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The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-12-10
IN THE TRENCHES
LETTER FROM EUGENE MckIB-
BIN TO HIS MOTHER IN
MADISON.
France, Nov. IA, 1917.

FRANCE, NON. II, lJi''
My dear mother: / am just back
from having a game of pinochle with
my old friend, the kaiser. 1t sure
was exciting. OF all the bleak places
I've ever seen No Mans land is the
worst. Nothing but barbed wire and
shell holes. The work is hard, too
mud and water to your hips, and no
sleep.
/ had the pleasant experience OF
sitting on listening post for 10 hours
at one stretch. When we moved to
change our positions W. had to move
slowly so our clothes wouldn't make
we were wet to the knees, so you see
1t was quite pleasant.
We got wind of a raid n night
and hung Fritz up in his own barbed
wire with machine gun fire. 1t sure
was exciting, but I got back and all
I lost was a good deal of sleep, but
am fast making that up now.
/ received a letter from Ruth and
Helen, also from father from Bos-
ton. I will answer them as soon as
I can, but until then this will have
to do for the family. had a good
many letters waiting for me when l
got back-37, to be exact. / receiv-
ed the package containing socks and
wristlets just before l left for the
trenches and / certainly made good
use of them, but the other package
has not arrived yet.
With the exception of a cold, / am
feeling fine; in fact, I haven't had a
sick day since being in France. The
thermometer isn't SO low here, but
II Is so damp that we feel the cold
pretty badly. 1t has been some time
since I have seen the sun. Love to
you all.-Gene.
Editors note: Listening post is
a position in the middle of No Mans
land where volunteers go in the dark
Of the night to listen for a possible
attack by the enemy under cover OF
the darkness. The listener must
keep his ear to the ground most OF
the time so as to detect the slightest
movement OF the enemy. 1t Is con.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-12-10
FOR SALE.

Bids for the church building To-
Gated upon a piece of land, 75x135
feet of Block %, Kennedy's Second
extension, will be received up to De-
cember Is, 1917. For further infor-
nation call on Rev. Nelson.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-12-10
STARTLING RESULTS IN MADISON

People report incredible results
from pure Lavoptik eye wash. A girl
with weak. strained eyes was helped
by one application. Her mother
could not sew or read because Of eye
pains. In one week her trouble was
gone. A small bottle Of Lavoptik is
guaranteed to help every case Of
weak, strained or inflamed eyes. One
wash startles with its incredible re-
suits. Pure aluminium eye cup free.
-. G. Schutx. Druggist.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-12-10

Five hundred per cen or more on
A investment u . good thing. Lit
IL wants ads In The Daily Leader
VIII bring thass results.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-12-10

IL. Careful sealing of a house by
means of weather strips, double win
dows, etc, results in a material sav-
ing of fuel. Don't forget, however,
that, if the basement walls are air
tight, provision must be made for an
ample supply of air for combustion.
Lack of air results in a sluggish
fire"
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-12-10

For anything In printing phone
The Daily Leader. 2143.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-12-10
TRAPPERS' LICENSE
GAME WARDEN HAWLEY SOUNDS
WARNING TO MEN WHO MAY
ATTEMPT TRAPPING.

Sioux Falls, Dec. 10.-'sThe trap
per law which went into effect De-
cember /, will be enforced" said
State Game Warden Lew Hawley.
Licenses must be secured to trap
river rats and other game" said Mr..
Hawley, and those who do not do SO
will be prosecuted. / have not heard
OF any violations as yet. but my dep
uties over the state are watching old
offenders and new would-be offend
ers and there will be something doing
II anything is attempted in the way
Of trapping without the proper IL
cense."
Fur-bearing animals are quite
plentiful this fall and fur is very
valuable. This may tempt some trap
pers to attempt trapping without Ii
cense
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-12-10

The INSIDE INN
has access to rooms over Hanson's
Jewery Store.

1t must be remembered that the
Inside Inn wishes to announce to it's
people that u greatest competitor
is doing considerable kicking, or in
other words, knocking On our little
Inn. 1t must stop or this will be ad-
vertised.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-03-01
DISTRICT TO BE MADE DRY"
As had been anticipated, the House

AS had been anticipated, the House
of Representatives late yesterday
afternoon, by vote Of 273 to 49,
voted liquor out OF the District ot
Columbia. The law will go into ell
fect on November /, 1917, after which
time it will be unlawful to sell or
distribute in Washington or any place
within the bounds of the District
spirituous or malt liquors. Inc ten
members of the House from Vlr-
GINA voted solid for the "dry" meas
ure.
The result Of the vote was re-
ceived with much satisfaction by pro-
hibitionists in Alexandria early last
night. Many others who have here
tofore believed in local option were
also gratifed, as this class, from the
first, saw the impossibility of MAX
ing Alexandria dry" SO long as liq-
uor could be procured in Washington.
II made conditions in our city akin to
those heretofore existing in Bristol,
when residents of the ''dry" section
of the city could walk across the
street into Tennessee bar room.
The elimination of liquor from the
capital city of the nation by the
representatives of the people shows
the impetus of the dry" wave which
seems to be rapidly spreading over
the entire country.
Liquor is all right in It's place." is
an ancient observation. But. unfor-
tunately, it is so often found out Of
place. Many persons cannot use
without abusing the gifts of heaven
Mahomet realized this when he di-
rected that the MoSlem world be a
multitude of teetotalcrs. With this
purpose in view, ne ordered the en-
termination of the vine.
Large numbers of conservative and
frugal folks express regret that they
must abstain from the social glass
because some people have no power
ever their appetites. It ma" seem
Eard, but let us remember that the
great st. Pau! wrote "if meat
maketh my brother to Sin. ! will eat
no more while the world standeth."
We must learn to live in the same
spirit.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-03-01
WASTE PAPER BOXES.

Editor Gazette
1t is noted in yesterdays issue CT
the Gazette, reporting the proceed
ings in the City Council on Tuesday
evening, that an ordinance, intro
duced in Council regarding the plac-
ing Of waste paper boxes OH the city
streets, was opposed by the Alder
men, but one out of the eight pres
ent being in favor of it.
Discussion Of the measure by the
Aldermen disclosed the fact that
waste paper boxes placed Oh the
streets several years ago had be-
come nuisances by reason of the
fact that boys drummed OH them and
upset their contents into the Streets
etc. While it is 10 doubt true that
this practice prevailed for a time
when the boxes were first installed,
it is safe to say that the novelty oil
beating on and upsetting them has
passed away. If, as may be assumed,
the chief object to these necessary att
iuncts to a city's sanitation is the
noise produced by occasional drum
ming" on them by children, it is hard
to understand why requests have not
also been made for the removal OF
iron lamp posts, telegraph posts, etc
which are especially adapted for
noise making.
Has any one ever been arrested
for tampering with these BOXES?
The remedy is to be found, not IN
the removal OF the boxes, but in the
apprehension and punishment OF
those guilty of tampering with them
and it is the duty of our citizens tc
promptly report such occurrences Sc
that proper action may be taken b!
the city authorities.
In every place worthy of the name
of city these boxes are in use, ant
shall Alexandria be deprived OF thc,i
aid in lettering sanitary condition:
by the interference of a few mischc
vioas children?
Our streets are decorated with
enough trash as it is, and is Is Ger
tainly q step backward to fail to
supply and protect proper rece2-
tacles therefor.
By all means let US have thess
boxes, and especially in our business
district there should be one on every
corner, preferably those CT the kind
in use in Washington which are prac'
tically indestructible, and guarded
against upsetting by being fastened
to the sidewalk. Citizen.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-03-01
WILL BUILD CUNARDERo.

Announcement is made in Philadel-
.phia that the Sun Shipbuilding Com
.pany at Chester, Pa, has receiver a
contract from the Cunard Line fer
two standard 1G,006-ton cargo boats.
Other concerns, including the Rethle-
hem Steel Company, have received
similar contracts. .
An official Of the Bethlehem Steel
Company announced last night that
the Cunard Line of England had
laced with the company an order for
:wo big freight vessels, each OF
1880 tons capacity. They will be
built at the company's branch at
Sparrows Point, Baltimore.
Times change and men change
with them. Quarter of a century ago
had any one prophesied that time
would come when the Cunard Steam
ship Company would have steamers
built in America he would have been
voted fit subject for lunatic asy-
Inn. John Elder at his shipyard on
ne Clyde always enjoyed mo-
nouoly in the construction of steam
ers for the Cunard Company.
John Walter, who for many years
was head of the London Times, was
a Briton of the Britons. When it
became necessary for that paper to
procure modern machinery, press
was purchased in the United States,
but Walter had some unimportant al
terations made in the press in order
that it could be called a "Walter''
press. 1t is also said that when a
new building was rendered necessary
for the Times the clay from which
the bricks were made was dug from
Walters country estate in England.
The present war has brought about
many new departures upon the part
of the mother country.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-03-01
BOHEMIAN CROSSED" CLUB
Liquor Ordered by Members Was
Peddled by Schooner's Owner.

Liquor Ordered by Members was
Peddled by schooner's Owner.
Irvington, Va, March l. Capt.
Ike Bozeman, of the schooner Eliza
beth Clarke, an alleged floating blind
tiger, which was captured Tuesday
after battle in the Rappahannock
river, is held in jail here, having re-
fused to give the $1,000 bail de-
manded by Commemorative Attorney
Newbill before Justice Fleming.
The negro mate Jones is In the Ma
rine Hospital here, one bullet having
gone through his shoulder and an
other through his hand. Young Brad
shaw is in the custody of the Sheriff
and will be detained only as wit
ness, as he took no part in the bat
tie and fled upon the approach CT
officers and surrendered after getting
ashore.
The Elizabeth Clarke is claimed by
Washington owners, who are taking
steps with the circuit judge for her
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-03-01
ALLEGED GERMAN PLANS.

A press association says it is en-
abled to reveal that Germany, in
planning unrestricted submarine war
fare and counting its consequences.
proposed an alliance with Mexico and
Japan to make war on the United
States, if this country should not re-
main neutral. Japan through Mexican
mediation, was to he urged to aban-
don her allies and join in the attack
on the United States. Mexico for
her reward was to receive general
financial support from Germany re-
conquer Texas, New Mexico and !Ari-
zoRa-!ost provinces-and share in
the victorious peace terms Germany
contemplated. Details were lett to
German Minister Won Eckhardt in
Mexico City, who by instructions
signed by German Foreign Minister
Zimmerman at Berlin, January 10,
1917. was directed to propose the
alliance with Mexico, to General Car
rama and suggest that Mexico seek
to bring Japan into the plot. These
instructions were transmitted to Won
Eckhart drought Count Won Bern
storff, former German Ambassador
in Washington, according to the press
association.
While inclined to believe that Ger
many, in her desperation, is likely
to resort to anything in order to ar
rest the international tide which has
set in against ier, we are rather dis
posed to take the above cum grano
sails. The Teuton head is Dig and IS
inclined to eNtravagant dreams, but
the phantasm which she is repre-
ssnted as entertaining is akin to
Baron Munchausen and Arabian
Nights stories.
Germany will have all she can 90
during the present year to maintain
her existence, as her statesmen now
admit the central powers are fighting
with their. backs to the wall. An at
trkpt to. induce Japan, one Of her
enerlies, to fight her battles on this
side of TIE globe does not seem at all
rrahatie.
-. -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-03-01
SHADE OF BY-GONE DAYS.

The Richmond Times-Dispatch in
clippings from its files of half Gen.
fury ago yesterday published the
following:
Underwood has granted tenn
porary injunction to enjoin James
S. French ct ais, from slandering
the Washington, Alexandria and
Georgetown Railroad. Great judge IS
that man Underwood"
About that time but few people
born south of Mason and Dixon's line
had anything to pleasant to say of j.
C, Underwood. He was the Judge Of
the United States District Court, the
position now held by Judge Edmund
Waddill.
James S. French for many years
held an Office in one Of the depart
ments in Washington. He was the
originator and President Of the old
Alexandria and Washington Railroad,
which began at Prince and st. Asaph
streets and it's terminus was at the
south end of the old Long Bridge.
This road was sold at public auc-
ton during the war between the
States, it having ceased to be OPP
Grated, the government having con-
structed road on Henry street from
the Old Orange and Alexandria
Railroad depot on Duke street, and
laid rails across Long Bridge. 1t was
only used for government purposes.
At the close Of the war this WAS the
only route between the north and
south. as it is now. but on a greatly
enlarged scale. At this time there
was fierce contention as who were
to become eventual owners oil the
road. There were suits and cross
suits and the road was IN the courts
always, making as much of tango
as the Schleswig Holstein middle.
I.awaycrs entered tie case, like those
in the yarndyce VS.. Jarndycs in
Bleak House." lived and died in the
employ of one or the other OF the
litiganta.
Colonel French never abandoned
his contention. He insisted that he
had conceived and built the original
road between Alexandria and the
Long Bridge. but the Pennsylvania
Railroad Company and other power
ful combines were too mich for the
colonel; hence he was bold in his de-
ANNEXATION of them. while insisting
upon what he believed were his
rights. Judge Underwood was ap-
pealed to and he issued the order
referred to above, which was to the
effect that Colonel French should
do what a New Testament writer
says no one is able to do-bridle his
NUOE SiDOSC lilio SiiiiS
delivered number Of opinions In
the case. =.
There are many interesting remlni-
cenccS in connection with this long
railroad fight, and the proceedings
would form several bulky volumes.
On one occasion the road was forced
into the hands of a receiver and the
late William H. Marbury was d.
rectcd to take charge of the prop
erty. Mr.. Marbury, whose work dur
ing life had been of a clerical ma
ture, took charge of train at King
and st. Asaph streets, and, accord
ing to instructions, it was necessary
for him to enter the cab of the To-
connective and work the throttle until
the train reached the round house*at
Princess and st. Asaph street He
acted, of course, under the instruc
tions Of the engineer who stood by
his side and told him what to do.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-03-01

Entered at the PostoAice at Mexan-
aria Virginia as second class matter
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-03-01
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR;

Under the above heading che Gazelte
will be pleased to give reasonaple
space to any person who desires 10
make comment upon matters of gen.
era1 interest to the public. WriLers
will OF course be responsible Tor tnelf
utterances. AS 4 guarantee OF good
taith, the name and address OF inc
writer of any article submitted 1or
publication Will be required in each
Instance EDITOR Gazette.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-03-01

release. The $50 quarts Of whisky
found by the officers are locked in. a
cell of the county jail, close to Cap
tain Bozeman. It is stated by the ne
gro sailor that Captain Bozenan, had
been paid by club in the vicinity
Of Lynn Haven, Va, to freight this
liquor to them. He took another tack,
however, and has been peddling it
along the rivers Of this State.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-03-01
Don't get up

at night. Drink the celebra-
ted Shivar Mineral Water. Positively guar
anteed by moncy-back offer. Tastes hDci
costs trile. Delivered anywhere by our
Alexandria Distributors, +. S. Harper, Inc
Phone them.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-03-01

Five men were drowned yesterday
when bridge over the Tygarts
River at O'Brien station between
Ph!lippi and Bellington, W. Va,
collapsed as truck loaded with lum-
Der was being taken across the strue.
ture.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1917-06-08
Sprains and Strains Relieved.

Sloan's Liniment quickly takes the
pain out of strains, sprains, bruises
and all muscle soreness. Ae clear,
liquid easily applied, it quickly pen
etrates without rubbing. Sloan's Lin
iment does not stain the skin or clog
the pores like mussy plasters or ONT,
ments. For chronic rheumatic aches
and pains, neuralgia, govt and lum
bago have this well-known remed!
handy. For the pains of grippe anC
following strenuous work, it give
quick relief. At all druggists, 25c b
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1917-06-08

To Mrs. Laura C. Moses the sum
Of One Dollar.
To ]. c. Stout Lumber Company
the sum of One Dollar.
To H. F. Arnold the sum of One
Dollar.
To Hodge Fence and Lumber Co,
the sum of One Dollar.
Section 4. Be it further ordained,
that the Parish Treasurer is hereby
authorized and directed to pay out
of Public Improvement fund the sums
hereby appropriated to the respective
owners of said property, as damages
for the property hereby appropriated
for said purpose.
Section 5. Be it further ordained
etc, that this ordinance of expropria-
ton shall become effective from and
after its adoption and PRONUNCIATION.
| Adopted May 3, 1917.
]. S. IRENE,
President Police Jury.
Attest:
| JOHN T. HOOD,
Clerk of Police Jury.
Yeas Eight (8)
Nays None 10Y
Absent One ~.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1917-06-08
ORDINANCE. NO. ia.

o.l;Oauce expropriating a right-Of-
} Osu for a public road from South
va! corner of Section 1856 to
s sDntbwest coner of Section 2O-S-6 /
sUS aupropriating money to pay J
anu 3nnsges assessed therefor by road
a CAM sioners to the several own
ors Of said property.
Soction /. Be it ordained by the
s.o Jurv of Jefferson Davis Par
Pell'TT louisiana, that a road from Sc
Pn, ~ If Section 22-S-6 to SW cor
'Orn1 ~ Section 2O-8-6 as traced and
1 9eI " mt by a commission of free
al Ii., &c consisting of Robert Miller,
a0lu''TR Renee, A. V. Peloquin, Oscar
L lIS,,r ! H. Marcantel, David Mar
SlLsii' as per their report this day
: cam nth this Police Jury laying out
nleS .o"vnropriating right of way for
ana 20 raad, is hereby declared to be a
al Sr. road and dedicated to said use.
pu Soction 2.Be it futher ordained,
that the following land expro-
sG1 I.sd from it's respective owners
!. ' said public road, tO-wit.
~ From N. M. White estate, the fol-
~, [sU land: A strip 80 feet wide
OWE" OWLS the south side of the south
asl t quarter and the southeast quar-
sAs' Il the southwest quarter Of Sec
" e, y 12.8-6; and a strip 80 feet wide
wv s.ross the north side of the northeast
@l .,tor of the northwest quarter and
Y northwest quarter of the north
INC !. quarter of Section 1856.
s'I Trom ]. A. Bel Lumber Company
IT. allowing land: A strip 80 feet
uJ u.s. across the north side of the
WIZ ,.sbwpst Cuarrer of the northwest
a l,artsr of Section 1885 and acros;
IL north side of the northwest quar-
tor Of Section 1886.
" From Mrs. Laura c. Moses, tn,
,iiowinc land: A strip 80 feet Wild
. Inc north side of the northeas
snorter of Section 1856; and acros
H. south side of the southeast quar-
~ of the southwest quarter of Sec
ton 21-8-6. c
tho following land A strip 80 fee
",; ~ across the south side of tn
'oUtbeast quarter of the southwes
marter of Section 21-8-6.
From H. F. Arnold, the follOwin
land. A strip 30 feet wide across tn
Doytb side Of the northwest quartz
At Section 1856 and across the mort
sde of the northeast quarter Of Sc,
ton 1856. -,
From the Hodge Fence and Lun
her Co. the following land: A str
a feet wide across the south side
fbs southwest quarter Of the soutI
west quarter f Section 22-8-6.
Section 8 Be it further Ordaine
ste. that the following sums are her
bv appropriated out Of public il
movement funds to be paid to Il
owners of the property hereby expr
priated as damages or compensate
for that portion of said public TO
which has been taken from their
spective properties, to-wit.
To N. NJ. White the sum OF o
Dollar.
To ]. A. Bel Lumber Company t
81 moi One Dollar.
To Powell Lumber Company
sum Of One Dollar.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1917-06-08

corporation in any further sum than
the unpaid balance, if any, due on
the stock owned by him; nor shall any
mere informality in organization have
the effect of rendering this charter
null, or of exposing a stakeholder to
any liability beyond the amount due
on his stock.
ARTICLE TX.
Thus done and signed by the in
corporators of said corporation before
me, John T. Hood, notary public, at
Welsh, Louisiana, in the presence of
E. F. Hardcastle and E. c. Willard,
competent witnesses, who hereunto
sign as such, on this the 18th day of
April A. D. 1917, each of said incor
porators hereby subscribing for and
binding himself to pay for the num-
Der of shares of the capital stock of
said corporation hereinafter set OPP
posite his name, to-wit.
Name Address No. of Shares
Erastus H. Boiling Welsh, Twenty
William E. Taught Welsh, Twenty
Arthur T. Jones, Welsh, Twenty
Simpson 0. Scoggins, Welsh, Twenty
VIM. B. Gabbert, Welsh, Twenty
G. W. Cosner, Welsh, Fifteen
A. R. McBurney, Welsh Fifteen
R. R. Arceneaux, Welsh, Ten
VIM. Ewalt, Welsh, Ten
G NJ MJo+l>;pc Walsh Five
Jno. w. Armstrong, Welsh Five
Witnesses.
E. F .HARDCASTLE,
E. C. WILLARD.
Before me,
|, JOHN T. HOOD,
(Seal.) Notary Public
Thus done and signed at Lake
l Charles, Louisiana in the presence OF
Leland H. Moss and George E. Dalton
competent witnesses, who hereuntt
r sign as such, by Henry W. LAM anc
s Thomas H. Watkins, on this, the 2Otl
r day of April A. D. 1917, each of salc
e incorporators subscribing for ant
e binding himself to pay for the numbe
of shares of the capital stock of SAT-
corporation hereinafter set opposlt
IS his name:
h, Name Address No of Share
# T. H. Watkins, Lake Charles Fiv
H. W. LAM, Lake Charles, TIE
Witnesses:
h L. H. MOSS,
,e G. E. DALTON.
I'd Before me,
as W. H. WILCOX,
(Seal.) Notary Publ
Sc Office Clerk of Court.
nd State of Louisiana.
ed Parish of Jecerson Davis.
IL. 2. Toups, Deputy Clerk of Il
Fifteenth Judicial District Court,
VI and for he Parish of Jefferson DaV
o. and State of Louisiana, and EXC
II, ficio Recorder do hereby certify, tn
all the within and foregoing is tn
alt and correct copy of the original a
of Charter which was filed for reco
u.s. April 21st, 1917 bearing file n
'ch 1851 and duly recorded April q
1917, Charter Record zone" at pag
op- 1913 ct seq.
m In testimony whereof, witness 7
or of"cial signature and seal of off
aid at Jennings, Louisiana, this twent
ia fourth day of April. A. D. 1917.
in L. 2. TOUPS,
es- Deputy Clerk of Court and Ex-Offi
in Recorder.