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The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-08-01
CURBS and CUTTERS
CUTTERS AND CURBS TO BE
DONE THIS WEEk-SAND
SLOW IN COMING.

The crew laying curb and gutter
for Egan avenue has reached the
railroad track-the extent of the
paving on the south end. There are
isolated patches of curb to lay, for
the most part at There are
also two blocks of curb to lay around
the central parkings north from Sec
ond street n intersection. BY the
end of the week the curb work will
have been completed.
Workmen today yer filling the
space between the new and old curbs.
preparatory to laying the extended
width of the sidewalks. In the block
north Of First street n the light
cable was not thrown beyond the
curb. and the city engineer says that
no intelligence but one of omniscence
Fan tell where it is now.
The steam shovel is e%xcavating in
Sixth street NE for the paving. The
curb and gutter on this street is com
pleted. S~urfacing for the paving is
well down toward the bridge on Egan
avenue, and Second street has been
ready for some time. The concrete
mixing machine has stood at the east
end of Second street several days
looking hungry and neglected. There
seems to be a scarcity of fodder
for it.
The paving company's plant near
the roundhouse is being built up for
the work of preparing the asphalt
and bitulithic top sheets. Great
quantities of crushed rock. sand. as
phalt and cement are being unload
ed. The great heating and mixing
plant is assuming an appearance OF
permanence. Pipe lines are being
laid. and extra boilers assembled for
steam.
The dirt being removed from the
, streets has been used TO grade W
low places in other streets. Quan
titles of ii have been used in the
bridge filling, on Third street NE
and on Fifth street NE. Much OF
the black soil was used in filling the
central parkings.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-08-01
FREE REIN GIVEN
WORK OF EXEMPTION BOARDS
STRIPPED OF RED TAPE.

Washington. ID. c.. Aug. L.
Prompt and efficient work by district
exemption boards is expected by gov
eminent officials as a result Of strip
ping all red tape from the procedure
of tribunals. President Wilson's ex
ecuttye order outlining the principles
to govern exemptions coupled with in
structiOns to the boards from Provost
Marshal General Crowder, are re
garded here as setting in motion the
last phase of the Selection process
with a momentum that insures a
minimum of confusion and delay.
The object of instructions is TO
impress the boards with the view
lect the personnel for the national
army in the shortest possible time.
To that end they have been infQrmed
that no legal precedents bind them
and that there need be no adherence
to rules of evidence or other technic
alities of court procedure.
Attorney Gen. Gregory set in mo
ton today further machinery to in
crease the size of the registration
reservoir from which the 6S7.0 00
men Of the first call are to be drawn
Thousands of men failed to register
it has been found. for ms OF
another. Through the district attor
neys the department of justice is
rounding up these men and wher
found they will be assigned number
which will insure their being called
up for examination at an early date
They will be given the serial numbers
of men near the top of the list al
ready permanently discharged fol
physical reasons
The first reports of the loca
boards on physical examinations ar
beginning to appear. AS yet, how
ever. they are not complete enougl
to make any logical deduction as L
the probable average of rejection 70
this reason.
The draft statistics of the civi
war, which showed between Is an
80 per cen rejected on this ground
still are the best guide on the ques
tions. Such figures as have com
from the local boards are in genera
harmony with the old average.
The average of reflections on phys
zeal grounds in regular army recruit
ing has been far higher. but condi
tions are entirely different with tn
~selective draft forces.
In many districts where examina
tions are proceeding a large numbe
of men have asked for affidavit
blanks on which to submit applica
lions for exemption because of dc
pendent families. This is no critic
rion of the exemptions to be grant
ed, however, as each case must b
considered on it's merits.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-08-01
SHOOTS SELF
YOUNG MAN SUICIDES AFTER A
QUARREL WITH PARENT.

Olivet. Aug. John MehlhafL
the 1~9-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs.
John +. Mehlhaff. living on a farm
near O1ivet. committed suicide by
shooting himself with a shotgun. He
donned his best clothes, then placed
the muzzle of the shotgun against
his stomach with the butt on the
floor. and with a stick taken from a
window shade pressed the trigger.
The charge passed upward through
the stomach into the chest, killing
him instantly. Previous to the sui
eide he had had a slight dispute with
his father over whether a team and
buggy or the family automobile
should be used on a trip which had
been planned. Just before going e
his room and ending his life he ask
ed his mother what became Of one
after he was dead.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-08-01
CROWDED BY MATE
HORSE LEAPS OFF HIGH BRIDGE
OVER MISSOURI.

Pierre, Aug. Militia boys.
guarding the Missouri river bridge
here, were surprised to see a large
horse suddenly appear in midair and
swim down the river. The horse
leaped from the big railroad bridge
across the Missouri at this point. A
ferry train runs between Pierre and
Fort Pierre, having coaches and
open cars for the use of horses and
vehicles. Two horses were tied to
the real of a wagon, and when the
train was half way across the bridge
they crowded forward and one push
ed out between the cars. The horse
was thus obliged to leap into the
Missouri river, and did so, tearing
his breast on the spikes on the side
of the bridge. but after diving into
! the water, swan nearly a mile In the
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-08-01

Eai NJ JACK =.
For Sale. Good milch O Sam
Brown. Phone &524.
Eat at Jacks.
Sodas. ice cream. watermelon.
canteloupe and all kinds of vege-
tables served at Rays.
Go to Millard's for SIS and 81 suits.
Wanted. A waitress and a dish
washer. Rays Restaurant.
Go to Millard's for SIS and ST suits.
For Sale. Good COW and calf
Phone 1921.
co to Millard's for SIS and 81 suits.
Fried spring chicken at Rays.
Baskets at Beck's. Clothes ham
pers. waste paper baskets and other
baskets. See Beck's window.
Go to Millard's for shoes.
For Rent. Garage. Phone 23S9.
Two girls can find employment al
Regan. the Tailor's.
Broken Lenses accurately dupli-
Gated while you wait. Eyes exam
ined and frames fitted.-Yaeger's
Optical Parlor.
50 i'm cash to any person bringing
to my store a standard make watch
/ cannot repair.-Guy T.. Hanson.
Go TO Millard's Tor shoes.
For Rent. Four rooms for light
housekeeping. A. Mrs. Eta Hall
Phone 3S41.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-08-01
TO THE PUBLIC.

The Lake county commissioners
have had made and placed at the dis
posal of the public three drag lines
for use in case of drowning accidents
at the lakes. The drag lines have
been placed at the fire station in
Madison, at the farm home of John
Anderson at Lake Herman and at the
boathouse at Lake Madison, where
they may be obtained for use at a
moments notice.-County Commits
sioners.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-08-01
COMPANY SIGNALS
COMPANY u LEARNS TO SPELL
NV AND CAT-ONE MAN
Is DISCHARGED.

One man is to be discharged from
this contingent of Company E as a
result of the examinations conducted
by the federal officers last Thurs
day. Clarence Holman will from
this be excused on account of defec-
tive eyes. The average of manhood
in the company is thus seer to be
high.
For the past three days the com
pany has been drilled in open forma-
ton matters. Bayonet drills were
given for a short time today-with-
out bayonets or guns, however. They
just went through the motions. They
went through a longer drill in soma
phore signaling. Some of the men
know all the letters, all of the men
know some of the letters, but not all
the men know all the letters. To-day
many of them learned how to spell
Cow" and eat"
There is no information received
as to when they will be called TO the
concentration camp. Officer Wad-
den said today that he would like to
get their equipment and have them
10 Work Win mere TOT TWO OF three
weeks more. In the present circum-
stances of shoes untitled for the
work, for instance. he says that they
cannot get the marching and hiking
, practice they should have. And
there is no chance to learn the man.
ual Of arms without the arms them.
selves to practice with. However, i
will all come about either here or il
the camp to which they are sent.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-08-01

The board of education will receivg
bids for painting and vanishing thu
school buildings, according to speci.
fications on file in the clerks office
Bids received up TO 8 p. m. Au-
gust s., 10Th. II. Holdridge
Clerk.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-08-01
FRANK LITTLE
LYNCHED BY MOB

Butte, Mont, Aug. /, 4:30 p. M
Special: Frank Little, a member of
the executive board OF the Industrial
Workers of the World and promi-
nent in labor troubles in Arizona,
was taken from a lodging house by
marked men and hanged to a rail
road trestle on the outskirts of the
city.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-08-01
MUSCLE SORENESS RELIEVED

Unusual work. bending and lifting or
strenuous exercise is a strain on the
muscles. they become sore and stiff. you
are crippled and in pain. Sloan's Lini-
ment brings you quick relief, easy to
apply, IL penetrates without rubbing and
drives out the soreness. A clear, liquid,
cleaner than mussy plastcrs or ONT
ments, IL does not stain the skin or clog
the pores. Always have a bottle handy
for the pains aches of rheumatism. govt.
lumbago, grippe. bruises. Stiffness,
backache and all external pain. Al your
druggist. rs cents.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-08-01

Insure buildings and live stock in
the Farmers Mutual Tornado Insur-
ance company. of Madison. S. d. Or
gained n year. $4,000, 900 OF in
surance written first year. Rates
less than half of old line insurance.
Covers Lake, Moody, Brookings,
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-08-01

kingsbury, Miner, McCook and Min
nehaha counties. See local repre-
sentatives, G. j. Johnson, F.. j. Krug
OF j. l.. Sunde.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-08-01

swift current. and landed on an ISL
and below, where he was rescued and
his wounds dressed. with no appar-
ent permanent injury.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-08-01

Ladies who are working on COM
fort kits will please hand them in on
Thursday afternoon without fail.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-08-01

Quality Service is The Daily Lead
er's watchword In news, printing and
advertising. Try us.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-08-01
THE CITY.
FORECAST.

Fair tonight and Thursday:
warmer Thursday west portion.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-08-01
LOCAL NEWS.

Eat at Jacks.
For Sale. Good milch ~ Sam
Brown. Phone 2524.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1917-01-27

ceived any instruction. Mr.. Schloss
learned that she might be benefited
by treatment under a specialist, and
it was the work Of only a short time
before Pin. Bluff men, women and
children had subscribed the fund
needed to pay the child's expenses for
the treatment, the specialist having
rendered his own services free. Since
May last, with her mother as COM
pany, Ethel has been at Brooklyn, and
regularly bright, cheering and cheer
full letters came from her, often with
drawings, and always with express
sions most optimistic for eventual
total recovery and happiness. Ethel
was ycrsing on young womanhood,
being nearly Is years of ase. In the
popular mind, she IS still Little
Ethel,' as she was termed when,
while about / years old, the people
OF Pine Bluff displayed their open
heartedness and sympathy by sub
scribing the money they hoped would
restore her health and full physical
mowers
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1917-01-27
URGE TAYLOR TO
SUPPORT BILL
FOR SUFFRAGE
Continued from page one.)

in his experience in Wyoming. he hal
never seen the women introduce or
support any measure that was not for
the bctterment of existing conditions.
He paid high tribute to women as act
i've workers in governmental affairs.
and expressed the confident belief
that the time is near when women
throughout the country will have the
right of suffrage.
Miss Josephine Miller who will
leave this afternoon for Stuttgart. al
so made an inspiring and enthusiasts
tic talk. Miss Miller made it PLAZA
TO her hearers that she expects to 10
able to cast vote in Arkansas within
the next two or three years, and be-
fore she concluded, so contagious was
her optimism her hearers were about
ready to agree with her that the fight
is almost won. Miss Mjller's suggc;~
tons were heartily approved and she
informed the meeting tat she will de-
vote all Of her time this forenoon to
aid in obtaining signatures to the Pc
titions to be forwarded to Congress-
man Taylor
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1917-01-27
Every one is most cordially invit-
ed to attend these services.
First christian Church.

Corner Sixth avenue and Beech
street, A. Homer Jordan, pastor.
Our interesting Bible school meets
at GAS. Note the change in time. We
have in this school most interesting
classes and people of all ages will
find a place here. Be a booster for
this part of the work. We expect all
the members of the church who can
possibly do so to be present in this
department of the work.
Morning worship at 10:43. Subject
of sermon, THE Enthronement of the
Book
Our Christian Endeavor society
meets at $50 o'clock. This is one OF
the most enthusiastic and interesting
departments of our work, and young
people attending will find most up
lifting service.
Evening worship at 1880. The sub
ject of the sermon will be, Cor
formation VS.. Transformation. The
evening service is brief, bright ant
brotherly. Come and see for yourself
This church seeks to be as "a house
by the side Of the road and the trienc
of man." Brother man come in.
Mid-week prayer service Wednes
day evening at 7:45.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1917-01-27
Backache Is Discouragine
But Not so Bad Ii You Know How to
Reach the Cause.

Nothing more discouraging than a
constant backache. Lame when you
awaken, pains pierce you when you
bend or lift. It's hard to work or to
rest. Backache often indicates bad
kidneys. Pine Bluff people recon-
mend Doan's Kidney Pills. Read this
case:
Mrs. Minnie Green, SOC Main St.,
Pine Bluff, says: "Some time ago
felt that my kidneys weren't in good
shape. l had a steady, dull ache in
my back and sweeping or lifting any,
thing was almost impossible. I felt
worn-out and tired and had awful
headaches. Dizzy spells and specks
before my eyes bothered me and my
sight often blurred. l had great
deal of trouble from the kidney secre-
tions, too. So many people had used
Doan's Kidney Pills with such good
results, that l got box at Seawell's
Drug Store. After taking few doses,
l could see a change for the better.
I used two boxes in all and l have
never felt the least pain in my back
since and my kidneys have been
normal"
Price SOC at all dealers. Don't
simply ask for kidney remedy-get
Doan's Kidney Pills-the same that
Mrs. Green had. Foster Milburn Co.,
Props, Buffalo, N. Y.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1917-01-27
Pine Bluffs LakeD@d Problem is
Going TO the General Assembly
Committee Flood Control Decides to Ask for Crea-
ton of Special District to Prevent Frequent In
undation of Large Area.

Important progress vas achieved
last night at a meeting Of the Com
mittee of Fifteen on Flood Control,
virtually the full mem hership Of the
committee being in attendance.
Decision was reached to prepare
for the organization of the necessary
improvement district, through legisla-
tive action, by causing formal adver-
tlsement to be made of such intention,
and it was decided also 10 arrange for
meetings of the taxpayers. that the
details Of the plans decided upon by
the committee might be formally ex-
Ilained to all persons interested, d.
rectly or indirectly.
Major. w. j. Parkes presented to
the committee his plans and estimates
of cost of the several different
schemes proposed. and after a full
discussion it was decided that within
the next few days he will present 70
the committee q formal report cover.
ing fully all the details of two plans
consi5er feasible. His report will
be given to the press for publication.
and copies of the report, with accom- :
panying maps, will be placed in the
hands Of the various members of the
Nmmittee, and with other persons,
a list Of whom will be published In
terested property owners will be ex-
pected then to acquaint themselves
with the details of the plan, by study
ing them at the most convenient
place
It was ordered that notice be pup
lishcd Of the intention of the com =
nlittee to apply TO the Legislature for
the passage Of an act to create the
necessary improvement district to
Garry out such plan as may be agreed
upon. thus to comply with the law
governing the introduction of local
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1917-01-27

Little Ethel Toussaint died yester-
day, at the hospital in Brooklyn where
she has been under the care and
treatment of specialists since May OF
last year.
J. c. Schloss, who was the head Of
the movement a year ago when re-
suited in the raising of the popular
fund with which the expenses Of the
treatment were refrayed, received the
news yesterday afternoon, in a tele
fran from Mrs. Toussaipt. who has
been at Brooklyn with her daughter,
and who is now Ell route to ST. Louis.
with the poor little deformed body,
which is at last free of'all its pain.
Soon after the receipt of the tele.
gram, the news became generally
known, and everywhere il Wa Re
ceived with sorrow and sincere re-
Toussaint as it's own little foster
child, and just as the whole city had
helped raise the money 10 cure her,
SO the whole city mourncd her Death.
Quite number OF the friends Of the
child instructed the Davis Floral com
pany to see that flowers We're placed
on the little coffin, at Jacksonville.
ILL.,, where the funeral will be held
Sunday afternoon, in all likelihood.
News of the death of the little girl
came as a particular shock because
letters from her and her mother, only
a few days ago, indicated that she was
in fine spirits and showing ind, "a
tons of continued Improvement under
the electric and massage treatment
she was receiving. In her letter to
Mr. Schloss, Mrs. Toussaint asked
that Mr.. Schloss break the news to
the childs father, E. T. Toussaint,
which Mr. Schloss did. heartbrcakns
as was the task. Mr. Toussaint left
last night for ST. Louis. whore this
afternoon he Will join his wife, and
they will accompany the body of their
youngest child to Jacksonville, where
Alma and Harold Toussaint. elder sis
ter and brother of Ethel, are making
their home with Mrs. Toussaints
mother
Just little more than year ago,
Pine Bluff people had their attention
drected to Ethel Toussaint by Mr..
Schlcss. The child was without th,.
power to use either arms or legs, as
result, according to physicians, II
an attack of infantile paralysis in her
haywood. She possessed marked ar
I" 7~+ I'D holding pen, pencil
VI brush with her teeth, she was able
10 make drawings which surprised art
c'luos although she had never re-
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1917-01-27
bills
Desire Free Discussion.

1t was the idea of the committee
that two weeks be allowed property
owners to acQuaint themselves with
the plans and estimates of cost sub
mitted, and it was ordered that pub
lid mass meeting Of property owners
Of Pine Bluff and vicinity be called,
to be held at the coui' house Friday
night, February g. at s o'clock, to
discuss the matter. If for any reason
the court house cannot be obtained.
announcement will be made later OF
the rlace for the meeting.
As one Of the plans is based on
taking the drainage water to Bayou
Bartholomew. it was agreed that the
owners of lands southeast of the city
be reGuestel TO meet the committee
for a discussion Of SUCH plan, at the
city hall, on Saturday, February 8, at
8 p. IN. jefferson county's state sen
ator and representatives will be given
special invitation 10 attend this
meeting.
All the plans considered contem
plate making suitable provision for 4
separate disposal OF the city sewage
at all times, and Of its being pumpel
into the river in times of high water.
"The committee expressed an ear
nest wish that all our taxpayers give
the mater their earnest consideration
and be prepared TO ACT for the best
interest of Pine Bluff, said Chairman
J. e. Eoycc last night. Major Parkes
has made 3 thorough survey and study
Of tho situation and the committee
has given its earnest attention to the
matter, and they hope cur people Will
join them in q cordial effort to free
our city from the menace that has
confronted us SO often in the past"
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1917-01-27
Devise key-Making Machine.

A key-makins machine that will du-
plicate accurately a Yale, Corbin. or
similar key, in one minute, has been
introduced. All that is necessary is Il
blank and the key is duplicated. The
key is placed in one clamp, the blank
in another. The guide disk touches the
key, the wheel the corresponding part
of the blank, as it is reVolved. a hand
lever is moved from left to right, until
the wheel stops grinding. The machine
is so simple anyone can run it.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1917-01-27
SHAKE INTO YOUR SHOES

Aliens Foot-Ease, the antiseptic
powder to be shaken into the shoes
and sprinkled into the foot bath. 1t
relieves painful, swollen, smartins
feet and takes the sting out Of the
corns and bunions. Nothing gives
such quick and permanent relief for
sweating, callous, tired, aching feet as
Aliens FOot-Ease, the standard rem
edy for % years. Sold by druggists
everywhere, 25c Always use it to
break in new shoes. Trial package
FREE. Address Allen S. Olmstead
lie Roy n. Y. Advt
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1917-01-27
Broken Ties Hard to Replace.

A chord, stronger or weaker, ia
snapped asunder in every parting, and
times busy fingers are not practiced
in replacing broken ties. Meet again
you may; will it be i'm the same way?
with the same sympathies? with the
same sentiments? VIII the souls, hur
rying on in diverse paths, unite once
more, as if the interval had been n
dream? Rarely, rarely !---Bulwer.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1917-01-27
Handling Ones Fortune.

We should manage our fortune like
our constitution enjoy it when good,
have patience when bad, and never APP
ply violent remedies but in cases Of
necessity.-La ROchefoucauld.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1917-01-27
Cuban Lumber Imports.

Cuba imports annually about 6,OO0,-
600 feet of lumber. This consists, for
the most part, of pine, spruce, fir, and
is imported in the form of inch boards,
running from 6 to - inches in width;
planks two and three inches thick
and of various widths, and deals sawn
to various dimensions to conform to
orders received.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1917-01-27
When Changing Name Of Vessel.

A vessel whose name is to be
changed must first prove itself to have
no debts or other imputations against
its good name in any of the ports it
has habitually made, the purpose be-
ing to prevent assumption of an alias.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1917-01-27
They Help.

Men with knack of getting rich
are always able to hire plenty of
financial experts at comparatively low
salaries to help with the details.