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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-12-29
REPORT MINOR SUCCESSES.
offieia, Statement Of Allies RIVERS te
Bombardment and Counter Attacks.


eombardment and Counter Attacks.
Paris. Dec. 29-The French official
statement on the progress Of the wax
given out today refers to comparative
ly minor successes and mentions bonn
bardments of certain French positions
by German artillery. The French have
occupied a village in Belgium. They
have gained ground in the Argonne
and they are investing Steinbach in
upper Alsace. The official communica-
tion follows:
I'm Belgium the village of St.
Georges has been occupied by our
| troops, who have established themselves
in this location.
From the Lys to the Somme the
enemy has bombarded our positions
violently and in the vicinity Of Rehelle
at Stauben, at Lequesnoy' and at Pou-
choir. and to the northwest of Roye.
There has been calm along the front
between the Somnle and the Argonne.
1--WE have gained little ground in
the Argonne. notably in the forest of
La Grurie, in the forest Bolante and in
the forest Courte Chaussee.
"On the heights of the Meuse several
German counter attacks have been re-
pulsed in the forest of LIE Bouchot,
which is northeast of Proyon.
THE force of the enemy which had
occupied our trenches III the vicinity
OF the redoubt of the burned forest to
the west Of Apremont, have been driv-
en- out.
I'm upper Alsace, following violent
engagement, we are today closely in
vesting Steinbach and our forces have
taken possession Of the ruins of the
chateau
slam German cunners.
A second official announcement was
made by the military authorities this
afternoon. 1t follows:
IAN official German communication
dated Dec. 26, and transmitted gener-
ally. referred to the fact that it often
happens that the shells used by the
German field artillery do not explode
At the same time it is stated these
shells were taken by. capture from the
French.
THE Germans, who have opportun-
ity to observe the efficacy Of the
French artillery, have not discovered
new quality in French guns. This is
they are dangerous only when oper-
ated by the French"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-12-29
Villa Issues Statement.

Mexico City via Ell Paso. Tex. Dec.
29.-When the matter of frequent exc
cutions and lack of personal guaran-
tees was brought to the attention of
General Villa today, he made the fol-
lowing statement:
Many foreigners have lately asked
me for personal guarantees. l am dis
posed to make every effort to give
these. Many OF the requests have been
telegraphed.
Regarding the present chief execu-
tive of the nation, / am sorry to say
conspirators are endeavoring to reach
him.
The country needs prudence at the
present time. 1t also needs energetic
measures. AS soon as these matters
are attended to. I will proceed to di-
rict the campaign for the capture of
Tampico."
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-12-29
Recall Election in salem.

Salem, Mass, Dec. 29.-Altho the
weather was bad a large vote was an
ticipated at the mayoralty recall elec-
tion today. Mayor John +. HurleS;
whose recall is sought by the Better
Government Association, has served
two years Of his fifth term. His op-
ponent today was Matthias J. OKeefe.
q manufacturer. The leaders of the re-
call movement charged chat the liquor
laws had not beena properly enforced.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-12-29
JOIN GEN. VILLAS FORCES

Seven Thousand carranza Troops at
Topic Desert -, Gunboat Annapolis
Ordered to San Bias - Villa Issues
Statement Regarding Guarantees Of
Safety.
On board Uuited States ship San
Diego en- route to San Diego, Cal. by
wireless, Dec. 20. Seven thousand
troops OF Gen. Venustiano Carranza
declared today for Gen. Francisco Villa
at Topic, in the state Of that name, on
the west coast OF Mexico. Foreigners
at San Bias and Tepic have taken
refuge aboard the United States supply
ship Glacier. Rear Admiral Howard.
in command Of the Pacific feet, or
dered the gunboat Annapolis to San
Bias. by wireless. but no trouble is ex-
pected.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-12-29
AMERICAN AMONG WOUNDED.
Manager Of Copper Property Nsat
eatum Hit During Fight With Turks.

Correspondence OF American Pressl
London. Dec. 29-In the invasion Of
British copper property near Batim,
by the Turks. the American manager
b. 7. White. was wounded but mans
aged to escape with other foreign OF.
ficials of the mine. Some OF the Of.
ficials have arrived IN London.
The 1900 employees were completely
outnumbered In the fight and left tho
property when the enemy withdrew. AZ
the company produced $4,000 tons ol
copper monthly. the Russian governs
ment Immediately took charge OF the
property
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-12-29
EMPLOY DENTISTS, OPTICIANS.
Pittsburgh to Care For Teeth and Eyes
Of School Children.

Pittsburgh. Dec. 29.-Details for an
ambitious program for physical better
ment in the Pittsburgh public schools
were made known today when Director
H. B. Burns. of the department, Of
hygiene, announced the opening of five
fully equipped and manned dental
clinics. Ten registered dentists will be
on duty six days week caring for
teeth Of children. Arrangements were
also made to open the optical depart
ment where children in need Of lenses
will be provided with them free of cost.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-12-29
Villa Soldiers Wreck Train.

Laredo, Tex, Dec. 29-Troops be-
lieved operating under Gen. Francisco
Villas orders. according to dispatches
received here today, wrecked passen-
ger train and blocked traffic on the
Tampico division Of the Mexican rail-
way, 175 miles west of Tampico, on
Dec. &c. The only foreigners on board.
an American and his wife, were
treated courteously.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-12-29
MARsHALLTOWN. IOWA. DECEMBER

French attacks to the west of Semi
hetm have been repelled.
mo changes have taken place in the
situation in East Prussia.
In Poland on the right bank of the
Vistula, on branch Of the Bzura and
on the Rawka rivers, our attacks have
made progress
"ln the region south Of Inownodz
strong Russian attacks have been re-
pulsed"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-12-29
Losses to- All shinnino.

Stockholm. Sweden, Dec. 29-Total
losses to shipping thru mine dis
asters since the war were:
Sweden-Eigh, ships and sixty lives
Denmark-Six vessels and six lives.
Norway--Five vessels and six lives.
To this total must also be added
Holland with three vessels and three
lives.
The tota: financial loss Of the twenty
two ships and their cargoes will reach
nearly S1,110,00O
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-12-29
Schooner Wrecked Crew Saved.

New York. Dec. 29.-The three-
masted schooner Warren Adams,
which sailed Dec. 81, from Charleston,
S. c.. for Philadelphia win lumber.
was wrecked by a gale Christmas day
and was abandoned Dec. ~. according
to her crew of seven rescued by tho
Norwegian steamer kuneo. from
Kingston. and landed here today.
Nothing was saved from the schooner
except few nautical instruments.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-12-29
VESSEL IN DISTRESS.
Ship Answering Wireless Call Unable
to Find Barkentine lrmaard.

Honolulu, T. H., Dec. ga wireless
message was received here yesterday
from the liner Sonoma saying that the,
barkentine Irmgard was In distress
south of the island OF Oahu. A tuIe
that was sent out returned here last
night, unable to locate the vessel
The Irmgard is bound from Levuka,
Fiji Islands, for San Francisco. She is
a wooden vessel OF GIL tons, built in
1889, and Is owned in San Francisco.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-12-29
PLAN FOR CLUB CONVENTION.
New York City TO Entertain 10000 Club
Women in May.

New York, Dec. 29.-Preliminary
plans for the entertainment OF 10000
women for two weeks, commencing
May 16 next, when the General FEEDER
alton OF Womans Club opens its con-
ventton in this city, were begun yester-
day. The convention will be attended
by 5000 delegates and atternates. Four
thousand other club women will swell
the attendance.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-12-29
PRESIDENTS STAND UNCHANGED
Will Support Jones Bill Despite Res
ported Uprisinos in PhiIippinos.

Washington, Dec. 29-President VIII.
son told callers today that his support
of the Jones bill for ultimate independ-
ence OF the Philippines would not be
altered by conditions In the islands. He
declared that accounts of the uprisings
had undoubtedly been exaggerated.
The president intimated that he be-.
lieved the reports were due to the efe
forts to defeat the cause OF independ-
ence.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-12-29
LOAN ASSOCIATION BANK.
Land Bank Of New York Soon 70 Bs
Opened at Albany.

Albany. n. Y, Dec. 29.-The Land
Bank OF New York State Has been or
ganized with capital OF 100000. and
soon will be ready for operation. Tho
bank has been formed by building and
loan associations thruout the state and
Is intended to extend the benefits Of the
associationsc to strictly agricultural
districts.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-12-29

Extends rsrn Of Ch;na's President.
Peking, China, Dec. 29.--There was
promulgated in Peking today new
election law In the republic. The new
law fixes the term Of office for the
president to ten years. This term may
be continued indefinitely by the sem
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-12-29
CHILD ACCIDENTALLY KILLED.
Map confesses to Shooting Girl Wher
Aiminq at SWaetheart

Aiming at SWeetheart.
Millville, N. j., Dec. 29.-The mystery
surrounding the killing last night OF
Beatrice Bailey, years old, who was
struck by a bullet that came thru the
window at the home Of her grand
mother at Buckshutem, near here,
where she was spending the holidays,
was cleared up today when George
Ham, 20 years old, was arrested and
confessed. according to the police, that
he had accidentally shot the child while
trying to kill his sweetheart
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-12-29
COLLEGE PRoAtslr,onlsrs MEET
inter- Collegiate Association in Annual
Convention at Topeka,

Convention at Topeka.
Topeka, Kan. Dec. 29.-Assembled to
further the fight against liquor thru
a systematic campaign by college stu
dents. nearly 1000 delegates took part
here today in the national convention
of the Inter- Collegiate Prohibition AS
sociation.
After addresses of welcome and brief
talks by workers in state and national
prohibition movements, speeches were
to be begun in the biennial national
oratorical contest of the association
The contestants are winners in state
and interstate contests, and are stu
dents in California. Michigan, Tennes-
see, Nebraska, Oregon and Kansas.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-12-29
Another At..k.n JUDGE Named.

Washington, Dec. 90. President
Wilson today nominated Charles
Bounded, OF vaidez, Alaska, judge of
the districtc ourt Of Alaska. division
No. 4.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-12-29
URGE MUNICIPAL COMMISSION.
Chicago May Have Department. 20 Nee,
Unemployed Stu alton.

Chicago. Dec. 29.-Appointment Of q
municipal commission OF ten men. sew
erai of whom are to be big employers
to devise ways and means to meet the
unemployed situatio in Chicago-waA
recommended mt a meeting OF the CITY
council last evening.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-12-29
Wabash General Manaaer Resian..

ST. Louis. Dec 29.- Henry Miller
general manager of the Wabash rail-
road, has rendered his resignation, to
become effective Jan /.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-12-29
T.-R. BULLETIN
NEWS OF THE DAY


The Weather.
Sun rises Dec. 80 at 1928, sets at 4:3S
Iowa Generally fair tonight and
Wednesday; cold fave tonight: rising
temperature in west portion
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-12-29

Four million pens afs used and de-
stroyed daily. S. a ].
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-12-29

Nee3iug haS beeaf aroused nn the sub.
~ - 0pch N - tent, the communica-
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-08-05
American League
APPLE SHOW

Boston, Mass. Aug 5.-The an
al apple exhibit held in conjunc-
N with the convention of the In
national Apple Shippers Associa-
n commenced here today and will
Id over three days. Western New
rk fruit growers are especially
; II represented, both at the meet
J : and with the exhibits, The pur-
;e of the exhibits is to show the
. velopment and condition of the
nmercial varieties in the various
ties and sections. Recognition
been given to the fact that the
lit is not matured so early in
gust, but maturity has had moth
: to do with this exhibit. The
,gress of the crop throughout the
rious States is the real interest of
: gathering.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-08-05
COST IN LIVES AND
MONEY OF WARS THAT
HAVE OCCURRED

OF the six great powers involved
in che present strife, France has had
25 wars, winning 12 and losing 13.
England and Germany each have had
10 wars, winning eight and losing
two each. Austria, with 10 wars,
lost 10 and won 5, while Russia lost
her four wars. Italy won three and
lost five of her eight wars
Mac Laren, authority on war, as
serts that the loss of life in battle
since authentic history began
amounts to ,4O0,0OO,O00, or the en-
tire population of the globe for the
last $50 years. From 1853 until
1915 the Old World saw G5 years of
solid warfare which cost the people
$5,945, 100000, not counting a debt
of $4,000,000,O00, Since then the
cost of supporting vast armies and
navies in time of peace as we'll as
war has been enormous.
The total losses of the allies in
the Crimean war was 252,6O0, and
Of Russia 256,OOO; the cost to Eng
land was S345, 100000 to France
100000 and to Russia $7lO,-
100000 In the Franco-Gcrman war
'2S,OOO Germans were killed ana
10000 wounded; $4,000 French
soldiers were killed, $4,000 wound
ed and 100000 surrendered 10 the
Germans or to neutral states.
The most recent war in which any
of the great powers has been en-
gagged, the Russian conflict seems to
indicate that the losses will be in
even greater ratio than the above
in the present armed meeting of the
powers. In the three weeks en-
gagement at Mukden alone the ag-
gregate loss was 163, 900.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-08-05
CONVENTION OF FRUIT GROWERS

Griffin, Ca, Aug. 5.-Plans for
the greater development of the ap-
pie industry of Georgia will be made
at the joint meeting of the Georgia
Apple Association and the State
Horticultural Society here today
The object of the joint meeting
will be to greatly increase the acre
age planted in apples on the pro-
duction of groves already bearing,
the latter result to be accomplished
through the adoption of the most
advanced methods of horticulture
officials of the Georgia experiment
station have a great many interest
ing and educating things to show
the fruit growers and truck farmers
who attend this meeting.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-08-05
Direct Cable
New York To
Germany Cut
BELIEVED TO HAVE BEEN SEW
Erred BY BRITISH
Direct News From Germany TO U s
Thus Cut Off Still Connected
With English Coast
(By Associated Press J

New York, Aug. 5-Direct cable
communication from New York to
Germany has been cut, 1T is be-
lieved that British war vessels cut
the cables east of Azores island. The
cables to the English coast are still
in service,
The cutting of the German cable
between Emden and the Azores vir
tually completes the isolation of Ger
many from communication with the
outside world except in so far as
messages may be exchanged by wire
less.
All direct communication with the
United States is severed. Hereafter
all news of happenings in Germany
will have to filter through hostile
countries Russia on the east,
France on the west and England on
the north
All submarine lines in the Medi-
terrancan belong to the Eastern Tel
egraph company, British concern
and any German news that did make
its way to southeastern Europe
through Austria-IIungary would not
be transmitted over the lines of this
company.
News of the cutting of the Ger
man lines between Germany and
England may be expected at any
moment. Already these lines are in
the hands of British authorities,
where they land on British territory.
The only other possible outlet,
telegraphically, for Germany, is to
the east, but on this side she is
hemmed in by Russia, with whom
she is at war, All land lines from
Germany in every direction except
to Austria-fIungary already have
been severed
All cable communication from Ger
many to the north, Norway and
Sweden, which may still be in ope-
ration is practically valueless for
the reason that news SO transmitted
to reach the outside world would
have to be rclayed to England.
The last direct Berlin message re-
ccivcd by the Associated Press was
between > and o'clock last night.
It was the official account of the
British ambassadors formal an
nonnccment to the German foreign
Office of the declaration of war and
the ambassadors request for his
passports Up to this time direct
communication over the line that
was severed today had been constant
and quick, although subject of course
to ccnsrship at Berlin.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-08-05
BATTLE MAY BE RAGING
OFF MAINE COAST
(By Associated Press. J

Portland, Maine, Aug. 5.-Firing
by heavy guns was heard off the
coast of Maine this morning by
Portland observatory The firing
was apparently southeast, near Sc
guin island, off the mouth of Kenne-
bee river near Bath. The harbor
forts and points between here and
bath also heard the firing.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-08-05
President Offers to
Mediate Differences
tBy Associated Press. J

Washington, Aug. ). President
Wilson has offered his good offices
to all European powers at war
The proffer of good services was
not sent to Servia or Montenegro be-
cause those countries are not par
ties to the Hague convention.
The president has sent the follow
ing message to Emperor William,
Emperor Nicholas, Emperor Franz
Joseph President Poincare and King
George:
AS official head of one of the
powers siSnatory to The Hague con-
vention, | feel it to be my privilege
and my duty under article three of
that convention to say to you in a
spirit of most earnest friendship that
| should welcome an opportunity to
act in the interest OF European peace
either now or at any other time that
might be more suitable, as an oc-
casion to serve you and all concerned
in a way that would afford me last
ing cause for gratitude and happi-
ness. SignedD
WOODROW WILSON" ="
The proffer of good Offices was for
warded by Secretary Bryan to the
American embassies in the nations
involved and through them trans
mitted to the governments.
1t was said at the White House no
intimations had been received that
such an offer would be favorably re-
ceived President Wilson took the
position that the European war was
so stupcndous and that its effect on
the entire world was liable to be so
lasting that the United States as one
Of the few large neutral powers,
could not do otherwise than at
least offer to be the means for
bringing about peace.
The proffer of good Offices was not
sent to the governments of Scrya
and Montenegro because these gov
ernments are not parties to The
Hague convention,
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-08-05
,1eet Of Vessels to Be Sent After
Americans
(By Associated Press. J

; Washington, Aug. 5.-The Unit
States cruiser Tennessee, carrying
lions in gold, will sail tonight
Europe to replenish the purses
Americans stranded there. Assist
t Secretary of War Breckenridge
ID several treasuy and army Off
Ms will sail on the Tennessee. Lat
fleet of coastwise neutral vessels
II go to bring the refugees home.
ere are more than 100000 Amer
ms abroad now, most of whom
mt to return home.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-08-05
(BY Associated Press.l

New York, Aug. 5.-Three Brit
ish, three German and two French
cruisers are known to be off this
coast and the firing off Portland this
morning may have marked the first
engagement between either the Brit
ish and German or French and Ger
man ships.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-08-05
HOLD TRIAL MEETING

Hunter, Mont, Aug. 5.-The
convention of the Twin Cities-Aber-
deem and Yellowstone Park Trail
Association. began here today, and
will hold over tomorrow. The chief
object Of the meeting is to try to
induce the department of the inter
ior to permit entrance of automo-
biles in Yellowstone National Park
and take steps toward extending the
trail to Seattle designating the
route west of Livingston
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-08-05
Mrs. Woodrow|W ilSon
Is Critically Ill
(By Associated Press. J

Washington, Aug. 5.-The con-
dition of Mrs. Woodrow Wilson who
has been suffering from nervous
troubles for two months is now ex-
tremely grave, and Mrs. Francis
Sayre and Miss Margaret Wilson
who have been away fom Washing
ton, have been called to her bed
side. The president has been con-
a;autly at her bedside for several
? .ys
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-08-05
Bryan Calls Conference
(By Associated Press. J

Washington, Aug. Secretary
Bryan has called conference of
representatives of European powers
for late today when it is believed a
message will be deliyerd supplement
tary to previous ones urging the ac-
ceptance of the good offices of the
United States.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-08-05
Tennessee Sails Tomorrow
(By Associated Press

Washington, Aug. Sit was Of
lally announced this morning that
cruiser Tennessee had postponed
ling till tomorrow morning in or
: to complete all arrangements.
e armored cruiser North Carolina
II accompany the Tennessee.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-08-05
BY Associated Press.)

London, Aug. 5. Great britain
last night declared ar on Germany
when the latter country refused to
respect the neutrality of Belgium.
Thus passed all hopes of peaceful
settlement of the controversy and
Great Britain settled down to war.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-08-05
DIFFERENCES IN TIME HERE
AND AT SEATS OF WAR

In following the war news it
should be remembered that when it
is noon here it is in
Paris, 1909 p. m. (
London. 400 p. m. =
St Petersburg, 6:01 p. m.
Vienna, sol D. m.
Belgrade, 500 p. m
Toxic, 1880 a. m.
Hongkong, 1897 a. m.
Rome Asa p. m.
Athens, 5:35 D. m.
San Francisco, 500 a. m.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-08-05
pRnGRESSIVES, PLANS

Chicago, Aug. 5.-Plans Of the
ogressive party campaign in the
st will be made at the anniversary
Ily of the party here today, ac-
riding to Medill Mccormick, ma
NAL committeeman for Illinois
le convention is intended as a re-
ion of those who participated in
e first national Progressive con-
ntinn
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-08-05
Wall Street Begins
To Settle Down
(By Associated Press. J

New York, Aug 5.-Wall Street
has settled down, convinced that the
resumption of normal conditions is
in the indefinite future. 1t is virtu-
ally certain that the stock exchange
Will not be reopened as long as the
London stock exchange remains
closed.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-08-05
GERMAN SHIPS SUNK AND
CAPTURED BY FRENCH
BY Associated Press. ]

Algiers via London, Aug. g.
Authentic confirmation of the re-
ported sinking of the German cruiser
Panther and the capture of the cruis-
ers Goeben and Breslau by French
fleet off the Algerian coast yesterday
reached here today.