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The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-02-11

ed off with a silver half dollar which
sold 10 times over and brought
$3.50. At the close SAL was taken
in by those giving 81 a guess on the
total receipts of the sale.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-02-11

Fifteen tons of wild hay for sale.
Henry G.. Johnson, Route 4, Mad
ison, 10 miles south.
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THE CITY.

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Partly cloudy tonight and
Tuesday; probably rain or snow
extreme southwest portion.
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The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-02-11

Installation and work Thursday
evening, Feb. IA. Light lunch will
be served.-Paul Koepp, Lieut..
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-02-28

The speed OF the dromcdary has been
greatly exaggerated. the Arab asserting
that 1t il swiftcr than the horse. but
eight or nine miles an hour is the utmost
that il is able 20 perform. This pace,
however, it can keep up for hours.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-02-28
WILL LECTURE HERE
THURSDAY EVENING
First American to Enlist in World War
Coming Under Board of Trade
Auspices-Free Admission.

Harry Collins, the first American cit
izen to enlist III the present world war,
has been engaged by the Brattleboro
board of trade to give a lecture III the
Auditorium next week Thursday eve
ming, March I, at s clock. He will
tell the story of his life IN the trenches,
which is of surprising interest, and
the meeting will be open to the public
entirely free. The Auditorium ought
to be crowded. The date for the lee
ture was reserved by the board of trade
today
After graduating from Harvard Mr..
Collins began teaching English in
Rouen, France. The few months previ-
Gus to the bursting of the great inter
national storm he spent some time with
German physician hiking through the
Faiser s domain, but seeing the war
clouds gathering he hurried back to
Paris. The day following his arrival
war was declared and he, together with
26 other Americans, offered his serv-
icea to France.
To Mr.. Collins was first handed the
enlistment pen, whereupon he had the
honor of being the first American citi-
zen to enlist in the world war.
He was assigned to the famous For
oign Legion and thereafter participat-
ed in the principal campaigns in which
this fighting regiment distinguished IL
self above many.
He was twice wounded, once gassed
and was rescued by American Red
| Cross field workers. Covering the rear
during the disastrous Serbian retreat
his company was practically annihilat
ed, only 10 of the original company OF
ESQ men surviving, while seven of the
| 10, including Mr.. Collins, were serious
| lv wounded. In telling of the expe
riences through which he passed he is
very dramatic in action aa if he were
| again participating in the conflict.
His descriptions are vivid, and hi
entire presence and bearing dignifiet
and impressive.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-02-28
AMERICANS MAY
FIGHT IN SIBERIA
Japan Wants the Allies to
Take Part in Joint Mill
tary Operations
TROOPS MIGHT GO
FROM PHILIPPINES
Object of the Proposed Campaign to
Save Vast Stores at Vladivostok and
Along Trans Siberian Railway from
the Russians.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2S.-Japan s
move to develop the feeling of allies
toward a proposal for joint military
operations in Siberia TO keep the vast
stores at Nladivostok and along the
trans Siberian railway from falling in
to the hands of German invaders of
Russia was widely discussed today by
diplomatic officials, but all were relue-
tant to give opinions for publication.
Opinion in. London that the declara-
tion of Count Votono in the japanese
diet could only be interpreted as dee
laration that Japan was about to inter
vene, was regarded as further evidence
of the negotiations now proceeding be-
tween the co-belligerents to make the
action of an international character,
probably including the participation of
American forces
While all officials here are silent and
disposed to minimize discussion of the
subject, it Is known that changes of
opinion are going on with the object
of perfect understanding among ia
pan, the United States and the other
co-belligerents which would make the
plan of joint action wholly acceptable
to all and thoroughly define its extent
and duration.
Russian representatives here oppose
| action by the japanese in Siberia, but
| the eo-belligereAts are thoroughly
alarmed less the vast quantities Of sup
| plies piled up ri Vladivostok, bought
and paid for with American cash,
should fall into the hands of the Ger
mans.
From the tone of the discussion Of
this subject in official Washington. il
appears that while the entente govern
ments incline favorablv to a Joint cam
paign with Japan in Siberia, they are
| faced with the obstacle that practicaily
none of them has any troops or ships
available for an Asiatic campaign This
statement does not apply. however, tC
! America, which not only has some pow
| erful cruisers with large crews and ma
rlne contingents now in Asiatic waters
but in addition has about 10000 troop!
i'll the Philippines and two full battal
ions, about 900 strong, III China and OF
the railroad where they could be rushed
! quickly into Siberia.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-02-28
YOUNG APPARENTLY
ASSAULTED AT WORK
Fireman at American Building Badly
Bruised About Head-Repeatedly
Refers to 1.-The Big Fellow

Chauncey L. Young, fireman at the
American building, is at his home on
Frost street in a badly bruised eondi
tion, and ii is evident that he was as
saulted Ill the boiler room last night
He came home late at night and seemed
in partially dazed condition and did
not have his keys. His face was
bruised and swollen. Later he returned
to the boiler room.
This morning, "A no steam came from
the boiler room tenants of the build
ing telephoned 10 +. Crosby & Co. 3
office and Godfrey Crosby made an in
vestigation and found Mr. Young sit
ting in n chair in the boiler room. with
the fires out. Mr.. Young evidently was
in some pain and kept uttering the
words 1.-The big fellow and "almost
got him. \ window had been broken
and there was evidence of a tussle.
His keys were found in the boiler room.
Mr.. Young was taken to his home and
was attended by DIR. L. h. Lynch.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-02-28
Stockholders Vote Unani-
mOusly to Cut Off
One Day
E. C.. TENNEY MADE
SUPERINTENDENT
ed by Directors Discussion Favors
Concentrating Attention Largely on
Local Exhibits.

Although the Valley fair will be con-
tinued it will be two-day fair instead
of a three-day fair This was the deei-
sion of the stockholders by vote at the
annual meeting of the Valley Fair as
sociation in the Brooks House parlors
yesterday afternoon, after the reports
of officers as Published in The Reform
cr yesterday
President Oscar F. Benson was re-
elected TO that office, but Supt W A.
Shumway declined to stand for re-elee-
tion and Ebert c. Tenney was elected
in his place and Mr.. Shumway was
made assistant superintendent. The di-
rectors will appoint secretary to sue
coed Mr.. Shumway in that Office and
will appoint also an assistant secretary,
which is an additional officer.
There was general discussion of
the policy Of the fair, in which Frank
D. E. Stowe led off, after the reports
of the officers Mr.. Stowe thought too
much attention was being paid to vaude-
| vile and not enough to local exhibi-
tors, and he thought more effort should
/
| President Benson agreed with Mr.
Stowe as to making more of the local
exhibits, but said he was thoroughly
the vaudeville He said he had serious
ly considered a two-day fair.
Before further discussion of policy
". 3. Vinton moved that the chairman
appoint n committee To nominate a list
of officers. Mr.. Stowe wanted more dis
cusiion before officers were elected l.
+. Holden said he had been on the Off
cial board longer than anybody else and
wished TO resign, as he thought young
er stock would be beneficial Then he
said that in view of the present trans
portation facilities it would be wise to
make the fair more of local insritu-
tion.
Dennison Cowles asked about the cost
of labor in 1915, when the last fair was
given, and was told that 1t was $1,000.
He said everybody used to give their
services and he thought a return to
that plan ought to be brought about if
possible. +. G. Adams said that anoth-
er thing that worked against the in
come was the way return checks were
used. one member of a family staying
at the fair for while and then going
out and giving his return check to some
other member. several persons in this
: way visiting the fair on one ticket.
Mr.. Shumway said he had resigned
to the directors, but was willing TO
stay on the grounds and help someone
else, and he thought change would be
beneficial. He said he would like to be
one of 30 TO sign a guarantee of 500
each to make good any deficit that
e might be caused by rain. He said such
plan would give heart to the officers
when things looked unpromising.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-02-28
Peoples COmmissaries in
Petrograd Urges Battle
Against German Invaders
SOLDIERS AT FRONT
ENGAGE IN BATTLE
Claims Made That Teutons Are Arrest
ing Workmens and Soldiers Coun-
Gil, Shooting Captured Red Guards,
and Aiming Released Prisoners.

LONDON, Feb. 2s.-The council Of
peoples commissaries. according to a
Reuter- despatch from Petropad, has is
sued another call to arms in course Of
which il is declared that the German in
yadcrs are arresting the workmen's and
soldiers council shooting captured red
guards aud aIming German and Austrian
prisoners in the Ukraine.
The proclamation asserts the troops at
the front have now pulled themselves to
gcthcr and are resisting the invasion.
Enrolment Of the new army Is pro.
cccding successfully, an Exchange Tele-
graph despatch says. Cossack regiments
in petrograd are being sent in the dircc
tion OF Pskov and other regiments formed
are marching 10 the front. Several de-
tachments of sailors have arrived in the
capital from Finland. Women, children
and invalids have been given permission
o. leave the city.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-02-28
LOCAL FIRM GETS
GOVERNMENT ORDER
Hooker, Corser & Mitchell Co. to Ship
Goods to Camp Devens-Calls for
Regular Lines.

The Hooker, Corser & Mitchell Co. Of
Brattleboro, makers of overalls and out
side working garments, has just received
war contract from the government.
The order calls for fair quantity of the
usual lines Of garments made by the firm,
in fact good part of the order can be
taken from goods already made up
Shipment will be made to Aver, Mass,
as the goods are to be used at the Camp
Devens cantonment. 1t would require
about six weeks for the factory to fill
the order were it not for the fact that a
part of the garments are on hand.
Additional help is being hired at the
factory about every day.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-02-28

ALSO BITUMINOUS
FOR OUR FACTORIES
Officials Report That While This Part
of the Country Is Behind on It's Nor
NAL Supply There Is a Gradual Re
vival Of Industries.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2S.-Sixty
ships are engaged in carrying anthra-
cite coal for the relief of New England
and shipments of bituminous coal for
factories in that territory are being
largely increased, according to reports
to the fuel administration today.
Several vessels were added to the
eoal-carrying fleet this week. Officials
familiar with conditions in New Eng
land report today that while that part
of the country is behind in its normal
supply there is every indication of a
gradual revival of industries which are
affected by the recent shortage.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-02-28
BRITISH SUFFER
HEAVIER LOSSES
But French and italian Shipping Large
ly Escaped from Submarine At
tacks During the Week.

LONDON, Feb. 2S-Eighteen British
merchantmen were sunk by mine or sub
marine in the past week, according to the
British admiralty report issued at Lon
don last night. OF these IA were vessels
Of 1000 tons or over and four were under
that tonnage Seven fishing vessels also
were sunk.
The losses to British shipping in the
past week show a considerable increase
over the previous week when the YES
sells destroyed numbered Is, u Of them
over 1000 tons. In the preceding week
10 British merchantmen were sent to the
bottom.
Arrivals were reported at 2,274, sailings
2,39S, and merchantmen unsuccessfully at
tackled nine
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-02-28
GUARDS ASLEEP
Four Americans Sentenced to Death
But the War Department Will
Review Their Gases.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2S.--Four
American soldiers caught asleep while
doing sentry duty in the first line
trenches have been sentenced to death,
bat Gen. Pershing, although he has au-
thority to carry out the sentences, has
referred their eases to the war depart
ment for review
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-02-28
WILLARD ALLEN DEAD.
Fled from Boston Is Years Ago After
Embezzling $4,000.

BOSTON, Feb. 28.-Thc death at
Santa Fe, New Mexico, of Willard S.
Allen, indicted here - years ago for
the embczzlcment of $4,000 from the
Preachers Aid society, corporation
formed to aid sick, intim and aged
members of the New England confer
ence of the Methodist Episcopal church,
was announced in letter received here
today. Allen disappeared In 1908 and
although a countrywide search was
made he was never apprehended. From
Montreal he wrote to minister here
laying bare the whole story of his spec
ulations and admitted that his trouble
had resulted from stock gambling. He
was treasurer of the society.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-02-28
WOOL FOR GOVERNMENT.
Gen. Goethals Gives Notification of
Plan to Take Over a Supply.

BOSTON, Feb. 2S.-The Boston Wool
Trade association was advised today by
George w. Goethals, acting quartermas-
ter general, that the government had
decided to exercise an option granted
it by applicants for wool import IL
censes under which it was permitted to
take over such wool as might be re
quired. Under this agreement Gen.
Goethals said arrangements would be
made for acquiring certain grades, suita-
bic either for worsteds or woolens, OF
both. F. Nathaniel Perkins, secretary
of the association, Immediately notified
the members in order that they might
be prepared to act in accordance with
the agreement.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-02-28
Low RECORD FOR STRIKES.
Fewest in Department of Labor's His
tory Takes Place.

WASHINGTON, Feb 2s.--Not since
the department of labor was organized
have there been so few strikes in prog
ress as at present, Secretary Wilson
said yesterday. Places where cessa-
tions of work have occurred are rela-
lively few. and many of the strikes do
not directly affect the war preparations.
\ number of them are the strikes of
street ear operatives.
Perhaps the most serious industrial
dispute pending is the walkout of 5000
metal trades workers in the Birming-
ham, Ala, district Secretary Wilson
said the department 5 mediation service
was in touch with the situation, and
that additional mediators will be sent
into the district if needed.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-02-28
FOUND GUILTY OF
TAKING CLOTHING
Henry Lamb, Who Said He Was Yer
mont Minister, in Trouble in Bos-
ton-Took from Orderhes.

Henry Lamb of Boston, who said he was
Vermont minister, was found guilty Of
stealing clothes from three orderlies at
the City hospital in Boston Tuesday by
Judge Dowd, according to the Boston Her
aid
Rev. Henry Lamb formerly was pastor
Of the First Congregational church in
West Brattleboro. When he left that
church about two years ago he accepted
a call to the Congregational church in
Brldgewater (Et), from which later he
resigned. His condition was such that
he was admitted TO an institution in Bur
lington for treatment for nervous dis
eases. Mrs. Lamb and son, Halsey, are
living with her people in Bridgewater and
Mr. Lamb had been employed in an in
Stitution in Boston
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-02-28
REQUEST rs DENIED.
Commissioner Hays Against Return of
johnson to West Virginia.

BOSTON, Feb. 2s.-The request of the
federal authorities in West Virginia for
the return to that state of John John
son, indicted for violation of the Mann
act, was denied by Commissioner Hayes
today. The government announced that
the case would be appealed to the district
court. Johnson was arrested here some
months ago as a fugitive charged with as
sault on a white girl. Gov. Mccall how
ever, declined to honor requisition
asked for by Coy. Cornwell of West Nir-
ginia and he was released. The federal
Indictment on which the Negro was ar.
rested later set forth that he had trans
ported Edith Godbey, a white woman
from Charleston to Catlettsburg. Ky, foi
immoral purposes.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-02-28
SAFE BREAKERS
GIVEN SENTENCES
Three Sent to Atlanta for Seven Years
and One to Greenfield Jail for
Three and One half Years.

BOSTON, Feb. 28.-Four men ar
rested recently at Middleboro after they
had robbed the postoffice at Osterville
pleaded guilty before Judge Aldrich in
the United States district court today
Three of the number, James Kelley,
Patrick Moriarty and Thomas +. Con
nors. were sentenced to seven years in
the federal penitentiary at Atlanta. and
John F. Murphy was given three and
one-haf years in the Greenfield jail The
prisoners had pleaded not guilty, but
counsel announced that they desired TO
change the plea, which was accepted by
the court
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-02-28
GUILFORD.
Child Narrowly Escapes Drowning

Mr. and Mrs. Philip Franklin S two
little daughters, aged seven and three
years old, were sliding near their barn
on Wednesday when the sled, with the
younger child. Katherine, on it, got
away from the older one, Elizabeth,
and went with great speed down the
hill into the brook. The child was ear
ried under the ice and nearly drowned.
Her father heard the older one scream
and ran down to the rescue. She was
taken to the Memorial hospital by DR..
Hamilton and DR.. Greene.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-02-28
GUILFORD CENTER.

Miss Hazel Yeaw was home over
Sunday.
Several of the schools closed last
week for a few weeks vacation.
Mrs. Jason L. Baker, who has been i'll
the past week with an infected throat
and assesses in the ears, is improving.
The school social last week at the
town hall was well attended and they
realized about $50 for the school and
Red Cross.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-02-28
GRENADE EXPLODED.
Corporal Killed and officers Wounded
in Barracks in Honolulu.

HONOLULU. Feb. %. - Corporal
John Simons, Piedmont, s. G.. was in
stantiy killed, Capt. Peter Sorenson
aud Lieut.. w. Hanna were injured So
riouslv and three other officers re
ccivcd slight injuries from the cxplo-
sion of n grenade at the school of fire.
Schofeld barracks. today. The cxplo-
sion was said to ho due to the pres
enec Of a live bomb in a box supposed
10 contain dummies.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-02-28
D. j. HURLEY, HERO.
Secretary Daniels Commends Dor
chester Man for Bravery and Zeal.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2S.-Dennis
J. Hurley of Dorchester, Mass, has
been commended by Secretary Dan
iels for bravery and zeal. When an
explosion occurred on the battleship
Nebraska Jan. Is, Hurley, in charge
of the fire room, Immediately got
his men out of the compartment,
which had filled with steam and re
turned twice to rescue man who
had become confused and was badly
scalded.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-02-28
BAN NOT LIFTED.
International News Service Up Against
Canadian Censorship.

TORONTO, Feb. 2s, by Canadian
Press There il no truth in the re-
port that the ban has been lifted on the
Hearst publications of the Information
al News service,' said Col Chambers
chief press censor for Canada, in reply
to a question on this point.
~ am aware of the fact that a re
port of this kind has been circulated
but there is not word of truth in it
The regulations are still being rigidly
enforced both in Great Britain and il
Canada.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-02-28
In Odd Fellows Temple

Bowling games scheduled: Feb. 81,
teams G and f; March l, teams A and
l.. Special match Feb. % between
teams captaincd by Wentworth and
Webster.
Thursday, Feb IS, 80 p. m--Regulal
meeting OF Canton Palestine, No 3.
Friday, March !, 40 p. m.-Rehears-
MI of initiatorv degree.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-02-28
TREASURES AT MINSK.
Germans Report Capture of $4,000
Rifles and 1000 Machine Guns,

BERLIN, Feb. 2S, British admiralty,
per Wireless Press.-Germany s mill
tarv operations on the northern Russian
front are taking the normal course, the
German general staff announced today.
Another Esthonian regiment has placed
itself under command of the German
staff. In Minsk the Germans captured
$4,000 rifles and 1000 machine guns.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-02-28
Red Men S Hall

Thursday, Feb % Regular meeting
of Pocahontas council, No 1.
Friday, March !, 8 p. m.-Special
meeting of Quonekticut tribe, No. 9,
!. 0. r. NJ Adoption degree. Tribal
bylaws will be voted on. A large at
tendance is desired.
Dances will be held in Red Men s
hall every Saturday until further no
tiec, beginning March ..
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-02-28
STILL CLIMBING UP.
Prices Increased Recently in II
Out of Is Food Commodities.

WASHINGTON. Feb. 2S.-Anoth-
er two per cent added to the retail
prices of food from Dee. -, 1917, to
Jan. -, 1918, made fetal of %
per cent in which the cost of adj
vance III the year ending on the
latter date The bureau of labor
statistics today announce that IL
out of ID standard articles increased
in price from December to Janu-
arv.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-02-28
First Baptist Church

Friday, March l. 4l5 p. m.-Junior
hristian Eudrayor meeting. All boys
and girl, to IT years ot age are invited.
Friday, March /. 7.30 p. m.- Regular
prayer meeting OF the church Subject,
The DHty of q Church Jude 7-23.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-02-28
ELECTION CASES DROPPED.
Seven Alleged Indiana Conspirators Dis
charged by Court

INDIANAPOLIS, Feb. 2S.-Declar-
ing that the government had failed to
establish its case as outlined in the
indictment, Federal Judge A. B. Ander.
son Yesterday ordered the dismissal of
the case against former Mayor Roswell
O. Johnson of Gary, Ind, and six other
Republicans of Gary and Lake county,
who were charged with violation of
the election law. The trial was started
in federal court here. The action of
Judge Anderson came after the govern
ment had introduced all Of its evidence
and an argument was heard on the ques
tion of whether q case had been made.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-02-28
NO WORD FROM FRANCIS.
State Department Does Not Know
Whether Ambassador Has Left Russia

WASHINGTON. Feb. 2s.-No fur
ther word from Ambassador Francis as
to his plans for leaving Petrograd had
been received here early today and
Secretary Lansing. when asked about
unofficial reports that the ambassador
and some of the other ambassadors had
departed. declared the state department
had no information whatever.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-02-28
STOP SUGAR SHIPMENTS.
Loading Of Vessels for Mexican and
Spanish Ports Held Up.

HAVANA. Feb. 2S.-Loading of
sugar for Mexican and Spanish ports
has been stopped by order of the in
snector general of the port under in
structions said TO have come from
President Menocal Mexican firms
have contracted for $1,000 tons of sugar
here