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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-12-07
ATTORNEY
THINKS MELBA IS
WANTED IN IOWA
Thompson Receives Letter From
Sheriff White in Charles
City Asking of Wolnna.
HAVE INDICTMENT THERE
Believe clairvoyant Charged With
Fleeing Farmer Here, is Same
One Sought in Hawkeye State.

While il was stated some time back
tina. the local officials could not learn
cf any bad in the past of Madame
Melba, alias Rose Stanley, who was
held TO the grand jury here for fieec-
ing an aged Iowan out OF some $1,000,
word States Attorney Floyd Thomp-
son received this morning from
Charles City. Iowa. tends to convince
the officials that the clairvoyant was
net the angel in the past that she was
credited with being.
The message States Attorney
Thomson received was from Sheriff
White OF Charles City, Floyd county.
Iowa. ana was TO the effect that there
had been indicted by the grand jury in
thar place a clairvoyalt, name I'M
known, whom il was thought Is the
same Madame Melba, who perpetrated
the deed in this city.
Wants Her Picture.
The sheriff asks in his letter that
States Attorney Thompson send him
a picture of Madame Media, and he
would show il TO one Of the victims OF
the cIairvoyant who worked in that
city. to determine whether the two
are the same or not.
The letter did not state on what
charge the clairvoyant was indicted
upon. but il is presumed II she was
the same as the Madame Melba who
worked here that IL was confidence
game.
Thompson Replies.
Attorney Thompson replied this af-
teraocn, sending a likeness Of the wo-
man and asking that he be informed
Immediately If the two are the same,
as evidence against the clairvoyant
would then be much stronger.
Madame Media has since left for
New Hampton, Iowa, where she will
remain until called 10 this city again
Dy action of the grand jury. If found ]
% be the person wanted in Charles
-itv- her arrest will follow, and II the |
,ase fails here will probably be taken .
here I
Al
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-12-07

came to this city Is years ago with his
parents and had lived here since. He
received his early education in the
public schools here and two years ago
graduated from Browns Business col
lege. He had learned the timers
trade, but of late had been doing cler-
ical work. He was employed at We
lies Carriage company as bookkeeper
one month before taken i'll. He was
well known here in athletic circles,
having played several seasons with
baseball teams.
Those left to mourn his passing are
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. julius Welt
lin; two sisters, Mrs. Katherine Smith
and Leota of this city, and one broth
er Harry, who resides in Mercer
county
The funeral services will be conduct
ed at 9 o'clock Wednesday morning
from st. Mary's church Interment
will be in Calvary cemetery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-12-07
Thompson Replies.

Skunk Declared Useful
Washington, ID. c. Dec. Tine
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-12-07
Kane Funeral,

Kane Funeral
The funeral of Michael Kane, pio-
neer business man of this city, was
held at 9 o'clock this morning from
St Joseph's church. Dean ]. ]. Quinn
had charge of the services, with in
terment in Calvary cemetery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-12-07
Mrs. Jennie WinuIer

Mrs. Jennie Wingler passed away
at 11:25 this morning at her home,
2215 Sixteenth and one-half street,
after suffering for over two years
with a complication of diseases.
Mrs. Wingler was born in Canton,
ILL.,, where she spent her early life.
Her maiden name was Miss Jennie
Gilbert and she was united in mar
riage to w. S. Wingler in Canton sew
eral years ago.
Besides the husband, two children
survive.
The remains will be taken to Can
ton for burial
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1914-01-19
j. A. JOHNSON

of the Black Hills, making them the
best trout fishing resorts in the north.
west. One consignment which WAS
received consisted of 900, 900 eggs.
Employees of the forest service, game
wardens and others will aid the
officials of the hatchery in distributing
the young trout in the streams of this
part of the state.
Yankton-At a special election here
the people sustained the city commits
sion in its action in a saloon case. At
the annual granting of licenses the
city voted licenses to William Poppe,
who had refused to combine to reduce
the number of saloons. Those OPP
posed to this refusal to combine called
for a referendum election. The city
refused to call the election on advice
of the city attorney, who held that an
executive act of the commission could
not be referred. The case was carried
to the circuit court, where the city
was sustained. 1t was then carried to
the supreme court and was reversed.
The election was then called and the
citizens voted for granting the Pope
license, 392 for. and 377 against.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1914-01-19
COCKTAILS MAY BE N
President Considering Appointment
of Canal Zone Governor.

Washington, Jan. 17.-Announce-
ment of the appointment of Colonel
George w. Goethals as the first civil
governor of the Panama canal zone is
expected shortly.
President Wilson took up with Sec
rotary of Wal Garrison the question
of a 10 government.
With the work of construction prac.
tically completed the need of imme-
date organization of civil cover
ment is recognized by the president.
Colonel Goethals will appreciate be-
ing first head of the zone, in order
that he may initiate the actual opera
tion of the undertaking with which
his name is associated. And the
president, 1t is said, also believes the
builder of the canal is entitled to
this.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1914-01-19

of Mr.. johnson in his campaign for
governor at the last general election
and would have favored him now had
he shown any consideration for their
wishes at the recent meeting in Pierre
in nominating men on the state ticket. >
Ed. Sanders who is also supporting
the petitions which have secured
many more names than were required
in this city said: ''We want men who
will recognize the rights of the county
committeeman from different counties
and of the democratic party instead cf
having n or two men running the
entire party"
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1914-01-19
UNHAPPY FAMILY
Democrat Factions Fail to Get
Together and Pull Apart

Sioux Falls. Jan. 10. Petitions bear
ing the motto, LOYALTY to Wilson;
honor in rolitics; f%aithfulness tc
friends and party" are being circu.
lated in Sioux Falls and generally
throughout the state by democrats tc
have H. f. Hitchcock of Mitchell
placed in nomination for member OF
the national democratic committee tc
succeed Thomas Tanbmap Of Plaukin.
ton and R. K. Danna of Armour nom
mated for state chairman, to succeed
James Coffsy, of Aberdeen, the incum.
bent.
The petitions are being circulated
following a conference of democrats
at Elk Point recently, which ex.
Piessed itself ss opposed to the John.
SON. Coffey methods in this state snd
therefore decided to place in uomina.
tion q new man for state chairman
against DR.. Rock of Aberdeen. Taub-
man, it is understood will De appoint.
ed United States marshal and would
then become ineligible to serve a.
national committeeman.
Those In charge OF the petitions
assert that it is not a movement OF
the Lyons. W ickham and Clark fac
ton of the party but that it is q
movement Of the Bryan Wilson demo.
Gratis who are opposed to the manner
in which E. s. johnson and James
Coffey are conducting the affairs of the
democratic party in South Dakota.
L. G. Campbell in speaking about
the petitions last night said. "This ID
not . movement of the minority fac.
tion noi of the Wickham, Lyons and
Clark forces but of the original Bry.
an democrats in this state.
1.-THE men who in the recent confer
ence decided to recommen X. E. Dams
for state chairman and Il. E. Hitch.
cock for national committeeman are
regular and original Bryan W ilson
democrats and were ardent supporters
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1914-01-19
MAY ATTEMPT TO
EXTRAD|TE MOYER
Prosector Would Bring Union
Leader to Michigan.

Houghton, Mich, Jan. 19.-An eff
fort may be made by Houghton oun
ty officials to bring back Charles III.
Meyer, president of the Western Fed
GRAFTON of Miners, and other indicted
union leaders, to stand trial for on
spiracy. Special Prosecutor Nichols
declared that he was celebrating
whether conspiracy is an etxraditable
~offense.
Under the laws conspiracy is a mis-
demeanor because it is punishable by
a sentence in the county Jail. The
maximum sentence is two years in
Jail and a maximum fine of $4,000. On
the other hand the statutes provide
ninety days as the maximum Jail sen.
tence for a misdemeanor. The special
prosecutor is not certain that an Of
Tense punishable by a longer sentence
than ninety days is not extraditable,
as is a felony.
Twenty-Five of the thirty-eight men
indicted by the special grand jury
have been arrested. Those upon
whom warrants had not been served
because they were outside the state
included Meyer, c. f. Mahoney, vice
president of the Western Federation;
!. c. Lowney, Yanko Terzich and Guy
Miller, members of the executive
council; Ben Goggia and Jacob Olivia,
organizers.
Those arrested and released on bail
- --.g--l - - -
O'Brien, who bound them over to the
term of court that will begin on Jan.
%.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1914-01-19
BUNCH OF RABBITS
West State Sportsmen Shoot q
Bag of 457.

Holabird, Jan. ia recent jack
rabbit hunt in the Ray n~eighborhood
near Holabird, brought results that
were interesting, if not startling. Two
teams of hunters were placed in til e
field N c~aptained by Clayte c..
Fortune and the other by Walter
Beckner. At night, when the two
companies gathered at the Smell
brothers ranch to count their catch, it
was found that LaFortune's men had
killed 23e jack rabbits and Becker
men could lay claim TO but 2l9, or a
total of 457 rabbits. The day wound
up with a feast and ii dance at the
Smell ranch. One man. George Hal
stead, covered over 100 miles in his
automobile in seach of rhe bunnlss.
Some of the hunters shot ss many as 80
rabbits during the day.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1914-01-19
STATE NEWS

Aberdeen-The city school board o
Aberdeen has secured the service o
Fred b. Carpenter, a graduate of tn
Minnesota State university, and nov
manager of one of the Minnesot,
State agricultural farms. to taxi
charge of the agriculture. department
6. the Aberdeen high school to com
mence work January 20, the beginning
of the second semester.
Platte-George Ford, who by mis-
take used gasoline instead of kerosene
to start a fire at his home In the city
last Sunday. causing an explosion and
his death, which occurred the follow
ing Monday, was soon followed by
his wife, who passed away at 2:3(
o'clock Friday morning, caused by
burns received while assisting neI
husband, who was covered with
flames.
Rapid City-The United State.
land office in this city heads the list
of the six land offices in South Dakots
in the aggregate amount of land as
signed to homesteaders during the pas,
year. During the year an aggregate Of
80, go acres was entered and final proof
WAS made GU an aggregate of 81, 44s
acres. The total amount of money
paid into the Rapid City office dur
ing the year, including fees and pur
chase money, war 80, $50.
Mobridge-The regular quarterly
meeting of the Twin Cities Aberdeen
Yellowstone Trail association will bt
held here February 30. according Il
a call issued by President j. f.
Prindle of Ismay and Secretary F. A.
Finch of Lennon. Among the i'm,
portant matters to be taken up will
be the securing of the Gliddon toul
for 1914 over the trail. and the mark
ing of the trail from one end TO tn,
other with the copyrighted trade mari
of the trail.
Chamberlain Capt. A. B. Ayres hal
just commenced building another
packet boat for work on the Mis-
souri,. The new boat will be 75x24
feet on the deck. The engine from tn,
Susie will be installed on the new
Eoat. The river packet Susie owned
by J, W. Sanford of this city, was suul
at Mobridge two years ago. The en-
CINE was all that was saved. Thi
will make four boats owned here
besides the ]. w. Sanford, which
worked all last season on revetmen,
work at Sioux City.
Spearish The government fish
hatchery at this place during tn,
winter has received an aggregate Of
1, 200. 900 brook trout Eggs from east,
cru h~atcheries. The young trout will
hs hatched And placed In the stream,
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1914-01-19
TO THE PEN
Five Prisoners Are Enrolled in
the State Institution

Sioux Falls, Jan. 19.-Browp, Cor.
son, Walworth and Roberts counties
have added five new prisoners TO the
population of the state p%enitentiary
here this week to expliste crimes vary
ing from grand larceny to assault with
a dangerous weapon. James Stanton
of Aberdeen. convicted of grand lar
ceny, was brought here by Sheriff
Schaefter OF Brown county to serve
one year in prison.
Sheriff Haywood placed John Pike
OF Corsoo in charge of Warden Sven
son to serve four months. Pike was
convicted of assault with a dangerous
weapon. He had taken 81 from one
George Moose, whom he had beaten
up with a spade handle. While his
victim was in a dazed condition, Pike
took the small amount of cash in his
pockets and will now serve a month
for each dollar be obtained.
Sheriff j. l.. Member of Roberts
county brought Abraham Heduta and
Louis Enos. both mere youths, to the
state penitentisry here. to serve six
years each on a charge of grand lar
ceny. They were involved in the
theft of a team, harness and buggy
and although they pleaded guilty. after
sentence was pronounced they declared
that they had been innocent of any
part in the affair. 1t Is claimed that
Joseph Enos. father of young Enos,
presented q bogus order to the Indian
who owned the property and secured
it. driving to O~rtonville. Mimi, and
then to Odessa. a distance of seventy
miles, where the outfit was sold for
$40. Louis Enos and He luta returned
to Sisseton after the trip to Odessa with
the elder Enos and were arrested.
They escaped from Jail, but were cap
tured at Granite Falls. Joseph Enos
on whom they blame the crime has
not yet been located. Don Arnold was
brought to the state prison by Sheriff
I. P. Schwartz OF Walworth county to
serve nine months. Last Novem her
according t. the history of Arnold's
case, Arnold saw a man enter a saloon
In that county and give the barkeeper
a purse containing $27 for sa~fekeeping.
ne waited until another ~barkeeper
relieved the first and then requested
that ne be given the purse. The
second barkeeper. presenting that he
was the rightful owner of 1t, gave
the money to him. Arnold was later
caught and convicted,
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1914-01-19
THREATEN JEROME FOR
A ACTIVITY.

New York, Jan. IA dozen
anonymous letters threatening
death to William Travers Jer-
ONE unless he discontinued his
attempts to get Harry Thaw
back In Matteawan have been
turned over to q detective
agency.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1914-01-19
STATE MAY RUN TROlLEYS
Bill Under Which New Haven's Lines
Would Be Taken Over.

Providence, r. l., Jan. IA leg
islative joint special committee to in.
quire into the ACCESSIBILITY of Rhode
Island acquiring all trolley lines OPP
Grated in this state by the New Ha.
ven system is called for by a resolu-
ton introduced in the senate.
This is in response to a strong
public sentiment that the trolley
roads should be managed for the de.
velopment of Rhode Island business,
with particular reference to suburban
and farming districts. and make their
contributory to state main
tenance rather than to alien stock
holders.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1914-01-19
Twenty Years
Ago To-Day
Items Taken from The
Daily Leader Files
January 10. 1894
January 10, 1894

Miss Hattie Whalen returned from
Artesian.
&. F. Slifer, Madison's poet, has a
very creditable poem in the Mitchell
Republican OF the 10th, entitled Free
dom's Land.
Geo. Van Laninghsm of Howard
was a Madison visitor today.
Two losrds of young people took a
sleigh ride out to Gordon Mitchell's
place last evening.
Nordraak has obtained permission OF
the county..commissioners to hold its
practice meetings in the Judges room
at the court house.
Major A. Z. Clough returned last
evening from the military reception
rendered the governor and his staff at
DeSmet Tuesday evening.
A fourth hand and dashing outfit
brought a load of young people OF
Wentworth up to Madison last even
ing on a joyous sleigh ride. They
partook of a warm stew at the Ideal
and IA jolly ride around town before
returning.
q. A. Cady Of Flanareau aud Miss
L. E. Vankeuren OF Shopiere. Rock
county, Wis, secured a license and
were married last evening at the Le-
land hotel by the Rev. W. j. Cleve-
land. The groom was "a years of age
and the bride 80. but they were q
happy couple. This is the twelfth
bridal party that Mrs. Keegan has DO
tertained at the Leland hotel the past
two weekR
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1914-01-19
Heavy Rain al Grand Forks.

Grand Forks, n. d., Jan. 17.-Rain
fell much of the afternoon in this
district. The temperature was 40
degrees above zero, close to the rec
ord of maximum temperatures for the
month during the twenty-three-year
period that weather observations have
been made here.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1914-01-19
NO BLAME FOR SHIP CREW
Court of Inquiry Returns Findings in
burning of Volturno.

London, Jan. 17.-No blame can be
attached to Captain Francis Inch or
the officers of the Uranium liner Vol
turno in connection with the fire which
destroyed her and 1872 of her passen-
gers and crew in midocean Oct. IL,
1913. nor in relation to her abandon
ment, according to the judgment of
the court of inquiry appointed by the
British board of trade.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1914-01-19
PAYS $1,000 FOR SEA OTTER
FLEA.

Paris, Jan. 19.-Edmund Per-
Ter of the French institute is
authority for the statement
that a noted British entomo-
logical collector has paid $4,000
for a specimen of a rare va
riety of flea. 1t is of the kind
occasionally found in the skin
of the sea otter.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1914-01-19
Schooner Probably Lost.

San Francisco. Jan. l9.-Tugs are
searching for the steam schooner
Polaris, believed to have struck the
bottom with a crew of fifteen men.
The Polaris was in tow of the steam
er Whining IN and broke loose pass
ing Duxbury reef Just outside the bay
during a heavy gale.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1914-01-19
RAIL TAXES RISE MILLIONS
Wisconsin Assessments Show Total
Of $4,720,52

Madison, Wis, Jan. 1.-THE final
assessment OF railroads by the state
tax commission shows a valuation of
$340, ZAP 900. an increase over the
1912 figures of $13, 1888, 900.
The resulting a is $4,720, 529. 80,
as compared with s. 1850, 368.O7 last
year.
The valuation OF the st. Paul and
the Northwestern roads was increas-
ed, increasing the tax to be collected
from these two lines alone s534,625.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1914-01-19
Three Skaters Drowned.

Wilmington, Del, Jan. 1.-the bod
les of three small boys, who went
skating on Brandywine creek, were
found floating in the water at the
dam a short distance below the froz-
en surface on which they had ven-,
tured.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1914-01-19
$500 Banks Would Enter.

Washington, Jan. 17.-Nearly 1900
banks have made legal application for
membership in the new federal re-
serve system and officials estimated
that the days applications will swell
the number to more than 5000.
Arizona republican., 1914-06-25

20 lbs. of best granulated sugar $1.00, Thursday Mckee 's-Advertisement al
Arizona republican., 1914-06-25
Everybody Admires a Good-Looking Woman

Wherever you go you hear people comment upon this or that pretty woman and it is really her beautiful hair more than perfect features that gives the appearance of charm. youth and beauty.
 Any woman can merit yhs praise for beautiful hair is only a matter of care. Just as plant needs attention and nOurishment so must the hair have care and nutriment to make it grow long, thick, soft, fluffy and lus- trous. The scalp must be free from dandruff and the hair roots properly nourished, as nature intended.
 Parisian Sage, which is delicately perfumed and easily applied, is just what is needed. It tones up and in vigorates the roots of the hair and furnishes the necessary elements to make it grow long. soft, abundant and full of life
 One application of this scientific tonic removes every trace of dandruff and cleanses the hair of dust and ex- cessive oil.
 Why not start now to beautifv the hair by using Parisan Sage, the great tonic treatment? It is inexpensive and easily applied at home It can be had from Owl Drug Co. or drug and toilet counters everywhere. and will surely do wonders for your hair.
Arizona republican., 1914-06-25
SAGE TEA PUTS LIFE
 AND COLOR IN HAIR
Don't Stay Gray! It Darkens So Naturally That Nobody Can
 Tell

You can turn gray, faded hair beautifully dark and lustrous almost over night if you'll get a 30 cent bottle of "Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy at any drug store. Millions of bottles of this old, fam ous Sage Tea Recipe are sold an nually, says a well known druggist here. because it darkens the hair so naturally and evenly that no one can tell it has been applied.
 Those whose hair is turning gray, becoming faded, dry, scraggly and thin have a surprise awaiting them. because after one or two applications the gray hair vanishes and your locks become luXuriantly dark and beautiful-all dandruff goes. scalp itching and falling hair stops.
 This is the age of youth. Gray haired, unattractive folks aren't | wanted around, so get busy with Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur tonight and you'll be delighted with your dark, handsome hair and your youth full appearance within few days Advertisement.
Arizona republican., 1914-06-25

20 lbs. of best granulated sugar $1.00, Thursday e's-Advertisement al
Arizona republican., 1914-06-25

20 lbs. of best granulated sugar $100, Thursday. e's-Advertisement al
Arizona republican., 1914-06-25
FORUM F0R DEBATING
 STATE WIDE PROHIBITION

, ton be just and fair and that in no
 case shall there be any wild and ex- travagant statement that will in any
 way reflect upon the reputation of Phoenix for good order. It is suggested by The Republican that either side. desiring to avail it.
 self of this offer of space, name a
 committee through which all matter
 relating to the issue shall be trans mitted. In such case, all communities tons received at this office from Iother sources will be rejected. We
 believe that this arrangement is ne-
 cessary to keep the discussion within
 reasonable lines
 No paid advertisements from either side will be accepted.
Arizona republican., 1914-06-25

The very important issue of state wide prohibition has been raised. A campaign in favor of a constitutional amendment will be shortly instituted. This. like au other important ques- tions has two sides, on each of which are found honest and intelligent per sons.
 The Republican has decided to pro- vide for a reasonable discussion of this issue in it's pages, allowing to each side at least half column daily for signed articles. for which there will be no charge No anonymous article will be published.
 It is only stipulated that the com nunications for and against prohibi-
Arizona republican., 1914-06-25

For the years 1894 and 1895, the figures rose to just over 70 per cent
 Drs. Baer and Laquer report that in the asylum for the insane in Prus- sia, in 1SS0-18S3, the proportion of alcoholics among the male patients was 30 to g per cent; in 1888 to 40 per cent. If cases of congenital idiocy were included in the estimate the power of alcohol made itself felt in the last named year, to the extent of 455 per cent
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