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The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-10-11
MACHINE is WEARING
German Armies CrumbIing DiviS-
ion by Division.
French Consider Military Weakness
Prompted Enemy to Make
Peace Proposal.

Paris, Oct. 1.-THE news from the
front is regarded here as indicating
a general giving way of the German
line-a collapse piece by piece of the
foes positions and a crumbling away
Of his army regiment by regiment and
division by division.
The formidable war machine is so
seriously affected, it is pointed out,
that even those who fashioned it and
used il against humanity now are
themselves doubtful of its s%oundness
hence their peace proposition, the
first that they have really formulated.
But it is regarded that this hour is
not the n in which a respite should
be granted the Germans and the sug-
gestion is heard that no request of the
kind be listened to until the enemy has
withdrawn a half dozen miles or more
beyond the French and Belgian bord-
ers.
The attitude of Paris when the stir.
ring news of the Allied successes was
coming in was impressive from the
calmness of the people. They were
eager to read the newspapers carrying
the reports and the animation of the
co~nservations i'm the cafes, on the
streets and in public places generally
betrayed the passionate interest that
the public attached to the sensational
developments.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-10-11
London Press Demanding Repris-
ais Against Germany for Wan.
ton Destruction of Cities.
THREAT FRIGHTENS FOE
Strassburg, Mainz, Trent, Trieste
and PoIa Proposed as condi-
ton for Armistice.

London, Oct. 11.-Indications that
Germany is becoming anxious In con
sequence of the threats of reprisals
for destruction of towns in France are
afforded by a telegram from the semi
official Wolff bureau, received in
Stockholm saying that Douai was
burning a the result of the continu-
Gus British bombardment."
The reports that the Germans had
set fire to a town they were still DC
cupying was characterized by the
agency as ridiculous.
The Germans, according to a Reuter-
dispatch from Stockholm, also deny
having fired Roulers, Thourout and
Lichtervelde.
The demand for something more
than unconditional surrender from
Germany is becoming intensified in
the newspapers here. Letters recall
ing the crimes of Germany and urg-
ing %retribution include one from Prof.
Spenser Wilkinson, whe declares that
a condition precedent for the cessa-
tion of hostilities should be the occu-
patton by the Allies of Metz, Strass-
burg, Mainz, Trent, Trieste and Pola.
Viscount Middleton, former secre-
tary for India, asks that the Allies
make a declaration that peace shall
not be made until retribution is exact
ed from German towns for vandalism
in France. The Times describes the
enemy's policy of burning and destroy
ing towns as he retreats as a cruel
and blackmail," and says that
German towns like Hamburg and
Frankfort must be marked for ransom
in return for French and Belgian
towns wantonly destroyed.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-10-11
COMPEL ENEMY TO RETIRE

Paris, Oct. 1.-THE Anglo-French-
American troops have forced the Ger
mans to a general retreat north and
south of st. Quentin. The First French
army, pursuing the enemy rearguards,
has advanced about five miles to the
east of st. Quentin and taken 1000
prisoners.
The American troops, fighting west
of the Argonne forest were west Of
Cornay on the Aire river, having ef-
fected a junction with the French
troops from the south.
1t has been ascertained that three
out of four German divisions facing
the Americans at the beginning of the
Champagne offensive have been with
drawn exhausted and replaced by
fresh troops.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-10-11
80 AMERICANS DIE IN ACTION
v. S. Casualties Abroad Now Number
43,417.

Washington, Oct. Thames of so
Americans killed in action on the
western front headed the list Of 5S4
casualties announced by the war de-
partment.
These casualties brought the la
tons war losses up to 43,417.
The casualties were divided Al fol.
lows: Died of wounds, 13; died of
disease, 80; died from accident and
other causes. IA; wounded, 342; miss.
ing in action, 105.
Northwest names appear as follows:
Killed in action, Sergt. Major Henry
G.. Bruce, Minneapolis, Mimi; Private
VIM. A. Hanson, Minneapolis, Mimi;
Private Louis HI. Henderson,, Rivers,
Mimi; Private Andy Radi, New Ulm,
Mimi; died from accident and other
causes, Private Gustaf l.. Nelson, Min
neapolis, MINI; wounded severely,
Lieut.. Fred III. Norris, Minneapolis,
Mimi; Corp. Fred HI. Hullet, Airing.
ton, Mimi; Private George w. Behr,
Fulda, Mimi; killed In action, Private
Harry j. Haessley, St Paul; died from
disease, Private Anderson Moe, En-.
derlin, N. D.; wounded severely, Corp,
Ernest Mulling, Bonesteel, s. D.; Pri.
vate John B. Granong, Canton, s. d.;
Private Gregor Hartung, Albany,
Mimi; Private Arthur Rasmussen, AL.
lendale, Mimi; Private Arthur Schultz,
Brewster, Mimi; Private George f.
Stelton, Watkins, Mimi; Private Carl
Bowman, Duluth.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-10-11
German Losses Enormous.

Paris, Oct. 1.-THE German posi-
ton has been rendered considerably
worse, in the opinion of the military
commentators. Maj. De Civreau, in
the Matin, points out that the strategic
conditions alone do not suffice to indi-
cate the importance of the battle,
which aims more than ever at the
destruction of the enemy. The Ger
man losses have been enormous and
not only in prisoners. In a single sec.
ton of the British front two fresh
German divisions thrown into the fur
mace melted away In q few moments.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-10-11
Must Keep Apartments Warm.

Washington, Oct. 1.-THE health OF
the nation should not be jeopardized
by ~profiteering landlords. This is the
stand taken by the Fuel administration
in regard to of apartment
houses, who are failing to furnish heat
for tenants. THE Fuel administration
never has set any date for the openine
of heating season." said officials
This was in reiteration of a statement
denying assertions by landlords tina,
the Fuel administration had forbidden
the firing up of furnaces until Nov. /
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-10-11
AS BASIS FOR NEGOTIATIONS
Austrian Premier Says American
Terms Are Accented.

Vienna, Oct. lin opening the Aus
trian Chamber of Deputies Baron Won
Hussarek, the Austrian premier, an
nounced officially that a peace note
had been sent to President Wilson, and
said:
In a measure the note accepts the
basis for negotiations indicated by an
important personality In the adverse
camp. II is evidence that the Cen
trail powers are disposed to adopt a
course leading to a pacific end.
"A response o taking into account
our disposition would show a will to
destroy us and would meet from the
Central powers in1exible resolution"
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-10-11
German Captain Released.

Amsterdam, Oct. 11.-Capt. Carl Won
Mueller, famous for his exploits while
commander of the German cruiser EN-
den, early in the war, has been re-
leased from internment in Holland
owing to the state of his health, &C.
cording to the Hamburg Nachrichten.
Captain Won Mueller was taken pris-
oner by tho British when the cruiser
Emden, after raiding Allied shipping
in the Indian ocean. was destroyed on
the cosos in November, 1914. by the
Australian cruiser sydney. He sab.
ssQuently escape
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-10-11
AutomobIIe War Tax Cut.

Washington, Oct. 1.-THE 10 per
cent taxes fixed by the House on pas
senger automobiles and motorcycles
were cut in half by the Senate finance
committee, which made rapid progress
in its revision of the war revenu bill.
Consideration OF the amusement and
club dues section and half of the lux
ury a schedule was completed. In
reducing the tax on passenger auto
mobiles and motorcycles to S per cent,
the committee fixed the same impost
on such vehicles as on automobile
trucks and tractors.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-10-11
WISCONSIN BANK is LOOTED
Resident of Turtle Lake Killed In
Gunfight.

Turtle Lake, Wis, Oct. 11.-Cutting
telephone and telegraph wires so the
community was isolated, four bandits,
believed to be those who obtained
1000 in a daylight holdup of the
First National Bank of Hopkins, killed
one man and engaged in a gunfight
with residents after they blasted the
safe of the Turtle Lake State Bank
and took $500 between 2 and 3 a. m.
The robbers fed toward the Twin
Cities in an automobile. One of them
was believed to. be wounded.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-10-11
FAvoRs WINNING WAR FIRST
Colonel Roosevelt Opposes Peace Talk
at Present Time.


Oyster Bay, N. Y, Oct. 11.-Col.
Theodore Roosevelt made the follow
Ing statement on President Wilson's
response to the German peace pro-
posal:
-Four days ago and again and again
prior to that time / said that this war
ought to be fought through until we
secured and unconditional surrender OF
Germany and her vassal allies-Aus-
ria and Turkey. To this statement /
unQualifedly adhere. I fear that Pres.
ldent Wilson's latest announcement
will be treated as al invitation to fur
Their note writing. Personally, I be-
lieve that our sole aim should be to
win the wal and not to discuss peace
terms with the enemy until the war
has been won"
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-10-11
SATISFIES FRENCH PEOPLE

Tone Of President Wilson's Reply to
Germany 10 Approved.
Paris, Oct. 11.-President Wilson's
reply to the German peace note was
published in the newspapers and was
greeted with general satisfaction and
expression of approval throughout
Paris.
THE note could not have been Inn
proved upon; substitute Paris for
Washington as the date line and the
reply might have been dictated here"
IL an epitome OF French opinion as
indicated by the popular reception
Of the presidential document.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-10-11
YANKS TO OvERRUN GERMANY
Julius Kahn Says Big Army viii In
wade Next Year.

Chicago, Oct. IL. julius Kahn,
ranking Republican member of the
House military affairs committee, de-
clared that by the end of this year
America will have more airplanes on
the battle front han all her Allies
put together, and will have obtained
absolute mastery of the air. His state
ment was made in a speech before the
Association Of Commerce.
German peace talk will not be al
lowed to interfere with our military
program" he said. Ito the 5000, 900
men now under arms 100000 more
will have been added by March 81, and
by July /, 1000, 900 Americans will be
fighting in Europe.
unless Germany ~surrenders, more
than 5000, 600 American soldiers will
have oyerrun German soil before Sep
TENDER, 1919"
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-10-11
SEEKING ALLIED DIPLOMATS
Teuton Peace Delegates Are Swarm
inq Into Switzerland.

Geneva, Switzerland, Oct. 11.-Switz.
erland in the last week mas been
swarming with German, Austrian and
Turkish peace pioneers sent from their
capitals to try and get in touch with
diplomats of the Allied countries. The
watchword of the emissaries of the
Teutonic powers is an immediate arm
istice in order to avoid further blood.
shed.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-10-11
Germans Burn Towns in Hurried
Retreat With Allied Forces
in Hot Pursuit.
FOE LINE COLLAPSES
hide Line-Yankees Smashing
Last Barrier to BeIgium-Ar-
gonne Pocket Wiped Out.

London, Oct. 1.-American
troops have broken through the
kriemhiide line, northwest of Yer
dun, on a four mile front, and
British, Americans and French
are surging through a so mile
opening from north of Cambrai to
south of ST. Quentin, according to
official reports. The two stimuli
taneous smashes, If continued un-
til they meet the French border,
would envelop 100000 Germans
in the greatest pocket since the
beginning of the war.
London, Oct. 11.-British and Amer.
lean forces seem to have won a COM
plete victory southeast and east of
Cambria.
Reports from the front state that
the Allies are marching eastward
through burning towns in pursuit OF
the enemy, who appears to be hurried
ly ~retreating. At some points in this
sector the German r~earguards are still
fighting desperately, but are being
wiped out by the advancing British
and Americans.
With the fall of Cambria the Ger
man line collapses along a front which
probably will extend as far as Douai
or wen further northward. There is
nothing to indicate that the Germans
intend to make a stand anywhere in
this region, airmen reporting that
their columns have been seen far to-
rard tho poluian frontier
Like Water Through Sieve.
Through the break in the German
lines in the west the Allies seem to
be pouring like the sea through a
shattered dixie. All reports from the
front reflect a condition which may
result in a general retreat of the
enemy, with his troops nea Laon rap
idly being enveloped.
Americans fighting in the sector be-
tween the Mouse and the Argonne for
est have again broken the German
lines and have reached a point from
which they can see level ground ahead
with no more elaborate German forti-
Gcations that must be stormed.
kriemhilde Line Broken.
This advance was made in the re.
gion of Romagne, which is on the
Kriemhilde line west of the Meuse.
East of the river the Americans are
slowly forcing the enemy back from
his positions from which he has heav-
lily shelled the American troops fight.
Ing northward against the Kriemhilde
line.
In the Champagne sector the Ger
mans are fighting savagely to hold up
the French pursuit of the enemy
forces which are being withdrawn to-
ward the north. Along the Suippe
northeast of Rheims the French have
gained new footholds on the north side
Of the river in spite of heavy German
co~unterattacks.
lie cateau Railroad Cut.
Crossing the st. Quentin-Le Cateau
railroad, the French forces operating
south of the Americans and British
along the line where the Hindenburg
system has been smashed, have made
a new advance which appears to be
important. Marcy has been captured
from the enemy and the French have
reached Fontaine, Notre Dame and
Fonsomme, well to the east of the
railroad. They have also occupied
Etaves wood and the village Of Boo
quiaux, further north.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-10-11

Washington, Oct. 11.-American Of
icials are expecting an early response
to President Wilson's note of inquiry
20 the German chancellor.
While realizing that an answer to
the three pertinent questions put to
the Prince of Baden will be very diff
fcult If the original proposal of the
German government were not sincere.
officials are confident that internal
conditions i'm Germany and the ire
mendous ~exigencies of the military
situation will force speedy action by
the chancellor if he hopes to prolong
the existence of his cabinet beyond a
few days.
So far as the hold of the government
upon the people is concerned, condi-
tons i'm Austria are even far worse
than those in Germany. This fact is
calculated to strongly affect the Ger
nan government, which is understood
to entertain grave doubts of the
strength of purpose of the dual mon
archy and to fear that Austria, or
perhaps Hungary, acting independent.
ly, will follow Bulgaria I'm seeking an
unconditional peace. This would leave
Germany to wage the war alone, for II
Is a forgone conclusion that Turkey
already Is lost to the Central al
lance.
American Stand Plain.
The pointed inquiry directed to
Prince Max as to whether he is speak
ing merely for the constituted author.
tiles of the government who have SC
far conducted the war, will, 1t is be
lieved, be very embarrassing. IL the
response is i'm the Affirmative, Ger
many's proposal will be rejected as the
President has already given notice
that he will have no dealings with
such authorities.
The powerful Socialist elements In
The Reichstag also are counted upon
to resent any sucr statement by the
chancellor as directly in conflict with
the Reichstag resolution OF July, 1917
and with the very recent pledges tt
make the cabinet a representative
body, under which the Socialists were
enticed to take part In the govern
ment.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-10-11
CAMBRIA CENTER WRECKED

Twenty Blocks in Ruins as Result Of
Explosion.
With the British Armies in France.
Oct. 11.-A tremendous explosion is
reported to have wrecked the center
of Cambria. Already swept by fire,
Is or 20 blocks In the heart Of the city
are completely in ruins.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-10-11
BRUGES, BELGIUM, IN REVOLT
Populace Rises Against Deportation
Orders of Foe.

Amsterdam. Oct. ia revolt has
broken out in Bruges, Belgium, the
populace having risen against the at
tempts of the Germans to deport the
civilians, according to Las Nouvelles.
German troops used their guns and
killed or wounded numerous Belgians.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-10-11
Officials at Washington Believe
Wilson's Questions Will
Be Answered.
GIVE SOUND REASONS
Tremendous Exigeneies Of Military
Situation and Internal Conditions
in Germany viii Force
Rulers to Act Quick.

London, Oct. 1.-THE Press AS
ISOLATION has issued an authorita-
tive statement that the foreign Of
flee has received the text Of Pres
ident Wilson's note to Germany
and that all of the Allies r In
complete accord In the matter.
II adds: "The fall Of the
Turkish cabinet has great signifi-
cance. II is not doubted that Tur-
key %apprized Berlin of her inten-
tion to seek peace and Germany
sought to stave off such a develop
ment by an attempt to seek a gen.
erai instead of a partial settle
ment."
Tewfik Pasha, who, II is report
ed, will be the new Grand vizier,
Is understood to have pro-Aliy,
rather than pro-German sympa-
thies. IL was rumored that a Turk
ish peace note was dispatched
through the Spanish government.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-07-18

the enemy has been repulsed COM
pletely, while his gains have been
made in the face of strong resistance.
Make No Great Gains.
South of the Marine, despite heavy
bombardments and the use of fresh
troops, the Germans have made no
great gains. The situation there Is
uncertain as villages and heights are
constantly changing hands in the des-
perate fighting. Immediately south OF
Dormans, where the enemy has made
his greatest penetration south of the
river-about three miles, French and
American troops have gained some
ground north of ST Agnan. Astride
the river toward Epernay, the Ger
mans are near Montvoison, an ad-
vance of about six miles, but they
have not been able to spread their
progress to the south.
In the woods and valleys west OF
the forest of the mountain of Rheims,
the great natural obstacle south of the
city, the Germans have driven the
Italian and French to within five miles
Of the Rheims-Epernay railroad, the
only line of transportation into the
city yet held by the allies. Heavy
fighting is taking place about Pourcy
and MantauilLa-Fosse, which mark an
average advance of about Ave miles
since Mondy. 1t is more probable the
Germans will try to get between the
river and the forest of the mountain
of Rheims than 70 storm the mountain
from the west. Pourcy Is on the west
ern edge of the forest.
Americans Improve Positions.
Between Dormans and Chateau-Thi-
cry, where the Americans have their
largest forces in the line, the fighting
is sporadic Around Fossoy, the
Americans improved their positions
slightly, but further operations have
been hampered by a heavy rainfall.
The Germans maintain an intense
bombardment of the American lines.
American aviators, according to
French observers, brought down IS
German airplanes in the same region
Tuesday. The Americans claim nine.
West and southwest of Rheims the
enemy has failed to gain In further
attacks Just east of the city his
efforts have been broken up by the
French. In Champagne, General Gou-
rauds defense still is maintained and
the Germans have been unable to
make progress.
Huns Claim 5000 Prisoners.
Reporting on the fighting Of Tues
day, Berlin says that 5000 additional
prisoners were captured, bringing the
total to 5000. The German statement
on Wednesdays fighting has not been
received
Flanders, Picardy and the front
from the Argonne to Switzerland are
quiet. There has been only raiding and
slight artillery activity on the British
sectors. The enemy shows no incli-
nation to start another blow until the
present effort has run it's course.
In the Italian mountain region there
has been lively activity at various
points, but no fighting of moment.
French troops in eastern Albania have
taken another village In their advance
up the Devoli valley and added TO
their captures of prisoners.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-07-18
FRUIT & VEGETABLES
Corrected Daily by Eggemeyers)
VEGETABLES
SELLING PRICES

VEGE TABLES
Wax beans, ~ cents per pound:
asparagus, sc bunch, new cabbage,
sc pound; green beans, sc pound;
spring carrots, 9 cents per bunch;
spring beets, &c bunch; cauliflower.
15@25c head; cucumbers, 10c; egg
plants 2O@25c; kohlrabi. 10c bunch.
leaf lettuce, 15c per h.; head lettuce,
trimmed, soc pound; untrimmed.
zoe a h.; leak, 1Oc bunch; onions, new
Burmudas. SC h.; young onions, &c
bunch; 3 for Toe; oyster plant, cents
bunch: parsley, DC bunch; mangoes, 2
for SC; radishes,' &c bunch; spinach,
15c h.; home grown tomatoes, 15c
h.; turnips, new, SC ID: water cress.
SC per bunch; artichokes, 20c each:
celery. s, 10 and 15c bunch; potatoes,
old, $500 per bushel; rhubarb. 8
lunches, 10c; green peas. 15c pound;
Swiss Chard, sc bunch; Shives, 10c
bunch: new potatoes. 75c peck; green
corn, home grown, 40c dozen. ....
FRUITS
Calf cherries, Coo lb.: watermelons
81 each; peaches. 1oc ID: sour cher
ries, 25c qt.; apples, old, sc each:
grape fruit, 10@15c; lemons 35 cents
per doz; bananas, 10c h.; lines, soc
per doz.; oranges. 40c to Coo doz.:
SOC each; new apples,
121ac h.; red raspberries, 30c quart;
berries, 40c quart; dewberries, soc
a quart; gooseberries, 18c per quart;
black raspberries, soc quart; buckle
soc quart; apricots, Csc
pound; Cal. Canteloupes, 10000
each; cocoanuts, 15c each; California
plums, zoe pound; Goose plums, 15c
quart; Honey Dew melons, SOC each.
MISCELLANEOUS
Eggs; 40c per dozen; butter, cream
cry, sac; country, 42c per pound.
NOTWITHSTANDING
Butter, 32c; eggs, 32c; old chickens,
zoe; frys, 35c ID.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-07-18
GENERAL MERCHANDISE
CINCINNATI, O., July 1S.-

CINCINNATI, o., July IS
Butter-Creamery wno,e milk extra,
46Rc; centralized extra, 45c, do firsts,
42c, do seconds, Ale; fancy dairy,
$50; packing stock, No. l, SIC: No.
2, 29c.
Eggs-Prime first Gloss Off, 36hc;
first, 35c; ordinary first, 33c; Sec
onds, 301ac; duck eggs 36c.
Poultry-Broilers l " lbs. and over,
33c; do under IL lbs, soc; fowls
4 lbs. and over. 2C1ac; do under lbs,
30Rc; roosters, 19c; hen turkeys,
lbs. and over. 27c; toms 10 lbs and
over, &c; culls, 10c; white spring
ducks, 21a lbs. and over, SOC; colored
do Csc; white ducks, old, 3 lbs and
over, Csc; colored do, 23c; geese,
choice full feather. lac; do medium,
12c; guineas, Sc per dozen.
Apples-Ben Davis, $4.50@7.0o; Ga
nos, $5.0007.00 per brl.
Onions-TeXas No. yellow, s14O0
$3.50 per crate; Bermuda white, s1.75
Q200 per crate; home grown, $140@
$3.50 per blu.
Potatoes-Shipped red, $375@425;
do white. s3.5O@3.75 per bbl; home
grown. S4@4.50 per Dbl
Tomatoes - Tennessee, 75cm1.5O:
per 4 basket crate; home grown, $3.50
$500 per bu.