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The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-03-05
AMERICAN LINERS
PREPARE TO ARM

New York March 5-The six pas
ssnger ships OF the American line
held IN this harbor by the German
blockade are ready to take on guns
as soon as congress authorizes the
government TO arm American mer
chant vessels
A naval constructor and two ord
nance officers from the navy yard
continued an inspection OF the Amer
ican line ships
These officers spent the greater
pLrt OF the day on board the st. Louis
which. II is understood will be the
first OF the American fleet to leave
II the arnling bill becomes law
|. is said that the liners could be
made ready for sea II necessary in
forty.eght hours, SO far as the in
stallation OF guns is concerned
II orders are received from Wash
ington carpenters viii Immediately
cut out the deck planks that cover
the platforms for mounting guns, al
ready in place.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-03-05
DEMOCRATS LOSE MEMBER
Congressman conry Of New York Dead
at Washington.

Washington, March 3 Representa-
tive Michael r Conry Of New York
city, Democratic member OF con
2ress for four terms ard elected for
a NTH died here after a long illness.
He was fortr-seven years old. His
death may have an important effect
upon the political complexion Of the
house in the SiNtyhfth congress
The Democrats and Republicans
elected 215 members each, and there
are FIVE independents upon whom de
pends which party shall organize the
next house
If an extra session is called the
Democrats probably viii go into the
organization fight only PA strong
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-03-05
SOME FOODSTUFFS CHEAPER
Chicagoans Continue Their War on
High Prices.

Chicago, March 5.-The war against
high priced foodstuffs continues and
prices OF staple articles are dropping
as a result
In some sections of the city eggs
sold as low as "a cents, while strictly
fresh eggs averaged 40 cents. Some
dealers say eggs may go as low as
80 cents within the next ten days
Potatoes continue to drop, with
tually at standstill Prices of po
tatoes here averaged a drop OF 20
cents peck in less than a week.
Onions, cabbage. butter and poul
try all showed slight losses.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-03-05
INTERCEPTE0AT THE BORDER
zimmerman Letter May Have Been
Seized at San Antonio.

New York, March 5.-That the Zim-
merman letter proposing that Japan
and Mexico make war with Germany
on the United States was intercepted
on its way to Mexico City by Amsri-
can secret service agents at San An.
tonic was hinted by a well known
Mexican who recently arrived here
from Mexico City
That's a question that's been both
ering lot OF us Mexicans," said he,
but the San Antonio story seems to
be petty we'll grounded supposition .
A hundred persons. many of them
Germans, applied for and received
passports to Mexico from the Mexican
consulate in New York during the last
week
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-03-05
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London March > Foreign secre-
tary Hinmerman.s instructions to the
German minister to Mexico. as pub
lished in Tie United States. are admit.
ted iii Berlin 10 nave been correctly
Quoted. a ordng to a dispatch TO Reu.
tet's from the German capital by way
OF Amsterdam
The dispatch quotes the following
telegram received IN Amsterdam from
Berlin ana which vas apparently sent
by tie WoIr bureau the semi-ofieial
German news agency.
The American press contains re
ports about instructions from the min
isiy Of foreign affairs to the German
minister in Mexico City, IN the event
thal Germany after the proclamation
Of unrestricted submarine Warfara
failed To keep Inited States neutral
THESE ports were based on the
following facts After the decision
had been taken to begin unrestricted
submarine warfare on Feb / we had
to reckon in view OF the previous at
titude OF the American government,
with the United States That this
calculation was right is proved by the
fact that the American government
severed diplomatic relations with Ger.
MANY soon after the proclamation or
a barred zone and asked other neil
trails to follow her example
Measure of Precaution.
Anticipating these possibilities. it
Was not only the right but also the
duty of our government to take pre-
cautions in time In the event OF 4
military conflict with us in order 10
balance, If possible. the adhesion 10
our foes Of new enemy
The German minister at Mexico,
therefore, was instructed in the mid
die of January that in the event Of
the United States declaring war he
should offer to the Mexican govern
ment an alliance and arrange further
details
How the American government re
ceived information of the instructions
sent by a secret way to Mexico is not
known. II appears, however, that the
treachery and 1t only must have
been treachery was committed on
German territory
The German press has been order
ed not to publish a word regarding the
/ American Mexico revelations until fur
ther notice. according to an Amster-
dam dispatch TO the Exchange Tele.
graph company
The dispatch says that only a few
circles are aware OF the intrigue and
that it is considered possible the re.
suit of the affair will be the resigna
| tion OF Foreign Secretary Zimmer
mann and the ending of Count Won
Bernstorffs career as diplomat.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-03-05
President Gives Pledge to
Avoid Extra Session.
LEADERS ARE 50 INFORMED
Clash With Germany Not to Be De
cided by Executive Without Sun
moning Lawn kers-Resents Al
tempt to Force Extra Session.

Washington, March 5.-PresidenI
Wilson has no intention OF taking a.
tion that would bring war with Ger
many unless congress is summoned D.
extra session
This was communicated to senate
leaders 1s representatives oI tue Dls.
ident who takes Tie position that if
no extraordinary crisis arises it will
not be necessary to call an extra ses-
sion before late in the spring. and
then only to pass any appropriation
bills which may fail at the present
session.
The president continued efforts to
persuade Republican senators to as
sist in the passage of needed appro-
priation bills These senators were
told by Representatives OF the presi-
dent that their argument that con
gress should remain in session be-
cause OF tie German situation was
not logical because he naturally would
take no action leading to a declaration
OF war without the cooperation Of con
gress
The president was represented as
feeling deeply the implication back
OF the effort To force an extra session.
He desires the important appropria-
tion bills passed at this session SO
that u an extra session is forced by
the German situation congress could
begin work Immediately on emergency
measures
1t became known that the president
viii eee! an opportunity IN the near
future 10 make his position clear His
representatives al the Capitol were
told that some Republican senators
were insisting on blocking The appro.
pration measures in order to force
an extra session
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-03-05
PRES|DEN'T1
IvAUdVRA7E'
TOOK THE OATH or OFFICE
At I2:l5 TODtN-t.KEAT
CROWD HEAR ADDRESS.

Washington. March ;, 3:35 p. m.
Special: President Wilson took
the oath of office in public at II 4 8
o'clock today and delivered his in
auguration address before a great
crowd which packed the plaza i'm
front of the capitol. In his address
the president declared new United
States must stand for peace but said
we may be drawn into the European
war by circumstances, not by our
own purpose or desire. He pleaded
for harmony in the crisis
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-03-05
JAPAN STANDING BY ALLIES
Has Received No Proposition From
Germany.

Toxic March Japan has receiy
ed no proposition from either Mexico
or Germany, directly or indirectly, tc
join in a possible war against the
United States, Viscount Motono, Japa
nese foreign minister, said.
Viscount Motono said he consider
ed such an idea ridiculous, 1t being
based on the outrageous presumption
that Japan would abandon her allies
If Mexico received the proposal
Viscount Motono added, that country
showed intelligence in not transmit
ting 1t to Japan.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-03-05
PRESIDENTS REQUEST
TURNED down
SENATOR KILLS BILL TO ARM
MERCHANT SHIPS. BY
FIIIBUSTER

Washington, March 5. 2.30 p m.
Special filibuster led by Sena-
tor LaFollette defied the will of the
majority of both houses of congress
and turned down the presidents re
quest for law authorizing him to
arm merchant ships TO meet the
German submarine menace.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-03-05

New York, March 5-Albert A. San.
der, Carl W. Wunnenberg and George
Vaux Bacon were indicted by fed.
eral grand jury here on q charge OF
violating the federal laws in setting
on foot q nilitary enterprise in this
country directed against a country
with which We are now ct peace"
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-03-05
Would lmpesob Governor.

Austin Tex Marcel Impeach-
ment Charge against Governor James
+. Ferguson We're filed iu the Texas
house of representatives by Repressn
t0tiYe II 2. DaVis
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-03-05
Senate and House Leaders
Now in Accord.
BILL CARRIES S555,OOO, 900
Building Program Includes Three Bat.
tIesnips, One Battle Cruiser, Three
Scout Cruisers, Fifteen Destroyers
Fifty eight Coast Submarines and
Ten Fleet Submarines

Ten Fleet Submarines.
Washington, Mrach 3. - Congress
cleared the " ay for final enactment OF
the S53S000,0O0 naval appropriation
bill after Strengthening out a contro
versy between the two houses which
for a time threatened to kill the meas.
ure and force an extra session
The trouble was over the refusal Of
the house TO accept an amendment by
the senate authorizing a bond issue
Of $l50000.0o 10 meet added expenses
provided for in the bin as it passed
the senate.
The house leaders, pointing out
that revenue legislation could originate
only in the house, promptly passed a
resolution to that effect and sent it
over to The senate
After hurried conferences between
Democratic and Republican leaders
and fearful that to reopen debate on
the bill would mean lis failure the
senate, without roll call repassed
the measure with the bond issue pro
vision eliminated
AT the last moment Senator Jones
succeeded In attaching an amendment
striking out the clause making it a
crime for shipbuilding and other in
dustrial concerns TO refuse To surren.
der their plants 10 the go4 eminent in
time Of war or other proclaimed emer.
gency
House Cheers Senate Action.
The senate's action was greeted
with cheers IN the house whore it was
conceded that any difficulty over the
Jones amendment quickly could be
smothered out
Meantime il was agreed that both
houses should put thr ii a joint
resolution. originating the house,
authorizing the yl5o.oe0,ooo bond is.
sue.
The house formally disagreed to all
senate amendments and sent the
measure to conference Tie action
was regarded however, as largely per
functory
OF this money $ll5.000,0o0 is to be
used in rushing to completion yes
sels now under construction and $35..
100000 is for nifty additional subma.
rines. provided for By senate amend.
meuts
The great construction program pro.
yides for the building OF three battle.
ships. one battle cruiser three scout
cruisers, fifteen destroyers, one de
stroyer tender one submarine tender,
fifty.eight coast submarines, ten feet
submarines and three coast guard cut.
teTs
A bond issue is authorized 10 supply
the emergency fund of s1l50o0.0 900 to
expedite naval construction and pro-
vides for S35000.0o0 for additional
submarines
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-03-05
GUARDS POSTED AT IOWA
MUNITIONS PLANTS.

Des Moines, March 5.-The
police department announced
that in view Of the tense inter
national situation guards had
been posted at manufacturing
plants here engaged i'm the
manufacture of articles used TO
make munitions of war
1t was announced that
number Of former soldiers had
been enlisted by the public
safety department and that
guards would be furnished
wherever they may be required
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-03-05
POOR FARM INNATE KILLS
MATRON AND ENDS LIFE.

Hot Springs. S. d.. March 5.
Harvey Silkworth, inmate of
the Fall River county poor
farm, shot and killed Mrs.
Mary l.. Judson, matron of the
home, and killed himself, ac-
cording TO a verdict given by a
coroner's jury after inyestiga
tion of the two deaths
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-04-08
Breaks Long Distance
Record for MOTORCYCLE

The worlds record for continuous
riding on a motorcycle was broken
by Allen T. Bedell, Redlands, Cal,
riding a Harley-Davidson twin-cylin-
der stock machine, fully equipped.
Bedell circled the Los Angeles Ascot
speedway for total of 1882 miles
in twenty-four hours, breaking the
previous international mark set up
by Cannon Ball" Baker in Australia.
Bedell also broke the 1,00O-mile rec
ord when he reeled off that distance
in 20:42:30, or twenty-one minutes
better than the previous time. At
the conclusion of his long grind. Be-
dell felt fine and said that he could
continue for another twenty-four
hours On the same machine and bet
ter his time.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-04-08
MILITARY DRILL FOR
AUTO TIRE WORKERS
Goodyear Company Adds New
Feature to School Run in
Connection With Factory.
TRAINING FOR THE MEN

Military training has been added to
the educational classes of the Good
year Tire & Rubber Co.'S factory
school at Akron, O., according to
an announcement issued to employees
by P. w. Litchfeld, vice president
and factory manager. Instructions is
to be given under the supervision
Of ex-army officers Of long military
experience. j..
The Goodyear factory IS in opera
ton twenty-four hours Of the day, di-
vided into three eight-hour shifts. The
classes in military training have been
arranged that each shift of workers
may have two hours Of drill each
week.
The company's policy is outlined in
the following statement by Mr.. Litch-
field:
"The introduction Of the eight-hour
day into industry sets free additional
time for a man to use as he may de-
sire. He may waste it and spend on
extra amusement the money he has
earned, or he may use it for his men-
tai and physical development, making
him more efficient and useful citizen,
Military Drill Added.
an extending our educate nal and
training courses for those of the lat
ter class, we have recently added mill
tary drill. We are among those who
believe that only by having demo-
cratic citizenry. equipped and trained
in the use OF arms, can we insure
the safety and honor Of our republic
from foreign aggression and the peace
of the future, such as has been our
heritage in the past.
Conditions OF the past, which hap
PLY made military preparedness
unnecessary for US now have changed.
Depending upon mere unframed num-
bers to defend our homes against the
present forces of other nations, would
be as foolish as starting to complete
in the manufacture of tires without
buildings, machinery and tools or pre-
vious training"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-04-08
AUTO BUYERS NOW
GET COMPLETE CAR
Standard Equipment Includes
Many Features That Were
Formerly Extras"
PATHFINDER AN EXAMPLE

1t is surprising to those who recall
the motor car of some Ten or twelve
years ago, to note the radical changes
that have taken place in what consti-
tutes standard equipment" The pur-
chaser of car, but few years ago,
found that he had bought the chassis
and body only. Before he could op-
crate his car with any degree of COM
fort or safety it was necessary for
him to purchase even such essentials
as lamps, horn, top, etc.
However, in these days manufac-
turers are vieing with each other in
the marketing of cars that are COM
plete as to every possible detail Of
equipment, so that, instead OF spend
ing several hundred dollars for items
that were once termed extra equip
ment," the purchaser now finds him
self in possession of every practical
accessory to the requirements of law,
convenience, comfort, safety and ap-
pearance.
The Pathfinder touring roadster,
from the Indianapolis plant of the
Pathfinder company, is notable ex-
ample of what, in these latter days, is
considered the completely equipped
automobile OF course there are a
full complement of electric lamps for
front, rear and tonneau, starting and
lighting batteries, speedometer, clock,
gasoline gauge, electric horn, wind
shield and tool equipment. Then,
each Pathfinder is equipped with
Hartford shock absorbers, thermo-
stat to control water temperature,
motometer to show that proper mo-
tor temperature is maintained, Delco
starting system, Silvertown cord tires
and tire pump.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-04-08

Place yourself at the wheel Of
a Marmon "a. You will see at
once that to shift your gears you
don't have to shift your position.
You will find ignition and light
ing convenient neighbors and
the emergency brake ready for
instant use. ...-...
This hand brake enables you
to control your car, comfortably
and expeditiously, without lifting
your foot from the accelerator. It's
an ever-ready, everyday brake,
emergency or no emergency.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-04-08
Dundee Presbyterians .
Plan to Build New Church

The annual meeting and dinner OF
the Dundee Presbyterian church
was held Wednesday evening. Almost
800 members and supporters were
present. The pastor, Rev. Harry B.
Foster, and Maurice T. Smith, chair
man Of the board Of trustees, pre-
sided. A church membership of 362
was reported, with 462 in the Sunday
school. This is the only Protestant
church in Dundee. 49,
The board of trustees was enlarged
to twelve. M. T. Smith and N. J..
Baker were elected to succeed them
selves. The new members are ]. M.
Dow, Austin E. Dodds, R. M. Cross
man, Ernest H.. Hoel and Roger P.
Holman.
Almost 81 200 was pledged by those
present to clear away little debt OF
81 900,
A committee was elected to con-
slider the project of building new
church,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-04-08
CHANDLER lads"
BUILD Big SALES
Putting Facts in Newspaper
Copy Opens Great Business
Artery, Agent Finds.
CAR MAKES DAILY RECORDS

One of the most interesting ad-
certising campaigns of many season
is that now being followed out by the
Chandler Motor Car company OF
Cleveland, manufacturers of the
Chandler Six. Mr.. r. r. McNemar,
ocal Chandler distributor, says that
lie never had any doubt of the value
Of newspaper advertising, but that his
conviction as to the value OF such
advertising is greater now than ever
before.
Chandler advertising this spring"
said Mr.. McNemar, "has been what
the factory calls fact campaign. Not
that Chandler advertising has not al
ways been based on facts, but that
the advertising this year has empha-
sized and reiterated certain simple
fundamental facts about the Chand-
Ter car which very largely are exclu-
sive Chandler facts.
Valuable Features.
THE Chandler offers numerous fea-
lures found on such cars as the Pack
ard, Pierce-Arrow, Winton, White,
Stutz, Mercer and Cadillac. Among
them are a cast aluminium crank case,
which extends from frame to- frame
at both the front and rear of the mo-
tor, giving perfect rightly to the en-
CINE mounting and saving it from
the rack and stress of the road; a
silent chain drive; Bosch high-tension
magnetic; light-running, annular ball
bearings in transmission; differential
and rear wheels; full floating rear
axle with silent spiral bevel differen-
tial; two-unit starting and lighting
systems and many other features of
proven excellence.
Chambers Faet-Motor.
Through four years of conscien-
tious effort, backed up by a previous
experience of many years in the build
ing of high-priced skies, the exclusive
Chandler motor has been developed
and refined to point approximating
perfection. 1t is fact-motor, not a
claim motor"
The Chandler company in its ad-
vertising minces no words when it
says that not to its knowledge has
professional motor car driver ever
made a record with Chandler Six,
but that all the thousands of owners
of Chandler Skies every day are max
ing the kind of records that count
records of satisfactory service.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-04-08

The Marmon "a is as easy to
manage as kodak is to snap. 1t
starts without a jump and it stops
without jar. 1t responds to the
wheels slightest hint, and, regard
less of speed, holds snug to the
road.
This spells economy in main
tenance and efficiency in opera
ton. And it gives to the hand at
the wheel that assured sense Of
perfect control which makes driv-
ing not a strain but a relaxation;
not a task but a pleasure.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-04-08
Auto Thief Sent to Prison.

Fremont, Neb., April 7.-(Special)
-Ofen Howard, who was brought to
Fremont by Sheriff Condit on a
charge of stealing an automobile be-
longing to Arthur Larsen of Fremont,
pleaded guilty and was sentenced to
from one to three years in the peni-
Tertiary by Judge F. w. Button in
district court. Howard took the car
while Larsen was visiting at the home
of his sister in Fremont three weeks
ago. He sold it to a farmer near
Neigh,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-04-08
Expert Torpedo Man Here
Prepares to Ship Soon

Momentarily expecting orders to
join a gun crew on battleship for
active war service, J. c. F. Yarnell,
first class gunner's mate on recruit
ing duty here, has packed his "war
bag" Of service clothes, hammock and
other equipment, and is ready to
leave at the first word. He. is an ex-
pert naval gunner and torpedo man.
Such navy men are expected to be
the first called from land duty to
join the fighting ships.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-04-08
De Jong Receives Eight
Autos bv EXPRESS Route

J. H. De Jong of the Apperson
Motor company advises that he has
just received eight automobiles by
express. Owing to the inability OF
securing freight cars it was neces-
sary to have them come through by
express. ..."
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-04-08

This recall movement appears to be
losing momentum Inquiry made as
to its progress brought the informa-
ton that the committee had not yet
succeeded in getting candidate to
agree to run as required ty the recall
law.
Some of those who are on the inside
predict that this proposed recall will
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-04-08
EASE at the Wheel

In the journey of life there many short turns and unless
you have sefcontrol you're likely get into trouble.
And as in life so it automobile You must have
your controls simple, and close at hand.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-04-08

"die a-borning," as somebody ex-
pressed it years ago.
1t is being rumored that Sherman
Clayton, county jailer, will submit his
name as candidate against Mr.. ku-
gel, but when asked for statement
on the subject, Mr.. Clayton said he
had not been asked TO be the recall
candidate
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-04-08

Knowing that health is most essential to
serve Uncle Sam. the Boy Scouts are using
Ncycles as means to get the most bene-
fit Of the fresh outdoor air, and to further
promote the interest in bicycles as health
full pastime. Victor H. Roos, the local Har-
ley-Davidson cycle man, is giving a brand
new bicycle to the boy or girl submitting
the best story why they should ride one.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-04-08
Move Against KugeI Seems
Unable to Gain HeadWay

WANTED: An eligible elector to
run in opposition to City Commits
s:onal Kugel on a proposed recall
which a coterie of persons living in
the Saratoga school district would
like to start
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-04-08
Field Ambulance Camp
At Fort Bliss Burned

Fort Bliss, Tex, April Fire de-
stroyed the camp of Field Ambulance
Company A of the United States
army early today near the fort. An
investigation is being made. The
ambu1ances and mules were saved,
but the men lost all of their equip
fnent