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The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1919-10-08
COL. G. s. PRICES
AUCTION SALE DATES
LOCAL NEWS

Fred StoltZman is transacting bust
ness in Wentworth today.
Mrs. John Berther, of Ramona, had
dental work looked after in this city
yesterday
Hans Urdahl departed for Akron,
Ia, where he has real estate matters
to safeguard.
Andrew Lee went to Rutland this
morning to see how things are pro-
crossing on his farm near that place.
Miss Frances Meske and Miss Elna
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1919-10-08
J. Chris Schultz
The Old Reliable Druggist
Buy it from Guy T.. Hanson, if il

Buy it from Guy e. Hanson, if it
is diamonds or watches, where you
find the largest assortment.
Rest delightfully."- while enjoying
ices and drinks at Buds place.
He is not giving her the best un-
less he treats her to Fem Bros ice
ream at Osborn's.
80 i'm cash for any person bringing
to my store a standard make watch
| cannot repair.-Guy e. Hanson.
City property loans. / make them
at lowest interest rates.-F. j.
Mnndt.
Lost. Small white pig. Reward.
Frank Gray, PIG Union avenue s.,
or phone Daily Leader.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1919-10-08
Wall Paper
Cleanup

In order to make room for our coming new
stock of Wall Papers we are condensing our
stock to make more room. In the meantime
we will give you rs per cent discount on all
papers on hand this week.
Evening journal., 1919-10-17
A Remarkable Profit Sharing Furniture Sale
WiImington's Most Sensa-
tionaI Selling Event

Crowds have been and crowds will
continue to come This statement is made
and supported on the strength of the in
ducements we have offered Just at times
when prices in every direction are advanc-
ing, we are making reductions, and we
want to add that the reductions in question
are not on few scattered items, but our
entire stock is offered at prices truly SEN
sational. Our salesforce has been en-
larged, our delivery vans have been in
creased. We are, therefore, not only in
a position to save you money, but are
also in position to serve you promptly.
Evening journal., 1919-10-17

from which point the ransom demand
ed was promptly sent.
Attempts Of other enslayed men anc
women to esacpe were cruelty frus-
trated
In several cases the foot was pierced
behind the ankle and an iron ring was
inserted by which the slaves were
chained
But cruelest OF all was the fate OF
three strong men whose feet the LolOs
placed IN hot stone after rubbing them
with beef Fat. This produced a har-
dening and swelling OF the feet. the
outer layer Of skin becoming imper-
vious TO feeling
This process caused great agony 20
the victims. who were still unable TO
work when Kng-Sh left the Lolos'
country.
Later their enlarged feet will make
them more capable of rough work. the
Lolos explained Also they will be rec
ognized in all Lolo villages as slaves,
so their escape will be impossible.
After kang-Sh's return 10 Tachienlu
the Military Governor OF Szechuan call
ed upon the Governor OF Nunnan for
help. From the latter province Colonel
Hua crossed the LolO frontier, river
ihht runs into the Yangtze, and in
nlcted severe punishment.
Several hundred Chinese slaves were
set free. Many Of these had enlarged
feet such as Kang-Sih described.
Demands are made that the Chinese
Government make a clean sweep OF the
Lolo country.
The Lolos are not Chinese. They
were here before the Chinese came
They bear the same relation TO Chinese
that the red Indians do TO Americans
They are remnants OF the "savages'
mentioned in earlier Chinese chronicles
OF the Southwest provinces. They are
said to be racially related TO the gyp-
sizes. Their eyes have no Monaghan
drOop.' They are miners and metal
workers.
The Chinese Republic recognizes the
Lol0s as independent OF the central gov
eminent. along with the Anaotse and
The people Of ChOang-KOla0, in South
3rn China, against whom similar mill
larry campaigns have now been started
Evening journal., 1919-10-17
CENTURY WAR
BREAKS OUT AGAIN
Lolos and Chinese Fighting
on Border After Raids
Like Indians Made.
COMMISSIONER HELD
UNTIL RANSOMED


TASHIENLU, shina, oct. i6.-This is
the story Of IA war which has attracted
little If any attention in Europe and
America.
lt is the war between the Chinese
Hepublic and the prlncipality Of the
Lolos.
Centuries ord. il had famed anew
since Lolo tribesmen captured a Chi
nese frontier commissioner and held
him for ransom.
lie was held captive 30 days, and
1900 tacls 81, iO0) were paid for his
release.
The Lolos live in a mountainous
territory nearly surrounded by the Chi
nese province Of Szcchuan.
Their hcadmen accepted pay from
the Chinese Government TO keep roads
free from robbers.
Officials in Szechuan held up this
payment. Presumably the money found
Us way into other hands.
Immediately the Lolo headmen turn
ed their subjects loose TO slay and
pilage.
They even revived the slave trade
Chinese peasants were driven into cap
iiNiiy aud forced labor. Some were
sold in Central ASH
Finally a caravan OF 700 Chinese
crossing the Taliangshan mountains to-
gether for protection was attacked by
1000 Lolos.
The small Chinese military escort
fed. Several Chinese were killed and
wounded.
Two hundred men. women and chill
dren We're driven into captivity.
Among them was Kang-Slh Ii, who
was returning from Chlna's southern
most province. Yunnan. TO his official
post as frontier commissioner for the
province Of Szechuan, at Tachieulu.
From this man, after his capture.
the story OF the ieid was obtained.
Tie was fed upon coarse cornmeal
cakes. such as the LOlo eat themselves.
and at night herded with the cattle.
without covering for his body apart
from the clothes he wore The wealth
or was warm, so he did not suffer much
from exposure
Those taken with him who were
younger and stronger We're put 10 agri- |
cultuIui work during the day. and at
night were tied up TO prevent escape. |
Certain Chinese small traders have !
liberty to 90 in and out among the 4
LolOs. and through these the commits |
siOner communicated with his friends 4
outside. 10 procure assistance and re- |
lease. In the absence OF writing mate /
rials, he used such primitive means as
charcoal and piece OF wood TO con-
Ney a message TO the Chinese traders.
BY way OF response. this brought him 1
pen, ink and paper, by which he was ]
able TO write more fully OF his posi- /
tiOn
The letter was taken TO Yuehhsi. and
from there telegrnphed TO Techienlu ]
Evening journal., 1919-10-17
"ONLY One THING
BREAKS MY COLD"
THAT'S Dr. Girg'S New Discovery for
Fifty Years a COld-Breaker."

~ OTHING but sustained quality
~ and unfailing effectiveness can
arouse such enthusiasm. Moth
ing but sure relief from stubborn old
colds and Onrushlng new ones. grippe,
throat-tearing coughs. and Group could
have made Or. Kings New Discovery
the nationally popular and standard
remedy it is today.
Fifty years old and always reliable.
Good for The whole family. a bottle in
the medicine cabinet means a short
lived cold or cough. 60c. and 81 i.20.
All druggists.
Evening journal., 1919-10-17
Stubborn Bowels Tanned

Positive in action. yet natural. COM
Portable, pleasant Dr. Kings New Life
Pills are a boon 10 bowels that need
assistance. They eliminate fermenting
waste and put the system in normal
shape. All druggists- a bottle.
Evening journal., 1919-10-17
To the Working Man
To the Faithful Wage Garner
To the Time Payment Buyer

We extend a most gracious welcome.
You have helped us in the past, you have
been our friends in days gone by. Today,
in your time Of need, we are putting forth
every effort to show an appreciation. To-
day. when all prices are advancing, we are
bringing ours down. Today, when credit
is hard to get we are offering you terms
most liberal. Today our doors are open
and will remain open to the time-payment
buyer. All we ask is that you make
small deposit and then try and pay us
little each week.
Evening journal., 1919-10-17

This Is very attractive Adam
Table. IN perfect condition. Large
size triple mirrors beautifully fin
ished. ut price exceedinly reason
able can be matched II desired,
with ehlnonler.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-04-05
GrinneII and Vicinity.

Special to Times Republican.
Grinnell. April Rev. T.. w. Cross
VIII resume his pastorate Of the Con-
eregational church here. after a year
and halt spent as army I. VI. :. /.
secretary and regimental chaplain N
France, with the sermon Of tomor-
row morning. Ii is planned that all
world-war veterans in the city and
near vicinity shall meet at the Mer-
chants National Bank at 10: 80 in the
church. where seats VIII have been
reserved for them. as a marx Of espa-
cial welcome and esteem for the re-
turned soldier preacher. At the eve
ming service at which Mr. Cross viii
also preach. Mrs. Ferguson Christian
Bump whose husband. Cap; Sumner
Bump. is stiil in France or on his way
across the water. will sing a solo.
Mrs. Cross IS stfll in Minneapolis sut=
fering from pleurisy.
On Thursday. April e the Eastern
Star Of this city will hold an after
noon and evening session with the
worthy grand matron and patron ard
Mrs. Bessie Challed. thirteenth district
instructor as visitors and Instructors
in the work OF the order.
Mrs. George J.. Pierce has been ~
Riverside. H.. 10 attend the funeral
of her father. who died at the home If
his son. DR.. s. s Fuller. early in the
week.
At 80 O'Clock on Wednesday eve.
ming. at the home Of the brides par
ents. MIR. and Mrs. G. 9. Cole. OF 1888
Spring street. Miss Carmen Cole and
Lyman Inman, Of Nontezuma. were
made husband and wife by the minis
trations Of Pastor w W. Woodburn.
Of the United Presbyterian church. It
was a quiet wedding followed by a
supper served by the mother OF the
bride. Out OF town guests were Mrs.
Sharer and Mr.. and Mrs. VIII Cum
MINIS Of Montezuma- The young cou-
pie are at home for the present at the
Cole home.
Albert Hink. who has bought two
farms within the past year, held a
sale on the McMurray farm on Thurs
day that totaled about $40, 900. A hun
dred and seventy-five head OF cattle
were included in the live stock bunch.
and the prices are reported as high.
Fay NJ. Corrough is one of the very
lucky ones who were in great peril. yet
escaped with life and with compare
lively light mutilation. He was in tie
ST. Mihiel drive beginning Sept. II and
kept on till the 2ist of October. when
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-04-05
Gun Squad. Needed
IN Cedar Rapids

Cedar Rapids. April 5.--ORe week
ago1a s-year-old girl who attends one
Of the public schools was taken te the
state university hospital she had
been outraged ind xas suffering OF n
communicable disease
About two weeks ago l9ycOr- old
girl who attends public school dis
appeared while between her home and
the class room, Later she was found
at Mount Vernon. unconscious. She
had been outraged. Those who saw
her first. persons Of medical eNpe-
riencc, asserted then, and swear now.
that she had been druggcd. She was
brought To a Cedar Rapids hospital
from which she has been released,
A l5-year-old girl who attends n
Cedar Rapids public school recently
gave birth 10 a baby whose father, II
e alleged 81 investigated sauthority.
is Greek.
A i4-year-old sirl and her l9-yeRr-
old sister who attend Cedar Rapids
public school have been compelled by
their mother To accept the attention
OF Greeks who pay the mother n cas7
for her children.
given o. Miss Mary d Castor. teacher
Of hygiene in the schools ot Cedar
Rapids. u woman Of twelve years cN-
perleuce in nursing and social service.
To date not one single arrest has
been made Of the iends who are en-
dangerinC Cedar Rapids children. de-
spite the fact that evidence that would
warrant the apprehension Of certain
individuals is at hand and easily OBJ
tainable
= physician 81 large practice "vinced
no sGrpr 80 when informed Of the sit
uat.on made known hv Miss Castor.
There are between one and two dozen
cases 81 his nature in Cedar Rapids
every wear"
Other physicians toll Of treating
girls under 10 years OF age for diseases
that could come only as the results Of
attacks by men.
Miss CASTOR gives information re
gardlng certain reniezvoUsrof Greeks
which. # correct. should prompt the
police department in immediately TAX
ing action. The teacher OF hygiene
has made Investigations. in Cedar
Rapids that were productive OF aston
lshiuG information. Her work has
been Of intense value here and that
value would he multiplied II the police
department would assume a more ag-
gressiye attitude, in the opinion of
persons who were originally response
ble for the coming OF a school nurse to
Cedar Rapids.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-04-05

me, epesnv ,shen .shAt killed one com
rade and wounded two others close
beside HIM went thru his left arm.
taking OUT section OF the larger bone
and entering the abdomen, lie came
hack 10 Camp, Merritt on Dec. "a and
was transferred 20 Camp Dodge. from
which he has a thrty-day furloush,
a part Of which he is spending In this
city with his bride, They have been
visiting at Arkoe. Mo.
Grinnell has held very succession
telephone operators school extending
over two days. There were over thirty
operators present representing Oska-
loosa. Malcolm, New Sharon, Lynnville,
Montezuma, Sewburg and Grinnell eN-
changes.
ON Wednesday afternoon. at the
Baptist parsonage. Rev. y. ]. Peter
son united in marriage Miss Lola NJ,
Haltermsn and Mr.. Emmett X. Small.
Of Fort Dodge. The bride Is Grin
nell girl and one of the Clerking force
in the NJ. l.. Hunt variety store. The
groom is harness moker. Their
home IL 10 be in Fort Dodge. The
groom is recently back from service
in the army.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-04-05
PRINCIPAL Brown Resigns.

Burlington, April 4.-The decision OF
George A Brown to resign as prin-
cipal Of the Burlington high school TO
take up his duties as principal Of the
high school at Colorado Springs. Colo.
was announced yesterday. Mr.. Brown
stated his intention TO leave the city
TO ". T. Mcfarland, chairman Of the
committee OF the board Of education
with whom ne has been negotiating.
The services of Mr.. Brown as prin-
cpal Of the high school will terminate
on Friday April II and ne will leave
soon after for the western city 10 as
sumo his work there.
Selection Of a successor 10 NJ.
Brown has not been made. The board
Of education has several applicants for
the position. but no decision has been
reached as 10 which will be seelcted.
A man from ont Of the city will be
chosen. II is likely that the appoint
msnt will be made at a meeting 81 the
board the latter part Of the month.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-04-05
ne! 4: 1: ]! ! |! !. $ oles
Was A mere SKELETON
FROM LUNG TROUBLE
GAINED asI5 POUNDS IN 20 DAYS,
AND cOMPl ETElY RECoV-
Erred HEALTH.

when my health failed a rev
months ago. several physicians 1Ola
me / had consumption and refused TO
take my case-that might last longer
in higher climate but that il was only
a question OF time with me. I was
soon reduced to a mere skeleton. weigh
ing only 100 pounds. and was hardly
able TO walk.
FINALLY a friend told me that Nlks
Emulsion had cured him and persUad-
ed me TO try il. BY the time ! had
used two bottles | noticed a decided I'M
provernent. l began TO grow stronger.
In IS days. l had gained 2Sl2 pounds.
l have now taken % bottles and am
happier than words can tell 10 think l
have regained my health. | weigh
more, am stronger and in better health
than have been in the past 10 years.
Milks Emulsion saved my lfe."-Chas.
w. Byers, 20liz Chestnut ST, Terre
Haute, Ind.
When success has been achieved in
hundreds of cases just as hopeless as
this, it seems unwise for any victim 10
deny himself a trial of Milks Emulsion.
II can do no harm in any case And
il costs nothing TO try.
Milks Emulsion is a pleasant, nutri-
tive food and a corrective medicine. Il
restores healthy, natural bowel action,
doing away with all need OF pills and
quickly puts the digestive organs in
shape to assirnilats food. AS q builder
os Slesh and strength. Milks Emulsion
is strongly recommended TO run down
nervous people, and II has produced
amazing results in many cases OF IL
berculosis OF the lungs. Chronic stOm-
ach trouble and constipation are
promptly extraordinarily in one day.
1t works ike magic on coughs and
colds.
This - the-oniy solid emulsion made,
Eand 50 pa1atabls MAT it is eaten with
|epoon Hike fes cream. A truly wonder
.fA 2stScine fof weak. sickly children.
No nAttW bow severe your case, you
.ere urged 10 Try MiIks Emulsion under
this gsssantee-Take six bottles home
with you. use II according to direc-
fffons and II not satisfied with the re-
lsults, your money will be promptly re-
funded. Price soc and S1.20 per bottle.
The Aflks Emulsion Co, Terre Haure.
Ind Sold and recommended BY all
tlead1n8 Druggists.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-04-05
EI5ors News Notes.

Special to Times Republican.
EIdora. Aprll "a. r. Riley and =,
Z. Newell left today for Wichita and
ether points in Kansas on "a business
mission of a few days.
County Agent Ben II. Walker is
home from Owatonna, MINI, where he
had gone on a business mission and
where ne was taken seriously sick
with tonsilitis and was compelled 10
remain in a hospital for several days.
Angus: Eepschsl is having built a
neat addition TO his home in the Sec
ond ward.
What is known as the herman prop
erty is undergoing extensive repairs.
Thomas Larson recently bought this
property and viii make OF II modern
residence property.
County Clerk q. r. Edwards is back
in the office again, after several days
sickness with tonsilitis.
Ex-county Clerk 6. w. Jones, who
has been at Camp Meade for number
of months as one of Uncle Sans SOL
diers, arrived home Friday. having re-
cejved an honorable discharge
NJ. \. Smith. who for several weeks
has been confined 10 his room by i'll
ness. is now improving and believed TO
be on the way 10 entirely recover his
health.
Victory gardens are again TO be the
rule in E,idora this season. Many park
ings have been plowed up and will be
utilized in an effort to cut down the
cost Of living and give work to the
unemployed.
Superintendent Will A. Pye is home
from Waterloo. where he attended a
meeting of the Northeastern Iowa
Teachers association.
The farmers who last fall sowed
wheat are reporting an excellent
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-04-05
Brief News Of Hampton.
,cial To Observation-Disclosures.

Special TO IlNlts- Ntpupl.NtlA'
Hampton. April 5.--Business Is good
Mt the Lutheran hospital judging by
the number of out-of-town people VINO
visit there. according TO local bnsmen.
II IS reported that go passengers
were carried 10 or from that lnsttu-
tion during the month OF March.
Rev. f. NJ. Vittum, Of Grtnnell WI!
preach nj the Conversational cAureh
Sunday morning and evening.
Elmer Page. who has seen service
overseas. has been visiting relatives
and friends at Geneva before going 70
his home at Dell Rapids, :. d.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Hannah, OF
Ingham township, are the parents OF
a girl.
Miss Nellie Walker is here from
Washington. u. c., for visit with
her friends She expects TO return to
Washingt ton in q short time.
LLOYD y. Darling. whose parents,
Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Darling. reside
here. has been returned to a camp in
Virginia. after eight months spent in
France with the Thirty seventh engi-
neers.
DIT. 4. J. Hobson was called TO
Valentine, Neb.. a few days ago ny
the serious illness Of sister who re-
sides at that place.
Frank ]. Although and Merle T..
Andrews have gone to Blunt, :. D.
and Will operate a farm near that
place, owned by DR.. l. f. Hacker,
Mrs Although will visit with friends
at Milwaukee for two weeks and then
go to her new home.
Miss Daisy Shroyer is carrying her
arm in "a sling. the result OF crankin2
a cranky Ford.
4 sacred concert will he given by
the choir OF the Methodist church me
evening of Easter Sunday. April 20.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-04-05

Des MONIES. April a-rharles Witt.
secretary to Governor ". l.. Harding.
ou the stand IN Eath5uu pardon
inquiry yesterday afternoon, could
no, acgoun, for $500 hr deposited IN a
Dos Motnes bark during the period
from Sep. 3 auul oct. )
on Sept. II he made d deposit Of
$3.50. on Sept. - h. mad~ a deposit
Of $3.50 and on oct. 8 h~ made de-
pos.t Of $50.
He said mis- eh"uk-his pay as sec
rotary To- the governor which amount
ed 10 Sl5O-was IN the deposit oS $3.50
made on Oct ;. outs de OF that he
said he couldn't account for the rest
OF the money.
He said ne did not know where he
got the $3.50 he deposited on Sept. i
pr on sept, II " the 500 in additional
10 the $3.50 he deposited on OCJ. 5
You realize Mr. Witt. that your eN-
PLANTATION s absolutely unsatisfactory q"
said CHEF Council Byers.
4 know that" replied Wiz, but
cant recOllecr where / got the money
Made Heavy Deposits.
According To Wits bank book
which was introduced as evidence he
made the following deposits from sept.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-04-05
Wire Workers Strike.
Special 10 Times Rnpublican


Clinton. April 4.-The employees of
the Clinton factory Of the AMERICAN
Wire Fabrics company are out on a
strike, which was called by the union
to secure an eight hour day with ten
uUurs pay according ~ the present
scale. -
The company refused to grant the
eight hours for the ten hours pay. and
also TO pay time and a half for time
over eight hours. Seventy men and
women are out and the plant is closed
down.
The Coils company has not reached
an agreement with it's employees, and
the plant is still closed, apparently
without any immediate hopes Of re-
Stunning operations.
The furniture factories Of Clinton
have reached an agreement with their
men giving them a nine-hour day for
the old ten hour schedule of pay, and
time and half for overtime.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-04-05
PHYSICALLY FIT
5 AT ANY AGE

II int age, it's careless living that
5uts men down and out" Keep your
internal organs in good condition and
ron VII always be physically fit.
The kidneys are the most over
worked organs in the human body.
when they break down under the
strain and the deadly uric acid &C,
cumulates and crystalizes look out.
These lhaxp crystals tear and scratch
tnt deGeate urinary channels causing
excraciating pain and set up lrrlta-
tions which may cause premature de-
Yeneration and often do turn into
badly Bright's Disease.
One Of the first warnings OF slug
y,sh kidney action is pain or sufness
b the small Of the back, loss OF appe-
lite, INDIGESTION or rheumatism.
10 not wait until the danger Is upon
1ou. At the first indication of trouble
70 after the cause at once. Get trIai
bsx Of GOLD MEDAL Harlem On
Capsules, imported direct from the
laboratories in Holland, They VIII give
simost immediate relief. If for any
cause they should not, your money VI
IS refunded But be sure TO get GOtD
NEDAIA None other is genuine. In
-.4iaA hAxea. three sizes. h..
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-04-05
Mail Carriers Agents For Stamps.
Special to Times Republican.

SpEEIdI -FbpUUIICdn.
Des Moines, April Until state
wide list of agencies for tho handling of
the United States war savings and
United States thrift stamps is COM
'pletely organized the two million Iowa
buyers Of stamps in 1913 who desire to
continue their systematic saving by
purchase OF these little government
securities may always obtain stamps
from the mail carrier. Uncle Sans
postnen all arc authorized agents Of
the treasury department and will ac-
cept all orders for either thrift or war
savings stamps.
Within few weeks Il Is expected
selling agencies will be established In
all OF the leading stores and public
places In every city and town OF Iowa.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-04-05

growth. tAs MIL ~intsr proving % be
esrecialiyrflne fsr W cereal
fe Mrs. Aaron Jenkers livi0g 10 the
Third ward In sesafined To- her .1sosne
by illness. Mrs. Jonker 10 oDe Of the
pioneers Of this section III Iowa.