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The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-04-04
WAR SUMMARY
PROGRESS OF CONDITIONS AS
COMPLIED BY THE ASSO-
GATED PRESS.

New York, April special: The
Germans are still carrying on strong
offensive operations northeast and
northwest of Verdun. About four
and one-half miles northeast of the
fortress they penetrated the Cailette
woods just outside Fort Douaumont
after a violent bombardment.
From part of this wood the French
in an immediate counter attack drove
back the invaders.
Another powerful attack was dellv-
cred against that portion of the Ayo-
court woods held by the French, but
here the French barrier fire and ma
chine guns held the Germans with
out gain.
The French now have entirely
evacuated the village of Vaux and
have drawn their line south of the
town, but in its immediate outskirts.
Berlin says that northeast of Hau-
court, between Malancourt and lie
Mort Homme, the Germans have en-
tirely cleared the French from about
1000 yards of trenches, where they
had remained since the German vic
tory on this sector.
On the other sectors of the Verdun
front there have been intermittent
hombardment; artillery duels have
characterized the fighting along the
have been active around Nerdun. The
French brought down three German
machines, but Berlin asserts the
aerial eombats have resulted in their
favor. Both sides have been busily
engaged in dropping bombs on mil
itary establishments at various
points.
Greater activity than usual has
been displayed in the fighting be
tween the Germans and Russians in
the region of Baranoyichi, southwest
of Minsk.
Elsewhere on the Russian front
the situation Is unchanged.
Three British and one Norwegian
steamer have been sunk by subma-
rines or mines. Two of the British
boats. the liner Achilles and the Ash
burton. were on their way to London
from Australian ports. The British
steamer Gold Mouth was on a voyage
to London from Texas with oil. The
Norwegian boat was the Peter Ham.
re. She was sunk while at anchor
OF her crew of fifteen only one mar
escaped.
Four members of the crew of the
Achilles are missing, two of the crew
of the Gold Mouth were wounded
when landed and five members OF
the crew of the Ashburton were
taken to a hospital suffering from
shrapnel wounds.
Scotland and the northeastern
counties of England have received
visits from z%eppelins. which dropped
bombs at various places.
In an air raid on the northeast
coast of England on Friday and Sat.
urday nights fifty-nine persons were
killed and 166 wounded.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-04-04
NOT STUDENTS
SUPT. M'CITNTON DENIES MITCH
ELL DEGENERATES ARE IN
THE HIGH SCHOOL.

Mitchell. April Al. w. McClin-
ton. superintendent of the Mitchell's
public schools, has issued the follow
ing statement to the press of the
state regarding the misdeeds of al
legged high school students, rs re-
ported i'm several South Dakota news
papers last week:
II have again had the satisfaction
of reading of the ~disgraceful actions
of some Of our high school students
satisfaction only in the fact that
these young people in question were
not high school students. OF the six
young people involved in the car cpl
sode of a week ago Sunday night, on
canvass of the names, not a single in
dividual is a member of our high
school; m of the party was for
merly, but had been in the school but
a few weeks and dropped the work.
1T is hard to understand what
significance must attach to the term
high school student | have listened
to the pleadings of preachers from
the pulpits while they are describing
the questionable conduct of young
people, and | have heard them allude
TO them as high school students when
confessedly they did not know the
young people, but evidently glad to
assume they are students because OF
their age. | read in the headlines of
the papers of the disgraceful actions
of high school students when on eX-
animation | find that they are not
such. and no testimony was given in
court to the fact that they were. AS
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-04-04

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The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-04-04
THE MILWAUKEE ERECTS A NEW
MILESTONE IN TRANSPORTA-
TION ACHIEVEMENT.

When early in January of this year
the first electrically drawn "Olym-
plan mounted with ease the vast
ramparts of the mighty Rockies, a
page was turned in the history Of
transportation. and a new chapter
THE Electrical Era i'm Railroading"
began.
Splendid have been the past chap
ters i'm western upbuilding where the
pathfinders, Lewis and Clark, the
prairie schooner, the pony express.
the first wood burning locomotives
ana later the great Mallet steam loco
motives, have each in turn led the
march Of transportation development.
But the world is ever moving on
ward to great economies. greater Of
ficiencies, greater delights, and the
electrical era will challenge the past
i'm splendid achievement, calling on
the mountain streams for their ire
mendous, perpetual power, mastering
the mountain barriers with the ease
of the prairies, hauling heavier loads
with greater dispatch, and leaving
the beautiful mountain solitudes IN
sullied by smoke, SCOT and cinders.
Electric service stands as a monu-
mental milestone in transportation
achievement.
On your next trip northwest, take
the Milwaukee. Equipment, road
bed, scenery and service all combine
to make this the premier transconti-
mental route to Spokane, Seattle and
Tacoma.
For literature and full information
apply to local ticket agent of this
railway.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-04-04
TWENTY YEARS
AGO TO-DAY
Items Taken from the Daily
Leader Files

Pensioners day with Clerk of
Court Preston.
Miss Lily Zimmerman took the
morning train for Wentworth TO
spend her school vacation.
Lewis Spawn reports that Conrad
Pabst, of Chester, lost twenty-three
head of cattle in the late snowstorm.
Chas. jerks made 1903 miles in
thirty minutes in the bike race this
afternoon. The best previous to this
was Willis jerks, 1913.
VIM. Rae and two elder children
went to Storm Lake, Ia, to visit Mr..
Rae's parents for a week. Ed Vree-
land will have charge of the Colman
lumber yard during his absence.
Rev. w. j. Cleveland this morning
received a box of Easter lilies from
Mrs. w. III. Osborne, of Lansing,
Mich, neice of the late Mrs. Or. j. r.
Jones. as a memorial to the deceased,
which will be placed upon the altar
at the Easter service at Grace church
tomorrow.
Good Friday services were observ-
ed last evening in ThompsOn's hall by
a large gathering of Scandinavian
people and an earnest discourse by
Rev. M. N. Mime. 1t is also i'm point
to note that the new organ just pur-
chased for this church by the youne
ladies' society was first used last
evening and proves to be a very beau
tiful and sweet toned instrument.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-04-04
TO HELP WOMEN.

After terrible sufferings, number
less women have used Lydia Il. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound and re
covered from ailments peculiar tc
their sex. Many of these, who cannot
bear that other women should suffer
as they did without knowing what tC
do, have written letters telling their
experience to be published to the
world. These honest, helpful stories
are constantly appearing in the news
papers. Read them. ailing women.
they are written with no motive but
your good.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-04-04

Stunning on the other hand that they
had been high school students, won
der just why the schools should al.
ways be held responsible for the ac-
tons OF young people regardless OF
the time and place of such action
We never find in such reports that
these children are the charge of any
church organization or that the home
might be responsible for the condi-
ton, but always the schools. This
is not an effort to escape RESPONSE
bility, but rather a question Of dis.
tribution of responsibility and a ques-
ton of fair play"
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-04-04

Don miss this. Cut gu this slip, en-
close with 8 cents to Foley 4 Co. Chi
cage, Ill. writing your name and address
clearly. You Will receive in return "A
trial package containing Foley's Honey
and Tar Compound. for la grippe coughs.
colds and croup Foley Kidney Pills and
Foley Cathartic Tablets. Sold every
where.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-04-04

Owing TO the steady rise in sole
leather and in other materials used in
our line, we will not. after April 10,
give credit to any n on amounts OF
less than so cents, and over that
amount to responsible parties only.
4 Wooley.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-04-04

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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-12
DON'T RUB The spot THAT
~ HURTS---TS RHEUMATISM
You cannot Rheumatism You get temporary relief
but the blood be cleansed to make it permanent

other causes; but from whatever
source the poisonous matter comes II
affects the blood, is carried through
the entire system until muscles, ten.
dons, and the vital organs thems elves
are diseased. Furthermore, certain Sc.
cret diseases cause forms of Rheuma.
tism. There is no time IKE the pres.
ent to free yourself from the suffering
caused by this dreadful malady. As a
positive relief for Rheumatic troubles,
s. s. S. has never been equalled. II
goes straight to the seat Of trouble.
gently acts upon the blood, tones up
and enthusiastically filters out
from the life-giving stream all poison.
Gus acids and natter. When s. S. s.
has restored the blood to its natural
condition Rheumatism, with all OF its
attendant suffering and pains, is like.
wise banished. You are transformed
once more 10 the realm OF perfect
health. you will feel the vigor Of 70
newed youth. you are well. If you are
Rheumatic. even in a mild way, take
S. S. S.-get il from your druggist
We will deem 1t favor IL you will
write to us and tell us about your par
ticular case Avoid substitutes. Write
the Swift Specific Company. Medical
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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-12

II is natural to rub the spot that
hurts when the stabbing pains are
causing agony, when joints and mus
cles are sore and stiff; that is the time
when liniments and plasters are called
upon 10 relieve the distress. The fal-
lacy of such treatments and its danger
lies in the fact that 1t may afford tenn
porary relief, it lulls the victim into
sense Of security, meanwhile the in
sidious poison Of Uric Acid slowly, but
surely, is getting stronger grip upon
the entire system. Rheumatism is one
of the most dangerous OF blood dis
eases, for the reason that it trans
forms its victims life into period OF
misery and suffering-a veritable liv-
ing torment II you suffer from Acute
Rheumatism, Sciatica, Lumbago. Mus
cular rheumatism or this fatefui trou-
BILE in any form, you know that these
words are true There is only one way
10 get permanent relief from Rheuma-
tism. Too much acid in the blood Is
one cause, stomach troubles, indiges-
,.ion, weak kidneys, constipation are
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-12
BUSINESS CHECK
SHOWS INCREASE
Research Conducted Here Last Deem
Der Made Public by Associated
4d Clubs of World.
RETAIL SALES FIFTH GREATER
Report Contained in 0fticial Publica-
ton of Organization Proves wave
of Prosperity Is Present.
RETAIL SALES FIFTH GREATER

Retail sales by leading merchants
in this community in six representa-
tive lines OF business show great IN
creases in November, 1915, over No
vember, 1914, and substantiate the
statement that an unprecedented wave
of prosperity is here.
While data were supplied by mer-
chants Of Rock Island when the busl-
ness research was conducted by the
Associated Advertising clubs OF the
World last November. only reports re-
sarding conditions in Moline and Dav-
export are contained in the January is
sue of Associated Advertising" the
official publication of the organization.
In Moline there was an average in
crease of % per cent in retail sales.
In Davenport the increase was 10 per
cent Rock Island data are likely in
cluded in the Moline report and the
increase in the Plow city can be taken
as indicative of that for Rock Island.
That prosperity is countrywide is
shown in the general average increase
for the United States Of 1888 per cent.
The reorganization for Davenport and
Moline shows a divergence in all lines
of business, the consumer demands OF
the two cities varying somewhat. The
six lines taken as representative by
the ad club Investigators are depart
ment stores, grocery, clothing, hard
ware, drug and jewelry. Following
shows in per cent the increases Of
November, 1915 over November, 1914
in the two cities:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-12
COMMISSION GIVE
MAYOR FINE CANE
William McConochie rendered Dinner
in Honor Of 69th Birthday at
New Harper.

Members OF the municipal commits
sion took opportunity yesterday on the
occasion of Mayor William McCono-
chie's seth birthday, to tender him a
little dinner at the New Harper at 6
o'clock last evening. during the course
of which City Attorney J. X. Scott act
ing for the commission, presented him
with a beautiful gold headed cane,
properly inscribed. The mayor made
fitting response, followed by felici-
tations by the commission
Judge W. T. Church was a guest of
honor and being a former mayor OF
Aledo he was enabled to relate a num-
Der of experiences in his own career
which added to the enjoyment Of
the celebration.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-12
PUZZLED.
Hard, Sometimes, to Raise Children.

Children's taste is ofttimes more &C
curate, in selecting the right kind Of
food to fit the body, than that of adults.
Nature works more accurately through
the children.
A Brooklyn lady says: Our little boy
had long been troubled with weak d.
gestion. We could never persuade him
to take more than one taste Of any
kind Of cereal food. He was a weak
little chap and we were puzzled to
know what to feed him on.
"One lucky day we tried Grape-Nuts.
Well, you never saw a child eat with
such relish, and it did me good to
see him. From that day on it seemed
as though We could almost see him
grow. He would eat Grape-Nuts for
breakfast and supper, and l think he
would have liked the food for dinner.
The difference in his appearance is
something wonderful.
My husband had never fancied ce-
real foods Of any kind, but he became
very fond of Grape-Nuts and has been
much improved in health since using
it.
We are now healthy family and
naturally believe in Grape-Nuts.
"A friend has two children who were
formerly afflicted with ricketts,. was
satisfied that the disease was caused
by lack of proper nourishment. The
children showed It. So l urged her
to use Grape-Nuts as an experiment
and the result was almost magical.
They continued the food and today
both children are as well and strong
as any children in this city, and, OF
course, my friend Is firm believer in
Grape-Nuts for she has the evidence
before her eyes every day" Name
given by Postum CO.. Battle Creek,
Mich.
Ever read the above letter! A new
one appears from time to time. They
are genuine. true, and full of human
lnterest-(Adv.)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-12
KAVANAUGH SCORES
JUSTICE TRAITORS

Marcus A. kavanaugh, judge of the
superior court of Chicago. graduate
of Notre Dame, and one of the note
worthless of the country because of
the agitation he is leading for quick
er and more efficient justice, spoke
at Augustana college last evening,
his subject dealing with the work in
which he is laboring Traitors to
Justice" Judge Kavanaugh, besides
being intimately connected with the
bar, has studiously endeavored to bet
ter it, and the tedious delays of justice,
the weighty Importance often placed
on technicalities, all share in the re-
form movement which is being formu-
lated by many of the leading lawyers
of the nation.
The lecture, because of its terse-
ness, its present Importance, its able
presentation, and because of the man
who presented it, was of more than
passing interest. Judge Kayanaugh
related incidents which had occurred
in cases tried in his court, cases in
which he had sought by studying
precedent to DISCERN between right
and wrong, and by this studying
learned of other cases, and the injus-
tice of justice was wildly pictured.
White buttons, which have been con-
fined to the seclusion enjoyed by I'M
dergarments for men will have to be
used on suits and overcoats very soon
unless the embargo on logwood dyes
is raised. We creatures may then
choose between safety pins and a
proud stare or the undyed fasteners
that will make them resemble the bell
hops in up-to-date hotels.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-12

All the news all the time-The Argus
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-12

made the best showing in increases,
the amount being 20 per cent. Cloth
ing stores were second with IS per
cent.
Consumer demand in 1915, as indi-
Gated by retail sales throughout the
United States increased approximate
ly Is per cent over 1914, and collec-
tons improved materially, according
to the second annual report of the
merchandising research committee Of
the Associated Advertising clubs Of
the World. In compiling this report
November was taken as the index
month and the work was started Dec
/, they day following the closing of
the books for November
Figures showing the increased sales
in each line throughout the United
States follow:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-12

consent standard by which all other
artists Of the same kind are judged and
graded, it means but one thing, that
he is indisputably supreme. Such a
position Paderewski has held for the
twenty-odd years in which his playing
has enchanted the peoples. Of five con-
tinents. This is said in no wise derog-
atory to the many great pianists who
are doing their share to foster the
love of music throughout the world. 1t
is but another illustration of the re-
lentless law of selection and elimina-
ton, which, working, perhaps uncon~
sciously, in the mind of the public,
gives final place in history to the ar
fist and his work.
When Paderewski first dazzled the
world with the beauty of his playing,
he opened new era for the pianoforte,
discovering unguessed possibilities in
that instrument. List reformed and
enlarged the technique of the keyboard.
Paderewski mas done the same for the
pedals. revealing the wondrous COM
mand of color that lies in them. This
is his greatest contribution to pianists
of today and tomorrow. 1t was he who
first made the pianoforte Sing" mel
ody so that The listener almost forgets
that it is an instrument of percussion.
And of this art he is still the unap-
proachable master. The union of his
extraordinarily sensitive touch and his
skill in the use of pedals has made him
unique among pianists of our time.
With the years that have passed
since he won his first triumphs, Pader-
| ewski, true artist that he is, has grown
greatly, broadened much. At first his
art was distinguished chiefly by it's ex-
quisite lyric beauty. Today it has the
heroic grandeur of the epic. Where
once it enticed, now it commands; yet
that same lyric quality which made
him famous is still at his call when
need be. The sterner traits which time
has developed merely emphasize and
strengthen the lovely characteristics
Of his earlier days.
This development is merely typical
of the man himself. In him are united
the soul OF the poet and the clear think
ing, logical mind of the man of affairs.
reticence as of the philosopher is
| enhanced by charm of conversation
which none can resist. An eagerness
to know all that is new is tempered by
the sane conservatism of experience.
An ardent patriotism is sharpened by
contrast with the breadth of view of
the true cosmopolitan. Quick to SYM
pathy, charitable and generous in
judgment of others, of himself he is a
most exacting Of critics.
Paderewsk is now in the full deveI-
opment Of his maturity. AS he was in
the beginning Of his astonishing ca
reer, SO is he nova solitary figure in
the world Of music. His hold on the
public. professional and lay alike, has
never been firmer. Mentally, physical
ly and temperamentally, he has been
fitted for his life's work so as to make
him stand out in high relief from the
! artists OF his generation Popular
fancy has so woven legends about him
that In a less prosaic, materiallstic
age he would be figure in myth. Even
as 1t is, the mystery of his art so en-
shrouds him that before he strikes a
chord on his instrument he has his
listeners bound to him. as if by spell.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-12
Clothing Sales Large.
ROCK ISLAND MAN GIVES EVIDENCE
His Testimony Will Interest Every
Rock Island Reader.

The value of local evidence is indis-
putable. 1t is the kind of evidence We
accept as true because we know we
can prove it for ourselves. There has
been plenty of such evidence in the
Rock Island papers lately, and this
straightforward testimony has estab-
lished a confidence in the minds of
Rock Island people that will not be
easily shaken.
Clyde Johnson. conductor, 3109
Sixth avenue Rock Island says: The
Earring and iolting of the cars weak
ened my kidneys and brought on back
ache Many times when | tried to get
up after sitting, | hld to take hold of
something, as sharp pain caught me
in the small of my back. My kidneys
acted too often and the kidney secre-
tons were scanty and painful. ! also
had pains in the back of my head
used two boxes of Doans Kidneys Pills
and they gave me relief"
Price soc at all dealers. Dent
simply ask for a kidney remedy-get
Doan's Kidney Pills-the same that
Mr.. Johnson had Foster ilburn Co.,
Props, Buffalo, n. Y.--(Adv.)