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The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-12-14
war SUMMARY
PROGRESS OF CONDITIONS AS
COMPLIED BY THE ASSO-
GATED PRESS.

New York. Dec. 14.-Rumania
and the Cerna river region in Serbia
continue to be the sectors where most
OF the fighting is taking place. The
town of Mill, on the railway between
Ploechti and Buzen. has been cap
tured by Teutons, as also has Urzin-
eni, twenty miles southeast. Berlin
that more than 10000 ad-
ditional Rumanians have been cap
tured.
In the Carpathians and along the
Moldavian frontier the Russians are
continuing their violent attacks. but
Berlin says without success. 1t is as
serted by Berlin that the Russians In
the Carpathians have lost 10000.
Along the Cerna river the entente
allies have again attacked %viciously,
but again have been repulsed with
heavy casualties. according to Teu-
tonic allied advices. Five Bulgarian
posts south of the Lymnitza river
have been captured by entente
troops. Snow has put an end TO in
fantry activity north of Monassir.
On the front In France and Bel
GUM there Is "A continuation OF artil-
lery activity and small operations by
patrol parties. An unofficial dis
patch from Switzerland says the king
of Greece has ordered a general mo-
bilization. An official communiea-
ton from Paris that the
French admiral, Du F%ournet, com
mander of the entente naval forces
in the Mediterranean. has been re-
placed by Admiral Gauchet.
Berlin reports the destruction by "A
submarine in the eastern Mediterra-
mean of two big transport steamers
loaded with war materials. The
British press bureau. however. de-
MES that the vessels were transports.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-12-14
PR OFT BY THIS


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Don't@ experiment with an untried
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Follow Madison peoples example.
Use Doan's Kidney Pills.
Here's Madison testimony.
Verify IL II you wish:
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I was great helped. Three boxes
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The pains and aches left my back
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Price, so cents, at all dealers.
Don't simply ask for a kidney rem
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The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-12-14
LONDON PRESS FAvORS
REJECTING PROPOSAL

London, Dec. 14.-Morning newspa
pers in their editorial views on Ger.
many's peace proposals take two main
grounds--that the offer be rejected
or that 1t should be met with a state
ment of the terms on which the en-.
tente allies are willing to effect a
peace, leaving II to the central powers
to accept or reject IT,.
The Morning Post argues that the
opening of negotiations would imply
an armistice in which Germany would
obviously occupy the predominant po-
sition and that the question would be
whether the entente allies were pre-
pared to accept terms dictated by
Germany. II added that to grant an
armistice would be to abandon the
hope Of ever gaining the power to
force Germany to submission.
The Daily Mail describes the offer
of the central powers as IAN impudent
old trick which is becoming as hack
neyed as the coniuring of rabbits out
Of a hat" II adds that DR.. Won Beth
mann-Hollweg is m more entitled to
the courtesy of a reply than If he
were an armed burglar in a private
house.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-12-14

County Commissioners i'm Second An
nual Session.

WATERFOWL, Dec. IA. - County
commissioners from all parts OF
South Dakota are here for the open
ing of the second annual convention
OF the South Dakota state association
of county commissioners. The con
vention met early this afternoon.
The visiting members were welcomed
by the mayor in an address which
opened the program today.
President Brazzill. of the associa-
ton, is to deliver his annual address.
Peter Norbeck, governor-elect, also
is expected to address the delegates.
The meeting today was one in which
the routine business of the associa.
ton was gone through.
The association, during its sessions
will discuss legislation which is ex-
pected TO come before the next SEES
sion of the legislature.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-12-14
BOOZE SHIPMENTS
-FOUR ROADS AND ONE EXPRESS
COMPANY ENJOINED IN
IOWA COURT.

Fort Dodge, la. Dec. 14.-Wheth
er railroads and express companies
have the right TO deliver booze In
Iowa is to be determined in district
court here.
Judge n. M. Wright has issued
temporary injunctions against the
Wells-Fargo Express company. the
Chicago Great Western railway, the
Illinois Central, Dubuque and Sioux
City and M. and st. l.. roads.
Hearings will be held later TO de-
termine whether or not the injunc-
tions shall be made permanent. In
the meantime these organizations are
forbidden to deliver liquor in Fort
Dodge.
Inspection of the express register
at Moorland. near Fort Dodge. shows
that between 5000 and 1 5000 pints
OF liquor are being shipped there
each month to people living In Fort
Dodge who prefer to get their
packages" out of town.
Books for the last two months
were the only ones brought into the
court room. The express agent at
Moorland claimed that books used
prior to the last two months have
disappeared. II was in the books
that have not been produced that
names of many prominent citizens OF
Fort Dodge, including lawyers.
judges, ministers and men we'll
known for their abstinence from liq-
uor. were signed, according to pop
ular reports.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-12-14
FUTILE PLEADS GUILTY
Defendant to BE Sent to State Asy.
Ium for Insane.

Rapid City. Dec. 14.-After the
state had put in Its case in the trial
Of Edward futile, charged with
shooting at L. r. Richards, with the
intention Of killing him. the defense
called a halt to the trial by changing
the plea Of not guilty to guilty. 1t
is understood the defendant is to be
sent to the state asylum for the in
sane. The shooting occurred in one
Of the mining camps near the city
last May. The defendant drew a gun
on the complaining witness and show
ed the weapon into Mr.. Richards
stomach. Just before he fired, how
ever. Mr.. Richards knocked Tuttle's
gun arm up and the bullet passed
through Richards Goa collar and hit
the defendant In his wrist. which was
around Richards neck.
In the case OF Edwin Swanson,
Wilber Stewart and Ward Bucking-
ham, charged With burglary. the jury
found the first two guilty, but freed
thu latter. The young men we're
Charged With stealing Z ease Of wine
from the store cellar Of . local phar-
uaoy.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-12-14
PRESIDENT MAY SEND HOUSE
Envoy TO Europe to Learn Attitude OF
Entente Allies.

Washington, Dec. IA. - President
Wilson Is considering the form which
will be used in transmitting Germany's
peace proposals to the allies.
He is giving thought to the ques-
tion of whether the United States
should indicate in any way a desire
that they be accepted.
Regardless OF whether President
Wilson decides TO accompany the Ger.
man proposal with any word, Ii was
said. he unquestionably will take steps
to learn the attitude OF the entente
allies toward the peace move and pos
sibly might again send to Europe his
personal friend and adviser, Colonel
f. III. House.
The dispatches from Berlin caused
the greatest surprise at the White
House and the state department.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-12-14
HOSTILITY is EXPRESSED
General Gonzales Denounces the Per.
shing Expedition.

FL Paso, Tex. Dec. 14.-Hostility to
United States soldiers was expressed
by General Gonzales, governor of Chi
huahua, In a proclamation just issued.
according to reports. The governor
is reported as saying:
The government OF this state may
soon be ready to unite it's forces to
those of the general government to
bring about the result that the forces
of Pershing's punitive expedition. so
well known, but SO unjustiied. may
withdraw as soon as possible from the
state"
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-12-14
Constipati on Dulls Your Brain.

That dull. l~istless. oppressed feeling
is due to impurities In your system,
sluggish liver, clogged intestines. DR..
Kings New Life Pills give prompt re-
lief. A mild. easy, non-grlping bowel
movement will tone up your system and
help TO clear your muddy. pimply COM
piexion. Get d bottle Of DR.. Kings New
Life Pills today at your druggist. rs
cents. A dos tonight will make you
cheerful at breakfast.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-12-14
St. Paul Grain.

st. Paul. Dec. IA. Wheat - No. 1
hard, s1.T1M M1.7SA; No. l Northern.
S1714M17eh No. 2 Northern. ST.
66A 01.72H No. 2 Montana hard, ST.
66A m169A; corn, S4Gs5c; oats, 464
046%c; barley, 76cd$1l1; rye, s1.Ss
OLA: fax, 1884.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-12-14

Minneapolis, Dec. l4.-Wheat-Dec-,
S171h: May, $174A; July, $1.70A.
Cash close on track: No. | hard, ST.
74A No. / Northern. Silly m1.74A;
No. 2 Northern, s1.66A 4I.72A No. 3
Northern. s1.46A Q1694 No. 3 vel
low corn. sfnS5c; No. 3 white oats.
464 646Ac; fax, 1884.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-12-14

Chicago, Dec. 14.-Wheat-Dec., ST.
"a: May, s1.65A; July. $f.43. Corn
Dec. size; May, S9%c; July. S9hc.
Oats-Dec.. 49c; May, 52%c; July,
soc. Pork-Jan., s26.721s. Butter
Creameries, 33d37c. Eggs--36q3Sc.
Poultry-Springs, 1Sc; fowls. lie;
turkeys, zoe.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-12-14
Chicago Live Stock.

Chicago. Dec. 14.-Cattle-Receipts.
5000; steers, s700G12.60; cows and
heifers, s3.s5410.25; calves. $9.50n12.-
IS. Hogs-Receipts, $4,000; light. So
00m945; heavy, s9.6OG10.25; rough.
s9.6009.75; pigs. s6.s50700. Sheep
Receipts, 10000; native, sS.70n960;
lambs. s10.50m I3.2 ~.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-12-14
''Goodnight Germs !
We Use 'Gsvs.Nv"
3 Drops in 2 Seconds. That's AN.
GET SIT Does the Rest.
Never Fails.

Really, I never could see how
some few people use the most diff.
cult and painful way they can find to
get rid of corns. They'll wrap their
toes VI. with bandages into a package
that fills their shoes full of feet and
makes corLLs so painful they've got
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-12-14
KAISER WILHELM DONS
IRON CROSS.

Berlin, Dec. 14.-An Official
announcement issued here says
that Field Marshal Won Hin
denburg. as the oldest active
general of the Prussian army,
in the name Of the army, has
made a request OF the emperor
that he himself wear the iron
cross. The emperor has &C
cepted.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-12-14
GRAIN AND PROVISION PRICES
Duluth Wheat and Flax.

Duluth, Dec. 14.-Wheat-On track
and to arrive, No. l hard, s1.73h; No. !
Northern, s1.72h No. 2 Northern, ST.
64h @1.69h. Flax-On track and to
arrive. $3.50.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-12-14
South ST. Paul Live Stock.

South st. Paul, Dec. Ia. Cattle
Receipts. 3.400; steers, s450011.25;
cows and heifers. s3.25G7.50i calves,
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-12-14

to walk sideways and wrinkl uu
their faces. Or they use salves that
a right into the toe and make Ii
raw n sore. or they'll use pIasters
that make the corns bulge. or pick
and gouge ht their corns and make
thetoes bleed. Funny, isn't il? GETS
III" Is the simple. modern wonder for
corns. Just put . drops on. 1t dries
Instantly. No pain, fuss or trouble.
The corn. chl1us or wart loosens and
comes on. Millions use nothing else"
GETS-IT" is sold and recommend
ed by druggists everywhere, CSC a
bottle. or Sc Mt on receipt of price. by
~. Lawrence & Co, Chicago. Ill.
Sold n Madison and recommended
the world best corn remedy, by
I. C. Schultz. A. III. Osborn and Frank
:. Smith.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-12-14
lFitx Gets One Recruit.

Congressman Fitzgerald. the embar-
go advocate. secured one recruit soon
after congress convened. . "Fitz, I'm
for your embargo" said Congressman
Howard Of Georgia. when we ar
rived here l sent a boy out with a Ave
dollar big to buy something for break
fast. He zane back with that bill
shot to pieces and mighty little to
show for it-eggs s. cents a dozen,
butter GO cents a pound. and a measly
little loaf Of bread that wouldn't feed
. healthy man for a meal! Just count
me- In on that fight to reduce the cost
o3 uving."
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-12-14
JUDGE BRADFORD DID EOT
USE words IMPUTED TO HIM

In a report Of the proceedings Of
the tr al of Raymond McCune and
Charles S. Miller in the United States
Court, appearing in these columns yes
terday, the statement was made that
Judge Bradford halted the proceed
ings to declare that Frank R. Short
the expert mining engineer. who gave
testimony for the prosecution yester-
day, had been talking 20 one OF the
jurors about the case"
Judge Bradford made no such dec
laration as that set forth In the above
quotation, and a statement OF what oc-
CURED is set forth herewith TO cor
rect the wrong impression given by
yesterdays report:
As soon as the crier had opened the
session the court said that It had
been informed, whether correctly or
Incorrectly the court did not know,
that one of the witnesses had been
talking to one or more OF the jurors.
Following the statement by the
court Frank r. Short, a mining engi-
neer, was directed TO come forward,
and was questioned by Judge Brad
ford as to his (Short's) commun ca
tions with a juror, and Short made a
statement OF what had occurred. The
trial then was resumed.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-12-14
Church TRUSTEE IS
Hailed UP FOR TRIAL
c. L. Crew, of Wesley Ar
raigned Before Laymen
on D.ssension Charge
OBJECT TO REV. COOKE
PRESIDING AT TRIAL

Marked By tits between counsel
representing two factions or Wesley
NJ Z. Church and tho Rev. George A.
Cooke. pastor OF the same church.
who persisted in sitting as Judge at
the trial OF Clayton L. Crew, a trus-
tee, charged with creating dissention
in the church, the first hearing in the
case was held last night. The hear
ing was attended by several hundred
churchmen from various Methodist
Episcopal churches, and It was evi-
dent at the beginning Of the case that
Il would occupy the greater portion
OF two or three evenings. When ad-
Journment was taken at IL O'Clock
until 7.30 o'clock this evening Il was
admitted that not one-fourth OF the
case had been heard.
The hearing was enlivened several
times by clashes between Caleb q.
Burchenal, representing Mr.. Crew.
and Henry r. Isaacs, counsel for the
chHch pastor and two officials, ]. r.
Beckley and William G. Nickerson.
who preferred the charges. Once when
a remark by Mr.. Crews attorney
brought forth some applause. Mr..
Cooke announced: No demonstra-
tions by either side will he per-
The trial started at s o'clock, with
the pastor, Mr.. Cook. leading in
prayer. in which he invoked that
truth be upperTnost in the minds OF
those present This was followed by
a verbal statement by the pastor, who
said that the case was an unusual
CONTINUED on Page Two)
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-12-14

The German communication TO her
enemies was sent without any sug-
gestions or comment by the President.
This action completely fulfilled the
request the Central Empires made
OF the United States. In his study
OF what action. II any. he may take
toward adding to the weight OF this
governments influence in the matter
OF furthering the Teutonic suggestion
that peace be discussed. the Presi-
dent received from Charge Grew. OF
the American embassy at Berlin. con-
ndential advices tending 10 explain
Germany's action. and the spirit which
prompted Il.
II was stated on highest authority
that the Presidents mind is stu en-
tirely open. He still is undetermined.
He will reach no decision until he
has confidential Rdvices from Ameri-
can representatives at the Entente
Allied capitals.
The State Department said officially
I that the Allies would understand that
this government Is ready to transmit
any answer 70 Germany without ne
cessity OF making any definite offer
10 do so.
One point. however. became clear
today This is that, however careful
the President and his advisers are
that no move be made that might be
received unfavOrably by the Allied
governments. the President sis pot
going to overlook the slightest point"
on which he might hinge an opening
wedge for his avowed belief that
peace, when Il does come, must be
nnTnUAnnnf and l... 10
nent by some organization as a world
league to enforce peace.
II has been suggested 10 him that
perhaps a statement. concise. clear
and full. delivered to the American
people and 10 the world, might be the
entering wedge to be adopted
While Secretary Lansing had no
engagement with President Wilson
this forenoon, II was assumed no
would seek the opportunity OF con
ferring with his chief before tomor-
row afternoon cabinet session. Ger
man Ambassador Won Bernstorf will
probably have an interview with
J ans'ng within the next few days 10
discuss the matter informally.
representatives OF two neutral ma
tions. Switzerland and Spain, involv-
ed as messengers for her peace pro-
posals called today on Secretary
Lansing. They stated they had lust
received the text OF the German note
The United Press learned today
from sources OF highest authority that
the Presidents greatest problem in
the German note Is TO indicate beyond
question Americas desire not 10 "in- |
termeddle," while at the same time 60
perform the humanitarian part Of
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-12-14
DELAWAREANS MEET
SOLDIERS ON BORDER

Mt and Mrs. James z. Henry. OF
this city. who have been touring the
Southern States have written 10 a
friend here describing a visit paid by
them TO Deming, n. NJ. where the
Delaware milir amen are stationed.
In this letter Mr.. and Mrs. Henry
state that the Delaware camp is the
best they saw along the border, and
the local sold ers are enjoying the
best OF health. Several OF the sold ers
who had attacks Of measles have re-
covered.
Mr.. Henry also said that while at
the camp he met Major William Mar
SHALL of Milford Del, who showed
him about the camp.
While the Delaware boys are hav-
ing a good time. their one wish. ac-
cording TO Mr.. Henry. IS to have their
dinners at home on Christmas and
New Years Days.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-12-14
saul SBURY SPEAKER
Pro TEN Of SENATE
Is Chosen Today TO Secceed
the Late James P.
Clarke
CAUCUS UNANIMOUS
FOR DELAWAREAN
By The united Press.

by Inc Julleu ETeSo.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 14.-Senator
salisbury. Delaware. was elected
president pro tempore of the Senate
Today, succeeding the late James p.
Clarke.
Senator Salisbury was placed in
nomination in caucus last night
by Senator Joseph r. Robin
son. of Arkansas. His nomination
was seconded by Senator Charles f.
Johnson, OF Maine. Senator Kern. of
Indiana, chairman of the caucus, ask
I'D for other nominations, but none
we're made. II had been expected that
several senators would run for the
office but they had evidently figured
that a majority of the Democrats had
agreed upon the Delaware Senator
and they would not run.
Senator Salisbury is the first pres
ident pro tempore to be chosen unani-
mously In a Senate caucus of Demo
Gratis. il is said. and il is a tribute to
the jun or Senator from Delaware In
the campaign made for him by his COL
leagues, Il had been argued that as
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Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-12-14

eiiciting from both sides some officlaiH
data as to the preliminary terms uponI
which each regards peace as possibla
inc administration hopes that the2
Allies Will not fatty reject the5
usrman note without indicating ~
some fashion their minimum of con-
cessions and that a maximum OF del
mands as the basis for peace. i'll
those preliminary concessions and da.A
mands are established By the Allies
the administration regards 1t as cer.l
tain that Germany will respond with Al
IKE list Thus a starting point Will
be established from which at somaI
time in the future peace NAV come
Ihere is no Idea In Official circlee|
that peace Is near and there is mol
idea OF attempting to expedite a Set.
tlement. II is recognized that such
action on the part of this govern.
ment would probably be resented.
10 Is also recognized how yer. that
some time the first draft of demand.
must be submitted. and il is looked upon
as m the interes. of humanity in general
that thus preliminary step should bs
made ae early as possible.
The Uni ed Press learns that fbe "a.
ininistration has considered the effect of
an rmcompiomising rejection on public
sentiment IN the United stare and par
ticularly as 10 the effect of such reply
ON American investors in Allied secure
tres. Washington believes majority
OF americans want peace in Europe. al
though they do not want the United
states TO "hutt in with mediation.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-12-14
BANKERS OF THE
Peninsula here
After Business Session Visit
OrS Will Enjoy Hotel
Banquet
DR.. MITCHELL 10
BE ONE SPEAKER

Officers and directors OF the bank
ing institutions of Delaware and the
Eastern Shore OF Maryland, members
OF the Delaware State Bankers' Asso-
citation. are here today TO attend the
meeting Of the organization at the
City Club. Many prominent bankers
already have registered at the Hotel
dupont or are visiting friends here.
The visitors are guests OF the mem
bers OF the Wilmington Clearing
House Association.
There was no formal welcome to
the visitors, eacn local bank Official
receiving his friends and officers OF
the Clearing House Association ar
ranging for others.
The meeting WIS called to order this
afternoon az . O'Clock in the auditor
ium OF the City Club by Otho Nowland.
president OF The Equitable Guarantee
and Trust Company, president Of the
Bankers' Association. The principal adj
iress is 10 be made BY Eugene Lamb
Richards, superints ndent of banks of
New York on Interest on Time DepOs
IT'S Business mat ers Include consid-
Grafton Of fixing a permanent date for
holding the annual meeting which now
is held at the call Of the president
Following the meeting this after
noon members OF the association are
to be entertained at the Queen The
atre by members of the Clearing
House Association. At z o'clock this
evening a banquet will be served at
the Hotel DUPONT. John II. Dandy. /
president OF the Union National Bank, |
will preside at the banquet Mr.. |
Richards and Dr. Samuel c. Mitchell, |
president Of Delaware College viii be
speakers.
Otho Nowland, John H. Dandy and !
James p. Winchester. president OF
the Wilmington Trust Company. are
members OF the committee which has
in charge the entertainment OF visit /
ing bankers, and arrangements for |
the banquet and the meeting.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-12-14
WOMAN BREAKS Her neck
IN PLUNGE down STAIRS

Falling down the stairs of her home
sometime yesterday. Mrs. William
Greenhalg. aged "a years. OF No. 73
Water street. Kentmere, sustained a
fracture Of the neck and died instant
ly. The body was found shortly after
II o'clock last night by her husband
William Greenhalg. on his. return
from work at the Bancroft mills.
When Mr.. Greenhalg left his home
yesterday morning he left his wife
asleep in bed and when he opened
the door OF his stairway leading to
the upstairs rooms last night, his
wlfe's body, attired in her night
clothes. fell at his feet. The woman
had her house clothes in her arms.
Mr.. and Mrs. Greenhalg came 70
this country from England a year
ago.