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The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-08-29
Has Endorsement and Sup
port Of Entente Allies.
EACH STATE AUTONOMOUS
New Government viii Embrace Ser.
bia, Montenegro, Bosnia, Herzegov.
ina, Damatis, Croatia, Slavonia
and Eastern Istrla, With a Popu-
lation of Fourteen Millions.

Corfu, Island of Corfu, Aug. 20
The premier and minister OF foreign
affairs OF Serbia, the venerable NikUla
Pachitch, summed up for the press the
main features of the proposed new na-
tion of the Southern Slavs which is to
unite under one flag and one king, a
self-governing population of some four.
teen million people.
This means the appearance of a new
state in the sisterhood of nations. And
Ii Is no dream of enthusiasts, for 1t
is the careful work OF all the political
leaders of the various Slay nations
and has besides the powerful support
of the entente allies
NJ Pachitch had before him the
formal pronouncement of this state
a sort of new declaration of independ-
ence-which had been agreed on after
lengthy councils between the various
ministries, the president of the Serb.
ian parliament, the king and regent
now at Saloniki, and all the other ele-
ments affected.
NJ Pachitch first took a large map
of the Balkans and pointed out the
sweep of territory included in this
new Slav kingdom.
1T embraces" he said, the terri
tory over which the Serbs, Croats and
Slovenes are distributed through the
Western Balkans. They are all essen
TALLY one race, with one language,
which has been kept broken into small
groups by the political policy of Austro-
Hungary. We now propose to bring
these scattered groups together again
and give them democratic govern
ment based on the noble principles
defined by the United States"
VIII Be Powerful Empire.
Pointing to the map NJ. Pachitch
drew large circle to include Serbia,
Montenegro, Bosnia, Herzegovina, Dal-
malta Croatia. Slavonia and the east
ern part of Austria, back of Trieste
where the Italians are heading. These
together make an imposing area
double or triple that of Spain or any
of the secondary powers of Europe in
area and population and approaching
some of the great powers.
1t would be a great sea power as
well, and the premier pointed with
satisfaction to the long sea front on
the Adriatic, giving access thence 20
the Mediterranean, the Atlantic and
the commerce of the world. This Is
the country which Austria has LONG
split into little rival communities
trusting that their internal discords
would keep them from uniting.
"Here we propose TO establish q
united Slav nation NJ. Pachitch went
on, with a government having these
essential points. A monarchy based
on democracy and the rights of the
people to be consulted. with a consti
tutional system. a parliament and
responsible ministry. Elections vii
be universal, equal and direct suffrage
with secret ballot.
Complete freedom of religion will
be Guaranteed, Greek orthodox, Roman
Catholic and Mussulman alike. While
there will be one flag and one king
for the united nation, yet each state
Croatia, Serbia, Dalmatia, etc, will
be autonomous and self-governing or
local affairs, much as the states of the
United States
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-08-29

Washington, Aug. 29.-In resuming
consideration of postage sections of
the war tax bill, the senate, by a vote
of 39 to 29, struck out the provision
levying a one-cent tax on letters and
postcards, designed to raise $50, ,0OO. 900
In revenue. A provision giving Amer
lean soldiers and sailors abroad the
privilege Of mailing letters tree wet
retained.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-08-29
APPROPRIATIONS ARE LARGE
War Congress Will Be $4,000, ,ooo, 900
Affair.

Washington, Aug. 29-America's
war congress will be a 100000, 100000
affair.
OF this sum s7,147 ,222, ,907 has been
appropriated since congress convened
in March More than $4,000, ,000,0 600
additional, i'm pending estimates and
others to be made soon must be cared
for before the session quits.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-08-29

One of Governments First intentions
VIII Be to See That No American
Products Are Made Occasion of Ben
eft to Enemy, Directly or Indirectly.
Washington. Aug 29 - President
Wilson tightened the governments
control of exports by issuing an order
forbidding the shipments of any goods
to European neutral countries except
under license and by extending the
lists for which license is required in
shipments 10 the allies and neutrals
other than European countries to in
clude cotton. all meats, sugar and
most of Americas other export COM
modities
In statement accompanying his
proclamation the president said one of
the first intentions of the government
will be to see that no American prod
u,ts are made the occasion of benefit
TO the enemy. either directly or indi-
reCtly."
Officials interpreted the order as
forecasting a vigorous use of the eX-
port control as a war weapon and a
policy of the strictest ration of coun-
tries contiguous TO Germany.
Supersedes British Plan.
Exports to Germany and her allies
are formally prohibited also by the
presidents order and this is under
stood to mean that the export control
is about to supersede the British sys-
tenn of giving letters of assurance for
American cargoes.
The problem of conserving the huge
store Of gold accumulated by the
United States since 1914. which has
been yeXing federal reserve board and
treasury officials somewhat of late, is
believed to have been met in part by
the addition of gold bullion, currency
and evidences Of Indebtedness to the
list of commodities requiring licenses
for export
Regulations for the licensing will be
promulgated by the secretary OF the
treasury and enforcement probably
will be placed in the hands of treasury
| employees.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-08-29
AustrianS Counter Attack,
But Efforts Fail.
RUSSIANS ARE RETIRING
Leave Trenches in Region East OF
Czernowitz, Bukowina, When Austro'
Germans Begin Offensive, Retreat.
ing Before Enemy Begins Attack.

London, Aug. 29-'rhe Italians made
further progress on the Bainsizza pla-
teau, on the front north of Gorilla, the
war Office announces. The Austrians
made violent counter attacks, but fail
ed to recover positions taken by the
Italians.
Russian infantry left its trenches
before an enemy attack in the Boyany
region and is retiring eastward, the
war Office announces.
The retirement was occasioned by
the beginning of an offensive in the
region east of Czernowitz. Bukowina
by the Germans and Austrians. The
troops retreated without waiting for
the attack on their trenches, which
were occupied by the enemy.
AS a result of a British attack on
the Flanders front the British lines
have been advanced along a front OF
more than 1000 yards astride the St
Julien-Poelcapelle road
The French official report refers to
artillery activity on the California
plateau and says that French troops
penetrated German trenches at Butte
de Souain and took some prisoners
near Arracourt There was consider
able artillery activity in the Verdur
front.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-08-29
MILLION KHAKI POCKET
BIBLES ARE ORDERED.

New York, Aug. 29.-An or
der for 100000 Khaki pocket
testaments for American sol
diers and sailors has been
placed by the national war
work council of the Y VI. c. A.
with the American Bible So
ciety, it was announced.
President James Wood of the
Bible society said the books
will be furnished without cost
and the money for printing
them will be raised by popular
subscription under a special
fund for soldiers"
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-08-29
WHEAT ACREAGE INCREASE
Experts From Eight Western States
Promise Results.

Spokane, Wash, Aug 29.-Experts
from eight Western states reported at
the department of agriculture confer
ence here that the required increase
of winter wheat acreage under the
government war program can be fur
nished.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-08-29
World conferenee Of Women.

Stockholm, Aug %, An interna-
tonal conference of women from both
beliigerent and neutral countries Will
be held here Sept 1918 The confer
ence will be OF semi.nriyate nature
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-08-29

.anders front July | are still there.
These estima ates do not take into ac-
count the huge casualties the enemy
has suffered of late around Verdun
and the Chamln des Danes
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-08-29

A new division of the army general
staff has been created to handle all
business pertaining to the shipment Of
troops and supplies TO Europe. Briga-
dier General r. j. Herman, assistant
chief of staff of the army. has been de
tailed as chief OF the embarkation SER
vice The new service will have di-
rect supervision of all movements of
supplies from point of origin to ports
of embarkation.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-08-29
SPOONlNG ON BEACHES Is
DECLARED ILLEGAL.

Chicago, Aug 29.-I.ove max
ing on the beaches of Lake
Michigan is unlaweul, according
to a decision handed down by
Judge John A. Swanson of the
municipal court in the cases OF
two young men and two young
women.
THE city cannot permit cou-
pies to make love on the public
beaches in view OF the bath
ers," the Judge said, and fined
the men ST. each The women
were discharged
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-08-29

New York. Aug 29.-Orders have
been issued to close all the saloons
within five miles of Camp Upton. at
Yaphank. L. /
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-08-29

we average forty miles a day ~
have practically increased our equip.
ment by 33 per cent
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-08-29
LICENSE SYSTEM
IS ESTABLISHED
President Tightens Control
OF ALL Exports.
AFFECTS NEUTRAL NATIONS

One of Governments First intentions
VIII Be to See That No American
Products Are Made Occasion of Ben
eft to Enemy, Directly or Indirectly.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-25

Heavy white china
cups, i'll two sizes. sold
elsewhere for I0c and
I2tac.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-25
NewW ash Suits

Made Of excellent quality galatca an,
rcpp, in the popular Tommy Tucker
Or ccru, trimmed with fast color braid
All sizes
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-25

i.iSh weigh, curtain
Strctchcrs. adJustahlc
To amy size We'll made
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-25

Pretty now models
Of sheer wolfe. organdy
etc, made with new
square or pointed collar
embroidered or ruf1cd f.,
ever offered at this price.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-19
POLICE uNEATH SOURCE
 OF PETTY RoReERiEs.
Two Yoans Lads Arrested by Officers
 Confess to 1reaks.

By the arrest Of two young boys Sunday the police are confident that they have found the source of all the small robberies and breaks that have occurred during the past three months. Very little has been said about the activity of the police in tfe matter, but by the arrests made by Chief F. H. Richmond and Officer Grady Sun day their silent work has been brought to an end. The two boys arrested are Arthur Lucas, aged IS, and John Claf1k, Is. These two young lads con fessed when confronted with the facts Sunday. Besides making three actual robberies, they made two other breaks but were frightened away before they managed to get hold of any valuables. The breaks-were as follows: Dec 31, the store of Samuel Brettschneider on Broad street was entered and goods and cash were taken; Jan. 2. the store Of Borotach & Milenitz on Main street was broken into and s9 in cash was taken; Jan. 6. the store of Steve Lomach on Milk street was entered, candy and cash being taken. Late in January the store of Ike Brenstein on Bank street was broken into but the boys were frightened and ran away, as they did on Feb. 4, when they made break in the store of w. Andryehow- ishi on Main street. The boys will ap- pear before court this morning.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-19
Doctor Tells How To Strengthen
 Eyesighf 50 per cent In One
 Weeks Time in Mnny lnstances

and expense of ever getting glasses. Eye troubles of many descriptions may be wonderfully benefited by following the simple rules. Here is the prescription {: Go to any active drug store and get q bottle of Bon-Opto tablets. Drop one Bon-Opto tablet in a fourth of glass of water. and allow to dissolve. With this liquid bathe the eye two to four times daily. You should notice your eyes clear up perceptibly right from the start and inflammation win quickly disappear. If your eyes are bofhhrihk you, even a little, take steps to save them now before it is too late-s Many hopeleasly blind might have been saved H they had cared for their eyes in time. pD
 Note: Another prominent Physician to whom the above article was submitted, ssi Id: Bon opto is n very remarkable remedy. fits constituent ingredients are well known to eminent eye spec ialists md widely prescribed by them. The man ufacturers guarantee It to strengthen eyesight 50 per cent fin one weeks time in many Instances or refund the money. 1t can be obtained from any good druggist and is sone of the very few prepara tions feel should be kept ha nd for rekuiaF nee in almost every family" It Is sold in this city by Lee 6 osgood and other druggists.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-19

dealers, to go to Turkey and bring a corgo of licorice to Philadelphia.
 Off Scalanova. Turkey. the American met British and French warships which escorted her into the haroor but before she could load they ordered her out on the ground that they were about to shell the town. The Amer ican withdrew. Scalanova was bonn barded and the freightr again entered.
 While in the Turkish port Captain Borum entertained the authorities aboard his ship and his vessel was known as "the dove' being the only neutral craft in the harbor. After she sailed the Turks signalled him to re- turn but Captain Borum suspected they intended to place his vessel between the warships and the town in the event of another bombardment and continu- ed on his way. A second smelling did take place before the City of Mem phis was entirely out of the harbor and the American ship. MT. Plcanasts said today, was struck by entente shells and slightly damaged.
 On her voyage into the war zone the City of Memphis each night carried a reflector above an American flag paint, ed on either side and the ships name appeared in six foot letters in sey- eral places.
 VieiIancia Built in 1890.
 The Vigilancia was built in 1890 for the New York and Cuba Mail Steam
 
 Ward Line. In 1914 she was sold to engage in the cotton carrying trade from the United States to German points. In March. 1915. while on the way 10 Bremen, she was seized by a British cruiser and elken into Kirk wall.
 Since then the Vigilancia is said to have changed owners twice. her last owner being the Barber Line. but when sunk she was under charter to the Globe Line. /
 She sailed from New York February 2S for the Azores and Havre, after be- ing delayed for three days after clear ing and leaving her dock because of a strike aInong her crew The crew demanded a 75 per cent bonus on their regular wages as a war riEk. The de- mand was compromised and the crew consented tc sail. The ship was plain ly marked as an American vessel with flags painted on port and starboard bows and with her name and hailing port of New York on both sides in let ters five feet high.
 Details of Cargo Withheld.
 Details ss to what constituted her cargo are withheld by customs officials, but it is understood that the cargo was valued at nearly $750.000 and the ship at more than 1.000,0 The cargo consisted in part of provisions. Prior
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-19

Henry Dodge, who is employed in Providence, spent the week end with his parents. MT. and Mrs. John Dodge.
 Fireman RecsIves Shock.
 Edward Tetrau1t, fireman on a local freight train. narrowly escaped injury Saturday evening. The engine which Tetrault was firing ran down the southern section of the yard and he had to get coal to the boiler. He was on the tender and was forcing coal he touched the live wire of the Shore Line Electric company. The shock threw Tetrault from the tender to the ground. George Dawley, fiagman at Tetrauft when he fell and notified members of the crew, who rushed to his assistance. Tetrault was picked up and was given treatment. He es- capped with nothing more serious than work.
 Sunday in the Churches.
 The subject Of Rev. W. A. Keefe's sermon on Sunday was St. Joseph, Pa tron of the month of March. Lenten devotions for the week include mass every morning at 7.30, benediction and prayer Wednesday and Friday even ings.
 At the Congregational church the sermon by Rev. W. A. Barwick was on the topic Coming to Yourself and was followed by Sunday school at 12.15. The Christian Endeavor meeting was held at 6.15.
 Photographer at Jewett City.
 Arthur Ring.ey of Plainfield has completed his course at a telegraphic school in Boston and is employed as telegraph operator at the New York, New Haven and Hartford railroad sta- tion at Jewett City.
 Social and Personal.
 MT. and Mrs. Louis Lamothe have returned to Providence, where MT. Lamothe is employed.
 Mir. and Mrs. Edward Lees of Ba kersf1eld, Cal. and MT. and Mrs. Hen ry Dugett of Central Falls, R. l., are guests of John Oates.
 Edgar Dupuis, who attends a com mercial school at Providence, spent the week end at his home in Moosup.
 Alex Mitchell and Omar Deshauteu were visitors at Danielson Saturday.
 Miss Victoria Sinmoneau spent the week end at her home in Baltic.
 Mrs. James Marr of New London spent the week end with Mrs. John Krausee.
 Miss Bertha Carroll has resigned at the Lawton mills and has gone to New Bedford, Mass, where she is employed.
 Alphonse Parriseau of Jewett City was in Plainfield Saturday.
 Joseph Hoch was in Danielson Sat- urday.
 Ernest vieau spent Sunday with Baltic friends.
 George Simmoneau of North Oxford, Mass, was a visitor in PIainfield Sun day.
 Joseph Amcot of woonsocket. R. l., was visitor at the home of Henry Gauthier Sunday.
 Miss Annie Hutchinson has returned to her home on Lawton Heights after spending few weeks with friends in Springfield, Mass.
 George Desrosier, brakeman for the New York, New Haven and Hartford railroad, spent Sunday at his home on Lawton Heights.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-19
BROKE RESTAURANT WINDOW
Two Disorderiy Patrons Arrested--Pes ter Laboski and Harry HIadk Fur nish $50 Bond Each.

Saturday night the police received d complaint from a local restaurant proprietor that two men had come in to his place of business and in leav- ing had broken the window in the door. It was later learned that the men ordered something to eat and up- on eating to their satisfaction refused to pay. They were finally prevailed upon to part with the necessary amount to cover the cost of their re- past but in starting for the door one of the men picked up a plate and fork which he-was going to take out with him. These utensils were finally taken from the men who once more started for the outside only to break the glass in the door when in the open. After this the two men left on the run. One of them was later caught by Lieutenant Kil1ourey near the railroad crossing, on Main street. At the station house he gave the name of Peter Laboski. The other was cap tured by Officer Grady in a house on Milk street and he gave the name of Harry Hladk. Both offenders, who were released under bond of fifty dollars, will appear at this mornings session of the police court to answer the charges of intoxication and breach of the peace.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-19

to sailing. it was reported by some of the men connected with the crew that large consignment of cofiins was al- so on board.
 gross. She was 320 feet long. 45 feet of beam and was built at Chester. Pa.
 The crew of the Vigilancia com prised 45 men of whom 21 were Amer jeans including Captain F. A. Middle ton. Two of the twenty-one were naturalized and one had first papers. There were also live porto Ricans and one Filipino in the fire room force.
 Captain Middleton is a New York man. a graduate of the New York na- val school training ship. The names of eighteen Americans In the crew are on file here. They are:
 Names of Americans.
 B. D. O'ConneI, mate. New York city; J. H. Smith, second mate, Nal den, Mass: N. F. North, born in Dem mark. naturaHzed, third mate; F. Brown. carpenter. Newport News; A. GfIIard, quartermaster, Brooklyn, N. Y; J. Fl. LoerH. qurtermaster, San Juan: S. Stamot. seaman. Philippine Islands; Fred Schwina, born in oNr- way. naturalized, chief engineer; B. A. Denton. assistant engineer New York city; Walter Scott, Jr., second Alexander Rodriguez, Porto Rico, oil- CT, no address,: M. Ruiz. Porto Rico. fireman, mayaguez, Porto Rico; C. w. Lawson, steward, Newark. N. J.; J. A. Macdonald, Canada -(first papers(, second cook and cook. Fort Hard. New South Wales; Walter Pitts. cook, Bos- ton, Mass: J. Cennors. waiter, Seat tIe Washn.; E. Lopez. Porto Rico, mess boy, no address: Paul 1T Platt, wireless operator, Winter Hili, Mass.
 London, March IS. TIA ?. m.-The sinking of the American steamships City of Memphis. Illinois and ViRilan- cia was announced today. Fourteen men from the Vigilancia are missing, as are some of the men from the City of Memphis The crew of the Illinois was landed safely.
 The City of Memphis, in ballast from Cardiff for New York; was sunk by gunfire The second officer and if teen men of the crew have been land ed A patrol boat has gone in search of the other members of the crew. The Illinois, from London for Port Arthur. Teras. in ballast, was sunk. at three this morning. 2
 The EiGilan cia. was torpedoed with out warning The submarine did not appear. The captain, first and sec ond mates, first second and third en- gineers and twenty three men of the crew have been landed at the Scilly Islands. The fourth engineer and thir- teen men are missing.