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The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1919-08-07
AUTHOR OF RAILROAD CONTROL
MEASURE CHARGES BEFORE
HOUSE COMMITTEE
SAYS U. S. FACES REVOLT
BECAUSE OF INDUSTRIAL CONDI-
TIoNs NO LONGER TO
BE BORNE

Washington, D. c., Aug. Glenn
E. Plumb, author of the Plumb plan
for railroad control, appearing before
the house interstate commerce COM
mittee, declared it is revolt, not sim
ply unrest, which confronts the
United States. 1t is not unrest that
eonfronts u.s." declared Plumb. "It
is revolt because of industrial condi-
tions no longer to be borne"
Charging systematized plumber.
ing of American railroads, Plumb
told the committee that fourteen rail-
way unions had summoned a national
conference on railroad control tC
meeting Washington.
Plumb stated that the evidence
upon which he based his charges that
big financial interests had wrecked
the railroads would be reserved until
lit could be properly prepared and
submitted to the jury of congress and
public opinion.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1919-08-07
Robbers Burn Three
Stores at WecOta

Aberdeen, Aug. THE safe in
the Mcintyre store at Wecota was
blown by robbers and three stores
burned to the ground. A blaze was
discovered by the citizens of the
town, and before ii could be con-
trolled, three of the principal build
ings, the Mcintyre general store, the
Paylar store and butcher shop, had
been burned to the ground, leaving
little evidence or trace of the rob-
bers.
1t is thought that the men went
north in motor car, as the sound
of car was heard No one saw the
men, and il is not known how much
of value they took with them, as the
stores were thoroughly destroyed
They got little money, but may have
got away with several hundred dol
largs' worth of goods.
Two men who acted suspiciously
and who seemed to have no business
interests were seen i'm Cresbard. Both
were large men, weighing about zoe
pounds each, and driving car.
No clue has been established by
any one at Wecota, as the robbery
was committed early in the morning
and the firing of the buildings left
no clue whatever.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1919-08-07
Two CalifOrnians
Slain by Robbers

4. ~ j. : - = 4 ! - : y & ~
Brauley. CAL. Aug. With their
own belts drawn in a tight knot
around their necks, the bodies of
VIM. Bailey. storekeeper of Rock
wood, settlement near here. and
Jas. C. McInhany, rancher, of the
locality, were found in a field about
one mile north of Bailey's store.
Keeping guard over the bodies was
Bailey's little black dog.
Investigation revealed that Bailey
store had been robbed. Neighboring
farmers declared both men were in
the store at 8 o'clock last night.
Officers believe two men entered the
store, robbed it and marched Bailey
and McInhanye to the point where
the bodies were found and there gar
roted them. Four sets of footprints
were found entering the field and
two sets leading away.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1919-08-07
Heavy Rains in
the Black Hills

Deadwood, Aug. THE entire
Black Hills and the region surround
ing the Black Hills, extending as far
as southeastern Montana and east
ern Wyoming, was swept by heavy
rain storm, which did untold good
to pastures and gardens and will
prove of great benefit to cattlemen
and sheepmen. The rains came after
seevral weeks of hot weather. In
most parts of the extensive region
swept by the rains from one and one
half to two inches of water fell, the
rains continuing steadily for num-
Der of hours and thoroughly drench-
ing the country
The rains have filled the water
holes, which had become dry, and
streams which had about ceased run
ming again have good stage oil
water in them, furnishing an abun-
dance of water for the live stock ot
the region. 1t is the opinion of stock
men that as a result of the rains
there will be an abundance of grass
for stock for at least two months
Stockmen who had planned to shiI
their stock to other parts of the coun
try to feed them have abandoned the
plan, now that an abundance OF feeC
is assured throughout this region
The stock now will not be marketed
until late in the fall, when 1t is ex
pected TO be in good condition.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1919-08-07
NOTICE

To all persons owning, leasing or
occupying land in the township of
Pennington, in the county of Lake,
state of South Dakota: You are here
by notified to cut down all noxious
weeds and all such weeds of the kind
known as wild sunflowcr, Canada
thistle, cookie burr and quick or
quack grass, that are or may be found
growing upon the one-half of any
highway in the aforesaid township
Immediately abutting upon your
lands, and all such weeds as afore-
said shall be completely cut down by
you not later than September i
1919, and il you fail or neglect to
meet the demands above stated, ac.
tion shall be taken against you tc
enforce the penalty in accordance
with the statutes in such cases made
and provided.
Township Board of Supervisor
in and for Pennington Town
ship. Lake County, s, ID.
BY JACOB RICHTER.
Chairman
Dated August e. 1919
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1919-08-07
ARCHDUKE JOSEPH
FORMS government
PREMIER PEIDL AND MEMBERS
OF HIS CABINET HAVE
BEEN ARRESTED
ALLIES OCCUPY BUDAPEST
SMALL FORCE OF AMERICAN,
FRENCH AND BRITISH TROOPS
NOW In CITY

Paris, Aug. 8.-Julius Peidl, pre-
mier of the new Hungarian govern
ment, has been overthrown. the peace
conference was advised today. The
report stated that Archduke Joseph
had established government and
that the Hungarian police had arrest
ed Peodl and his cabinet while they
were holding an official session.
The peace conference held today
that the Roumanian ultimatum tic
Hunganians demanding the surren-
der of war materials upsets the
reparation terms of the Austrian
treaty.
A French division in the Orient
may be ordered to Budapest in case
Roumanian forces do not leave, as
ordered by the Allies.
A small force of American troops
under Captain Noyes. together with
minor detachments of French, British
and Czechs are now occupying Buda'
pest jointly with the Roumanians.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1919-08-07
Farmers Holding
Back Wheat

Ogden, Utah, Aug. Farmers OF
the intermountain states are refusing
to sell their wheat at the government
guaranteed price and several mills
in this district are now idle because
of inability to get grain. according
to authorized statements of Ogden
grain exchange officials. The follow
ing statement was issued:
Farmers in Utah and Idaho will
not sell wheat excepting at pre-
MUM of 20 to 25 cents bushel over
the government basis. Several of the
mills are idle for want of wheat
which the farmers will not turn loose
excepting at this premium"
The grain exchange includes repre-
sentatives of three large Pacific coast
flour companies and all other prom
inent buyers of this district.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1919-08-07
STERLING OPPOSED
TO LEAGUE PLAN
SOUTH DAKOTA SENATOR POINTS
OUT ALLEGED DEFECTS

Washington, ID. c., Aug. MAIN
tanning that American sovereignty
would be violated by the League of
Nations covenant, Senator Sterling,
republican, of South Dakota, has an
nounced in the senate that he could
not vote for its ratification without
reservations.
IF there ever was proposition, =
said Senator Sterling, which in
wolves a surrender of complete ma
tional sovereignty, it is the one in
this league covenant relating to
withdrawal The right to withdraw
is contingent upon the fulfillment OF
two classes of obligations by the ma
tion seeking to withdraw:
First, all its international obliga-
tions, and secondly, all its obliga-
tions under this covenant.
THE very international covenants
which we have entered into, or which
we believe for our own welfare we
should enter into, might become al
sufficient and all compelling reasons
for our withdrawal from the League
of Nations. Our present peace anC
safety might be good grounds fol
seeking to withdraw, but there i.
that barrier of unfulfilled obligations
which we cannot pass"
Mr.. Sterling said there also shoulc
be an express reservation as to do
mestic questions and as to the powel
of congress to decide the nation
course in any future world situation
Referring to Article X, which pro
poses that member nations undertake
to protect each others territory from
external aggression, Senator Sterling
said: This was utterly alien and un
American" and was never heard o
until now.
1.-The one nation of the world VIII
may profit, and surely will not sui
| fer or be embarrassed by Article X
is Great Britain" said the senator.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1919-08-07
Prince of Wales
Sails for Canada

Portsmouth, Eng, Aug. THE
Prince of Wales sailed for Canada at
6 o'clock last evening on board the
cruiser Renown. There was no cere-
mony attending the departure of the
cruiser
King George and Queen Mary ac-
companied the prince aboard the
Renown, where a farewell luncheon
was served. There was no speech
making, but the king raised his glass
and wished the prince a prosperous
voyage and safe return.
The royal party then returned tc
the shore, the prince accompanying
them to the railway station, where
there was an affectionate leave TAX
ing.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1919-08-07
Explosion Seen
as Terror Plot

Los Angeles, Cal, Aug. 7.-Offi-
GERS seeking the perpetrators of the
bomb explosion Sunday which prac-
tically destroyed the residence here
of Oscar Lawler, formerly assistant
United States attorney general, have
abandoned the theory, it was an
nounced today, that the explosion
and resultant fire were caused by any
person holding merely petty grudge
against the attorney. They express
ed the conviction that the crime was
part of terrorist plot with national
ramifications.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lawler were severely
burned and otherwise injured in es-
Gaping from their blazing home
Their condition is still serious, but
attending physicians were hopeful to-
day of their ultimate recovery. Os-
car, the five-year-old son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Lawler, who was sleeping In
another part of the house with 9
nurse girl, was rescued by neighbors
a few minutes after the explosion
Two other children were away from
home.
In connection with their announce
ment that the explosion was. part oi
a terrorist plot, county authoritie!
called attention to the prominen
part played by Mr.. Lawler few
years ago in the prosecution of de
PENDANTS in the Indianapolis dyna
miting cases. They let 1t be known
that officers had been sent to towr
in the Imperial valley, California, il
search of two persons implicated IL
those cases. No arrests have yet beer
made.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1919-08-07
Farmers Organize
Shipping Association

Canova, Aug. IA live stock ship
ping association was organized at a
meeting held here by number of
the leading farmers of Miner county.
The following officers were elected:
President, C. C. kirkpatrick; vice.
president, J.. H. Schwartz; secretary
manager, James Feeny; treasurer. c.
l.. Halsted. II is planned to begin
operations at once. County Agent
Swanson, of Howard, and C. F. Criss-
niger, of Sherburn, Mimi, who is
manager of very successful ship
ping association at that place, were
present and addressed the meeting
on the benefits to result from such
an association.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1919-08-07

coal commission to coordinate the
distribution of European coal in an
effort to avert what threatens to be
disaster. Mr.. Hoover has said that
Europe's coal production was S5 per
cent below normal and that United
States could not offer relief because
of the shortage of shipping facilities.
Mr.. Hoover declined to accept the
permanent direction of the proposed
European coal commission, stating
that he believed the problem to be
strictly European and that the situa-
tion cannot be relieved by the slight
help which the United States car
give.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1919-08-07
NOTICE

To all persons owning, leasing or
occupying land In the Township of
Orland, in the county of Lake, state
of South Dakota: You are hereby
notified to cut down all noxious
weeds, and all such weeds of the kind
known as wild sunflower, Canada
thistle, cookie burr and quick or
quack grass, that are or may be
found growing upon the one-half OF
any highway abutting upon your
lands, and all such weeds as afore-
said shall be completely cut down
by you not later than September 1,
1919, and If you fail or neglect to
meet the demands above stated. ac-
tion shall be taken against you to
enforce the penalty in accordance
with the statutes in such cases made
and provided.
Township Board of Supervisors
in and for Orland Township
Lake County, 8. d.
BY EDWARD ERICKSON.
Chairman
Dated July 81 1919. etel
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1919-08-07
Bad Roads Costly;
Hold Back Grain

Flandreau, Aug. THAT the poor
roads in Moody county have caused
tire farmers of the county several
thousand dollars loss. because they
were unable to market their grain
this spring, is the belief of j. M. Ben
nett, of the Bennett Grain company.
The returns of the assessors show
that on May /, last year. grain to the
market value of $24,64O was in the
hands of the farmers Of the county,
while on the same date this year the
grain on the farms amounted to
$114,9S4, or more than four times
the value of the amount held last
year. With the high prices that pre-
vailed, Mr.. Bennett asserts. he ia
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1919-08-07
BID BY FRANCE IS TOO LOW
Offers Only $500, ,o0o. 900 for United
States Materiai--May Be Sold
Elsewhere.

Washington.-The French govern
ment having offered only $500 ,000. 900
for American army equipment In
France. costing $1,000. 100000. the
war department has ordered sales
organization for disposal Of the prop
erty be formed In France. Director OF
Sales Hare told special house COM
mittee investigating wHr department
expenditures abroad. Director Hare
said the French offer was made to
Chairman Parker OF the United States
liquidation committee. The offer. he
stated, included all material, including
ship docks, railroad works and equip
ment. automobile trucks and textiles.
"If France viii not pay fair lg-
ure.r the director added, I'VE will take
the stun out Of the country and sell It
elsewhere"
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1919-08-07
N, SOUTH DAKOTA, THURSDAY, AUGUST 7, 1919.

positive that the farmers would have
marketed their grain if the roads had
have been passable. The roads have
been seas of mud at times and other
wise have been rough and rutted.
The big problem before every rural
district at the present time is good
roads, Mr.. Bennett declares, and
points out that the increase in value
of Moody county land in the past
three months has been sufficient to
build good roads in all parts of the
county.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1919-08-07
Europe Facing
Fuel Shortage

Paris, Aug. Shipping and fuel
representatives of France. Belgium
and Italy conferred with Herbert
Hoover, head of the international
relief organization, and decided to
urgesthe supreme council of the peace
conference 10 appoint European
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1919-08-07
BANDITS ROB BANK
AT noon TO-DAY
GET $1,000 FROM BANK ONLY
THREE MILES FROM MIME
sofa STATE PRISON

St Paul. Aug. -Four 'unmasked
bandits at noon today robbed the
state bank at Lake Elmo, seven miles
from the Saltwater state prison, of
$4,000 in bills and escaped in an
automobile.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1919-08-07
Freight Accepted
Subject to Delay

Chicago, Aug. Railroad freight
was accepted by government lines to-
day as subject to delay on account OF
strikes. on orders issued by II. H.
Ashton. Northwestern director.
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Dated August 2. 1919.
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1919-02-08
LEGISLATURE

that they shall receive ten dollars a
day for services actually performed
with necessary expenses.
Senator Carr of st. Johnsbury pre-
sented a bill before the Senate yes
terday which would allow savings
banks and Savings Banks and Trust
companies to have surplus fund
amounting to not more than Is
per cent of the deposits and other LA
bilities. The previous amount was
10 per cent.
The usual resolution providing for
a "junket" by the committees in the
House and Senate on penal institu-
tons was introduced in the Senate
yesterday by Senator Adams of Or
ange county. The resolution autho-
rizes the committee to visit the
state prison at Windsor and the house
of correction at Rutland, investigate
the conditions and the management
and report the findings to the respec-
tive houses. Of course the resolution
includes a provision that the neces7
sary expenses of the committee be
paid and the members be excused
from the sessions of the Legislature
for the required length of time.
The Senate passed a number Of
bills without comment and ordered to
a third reading the bill permitting
justices of the Supreme court and
Superior judges who have attained
the age of 70 years to retire on half
pay, which at the present rate of
compensation for members of the
Vermont bench would be $1,000. The
bill authorizing municipal judges to
solemnize marriages was also advanc-
ed to third reading. The Senate re-
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1919-02-08
NEWPORT LOCALS

Alfred Elsnere, former proprietor
of the Atlantic and Pacific store, has
received his discharge from the army
and is visiting friends in the city.
| Rowland Rogers went to Boston
Friday noon to spend few days
with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. A. T.
Rogers.
Mrs. Stephen Keith slipped on the
! side walk Thursday night, and
/ sprained her ankle.
/ Raymond Black, son of Mr. and
Mrs. Harry Black, is quite sick with
| diphtheria symptoms.
Mrs. Earl Brown is reported on
j the sick list.
! Miss Helen Nilsson who has beer
/ nursing at Camp Fort Williams is in
the city visiting friends on few days
leave of absence.
Railroad Mems night at the. first
Congregational church, Sunday even
ing at 7.30. The male chorus of Is
voices,> with the orchestra and organ
will furnish the music. Pastor Ed
wards will give a short address.
Rev. H. T. Coontz will preach at
the Methodist church Sunday morn
ing, taking for his subject, "The Good
Fortune of Disaster" Bible school
at noon; Junior Epworth League at
four o'clock. Epworth League Bible
| Study class at $50. Lesson, Fourth
Chapter OF Daniel. At 7.3O the pas
! tor will take for his subject "The
Stump of Dagon." Prayer meeting at
7.30 Thursday evening.
Dean Dwinell arrived home from
Montpelier last night for the week
end.
Mrs. E. J. Prouty arrived home
from Boston last evening.
Jerome Fitzgerald spent the week
end in the city, visiting Ruth Annis.
Mr.. Fitzgerald is an aviator station
ed at Fort Sill, Okla.
! Secretary of State, Harry A. Black,
is at home from Montpelier, on ac-
count of the sickness of his son, Ray
mond.
i About 25 members of the Masonic
and Eastern Star orders held a social
dance in the Masonic dining rooms
Thursday evening Light refresh
ments were served, and a pleasant
time was enjoyed by all present.
E. E. Jenne and Grand Marshall, H.
A. Morse Of Bellows Falls, visited
Orleans Lodge I. o. o. F. No. Is,
of Derby, Wednesday night.
7 Miss Ruth Calkins spent the week
end with Mr.. and Mrs. Albro Hunt,
at Westfeld.
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1919-02-08

fused to pass the bill providing that
town clerks may be collectors of tax
es in certain towns after Senator
Maurice had pointed out to the mem
bers that town clerks are usually
members of the board of civil autho-
rity, which board abates taxes.
Passage was also refused the bill
relating to the use Of telephones by
county officials. The bill was passed
by the House but adversely reported
by the Senate committee on State
and Court expenses. Then Senator
Maurice persuaded the Senate to give
it favorable consideration and it was
ordered to third reading.
Yesterday, the opponents of the meas
ure were ready for the bill with their
axes and it was killed The bill would
have allowed municipal judges to use
telephones with the sanction of the
assistant county court judges. The
Senators could not be shown where
the county had any right to have jul
risdiction ever state work.
At the conclusion of the Senate
business a committee of the whole
was formed on motion of Senator
Rowland and the Senators listened
for a few minutes to John Barrett,
director general of the Pan American
Union, who spoke on the League of
Nations plan. He advocated the
adoption of the plan provided that it
would not interfere with the Monroe
Doctrine. If Europe wished to have
the United States assist in maintain
ing order and peace in the eastern
hemisphere all well and good, con-
tended Mr. Barrett, but the United
States unde.. no circumstances should
allow European countries to NEEDLE
with the American republics.
The House worked until noon dis
posing of its calendar but everything
went smoothly and no debates were
even suggested on any of the meas
ures. A resolution was introduced by
Mr.. Dyer Of Salisbury authorizing
the joint senate and house commit
tee on state institutions to visit the
state asylum for the insane at Wat
erbury, investigate conditions and
report to the Legislature. The reso-
luton was referred to the committee
on state and court expenses.
Both bran hes adjourned until 8
o'clock Monday evening.