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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-08-13
ERENcH SUCCESSES CLAIMED.
prjsk sksrmishss Along German 5or
dar North Of Nancy.

Brisk sksrmishss Along German sor-
der North Of Nancy.
Paris, Aug. 13-An official report OF
the fighting between the French an
Germans in the vicinity of Pont-a-
Mousson, north Of Nancy. issued today.
says:
"The fighting which started on Aug.
IL was continued on Aug. IL un-
der thrilling conditions for the French.
II may be summed up as follows:
"The first phase was an attack on
two French batallions by German
forces, greatly superior in number. The
two French battalions fell back but.
being reinforced during the night, as
sumed the offensive well supported by
artillery. 3
This counter attack caused the
Germans to retreat precipitately, leav-
Ing behind them large number Of
killed, wounded and prisoners.
The Germans abandoned = battery
OF artillery, three machine guns. and
~ ~ wagon loads Of ammunition.
md French troops followed up their
advantage and on Wednesdays . french
battery surprised the Twenty first
Baden Dragons regiment. while the
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-08-13
NO DEFEAT FOR GERMANS.
War Department Says Holding Q
MusIhaussn Was Not Planned.

War Department Says Holding Of
Muelhaussn Was Not Planned.
Paris, Aug. IA dispatch from st.
Petersburg says the Austrians have
suffered check on the Dneister river.
Four regiments Of Austrian infantry
and eight regiments of Uhlans routed.
The approaching big battle probably
will be decisive. The French minister
Of war explains that engagements on
the Franco German frontier were no
more than outpost sH;T zs::ssss:ess.
1.-THE best denial that can be given to
the report that the French lost 10000
men at Altkirch" says the ministry. lis
that the total effective French troops
did not reach that number"
The following official announcement
was issued by the French war depart
ment last night:
up to tonight no encounters be-
tween German-French forces except
outposts have taken place" The occu-
patton Of Muelhausen was effected by
Q French brigade Of infantry to de-
stroy the German intelligence center
Of operations there. That being ac-
complished. the brigade was with
drawn, the general considering the op-
position too perilous. :~The French
brigade was followed, by the entire
Fourteenth German army corps and .
division Of the Fifteenth army corps,
which were halted by our principal
lines. "The stragetical situation re-
mains, ~ before. excellent"
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DETAILS OF Battle.
infantry, Cavalry and Artillery Par
ticipats in Fight.

infantry, Cavalry and Artillery Par.
ticipats in Fight.
Paris, Aug. 13.-An official commun-
ication published hero today says:
"a division OF Belgian cavalry, sup
ported by Srigade Of infantry and by
artillery. engaged In q heated fight
near the fortress of Diest. eighteen
miles northeast Of Louvain, with di-
vision Of German cavalry. also sup
ported by infantry and artillery.
"The fighting was extremely fierce
and resulted In the Germans being
thrown back toward Hasselt and st.
Trond."
Tho minister adds:
.'The Belgian army and tho forts
around Liege are intact and are pre-
pared to resist all attacks
There has been no important change
in Lorraine and there Is no truth in the
report that the Sixteenth regiment Of
French infantry was taken prisoners
by - the y.rn,als at Briey. in the DEPART
ment oflMeurt -Moselle."
At the end OF his communication tho
French minister says: "France is graf
ifled by the attitude Of America"
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Wilson, Appeals for
Red Cross Funds
To Aid European,

Washington, Aug. 13-President vii
son. az head Of the American Ret
Cross. today appealed to the America,
people to contribute money for the re,
lief Of sick and wounded soldiers of tn,
European nations. The ap
peal was
ITO the People Of the United
States: The present wars in
Europe are certain to impose on
the Red Cross Of the nations en-
gagged burden which demands
the sympathy and aid Of the world.
''The American Red Cross is
earnestly desirous Of assisting its
sister societies in their endeavors >
to alleviate distress and suffering
among the combatants. and there
fore appeals for funds to extend
1mpartially for the relief Of tho
sick and wounded soldiers Of the
nations at war.
Contributions for this purpcse
may be sent to the American Red
cross, Washington. d. c., or to local
treasurers of the society in, other
cities. confidently hope that the
humanity and liberality Of the peo-
plc OF the United States. so often
manifested, In the past, will cause
them to respond promptly and gen
erously to this appeal. -.
(Signed) WOODROW WILSON,
president American Red Cross =.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-08-13
Rebels Rule in MazatIsn.

On Board U. S. s. California. Mazat-
Ian. Mexico. Aug. 13.-(delayed In
transmission)-On assuming command
of Mazatlan today Governor Riyeros,
of the constitutionalist administy yation,
ordered Immediately removed from the
stores and windows of all German
stores signs which had been placed
there reading: German property under
protection of the German cruiser Leip-
zig" The Leipzig has left here, and d
now Off San Francisco.
The next act OF the new governor was
to levy u forced loan of 100000 on all
foreign merchants.
In the three days fighting which ac-
companied the evacuation Of the city
by the federals. the constitutionalist
loss in killed and wounded is estimated
at 500. The hospital star Of the Cali
fornia is caring for the wounded.
General A!varado in command OF the
constitutionalist forces In the state OF
Sonora. has been placed under arrest,
with all his staff. by order OF Governor
Maytorena, and taken to Hermosillo.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-08-13

ing out that Germany had no quarrel
with Belgium and no desire to be at
war with her and asked the Belgian
government to reconsider its refusal to
allow the German army to traverse
Belgium in order to save useless ex-
penditure in blood and treasure.
The Belgian government, according
to the newspaper made reply again
refusing the German request.
The Daily Mail says 1t understands
Turkey had assured the British gov
ernment that tho German cruisers
Goeben and Breslau which are now
in the Dardanelles. will be disarmed
but that there is reason to believe
Turkey has purchased and intends to
put the two cruisers In commission.
No Retreat From MueIhausen.
A dispatch from the French foreign
minister. issued by the French en-
bassy reiteriates that French troops
behind Muelhausen. Aisace. "ahve not
retired but have victorioasly resisted
an entire German army corps"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-08-13
CHILD FATALLY BURNED.

Mother Of Webster City Babe injured
In Effort to Save Offspring.
Special to Times Republican.
Webster City. AUG. 1&.-While Har-
old, the 1-year- old son of Mr.. and Mrs
Ed Lundy, and his 3-year-old brother
were playing with matches In the yard
this morning. Harold's clothing caught
fire and he was probably fatally burned
The 3-year-old brother ran screaming
into the house for help and the mother
frantic with fear. rushed out. She
threw water on the burning body and
finally smothered the flames with hel
own clothes, In saving the child from
immediate death, however. she was ter
.ribly burned about the head Physi-
clans rive little hope for the child.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-08-13
REBEL CHIEFS At OUTS
carranza Issues Order Preventing
Consignment Of Ammunition From
Reaching Villa = General Demands
That "First Chief" Retire in Favor of
c;v;I;,,

Civilian.
Washington. Aug. 13.-Reports of in
creasing friction between Carranza and
Villa, constitutionalist leaders in Mex
leo, reached climax when the first
chief" directed that ammunition con-
signed to Villa be held up at Tampico.
and brought new phase OF the Mexi-
can situation to the from. today. Car
ranza's sudden order to halt the am
munition was the first indication he
had given of interference with the re-
organization Of Villas army in Chi
huahua.
While Carranza's action was not ex-
planned in the official advices to Wash
ington.. yet Villas reason for his dis
pleasure with Carranza's attitude had
been outlined by persons in Washing
ton who have been in touch with him.
Villa wants Carranza to retire as
first chief He insists that a civil in
stead OF q military government be es-
tablished to conduct elections thruout
the republic: that land reforms be ex-
ecuted In conformation with the Mexi-
can constitution; that the federal
army be dissolved, but thas deserving
men be admitted to the new army, and
that amnesty be given to all political
Offenders except those involved In the
anti Madero plot.
Villa also objects to military chiefs
holding the office of provisional gov
ernor. and contends military chief
should not be provisional president. He
is military governor OF chihuahua and
as such 1t Is said Is ready to retire.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-08-13

Paris, Aug. 13.-The official declarn-
ton of war by France on Austria Hun
gary was made public here today.
London, Aug. 13.--It was officially an
nounced that a state of war has existed
between Great Britain and Austria
since midnight.
The British foreign office later issued
the following statement:
Diplomatic relations between France
and Austria Hungary being broken off.
the French government requested his
najesty's government to communicate
to the Austria Hungary ambassador in
London the following declaration:
Having declared war on Servia, and
thus taken the initiative in hostilities
in Europe, the Austro- H Hungarian gov
ernment has placed itself, without any
provocation from France, in state of
war with France, and after Germany
had successfully. declared war against
Russia and France, Austria Hungary
has interfered in the conflict by declar-
Ing war on Russia, who already was
fighting 0nthe side Of France. Accord :
ing to n1Rnnation worthy of belief
Austria Hungary has sent troops over
the German frontier In such hsasmaMner
as to constituts4a direct menace against
France. In face n .these facts the
French government finds ftNen obliged
to advise the Austro- hungarian gov
fernment that it will take all measures
permitted to it to reply 10 these acts
fand menaces.' sArss ~,
In communicating this declaration
accordingly. to the Austrian Hungarian
ambassador in London. his Brittanic
majesty's government has declared to
his excellency that the rupture with
France. having been brought about in
this way. it feels itself obliged to an
nounce that state of war exists be-
tween Great Britain and Austria H un-
gary as from midnight
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-08-13
cerm.n steamer c.p%ur,d.

New York, Aug. 1S.-News OF tho
taking of the German tank steamer
Ieda, "a prize probably worth $250.000.
by the British cruiser Suffolk. and Oe
the arrest of upwards OF 100 German
reservists in Bermuda as prisoners Of
war was confirmed by Capt. r. L. Dam,
iels. of the Royal Mall steam packet.
Caribbean. which arrived here today
from Bermuda. Similar csssa..s.a hnn
was brought by the Bermudian. Of the
Quebec Steamship Company.
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men were dismounted. In few min
utes the regiment was destroyed.
1.-THE effect Of this double success was
Immediately perceptible. Not only was
the forward movement of the German
troops stopped. but their columns fell
back. closely followed by the French.
In the course of this pursuit the
French found on a hill. and in neigh
boring village, many German soldiers
who had been wounded in the fight on
Aug. II.
Nine German officers and 1000
wounded fell into the French hands as
prisoners"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-08-13
Two Peace Treaties Ratified.

Washington. Aug. Ia.--Secretary
Bryan's peace treaties with the Neither
lands and Norway were ratified today
by the senate. They are the first of
twenty pending. They provide for
commissions of inquiry before resort
ing to arms In international disputes
which ordinary sources, OF diplomacy
fall to settle.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-08-13
Meat Price. uneh.nasd.

Chicago, Aug. 1s.-There was no
change in the wholesale price Of cut
meats at the stock yards today except
that sausage was described as "a trifie
stronger
The investigation of the alleged war
rise OF prices on foodstuffs ordered by
the president will be taken up, as far
as Chicago is concerned. by District
Attorney Wilkers9n on his return from
vacation tomorrow.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-08-13
Ru.ai.n. pefeat Au.tr;.n.

RUSSIANS DcredS AuSerla00.
st. Petersburg, via London, Aug. 13
"A Russian force has taken the town
Of Sokai, Austrian Galieia, by assault
infiictins heavy Casualties on the Aus.
trian garrison, according to q semi-of-
fetal announcement.
The Austrian garrison consisted OF
two infantry battalions, regiment OF
lancers. and regiment or nussars
After dislodging them the Russian
cavalry pursued the Austrians across
the river Bug and blew up two bridges
and a viaduct.
Several houses in Sokal, which 4,
forty 1--WE miles northeast Of Lenberg
were set on fire and burned to the
ground by tho Russian troops because
civilians had fired from them on the
attacking force.
The Russians captured some military
building material, pontoons. and tele-
graph instruments.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-08-13
DISPATCHES FROM BRUSSELS
CLAIM DECISIVE DEFEAT OF
GERMAN FORCES.
CASUALTIES AMONG INVADING
FORCES SAID TO be HEAVY
sslsian War offie. Claim. Three
Fifths Of 5000 Germans Engaged
Were Killed Or Wounded Belgian
Losses Said to Be Comparatively
smaIl-Ne Change Along Border.

Brussells. via London, Aug. 13.-The
nghting yesterday between the Bel.
gian and German armies in the vicin-
ity Of Diest lasted the entire day and
constituted the first considerable battle
Of the war. It will be known as the
battle Of Haelen. Shells were still fall
ing at Z: 80 in the evening on the roads
around Diest
An official communique, issued to-
day. confirms yesterdays success Of the
Belgian troops over the Germans at
Haelen. It says the German casualties
were very heavy, three-dfths Of their
troops engaged in the encounter being
killed or wounded, while the Belgian
casualties are reported as relatively
small
Ground strswn With Dead and Dying.
The battle conferred around Haelan.
in the Belgian province OF Limbours.
extending to Diest In the north Of this
province Of Br2bant after passing
round Zeelhem.
At z o'clock last evening all the coun-
try between the three towns mentioned
had been cleared OF German troops ex-
cept the dead and wounded. which were
thickIy stream about the fire zone.
Upwards of 800 dead German soldiers
were counted III q space of ATTY yards
squaSos ...;sss =
church. Brewery. and soms
houses In Haslan were set aflre and
two bridges over the Demer were de-
stfUyed by Belgian engineers.
Great quantities OF booty. wAre coll
lected on the battlefield, aho this has
been stacked in front Of the town hall
Of Diest. Many horses also were cap
tured.
Tho strength of the German column
was about 5000 men.
German Casualties 1000
According to LeSoir, the German
casualties during yesterdays fighting in
the vicinity Of Haelen totals about
1000, equally divided between killed
and wounded.
The Belbian casualties are not pre-
~cisely known but are declared to COM
prise only . few dead and many
wounded.
Germans RepuIsed Near Namur.
A Belgium official communication to-
! day says a German force proceeding in
the direction Of Eghegee. to the north
Of Namur, was attacked and repulsed
this morning by the Belgian troops.
The Germans suffered severe casual
ties. The Belgians captured num-
her Of machine guns mounted on motor
cars
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-08-13
GERMANS RENEW PLEA.

Dsisium oevsrnmsnt 10 Again Be.
sseched - Reoensidsr Refusal.
London, AuG, 15.The Daily Mail
says It learns that on Monday, after
the fruitless assault by the Germans
on the Liege forts the German gov
ernmenl again approached Belgium,
thru Holland a. intermediary, point-
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-08-13
Franco Want. to aorrow.

Washington. Aug. 13.-J. Pierpont
Morgan & Co. have inquired Of the
state department what the Uuited
States governments attitude would be
toward a French war loan of several
hundred millions, to be fioated in this
country.
1t is also understood that certain f.
nancial houses have approached the
government with view to ascertain
ing it's attitude toward an Austrian
loan of un unnamed amount.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-08-13
GERMANS CAPTURE FRENcHMEN.

Berlin Reports Over 1,2OO Prisoners
Taken At Musihausen.
Berlin, via Direct Wireless to Nauen,
Germany, to the Goldschmidt Wireless
Company Station at Tuckerton, N. j.,
Aug. 13.-The German troops took 1873
French officers and LILO French SOL
diers prisoners in the fighting at Muel-
hausen, Alsace. They also captured
four French cannon.
Another 1000 French officers and
men were taken prisoners by the Ger
mans IN the fight near Longwy.
German soil is now entirely cleared
Of French troops.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-08-13
Denmark Must Remain Neutral.

Copenhagen. Aug. -, via London
Aug. 13-Political circles consider tha,
the neutrality Of Denmark must be
maintained at all costs. Otherwise the
economic distress, which already is
acute, will be accentuated. Large
quantities of goods are being exported
to the combatants. Germany has re-
moved her tariff restrictions, but re-
quires that the shipments be in large
quantities. The export of Danish goods
to England commences tonight, the
government insuring them war risks
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-08-13
GERMAN cRuELT,es CHARGED.
eelsians May Appeal to Neutral Pow
ers Because of Treaty Niolations

6etgians May Appeal to Neutral Pow
ers Because of Treaty Violations.
Brussels. via Paris, Aug. 13-It is
stated here today that the intervention
of the neutral powers is to be asked
Tor by the Belgian foreign minister,
thru their diplomatic representatives in
the Belgian capital. in reference to all
legged reported violations by the Ger
man troops in Belgium by the Geneva
and Hague conventions.
NJ. Davignon, the Belgian foreign
minister. has drawn up long list of
cases, declared to be fully attested. of
the killing Of the wounded, the abuse
OF the white flag, the killing of civil
ians, and the seizure of private and
public funds.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-08-13
PAGE ONE.
Al~..


and in east Friday.
PAGE ONE.
TeIegraphic News:
Belgians Defeat Large German
Force.
Important Engagement Fought Near
BEST.
Great Britain and France Declare
War on Austria.
Little Change in War Zone.
Wilson Orders Prosecution OF Price
Boosters
Carranza and Villa Split.
PAGES TWO, THREE AND FOUR.
Iowa and General News:
White Plague Fight Winning.
Inquiry Into High Prices of Food.
To Improve Compensation Law.
Wild Ride on Engine Pilot.
Migratory Bird Law Hard Hit.
Sprayed Apple Trees Bearing
PAGE FIVE.
Story:
Wallingford ir His Prime.
PAGE SIX.
EDITORIAL:
Not by Crook.
Who Makes War?
A Pleasure to Reply.
Topics OF the Times.
Iowa Opinion and Notes.
Farm Topics.
PAGES SEVEN, EIGHT, TEN, AND
ELEVEN.
City News:
Lew" Jones Answers Final Sum-
mons.
End Comes After Long Illness.
B. o. Tankersley County Attorney.
Ansons Divide Last Burlington
Games.
j. r. Haines and Wife Celebrate
Golden Wedding.
Sweet Corn Pack Is Begun.
General and Brief City News.
PAGE TWELVE.
Markets and General:
Rally III Wheat.
Corn Follow Wheat's Lead.
Strength in Cattle Market.
Hogs Advance and 10 Cents.
United States Threatens Packers.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-08-13

Vancouver, q. c., Aug. 13.-The Ca
madam cruiser Rainbow reached Vic
toria at a. m. today, conveying the
British man. of-war Clearwater. Tho
AIserine is expected in later today.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-08-13
T.-R. BULLETIN
NEWS OF THE DAY
The Weather,

The Weather.
Sun rises Aug. Ia at 6:oT, sets at
1909.
Iowa--Generally fair tonight and
Friday, except probably local showers
or thunder storms this afternoon or to-
night in east portion; cooler tonight
, and in east Friday.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-08-13

Dover, via London, Aug. 13-Heavy
cannonadins was heard here early this
morning, the reports coming from tho
northeast. The firing lasted an hour.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-08-13

Paris, Aug. 13-It is declared hero
that the alleged purchase by Turkey of
the German cruisers Goeben and Bres-
iau, as announced at Constantnopie,
probably will be the subject Of de-
nnand for explanation on the part Of
France and her allies.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-08-13

Washington, Aug. 13.-lt has been de-
cided to impose the came censorship on
French and English cables as is now
imposed on German owned wireless
stations at SayvilIe, L. l., and Tucker
tom NJ, ],
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-08-13
TWO OTHER sPON[RS
BREAK WITH AUSTRIA
GREAT BRITAIN AND FRANCE
SIMULTANEOUSLY DE-
CLARE WAR.
HOSTILE CONDITIONS IN
EUROPE NOW EouALlzED
Austria's Hostile Attitude Toward
Russia and France Forces Great
Britain to Formal DecIaration-Ger-
man Soldiers Charged With Viola
ton Of Treaties and With crueIties.

Paris. Aug. 1s.-The official declara-
ton of war by France on Austria Hun
gary was made public here today.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-08-13
RedfieId Told 70 Get Busy.

The president at once instructed
Secretary Redfeld to have his agents
begin similar investigation.
Special agents Of the department oe
Justice thruout the country and inves-
tigators Of the department Of COM
merce are available to collect evidence
for any action the attorney Ta!.
may think warranted. The department
of labor also has corps which has
become very expert in gathering evil
dencc Of the increased cost OF living.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-08-13

London, Aug. t3:--Neither the British
nor the TurkilEsg smbAssy has received
any dispatch confirming the reported
cruisers Goshen and 1reslau.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-08-13

) Amsterdam, via London, Aug. 49,.
The special train bearing 400 Amsri.
cans frorass Berlin, arrived here at
o'clock this morning. The patty which
was under the direction Of the Amsri.
can ambassador to Germany, James W.
Gerard, continued on tho train to
Rotterdam, whence il will sail for the
United States on steamer Of the
Holland American line.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-08-13

Stockholm, via London, Aug. 13-
Two German warships were observed
off Landsort, an island in the Baltic,
yesterday and today. GutIand reports
that German war vessels are seen fro
quentIy cruising in that vicinity.
Advices from Finland indicate that
the Russian fleet is still in control OF
the Finnian CULTS.
espionage, were arrested yesterday.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-08-13

Washington, Aug. 10. - Immediate
charter Of six vessels to go to Europe
for Americans was agreed on today by
Secretaries McAdoo, Garrison and
Daniels and Assistant Secretary Phil
lips, Of the state department. They
will carry 5000 passengers at as rea-
sonabIe rates Of passage as possible.