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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-08-10
DA Y,S DEVELOPMENTS
IN EUROPEAN WAR

Official reports from France give no definite de-
tails Of the strength of the French in Alsace near the
Swiss frontier where General Jere is believed to be
in command. Austrian troops have been hurried to
the aid of the Germans and important battle is be-
ieved to be imminent.
Indications are that another forward movement
of the main French force is in preparation near Metz
as official reports from Paris say the German troops
have inundated the Seie valley between Metz and
Nancy to hinder the French advance but the quantity
Of water understood to be insufficient prevent the
French forward movement.
Aside from the flanking movement thru Belgium
by which the French assume the German army was
trying to get to the of the great French ortresses
on the frontier indications were today that strong
German advance is to be made on France, via Luxem
burg.
German accommodating patrol penetrated for
ty-six miles into French territory.
The London Daily Telegraph Brussels cor
respondent says that Germany is mobilizng 1OOO0O0
of the landst or final reserves.
Numerous skirmishes are recorded along. the
Franco German frontier none, however very serious
The French troops are reported in Paris to have
seized German aeroplane factory at Mulhausen.
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RUSSIANS INVADE GERMANY.
Army Successful in Entering River
Styr Valley.

Army Successful in Entering H'Vor
Styr Valley.
st. Petersburg. (via London), Aug.
1O-Russian troops have penetrated
thru the valley of the River Styr,
which rises in Austrian Galicia and
flows into Russia, and have entered
Austrian territory. driving the Austrian
advance posts before them.
Minister of Foreign Affairs NJ Saxon
off, reviewing the European situation
in a speech before the Duma. blamed
Austria largely for the war. He de-
clared that the national conscience OF
Russia was clear and that after her
great efforts to preserve the peace aer
enemies would not succeed in throwing
upon Russia the responsibility for the
conf1agration.
Puts Blame on Austria.
The minister caused sensation
when he declared that it was Austria :
Hungary who provoked the war among
the Slavs. and added: But thanks
be to God she will not ruin the work
of Slav unification.
Asserting that Austrias internal
difficulties led her to have recourse to
the sword. Mr. Sazonhoff said that it
was Impossible for Europe to recognize
the will Of GERMANY as obligatory n
the German cabinet had SO desired 1t
could have stopped Austria by single
word, but Germany preferred an equiv
ocal policy, he said
The speech was interrupted many
times by extraordinary demonstra
tions. When reference was made to
Belgian bravery and to France and
England the whole house rose and
the members. facing the ministers OF
these countries. who occupied seats In
the diplomatic gallery. cheered- wildly
Huge Sum Is Ready.
The minister of finance. MI Bark
then told the members of the financial
resources of the country. Russia. he
said had entered the war with S375.-
600 600 1t was proposcd to provide fur
ther income by increasing the taxes on
wines and tobacco he said
The ensuing debate displayed the
unanimity of ali parties in support OF
the government.
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ty-one miles to the south, southwest
Of Strassburg, the capital. 1t became
a free city of the German empire in
1913; In the fifteenth century it en-
tered into an alliance with the SWISS
which lasted until 1898 when the city
became French. 1t was taken from
tie French in September 1870. and was
ceded to Germany with Alsace In 1871.
Mulhausen Is garrisoned by a :all
infantry brigade, comprising about -
900 men. and full cavalry brigade Of
about 21.500. 1t has population of
about 100000 and is the principal seat
OF cotton spinning in western Germany.
Capture Village.
French troops today entered Alsace
and captured the village Of Alt
kirch near the Swiss frontier, seven
teen mikes west OF Basel. -.
Tho official report or the French in
vasion Of Alsace yesterday says the
French troops crossed into Alsace and
delivered a fierce attack on the Ger
man forces at Altkirch. The French
troops took the village. place Of near
ly 1000 inhabitants. The German
forces retreated, pursued by the
French troops In the direction Of the
great fortress Of Muelhausen.
The Alsatian natives were SO de-
lighted at the arrival of the French
soldiers that they tore up the frontier
post.
Received Enthusiastically.
News OF the first French victory of
the war. the capture Of the village OF
Altkirch In Alsace, which probably
was much more important than the Of
fetal announcement was received with
extraordinary enthusiasm.
Shortly after the war office issued
the bulletin newsboys tore thru the
streets waving leaflets with the huge
headlines: "victory for the French In
Alsace." Observers in Paris were pre-
pared to hear that the French had been
obliged during the first days of the
fighting to give way before the Ger
man advance. The rejoicing was all
the greater therefore. because the first
Important engagement had been fought
in German territory and the French
had obtained footing in Alsace.
The capture Of Altkirch appears 10
have taken place two or three days
ago. The French army has now pene-
trated the enemy's country considerably
further.
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New York, Aug. 1o.-F'rom two sources
today came report that the North
German Lloyd liner Kronprinx Wilhelm
had been captured oy the British
cruiser Essex and taken TO Bermuda N
a prize. The liner NarraGansett re-
ported having heard wireless mes
sage to this effect and the manager OF
the Royal Mail steamer packet. whose
ships run to Bermuda. said ho had
heard similar report.
Report Given crodsnes.
The report was given some credence
here In view of the announcement Of
the Canadian government. made 1t OF
tawa. last night. that tho Essex had
advised the Rermuda station that she
was bringing In prize. The name Of
the captured vessel was not disclosed
in the government announcement
Since the beginning Of chs war tho Es-
sex has been cruising between Ber-
muda and Halifax.
The message which the Narasansett
Is said to have intercepted read a. fol-
lows:
Bringing In Kronprinz Wilhelm ~ .
prize
Prize 10 valuaols.
The manager Of the Royal Mail
steam packet said he had every reason
3 to beAeve the report was true. He
would not say where he had heard Il
but it was believed that the British
consul vas his authority.
Rigorous censorship Is being en-
forced in Bermudt. and no connrma-
tion Of the report could oe obtained at
Hamilton.
The Kronprinz Wilhelm. named In
honor OF the heir to the German throne.
was launched in May, 1902. She II $50
feet long. sixty six foot beam. OF 21.-
500 displacement, and 10000 horse
power. She has a speed of twenty
three knots and at the time OF her
launching was one OF the fastest and
largest vessels atloat. She has accom-
, modation for LIS passengers, and Q
crew of 552
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-08-10

Paris. Aug. 10.-A statement issued
by the war department at a late hour
last night said that numerous sklr-
mishes are taking place along the en-
tire front of the French army One
clash with the Germans was violent
and the losses on both sides were seri-
Gus.
Detachments Of the famous Turcos
or native troops from the French COL
ony OF Algeria, penetrated upper Alsace
today.
The official communication adds that
the German troops are receiving re-
Inducements, and the French also are
being strengthened.
French Win With Heavy Loss.
A battle began Saturday evening on
the ridges Of the Vosges mountains.
Aeroplanes took part. The French
troops, after desperate encounter, OBJ
tained possession OF the mountain
passes of Bonhomme and Sainte Marie.
Then, on Sunday morning, when the
fighting was resumed, they took po-
sition dominating Sainte Marie-Aux-
Mines.
The French losses in the taking Of
Sainte Marie are not specifically given
in the official report. which confines
itself to declaring they were AUeriou.;.
The wounded French and German
soldiers were taken t9 She French fort
ress Of Epinal for treatment.
y Aeroplane Takes Part.
A French aeroplaIie. which ascended
during the enEagement.-w repeatedly
fired at, the officer who was acting as
observer of the German movements re-
ceived bullet in the hip. The pilot oil
the machine, however brought him
safely to the ground, and he was abs
to return to Belfort, whittier the aero
plane also was sent for repairs.
The German troops inundated the
valley OF the Seille, hoping by this
means to stop the advance of the
French. but the quantity of the water
was not sufficient, and the French
troops were able to continue their
march.
The French today were in force on
the outskirts of the forest of Hardt, in
front of Neu Beeisach, which appears
to be occupied in force.
Seize Aeroplane Factory.
In the capture of Muelhausen the
French seized a great aeroplane fac
tory operated by a noted German man
ufacturer 1t is announced that the list
of German suicides in France has been
increased by the death of several wo-
men, who became despondent because
they were under the necessity of leav-
ing the country.
It is officially announced that the
French losses in the fighting at Alt
kirch do not exceed 100 killed and
wounded
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-08-10
SWISS DECLARE MARTIAL LAW.
Both French and Germans Menacing
Frontier Of Republic.

Washington, Aug. 10.-Charge Hued-
scher of the Swiss legation, notified
the state department that martial law
had been declared In Switzerland. Both
French and German troops are men,
acing the integrity of Switzerland with
their operations in the vicinity OF
Basel. which lies close to Muelhausen,
reported captured by the French. The
charg stated that the activities SO near
the Swiss border have made II neces-
sary TO prepare to resist invasion.
Declaration of the state OF siege. In
Mr.. Huedscher's opinion. would not af-
feet the safety or comfort OF Americans
in Switzerland.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-08-10
FRENCH ARMY VICTORIOUS.
More Towns in Alsace Said to Have
Been Lost by Germans.

More Towns in Alsace Said to Have
Been Lost by Germans.
Paris, Aug. 1O.-Reports of further
French successes in Alsace continue to
be received here. Following the capture
of Altkirch and Muehlhausen, 1t was
unofficially reported yesterday that
Kolmar further to the north had
fallen into the hands of The French
According to a message from Basel,
Switzerland, the Germans have evacu-
ated Sankt Ludwig. an Alsat tian town
four miles to the northwest of Basel.
This report added that battle be-
tween French and Germans is immi-
nent on the Franco-Swiss border.
Great Enthusiasm in France.
The invasion Of Alsace by the French
under Gen. Joseph Joffre. the French
commander in chief. has awakened
great enthusiasm thruout France.
French military authorities, while
recognizinE that the occupation of Att
kirch and Muelhausen by the French
troops is not of high strategical lmpor-
tance. believe that the successful ad-
vance Of the French army far across
the German frontier Will nave consid-
arble moral effect.
All OF tn000 IuIeop l0Sc1 A1c OuISiuo
the line Of real German defense. being
regarded 40 outposts Of the strongly
fortified cities Their German garrisons
were numerically fairly strong, but 1t
was understood that In case Of attack
they would merely endeavor to hinder
the French advance before falling back
on to their supports.
Nsu ereisaeh Fortified.
Neu Breisach, where the Germans
are said to have retired. lies to the east
oR Kolmar, and 10 strongly fortified,
while strassburg. situated some dis
lance to the north. is the center Of a
great aggregation OF German troops,
10 strongly fortified. and is supposed
20 be prepared for q long siege.
OFFICIAL reports Of the fighting be-
tween the French and German troops
state that the French losses were mot
excessive" while those Of the Ger
mems are declared by the French to
have been Every serious"
~ The Alsa.ian Inhabitants are said
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-08-10
COMPLAIN OF CENSORSHIP.
British Commons Hear Protest in Be-
half of American Newspapers.

London, Aug. 1o.-T. P. o'Connor the
Irish nationalist, in the house Of COM
mons today opened fire on the press
censorship established by the British
government. He said that thousands
Of dollars spent by American news
paper had been wasted in consequence
of the censorship. and he suggested
tina, trained newspaper men should be
added to the staff Of censorship bu-
reau.
The Right Honorable Charles Hob
house, speaking In behalf Of the British
postoffice authorities, disclaimed any
responsibility for the censorship, over
which he said the war Office exercised
full control. He said II there was any
delay in forwarding messages after
they had passed the censor. he was
ready to do what he could in the mat
ter.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-08-10
UNREST IN GERMANY.
Demonstration Against Emperor Vii.
liam in Streets Of Berlin.

Paris, Aug. 10--A specia, to the
Figaro from Brussels says that two
strangers. who arrived from Berlin.
which city they had left with some diff
ticulty, declared they had witnessed an
agitation against the emperor III ::..:s :.::ss
German capital. They said that in the
avenue OF Tilleuls they heard cries OF
Down with the emperor" and Down
with the crown prince"
The Belgian government has printed
and distributed among its soldiers de.
scriptions of the designs of all uni
forms worn by French and English
troops.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-08-10
CASUALTY LIST BARRED.

French Newspapers Not to Be Per-
mitted TO Print Names Of Dead.
Paris, Aug. 10-In order to prevent
the German army staff obtaining an
inkling of the movement Of French
troops, the French government has for
hidden the publication OF casualty lists
A special office IS to be opened in the
center of Faris, where inquiries made
by the families Of soldiers will be an
swered. but the cnly information given
will be the soldiers name who has
been killed or wounded In battle. The
names are to be verified carefully be-
fore handed in in order to prevent mis-
fal
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-08-10
,owANs IN LONDON.

Several Tourists Register With Amer.
lean Relief Committee.
London, Aug. 10.-Ths following list
OF Iowans which were given out yes
terday, have registered with tho Amer
lean relief committee here:
C. C. Camp, Corning.
Mary Cummings. Marshalltown.
Mrs. b. f. Cummings, Marshalltown.
Josephine Creelman, Iowa City.
r, c. Ficke and family, Davenport.
Fred T'risbee and wife, Sheldon.
L. Frisbee, Sheldon.
o. b. Cooper. Marion.
DR.. J. C. Copestake, Ames.
Millicent Cowan, Iowa Falls.
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BEL GUM CONTINUE TO HOLD LIEGEFORTS

to have been so overjoyed at the ap-
pearance of the French army that they
tore up the frontier posts.
Hard Fighting at Altkireh.
1t was nightfall on Friday when the
advance guard of the French brigade
approach Altkirch, says an official
statement. The city was we'll defended
and occupied by German brigade. The
French began the assault with ardor,
a regiment of infantry distinguishing
itself in furious charge. shortly after
which the Germans retired in disorder.
A regiment of French cavalry fol-
lowed the enemy, pursuing them in the
direction of Wallheim and Tugolischen.
serious losses upon them. "A
French colonel was wounded.
Darkness permitted the Germans to
conceal themselves and the troops of
France entered the city amid the cheers
OF the people. All the windows of the
houses were thrown open, Veterans OF
1870 embraced the French soldiers and
a great shout resounded.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-08-10
WIRELESS STATION SEALED.
United States Puts Stations on Allan
tic Coast Out Of Commission.

New York. Aug. l0--United Statea
customs officers went out in the reve-
nue. cutter Calumet and sealed up tht
wireless apparatus OF all vessels in
the harbor flying the flag OF the war
ring European powers. This action
follows the censorship placed on wire
less stations along the coast to en-
force the neutrality OF the United
States.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-08-10
GERMAN RETREAT CUT OFF.
Frsneh Force oivss Aid TO eslgians
e;nh$;nn ~ lsaoa

Fighting at Liegs.
London, Aug. 10.-A telegram from
Charieroi. Belgium. to the Daily Mail,
dispatched on Sunday night. says a
force of French troops arrived In time
to participate In a fine success of Cen
eral Leman's Belgian division over the
German troops investing Liege. The
correspondent adds:
"The French succeeded in reaching
the town Of Iiege, and working behind
tho Germans, cut of their retreat.
"The Germans are said to have lost
5000 killed and wounded, while LOO
Of them were captured. give the fig
ures under reserve"
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= PAGE ONE.

PAGE ONE.
Teis. .phic News:
Belgians Still Hold Lieye Forts.
Germans Occupy City.
No Advantage Gained. Claim Bel
gians.
Slashes Along Entire Frontier.
French Resist Invasion of Germans,
British Cruiser Captures Big German
Liner.
Federal Reserve Board Sworn In.
PAGES TWO AND THREE.
Iowa News:
odd Fellows Establish Permanent
Camp.
Tama's Wealthiest Citizen Dead.
Iowa Hen Debated in Congress.
Fire at Grundy Center Cripples
PAGE FOUR.
Editorial:
a Drop in the Bucket.
Unequal Pay For Equal Work.
The Business Prospect.
Topics of the Times.
Iowa Opinion and Notes.
PAGE FIVE.
Iowa News:
Start Iowa Building at Frisco.
Iowa's Crops In 1876.
PAGE SEVEN.
Story:
Wallingford in His Prime.
PAGES SIX, EIGHT AND NINE.
City News:
Methodist Protestant Conference. at
St. Anthony Begins Wednesday.
Sept. 9.
Ansons Lose Last Game to Orphans
lightning Destroys Barn and Stock
Cummings Party Safe at London.
(Page 1O0
General and Brief City News.
PAGE TEN.
Markets and General:
Wars Effect on American Commerce.
Wheat Prices Jump 3 Cents.
Corn Rallies to New Levels.
Light Hogs Sell Above $40.
Cattle Trade Strong.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-08-10
SAYS GERMANS ARE RETREArlNc
Brussels Report Says Advance Has
Been Halted by French Army.

srusssI. Report Says Advance Has
Been Halted by French Army.
Brussels, via Paris, Aug. 10. 6:15 p.
m.-The Belgian general staff today
says tho situation in regard to the
Germans has modified but little since
Saturday. However, the German forces
are said to be going backward before
the advane Of the French troops. a
considerable effctive force Of which has
got into contact with the German adj
vance guard. It Is reported that the
entire territory to the south Of the
Meuse has been cleared Of German
soldiers.
The French and Belgian armies vii
take the offensive simultaneously, in
conformity with concerted plan Of
campaign.
Tho emperor Of Russia has tele-
graphed King Albert expressing sim
cere admiration Of the bravery Of the
SBelgian army, and the best wishes for
BELGIUM in its contest for inderend-
ence.
After the German troops reached
warsage, In the province Of Liege, ac-
cording to people who saw their ar
rival, they assembled all the inhabi-
tants ard chose fourteen from among
them. OF these eight are caid to have
been shot and two hanged. The mayor
himeelf was arrested, but afterwards
liberated by German officers yho had
been his guest the day before. Other
instances Of alleged outrages by Ger
nan soldiers are related in the Bel
bian governmental press.
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London, Aug. 1O.-1he Prince OF
Wales left Buckingham palace this
morning to join the battalion Of the
Grendier Guards to which he has been
assigned. He is TO be stationed at tho
Woriay barracks, Brentwood.
Tho Hague, Aug. 10.-The German
minister to Holland issued long state
ment in which he said: "The Rus
slams have been driven back along tho
entire frontier Of east Prussia which is
nov, entirely free from the enemy. The
Germans have taken czenstechev,
kaIish, vllun, kibarty, and other
towns on tho Russian frontier. The
Russians have abandoned Poland, and
the Poles are haiIing the Germans as
deIivorers. "The German navy has
suffered no reverses and is threatening
the Russian seaboard"
London. Aug. 1o-The admiralty has
announced that one Of the cruiser
squadrons of the main fleet was at
tackled yesterday by German subma-
rines. Mono of the British ships was
damaged. One German submarine was
sunk. No details were given as TO the
place at which the fight occurred.
Washington. Aug 10.-Seeretary
Bryan announced today that he had re-
ceved acknowledgement Of President
Wilson'S tender Of his good offices
from Austria, Great Britain and
France
Mr.. Bryan declined TO indicate
the nature Of any of the responses,
but il is understood they were sim
ply acknowledgements.
Washington, Aug. 10.-Thc state
department. is continuing it's efforts
for the release Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Archer M. Huntington, Of New
York, In Nuremberg. The state de-
partment has been informed that
Sweden's attitude will be neutral.
Rouen, Italy, Aug. 10.-An Austrian
fleet Of thirteen battIeships and six
teen torpedo boats is said to be go
ing at full steam toward the Strait Of
Otranto, which connects tho Adratic
with tho ionian SEA. The probable pur.
pose Of tho fleet is to give succor to the
German cruisers Gobern and Breslau,
which hav. been reported in that
vicinity.
Ottawa, Ont. Aug. lu,-Sanadian
naval officials were uneasy today be-
cause the cruiser Rainbow had not
been heard from since leaving San
Francisco last Friday. The boat 10
equipped with wireless. and heretofore
has kent in .ouch with Canadian wire
iessstations in British Columbia.
Washington, Aug. 1o.-PostaI money
order business with Austria was sus-
pended today by the postoffice depart
ment.
Ottawa, Ont, Aug. 10. - Il was
learned today that tho military au-
thorities are rushing big guns TO Que
be with all possible speed.
New York, Aug. 10.-The captain Of
the Atlantic timer Minnetonka, in today
from London with 127 cabin passen.
aers, reported that his ship had been
chased by . war vessel from point
some distance east Of Nantucket light
ship to nearly within sight Of land.
London, Aug. 10.-The North sea wa.
again closed TO the fishing feots today.
THE harhor mastsr at Scarborough re-
ceived a message from tho admiralty
instruetins him TO tell tho masters Of
fishing vessels not TO 90 out until fur
thor notice.