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The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1922-08-21
CONDITIONS WILL
BECOME NORMAL
THE COAL STRIKE SETTLEMENT
SHOULD AVERT SHORTAGE.

Washington, ID. c., Aug. 21-
Early resumption of coal production
in the union fields covered by the
Cleveland agreement was looked to
by administration officials to avert
fuel trouble next winter.
If the miners in those fields re-
turn to work within few days, Sec
retary Hoover declared, there should
be no serious shortage of coal next
winter, although there may be some
minor inconveniences. Production
of approximately 100000 tous of
coal weekly made up of about four.
fifths bituminous and the one-fifth
anthracite. will be needed, according
to Federal Fuel Distributor Spencer
Even with adequate production
Mr.. Hoover asserted, action by con-
gress will be necessary to enable
federal price control temporarily and
to facilitate distribution of anthra-
cite and to supply needs of The
northwest.
Collapse of the fair price agree
tents made with producing opera
tors, when the union mines resume
production was indicated by Mr..
Hoover. There would be then rs or
80 districts, he explained, to hold
into line as to prices by volunta "
means which would be an ";nfeas-
ible machine
Nevertheless, Mr.. Hoover declar-
ed, the results of the fair prices
agreements thus far have constitut-
ed a remarkable showing" with 20
per cent of the coal now moving be-
ing handled under the established
maximums of from $22O to $2.75 a
ton. Difficulties in the price situa-
ton, he asserted, arose from the
other 80 per cent which gave rise
to the charges of profiteering while
operators observing the agreements
were passing up from $s to $40 On
every ton sold.
Emergency price control legisla-
tion, which il is understood Presi-
dent Harding will suggest in his
message to congress tomorrow,
would apply only to coal moving in
interstate commerce, in the opinion
of the secretary.
State authorities, he believed,
would have the power to regulate
coal prices during the emergency, es-
pecially If the federal government
acting nationally gave the state the
framework to build on.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1922-08-21
STOLEN CAR IS
RUINED BY FIRE
AUTO, TAKEN AT MITCHELL, DE.
STROYED BY FLAMES NEAR
ABERDEEN.

Aberdeen, Aug. PA Buick car,
devoid of license numbers but
known to be one that was stolen I'm
Mitchell a few days ago, was burn
ed just south of the stockyards.
Witnesse sstate there is no doubt
but that the car was Intentionally
burned and the event was not re-
ported, a fact that bears out this
theory.
People driving just behind the
car saw it burst into flames. Rush
ing to the scene they found that
gasoline had been poured over il and
they watched the flames follow the
gasoline trail over the car. II was
impossible to get the numbers of
the machine so the witness came on
into the city.
Upon going back they found the
machine still in flames but that tho
radiator and headlights had been
stolen. Local people are suspected
OF the theft. The car was a total
loss in the blaze.
Before burning the car, the people
in charge of il had removed the
valve cover and had smashed the
motor block with a heavy hammer
or sledge. The electric genorat tor
was also smashed and the carburetor
had been knocked from place with
hammer. Everything that might
possibly have gone through the fire
and still be of some value had beet
destroyed before the match Sas
touched, according to the theory I'D
vanced by officials today.
The men in charge of the car es-
capped before passersby could Zach
the scene. 1t is thought Nthat they
escaped through the tall grass aqd
came to this city and probably
caught an evening train out.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1922-08-21
STERLING WILL
DROP SEA PLAN
S. ID. SOLON WILL NOT PRESS DE-
MAND FOR PROHIBITION
RULE ETENSION.

Washington, d. c., Aug. 2l-Sen-
ator terling, republican, South Da-
kota, announced today. in the senate
that he would not press his amend
ment TO the tariff bill proposing
that the prohibition enforcement law
be made effective within Is miles of
the American coast, Is miles beyond
the international limit. Senator
Sterling said the state department
was negotiating with the British gov
ernment looking to an agreement
under which Great Britain would
not object to the search of her yes
sells for the purpose of ascertaining
whether they carried contraband Ii
quor on board within a reasonable
distance beyond the three mile linn
it.
1T was ascertained," he added
that the secretary of state was of
the opinion that the three mile ii,n-
IT was generally accepted among the
principal maritime nations of the
world as the limit of a nations iur-
lsdiction over the adjacent sea and
that this government had no more
than one occasion committed itself
to that limit. Hence in the view of
the secretary there should be an in
ternational understanding or agree
ment in regard to the matter. Other
wise interference with foreign ves-
sells outside the three mile limit
might bring about international
complimations and subject this gov
ernment to claims for damages"
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1922-08-21
Army of Rats
on Warpath

Frostburg, Md, Aug. 21-Twen-
ty-five thousand famished mine rats,
some of them as big as 5-month-old
cats, have come out of the strike
bound coal pits of the upper Poto-
mac and Georges creek fields near
here, have mobolized into rodent
army under the commang of the big
ger and fiercer members, and are
sweeping path of destruction
through the district.
Gardens are being devastated, hen
roosts raided, stores looted, and
children in several instances have
been attacked. Real warfare has
broken out with armed parties of
strikers sniping for the rats at all
hours of the day and night. Bags OF
200 and 800 are being brought in.
Bedposts are set in pans of water. so
sleepers will be safe.
Many of the miners have put in
their time during the strike MANU-
featuring corn liquor, and they are
reporting serious depredations about
their stills by the rats. Two bull
dogs have been killed in fighting
rats.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1922-08-21
Was the Wife
of Two Men

Bridgeport, Conn, Aug. 2l-An
amazing situation in which a hus-
band was told by his wife she was
his wife by night and her employ
ers wife by day, was brought to the
attention Of Coroner Phelan here
daring his inquiry into the death of
Mrs. Mary Roberts.
Albert Voight, 60 years old, a
farmer by whom she was employed
as housekeeper, is charged with
numbering her.
Roberts, her husband, testified his
wife told him Dwight told her she
was the property of her husband
during the night and was his
(Voight's) wife by day.
Il found my wife sitting on
Voights knee one day when / re-
turned from work." said Roberts.
"Voight VISA saying grace before
a meal one night previous to the
murder and was interrupted He
said 10 us: You can pray to the
..poD ol GeId ILL pue IIAap
Further testimony disclosed there
were many Interruptions by Roberts
while Voight was praying. 1t was
these Interruptions, ii was stated.
that led to the killing of Mrs. Rob-
erts.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1922-08-21
Indian School
DormitOry Burned


Rapid City, Aug. 2I-The BOYS
dormitory at the government Indian
school, two miles west of Rapid City
was totally destroyed bY fire today.
The blaze broke out about 7 O'Clock
this morning and was beyond con-
troll by the time fire fighting equip
ment arrived.
The cause Of the fire is unknown.
It Is understood an investigation is
to be made.
Last spring st. Mary's. the Epis-
copal school for Indian girls on the
Rosebud reservation in South Da-
kota, was destroyed by fire. An in
vestigation revealed that the blaze
had been set by students who had
become tired Of school life. ~
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1922-08-21
Barred Out of
Tariff Conference


Washington, d. c., Aug. 21-Sen-
ator Bob" La Toilette, of Wiscon-
sin, ever thorn in the path of the
republican old guard, will not be
named one of the Senate conferees
on the tariff bill which is to be
passed by the senate Saturday.
announcement of this effect was
officially made Thursday by Senator
Curtis, republican whip.
Senator La Toilette is entitled to
be one of the five conferees as he Is
third In rank among the republican
members of the Senate finance com
mittee. Senator McCumber beine
first. and Senator Smoot second
With three republicans to be nam
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1922-08-21
HARDING SEEKS
INDUSTRIAL PEACE
CONGRESS PREPARES TO TAKE
ACTION ON PRESIDENTS
NEW PROPOSAL.

Washington, ID. c., Aug. I'll
Steps were being taken in congress
today to push through two meas
ures recommended by President Har-
ding for meeting the strike situa-
ton. The house was prepared to
pass this week a bill setting up a
federal commission to investigate
every phase of the coal mining in
dustry in hope that such an investi-
CATION will lay a basis for perman-
ent peace in industries.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1922-08-21
Check Swindler
Gets Victims

Davis, Aug. 21-Local authorities
are looking for smooth check
swindler, who during a stay Of a
short time in Davis victimized sew
eral business men with checks
which have since been found to be
worthless
He used the name of Joe Larson
in signing the checks and made them
payable to Olaf Peterson, which he
claimed was his own name.
The swindler had such an inno-
cent appearance that he had no diff
ficulty i'm inducing the business men
to cash the checks.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1922-08-21
Impressive Ceremony
at YanktOn Convent

Yankton, Aug. 21-Catholics In
large number went to Bishop Marty
Memorial chapel in Sacred Heart
Heart convent to witness an inter-
esting and impressive ceremony the
taking of vows by the sisters of the
ancient Benedictine order. Twelve
novices took their first vows and six
their final vows. The visiting priests
present were eight in number, who
assisted Father Ingatius in the cell
ebration of high mass. The chapel
choir furnished music for the occas-
sion A few words were spoken by
Father Ignatius to the novitiates.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1922-08-21
Tariff Bill Faces
Fight in Congress

Washington, d. c., Aug. 21--The
Fordney- -McCumber tariff bill pass
ed by the senate after a political bat
tie of four months, faced another big
tight as 1T went to conference COM
mittee of the senate and house to-
day. Powerful groups in both
houses were lining up for a finish
fight on whether the measure should
be based on foreign or American val
uation of imports.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1922-08-21

Denver Aug. 21-An unidentified
man was believed fatally wounded
in a gun battle here between guards
at the Denver, Rio Grande and West
ern shops, and gang of alleged
strike sympathizers. The guards, it
was said, opened fire on the men
when orders to halt were unheeded
One of the gang was badly wound
ed
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1922-08-21

Washington, d. c. Aug. 21-A
determined filbuster to delay the
legislation requested by President
Harding for meeting industrial up
heavals was launched by a group of
democrats in the house today. The
filbuster may delay, but cannot pre-
vent action on the presidents pro-
gram.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1922-08-21
Minneapolis Grain Market.

Minneapolis. Aug. 21 - Corn
Easy, demand quieter. No. / and 2
yellow 2 to 2 1-2c under Chicago
September; offerings moderate. No.
2 yellow closed at 81 to 81 LIE. No.
2 mixed at "a IL to 55 1-2c.
Oats-Offerings large, demand
fair to good and market IA LIE
easier. N. 3 whites "a to &c over
September. No. 8 whites closed at
rs SIS to 20 1-Sc. No. whites at
25 SIS to 27 1-8c.
Rye-Steady early, lie lower
late. No. 2 at 1-2c over Septem-
ber;; demand fair to good. No. 2
rye closed at 65 1-2 to CSC.
Barley-Demand fair; market un-
changed to- 1c lower. mostly un-
changed. Prices closed at 38 to 48c.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1922-08-21

the new sisters, and to the large con-
creation that filled the chapel. The
public was given opportunity at the
close of the services to enjoy the
hospitality of the Benedictines as
dinner was served to the visitors.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1922-08-21
Two Drowned
While Boating

Fergus Falls. Mimi, Aug. 21--
Helen Seech, of Minneapolis, and
Ole Haugen, of Henning, We're
drowned last night when the boat
overturned in West Leaf Lake, near
Henning. Mr.. and Mrs. Iver aBndy
clung to the boat until it drifted
ashore.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1922-08-21
Searching for
Missing Seaplane

Key Port, N. j., Aug. 21--A fleet
of seaplanes today swept low over
lower New York bay and out into
the Atlantic searching for a sight
seeing plane carrying one passenger
and two mechanics, missing for "a
hours.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1922-08-21
COuntry's Concern
Is Peace

Washington, ID. c.. Aug. 21-
This country's principal concern is
peace and the security of peace,
President Harding declared today in
an address to 1000 citizen-soldiers
he reviewed back of the White
House.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1922-08-21

Washington, d. c., Aug. 21-A
bill authorizing full investigation
of the coal industry, as demanded in
President Harding's message to con
gress, was drawn by representative
Winslow, chairman of the house in
terstate commission committee, af-
ter conference with the president
today
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1922-08-21
Sioux CITY lave stock.

Sioux City, Aug. 21--The bulk of
the smooth packers sold at 81 to
$3.50. with rough grades down 10
1915 and under. A drove Of infer
ior sows sold at $6.25 on the prev
ious day. Stays brought $3.50 to
$4.75. Thin young sows sold at 81
to s7.25. Native pigs made $3.50.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1922-08-21
Vessel Afire
Near Norfolk, Va.

Norfolk, Va, Aug. 21-The ship
ping board vessel Lake Strymon, is
afire rs miles northeast of Frying
Pan lighthouse. The crew is fight
ing the flames desperately. Three
vessels are, rushing to the scene.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1922-08-21
Receiver at
Rapid City

Washington, d. c., Aug. 21--'
Charles 8. Reed was nominated by,
President Harding to be receiver of
public moneys at Rapid City. 8. D.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1922-08-21
Daily Market Report
MADISON GRAIN MARKET.

AT 3 p. m. today-Corn, 45c; rye,
54c; Oats, 22c; Barley, 3Sc; wheat,
$1.21.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1922-09-28
MAKES A PRETTY PICTURE
Manhattan Dispatch Tells Of New
Abilene Park

A dispatch from Manhattan to the
Topeka Capital says: abilene Is TO
have a park developed on the Sand
Springs property. The springs fur
nish the city with Its well known
water. Plans for the thirty-one acres
set aside for this project have been
drawn up by W. y. Wiedorn, profess
sor OF landscape gardening at the
Kansas State Agricultural College.
AS the land borders the Smoky
Hin river IL offers possibilities for
water sports. such as skating, swim
ming and boating. The plans IN
clude a boathouse and landing pier.
4 pavilion Of native stone will take
the place Of the present framework
over the spring.
The Rotary club Is back of the
Mr.. Fred Coulson. presi'
lent of the club, states that work
viii be started this fall so that trees
nay be planted In the spring"
Abilene weekly reflector., 1922-09-28
Would Fill Place Well

Chapman Advertiser: Paul j.
Roger of Abilene, the Republican
candidate for county attorney, was
in Chapman last Thursday, his first
here since the August primary. Mr..
Roger is entering the campaign with
the determination Of winning. He
Is young man Of pleasing person
atty and has the knack of making
friends and impressing them in his
favor. He has spent much time III
becoming familiar with the procedure
of the office Of county attorney and
can be depended upon to fill it to the
of the people of the
county. He has made the study Of
one Of the specialties Of
his law education, which knowledge
will be of great benefit in the cases
coming to his attention.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1922-09-28
OIL TEST IS ABANDONED
DAM Well Ran Out Of Money al
Nearly 5000 Foot Level

The Junction City Union reports
that the Danz test well north OF
Chapman which has been under way
for over year has quit and the well
abandoned. II reached nearly 5000
feet and an effort to raise money to
70 deeper failed. The drillers re-
ported the prospects good" but they
could not make the investors see II.
1t has been financed by Junction
City business men and farmers of
the vicinity. This Ia the last test
we'll In the county and Dickinson Is
back where It was three years ago
except for about twenty holes In Its
surface. none Of which went 5000
feet. Many think that deeper drill
ing would have secured oIi--but
that Is merely guesswork.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1922-09-28
GERMANS ARE VERY BUSY
But They Do Not Oct Much Ahead
Saws Henry Myers

1
Henry Myers, one Of the county's
well known farmers, returned last
week from six months stay In Ger
many where he visited relatives.
He says that the Germans are about
the busiest people on earth, every
body seems at work without much
getting ahead. The fuctuating value
of the mark has upset money values.
until the purchasing value. Is very
low. All money Is based on the
dollar and American tourists, who
are thick, have the time Of their
lives. They are however, charged
plenty. A hotel at which he stayed
had rate OF 140 marks for home
folks and 800 marks for "0utland-
ers."
The Germans like their republic,
said Mr.. Myers. The workmen are
Socialists anyhow. There Is no
chance of wilhelm coming back In
his judgment. Germany does not
intend to pay its reparations now
and considers 1t impossible to pay
the sum fixed. The people are ap-
parently cOntented, and living well.
Building is booming and the house
shortage as serious as here. The
young folks are spenders and are
living high and one need not waste
my sympathy on the country so far
rs it's living conditions are con-
.erned.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1922-09-28
Bouquet For Boys, Band

Clay Center Times: Everybody
who heard the Abilene kid band play
at the shriner's doings I'm Clay Cen
ter a year ago this month, was con-
fident the band would win first place
In the amateur band contest at the
Topeka free fair last week. It was
quite band, and the way that little
skinny guy who played the solo cor
net just blew the very dickens out
OF his horn was mighty gratifying
to one who really likes horn music.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1922-09-28
). II. NIEsLEY DEAD
Former Superintendent Of Schools
Here SasddenIv Passed AWAY

Former Superintendent Of SCHOOL,
Here Suddenly Passed Away
kilograms from Wakeeney report
the sudden death of J. Howard Mes
LEY, superintendent of the TregO
county high school for twenty years.
He passed away Friday night from
heart failure. Mr.. Niesley was one
Of this county's early teachers, I'LL
ing places in county schools and
later being superintendent Of the
Abilene schools, going from here to
the Wakeeney position he has since
held. He was highly esteemed as a
citizen and one of the states lead
ing educators. He was master Of
Benevolent lodge A. +. & A. M. while
here. He leaves wife and four
grown children. Many Abilene
friends will be saddened by his
death.
A letter to Roy G. Shearer from
the master of the Masonic lodge at
Wakeeney says that the funerai Of
the late Prof. J. II. Niesley will be
held Tuesday at 2:30 from the audi
torium Of the county high school Of
which he was the head for many
years. The Masonic service will be
held at the cemetery. Mr. Niesley
had been in his usual health Friday
and that evening attended parent
meeting. Mrs. Niesley was
visiting her daughter in another part
of town. Her mother, Mrs. Hois-
ngton, who lived with them was at
home. Mr.. Niesley passed away dur
ng the night and was found dead in
he morning In his bed. The city
md county held him in great esteem
Ind much sorrow Is felt over his de-
ease.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1922-09-28
Gives Hunters q Chance

Col. G. II. Browne has modified
the order issued about two months
ago prohibiting the sale of ammuni-
ton by local dealers except through
an order of the commanding officer.
With the hunting season at hand,
he has notified the hardware stores
and Others who handle firearms and
ammunition that they may sell shot
gun ammunition to anyone who, they
are satisfied. wants 1t for hunting
only. The merchants are to keep q
list of the sales to whom they are
made and how much.-Herington
Times
Abilene weekly reflector., 1922-09-28
TRIED TO BLUFF ABILENE
But Traffic Rule vioIator From Sa.
lima Spent Night In Jail

lima Spent Night In Jail
Arville Lee Of Salina who drove
up to Abilene for the dance Thurs
day evening, bringing with him two
girls and another young man was
arrested about II 80 by Marshal
Dederick for backing out from the
curb, turning as he did 80, to go In
the opposite direction. He insisted
on seeing the police judge at once
and consequently he was taken to
Justice Brann's home where the
Judge was routed out Of bed to hear
the case. He ordered the young
man to put up bond Of $40 for his
appearance In the morning. Refus-
Ing TO give bond he was given a bed
In the city jail over night. He pro-
tested going TO Jail and asked why
the others In the party were not ar
rested also. In the morning he was
arraigned before Justice Brann
where he continued to protest
against q fine, even demanding that |
the mayor be called into court 10
prove that there was an ordinance
motorist to turn around
in the middle Of the street. Finally
Judge Brann fined him So and costs,
altogether to $13 Young
Lee borrowed the money from the
,ther man and the party went grum-
,ling home to Salina.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1922-09-28
KANSAS CORN
3 & Z 4 & q q & & & &

Corn is the mainstay of the great
meat making industry of Kansas.
Kansas ranks seventh among the
states in acreage Of corn. The g..
900, 900 acres in this crop this year
Is greater than the total acreage in
all crops in eighteen other states.
The average yearly value of Kan.
sas corn for the last twenty years
has been $67,879,016.
This average value would buy L.
1913 acres of land worth 5000 per
acre, for every working day in the
year.
Kansas record yield of corn was
an average Of 4S.4 bushels per acre.
This Is higher average than was
ever recorded in Al Of the 4S states.
Corn and wheat give Kansas
fourth place among states in the
production Of cereal crops.
1t is cheaper to market corn in
Kansas. The average rate paid by
the New Englander for its transpor-
tation is 80 cents per ton mile. For
the same service the Kansan pays
only 33 cents. But, Kansas mar
kets hers on the hOOf, which is
the most economical way.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1922-09-28
CAME HERE BACK IN 1868
DAN Jones Had Lived 81 Years on
the Same Farm

Dan Jones--he was never called
Daniel-one OF the earliest settlers
OF the county, coming here in 1885,
died at the home OF one of his chill
dren In Lenora, September lS. He
had lived for 81 years on the same
farm. his homestead, In northeast
Dickinson and was one OF the inter
esting, men Of this section. His wife
died In 1907. He leaves two sons,
Boyd Jones, at home and Clifford
Jones Of the U. s. army, who is sta
toned at IT. Washington. Nd, one
daughter, Mrs. Nellie Hammond at
home. also three grandchildren. His
twin brother, Sam Jones Of I.akin.
Kan, was present at the funeral and
enc other brother, Walter Jones Of
New Mexico, also several other rela.
tives.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1922-09-28
Hice ID After Bond :

Sheriff Guy Sherman returned
from Topkea, bringing home A. v.
Hice Of Hope who Is charged with
wife desertion. Hice was arraigned
before Justice Brann and his prelim.
nary hearing continued 80 days. His
bond was set at $1,000 and he spent
the afternoon in an effort to secure
the amount. His wife stayed with
him in the sheriff's Office.