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The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-01-11
PEACE NEGOTIATIONS
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RUSSIA and TEUTONS
HA NO INTENTION OF ASKING
MERCY, SAYS TROTZKY.

Washington, ID. c., Jan. 11.-Un-
official dispatches dealing with the
deliberations between the bolsheyiki
and the Teutonic allies at Brest-Li-
tovsky indicate that for the present
peace is not being discussed, but
that the proposition of the bolsheviki
to change the scene of the negotia-
tions TO Stockholm is the paramount
issue. Trotzky, the bolshevik for
eign minister. is said to have threat
cred the delegates of the central pow
ers that il they do not accede to his
request for a transfer of the pourpar-
lers to Sweden the voice of their own
people and the strong arm of the
Russian democracy will be felt by
them. The German delegates in Pc
trograd have requested Sweden to
act as go-between with the allies.
A dispatch emanating from Switz-
erland asserts that Bulgaria and Rus
sia have signed a separate peace com
pact, but that the Russians have re-
jected separate peace terms on the
proposals offered by Turkey
Meanwhile fighting continues in
central and southwestern Russia be-
tween the bolsheviki forces and the
Cossacks of Gen. Kaledines and Gen.
Dutoff. The latest accounts of these
operations indicate that the bolshev-
Xxi, for the time being. have the up
per hand. both Kaledines and Dutoff
having been compelled to flee after
defeats in battle.
Germany has announced her inten-
ton to send 600 French prisoners in
to Russia and 400 French women in
to the duchy of Brunswick as a re-
prisal for the alleged retention of in
habitants of Alsace-Lorraine by the
French
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-01-11
'TOMMY" FINE FIGHTER
americans Admire the Spirit OF
British Army.
Entirely New Feeling Growing Up ss.
tween Two Kindred Nations
In Arms.

London.-The military correspond
ent of the London Times, writing from
France, says:
''In France we have suddenly discov-
cred America, and America has discov-
cred us. How different we both are
from our preconceived notions of each
otherl We did not know what high
ly educated, professional and modest
gentleman the American regular officer
was, nor did we quite realize what a
splendid body of active fighting rmen
he was going 10 bring over with him.
"We are a great deal more enthW
siastIc about the Americans, and, If
/ may say so, more proud of them, than
we show on the surface. How can we
not regard as men of our own flesh and
blood the relays of American soldiers
of all grades who come to us, who
speak our own language and bear our
own names, who understand us in a
flash of time, and whose point of view
on almost every conceivable subject
under heaven Is our own?
'These sentiments are, / hope, mu-
tual. The Americans did not know
what our armies were, nor what they
had done or are doing. Many Of them
know now. They witnesses under fire
our grand attacks and our raids. They
observe with astonishment the terrific
power of our modern artillery and the
glorious activities Of our splendid air.
men.
'-They see the spirit, the discipline and
the emulation OF our infantry, and
they are profoundly impressed by
them. hope that the pride which We
feel, without venturing to express It.
In the Americans Is little reciprocal
ed by them. can only say that every
American soldier who has told me OF
his experiences on the British front
has spoken with enthusiastic admira
ton of our men. and that an entirely
new feeling. the consequences of which
may be immense. Is growing up be
tween the two kindred nations In
arms"
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-01-11
EEtNCR WOMEN THINk
PERSHIEG Handsome
Commander of the American
Army Is Popular With
People in France.

General Pershing, with his military
bearing, his manly air and his deferen-
tial courtesy toward women, Is q
never-ending source of interest to the
French people. Especially his last
mentioned trait has impressed itself
upon the French writer's. One of the
important Paris dailies has devoted a
series of articles to the American COM
mander's life history with sidelights
as to how he is looked upon In France,
and a personal description of the gen.
eral.
1t is as follows: Tall, erect self
confident, he wears his uniform with
an air of genuine 'coquetterie' that
attracts the admiration of the entire
feminine populace of Paris. What a
handsome man. the women cry as
he passes by surrounded by his staff
officers.
And, If we mistake not, nothing
could be more flattering to this hon.
ored soldier. In the official recep-
tions, the banquets that are rendered
him, ii is the noble courtesy of his
manners, the succinctness Of his
words, the spirit of the man that one
remarks I'm General Pershing. He Is
not one who talks a great deal, but
what he says, he says well.
when the first American troops
disembarked on our shores we cannot
forget the words with which the gen.
eral received them, For the first time
in history American soldiers find them
selves on the soil of Europe. The
good name of the United States de-
mands that our conduct be ire
proachable. We must, every one of
us, show toward the Frenchmen, and
more particularly the Frenchwomen,
the most perfect courtesy and our re-
speetful Difference. The least repre-
hensible act would be doubly so here,
because 1t would be a breach of hos
pitality.'
Nothing more! No promises Of
epic glory! No laurel wreaths dis
tributed in advance! No flags wav-
ing over rose-crowned heads But his
soldiers understood these few brief
words and showed tactful discipline.
That is Pershing!"
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-01-11
Americans Are Doing Wonderful
Reconstruction in DevaS-
tated Section.
LIVE IN RUDE BARRACKS
Miss Anne Morgan and Her co-Work
ers Share In Primitive Life While
Carrying on Labors Among
Destituts People.

New York.-Miss Margaret Steven
son, co-worker of Miss Anne Morgan in
devastated France, has just arrived in
this country with the first direct news
of the reconstruction work already ac-
cOmplished by this American Fund for
French Wounded unit composed of ten
American women. Miss Stevenson told
of the 81 villages they have partly re-
habilitated, of the 5000 acres of land
they have had cultivated, the hundreds
of refugee families they have clothed,
fed and installed in houses they have
furnished; the classes they are running
for children who have run wild since
the beginning of the German occupa-
ton, and of the community center they
have established at Blerancourt, in the
heart of the ravaged region.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-01-11
FINDS LIVE "GH0sT" At TOMB
spook" Found In Cemetery by Care.
taker Proves to BE Soldier, Prob
ably insane.

Columbus, O.-John Davis, caretak-
er of Walnut Hill cemetery. Hamlin
township, never believed In ghosts. but
he did have ''spooky" experience.
Davis was strolling through the cem-
etery when he happened to see a ag-
ure sitting on tombstone. Close In.
spection showed 1t to be man with
only a blanket thrown around his
shoulders. His clothes were lying In
a heap at his feet.
As Davis approached, the figure
arose and inquired II the referee was
coming. Davis said he didn't know,
but would 60 hunt him. However, the
man intimated that was unnecessary
and said he wanted to have little box
ing match.
Davis brought the man to the coun-
ty jail, where an examination Of bis
clothes brought out enlistment papers
for the army. 1t was decided to hold
an inquest for lunacy.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-01-11
aP0P" IS BURIED IN WRECK
Salvage From sunken Steamer After
SO Years Found to Have
"Rare Flavor"

Sandusky, O.--Sarsaparilla pop"
made in Detroit was recovered from
the wreck of the steamer Peubic and
when sampled proved to be of as rare
a flavor as the proyerbial sold wine,"
according to F. L. Ermish, one Of the
wreckers.
The Peubic went down off Alpena,
Mich, in 1877 feet of Lake Huron wa
ter, nearly SO years ago. Numerous
attempts to get at her valuable car
60 had, Until now. been marked by
failure.
OF $4,000 In paper money that
was on the boat when she went to the
bottom, all that has been recovered,
Ermish says, is a piece Of S. bill.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-01-11
THINK "STONEWALL"
JACKSON BEST LEADER

washington.-Which of all
the American generals Is 1t that
has given European strategists
most food for thought? Give
a guess, or two. or three. And
then you will be wrong, accord
ing to q prominent Southern
congressman, who says 1t Is not
Washington or Sherman or
Grant or Robert e. Lee.
"Stonewall Jackson Is the
man." this congressman de-
clared. 81 was surprised re-
Gently in talking to British army
officers to learn that they have
made 1t a point to study all Of
Jackson's campaigns. 1t seems
they regard him as the cleverest
Of all the American generals,
and the most capable in maneu-
vering against odds.
zone British officer told me
that he personally. with a staff
of subordinates, had gone on
foot over all the ground covered
by General Jackson In his great
raids during the Civil war. He
said 1t was as fine study In
tactics as could be found any
where"
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-01-11
BAKER CALLED TO EXPLAIN

Ts Have Testimony On War Bureaus
Failures Laid Before Him.
Washington. Jan. 10.-Secretary OF
Var N. D. Baker has bean called to
axplain the shortcomings Of the ord.
aalnss and auartsrmaster bureaus of
Ne war department before the senate
committee on military affairs.
All the testimony relating to belated
ordnance and clothing contracts, army
'ed tape, shivering soldiers, rifieless
,antonments. machine gun blundering
and pickering snd everything Of crit.
lcal nature that tho investigation has
disclosed, will be submitted to him for
ais consideration.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-01-11
laps DISCUSS SENDING MEN

Question Reported Liveliest In ORR
entail Nation Today.
Washington, Jan. 10.-The livest
question in Japan today, according to
reports Just received from Toxic, is
whether the Japanese forces ought to
- sent to Siberia. The press and
high army officers favor the project
sasing their justification upon the
possibility of German troops threaten
ng the east through Russia.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-01-11
HEAVY SNOW on. BRITISH LINE

Soidiers In Trenches Endure intense
Suffering.
With the British Armies in france.
fan. 10.-Another heavy snow storm
set In Monday night along the British
'ront and by morning several inches
Of snow we're added to the already
considerable depth on the grounl. The
weather turned colder and biting
wind was piling up snow drifts, rer-
iering movement Of traffic still more
difficult.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-01-11
Snakes Home In beIfry.

Laurel, Del.--A six-foot black snake
fell from the belfry of the Riverton
iMd.) Methodist church onto the
shoulders Of BENJAMIN f. Kennerly,
the sexton, while he was ringing the
bell. After a lively chase the snake
was cornered In the church auditor
fum and killed. 1t evidently had made
tts home In the belfry and fed on birds
which roost there,
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-01-11
PETR0GRAD FACES FAMINE
situation Depicted in Gloomy coIors
BY CORRESPONDENT of Times.

BY Correspondent Of Times.
London, Jan. 10.-The situation in
Petrograd is depicted in the most
gloomy colors by the correspondent OF
he Times, who in a cablegram dated
Monday, the Russian Christmas, says
40 Christmas in 300 years has been
celebrated in such tragic circum-
stances.
Burglary, robbery and murder In
hs most audacious forms prevail In
sstrograd to an extent hitherto un-
snown and there is no police or other
authority to which to appeal.
Starvation, he says, appears to be
staring the people in the face. The
only bread Is black. gritty and under
lone and is composed of millers refuse
md mixed with straw.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-01-11

MILO, Mich.-Miss Lottie Pertres
woke at 2 a. m. recently In a cold
sweat and saw what she thought was
mans hand on the foot of her bed.
She reached under her pillow for a
pistol and shot off two of her own
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-01-11
HORSE MEAT SALES
REPORTED INCREASING

New York.-New York but
chers have begun to awaken to
the fact that the threatened in
PRODUCTION of horse meat at low
prices had not only become q
reality but is promising to get
an overwhelming welcome in
the poorer quarters of the city.
Already the beef butchers In
localities where the horse meat
shops have been established are
beginning to feel a falling off In
trade, and in one section are
charged with showing their re-
sentiment by violence.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-01-11
MISSISSIPPI FIRST TO RATIFy
Legislature Adopts Dry Amendment II
is Minutes.

Jackson, Miss, Jan. 10--Fffteen min
ntes after the subject was presented
n Governor Bilbo's message to the
state legislature. both houses have rat
fled the proposed prohibition, amend
nsnt to the federal constitution. Only
sight dissenting votes were cast. The
Mississippi assembly 10 the hrst to oct
rn the proposed amendment.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-01-11

A silver miniature of the District of
Columbia's Jail door will be worn as
a badge of honor by 81 suffragists who
have "done time" for picketing the
White House. They represent 26
states. The pins are about one by two
inches and We're presented to the pick
cts by Mrs. William Kent, wife of for
mer Representative Kent of California,
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-01-11

end OF the war, or at least for the
grandchildren"
The Brinkley argus., 1918-07-19
Red Cross Notes

The mid-month shipment for July was made on Saturday. It consisted of Hospital Garments and knit goods, and included 175 bandages, 57 underdrawers, domestic bed shirts, 10 helpless case shirts, 61 un- dershirts, 5 pair socks, sweaters, 3 helmets, II mufflers and pair wristlets.
 <: Many new sock knitters are devel- oping speed and efficiency, and Brinkley will surely go over the top with the July quota.
 We are now organizing the Can teen service and all those who are interestd in this service, are re- quested to apply at the Red Cross rooms for information. II is the privilege of the Red Cross through the cordial ministrations of the women of the Canteen service to show these men of ours how proud we ara of them; hCw we deliSlt to honor them and that whether they are here at homo or overseas,al of us are united and mslackablv be- hind them. The service for Brink ley need mol be arduous but may consist in ligh. refreshments, icad- ing matter, and the grasp of friend-
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TIME LIMIT UP JULY F
Fair Warning to all Buyers
 of Sugar.

The time limit for statements to be filed by all buyers of sugar, except the householder for pri- vate consumption, which was originally fixed for July l5, by special order from State Food Administrator, Hamp Williams, has been extended to July 22.
 We have extended the time limit one week." said Mir. Will Hams, in order that no one in Arkansas might be penalized. Failure to make the proper re- port will deny delinquents any sugar for the remainder of the year. If you are in doubt about these reports or do not know know what to do. See County Food Commissioner W. J. Brown. Positively no sugar will be given to any who fail to report, and no further extension of time will be made. Remember, if you buy sugar for any purpose other than private consumption, you will have to file a report. "
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ADDITIONAL LOCALS

Miss Ruth Garthsi of Oakland, Miss, is a guest of her cousin, Miss Nellie Wniteside on South Main St.
 Little Miss Caroline Bush ot Little Rock is the guest of her cousin, our bright little friend. Marguerite Williams.
 Mrs. l.. M. Rainwater return ed home yesterday after visit in Little Rock the guest of her son Albert Overton.
 On Wednesday afternoon Mrs, Guy L. Clubb of Goodwin, royalty entertained her many Brinkley friends at 500 The home is well appointed for snch occasions and after the game an elaborate two course luncheon was served, Mrs. Clubb was assisted by quite a few Goodwin friends. Mrs. J. H. Stack won first prize. 6 thrift stamps. Miss Vera Patter- son consolation. two stamps. Those from Brinkley who enjoyed
The Brinkley argus., 1918-07-19

ly hand. 4 Recruits Cor nursing service are also called for, and the Government offers very attractive opportunity for three years study and service. We want to enlist two from Brink ley.
 Our colored work room turned in IS pairs of well made Bed Socks Tuesday. They are now making Bed Jackets.
 Thanks are due to Rachel cdom, Lena Chapman and Charity Smith, for their services in laundry work, which was complimentary. The work of their hands showed their hearts were in the work of the Red Cross.
 Mrs. Parker C. Evan and Mrs. Murphy of Clarendon, were "un- official" visitors during the past week.
 Chairman.
The Brinkley argus., 1918-07-19

D. s. Food AdmlnlstratIOn De or song sez Oars Sugar in de Gourd," but Br'er 'Tater lows dat de only sugar he's studyin bout now -a-days is what's in de sugar bowl en hits gwine ter stay dar
 De folks wots doin' de fightin' mus have sugar fust.
 But ef dars enny sweetnin' in de gourd now days, he sho' gwine ter git tapped. cause dey's lookin' fer syrups en 'lasses en honey to ''substitute.''
The Brinkley argus., 1918-07-19
A pon,s Advantane.

Scientists say that a dogs posses. sion of a sixth sense is proved by the fact that 8 dog carried far from home will return directly when it escapes Well, for one thing, comments the Louisville Courier-Journal the dog is not confused by rural directions for taking the right road.
The Brinkley argus., 1918-07-19

the motor trip and hospitality of Mrs. Clubb were Mesdames J. H. Stac. E. L. Woodfin, Geo. Reid. Jack Reid, I. Scholem, E. H. Converse, A. c. Huddleston, T. J. Stout, E. D. Mcknight. and Miss Vera Patterson.
The Brinkley argus., 1918-07-19
Warning Order

In the Monroe Circuit Ca w, l.. Hill. PA
 VS
 Empire Automobile Co. \ Empire Motor Co. .Defenq The defendants Empire mobile Go. and Empire Car Co.,, are hereby warna appear in this court wltn days and answer the com of plaintiff w. L. Hill, thlsj July, 1918.
 R. A. Holloway, Bogle 6 Sharp, Attys. for the plaintiff. 7-l9-4t,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-03-20
JONES MAY REMAIN
At TRAINING CAMP
TILL LAST MINUTE

SHREVEPORT. la. March 900
satisfied with the weather conditions
and complete accommodations Is
Fielder Jones that he may not return
TO ST. Louis until few hnurs bcfur"
he goes to the post with the Cardinals
in the spring series.
I'm going to make hay while the
sun is shining down here" comment
ed Jones today. you can't tell what
We may run into up in ST. Louis"
The custom of breaking away from
the training camp Il week or Ten days
before the return. and transforming
en- route. also has been erased by
Jones. lie is Fronting by eXpcrIcn"'.
Of the past, particularly 1917, when
the club jumped around the South like
a grasshopper.
The only exhibitions games book Cd
are here with Mike O'Nenl's Texas
League club. I'm .pTepping this club
for the spring series. and the Amcri-
can League race. and I'm not drilling
IL for A display throug hout the South"
was the comment from Jones.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-03-20
WOULD HAVE LOCAL.
COLLEGES STAGING
GR|D|RON FEATURE

Maryland State and Georgetown
University will play football In future
on the date on the third Saturday in
November. The Hilltop and Ststs
authorities intend working up this
meeting over a fve-year stretch n
order to make 1t the big local gama
Of the season.
In years past the University OF VlF-
ginia was usually played on the third
Saturday in November. Since the
Neutrality-suspicious. contests the Hill
toppers have been without = big draw
ing card, - II
next fall did not admit of the date Of
November 16, but the teams will play
on November 8. and after that on the
third Saturday in the month. State
has gradually assumed the proper
lions OF a big Institution and Is ready
to battle for its place in the sun
Next fall Maryland State will plky
eight games, starting the season with
Gallaudet at College Park on October
5. The Western Maryland game,
marking a resumption of athletic 70
lations between the colleges, will be
played October L.. Washington Col
lege, Virginia Polytechnic. and St
Johns College will played on the
next three Saturdays.
The Georgetown game Is slated for
November 8, with New York Univer-
sity on November l6 and Hopkins On
the ANNUAL Thanksgiving Day date
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-03-20
BATTLING NELSON WILL
Be AT GAYETY THEATER

Battling Nelson. one-tine lightweight
champion OF the world and one Of the
most popular pugilistS who ever stepped
into the squared ring. will offer de-
cidedly novel act at the Gayety Theatsr
tomorrow night in connection with the
regular performance. 1t has been styled
"Walloping the Kaiser" and Manager
Jarboe announces that his Imperial Ma
jesty OF Wilhelmstrasse will come in for
a sound thrashing. for the Battler viii
demonstrate to the 'orrible 'un's dummy
prototype just what the American boys
will do to him when they catch him
The dummy Is a clever arrangement.
so contrived that 1t offers every boxer
a silent partner with which to practice.
II Is the height and weight OF a man
Bats particular dummy Is an exact
replica OF the Kaiser even to the mus
tache), and its feet are fastened in
bowl-like arrangement which prevents
upsetting and permits a comeback on
the part OF the effigy after each punch
After demonstrating its peculiarities and
advantages to the audience. Nelson Nnl
invite the soldiers and sailors in the
audience to the stage and let them try
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-03-20
DILINGER Is TEACHING
BASEBALL TO SOLDIERS

NEW ORLEANS. March 20.-EImer
Smith isn't the only former Cleveland
player to be put in charge OF base
ball at one OF Uncle Sans army can
tOnments.
Harley Dillinger. Pomeroy. Ohio.
southpaw who was on Joe Birming-
hams squad at various times during
Joe's regime, has been appointed
officially to take charge OF baseball
at Camp Beauregard, Alexandra, La,
where Joe MandOt is handling the
pugilistic work
Harley's n sergeant and has been
given the official title OF assistant
physical director for the camp lie
paid the Indians a visit while here
on furlnugh and has been promised
one of the Cleveland uniforms Of
the 1917 vintage as soon as the IN
dams get North and don this years
togs.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-03-20
TOnight's Card At
Fort Myer Show

Feature bout, six rounds;
Kid Williams, Baltimore, vs..
Fighting Bob" Pershing, Bal
timore, catchweights.
Danny Frust, England, vs..
Steve Flessner, Baltimore 11s
pounds.
Mike Uraine, Washington, VI.
Soldier Stokes, Wilmington, Del,
15s pounds.
Terry Hopkins, New York, vs..
Pat McGovern, Baltimore, 124
pounds.
Johnny Cunningham, Wash
ington, vs.. Kid Egan, Washing
ton, 126 pounds.
Service bout of six rounds be-
tween two best men at Fort
Myer.