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The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1920-06-12
HURON PAGEANT
IS BIG SUCCESS
THOUSANDS WITNESS PORTRAY
AL EXCITING AND HISTORI-
CAL EVENTS in STATES
EARLY HISTORY

Huron, June 12.-An event unique
in the history of Huron college and
of South Dakota took place here on
Wednesday evening, when q pageant
written by Percy Shostac, of New
York City, was produced by the stu
dents of Huron college and the peo-
pie of Huron under Mr. Shostac's
direction. The pageant was present
ed in connection with an interesting
and elaborate program of events
celebrating the annual commence
ment and Homecoming of Huron Gel
lege.
The weather conditions yere ideal
and a large crowd witnessed the
pageant. The crowd is estimated at
$500. People from all parts of the
state were in attendance.
The historical pageant, unlike
many similar pageants, was replete
with real action and human interest.
1t depicted the history of South Da-
kota from the time of the primitive
Indians down to the present day.
While the element of symbolism was
present, it was by no means so con-
spicuous as to overshadow the move
ment of events. The pageant was
virtually a series of one-act plays,
each with a proper dramatic sequence
of introduction and climax. Humor
and pathos were evident throughout
The presentation of the primitive
Indians was particularly realistic.
Tn Indian war dances brought forth
much applause from the audience.
Clusters last fight was read drama
tic triumph. Throughout the scenes
all dramatic possibilities were taken
advantage of.
The scene showing a day in Dead
wood was literally packed with dra-
matte situations, comedy, and we'll
timed action. The stage setting foT
this scene was historically correct.
Much of the success of the pageant
was produced by the care taken in
thematter of costumes and stage
properties. Percy Shostac demon
strated his ability as producer by
his tireless enthusiasm in directing
the pageant.
The pageant has real literary value
and is admirably suited for staging.
1t is really an acted moving picture.
II can well be described as history
worked into a drama.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1920-06-12
Chicago Sugar
Prices Down

Chicago, June 12.-Sugar dropped
to 19 cents a pound retail and new
potatoes to $1.15 peck in most re-
tail stores, according to market re
ports received by District Attorney
c. F. Clyne. Evidence before the
special food grand jury indicated that
prices of other vegeta bles and cloth
ing were dropping. Assistant Dis
trict Attorney Milroy all day yester-
day was presenting evidence and eX-
poets to obtain several indictments
of sugar and produce dealers.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1920-06-12
Gompers Repudiates
Republican Party

Montreal, Quebec, June 12.-Pres-
ident Samuel Gompers, of the Ameri-
can Federation of Labor, virtually
blacklisted the republican party to-
day in special report to the conven-
ton here. "The republican party
turned its back upon labor" said
Gompers. "The republican party
platform is defiant in its defense OF
the enemies of labor and is calculated
to secure for them fresh advantages
and greater privileges" Gomper's S
report will be spread broadcast
through the federation's 4,OOO,eO0
workers in the United States.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1920-06-12
Federal Officer
Is Keeping Busy

Sioux Falls, June 12.-R. b.
Leady, federal prohibition agent, re-
turned yesterday from a trip about
the state. reporting several investi-
alleged to have been violating the
federal liquor laws. j. A. Burnham,
farmer living near Brandt Lake,
was arrested on a charge of having
liquor in his possession. He will be
arraigned later.
George Case, farmer living near
Mitchell. was arrested on the charge
of selling whiskey. The farmer was
implicated through the confession OF
a Mitchell man, ii was said, who
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1920-06-12
Iowa Wheat
to Be Poor

Des Moines, June 12.-The condi-
ton June l was not as good as year
ago. Soil condition at seeding time
was poor. There was a lack OF SUI
fjcient moisture during the early fall
of 1919. There was little snow
cover during the period of extremely
low temperatures about December l0.
Excessive rains this spring lowered
the vitality of the plant on low and
flat ground. The condition on June
| was SO per cent, forecasting a pro-
duction of 8,762,0O0 bushels, COM
pared with 16,53O,000 bushels last
year. The acreage of winter wheat
this year in Iowa is estimated at 431,-
900 acres.
Iowa's spring wheat acreage this
year is only 55 per cent of last years
acreage, amounting to approximately
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1920-06-12

Chicago, June 12.-Governor Low
den for the first time since the ballot
ing began supplanted General Wool
in first place in the fifth ballot of the
republican presidential convention
with 399, drop of 15R votes
from the fourth ballot.
Hiram Johnson retained third
place on the list, although he dropped
seven votes from his highest total
Yesterday. The convention immedi-
ately began taking the sixth ballot.
There was much pickering over the
voting. Every state delegation de-
manded that ther state votes be
polled, and this delayed procedure
while the other delegates howled
against it. The Michigan delegation
split on the sixth ballot giving Wood
10 votes and Lowden /. Hiram john
son had threatened to go on the floor
and speak if any of the delegations
instructed for him deserted him. The
Michigan delegation was instructed
for Johnson.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1920-06-12
NATIONAL CONVENTION
DELEGATES TAKE
RECESS IN DEADLOCK
LOWDEN l. + A DS H A IL DI n G
MAKES SENSATIONAL GAIN
IN EIGHTH BALLOT

Chicago, June 12.-In a sensation
al squirt in the seventh and eighth
ballots at the republican national
convention this afternoon, Senator
Warren G. Harding of Ohio became
apparently the dominating figure of
the convention with sensational
lead of 28 Il votes on the eighth bal
lot, while the strength of Wood and
Lowden slightly decreased, was be-
lieved by observers to indicate a
trend in the vote. After the eighth
ballot Hert of Kentucky moved re-
cess until o'clock. Chairman Lodge
called for a vote and there was a
mighty chorus of ayes and noes. He
was undecided and asked for rising
vote. The convention voted to recess.
General Wood, who finished at the
top of the fourth ballot yesterday
fell back into second place today
while Lowden forged to the top.
Lowden lost some strength, however,
when Harding's votes began to grow.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1920-06-12

412,000 acres. The condition June
was SS per cent normal, forecast
ing a production of 6,164,0 900 BUSH
els. The natural desire on the part
of farmers to get back to their usual
crop rotation, discouraging yields OBJ
tanned last year on account of scab,
and continuous rains preventing the
seeding of the intended acreage. ac-
count for the decreased acreage.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1920-06-12
Rare Snake
Found in Minnesota

Ruthton, Mimi, June 12.-The
capture of a blowing viper by An
drew Stafne, farmer north of here,
probably explains the death of a
number of cattle in this vicinity.
This variety of reptile is rarely found
in this section of the country, but it
is believed a colony of them has been
located on the banks of the Redwood
river near here.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1920-06-12
Fifth Ballot.

Chicago, June 12.-The fifth bal
lot today gave Wood 299, LoWden
900. Johnson 1873 ", Harding 49,,
Sproul So Butler, a, Coolidge 29,
Poindexter Is, Knox L, LaFollette
"a. Sutherland /, Dupont s, Hoover
6. Ward /, Kellogg /.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1920-06-12
Eighth Ballot.

Chicago, June 12.-The eighth bal
lot the unofficial totals were, Wood,
299, Lowden, 308, Johnson, 81,
Harding. 1871, Coolidge, %, Butler,
2, Hoover, 5, Poindexter, Is, Sproul,
751b, Knox, 10, LaFollette, "a, Len
root, /, Kellogg, l, DUPONT, 8.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1920-06-12
RatiOning of Sugar
June 21

Washington, June 12.-Rationing
of sugar as in war time will go into
effect in hotels and restaurants
throughout the country on June 81.
Arthur W. Riley, special assistant to
Attorney General Palmer, announced
here today.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1920-06-12

Chicago, June 12.-As delegates
to the deadlocked republican conven-
ton assembled today for another at
tempt to nominate presidential
candidate it was expected the early
balloting would show big changes
from the lineup of last night when
Wood, Lowden and Johnson were the
leaders in the order named. IL
looked like a long drawn out session,
with nominating and balloting on
vi ce-president to follow.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1920-06-12

showed the agent where the liquor
was retailed a.
Joe Solotwaler, of Farmer, was ar
rested on a charge of making beer
containing over 10 per cent alcohol.
He was turned over to the state au-
thorities.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1920-06-12
Boat in Squall;
Seven Drowned

Wilmington, Del, June 12.-Seven
of the crew of Eagle boat
unmber 25 of the United States are
believed to have drowned when the
vessel was struck by squall in a
severe electrical storm early today in
the Delaware river.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1920-06-12
Seventh Ballot.

Chicago, June 12.-In the seventh
ballot Wood had 312, Lowden 81 " j.,
Johnson 992, Harding lO5, Sproul
rs. and the rest were inconsequen-
tial
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1920-06-12
Daily Market Report

Minneapolis, June 12.--Corn. Mar
ket weak, demand fair but not up to
liberal receipts; prices % 10c lower,
latter on soft corn. No. 3 yellow
closed at $1.75 @1.77; No. mixed
at $1.73 OLA.
Oats. Easy to 1c lower; premiums
druggy; No. 3 whites, Is @17c over
July, with demand only fair. No. 3
whites closed at s1.1OA @1.12A !;
No. whites at $1.O7A 01.1OA.
Rle. Premiums easier, No. rye
at 20@21c over July; demand fair.
No. rye closed at $2.19@2.21.
Barley. Demand slow; prices "a
&c lower, off grades easiest. Prices
closed at $1.2301.56.
Sioux City, June 12.-Tops climb
ed 25c ahead Of those established
Thursday and the extreme crest land
ed at $14.5O, while the bulk of the
sales ranged from $l3.75 @ 1885.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1920-06-12
Sixth Ballot.

Chicago, June 12.-Lowden ana
Wood tied with 81 ~ apiece.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1920-09-08

- - - - - ----
ance to the stricken peoples OF Eu-
rope. include all of them and
speak with a genuinely sympathetic
heart, whether 1t is to mention de-
vastated France, or sorely-tried Italy,
or nobly-struggling Poland, or dis
tracted and misguided Russia, or gal
liant little Belgium, or pitiably deceived
Austria, or the ruthless invader, Ger
many, which came to the supreme
tragedy through a leadership which
brought disaster to her misguided peo-
pie.
ut was with that feeling Of SYM
pathy and desire to serve, that most
reluctantly and with grave misgivings,
as l announced at the time, with
reservations designed to preserve our
essential liberty Of action. The rec
ord is made, and under the same con-
ditions, confronted by the same alter
native, l should vote now as I voted
then.
Conditions Have Changed.
"But the conditions have changed.
Experience has brought enlighten-
ment. We know now that the league
constituted at Versailles is utterly i'm
potent as a preventive of wars. 1t is
so obviously impotent that 1t has not
even been tried. The original league,
mistakenly conceived and unreason-
ably insisted upon, has undoubtedly
passed beyond the possibility Of res
toration. The maturer judgment Of
the world will be that 1t deserved to
pass for the very simple reason that,
contrary to all of the tendencies devel-
oped by the civilizing processes Of the
world, 1t rested upon the power OF
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1920-09-08

States had withdrawn from co-opera-
tion'-a polite and diplomatic phrase
and more exactly meaning, Of course,
that the senate Of the United States
had not completed the partial obliga-
ton assumed by the President to do
that very thlng-that is, to furnish the
troops Could a clearer indication Of
what would have been expected Of this
country as a member Of the league be
desired2 Hardly. Some, too, think, or
say they think, that this extraordinary
service should be rendered. do not
agree with them, but, assuming that
they are right, I venture to note that
nothing stands in the way Of perform
ance. The President has only to call
upon Congress to declare war, and to
confer upon him specific authority to
raise armies for the protection Of the
powers which, though recently asso-
ciated with, are still foreign to our
own republic.
at Is reasonably safe to assume,
however, that the President will not
pursue this course. Fortunately, he
Is under no compelling moral obliga.
ton under the league to do so. His
recent unhappy experience, moreover,
in asking Congress to send American
boys to police Armenia would hardly
encourage repetition Of a request al
ready courteously but quite firmly de-
clined by the Congress. What then, In
like circumstances, would be the an
swer Of the British premier himself?
In his own words, addressing a meet
ing Of the Coalition Liberals on Au-
gust IL last, according to the press
reports. he said:
When the terrible question of
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1920-09-08

might, not of right.
1.-THE assertion is made frequently
that through the surrender of our ma
tionality we might have saved the life
OF the covenant-that Is to say, that,
although twenty-eight nations could
not make 1t function, one added to the
twenty-eight would have achieved a
glowing success, provided, always, that
the one were America.
"This pays to America the tribute
Of exceptional influence, but suggest
that IL the world is dependent upon our
action to bring about the supreme real
ization, then we ought to have the say
about our own freedom in participant
ing therein. But let us consider what
Is meant by this reliance upon Ameri-
ca. What can 1t signify II not that
IL Is to the United States, and to the
United States alone, that the other
twenty-eight nations look for the bone
and sinew, the money, the munitions
and the men to sustain the entire or
ganization, not as an agency Of peace,
but as an armed force?
A Telling Admission.
"a few days ago a delegation Of an
organization which calls itself a So
ciety for the Prevention of War ap-
pealed to the premier Of Great Britain
to unite and use the powers of the
world in defense Of Poland, Armenia
and the Dardanelles. The British pre-
mler replied, according to his remarks
quoted by the newspapers, to the eff
feet that, while the formation of an
international army would be AN ideal
solution, it could not be accomplish
ed because the European nations could
not furnish the troops and the United
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1920-09-08
In Speech to Indiana Delegation
y Republican Nominee Declares
for Security at Home.
EUROPE HAS EVEN NOW
Ei QUIT WILSON'S LEAGUE
Yet Democratic Party Leaders Would
Have Us Bound by Original Pact
Y With No American Safeguards.
STEADY AMERICAN"

mindful Of our splendid ex-
ample and renewing every obIl-
cation Of association In war,
want America to be the rock Of
security at home, resoIute In
Righteousness and unalterable In
security and supremacy Of the
law.
"Let US be done with wlgglln0
and webbing.
"steady AnerIcaI Let us az
sure good fortune to ALL"
Senator Warren G. Harding In
address before the Indiana
delegation at Marion.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1920-09-08

peace or war has to be decided, our
first duty as a government Is to the
people, who trust us not to commit
their treasure to any unjustlfable adj
venture. Nothing but the most impera-
tive call Of national honor, national
safety and national freedom can jus
tify war. Before this country Is COM
mitted to 1t, even In the most limited
form, we must be satisfied that these
are IN peril
IL quote these telling words, my
countrymen, with the utmost satisfac~
ton, because with one amendment
they express to nicely my own posi-
ton. I take for granted that the
prime minister meant to include In
treasure the greatest treasure of all.
but, for myself, should leave moth
ing to be inferred. Foremost and above
all else to be safeguarded by those
Of us who hold the trust of the peo-
pie, it goes without saying, but cannot
be too often repeated, Is the manhood
Of the nation.
Will Not Misuse Power.
"Now, 1t may appear to you that I
have been speaking chiefly in the nega-
tive. 1 make the admission. What 10
more, might continue to do so almost
Indefinitely without disadvantage to
our cause. So many things have been
done by the present expiring admins
tration that no power on earth could
Continued on last page.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1920-09-08

Eighty millions in Iowa taxes has
an ominous sound but it isn't as tho
We didn't have the money to pay
them.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1920-09-08

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The copper era and Morenci leader., 1920-05-28
INCREASED PAY IS APPROVED BY
 PRESIDENT

Telegram received from Navy Re cruiting Station, El Paso, Texas.
 President approved following rates pay retroactive one January Nineteen Twenty. Chief Petty Officer, perma- nent appointment one hundred twen- ty six dollars per month, acting nine- ty nine. Petty officer first class eighty four, second class seventy two, third class sixty. Nonrated men first class fifty four, second class forty eight, third class thirty three. Pro- vided that firemen first class receive sixty, second class fifty four, third class forty eight Cabin stewards and cooks eighty four, ward room stewards and cooks seventy two, warrent off cers stewards and cooks sixty. Mess attendants first class forty two, sec ond class thirty six, third class thirty three.
 Base pay not increased by ten per cent or by war increase. Above in force until thirty June Nineteen Twen- ty Two. Provided, that men enlisting or reinlisting or extending before that date receive increased pay for cur rent enlistment or extension. No back gay to men whose active service. ter minated after thirty one December Nineteen Nineteen and before passage this act unless such men have been recalled or reinlisted prior.
 Honorably discharged men who re- inlist one year from date of discharge shall receive benefits of men reinlist- ing within four months.i This privi- Iege ceases six months after passage act Usual allowances still in force. Transportation authorized families Chief and First Class petty officers making permanent change of station or home yard.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1920-05-28
DEMOCRATS CARRY ENTIRE TOWN
 TICKET

The democratic ticket won a com plete victory at the porIs Monday in the election of Town officers. The only Republican on the ticket, Dick Stephens, however received a compli- mentary vote, showing that the pub lie is not unaware of his value as a citizen, even though he is on the wrong side of the fence in a demo- cratic county. D. w. Jones received the greatest number of votes and will doubtless be our next Mayor. The day passed off quietly, although the voting was comparatively heavy Automo. piles were out all day for the accomo- dation of voters and toward the close brought one load after another of those anxious not to loose their "say' about who should be the next town Fathers"
 The election board consisting of Max Juelg, s. c. Swift, c. H. Love, Nan Reisinger and Tom Quinn per- formed their duties in their usual ef- hcient manner, and reported officially the following: Almost as much inter- est was shown at the general election as at the primaries. The count in the general election is E. l., Carr. 292; H. H. Firth, 30S; George B. Gamble, 321; D. w. Jones, i354! $. V. Norte, 315t w. J. Riley, S19t H. D. Tanner, 269; Dick Stephens, 255.
 The incoming councilmen have the best wishes of the Era for a success full administration of the affairs of the Town of Clifton. The outgoing coun- cilmen and Mayor are leaving a record worthy of emulation and the best citi- zenship of the community appreciates and congratulates them upon their visiin and efficiency
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1920-05-28
Reception For MT. CoIquhoun and
 Capt. coIquhoun and Bride

MT. Norman Carmichael, manager of the Arizona Copper Co. gave a re- ception and dance last Saturday even- ing in honor of MT. James Colquhoun and son Clifton, and Mrs. Clifton Col quhoun of England, guests of MT Car michael The beautiful grounds sur rounding the residence were deco l. ed with colored lights placed in the most advantageous positions to bring out the points of beauty of the charp. ing walks and bowers. The tennis court was draped with the flags of friendly nations, and in the center the orchestra was seated that furnished the music for the dancing which en- gagged the guests during the evening" A wonderful punch bowl nodded of ice with wreath of bowers buried in the rim was a feature which called forth .eXtravagant praise The con- tents received no less hearty approv- al. Sandwiches, ices and cakes were furnished in abundance during the course of the evening, Fully six hun dred people from Morenci, Metcalf and Clifton greeted the guests Of honor and partook of the lavish hospitality of the host
 MT. James Colquhoun was manager of the Arizona Copper Company in the 90's, and his son, Clifton, was born here, and it was with much pleas ure and delight that old-time friends were able to take MT. Colquhoun and his son and daughter by the hand and extend a friendly greeting.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1920-05-28
THE MoRENcI OIL co. "SPUDS-IN'
 AT TOYAH

Word was received on Wednesday of this week from Toyah, Texas, of the "Spudding-in'' of the Morenci Oil ConIpany's first well in the Toyah shal- low we'll field, according to a message received here by John R. Hunter, sec retary of the company.
 The well is to go down 400 fit. or to the same oil sand encountered by the Lockhart & Shannon people in their Jourdan well, short distance away, at depth of 363 fit. The Jourdan well had a production of one and one half barrels of lubricating oil per day at a depth of 175 ft., but they kept on go- ing down, and at a depth of 363 it. they struck oft. oil sand, which they estimate will produce from 10 to 40 barrels of high grade oil per day when cleaned out. Should the Morenci Co encounter these same sands, bunch of shallow wells will be put down
 The Morenci Oil Company was or ganized about two weeks ago, and is being financed locally.