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Newark post., 1915-09-08
CARNIVAL
RETURNS
PROCEEDS OVER FOUR
HUNDRED MORE THAN
LAST YEAR

r. S. Gallaher, treasurer of the
1918 Carnival Committee, has COM
pleted his report of the recent
carnival, which shows total re-
ceipts amounting to $4486.79 and
total expenditures amounting to
S2047.2 20, making the net proceeds
$2439.59. Donations were re-
ceived from DR.. A. L. Porter, $500
Samuel M. Donnell, $500; R. T.
Jones, $1,000; B. & O. R. r. Co.,
$40 90; H. N. Reed, $500. The
above amounts are included in the
reports of the various committees
through which they were given.
The Carnival, held under the
auspices of the Aetna Hose Hook
and Ladder Co., on August 2, 3, a,
5, s, 7, ., 10, and II, 1915, goes on
record as the greatest ever held
by the local firemen. The net pro-
ceeds exceed by S428.71 the earn
ings of the carnival last year
the greatest ever held previous to
that of 1915. The earnings of each
committe follow:
A L. Beals, Big Show S 29490
Mrs. Leonard Rhodes, Ice
Cream 232.O4
Mrs. E. C. Wilson, Fancy
Table 1854
Mrs. A. L. Beals, Cake 1866
Miss F.. Hill. Aprons 56.7E
Mrs. Fred Strickland,
Candy 96.2z
Mrs. C. w. Strahorn, Pop
Corn TAB;
G I. Durnall, Soda Foun-
tain 1O2.4(
Mis- sNellie Wilson. Balloons 59.1(
f. J. Ellison, Confetti 2003t
s 3. Herdman, Carousel 351.2,
Harry Hill, Ball Players 405.S:
!. w. Chambers, Auto
Pides 16.3j
Wilmer Hill, Babies 44.O'
Daniel Thompson, Ice
Cream Cones 47S.O'
Henry Gregg, Canes $40
! w. Tshudy. Ten Pins 1850
E C. Wilson, Auto Chances l424.5
J. H. Hossinger, Shooting
Gallery 74.6
Miss Gertrude Hill, Orange
Tree 6.3
Sale of Lumber 55.U
Donated 9.O
4486.7
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-02-18

American flags make ships recognizable
and assure their safety would be a
gross misconception of the note"
The National Zeitung says it believes
the United States will understand this
is life struggle for Germany and that
the friendly. tho firm tone of the Ger
man note will make good impression,
the more so because Germany at tn,
same time gives the United States the
friendly advice to have warships ac-
company it's vessels.
No Excuse For Misunderstanding.
The Tageblatt calls Germany's an
swer, "in it's form, in it's friendly tone
and In its calm firmness, an excellent
document" 1t says it removes every
excuse for misunderstanding of the
German declaration as being directed
against legitimate commerce!
President Wilson, this paper says,
can not expect that weapon shipments
OF Americans to the enemies of Ger
many will be allowed to pass, nor can
he demand that American ships can be
protected from the consequence Of
Great Britain's misuse of the American
flag.
'"The answer exceeds the demands Of
courtesy by pointing out to America a
way of assuring the safety of her ships,
namely by a convoy.of warships.
We can only hope that the United
States" the Tageblatt continues may
understand the spirit breathed by the
German note, which goes beyond the
limits set by mere courtesy"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-02-18
IN THE IOWA SENATE.
Allen Introduces Bill to Encourage Co.
operative Organizations.

DeS MoineS, Feb. 1S.-In the senate
Senator Allen filed a bill today to
encourage the forming of co cooperative
associations in Iowa for agriculture.
dairy. merchantile, manufacturing and
other purposes. The dividends are to
be limited to per cent and above that
the profits are to go - a reserve fund
until it equals 30 per cent VI the capt.
tai. Five per cent is to be used in ed
uactional work along cooperative
lines.
Senator Kimball introduced joint
resolution to disallow claims between
$50. 900 and 100000 which have been
filed by fourteen Greeks of Council!
Bluffs. A mob on May 30, 1913, de-
stroyed a number of business places in
Council Bluffs owned by the Greeks
The city council of that city refused to
allow the claims. The state is now
asked to refuse to pay the damages.
Graft Committee SHES at job.
The senate graft" committee will
meet this afternoon to discuss the pro-
posal that the committee ask the SEN
ate to reconsider it's action directing a
probe of the state house working force
and the salaries paid. Members of the
committee say the Investigation be-
longs properly to the retrenchment and
reform committee and should be
turned over to that body.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-02-18
BRITISH REPLY PLEAsEs.
English Press Comments on Answer ot
Sir Edward Grey to U. S. Protest.

English Press Comments on Answer Of
Sir Edward Grey to U. S. Protest.
London, Feb. 1s.-The reply of Sir
Edward Grey to the United States ship
ping protest is given hearty approval
In an editorial in the Times, which
says:
st is a powerful defense of the Brit
ish position, founded upon those argu-
ments OF law which appeal with par
ticular force to American minds as to
our own. 1t comes appositively on a day
when Germany boasts her intention to
trample all laws and customs of the sea
under her feet"
Sir Edwards reply. the Post argued,
already Is antiquated because of Win
ston Spencer Churchills announcement
in parliament Monday of reprisals pro-
posed against Germany. The Post well
comes 1t, however. as proving that Sir
Edward has come to realization that
war can not be prosecuted successfully
in 1ndulging in ideals.
Let Germany do her worst" says
the Post "She has done the allies a
great service because her actions have
destroyed the declarations of London
and Paris"
1.-THE text of the British reply ap-
pears on page Z of this issue-Editor.l
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-02-18
British and French War
Craft to Escort Ships
Thru New War Zone.
PROTECTION FOR
SHIPS OF ALLIES
Of Traffic Over One North
Sea Route Only Visible Effect So Far
London Expects No More Activity
Among German Submarines Than
Has Prevailed For Some Time Past
Steamers Go to Scandinavian Ports.

New York, Feb. 1S-Swift British
threatened steamships flying flags of
the allies and escort them into por.,
according to cable messages received
by steamship companies with Offices in
this city.
Receipt of these messages, announced
by French and British lines today.
made them confident that the German
decree would have little effect on ship
ping.
Inquiry at the big steamship lines
brought forth statements that thcre
was no intention to change routes.
Convoy For Liner Adriatic.
The White Star liner Adriatc. from
this port. with many prominent pas
sengers, is due at Liverpool at noon on
Friday. Officials of the line say she
will undoubtedly be conveyed thru the
war zone by war vessels.
Harold A. Sanderson. president of
the International Marcantile Marine
was q passenger on the White Star
line Megantic yesterday. He said he
did not believe the danger to passen-
ger steamers was any greater nov
than before Germany's decree went in
TO effect The Megantic will call ut
Halifax, y. S, and should reach Liver
pool next Thursday.
The Mannewslea. of the Atlantic
Transport line, was to depart from
London yesterday. She probably VIII
have no more than dozen first class
passengers and little freight.
Few First Glass Passengers.
The White Star liner iceland will
sail on Saturday from Liverpool for
Halifax and Portland, Me, with secono
class and steerage passengers and
freight.
The French liner Chicago. escorted
by destroyers. still leave Havre on
Saturday for this port The American
liner New York will leave Liverpool
on Saturday. and a large number OF
passengers. some of whom gave UP
berths on other liners that fly the Brit
ish flag.
The commission for relief In Belgium
today gave out list of forty seven
chartered steamships plying between
American ports and Rotterdam. thru
the war zone declared by Germany. A
majority of these ships fly the British
flag but the entire fleet is operating
under American control and with full
sanction of the German as well as the
allied governments.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-02-18
LINERS NOT FOR SALE.
Hamburg American Line Would Sell
Only Nine Old Vessels.

Washington, Feb. 1S.-,only nine of
the Hamburg Anne rican line smallest
and Oldest vessels are for sale, Will
liam G. Sickel. one of the two Ameri-
can vice directors of the corporation
today told the senate investigating
committee. Advices from headquarters
T. Hamburg, he said showed the cor
alton was able to stand the losses
.. the war for five years. He said he
ard his assistants had Instructions to
make no sacrifices because of financial
conditions in Germany. He testified he
had no reason to believe 100 or more
persons, who inquired if the company
would sell the ships, represented the
United States At no time. he said,
had any Hamburg American ships
been offered for sale.
Withdraw Boats From Sale.
Prior to last October he added, the
American directors had considered
selling twenty of the forty ships tied
up, but instructions came from Herr
Ballin. managing director in Hamburg,
to withdrawn all but nine out-of- date
boats.
Under Senator Burton's questions.
Mr. Sickel testified he sought a loan
of 50, 500 900 thru Kuhn, Loeb & Co., of
New York. and other bankers. soon
after the outbreak of the war, but was
refused
Sickel said Secretaries McAdoo and
Garrison had consulted his associates
about ships to bring Americans home
from the war zone.
I'VE never solicited the sale of ships
at that time he said.
Declined to Meet McAdoo.
In November. Bernard Baker, of Bal
timore, asked him to meet Mr.. Nc
Adoo.
Il wired him. said Sickel, that if I
was to see the secretary on the ques-
ton of the sale of ships l preferred
not to meet the gentleman. Our tinan-
cial condition placed us in a position
where we would sell but few old
ships. Mr.. Baker replied that Mr..
McAdoo wanted to see me only on the
general situation.
You made no offer to the govern
ment and the government made no eff
fort to buy any boats of you?" asked
Senator Reed.
That is correct" replied Sickel
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-02-18
FRENCH STEAMER SUNK.
Willie do Lille Falls Prey to German
Submarine u.16,


Paris, Feb. 18.-An official COM
munication by the ministry of marine
tells Of the sinking yesterday by the
German submarine U-16 of the French
steamer Willie de Lille off the Barfeur
lighthouse. a short distance east of
Cherbourg, after the submarine had
ordered the crew to leave the steamer.
The statement follows:
"The French steamer Willie de Lille,
belonging to the Compagnie Naviga-
ton des Bateaux a Vapeur du Nord,
sailing from Cherbourg to Dunkirk.
sighted the German submarine U-16
near the lighthouse at Barfleur at 1880
o'clock yesterday.
"The Vile de Lille endeavored to
escape, but was outspeeded by the
submarine. men from which boarded
her and gave the crew ten minutes to
leave in ships boats. They then sank
the Vile de Lille by bombs placed in
her interior.
"The U-16 headed for a Norwegian
steamer, but sank out Of sight when
division of French torpedo boats from
Cherbourg appeared on the horizon"
The Vile de Lille was small
steamer of 997 tons.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-02-18
Turkey Apologies to
Greece for Insult to
Legation Attache

London, Feb. 1S.-Turkey has
yielded to the demands for salts
faction made by Greece, because
of the insult offered an attache Of
the Greek legislation at Constanti-
nople.
The director general bf police OF
Constantinople has visited the
Greek legation in that city, it is
officially announced, and in the
presence Of the members Of the
staff he formally expressed the re-
gret at the insult offered the Greek
naval attache. He promised
further that no official statement
would be published in the Tur-
kish press.
The Greek minister left Constan-
tinople last week. because the
porte was slow in carrying out it's
agreement to give satisfaction to
an insult offered a Greek naval
attache. The incident was not re-
garded as serious and it was felt
Turkey would apologize.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-02-18
PAGE ONE.
1eleuraphic News:

PAGE ONE.
Teegraphic News:
German Blockade in Effect.
British Shipping Not Alarmed
Germans Reply to u. S. Protest. ,
Firm But Polite in Tone.
No Point Yielde6
Destroyers to Convoy Neutral 7 = s..
Wilson Abandons Extra = on
Plans.
Iowa House Finishes Muict Law.
Passes Clarkson Repeal Bill
PAGES TWO, THREE AND FOUR.
Iowa News:
Retrenchment and Reform Commit
tee Down to Business.
House Committee Changes Front.
Aged Man Goes to Prison.
Iowa Building Dedication March 10.
Sugar Factories Quit Too Soon.
Man Missing: Foul Play Feared.
PAGE FIVE,
General News:
Merchant Marine Live Topic.
PAGE SIX.
EDITORIAL:
How About That Gardeno
Saloon Cities Borrowing Trouble.
Unloading Just Debt.
Farm Department.
PAGE SEVEN.
General News:
England Replies to U. S. Protest.
Shirks Blame For Business Depres-
sion.
PAGES EIGHT, NINE, TEN, ELEVEN
City News:
Mrs. Marion Mansfield Gets Divorce.
Nuese Estate Wins Old Lawsuit.
Former Resident Meets Tragic Death
Open Evans Hotel March lo.
PAGE TWELVE.
Markets and General:
Wheat Declines Because of Shipping
Peril.
Selling Carries Corn Down.
Little Change in Cattle Prices.
Hogs Recover Part of Early Losses.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-02-18

en-. Our beloved East Prussia is free
from the enemy"
The British press now comedies that
the Russians must have lost heavily in
their retreat in East Prussia. but the
newspapers refuse to credit Field Mar
shall Won Hindenberg with n great VIC
tory pending the outcome Of the rear
guard action on the Niemen river
it is argued that the German dou-
BILE thanking movement apparently has
failed, and this view is held at Petro-
grad as we'll as in London.
In the Champagne and the Argonne
regions in the western theater, the
Germans seem to be putting forth all
their strength to capture the ground
they are reported 20 have lost last
weak
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-02-18
SEA
BLOCKADE ON
Steamship Lines to Holland
Quit Business Pepding
Results.
SHIPPING INTERESTS
PROFESS NO ALARM
Escort Of War Craft For All Steam.
ships Flying colors Of Allied Powers
Officials Of Trans Atlantic Lines
Confident German Decree Will Have
Little Effect on Shipping - Move
nents Of Passenger Vessels.

London, Feb. 1S.-The blockade of
the United Kingdom by Germany is on.
With the dawn Of Feb. 18 there went
into effect the German notice warning
neutral shipping to avoid British
waters. What will be the effect of this
declaration will take day or two to
demontrate. British shipping interests
profess to feel no alarm. nevertheless
all passenger traffic from England to
Holland has been tied UP.
Meanwhile the British public is
perusing the German note answering
the American note. 1t preconceives no
yielding on the part of the imperial
government and it now awaits the an
nouncement Of Great Britains expected
retaliatory campaign.
Illustrations showing German and
British submarines are now being cir
culated among shippers to distinguish
between the two types.
1t is not known what the admiralty
instructions to shippers are, altho a
hint was found in the recent declaration
of the captain Of the British steamer
Laertes, who refused to surrender to
a German submarine.
Lines to Holland Quit.
The immediate effect Of the German
submarine blockade of the British Isles
beginning today was to tie up all pas
senger traffic from England t. Holland.
The Scandinavian lines, however, have
not yet been affected.
Both the iceland and Bavarier lines
have Cancelled all passenger service to
Holland. The Wilson line to Scandi-
navian ports Is running as usual
No Action by Parliament.
The house Of commons after de-
bate which lasted until late last night.
refused to take division on the
motion Of the labor party that the gov :
eminent take over the means Of trans
port and fix maximum prices for food
and coal. Altho the laborites urged a
division, their plea was rejected and
the subject therefore is closed as far
as parliament is concerned.
Little Alarm Felt.
The reply of Sir Edward Grey to the
American note on the subject of the
seizure and detention of American
cargoes, Germanys threat Of a sub
marine blockade Of Great Britain, and
England's retaliatory measures against
it. are absorbing the attention of the
British public.
Sir Edwards long and carefully con-
sidered reply concerning American
complaints to delay to which her cargo
ships have been subjected by the
British navy. was disclosed, but natur-
ally the German threat and Great
Britain's preparations to counteract
the effects of blockade, were upper
most in the minds of ship owners and
traders. AS Germany has for some
time been attempting to sink al!
British ships which her submarines
could approach. her blockade ulti-
matum has caused little alarm.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-02-18
HINDU SOLDIERS REVOLT.
japanese and French Marines Suppress
Rebellion at Singapore.

Toxic, Feb. 1S-A revolt has broken
out among the Hindu soldiers at Sing
apore, one of the Straits settlements
belonging to Great Britain, according
to newspaper dispatches received here
today from the Malay Archipelago.
Marines were landed at Singapore
from Japanese and French warships
and some fighting has taken place.
The Hindu mutineers numbered about
500. but later half of this number is
reported to have surrendered, and the
revolt is said to be SubSiding.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-02-18

Washington. Feb Is. - President
Wilson virtually has decided not to cali
an extra session Of congress on March
5, 10 matter what the fate of the ship
bill. No official announcement was
made but in congressional Quarters his
intention is we'll understood.
Plans for the presidents trip to the
San Francisco exposition We're being
mapped out today, and this was taken
as added evidence there will be no eX-
ira session.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-02-18
Reply Made to Protest of
U. s. Against
Blockade.
SHORTAGE OF FOOD
GIVEN AS REASON
Blockade Made Necessary Because Of
Great eritain's Efforts to starve
Germans-sussssts Pressure Be
Brought 70 Induce England to
Change Policy Not Recognized by
international Law.

Berlin, Feb. 1s.-The reply Of Ger
many to the protest Of the United
States against blockade Of British
waters is couched in most friendly
terms but firmly maintains the con-
tention Of Germany as already an
nounced. The document was con-
verted into code at the United States
embassy and has been transmitted to
Washington.
The note explains that this action Is
/. necessary because Of England's policy
of attempting to cutl of the food sup
ply for the German civil population by
a method never recognized in inter-
national law. England's course In
ordering merchantmen to fly neutral
flags, equipping them with artillery
the German reply contends, render
negatory the right of search, thus CIV
ing Germany the right to attack Eng
lish shipping. Germany holds she can
not abandon the right under the stress
England has forced on her.
Stand Taken 10 Necessary.
Since Germany must compel nations
which she 10 ct war to return to the
recognized principles OF international
law. she argues the stand she has
taken 10 necessary.
Tho note recommends that the
United States send warships to Eng
land to convoy merchant vessels thru
the danger zone as security against
attack. Hope Is expressed that the
American governmsnes viii understand
the position in which Germany has
been placed and appreciate the reasons
for It's course.
Suggests Pressure on England.
The reply closes with an expression
OF the hope that the United States
may prevail on Great Britain ito re-
turn to the principles Of international
law recognized prior to the outbreak
Of the war" and return to recognition
of the London declaration of the recog-
milton of belligerents by Germany.
would recognize in this, says the reply,
an invaluable service toward more
humane conduct Of the war and would
act in accordance with the new situa-
ton thus created.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-02-18
AusrRIANs OCCUPY koLoMEA.
Successes Claimed Following General
Attack on Russian Positions.

Successes Claimed Following General
Attack on Russian Positions.
Vienna. via London, Feb. 1S-Official
reports given out in Vienna say that
after two days of hard fighting the
Austrians have occupied the town OF
kolomea, in Galicia.
This success was achieved yester-
day afternoon by means of a general
attack on the Russian positions" the
report says.
I'VE drove the enemy. in spite of his
stubborn resistance, out of his last po-
sitions in front of Kolomea thus reach
ing the town at one operation. We pre-
vented the Russians from blowing up
the Pruth bridge.
"The town was occupied by us. We
captured 1000 prisoners and several
machine guns.
"In the Carpathian section as far
as Vyschkoff fighting continues with
great ferocity. Four thousand addi-
tional prisoners, have been brought in
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-02-18
Iowa suprsme Court.

Special to Times Republican.
Des Moines, Feb. 1s.-The supreme
court today handed down the following
opinions:
{, Crull, appellant. vs. Louisa county.
Louisa county. Affirmed.
Meyer, appellant, vs. Meyer. .Bu-
chanan county. Affirmed.
Simon Casady & Co, appellants, VS..
Hartsoll. ct IL, Madison county. At
flrmed.
Builder Lime and Cement Com
pany vs. Weimer. appellant. Scott
county. Reversed.
Price. ct al, appellants, vs. vallis
Price Ewell ct q. Lee county. Re-
vsrsed.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-02-18
WHEAT SUFFERS
SHARP DECLINE
Value. Shrink in Consequence Of Be.
ginning Of Attempted Submarine
Blockade Of Great Britain-shippers
Seem Willing to Take Risks.

Chicago Feb. 1s.-Wheat prices to-
day shrunk 41 cents in consequence Of
the beginning Of the attempted subma-
rine blockade Of Great Britain. The
May delivery sold as low as s1.55 y.
The July option showed loss Of near
ly cents at $1.2SA.
Later came an upward swing largely
due to export buying on a scale that
seemed to demonstrate that shippers
were more ready to take risks than had
been supposed.
The market closed strong 1N to
TX cents above yesterdays finish. The
sales to Europe today were said to
reach the largest twenty-four hours
total on this years crop. The aggre-
gate was put at 100000 bushels.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-02-18
SINKS FOUR BRITISH SHIPS.

Cruiser kronprinz Wilhelm Makes
Successful Raids on Coast Of Brazil.
Buenos Aires, Feb. 1S.-The German
steamer Holger. which has arrived
here, brings news that during tho
month Of January and February, the
German auxiliary cruiser Kronprinx
Wilhelm, operating on the northern
coast Of Brazil, sank the british
steamer Hemisphere, the British
steamer Potaro, the sailing ship Su-
matra and the sailing ship Winfred,
The crews of these vessels are on
board the Holger.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-02-18
Mot Received ia Washington.

Washington, Feb. 1S.-Germany's re-
ply to the American note on the naval
war zone around the British Isles had
not been received today by the state
department Dispatches on other mat
ters from Ambassador Gerard, said he
had delivered the American note but
that the German reply had not been
delivered to him. Outline Of the Ger
man reply, as shown in news dis
patches, attracted the entire attention
of the diplomatic circles.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-02-18
cARRANzAlsTs QUIT CAPITAL.
Mexico City Again Evacuated and
Zapata Force Re-enters.

forces have again evacuated Mexico
CITY. ofriciaf dispatches today 10 the
state department report, and the
Zapata forces have re-entered. 1t was
not stated to where the Carranza
troops withdrew.