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The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1914-11-02
FEW DIE
Wounded Soldiers Abroad Usual,
Recover.

Gettysburg, Nov. IN. p. Leon
ardy. a German-American resident of
this city, has just returned home
from Germany, where he had been on
a visit since last May. Mr.. Leonardy
visited several of the battlefields and
states that a very small per cent of
the wounded soldiers die, due to the
fact that the steel bullets used in the
big rifles do not lodge in the flesh, as
a rule, as they are shot with such
terrific force that they pass clear
through the body and unless the bull
let penetrates a vital spot, the wound
is not considered dangerous. How
ever, the soldier is often disabled for
further service.
Mr.. Leonardy explains the way in
which the German army modified.
He says that each year the govern
ment requires that every horse that
is suitable for military use shall be
examined. registered and numbered.
In case 1t Is sold the government has
to be notified of the transfer and its
records are Corrected accordingly.
When the war broke out these horses
were simply drafted by number and
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1914-11-02

Geddes-W. c. Kinser, proprietor
OF the Padley hotel Of this city, who
was recently arrested by United
States authorities at Sioux City for
white slavery in connection with the
transportation of female help from
Sioux City to Geddes. has returned
here and has given bonds in the sum
of $1,000 to appear at the next term
of circuit court 10 answer to an in
dictment for the sale of liquor with
out a license in connection with the
hotel. The bond was signed by w.
Fl. Fowler and John Jiricek. local
business men. and Noble Miley. a
farmer.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1914-11-02

Turkey for Thanksgiving Dinner Will
BE Expensive.

Sioux City. Nov. 2.-Turkeys will
continue to be a luxury for Thanks
giving dinners If Sioux City commits
sion men are to be believed. AL
though they have not yet begun To
stock up because of the warm wealth
er, advance information received by
them on the supply and the probable
price of the birds, shows that little OF
no variation in price will be found
yer former years.
Retailers have to date given but
very little attention to the price and
quantity of turkeys. Dealers state
that they usually do not place their
supply until two weeks before
Thanksgiving. but their belief is that
the prices will be much the same as
last year.
Commission men are demanding
90 cents per pound at the present
time. The retailers profit is usually
between 3 and 5 cents. According tc
these figures the Thanksgiving tur,
key will be as expensive as ever
they say.
Retailers and wholesalers receive
their supply of turkeys mostly from
South Dakota, Minnesota and Ne.
braska. Turkeys raised in these
states this year show no surplus ovel
the amount of other years.
In the east, however, commission
firms report large hold overs from
last year, but this will not tend t6
decrease prices In the west, local mer
declare.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1914-11-02

and road materials. One feature of
the course will be a series of illus
trated lectures to be held in the uni
versity auditorium every evening, on
the general subject of good roads.
Word comes from W the state that
this course is welcome and it is prob
able that county commissioners will
avail themselves of the opportunity
of securing expert advice on the sub
ject of good roads. 1t is interesting
to note that while the levy for road
purposes by the counties of the state
in 1912 was less than 800, 900
only a few counties making levies at
all-yet, in 1913, ifty-three counties
levied a total of s561,622, being
more than five and one-half times the
amount of the 1912 levy.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1914-11-02
CLOSING WORDS
CHAIRMAN OF THE REPUBLICAN
STATE COMMITTEE ISSUES
A FINAL STATEMENT.

Pierre, Nov. John l.. Lockhart,
chairman of the republican state
committee, gave out final statement
on the campaign just closing. The
statement follows:
1T is indeed gratifying to me to
state that l believe the present cam
paign will forever end the factional
fight which has rent the republican
party In the state for years and that
in the future there will be a united
progressive republican party, pre-
senting a solid front and battling to-
gether against the common enemy.
In the campaign which is just clos
ing / have had the united support of
the leaders Of both factions and have
no cause for complaint. That the re-
suit next Tuesday will be overwhelm-
ing for the whole ticket-senatorial,
congressional and state-there is no
doubt.
mot only have the leaders loyalty
supported the ticket, but with few
exceptions the rank and file have re-
sponded nobly whenever l have called
| upon them. Factionalism has been
thrust aside. Personal ambitions
have been forgotten and, united, the
battle has been carried on with no
friction or dissensions whatever.
II accepted the position of state
chairman because l believed that the
| time had come when it was possible
to unite the party and the result has
been more than gratifying. The final
reports, which are now in, more
than justify me in stating that not a
single candidate on the republican
ticket will fall by the wayside next
Tuesday.
This is my final word to the re-
publicans of South Dakota before the
close of the campaign. | trust that
every man will do his duty Tuesday
and that the result will be one that
will heal all the wounds and cause
future battles to be easy"
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1914-11-02
POSTAL SAVINGS
Increase i'm the Business Since Begin
ming of the European War.

The war in Europe is proving a big
boon to postal savings in this coun-
try. From the very day hostilities
opened across the seas postal savings
receipts began to increase by leaps
and bounds and Withdrawals fell off
d result quite contrary to the predic
tons of many well informed persons,
who. in their Imagination. saw lines
of feverish depositors at ~postoffice
pay windows anxious to again return
their savings to the bootleg and body
belt repositories whence they came
before intrusted to Uncle Sam. But
the forecasters failed to reckon on
the absolute confidence of the Ameri-
lean citizen, regardless of the flag
that first met his eyes, in the ability
and purpose of the government to
carry out its obligations, not only
among the nations of the earth, but
with the humblest citizen of our land.
Two important results have follow
ed; thousands of people, large of for
eign birth, accustomed to send their
savings abroad, are now patrons OF
our postal savings system, and enor-
nous sums of actual cash have been
released for commercial uses among
our own people at a time when the
need for every available dollar is
pressing.
The growth of postal savings in the
United States has been steady and
healthy and the system has filed an
important gap between the tin can
depository and the factory paymas-
ter. On July /, when affairs were
running smoothly here and abroad
and the transmission of money across
the Atlantic was safe and expeditions,
there was approximately $43, 100000
OF postal savings standing to the
credit of about $4,000 depositors.
Since then over 5000, 900 OF de-
posits have been added and the num-
Der of depositors has increased enor-
mously. This unprecedented gain is
the more striking when 1t Is consid-
cred that the net gain in the last
three months is larger than the gain
for the entire fiscal year 1914,
Scores of offices have done more pos
tai savings business since the war has
been going on than was done by them
during the previous existence Of the
service. The increases are confined
to no special localities, but have been
felt in every nook and corner OF the
country. New York City alone made
a gain in September of more than a
million, while Brooklyn showed a rel
atively big increase. Chicago report
ed a larger gain in the past three
months than for the previous twelve
months. More than 1000 new ac-
counts were opened during the period
bringing the number of ~depositors in
that city up to over $1,000.
The unexpected increase in postal
savings business has not only added
greatly to the general administrative
duties of the system. but has brought
up many new and interesting prob
lens which have called for the care
full personal consideration of Post
master General Burleson and Gov.
Dockery, Third Assistant Postmaster
General. Bat their task has been
lightened somewhat by the prompt
ness of depository banks in furnish
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1914-11-02
STATE NEWS

Pierre--Herman Sonnenschein of
Stanley county has been arrested on
the charge of cattle rustling and Is
being held for a preliminary hearing.
1t Is expected other arrests will fol-
low. as large numbers OF cattle have
been stolen recently.
Hartford-The 3-year-old daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. Reilly Caldwell
had a narrow escape from death as
the result of drinking a quantity or
fly poisoning which had been left
within her reach. 1t required three
hours hard work on the part of ply
sicians to ave her life and bring her
from the influence OF the poison.
Aberdeen-In county court Will
lam German was sentenced to nine
months in the Brown county Jail and
a fine OF $3.50 and costs, and his wife
Jeanette German, to three months
in the county Jail and a $3.50 fine
and costs. on conviction of having
contributed to the delinquency OF IT.
year-old Amelia Ernst.
Britton-William Hartle of Kidder
a candidate for county commissioner
OF Marshal county, was operating a
corr shredder and in oiling the ma
chinery his sleeve caught in the belt
Ing and the left arm was drawn into
the shredder, dislocating the should
er and crushing the bohes OF the arm.
White Lake-To make a short cut
In reaching the railroad depot here,
G. L. Kendrick crawled under a train.
While he was only half way across
the track. crawling on his hands and
knees, the train started. To save
himself from being crushed to death
he grabbed an air hose and dragged
along with one of the wheels nearly
touching him, until he attracted the
attention of one of the train crew.
who seized him and succeeded in
jerking him from his perilous posi-
ton.
Groton-Carroll Streater of this
place started in business two years
ago with two pairs of Belgian Car
neaux pigeons. He now has a flock
OF seventy-fve pigeons and has found
a ready market for the birds at good
prices. The pigeons weigh from one
to n and one-half pounds, being
larger than the ordinary pigeon, and
sell at from SO to $3.50 a dozen on
the city markets. Streater thinks
the pigeon industry could be made a
profitable sideline in South Dakota
as the birds do well here.
Geddes-It is generally understood
here that the Dakota Central Tele-
phone company has purchased the
lines and exchanges of the Missouri
River Telephone company. whose
headquarters have been located in
this city, and which latter mpa
had maintained exchanges in Platte.
Geddes, Lake Andes. Ravinia and
Wagner. and maintained toll line con-
nections with all points in this part
Of the state. The Dakota Central
company will probably take over the
property the LIST of November and
consolidate the two systems as fast as
possible.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1914-11-02
Don't Delay Trs1aa1 Your Cough.

A slight cough often becomes serious
Lungs get congested. bronchial tubes
fill with mucus. Your vitality is re.
duced. You need DR.. Bells Pine-Tar-
Honey. 1t soothes you irritated al
passages, loosens mucus and makes you
system resist colds. Give the baby and
children DR.. Bells Pine-Tar-Honey. It's
guaranteed to help them. Only rs cents
at your druggist.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1914-11-02
Jury Deadlocked Nine Days.

Scranton, Pa, Nov. 2.-Although
they have been out for nearly nine
days, members of the Pegram murder
jury are still h~opelessly deadlocked
John p. Thomas, the foreman, has
sent a letter to Judge Edwards, who
was on the bench at the trial, asking
that the jurors be discharged, as
there vas no possibility Of an agree
ment.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1914-11-02

the received good prices for
them. Everything else. in regard to
mobilization in the present conflict,
was so systematic that in about forty
eight hours il was complete.
Mr.. Leonardy states that he has
sec enough of war to satisfy his de-
sire for adventure and hopes never
to see anything like it again.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1914-11-02

ing additional security to meet the
abnormal deposits. A number of the
very largest banks in the country.
which have heretofore declined to
qualify as repositories for postal saw
ings funds, are now among the eager
applicants for them.
The Madison postoffice has made
gains in postal deposits since the
European war began.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1914-11-02
women Suffer Terribly from Kidney
Trouble.

Around on her feet all day-no wonder
q woman has b~ackache, headache, stiff
kidney trouble. Foley Kidney Pills give
quick relief for these troubles. They
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For sale by all dealers.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1914-11-02
RACK! G = Q

With raw tickling throat, tight chest,
sore lungs, you need Foley's Honey and
dose helps, 1t leaves q soothing, healing
coating as 1t glides down your throat,
you feel better at onc Every user Is a
friend.-For sale by all druggists.
The commonwealth., 1914-03-05
A Musical Entertainment.

The Alkahest Artist Company will
render their delightful program in
the Graded School Auditorium on
Thursday evening, March 18th, at
at $50. The doors will open
800. Tickets can be reserved at the
Whitehead drug store.
Miss Lucille Dennis has studied
under and worked with the greatest
vocal masters of our country, and
possesses lovely soprano voice of
wonderful purity and power, and
has become a great favorite every
where. Her beauty and attractive
personality combine to make
charming stage presence, and her
work will fulfill the highest expecta-
ton Of the music lovers everywhere.
Miss Louise McHenry is one of
the most popular young readers in
lyceum and chautauqua work. Her
rare talent and ability to charm an
audience has become we'll known
throughout the South and her name
on the program always insures a
well-flled hall and a delighted audi
ence. Miss McHenry is especially
good in her impersonation of chill
dren, negro, and Italian dialect,
bird SONG and humorous sketches.
Miss Rachael Major the talented
violinist and pianist has already
made a brilliant record as finished
and exceptionally talented artist
and her present work is winning for
her new laurels and much praise.
Miss Major has a pleasing personali-
! ty, refined, almost spirituelle in
physique. Her personal beauty and
charm serve as a most graceful set
ting for her unusual talent as a vio-
linist. With technique which is
unsurpassed. Miss Major renders
her exquisite selections with true
feeling.
This company is composed Of {
trio of charming and gifted South
ern girls who have become famous
in their special lines of talent anC
come to us so we'll recommended
that we can promise to all who come
a most enjoyable evening
THE COMMITTEE.
The commonwealth., 1914-03-05
CONDUCT AT THE OPERA HOUSE

In reference to our comment
about the conduct at the opera
house during Prof. Swanson's lee
ture several days ago and also in
reference to the statement made
from the stage Tuesday night, the
twenty-fourth, and our article with
respect thereto, we desire 20 state
that we have talked with those
most concerned, and we are willing
to accept their statement that no
disrespect was intended, and that
perhaps our statement in regard to
the matter was too strong. We also
desire to say that the article signed
"a Friend" which appeared in our
last weeks issue was incorrect in
regard to the "stunts on the stage
while the Professor was speaking,
and they were actually Waiting
around the hall before the meeting
adjourned"
A statement from him to the
above effect follows:
A STATEMENT
In q communication to the Com
monwealth last week, in regard to
stage acts and waltzing around the
hall before the speaking adjourned
was was incorrect. 1t was meant tC
say "before the speaker had left the
hall"
l am glad to make the correc'
ton that justice may be done to in.
terested parties.
A FRIEND.
The commonwealth., 1914-03-05
You Can't Earn Money
When You're Laid UD.

There are a lot Of people in this
town who cannot afford to be sick.
Perhaps none of you feel that you
can, but certainly some Of you can't
for as soon as you are sick, your
wages stop and worry and debts be-
gin to pile up. The sensible thing
for you to do, as soon as you feel
run down and worn out, no matter
what the cause, is to take something
just as quick as you can to build up
strength and health. Make your
self more comfortable and provide
against serions sickness.
We don't believe there is any 9TH
er medicine made that will do as
much towards saving your health
and thus helping you save your
money as Rexall Olive Oil Emulsion.
It is medicine that gets right at
the trouble and relieves it by toning
the nerves, enriching the blood, and
giving new strength and health to
the whole body. 1t doesn't do this
by means of alcohol or habit-form-
ing drugs, because it contains none.
Its strength and health-giving power
is due to pure Olive Oil and the
Hypophosphites. long endorsed by
successful physicians, the one for
its food value, the other for it's tonic
value. Here. for the first time they
are combined, and the result is a
real nerve, blood and bodybuilding
medicine-a real strengthener that
we are proud to tell you about. You
don't need to hesitate in using it,
because if it doesn't do all we say it
will and satisfy you in every way, it
will cost you nothing. If it doesn' t
make you strong and we'll again,
come back and get your money. It
will be given to you without word
or question. Sold only at the more
than 1000 Rexall Stores, and in this
town only by us. E. T. Whithead
Compony, Scotland Neck, N. C.
The commonwealth., 1914-03-05
SuperintendentS' neetlng.

The Sunday school superintendent
of the Warrenton district, Method
lst Episcopal church, South, will
meet IN conference at the following
times and places:
Macon, March 10th and 11th.
Jackson, March 18th and 18th.
Ahoskie, March 10th and 18th.
Each conference will be opened at
7:30 p. m. on the date first named,
and will continue through the next
day.
Mr.. M. w. Brabham. field secre-
tary Of the Conference Sunday
School Board, will be present and
conduct each Of the conferences.
Our purpose in holding these con-
ferences IS to enable the superin-
tendents of the district to get ac-
quainted with the forward move
ments in Sunday school work and to
take council together as to the best
Sunday school methods. We want
every superintendent and every as
sistant superintendent to attend one
Of these conferences. No one who
has been called to a position of lead
ership in the Sunday school can af-
ford to get both information and in
spiration for their work. We will
be glad to have also any of the pas
tors and other Sunday school work
ers, who can do so, to attend.
Entertainment will be provided
for all who will send their names to
the superintendent of the school
where they expect to attend. These
are as follows: Mr.. s. S. Reeks,
Macon, N. c., Mr.. j. T. Flythe,
Jackson, N. c., ME-. j. Gerock
Ahoskie, N. G..
R. H. WILLIS, P. E.
The commonwealth., 1914-03-05
News From Dawson.

Dawson. N. c.. March 2.-Prof.
Swanson lectured here Monday night
but owing to the inclemency of the
weather only small crowd greeted
him.
Misses Ethel. Nettie and Clara
Barnhill spent Thursday in Dawson,
enjoying g sleighing tour.
Rev. and Mrs. N. H. Shepherd, of
Rocky Mount, came few days ago
to visit Mrs, Shepherds father, DR..
0. c. Stallings, who is quite sick.
Mrs. Shepherd will remain some
time.
Mr.. and Mrs J. L. Simmons and
little son, Luther Earold, are visit
ing near.Scotland Neck.
;: Misses Minnie and Ruth Parks. of
Crowells, spent Sunday with Mrs.
L. w. Barnhi!l.
One Of our pleasant visitors Sun
day was Mr.. Ferd Harrison, of Scot
land Neck.
We sincerely regret the illness of
our mail man. Mr.. c. n. Malone.
His patrons wish him a speedy re-
covery.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. G. Barnhill visit
ed relatives near Scotland Neck
Sunday
Messrs. J. w. Fleming and ]. ].
Partine have been indisposed sever
al days.
Mr.. K. w. Barnes killed his dog
Sunday rnorning that was effected
with rabies. Other dogs around
are suspected to be effected. The
best method is to follow Mr.. Barnes
example,
1t seems with Scotland Neck the
"happy possessor" Of four doctors
and three drug stores fellow might
get an occasional "dose." AS the
old saying goes, "the more the mer-
rier but fewer a better share"
The commonwealth., 1914-03-05

We admire the action of the mer-
chants of Durham in refusing to
buy goods from Richmond, Va.
wholesale houses on account of
their action in trying to defeat
North Carolina Shippers from Sc
curing better freight rates. Our
State ought to have just as good
freight rates as any other State.
Let US continue the fight until we
get the proper rates.
The commonwealth., 1914-03-05

One day we noticed report that
Judge C. M. Cooke, of Louisburg,
would likely be candidate against
CONGRESSMAN E. w. Pou In the 4th.
district. The very next day another
statement comes out that Judge
Cookies daughter-in-law is an active
candidate for the postoffice at Louis
burg. Do you see the drift Of the
situation.
The commonwealth., 1914-03-05

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The commonwealth., 1914-03-05

Cures Old Sores, Other Remedies Went Cure
The worst cases, no matter of how long standing,
are cured by the wonderful, old 1eliable DR..
Porter's Antiseptic Healing Oil. 1t relieves
Pain and Heals at the same time. 25c, 6Oc, $100,
Evening star., 1914-01-23
CONTEST FOR RANCH TITLE
HELD BY THE PRESIDENT
Hearing in United States Land Of
flee at Los Angeles Over Land VAL
] ued at About 5000.

Los ANGELES. January 23.-When the
hearing regarding the rights of Mrs
Woodrow Wilson, wife Of the President
Of the United States. to title to sixty
acres of land in the Coachella valley was
resumed today before officials of the local
government land office indications were
that 1t would be completed and the case
taken under advisement before night
The hearing was begun yesterday be-
fore Register Robinson and Receiver
Buren at the instigation Of John T.
King of Thermal Cal, acting for Mrs.
Wilson. The most important piece of
evidence to be introduced today, accord
ing to King. was certified copy of the
deed held by President Wilson to the land
in question, which it is claimed was given
to the chief executive by Mrs. Wilson.
Mrs. Wilson obtained title to the land
from her sister. Mrs. Margaret A. Elliott,
wife of a member of the faculty Of
Stanford University. who purchased it,
1t is said, to use in date culture.
President Wilson's title to the property,
which is valued at about $1,000, is being
contested by Mrs. c. Hensie and Homer
l.. Goddard, both Of Los Angeles.
Mrs. Hensie claims to have homestead
ed the property after a forfeiture by
King.