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the hours or days when he is resting
behind the front while his lelief is
fighting, must have something to oc
cupy his mind and keep his body fit.
An associated Press correspondent
recently made fairly comprehensive
tour of southern, western and central
Germany, and there was not a citv
without it's thousands of men hard at
work at the paradoxial combination OF
fighting and playing.
Rigorous drilling has by no means
been omitted from the curriculum of
the soldier under training, and he
can probably do the famous goose
step quite as well as he could in peace
time But, nevertheless, vastly less
attention is paid to it than in former
years, for the reason that the goose
step is not exactly an essential in
the trenches of France of Russia.
F'rankfort's largest barracks are
built around square perhaps five
hundred feet square-a square large
enouhg to accommodate easily a dozen
or a score of groups of soldiers. There
is the customary marching, exercising
in saluting, bayonet duel work, setting
up drill, and dummy shooting prac-
tice.
The first impression is almost in
variably one of confusion, as squads
go charging across the parade ground
throwing themselves suddenly to the
earth, rising and charging again.
To the extreme rear of the ground
is series of wooden walls, rising
higher and higher into the air. They
are imaginary fortress walls that have
to be scaled, and for hours the white
clad soldiers mount on each others
shoulders and Chamber over. 1t is this
strenuous work that is most popular.
One corner of the parade ground is
reserved for the playing, chiefly such
simple games as blind mans buff, tug
of war; leap-frog and the like The
favorite game is one in which score
of soldiers form a circle while two Of
their number, blindfolded, attempt to
catch each other in the center. 1t is
all absurdily simple, and interesting
to watch for a moment, but experience
has shown that it has great value in
relieving mental strain. The soldier
coming out from under fire has about
two desires-to sleep and to eat-and
after he has done these no amount o.
reading or conversation will make
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the field nowadays. If a portion OF
each day is devoted to target practice,
the man of average intelligence eau
shoot with reasonable degree of accu
racy in four weeks. The cavalry and
artillery training takes longer, the
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latter about ten weeks, because the
soldier must know something about
the mechanism of a gun and its use.
The infantryman does not have to
learn anything about a cannon, nor
the artilryman a great deal about
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-09-29

him forget himself as we'll as physical
exercises that relieve cramped limb :
and make him laugh.
1t takes approximately six weeks
of training in the garrison or bar
racks to equip an infantryman for
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marching or bayonet work, and the.
cavalryman's chief attention is to his.
horse and his sabre and lance work.
But all three have to know how to
play, and are taught how with charac-
teristic thoroughness.
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p. A. is sold every
Dhere in toppy red
bags handkerchief
rette smokers, Sc;
tidy red tins, Zoe;
handsome pound
and hof-pound tin
humidors-and--
that classy crystal
glass pound hunridor
with the sponge
n1oistener top that
keeps p. A. bang up.
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Here's the latest member ofthe odd
fine Jin1my-pipers" club. IFS fine
likeness of John E. Bach, I0I years
old, of Newark, N. ]. He has been
pipe smoker for so years. Mr.. Bach,
who enjoys his smokes every day.
eives this idea of a long life: Smoke
all you want, eat all you want, sleep
all you want and don't worryw
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-12-01
Government Organization
Said to Be Rapidly Dis
integrating.
CABINET MEMBERS
LEAVE COUNTRY
Territory Controlled by Villa Gradually
shrinkins-GeneraI Funston Reports
Villa Il Preparing to Make Raids on
Observation-Disclosures Diseredits Re-
port-carranza Force to Be Trans
ported Thru unitss States Territory.

Ell Paso. Tex. Dec, Under an ex-
terror Of seeming tranquility the con-
vention or vnla government organize
tion south Of Juarez its sole port OF
entry; apparently is 5disintegrating, ac-
cording to advices received here. Close
observers point to the departure of
missionaries the shrinkage OF terri
tory without aontest at the -approact
Of, carranza forces. and the suspension
sof foreign owned interest ~ indications
Iof dtsintegratidn.
francisco, Vscndero, minister 81
finance. the last Of the villa ofricial,
to leave Mexico, is reported in Los
Angeles: Miguel Diaz Ltombardo, min
ister OF Foreign relations. is here and
DR.. Cara Cardenas, minister of gober-
nacion, is reported In Arizona.
Z From an authoritative source it is
learned the departments Of government
have been moved unofficially to Jua-
rez. mail service south OF that city has
been suspended and strict censorship is
enforced. -
The state Of Chihuahua is practical
" governed by General Ochoato, and
Gen. Hippolito villa, financial agent of
General Villa. They hold in silence
plans Of the Villa cause, collect its rev.
enues and dispense justice in the abb
sence OF courts. It is understood they
have determined to evacuate Chihua-
hua City soon. destroying railroads and
bridges in their northern movement.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-12-01
NeiD Controversy
Arises Bet,Ueen u, S.
And Great Britain,

Washington, Dec. 1.-The state
department. has instructed Ambas-
sador Page at London to inquire
Of Great Britain whether two YES
sells seized while flying the Amer
lean flag were to be requisi-
toned without the formality Of
prize court proceedings.
The ambassador was instructed
to file a vigorous protest against
such q measure should he receive
an affirmative answer.
The department acted on the ad-
vice of President Wagner, of the
company. who advised that he was
appraised that with cases of the
Hooking. detained at Halifax, ard
the Genesee. detained at st. Lucia,
attorneys for the British govern
ment were to make moves today
looking toward the requisition Of
the vessels,
State department officials said
everything would be done to pre-
vent such action.
Several steamers Of the Ameri-
can Transatlantic Company have
been seized on. the ground that
they were suspected Of being Ger
man owned. ss.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-12-01
AsoUIrH APPEALS TO LABOR.
Danger In Demands For Increase I
Aaaaa-l iaxisaea Gaa&a Aiahaa -

Danger In Demands For increass IN
Wages-Livins Costs Higher.
London. Dec 1.-THE belief that
British shoulders were strong enough
to bear any burden OF the war, and
that all classes would, be glad to incur
any sacrifice. was expressed today. by
Premier Asauith.
The premier's statement was made
before meeting of labor organiza-
tions. assembled to consider the best
way Of outstanding the national re-
sources.
"Any excess Of either profits or
wages which does not find its way
back to- the state thru taxes or loans"
said the premier, ''is so much loss to
the national revenue and the national
resourcess and therefore so much IN.
jury to the national cause"
The government asked. he said that
the trade unions prevent. so far AS
possible. any advances in wages. Al
tho some industries have been injured
by the war. he said, 1000, 900 working
people had enjoyed an Increase in
wages since the wars beginning.
''On the other hand" he continued.
1--WE have witnessed substantial In
crease In the cost Of living. Food has
increased 40, per cent rent 2 per cent.
fuel and light 25 per cent, clothing 80
per cent, but when allowance Is made
for these Increases, I venture to say
the wage earners are better of now
than when the war began"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-12-01

the German government had signed
and sealed an agreement which would
become operative In time Of war and
that an abstract of this agreement
would be sent to the German consul
general in New York. where he might
see 1t. .5.. &,
AS recalled by DR.. BuenY the let-
tor outlined the salient points of the
agreement as follows: p
.sThat the Hamburg Amer lean tne
would undertake to sefld coal ana sup
plies to any German warships needins
them In the Atlantic Ocean should Ger
many engage in war.
"That certain methods OF communal
cation would be used by the home Of
fice of the line in Hamburg to advise
the lines officials in New York whers
to send the supply ships"
DIR. Buenz later saw an abstract OF
the agreement in the consurs office.
The morning OF July 81. 1914. few
hours before the was was declared In
Europe, DR.. Buenz testified he re-
ceived from Hamburg a cable reading:
"Are you prepared to carry out our
agreement with the German govern
ment?"
To this he replied. '''Yos."
Then he set In motion the machinery
to provide neutral vessels to carry
coal and other supplies to his COM
patriots afloat in the South Atlantic.
Thus, the defense contends. was
fashioned what the American govern
ment has termed a conspiracy to de-
ceive and defraud the United States.
DR.. Buenz, directing the activities
of the three other defendants-all his
subordinates in the line-was alone to
blame, If there were any blame. Mr..
Rand told the Jury in his opening ad-
dress, and even DR.. Buenz was simply
following orders.
Admits Germany Sent Money.
There was one provision that was
not followed out" Nr. Rand said. "and
only one: No money was furnished
with which to charter and supply
the ships. But the men Of the Ham
American line and the line itself
dug down into their own funds and
spent the money themselves. knowing
it would be repaid. When these funds
ran short there was a loud cry for
help and money came from Germany"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-12-01
TRYING TO APPEAsE RouMANlA
Paris Views kaiser's Visit 20 Vienna a
Political Mission.

Paris, Dec. Diplomatic circles at
Rome believe, says tn correspondent OF
the Journal, that the visit OF Emperor
Williams to Vienna was made to rec
oncile, II possible, divergent views of
Germany and Austria. and obtain a
pledge Of territorial sacrifices IN Hun
gary to obtain the neutrality OF Rou-
mania.
]. Marghiloman and p. p Carn
leaders OF the RoumaniRn conserva-
tives, are reported to have assured the
Duke Of Mecklenburg- -Schwerin, when
he was in Bucharest. that the benevo-
lent neutrality Of Roumania could he
counted on by the Teutonic allies II
Germany could induce Austria to cede.
Pennsylvania and part Of Bukowina to.
Roumania. NJ. Carp IS said to have
promised also to bring about changes
In the Ronmanian cabinet.
Negotiations between Berlin and
Vienna, the Journal says were iruil-
less, owing to the opposition OF Hun-,
md 4 is said the German ruler
Is endeavoring to induce Francis zzic..ss &c :
seph to sacrifice Transylvania on the
understanding that Germany will re-
t;:Ss &c Austria two provinces of Sili-.
cia annexed to Prussia in 1866.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-12-01
DEFER ACTION TO
PRESERVE HARMONY


= = =. ss- n =
Washington, Dec. democrats Of
the senate in caucus today failed to
reach any agreement on a rule to pro-
vide cloture on debate, postponing ac-
tion until tomorrow. The special rules
committee was not ready to make any
definite report
The caucus also deferred election OF
a president pro tenn. That will be taken
up Friday. Senator Kern, chairman Of
the conference, said the election was
deferred by common consent to pre-
vent discord. Several senators have
opposed the reelection OF Senator
Clarke, Of Arkansas, and have sought
to include Senator Pomerene, Of Ohio,
to be candidate.
i Senator Chiffon, of West Virginia,
was elected vice chairman of the con-
ference, and Senator Lewis, of Illinois.
was reelected as party whip. On the
steering committee Senator Kern
named Senators Martin. Owen, Cham
berlin, Thomas, O'Gorman, Williams
James and Reed.
Senators Luke Lea, Tennessee: Hoke
Smith, Of Georgia, and Clark, OF Arkan-
sas. retire from the committee. The
new committee will make up assign
ments for the senate.
Chairman Simmons, of the finance
committee, has proposed that his COM
mittee be enlarged so that Senator I'm
derwood, Of Alabama, may be given a
place on the committee.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-12-01
BORDER RAID STORY DopBTED.
General Funston Reports Rumor Tha
Villa Plans War on U, S,


Washington, Dec. 1.-Attributing his
position now to failure Of the American
government 70 support him, General
Villa is preparing raids along the
American border, according to infor-
nation reaching General Funston.
In reporting this to the war depart
ment today General Funston said he
could not believe General Villa was
planning such a hazardous undertake
ing. but said le was merely trans
'-erring the news as 1t came to him.
General Obregon. the Carranza lead
er, will ask authority to transfer 5000
men thru the United States to Naco
where they. will cross the line to at
tack the Villa forces. General Funston
said the present position Of Villa is not
definitely known.
Assurances Of ample protection for
foreign settlers in the Yaqui valley
regions have been received from Car
rama authorities by Admiral winsolw
who reported his arrival today at
Topolobampo, on his flagship the San
Diego. The Carranza commander has
promised mounted patrol Of 100 men
at the entrance Of tho valley and to
hold force Of 5000 additional troops
in easy distance.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-12-01
AWAITS SHOWING OF
MILITARY STRENGTH
Will Serve UItimatum on Austria
When Allies Concentrate 10000
Troops-csntrai Powers Concerned
Over Latest Development in Balkans
ATTITUDE Of Greece Not Satisfactory
70 Entente Powers.
London, Dec. 1.-Roumania will
deliver an uItimatum to Austria a.
! soon ~ the alliss concentrate 500,-
600 msn in the Balkans.

London, Dec. 1.-The Balkan states
continue to dominate both the mill
tary and diplomatic situations in Eu-
rope. Roumania's attitude apparently
causing the central powers great un-
easinesA. while Greece.s refusal to limit
Its military effectiveness is causing
the entente powers much concern.
Roumania IS said to be waiting only
the presence in the Balkans OF pre-
ponderant entente military forces. be-
fore 1ispatching an ultimatum to AUS
fria. and German military critics ex-
press considerable dissatisfaction with
conditioIis .IIi :.ac :.a.c BALKANS. predicting
both military and diplomatic difficul:
ties ahead, despite the brilliant Ser
bian campaign. Moreover. it is re-
ported that Austria Is opposed to the
idea and possibility Of Bulgarian DOM
nation OF the Balkans. and 1t is sug-
gested that a desire to forestall any
friction In this connection was respon-
sible for the German emperor's re-
cent visit to Vienna.
# Greece refuses TO concede entente
demands for the unrestricted use Of
Salonilki a . base, and furthermore
declines to fsmove her army from
Macedonia.
Il l.isble chanes n military Situation.
Except for the capture Of Prisrend
hy the RuIgaffans, there has been no
marked change in the Serbian military
sltuation. The fate Of Monastir. res
r6ff4d q hass fallen to the Bulzars.
3rematsiS 0becrre. Late dispatches
,stAted that telegraphic communication
with the city was maintained. indi-
eating that It had not been entirely
evacuated.
The eastern front has been compar-
atively quiet The Russians are re-
ported 10 have been greatly strength
cred along the Riga line and imbued
with confidence that they can shat
4he German defense whenever a
forward move b deemed expedient.
Vienna reports that the Italians
seem determined to capture ~Gorizia
~ith the least possible loss OF time.
but progress against the defenses Of
the town is exceedingly slow.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-12-01
BEGIN ARGUMENTS
IN SEPARATION SUIT
Three Federal Circuit Judges TO Hear
Case in Which Government Seeks to
Divorce Central Pacific Railroad
From Southern Pacific.

st. Louis. Mo-. Dec. 1.-Arguments
are to begin before three federal cir
cult judges here today In the case in
which the government seeks to sepa-
rate the Central Pacific railroad from
the Southern Pacific. The case was
certified to the circuit judges by the
district court Of Utah. where the pro-
ceedings were flied. The three judges
today are to sit IS the district court
for Utah.
The judges who win hear the afgn-
ments are Walter II. Sanborn. OF st.
Paul; william G. Hook. Of Leaven-
worth, Kan. and Elmer B. Adams, Of
ST. Louis.
The case win 30 argued for the gov
ernment by George W. Orr, OF Atchi-
son. Kan, and for the Southern Pacific
company by Garrett w. McEnerney.
Of San FranciSco.
rhas case against the Southern Pa
cifc was filed in February, 1914. ana
the railroad company filed its answer
In May that year. Since then testi-
mony has been taken by an examiner
in all parts of the United States.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-12-01

PAGE ONE. u.
Teiegraphio News:
Hint at Plot In Powder Explosie IS
More Than Forty Dead In Mi IS
ss aster. 4{
Austria Facing Cabinet CT
Roumania Flirting Witt u les.
Ship Company Fear or Signal
End spas, oe villa Fact. or.e.n.
New Controversy WIN Great Britain.
!nAGEs TWO. THREE AND FOUR,
Iowa NsMs:
Funk May Succeed Garst.
Iowa Girl Home From War Zone
Mrs. Mohr's History Sounds Like
Fiction.
Implement Men In Session.
Oil Safety Crusade.
Charter Cities Barred.
PAGE FIVE.
Story:
The Heart of Night Wind.
PAGE six.
EDITORIAL:
Peace Very Far Away.
Standing Prosperity.
Pioneer Ladies'"
PAGE SEVEN.
General and Iowa Newss
Cost of Stock Plague s5,6oo,Oo0.
Iowa News Items.
PAGES EIGHT, NINE, AND TEN.
City News:
Fair Association Had Good Year.
Poster Stamps to Advertise City.
Gold Discovered in Marshall County.
How Wayne Robinson Won Corn
Prize.
Engineer Makes Plats For Sewers.
Many Dainty Things For Milady's
Bower.
Plans For Comfort Station.
PAGES ELEVEN, TWELVE, AND
THIRTEEN.
Cxy News:
Sunday School Workers at Gilman.
G. A. r. Conference Here.
r. F. D. Reorganization In Effect.
Winter Fashions For Women. 49,. ...
PAGES FOURTEEN AND FIFTEEN.
City News,
An Old Forgotten Cemetery.
General and Brief City News. 49,.
PAGE SIXTEEN. r..
Markets and General:
Foreign Buying Rallies Wheat.
European Buying Lifts Corn. g..
Cattle Market Weak. d
Hogs Sell Lower. ffn H
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-12-01

Amsterdam. vita London. Dec. 1.-Re~
ports that several members OF the
Austrian cabinet have resigned ara
confirmed by an autograph letter by
Emperor Francis Joseph published In
the Weiner Zeitung Of Vienna. The
emperor has accepted the designations
of DR.. Karl Hsinold D'Udynski. the
minister Of the interior: DR.. Rudolph
schuster Won Bonnott. minister Of
commerce. and Baron Engel Won
Mainfeldon. minister Of finance.
Services Available IL Required.
Acceptance Of these resignations 10
qualified with the proviso that the
services OF the retiring ministers are
to be available II required Or. Helm 3
old and Baron Engel have been ap-
pointed members of tho upper house.
while tha rank Of Freiherr has been
conferred on Or. schuster.
Prince Hohenlohe Schillingfuerst.
president OF the supreme court Of ac-
counts. has been appointed minister
OF the interior; Ritter Won Leth, gov-
ernor OF the postal savings hank, min
lister of finance. and Herr Won Spitz-
millner. director Of the Kredit Anstalt.
minister Of commerce.
Strengthens Peace Rumor.
The first reports OF the resignation
OF Austrian cabinet ministers came all
most simultaneously with the visit to
Vienna. of Emperor William on Mon
day. The scmi-offi ficial Wolff bureau
of Germany said on Monday night
that several members OF the cabinet
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-12-01
FORTY DEAD IN NINE BLAST.
Others Missing Among Those Trapped
in West virainia Colliery.

Boomer, w. Va.5 Dec. 1.-THE bodies
of forty miners, who lost their lives in
mine No. 2, of the Boomer Coal and
Coke Company. by an explosion of a
blowout shot yesterday at noon, i'm
periling 800 men, were brought to the
surface this morning.
Soon after rescue party appeared
with five other men who had been
buried far under ground and who. tho
still alive, We're in critical condition
They were hurried to hospitals.
Other parties who had been search
ing. the workings came out with the re-
port that they had been unable to To-
cate any of the Ave or six miners still
missing, and their places were at once
taken by fresh volunteers, all of whom,
are working under the direction of the
state mine inspectors and engineers
from the state bureau Of mines.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-12-01
SEARCH FOR SLAYER Z
OF DENVER BANKER
w. II. Dickens, Wealthy coloradoan,
Killed by Shot Fired Thru Window
Of His Homo - Authorities Without
Tangible Clue.

dUSiSi0 Ssues
Longmont, Colo. Dec. 1. - Deputy
sheriffs, detectives and citizens. under
the direction OF Sheriff Buster, today
continued efforts to apprehend the
murderer Of w. Fl. Dickens. wealthy
banker and merchant. who was killed
last night in the library OF his home
by bullet fred thru window.
Apparently the authorities are with
out tangible clues as to the identity Of
the assassin, or motive for the act.
Trained bloodhounds brought here
f:en. Denver and Colorado Springs
were unable today to pick up the trail.
A reward Of $1.000ehas been offered
by the city council. the Dickens FAM
lily and the Farmers National Bank, of
which Mr.. Dickens was present.
A report that Mr.. Dickens recently
had had trouble with n tenant OF one OF
his farms is being Investigated.
Mr.. Dickens had been q resident OF
this seciior since F11ssssaa, :::::;a. had se-
cumulated fortune in the banking
and mercantile business.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-12-01

hospital today to learn what will have
to be done.
Miss Adams has given up the trip
to Europe with Henry Ford in the in
terest of peace. She was to have left
Chicago tomorrow and have sailed on
Saturday. ..s,
The attack came early in the morn
ing and as soon as 1t was possible she
was removed to the hospital.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-12-01
4 Ship Sunk, crsw Saved.

- EoIid i dor, On. Dse. The British steam
ship KinEsway has been sunk Her
captain and twenty -one members Of
the crew have been landed.
There ara three British steamships
Kfngsway. ~ 3.247, 2.047 and 2.011 tons
respectively. The flrst Of these is the
only one Whose movements recently
have been recorded. She was 348 feet
long. was built IN Sunderland In 1907,
and was owned IN. Bristol 81.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-12-01
..i... HAdam. Abandons Trip.

Chicago, Dec. 1.-Mrs. w. /. Thomas,
national secretary Of the Woman's
Peace Party, said today she would not
accompany the Ford peace party to
Europe. She will go to New York,
however, with messages from Miss Jane
!, : III ;i;arns. ;,hc hes been prevented by
sudden illness from Joining the expedi-
Stion
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-12-01
YOUNG FARMER ENDS LIFE.
Clyde Bates, Manager Of Estate Near
Oakland, Suicide.

Oakland, a Suicide.
Special to Times-Republcan.
Council Bluffs, Dec. Clyde Bates.
aged 20. who has been managing the
farm Of Mrs. John Taylor. near Oak
land, for several years, making his
home ."!:h the family, committed sui
eide In his room by shooting hims elf
in the temple. Young Bates left notes
stating that he was tired of this life
and bidding the family goodbye.
He had long courted daughter of
Mrs. Taylor and at one time it was
understood there was an engagement
but recently it was rumored the en-
gagement was broken. Bates parents
live near Oakland