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The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-03-30
Enemy Unable to DisIodge French
Troops Around Montdidier
Despite Efforts.
SUPPLY BASE OBJECTIVE
Amiens Well Protected by Allied Line
Drawn IL Miles Away-British Gain
North of Somme Taking
Prisoners.

London, March 30.-Tne southwest
erly thrust of the German wedge into
the Allied lines has been stopped
short at Montdidier. The enemy
se&m1 uefinIleIy held there, 81 miles
from Paris, by the enclosure of the
town within a pocket formed by a
series of villages valiantly captured
and held by French troops. Despite
continuous counter-attacks, the Ger
mans were not able to dislodge Pc
tain's men from these hamlets on the
hills about the town.
Held IL Miles from Objective.
Between Montdidier and the Som
me the Germans seem to have OBJ
tanned some ground since in their
westward push toward Amiens, the
great Allied supply base, but Paris
declares the Anglo French forces are
holding the enemy firmly along
well defined line which at no point Is
less than IL miles from this objec-
tive.
Continue Sacrifices.
The German purpose, now that the
thrust to the southwest has been
checked apparently is to close in
within the angle formed by the riv-
ers Avre and Somme with it's point
at Amiens. 1t is in this triangle,
therefore, that further fighting of the
most intensive nature is to be look
ed for in the immediate future.
The Germans continue to sacrifice
their men recklessly in their desper-
ate attempts to break the Anglo
French barrier, as the reports from
both the French and the British war
offices testify.
Lines Advanced by British.
North of the SolAme the British
front has not only been stiffly main
tanned but has been advanced in plac-
es. The statement from the London
war office emphasizes the success of
the British in foiling the German ef-
fort to embarrass the Allied defense
by establishing a movable line in the
Arras region through a great assault.
The German reserves, thrown in af-
ter the penetration of the outpost
lines, were crumpled in the battle
zone by the devastating fire Of Field
Marshal Haig's artillery and machine
guns and thrown back with great
losses.
Elements Favor Allies.
The elements have now Joined the
Allies.
Rain and high wind are sweeping
the west front battlefield. Much OF
the success of the German drive has
been attributed to the favorable
weather that enabled them to main
tain a maximum of transport, rush
forward their reserves and permit
their artillery to keep pace with the
infantry.
If the rain continues for any ex
tended period, the German transport
system not only will be crippled, but
the Allies have, in past operations
proved themselves the better "mut
horses"
Americans Want to Fight.
American forces, through Genera
Pershing, have asked for a more &C
tive part In the battle. General Perish
ing visited General Foch and person
ally proffered the services Of tn,
American forces, the war office an
nounces.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-03-30
BATTLE LINE Is NOW LONGER
Increased to 20 Miles Requiring Use
Of More German Reserves.

Paris, March 30.-The great battle
is now raging over front of more
than 70 miles. This extension of the
line has increased the~number of Ger
man reserves engaged. Although no
decisive success has been obtained
anywhere there is increased conf
dence here. The impression is that
the Allies now are no longer COM
PEELED to permit the enemy by his
maneuvers to shape the course which
the battle shall take. The general
feeling is that for Germany the battle
is virtually lost, that for the Allies
the battle Is about to begin.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-03-30
BRITISH WITHDRAWAL ENDED
Carried Out According to Plans, Bell
Tells Senate.

Washington, March 30.-The Brit
.sh withdrawal before the German
advance was made according to pre-
arranged plans and is all over now"
Major General J. Franklin Bell has
just told the senate military COM
mittee. He said the Allies have
known of the German preparations
for the present drive since soon af-
ter they were begun. "The enemy is
being held at all points" was the
dispatch from General T. H. Bliss, to
the house military committee. Bliss
report indicated the situation is grad.
ually assuming favorable shape for
fhe Allies.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-03-30
AMERICANS HELP TO FRENCH
Moral Effect of Presence Of y. s.
Troops Is Good.


Paris March 30.-Presence of
American troops on the fighting line
in the great battle is the subject OF
much favorable comment. When ii
became generally known that wound.
ed American officers and men were
being brought back with the French
wounded from the region of ST. Quen.
tin, American stock rose high. The
moral effect was considerable, even
though the supposition was that the
number of American troops in line
was not considerable.
The comforting thing to the French
is that recently whenever there has
been hot flgh :, the Americans
have had a share of it, even If a small
one, and have acquitted themselves
creditably
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-03-30
J-BOAT DAMAGED BY U. S. SHIP
Sent Beneath the Waves Damaged
and In Distress"

Washington, March 2S.-After an
hours battle with German U boat
on the morning OF March 1st, the
American oil tanker Paulsboro, sent
the enemy vessel beneath the waves
damaged and in Distress" the navy
department reports. 1t was the tank.
er's second struggle with q submarinS
n six days.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-03-30
Wilson Signs Alien Property Bill.

Washington. March 30.-President
Wilson signed the bill which paves
the way for the sale of German prop
critics in America and permits the
government to acquire title to the
German steamship piers and docks at
Hoboken. Under the new law the
alien property custodian does not in
tend to interfere with the property
of individuals, but all the corporate
holdings, which were adjuncts of the
German foreign office, will be sold
out, that the agencies spreading "kul-
t1r" In America may be broken ~
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-03-30
EXPLOSIVES PLANT WRECKED
Three Blasts Rock vlllage-victims
Are Women Employees.

Swanton, VT, March 30.-The In
Explosives company plant
is in ruins and one woman is dead.
as a result of three explosions. Two
other women were injured, probably
fatally.
The detonations rocked the village
and shattered windows, set bridge
on fire and crippled telephone service.
II was reported the, first explosion
occurred at a table where several
young girls were working on prim-
ers. One of these primers, accidental
ly discharged, set off the others.
The International Explosives COM
pany was making primers for the AL.
lies.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-03-30
YANKEE FLIER LOST IN FIGHT
Phelps Collins, Of Detroit, Over
wheImed by Enemy Numbers.

Paris, March 30.-Phelps Collins. of
Detroit, Mich, one of the most sue
cessful American aviators in France,
has been killed while chasing a Ger
man airplane, 1t is announced.
While patrolling on the French
front, Collins started in pursuit of a
German machine. A number Of en-
emy aviators suddenly attacked him.
He brought down one of them, but
his own machine was destroyed and
he fell within the German lines.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-03-30

been added to the German armies at
tacking on the Somme sector.
Washington, March 30.-There Is
40 cause for alarm in the advances
made by the Germans in the great
battle now raging in Picardy, Major
General March, acting chief of staff,
assures the American people in a
statement. He expresses complete
confidence in the triumph of the AL.
lied arms.
General March said: Whatever
may be the present ground held by
the Germans; whatever sacrifice of
men the situation must entail, the AL.
lies will see it through and will win. "
Still Wait Word Of Forces.
The general was still without any
word from General Pershing concern
ing the American troops participat-
ing in the battle General Perish.
ing's reports dealt entirely with the
positions of the opposing forces as
described in the British and French
official statements.
Announcement by Field Marshal
Haig that the German war machine
along the whole British front had
been beaten off with heavy losses
gave new zest to speculation as to the
Allied counter offensive be delayed.
Americans to Join French.
War department officials generally
appeared satisfied that substantial
American forces would join the
French when the counter attack Is
given.
The new outbreak OF the German
thrust at Arras caused some appre
hension here lest the Allies might
find it necessary to further delay
their effort to catch the German forces
on the rebound and seek victory af
ter bitter days of steady yielding Of
ground. Definite word from General
Haig that this new drive also haC
been checked added to the convic
ton that Allied strategy will triumph
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-03-30
TO FIGHT FOR FRANCE
Pershing Ready to Enter Great
Conflict.
Calls on French Officials 70 Place
Whole American Resources at
Disposal of Allies.

Paris, March S0-General j.
Pershing has called on General Foch
at headquarters, according to LIN
formation, and placed at his disposal
the whole resources of the American
army for employment in the battle
now in progress.
81 come" Information quotes
General Perehing as saying, Ito say
to you that the American people
would hold 1t great honor for our
troops were they engaged in the
present battle. | ask it of you, in
my name and in that of the Ameri-
can people.
"AII That We Have Are Yours"
There is at this moment no other
question than that of fighting. In
fantry, artillery, aviation-all that we
have are yours to dispose of them as
you will Others are coming which
are as numerous as will be necessary.
have come to say to you that the
American people would be proud to
be engaged in the greatest battle in
history"
General Foch placed General Per.
shings offer before the council at
the front. Information says. The
council includes Premier Clemen
ceau, Commander-in-cnief Petain and
Louis Loucheur, minister of muni
tfons
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-03-30

New York, March 30.-International
baseball club owners, meeting here
voted to disband Acting President
Chapin announced that the vote in
favor of disbanding the league was
6 to 2. While he would not say what
clubs were in favor of continuing
Mr.. Chaplin added: II voted with the
majority for my own clubs at Roches.
ter and also for Buffalo, Laving been
authorized to hold proxy for that
city. The club owners threshed out
the question of operating and from
every angle the matter was discussAA
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-03-30
sLACKERS DEFENDED BY M0b
Quebec Police Come to Rescue Of
Dominion Officers.


Quebec, March 30.-Serious disor.
ders occurred here when squad OF
Dominion police, engaged In appre-
hending deserters under the provi-
sions OF the military service act, was
attacked by a crowd of civilians.
The disturbances rapidly assumed
alarming proportions. City policemen
we're ordered to the assistance of the
Dominion police. and with unspar-
ing use OF their clubs battered their
way through the densely packed
throngs and succeeded in reaching
them. A hard time was experienced
by the policemen in reaching the po-
lice station with their prisoners, as
the crowd impeded them at every
turn. -,
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-03-30
GERMANS HAVE HARD TASK

Berlin Papers Admit Many Difficult
ties Ahead.
Amsterdam, March 30.--Berlin Ad.
vices state that German newspapers
showed remarkable unanimity In voic-
ing the difficulty which lay in the
way of the German advance on tho
western front. II is observed that
these difficulties are increasing daily
and that the public must expect q
somewhat slower advance in the
forthcoming days.
Field Marshal Won Hindenburg, they
add, is as confident as ever that he
will overcome the new difficulties, the
nature OF which is not revealed.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-03-30
Baker To Visit italian Front.

Rome, March 30.-Thomas Nelson
Pages, the American ambassador, has
left Rome to meet Secretary of War
Baker and accompany him on visit
to the Italian front
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-03-30
ASKS CLEMENcY FOR MOONEY

Of Convicted Dynamiter.
Sacramento, Cal, March 30.-Pres.
ident Wilson has telegraphed Gov
ernor William ID. Stephens Of Cali.
fornia asking executive clsmency for
Thomas ]. Mooney, now under death
sentence. Mooney was convicted in
connection with bomb explosion in
San Francisco in a preparedness pa.
rade July %, 1916, which caused the
death Of 10 persons and injured 4r
others.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-03-30
Assures American People No
Cause for Alarm In News OF
German Advances.
WAITS WORD OF FORCES
Expresses Complete Confidence In
Ultimate Success of Allied Arms,
No Matter What Sacrifice Must
Be Entailed.

Washington, March 30.-General
Pershing has cabled the War depart.
ment that four additional Geman di-
visions from the Russian front have
been added to the German armies at
tacking on the Somme sector
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-04-27
CONFEDERATE VETERANS MEET

April 27, 1918.
Lakeland Camp No. 1543 U. C. V.
met in the City Hall at 10 o'clock a.
NJ. ]. D. Allen, Commander in the
chair.
Meeting called to order, and
opened with prayer
Roll called and the following were
present:-Allen Cox, Huchingson,
Mathews, Mcclellan, McClellion. viii.
loughby. Comrade Edwards, son
of a veteran present.
Minutes of last meeting read and
adopted.
Comrade j. w. Bryant came in af
ter Roll Call.
Comrade Webb came in after Roll
Call.
Comrades Cox. Bryant, and others
gave talks on the coming primary
election and the State Pension Laws.
A motion was made and adopted.
that committee of three be ap-
pointed to interview candidates for
the Legislature in regard to change
In the state pension laws, especially
as to the time limit required to OBJ
tain a pension. The Commander ap.
pointed Comrades ]. A. Cox. Yves.
Bryant and G. p Webb
Comrade Chapman came in late.
The committee on legislation was
requested to take early action of the
matters for which they were appoint.
ed.
On motion camp adjourned with
prayer by Comrade Chapman.
j. w ALLEN, Commander
c. L. WILOUGHBY, Ait
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-04-27
MRS. 4. ]. DRANE
WRITES Of LIFE
IN WASHINGTON

A personal letter from Mrs. H. j
Drane, who Is now in Washington, is
so full OF interest that we pass 1t on
for the enjoyment of her many
| friends:
Just thought perhaps you'd like a
line or two from your friends who
are here in Washington but who are
never too busy or too tired to open
and read THE Lakeland Evening
Telegram as soon as it is received.
Thus do we ever keep home ties first
amid all the excitement and bust,
ness of these stirring, strenuous war
times.
In this Capital City, from whence
radiate all pulsations of national and
international activities the fact Is
brought more constantly TO our
minds that we are engaged in a bus
mess, the magnitude OF which 1t is
hard to realize-the business of
WAR. Every industry, every sepa-
rate business, from the largest to the
smallest, is being conducted and gov
erned along lines that are prescribed
in order to make a success OF this
great undertaking. Surely when a
nation 80 wonderfully united in a
common endeavor, which we all know
to be for the right, arises in It's might
and power to strike-SUCCESS will
come and the war will be won. God
speed the day,
This is very interesting time to
visit here-wheR one comes in con.
tact with men who have had actual
experience on the front French and |
English officers, as well as some Of
our own men. These we see con-
SANITY here on various errands of
war moment. Then our own boys
are all about-some under orders to
sail soon.
We were much interested in an ex-
libition made by the British tank,
Britannia, which was in the drive
made in France in the summer of
.g17. 1t is here in the interest of the
liberty Loan and is manned by the
IDENTICAL men who we're with 1t in
france. On Sunday afternoon many
thousands of people watched this
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The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-04-27
MEMORIAL DAY
fITTINcLY OBSERVED

Memorial Day was APPROPRIATED
observed yesterday afternoon by the
IDaughters of the Confederacy and
Confederate Veterans. Cars left the
Park at 2:30 o'clock, and the follow
ing interesting program was carried
cut at the cemetery:
Song-"America".
Prayer.
Quartette-Mr. and Mrs. E. N.
Goode. Mrs Memminger Mr.. Bloom.
Reading-Mrs. E. H. Van Sickler.
Address-H c. Petteway.
Song.
a.Renediction-Dr. c. /. Stacy.
Decoration of Graves.
All who wish to attend, and have
no conveyance, will find cars at the
park at 2:90, which will be free for
the occasion.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-04-27
GAS COMPANY
AGREE NOT 70 COLLECT
EXTRA war TAX

Lakeland, Fla, April 26, 1918.
Adjourned session of the City Com
Imissioners will all members present
Minutes of April 10, % and "a were
read and were respectively approved.
Clerk was instructed to write H. ri
Pritchett and have an understanding
Taboutt the right Of way for pavement,
and advise that the Commission will
make arrangements relative to drain
age at later date
Communication. from the Lakeland
!Gas Company advising that they will
not collect the extra 25c per thousand
on gas for the present, was read and
was ordered filed.
On motion the A. c. l.. r. R. Com
panywas ordered to put In crossing
a. Morton street crossing at once.
Advance payment on April estimate
OF the Alabama Paving Company for
$4,000 was ordered paid.
On motion feed for horse of SAM
tary Inspector was allowed provided
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-04-27

business change of interest tool
+ Yesterday when Mr.. H. L. Ruth.
d' recently from Philadelphia
aased of I. Dale and C. Fl. Will
the ice cream and cold drink
pr known as the Silver Palace
rutherford took possession at
and will maintain the excellent
Atlon OF this attractive estab-
Pent so far as the dispensing of
drinks, ETC., is concerned, but
aod to the usual lines a luncheon
and will be at all times in pos
70 Serve light luncheons,
|Siches, etc. Mr.. Rutherford has
experience in this line of bust
anu there is every reason to pre-
|iOr him An excellent patronage
That his establishment will be
\ Popular and successful.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-04-27
CANDIDATES FOR
SUPERINTENDENT TO RUN
IN PRIMARY

Mr.. c. A. Parker, accompanied by
his attorney, Hon. F. A. Whitney,
went down to Barlow today to meet
with members of the County Executive
committee, in relation to the matter
of putting the names Of candidates
for County School Superintendent on
the ballot to be voted at the ensuing
Urinary election The committee
claim that the appointment by the
governor holds good until the time
ex-Supt. Clifton's term will have ex-
pired, but able legal authorities are
OF different opinion, and hold that
Clifton's successor should be elected
at the next election.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-04-27
COMMENCEMENT
WEEK OPENS With
BACCAlAUREATE
SERMON TOMORROW

tomorrow morning at II o,o,.o,.
~. naccaiaureate sermon will be de.
hvered by DIR. c. l. stacy at Tho A.,
a'o,iuh' All churches will unite
Ia ;, this service, the program Of which
follows: "non
Doxology.
lnVocatlon-Rev. L. D. Lowe.
Name. - 'esus
prayer-Rev. Wallace Wear
Pugh. w. H.
announcements by the pastors.
Silver offering to defray expenses
euartette-Mr E. N. Goode in
charge. "
- baccalaureate sermon-Rev. G. l.
Stacey.
Benediction-Rev F. H. Callahan
captain W. c. Norvell, leader in
the singing.
commencement Week Entertainments
me Senior play will take place
Wednesday evening at $50. Tickets
on sale at City Drug Store Prices. az
anu % cents. Music by the High
school orchestra.
Grammar School Graduation Thurs
day evening, May 2, 1918. at $40
MUSIC by the High school orchestra
lnvocation-Rev W. B. Curtis
Inc speakers are: Honor Glover
Valedictorian; Mortimore HAYNES
Salutatorian; Frances Stanley Daw.
son Bates, Holland Crevasse and John
Cannon.
Address-Rev Wallace Wear.
Benediction-Rev. c. H. Trout.
Senior Graduation Friday evening
u $3.50. Music by the High school Or
'hestra.
lnVocation-Rev. F. H. Callahan.
over the Top'-Miss Margaret
harrison, Salutatorian.
What Counts" ID. B. Kibler Jr
Ornamental Mea Sunt-Miss Mertie
barrett, Valedictorian.
Address-Judge John S. Edwards
Presentation of Diplomas-Supt
has M. Jones.
Benediction-Rev. c. I. Stacy.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-04-27
PRIMARY PLAY A
SPLENDID PRODUCTION

Inc Primary play, Pandora" pre-,
sented last night, was real triumph
iof the large number of talented chill.
uren participating and for the teach.
CTS VINO gave so untiringly of their
time and talents in drilling them.
Each child did their part perfectly
and the dances, songs and figures
were beautifully and gracefully Civ.
en- Nowhere in the country could be
round prettier children than graced
the stage when the curtain went IN.
ana the opening scene, participated
IN by the entire cast, was beautiful.
indeed, and the audience realized at
once that they were to see as fine a
production of the kind as they had
ever witnessed.
The leading roles were superblv
taken by Eftie Pritchett as Pandora.
ana Clifford Anderson as Epimetheus.
The role of Pandora was to have been
taken by Camille Owens, but the lat
ter was taken i'll on Tuesday of this
week, and since that time little Miss
fritchett was pressed into service.
10 learn the songs, speaking parts
and dances of that difficult role would
nave been an impossibility for a
grown person in that short space of
time, but Effie was equal to it. as
shown by her wonderful delineation
CT the character. Clifford Anderso.
sung himself into the hearts of the
his clear sweet voice and
perfect enuncation, as we'll as his
excellent acting, being much enjoyed
by all present. Hope" was a lovely
httle creature, and things seemed
brighter after she appeared ON the
scene. This character was por-
trayed by Oveida Clayton. Quicksil-
yer was on the scene with good adj
wee not needed, however, due to the
of Pandora, who had to look
into Pandora S box, against Quick
Sliver's wishes, and found she had
lhloosened more troubles than she
thought existed in the world. Ferdi-
1and Ford filled this role most adj
Love was a beautiful lit
Il4 creature, and we can see WHY
'alling in love is such a popular pas
line. after seeing how lovely Love
'an be. Little Frances Murray Will
son depicted this character, and in
Ter lovely pink frock, she was very
beautiful indeed.
The credit for the splendid pro-
luction is due Mrs. A. B. Carrier.
Mss Mary McRae, Miss Pauline Sud
lath and Miss Margaret veach. The
lances were the work of Miss McRae,
Who made several of them, in addition
Q drilling the children.
Music for the occasion was fur
lished by the High school orchestra
nd the audience was very appreci-
tive and very proud of their excel
entity rendered numbers.
Continued on page 81
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-04-27

hr T. E. Robertson has closed a
h whereby he becomes the owner
the Feldwich grocery on South
|rida avenue, and Mr.. Feldwich, the
Der of the Robertson home Mr..
bertson will continue to hold his
ition as mail carrier and Mrs
bertson will conduct the store.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-04-27

he furnish his own horse.
Matter of permanent sexton for
cemetery was referred to the Com
missioner of Public Institutions.
The bond and notes Of the Nye
Odorless Creamatory Company were
ordered executed by the Commission
eE Of Finance upon favorable opinion
of City Attorney.
On motion the Commissioners ad-
Journed to meet at a. m. Monday,
April 20, in adjourned session. =
e. G. FLANAGAN,
Chairman.
Attest:
III, L. SWATTS, City Clerk. A