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The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-11-30
Swedish officlaIs Out

Stockholm. Nov. 30.-Dr. Westman,
under secretary of foreign affairs, re-
signed here. Westman is alleged to
have handled the Luxburg and Cron-
holm messages for Germany.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-11-30
Russians and Germans Start
Negotiations When White
Flag Is Shown.
SLAVS VISIT THE ENEMY
Muscovites Handeos Over To Kaiser
When Lenine AGENTS Walk Into
German Trenches With
Flags Of Truce.

London, Nov 30.-Armistice and
peace parleys between Russia and
Germany will be formally begun at
once.
Three men, one bearing a white
flag, emerged from the foremost Rus
sian trench, somewhere on the East
ern 'front.'" walked across No Mans
Land into the German fighting zone
and handed Russia over to the kaiser.
There has been no fighting in this
sector since Lenine-then a returning
exile. slipped into Petrograd many
months ago.
Amid smiling salutes and courteous
bows the Russians were escorted to
the conference headquarters. There
they asked the German commander-in-
chief whether Germany agreed to the
Bolsheviki proposition OF immediate
negotiations for an armistice on all
fronts, and if so. requested that the
Germans set date and place.
Germany Names Farley Date.
They were told Germany's answer
o'clock came, the Russians were in
| termed Germany had consented and
had chosen December as the date.
The proposition az made and accept
ed, calls for negotiations looking to an
lrmistice on all fronts. That, in view
Of the Allies expressed stand toward
such negotiations, is regarded here as
the crowning farce in the Lenine gov
| ernment's procedure.
By independently opening parleys
with Germany, Russia broke the Lon
don pact of the Entente pledging the
signers against any and all steps of
that sort.
May Warn Russia.
Lord Robert Cecil, British minister
Of blockade, said that the Allies are
considering the question of warning
the Russia factions of the serious con
sequences which separate peace with
Germany must entail"
The three Russian representatives
appointed were sent by Ensign Krylen
ko, Bolsheviki commander-in-chief
Immediately after the Russo-German
conference Krylenko delivered himself
Of another Bolsheviki joke. He ordered
he Russian armies to stop fraternizins
and warned them to "be cautious and
vigilant pending the outcome of the
armistice negotiations"
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-11-30
WOMAN BRANDED WITH ACID
Mystery Surrounding Case When
Found In Railroad Station.

Mystery surrounding Case when
Found In Railroad Station.
Chicago, Nov. 30.-Branded on her
breast and back, apparently with acid,
and dazed as IL from drugs, Mrs Ida
Browning, aged "a, Of Somonauk, H..
was found semi-conscious in the Union
station here. She revived two hours
later at a hospital and told of having
been kidnapped at railroad station
In South Bend. Ind. and held by q
man and woman, who, under the pre-
tense Of helping her, had enticed her
into an automobile.
The mystery surrounding the woman
was intensified when she was un-
dressed at the hospital. Pinned under
the front OF her waist with a crudely
made dagger was q note reading:
I'VE mean business. Beware"
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-11-30

One os the chief advantages of inn
port control is that it gives the gov
ernment a larger measure of super
vision over shipping. If tonnage vi.
tally needed for war purposes is be
ing used to transport to this country
commodities regarded as non-essen
tial, the government can decline 10
issue import licenses and thus divert
tonnage to essential trades.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-11-30
NEW HOSPITALS IN FRANCE
To Be Built Soon Under Officers
Supervision.

Supervision.
American Training Camp in France,
Nov. 30.-Four new sites for American
base hospitals have been selected by
a group of officers who have just re-
turned to headquarters. Work will be
begun on hospitals in few weeks At
several points the plans involve re-
modelling of larger existing build.
ings, at others entirely new structures
will be erected under the unit system,
making possible their indefinite ex.
pansion.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-11-30
Volunteer Of 70 Wants Setive Service

Volunteer of 70 Wants Ective Service.
washington, Nov. 30.-A seventy
year-old volunteer Is hoping for act
i've service. Henry e. Elliott, Of Long
Beach, Cal, is the would-be recruit,
and he has offered his services to
Secretary Baker In any capacity.
Elliott knows what war means. He
served through the civil war In Q
regiment of Indiana volunteers. was
wounded at Chickamauga and was
held eight months In q Confederate
prison. Elliot Ia an expert in bridge
construction and thinks he may b
Of service In that capacity.
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ITALIAN CRISIS IS PAST
Statement BY General Maurice,
British Leader.
Eleven Thousand Prisoners Taken In
cambrai Fight He Declares
No Russian Withdrawals.

London, Nov. 30.-General F. B.
Maurice, director of operations de-
clares that "the Italian crisis is past"
''The Italians halted the enemy be-
fore the arrival of the British and
French reinforcements," General
French added. "The Germans are not
following up their initial successes,
as good soldiers would, simply be-
cause they haven't any reinforce
ments."
1900 Prisoners at cambrai.
"The Cambrai attack" the general
continued. resulted in our capture
Of just 11,000 prisoners, more than
100 guns and between so and 70
square miles of territory The enemy
was forced to use many more of its
divisions. We had no definite objec
tives and merely intended to go as far
as possible.
I'VE gained more than Haig had
expected.
Battle for Jerusalem.
80 far there have been no appre
ciable Withdrawals from the Russian
front.
Jerusalem will not fall without
another battle" the general contin
ued.
"We must bring up scattered forces
fresh guns and munitions There are
difficulties in the advance, and tht
surrounding territory will delay thu
development sufficiently to enable tht
enemy to bring up his rear guart
and make a stand"
The Washington herald., 1917-09-09

are killed in battle or. die OF disease,
with no additional cost to them. This
is one of the fraternal orders that
paid a number of death claims re-
sulting from the Mexico disturbance,
and is prepared to take care of all
claims arising from the European
war. The order is making no dis
elimination to applicants now. and
enlisted men, properly qualified. will
be accepted. with others who expect
to enter the European war. with no
Increase of rates.
Georgetown tent No. 6 is quite proud
of its achievements in the selling of
tickets for the excursion, and the
number of purchasers who attended
the outing.
The members of the Association in
the District of Columbia who belong
to the several local organizations ana
those who are not members of the
home tents are solicited to join the
District Deputy Supreme Commander,
in an effort to reach the families of
those who need the protection this
association offers.
There were hundreds of Maccabees
in the honor parade" Tuesday with
the department in which they were
employed. showing their friendship
and kindly feeling for the boys in
whose honor this parade was given.
The Washington herald., 1917-09-09
Knights of Columbus.

The annual election OF Carroll
Council was held last Tuesday even
ing with the following results:
Grand knight. Frank A. Kidd; deputy
grand knight, John ], Downey; chan
cellor, John P. Dunn; financial sec
retary, Harry ]. Kane; treasurer z.
]. Gallagan: recorder, Louis d. Kelly;
inside guard. James w. Mclaughlin;
outside guard, owen S. Lacey; trus-
tees. F. w. Price and James w.
Hicks; delegates to the building
company, William d. WillcoXon and
George H. F. Davis; warden, Red
mond DeVaney; advocate. James B.
Flynn; delegates to the State Coun-
Gil, Frank A. Kidd and William j..
McGee; alternates to the State Coun-
ell, Harry ]. Kane and Charles J.
Montgomery.
The annual election of Washington
Council will take place next Tuesday
evening.
Potomac Council will hold its regu-
lar meeting tomorrow night. Elec-
ton of officers will take place. The
lecturer has provided a very inter-
esting program. after which refresh
ments will be served.
The Washington herald., 1917-09-09
Two Scales Used on Camera.

One of the radical feaures of a
highgrade folding camera that has
been introduced especially for the
particular amateur, and which is
described in Popular Mechanics
Magazine, is new focusing ar
rangement which permits the nee
essary adjustments to be made be-
fore opening the case. The ad-
vantage of this refinement will be
apparent to the person who is prac-
ticed in making exposures under
trying conditions that call for speed.
The exterior scale is provided on
the front side of the case. When
the opening button is pressed, the
front drops into place, and the lens
and shutter holder, attached to the
bellows. automatically move out to
the proper focal distance and lock
The Washington herald., 1917-09-09
Device to Save Worry.

A "worry-saving' device that is be-
ing installed in many of the apart
ment houses here is slot machine
arrangement intended to eliminate
computation and dispute regarding
the monthly bill for telephone service.
The machine is built on the princi-
pie of the public pay station slot tele-
phone, but is handler in size. 1t can
be purchased outright at comparative
ly little cost, or leased at reasonable
rates. 1t does away with all bills
and makes complaints of overcharge
impossible. In the event that a ten
ant has not the proper change to in
sert in the slot, he may insert brass
checks, which are supplied with the
machine.
When the coin box is opened by the
collector the tenant is called on to
redeem these brass chacks. The de-
vice is making hit with Landlords
and tenants.-Pittsburgh Dispatch.
The Washington herald., 1917-09-09
HOROSCOPE.
sunday. September 8, 1917.

AstroIogers read this as a rather
sinister day. Saturn. Mercury and
Uranus are all in malefc aspect
1t is a day in which to relax mem
tally and physically. for even plans
made under this rule may bring bad
luck.
Elderly persons should be particular
ly careful as the influence Of the stars
is believed to depress them. destroy
ing power Of resistance against dis
ease and causing general breakdown.
Under this sway whatever is dark
or gloomy should be avoided and all
somber thoughts should be put out Of
the mind.
The planetary sway indicates a great
increase in the number OF suicides
both in the United States and Europe.
The seers emphasize the importance
Of guarding all avenues Of thought
against fear. foreboding and sppre-
hension.
Ministers have a direction making
for an access of influence and increase
Of work along philanthropic lines.
The sudden death Of q financier is
prognosticated and IL win have a far
reaching effect that even extends 20
war finances.
As next month has been designated
Dy HSlrOlOEerb as a uEne OF many
anxieties and sensations. Il is wise
to make the best Of the days that are
uneventfuL
Newspapers and periodicals come
into a period Of change and improve
ment. which Will develop new INTEREST,"
in writers.
The stars appear TO forecast a re-
action in prices OF food during the
fail. but increase in the cost Of wear
ing apparel, shoes and furs.
The tragic death Of a European
ruler is prophesied. This will not
have any immediate effect on the war.
but will be a factor in ending the con-
fiict sstrologers declare.
The Philippines will come in for a
share Of world attention soon, owing
10 some extraordinary event
Persons whose birthdate Il Is may
have a troublesome year with busi-
ness anxieties.
Children born on this day may he
lacking in concentration and 80 im-
aglnative as 70 be untrUthful
(Copsught, lSI7)
The Washington herald., 1917-09-09
Sorry He Can't Fire at Hun
When Sighting Gun at Plant
Busy Factories in England Turn Out Arms in
Mighty Rush to Supply Army
at the Front

London, Aug. 10. (by maiD.-A drive
through stately street where were
shops which might rival Bend-street.
the Rue de la Paix or Fifth avenue
for the richness and variety of their
contents; a street whose pavements
were thronged with well-dressed Pc
destrians, and whose roadway was
filled with motor cars, vehicles, these,
scornful of the petrol tax and such
like mundane and vulgar restrictions,
in fine, the street of rich and thriv-
ing city.
But suddenly the stately thorough
fare had given place to a meaner
street. its princely shops had degen-
Grated into blank walls or grimy
yards. on either hand rose tall chim-
ney stacks behind smoke, instead Of
dashing motor cars heavy wains and
cumbrous wagons logged by, in place
of the well-dressed throng were
figures rough clad and .grimy. that
hurried along the narrow sidewalks.
but these rough clad people walked
fast and purposefully. So we hum
med along streets, wide or narrow
but always grimy. until We were
halted at a tall barrier by divers
policemen who. having inspected our
credentials, permitted US to pass on
to the factory, or series OF factories,
that stretched themselves before us.
building on building, block on block,
a very town.
Here we were introduced to va
rious managers and heads of de-
partments, among whom was one
in the uniform Of a captain of en-
gineers, under whose capable wing
had the good fortune to come,
for he. 1t seemed, had lived among
engines and machinery. had
thought out and contrived lethal
weapons from his youth up. and
Herewith retained so kindly and
genial a personality as drew me
irrestibly. Wherefore l gave my
self to his guidance, and he, chat
ting of books and literature and
the like trivialities, led me along
corridors and passageways to see
the wonder of the gune. And as
we went, in the air about us was
stir, hum that grew and ever
grew until, passing a massive
swing door there burst upon us a
rumble, a roar. a clashing din.
We stood in a place OF gloom lit by
was hid by blue vapour; all about us
rose the dim forms of huge stamps
whose thunderous stroke beat out a
deep diapason to the ring of count
less hand hammers. And. lighted by
the sudden glaze of furnace fires,
were figures, bare-armed. smoke
grimed, wild Of aspect, figures that
whirled heavy sledges or worked the
levers of the giant steam-hammers,
while here and there bars of iron.
new-glowing from the furnace. winked
and twinkled in the gloom where
those wild. half-naked men-shapes
fitted to and fro. unheard amid the
thunderous din. Awed and half
stunned, 1 stood viewing that never.
to-be-forgotten scene, until l grew
aware that the captain was roaring
in my ear.
Forge. rifie-barrels. come and see,
and mind where you tread"
Obediently l followed the captain s
The Washington herald., 1917-09-09
Woodmen of the World.

The Boosters Club held its second
special meeting this month at
Washington Hall. Third street and
Pennsylvania avenue southeast,
called for the purpose of complet-
ing preparation for the special con-
vention of head Consuls of the
Woodmen of the World, to work in
conjunction with the Woodmen ma
tional food conservation committee.
which will hold a convention in
Washington. September 10. IL and
~. The headquarters of the con-
vention will be at the New Harring-
ten Hotel, Eleventh and E streets
northwest. There will be a meet
ing of the head consuls at the hotel
Monday morning. at 10 o'clock, aft
er which all of the delegates to the
convention will be taken on a sight
seeing trip around Washington.
Monday night there will be Joint
meeting OF all camps in the city
and nearby Maryland and Virginia
camps at Fraser Camp, No. IA, in
the large hall of Northeast Masonic
Temple, Eighth and F streets north
The Washington herald., 1917-09-09

the Old Masonic Temple, Ninth and streets; {;
Anaoostia Tent, No. :, will meet in Masonic
Hall. Anscostia.
Tuesday-Mount Vernon Tent, No. 4. will
meet in Masonic Temple. Eighth and + streets
northeast: Brightwood Tent. No. ). will meet
in Maccabee Hall, Brightwood.
Monday night last, National tent
No. did not hold meeting, that day
being national holiday.
A. F. Shambaught, the finance
keeper of National, motored to At
lantic City for the week end.
w. G. WorreI. commander of Mt.
Vernon tent No. 4, with Mrs. Wor-
rell. spent Sunday and Monday last
at Leesburg. Virginia.
Mrs. Adamson, wife of Mr.. W. W
Adamson, jr., of Mt. Vernon tent, left
for an extended trip over several
Western States. Mrs. Adamson Is
one of the most progressive Lady
Maccabees in the city, and with this
trlp' visiting as she will many of the
cities in the far West, will return
we'll qualified for the work that will
be awaiting her. She is well inform
ed on the teachings of fraternalisnr
and will profit by her observations
0iAN 60 NPSi ASAANC "llllt sOlt. OD6 Will
return by way of Port Huron, the
home of the Lady Maccabees, and at
tend the dedication of the temple in
that city on October ..
The joint committee on the excur-
sion met in the Office of George H.
Sisemore, record keeper of National
tent, and went over the audit of the
accounts. incident to the excursion,
and approved same. The outing was
financial success.
The contest for the District Banner
Is now on, and the two largest tents
are so far just even in enrolling new
members. Brightwood tent No.
promises to be heard from in the
race. SO this race will not be an easy
one.
Mt. Vernon No. held a well at
tended meeting on the evening of the
honor parade" for the boys who
have gone to defend the spirit of de-
mocracy, and was presided over by
w. G. Worreil, the commander. Frank
Hannah reported on the receipts from
the excursion, which was very satis-
factory. W. w. ,Adamson, jr., chair
man of the committee on laws, made
a report in part and assured the tent
that at the next meeting the report
would be ready for the first reading,
which after the readings in compn-
ance with Supreme tent law, will be
adopted.
There are 5000 members of the
Maccabees subject to the draft, and a
large number Of these now in thu
service. Provisions have been made
to pay all their claims in full if they
The Washington herald., 1917-09-09
Bomb Net for Submarines.

Drifting, explosive snare nets,
stretched across the entrances to
the North Sea or forming protected
lanes across the Atlantic. hAU
been proposed as a means OF de-
feating the German submarines.
says Popular Mechanics. This COM
prehensive scheme has been worked
out in considerable detail and calls
for careful consideration because
all OF the materials with which
these nets would be made can he
had at once in great quantities.
The nets would be made Of
single-strand telephone wire. with
fifteen or twenty feet meshes. and
TO them bombs would be attached
which would explode on being
struck by a submarine. These
bombs would be similar to hand
grensdAs. but more powerful The
nets would hang TO a depth Of about
200 feet or below the depth 10
which a submarine can go. OIL
barrels would serve as bUoys. Il IS
apparent that IL would be a sorry
day for the U-boat that tried to
cut it's way through one Of these
nets with any Of the cUttfng devices
which the Germans are reported "a
have devised and placed on the ex-
terror Of their submarines.
The Washington herald., 1917-09-09
Practi ce True Economy
By Patronizing These Merchants
Who Make Deliveries Through
ACo-operativeD Delivery
And Thereby Cut Delivery
Costs to the Minimum.

Store prices depend upon the stores operating expenses
well the original price of the merchandise
The Council of National Defense estimates that private de-
livery service eventually the from to per
cent the price he must pay merchandise delivered
These merchants by of cooperative delivery this
cost to approximately ONE-HALF OF ONE PER CENT.
Watch the Low Prices in the Advertisements of These
Merchants You Would Learn How Cooperative Delivery Aids
the Consumer.
GOLDENBERG'S-The Dependable Store 9TH and Streets
KINGS PALACE-Department Store $40 9TH Street.
ROBINSON. J. E.-Nusic 1906 G Street
, S. & H.-5c 0c and 25c Store. 8IS 9TH Street
HIRSH SHOE STORES-0262S 9TH Street
KRESGE Sc AND l0c SToRE-Ilh and C Streets N w.
SIGMUND'S-Sut and Hat Shop. 736 9TH Street
EDMONDSTON & CO.-Foo-Fom Shoes. 1884 F Street
GAMOND CO.-Lades Specaties. 402 9TH Street
MORRISON PAPER CO-l009 Penna. Avenue
ZINLNIERMAN'S- Millinery. iii Street.
the House of Kuppenheme 1913 Pa Ave
GOLDHEMS- to Quality Nth Street and New York Ave
BEHRENDS DEPARTMENT STORE-72O 9TH Street
WOOLWORTHS Sc AND l0c STORES.
LOUVRE. THE-Womens Wear. Ills Street
WALFORD D. Newery and Sporting Goods 900 Penna Avenue
LADIES' CAPITAL HAT SHOP-5O8 ilh Street
SSAN COIN CO-Fuers and Ladies Wear 18th and Street,
LOWDERNILK & CO-Books, 1912 Street
KAUFMAN D. 1.-The Mans Store, 1005-7 Penna Avenu.
ODONNEILS DRUG STORES.
The Washington herald., 1917-09-09
The Grotto.

kallipolis Grotto Drill Corps an
nounces a patriotic ball at Rauscher's
on the evening Of October g. The al
lair, which will be open to all MEM
bers of the Grotto and their friends
Will be in charge OF Prophet Henry
Lsnsburgh, as chairman. In addition
TO dancing. the drill corps will give
an exhibition drill in uniform.
One Of the most attractive features
Of last Tuesdays parade in honor OF
the drsfted men Of the District was
the first appearance in parade OF the
Grotto Junior Drum and Bugle Corps.
The boys, who are sons Of prophets,
attracted much attention along the
line Of march and won hearty ep-
plause from the President and his
guests at the reviewing stand in front
Of the White House. Prior to the pa
rade the boys acted as escort to the
drafted men from Convention Hall to
the Peace Monument. After the pa
rads they were served luncheon at the
Red Cross headquarters. Grand Mon
arch Edward S. Schmid marched at
the head of the boys and was so proud
Of their showing that he wore the
smile that photographers beseech US
to assume throushout the march.
prophet A. II. staples mas ldhen the
boys in charge and is arranging sew
eral entertainments in which they will
participate. A minstrel show is now
under consideration, full details of
which will be announced later.
The Grotto Band also participated
in Tuesdays parade and received
much favorable comment on their
splendid marching and music.
The Wednesday night drills OF the
Grotto unit of the Home Defense
Rifles. Company Z. are proving more
popular each week. There is still room
for more recruits and all prophets are
being urged to enroll. The drills are
held at the Mckinley Manual Train
ing School each Wednesday evening
snG application for enrolment should
be made to Col. NJ. A. Winter or Capt.
Frederick NJ. Pelzman.
On Wednesday, September 19, MISS
Verona MAY SChmid. niece Of Grand
Monarch Edward S. Schmid. and
daughter of Prophet Alex Schmid,
will be united in matrimony to Harry
H. Kidweu. son Of H. c. Kidwell, by
the Rev. John T. Huddle. pastor Of
the English Lutheran Church, Of this
CITY.