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The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1920-05-21
MANUFACTURERS EN-:
DORSE EFFORTS
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION RESOLU-
WON ASKS MEMBERS TO CO
OPERATE TO REDUCE
PRICES

New York, May 21.-Resolutions
endorsing all sensible efforts" to re-
duce prices of commodities, and urg-
ing the association members to" CO.
operate in all reasonable efforts to
bring about that result" were adopt
ed at the silver jubilee convention of
the National Association of Manufac-
turers. Other resolutions designed to
cope with the causes of social and
industrial unrest in the country, and
urging support of the platform for
American industry" adopted yester-
day were approved.
The real meaning of the cost of liv-
ing resolution, President Stephen G.
Mason said, is that the members of
the association believe that they
should take a definite stand on the
reduction of prices. While the reso-
lutions fixed no figures, he said it is
understood the manufacturers see
the necessity of reducing prices Of
their products "as much as conditions
and costs of production will permit. -
The resolution dealing with social
unrest declared present conditions
are caused largely by "fancied
wrongs" which have been made to
appear as real. The industrial CEN
ters, it is asserted, are being flooded
with insidious and well written
propa ganda," and it sets forth 'it is
the duty of every busy man to care
fully scrutinize the part of the pub
lie press which he usually reads to
promptly and vigorously challenge
either in person or by letter any
statement concerning industry or in
dustrial relations which he knows to
be untrue and misleading" 1t also
directed the board of directors to in
vestigate possibility of a nationwide
drive to furnish "the single funda-
mental economic facts which must be
the basis for successful industry and
successful industrial relations"
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1920-05-21
Two Kansas Banks
Close Their Doors

Topeka, Kan, May 21.-The state
banking department today took over
control of Hanover State bank, at
Hanover, Washington county, and
the Alune State bank, of Aulne, Mar
ion county, two banks whose failure
were reported yesterday.
AS to rumors on the New York and
Chicago stock markets today relative
to bank failures in Kansas" State
Bank Commissioner Wilson said !:
"They certainly have gone wild to
make out that the failure Of two
small Kansas banks should affect the
country's market centers. In the
Hanover bank, it is safe to say the
depositors will not lose a dollar, even
though the bank was not under the
state guarantee law. In the Aulne
bank the losses probably will not ex-
ceed $4,000"
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1920-05-21
Heavy Luxury Taxes
Proposed in Canada

Ottawa, Ont. May 21.-Eliminia-
ton Of the war customs duty of IN
per cent and the substitution of lux
ury taxes on expensive wearing ap-
parel, jewelry. sporting equipment
and other articles heretofore exempt,
are provided for in the new taxation
proposals submitted to parliament by
Sir Henry Drayton, minister of fin
ance. The increased revenue, expect
ed to be derived from the new taxes
is to be used largely in the payment
of war loans and interest.
One of the principal features of
the new bill is tax Of ! per cent on
the sales of all manufacturers, whole
sale jobbers and importers Sales by
retailers and exports do not come un-
der this tax and long list Of food
stuffs and other necessaries also Ia
exempt.
The tax on beer, wines and spirits
is increased from 80 cents to SO a
gallon.
A general increase Of per cent ia
made on the tax on all incomes OF
$4,000 year and over.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1920-05-21
NEARING END Of RE-
PUBLICAN PRIMARIES
OREGON HOLDING ELECTION To-
DAY TO CHOOSE TEN
DELEGATES

New York, May 21.-The last of
the big free for all republican pri-
maries was in progress in Oregon to-
day. Contesting for that states ten
delegates were Leonard-Wood, Frank
Lowden, Hiram Johnson, Herbert
Hoover and Miles Poindexter. The
latter two attempted to withdraw
their names but were prevented by a
state law.
The democrats were holding a pri-
mary in Oregon also with William
McAdoo as the only name on the bal
lot. He also sought to withdraw.
This practically winds up the selec-
tion of republican delegates. There
remains only the West Virginia pri-
mary and Texas state convention
next Tuesday. Democrats will choose
six delegates at convention toNbe
held in Hawaii tomorrow.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1920-05-21
BONDS SELL
At NEW Low MARKS
ALL ISSUES SCORE DECLINES ON
N. Y. STOCK EXCHANGE Ex-
CEPT THE 3ks.

New York, May 21.-The pinch Of
hard timeo for the small investor
was clearly visible In today's heavy
stock exchange transactions in Lib
erty bonds, all issues of which, with
one exception, sold at new low rec
ords.
OF the days total transactions in
bonds, amounting to almost $31,000,-
1000, government issues constituted
an overwhelming proportion.
The great decline in the selling
prices, which amounted to from sc
to $50 points below yesterdays clos
| ing figures, was attributed by brok-
ers to the fear of holders of new tax
Legislation, disposition by corpora
tions an dwealthy individuals to sell
In big blocks, and difficulty expert
enced by the individual in need of
ready cash in obtaining loans from
the banks.
All the Liberty bonds except the
3 hs which are tax exempt, and the
Victory 4As. which duplicated their
recer minimum, suffered falls rang
ing from lilo to 1h per cent, with
feeble rallies at the close of the ses-
sion.
Today's losses represent the culmi-
nation of progressive decline ex-
tended over the period since Janu-
airy 1, during which the value of the
government securities has decreased
in amounts ranging from IS to
$3.50 on each 500.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1920-05-21
Thought There Was 20
Inches in One Rainfall

Pierre, May 21.-Farmers who
live in the country northeast Of this
city where the terrific rainfall oc-
CURED, which flooded the country
along Medicine creek, tell some
strong stories as to the amount Of
rainfall the night of the flood.
Their estimates are based on diff
ferent receptacles which were stand
ing about the premises, as they did
not have any special means OF meas
uring the fall.
Their statements from the amount
of water deposited in tubs and tanks
standing out in the open range are
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1920-05-21
MERCHANTS ARE
FRAUD VICTIMS
FRED RIEMATH DISAPPEARS
FROM HUDSON AFTER DE-
SERTING WIFE

Hudson. May 21.-Quite number
OF residents of Hudson, including a
deserted wife, would like to meet
up" with Frederick Reimath, better
known as Doc" who has disappear
ed from Hudson after fracturing sew
eral laws.
In addition to deserting his wife,
who now has gone to Fairview to live
with sister, he is charged with pass
ing a number OF worthless checks,
and may also be guilty OF stealing al
automobile belonging to Alb. Tver-
berg, which disappeared a short time
before Reimath was last seen in Hud-
son. He is believed to have stolen
the car In which to make his way to
the British Northwest, where he re-
sided prior to coming to Hudson in
the fall Of 1917.
A number of local merchants were
given checks in payment for various
articles purchased during the last
hours that Reimath was in Hudson,
these checks in each instance being
for more than the amount of the pur-
chase, he having received the differ
ence in good hard cash. The checks
have since proven to be worthless.
With them he purchased wearing ap-
parel and other goods. 30 he was we'll
provided when he made his exit from
the town between two days.
In addition, he owed small bills to-
falling about 5000 about town. Rel
math was caught In the draft and
served more than year in France.
He married q popular young woman
last summer. soon after being dis
charged from the army.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1920-05-21
Crazy Man Walks
80 Miles Home

Mitchell, May 21.-Arthur Kirk
to the state hospital for the insane
about two weeks ago. escaped from
there Saturday evening and walked
about 80 miles from Yankton to
Ethan. He arrived there and was
taken into custody to be returned to
Yankton.
Kirkvliet Is afarmer and has lived
about five miles west of Ethan for
several years. He is a man Of large
physique.
Just before he was taken into GUS
tody the first time he spent an entire
day driving a stone boat around his
farm.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1920-05-21
MOVE TO RELIEVE
CAR SHORTAGE
INTERSTATE COMMERCE. COM
MISSION WOULD USE RE-
VOLVING FUND

Washington, May 21.-As a step
to permanently relieve the car short
age which threatens to disrupt trans
portation the interstate commerce
commission has decided that $125,-
100000 of the $30O,0OO,OOO revolv-
ing fund provided by the Esch-Cum-
Minis law be made available quickly
for the purchase of railroad rolling
stock. Two thousand Locomotives,
100000 freight cars including 10000
refrigerator cars are needed, it was
said.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1920-05-21
Woman, on Fire, Rolls
in Mud and Saves Life

LAX Preston, May 21.-Mrs. Al
fred Coulson, Of this vicinity, was
badly burned when the lamp in q
chicken brooder exploded while she
was adjusting 1t. In her efforts to
throw the lamp out Of doors the
flames caught her clothing.
With rare presence of mind she
rushed outside to q mud puddle. IN
which she rolled herself until the
ames were extinguished. This
prompt action saved her life.
In addition to the burns received.
she is suffering from the shock Of
her experie6ce.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1920-05-21
PEACE Resolution.
IS UP TODAY
MOVE IN~THE HOUSE TO AGREL
TO THE KNOX RESOLUTION

Was gton, May 21-The battle
for finai passage of the congressional
peace resolution was opened in the
house today by Chairman Porter of
the foreign affairs committee. Short
ly after the house met Porter moved
that the house agree to the Knox
resolution recently passed by the
Senate as "a substitute measure for
the measure passed by the house
more than a month ago. If this is
done the resolution will go immedi-
ately to the President. Porter opened
the debate on the resolution with an
attack on President Wilson
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1920-05-21

Washington, May 21.-The House
today passed the Knox peace resolu-
tion and sent it to President Wilson.
1t has already been passed by the
Senate. The vote was 228 to 1879.
The vote indicates that the measure
cannot be passed over the expected
presidential veto since the majority is
less than two-thirds.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1920-05-21
FOOD PRICES
ON THE SLIDE
WHOLESALERS AND RETAILERS
SEE A DECLINE COMING.

Chicago, May 21.-Decreases in
food prices were predicted here to-
day by wholesale grocers as reports
from the middle west and west show
ed further declines in the cost of liv-
ing. There have been no declines in
grocery prices as yet, wholesalers de-
clared, but they say it is bound to
come. Packers said meat prices are
decreasing steadily.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1920-05-21

from IA to 20 inches of fall in a very
short time.
But whatever tn real amount Of
the rainfall was 1t was certainly
heavy enough to put streams in that
part of the country up to a record
never before known, and to put the
railway out Of commission for many
days.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1920-05-21
To Take Carranza
Aboard American Ship

Vera Cruz, Mex, May 21-Ameri-
can warships lying in Vera Cruz har-
Dor have orders to take President
Carranza on board should he request
the American government. to take
him to friendly territory, was report
ed by revolutionary circles today.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1920-05-21
French Strikes
Are Called Off

Paris, May 21.-The national
council of the French federation of
labor has called off all trikes, it was
announced officially this afternoon.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1920-05-21

For sale. Three registered roau
Shorthorn cattle. two yearlings and
one 3-year-old.-C. o. Cheney. Old
ham. 8. OAK.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1920-05-21

he and a delegation of the Southern
Wholesale Grocers' association held
with Attorney General Palmer today.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1920-05-21

Washington, May 21.-Retailers'
regular prices can be reduced fifty
per cent, ]. H. McLaurin announced
today following a conference which
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-10-19
BOYS AND GIRLS WRITE
ESSAYS ON GOOD ROADS
Prizes Arr Offered Pupils Who
Write Best Essays on Need
of Good Roads

Boys and girls in the grade and ru-
raj schools Of Minnesota have been
offered an opportunity to write es-
saws in contest on Good Roads Am
endment No. 1. $20O in prizes have
been offered and the interest being
shown by the pupils is reported to be
very keen. , :
The essays are not 70 be over 300
words long, and are -tttt state the bene-
fits that good roads would bring to
the pupils community, giving reasons
for voting for Amendment No. l. The
county superintendent of schools is to
act as chairman Of committee to
select the three best essays written
by boys and girls in each county. He
will send the original essays to be
Judged by state committee which
will make the prize awards.
The contest offer is to encourage
the boys and girls to write about a
subject of wide current interest thru
out the state and at the same time to
educate them on the good road am
elidment.
It is reported that a large number
of pupils in this county are preparing
essays and it is expected that COM
petition will be keen.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-10-19
SUMMER VISITOR RETURNS
- HOME TO KANSAS CITY

In. a letter addressed to Mrs. Leila
Sanborn, secretary of the Bemidji
Civic and Commerce Association,
Charles w. McDaniels of Kansas City,
Mo-, who spent number of weeks
in this city this summer, tells of his
trip from here to his home, over the
Scenic Highway. He reached Kan
saS City a week ago today, having
found the roads in many places very
good and in other places almost i'm
passable. He had six cases of tire
trouble and two cases of, broken
springs, but nevertheless he accom-
plished his schedule every day.
+ He reports fine weather all the
way and states that he, hopes to re-
turn to Bemidji next year for another
summer vacation. Mr.. Mcdaniel is
q consistent traveller, making long
" trips each summer and keeping re-
cord of all expenditures for gasoline,
oil, tires garage expense and hotel
bills. He invariably keeps a complete
record of mileage per gallon of gaso-
line and the cost Of operating his
car on the various trips.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-10-19
WOMEN. VOTERS LEAGUE
QUESTIONS CANDIDATES
Majority Asks for information
About Stand of Parties on
Certain Questions

' Among the hundreds of questions
that are received by the State League
ot-Women Voters at their 'headquar-
tiers in Minneapolis the majority ask
for information about the stands OF
parties on certain. questions, and very
large numbers want to know how the
various candidates for the state Off
ces stand upon certain pertinent local
state issues. The idea gained at
League;sheadquarters is that women
are going at the lbuiness of voting in
the most intelligent way possible. Be-
fore they. vote a party ticket they
want to, know az thoroughly as pos
sible what its platform stands for,
and in the case of individual men
they seem to want to know a good
deal more about the candidate,sestand
than many Of the candidates have
publicly stated up to date.
For purposes therefore Of public in
formation, when such information Is
specifically requested, and for the
purpose of Keeping complete their
own file records upon candidates for
state office, the League of Women
Voters is sending out to all candidates
for state office definite QUESTIONABLE
covering important issues likely to be
made the subject of legislation this
coming winter.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-10-19
WHIT, HOUSE IS CONSIDERING. 4. j..
REPLY TO HARDINCCS SPEECH
Further Comment Will Probably Emphasize Preventing Franc,
and Other League Members From Forming New Assoca-
III tion of Nations in Proportions of Present League
By. United Press)

!, Washington, Oct. 19.-The White
House today was considering reply
to, Senator Harding's explanation of
his recent statement that spokesman
Of France have come to him and asked
that America lead the way in forming
a new association of nations.
Senator Harding in recent let
ter in answer to President Wilson,
declared that what he intended to
convey was that there had come to
mo those who expressed a assortment
which they alleged to be very mani
fest among the French people but
nothing was suggested as to the
French government violating the pro-
prieties of international relations"
IT the White House comments fur
Their it probably will emphasize the
fact Of preventing France as other
league members from forming a new
association Of nations in proportions
OF the pregent league.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-10-19
FORMER WINONA RESIDENTS
TO MAKE THEIR HOME HERE

Mr.. and Mrs Irwin Keller arrived
in Bemidji last evening by automobile
from their former home at Win0na,
bringing their daughter Margaret
and son Irwin. Jr., with them. they
have moved into the residence on the
corner of Dewey avenue and Tenth
street. which Mr.. Keller recently pur-
chased from Mr.. Johnson. formerly
of Cass Lake. This is the former Dr.
Shannon residence.
Mr.. Keller, who has served many
years in the railway mail service. has
recently been transferred to the run
between Bemidji and Sank Center.
After three and a half more years he
will be entitled to retire on pension.
The family has been prominent in
Baptist church circles in 'Winona for
number of years and Bemidji well
comes their arrival here.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-10-19
Declare. Campaign Has Only
Two Sides; Nenpartisan
League and Opposers
FIGHT IS BETWEEN
PREUS AND SHIPSTEAD
Democrat Headquarters Make.
No Comment on Quaine's
Talk at St. Peter
(By United Press.)

St. Paul, Oct. 10. - Democratic
headquarters early today had no COM
ment to make on Oliver J. Quaine's
statement at St. Peter last night
that L. C. Hodgson, democratic can
didate for governor, has no chance to
be elected governor. Quaine was de-
feated for the democratic nomination
by Hodgson.
In his statement at st. Peter,
where he is publisher Of The Herald,
Quaine declared that the campaign
has only two sides. On one side is
the nonpartisan league, he said, and
on the other those who will not see
the rlonpartisan league get control Of
the state of Minnesota
"The fight is between Preus and
Shipstead, and I am for Preus every
day of the, week." he said. Both
Preus and Shipstead speak at st.
Peter last night.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-10-19
SOLDIER SETTLERS THRIVE
IN NORTHERN ALBERTA
(By United Press. }

Edmonton, Alta, Oct. 19.-More
money has been loaned to soldier set
tiers in northern Alberta than in any
other part of Canada. Albertans
point to this fact as tribute to the
attractions of the soil and climate of
the province. Through the Edmon-
ton office which covers the northern
half of the province, loans to soldier
settlers have been approved to the
extent of $14,OOO,OOO and of this
amount nearly $10,O0O,0O0 has been
disbursed. About 5000 soldiers have
been actually located on farms with
an equal number settled on home
stead lands for which no loans are
necessary.
Most of the soldier settlers are
making good, according to the soldier
settlement board, and are sharing in
the profits of the bumper harvest.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-10-19
DIR. WARNINGER FUNERAL
IS HELD AT CROOKSTON

Funeral services were held vest
erday at the Church of Our Savior
in Crookston at 3:3O p. m. for DR.. }.
Warninger, who passed away here
last Wednesday. The church was
beautifully decorated and the services
were most appropriate. A quartette
and two solos were included in the
services conducted by Rev. Erdmann
w. Frenk OF Bemidji, who officiated
by request.
A large number of old friends of
DR.. Warninger were present in ad-
ditiOn 10 relatives from Yakima,
Wash, Lacrosse, Wis, FOsstOn and
Crookston. Interment was made In
the Crookston cemetery under the di-
rection OF Undertaken Chesterman.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-10-19
'CHARCESCREDlT
DENIED
Farmer. Historieal. ss%e sisiiE}y at
Present Price of Crops,
Meredith Says
(By United Press)

Washington. Oct. 70. (By Ralph
Couch )--Secretary Of Agriculture
Meredith today charged that farmers
are being denied needed credit by
bankers in favor of luxury producers.
He made the charge In speech
at the opening Of the annual conven-
ton of the American Bankers associ-
alton. More thap 5000 bakers from
all sections of the United States heard
him.
The farmers of the country will
loose S2,5OO,OOO.00O is forced to dis
pose Of their crops at the present
prices, Meredith warned.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-10-19
PATRIOTIC LEAGUE TO
\ MEET NEXT SATURDAY

On Saturday afternoon at the rooms
of the Bemidji Civic and Commerce
Association, the membesr of the Be-
mtdji district of the TEACHERS Pa
triotic League will hold their regular
session to discuss reading circle work.
There are twenty-eight members of
the Bemidji district. This number
does not include any of the teachers
of the Bemidji Public schools but
merely those of the ruraa schools.
Discussion will be held concerning
the book which has been read by all
members since the last meeting of the
league.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-10-19
NORTH DAKOTA DAMAGE
CASE SET FOR JANUARY
Supreme Courtwill Then Hear
Million Dollar Action
Against Minnesota

St. Paul, Oct. 19.-Clifford l.. Hill
ton, attorney general for Minnesota,
has received word from Washington
that the hearing on the damage suits
for S., 100000, brought by North Da-
kota against Minnesota, would be
held in Washington, on January 3.
The case never has been tried and
will come before the United States
Supreme court as an original actlon.
North Dakota contends that valuable
lands have been flooded as the result
of the drainage Of Minnesota lands
by the Mustinka ditch. which hows
into Lake Traverse, on the western
border Of minnesota.
North Dakota is attempting 10
seek an injunction to prevent the
pouring OF drainage waters into the
lake by Minnesota, and says that as
, result much land in Richland coun-
~ and southeastern North DAKOTA
has been flooded and made worthless.
r. s. Oakley. assistant attorney
general of Minnesota. has been WORK
ing on this case with Attorney Cen
eral Hilton, and they expect TO repre-
sent the state at the supreme court
hearing.
South Dakota has similar action
nendjnp. as It is contended that lands
in northeastern South DAKOTA aiso
were damaged by being HOODED. Inc
South Dakota case involves facts SIM
liar to those Of the North DAKOTA
case, and it will not be tanen INTO
court until after the disposition OF
the North Dakota case. d.