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The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-03-23
ENEMY PEACE FEELERS
Dutch Report Says Semi-0fficial
ParIeyS Are On.
Kaiser Willing to Make Concessions
II Russian Pact is Recognized
Dispatches Say.

London, March 23.-Germany is dis
playing a strong indication for peace
in semi-official negotiations which are
on foot with the Allies, the Catholic
newspaper Nieuwsblad Won Hetzenden
says it has learned, the Central News
correspondent at Amsterdam reports.
This Amsterdam newspaper is re-
ported as adding that its information
Is that If no basis for official negotia-
tions was reached by March 27, the
German offensive in the West would
be begun.
According to reports from Petro-
grad, a rumor is current at Moscow
that Germany has offered important
concessions to the Allies, condition.
ed upon the recognition of the Brest-
Litovsk treaty of peace.
"No Soft Peace" Says Kaiser.
Amsterdam, March 23.-"We are at
the decisive moment of the war, and
one of the greatest moment in Gr-
man history" said Empror William
in a telegram to the Rheinish pro-
yincial council "The prize of vic
cory must not and will not fail US
no soft peace, but one which CORES
ponds with Germany's interests,
Emperor William telegraphed the
Schleswig- -Hostein provincial council,
according to Kiel dispatch. The EN-.
peror's telegram was sent In reply to
a congratulatory message.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-03-23
Unable to Gain to Single 0bjec.
tive-British Line Intact
Tho Bent Slightly.
FOE LOSSES TERRIFIC
Teutons Advancing In Masses Are
Withered by Metallic HaiI-.AiIIes
counterattack With Tanks
Violence of Attack Subsidies,

With the British Armies in
France, March 23.-British troops
are holding the Germans every
where and are driving them back
IN places, the latest reports In
dicate.
The enemy has not reached a
single one of his objectives,
which, according to a captured
map, included Hermies, Archie
le-Petitt and 6oiry-St. Martin.
British counter-attacks with
tanks have thrown the Germans
out of Doignies, which the Brit
ish still occupied. The Ger
mans have not used tanks on this
front so far.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-03-23
WORE DEAD IN WARSHlP CRASH
Twelve Additional Lives Lost When
u, s, and British Craft Collide.

Washington, March 23.--Twelve ad-
ditional deaths as result of the col
lision between the destroyer Manley
and a British man-of-war March 19.
are announced by the navy depart
ment This brought the death list to
16.
1t was announced also that 10 men
not previously reported were injured
All of those hurt were reported doing
we'll
Dispatches from London state that
the Manley reached British harbor
I'm safety
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-03-23

Amsterdam, March 23.-The Cath.
olic Nieuwsblad Van Reizuiden dc.
clares 1t has reliable information that
semiofficial negotiations have been
opened between Germany and the
Entente, the former displaying .
strong inclination for peace.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-03-23

The first stage of the great German
offensive on the western front has
passed and 1t is to be scored as a
German failure, the enemy having
fallen short of realizing his aims in
the first great smash, according to
dispatches from British headquarters.
German Assault SIackens.
After attacking all day the Ger
mans let down In their smashing op-
Grafton along so miles of the British
front and had not resumed their
heavy assaults al the latest advices
from Sir Douglas Haig Further hard
fighting was ahead, however, the field
marshal predicted. The enemy was
still being held In the British battle
positions, he reported, which means
that the British line Is still intact, al
though admittedly Il has been bent
backward at points under the ter.
rife Teutonic assault.
Strike Back Spiritedly.
The battleline has not moved in
Inly one direction, however, the Brit
ish having struck back spiritedly at
the German masses and regained
some positions which they had tenn
porarily abandoned. The German offi-
cial statement reports that the Brit.
fish positions were attacked from a
point southeast of Arras to LaFere,
the British first lines being captured
The dispatches from British head.
quarters purposely omit giving the
exact position of the British line at
present for the stated reason that the
enemy might be given valuable in
formation If the line were accurate
ly traced.
Teuton ALLIES Help.
While the infantry is being held
temporarily in check the artillery
battle is still raging. Great numbers
of Austrian cannon are declared to
have been transferred to the west.
ern front to reinforce the German
artillery Bulgarians too have been
brought into the field by the Ger
mand command, 1t Is declared, the
understanding being that they are to
be used as a strategic reserve.
Fire Withers Massed Foes.
Altogether the indications are tina,
the Central powers have massed al
possible forces at their disposal or
the west front for their present drive
The prospects seem, however, that
they will need every man of them II
they keep up their attack long with
anything like its initial force as all
the reports indicate that the Ger
man losses have bean terrific under
the withering fire of the British ar
tillery and machine guns. The Ger
man artillery too has suffered heav
lily through counter battery work by
the British who found the masseC
guns fine targets for effective de
structive work.
Leaders Behind Lines.
The German war triumvirate, EN-
peror William, Field Marshal Vor
Hindenburg and General Won Luden
dorff are reported beind the German
lines, while the attack is in progress
Meanwhile the Italian front Is be
ginning to attract some attention
Rome reports operations becomin,
more active along the entire line.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-03-23
THREATENS WAR ON HOLLAND
Germany DispIeased With Action on
Ship Deal,

London, March 23.-Dispatches from
The Hague report a local news
agency says that Germany considers
her relations with Holland altered by
the attitude Of the Dutch government
toward the Allies and the United
States and publishes a report that the
abandonment by the Dutch govern
ment of the remaining restrictive
clauses in its shipping loan terms
would be regarded by Germany az
cause for war.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-03-23
SEEKS U. S.-HOLLAND BREAK

DUTCH UHIcTaI 10 ASK HUptUFe DIs-
patch from The Hague Says.
Amsterdam, March 23.-A dispatch
from The Hague to the Handelsblad
says one of the most prominent mem
bers of parliament intends to ask the
government whether 1t Is not time
to recall the Dutch minister at Wash
ington and hand passports to the Am.
erican minister at The Hague.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-03-23

British fake rhfee Palestine Towns.
London, March 23.-The British
have made another advance in Palos.
tine, capturing three towns, it is an.
nounced officially. A counter-attack
by the Turks was repulsed.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-01-21
.E[KS CONDUCT
WATSONFUNERAL
Perform Last Rites for Late
County Tax Collector
Who Died Sunday.

Former county tax collector VIII l.
watson. 43 years OF age, who for
some time had been i'll at his home
1906 East Boulevard. died shortly be-
fore 1 o'clock Sunday morning, OF
tuberculosis
Funeral services were held this
afternoon at 3 o'clock from the resi-
dence. Burial was in Concordia
cemetery. Rev. Perry J. Rice, First
Christian church. conducted the serv-
ices.
Deceased is survived, besides his
wife. by two daughters. Misses Anna
and NIinett; by his mother. Mrs. F. P
watson; by four sisters. Mrs. o. W
Pickrell, Mrs. c. Shannon, Mrs. N. y.
Geddes and Mrs. D. n Davenport
who lives in Uvalde county, Texas;
and by two brothers. J. E. and J. a.
Watson.
Mr.. Watson was tax collector for
several terms. having been relieved
by the commissioners in the summer
Of 1916. He was member of the
Elks. a delegation from FL Paso
lodge 1S7 conducted last rites at the
grave
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-01-21
WOMANS' MISSION SOCIETY TO
HAVE DAY OF PRAYER TUESDAY

Members OF the Woman's Missionary
society Of the First Bapust church
will observe 4 Day Of Prayer at the
church Tuesday. the program opening
at 10 a. m. and closing at 9 p. m
The following program has been
arranged for the OCCASION Pioneer
hour, 10 10 II a. m.-Leader; Mrs.
Schourup; subject: Prayer and
Praise" hymn; topic % Pray with
out ceasing; 90 What to PROV for;
80 How to pray prayer; WOman's
Missionary Union notes, solo. Mrs.
Dean; reading; hymn; prayer.
Brides Hour. II a. m TO Il NJ
Leader: Mrs Col. Franklin: subject
Foreign Mission Responsibility"
hymn, prayer. reading: Mission
Schools in China. solo. Mrs Evans;
reading; Work Of Trained Nurses
on Foreign Fields; hymn; reading:
Needs of Medical Missions prayer
Lunch, Il m. TO ! p. m.
Business Hour, I 10 , p. m; hymn:
scripture; John SIG in concert: cir
Gle reports: business: free will offer
ing for Chinese missions; hymn;
prayer, talk. Girls Boarding Schools
in China" solo, Mrs. Pearson: prayer.
New Members Hour. , to 3 p. M
Leader; Mrs. Clark: subject; Mis-
cellaneOus Missions" hymn: prayer:
talk. Loyalty to our Cross Bearers
duet. prayer: MiZDah
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-01-21
CLASSES TO BEGIN
TUESDAY NIGHT AT Y. M. c. A.

Tuesday night viii mark the be-
ginning OF two additional educational
classes at the Y. NJ. c. \. Realizing
the need of both soldiers and civil
ians. the educational department has
scheduled two classes in French To
care for the soldiers in the city. a
soldiers class will meet Tuesday.
Thursday and Saturday evenings
from Z TO s o'clock. There Will be no
charge for this class. with the ex-
ception Of the nominal cost of the
French manual which will be used.
on the same evenings from until
9 o'clock a French class for civilians
has been scheduled. This class does
not require a Y. NJ c. A member
ship. but is open to anyone desiring
to take the course. 4 fee of 81 a
month Will he charged and. in addi-
ton, there will be the cost of the
French manual. which viii not ex-
coed so cents.
Enrolment should be made at once
at the Y " c. \. office. Prof l. n
Hammond, who has specialized in a
language course in kentucky and
Pennsylvania universities and who
for number of years has taught as
language professor. has been en-
gagged as instructor for these classes.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-01-21
Sewing Circle With
Much Whispering
We Are An Greatly Indebted to Thoss
Who Tel Their Experiences.

Before the arrival OF the stork there Is
much 10 talk about The comfort Of the
expectant mother IS the chief topic. and
there is sure 10 be someone who has used
or knows OF that splendil external help
Mothers Friend.
Nausea. nervousness bearing-d0un AMI
stretching pains and other symptoms 81
familiar 10 many women are among the
dreaded experiences thousands Of mothers
say they entirely escape by the use Il
this famous remedy.
It's influence on the fine network 20
nerves and -iigaments just beneath the
skin is wonderful.
BY the regular use o. Mothers Friend
during the period the muscles are made
and kept soft and eiastici they expaut
easily, without strain. when baby is born
and the pain and danger az The crisis 5
naturally less
Mothers Friend IS for external use only.
IS sold by all druggists. aud should b
used with the utmost regularity Write %
the Bradfieid Regulator Co. + 700 Lama-
Bldg. Atlanta. Ca. for valuable and In
tercstinE Motherhood BoGt-" There Is a
wealth ~ instruction and comfort 10 be
derived IN rcading this little book II is
plainly written and viii De a splendid lit
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yourself but viii make YOU heipful 90
others. And in the meantime dc not fa.l
60 get a bottle OF Mothers Friend from
the drug store. and thus fortifg yourself
against pain and discomfort
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-01-21
The Nervous System
Relation of Bit6-PHOsphate
To a Healthy Body

Every nervous person IS a sick person
though every sick person IS not necessari-
ly a nervous person If the nerves are IN
healthy the whole body is affected. and
the strongest Drawn and muscle in the
comparatively healthy body viii sooner or
later give way 10 the subtle and persist
ent naEEins OF a depleted nerve force win
power ambition and physical energy
gradually lose their grip under the cor
slant and strenuous effort unconsciously
put forth in carrying the load Of a worn
out nervous system The ordinary phys
ical Ills are usually easily located and
proper treatment found. but when nervous
complications are involved even the best
doctors are often baffed- The reason lies
in the fact that the nerve force is really
the directing force Of the whole physical
mechanism and its defects exhibit them
selves IN hundred different and hidden
ways. Oftentimes what appears TO be
purely physical aflment is really a ner-
Vous ailment, and il is a recognized fact
that in nine cases out OF ten healthy
nerve tissue means a sound, healthy &C
live and normal body Il has been dis
covered that organic phosphate Is the very
life Of the nerve cell and that the on
great cause OF acknowledgements
nerve le5e---lalelZ OF the
pietio1 Of this substance in the nerve It's
sue. Analysis Of tie various body tissues
by scientists has established that they
contain many substances which are ide1-
teal with other forms OF organic matte
which are easily obtaInable. such as the
organic phosphate contained in the nerve
structure. The real difficulty has been to
get such substances into the body IN
form assimil1ble, in other words. to ap-
ply the organic phosphate direct to the
nerve cells. This problem has now been
solved by Bitro-Phosphate. and x Is now
a demonstrated fact that the nerve cells
or tissues attract this phosphate as read
liz as the magnet attracts the steel
needle. The results from the continued
use OF Bitro-Phosphate have been almost
miraculous in many cases People who
have suffered for years from lis exhibit
ing as symptoms general weaknesses, de-
spondencT. frritability. lack OF energy, IN
somnia. fear OF imaginary troubles and
kindred ailments can blame only their de-
uieted nerve force as the direct cause Of
an the trouble This nerve force can be
restored and new life, abundant energy
and contentcd mind given back 10 the
care worn body by the conscientious use
nf Bitro-Phosphate. It is sold in tablet
form by Court House Drug Co. star Drug
Co. and all good drugEistz-Adv-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-01-21
WOMEN OPENING
4 WAR TEA ROOM
Organizing to Push War
Savings Stamps; Schools
Win Flags for Sales.

Speakers at the meeting of leaders
from various women's organizations
in the war savings stamp movemen.
to be held Tuesday afternoon at 3
o'clock at the Hotel Sheldon grill room
will be T. NJ Wingo. a. P. Coles and
zach L. Cobb. The purpose of the
meeting is to organize all women Of
FL Paso in the movement.
Letters of invitation to all the heads
of women's organizations in the city,
by Mrs. \. P. Averill. chairman, were
being sent out Monday by Mrs. a. S.
Peatross. at Hotel sheldon The roll
OF all women's organizations IN the
city Will be called at the meeting
Decorating Tea Room.
The tea room in the Morehouse
block, which will be the headquarters
of the Women's committee in the cam
paign, was opened Monday and mem
bers Of the committee were busy pre-
pairing the rooms for use. Decora-
lions are being Installed and the room
will present an attractive appearance.
The committee in charge is Mrs. A
P Averill, Mrs. W. ". Turney. Mrs. J.
F. williams, Mrs. H W. Broaddus'
Mrs. r l. Holiday. Mrs. D. B. Smith
and Mrs. J. L. Dyer
Schools Win Flags.
The Villas school won the flag Of
fered by James G. AIcNary for the
school showing the highest amount
per capita of war saving stamps sold
for the month ending Friday night. The
average was 1871 for each pupil, or a
total of SS4S1.75 for the 40 pupils in
the school.
The high school won the flag Of
fered by the school board for the
highest percentage OF subscribers,
with a total of 1899 out Of 1858 teach
ers and pupils. Only 19 OF the teach
ers and pupils combined do not own
a war stamp. according TO the report
County Schools Take S1709.
Reports Of the county schools were
made Saturday to Miss Myra Winkler.
superintendent The total up to date
was S170957 for so teacher and 1ISS
pupils The report Of the Canutillo
school. with a per capita of $3.50, was
regarded as specially notable
In the report of the city schools,
made by Supt. r. J. Tighe. there was a
total Of S15,975.57 worth Of war stamps
sold TO 1867 contributors. out OF SS56
pupils and 312 teachers The Lamar
school with a per capita OF $500. and
the high school. with a per capita Of
S4.4s6, we're especially worthy OF men
ton
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-01-21
CHARGED WITH GAMING, II
MEN ARE RELEASED ON BONDS

Detectives OF the city bureau ar
rested an alleged gamekeeper and
several customers when they made a
raid on what is reported TO have been
a gambling house at PA san Antonio
street Sunday night The men were
Charged with gaming and released on
$40 cash bond, all except the alleged
gamekeeper. whose bond was fixed at
Sz5,
The men gave their names as Will
lam smith. James Franklin. J. ".
Smith. W. z. Willroy. 5. B. Davis.
G. W. White. c. a. Murray. George
Haynes. A. H. Kelly. d. s. Crawford
and William Watson.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-01-21
WATCHMAN HIT
BY ENGINE DIES
John E. Swearingen's Leg
Crushed in E. P. S. W.
Yard in Sunday Storm.

The body OF John Edward Swear
ingcn, 70 years of age, a resident Of
Fl Paso for about IS years. who had
been employed by the Southwestern
railroad as Waterman at the west gate
Of the shop yard. and who was struck
and killed by a switch engine near
Dallas street at $50 Sunday morning.
is being held at the Peak morgue
swaiting the arrival here of a son, H.
c. Swearingen, who IS with the army
hospital corps at Camp Bowie, Fort
Worth. Tex.
snow Storm Blinds Him.
Reports to Southwestern officials
said that it was not definitely known
how the Waterman met his death. \
switching crew found MS body along
side the rails with a leg crushed The
aged man succumbed 10 shock shortly
afterWard- No one saw the accident
it was said. 1t was presumed that
Swearingen, blinded by snowfall. at
tempted 10 cross track IN front OF
the engine.
Mr.. Swearingen. who lived at 800
Bliss street. leaves. besides his wife.
three daughters. Mrs. J. A. Crrce. Mrs.
f. +. VwiclI, both of FL Paso. and Mrs.
W H Robertson. of Los Angeles, four
sons, W. E Swearingen, of this city.
H c SVgearingen, Camp Bowie: Ansel
and T. G. Swearingen. of Carrizozo, y.
NJ; a brother, J. c Swearingen. of Ell
berton. Ga, and a sister. AIRS. I. G.
Nixon, Of Galveston. Tex.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-01-21
I'M MEMORTAM

Notices under this heading accepted Tor
publication at the reading notice rate-l
In Memoriam. Lydia Kathryn Higgins
You're resting meath the flowers
That the grief struck loved ones
gave;
Your wide. eyes closed forever
In the darkness Of the grave.
But we'l meet you by and by.
Lydia. Sweetheart. when we come
To that place where all is gladness
Which fore'er will be our home,
Where you will bid US welcome
With a kiss. a gracious smile,
And hand in hand we'll wander
Through that land OF After While
". II. c.
We desire to thank, most heartily.
the many friends who came TO US in
on almost unbearable grief at the
loss of our dear Lydia and who. with
beautiful flowers and words and acts
OF kindness helped. more than we can
say. TO tighten our almost unbearable
burden
N J. Higgins.
Lilly Higgins.
Father and Mother.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-01-21
ENGINEER HELD ON CHARGE;
ROOM MATE MISSES MONEY

On a complaint charging him with
connection with .the disappearance of
$40, said 10 belong to his room
mate. Elmer Nussbaum. 2O7 East
Overland street, Frank Whitlock. as
sistant engineer at the First National
bank building, was being held by the
police Monday
WhitlOck. who was arrested Satur-
day night. is said TO have had in
his possession at that time some
shirts which he declared had been
given him by a friend.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-01-21
ANDRES VAsQUEz.

Andres Vasquez. aged about 20
years, died in the county jail Monday
morning as a result of kidney trouble
and his abstinence from food. Vas
quez, who was alleged TO be insane,
was transferred from the county hos
pital to the Jail about six weeks ago.
the former institution being crowded.
His body was delivered Monday to
the county undertaken
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-01-21

my friends have also taken Lydia
E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound
and been helped by it."-Mrs.
MARGARET Ness. 1876 E. Hazard
St., Philadelphia, Pa.
Women who suffer from displaee-
ments, irregularities, Inflammation,
liberation, backache, sideaehe.
headaches or the blues" should not
rest until they have given this
famous root and herb remedy,
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound. a trial. II complica-
tons exist, write Lydia z. Pink
ham Medicine Co., Lynn, Mass,
Tor special suggestions. The result
OF its long experience is at your
service.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-01-21
MRS. A. SIMON.

Funeral services for Mrs. A Simon.
2409 Montana street, who died Thurs
day night at a local hospital as the
result Of being run down by an IN
known automobilist Thursday night,
were held this afternoon at o'clock
from the Mclean. Simmons & Hart
ford chapel Burial was in Concordia
cemetery
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-01-21
SAMUEL sOTONAYOR.

The body OF Samuel Sotomayor. so
years Of age, who died Saturday
afternoon in the rear of 314 San ia
cinto street, following his leaving
local hospital three weeks ago. is be-
ing held at a Mexican undertaking
establishment awaiting instructions
as to disposal It was reported by
coroner J. NJ Beaver. who viewed the
body that the man had been i'll a
long time and probably had sue
cumbed 10 cold weather.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-01-21

EecruIts Tor the 30th Army engI-
neers will no longer be accepted. ac-
cordine to orders received at the To-
cal recruiting station. This regiment
is the only fighting organization
among the engineers. and is being
trained for gas and flame fighting
No details were received by Capt
Ferdinand Fonda. OF the local station.
but il is believed that the allotment
for the regiment is filled.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-01-21
CORPL. WILLIAM RUSSELL.

The body Of CorpL William Rus
sell, % years of age, machine gun
troop, eth cavalry. who was fatally
hurt when the automobile in which
he, with two other soldiers. was rid
ing Friday night. was struck by
G. H. & S. A train at the Piedras
street crossing, is being held by the
Peak Undertaking company Funeral
arrangements have not yet been
made.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-01-21
sYDNEY y. POINDExTER.

The body of Sydney z. Poindex-
ter, % years Of age, Of the eth cav
airy and a native OF Virginia. who
died Saturday afternoon at the Fort
Bliss base hospital, is being held at
the Peak morgue pending instructions
as TO disposal.
Deceased had charge Of the records
OF the sick and wounded at the fort
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-01-21
Another snap.


&c Room Tenement, and two lots,
house cost $4,000, lots worth $1,000.
Total 100000. Brings in S112.O0
per month. This is a snap. Can be
bought for s7500.00. s350O.O0 cash,
bal i'm three and one half years.
lee Newman (TenemcntS n Speciality
Phone 1908. 9051s 5. FL Paso.-Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-01-21

l T 7 e g U ] a r.
tiles and pain.
l had one ply
sician after an
other but they
did me no good.
/ read about
Lydia z. Pink
hams Vegeta-
bic Compound
and gave it a
trial and in a
short time 1
felt benefited
and am now
feeling fine.
and without
weakness or
pain. MANY of
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-01-21
save Your Radiator

y I'IN7T1 y !" 7IIIE-E TETEIIIIs mn u
featured and for sale hy Brown
Welding Co. coo Texas st. $3.50
saves Ford in FL Paso: $500 saves
a truck. Non-corrosive neutral solu-
ton. and VIII not evaporate. Don't
risk freezing your Radiator. Prompt
shipments for out OF town.-Adv.