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Arizona republican., 1916-02-19
FOUR ARE KILLED
 IN EXPLOSION IN
 PICRIC ACID PLANT
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 SYRACUSE, N. Y.. Feb. 18.- Four persons were killed, at least a dozen others were injured, some seriously by an explosion tonight in the split rock plant of the Semet- SoIvay company.
 The plant, which was developed since the outbreak of the European war, is one of the largest of the country engaged in the manufac- ture of picrc acid, which is used in explosives and synthetic dyes. It has been heavily guarded day and night.
 The cause of the explosion has not been ascertained.
 On behalf of the company it was stated that tank apparently had been subjected to too much pres sure and that no material or ex- posive manufactured at Split Rock exploded.
 The force of the concussion blew out wall of the building. Com pany officials stated that none of the apparatus was damaged. A fire following the explosion was easily exNnguished.
Arizona republican., 1916-02-19
Church Spent No Monex

CHICAGO, Feb. 1S.ADenial that the Catholic church here spent any money for the banquet to Archbishop Mun6elein, which the poisoner, Jean Crones, charged was extravagant. was made tonight by the Right Rev. Fran cis Kelly DD., president of the Cath olic Church Extension society, under whose auspices the banquet was given
 Crones' letter asserted tbat the church spent $15 per plate and in cluded beluga caviar and champagne in the menu. Rev. Father Kelley is sued the following statement;
 Neither the Catholic church nor the Catholic church Extension so- ciety paid one penny out of its funds for the banquet to Archbishop Nun deiein. The banquet was given by a few gentlemen of Chicago who are interested in the society; and for the
Arizona republican., 1916-02-19
IOWA DELEGATES
 TO BE INSTRUCTED
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DIES MONIES, Ia. Feb. 1S.-IoWa progressives will send an uninstructed delegation to the national convention oi the party in Chicago. June :. This was the decision of the state central committee in session here late today. It vas the opinion of the committee men and other third party men who met with them that the delegates will have no thought of supporting any other man for the presidential nomn- ation than Theodore Roosevelt, how ever
Arizona republican., 1916-02-19
N|CARAGUAN TREATY RATIFIED. AND
 US GETSOPT|ON 0N NEW CANAL ROUTE

Senator Clarke of Arkansas led the democratic opposition to the treaty while the republican opposition was Borah and Smith of Michigan. The convention was favorably reported in the last congress but opposition kept it from reaching vote. This time the full force of the administration got be- hind it. urging ratification particularly of the desire to further cement friendly relations with Fan American nations
 During the long debate declarations were made in the senate that Germany had offered Nicaragua more than had the L. $. for the canal route option and this is said to have been used as an argument for ratification.
Arizona republican., 1916-02-19
Semi-official Advices From Petrograd Indicate That Russ Troops Did Not Cap ture Big Army as Was at First Reported
KURDS KILL
 ARMENIANS
Austrians and Italians En- gage in Frequent Artillery Duels But Make Little Progress on Any of the Many Fronts
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 While full details of the capture of Erzerum, Turkish Armenia, are still lacking, semi official advices from Petroerad are to the effect that most of the Turkish garrison made their escape. Thousands of Armenisns are declared to have been massacred by kurds before the~evacuation.
 There had been considerable arti lery activity around the positions talk en by the Germans recently from the several attempts by the British to re- capture their lost ground by infantry attacks. Berlin says the attacks were repuIsed with heavy casualties. With the exception of a French assault against the Germans south of the Somme, which Berlin also declares was put down, the artillery of both of warfare along the French front.
 The Austrians and Italians at varI- ous points are still engaged in ar tiIlery dueIs and occasional infantry maneuvers, but no notable victories have been won by either side. Vienna reports more activity than usual on the part of the Italian guns.
 In Albania the Austro- Hungarians, reinforced by Albanians, presumably irreguIars, have occupied kavaya, which lies eight miles southwest of Durazzo and three miles from the
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Arizona republican., 1916-02-19
WIDOW VICTORIOUS
 IN BEALE CONTEST
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SANTA BARBAEA, Cal, Feb. 1S.- While the jury in the second John F. Beale" estate contest today re- turned directed verdist in behalf of the defense. Mrs Lillian Beale, the widow, representatives of the con- ,estants later in the day said the case would be carried to the supreme court. They declared they felt they had a right to a jiIrys decision on the points involved.
 Arthur K. Stearns of Chicago, the only contestant here during the trial, said that the contest had just begun: that the local case would be appealed, and that the Chicago suit over the legality of the marriage of MT. and Mrs. Beale would be pressed.
Arizona republican., 1916-02-19
y0I]THJUSTFROM H|CH SCHOOL
 HOLDS HIGH HAND IN STRIKE

lages, Grohol suggested that a com mittee be named to have full charge
 of the dispute. This was done.
 The demands of the men. as out lined tonight. will include 53-houl week with 50 hours pay; time and
 half for overtime, and double time for Sundays and holidays. The com
 pany has given assurance that none of those on strike will be discharged for striking Both sides were hope full tonight of a peaceable settle ment.
Arizona republican., 1916-02-19
SENATEPROBES
 MEXICAN S|SAL
 COMBINATION
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WASHINGTON. Feb. 1S.-Charges and counter charges were heard to- day by the senate committee on agri- culture. Investigating the American selling agency of the Yucatan Sisal Growers combine. Representatives of the combine and of the bankers, who financed it. insisted that the grow CTS were compelled to organize to get a fair price for their product from the International Harvester company, their principal purchaser, while spokesmen of the harvester company and other sisal buyers as serted that the combine was hold ing sisal at New York for arbitrarily high prices and had put American i'm porters out of commission.
 During the examination of wit nesses, Levy Mayer of Chicago, coun- sel for the bankers, declared that the harvester company had furnished funds used by revolutionists against the Carranza government in Mexico. He said he would produce invoices and bills showing that part of s4S0,
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Arizona republican., 1916-02-19
EIGHT PARISHES IN LOUISIANA ARE
 FLOODED AND THREE LIVES ARE LOST

parts of Franklin and Catahoula,
 Moorehouse and Richland parishes in
 the northern part of the state have
 been overflowed in sections by water from breaks in the Arkansas river A large portion of Concernia parish and inundated. Altogether several hun dred thousand of acres in the eastern section of the state are declared to l be under water.
 Reports today from Newellton said partial relief had been afforded the 1 marooned refugees by the arrival of three government steamers.
Arizona republican., 1916-02-19
SAYS WOMAN KILLED
 HER BABY DAUGHTER
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STOCKTON, Cal, Feb 1S.-Mrs. Amelia Marco, a gypsy, and her hus- band, were arrested tonight on a charge of manslaughter following the death of their baby, born several days ago. The child was born in a local hospital and when the mother was leaving the institution she expressed a desire to leave the baby there. Moth ing more was heard of the woman and her child until today when the couple were found on the roadside with their tead infant
Arizona republican., 1916-02-19
STEAMER BRAGG OFF
 TO SAN FRANCISCO
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SAN PEDRO, Cal, Feb. 1S.-The steamer Fort Bragg, which was given up for lost when it went on the rocks last November off San Jose Del Cabo, Mex, proceeded northWard to San Francisco from here today after mak- ing an unsuccessful attempt to reach the drydock at Long Beach, Cal. where repairs were to have been made.
Arizona republican., 1916-02-19
MACON BROTHERS FACE CHARGES OF MCIT1NG
 MURDER AND REBELLION
FILES PROTEST AGAINST
 THE PHILIPPINE BILL

WASHINGTON. Feb. IS. - Charles NJ. Swift, president of the Philippine Railway company, today filed with Chairman Jones of the house insular committee protest against the Philippine bill as passed by the senate. The Clarke amendment to grant the islands independence within four years would, Mir. Swift wrote. "eN- patriate American citizens, Amer iean capital and American enter prise.'
Arizona republican., 1916-02-19
CHARLES BRYAN MAY
 PULL OUT OF RACE
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LINCOLN, Ne6 IS. - Charles w. Bryan, mayor of Lincoln, who re- gently announced his candidacy for the democratic nomination for gov ernor, in statement today said he was willing to withdraw from the race if some member of the party com mitted to the prohibition amendment will volunteer to make the fight. Any che of five men whom he names would he agreeable to him, Mayor Bryan says.
 Mayor Bryan is q brothr of w. J. Bryan. former secretary of state.
Arizona republican., 1916-02-19
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 1S.-The Brit
 ish navy today is approximately twice as strong as the combined fleets of Germany and Austria, while the leu tonic combination has just about double the sea fighting force of the United States, according to informa- tion in the possession of the navy de- partment. The facts were disclosed to the house naval committee today by
Arizona republican., 1916-02-19
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NEW ORLEANS, Feb. 1S.- Eight parishes in Eastern Louisiana are flooded by overflows, backwater or breaks in the levees in the Mississippi, Arkansas and Atchafalya, Red and Black rivers. But three lives have been lost so far as is known and there has been but little suffering except near Newellton where more than 2,000 negroes have been marooned.
 Water from the Newellton breaks inundated about one fourth of Madi- son Parish, almost all of Tensas and
Arizona republican., 1916-02-19
GERMAN ASSURANCES HAVE TODOONLY WITH
 UNARMED STEAMERS
SHlPBUIUDiNG PLANT
 10 COST. S1.50O, 900

PORTLAND, Ore, Feb. 1S.-A s1,500,oOO shipbuilding plant for the construction of steel steam ships will be established in Port land and work on the plant will begin within a few weeks, it was made known today by those inter- separate plants, the Willamette Iron and Steel works and the Northwestern Steel company will combine their forces for the estab- lishment of the new venture.
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CHICAGO, Feb 1S.-Eddie Mack, an old time pickpocket, who turned bank robber, today graphically described to jury the $15000 hold-up of the Washington Park National bank, for which four men, who, he says, were
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 1S.-The sen ate late today by a vote of B to IS ratified the long pending and persist ently opposed Nicaraguan treaty, whereby the United States would ac- quire a go year option on the Nicara guan canal route and a naval base in the Gulf of Fonseca for S3,00o,000.
 Included in the ratification resolu- tion was d provision cecIaring that the United States in obtaining the naval base does not intend to violate any eX- isting rights in the Fonseca gulf of Costa Rica, Honduras and Salvatore posed requirement.
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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-09-17

the gasoline mixture in the cylinder
Of the engine
Ex,r,;ro nou. , cn,rl. n,,,r Va,
will uo;ice that Tho norton M tho
Mug which is screwed into the rvl!u-
der has attached to II = small nice. OF
wire. or = number OF small nniuts
which nrc obnu, Lea 10 12n of an
inch from another wire. This last wir.
rms through a niece of porce,,in mic,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-09-17

the negative. and is usually mark
ed O..
a dry cell will yield current hav
ing pressure of IL volts. this pres
sure not being affected by it's size. as
a small vest pocket cell will have The
same voltage aS one of the size of Il
barrel would have. The quantity. or
amperaGc. OF current. however, will
vary with the size. the standard size
cell when fresh giving from 20 to %
ampcres.
To increase the voltage tthe usual
voltage for automobile ignition sys-
TENS is about siX) We connect in Sc
rics--that is. VIC connect the positive
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-09-17

ting paper. flow from tho carbon
zinc.
The current coming from the car
bon. we say il is The positive pole and
the screw for fastening the wire to it
the positive terminal while the zinc.
to which the current returns. is the
uegativs pole, and it's screw the mega
tive terminal. I might say here that
In all devices which give electrical
current, the terminal from which the
current flows is called tho positive
usually marked tN), while tho ono TO
which the current returns is called
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-09-17

terminal Of one cell TO the negative OF
another. tho positive of the second to
the negative Of the third, and so on.
The diagram shows such a connection.
To increase the amperagc. we con-
meet in multiDle--thnt is. all of tho
negatives and all OF the positivcS con-
nectcd together. This will increase
the amperage, but the voltage Will be
the same as TINT OF one cell, or ! %.
To increase the voltage and the am
perage, we first connect up two sets
of cells in series, each set To give the
required voltage. and then connect
these sets in multiple
The diagram shows these three con-
ncctions.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-09-17

They want quality. And they know pretty well
where look for it. They look for it in the sound
of the engine in the action Of the clutch, in the
action Of the steering apparatus, i'll the sound OF
the dfcrcntia
They examine the radiator, try tho brakes observe
the kind of glass in the windshield note the kind of
material in the top, and then poke around into the
corners of the body.
That much done, they get into the and try her
out For they are smart enough to know that the
biggest result of quality is performance.
That's what usually brings the sale For perform
ancc is the ears middle She's got amazing
acceleration-so lively and full of spunk
And then she climbs hills quickly and hugs the
road SO well al a rapid clip.
And, best of all, she handles easily. She's
Obedicnt any creature man made.
on her. It's thing difficult to explain, but three
editions of in years time is something to
ponder
We have it direct by telegraph that Chalmers will
continue to make these $500 p ms next season.
There's time limit As these last 600
are built and Of the way there will probably be
So you're dead safe in getting model of car that
has in way reached its peak of popularity
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-09-17

~Run"-is the word. It's like run on a bank.
Only it's a cara Chalmers car. 1t seems
endless The people want more.
And so must be built for them-2O.OOO more.
You remember while ago that six hundred took
one look al this new and bought S22.OOO.OOO
worth in forty very brief minutes. They the
Chalmers Dealers
Now they insist that more of the kind be built
more OF the 34OO r. D. Chalmers.
So the Chalmers executives have put through fac
tory work order for 10000 more of them.
They built and delivered. in six months, $4,000.
That all they intended build for entire
year That completed their part of the $22,OOO,OOO
affair.
We got them to build another 10000. We thought
that would be enough to last through the fall. But
no, the 10000 we're quickly taken up during the
summer months.
So they going to build 10000 more. That
means, all told. $4,000 cars-or $4,000, 900 worth
of these remarkable ;s4OO r. D. m. Chalmers.
So you why the word rum The people
who know good cars--like Emersons wise saving
about the man who makes better mouse trap etc.
will find beaten path to his door, even though he
live in the woods-they create this ever-increasine
desire own a Chalmers.
They have sought quality-not price. We seldom
have people ask the price of this When we tell
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IT Is the above action which is used
10 give the spark required 10 ignite
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-11-27

the benefits Of libraries will be dis
cussed. Mrs. Frudenfeld explained
that an extra effort will be made to
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-11-27

persuade children TO read books that
will be beneficial to them and to in
interest in the public library.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-11-27
BOARD DENIES REQUEST
PERMISSION TO MOVE SARANAC
DEPOT Is REFUSED-MAN
BUILD ANOTHER.

AS the result of a ruling that has
just been made by the state board OF
railway commissioners, ii is probable
that a new depot and section house
will be built by the Milwaukee rail
way on the Sioux Falls-Madison cut
off. between this city and Saranac.
eleven miles southeast of here. The
railway board denied the petition OF
the railway company, which asked
consent to move the depot.
The company contended that as
there are now no business houses at
Saranac, permission should be given
to start a new town that would be
more advantageous as a business
place. The close proximity OF Ches-
ter, on the South Dakota Central
railway, less than two miles east OF
Saranac, makes the retention OF a
depot at the latter place inadvisable,
ii was %contended. Ii was the inten1
ton to establish the new town about
three miles north of Saranac. on land
owned by Joseph Henkin, of this
city, where il would not be so near
competition at Chester.
Mr.. Henkin said he did not think
the state boards ruling would inter
fere with plans TO go ahead with the
new townsite. He said il would not
be necessary to gain consent TO es-
tablish a new station. 1t is though.
probable hat Saranac will continue
as "A flag station.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-11-27
GOOD BOOK" week
OCCASION WILL BE OBSERVED
HERE BY CIVIC AND CHILD
WELFARE LEAGUE.

Good Book" week will be cele-
brated in Madison.
Good Book" week was designed
by the American Library association.
and Is to be observed pretty general
ly throughout the country, during the
first week in December. AS the name
implies, the period is set aside for
encouraging the reading of good Lii
erature.
The Civil and Child Welfare league
has taken the initiative in the OBJ
servance of the week. Plans for the
week will be discussed at the regular
meeting this week OF the Civic and
Child Welfare league.
Mrs. III. III. Frudenfeld, president
of the league. said this afternoon
that the form the celebration will as
sumo had not been definitely decided
upon. She told, however, that il is
probable there will be a meeting az
which papers on good reading and
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-11-27
SPEARFISH MAY COME
ABERDEEN DOES NOT APPEAR
ANXIOUS TO GIVE LOCALS
RETURN MATCH.

Negotiations are under way to ar
range a football game here ext
Thursday between the State Normal
school ana the Spearfish Normal
school. Aberdeen Normal school,
which was notified last Saturday thar
$500 would be guaranteed them for "a
game here Thanksgiving, does not in
dictate a disposition TO meet the local
athletes, Notwithstanding the ques-
tionable victory of the northern
school eleven ove Madison a couple
of weeks ago. The local young men
we're anxious to have the compare
tive prowess of the two teams decid-
ed at a return match, which, with ia
vorable weather, should have drawn
a near record crowd TO Athletic park.
II is said that Spearfish Normal
has a husky and fast aggregation Of
gridiron warriors. and ii is believed
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-11-27

Buy your overshoes at Mckinnon's.
Mems four buckle overshoes at $3.50
per pair. other prices just as low.
Eat at Jacks.
Wanted. Everybody to see my APP
plies in the Donnelly building, West
Fourth street.-D. 7. Scott.
Wanted. Girl to do general house
work.-Mrs. ID. McKinnon.
Big 25 cent meal at Rays.
Now is the time 10 get those high
top oyershoes. Four buckles over
shoes for men at $50 per pair
ID. McKinnon a. Co.
Broken Lenses accurately dupli-
Gated while you wait. Eyes exam
ined and frames fitted.-Yaeger's
Optical Parlor.
50 i'm cash for any person bringing
to my store a standard make watch
which cannot repair.-Guy Il. Han
son, Jeweler.
Eat at Jacks.
For Rent. Furnished rooms for
sleeping, also furnished rooms for
housekeeping.-W II. Reynolds.
It's here, Margarine. as good as
butter, 80 cents per pound Frank
Peck.
Wanted. Lady clerk in McGilliv-
rays store in Junius. Inquire at the
store OF AT county auditors office.
Plenty of turkeys at Peck's Meat
Market. Phone 2243.
A.. Nelson, of Brookings, was q
Sunday visitor in the city.
ID. j. O'Connell, of Ramona. was
In the city yesterday.
Mrs. A. f. Loire, of Flandreau.
visited here yesterday.
Limburger cheese, 50 cen bricks.
at Earle l.. K~elley's. Phone 2140.
Seven room house for rent. SIS
per month.-First National Bank.
j. c. Frendberg, OF Webster. trang
acted business in the city last Satur-
day.
Joseph Henkin this afternoon de-
parted for Letcher, n. d., where he
will transact business.
Our celery is the II. s. Mammoth
California at Is cents and it is worth
the money.-Earle l.. Kelley.
Geese. ducks and chickens at
Peck's Meat Market.
VIM. Borchardt, of Ramona, has
been visiting at the home of his
brother-in-law, John r. Boyer.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-11-27
PIONEER GOES
n. Il. STACY SUCCUMBS AT HONI
HERE-CAME TO LAKE COUN-
TY 30 YEARS AGO.

The death occurred early yesterday
morning of Normal Booth Stacy, aged
so years, at his home, 507 North
Washington venue Death was due
to old age, and came after an illness
of several weeks, !
Mr.. Stacy was one of Lake county's
old settlers, and he enjoyed the es-
TEEN Of his fellow citizens. He was
born i'm Oswego county, N. Y, on
October IL, 1884. In the fall of 1854
he was married at Johnstown, Wis,
to Miss Mary Wright. Ten years
later he volunteered in the Eigh-
teenth Wisconsin regiment, and he
served throughout the civil war. Mr..
and Mrs. Stacy moved to Lake county
in 1877, and took up a homestead.
Mr.. Stacy sold his farm and moved
to Wisconsin, but later returned to
make his home in Madison. He had
resided in the city about t~wenty-four
years. Five daughters, three OF
whom are still living, were born to
Mr.. and Mrs. Stacy. He is survived
by his widow, and Mrs. j. w. Ginder
and Mrs. l.. A. Stevens, daughters, of
this city. and Mrs. Carrie Johnson, OF
Duluth. Mimi. Mrs. Johnson came to
Madison upon being informed Of her
fathers serious illness.
The funeral will be held at 2
O'Clock tomorrow afternoon at the
Baptist church. The service will be
conducted by Rev, Roy Palmerton,
and interment will be in Graceland
cemetery. The funeral will be at
tended by members of Gen. Shields
Post, G.. A. r.. of which Mr.. Stacy
was a member.