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The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1915-07-17
$4,000 BURIED IN TIN CAN
Part of $4,000 Stolen in 1918 Recov-
cred Through Clerk.

San Francisco. July 17.-Thirteen
thousand dollars of approximately
$4,000 stolen from the Wallace Qda)
postoffice in December, 1913, is in the
possession of federal postal inspec-
tors and Clarence McDaniels, for
mer clerk in the Office. is under ar
rest here, having confessed the theft
1t was through McDaniels. confession
that the money was recovered.
He directed the inspectors to die
beneath a chicken coop in his yard at
Palo Alto, Cal.
They found about $4,000 buried in
a tin can. In additionn McDaniels
turned over $500 and his wife $500
more.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1915-07-17
FEW CARS IN OPERATION
Tieup of Trolley Lines In Rhode Isl.
and About Complete.

Providence, r. j. July 1.-THE tie
up of the trolley lines throughout the
state, resulting from the strike of
employees of the Rhode Island com
pany, is almost complete. A few cars
were put in operation. but the number
of nonunion men reporting for work
was smaller than on the previous day
Additional suburban trains were put
on by the steam railroads during the
morning rush hours and motor buses
were busy in all parts Of the city.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1915-07-17
CLEAR SKY BOLT KILLS MAN
New Farm Hand Meets Death Near
Oldham, S. D.

Oldham, S. D.. July 17-Willis E.
Graves, forty-two years old, was killed
by lightning that came from an ap-
parently clear sky while he was driv-
ing a mower on a farm where he
had just procured employment
Graves was we'll 10 do and there is
no apparent reason why he worked as
a farm hand lie had more than 500
on his person and a bank book was
found showing $4,000 in deposits. He
owned property also in Illinois, from
" hence he came
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1915-07-17
FAMOUS U-51 Is REPORTED
SUNK.

London, July 1.-THE Ger
man submarine U-51 has been
sunk in the Black sea by Rus
sian warships, according to in
formation received from VAR
MIA, a Bulgarian port on the
Black sea, by the Athens cor
respondent of the Exchange
Telegraph company.
The U-51 gained fame by
eluding the British blockade
and passing through the Strait
of Gibraltar. 1t has been
credited with sinking several
vessels belonging to the allies,
including the British battleship
. Majestic.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1915-07-17
WINDS PRANK COSTS LIFE
Barn Blown of Foundation Struck
Again by Tornado.

ST. James, Mimi, July 17.-Blown
from its foundation a month ago, a
harm on the farm of Otto Bergman
that had been replaced on its base
was hurled over again by a small tor
nado and timbers struck Frank Lane
killing him.
The storm in which the tornado de
veloped was the heaviest that ever
visited this district and much dam
age was done by the wind and tor
rents of rain.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1915-07-17
PRESENT OFFICERS CHOSEN
Woodmen of the World Approve Work
of Administration.

ST. Paul, July 17.-With the pres
ent administration ticket carrying, ex-
cept for some minor offices. the Wood
men of the World held an exciting ses-
sion at Masonic temple when cleo
tion of officers was held.
w. A. Fraser, sovereign command
er: B. Wood Jewell. sovereign advis-
er; Senator Morris Shepard, sovereign
banker, and j. T. Yates. sovereign
clerk, were unanimously elected. c.
d. Mills, Jacksonville, Fla, and ID. E
Bradshaw, Little Rock. Ark, were
unanimously elected sovereign watch
man and sentry, respectively.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1915-07-17
ENGLAND PAYS FOR COTTON
$3.50, 900 Received for Cargo Detained
by War.

Washington, July 1.-THE British
embassy has begun the practice of
making payments in Washington for
detained American cotton cargoes, the
identity of ownership OF which has
been satisfactorily established. The
first payment, a partial one, for car
go at the rate OF 10 cents pound,
was about s250,000.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1915-07-17
Takes Two Shots to Kin Ser.

Aurora, H., July l7.--James Plegur,
an Aurora business man. shot himself
In the temple, but failed to kill him
self. Then he placed the revolver In
his mouth and fired shot that end
ed his life.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1915-07-17

Berlin, July 1.-THE German forces
have crossed the Windau river to the
north of Koltinyani, in Courland. The
announcement to this effect was con.
tanned in the official statement given
out by the German army headquar.
ters staff.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1915-07-17
Germans Mass for Drive on Calais.

London, July 17.-Eighty thousand
Germans and numerous guns left
Aix-la- -Chapelle bound for the User,
apparently for a new drive on Calais,
said q Rotterdam dispatch to the
Daily Mail.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1915-07-17
HARRY THAW is
FREED ON BOND
Justice Hendrick Adopts
Verdict of Jury.
COURT FLAYS ALIENISTS

Believes Doctors Who Assisted in
Preparing Case Should Not Re Per-
mitted TO Testify as Experts at
Trial-state Announces Intention to
Appeal and Thaw Furnishes Bond.
New York, July 17.-Harry X.
Thaw, adiudged sane last Wednesday
by a jury, has been given his free
dom by Supreme Court Justice Peter
A. Hendrick. who announced that he
had adopted the jury's verdict.
The state Immediately served notice
of appeal and Justice Hendrick fixed
Thaws bail at $4,000 to insure his
presence at future proceedings. A
surety company was prepared to give
the bond and Thaw was taken from
the courthouse to the judges cham
bers, where the details were arranged
crowd Of several hundred which
lined the sidewalks and oyerflowed
the streets around the courthouse
cheered Thaw and applauded wildly
when he appeared on the courthouse
steps.
In announcing his decision Justice
Hendrick took occasion to comment
unfavorably on the action of alienists
who had assisted the state in prepar-
ing the case and then appeared as ex-
pert witnesses in court.
II have reached a decision in this
case" Justice Hendrick said, and it
is based on my own mind, fortified
by the action of the jury
Thaw, sitting comfortably in his
chair, his counsel on each side, show
ed his pleasure and anticipated I q
courts decision with a broad smile.
Declares System is Wrong.
81 want to say a word about the
alienists," Justice Hendrick contin.
ued. I'VE have been told by one
alienist that it is impossible to de.
termine the sanity or insanity of a
person without taking the word OF
alienists. This court and jury cannot
4 depend upon the word Of an alienist
who for years has devoted himself to
/ a case of this kind and assisted in its
preparation. That a doctor can hell
prepare a case and then go on the
stand as an expert witness is wrong
Il hope the legislature of the state
will find some means to correct this
Some other method should be adopt
ed. Gentlemen. ! have adopted the
verdict of the jury. | declare nov
that it is the decision of this court
that Harry X Thaw is sane.
Edgar Bromberger. of the group o
lawyers appearing for the state, gave
notice of appeal. At a previous con
ference of counsel in the case 1t haC
been made clear that should the cour
decide in Thaw's favor the commit
| ment of Justice Bowling, under which
Thaw was sent to Matteawan in 1901
after he had been acquitted on th'
grounds OF insanity Of the murder o
Stanford White, would not be formal
ly vacated but simply would cease Il
| operate
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1915-07-17
German Ambassador So In
forms Secretary Lansing.
URGES MEDIATION PLAN
Think Washington Should Take Ad-
vantages of lntination in Berlin
Note Looking to Settlement of Cues
ton of Freedom of the Seas.

Washington. July 17.-Count Won
Bernstorff, the German ambassador,
told Secretary Lansing he believes
the German reply to the last Ameri-
can note on submarine warfare pre-
sented opportunity for settlement of
the controversy by further diplo'
matte negotiations.
The ambassador conferred with Mr..
Lansing an hour and talked later
with Assistant Secretary Phillips.
In the absence of President Wilson
Secretary Lansing was unable to in
form the ambassador what course the
United States would pursue in its
next note, but he heard with much in
terest Count Won Bernstorff's explana-
tion of the purposes of the German
government to satisfy public opinion
at home on the maintenance of sub
marine warfare and at the same time
maintain friendly relations with the
United States.
Urges Mediation Proposal.
The ambassador personally is con
vinced there will be no repetition OF
the Lustania disaster and that Ger
man submarines are exercising great
precaution to avoid incidents which
might inflame public opinion in the
United States. With that idea in mind
he urged that the United States take
advantage of the intimation in Ber
Inns reply that Germany would be
willing to have the entire question OF
freedom of the seas mediated witt
Great Britain through the American
government. Such a course, Ameri
can officials have indicated, might b'
more welcome if accompanied By
some assurance that during the pen
dency of the negotiations American
lives and vessels would be safe from
attack and danger.
The ambassadors interview Wa'
entirely informal He came withou
special instructions from his govern
ment. That, however, is not unusual
He sent a long report on his visit b!
wireless to the Berlin foreign office
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1915-07-17

Samuel Morse FELTON, has refused a
salary of $250,000 a year.
With the possible exception of
Charles Nj. Schwab, who is credited
with receiving a million dollars a
year from the Steel corporation, no
other American had offered him a
salary approaching that sum.
FELTON, is president of the Chicago
Great Western railroad and receiver
ard president of the Pere Marquette
lines. The job which bore the high
salary was the construction of the
Baldwin Locomotive works new 81
100000 plant and later the manage
ment OF it during the manufacture of
$S0,000.000 worth of war munitions
for the Russian army.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1915-07-17
Floods Threaten Kansas City.

Kansas City, July 17.-kansas CITY
is menaced by floods for the fourth
time in three months. Daily rains In
the watersheds of the Missouri and
Kansas rivers will send the rivers 70
high stages here.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1915-07-17
plans for Presidents Return to Wash
ington Completed.

Cornish, n. H., July 17.-Arrange-
ments have been completed for Presi-
dent Wilson's return TO Washington
early next week. Members of his
family will remain here and the pres
ident hopes to join them again later
IL public business permits.
After an early round of golf with
DIR. Cary T. Grayson the president
retired to his study prepared to spend
several hours studying the latest Ger
man note
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-02-19
FISH STOLE HIS GASOLINE
Michigan Boatman Explains a Mysteri-
Gus Disappearance

Detroit, Mich, Feb. 19.-Leo Kelly.
direetor-general of Portage Lake, has
solved one of the oldest of mysteries.
Kelly operates the motor boat ferry
service. few weeks ago he observed
mysterious disappearance of gasoline
from his reserve tank in the boat. Each
night a gallon or more gasoline disap-
peared
Kelly searched for leaks. tested his
valves and could not find the cause of
the shrinkage in the supply. He began
to suspect that some one was pilferinc
during the night.
watching mis- vessel to learn the
cause of the loss of gasoline he heard
an odd sound under the keel. and east
lag his light down to the surface of the
water he saw large pickerel sucking
the gasoline from the escape pipe of
the water line.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-02-19
HELD AS FoRGER, ENDS LIFE
Young Man Found Dead in Cell When
Officers Come for Him

Winsted, Conn, Feb. William
Strattman, 2S, who was locked up in
New Hartford Wednesday afternoon
charged with issuing two forged checks
for small amounts in Torrington, was
found dead in his cell Wednesday
night when Torrineton officers arrived
there to get him. He had taken
strychnine.
Strattman when arrested was out on
bail furnished by his father awaiting
trial in April on the charge of forging
checks in Winsted and New Hart.
ford about five weeks ago. H is said
to have committed the forgeries in Tor
rington after being bailed out by his
father.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-02-19
GETS LETTER So YEARS OLD
Written Before the Civil War by In
structor to His Publ

Colorado Springs, Col, Feb. 19.-
Nearly fifty-eight years after it was
written and posted to him a letter has
just been delivered here to Prof. James
Hutchison Kerr.
The missive was written by Prof. E.
T. M. Fachts, Prof Kerr's former in
strnctor in civil engineering in an East
ern school at New London, Pa, March
20, 1857, when Prof. Kerr was not
quite 20. He is now in his 18th year.
Prof. Kerr believes the missive was
sent to one of the colleges he attended
and mislaid until it was forwarded here.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-02-19
FOUR CAUGHT IN AUTO FIRE
Owner So Seriously Burned He Has to
Be Taken to Hospital

Allentown, Feb. 19.-His clothes
igniting from his flaming automobile,
John Meally was seriously burned while
on the way home from here to Stating
ton, that he is in the Allentown hos
pital in critical condition. The mis-
hap was due to back firing and the car
was destroyed:
Mrs. Neatly and Miss Emma Meyer
and Elmer Gerlock, of Tamaqua, were
slightly scorched, but were able to go
home by train.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-02-19

day its refusal to indict any of the Of.
ficials or directors of the Interborough
Rapid Transit Company, who had been
held under $4,000 bail each by Coroner
Riordan on charges of eulpable neglect.
The Grand jury stated also that it
would not indict employees of the COM
pany.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-02-19
GIVES PARK TO SAN FRANCISCO
Mrs. Henry E. Huntington Offers Site
Valued at SD 600

San Francisco, Feb. 19.-It has been
announced that Mrs. Henry E. Hunting
ton, of New York and Los Angeles, has
offered to the city as a park or chill
dren 8 playground site, property valued
at s275,OO0.
She stipulated that the grant be
named Huntington Park and that a
fountain, or statue, be erected in com.
memoration of Coils P. Huntington.
The property is in the Mob Hill sec
ton.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-02-19
Home Referendum to Locate schools

Lancaster, Feb. 19.-The Lancaster
City School Board has adopted a unique
plan to get the sentiment of the voters
as to the location of the new school
buildings. The 1000 pupils will take
ballots home for their parents to fill
out with their preference.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-02-19
SULLIVAN FREE, REARREsTED
Banker Paroled From Sing Sing Re
taken on New Charges

Ossinning, N. Y, Feb. 19-David A.
sullivan was released yesterday from
Sing Sing prison on parole, having
served two years of sentence imposed
for Incorporating $4,000 of the
funds of the Mechanics and Traders
bank, of Brooklyn, of which he was
president.
As soon as he was released he was
rearrested by deputy Sheriff anu
taken to Brooklyn to plead there to new
indictments returned against him by the
Kings County Grand jury.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-02-19
AT so War veteran Goes to Prison

Georgetown, KY, Feb. 19.-Lazuran
Allen, 80 years old, Civil war vete-
ran, has been sentenced to two years
IN the peniteptiary for having killed
Thomas Moody Smith, II years old.
There had been bad feelings between
the man and the lad, and, meeting on
a road last October, Allen, armed with
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-02-19
Spent s2s to Save 40 Cents

Akron, Ohio, Feb. 19.-Andy Schu-
man, Robinson Clay Products Com
Pany emfloye, who never carries more
than 10 cents for carfare, bought a re-
volver to protect himself from holdup
men, Now he is out just $23.1O. The
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-02-19
REFUSE TO IND1cT L CHIEFS
Grand Jury Reject Charges of Neglect
Leading to Wreck

New York, Feb. 19.-The Grand
Jury investigating the elevated wreck
in this city last December, in which
two lives were lost, announced yester.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-02-19

revolver cost him $3.50. He was fined
s15.1O for Gscharging the weapon
within the city limits and he lost his
days wages, $3.50.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-02-19
WALL PAPERS
At These Low
Prices Were
Intended for Spring
Selling

They came in a little early, so
we effected the special prices as an
inducement for housekeepers to
secure papers now instead of wait
ing until spring.
Wall Papers, suitable for cham
bers, sitting rooms and halls. Beau
tiful plain satin stripe and neat,
attractive floral effects. New cut
out borders to match. Regular
price l2l2c. Special, at Sc roll.
Wall Papers, suitable for kitch-
ems, halls, dining rooms, parlors
and bed rooms; floral and effect
i've conventional patterns: 9-ineh
borders in combination. Regular
price Sc. Special at 212c roll.
Paper hanging a speciality.
Fourth Floor-BOWMAN'S.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-02-19

$500 Colonial Library Table,
$12.75-dull rubbed mahogany;
fitted with drawer and under
shelf.
$34.00 CHARTERED Oak Colonial
Buffet, $29.OO-three top draw
ers, silver tray, roomy cupboards,
large linen drawer; built of solid
oak throughout.
Fifth Floor
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-02-19
Saturday Hours 9 A. M. to 9 p. M.
The Proof of the Pudding
Is in the Eating

That is why this February Furniture Sale has been so
successful Twas full grown mans job plan and perfect
Furniture Sale that different from any held in this
city, but the proof of its evidenced by the remarks
of satisfaction that heard from folks who have purchased
and the hourly comments of delight that from every part
of the furniture floor
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-02-19
Needy Things for the Kitchen
Climax Fry Pan, CSC:

Climax Fry Pan, 9Sc;-
smokeless and odorless-the
most practical cooking uten-
sill and best fry pan made.
Made in one size diameter
IL inches.
Rochester Pals, 25c;-
10, II and 14-qt. sizes; made
OF heavy galvanized iron
with copper wire bail and
wood handle.
Grown Fryer, 25c;-in-
Guiding wire basket, S1a-
inch size.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-02-19

shotgun, fred, claiming that Smith
had been teasing him. His plea was
self defense.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-02-19
Thermos Bottle. Csc.

Thermos Bottle, 9Sc;-
formerly $1.50;-all nickel
corrugated; seamless case:
pint size; the latest feature
III Thermos construction.
Perfection Smokeless Oil
Heater, $2.19; = formerly
S2.9S: = .iapanhed trim
mlngs; lead coated steel oil
faucet.
Viko Aluminium Double
Boiler, CSC; = formerly
Sl.69:-cover will fit both
vessels.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-08-21

Of school that is to begin Monday.
Sept. 8. He conducted entertainments
at seven towns and was able to get
return contracts from each.
County Treasurer c. D. Williams has
been at Frazerville. O., for q visit
among relatives and friends. His
daughter Miss Iva, will return with
him. She has been at Chautauqua,
N. " taking an advanced course In
home economics.
A series Of revival meetings has
been in progress at the Capellan
grove in Morgan township. They were
conducted by Evangelist E. A. Lacour
and wife and Miss McCole, singer.
The church at Marion Center will
hold the annual mission feast" Sun
day, Aug. % 1.-TWO services) at 1880
and 2:15. Visiting ministers will as
sist the pastor, Rev. c. ]. Barth.
Changes in the departure Of Great
Western trains are announced to take
effect next Sunday. The west bound
passenger train in the morning will go
at 9:44. tap minutes later than now,
and the evening train is changed from
6:32 to 6:10. The change in east
bound trains is announced to be more
marked The morning train. instead
OF going at 1872 will go at about $40.
and the one at night is changed from
11:41 to 1920,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-08-21
WORST ROADS FOUND IN IOWA.
schoo! Man Travels 4,3oo in Auto to
"See America First"

Sioux City, Aug. 2I.-Seeing America
by automobile has gripped the Ameri-
cans to such an extent that the sum-
ner resorts will be forced to close
within a short time, according TO NJ G.
CLARK, superintendent of schools, who
has list returned from a 4.30o-mlle
trip in his "jitney.' They left Sioux
CITY July l and have only spent five
nights in hotels a complete camp
ing outfit was carried and the nights
were spent under the canvas.
Mr.. Clark is a strong advocate OF
seeing America first" He spent nine
DAYS on the road going to New York.
and it took eleven days of actual travel
ing returning. The greatest number OF
miles travelled in one day was 2s0,
which trip was made from New York
to Mr. Clark's farm. All but twelve
miles of the travelling was on paved
roads.
The worst roads experienced dur
ing the entire trip were found in
Iowa, Mr.. Clark says. In the other
states tt.hc highways were in excep-
ttonally good condition and in the east
they travelled many miles over paved
highways.
Mr.. Clark and family did most OF
their camping in school yards. Ex-
penses for such a trip are about equal
to what the expenses would be on a
railroad journey.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-08-21
OF CROP IN loWA'S
GARDEN SPOT RoTTlNo IN
FIELDS.
ENORMOUS LOSS TO
GROWERS OF STATE
Fields Being PIowed Up Because Of
Poor Quality and Sudden Slump in
Prices Frequent Storms Play
Havoc With Quality Of Crop and
Growers Lose Seasons Income.

Davenport Aug 21.-Farmers are at
work today in two-thirds of the lana
devoted to the growing Of onions at
Pleasant Valley Iowa's onion garden,
plowing up the soil without making
any attempt to gather the crop. There
are two reasons. The onions are OF
such poor quality that it is doubtful
if it would pay TO try to harvest them
even with prices at top notch, and the
market today is so weak that the pro-
duct could be shipped only at loss.
Some of the farmers harvested their
crop early and altho haste was used
in sorting the onions and getting them
sacked, spots began to appear on the
sacks before they could be loaded into
the cars. The spots were caused by
the rotting of the onions and when an
investigation was made it was found
that in most cases from a third to
half of the onions had to be thrown
out.
The loss to the growers can only be
estimated. Most of them raise no other
crop and it cost them heavily to care
for the onions while they were grow
ing as they take more cultivation than
almost any other crop. One grower
whose onions seemed to be OF bet
ter quality and who completed his har-
vest early said today he figured he had
made about seven cents bushel pro-
fit
Others, however, declare tha. their
onions have rotted so that most Of the
crop would not be marketable. The
reason for the low price on the Chi
cago market is supposed to be the
poor quality and an over supply COM
ing in from Minnesota and other onion
growing centers not hit by rain as were
the valley fields.
AS the land around Pleasant Valley
is practically level and is low, the
fields We're hit harder by the frequent
rains of the summer than was any
other part of Scott county. Some OF
the fields were covered by water three
to six inches deep for several days al
ter the heaviest storms.