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The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-07-13

Statesmen Wanted. To represent
us selling all kinds of nursery stock
in your vicinity. A good opportunity
to make from 500 to $50 per
month, pay weekly. No experience
necessary. If interested write l.. l..
May & Company, Nurserymen, st.
Paul, Mimi, for particulars.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-07-13
MIRBACH MURDERER TAKEN

One Slayer of German Ambassador 10
Are sted
London, July 13-One of the MUIR
derers of General Count Won Mirbaci
German ambassador tc Russia, was
arrested according TO a Moscow dis
patch to the Frankfprter Zeitung,
which is transmitted from Copenhagen
bv the Exchange company.
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THE CITY.

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Generally fair tonight and
Sunday; not much change in
temperature. D:
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The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-07-13
RED CROSS
RECENT DONATIONS TO THE
LAKE COUNTY CHAPTER.

f. l.. Burnett, secretary of the
Lake county chapter of the Red Cross
reports the following recent dona-
tions to the chapter. The county is
excellently organized, work is being
industriously pushed and much lib
crafty is shown by the people of the
farm ne~ighborhoods as well as the
towns. Mr.. Burnett's reports fol-
lows:
Lake Madison Lutheran
Church .$l42.S5
South Lake Campbell Ladies'
Aid ................... 1000
Lake Madison Church Ladies'
Aid 65.19
Chester Branch .......... 10000
Winfred Branch .......... 237.56
LEROY Branch ........... 5000
Individual donations ....... 99.1S
The sun., 1918-11-06
RESULT IN STATE.
SURPRISED PRESS
Gubernatorial Race Much
Closer Than Expected, Says
the New York "Herald."

The editorial comment OF the New
York newspapers upon the Gubernato-
rial race, in so far as comment was
made, follows:
Tho New York Heroid-"In this State
the election for Governor seems 10 have
been much closer than generally ex-
pected. Early returns indicated Mr..
Smiths election by q very large major
ity. but this was reduced az the night
wore on by the returns from up State.
and at q late hour his apparent majority
was less than 10000 and Gov. WHIT
mans vote was increasing by leaps and
bounds.
AT this writing Il IL In fact anybody's
race for Governor. The Hsrald's Straw
Man last Sunday gave tho election to
Mr.. Smith by about $4,000, and It Dc pos
sible that his record for accuracy may
be indicated by later returns"
The New York Worid-"In close vote
The sun., 1918-11-06

the election Of Alfred 70. Smith as Gov
ernor Of New York IN indicated. In any
case the result Of the count bears
message and enforces n lesson.
MANY causes will DO assigned for
such an amazing overturn. There was
dlsaffcction in certain counties. Per-
haps Col. Roosevelts friends quietly
took care that there should be no rival
"favorite son." Tho prohibition issue
was overplayed; the instinct OF fair play
commended Mr.. Smiths plan OF refer
endum. Late in the campaign MOURN
ing Brooklyn rose almost as one to the
support OF the man who promised to re-
move the Public Service Commissioners.
Amy or all these things may be true.
but The World has faith TO believe that
there is a bigger and better reason for
tho disappearance Of tho great Whitman
plurality Of 1915. The Empire State de-
serves, desires, 10 determined TO have a
Governor and Government. Mr.. Smiths
record, his experience, his ability and
Industry, his forward looking programme
commended him to voters who had tired
OF seeing their 0overnorship used and
considered merely as q stepping stone
toward tho Presidency"
The new York Ttn,es---Gov. Whit
mans great plurality OF $4,000 in 1915
had yesterday a deep decline and fall of.
even to the point OF complete extinction,
since the election OF his Democratic op-
ponent, Alfred E. Smith. Is now indi-
Gated. When Mr.. william Barnes
brought hinnsek to appear on the same
platform with the Governor, II with
never good word to say for him, Re
publicsns might hope that the party
unity was well reestablished; but the
bitterness OF the Lewis Bennett cam
paiEn fingered The most capable and
distinguished Republicans Of New York
were opposed to Mr.. whitman's renomi-
nation, accomplished easily through his
beloved Directed Primary.
What the woman voters thought there
Is no means OF knowing; but II seems
safe to assume that they were actuated
by the same motives as the men.
In accounting for the defeat Of Mr..
Whitman a large and an honorable
share OF the credit therefor Ia Mr..
Smiths. He made clean, intelligent,
straightforward canvass
The second edition of the World said
that Smith and Whitman wero only
1000 apart and that It was "difficult to
forecast the reGult OF the contest for
Governor" The World claimed the
election Of sufficient Democrats to make
the United States Senate stand 80 to 40
The sun., 1918-11-06
suFrs BELIEVE WHITMAN WINS
Refuse at 10. o'clock TO Concede
Election TO Smith.

Miss Mary Garrett Hay. chairman of
the New York City Women's Suffrage
party, would not concede the election OF
Alfred II. Smith up to 10 o'clock last
night, expressing the belief that while
Il might be close Whitman would win
by n small plurality.
Much enthusiasm was manifested at
the headquarters Of tho Women's Suf-
frase party, 8 East Thirty-eighth street,
over the election returns and OF the
showing made by the women In New
York State.
The sun., 1918-11-06

Totals. aase 1910 100
The sun., 1918-11-06

in favor Of the Democrats In tho
House the World says that the score
stands: Democrats, 20s; Republicans,
21s; necessary to control, 21s.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-01-12
MRS. BOILING DROPS
BILLIARD PARLOR ROW
Will Ask No Explanation of Director
Wilson, She Says, in
Disgust

Mrs. Robert Hagedorn Boiling, S705
Germantown avenue, relative of Mrs.
Woodrow Wilson, wife of the President
OF the United States. said today that
she would not insist upon an explana.
tion from Director Wilson or Supern.
tendent Robinson. who authorized the
Regent Billiard Academy. 1903 Market
street. as recreation center on sun
days for sailors and Marines
The billiard parlor, according % the
police. is owned by English Tommy
Gilchrist. n former physician. and who,
the police say is identified with gam
blers in this city.
After selecting the Regent place as a
resting place for sailors, Mrs. Boiling
outlined her idea to Director Wilson.
Mrs. Boiling says that Director Wilson
approved the idea. Later Superintendent
Robinson through letter to Mrs. Boil
ling also approved the idea of using the
billiard academy for recreation for sail.
ors and marines Then Mrs. Boiling
heard THAT Gilchrist owned the place.
She quickly dropped her plans. She
demanded an explanation from Director
Wilson or Superintendent Robinson over
the telephone. No explanations came.
won't demand an explanation from
Mr.. Wilson or Mr.. Robinson" said Mrs.
Boiling today. Tin through with organ.
academy / also warn all ladies TO be
very careful when they seek advice from
certain persons at City Hail."
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-01-12
STREET CLEANING ARMY
Is BACK ON THE JOB
Force of 1900 Men Attacks City's
Accumulated Dirt and Ashes

The entire army of the city street
cleaners. 1900 TO be exact. today at
tackled the accumulation of dirt, astcs,
etc, which has been mobiizing n Phila-
delphia for several days and put it to
rout.
Frankford and Kensington were
cleaned up early this morning under the
supervision of hief Hicks, of the Bu-
reau of Street Cleaing. Gangs worked
In every section of the city simulta-
neously. and the chief of the bureau
kept tabs on the results by touring the
city in a high-powered car.
In the central district the streets were
flushed where the dirt was obdurate and
will look well over Sunday,
Hundreds of complaints have been
pouring into the STRENGTHENING depart
ment from residents OF all sections of
the city because ashes. dirt and gar-
bage remained in the streets and alleys
for several days.
The attack started In the northeast
and will not cease, says Chief Hicks,
until the streets are in spick-and
span condition.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-01-12

US. LIFTS EMBARGO
ON NEUTRAL NATIONS
Allies Lose 55,O00,000 in Sup
plies in November as Result
of Policy
WASHINGTON. Jan. II.

Freer movement Of American supplies
was allowed to northern European neu-
trails with which re-export agreements
had been reached and exports TO the
Allies were reduced sharply in Novem-
Der.
Figures made public by the Bu-
reau of Foreign and Domestic Com
merce show that decrease in shipments
to Great Britain, France and Italy ac-
counted for most of the s55,O0O,000 RS.
duction in exports over the preceding
month. On the other hand, the Neither.
lands received s14,91i.7Ts worth Of
goods in November, compared with ST.
Os7,O56 in October, and Norway re-
ceived s2.275,5i3. compared with $685.
$40 the month before.
Exports to Sweden. which has not
entered into satisfactory arrange
ment are listed at 81. There were no
shipments to that country in October
also showed decreases as compared with
October.
Europe, North America. Asia. South
America, Oceania and Africa rank in the
order named as Americas customers,
but in the sale of goods to the United
States North America ranks first. Asia
second, South America third. Europe
fourth and then Oceania and Africa.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-01-12
CAMP SITE SELECTION
NEW ANGLE IN PROBE
Committee Takes Up Charge
That Unnecessary Illness
Was Caused
BAKER STILL CRITICIZED
Bungling and Red Tape Alleged in
His Conduct of War De-
partment
WASHINGTON. Jan. 12.

The Senate military probe started into
its final stage today--investigation Of
cantonment construction. Secretary Of
War Baker will open this phase Of the
inquiry and army officers will close It
next week.
out OF the probe. which has been
largely a verbal bout between members
Of the committee and heads of the War
Department bureaus. there is expected
to result numerous recowmendations. bHt
probably no legislation.
Senator Chamberlain would like to
press to passage his ministry of muni-
tions bill, but the President doesn't
think such post necessary now Baker
has said he believes his present plans
will coordinate and speed up the War
Department work-and the President is
willing to be shown.
Committee members, however are
more or less exasperated at Baker $
persistence in contendng that all initial
rush needs of the army have been pro-
vided for. They believe there has been
much bungling--far too much red tape
and an overamount OF self-satisfac-
tion In the War Department. AS a re-
suit there Is certain to be n strong de-
mand from several quarters for a civil
ian munitions secretary with n place in
President Wilson's war cabinet. But
without the Presidents sanction--and he
has refused 1.-THE bill probably would
not be pressed to n finish fight now.
Strong recommendations will be made
in the committee report for elimination
of red tape Immediately and establish
ment of n strictly business admnistra-
tion In the War Department. Amend
ment of the present law TO prevent men
acting in any Government capacity from
getting Government contracts will be
urged.
The cdhtonment inquiry is expected TO
conclude the Senate probe. Criticisms of
sites selected by Baker FOR camps, re-
sulting in Illness and death. were heaped
on the Secretary today. Methods of
selecting the sites and letting the con-
tracts formed the basis of the hearings
Within the ten days the committee
will take up the Chamberlain universal
military training bill >nd probably rec
ommend its passage. An amendment to
the draft law to enroll all who become
twenty-one each year also will be pro.
posed.
The committee has before IL the bill
of Senator Jones, of Washington, which
provides that the War Department shall
arrange for sales of uniforms to Off
GERS at cost, to prevent profiteering a
their expense. II Secretary Baker.
newly adopted Plan of having this mat
ter haSdled at the camps is successful
It is unlikely the Jones bill will b
acted on.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-01-12
By VAN vETCHEN HoSTETTER

The coal situation in Philadelphia is
improving as result of the activities
of the Governments. State and city
fuel administrators, city officials and
the Emergency Aid and other organ,za-
tions and individuals, but it is not nor
NAL and 1t is nowhere near normal.
Shipments of coal into the city are
increasing. but the average daily ship
ments are still below the average daily
consumption. Our reserve supplies of
coal are near the vanishing point. If
a blizzard should strike us or another
long period of intense cold such as
brought i'm the new year the results In
suffering, sickness and death would be
serious, and that Is putting 1t mildly.
That Is putting II too mildly.
The average daily consumption of an
thracite in Philadelphia in winter is
estimated at $4,000 tons.
On only one day this year has Phila-
delphia received as much as $4,000 tons
of anthracite. That was January :, on
which the shipments totaled 23,39S tons.
The shipments that day gave a surplus
of 539S tons so far as the day was con-
cerned but the surplus went to persons
who had been utterly without coal on
preceding days. on the following two
days there were coal deficits of 4527
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-01-12

tons, which would have reduced the
SESSION surplus OF January to s7f
tons IL the surplus had not already been
actually burned to keep people warm.
The net result of the combined pleas
appeals. protests, demands and threats
of the Governments state and City Fuel
Administrators and the city officials and
citizens as individuals and in organiza-
tions Is that we are receiving every day
enough coal--almost-to keep us going
for that day.
There Is some little reserve around
through the city. That explains why
there Is no more suffering and no more
closing of industrial pants. II the ele-
ments remain kind and II the mine oper-
ators continue production and II the
railroads continue the increased ship
ments. then that wretched little reserve
thrown in from day to day with what
the roads bring may keep us going
through the rest of the winter We
ough to pray fervently for fair and
mild weather.
Nobody knows what the little reserve
is. but it is estimated by various per-
sons who know little more about the
coal situation than others at between
$4,000 and $4,000 tons. In normal win
tertmes there Is from 200. 900 TO 800. 600
tons of anthracite lying around the city
in The yards and bins of railroads. coal
dealers and industrial plants and big
buildings 1t isn't lying around now.
The following tables show anthracite
receipts in Philadelphia through the
Pennsylvania Railroad and the Philadel-
phia and Reading Railway since January
/. The figures of Saturday and Sunday,
January 3 and G, were combined by the
roads The figures are in carloads. A
Pennsylvania carload Is about forty-five
tons Philadelphia and Reading car
load il about thrty-eight tons:
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-01-12
TOWANDA MAN N'OUT
FOR M'FADDEN'S JOB
Edwin P. Young Declares for
Prohibition, Suffrage and
Seat in Congress
By u STAFF Correspondent
WASHINGTON, Jan.

While political circles here never took
seriously the McEadden boom for Gov
that Congressman Louis 7. McFadden
who represents the Bradford-Susque-
nna-Wayne-Wyoming district in Con-
gress. will have opposition for his pres
ent seat
Edwin +. Young, of Towanda, has an
nounced himself as a candidate. Young
was delegate TO the Republican Ma
tional Convention in 1916. and is n Re-
publican of the progressive style. In
his announcement of his candidacy he
pledges himself in favor of prohibition,
suffrage and all the so-called advance
legislation.
There will be no candidate for the
State Senate in the Susquehanna dis
trct this year as W. w. Jones has two
more years to serve.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-01-12
COSTELLO GETS CASH
FOR DELAWARE RIVER
Total of 81, 100000 Included in
Appropriation Bills Now
Pending
WASHINGTON. Jan. IL.

Appropriations for the Delaware
River from Allegheny avenue TO the
sea, amounting TO Sl,l00O00 for the
fiscal year of 1919, which begins on July
| Of this year, have been placed in the
rivers and harbors bill. now before the
committee Of that name. by Congress
man Peter +. Costello. OF Philadelphia.
Only $4,000, 600 is needed to complete
the $4,000, 900 project OF making the
river thirty-fve-foot clear channel.
and, according to Mr.. Costello. an appro-
pration of Si,l00.000 for continuation
of the work is all that can be used
during the twelve months. Another ap-
preparation of 100000 is included in
the sundry civil bill, which Is now be-
fore the Appropriations Committee, maxi
ing the total appropriation for the Della
ware River sl,400,000
An appropriation of 100000 for COM
tinuation of the Sl,600.000 project In
the Schuylliill River has been inserted
in the bill and will be passed II city
officials os Philadelphia agree to some
minor terms that the Government re-
Quires of them. In speaking of this Mr.
Costello said:
81 do not think the city will hold up
this good work on the Schuylkill. and |
believe the demands of the War De-
partment will he fulfilled For fifteen
years no appropriation has been made
by the Government until this year, when
| succeeded in having the committee
place and approve the 100000 project.
THE. first appropriation of 100000
was made for this year. and hope
to see the same appropriation carried In
the 1919 bill 1t cannot be, however
unless the city authorities meet the
conditions the department exacts. Il
the conditions are not met all the goot
work will have been for nothing.
"ln another year | hope to see tn
great Delaware River project complete
This will give Philadelphia an unre
strioted thirty-lve-foot channel from
Allegheny avenue to the sea. The in
creasing business at the Navy Yard, tn
Frankford Arsenal and the erection o
the largest shpbuldlng plants on tn
Delaware at Philadelphia make th
necessary"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-01-12
CAMDEN MAN IN BANKRUPTCY
Chattel Mortgage on Comersall's
Stock Held by David Baird

TRENTON. Jan. 12.--Davd Baird.
political leader of the Republican
party in Camden County holds "A chattel
mortgage of $500 covering stock and
fixtures In the store Of George II.
Comersall. Of 5l7 Market street. Cam
den, who filed 4 petition in bankruptcy
in the United States District Court here
yesterday. Comersall gives his liabil-
ties as S6770.4l and assets of s1O,6O7. so
\ life insurance policy covers $500
of the latter.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-01-12
ALIEN REGISTRATION
RULES REACH CITY
Enroll German Enemies From
February a to 8 at Police
Stations Here

General rules and regulations promul-
gated by United States Attorney Gem
eral Thomas w. Gregory providing for
the registration OF German allen enemies
were received today at the office OF
United States Marshall f. J. Noonan
at the Federal Building.
The regulations provide for the regis
tration of all male citizens, denizens or
subjects OF the German Government over
fourteen years Of age residing in the
Jurisdiction of the United States either
on land or sea. and detention and Inn
prlsonment or deportation is the penalty
for all violations thereof
The following are exempt:
Females.
Children under fourteen years Of
age.
Males born in the United States or
naturalzed irrespective of parentage,
unless he has taken oath of allegiance
to any country with which the United
States Is at war
The registration will be held from
February to February 3, inclusive.
from 6 a. m. until y. m. In cities of
over 5000 the registration will be held
at police stations and in cities Of less
than 5000 will be taken by the post
master, although the marshal is en-
powered to receive them also, the other
locations being merelt to facilitate
matters and avoid oysrcrowding.
The method of registration is by aff-
davit in triplicate and must be accom-
panied by four unmounted photographs
of the registrants on thin paper which
he must sign across the face In such a
manner that the face will not be OBJ
scured, His finger prints must also be
filed
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-01-12
WIDEVEIl
VICTIM OF FO0lI
Negro Thieves Slug and ]
Peter Kremer in Front q
Lynnewood Hall
Negro hishwaymen attacked ana Y

Negro highwaymen attacked and ~
bed Peter kremer. thirty-one year, q
1431 North Orianna street, last m.
In front of Lynnewood Hall, Me1l>
Park. the Widener estate. where
is employed as watchman. He n
the Jewish Hospital suffering from c1
cussion of the brain. The highways
secured only about si.50. MN
Kremer. according to tho police. M
walking along the lonely road when IN
negroes sprang upon him. One Of tn@@
struck him on the head with a bIuu
instrument and the other rified ~
pockets. 84
An hour later Kremer was found UNI
conscious In the road by passing auto.
moblist, who took him TO the hospital
When he regained consciousness he told
physicians at the institution that I'd
would not be able to identify his A..
sailants because they approached him
from behind. ~
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-01-12
PLEADS FOR KINDERGARTEN
Philadelphia Pedagogue Obtains
Support Of Congressman Ware

WASHINGTON. Jan lo.--Dr !. ElI-
gene Baker, principal of the Philadel-
phia Normal School for Girls. in a let
ter to Congressman Ware. member of
the Appropriations Committee of the
House. asks that he support the ap-
probriation requested by Secretary Lane,
of the Department of the Interior for
Federal aid in maintenance of the
kinderg lrten division of the Bureau OF
Standards.
Mr.. Ware promised to do what he
could In the matter when 1t comes be.
fore the committee for action.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-01-12
Camden Trade Board Elects

The Camden Board of Trade has
elected the following officers: President
+. b. Wallen; vice presidents, r. II.
Glow and William J. Cooper; secretary
Charles NJ. Curry: treasurer. W. r.
Rose: executive council, Anthony Ko-
bus, Walter Wood. W. J. Strandwitz.
Frank r. Lloyd, T. Morse Archer and
Walter Stats.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-01-12
Truck Injuries Pedestrian

James Kennedy, forty vars old, 400
North Nineteenth street, is being
treated at the Garretson Hospital foi
fracture of the skull and probable in
ternal injuries received last night whe 2
he was struck by motortrucll which
had been hurled on to the sidewalk az
Nineteenth and Green streets in n col
lision with northbound trolley car.
James Tarbis, of 1926 Harlan street,
was the driver of the truck.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-01-12
Philipsburg Man Takes Bride

GENEVA. n. Y. Jan. 12,-John
Barnes Null, of Philipsburg, Pa, and
Miss Grace Cleveland Lansing. daugh-
ter Of Mrs. Harry Lansing. of the Pulte-
ney Apartments, Geneva, n. Y. were
married here In Trinity Church. the Rev.
Charles NJ. Sills. rector, officiating. After
the ceremony Mr.. and Mrs Null left
Immediately for Philadelphia, where they
will live.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-01-12
Proud of Her Five Soldier Sons

MAUCH CHUNK. Pa. Jan. 12.-Mrs
Patrick Dougherty, of Jeanesville. Car
bon County. has five sons in the United
States army and navy. She says she is
proud of It and is sorry that she has no
more sons to offer for the cause of civili-
zation.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-01-12
Chosen for Naval Academy

Charles owen Humphreys, of Mar
berth, has been selected for nominatl6n
to the United States Naval Academy
man-at-Large John r.. X. Scott. %
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-01-12
Will Tax Stock Dividends

Stock dividends are TO be regarded az
incomes and will be taxed as such, Dam
iel G. Roper. Commissioner of Internal
Revenue, announces.