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The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-09-09
PloW Two to Four Miles Int
Enemy On Line Twenty.
Miles Long.
LA FERE FALL IMPENDS
British Push Wedge Nearer st. Quen
tln-Foe Speeds Up Flight to New
Defensss-Yankees Still Surg
Ing Ahead.

London, Sept. 9.-The French have
advanced on a 20-miIe front to an av.
erage depth of two miles, and at some
places to a depth of four miles. They
occupied T~ergnier without opposition
The French 10Y are on a big stretch
OF entirely new ground.
British Take Three Towns.
London, Sept. 9.-British troops, ad.
vancing on the front Il the southeast
and northeast of Peronne, captured
the towns of Hancourt, Sorel-le-G Grand
and Metz-en-C outre, says the war
office announcement.
Fighting their way toward the left
flank of the German positions along
the Canal du Nord from H%avrincourt
northward, the British penetrated the
western part of Havrincourt wood, TAX.
Ing prisoners as they progressed.
In Flanders the British are pushing
toward Messines, near the southern
end of the Messines ridge, and they
advanced their lines last night a short
distance In the direction Of the town.
North Of LaBassee canal on the
Flanders front British patrols made
Roadway In the enemy positions in the
vicinity of Canteleux and Violaines.
French Push East of Ham.
Paris, Sept. g.. - On the front be.
tween the Somme and the Disc the
French continued to press forward,
overcoming resistance of the German
q a guard, according to the war Office
report.
Pushing east of Ham, French troops
have occupied Dury and Ollezy, more
than three miles beyond Ham.
North Of the Ailette the French have
made a further advance, winning the
entire lower forest of Coucy. North of
the Vesle, where American troops
have been advancing, there is no
change In the situation.
Yanks Surge Ahead.
With the American Army on the
Aisne Front, Sept. 8. - Additional
forces and supplies were brought up
by both the Americans and the
French. The Franco-American line
was again advanced. The Allied ar
tillery of both heavy and small calibres
Is being used to tear holes in the en-
envy lines.
Haste Marks Flight of Foe.
Haste marks the flight of the Ger
mans all along the battlefront in
France from the River Aisne to the old
Dnemy defenses before Cambria. The
Allies are now within striking distance
Of Cambria and st. Quentin, while La
Fere is in more immediate danger, and
Laon is within range of French guns.
French Regain Old Trenches.
On the Aisne front the French and
Americans have reached a critical
stage In their advance and indications
point to a stiffening of the German de-
.enm in an effort to stave OF the
evacuation of their strong positions on
he Chemin des Danes. The Ameri-
cans occupy positions in the woods and
hills south Of the River Aisne on an
extended front. On the Americans
eft the French have taken Coucy le
Chateau and are in possession of their
bid trenches dominating the Chemin
les DaIles.
At this point the French are ap-
preaching positions OF vital importance
10 the Germans IL they plan to further
resist Allied pressure towards LaoH.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-09-09
CLAIMS TO HAVE CULPRlT
Official Says Wilson Bombed Chicago
Federal Building.

Chicago, Sept. 9.-"My men have
captured the man who bombed the
Federal building. He is Harry Wilson,
a new figure in the case"
This fiat statement came from
States Attorney Maclay Hoyne. Will
sons arrest followed a raid on the fiat
of Nina Van Zant Spies, widow of
August Spies, hanged In connection
with the Haymarket riot.
Mr.. Hoyne declared witnesses had
seen Wilson at the government build.
Ing carrying a heavy bundle less than
10 minutes before the explosion and
that at the time of its occurrence he
was less than 200 feet away.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-09-09
LENINE DEAD, REPORT SAYS
Fleeing Diplomats Say Denial Of Story
Untrue.

FIeetnU diplomats say DenIaI OF Story
Untrue.
Stockholm, Sept. Escaping from
the ~bolsheviki, 121 Americans and ~
italians, including members Of their
legations, have arrived in Sweden from
Russia. Diplomats in the parties said
the bolsheviki planned to arrest them
simultaneously with the British, but
they fed in time from Moscow to Fin
land. The Finnish government refused
the demand Of the bolsheviki that they
be returned. Premier Lenine is dead,
the refugees asserted, all bolsheviki
denials to the contrary.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-09-09
ABANDON PEACE OFFENSIVE
Teuton Officials Consider Present
Time Not Opportune.

Washington, Sept. s.-Germany and
Austria have agreed that the present
II no time to start a peace offensive,
according to a dispatch from Switzer-
land, reporting on the recent con-
ference at Vienna between Admiral
Won Hintze and Count Burian.
This MESSAGE says the Teutonic for
eign ministers agreed that the Allies
must be made to realize that Marshal
Foch cannot break the German front,
and that years would be required to
defeat Germany.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-09-09
JUDGE Lands REFUSES BAIL
Convicted l. w. w. Leaders VIII Be
Taken to Federal Prison.

'aNeH " rcuerat FTtson.
Chicago. Sept. 9.-Attorney George
+. Vanderveer announced that he had
failed in his efforts to obtain bail for
IL of the /. w. w. officials ~receLt.y
convicted On a charge of conspiracy
In interfering with the government in
the conduct of the war. Judge Lands
declined to grant a further extension
Of the order issued a week g stay
ing execution of the sentences and
the United States circuit court of ap-
peals refused to admit the defendants
to bail.
The "a defendants, sentenced to
N terms varying from one to 20
years in the penitentiary. will be
taken to a federal prison without
further delay.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-09-09
FAv0Rs HOME RULE
British Trades Union Congress Goes
on Record.

Derby, Eng, Sept. 9.-The British
labor congress, by a majority Of five
to one, passed a resolution to the ef-
feet that the war has not changed the
soundness Of the principles of free
trade. and urging upon the govern
ment the danger Of imposing tariffs
on imports.
A resolution urging the government
to grant home rule In Ireland was
carried by reclamation.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-09-09
BRITISH LOSSES PAST WEEK

Total Casualties For Period Reach
1899.
London, Sept. 9.-British casualties
published during the week totaled 49,,
989, divided as follows:
Officers, 365 killed, 915 wounded, lit
missing. Total 1897.
Men, 3,289 killed, 1899 wounded,
904 missing. Total 1882.
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1918-01-24

sHEyENAL
Friday evening for Minneapolis, for
4 visit with friends. Miss Alderman
proceeded to her home at Oshkosh,
WIS.
The Clear Lake Advocate refers to
a situation with regard to 11aturaliza.
ton, as follows: sClerk of Courts
Almond has his troubles along with
the rest OF us. He had sent in a
bunch Of naturalization papers asking
for the second papers, and today re
ceiyed notice Of decision of the
federal court that first papers over
seven years old are void and of ND
account. This decision will require b
new start for All lei holding FIRST
papers dated seven years ago and
then they must wait two years for
second papers. Those affected at this
tixe srp Harco Mulder. Altamont, Is.
Gulbraa, Brandt. and Carl Henninge
sen. Brandt. Henry Halyorsen, To
rcnto. has q mario wescape as his
arst paDerssare dated Feb, 14. 1871
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1918-01-24
Local Happenings


Geo. H. Marquis, Lawyer. ExJudge
circuit court.) Heegaard Block. 21ti
John Hentges, Jr., made a business
trip to the twin cities last week.
Daniel X. Loucks made a business
trip to Aberdeen and M~obridge last
week.
Mrs. w A. Sharp of Clark was an
over-Sunday guest at the home Of
Mrs. Pearl Pope.
derry Dore made a business trip il
the twin cities last week, returning
returning Monday morning.
w. H. Edwards left the first Of the
week for California where he will
spend the balance of the winter.
Mrs. Anton ~Priesinger of New Ulm,
Mimi, arrived in the city last week
and vas a guest at the Henry Basgen
home.
Rev. G. J.. Christianson last Wed
bOSaaJ uAiitEu Ii AldI4idSe MISS tteleU
M. Cochrane Of Naples and Mr.. M G.
Smith of Clark,
Mrs. w. c.. Sheldon of Elkton, S,
D., arrived last week for a visit at
the home of her parents, MI. and Mrs.
w. w. Waddell.
Claude Banks returned last week
from Clear Lake where he had been
looking after the installation of Ak.
lures in the court house.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edwin Boeder and
Mr. and Mrs. E T. Wiley of Pipe
stone, Mimi, were over-Sunday visit
ors in Watertown. The two gentle
men represent the Dakota Life in the
southwestern art of Minnesota.
Mrs. F 3. Bacon and Mrs. Ida Tryon
who We're guests at the home of Mrs.
Bacon's daughter, Mrs S. *: Way, de-
parted the first of the week for points
in Iowa where they visit friends be-
fore returning to Grand Forks, N. d.
TI.f%|HgTE FO&aYEe EE1eEtNG ~,
For Sale-Boston Dollar Pencil
Pointer, guaranteed. After trying one
for ten days, if . become dissatis-
fed with your bargain, you bring back
the pointer and get your money back.
Watertown Printing and Binding Co.
Hon. John T. Belk, president Of the
Farmers Cooperative Association of
South Dakota, which has its annual
convention in this city next week, was
in the city Monday night, remaining
over until Tuesday, attending to bust
ness matters.
Mrs. e. G. Manthie and daughter,
Miss Lillian, accompanied by Miss
Clara Alderman, who had been q guest
in the Manthie home. departed last
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1918-01-24
ats Good e ~ Comes fror Hslbkats
Chas. f. Halbkat
Jeweler and Scientific Ops;cian
Watch inspector. for Four Raifroad.
WATERToWN, s. 8.

Among the recent new members of
the Sons Of the American Revolution.
according to that organizations iat.
est bulletin, Is our mayor, Alvord 4.
Hopkins, who claims membership as
2 descendant on account Of being the
great-greatsgrandson OF Learned Walk
er. who was a private in Col. Eben-
ezer Learned's Massachusetts regi-
ment during the Re~volutional war.
Chief Of Police Craig. under instruc-
tons Of the attorney general, gives
notice to the effect that all alien en-
emies IA years Of age and owe. are re-
, CURED to present themselves at his Of
ice for registration during the period
OF February 4 to February 8, both
inclusive. This is a federal require
mem, since it is desired to keep in
touch with all persons who owe ale
glance to a country with which the
United States is at war. This order
does not apply, of course, to Germans
who have become naturalized citizens
of America, although they may have
been born in the Fatherland
The supreme court has passed up
on the appeal of 3. A.. Syverson from
the judgment of the circuit court and
jury at DeSmet, s. d. The supreme
court sustains the verdict of the low
er court. Mr.. Syverson was adjudged
guilty of certain Irregularities in con
nection with the management Of a
bank at Bancroft. An appeal was TAX
en-, with the result stated. Messrs.
Sherin & Sherin, MI. Syverson's at
torneys, have given notice of asking
for q rehearing of the case. In the
event Of the eventual affirmation of the
lower courts decision, Mr.. Syyerson.
will be called uon to serve the SEN
tence imposed by the court at De
Smet.
Judge c. G. Sherwood arrived in
the city Monday evening from Sioux
Falls, remaining " night. He had
just returned from Winona, where
one Of his daughters is associated
with the normal school. The house
in which Miss Sherwood had made
her home was burned the day pre-
yious to the judges arrival at Winona
to pay her a brief visit. but. for
tunately. all the occupants were able
to escape uninjured and to a " the.
greater portion Of their belongings.
Judge sherwood's son. George. now
states attorney OF Clark county, who
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1918-01-24

town that Mrs,sMalcolmn AFFORD, who
underwent an operation at Luther
hospital IL making a nice recovery.
Mrs. Affords condition was more ser
lous than At frst thought and the op-
Grafton took2M hours to perform
Estelline Journal,
Fred K0zak made q business trip
to WATERFOWL Wednesday. He viii
be back In a few days. 81. Mr.. Archie
Stroup and Mr.. Fred 3troup, Jr., left
Waterfowl Wednesday, night for a
few weeks visit with friends and
relatives in Wisconsin. 8. Miss Tillett
went to WatertoWn Tuesday night to
take treatment for her eyes. She has
had considerable trouble with them
recently and was advised to have
them taken care of Immediately. S.
Nj. and Mrs. Jerry Reedy and family
are enjoying a few days visit from
their son, James, and wife. Of Water
town. They arrived on this morn,
ing's train. James is the chief chef
at the Lincoln hotel in WATERFOWL
South Shore Republican,
Jens Hogstad returned from Water
town Wednesday where he had q nesh
tumor taken OFF his face. County
Commissioner Groves went to Water.
town today to meet his colleagues In
special session. =. A T. Faehns son
Jens, and the Scout man were ri Wa
tertown early this week. the two lat.
ter appearing bafore the county ex-
emption board. We III informed
that Mrs. Kinstad is suffering from
nervours breakdown and is in the hos
pital at Waterfowl for treatment.
u. II. Glembin, who is making his
temporary home III Watertown, was
ID Wallace Monday. He visited his
son, ghilds Glembin, ait Kirkhoyen,
Minnesota. several weeks, lately re,
turning to Observation-Disclosures Scout
=. Benthin vas in Watertown Oh
iegaI business, Monday. The David
Sour family was in Waterto~n on
"Wednesday. Henry Buata visited
with friends III Watertown over San-
day. SIS Toryal Guilickson and Martin
Thompson attended dance in Wa
tertown Wednesday might Mrs.
David Sour returned from = few days
visit with relatives Ia Watertown on
Thursday mornings train. new
time card on the WatertownrSioux
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1918-01-24

Th0s. Jennings was a WatefIOWn
visitor Saturday. = VIM. Sonnenburg
was q Watertown visitor Wednesday,
2. Walter Wiese returned from Wa
tertown Friday evening Miss Har-
riet Meaghan left Thursday for Wa,
Etertown. She will be employed in
the Wig drug store in that city. S.
Word has been received from Water.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-01-31
sioux FALLS VICTIM
VI. O. THOMPSON, KILLED IN
WRECK, WELL KNOWN BUSI-
NESS MAN.

Sioux Falls, Jan. 31.-Martin o.
Thompson, of Sioux Falls, who was
killed in the Illinois Central train
wreck near Granger, H., was AZ
years old. For the last three years he
had been secretary-treasurer of the
John p. Bleeg Auto company of this
city and was actively identified with
the business of the company. He was
born and reared in Sioux Falls and
after completing his studies in the To-
cal schools become associated with
the Sioux Falls National bank, later
becoming cashier of the institution.
He severed his connection with the
bank about five years ago to become
a candidate for mayor of Sioux Falls
on a business mems ticket. being de-
feated by only thirteen votes. He
was a heavy stakeholder in other To-
cal institutions in addition to the au-
tomobile company. He is survived
by his mother and four sisters. He
never married. At the time of meet
ing his death he was en- route to Chi
cago to attend the Chicago automo-
bile show.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-01-31
FLOUR Saving
GROCERS COMPELLING CUSTOM.
Frs TO BUY FLOUR SUB
STITUTES.

The e ruling of the food admin,
istration which was published in yes
terday's Daily Leader created no little
concern in local grocery circles to-
day. Doubt was expressed as to
whether or not whole wheat and gra-
ham flours would be considered as
substitutes, and to make certain as to
how the food administrator looked
upon these two commodities VIM
Rowland, secretary Of the Merchants
association, telephoned Food Admin,
istratOr Herreid at Aberdeen this
morning. Mr.. Herreid said emphati,
cally that whole wheat and graham
flours would not be considered as
substitutes for wheat flour.
The ruling will no doubt cause
much inconvenience until the people
become accustomed to it. Many who
tried 40 buy flour this morning were
told that for every pound of flour
they purchased they would be re-
CURED to purchase the same number
of pounds of substitutes. The COM
modities to be considered as substi,
tuteS are: Corn meal. COrn starch,
corn flour, hOminy, corn grits, barley
flour, rye flour, oatmeal, rolled oats,
buCkwheat flour, potato flour, sweet
potato flour and bean flour. With
this list to choose from the house
wives should experience little diff
Guilty in choosing substitutes of the
required weight to allow them to pur-
chase enough wheat flour for their
immediate needs.
The ruling will no doubt result in
manufacturers putting up their flour
in smaller packages, as, in fact, many
are now doing. 1t will also result in
cutting down the use of wheat flour
and also the purchasing of flour in
larger quantities. Many people who
have been boarding wheat flour will
be forced to purchase in smaller
quantities when their present supply
is exhausted.
The ruling is just another way in
which the fact that we are at war is
being brought home to the American
people.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-01-31

A. Marsh, of Ramona, was a bust,
ness visitor in the city today.
Miss Violet Budde returned yester.
day from several days visit with
friends in Sioux Falls.
For Rent. Two furnished rooms,
suitable for light housekeeping. In.
quire over Hanson's jewelry store.
The family of H. b. Boyer. north
of the city, recently poisoned by eat
ing raw pork sausage, have all recov-
cred.
Miss Cora Rooster has returned to
the city and taken her former posi-
ton with the Paulis Dry Goods com
pany.
M. d. McGillicuddy, the Junius
merchant, spent the day in the city
t~ransacting business and calling or
friends.
The Foreign Missionary society OF
the NJ. f. church will meet Friday af,
ternOon, February J., with Mrs. Mel.
les. Lady friends as we'll as members
are invited.
K. Paulis, of the Paulis d. G.. Co.
leaves next week for New York tc
select new spring styles in women's
apparel. Leave your special orders
now
Thermometers at 7 o'clock this
morning registered % below zero
and with the air filled with fine snow
outdoor travel was anything blu
pleasant.
The annual meeting of the Mad
ison Merchants association will b,
held at s o'clock this evening in tn,
association rooms. Luncheon will b.
served at $50. A large attendant,
is desired.
The Red Cross executive commit
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-01-31
IMPERIAL THEATER
A GREAT PLAY TO BE PRESENT
ED NEXT MONDAY EVE
MING.

Quo Vadis," the one grand opera
of the photoplay," will be shown at
the Imperial theater on Monday, Feb
ruary 4.
Quo Vadis" needs no introduction
to the American public who will well
come its temperance in a revised
and elaborate form with interest and
pleasure.
For beauty, for perfection of detail
and perspective, for dramatic inter
est, religious and historical value
Quo Vadis" has never been equalled,
and at this time it will have a new
and intimate appeal.
We are living in the midst of a
stupendous world crisis, such as is de-
picted in Quo Vadis." We are ex
periencing as a people a great spirit
ual awakening, ven as Rome did in
the days of the last of the Caesars.
Quo Vadis" contains so much that
is applicable to our own lives and
times that no one in the city, young
or old, should miss the opportunity
of seeing it.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-01-31
fire WARMING
INSURANCE COMMISSIONER Is.
SUES WARNING To FIRE
DEPARTMENTS.

Pierre, Jan. 31.-Special: State
Insurance Commissioner w. N. Van
Camp sends out the following to the
people of the state: Every city and
town in South Dakota is menaced by
the imminent possibility of a general
conflagration. The recent severe cold
weather has produced a condition Of
gravest menace Several fires in the
state disclosed the fact that the water
hydrants were frozen and little could
be done to combat the flames. 1t is
imperative that hydrants near grain
elevators be ready at all times to give
a good account of themselves. Many
winter fires are caused by ill-advised
attempts to thaw frozen water pipes
never use a blow torch. To wrap
oil soaked rags around frozen water
pipes and set them on fire is worse
than folly--it is incendiarism. In
stead wrap frozen section of pipes
with cotton cloth and saturate with
boiling water. If this does not bring
relief send for a plumber. Every fire
department should be sure that every
hydrant Is ready to do its duty. Hose,
nozzles and chemicals should all be
ready for instant use. Remember that
the deep snow through which you
will have to make your u puts you
to a big disadvantage in the battle
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-01-31
SMALLPOX ISOLATION
STATE LAW IN REGARD TO THE
DISEASE.

The attention Of the citizens of
Lake county is called to the observ-
ance of the state law governing
smallpox, which is as follows:
Regulation No. Calculation
Any person suffering from smallpox
shall be isolated in a special room set
aside for that purpose, and from
which all unnecessary furnishings
have been removed.
The attending physician, or where
no physician is in attendance, the
head of the family shall Immediately
report to the superintendent of the
county board of health the existence
of any case of smallpox that he may
have under his care, or in his house
hold, the state of his or her condi-
ton and his or her place of dwelling,
and he shall also at once securely
fasten in a conspicuous place upon
the front of the dwelling in which
said smallpox exists, a plaCard
stating that persons having smallpox
or who have not recently been vac
cinated or previously had smallpox
will not be permitted to leave the
premises. The placard must be kept
on the house until at least fourteen
days after the appearance of the dis
ease in the last case in said family
or household. Distinction after
smallpox is not necessary, but thor
o,,rl ,1,, vrfpp a nd nfrsnu 10 rnnttiroA
Regulation No. 64.-All persons
who have been exposed to smallpox
shall be ~vaccinated unless they have
previously had smallpox or have been
successfully vaccinated within sever
years. All persons refusing to be
~vaccinated shall remain isolated for a
period of fourteen days.
Regulation No. Oscillation is de-
fined TO mean and include.
(a) Complete separation of the
person sick with the communicable
disease and of those attendant upon
him, from all other persons on the
premises, in a room screened against
flies and mosquitoes.
(b) Prohibition of entrance to
and exit from a building except
against certain members OF the fami-
ly authorized by the health authori-
ties under certain definite restric-
lions. Persons permitted ingress and
egress under this regulation, who do
not come in contact with the sick,
may go about their occupations, pro-
viding they do not bring them in con-
tact with assemblages OF children.
They must also refrain from visiting
places of amusement, worship or edu-
cation.-Dr. J. NJ. Duff, Supt. County
Board of Health.