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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-04-02

Berlin. April Am investigation
was begun this morning before the i'm
DeriaI military court into the case of
Captain Charles F-ryatt, the British
mercantile marine commander who
was executed by the Germans in 1916
after his conviction by a German
courtma rtia1 of having attempted to
ram d submarine with his vessel, the
great eastern railway steamer.
Brussels. A large number of witnesses
apneared for examination.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-04-02
HUN CHIEFS HAVE A TALK
All Parties To Join in Discussing
Question CT Holding to Danzig.

Zurich, Switzerland. April I'm
view of fresh negotiations over the
Danzig question the German cabinet
has decided to gather the chiefs of all
parties of the national assembly at
Berlin tomorrow to reach an agree
ment as to the policy that is to be
followed. according to an announce
ment by the German propaganda serv-
ice
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-04-02
MORE OUT OF WORK
Small Increase in Unemployment In
dictated by Reports.

Washington. April "A small in
crease in unemployment thrdout the
country is indicated by reports to the
United States employment service.
Thirty-six cities. which a week ago
reported unemployment of 1905 500
now estimate that the surplus labor
has increased to 1913 900.
The employment services te1e-
graphic reports on unemployment has
been delayed because of the closing of
about 800 branch offices
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-04-02
Too Fat?

a guaranteed weight reduction
method; safe, pleasant Brings slender
ness, better health and happiness Get
a small box of OH of korein at the
druggists. Follow directions You
are allowed to eat sweets. etc: no
starvation or strenuous exercising.
Your life becomes worth living with
clearer mind. improved figure. buoy
ant step. cheerfulness and optimism.
Get thin and stay so.-Adv.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1919-06-12
BUSINESS LOCALS.

One large front room, ground
floor, furnished, for rent. Phone
3466.
Strayed. Two small red calves.
notify Henry BOIL.
See Marguerite Clark as Little Eva
and Topsy. Uncle Toms Cabin, Fri
4day at Lyric.
Regular conclave Madison Com
mandry, X. T., Friday evening. Work
lin the degrees.-C. A. Trimmer, E. C.
Z Fresh skinned bullheads at Scud-
&der Bros. Phone 2207.
) Electrical repairing on short no.
5tice. Call phone 1870. Palmer &
sLee.
Fol- sale cheap. Bli~ckensderfer
typewriter. This office.
Think of your children-then OF
.pianos-then of Mitterling Piano
kHouse.
See Electric Contracting Co. for
shouse wiring estimates. Palmer &
.Lee, phone 1920.
Uncle Toms Cabin, starring Mar
guerite Clark, Friday at the Lyric.
ror sale at a bargain and easy
terms. House and lot; also eight
s.additianal lots. Inquire III. R. Hole
For Sale. One $50 share in Farm.
ers' elevator and lumber yard. b
Squires.
Special meeting of Evergreen
lodge No. IL, A. +. and A. M, Thurs
day evening. June IL. Work on the
Z. A. degree. BY order of w. M
A. w. Clark. Secy.
Until further notice the merchants
Of Madison have decided to keep open
until 8 o'clock on Wednesday eve.
nings, beginning June Is.
For Rent. Small five room cot
tage. newly papered and painted
Good well. Cistern. Seven blocks
west of Jacks restaurant. $1,000
per month. Inquire Joseph HenkiI
or Sheridan & Son.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1919-06-12

ley, Miss Edna sogn. Miss Lena
Haberger, Mrs. Chas. Bonnell and
Mrs. Clifford Hill.
A e of men is at work today
tearing down the building in which
Mrs. Jacobus and Mrs. fowler con
Quoted their art and needle business.
The plan is to begin the erection of
a new brick structure on that site
as soon as the rubbish is cleared off
the lot. Martin Berther and Jas.
Robertson are back of the building
project there and they hope to have
the masons and carpenters at work
i'm a few days. Upon the completion
of this building it will be occupied b.
the Johnson corporation who took
over the stock of furniture formerly
owned by E. l.. Peck.
The work of the year in the Mad
ison public schools practically closed
last week. The final exercises are
to be held this evening at $3.50 in
the high school auditorium, when the
years graduating class will receive
their diplomas and also the congrat-
%ulations of parents and friends. DR..
H. M. Gage, president of Huron col
lege, has been engaged to deliver the
commencement address. Some very
choice musical selections are on the
evenings program. All who are in
terested in the excellent work done
in the Madison schools should be
present to honor the large class of
graduates and thank the hard work
ing teachers for the good results ac-
complished.
Prof. and Mrs. w. r. Weide re-
Turned yesterday from a recent trip
Ito Minneapolis and st. Paul. Mrs.
Weide has been visiting her daugh-
ter, Mrs. C. l.. lands, for a period
of six weeks. She returns happy in
the knowledge of being the grand.
mother of a recent arrival in the Ian
dis home. The birth of a son bestows
upon her the new relationship. Prof
Weide went to the twin cities q few
. days ago to attend a state band tour
[ nament. Incessant rains caused tn,
postponement of that affair. Befor'
D returning, Mr.. Weide took over tn
agency for the floral products of tn,
!. l.. l.. May company, st. Paul, an,
r will transact business for them her,
: in Madison. Last Friday Mr.. Weld
attended the. funeral of a ~sister-in
| law, lately deceased.
The proprietors of the Kelley gro
4 Gerry store, together with their fore
Y of clerks and several invited guests
e repaired to the Kelley cottage at tn
( chautauqua grounds last night for
: picnic. There were twenty-seven i
the party, but only four or five wer
: brave enough to enter the rather coo
: water for a swim. Ample lunch, con
sisting of weiners, salad, sandwiches
cake, ice cream, pickles and marsh
a mallows, with plenty of coffee an,
pop, was provided for the occasion
e The evening was pleasantly spent a
games and swimming. Clayton Pow
: ers proved himself the champion higl
diver. Miss Ora Kelley took frs
e prize for the long distance swim
S Wesley Kelley was recognized as hay
ing the greatest capacity for poI
: Dyle Ireland broke all known rec
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1919-06-12

For Sale. German Baptist par
sonage and two lots; also two va
cant lots north of parsonage. Inquire
of Herman Kruger or Henry Rob-
rer.
$5 In cash for any person bringing
to my store a standard make watch
l cannot repair.-Guy f. Hanson.
For sale for less than cost. A mod
ern home. Immediate possession.
Easy terms.-D. G.. Beatty.
Boy wanted at the Sugar Bowl.
Having sold out my business, all
accounts due me must be paid before
the goth of this month";. L. Peck.
Piano for sale cheap. Inquire this
office.
Farm and city property has gone
up in the last sixty days. We have
a few choice lots in the northwest
part of the city at the old price. This
offer will last only a short time
VIM. Rowland, Agent.
Shave at the o. X.
Buy 1t from Guy K. Hanson, il II
Is diamonds or watches. where you
find the largest assortment.
For Sale. Four room cottage and
two lots.-Frank Thompson.
Farm and city property has gone
up in the last sixty days. We have
a few choice lots in the northwest
part of the city at the old price
VIM. Rowland, Agent.
For quick sale. Full blood Jersey
bull, Is months old; subject to regis.
tration.-J. w. Moffitt, phone 1888,
Wanted. Lawn moving and rus
beating. Phone 1852.
Invest a few months in a bust
ness training and insure a life of sue.
cess. Write Nettleton Commercial
College. Sioux Falls. s. D.. for cata.
logue.
The season for cement work is al
hand and l am prepared to contract
for sidewalks, foundations, ETC.
s. Thompson. Phone 3515.
Wanted. A girl for general house.
work. Two in family. Phone 3817
Wanted, girl at the Sugar Bowl.
Hogs bought at any time by #. j
Bliss at Thompson's barn. Phone
1924.
The Daily Leader gives all the
news. Enter your name On the sub
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The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1919-06-12
NEWS.


Chas. Rasch returned today from
a business trip to Oldham.
Mrs. 1. D. Lee called on friends in
Sioux Falls today.
Joseph Henkin was t~ransacting
land business in Villas yesterday.
A. M. Arneson spent the day in
Sioux Falls.
John Pulford, son of Comrade
Joseph Pulford. has returned from
military service overseas. gf
John Farmer and sister, Miss Car.
RE, left---today for Minneapolis tc
spend a week with friends.
Miss Dora Wilson has gone tc
Sioux Falls to visit her sister, Mrs
Clarence Maska.
Nora and Way Smith returned this
morning from a short visit with their
grandmother residing at Fedora.
Mrs. Lars Westby and son, veraId
are spending the day with friends in
Jackson. Mimi.
Mrs. John Cline returned from
Sioux Falls yesterday, where she at
tended a session of the Eastern Star,
Charles Robeck and son, Ernest,
were business visitors in Sioux Falls
today.
Attorney Ira F. Blewitt is at Elan
dreau today t~ransacting legal bust
ness.
Mr.. and Mrs. /. w. Seid returned
today from a business trip to Garden
City.
Miss Vernette link is in the city
from Sioux Falls. She is being en-
tertained by Miss Stella Ryan.
Mrs. Henry Minnaert departed for
Sioux Falls this morning to remain
with friends for a couple of days.
Mrs. Frances Cochrane, the recent
guest of the Walden family, return,
ed today to her home at Minneapolis
nj. G.. Gardener, a returned soldier
who has been a recent visitor in Mad.
ison, left by morning train for Indian
apolis, Ind.
ID. Clausen, a prominent banker o.
Wellsburg, Ia, was in the city yes
terday in connection with some lane
business.
Mrs. j. A. Jacobson and daughter
Mrs. j. Deragish, both of Ramona
were Madison shoppers between
trains yesterday.
Miss Della Larson, who was tn,
guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Budd'
for the past three weeks, departe,
yesterday for her home at Brookings
Miss Emma Dahl. who is employee,
at the Lake County National bank
left for Minneapolis today to enjoy
two weeks vacation.
Mrs. A. c. Floe departed this fore
noon for Mankato to bid farewell {,
a nephew enlisting for service il
France.
Mrs. Fred Lebahn, who has beer
at the Madison hospital for about tw,
weeks following an operation, wa
able yesterday to return to her HON,
at Ramona.
Mrs. j. III. Coulson, of Erwin, ha
been stopping in the city since Tues
IuUS "hiAN oNlNlioiuS hCi OOhB htH
meth, who was at the Madison hos
pital for the removal of his tonsils
E. M. Seaman, who has been in tn
employ of the Standard Oil company
went to Sioux City this forenoon I,
make arrangements for moving hi
family to that place.
Philip Kyenvold and wife came il
from Sioux Falls yesterday. Toda,
they are at Oldham calling on Mr.
and Mrs. Johnson, Mrs. Kvenvold'
parents.
C. C. Lester of Howard submitte,
to an operation at Madison hospita
Tuesday and the same forenoon tn
infant son of Mr.. and Mrs. Ed KeegaI
went through a like ordeal.
Ralph Johnson, of the Johnso
Furniture corporation, arrived in tn
city Tuesday to take over the furni
ture and undertaking business re
Gently purchased from e. l.. Peck.
Ray Jensen, who was convicte,
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1919-06-12

ords in the broad jump, and as an ex-
pert ground acrobat, Earle Kelley's
exhibition eclipsed everything else on
the program. Today the Kelley gro
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1919-06-12
THE CITY.


q Partly cloudy tonight and Friday;
probably local thunder showers to-
night and Friday; somewhat cooler
Friday and northwest portion tonight.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1919-06-12

Gerry force are complaining Of indi-
gestion and sore muscles. There Ii
thought Of making this an annual
affair.
New-York tribune., 1919-02-02

The u. S. S. Louisiana
turns transport and
brings back the boys OF
the 59thCoast Artillery.
! he reception given
these lads, who Tough.
at St. Mihiel and in
the Argonne, was the
most boisterous New
York has vet known.
Paul Thompson
New-York tribune., 1919-02-02

Clutches and splints
can't dampen the ar
dor of these dough-
boys in our national
game. ak about
morale-these Yanks
have it. 100 Gl plus.
Gillidms S'rric,.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-02-01
WHAT THE NEGRO
IS CONTENOING FOR
Wants to Practice at the Bar and
10 Serve on Juries
in Delaware.

II developed. al meeting oi the new
Afro American Political Club. held last
night ST the Office of the pr a tent, Il Ii.
Hill. al Seventh and West streets. that
that organization IS not content 10 rest
with the selection OF two Negroes as teie-
nhone messengers by tho Legislature.
we want the Negro lawyer admitted
TO the bar IN the State of Delaware,
declared a statement, offered by Ollie
WoClfcrd of SeafCrd, q member, which
was unanimously adopted We also
want Negro jurors" the statement con-
tinues III we can get this We will then
rest for a while" IF not letter from
A;r. Woolfcrd said, proposing the state
ment. and his sentiments were unanimous
II echoed. then / trust that this organl-
zation will make new ticket for 1920,
and also a new leader The colored
people down the Stale are with the 0rgan-
cation heart and hand While the
author of the statement vas detained at
home by illness. he sent the statement
accompanied by 9 letter expressing hls
personal views
In addition TO the above quotat ons
the statement denied that the Negro Is
irving 10 edge INTO political contr ! and
social equality; they have no desire 10
force themselves where they arc not want
ed What they seek IS to live IN as decent
surroundings as possible and not be etern-
allv condemned to a life IN the neglected
slums with the lowest element OF Lhelr
race"
During the meeting vote was taken
declining TO indorse the 6ve-member
school board bill, on the ground that il
does not guarantee Negro representation
on the board
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-02-01
PRODUCE STILL HIGH.
Eggs at IS Cents Retail Against
So Cents in Philadelphia; But
ter & Cents More Here.

Wilmington, curb market prices tor
produce still continue greatly III excess
of those in Philadelphia. Best country
eggs are selling wholesale here at 90
a dozen against 81 cents IN Philadelphia,
and the price is uniform throughout
the market. Process butter Is being
held at 50 cents pound rs compared
TO ~ cents in the Quaker City, and
creamery mt Go Prediction that eggs
will be down To so cents q dozen whole
sale hy Tuesday is made by dealers
long in business. All depends on the
weather. however, the mild days causing
a plentiful supply from nearby farmers.
Retail prices show less uniformity,
fresh country eggs selling as high as so
cents nj some stands while Others labeled
"best country IN some oi tho stores
are marked nj GO cents per dozen. Most
retail dealers hold them at rs cents,
however with n few selling at 20 cents
cents per dozen as against 81 cents
average in Philadclphia. Westerns
bring so cents No more storage cg,rs
arr, being handled bv wholesalers
Mountain tub" butter Is selling at
"a cents per pound retail. with Elgln
marked at s. cents Best farm butter
sells at IS cents in the majority of stalls.
Poultry remains about the same IN
price m for several weeks past Onions,
however, which sold last wear nj Sl4 per
bag and at the end of the war at 81 to
81 50, arc now held at 81 81 bag
Oranges which brought So at the end of
tho war now sell for $500 To 50, per crate.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-02-01
PEACE PACT PLANS
MAY Be KNOWN To
BERLIN VERY SOON
Elementary Terms May be Insert
cd in Conditions for Renewal of
Armistice, February IL
RUSH LEAGUE OF NATIONS
ny Associated Press to Every Evening

ny Associated Press IN Every Evcnug
Paris. Feb Preliminary peace terms
will probably be presented 10 Germany
along with conditions for further re-
newal of the armistiec this month. Recog-
nizinE the need for n return Of the world
to normal peace time basis. the nations
associated against Germany arc consider
ing making a start toward the actuai
peace treaty by inserting some of tho
elementary terms into tho conditions
which will be submitted to the German
armisticp commission on February IL
This decision rs reflected alsp on the
examination now under way 10 determine
what American troops should he kept
m occupied territory The plan IS 70 get
them NIL out N soon as IT seems advisable,
and IL has been thought that . start
might we'll he made IN iaying down the
terms Of peacc Some officials who have
been closely studying the situation br-
llevc that the armlstice itself might we'll
I've Developed into n peace treaty, just rs
they think 4 society of nations might be
developed ont If the deliberations Of tho
peace conference
President Wilson II known IN have
examined thia view and contemplated its
possibilities
No official statement If the details Of
the compromise plan for the govern
ment of the former German COLONIES by
manufactures bas been made, hut il ~
understood that the use of he word
"nulouies" m official statements does not
limit the scope Of the plan 10 former
German territory II may also apply 70
aueh territories as Mosopotamia. Armenia
anil Palestine
Chinese and japanese claims 10 Using
Tao, II Is understood. will be left for
adjustment to the League of Nations. and
Il IS also believed TINT the Same order will
prevail rs 10 Dalmatla and Alhania. over
winch italy and Ingo-Slavla arc at odds
The present program contcmpiatcs tho
hastening Of the League Of Nations plan
by the committee having It ~ charge 20
that a report may be- made before Presi-
dent Wilson departure. Tho secreiarIat
has changed Tho name Of this body 70
".rhe Commission IN the Society Of
Nations. IN Difference 70 the wishes of 4
number of delegates who regarded the usn
of tho word league as Indicating an
alliance for Offensive and defensive pur-
poses.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-02-01
SIX RA|LROADERS
FOUND GUILTY OF
THEFT CONSPIRACY
Robbery Of Freight Cars Fastened
Upon Band, Two of Whom
Are Company Police.
CASE DIFFICULT ON

Guilty, with recommendation 'o'
mercy, OF conspiracy to rob freight cars
under tho control of the United STATES
government. was the verdict brought III
by the Jury in General Sessions ourt
Yesterday against John l.. llorneri is"ss
Geisbcrt, Arthur u. tohee, John >
Oakley. Robert Mcknight and llcnry =.
Smith. all of Wilmington and NIL former
employees of the Pennsylvania, Baltimore
and Washington Railroad The trial
lasted two dayv. Thursday and FRIDAY,
and was ono of the most complicated ana
I,horious the State has had tn prosecute
IN wears One ot the convicted CON
snir,tor.. John l.. ilorncr. n special
nolicoman. was acquitted Thursday ON
another charge. hat of larceny oi ak
shirts. from freight in transit
Iiorner and Gcishcrt werc ratrounem
employed at tho yards of the company
al Edgc Moor, Oakley WAS tre,ght con
eiuctnr whose duty II was to SHUT the
freight cars in the yard. ami once.
Mcknight and Smith were ward brake
men. RAYMOND \ Elliot, another brake.
man nj Edge Moor, was freed IN Federal
rourt IN Nav of a charge of larceny IN
n similar case The State failed to obtain
evidence sufficient enough tn hold Elliot
III tho present CANf anu q A''i' f''NN go
was entered III u.
Attorney General RcInhardt, upon
whom the bulk of the prosecution rested,
told tho iurv that several months PRIOR
10 June of last wear complaint" became
numerous ~ the theft Of great vnrIety
az merchandise from box cars IN trans,t
on the pennsylvpnIa system Upwards
of 30 cars had been broken into, he send.
and railroad detectives began rigid
investigation In great many instances
he said. strong probability pointed to
the Edge Moor freight yards aH Inc
scene Of the thefts Cars were traced
10 this ward with their freight intact and
with both doors properly scaled ~
a comparative short distances away. or
AZ the first place ~ transfer, seals were
found taken from doors. boxes " ppoda
broken open and much IT their contents
missing.
DIrFICUTr sLvCTBING.
Railroad officials testified that efforts
to Obtain results from the patrolmcn and
other cnplcycs who handled The freight
cars in the Tdsr Moor ward. with regard
70 the thcfts wcrc unavailing Captain
James r. Ward, head IT the railroad
police. declared that II was Hnncr :
duty "a report cars that had been tanpor.
ed with but that no such rcTrrts were
forthcoming This assumed that car
always left the yard IN good condition,
but the thefts continued, he said. and
the complaints increased
Continued on psgr
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-02-01
PERsHING DEFENDS SOLDIERS
Americans Not Responsible For Faris
Lawlessness. He Says.
,.sn,.ia,..d lrr.n bal nucru ErenIne

ny Associsted ptean to Every Evening
Washington, Feb. l.--f;cneral Perish
ing, IN nm official telegram 10 Secretary
Baker, today. characterized tho son-
aational reports IN French newspapers
Of assaults and burglarlcs having hcen
committed IN parIs by American soldiers
as gross cxaRgcratiung.
The number of crimes committed by
American soldiers, he Eaid, WAS alnp9t
negligible considering the large nutnbci
pf men IN the vicinity. lie recommend
ed that full refutation 81 the charges
be put before the American public.
Since the conclusion of tho arrnisticc,
the report added. Paris has offered
attraction to men niechievOiisly and
criminally inclined and h8s resulted m
minor disturbances, but the military
police organization - excellent md
disorders are kept NJ minimum.
No disorders arc traceable IN any re-
spect to faulty paw systefna. says Gen.
I'ershing's Telegram. No pcnnilcss sol-
dlers arc found IN Paris There are IN
dividual cases of delayed payment due to
n change IN pay system which took place
during hopfihties Tho new pay system
enables a soldier ~ get pay from pay
master when money IS due him Generally
apeaking. the pay has been almost always
sorrocf The pay department has leen
sending uH cers 10 find castIals az our hos
pitals and elsewhere with directions to pay
men whose records are entirely lost.
Full refutatlon If the charges made
regarding crimes nnd disorders IN Psris
cannot he PIT too strongly before the
AMERICAN public
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-02-01
SAY LOAN SHARKS
PROFIT IN BONDS
Trade ON Misfortunes Of Others
and Reap Handsome Commits
sions on War SECURITIES.

Many people throughout this city
aud State are selling the Liberty bonds
they bought during the war. The reasons
for selling are usually sufficient.
Il is claimed that advantage Is being
taken of these unfortunate owners, by
some individuals and agencies, who
advertise and trade IN these bonds.
The right of these persons and agencies
10 buy and sell bonds, without paying
the regular license imposed on all regular
brokers and bankers is being lnvestl-
gated by the proper authorities.
Owners of bonds who because Of
reverses are contemplating selling their
bonds, are urged to consult their bank.
or If they are paying for the bond On the
partial payment plan, 70 see the officials
Of the Liberty Loan Bank 600'2 Market
street, and learn how they may dispose
oi their bond udiciously
John Richardson. JT.. manager Ot the
Liberty Loan Bank. said today, when
asked about the trading in bonds
What we want To do is to try and
help the man or women, VINO through
some financial distress, needs TO dispose
of bond they have bought or are buying.
We know that there are some people
not doing a regular brokerage or bank
ing btsiitss WHO art pIuittinS upon tne
misfortunes of those who have met with
bad luck
we know they are making hand
some living, according to the stories
brought to us by their victims There
is way Of selling the bonds, and re-
ceiving the true value for them ut the
time Of the sale, which is not given by
these free lance traders, and lhat8 why
ne want to help the loan sellers They
should 20 either to their bank or come
to the Liberty Loan Bank, aud ne shall
tell them what 10 do