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The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-04-17
RESTORE DROWNED, is CLAIM
Johns Hopkins Doctors Have Life Civ
ing Serum, II Is Said.

Baltimore, April 17.-Some time ago
physicians at the Johns Hopkins hos
pital investigated machine to restore
to life those apparently dead from
drowning. The machine proved sue
cessful on animals that could be put
under treatment Immediately after the
accident
With the idea of restoring life some
time after the accident the physicians
began to search for the desired serum
This has been found. 1t has been
tried on animals In the laboratories
and In a number of cases has proved
successful
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-04-17
Proposes Arms Embargo.

Washington, April 17.-Representa-
a resolution prohibiting shipment of
arms and munitions of war into Mex
ico. 1t was not discussed and Mr..
Rodenberg later issued a statement
criticising the Wilson administration
and saying that General Carranza had
given abundant evidence "of his
treacherous character"
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-04-17
COAL MINERS GET INCREASE
Pennsylvania Operators Add $500,
GOO a Year 70 PaYroIIs.

Philadelphia, April 17.-Granting in
creases in wages, which it is estimated
will total s3,500000 year, the
check-off clause for both miners and
laborers and other concessions, the
bituminous coal operators of Central
Pennsylvania signed a new two-yeal
agreement with officials of the United
Mine Workers of America.
Fifty thousand miners are affected
by the new scale, which is said to cal
for the highest wages ever paid In
this district
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-04-17
Maritime Unions Ask More Pay.

San Francisco, April 17-Three or
ganizations of maritime workers have
presented to the Ship Owners asso-
for increased wages and improved
working conditions and an answer to
the demands is requested by May /.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-04-17

Washington, April 17-To strength
further the senate, 33 to %, amended
the army reorganization bill to re-
quire guardsmen to take an oath to
obey the orders of the president as
we'll as the governor of their state
The amendment was presented by
Senator Wadsworth, who said It origi.
mated in the national guard.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-04-17
SECOND BATTLE
At PARRAL, MEX.
War Department Has UrcOn-
firmed Report.
NO NEWS FROM PERSHING

General Funston TeIegraphs Washing
ton That Commander Of Army of
Invasion Has Not Been Heard From
for Several Days.
Washington. April 17.-State de-
partment dispatches from FL Paso re-
fer to unconhrmed reports Of a second
fight with American troops at Parral.
General Funston telegraphed the
war department that he has not heard
from General Pershing for three days
Secretary Baker said that General
Funston is urging General Pershing
to rush u report on the Parral Incl
dent.
General Funston's message was TAX
EN- to indicate that the silence of Gen
eral Pershing probably was due to in
ability to get information rather than
to interruption Of communication. Gen
eral Funston has been in communica-
tion with other authorities in close
touch with the advance expedition, but
has asked General Pershing to report
oftener if possible, to keep the war
department advised.
Eliseo Arredondo, General Carran-
Za's ambassador here said he has no
further information of the fighting at
Parral, nor of reports Of a later clash,
and has been advised of no develop
ments in General Carranza's proposal
for the withdrawal of American
troops
Capital Welcomes Carranza.
Dispatches to the Carranza embas-
sy said the arrival of the general and
his party in Mexico City was accom-
panied by a popular demonstration.
A battle at Cuernayaca, the Zapata
stronghold was reported imminent.
The advance guard of the Carranza
forces was said to be In plain sight
OF the fortress
State department officials are pre-
pared to set in motion diplomatic ma
chinery for discussion with General
Carranza of his proposal for the with
drawal of the American troops from
Mexico. While the negotiations are
under way the hunt for Francisco VII
In will continue.
Secretary Lansing has given no in.
dication as to when a reply to the
Carranza note proposing the with
drawal of the troops might be sent.
Several days may elapse before such
communication can be completed.
The secretary is known to have many
details to consider
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-04-17
DULUTH DRYS FILE PETITION
Speakers From All Over West VIII
Be imported.

Duluth, April 17-With the filing
of an initiative ordinance calling for
city by July l, 1917, II is considered
certain that a wet and dry" election
will be called by the city commission
ers.
The dry petition has total OF 5,179
signatures.
Leaders in the dry contest announc.
ed that speakers will be brought here
from all parts of the West
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-04-17

toons OF Him, but OHicialdom Views
Situation More Seriously.
London, April 17-The correspond
ent at The Hague of the Exchange
Telegraph company forwards the fol
lowing:
Considerable perturbation has been
caused at the Berlin foreign office by
news received by wireless of Ameri-
can dissatisfaction with the recent
German note.
THE chancellor had several confer
ences with the American ambassador,
and also discussed possibilities with
Count Won Burian, Hungarian
foreign minister, who now is in Ber-
lin. Lengthy instructions were sent
to Ambassador Won Bernstorff at
Washington.
German ofFcialdom now seems will
ing to strain every nerve to avoid a
rupture with the United Sattes, while
the press continues in a most flamboy-
ant way to give advice to President
Wilson, publishing various articles
and cartoons of the president"
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-04-17
Standard OIL Raises Wages.

Chicago, April 1.-THE Standard
Oil company has given a voluntary in
crease of 10 per cent in wages to 3,50s
employees at Whiting, Ind, it was an
nounced 1t is also announced that
in some departments larger increases
have been granted.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-04-17
NEW MONTANA FIELD Is
BIG OIL PRODUCER.

!. Billings, Mont, April IT,
!. Great activity Is noted in the
: Elk Basin oil fields, fifty miles
: south of Billings, near the Wyo-
: ming line. The first well was
: struck last September and six
!. teen wells are now producing.
!. The oil is reached at depth OF
: about 500 feet and as a rule
|. is of very high grade, yielding
!. about 30 per cent of gasoline.
!.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-04-17
MISSIONARIES IN i
PERSIA ARE SLAIN I.
Two Former Wisconsin Stu
dents Murdered.
ONE IS BURNED AT STAKE

DR.. Joseph Shimoon Refused to Ac.
knowledge Islam and Is Tortured and
Beheaded-Rev. George zoeckler,
Former Athlete, Also Victim.
Waukesha, Wis, April 17.-Rev.
George Zoechler, former star athlete of
Carroll college, a native of Chicago.
has been murdered by Turks in Per
sia, where he was with fugitive Ar
menians. He graduated In 1906, after
a college career in which he was we'll
known broad jumper and hurdler. and
went abroad. He married an Ameri
can missionary in Persia. 1t Is not
known whether she also was mur
dered
Philadelphia, April 17.-Reports of
the burning at the stake and the be.
heading of DR.. Joseph Shimoon, a
former Philadelphian and for years a
resident OF Wisconsin, have been re.
ceived from Persian authorities DR.
Shimoon, who was a member of the
1903 class of the Jefferson Medical col
lege of this city, for several years had
been acting as a medical missionary
in Persia.
From time to time his classmates
here have received word from him in
which he indicated that his work in
Persia was progressing nicely. The
official news of his death was a shock
to hundreds of his friends. For years
he had taken an active interest i'm the
doings of the Episcopal church In or.
der that he might be prepared for his
missionary work.
The report shows that DR.. Shimoon
was seized at Urmi, Persia, by Turks
who tried to compel him to acknowl.
edge Islam. Upon his refusal he was
burned at the stake and beheodcd.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-04-17
BERLIN WOULD
AVOID RUPTURE
Chancellor Has Several Con-
ferenCeS With Gerard.
PRESS MOST FLAMBOYANT

German Newspapers Give Advise to
President Wilson and Publish Car
toons of Him, but OticaIdom Views
Situation More Seriously.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-04-17

General Funston Teegraphs Washing
ton That Commander of Army of
Invasion Has Not Been Heard From
for Several Days.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1916-02-03

To discover the fairest thing in
mortal eyes 1t Is only necessary to
stroll up the avenue or boulevard on
a bright winters day. II there is any
thing fairer than the little girl,
dressed out for the promenade. in her
midwinter flnery. 1t remains undiscov'
cred by beauty-loving world. Next
to her, the eye Of mankind is delighted
by the sturdy boy who is so much OF
small man in his topcoat. hat, gloves
and cane, that are miniatures of those
worn by the grown-up world.
The little girl of five years. and the
boy Of four, shown in the picture
above, are correctly and beautifully
dressed. 1t Is a satisfaction to con
slider that this result of good judg
ment requires little money, and thai
even the children of millionaires can
not be more comfortably or more at
tractively clothed.
The girl Is all in white. with &
coat made Of white chinchilla. 1t Is
cut on plain, ample lines, hanging
straight except for little flare in thu
plated skirt The collar, cuffs. anC
border at the bottom are of white fur
and there is a muff to match. Thes,
might be of white fox, but seldom
are. The long-haired "bunny"-tht
hare-contributes pelt that masquer
AIDES as many other furs, with amaz
ing cleverness 1t is used for making
children's fur sets and Is pretty ant
inexpensive.
The bonnet is made Of white creep
georgette and is trimmed with white
satin ribbon and small pink chiffol
roses. 1t has ties of the white ribbon
This bit of headwear is the one item
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1916-02-03
THE NEWEST REMEDY FOR
BACKACHE, RHEUMATISM AND DROPSY

eaten, and even from some vegetables.
The poor kidneys get tired and back
ache begins. This Is a good time to
take "Anuric." the new discovery OF
DR.. Pierce for Kidney trouble and Back
ache. Neglected kidney trouble 10
responsible for many deaths, and In
surance Company examining doctors
always test the water OF an applicant
before a policy will be issued. Have
you ever set aside bottle OF water
for twenty-four hours? A heavy sedi-
ment or settling sometimes indicates
kidney trouble. If you wish to know
your condition send sample Of your
water to DR.. Pierce's lnvalids' Hotel,
Buffalo, N. Y, and describe symptoms.
1t will be examined without any ex-
pense to you, and DR.. Pierce or his
medical staff will inform you truthfully.
Anuric is now for sale by dealers. in
SOC pck'gs.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1916-02-03
Taffeta Dance Froek.

An enchanting dance frock for youth
is OF Natter blue pussy willow taf-
feta trimmed with garlands Of pink
roses. The high, draped girdle. form
ing the bodice, rises high over soft
little draped yoke of white tullo with
babyish short sleeves, ruffle-trilnmed.
Pink roses trail over the shoulders Of
this little yoke and hold up the high
draped bodice, under which is the
usual lightly boned foundation which
insures slenderness of waistline. The
full skirt has two founces. each feath.
erboned at the hem to make it flare
excessively. Pink roses are eewed to
the top of the upper flounce where to
join the skirt.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1916-02-03

Kidney, Bladder and Uric Acid trou-
bles bring misery to many. When
the kidneys are weak or diseased.
these natural filters do not cleanse
the blood sufficiently, and the poisons
are carried to all parts Of the body.
There follow depression, aches and
pains, heaviness, drowsiness. irrita-
bility, headaches, chilliness and rheu-
matism. In some people there are sharp
pains in the back and loins, distressing
bladder disorders and sometimes obsti-
nate dropsy. The uric acid sometimes
forms into gravel or kidney stones.
When the uric acid affects the muscles
and joints it causes lumbago, rheuma-
tism. govt or sciatica. This is the time
to send DR.. Pierce, Invalids' Hotel,
Buffalo, N. Y, 10c for large trial pack
age of "Anuric."
During digestion uric acid is alb
sorbed into the system from meat
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1916-02-03

With midwinter just past and spring
only a promise, she who needs to buy
a new hat must first put on her think
ing cap. Subject to her choice are
the demi-season and tourists hats that
are presented at this time, and they in
clude hats of satin or faille or velvet
or straw or any OF these fabrics COM
bined with straw, and. along with
these, hats of crepe or leather or tulle
Nearly all of them carry more or
less evident message Of springtime
in their makeup. But among even
these are hats adapted to present wear
where the snow flies.
Two lovely demi-season hats are
shown in the picture above. AT the
left the hat of taupe-colored satin has
a crown which displays great modera'
ton in height compared to the mod
ish small hats already shown for
spring. 1t has a Quandrangular brim
with graceful upward curves. and the
satin is put on the frame in plaits. ex-
cepting the top crown, where 1t Is
plain.
A wreath made up Of small leaves,
black berries and little deep pink but
ton chrysanthemums lies about the
edge OF the soft top crown. At the
front and back bow Of narrow faille
ribbon, in natter blue. is posed. This
pink and blue combination Is a con
spicuous touch in spring millinery. but
It is overborne In this instance by
che dark color Of the foliage and Der
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1916-02-03
THICK, GLOSSY HAIR
FREE FROM D.ANDRUFF
Girls! Beauty Your Hair! Make Il
Soft, Fluffy and Luxuriant-Try
the Moist Cloth.

Try as you will, after an application
of Danderine, you cannot find single
trace of dandruff or falling hair and
your scalp will not itch. but what will
please you most, will be after few
weeks use, when you see new hair,
fine and downy at tlrst-yes-but real
ly new hair-growing all over the
scalp.
A little Danderine Immediately dou-
bles the beauty of your hair. No differ
ence how dull faded. brittle and
scraggy, just moisten a cloth with
Danderine and carefully draw it
through your hair, taking one small
strand at a time. The effect is i'm
mediate and amazing-your hair will
be light, fluffy and wavy. and have an
appearance of abundance; an incom-
parable luster softness and luxuri-
ance, the beauty and simmer of true
hair health.
Get a 25 cent bottle of Knowlton s
Danderine from any store and prove
that your hair is as pretty and soft
as any-that it has been neglected or
injured by careless treatment-that's
all. Adv.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1916-02-03

that is liable to be extravaganza in
price. as much fine handwork cones
into its construction. But bonnets
just as pretty are not too difficult fol
the home miiIiner and when the cost
OF workmanship Is eliminated the
most elaborate ones are within reach
Of the average mother
Long ribbed stockings, lined will
black, and black -and-white shoes fin
ish the toilette of the little maid
whose face is like a blossom in thu
snow.
The boy wears dark tan coat with
patch pockets, brown velour htt
and brown gloves. His suit is OF
linen with knickerbockers and Rus
sian blouse In mis- ribbed hose ano
white buttoned shoes he comedies him
self to be not yet arrived at mans
estate.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1916-02-03
'CASCARETS" FOR
LIVER, BOWELS
For sick headache, bad breath,
Sour Stomach and
constipation.
Get a 10.cent box now.

No odds how bad your liver, stomach
or bowels; how much your head
aches, how miserable and uncomfort-
able you are from constipation indiges-
ton, biliousness and sluggish bowels
you always get the desired results
with Cascarets.
Don't let your stomach. liver and
bowels make you miserable. Take
Cascarets tonight; put an end to the
headache, biliousness, dizziness. nerv-
BUSINESS, sick, sour, gassy stomach,
backache and all other distress;
cleanse your inside organs of all the
bile, gases and constipated matter
which is producing the misery.
A 1O-cent box means health, happi-
ness and clear head for months.
No more days of gloom and distress
il you will take a Cascaret now and
then. All stores sell Cascarets. Don't
forget the children-their little in
sides need cleansing. too. Adv.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1916-02-03

Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound and told my husband about it. /
said Il know nothing will help me but l
will try this l found myself improv-
ing from the very first bottle, and in two
weeks time was able TO sit down and
eat hearty breakfast with my hus-
band, which | had not done for two years.
/ am now in the best of health and
did not have the operation. - Mrs.
JOHN A. KoENIG, 502 Flushing Avenue,
Astoria, N. Y.
Every one breads the surgeons knife
and the operating table. Sometimes
nothing else will do; but many times
doctors say they are necessary when
they are not. Letter after letter comes
to the Pinkham Laboratory, telling how
operations were advised and were not
performed; or, if performed, did no good,
but Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
popndwas used and good health followed
If you want advice write to
Lydia Il. Pinkham Medicine Co.
(cOnfidentiaD, Lynn, Mass.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1916-02-03
G.A1 Xn7zaA
/~'~ O'>"" 7
Attractive Blotters.

Guest.room blotters are covered
with stiff chintz covers. the blotter
leaves inside being held in place by
narrow satin ribbons. The chintz IL
the same as that used in the hangings
of the room. On the outside cover oil
the blotter a picture. clipped from q
magazine or Sunday paper. Is pasted
and then the entire cover 10 shell
lacked. These blotters are very handy
for guest-room use and may be re
newed cheaply and often enough u
keep them fresh and inviting Il. =
pearance.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1916-02-03

ries Altogether this is hat in which
its wearer will be willing to meet
almost any kind of weather.
At the right wider-brimmed hat
dares to herald the expected spring
with brim covered with a luStrous
dark-brown straw. and to smile 1t win
ter with crown of coral-pink faille
silk Applied to the crown are made
flowers and leaves and stems df silk
very rich and substantial looking. Al
together. this hat will meet the wealth
err gracefully. come what will, and is
a good choice for the tourist, or any
one else.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1916-02-03
RECIPE FOR GRAY HAIR.

To half pint OF water ada OF Bay Rum, a
small box Of Barbo Compound, and OF OF
glycerine Apply to the hair twice week
until it becomes the desired shade Amy drug
gist can put this up or YOU can mix 1t at
home at very little cost 1t will gradually
darken streaked fnded gray hair. and re.
moves dandrufl. 1t is excellent for falling
hair and will make harsh hair soft and glossy.
1t will not color the scalp, is not sticky OF
greasy, and does not rub OiI.-Adv
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1916-02-03

IMITATION is SINcEREST FLATTERY
but like counterfeit money the imita-
ton has not the worth of the original.
Insist on La Creole" Hair Dressing
it's the original. Darkens your hair In
the natural way, but contains no dye.
Price $1.00.-Adv.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1916-02-03
" some people knew how little they
knew they would probably talk less.
WHY SUFFER SKIN TROUBLES
When a Postcard Will Bring Free
Samples Of Cuticura?

Which give quick relief for all itch.
ing, burning, disfiguring skin troubles.
Battle with the Cuticura Soap and hot
water. Dry and apply Cuticura Oint-
ment to the affected part. They stop
itching instantly and point to speedy
healment often when all else fails.
Free sample each by mail with Book.
Address postcard, Cuticura, Dept. l.,
Boston. Sold everywhere.-Adv."
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1916-02-03
THOUSANDS HAVE KIDNEY
TROUBLE AND DON'T KNOW IT

Weak and unhealthy kidneys cause so
much sickness and suffering and when
through neglect or other causes. kidney
trouble Is permitted to continue. serious
results may be expected.
Your other ORGANS may need attention
but your kidneys should have attention
hrSt because their work is most important.
If you feel that your kidneys are the
cause Of your sickness or run down con-
ditiOn commence taking DIR. kilmer's
Swsmp-R DOT. the Great kidney. liver and
bladder remedy. because II IL proves to be
the remedy you need and your kidneys
begin to improve they will help all the
other ORGANS to health.
PreValeney Of Kidney Disease.
Most people do not realize the alarm
ing increase and remarkable prevalency
of kidney disease. While kidney dis
orders are among the most common dis
eases that prevail, they are almost the
last recognized by patients, rOho usually
content themselves with doetoring tA'
effects, while the original disease con
Itantly undermines the system.
SPECIAL N0TE-You may obtain "a
ten cents to D. Kilmer g. Co., Bingham
to prove the remarkable merit Of this MI
valuable information, containing many OF
from men and women who say they fount
in kidney, liver and bladder troubles. T
we'll known that our readers are advised t.
kilmor d Co., Binghalnton, N. Y. When
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1916-02-03
PREPAREDNESSl

when Grip is prevalent LAXATIVE BROMO
QUlNINE should be taken, as this combination
OF Quinine with other ingredients destroys
germs. acts as a Tonic and Laxative and thus
keeps the system in condition to Withstand
Gods, Grip and Influenza There is only one
PROMO QUININE." L. w. GROVES sig.
nature on boz. zsc.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1916-02-03
COVETED az ALL

but possessed by few-a beautiful
head of hair. If yours is streaked with
gray, or is harsh and stiff, you can re-
store it to its former beauty and lus-
ter by using La Creole Hair Dress
ing. Price $1.00.-Adv.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1916-02-03

LOnlcS. i was get
ing worse everyday.
1 had chills, my head
would ache, l was
always tired. Icould
not walk straight
because of the pain
in myback and | had
pains in my storn-
ach. / went to q
doctor and lie said |
must go under al
operation, but ] did
not go. / read in
Az L
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1916-02-03

Use Murine after Exposure in Cold,
Cutting Winds and Dust. 1t Restores,
Refreshes and Promotes Eye Health.
Good for all Eyes that Need Care.
Murine Eye. Remedy Co, Chicago,
Sends Eye Book on request.