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The Washington herald., 1921-09-25
Representative Voting.

To the Editor, The Washington Herald:
/ have been greatly interested
lately in the many articles appear
ing in magazines and daily news
papers relative to the position Rep
resentatives and Senators should
maintain with reference to their
constituency. Many claim that after
man is elected to either branch of
our august w-making body he
should vote on every issue arising
exactly as his conscience dictates.
1t is to disprove this feeling that /
write. 1t seems to me that each
Representative should vote accord
ing to the desires OF his constituency
rather than according to his per-
sonal feelings in the matter. We call
the men thus elected Representa-
tives," and why should they not be
just what the name implies?
am an ardent prohibitionst. but
IL, at the time the question was
brought up. 1 had been a Represen-
tative in Congress. no matter how
strongly / favored the measure .
| would most certainly have voted
constituency did not want such a
law enacted.
In a recent issue Of the Outlook
noticed the following in an article
by William C. Gregg, relative to the
soldier bonus:
THE President and Secretary of
the Treasury see their course clear
ly. Their perspective takes in the
country as a whole. The Congress
mans attention Is focused on his
own district and on his personal
popularity"
I ask Mr. Gregg. why should not
Congressman's attention be TO-
cused on his own district7 II each
Congressman votes exactly as his
constituency desires, then we will
have government that is truly
"of the people. by the people and
for the people," Is II a government
by the people" when the wishes OF
to do with the laws that are en-
acted and the course that is steered
by the country? Is II true democ-
racq where a Congressman does not
heed the voice of\ his constituency?
He has his seat in Congress as a
representative o: the people, and
that is what he should be regardless
of personal feeling or party poll
tics. Before committing himself in
any way. the Representatives and
Senators should ascertain the
Of the people they represent. and
wishes of the people they repre-
sent. and then cast their votes ac-
cordingly.
c. HARRY MOORE.
The Washington herald., 1921-09-25

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER IS, 1921.
Friendly stars that are stimu-
lating and inspiring rule this day
according to astrology. Mars
Uranus and Neptune are all in ben
efic aspect.
Plans that are constructive may
be made with hope of success while
this configuration prevails.
Physicians and surgeons come
under the best possible direction
of the planets. They will have
much to do for there is to be much
illness to be alleviated and cured
New discoveries for use in hos
pitals are foretold and there will be
wonders In surgery performed.
Military. men are today subject
to a planetary government tha,
should benefit them. 1t is written
In the skies. however, that they will
have retarding influence in dis
armament, not because they desire
to retain their vocations. but be-
cause they will contribute important
information and convincing data to
the great conference.
uranus today should aid the
clergy greatly for the kindly power
OF the planet Is believed to quicken
perception and cause men and
women to be hospitable to religious
teachings.
Preachers should make the most
OF this days rule of the stars,
which promises thoughtful listeners
for even the driest sermons.
There Is to be renewed interest in
psychic investigation because really
scientific study will be made.
The question of child labor will
come up prominently in the course
of public hearing and sensational
facts are to be exposed the seers
prophesy.
Attention to the welfare of the
young will be constantly dema nded
of State and Federal govefnme nts,
1t is prognosticated. owing to re-
forms in public institutions.
Persons whose birthdate 1t is
have the augury Of an active year
with many unexpected changes that
bring pleasure. There is likely to
be a great deal of travel
Children born on this day will be
active, persevering and industyfous.
These subjects of Libra usually
known how to make the most of
their opportunities and are general
ly very successful.
The Washington herald., 1921-09-25
c. HARRY MOORE.
The Devil,
Editor. The washinston Herald:

To the Editor. The washington Herald:
In answer to the letter Of Will
U. Reason will try to explain
what the devil is. After a diligent
persual of the Old Testament of the
Bible, which, by the way. 1 regard
as merely a chronicle of the Jewish
people composed of fifty-fifty Jewish
history and Hebrew mythology, ]
to hang all blame upon.
We will now glance at our more
modern civilization. The Socialists
say that the devil Is democrats. re-
publicans and capitalists. The capi-
talists and wall Street, gentlemen
say that he is Lenin, Trotsky, and
company. One predatory hippopota-
mus of the eminent jurist type says
that the devil and all his works are
represented by union labor. A great
mass of the common people believe
that the devil is embodied by Sena-
tors. Representatives, lawyers.
judges and policemen. Personally l
believe that the devil Is a relative
of Mr.. Volstead.
There is perhaps a perverse ergo
in my cosmos. would like to meet
the devil. 1 think he is a gentleman
of parts.
will try to throw q ray from the
feeble lamp of science on this mat
ter. In this universe Of ours there
are but two forces, creative and de-
structive. The acids and alkalies
of the chemists, the negative and
positive Of the electricians. light and
darkness, gravftation and centrifu-
gal force Of the astronomers. heat
and cold are but manifestations OF
these forces. Now the devil must
be one of these forces. Which!
Let's see!
Cold is nothing, merely the alb
sence of heat: centrifugal force Is
nothing. merely gravitation bent
hack upon itself. Darkness Is
The Washington herald., 1921-09-25

undertaken improvements, such as those z OF
Toronto in its harbor terminals involving cost
of $s6.oooooo. Private employers have been in
duced to cut hours rather than numbers, and the
government, through its purchasing agent places
orders for supplies where work is most needed.
Such is glance at conditions as they are in
general Our States, cities and government could
by public works employ enough of the unem-
ployed to provide work in industry for the rest.
In public employment aimed to reduce acute un-
employment. it is probable that wages for skilled
and unskilled should be under the prevfilins
scales to prevent Withdrawing labor from private
employment. It is possible that standardized con-
structon might promote home building even dur.
ing the coming winter. But it is only policies and
recommendations which reasonably be ex-
pected to come from the conference, with such
basing in fact and information will make them
convincing.
The Washington herald., 1921-09-25
| Open Court lie tiers to The HeralM
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ployes / learn that he is Mr.. Rogers.
/ refrain from mentioning the
name of. the source Of this infor-
nation. through courtesy to the
young lady.
However. the thing that wish
most to bring to your attention.
readers. 10 that am sure the WASH
ington public who chance to read
this. and who patronize the Rialto
Theater this week. will Join me in
my heartiest congratulation to this
young man.
HENRI NJ. D'ARNOYES
The Washington herald., 1921-09-25
Selecting Hardware.

In selecting hardware for your
new house. 1t is a good plan to have
the types Of material selected cor
respond with the general architec-
ture of the house. In large houses
of semi-bungslow construction, dull
finished hammered brass is attrac-
tive, and several new homes in
Chevy Chase are supplemented by
this tvne Of finishing.
The Washington herald., 1921-09-25
"NelUiy Weds' Home"
Proves DraIcing Card

One stunt used by an enterprisins
builder to obtain publicity for hi.
product during June and July Of
this year. in the Middle West, was q
novelty which brought his sales
program to a close within sixty
days after IL opened, selling 900
houses in Dayton. Ohio.
HIS idea was to capitalize The
Newlywed's Home" ADVERTISING In
the daily papeps that "only newly
weds who have been married within
the past year are eligible TO own q
home In this subdivision, but
couples to be married within the
next six months will be considered" |"
He was swamped with contracts,
the FIRST day that the advertising
campaign got under way. and clos
ed the property once four weeks
after IL opened.
The Washington herald., 1921-09-25

The Herald has found that certain
vrttsn sagn Actftious names q tAs1r
svn. In . few instances We ind thsss
have ssoabed our notice. We viii bsrs-
aftei .esuirs not only the name but ths
not b abused. Il II for fair. tmpsr-
ssnal, informative discussion and stats
ment Of epinten-
The Washington herald., 1921-09-25

The Kansas City Times says: "The world is
growing better" but it would have hard time
proving it to some members of the Senate.
The Washington herald., 1921-09-25

There is plenty of time for vacation if you
have time to take one.
The Washington herald., 1921-09-25

Since Senator France left Moscow, Lenin
feels the need of rest.
The Washington herald., 1921-09-25

The islet OF Rocksll is an isolated
pinnacle of rock. seventy-fve feet
hiEh, lying aeo miles west Of the
Hebrides IN the Atlantic Ocean.
Onlv ak landings on this rock sre@
recorded. The last was made re-
Gently by Or. J. charcot. the
French explorer. who collected
geological specimens on the Isle.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1921-01-31
Motherhood Bill
Put In Emergency

Washington, d. c., Jan. 81
Motherhood is safer in any of seven
teen foreign countries than in the
United States and babies in ten other
countries have a better chance Of
living through their first year, ac-
cording to the house commerce COM
mittee's report today on the Shep-
pardTowner bill, to appropriate ST.
100000 for safeguarding the health
of mothers and babies.
The report classed the bill as
emergency legislation and said there
was practically no opposition to it.
The committee found, 1t said, that
maternal and infant mortality In the
United States was not decreasing,
statistics before it showing fifteen
per cent increase in deaths from
childbirth between 1919 and 1920.
Infants under one year Of age are
dying from preventable ailments at
the rate of 100000 a year, the re-
port said.
''In rural sections studied it was
ascertained," the report added, that
s per cent of mothers received no
advice or trained care preceding the
birth of children"
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1921-01-31
GIRL KILLS
HER MOTHER
HUSBAND FINDS CHILD HAS
SLAIN PARENT AND HIDDEN
BODY.

Oak Creek, Col, Jan. Authorities
here today were waiting for heavy
snowstorm to abate before under
taking the 15 mile trip to the noun
tain ranch home of Frank Mudra
to investigate the Staying of Mu-
dra's wife by their daughter.
Mudra returned to Oak Greek late
last night, leaving his Is year old
daughter. confessed slayer of her
mother because of the latter's OBJ
jections to a ranch hand suitor, to
take charge of the other small chill
dren.
Mudra is an Austrian who has
been working in mine here with
his son this winter, leaving his wife
and other children at the ranch. The
Staying took place three weeks ago,
Mudra told authorities yesterday.
The girl came to town two weeks ago
with word that her mother was ILL.,
Mudra sent her back, instructing her
that she was to let him know IL her
condition became worse. Thursday
night the girl tramped into town
about midnight with the story that
Mrs. Mudra wanted to see her hus-
band.
Mudra said neighbors told him
his wife hadn't been seen in weeks
and then one of the smaller children
told the location of the burial place
When the body was found, with a
bullet through the back, Mudra said
his daughter broke down and con-
fessed.
Coroner's and sheriff's officers
from Steamboat Springs were await
ed and an effort was to be made to
force a path through the storm on
horseback
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1921-01-31
DAKOTA HAS
g LIBRARIES
COUNTIES ARE
WITHOUT INSTITUTIONS.

Pierre, Jan. 31.-There are fifty
one city and one county public Ii
braries in South Dakota, serving
about 90 per cent of the people of
the state, according to the report
prepared for the present legislature
by the state free library commits
sion, covering the biennium from
These are supported either wholly
or in part by taxation.
OF the sixty-four counties in the
state, the report shows, twenty-four
are without public library and only
thirty-two of the fifty-two libaries
have in excess of 1000 volumes.
Sioux Falls led the field in great
est number of volumes with a total
OF 1878.
The report also shows that on
June so there were 1S4 travelling Ii
braries in. the state of so volumes
each, and AZ with 25 volumes each,
or a total of 1875. These collec-
tions are sent out by the library
commission to the $50 travelling Ii
brary stations scattered throughout
the state.
During the fiscal year, July /,
1919, to June 80. 1920, the com
mission made up for use in rural
schools, 13 Libraries consisting of 35
volumes each. including history.
travel and children's classics.
The commission also maintained a
collection of agricultural books on
subjects Of interest to farmers.
which We're loaned to farmers clubs,
boys and girls clubs and 10 county
agents, in groups of fifteen volumes
each. or were mailed as individual
loans to farmers.
The greatest increase in the work
of the library commission during the
biennial period, the report shows,
was in it's circulation of package Ii
braries and books sent out as in
dividual loans.
The commission urges the legis-
lature to appropriate at least $4,000
for the purchase of more books and
for the care and rebinding OF those
already on hand.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1921-01-31
Want Action
On Baseball

Woonsocket, Jan. 31--The Woon-
socket Commercial club has issued
circular letters requesting that ac-
tion be taken regarding the ques-
tion of Sunday baseball in the state.
The letter points out that the pres
ent law prohibiting the national
sport ON Sunday is regularly being
violated and should either be abol-
ished entirely or be replaced with
legislation that can be enforced.
The club further points out the
necessity<of immediate action in urg-
ing the legislature to take up the
matter during the present session.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1921-01-31
Dark Horse
Cabinet Members

Miami Beach, Florida, Jan. 81
Two dark horses will show in the
abinet of President-elect Harding,
according to authentic sources close
to the president-elect. They will be
names which have not hithereto
figured prominently in cabinet spec
ulations. 1t is understood only
Harding's most intimate friends will
know the identity of two cabinet sur
prises in advance of formal an
nouncement which is expected about
March 4. Even portfolios that will
be assigned these men is a mystery,
but they are likely to be commerce
and labor Harding was off on a
two-day fishing trip to the deserted
island of Cocobolo. 80 miles off
shore today.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1921-01-31
PUBLIC HEARINGS
IN PIERRE
TWO COMMITTEES TO HOLD
PUBLIC HEARINGS ON MOVIE
CENSORSHIP AND PROHIBI-
TION

Pierre, Jan. 31.-Public hearings
on the moving picture censorship
bill will be held by the house state
affairs committee on Tuesday night,
February l, with an opportunity
given to all interested to present
their views
The temperance committee will
hold similar hearings on all propos-
ed prohibition measures on the
same evening, and a considerable
attendance of reformers is expected.
Abolition of the state sheriffs Of
flee and the return of prohibition
enforcement TO county officers is the
purpose Of bills prepared for intro.
duction by Beadle county members.
Representative Gilman in the house
and Senator Irving Crawford in the
senate today. The bill is COM
panion measure to the Richards
legal merit system" proposal intro
duced yesterday.
ContIol of rates and conditions at
loading and feeding stock yards in
the state would be given to the raj,
road commission, in a bill prepared
for introduction in the senate to-
day, with the commission authorized
to investigate complaints as to rail
road and private yards and make
and enforce orders to relieve the
trouble.
Senator Danforth of Minnehaha
county, has a bill ready for introduc-
tion in the senate ironing out the
difficulties in the city manager law,
making the duties of the manager
more specific and clarifying the pro-
visions for change to the manager
plan.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1921-01-31
HOUSE KNOCKS OUT
IRISH RECOGNITION
INDIRECT REFERENCE TO QUES-
TION IN SHAPE OF AN AMEND
MENT is TURNED DOWN.

Washington, ID. c., Jan. 31-In-
direct recognition of "the republic
of Ireland" was knocked out in the
house today on point of order.
During consideration of the diplo-
matte appropriation bill Representa-
tive Mason, republican, of Illinois,
a member of the foreign affairs com
mittee offered an amendment pro-
viding salary of $4,000 for a min
lister to Ireland. Instantly half a
dozen representatives were on their
feet
Chairman Rogers, of the subcom-
mittee OF appropriations. in charge
OF the bill, challenged the right to
the house to include such an amend
ment on the ground that Ii was with
out authority of law and that there
had been no executive recognition of
Ireland
Before his point was sustained by
Representative Towner, republican,
of Iowa, presiding, Mr.. Mason de-
clared the question of policy with
respect to Ireland should be deter
mined by congress on its merits and
not on a parliamentary point. AS
the appropriation, if authorized,
would not be, available until July.
Representative Conally, democrat,
of Texas, also a member of the for
eign affairs committee, asked if Mr..
Mason had any indication or assur-
ance that Mr.. Harding would desig-
nate a minister.
II have no promises, but i have
hopes" Mr.. Mason replied. I'VE all
know, however, that President Will
son is not inclined to favor recogni-
tion on the bill"
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1921-01-31

half conscious, to the bathroom.
Here, trying to open the window, he
fell, and when he revived was hang
ing over the window sill. Disturbed
by her husband, when he rose, Mrs.
Beckman, trying to shake off the ef-
fects of the gas, succeeded in reach
ing the door of her bedroom, but
fell unconscious on the floor of the
hallway. The sound of the fall
aroused a neighbor in the apartment
and he summoned help Mr.. and
Mrs. Beckman were revived with
difficulty.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1921-01-31
Finds Market For
Cement Plant Bonds

Sioux Falls, Jan. 31y-Prospects
for an early start on the state ce-
ment to be erected at Rapid City in
accordance with the authority grant
ed by the legislature, appear to be
bright. c. M. Harrison, member
from Sioux Falls, of the state ce-
ment commission, has received word
from H. 8. Barnard, secretary-treas-
urer of the commission who is now
in the east, that he has found mar
ket for the $2,0O0,000 bonds the
legislature has voted. 1t Is expected
that an early sale of the bonds will
be consummated.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1921-01-31
Death OF Old
Railroad M a n

Huron, Jan. 31.-John S. Burke,
for many years prominent in rail-
road circles and long time resident
of Huron, died Thursday at his win
ter home in st. Augustine, Fla. Death
followed Immediately stroke of
paralysis.
Mr.. Burke was an employe of the
Northwestern railroad company for
forty-nine years. He served in vari-
Gus capacities, among them being as
sistant superintendent of the Dakota
division. Prior to that he was
trainmaster of the Minnesota divi-
sion. He was one of the old school
of road builders.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1921-01-31
Germany Cannot
Meet Demands

Berlin, Jan. 31.-Germany cannot
accept the allied demands for repar-
ations, a newspaper declared today.
Let them do what they will German
acquiscence to these terms is i'm
possible, the Tageblatt declared.
Berlin, Jan. 31.-Immediately aft
er a session of the Reichstag today,
it was reported that the German
government intends to refuse pay
ment of SIS billion dollars indemnr-
ties demanded by the allies unless
the proposals are materially altered.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1921-01-31
Battleship
Construction

Washington, Jan. 31.-Warning
against any suspension of battle
ship construction will be given the
country shortly in a report from the
general board of the navy it was
learned today. Secretary Daniels has
asked the general board for its con-
illusions in view Of the present de-
bate over ornaments.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1921-01-31
Five Firemen
Are Killed

Providence, X. L., Jan. 31.-Five
firemen were killed and 19 others
injured while fighting a fire in the
heart of business district today. The
fire swept an entire block on Wash
ington and Loymouth streets. The
five killed were fighting the fire
from a ladder when wall caved in
preciptiating them into the heat of
the fire. Three were killed out
right and two died enroute to hos
pital.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1921-01-31
Abducted Woman
Is Rescue d

Los Angeles, Cal, Jan. 31.-Mrs.
Gladys Witherell, kidnapped last
Tuesday night from her Hollywood
home, was rescued by the police and
deputy sheriff shortly before S
O'Clock this morning from desert
ed ranch several miles east of Cor
ona, California. Two men were ar
rested and are said to have confess
ed to the abduction of rs. Witherell.
She is said to have not been harmed.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1921-01-31
Bandit Raid
In Detroit

Detroit, Jan. 31.-Three bandits
fighting their way from the broker
age office of William T. artin in the
heart of Detroit's business district
shot and seriously wounded three
police detectives who entered the Of
flee as the robbers were leaving,
carrying with them $4,000, in
bonds. Two hundred detectives in
25 automobiles, armed with riot
guns started in pursuit.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1921-01-31

suggested that employers get to-
gether with their men when the
managers Presented petition ask
ing immediate abrogation of nation
al agreements and reduction of wag-
es of 100000 unskilled workers.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1921-01-31
Call Boy Saves
Two Ii v e 8

Mitchell, Jan. 31.-A railroad call
boy probably saved the lives OF Mr..
and Mrs. William Beckman from
asphyxiation this morning, when he
came to call Mr.. Beckman to go out
on a run. At o'clock the call came
and Beckman, aroused from a gas
induced stupor, managed to stagger
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1921-01-31
Soldiers Land Law
Held To Be o. X.

Pierre, Jan. 31.-The supreme
court today sustained the constitu-
tionality of the law creating the sol
diers' land settlement board and by
this validated the issue Of bonds for
that department., which was ques-
toned in a recent action brought be-
fore the court as test case. This
clears the wayr for the board to con-
tinue its loan to ex-service men.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1921-01-31
Socialists In
Supreme Court

Washington, Jan. 31.--Victor l..
Berger of Milwaukee and other So
cialists leaders today gained a point
before the U. s. supreme court when
that body decided Judge Kenesaw
Mountain Landis was disqualified to
try original cases after complaint
had been made that he was prejudfc-
ed. A new trial may be ordered.