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! This same authority finds that the
greatest single achievement OF Col
Roosevelts Presidency was the taking
| over by the United States of the project
TO build the Panama Canal. adding:
Ills critics said that his course in
| this matter was unconstitutional, al.
though the question Of constitutionality
| has never been raised before any ma.
tioHal or International tribunal The
fact remains that the construction of
the Panama Cana! was undertaken 10
, the practical satisfaction OF the civilized
world. But for Mr., RoossVelt's vigorous
! official action and his characteristic
, ability to inspire associates with en-
thusiasm the canal would still be a sub
lect Of diplomatic discussion instead Of
a physical actually"
And again, emphasizing his statesman
ship. the Britannica states:
Strictly speaking. the United States
has no colonial policy. for the Philip
pine Islands and Porto Rico can scarcely
be called colonies, 1t has, however. a
policy Of territorial expansion. Although,
this policy was entered upon at the
conclusion OF the Spanish war under the
|.esidency of Mr.. Mckinley, it has been
very largely shaped by Mr. Roosevelt
He determined that Cuba should not be
, taken over by the United States. as
all Europe expected il would be and an
influential section OF his own party hoped
1t would be, but should be given every
opportunity TO govern itself as an indie
pendent republic: by assuming super
vision OF the finances OF Santo Domingo
he put an end to controversies in that
unstable republic, which threatened to
disturb the peace OF Europe, and he
personally inspired the body OF admins
trat!ve officials in the Philippines, In
Porto Rico and during the American
occupancy in Cuba. who for efficiency
and unsehsh devotion to duty compare
favorably with any similar body in tho
world
In numerous speeches and addresses
he expressed hts belief in a strong CO.
lon!al government, but a government ad-
ministered for the benefit OF the people
under its control and not for the profit
OF the people nj home. In this respect
for the seven years of his administration
at Washington ne developed a policy OF
craftsmanship quite new in the history Of
the United States
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AS he looked when Governor at age of Al.

meet the peace ENJOYS from Japan and
Russia began to confer at Portsmouth,
N. H., on August 10. 1s05-Washington
being too hot at that time of year. With
In eight days the delegates had come to
deadlock
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stirred Widespread Comment.

Tho demonstrations OF the European
countries the appearance of an Amer!-
can before learned bodies Of foreign
countries whom he addressed frequently
in their own languages, his advice To the
young Egyptians and his Guildhall
speech In England awakened severe
ANALYSIS Of Roosevelt not 50 much us p
statesman, r.: his admin gtratire
achievements were reasonably well
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Kaiser Finally Yields.

Much perturbed. the Ambassador
protested: the President informed him
that not stroke OF a pen had been put
on paper; that IL the Emperor would
tgree TO arbitrate he. the President,
would heartily praise him for such ac-
ton and would treat II as taken on
German initiative: but that within
forty-eght hours there must be an offer
- arbitrate. or Dewey would sail with
the orders indicated Within thirty-six
hours DR.. Holleben returned to the
White House and announced to Presi-
dent Roosevelt that a despatch had just
come from Berlin saying that the
Kaiser would arbitrate.
Neither Admiral Dewey (who with
an American fleet was then man9uvring
IN The West ;rdies) nor any one else
Knew of the step hat was TO be taken
the naval authorities were merely re-
qlrel TO be in readiness, but were not
tod what for.
On The announcement that Germany
aal consented to arbitrate. the Presi-
Gent publicly complimented the Kaiser
o. heirg 20 stanch an advocate of ar
sitrat.on. The humop Of this was prob
ably more relished in the White House
Shan in Berlin. The Kaiser suggested
tAat the President should act as arbt-
traitor and Mr., Roosevelt was ready to
scr'n, but Mr. Hay dissuaded him.
'"n-zuelas claims went to The Hague
''r FILTRATION,
England and Italy. Germany's part
-erS in the naval expedition. gladly conf
piled. England, we presume. had never
intended that her half-alliance with Ger
many should bring her into open rupture
T'.h the United States. Although her
pact was kept as secretly as possible at
bone. nkings of 1t leaked out.
Whether Lord Salisbury or Mr.. Balfour
originated II, the friends Of neither have
cared to eNtol Il, or indeed to let its
details be generally known"
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International Fame Gained in
Politics, Science, Letters,
War and Peace.
HIS CAREER WAS UNIQUE
Two Score Years Since Man.
hood Replete With Diverse
Accomplishments.
Continued From Preceding Paoe.)

Nv Prof William Roscoe Thayer. Here
Is that account:
president Roosevelt did not shirk
,he test Although his action has never
oeen described there Is no reason now
for not describing 1t.
"One day. when the crisis was at it's
height. he summoned to the White House
Or. Holleben. the German Ambassador,
and told him that unless Germany con-
,pnted to arbitrate, the American squad
-,n under Admiral Dewey would be given
orders. by noon ten days later, to pro-
eed 10 the Venezuelan coast and prevent
any taking possession OF Venezuelan
;erritory.
Or Holleben began to protest that
lis Imperial master, having once re-
fused TO arbitrate, could not change his
mind The President said that he was
-ot arguing the question, because argu-
nents had already been gone over until
10 useful purpose would be served by
-epeating them; he was simply giving
might think It important to transmit to
Berlin.
"A week passed in silence. Then Dr.
Holleben again called on the President,
but said nothing Of the Venezuelan mat
ter When he rose to go the President
asked him about 1t. and when he stated
'aat he had received nothing from his
Government. the President informed him
in substance that. In view OF this fact.
Admiral Dewey would be instructed to
sail a day earlier than the day he, the
President. had originally mentioned.
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= was seven years and FIVE months
iatf" 'r,t col Roosevelt. duly visiting
h'l ~ the course Of his trumphal
'H ~ Europe at tho end of tao Africa n
,. md reviewing German troops at
.An.fpvre. in tire Kaiser's company, was
,.isomely addressed by the monarch he
fa 'hwarted: My friend Roosevelt
s. glad to welcome you. The most dis
'nsa.shed American. You are the first
civilian who has ever reviewed German
F''ers'"
The next year the old Alaska bound
a." DISPUTE between Great Britain and
Nt United States began to erupt again.
~ Eoosevelt's suggestion the matter was
trl"d once and for all by a joint com
TNs'"u that met in London--the com
rssol deciding in favor Of the Amerl-
en- .ou'en,ionr..
Is RgoseVelt's first term drew TO a
orSt 'le eyes Of the Administration in
4l' were turned upon Morocco. An
~ Ell an Ion Perdicaris, and his Eng
sor-.n-law were kidnapped from
'-e" home near Tangier by the no.
ioroU~ Moorish bandit, Raisuli, on May
y. l'Ni Raisuli demanded a r9nsom
''l other faVors from the Sultan of Mo-
'.''n h"fore he would release his pris-
m re-. Nine days later on orders from
NN Roar Admiral Chadwick's flag fly
vas aeaded toward Tangier. Rear
~" "a' lowell following with three
i".' w7rships British warships Joined
'' '"e' N African waters.
'''a CARTS alive or Raisuli dead ="
a''eit WAS quoted as saying. and
A"'h"r j." said il or not the slogan
77cd around the world. And a month
is"' the American and Englishman had
'-"H r. ,eased. although Raissuli in the
h,tne had obtained from the Sultan
- III the bandit had demanded.
Most Famous Diplomatic Triumph.
D." declaration of war between Japan
a. !'as"ia In February. 1904, was to
'' o'entually in one OF the most
j7 diplomatic trlulnphs Of Roose-
:, seven and hall years IN the
," House. While tho terrific land
''' fights in the Orient were hold
''' attention of the world Roosevelt
-" charitable Secretary OF State,
- John Hay, sent forth first the
Hay Note" asking that the
warning countries respect the neu-
t'. oi Cuina lest a greater cataS-
''''" b" precgpitated.
'''',im and Japan agreed 10 the
.''..'n request In the meantime came
'''.''itS nomination to succeed him
." fun term in the White House :
''' measure OF the way America
''s fear OF Man on Horse
The Presidential chair may be
'"d from the fact that the Colonel
Go ted over his Democratic oppo-
Judge Alton b. Parker. by the
I'''r'' popular vote ever accorded a
residential candidate.
4.g
'.F Va his thoughts. The beginning
as MI term seemed to the Presi-
10y w" psychological moment to pro-
,,.F % Japan and Russia that they get
peacefully and thresh out their
Ia o. in conference. On June 7,
%, ''. President sent a note to the
E"' ard another to the M!kado ask
H- '''. r hey didn't think 1t would
mankind II they I'VE: tor
10 -. 5.iy".ag a long discussion as
MO exact Spos whsrs thsv shoad
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The bullet, having passed through the
candidates heavy ovcrcoat and his
other clothing, nifty pages Of manu-
script and his spectacle case. had pene-
trated only two inches into the right
breast. He was able to proceed 10 the
Auditorium. and against the advice OF
friends and physicians made a speech
lasting fifty-threc minutes.
This feat, which drew the applause
OF the world and caused all Americans,
irrespective OF their political beliefs. to
glory ~ sch an irdoIni'ablr will and
such fortitude. seemed to produce no
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Courtroom swept b, Cheers.

At times the courtroom broke into
a storm OF cheering when Col Roose-
Welt was able to refute by his own ex-
traordinary memory or out of an i'm
mensely competent filing case OF letters
and documents Ohe man seemed t. have
preserved everything in the way of cor
roSpondcHce received and in copies Of
correspondence senD, statements made
against his honor, mis- sincerity his
good faith and his devotion to dcmoc-
racE.
On thc witness stand he poured out
or his active brain, words that (iled a
dozen columns OF every big news paper
In the country for days on end. At
the CONCLUSION OF the trial, the Jury
stood first II TO I for Roosevelt. the |
being Edward Burns. Democrat
When the jury was sent back TO ponder
the one came around and the verdict
was solidly for Roosevelt
AS the Republican national convcn-
ton OF 1915 approached, it was obvious
that Col. Roosevelt wanted the nomina-
ton for the Presidency, not only from
his own newly created party. the Pro-
gressives. but II he could get it. from
the old line Republican organization.
There Is 40 doubt also. that throughout
the country there was a strong popular
sentiment for the Colonel People " rn
weary of partisapA strife. They would
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would go to an immediate hunting
ground. With his son Kermit and a
| modest expedition he set sail on March
20. 1909 aiming at the acquisition OF
fora and fauna trophies of n new coun-
try. as well as desiring the thrills of big
game shooting
! The expedition was in the wilderness
until the middle OF tine following
March. during which time IL was almost
completely cut off from communication
with the world. one result was a colec-
ton which scientists have said was ~
I unusual value TO students Of natural
history. His experiences the hunter
naturalist described in his african Game
Trails" published by Charles Scribner' $
Sons
| One Of the experiences he had long
been anticipating was the shooting OF
buffalo. The former President hunted
hunalo to his hearts content on Heat
, ley's Ranch. which comprised some 90
600 acres between the REVERB and
KANT! rivers. and was seventeen miles
long and four miles wide. The Kami,i
was described as a queer little stream.
running through n dense. broad swamp
or tall papyrus. the home OF n buffalo
herd numbering 100 individuals. and was
all but impenetrable.
oIten Attack the Hunter.
There is no doubt" he wrote. that
under certain circumstances buffalo in
ADDITION to showing themselves OK
ce"dingIy dangerous opponents when
wounded by hunters. become Turbulent
and inclined to take the Offensive them
selves There are places in East Africa
where as regards at least certain herds
! ms seems TO be the case and in Uganda
the bufa.o have caused such loss OF ,,fe
ana such damage to the native planta-
'iohs mat they are now ranked as YER
min and not as game, and their killing
Is encouraged in every possible way"
Continuing with his description OF the
hunt In Heatley's swamp the narrator
goes on
Cautiously threading our way along
the edge OF the swamp we got within
! $50 yards OF the buffalo before we were
perceived. There We're four bulls graz
ing close II" the edge OF the swamp. their
hlack bodies gistening In the early sun
rayf, their massive horns showing white
ana the COW herons perched on their
backs. They stared sullenly at us with
outSrctched heads from under Their
great frontiets OF horn.
The biggest OF the four stood little
out from the other three, and at him
"'e"' INC puhet teIlinH win a smack
on the tough hide and going through
the lungs. We had been afraid they
would at once turn into the papyrus, but
instead of this they started straight
across our front directly for the open
country.
This was piece OF huge good luck.
Kermit put his first barrel into the sec
ond bull and I my second barre! into
one OF the others. after which il became
Impossible to say which bullet struck
which animal as the firing became gem
eral. They ran quarter Of a mile into
the open, and then the big bun I had
first shot. and which had no other bullet
In him. dropped dead, while the other
three, all Of which were wounded. halted
beside him.
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Panic of 1907 Staggering.

The staggering financial panic of 1907
| held his whole mind during the dark
! days in which the money troubles or
! that year sent banks and large busi-
/ ness affairs crashing down like lows
! Of cards. To meet the catastrophe the
| Roosevelt Administration went to the
/ relief Of mone% markets by issuing
! Panama construction bonds up to s50,-
! 900, 900, and the President and the
Treasury Department also entered upon
a plan whereby short term notes at
per cent. were issued, the upheaval soon
| coming back to normal again.
| Always he WAS preaching prepared
ness. paraphrasing George Washngton's
maxim TO the effect that the way TO
preserve peace Is constantly TO be ready
| for was. With something OF this
thought in mind. President Roosevelt in
| 1905 sent a great American battle fleet
on $1,000 mile trip around the world
| an idea which. as usual, was Sharply
criticised by his enemies. But when
| the fleet had clrcled the globe, amid
! great acclaim from rulers and SUBJECTS
of nations near and remote, Col. Roose-
welt declared that the voyage had Eek
ercised a greater influence for peace
than all the peace conferences of the last
! fifty years"
In line with his peace theories he
|
arbitration of world differences of opin-
ion and claims he practiscd what he
preached by submitting the Pous Fund
! case. over which his own land and Mex
leo long had been at logScrheads. 10 the
| Hague Tribunal. He never laid claim to
Signing so many peace treaties with Tas-
mania, Ujiji, Kickapopo and the United
Federation OF Blazaza as Bryan did
! later; but he kept a great part OF the
1 f,,N 1stt.f
whereas when Bryan had about con-
cluded the last OF his peace treaties the
%whole world went to war
/ Some happenings regarding the negro.
mere incidents in the sum total OF his
career. threw sharply into RELIEF con-
! trasting characteristics Early III ms
first Administration he won favor in the
South by assuring the whites OF the
black belt that he would recognize
standard OF character in the negro voter
| In dealing with them politically
Then, while the Southern editors
we're praising his attitude on the black
problem. he invited a noted black, the
late Or Booker r. Washington. to
luncheon with him at the White House
Down went his southern laurels. but up
rose the negro vote, North and south
and acclaimed him as the first President
10 offer social recognition TO one OF their
own.
The Brownsville Incident.
Then. on December 10, 1906. he lent
his official sanction to the discharge OF
negro soldiers for the murderous attack
which at least some of them had made
ON citizens of Brownsville, Ten, with
holding his approval Of the discharge OF
, the negroes. however, until his Secretary
OF War. William II Taft, had judicial'y
reviewed all the facts.
And straightway large part OF the
negroes OF the country began TO attack
him again and large part or the south
again began 10 sing praises. As always
col roosevelt was seemingly going his
frank. courageous way.
ON the night after hiN ovcr~iltlmins'
vote 10 succeed himself rr q full term
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Continued Oh tho FoHolOR9 Ps, q
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1919-03-20
CODE COMMISSION
CHANGED THE LAW
Common School Districts Be-
come Independent on July /
Discovered Too Late
to Amend.

Pierre, S. D., March ia consid-
cradle number of towns on July / win
automatically, without any consent or
election on h part of their voters,
become independent school districts,
instead OF ommo school districts
which they have been.
h situation has come about
code language, concerning independent
school districts. Under the power OF
the code commission to phrase the
code law. section 1882 and sections fol-
lowing relating to independent school
districts are SO worded now that ANY
territory, having within its boundaries
any city or incorporated town, here
tofore organized for school purposes,
under or by operation Of any special or
general law. any any UGH territory
hereafter organized for cho
shall be known as an independent
school district, etc" Section 1884 goes
on to say, even further the ~incorpora-
ton OF any town within the boundaries
OK any one or more districts hall ipso
1acto operate to organize an indepen-
dent school district, embracing all the
territory of the former district or dis
t~ricts."
This will consequently take in terri
tory IN which a newly organized own
may be located-as we'll as the town tt
self.
Some Districts Affected.
Under the old law independent school
districts became such only upon the
vote of the persons residing In such
districts. h code law, as enacted as
a whole by the legislature. will go into
effect July land thereby constitute
these independent school districts of
The differences between common
school districts Some Of the many
towns affected are Gettysburg, Wolsey,
Highmore, Ipswich and Castlewood.
The differences between commend
and Independent school districts are
quite extreme. One has a. board of
three members, tho other five. One has
high schools, the other not, etc.
The matter did come to the attention
of the superintendent Of public instruc-
ton and the attorney general until late
IN the legislative session and they at
once prepared a bill to remedy the
code provisions so that this situation
would not be forced upon towns I'M
willing to have it, but the bill prepared
in SOM u~naccountable way was not
introduced in time and so the code pro-
vision stands, and will become law July
! to the conservation of a good many
towns of the state. Appeals are COM
ing In to the attorney general con-
corning it-but there is at present no
remedy.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1919-03-20
ROYAL c. JOHNSON
PR0DD|NG ANIMALS
South Dakota Mans Activity
In National House Giving
the Old Guard Some
Worry.

Washington, March 16.--Fepresent'
alive Royal Johnson, who. since his re-
turn frora France, Is displaying much
activity N the House, promises to be-
come N of its most Influential fac
tors. Mr.. Johnson has stirred up a
hornets nest by trying to force the
republican steering committee to be
enlarged by adding Anderson. ReaVis'
Nolan and Sle1np, representing pro-
gresslve labor and a~gr!cultc-a! senti-
hent. This was turnsd down by the
committee on commitlees, hat VIII
come UP in caucus.
Mr.. Johnson has the backing OF
strong progressive minded elements,
and II the old guard leaders turn do"n
his proposal there is likely 20 be an
explosion when the House tries 10 DO
business. Some believe a!otiler Dig
insurgent movement like that of 1909
Is ahead. but probabilities are Mann.
who is keeping in the background, VIII
SEQ that the organization docs not
blunder Into causing sucfi a result. and
will ounse concessions to Johnson
Longworth n others.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1919-03-20
FRENCH WOMAN HAS
INTEREST IN S. DAkoTAN

Kimball, S. D., March 19.-That her
son, Paul Hagen. is being well cared
for by the French near Gondrecourt is
the news Mrs. John Bjorch, 1920 South
Center avenue, Sioux Falls, has re-
ceived from a French woman, in her
letter Of January rs. He Is a nephew
OF Nh. and Mrs. g. D. Monroe.
Il want to thank you madame, for
having such a well bred and agreeable
son. He is loved by all of his COM
rades. l am also a mother with two
sons In the war. ! am grateful for the
sons OF America. who came to our as
%sistance. 1t was a time one will never
forget.
Il hope that you will get your SON.
Paul. back soon. He is in good health.
He Is a master mechanic and appears
to be In possession of rare ability, but
what impresses most Is his kindness,
my dear madame. Remember, dear
madame, and I will ask this of you, do
not forget that when your son is re-
turned to you, he will most likely forget
France, but for me-, I will never forget
my children OF America. I ask, If 1
may, II you please, just send me a little
word OF remembrance, that l may know
what Paul Is doing, for what interests
him interests me equally as much"
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1919-03-20
MAKE SOLDIERS DISCHARGES
A MATTER OF RECORD

Fierre, s.. d. March 15.--Reglsters of
deeds over the state have been contend
ing that they could not, and SO would
not record the discharges obtained by
the soldiers returning home. The at
.orney general now makes the follow
ing statement concerning the matter:
There seems to De no specific statute
authorizing the recording Of soldiers
discharges by the register Of deeds.
Yet, since it seems to be generally ur:-
derstood that the war department has
advised that discharges be recorded, I
nE advising registers OF deeds that they
so record them. Since the record Is
made at the suggestion Of the war de-
partment, without doubt 1t Will recog-
niZe such records Of a discharge In case
the original is lost. If it later seems
desirable that the record of discharges
be given some legal effect as evidence
in court Or otherwise, the legislature
can accomplish this by a curative act.
AS an accommodation to the boys in
dealing with he war department. I am
of the view that registers of deeds
should place discharges of :ecorj."
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1919-03-20

Look at the tongue, mother! II
coated, 1t is q sure sign that your lit.
tie ones stomach, liver and bowels
needs a gentle, thorough cleansing at
once.
When peevish, cross, l~istless, pale,
doesn't sleep, doesn't eat or act natu.
rally, or is feverish, stomach sour,
breath bad; has stomach-ache, sore
throat, diarrhea, full of cold, give a
teasboonful Of California Syrup Of
Figs" and In q few hours all the foul,
consttpated waste, undigested food
and o bile gently moves out Of the
little bowels without gripping, and you
have q well, playful child again.
You needn't coax sick children to
take this harmless "fruit laxative;'
they love its delicious taste, and Il
always makes them feel splendid.
Ask your druggist for q bottle Of
California Syrup of Figs" which has
directions for babies, children Of ali
ages and for grown.ups plainly on this
bottle. Beware Of c%ounterfeits sold
here. To be sure you get the genuine,
ask to see that it is made by the Cali
fornia Fig Syrup Company" Refusa
any other kind with contempt.--Adv.