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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-02-12
German Reinforcements To
Compel Early Retirement
From East Prussia.
RUSSIANS FAVORED
IN CARPATHIANS
Russians Expected to Fall Back to Sec
ond Line Of pefenses in Russian Po-
Iand-Petrosrad Claims Retirement
From Mazurian Lakes Region Duo to
Belief That Germany Is Preparing
For Long and Bitter Campaign.

London. Feb. 12.-The Russian in
cursion into East Prussia, appears,
judging from news dispatches, to be
as short lived as were the previous
Russian raius into this same region.
Germanys superb equipment and
strategic railroads have enabled her to
throw immense bodies OF troops against
the invaders In the present case the
German soldiers appear to have oeen
rushed into East Prussia from poth
Poland and interior points.
In the Carpathians the situation ap-
pears favorable ITO the Russians, VINO
are forcing the Austrfans at three OF
the most important passes. Berlin ao-
mits that the Russians have entered
hungarian territory at several points
put declares that these positions were
dearly bought, in view Of the terrible
casualties inflicted by the Austrians on
The Russian massed formations.
In Russian Poland, Germany holds
The belief that Russia is preparing TO
,rall back to her second line and that
great sections Of the intervening coun-
try will be flooded.
Blockade Of German Coast.
London newspapers profess to De
lieve that the German submarine at
tack on the British steamer Laertes,
aying the Dutch flag, will preclpltate
more stringent measures against Ger
man trade, which was promised by
Premier AsGuith in speech delivered
Yesterday in the house OF commons.
The Daily Mail believes the govern
ment will announce a complete block :.
ade of the German coast as a result OF
which all goods to Germany by sea
viii be subject to seizure.
Berlin announces an aerop!ane. pre-
sumasly French, has dropped bombs ct
F1ushing, In Dutch territory. but no
confirmation has been received from
Holland. a.se
The Balkan states are furtherine
their endeavors to reach an amicaple
settlement Of their disagreements be-
fore entering the conflict. IN this ad-
iustment it is presumed Bulgaria Will
get territorial concessions from ooth
Serbia and Roumania.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-02-12
spr;nofieId suspends eusine.s,

Springfield, III, Feb. 12.-Springfie1d
today did honor to the memory of Lin
coin, and all state offices. banks and
stores were closed on this, his natal
day.
Tonight the biggest celebration of the
year in Springfield, the Lincoln day
banquet, will be held in the state ar
senal. Governor Dunno will act as
toastmaster, and the supreme court
Judges and members of the legislature
will be in attendance.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-02-12
FAILURE OF LARGE
FIRM DUE TO WAR
Federal Receivers Appointed For Bawo
& Dotter, Limited, China Manufac-
Observation-Disclosures Is Placed at
S6sO.OOO.

New York, Feb. 12.-Federal receivers
were appointed here today for Bawo
tS Dotter. Limited, of Montreal. manu-
facturers OF glassware and china. The
seizure of the plants of the company in
Germany and Austria is given as the
cause OF the failure in an affidavit fiied
by creditors. The concern is a mil ION
dollar corporation with branch offices
in this city. The creditors explain that
the firm is prohibited by the proclama-
ton of the king of England from pur-
chasing goods from an enemy country
and that the largest part Of its stock
was manufactured in Austri:. and Ger
many. They place the company's in
debtedness at $630,00O
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-02-12
THREATEN JuRlsT's LIFE.

Destruction Of Bowling Green Prom
jsed Unless Accused Are Freed.
Bowling Green. KY. Feb. 1--we
hate to kill him. but we will, was the
concluding sentence Of notice found
posted today threatening death for
County Judge III. II. sDenhardt, the de-
struction Of Bowling Green by fire and
its public utilities by explosives. The
notice was the second IN two weeks
promising punishment for the jurist un-
less he was instrumental in freeing
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-02-12

Lincoln Memorial Cornerstone Laid.
Washington. Feb. 12.-The corner
stone of the $4,000. 900 Lincoln memorial
structure was laid here today without
ceremonies. Former Secretary Black
burn, Of kentucky. the resident MEM
ber Of the Lincoln memorial commits
sion. was in charge. In the corner
stone was laid a copper box contain
ing a history of Lincoln, signed by his
living son, Robert T. Lincoln. and
other historical data.
Lincoln's 106th birthday anniver-
sary was observed in the house with
an address by Representative Sher-
wood, Of Ohio.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-02-12
GERMANS EFFORT DETERMINED.
Russian. Claim Change Of Base Due to
- A hnticinated Long Campaign.

a Petrograd, Feb. 12.-The retirement
of the Russian forces from the region
of the Mazurian lakes to the Russian
frontier is due. according to the Rus-
sian general staff to new Considerations
which have become important since the
heavy German concentration In East
prussia has changed the complexion OF
the military situation on the northern
battle front.
since the determined nature OF the
German army in the Mazurian district
DESTROYS the supposition that THIS Is
,,,era,v an effort to distract attention
and divert forces from the main issue
=, poland. and since 1t now is evident
not This is the beginning Of a series of
innp and active operations which may
1,aaniteIy settle the struggle on this
front the Russian general staff has de-
o;aad that the most favorable DISPOSE
t;or of Russia's forces can be made on
pmssian territory where earlier in the
.,,ar the Russians SO successfully de-
faated the Germans.
Russian Formation Unbroken.
The semi-circular formation OF the
pnssian forces, which recently ex-
tanded from the Mazurian lakes north
,yard TO Tilsit, now therefore, changes
ire nosition without altering its gen.
oral shape. One horn Of the crescent Is
now resting in the province OF Plock
anfi fne other in the province OF koVno.
II is reported officially that engage
vents at Vilkoviski, Nyshynetz, Os-
.rolenka and as far south as Sierpec
and the river Skrwa, show that the
General activity extends over the whole
of This wide semi-circle, which marks
tta present disposition OF the Russian
s..rrss It is now reported in Petrograd
.pa+ the recent German reinforcements
=, lrast Prussia, instead Of being drawn
from other points on this front are
comnosed largely Of new German re-
crnifs. officered by men drawn from
the western front.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-02-12

Pa, and Clarence Stem, of Springfield.
Tenn, who are awaiting trial before
him on the charge of highway robbery
Todays notice was found on an ap-
proach to a wooden bridge near here.
The structure was saturated with kero-
sene and destroyed by fire early to-
day.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-02-12
CONGRESS TO INVESTIGATE.

Sub. Committee to Visit States Whsrs
Foot and Mouth Disease Exists.
Special to Times Republican.
washington. Feb. l2.-Senator Gore
assured Senator Kenyon today that q
at the close Of con-
gress would go to Michigan. Illinois
and elsewhere and investigate the foot
and mouth disease. The resolution for
such an inquiry, lately passed by the
Iowa legislature, was one Of the influ
ences in this direction.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-02-12

that no shipments woul be allowed ex-
cept where permits have been issued
prior to that date, wool prices have
been climbing up steadily and rapidly
Reports that the embargo had beer
lifted again have been denied.
transactions have included almost
every grade and class of wool avail
able in the market. Secured Wools OF
all kinds have been especially active
particularly medium and low pulled
wools"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-02-12
Poland Campaign Fails.

Paris, Feb. IAN official state
roent given out at the war Office today
announced the complete failure of the
German offensive in Poland. The
statement follows:
..The failure Of recent attacks by
Germans in Poland appears to be COM
nlete. The losses Of the Germans are
unprecedented. It is reported that
they exceed 10000 dead.'
Five French aviators dropped bombs
Today on the German military aero
dfome at Habsheim, an Alsatian town
IN the outskirts of Meulhausen.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-02-12
War Affect. French Trade.

Paris, Feb. 12-Trade Of France with
foreign countries decreased $3.50, ,500,-
900 francs ($65O, ,1OO,00o) during the
first four months Of the war, as COM
pared with the similar period Of 1913.
frances purchases from the United
States were 56,493,0OO francs ($11,-
29s,00O) instead of 1912, 900 francs
(s26,634,00O) and the sales 25,467,0OO
francs (s5,09S,40O) instead OF S4.013,O00
francs (s6,s02,600.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-02-12
Ask. Delay in wiIheImina Case.

Washington, Feb. 1.-THE American
government has proposed to Great
Britain a postponement Of the plan to
take the American steamer Wilhelmina
before prize court that the owners
may have opportunity to prove her
cargo not subject to seizure
Counsel for the owners of the Will
felmina and her cargo have represent
ed that they can present irrefutable ev-
idence to support their argument.
Should the British government agree
to the proposal action before a prize
court would be unnecessary. The cargo
is owned by st. Louis commission
house. t'.-"+
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-02-12
OLDEST THEATER BURNED.
Academy Of Music in Chicago. Which
ESCAPED Great Eite, Finally Burns.

Chicago. Feb. 1.-THE Academy os
Music. Chicago's oldest theater. located
In the heart OF the crowded west side
at Halstead and Madison streets. was
destroyed by fire early today, with q
loss of s175.000. It was four story
structure erected in 1870, and was tho
only theater not ruined In the great
fire OF 1871. In recent years the the-
house. !
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-02-12
SIX DAYS TRAVELLING MILE.

Steamer Morocco Thirty Days in
Crossing Atlantic in Face Of Gales.
New York. Feb. 12.-The British
steamer Morocco reached here today
from Aberdeen. Scotland. after voy-
age lasting thirty days. during which
she struggled for six days in vain to
make Il single mile westward over
mountainous seas and in the face of
terrific winds. During the six days. the
officers said. the Morocco not only
failed to make progress but was actual
ly swept back to the eastward. The
vessel was in ballast.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-02-12
Dutch Steamer Halted.

London. Feb. ia dispatch to the
Evening News from Rotterdam says
the Dutch steamer Duiderjijk, flying
the Dutch flag, was stopped by Ger
man submarine in the North sea. She
was compelled to show her papers and
then permitted to proceed.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-02-12

Beverly, Mass, Feb. 12.-Miss
Carolyn Wilson, the correspondent
who was released from custody In
Berlin after being detained on a
charge of espionage, is a daughter
of Joseph L, Wilson, of this city.
Miss Wilson is % years old and a
graduate of the local high school.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-02-12
FEAR NEW ATTACK
ON BORDER ROAD
Guards Along Canadian Maine Bound.
ary Doubled When Grand Trunk Of.
fieials Learn Of Plot Said to Be
Hatehed in California.

Portland. Me-, Feb. IA large force
and watchmen stationed at the sta
tions, elevators and docks of the Grand
Trunk railroad was Increased today in
consequence of reported plot to de-
stroy the roads property here and its
bridges between this city and the Can
adian boundary. Word received from
sty,s. company's general offices at Mon
treal asserts that the plot was made in
California and that six men were
bound here to to carry 1t out.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-02-12
Wilson Rejects compromise.

Washington, Feb. 12.-President Will
son today reject the compromise ship
bill evolved yesterday by democratic
leaders of the house. He refused to
agree to an amendment to terminate
the activity of the government in the
ship business two years after the close
of the European war.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-02-12
Quake Aceompanie. Hurricane.

Tutuila, American Samoa. by wire-a
less, Feb. 12.--Not only hurricane.
but with 1t an earthquake and a tidal
wave, swept the Manua Islands of the
Samoan group, as reported here two
days ago Fuller details received today
INV. ...:t t,:-..s persons We're Eillesi.
one of whom was behcaded by tiyinx
wreckage.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-02-12
Supreme Court Decisions.

Special to Times Republican.
Des Moines. Feb. 12-The following
decisions were handed down by the
Iowa supreme court today:
Berry ct al VS.. Donald, ct nj, appel
lants, Van Buren. modified and af-
irmed.
In re estate of Lester, etc, Wapello
county, affirmed.
Daus. appellant, VS.. Short, Wood
bury county, affirmed.
Wiefinbach vs. Lamp. appellant, Mo-
mona county, affirmed.
Mersree, ct als vs.. Whistler. appel
liant, Louisa county. affirmed.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-02-12
DELAY ELECTION INQUIRY.
Present Congress Will Not Take Up
CHARGES Of Alleged Corruption.

Washington. Feb. DEMONSTRATION
of charges of corruptions in the last
senatorial campaigns in Pennsylvania.
Illinois and other states was blocked
today insofar as the present congress
is concerned when the senate COM
mttee. which provides for expense of
such inquiries. decided not to act.
Chairman williams said the senatorial
terms to which the Investigations re-
late, do not begin till the next term of
congress.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-02-12
Packing Houses Close.

Wellington, N. H., Feb. 12-Tll meat
packing establishments on South Island
have been closed owing to the shortage
of shipping facilities.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-02-12
NJ cholera Fl Petroarad.

Petrograd, Feb. 12.-"No cases OF
,holera have been reported In Petro-
grad, is the reply made BY the semi
,fficial news agency to the report that
.holcra is prevalent in the capital.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-02-12
vvool Prices CLIMBING.

postora. Feb. 12-The Commercial
Bulletin Of Boston will say tomorrow:
s.Since the announcement Feb. 5
that tlle wool embargo has been re-;
plkced absolutel yin Australia and
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-02-12
T.-R. BULLETIN
NEWS OF THE DAY
The Weather.

Sun rises Feb. l3 at 6:5T: sets at b:33.
Iowa Rain or snow tonight ana
Saturday; not much change in tenn
perature.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-02-12
OHIO WOMAN MURDERED.
Wealthy Farmer Fatally Beaten an
Wife Slain by Burglars.

Wife Slain by Burglars.
Gibsonburg, O., Feb. 12.-Mrs. Joseph
Kimbel, aged 20, was murdered. and
her husband, Joseph Kimbel. 72. was
probably fatally beaten by unknown
men at their home near Bradner, Wood
county, early today. County authorities
have sent bloodhounds to the scene.
Kimbel, wealthy farmer, Is reported
to have kept large sums of money in
his house. Investigation showed the
house had been ransacked.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-02-12
LINCOLN DAY OBSERVED.
Business Generally Suspended and
Manv Public Meetings Held.

Many Public Meetings Held.
Chicago, Feb. 12.-Many civic. educa-
tional and fraternal organizations cell
ebrated the 106th anniversary of the
birth Of Abraham Lincoln today.
Municipal and state courts were
closed and the work of city offices cur
tailed. Tributes OF praise for the char
acter and achievements for the great
emancipation were given before many
audiences.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-02-12
Urged to Conserve Meat Supply.

Sydney, N. S. W., via London. Feb.
12.-The British government has re-
quested all the Australian states to Sc
cure all the meat available for export
during the war, as large quantities
will be necessary to meet the needs OF
the British army; France also will re-
quire considerable supply. Parlia-
ment has passed bill authorizing the
measures necessary to this end.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-02-12
SAMUEL T. PIckARo DEAD.
8ioarapher Of Whittier Passes Away at
Homestead of Poet

Amesburg, Mass. Feb. 12-Samuel T.
Pickard. biographer and literary execu-
tor of John Greenleaf Whittier, the
poet, died at tn" Whittier homestead
today, aged 81 years. His wife, who
was niece of the poet, died several
years ago. Mr.. Pickard was formerly
owner and editor of the Portland Tran
script
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-02-12

Bridgeport, Conn, Feb, 12.-Fanny
Crosby, well-known hymn writer, died
today at her home, in her ninety fifth
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1915-09-29
the FRENCH CONTINUE
make FURTHER Gains
rrH,oVs ATTACKS MADE N Ar
Toss AND CHAMPAGNE
REGIONS.
Germans Violently lombard French
Positions south cf the Ns'e.
Poncairc Commcnds
Troops.

PARIS. September -. r. me
French made important gains IN
both the Artois and Champagne re-
sions in furious attacks which con-
tinued throughout yesterday ana
last night, according to the official
statement this afternoon.
The war office estimated that the
German loss would total more than
10000 men and that 23,ooo prison
ers had been taken. Seyenty-nihe
cannon have also been captured.
The Germans violently bombardea
The French position south OF the
Aisne yesterday and in the Valily re.
zion. The French batteries replied
President Poncaire addressed .
letter 10 Minister Millerand stating
that the French troops had Definite
|ly proven their superiority over the
best troops of Germany in the great
battle that is now being waged.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1915-09-29
rraternal Day az Soil Show.

DENVER. Colo. Sept. 29--This
is Fralernal Day at the Information
al Soil-Products Exposition here.
The local lodges of all the fraternal
societies of Colorado are entertain
ing the members OF their lodges
from The cities west OF the Mississip-
pi river. which are located in farm
ing communities. These visitors
include the farmers from the prin-
cipai Oranges. Special exhibits
showing the results OF the efforts OF
the boys and girls who have been
following tho advice Of the United
States Department OF Agriculture in
fornsias Clubs and raising superior
crops were among Cine feature to-
dag Prizes we're awarded.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1915-09-29
MRS, ELIZABETH MOHR IS
INDICTED BY GRAND JURY

PROVIDENCE, Il. L.. Sept. 20
Mrs. Elizabeth Mohr. widow OF Dr. =.
Franklin Mohr, was indicted By the
grand jury today, together vita the
three negroes, on charges OF muir
der growing out of the shooting of
the wealthy physician. The negroes
were indicted on two counts. one
charging murder and the second
with intent to kill Miss Emily G..
Burger, the Doctors companion on
The night of the shooting. Mrs.
Mohr was indicted only on one
eoant as an accessory before the fact.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1915-09-29

Doepueae1oa az C1ty for F3eet Srhools
Muat Ne Maintained Il Any
Cos& Say Many Pssron~

The verdict Of another see for
yoursesfs' committee Il that waxs-
| hachie fas worked too long and
hard in building mp a system Of
public schools to allow school in
terests 10 suffer for want OF new
school building. The visiting COM
mittee today was composed of J. s.
Herring. Geo. Mireli, J. n Langs-
ford. f. s. CroHk and G. T. Spald-
ing. They made a careful inspection
|of the buildings. talked with the
teachers and saw plainly the diff
Iculties under which teacher and
superintendent is working. and as
= result OF their seeing they sug-
eest immediate action towards
|remedying the songested condition.
"A new building should be erected
by all means said one of their
number aud he bur voiced the senti-
ment OF the entire party.
When Waxahachie's school inter
ests suffer for want of more room
and bettes equipment the town is
greatly damaged. aud the level
headed business man is not going to
let prejudice against bond issue
stand in the way OF getting the
needed buildings. 1t is just and
right for the citizens to Issue bonds
sparinglv. but II is false economy
to permit our great school system
to suffer for want of money With
which to erect suitable buildings
when BY vote OF the people bonds
may be issued for the purpose Of
erecting q school house that will
meet requirements.
Out OF the eighteen or twenty
business men who have visited the
school building during the present
week. not one has raised objection
to the proposed plan OF erecting a
new building. but on the contrary
every one has expressed himself a.
heartily IN favor OF the plan. Tney
can see at glance that the school
has reached the top mark under
present conditions What these
men hare seen can be seen By any
one who will take the trouble 10
visit the schools. The saPerintend-
ent and teachers will welcome you
II you win come and look for your
self co and inspect the school
building and YOU will join the
build a new house SQUAD and urge
immediate action.
There s. not the slightest doubt
but that a new school building viii
be erected. and that within a short
time. bat the thing ae would urge
most Is quick action. tor immediate
relief Is needef
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1915-09-29
LARGE TURKISH FORCES
DEFEATED BY BRITISH

LONDON. Sept 29-J Austin
Chamberlain. secretary Tor India,
aaC unced in the house OF commons
this afternoon that large Turkish
force had been dcfcaod with heavy
Losses by the British in Mesopotamia.
The British captured positions on
beth sides oil the Niffls river and
took large ammunition supplies.
The Turks are reported 70 be fleeing
toward Baedad.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1915-09-29
BULGARIA sENOS ENJOYS
TO GREECE AND ROUNAhIA

AMSTERDAM. Sept ea Berlin
dispatehaa this afternoon stated
that Bulgaria bad sent two enyoy
~ Athras tHd Bucharest to assure
Greece and Roumanla lhaf Bulea-
RIA womb NOS enter the vur unless
attacked bv Serbia King CoHsfau-
Hue and fremitr Nemfeios reteis ed
tae cntoys. bu etsf Ferdinand I'd
itonmHnia refused to srant taem an
audience.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1915-09-29

Now. however. the Senoritas Lucre-
tia de Jordan and Jnanita Herman
dez are busiiy at work. All the
telephone operators have been
taught to say prettily, TIN momen-
to. Senior" tone moment, sir and
quickly put the call on to the Span
ish switchboard Eight of the
young women, including Miss Julie
F. Jordan. the chief operator. are
studying Spanish, and such terms as
'occupado" occupied or busy !,
mo eontesta" ttdon't answerl j,
gracias' (thank you). and 'asta
luego farewell til later) are be-
coming familiar to all the young
women
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1915-09-29

'Que hay. Quiero hablar cou ell
Senior Martinez.
.'un momento. Senior. Here, Miss
Fernandez Take this call on Room
214T. Its another new Spanish
guest.
The number of Spanish and Lat
in-Americans at the McAlpin Hotel
in New York City has grown so that
Managing Director L. NJ. Boomer
has added two Spanish speaking
telephone operators and clerks to
his stan.
Ii had been necessary 20 switch
the calls from the Latins 70 the
special clerks before the South
American guest was understood.