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The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-08-10
ROME CELEBRATES
AUSTRIAN DEFEAT

Rome, Aug. 10.-Two million men
are battling hercely along the Isonzo
front in a great struggle centering
about Goritz. that may prove the turn
ing point of the war
With the Goritz bridgehead and sur
rounding heights strongly in Italian
hands Italian troops are pouring
across the river for the assault upon
Goritz itself, singing gayly as they
advance under hot fire, their helmets
decked with flowers
Scores OF great guns already are
pounding the Austrian stronghold.
The battle is spreading along the
IsonZo. In the first two DAYS of the
great offensive more than $4,000 Aus
trian prisoners were captured. The
Austrians resisted with the greatest
stubbornness and suffered frightful
losses.
Rome was swept with a tremendous
wave of enthusiasm as fresh dis
patches from the front brought frag-
mentary details of the fighting around
GoritZ.
The whole city was befagged when
announcement of the capture of the
Goritz bridgehead was made
A huge crowd gathered In Piazzi
Colonna and cheered the army. King
Victor and General Cadorna.
Similar demonstrations occurred in
the theaters and cafes
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-08-10

That the American Federation OF
Labor stands behind the railroad men
in their demands for an eight-hour
day was made plain in a letter ad'
dressed to officials Of the union by
President Compers and made public
here. Mr. Gompers said, in part.
1T is our most earnest hope that
the railroad companies may be Undue.
ed to take a broad minded and hu.
manitarian view of your demand
When the railway companies under
stand the full meaning of the eight
hour day ana realize the advantages
moral and social, that will inevitably
result from its adoption, they cannot
refuse 10 concede to the workers the
boon of the eighthour day and con
cede without IMPOSING on them the
necessity of cessation Of work in or
der to establish your demand
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-08-10
.BRANDEiS NAMED ON
ON MEXICAN BOARD

Washington, Aug. 10-Secretary
Lane of the interior department and
Associate Justice Brandeis of the su-
two of the three American members
of the joint commission which will un-
dertake settlement of Mexican border
difficulties.
be made public later.
Formal announcement that the Unit
ed States and Mexican governments
had reached an agreement for discus
sion of differences by joint commits
sion was made by Acting Secretary
of State Polk.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-08-10
TEACHER SHOOTS DOCTOR
Superior Woman Claims She Was
Mistreated

Superior, Wis, Aug l0.-Firing at
close range Miss Helen Stewart a
teacher, prominently connected, shot
and mortally wounded DR. j. C. Barns
dale. physician. IN his Office.
Three of five bullets from 3S-cali-
Der revolver took effect, one in the
right lung. one in the left and one in
the right shoulder.
Miss Stewart Immediately surren-
dered TO the police.
Miss Stewards story of the shoot.
ing differs widely from that of the
wounded physician She asserts he
mistreated her, while he says she be-
came angered when he refused to
lend her money as he had done sew
eral times during the summer on her
request.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-08-10
HIGHER ETHICAL STANDARD
Minnesota Lawyers Urged to Eimi.
nate Undesirables.

Duluth, Aug. 10.-A higher standard
of professional ethics, abolition of the
SO called ambulance chaser and dis.
barment of the attorney who is fleec-
ing clients whom he Is sworn to pro-
tect, were advocated by speakers at
the Minnesota State Bar association s
annual convention here
President Stiles w Burr of st. Paul
fiayed that class OF attorneys who
ply their trade unmolested while the
whole profession becomes tainted to
the public mind
President Burr urged closer coop
Grafton of the 200 members in "elimi-
mating the causes which are creating
skoptioiau."
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-08-10
SHOULD SLOAN's LINnENT GO
ALONG?

or course IT should For after a
strenuous day when your muscles have
been exercised to the limit an applica-
tion of Sloan's Liniment will take the
soreness and stiffness away and get you
in fine shape for the morrow. You
should also use 1t for a sudden attack
Of toothache stiff neck. backache.
stings, bites and the many accidents
that are incidental to a vacation. I'VE
would as soon leave our baggage as go
on a vacation or camp out without
Sloan's Liniment." Writes one vacac
ZIONIST: I'VE use IL for everything
from cramps to toothache." Put q bot
tie in your bag. be prepared and have
no regrets.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-08-10
FOUR PERSONS ARE KILLED
German Airships Again Raid Coast
of England.

London, Aug. 10.-German airships
the southeast coast of Scotland, ac-
cording TO an official statement issued
by the war office
Three women and a child were kill
ed and fourteen persons injured.
At several places the airships were
engaged by anti-aircraft guns and
driven off from their detectives.
No damage of military Importance
Is reported
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-08-10
GoethaIs Starts for Canal.

Washington, Aug. 10-Major Cen
eral Goethals, governor of the Panama
canal, has left Washington for the
canal zone to prepare his last annual
report and put affairs in shape for
his retirement In December.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-08-10
Threatened Rail Strike Prob
ably Averted.
ROADS REFUSE DEMANDS
Managers Conference Again Turns
Down Request for Eight-Hour Day
and Then Appeals TO United States
Board Of Cancellation.

6oard OF Cancellation.
New York. Aug. 10.-The threaten
ed strike Of the 100000 railway EN-
playes Of the United States was avert.
ed when the railroad brotherhoods ac.
cepted a prolter of the United States
board Of mediation and Cancellation TO
mediate their differences with the
railroads.
Prior to this action the national
conference of railroad managers again
rejected the demands of the four rail
road brotherhoods for an eight.hour
day and time and a half for overtime
and proposed submission of their diff.
ferenees with the men to the United
States board of mediation and con
citation.
Elisha Lee, chairman of the rail-
read conference i'm proposing that
their differences be mediated by the
federal board, called attention to the
fact that the brotherhoods had previ-
ously declined arbitration under the
Newlands act
Mr. Garretson reiterated the con.
t~ntion oil the brotherhoods that in
previous attempts to settle differences
with the railroads through the fed
eral boards the brotherhoods had
failed to obtain satisfactory awards.
Chairman Lee Immediately appeal
ed to the federal board OF mediation
and conciliation which followed with
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-08-10
REMovE FACE BLEMIsHEs.

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adults and aged who suffer with skin
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so cents at your druggist.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-08-10
NOW ROUNDING UP BANDITS
Eighty Thousand Carranza Troops
Patrollng the Border

sand Carranza troops are now patrol
ling the northern border states, round
ing up and exterminating bandits as
rapidly as possible.
1t is denied the Mexican government
plans at this time to attempt a loan
in the United States.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-08-10
new GAINS HELD
BY The ALLIES
French and British RepuIse
German Attacks.
ITALIANS ARE Al gorilla
Ousting of Austrisns Marks Greatest
Victory for King EmmanuePs Forces
Since the Entrance Of Italy Into
the European War.

the European War.
London, Aug 10-The new gains
OF the allies ON the Somme front in
Northern France are being hell firm.
ly in the face OF heavy counter at
tacks by the Germans, according to
the Paris official statement
Two such attacks on the positions
recently taken by the French north
of Hem wood are declared to have
been repulsed.
Northeast of Verdun the bitter
struggle for the Thiaumont work and
the village of Fleury is continuing.
The Germans have driven further into
the Thaumont positions and only its
outskirts are now held by the French,
says the official statement from Paris.
In the Fleury sector, however, Gen
eral Nivelles forces have been more
successful making some progress in
the village
The driving of the Austrians from
the Gorilla bridgehead marks only
the beginning of the Italian offensive
along the Isonzo. according to Italian
expectations. AT last accounts Gori-
zia itself was about to fall.
Announcement was made by the
war office at Petrograd that the Rus
SLAMS have occupied Tysmenietsa, in
Galicia.
On Aug. 7 General I.echitzky's army
took 7,400 prisoners, including $500
Germans, and sixty-three machine
guns
Officials in London confirmed news
dispatches TO the effect that Gorilla
is entirely in the hands OF the Italians,
who captured 10000 Austrians.
South of the Dniester river the
forces of the central powers have
been withdrawn behind the Niznioff-
smienitsa- Ottynia line, according to
an official announcement by the Ger
man army headquarters.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-08-10

Wilkesbarre, Pa, Aug. 10.-Three
men were killed and three severely
burned in an explosion OF gas at the
Woodward colliery OF the Delaware,
Lackawanna and Western Coal com.
pany at Edwardsville, near here.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-08-10
RESULTS IN FIFTY DEATHS
Terrific Explosion of Ammunition In
East Prussia

Koenigsberg, East Prussia, Aug. 10
An explosion of ammunition which
was about to be stopped from the de-
pot here caused the death of thirty
men and twenty women. Fourteen
other persons were injured severely
and fifty eight received minor injuries.
The explosion caused a fire, which
was soon brought under control.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-08-10
ROOSEVELT FOR SUFFRAGE
Endorses Women's Hughes OrganIxa.
tions Where They Vote.

New York, Aug. 10.--In a letter to
Miss Alice Carpenter of the women's 5
committee of the Hughes alliance
Colonel Theodore Roosevelt gave his
endorsement to the formation of an
organization especially established in
the suffrage states TO obtain the pas
sage of a federal amendment provid-
Ing for woman suffrage.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-08-10

Omaha, Aug. 10-John NJ Thurs.
ton, former senator from Nebraska, is
dead here. He had been critically
Ill for four weeks, following a heat
prostration, and his death had been
momentarily expected for several
days
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-08-10
ALLEGED RAKEOFF FOR CHI.
CAGO COP $3.50 A WEEK.

Chicago, Aug 10.--Suspen-
sion of six police captains In
districts where it is alleged
slot machines have been oper-
ated during the last month
will be recommended by the
city civil service commission
to Mayor Thompson.
President Coffin said he had
been told that one captain had
been receiving 5000 a week
and another $3.50 a week.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-08-10

Melbourne, Australia, Aug. 10.-The
government OF Victoria has under con-
sideration a proposal to close all the
Lutheran schools in the state. 1t "
expected that action viii be taken ~
tho neAr future.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-08-10
FORTY MEN TRAPPED
BY MINE EXPLOSION

Wilkesbarre, Pa, Aug l0-Forty
workmen were caught in No. col
liery of the Pennsylvania Coal com
pany at Inkerman following an explo-
sion of gas.
The body of one miner has been
brought out and one injured man was
rescued
The fate of the others is not known
Fernie, b. c., Aug. 10.-Shortly
after 2 a. m several explosions oc-
cured in No mine at Michel, b. G..
Nothing is known here as to the
number OF men in the mine or their
fate.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-05-21

streets was gladdeued on Tuesday
by the arrival OF a son.
Miss Hazel Van Dusen OF West
Leavenworth street gave a luncheon
and matinee party Wednesday after
noon Her guests we're. Mrs. A. ],
Wisler, Grace Tracy, Alma Christcn-
SON, Mrs w. w. Doran, Edith Van
Dnsen Mrs William Van Dusen.
Mrs. David Johnson and Mrs. John
Rabshaw were guests Friday Of Mrs.
Charles Chapman al Benson.
Mrs. A. j. Wisler gave a farewell
dinner Wednesday in honor OF her
sister Mrs. Fred Lynch, who left for
her future home in Parsons. Kan,
that evening, Those present were:
Mrs. Frank Cockayne, Mrs. William
Niekers. Mrs. Lynch and daughter
Beatrice, Mrs Wiser and Master
Jack Viekers.
Rev R. G. Chenowith preached his
farewell, sermon at Jennings church
Sunday, May 81, He goes TO Fair
bury. Neb.
Mesdames ], Kerns and J. Cole
were hostesscs at an afternoon
bridge-kensington Wednesday at the
home Of Mrs. Cole. Those present
we're Mesdames J Gilmore, win
Johnson, Frank Dunn, Frank Cock
ayne, o. WISER G. Cole, A. Groman.
K. G. Sutton, Frank Marshall, O.
Grant. M, Polly, J Black, +. Lynch
and Misses Lydia and Carrie Wiser.
Mrs. J. Reiter gave a surprise party
Saturday evening in honor Of her hus-
bands birthday at their new home,
Forty-eighth and Pierce streets
Miss Anna Reiter Of West Side left
Monday for an extended visit with
relatives at CenterYille, S. y.
The Royal Neighbors will give a
card party and dance al their hall on
Forty-eighth and Leaven worth
streets, Tuesday evening
Mr.. and Mrs. W. J Morgan gave a
large dinner party Friday evening in
honor Of their eldest son, John w.
Morgan, and bride, who have but re-
Gently returned from tier wedding
trip. Plates were laid Tor Messfs,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-05-21
Ernest Nordin to
Direct the Swedish
Festival Orchestra

The we'll known local musical di
rector and violinist, Ernest Nordin
has been secured to conduct festi-
val orchestra OF fifty pieces in con-
nection with the festival Of the
American Union Of Swedish singers
at the Omaha Auditorium, June ~
20. Mr.. Nordin is now assembling a
splendid body OF musicians which
will support the mass male chorus
Of 500 voices in several selections,
among which may be mentioned the
famous "Langsighting' by Edward
Grieg. The orchestra will also ap-
pear on the program independently,
in number OF very interesting or
chestral works, by Swedish com
posers.
Another local artist taking part In
this festival, is Miss Corinne, Paul
son. piano, the visiting artists being
Nine. Marie Sundelius, soprano, and
Albert Lindquest, tenor.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-05-21
West Amber
Social Activities

Mr.. and Mrs. II. G. Claggett had
as their guest this week their
brother, Edwin Honey Of Beaver
Crossing, Neb.
Mrs. Charles Black and mother,
Mrs, M Billings, returned the first
Of the week from visit at Des
Moincs, la.
The winners In the dandelion CON
test at Beals school here were given
picnic by the teachers Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Krummiss
and daughter Lucille arrived Wednes-
day from California, TO spend the
weekend with their brother. Louis
Krummiss and family.
Mrs. Fred Lynch and daughter
Beatrice left Wednesday for Parsons.
Kan, to join Mr.. Lynch, after a
months visit here.
Mrs. Harvey Chestnut and sons left
Tuesday to join Mr. Chestnut on
their new ranch home at Moorecroft,
Wyo.
The home of Mr., and Mrs. Samuel
Boyd on Fifty-sixth and Woolworth
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-05-21

formerly Of Harlan, took place at
Los Angeles, Cal, Friday, May IL, at
2 O'Clock at Christ Episcopal church.
The brides only attendant was Janet
Bellinger, little daughter Of Dr. and
Mrs. Earl Bellinger and niece Of the
bride. The altar was decorated with
Russell roses. Rev. Baker p. Lee
read the service.
Mrs. Harry Rose entertained a
party of children and their mothers
Monday afternoon in honor OF the
fourth birthday Of her son, Howard.
Luncheon was served in the dining
room, which was gay with pink and
white streamers and roses OF the
same eolors. A fish pond proved most
amusing, many pretty favors being
drawn from its depths. Mrs. Rose
was assisted by Miss Margaret
Gronewcg and Miss Katharine Beno.
In honor Of the eighth birthday Of
Master Philip Pryor, Miss Beth
Pryor and Mrs. Vernard Propst en-
tertained party Of children Satur-
day afternoon of last week After a
visit TO picture show, the children
were taken to the Pryor home on
Fifth avenue, where luncheon was
served from four small tables.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-05-21

and Mesdames z. w. Gerhke, Ed.
Rocco, J. w. Morgan. sr.; L. Smith,
y Miller. H. r. Anderson; Misses
Nellie Church. Adelaide Husak. Vera
Coulthard, Shirley Folder, Lillian
Ashley. Francis Mitchell Ellen Wen
berg, Bessie Morgan and Messrs.
Mark Miller. Carl Evans, Harry Don
ovitz.
The West Side Woman's Christian
Temperance union was entertained by
Mrs II Nelson Thursday afternoon,
in honor Of Secretary Miss Ella Rob
erts, who leaves next week to spend
the summer with relatives at Merton,
Wis. Thirty members were present.
A two-course luncheon was served
Mrs. Martin Johnson viii enter
tain the all-day meeting Of the Ladies'
Aid society at her home. Forty-ninth
and Walnut streets. Thursday, Nav
Is Dinner will be served at noon by
the trustees and committee.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-05-21

S2.75 for Madeira Towels, formerly Sa00
1918 for Madeira Towels, formerly $500
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-05-21

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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-05-21
POLICE RAID PLACE AND
SECURE QUANTITY OF OPIUM

Jesse Fowler, 2i25 Charles street,
was arrested Friday night and
charged at police headquarters with
maintaining an opium den.
Three inmates and Jesse will be
held for the government A guam
tity of opium and morphine was
brought TO the station.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-05-21
Social Affairs
of the South Side

Mrs. +. B. Scott is spending a few
days at Norfolk visiting her son.
Misses Mercedes and Ensbia Man
gan left Saturday for Clyde, Kan,
and other points in Kansas, where
they will spend their vacation.
Mrs. Frank Clifford Of Portland,
Ore, who was called here ON account
Of the illness of her father, John Con-
don, ST., is spending a few days at
Tekamah with her sister, Mrs. D.
Kolterman.
Mrs. W. B. Routt left Friday even
ing for ST. Louis, Mo, where she will
spend several weeks visiting with rel
atives.
Miss Anna Knight, who underwent
surgical operation at the South
Omaha hospital week ago, is re-
ported very much improved.
Miss Ethel Brooker, who has been
coaching the girls basket ball team
of the South High school, entertained
the girls at theater party at the
Orpheum Wednesday evening.
A farewell party was given at the
home Of Mr.. and Mrs. I. NJ Camp
bell Monday evening for Mr.. and
Mrs. Taylor, who expect to make
their future home at Fremont. About
forty friends and neighbors we're
present
Mrs. Fred Etter entertained at a
/ o'clock luncheon Friday afternoon
in honor Of Miss Lilly Stare and Mrs.
Cora Gosney Stahl Of Chicago. The
guests were seated at one table and
the eenterpieee was sweet peas. Gov
ers were laid for twelve.
A surprise party was given Mrs.
George Houseman Wednesday after
noon, the occasion being her birthday.
The afternoon was spent at bridge.
Mrs. Albert Noe entertained the
Monday afternoon High-five club at
her home Monday afternoon. Mrs.
Cummings will be hostess al the next
meeting.
Mrs. Frank Clark entertained
Thursday afternoon in honor OF her
mother-in-law, Mrs. Clark OF Man
kato, MINI. The afternoon was spent
in visiting and sewing and a delight
full luncheon was served. Those
present were Mesdames Anna
Beavers, All Powell, William Mana
gan, L. !, Brown, Charles scarr.
Muusioa, ID. s. Clark, ingeFnm, X.
Beaver, Sportsman, q +. Beavers.
Mrs J III ShAinholtz entertained
the ittney club Al a luncheon Tues.
dag afternoon, IN honor al Mrs. w
-. RButt, who will leave soon Tor 81
Louis The afternoon Was spent in
sewing and all ths members ~ the
club we're present
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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-05-21

guests OF Mr.. and Mrs, R. r. Probst
Wednesday -
Mr.. and Mrs. D. l.. Ham are en-
tertaining their son, Joe, and wife.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-05-21

Dancing for the summer season at
Carter Lake club and the Council
Bluffs Rowing association will be in
charge of Miss Maud Jorgenson, who
was assistant at Chambers Dancing
academy last winter. Miss Jorgenson
has studied dancing IN the Columbia
School Of Dancing, as we'll as with
Jacob Mailer in st. Louis and Oscar
Duryea in New York City,
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1916-01-28

statement given out Wednesday
night, expressed qualification
that the Treasurership matter
had been settled and that Mr..
Dennis had been elected, and
called for united and harmonious
action in the redemption of party
pledges.
Everybody seems pleased with
the happy ending of the contro-
versy.
Mr.. Dennis was agreed upon
by the State leaders in the morn
ing, the anti-Vandiver Demo-
Gratis readily agreed to his selec-
ton and his nomination by the
party caucus followed as a mat
ter of course, as did his election.
Delegate Wilkinson offered a
constitutional amendment to ex-
tend the terms of the State
Treasurer and Comptroller to
four years and to provide for the
election of the Treasurer by the
people.