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The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-01-02
IMMENSE SHIPMENT
OF GOLD RECEIVED

New York, Dec 30.-The largest
single days importation of gold into
this country was recorded with the
deposit of s33,OO0,OOO by j. p. Nor
gan & Co. in the New York and Phla.
delphia assay Offices.
OF that amount s25,O0O,OO0 was in
the form of American eagles, being
the identical gold shipped to Paris
by this government in April, 1904
during the Roosevelt administration
as part payment of $4,000, 900 made
TO the old French Panama Canal com
pany for its equities in the canal.
1t was brought back to this coun
try in the same boxes in which it was
sent abroad and in which it has been
kept for nearly thirteen years. The
cold represented the first importation
in the form of American gold eagles
since the present movement began
The bulk of previous receipts was in
bar gold and ether forms.
These eopsignments bring the total
gold imports for the year up to S67S,-
000 600, exceeding by several hundred
millions the inflow for any previous
wear
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-01-02
MILLIONS IN CASH MOVED.
Fifth Avenue Hardly Notices the
Transfer of Wealth.

New York. Many millions in cash
securities were transferred across Fifth
avenue when the Fifth avenue office of
the Guaranty Trust company of New
York was moved from the southwest to
the southeast corner of that thorough
fare and Forty-third street The de-
posits alone Of this Office total nearly
$40,000,O00. How much was In the
$500 safe deposit boxes is beyond con-
lecture. The work of removal was
guarded by special officers belonging to
the bank and by squads of city police
men and detectives.
The, task began at the close of busi-
ness with the cutting away Of the steel
bars on the Forty-third street side of
the trust companys old quarters and
continued several hours. Traffic on
Fifth avenue was not interrupted, and
the transfer OF all this wealth was
practically unnoticed by the passersby.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-01-02
ARGENTINE SYSTEM
MAY PREVAIL HERE

Washington, Dec % = Argentina's q
military system is serving as a model
for the universal service bin being
drafted by a committee of the army
general staff. Officers familiar with
staff opinion said that while details
have not been completed the measure
will follow closely the Argentine
scheme and was designed to keep
half million men under training, with
2,500,000 trained reservists subject to
call
III probably will be at least three
weeks before the bill and accompany
ing estimates Of costs are ready for
submission to the secretary of war,
who has not announced whether he
will approve or disapproye.
The main feature of the staff bill
Will be its provisions for one year OF
intensive military instruction for all
youths subject to its terms
IL is expected exemptions due to
physical disqualifications and for 9th
er reasons. including possibly the con-
scription of certain men for work in
industrial plants necessary in war
times, would leave available for army
training between 100000 and 500 900
of the 5000 boys who reach the
age of eighteen each year
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-01-02
A C0NvICT'S' WORD
Lewis Returns to Sing Sing Ahead
Of Time.
WENT TO WIFE'S FUNERAL

Physician Declares That Prisoner
Would Have Come Back Even il No
Guard Had Been Sent Along With
Him-Convicts Decide TO Give New
Warden a Chance
Ossining, n. Y.-As a graphic illus
tration of the determination of the
prisoners in Sing Sing to give a square
deal to William H. Meyer. the new
warden, Abe Lewis, a convict who had
been granted permission by Governor
Whitman to attend, with a guard. the
funeral Of his wife in Brooklyn. re
turned to the prison twelve hours ahead
Of time
When Lewis learned that Mr.. Meyer
was to begin his work as warden he
decided to come back Immediately to
demonstrate to the new warden that
the prisoners could be safely trusted
with privileges. Lewis is regarded as
one of the most reliable prisoners lie
has spent seven years in Sing Sing.
With only twenty months more to
serve the convict learned that his wife.
who had stuck by him through every
thing, had died suddenly Their three
young children were left without any
one to care for them. The news nearly
prostrated the prisoner. He implored
Calvin Derrick. the acting warden, to
let him go TO Brooklyn to see the face
of his wife once more and to arrange
for the care OF his children.
Permission from Governor Whitman
was obtained by telegraph, and Lewis
and "A guard started for New York. In
Brooklyn Lewis learned that Mr. Moy
er surely was to assume the warden
ship. After making hasty arrange
ments Lewis hurried back to the pris
on. The convict turned up there unex
pectedly, although the governor had
granted him permission TO stay over
night
He would have come back just the
same even if no guard had been sent
along with him." commented DR. Bar
ry. the prison physician.
The convicts are frankly relieved
now that the permanent warden has
taken cnafge ~ the prison. Lie for
them within the last year has just been
one warden after another With every
succession to office came changes I'm
discipline, modification of privileges
and doubt and mistrust on the part of
the prisoners.
I'm glad he's come at last said
one of the leaders of the prisoners
We've been ON tenterhooks every time
new man came i'm, and we've been on
the anxious seat every time a man
went out Now we can settle down to
a regular life.
We're going to give the new warden
chance TO show how he stands. He's
promised 10 meet us halfway. and we'll
do our share. Nobody is going to start
anything inside until be has a chance
to make good his word"
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-01-02
NINE ARE FOUND GUILTY
Omaha jury Returns Verdict in Wild
Horse Case

Omaha, Dec. 30.-The jury in the
case of eleven defendants charged
with use of the mails to defraud in
sales of phantom wild horses in Co.
chino county. Ariz., returned a yer
diet of guilty against nine defendants
and found one not guilty. One de
fendant was dismissed by the Judge.
The following were found guilty:
Albert Hastings, Silver Creek, Neb. !;
c. w West. Lincoln, Neb.; William
Hinkley, Brayton, Neb; Jack Sher.
cliff, Minneapolis; b. f. Berwinkle.
Elliston, Ia, and ]. s. Smith, c. A
Smith. c. M. Thompson and John 30
lecy, Omaha. Clemency was recon
mended for Thompson and Bolecy.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-01-02
POPULATION SEEKS SAFETY
Swiss Village Threatened With De-
structon by Avalanches.

Berne, Dec 29.-The destruction OF
the village of Chempery, a tourist re,
sort in the canton of Yalais, is threat.
ened by the sudden onset of a number
of ayalanches coupled with a land
slide.
Several houses have been crushed
and the whole population has evacu.
ated the village Swiss troops and 200
working day and night to preserve
the rest Of the village.
An enormous avalanche has swept
away many Alpine huts near Simplon
pass, killing two men and many cat
tie
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-01-02
GIRL CONDUCTORS
Twelve Hundred Are Now Employ
ed In London.
THEIR WORK is HEALTHFUL.

Benefit In Physique and Complexion by
Open Air Life-AI Under Care of
Lady Doctor-Their Average Earn
ings Run to About $40 Week, Every
Class Represented.
London. hundred girls are
employed as London bus conductors.
and more are wanted. All sorts of in
ducements are offered to them, includ
ing the assurance that the work Is
healthy and even patriotic
The manager of the London General
Omnibus company says,
we have bad to contradict several
reports that-the girls on our busses are
unable to stand the strain Of the work
ana that in consequence they are leav
ing our employ
Every week we put on about eighty
new conductresses and would increase
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-01-02
FiFTY-FIFTY SPLIT
FOR CONSCIENCE FUND

9 Washington.-The treasury. de-
@ partment received a contribution
@ for the conscience fund" con-
@ sisting of what had been three
Q 500 gold notes and four $50
@ gold notes. The sender wrote
Q that for duties withheld" he de-
@ sired to make restitution of the
. sum of $500 He said he had cut
o the five notes In two and when
o he should see In the newspapers
@ that his communication had been
o received at the treasury depart
o ment he would send the missing
o halves to the collector Of the port
. of New York.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-01-02

declaration that he had retired
from the presidency of the First Bank
Of Japan for the purpose of promoting
better friendly feelings between
America and Japan" was made by
p. Shibusawa of Toxic, "the Morgan
Of Japan in letter made public at
Los Angeles by John s. Mitchell pres
ident of the chamber of commerce.
The letter said:
Il really deem it my mission to de-
vote myself to the endeavor of max
ing both countries the true good
friends of each other forever"
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-01-02

that old line Republicanism was gong
out of style. Perhaps he has not an
alyze1 tile returns very closely, for
the vote showed that, while Wilson
ran well and kept Republican majori
ties down to low figures, old line Re
publieans ran pretty well in most of
the states. New England as well as
the west was impressed with the idea
advanced so often that Wilson kept US
0gf If war
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-01-02
Fires Home and Ends Life.

Council Bluffs, Ia, Dec. 30.-John
W. Bender drove his wife from their
home and locked the door Soon after
ward the house was seen to be afire.
When neighbors entered they found
Bender's body lying on bed, with q
bullet hole In his forehead.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-01-02
TWO DIE IN HOTEL FIRE
Dozen Injured Persons Rescued From
BuiIdinu

Mount Holly, N. j., Dec. 30-Two per
sons we're burned to death here when
the three-story Madison hotel was
wrecked by a gas explosion and fire.
The bodies of Robert NJ Snyder, son
Of the proprietor, and a bartender,
were found in the ruins.
About a dozen injured persons, two
OF whom may die, were rescued
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-01-02
Daily Austrian Riots Reported

London, Dec. 30 Daily food dem.
onstrations In the chief cities of Aus.
tria Hungary, great misery, with hun.
dreds of suicides during December,
were reported in Exchange Telegraph
dispatches from Geneva
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-01-02
POLICEMAN CALLED; SLAIN
Rapid City Is. d. Officer Shot at HE
Enters Hotel

Rapid City, s. d., Dec. 30.--James
Hawks, a policeman, was slain as he
entered hotel here in response to
call Tor help. Ensor Spiking is under
arrest. charged with murder.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-01-02
MAY NFRANCHISE
MEN OF CAPITAL
To Allow Them 10 Vote on
Prohibition.
CONGRESS WOULD PASS BILL

Substantial Majority In Favor Of Max.
ing District of Columbia Dry-People
Would Probably Vote to Keep II Wet
at Present Time-The Question Of
Revenue.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-01-02
SAW MILL STRIKE FAILS
Threatened WaIkout in Lumber Camps
Does Not Materiaiize.

Virginia, Mimi, Dec. 30.-The
threatened strike Of the workmen in
the Virginia and Rainy Lake Lumber
company's mills did not materialize
as promised by I. w w. leaders.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-01-02
Country Going Dry.

Congressman Rainey Of Illinois told
the house of representatives that IL
was only question Of time when the
country would 90 dry and the govern
ment would lose the S237 100000 that
Is now annually paid in by the liquor
interests in licenses and fees. He was
pleading for economy and opposing the
increased pay of clerks. But the mem
bers of congress were not in the least
alarmed and voted the increase just
the same
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-01-02

Physician Declares That Prisoner
Would Have Come Back Even il Nc
Guard Had Been Sent Along With
Him-ConVcts Decide to Give New
Warden a Chance.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-06-22

he is one Of a very large number Of
men scattered through the country.
The people of the other race are doing
vast amount Of good by seeing that
the men whom they have touted as
Exceptional Negros" are only small
potatoes and that the race has thou
sands of men who not only have had
opportunities, but are filled with the
proper spirit.
Come to Des Moines and see the
men; get a new breadth of vision,
carry back home inspiration to live up
to your full measure of citizenship.
Have the satisfaction of having seen
a thousand and half of men who are
grand, but only reflect the other thou
sands back home, the possibility of be-
ing one Of whom will help your boy or
your girl to work hard and raise the
local standard. Honor the men, pray
for them, come to see them and be-
have yourself about them and remem-
Der that there is difference between
officers of the army and citizens.
These men are training to represent
the government. They must learn a
little different method of dealing with
people; they may still be democratic,
but must never be common.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-06-22

prepared to organize and direct their
friends and brothers at home when
they return. AS is always the case,
not all of the men will be physically
able to attend the physical ordeal. This
brings US up to the favorite expression
of ours that the race must be physical
ly strong if we are to deal with the
more and more complex problems of
civilization. We must be healthy; we
must be temperate; we must conserve
energy.
All honor to the men of the country
who have vision beyond color prob
lens, who can see beyond the annoy
ances and injustices of today, to the
great world wide duties and obliga-
tions. Of all peoples who fight for
democracy we ought to be the most
willing. Liberty is not gift; it is
the result of labor; it is reward for
sacrifice.
Every man, woman and child who
can spend railroad fare ought to visit
this camp. 1t will be an inspiration
for children, a restoration Of faith to
men, a tonic for the patient faithful
Negro woman, who is the greatest
creature who treads American soil.
There is not a man, with whom l
have talked, but feels the solemnity Of
the occasion. The light comes into
their eyes as they talk and seem to
look down the corridors of time, see
ing the avenues open for bigger
things. No race of people can meas
ure up to the standard Of world val
ues unless there has been hearty par
ticipation with every one in every
thing for development. We can never
be the followers of Napoleon unless
we bear arms and develop military
ideas through generations; we will
never develop a Gladstone or Bea
confeld until we can lift our voices in
matters of state. Consequently the
entire race must be behind this his
tory making crowd. We are under
everlasting obligations to the men who
made this movement possible. We see
history makers in our midst. For no
matter how the proposition turns out,
the history of the country will make
record of the camp.
1t is a most fortunate thing that
the camp came to a midwestern town,
for there is nothing so provincial as
town in the middle west, and nothing
more unfortunate can befall Negro
than to be "the biggest man" in a
small community. unless he has a
broad spirit and teaches people that
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-06-22
KEOkUk, IOWA.
Especial to Bystander.)

Miss Edna McGruder entertained at
her home Tuesday evening, June 18th,
twenty-five of her friends at fare
we'll party in honor of MIR. Roger Bur-
ton, who is leaving soon for his future
home in Topeka, Kansas. The home
was decorated with roses and peonies.
The evening was very pleasantly spent
in music and games. Delicious re-
freshments were served.
Mr.. C. G. Brown of Moline, Ill.,, Wis
tied here a few days last week at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. j. C. Mathews.
Mr.. Brown is a nephew of Mr.. Math-
ews.
The Ladies' Sewing Circle of the
First African Baptist church was en-
tertained at the home of the presi-
dent, Mrs. Harriet Dade. A short
program was rendered, after which
delicious two-course luncheon was
served. All reported a delightful
time.
Mrs. Geo. w. Law, grand most noble
governess of the Household of Ruth,
was in the city on her annual visit a
few days last week. While here she
was the guest of Mrs. Fred Holmes.
Mrs. w. A. Frye entertained at din
ner Sunday Mrs. Geo. w. Law Of Des
Moines, Iowa.
Mrs Law reported being delightful
ly entertained while in our city.
Mr.. George Hinch, one of the dea-
cons of the First African Baptist
church, met with a serious accident on
last Friday afternoon, when he was
struck by the arm Of a Cameron and
Joyce steam shovel. His left hip was
broken at the junction of the long
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-06-22


worth the longest journey to see over
a thousand Negro men of training and
culture assembled, to say nothing of
the unity Of purpose.
The men themselves ought to feel
proud to be participants in such a
momentous affair. Every man who
held up his hand was making history.
Surely every mans heart with rap
ture thrills" when he thinks of his
part, both now and the future posi-
bilities.
A great new trial has come to US.
Those who pray ought to send up a
silent prayer twice or three times a
day for those men at Fort Des Moines.
All our hope is in their success. All
our danger in their failure. This
thing has not happened in the history
of our people before. It is wonderful,
it is grand, it is trying, because it is a
nerve racking procedure for the men
who have been selected. They need
our encouragement, our moral support
and the blood of race is on the hands
of any person who puts temptation in
the way of a weak man.
As conservative estimate, it must
cost more than a million and half
dollars to establish and maintain this
camp. There are men there who are
giving up fine opportunities to take
this work. In turn they will be better
able to serve their country and race
when the camp is over. They will
have sense of dignity and of time
and of discipline; they will be better
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-06-22
ALBA, IOWA.

Mr. Black and two other men from
Washington, Iowa, Joined the X. P.
in Abba this week.
Mr. and Mrs. Will Gordon are re-
joicing over the arrival of baby boy
at their home.
Thursday afternoon missionary
meeting at the A. M. E. church and
Sunday evening missionary sermon at
the church.
Miss Margaret Estes Of Des Moines
is visiting at the home Of Mrs. Hattie
Bennings for time indefinite.
Mrs. Joe Robinson was in Abba on
business this week.
James E. Anderson, the 16 months
old son of Mr.. and Mrs. James T. An
derson of Buffalo, New York, and
grandson of Mr.. and Mrs. B. T. Lewis
of Abba, was one Of the prize babies
in the Better Baby Contest held in
Buffalo, New York, of which there
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-06-22
were 2,400 contestants.
DAVENPORT, IOWA.

Mr.. J. r. Roberts of Des Moines,
Iowa, was the guest of his daughter
in Davenport, Iowa, Mrs. Roy Price.
He spent lovely visit for week.
Our most D. M. T. noble governor
of Iowa was on her tour through Iowa
and was in our city couple of days
visiting the Household of Ruth. She
spent one evening with Mrs. Cunning
ham and a day and evening at Mrs.
Rebecca Rakes Corbin's. Also Mrs.
Roy Price entertained her and Mrs.
Rebecca Corbin at her home, 321 West
Tenth street, at o'clock dinner. She
returned to Des Moines Wednesday
morning. She spent an enjoyable
time.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-06-22
HEALTH HINTS.
A. ]. Booker. NJ. D

The great military camp is started
officially and the 1len are down to
work in dead earnest. One of the
most momentous epochs in the history
of the Negro race was enacted when
twelve hundred and fifty men took the
oath of allegiance Sunday. 1t was
more than men declaring that they
were willing to fight and die to pre-
serve intact the glory and and honor
of the United States-any citizen Of
this country who would not take such
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-06-22

bone with the socket. He was taken
to St. Joseph's hospital and is in a
serious condition.
Mrs. Mary Garland Of Chicago is in
the city visiting relatives and friends.
Rev. M. J. Burton of Topeka, Kan
sas, preached Sunday morning and
evening at the First African Baptist
church, owing to the absence of the
pastor, Rev. F. C. Boiling, who is at
tending the Sunday school convention
in Davenport, Iowa.
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with the greatest
speed take a train
or boat to the
country he is will
ing to die fort
meant that the
cream of the Ne
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lected and stood
there with one
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Tohlofc

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der. I never sold anything that beat
them," writes F. B. Tressey, Rich
mond, Ky. When troubled with indi-
gestion or constipation give them
trial.
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Valdez daily prospector., 1917-11-02
ROAD COMMISSION HAS
 HAD SUCCESSFUL YEAR

Superintendent Jack Ingram, of the Road Commission states that much road work has been done this season, and the roads are in better condition than ever before, notwith- standing the torrential rains of Sep tember With the exception of two trips in July, the N. c. Company mail stages have maintained a three day schedule between Fairbanks and the coast Supt. Ingram states that great deal of work is yet necessary to place the road in first class condition, but that the worst part is done, and that they will improve now from year to year. When one remembers that 1t has been but few years since it was nearly impossible to get thru with a pack train, the work of the commis- sion appears marvellous. MT. and Mrs. Ingram will leave in a short time for a tour of the Pacific Coast by auto, returning to Valdez in the spring.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-11-02
Portland Strike on

PORTLAND, Ore, Nov. 2.-The local shipyard strike was a thing of the past today when Portland's 1000 shipbuilders reported for duty at their places of former employment. Work on government contracts, which has Jagged since the walkout five weeks ago, recommended with a rush. The unions endorsed the new agreement unanimously and both employers and employees have pledged themselves to abide by both the spirit and the let ter of the settlement plan.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-11-02
China and Flowers.

From time immemorial China has been called the Flowery Kingdom. d name given by the Chinese themselves and singularly suited to the land which for ages was like an oasis of flowers of the spirit ill the world desert of bar bariSm. In this oasis grew the arts Of the bronze and stone worker. of the silk maker and embrOiderer. of the pot ter. of the painter on silk. of the poet. philosopher and ethical devOtee. But China was not named the Flowery Kingdom because of these flowers of the mind. Her flora is one of the most iuXuriant in the world. It is estimated to consist of some twelve thousand spe- cics. nine thousand of which are known and one-hnlf of which are indigenous and not found elsewhere.
 Such being the flora of China. it is readily understood that horticulture and gardening early became a skilled and honOred prOfession.-Scribner's.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-11-02
GERMANS LEAD IN
 PURCHASE OF BONDS

NEW YORK, Nov. 2.-Persons of German blood lead the thirty-four na- tionalities of New York city in the purchase of liberty bonds. having subscribed double the amount of their nearest competitors. the Jews, accord ing to figures read at unity liberty loan meeting in Cooper Union. last night by Joseph Hartigan, of the lib- erty loan committee. Germans and persons of German descent in the city have bought $1O.5OO,OOO of the bonds while the Jews have purchased $5,- 50O,00O.