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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-02-22
GRAIN BROKERS DEFY
FEDERAL OFFICIALS
Refuse to Submit Books and Records
to Men Investigating High Prices Of
Wheat and FIour-Inquiry Comes to
StandstiII.

Chicago, Feb. 22.-Grain brokers en-
ga ged in business on the Chicago board
of trade fatty refused to submit their
books and records to the government
officials investigating the high prices
OF wheat and flour, it was learned to-
day. AS result the inquiry is at a
standstill.
Charles F. 'Clyne. the United States
district attorney, has reported to At
torney General Gregory that the brok-
ers in declining to submit their books
contended that they are under ex
press obligations not to divulge trans
actions Of customers.
The attorney sought access to the
books to ascertain whether the price
Of wheat was due tothe actual demand
for grain abroad OF to speculation.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-02-22
Pope No,D Informed
Kaiser Is Wiling
to Discuss Peace

Rome. Feb. 22-Reports received
by the secretary Of the Vatican
says the Giornale dItalia, show
that Germany, altho maintaining
excellent military position, feels
seriously the consequences OF war.
and therefore has modified mater
tally the terms Of peace to be pro-
posed. The paper adds:
THE pontiff considers such po-
sition now lends itself to diplo-
matte steps. He has interpolated
Emperor William to know on what
conditions Germany would consid-
er peace"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-02-22
Ia Took Mo Chances.

A young British officer in charge oi
a remote station in South Africa re-
ceived from his superior officer at the
base, some time in August, this mes
sage: war has been declared. Ar.
rest all enemy aliens in your district
Promptly the superior officer received
this reply: Have arrested seven Ger
mans, four Russians, two Frenchmen
five Italians, two Roumanians and al
American. Please say who we're a
war with"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-02-22
TAFT SEES NATIONAL CRISIS.
United States Threatened With Seriou:
invas Of Rights as Neutrals.

MOrriStOWn. N. J., teD. ZZ.-IHe
United States is threatened with ser
ions invasion of it's rights as a neutral
by the warning nations of Europe, and
in preserving it's commerce faces a
crisis. in the opinion OF former Presi-
dent William III. Taft. "In this crisis
no lingo spirit should be allowed to
nreyail" he said.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-02-22
c.rman ceneraI Killed.

Amsterdam, via London, Feb. ga
dispatch from Berlin to the Amster-
dam TELEGRAPH, says Lieutenant Gen
erai Won Wrochen, commander OF the
German army division who recently
was awarded the iron ross, is detd at
the German hospital According to the
same message Lieutenant Count Won
Bassewitz-Levetzow, son CT the pre-
mier of Mecklenburg Schwerin, and
broth er n-law of Prince Oscar, fifth
son of Emperor William. has been
killed in the eastern theater Of the
war.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-02-22
mAsoNs HONOR WASHINGTON.
Memorial Associ ation Convenes at Cap
jtal and Delegates Visit Mt. Vernon.

ital and Delegates Visit Mt. Vernon.
Alexandria. Va, Feb. 22.-High Ma
sonic dignitaries from all over the
country gathered here today for the
fifth annual convention of the George
Washington National Masonic Memoir
ial Association. The society has for
its object the collection of funds thru
out the country for the erection of a
Masonic temple here as a memorial to
Washington and incidentally as re-
pository for the priceless Washington
relics now stored here.
Following preliminary business ses-
sion the delegates went in a body to
Mount Vernon where wreathes We're
placed on Washington's tomb.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-02-22
swi.. ertnq Down German Flyer.

Befne, Switzerland,N ,Nvia Paris, Feb. %.
Swiss soldiers opened fire yesterday
on an aeroplane, said to have been
German, which flew over Bonfal. The
machine was struck by nine bullets and
the pilot was forced to descend at Fer
rette after lowering over the positions
at Rechesy.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-02-22
Observance at New York.

New York. Feb. 2o-Patriotic exer-
cises in fifty parks and Fairgrounds.
in many churches and armories and
in Washington's headquarters on
Washington heights marked the ar
rangements for the cornmemoration In
New York today Of Washington's
hirthdaY.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-02-22
voLLMER BILL BEFORE HOUSE.
Removal Of Tax on Mixed Flour Ex.
nected TO Add to Breadstuff Supply.

peCte0 TO AOO 20 oTSapoSuu SoPPSy.
Washington, Feb. 22.-The house
ways and means committee had before
it for consideration today the Vollmer
bill proposing to repeal the tax on
mixed -four.
Supporters of the measure assert that
to permit the manufacture of -four con-
sisted OF milled wheat and milled corn
would add materially to the country's
breadstuff supply.
A prohibitive tax was imposed or the
mixed product during the Spanish
American war and it never has been
removed.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-02-22
CAPTIVE. Exceed 100000.

Berlin, via London. Feb. 22.-The
German official statement today an
nounces that the captures in the bat
tie Of the Mazurian lake districts have
increased to seven generals and more
than 100000 men. The pieces of can
non taken number $50.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-02-22
BRITISH PLAN INDEFINITE.
Joint Action by Allies in Retaliation Is
Exnected.

London, Feb. 22-The allied govern
ments have not yet decided upon the
precise attitude which it is proposed
to adopt in retaliation against Ger
many's recently initiated policy, but a
speedy agreemen is expected Reply to
a question in the house of commons to-
day Premier Asquith said:
THE allied governments are consid-
ering what attitude it would be proper
to take in reprisal to the German pol
icy Of attacking and destroying vessels
of neutral nations.
LAS to the form, in which the decis-
ions will be published" Premier As
quith said, there certainly will be a
note from Great Britain, and I hope
there will be joint one"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-02-22
state con,ervinq Coal Supply.

Rome. Feb. 22.-To conserve the coal
supply the manager Of the state rail-
way system has decided to decrease
the number of passenger trains oper-
ated, beginning Feb. %.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-02-22
Another Norwegian Ship Lost.

London, Feb. 22.-The Norwegian
freight steamer Cuba, bound from
London to Rotterdam. was sunk today
in q collision in the North sea. So far
as known no lives were lost.
The Cuban carried an official mail
bag for the American commission for
the relief Of Belgium.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-02-22

Plymouth. England, via London. Feb.
22.-The Western Daily Mercury says
that when the Australian mail boat
Maloja, vita 400 passengers on board.
was entering the English channel on
Saturday afternoon. she was ordered
to stop by an unknown armored mer-
chantman. The mail boat ignored the
order, and the merchantmen fred Ave
shells at her, altho they all fell short.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-02-22

The electrical conductivity of cop,
per depends upon the total amount OF
impurities therein.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-02-22

age and stubbornness .his glorious
corps fought an enemy which outnum-
bered it many times"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-02-22
T.-R. BULLETJ
NEWS OF THr yDAY
The Weather.

Sun rises Feb. 23 at 6:53, sets at 5:45.
Iowa-Rain. probably turning to
snow tonight or Tuesday, colder to-
night and in east portion Tuesday.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-02-22
ALARM AMONG
SCAND|NAV|ANS
Northern Neutral Nations
Hold Conference Over
Blockade.
LOSS OF MERCHANT
SHIPS RESENTED

Considering Plan Of Furnishing Naval
Convoy to ships-Fishtins in Car
pathians Proceeds Without Result
Russians ExpaIn Loss Of Entire
Army Corps in East Prussia-Ger-
mans Capture More Than 100000.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-02-22
First Loss to Risk Men.

The Egelyn Is the first ship insured
with the United States bureau OF war
risk insurance to be lost since it began
operations several months ago. Insur-
ence on ships and cargoes amounting
to more than $55,O00,000 has been writ
ten. The bureau was closed today and
no word as to when the owners might
make claim was announced
OF the total amount of insurance
written by the bureau more than half
has expired with the arrival of ships
and cargoes at destinations. The tbu-
reau has earned in premiums more than
$500, 900, so that 1t is able to stand it's
first loss without resort to the appro-
priation made by congress.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-02-22
Russians Handicapped.

Explanations of the Russian retire.
ment from East Prussia, says:
Success of the German coup is at
tributed largely to the lack Of strategic
railways which prevented the Russians
from concentrating rapidly on the east
front, forces indispensable to ward off
this drive Of the enemw."
The general staff says the massing
of German troops was revealed on Feb.
4. but the magnitude Of the concentra-
ton did not become known for several
days later. Because of three condi-
tions, withdrawal Of the Tenth army
toward the frontier was decide upon
Tnis was followed later by q farther
retirement toward the Nieman and the
Boer rivers.
Retreat Common Sense Move.
The occupation by the Germans Of
Russian positions in northern Poland
Is not considered as of importance
from a strategical point OF view.
"Grand Duke Nicholas lifts the
curtain slightly. as he has done on pro-
vious occasions when success has not
been won," says the Rech. The enc
my's forces were 50 great that the
tenth army could not Withstand them
The position Of our forces became diff
f,culty because Of the lack Of railroads
and because Of the deep snow which
prevented arrival of reinforcements
We had either to accept battle with
great loss without profit to ourselves
or retreat"
Common sense dictated the latter
course When the Germans determined
our intention threw themselves on our
right flank. The retreat toward Kovno
laid only one army crops which was
farther to the left. With unusual cour-
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-02-22
EXPLAINS LOSS OF CORPS.
Russians Hold Defeat 10 Not consid-
cred Catastrop1e.

Petrograd, via London, Feb. 22.-
Commenting on the communication
from the Russian general staff the
Bourse Gazette says:
According to the opinian Of mill
tary authorities, the loss Of an army
corps as reported from Grand Duke
Nicholas Is not to be considered a
cata strophe. This corps had to take
on itself all the blows of an overS
whelming enemy.
This corps was unable to effect a
counter maneuver to take up a better
position. With ther egular formation
of thief ront destroyed, the conflict
took on the character Of separate
hlou,sn
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-02-22
DANGERS ARE REAL.
United States Government Impressed
by Blowing UP Of Evelyn.

United States Government Impressed
by Blowing UP Of Evelyn.
Washington Feb. 22.-Sinking of the
American steamer Evelyn off the Ger
man coast, presumably by mine. altha
the crew was saved, brought vividiy
before official Washington today the
dangers to which American vessels are
exposed in the waters adjacent to the
belligerent coasts Of Europe.
The American note to Germany warn
ing that country against attacks on
American vessels applied only to sub
marines. Since the outbreak of the
war the North sea has been mined by
both England and Germany and added
warning has been given America that
the waters would be strewn with mines
around Great Britain and 1re!and/and
France.
Information Lacking.
Pilots have been offered for neutral
vessels, since the seas were mined
Whether the Evelyn had been rendered
q pilot was a question on which OIL
cials expected to receive definite in
formation tomorrow from the American
ambassador at London and Berlin.
The only message before the depart
ment today was from American Consul
See, at Bremen, vino Tepnrted that the
Evelyn. had been "blown up" but die
not give the cause. His message stated
| that the ship and cargo had been lost
but that the crew was safe. Officials
believed the crew had been landed in
Germany.
No Law Governing Mine Laying.
It was considered unlikely that there
!! would be any diplimatic action result
ing from the loss Of the Evelyn. beyond
claim for damages, because there is no
international law in force prohibiting
. the laying of mines. In the Russo-Jap-
anese war the Japanese strewed mines
across the harbor and entrance to Port
Arthur, which was held by the Rus
slams. Similarly the Japanese laid
mines in Vladivostok waters across
Peter the Great bay for a distance OF
forty miles. While the laying OF mines
for offensive operations such as the re-
cent German note proclaimed, has not
been acquiesced in as an official right. II
is believed in official quarters that this
! would make it difficult to make further
diplomatic protests.
The prevailing opinion today was
that the United States government,
would stand firmly on its warning tc
Great Britain and Germany on the mis-
use of the American flag and the attack
on neutral vessels by submarines.
Senator Simmons, one Of the trainers
of the bill which created the war risk
bureau, White House caller to-
day, said he assumed an effort would
be made first to establish the RESPONSE
bility for the sinking of the Evelyn and
that II the nationality of the mine could
be discovered, the government war risk
bureau would make an effort to collect
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with her sister, Mrs. Albert ]. Brom-
enschenkel.
Ed. Bromenschenkel and Anton
Doege spent Sunday at the home of
Frank Unger.
Misses Cecilia and Lucy Hingsber-
ger left Monday noon for their home
in St. Cloud. 4.....-.....-
Misses Lucy and Cecilia Hingsber-
ger visited at Frank fingers Friday
and Saturday.
George, Ben and Jack Minette cal
led at the home of F. P. Minette on
Monday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. J. Minette visited
at the farm home Of Paul Winsted on
Sunday afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alex Bromenschenkel
spent Sunday evening at the home of
his brother, Albert.
Geo. Minette and John Williams
were visitors at the home of F. p.
Minette Sunday afternoon.
Mat Elsen, who was employed at
F. ]. Minette's, left for his home at
La Crosse, Wis, last week.
Misses Rose and Mary Tillman Wis
tied at the home of John Bromen-
schenkel Sunday afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Bromenschenkel
visited at the home of Mrs. Michaels
at Hoboken Sunday afternoon.
Henry Ebbens and sister Frances,
Lucy and Cecilia Hingsberger autoed
to Lake Henry Sunday afternoon.
The dance given at the home of A.
Botz Tuesday evening was we'll at
tended and all reported good time.
The dance given at Frank Peschek's
barn was attended by good sized
crowd and all thoroughly enjoyed it.
We have complete line of the fam
Gus Henney and Freeport single and
double seated Buggies at right prices.
C. D. Marshall & Co. adv
Miss Lucy Hingsberger closed her
spring term of school in District No.
1873 Friday, with a picnic which was
attended by large number.
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Mrs. Ben Veeder spent Sunday ef-
ternoon and evening with Mrs. koter-
ba.
Mrs. Adam Brick and daughter Lee
ma, spent Tuesday with Mrs. Alex
Botz.
Rose and Nettie jaeger are spending
week with their brother John jaeger
in Melrose. ...
Harry Veeder, Ben Brick and
Frank jaeger spent Sunday at the Ko-
terba home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Miller and daugh-
ter Helen, spent Sunday and Monday
with relatives at West Union.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Ceynar and
children Wesley and Rosetta spent
Friday with Harry Veeder.
Mr.. and Mrs. Tony Miller and dau-
ghter, Gertie, spent Sunday at the
home of his brother, Pete Miller and
family.
We have a complete line of the fam
Gus Henney and Freeport single and
double seated Buggies at right prices.
C. D. Marshall & Co. adv
The dance given at TIE farm home
of Alex Botz Tuesday evening was
largely attended. Music was furnish
ed by Miller's Orchestra and good
time was had by ALL
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Mrs. Geo. Ehr spent Sunday after
noon at the home of Leo Weber.
Miss Unice Rockwell visited over
Saturday and Sunday with Miss Mona
Hutchinson.
Miss Florence Compton and Uncle
Mr.. Craig took a hike around the lake
on Monday.
Mrs. Thomson and daughters of
Sank Centre were out to the lake Sat
urday evening.
Elbridge Cass and Benjamin
Schaub weer callers at the Elliott
home on Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. o. H. Doolittle are
visiting friends and relatives in the
cities for a few days.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clinton Loomer of
Berg, N. D., are visiting at the home
of her mother, Mrs. D. c. Wolfe.
Several from this vicinity attended
the gasoline engine rattle held at the
brick school house Saturday night.
Mr.. Mossman and daughter, Mrs.
Miller of Sank Centre made a pleas
ant trip around the lake Wednesday.
Misses Sigred and Anna Anderson
Alvira Kennedy and Maud Mann
walked to Melrose on Sunday of last
week.
Mrs. D. C. Wolfe and Martha and
John spent Sunday with relatives at
Willard, going by way of D. DIS auto
mobile.
The barn dance held in the barn of
the Elliott farm on Friday evening
was largely attended and proved to be
an enjoyoble occasion.
Mrs. w. C. Elliott spent few days
in Minneapolis and St. Paul last week
returning home with her son, Davis
on Wednesday evening.
Mrs. C. D. Wilcox went to st. Paul
on Monday of last week as delegate
to the w. R. c., and returned home on
Tuesday of this week.
We have a complete line Of the fam
Gus Henney and Freeport single and
double seated Buggies at right prices
C. D. Marshall & Co. adv
A surprise party was given on Tues
day evening by Mrs. Rockwell and
daughter Unice in honor of the birth
day of her son, Johnnie Rue. A pleas
ant time was reported by all those
present.
The Farmers Picnic held at the
farm home of Mr.. Walker on the Sand
road on Friday last, was very largely
attended by the farmers and their
families of this vicinity and most
enjoyable day was spent by all.
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FARMERS HAVE PICNIC
Over 200 Gather for First Annual
Outing of Progressive Club Last
Friday Afternoon.

The Farmers Progressive Club,
made up of tillers of the soil residing
south of Sank Centre, held their first
annual picnic on the farm of H. w.
Walker on the State road, Friday,
June 18th. A picnic dinner was serv-
ed on tables spread for $50, and there
were splendid eatables, enough for a
regiment. During the afternoon Sec
rotary Merritt of the Club read a very
Interesting paper in which he gave
he local news of the vicinity tersely
and entertaingly.
After luncheon red-hot bail game
between the married and single men
took place, the youngsters winning by
a score of IA to 4.
In the tug of war, however, the
married fellows got sweet revenge,
winning with ease.
There were all sorts of athletic
events pulled off, and it was not until
late in the afternoon that the festivi-
ties broke up. The results of the
events were as follows:
Ladies' Race-Mrs. Andrew Soren-
son, first prize; Mrs. Barnett, second.
Boys Race, for boys from 10 to II
years-Washburn Key, first prize;
Virgil Galbraith, second.
Girls Race, for girls from 10 to IA
years-Cecile Key, first prize; Lecra
Key, second.
Boys Race, for boys under 10-A-
len Wilcox, first prize; Victor Key,
second.
The Farmers Progressive Club was
organized during the past winter and
they have membership of about 70.
The plan of organization is one of the
most unique in the state. P. VI. Ken
nedy is president and L. J. Merritt,
secretary.
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Mr.. and Mrs. Ed. Liebel spent Sum-
day at Ebben's, near Sank Centre.
John Miller Of Alexandria, is here
this week putting some improvements
on his farm.
Little ROBBIE Gritzmacher spent a
few days with his grand parents, Mr..
and Mrs. John Ripka.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Gritzmacher and
family spent Saturday and Sunday
with Mr.. and Mrs. Will Botz at
Spaulding.
We have a complete line of the fam
Gus Henney and Freeport single and
double seated Buggies at right prices
C.. D. Marshall & Co. adv
Mike Steinbauer of Browerville
spent Monday with his parents, Mr.
and Mrs. George Steinbauer, return
ing to his home Tuesday.
George Steinbauer and family, Mr.
and Mrs. VIM Gritzmacher and fam
lily, Mr.. and Mrs. Ed. Liebel, Ed Fla
haven, Walter Hummer, Joe, Frank,
and Win Koterba, Henry Schneider
spent Sunday evening at John Ripka's
home.
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Vinnett Cummings is working for
w. Ceynar.
Art Holmberg visited with Agnes
Shobart Sunday.
The Trombles and Zagers called on
Ed. Oldham Sunday.
. Don't forget to attend the big cir
Gus at Sank Centre Friday.
Ed. Oldham made a trip to Dakota
last week to see about land deal.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wesley Martin visited
with Mr.. and Mrs. Simon Holms Sum
day.
Misses Verna Martin and Hilda
Moline visited with Mrs. Otto Sun
day.
Mrs. ]. Jenkins was out over-Sun-
day visiting with her. daughter, Mrs.
Ceynar.
Momer Hart and children from Sc
beka visited with relatives few days
last week.
J. Weisner of Sank Centre is out
on his farm with few men doing
some breaking.
E. Rachny is enjoying visit from
his parents. from Little Rock, Iowa,
for few weeks.
Miss Emily Tromble who attended
the Normal at st. Cloud returned to
her home last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Martin and Mr..
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Tuesday was stock day at Sank
Centre.
John Upton was a city caller last
Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Roen were city
callers on Saturday.
Leonard Larson is the owner of a
new Indian motorcycle.
Andrew Hultgren was a business
caller at Sank centre last Saturday.
James Anderson attended the dance
at Mccormick Lake last Friday eve
ming.
Most of the young people of this
community, spent Sunday at Fairy
Lake.
C. F. johnson, who is employed at
Ole Rooms, spent Sunday with his
family.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. F. Anderson, of
this vicinity, were in Sank Centre
Saturday.
Mrs. Eden Sukke returned from
Benson last Thursday, after being
absent for about a week.
The corn crop. around this vicinity
will not be very good if the weather
does not warm up pretty soon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Eden Sukke, Mrs
John Roen and Ole Hoff, of Benson
spent Friday afternoon at the Ole
Sukke home.
We have a complete line of the fam
Gus Henney and Freeport single anG
double seated ,Buggies at right prices
C. D. Marshall & Co. adv
Mrs. John Leafstead, Mrs. Ole
Sukke, Mr.. and Mrs. A. F. Anderson
and Mr.. and Mrs. John Roen anc
family spent Sunday at the M. R
maitland home.