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The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-03-28
ENEMY LINES INVADED
Two American Officers Perform
Daring Mission.
Make Bold lncursion into Foe Ter
rtory, Beat off Germans and
Return Safely.

With the American Army in France
March 2S.-A couple of American Of
ficers executed the boldest kind of
incursion into the German lines in
their determination to ascertain
whether some enemy division was still
facing them on the Toul front or
whether they had been transferred to
the zone of the present offensive
They worked their way across No
Mans Land and leaped into a Ger
man trench. They found it empty
The two Americans carried rifles.
bayonets fixed and hand grenades
They proceeded to new communicat-
ing trenches, penetrating several
hundred yards into the enemy lines
and then encountered a party of a
dozen or Is Germans at the entrance
of a dugout.
Spotted BY Foe.
The enemy Spotted them" at the
same time, but the Americans threw
hand grenades which burst before the
Germans opened fire. Then the two
Yankee officers ducked around the
corner of the trench and opened fire
with their rifles while the Germans
lobbed over grenades at them.
The two Americans retraced their
steps, firing continually, killing three
Germans and wounding others. The
enemy did not pursue them closely,
owing to the Americans hot fire. In
the meantime other Germans tried
to leave the front line at other points
and intercept the two invaders while
the latter were returning.
But American machine guns from
across No Mans Land made these
Germans duck for cover and so the
two American officers returned safe
and sound to our lines.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-03-28
DEMOCRATS IN CONFERENCE
Fight Expected Over Endorsement OF
Candidate for Governor.

ST. Paul, March 2S.-Democratic
candidates for state offices we're to
be indorsed late Wednesday at the
democratic state conference which
opened at the st. Paul auditorium. A
fight was expected over the indorse-
ment of a candidate for governor.
with county delegations divided be-
tween Fred e. Wheaton, Minneapolis,
chairman of the state democratic
committee, and Senator James A.
Carley, Plainview.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-03-28
TEUTON PAPER PESSIMISTIC
Tells Germans Big Drive Has Not
Crushed British

Amsterdam, March 28.-The Berlin
Taegliche Rundschau attempts to
lower the high expectations of the
German people on the great offensive
The paper points out that it viii. be
necessary to crush the British army
before 1t is possible to break down
resistance, and adds:
IF It Is impossible after a short,
but severe, artillery preparation to
break through all the lines with our
infantry, then we must not count
on an immediate break through along
the whole front"
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-03-28
Calls Attack Act Of Revenge.

New York, March 28.-James e.
West. chief scout executive of the
Boy Scouts of America, today rep led
vigorously to charges filed against
officials of that organization in Wash
ington yesterday by John ID. Gluck.
Mr.. West said the charges were
merely in retaliation for action
brought by him against Mr.. Gluck
and his associates I'm the United
States Boy Scout, in which Mr.. West
charged that funds were raised by
false pretenses and misappropriated
by the men who are attacking him.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-03-28
FOE CORPSES STREW FIELDS
Enemy Continues to Pay Dearly for
Every Inch Gained.

With the British Armies In the
Field. March 2s (By United Press) -
AS the battle develops, the Anglo
French view coming events calmly
and courageously. The British are
holding the gates to Albert determin-
edly against the Hindenburg masses
as this is cabled.
Along Pozieres ridge, astride the
Somme, across the obliterated vii
lagos of Ovillers, Warlencourt, Le
sars. Flers, Longueval. Montauban,
Mametz and Courcelette, the Ger.
mans are strewing their corpses a.
they slowly press forward.
The battle undoubtedly has not yet
reached its crucial stage.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-03-28
HAIG REPLIES TO WILSON
"Will Fight on Until Freedom Is Safe
Without Counting Cost

Washington, March 2s.--Field Mar
shall Sir Douglas Haig's reply to
President Wilson's cablegram has
just been received: your message
OF generous appreciation of the stead
fastness and valor of our soldiers in
the great battle now raging has
greatly touched US ALL" cabled the
marshal.
please accept our heartfelt thanks.
All believe i'm the justice of our
cause and are determind to fight on
without counting the cost, until the
freedom of mankind Is safe"
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-03-28
GERMAN RULER PRAISES SON
Kaiser Makes Crown Prince Chief OF
Grenadier Guard Regiment.

Amsterdam, March 28.-The kaiser
has telegraphed the German crown
prince the following, according to dis
patches received here: Fine! The
great success your troops achieved
against the British army affords me a
welcome opportunity to express to
your highness my hearty recognition
by appointing you chief of the Gre.
nader Guard regiment. / am con.
vinced this brave regiment will al.
ways prove worthy of It's princely
chief"
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-03-28

Smiling Pat" O'Brien will speak in
Minneapolis, March 80 The lecture,
directed by the Canadian Woman's
club, will be war relief benefit.
After my experience l will never
again condemn any story as improb-
able for if writer of fiction or mo-
tion picture company had its principal
character shot in the mouth by ma
chine gun, then crash to earth from a
height of 5000 feet and later jump
through the window of a speeding
train and live through it all, they
would laughed at as picturing the
impossible" said Lieut.. O'Brien in a
recent interview. But | now fully ap-
preciate that truth is stranger than
fiction for | went through those
seeming impossibilities and / am alive
to tell the story"
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-03-28

roosevelt To Speak Despite Advice.
Oyster Bay, N. Y. March 2S.-Col.
Theodore Roosevelt has left for Port
land, Me-, to deliver an address be-
fore the state Republican organiza-
ton. The physicians refused to con-
sent to his making the address, but
he decided to go even against their
advice.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-05-31
Failure at West
Point But Success
As Army Leader

E. Paso, Tex. May 31-How a young
West Point cadet. who failed in nathe-
mates and resigned from the academy,
became d brigad.er general. made
fortune by inventing the Mills cart
ridge Deit and became known as the
grand old man Of El Paso" is told in a
book just published by Brigadier Cen
eral Arson Mills, retired. for private
circulation as gifts to his friends thru
out the United States. The book is en-
titled My story and is the memoirs
of General Mills long career N the
army and in public life. 1t will not be
offered for sale and each copy was
autographed by the author.
AS a boy the author worked at a loom
when clothing was made by hand. He
applied the knowledge he learned tend
ing the crude loom to the problem Of
furnishing the American soldier an am
munition carrier which would be more
comfortable and convenient than the
old leather cartridge box. The Mills
belt was finally adopted by the United
States army at the beginning OF the
Spanish American war, was later useo
by both Beers and British in South
Africa and by many of the armies Of
the world. The American army uses
the Mills belt and equipment. altho
General Mills retired from the company
manufacturing these belts in 1908.
The book also furnishes the first per-
manent record Of FL Paso's early his
tory when this city was a frontier
town, tells now the name OF Franklin
was changed by him 10 Fl Paso (The
Pass because Of the pass in the noun
tain chain near here thru which the
Rio Grande flowed 10 the gulf. His
experiences in the wild frontier set
tlement. as told in his memoirs, are
stirring.
The authors story also includes much
Of the early history Of the civil war
as it related to the southwest After
casting the onlv vote poiIed here
against the with rawal of Texas from
the union, General Mills was forced to
leave the border and was reinstated
With his class and given a commission
n the army at the beginning Of the
civil war He was promoted until he
held the rank of brigadier general. at
the time Of his retirement.
After the close OF the war General
Mills was stationed in the west. The
pursuits and capture Of old Geronimo,
the Apache leader; the Indian fights Of
the old west and revolutionary events
in Mexico are related by the author in
a personal way, as ne participated in
many OF these stirring events Of the
frontier days.
AS American commissioner on the
international boundary commission for
adtudicating disputes arising over the
boundary line between Mexico and the
United States; as General Nelson A.
Miles companion on trip thru Europe
and as the personal friend OF national
and international characters in Wash
ington. General Mills observed keenly
national and international affairs and
includes many OF his personal observa-
tons in his published memoirs.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-05-31

President Wilson placed the United
States on record as demanding the lib
Grafton of the subject peoples of Aus
tra- Hungary. particularly Czecho-
Slovaks, Jugo- Siavs, Serbs, Poles,
Roumanians and Italians living in the
Hapsburg realm.
At the direction of the president.
Secretary of state Lansing issued the
following statement:
The secretary of state desires to an
nounce that the proceedings of the
congress of oppressed races of Austria
Hungary, which was held in Rome in
April have been followed with great
interest by the government Of the
United States and that the national
istic aspirations of the Czecho- SlovakS.
and Jugo- Slavs for freedom have the
earnest sympathy of this government"
Has Diplomatic Significance.
The utmost significance attaches to
this brief enunciation Of policy. II
marks the elimination OF series OF
developments which have convinced
the president of the desirability of Civ
ing aid ard comfort TO the disaffected
clements of the Austrian population.
The move made by the administra-
ton TO encourage the subject peoples
Of Austria whose restiveness is being
manifested in much public disorder is
not unrelated to the decision to send
american troops 10 the Italian front
as soon as possible. The presence Of
Yankee forces on the italian front, it
is believed not only would aid Italy
but encourage the Jugo- Slavs, particu-
larly, to revolt against their oppressors.
The liberation of these subject peo-
pies would effect the practica! dismem-
herment of Austria. to which the presi-
dent expressed opposition in one Of
his addresses to congress. Mr.. Wilson,
to the great disappointment Of the rep
resentatiyes Of these races in this
country, seemed to favor nothing more
than autonomy for Austrian states.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-05-31
Br;tons Tapping
Resources of Lands
Along Euphrates

Correspondence Associated Press.J
With the British Army in Mesopo-
tafriia, May I. The peaceful penetra-
ton of the Euphrates country from
Feluja to Hilleh began in April last
year a month after the British army
entered Bagdad. Before the Turk was
finally routed on the Tigrs. Curat
Britain had begun to tap the resort, es
OF the Euphrates.
For months during the hot weather
the roads from Hilleh and Museyib to
Bagdad were obscured by the dust of
camel and donkey conveys bringing in
corn. Arab ievies were raised TO police
the roads, villa ges and towns. and the
country was cleared of bands of
marauders. This year. owing to the
success of the Euphrates irrigation
scheme. the supplies from the Eu-
pirates side will be enormously in
creased and the transport Of the coun-
try will be hard put to it to bring in
the grain. The British engineers have
been at work on the irrigation scheme
connected with the Hindieh Barrage. or
dam, which WAS finished before the
war, but the Turk neglected to profit
by it. The eanalzation work connect
ed with it was left incomplete, and the
area to be cultivated was, never brought
under irrigation.
The Euphrates divides at Hindief
into two branches. the Shaft ell Hilleh
TO the east and the Shaft Ell Eindieh
TO the west, and the two channels of
the river meet again few miles above
Samawa.
The function of the dam was to pro-
vide water for the Hilleh branch, which
was filling with silt. This year nearly
a hundred canals on the Hilleh branch
which had fallen into disuse have been
btought under cultivation. and there is
promise of the greatest harvest in the
memory Of man. possibly the greatest
since the days of Nebuchanezzar.
But the Shaft-el- Hilleh developments
are only part of the scheme. For sew
eral years the land on both banks Of
the Hindieh branch below the dam
down to kihl has been out Of cultiva-
ton. as the canals provided in the
schemes 70 irrigate that area were
neglected The British invaders were
not long in getting to work at them.
In May, as soon as the Tigris opera
tons were completed. they began to
open posts on the Euphrates. Tho
work on the canals was started in
June: they were finished by the end
of October; and the ground they irri-
gate is now under cultivation.
There was gap in the British COM
munications between Nasiriyeh and
Hilleh in the hot weather, but the
army has lately bridged it. establishing
posts south of Hilleh and north OF
, Nasiriyeh. so that 1t now administers
the whole country from Basra to
Ramade It has been 4 singuIarly
peaceful penetration.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-05-31
ALL Pilots RADIO OPERA TORS.
British Aviators Thoroughly Trained
in Wireless TeIearaphy,

Somewhere in France, April 24.-(By
Mail Livery pilot in the British air
service is now q trained wireless tele-
graphist The field OF use Of the wire
less in connection with airplanes Is,
however limited by two factors-the
weight Of the apparatus and the noise
and vibration Of the engines.
Heavier than air craft can not re-
main aloft, as airships can, with
engines stopped for the better recep-
ton Of long distance wireless messages.
But the wireless has enlarged the field
of use Of airplanes in warfare. Mes
sages transmitted by the cavalry OF
the air" now keep headquarters In
touch with every visible movement on
the part of the enemy. 1t is, however
in connection with artillery that wire
less is chiefly employed. The COM
paratively light sets required for the
transmission of messages distance
equal to The range of the largest OF
modern guns is but a small load for
ne average two scatter airplane.
The difficulty of receiving sound
signals in the air will be apparent
when II is stated that conversation be-
-ween pilot and observer is impractI-
cable without the use of special loud
speaking" telephones, on account OF
the noises made by the engine. the
mum of the vibrating rigging and the
rush of air. The effect Of vibration
apart from the noise, is perhaps the
gres Test difficulty to overcome in de-
SIGNING the receiving apparatus.
Signals sent when flying acrose the
ground station, or when turning are
not so clear as those sent while flying
directly toward or away from the re-
ceiving station.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-05-31
America Backs Subject Races in Austria

sors, in order that each people may
attain It's complete liberation and COM
plete national unity as a single free
state"
IT,. Agreement With Italy.
At the congress a complete agree
ment between the Jugo- Slavs and ltal-
ians was effected on questions which
have been brought to the fore by the
propinquity Of the two peoples. The
agreement follows:
Il. AS regards the relations between
the Italian nation and the nation OF
the Serbs, Croats, and Slovenes-
known also under the name of the
,Jugo- Slav nation-the representatives
of the two peoples recognize that the
unity and independence Of the Jugo-
Slay nation is vital interest OF Italy,
Just as the completion Of italian ma
'tionality is vital interest Of the Jugo-
Slav nation. And. therefore. the rep
resentatives Of the two peoples pledge
themselves to use their utmost effort
to the end that during the war and at
the moment of peace these aims OF the
two peoples may be fully attained in
their entirety.
80. They affirm that the liberation
of the Adriatic sea and its defense
against every actual and eventual en-
envy is vital interest of the two peo-
Piles.
IS. They pledge themselves to re-
solve AMIGA bly,, in the interest OF fu-
ture good and sincere relations be-
tween the two peoples, the various ter
ritorial controversies on the basis OF
and the rights Of peoples
to decide their own fate, and in such
a manner as not to IMPURE the vital in
terests of the two nations. to be de-
fined at the moment OF peace
Il. The nuclei of one people which
may have TO be included within the
frontiers of the other shall be guaran-
teed the right to have their own Ian
yuage, culture, and moral and eco
nomic interests respected"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-05-31
Chance Of Attitude.

Representative SABBATH, Of Chicago, a
native of Bohemia, rallied the leaders
of the Austrian subject races, most OF
whom live in Chicago, the largest
Czecho- Slovak, Polish, and Jugo-
Slavic city in the world, and started
a campaign to induce the president to
change his attitude. Eventually Pro-
fessor Ma saryk. the Bohemian liberal
came to Washington and discussed the
situation with Mr. Wilson.
Soon afterward the president made
it known that henceforth he stood
committed TO policy favoring the lib
Grafton of the subject races from Aus
tran rule. In the meantime the way
had been paved for this new policy by
the presidents decision to end peace
pareying and rely on force to the ut
most" to win the war. and by the dis.
turbances in Austria. indicating that
the Bohemians and south Slavs&need
little encouragement to start a revolu-
ton that would shake the dual king
dom to it's foundations.
Resolutions Adopted at Rome.
Ths congress held at Rome on April
$40 adopted the following resolutions:
THE representatives of the nation,
alities wholly or partly subject to the
domination Of Austria Hungary-1tal-
ians. Poles. Roumanians. Czechs, Jueo-
Slavs--have united in affirming as fol-
lows the principles by which their
common action shall be guided:
-. Each Of these peoples proclaims
its right TO establish its own national
ity and state unity, TO complete this
unity. and to attain full political and
economic independence.
80. Each Of these peoples recognizes
in the Austro- Hungarian monarchy the
instrument Of Germanic domination
and the fundamental obstacle to the
Of its aspirations and its
rights.
IS. The assembly consequently rec
ognizes the necessity for a common
struggle against the common oppres-
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-05-31
DUNklRK DEAR TO FRENCH.
Mentioned In Official Reports More
Often Than Any Other City.

Often Than Any Other CITY.
London. May 3.-(By Mail)-Dun-
kirk. The City of Dreadful Night It
is pointed out by correspondent of
the Daily Mail. has been mentioned
perhaps more often in French COM
muniques during this war than any
other city There are weeks when II Is
rare for communicate not to conclude
with the words, Enemy airplanes
dropped bombs on Dunkirk during the
rnliiSSiiit" -. long range gun has fired
into Dunk;rk.'
That seaport, the nearest Of all 10
the firing line, is now scarcely less dear
10 the hearts OF the French peeps.
than Verdun, and. like Eerdun. it has
been decorated for its courage under
fire Recently frances biggest ship
was launched there.
The amazing thing about Dunkirk.
the writer continues, is that it is stl'
city. Its inhabitants, refusing 10
leave, have carried on its normal life
with indomitable courage. Tramway
cars run as usual along its cobolec
streets and well-stocked shops are
open every day. Weekly in the main
square. market rs held and the count
less stalls are we'll patronized oy
! shrewd housewives.
The frequent Commandments from
sea, land and air are not laughed at
altao they are taken as matter OF
! course. Bedrooms instead OF being~or
| the upper floors OF the houses are nov
! in the cellars and public dugouts col
the town as do the air raid shelters
of London.
Scarcely a house or wall in the town
remains without its record OF ths
enemy's continual efforts to destroy
Runkirk.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-05-31
ASSIST IN REGISTRATION.
Every Citizen in Northern Iowa Asked
to Aid in Prove ntins Evasion.

Special to Times Republican.
Dubuque. May 3I.-Every resident OF
northern Iowa is urgently requested TO
assis. In the registration Of youths at
tanning the age OF q since June 5, next
Wednesday. United States Marshal
Moore has issued n appeal calling on
practically every public office holder
post1nasters, and city police to aid IN
running down any attempt to evade the
federal law.
Following is the marshavs appeal:
One wear ago the sheriffs, chiefs OF
police. city marshals, postmasters and
editors Of papers, as well as citizens
generally Of northern Iowa, were OF
great assistance TO the government as
well as TO this office, in registering
boys Of registration age. The assist
ance given from all Of the above
sources was so great that northern
Iowa had fewer slackers than any other
district in the United States.
"On next Wednesday, June 5. all
young men who have become q years
Of age since June g. 1917, will be re-
auired to register Again call upon
everybody in northern Iowa to assist
IN llilSr WORK.
II urge the sheriff Of each county
to name a man in each voting precinct
In his county outside Of the towns to
see that everyone OF registration age
is registered.
ITO each chief Of police, appeal that
he call his men together and direct
them to devote the day to assisting In
the work.
Il suggest to all postmasters and city
marehals that they use every effort TO
see that all are properly registered in
their towns.
ITO all of the above I suggest that
list in each voting precinct be made
before registration day of all those who
should register.
ITO the publishers Of daily and
weekly papers, i urge that all possible
publicity be given to the importance
of registration, so that we will not have
a Stacker in northern Iowa.
"All citizens of northern Iowa are re-
quested to assist In every possible way
on registration day, urging people to
register and reporting to the proper
authorities or to this office all persons
! who fail to register. ~
{Signed) "E. R. Moore, United States
| marshal"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-05-31
Bad Stomachs-
The Penalty

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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-05-31
Business Men TO Help in Fields.
Spe cial to Times Republican.

Estherville, May 31.-A large acre
age OF small grain has been sown In
this county and at this time promises
one OF the best crops in years. At the
annual meeting Of the commercial club
committee was appointed to organize
the business men and be prepared to
offer their services at harvest an I
threshing time in order to save the
crop. This was apparently necessary
on account of the shortage of farm
labor. Many members were enthused
with the idea Of an opportunity to get
out and drive binder or help shock
grain again.
Every able bodied business man VIII
be registered with the county agent
and assigned according to his ability
and placed where he can be OF the
most service in saving the coming
crop