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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-12-13
COMMUTE SECOND
DEATH SENTENCE
Executive cIemenoy Extended to Mrs.
Elizabeth Coward, of Fort Jefferson,
q. C.-sentenoed to Serve Life
Terno .-1 &c. =


Ottawa, Ont, Dec. 13.r-1t was re-
ported today that the cabinet has de-
cided to commute the death sentence
passed on Mrs. Elizabeth Coward Of
Fort Jefferson, B. c., to life imprison-
ment. Mrs. Coward, formerly of Chi
cago, murdered a man in the wilds OF
northern British Columbia. The order
in council has yet to receive the sig
nature Of his royal highness, the, Duke
of Connaught, as has also NAe sprder In
connection last Friday. comAuting the
death sentence in the case of Mrs.
Eawkes, Of Wetaskiwan, to ten years
imprisonment.
In both cases petitions for clemency
signed by tens OF thousands Of people
were sent to the minister of justice.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-12-13
CAROLINA DETAINED TWO HOURS
Ship Searched bv Officers of French
Cruiser Reaches Port.

New York. Dec. l3--officers and
passengers of the American ship Caro-
lima, that arrived today from Porto
Rico. brought ffrst-han details of the
stopping of that ship and the removal
Of her chief steward, Carl Schaade, by
the French cruiser Descartes, on
Dec. 5.
The Carolina according to Capt j.
o. Foss, was hailed by the Descartes
Just after she had passed out Of the
three mile limit. blank shot being
fired by the cruiser to call attention
to the signal to stop.
A life boat with six men and leu
tenant from the cruiser came along
side and the ship was detained for
about two hours.
Several passengers. among them
Psaltz, an importer Of this city, and
others were questioned by the officer
but only the steward was taken.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-12-13
PAGE ONE,

@ PAGE ONE.
Telsgraphio News;
Greece May Be Turned Into Battle
Ground.
Allied Forces Out Of Serbia.
Austria Given Week to Reply.
Sharp Socs oTi AnG0Ha Case.
Ford Peace Party in Row.
Break in Sea Rates After War.
PAGES TWO, THREE AND FOUR.
Iowa News:
Honor System to Be Retained.
Boy Drowned in Clear Lake.
Hugois Property Seized.
Clinton Man Murdered and Robbed.
Interstate Railroad Fares Boosted,
War Horses Poisoned.
PAGE FIVE.
Story:
The Heart of Night Wind.
PAGE SIX.
EDITORIAL:
The Easy Way.
Warren Garst's Retirement.
The Tone of Business.
Topics Of the Times
Iowa Opinion and Notes.
PAGES EIGHT, NINE, TEN, ELEVEN
City News:
Council Accepts Pavement. ''-,'
Contractor Under Bond For Main
tenance.
Begin Work on Christmas Dec
Grating.
Would Bring Peace by Arms EN-
barge.
Supposedly Dead Heir Found Alive.
Marshalltown Twenty-Five Years
Ago 81
General and Brief City News.
PAGE TWELVE.
Markets and General:
Enlarged Receipts of Wheat.
Fine Weather Eases Corn.
Cattle Sell Higher.
Hog Market Strong.
Bryan Foresees Democratic Defeat.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-12-13
SENATOR CO QcKRELL,
AGED 81, is DEAD


washington, Dec, ls. Francis
Marion Cockrell,, former United States
senator from Missouri. died here today.
Infirmities of aoldeage, resulting in
serious illness during the past two
weeks. caused death. He was 81 years
old
Mr.. Cockren, a democrat, served five
terms in the United States senate, from
1876 to 1905. The day he left the sem
ate he was appointed member OF the
Interstate commerce commission by
President Roosevelt and remained a
member to Dec. 81, 1910.
In March, 1911, he was appointed
United States commissioner to adjust
the bundary between Texas and New
Mexico.
During the civil war Mr.. Cockre1l was
a confederate army officer, rising from
captain to brigadier generali His home
was in Warrensburg, Mo.
As mark Of respect to former Sena-
tor Cockrell the senate adjourned to-
day to noon Thursday.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-12-13
CONSTANTINE NOT CONSULTED.

Permission TO Land Troops At salon'ki
Givsn Without Kings Consent.
London, Dec. 13.-The statement OF
King Constantine OF Greece TO the AS
ISOLATED Press that the landing OF al
lied troops In Greece was made without
his assent, was quoted IN the mouse
OF commons TO-DAY.
Lord Robert Cecil, parliamentary
secretary for foreign affairs was IN
vited to reconcile it with Lord Lans-
downes statement that it was at the
instance Of the Greek premier tnat
Great Britain sent troops by way OF
Saloniki to Serbia.
Lord Cecil confirmed the statement
as perfectly accurate" but declined 70
discuss the relation of the king OF
Greece and his ministers.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-12-13
Erisoo Shows 1Strona.

washington, Dec. 13.-San Fran
ciseo's campaign for the republican
national convention showed surprising
strength toda1z
q IT was expected that In case st. Louis
losses hope OF getting the convention.
she will throw her votes to the Pacific
coast, city. Chicago still is q contender
but there is Imposition to that city be-
cause 1t was the scene of the 1912 split.
x Sentiment began to develop in the
ccn.s,stteeg today In favor of holding the
convention before the DEM
ocrats meet. The democratic conven-
tion will begin IN st. Louis June IA.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-12-13
OF NOT GUILTY.
Corn, ms Accused Of Dynamite Plots
Arraiansd in Court.

New York, Dec. 13.-Max Brietung'
Dr., Herbert Heinzle, Englebert Bronx
horst, Robert Fay and Walter Scholz.
recently reindicted In connection with
alleged activities to destroy munition
ships OF the allies pleaded not guilty
today before Federal Judge Mayer. The
original bail of $20, 900 was continued.
FAY and Sci1olz, who were unabls to
give bail. were remanded to Jail.
The court some time during the next
five days vii hear motion for the ap-
pointment of a commission to go
abroad and take testimony in the pri-
soners behalf
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-12-13
ANrl-suFrRAoIsrs MEET.

Washington Dec. 13.---The National
Association Opposed to Woman's Suf-
frage met In annual session here today
with delegates IN attendance repre-
senting twenty three ani-suffrage as
sociations. Mrs. Arthur Dodge, Of New
York, presided at the opening session
at which was read a letter by Mrs
Robert Lansing. wife Of the secretary
Of state. from her fsther John w. F'os-
ter q former secretary Of state, op-
posing wonlafl's suffrage.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-12-13
DRIVE JAPANESE
FROM MINING CAMP
Mob Of 200 Mon, Including Prominent
Chinese, Wreck Laundry and Drive
Owners Fram California settte-
ment.

81 wenatchee, Wash, Dec. IA mob
Of 200 men, number of them said to,
be prominent Chinese, drove two Jap
anese from Oroville, a mining town, $50
miles north Of here, according to word
received here today.
The mob wrecked the laundry owned
by the Japanese with a fire hose and
threw the furniture into the street
where 1t was burned. The Japanese.
accompanied by George Devon, owner
OF the building, left yesterday for Spo-
kane to complain to the United States
district attorney.
Leaders Of the mob. it is said, had
complained to Devon against renting
his property to the Japanese and had
declared they would not permit Japa-
nese to conduct business In Oroville.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-12-13
COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS.
States Of Both Parties Ready For Sub
mission For Approval.

mission For Approval.
washington, Dec. 13.-organization
Of the senate today awaited approval
by that body Of committee assign
ments. Democrats and republicans
alike were ready to submit their states.
Senate republicans met to go over
final committee designations recon-
mended by the steering committee.
Representative Mann, the house
minority leader, was completing today
his COMMITTEES. assignments. He ex-
poets to have his slate ready when the
house meets tomorrow. This will com
plete the organization OF congress.
House democrats caucus tonight on
the extension Of the emergency war
tax law. which expires by Limitation
Dec 81. The plan is to extend the
law with assurances that a substitute
will be offered when congress assem-.
bles after the Christmas holidays.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-12-13
Steamc.. Dante AIiahieri safe,

New York, Dec. 1.-THE steamer
Dante Alghieri. Of the Trans-Atlantica
Italiania, Is safe in an Italian port, ac-
cording to cable from the home Office
at Genoa today
On Dec. 10. London dispatch stated
that the Italian steamer Dante
Alghieri had been torpedoed.
There is a freighter Of the same
name.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-12-13
ways ready to CHEQUES reasonable peace

ways ready to discuss reasonable peace
terms.
"The chancellor describes accurately
the state Of mind which obtains in
other countries, and rightly added that
this attitude was the greatest obstacle
of peace.
Responsibility for the continuance
of the war will rest on Englan1.s
shoulders"
The news agency denies the peace
interpolation was inspired by the gov
ernment, saying the socialists intro
{duced it on their own Initiative.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-12-13
DIRECT FEDERAL INQUIRY.
.Ess:s e: o1tt$ 10 se Msaes.n Determine Cause
Of Freishter's Disablement.

Ell 0i-t to 30 sSex 90 Oeterm'ne Sauso
Of Freishters Disablement.
San Francisco. Dec. 13.-The crippled
Hill freighter Minnesota, which sent
word by wireless on Dec. !. that she
was putting back to this port because
Of machinery trouble, was expected to
arrive; here today in tow Of the tugs
Dauntless and Sea Rover and the
wrecking steamer 1aqua, that were
sent to her assistance.
1t was announced by United States
District Attorney John w. Preston,
that federal inquiry would be in
stituted on arrival Of the vessel, and
that pending such investigation no.
body would be allowed to leave the
Minnesota.
The Minnesota sailed from Portland,
Ore, Nov. IA, bound for London.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-12-13
MRS. srREETeR IS INDICTED.
Wife of Claimant TO Chicago Lake
Shore Charged With Assault.

Chicago, Dec. 13.-Mrs. George We'll
1ington Streeter. was indicted today on
a charge of assault with intent to kill.
She is charged with shooting Sergeant
Cudmere in the arm when he ana other
police recently raided the Streeter
home, where liquor was said to have
been sold In violation OF the Sunday
closing law.
Mrs. Streeter is wife Of Capt. George
wellington Streeter, who has won ma
tional fame by holding a tract or Iand
which was formed by the wash OF the
lake and is claimed by sQuatter rights.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-12-13
Safe conduct. r. Question.

London, Dec. 13.-Sir Edwin Andrew
Cornwall today asked Lord Robert
Cecil parliamentary under secretary
for foreign affairs, In the house Of com
mons, whether safe conducts would be
given Captains Won Papen and Boy-Ed,
the German naval and military aides
respectively, whose recall from Wash
ington has been requested The parlia-
mentary secretary asked time to con-
slider the question.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-12-13
NEW BILL CALLS
FOR i CENT POSTAGE
Congressman Woods, Of Iowa, to Push
Measure Reducing Rate on Local
Letters From 2to Cent Per Ounce
Presents Strong Argument.


Special to Times-Republican.
Washington. Dec. 13.-Frank p
Woods, member oftcongress from Iowa
and chairman of the national repub-
lican congressional committee, will in
troduce a bill in the house. fixing a
rate OF I cent per ounce, or fraction
thereof. on first class mail matter
when deposited in any postoffice for
delivery within tie limits Of that office
delivery district The cent rate is
now applicable t6 local letters as well
as those intended for delivery at dis
tant points.
The cost Of handling local delivery
letters is4 not so great ias letters posted
for general delivery" said Mr.. Woods
because they dos moi involve railway
steamship, orYrufal carrier expense
Since the government derives a very
great profit from letters It Garies and
delivers AZ dfsfifnt POINT jbsts Nseegfafr
that the profit realized on local, or the
so-called drop letters, must be- ex-
orbitant
sIn view Of this I believe congress
would be justified In taking Immediate
action correcting this inequitable con
dition.a It would involve practically nc
additional expense to the government
to install the proposed rate as the
volume Of mail would be doubled al
most from the beginning. and it would
be only a short time until the receipts
would be increased an equal amount
The regular city letter carrier would
be relieved Of the burden OF delivering
packages, additional carriers being
added to handle the parcel post.
Local business Is now in a stagnani
condition. as every one very well real
izes,' said Mr. Woods. "and I believe
that by making the proposed reduction
In the rate it will stimulate business
activity
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-12-13
d SNOW IN EASTERN STATES.

Storm Extends From virsinia to Can
ada and West to Mississippi River.
Washington, Dec. 13.-The Atlantic
seaboard from Virginia to Canada, the
upper Ohio and Mississippi valley and
the upper Great Lakes region were
generally snow covered today. Snow
WAS still falling with indications that
.itsswould continue tonight in the At
llantic states, northern New York and
New England,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-12-13
French and British Forces
Entirely Expelled from
Serbia.
PURSUING ARMIES
FOLLOW CLOSELY
crsscs Withdraws Troops From Terri
tory Likely to Be Occupied by
Armies Of Warrins Nations and Will
Not interfere With Operations Of
Either Allies or German Forces
Tsutons May Attack on Grseian Soil.

Berlin. Dec. Is. The French and
British have been entirely expelled
from Macedonia. 1t Is officially an
nounced today, the advancing army
under General Todoroff occupying
Droiran and Gieglevi. It is declared
that two British divisions were nearly
wiped out during the advance.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-12-13
BUY AMERICAN SECURITIES.

British Government 20 Invest in Yankee
Stocks.
London. Dec. 13.-The British gov
ernment has decided to purchase Amer
ican securities, paying for them In five
year per cent exchequer bonds. The
chancellor Of the exchequer. Reginald
McKenna. made this announcement in
the house OF commons today. He said
the government was willing to buy such
American dollar securities as were suit
able at the middle American price Of
the day without brokerage or commits
sion.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-12-13
STEEL WORKERS STRIKE.

Sixty or Mors boundaries Wishs War
Contracts Affected.
Pittsburgh. Pa, Dec. 13.--Many sthou-
sands OF dollars worth OF war mnni.
here today by the strike OF iron work
ers and core makers, which affected be-
tween sixty and seventy foundarles.
and has spread te about Z 500 men 49,
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Submarine. Sunk 500 ship..

London. Dec. 13.-German and Aus
trian submarines to date have Sunk
500 ships. according to news dispatch
from Berlin. The tonnage of the ves-
sells sunk Is given Mt 917S19.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-12-13
Italian Vot. ofII confjdence.

2T-@s JSAIJdU vow OHF VOUJIu0UCe.
Rome, via London. Dec. 13.-During
the debate In the chamber Of deputies
which preceded The adopts off the bill
giving full financial power in the gov
ernment' for six months, Premier Sa-
landra raised the question of the
chambers confidence in the govern
ment. A vote Of confidence was adopted
by a vote of 391 to 40.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-12-13
otlIErsSoN ALL FRONTS.

aeundinG ;Ups ssrbians Chief Activity
llussiens Capture German Position.
ss....:: ~ sl.yville Dec - side
B from feW small engagements and the
capture 6t:several hundred more Ser
Sbians, Sunday passed quietly on the
several German fronts. Reports today
ny that N lpek, Montenegro. twelve
cannon, which had been buried by the
: 1..ss-: Assnnpered ThA .-...s,
uf Gen. von Koveness took 500 prison
ofs
few days more than
Il 900 sefpians. whose retreat was cut
0lE. ware taken,
tie front Iss1ss;ans
took m uninp ortaht position. A RUS
y ellu stack near vulka, south OF Vygo-
novs6ya Ike failed. The attackers
lost about 100 men.
Tsiophsne Conn sssunication opsnsd. y
Berlin, vi Deyville, Dec. 10 Direct
cosnrann afleN ~by telephone between
] Z sesIin q sclI& has been opened The
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-12-13
zweidinek con.ult. L.n.ina.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 13.-Baron Erich
iZWeidinek, charge of the Austrian en-
bassy, had conference with Secretary
Lansing today at his own request.
When it was over Secretary lansing
said the general subject of the Ancona
case had been discussed and declined to
answer any questions whatever.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-12-13
Comment Of British PrssS.

London, Dec 13.-The. Evening
Standard, reviewing the American note
on the Ancona case, is unwilling 7be-
act proper penalty for the outrage. :.
It adds: IL 3 4
Y '"Tbe note Il firm. yet In view of the
fact that previous outrages ended In
smoke the public will await before ap-
plauding the heroic stand " rs s.. ~
The Westminster Gazette says:
"There u no weakneaGsin the note
sition OF the United States IN the world
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-12-13
KENYON HAS ssTwo WAR BILLS
Would Prevent Passengers Going o.
Ships Carrying Munitions.

Ships Carrying MUNITIONS.
Washingt41 Dec. ia bill to pro-
hibit PASSENGERS in ships with war mu-
nitions and a resolution to put the
senate on record for raising revenues
for national defense by taxing manu-
facturers OF munitions were introduced
today by Senator Kenyon. No action
was taken on either.
The senator declared defense meas
,lres were necessary by the irritation
in foreign nations by the American
sales OF munitions.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-12-13

Usually, when one, is working, he is
not worrying the best thing
sha. can be said se;,s 49, =. =
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In the face Of the allied retreat on Sa-
loniki and the pursuit OF Bulgarians
and Germans continues to be the CHIEF
matter Of interest at the entente CAPT
tails. The latest decision Of Greece 10
TO withdraw all considerable bodies OF
her troops from possible danger OF
contact with the allied troops or the
Germanic allies. leaving only small
groups Of troops for police service.
Any idea ID disposed Of that the al
He'd forces are to occupy a privileged
position or that there will be anything
N the nature OF Greece support The
Greek army at Saloniki Is to be re-
duced Immediately to assure liberty OF
action to entente troops there. AT the
same time Greek soldiers along the
railway will be withdrawn to avoid
complications should Teutonic forces
enter Greek territory.
Dulsaso Lose Heavily.
So far - known the hard-fought at
tAnk on the British In Macedonia has
thus Tar been delivered solely by the
Bulxarians without German assist
ance. 1t 10 said In dispatch to the
Times that the Bulgarians left more
Than 400 dead On the field in two as
sautts.
..fn Stlse. seccnA attack. !. the dispatch
saAya ssout AyllltSfy WAS directed on the
advAnciiS6 HSxsaes n range OF about
500 YARDS The Bulsarians faced the
nnurdsrous hail at . run, then broke
into flight, which quickly became
l1elterskelter rout."
oessoo % Become 6attlesisld.
The possibility OF various fankins
,1nvennents thru Greek territory Is
opened by the Greek decision TO per
init the country to become q field for
the belligerents. It Is rumored .that
British troops already are landing at
KayaIa and that the first detachments
Of Serbians have been brought around
from Duraxxo, Albania, to Salonikt
Allied squadronsg continue to pay
close attention to the Greek coast and
restrictions Of Greek commerce are
unabated.
IN other fields OF activity there are
few developments Of large importance.
Russian troops have defeated Persian
rebels at Aveh, and are now nearing
Hamadan. Allied troops are still carry
INK on successful operations against
rurIish troops In the sea OF Marmora.
On the western front minor sue
cesses arc reported for British artillery
and air equAdfons. :.
vvintsr Nveathsr in Dardanellss.
winter weather In the Dardanelles
IL proving to be q severe test for the
Australians and Turks alike. Reuters g
\ correspondent reports that the, frst
1 blizzard Of December found the Turks
entirely unprepared. II was necessary
for them to evacuate positions. The
bodies Of several Turkish soldiers were
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-12-13
first conversation by way OF Nish,
Orsova and Budapest was held by the
Bulgarian and German war ministers.

British Cruiser Sunk.
London, Dec. s13.-The British steam
or Pinegrove has been sunk. Her crew
was saved.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-12-13
T.-R. BULLETIN
NEWS OF THE DAY
The Weather

Tho Weather.
Sun rises Dec. IA at 7:15, sets at 4:3S.
Iowa--Fair tonight and Tuesday:
somewhat colder tonight in east and
central portions,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-12-13
Take in Carolina Search,


Mr.. Pfatz says he believes. judging
by the actions OF the French officer,
that he was the manslaught, notwith-
standing that he is an American
citizen, having been naturalized for
about twenty years.
\ r was asked for" Mt. Pfatz said
II showed my passports and the officer
said that as it did not show the date
of my naturalization he would have to
go back to the cruiser Tor further In
structions. He was gone about twenty
minutes. but returned to say It was
all right. Only my age, so years. he
said. was all that saved mo from be-
ing taken off. went to Porto Rico on
business. I did call on the German
minister, but also visited the French
consul at San Juan"
Other passengers said that on the
morning the Carolina sailed tug, said
to have French officials on board, put
out from San Juan and returned after
the cruiser had been stopped.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-12-13
National Trade Council
Foresees Lower Prices
on Freights.
MAY NOT COME
ALL AT q ,E
Months Will es Rsquir .S q, RsJuvsn.
ats Ocean Traffic = Rec establish,
Shipping Lines a .riean Ship Car.
olina, searehs ~ French Cruisers
Officers, Reaches Port-onIy One
Man Taken Prisoner From Ship.

New York. Dec. 13.-The wars effect
on Sea transportation and the prospect
Of a break in rates after the war arc
summarized In a statement issued by
the National Foreign Trade Council.
composed Of representatives of large
manufacturing and commercial inter-
ests.
James A. Farrell. president Of the
United States Steel Corporation. Is
chairman Of the council.
The main question:" says the state-
ment. "is how soon the break in tho
freight market will take place follow
ing the cessation OF hostilities. Some
shipping people hold the break y!li be
sudden: others claim the tendency to
sudden decline will be warded or by
the necessity OF large shipments for re-
construction work.
1t is said in support Of the latter
contention that though some OF the
100000 tons OF German and Austrian
shipping now immobilized will be re-
leased. the shipping already sunk will
decrease the worlds fleet by 1000, 900
tons, while 100000 tons Of new ship
ping at present In construction thruout
the world is not expected at once to
offset the losses due to the war"