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The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1921-07-26
Slayer Of Wife
Is In Custody

Rapid City, July 26.-'Joe"
Foertsch. a former rancher of Gus
ter county, who ON Tuesday night
shot and killed his wife at her ranch
in Custer county, and took shot at
his oldest boy which missed, has
been captured by one of the posses
which gayc chase when information
of the cold-blooded murder became
known.
He was in hiding only one mile
from the scene of his crime.
Foertsch left his wife and family
several years ago and has been MAX
ing his residence at Chadron, Neb.
When arrested Foertsch showed
signs of heavy drinking, and this in
a measure may have been responsi-
BILE for his rash act.
A difficulty between himself and
wife over a land transaction also is
believed to have had bearing on the
murder.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1921-07-26

Washington, July 26.-The house
ways and means committee today
started the difficult task of trying to
reduce taxes. The new tax bill must
raise at least three billion five hun
dred million dollars, committee MEM
bers said. This represents reduc-
tion of only five hundred million
from the present taxes. The excess
profits tax probably will be repeat
ed, surtax rates will be reduced,
petty consumption taxes will be re-
peated and there will be no sales tax,
they predicted.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1921-07-26
JESSE JAMES ART
STILL EFFECTIVE
BANDITS WHO HELD UP w. p.
TRAIN NEAR MEMPHIS WORK
ED LIKE EARLY DAY GANG.

st. Louis, Mo-, July ga vivid
description of the holdup of Missou
ri Pacific train No. 205 near Van
dale. Ark, was given today by men,
bers of the train crew on arrival
here. The bandits rifled the regis
tered mail sacks and are believed to
have obtained thousands of dollars.
The train, running from Memphis
to st. Louis, was stopped shortly
after midnight by huge pile of ties
on the track, topped with lantern
covered with a red handkerchief.
AS the engine wheels came to a
sudden stop with the grinding of the
brakes, quickly applied, two bandits
covered the engine crew.
A. F. Jacob Meyer, train auditor,
telling the story of the holdup con-
tinued:
Two other bandits uncoupled the
mail and express cars. The engineer
with a revolver sticking in his ribs,
which forced him to take the two
cars about 80 yards down the track.
The men looted the registered
sacks and forced the express messen-
ger TO open the safe. The booty was
carried to a waiting auto.
"The robbers wore overalls and
their faces were blackened."
Posses were sent out Immediately
by Sheriff Cooper of Cross county,
Arkansas and secured the country
for the robbers but no trace o: them
had been found today.
Passengers aboard the train were
not molested.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1921-07-26
Bonus Bonds To
Find Ready Sale

Yankton, July 26.-No legal diff
ficulty in disposing of the $1,000
900 Of state bonds authorized under
the soldier compensation act passed
by the last legislature is anticipated
by Attorney General Byron s. Payne.
who was in the city to attend a meet
ing of the first circuit bar associa-
tiOn.
The supreme courts ruling on the
appropriation for guardsmen who
served on the Mexican border in
1913 will serve to establish the val
idity of the present issue to the sat
isfaction Of all. in his opinion.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1921-07-26
PIRATE" SHIP
IS CAPTURED
MYSTERY OF SEA Is CLEARED
UP BY SEIZURE.

New Haven, Conn, July 26.-In
the seizure OF the auxiliary fishing
sloop Jennie t., of Northport, N. Y,
the confiscation of liquor valued al
more than $4,000 and the arrest OF
eighteen men in a spectacular raid
federal officials believe they have
partially at least-the mys-
terry attached to the elusive pirate
snip" which has been sighted at var
ious times off the New Jersey coast,
near Montauk point and in Long Is
land sound.
The authorities have not vet de-
termined whether there was any di-
rect connection between the Jennie
T. and the British schooner POGO
moke, they said tonight. The POGO
moke, bound from Nashau, Bahama
islands, with a shipment of liquors
consigned to Canadian ports, put in
to Atlantic City few days ago with
her cargo missing. 1t was explain
ed at the time that the liquor had
been jettisoned at sea.
The Jennie It. docked at Light
house point, an amusement resort at
the eastern entrance of New Haven
harbor, early today, laden to cap
acity with a valuable cargo of lid-
uor, the marks on the cases and bot
ties indicating that il came from
Bermuda and the West Indies.
In the opinion of the federal pro-
hibition enforcement officials the
Jenie T. received her freight from a
larger craft somewhere off the Long
Island shore. probably just outside
the three mile limit. The Jennie T..
to make voyage from either Ber-
muda or the Bahamas with as heavy
freight as the raiding party found
on board this morning.
The eighteen men arrested includ-
ed Joseph Miller, skipper of the Jen-
ME T.; Harmar Bronson, well
known local sportsman; Pearl P.
Sperry, Jr., an eX-liquor dealer, and
David Gherlone, president of the
French-Italian Importing company of
this city.
All were released on bonds of So
600 each for a hearing on Monday
The arrests and seizure were
spectacular. Prohibition Enforce
ment Agent Mr. Auliffe, acting on in
formation that an attempt might be
made during the night to land liquor
on the Connecticut shore, had his
forces posted at most of the stra-
tegic points, but had overlooked
Lighthouse point. About 2:30
o'clock this morning, New Haven po-
lice headquarters were notified by
telephone by some unknown inform
ant that boatload of liquor was be-
ing put ashore at Lighthouse point
Several automobile loads of officers
armed with riot guns, were rushed
to the spot. As they approached
they could see cases of contraband
piled on the pier, while a crowd oi
men was removing the Jennie T.:
cargo. With guns drawn, the Off.
GERS charged the party, which sur
rendered without a struggle.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1921-07-26

per invitation comes from Dublin,
Hugh Pollock. Ulstsrs finance min
ister. declared tnda Y Pollock, vir-
tual head of the Ulster government,
will under no circumstances be sub
ordinated to the south. eve have
our own government, we intend TO
keep it" he declared. "If the Sim
Fein shows signs of returning sanity
and friendliness toward us then will
be time enough to talk of United
Ireland"
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1921-07-26
FAMINE CONDITIONS
IN COTTON BELT
RED CROSS PREPARING TO RE-
LIEVE PELLAGRA SUFFER-
ERS.

Washington, July ga survey
of famine conditions in the cotton
belt of the south was ordered today
by the Red Cross following a con-
ference with the United States pub
lib health service. AS soon as the
needs of the Pellagra ridden terri
tory are determined two organiza-
tiOns will rush food, medicine and
doctors, surgeon general Cumming
of health service and doctor Living
stone Farrand, president of the Red
Cross, stated. Unofficial reports to
both organizations placed the num-
Der of Pellagra sufferers at one hun
dred thousand. Fatalities will run
between five thousand and ten thou
sand, the health service was told
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1921-07-26
No King In
Illinois, Says Judge

Springfield, July 26.-Judge Smith
today declared Illinois has no king
and asserted there is no reason un-
der the law why Governor Len
Small should be immune from arrest
on warrants charging him with
Juggling state funds. He tald Sher-
III Mester he could be prosecuted ii
ne dld not serve warrants. Attorneys
pleaded that warrants be withheld
until September. The court has not
ruled on point.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1921-07-26
Daily Market Report
Minneapolis Grain Market.

Minneapolis. July 26.-Corn.--
Demand fair, market easy; No. z
yellow at 6 and &c under Chicago
July price. No. 3 yellow closed at
54 and 55c; No. 3 mixed at 81 and
SIC.
Oats.-Firm, No. 3 whites at Sep
tember price to 1zc under; demand
better. No. 3 whites closed at 34A
and 34Ac, No. 4 whites at 3219 and
SAC.
Rye.-Firm, No. 2 at July price 70
&c over; offerings larger. No. rye
closed at LIZ and s1.13.
Barley.-Prices and &c lower
demand only fair. Prices closed al
46 and 66c.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1921-07-26
Police Officer
Dies From Wounds

Eau Claire, Wis, July 26.-Chief
of Police Elmer Sundby died at $40
today of wounds received yesterday
when shot twice by an unknown BAN
fit who robbed messenger of the
Co., of $1,000 and escaped. A posse
of at least fifty was still searching
for the bandit today. He had twice
outwitted searchers and was believ-
ed to have escaped from the woods
where he was believed TO be sur
rounded.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1921-07-26

Washington, July 26.-President
Harding did not go into details of
either railroad or farmer relief plans.
Details will be announced later by
the railroad administration. As soon
as the message had reached congress
Senator kellogg introduced an ad-
ministration bill providing for one
billion dollars credit to farmers and
livestock raisers OF the country TO De
administered by the war finance cor
poration.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1921-07-26
Anthrax Outbreak
In YanktOn County

Yankton, July 26.-An outbreak
of what is believed to be anthrax
among livestock in the western part
of Yankton county has caused the
death of eight head of cattle and
horses, including a registered bull.
during the last four days. A test is
now being made for the disease by
chemists from the State college.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1921-07-26
Sioux City Live stock.

Sioux City, July 26.-Hogs land
ed within a spread of 1886 and
$1,000. Best pigs are now moving at
$3.50. The kinds making the price
on the initial trade were mostly OF
115-pound averages. Stays forced
TO sell alone are holding from $3.50
and $500. while boars are selling
on down to as low as $500.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1921-07-26

Washington. July 26.-President
Harding today asked congress TO
broaden the powers of the war fl
nance corporation so that it could
give financial relief to railroads and
agriculture He made this request
in a short message addressed TO SEN
ate and house of representatives
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1921-07-26

London, July 26.-The Pacific
coast of America may be the scene
of a momentous meeting of powers to
discuss the Pacific question. Domin-
ion premiers, according to informa-
tion here, intend to recommend that
the gathering proposed by President
Harding be held in a coast city. An
other suggestion transmitted 10
Washington will be that the meet
ing be held i'm late September or
early October instead of November.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1921-07-26

Washington, July 26.-President
Harding is opposed to having the
house take a vacation until the tax
bill is passed. it was stated follow
ing a conference at the White House
today by Representative MOndell.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1921-07-26
The Conditions /
In Irelan d

Belfast. July 26.-Ulster will me-
gotiate with the Sim Fein IL pro-
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1921-07-26

ty being experienced in supply the
demand. Wages range from So to
$3.50 day.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-12-29
DEBS PREDICTS FAILURE
FOR CONFERENCE

Washington, Dec. 2I-The Washington arms confer
ence is futile and will be flat failure, Eugene Debs
cas leader just out Of the federal prison told the United
Press exclusive interview today "The conference is
little lower than waste of BREATH he said. ut will not
end because it does not into the of warfare
The destruction Of capital ships agreed to by the
ference twill only cheaper the next war while leaving it
leader said.
Debs statement, the first authorized he has made
since leaving the prison. breaks silence which has been
practically compulsory with him until he stepped from the
prison door Christmas day. He given the understand
ing by his friends that he expected to to WASH
ngton and Peresdent Harding and Attorney General
Daugherty before he went home And that he was say
little"
Having to31~errc with Harding and Daugherty, Debs
plans to leave ngton at $40 tonight for his home at
Terre Haute Where he sad my wifes patient soul has
had my slippers and reading jacket laid out for
Sunday Debs and his party will reach Terre Haute to-
afternoon and have been notified giant reception
awaits them.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-12-29
MURDER MYSTERY CLEARED UP BY POLICE

Minneapolis MIMI. Dec 27:-The brutal murder of
Frank L. Kelley former legislator of Mankato cleared
up today with the signing of alleged confession by
man arrested early this morning. The man was appre-
hended at Blue Earth at by Sheriff Hugh Pratt
of Anoka and Deputy Sheriff John Mcclure Of Mnneapo
lis. He gave his W. L. McDonough when arrested
but later said his Earl Slater He said he lived
in Wnnebago City, and told Sheriff Earl Brown Of Henne
pin county, that he had wife and two children there
Slater is said to have confessed to shooting Kelley The
motive robbery he said Slater told Sheriff Brown he
wanted to get possession of Keeys automobile and money
but Kelley resisted and shot at him first.
Helmet Kelley at Mankato and gave the of W. L..
McDonough He told Kelley he had liquor running
scheme that would make them both some money He said
he told Kelley the liquor in school house Day.
ton Minnesota They drove to the school house and
irving there he told Kelley his real motive and pulled the
gun forcing him to hand over his money According to the
Confession he told Kelley go into the school house and
keep out Of sight When he turned his back Kelley pulled
gun and fired shot at him he said
He then turned and killed Kelley and then set fire to
the school house. He then drove the to Minneapolis
and registered under the dead mans name He later drove
Winnebago City and after staying home short time
left for Blue Earth where he was arrested
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-12-29
TWO YOUNG SWEET.
HEARTS COMMIT SUICIDE

Passaic N. j., Dec 27.-Thomas Brands IS, and Ma
thda Rist his II year old sweetheart died of strychnne
poisoning early today They didn't have money enough
marry in life decided to unite in DEATH the boy explain
ed to the police just before he died. Thomas and Mahilda
had been sweethearts for more than year. They
desperately in love- Friends called it puppy love but they
took it more serious than life itself.
Thomas worked in mill and Mathlda in factory
and between them they did not have money enough to
marry Marriage impossible unless they asked their
parents for aid and they didn't want to do that.
When the boy went to the drug store get the poison
he told the clerk he wanted to kill sick dog He obtained
four tablets Then Christmas so they deferred
their wedding they did not wish to spoil the holiday
Last night they met at the girls home and visited in
the parlor Mrs John Rst Mathildas mother in the
next room. I'VE sat alone for long time" Thomas told
Police Captain Turner shortly before the end 1--WE talked
about lots of things had the poison tablets pocket
Finally everything quiet and decided it was time.
Matte got glass Of water She said she would take them
first She took two tablets in glass and drank it. Pretty
soon she had convusion and drank mine Then she ran
into her mothers and began calling for her mother
Then the doctor came and then began to feel dizzy
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-12-29
SECOND ARMS FARLEY
BELIEVED PROBABLE

Washington, Dec 27.-A second arms limitation con-
ference within the next decade to make greater cuts in
world ornaments than will be agreed upon by the present
parley probable Continuation Of the work of
the present conference through other meetings already
has been formally discussed the delegates and is said to
have met with their general approval
Limitation of land ornaments probably would be the
outstanding question before the next conference Battle
ship might be cut further and should the pres
ent conference fail to agree submarine and auxiliary
crafts this matter could then be brought up One group
could have another conference in ten years and another in
six or seven Hughes reported today wanting it in
six that any revision requirements
be undertaken in good season. That this discussion
tuay proceeded within the conference became known to-
day during further of the five power disarmament
committee dealing with the prepexing topic of subma
rnes. Postponement until tomorrow made on the
French request cabinet meeting is being held in Paris
today to deliberate the Hughes submarine plan
Out of this is expected to instructions how to
proceed regarding the allotment Of approximately $500
tons as Frances portion Of underseas crafts It
pected to- that the Japanese would hear also from their
government on their tonnage allotment Nothing so far
shows yielding agreement by the French Japanese.
Secretary Hughes reported holding fairly elastic
viewpoint
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-12-29
FRENCH CABINET APP
PROVES INSTRUCTIONS

Paris, Dec z7-The French cabinet today approved
Instructions for the French arms delegation which
believed to ebody slight notifications of the subma-
riae stand A seni-oical announcement confirmed the
inform tun that France still maintains her submarine
viwpoint Certain officials believe it is said that no
agreement possibly be reached at the Washington con-
2zce re- ardng limitation of submarine tonnage They
oil the opinion that the of underseas boats should be
dis USED before tonnage limitation is asked The orders
however do not alter the position taken by friends that
crafts, reliable authority told the United Press The
cabinet met $50 discuss the crisis which
has developed through the sudden resignation of NJ Ber
heo general secretary of the ministry of foreign affairs
and the French decision the Hughes submarine pro-
posas Their results to be revealed when BRAND goes
before the chamber late today In letter to BRAND Ber
theot announced his resignation.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-12-29
TWO UNIDENTIFIED MEN FOUND DEAD

St. Louis, Dec. 27-Two unidentified men were found
shot to death lonely lane in city suburb at ST. Louis
today One Of the bodies believed to be that Everett
E. Summers Of Toledo, Ohio draft card bearing that
name was found in his pocket One shot through
the head and body and other through the body Police be-
eve they have been dead for time and ditched
from auto One of the bodies wrapped in piece
of The bodies found lying only few feet
the other about rs.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-12-29
ASKS RELEASE OF HAWAII

Kansas, City, Kan. Dec 27.-Habeas Corpus applica-
ton to free Alexander Howat ousted nsurgent Kansas
president of the miners union and August Dorchy his vice
president from jail at Columbus was made in federal dis
trct court here today by attorneys for the district union
The petition alleges the Kansas industrial court law under
which Howat and Darchy sentenced to jail for six
months for calling strike, is unconstitutional
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-12-29
ONE HELD FOR MURDER
OF SALESMAN

Blue Earth, Mnn. Dec 27-W. J. McDonough was
arrested here at today by Sheriff H Pratt of Anoka
in connection with the murder of Frank Kelley former
Mankato legislator McDonough according to Pratt
identified the who parked Kelleys in Mime
apos after the murder which occurred Dayton Min
nesota last Thursday Kelley left Mankato week ago
with stranger and said he going to Elk River His
charred body found in the ruins of school Day.
ton Residents heard two shots Soon after the school
house burst into flames and they man and woman
drive away. The body identified that Of Kelley by
a crucix found in the ashes 1t is believed Kelley was
murdered for his auto and $500. He auto sales
in Mankato He served in the legislature in 1909 and
1911. McDonough is the first arrested in the case.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-12-29
EGYPTIAN FORCES RE-
VOLT AGAINST BRITISH

Cairo, Egypt, Dec. PA Joan of Arc to the Egyp
tan nationalist today took up the banner of revolt
against British authorities. Madam Zaghlul, wife of
Zagh Pasha who deposed by the British Forces was
hailed savior when she the position
left vacant by her husband and rallied her forces for
sstance British troopers held little fear of the threaten
ed new flare. Zaghul deposed Wednesday when he
refused to obey ORDERS number of govern
ment officials have determined to go STRIKE but the gen.
It can't last more than three days. British authorities be-
lieve
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-12-29
BANDITS ROB JEWELLER OF DIAMONDS

St. Louis, Dec 27-Three bandits obtained $4,000
worth of diamonds and $500 in cash when they held
Henry Hotts in his ewery store here today One of the
highwaymen bound Hotts while the others helped them
escape.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-12-29
EIGHT KILLED IN STORM

Are, Ark, Dec. 2.-Eight negroes and one white
man killed in cyclone which partly wiped out
Carksdale Arkansas dispatch received here today stat
ed Relief workers from surrounding towns caring
for the injured and searching for bodies
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-12-29
BANK CASHIER SHOT BY WATCHMAN

Windfield Kan, Dec. 27-Howard M. Hayes, q, cash
Ter of the Grenoa Kansas State Bank shot to death
early today by Lou Downs night Waterman at the bank
who mistook Hayes for robber Hayes had been sum-
moned to the bank by the Waterman to Investigate
port that the bank about to be robbed by bandits
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-12-29
FIRE CAUSES HEAVY DAMAGE

Madison, Wis., Dec. 27.-An all night fire thought to
have been started by overheated furnace damaged
candy shop, haberdashery, drug store and large
dance hall here early today The damage estimated at
$125OOO
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-12-29
BANDIT ESCAPES WITH LOOT

st. Paul. Dec 24-Polce today sought bandit who
late Friday robbed two employees of the Crane Ordway
Company Of 900 in currency The bandit in an Oakland
touring pulled up to the curling and halted R. W. An
derson and Miss N E. Brownwel, credit manager and
cashier of the company He peered into the bag they
carrying, currencytook it, and departed in the car
driven by another The which sped north, bore
the license number issued to G. Frese of Zumbrota Mimi
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-12-29

Washington, Dec 24.-An unexpected development
for the first time during the long fight his campaign
expenditures definitely placing jeopardy the senate
seat Of H. Newberry has occurred in republican ranks
ing have served notice on Senator Curtiss republican
whip, that they will vote to unsea the Michigan senator
unless he rises in the senate and makes defense of the
money spent in his campaign against Ford
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-12-29
TWO CHARGED WITH BURNING BARN

MinneWaukan, N. D.. Dec N-John B. Chance and
John D. DeCouteau, the latter Indian farmers
here bound over to district court charges of
cendarism Chance was released $4,000 bonds The
charge is in connection with the burning of barn and
fourteen head Of cattle the Chance farm December
The Indian is alleged to have signed confession mp
eating Chance.
New Port, KY, Dec M-State troops sent here to
que disturbances the result of strike of steel work
took charge of the situation today Four companies
of the guardsmen arrived the city in the early forenoon