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The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-03-01
American Ensiun Dead.

Zurich, March 1.-Ensign Charles
Fitzhugh Angel, who was appointed
assistant naval attache to the Ameri-
can embassy in Berlin last year, but
who was taken seriously i'll soon after
his arrival In Berlin and was placed in
sanatorium in Zurich, is dead He
was relative of the former American
ambass sacor, James w. Gerard.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-03-01

Deer River, Mimi, March lon COM
plant of the Indian agent at Bena,
Sheriff Gunderson of Itasca county
arrested thirty young Indians on a
charge of living with squaws to whom
they are not legally married. The ac-
cused are mostly educated young In
dians. They will be allowed one week
to get married or stand prosecution.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-03-01
Captain Jack Crawford Dead.

New York, March John Wallace
Crawford, known as Captain Jack"
Crawford, is dead at his home in
Woodhaven. l.. L., from pneumonia
Mr. Crawford was born in 1847 in Ire
land. He was a veteran of the Civil
war and was at one time chief of
scouts under General Custer. He ar
ranged the pursuit Of Sitting Bull.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-03-01
Hich Haul by Bank Robbers.

Daytona. Fla. March /. - Robbers
took from vault OF the First Nation
al bank here $4,000 and an unesti-
mated amount of securities. They
gained entrance through window and
drilled a hole near the top Of the
vault The robbers overlooked $4,000
In currency.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-03-01
DEMOCRATIC CAM PAtGN
COST s2,s00,coO.

New York, March Approx
imately $2,500,000 was expend-
ed in the campaign to re-elect
President Wilson, il is announc-
ed at headquarters of the Dem
ocratic national committee.
The committee faced a de-
ficit at the close OF the cam
paign of 100000. but $4,000
of the amount has been col
lected.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-03-01
German Chancellor Flags
President Wilson.
ACT WITHOUT PRECEDENT
Won Bethmann-HoIlweg Informs Reich.
stag He Is Without Official lnforma.
ton Regarding American Reasons
for Breaking Of Relations.

Berlin. March Criticism of the
United States not only for breaking
off relations with Germany but also
for the way in which it was done was
voiced by Chancellor Won Bethmann.
Hollweg in his long promised talk to
the reichstag
Attention also was called to Presi-
dent Wilson's alleged change Of front
within the past few years. In part
the chancellor said:
One step farther than any taken
by European neutrals in the subma-
rine warfare declared by the central
powers has been taken by the United
States. President Wilson, after re-
ceiving our note OF Jan. 81, brusquely
broke OFF relations with us.
mo authentic communication about
the reasons which We're given for his
steps reached me. The former United
States ambassador here in Berlin COM
municated only in spoken words TO the
state secretary of the foreign office
word OF the breaking off OF relations
and asking for his passports
This form OF breaking OFF relations
between great nations living in peace
is probably without precedent in his
tory.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-03-01

Retirement, Again in Hands of Eng
Iish-City of Baeoad Now but Sew
enty-five Miles Distant.
London. March THE British are
continuing to advance rapidly on the
Tigris front.
OtfiCial announcement was made
here that the Turks are being engag-
ed on the left bank of the river more
than thirty miles west and northwest
of Kut-ElAmara
The british gunboat Firefy, which
was lost at the time of the retreat
from Ctesiphon has been recaptured.
One Turkish ship has been taken and
one destroyed
British troops have pursued the
Ottoman troops more than thirty
miles west and northwest of Kut
This indicates an advance of fifteen
miles since the last report and places
the British not more than seventy-fve
miles in an air line from Bagdad.
In their first expedition, late in 1915.
the British were within eighteen miles
OF Bagdad. but were forced to retreat
TO Kut-El-Amara after a defeat at
Ctesiphon Afterward General Town
shend was hemmed in at Kut and sur
rendered last April
Earpaap< Tale pricansro
Berlin. March 1-On the Northern
Roumanian front the Teutonic forces
took the offensive, the war Office an
rounces. They captured several hill
positions from the Russians. taking
more than 300 prisoners. eleven ma
chine guns and nine mine throwers.
Lively outpost fighting in several
sectors Of the Franco Belgian front
IS reported in the army headquarters
statement
In the Aisne sector the French.
after taking a German outpost posi-.
ton. We're driven OF in a counter at
tack and Germans who had been TAX
en- prisoners were set free.
petrograd. March German forces
attacked the Russian position on bot
sides of the Jacobeni-Kimpolung high
road. says the Russian official state
ment, and occupied the heights two
miles southwest of the village of Val
Putna
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-03-01
BILL GIVES MRS. FUNSTON
500 PENSION MONTHLY.

Washington. March IA bill
granting a pension of 500 a
month to the widow of he late
Major General Frederick Fun
ston has been passed by the
senate
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-03-01
Refers TO Wilson's Message.

"All official documents being lack
ing ] am forced to rely upon doubtful
sources that is, upon the outer (Reu-
ter's) Offices version OF the contents
of the message sent by President Will
son on Feb. 3 TO congress.
In this version the president Is re-
ported to have said that omr note of
Jan 81 suddenly and without previ-
Gus indication Intentionally withdrew
the solemn promises made in the note
of May 1916.
To the United States government,
therefore no choice compatible with
dignity and honor was left other than
the way which had been announced in
her note Of April 20, 1916, covering
the case If Germany should not want
to give up her submarine method.
eff these arguments are correctly
reported by Reuter- then | must de.
cidedly protest against them. For
more than a century friendly relations
between us and America have been
carefully promoted.
we honor them-as Bismarck once
put it-as an heirloom from Frederick
the Great Both countries benefited
by II, both giving and taking
Old Principles Overthrown.
"Since the beginning OF the war
things have changed on the other side
of the waters. Old principles were
overthrown.
"On Aug. 81, 1913, during the Mexi-
can troubles, President Wilson, in a
solemn message to congress, declared
that he intended to follow the best
usages of international Law by a pro
hibition Of the supplying Of arms to
both Mexican parties at war against
each other.
"One year later, in 1914, these
usages apparently were no longer CON
sidered good Countless materials Of
war have been supplied by America to
the entente and while the right of the
American citizen to travel without
hindrance to entente countries and
the right to trade without hindrance
with France and England, even
through the midst of the battlefields,
even the right of such trade as we had
to pay for with German blood-while
all these rights were jealousy guard
ed, the same right of American citi-
zens toward the central powers did
not seem to be as worthy of protec-
tion and as valuable"
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-03-01
BRITISH STILL
PURSUING TURKS
Continue to Advance Rapid
Iy on Tigris Front.
RETAKE LOST WARSHIP

Cunboat Firefy, Captured in Previous
Retirement, Again in Hands of Eng
Iish-City of Baedad Now but Sew
enty-fve Miles Distant.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1917-04-14

Miss Crane admitted she was still
cold and allowed her to have her way.
It's just a little hot lemonade"
she said, handing a tall tumbler to
her guest.
Miss Crane, already alarmed about
her condition, took a long draft of
the mixture. Suddenly she set it
down with a frightened look at the
other woman. There's liquor in it,"
she cried.
ooh, only the least bit. If you had
a doctor here he'd make you take it.
You'll have pneumonia if you don't"
Miss Crane, now thoroughly
frightened, swallowed the whole Of
it. 1t was really a very liberal al
lOwance of "old rye" and not being
used to intoxicants, she was soon
cOnversing glibly and feeling very
much at home with her hostess.
Mary showed her brothers picture
and RECALLED her with his wonderful
achievements. Miss Crane quite for
got what she had come for and in
vited them both to call: Mary tele-
phoned for a conveyance and sent
her guest home happy.
Ethel received the unexpected
news with establishment, but the
next instant became aware that
Miss Crane had been having too
much. The next day very miser-
able, repentant woman met her at
breakfast. I've got to resign from
the W. c. T. IT," she said. "I'u never
be able to look any Of them in the
face again. I guess I needn't have
been quite so hard on Irwin Banks. 1
haven't anything more to say against
his coming"
Copyright, 1917, W. G. Chapman.)
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1917-04-14


you don't know what this means Il
him."
EthePs heart gave a big throb. She
knew what it meant to her. In the
meeting Of their eyes,, the sister
knew.
will you ask your aunt to come
and see me?" she said.
"Oh, she never would" asserted
Ethel.
Not if she could help it, of
course, " rejOined Mary. But you've
got to put your foot down and be
firm. Just say you can't tell him not
to call and you'd be likely to see him
in other places, anyway. If she
wants to shut off all communication
between you and Mr.. Irwin Banks,
the only way is to come and lay the
case before his sister"
Ethel looked dubious, but prom
ised to be firm and the two cOnspira-
tors parted.
Miss Crane stOUtly protested she
would do nothing of the kind, but as
relations continued to be decidedly
strained she concluded it was the
only way to conclude peace.
The day she had appointed to call
on Miss Banks was cold and buster
ing and snow began to fall heavily
while she was on the way. She had
to walk nearly a mile, and she ar
rived at the Banks cottage, chilled,
wet and bedraggled. Mary Banks
met her with such CHEEKY cordially
and took off her wet wraps with such
sOlicitude for her health, making her
sit very near the fire to dry her feet,
and talking pleasantly all the time
that her caller found it difficult to
make an opening former errand. At
last she got up courage to begin.
Miss Banks, I am"
Just a minute, Miss Crane! Let
me get you something warmp'
Miss Crane protested she did not
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1917-04-14
TODAY IN Illinois History

TODAY IN ILLINOIS HISTORY
April IA, 1932.-In U. S. house of
representatives a bill was reported
by Mr.. Mercer from committee on in
ternal improvements to empower the
state of Illinois to surrender certain
lands granted by the United States
and to provide more effectually for
the construction of a~canal from the
river Illinois to Lake Michigan,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-20
SHIPMENTS ID ANY
 NEUTRAL NAT|ONI IS
 NOT ID BE STOPPED
Policy of Government In Regulating Exports Dur ing War Further Ex-
 plained to Holland

Washington, April 1s-In any policy that may be adopted to regulate the ex- port of food supplies during the war the American government has no inten- ton of interfering with shipments of supplies to European or other neutral nations except where assistance to Ger many is likely to result.
 This was learned today after Minister Van Rapperd of The Netherlands had conferred with President Wilson. Repre- sentatives of other neutral European countries have displayed anxiety on the point.
 Food exports will furnish one of the principal problems to be taken up with the British and French commissions now en route to Washington. The general policy of the American government IS to take cognizance of the serious food situ- Rtions in several European neutral na- tions, although it's first object will be to provide for the needs of the Aneri- can people and assist as far as possible the entente allies,
 Practically all European nations all ready have adopted measures to prevent reshipment of goods passed through the allies blockades. This will greatly simplify the task of the United States in deciding where it's exports shall go.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-20
Special Bargains
 by Merchants in
 Today's Age-Herald

Louis Pizitz says let him fit you with your new straw hat.
 Sample Cloak and Suit Co. going out of business sale continues today
 Doster-Northington says his peroxide cream cleanses and softens the skin.
 Office Outfitters Co.,, feature Kun Bak" typewriter ribbons.
 Joe and Lee Slaughter say here's your straw $2 and up.
 Yeatman-Baugh feature Panamas, Ba- libuntals, split and other straw hats, $2 to $10.
 Saks pesents initial display of straw hats including all praids. Prices from g to $10. Loveman Joseph & Loeb present a full page of store news, featuring Elizabeth Miles middy blouse dresses at S1.95 and $250
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-20
BESSEMER NEWS

Bessemer, April 19.-(Special.)-A mass meeting has been called for Fri day night, April 27. at o'clock in the Realty building. to discuss the pro- posed water contract with the Ala bama Water company. Commissioners James Weatherly of Birmingham has accepted an invitation to address the gathering on water contracts that are in force at present in the larger towns in the State. John B. Weakley, presi- dent of the Alabama Water company, will also be called upon to give the side of the company.
 All of the stores in Bessemer closed their doors this afternoon at 1 o'clock with a few exceptions and the first day of the general closing. agreed upon earlier in the week, was in effect.
 The negro children of the N. O. Nell son kindergarten and the school chill dren of Bessemer paraded through the streets this afternoon headed by the N. o. Nelson brass band The parade was a patriotic affair and all of the children. about 400 in number, had flags.
 Funeral services over the remains of J. Robinson Bell. who was killed yesterday morning while at work at Feeders. were held this afternoon at o'clock from the family residence, 1925 Fairfax avenue. The Rev. I. F. Swallow, pastor of the First Presby- terian church. assisted by the Rev. M. K. Thornton, pastor of the First Bap- tist church, conducted the services. Interment was made at Cedar Hill cemetery. The following were the pallbearers: Clyde Paden. J. c. Lourir, T. c. Rockett, Ira Gray, Lee Hulsey and J. c. Lowery.
 Dean D. Marsden and Miss Josephine Mauter were married this afternoon in the office of the judge of probate, the ceremony being pronounced by Clerk Herbert Ethridge.
 The following marriage license was issued today by Clerk Ethridge: M Parker and Mrs E. A. Starns.
 The Hatikwah clubrooms were the scene of one of the prettiest affairs of the spring when Mr. and Mrs. Saia Kartus entertained a large number of friends in honor of their son and his bride, MT and Mrs. Harry Kartus The guests were received by Mir. and Mrs. Kartus, Mr, and Mrs. Harry Kar- tus, Mrs. Sam Lefkovits. Mrs. H. Gold berg, Mrs. Joe Strauss and Mrs. Joe Goldstein Mrs Kartus, the honorae,
 
 pretty picture in beautiful gown of white crepe de chine Dancing was enjoyed until a late hour when a plate luncheon with an ice was served. 9th CTS assisting in entertaining the guests were MT. and Mrs Phil Ripko, Miss Ida Kartus Miss Bessie Goldstein, Mrs Alex Guss. Mrs. Sam Kartus and many others. About 200 guests enjoyed this delightful hospitality
 l. n l.. nj. Woods was the scene of a pretty dou- ble wedding last night when his daughters, Miss Ollie Parker and M c. Salters and Miss Elizabeth Parker and c. P. Morton were married in the presence of a number of relatives and friends, the ceremony being pro nounced by the Rev. NJ. K. Thorn ton.
 The Bessemer Rolling Mill team de- feated the aggregation from West Highlands this afternoon on the local diamond by a score of If to 0.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-20

Along nearly every point of the long the eastward of Rheims, the French pushed forward and occupied positions from which a further advance was promised. Nothing seemed able to stay them, even though the clements were strongly against them. It showed, hailed or rained from dawn till night, but feeling that they had the mastery, the French troops cheerfully carried out seemingly impossible tasks, although they were soaked and chilled to the marrow and compelled to march through the mud with only bare chance to snatch a bit of rest in the open.
 The whole battle front Is on ground greatly broken with hills and forests, to attacking forces and favoring the de- lenders. For any one to get a prospect i've of the line beyond an extremely limi- ted distance is an impossibility.
 The Associated Press correspondent watched the progress of one end of the battle in the westward of Rheims, where the French advanced beyond hill known as the Mount Without Name" The fighting here was of a most trying na- ture as the French lines for more than two years have been on the edge of a plain commanded by a range of low, wooded hills on which the Germans were firmly established. It was out of the question for anybody to venture upon mo mans land" between the lines with out receiving salvo, yet the French since Monday have advanced across the intervening space and driven Sne enemy from some of the opposite slopes.
 In this vicinity prisoners have been taken in considerable patches. Many small parties held out after the main French lines had advanced, not knowing that the whole German line had been driven back. These little islets of men were left to be dealt with by the re- serves, who rounded them up at leisure. Several parties of this sort. totalling 30 men with several machine guns, were captured and brought in as the corres- pondent went over the field Others quickly followed from the sections of the line elsewhere One Zouave captain with only two men captured a group of 60 Germans thus stranded
 The artillery fire from both the lines was terrific, The Germans had brought up many guns, which they were unable to get away again before the French in-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-20
ADJUSTMENTS
Geraldine Farrar at the Jefferson

With the opening of the sale Of seats for the engagement of Geral- dine Farrar at the Jfferson next week in the mightiest of all motion pie lures. "Joan the Woman" interest was evidenced in manner which makes it seem likely that all records will be smashed al the big playhouse. Many large blocks of seats were bought dur ing the day for Monday night and other occasions The photo spectacle will be at the house all next week with matinees daily after Monday Miss Farrar plays the role of Joan of Arc and makes a breathing person. ality out of the immortal Maid of Or leans, showing her from her peasant days to the continuation of her career when she is burned at the stake It is full of thrills, romance and emotions and all Birmingham is showing an in- terest in it's first showing here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-20
ScOutmaster Struck
 By Wild Automobile

Scoutmaster w. J. Cooley was seriously injured at S:90 o'clock last night at Fifth avenue and Twentieth street, north during the Liberty Day parade, when a five-passenger Ford, owned by J. M. Betts, 9041a South Twentieth street. ran amuck when several people attempted to move the machine, which was blocking the parade. The machine was accidental ly thrown into gear and ran into tele- graph post before it was stopped. Several other persons were slightly injured.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-20
LoeM's Riinu

The person who would not thoroughly enjoy the offering for the second half of the opening week at Loew's Bijou is for a more entertaining programme has rarely been presented on the local stage The feature act, ''Woman Proposes" is simply delightful, for the gifted Paul Armstrong never penned more clever lines than those Of this wonderful satiri- cal playlet There are eight people in the cast and all particularly well chosen and very capable. The playlet deals with the marriage relation and brings out the fact that it is not the man, but the women who proposes, or rather "coaxes" him into it.
 Another attraction that fairly carried the audience off their feet was Alice Hamilton, one of Americas greatest character comediennes. The clever per former earned by pure merit the splendid reception she received
 Portraying an old lady in a comedy way entirely new and original, and singing melodies that fairly reached the heart, Miss Hamilton won over completely the large audiences at the performance yes- terday.
 While the pianologue has been some- what overdone, the act presented by Clear and Stone, two clever comedians and musicians and singers was out of the ordinary and proved a very pleasing number They act one of the hits of the bill
 The Lucier Worth trio presented one of the most sensational hand balancing acts in vaudeville. It Is staged in a manner that is entirely different from the gen. eral run of acts of this kind. Marvellous feats of strength and skill carry the act over in great shape.
 Dave Kinder in a singing and whistling novelty made a very good impression and was a good opener.
 One of the best feature pictures ever seen in the city is Darkest Russia, fea turing Alice Brady which, with magazine and comedy films complete the excel lent bill.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-20
ALABAMA TROOPS ARE INVENTED
 BY COL. ARRASM|TH

Montgomery. April 1s.-(Special) Work of the First regiment in guard ing bridges and other property in the Mobile district Is excellent and brought general commendation from Col. J. M Arrasmith. federal inspection officer Thursday following the completion of the first tour of inspection
 Citizens of Montgomery became stirred Thursday over a report from Nashville that the war department had disapproved the proposal to mobilize the Tennessee troops at that point because it is the location of the cap- itol The refusal was in compliance with an order issued several days ago which put state capitals low in the list of suitable camp sites It is feared that this may affect Montgomery ana that an effort might be made to take the camp to another point, However the war department has lease on property here and the mobilization camp has been located here since the troops were brought into the federal Ia
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-20
GERMAN RAIDER | SEEN OFF GOA
 OF SOUTH AME| '

Buenos Aires, April 19.-A raider has been sighted off Mo s. according to reports in maritims The commander of a steamer here says he sighted a suspicion i craft while coming from Rio de The delay in the arrival of sever fs has given some concern.
 British cruiser is on the wat 9 River Plata. The minister of marine .-a discussed the reports with the President
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-20
Talladega Wheat Crop
 Said To Be Very Good

Sylacauga. April 9.-(SpeciaD-Those who are in position to know from trav- cling all over the county state that the wheat crop acreage is greater than for several years and that the condition is good.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-20

fantry, in g superb dash. surrounded and captured them. An entire battery of six-inch guns was caught in this way and later the weapons were used against the retreating Germans. who had aban- doned 1000 shells for each piece.
 At divisional headquarters the Asso- ciated Press correspondent was informed of the fall of Vailly and Ville-aux- Bois, both positions of the greatest importance to the Germans.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-20
.BZoodiest Battle Of War Graphically Described
 By Writer At the Front
rnoM A srArF coRREsroNpnNr oF THE Assoo1ArED

A
 French Headquarters in France April 18.-Delayed) Some of the terrific and boodest fighting the o the enabled the French to increase their bag of prisoners to than 0OO the third day of the battle while the total of the field heavy which they captured reached nearly 80. not counting others buried in the mud.