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The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-12-13
Keen Interest Shown in Europe
at Coming Address to the
American Army.
LOCATION IS UNKN0WN
Allied Nations Hope to Gain From
Speech a More Definite Idea of
Wilson's Exact Position on
Vital Points.
PRESIDENTS SHIP is
NEARING FRENCH PORT

Brest, France, Dec. 13.- The =
George Washington, bearing Pres :"
ident Wilson and his party, w-o a
coo miles out from Rrest when it =
last reported by wireless. The big =
steamer was making IS knots, ow- :
s. ing to the heavy seas, but was
expected to arrive on schedule, +
late Friday, as the result of its =
shortened course. There was y
y heavy fog and drizzIe of rain off "
shore.
- 4
Paris, Dec 13.-President Wilson
will make an address to the American
troops soon after his arrival in
France. 1t is expected to be one OF
the most important delivered during
his stay in Europe and is being looked
forward to by Europeans, who hope to
gain from it a more definite idea of
the Presidents exact position regard,
ing many vital points.
Place Not Determined.
1t is certain the President will make
this speech at the American front, but
at what place has not been determined
The President it is announced, will
visit devastated districts in France
and, although present plans are tenta
tive, all depending on his personal
wishes. the trip may take him into
former German territory.
Visits to Metz and Strassburg are
extremely probable.
President Wilson will lunch with
President Poincare on Saturday, soon
after his arrival. The plans for Sun
day have not yet been made known
On Monday President Wilson will hold
a reception in the Paris city hall, to
which a host of officials have been in,
vited.
President Wilson will visit Italy, but
no date has been .xed A hundred in
vitations or more for the President tc
visit various places in France and the
Allied countries are being received
daily.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-12-13
ASKS CONGRESS
TO EXTEND Time
Director General McAdoo Recon-
mends Retaining Railways
for Five More Years.
DATE IS JAN. |, 1924
Main Reasons Are to Take Question
Out of Politics and Give Time for
Carrying Out Program of
Improvement.

Washington, Dec. 13.-Director Gen
eral McAdoo has recommended to
Congress extension of the period of
government control of railroads for
five years, until Jan. l, 1924.
Advantages of this, Mr.. McAdoo
said, are that it would take the rail
road question out of politics for the
present, give time for carrying out an
extensive program of improvement and
provide opportunity for a fair test of
unified control TO indicate the per-
manent solution of the railroad prob
lem
''The President has given me per-
mission to say that this conclusion ac-
cords with his own view of the mat
ter" Mr.. McAdoo said.
The letter was addressed to Senator
Smith of South Carolina, and Repre-
sentative Sims, chairmen, respectively
of the Senate and House interstate
commerce committees.
Holds Private Control HurtfuI.
Mr.. McAdoo explained that to con
tinue government operation for 21
months after formal declaration of
peace under present conditions would
mean disruption of morale among em.
ployes and officers and could not en-.
able the government to go ahead with
improvements and purchase the equip
ment.
Another alternative, the prompt re-
turn of the railroads to private control,
without legislation to permit elimina-
ton of the old wasteful competition,
would be "hurtful alike to the public
interests and to the railroads them
selves" he said, "and the difficulty
of obtaining immediate legislation pro-
viding a permanent solution is appar.
ent.
Program Could Be Completed.
There is one, and to my mind only
one, practicable and wise alternative"
Mr. McAdoo continued, "and that is
to extend the period OF federal control
from the one year and nine months
provided by the present law to Ave
years or until the first day OF January,
1924.
This extension would take the rail-
road question out Of politics for a rea.
sonable period. II would give COM
posure to railroad officers and en-
ployes.
1T would admit of the preparation
and carrying out of comprehensive
program of improvements Of the rail
roads and their terminal facilities
which would immensely increase the
efficiency OF the transportation ma
chine.
1T would put back of the railroads
the credit Of the United States in the
five year period so that the financing
of these improvements could be sue
cessfplly carried out
Time for Permanent Solution.
1T would offer the necessary oppor-
tunity under proper conditions to test
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-12-13

the value of unified control and the ex-
perience thus gained would of itself
indicate the permanent solution OF the
railroad problem.
"The American people have a right
to this test. They should not be de.
MED it. Ii is to their interest 1t
should be done. In my opinion 1t Is
the only practicable and reasonable
method of determining the right solu-
ton of this grave economic question"
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-12-13
More Units Ordered Home.

Washington, Dec. 13.-Additional or.
CARNATIONS designated by General
Pershing for early return home were
announced by the War department as
follows: Meteorological section signal
corps; batteries A, B, C. ID, and +,
and headquarters company, supply
company and headquarters unit of the
Forty-eighth resiment coast artillery
corps; First battalion 814th Pioneer
infantry (colored); 172nd and 174th
aero sQuadrons; 116th. 3o1st and 31eth
trench motar batteries.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-12-13
Americanization viii Continue.

New YORK, Dec. 13.-Americaniza
tion of enemy-owned property will be
continued until peace is proclaimed,
and possibly even longer, said A.
Mitchell Palmer, alien property Gus
todian, in an address here. This policy
of Americanization which he asserted
had snatched away q knife 1t the
throat OF America" would destroy the
far-reaching German hold on Ameri-
can industry and assure American
manufacturers fair competition In theiy
own and foreign markets.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-12-13
INVITATION IS CANCELLED
German Cabinet Asks Russian RadI-
Gals to Stay At Home.

Berlin, Dec. 13.-The German cabi-
net has sent wireless message to the
Russian government asking 1t not to
send a delegation to Berlin for con-
ference planned for Dec. 16. The rea-
son given was the present situation
in Germany"
The Russian Bolshevist delegates
were invited by the executive commit
tee OF the soldiers and workmen's
council against the wishes of the cabi-
net.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-12-13
France Wants German Ships.

Paris, Dec. 13.-F'irst consideration
should be given France In the distri
button of the German commercial feet
the Echo de Paris contends. 1t COM
ments on the bad state of the French
marine, the disparity between the
French seizures of enemy shipping and
those of the other Allies, and the in
feriority of France as regards ship
ping construction brought about by the
military necessities of the Allies, OF
which large share in supplying was
assumed by French industries.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-12-13
Tells Prussian Guards on Their
Return to Berlin From War
Front.
.RE|CHSTAG. MAY MEET
DR.. SoH, Minister of Foreign Affairs,
Resigns From Cabinet-First
American Officers Arrive in
6erlIn-Huns Want "Quiet"

Berlin, Dec. 13.-Dr. w. S. Solf, min.
lister of foreign affairs, has handed in
his resignation, which has been ac-
cepted by the cabinet. The foreign
minister's retirement does not come
as a surprise, as his relations with
the independent socialist wing of the
Ebert-Haase cabinet reached the
straining point some time ago.
May Convoke Reichstag.
Berlin, Dec. 13.-The German cab
met, anticipating a refusal by the
Allies to deal with the present gov
ernment and the soldiers and work
mems council, according to the Tal =
blatt of Berlin, is considering convok-
ing the reichstag to give the govern
ment a parliamentary basis. The
reichstag session, the Tageblatt says,
may be expected to begin next week
U. S. Officers Reach Berlin.
Berlin, Dec. 13.-Brigadier General
Harries and Lieutenants Gaillard and
Schelling of the American commission
for the repatriation Of war prisoners,
have arrived in Berlin. They were
the first American officers to arrive in
Berlin since the signing of the armis-
tice They had a 25-hour ride from
Spa, Belgium, the former German
headquarters.
Says Army lis Unbeaten.
Copenhagen, Dec. 13.-Berlin's ~
come to the Prussian Guard was II.
emn rather than triumphant, accord
ing to Berlin advices received here
AS no steps to control traffic had been
taken, many persons were injured
when the vanguard of troops passed
through Brandenburg gate. Frederick
Ebert, the premier, welcomed the sol
diers.
Army Support Asked.
He declared, it is said, that a new
government had been established in
Germany and that the army would be
its strongest support.
in behalf of the troops, a sergeant
replied to the effect that the watch,
word now must be Quiet" He said
that the soldiers desired the convening
Of the national assembly at the earli
est possible moment, and did not want
to be led away from the secure path
of quiet and order by DR.. Karl Lieb
knecht or other dreamers."
Premier Ebert's speech to the sol
diers is reported as follows:
Your deeds and sacrifices are unex
ampled. No enemy overcame you
Only when the preponderance of our
opponents in men and material grew
ever heavier did we abandon the
struggle.
Invasion Declared Prevented.
"You endured indescribable suffer.
ings, accomplished Incompatible deeds
and gave year after year proofs OF
your unshakable courage. You pro-
tected the homeland from invasion
sheltered your wives, children and
parents from flames and slaughter and
preserved the nations workshops and
fields from devastation.
With deepest emotion the home
land thanks you. You can return with
heads erect. Never have men done OF
suffered more"
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-12-13
SIX KILLED IN EXPLOSION
Accident Occurs On the Armored
Cruiser Brooklyn.

Washington, Dec. 13.-Six men of
the armored cruiser Brooklyn were
killed and 80 others injured, several
seriously, in an explosion of coal dust
aboard the vessel, at Yokohama, Ja-
pan, where 1t was coaling.
The Brooklyn was not damaged, and
court Of inquiry has been called to
investigate the explosion.
The Brooklyn was the flagship of
Rear Admiral Schley in the battle of
Santiago in 1898, and is one of the
most famous ships in the navy
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-12-13
German Conditions ovsrdrawn.

Washington, Dec. 13. While the
State department declined to Be
specific as to its information concern
ing Germany. It inttmated that condi-
tions In that nation. are not % bad .
painted. This government Is wAtohiKg
closely the developments within Ger
many as the time approaches for -
sembly-of the national soviet congress.
This body, a. already pointed out. vii
sst date for elections. Il proba1ly
Will undertake also to lay down sono
basis for the future Of the nation
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-12-13
AMERICAN ISOLATION GONE
Secretary Daniels Speaks at Banquet
i'm Baltimore

Baltimore, Dec 13. The day of
isolation in the United States has
passed for good or ill, and ! profound.
ly believe it is for good. This republic
must concern itself with every problem
that touches the people of every por-
tion Of the world"
This was the declaration of Jose
phus Daniels, secretary of the navy, In
an address at banquet given here by
the Southern Commercial club in
honor of the diplomatic representa-
tives of the nations associated with
the United States In the world war.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-12-13
CHARGED WITH CONSPIRACY
Man and Woman Held for Stealing
Liberty Motor Plans.

Chicago Dec. 13.-Ira J. OMalley,
an aeronautical engineer, and Miss
Anna Dorm, a stenographer were in
dicted by q federal grand jury here
charged with conspiracy to obtain in
formation about aircraft construction
used in the national defense.
Miss Dorm was employed inf an au-
tomobile plant In Detroit and is ac-
cused by the government of having for
warded to O'Malley at his Office In
Chicago set of plans for the Liberty
motor.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-12-13
Government Rail Ownership Opposed.

Chicago, Dec. 13.-Resolutions op-
posing government ownership of rail-
ways bur favoring federal control were
adopted by the Illinois Manufacturers
were passed calling upon Congress to
enact such legislation as will permit
combinations of manufacturers and
tradc agreements designed for the pro-
lection and development OF business
and which are not intended to elm
mate competition or to create .
monopoly.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-12-13
GERMAN MARK DEPRECIATEs
Value Has Fallen Below AZ to the
British Pound

London, Dec. 13.-The value OF the
German mark has fallen below AZ to
the British pound. Before the war
the mark was worth approximately
one shilling, or 20 marks to the pound
At Copenhagen on Dec. 42.28 marks
could be obtained for one pound ster-
ling; at Christiania 4208 marks for
a pound; Stockholm, 41.5, and at Berne
41.0S. At Stockholm the rate of ex-
change on the Austrian kronen has
fallen to 1920 to the pound sterling.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-12-13
BALL MAGNATES WILL MEET
National and American Owners to
Discuss Problems,

New York, Dec. 13.-The National
Baseball league went on record here
favoring a joint conference with the
American league to discuss problems
which confront the game with the re-
turn to peace conditions. A telegram
to this effect was sent to each of the
American league owners and to Presi-
dent Ban Johnson at Chicago.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-12-13
CROP WORTH S5,4O2, ,936, 900
Value of Combined Wheat and Corn
Yield for 1918.

Washington, Dec. 13. - American
farmers raised a combined wheat and
corp crop this year worth $5,402,936,-
900 in their efforts to feed the world,
government crop experts estimated
Under guaranteed price, wheat acre
age increaed 14,O21, 900, willie the corn
acreage and yield decreased. The
wheat crop alone, at war prices, show
ed an increase in value over the FIVE
year average Of s1,073,352, 900.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-12-13

DYNAMITE SAVES CAMP DIX
Fire 10 Halted BY Blowing Up Arcade
Duijdlno.

Wrightstown. N. J., Dec. 1s. - a
whole business block in this village,
where Camp Dix is located. was swept
away by fire, believed to have been
started by an owe turned oil stove.
The fire was halted at the army the-
ater by dynaniting the Arcade build
ing, which stands next to it. The loss
Is estimated at 100000.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-12-13
U. S. NOT 70 OCCUPY BERLIN
Neither American Nor Allied Troops
to Enter Capital.

Washington, Dec. 13.-Dispatches
from Switzerland, stating that wire
less messages from the United States
indicated American troops were to oc-
cupy Berlin, were declared officially
here to be without foundation. Occu-
or Allied troops, it was pointed out,
would necessitate a change in the ar
mistice conditions. 1t is possible, it
was said, the representatives of the
American Red Cross would go to Ber-
lin, this project having been discussed.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-12-13
Chops Wood At 1o5.

John Remeau Of Goffstown, N. n.
aged one hundred and five years. cele-
brated his birthday by chopping wood
and doing other chores around the
home Of his daughter. MIR. Remeau
has his birth certificate showing he
was born in Canada on November IL
101A
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-12-13
LARGEST CASUALTY LIST
Last Consignment From Pershing
Contains 4,887 Names.

Washington, Dec. 13.-The largest
casualty list of the war has been is.
sued by the war department 1t car.
ried 4,8S7, Of which large number
were northwest and middle west
fighters.
The roll lists 3,161 fighters wounded
in action. OF this number 1,411 were
reported as severely wounded.
Other casualties announced were:
Killed in action, $50; died of wounds,
274; died of disease, 314; died of acci
dent and other causes, 32; missing in
action, 549.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-12-13
SIX TRANSPORTS IN PORT
Vessels Bring Home s,s40 American
Soldiers.

New York, Dec. 13.-Six transports
brought home to the United States
S,840 more of the troops of the Amer
lean expeditionary force. The Kroon-
land, Calamares. Adriatic, Ascanius
and Tenadores docked in New York
with 7,340 soldiers and the Canopic at
Boston with 1,500.
All these men will go to camps be-
fore being demobilized. The return
ing vessels brought also several hun
dred civilians from the war zones
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-12-13
MAY DENY FOOD TO GERMANY
Allies Demand Dissolution Of Soldiers
and Workers Councils.

Copenhagen, Dec. 13.-According to
reports from Berlin, the Entente gov.
ernments intend to refuse to send
foodstuffs to Germany until demand
for dissolution OF the soldiers and
workers councils, which they are said
to have made. is carried out The
Allies, the reports add, will reserve
the right to march into Germany.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-12-13
FLEET TOTALS 2,614 SHIPS
Shipping Board Files Its Report With
Congress.

Washington, Dec. ia total of TO-
334,196 deadweight tons comprised
Americas merchant feet Sept /. the
shipping boards report sent to Con-
gress revealed. The feet was made
up OF 1,842 steamers and tankers and
772 sailing vessels. The deadweight
capacity Of the steamers and tankers
was 8,693,579 tons.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-12-13
Asrial Mail Service Dec. is.

Washington, Dec. IL. - Aerial mail
service between New York, Cleveland
and Chicago has been ordered inaug-
urated on Wednesday, Dec. Is, the
Postoffice department announced.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-12-13
KAISER SAFE IN HOLLAND
Germany Cannot Secure Return OF
Former Emperor.

The Hague, Dec. 13. - The former
German emperor is entitled to the
right OF sanctuary in Holland, and
therefore his return to Germany can
ment made by Jonkheer Berenbruck
in the lower chamber of parliament in
a debate on the visit of the former
emperor to Holland.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-12-13
Million Case. Of InfIuenx,.

Amsterdom. Dec. 13.--It is offlcially
intimated that there are a million
cases of influenza in the Dutch East
Indies.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-12-13
BRITAIN WILL RETAIN NAVY

not Ee Given Up.
Bristol, Dec. l3.-"Wherever the re-
quest comes from, we are not going to
far as Great Britain Is concerned"
This was the declaration OF Premier
David Lloyd George at a mass-meeting
here. His statement was greeted with
cheers.
Milford chronicle., 1918-08-30
: and RECEIVERS WANT YOUR SHIPMENTS FOR 1918
THE FOLLOWING COMMISSION MERCHANTS and RECEIVER

Corn, Cob and Shelled, Wanted By
Bastian, Geo. H. 1887 z. Passayunk
Eggs, Wanted By
Nice & Schneider Co. ..6-10 S. Water
Eggs and Butter, Wanted By
Bowers, r A Company 9&11 N. Water
Macdonald, John J. Co.. .1S So. Water
Eggs, Butter and Poultry Wanted By
Fullwood. VIM NJ & Co. 1862 South
Eggs and Poultry. Wanted By
-oulbouSn Nj. L........132 Callowhill
stein. Edward P & Co.. .30S s. Front
Thurber, Stephen .......ll 5. water
Fish, Wanted by
American Fish Co Dock st. Fish Mkt
Sparks. C V & Co. 5 Dock st Fish Mkt
Fish, Snappers and CLANS Wanted BY
Clark. Stiles&CO.. II Dock st Fish Mt.
Potatoes. Sweet & White, Wanted by
Brown. Wesley ...... .1O6 Little DOCK
Poultry I!Te). Wanted by
Parsons & Bro. .224 CalloWhllI
Smell, Samuel .524 So. Znd
Rags and Paper Stock, Wanted By
lnfante Bros. 1885 S. Water
Rope and Canvas (Old), Wanted By
Chaulk, John J. & Co. 506-S S. Del. Ay
Scott. Thomas J.....774 S. Front
Milford chronicle., 1918-08-30
OVERLOOK.

A number of the farmers of this
vicinity have loaded carloads of water
melons at the station and have shipr
ped them to the city markets, where
they have received the highest prices.
A number of the young people OF
this vicinity mOtored to the RehOboth
Beach last Monday evening to a par
ty. Various games were played and
in the evening the guests were in
vited into the dining room where re-
freshments in abundance were served.
Miss Dorothy Lank of Lewes and
Miss Anna FOskey spent Saturday
with Emma W. Greene.
Paul Vincent recently spent the
week end with friends at MillsbOrO
and Salisbury.
Granville Hall of Philadelphia spent
a part of last week with Ira Hast
ings.
A number of our citizens attended
the Salisbury fair on Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Grover spent
Sunday with the latter's parents. Mr. g.
and Mrs. Harry Roach of Prime Hook
Neck.
Miss Laura Sharp is spending a few
days at Rehoboth.
Mrs. Arthur Hill has been enter
tanning friends from Delmar.
The Misses Grace and Lydia David
son of Milton spent Sunday with Miss
Francis Vincent.
Albert Davidson and son Yhulan,
of Philadelphia, mOtored here and
spent Sunday with his family.
Milford chronicle., 1918-08-30

o. F. Baker. of Bridgeville, has re-
ceived the following letter from his
son, Lawrence. who is over seas do
ing his bit for his country:
July 20, 1918.
Dear Father
Just a few lines to let you know
that l am well and having fine time.
! guess you heard about the big fight
we had Well, we just hammered
the Germans right and left. When
the big guns cracked on them you
should have seen them go. They beat
it just like a flock of young chickens
do when a big hen hawk fys down af-
ter them, so don't think hard of me
for not writing any sooner, as l am
at the front. and have not had much
time. / received a letter from Uncle
Arthur about a month ago. but have
not answered it yet, as l have been
up to the front twice. 1 guess we
will soon get relieved and go back to
a rest camp; then / can write to him
and answer the rest of the letters
have received.
When did you hear from Ernest
last. Is he still in the State? l have
not heard from him since / came over
ters in three months, but don't know
whether he has received them or not
If he has not left the States yet, write
and tell him to get a move on and
come across or the war will be over
before he gets here. / think l will
eat my Christmas dinner home. Let
us hope so, anyway.
You should see the aerOplanes
g-B - efr~ Ar~ No
and then you can see a German plane
hit the ground like a thousand bricks.
You remember Bradford and Willie
Kitchens who lived near George Syl-
vester's when we lived over in Mary
land? Well, saw Willie about three
weeks ago He is over here in X Co.
did not get TO talk to him long. He
was in Newport News the same time
that l was, but did not see him.
How is Paul and the rest of the
family getting along7 Guess Paul is
having some time. Have Walter and
Ernest Groves been called yet?
suppose your corn and other crops
are looking fine. l sure would like
to see a field of corn. There is no
corn or tomatoes grown over here,
but lots Of barley, oats, wheat, hay
anu EAaUESs anu oil hlAuo VI stun "
make wine. Every Frenchman you
see has a bottle of wine. They drink
it like water. The most of the old
men and women and little children
wear wooden shoes. Nearly all the
houses are made of stone.
Well, it is about II o'clock here,
and about o'clock back In the states,
so when you are eating your break
fast I will be eating my dinner. Tell
Paul every time he eats to eat a hot
biscuit and a plate Of beans for me.
Ha, Ha!
Well. can't write much more for
haven't any more paper. When you
write please send me some paper and
envelopes.
! don't know whether you can read
this letter or not as it IS written on
thin French paper; but If you can't
read It. keep it until get home and
! will read 1t for you all, as I am get