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The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1921-02-18
ASSESSOR BILL
IS CONSIDERED
MEASURE WOULD DO AWAY
WITH LOCAL COUNTY
ASSESSORS.

Pierre, Feb. 1S.-The legislature
1t does away with the present local
assessor and provides for an elective
county office. The county assessor
is to serve for four years and there
is no limit on the number of terms
one man may serve in the bill intro
duced in the senate by the committee
on Assessment and Taxation. The
assessor shall have deputies who are
TO do local work, and he is to spread
the taxes as the auditor is now re-
quired to do, leaving that officer free
for his other duties. The figures
would go back to the township
boards for review. In counties hav-
ing a valuation under 100000 he
would get $4,000 a year, in counties
S10,000,000 to $40, 100000 the sal
airy would be $4,000, and $40, ,000,-
600 valuation it would be $4,000.
Provision is made for the removal of
an officer found unsatisfactory, by
the county commissioners and the
tax commission, and upon a vacancy
occurring by death, resignation or
removal the county board would be
given power of appointing a success
sor TO fill out the term.
Senator Wagner of Bon Homme
county has put in bill reducin the
tax levy on moneys and credits from
three TO one per cent. He says the
approximate mortgage registry tax
now is one mill, and no other paper
should be Disseminated against with
a higher tax. If the mortgage regis
try tax is repealed, as is proposed in
bill which has passed in the senate,
IL will not be substantially, raised.
Chairman Eveland of the TaA Com
mission estimates that the repeal of
the mortga ge registry tax and he re-
duction as proposed in the Wagner
bill would cut down the present tax
income 100000 a year. Most of
this cut come from the mortgage reg
istry repeal Should this registry
law be left alone the cut would only
be in the neighborhood of $500, 900,
based on last year figures And
should the mortgage registry tax
ceease, ii is the opinion OF the tax
commission that the number of
mortga ges still in the state and tax
able under money and credits tax
would just about be sufficient to
counter-balance the depreciation in
other paper due TO falling prices,
ETC., and money taken out of circu-
lation. The basis of figuring would
just about equal that of last year,
then, and the total income from tax
es of this nature to state and local
subdivisions would be slightly over
100000.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1921-02-18
DECIDE AGAINST
ELECTRICAL VOTING
REPRESENTATIVE AGREE NOT
TO TRY ELECTRICAL VOT-
ING DEVICE.

Pierre, Feb. 16.-The roll will be
called. namely name, as heretofore.
at the next session of the South Da-
kota legislature, the house has de-
cided. There will he no electrical
voting device. The committee ap-
pointed to look into the matter of
electrical voting systems had report
ed that the producing company
would install such an outfit and let
the next session of the legislature try
ii out all session before il was ac-
cepted or rejected, without cost 10
the state The report came up tor
consideration Monday afternoon.
Brown county was divided against
itself in the discussion. Nobody else
took part. And the junior member
won. Ole Swanson figured il was a
good plan, would cost nothing to try
and might save considerable time.
Campbell could see no good in it. He
figured the Legislature would stay
here so days anyhow. He thought it
an expensive plaything, and he fig
ured that il it was Sdce- installed, il
would be like pulling teeth to have
it taken out. And the house agreed
with r. Campbell.
The house had the same fight as
did the senate over the question of
nominating county commissioners by
districts and electing them at large
and. like the senate. decided against
the idea. Van Ornum of Sphinx OPEN
ed the attack, believing it vicionus
and ideal. for political trickery, so
that in any county having a lar ge
town or political organization
would be run by a ring. Clark
agreed osher said the bill was de-
vised to get away from old tyrants
who dominated some districts and
We're decidedly narrow In their views.
Burt favored the bill, urging that in
most counties the county population
predominates, anyway. Nelson of
Roberts thought it well to get away
from the system where each man
elected by the people tries to get
something for his particular district.
Curtis noted Mr.. Nelson's change of
heart from the time not long ago
when he opposed Capitalization, ia
yored abolition of the state sheriff
and return to home rule. He said
this bill had once been the law and
had been repealed. Hinrichs was for
the bill, while erry urged the danger
of the election of a man the people
do not want. Swanson said the pop
ulists repealed the law for their own
purposes. and he thought 1t ought to
come back. Hague said the farmers
would have no show under the bill
Buell. was of the opinion that the
only thing the matter with the bill
was that it violated the fundamental
doctrine of representative govern
ment. And the house agreed. The
bill got % votes.
The expense of Legislators for the
session under the expense allowance
bill they passed several weeks ago
will be $4,000 to the people of the
state. A bill appropriating that
amount of money was unanimously
passed by the house Monday after
noon and now goes TO the senate for
action.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1921-02-18
SOUTH DAKOTA
LIGHTING PLANTS
THERE ARE 2.7S9 ON FARMS OF
THE STATE.

Pierre, Feb. 1S.-Life on the farm
holds no the Inconvenience and hard
ships of former years. nor is farm
life as isolated as il is commonly sup
posed TO be, as figures compiled by
L. ID. Aldrich, commissioner of immi-
grafton for South Dakota, will show.
Mr.. Aldrich has taken a survey of
the state to determine the number of
farms that are equipped with light
ing plants.
According to this survey, there are
a total of 2,789 plants in operation
ON the farms of the state, these fig
ures being taken between the
months OF October and December.
This would show that South Dakota
ranks very high in farm improve
ments in the state.
Hydro-electric development would
mean that many more farmers would
probably secure the juice with less
trouble.
Brown county leads the list in this
development, with Lincoln a close
second. Minnehaha does not rank
SO very near the top.
Following is the list of counties in
the state and the number of plants
in each:
Aurora, So; Beadle, 46 Bennett,
IL; Bon Homme. rs; Brookings, 80;
Brown, 1873; Brule, So; Buffalo, 6;
Butte, 8; Campbell, 23 Charles Mix,
II; Clark, So; Clay, SO; Codington.
"A; Corson. 8; Custer, 16; Dawson,
102; Day, 22; Deuel., 10; Dewey, 4;
Douglas, 80; Edmunds, rs; Fall
River, 15; Faulk, 10; Grant, 68;
Gregory, 124; Hamlin, 20; Hand,
%: Hanson, As; Harding, z; Hughes.
10; Hutchinson. So; Hyde, 6; Jack
son, 1S; Jerauld, 81; Jones, 16:
Kin gsbury. IS; Lake, 81; Lawrence,
8; Lincoln, 1870; Lyman, So; Nc
Cook, 90; Mcpherson, "a; Marshall,
Is; Meade, IL; Mellette. 2; Miner,
35; Minnehaha. 73: Moody, So; Pen
nington, SO; Perkins, %; Potter, ga:
Roberts, 10; Sanborn, "a; Shannon,
/; Sphinx, SO; Stanley. 2; Sully, A;
Todd, /; Tripp, IS; Turner, 1928;
Union, 81; Walworth. g.; Washa-
baugh, 4; Yankton, 104; Ziebach, A.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1921-02-18
Fire UncOvers
Small Brewery

Dell Rapids, Feb. 18.-Following
the destruction by fire of deserted
hoghouse on farm near Trent, there
was much speculation as to how the
fire originated. an dthis led to an In
vestigation. 1t had not been known
that there had been any one near
the old structure for many weeks,
but the searchers, following the fire,
found number of huge jars of mash
and other articles. which established
without doubt the fact that home
brew establishment had been operat-
ed upon large scale at the deserted
shanty.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1921-02-18
Man Hunt For
Michael Collins

Dublin, Feb. 18.-A great man
hunt was in full swing in Dublin to-
day. The whole section of the city
On the north side was cut off by
troops who patrolled in armored
cars. Throughout the early morning
hours the neighborhood resounded
with the roar of motors and shouts
of officers. There were various
rumors as to the identity of the Sim
Feiners who were sought, but it was
generally understood that Michael
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1921-02-18
Explosion Damages
At Racine, Wise.

Racine, Wis, Feb. 18.-An explo-
sion in the engine and compressing
room of the Wisconsin Gas and
Electric company at 4:30 this morn
ing caused property damage esti-
mated at 100000. The cause of the
explosion is unknown.
Omar Wolfe, engineer, was severe
ly injured. All the gas supply for
Racine, South Milwaukee, Cudahy
and intermediate points was cut off.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1921-02-18
Arraigned On A
Charge of Murder

New York, Feb. 18.-Charles T.
Davis, wealthy Brooklyn manufac-
turer and clubman, was arraigned on
the charge of killin Detective Ser
geant Joseph Bridgetts. and wound
ing Detective Edward J. McGlone
and George Whoran, insurance ad-
juster. The shooting occurred late
yesterday in Davis office in the
Brooklyn factory. Davis admitted
the shooting.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1921-02-18
To Compel Ger
many To Pay

Paris, Feb. 1S.-France today be-
gan military preparations to compel
German obedience to reparations de-
manded under the terms of the allied
agreements. France was left a free
hand to take whatever action she be-
lieved necessary against Germany.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1921-02-18
North Dakota
Bond Deal Off

Minneapolis, Feb. 18.-Negotia-
tions for the sale of North Dakota
state bonds by Minneapolis and Chi
cago investment firms are off, at
least for the present, it was learned
today. The sale of s6,000,000 in
bonds has been contemplated as a
means of putting North Dakota back
on a sound financial basis.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1921-02-18

when the engines died Eversole
fastened a parachute to his belt and
leaped from the falling plane. He
landed safely and unhurt The plane
was wrecked and thousands of let
ters were scattered about
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1921-02-18
LangdOn Killing
In Self Defense

Toxic Feb. 18.-The claim that
the sentry who killed Langdon at
Vladivostok acted In self defense
was set up in an Interpolation in the
diet today, which charged that pun
ishment OF the sentry would be
trayesty On Justice.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1921-02-18
Arrested On
Perjury Charge

Bismarck, N. D., Febs Isl. w.
Brinton was arrested today on a per-
jury charge growing out of his tes-
tmony before the senate committee
charging Director F. w. Cathro of
the state bank with embezzlement.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1921-02-18

Collins. general of the Irish Repub-
hcan army. was hiding in the vicin-
lty. Collins. who was recently re-
ported killed in battle, but who re-
appeared shortly afterward, was re-
ported to be holding a council of war.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1921-02-18
Hughes On Way
To st. Augustine

ST. Augustine. Fla, Feb. 18.--
Charles Evans Hughes, who will be
premier of Harding's cabinet. was
due here today to confer with Hard
ing regarding international policies
of the incoming administration and
appointments for posts in the state
department and diplomatic service.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1921-02-18
Aviator ESCAPES
With Parachute

st. Paul, Feb. 1S.-C. C. Eversole,
Chicago mail pilot, narrowly escaped
death at noon today when his plane
crashed to earth from a height OF
5000 feet. near Mendoza. just south
of the Fort Smelling landing field.
He was near the end Of his trip
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1921-02-18
Farmer Takes
His Own Life

Faribault, Mimi, Feb. 1S.-Bid-
ding farewell to his six children, Ole
N. Yard, farmer. stepped to the back
porch and blew off his head with a
shotgun early today His wife is
prostrated.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1921-02-18
To Clip Interstate
Commerce Commission

Washington, Feb. 18.-The inter-
state Commerce Commissions pow
er over intrastate railroad rates
would be taken from IL by bill in
troduced today by Senator Kenyon
of Iowa.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1921-02-18
BlOOdh0unds Fail
To Pick Up Trail

Cleveland, Ohio, Feb. 18.-Blood-
hounds failed to pick up the trail of
the two men wanted for Staying
Louise Wolf and Mabel Foote, the
school teachers, and police were
without tangible clue to the slayers.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1921-02-18
Lloyd George Given
Vote Of Confidence

London, Feb. 1S.-Lloyd Geor ge
was given vote of confidence to-
day by vote of 181 to 40. The vote
came on a motion to amend the
Kings address implying criticism of
premier's post war policies.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1921-02-18
Daily Market Report

Sioux City. Feb. 18.--Plentyf of
good hogs were included and the av-
erage quality practically matches
that of "Wednesday. With a top at
$9.25, the bulk Of the droves were
forced to find outlet from $3.50
aa g..
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1921-02-18
CarusO Improves
In Condition

New York, Feb. 18.-Caruso's
condition has improved so greatly
that relapse now would probably
not cause death, DR.. Frances Murry
said today.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1921-02-18

New York, Feb.18.-Enrico Ca
ruso is distinguishly improving. the
noon bulletin said Caruso had a
good night, they said They denied
rumors of operations to be performed
on the singer.
The Washington times., 1921-05-17
CATHOLIC WOMEN
PROTEST KILLINGS

MEXICO CITY, May 1.-THE Wom-
ans Catholic Society today issued a
manifesto calling upon all Catholics
In Mexico to wear mourning on May
II, Is. and 10 and to abstain from
attending the theater and all other
diversions as a protest against the
killing OF Catholics by socialists at
Morelia last Thursday night.
Gen. Enrique Etrada, minister OF
war. and Jose Lugo, under-secretary
or the interior, have gone to Morelia
to investigate tho disorders. Presi-
dent Obregon said that the reports he
had received led him to believe that
|. IL was a street fght when two hos
tile factions came together.
President Obregon was not alarmed
over the manifestation In the Cham
ber of Deputies on Saturday night,
when radical Socialists Invaded the
building waving red flags Two So
cialist deputies. who were held re-
sponsible for the demonstration by
encouraging the radicals, have been
ordered expelled at the request Of
the president.
The chamber adopted a resolution
reproving the governor of the federal
district and Ahe chief OF police for al
lowing the Socialists to make their
demonstration.
The Washington times., 1921-05-17

WILLIAMSON, W. Va, May II.
Renewal of the fighting on the
Tug River front on big scale ap-
pears certain within a day or two.
Everything points to May Ian
niversary of the Battle of Mate
wan"-as the crucial day when this
mountain warfare is to be resumed.
Information altering through the
mountains Is to the effect that there
is much activity going on behind
/ the lines, and IL is known that the
| attacking parties entrenched in the
| fastness of the mountain slopes
| which flank the river front have
been busy preparing for further
operations.
A great army of striking miners is
massing in Mingo county, West Vir-
ginia, and Pike county, Kentucky. with
the avowed purpose of opening a
furious offensive against the non
union workers In these counties. ac-
cording to word reaching Sheriff Pin
son. II is stated that all union men
from Kermit in the west to War Eagle
I'm the east have been ordered to mo-
bilize. This stretches the front to
distance of fifty miles.
Reports which have reached Sheriff
Pinson are to the effect that when the
big battle starts, the attacking forces
will leave the mountain sides and
make an attack on the property OF
the mines and also make an attempt
to blow them up. Large numbers of
miners from Sother fields are gather
irg on both the West Virginia and
Kentucky sides of the Tug river.
Small bands of men have been seen in
the mountains along the paths which
lead to the sectors whore there was
serious fighting last week. and all of
IT, em carried rifles.
Reports reaching here are that all
of the union miners from the sur
rounding counties will be recruited to
aid their brothers who are waging
tleir fight against the coal operators
and the non-union miners who are
now at work.
The question of declaring martial
law in West Virginia and Kentucky
was again laid before President Hard
ing today by Secretary of War Weeks,
after receiving requests from the gov
rnors OF the two States for Federal
troops.
Secretary Weeks said prior to the
Cabinet meeting that he did not think
Ithe situation at the present time war
rants sending troops to West Vir-
ginia or the declaration OF martial
law.
The Washington times., 1921-05-17
LADYFISH ENJOYS SMOKE,
BUT HOOTCH KILLS HER

PORT DEPOSIT, Md, May ia
carp smoking a cigarette and trying
to swallow a nip of Sixth district
bush whiskey was the attraction on
the Port Deposit water front today.
The hsh weighed sixty-eight pounds,
and was caught by S. w. Martin, Of
Lancaster, Pa The tackle was an
eight-ounce rod with reel and No. Ii
Cuttyhunk line. The fight lasted a
haIf-hour and the big fellow WAS
lifted to the dock with ice hooks.
When offered a lighted cigarette by
Martin, she forgot she was a ladyfish,
took a long drag and sent the smoke
through the two portfolios that served
for a nose with apparent joy.
A violator OF the Volstead law then
offered her the drink of moonshine
Its effect was all unexpected. AMI
more. The ish took one draught and
rolled over dead.
The Washington times., 1921-05-17
?. 0. Jobs WILL
SEEK THE men
Fitness, Regardless Of Party
Complexion, to Qualify Post
masters, Says Hays.

Non political observers with fac
ulties for judging the fitness of mer
for public service are to be sen
throughout the country by Postmas-
ter General Will II. Hays to deter.
mine upon the relative merits Of tl,t
thousands who are and will be clam
oring for jobs as postmasters.
HOLD EXAMS ALSO.
This method of selecting those who
will be named TO MI vacancies will be
used by the Postmaster General in
addition to the examinations pre-
scribed by law when there are no
persons available with the competi-
tive classified civil service.
1t will permit. Mr.. Hays points out
the Postoffce Department to be as
sured that appointees are qualified
for the posts to which they are
named under the terms of President
harding's statement that tests pro-
Nided shall be based on the appli-
cants business training. experience.
fitness, organising and executive abii-
ity, and general qualifications for ef-
f'cient administration, and shall in no
sense be a cloistered, scholastic ex-
animation which might result in a
high grade In theory. but not a guar
anty of efficiency In fact"
1t Is the expressed desire OF the
Postmaster General to make all ap-
pointments "for the good of the serv-
fce," and he has reiterated in reply to
questions from many sources that
politics will play no part in the rec
concentrations he will make to the
President.
TESTS TO BE IMPARTIAL.
Applicants for postmasterships are
to undergo civil service examinations
approved by the President, and the
names of the three persons with the
highest rating will be referred to the
Postoffce Department. From this
trio the selection will be made.
Postmaster General Hays has made
II clear that IL the three highest rat
tngs are held by Democrats, a Demo.
crat. in all probability. will be named
to fll the vacancy. This is declared to
be in line with the views already ex-
pressed by President Harding, and
Hays has given Indications that he
will stanchly carry them to compile
tion.
Although the determination of Post.
master General Hays to make ap-
pointments without regard to the
politics Of the applicants has caused
some CONSERVATION in Republican cir
c)es- and some dissatisfaction among
Congressman, who have had to alter
their patronage plans, there are rea-
sons to believe that a great many
members of Congress are in accord
with the policy adopted by the POST
office Department.
The Washington times., 1921-05-17
Wonderful MIRAGE.

ROCHESTER,. NJ Y. May IL
Rochester residents yesterday saw a re-
markable mirage, From the top OF
high buildings the Canadian shore of
Ontario lake was clearly visible and
seemed only few miles off, though
II Is ffty miles away. The American
side OF the lake also appeared to be
close to the city. though II is seven
miles distant. About two years ago
q similar mirage was seen here
The Washington times., 1921-05-17

MRS. LOUIS A. DARSCH, Of
Chicago, was divorced from
her husband, Henry, recently,
because Darsch wanted to
marry his fourteen-year-Old
stepdaughter. Bertha, accord
ing to . report from Chicago.
The girl. 1t Is said. has admit
ted the charge and has de-
clared her intention of marry
ing her stepfather when she
becomes of age.
The Washington times., 1921-05-17
MINE ARMIES
Prepare to Resume Fight Thurs
day, Anniversary of Battle
of MateWan."

The President and his Cabinet
today decided not TO send Federal
troops into the troubled disfricts
Of West Virginia at this time.
The Washington times., 1921-05-17
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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-01-18
sEEk NEw PASTOR
tirst-Central Committe. toniur, Nth
Norfolk Ciergy man.

James Fl Prir, ana + I n
resent rs First-CentraI pr,.
Church. SUNDAY visited NeI.
and had conference with
Hutchinson. pastor ~ the
6yterian Church. o. assertion
he MOULD consider caN troU p.
church. The wilmington
Hutchinson preach aua
much pleased with hit
AZ the cunierenes nH
while ao lenuit, uropesHo
md no definite reply r,...
pittcc left with th.
Dr Hutchinson do S n.l e
Norfolk. Tn Igh d, h.
10 years h, teels ha h.u
biz work Tor him ta d. 1t. ff. na
recently refused offers r.r AH.l...
Ca. and Plainncid y
Tho tirst-cputra' .umu
port 20 tho church secession .u N.InU
day night and fher Wn Efh.
move ia the uattug uf a z. tu. unt
after thar mertlua
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-01-18

fire and all the burlcsqucs of Bible scenes
destroyed. guess the Lord will try water
next. These are certainly fine sunshiny
days, warmer and brighter than May in
Wilmington. The sunsets are gorgeous
the flowers exhale their fragrant souls or
saint and sinner alike, ard God every
where advertises His skill as Creator ard
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-01-18

sec multitudes of fish caught in the devils
net without knowing they are caught
human fish they are. saw a big auto
procession headed By band, Announcing
biggest carnival ana dance on the streets
Of Venice (the noted beach and telling
people Venice is not dead" A week ago
It's pleasure piers were utterly wrecked BY