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The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1920-03-13
GERMAN GOVERN
MH|VT OVERTHRON|V
EBERT DEPOSED, DIR. WOOIGiANG
KAPP ASSUMES CHAN. &
CELLORsHIP.

Berlin, March 13.-The govern
ment of President Ebert has been
overthrown.. DR.. Woolgang Kapp.
president of the fatherland party,
has assumed the chancellorship Gen.
eral Tuttwitz is minister of defense.
The revolution was peaceful The
governments fall followed the an
announcement yesterday that a revo-
iutionary plot had been discovered.
The plot, which was fostered by re-
actionaries, including monarachists
and pan-Germanists, involved sections
of the army. Gustav Noske, minister
of defense under Ebert, Immediately
ordered the arrest of DR.. Kapp and
Captain Pabst, but it was too late. ).
The foreign dispatch was filed in.
Berlin at $3.50 this morning, Berlin
time. At the same time a London
dispatch said revolutionary troops
were taking charge of the govern
ment, but said the revolution was
peaceful.
Dr. Kapp, who has assumed the
chancellorship. is known as a violent
reactionary and has opposed the
Ebert government since it's incep-
ton. AS head of the powerful faith
erland party he was considered an
advocate for restora ton of the mon
archy. Kapp has been reported as
closely in touch with the activities of
the pan-Germanist groups, who have
been backing Field Marshall Won Hin
denberg for the presidency. Won Hin
denberg was last reported to have
accepted the offer to become a can
didate.
The fall of the Ebert government
may be fraught with farreaching con-
sequences. The allied leaders have
made every effort to insure it's secur-
ity, publicly declaring that any
change of government in Germany
would be sure to endanger the treaty
of Versailles.
The revolution will bring the al
lies face to face with these prob
lens:
Forcing the new government to
advert the treaty of Versailles
Securing stronger guarantees
from Holland that the former kaiser
who is now interned there, will be 50
guarded that there will be no oppor-
tunity for his return to Germany"
Forcing the new government to
adhere to the allied decision to make
Germany punish her own guilty by
trial before the German tribunal at
Leipsig."
Washington, d. c., March 13.-
News of the overthrow of the Ger
man government was conveyed 20
President Wilson today first by the
ITpitod Dvocc
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To Take Over
Oil Production

Washington, March 13.-The gov
ernment has decided to take over the
entire oil production Of the Cosage
Indian nation, totaling 100000
barrels yearl. to insure supply for
the navy, shipping board and the war
department.
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wife and three children and just re-
Gently moved here from Iowa to re-
sideCn a farm north of Richland.
Discussing Trade
With Russia

Washington, d. c., March 13.-
The state department has suggested
a new plan to the allies for trade with
Russia, it was learned today. The
answer of the allies has not yet been
received.
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Sioux City Livestock

The skyline has again returned to
$500, while the bulk of the sales
ran from $14.0O014.80. The bot
tom for weighty droves went consid-
erably under the bill.
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Strike of
Dock Workers

New York, March 13.-More than
5000 dock workers struck today.
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Washington. D. c., March 10
News of the overthrow of the Ger
man government was conveyed 20
President Wilson today first by the
United Press.
Paris, March 13.-Marshal Foch
called a special meeting of the su-
preme council to consider the Ger
man revolution.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-12-10
4sr.fa 3ss

kneel in their stalls while by holy
miracle all the beasts are able to con-
verse together. But 1t is mortal sin
for a man to attempt to overhear them;
a sin punishable with sudden death"
Holland has many festivities, promi-
nent among them, a skating or Ice
carnival. In Switzerland the ski and
toboggan hold sway.
An interesting practice takes place
in Serbia on Christmas Eve. The
younger men and boys of the family
early In the morning 60 to the forest.
After crossing themselves three times
as Is the custom of the Greek church,
or saying a prayer, they select tree,
then known as the Badnyl. They
greet 1t, Happy Badnyi to YOU" Then
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-12-10
ENGLAND SO

which still prevails to some extent, a
small gift of money was given to post
men and other delivery men the day
after Christmas, which was called
Boxing Day."
In 100 Henry l granted charter
TO London, making 1t a city and the
Christmas celebration. it is recorded,
consisted of feast for. rich and
poor. The people gathered in the
streets around blazing bonfires sing
ing and dancing, after feasting upon
oxen, deer, ale and mead. The wassall
bowl, spoken of so often in many
books describing England at the time
of the crusades, was another evidence
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-12-10
R11sSia sa9

of the ever.ready hospitality that the
English offered to all Corners.
In Russia on Christmas Eve every
one dresses-or at least they used to, it
is hard to say anything definite about
bolsheyist Russla-for gay mas
querade. Each one was supposed to
represent some animal, the idea be-
ing to commemorate the fact that
Christ was born in a stable among
the humblest of the animals.
Peasants among the Bulgarlans,
Germans and others have a legend
that animals are conscious on Christ
mas Eve. Some people believe that
"at midnight the sheep awake and
march in a procession, that the cattle
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-12-10
YULETIDE FESTIVITIES
IN OTHER LANDS

one throws handful of wheat which
has been brought for the purpose on
1t, another chops 1t down very care
fully as the tree must fall toward the
east just as the sun god rises. 1t Is
then cut into two or three pieces. The
first chip that falls is brought home
as particularly precious.
Then the logs are taken home, one
to each side of the door. The mother
breaks on the longer log small wheat
cake of unleavened -four, called poga-
cha.
The day passes in preparation for
the feast the following day. At sun
set one Of the men. fitted out with
new wooden gloves. brings In the log.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-12-10

Ae he passes the threshold the mother
throws at him handful Of wheat
from bowl in which also the chip
has been kept all day.
Then the log is lighted and imme-
dlately the young folks run out and
celebrate" noisily by firing off guns
and pistols. 1t is important to keep
the log burning all night.
There are no holidays In Scandi-
navia to which both young and old
look forward with so much pleasure as
the days of Yule. These days. In ye
olden times, were also celebrated by
the followers of Thor and Odin.
Christmas and the days following
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-12-10

takes a thorough wash from head to
foot, or bath in large tub. This Ia
the only bath many take during the
whole year.
In some places old-fashloned ways
still exist. Young men often paint or
blacken their faces, put queer crowns
on their heads or hats, wear large
stars on their breasts, and generally
carry long wooden swords One man
is furnished with large pouch, and
the men then visit each farm and so
llcit contributions for frollc. Now
and then they indulge in great mis-
chief and fun. If they find out that
young fellow loves a girl Of the village
they visit her house and sing to her
the old Herode's song.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-12-10

NUUHIIy, IN I1IIEIISII StHtIt-
man always invited his neighbors and
tenants to his great hall at daybreak
on Christmas morning. There they
were RECALLED upon toast sugar, nut
meg and good old Cheshire cheese"
The house was decked with ivy and
other green's.
Under the title Of christmas
box" the general English custom,
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-12-10

are legal holidays in the city and
there is much merrymaklng, but 1t Is
not to be compared to what one wit
nesses In the country. In many dis
tricts of Sweden ard Norway, among
the peasants and farmers, these con-
tinue for thirteen days and are called
the "tretten Yule days" (thirteen days
Of Yule).
The day before Christmas, in the
afternoon, everything is ready for the
big feast. The house has been thor
oughly cleaned, and leaves of juniper
and fir are strewn on the floor. When
the work Is finished the family gener-
ally go into the bakehouse, which has
been made warm, and each member
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-12-10
IN POLAND, AUSTRIA, GERMANY

tables are spread and lights left burn
ing during the entire night that the
angel who passes when everyone
sleeps may find something to eat.
In certain pffts Of Austria they put
candles In the windows SO that the
Christ-chIld may not stumble In pass
Ing through the village. In Germany
the homes are prettily decorated the
day before Christmas and the trees
hung with presents for the children.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-12-10

Everybody kisses everyone else. There
is late supper and all through the
evening the cares Of life are forgotten
The German Christmas Is over before
the day arrives. Christmas day Is
spent in visiting and N the evening
there is a dance. with much music and
merriment.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-12-10

N ENGLAND, Christmas
celebrations of three or four
hundred years ago charm US
with their quaint and simple
jollity. The English always
remembered everyone from
their neighbOrs down to
their servants. "In the
nnnntr,, nm Ennlirh nontln
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-12-10
A GREAT HELP

GsR SUPPOSE you do your own
l. washing, ma'am?' inquired the
seedy stranger.
Eyes, do, although I don't see that
It's any of your business" re-.
piled Mrs. Curfew, with some warmth.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-12-10
comnaratIveIy a Novice.

A high school student wanted to
take military training and reported to
the sergeant In charge. The student
had a slight impeachment in his speech.
"Have you ever had any drillY the
sergeant asked. "N-n-not any. except
a M-m,m-maypole dancer he said.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-12-10
lhrlstmas Observance In These coun'
tries Hinges on superstitions and
Old Custom OF Merrymaklng.

There's a pretty superstition In Po-
land, and elsewhere. for the people
believe that on Christmas night the
heavens are opened and the ecene of
Jacobs ladder Is re-enacted. But It
Is permitted only to the saints to see
It. Throughout northern Germany the
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-12-10

III suppose you'll
be telling me that
you're collecting
statistics for 6
government Blu.
reau, or maybe
for the state
board of health
1t seems thar
t he authorities
are greatly inter-
ested in family
mat tiers tn
don't Germ
them nowadays,
and every day or
t w0 somebody
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-12-10
Bride Carries Canary.

A bride In Paris recently appeared
at the altar with her pet canary fas-
tened to her shoulder by golden
chain. During the ceremony the bird
broke into SONG.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-12-10
Worlds Supply Of Nitrates.
The worlds visible supply OF nj
trates is estimated at 100000 tons.
The Tyne.

The Type. ~
NJ heard Mabel said when she mar
ried that she had selected the very
flower Of her admirers. To what par
ticular bloom did she llken himT
"At first she thought he was the
pink of perfection, but when the baby
came to claim her attention, he was
just mere poppy"
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-12-10
Neptune's Laundry.

81 would like to see the wash Of the
sea-"
"The best time to do that ought to
be when you are crossing the line"
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-12-10
Origin of Quaint Traditions
of the Yuletide

He holiday season recalls
quaint ideas and Christmas
fancles of old, even back
to the ancient days of the
Druids-a time when the
mistletoe sprig, as a po-
tent mascot, was presented
as an omen of good for
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-12-10

In Spain the Christmas menu al.
ways includes almond soup and .
dish called "besugo." consisting main
IL Of large goldfish. III
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-12-10
Under the Holly Bough

"Ye who have scOrned each other,
Or Injured friend or brother,
In this fast fading year;
ye who, by word or deed,
Have made kind heart bleed,
Come gather here!
Let sinned against and shining
Forget their strifc's beginning,
And join In friendship now.
Be links no longer broken.
Be sweet forgiveness spoken
Under the holly-bough.
"Ye who have loved each other,
Sister and friend and brother,
In this fast fading year;
Mother and sire and child,
Young man and maiden mild,
Come gather here;
"And let your heart grow fonder,
As memory shall ponder
Each past'unbroken vow;
Old loves and younger wooing
Are sweet In their renewing
Under the holly-bough."
Charles Mackay.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1920-09-04
Beautiful St. Sophia.

st. Sophia's church at CONSTANT
nople is one of the most remarkable
buildings in the world. In architec-
tural features the structure has 107-
foot dome carried on four pillars, one
at each corner, and composed Of light
pumice stone. with the apex IT'S feet
above the floor.
So extraordinary is the appearance
of the church that the awe-stricken
Sultan Mohammed is reported as hav-
ing stopped at the door when the build
ing was taken over by the Moslems
and, seeing a soldier hewing at the
floor "For the faith" exclaimed, I'VE
have the whole CITY to pillage and en-
slave; leave We me the buildings!"
The Mohammedans have never de.
stroyed the treasures of art they found
upon taking Constantinople, but have
covered them up. They have pre-
served whole cisterns or cellars full
of priceless manuscripts Of Greek and
Byzantine literature. and writings be
longing to the early part of the Cos.
pei age.
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that may know how to use it. That
suspicion is correct. Now you go back
to your barroom, where you will find
plenty of your own kind to associate
with. It's going to be dangerous for
you to hang around here any longer"
Beaton felt the steady eyes upon
him, but was carrying enough liquor
to make him reckless. He stepped
backward, feigning a laugh, watchful
to catch Westcott off his guard.
"All right, then" he said, "Tll go get
the drink; you can't bluff me-"
Westcott's knowledge of the class
alone brought TO him the mans pur-
pose. BeatOn's hand was in the pocket
of his coat, and, as he turned appar-
emily to leave the room, the cloth
bulged. With one leap forward the
miner was at his throat. There was a
report, flash Of flame, the speeding
bullet striking the stove, and the next
instant Beaton, his hand still helpless
ly imprisoned within the coat pocket,
was hurled back across a card table,
the players scattering to get out Of the
way. All the pent-up dislike in West
colts heart found expression in &C.
ton; the despicable trick wrought him
to sudden fury, yet even then there
came to him no thought of killing the
fellow, no memory even Of the loaded
gun at his hip. He wanted to choke
him, strike him with his hands.
You dirty coward" he muttered
fiercely. $50 you thought the pocket
trick was a new one out here did your
Come, give the gun up! OH so there
is some fight left In you? Then let's
settle 1t here"
It was q struggle between two big,
strong men-the one desperate, un-
scrupulous, brutal; the other angry
enough, but retaining self-control!
They crashed onto the floor, Westcott
still retaining the advantage Of posi-
ton, and twice he struck, driving his
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CHAPTER y.
A Might and a Morning.


Stella Donovan never forgot the
miseries of her first night in Haskell.
When old Man Timmons finally left
her. after placing the flaring lamp on
chair, and went pattering back down
the bare hail. she glanced shuddering-
ly about at her unpleasant surround
ings, none too pleased with the turn Of
events.
The bed-clothing, once turned back
and inspected, was of nature to pre-
ly she lay down, seeking such rest as
was possible, after turning the flicker
ing flames Of the lamp as low as she
dared, and then finally blowing it out
altogether. Her thoughts, never still,
wandered over the events Of the eve
ning-the arrival at Haskell station.
the strange meeting with WestcOtt.
and the sudden revelation that he was
the partner of Frederick Cavendish.
The big, good-natured miner had in
terested her from the first as repre-
senting perfect type of her precOn-
ceived ideal Of the real westerner.
She had liked the firm character of his
face, the quiet, thoughtful way in
which he acted, the whole unobtrusive
bearing of the man. Already he had
awakened her trust; she felt con-
vinced that If she needed friendship,
advice, even actual assistance, here
was one whom she could implicitly
trust.
She was young and she awoke rest
ed and refreshed, in spite of the fact
that her body ached at first from the
discomfort of the cot. She stared
about at the bare, board walls, the bull
let-scarred mirror, the cracked pitcher,
before she could fully reassure her
self then stepped upon the disreputa-
BILE rug and crossed to the open win
dow.
She Strengthened up, emitting swift
breath Of delight, as her wide-open
eyes surveyed the marvellous scene Of
mingled loneliness and grandeur. The
stream, curving like a great snake,
cleaned amid the acres of green grass,
it's swift waters sparkling In the sun.
Beyond, seemingly at no distance at
all, vet bordered by miles of turf and
desert, the patches Of vivid green in
terspersed with the darker coloring of
spruce, and the outcropping Of brown
rocks, the towering peaks of a great
mountain-chain swept up into the
clear blue of the sky, black almost to
their SUBMITS, which were dazzling
with the white Of unmelted snow.
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Women were deceiverS
ever, as Jim finds out.
(TO BE, CONTINUED.)
AS TO INFANT AUTHORSHIP
Many Who Afterward Achieved Great
ness May Properly Be ciassed
as Youthful Prodi0ies.

Pope, who "lisped in numbers" had
the moral courage to burn all his child
ish and boyish verses, including the
epic. Alexander" He took no chance
of posthumous publication, says the
Youths Companion.
When little Tom Macaulay was
seven years old he wrote "Compen-
dunn Of Universal History" beginning
with the creation, and when he was
eight heroic poem on "Olaus the
Great" 1t was natural that his moth
e should have cherished those proofs
of early talent and have shown them
occasionally to friends; but, as his
nephew, Mr.. Trevelyan, neatly OBJ
serves, eff the affection of one gen.
GRAFTON has preserved them intact the
piety of another generation refrains
from submitting them to the public"
A distinguished book collector has
had printed for his own pleasure and
for the pleasure of his friends the
History of Noses" composed by Rob-
ert Louis Stevenson when he was six
years old and dictated to his mother.
The tiny volume is embellished with a
facsimile of Mrs. StevensOn's manu-
script and with delightful fllustra-
ton in water. colors from the hand OF
the little prodigy. 1t represents the
Israelites hilariously leaving Egypt.
They smoke long pipes and carry UNI
brellas and bundles. One Of them
pauses long enough to beat protest
ing Egyptian over the head. The mar
rative is both comprehensive and con-
else. 1t won prize from generous
uncle In 1856, and 1t is today as good
an example Of infant authorship as
we are likely to read.
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FINAL ACTION GIVES
WOMEN SUFFRAGE
Suffrage Amendment Now
Part of United States
Constitution.

Washington.-Without pomp or
ceremony Secretary Colby signed
Thursday the proclamation declaring
the woman suffrage amendment to
"all intents and purposes a part OF
the constitution of the United States
The secretary's signature was at
fixed to the proclamation at his home
at 8 o'clock, shortly after he had re-
ceived from Governor Roberts of Ten
nessee the certificate that final favor
able action had been taken by the leg
islature of that state, completing the
required thirty-six.
Proclamation.
The following is the suffrage procla-
nation signed Thursday by Secretary
of State cambridge Colby.
To All Whom These Presents Shall
Come, Greetings:
Know ye, that the congress Of tho
United States at tho first session, 66th
congress, begun at Washington on the
10Th day of May in the year one thou
sand nine hundred and nineteen,
passed . resolution ~ follows, to-
wit:
Joint Resolution.
Proposing An amendment to the
constitution extending the right Of
suffrage to women.
Resolved, by the senate and house
Of representatives Of the United
States Of America, in congress assem-
curing therein), that the following
article is proposed as an amendment
to the constitution, which shall be
valid to all intents and purposes rs
part of the constitution when ratified
by the legislatures Of three-fourths Of
the several states.
Article.
"The right of citizens Of the United
States to vote shall not be denied or
abridged by the United States or by
any state on account of sex.
Congress shall have power to en-
force this article by appropriate leg
islation."
And, further, that it appears from
official documents on file in the de-
partment of state that the amendment
to the constitution of the United
States proposed, as aforesaid, has
been ratified by the legislatures OF the
states of Arizona, Arkansas, Cali
fornia, Colorado, Idaho, Illinois, Indi-
ana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky. Maine,
Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota,
Missouri. Montana, Nebraska, Nevada,
New Hampshire, New Jersey, New
Mexico, North Dakota, New York,
Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsyl-
vania, Rhode Island, South Dakota,
Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Washington,
West Virginia, Wisconsin and Wyom-
ing
And, further, that the states whose
legislatures have so ratified the said
proposed amendment, constitute three
fourths of the whole number Of states
in the United States.
Now, therefore, be it known that |,
cambridge Colby, secretary Of state
of the United States, by virtue and in
pursuance of section 205 of the Revis-
ed Statutes of the United States, do
hereby certify that the amendment
aforesaid has become valid to all in
tents and purposes as a part Of the
constitution of the United States.
In testimony whereof, | have here
unto set my hand and caused the seal
of the department of state to be af-
fixed.
Done at the city of Washington,
this 26th day of August, in the year
of our Lord one thousand nine hun.
dred and twenty.
(Signed) CAMBRIDGE SOLBY.
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l have never felt better than | have
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Mrs. r. MATTHEWS, 1911 Sycamore
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