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The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-09-15
Pulitzer's Family ouarantlned.

Bar Harbor, Me. Sept Is. = Joseph
Pulitzer, Jr. the New York publisher
and his family are quarantined at the
Of infantile paralysis Mr. Pulitzer $
sen Ralph, ten years old, who recently
returned from summer camp In an.
other state. has contracted the disease,
ii was announced.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-09-15
CALIFORNIA FORESTS AFIRE
County Jail Prisoners Released to
Fiuht Blaze.

San Francisco. Sept. 15.-Federal
and state forestry officials are max.
ing every effort to conquer several
forest fires burning over thousands
of acres of timber and farm lands
along the Central California coast
Hundreds of volunteers have been
called on and the prisoners OF a coun-
~ jail were released that they might
aid.
A stand is being made at the begin
ming of the giant redwood forest
against the largest fire in the Santa
Cruz mountains.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-09-15
MOTHER AND CHILD DEAD
Mystery Surrounds Tragedy Near
kelliher, Mimi.

Bemidii, Minn Sept l1-Mrs. viii.
lam Irving and her fve-year-old son
were found dead in their home near
kelliher with bullet holes through
their heads
Although mystery surrounds the
double killing the authorities think
the case is that of murder and sui
eide
search is being conducted by po-
lice for the father of the dead WON
an lie has been living with his
daughter and grandson during the
absence of William Irving, husband,
who has been working in the Dakota
harvest fields.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-09-15
PUBLIC OWNERSHIP INQUIRY
Chicago Will Be Seat of Thorough
Probe of Utilities.

Chicago, Sept. 15.-Chicago will be
the seat of thorough investigation OF
government ownership and control OF
railroads, telegraph lines, express
companies, river and ocean transpor-
tation and other public utilities, be-
ginning Nov. 90, Senator Newlands OF
Nevada announced in an address be-
fore the Chicago chamber of com
merce.
The investigation, Mr.. Newlands
said, will be conducted by the Joint
subcommittee composed of the inter
state commerce committee of the
house and senate, of which Newlands
Is chairman.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-09-15

New York, Sept. ia record ad-
vance of General Motors to $500 a
share was accompanied by reports
on Wall street of giant automobile
merger. Several other motor shares
made advances, in some instances as
much as IS a share. The Wall street
rumors evidently are built around a
report that some of the largest motor
interests have held conferences re-
Gently.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-09-15
100 SITES FOR ARMOR PLANT
Keenest Competition Shown in Hear
ing by Navy Department

Washington, Sept. Is. - Offers OF
sites for the projected s11 900 900 gov
ernment armor plate plant were made
to the navy department at hearings
here by more than 100 cities and rural
localities in the Middle West and East.
Naval officers expressed the opinion
that the government would begin con
struction of its own establishment
when a satisfactory site had been Sc
lected
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-09-15
Polndext.r Is Nominated.

Seattle. Sept 15.-United States
Senator Miles PoindeXter, who was
elected as a Republican six years ago
and who joined the Progressive party
four years ago, was renominated as
the Republican candidate for senator
in primary election by a plurality es-
timated at 1000
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-09-15

Milwaukee, Sept 10 With Milwau-
kee county returns unofficial and Polk
county still missing a canvass of the
primary election vote shows that 170..
654 baile'e were cast for the Repub-
lican ticket Senator la Follette's s
ma .er'ty is ~ -96 and +. L. Philips
plurality Tor governor is 36,324
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-09-15
More Guards to the Border.

Washington, Sept 15.-The Tennes-
see national guard, encamped at Nash
vile, was ordered to the Mexican bor-
der by the war department Tennes.
see has mobilized two regiments OF
infantry, troop of cavalry, an am.
bulancs company and Z nsld hospital.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-09-15
One Dead After FIGHT.

jamestown. y. D.. Sept 15.-Albert
Mameba, an Eldridge farmer, is await
ing trial on charge of first degree
murder as a result of the death of
Andrew Sonek. a neighbor, following
a fight over the ownership of a wagon
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-09-15
Mexican Envoy Mistreated.

Berlin, Sept l5.-Dr. Krum Keller,
Mexican diplomat, sent by Carranza to
Switzerland as special envoy, com
plains bitterly OF his Imprisonment at
Kirkwall and Ill treatment by the Brit
ish, according TO Berne dispatches Civ.
en- out by the semi-official news
agency.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-09-15

: Baltimore, Sept. Is. - Breaking Ell.
lence she had maintained since shoot
ing ]. Leland Kampler in the fashion
able Terrace apartment, Sara Con-
way, nineteen years old, told a story
of her alleged relations with Kempler
and accused him of causing her down
fall. He is In critical condition in
a hOspital
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-09-15

skin or clog the pores. For stiff mus
cles, chronic rheumatism, gout. lum-
bago, sprains and strains ii gives quick
relief Sloans Liniment reduces the
pain and inflammation in insect bites.
bruises, gumps and other minor injuries
to children. Get bottle today at your
druggist, 25 cents.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-09-15

The dull throb of neuralgia is quickly
relieved by Sloans Liniment the uni
versal remedy for pain. Easy to apply;
it quickly penetrates without rubbing
and soothes the sore muscles. Cleaner
and more promptly effective than mussy
plasters or ointment; does not stain the
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-09-15
QUARREL OVER HOG ENDS
IN DEATH OF TWO.

Dallas, Tex, Sept. 15.-Henry
Wright, twenty eight years old,
shot and killed his wife, TWEEN
ty-four years old, at their home
three miles north of Grand Prai-
rie, and then killed himself.
The double tragedy was the re-
suit, officers said, of a quar-
rel over the proceeds from the
sale of a hog.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-09-15
TANK STEAMER FLOODED
WITH OIL.

Norfolk, Va, Sept. 15.-With
oil leaking from five of her
tanks into the bilge; with bilge
valves choked and fires extin-
guished to prevent an explo-
sion, the Norwegian tanker
Keckoria, listing badly, is an
chored off Craney island await
ing orders from her owners.
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Former Senator Seriously III.

Kansas City, Sept. 15.-Major Will
lam Warner, former United States
senator from Missouri, is seriously Ill
ct his home here. He is suffering
from Artsrio sclsrosis.
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FIGURE IN SALARY SCAN.
DIAL SUES FOR DIVORCE.

Chicago, Sept. 15,-Mrs. Page
Waller Eaton. whose disclos-
ures several months ago of al
legged split salary methods in
the city hall involved Mrs. Will
lam Hale Thompson. wife of
the mayor, has sued William ID.
Eaton, magazine editor for di-
vorce. Desertion Is charged
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-09-15
Balkan Campaign Mapped
Out in Conference.
GERMANY WILL SEND HELP
Promises Army of 100000 Men. While
Austria Agrees to Send Force Of
100, ,000-Serbians Continue Their
Pressure Against the BuIuarians.

London, Sept. 15.-late dispatches
through Italy say an offensive cam
paign in the Balkans has been mapped
out at the conference of the central
powers now in progress at German
headquarters. Germany's contribution
to the force being fixed at 100000 and
Austria's at 100000 men
The Macedonian campaign of the
entente forces apparently is not be
ing pressed on the right of the Saloni.
hi position, the British who advanc.
ed across the Struma being reported
TO have withdrawn to the west bank.
The Serbians, however, are continu-
ing their pressure against the Bul
garians along the western end of the
line
The French war office report an.
nounces that the engagement near
Lake Ostrovo is turning in favor OF
the allies and that Bulgarian trenches
and height northwest of Lake Os.
trovo have been captured by Serbians.
Latest reports from both sides ON
the campaign in the Roumanian prov.
ince of Dobrudja show the opposing
forces in contact along virtually the
entire front Apparently a general en.
gagement is impending.
Dmtracopulos Asks Time.
NJ Dimitracopulos has asked King
Constantine to allow him forty-eight
before deciding as to whether he will
undertake the formation of a new
cabinet.
NJ Dimtracopulos is known TO have
declared that his acceptance OF the
premiership will only be made on the
basis that he is given full power to
control the national policy.
The French have paused in their
advance north of Peronne, where they
have driven a total distance of six
miles into the German lines since July
l, when the Somme offensive began
and now are withstanding a series OF
German counter attacks.
Repeated and violent assaults
against the Germans on the Somme
front were repulsed with sanguinary
losses for the allies, the French war
office announced.
Turkish forces have checked the
Roumanian offensive in the Ognott
sector of Turkish Armenia. according
TO Turkish war Office statement.
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Dispatches from Budapest announce
that a compromise has been reached
between Premier TisZa and the lead.
ers Of the opposition. The premier
has consented not to adjourn parlia.
ment before the end OF the month and
the opposition leaders have agreed
not to criticise the military authori.
ties but only the administration and
its foreign policies.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-05-26
Ter aid baby needin' help? Nope,

other aid baby needin' help? Nope,
not today"
Just wait till you're asked before
you refuse. please. Heavens buzzin'
this minute with the wings of aid
babies you amt helped. that's sure!
| came to see about Betty. She and
Harley want to get married and there
isn't reason on this green earth why
you should be so mean as not 10 let
them. Why. Betty's been"
The old mans eyes blazed and he
brought his fist into his palm with a
force that made Miss Hannah jump.
"You KEEP quiet, you meddler. It's
my business and not yours. Betty's
mother married a poor man and had
to keep him when he got sick. and
her, too, and after they both died Il
was the girl. And now she wants to
mary pauper. It'll be the same thing
over again! What do you think am,
an institution for the down and out p
"Bety's made It up to you. She's
worked and made you a good. com.
Portable home. She deserves some.
thing! Besides, Harley Is strong and
isn't asking you to keep him or Betty
either She could still keep house 10,
you II that's what you're afraid Of.
Remember, you are getting old, Sam,
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Master William schin.mel the young
son of Mr.. and Mrs. w. H. Schimmel
Of Alexander Place yesterday enter.
tanned his young friends In honor OF his
seventh birthday anniversary. Juyen.
lie games and plays were enjoyed BY
the guests who included Misses Mar.
Earet Marshall, Margaret Boyer, TIE.
reN RoEetti. Evelyn Riggs. Mary Nc
WI rter, Helen Michael, Ruth Crush,
Mers Joe Anderson, Willis Denham,
SIN. Mills. William Black, Carl Da.
.svissSn. Carl Anderson, Martin New.
kirk. James and Chester Henderson,
MILFORD Moore. Benton Dexter, En-.
NETT Showalter, Jr, Edward McCray.
Mary Bentley Gwynn, Harold Davis
Echimmel.
5 At Country Club
d Mrs. Nina Miller Thin and Miss
Virginia Watson Fleming will enter.
tain at four o'clock ten this afternoon
at the Country club. Invitations were
issued by phone yesterday.
3 ~
To Have Social
1! The Loyal Daughters class Of. the
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-05-26
Action Of WIreless Maven.

Ever since the extension CONNER.
ctal employment OF wireless telegra.
ply, there have been many who be-
lleye that the powerful Hertdan waves
seriously Affect organic life. In fact,
some have even suggested that laws
or regulations should DO enacted to
protect organic life against wireless
waves. With view to determining
the extent and nature Of the radio
waves influence on organic life and
climate. Or. G. Abel.Musgraye asked
several questions on the subject to be
answered by number Of prominent
scientists. The summary of their an.
swers was that wireless waves have
no influence on organic life. nor do
they alter climatic conditions, al.
though It is true that certain electri.
cal stresses are capabls OF accelerat.
ing rainfalls.
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LOCAL soCbA NTs'

Christian Sunday, school taught by
Mira. l.. N. Wetzel, will entertain their
friends at a social tonight at the
church social rooms.
For Brlde.Eieet
The Misses Marvel Phillips an d
Mamie McWhorter entertained at a
china shower last evening at the
home Of the former on Locust avenue,
honoring Miss Coda Sigler, bride.
elect. The event was one Of pretty
appointments and the bride receiy.
ed many beautiful pieces OF china.
The guests included Mesdames Nit.
chell Mills, Jacobs, Misses Fayne Sig.
Ter, Georgia Torrey. Frankie Brand,
Nell Dougan. Olive Davis. Pearl Nor.
ris. Essie Miller. May Yost, ota Reed,
Ruth and Lois Phillips and the hon.
or guest.
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and you can't take your money with
you when you die. Who are you going
to leave 1t to-"
well, not to you anyway" he
snarled as he went into the house.
Miss Hannah went home crestfallen.
She felt that she had only made mat
tiers worse for the two she had been
SO anxious to help. 1.-THE worst OF
Sans meanness is" she reflected.
that he didn't make cent OF It him
self: 1t was merely an accident OF
law that gave him that estate when
there was no will, and never could see
why Brother Tom and hadn't right
to some OF 1t. Well, it's too late to
mend things now. but know what L
do with money il l had It." She sighed.
This isn't gettin' the cleaning done,
Is 1t, sittin' here mourning for those
two lambs? But the look in Betty's
eyes Just upset me so-there must
finish scrubbing those window frames
and get at those boxes"
Harley, having delivered paper to
client, was on his way back to the
office, and Betty, her errand finished,
was on her way home when they met
under a blossomipg peach tree that
spread over the fence Of the Collins
yard. Not only had the young mans
fancy lightly turned to thoughts OF
love, but every thought In his head,
every wish to his heart, was for Bet
ty, and when he saw her in her trim
little blue dress and hat under the
exquisite pink Of the blossoms, such
rapture and longing possessed him
that II was all he could do to keen
from taking her right into his arms
out there on the street.
1t was impossible to pass such a
vision without stopping and whisper.
In world that brought the color fly.
ing to Betty's cheeks. "oh, Harley"
she protested, you know we promised
not to-not to- She faltered and her
eyes filed.
We'll, l was fool to promise any.
thing so impossible, and I'm going
right over and tell him so. This Is a
free country, and guess ! can talk
to whomever l pleased" =
But 1t seemed he was to be spared
the trouble OF trip In order to un.
burden himself to Betty's irate rela.
tive, for the old man. crossing the
street to borrow trowel from the
Watsons looked their way and saw
the lovers talking under the peach
tree. Changing his course, he made
straight In their direction.
Just then Miss Hannah. holding a
yellow, much.creased paper in her
trembling fingers and trying her best
to convince herself that she was not
roaming. happened to look out of the
window and saw exactly what was
happening. Moreover, she OWNED
what further was going to happen as
soon as Cousin Sam reached the
peach tree.
Without hesitating an instant, she
ran downstairs and out of the front
door, still holding the discolored bit
of paper in her hand.
SAINT" she called. Sam, wait a
minute!"
But Sam didn't hear; at least he
did not halt. ~. -
Sam! she called again. And, so
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THE DAILY
SHORT STORY
Miss Hannah's Spring
Cleaning.
Copyright, 1916, by the McClul
s5s- Newsnaner Syndicate.I
BY LOUISE OLIVER.

{, copyright, 1916, by the Mcclure
55f Newspaper syndicate.)
Hannah was cleaning her at
tic. With sleeves rolled up over her
plump elbows, her. hair tucked secure
~ under blue dustcap and her figure
Scomletely hidden by a big apron, she
was revealing In housekeeping. Twice
9R;year she INDUCED, and never was
she happier than when routing imagin.
airy germs and dust from her always
apparently immaculate domicile.
The warm sweet breeze blew In
through the open windows and with It
came the perfume Of apple blossoms.
In fact, one Of the feathery branches
was waving inside a easement and
Miss Hannah had to hold It tenderly
aside with soapy fingers while she
scrubbed the window sill beneath.
z; In her line Of vision directly across
the street. two figures passed ono an.
other, and Miss Hannah, letting tho
apple branch fly back to its place.
{ paused III her scrubbing. To a casual
observe nothing had happened except
Z that young man and young woman
had bowed to each other, but to Miss
Hannah with her sharp eyes and her
knowledge tf things and people, q
j tragedy had occurred. And, knowing
this, she craned her neck just little
TO- get a better view OF a certain house
on the opposite side OF the street.
81 thought so, Sans outside, the
cranky, misery old sinner. Far be 1t
from me to pass Judgment on my fel.
vpS mn In In, kt,nk
some day he'll get his just deserts for
running the lives Of those two children!
It's a shame, that's what it is. They
are SO dead In love with each other
they'll never be mite o good till they
= get married, and there isn't any good
reason why the shouldn't. Harley's
got a right decent position, and II Sam
Martin wasn't as tight as a fiddlestring
he'd give Betty nice, substantial wed.
ding present and say, God bless you,
my .children!"
Miss Hannah wiped her eyes. my
heart, aches for the poor dears. Dear
knows Betty has been an angel to that
old crank Of grandfather. There
isn't another soul this side Of heaven
that would have kept house for him.
ldwouldn't for a million dollars, II he
ls my very own cousin
So worked up was Miss Hannah that
housecleaning had lost Its charms. She
walked the length Of the attic once or
twice, and finally In desperation took
OF her cap and apron and pulled down
her sleeves. Then, descending to the
first floor. she went out and across the
street where the enemy was working
IN "a flower: bed by the porch.
Good morning. Sam!"
ss"oh, it's you, Hannah! Betty's gone
Yes II saw her"-arms akimbo and
eyes fashing-"and that's why came.
want to have o good heart to heart
talk with you. s'pose you leave that
Epading and come and sit down q
Einute lso's you can listen"
1e'n hear. hat Do gQg yant2si:ka.
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running and calling, she reached the
peach tree at the same instant that
Betty's grandfather stepped up and
shook his fist under Harley's nose.
Look here. Sam Martin! she cried
excitedly, found grandfather's last
will up In the old chest, and Tom and
l have right to two.thirds Of your
money. I'm going to give my share
to these two lambs this minute. and
there's going to be wedding at my
house about tomorrow or miss my
guess. There now! You Just step
along back home out of my way, will
you? I've got some things to talk
over with Harley and Betty before
lunch! Hf
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PERSONALS
Miss Elizabeth Murphy has return.
ed from Cameron where she had spent
the last week with friends

Miss Elizabeth Murphy has return.
ed from Cameron where she had spent
the last week with friends
John Deveny, the young son of Mr..
and Mrs. T. A. Deveny, underwent an
operation for appendicitis at Cook hos.
pital last evening. He was resting
comfortably today. Drs. E. W. and
L. d. Howard were the physicians in
attendance.
Miss Bessie Smith left yesterday for
Charleston where she Is the guest of
Miss Jean Kelley.
Mrs. John Robinson and little daugh.
ter, of Grafton. are the guests of rela.
tives in the city.
Bernard Harrison, son OF A. Harri.
son, has returned from Louisville, KY,
where he attends the Kentucky Milf.
tary academy. He also spent a part
of the winter in Florida.
Miss Ethel Holt, who taught in the
New Martinsville high school during
the past year, has arrived home to
spend the summer vacation with her
mother, Mrs. T. T. Holt, on Columbia
street.
Miss Blanche Price left yesterday
for New Straitsville, O.. to spend sew.
eral days with relatives.
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eczema CAN Be CURED
and CURED QUICKLY

Irmo Eczema Remedy will positive.
~ cure any case Of Eczema, no matter
how long standing or how stubborn.
All you have to do is simply apply
It to the external surface. It works
like magic. This remedy has cured
hundreds and 1t will cure you. There
Is no preparation on the market that
will excel 1rmo Eczema Remedy for
Eczema, and skin irritations. See
your druggist today and procure
package Of Irmo Eczema Remedy. II
your dealer does not carry it, mail
81 for package to the Irmo Remedy
Co., Box %, Fairmont. West Virginia.
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q To Have Social
J The Loyal Daughters class of. the
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o. c. Casio Dies

PARKERsBuRGH. W. Va. May 2s.
ID. c. Casio. one Of the best.known
Democratic lawyers of the State, and
member of the law firm of Casio a.
Casio. died here yesterday afternoon
after an illness of several months. He
was also prominent as churchman
and in Masonic circles.
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Sunday School Social.
Attended Commence ment.

Among guests from out Of the city
who attended commencement exer.
Dcises at Cook hospital last evening
were Mrs. Julia Cokeley. of Harris.
vile, Miss Katharine Broderick, Of
Wheeling. Mrs. John Robinson. Of
Grafton, Miss Louise Waters. Of Ter.
ra. Alta. and Miss Bess stemple, of
Oakland. Nd.
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WlIson.leee.

Announcement has been made in
Barrackyille Of the marriage of Miss
Ruth Ice daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Clarence Ice to Charles Wilson son OF
Mr.. and Mrs. e. C. Wilson also Of Bar
rockville which event was solemnized
on Saturday May 20 In Oakland. Nd,
Rev. Howard officiating. Mr.. and Mrs.
Wilson have returned to Barrackyillc
Sunday evening.
~ Sunday School Social.
"a large number Of guests were en-
tertained at the Sunday school social
4 t the First M. e. church.. South. last
3eyening which event was held In honor
OF. members recently received. Music
and readings were features OF the eve.
ming and an interesting history OF the
Sunday school was made by Or. Ches.
.ney, Ramage who was young lad when
the Sunday school organized In 1894
other members of the school who were
4 present at the organization and also
present last night were D. N. Snider.
Mrs. r. A. Watts and Willis Amos.
"a social hour followed the social and
Refreshments were served.
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Announcement has been made in Al.
lance. O., Of the engagement Of Miss
Gladys Fisher. formerly OF this city
to Glenn Hunter, an attorney at law
of ,Morgantown. The marriage will be
an event of the early fall. Miss Fish.
er until a year ago was librarian at the
public library in this city leaving here
to accept a similar position in the Mt.
Union College at Alliance. o. News Of
her approaching marriage will be
learned, with interest by her friends in
Shis city.