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The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1914-01-24
COPPER ROD AROUND EARTH
Scientist Would Correct Some of Our
Weather Vagaries.

London, Jan. 24.-"We have built
miles of railroad and why should we
not now spend the capital in control
ing the weather"
This was the keynote of Sir oliver
Lodges lecture before the institute of
electrical engineers.
His theory is that the sun dis
charges a mixture of ions with posi-
tive and nc csative electricity, but the
magnetic poles coax the positive por-
ton to the polar regions where they
are wasted in aurora borealis, while
the warmer climates get the benefit
only of the negative ions. Sir Oliver
therefore advocates the shifting Of
the magnetic poles.
Much could be done by placing y
copper rod around the earth parallf
to the equator which would be able 70
discharge nillions OF amperes and thua
correct the present climatic vaga-
ries, he said.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1914-01-24
ARE DECLARED TO Be
PERSONAL PROPERTY
Memberships in Exchanges Held
Taxable.

St Paul, Jan. 24-Memberships in
the Duluth board of trade and Min
neapolis chamber of commerce are
held taxable, in a decision handed
down by he supreme court This
settles continued agitation of several
months in the two cities and is of
great Importance to the hundreds of
members.
This is the first time in the United
States that such a decision has been
given. The appellant in the case, S.
A. McPhail, member of the Duluth
board of trade, asserted that all de-
cisions had been against taxing such
property. The court holds that this
statement is too broad, that the the
ory of such decisions has not been
against taxation, but admits that mem
berships in trade organizations never
have been taxed.
The only question to consider, the
court says, is whether memberships
are personal property. In this con-
nection it holds they can be bought
and sold, have recognized fluctuating
value, are accepted by banks as col
lateral and can be transferred by will
or descent The Duluth memberships
are found to have been worth $4,000,
and applying all these tests the court
finds memberships are personal prop
erty and therefore taxable.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1914-01-24
PROTEST SENT TO PRESIDENT
Colorado Militia Accused OF Riding
Down Women.

Trinidad, Colo, Jan. 24.-Telegrams
of protest were sent to President Will
son against the action of the Colorado
militia in riding down men and wom-
en- coal strikers in the streets OF this
city when they organized demon
stration in favor of Mother" Jones,
one of the leaders of the strike OF
miners in Southern Colorado.
The trouble has increased the bit
ter feeling between troops and strik-
ers and further trouble is feared.
The riot resulted from a parade of
wives and children of coal strikers
organized as an expression of sym
pathy for Mother" Jones, who is
held incommunicado by soldiers at
San Rafael hospital here. General
Chase had granted permission for the
parade, but had insisted that no at
tempt be made to march to the hos
pital.
The soldiers say the women at.
tempted to go to San Rafael. The
marchers deny the charge.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1914-01-24
PROBE OF MINERS STRIKES
House Leaders Expect Investigation
Will Be Ordered.

Washington, Jan. 24.-Plans for con-
gressional investigation of the Colo
rado and Michigan mine strikes were
being framed by congressman who ex-
pect the house to act favorably on the
decision of the caucus, which instruct
ed the rules committee to bring in a
special rule permitting such an in
vestigation.
While the action of the caucus does
not actually order an investigation
supporters of the movement declare
ii assures one and they expect to see
hearings begun by the house mines
committee within two weeks.
The house itself, however, will have
to act upon the matter when the
rules committee reports.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1914-01-24
GROWERS ENDORSE WORST
North Dakota Farm College Head
Beomed for Senate.

Fargo, n. D., Jan. 24.-With the
adoption of resolutions approving
woman's suffrage and favoring Presi-
dent J. II. Worst of the North Da-
kota Agricultural college for tFa
nomination for United States senate
in the coming primary election the
sixteenth annual convention of the
Tri-state Grain Growers association
closed.
Dr. Worst was reelected president
of the organization. The convention
will be held in this city next year. t.
A. Hovestad. development agent of
the Great Northern Railway company,
was elected vice president and w. c
Powers secretary.
The endorsement of President Worst
for the senate was practically unani-
nous, but the question of woman's
suffrage caused a spirited fight, which
lasted for nearly an hour. Prominent
suffragist leaders appeared before the
convention and pleaded that thei
fight for the ballot be endorsed
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1914-01-24
LARGE INCREASE Is SHOWN
Americans Drank 100000 Gallons
of Whisky in Six Months.

Washington, Jan. 24.-The Ameri-
can people drank 70,00O000 gallons %
whisky, smoked 4,090,300.000 cigars
and puffed Sill, 100000 cigarettes
during the six months ended Dec. 81,
according to figures announced BY
Commissioner Osborn of the interna
revenue bureau
The total collection of taxes for
the six months totaled 1857 647, ,905, an
increase OF $4,175,630 over the CORE
spending period for 1912. The income
tax paid under the new law aggregat-
ed S1,509. This tax did not have to
be paid until March /.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1914-01-24
Three Bills in Accord With
Message introduced.
CLAYTON SENDS THEM UP
Chairman of Committee Submits Meas.
ures in House as Agreed Upon in
Conferences Between President and
Congressional Leaders.

Washington, Jan. 24.-Administra.
ton leaders in congress settled down
to deliberations on the tentative anti.
trust measures designed to supple
ment the Sherman act, in accordance
with suggestions by President Wilson.
Measures prohibiting interlocking
directorates, defining restraints of
trade incluG ed within the meaning OF
terms of the Sherman act, and pro-
hibiting "cut throat" competition,
We're introduced in the house by Rep
resentative Clayton in the form
agreed upon in conferences.
Senator Newlands, chairman of the
Interstate commerce committee, plan
ned to introduce them with the inter
state trade commission bill in the
senate as sson as the Alaska railroad
bill was oUt of the way.
In the trade relations measures no
provision was made for the prohibi-
tion OF holding companies as suggest
ed in President Wilson's message,
but it was announced that the COM
mittees would further consider that
phase of the trust regulation program
and probably would add a section to
the bill.
1t was explained that the reason for
emitting reference to that subject was
because neither the president nor ad,
ministration leaders had determined
Just how far the government should
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1914-01-24
Mexican COmbatants Pre-
pare for Hard Fight.
HUERTA MASSING TROOPS
Will Offer Desperate Resistance to
Further Advance of Villas victori.
Gus Army--Federal Forces Advanc
ing to Meet the Enenny.

Chihuahua, Mex. Jan. 24.-Rebels
and federals are concentrating their
forces for a decisive battle at Tor
reon-a battle that is expected to de-
eide whether or not General Villa
can push on into the Central and
Southern states with his victorious
army.
Villa has sent several more troop
trains south. He thus far has sue
ceeded in advancing the bulk of his
army to Jiminez. half way to Torreon
without resistance.
There is every indication that the
Huerta government is preparing tc
make a desperate resistance at Tor
reon, risking everything in supreme
effort to prevent Villas $4,000 victori
Gus rebels advancing farther in the di
rection of Mexico CITY.
General Refugio Valasce, fedora
commander at Torreon, has advanced
his forces northward to Bermejilla
and Napimi, along the railroad 1t is
believed that Velasco has been rein
forced by troops from garrisons to
the east and south.
villa, in disposing his troops pre-
paratory to the battle, planned to send
large detachments south of TorreoI
TO cut of the retreat of the federals
to Mexico City.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1914-01-24
PHYSICIAN UNDER ARREST
Minneapolis Woman Dies Following
Alleged Criminal Operation.

Minneapolis, Jan. 24.-Anna Croy.
nan, thirty-fiye years old, is dead at
the Swedish hospital. She is alleged
to be the victim of a criminal opera,
ton performed recently by DR.. George
A. Mills. Mills is held on $4,000 bail
for illegal practice. In granting bail
the judge said he wished he could
withhold y DR.. Mills will be ar
raigned on a charge of manslaughter,
the ofiice of the prosecuting attorney
said. The girl was taken to the hos.
RAJ two days before her death.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1914-01-24
HITS BOY SCOUT MOVEMENT
Resolution Before Mine Workers
Convention

indianapolis, Jan. 24.-Some radical
resolutions remained for considera-
tion of the United Mine Workers of
America convention, which began
consideration of the report of the
committee on resolutions on Wednes-
day afternoon.
Several resolutions, directed against
the militia and the Boy Scout move
ment, have been introduced and an
other proposes that there be general
strike of miners in case an interna-
tional war is engaged in by the Unit
ed States.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1914-01-24
SPEER DRUG CHARGES u?
Attorney Gays Judge Would Go to
Chambers During Court.

Macon, Ga, Jan. 24-United States
Attorney akerman appeared before
the members of the house judiciary
committee investigating charges Of
misconduct against Federal Judge
Emory Speer.
do you know anything concerning
the charge that Judge Speer is addict
ed to the drug habit?" asked Chair
man Webb.
Not of my own knowledge" re-
piled the witness. Il can only give
you the opinion of a lawyer. have
frequently observed the judge grow
irritable, restless and impatient; that
on such occasions he would recess
his court and go to chambers for five
or ten minutes, when he would re-
mount the bench with his old time
vigor."
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1914-01-24
BESIEGED BY REBEL TROOPS
Town of Puerto, Mex, Has Three
Hundred American Residents.

Mexico City, Jan. 24.-Three hun
dred American men, women and chill
dren are at Puerto, Mex, on the gulf
coast, where big battle Is expected.
The rebels were reported to be clos
ing in on the town and $4,000 fed
erals were sent to aid in its defense.
1t was expected that some of the
American warships at Vera Cruz
would be sent to Puerto, Mex, to pro-
tect the Americans and other for
eigners.
Diplomatic circles here were amaz
ed at the action of Charge Nelson
O'Shaughnessy. who aided Senor Es
tanol, former cabinet member under
sentence of death, to escape the
country. O'Shaughnessy said he act
ed on his own initiative because Els
tanol is an old friend.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1914-01-24
TWO MORE ADDED TO LIST
Chicaso's death Corner" Scene ot
Another Tragedy.

Chicago Jan. 24.-Bloody Death
corner" notorious as the scene of
nearly a score of murders, bomb out
RACES and Black Hand crimes in the
Italian quarter, has claimed two more
victims.
Two Sicilians, pointed to as leaders
of the Malta, were shot to death mys-
teriously while detectives filed the
district. They are believed to have
paid the penalty for "squealing."
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1914-01-24
FIRST RANK EVENTS OF 1918
Tariff and Federal Reserve Acts
classed as Most important

London, Jan. 24.--The United States
tariff act and federal reserve act
passed by congress at Washington in
1913 were the most important events
of last year in the commercial world,
according to Sir Felix Schuster, gov
ernor of the Union of London and
Smiths bank, in his general review of
the financial and trade outlook. He
continued:
Both measures must have far
reaching consequences, for both have
made the United States a more for
midable competitor than ever before,
not only as regards international
commerce, but as regards London's
position as the center of information.
al banking"
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1914-01-24
KANSAS CITY HEARING ON
Bankers From Four States Are In
Attendance.

Kansas City, Mo-, Jan. 24.-David F.
Houston, secretary of agriculture, and
William McAdoo, secretary of the
treasury, the committee for the or
ganization of the new federal reserve
bank system. held hearing here.
Bankers from Nebraska, Oklahoma,
Kansas and Missouri were present to
tell the committee the needs OF their
districts.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1914-01-24
Wealthy Frisco Man Dies
Pleading Innocence.
CASE Is N0LLE PRESSED
Perm issien to Dismiss Charge of Con-
spiracy Arrives From Washington
Shortly After Defendant Had Been
Stricken With Apeplexy.

San Francisco, Jan. 24.-The name
Of John l.. Howard has been cleared
of the charge that had implicated him
as president with seven other officials
Of the Western Fuel company, now
on trial In the alleged conspiracy to
defraud the government out of import
duties.
Permission for the prosecution to
enter a nelle prosqui as to him was
received from Washington, too late,
however, to ease Mr. Howards last
hours and he passed away at his
home in Oakland, the victim of apo
plexy, ignorant of the fact that his
plea, Il want this unfounded stain to
be removed from me before | go. .
was in the act of being granted.
When court convened the special
prosecutors in the Western Fuel COM
pany Immediately took the steps
necessary to have the charge against
Howard's name wiped out.
Besides his office with the coal
company Mr.. Howard was president
of the Beet Sugar Manufacturers OF
America and he was associated in
many other enterprises.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1914-01-24
Hughes Angry at Wilson.

Washington, Jan. 23.-William
United States senator from
New Jersey, has left Washington for
Arkansas and says he will not return
again in the near future. Senator
Hughes has grievance against
President Wilson and said he would
take no further part in the dispensa-
ton OF federal patronage In his stats.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1914-01-24

Richmond, Va. Jan. 20.-Through-
out the South, and notably in Virginia,
the l07th anniversary of the birth OF
General Robert E. Lee is being fitting
ly observed Practically all industrial
activity ceased for part of the day,
and banks, public and private schools
and many business and manufacturing
plants were closed.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1914-01-24
For Frost Bites and Chapped Skin.

For frost bitten ears, fingers and
toes; cnapped hands and lips, chill.
blains, cold sores, red and rough skins,
there is nothing to equal Bucklen 8
Arnica Salve. Stops the pain at once
and heals quickly. In every home
there should be box handy all the
time. Best remedy for all skin diseas-
es, itching eczema. letter, piles, etc.
25c. A druggists or by mail. H. E.
Bucken Il Co., Philadelphia or st.
Louis. Adv.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1914-01-24
COTTON GROWERS ASK HELP
Want Congress to Appropriate 5000,
900 for Seed.

Houston, Tex, Jan. 24.-Cotton and
corn growers of Texas have formally
requested all the states representa-
tives in congress to urge an appro-
priation of 100000 to furnish the
seed for crops In those districts which
suffered most during the recent foods.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1914-01-24
CANAL ENGINEERS FIND
NEW MENACE.

Washington, Jan. 24.--Not
less than 1.500, 200 cubic yards of
earth and rock, and possibly
more, will have to be moved
from the famous Cucaracha
slide In the Culebra cut before
1t will cease to be menace
to the channel, according to
advices received at the 18TH
mian canal commission. The
whole side of the hill continues
in slight motion from the top
clear to the edge of the canal
channel.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1914-01-24

Noted German Author Dead.

Berlin, Jan. 21.-Professor Rudolph
0Snoe is dead here. He was born in
1884 at Berlin Early in life he was
the editor of the Banxiger Zeitung
and later of the Koburger ZeituRg.
He was . noted Shakespearsan scholar
NnA the author Of many books.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1914-01-24
THROW MARSHAL INTO CAR
WaverIy (lIi.) Official Breaks Bonds
and Prevents Bank Robbery.

Springfield, H.. Jan. 23.-Four
masked robbers captured Village
Marshal Rythell of Waverly, fifteen
miles southwest of this city, bound
and gagged him and threw him into
a freight car. Thirty minutes later
Rythell extricated himself and arous-
ed the town, frustrating an attempt
to rob the State bank of Waverly.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1914-01-24
Colds To Be Taken Seriously.

Intelligent people realize that COM
mon colds should be treated promptly.
If there is sneezing and chilliness with
hoarseness. tickling throat and cough
ing, begin promptly the use Of Fo-
ley's Honey and Tar Compound. II
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1914-01-24

is effective, pleasant to take, checks
cold, and stops the cough which caus-
es loss Of sleep and lowers the vital
resistance. For sale by all druggists.
ADV.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1914-01-24
O by Clinedinst.

1t is believed in official Mexican
circles that the result of the confer
Magon, eX-minister of the interior.
who is in Vera Cruz as the agent of
Huerta, will be that Senior de la Barra
or Senior Camboa will take Huerta's s
place soon, preferably the first named.
Huerta, 1t is said, will then place
himself In the field to fight the rebels
All the military governors will be re
placed by the former civil ones.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-08-28
StenOgraphers Oppose Plan to
Establish a Uniform Scale
as Contrary to Sherman Law

ATLANTIC CITY. Aug. 2S.-Pro-
posals TO establish a uniform scale Of
rates and charges for the services
of stenographers and enforce it rig
orously against rate-cutters who, 1t
is claimed, are retarding the develop
ment Of the profession, met opposf-
ton in the annual convention yester-
day Of the National Shorthand Re-
porters' Association.
George A. Burgoyne, Chicago, pre-
senting the report of a special COM
mittee which investigated conditions
throughout the country, said that a
previous attempt to establish a scale
by the association had failed because
of the prevalence of rate cutting, due
IN part to city rivalry. Many official
stenographers throughout the coun-
try it was said. are dissatisfied with
their compensation and are demand
ing aggressive action.
The claim has been made, however,
that an attempt to establish a uni
form rate and enforce 1t might make
the National Association subject to
both Federal and State laws forbid
ding combinations in restraint OF
trade. New York has the fairest law,
IL was declared.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-08-28
10000 Invade Jersey City
for Convention of Moose

JERSEY CITY. Aug. 2s.-This city
today is entertaining the 10000 or
more visitors whose coming was in
cident to the opening of the annual
convention of the Loyal Order of
Moose. The guests are expected
mainly from New York and New Jer-
sey. The convention concludes Sum
day.
One Of the features Of its opening
today was the monster athletic meet
conducted under the Moose auspices
at the Jersey City baseball park.
Many Of the leading athletes of the
country are on the card to perform
this afternoon in the various events.
The convention proper is being held
in the headquarters Of the Moose
lodge Of this city on Glenwood ave-
nue.. over 1000 members of the order
came down the Hudson from Albany
for the opening of the big conclave
having char2ered the steamer Rose
dale 10 convey them.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-08-28

perity be made the first conception of
government, sustain the statesman
ship of peace, stop our own enormous
waste of 100000, 900 a year on arma-
ments. incident to the mad rivalry
fostered by navy leagues, armor syn
dicates, ship trusts and other vested
interests, and instead of making fire.
arms, powder, shells and bullets, so
that the outgoing of souls may be
rapid and painless as possible, let US
spend our time and money in ways
and means that will make life longer
and sweeter.
Let the women of America spend
the next ten years preparing for world
peace. Let America lead the nations
as the arbiter Of right, the teacher of
truth. and not be an imitator, tagging
at the heels of European powers in the
naval procession, haunted always by
the fear that we may fall behind.
Let the American women hold the
procession of nations for perpetual
peace, universal brotherhood, and
crown her with imperishable renown.
Let women everywhere, from the pine
forests of Maine to the golden coast
of the Pacific and from the Lakes to
the Gulf. preach peace, parade for
peace and show the men that the old
pOHCg Is WIOhEt llidb oiu ~ Oe5 ans ak
obsolete and that old leaders are dis
carded.
1t was not because of our navy, but
because of our sense of Justice, that
the United States was allowed to step
in between Russia and Japan, and
now let women's work get the men of
America behind our peace-loving
President and let us say to Europe:
Put up your sword; come, let us
reason together"
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-08-28
Nv the United Press.

LONDON (by mail to New York;,
Aug. 2S.-The proud boast that an
"Englishman's home is his castle"
does not operate during the present
war. Here are some of the things the
militia and naval authorities may do
under the defense OF the realm act"
passed by Parliament in few min
utes
Take possession of any land, build
ings, gas, electricity, water works or
sources of supply, horses, automobiles
or any other mode Of transport.
Cause any buildings, statues or any
property to be moved or destroyed
and order the inhabitants to leave
any given area, If necessary for naval
and military purposes.
Close saloons entirely or urge speci-
fic hours.
Enter by force, if need be, any
house or ship which is suspected Of