Packing stock dairy $685.. .32
4. Miscellaneous Produce,
Hay. bailed. per ton. 80. $50. ..14.00
Potatoes. per bushel ;. y. ISIS to 100
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-01-22
GREEN TEAM
IS LEADING
IN B0NSPlEL
Turner Gang Loses Out in
First Nights Play by
II Points.

At the curling pavilion last eve
ming, the Turner team was defeated
in the match by IL points. This is
the first night OF. Il weeks bonspiel
and the Green team started off with
a good lead. The score stands Green
43 and Turner 81.
The Greens won three out of the
five games played last evening. The
1ironpS and Scnros fo11nw. ~
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1918-08-01
FORFEITS HIS BOND
AMOUNTING to $500
Man Charged With Auto Thiev.
cry In Omaha, Was Being
Held at Sioux Falls.

Sioux Falls, S. D.. July 2s.-Frank
Messex, who was under bond in this
city for the larceny of an automobile
from the garage of H. J. Nielsen, SUI
p~erintendent of the bureau of criminal
Identification Of the police department
of Omaha, Neb. and who was sus-
pected of knowing something about
the theft of scores of cars in Omaha
during the past year or more. has fled
from the city. FORGETTING the $500 bond
which he had furnished pending his
preliminary hearing.
Genevieve Morris, who was arrested
with him, remained in the city and
appeared before a local court at ths
time liked for the preliminary hear
ing ,of the two. The woman will be
TAKEN to Omaha by Superintendent
Nielsen, as it is believed that she will
be able to throw light on many of &le
automobile robberies in which Messex
is believed to have been implicated in
thai city. For a time after being ar
rested with Messex the woman claimed
she a purchased the stolen Omaha
found in their possession from q
stranger in Sioux CITY
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1918-08-01
MEN OF 1918 CLASS
ALL BEING HELD

Sioux Falls. S. D.. July 29.-Positive
orders from Adjutant General Morris
were received by the local board not
to release any more Glass 1 men until
there are more than enough to fill the
calls up to September.
The order says in part: Report on
1918 registration Immediately. Local
boards must refuse to release to the
navy, marine corps or emergency fleet
all registrants OF the 1917 or 1913
classes who have been or will be
placed in Glass /. until sufficient num-
Der of Class 1 men physically qualified
for general military service are in
sight to I'LL the calls up to August 81,
making allowance for physical rejec-
lions. h applies whether or not the
registrants have been finally classified
or examined physically. Please speed
up the process of examinations"
All 1918 papers are now awaiting the
action OF the district board, said D. L
Mckinney, chairman Of the local board
and as quickly as they return from
that board where they were sent ter
days ago physical examinations vii
commence.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1918-08-01
PRISONER LEFT JAIL;
BECAME INTOXICATED

Lead. 8. D., July 26.-Because
Charles Wepsa broke jail and became
intoxicated, he is subject to a term in
the Sioux Falls penitentiary for vio-
lattng he statewide prohibition law.
he was serving a&term in the county
Jail on a liquor charge when he tool
advantage Of a monetary lapse Of
vigilance on the part Of the officers and
made his escape. He was .r%ecaptured
q few hours later. and when taken into
custody was under the influence OF
sion.
The law provides that a second vio-
!at1on OF the statewide prohibition law
Is q felony, and accordingly wepsa
probably will spend the next year or
Two In the ~penitentiary. Herman
Pluska, of Meade county. who was ac-
cused OF violating the espionage act,
broke jail at the same time that Wepsa
did and has not vet been recaptured.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1918-08-01
Heavy Rains Interfering
With Operations dHuns

American Smelling, after the Germans
last occupation of the village, a patrol.
was preparing to enter the place to
determine the strength of the boche
survivors when a canton rumbled up.
The driver announced he had just
been through Epieds and hadn't seen a.
single sboche. The Americans then,
swept through the town and beyond.
Machine guns continue to constitute
the Germans chief method Of resist
The gunners are under orders to,
remain at their posts until they are
killed or captured.
After the Americans had passed one,
line of machine guns yesterday evening.
some bochesswho were so well hidden.
they Observation-Disclosures what was go.
ing on about them, emerged in search.
of rations. They stepped right into the.
midst Of a platoon of doughboys.
Corporal Lynch Joined the ranks of
American heroes yesterday. Sent out
to DO liaison work. he picked up seven.
boches beyond h front line. While
he was returning he captured another
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1918-08-01
READY FOR CAMP HE
DRANK cARBoLIc ACID

Aberdeen, S. D.. July 26.-Russel
Stinson attempted suicide by drinking
carbolic acid after being called to pre-
pare for the train which was to take
him to Camp Dodge with the Quota
OF drafted men Antidotes were given
and the stomach pump used and hegwas
Q out of danger. Physicians fear
that he will be left with some perma-
nent disability from the acid.
His mother stated that since the
death of the boys father a year ago
he had been melancholy and. part Of
the time i'll. For the past month he
has had a morbid dread OF going into
the array. sometimes even becoming SO
upset over ii that he would hide in the
cellar. These n other conditions,
physicians say, show that he was not
IN q normal condition when he at
tempted suicide.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1918-08-01
SENECA DOES WELL
BY THE RED CROSS

Seneca, s.. D., July 2e.-At a recent
Rec Cross sale held here a remark
ably large amount Of money was raised
for the benefit of the Red Cross. A
United States flag was put up for
up to 5000, and 1t was found at the
close OF the sale that the flag alone
sold for $2,135.
Live stock, machinery, grain, mer-
chandise and articles of fancy work,
etc, were brought in and sold at auc-
ton sale and brought moderate prices.
acrfptfons Inc cash donations from the
enterprises and attractions Of the day.
so that, all in all, the receipts aggre-
gated the neat sum of $6,845.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1918-08-01
EDITOR-FOSTMASTER
not EASILY SCARED
Threat OF Pro- Germans Fails
to Havo Desired Effect on
Chancellor, s. D., Man.

Sioux Falls. S. D., July 27.-Not-
w~fthstanding that he was handed a
threatening letter as he was closing
the ~postoffice for the night warning
MIN In effect, to cease printing loyal
statements n cease his attacks on
pro-Germans, Dad" Drake, of Chan
cellor, a small town hear Sioux Falls,
does not propose to surrender his
A1nericanism. He, In addition to being
postmaster Of his town, also is editor
and publisher of the Chancellor News.
In his newspaper he has been 8
ing In his criticism of a number Of res
dent OF the Chancellor territory. in
Guiding farmers who are alleged to be
pro-Gefman tnHtheir syrnpafhfes. The
warning letter was signed by some
80 persons. practically all of whom
have names showing foreign origin.
The editor postmaster was In Sioux
Falls comforting with the federal
authorities, and 1t is probable that
trouble IN IN store for all those who
signed the warning letter in their ef-
forts to drive Drake from the country.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1918-08-01
PRISONER MADE DASH
FOR OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES

Canton, S. D, July 26.-While being
taken from he states attorney.ssoffiee
where he a been to answer 10
charges against him. to the cous,ty
jail. William Kraayenbrink made isrsl
down n stairway and for the country.
He is being held on five different
charges. Sheriff Tate, who had him
in charge, fired five shots none OF
which took effect. A large posse OF
deputies o up the trail, But after
hunting for an hour they gave It up.
Later h trail vas taken up aaain
and he was located IN a field about two
miles north Of Canton. He is again
lodged in the county jail.
Before making his break for liberty
Kraaysnbrink gashed his throat9with
saspocket kIii1e In the states attorneys
Office insansattempt to commit suicide.
When he sAw9t1at he would be cap
tured he tried to-beat his brains out
with a rock. 4
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1918-08-01
WOMAN PENALlzED FOR
SELLING BAD EGGS

Armour, S. D., July 29.-Upon a com.
plant filed by inspector S. L. Lucas
of h food and drug department, Mrs
George Reed, living near belmont, wal
arraigned before Justice Conover her.
charged with attempting to sell Ii
dozen decomposed and inedible eggs
The woman pleaded guilty and contrib.
uted $3o.65 to h public fund. Both the
government and state r on a crusade
against marketing bad Eggs and buyer,
are now required to candle all present
ed for sale. The food and drug depart.
Sment OF the state has seven inspectors
in the field and their vigilance and eff.
ficiency is attested by h severa.
prosecutions brought against offenders
who persist in trying to sell bad eggs
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1918-08-01

II IL a widely known fact amons
sailors that flour will not only float
after immersion in sea water, but suf-
Ter very little damage. To ascertain
h actual damage q baker In New
South Wales submerged a bag OF flour
IN the ocean and left 1t in the watcr
~ hours. A SO pound weight was nee
essary to sink a 150-pound s2R. which
would have supported IS pounds IN top
OF the water. it is estimated. or half
Its own weight. When lifted and
weighed the bag scaled 155 pounds. 1t
was died o days and yielded 100
pounds of perfectly dry flour, the bag
and waste Weighing % pounds. Baked
1nto bread. it gave perfect results.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1918-08-01
OPERA HOUSE GIVEN
COAT OF YELLOW

Huron. S. d. July 29.--Becanse the
manager of the building is alleged te
have failed TO treat the members Of a
draft contingent fairly, Highmore citi.
zens painted the opera house at High.
more q bright yellow, according t.
word brought TO Huron. The woro
Stacker was daubed on the front o,
h building, 1t is asserted and a largo
quantity OF yellow alabastine was
poured into a piano inside the theater.
The cenery on the stage is a.So said
10 have been painted yellow and the
interior walls of the building streakee
with yellow.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1918-08-01
H0RNiCk, IA, MAN
INLEAD SCHOOL
Prof. o. G.. Prichard Elected
Principal-Iowa Woman
Teacher of Languages.

Lead, S. D., July 2e.-Prof. o. G..
elected by the local board of education
as principal of the Lead high school
during the coming year. He is a grad
uate of Morningside college, Sioux City,
Ia, and holds a masters degree from
the university Of Iowa. During the
past year he has been principal OF the
high school at Webster City. Ia. Miss
Grace Laxson, of Earlville, Ia, has
been chosen as teacher Of English and
Latin in the local high school during
the coming year. while Miss Adele
Steihm, of Wilton, N. D., was elected
as third grade teacher in one OF the
ward schools of Lead.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1918-08-01
ing the main high road south Of Fisme
blocked all traffic for IL hours.

The Germans after their retiremen
north of the Marine. chung to the NORTH
bank, between. Jaulgonne and Oeuillt
for some time, their artillery and ma
chine u fire preventing the allie
from crossing. Gradually the French
and Americans established bridge,
heads on the North bank until the Ger
mans dominated the river CROSSING
only from .Vincelles Ca mile east O.
Verneuil) to Qeuilly. The above dis
patch indicated the allies are nov
showing the boches back from the nortl
bank on the remaining sector.
The main highroads south of Fismet
runs straight south to Coulognes eigh
miles north of the Marine. There i
divides and subdivides, reaching thu
river at various points between Chatil
Ion and Trelous.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1918-08-01
BY Fred s.


With the American Armies in France,
July 29.-(9:37 a. m.)-Heavy rains in
the entire Marine region have slowed
up operations, but have rendered the
Germans position increasingly diff
cult.
The enemy at present depends large
~ upon his ability to maneuver. The
restriction Of movement within the
narrowing salient-rendered more diff
ficult by the allies ceaseless artillery
fire and airplane bombing-is thus
added to by the action OF the elements.
The allies, too, r hampered by
rains, but their communications lines
have not been cut up so badly as have
those of the enemy.
The number of prisoners and cap
tured machine guns is steadily mount
ing.
1t develops hat a signal corps
canton holds the honor of finally cap
turing Epieds. Following the terrific
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1918-08-01
PERKINS COUNTY HAS
GOOD RURAL SCHOOLS

Bison. 8. o., July 27.-In making up
his annual repor. County S%uperinten-
dent Hale finds that there Is one rural
school OF 0 rooms, maintaining an
rural schools Of two rooms each. and
that 46 more Of the 100 schools OF the
county are central township schools.
The central school has proven a success
IN Perkins county and new ones are
being added each year. Perkins county
central schools pay the best wages In
h state and hire none but first grade
or better teachers.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1918-08-01
LINCOLN COUNTY MEN
GOING TO CAMP DODGE

Canton, S. D.. July 26.-Thousands
OF people gathered here yesterday to bid
farewell to the contingent of Sc men
who left for Camp Dodge. A patriotic
rally wa held in the morning In the
court house sQuar followed by q din
ner Tor the men given by the women
of the Red Cross. At 100 O'Clock the
home guards escorted the men to the
train. The last words were cut short
because of a heavy downpour ofssrain
as the train was about to leave send
second largest contingent to be sent
from Lincoln county. sgs
LEAD-GeorEe r. Chapman, 4 Lead
q was q victim Of a careless marks-
man and had = narrow escape from dsath
or serious injury. He weA riding win
his family In an auto IN Spearfish canyon
when a partly spent bullet from q "a
caliber rifle struck him In the forehead
sguarely between the eyes. Fortunately
the bullet had glanced from q rock and
Travelled 2 distance Of over 100 yards be-
fore striking Chapman. or he might have
been killed. The bullet punctured the
skin, but did not penetrate the SKULL. "A
boy who confessed firing the shotssaid he
had nev used q rifle before ana had 40
license to carry g gun.
NEWELL-The company of homo
guards recently organized here has been
sworn into the service Of the state ana
nation. members OF the nome guard COM
spanies at Nisland and Belle Eourchc being
present to assist In the work. The three
companies. composing the major portion
OF the attAlion, paraded. and drilled on
the streets. after Fwhich they were reE
viz wed by Adjutant General Morris. az
Redfieldis Lieutenant Colonel Plumb. 81
c eRsaf''Ah' an'y Aa'0f lynch 9fs Rapid
PARKsrON-charles 1T. Lsugg: who re-
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1918-08-01
PIONEER or HRuLE
COUNTY is pEAE

Kimball, SD, July 24.-Dayid r.
johnson, a pioneer retired farmer q,
Brule county. died Monday here a his
home after long, lingering i;lness
The deceased has been aresiden o fthi,
county for over so years. fie wac bn q
neal sNanesvil,e,zO Ohio. and was near.)
~ old He leaves q wife and
g number CT married children.
sS-<E
HuRQN-Reys I. Z. Gage. = ~retires
preacher,swho during his years Of minis.
try was prominent in church eirfIes N
northwest, is dead here at the -houls
of his son,El1r. H. n. Gage, president ii
Huro- college.
ARTESIAN-The Artesian independei 1
scht Of district finds ttse.f IN ss:newHat I
4 p-eaieasae,if owing TO thesfeclassit:ea.
Htica of theI principal. The exa.lpt;ol
sbosfra saw 1T to place him inaClass z and.
owing TO tie sspaI number OF nlea, re-
sfgsaiisiIg IN Class He deemedgit hest IL
resign. wlais1 Re tsss:sll, lenvins the princ5-
paisasp cf ne Nigh sasscca w4.S,.
asssM sisscy4Tna Il doctor i
fss1ssosesAg VII 40. + zen Is shs rlss
ssss 81 Soes:th Dafs ~ FIR t,se .srsss |
Eesss &sSsA s.sthsa IS fsssl.sss
gsass has Gsss sa searsss lead AS TX tssat
lssAs es. waaiaa slv g:ssaatea "a those who
earnassee slfrfe sssrs Of bsscas tie
baSh esr. dsassG.
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The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1918-08-01
AUSTRIAN MAY BE SENT
TO lNTERNMENT CAMP

Sioux Falls, S. D., July 27.-The fed
r authorities are Investigating the
record Of Pedar Smith, an Austrian,
Who case recently was reported to
the local authorities. Pending the in
yestigation he is at liberty -on parole.
Smith claims he was forced to register
Austrian 30 years old. He claims to
have come to the United States in
1910: It is possible he may be classified
as sn4enemy alien and sent to an In
ternrnent camp.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1918-08-01
STATE TWINE FUND
IN GOOD CONDITION.

Pierre, S. d. July Plat thesclose
Of business July 81, closing for the
fiscal year, the state had $16,676 IN
the general fund and no outstanding
obligations whatever. The Irvine plant
fund showed $274,664, his after return
ing to the state general fund $22S,600
principal and interest on money loaned
to meet the emergency demands Tor
raw material last spring. The total
funds on hand at the close OF the fiscal
year we're $2,640.212, and beside the
general and twine plant funds the prin-
cipal funds on hand were 1891, 300 in
the common school interest and income
fund $3S.702 In the game fund; $25,S79
IN the motor vehicle fund, the balance
being scattered among the various
funds OF the state.