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The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1913-12-26
STRANGE AFFINITY
Woman Lived a. Prisoner II
Secret Room of Lawyers
Office

Monticello. N. Y, Dec. 26.-The
death OF Melvin Fl. Cough. a promin
emit LAWYER and former district attor-
ney Of Sullivan county. revealed that
unknown to his family and friends
and to bis clients q woman had lived
for three years in Z secret room con
nettins with his Law Office. Couch
was found yesterday lying dead on his
Office lounge.
Death was due to rupture OF a
blood vessel. In the next room
c Iouched q frightened woman. who ad-
mitted she hsd seen him die, but in
sisted she was not responsible for his
death. She said she was Adelaide M.
Brance, Of Goshen, N. Y, and that
the secret o had been her only
home during the three years. Couch
was IS years old. The woman is 40.
Her hair had begun to turn gray.
She was poorly dressed and the room
where she lived was sparsely furnished
with On old cook stove. q table. an
iron bed and two chairs. She said she
has lived there voluntarily and had
newer gone oat In the day time. Al
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1913-12-26
HOMESTEAD RULING
South Dakota Case Passed or
By The Interior
Department.

Washington, Dec. 80. Secretary of
the Interior Lane has rendered a deci-
sion in the case Of M. Sarah q. Y.
Bar her,. of Pierre, 8. D.. involving
homestead final proof that no doubt
will establish u precedent for many
similar cases.
The commissioner Of the general
land Office on August IS, 1911, held
that the improvements made by Mrs.
Barber were insufficient, that her
residence was desultory and brief.
she being absent teaching school q
considerable portion Of the time.
This decision was affirmed by former
Secretary of the Interior Fisher un-
der date OF March 10. 1912. which was
a final decision. Congressman Burke
recently interested himself in the case.
and a petition for the exercise of
supervisory authority was fled. Not
withdrawing the time for fling the
petition had long since expired. it was
entertained. and Secretary Lane has
rendered a decision in favor of Mrs.
Barber holding al follows: Upon con-
sideration Of the entire record the de-
partment is convinced OF this woman
good faith in making and in main
tanning her entry and in submitting
comm utation proof thereon. In the
light of all the circumstances nov ap-
pearing in the case. said proof should
be and is hereby approved .as showing
substantial compliance with law as te
residence. improvements and c~ultiva.
tion, entitlinx hen to commute bel
entry, except u to that portion en-
bracsd In : prior reservoir claim Ct onl
Morris"
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1913-12-26
Constipation POisons you,

If you are constipated. your entire
system is poisoned by the waste matter
kept in the body-s serious results often
follow. Use DR.. Kings New Life
Pills and you will 500 get rid Of con
stipation. headache aud other troubles.
Soc at druggists or by mail Fl. E.
Bucklen & Co., Philsdelhia and st.
Louis. ADV.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1913-12-26
WELL OR|LLER
Badly Injured by Dynamite in
Kingsbury County.

DeSmet, Dec. ga dynamite laden
piece of piping accidentally getting
mixed with other piping caused an
explosion which resulted 10 the per
hsps fatal injury of Tige Peterson,
a we'll known Kingsbury county farm.
er. he for aome years has been m
expert we'll driller and when not other.
wise engaged devotes some of his at.
tention to this work. He and his son
John were starting I drill a we'll on
what il known as the Carpenter farm.
and were engaged in stalking down
the gas engine when the explosion
occurred. They used old we'll piping
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1913-12-26
TWO SUFFOCATED IN FIRE
Aged Woman n Granddaughter
Found Dead.

Providence, X. l., Dec. 26.-Mrs.
Margaret Dailsy, sixty-eight years old,
and her granddaughter, Miss Marga-
ret Murphy, fifteen years old, were
suffocated in a fire in the home of
Martin M. Murphy.
The bodies were discovered by fire.
men who had forced an entrance
through the dense smoke. The fire
damage was slight.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1913-12-26
Coughs That Prevent Sleep.

These coughs are wearing and if they
"nang on" can run q down physi-
cally and lower the vital resistance to
disease. Mr.. Bob Ferguson. $40 Pine
ST., Green Bay. Wis, writes: II was
greatly troubled with a bad cough
that kept me awake nights. Two
small bottles Of Foley's Honey and Ia,
Compound completely cured me. Fol-
sale by all druggists. ADV.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1913-12-26
LEAN MEN WICKED HE SAYS
Laughter, Fat Mans Gift, the Mark
Of Humanity" Quayie Says.

Of Humanity" Quayle Says.
Washington.-Bishop Quayle Of the
Methodist church has compiled some
statistics on fat and lean men. He
said:
"Man, when he is lean, takes him
self too seriously and squeaks when
he walks. He is wicked and has not
half the chance the fat man has Of
being good.
Laughter, the gift of the fat man.
Is the mark of humanity.
men have not SO much to laugh at,
but women can laugh easier, for they
have a subject--to wit. the men,"
New Fruity Intoxicant Produces .
Great WalIopins Power.
Fort Collins, Colo.-The weird dreams
OF the absinthe drinker have nothing
on the peculiar effects Of a new kind
of jag inducer which has been dis
covered by some Russians who live
near Loveland.
This new booze Is a fermented
~gooseberry juice and while under its
influence Henry Moser, a small Rus
sian, whipped Peter Kreig and George
Addison, both Of them six feet tall.
The battle took place at the home of
Henry Schaffer, and in police court
Moser gave a vivid description of the
power he felt and told the court he
was only sorry his legs were too short
to make it possible for him to over
take Addison. who ran away before he
was entirely knocked out.
Guarding Against Group. The bes'
safeguard sgainst Group is q bottle O,
Foley's Honey and Tar Compound il
the house. p. b. CHM, Middleton
Ga. writes: my children are very
susceptible to Group, ea,ily catcl
cold. ! give them Foley's Honey ani
Tar COMPOUND and in every instanc,
they get prompt relief and are 500,
cured. We keep it at home and pre-
vent Group" Fur sale by all drug,
gists. ADV
The Washington times., 1913-10-29

The Rev. Samuel r. White, of the
Baptist Church, officiated at the mar
riage here yesterday of William F.
Sandredge. aged twenty-seven years, of
Doylesville, Va, and Miss Cora Belle
Madison, thirty-two, of Mt. Fair, Va
The Washington times., 1913-10-29
HOTEL CLERKS ARE
HOSTS At CARNIVAL
Four Thousand Guests Make
Merry at Vaudeville Show
and "Greeters' RambIe."

More than 1000 guests made merry
with the hotel clerks of Washington
last night at the vaudeville carnival
and 'Greeters' Ramble'' In the Con-
Vention Hall, X and Fifth streets north
west. The program started at s o'clock
and did not conclude until early MORN
ing. Vaudeville De Luxe" COMPRISING
ten clever acts on an imp.ovised stage,
under the expert direction of A. Julian
Brylawski. opened the activities of the
evening. Following the vaudeville, a
grand march, or "Greeters Ramble 4"
was held, and dancing concluded the
entertainment Prof Hibbs and Miss
Rafferty, gave demonstration of the
Tango" Immediately following the
grand march.
The fund realized by the .Greeters'
Ramble' will be used in fitting up club
rooms for the Washington Hotel Clerks
Association.
Preceding the vaudeville entertain
ment Edgar c. Specs president of the
Washington chapter of clerks, welcomed
the guests. A short response was made
by James 4. Stokes, of Philadelphia,
president of the Greeters of America.
the national organization of hotel clerks
kilograms of congratulation on the ac-
tivity Of Warrington Greeters, and re-
Srets at not being present were read
from numerous national organiza tion
officials, and by clerks from many ci-
ties in the Eastern States.
James p. Doherty, of Los Angeles,
The Washington times., 1913-10-29

ing. The session was largely attended
Mrs. Mary Foster Bryner continued
her lectures on efficiency this morning
taking as her subject. The Sunday
School Standard of Efficiency" vari
Gus methodist of making the Sunday
school attractive to children, and IN.
methods found to be successful by the
International Sunday School Associa.
ton were explained.
The feature OF this afternoons meet.
ing is an address by Pierson II. Bar.
stow on Forces That Make a Sunday
School Co."
Child-weifare work and its Importance
to the home, the church and the com.
munity was the topic of the address
given by Mrs. Bryner at the session last
night The Rev. George A. Miller spoka
on the THE Organized Adult Class 4
Operation A special song service b
the choir of the Fifth Baptist Church
preceded the addresses. The opening
devotional exercises were led by the
Rev. +. j. Prettyman, and the benedic.
ton was invoked by the Rev. j. J
Muir.
The Washington times., 1913-10-29
UNION TURNPIKE IS
ACQUIRED BY STATE
Sixteen Miles From District
Line to Ashton Purchased
for Sum of $4,000.

ROCKVILLE, Md. Oct. 2s.-The State
Roads Commission has announced the
purchase of the sixteen miles of the
Union turnpike extending from the Dis
trict of Columbia line TO Ashton. this
county. by way of Silver Spring Nor
beck, Oakdale- Olney and Sandy Spring,
for $4,000. The commission also has an
nounced that the work of improving the
road will be started at once, and that
about s5,000 a mile will be spent by the
State in re-surfacing the thoroughfare.
The toll gates will be removed.
Being unable to provide bail in the
amount of $3.50, George Grennell, of
bethesda, this county. who waived a
hearing before Judge Mace in the po-
lice court here yesterday on a charge
of attempting criminal assault unon
Nellie Lowe, the ten-year-old daughter
of Laura Lowe, of Bethesda, was COM
mitted to jail to await the action of the
grand jury, which meets here next
month.
The Washington times., 1913-10-29

formerly general manager of the Capita
Grceters. sent the following telegraphic
81 Gleetings:
Greeters of Washington:
The hearts of the Western Greeter
world are with you tonight, dear boys.
How we regret We cannot all be with
you in person. May this grand event
remain forever in the heart of every
one present tonight and go down in
history Of the Greeters of America as
crowning event
Los Angeles expects to give the boys
a grand time during the 1914 convention
Trust we have the same success as
you
AS the guests arrived at the hall,
clerks OF Washington greeted all in a
gracious manner. The hotel men usher
ed the guests to seats before the inn
provised stage, and from the opening
vaudeville act to the concluding number
everything moved in perfect order
Hearty applause was given the dis
the appreciation of the concluding num-
bre. given by the Six Sunny Songbirds.
amounted almost TO an ovation. The
orchestra accompanying the vaudeville
numbers was directed by John Pistorio
and the sixteen-piece band that playeS
the dance number also was under the
direction of Mr.. Pistcrio.
The grand march. which was styled
the 'Greeters' Ramble," was led by
Mr. and Mrs. Emil Edgar c. Specs, and
following came the officers of the
Washington Association with their
wives and ladies. and the visiting
Greeters with their company. The To-
cal guests of the clerks brought up
the rear. The pretty figures of the
march formed a beautiful centerpiece
for the crowd. The exhibition of the
Tango delighted the large assembly
and the dance program was then put
in motion.
Convention Hall was especially dec
GRATED for the occasion with bouquets
OF flowers and streamers OF bunting.
The Washington times., 1913-10-29

Laurel Races-Baltimore & Ohio Spe-
cial trains 1:10 and 1 80 p. NJ. until
Friday. closing day. Round trip so
cents.-Advt
The Washington times., 1913-10-29

adequate. Frederick Lewis was buoy.
ant and interesting Mercutio. He rcn.
dered the Queen Nab speech effective.
~. and his death scene was Well done.
george w. Wilson made much of the
snort part of the apothecary. Walter
connolly was an excellent Paris. Mr..
Tsylor's Benvolio deserves note. Ina
Goldsmith's nurse was exceedingly well
cone. The Friar Laurence of Frank
Bertrand WAS adequate.
The staging of the play was partic-
ularly good, especially Juliet's chamber.
At today's matinee u magnificent re-
vival of Justin Huntley McCarthy's de-
lghtful romantic play, III 1 Were
King is promised. and at night
Shakcspeare's comedy, Much Ado
About Nothing" will be revived.
The Washington times., 1913-10-29

of representatives of all the civic
bodies of Bethesda district. has adopted
a resolution calling upon the county
commissioners to borrow. acquire, or
otherwise secure" the $4,000 it is esti-
sioners to be necessary to keep the pub
lie schools of the county open the full
term of nine months. The resolution
sets forth that 1T is not only highly
essential, but absolutely necessary. for
the welfare of the children of the
county that they be furnished with
proper educational facilities and be
permitted to receive instruction for the
maximum period allowed by law" The
county commissioners are asked to fix
date for public hearing.
The Washington times., 1913-10-29
ROMEO AND JULIET"
At THE BELASCO
Sothern and MarIoWe Win
Added Praise for Their Work
at Second Performance.

E. H. Sothern and Julia Marlowe,
Americas foremost Shakespea-iaI
players, presented last night as the sec
ond offering of their engagement in
this city Romeo and Juliet"
Miss Marlowc brings to her chacater-
izaticn the ill-starred daughter of the
CapuIet a wealth of grace and individ-
'uality; a ripened experience, and her
wonderfully expressive voice. And ste
was never lovelier than last night. She
was alike enchanting in the early
scenes of the play and later. when the
depths OF tragedy are struck. Her
whispered love condolences from the
balcony and her playing in the potion
scene were admirable The part Is pc
culiarly her own on the American stage.
Her vizualization of the maid of We.
roma was complete
Mr.. Sothern's Romeo was q splendid
impersonation, less marked with mel
ancholy than formerly, impassioned IN
ardor, and marked by this artistic 9
of purpose and technical
finesse.
The supporting cast was generally
The Washington times., 1913-10-29
Grease Causes Fire.

Mrs. Emily Senart of $40 Eighth street
southeast, was painfully burned on the
right arm this morning while attempt
ing to extingulsh small blaze in the
kitchen of her home The fire was
caused by a pan OF grease on the
stove running over. She refused hospi-
tai treatment.
The Washington times., 1913-10-29

The Civic Federation of Bethesda dis
trict, this county. which is composed
The Washington times., 1913-10-29
EXPLAINS '. N. {. A.
WORK AMONG BOYS
Director ChesIey Addresses
Sunday School Meeting,
ChiIdren's Needs.

The work done by the Y. NJ. c. A.
classes for boys and the various meth
DDS by which the association builds up
It's religious work among the youngsters,
was explained by A. NJ. Chesley, boys
work director of the local Y. NJ. C. A..
at the conference of the Sunday School
Association of the District of Columbia
at Calvary Baptist Church this morn
The Washington times., 1913-10-29

The motion for a new trial in the will
case of George G. Bradley, jr., and
others, heirs-in-law of the late Henry
Bradley, of this place, against Mrs.
Jane B. Bradley. widow OF Henry Brad
lay, and sole beneficiary under his will,
was argued before Judge Worthington
In the circuit court here yesterday. d.
the contestants, and William I. Mar
bury, of Baltimore. and Charles w,
Prettyman, of Rockville, Mrs. Bradley.
The case was recently decided by a iury
in favor Of Mrs. Bradley.
A new trial was asked on the grounds
that the verdict was not in accordance
with the evidence, that one Of the Jurors
was related by marriage to Mrs. Brad
lay and for other reasons. Judge Wor-
thington reserved his decision.
The estate left by Mr.. Bradley IL
valued at about 100000
The Washington times., 1913-10-29

1 A Special Booth of
HalIoween Novel;
ties. Choice sc.
Pumpkin heads,
and noise makers
of many kinds.
some of which
sold at 10c. 15c,
and 20c.
Others at the
Candy Store. and
Stationery Store,
Street Floor. and
in the Toy Store
4th Floor.
The Washington times., 1913-10-29
Brightwood Citizens MEETING,

The October meeting Of the Bright
wood Park Citizens Association will be
held in Van Horn Hall, Georgia avenue
and Longfellow street northwest, Thurs
day evening at o'clock. Officers will
be elected.
The Washington times., 1913-10-29
London Police Form Union.

LONDON, Oct. 29.-The London po-
licemen have formed an union, known
as the Metropolitan Police Trade Union
and expect by Christmas to have enough
members to force recognition.
The Washington times., 1913-10-29

Licenses to marry have been issued
by the clerk of the circuit court here
to Sterling Elwood Day and Miss Madge
L. Mullinix. of Damascus, and Murray
Randall. of Potomac, Md, and Miss
Eta McConchie. of Arlington, Va.
The Washington times., 1913-10-29

Weddings are Most Attractive
when GUIDE furnishes the flowers ant
floral decorations. Estimates given
1914 F.-Advt(
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1913-03-08

The death of Earl J. O'Rourke, son
of Mrs. Sarah O'Rourke of Denver,
will be the cause of sincere regret on the
part of his former playmates in this
city where he was born and lived during
his youth. te had gone to Arizona to
work for an uncle and was taken sick
with appendicitis. He was sent to the
hospital in Phoenix and operated upon
He see med to be making good progress
in the way of recovery when there was
sudden change and he passed away
IN few houis. His remains were
brought back to Denver and Inferred in
the Nj. Ouvet cemetery. He was in
his 18th wear. He leaves a mother and
two sisters, Lena and Alice Father
McCabe conducted the funeral service
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1913-03-08
The Forty YeNr Test

An article must have exceptional
merit to survive for a period of forty
years. Chamberlain Cough Remedy
was first offered to the public in 1872.
From small beginning it has grown
in favor and popularity until it has at
tained world wide reputation You
will find nothing better for cough or
cold. Try it and YOU will understand
why it is favorite after a period of
more than forty Years. 1t not only
gives relief-it cures. For sale by J.
J. Sherwin.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1913-03-08
Notice of Annual Meeting e1
Stockholders,

Notice hereby is given that the
Annual Meeting Of the Stockhold-
ers of The Idaho Springs Base
Ball Association will be held al
City Hall in the City of Idaho
Springs, Colorado, at the hour of
eight O clock P. NJ. on the 21st day
of March 1913, for the purpose of
electing a board of Seven Directors
for the ensuing year, and to trans
act snch other business as might
regularly come before said meet
ing of stockholders.
IDAHO SPRINGS BASE BALL Assn.
AL WE1NBERGER,
Secretary.
Idaho Springs, Colo, Mar. S, 1913
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1913-03-08

The annual meeting of the
Idaho Springs Fire Departm ent
was held in the Co1ncil sCham Der
last Monday evening, The meet
ing was called to order by Chief
Frank II orsch. After the roll call
and the reading of .the reading
of the minutes of the last meeting
by the secretary, Tom Richar ds,
the regular order of business pro-
ceeded. The secretary made a
verbal report stating that tn
had only been one fire during the
year the loss amounting sto abo ut
$500. W. A. Roberts submitted d
the trea,urers report thatashowe d
a balance on hand sof S2SS.1I.
The reports weremin motion ac-
cepted and ordered placed on file.
In pursuance of motion each one
of the companies sof the depart
ment submitted one name to be
presented to the city council from
which to select a Chief and an
assistant chief for the ensuing
term. The following are the names
as su submitted.
Hose Co. No. I, Frank Horsch
Hose Co. No. ?, Barney Mill
ford
Hose Co. No. 3, Geo. Curnow
Hook and Ladder Co., Bernard
Bruce.
Tom Richards, secretary and
w. A. Roberts, Treasurer, were
unanimously reelected by ac-
clamation. Richard White made
motion that prevailed to the
effect that the candidates for
Chief and Assistant should not
take active part in the election
for city off cials nor should they
solicit support from any of the
candidates until after election
was over. The object of this was
to keep the department out of pol
itics. Twelve new members we're
added and three dropped during
the year
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1913-03-08

A good treatment for a cold settled
in the lungs is HERRICS'S RED PEP
FER POROUS PLASTER applied to
the chest to draw out inflammation and
BALLARD'S HOREHOUND SYRUP
to relax tightness. You get the tw 0
remedies for the price OF one by buying
the dollar Size Horehound Syrr.v: there
is porous plaster free with each bot
tie. Sold by J j. Sherwin
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1913-03-08
Chronic Stomach T, ouble
Cured

There is nothing more discouraging
than chronic disorder of the stomach.
1t is not surprising that Dany suffer
for years with such an ailment when a
permant cure is within their reach and
may be had for trifie? About one
year ago, says P. H Beck, of Wake
lee, Mich, Il bought a package of
Chamberlain Tablets, and since using
them have felt perfectly we'll | b ad
previously used any number of differ
ent medicines but none of them were
Of any lasting benefit For sale by !
j. Sherwin
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1913-03-08
The death OF Frank Bysong occurred

The death OF Frank Bysong occurred
yesterday afternoon. For years he had
been sufferer from tuberculosis and
made heroic fight against the dreaded
disease. Since living in this city he was
for the greater part of the time en-
gagged in the barber business His re
mains were taken to the Trathen under
taking parlors pending arrangements
for their disposition. He possessed a
quiet, unassuming but genial disposition
that won and held the friendship of
his former patrons.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1913-03-08

Lee Shelp received the sad news of
the death of his brother Murray T.
~help. This accident occurred II. ar
Globe, Arizona, yesterday, and was ne
result Of cave-in at the mine in VIII ch
ne was working. Up to the prese Mt
writing no definite news has been re-
ceived OF the particulars of this sad
calamity.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1913-03-08

The Chamberlain Dillingham; Ore
Sampler company Of this city is run
keep up with the ore that is being
sent to them. They have plenty work
in advance for them which does not in
dlcate lack of ore shipments from
his city. The fact is that at this writ
ing they have several car loads of ore
on the track awaiting treatment,
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1913-03-08
c h m b = rlain's TIA blcts for
stipatiOn

For constipation, Chamberlain
Tablets are excellent. Easy to take.
mild and gentle in effect. Give them a
trial For sale by ] J. Sherwin.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1913-03-08

A pam in the side or back that catch
es YOU when you straighten up calls
for rubbing application # BAL
LARD'S SNOW LINIMENT. 1t re
lakes the contracted muscles and pr
mits ordinary bodily motion without
suffering or Inconvenience. P-ice 25c,
50c and 81 90 per bottle. Sold by }. j.
Sherwin.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1913-03-08

FOR RENT:- A four
room house in Sunnyside,
500 per month.
Idaho Springs Lumber Co.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1913-03-08

Mr.. l. MacLean received telegram
This morning informing him # the
California He resided in this county
over 30 years and was one of he best
mi men in the country and one of the
very best of men.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1913-03-08
The Aothers' Favorite

A cough medicine for children should
be harmless. 1t should be pleasant to
take. 1t shoul be effectual. Cham.
bsrlain's Cough Remedy is all this and
is the mothers favorite everywhere.
For sale by J. J. Sherwin.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1913-03-08
Mr.. J hn Owen was a Denver passen
ger on Tuesday morning

Take HERBlNi: for Indigestion. 1t
relieves the pain in a few minutes and
forces tn fermented matter which
ca Ises he misery into the bowel,
where it is expelled Price SOC. Sold
By j. Sherw;n.