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The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1919-04-16

Reasonable Grounds for Estimating
That Influenza Has Cost the Lives
of Six Million Persons.

Though estimates of deaths owe the
whole world from any single epidemic
are very difficult TO form, there seem
to be reasonable grounds for believing
that some 100000 persons have per-
ished Of influenza and pneumonia dur
ing the last comparatively few weeks
Business has been interfered with by
the epidemic in every country in the
world, and enormous losses both in
earning power and in trade have been
suffered. The cost of the influenza
war" cannot be reckoned, but that 1t is
colossal does not admit of doubt.
This plague, then, generally regarded
with equanimity, is, it would seem, five
times more deadly than war. 1t has
been estimated that the war caused the
death Of 20,0O0,00O persons in four and
One-half years, writes u physician in
the London Times. In the same pc
riOd at its epidemic rate influenza
would have killed 10000, 600. The
visits Of the raiding GOthas to Lon
don were but as a summer shower
compared with the deluge Of germs
which we have just received. The ali
raids cost London some hundreds of
lives; the influenza has cost ii up.
wards of 10000.
Never since the black death has such
a plague swept over the face Of the
world; never, perhaps. has a plague
been more stoically accepted. In In.
dia alone over 100000 deaths oc,
Cured. Bombay had 1900 of these
Delhi, with a population of 100000, had
800 deaths a day. The Punjab lost
100000 persons. South Africa suffered
no less severely. In Cape Town 1000
children were left destitute as a re,
suit of the disease, while the plague
swept through the native areas like
fire. The commonwealth Of Australia
sent a ship to Samoa with help because
the disease was affecting so per cent
Of the natives, The white population
were only able to feed the living and
bury the dead. In New Zealand public
services were stopped and business
gravely disorganized. The ravages In
America have been appalling, nor has
Canada escaped. In Ontario and the
western provinces no fewer than los
doctors died Of the epidemic, while the
total death rate in Ontario alone was
5000 up to November. A large mum
Der of American Indians have persisted
Europe as a whole has suffered in the
same way. In Spain the epidemic wa,
described as truly awful" In Bar
celona the death rate was crediblN
stated to be 1900 daily. France has
had her share, likewise Germany anC
Austria.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1919-04-16

housekeeping; man and wife. Phone
Harry Van, 1886, Imperial theater.
Wanted-To buy two trunks, in
good condition, suitable for travel
ing. Phone 3743.
Piano for rent. Phone 1894.
For the nan who cares" buy the
FlOrsheim shoe at Nick Bjornstad.
The Dureau has changed the date
of the SaXaphone Sextet, the next
number of the Normal Entertain
ment Course, from April 20 TO April
30.
For Sale. Jersey COW fresh since
Observation-Disclosures A. Olson.
Wanted. Girl for general house
work; two in family. Phone 1917.
Easter footwear of all descriptions
at Nick Bjornstad.
Wanted at once. BY young mG,,-
ried couple, furnished rooms for
housekeeping. Inquire at this Of
flee.
Wall paper, window shades,
mouldings. yarnishes, etC.-H. w.
Brown.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1919-04-16

sadly afflicted, another young son
being badly crippled as a result of
nifantile paralysis.
Rev. DR.. and Mrs. Grant were the
victims of a very delightful surprise
a few days ago when a committee
from Sr. Katherine's Guild, consist
ing of Mrs. George Waskey, Miss
Alice Boyd and Mrs. Effie Hollister,
called at the rectory and presented
a check for 500 to defray hospital
expenses during Mrs. Grants pro.
tracted illness. Rev. and Mrs. Grant
wish to express their %sincerest thanks
for the consideration shown them
This timely assistance can never be
forgotten.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1919-04-16
THE CITY.
BUSINESS LOCALS.
Eat at Jacks.

Eat at Jacks.
So i'm cash Tor any person bringing
to my store a standard make watch
| cannot repair.-Guy E. Hanson.
For Sale. New 1R horsepower
International gas engine. - Peck's
Market.
Eat at Jacks.
Broken Lenses accurately dupli-
Gated while you wait. Eyes exam
ined and frames fitted.-Yaeger's
Optical Parlor.
Eat at Jacks.
Buy it from Guy +. Hanson, if it
is diamonds or watches, where you
find the largest assortment.
For. Sale. The John Kingsley
house, half lbock west of Presbyte-
rian church. Inquire Colman Lum-
Der yard.
The season for cement work is at
hand and | am prepared to contract
for sidewalks, foundations, etc.
s. Thompson. Phone 3515.
Shave at the o. Il.
Man or woman wanted, salary $24,
full time soc an hour spare time, sell
ling guaranteed hosiery to wearer.
Experience unnecessary. Guaran-
teed Mills. Norristown, Pa.
Baby buggy for sale.-Mrs. Geo.
w. Roberts, phone 1872.
A one flat for rent over the Lyric.
Wanted. Hauling and garden
plowing.-Will Casey. Phone 1868.
Wanted. To buy young calves
Alfred Beck, phone 1924.
For Rent. Storeroom in Hunt
mer block, suitable for feed store or
other purposes.
Ear tested seed corn at Union
Grain & Seed Co.
Wanted. Girl for general house.
work. No washing.-Mrs. Walter
H~utchings, Phone 3114.
Wanted. Hauling, gardens plow-
ed, all kinds team work. Phone calls
answered before 8 a. m, noon hour
and after 6 p. m. Phone 3759.-L,
ID. Rumrill.
Seed corn, Minnesota 13, at Union
Grain & Seed Co.
A new line of g]eorgette gowns at
Mrs. Struble's.
Red Onion Sets 10 cents per
quart at MunrO's. Buy now.
Wanted-TwO or three furnished
rooms, modern, close in for light
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1919-04-16
CARD OF THANKS.

We desire to extend our sincere
thanks to neighbors and friends for
their sympathy and many kindnesses
shown us in our late bereavement,
death of wife and mOther.-H. II.
Cole, S. +. Cole, j. f. Cole and
family.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1919-04-16

Several shot sacks filed with coins
die of yellowback $50 bills, totalling
$4,000, was found in the trunk of a
recluse, William ]. Tinsley, who has
just died of tuberculosis at Americas,
Ga. The discovery was made by his
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1919-04-16
CauQht Creased PIC.

Dallas, Tex.-Catching the creased
pig is no figure of speech for Patrol.
men Anderson and Isbell. Sent to res.
u a stolen porker, they found him
roofing in a pool of crude oil. The
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1919-04-16
NOTICE.

On account of a grounded electric
wire on u typesetting machine The
Daily Leader has been unable to
overcome the trouble and produce
the usual amount of local news to-
day.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-09-02
POWERFUL PILE
REMEDY DISCOVERED
Has Never Failed to End Most Obstinate
Case Of Piles in Few DAVIS.

For years it has been proven that so.called
external remedies applied to or inserted in
the rectum cannot cure piles, and at the best
can only give temporary relief Surgical oper-
ations also do not remove this cause but
simply the formation.
This wonderful prescription known as Miro
Pile Remedy, is SO efficient in the treat
ment of piles, that even chronic cases of from
20 to 30 years standing with profuse bleeding
have been completely cured in from three to
ten days Think of it Just a few doses of
a carefully balanced prescription and the
most persistent case of piles is absorbed,
Just read what Henry +. Stone of the Lorain
Ohio, fire department. says.
81 had bleeding and protrudine niles foI
three years and tried all kinds OF remedies
without result but was thoroughly cured after
taking one bottle of Miro.s
Frank ]. Phillips Of Bird Island, Mime
sofa, says:
II used half bottle of Miro. 1t worked
like a charm. / no longer suffer with bleed
ing and protruding piles. | never regretted
the money for such blessing as / am now en-
joying would have used the whole bottle
but it was not necessary"
| it for you on short notice. Surely it's wortl
the little trouble to obtain it to be rid o.
| piles forever 49,
| IMPORTANT-What is known as itchin,
piles are not piles in the true sense of thu
word, although this condition may accompan,
true case of piles. For this condition Mir,
Pile Ointment has been prepared as in sucl
prescription.
| If your druggist cannot supply you we viii
gladly send either of the above, mail charge
/ paid, on receipt of price. Internal Treatmen
/ $780, war tax &c; Ointment SOC, war tax 2
extra. Guaranteed Remedies Co., Elyria, Ohio
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-09-02
OVER THE HOLIDAY NEWS.

One white man and two negroes were
killed at Knoxville, Tenn, Sunday in
riots following an outbreak Saturday
night which resulted in the killing of
seven persons. two of them national
guardsmen and tho wounding of a
score of other people. The trouble was
started by mob of white people break
NO into a Jail where it was thought a
negro had been taken for safe keeping.
In the attack several convicted muir
derers were allowed to escape
Sixty-two French women who had
married American soldiers and had Sc
.ured divorce in this country returned
70 Paris last week.
The middle ground reservationists of
ehc senate have decided to oppose any
amendments to the peace treaty. 1t is
renorted that the committee on foreign
relations will be ready to report the
treaty to the senate this week.
A great campaign of retrenchment is
on in England and the English press is
exposing great wastefulncss in the con.
duet of the government @
Friends of the late Theodore Roose-
Welt will meet in New York Wednes-
dav to formulate plans to raise $4,000
900 for the erection Of Il suitable me-
mortal.
julius H. Barnes, United States
wheat director has warned all wheat
dealers they must secure federal Ii
censes or they will be prosecuted.
At the third annual convention OF
he National Federation of Federal En-
ploves in San Francisco next Monday
the women employees will demand equa
pay with the men,
Actual control of the production o
Rock Island arsenal harness shops. in
| GLIDING appointment Of foremen an'
the determination of prices to be pai'
workmea has been turned over to com
| mittees of employees by the war de
partment.
A great historical mass meeting Sun
day evening opened the celebration o
| The 250th anniversary of the town o
Westfield. Mass. The speakers wer
Speaker f. II. Gillette, Rev. Lucius Il
| Thaver of Portsmouth, n. H., an
Judge Michael II. Sullivan of Boston
lali sons of Westfield.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-09-02
TOWN FORMERLY HAD
SIX ROAD OFFICIALS
Elected at First Town Meeting of
Which There is Record-64 Men
Designated to Help Them.

Commenting on the resignation of Road
Commissioner A. A. Wallace, the Brattle-
boro correspondent of the Springfield Sun
day Republican writes
Several years ago the town tried the
experiment of having two road commits
sioners. 1t was not thought to be great
success in this town SO the plan was aban-
doned and but one man placed in charge
yearly Probably no one has ever held the
position of road commissioner fora long
er time or was more generally liked than
the late Prescott S.. Eames. He was a
road builder of the old school, a tlreless
worker himself and was always onig the
job from earliest morning to latest night
The neW-fangled ways of building roads
did not appeal to, Mr. Eames and the old
style of using plenty of good gravel was
his star method
while at present and for many years
one man has had entire charge of the 100
miles of highways in Brattleboro, it was
not always So The first town meeting
ever held in Brattleboro of which there
| is any record convened on the first Tues
day of March, l76S This was when Brat
ttIeboro was in, or at least was supposed
| to be in Cumberland county, n Y.
| Among other officers elected at this time
were six overseers of the highways, name
| ly, John Sergeant, Henry Wells, Timothy
| Church, Josiah White, Samuel Wells and
| Malachi Church. At the same meeting
the care of the roads of the town was
apoprtioned among these men as follows:
| TO John Sergeant, the whole of the
roads north side of West river, and he
was given 10 men to assist him; to 10
siah White, the road from H. Dale (Hns
dale line to the bridge at the mill and
! from William Kings to the county road
from Guilford line across the county road
| to Connecticut river, and he was given
| eight men as assistants; to Samuel Wells
| the roads from West river to the mill anC
/ the bridge and the road from Elias Wild
er's to the meadow by Mr. Weiss house
! and the road from Elias Wilders to the
| upper end of the meadow; 81 men. evi
| IDENTIFY leading citizens of town, being APP
| pointed as his helpers; to Timothy
| Church, the road from Nathaniel Church!
| Sen, to the road from Elias Wilders t.
! Mr.. Weiss and the road from Fan,
| (Newfane) road to the road 'betwixt
4 Richard Prouty's and John Alexander
land the road from Mr. kent's to Hobbs's
10 men being appointed TO work witt
him; to Henry Wells, the road iron
Church road to the town road and from
William McKuness to the county road
and his assignment of man force wa
nine to Malachi Church, the road fror
| Fame (Newfanel line to William Nc
Cuness and from Mr. Bumps to Fan
(Aewfane) road and from Thomas Cook
by Oliver Cook to Fame (Newfanel roa,
| and six men were given into his charge I
help make the highways what they shoul
be- In all, 81 men to assist the six owe
seers of the highways, or a grand tot
of 20 men.
''At this same meeting three men. San
uel Wells, John Arms and Capt. Beng
min Buttcrfcld were appointed commi
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-09-02
DONALD KIBBE AND
MISS BEMIS MARRIED
Former Brattleboro Young Woman
WEEDS in Aunt's Home in Benning-
ton-Will Live in Springfield.

The marriage of Miss Charlena Newell
Bemis of Brookline, Mass, formerly Of
Brattleboro, and Donald Clifford kibbe
of Longmeadow, Mass, took place at $50
o clock yesterday afternoon at The bud
ley, the summer home of the brides aunt,
Mr. Elizabeth f. Dudley, Colgate road,
Bennington Rev George s Mills pas
tor of the Congregational church at Ben
nington, offeiated, using a double ring
service.
The bride wore white georgette, beaded,
and carried a shower bouquet. The brides
| maid was Miss Dorothy Annette kibbe OF
| Longmeadow, sister OF the bridegroom.
| She wore pink georgette with hat to
| match Stanley Johnson kibbe of Long
meadow, brother of the bridegroom, was
best man.
Mr. and Mrs. kihbe left for an extend
ed automobile. trip through New York
state. !. TheEuwill he aat home alter. Nov
IL at l6 Summer avenue, Springfield
Mass. ~
| Mr. kibbe is a son OF Mr.. and Mrs
Clifford sP kibbc. Of Longmeadow. HI
is native of Springfield, attended scboo
there and stanton Military academy
Stanton, Va He was overseas TIVE
years with the l04th infantry, and i
now connected with the Sterling Ilr
corporation of Rutherford, \. J.
Mrs. kibbe is daughter OF Mrs. Jen
ME A. Benis OF Brookline, Mass, an
The late Charles y, Bemls and sister Q
Mrs. August t. Wilson of this place. Sh
was born in Brattleboro, attending tn
high school and business college here Sh
went from here to Boston with the Twl
State Gas & Electric Co., having pos
ton in the company's head Office. Sh
was yeoman "a in the United State
navy one year, stationed at the Charlie
town navy yard. She received the di
tnguished service medal, also a Freac
medal from the Committee OF Devastate
France
Mr.. and Mrs. August f. Wilson, /
IP. Hopkinson, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
sargent and son, Frederick, Attornc
and Mrs. o. B. Hughes, Miss Hole
/! Childs and Mrs. c. B. Cushman, all c
| Brattleboro, attended the wedding.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-09-02
ORIGIN OF MEDICINES.

The agents employed for the treat
ment of disease are taken from the
three kingdoms of nature, the vegeta-
BILE, animal and mineral Most med
icinal substances are taken from the
vegetable kingdom and consist of leaves
flowers, seeds, barks and roots. The
old-fashioned root and herb remedy
Lydia +. Pinkham s Vegetable Com
pound, which owes its success to the
vegetable kingdom, has constantly
grown in popularity and favor until it
is row recognized as the standard rem
cdv for female ilIs-Ady.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-09-02
THIEF SENT To WINDSOR.
Attempted to Rob Show at Rutland
Fine for Evading Weekly Payment

RUTLAND, Sept Prank Smith of
Pittsburgh, Pa, who was arrested by the
local police Saturday night on a charge
OF grand larceny, was arraigned before
Judge George NJ. Goddard in Rutland city
court yesterday morning and pleaded
guilty to the charge. He was sentenced to
the state prison at Windsor for not less
than year and not more than Is months
Smith, who is but 20 years old, joined
one Of the shows now exhibiting at the
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-09-02
GIVES DEPOSITION
IN ALIENATION SUIT
Mrs. Lyman E. Smith Testifies to See
ing Mrs. Cooley and Mr.. Balestier
in Holyoke Hotel.

In preparation for the trial of the
suit of Lieut.. Col. Walter o. Cooley
against Beatty s. Balestier to recover
damages of $4,000 for alleged aliena-
ton of the affections of Mrs Rose
(Putnam) Cooley, Attorney E. w. Glib
son had the deposition of Mrs. Lyman
E. Smith of Philadelphia taken before
Justice +. d. E. Stowe Saturday The
purpose of it principally was to show,
If possible, whether on certain date
Mr.. Balestier and Mrs. Cooley were to-
gether in a hotel in Holyoke, Mass.
Mrs. Smith, who is daughter of Mr..
and Mrs C. r. Crosby off Brattleboro,
testified that about 6 o'clock on the
afternoon of June 2, 1917, she and Mr..
Smith had dinner at the Nonotuck no
ted in Holyoke and Mr.. Balestier and
Mrs. Cooley were seated at a by
table. She remembered the date as it
was her wedding day.
At that time Lieut.. Col. Cooley was a
major in the lst Vermont regiment and
was at Fort Ethan Allen Later he
went to France and became lieutenant
colonel of the 372th regiment of in
fantry (colered), returning in command
of the regiment.
| Mrs. Smith testified that before her
marriage she often visited Mrs. Cooley
in her home. She said the house was
well furnished and that Mrs. Cooley
was well provided for by her husband
She said they seemed much attached
to each other until Mr.. Cooley went
to the Mexican border, after which she
noticed a change in Mrs. Cooley's at
titude.
Attorney Frank T.. Barber appeared
for Mr.. Balestier. The ease is to be
tried at the term of Windham county
court which opens in Newfane next
| week.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-09-02

Howard Austin, clerk in Hotel Wind
ham at Bellows Falls, broke bone of
his right arm above the elbow while
pitching game of ball on the Vermont
academy grounds at Saxtons River Mon
day The break Vas very pronounced
Ills arm swapping while throwing ball
and was heard in the grandstand.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-09-02

soners for laying out and regulating high
ways 1t is not known what the road mile
age was at that time, but it must have
been considerably less that at present.
1t took y men to assume the responsible
ity which is now carried largely by one
man.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-09-02
Location Not Given.

Over in England too, they are sell
ing surplus government supplies. Bids
are wanted for g Brass Islets =
though where this shining archipelago
is situated we arc not informed.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-09-02
Mystery Solved.

Mrs. A--You say you kept cook for
n whole month. How in the world did
you manage IT?
Mrs. B-We were cruising on house,
boat and she couldn't swim.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-09-02

fair grounds, and on Saturday night start
ed to leave town With large amount of
change. approximately 500, which was in
d trunk belonging to the manager, man
by the name of Dion
A decision was also rendered in sthe
case OF state against Perley r. Eaton Of
this city in which the respondent was
charged with evading the weekly payment
law and the respondent was fined sG01
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-09-02

James, ageI 8, son OF Mr. and Airs.
James Leno of Montpelier, who feb Is
feet from a veranda to rocks in the river
Sunday afternoon, suffered a fractured
wrist He was watching other children
playing when he lost his balance.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-04-15
SERIOUS RIOTS
IN INDIA
Disturbances Result From Deporta'
tion Of Aaitstors and Several
Persons Have Been
Killed.

limited Press Leased Wire Service.]
LONDON. Anril 15.-Serious riots
in India on Friday and Saturday
were reported in official dispatches
received from the viceroy today. The
disturbances resulted from deporta'
ton of several agitators.
Two banks, the town hall and a
warehouse were burned in Armitzar
Five Europeans were killed. Troops
fired into crowds Of rioters, killing
nine and wounding twenty-one. Five
casualties occurred at Lahore. In
Kasur a mob attacked the railway
station. killing a British soldier. Ar
mored trains and an airplane were
employed in restoring order. The
telegraph office was burned in Ahme
dabad. Cavalry and police charged
mob in Bombay, inflicting some
casualties.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-04-15
limited Press Leased wire Service. ]

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service.
DIES MONIES, Ia, April 49,
Whether Governor Harding is to be
impeached or merely censured for
granting pardon to Ernest Rathbun
convicted on statutory charge, will
be decided in the house tomorrow
morning.
The report of the house judiciary
committee, which conducted the leg.
islative probe into the pardon. will
be brought up tomorrow as special
order of business.
The majority report will ask I'm
parchment. while the minority report
asks that Harding be censured only
That the fight on Impeachment
Will result in big political battle
is evident this afternoon, assembly
men say. through the appearance In
Des Moines of politicians from all
parts of the state.
1t is probable that the minority re-
port will come on the floor of the
house as a special order of business
Wednesday morning.
Every concerted effort is being
made by the fourteen members OF
the committee who signed the mi.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-04-15
x....,rz.-
LUMBER PRICES
STILL HIGH
There Is No Chance for Reduction In
Next Five Years, is the
Claim Made by
Dealer

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service. ]
CHICAGO, April 1b.-Lumber is
cheaper now than 1t will be for five
years, according to G. f. Keith, of
Kansas City, president Of the South
ern Pine association. Keith's state
ment was made before the Illinois
Legislative committee investigating
building material prices here. In
answer to questions Keith declared
Austria and Russia had formerly sup
piled all Europe and Asia with lum-
Der, but that now the United States
and Canada is supplying markets in
the old world.
Austrian and Russian forests will
not yield Europe's demands for five
years." said Keith, because condi-
tions are so unsettled. That added
to the fact that American forests in
the south are almost depleted will
account for the high prices we must
face for five years"
Lumber quoted at S16.18 per thou
sand feet in April, 1917, sells for
S25.85 now, Keith said. Higher
priced and less efficient labor is a
main cause for the high prices, he
said.