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The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-07-05
STATE NEWS.

Baltic-An interesting event in the
John Griswold grove, near here. was
a picnic and celebration of an un-
usual character. IL was held for the
purpose of concentrating the 50th
anniversary of the coming to Amer
lea OF large numbers OF Norweglans,
many of whom located in this vi
entity.
Britton-William Buch, a farmer
living in the Burch district, some
miles from here, sustained a loss es-
timated at $4,000 when lightning
struck and set fire to his large barn
and a silo standing nearby. Both
were burned to the ground. He had
insurance of only $1,000.
Lead-The Homestake Mining
company is the first of the great cor
porations of South Dakota to pro-
vide pensions for veteran and other
employees of the company who have
become incapacitated because of old
q or physical disability and no
longer are fitted for the proper dis
charge of their duties. The new
pension plan of the company went in
to effect July /.
Huron-Evelyn Longland, 2-year-
old daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs. II
Longland, of washington Springs
died at a local hospital after physi-
clans had made fruitless efforts &c
dislodge a peanut which stuck in the
child's throat.
Pierre-The state automobile de
patment reports that they started
July with a registration of $4,000 au.
tomobiles in the state. This is Is,
600 more than the total registration
of AZ, 600 for last year, and the 60,
600 estimate for the state which wa'
made earlier in the season is likely
to be passed by the first of August
and the list run above the estimate
by several thousand before the clos,
of the year.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-07-05
BAND PLAYS HOW DRY I AM"
As DAKOTA SALOONS CLOSE

Ceddes, July 5.-Orderliness and
quiet marked the closing of the sa-
looms In this city Saturday. AL
though the new prohibition law did
not go into effect until 9 p. m, both
saloons closed shortly after noon.
Traffic in and out of the city was
heavy for the past week and fully
1000 people were here Saturday dur
ing the day and evening. Not a sin
gle ease of drunkenness or street
brawling was reported and no ar
rests were necessary. The Geddes
cornet band gave their usual Satur-
day night concert on the veranda OF
the New Fyle hotel and at . o'clock
played the appropriate selection,
How Dry / Am"
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-07-05
ROBERTS COUNTY FARMER
Is KILLED BY LIGHTNING

Sisseton, July 5.-Earl Bennett, a
well known Roberts county farmer,
was instantly killed when he was
struck by a bolt of lightning. He
had been blowing corn and when a
storm came up he unhitched the
team and was driving them to the
barn when the bolt of lightning de
scended. striking him. His wife was
among those who were watching the
storm and saw the bolt strike and
kill him. In addition to the widow
he is survived by three children and
a brother.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-07-05
YOUNG DAKOTA FARMER
FATALLY SHOOTS SELF

Arlington, July 5.-Carl Krahm,
aged 81, a young farmer of Kings
bury county, committed suicide by
firing two bullets from a revolver in
to his head. He was unmarried and
resided with his mother. Why he
ended his life is a mystery. He had
been in town in the morning to mar
ket a quantity of cream. On his re-
turn home he started for the barn,
ostensibly to hitch up the horses for
work in the field, but instead of do
ing this he went to a grove neal the
house and ended his life.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-07-05
INDIAN rs WOUNDED In
SCRIMMAGE OVER BOOZE

Lake Andes, July 5.-As the result
Of a quarrel over a bottle of whisky,
Guy Arrow, a Sioux Indian living on
the Yankton reservation, was shot
and wounded by Andrew LaPlant,
another member of the tribe. Ar
rows escape from death was a mar
row one, as the bullet entered his
mouth, passed through the jaw over
the tongue and came out at the neck
on the other side. There was only
one drink of whisky left in the bottle
and this was claimed by LaPlant.
He shot Arrow because the latter
gulped down the remaining liquor,
charging that Arrow had robbed him
Of the drink.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-07-05
new LAWS effective
LAWS PASSED BY LAST STATE
ASSEMBLY ARE NOW IN
OPERATION.

Pierre, July 5.-All new laws en-
acted by the legislature of 1917 went
into effect July / in South Dakota
unless they were passed with an
emergency and thus became effective
at once when passed. Thus a num-
Der OF changes are taking place, not
only in legal affairs throughout the
state, but in departments of state at
the capitol. The rural credits board,
with G.. M. Henry, OF Redfield, as
chairman, which, though in actual
force and effect for some weeks, be
gins its active labors now and affords
the citizens of the state the chance 10
borrow none on lands-and this
opens up the biggest phase of de-
velopment for South Dakota yet at
tempted. IT means credit TO the man
OF small means, and gives him the
chance to stock his farm, and in ev-
cry way increase South Dakota's
wealth through agricultural pursuit.
The other members of the commits
sion are A. w. Ewert, of Pierre; AL
fred Zoske and j. f.. Ziebach.
The code commission has begun
work on revision Of all the laws OF
the state up to date. Dick Haney
Of Mitchell, formerly judge OF the
supreme court, who has been appoint.
ed head of this commission, Is or
hand, with office assistants, and the
other members of the commission
John H~anten, or Watertown, ant
George Williamson, OF Aberdeen
will come at once 1t will probably
take a year or over to make thii
code.
The market commissioner opened
office the first of July, with Dor
Livingston, OF WATERFOWL, as com
missioner, and o. Simonson, OF Yer
million, deputy, the latter being il
the office now.
South Dakota now has a work
mems compensation law, and tina
department is now open. The immi
grafton commissioner is industrial
commissioner, and has s. A. Travi
as deputy to have this actual work L
charge.
The nurses registration board ha
also begun work. Mrs. EliZabet
Dryborough. OF Rapid City; Clar
Ingsbaldson, OF Flandreau. and JIG
hanna Hegdahl, OF Redfield, are tn
members, together with one membe
I of the board of health, and h~ereafte
! all graduated nurses will be properl
! registered and given credit for sue
/. standing.
Although the state sheriff's offic
was created to go into effect at once
beginning with July 1, the liquor la
, will be thoroughly enforced, and h
also has power TO enforce other law
And with this officer the sheriffs {
all the counties of the state becom
the state constabulary for the pre-
, ervation OF peace in the state, an
the enforcement of all laws.
The official edition of the laws {
South Dakota are now received fro
the printer and can be secured fro.
any county auditor in the state fl
81 by any citizen interested in know
ing what is new in the way OF Sout
Dakota law.
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Record of Customers.

A record of customers accounts
with light and water in ledger form
was recommended. The same to be
posted up each month by the city
auditor.
Warrant Register.
A record of warrants issued should
be kept, warrants to be entered in
numerical order under funds by col
umns. A form for this record was
outlined. A record has been kept of
warrants issued by funds.
Claim Record.
A record of claims filed and al
lowed in a very convenient record to
be kept by the auditor, in case he
should want to look up any claim
that had been allowed.
Laws and Ordinances.
Governing the city of Madison
should be compiled and printed in
book form so that they can be refer
red to readily.
Commission Form Of Government.
The city of Madison came under
the commission form of government
May l, 1912, at which time they
adopted the three commissioners
plan.
Salary OF the Treasurer.
The treasurer only receives 500
per year for his services. This does
not seem sufficient in view OF the
amount of business transacted and
the records that are required to be
kept in order to make a proper check
of the city's business.
The officials were all kind and
courteous in assisting with the exam
ination.
Respectfully submitted,
e. l. Lampy,
Assistant Accountant.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-07-05
INQUIRY INTO HIGH, PRICES
Minnesota Public Safety Commission
Orders Probe.

st. Paul, July 5.-A resolution pro
yiding for the appointment of a com
mittee to make a sweeping investiga-
ton throughout Minnesota into the
high cost of living. the alleged prac-
tice of spectators in storing immense
quantities of commodities to await
higher prices and the railroad car sit
uation with regard to the coal supply
was adopted by the Minnesota public
safety commission.
The committee will be composed oil
Colonel G.. II. Marsh, chairman, a
member of the safety commission, and
two outsiders to be named by Govern
or Burnquist
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-07-05
numerical order.


In the past these rentals have been
collected by the city auditor and SUI
p~erintendent of the plant. The rea
son given for this manner of collec-
ton was on account of the adjust
ments that had to be made. Rate
charged was SO much for a GOV or
horse, lawn, lavatory, etc. Meters
are now being installed and there car
be no excuse for the collections be-
ing made as they have been in the
past and all moneys due the city
should be paid to the city treasurer
on meter readings.
Cash Items.
Exchange on drafts, freight and
express bills should be paid by the
city treasurer, freight and express re-
ceipts to be attached to a voucher by
the treasurer and presented to the
auditor to be allowed by the com
m%issioners at the close of the month
and a warrant drawn to the treasurer
for the several items, instead of
drawing a warrant for each item OF
express and freight as has been the
custom OF the past.
City Auditor, VIM. Rae, Auditor.
All orders for supplies should be
given by the city auditor and a car
bon copy kept of same, or entry
made in a regular order record.
Vouchers.
All claims should be filed or
voucher blanks furnished by the city
except the vouchers filed by publish.
ing houses for supplies. They fur
nish their own form which is regular
Commissioners Proceedings.
Should be signed by the mayor
This has not always been done in thu
past.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-07-05
FARMERS ORGANIZATIONS ASK
TO CALL FARM LABOR LATER

Washington, ID. c., July 5.-In a
Joint memorial to President Wilson
the farmers organizations of the
country have urged that 81 far as
practicable the farmer be exempted
from the selective draft for military
duty until after the harvest. AS the
man drafted for the army will not be
called to the colors until September
/ or later, officials say interference
with farm labor during harvest time
can be avoided without difficulty.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-07-05

loldl " : . . = > > . . *ors -
Bond Interest Sinking Funds.
Money collected by the city treas
urer derived from taxes which have
been levied for the payment of in
terest or bonds should not be used
for any other purpose, and a suffi-
cient amount should be levied each
year to pay the interest and the
bonds when they become due. Flee
trio light bonds in the sun OF $1f,-
10000 become due July. 1919, and
100000 of eve bonds become
due July, 1881. 1t now appears that
there is more money set over in the
savings account in the bank than
there is in the sinking funds. This
condition should be corrected by
transferring enough from the other
funds to make up the amount that
now appears to be invested in the
form of a savings account in the bank
to the amount of sS,05S.39 and plus
the $214.45. Ii will require a tax
levy for two more years 10 taFe up
the 100000 bond issue. The
taxes when collected at the present
levy together with the interest will
take care of the $14,000.00 bonds
when they become due.
Electric Light and Water Fund.
1t has been customary to transfer
from this fund to other funds
amounts sufficient to take up any
extraordinary expense that had been
incurred. A tax levy has been made
each year for the support Of this
fund. 1t hardly seems necessary.
however, to levy a tax for the sup
port of the light or water plants as
they are more than self supporting.
| would recommend that NJ tax levy
be made for these funds for the sup
port of the light and water plants,
and the money earned by these plants
over and above the upkeep and run
ming expenses be left in the funds to
be. invested On the plant in the way
of a new and more substantial build
ing for the plant, in which is now
housed some very expensive ma
chinery.
Receipts.
Receipts should be written for each
item collected by the treasurer. Al
the close of the month said receipts
should be entered in a cash book In
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-07-05

Amsterdam, July 5-Serlous potato
riots took place here when mobs at.
tackled two markets and were dis
persed by police. Early In the even.
ing the police closed all the streets
and bridges leading to the chief vege-
table market, but Notwithstanding pre-
cautions enormous crowds collected.
including many women carrying chill
dren.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-07-05

The readers or this paper Will be
pleased to learn hat there is At least
dreaded disease thai science has
been able to cure In all it's stages. and
that Is Catarrh. Halls Catarrh Cure In
the only positive cure now known to
the medical fraternity. Catarrh being
4 constitution disease, requires a con-
stitutional treatment. Halls CatLrrh
Cure Is taken internally. acting directly
upon the blood and mucous surfaces OF
he system. thereby destroying the
foundation OF the disease, and giving
the patient strength by building up the
constitution and assisting nature In do
ing Its work. The proprietors have 10
they offer One Hundred Dollars for any
case that II fails to cure. Send for list
Of testimonials. Address: f. j. Cheney
4 Co, Toledo. O. Sold by all drugg1stA
r5c. Take Hail. Family Pills for rom
,t~ipation--Acv
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-07-05
HERO OF REPUBLIC Dis
ASTER STILL A HERO

New York, July John Robin
son Jack Bins), wireless hero of the
White Star line Republic disaster of
January 20, 1909, when he saved
hundreds OF lives through his calls
for aid. today joined the British royal
flying corps at the recruiting station
here and left Immediately for a Ca
madam training station.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-07-05
Hello Girls on Strike.

Missoula, Mont, July Eighteen
telephone operators at the local Office
OF the Mountain States Telephone
company, demanding increased pay,
left their boards and the city Ia with
out O hello girl"
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-07-05

A. M. Hunsucker. Bogue Chitto. Miss.
writes: II suffered from rheumatism.
kidney and bladder trouble. also dizzi-
ness: would almost fall down at times.
Foley Kidney Pills gave me entire re-
lief" Disordered kidneys give warning
by pains in side and back, sore muscles.
swollen Joints. tired and languid feel
ing. Sold everywhere.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-07-05
CUT rHrs QUILT n wo1rx xonzY

DON'T MISS THIS. Cut out this
slip, enclose with &c to Foley & Co,
1856 Sheffield avenue, Chicago. Ill,
writing your name Inc address clearly.
You will receive In return a trial pack
e containing Foley's Honey and Tar
Compound for coughs, colds and Croup
Foley Kidney Pills and Foley Cathartic
Tablets. Sold everywhere.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-07-05
AUSTRiANS DEMORALIZED
BV RUSS OFFENSIVE.

Petrograd, July Austrian
troops have been utterly de-
moralized by the ferocity of
the Russian offensive.
The free nations fighting
men seem suddenly to be en-
lowed with super-Gghting quail
tiles that lead them to incred-
liable strength in pressing the
enemy steadily backward.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-07-05

Pierre, S. D., June IA, 1917.
Hon. Peter Norbeck, Governor,
Pierre, s. ID.
Sir: Pursuant to a call for an ex-
animation of the records of the city
OK Madison, South Dakota, by his
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-07-05

honor the mayor, my assistant Mr..
f. |. Lampy, has made such examina-
ton and reports the result of his in
v~estigations herewith.
Respectfully submitted,
j. +. Truran,
Executive Accountant.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-07-05
CITY Commission
PROCEEDINGS OF JULY SESSION
REPORT OF STATE
ACCOUNTANT.

Regular meeting of the city com
missioners was held in the city hall
Monday evening. July 2. 1917. May
or Robertson and Commissioner L. A.
Johnson being present.
Minutes of previous meeting ware
read and approved.
Report of city treasurer for month
of June was read and on motion, was
accepted, report being as follows:
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ACT NO. 192.

X,..avad Ai1rCR y, lJI [. .
 tct to regulate the payment or
 .,r " and city warrants.
 .9,soyides that after the passage or
 ,it all outstanding county or city
 nts shall be received by the Coun- raIisctor on payment of taxes Tor
 M M oIso provides that warrants 1s-
 ',bareafter a'T shall be numbered con-
 s,,rolv and shall be paid in current
 ~ of the United States and in the ~ of tbeir number and the date of \ issue Also provides for warrants {. ore not presented for payment ksir me wear. Act authorizes county,
 and Incorporated towns to fund \, ontstanding warrants not oftener fr once per annum.
 .ss does not apply to the following E,tIss. Baxter, Boone. Bradley. Cal cn rlay. Clebourne, Columbia, Craig Ei Crittenden, Cross, Crawford, Dal- nssha Drew, Faulkner, Fulton, Gar k Greene. Grant, Hampstead, Hot Srg Howard, Independence, Izard,
 srsOn, Johnson. Lafayette. Lincoln, E,r Sharp. St Francis. Stone, Lo- I, Madison. Marion, Miller, Missis- |n Monroe Nevada, Ouachita. Pike, Iry Phillips, Pope, Prairie, Pulaski. Ers Scott Sebastian. Searcy. Wash |dOn Woodruff, Montgomery, Arkan- \ Polk, Lee, Cleveland, Lawrence, lndolph and Union.
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ACT NO, 434.

Approved March 28. 1917
 An Act authorizing appropriation to provide for the care and comfort of Federal and Confederate veteran sol- diers, to enable them to unite in a national memorial reunion to be held at Vicksburg Military Park on octo- Der Is to 19, 1917.
 All veterans desiring 10 attend shah apply to Jonathan Kellogg, Little Rock, Arkansas, who, upon investiga- ton, shall issue an order for transpor- tation for round trip from place of res- idence to their nearest railway station, and for an additional sum of S2 to be delivered to each of said applicants by the said commander.
 Act appropriates s5,000 for the pur- poses of this Act. Act also sets aside $500 Of said amount to purchase blanks
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ACT NO, 234,
Approved March 12. 1917

Approved March 12, 1917.
 An Act to abolish the boards of ualization and to provide for the as sessment and valuation of taxable property in the state. and for other purposes.
 Act provides that the county court shall appoint two reputable citizens who shall be justices of the peace when practica ble. in each township or the county, who. together with the county tax assessor, shall constitute the township board of assessment ana valuation for said township. Said board shall assess the property In each township, both real and personal at us fair market value. Act provides that the county assessor shall meet the sala board in it's respective townships, ana shall, with said board, assess the prop erty in the townships, respectlVely. Non-residents are required to furnish the assessor with a list of their prop erty in each township, upon blanks 10 be supplied by the assessor, hXlng a penalty for failure to do so. Act glves said board full power to raise or lower the value of any property 1t may thlnk proper, but persons aggrieved may nave inc right of appeal
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ACT NO. 20=.

Approved March 21, 1917.
 An Act to create a commission to be known as the Arkansas Charities and Correct tion Commission.
 Act provides that the Governor shall appoint commission of seven members, two of whom shall be women. The commission shall examine the whole charitable and correction system of the state, inspect and examine into the management of all state, county muni- cipal and private institutions for the care of the dependent, defectives and delinquents, and make such recommen- dations for the improvement of said correctional system as in their judg- ment deemed best, and also to make biennial report to the Governor ana General Assembly.
 Said commission may appoint five persons in each county. two of whom shall be women who shall constitute county boards of public welfare for said county. Act fixes penalty for per sons refusing to comply with this Act.
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ACT NO. 261,

Approved March IT. 1917.
 An Act to amend Section i of Act 159 and Section 1 of Act 220 of the Acts of 1913, and Section II of Act 152 of the Acts of 1915.
 Act provides that every fire, tornado or marine insurance company shall file with the Auditor a sworn statement setting forth the gross amount of pre- miums received from policies. and pro- vides that a tax of per centum on the gross receipts shall be paid into the state treasury on or before the 1st day of March in each year. Such tax shall be in lieu of all other state taxes. Persons paying premiums to companies not authorized to do business in this state shall pay tax of per centum on the gross premiums paid.
 Ac provides that each life. accident, life and accident, shealth and accident, and every bond and surety company shall file similar statement as to gross premiums and pay a tax of per crntum thereon into the state treas ury.
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ACT NO. 294.

Approved March 2i, 1917
 An Act to provide for compulsory school attendance between certain ages, fixing penalty, requiring boards and giving them authority to furnish free text books under certain condi- tions.
 : Act provides that from and after September 1, 1917, every parent, guar dia nor person residing in this state having in custody or charge any child or children between the ages of ' and ID years, both iclusive, shall send said child to a public. private or parochial school. under penalty for failure to comply with this Act. Act exempts children mentally and physically in- capacitated, also children who have completed common school course, chil- dren whose services are needed to sup port widowed mother. The Act fixes the duties of the school boards, super intendents and teachers in carrying out the provisions of this Act, and pro- Vides penalty for noncompliance.
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ACT NO. 376.

Approved March 24. 1917.
 An Act to amend Section 5454 of Kir- by's Digest.
 Act amends said Section 5454 so as to strike out the provision to regulate hotels and all houses of public enter tainment and regulate or prohibit ale or porter shops and public places of habitual resort for tippling and intem- perance and to declare what are such. Act provides, further. that municipal ities shall have power to define, li- cense and regulate or tax transient and itinerant dealers in horses and mules, but no one who conducts the same bushes sin said municipality for a pe- riod of six consecutive months shall be considered as transient.