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The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-06-29
Governor of North Dakota Is Sue.
CesSful in the State Primary
Contest.
JOHN BAER DEFEATED
Congressman From the First District
Is Beaten by Henry Wick of Cav
alters. j. Doyle Nominated
by Democrats for Governor.

Bismarck, N. d., June 2S.-Latest
returns from the primaries indicate
that Frazier has won by majority
of 5000 to 5000 over Steen.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-06-29
New SUGAR Restrictions.

Washington, June 27-Regulations
for carrying out the new restrictions
upon sugar consumption by CONNER
cial users effective July 1, were made
public today by the Food administra-
tion. The new restrictions will ap-
portion the 100000 tons OF sugar
IN sight for the SIX months begin.
ming July / on the basis Of three
pounds per capita monthly in order
OF supply the needs Of the Allies and
OF the American troops. The appor.
tionmenf Is about double the com.
rulsory sugar ration Of the Allies.
America Opens Largest Hospital.
New York, June 28.-The largest
base hospital in the world has been
opened by the government at Fox
Hills, Staten Island, for the treatment
OF soldiers. 1t covers IL acres. cost
100000 has stan OF $50 and tt
equipment includes theatre with .
seating capacity Of $500.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-08-08
Allies viii Not Trade
In Belgium, Says London

London C%hronicle-A point which
should not be overlooked in Herr Won
Kuhlmann's reichstag speech Is his
persistence in regarding Belgium as
a pawn for Germany to bargain with
He will give 1t up. but only in ex-
change for something else. This at
titude is wholly indefensible from the
standpoint of international right. The
attack on Belgium, a gratuitous on
slaught on a peaceful and unoffend-
ing ~neighbor, was (apart altogether
from the neutrality guarantee) a
crime destructive of the society Of
nations. II must be undone and atom
ed for ESQ far as 1t can bel uncondi-
tionally. We may bargain about any
thing else, but TO bargain about that
would simply be to ~consecrate the
crime. Until Germany recognizes
this. It will be OF little use to discuss
ANYTHING with her. The point Is our
prerequisite; not because we have
the least wish to stand on form, but
because there is vastly more than a
formality in st-nothing less, indeed
han the very ROOT and foundation OF
all that the allies are fighting for"
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-08-08
White and Dark Soldiers
In The Training Camps

Union Pacific r. r.. Press Bureau
"A special train, one OF many. pulled
into Funston last week bearing sew
eral hundred colored men of the pres
emit draft. Enthusiastic TO a degree.
they could be heard cheering long be-
fore their train ran up to the station.
As they marched out and lined up to
be checked In, hundreds Of their fell
lows already in uniform. veterans
of several weeks training, gathered to
match them "ah hey, ycn's s-sine %
git yours! AS you wuh. Onettwo-
three-four" and similar remarks
greeted them and they marched of to
the tune OF an unmefciful guying.
They took It all in good humor and
gave as good as they took. Those
are the happiest birds on earth" re-
marked a white sergeant attached as
instructor to the colored troops.
They're laughing and joking all or
the time, but by golly, they make good
soldiers"
The white men, of whom over If
teen thousand are coming in his
draft, arrive differently. They come
in with less noise. although an occa-
sional continguent breaks forth. The
majority, however detrain quietly line
up in a fashion which, IN many cases,
shows previous home training n
march OF to their barracks In a bust
ness-rke, matter-of-facts way. They
are as different in temperament as In
color, these new drafted men. The
white boys have the attitude OF having
thought this thing over Of having
seen their friends go, and now that
they are On their way Of meaning
business. And they too, make good
soldiers.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-08-08
A Strange Accident
Causes Mothers Death

Montrose, S. d., July 31.-Playing
with her four year old son In the yard
of her home at Montrose last week,
Mrs. Frank Wheeler stepped back
w!th 6 smile as the child cried look
out Mama, I'm going to jump on you
And as she stepped. she fell to the
ground. The baby made good his
word and landed s~quarely on the abb
domen OF his mother, as she lay pros
trate. Mrs. Wheeler died at midnight
last night at McKennan hospital while
four other children, ranging from two
tn 10 years OF age. are left motheriass
by the strange accident.
Mrs. Wheeler was only 80 years OF
age and devoted to her children. When
the little ones were romping in the
yard, she spent as much time with
them as her duties would permit.
And when last Thursday the little boy
asked her to play with him. shc quick
ly consented.
A small shed, only a few feet from
the ground. gave the child a hiding
place and when he appeared at one
end and laughingly threatened to
Jump down on his mother. she COM
menced to back out OF the way. when
she tripred.
Mrs. Wheeler raj brought to the
hospital when her injuries failed to
respond to my treatment and 1t was
but a few hours when death ensued
The remains will be taken back Il
Montrose for burial by the husband
| and other relatives.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-08-08
DRAFT AGE IS TO As
new SERVICE BILL
Boys Of IS to be Called Last Say Ad-
mlnlstrati0n Leaders

Washington, Aug. 3,-Providinf
draft ages OF Is to As. the new army
bill, going before congress Monday
aings an American challenge to the
| Hun that W e are prepared to enlist
every abIebodied man in the country
IL necessary to win the war.
Senator q. e. Chamberlain, chair.
man Of the senate military committee
announced today that he would intro
duce the bill in the senate Monday
Simultaneous action will be taken In
the house by Representative H. 8
Dent, chairman of the house commit
tee. Both committees will begin work
on the bill at once and will pribably
be able to report it when congress
reconvenes Aug. "a.
The new ages as recommended by
Secretary OF War N. ID. Baker. practi-
caiiy put every ablebodied man in the
country on a work or fight" basis.
General e. III Crowder, Senator Cham
Fberlain and Secretary Baker are in
entire accord regarding It's provisions,
May Provide 4,000,00 Army
An immense new reservoir of man
power is provided by the bill.
Senator Chamberlain said he believ-
ed there would be ample material to
provide from 100000 to 1000, 900
men abroad.
And an equal force at home should
any such huge army be necessary.
ct follows the Irrational policy OF
the United States, in making every
physically fit man between the ages of
IS to As liable to military duty" he
said in discussing the bill.
at is the age limit ! have com
mended from the start, and from
which / have never deviated. There
may be opposition to some extent, but
in my opinion this will not be as
great as many have supposed
Call Youngest Men Last
Secretary Baker said tonight that the
bill is so arranged that the 1878 year
old men would be called last. Class
1 men from 10 to As would be drawn
unfortunately, he said.
Senator Chamberlain. himself. Is OF
the opinion that the Is year olds will
never be reached, while he Doubts
that very many above 81 will be call
ed for actual fighting duty unless a
great emergency should arise.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-08-08
A DARK OUTLOOK
Seen BY TEUTON
On Wars 4th Anniversary German
Newspapers Appear Depressed

London. Aug. "A Zurich dispatch
to the Chronicle says on the anniver,
sary Of the outbreak of the war few
German papers commented on the
general situation. Only the Journals
OF the party on the left speak in de.
pressed terms of the fact after four
years of wal and terrible suffering
there is no possibility of a conclusion
because the pan-Germans continue
powerful.
Theodore Wolff writes with wonder
full raillery on collapse of the system
OF pan-German blunders on the sub
ject of America and the submarine
war, and recalls Frederick the Great
after SO many victories, had to de-
maEd peace. He asserts the people
are resigned.
British Fleet Does @Nothing1
Captain Persius says the British
feet has done nothing I'm four years
OF war. Progressive Deputy Hauss-
man. commenting on the political sit
uation after the departure of Kuehl-
mann, advises the government to
make great changes In its foreign
policy and German political ideas
generally, for Germany is on a vol
cano that will not delay to erupt and
overflow the whole sytem.
The Munich Augsberger Abendzeit-
ung says with chagrin the dismember-
ment of Russia has not brought the
desired result. for all the provinces OF
the Germanic federation are disput-
ing about distribution Of dominion
over territories taken from Russia.
Bavaria never will agree to Prussia
taking the lions share. Saxony wish
es to annex Lithuania. The Prussian
agarians desire to monopolize all and
found a great and irresistible medic
val Prussia.
Cries for Annexation
The Deutsche Tageszeitung says do
nestle perils would be greater than
ever II a nonannexationist peace were
concluded, because the people would
take the crown and the military lead
ers would be held responsible for the
unlucky war. Austrian Journals re-
call how much Austria desires peace
bat il is impossible to obtain 1t.
The Arbeiter Zeitung points out af-
ter four years of war the annexation
list ministry exists and does not pro-
claim acceptable conditions, and says
the socialists will do all government
leaders will to conclude a humane
peace.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-08-08
German Paper Predicts
Allies Win in Russia

Amsterdam, Aug. 3.-The Cologne
volkszeitung says:
with the taking Of Ekaterinburg
by the Czech Slovaks goes the last
railway link between the Moscow
soviet and serberia. TIE plans OF
the Czech Slovaks aim at the cut
ting Of all communications with Mos
COW. and they reckon that the nse
quent hunger Of the masses in Mos
COW and Petrograd will have its ef-
feet.
"It is highly doubtful IL the bolshe-
Wiki can master The situation. and
there Is no use shutting cne's eyes
to the fact that the fruits of the En-
tente begin to ripen. at least as a ~
their next and immediate aim, the
overthrow Of the bolshevik is con-
cerned."
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-08-08
COUNTY NEWS
BY CORRESPONDENTS
News Notes and Personal Items Of In.
terest Over the County
VAYLAED


N. III. Wedmore arrived Saturday
from Tabor. South Dakota to stay
some time with his sister Mrs. w. f..
Cook.
Miss Nora Carr departed last Thurs
day for Bowdle, S. o., where she will
visit a week or ten days with former
school mates.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Gray and two
daughters OF Highmore visited in
vayland Sunday with Mrs. Gray's
sister Mrs. Barbara Barbour.
Mrs. Ora Carr and children .iepart-
ed for their home at Aberdeen after
spending a couple of weeks with rela-
tives In Gilbert township.
We are sorry to report the serious
illness the past week Of Mrs. Louis
Borkhuis, Sr. Her condition al this
writing is not much improved.
Word has been received here re-
Gently OF the birth on July % OF a son
to Mr.. and Mrs. G. v. Gardiner OF
Rec Heights, formerly OF Vayland.
Some of the farmers about ten
miles south were losers on account OF
a heavy hail storm which visited that
locality Saturday night. Those who
lost most heavily as reported thus far
are John Kanaly and Christ Graner.
Matt Heller or north Hand was
among u quota of draft men who de
parted this Tuesday evening for train
ing camp In California.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-08-08
Dakota Wesleyan On
Accredited School List

Editor Miller Press: Dear Sir
Will you please find room for the fol-
lowing extract from a letter receiv-
ed In answer to an inquiry made by
me Of office of ID. w. U.
There seems to be some misappre-
hention on the part of some people
in South Dakota as to the rating OF
Dakota Wesleyan University. In or
der to correct any error that could
have arisen /, hereby. certify that
Dakota Wesleyan University is. on
the accredited list Of colleges and
secondary schools Of the North Gen.
trail Association"
Signed: G. ". Gilliland.
Thanking you for your valuable
space and your kindness In his mat
ter. / am very respectfully yours.
Robert e Tarleton.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-08-08

Reports are coming from eastern
towns where the use Of the auto
truck is now becoming very general.
In some localities regular trips are
being made between towns on regular
roads. Any goods or articles are car
rfed either way for a reasonable fee.
At other towns a livery is established
where some firm puts In two or three
trucks to haul for hire. in town or
country. Many observers believe that
in I'VE years practically all hauling
will be done by auto trucks where
roads will permit their use.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-08-08

Blunt Advocate-wm. O'Day's car
was overturned on the Black and Yei-
low trail Ave miles east Of Blunt,
Thursday. and he was pinned beneath
breaking his right arm and dislocat-
ing his shoulder. He "a unable to
e~xtricate himself and vas found and
brought to town an hour later by A.
". Wilson and family. He was given
attention a. soon as possible and on
Tuesday he went to Pierre for x-ray
examination and b staying at the hos
pita,.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-08-08
Seven Men Leave Tuesday
For Camp Fremont, Calf

The last county quota Of draft men
consisted Of seven, two of whom were
class / men and five volunteers from
the 1918 registry. The first two arc
from the old draft. Following is th'
list. who took the train at Miller fol
Camp Fremont, California. Tuesday
Matt Heller
Ralph Carter
Lyell Kenyon
Carl Meyer
Gottlieb Bonk
Edward Murphy
Leo Kruse
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-08-08
German Rush
TOESCdpe Capture
Story of the First Great Drive Engaged in
By Americans

turned the roads into ~quagmires
The hard going hampered the Ger.
mans more than 1t did the Americans
as the enemy had much heavy artill-
cry to move, while only our lighter
pieces are trying to keep pace with
the infantry.
Fires Mark bath Of Hun Retreat
The sky to the north was dotted
here and there today with columns
Of black smoke, where additional
fires had been set by the Huns. The
rain continued internationally through
the early hours Of the morning, dam
pening everything but the spirits of
our men.
The boche retreat explains the
terrific air fighting owe the German
lines Thursday. Enemy planes VIC
iously attacked all Allied observation
and Photographic machines. endea-
voring to drive them back and Prevent
them from obtaining any informa-
ton concerning the preparations for
withdrawal. Air fighting was prac-
tically constant for nine hours. dur
ing which a great number Of boche
machines we're brought down i'm
flames.
Enormous Boot Falls to Allies
Paris, Aug. g. Unofficial reports
which reached Paris from the front
tonight state large bodies of retreat
ing German troops are now making
their way back across the Vesle and
every hour makes 1t more and more
evident that the enemy's retreat will
extend at least to the Aisne. Vigor-
ousIy pressed by the pursuing Allies
the enemy's troops are at many points
boiling precipitately, burning villages
and stores where they have time. but
leaving behind an enormous amount
Of valuable booty of all kinds.
The Allies are so close behind that
our cavalry are now rapidly an
preaching the Vesle all along the line
from Serges west Of Braisne. to the
outskirts of Bazocnes.
so villages are Recovered
More than so villages have been re.
covered by the Allies since yesterday,
the communique said. In an advance
that reached more than six miles at
some points.
Battlefront dispatches reported the
Germans retreat was SO rapid that the
Americans were unable to maintain
contact with the enemy. only rear
guard actions being fought.
The German war office in its Sat
urday communicate, referring to the
retreat Friday said:
"The success of the crown princes
army in Thursdays battle contribut-
ed to the success Of yesterdays move
ments, the enemy directing artillery
fire at our old fighting zone till early
this morning"
In Picardy the Germans made a
further retirement to the east bank
of tho Ancre near Albert, Field Mar
shall Haig reported.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-08-08
100 Acres In Aurora Co.
Sells For $40 Per Acre

White Lake, Aug. 2.-One OF the
largest real estate transactions ever
completed in Aurora county was
closed last week when Frank Ksecer
sold seven quarter sections OF land
five miles southwest Of White Lake
for $4,000. 1t Is reported that the
purchaser paid cash for the large
tract OF land.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-08-08
Retreating Huns Burn villages

With the American Armies in
France, Aug. 3.-The boche today car
ried his retreat north Of Dravegny to
the line of the vesle river, with the
Americans in hot pursuit.
Hot resistance expected to mater
ialize from the various heights and
ridges now being encountered has not
been experienced except on a few
heights where the usual machine guns
have beer cleaned up. American
troops are following the retreating
enemy.
Big fires we're visible all day long
behind the German lines. Dense
clouds of smoke rolled up from the
region around Fismes. Fires were
reported within that town.
The entire horizon In the rear of
the German lines was black with
smoke from the dumpfires. Ameri-
can artillery hurried along the roads
TO take it's place with the advancing
soldiers.
Prepare Retreat Eight Days
A lone old woman rescued by the
Americans from D%ravegny said she
was hungry but greatly cheered when
she caught sight of the Americans
marching into the town. She said the
Germans had been preparing for eight
days to start their retirement from
this place.
American soldiers were on the
march all night long following the
fleeing enemy. They advanced a con-
siderable distance during the day.
The boche it is believed is likely
heading for a stand on the Aisne.
Quentin Rocscyclt,s grave, believed
to be in Chamery, has not yet been
found.
The continued French advance on
both sides has speeded up h Ger
man retreat to such extent that no
contact has been reported with the
enemy in the past several hours. ex-
cept isolated real guard actions
American and French artillery is
rapidly moving up now and firing on
the fleeing boches.
Great numbers OF additional prison.
ers and machine guns taken have not
been counted.
German dead fairly carpet the re-
gion through which the Americans
are advancing. In addition, carefully
laid out boche cemeteries are eucoun-
tered in the fields and beside the
roads on ev~eryshand.
The boches were destroying every
thing possible in their way-villages,
ammunition stores-but their retire
ment has been so rapid they have
been forced to curtail much OF this
work.
Machine Gums StOrmed by Americans
The last serious resistance encoun-
tered by the Americans was In the
wooded region neal Chamery uour
miles a 8 OF Fere en- Tardenois).
Strongly defended machine gun posi-
lions there were stormed by stout
northern woodsmen, aided by farm
era. clerks and men who formerly
worked at all kinds of jobs In the
north and middlewest. The freak
came when these defenses were car
ried Yesterday. Last night the sky
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-08-08
Americans Hold Fismes

With the American Army on the
Aisne-Marne Front, Aug. 6.--With
their backs to the Aisne the Germans
continued preparations today for what
may be either q stiff resistance to
give them more time for further with
drawal. or for a definite stand.
The little force of men who were
sent into Fismes still maintains its
foothold, altko. 1t is not yet across
the river. which flows thru the ex-
treme north portion OF the town.
Numerous efforts have been made
to retake the position, but In every
instance the accuracy OF the .Ameri-
can fire, both of the supporting ar
tiIlery and the small arms of the in
fantry within 1t, drove back the ene-
my.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-08-08
Americans Capture Guns

With the American Army on the
vesle. Aug. Elm the capture of Fis-
mes the American troops took seven
teen guns. Some of the German artil-
lerymen also were captured
Evening star., 1918-07-16
Deaths Reported.

> The following deaths have been reported to
the health department in the last twenty four
hours:
George Leishear. "a years, 6ibley Hospital
Luzia Nits. s3 years. 2os I'd street southeast.
Florence 4. Helvestine. Sc years. 23s I'd
street northeast.
Anna ]. Paine. y years. s114 ssth street
Faye r. humphrey. % years. 5o4 wardman
Molly Mcbride. 70 Year,. Home for Aged
Charles r. Baesseu. "a year,. soss 18th
Betty stern. n ,e.rs. 1901 Wyoming ave-
George ". Davis. 70 years. Connecticut
apartments Connecticut avenue northwest.
Annie Miller. "A years. Anacostia road
Francis M. Koran. So years. Providence
Dorothy N. nps. 10 years. go 10Th street
Edwin K. Hines. months. 4s7 18th street
Preston Rowe, months. Pierce Mil road,
Mary Joice. 4 months. Providence Hospital.
Charles B. Easton. is days. 7o5 ID street
Jean King. IS hours. Providence Hospital.
Infant of Herbert and Virginia Schumann,
II days, sibley Hospital.
MARY J. Davis. 10 years. Home for Aged
Margaret Ross. a years. 400 Bl.nds eour,
Ruth Harris. year.. 1916 L street north
west.
Laura Chapman. - years, Washington Asy-
lum Hospital
Annie Csomwell. % years. Washington Asy-
lum Hospital.
Lealervelt Williams. II years. Washington
Asylum Hospital.
odel Robinson. months. ia Columbia road
Theodore Newman. 1 month. 854 x street
southwest.
Elnora Lomax. IL months. 1 Fort Totten
road.
Elsie @. Wan. 10 beurs. es07 Olive avenue,
214 G street southwest.
Evening star., 1918-07-16

homo at New York to the mountains
Of North Carolina. and will stop for
a short visit with the Secretary Of
the Navy and Mrs. Daniels.
Evening star., 1918-07-16

shur Moorhead. Mr.. Roberts 10 q
member Of the food administration
and is stationed at Washington.
Mr.. James q. Blaine. tr.. has leased
for the summer tho Daisy cottage in
Gibson avenue. Newport.
Mr.. Blaine has been living here for
some months. engaged in Red Cross
work.
Mrs. Alfred Anson. who recently
opened her cottage at Bar Harbor for
the summer, Is chairman Of the sur
gtcal dressings department of the
Red Cross chapter there and is devot-
ing much time daily to the work con-
nected with It.
Mr.. Duncan Phillips. has leased for
the season Little Garm, in the Berk-
shires.
| Mr.. and Mrs. Fisher c. Bafly of
Chicago and Phi1adelphfa have taken
a house at 2272 Cathedral avenue,
Mr.. Baily is in the ofice Of the
Quartermaster general His sisters en-
gagement to Lieut.. Magruder Dent of
Alexandria has just been announced.
Mrs. Charles Sidney Haight, wife
Of Col. Haight. U. 8. A.. and their
children are motoring from Wash
ington to Lenox. Mass, where they
will pass tho remainder of the season
with her mother. Mrs. George w.
Folsom.