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News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1916-10-25

"Are we Americans a nation Of
bunglers?' asks the New York Sun.
1t would be very harsh to answer this
in the affirmative-and, anyway, we
elect a Democratic president only ev-
cry once in q while.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-05-11
HONORS FOR GIRL
MADISON TEACHER PRESENTS
ANOTHER PLAY IN NORMAL
AT COLUMBUS, WIS.

The following, taken from a Co
lumbus, Wis, paper, refers to an
operetta produced by Miss Irma
Rowland, daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs.
William Rowland, of this city. Miss
Rowland has been teaching in the
Columbus Normal school for two
years:
The two act operetta, The
Smuggleman" was presented at the
auditorium last Monday evening by
the model department of the County
Normal and proved a most enjoyable
entertainment.
Little Alberta Cowley as the fairy
queen, was particularly clever and
the antics of the Brownies kept the
audience in gales of laughter. All
taking part did well and showed that
much work and careful preparation
had been spent on them and their
acting reflects credit not only on
themselves, but upon their talented
teacher, Miss Rowland, who had
their training in charge. The Irish
dance by the Irish cousins proved
particularly pleasing"
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-05-11
DANDELIONS GALORE
COURTHOUSE CARETAkER FINDS
NEAR FLOWERS ALMOST As
TROUBLESOME AS SNOW.

If Olaf Soften, custodian of the
county courthouse and grounds were
only a youth, he would get at least
close to winning n of the prizes of
fered by the Civic and Child Welfare
club to boys who pick the greatest
number of dandelions.
1t is estimated by courthouse of
ficials that Mr.. Soften cuts or picks
many hundreds of dandelions from
the courthouse square every day
Where yesterday Mr.. Soften cut
every dandelion from a section OF
the courthouse grounds, hundreds
today are tossing their yellow heads
On the same spot.
The grounds give promise of being
exceedingly attractive this summer
Nine flower beds have been arranged
on the south side of the building.
and many of the plants and flowers
are above the ground. The grass in
the entire yard is kept evenly clipped
and the trees are now nicely in foil.
age.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-05-11
HORSE TO PIPESTONE
ANIMAL WHICH ATTACKED BERT
LANELLE AND OTHERS Is
TAKEN AWAY.

Apparently as docile as the pro-
verbal little lamb" the stallion.
which last Saturday bit and seriously
injured Bert LaVelle, was led out of
the city this morning. 1t was the
first time the horse had been re-
moved from its stall in the w. |.
Thompson livery barn, West Fourth
street, since its return there follow
ing the attack on Mr.. LaVelle.
While some little difficulty was
experienced in placing a bride on the
animal, the horse, once in the street,
did not display vicious tactics. II,
l.. Fangmeier, who purchased the an
imal last Monday. and a helper. each
mounted on a saddle horse, started
with the stallion for P%ipestone,
Mimi, where it will be kept. Two
ropes were attached to the horse, and
a man with one of the ropes rode at
either side of the animal.
By some horsemen it was suggest
ed that trouble might be experienced
by Mr.. Fangmeier in getting the
horse across the state line. 1t is said
that to move horses into Minnesota,
it is necessary for the animals to
undergo an examination by a quail
fled veterinarian. 1t is said that un-
der some circumstances a permit to
let the horse enter might be contest
ed. Others maintain that the horse
wakes vicious only when in fear of
being punished.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-05-11

Louise Wulff. daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Otto Wulff, residing south of
the city. who was hurt when she ran
in front of an automobile last Satur-
day night. said today that the child
is improving, and that no indications
Of serious internal injuries had de-
veloped.
Committees of the Civic and Child
Welfare club, in charge of the indus
trial campaign. have requested chill
dren to take their exhibits of dande-
lions, birdhouses and flytraps to the
gymnasium of the State Normal
school not later than 2 o'clock next
Saturday afternoon, where the judg-
ing will be done and the prizes
awarded.
Charles A. Trimmer. civil engi-
neer, went to Howard this afternoon,
where he was called by the board of
county commissioners of Miner coun-
ty, to take up the matter of con
structnig a drainage ditch in the
western part of Miner county. The
proposed ditch, which would empty
into Rock creek, would be several
miles in length and would serve
thousands of acres OF land, it is said
Peter Baekhaus was painfully hurt
shortly after 3 o'clock this afternoon,
when he fell from a wagon, in which
he was hauling grain, near the farm
ers' elevator. Mr.. Backhaus had not
been driving fast, but the wagon
gave a sudden lurch, sending the
man head first onto the ground. He
was picked up, in a dazed condition,
and taken by T.. j. Maloney, in a
buggy, to the offices of Drs. Daniels,
Goldman & Kellogg. At the doctors
offices it was said that Mr.. Baekhaus
did not appear to have sustained Sc
rious injury. although his left hand
was badly cut in the fall.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-05-11
BUSINESS LOCALS.
Eat at Jacks.

Rooms for rent over Osborn's Drug
Store.
For Rent. Suite of three front
rooms strictly NATURALIZATION sc
and loo Store.
For Sale. My residence property
at a bargain.-H. M. Penn.
w. H. Baddeley, practical horse
sheer, West Fourth street.
Eat at Jacks.
For Matching, S. c. White Leghorn
eggs. Phone 334 redo. +. Belts.
$500 in cash to any person bring
ing to my store a standard make
watch | cannot repair.-Guy T.. Han
son.
Eat at Jacks.
For all kinds of general black.
smithing and wagon repairing see w
II. Baddeley in new location, West
Fourth street.
Dwelling house for sale. Inquire
of John Nygaard, Phone ATS blue.
Black dirt. sand and gravel.-Rol
Beesley, Phone 367 yellow.
For Sale. 1915 five passenger
Studebaker car in A No. l shape. A.
Hoidal d Rohrer Garage.
am prepared to clean alleys and
lots and haul rubbish from premises
Roy Beesley, Phone 367 yellow.
For Rent. Seven room house.
sewer, city water and furnace heat
Mrs. A. E. Clough.
Students can find just what they
want in fine footwear at Nick Bjorn-
stad's.
All the latest fads in low cut shoes
and pumps for ladies, misses and
children at Nick Bjornstad's,
You can make big money selling
our guaranteed trees, fruits, roses
We pay highest commissions every
week. Free outfit and part expenses
The Hawks Nursery Co, Wauwatosa
Wis.
Broken Lenses accurately dupli
Gated while you wait. Eyes ex
amined and frames fitted.-Yaeger'i
Optical PaTlor.
Get X. l.. Houck's prices befor,
you paint, and save money. Practice
paperhanger. Phone 3161.
Timothy and alfalfa hay in stacl
or barn.-E. r.. c. Gross.
Wanted. Thirty head of cattle
and horses to pasture, three mile:
west of Madison on the Oil farm
Jameson Il Mields. Phone 2SB.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-05-11
MADISON TO FORE
MADISON BUTTER RATED NEXT
TO TOP or ENTRIES FROM
SIXTY-FOUR CREAMERIES.

With the product of sixty-four of
South Dakota's creameries entered,
the Madison creamery took second
place in the buttermaking contest
just held in Brookings by the South
Dakota Agricultural college. The
contest vas the second of six which
have been arranged by the college.
Prizes will not be awarded by the
college until after all the contests
have been held. The Madison cream
cry sen ten pounds of butter.
The winner of the highest score in
the last contest was J.. n. Longer, of
Webster, whose butter tested up to
94.5 per cent; the Madison cream
ery's entry came next, with a per
centage of 93 II per cent; the third
score was taken by Arthur Vaughn,
of Parker, the percentage of whose
butter was 90 per cent. For fourth
place the North American Creamery
company, of Watertown, George
Trey, of Elkton, and S. II. Black, of
Deadwood, were tied with 921R per
cent.
Only 90 per cent of the creameries
in the state did not make entries in
the recent contest. An effort is be-
ing made by the college to have all
the creameries send butter for the
next contest, which will be held
June / next.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-05-11
CHICKENS SCARCE
FIRST 'SPRINGERS" BROUGHT
TO CITY TODAY-FARMERS
NOT ANXIOUS TO SELL.

The first spring chickens of the
present season were brought to mar
ket this morning. but owing to the
"springy," it was explained, the
yuong birds were not in strong de-
mand. 1t was said that the chicks
were too small, and were not fully
feathered out.
1t is explained that spring chick
ems this year will be a trifle later in
reaching the market than usual.
not have the ordinary success with
early broods, owing to the cold, damp
spring. The wet weather also played
havoc with young turkeys, it is said
Grown fowl is scarcer than it has
been before in a year, it is said.
Most farmers having hens are either
keeping them for laying or setting,
and the comparatively few farmers
having marketable chickens do not
appear to be willing to spare the time
from their fields ii would require to
catch, crate and bring them TO the
city.
AS a result local butchers are
finding it next to impossible to sup
ply the demand for fowl. Some
butchers drive into the country to
get stocks, but rarely get as many
chickens as they would like to pur-
chase, although good prices are Of
fered. Old chickens bring Is cents
a pound, retail.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-05-11

II am So years old and / have been
troubled with kidneys and bladder for a
good many years" writes Arthur Jones.
Allen. Kan. MY age is against me to
get cured, but Foley Kidney Pills do me
more good than anything / ever tried"
Rheumatism, aching back, shooting
pains, stiff joints, irregular action, all
have been relieved. Sold everywhere.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-05-11
TRACK MEET AT HOWARD
Medals to the Value of 500 Will BE
Awarded to Winners.

Howard, May 11.-Arrangements
have been concluded for the first
Miner county track meet, to be held
at the local ball park on Saturday OF
this week. Howard, Canoya and Fe-
dora high schools and numerous
country schools will send contest.
ants. Medals to the value of nearly
500 have been provided, and the
winning school will be given a fine
silver cup. A banner will be award
ed the school winning the half-mile
relay race, the final event Of the
meet. Preliminaries for the 100-yard
dash, 220-yard dash, 1%10-yard hur.
dies, shot put, pole vault, high jumI
and broad jump have been held
Prof. Carol +. Jackson, superintend.
ent Of the Villas schools, will be di.
rector of the meet.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-05-11
MAY LOSE VOTES
WITH ONE DAY LEFT, HUN
DREDS IN LAKE COUNTY
HAVE NOT REGISTERED.

With only hours left for electors
to register and qualify to cast a bal
lot in the county and state primary,
were that hundreds of voters in Lake
county are going to be unable to ex-
ercise their franchise.
OF the estimated 1000 men eligi-
BILE to register in the county, only
about 20 per CEN of the whole num-
Der had registered today, it was esti-
mated by M. ID. McGillivray, county
auditor. Mr.. McGillivray said that a
larger proportion of the country
voters than of the electors within the
city had registered. For the first
time voters were permitted to regis
ter by mail. Cards, on which to
make their registrations, were sent
by mail to a number of men through
out the county, and cards were also
distributed in the country by candi-
dates. 1t is estimated that some 100
men registered by mail yesterday,
and many more filled in registration
cards were received by Mr.. McGilliv-
ray by the early mails today.
Clerk of Courts f. l.. Burnett has
been kept busy the last few days,
compiling the registration books for
the various precincts. In all, it will
require 1872 officials books for the
various precincts. There must be
two books for each party-republi-
can, democratic, socialist and prohi-
bition-in each of the t~wenty-four
precincts in the county. The books
will be taken to the various election
officials next week by the sheriff.
Tomorrow is the last day on which
voters may register. If not regis
tered, an elector may swear in his
vote on election day only if he were
absent from the county during the
time the registration books were
open. About 1900 registered in the
county two years ago. 1t is esti-
mated that there are at least 1000
men eligible TO vote in the county
now 1t Is thought that not more
than about 1.400 registrations had
been recorded up until this after
noon.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-05-11
CORN BREEDING
SOUTH DAKOTA AGRONONfST
GIVES SYSTEM FOR EAR-ROW
TEST-LABOR NOT GREAT.

Brookings, May 11.-South Da-
kota farmers may we'll afford to lay
out a corn breeding plot this year,
suggests Agronomist A. n. Hume. of
State college. Now is the time he
says, ito plan definitely in the diree-
ton of corn improvement. 1t is
highly desirable that seed corn inn
provement be made by ear-row test
plots, whereby the poorest yielding
strains of corn in this state may be
largely eliminated, and replaced with
better yielding strains of mi own
stock.
The method of the ear-row test
is in fact very simple, The gist of il
is that kernels from each of a num-
Der of ears of corn are planted in
separate rows. The rows are to be
planted as nearly alike as possible in
regard to the number of kernels per
hill and total length of row. The
rows are to be harvested separately
and the corn yield of each row sepa-
rately recorded.
The yields from these separate
rows thus indicate the relative pro
ducing power of the strains repre-
sented by the mother ears planted in
the separate rows and it is possible
accordingly to select seed corn for a
following year from only the highest
yielding separate rows of the ear
row test.
The easiest place for conducting
such an ear-row test will be probably
at one end of the general field. Sc
lect the side of your cornfield right
now which has the best area of even
ground and lay out an area of that
ground, say one or more acres in eX-
tent, for an ear-row test. If the rows
in the ear-row test plot are to be 20
rods in length, a test plot of n acre
will be eight rods by 20 rods. If the
rows are planted 1916 inches apart.
it will thus be possible to plant 40
rows-each 20 rods long-on an
acre.
Forty rows are non too many.
The greater the number of rows
planted, the greater will be the OPP
p~ortunity for selection, but 1t must
also be remembered that the greater
the number of rows planted, the
/ STtdIGI VIII Dt thc allOuIl VI WI n
harvesting the separate rows. All
that is necessary in starting this ear
row test at the present time of year
is to thus lay out the ground at one
side of the general cornfield, and,
having selected the separate seed
ears, to plant seed from each one in
its own row.
obviously, it is well to mark off
the ground of the ear-row test with
stakes and to omit a row of corn
around the ear-row test between ii
and the general cornfield. The ear
row test plot can thus be cultivated
just like the general field and at the
same time without extra attention In
that regard. The chief amount of
extra work will be caused by the
necessity of harvesting the separate
rows of the ear-row test separately,
but harvesting will not come until
: later.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-05-11
NATIONAL HIGHWAY
THE PROPOSED ROUTE RUNS
THROUGH SOUTH DAKOTA.

Sioux Falls, May 1.-THE George
Washington National highway, from
Savannah, Ga, to Seattle, Wash.
Canton, Sioux Falls, Salem, Mitchell,
Chamberlain, Rapid City, Deadwood
and Lead, is attracting much atten-
ton and general interest throughout
the state. 1t is considered to be one
of the most important highway prof
ects that have yet developed and the
local work of organization for ii here
under the direction of N. O. Monse-
rud. a member of the state highways
commission and cashier of the Da-
kota Trust and Savings bank, of this
city, is already started. People along
the line are enthused over the future
Of this great highway. Many trails
have been named heretofore; a great
many trails have been marked
through our state. but this highway
association Is founded on a substan-
tial basis. The association is incor-
porating and memberships are going
to be sold at SIS each. A great many
road enthusiasts will take member
ships. This money will be used for
the financing of the project and to
meet the necessary expenses in de
y%eloping it's future.
The portion of South Dakota
through which this highway passes
intends to organize very soon and a
convention will be called in one of
the principal cities through which
this highway passes, most likely
Mitchell, when delegates will be in
yited from each town through which
the highway passes.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-05-11

Launch for sale. Inquire of Guy
f. Hanson.
Dishwasher wanted at once at the
Madison Cafe.
Wanted. At once, girl or man for
dining room at the Madison Cafe.
Girls and ladies' middies at
Morse's.
See our new silk hosiery-Miss
Morse.
Lost. Lady's white shoe. Return
to this office.
For Sale. Refrigerator. used n
season. Phone 2214.
ID. j. O'Connell, of Ramona, was a
business visitor in Madison today.
Would like to trade a nearly new
piano for a Ford car.-Osborn's
Drug Store.
Royal Wilton rug, 9 by II. for sale
al a bargain.-Mrs. p. II. Marion,
VanEps avenue.
This is the time to clear the blood.
We have several good remedies
Osborn's Drug Store.
Father Stecher, OF Howard. spent
the day in the city. guest at the home
of Mgr. Flynn
Do not fail to heal II. O. Richards
at the courthouse Saturday evening,
May 10, at $40 o'clock.-Ady.
Several bushels of fine potatoes
may be had at 80 cents a bushel, if
taken at once. Phone 1868 or call
at 1901 Josephine ven
A strange Eskimo" dog is at the
home of j.. w. Terwilliger, West
First street, and may be had there
by its owner. The dog is a small
one, with long, white. curly hair.
Hear r. o. Richards at the court
house in Madison. Saturday evening,
May 10, at $50. Mr.. Richards is a
candidate for governor and will have
something of interest to tell the peo-
ple.-Adv.
II. j. Madison and family, of Or
land township. who have been spend
ing the winter in southern Califor-
MIA, write friends in the city that
they are en- route home.
A. McWayne, formerly superin-
Ienuhni Vi CONSTRUCTION pH the new
high school, and now engaged in
architecture in Sioux Falls, arrived
from Sioux Falls this afternoon to
transact business.
That corn planting in this section
is not general is due to excessive
moisture in fields, in the opinion of
Claus Hexom, who this week made
several business trips into the sur
rounding country. Mr.. Hexom told
that a few farmers are planting corn.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. G.. Abbott, 363
Egan avenue have the prize garden
of the season. All kinds of vege-
tables are growing thriftily, and
their table is being supplied with
radishes and lettuce of their own
raising.
Best for every purpose-indoor
and outdoor-and most economical
because 1T wears longer, goes farther
and is always full measure. A coat
of paint covers a multitude of sins"
Some Lucas paint will improve the
value of your property.-Osborn's
Drug Store.
A marriage license was issued in
the office OF the clerk of courts to
Miss Adah Schmidt, daughter of Mr..
A. G.. Schmidt, and Mr.. Percy
Scudder, of Scudder Bros, proprie-
tors of Scudder Bros meat market.
The wedding is to be held here next
Monday.
The physician attending little
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-05-11
LET THE PEOPLE RULE.

r. o. Richards will speak at the
courthouse in Madison, Saturday
evening, May 10, at $3.50 O'Clock, on
Peace! Let the People Rule" He
will explain what is wrong with our
government-how to abolish the
spoils system and organize for the
merit system by rule of the people.
Do not miss this chance to hear him.
Everybody invited.-Adv.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-05-11
NOTICE TO PUBLIC.

Madison, May 9, 1916.-We. the
undersigned clothing merchants OF
Madison, agree to close our places
of business at $50 p. m, every
evening with the exception of Satur-
day and to keep closed all day on
Sundays. Will our customers kindly
make note OF this announcement and
govern themselves accordingly there
by greatly obliging
-Hackett & Sutton,
-Grinager Bros.
M. NJ. Kramer Clothing Co.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-05-11
ECZEMA CURED or MONEY RE
FUNDED.

This guarantee goes with every box of
DR.. Hobson's Eczema Ointment. Makes
no difference whether it's a baby, child
or aged. No matter how long standing
the case the guarantee holds good. Cut
out this strip. go to your druggist. get
a box Of DIR. Hobson's Eczema Ointment.
use it as directed and If you are not
fully satisfied. the druggist or maker
will refund your money. Try 1t Just
once. o will be happily surprised.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-05-11
THE CITY.
Il

Probably fair tonight. with frost,
Friday cooler.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-05-11

Regular meeting Madison Com
mandery No. 20, X. t., Friday even
ing, May IL. All Sir Knights cor
daily invited. Work in the Red and
Black. Lunch.-James Robertson,
K. G..
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-07-16
At STONE BLUFF.

John o. Mitchell and others are
drilling at / 400 feet in their No. 3
on the Grayson farm in section 90
1918.
hampton and others are down
/, 200 feet in their No. on the
Davis farm in section l7-l6-15.
The Fay Drilling company test on
the Davis farm in section 17-16-l5
is drilling at 1000 feet.
Anders and Corey No. l on the
Ballard farm in section 16-l6-15 is
drilling at l,100 feet.
The Sinclair Oil & Gas Co. has a
rig up for its No s in section
6-l6-15.
The same company's No. | in sec
ton 6-16-l5 is drilling at 100 feet
Schmidt and others No. 9 on the
Spaniard farm in section 5-lG-l5 is
on top of the sand and No. 10 is
drilling at 700 feet.
The Cosden OH * Gas Co. has a
rig up for its No Q on the Tecumseh
farm in section 5-16-15.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-07-16
LEAVE FOR CHICAGO
SINCLAIR OFFICIALS

Ostensibly to discuss company mat
ters. but probably to lay definite
plans for building their pipe line to
Chicago, the building Of refineries in
the cast and general invasion Of
Standard Oil territory, a party Of
Sinclair Oil & Refining Co. officials
left Tulsa last night in u private car
for Chico 20, where an important con-
ference will be held this week
N the party were II. T. Sinclair,
president; c. T.. Crawley and Al
Watts, directors and assistants to th-
president; L. Rogers Kemp. director
and head of the production depart
ment; w. L. Connolly, director ana
head Of the pipe line department,
John r. Manion, director and super
intenlent OF the pipe line company;
T.. h. Huston, director and assistant
secretary and treasurer. and W. A.
Martin, production superintendent. Ii
Chicago they will meet other officials
OF the company.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-07-16
At MORRIS,

SHELTON and others No on the
Rentie farm in section 1-13-14 is good
for 10 barrels in sand from 1,cS0 to
1.295
johnson and others No on the
Rentic farm in section 1-13-14 is com
plcted and is good for 30 barrels.
Adcock is fishing at l,74i feet in
his test on the Whittcn farm in sec
tion 9-13-14.
The Eastern Oil company's No. |
on the Tucker farm in section ll-13-
IA is drilling at 1000 feet.
J. O'Day's test on the Thornncrg
farm in section 13-13-i4 is straight
roaming at 1850 feet
Peacock and others No. on the
Grayson farm in section 25-1S-14 is
shut down at 2,020 feet.
The Canadian Oil q Gas Co. is drill
ing Mt 1864 feet on the Riley farm in
section 29-13-14 in No. 5.
The Scioto Oil company has rig up
fCr its No on the Hill farm in
section 25-13-14