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The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1913-10-08
PUT HIS WIFE IN HARNESS.
Husband Uses Spouse to Make Potato
Digger Work.

Asbury Park, N. J.-George w. X.
Boyce, manager Of the @. Il. II. Het.
rick farm nea Farmingdale, was ar
raigned before Police Justice p. #,
Dodd OF Neptune township. accused Of
beating his wife after he had hitched
her with q team Of horses In an un-
awaiting effort to make a patent potato
digger work. 1t wac charged Boyce
hooked himself. his thirteen-year-old
son and bis wife to the digger, but the
efforts of the three. despite the horses
aid, were insufficient Or the farmers
purpose. Becoming enraged, Boyce ID
alleged to have beaten his wife and
thrown her into a gully. The com
plant was made by q married daugh-
ter. Mrs. Grace Townel. Of Elizabeth.
NJ.
Boyce was held In $500 bail to await
the action Of the grand jury. Mrs.
Boyce disappeared after the alleged
assault and was found working in a
restaurant here. The couple became
r~econciled after the husbands arrest,
but the charge still stands.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1913-10-08

Freedom, N. H., Oct. 8.-Mrs. Bes
sic Shackford. Twenty-Five years old,
was arrested charged with the murder
of her husband. Edward Shackford,
t~hirty;ive years old. at their home on
the night OF Sept. 80. Shackford was
shot as he lay asleep in the room
which was also occupied by his wife
and some of their children. In re.
porting her husbands death Mrs
Shackford said that the shooting had
been done by masked men who had
drugged her and then robbed the
house.
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eRASsHoPPERs EAT ROPE.
IL Breaks, and Markham Falls From
ScsffoId.

Warrensburg, Mo.-A swarm OF
grasshoPpers that alighted on a rope
supporting a scaffold and cut through
the strands nearly caused the death OF
a workman.
Daniel Laughman, a carpenter. sew
enty, was working on the scaffold
thirty feet from the ground while
building a sIlo on the farm OF Jesse
Mohler. After the grasshoppers had
Toasted on the corn near the silo they
gradually collected on the rope sup
porting the scafrold. and suddenly one
end lurched downward. and Laughman
was severely bruised by his fall.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1913-10-08
Ezema and Itching Cured.

The soothing. healing medication
10 Dr.. Hobson's Eczema Ointment
penetrates every tiny pore Of the skin,
clears 1t of all impurities-stops itch
ing instantly. DR.. Hobon's Ezema
Oint .nent is guaranteed to speedily
heal eczema. rashes, ringworm. letter
and other unsightly eruptions. Eczema
Ointment is q doctors prescription,
not an experiment. All druggists or
by mail. so. Pfeiffer Chemical Co..
Philadelphia and st. Louis.-Adv.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1913-10-08

Henry A. Johnson, a business man
of L'Anse. Mich, writes: "For years,
Foiey's Honey and Tar Compound for
coughs and colds has been our family
medicine. We give it to our children,
who like it on account of its pleasant
taste. 1t is q safe cure for coughs and
colds" 1t contains no opiate4 For
sale oy all druggists ADV.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1913-10-08

in the handling OF its aeropIanes and
In reconnaissance work. The army
must look to itself and to the men of
the organized militia to supply q rea-
sonable number OF officers for military
aviation In case of necessity. This
necessity may arise at any moment.
1t Is not a question SO much OF sup
plying ~aviators for a great war as II
is for supplying these military scouts
to accompany ex~peditionary forces or
any military movement that may be
undertaken, and also to provide a rea-
sonable number for the defense from
aerial attack of such vulnerable posi-
lions as Corregidor island In the Phil
ippines. and the Panama canal.
1.-The work performed by the signal
corps in aviation during the past few
years has been inconspicuous, but II
has been very great. Something has
been created from nothing since the
summer of 1909. when Orville Wright
succeeded In winning a bonus of $4,000
offered by the signal corps for a flight
Of Ave miles out and Ave miles back
from Fort Myer. Va. Much data has
been compiled on the strength Of ma
terisls. aerial forces. uses of radio
telegraphy as applied to aeronautics.
but most OF all the knowledge Of en-
gines for a~eroplanes and the proper
types Of these machines have been
carefully worked out and valuable re-
suits have been obtained through the
efforts OF. officers of the signal corps
and those associated with them. Every
thing is prepared now for rapid prog
ess and practical results II the en-
enlargement asked from congress Ii
extended. -
u s'The pilot Of the aeroplane. for whom
we all have the highest respect. Is the
lighting man Of the machine, He Ii
the man behind the gun, but from the
nature Of things he must be a young,
venturesome officer. generally without
the knowledge OF administrative and
technical matters. which can only come
with years of experience and study,
and then only to men OF a certain type
Of mentality" ,s
In conclusion. the signal corps on
cials give the opinion that the work OF
aeronautics In the United States army
should be carried out along its present
lines Of development. and that the
work should receive every reasonab bio
aid and encouragement BY congrsae.
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UNDER THE WHITE SLAVE LAW
Millionaire st. Paul Lumberman In.
dieted at Chicago.

Chicago. Oct. S.-The federal court
will issue a capias for the arrest of
w. r. Edwards, st. Paul millionaire
lumberman. indicted by the federal
grand jury under the Mann White
slave law. a
Mr.. Edwards now Is In Kansas City.
II Is believed attorneys for Mr.. Ed
wards and the government will ar
range g date for his appearance.
Mr.. Edwards indictment was the
result OF charges made by Miss Ada
Cox, Chicago stenographer, who tes-
titled that the st. Paul man paid her
expenses to St Paul and later refused
to keep his promise to marry her.
Miss Cox sued Edwards for breach
CT promise and was awarded a verdict
for s12.500 by the Ramsey county
laiinn.) district court. Edwards ap-
pealed and the Minnesota supreme
court ordered a new trial.
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RABBIT MUSCLE FOR HER.
Surgeon Will Graft II on the Leg OF
Miss Tovar.

Kansas City. Mo.-Miss Hermita To
var, fifteen, daughter OF a wealthy
merchant OF Lima. Peru, Is In a critical
condition at St Joseph's hospital from
injuries received in an accident IN a
roller coaster at Electric park. Her
brother. Daniel Tovar. twenty, Is In
an adjoining suffering from SO
we're bruises about the head and shout
ders.
The muscles from the foot Of a rab-
bit win be grated Into the girls leg
TO take the place Of those torn on In
the accident
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1913-10-08

Rheumstism.

The mar or woman who wants quick
help from bsckache and rheumatism.
will find it ia Foley Kidney Pills.
They act SO quickly and with such
good effect that weak. inactive kid
neys that do not keep the blood Gle n
and free Of impurities, are toned up
and strengthened to healthy vigorous
acton. Good results follow their uss
promptly. For sale by all druggists. -
Adv.
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PoINcARE VISITS ALFONSO
Conference Expected to Result "
New Treaty.

Madrid. Oct. S.--President Raymond
poincare of France arrived here on
a three days visit to King Alfonso
of Spain. which it is generally expect
ed will result in an agreement bet
the two countries and bring
about the re-entry Of Spain into Eu-
ropean politics as one OF the great
powers after a c~entury's occupation
of a minor position. oe.NSssa
The king met the. president at the
railroad station. where they embraced
and then proceeded to the royal pal
C amid hearty cheers from a vast
crowd.
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A Gentls and Eaective I.x.t;y,

A mild, gentle and effective laxative
is what people demand when suffering
from constipation. Thousands swear
by DR.. Kings New Life Pills. Hugh
Tsllman, OF San Antonio. Tex.
writes: They are. beyond question,
the best pills my wife and ! have evez
taken" They never cause pain.
Price soc at all druggists, or by mail.
b. e. Bucklen & Co.. Philadelphia OF
st. Louis. ADV.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1913-10-08
Chicago Live Stock.

Chicago, Oct 7.-Cattle-Beeyes.
S7.20@s.50; Texas steers, N.00Gs.00;
Western steers. s6.20QS.5O; stockers
and feeders, $5.20@7.S5; cows and
heifers, $3.500S.0o; calves. T.75W
also. Hogs-Light. 3sl5Qs.S0; mixed.
SS.0O0S.s5; heavy, $7.00Qs.so; rough.
s7.s00S.l5; pigs. S4.50G7.75. Sheep
Native, yS.s0@6.O6; yearlings, 5000
coo; lambs. $5.s0@T.50.
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South St. Paul Live Stock.

South st. Paul, Oct. Cattle
Steers. $6.50@8.o0: cows and heifsrs.
y4.50@7.O0; calves, S6.00Ql0.25; feed
ers, $4.3O@7.25. Hogs-$7.50gs.25.
Sheep-Shorn lambs, $5.00ds.s5:
shorn wethers, $4.00d4.25; shorn
ewes, $2.5093.S5.
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Assistant commissionsr uuIts.
PRECEDENT overruIes Protest.

Washington, Oct. S~.-President VIII
o has decided to send to the senate
the nomination OF Edmund X. Billings
to be collector of customs at Boston.
The nomination had been vigorously
opposed by organization Democrats OF
Massachusetts, on the ground that Mr..
Billings had not been n act1ve Dene-
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Minneapolis Grain.

Minneapolis. Oct. 7.-wheat-Dec..
s3x 0sShc; May, Ss%c. Cash close
on track: No. l hard, S5hc; No. /
Northern. 82h0 s6c; to arrive, SAG
SsNc; No. 2 Northern, S0h Qssc;
No. 3 Northern 7Sh oslo; No. 3 yell
low corn. 67h06sc; No. 4 corn. ESQ
eec: No. 8 white oats. 37Q37kc:
to arrive, SIC; No. 3 oats, 34h q 3ec,
barley, 5206sc: max. $1.3sG1.40k
. arrive. t1.ss0lS0k.
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GRAIN AND PROVISION PRICES
Duluth Wheat and Flax.

Duluth, Oct. 7.-Wheat-On track
and to. arrive, No. / hard, S5c; No. /
Northern, Sac: No. 2 Northern. SEA
S2hc; Dec, S3A @S4hc; May. s4Ac.
Flax-On track and to arrive, Oct.
$1.3s; Nov, s1.40; Dec, s1.3sA;I
May, $1.43h.
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CHICAGO Grain and ProvIsIons

"a Chicago. Oct. 7.-Wheat-Dec..
S0@80hc; May. 91hc. Corn-Dec..
68Mc; May, 70hc. Oats-Dec, 40A
Q41c; May, 44A 644%c. Pork-Jan.,
1885; May. 1895. Butter-Cream-
cries, 31c. Eggs-24@25c. Poultry
Hens, l2c; springs, 13c.
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GOLD IN CHICKS CIGARS.
PuIIet Promptly Pays For Itself When
Cut to Fry.

PuIIet Promptly Pays For Itself Whom
Cut to Fry.
Goldfeld. Nev.-This place continues
to produce freak hens. the latest being
a pullet with a gold bearing gizzard.
It was owned by Mrs. r. L. Morgan,
and when 1t reached the right size for
frying Mrs. Morgan very promptly had
her husband cut OF the fowls head.
When she sliced the chickens giz-
zard open Mrs. Morgan was astonished
to see a piece OF yellow material.
which on closer inspection turned out
TO be a gold nugget the size Of q
bean and worth $3.50.
A short time ago a Coldfeld hen laid
an egg the shell of which was In
crusted with gold, and following this
two of the largest eggs ever produced
By a hen were presented to their own
ers by two Goldfeld fowls.
Assistant Commissioner suuts.
Washington. Oct. S.-Commission-
err of Indian Affairs Sells has an
nouneed the acceptance of the resig.
nation Of Assistant Commissioner +.
II, Abbott to take effect Oct. IL. Mr..
Abbott resigned several days ago and
his successor virtually has been Sc
lected, although his name has not
yet officially been made public.
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Mohair Top and Boot
Stewart Spedometer
Electric Horn
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-30
WEATHERLY WRATHY
At LIBRARY BOARD
All But Two of Nine Chosen
Have Ignored Appoint
ment

City Commissioner James Weatherly re-
turned to the city yesterday and was
considerably wrathy to discover that with
mated by him and elected by the city
commission as members of the public
library board haG not taken the slightest
notice of their election. Formal letters
informing each of the members of their
election were mailed some time ago, and
besides they received notice through the
press.
OF the two who answered, one declined
to serve and now Mr.. Weatherly is on
the warpath. He instructed his secre-
tary yesterday to write a second letter
to every one of the members who had
been elected and ask them to either for.
ward an acceptance or declinaton i'm.
mediately.
in connection with the library board
an interesting development yesterday was
the indication that DR.. r. ID. Parke viii
be asked to serve as one of the mem.
bers. DIR. ParlSe is remembered as the
originator of the library board idea In
this city. When the libraries of the city
were in charge of the board of educa.
tion the movement for library board
was started and agitated by DR.. Parke
until the ordinance creating the board
was passed some time ago. II is under.
stood that his appointment is assured
providing he will serve, concerning which
there are some doubts.
DR.. Parke stated last night that he did
not desire to say what his action would
be IL he was appointed. He stated he
would do anything, however, which was
necessary to the success of the library
board. Mr. Weatherly has not yet APP
pointed a member to represent Avondale
because of considerable disagreement
in that suburb as to who should be given
the appointment. 1t is understood that
Mr.. weatherly intends to let the Avon.
dale citizens flight 1t OUT among them.
selves and when they have finally agreed
upon whom they want, then that indi.
vidual will receive the appointment
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-30
MR.. AND MRS. HODGES
HOSTS AT BRIDAL PARTY

Miss Lola Rideout and Mr.. Charles Otto
Hodges, whose wedding will be celebrated
this evening, were complimented last
evening with a beautiful buffet supper
at the home of Mr. and Mrs. II. c.
Hodges, the parents of the bridegroom
elect.
Pink asters were used to decorate the
table in the dining room, from which
the delicious viands were served, and
the accessory detSils of the supper fol-
lowed the pink and white motive, can
dies burning under coureur de rose shades
and bonbons borrowing their color from
that of the flowers.
Mrs. Hodges welcomed her guests look
ing exceptionally handsome in a white
crepe evening gown elaborately garni-
tured with lace. Her daughter, Mrs.
William Briscoe of Knoxville, who is
strikingly like her. was also a stunning
member of the party. wearing a white
crepe de chine gown of distinctive lines.
Miss Florine Hodges, who is to be one
of the bridesmaids this evening, was at
i. tired in green crepe de chine and was
one of the prettiest members of the party.
The bride-elect, Miss Rideout wore green
crepe de chine in one of the paler shades
and was very attractive.
In addition to the members of the
bridal party the guests included Mr.. and
Mrs. Chapline Hodges, Mr.. and Mrs. b.
l.. Guice, Mr.. and Mrs. Theodore Archer
Rideout and Mr.. Guice In the bridal
party are Mr.. Hodges, Miss Rideout. Miss
Katherine Matthews. Miss Glda Janett,
Miss Hodges, Miss Gena Mae Snow, Mr..
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-30
MRS. PORTER FLORENCE
ENTERTAINS AT TEA

Mrs. Porter Florence introduced Miss
Helen Florence of Montgomery yester-
DAY afternoon to a number of her friends
at tea. A number of cards were left be-
tween the hours of and 6 o'clock, the
guests receiving pleasant welcome from
several friends of Mrs. Florence, who
assisted her in entertaining.
The reception room of the residence
was elaborately decorated with pink as
ters and ferns. These surrounded the
punch table, at which a grape ice was
served by Miss Ella Louis Ward and
Miss Blanche Matthews.
In the dining room brown-eyed Susans
nodded their saucy heads from buffet and
mantel; in the center of the table, sun
flowers heightened the brilliant color ef-
feet. Bonbons, sandwiches and iced tea
were served from the table, at which
Miss Edna Allison and Miss Josephine
Thomas were hostesses.
Mrs. Florence, wearing a cream silk cos
tune with Nell rose and lace garnitures
Miss Florence in white lace over blue
and Mrs r. C. Sigh wearing blue crepe
de chine and lace, also Mrs. Thomas
Douglass in lace made over pink stood
in the receiving line to welcome the
guests The cards We're received at the
door by Miss Louise Douglass, a dainty
tot in white lace frock.
The invited guests were; Mrs. Bar
rows, Mrs. Manning, Mrs Eugene
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-30
Suggests Postal Shower

II will inelose to you Lila's last letter.
Unless you or some one can think OF
something better than the usual postal
shower can we get up one? She has
been in the hospital over a month now,
and has written to me once a week for
many weeks. She can tell you herself OF
others that have promised to help make
the long, weary days pass more swiftly
for her toward recovery I hope she Is
now at home much improved With kind
est wishes for much success in your truly
wonderful work. MRS. GRACE r.. 81
Lila's letter:
u received your letter and would love
to see your chicks. l am going home
Tuesday. The doctor took out the
stitches Friday, and my legs are so thin
am afraid to look at them. l could not
wait each day to take something from
the box you sent. l went right through
1t and gave each nurse baby. 1 just
love, all the nurses, they were so good
to me. Write to me often. 1 will send
my love to Marion Harland. Your nttle
friend, Lila W.
The "child of the Corner" is a serial
story that enlists the sympathy of hun
dreds of readers. The suggestion of her
firm friend above set down is captivating
to the imagination. Picture post cards,
story books not too heavy for her weak
hands as she lies in bed, illustrated mag
azines, an invalid cap, hair ribbon, will
afford diversion for a day in the monot-
ony of convaleseing days. She is a brake.
appreciative little creature Witness the
pathetic penciled letter inclosed by her
friend, who, by the way, knew her first
through the Corner. The benefactress,
whom the patient sufferer has never seen,
has our warmest thanks for her continued
goodness to the child. She shrinks from
the public eye in the same spirit with
Grace s. The latter appends to her letter
an apology for the lively charity inform
ing her deeds of mercy:
Il bear in mind the old saying: I may
not pass his way again. If there is any
good to be done let me do 1t now
quietly q. s.
Let not thy left hand know what thy
right hand doeth'' is a good principle 1t IS
too often cited by those whose fight and
left are both idle. In the case before us
application is to hands as tender as they
are busy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-30
THE SMITH FAMILY
REITNION AT ROERICK

At the home of Mr. and Mrs. Robert
p. McDavid yesterday occurred reunion
of one of the most interesting as well
as prominent families of the state.
1t was the descendants of John Smith,
poneer Alabamian, who gathered for this
informal day together and the reunion
was in honor of Mr.. and Mrs Elijah
Smith of Austin, Tex, the former a lineal
descendant of the early Alabama settler.
| John Smith, whose children and children's
children have been so actively associated
with the growth and prosperity of the
state.
A barbecue, typical of old-time south
ern hospitality and elegance, was served
at o'clock beneath the great trees which
shade and beautify the woodland adjoin-
ing the McDavid residence.
Besides Mr.. and Mrs. McDavid, at
whose home this memorable celebration
occurred, their daughters, Miss Vir-
ginia McDavid and Miss Martha Nc
David, their sons, Joseph, Charles and
Ned McDavid, the assembly included
Mr.. and Mrs. Smith of Austin, Tex, and
their house hosts, Mr.. and Mrs. w S.
Brown, and DIR. and Mrs. Cunningham
Wilson, Mr. and Mrs w. M. McGrath
and their two sons, Joseph and Cum
ningham Wilson, Jr; Miss Sarah and
Miss Rosa Wilson, Mr. Frank Wilson.
Col. and 9Mrs. T. 0. Smith. T. o.
Smith, Jr., Mr.. and Mrs. M. r. Hubert
Smith, ]. c. Nelson Smith.
Mr.. and Mrs Hugh Morrow, Misses
Katherine, Mamie, Margaret, Annie
Louise, Libbie and Hugh Morrow, Jr.,
Mr.. Henley Smith.
Mr.. and Mrs. Calvin Jones, Miss
Josephine and Calvin JONES' Jr.
Mr.. and Mrs. w d. Smith, Weller and
W. D. Smith, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Smith, Mrs.
Hunter Smith, Charles and Joseph
Smith Miss Leila Smith.
Mr. and Mrs. John Ellis and Thomas
Ellis.
Mr. and Mrs T. S. Smith, Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank Walker Smith. Miss Grace Smith.
Lawrence Alfred and Jack Smith.
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph S. Smith, Miss
Katie Smith Joseph Smith, Jr Mr.
William Smith.
Mr.. and Mrs. Richard Brown, Richard
Brown. Jr., Mr.. and Mrs. New Rich
ardson' McDavid, Mitylene and Jack Nc
David.
DIR. and Mrs. George Morrow, Frank
Morrow, Mr.. and Mrs Dan Green. Miss
Susie Green, Mrs. Lucy Sparks of Col
umbus. Miss; Mr. John Smith of Tusca-
loosa
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-30
Likes to IIse Old Pieces

81 am fond of making fancy things of
silk, satin. and all other odds and ends
of fancy cloth and lace. 1 wish some of
the readers of your Corner would be SO
kind as to send me some. l should be
thankful for them, and in some cases
might help them. If some dressmalSer
would be kind and send me some pieces
of goods she cannot use any more I should
be happy and always remember her in
case she should need something. e. L.
You ask for what will cost the donors
nothing, yet which may not be bought.
Our seamstresses and dressmakers usual
ly keep scraps for just such petitioners
as yourself Will they take note of our
members needs and desires?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-30
MISS MATTHEWS ENTERTAINS
FOR A PROSPECTIVE. BRIDE

The luncheon table about which Miss
Lola Ridout and her bridesmaids gathered
yesterday was beautifully decorated in
the pink and white color motive. Miss
Katherine Matthews, who was the hos
tess, chose pink asters for her flowers,
ana the bonbons and slipper-shaped ices,
and monogrammed cakes which accom-
panied tempting menu emphasized the
color scheme.
The favors were tiny Cupids. These
were attached TO the central reflector
with draperies of tulle in the aster shade
and accompanying bore the names of
the party who included Miss Rideout,
Miss Matthews, Miss Glida Jannett, Miss
Gena Mae Snow and Miss Florie Hodges
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-30
Baby Heavy to Carry

a loose sheet of paper without envelope
floats to us from the office" a source
to which all respect and honor should be
paid. 1t runs thus:
Mrs. w. requests baby buggy. She is
poor and has a heavy baby.
"A FRIEND"
Poor, and the baby is heavyi Do rich
women guess what the conjunction signi-
fies? The mother has to do her house,
work and tend the baby without assist
ance. The weather is warm and the baby
is heavier every day, and the woman of
all work is weaker as the hot days and
sitting nights drag on. For the sake of
gentle pity and in the name of our COM
mon humanity, where is the blessed ,cul
who will take the child out of the aching
arms and put 1t into 'buggy?'