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The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-06-02
PORT CLOSED TO ALL
OUTGOING VESSELS

New York, June 2.-The port of
New York was closed at daylight to
all outgoing vessels. Arriving steam.
ships were permitted to enter. The
cause of the closing was not made
known.
Preparations also were made to
close the gate in the net that stretches
across the mouth OF the harbor.
The gate has not been closed in the
daytime since 1t was placed in posi-
tion soon after diplomatic relations
with Germany were severed
Both navy yard and customs of
ficials refused information as to the
reason for the move.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-06-02
IN EFFORT TO CUT COST
Sweeping order Regulates Sale of
Meat in England

p London June 2.-Lord Devonport,
food controller, has issued an elabor-
ate order regulating the sale and
prices of meat, including live animals.
The order prohibits speculative re
sales, eliminates jobbing transactions
and stipulates what profits shall be
permitted to retailers.
There is much speculation as to the
success of Lord Devonport, If he re
tires, as is generally expected.
The latest unofficial slate gives the
controllership to Major Sir Arthur
Lee, director of general food produc'
ton
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-06-02
DEFEATED BY INJUNCTION
Illinois Railroads Lose Fight for High
er Rates.

Springfield, ILL.,, June 2.-Defeated
by an injunction in their attempt to
raise passenger rates between points
in Illinois from cents a mile to "a
cents a mile Illinois roads will next
try to obtain an explicit ruling from
the interstate commerce commission
approving whatever increase is neces-
sary to remove an alleged discrimina-
tion against cities just over the state
line.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-06-02
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CHILDREN EURDER FATHER
Explain Staying by Saying "He Was
Mean 10 Them"

Durant, Okla, June Pr. l.. VIII
kerson, farmer, was shot and killed
while he lay asleep in his home four
miles north of Bennington.
Two of his children-a daughter,
aged ten. and a son, aged eight-were
brought here in custody of a con-
stable and are being held for investi-
cation.
Mr. Wilkerson's head was torn to
pieces by the discharge Of a shotgun.
Because he was mean 10 us all the
time" is all the children will say when
asked to explain their fathers death
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-06-02
RECEPTION VERY PLEASING
vlvian and Joffre Tel Of Welcome
in United States.

Paris, June IN. Viviani, speaking
for himself and Marshal Joffre. de-
scribed their reception in America as
the most tremendous ovation and the
most remarkable demonstration Of
love from one nation to another in the
history of the world.
He said their welcome had so
touched their hearts that the mere
mention of it even now brought tears
to their eyes.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-06-02
WOMAN DEAD IN AUTO CRASH
Nine Persons in Car When II Hits
Telephone Pole.

Minneapolis. June Cora Merrick,
aged thirty-five. was killed and Chris
Nelson seriously injured in an auto
mobile accident just across the county
line
The car. driven by Joe Carr, wrest
Ter. skidded and smashed into a tele
phone pole.
Miss Merrick sustained a fracture OF
the skull dying in the police ambu
lance on the way to the city hospital
There we're six men and three WON
en- in the automobile, With the two
exceptions none was injured
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-06-02
PRESIDENT WILSON BUYS
LIBERTY BOND.

!. Washington, June 2 r. Presi
!. dent Wilson Joined the ranks
i. of participants In the Liberty
:. loan by subscribing for $40,
!. 900 bond.
+ Writing to Secretary McAdoo
!. the president said
!. May | not send you, person
= ally, my subscription 10 the ] ib-
!. erty loan which | make with
= great satisfaction AMI with the
= wish that 1t might be a great
4. deal larger"
!.
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The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-06-02
VIII Raise Moro Wheat.

London, June 2.-In an address in
London, Rowland E. Prothero presi-
dent Of the board of agriculture, said
that, under a plan devised by the gov.
ernment, the success of which he be
lieved to be assured, Great Britain
would grow sufficient wheat in 1918
for all the needs of the population.
with a liberal supply left over for live
stock.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-06-02
TELLSFIRING SQUAD TOSHOOT
Former Villa officer Gives Orders to
His Executioners.

Juarez, Mex, June 2.-Elutario Soto
formerly a major in the Villa army
was executed here after conviction
by courtmartial
Soto rode to the execution place in
an open automobile, gaily responding
to greetings of people along the way
and bidding them goodby. He gave
the command to shoot to the firing
squad.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-06-02

London, June 2.-Strikes or other
measures TO paralyze production have
been decided upon in more than 120
OF the largest factories in Petrograd.
most OF which are engaged in war
work, Reuters Petrograd correspond
ent telegraphs.
After the failure of effOres of the
conciliation board to reach an agree
ment on any points the staffs Of the
factories resolved to strike or alter
nately to paralyze work by carrying
ont al regulations to the letter The
time aAd form of strikes are to be de
cidcd in each factory separately
Ia some cases the strike already
has iegun, while in diners the stats
are husily enlisting the support OF the
workers
According TO the Ncyaia Zhizn,
Maxim Gorky's paper the demands of
the workers include a six hour day
and q minimum wage for women Of
i5 so rubles monthly
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-06-02
CenoorshIp Abolished,

Madrid, June 2.-The Spanish gov
ernment has decided to abolish the
press censorship. All newspaper dis
patches will be sent on the sole 70.
apenstbttty q the corrssDondsAt
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-06-02
GIVES 500 WEDDING GIFT
TO RED CROSS.

Chicago, June 2. Joseph Sit
ko and his wife celebrated
their twenty-ffth wedding an
niyersaIy Thursday night and
Friday Sitko gave the present
which friends gave lin, 800 in
silver. to the American Red
Cross In thanking The donors
for the gift he told them that
he didn't need the money very
bad" and asked if he might not
give it TO the government.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-06-02
You, Citizen of South Dakota:
Your COUNTRY is calling YOU!

! Your Country is at with powerful adversary.
Your services needed NOW by the United States of
! America.
! Your Government must have money to pay for the
war and must borrow it from you. The Nation gives
you in return Government bond, written promise of
the United States to repay you your money at future
fixed day, with interest until paid at 3 10 per year.
/ interest paid you every six months.
These Liberty Loan Government Bonds are backed
by the total resources of the United States THE RICH
| EST NATION IN THE WORLD.
| Subscribe your share and protect your Country and
! help STOP THIS WAR
! Buy bond buy all the bonds you afford
urge all your friends and neghbors to buy their share
! YOUR SERVICE is AS NECESSARY AS THE
! SOLDIERS He can't fight without your help
! Let's tell Uncle Sam with him to the last
| trench.
| Thousands of South Dakota citizens must purchase
Liberty Bonds
Show the rest of the country where South Dakota
stands.
First National Bank Dakota State Bank.
Lake County National Bank. Security State Bank
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-06-02
Evasion Only Temporary.

He added that the law is of such
vieor that it will be found that any
evasion gained in this way is only
temporary
Secretary Baker called upon Briga-
dier General Crowder, judge advocate
general and provost marshal general
OF the army, for an opinion as to the
effect of the new law upon Americans
of military age residing abroad
Department officials generally have
presumed that the privileges of citi-
zenship would carry with them duty
for military service not affected by
foreign residence, but no formal rul-
ing will be made until the opinion of
General Crowder has been received.
Another aspect OF military registra-
tion came up when registration Off
cials were informed that answers will
not be required to the question on the
registration cards as to the individual
claims for exemption and on what
ground
The department has reached the
conclusion that no man should be re.
quired to claim exemption Under the
new ruling none will be required TO
state his position until he appears
before an exemption board.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-06-02
Federal Agents Rounding Up
Anti-Draft AgitatOrS.
VIGOROUS ACTION COMING
Scores of Persons All over the Coun-
try Are Accused of Attempting TO
interfere With the Registration Pro.
cess Set for June 5.


Washington. June ARRESTS were
made by the score over the country by
as ents of the department of Justice in
ac, ,0rdance with instructions issued by
the federal government
The arrests resulted from attempts
to interfere with the registration
process set for June s. Department
officials made it clear they will back
up to their full authority the efforts
of loeal officials throughout the nation
to PIT a quick end to the agitation
against the draft
The department of justice is pro
ceeding on the theory that the de
parture from American soil OF any
citizen subject to the draft is an eva
sion of the law
1t vas revealed that steps already
have been taken TO prevent such de
partures and that attempts at this
form of evasion will be met by vigor
Gus measures.
Discussing reports that many young
men are leaving the country to avoid
military service Secretary Baker said
lie does not believe any substantial
number of Americans will take that
course
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-06-02
WILL PARALYzE
ALL INDUSTRY
Workers of PetrOgrad De-
eide to Go on Strike.
SIX-HOUR DAY DEMANDED

Efforts Of Cancellation Board Fail 10
Reach an Agreement and Workers
Resolve to Tie Up Largest Factories
In Russian Capital.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-06-08
GERMANY'S OFFER IS \. c.
PROPOSED TO TAKE 1T OUT ON
AMERICA

Denver, June S.-That Germany re-
emily had offered tho Enente Allies
an indemnity of $3O,00O,0O0,0O0 to
end the war and had planned to col
lect this in turn from the United
States, was told a Denver audience
last night by DR.. Newell Dwight Hill
lis, speaking in the interest of the
Liberty Loan.
"Not long ago a tentative offer was
made to the Allies to end the war by
Germany paying an indemnity of
00000,000," he said, Germany to
retain her army and ravy and have
the freedom of the seas.
Back of this proposed plan was
q purpose to send the German army
and navy to the United States and
collect this vast indemnity from this
country"
The Allies had refused this, DR..
Hills declared, thereby preventing
the conquerinr of this country"
Imperial Valley press., 1917-06-08
.HA|C'S TERRIFIC
DRIVE GOES ON
GREATEST GAIN ON FRONT IN
BELGIUM.
GERMANS HESITATING
THOUSANDS OF PRISONERS ARE
CAPTURED.
Several Large Batteries and Many
Heavy Guns Taken During the
Terrific Fighting.
GERMANS HESITATING
(By Associated Press)

London, June 8.-What is probably
the heaviest British thrust on the
Belgian front since the war began
gained momentum today. with results
which were gratifying to Field Mar
sLal Haig
Ground to the depth of nearly three
miles was gained during today's
fighting, the prisoners running up in
t. the thousands.
German troops are being rushed
forward to stem the torrent of men
which threatens to sweep the Teu-
tons from the great Industrial sec
tion of northern France.
SO far the Germans react hesitat-
ingly before the trem andous British
crive. Prisoners since yesterday
reach total of 5000, and many more
are coming in. A large number OF
guns have been captured, their num-
Ter not yet being estimated. Several
batteries were taken in the fighting.
She full depth of the British attack
vas 5000 yards, and oil gains were
held.
Prisoners say that scores of Ger
lnan guns were destroyed during the
British preparatory bombardment
German losses in counter attacks
were terrible. There were three
counter attacks, not delivered with
great force, and they were easily
broken up.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-06-08
MAKE CHEESE"
ALLISON PECK
GREATER PROFIT FROM COWS IN
MANUFACTURE.
N IT J A C X G H E E S F.
IMPERIAL CREAM MAN UR-
GEs cHEEs McToRY.
Hutterfat Would Advance to High
Figure if the American Pro-
duct Was Made.
NOT JACK C H EES F

"There is a great opportunity for
profit in the making of chees in I'M
erial Valle1," said Allison Peck, man.
ager Of the Delta Creamery, at Impe-
llal, who was on a visit to Ell Cen
tro this morning.
81 mean the making of American
cheese, not Jack cheese, which is the
only cheese product made here" he
continued.
There are three on four small
cheese factories in the valley making
Jack cheese, a product which is
largely assimilated by foreigners or
used in making other cheese products
than the table cheese. The yellow
American cheese, however, sells for
a better price, and is ore palatable
than the present product, although the
making of the American cheese re-
quires larger investment and more
care, it is declared.
"If there were several large Amer
lean cheese factories he,ssli' said Mr..
Peck, "the price of butterfat would
mount up until rs cents per pound
would not be an uncommon figure
Imperial, with its productive daries
cheap feed and water, would almost
double its income from cows by max
ing cheese"
Records of the County Farm Bu-
reau show that in 1915 there were
1000 pounds of cheese made here
aid shipped from the Valley. In 1916
there were 100000 pouuds of cheese
shipped. Imperial advanced from
twenty third place among the cheese
producing counties to twelfth place
This year there is more cheese be-
ing made than last year, and fur
ther advance will be made, it is pre-
dicted.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-06-08
new COSTOM COLLECTOR
{ CARRANZA SENDS NEW OFFI-
GALS TO MEXICAM.
Beginning of New Regime Along
the Border, Following Can
tu's Appointment.

Announcement was made this morn
ing of the arrival in Mexicali of Sen
crs Meza and Fernandez, representa-
tives of the constitutionalist govern
nient of Mexico, who have been ap-
pointed by President Carranza to be
n charge of the customs service III
Lower California.
Senior Meza will be collector of GUS
toms, it is said, and Senior Fernandez
will be treasurer of the customs de-
partment in the state.
Following close upon the announce
ment of the appointment of Colonel
Esteban Cantu, present governor of
Baja California, general in the Mex
lean army, the change in the customs
service is looked upon as the initial
move of the cons.itut.onaiist govern
ment looking a number of changes
in the personnel of the government
fcrce in Mexicali.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-06-08
NATURE FAMILY
IS DISCOVERED
COUNTY OFFICIAL UNEARTHS
MODERN "CAVE FAMILY
TWO WITHOUT NAMES
VENT TO BED ON WASH DAY.
is THE REPORT.
Steps Taken to Bring Questionable
Benefits of Civilization to
his Family.

County Probation officer A. w.
Swanson and group of charitably-
inclined women yesterday found :
mature family living in the country
(name of family and district deleted
by Censor Swanson), which surprised
the women and overturned some of
their notions about raising a fam
lily.
They found deserted wife and sew
en- children, living nearer the "cave
man" stage than any that had ever
come to the attention of Mr.. Swanson
or his feminine escort, and immedi-
ately took steps to bring civilization
to these happy but benighted children
of the reclaimed desert. Happy,
though with the minimum of food and
clothing.
The children were said to be in the
ink of physical condition, though
they probably had not experienced the
Pleasures of a bath for some time.
The two youngest, born in Imperial
Valley, had worn the minimum of
clothing, had lived an outdoor life,
apd eaten plain food and little of it,,
according to the mothers tale They
We're not even possessed of names, and
the girl was named Mary and the boy
John, by the women, to the great de-
light of the mother. These children,
the women admitted, were as healthy
locking as any child of wealthy par
ents whose daily bath and careful
physical and mental training were a
matter of routine.
The children all went to bed on wash
cay, as matter of necessity, and
the mother, tied hand and foot as
far as outside work was concerned,
by her brood, had been assisted by
the neighbors.
The children are all strong and
healthy, and without blemish, ac-
cCrding to Mr.. Swanson, the eldest
beng but years old.
The visit to this family may cause
some of the ladies 70 revise their
ideas regarding the bringing up of a
family" said Mr.. Swanson this morn
ing. "It has been demonstrated to
them that civilization and that which
it bestows is not essential in produc-
ing the ideal physical condition for
mana sound mind in q sound body"
Imperial Valley press., 1917-06-08
WOOD FLEET SHAKEUP
COCKTAILS DISMISSES TWO OF
HIS AIDES FOR COMMENTS.
Charged the Major With Holding Up
Shipbuilding Program in
Emergency.
(By Associated Press)

Washington, June S.-Major Gen.
cral Goethals met with the manager
of the emergency fleet corporation
this morning, and dismissed F. A.
Justice of Boston, and his assistant,
General Manager F. E. Clark of New
York.
They are the engineers who orig
mated the wooden fleet idea to meet
the losses in tonnage caused by the
unrestricted ravages n the German
submarines.
The dismissal of the men followed
their action in issuing statements vir-
tually charging Goethals with holding
up the shipbuilding program in the
III; tional emergency.
The shipping board is considering
disagreement at special meeting.
A controversy as to the relative value
of wooden and steel ships Is involved
in the discussions
Imperial Valley press., 1917-06-08
PERSH|NG GIVEN GREAT
OVATION IN ENGLAND
AMERICAN LEADER ARRIVES AT
ENGLISH PORT.
HAILED WITH DELIGHT
DISTINGUISHED BRITONS SHAKE f
HIS HAND ON ARRIVAL.
Escorted Through Danger Zone by
United States DestrOyers,
to British Port.
(By Associated Press)

A British Port, June 8.-Major Gen.
eral John J. Pershing, leader of Amer
ita's first expedition to the front in
France, arrived here this morning on
a United States warship which was
escorted through the submarine dan
ger zone by American destroyers.
His reception here, and, later, in
London, was one of heartfelt welcome,
thousands gathering to cheer the he
70 Of the Mexican expedition.
The arrival of Pershing was taken
to indicate that at last Americas par
tlcipation in the war on the side OF
The Allies was at hand. British Off
Cials and people alike received Gen
cral Pershing and his aidies as broth
ers in the great struggle for Democ-
lacy.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-06-08
IMPERIAL TENTH
IN REGISTRATION
LATE FIGURES SHOW THIS COUN
TY NEAR THE TOP.
M ANY YOUNG M f. n
FINAL REPORTS SLOW IN COM
ING TO SURFACE.
Total of Exemptions Claimed Is Less
in This County Than in
Most Sections.
M ANY YOUNG M E n

Sacramento, June Sup to 9
o'clock tonight twenty-nine counties of
the state had been heard from by the
State Registration Bureau, totaling
il4,607 registrations. In addition to
these counties, the bureau had also
received complete returns from seven
cities in the state, giving a total Of
1882. The complete figures received
at the State Registration Bureau fol-
low:
Counties complete: Calaveras, 1905,
Colusa, GAL; Contra Costa, 6293; Fres-
no, 6748; Kern, 1925; Mariposa, 572;
Nevada, 976; Imperial, 1888; San
Joaquin, 1905; Santa Clara, 4545; So
lano, 4174; Stanislaus, 1854; Sutter,
914; Alpine, AZ; Amador, 1895; Del
Norte, 281; Ell Dorado, 603; Glenn,
905; Kings, 2302; Lake, $685., MADEIRA,
1916; Merced, 2476; Napa, 1867; Or
ange, 1885; San Benito, 9S6; San Fran
cisco, 1,188; San Mateo, 3731; Sierra,
265; Placer, 1872; Mono, 251. Total,
114,6O7.
Cities complete: Stockton, 5O23;
Fresno, 1862; San Jose, 1886; Pasa-
cena, 1854; Oakland, 1881; Sacra-
mento, 5647. Total, 1882
Director of Registration Merritt es-
Inmates the total for the state will
hc between 100000 and 100000.
The State Bureau of Registration
issued instructions last night to the
county councils of defense to continue
20 register anyone presenting himself
fer that purpose, whether or not he
has good excuse for his failure to
register yesterday.
Ascertain his excuse, however"
says the telegram sent out by the
bureau, "and make note of same and
list those whose failure seems to you
wiiful and blameworthy, but for the
next few days exercise liberal pol
ICY Ill Judging CHeU
A message was received by Cover
nor Stephens last night from Provost
Marshal General Crowder relative to
registered persons who have lost their
registration certificates. In such
cases, says the message, the registra-
tion board which has the card of
such person shall upon application
verify the fact of registration and
upon proper evidence CT good faitn
give written statement signed by
the clerk, setting forth the fact OF
registration and statement to the
effect that evidence has been submit
ted proving the loss OF the registra-
ton certificate.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-06-08
Washington Hears of Quake.
By Associated Press)


Washington, June 8.-Dispatches
from American Minister Long of Sal
vador, sent last night while the vol
vano San Salvador was in violent erup-
.ion, said part of the city was de-
stroyed by fire, which was beyond
control.
Minister Longs dispatch stated that
earthquake shocks began at $3.50 and
increased in intensity for two hours,
when the volcano began pouring ashes.
-'he population, terrified by the quake
and eruption, were driven almost mad
from fear, most Of them abandoning
.keir goods and fleeing to the hills.
Officials here believe that the great
est damage occurred in the second
earthquake, which occurred after the
dispatch was sent by Minister Long.
The city of San Salvador is situated
at the foot of the volcano San Saliva
dor, and it has been destroyed by
earthquakes three times in the last
hundred years.
At San Juan rain was reported to
be falling heavily, and this added to
the discomfort of those who were
afraid to seek shelter in the few build
,ings which remain standing.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-06-08
MAR|JUANA IS
BEING RAISED
VICIOUS PLANT FOUND GROW
ING IN RRAWLEY.
WILL CUT IT DOWN
CAUSES MUCH CRIME, SAY THE
COUNTY OFFICIALS.
Mexicans and Negroes Chew 1t, Then
Go on Disastrous
Rampage.

County officials have discovered sew
eral marijuana plantations in the So
Loratown section of Brawley, and have
taken steps to eradicate the weed
which, they do not doubt, causes much
Of the crime originating in that sec
sion of the county. The district aJ-
torney is searching for legal auth<r-
ity to arrest the marjuana farmers.
Deputy sheriffs who are familiar
with the vicious plant found in grow
ing in many back yards, and brought
a sample of it to the district attor-
ney's office, where it was viewed with
interest today.
The seeds of this plant are mixed
with the leaves, ground, and the con-
coction is chewed by those who desire
n stimulant with greater "kick" than
alcohol or opium. The results are
generally up to their expectations.
They go on rampage. which some
times ends with a shooting scrape,
with arson or horse stealing. The
Use of the weed is confined Almost
entirely to Mexicans and a few ne
groes.
The county officials have been hav-
ing lot of trouble with the inhabi-
tants of Brawley's Sonoratown, and
of late some of the |. w. WIS who in
fest the district have taken to chew
ing it. The use of the plant is for
bidden by state law, but whether the
yrowers of marijuana can be reached
IS a question.