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The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1921-04-23
DECLAMATORY CON-
TEST LAST EVENING
SIN DIFFERENT SCHOOLS REP
RESENTED AND TEN
CONTESTANTS

Probably at no time during the
year has the high school conducted
itself in better manner then it did
IN staging the declamatory contest
last evening. Representatives from
SIX different schools, ten contestants
IN all took part in a very interest
ing and well developed presentation
OIL oratlons and dramatic selections.
The high school orchestra auuitted
itself with honor in two well select
ed productions and the Bows Glee
club of the high school demonstrated
that nigh school boys can sing. dur
ing the intermission between the
oratlons and declamations of the
program. The speakers delivered
their parts with unusual strength for
nigh school students. The great
number of people who failed to be
present last evening can not appre-
clate what such efforts mean for the
public schools. High ideals, patrio-
tlsm and great principles of living
We're depicted by the speakers with
remarkable ability demonstrated in
delivery. First place in oratory was
given TO Marcus Houge of Sioux
Falls in an Grafton on "The New
South" Second place was awarded
to Harry Jensen of Madison, on an
oration THE Power of Conviction.
In declamatory Leona Malamphy of
Flandreau, won first with "The
Death Disk" Cathryn Smith Of Sa-
lem, won second with a selection
ON the Other Train Told by a
Clock" The second district viii De
Well represented in the division con-
test which occurs May 9Th. After
the program a social hour was en-
joyed at the Kohler ice cream par
lors. Committees of the student
council entertained the visitors in
delightful way taking them on trips
to the lake, entertaining them in
their homes and conducting them to
the trains upon departure
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1921-04-23
NEBRASKAN MAKES
GENEROUS OFFER
WOULD GIVE ESTATE OF $3.50.
600 TO BE USED As SMALL
LOANS.

Denver, Colo, April 23.-To give
practical impetus to his great desire
to see the 100000 acres of tillable
land in Colorado made available to
homesteaders, Col. Henry C. Watson,
of Kearney, Neb., wants to leave his
estate, valued at close to S250,000 to
the state of Colorado.
The state senate has already pass
ed a measure authorizing the state
treasurer to accept a legacy such as
Watson proposes. The house is ex-
pected to take action soon.
Colonel Watson, farmer, econom-
list, philanthropist, treeologist and
specialist in growing alfalfa, address
sed a joint session of the Colorado
legislature here TO explain his rea-
sons for framing the unique will
which will leave his fortune to the
Centennial state.
In his address Colonel Watson en-
phasized that the outstanding condi-
ton of the will provides that the
money will be loaned in 1000
amounts to homesteaders.
Il think il would mark an epoch
in the history of the west il | could
help you get farmers to working on
your 100000 acres of school
lands,' he said.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1921-04-23
GRAIN DEALERS
TO MINNEAPOLIS
TRI-STATE SHIPPERS COMPOSED
OF INDEPENDENTS INCLUDING
SOUTH DAKOTA TO MEET

Sioux Falls, April 23.-Independ-
ent country grain shippers from
North and South Dakota, Minnesota
and Wisconsin will assemble at Min
neapolis June % for the annual con-
vention of the Tri-States Country
Grain Shipper association, which, ac-
cording to j. II. Adams, secretary
will be one of the most important
meetings it has ever held.
Outstanding among topics TO be
taken up at the sessions, which will
continue through June "a. will be
what effect the so-called antl-futures
bill, recently enacted by the Minneso-
Ia legislature, will have on the farm
er ana country grain shipper and
the establishment OF Minnesota
grain grades TO supplant the federal
grading now in effect.
Probable new methods of financing
country elevators because of the new
feature measures will be discussed,
according to Mr.. Adams. According
to the association secretary, the
country elevator will face the prob
ability of not getting financial Gre
dit from banks And commission firms
to the extent OF previous years, and
will probably have to seek new fin
ancing. Mr.. Adams predicted that
the new law would force the country
elevator to increase its margin of
profit, TO the detriment of the farm
ers' profits as the hedging risk would
prove more costly.
Re-establishment OF the old Mime
sofa grain grades has been agitated
for, during the last year or so, Mr..
Adams declares. He termed the fed
eral standard too technical and said
the farmers were penalized too heav-
lily for dockage.
Especially spring wheat" Mr..
Adams said, would become shriveled
up if certain weeds and other vege-
tation We're not intermixed with the
wheat. As the grading now stands,
the farmer is penalized if any for
eign material is among his wheat.
II the wheat is number one, with a.
trifle of oats in 1t, farmers want it
ciassed as the grade of the wehat. or
number one all the way through"
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1921-04-23
Plu m mer Is
Bathed In Hot Tar

Watertown, April 25. - Jerry
Reedy, local plumber, now knows
how it feels to be tarred and feath-
cred. He had the tar dashed over
him, all right, but lacked the feath-
ers.
Himself and assistants were en-
gagged in installing a refrigerator in
a new wholesale house when he
was seriously burned by having a
pail of hot tar spilled over him. An
assistant was unaware that Reedy
was in hole into which he poured
the bucket of tar.
The burning liquid was dashed
over Reedy's head, neck and arms
and could not be removed until the
injured man was taken TO a hospi-
tai.
Much cuticle was stripped from
him during the delicate task of re-
moving the tar, which became
even more tenacious when it had
cooled.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1921-04-23
Charge Starting
Forest Fires

Deadwood, April 23-Ray Col
wanda and Clifford Rappana. of
Lead, were arrested at Mystic by for
estry officials for having started a
forest fire, and were taken to Rapid
City for hearing.
The fire was reported to Forest
Supervisor Duthie, who Immediately
sent large force of men, who, aft
er great difficulty, gained control OF
the fire. Mr.. Duthie states that at
the present time the fire situation in
the Black Hills is very critical and
that drastic action must be taken to
prevent the starting Of fires.
Another large fire was reported in
the vicinity of Deadwood and men
are working TO get it under con-
troll.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1921-04-23
Will Inspect Routes
Cross Country Roads

Pierre. April 23.-The boosters for
a cross country highway between
this city and Mitchell are arranging
to make trip over the proposed line
between here and Gam Valley on
May 5, to attend a meeting at that
place TO push the work along across
Buffalo county.
This is one of the moves toward
securing cross country highways be-
tween here and Mitchell, and Pierre
and Aberdeen.
1t is anticipated that the line be-
tween here and Aberdeen will be cas-
lily secured over the right-of-way
which was graded between the two
places a number of years ago. and
which grade is the property of
Hughes county.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1921-04-23
Haywood Soviet
Propaganda Director

Chicago, April 23.-"Big Bill'
Haywood, L. w. w. leader, under sem
tencetence of twenty years to Fort
Leavenworth, is propaganda director
of the Russian Soviets, District At
torney Cline said he was reliably in
formed today. Haywood went to
Russia at the solicitation of Lenine
and Trotsky dictators of Russia, he
said, but refused TO divulge his
source of information. Russian lead
ers sent representative here to Sc
cure Haywood's services, it was said.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1921-04-23

Washington, April 23.-In a COM
munication TO officials of the Ameri-
can National Live Stock association
of which Senator Kendrick is presi-
dent, Judge S. H. Cowan, counsel for
the association, deals with excess
sive freight rates as they are affect
ing the cattle and live stock indus
try throughout Iowa, Nebraska and
the whole middle west and south
west. He declares high freights are
keeping live stock and many com
modities from market Increased
transportation charges on cattle, in
cluding usual movements from west
ern breeding grounds and sales of
feeders upon the market at Mis-
souri, river points up to the time the
product is marketed, he declares, to
be 100 per cent above pre-war rates.
He calls vigorously for repeal Of the
. " per cent, provision of the law
known as the guarantee provision
and declares the value of the rail-
road property sis not half the
amount the Interstate Commerce
commission estimated" He COM
mends the proposed investigation
under the Cummins resolution, but
says it does not mean immediate re-
lief to the present dangerous and
distressing situation.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1921-04-23
FUND IS To
AID CAT TLEME|I
GOV. HARDING, OF RESERVE
BOARD, ASKS FOR FREEING
OF 500. 100000.

Chicago, April 23.-Legislation
directing the secretary of the treas
ury to turn over 500, 900, 900 of the
profits of the federal reserve board
to federal land banks, and to be
loaned by the latter institutions on
stock cattle for the purpose of as
sisting cattle producers, has been
recommended by w. P. c. Harding,
governor of the federal reserve
bank, according to a statement to-
day by Everett c. Brown, president
of the National Live Stock exchange.
Such legislation, in the opinion of
Mr.. Brown, would enable a multi
tude of live stock men who might
otherwise have been forced out of
the business" to continue produc-
ton. Consumers also should re-
ceive a benefit from the increase in
production thus made possible" the
statement declared
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1921-04-23
Fire Marshal's
Report Shows Losses

Pierre, April 23.-The report of
the state fire marshal for April gives
the detailed figures of fire losses in
this state for the months of January
and February at total of s268. 400.
OF this amount the January loss
was the lighter at s123,755, and the
balance was covered by the February
loss.
The bulletin is devoted practically
exclusively to the benefits of clean.
up program as fire prevention mea-
sure, urging prevention as of far
more importance than the handling
of fires after they once get under
way.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1921-04-23
Boy Slave To
Whisky Runner

Chicago. April "a half starved
boy l5 years old, staggered into a
police station today telling a story
that he had been held as a slave by
international whisky runners. He
gave his name as George Mitchell and
named a man he knew as George
Goodren as the man who had used
MN as a tool to carry whisky and
steal food.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1921-04-23

Washington, April 23.-Japan is
prepared to make concessions to the
United States in the dispute over the
island of Yap, according to authori-
ative opinion here today. This move
will not come for some time, how
ever, it was predicted.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1921-04-23
Daily Market Report
Minneapolis Grain Market.

Minneapolis, April 23.-Corn.-
Firm to 1c higher compared with
Chicago May, No. 4 yellow at 9 and
lie under the future; demand fair.
No. yellow closed at SO and SEC,
No. mixed at SO and Sic.
Oats.-Unchanged, quiet; No. 3
whites 1 " and &c over May. No. 8
whites closed at 33A and 34Bc.
No. whites at 312s and 33 sc.
Rye.-Unchanged; No. 2 at and
&c over May; offerings light, demand
fair. No. 2 rye closed at s1.25 and
S127.
Barley.-Unchanged and slow.
with offerings light. Prices closed
at As and 62c.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1921-04-23
MarOOned Party
Is Res scue d

Miami, Florida, April 22.-After
being marooned On a barran strand
of Bahama Island for two weeks four
prominent Chicagians were safe here
today They were rescued by sea-
planes after there launch had STALL
ed. All they had to live on was fish
and herbs. They were Webb Jay and
Charles r. Deschields and their
wives.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1921-04-23
Raid Coroner
For Narcotics

st. Paul, April 23.-Federal agents
late today raided the office of Coron-
er j. B. Lewis of Dakota county at
South st. Paul and seized about $780,
600 worth of narcotics. Lewis fought
desperately with agents who were
forced to overpower him. They did
not take him into custody but war
rant for his arrest probably will be
issued later.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1921-04-23

Paris, April 23.-France is de-
termined to occupy the Ruhr dis
trict in the event of Germany de-
faulting on her reparations pay
ment May 1st regardless of Ameri-
can attitude on mediation, il was
stated semi-officially today. Premier
BRAND left for England today bear
ing Marshal FOch's detailed plans for
military action. At the same time il
was stated semi-officially, that inter
change of notes between Germany
and the American governments would
not change Frances course of action
despite the fact that these communi-
cations might considerably alter the
basis of Premier Brands conference
with Premier Lloyd George of Eng
land, at Hythe. Further it was de-
clared Germany's proposition for re-
construction of the devastated areas
IN France would be unacceptable.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1921-04-23
Discussed The
Yap Controversy

Toxic, April 23.-The diplomatic
advisory council considered the jap
controversy at meeting today. One
newspaper claims it had been decided
that Japan would act only in con-
cord with European allies in the mat
ter.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1921-04-23
TACOMA SLAYERS
GET LIFE TERMS
THREE WHO KILLED A STORE
KEEPER DURING HOLDUP
ENTER PLEAS GUILTY 10
CHARGE.

Aberdeen. April 23.-Harry Cox,
William Larson and Howard Finley
confessed slayers of Clarence Het-
land, owner of the Tacoma Park
store, were yesterday afternoon SEN
fenced to life in the state peniten-
tiary at Sioux Falls.
Each of the three had asked per-
mission to appear before Judge
Frank Anderson and plead guilty TO
the charge of murder in the first
degree.
They were taken to Webster,
where sentence was imposed. They
wer at one started to Sioux Falls TO
begin their life terms in the peni-
tentiary
The oldest of the lads is 26 and
the youngest is but IT.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1921-04-23
Sioux City Live Stock.

Sioux City, April 23.-The supply
OF hogs ran largely to mixed BUTCH
ers and weights ran just a trifle
lighter than on the previous day.
Tops landed at $7.85 and that fig
ure was the practical crest on
Thursdays market. The bulk of the
sales ranged from s7.35 and $7.75.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1921-04-23
THE GE R NJ AN
PREPARATION PROBLEM
FRANCE PREPARING 70 ENTER
RUHR DISTRICT IF tYMENT
IL NOT MADE MAY

Berlin, April 23.-A new German
reparations proposal will be dis
patched TO President Harding for
transmission to the allies immediate
ly after a meeting of the cabinet
which began shortly before noon to-
day, according to reliable informa-
ton. These proposals, it was under
stood include an increase in cash pay
ments, offered better plans for re-
construction Of France and form of
International credit.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1921-04-23

Aberdeen, April 23.-The first re-
ward of $4,000 offered IA Postmas-
ter General Hays for the capture,
dead or alive, of bandits implicated
in the robbing or Staying of anyone
connected with the postal service,
may go residents of South Dakota as
the result of information given.
which resulted in the arrest of How
ard Finley, Harry Cox and William
Larson on the charge of killing
Clarence Hetland, store-keeper at
Tacoma Park, near here, last Sat
urday night
1t is stated that Heland was act
ing as postmaster at Tacoma Park.
His predecessor was postmaster, du-
ly appointed, and while there is no
record in Aberdeen to show that
Hetland was postmaster, it Is be-
lieved he was postmaster by COM
mission.
When this is established the men
who gave information leading to the
arrest of his three murderers may
get the $4,000 reward.
These men are John Hall, store
keeper at Ordway, near Tacoma
Park, who gave the first informa-
tion;. George Smith, deputy sheriff,
and John McNeary and young man
named Russell, who arrested one of
the bandits, and Clarence Dahl, dep
uty sheriff, who with John McNeary
first cornered Cox and Finley In a
hotel where they had taken refuge
and then summoned help.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1921-04-23

ness man he can find to the board on
a paying basis, Representative Good,
of Iowa, said today.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1921-04-23

Washington, April 23.-The af-
fairs of the shipping board are in
such muddle that President Hard
ing should appoint the biggest busi-
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1921-04-23
Farmers Interests
Again Sidetracked

Washington, April 23.-The emer-
gency tariff bill was delayed again
today when hearings before the SEN
ate finance committee were tied up
by appeals from representatives of
the dye industry to save them from
destruction threatened by German
competition.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1921-04-28

extension, which the people would be
pleased to have the Board utilize.
Mr.. Bonner was informed by the
Board that the Poydras st. shed ex-
tension was too far advanced for any
changes at the present time, that the
plans had been discussed some six
months ago, the contract since let,
and part of the steel was now en-
route, but that the Board would be
pleased always to cooperate with
the people of Algiers in their efforts
to better the ferry conditions and
when the time arrived for these bet
terments the space between the Bien-
Vile Street shed and the ferry house
now occupied by the engineering of
flee would be available.
Mr.. Colcock, Secretary of the
Civic Bureau of the New Orleans AS.
ISOLATION of Commerce, followed Mr.
Bonner, and was given assurances
that the Board was always willing tt
cooperate in matters of this kline
and if the matter had been brough
to their attention previously condi
lions might have been otherwise ar
ranged.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1921-04-28
BELLEVILLE SCHOOL NOTES.

On Wednesday Belleville School
had its picnic at the City Park. The
day was selected as the companion
school had also selected that day.
The picnic of the two schools being
held on the same days was very con-
venient for the parents who wished
to attend both. The weather was
cool and bright. The spot selected
was beautiful. Many parents and
distinguished guests attended. The
whole affair will last as a pleasant
memory to the teachers and pupils
The conditions under which the picnic
was given were that there should be
no interference with school attend
ance or work, and that certain dan.
gerous amusements should be
avoided. To such a degree were
these conditions observed that the
Belleville pupils established higf
record.
Last Friday the first rehearsal a
the Fair Grounds was held. Mis-
Laskey and Miss Harte accompan
led the children who were taking
part in the Minuet and in the pa
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1921-04-28

the Catholic women's home for about
three years and its hard to keep a
secret around so many mice girl
friends" she says.
Here's her own story of how she
and George fell in love-:
3 and left seven children younger
than herself in her care. She be-
came a little mother" to them and
her days were days of drudgery and
homework at their home in Teche
Street. Then George moved into
the neighborhood, and Agnes at once
"vamped" him with her bright
gray eyes, and according to her state
ment, HE Hoped
George soon was Dragging around
the neighborhood that Agnes was his
girl, and Agnes admits she was
pleased when her friends told her
what George had been doing. Their
loving began at the picture shew".
George was not satisfied with meet
ing Agnes at the show, so he got
nervy" and called UPON Mr.. Vedros
to ask permission to come and see
Agnes" He got it but he had to
agree to talk French around papa
because he didn't understand Eng
lish and wanted to know what was
going on.
Then Judge Andrew H. Wilson OF
the Juvenile Court heard of the hard
time Agnes was having with her big
family. He asked the Catholic Wo-
mems Club to give her home and
for three years the club in Baronne
Street has been her home. Agnes
says at is the best home in the
World"
Last night the family and friend:
gathered at Mrs. Alfred Buras' home
424 Powder Street, to celebrate the
wedding, where Mr.. and Mrs. Bura:
will reside for a short while.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1921-04-28

geant Women Throughout the
Ages" to take place April 2S-3o.
After the rehearsal a visit was MADE
to the City Park, where a pleasant
evening was had by all present.
kindergarten.
The kindergarten, along with the
kindergarten Mothers Club VIII
have their picnic at City Park on
Thursday, May 5, weather conditions
permitting. This date was decided
upon at the last meeting OF the
Mothers Club which was held the
first Friday in April.
An immense truck for transport
ing the children and parents to ana
from the park, has been loaned. All
the mothers of these children are
cordially invited to attend. From all
accounts, it appears that large mum
Der will be present.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1921-04-28
McDONOGH NO. )

{ Southern Melodies" will be one
of the numbers on the program Tor
the May Festival on May goth. The
following children have parts in the
chorus: Alice Lee, Margaret Duffy,
Bernice Boudreaux, Mamie Bowers,
Adeline McGarr, John Sutherland
Percy Jones, Audrey Lands, Henry
Dubret, Charles Hughes, Charles
Brias, William Lacoste, Lee Culver
Ernest Buras, Casper Chifici, Joseph
Walters, Harold Roddy, Michael MI
chel. Nathan Tanikel, Merrill Tread
wav. James Johnson, Joseph ia
Andrew Kerstens, Arthur King,
Palisi. Beatrice Morel, Frances u
master. Reginald Smith, GustaVe
Wahl. Allen Vinet, Alvin Matuilch'
Horatius Kennedy, Lloyd Arnold, IT.
vim Dallam, Edna Leblanc, Emma
Cbauyin. Hilda Smith, Joseph Scalr-
ono. Sanders Witherup, Laurence
ouartano, Vita Caimi, Ovid Hotaro'
Frances Walters, Floyd Watlgney'
William Clasen, Thomas Lingoni, So
pbie Miller, Edward Hibben, irene
Despaux, Vivian Fourroux, violet
Jordan, Josephine Dubret, Henry
| Bentel.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1921-04-28
McDONOGH NO. 4.

On Wednesday, April 20, our
school held it's annual picnic. The
day was an ideal one and the park
was beautiful in it's spring verdure.
Everyone had a delightful time and
went home in the evening tired and
sleepy.
McDonogh led all other schools
in the city in it's bank receipts for
the past week. Amount TO our credit
being over $1SS.
The regular monthly meeting OF
McDonogh No Cooperative CLUB
will be held on Wednesday, May A.,
at BIS p IN. Parents are urged 10
attend and make this meeting sue
cessful one.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1921-04-28
TROOP 90.

Troop No. 60, Boy Scouts of
America will hold their regular
weekly meeting on April 80. at the
H. n. G. c. Hall.
The Troop has been working very
hard during the last few days, much
time was spent practicing for the
field day meet to be held on May
IA.
Scout Law No. ..
A Scout is thrifty. He does not
wantonly destroy property. He
works faithfully, wastes nothing, and
makes the best use of his opportuni-
ties. He saves his money so that he
may pay his own way, he is gener-
uOUu, anu Helplul W
worthy objects.
He may work for pay but must
not receive tips for courtesies or
good turns.
Law No. 4.
A Scout is friendly. He is friend
to all and a brother to every other
Scout.