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The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1920-01-08
COURT BATTLE
FOR CHILDREN
MOTHER, WHO ATTEMPTED TO
POISON HER CHILDREN,
NOW In ASYLUM.

Herrick, Jan. 8.-Mr. and Mrs. A.
Zorba, of Herrick, parents of Mrs.
Hazel Luikart, whose two chill
dren were saved from death from
poison administered to them by their
mother in Chicago, the case attract
ing nationwide interest at the time,
have been at Detroit, Mich, for some
time.
Information received in South Da-
kota indirectly from them is to the
effect that they have instituted steps
have their daugher released from
the state hospital for the insane ut
Ionia. Mich. and at the same time
are making efforts to secure custody
of the two Luikart children, Shirley
and Edna, 1t being their intention to
bring the children to their South Da-
kota home If the courts award them
to their custody.
The children have been placed in
the German Protestant home for or
phans in Detroit by their father, Roy
Luikart, now employed as real es-
tate salesman in Highland Park, a
suburb of Detroit. The father will
resist the efforts of his wife's parents
to secure custody of the children. ac-
cording to statement made by him.
He is quoted as having said:
II shall be very glad IL Mr.. and
Mrs. Lorba can obtain the release of
my wife from Ionia, but I shall fight
to the end to retain the custody of
my children. They are being well
cared for and feel sure they are in
better hands than would be IL had
hired strange housekeeper to look
after them.
II expect my sister to come to De-
troit in the spring to live. and then
shall establish a home and we can
be happy once more"
The fight for custody of the chill
dren between the father and his
wife's parents is expected to be an
animated one, as Mr.. and Mrs. Zorba
appear quite determined to bring
them to South Dakota IL possible.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1920-01-08

located at Deadwood, according to
advices reaching here yesterday.
Hanson, who disappeared abou,
two months ago, was believed for
some time to have been the victim OF
foul play. 1t develops now, however,
that he became mentally deranged
following the heavy storm late in No
vember when he lost a great number
of cattle.
Hanson. it is said, was wealthy
enough SO that the loss of the cattle
in the storm would not have serious
ly crippled him financially, but it is
said he worried SO much over the suf-
fering of his herds in the cold that
he lost his mind. He was in pitt
able condition when picked up, it is
said
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1920-01-08

general in making a road map of the
entire northwest to be used as the
official map for frnaking other road
maps and trail maps.
A great deal of care and accuracy
is being used in the construction of
the map. The work will be finished
in a few days more. 1t was announced
at the Commercial club office.
This map will include the entire
northwest from Chicago to the Yel-
lowstone and will show in detail ev-
cry trail and road in this territory.
The Black and Yellow trail will be
featured on the map.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1920-01-08
Sioux Indian
Attempts Suicide

Wood. Jan. George Arm, a
Sioux Indian, whose home is on the
hosebud reservation. is in a serious
condition as the result Of attempting
to commit suicide.
He attended an Indian dance and
while there talked queerly, saying
among other things that he intended
executing his will. Soon after leav-
ing the dance hall he fired 32-cal-
iber bullet into his left breast. II
narrowly missed the heart In his
wounded condition he hitched up his
ponies and drove several miles to his
home. He has a fighting chance for
life, II complications do not result.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1920-01-08
Award Contract
For Power Plant

Gregory, Jan. 8.-Dissatisfied for
some time with the service furnished
by the private company which owns
an electric light and power plant
here. the city council has awarded
the contract for the construction ol
a municipal light and power plant.
The residents have been demand
ing the construction of city plant
for some time. and the council now
is being urged to have it pushed to
completion at the earliest possible
date.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1920-01-08
c. 0. P. MEMBERS
ARE INSTRUCTED
DELEGATE LEAVE CHICAGO
MEETING PRIMED WITH IN
FORMATION ON CAMPAIGN.

Chicago, Jan. S.-Questions and
answers were the order at the clos
ing session of the conference of re.
publican women from IA states of the
middle west. Delegates left for
homes, according to leaders, primes
with information on how to make q
democratic editor print republican
propaganda, how to persuade indi-
viduals dissatisfied with primary re.
suits to work for straight ticket vot.
ing, how to hire halls, introduce and
accommodate visiting speakers, col
lect campaign funds and canvass pre-.
cincts."
These and many related topics
were explained to the women by
party experts from the national com
mittee and from the women's divi.
sion of the organization.
While the women were in school
the national committeeman and Other
experienced political leaders hied
themselves to secluded hotel rooms to
discuss conditions in the states and
advise on slogans and issues. 1t was
indicated that there was virtual
unanimity on the idea that pre-con.
vention talk should center on the
''sins of the democratic administra.
tion."
The good will banquet of Mon.
day night was discussed freely abou,
the headquarters of Gen. Leonard
Wood, Gov. Lowden, of Illinois. and
Senator Harding. of Ohio, all man.
ayers expressing themselves satisfied
with it's happenings and tone.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1920-01-08
Daily Market Report

Minneapolis. Jan. S.-Corn-Mar-
ket firm to &c higher. good part of
sales q &c up. Demand good from
interior feeders; some low grades to
Illinois markets. No. yellow closed
at $1.44@1.45; No. mixed, $1.3S
01.40.
Oats-About steady. but more
light No. whites at May price:
range May to 2hc over. Demand
fair. No. white oats closed at
81 084hc: No. white oats at
80 " 082hc.
Rye-Steady; No. 2 at n Ole un-
der May. practically all at 1c dis
count. No. 2 rye closed at $1.80A
OLSON.
Barley-Easy to &c lower: demand
sluggish; offerings of poor quality.
Prices closed at $1.2301.54.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1920-01-08
Versailles Treaty
Ratification Saturday

Paris. Jan. 8.-The exchange ol
formal notifications placing the treat,
OF Versailles in effect will take place
in the French foreign office at 4
o'clock Saturday afternoon, it was
announced officially today. Only
those nations which have ratified thu
treaty will take part in the ceremony
They are Great Britain, France, Italy
Japan. Belgith., Bolivia, Brazil, Per /,
Guatemala, Poland, Siam, Czecho.
Slovakia, Uruguay and Germany.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1920-01-08
Troops to Be
Removed from Siberia

Washington, Jan. S.-Arrange.
ments have been completed for repa.
triation of Czecho-Slovak, Polish
Jugo-Slav and Rumanian troops from
Siberia and the United States trans.
ports, President Grant and America
will leave New York soon for Vlad.
ivostok to begin the withdrawal oi
these forces. the state department
has announced.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1920-01-08
Red Army Still
Making Successes

London, Jan. 8.-The red cavalry
has occupied the important town of
Taganrog,. an official bolshevik wire
less communiQue from Moscow claim
ed today. The soviet forces captured
an enormous booty, the communique
asserted. claiming more than 1000
prisoners were taken in operations in
the Don basin.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1920-01-08
Vessels Sunk In
Mediterranean St0rme

Paris. Jan. 8.-Twenty-seven per-
sons were drowned when the tug
Pluvier, and the sailing vessel, ia.
louiz. sunk in a storm In the Medi.
terranean off the south coast ol
France. A tidal wave damaged man,
houses along the coast and stopped
railway service by flooding man,
rivers.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1920-01-08
Agreement In
Fiume Case

London, Jan. 8.-Premier Lloyd
George and Premier Nitti have reach
ed an agreement for the settlemen,
of the Fiume question, 1t was report
ed today. The agreement will be
submitted to Premier Clemenceau
when the allied leaders meet in Paris
late today.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1920-01-08
Opposed to Sur
render Of Germans

Berlin, Jan. 8.-Opposition to the
surrender of Germans accused of war
crimes for trial by an allied tribunal,
continued to grow here today, and an
organization has been formed for the
purpose OF arousing opposition to the
surrender of the Germans.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1920-01-08
sioux City Livestock.

Sioux City, Jan. Swell finished
and choice loads continued to be In
cluded In liberal proportion and the
average qualities was very good.
With tops ut 3l4.46. the bulk Of
the material was sold from $14.100 O
1895.
The extreme close was better than
the average market and final sales
were reported to be not far from
steady.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1920-01-08
Missing Rancher
Is Found

Mitchell, Jan. S.-John H. Hanson.
wealthy Oacoma rancher. has been
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1920-01-08
LAKE VESSEL
BATT[ING WITH ICE
PASSENGERS AND CREW MAY
SUFFER FOR FOOD
AND FUEL.

Muskegon. Mich, Jan. 8.-Caught
in gigantic ice field six miles off
Muskegon, the passenger and freight
steamer Petosky, with score of pas
senger and a crew of AZ aboard, is
battling with the ice today in an eff
fort to reach open water 10 miles
from shore. The vessel neared this
port yesterday from Milwaukee, but
was caught in the ice. Finding it
impossible to make this port the
ships officers turned back toward
Milwaukee, but the ice closed about
her and she was trapped. 1t is i'm
possible for the coast guards to reach
her because of the slush ice. Unless
tn wind changes clearing the ice, the
passengers and crew may suffer from
exposure, lack of food and fuel.
Muskegon, Mich, Jan. 8.-lThe
Crosby line steamer Petosky was but
two miles from shore at noon today.
having forced her way through five
miles of slush ice after being trapped
late yesterday. She was expected to
reach port probably this afternoon.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1920-01-08
Prepare New
Road Map

Huron, Jan. 8.-The Huron Com
mercial club IL assisting the surveyor
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1920-04-03
KNOW ALL ABOUT WEATHER
Animals, in the constr~ ction Of Their
Houses, Show They Can Fore.
tell the Seasons.

The weather man has co.partnerS
IN the prediction of 4 bad season in
the wild animals who qualify as
weather prophets for the experienced
out-ofdoors man.
"Trappers believe firmly in the abil
ity of wild animals to forecast wealth
or conditions" says the Hunter-Trad
cr-Trapper, published III Columbus, O..
THE type of house which the musk
rat builds for the season indicates the
kind of weather he expects. When
the mushfats build large houses, with
thicker walls, Il cold winter is to he
expected. If the houses are made I'M.
usually high, much snow and high wa
ter will come
Just before n storm, all animals
are unusually active and travel fast
and far. Even human beings notice
n difference in their feelings just be-
fore storm. especially if they are
troubled with rheumatism or other all
mcnts of like nature,
1T is reasonable that nature has
provided animals with Il sixth sense
for forecaSting weather conditions
which mean so much to them
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1920-04-03
SOX AND CUBS BOTH
GIVEN DRUBBINGS

Chicago. April 3 -Wabbly and Wild
pitching on the part of three CUB
slabmen at Oakland, Cal, and just
everyday poor playing on the part
,of the White SoX at Houston. Texas,
caused both teams To lose to their
opponents yesterday afternoon. Both
teams layed exceptionally poor ball.
Bailey Turner and Weber were the
three young pitchers who took turns
at the slab yesterday for the Cubs
in their game against the Oakland
Coast League club They had wild
slreaks. The fifth inning was the biz
one for the Oaklands In that round
Bailey WaDbled and before the inning
was over both Turner and Weber had
taken a turn at the slab. The score
ended 10 ! III favor OF the OaklandS.
Lefty Williams, pitching for the Son
against the Houston Texas League
club, was in poor form, But in some
manner his fellow teammates sue
ceoded in pulling him out of the rut,
but finally lost the game themselves
by poor playing, The game ended +
to in favor o. Houston Eddie Col
Inns banged Il home run in he second,
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1920-04-03
WEEKLY GRAIN AND
PROVISIONS REVIEW
tRy the Associated PressJ

chicago, Aprll 3.-~AltnOugh Amos
without stop prices of corn have risen
for more than fifty successive days
the market this week has steadily
aimed al the zenith. Prospect that
congress would declare a separate
peace with Germany gave fresh i'm
oetus to the advance. and SO, toe,
lid bulliSh estimates regarding win
ter wheat Compared With Il week
ago. corn quotations this morning
showed net gains OF 27sc to 5$sc and
oats Of Ice to 27sc.
Provisions. however, We're down l1c
TO zoe,
Notwithstanding that arrangements
to load with wheat :" per cent Of east,
ern ears at Chicago seemed To shut
on any immediate prospect for bet
ter outlet for coarse corn TO the sea
board No Uearish movement worth
mentioning developed in the corn
market. On the contrary, the meager-
ness of the stock of corn here con.
tiaRed to brighten shorts, Then came
moves in congress which majority
of dealers construed as indicating
likelihood OF complete automatic lit
ing OF war time restrictions on trad
ing Heavy buying and new high
price records on all deliveries except
MAJ resulted, with demand further ac,
CELEBRATED by announcement that eX
perts had figured the winter wheat
crop condition as with one exception
the lowest in ten years
Seeding delays strengthened oats
With big supplies in warehouses,
provisions lacked support
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1920-04-03
GRAIN FUTURES AT
SEASONS HIGH MARK
(By the Associated Press

Chicago April 3.-AIl future dely-
cries OF corn oats and rye assembled
today to the highest prices yet this
season except for May corn Lifting
OF war time restrictions on flour bus
mess counted as new bullish factor.
Principal reason Tor the advance in
corn however, was scarcity Of offer
ings. Opening corn quotations which
varied from lsc off to &C up. with
May sl6l Il lt2A and July $l.5iE.
l.547s We're followed by sharp gains
all around and then a moderate reac-
ton.
Oats paralleled the action of corn
After opening unchanged to 1ac high
er including July at Sli4 TO Sllac, the
market sagged little and then scored
a decided general advance
Provisions were steady to firm with
a fair trade. Dealers We're apparent
ly inclined to regard as having been
discounted the market effect OF the
big stocks on hand.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1920-04-03
CARPENTER OFFERED
$4,000 PIN MONEY

Newark, y. j., April Eff fight pro
motors don't watch their step pretty
soon the United States will be poor,
Foreign fighters who come to this
country with the intention OF carrying
away some title with them always do
make away with nice little wad OF
grt enbackS II Georges Carpenter
sticks here long enough he will he
able to retire for life officials of the
Newark Sportsmen cluJ announced
YESTERDAY they had offered a purse OF
$4,000 to Carpenter to meet Charley
Weinert CT this city in an eigAt-ruund.
nO.dcciSiOn bout here.
Any foreign amateur who has Il lit
tie bit OF speed and class can come
here and go back in short time a
rich man. Jimmy Wilde, the British
hyweieht cham pion. came over here
and probably made S60000 in the
several fights he had. Carpenter Will
probably 50 away with one CT New
\ orks' large; banks.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1920-04-03
WILLARD GETS OFF
WITH A $1.OO FINE

Lawrence Kan. April 3-Jess VIII
lard, former heavyweight champion OF
the world, was fined 81 and cos,s in
the court OF Justice r. c. ManIey yes
terday on a charge OF disturbing the
peace. The complaint was made BY
Fred Logan. negro policeman, several
weeks. ago, when he was driving Il
horse and wagon on a highWaJ near
Lawrence and Willard came along
trying to force him off the road with
his car and offered to whip him in a
tistic encounter.
Several days after Logan made the
complaint. Willard did not wait TO"
Logan % take further steps, but went
personally before the justice. entered
a plea OF not guilty and placed $500 in
bonds in the hands Of the justice. The
justice, convinced that Willard was
not all TO blame. placed fine OF 81
and costs upon him.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1920-04-03
Local Notes.


Mrs. B. F. Osgood spent today in o.,
tawa
Miss Ina Boyle spent today in OF
taWa.
Jean Yates of Ottawa transacted
business in this city today.
Mrs. Joseph. Hopkins and son of La
Sale are visiting at the home OF Mr.
and Mrs. William Bracken,
Mrs. Ray Johnson spent yesterda,
afternoon in Ottawa.
Mr.. and Mrs. Earl Butterlield ar
moving today into the William Gal
lagher residence on the west hill
Parr Shower, who is employed ii
Chicago, arrived here today to visi
his parents.
Benjamin Eppstein of Fairbury, III.
spent yesterday in this city visitine
his son, Sam Eppstein.
Mrs. Edward Wells spent yesterday
in Ottawa.
Mrs. Frank Jewell and daughter
Edna spent today in Ottawa.
Miss Mildred McCurdy spent a few
hours in Ottawa today.
Miss Mary Cronin spent today il
Ottawa.
Misses Ida and Aria Olson were
callers in Ottawa today.
Mrs. Frank Stone and dauehte,
Thelma were Ottawa visitors today.
Miss May McCray OF this city and
Clarence Widner of Morris were
united in married this morning by
Rev. Mueller in Ottawa.
Miss Corrine Sterrett, who attends
college in Madison, Wis, arrived here
yeserdaJ to visit during the Easter
vacation with her parents, Dr. ant
Mrs, W, S. iSterrett.
Angelo Seneni CT Joliet is expected
home today to visit his parents, Mr.
and Mrs. Sam Sineni.
Miss Claudia Vail, who attend.
school in KankaKee, is visiting ne
mother, Mrs. Lille Vail, in this city.
Misses Edith and Theresa Gray O
Kankakee are visiting here at tn
home of Mr. and Mrs. John Haligan
Mrs Paul Brehenns and baby O
Chicago arrived here today to visi
tho formers mother. Mrs. Carrie
Knickerbocker.
Miss Gertrude Barrackman went t,
Streator to visit over Suaday viii
relatives.
Miss Nell Green of Chicago is visit
ing here at the home OF her sisters
AIRS. George Phillimore and Mrs
Thomas Worrel.
Mr. and Mrs. Albert Osmand ant
baby OF Chicago are visiting here a
the home of Mr., and Mrs. Angus
Lieterit2
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1920-04-03
Son M aIt'ied.
First Congregational Church.

Easter services will begin with the
children at 10 O'Clock, at which time
a program will be given by the Sun
day school. At II o'clock the sermon
theme will be In the Midst CT Death
We Are in Life At 4 p. m. a vesper
communion service will be conducted
with reception of new members Spe
cial Easter music will be rendered BY
the choir at both morning and after
noon services. Sunday school Easter
program
Professional 49,. 49,. Sunday schoo
Primary professional, Fair lilies
Easter address ......... Sam McRanr
Response ....... Miss kendalls elias.
Recitation, IF Jesus Would Rise
Again ....,. ......... Ruth PuSe1
Song, 'HIappiy. Merrily" ....,..
.... ........,....... Marion Marlette
Recitation, Learning of Jesus.
.,.... ,,......... Tracy Harrington
Piano due:, Maud Collins. E. A.. Collins
Recitation, The Resurrection
Morn ,......L Lois and Doris Barker
Recitation, Not Enough" ...,...
John Henry Tfimmec
Song, Bring Lilies .Winifred l.atimel
REGULATIONS, Easter Lilies, girls;
Easter Messages. boys ......
..... .......... Miss Tryon's class
Song, Swing the Lilies .....,..
INSTANTANEOUS. Miss AnKeny's class
Song, Let Church Bells Ring
,,.,. ...,....t.......... Fern C0lleec
Recitation, The Minister'S CAR.
.... ..........,,......R Ray Rowland
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1920-04-03
Today in the Court House
Transactions Business
County and Tribunals

;;alander el00ft I'll b55 elOOft lt12 BIS
Ill Cent RR Cos add Mendoza; $4,000.
Peter & Bertha NJ Zolper to Edna
c Brady pit sel4 nwll 80 SO /; $1,000.
Herman Zimmerman &w to Elsie X
Dolder pit 0 It'll sub sw fri \. / SO 3 !,
$1,000.
Anna & Bernard A Murphy to Har.
vey Stevens e34ft VIE It'll b7G States
add Ottawa; $500
Rose A &. A Ray Stevens to Andrew
Bakalar lt3 b. Homestead add Strea,
tor; $500
Ermin F. Plumb &w to Joe & Annie
Soils Its - l6 b. Broadway I'd add
Streator; $50.
Rudolph d & Carrie Kline TO Edw
{ Kline pit el2 seA "a sw4 50 81 8 !;
$40
II SprCule ct al to Lucas & Anna
Wasichko It's to ) BIZ Barnharts 30
add Streator, $500.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1920-04-03

imagine the grass of the field and
the leaves of tie forest created blue.
or inagneta. or Scar.ct inSteuI Of
green Some speculative scientists
thihk the foliage of The plauct Mars
IN req ami that the people there are
seeing red continually, II would not
oe u'incult to believe that Keeping the
peace on this good green eurth is nor
as hard as II would be had our planet
Oeeii painted red in the beginning
Minneapolis Journal.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1920-04-03

Life insurance grew ont OF marine
insurance, for merchants sending
goods bY sea in early times usually
accompanied the ship themselves. and
were liable 10 capture by pirates. es-
pecially 10y the Moorish and Turkish
pirates who then infested the Medter-
rancan sea. III order To provide the
necessary ransom for their release, II
captured, i, became the practice of
travelling merchants to pay premium
To certain individuals, called under
writer's. who guaranteed the payment
of the ransom In the event -! the iner.
chants being caught. The practice
was gradually extended tn insnrinc
the lives, first of mariners and then
Of other persons. the underwriters
agrecinId'f return <af certain pre-
MUM. Ia pny fixed amount II the
person Insured died within certain
time. QHt OF tl,Is va AxRlxed the var
Ions forms Of contracts. 0f life ihsur'
nn"e ~ pse to-day. .y.I
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1920-04-03
America, Pearls,

There Is species of green or iri.
descent pearl found occasionally In
the abalones. or ear shells. of the Cal
ifornia coast Black and gray pearls
are found in Lower California waters
white. pink, brown and other coored
pearls in some OF the fresh water
brooks of Ohio, Tennessee. Texas.
Kentucky. and Wisconsin; purple and
black pearls are sometimes found In
Island sound and the Atlantic coast.
The principal pearl fisheries of the
world are Ceylon. the Persian gulf
western australia. Torres straits and
the 5ulu archipelago.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1920-04-03
DISTANCE RUNNERS
IN DETROIT RACE

Detroit, Mich, April Star long
distance runners of the United States
We're headed toward Detroit and Pom
tiac last night 10 participate In the
first annual Auto City marathon race
today This race, which is to be run
from the court house in Pontiac to
Grand Circus park, Detroit, is expect
ed to be one of the classiest events
of the kind ever staged in the central
west
Many noted runners from the west
and central west have arrived. Mich.
ael J. Dryer OF Mohawk \. G., New
York. was the first ont Of town com
petitor to arrive in Detroit. white
cage was second.