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The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1913-07-07
KIfr REssHs4BhSs. or the evidence:
Death rates Of men classified by ags
and marital condition:

1t Is self evident from the foregoing
table that IL husbands lose their wives
they also part with hope Of longevity.
Feminine Death Rate.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1913-07-07

From Thirty nine to Forty nine Death
Rate OF Husbands ls Less Than Hall
That Of Bachelors-Wives Don't Live
as Long as spouses, but Beat Spin
sters by Good Margin.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1913-07-07
Feminine Death r

Here are the corresponding figures
for women:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-19
AT THE EMPIRE

The most expensive bill Of the sea,
son IS promised the patrons Of me
Empire for the last half Of the week
beginning Thursday afternoon. At the
head OF this attractive show will be
found two feature acts. George 3. Reno
& Co, and Margaret Nelson &, Co.
The former introduces Miss Bessie
Reno and The Misfit Army" The
comedy is said TO be Of a high order
and reports from places where this
act has appeared prove that its popu-
laTtty is weI-ea-ned. Miss Nelson
end capable support viii offer com
edy-draTi tic playle, entitled. The
Uplift.' which IS declared 70 be entire
" of the beaten rack Of plsyle.s for
the vaudeville stage. Hage- end SUI
liva.l. delineators OF synccpa-ed scags.
promise TO start the audience whist ing
and beating time with the original and
entertaining manner Of their work.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-19
FANCIERS' CLUB
TOPASS ON PLANS
Local Poultrymen's Organiza-
tion Will Meet Tonight at
Myers Optical Rooms.

The men bers of the Island City Fan
ciers' association are TO meet tonight
at the Dr.. 0. ". Myers optical store
on Eighteenth street 70 discuss and
pass upon the consolidation plans for
mulated by the special committees rep
resentIng the clubs OF each OF the
three cities. Everything is in read:-
ness for the separate organizations 10
pass upon and Il all ratify the action
Of their delegates, the Mississippi Val
ley Fanciers' association vii. be a
reality n the near future.
There are some 80 members Of the
local organization ana each IS invited
TO bring & chicken bug" with him
to the meeting 10 get acquainted with
the other fanciers and with he aims
of the club. Poultrymen need not
wait for an invitation, however, as
all are welcome at the meeting.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-19
WRESTLER Is DUE
IN CITY TONIGHT

Walter Baker, the Chicago wrestler
who is 10 meet Alderman at the Fam
lily theatre tomorrow evening is due
to arrive in the city this evening He
claims to be in fine shape for the COM
iTg bout and writes that he fully eX-
poets 10 take the measure of the local
champ.
\ ten-round boxing contest will be
staged in connection with the NAN
event as will also a wrestling bout
between Bobby Bylund and an I'M
known. The show will commence at
s 80, John Voss will be the referee and
ladies will be admitted free.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-19

Jim Thorpe, the worlds greatest
athlete, still has a good deal to learn
about baseball, declares Manager Nc
Graw Of the New York Giants. The
big Indian has been shifted from first
base. to the pitchers box. and, finally.
to the outfield, and in all his only quail
fication to fame has been his terrific
hitting.
Thorpe knows little or nothing
about baseball" says McGraw- He
may learn it after long, patient coach
ing, but he is the rawest recruit I ever
had. He will be carried because he is
a drawing card and because he will de-
velop into a great ball player"
Ali the news all the time-The Argus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-19
GRAND.
At THE ILLINOIS.

The story Of The Rose Maid,
which comes TO the Illinois tonight, is
a pretty romance dealing with the love
affairs Of the youthful duke of Bar
chester. a noble spendthrift, whose
debts amount to a million. A half doz-
en- heiresses are ready TO take him in
hand when the little rose girl acQuain-
rauca OF mis- youth steps in and com
picates the plot A coterie of money
lenders figure as the comedians and
tbs story of the play concerns their at.
tempt 10 marry the duke to a wealthy
American girl while all the time his
heart is being enrangled in the web of
love woven by the faithful little rose
maid. 1t is this delightful story in
its runesul setting Of Viennese melody,
danced and sung by a rosebud gar
den Of girls" that held the hearts of
all New York during the long hot
summer and sen. tnem from the thea
ire happy. and whisrl.uE Roses Bloom
FOR Lovers" and kindred song hits. IN
I'll 8 few weeks ago the company start
cd on its road tour. en- route to an all
winters eugagement in Chicago. The
scenes Of - Rose Maid" are Of the
most joyous character imaginable The
first act occurs during the Bohemian
party AZ the London house Of the duke.
iu which a quartet of Gaiety girls from
the famous Tivoli participate in q mad
dance. The second act is a. Belgium 5
world renowned playground for nobil-
try- Os,erd Here too, there is dane
ing a-glenty and ir IS in this scene that
occurs the much talked-uf dance OF the
stairs in which three couples waltz up
and down q long flight of stairs with
olr losing q step. And Fl is in this sec
Cud &C. that the "kute kiddies" make
their appearance in The Happy Fam
fly" song. These youngsters, six little
golden haired darlings. never fail 10
take a dozen encoTes from the audi,
eHce v no cannot seem 70 get enough OF
them This act closes with the spec.
raC-lar cavalry tournament" in which
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-19

Eva PTout. . character oonedienue.
viii offer her original conception Of
great character parts. Tom and Edith
Almond, in a musical dancing novelty.
viii open the show. Two reels of in.
;oresting photoplays will top of the
show which appears on paper 10 be OF
a very high class nature.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-19

lansing Mich, March 19-Repre-
sentative William Martz Of Detroit in
troduced bill providing for a state
boxing commission But Governor
Ferris asserted that he did not see any
use for such a law and intipated that
he would veto It, The bill provides
for lo-rOund bouts three-minute rounds
eiEht-ounce gloves, and careful physi-
ca, examination Of all men before they
enter the ring
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-19
DAILY RIDDLES
QUE STIONS.

/. What Irishman is the father of
the most children?
, Behead a snare and leave a knock
3. Fill the blanks in the following
sentence with the same word revers-
ed. BY machine many be
made from One......
4. If a bushel of potatoes comes to
81. what will horse come to?
5. Why is an obstinate man like a
mastiff?
ANSWERS.
l. Pat Ernity. PATERNITY
2. Trap.
3. Loops, spool.
4 A bushel Of corn.
5. He is dog-matiCal.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-19
YTOASTMASTERS
IN BIG MEETING
Prominent Speakers Deliver
Talks on Early History of
Rock Island.

meeting OF the Toastmasters' club
of'the Y. II. c. A. was held last night
at the Memorial Christian church.
Forty men attended and spent the
evening IN listening 10 talks about
the history OF the city in which we
live.
1t is surprising how lite is known
BY the people who live in the tri-
cities about the romantic story Of the
early days, and # is even more sur
prising that some enterprising writer
has not set down in g permanent and
accessible form the facts tina, should
mean so much 70 every citizen and
20 every child IN the schools. The
men who made the speeches last night
expressed the greatest pleasure in
the study they had made in prepa-a-
ton, and told OF the interest they had
found In what they had expected would
be commonplace topics This is the
common experience ~ those uho dal-e
into local history. and who find IN II a
mine Of information which rivals the
choicest fiction in IT'S entertaining
quality Here is a chance for the His
tUrical society 70 do worthy thing in
putting some OF this material into per
-uaneut form.
The lad .es OF the Christian church
served a delicious supper 20 the men
who attended the meeting last night.
and Won praise for themselves by their
culinary clever1ess
The speeches given were as an
nounced Raymond Wilson gave a
careful study OF The history Of the
island from IFS discovery bv Joliet
and Marquette. on down through the
days q old Fcr- Armstrong. and the
Civil war tn the present day.
Or. ". Z MARTIN spoke on Camp
bells Island in Peace and War" tell
ing graphical.y the story OF the early
fOrtifcaions on the river the con
h!cts between the indians and the set
tiers. aid the great battle fought at
Campbells island
6. W. Searle had the topic. Trad
tons OF the Watch Tower" His long
residence here. together with the
wealth OF knowledge he has acquired
by the study OF local affairs. gave
him fund OF material ia draw upon
that proved 20 be OF most absorbing
interest 10 his hearers Few OF those
present knew that bred Scott. % ma
t.onal historical fame and his master,
Mr. Emerson. used TO be here and in
Davenport or 'ha, John Brown pur-
chased in Davenport the supplies for
his expedition to Harpers Ferry. or
that Robert T. Lee made the first
survey 81 the island. or hat General
Winfield Scott negotiated the treaty
with the lufiaus after the great Black
Hawk war Hr Searle told these.
and many other items OF striking m
terest covering the developments Of
The past century.
L. s McCahe presided with great
ability cs POSTMASTER. His acquaint-
arce with Local affairs mad. if posi-
bic for him TO assist the speakers
with additional inc dents. and his cley-
or handling OF the program added en-
ioymeut 10 the whole occasion All
present agreed that tho meeting was
one Of the best that the club has held.
The April meeting % the Toastmas.
'ers is 70 be held at Trinity EpisCopa.
church. the club having been invited
70 meet jointly with the Mems club
u the church Another program of
real interest and value ia In course Of
preparation for that meeting
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-19

Arc YOU frequently hoHrse. DO YOU
have that annoying tickling in your
throat Does your cough annoy YOU
az night. and do you raise mucus in the
morning" 10 you want relief II 50.
'ake Chamberlains Cough Remedy
and YOU win be p.eased Sold by all
druggists lAtyl
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-19

ST. Louis No, March r9.-The Amer
lean Baseball Athletic Exhibition com
pany Dthe Cardinals. owned by Mrs
Helene Halfway Robson Briuon. has
been sued by Hs!fensreller. Hirsch &
Watson, architects. for S225a. alleged
10 be due tor plans and specifications
for a new grand stand addition TO he
clubhouse and alterations TO the score
hoard a. Robson field
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-19
6'PORT.."
OCOfGFfEN

Harrisburg, Pa, March 10 - Ten
round boxing bouts under the super
vision of a state athletic board will be
legaHzed in this state If bill introduc-
cd in the house Of representatives here
last night becomes a law The bill
provides for commission of five mem
Ders 10 be appointed by the governor
within 80 days after the passage Of
the aC, No boxing or sparrinE match
or exhibition can he more than 10
rounds and contestants must wear
gloves az least eight ounces in weight.
A tax OF per cent OF the gross re
ceipts from boxing shows is provided
for
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-19

san Francisco, Cal. March EFF
Ad Wo.gasr former lightweight cham
p.on, loses his fight with Tommy Muir
ply next month he will quit the ring.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-19
..5TI-b0@telig'
ILLINOIS.

March 1e-W erba and LuesCher's
The Rose Maid" with Mizzie Hajos.
March THE Trail Of the Lone
some Pine"
March 23-"The Bohemian Girl"
March 25-New York German Stock
Theatre COMPANY.
March 29-"The Servant in the
House
March 3O-Eddie Foy in over the
River"
EMPIRE.
Vaudeville - Performances at Pas
and SIS.
GRAND.
OrpheJm vaudevilie-PerfOrma
daily at 2:3G and $50 p. m.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-19

II is an almost entirely new DO
hemian Girl that the AbOTn Opera
company will present at the Illinois
next Sunday. Not new as regards its
music, as all of the sweet Old melodies
are of course retained. but in addition
thereto, there are several airs inCud-
ed that were composed especially for
the operate festival of the French sec
ond empire. The latter were not sung
in any American production Of The
Bohemian Girl" previous TO their in
PRODUCTION by the Aborns in their
spectacular version last season. the
same as that now being given The
claim TO newness for their production.
il is said. is based on the lavishness
and completeness with which Milton
and Sargent Aborn have put il on. To
it, it is claimed, they have given
scenic adornment such as never be
fore had been supplied TO this opera,
and one that takes rank with the fam
Gus productions of the Metropolitan
opera house, and in carrying out the
detail of the opera s six scenes. they
have introduced a number of novelties
among which score of horses figure
prominently particularly so in the pur-
suit of the gypsy chief at the finale of
the first act, which shows him with
the child Airline, that he is abducting
in his arms, riding madly up the wind
ing road of the mountain. and follow
ing him al a mad pace are a score Of
cavalrymen. In the gypsy camp are
seen not only the band of real gypsies,
bur everything that one would be apt
10 find in such surroundings. dogs,
geese, chickens. pigs. etc. that lend
greatly 10 its realism. In the street
fair among the features will he the
Hasson Ben Ali troupe Of whirlwind
acrObats. than whom none are greater
and lastly in the marble halls. in place
Of the stately minuet that was former
ly done, a beautiful ballet. The Dance
Of the Hours from La Gioconda." has
been substituted This is one OF the
largest organizations now touring. and
numbers among its more important
members Blanch Morrison, Claudia Al
bright. John R. Phillips. James Stew
ems, Joseph F7orian. Augustus Vaughn.
Eva Quintaed, Geraldine Bruce and
others
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-19

Neenah. Wis, March 19-Tho fu-
neral OF the late Jim Hail. Australian
boxer, was held yesterday. His re
mains were laid a. rest in Oak Hill
cemetery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-19

New Orleans. La. March 19-Tourg
Denny OF New Orleans landed several
hard right smashes in the lars few
rounds and slightly shaded Phil Cross
Of New York. a brother Of Leach Cross,
n their 1o-round battle Monday night
Referee Dick Burke gave no decision.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-19

the cavalrymen and women Of all the
principal nations of the world take
part in a glittering review in which
Uncle Sans rough riders" are the
central figures. The cast is the same
brilliant one as it was in New York
City and Chicago. and is headed by
Mizzi Hajos. the dainty Hungarian
prima donna, and Al Shean.
Very few productions have met with
the instantaneous success that The
Trail Of the Lonesome Pine" has. Il
has won such instant favor with thea
TRIGGERS that large theatres in Boston,
Chicago and New York have been
packed to the doors nightly for weeks
10 see Eugene Walters INSTALLATION
of the delightful mountain folk that
left such a pleasing impression on the
minds Of millions who have followed
the little mountain girl. June, in the
pages OF MIR. FOX's charming book.
June has all the qualities to lend real
ism to one Of the most interesting
book characters ever put upon the
stage Blood and bone of the south
land, June IS the embodiment OF that
Inherent sympathy of soul. the fearless
ness of the aristocraic denizen of the
southern mountainous country who re-
members that somewhere in the dim
past. blood of their blood went smil-
ingly to the scaffold for the principles
they upheld. and who hold in the fast
nesses of the hills those same auto
cratic principles of dominion over all
they survey. John Fox. Jr., made this
plain in his book; Eugene Walter
makes it palmer on the stage in as
magnificent a production as was ever
staged for a drama. With the strong
! New York cast The Trail of the
! Lonesome Pine" comes TO the Illinois
next Saturday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-19

Terre Haute. Ind. March 1Q-Danny
Goodman OF Chicago knocked ont
Chuck Larson Of Terre Hauta. for
merly Of Chicago, in the third round
Larson's second claimed a foul, but
Referee Mclaughlin said the blow.
while low. was not q foul.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-19

Sapulpa, Okla, March r9-Adjurant
General Canon and a squad of national
guardsmeu from Tulsa. acting under
orders from Governor Cruce. Monday
night stopped the scheduled 1n-rouud
fight between Carl Morris and Jim
Stewar- o; New York no .ntimariou
was given that the bout would nor De
permitted until almost tine FOR the
gong
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-19

Manager Tom Jones made this asser-
lion in talking over the plans for the
fight prior 70 WoIgast's departure for
his training camp al Hardin Springs.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-19

Detroit, Mich. March 1e.-Sam Craw-
ford, who says he is out % baseball,
has voiced bitter rcrs- Of Ban John
son because o. the .atr=r's order for
bidding ball PLAYERS 20 write Stories
for newspapers or managlGes. cha---
ing that the American league GEAR
had things 50 fixed that he can rail-
road any player he does not Ike mo
the minor league. and saving that the
recently orgaized PLAYERS lrfou Ct
y h.Ch r. IS q member. sill lie heard
from - the mater sccL.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-19

Ali the news all the time-The Argus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-19

s. Paul. MINI. March % - Mike
Gibbons. the s. Paul m'dJIeweigh-.
plans 10 matricu.ata ar the state uni
versicy next fall % study law r.
purposes 10 abandon -he ring hE The
time q degree : awarded him. and
figures thai he viii have enough mon
ey stored away so he VIII not have 70
worry II clients are scare q, first.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1913-10-29
Obituary

GLADYS Lucille, daughter Of Grover
and Bessie Prince, was born in Law
renee county, May q, 1913, died OctO-
Der II, 1913. being nearly five months
old She was their first born and a
promising child Her sickness did not
seem serious until few hours before
she died and the young parents feel
their loss very keenlY. Another preci.
Gus bud has been transplanted TO
bloom in the paradise above. She
will not come back to us but we may
all 90 to where she is and dwell there
forever. Our loss is Heavens gain.
We know she is at rest for God said
suffer little children to come unto me
for Of such is the kingdom Of heaven.
Nav her father and mother meet her in
that sunlit cline where sickness, sorrow
and death are unknown. She was
laid to rest at the Nelson cemetery
Written By a good friend, AZ .PUGHs
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1913-10-29
FlatwOOds

Rev G w Clayton our new pastor
preached a very interesting sermon Sun
day, to a large congregation Rev
Clayton is very able and earnest
speaker May we in this community
unite in our prayers for him in his
labors Rev A L Wheatley our retir-
ing PASTOR is in failing health and must
give his body much needed rest. He
has labOred here with us for eight years
and our hearts are too full to say very
much, when he must leave us. Gods
blessings on him in every act and deed
of his life is the prayer Of a people
whose love for him is too great to be
expressed by mouth or pen,
George Ohildress and sister, Mrs Rice,
of Ethridge we're visitors at the r N
Afford home recently.
H Hubert has returned from Steam
ersDurg, N. I,
Sam Clark and family and Mr. and
Mrs Lloyd CLARK have gone to Wisconsin
their future home.
Roy FOrney of Chattanooga is visit
ing at the 7 A Graves home.
Mrs Carrie Kennedy visited in Eth
ridge Saturday.
Gillie Afford has returned from 8
business trip to Mt Pleasant.
Tom Locke has returned from bust
ness trip to Pulaski.
Car teacher, Mr. Martin who has beer
boarding with Mr. and Mrs Sam Olarl
is now boarding with Mr. and Mrs Johl
Ohafin.
Mrs Pulley visited in Ethridge satur
day.
Misses May Trip and Martha suttol
and two young gentlemen friends at
tended church here Sunday,
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1913-10-29
Owners and Not the Stock
Prohibited from Running Out
Biggest Practical Joke Ever Somebody Blundered Sc
as to Prevent the Men and Not Mules from Running
at Large. Sell Your Stock before January 1.

The stock-law trouble is all
over, or perhaps it has Just begun.
Our attention has been called to
the fact that the first section of
the new law, prohibits the owners
of stock from running at large,
and not the stock. This Is about
the best practical joke Of the sea
son--on somebody. The question
seems to be who's
The section of the bill in which
the Joker appears is as follows:
SECTION /. Be 1t enacted by the
General Assembly of the State of Ten
nessee, That II shall be unlawful for any
owner or keeper Of horses, mules, cattle,
sheep, goats, hogs, or any kind Of live
stock, to run at large in countiesOf this
State hRvinga population of not less
II, $50 nor more than 1876 by the
Federal census of 1910 or which may
have such population by any subsequent
Federal census.
SEc Be it further enacted, That
any person willfully, knowingly, or
negligently violating Section | Of this
Act shall be deemed guilty of misde-
meanor, and, upon conviction, shall
pay fine of not less than 81 nor more
than $40 for each oflense.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1913-10-29

P Dalton, one OF the most prominent
citizens of the county, dropped dead in
his store at Theta this morning abOnt
10 o'clock. He was found ia his office
by clerk in the store not more than
ten minutes after he had been engaged
in discussing business with some parties
in the store. DR.. Morton was in the
store when the discovery was made,
and Immediately examined the body,
but life was extinct.
Knoxville. Oct, 23.-The Supreme
Court on Wednesday took a recess un-
til November 3, but during that time
they will meet each Saturday and hand
down opinions in causes that have been
heard.
Pulaski.-The Giles county chapter,
U D. G., had called meeting and
elected delegates TO the national con.
ventiOn, which meets in New Orleans
in November.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1913-10-29

Thinking that perhaps, an err
ror might have been made in max
ing the copy sent ms for pubhca-
tion, we took the matter up with
the Secretary of State, and have
received from him II statement
showing that our copy was exact.
ly correct and the same as the en-
rolled bill which is the law, and
that we have no stock law, and
the whole thing is nulhty in so
far rs stock Is concerned. The
following letter is self explanatory
on this point
October q, I913.--Mr. Chas. I,
Crawford, Editor, The Lawrence
Democrat, Lawrenceburg, Tenn. -
Dear Sir.-I am in receipt of
your favor of the 26tN returning
me Chapter 80. ~ 'ne copy
sent you is exactly al I ~ 'nsnrolled
copy. | can easily 1t this is
an error in - ihal bill.
However, / do ought y Anything
that can be doag nor ny Except that
the good people of Lawrence must