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The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1918-09-12
GRAZING LANDS ARE
CAUSE OF SHOOTING

Belle Fourche, S. D., Sept, IA dis
pute over grazing lands led TO a
serious shooting affray on Owl creek
A man named Torgenson, living on
Owl creek, % miles north of Belle
Fourche, who has considerable graz
ing lands under lease for several
months has been claiming that fell
low ranchman named Pagan had been
allowing his sheep to Craze on his
land.
On one occasion Torgenson assault
ed the Older man for trespassing on,
his ground, beating him SO severely
that Pagan was knocked insenslble.
Since that time Pagan has been carry
ing gun. Torgenson again accused
Pagan of trespassing. In the quarrel
that followed Pagan pulled his gun
and shot Torgenson in the groin.
Pagan then surrendered to the au-s
thorities. Disposition of Fagan's case
is being held up until it is known
whether Torgenson will recover.
job Of beating Germany is completed
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1918-09-12

The life of a man was saved in Aus
tralia by means of an operation with
out proper instruments under the d.
rection of surgeon 1900 miles away.
The subject fell from his horse at Halls
Greek, in northern Australia, and suf-
fered serious injuries. An operation
was urgently necessary. and there was
no doctor within 1000 miles. The con-
dition of the patient was described by
telegraph to a doctor in Perth, and he
sent back by the same means. instruc-
tons under which the postmaster al
Halls Creek. with such surgical instru-
ments as he could get, the chief os
which was a razor, carried out the ope-
ration successfuily
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1918-09-12

Formerly the metal for making nails
was cut into strips and then forged
into shape with hammers and an ex-
pert took about one minute and a half
for each nail. Today they are made
Of steel and are lighter and stronger.
Strips are cut with steam shears and
ted into automatic nail machines. One
man, who tends three machines, drops
Z nail every second
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1918-09-12

The uncanceled order which left a
military guard, intended for one night
only, to watch over Drury Lane the
alter for nearly two centuries, had a
parallel in the royal palace at Petro-
grad. About 80 years ago some econo-
mist questioned the need OF a sentry
on guard, night and day, on one par
ticular spot on the lawn. No one
could answer until old records were
turned up, and 1t was found that Cath
crime ]. aimiring crocus bloom on
the lawn. had desired the plant to be
protected. So guard had been
mounted and, no countermand being
issued, had been maintained for nearly
two centuries.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1918-09-12
IRISH BIRTH RARE DROPS ST

Dublin The Irish registrar generals,
return for tie first quarter of this
year shows q drop In the Irish birth
rate of SO below the average for the,
previous 10 years. The marriage rate ii
practically stationary. The death rate
is 3.3 below the average.
The general prosperity of Ireland is.
reflected by the fact that the returns
on Irish panperism shows decrease
OF 3,l22 IN the average number Of
workhouse inmates.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1918-09-12

The curious combination of an owl
and steea trap in which the bird
had become caught and flown away,
trap and all. alighting ON high pow
cred electric cable carrying 1900 volts
of electricity to run a mill at Good
year. Conn, stopped The power and
threw several hundred men out of
work for several hours. Linemen
after several hours search, located the
owl, burned to cinder.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1918-09-12
CRIMINAL ASSAULT
IS CHARGE MADE

Mitchell. S. D.. Sept. John Feeke
has been arrested at Violin, charged
with grave offense against Mrs. John
Carlson, wife of a farmer, living near
Violin.
1t is alleged that Feeke drove up to
the Carlson home in q car, Sunday
morning, entered the house with a cap
tied over his face as mask, and as
saulted Mrs. Carlson. His victim was
able to describe the mems general APP
pearance and the car and officers
found the mans car at Violin, together
with evidence sufficient to warrant his
arrest.
Feeke is said to have confessed the
crime and to have begged to be per-
mitted to make monetary settlement.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1918-09-12

The presidents name originally was
Thomas Woodrow Wilson. hit Nc,
dropped the Thomas about tie time.
he came of age. Similarly, President
;Cleveland's name was once Il Stephen
Grover Cleveland. but he dropped the
Stephen when he was a., very, ,younrr
man, Speaker Clark 8 name waa
James BealeilalT1p Clark hut in, early
life he or his friends pruncd Ii 9,,ntis
nothing was left but ChaInp C1arl.
the iiailcs by Which he is now known
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1918-09-12

There is q famine in laundry soap In
Copenhagen and other Danish cities.
Practically none can now be pur-
chased. though tho shop windows are
fat is available In the country for
the manufacture OF soap, and there
81 also Q shortage OF caustic soda,
potash and other ingredients.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1918-09-12

Brevet is a French word, meaning
usage it gives an officer higher nom
inal rank than the one for which he
receives pay. 1t is an honorary pro-
motion. The first time 1t was used
in the United States army was in 1872
when Captain Zachary Taylor, who
afterward became president, was made
major by brevet for his brave defense
OF Fort Harrison against the Indians
near Terre Haute.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1918-09-12

For the last d years whale fish
ing IN Norwegian waters has been
prohibited. and the whales have null
8dplied TO an unexpected extent. Ac-
cording to carefully prepared esti-
which Is probable. would result n the
obtaining Of not less than 10000 tons
OF whale OH In the first year.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1918-09-12
Retreat is RESUMED
ALONG BRITISH FRONT
BY LOWELL MELLETT
United Press Staff Correspondent

With the British France Sept. q D. m)-Clouds Of
smoke and farng fires from burning villages exploding
ammunition dumps all through Pcardy between
and the Hndenburg line today indicated again
moving backward
marked decrease Smelling apparent
Gernans realize
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1918-09-12

Napoleon Bonaparte placed his
brothers and famous marshals on the
thrones of several conquered states in
Europe. A writer; in the London
spectator imputes to Kaiser Wilhelm a
desire to follow the French conqueror,
not only In war aud diplomacy, but also
In appointing relatives or puppets as
rulers of Teuton trampled countries.
According to the article, the kaiser
contemplates making his second son.
Eitel Fritz. grand duke of Conrland: a
Saxon or other prince. king of Lithu
ania; another of his sons king of Pol
and his fifth son. Prince Oscar, prince
of Finland; a more docile HohenZol-
Tern, King of Roumania; while Albania
Is reserved for Prince William OF Weld.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1918-09-12
TERRITORIAL PIONEERS
TO MEET AT HURON

Huron, S. D., Sept. AT Huron
on Thursday September 10, at the
Woman's Building will be held the an
nual meeting of the Territcrial Pion-
GERS. Aside from the regular program
"a rendition of war poems by Miss
Adams, South Dakota's favorite reader
will be given. Also set Of resolutions
addressed to the state fair board (Which
VIII he the initial step looking toward
the erection OF a building to be known
as the War Museum and State
Coliseum'O to be used in the future for
all state meetings, will be presented,
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1918-09-12
A HRuLE COUNTY
PIONEER rs DEAD

y: * W "a ~
Chamberlain, s. D., Sept. Former
Senator L. III. Wilrodt died at his home
south Of Chamberlain Tuesday OF heart
failure. He was one of the early set 8
tiers OF Brule county. His wife and
two daughters, Mrs. Burger and Mrs.
j. @. Anderson, survive.
M ss ssa es WE 5sss ss
lRAPfD. CITY--Ch Charged with making
disloyal statements In. violation Of the
espionage act. Louis Batinovitch WAS
taken before United States Commissioner
Hull and held for appearance at the next
term of federal court. In default OF bonds
lin the sum of IS 900 he was placed In the
county jail. The defendant is an AUS
4trian, by birth and has been in the Unitetl
States a number Of years.
i NEwELLeA great deal of damage was
done by a wind storm which swept New
eli and vicinity Grain and hay stacks
were scattered over. the prairie. East ii
town the storm had the appearance Of a
genuine tornado. as ia twisting funnel
could be distinguished through the vivid
/ lightning which accompanied the storm.
B PIERRE The new city ma ma ger law
sos the last legislative sessio. is hncon-
stitutional. This is the ruling 81 TIE
South Dakotas auJtfemG court In the ease
sof Toohey VS.. board ~of city COMMISSIONS
|. ers Of Sioux Fails. This voids the elsc-s
tsions 70 be held under the plas, in sious
4 : sAitsv 81 VI ssss lss 81 81
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1918-09-12
By United Press

British and French driving for Quentin front
OF about Is miles north and south
vanced from to four miles along their crossing Sonm
while the French further south have canal and
seized Oy At their point of deepest penetration town Of Mons
Chaussee the British IL miles from Quentin They
taken eight
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-08-17
Capt. 'ePegg
Victim Of Gas,
Lectures Here
Canadian Officer, 3H Years
In the War, Will Talk
Sunday At VIA.

Capt "Pegg." a Canadian trooper
who was gassed in the first gas at
tack in France. comes to FL PasO sun
dav from Camp Cody Tor a week or
more Of service in the religious work
department OF the army y ~ c. A
The captains real name is Pequegnat,
but he is familiarity known now as
Capt. Pegg. The captain is half Of
team travelling "Y" men who are
lecturinE throughout the camps Of the
country. The other half Of the team
is y. J. Shannon, who is also coming
here.
Capt. "Pegg' brings vivid stories Of
the French front lines covering
period Of more than three years. He
enlisted in the first Canadian divis-
ion six days after war was declared
in August 1914 He served for three
and a half years in France and the
British Isles, continuing at the front
even after he was gasSed- Capt PeEg
never entirely recovered from the
gassing as the puffed look about his
eyes indicates But his singing voice
was unimpaired- "Pegg" understands
the Tommies. That is why the war
council Of the Y. II c. a secured him
as lecturer and entertainer after his
Effectiveness as a fighter was gone.
So the captain has been wearing a
~ uniform for IS months
DR.. r. E. l. Jarvis Of the FL Paso
army Y. n. c. A. said "Pegg" is one
of the big figures Of the war. He re-
ceived his honorable discharge from
the Canadian army last December.
Shannon, who accompcS les "PegE." is
an eloquent speaker upon the broader
themes Of the war.
The Pegg- Shannon team viii be
heard here for the first time Sunday
at ~" building No. II, base hospital,
Camp Bliss.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-08-17
Send FreckLe Faced Nurses And
Real Fighters, MOI He Women
And She-Men, Fighters Suggest
D. ROnEnT 5. DOlIAN.

Darts, France, Aug. lit should
be stopped at once The Ameri-
can officer who obviously cannot be
named brought his fist down on the
able. do they think in the United
States that this war is some sort Of
worlds fair or religious revival?
In the civil war. Sherman on his
march through Georgia and Lee at
Richmond didn't have a ragtag and
bobtail army piffling at their heels
trying 10 save the souls Of their SOL
diers or engaged in war sightseeing.
why, then. in the name OF (cen-
sored), are all these rubber neck
wagon commissions from every state
legislature in the country coming
over2 Why is every religious organi-
zation and fraternal society. from the
Shaking Quakers to the Red Eagles.
sending over joy ride parties?
Too Much COddIing.
Damn IL. man, we're at war. Here
read a cable from America today
that the Dancing Masters association
at its Chicago convention announced
plans for sending over a dancing mas
ters' unit to instruct the American
soldiers in the trench trOt.' the cam
outage waltz and the 'cantonment
canter.'
IF that unit ever gets to
France IL will be murdered in cold
blood. Don't think ! am testing.
am speaking Gods own truth.
That sort of thing IS heart sick
ching II has the worst sort OF
effect on the morale Of our hogs.
Another organization. not the Red
Cross, has had a lecturer on political
economy over here. The press depart
ment OF the organization makes proud
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-08-17

mention OF the fact. What in blazes
do our lads in the trenches care about
political economy?
Keep 'Em At Home.
Il have heard our boys talking
about these things. Their disgust
being at the front should be con-
fined to fighters and TO fighters only
These Cooks tourists. these JOY
riding sightseers. these morbid SEN
satiOu seekers should be canned. bot
tied and preserved and put in the cell
lars in America We don't want them
over here
The doughboys ieer at these
commissions in black clothes and
the embusques in khaki who nib
Bile around Mt their heels or en-
deavor TO patrOnize them when
they come on leave TO Paris.
The generous American public is
wasting hundreds of thousands Of
valuable dollars financing the trips
of the members of these fraternal or
uers and religious organizations and
other long haired souvenir hunters
What They Don't Want.
This is not the time TO satisfy Gu
riOsity- We want no males over here.
whether they be Is or 90 years old.
unless they are in khaki. And we
don't want khaki slackers. either.
Yes. and while Pm on the subject. I
would like to repeat what hard work
ing Red Cross nurses think OF these
wild women who are coming over on
every boat. How they get here 10
one knows
eSend us over freckIed faced
trained nurses who won't set sick
Mt the sight OF blood. hut for the
love Of Nike deliver US from these
eccentric females who strut
around Paris with -niLad traueh
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-08-17
Teaching Rockies When
To Salute No Easu Task

Vancouver. Wash, aug. 17.-Efforts
OF rockies" at the training camp
here to master the details Of army
life sometimes bring grief. A giant
OF a youth from the middle west sent
here with a detail OF other men had
the rule pounded into his head that
every time he saw an officer he was
10 salute.
Having acquired this information
and having drilled in the proper form
OF saluting for three hours. the giant
youth was detailed TO kitchen po-
lice" and sent TO mop up an officers
room While so engaged the officer
entered.
Anxious 10 put his newly acquired
knowledge 10 use. the unfortunate
youth-not knowing that officers are
rot saluted in their rooms or offices
swung his mop TO attention" and
saluted with his left hand. in bring
Ing the mop 10 upright position he
bathed the officers collar with dirty
water.
put that mop down" shouted the
officer.
The youth slammed It down and
swabbed off a nice new shine on the
officers boots in so doing.
You simply can't teach them said
the officer later They've got 10 come
by it naturally or they never learn
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-08-17
Miss Mary Jones
Tells How Cuticura
Healed letter

q had been troubled with letter for
twelve months. twas in Pimples and
my face was very badly dishgured.
The skin was sore and red and my
clothing would stick TO my arms at
night so that had to grease them.
The breaking out itched and burned so
that I could notrest, and II caused me TO
initiate the affected paris by scratching.
Then 7 used Cuticura. They
afforded relief In twenty-four hours
and used one cake Of Cuticura Soap
and a box and a half Of Cuticura Oint-
ment when was healed" (Signedl
Miss Mary Lizzie Jones, R. s. Box so,
Buena Vista, Ca Dec. ?, 1917.
Use Cuticura Soap for toilet pur-
poses, assisted, now and then, by
touches Of Cuticura Ointment to
soothe and heal any tendency to nri-
tstion, redness or roughness Of the
skin or scalp. By using these deli
cate, fragrant, super creamy emollients !
for all toilet purposes you may pre-
vent many skin and scalp troubles. |
Sample E,eh Pre- b MAJ. Address postcard.
sscuticzrE, Dcrt e. E1Etc1 % Sod euervuhere
So e oinmsut 3 and &c. Tal-un &c
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-08-17
GOVERNMENT APPROVES WORK
OF HOME DEFENCE COUNCILS

A commendatOrE letter from presi-
dent Wilson and suggestions for CO.
ordination Of war work are contained
in correspondence received from Ar
thur H. Fleing, chief of the state
councils section, council OF national
defence, by Winchester Cooley, chair
man Of the defence council. and made
public by George r. LeBaron, vice
president The coordination would
CONSIST Of bringing all federal and
state societies starting campaigns Of
various kinds into closer relations
with the councils in cities and cOun-
ties throughout the country.
Local councils are termed by sec
rotary Of war \. D. Baker as guard
ians OF civilian morale. carrying on
work Of education and information
which the government looks to see
continued and strengthened. in order
that the viii to win the war may be
brought out in each community. The
many duties Of the councils are point
ed out in the correspondence.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-08-17
TEXANS BELIEVE NTERNED
HUNS SHOULD BUILD ROADS

Shreveport, La Aug. 1Z-Employ-
ment OF interned aliens and other fed
eral and war prisoners in the con-
struction Of good roads was urged in
the report Of president John s.
Checker. Of Columbus, Ca. to the
fifth annual convention Of the Dixie
Overland Highway association. In the
absence OF the president, the report
was read BY Dr. S. n Johnson. Of
Roswell. y. n
Bert K Smith. Of Fort Worth. Tex.
was chosen president, and Fort Worth
was chosen as headquarters for the
coming year Other officers elected
include DR.. s N. Johnson. Roswell.
y n, and Col Ed Fletcher, San
Diego. Calf. vice presidents.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-08-17
LEMON JUICE
TAKES OFF TAN
GirlSl Make bleaching lotion
If skin is sunburned,
tanned or freched

Squeeze the Juice OF two lemons
into a bottle containing three ounces
OF Orchard White. shake we'll and
you have a quarter pint Of the best
freckle. suuburn and tan lotion. and
complexion beautider. at very, very
small cost.
Your grocer has the lemons and any
drug store or toilet counter viii sup
ply three ounces OF Orchard White for
few cents Massage this sweetly
fragrant lotion into the face. neck.
arms and hands each day and see how
rreckles. sunburn, windhurn and tan
disappear and how clear. soft and
white the skin becomes Yesl II -
harmless.-Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-08-17
&c Send OUer Pretty Girls,
Y. M. 4. Worker Cries

Pitts5urg. Pa. Aug 17.-Send over
more American girls. That's the plea
Of William H Johnson. IT., Y. N. C
A. worker in France, 10 the local
headquarters 1T does our young
American soldiers a world Of good TO
gaze upon pretty American girls who
are working as cantcen workers."
johnson says in his letter. The very
fact that they are pretty means so
much TO the men, and then they are
much more than clerks at the coun-
try store"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-08-17
Plumber Recruit Finds
Heart on Wrong Side

Philadelphia. Pa, Aug 1.-THE
credit Of being the first man from
this city TO be rejected from the ma
tional army because his heart IS on
the wrong side" goes TO George W.
Nicholson, q years, q plumber from
the southern section Of the city
When he appeared for physical ex-
animation the other day the physician
in charge could not find his heart in
the accustomed place. After a frantic
search It was found on the right side
Of the body about seven inches from
where it should have been. NichoI-
son was granted exemption.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-08-17
Quitting the Army,
Deserter Returns "Uni. /"

Hoosick Falls. n. Y, Aug. 17.-Pvt.
Warren s. Stewart Of Hoosick Falls,
deserted from Camp Devens at Aver,
Mass. Near his home here he shed
his Uniform and sent il back to the
commanding officer at the camp with
this note:
"eLt somebody else wear this uni
form"
Neither the police nor draft Off
ciaIs have found him.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-08-17
SONG CONTEST
WILL BE HELD
Regimental and Company,
Troop or Battery Compe-
titions Scheduled.

One feature Of the day-long inter
.regimental field meet to be held next
Wednesday at Fort Bliss will be a
song contest It follows after mess
The track meet will begin promptly
at s o'clock and will be held, according
to brigade headquarters, rain or
shine. Should it rain the song con-
test viii likely be held in one Of the
'.Y' buildings at the post, If fair, in
the open
Five judges have been named for
the contest. They are:
James A. Dick. Mrs. J. J. Raster,
Mrs r. l. Holiday, Mrs. Z. c Nail
and Lewis ]. COggeshalL
The Judges vii consider, in determ-
lining the winner, volume, tone quail
ity. rythm, harmony, expression
enunciatiOn and ability to follow
leader. There viii be regimental and
troop, company or battery contests
and each organization besides its mass
numbers viii be permitted TO enter a
quartet The songfest viii terminate
by the entire assembly singing IN
unison. Long Trail" over There
and .Fritzie Boy"
The Contest Program.
There VIII be four events as tol-
lows.
1-RegimentaL Full regiment to
sing under one leader. Songs TO be
used: one verse OF star Spangled
Banner: and one verse and chorus OF
any Of the following. -Old Black
Joe" MY Old Kentucky Home" odd
Folks at Home" Carry Ne Back to
Old Virginny."
Troop. battery or company con-
test-limited TO so members, own
leader. Songs to be used, the chorus
of each Of the following: Joan Of
Arc" Somewhere in France Is
Lily" Hitting the Trail TO Nor
mandy and Good Morning, Mr.. Zip
Zip-Zip."
3-Troop, company OF battery quar-
tet contest. Each to sing three short
songs Of own choice. Quartets that
have previously won at post song con-
tests are barred
4-Regimental officers quartet con-
test Must be made up of officers on
duty with regiment Three short
songs OF own selection.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-08-17
FIFTH CAVALRY RETURNING
FROM "HIKE" DOWN RIVER

The fifth cavalry stationed at Fort
Bliss, which went on a hike" TO Fort
Hancock. southeast OF FL Paso. sew
eral days ago. The first squadron re-
turned 10 its station Thursday. the
third came home Friday. and the sec
end is expected TO arrive some time
this afternoon.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-08-17

a UGUST has come to be the month in which
L \ to buy furs.
There are people in this world who cannot see past
the day they are living IN. Each day takes care of
itself with them, and the morrow has no problems
that they can see.
Such People Would NOT Be Interested in TAi,
August Fur Sale.
To them the Winter is far off, in the misty beyond.
and as for buying furs now even to be thought
of, no matter what the saving might be.
But the FOrehanded PeopLe-The People Who
Believe in preparedness '-Wal Buy Their Furs
in the August Sale.
We are offering them for advance selection at one
fourth off regular prices and extending the privilege
of storing the furs you select, without any charge
whatever, until Christmas. You only have to pay
deposit on your purchase.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-08-17
MARK MILLER, JR, no NAvY.

MARK MILLER, Jh-s TO NAVY.
Mark Miller jr-. son Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Mark Miller. of 500 Lawton avenue.
left for Charleston. S. c.. Friday after
noon where he viii join the me-
chanical department c. naval avia-
tion school established at that port