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The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-04-19
SIMONS COMMITTED
SUICIDE, IS REPORT

Atlanta, Ca, April ia board Of
officers appointed to investigate the
death of Colonel William H. Simons,
commanding the seth infantry regi-
ment of the Eighty-second Division,
Camp Gordon, found that Colonel
Simons "came to his death from a
self-conhieted pistol wound" accord
ing to the boards report made public
at divisional headquarters late to-
day. Colonel Simons was found dead
in his quarters last week with pistol
wound in the head.
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-04-19
Casualty List
For Today

Washington, April 18.-The names
of twelve killed in action, three dead
from wounds, five died from disease,
seven wounded severely and As
wounded slightly are contained in to-
ady's casualty list issued by the war
department.
Captain James f. Miller was among
those killed in action and Captain
Nathaniel P. Brooks was wounded
slightly. Lieutenant james E
O'Toole was wounded severely.
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-04-19
Germans Striving
For Fresh Store
OF Munitions

Washington, April 19.-The Ger
mans are striving to get big, fresh
store of munitions piled up by the
Russians at Port Lola, according to
the War Department information.
This is in order to get behind the
great offensive now raging in Finland.
British marines recently landed there
intending to guard munitions.
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-04-19
French Reserves Taking
IF Won HINDENBURGS BLDODY EFFORTS CAN Be.
CHECKED WITHOUT DISTURBING ALLIES Reserves
GERMAN DEFEAT WILL Be MOST SERIOUS OF WAR;
By J. W. 7. MASON.
Written for The United Press.)

written for The United Press.)
New York, April 19.--Further stiff
fening of the British front today JUS
titles General Foch's reluctance to
use large part Of his reserves in de-
fensive fighting to protect Ypres and
Hazebrouck.
If Won Hindenburg's bloody effort
to reach the Channel ports can be
permanently checked without disturb
ing the Allies reserves the Germans
viii have met one of the most serious
defeats Of the war. It will mean that
Won Hindenburg has failed to compel
Foch to accept the German conditions
for an allied offensive. This unques-
tionably is the reason why Foch is
showing such persistent refusal
employ his reserves along the north
ern end of the battle front.
It is unreasonable to expect Foch
to develop at this time so overwhelm-
ing counter offensive as would force
the positions they occupied before
the present drive began. When the
Germans started their advance four
weeks ago, they were fresh and had
spent all winter preparing their plans
and accumulating vast stores of mu-
oitions. The allies are now weakened
because Of their defensive fighting
and have shot away large part of
their reserve ammunition.
For Foch to use his reserves now
for offensive purposes would be to
attempt to drive the Germans back
while the allies have probably not
more than so per cent of their often
sive efficiency To take the often
sive about Ypres and Hazebrouck
would mean for Foch as heavy price
in casualties for meagre gains as Won
Hindenburg is now paying. This
would suit Won Hindenburg admir-
ably He could then turn to the Ger
man people and declare that the al
lies entire reserves had been enticed
into battle at the fartherest point
away from German territory and at a
time when the allies efficiency was
far from its potential maximum. Won
Hindenburg recently saId battle is
q living thing that takes time to de-
Nelop. Foch understands quite well
that this maxim holds true also for
counter offensive.
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-04-19
Irish People
Are Exhorted
To Resist

Dublin, April ia manifesto de-
claring Irish conscription a violation
of the rights of small nations has been
issued by a conference Of the Irish
party at Sim Fein and Irish leaders.
The manifesto exhorts the Irish peo-
pie to render the utmost resistance.
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-04-19
Rural Districts
Carrying Bulk
Of Third Loan

WASHINGTON, April 19.-The
rural districts Of America are today
carrying the bulk of the Third Liberty
Loan drive. The official amount sub
scribed is now one billion, one hun
dred and sixty-one million, five hun
dred and ten thousand dollars. Keen
disappointment is felt in the showing
of many of the larger cities.
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-04-19
Italian Troops
Leave for France

WASHINGTON, April 19.--Italian
troops are soon to start for France,
has been officially announced at the
Italian embassy here. Cables from
Rome to the Ambassador Celere stat
ed that the forces Of General Daiz are
to fight shoulder to shoulder with
British, French and Americans on the
plains Of Picardy.
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-04-19
Reorganization
Of Air Craft
Production

WASHINGTON, April 19.-That a
complete reorganization Of the air
craft production program is immi-
nent was indicated today when Presi-
dent Wilson called off his regular cab
met meeting to confer with Secretary
Baker on the aeroplane situation.
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-04-19
''We Are Satisfied
With Our Prog
ress," Says Foch

Milan, April 19.-"We are holding
the Boche waves, but that is not suf-
fcient--we will dc something more, !"
General Foch is quoted as saying in
on interview published by Corriere
Della Sera. sour ample reserves are
still intact-we are satisfied with the
progress of events"
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-04-19
Counter Revolt
Growing in Russia

WASHINGTON, April 19.-Dis-
patches from sources that cannot be
divulged, Kerensky officials in this
country received reports of growing
counter revolutionary movement in
Russia, which threatens the Bolshe-
wiki powers. Only a decisive defeat of
the allies on the western front can
prevent Russian uprising, they de-
clared
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-04-19
BODY FOUND IN
TENNESSEE RIVER

Knoxville. April ls.-Swollen and
decomposed the body Of an unidenti-
fed white maz vas found lodged IN
the Tennessee river near the head Of
Post Oak island, fifteen miles below
Knoxville. The gruesome find was
made BY a small boy and later re-
ported to the office Of Sheriff Gala
way.
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-04-19
More Marines
To Be Called

WASHINGTON, April 19.-Gen.
Pershing has sent over call for more
American marines. AS result the
naval committee voted to increase the
corps from thirty thousand to ninety
five thousand.
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-04-19
Military Men
VIII Control

Washington April 1s.-secretary
Baker said today the proposal that the
home addresses Of men named be re-
stored to casualty lists win be taken
up soon and that the prevailing opiE-
ion Of his military advisers will de-
termine the discussion.
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-04-19
Rheims Is In
Complete Ruins

PARIS, April 19.-Rheims is COM
pletely ruined as a result of the Ger
man bombardment. During the past
week more than one hundred thous-
and German shells have fallen within
the city.
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-04-19
FORCES REPULSE HUNS
AT GIVENCHY AND KENNEL

London, April 18.-Field Marshal
Haig's report tonight says:
"There has been severe fighting
again today on the greater part of the
Lys battle front. From LaBasse ca
nal at Givenchy to the Lys river east
Of ST. Venant, bombardment was
reported this morning, followed by
strong hostile attacks, all of which
have been repulsed.
"The losses inflicted on the attack
ing German infantry by our fire are
again reported to have been extreme
ly heavy, and more than 200 prison.
ers have been taken.
"The struggle has been particularly
fierce in the neighborhood of Given
chy, where the enemy made determin-
ed efforts, without success, to retrieve
his previous failures. The fighting in
this locality has not yet ceased and
the activity of the enemy's artillery is
continuing on the whole of this front.
Later in the day further attacks,
accompanied by heavy shelling, de-
veloped against our positions south of
KENNEL and were requlsed.
Beyond considerable artillery ac-
tivity in different sectors, particularly
south and north of Somme, there
is nothing of especial interest to re-
port from the British front"
Huns Claim Zonnebeke.
Berlin, via London, April 1s.-The
official report from general head
quarters today says:
Yesterday the enemy left to us
large part of the Flemish territory
which had been gained by him after
months of struggle at the price Of
huge sacrifices. General Sixt Won
Arnim's army took from the enemy,
retreating step by step, PoelcapeIle,
Langemarck and Zonnebeke, and, fol-
lowing him up closely, drove him back
behind Steenbrook.
"south of Blankaert lake an enemy
counter attack checked our forward
''North of Lys. under protection Of
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-04-19
Airplane Loss
Three To One

Washington, April 19.-Three en-
emy planes have been downed for
every Allied airplane lost on the
western front offensive, is given out
in an official dispatch received here.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-06-29
OPTOM|STIC view
RAY WILLARD SEES GREAT
THINGS In FUTURE
SHIPPING.

Ray Willard, of this city, stationed
at Mariners Harbor, Staten Island,
N. Y, in an interesting letter to Geo.
III. Waskey, after telling of personal
life in the navy. gives an optimistic
view of war conditions as follows:
ships. ships and some more ships
is the answer to the kaiser's threat
that he would destroy the commerce
of the world. Yes, we are coming in
to the stride that will put the trade
of the world into the hands of your
dear old Uncle when all of this trou-
BILE is over. If anyone thinks to the
contrary just let him take a little trip
to just one of the yards where ships
are being built and he will then and
there change his mind. Then let him
multiply that impression by the out
put of all the other yards from Maine
to Washington on the Pacific. l oft
en- wonder just what the rulers of the
imperial German government think
of all the work going on in this coun-
try as they 10 doubt know of all the
work gong on. what nope can they
have of ever regaining their former
place in the ranks of world trade.
Speaking of troops going over. we
talk now of the regular ferry line to
the other side nowadays it is such a
common thing for ships to go and
come to and from the other side with
troops and supplies.
The little excitement the subs
caused while they were operating on
this coast hardly made a ripple on
the surface so far as men in the
service was concerned. We all know
that 1t is just a matter of time be-
fore the sub will be a thing OF the
past. The American patrols will in
the end deliver the knockout to the
subs"
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-06-29
CIRCUS MONDAY
YANKEE ROBINSON SHOWS TO
AGAIN ENTERTAIN MAD
ISON PEOPLE.

Everybody interested in the circus
and exhibition and training of wild
animals will be pleased to learn that
Yankee Robinson's famous and pop
ular amusement enterprise is again
touring this territory with his large
double train, 80 cars equipment of
the NEST valuable educated wild ami
mails ever brought to America by this
celebrated animal king.
This season AZ trainers are en-
ployed in the three rings continuous
ly displaying a long and praiseworthy
program SO full of excitement and
thrills that no duplicate exhibition of
this nature by others has ever been
attempted, SO it is necessary to see
this show to witness all that is the
last word in an entertainment OF this
nature. The children will be delight
ed with the hundreds of performing
ponies, the miniature wild animal
display and the rides on four baby
elephants. Over 1000 animals COM
prise this shows big equipment and
the public's endorsement of the mer-
it and ability of the management is
forever a sure guarantee of a pleas
ant and profitable visit to this novel
and m~eritorious exhibition.
The grand new street parade every
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STATE BANKERS
ANNUAL CONVENTION OF THE
ASSOCIATION AT RAPID
CITY.

Aberdeen, June 29.-Alex High
land, vice president of the Aberdeen
National bank, was elected president
of the South Dakota Bankers asso-
ciation at the annual convention held
in Rapid City which closed yester-
day. Mr.. Highland has been vice
president of the association for the
past year.
J.. G. Bassett, president of the Abb
erdeen National bank, read the paper
of Gov. Void Of the Federal Reserve
bank, who was unable to be present.
Mr.. Bassett is a member of the board
of directors of the Ninth District
Federal Reserve bank.
Other officers elected include F.
ID. Peckham, president of the First
National bank, of Alexandria, secre-
tary; Harry Wentzy, president of the
Security Savings bank, of Webster,
vice president, and r. A. Goodwin,
vice president of the Wakonda State
bank, treasurer.
Patriotism and service to the gov
eminent by banks of the state was
the outstanding feature of the con-
yention, according to Aberdeen bank
ers attending.
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morning is an assuring evidence of
the material progress of this monster
animal caravan, having doubled its
expense since it's last visit, and in
case of inclement weather, have no
fear for the tents are of mercerized
duck and waterproof. If the wealth
er conditions are favorable, the big
double herd of performing elephants
will be given a bath in the river or
pond near the show grounds.
Twice daily, afternoon and night,
the regular two complete exhibitions
are given without curtailment, rain
or shine. Immediately after the pa
rade. more free outdoor acts and dis
plays are given than are carried in a
program for many other shows.
The attention paid to ladies and
children by the officials and attend
ants with this show, has created
much favorable comment in every
town visited.
The big show comes to Madison
Monday. rain or shine.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-06-29
NOTICE or BEARING PETITION FOR
LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION.

State of South Dakota. County of
Lake, SIS. In County Court. In the mat
ter of the estate of Maria Westby, de-
ceased. The state of South Dakota
sends greeting to Edward Westby, Anil
Westby and Albert Westby, heirs at
law and next of kin of Maria Westby.
deceased, and to all to whom these pres
ents may come. Notice is hereby given
that EDWARD Westby has filed with the
judge of this court, a petition praying
for letters of administration of the es-
tate of Maria Westby, deceased, and
that Saturday. the 9Th day of July, 1918.
at 8 o'clock a. m. of said day, being a
day of q regular term of this court, to-
wit: of the July term, 1918, at the Of
flee of the county judge, in the city of
Madison. county of Lake. has been set
for hearing said petition. when and
where any person interested may appear
n show cause why the said petition
should not be granted.
Dated at Madison. South Dakota. this
gath day Of June. A. d., 1918.
"A. w. ~Sponholz,
Judge of the County Court.
Hans Urdahl,
Attorney for Petitioner.
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STATE NORMAL
PICNIC ON THE CAMPUS-LEAD
IN PROFESSIONAL POINTS.

A most enjoyable evening was
spent on the Normal campus Thurs
day evening. Dinner was served by
members of the faculty amid beauti-
full strains of music by the city band.
After the repast, which was pro-
nounced most excellent by all pres
emit, the students and faculty partic-
lpated in the grand march. This,
however, did not fully satisfy the ex-
uberant spirit which prevailed among
the student body and the band gen
erously consented to furnish music
for a half hour of dancing at the
gymnasium. The still GOODNESS of
the evening, the verdant trees and
shrubbery and the quiet enthusiasm
of the students, combined to make
the evening n of undiluted pleas
ure.
Friday morning at assembly the
Misses Lenora and Mabel Johnson
sang a duet which was greatly appre-
ciated by the student body. Patriot
lie songs were then sung by the stu
dent chorus after which a most in
structive address was delivered by
DR.. Van lyle, of New York, formerly
editor of the New York Sun. Mr..
Van lyle spent three months on the
front line trenches in France and
was profoundly impressed by his ex-
p~erience and observations.
The recent survey of all the state
schools shows Madison Normal to be
in the lead on all professional points
and recommendations were made for
larger funds to extend its courses,
enlarge its building and for a rural
school department.
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CONVICTS WORKING
PLAN OF WARDEN REDFTELD
FOR FARM WORK A
SUCCESS.

Sioux Falls. June 29.-That the
paroling Of convicts from the state
p~enitentiary for farm work is going
to be a success is evident, says DR..
G.. C. Redfield, wardent at the state
~penitentiary. Eighteen men have
now been paroled and assigned to
farms in this locality. 1t is probable
that at least 90 will be trusted and
assigned to farm work this summer.
The first men were paroled' two
weeks ago and seemed delighted at
the prospect that they are to enjoy
the free air once again. They are
drawing the same wages as regular
farm hands, If they are experienced.
Others who have never been on farms
are given a lower wage to begin with,
but are given an increase as they be-
come more experienced. The money
Is held in trust by Warden Redfield
until their prison terms expire, at
which time the men will have enough
money to start again.
Other states are following the plan
of releasing men from their prisons
for work on farms and ii bids fair ia
become an established custom.
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Insure buildings m live stock in
the Farmers Mutual Tornado Insur-
ance company, of Madison. s. d. Or
ganized one year, 100000 of in
surance written first year. Rates
less than half OF old line insurance.
Covers Lake. Moody. Bookings,
Kingsbury, Miner. McCook and Min
nehaha counties. See local repre-
sentatives. G. J. johnson. F. J. Krus
or j. l.. Sunde.
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NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.

Sealed bids will be received by the
Orland township board until July 8,
1918, for cut and fill between Sec
tion IS, Orland and Section Is, Clar-
no., approximately 1900 cubic yards.
Same TO be completed two weeks aft
er bridge is finished. Bids to be ac-
companied by certified check for 10
per cen of. amount of bid. Board re-
serves right to reject any and all
bids.
Dated June "a, 1918.
"A. f. Ross,
r.. It. Atkinson. Chairman
Clerk.
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STATE NEWS.

Pierre-A party of Is naval re-
cruits left here for the station at
Omaha, most of them coming from
the vicinity of Philip. This is the
largest party which has been SEN out
for some time, although there is
scarcely a day without one or more
naval enlistments being signed.
Winner-While driving an auto
mobile near Winner William Parish
became SO interested in the antics of
a bucking horse nearby hat he mo-
mentarily lost control of the machine,
which skidded and threw him and
several other occupants to the
ground. 1t was about five hours be-
fore he regained consciousness. and
for a time 1t was feared he had sus-
tanned serious internal injuries.
Washington, ID. C.-Carl w. Pultz,
of Lake Preston, s. D., secretary of
the Y. M. c. A. at Accontink. Va.
was married to Miss Ida S. Erickson,
of Hanford. Ind, and his sister, Miss
Laura L. Pultz, became the bride of
his boyhood friend, William Grudurn,
of Schenectady, N. r., at their home
here. DR.. Paul Hickok, religious
war secretary OF the Y. nj. G. A. war
work council. performed the double
ceremony.
Watertown-Lyman Clott. a Rob-
erts county man arrested on the
charge of failing to register, being of
draft age, entered a plea of guilty
and was given his choice of serving a
term in the federal penitentiary at
Leavenworth, Kan, and paying a fine
of $1,000. or enlisting in the army.
He chose army service. Clott is a
married man with two children. and
had he registered he would have been
placed in a deferred class.
Gregory-Members of a new hell
fire. gang of the I. w. w. may have
been responsible for a fire which de-
stroyed the barn and contents on the
farm OF Albert Totenharen, near
Gregory. Five head of horses were
burned to death. Four sets of har-
ness, a quantity of hay and other
property was consumed. The origin
OF the fire is a mystery and, as stat
ed, may have been the work of an in
cendiary. The fire started during
the absence Of the members of the
family.
Canton - Wyram Knowlton has
just arrived in the states after his
second trip ove to France and back.
Wyram Is in the navy and is assist
ing III conveying the soldier lads of
the states owe to France. being on a
boat which was once a German liner.
Wyram states that on the trip home
they were met by two submarines,
M or which they shot at and it was
thought nit. at least 1t disappeared,
not coming to surface again. Sew
eral decoy U-boats were in evidence.
but the captain of the liner was too
we'll experienced to be misled.
Fairfax-A heavy wind and rain
passed over this section Tuesday
night about s o'clock. doing much
damage The Lutheran church was
blown to pieces and the Catholic
church was overturned. the top fall
ing against the rectory a short dis
lance east Of the church. Many
barns were turned and others blown
down. The roof Of the mill was
blown or and carried a block away.
a large empty oil tank was literally
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park, there will be no evening serv-
ice.-H. w. Minish, Pastor.

German Baptist Church-Morning
worship at 1890 with ermon by the
pastor on The Fullness of the God
head" Sunday school Immediately
following. B. Y. p. U. at 1880, Mrs.
Carrie Kruger, leader; topic, plans
for the Summer" Evening worship
at s o'clock. The pastor will speak
on True Patriotism" A Is minute
song service preceding. All services
will, until further notice be conduct
ed in the English language. Our
friends and those without a perma-
nent church home are cordially invit-
ed to worship with us. Quarterly
business meeting on Tuesday at s p.
m.-Willibald S. Argow, Pastor.
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picked up and carried several blocks.
The rain fell in torrents drenching
the parched crops. A second storm
followed the first about three-quar-
tiers of an hour later. but did no
damage.
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Mrs. Effie e. Kleppe. Averill. Mimi
II was at a sanitarium three
at one time. two weeks another
time. for rheumatism and kidney trou-
BILE and got no relief. On my return
began using Foley Kidney Pills: found
relief; half bottle completed
the cure. Always use when I feel pain
In my back" Sold everywhere.
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COUGHS AND COLDS VANISH.

Summer colds are not hard to break
up, coughs and hoarseness are easy to
get rid of. If you will take Foley's Hon.
ey n Tar Compound. Mrs. Mary Sog-
dam. 2Se Maple street, Perth Amboy,
N. j., writes: 1T helped my throat;
never had anything better" Slightly
laxative. Contains no opiates or narcot-
les. Sold everywhere.
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TO TICKET BUYERS.

1t is urged that patrons of the
Lake Madison Chautauqua assembly
buy their season tickets at once to
avoid confusion on the opening days.
Season tickets are now on sale at
Frank C. Smiths drug store, where
they may be obtained upon applica-
tion A G.. Schmidt, Seeretar:'.