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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-10-27
FORTY OR FIFTY BODIES REcov.
Erred, 100 orhERs GIVEN UP
FOR DEAD.
HUNDRED OTHERS SUCCEED
IN REACHING SAFETY
Aid Summoned From Nearby Mining
camp-Fiamss Make Il impossible e
Roach Levels on Which Many Men
Were Working - All Thought TO BE
pead.

ST. Louis. Oct. 27.-News was re-
ce!ved here today that ESQ miners wera
entombcd In a mine at Royalton. nj.
eighty-five miles southeast OF here, on
the st. Louis. Iron Mountain 4 South
ern railway. A mine rescue car has
been sent from Benton, Ill.
Telephone operator at Royalton said
that the mine was about mile out Of
town and that every one in town ex-
cept herself had gone to the mine when
they heard the explosion. She said
none OF the ESQ men had been able to
leave the mine after the explosion.
A dispatch from Centralia, ILL.,. says
thirty bodies have been taken from the
mine near Royalton.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-10-27
SPIRITED FIGHTING CONTINUES.
Allies Say Lines at User River Hold;
Advance Made Elsewhere.

Parie Oct. 27.-The french official
announcement given out this afternoon
says that spirited fghting continues
between the mouth of the Yser and
Lens; that in this district the aIes
have not drawn back. and that they
have continued to advance III the re-
gion of Ypres and Roulers and else
where.
The text of the communication fol-
lows:
THE fighting continues to be par
ticularIy spirited between the mouth OF
the User and the region Of Lens In
this part of the front the allied forces
have at no point drawn pack and they
have continued to make progress in
the region between Ypres and Rou-
lers. In the general region between
scissors and Berry -au-Bac an artil-
lery engagement resulted in nur advan-
tage and resulted in the destruction of
several batteries of the enemy.
"In the region to the east of Nancy
between the forest of Bezange and the
forest of Parroy, we have assumed
the offensive and have driven the
enemy across the frontier.
Russia: On the river San and to
the south OF Przemysl. the Russian Of
fensive is becoming more accentuated."
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-10-27
SITUATION IN EAST.
Germans Report Battle Still Rasine in
Galicia-Russians Reinforced.

Berlin, Oct. 26, by wireless to Say
Vile, L. l., Oct. 27.-An official Aus
trian war bulletin says that combined
Austrian and German forces hold
strong positions in the long and almost
continuous battle line from Stry and
Sambor, in Galicia, thence to a point
east OF Przemysl and along the San
river in a straight line to Plozk in Rus
sian Poland.
The main Russian army is being en-
gagged. The Austrian offensive beyond
the Carpathians has compelled the
Russians to send reinforcements into
this territory.
The battle still is raging in central
Galicia. Austrian troops have been
successful on the lower San to the
southeast of Przemysl.
Vigorous encounters are proceeding
between Ivangorod and Warsaw.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-10-27
BATTLE ALONG USER DEVELOP.
ING INTO REPETITION OF
MARCH ON PARIS.
GERMANS MUST EITHER
PROGRESS OR FALL BACK
Allies Hope 20 Wear Out invaders and
Compel Them to Retreat-suocess or
Failure Of Campaign Depends on
Outcome Of Battle Now Being
Fought in Flanders.

London. Oct. 27.-On miniature
scale the status of the opposing armies
IN upper Belgium ran parallel today
20 the conditions which prevailed when
the German rush toward Paris was
checked. The German forward move
ment has been characterized by an
even greater prodigality of men than
was shown in the march in the direc-
ton OF Paris. The invaders succeeded
for days in battering on then suddenly
came against something which caused
them to pause.
Since Saturday no German gain has
allies have brought up such strong re-
Inducements or entrenched them
selves so well, or both, that the Ger
mans must sacrifice man after man
Tor every foot Of ground.
Allies Burrow in Ground.
The fiat country of West Flanders
permits no such entertainments which
made area Of France famous, but the
British and French, with warships at
their backs, have dug themselves in,
wherever practicable. while throwing
ont every obstacle possible to impede
the enemy.
Whether Germany can drive her
forces like a ram thru the allied bar
rier is task the result of which must
decide the succespa or failure Of her
plan to reach Calais and from there set
D. 1f~~ o1,n tel, cnhn
harrass England. On the other hand,
the failure Of the German forces to
progress, it is maintained by military
observers in England. probably Woulo
mean another retreat.
Progress Necessarily Slow.
statement issued by the official
nress bureau today indicated how slow
ly each side must feel it's way among
the hundreds Of little Belgian villages.
TO go forward without careful recon-
noitering would be perilous. as 1t never
is known whether a village is merely
occupied by harmless citizens or by
armed forces ready to attack.
The admiralty has not yet admitted
that the monitors working off the Bel
gian coast have sustained any damage
tho the Germans claim to have reached
the vessels with their artillery.
What Will Fleet Do.
The talk of Zeppelins visiting London
has assumed second place alongside the
speculation as to when the German
warships will dart from their havens
and engage naval units. Englishmen
can not explain to their own satisfac-
tion how the Germans are going to 90
this feat, necessitating as It will the
running OF the gauntlet of the British
f1eet as well as speeding thru mined
area. II makes good food for argu-
ment. however and the newspaper
writer's build up and tear down the
plausibility Of the performance in the
same article.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-10-27
BELelANs FACING STARVATION.

American Minister Reports 100000 in
Immediate Need of Food.
Brussels. Oct. 27.-Nearly 100000
people in Belgium. face famine unless
they receive help from the outside at
once.
The American minister to Belgium,
Brand Whitlock. says that less than
two weeks supply of food remains in
the cities while conditions in the couIl-
try districts are worse. Tho Germany
has seized the food in some cities for
her soldiers, she still disclaims re-
sponsibility for feeding the Belgiars.
Mr.. Whitlock has had on hand only
peasants black bread for two weeks
and the supply of that is short. One
hundred soup kitchens are feeding
more than 100000 of the needy in
Brussels. Families formerly rich are
bankrupt. Noblemen may be seen in
the soup Kitchens.
Factories are closed. Stores have
no business. Street cars are being op-
Grated but the railway train service
have been suspended. Supplies Of cof-
fee, tea, flour, rye and salt are prac-
tically exhausted.
Critical in Louvair.
Reports received by Minister Whit
lock from Louvain, Liege and Namur
say that the conditions in those cities
are even worse than they are in Brus-
sells. Louvain has only four days
supply of flour, while Liege has no
-four at all. The peasants in many
districts have been forced to exist on
legumes, as the crops Of beets and
cabbages have been ruined.
Meat and milk supplies also have
been cut Off the army having talk en-
the cattle.
1t is declared absolutely essential
that food be obtained from England
and it is hoped that the first ship
nent is now On the water.
Nearly half of those who nave been
able to remain III Belgium are wan
dering helplessly from town to town
seeking shelter with friends and rel; :
tives. Malines, which formerly had
$4,000 inhabitants. has but few un-
damaged houses. The same situation
exists at Namur and Lonva:n.
Endless Procession.
The road from Antwerp to Brussels
is black with professions Of peopla
moving in either direction. Wagons
and carts are filled with the wreckaye
Of household effects. Thousands on
foot are carrying bundles or pushing
dog carts with no definite destination.
Others are gathered about the ruins
of forts and rifle pits, staring blankiy
at mounds that are covered with with
cred flowers and surn;c"ctea ,,. wood
en- crosses upon which the helmets CT
dead Germans have been placed to
mark their graves.
Belgians Of all classes appear dis
heartened. Old women end cripples
may be seen sitting near their shat
tered homes in Malines, moulding mute
ly at the cathedral, with its shattered
windows and tottering walls, damaged
beyond repair by shell fire.
Similar conditions are found in the
small villages between Antwerp and
Brussels. Few stores are open. Those
attempting to re-establish their homes
find their roofs. which have been
pierced by shells, no protection from
the rain that is now falling every
day. The villages that stood near
contested forts were literally razed,
vet many of the inhabitants remain,
living in rudely constructed sheds or
tents.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-10-27
ATTEMPT TO AssAsslNATE REBEL
cHlEFTAIN SAID TO HAVE
BEEN FRUSTRATED.
ASSASSIN ALLEGED TO
HAVE MADE CONFESSION
Told Of Murder Plot in Presence Of
American Consular Agent Carothers
Before His Execution-With Arrival
of Zapata Delegates, Villa Factions
Assumes Control Of Convention.

III StSU, len. oCls -t---tI .rtltSilipS
has been made to assassinate Gen
Francisco Villa by an agent said to
have been commissioned and paid by
Gen. Pablo Gonzales, General Carran-
zo's staunch supporter. said a message
sent to the Associated Press today by
Luis Aguirre Benavide, General Villas
Francisco l. Mugia, was executed after
making confession before George c..
Carothers, the American consular
agent.
The accusation caused much excite
ment. The telegram from Villas secre-
tary said Mugia was apprehended at
Guadalupe, where Villa with his troops
had been awaiting the outcome of the
conference. The official report stated
that the prisoner, just prior to his exc
cution, had told the Villa officials in the
presence of Carotl1ers that he had been
paid large sum of money by General
Gonzales at Mexico City. In his pos
session was found discriminating evil
dence and a loaded pistol.
Assassin Of German Official.
MIR. Consul, please advise your gov
ernment and my family that l died Il
traitor" Mugia was quoted as having
said. The accused was an Argentina
subject 1t was Mugia who assassinated
q German consular official at Mexico
City some years ago.
Gen. Pablo Gonzales, commander Of
the division Of the east, has been re-
garded as Villas strongest opponent in
Villas controversy with Carranza.
General Villa notified the convention
delegates at Aguascalientes of the mat
ter, suggesting to them that they "act
in the present case as justice and the
Mexican honor demands
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-10-27
GERMANSHAMMERA AT
IMPREGNABLE WALL
Allies Secure Reinfurcements and Resort to
Burrowing in Ground.
infantry attacks but all were repulset
with great losses.

infantry attacks but all were repulsed
with great losses
Senator Reymond's Daring Feat.
Before dying Senator Emile Raymond
the president of the national aviation
commission, whose machine was
brought down by German gun fire last
week, dictated long and clear report
of his reconnaissance which was very
useful to the French commanders.
Senator Reymond's death was the
occasion of a feat of arms. His ma
chine had landed between the trenches
Of the French and the Germans while
the latter were particularly strong. The
French had sought for twenty days to
dislodge them stragetically, slow and
difficult process, and costly In men.
When the aeroPlane fell the Ger
mans rushed from the trenches and fell
upon it. Thereupon the French en-
gagged the Germans in hand hand
fighting and the allies succeeded In
gaining the much wanted position.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-10-27
PARIS ANXIOUS FOR NEWS.
Allies Declare Lines Are in No lmmed'
late Danger.

,.r,s Oct, 27-Paris today began
another twenty -four hours Of waiting
for news from the north, where the
f,ercest fighting Of the war is now 60
ING on. The encouragement that the
Germans had been unable to make
headway after crossing the User canal
brought keen satisfaction. Previous to
thi. statement the movements of the
enemy in the north had awakened con-
siderable inquietude In the public
mind unofficial explanation following
this news, to-wit:
"That in an attack particularly vio-
lent such affairs were inevitable"
Hope TO Wear Out Germans.
~ was said that momentary Ger
man gain at one point could not exer-
else much influence on the operations
peneralIy. Stress also was laid on the
difficult ground which the enemy had
to traverse and on the fact that a sim
,,ar movement which turned out un-
successful was attempted recently by
4he Germans on the Meuse at st. Min
iel. These constant violent attacks
military men pointed out, would also
wear down the Germans little by lit
.lc Theories regarding the exact pur-
nose OF the invaders movements var
,ad hut the allies seemed sure today
81 maintaining their positions.
eslqians Fight Heroicaiiy.
News from Furnes on the route to
Dnnkirk, which, presumably. Is the
objective of the Germans. tells OF the
heroism displaysd by the Belgians. who
withstood the violence Of the German
attacks without fiinching. Tho the
trenches of the Belgians were riddled
nv machine gun fire the Germans We're
unable to cut thru the position The
stand maintained by the defenders has
created much admiration on the part
OF the allies.
The battle Of Oct. Is was marked by
terrible artillery duels in which the
allies gained some advantage. In the
evening the Germans attempted several
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-10-27
COMPLAINS OF CENSORSHIP.
London Times Says Associated Press Is
Not Eeinq Treated Fairly.

London. oct. 27.--The Times in an
editorial today dealing with the CEN
sorship question, compares the treat
ment accorded the Associated Press
correspondents by the English and
German governments to the disadvan-
tage of the former. 1t says further:
Perhaps Premier Asquith and his
colleagues never heard of the great
American institution known as the
Associated Press. 1t is the most Won
derful news organization In the world
and nothing in Europe can compare
with it, Its statements are generally
accurate and are implicitly trusted
thruout North America"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-10-27
TO CALL ARMY OFFICERS
Congressman Gardner to Present Elk.
pert Opinion on Alleged lnadequacy
Of National Defense - Activity in
United States Army Circles.

Washington, Oct. 81. - Final plans
for hearing before the house rules
committee in November on his resolu-
tion calling for the appointment of a
commission to investigate the inade-
quacy Of the national defense were be-
ing made today by Representative
Gardner of Massachusetts,. a large
number of witnesses will appear and,
according to Mr.. Gardner. three days
will be required to hear all of them. To
obtain expert testimony he is seeking
the services of army and navy officers
conversant with the situation.
In Il speech In the house recently
Mr.. Gardner declared that the defenses
of the United States were utterly in
adequate.
Quinine Not Malaria Preventive.
Ordinary doses of quinine Will not
prevent malaria, tho 1t may retard or
delay the symptoms. This is the con-
clusion Of naval surgeons based on
their experience obtained after con-
siderable tropical service with the At
lantic battleship fleet
A special report on the subject has
been made to the navy department by
Surgeon L. w. Mcclure, in which he
says that persons infected with ma
laria may not show any evidence of
the disease while taking quinine but
when it is discontinued will suffer at
tacks of acute malaria paroNyms, in
fact, quinine may be harmful from an
other reason because after taking it
for long period q certain tolerance
for the drug may be established, caus
ing great difficulty in curing these
diseases.
1t is admitted that an eXpeditionary
force during an active campaign in il
malaria country might hold the ma
laria in allegiance temporarily by TAX
ing quinine from five to ten grains
daily for each person
Cavalry Champaign" Completed.
Eight hundred engineers and caVal-
rymen of the regular army stationed
around Washington today are resting
after Campaign" of several days in
the "enemy's' country. Gen. Leonard
Wood, commanding the department of
the east, was with the men while they
were in camp on the banks of the
Potomac and Secretary of War Garri-
son spent one day there. Both say the
engineers did excellent work in bui.d
ing bridges over ravines. digging
trenches, and throwing up preastworks, s,
and the cavalrymen in searching out
the enemy"
White Clothing Not Ideal.
The white clothing that has long
been the ideal naval costume il tropi
cal countries is unsuitable in tho
tropics. according to a report today TO
the surgeon general by Past Assistant
Surgeon S. l.. Higgins, based on the
naval operations at Vera Cruz. He says
the white clothing and especially the
white hat is too easily penetrated by
the suns rays and therefore recom-
mends that khaki or forestry neutral
clothing be supplied to the navy for
landing parties.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-10-27
eELe,ANs ASK REIMBURSEMENT.
Antwerp Firms to Demand Payment by
Great Britain For Lost Stocks.

Berlin, by wireless. Oct. 27.-Accord-
ing to reports received from Antwerp,
fifty firms Of that city present to the
British government claims for COM
pensation for the destruction OF goods
after the evacuation of that city was
decided upon. These claims amount to
230,000,000 francs ($46,000,O0O) and Will
be presented thru Brand Whitlock. the
American minister to Belgium.
The foregoing information was made
public in Berlin today thru official
channels.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-10-27
MINE DISASyy3R IN
ILLIN0lI KILLS 80
Explosion Near Royalton Entombs Entire Day
Shift of 800 Men.
city today. The inhabitants were
thrown into a condition OF panic but
the shock did little damage.
PREPARES LIST OF WITNESSES.
Senator Norris Lists Those He Desire,
Called in liuuor Lobby Inquiry.

Senator Norris Lists Those He Dssirss
Called in Liquor Lobby Inquiry.
Washington. Oct. 27.-The list of
persons he believes should be called
before the senate lobby committee in
connection with his charges that a
lobby had worked In the interests Of
liquor producers to prevent tax on
whisky and an increased levy on beer,
was nearing completion today by Sem
ator Norris of Nebraska. He made the
charges In the senate during the final
discussion on the war revenue bill.
Senator Norris already has sub
mitted partial list TO chairman Over
man of the committee. Among those
whom he suggests should be called are
Royal e. Cabell. former commissioner
of internal revenue, and Theodore Bell,
of California.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-10-27
White cIothinq Not Ideal.
oUAkEs DISTURB ITALY.
Recurrent Shocks Cause More or Les:
Uneasiness Amono Citizens.

Milan, Italy, via Rome, Oct. 27.--
An earthquake was recorded in Milan
this morning. Considerable alarm was
caused but there were no casualties.
There have been earthquake dis
turbances in the northern part Of
Italy for twenty-four hours. a severe
shock was recorded at Turin yes erday
and slight disturbance occurred at the
same place between 5 and in the
afternoon. UP TO the present time no
great damage or less or life has been
reported.
Florence. Italy. via Rome, Oct 27.--
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-10-27
EouALIzE RATES ON GRANITE.
Tariff on Monumental and Building
Granite to Mississippi Points Samo.

Washington, oct. 27.-On complaint
Of the Nebraska state railway commits
sion. the inters ate commerce COM
mission held today that the existing
freight rate OF 81 cents per hundred
pounds on shipments of monumental
granite, from Vermont quarries to Mis-
sissippi river transfer points, was dis
criminatory in comparison with the
rates OF II cents on building granite.
An order was issued by the commits
sion, directing that the rates on the
two classes of granite should be the
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-10-27
CONSTELLATION TO TOUR.
Famous Freate to Visit Washington
and ANNAPOLIS.


Washington, Oct. 2I.-The old frigate
Constellation, now at Baltimore, where
she was Scnt from Newport to take
part In the recent star spangled ban
ner celebration, will make stops at AM
napolis and Washington on her return
to Newport. according to announce
ment made today by the navy depart
ncnt. The bid Vessel probably will be
at the navy yard here for about q
week. At Newport she will be used In
connection with the training OF naval
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-10-27
Probably $50 Dead.

Royalton. H., Oct, 27.-Three hun
dred men were caught In the MitcA sll
coal mine near here by gas explosion
soon after the day shift entered tho
workings this morning. ono hundred
men escaped, thirty or forty bodies had
been found at IL o'clock and 100 were
known to be imprisoned in lower
level which 10 now burning.
The mine Is q mile from this town
and the explosion was distinctly heard
here. Aid was summoned from Duquoln
was sent from Benton. Within less
than two hours several bodies had been
taken from the workings. No hope IL
held out for the 100 men on the lower
level. The flames make 1t impossible
for the rescuers to reach them and ie
is thought all are dead.
No Hope For Entombed Men.
The 100 miners who escaped were ir
parts OF the mine not touched by the
flames. Warned by the explosion Of
accumulated gas they scurried to the
surface and told of the spreading
flames which had entombed more than
one third of their number In lower
level
Rescuers who penetrated as far as
smoke and heat would permit soon re-
ported that the plight Of the men was
hopeless as the lower level was on
fire.
helpless. Mine officials said that prob
ably all the men caught by the fire
We're dead.
All the dead taken from the upper
level had been overcome by gas and
none had been burned.
Saved by Clay Walls.
The explosion occurred in the north
west corner of the mine. where $50 to
500 men were working. Men in the
southern part OF the mine heard the
explosion and hurried to the cages that
took them to the surface. This part
OF the mine was separated from the
Fart where the explosion occurred by
thick walls Of clay.
There were employed in the mine
312 men. but as the disaster occurred
before work was to begin about fifty
had not entered the shaft
Up to II o'clock rescue parties were
unable to penetrate more than 1.5ec
feet. but at that hour the rescue car
came from Benton. with four hours
supply OF oxygen. This made possible
further penetration of the mine by
the rescue parties.
Mine Must Be Flooded.
General Superintendent Mitchell said
he could not account for the explosion.
as the mino had been in continuous
operation and no gases had been de-
tected. Lines of hose were carried
down two shafts and attempts were
made to direct streams Of water thru
cross shafts to the burning level. Gas
made 1t dangerous for the fire fighters
to approach close enough to do good
work. Experts said the fire could be
controlled only by closing the entrance
shafts and pumping water into the
mine. This will not be done until all
hope of rescunig imprisoned miners is
abandoned
Twenty physicians accompanied the
rescue party from Benton and when
they arrived they had their hands full
looking after the wives and daughters
OF the imprisoned miners. who had be-
come hystertcal.
The mine belongs to the Franklin
! County Coal Company.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-10-27
RECORD FLOUR SHIPMENT.
Consignment Of 4,722,000 Pounds For
Holland Now at New Orleans.

New Orleans, Oct. 27.--What Is said
by local railroad men to be the largest
consignment of flour to single con-
signee from an American pert is being
concentrated here for the Netherlands
government. Already la carloads.
shown on railroad way bills as 4,72e,-
600 pounds, have arrived. An equal
amount soon will he in transit, Ii IS
stated. The flour was milled In Kan
sas and 1t is understood will be trans
ported to Europe in vessels OF the
Holland american line.