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The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-03-11
British Meet First Heavy Foe At
tack of Year With Signal
Success.
WIN COUNTER ATTACK
Verdun Again Scene Of Heavy ArtlL
iery Action Near American Lines
Violent Engagements Report
ed From Italy.

London, March 11,.-According to
.he British official statement issued by
the British war office, serious fight
ing has taken place on the Ypres-Dix.
nude sector of the British front. A
German attack on more than a mile
compelled some of the British advance
posts to fall back, but later a counter
attack re-established the British line
Clear skies have returned to the
battle front in France and everywhere
along the American, British and
French sectors, there has been an In
crease in activity by the forces wnich
1t is believed must soon close in a
combat
verdun Again Bombarded.
Official reports devoid of descrip
aon as they are, indicate that ver-
dun is once more the scene of heavy
artillery actions. but this may only
be a preliminary to an attack on an
other sector.
The American lines near Toul are
just to the Southeast OF verdun and
the continued activity along this front
shows that the Germans contemplate
serious operations there. Raids in
force, such as were met by the Amer
leans with the utmost fortitude and
completely repulsed, have not been re-
peated, but German aviators ara con-
tinually over the American lines, spy
Ing out ammunition dumps, location Of
guns and the disposition of the Ameri-
can forces.
Fighting In Italy.
Spirited fighting is going on in Italy.
On the Asiago plateau the Teutonic
allies have resumed their attacks on
the Italian lines, while all along the
Pfave artillery engagements of con-
siderable violence are developing.
The Macedonian war theatre, too,
has become more active than usual.
In four sectors along this front heavy
artillery fighting is reported by the
French official statement.
Ready For Offensive.
Washington, Marcn 11-Germany is
ready to launch her western offensive,
according to Italian official advices ar
irving here yesterday afternoon from
Switzerland.
"The Teuton empires" the dis
patches state have completed their
military preparations and the begin
ming OF the offensive against the En-
tente is imminent. Everything goes
to indicate that the operations of Ger
many in France will be simultaneous
with the offensive of Austria against
Italy. From the same sources 1t is
learned that Austro Hungarian troops
have already been concentrated in
large numbers along the Italian line
and that strong contingents are still
moving to our front"
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-03-11
Ten Hurt In Plant Blast.

Milwaukee. March 1l.-Ten persons
were injured, two perhaps fatally, the
result of an explosion OF ammonia In
the plant of the Num- & Bush Shoe
company. The seriously injured are
Miss Anna Scharping and Mrs. A. Pal
mer. The explosion occurred in the
rear part of the seventh floor from
pipes which were said to be leaking.
About 500 employees were i'm the build
ing at the time and it Is said panic
was averted because the explosion
was confined to q small section OF the
slant
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-03-11
Hours Short for Capitol Workers.

Washington, March 1.-THE extra
ordinary war population of the nation.
al capitol, 1t is estimated, will reach
such proportions by January that un-
less steps are taken to provide hous
ing, 1915 persons will have no place
to live. Estimates presented to the
House committee working on housing
bills show 1883 additional persons
are expected to come mere by July l
and that the number will grow TO 81.
SIS by December 81. Roughly, half ol
this number can be cared for by Inn.
provement OF existing property.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-03-11
PETROGRAD AWAITS ITS FATE
Thousands of Persons Leaving Russ
Capital on Foot.

Capltai on root.
Petrograd, March 1f.-Petrograd is
calmly awaiting news of its fate dur
ing the quiet offered by the temporary
armistice, pending consideration of
the peace treaty by the soldiers ana
workmen's congress at Moscow.
Evidence is seen everywhere that
the city is being evacuated. The min
istry of marine is sending it's archives
to Nijpi-Novgorod. The ministry of
the interior Is moving to Moscow. NJ
Dibenho. commissioner Of marine, has
been missing for several days.
Crowds are trying to leave the city,
but the regular trains have been sus-
pended and permission to secure spe-
cial trains Is difficult to secure. Fabu.
lous prices are paid for sleighs, while
thousands OF persons are walking out
along the highways and railroads.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-03-11
Sent Down Off AIand Islands By
German Destroyers-Life
Loss Probably Heavy.
TROTzKY QUITS POST
6olsheviki Foreign Minister Who
Brought About Armistice Resigns
Socialist Army Plans to Over.
throw Lenine Government.

London. March 1.-Two Russian
transports have been attached and
sunk by German destroyers after q
fight south of the Aland islands, &C.
cording to a Copenhagen dispatch to
the Exchange Telegraph company.
The Aland islands lie between Swe.
den and Finland, at the entrance to
the Gulf Of Botnnia. They were TAX.
en- from Sweden by Russia In 1905
AID are inhabited largely by Swedes.
To Help "Restore Order"
German forces were reported to
lave occupied the islands recently to
aid the Firms in restoring order"
II was believed at the time Germany
would use these islands as q base OF
operations for driving the last of the
Bolshevild Red Guard out OF Fin.
land.
The presence OF Russian transports
In that vicinity might indicate an at
tempt of the Bolsheviki to retake the
islands. II the transports went down
IT is probable that there was a heavy
loss of life.
To Overthrow Boishevikl.
The Social Revolutionaries have
Iecided to organize a national guard
to overthrow the Bolsheviki regime
in Russia, according to DR.. Eleff of
Moscow university, who is quoted in
a Copenhagen dispatch to the Elk.
change Telegraph as saying the de-
cision was reached at a recent con.
ference in Moscow.
A great army now is being organ
lied in the Don district, supported by
Cossacks, the dispatch adds, and II
is also planned to introduce a repub-
Tic in Russia with a coalition govern
ment which would not accept the
German Bolsheviki peace.
Trotzky Resigns Post.
Leon Trotzky, who brought about
the armistice on the Eastern front
which resulted in the present en-
forced peace in Russia, has resigned
as Bolshevih foreign minister
To NJ. Trotzky probably more than
to any of the other Bolshevih lead
ers is due the present situation in
Great Russia. He was said to have
cast the deciding vote on the ques-
tion whether to send delegates to
Brest-Litovsk fortnight ago. Ger
many in its ruthless demands shat
tered his program of self-determina-
tion and nonresistance
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-03-11

Washington, March 1.-THE Senate
committee on military affairs has re-
ported favorably Senator Fletcher's
resolution providing that the Presi-
dent may draft certain aliens into the
military service Of the United States.
The bill provides that the President
may draft aliens whose governments
have concluded treaties with the Unit.
ed States providing for such a con-
tingency. Under the provisions II the
bill, such aliens may have the option
Of enlisting I'm the services of their
own c0untrfna
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-03-11
COCKTAILS ON WAR COUNCIL
Stettinius Is Also Added In Reorgan.
ization Program.

Washington, March l1.-Reorganiza.
tion of the war council is announced
by the War department. with Major
General March, acting cnief of staff
in the place formerly t1lud by General
Bliss, and with Major General Goe
thals, acting quartermaster general,
and Edward r. Stettinius, surveyor
Of purcha ses. added to the personnel.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-03-11
Military Trial for Socialists.

Amsterdam, March 1.-Two edit
ors of the Vorwaerts. the Socialist
organ, are to be court martialled for
publishing articles regarding the re-
cent general strike in Germany, &C.
cording to advices received here.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-03-11
OLD SOLDIERS NOT TO SUFFER
Inmates Of Home Assured State viii
Take Care OF Finances.

st. Paul. March 11.-veterans at
che Soldiers home and their friends
and well.wishers throughout the
state-which means every one in
Minnesota-need not worry over the
present financial troubles OF the
home, for not one old soldier there IS
to suffer or be inconvenienced. This
assurance was given at Governor
Burnouist's office. A way will be
found promptly and gladly, to meet
the problem.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-03-11
SEARCH WARRANT QUASHED
Heney Denied Access to Records Of
Packers Attorney.

Chicago, March 1.-THE United
States circuit court of appeals has
quashed the search warrant issued
by Judge Lands to permit examin-
Henry Veeder, council for Swift e.
Co., by the government. TIE daci-
sion was without bar to further pro-
seedings."
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-03-11
Spanish Cabinet Resions.

Madrid. March 1.-THE Spanish
cabinet, recently reconstructed by the
Marquis De Alhucemmas, who, in ad-
dition to being premier, held the port.
folio OF foreign affairs, has resigned.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-03-11
FOE PLOT IN SPAIN EXPOSED
s0anish Anare''ist Accused BY Mad, ID
Newspaper.

Washington. March 11.-Further OK
posures of Germany's activities m
Spain have been made by the Madrid
newspaper Ell Sol. An otficlal dis
patch contains an article from the
paper quoting letter written by the
German embassy at Madrid TO Miguei
Pasoual, well known Spanish anar-
chist, promising that the German en-
bassador would reimburse Pasqual for
his expendituresin pro-German propa-
ganda. The charge is made that Pas
oaal continued his thalings with Ger
man agents until as recently as last
month
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-03-11
CHILDREN TO HELP WIN WAR
Five Million to Have carde ns-WiI-
son Approves Lanes Plan.

son Approves Lanes Plan.
Washington, Marca 11.-President
Wilson in letter to Secretary Lane
expresses the hope that every
school will have regiment in the
volunteer war garden army"-the
army of school children that II is es-
timated may raise this year produce
valued at $500,000,000.
1t is Secretary Lanes idea that Is
being worked out through Commis-
sioner Claxton OF the bureau Of edu-
cation to have 100000 boys and
girls in every city, town and village
in the country, captained by 10000
teachers, produce as nearly as pos
sible all the vegetables, small fruits
and eggs for their homo consump-
tion.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-03-11
U. 8. Ownership Of Wires Proposed.

Washington, March Ito prevent
spies from getting military informa-
tion, Senator Morris Sheppard has in
troduced resolution empowering the
president to take over all telegraph,
telephone, cable and radio communi-
cation systems during wartime, under
the same terms as those governing
federal railroads.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-03-11
ARMY ASKS MORE BIG GUNS
Bureau Urges Passage Of
600, 900 900 Bill.

$4oo,ooo000 Bill.
Washington, March 11.-Congress
mas been asked by the army ordnance
bureau for an urgent deficiency ap-
preparation of $400.000.000 for the
manufacture of ordnance, principally
heavy guns.
Addition of the $500, 600, 900 item to
the urgent deficiency bill pending In
the Senate was requested by the act
ing chief OF ordnance, but SenaN
leaders were disposed to delay action
and have the appeal take It's usual
course through the House.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-03-11
Paris Raided, Lives
And Property Lost

Paris, March 11.-German
aviators have just raided
Paris. Early reports show
that bombs were dropped with
some loss of life and proper
ty. Signals that all was clear
were given at 1880 a. m.
4. j. 4. + + 4. + !. + + + I.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-11-13
LOCAL B9ARD TO DIS
CONTINUE CLASSIfI-
CATION ()F MEN
Local Board, Fitzgerald, Ca.

local Beard, Fitzgerald, Ca.
Quote yoa herewith telegram re-
ceved from Provost Marshal General
UroWder:
Secretary Of War has today issued
the following order to the Provost
Marshal General:
Yoa will at once instruct state
headquarters local and district boards
Immediately discontinue all work
connected with the classification of
men who on Sept II, 1918, had at
tanned their tlirty-seventh birthday
You Will further instruct said boards
to continue to completion as expedi-
tlously as possible the classification
OF all registrants who on Sept IL,
1913, had attained their 18th birth
day and had not attained their 37th
birthday. You will finally at the
earliest appropriate moment direct
all local and district boards to issue
missionaries to all registrants who
on September II, 1918, had attained
their 18th birthday and had not at
tanned their 10Th birthday and to pro-
coed with and complete as early as
possible the classification of such
registrants.'
Two further orders will be issued
later covering the matter of sending
missionaries to and Classifying Is
year old registrants.
In entering pursuant to the fore
going instructions upon what seems,
in view of the mighty events of the
day to be the final work OF this char
acter TO be done by the selective
service system ! extend to the mem
bcrS of that system my personal con-
gratulations upon their truly great
achievements of the past year and a
haR, achievements that have taxed
to the utmost the time, the ability
and the endurance of all those en-
gagged in and that have furnished
the army to which in large measure
must be given the credit for giving
the world both civilian and govern
mcnt by the people
To you members of that system
must come sense of duty well done
which only. loyalty. patriotism and
devotion such as yours can bring The
country and world knows that il
owes to<you a debt of thanks and
gratitude which cannot be measured
by words but only by the affection
the respect, and the esteem, now
yours, of those among whom you
live and from whom you have taken
that which was beyond price
In undertaking the completion OF
your work under the order above Civ
en- speak of you the same interest
and tireless energy which has char
acterized your work in the past
-Crowder."
. MALLET
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-11-13
UNITED WAR FUND
Drive IS LAUNCHED

Rev. w F. Price. of Waycross, the
noted Baptist minister, under the au-
spices of the Speakers COMMITTEES for
the United War Fund Drive, opened
the local campaign at the Baptist
church last night A large and ap-
prcciative audience gathered to hear
the noted speaker and were enthnsed
by the strong plea made in behalf Of
the united efforts for the seven or
CARNATIONS, who are doing so MUCK
Tor the boys III camp and overseas
Rev. K. NJ Mann, chairman for. The
Ben Hill county campaign, was in
charge Of the meeting and Introduce
the spQaEer The yariars committees
and their chairmen were urged to put
the city over the top" in one day
and thus carry additional proof to the
brave lads who have fought that no.
bic light that the home folks are 60
ing to stand by them in peace as in
MAR, at home and abroad
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-11-13
GERMANY B.E.GG2-
inc For PEACH:
AND BREAD

London Nov I3-Germany has re-
suested. the President of IT, united
State, according 70 d German v,;r-.
less 5ressage from Berlin, TO arrange
imwzAfately for the opening Of peace
negotiations, there being a pressing
dakser of famine.
The message was sent by Foreign
Secretary Solf to Secretary Of State
Lansing. t reads:
The armistic being concluded, the
German government requests the
President of the United States to ar
range for the opening OF peace nego-
tiationS.
For the purpose OF their accelera-
ton the German government proposes
first OF ali to take into view the CON
clusion Of preliminary peace and asks
for a communications as to what place
for a communication as to what place
And at what time the negotiations
might begin"
"As there is a pressing danger Of
famine the German government is
particularly anxious for the negotia-
tions to begin at once"
Mr. Henry StilIwill returned Tues
day from a business trip to Washing
ton. D. {. ~
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-11-13
HIGH SCHOOL 100 PER CENT
PATRIOTIC; SUBSCRIBE $872

The boys and girls of the Fitzgerald
High School have done nobly III the
War Fund Drive, each pupil in the
four high school grades being enroll
War; Fund Drive. The four grades
subscribed $500 These amounts
are. to be earned by each subscriber
and thus will represent real personal
effort and sacrifice of the patriotic
donors.
Col p B. Nicholson, field secretary
for the Army ~ presented each OF
the classes with fine box of candy
which will be at1ctioncd off and the
proceeds OF the sale donated to the
local chapter of the Red Cross.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-11-13
REV. ]. L. WARE

After long illness, which has con
fined the deceased to his bed for sew
eral months, Rev. ]. L. Ware passed
away this morning at his residence
on West Central Avenue.
Funeral arrangements have not yet
been announced. as Capt r. M Mare
OF Camp Lee Ma. aud other relatives
are expected 10 arrive for the funeral
intermcnt viii be made in Evergreen
cemetery.
Notice OF the death OF our beloved
friend reached lis after this issue had
gone to press, and a more extensive
notice will appear in our Friday is
sue.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-11-13
KtI5tR ALLOWED To.
REMAIN IN H0[LLus

London, Nov. 13-Holand will per
nit William Hohcnzo1p rn to remain
on Dutch soil on. hheSs same terms Of
ln,ternment as 9th high officers OF
the German army, Ic has taken the
name OF Count NiFnam Hoh"nzoilern
and IS expected to buy an estate and
remain IN Holland, according to an
Amsterdam dispatch to the Exchange
Telegraph Company The Telegraph
-ost Amsterdam to the Exchange says
ne was allowed to take only his per-
sonal property from the train, the
inon-personal property which was
brought to Holland being conhscatcd
as Is usual in internment Recent dis
patches have stated that the former
Emperor had taken carload Of ar
chives with him into Holland
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-11-13
KAISER MAY Be
Put Oh TRIAL
IN GEnnANY

Washington, Nov. 13.-German fac
! tons may demand eNtradition OF the
former Kaiser and his trial before a
Socialistic court at Berlin. Diplomatic
cables received here today suggested
that the feeling against Wilhelm is
declared to be increasing in Berlin
and throughout Prussia. Strong Ba-
varian factions are demanding pun
ishment for the deposed monarch and
the krupp interests, Prussian junkers
and militarists and all Others within
Sae former German empire respon-
sble for the war, the advices state.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-11-13
NOTICE

There were registered for the Regu-
lar City Election 10 be held December
l/th, 1918, l40 persons. This notice
is IN accordance with Section 8 Of
the City Charter
Dated this 18th day Of No4cm6er.
1913
DAVID L. pAULK. City Clerk.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-11-13
OLD LANDMARK BURNED

The row of negro tenement houses
erected years ago by Sam Greer on
East Pine street, owned OF late by
ike Pope, were totally destroyed by
fire, which mysteriously broke out
during the Peace celebration up town
Monday night The premises were un-
occupied and no damage to ncighbor-
ing property was sustained, the FIRE
department as usual taking good care
against allowing the fire to spread
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-11-13
u. D. c. NOTICE

On account Of the illness in the
home Of the President. the t. D. G.
meeting has been postponed The
ate Of the meeting will be announced
later.
MRS. K. NJ. MANN. Sec.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-11-13

A motoring party consisting OF Or
and Mrs. Wayne Tant and little
daughter Virginia Rohc, Miss Matte
Jones. Mrs r. l.. Poole and Miss Fan
nc Joe Little. OF Cordelc were enter
tanned by MIR. and Mrs. 5. Catchings
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-11-13
CROWN PRINCE
IS MURDERED

London. Nov. l3.-Crown Prince
Frederick William of Germany was
shot and killed Monday morning by
German soldiers when trying to cross
the Dutch frontier, according to Am
sterdam dispatches to The Times and
The Post
t
Bernc, Nov. l5.-The body OF Fred
erick William, former German Crown
Prince. has been found covered with
bayonet and bullet wounds on mill
tary train bound for the Dutch from
tier it was reported here today.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-11-13
cHILDREN'S DRESSES ARRIVE

Children's Dresses have arrived at
the Red Cross room in the Library
building and any help the ladies can
render would be greatly appreciated
b. the committee III charge.
MRS. KATE W l4ITE.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1918-11-29
Reported Missing.

Mrs. J. M. Martin received
a telegram Tuesday informing
her that Private Joe. H. Harvey,
l40th Infantry, had been report
ed missing in action since Sep
tember 29th,
Mrs, NJ. F. Hollingsworth has
been informed that Private Jay
G. Hollingsworth was reported
missing in action since Septem-
Der 27. He was also a member
of the 140th Infantry.
Both Privates Harney and Hol-
lingsworth volunteered in Com
pany "a" when it was recruited
at the beginning Of the war,
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1918-11-29
Death of Benjamin H. Reade.

Benjamin Hamilton Rea d e
died Wednesday morning at
1890 o'clock at his home on
Highland Avenue, death being
due to typhoid fever.
Mr.. Reade was born in Ray
county, October 27, 1892, and
was 26 years of age. Besides his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Jacob H.
Reade, he leaves a wife, two chill
dren, two brothers and one sis
ter: George and Roy Reade OF
this city, and Mrs. Walter Cox
Of Boone county.
The funeral was held from
the home of George Reade OF
Lafayette street, yesterday af
ternoon at 2:30 o'clock. Rev. J
E. Alexander conducted the cere
mony.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1918-11-29
Second Quarter.

In this quarter Wentworth a
gain threatened but a tumble
lost the chance. By line plunges
the ball was worked down to
Mexico's Is yard line, where w.
M. A. lost it on a tumble. For a
few minutes neither team could
gain and punts were exchanged.
Just then Cook D., started
things by breaking loose in mid
field, dodging three tacklers,
and skirting the rest Of his op-
ponents he ran 55 yards for a
touchdown. He failed to kick
goal.
Missouri just had time to re-
ceive the kickoff and the quar-
ter ended. w. M. A. 6; M. M. A.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1918-11-29
Cant. Wilson w. Young.

The following item which re-
fleets great credit on the cour-
age and stamina of a Lexington
boy, is taken from the Sunday
Kansas City Star:
Capt. Wilson w. Young, Lex
ington, Mo, was shot through
the left hand the second day Of
the fight. He reported at a first
aid station and then, instead Of
going to the hospital like he was
ordered, went back and found
his outfit, which had gone on
without him. And the captain
fought straight through the en-
tire engagement with his wound
ed hand, and remained with his
company until they were reliev-
ed"