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The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1914-02-25
WILL VOTE FIRST
Dakota First State in
Nation to Vote This
Year

Washington, Feb. 25.-The statewide
primaries in South Dakota for the
nomination Of candidates for United
States senator and representatives in
the three congressional districts, Ms
well az for candidates for state Offices,
which are to take place on March "a,
will be the first to be held in the coun
try this year. Alabama, with its phi
naries on April s, will come next.
The contest in Alabama, because
Representative Oscar w. Underwood,
majority leader in the house, and
Representative Richmond p. Robson,
author of the resolution providing for
an amendment to the federal constitu-
ton to prohibit the manufacture or
sale Of Intoxicating liquors, al battling
for the democratic nomination for
senator, considered to be equivalent
to an election, is attracting the great.
or amount of interest among politi-
clans In congress In these first Of the
years fghtA but the contest In South
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Dakota for the republican nomination
for senator also is coming in for con-
siderable attention.
The forces of the Wilson administra-
ton are back of the candidacy of Mr..
Underwood; the antisaloon league
and its allied forces are back of the
candidacy of Capt. Hobson, fol they
believe that if he should be successful
in this contest that the cause of
national prohibition thereby would be
given tremendous boost.
The republican contest in South Da-
kota for the senatorial nomination is
especially interesting to republicans in
congress, largely because of the per-
s%onality of the opposing candidates.
but, also, for other reasons. One of
these is that the result Oh March "a.
if Representative Burke shall be the
winner, is expected to decide the
question. which was not decided in
1912, whether the insurgent republi-
cans of the state will continue with
the republican organization or whether
they will go bag and baggage into
the bnll COS party and herd by
th emselves as a third district political
organization.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1914-02-25
MAYOR HUNT|MER
And Wife of Dell Rapids Both
Die of Pneumonia

Dell Rapids, Feb. 25.-Dell Rapids
is called upon to mourn the loss Of an
other of its highly respected and hon
.ored citizens. This time it is ita
mayor, Gus auntimer.
About eight days ago Mr.. and Mrs.
Huntimer we've both stricken with
pneumonia. Mrs. Huntimer succumb-
ed Friday. On Sunday afternoon at
3 o'clock, MIR. Huntimer passed away.
1t is very unusual that two should
so suddenly go out of this world.
Mrs. Huntimer had been a great care
to her husband for some years, being
in poor health.
1t has been noticed that MIR. Hunti
mer has bsen ailing for some time.
No one, however, expected his life
was in any way endangered and
would end in this pathetic way.
Mr.. Huntimer was an oldtimer in
this part of the state. He was a
| brother to Charley Huntimer of
Charles City, or Huntemer as it is
sometimes called, and several brothers
and sisters survive him. He had
lived in Dell Rapids for many years,
engaged in real estate and insurance.
For over three years he had been
mayor of our city and was generally
respected for his up~rightness of char
acter and his interest in public
affairs. The funeral services have
been arranged for Thursday.
The deceased mayor was a brother
of Vim. Huntimer of Madison.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1914-02-25
AWARDED VERDICT
White Lake Officer Trimmed
for Roughing a Prisoner

White Lake, Feb. %. james Ellis
has been awarded a jury verdict of
So, 900 against j. A. Archer, city
marshal of White Lake. Ellis charged
that Archer severely injured him while
attempting an arrest, on November
%, 1918
The case was holly contested and a
great deal of interest has been mani
tested by the citizens of Plankinton,
White Lake and surrounding territory.
Large crowds were present at the
trial. The plaintiff was represented
by Woerth & Carlson of Eimball, and
the defendant by Fellows q Fellows
of Plankinton. The audience at times
would give vent to it's feelings during
the taking of the testimony, and the
court issued cautions against demon.
STATIONS.
The trouble arose over the marshal
attempt to investigate as disorderly
tne Kraell livery barn ut White Lake
and during the course of which the
marshal claims Ellis interfeIed. The
latter claimed his interference consist
ed only of provoking language addressed
ID the officer.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1914-02-25
PHONE MEETING
Madison Business Men in Meet
ing Discuss Telephone
Improvement

There was a representative body of
business men at the Commercial Club
last evening to listen to discussion of
Improvement of the local telephone
system. w. q. Bickelhaupt of Aber-
deem. secretary-treasurer of the Dakota
Central company, Of which the local
system is a part, introduced the sub.
ject, laying before the meeting plans
for improy ement about as outlined in
last evenings Daily Leader. These
proposed improvements consist OF new
building, automatic phones and under
ground wires instead of the pole sys-
TEN now in use. Mr.. Bickelhaupt is a
pleasant speaker and placed before the
audience the proposed plans of the
company in a b~nsinesslike way. The
local system now comprises 500 phones
and there is q demand for more, but
in order to supply this demand an ad-
ditional switchboard will be needed,
and it was the opinion of Mr.. Bickel-
haupt that since change. were neces
sary the automatic system might
better be adopted at this time which
would carry with it the underground
wires. He estimated that the proposed
improvement, building, etc would
require an expenditure in this city of
| about $40, 600. He explained that
the automatic system would increase
| the phone rate about 33 per cent.
| Business phones now in use at $2 per
month would be raised to 50 per month,
residence phones now 81 so would be
raised to 81 and party line phones
now 81 would be raised to 81. so.
length, Mr.. Bickelhaupt asked for the
sentiment of the business men on the
subject and there was a hearty re-
sponse.
i 1t was shown that the patrons 81
the present system were generally
satisfied with the service rendered.
The automatic system would be less
Iexptnsive in management IN account
of a less number of employees and til,
business men cuuld not understand
why it should he more expensive pei
phone. Mr.. Bickelhaupt explsinet
the greater the number of phones tn,
higher the tariff, citing Aberdeen will
goo phones and a rate Of 81. so pei
month for business houses, and Water
town with 500 phones with y rate o.
So per month. Thus the discussion
continued between MIR. Bickelhaup'
and the business men COR sone time
when finally a committee consisting
of DIR. III. FL. Frndenfeld, Jos. Hen
kin and T. A. Johnson was appointed
to further confer with officials of tn,
company. 1t was also suggested that
%circular letter be propered by the ON
pany officials setting forth details of th,
Automatic system, additional cost PEI
phone, etc, to be mailed to all sub
scribers Of the system. in order tina
sentiment from subscribers might b.
obtained.
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j. G. Small, an aged gentleman,
who with his wife resided in north
Blanche avenue, died yesterday after
noon. the result of paralysis. Mr.. and
Mrs. Small came to this city from Ra-
mona about two years ago. They are
the parents of Mrs. Duncan Ferguson.
Mgr. Flynn was a morning depart
ure for Flandiesu and will thence pro-
coed to Dell Rapids where tomorrow
morning he will preach the double
funeral of Mayor and Mrs. Gus
Huntimer, dead in that city. Of which
we give particulars in another column.
The ministers of the city are a1ver-
Using next Sunday Go-to-church Sun.
day, by which they are trying to get
everyone possible to attend church on
that day. They are this week making
a personal canvass and leaving adver-
tising at each house throughout the
city.
Mgr. Flynn this morning received a
telegram announcing the death at
Sioux Falls last night Of the six years
old son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward
keegan. The child had been taken to
that city for medical treatment. Mr.,
Keegan is u son of J. s. Keegan of
this city. The remains will be
brought to this city tomorrow.
George R. fitzpatrick, author of
"War-What For" will lecture at
the Normal Auditorium Friday eve
ming, Feb. 27th. at s o'clock. Sub
ject. The Iron Fist. Mr.. fitzpatrick
is recognized as one of the leading
authors and lecturers of today and
comes to Madison highly recommended
by both the press and prominent men
of the country. See Large bills for
further particulars. An admission fee
| of 25 cents will be charged.
Ed. Hyland a public sale
at auction at his premises, two and a
half miles west and one and a half
miles south of Nunda, Thursday March
12. The property to be sold includes
thirteen head horses, five bead cattle.
twelve hogs, sixty chickens, and q
long list of farm machinery The sale
will begin at O'Clock p. m, follow.
ing a free lunch. and will be in
charge of DIR. W. E. Kinney, auc.
~tioneer and j. Il Walker, clerk.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1914-02-25
Eat at Jack q.

Remainder the big railroad meeting
at the opera house tomorrow evening.
Lost. Small nickel clamp, iu north
west part of city. Return To A. G..
Hallenbsck, undertaken.
Wanted. Apprentice girls. Apply
at once. Mis-. K. Knoeri.
Today is Ash Wednesday, first day
of Lent.
+. c. Metralf was u morning arrival
by the north train
Carl Nellis was a morning passenger
for Sioux Falls.
j. $. Thompson, the cement con
tractor, was a business visitor 10 Sioux
Falls today.
LeLten services will be held at the
German Lutheran church tomorrow
morning at 1890.
For Sale.-Pen of ~ hens and cock
full blood white Wyandotte chickens. -
VIM. Hughes, phone 800 yellow.
Eat at Jacks
Loose OF baled upland hay delivered
on short notice.. 8, Thompson,
phone 450 red.
Local market today: Wheat, rs;
velvet chat, "A; cats, 80: corn, 80;
barley. AZ. Sioux City beg market,
S.. % to 1915.
p. J. Hoidal was a morning pas
sepger for Sioux Falls and will drive
home a new Carter automobile.
Ira F. Blewitt who has been a guest
of his brother, J. F. Blewitt. a day OIL
two, returned to his home at Flsndrsau,
Temperature marked ten degrees
above zero at I o'clock this morning
southerly wind. bright sunshine and
rapidly rising temperature during the
! day.
Revival meetings will begin at the
Presbyterian church next Sunday
Prof. III N. Kinsey will be here Il
lead the chorus choir. Two piano
will help to make attractive music. ,
The card party and luncheon at st
Thomas hall last evening by th'
young ladies of the Catholic church wa
largely attended and uetted about go
for the society.
Mrs. Jas. Feeley who has been
guest ut the home of her daughter
Mrs. JAS. Robertson. departed thi
morning fol- Mason City, Iowa, an,
will later proceed to her home a
Buchanan. Sask.
Sioux Falls Press: Arthur Danahe
of Madison last night defeated Free
Wallace in a match game of pool a
the Cataract pool hall. 100 TO 81
Wallace's longest run was "a an,
Danaher's longest string was SO.
There was a very pleasant surpris
party complimentary to Mrs. r. X
Newcomb. at the home of Mis-. Ann
Costello, last evening. MI. and Mrs
Newcomb are planning to move to Del
Rapids wnere Mr.. Newcomb is engag e
in business.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1914-02-25
Feel Miserable

Out of sorts, depressed, pain in the
back-ElectIic Bitters renews your
health and strength. A guaranteed
liver and kidney remedy. Money back
if not satisfied. 1t completely cured
Robert Madison, of West Burlington,
Iowa, who suffered from virulent
liver trouble for eight months. After
four doctors gave him up. he took Elec-
trio Bitters and is now a we'll man.
Get IA bottle today; it will do the same
for you. Keep in the house for all
liver and kidney complaints. Perfect
ly safe and dependable. Its results
will surprise you. soc and 81. III. Z.
Bucklen 81 Co., Philadelphia or st.
Louis.-Adv.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1914-02-25
LOCAL NEWS.

Eat at Jacks.
VS.. Damuth, piano turner, phone 102
New advertisement today Mrs. X.
Knoeri.
For Rent. Good half section farm.
It. A. johnson.
Wash ice delivered to any part OF
the city. Geo. Parker, phone 81 main.
Furnished loom for rent.-Mrs
Flitcroft.
For Rent. Office room in postofficf
block.
Wanted. To rent, April /, good
five or six room house. five or six blocks
from the depot. Address box 3, Juni-
us, s. ID.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1914-02-25
POLITICAL MEETING
Announced to Be Held at the
Opera House Monday
Evening

The first political meeting of the
state campaign, in Madison. is an
nounced to be held at the opera house
next Monday evening, March 1. The
speakers will he Senator Cos |. Craw-
ford and Clarence E. Caldwell of
Howard, republican majority candi-
date for attorney general.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1914-02-25
La Grippe Leaves Its Victims
Prostrate.

Some victims of la grippe never fully
recover the health of the lungs, and per-
sistent coughing is weakening. The
quick action of Foley's Honey and
Tar make it valuable in severe La grippe
coughs. f. q. Prevo, Bedford. Ind,
writes; La Grippe left me with a
severe cough that Foley's Honey and
Tar coured, and l sm back to my nor
NAL weight" For sale by all drug
gists. ADV.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1914-02-25
Safe For Babies, Effective For Grown

That's Foley's Honey and Tar Com
pouond. Ii has tine confidence of your
druggist. who knows il will give you
satisfaction. w. w. Nessmith. States
boro, Ga, says: Il have Used Foley .
Honey and Tar Compound in my family
and have sold it in my store and it
never fails to cure " Refuse a substi-
tute. For sale by all druggists .-Adv.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1914-02-25

There will be a meeting of Liquor
Law Enforcement League in the base
ment of the Methodist church, Wednes
day evening at I O'Clock. All mem-
bers and friends of the League should
be there. Be prompt.
L. T. Love. Pres.
Martin Anderson, Sec'y.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1914-02-25

For Sale. Nine room house and lot.
good cistern and we'll, electric lights,
telephone. $500 closes the deal. In.
quire at this Office.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1914-02-25
THE CITY.


Generally fair tonight and Thurs
day; warmer east and central portions
tonight; colder Thursday brisk winds.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-09
DIVIDENDS DECLARED

American Gas and Electric Company, regular
quarterly per cent on common, payable jan
uary to stock Of record December o: also OF
z per cent. extra on the common, payable In
common stock on January to stock OF record
December 10; also the regular quarterly IL
per cent. on preferred stock, payable February
l 10 stock Of record January 90. In June the
company declared extra dividend or per
cent. In common.
American Woolun Company. regular quafterly
ia per cent on preferred, payable January l5
General Chemical Company of California, reg
to stock OF record December So
Canadian Westinghouse Company, regular
quarterly TX per cent, payable January IL to
stock OF record December 81.
Gillette Safety Razor Company, regular quar-
terly l-3 per cent. on preferred and IL per
of record December 81.
General Ftreproohng Company. regular quar-
terly 1& per cent. preferred and common,
payable January 1 to stock Of record Decem-
Standard Gas Light Company seml-annual
dividend OF per cent. on preferred
Western Union, regular quarterly per cent,
payable January i5 to stock OF record Decem-
Phiiadelphia, Baltimore and Washington. reg
ular semiannual per cent, payable December
81 to stock OF record December o.
Pittsburgh Plate Glass Company. regular
1918 TO stock OF record December l6.
American Express Company regular quarterly
per cent. payable January to stock OF
record December 10.
American Express Company. regular quar-
terly OF 1 per cent, payable January / TO
stock OF record December 10.
Western Union Telegraph Company, regular
quarterly per cent, payable January 10 to
Riordan Puly and Paper Company regular
quarterly Ia per cent on preferred stock.
payable December 81.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-09
LEHIGH VALLEY
STRONG FEATURE
IN PHILADELPHIA
Stock Makes New Top Price
on L oc a Exchange.
Heavy Transactions in AS
phalt Preferred and Penn
sylvania.

The local market developed distinct
strength in spots today. Interest at first
centred on an unusually large tran
sectlon in General Asphalt preferred.
A single block of 1is5 shares changed
hands at &c. This price was specially
arranged by the stock Committee, the
previous minimum having been 81. Il ls
understood that II represented the taking
over Of a long outstanding account by n
well-known Chestnut street brokerage
house. Later more stock came out all
at 66.
The general Philadelphia list showed
distinct strength led by Behgh Valley.
New York houses were asking their Phil
adelphia correspondents today what was
the cause Of the activity In Valley, and
the reply was improving earnings. The
stock Is now up points from the low
point established July 30. Keystone
Telephone and Electric Storage Battery
also improved, while Pennsylvania was
active, nearly 1000 shares changing hands
before noon. There was a rise OF full
point In Electric and Peoples 4s. .
A feature Of the late trading was the
increasing activity in Philadelphia Elec-
trio, which advanced to %, all offerings
at that figure finding ready purchasers
Lehish Navigation moved up to 1914
Bankers were reported to be discussing
a reduction in the rate on outstanding
call loans today New loans are being
made quite frequently at 51h. and even as
low as per cent, whereas the old rate
OF per cent is still maintained on old
commitments. The banks were Offering
four five and six months money freely at
AZ per cent One uptown broker stated
today that he had old call loans standing
at per cent and new ones at per
cent, both with the same bank
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-09
FINANCIAL BRIEFS

| The anthracite collieries. which have
! been generally idle this week, resumed
today.
Prairie oil and Gas rose Sc points at
the opening on the New York curb.
A membership on the Chicago Stock
Exchange sold for $3.50. up 100 from the
| last previous sale. a Board Of Trade
membership sold for s225O up $50.
The Bank OF North America retired
| 100000 emergency currency and the
Kensington National Bank $4,000 at the
local subtreasury.
A minimum price. of 9si2 was fixed on
United states Steel per cent bonds
in Philadelphia.
Albert II. Wiggin. president Of the
Chase National Bank Of New York, has
been elected a director of the American
Sugar Refining Company. 10 succeed
Henry e. Niese, who resigned.
The American Gas and Electric Com
pany has declared an extra dividend OF
per cent. on the common stock, payable
in common stock.
New York banks gained s244,OOO from
the Subtreasury yesterday and since Fri
uay nave !Osl Ell ilfVIVVV
Omeial announcement was made that
the disqualification plan of the United
Profit Sharing Corporation calls for the
distribution of four shares of new stock
to each holder OF one share of The original
issue. This stock will be sold to the
holders of record at 81 a share. New
stock win be issued February 1.
The Consolidated Gas trustees have
voted to permit stockholders to subscribe
on January 8 TO the extent of 25 per cent
OF their holdings to the new debentures.
Stockholders OF record December 10 at
IL o'clock will be permitted to subscribe.
II is estimated that since December
the United States Steel Corporation has
taken greater volume of new orders
than for the same period In any of the last
several months. Shipments thus far In
December have not averaged as heavy
as November. The November unfilled
tonnage, which will be made public to-
morrow, is expected TO show about 225,OoO
tons decrease
Only routine business was reported
after the Pennsylvania Railroad direc-
tors meeting today.
The Clearing House Committee of the
New York Stock Exchange ruled today
that no more orders In odd lots will be
received at the Clearing House after to-
day. Exchange members were advised
to send their orders in odd lots to deal
ers who have registered at the Clearing
House.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-09
WHEAT STRONGER
ON FAIR BUYING
AT CHICAGO TODAY
Steadiness Abroad and Re-
ports That Farmers Are
Selling Less Freely Inspire
Confidence.

CHICAGO, Dec. e.-wheat was stronger
this morning on moderate commission
house buying, inspired by steadlness
abroad and reports that farmers in Kan
sas, Oklahoma and Nebraska we're SELL
ing less freely, and asking higher prices.
Longs sold on the bulge, however and the
market reacted.
Wire service to the East was poor and
trade was again hampered Statistics
were incomplete. At Liverpool business
was dull. but winter offers there were
firmer. and an advance Of Sd. was paid
for Plate in some cases. News regarding
the weather In Argentina was conflicting.
Some advices said that conditions were
fine there, while Others stated that the
weather was unsettled. with some rain.
Semlofficial reports have been received
In Russia shows a decrease of 2,111,OOO
acres.
Rumania reports material increase
in the area of wheat, with the weather
favorable. Reserves there. however, are
small, owing to large purchases by Ger
many and Austria before the war. Tho
new crop in Bulgaria Is doing well, Crop
developments in France are satisfaction
Rain has fallen over a large area in
Australia
The receipts OF wheat here today were
ia cars. In the United States, rain or
snow throughout the winter wheat belt
has been of great assistance.
Corn opened little firmer on unsettled
weather, but reacted Receipts continue
large. The cash demand is poor. The
arrivals here today were s19 cars.
Oats were quiet; after opening steady,
prices reacted. The receipts here today
were 2l0 cars.
Leading futures ranged as follows.
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COTTON TRADING QUIET
Opening Steady, One to Two Points
Under Closing Prices.
Photo by Mathnde well.

NEW YORK, Dec. 9.-There was very
little feature to the cotton market this
morning. and. with the exception of the
buying of nearly all months by Hentz,
trading was exceptionally quiet. The
opening was steady, one to two points
under last nights finals.
The market showed little change dur
ing the afternoon, prices ruling about
net unchanged for December and some
to 4 points net lower on later months.
1t is reported that another steamer with
cotton for Germany is lying at Charles
ton with about 5000 bales and may be
cleared at any time.
Prices were as follows:
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rRELGHTs AND CHARTERs

Freights offer freely IN the steam markets
with the supply Of available vessels light
Rates are we'll supported. Inquiries for trans.
atlantic voyages are circulating IN the sail
market.
STEAMSHIPS.
Josey DAM, New York 70 Denmark. grain.
1900 quarters. private terms. prompt.
Harald (Nor.). Baltimore 70 EcandinaVian
ports, grain, 10000 quarters, 1s December.
Lady Ninien tBr.), Gulf % west coast q
Italy, grain, $4,000 quarters, ss., December.
Mar Cor qtal.)i. 2059 tons, Norfolk 70 west
Iiboge.n Yr,,,tSb1 Pfifs ters I3ofii5,1,. "a
Tampico, coal, private terms prompt.
Saxon Monarch (Br.l, 3024 tons, trananf-
lantic trade, or 0 round trips, o. Cd. or e.
ed, deliveries United Kingdom, prompt.
Manchester Corporation (BrD 3406 tons,
same, six months, private terms.
Wakefield (Br), 2530 tons, same trip acrcas.
private terms delivery Virginia, redeliyert
west coast italy, prompt.
Kanawha (Am.6, 1909 tons. Gulf 10 Bremen.
cotton, private terms. December.
Denver (Am.), 2sia tons, same
Trym (Nor) 1888 tons, Baltimore 70 Puerto
Barrios, coal and structural steel, privnte
terms, prompt.