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The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-10-04

Estimated Only About one-fourth the
Usual Amount s Reaching New York
city-Health Authorities Bar Un-
pasteurized Product
New York, Oct New York state
farmers have tightened their grip on
the milk supply and caused a further
reduction in the quantity supplied to
this city
The farmers are holding back the
product OF their dairies to compel the
big distributors here to pay higher
prices.
The milk war which originated with
the organization OF the Dairymen's
league has spread throughout the
state Reports from all parts of New
York tell of thousands of gallons of
milk spilled in combats between barry
men and employees Of the distributors,
tie picketing of crossroads in dairy
districts, farmers held up and beaten
factories TO dispose of the surplus re
sulting from the Withholding of New
York city's supply.
Twenty deputies have been sworn in
in Duchess county to prevent raids of
farmers upon their neighbors TO com
pei them TO hold back their product.
Masked Farmers on Guard.
Masked farmers are reported to be
patroling the roads in several coun-
ties up state seizing milk and dump
ing it,
John J. Dillon, state commissioner
OF foods and markets. who represents
the league of farmers, estimates that
not more than q per cent of the nor
NAL amount of milk was shipped into
New York city.
Application for the appointment of
referee to take testimony in an inves
tigation under the direction of Attor
ney General Woodbury. is expected to
be made to the court at once.
The health authorities have made
good their assertion that inspection
rules would not be modified on ac
count of the milk famine by refusing
to admit 1000 gallons from Newport
N. Y, on the ground that 1t was not
pasteurized.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-10-04

Viscount Bryce of Dechmont, for
mer ambassador at Washington. ad.
dressing the Congregational Union at
Birmingham. Eng, decried the spirit
OF hate against the Germans and the
talk of a last trade war In conclu-
sion he advocated league to restrain
aggression and compel arbitration
"If there is to be a recurrence OF
wars. becoming more terrible with the
unceasing advance OF science. he
said. I'VE may well despair of the fu.
ture"
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-10-04
ROumanianS Throw Force
Across the Danube.
Won MACKENSEN In DANGER
Allied Move Threatens Left Flank OF
German Commander and He May
Be Forced to Withdraw-AlIies Also
Pressing Offensive in Macedonia.

London, Oct 4-Roumania' s stroke
against the central powers in throw
ing a force across the Danube into
Bulgaria is the outstanding feature in
the current war news.
According to the wireless version of
the Sofia official statement the Dan
ube was crossed by the Roumanians
near Rahoyo, which is approximately
midway between Dustchuk and Tur
tugai, about eighteen miles northeast
OF the former place.
Should this army prove 10 be of for.
midable size it will constitute a seri-
Gus menace to Field Marshal Won
Mackensens left flank and might cas-
lily force his retirement from the pres
ent front south of the Constanza-
Tchernayoda railway.
He already is being subjected to
heavy pressure along this line by the
Russians and Roumanians, presum
ably in connection with the thanking
operation.
The latest statement from Sofia min
imiZes the Importance of the Rouma
ni&n invasion. mentioning the invad
ing force as consisting OF several
battalions" conveyed across the riy-
ar in boats between Rustchuk and Tur
tukai. Measures have been taken to
attack this force the official bulletin
declares.
In Macedonia. where. as elsewhere
in the Eastern war theater. the allies
are pressing offensive movements, pre-
sumably to prevent reinforcements
being sent by the central powers from
one field OF activity to another the
tide of battle is fuctuating on both
wings
Victory for Serbans.
The Serbians appear to have gained
the upper hand III the hilly Kaimak-
calan region Sofia admits Bulgarian
retirement there and the French Off
cial report announces a new advance
by the Serbians, who have captured
first line trenches and taken another
Bulgarian battery.
Desperate battles are in progress
along the greater part of the front In
Volhynia and Galieia. with Russian
gains reported in the region near Eat
urze, east of ValdimirValynsh, and
drawn battles in the struggle for Lem.
berg along the lines 10 the south
where the forces of the central pow
ers are offering stubborn resistance
to the Russian attempts 70 break
through.
On the Somme front a period of de-
termined counter attacks by the Ger.
mans appear to have set in.
They have been striking back
strongly at the British along the Po-
zieres- Bapaume road, Working their
way back into the village OF Eaucourt
L'Abbaye. and now they are reported
by Paris to have attempted heavy
strokes at the French lines near Ban
court north of Peronne.
They were unable, however, to de-
bouch from the St Pierre-Vaast wood,
northeast OF Rancourt, Paris declares,
being checked by the French curtain
of fire and machine guns.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-10-04
FARMERS FIGHT
TO STOP SUPPLY
Force Used to Prevent Milk
Shipments to Gotham.
RECEIPTS ARE VERY SMALL

Estimated Only About One-fourth the
Usual Amount Is Reaching New York
City-Health Authorities Bar Un-
pasteurized Product
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1916-04-28
MIGHT Do IT HIS OWN WAY
PeddIing Peter Couldn't Compel Land.
lord to Use His Patent Fly.
Killer, Of course.

Peddling Peter shufled to the bar
Of the country inn and ordered glass
Of beer.
Say, boss" he remarked, as the
landlord served him. "dyou want ter
buy a patent, neyer.faiIing dY.kiIler?"
How much?" was the reply.
"Well, guy'nor, II you perwide me
wi a decent dinner, yer can ave a
full.szed bottle of my Gy.killer for
nothing"
The worthy innkeeper eventually
agreed, and when the repast had been
provided and consumed. he said
brisldy;
Now, let's see this wonderful pat
ent of yours"
Peddling Peter at once produced q
small bottle from his pack and care
fully uncorked 1t.
"All you ave to do" he explained.
us to old the aggrawaitin' hinsec' be.
tween the finger and thumb, press i'm
firmly until e opens Is mouth, an
then drop in some Of this poison"
"W-why," gasped mine host, feebly,
If | had him between my fingers |
could squeeze him to death straight
away"
We'll" remarked Peddling Peter, as
he departed, 90 course, that's very
good way. too."-London Tit-Bits.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1916-04-28

ability strong that no resistance wou,a
be attempted " oU'u
Inc silence, the long wait got upon
my nerves, ! could see little and the
Ie" sounds reaching my ears ron.
'eyed no Information of value what
were those fellows doing? What copId
cause their delay? The soldier bpbtnd
me was humming softly; a foot
Scraped on the floor to the right. ,
caught the soft swish of Norpen'a
SKIRT as she changed position. tho
moohbeams gIimmered on a lifted rife
Oarrel' there was all about a sun.
pressed sound Of breathing. Good
Lord! would they never move! VIVA,
coulu they possibly be doing out there ,
A half dozen blows rang sbarn on
the wood Of the outer door NOT q
sound answered from within. although
could feel the men straighten up and
sense the sharp Intake Of breath
Again the blows crashed, as If struck
by the butt Of a musket.
open up in there!" roared a voice
so mufied as to have no familiar
sound, "or we'll break down the door
Come, Mr. Spy, ives got you trapped Z"
Sergeant Wyatt. the lieutenant
wants yer" the whispered words
swept down the line of waiting men
and | hurried forward. Harwood was
In the dark Vestibule close beside the
big door.
That you, WYATT" he asked, uncer.
tain as to my identity. They are
after you, and have no idea anyone
else is here. You answer, and warn
them what they're up against. ! don't
mind fight, but am hardly ready t.
commit murder"
DO you hear me in there, Wyattq"
the gruff voice without called This
is your last chance; come, don't be n
fool. We know you are there. and
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1916-04-28

"Thars sojers Out Thar Now" Wits.
pered the Man Next to the Win.
dow.
there couldn't rat get out and not
be seen"
Who are your" asked. "Is Cap.
tain Fox there?"
"Yes-here. Fox; the fellow wants
to talk with you"
There was a sound Of movement
without, the murmur of a word or
two spoken in subdued tones; then
Fox's voice raised to carry through
the intervening wood.
Sorry this hapens to be my Job
Wyatt" he said For Miss Har
woods sake | hope you will not at.
tempt to fight; we've got a total force
out here Of over two hundred men"
so see." answered coolly, lin.
Guiding Cowan and my old friend, the
lieutenant. Quite a compliment to
send half regiment after one man"
Our having such force Is largely
accident" he responded somewhat
stifly. But that is neither here nor
there; your escape Is impossible"
Il am not considering escape" and
spoke loud enough to be heard clear.
ly. This is going to be a fight. Cap.
tain Fox-a real fight"
"A fight! What. you alone?"
"Oh. no; there are men enough In
this church to make 1t quite interest.
ing That is why warn you've are
soldiers, not murdereTs."
What, you think that blur will
work."
Captain Fox" broke in Harwood
bluntly. his voice nervously sharp. II
command Troop c, Third Kentucky
cavalry This is no bluff, sir give
you fifteen minutes to withdraw your
men; at the expiration of that time
we open fire"
The surprise, the shock OF this unex
psCted development and threat was
plainly evident hearl Fox step back
from the door and speak earnestly to
someone; Moran swore savagely
What force have your" he roared.
the insane question causing HarwoOd
to laugh outright.
Come and find out" he answered
mockingly. Better go back to the
other end now. sergeant" he added in
lower voice, and gripped my hand
THE ball is about to open. Where is
my lady cousin?"
Il put her on guard over the pris-
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1916-04-28
HOW SUCCESS MAY BE WON
Suggestive Article That May Appeal
to Those Who at Present Occupy
Subordinate Positions.

In the Woman's HON, Companion
appears a practically suggestive ar.
tiCle entitled The Girl With Note
book and Pencil" by Anna Steese
Richardson. In her article, Mrs. Rich
ardson shows how a stenographer can.
by thinking and acting for her EN-.
ployer. advance herself In her bust.
ness career. Following is an extract
from the article:
II have known stenographers who
felt that 1t was beneath their dignity
to see to the busting of their EN-.
ployer's desk; who felt that they did
not need to pay any attention to his
supplies of pins, rubber bands and let.
ter clips; who did not n&Sic6 whether
his pencils were sharM or not, or
whether his ink wells w&e filled. 1t
should be part of every secretarys
work to see that these things are at
tended to; that ink wells. paste pots.
pens, pencils, bIotters-in fact. every
bit of the desk equipment-are In or.
der for use. and that the desk and
all its fittings are absolutely dustless.
Two opportunities are open to the
stenographer; One is a private secre.
taryship. The other is an indepen.
dent business venture. Both are
reached by the same methods-ac.
curacy, efficiency and undivided inter-
est. A good memory helps. but inter-
est and that great gift Of thinking for
and with your employer counts the
most. Lastly and just as important
as anything else. remember to keep
absolute silence, both In the Office
and out of 1t, on all subjects relating
to your employers business"
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1916-04-28

Basing his calculation upon the
data which were procured when the
IA made a descent at Luneyille,
France, in 1913, Aeronautics estimates
that tn 6 maximum capacity of the
modern Zeppelin for carrying high ex-
ploSives is about IL tons, and that
they cannot possibly carry the five
tons which have been claimed for
these ships Of the air.
The same authority estimates that
in crossing the 900 miles from the
German base to the English coast q
ton and half Of fuel is consumed,
and that if ton and a half OF explo.
SiYe IS carried a static state of eQulib.
ruin will have been attained by the
time the coast is reached. the lifting
power thereafter being dependent
upon the lifting planes. Explosive
bombs carried by the Zeppelin weigh
1855 pounds and the inccndiary bombs
about twenty pounds EACH
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1916-04-28
Blow for tuberculosis.

Within ten years medical science
will probably have succeeded in all
but eliminating tuberculosis from vi.
tai statistics. This is the prediction
OF DR.. Jefferson D. Gibson. president
of the American Association on Gin.
zeal Research, in an address in PhiIa.
delphia. He said that recent disCOv.
cries by which the presence Of tuher.
culosis tendencies can be detected
even before the germs appear in the
sputum, together With later ana
higher development of the X.ray. will
In q short time remove tuberculosis
from the list of ordinarily fatal dis
eases.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1916-04-28
CHAPTER XIV.
We Drive Them.

III
,,.' a' S'lent enough wlthln-not a
'.aen', not a sound. Outside there
Seiy any more noise audible
~, 'a''Onal paving of a horse. a
,..' 'uuu OF feet where some Insap.
n y, were being hurried into posi-.
\, u" =, now and then an Indistlnc,
rs,., ine caution shown. the force
~" osn.' about the church. surprised
Is ICY 10 such effort would he
\, merely ,sl, because of a vague sps.
|ssD n ..,,,i = man and girl might be
FL "l'nln' The leaders all knew
s sas not likely to surrender with.
, osl,' and that ! was armed. We,
|ss ,oala hardly account for such ri,
sns, = :, O !, 'hey really had a faint
4 n. " Tue truth--that they real
|alpr , pOaslollity Of a Confederate
/, ~ party in the neighborboo rig
|ss I ~. 'aot Harwoods picket, and
+ s r,n to be a southern caya I,I
Ia, soa., .ue uniform he wore. This
|g eS, .vuas tor the disI ay of force
to- ' sa they invested the church yrcS
| s.o demanding admission No 5op h
| r @'.,. log walls looked formidable dafIs
tssy '' ,..n In the moonlight. But,
|sIS =, really suspected a garrison Doy,
sr5ss way ", should their line be thus
| Vis ,s. within easy musket shot Of
"a, NJ. ,S !, The conclusion | arrived
or,, ,l y !. Fox made this open dis r19V
+ az y y the hope OF avoiding 'l bponG.
In =, e! desired to capture instead stead
tssi 1 W.. wished above all else to
i slo aorsen from danger. # We
sIs ,s.S within the church, escape
y IMPOSSIBLE. and the prob.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1916-04-28
Unusual Celebrity.

A lady who had Just received an In
teresting bit Of news said to her little
daughter:
Marjorie, dear, auntie has a new
baby, and now mamma is the baby's
aunt, papa is the baby's uncle, and you
are her little cousin"
We'll" said Marjorie, wonderingly,
wasn't that arranged quick ?"-Bos,
ton Transcript.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1916-04-28
Poor Percy.

AT. dance Percival Claude was pre-
sented to a beautiful young girl from
an adjoining town, and during the eve.
ming It was his great happiness to
lead her out among the PAPER mache
palms for ice cream and angel cake.
And so" said the girl, In response
to Percival's story of his life, you
have never married."
NO" answered PercivaI, Il shall
never marry until meet a woman
who is my direct opposite"
THAT should not be hard" returned
the pretty one with a faint smile.
There are bright, intelligent girls In
every part of the town"
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1916-04-28
Oozing blood on the front Of his shirt

oozing blood on the front Of his shirt
"You are wounded?" | exclaimed.
Nothing to worry over" he re.
piled easily, his eyes laughing, "a
mere touch In the shoulder. which.
however, has put my left arm cut Of
commission. All! fair cousn!" and
ne held up his hand in sudden greet
Ing, I'VE who are about to die salute
you"
DO not say that" she pleaded
Surely the victory is ours"
"Ay! we win the first round, but It
has cost heavily. doubt If we have
such luck again. What loss have you
Wyatt?"
Two wounded and one killed" l
answered sOberly. I'VE had Cowan's
guerrillas to meet out there"
Eyes, | know; the lnfantrymen
stormed the front and the troopers
peppered the side windows Wharton
has three down while they got five
OF my lads. The front doors are
fairly riddIed They'll consolidate
next time, trust TO the weight of mum.
bers, and break through. They respect
us now, but we haven't licked the
fight out of them by long chalk. I'm
going to take three of your men"
He whisDnrpd word IN her. some
goodnatprpd nleosantrv thoreht "a
he bowed over nor hand 10 thouOh
thov nortod in gov rorIor. than
turncd Iapphirq awov and n,ctod his
nassapa down tho oie,o e,ondar
dobonair 6,uro r,bistr;ra coo o,mr
time etorod oftor hin, scoroory ohio
- oor,nrohona .,,, n,naniri,od .ooL
Iossnocs vbon bo stonnad c,ddorIv
ord foood oLon.
no ,vhot ror oor t,r rorr ,,o.na
Cd Wvott" bo coIIod hooL rio v,ioo
Instantly eorIors "ord Loo, r,y rair
cousin o,t ~ ,ho rrol,"
g., Co. en- =. -,,,,
bo wsn, fornord ,ba .,am .a 49,
oslod Co., sron, v,hon,aa anJ O,IIo
all dissnnaorina Within tho hIonEnoo,
10 tho no,tihrIo Ioorin0 ono n,oa
alone nostod Of eacb onon;ng hod
the others of nv small comuanv hear
tho two wounded mon ~ rho farther
corner making them as comfortahIa
as nossihle The dead man woo laid
ont on one of the benchas and tban
the three selected for that dutv were
sent to ioin the lieutenant. This de.
pletion of force left me a window to
defend alone against the second at.
tack, the opening to the left of the
pulpit, next to the corner in which lay
the wounded men and the prisoner.
AS crossed the platform and took
my place, NOreen arose from beside
one of the bodies and her hands
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1916-04-28
,g,o7ER xxrv-contInusd.

CHAP EH ~ N0''''''1SS
Is
a, came to the platform and felt
:. " voy up the steps 1t was darker
v. we vet my eyes, accustomed to the
I,., r caught glimpse Of crouchins
.,r ', beyond the pulpit Outside
Ys.,dlrg some distance away, keIIy's
,s,,o penetrating voice shouted an
~, accompanied by an oath. One
1,ss gneeIius figures rose slowly un.
u his eyes were even with the win
sg SILL ~
..,r,b TO reach their ears. II am a
'.resaal IN the Stanton horse artII.
.,v Your lieutenant has Just as.
| rImed me to take command at this
nd d the church. How many are
here Of you?"
"Ter SIR" answered the one near.
.a after a pause, turning his heal
| EB,hty Three at each window. and
kar at the door"
you have a prisoner I understand /"
Ne rave a mulIlCd sound, as though
aaeng an incipieut laugh.
Nuthin ter worry bout; he's lynn
bier thar in the corner with Jack
| gdd aguardin' of him. | reckon tho
cs likes prayin' better ner fghtin
u day o Their week"
an right" dropped my voice to
Whisper "Noreen, 1t will give US
hu aFa fighting man II you will keep
In eye on Nichols, and we'll Geed
| hsn ALL shall be less a coward u
believe you out Of danger"
"A coward-you! Yes, of course, !
EDl 60"
stepped across the platform, hold
| BE- Der arm
Cold, The lady will watch the prls.
bfg, you Join the others at the door
He moved of, evidently glad enough
| b be relieved, and ! stood erect where
could gaze out through the nearby
window into the moonlight night With.
| but ! had a moment in which 10
hnk to gather my scattered wits to.
gslhef, to face the situation. Behind
be the tramp OF approaching horse.
ben sounded along the pike, the grufr
isas Of an occasional voice, the cIeng
h requirements Then this noise
ceased, as the head OF the cavalry cot.
ono came up to where COwan and his
ben waited. ] could barely make out
he nurmur Of voices in explanation
nsHed BY the sound Of approaching
sheelS Simplifying the slower advance
| b he guarded wagons | heard no
orders given, yet the moonlight re.
vailed more numerous figures in the
he stretching across the open space.
Thars sojers out thar now. sir"
shspered the man next the window.
iRnng bis gun nervously. "a slew
en- Do yer know how many they
m"
UnIy to guess at it-a couple Of
lidred altogether, should say
Agh to make It interesting"
saned forward, attracted by the
Ihl Of two figures standing together
lae iuIl CLEAN Of the moon-Cowan
raymond. So they we're to com. !
no The rear attack, while Fox and |
ln'antryman remained out 10
nave you counted the fellows out !
Ags'" asked.
e0a' nIty' near as ! kin make out:
wv moVin' round some, an the
81 q damned bad"
laen lAe main body is still in front.
HaI Is where the fight will likely |
~ Pass the word no firing until
Get the order"
"spped back, whispering a word
w. as'een as J passed, and took place
,, n.y. 'ne pulpit. where | could see
tanSDlre. was "OOu'
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1916-04-28

II you are not up and doing you will
soon be down and done.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-05-18
NOTICE.

Scoutmasters' meeting, Satur-
day, May 20, 1916. The annual
rally will be the subject of dis
cussion.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-05-18
LIVE NEWS OF SCOUT TROOPS
TROOP !.

Troop has just completed the re-
pairs to the roof Of the scout hall. II
has been a difficult job and took four
Saturday afternoons.
Indians" Schultz and Stanley have
done their share and when they are
entitled to hang up their shields as
Scouts will have their good turn duly
recorded thereon.
After work on Saturday the troop
adjourned to the cove waters of Ala
koke pool and had some exciting relay
races. There are some good swim
mers In the troop. Scouts Samson
and Ewing have made their seven-mile
bike first class test No. a., and as
soon as they have handed in their
notes will be passed in this require
ment
Scouts Klebahn and Singlehurst
who Joined but two months ago, have
passed nearly all their second-class re.
quirements.
Leader vetlesen is taking advantage
OF the meetings Of the Leaders Assoc
citation and has been appointed on the
constitution and bylaws committee.