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The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1919-05-02
MUNICH SOVIET FALLS
Anarchist Regime Is Said to Have
Been 0verthroWn.
Government Troops Rre Reported to
Have Shot Number of Cap
tured Rebels.

Copenhagen, May 2.-The Soviet
government in Munich has been over
thrown, according to reports in Berlin,
says the correspondent of the Ber-
lingske Tidende. The correspondent
adds that the government troops, in
accordance with martial law, shot a
number of members of the red guard
who had been captured, while a mob
attacked others of the captured reds
and tried to kill them.
Communists Fleeing.
Berlin, May 2.-Communist leaders
are fleeing from Munich, as the situa-
tion there caused by the advance of
Bavarian government troops becomes
worse According to reports, Herr
Landauer, minister of popular enlight-
eminent, disappeared Sunday and was
followed by Herr Fechenbach, former
secretary of the late Premier Eisner.
Fechenbach was arrested at Ulm later.
Hungarians Withdraw.
Basle, Switzerland, May 2.-Hun-
garian Communist troops have with
drawn east of Karczag, 85 miles east
southeast of Budapest, before superior
Roumanian forces, Hungarian official
statement from Budapest says. The
Roumanians continue their advance
down the river valleys leading to
Budapest, east of that city.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1919-05-02
PLANS ARE OUTLINED
League OF Nations Details Are
Nearing Perfection.
Colonel G. Nj, House Gives Dinner al
Paris to Secretary General
and Others.

Paris, May 2.--Plans for launching
the league of nations were fairly def
nitely outlined at luncheon which
Colonel Z. NJ. House gave to Sir James
Eric Drummond, secretary general OF
the league, Lord Robert Cecil and
others.
The plans are divided into three
main stages:
First. preparatory details, which
will be worked out at headquarters to
be established at London; second, the
inaugural meeting of the league at
Washington next October under the
presidency of President Wilson; third,
the permanent establishment of the
league at Geneva next fall or winter.
The preparatory details will begin
soon after the signing of the treaty
and will be In the hands of the COM
mittee of nine designated by Presi-
dent Wilson's resolution before the
plenary session of the conference
Colonel House, Lord Robert Cecil
and the Greek premier, Eliptherios
Venizelos, will be members
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1919-05-02
FAR EASTERN PROBLEM
Settled by Giving Temporary
Rights to Japan.
Latter to Hand Back Shantunq Prov.
ince to China, Retaining Only
Economic Privileges.

Paris, May 2.-All German rights at
Kiaochau and in Shantung province
are said to be transferred without re-
serve to Japan, according to an agree
ment reached by the Council of Three.
Japan voluntarily engages to hand
back Shantung province In full SOW
ereignty to China, retaining only the
economic privileges granted to Ger
many and the right to establish a set
tlement at Using Tao, south of kiao-
chau.
The American delegation to the
Peace conference regards this agree
ment as the best possible solution OF
the Far Eastern problem to be- OBJ
tanned without risking break similar
to that which resulted in the Italian
delegation leaving Paris. Confidence
is felt that the league of nations, which
will have control over the future rela-
tions between Japan and China and
which will guarantee the future terri
torial integrity and independence of
China, will be sufficiently strong to
safeguard Chinese interests and insure
the return to all China's rights in the
Shantung province.
President Wilson and Premiers
Lloyd George and Clemenceau are all
especially eager for the withdrawal of
Allied troops from all enemy colonies
and are confident the league of nations
can speedily solve pending disputes
when military pressure is eliminated.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1919-05-02
Rift in Cloud Given Hope of Clear
ing Up Peace Conference
Difficulties.
ROME IS WEAKENING
italian Delegation Is Reported to Be
Willing to Consider Any Over
lures Coming From the
Supreme Council.

Paris, May 2.-in spite Of opti-
n,istlc views of the French press
on the effect of Premier Orlando's
speech in the italian parliament,
there were no indications In Peace
conference circles Of any feeling
that the situation had altered ma
terialIy. On the part Of the coun-
Gil of Three there were no signs
of yielding. II. the Italians expect
some proposal from Paris, they
will find no response.
Paris, May 2.-There is a slight
rift in the Italian cloud, which gives
hope of the clearing of the difficulties
that have arisen in the Peace confer
ence over the Adriatic problem.
Overtures for resumption of rela-
tions have not come thus far from
either direction, but there are init
nations from Rome, that overtures
from Paris would not be unacceptable
and would receive every attention.
Return Not Solicited.
The prevailing sentiment among the
delegates, including several of the
American delegation, is against solicit
ing return of the Italian representa-
tives and it was at first believed Presi-
dent Wilson shared this view.
Those nearest the President, how
ever, asserted that il Italy Is disposed
to relinquish Fiume, and accept the
compromise the President suggested
he could doubtless, in the interest of
harmony, make such friendly sugges-
tions as would permit the resumption
of relations by the Italians without any
sacrifice Of dignity or self esteem.
Compromise intlrated.
These personal susceptibilities are
felt to be more Of an obstacle at pres
ent than the territorial merits of the
case. While popular sentiment In
Italy still insists on holding Fiume.
the recent official attitude has been
less insistent and apparently tends
toward acceptance of one of the vsri-
Gus plans proposed by the Council of
Three, whereby Fiume would be inter.
nationalized and some Dalmatian out.
posts given to Italy.
1t is the declared purpose of the
council as well as President Wilson,
not to yield on Fiume. even IL the
peace treaty is signed without Italys
participation. But should the recent
official tendencies at Rome take the
definite form of acceptance of com.
promise, the Presidents friends say
they are sure that no feeling of pride
will restrain him from taking steps
which will fully restore the Italian
delegation to its former agreeable
status in the conference.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1919-05-02
First Session of Peace Congress
Is Held at Trianon Palace,
Versailles.
ITALIANS MAY RETURN
Understanding as to Flume Is Among
obabilities-Submssio of Treaty
to Germans Expected by
Next Monday.

Paris, May 2.-The first meet
Ing Of Allied and German peace
delegates, to exchange credentials
took place at 3 p. m. at the Tria-
non palace In Versailles.
The peace terms will be commu-
nicated to the Germans late Mon
day, It Is expected.
The organization committee Of
the League of Nations will meet
Monday.
The Council Of Three today dis
cussed the disposition Of captured
German cables.
Washington, May 2.-Reports
from Paris and Rome seem to In
dictate a disposition on the part Of
both the council of three and the
italian government to reach some
sort Of understanding as to the
Fiume question that will permit
the italian delegates to return to
the conference without loss Of
dignity. Conversations between
Premier Orlando and Thomas Mel
son Page, American ambassador,
have taken place at Rome, Mr..
Page later reporting to President
Wilson.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1919-05-02
Montana Lacks Rainfall.

Helena, Mont, May 2.-Report on
crop conditions from twenty counties
Of the state, prepared by Charles d.
Greenfield. commissioner Of agricul-
ture and publicity. for the week end
ing April rs. show generally favorable
weather conditions for spring work,
but somewhat unfavorable conditions
for crop growth throughout the state.
High. dry winds have caused some
damage in several counties, while
little anxiety is being felt because OF
the luck of rainfall.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1919-05-02
SIR JOHN P. MAHAFFY DEAD

Was Noted As Philosopher and Stu
dent of Ancient History.
Dublin, May Sir John p. Hahaf-
fy of Trinity college, Dublin, since
1914, is dead. He was 80 years old.
Sir John Mahaffy was well known
as philosopher and student of an
cient history, especially Greek and
Egyptian. He was member OF the
Irish convention in 1918 and was
president of the Royal Irish academy
l911-16. He was high sheriff for
County Monahgan, where he owned
large estates.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1919-05-02
ALBANIA MAKES PROTEST
Does Not In Any Way Want to Be
Under italian Rule.

Does Not In Any Way Want to Be
Under italian Rule.
Washington, May 2.-Text OF AL
bania's protest to the peace confer
ence against a projected Italian pro-
tectorate and demanding that the
United Staes act as the mandatory
power was disclosed here, having been
held up by French censors until Italy
withdrew from the peace conference.
The protest attacks Italian activities
In Albania, and says all Albanians are
determined to resist Italian interfer-
ence because they see In 1t question
Of life and death of their nation. The
Albanian people, the protest said.
were unanimous in thinking that the
mandate for guiding Albania as an
independent power should be confided
to the United States.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1919-05-02

Paris, May 2.-The meeting of the
peace congress in the famous Tria-
non Palace hotel is limited to presen-
tation of the enemy delegates creden-
tials Examination and confirmation
OF these documents Is expected to take
at least "a hours. Foreign Minister
Brockdorff-Rantzau heads the German
delegation and Jules Camban is chair
man of the Allied credentials commit
tee.
Meanwhile, assembling of the arti.
cles of the treaty was reported to be
progressing satisfactorily Confidence
was expressed that 1t would be ready
for the Germans by Saturday, GER
tainly not later than Monday. Forty
thousand words, or about half Of the
treaty, already has been cabled to
Washington in sections.
Where Congress Is Held.
Versailles, May 2.-The spacious
dining room OF the Hotel Trianon has
received its peace congress installa-
t'on-three long tables in horseshoe
form, covered with the traditional
green cloth OF diplomacy and games OF
hazard. Each of the side tables ex
tends 40 or SO feet through the room
At the head of the apartment is a
table about 35 feet long at which the
representatives of the great powers
will be seated with President Ray
mond Poincare or Premier Georges
Clemenceau i'm the center.
Inside the horseshoe is another
table covered with red plush and in
the space between one side of the
horseshoe and the windows is simi-
lar table In the window openings
are a number of smaller square tables
for secretaries.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1919-05-02
New Railroad In Russia.

Christiania, May "A concession
for constructing a railway 1000 miles
long has been granted "in principle"
by the Bolsheviki government of Rus
sia to financial group headed by
Eduard Hannevig. a Norwegian. says
a Norwegian lawyer, M. Puntervold,
who recently returned from Russia.
The proposed railway is to extend
from the Obi river in the Tobolsk
government, via Kotlass to Petro-
grad. Murmansk and Archangel.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1919-05-02
GOVERNMENT LOSES GROUND
Results In Third Defeat
for Lloyd George.

London, May 2-The coalition gov
ernment of Premier Lloyd George has
lost another seat In the house of com.
mons, its third in four bye-elections
since parliament was elected In De-
cember. Major Wood, q Liberal, de-
feated the Coalation Unionist and La
bor candidates. The vote was Major
Wood 1870; Mr.. Davidson Coalition
ist), 4,764; Mr.. Duncan (LAborite),
3,S42.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1919-05-02
Noted Vessels Replaced.

Washington, May 2.-Three of the
four battleships which helped destroy
the Spanish fleet of Santiago in 1898
the Indiana, Massachusetts, and
Iowa-are to be placed out of COM
mission, and their names reassigned
to new superdreadnoughts. For his
torical and other reasons, however, the
fourth ship, the famous Oregon, which
circled South America to be In the
battle against Cervera's squadron, will
retain her name and will continue
service with the Pacific Fleet.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1919-05-02
WOMEN URGING 5 CENT LOAF
National Housewives League Makes
Appeal to President Wilson.

appear 10 PRESIDENT wilson.
New York, May 2.-"Give us back
our 5 cent loaf" is the plea of Mrs.
Julian Heath, president of the Nation
al Housewives League, cabled to Pres
ident Wilson.
Mrs. Heath says she spoke for the
housewives of 20 per cent of the coun-
try's consumers, appealed for action
to bring lower food prices.
I'VE must have lower prices" she
said. "Mr. Hoover should use his
$100.OO0,000 appropriation Ito feed
Eurcpe) to bring down the price Of
bread I'm America
Mrs. Heaths cablegram suggested
that President Wilson Immediately
authorize importation of Argentine and
Canadian wheat to force down bread
prices.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1919-05-02
FUTURE AMERICAN BUSINESS

Secretary Redfield Believes II VIII Be
More Cooperative.
st. Louis, May 2.-American busi-
ness in the future will be more CO.
operative than competitive and this
cooperation will solve many OF the
difficulties that the present inadequate
antitrust laws fail to solve, William
c. Redfield, secretary OF commerce.
declared In an address before the
Chamber of Commerce of the United
States here.
He characterized extreme competi-
tion as destructive and uncontrolled
combination as dangerous.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1919-05-02
Last Of Goulds Dead.

Los Angeles, May Mrs. Anna
Gould Hough, sister OF the late Jay
Gould and last surviving member of
the original Gould family, is dead at
her home here.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1919-05-02
PROCEEDS AT RAPID RATE
Breaking Up of American Army
Passes Half Way Mark.

Passes Half Way Mark.
Washington, May 2.-The breaking
up of the great American army passed
the half way mark, the war depart
ment announced, April "a, when the
total discharges reached 1,S36,S33. The
present strength in the American Ex-
peditionary Force is 5S per cent of
the strength on Nov. IL last, and in
the force in the United States 1t is
81 per cent of the strength on that
date
A new record for transport sailings
was set in the week ended April %,
when 123,205 troops left Europe for
the United States.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1919-05-02
NEGoTIATEs ANOTHER LOAN

italy Secures $5O,000,000 Credit From
United States.
Washington, May 2--Italy was given
new loan of 0,OOO, 900 by the Treas
ury to cover number OF obligations
incurred by the Italian government
on contracts for war materials and
fo0dstuffs from American producers.
The credit extension brought Italy's
total borrowings from the United
States to $1,571 100000.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1919-05-02
REDS EvAcUATE PETRocRAD
Reports From Reliable Sources Soy
Bolsheviki Are Leaving.

Helsingfors, May 2.-Petrograd is
being evacuated by the bolsheviki, re-
ports from reliable sources say. Many
OF the inhabitants are being sent
away and the bolshevik government
Is taking rigorous measures to pre-
vent the news OF the happenings at
nlonetz from reaching the people.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1919-05-02


homes or offices the bombs
reached prevented explosion.
New York, May with the dis
covery in the New York postoffice of
16 Internal machines, in addition to
six more that have been delivered to
prominent men in various parts of
the country, federal detectives started
a search for the senders of the dan
gerous missives.
The 16 bombs found were addressed
to prominent men, including judges
and cabinet members, while the six
thus far delivered to addresses
or homes Of the following:
Former Senator Thomas ! -dwick
of Georgia; Congressman Jtnn l..
Burnett of Alabama; Federal Judge
K. NJ. Lands of Chicago; Mayor Ole
Hanson Of Seattle; District Attorney
Charles NJ Fickert and his ASST ant,
Edward M. Cunha of San Francisco.
None of these men has been in
jured by the bombs, but Senator Hard
wick's wife and a maid were severely
hurt. The parcels bore similar mech
anisms, arranged TO explode on open
ing, and were sent as novelty sam
plies" from New York with a fictitious
tag, indicating that they came from
the store of Gimbel Brothers.
Held for Lack of Postage.
oh In
York postoffice were discovered by
mail clerk, after reading of the bomb
exploded at the home of Senator Hard
wick. They had all been held for lack
of first-class postage.
The addresses were all typewriter.
The style and a couple of minor er-
rors led officials to believe that the
addressing was done by foreigner.
Clerk Makes Discovery.
A slip on the part of the senders Of
the Internal machines coupled with
the sharp wits of a postofi1ce clerk,
were all that prevented the bombs
from being delivered. The Is pack
ages were mailed Saturday night in a
box somewhere in the neighborhood
or Thirtieth street and Broadway.
They had the correct postage for the
parcel post, but were sealed with red
waters and therefore could be accept
ed only as first-class matter Accord
ingly they were sent to the general
postoffice to be referred back to the
sender.
Each parcel had the name of Gimbel
Brothers printed on it.
Later representative of Gimbel
Brothers called on Inspector Cochran
and, after examining the parcels, de-
clared the wrappings had never orig
mated in the department store.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1919-05-02
Six Others Have Beer Delivered
to Homes of Prominent
Public Men.
SEARCH IS UNDER WAY
Clerk in New York Postoffice Finds
Internal Machines After Read
ing of Explosion of One
In Georgia.

New York, May 2.-Thirty-seven
bombs are known to have been
mailed from New York to men,
bers of the presidents cabinet,
government and state officials,
and prominent and rich men in
other walks of life in various Sec
tions of the country. Seven OF
these deadly messengers reached
their destination. One exploded
when opened. 1t wounded the
wife of former Senator Hardwick
of Georgia and her maid. Preca3-
tions taken by the others whose
homes or offices the bombs
reached prevented explosion.
The Laclede blade. (Laclede, Mo.) 1890-1945, 1919-05-02
COle-Hamill

Mr.. Daniel Cole, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. E. G. Cole of Forker. and
Miss Janice HamiIl were united in
marriage at the home of the BRIDES
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. R.
Hamill at Ottawa, ILL.,, on Wed
nesday, April %. They arrived
home Saturday and are preparing
to go to housekeeping on what was
formerly the Edwards farm on the
county line. These splendid young
people are both former students of
the Laclede high school and have
a host of friends who extend con.
gratulations and best wishes.
The Laclede blade. (Laclede, Mo.) 1890-1945, 1919-05-02
Pershing's Band on Tour

Pershing's Own Band, entirely
composed of United States soldiers,
50 per cent of whom have seen
actual service at the front, was in
st. Louis and gave two concerts
to immense crowds last Sunday.
Pershing's Own Band is com
posed of picked musicians and is
attached to General Pershing's
headquarters in France. 1t has
played before the Kings of England,
Belgium and Italy, President Will
son and the Allied Military leaders
and was given the honor of leading
the French Army into Metz. The
band is making a tour of the
United States in the interest of
the Victory Liberty Loan, after
which it will return to headquarters
in France to remain until all the
bows come hcme.
The Laclede blade. (Laclede, Mo.) 1890-1945, 1919-05-02
Commencement Exercises

The baccalaureate sermon to the
graduating class of the Laclede
high school will be delivered at
union services to be held at the
Methodist church Sunday evening,
May IL. The sermon will be given
by Rev. DR.. Layton, the pastor,
who will be assisted in the service
by Rev. r. L. Stratton, pastor
of the Baptist church.
The graduating exercises will be
held at the opera house, Thursday
evening, May Is, at which time
DR.. English will deliver the com
mencement address. The services
to begin at s o'clock.
The Laclede blade. (Laclede, Mo.) 1890-1945, 1919-05-02
A. Z, c. Meeting

The Reading Circle met with
Mrs. W. E. Shell last Tuesday
evening for a social session, and
an enjoyable time was had. AT
roll call each proposed a conun-
drum or charade. Mrs. b. H.
Bonds was the most prompt in
guessing the charade that stood
for the American Reading Circle.
During the evening the hostess
was assisted by Mrs. G. B. Talbot
and Mrs. P. F. Weaver in serving
delectabIe refreshments. Every
one present enjoyed the evening.
The guests were Mrs. j. T.
Bassett, Mrs. H. D. Hall, Mrs.
G. B. Talbot, Mrs. 81. H. Bonds,
Mrs. A, E. Johnston, Mrs. P. F.
Weaver and Mrs. Patton.
Next regular session will be
with Mrs. j. w. Lomax Tuesday,
May 13.
The Laclede blade. (Laclede, Mo.) 1890-1945, 1919-05-02
Class Play at FOrker

Her Honor, the Mayor" will
be given by the senior class of the
Forker high school next Wednes-
night, May 7. Admission 25 and
Is cents.
Those taking part in the play
are Walter Ward, Glenn Clough,
Paul Louden, Nell Louden, Alice
Lomax, Aletha Fall, Evelyn Fay
and James Stouer.
The Laclede blade. (Laclede, Mo.) 1890-1945, 1919-05-02
Seed Corn For Sale

Reid's Yellow Dent and Boone
County White. Extra ine. Very
high termination. Shipped either
shelled or in ear. SO 90 f. o. b.
Golden, money, check or draft
with order. If not satisfied return
corn and we will return the money.
Order soon as supply is limited,
WITT BROS.
Golden, Ill.
The Laclede blade. (Laclede, Mo.) 1890-1945, 1919-05-02
Attention, Farmers

l am located in Laclede and en-
gagged in the real estate and loan
business. Persons having farms
for sale are solicited to list them
with me. l have some inquiries
at present for good farms. See me
at once. 7. 81. BARBEE.