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The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1919-12-02
TWO BANKS FAIL
IN FIVE YEARS
SOUTH DAKOTA'S FINANCIAL IN
sTITUTIONs MAKING ExCEL-
LENT RECORD.

Pierre, Dec. 2.-The state banking
department has taken possession of
the Pukwana State bank, the second
bank which has failed in the state
since the going into effect of the
state bank guaranty law. The de-
posits which will be paid by the
guaranty fund amount to about
$150,000. The assets are shown to
be practically the same amount, but
the reason given for taking charge
of the affairs of the bank Is short
age in resources. worthless and
doubtful paper, resulting In the i'm
pairment of the capital stock, and al
so impaired reserves"
This Is the second bank failure
in South Dakota for more than five
years, and the depositors are not
worrying about their accounts. as
they will all be paid through the
bank guaranty fund as soon as proof
Of claims can be filed with the de-
partment, and the bank will be clos
ed up and collections Of the assets
made through the department to re-
imburse the guaranty fund out Of
which depositors are paid.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1919-12-02
WILSON UNABLE
TO WALK
PERSISTENT REPORTS THAT HE
IS PARTIALLY PARALYZED.

Washington, Dec. 2.-There has
been a revival of deep anxiety con-
cerning the condition of President
Wilson, giving rise to renewed dis
cussion of the difficulties of admin
istering the government for a pro-
longed and indefinite period without
an active executive.
Reports are persistent that the
president is partially paralyzed and
that this condition accounts for the
established fact that he has not walk
ed since he was allowed to leave his
bed a fortnight ago, and that he Is
signing papers with his left hand.
When Admiral C. T. Grayson, the
presidents personal physician, was
asked concerning the report that the
president is paralyzed, he replied:
II cannot say anything about that.
must adhere to my policy of neith-
er affirming nor denying reports in
circulation concerning the presidents
illness
What do you consider his gen.
eral condition." the physician was
asked.
"He is improving slowly, but
steadily improving" said DR.. Gray
son. "He is attending to such busi-
ness as is urgent, but l am permit
ting him to, do no more than is
absolutely imperative.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1919-12-02
Fatal Wreck On
the Milwaukee

Aberdeen, Dec. 2.--As the result
of rear-end collision on the Mil
waukee road near Glenham, one
Aberdeen man is dead and another
badly injured.
The dead man Is L.. j. O'Connor,
brakeman, who resided at 113 Sec
ond avenue northeast. He died at
the Momrifge hospital, twelve hours
after the accident occurred.
Conductor George E. Berg of 502
First street south. was badly cut
about the face and head and his
body severely bruised. He Is still
in the hospital at Mobridge. and is
expected to recover.
The wreck was caused when a To-
comotive came from behind and
struck the cobaase of the freight
train. the men being asleep within
the car. This was at an early hour
Saturday morning. O'Connor who
was badly hurt internally was taxi
en- to the hospital at Mobridge where
he died at 1880 yesterday.
The young brakeman was 28 years
6f age and had been married six
years to Miss Anna Zick. whose par
ents live east Of the city.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1919-12-02
CUT IN
RAILWAY SERVICE
PREDICTED THAT MANY PASSEN-
GER TRAINS WILL BE
REMOVED.

Sioux Falls, Dec. 2.-That train
service out of the Twin Cities would
probably be curtailed by taking off
100 trains was the information car
ried by the Assoc lated Press dis
patches this afternoon. Local train
men have no official orders today
that any Of the trains running on
the Omaha or Great Northern out
Of Sioux Falls would be removed,
but it is possible If the order goes
through in the Twin Cities that Sioux
Falls will be included in the list of
cities to lose trains.
The Milwaukee took off several
trains out of Sioux Falls last week
and the announcement today regard
ing the possibility of the early cur
failing of further trains is not sur
prise. The curtailment is only tenn
porary and Is being done for the con-
servation of coal.
Illinois Central officials stated to-
day they had received no orders in
regard to curtailing their service,
but frankly admitted it might hap
pen soon.
The Rock Island anticipates no
change. as that road now runs but
one passenger train each way and
one freight train. the same, each
day.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1919-12-02
COAL PRODUCTION
BELOW NORMAL
LAST WEEKS OUTPUT LESS
THAN so PER CENT AACORD-
ING TO GOVERNMENT.

Washington, d. c., Dec. 2.-The
pinch of the coal shortage promised
tonight to force the adoption of dras-
tic measures to avert an actual
famine. A vacation of one month by
the soft coal miners has brought on
conditions like those prevailing dur
ing the wars In many sections. but
wartime restrictions have not alto
gether checked the drain on coal
piles.
Not much .hope was held out by
officials tonight for early produc-
tion of bituni nous coal in quantities
sufficient to permit the maintenance
of the present reserves, under super
vision of the railroad administra-
tion's central coal committee. The
latest authentic figures show that
last weeks soft coal output did not
reach SO per cent of normal produc-
tion. This meant, officials explain
ed. that local needs must be met
from the supplies being distributed
through the central committee,
whose stocks aggregated about g.
100000 tons when the miners quit
work. No figures were available to-
day as to the exact amount now on
hand. h.. ps1
While regional coal committees
acting under instructions from
Washington have been dealing out
coal sparingly, further drastic re-
strictions have been agreed upon by
the central committee. They will be
put into effect whenever the region
al committees are unable to meet
the situation with local regulations.
Details have not been made public,
but 1t is known that the plan pro-
vides for tremendous reduction in
soft coal consumption.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1919-12-02
Consolidation Idea
Is Spreading

Canton, Dec. ELECTIONS on the
subject ofsconsolidating the country
schools of the state in many sect ions
to obtain greater efficiency, are ex-
pected to be called in numerous
townships this winter. Before the
recent statewide drive in South Da-
kota for the betterment of rural
school conditions. the first of it's
kind to be undertaken in this coun-
try, South Dakota had but 100 con-
solidated rural schools and expects
to have fully zoo within a year ac-
cording to Fred l.. Shaw, state SUI
perintendent of instruction.
The result of the drive is becom-
ing apparent with increasing agita-
tion in numerous parts of the state
and already an election has been
called in Sully county for December
to decide IL the voters desire a con-
solidated school at Onida. Move
ments are on foot for similar elec-
tions in McCook county for a school
at Montrose, and for consolidation
of Canva and Vermillion townships
in Miner county.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1919-12-02
PRESIDENT WILSON
SENDS MESSAGE
URGES EXTREME PROGRAM OF
RECONSTRUCTION LEGISLA-
TION.

Washington, Dec. 2.-President
Wilson today sent to congress a mes
sage urging an extreme program Of
reconstruction In legislation. His
communication was devoted entirely
to the great problems confronting
the nation.
Legislation was urged to curb
Bolshevism in America. reduce. liv-
ing costs, remove grievances Of la
Dor. which are causing industrial
trouble, aid farmers to produce big
ger crops, simplify the system of tax
alton built up during the war, con-
troll government expenditures by
the budget system and care for the
nations soldiers and sailors who
have left the service. Though the
president several times referred to
the peace treaty and league of ma
tions, he did not discuss the treaty
situations. He will do so in a later
message, according to reliable infor-
nation. He will also deal later with
the railroad question, he informed
congress. Much of his message was
devoted to railroad problems. He
urged the establishment of princi-
pies regarding the labor laid down
in the league of nations. Develop
ment of the forest resources and fed
eral aid in building of good roads on
a more extensive basis was urged.
The president suggested the estab-
lishment of tribunal before which
disputes between capital and labor
could be taken for settlement
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1919-12-02
HOmestake Mine
Fire Under Control

Lead, Dec. 2.-Presence of gas
both in the mine and on the streets
of the city is taken to indicate that
the water in the Homestake, which
is being flooded. has reached the
fire and that within few days the
flames that have proved so costly
to the big gold mine will be under
control.
While the flooding has taken long
er than was at first anticipated.
many obstacles having been encoun-
tered, progress this week has been
good and it is felt that the company
can soon commence "unwatering." /"
The water has reached about forty
feet above the 700-foot level and
will probably stop At the GOO level.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1919-12-02

the form of rain which froze as II
fell last night later turning to sleet.
Today snow flurries were reported
generally from Missouri, Kansas.
Oklahoma and the Texas panhandle.
Temperatures ranged we'll above
zero but no reports had been re-
ceived at the weather bureau here
from western Kansas. Amarillo,
Texas, reported 16 degree above
zero and Witchita, Kan. Is. AT
Kansas City, it was "a degrees this
morning.
Coupled with the continued cold
weather is a serious shortage of fuel
and from many towns came reports
of drastic efforts to secure wood or
coal.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1919-12-02

dorsed the league Of nations cove
nant without amendments but with
reservations, this was included in a
platform assailing democratic ex-
travagance and praising republican
economy. 1t was adopted plank by
plank during two hours debate.
Democrats adjourned until this
afternoon, after an address by Rep
resentative Candy. There were indi-
cations that nominations in both con-
ventions would be delayed until late
this afternoon or evening.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1919-12-02
A New Triangle
Case At Webster

Webster. Dec. 2.-Local author
tiles are trying to determine whether
a case which arose here has the
eternal triangle.
J. w. Falkner. of Andover. COM
plained to the sheriff and caused the
arrest Of Robert McKane on a statu-
tory charge and the latter was un-
able to obtain bonds.
On later information the deputy
sheriff went again to Andover and
this time arrested Falkner on infor-
nation sworn to by his wife, who ac-
cuses him of trying to kill her.
Faikner was arraigned and placed
under $500 bonds to keep the peace.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1919-12-02
Sioux City to
Economic Coal

Sioux City, Dec. drastic steps
were taken Saturday night by the
coal commission of the chamber Of
commerce to conserve the fuel sup
ply in Sioux City. Street car serv-
ice outside of rush hours will be cur
tailed one-half, office buildings, re-
tail stores, banks and other places of
business will be closed at 4:30
o'clock daily. The windows wfll be
discontinued. Hcuseholdefs are
urged TO use every precaution to con-
serve fuel and to keep unnecessary
lights out.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1919-12-02
Southwest in
Grip of Winter

Kansas City. Mo-, Dec. with a
thin coating of ice over everything
and snow or sleet falling in near
~ all sections, the southwest today
was in the grip Of winter. Under
the weight Of the ice, telephone and
telegraph wires snapped and COM
munication was paralyzed through
out the section. Railroad traffic
was interfered with but 1t was said
trains were running within . half to
two hours Of schedule. The storm
struck the southwest yssterday n
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1919-12-02
Red Cross
Seal Campaign

Huron, Dec. 2.-The Red Cross
Seal campaign is opening big. c. c..
Baker. Of Britton. Liberty speaker
for Marshall county, wires d. M.
Phelps, of Huron. state publicity di-
rector. that Marshall county's quota
of $1,000 was oversubscribed at
noon today. DR.. H. M. Gage. an
nouncad today that the South Da-
kota Educational association endors-
cd the Christmas ssal campaign and
pledges support. Is 4,
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1919-12-02
Strike Ties Up
Textile Mills

Fall River. Mass, Dec. 2.-vir-
tAally all the textile mills In this
city. employing $4,000 operatives.
were tide up today for a 25 per cent
increase In wages. The demands
were made by members of the Ma
tional Amalgamation of Textile OPP
eratives, numbering approximately
1000. Their leadership was largely
followed by the unorganized work
ers.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1919-12-02
COAL SHORTAGE
BECOMING ACUTE
WARTIME COAL CONSUMPTION
BECAME EFFECTIVE TO-DAY.

Chicago, Dec. 2.-Industrial life
of the middle west was slowly but
surely being stilled today by the coal
hsortage. Renewal of wartime re-
storation on coal consumption was
effective today. No coal will be dis
tributed to industries which are not
necessary to the well-being of the
public.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1919-12-02
STATE CONVENTIONS
At PIERRE TODAY
THREE PARTIES ORGANIZE CON-
MENTIONS FOR NOMINATION
OF CANDIDATES.

Pierre, Dec. 2. $3.50 p. NJ
"Americanism." This was
unanimously adopted as the
paramount issue of next years
national political campaign by
the state republican conven-
tion this afternoon. "Republi-
canism." was adopted by the
state republican convention
as the paramount state is
issue.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1919-12-02
Germany Will Not
Recede from Position

Berlin, Dec. 2.-Germany will not
recede from her position refusing to
accept allied demands for the sur
render of her docks and shipping to
pay for the sinking of the German
fleet in Scapa Flow. was stated semi
officially.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1919-12-02
Officials Doubtful
of Jenkins Case

Washington, Dec. 2.-Carranxa is
expected to reply by the end OF the
week to Americas last note request
ing Jenkins release. Officials are
expeCting aoother refusal.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1919-12-02
Carranza Soldiers
Slain BY Villistas

Ell Paso. Texas. Dec. "A sensa-
tional story of the slaughter of 100
Carranza soldiers of Rancheo Epeuo
garrison by 1000 Villistas is given
credence along the border despite Of
ficial denials
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1919-12-02
SELECTED AS
SECRETARY OF COMMERCE.

Washington, Dec. .. - Josshua
Willis Alexander. congressman from
Missouri has been selected by Presi-
dent Wilson - secretary Of COM
morco. eucooodirS p~sa-,s
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1919-12-02
Death of III. C. Frick,
Steel Magnate

New York. Dec. 2.---Henry Clay
Frick, steel magnate died today OF
ptomaine poisoning.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-08-19

China pheasants are becoming so
plentiful that the outskirts OF the city
are horboring them, says G. X. Gran
ston, who reports five young birds hav-
ing been disporting in his back yard
yesterday. Two more we're seen near
by. Mr.. and Mrs. cranston live on
the north side and have often seen
China roosters in the nearby field.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-08-19

pretty arrangement OF goldenglow.
ent flowers and potted plants decked
the rooms. Mrs Cooper is a charm
INK Young woman, the daughter Of
Mrs. \ Compton, SEQ College street.
She has wide circ.e of friends. Mr.
Cooper is a well known young Pendle-
ton businessman and after a short
wedding trip to Portland and the
coast the young couple will make their
home on Ccsbie street In this city.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-08-19

The young ones seen yesterday were
quite tame and when frightened by
o passing auto flew across the street
into the Sturgis yard where they again
ate with aviaity and no evident fear.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-08-19
Bill Darby Coming Homc.

Bill Darby. who was with the Cen~
trail Meat Market before his enlist
ment in the Canadian army. is leav-
ing Montereal tonight with Pendletoh
at his destination. He has been in the
service for the past five years. 1t is
expected that he will arrive here Mon
day or Tuesday.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-08-19

Among Hermision visitors IN Pen
dieton yesterday were Mrs. ]. w, Nc
Dermid. and daughter, Or. J. IL. Pcad,
Frank Knapton and p. u. SisceL
Mrs. Fay lie Grow and Mrs Ralph
McIcwen of Athena. were in Pendle-
ton yesterday.
MIR. and Mrs. George Hartman of
this city. and MIR. and Mrs. Phil Wi
mans OF waila Walla, who have been
enjoying a motor trip through British
Columbia. are now at Gearhart where
they are Interested spectators at the
big golf tournament.
Mrs. Sadie Baum Wise. little son and
her mother Mrs n. r. Baum. arrived
home from seattle this morning. Mrs.
Wise had cottage at the beach for a
month.
Dr. and Mrs. G. c. Sturgis who have
been spending the past week in Pen>
dieton expect to leave Thursday for
Boston where they will make their
home for the next year.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-08-19

Mrs. Roy Alexander. who has been
convelescing at the Open Air sani-
torium in Milwaukee. has practically
recovered and next Monday will leave
the sanitorium. She will remain in
Portland under the care of a doctor
however and will be the guest OF Mr.
and Mrs. w ]. Patterson. relatives of
Mr.. Alexander.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-08-19
Young Couple issued License,

Mark B. Cooper. aged 10, and Miss
Charlotte Compton, aged 1S, both Of
Pendleton. were issued marriage IL
cense late Monday afternoon by Coun-
ty Clerk Brown.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-08-19
Tcmpcrat,,ra 90 To-day.

Todas's temperature is 80. with the
prospect that the mercury will go
higher as the day advances. Yesterday
the temperature rose to 03. The
weather is clair and no clouds mar
the brightness of the heavens.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-08-19

over BY Mrs. Charles Hamilton, Mrs,
Henry Dixon Jones. Mrs. +. Il. Judd
and Mrs, John Vert. They were as
sisted by Miss Catherine Thompson,
Miss Madeline burgess, Miss Daphn-
Swearingen, Miss Helen Johns. Miss
Mary Johns, Miss Elsie Fitzmaurice.
Mrs. William Lowell Mrs. Guy Boy
den and Mrs. II. ]. Warner. The punch
howl was in charge Of Mrs Fay 10
Grow and Miss Thelma Thompson
while Mrs. Charles Marsh and Mrs.
Ralph McEwcn assisted about tho
rooms. Miss Betty BOND, in fluffy
white frock opened the door for tho
guests on their arrival
a quiet but exceedingly pretty
home wedding was solemnized last
evening when Miss Charlotte Compton
became the bride of Mark b, Cooper,
the service being read in the presence
OF few intimate friends and rela-
tives at the Compton home by the
Rev. J. e. ireland. The bride was
lovely in blue taffeta frock draped
with Georgette crepe. Neither she
nor the bridegroom were attended. A
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-08-19
OF NATIONAL LIFE
CONTINUED from Page ID

ask is what is the prospect of our re-
ceiving those treaties for action
81 think it is very good" replied the
president. so far as can judge from
dispatches and from my colleagues on
the other side of the water. the chief
delay is due to uncertainty as to what
Is going to happen to this treaty which
is the model of the others. ] think
lay"
Claim Not Waived.
WASHINGTON. Aug. .1s.--President
Wilson told the foreign relations COM
mittee the United States had not
waived its claim for reparation for
the Lustania sinking. but the amount
of reparation awarded America rests
with the reparations commission. The
president said he claimed nothing un-
der the general reparntion clauses be-
cause rhe 4'coveted the advantages
that would give us in the counsels of
the world
Article Ten Discussed.
The president added, however. with
reference to. article ten; Il do hope
we're at liberty cciften;po aaneously
with out acceptance of the treaty to
interpret our moral obligations unde,
that article He also declared there
could be no reasonable objection to
interpretations accompanying the act
of ratification provided they don't
form part of the ratification resolu>
tion. That article ten may sometime
impose on the United states COMPEL
ing moral obligation" the preslden.
did not deny. but when the time comes.
he asserted, complete freedom of ac>
tion remains with the United States.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-08-19
Is Operated Upon.

The daughter of Mr.. and Mrs John
Brosman is convalescing in st. An
thongs where she underwent an op-
GRAFTON for tonsils today.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-08-19

are being sent out to persons on the
list last year who have been missed
by the assessor this year to be filled
out and returned. There are several
persons throughout the county who
have been missed and an attempt will
be made by letter to locate these per-
sons
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-08-19

Has ToDsiis Out.
The son of Gunder Terjeson Is in
st. Anthony's hospital where he had
his tonsils removed this morning.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-08-19

Several hundred matrons and maids
called at the attractive Sturgis Home
on Wilson street yesterday between
the hours of four and six to greet Mrs.
cyrus G. Sturgis. in whose honor, Mrs.
Lima III. Sturgis and Mrs. James H.
Sturgis were hostesses at charmingly
appointed reception. Great bowls of
goidenglowt decked the room in which
the hostesses and honor guest receie-
ed and a similar arrangement of blos-
SONS lent charm to the dining room
where the serving table was presideo
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-08-19

Assessment Lists Going Out.
Lists of personal taxable property
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-08-19

Mrs. r. Il. Chloupck and sons, John
and Tom. left yesterday for Hidaway
Springs where they will spend a week.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-08-19

Mr.. and Mrs. James Johns have re-
turned from short visit in Spokane.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-08-19
DISORDERS IN SOFIA.

LONDON. Aug. 10.-Sanguinary dis
orders in Sofia, the Bulgarian capital
are reported in dispatches stating that
demonstrators gathered in front of the
palace demanding the abdication or
King Boris and the esta blishment OF a
republic. The rioters were dispersed.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-08-19

Mr. and Mrs. E. o. Williams and
children have returned from Bingham
Springs where they had been for two
weeks.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-08-19

f. J. Murphy and Miss Jane MUIR
ply left yesterday by auto for Spo-
kane. Mrs. Murphy and Miss Edna
Murphy who have been visiting in
Spokane, win return with them.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-08-19

Mfs. William Spencer and Mrs. Jo-
sic Jones, both of Heppner, are guests
IN Pendleton. Mrs Spencer is visiting
her cousin. Mrs. George Fell, and Mrs.
Jones is the guest of her sister Mrs.
w. L. Brock.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-08-19
SOCIAL AND PERSONALS

Mrs w. t. Thompson returned sun
day from Spokane where She has been
visiting for two weeks. She spent
part of her visit at Hayden Lake. a
Spokane summer resort Edward
Thompson is expectcd to arrive home
from there this afternoon.