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New Mexico state record., 1921-05-27

| lative values. The property itself has
! never been considered. save as q
| means To an end the end being tG
enable one bunch of the Wall Street
"alnrsters You speak Cf to make a
killing and unload on another
bunch"
The old story" said Mr.. NOrcrOss
w" are humping over the net re-
suit, right now" Mr.. Chadwick went
on. pioneer Short Line is practical
ly in the last ditch. The stock has
Nlunped to forty ana worse; Shaf1er
the general manager and the only
able man We have had for years, has
resigned in disgust; and if something
isn't done tomorrow morning in Portal
Cily | know of at least one minority
Stockhoder who is going to throw the
whole mess into the courts and try
for a rcceiNership."
Mr.. NorcroSS looked up quickly.
Are YOU the minority stakeholder,
Uncle JOhnE" he asked letting him
self use the name by which Mr.. Chad
wick was best known in the wheat pit.
Il am-more's the pity. | had a
llttlc lapse of sanity one fine morning
few years ago and bought in for an
investment, I've done everything
could think of, Graham, to persuade
Breck Dunton and his Wall Street ac-
complies 10 spend just one dollar in
ten of their reorganization and re-
capitalization stealingS on the road
Itself but lis no good. Dunton has
been making an inspection trip over
the system with IA dozen or so of his
New York cronies. It's a junketing
excursion, pure and simple but while
they're here they'll get together and
20 through the form of picking out
new general manager I'm ON the
board and they had TO send me notice.
though it's an even bet they hoped
I'd stay away"
Are YOU really going to spring the
receiverShip on the Dunton people to-
morrow"
chance. lie can appoint the man |
want appointed as general manager,
with full power to act, and ratify
little plan I've got up my sleeve for
providing n bit of working capital for
the road, or-he can turn me down"
And If he does turn you DOWN."
Then, by George I'll see If can't
persuade the courts 10 put the prop
erty into bankruptcy and install my
man as receiver"
Il don't envy your man his Job,
either way around; not the least little
morsel IN the world" said the boss,
quietly. And then: "Who Is he,
Uncle John?"
The wheat king gave a great laugh
Don't tell me You haven't guessed
IT," he chuckled You're the man.
Graham"
But now Mr.. Norcross had some
hing 10 say for himself, sitting up
straight and shaking his head sort of |
Sorrowfully AT the big man In the
padded chair.
NO, you don't, my good old friend /
lot in thousand years. You'd lose |
lut in the end. and I'd lose out and, |
BESIDES. I'm not quite ready to com
nit suicide" And then to me. "Jim- .
ME. suppose you go and tap on the
loor and tell the ladies we're pulling
nto Portal city"
| hung around while the boss was
ellng Mrs. Shcila and Maisie Ann
.ood-by. and | was in the baggage
oom. digging up the put-off stuff, at
Iidut quarrel any-the boss and Mrs
'heila She was laughing little 10
Iersclf rs ! helped her down from
lic ear. and when asked her where
he wanted 10 go. She said | night
New Mexico state record., 1921-05-27
DENVER PRODUCE.
HAY AND GRAIN PRICEs.
Hay.

The board of directors of the Pitts
burgh Chamber of Commerce has
adopted a resolution under which the
organization would form "a $4,000
corporation for the construction of l.
600 residences of moderate cost to be
rented at a reasonable figure.
New Mexico state record., 1921-05-27

Best quality California lambs were
quoted from S12 to S12.25, with good
stock from sll.5O 10 $l2. Best native
sborn lambs sold up to SLIPS. Ewes
were quoted from 81 to $3.50.
New Mexico state record., 1921-05-27
DENVER LIVE STOCK.

An active trade reported on the cat
tie market. Supplies were limited, but
consisted almost entirely of desirable
beef stock. for which demand was
strong. Buyers generally centered
their interest on the better grades of
handy weight stock, and, in few
scattered instances, heavier types
Heavy beef steers were quoted
largely from s7.75 to IS with good
types from $3.50 TO s7.75. Fair to me
dum grades found an outlet at s7.29
and down, dependent on weight and
quality.
Cows and heifers met with ready
outlet. The top was reached on one
load Of choice heavy cows. averagtnG
1.22s pounds. which crossed the scales
at ST. Good grades of cows quoted
largely from $3.50 to s6.75. Fair to
medium types moved from $3.50 to
s6.25 with more common stock at s5.25
and down.
4 fair inquiry for stockers but with
little desirable stock on hand. this de-
partment was quiet Quotations on
good stocker steers ranged from - 10
81 with best cows and heifers from
s5 to SO.
Top was reached on one load Of
strictly prime. 22i-pound hogs, which
sold to a small killer for $3.50. This
is the highest price paid for several
months. The next highest figure was
paid by the same buyers at $3.50. two
loads going at the latter figure. An
other load crossed the scales at $50,
and packers top was reached at ss.35.
Bulk Of the offering moved at from
s775 to $500. Extreme heavy and
cutout hogs were quoted from SS to
sS.5O. Fair supplies of pigs received.
Demand strong and the offering cleared
readily. Quotations ranged from So t.
ss.25.
sheep.
Best quality California lambs were
In. 40 fn 40 % Ncifh irnDh
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1921-12-02
WILSON READY TO
ADVANCE LEAGUE
BELIEVES TIME HAS ARRIVED
TO TEST SINCERITY OF LEA
CUE OPPONENTS.

Washington, Dec. 2.-Woodrow
Wilson may soon sound a rallying
call urging friends of the League of
Nations to new effort to vindicate
the principles the league embodies.
Wilson, according to a recent caller,
believes the time has arrived to test
the sincerity of those who said they
opposed the league on American
grounds. The former president was
quoted as having said he did not be-
lieve senators could save their faces
if they were now called on to vote
on a question of American entrance
into the league under the reservations
safeguarding all American rights.
Wilson pointed out that Great Bri-
tain, France, Italy and all other
league members are willing to agree
to virtually any conditions proposed
by the United States in return for
her entrance into the league.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1921-12-02
CATTLE HERDS
ARE DEPLETED
BRULE AND BUFFALO COUNTY
RAISERS ABOUT CLEANED UP
ON RANGE ANIMALS.

Chamberlain, Dec. 2.-Farmers OF
this locality have ouly about 60 per
cent of their corn husked and many
have turned their hogs and cattle
into the corn fields rather than pay
five cents per bushel, with room and
board, for hired help.
Hog cholera has been quite preva-
lent in Brule county this fall, many
farmers having lost their entire herd
Corn is being used for fuel by
farmers of this part of the state, as
it is claimed to be cheaper than coal
at the present price, and is saving
in hauling 1t is reported that the
coal received here this year Is of a
poor quality and 1t is said that after
being burned more than half the orr
ginal weight of the coal is left in
ashes and cinders Many have assert
ed that they have no intention of
burning coal this winter, and that
they are well satisfied with burning
corn for fuel.
Both Brule and Buffalo counties
are reported to ne about cleaned
up" of all cattle This fall. The heavy
losses of the cattlemen in the past
two years, due to the decline in pri-
ces of cattle, has almost completely
paralyzed the cattle business and eff
forts are being made by most of the
farmers to dispose Of what extra cat
tie they have on hand now so they
will be in better position to run on
the old basis again next year.
The excessive freight rate his ruin
ed the shipping OF hay from points
in this part of the state that has
been so successfully carried on in
past years, hence very little hay has
been put in stacks this season.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1921-12-02

Purley L. Keenes assistant in horti-
culture at Stattgollege. with the
snow coming earty and covering up
a large proportion of their food. they
naturally turn to the most palatable
food available, which is usually the
branches and bark of the apple trees.
So watch your trees closely; get out
the 'old cannon and have a rabbit
for lunch. The trees may be protect
ed with heavy building paper. 1t is
advisable to kee pail mulching ma
terial away from the trunks of the
trees"
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1921-12-02
WANT HARDING
BEHIND TARIFF
CONGRESSIONAL LEADERS BE-
LIEVE HE WILL TAKE STRONG
STAND IN NEXT WEEKS
MESSAGE.

Washington, Dec. 2.--President
Harding has been urged to take a
strong stand in his address to con-
gress next week in behalf of pending
tariff legislation. Confidence was
evidenced among many congressional
leaders that the power of the execu-
tive would be put behind the bill
now in the senate finance committee.
The suggestion was said to have
been made to Mr.. Harding that he
recommend, in the interest OF speedy
disposition of the measure, ellmlna-
tion of the American valuation plan
from the house bill and the writing
of a tariff law on the basis OF the
old method of invoice prices. He was
understood to have been urged to ask
congress them to include a provision
empowering the executive to apply
the American valuation basis or as
sessing duties where, after surveys,
it is shown added protection is need
ed.
Another suggestion reported 10
have been given Mr.. Harding was
that the house bill provisions regard
ing antidumping be stricken out and
law, described as having teeth, ="
be'enacted supplementary to the tar
iff.
Some republican members OF the
senate finance committee declared
Yesterday that even with a call by
the president for more speed, there
could hardly be a tariff law before
March. One declared it would be May
before the bill became law.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1921-12-02
JAIL SENTENCE
STOPS WEDDING
HURON YOUNG MAN, WHOSE
MARRIAGE FIXED FOR NEXT
SUNDAY, GETS 3O-DAY TERM.

Huron, Dec. 2.-There will be no
wedding bells for Earven Bates next
Sunday, and it is yer ylikely that If
ever the chimes do sound for him
there will be different bride than
the one slated for next Sabbath s
nuptials, for the father of the BRIDE
to-have-been is very much up in
arms, and Bates started i'm Tuesday
to serve 80 day sentence in the
county Jail.
The trouble all started when
young Bates, who drives local de-
livery wagon, borrowed car belong
ing to the girls father to take his
sweetheart out joy-riding. Tire trou-
bls developed, and as the young fell
low wanted to make a good showing
in the family he was planning to
marry in, he decided to get some new
tires for the car. But there another
trouble came up, for while his in
clinations were all right, his purse
was very much depleted
The result was that he decided to
appropriate two tires belonging to
the Standard Oil company, which
were stored in the Motor Arcade. He
took the tires, one at time. When
they were missed the sheriff's office
was notified and Sheriff Miller went
out on a still hunt.
Tuesday. as young Bates was driv-
ing his intended down the street In
her fathers car. Miller thought he
recognized the number OF the miss
ing tires A closer inspection veri-
fled his opinion. Bates was arrested
in front of the girl in question and
taken before Police Judge Searls,
where he pleaded guilty to the
charge of petit larceny.
He was sentenced to. 80 days in
Jail, and there is the prospect before
him that upon release from that SEN
tence he will face similar COM
plant on the second of the two tires
he is alleged to have appropriated.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1921-12-02
Women Voters To
Busy Themselves

washington Springs, Dec. 2-Thru
the League of Women Voters of this
city, local women are beginning to
take lively interest in politics and
will figure prominently in the COM
ing political campaign. Already an
intensive program for the winter
months has been outlined which will
open with a public meeting and de-
bate early in December after the
meeting of proposalmen at Pierre.
1t is planned to have one proposal
man present from each of the parties
republican, democratic and nom
partisan league--to debate on the
prominent issues.
The feature of the leagues work
is the unbiased and fair presentation
of present day political issues.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1921-12-02
Woman's Injuries
Are Seri o u s

Salem, Dec. Mrs. Fred Cockel
who was an occupant of the ]. Blind.
ert automobile which was wrecked
several weeks ago on the Custer Bat.
tlefield highway and who was
thought to have escaped serious in
jury at the time, was taken to
Sioux Falls hospital Saturday as Il
has developed that she sustained ser
ious internal injuries which will
require the close attention of physi
clans to heal. She has recently suf-
fered from severe pains and hemor-
rhages in her head and this has re-
suited in an alarming loss of blood,
Mrs. Blindert who was also injured
in the wreck has practically recov-
cred from all effects of the accident
except the effects of shock.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1921-12-02
Federal Agents Stage
Big Bootlegger Raid

Minneapolis, Dec. Federal ag-
ents returned here today after two
day tour of Clay, Becker and Mahno-
men counties and the White Earth
Indian reservation in which forty
moonshiners and bootleggers arrested
and jailed at Duluth. In Duluth the
agents raided twelve soft dring par
lors and jailed the proprietors, in
cluding one woman. They seized g.
900 gallons of Illicit liquors. Four
gun battles marked the raids in Clay
and Becker counties. This is the big
gest raid in the history of the north
west.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1921-12-02
JAPANESE STILL
HOLD THE FLOOR
QUESTION CAPITAL SHIP PER-
CENTAGE BEFORE THE ARMS
CONFERENCE.

Washington, Dec. 2.-Bargainine
over the big question now before the
arms conference, the capital ship
controversy between the United Stat
es and Japan, is in full swing. Japan
ese sources today advanced propos-
al that the Hughes ratio of go per
cent would be accepted if an agree
ment were reported among the pow
ers that no war be started against
Japan except on six months notice.
The japanese are backing up on their
proposal that America abandon its
Pacific Notifications and made it
clear they will not break up the con-
ference over the capital ship fight.
Mediation of the Shantung question
is continuing.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1921-12-02
Teacher To Become
County Farm. Agent

washington Springs, Dec. 2.-Jer-
auld county has secured the services
of Guy Austin as county agricultural
agent after being without a county
agent for over a year. Mr.. Austih'
who is professor of agriculture un-
der the Smith-Hugh ghes plan at the To-
cal high school, has resigned his po-
sition to accept six months con-
tract with the Jerauld County Farm
hureau. to commence December
and he has secured office rooms mere
for his work. His place in the schooi
will be filled by Axel Peterson ol
Brookings.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1921-12-02

running and lost his balance and
fell. When his body was recovered
the skull was fractured in five places
his left leg and foot broken and his
right leg badly cut up. Death was
due to shock more than injuries.
Ptacek was about 46 years old and
leaves widow and large family. He
recently purchased the farm on which
he was making his home at the time
of his death.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1921-12-02
Manufacture
Wool Into Goods

Pierre, Dec. 2.-Don Livingston,
head of the state department OF agri-
culture, worked out a policy of ship
ping South Dakota wool to eastern
manufacturers and the products are
now coming back in the way of wool
manufacturers, which can be sold Tar
under the general market price.
Blankets, stockings, and other prod
ucts can be supplied, and the metnod
needed to secure them can be learn
ed by addressing the state depart
ment OF agriculture in this city.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1921-12-02
Post Banquets On
Chinese Pheasants

Huron, Dec. members of Will
liam Reeves Post, American Legion,
banqueted Tuesday night on one of
the choicest of delicacies, roast Chin
ese pheasant, the result of a recent
two day open season on the birds
in this county. Hunters from the To-
cal post spent both days of the open
season hunting pheasants of which
there are large numbers here this
season. Between 35 and 40 birds
were brought in for the banquet.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1921-12-02
More Farmers
Are Bankrupt


Sioux Falls, Dec. 2.-Three more
petitions in bankruptcy were filed
yesterday by South Dakota farmers
with Jerry Carleton. clerk OF the
federal court.
The largest one was by John D.
Woodall of Oldham, who gave his IL
abilities as s42,284 and his assets
as 1921, all of which he claims to De
exempt.
Ole L. Skotvold Of Cottonwood
listed his liabilities as $22,ll2 and
his assets as $S,0S9.
Frank d. Loughlin of Bison stated
that his liabilities were $7,3S5 and
his assets s7,140, $4,000 OF which ne
claims to be exempt.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1921-12-02

London, Dec. 2.-The most serious
outbreak in Ireland since truce was
reported today. Armed men attacked
the Jail at Londonderry and stimuli
taneously prisoners began riot. Two
policemen were strangled to death in
jail. Gas and chloroform also were
used.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1921-12-02
Booze Foes Ask
S sch ool A id

Washington, ID. c., Dec. 2-School
teachers in South Dakota have been
asked to aid the prohibition forces,
according to report to Commission
er Haynes from State Director Isaac
Pearson of that state.
Mr.. Pearson reported, officials
said, that the teachers had been ask
ed to inculcate in their pupils deer
respect for law, including the nation.
al prohibition amendment.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1921-12-02
Sioux City LAve stoclk.

Sioux City, Dec. 2.-The bottom
of the days hog market was $3.50.
but small punches of rough outs had
to sell on down to nickel pound.
The bulk of the good hogs sold at
$40 and $3.50, mixed grades at
$6.15 and $3.50 and heavies at 1915
and $685.. The bulk of all the sales
was $500 and $3.50.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1921-12-02
Daily Market Report


Minneapolis, Dec. 2.-Corn.-Un-
changed; offerings large but demand
general and good. No. yellow closed
at 42c; No. mixed at Al and Al
1-2c.
Oats.-Firm, No. 3 whites mainly
J. IL and 2 1-2c over December,
fancy &c over. No. whites closed
at 80 and sic; No. whites at 28
1-2 and 20 lie.
Rye.-Firm, No. 2 at 1-2c over
December. No. rye closed at 78 IL
and 79c.
Barley-Unchanged. demand good
Prices closed at 81 and SIC.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1921-12-02
American Detained
Aboard French Ship

Havre, France, Dec. 2.-Charles
w. Morse, American shipbuilding fl
nancer, wanted in the United States
in connection with alleged merchant
marine frauds, was detained aboard
the liner Paris on it's arrival here
today. French police acting on re-
quest from Washington held him in
his stateroom pending the arrival of
a warrant from Paris. If unreceived
by 8 o'clock he will be released.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1921-12-02

Havre, France, Dec. al am con-
fident the noble object of the Wash
ington conference will be obtained
Premier BRAND declared on his ar
rival today on the liner Paris from
America. l. have returned with con-
fidence, BRAND said, speaking at the
city halls
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1921-12-02
CONDITIONS SERIOUS
IN |RELA AND
CONFERENCE TO DECIDE ON
PEACE OR WAR.

London, Dec. 2.-Members of the
Sim Fein peace delegation hurried
to Dublin today for conference with
to decide on peace or war in Ireland.
Irish cabinet had before it Lloyd
Georges latest proposal, rejection of
which may lead to renewed hostili-
ties.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1921-12-02
Farmer Dies From Corn
Shredder Injuri e s

Huron, Dec. III. X. Ptacek, a
farmer residing two miles south Of
Huron died this morning as a result
of injuries received late Saturday,
when he fell into corn shredder.
AS near as can be learned he at
tempted otake the pan off the
shredder while the machinery was
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1921-12-02
Arbuckle Case
Nearing Close

San Francisco, Dec. Patty Ar
buckles attorneys arraigned the pro-
secution today for failing to bring
out facts. The case may go to the jury
tomorrow
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1921-12-02

Havre, France, Dec. 2.-Charles
w. Morse was permitted to land aft
er being detained on board the liner
Paris several hours and was allowed
to enter a hotel here.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1921-12-02
Rabbits And Mice
Injure Apple Trees

Brookings, Dec 2.-"Rabbits and
mice frequently injure the apple
trees at this time of the year. says
Evening star., 1921-08-07
. The Giant
Thermometer
Center Aisle, Main Floor.

Tells the. truth about this being
the coolest store in town. It also
tells you welcome truths about
twelve special bargains on sale
from OILS to. II. Watch it daily.
Evening star., 1921-08-07

Every w o m a n
knows what styles
prevail this. sum-
ner-wel1, they are
all present in these
four groups which
we offer a: t such
unprecedented saw
ings tomorrow. !, /
Sizes for women
and misses, sotwhy
not get a vacation
supply as we'll as
for general wear?
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1921-01-19

pupil received a holly box of candy
orange and Christmas card. me
tree was prettily decorated and
lighted. Alonzo Thomson of Baltl-
more, Md, is the promoter OF this
festival, leaving money for ex-
penses on his annual visit at Hill
croft" Mr.. and Mrs. H. l. Thorn
sen also send contributions, and this
wear Mrs Bernice Smith Patten sent
tree ornaments.
Through the kindness of Miss
Inez Suminsby, librarian, the village
library has had gift of box OF
books from the Jesup Memorial IL
brary, Bar Harbor Mrs. Lamont
Johnson will give out the books from
her home without money and with
out price. This seems to be the only
motto of the collection Of books
which have been kept in circulation
for more than ten years.
Miss Della Watson, who is teach
ing in the Ash district, has come
back to her school after being
obliged by illness to go to her home
in Milbridge.
Mr.. and Mrs. e. w. Hill have
opened their home here for the Win
for
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1921-01-19
Boy Gave World Lamp Chimney,


The lamp chimney Of today was CIV
en- to the world through the misbe-
havior of small boy. The first lamp
having an air chamber was invented
by a Swiss, Jules Argand. A wick was
introduced into hollow tube and the
tube inset into the lamp. AS this al
lowed oxygen to enter the base a
much brighter flame was given than
by any lamp then in use. Jules had a
small brother and as small boys Of
that day were very like the small boys
of today. Jules was instructed TO
watch him, and especially to look out
for fire and little fingers. -
Jules remembered his instructions
but few minutes and then became
so busy that his little brother quite
passed from his mind. He was bend
ing over bench, straining his eyes to
see some minor defects in his work,
when suddenly the room became much
brighter. Jules turned and discovered
the boy with bottomless oil flask
which he had lowered over the wick
of the lamp. The fame had leaped
I'D the long circular neck Of the flask
with greatly increased brilliancy. Ar
gand instantly saw the possibilities be-
fore him and the modern lamp CHM
ney was born.