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The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-02-28
EDUCATORS OPPOSE
DRILL IN SCHOOLS

Detroit, Feb. 2S-The department OF
superintendent of the National Edu-
cation association, at its closing ses-
sion here, went on record as opposed
to compulsory military training in the
public schools. The educators, how
ever, favored a plan whereby the
american youth" who wishes to re-
ceive military instruction, can find
special schools available.
Other resolutions which were adopt.
ed favored boards of education of few
er members. child labor laws; in.
creased appropriations for the United
States bureau of education and ap-
pointment of educational attaches for
all American embassies and legations
The National Association of State
Supervisors and Inspectors of Rural
Schools elected as president y. C.
Macdonald, state inspector Of rura
and consolidated schools of North Da
kota L. J. Hanniffan. state inspector
of schools In West Virginia. was elect
ed secretary.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-02-28
INCREASE GUARDS AT PIER
Threat of Reign of Terror Along New
York Shipping Front.

New York, Feb. 2S.-Anonymous
threats of a reign of terror along the
New York shipping front, the sinking
of barge containing $50 automobiles
ready for shipment to the allies, and
a fire have caused the police to re
double efforts to prevent outbreaks.
C. G. Remproves, district attorney
at Kings Head, had a guard thrown
about the American steamer piers.
A barge containing $50 automobiles
was cut loose from its mooring. guild
ed to middle stream and scuttled
Soon after fire broke out on the
steamer Alvin Court. anchored in the
lower bay. The fire was extinguished
by a fire tug, but the ships officers
were unable to explain the fire
THE recent fire in Erie basin Is
only an indication of what Is going
to happen" an anonymous letter
said
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-02-28
BRITISH AND FRENCH
SEE DANGER IN DRIVE

London, Feb. 28.-While the conf.
dence of the military critics has not
been shaken by it, the seriousness of
the German thrust toward Verdun is
recognized.
The Times Paris correspondent re-
fleets the feeling of the French people
as of equal anxiety, though he says
there is less apprehension than pre-
vailed during the great Marne strug-
gle. The correspondent adds that all
accounts from the front agree that the
tremendous artillery fighting in the
Champagne offensive was as the mere
firing of squibs when compared with
the pitiless bombardment which has
been going on throughout the Meuse
heights during the past week, largely
owing to the twelve-inch and seven
teeninch guns brought back from the
Russian and Serbian fronts to swell
the chorus.
Never before" says the correspond
ent, has a battle been so minutely
prepared, nor an army been so abun.
dainty provided with material means
for victory. Nothing has been neglect
ed that is likely to lead to success"
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-02-28
GERMANS AIMING AT PARIS
British General Discusses Fighting
Around Verdun.

London. Feb. 2S- The importance
to England of the battle raging
around Verdun was emphasized by
Major General Sir Francis Lloyd, gen.
eral officer commanding the London
district, in a speech at the opening of
military building at Wimbledon.
in the great war which is now pro
ceeding," said General Lloyd, every
individual must give up self absolutely
and all must unite in one bond "a
make the war result in victory. Do
you realize that fight Is now going
on for a passage TO Paris? The re
suit will hang in the balance until the
Teuton is driven back. as have great
confidence ne will be"
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-02-28
WOMEN CROWD TO HEARING
Petticoat Grating Charge Attracts
Many Visitors.

Chicago. Feb 2S.-Women crowded
the room before the opening of the
days session in the investigation of
the so called split salary scandal pre-
cipitated by Mrs. Page Waller Eaton's
charges against Mrs. Louise Osborne
Rowe. Many of the women brought
lunches so that they might not lose
their seats at the afternoon session.
Complaint was made by Mrs. Eaton
that she had been annoyed by espion-
age She said that she discovered
while talking from her home on the
telephone that the wires were crossed
and that two men were discussing
plans to watch her premises and list
en- to her conversations.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-02-28

Berlin, Feb. 2S.-Austrian press
headquarters predicted the early fall
of the Albanian city of Durazzo as a
result of the defeat on Wednesday of
the Italians and the Albanian forces
under Essad Pasha. the provisional
president. A strong line of outer de-
fense for the city had been construct
ed and indications were that spirited
resistance would be offered.
The Austrian and Germans attack
ed at daybreak The defenders were
soon elected from their positions at
Bazaar Sjak Shortly afterward the
Italians on the southern bank Of the
lower Arzen were forced To abandon
their positions. The Austrians crossed
the river and proceeded southward.
A decisive action east of Bazar
Siak drove the Italians from strong
positions The same fate was suffer
ed by the defenders of Sasso Bianeo.
six miles east of Durazzo. by evening
the entire outer girdle of defenses
were taken The attackers, advancing
to the inner line positions, established
the fact that the Italians were en-
barking their troops hurriedly.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-02-28
TWO BRITISH VESSELS SUNK
Probable Loss of Nine Lives Is Re-
ported

London, Feb. 28.-The British steam
ers Denaby and TUNNEL have been
lives.
The Denaby's crew was landed. Five
survivors of the TUNNEL were land
ed, but two died within few hours.
Seven others are missing.
The Denaby displaced 2,987 tons
and was owned and registered at Glas.
gov. The TUNNEL was . 5al.ton
steamer from Hull.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-02-28
WHEAT DOWN FIVE CENTS
Depression on New York Stock Mar
ket Affects Chicago Exchange.

Chicago, Feb. 2S.-Wheat values
broke about cents a bushel because
of depression in the New York stock
market. Many traders thought the
Wall street declines pointed to in
creased tension with Germany.
May wheat dropped to S113B.
Heavy stop loss selling took place.
At the extreme lowest figures reach
ed May wheat was down 51a cents, at
$1.13A.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-02-28
Senate Will Not Pass ReSO=
luton of Warning.
SUBJECT IS UNDER BAN
From Floor of Both Houses by Ac-
ton of Leaders-Beieved Attempt
to Override President viii Fail.

Washington, Feb 2S.-After can
vassing each senator Democratic
Whip Lewis reported to Senator
Stone that the opposition to the pres
ident could not prevail and recon-
mended that the Gore and Jones reso-
lutions warning Americans to keep off
armed ships of belligerents be allow
ed to come to vote as soon as the
authors desired.
Discussion of the submarine issue
was kept from the floor of both
houses. Senator Stone, holding the
lid in the senate, prevented the intro
duction of even local bills, saying he
would not offer the opportunity for
any debate.
Secretary Lansing and Chairman
Flood of the house foreign affairs
committee conferred at some length
on the possibility of a compromise
warning resolution, which Represen-
tative Flood wished TO offer in the
house. but neither would comment at
the time on what was said or agreed
upon.
Serious attempts to pass a warning
resolution over the presidents head
have been temporarily abandoned BY
a parliamentary maneuver in the sen
ate consideration of the Gore and
Jones resolutions were avoided
Senator Stone had planned to move
the reference of the resolutions to his
committee An authoritative but in.
formal statement had been received
from the White House that such a
movement would be welcomed, as IL
was believed it would result in the
defeat of the administration op
ponents Stones abandonment OF
this plan caused some surprise.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-02-28
STRIKE MAY SPOIL MEAT
Sioux City Packers and Workers Far
From Agreement.

Sioux City. la, Feb. 2S-The pack
ing house strike seems no nearer set
tlement, employees and managers
showing no signs of agreement Great
stores of meat in cooling plants have
been imperiled.
Strike leaders said emissaries VIII
be sent to Omaha and Kansas City in
an effort to stir up sympathetic ac-
fiOn
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-02-28

Croatans, Chiefly Women and Chill.
dren, Victims of Epidemic.

London, Feb 2S.-The Exchange
Telegraph company's Rome CORE
spondent says adyices have been re-
ceived in that city from Zurich that
an epidemic of cholera is raging in
Croatia and that its victims are num-
bered In the thousands and are chief
ly women and children.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-02-28
Erie shopmen Granted increase.

Meadville, Pa, Feb. 2s.-Nearly L.
900 employees of the Erie railroad shop
In Meadville are to be given an in
crease in wages, according to an an
nouncement. The advance amounts
to from / to 2 cents an hour
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-02-28

Tarrytown, NJ Y, Feb. 2S-Alma
b. Paulding, twenty-four years old,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Pauld-
ing of Eastview, Is dead as a result of
blood poisoning following the pick
ing at a pimple a few weeks ago.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-02-28

CARRANZA MONEY REFUSED
Mexlcans Are Breaking Into Stores
for Supplies.

Laredo, Tex, Feb. 2S.-Mexican
merchants are refusing to accept Car
rama currency Of large denominations
for merchandise and people are break.
ing into stores for supplies, according
TO reports brought here by passen-
gers from Monterey.
A dearth OF small bills is the ex.
planation offered by the authorities
for the violence.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-02-28
Two Drown at Naval Station

Chicago, Feb. 2S.-A petty officer
and an apprentice seaman at the
naval station at Lake Bluff were
drowned when heavy seas dashed
their boat against the breakwater.
The dead are Robert Nj. Walters of
Philadelphia. chief gunner's mate, and
Bradford Bixby, Muskogee, Okla, ap
preutice seaman.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-02-28
TO GET DYES FOR STAMPS
Shipments From Germany Have Been
Arranqed Through Embassy.

Berlin, Feb 2S.-Through the com
bined efforts of the American embas-
sy and consulate shipments of aniline
dyes for the use of the United States
government in the production of post
age stamps and greenbacks has been
arranged.
One small shipment already has
gone and others will follow shortly.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-02-28

Berlin, Feb 2S.-An official
statement says that consider
able advances have been made
east of the Meuse, in the re-
gion north of Verdun, in the
presence of Emperor William.
The war office also announc-
ed the capture of the hills
southwest of the village Of
LOuvemont and the fortified
positions to the east thereof.
I'VE are pursuing the re-
treating enemy" the statement
says.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-02-28
Spanish Cabinet Officer Quits.

Madrid, Feb. 28.-Finance Minister
Urzaiz has resigned on account of diff
ferences of opinion with the other
members OF the cabinet regarding the
financial policy Of the government
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-02-28
MRS. DE ARMOND WIFE OF
FORMER WAITER.

Butler, Mo, Feb. 2S.-Mrs.
Alice De Almond. aged sixty
one, widow of David A. De Ar
mond, who represented the
Sixth district of Missouri in the
national house of representa-
tives many years. was married
In San Antonio, Tex, to Will
lam w Allen, formerly a wait
er here
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-02-28
Noted Unitarian Preacher Dies.

Philadelphia, Feb. 28.-Rev. Charles
e. St. John, pastor Of the First Uni
tartan church of this city, is dead,
aged sixty. He was one of the most
widely known Unitarian preachers In
the country.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-02-28
@ by MONT

As the result OF threats that he says
have been made against his life, May
or William Hale Thompson of Chica-
go has asked Chief Of Police Healey
for a bodyFuard The mayor says the
threats have been made presumably
because of his activities in the cam
paign for the coming aldermanic pri-
maries"
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-02-28
DURAzz0 TAKEN
BY The TEUTONS
Fall of Important Albanian
City Confirmed.
DEFENDERS ARE ROUTED

Austrans and German Eject italians
and Native Troops FROM Their Po-
sitions and Evacuation of the City
Follows Shortly.
Rome, Feb. 2S.-The report that
Durazzo, an Albania port on the Ad-
riatic sea, had been evacuated by the
Italian troops stationed there is con
flrmed.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-02-28

London, Feb. 2S.-The strong French
fortress of Douamont, defending Yer.
dun from the north and but four miles
from the city's outskirts. has fallen
before the German attack, according
to an official statement from Berlin.
DOuamont is one of a cluster of
seven forts protecting Verdun from
the north. Forts de Sauyille. de Ia
yannes and St Michael lie directly
between the position conquered by the
Germans and the city OF Verdun.
The conquest of this fort was made
by the right wing of the huge attack
ing army which has scored the great
est advance in the assault on the
French position Douamont is some
what to the east of what has hither-
to been the principal line of progress,
being situated four miles east of the
Meuse river
The main force of the German at
tack as indicated by the previous Off
cial communications was being exert
ed southwark along the Meuse.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-02-28
An important Achievement.

The capture of Douamont is the
most important achievement since the
Inauguration of the German drive on
Verdun. an onslaught which for fury
and for weight of men and guns has
few precedents in the war.
The French war office has expressed
confidence that Notwithstanding the
admitted great strength of the Ger
man drive Verdun and its protecting
fortresses would be able to hold out.
These positions form what has been
regarded as one of the greatest strong.
holds of Europe
1t is the strongest fortress of
France and is of particular Importance
from the fact that 1t offers direct com
munication with Paris. which is $50
miles to the west Verdun marks the
northerly point of the great French
defensive against direct attack from
German territory, the most southerly
being Belfort, as between these two
points lies the stretch of frontier on
which Germany touches France.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-08-24
SMALL BOY VETERAN
IN USE OF TOBACCO

New Bern, N. c., Aug. 23.-Charlie,
aged four and the son of Mr.. and Mrs.
r. s. Edwards. of Greenvile, n. G.,
came to town Monday to see a ply
stefan about being treated for the af-
ter effects of an attack of infantile
paralysis. which he suffered some time
ago and which departed leaving him
in shape not near AS good as that
which he enjoyed before the attack
came his way.
Now, ordinarily there Ia nothing
unusual about "A four-year old young
ster coming to New Bern. but with
Charlie it is different and he Is prov
ing TO be the talk of the town.
Charlie. despite his tender years,
claims the distinction of being the
second Walter Raleigh when II comes
down to a question OF being an expert
smoker. He is a past master in the
art. and what he doesn't know about
the different brands OF cigars and
smoking tobacco isn't worth knowing
Last night Charlie propped himself
up on prominent corner down in the
business section OF the city, located a
Havana in one OF his pockets. asked a
neighhoriug lounRer for match and
proceeded TO fire up. Pedestrians
passing that way saw a little tot with
smoke belching from his mouth like
one Of the old 'mullet" road burners
They started to yell fire" and call
the police, but Charlie put a stop TO
this by calmly observing that 1t was a
fair good weed that he was smoking
and proceeded to inhale 1t to the end
According to Charles parents, who
came over from Grsenville with him
he has been smoking since he was
two years old. Three and four cigars
day is about his limit during the
summer time. but during the cooler
weather he thinks nothing of burning
up half dozen day.
Charlie will probably remain here
for several days in order to see what
the LOCAL medicos can do toward put
ting his constitution in trim once
again.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-08-24
RADFORD NORMAL
NOTES.

Especial to The Richmond virginian.)
Radford. Va, Aug. 23.-The second
term of the Normal School will close
this week. Graduation exercises were
held in the auditorium at IL o'clock
Friday. at which time five young ladies
will receive diplomas The course OF
study in the Normal School is sc
arranged that regular courses may be
finished and students graduated al
the close of each quarter.
Along with the regular Normal
School duties considerable use has
been made of the tennis courts, cro-
quet grounds and swimming pool
Dr. ]. p. Mcconnell and Professor
w. E. Gilbert attended the convention
of the New River District Christian
churches at Wytheville on wednes-
day. Professor Jos. f. Avent and w
Z. Gilbert made addresses at the Mont.
gomery County Sunday-school conven-
ton at Shawsville.
Miss M'ledge Moffett, who has been
attending Columbia University sum
mer school, has returned to Radford
Her mother, Mrs. NJ. s. Moffett who
has been principal Of the high school
at Herndon. Va. for some years. has
retired from teaching and will make
her home at Radford
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-08-24
PRESIDENT HEARS FROM
u. S. CHAMBERS HEAD

Washington, Aug 23.--President
Wilson has received a letter on the
strike situation from the Chamber OF
Commerce OF the United States. The
letter, signed by r. Goodwin Rhett,
Of Charleston. s. c., president of the
organization. reads in part:
1T is inconceivable that either the
railroads or their employees should
take the position that they are great
er than the public whom they serve
and the government which represents
that public. 1t Is inconceivable that
they should refuse a request or de-
mand from the head of the govern
ment to submit their irreconcilable
differences to the investigation and
subsequent judgment Of competent
and properly constituted commission
or tribunal
THE seriousness OF the situation,
as We now see 1t. is that the public
is Informed OF It's helplessness to pro-
tect Itself against certain demands.
ana therefore such demands must be
acceded to by 1t. We are not in a
are equitab BILE and Just or not our
position is that the facts ought to
be Investigated, and II these demands
are Just, they ought to be granted i'm
mediately upon the ascertainment OF
the facts on their merits, and not be-
cause either party is so powerful that
IL can dictate its terms to the pub
lie. We feel that there is no hope
whatever of permanent settlement
OF this question short OF the method
proposed, and we again appeal to you
to use your power and influence to
that end at this time"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-08-24

over are the guests of Mrs w e,
Holmes, IN Boydton.
Mrs Frederick Page. OF Orange.
formerly OF this city, is spending the
summer on the Connecticut coast.
Miss Lou Belle Catesbv Jones will
visit friends near the White sulphur
Springs during the remainder OF the
month.
Mrs john Bf IAghtfoot. Jr, who
/ has been Ut Mliboro, Va. viii return
to her home In Woodland Heights
September l..
Mrs. c. r Curry. Miss Gladys Mon
cure and II. L Reid, of this city. were
recent guests Of Mrs. Charles Edgar
at their summer home, blue Bell
Cottage" at Buckroe Beach.
Mrs. a. u. Atkinson and her grand
daughter Miss Addie Erwin, are visit
ing IN Roanoke.
Mrs. Henry c. Cooper has returned
to her apartment In the Shenandoah
after visit to Kenilworth Cottage
Virginia Beach.
Mrs Helen C. Bingswanger. former.
~ Of this city now OF Spokane, Wash.
is visiting Mr.. and Mrs n. g. Bin
swanger, 2220 Monument Avenue,
Or. and Mrs. J w. Cammack, o.
1872 West Grace Street, are spending
Some time at Niagara Falls and Other
Northern cities
Miss Anne Buckner Ronaldson will
return this week to her home on Pari
! Avenue, utter q stay of month ir
| Lexington. where she has been the
guest of Miss Judith Anderson.
Mrs Julian Grant Moore and the
Misses May and Julia Moore are spend
ing the summer at Chautauqua, N Y
Mr., William y. Love- OF Columbia
S, C., has concluded visit to hi;
brother Mr.. Samuel Il. Love, In Gin.
ter Park, and is now In Norfolk for
n brief stay.
r Flaxingto Harker, organist and
choirmaster at st, Paul's Episcopa
Church, ana Mrs. Harker, who have
been spending their vacation in New
York and Boston. will return to Rich,
mond Saturday.
Mrs. p. c. Smith. of this city. II
spending some time with her parents
Mr. and Mrs. Virginius Tucker. In Nor.
folk.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-08-24
estimated, would hav. to be per


estimated. would have to be s PEI
cent.
The railroad managers and execu-
tives havs~ begun to train guns upon
the white House In an effort to af-
feet public sentiment. When they
first arrived they were committed to
complete silence concerning the dis
pute and issues involved. Daily the
number OF authorized interviews given
out at the railroad headquarters in
creases. and they are designed to
create public sentiment for arbitra-
/ ton.
The Chamber of Commerce of the
United States also issued statement
today favoring arbitration, and this
was considered a part of the major
propaganda.
Taxes Have Gone Up.
Every possible argument Is being
brought to bear by the executives to
influence the situation in their favor.
The Presidents attention has been
brought to the fact that the present
Congress has doubled the railroads
income tax and has also put a tax of
so cents on the $1,000 upon corpora
tons. They said all supplies, especial
ly steel, iron and copper have in
creased greatly in cost and there Is a
great scarcity of common laborers,
who are being paid rs per cent more
than they were paid last year. In adj
dition, 1t was said. the wheat crop ia
between SOC, 100000 and 100000. 900
bushels less than last year and the
roads would handle $4,000, 600
bushels less OF Canadian wheat this
year.
One official said a matter giving the
executives concern was their distrust
of the governments promises. He
cited the work of the Southern Pacific
through f. II. Hartman in the I'M
perial Valley.
The government. he said. had failed
In its effort to complete the irrigation
dam there and to make 1t hold the
water. Hartman did it at the request
Of President Roosevelt and at a cost
of $150,000, 900 with the promise of
compensation by the government. The
railroad has never gotten Its money
back, this executive said