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The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-06-12

Calico Rock. Ark.-Cal Branscum or
Cotter. a lineman for the Arkansas
Missouri Telephone company. has ar
rived here loaded down with Indian
arrow heads. which he found on q lit
tie knoll In q small field a mile north
Of this place,
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-06-12
HOME AFTER q YEARS..
kansan, Long Thought Lost at Gee.
Ends HE ROAMING.

Pratt Kan.-Charles NJ. Short, who
has been mourned as dead by his moth
er. Mrs. NJ. A. Annett of st. Joseph,
No.. has been found In this city and Il
alive and well.
Short tells n peculiar story OF a roam
ing life. which he has at last decided 70
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-06-12
rAxEN WITH O

"A few nights ago one of my patrons
had a child taken with Group" writes M.
t. Davis. merchant. Bearsville, w. Va.
About midnight he came to my store
and bought a bottle of Foley's Honey
and Tar Compound. Before morning the
child was entirely recovered" Many
such letters ave been written. Sold
everywhere.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-06-12
PnorxCr SCHOOL CxuDnEx.

Measles. scarlet fever and whooping
cough are prevalent among hoo chill
dren in many cities. A common cold
never should be neglected as 1t weakens
the system so that 1t Is not In condition
to throw off more serious diseases.
Foley's Honey and Tar Is pleasant to
take. acts quickly. contains no opiates.
Sold ev srYwhere.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-06-12

Akron. O.-Sixty deaf mutes are en-
ployed by a tire and rubber manufac.
turing company here. 1t Is the policy
Of this establishment to employ al
deaf mutes who apply for positions
who are strong. willing to work and
who have good eyes. They have prov
ed to be efficient workers and are of.
ten placed In responsible positions.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-06-12
1CxE1GA CURED on NoMxY H.
FUNDED.

This guarantee goes with every box Of
DR.. Hobson's Ecxema Ointment. Makes
no difference whether It's q baby. child
or aged. No matter how long standing
the case the guarantee holds good. Cut
out this strip. go to your druggist. get
q box Of DIR. Hobson's Ecxema Ointment,
use 1t as directed and IL you are not
fully satisfied, the druggist or maker
will refund your money. Try It just
once. you will be happily surprised.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-06-12
LAYS SIX EGGS AT ONE CACKLE


Hooster Acts ~ Cop.
Hartford. Gonna hen and a roost-
er near here have joined the super
chicken" class. In Wellington a White
Leghorn hen celebrated her birthday
by laying six eggs ut one cackle. Aft
er she stopped laying recently an agri-
cultural college student performed an
operation on her. which was more
than successful.
A dangerous blind" bridge ut Boltch
Notch was guarded by a rooster. The
fowl. which is called Speaker by his
owner, Mrs. Minnie Howard, because
OF his parliamentarian qualities, did
traffic cop duty all afternoon. warning
to slow down before cross
Ing the rickety structure.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-06-12

Paris.-In one of the sharpest aerial
battles yet fought the American squad
ron gained further distinction.
Lieutenant Thaw and Corporal Kifin
Rockwell few out at 8 o'clock In the
morning recently and saw a Fokker
and an Avistik close by. Lieutenant
Thaw dived for the Fokker, and Cor
poral Rockwell followed. The Avia-
tik dived for Lieutenant Thaw, but.
catching sight OF Corporal Rockwell's
machine, turned and hurried to safety.
Lieutenant Thaw when fifteen yards
from the Fokker fired. The German
machine fell at almost the first shot.
At $50 on the same morning the
whole American squadron went out
over the German lines, its work being
mainly preventive. to stop Germans
from flying owe to make observations
OF the French lines. The squadron
found itself In the midst OF a
group OF German aeroplanes and a gen.
eral battle followed. Eight distinct
duels were registered during the next
two hours. A bullet hit Corporal
Rockwell's wind shield and exploded,
fragments hitting him around the nose
and mouth but not seriously injuring
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-06-12

Quality-servfee is The Daily
Leaders watchword In news, printing
and advertising. Try us.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-06-12
U.S.. filters ACTIVE
Lieutenant ThaW Wounded After
Thrilling Fight With German.
ALLIES PRAISE AMERICANS.

Gain Further Distinction AZ Result OF
Hot 6~attIe-Thaw Likely to Go on
Legion Of Honor-Corporal Rockwell
Also In Conflict, and His Exploit At
tracts Attention.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-05-30
PROVENCE

Provence, Okla, May 30.-Another
week of sunshiny weather. Berries
are ripening, crops are growing fairly
well and everybody is busy.
Rev. Dixon of Ardmore preached
here Sunday. Rev. Hinton preached
Sunday night.
Prayer meeting was held Thursday
night at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs.
NJ. Volino.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charley Harris enter
tanned the young people Wednesday
night with an ice cream supper.
Several members of the Woodmen
Circle here met with the Ardmore
grove Saturday. All report a
splendid time.
Miss Sue Mayfeld e home from a
pleasant visit to Whitesboro and 9th
er Texas points.
A Mr.. Rhodes from Texas lectured
here Friday night on socialism.
T. r. Butler Of Fox visited Mr.. and
Mrs. Loggans Sunday.
Grandma" Adams has returned
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-05-30
He Could still Reckon.

Mrs. Hugh Reid Griffin. wife of one
Of the directors of the American Am
bulance hospital in Paris, declared that
there is a good bit of humor in the
hospital. and that nothing is more
priceless than a smile. A Scottish
guard, his uniform stiff with blood,
was found unconscious. His uniform
was cut from him and he was laid in
bed. When he opened his eyes his
hand went down to his side. My
pockets gaen," said he, and raised pa
thetic eyes to the nurse. Three francs
wa int" Never mind, she comfort
ed him, "Ill give you another three
trancs-that will be just the same.
The Scotsman shook his head pain
fully. Not at az" he managed to
gasp. Il should ha had six."-Youth's
Companion.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-05-30
SUCCESSOR Of
JUDGE EFUR|NAN
IS APPOINTED
RUTHERFORD BRETT OF COR
DELL APPOINTED TO FILL OUT
UNExPIRED TERM-SUCCESS
TO r. w. DICK.

Oklahoma City, May 30.-Ruther
ford Brett of Cordell was today ap
pointed by Governor Williams to fill
out the uneXpired term of judge in
the criminal court of appeals, made
vacant by the death several weeks
ago of Judge II. NJ. Furman. Since
the beginning of the present state
administration, Judge Brett has been
a member of Division No. 2 of the
supreme court commission. His sue
cessor on the commission has not
been named.
Judge Brett announced a short time
ago that he would be a candidate for
the democratic nomination for justice
of the supreme court from the fifth
district. opposing Justice c. NJ.
Thacker. The appointment will re-
leave the race open to Judge Thacker
without opposition, it is believed.
Justice Thacker was appointed to
succeed the late Justice G.. A. Brown.
Governor Williams will soon an
nounce the appointment of S. L..
Morely of Hartshorne to be warden
of the state penitentiary at McAles-
ter, effective July !, in the place of
r. w. Dick, who has been warden
there since statehood.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-05-30
Artillery in the Bible.

Did you know that several kinds OF
artillery are mentioned in the Bible?
Most of the machinery mentioned in
the Old Testament is a sort of cannon,
Intended for siege. During the reign
Of Uzziah, engines, invented by cum
ming men, were put on the towers and
upon the bulwarks to shoot arrows
and great stones (II Chronicles 26: 15) q.
In his great prophecy, Ezekiel fore
told that battering rams would be set
up against the walls of Jesusalen
Ezekiel Az; 21:22). jeremiah or
iered the children OF Benjamin to
pour out the engine OF shot" against
Jerusalem (Jer. 6:6). Ezekiel also
prophesied that NebuchadnezZar
would pour out the engine OF shot and
would set up engines OF war against
he walls of Jerusalem Ezekiel 26:9.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-05-30
= PERSONALS II
= Il II Il y Il u I; - q q u {, u Il {,

J. A. West Of Pauls Valley was
here today.
NJ. NJ Ilightower of Loco was in
the city today on business.
j. p. Savage of Hartshorne was in
the city today on business.
D. X. Hamilton of RaWa was trans.
acting business here today
]. b. Moore returned home yester-
day evening from a business trip to
Madill.
Miss Julia Anding. who has been
visiting friends ere, returned to her
home at Tulsa today.
Mrs. Eugene #. Harreld is spend
ing the summer with her parents in
Pana, ILL.,, where she Is enjoying
many social courtesies.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-05-30

The Keep-U-Neat Cleaners are in
stalling an up to date dry cleaning
machine, which recently arrived from
the factory. Mr.. Wright, the senior
member of the firm, says that he be-
lieves in preparedness, not only in
equipment, but of the employees, and
that the help shall know something
about everything connected with the
business, but all about some depart
ment. Mr.. Terry, of Galveston, Tex,
is now working with the firm, and
will specialize on hats, ladies dresses,
etc
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-05-30

James II. Tallaferro OF Lone Grove
was in the city today on business.
Mr.. Talaferro stated that oats never
looked better than they do at present
and promise to yield bumper crop
Cotton is also looking well according
TO his statement, and the farmers
generally have good prospects before
them.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-05-30
Attention Odd Fellows.

Regular meeting tonight at s o'clock
in the office room of Spragins x
Lewis, opposite the postoflice Elec-
ton of officers and other business.
A full attendance is requested.
II. II. PARKER, n. G..
GEO. DYER, Secretary.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-05-30

Mr.. and Mrs. A. NJ. Brady received
message from their daughter
Eva. who has bccl. attending the
New England Conservatory of Music
in Boston, that she leaves there today
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-05-30

home from visit to Shamrock, Tex.
Mr.. and Mrs. Briggs and children
spent Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. De-
Arman.'
The little son of Mr.. and Mrs. Bob
Michael is reported quite sick.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-05-30

Last night the citizens residing on
ID street, northwest met and APP
pointed committee consisting OF
M. H. Alexander, l.. r. Marston and
A. H. Cornell to investigate the cost
of different paving materials for the
proposed work on that street. The
committee will report on June 10.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-05-30

for New York City, where she will
spend three days before taking the
boat, via New orleans, for home. She
is expected to arrive here next week.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-05-30

w. A. Sclyidge of Alyarado, Tex,
brother of G. p. Selyidge of this city
returned to his home today. He was
called here by the illness OF his
father, who suffered a stroke of par
alysis last Friday but is reported con
siderably improved today.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-05-30

You will like our new summer fab
RIGS for mems suits. SIT Tailoring
Co., next door to postoflice. 2S-3
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-05-30

The graduating exercises of st
Agnes Academy will be held tomor
row evening at o'clock. The sisters
and graduating class have issued in
yitations to their friends to be pres,
ent on this occasion.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-05-30
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The Odd Fellows meet tonight at
the office rooms of Spragins e Lewis
for the purpose of electing officers.
Mrs. Tate Glenn is able to be up
after serious operation performed
by DR. Best at her home a few weeks
ago.
J. NJ. Sullivan has returned from a
business trip to Washington where he
was in conference with the officials
of the interior department.
All city and county Offices were
closed today and the majority of the
officials could be found at the city
lake or Caddo creek. Turing the iinny
tribe.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-05-30

FOR SALE-Five-passenger touring
car, 1916 model, at a bargain. Run
only 1000 miles. 1t will pay you
to investigate this if considering
buying a car. Address 80, care Ard
mOreite. 3O-tf
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-05-30
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY

WANTED-Dining room girl and
chambermaid. 16 First Ave, S.
e. Phone 500. 30-3
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-05-30

FOR RENT-Three-room house for
light housekeeping, 22O A St, n. E.
Phone 80. c. G. Sims. 30-3
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-05-30

Uncle" George Henry Bruce, city
clerk, presented his friends with a
photo of himself on the 18th ami
versary of his birth. Many men half
his age are not 50 alert as the ef-
icient city clerk.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-05-30

Rent that room with a want ad.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-05-30

WILL CLOSE MY MEAT MAR
KET ON THE FIRST OF JUNE
THIRTY DAYS FOR REPAIRS.
29-4 j. w. DAVIS.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-08-09
COMPANY
TO PAY MEN ON
BORDER DUTY

Notices have been posted In all
telephone buildings in the city noti-
flying employees of the Michigan
State Telephone Co that four
weeks leave OF absence will be
granted any employe who wishes to
attend the military training camp
al Plattsburg Absence from duty
on this account will be without loss
Of pay or prejudice to his advance
ment
This action is in keeping with the
policy laid down by the telephone
company regarding employees who
are members OF the National guard.
An executive order says that EN-.
ployes who were in the service OF
the company on June rs, and were
members OF the National guard or
naval militia. will be allowed full
pay AT the normal rate in effect on
that date during absence In the ser.
vice. not TO exceed three full
months, and the fraction OF the
month in which called into service.
Thereafter, they will receive full
pay al such rate less the amount in
each case paid by the government,
for period Of nine additional
months. A. the end OF that period.
the matter will again he considered
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-08-09

astute. all things considered. hangs
back on this because II doesn't want
TO rough up the big interests and
the shopkeepers and because il has
at present about all the financial
troubles II has cargo room for.
Here is Holland. a small country.
1850 square miles, 100000 popu-
lation. From the first tune on the
war bugle, Aug. /. 1914, to this day
she has been forced to keep at least
one-half OF her army under arms
and doing business on the frontier:
one-h half, and sometimes more.
One half is 100000 men. and the
least they have ever cost Is $50. 900
day. Sometimes they double that.
Resides, there have been. for a
small country, breaking charges
for artillery. munitions. and up.to-
date equipment. Also for navy i'm.
provements and patrols TO keep as
many as possible of Hollands mer.
chant ships ahoat.
Already there have been two big
war loans, and taxes have gone up
steadily amid groans.
To keep the army on foot means
great numbers of men taken from
production, particularly on the
farms.
This tended 10 boost food prices.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-08-09

already going up,
Then Germany was shy OF cattle.
German agents bought great mum.
bers OF Dutch cattle, sometimes even
cleaning out dairy herds The meat
supply began 10 run short and prices
went into the air.
The government now put an EN-
barge on cattle exports to Germany.
II was TOO late. The mis- chief had
been done. and besides, government
couldn't watch the whole frontier
day and night Smugglers did q
rushing business at wonderful
prices.
They and many farmers got rich.
There Is hardly a farmer in eastern
Holland now that does not own an
automobile
Meantime the millstones get heav
Ter, Great Britain objects TO every.
thing that Holland sells TO Germany
and Germany objects TO everything
Holland sells TO Great Britain, ano
back Of each objection is not only
The sign Of the sword but the threat
Of shutting OF Hollands coal supply.
This little country. with many
ships, railroads and factories. pro
duces no coal without coal she
would perish.
Her workers. already on short ra-
lions, read OF enormous dividends
made by lucky corporations. No
wonder they riot
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-08-09
BY CHARLES EDWARD RUSSELL.


THE HAGUE, Holland, July IS
tBy mailD--To be between the mill.
stones is no sweet berth for a man
or nation. Holland has now had
two years OF It and is ready TO
swear she has had enough.
A great nation involved In great
war has troubles without end. but
at least ~ can see course 10 steer
A small nation trying 10 be neutral
and jammed between great warning
nations has never chance 10 sleep
on its mdddening worries.
In way Holland has made
money ont OF the war They say
the nations nominal wealth In two
years has doomed up more than half
billion dollars, But nation can
pay too high for the making of
money. and Holland sees that in
stead of having any kind OLA good
thing Of this she has merely been
stung
Most Of the money has been
made by the great joint stock com
panies-transportation. some kinds
OF manufacturing. snip building
Dividends have been declared that
caused conservative Hollanders to
stare and gasp-60, 10 % per cent,
until it seemed like a dream.
Also many farmers have made
money, many rural shopkeepers and
some smugglers
But the bulk OF the population
being here as everywhere the work
ers. finds It is worse of than ever.
The cost Of living has scared to
dizzy heights, but in most trades
workers are getting no more.
There have been great popular
demonstrations in The Hague and
other cities peaceful. II meaning a
lot. But in Rotterdam and Amster-
dam, there have been alarming
riots, and this is the sign they cant
neglect the statesmen
Hollandcrs don't riot without
strong reasons.
The reason here Is that conditions
are becoming moro than the average
worker can stand.
Some kinds OF meat for instance,
are mp 400 per cent Almost all
kinds have aeroplauod out OF the
reach OF the average workers fam
lily Cereals are up about 80 per
cent, except rice, which is much
higher. Even vegetables. produced
abundantly and 80 easily in Hol.
land, are steadily rising. SO is
cheese
What the rioters demanded and
thousands ~ others want. is that
the government shall take over the
control of the food supply and keep
the poorer people from starving
The government, which is pretty
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-08-09
ANNeTTE Y
kEllE RMAkN
6NeATEST WOMAN
CwitfNER AND 9HR
o. WILLIAM FOX
100000 PIC TORE

good "ducking." in shallow water
at once You will feel much better
and will learn to swim far more
quickly.
DO not try 10 noat Tho frs.
thing 10 do Is TO obtain a broad
canvas belt and have this placed
under you 30 that your body rests
on II and you are perfectly bal
snced Ask some person TO hold the
handles and slowly drag you along
in shallow water 10 where IL is deep
er and where you can use your arms
and legs freely. Tell the person to
add just enough strain on the belt
TO hold your mouth out OF the wa
ter Now 20 through the motions I
taught you. Do not let your feet
down too far; try TO keep them up
near the top OF the water But do
not let them splash out near the top.
Keep them Just under the top OF
the water.
Don't keep your head back TOO
far for that will make your legs
sink. Now your hands must remain
four inches under the water. That
Is on your first forward movement
OF the arms, Try to do this move
ment slowly and gracefully
Your friend must not exert undue
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-08-09
HEALTH BOARD
PUTS ROOKERIES
OUT OF BUSINESS

Continuing It's crusade against un.
cleanliness. the housing committee
OF the health department. through
Inspector McGregor. Tuesday. or
dered several rookeries out OF bus
mess
The so-called Hotel DeGink, No
~ Fort-st. east. has for a long time
been used as a tramps lodging
house, and Il has become so noisome
and unwholesome that even alley
cats sidestep II.
Twenty-Five persons found in the
building were ordered to vacate. and
the old eye-sore will be torn down.
The Ave families found at No. SO
Deauindre-st. were instructed TO
move, and the same order went forth
to the 20 inmates of No 76s Frank
Inst.
Insanitary conditions were also
found to exist al No. 25z Clinton ST
and No. 726 Riopelle-st This move
on order was also given 10 the
dvellers In those places
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-08-09
international Record. holder and Star
Of the William Fox St,ooo.ooo
Film "A Daughter OF the
Gods
Article No. 3.
oy ANNETTE kElLeRMAkN.

SOos.
Before ask you To enter the wa
ter--end We arr now ready DE
sire you 10 become as well acuualni
ed with water a. possible Whether
II In q pool or the seaside n LAKE
q river or pond. does not matter
First OF all. you must not be
afraid OF water. for while II is true
that water ~ a good servant and at
the same time bad master this
doss not apply TO You II you under
stand A.
seifconfdence Is the greatest as.
set you can have
One OF the most important things
TO remember is this You must
never enter the water directly after
eating This has been the unfortu.
nate cause of many deaths by drown.
ing. due TO cramps. Let at least two
hours elapse before entering the
water. otherwise your stomach will
be subject TO too great a strain and
this will cause paralysis OF your
other muscles and result In cramps.
As this Is a very easy matter 10
avoid hope you will not disregard
my warning
When you enter the water give
yourself a good "dousing at once.
Don't enter the water and "dabble'
about with your feet and then wait
until you think you can stand It.
That is wrong for the blood PUSHES
up and may congest
Don't be afraid 20 give yourself
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-08-09

can be rendered quickly If needed,
proceed with your lesson,
The most important thing TO re.
member is. perfection Of movement
for IL you ever wish to become a
good swimmer. you must be able TO
swim with perfect and even
stroke Learn to time your move
ment Your first effort al swimming
any distance should be restricted to
10 or IL feet
But when you swim that 10 or
IL feet, swim 1t we'll and watch your
every movement. for in that lies the
secret OF long distance swimming
Some time | will tell you OF my
experiences and how had 10 start
you will then realize what | mean
when ] ask you to perfect your
movement.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-08-09

Character reading by hats il a
new and Interesting psstime
The girl OF woman who wears her
hat ARMY and sauarely is called the
girl or woman who has determine
tion and ability to do things and
does them.
The girl with a fsbby hat set so
II seems ready to blow on any min
ute II said 10 be Of the butterfly va.
riety. without aim or ambition, Hat
~ . dangerous angle means the
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-08-09

wearer IL liable to be nckle and to
like nattery.
Che with the bonnet tilted back
on her head. according to fans in
charscter-readins by hats, ls prone
TO self-indulgence. Then there is
the secretive kind, hiding her eyes
behind q curtain and pulling her
hat down to her eyebrows.
The girl who IL continually rear
ranging her hat and primping her
hair may have q ntful mind.