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The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1915-01-23
Cars Men Nearing
German Border.
LITTLE FIGHTING IN
THE WESTERN ARENA
Battle at Scissors Only Great
Conflict in Several Weeks.

London, Jan 23--News dispatches
referring to the situation in Poland
assert that north of the Lower Wis
tuls river, in the vicinity of Lipno,
Russian advance guards are within
twenty miles OF the German frontier,
while To the northeast the Germans
have evacuated Skempe, which IL
about twenty-five miles from the Prus-
sian border and east OF the German
fortress of Thorn.
IL the Russians follow up their sue.
cess at Skempe and continue their
forward movement ii will give them
an unbroken front north of the Wis.
tula. in the opinion OF British observ.
ers. dangerously near German terri
tory.
The Western allies are watching this
region just now with great interest
and dispatches from Petrograd say
that the Russians are pinning high
hopes on this offensive thrust near
the German line
Elsewhere, ii is said, the Russians
are planning merely TO hold their own.
barring, of course, their attempt TO
invade Pennsylvania. The Austrians,
however, appear not to have been
crushed by their reported reverses in
Bukowina for the Russians them
selves refer to the attempted Austrian
offensive other news dispatches tell
of the movements of Austro- Hungarian
reinforcements aimed TO check the
Russian advance.
Severe Only at scissors.
In the western area of the war the
battle at scissors still ranks as the
only great conflict during many weeks
past. There has been fighting at many
points, but a trench here and a few
gained. II the German plac is a re-
newed general offensive or a series
of concentrated attacks Il some
strategic point IL has not yet materi-
allied.
The Turks say they have arrested
the Russian advance in the Caucasus.
but give no details.
The report on the progress of the
war given out by the French war Of
fee says determined infantry fighting
is going on In Alsace, but that the sit.
uation at scissors shows no change.
Other infantry encounters mentioned
appear to be of minor importance. The
French report says the Germans bonn.
barded Nieuport, Belgium. and that
the allies with an infantry attach
made slight progress to the east o
the Lombaertzyde highway. Artillery
advantages between Ypres and the
Disc are claimed by the allies
Berlin asserts a continuous rain
made impossible any fighting between
the sea and the canal of La Bassee,
and says artillery duels took place
near Arras. The Germans admit
abandoning a trench, to the southwest
OF Berry-au-Bac, which was taken
from the allies Wednesday.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1915-01-23
SAILORS KILLED AND
MANNED ON WARSHIP

On Board Z. s. S. San Diego, La
Paz. Mex, Jan. 23.-By wireless via
San Diego, Cal-Four men were kill
ed and nine seriously injured on
board the armored cruiser San Diego
when a boiler tube blew out after a
steaming trial of four hours. The
dead Oscar J. Wyatt. FL Centre
Cal; Ambus j. Hardee, Joplin. Mo;
William f. Elliott, Brooklyn, n. ";
Clifford A Western, Davenport. Cal
All were firemen.
The San Diego is the flagship of the
Pacific fleet and is in command OF
Captain Ashley Fl. Robertson.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1915-01-23
MEMBER OF POSSE BROWNS
iowan Breaks Through Ice While Pur
suing Men.

Muscatine, la, Jan. 23.-Crossing
the Mississippi river below here in
pursuit OF two men Carter Boise, a
farmer. thirty-four years old, was
browne. when he fell through the ice
Boise was member OF a posse
formed to capture thieves who burned
farm buildings and broke into the
Clyde Nelson home near New Boston
The fugitives have been located
twice, but in both instances escaped
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1915-01-23
FOOD CARGO FOR GERMANY
American Steamer Clears From tn,
Port Of New York.

New York. Jan. 23.-Carrying a car
go of food supplies shipped by an
American firm and consigned TO an
American citizen in Germany, the
American owned steamer Wilhelmina
was given clearance from this port
for Hamburg.
The shippers assert the food is
meant only for consumption by civ.
lians
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1915-01-23
ZEPpELINS TOOK PART IN
AERIAL RAID.

Copenhagen, Jan 23.-Mes-
sages received here from Ber-
lin declare that the airships
which raided England the
night of Jan. 20 were Yep
pelins of the latest type.
They went forth from a Sc
cret base on the German from
tier. carrying a full compile
ment of men, heavy guns and
ammunition.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1915-01-23

Constantinople, Jan. 23-The Turk
ish official report declares that the
Russian attack on the whole Cauca-
sian front has been brought to a
standstill." Reports that the Turks
are making a disorganized retreat
upon Erzeroum are emphatically de-
MED.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1915-01-23

Baltimore, Jan. -Eighty-fiye per-
sons were rescued, some from icy wa
ter, when the steamer Maryland OF
the Maryland. Delaware and Virginia
steamship line burned in Chesapeake
bay.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1915-01-23
TUGWELl Is FOUND GUILTY
Wife's Spectacular Attempt to Save
His Is Futile.

Los Angeles, Jan 23-Percy Tug.
well was found guilty OF the murder
of Mrs. Maud b. Kennedy. He was
sentenced to life imprisonment.
A spectacular attempt of his bride
to break the chain of circumstantial
evidence against him by drinking a
vial of cnloroform in open court to
disprove the prosecution theory that
a similar quantity OF the poison caused
the almost immediate death of Mrs.
Kennedy proved unavailing. The
drug appeared not to have injured
the young woman.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1915-01-23
BITTER ATTACK
ON PRESIDENT
Senator CumminS CriticiSeS
Chief Executive.
mo NEED OF CONGRESS-"
lowsn Declares Mr.. Wilson Has
usurped the Legislative Branch Of
All Measures of General Interest.

All Measures OF General Interest
Washington, Jan. 23-The days
feature of the Republican fight on
the administration ship bill in the
senate was a long and vigorous at
tack by Senator Cummins on Presi-
dent Wilson's influence OF legislation
and on the sentiments expressed in
the presidents indianapolis speech.
"One of the most reactionary and
dangerous proposals ever made pub
lie was the Characterization of the
bill
The presidents speech he attacked
at length.
Its effect has been, and will con
tinue to be, to strengthen the Repub-
lican cause he said. Il predict It
will pas into history as a lamentable
attempt OF a president to forget the
courtesy and dignity always looked
for in one who occupies the most
exalted Office i'm the world and the
dismal effort OF a man of mature age
TO change the habit OF a lifetime IN
order 10 win momentary applause"
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1915-01-23
Turns Back the Hands.

lie declared IL 10 be his deliberate
judgment that, taken as whole, the
course of the president in two years
has turned back the hands upon the
dial of progress so far that his party
will not again be trusted with the
timepiece of the Twentieth century"
At length he attacked the presi-
dents influence on congress and de-
clared that with the exception OF the
tariff law all measures of general
interest considered since the begin
ming of his administration had "been
initiated in the White House or in
the office OF a cabinet minister"
Somehow, the spirit Of our insti-
tutions has been transformed" said
Senator Cuummins, "and the legisla-
tive branch OF the government has be-
come a mere recorder What the
president really wants is a journal
clerk instead OF a congress. AS a
legislative body for the time being
We have passed out Of existence"
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1915-01-23

satisfied. but 1t does give almost instan
relfet NJ
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-09-11
GERMAN TOYS F0R
 AMERICAN KIDS
First Shipment Reaches New York From Rotterdam-British Stop
 Shipments.

NEW YORK, Sept. 1.-The first shipment of German made Christmas goods, consisting of toys and other Christmas articles generally import ed into this country from Germany, reached here today alter long delay at Rotterdam. The British authorities have established a blockade against all imports from Germany even when brought through neutral country and the importers fear that the sup ply of Christmas goods that reaches this country from abroad will De small. Importations are now com ing from Switzerland and France, but by far the largest manufacturers of foys s4 the Germans, who turn out haL toys sold in the United sA
 Many american manufacturers, re- alizing that a shortage would occur because of the war, have been mak- ing millions of small cheap toys. The price, however, is much higher than the imported toy, but because of the shortage the manufacturers are dis posing of the entire output at good figure
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-09-11
CAR O|SM|SSES HIS CABINET;
 MANY CHARGED WITH CHATTING
WILL APPOINT RUSSIANS WHO HAVE TENDEN CIEs.-CoURT PARTY BROKEN DISMISSAL OF GRAND NICHOLAS FROM COMMAND THE ARNY-HIGH GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS HARGED GRAPHING ON WAR CONTRACTS SUPPLIES OF INFERIOR CAM SHELLS ARNlY-MANY MAY BE SENT sIBERIA-CzAR COMMANDS RUSSIAN ARMY

PETROGRAD, Sept. 1.-The en- tire Russian cabinet has resigned. The announcement was made public today and the Czar, who is at the front, has announced that a new cab inet will be formed to consist of all factions in Russia who are expected to work Loyalty for the government in its war against German aggres- sion. The resignation of the cabinet was foreshadowed by the removal of the Grand Duke Nicholas from his position as commander in chief of the army. The failure of the reac- tionary forces to save the Grand Duke was certain to be followed by the dismissal of the entire court crowd, which has been built up by the Grand Duke and his favorites.
 The new cabinet will be the most liberal ever held in power in Rus sia. The court party that has sur the Czar and held in check his efforts to aid the people and pro- vide a more liberal government, has been worsted and driven from power. The same forces tried in vain to pre- vent the Cssr from prohibiting the
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-09-11
AROUSED OVER
 GERMANYS DEBT Vorwaerts Says Interest Will Total $625, 100000 and Predicts an
 Internal Crisis.

AMSTERDAM, Sept. 28.-The Ber- lin Vorwaerts, the central organ of the Socialist party, in discussing the new German war loan directs atten- tion to what it characterizes as the alarming financial situation which Germany must face at the conclusion of the war.
 After the war;" says Vorwaerts, "the Imperial debt and pensions alone will demand an annual expen- diture of at least two and half bill lion marks ($625, or lit tie less than the united ordinary and extraordinary Imperial expendi- ture for 1912.
 "In other words, the income of the Empire hitherto will only suffice to pay the interest on the national debt. For all other expenses new sources of taxation must be created.
 Whoever remembers the taxation controversies of 1908 and 1909 can easily imagine into what internal po- litical difficulties the war is leading us"
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-09-11

manufacture and sale of vodka They are charged with grafting huge sums from the public treasury through war contracts, sending inferior am intuition and guns to the front and also failing to send enough arms to equip the forces operating against the Teutons.
 The new cabinet will be named at once. The British and French am- bassadors have spent day with the Czar at the front and are urging the naming of the Russians who have the confidence of the people.
 Not only have the members of the cabinet been forced to resign, but 1t Is rumored that several are under arrest and will be tried for grating, while high government officials in the War Department are also ex- pected to be caught.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-09-11
AMBASSADOR BERNST0RFF MAY BE RECALL ED

man ambassador. British spies were instrumental in experimenting Archi- bald. It is said, however, that Archi- bald is not in London but is in Rot terdam. This, however, cannot be confirmed here.
 Archibald had personal letter from Pahen to the foreign office at Berlin, in which the German army officer denounced President Wilson and other American government off, cials. The contents of the letter are in the hands of Secretary Lansing.
 It is expected that many German Americans may be involved and may be arrested for violating the recent law governing the action of Ameri- cans in matters connected with the relations of this country and the for eign powers at war.
 No statement could be secured from the State Department today.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-09-11
INCREASE IN TONNAGE TAX.
British and French Ships Paid Some
 $792 92,O94-Germans $25,871.

WASHINGTON, D. C., Sept. H. Despite war in Europe, the United States collected during the fiscal year ended June 30, more tonnage tax on ships in the foreign trade en- tering American ports, than in any of the thirty years preceding. The total tax was $1,314,916 or $4157 more than the tax for the preceding year. In statement announcing the figures, Commissioner of Navigation Chamberlain today said:
 British and French ships paid $792,O94, or $201 more than during the year ending June 30, 1914: Ger man ships, which paid $1S6,S44 in 1914; this year paid only s25,S71. American ships paid $104,736, com pared with $77,445 in 1914, the in- crease being due mainly to the Ship Registry act and the Government in- |surance on American ships.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-09-11

in Central Poland will be threatened and may even be cut, which would force the retirement of the Germans to a new line. The re- ports from the northern end of the Slav line show that the repeated and desperate attacks on the line by Gen. von Buelow- have failed and that the Teutons must withdraw and abandon the attempt to reach Riga.
 A battle east of Brestlitovks is re- ported and General Hindenberg is throwing the full strength of his forces into the fight in the hopes of forcing a general engagement that will end the Russian resistance for months. The reports from Petrograd are encouraging and the line is hold ing, with counter attacks that have caused the Germans to suffer terrific losses
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-09-11

WASHINGTON Sept 1.-The ex- pose of the German and Austrian in the United States, who have been charged with violat- ing the neutrality laws and attempt ing to start strikes m American mu- milton factories, has set the diplo- mats in the city to Gpeculatins upo the outcome.
 The demand made by Secretary Lansing for the recall of Anbassa dor Dumba, representing Austria Hungary and the dean of the diplo- mats in this city, may be followed ir a short time by the request for the recall of Ambassador BernstorE and his entire staff.
 The State Department has concln- sive proof that Captain von PaheE. the military attache in Washington attached to the German ambassao or's
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-09-11
GERMANS SHELL
 BELGIAN ARMY
Send Thousands of Shells Into the Belgian Trenches But Fail to
 Break Line.

HAVRE, Sept. 1.-The Germans are bombarding the Belgian position in Flanders They have subjected the entire line to a terrific bombard- ment with field and siege guns. In many places assaults by infantry fol- lowed and the battle is still raging The French army is supporting the Belgians and more reserves have been brought forward in order to prevent the breaking of the line, which is all that prevents the Kali ser's army from moving forward to the coast and establishing new bases for the submarines and Zeppelins to attatck English towns.
 The Belgians are helding the ex- treme western end of the battle line in France and Belgium with French troops supporting them, while the English are holding the line east of the Belgians The extreme eastern end of the line is held again by the main French army of several million men.
 In the artillery battle now in pro- gress the Germans are using hun dreds of thousands of shells, indicat- ing that their supply is inexhausti- ble.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-09-11
LIMIT LIABILITY
 WATSON DAMAGE
1uiape Neterer Releases Paraiso on Bond of $18O,OOO-ParaisO
 Sails North.

SEATTLE, Sept. 11.-Judge Jer- emiah Neterer of the Federal court today limited the liability of the owners of the steamer Paraiso to $18O.000, and the Pacific Coast Steamship Company immediately filed a security bond for that amount and ahe libel attachment brought by the Pacific Alaska Steamship company was vacated and the boat sailed for Alaska with a big cargo of freight.
 The Paraiso rammed and sunk the Admiral Watson early on the morn ing of August 30th, sending the big
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-09-11

LONDON, Sept. 1.-The Russian troops, commanded by the Czar. have won another victory in Galicia, and have captured 5000 more prisoners, and many guns and munitions. The Russian line Is being pushed forward rapidly and in spite of the efforts of the Kaiser's soldiers cannot be checked. The sudden massing of the Russians at the extreme southern end of the line was made without the Germans knowledge and the force of the blow was so great that the army has been carried forward through the German line, which is now shattered and broken.
 Military experts here predict that if the Russians can continue the ad- vance for a week the entire German line must retreat as the line of com-
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-09-11

VERA CRUZ, Sept. 11.-General Carranza, provisional president of Mexico, has finally replied to the note sent to him and other Mexican lead- CTS by the Pan-American representa- tives demanding that the Mexicans settle at once the differences between them and establish a stable govern ment that will provide protection for foreigners and Mexican people, and insure the protection of property in- terests of foreigners.
 Carranza has refused to partici- patS in any conference with other Mexican leaders, claiming that his government should be recognized by the powers and especially by the American government, and that In that event he could be in a position to force his rivals from the country or into the penitentiary and give the protoction asked for
 Carranza also insists that he Is in control of four-ffths of the territory of Mexico, and that the rebels can not long continue in opposition.
 A conferences of American and. Pan-
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-09-11
BASEBALL PIONEER
 PASSESAWAY TODAY
A. l.. Spaulding, Known as the Father of National Game, Dies in
 San Diego, California.

SAN DIEGO, Calif., Sept. 11.-A- L. Spaulding, the pioneer baseball magnate, died here today, after 8 long illness Spaulding was at one time the most famous ballplayer in the United States, and organized a team that played in many eastern cities. He later turned his attention to the manufacture and sale of sport ing goods and amassed huge for tune
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-09-11
PRUSS|AN LOSSES
 TOTAL l,74Q,836
New Lists Published Gives Names of 4O,245 Killed, Wounded and
 Missing.

AMSTERDAM, Sept. 1.-The Prussian casualty lists from No. 3O2 to 309 give the names of 40,245 kill ed, wounded and missing, according to the Nieuwe Rotterdamsche Cour- ant.
 The total number of Prussian loss es published up to Aug. "A amounts to 1,740,836 killed, wounded and missing, says the paper. To the above must be added the Bavarian casualty list No. 214, the Saxon list. No. 1884; the Wuertemburgian list. No. 247, and the naval list, No. A.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-09-11
GOVERNMENT ATTORNEY
 FOR ANCHORAGE.

The Department of Justice has al- lowed for the appointed of an assis- tant district attorney to be stationed at Anchorage and Assistant District Attorney Munley, now of Valdez, has been selected for the position. It is rumored that H G. Bennett, a nephew of District Attorney Spence, will succeed MT. Munley. Dame Ru- nor also reports that o. P. Hubbard may secure the appointment.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-09-11
MONTENEGRINS FIGHT AGAIN.
Meet Austrians Near CattarO-Aing
 Nicholas at the Front.

NICHOLAS at tIle fFOHl.
 PARIS, Sept. 11.-Resumption of hostilities between the Austrians and Montenegrins is announced in an of- ficial statement given out here today by the Montenegrin Consul General The statement, filed in Cettinje, on Sept. 10 and delayed in transmission, is as follows:
 A lively engagement occurred yes- terday near the mouth of the Gulf of Cattaro, between our posts and rath- CT strong detachment ot Austrians The fight lasted two hours, when the Austrians retired, leaving many dead on the field. Ten prisoners were cap tured. King Nicholas has gone to the front.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-09-11

staff, has been guilty of violating the neutrality of the country, has aided in having strikes called at var'ou: factories working on munitions for the allies, and has paid for favorable press dispatches to news agencies serving American papers.
 Consul Pereked, representing Aus tria at New York, is also involved,
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-09-11

proof is positive against him.
 Ambassador Bernstorff is techni- cally guilty. The papers taken from Archibald involve him also as much as they do Dumba. Archibald also had a copy of the letters between Lansing and Bernstorff, and com ments upon them made by the Ger
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-09-11
ADMIRAL FARRAGUT IS
 DUE ABOUT 400 P. M.

The Admiral liner Admiral Farra- gut left Cordova at 10 o'clock this morning and is expected in Valdez shortly after 400 o'clock this after noon. This is the first trip of the Admiral F'arragut to Valdez and the ship will be open to the inspection of the people of the town.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-09-11

An actress is the patentee of ca pacious trunk which can be convert ed into complete bureau and dress ing table.
 Folding chairs, to be attached to permanent ones in theatres, have been invented for quickly increasing the seating capacity of place or making additional aisles when de- sired.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-09-11
WAR GOVERNOR DIES IN
 PARIS WHILE ON A VISIT.

PARIS, Sept. 11.-Wm. Sprague, who was governor of Rhode Island during the Civil War, died here to- day, while on visit in this city. Gov. Sprague also represented his state in the United States senate for two terms. Death was sudden and unex- pected.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-09-11
RUSSIANS CAPTURE $500 TUET0NS;
 WIN GREAT VICTORY IN GAL|C|A

LEFT WING OF KAIsERs BEATEN Rrss1ays WHO NOW THREATEN TEUToN ARE PUSHING BACK SOUTHERN GERMAN AUSTRIAN IINE.-UNLEss CHECKED GERMAN INVASION IN RUSSIA MUST COMMUNICATIONS RE ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS UNABLE MAY NORTH-CENTRAL LINE IN DESPERATE BATTLE-WHoLE STRENGTH GERMANS ENGAGED
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-09-11

Alaska liner to the bottom with a hole in her side. Ore longshoreman was killed.
 The boat has since been raised by the Seattle Construction company and will be on the Alaska run as soon as the necessary repairs can be made.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-09-11

Alfred Klerk, who has been with the road commission for the past few months, returned to Valdez last night.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-09-11

CAPTAIN LETTER DENOUNCING THE PRESIDENT TO BE DISMISSED AMBASSADORS sTAFF-ARCHIBALD HAD LETTER, WHICH IN HANDS STATE DEPART MENT-MANY GERMAN AMERICANS MAY BE INVOLVED AND ARREsTED-Gov WILL ADOPT STERN MEASURES
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-09-11

Foreman Johnson and his crew of road builders returned to Valdez yesterday
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-09-11

WASHINGTON Sept. 1.-The ad ministration officials refuse to com ment upon the decision of Gen. Car ranza not to confer with other Mexi can leaders, but willing to hold a conference with the representatives of the American and Pan-American governments. No surprise was ex- pressed at the answer. which had been anticipated. It Is even possible that the conference asked for may be granted, but no recognition will be accorded to Carranza, who has been found unsatisfactory to this govern ment as head of the Mexican re- public, and unable to keep order and protect life and property.