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The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1919-07-03
Worlds Largest DirigibIe, British
R34, Well On Its Way Across
the Atlantic.
FOG CUTS ITS SPEED
Expected to Land in Long Island July
Fourth-Frst Lighter Than Air
Craft to Make the
Attempt.

London, July 3.-The great British
attempt a transatlantic flight, was
400 miles out 10 hours and 20 minutes
after leaving East Fortune, Scotland.
The dirigible was directly west of
its starting point and was making 40
miles an hour.
This information, contained in the
latest wireless dispatch from her by
the admiralty, stated that all was go
ing well on board.
Fog Reduces Speed.
Shortly after noon the air ministry
received a wireless saying the R34
had encountered a thick fog 430 sea
miles out from its starting point and
had reduced her speed to 80 knots.
Largest DirieibIe in World.
The dirigible-the largest in the
world-began its transatlantic flight
at 2:40 a. m, taking the air from East
Fortune, Scotland. The wireless stat
ed the craft had averaged 40 knots
up to that hour. Its slightly reduced
speed was believed to have resulted
from encountering head winds.
The balloon had changed its course
slightly and was headed a little north
of west
Bugles sounded at 1927. calling the
ship from it's airdTome. AT l:47 the
dirigible was in position to fly. As
searchlights lit up the sky, the crew
clambered aboard Six hundred men
were employed to bring the dirigible
from its shed.
As the great adventure neared, the
crew became visibly excited.
Lieutenant Commander Zachary
Lansdowne of the United States navy,
making the trip at the invitation OF
the British navy, emerged from his
cabin In fur and resembling an arctic
explorer. Flushed and smiling, he
said:
Il feel great; | would rather fly
across than travel In boat. The ele-
ments will be smoother and personal
danger does not exist. The weather is
almost ideal"
R34 Disappears in Mist.
Bound for America, the R34 disap
peared into the mist soon after leaving
the ground. Major Scott, commander
of the ship, said he expected to reach
Long Island July A.
Commander Landsdowne will be Civ
en- the honor of steering the big boat
to its landing place at Hazelhurst
Deck One-eighth Of Mile Long.
Major Scott voiced the sentiments
of the crew when he said:
Il haven't the slightest doubt that
we will reach America"
Commander Landsdowne told the
correspondent the officers would take
turns steering.
When not working" he said, I'VE
can remain in the cockpit or upstairs
There need be no lack Of physical ex
ercise. Ii We wish we can take consti
tutionals up and down the deck, which
is an eighth of mile long, or car
climb the ladder to gun platform OF
top OF the gas bag where there Is 3
place for two-ipch cannon"
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1919-07-03

Berlin, July 3.-The tenth German
trades union congress was opened at
Nuremberg with an address by Carl
Rudolph Legien, president of the Ger
man federation OF trade unions and
pne OF the German commissioners who
went to Versailles to receive the
lerms OF peace from the Allies. There
was remarkable attendance, there
being present 664 delegates represent
ing 81 unions, and many foreign visi-
tors, some of whom came from Stock
holm, Copenhagen, Christiania. AM
ltsrdam and Berna
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1919-07-03
WARsHlPS TO MEET WILSON
Secretaries Daniels and Baker May
Go on Flagship.

Washington, July 3.-Tentatiye
plans for the welcoming of President
Wilson at New York provide for part
of the Atlantic fleet to meet the
George Washington at sea and escort
her into port. The welcoming com
mittee will be aboard the Pennsyl-
vania, Admiral Wilson's flagship.
Secretaries Daniels and Baker are
expected to be among officials who
viii greet the President.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1919-07-03
TEIGEN CALLED AS WITNESS
Takes Stand for State In Trial at
jackson.

A Teigen, former leader of the Nation1
al Nonpartisan league, was called as a
witness for the state at the trial of A.
C. Townley and Joseph Gilbert, Non
partisan league chieftains, who are
charged with conspiracy to commit dis
loyalty.
Prosecuting Attorney E. H. Nicholas
announced that he intended to ques-
tion the witness regarding any con.
ferences which Teigen may have had
with Townley concerning the attitude
Of Townley toward the prosecution OF
the war.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1919-07-03
TERMINAL STATION ON FIRE
Blaze Breaks Out In New York EIe-
vated Structure.

New York, July 3--The Sixth ave.
nue. elevated structure at South ferry
at the southern end of Manhattan
island caught fire.
First reports were that several
trains containing passengers were
burning. Three alarms were turned in.
With the spread of the flames the
Staten island and municipal ferry ter
minal was threatened with destruo
ton.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1919-07-03
GIVES $4,000 TO CHARITY
Tex Rlckard Pays Money to Ohio
Boxing Commission.

Toledo, Ohio, July 3.-Toledo's s
charities were enriched by 100000
when Tex Rickard, promoter of the
Willard-Dempsey heavyweight champ
ionship contest here Friday, turned
over this amount to c. F. Wall, chair
man of the Toledo boxing commits.
sion and Director of Public Safety.
The money represents the first pay
ment of seven per cent of the gross
gate receipts promised to Toledo's
charities.
Later, more money is due the char.
fly fund.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1919-07-03
HOUSE BLOWN OVER; 5 KILLED
Eight Known Dead In North Dakota
Storm District.

Eight Known Dead In North Dakota
Storm District.
Minot, N. d., July 3.-Mrs. Einnes
Holgerson and nephew, John Holger-
son, John Olson, Arthur Wilson and
Gunder Larson were killed at Larson's
home, 21s miles south of Alamo, In
the late storm, according to first de-
tailed information received from the
devastated section.
Mrs. Holgerson and nephew and Oh
son and Wilson were returning to their
homes about $3.50 p. m, and went into
Larsons house to avoid the storm.
The wind blew the house over and
killed the five. Searching parties
found the bodies under the timbers.
Eight persons altogether are known to
have been killed by the storm.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1919-07-03
SENDS WARNING TO RUSSIA
United States viii Resent Mistreat-
ment of Americans.

Washington, July 3.-The Russian
soviet government was warned by the
United States, in a message sent
through the American legation at
Stockholm, that reprisals against
American citizens in Russia would
arouse intense sentiment in the
United States against the soviet
heads.
The warning was contained In a
cablegram sent by Acting Secretary
of State Philips.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1919-07-03
KELLER GOES TO CONGRESS


st. Paul, July 3~-The election OF
Oscar Keller, Independent Republican,
to congress from the Fourth Mime
sofa district, was assured in returns
received from all but two of the lao
precincts In the district, which EN-.
braces st. Paul and small adjoining
rural district. Keller led Carl w. Cum.
minis, nominated by the Republican
convention. With two precincts miss.
ing the vote was Keller, 9,278; Cum.
Minis, 1887: O'Brien, $500.
The seat was made vacant by the
death last spring OF Representatif6
Carl G. Van Dyke. Democrat
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1919-07-03
Change In Rail Directorate

Washington, July 81. III. Hustis,
district director of railroads for New
England, resigned to resume his work
as receiver for the Boston & Maine.
Director General Hines appointed as
his successor p. r. Todd, now assis
ant director.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1919-07-03
FIRES ARE LESS MENAclNe
Wind Shift Helps FuuitIves In Michi-
gan Forest eIaxes.

Sault Ste. Marie, Mich, July 3.--Re-
ports from the territory extending 40
miles westward from here over which
forest fires were sweeping indicated
that shifting winds we're aiding the
Are fighters and that Trout Lake, Raco,
Eeney and other menaced villages may
be saved from destruction.
Forest rangers and villagers were
still battling the flames which spread
rapidly over large areas Of Chippewa.
Luce, Schoolcraft and MackiEac cOun'
ties owing to the prolonged drought
Evening star., 1919-02-22
Two Sides to Reconstruction

DR.. Addison, who until recently
presided over the British ministry of
reconstruction, said in recent ad-
dress:
"There are two sides to the work
of reconstruction. It is concerned
both with the questions which will
arise in the natural course in this and
every other country, when the war
ends and the nation is switched back
into the activities of peace time; and
it has to give shape and satisfaction
to the strong feeling which has arisen
in all sections of the community among
men and women of the most widely
different opinions and outlook, that
! there is very much to be ashamed of
when we look back to the conditions
of July, 1914, and that, out of justice
to the living and out of reverence for
the dead, we are called to rebuild the
national life on better and more en-
during foundation"
This task has been committed to
! Lloyd George and his supporters. They
| carried the day in the latest appeal to
the country by sweeping majority
They are just beginning their iabors
Their diffienlties are many; but their
credit is high, and their experiences as
Legislators very considerable.
With N tho task of Yeconstxuctaen
has bssn esmmittsd t. 6hA sspabIiaans
Their majority was mot as 1Args a.
Evening star., 1919-02-22
Petty Naval Graft.

Charges that certain officers OF the
Navy have been guilty of corrupt
practices in the enrichment and pro
motion of men seeking ''safe" herths
in the naval establishment to escape
more dangerous assignments under the
sslective draft law do not signify that
the practice was characteristic or
widespread. So far as the facts are
disclosed there were only a few IN
stances of improperly. In any large
establishment there may at any time
develop venality on the part OF few
men, in position to misuse their au-
therity and influence. In time of
peace petty officers of the Navy have
been found praetieing graft in the rec
ommendation of promotions and have
been promptly and properly punished
In the rRsh of expansion it was in
evitable that some such cases would
occur. Fortunately they have been
detected, and it is to be expected that
those guilty viii be given the penal
ties that attach to their offenses. Con
fidence in the Navy is not shaken by
these disclosures The standard of in
tegrity is high and has been main
tanned wonderfully we'll during the
war period.
Evening star., 1919-02-22
Poland RECOGNIZED. =

Formal decision has been reached at
Paris to recognize the Polish govern
ment headed by Paderewski. There
was no reason to doubt eventual recog-
| milton OF Poland. From the beginning
of the war there has been no question
as to the revival of Poland as an in
dependent state, save III the event of
victory for the central powers. Inclu-
sion of the major part of PosHania,
or German Poland, within the new
Polish state by the provisional boun-
dairy delimited by the new armistiee
terms was clear token of the purpose
of the allies to accept a truly reunited
Poland as national entity, with fuil
rights as member of the family of
nations.
Questions remain to be settled, how.
ever, notably the question of Danzig
and Poland's access to the sea. That,
as has been pointed out, is matter
of concern not merely for the Poles,
but for all of Europe, in respect to
insurance against future war through
a combination of Germany and Russia
There is also the question of the coal
mines of Austria SHesia, now claimed
by both Poland and Gzechosloyakia
There is furthermore the question of
the oil fields of Galieia, claimed by
both Poland and Ukrainia. There are
boundary questions still to be adjust
ed in the west, where the provisional
line fails to include within Polish area
Fterriteries which are claimed by the
Poles on ethH8graphie grounds. Nor
does the provisional boundary finally
determine the future of German 81
lesia, which Poland also claims to be
in large part Polish, ethnographieally
and historically.
These questions win be worked out
at Paris and the decision will be final,
if the allies have the power of enfere-
ing their DEGREES. There are now no
riyalries in Poland. The government
at Warsaw is tremendously supported.
Political factions will doubtless develop
and parties viii form and governments
will change, but for the present there
is unity and a constructive program
has been outlined for the rehabilita-
ton of the country and the establish
ment of its finances on a sound basis.
Just at this time the most serious prob
lem of the Poles relates to the cur
reney, which in the course of their oe-
eupation ofeRussian Poland the Ger
mans managed to confuse seriously by
the floating of great quantity of Ber-
lin printed notes. They did the same
thing in Rumania, and the present
troubles in that country are in large
measure due to the confusion that re-
suited,
Evening star., 1919-02-22
mission to the Senate for ratification.
What do the people think of the propo-

mission to the Senate for ratification.
What do the people think of the propo-
sition as it stands9 And, if it is not
acceptable in its present form, what
changes should be made in order to
insure its servieeableness in operation
in American interests Or do they
want anything of the kind whatever ?
1t is probably a safe guess that if
the President had suspected the turn
things have taken he would have put
himself in communication with the
committees of Congress before leaving
the country. AT that time, however,
he had nothing definite in hand, and
the committees, with nothing definite
to guide by, would probably have hesi-
tated about making suggestions. Still,
it would have been something to the
advantage of both had there been a
meeting.
Let it be assumed that the senators
who are supporting the President are
governed solely by their convictions.
and that the same is true of senators
who are opposing him. The one desire
doubtless is to help advance American
interests For, unless America re
mains strong, she will be unable to
contribute anything of consequence to
the future well-being of the world.
Evening star., 1919-02-22
that secured by Lloyd George, but
large in the circumstances. They will

that secured by Lloyd George, but
large in the circumstances. They will
control the new Congress, and have
men of capacity and experience to the
fore. They should be able to officer
both houses in way to give great
confidence to the country.
The American task is very large, and
likely to test the most experienced
legislators to the utmost. 1t is to be
doubted, indeed, if its full size rs as
yet appreciated, We may expect as
we go forward developments that will
add to our difficulties-new phases OF
an already complicated situation.
But, come what way, we must tackle
what comes. We cannot return to con-
ditious just as they existed before the
war, for they no longer exist. Neither,
if we tried, could we restore them. In
their old forms, they are no more.
The country. of course, must ad-
vance. In the lexicon of this day the
word standpatter has no place. We
are all progressives. But the pro
gressives must be classified Mere
movement is not progress. The cues
tions are: What is your goal? How
soon do you expect to reach it? What
will be necessary to take you there's
MANY men of many minds" And
the many men who will make sus-
gestions as to what should be done will
in some instances be dealing with
questions either new or, if old, In new
forms,
Our foundations are sound; and we
have only to keep them in use and
mind to meet successfully all the re-
quirements of a day to which two
years ago nobody was looking
Evening star., 1919-02-22
The Public and the League.
This is from a news story


asThe Presidents address in Boston
next Monday will be delivered extern
poraneously. He is expected to speak
in a general way about his mission
TO France and its results, leaving a de-
tailed discussion of the peace confer
ence and the league of nations for his
dinner conference Wednesday evening
with members of the congressional
foreign affairs committees"
1t is not to be inferred from this
that the President has one message
for the public and another for the for
eign affairs committees of Congress
He could not afford to reserve anything
of material value for communication in
confidence to the committees, nor the
committees afford to receive, and,
later, be Influenced in their actions by
any such confidential information.
The only proper way to consider this
important matter is in the light of its
unusual and far-reaching character
Both the President and Congress are
representatives of the people, and alike
answerabie to the people. And, just
now, the people are profoundly stirred
by the controversy which has sprung
up over the league of nations. Hence
everything of value bearing on the
matter should be laid before them in
full and authoritative form.
This is the more imperative by rea
son Of the fact that what the Presi
dent has brought with him Is not Q
finished product, but only draft Of
something subject to change, and Eke
ly to be changed before formal Bub
Evening star., 1919-02-22
Murder in Munich.

Munich. the capital of Bavaria, has
been made the scene of crime which,
coming close upon the attempt upon
the life of Premier Clemeneeau of
France. suggests that war is to be sue
ceeded by plots and assassinations.
Kurt EisneF, the premier of Bavaria,
was killed in the street by man whose
name and title suggest that he is of
reactionary tendency, rather than a
radical. Later, in the landtag, or
chamber of deputies, shooting began
from the gallery and melee followed,
in which one and perhaps two of the
members of the ministry were killed
and others were wounded. Riotous
demonstrations resulted and at latest
accounts there was apprehension that
between the reaetionaries and the
SpaTtaeans Munich would witness a
vcritable battle, possibly worse than
those that recently ragged in Berlin.
From the beginning of the German
revolution Bavaria has been strongly
soeialistie in its leanings The gov
ernment was seized by Eisner, himself
a pronounced socialist, and a separa-
tist movement was started. At no time
in the course of the German reorgani
zatien has the government at Munich
been inclined toward union, but no
definite partition has been attempted.
1t would seem that the Bavarian lead
ers were waiting for developments.
Antagonism has always existed be-
tween the Bavarians and the Prussians,
the two largest groups of the German
people, and it was often predicted dur
ing the war that the sehism within the
empire would come through this jeal-
ousy.
The reaetionary movement, indi-
Gated in the arrest the other day OF
Prince Joachim, the sixth son of the
former kaiser, has evidently gained
some headway In Bavaria. The fact
that Eisner was killed by man OF
the aristocracy suggests monarchical
plet that was timed carefully to CO.
ineide with the radical outbreak, prob
ably in the belief that in the confu-
sion the government could be over
thrown and a military force rallied to
the imperial standard. Tt is suggested
that Eisner was killed because of his
speech at the Bern socialist congress
denouneing Germany as responsible
for the war.
This is the first actual outbreak of
monarchism in Germany, and the first
direct assault upon the lives of gov
ernmental members. 1t is impossible
to judge of the effect. That the rad
ieai forces are not checked is evidenced
by the riots that are occurring, not
merely in Bavaria, but elsewhere. Yet
there is no sign that the government
at Berlin is failing. The most sinister
token is the fact, cabled today, that the
military leaders at Munich have de-
elared that they cannot depend upon
their troops to suppress the rioting
there If the people persist in demon
stratians.
Evening star., 1919-02-22
Overcautious.

"Three- Finger Sam has quit playing
poker"
"Yes," replied Cactus Joe. "Us Grim
son Guleh citizens decided he'd better
quit playin'. He's too cautious"
.aBut man has a right to be eau
teus"
"Joe carried it too far. He wouldn't
play unless he could get hold of the
deck in advance an make arrange
ments SO that he could locate all the
aces and picture cards every deal"
Evening star., 1919-02-22

The privilege of keeping a secret
does not appeal to Senator Borah as
any important distinction in the pres
ent state of public affairs,
Evening star., 1919-02-22

If Victor Berger should by any
chance serve twenty-year sentence
he would on coming out enjoy a series
of impressions compared to which those
of Rip Van Wrinkle would be trivial
Evening star., 1919-02-22

Among some of our statesmen there
is evidently feeling that one of the
great defects in the United States Con
stitution is the provision for any
United States Senate whatsoever.
Evening star., 1919-02-22

+ The common people of Germany are
out of food and need employment. The
officials continue to exercise the priyi-
Iege of supermen and draw large sal
aries.
Evening star., 1919-02-22
SHOOTING STARS.
By PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Looking Back.

Looking Back.
"When I began my business career
said Mr.. Dustin Stax, Il had only a
few hundred dollars"
"And now you have millions"
eyes. But I sometimes long for those
happy eare-free days. when [ didn't
have to make out any kind of tax
return"
Evening star., 1919-02-22
New Standards.

The time is full of mysteries deel
And wonders do not cease,
For eggs are now considered cheap
That cost cents apiece.
Evening star., 1919-02-22

The league of nations may operate
TO prevent fights, but it has already
operated to start some terrific argu-
ments
Evening star., 1919-02-22

An assassin is usually a powerful
human argument in favor of the prin-
eiple whose representative he attacks.
Evening star., 1919-02-22

Bolsherism refuses to trouble about
political economy so long as the faciii-
ties for massacre are available.
Evening star., 1919-02-22

The end of war does not neces-
sarily mean an end to the problems
involved in financing it.
Evening star., 1919-02-22

Clemenceau's age is in his favor as
diplomat, but against him in a phys
zeal crisis.
Evening star., 1919-02-22

In referring to bankers who have
criticised him as "bushwhaekersn Mr..
John Shelton Williams entirely ignores
the traditions of comedy, which rep
resent every banker as highly sedate
gentleman with silk hat, white
CATERS and other details of costume
entirely incompatible with any such
pursuit as bushwhacking.
Evening star., 1919-02-22
Refuge in Music.


81 wish," remarked Senator Sorghum,
'1that I had learned to sing"
"But singing would be of no use in
politics"
"I don't know. Of course, the folks
out home expect me to stand up before
them and exercise my voice They're
beginning to eriticise some of my ideas.
If I could sing to them they wouldn't
care much what the words were, so
long as they liked the tune"
@If folks was as generous wifi deir
money as dey is wifi deir opinions p
said Uncle Eben, "dar wouldn' hardly
be no poor people at ALL"
A Remarkable Repast.
We're goin' to have dinner
On the very choicest plan;
The cook is no beginner
And he'll do the best he can.
With viands all in season,
Fit for connoisseurs alert,
There will be feast Of reason
Frem the soup down to dessert.
There may be some signs regretful
In the party here and there;
But nobody viii grew fretful
When he sees vacant chair.
No eonvivial demonstrations
In tho sparkling glass win lie,
hat tho fscts md explanations
WIN not Let tho feast be drx.