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What the War Moves Mean
By J. w. T. Mason, Former European Man
aRer of the United Press.

General Joffre has assigned his most
brilliant subordinate to the work OF
recapturing the upper Rhine terri
tory. General Gallieni after the war
broke out, was made military COVER
nor OF Paris and he delivered the
flank attack against Won kluck's
army which forced the German re-
treat from Paris. 1t Is now apparent
that General Gallieni erred in strfk-
ing Won Kluck too soon, thus permit
ting the Germans to conduct their re-
treat successfully; but at the time, 1t
was thought dangerous to wait too
long because il the Saxon army had
got through the French center, the
flank attack from Paris might have
failed.
While General Gallieni's army did
not catch Won Kluck, 1t undoubtedly
saved Paris. The present reputation
of the military governor OF the capi'
tai is very high in French army cir
cles. He forms with General Jotfre
and General tioch, the army trium-
yirate on whom Frances hopes are
centered. General Fcch has command
of the armies in Flanders. and Gen.
eral Gallieni's assignment to Alsace
suggests that the Rhine operations
are to become secondary only to the
campaign in northern France and
belgium. General Joffre seemingiy.
has concluded that General Foch
must look to England for reinforce
ments, while the new strength OF
the army is to be used to permit the
savior OF Paris to recover the lost
province.
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SHAKES UP ITALY


United Press Leased Wire Service.l
ROME, Jan. 13.-Germans In italy
believe italy plans an entrance into
the European war in the near future
on the side Of the allies. Many are
closing up their business connections
here and returning to their native
land. They realize that even though
they are incapacitated for military
service, should war come, they would
tary age or capable Of bearing arms
for the kaiser, went home long ago,
with the exception of few who re-
ceived special permission to remain.
But many Germans In business and
Especially German women are still in
Italy.
It is stated that the GaribaIdi DEM
onstrations greatly dispIeased the
kaiser. Although the italian govern
ment had plenty OF troops on duty to
prevent any untoward anti-German
demonstrations, the fact that the pub,
lie professions were permitted with
the diplomatic representatives OF the
allies participating, 10 said to have
been regarded In Berlin as in the ma.
ture of an affront to Germany. The
kaiser can do nothing at present to
prevent it, but the general exodus Of
Germans especially noticeable during
the last few days, Is said to echo the
feeling at Berlin.
The government Is having com.
imam and Austrian in italy. The po.
lice Of all Of the cities are making a
house to house canvass to locate all
OF the aliens in order that they can
be rounded up Immediately, if it be
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RUSSIA

IUnited Press Leased Wire Service.1
PETRoGRAD, Jan. 13.-Anticipat-
ina another attempt on the part Of
the Germans to break through the
Russian lines at new point, now
that their offensive on the VIstuIa has
been checked, the Russians are re-
inforcina their entire front from the
extreme north to the PiIiea river.
Especially strong contingents have
been sent to. the lines along the ME-
mon and the Bzura rivers. This ac-
tion Is taken because Of the realiza-
tion that the Germans must win
through within the next few weeks, or
definitely abandon their offensive In
Poland until next summer. II is OBJ
vous that General Won Hindenhur9
realizes this fact as we'll as the Rus
Sian commanders. BY the middle OF
March the spring rains will set In,
flooding the entire country and max
Ing a few roads impossible. Unless
he can win through during the next
few weeks there will be nothing lett
for the German commanding genera!
to do but to Withdraw all his forces
to his own first line Of defenses.
Tho general situation in Poland and
Galicia is satisfactory to the Russ-.n
commanders. Germans and Austrians
are being held at every point and have
been compelled to waste hundreds OF
mon in fruitIess efforts to cut way
| through the Russian lines.
In the Caucasus the fighting with
the Turkish army has been resumed
The defeated forces Of the tenth army
corps have been rallied by the Turks
at Karaugan, half way between Kara
and Erzeroum and they are making a
determined stand. Severe fighting Ia
also taking place on the Oily river al
Oltysu where the Russians have re
captured part Of the s2nd Turkish
regiment, comprising eleven officers
and 500 men. They also cut up Z
battalion Of the 52nd regiment, taking
! $50 prisoners.
The admiralty gave out today . sup
| Elementary account OF the naval en-
1 sagement on the Black sea on the
night Of January s. The Turkish
transport Mariarosetta had been sunk
and the old cruiser Medlideh badly
damaged. The Russian squadron was
| in pursuit when the former German
cruiser Bresiau and the Hamjidideh
| were encountered. They gave battle
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GERMANY

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BERLIN, Jan. 13. (via wireiess.)-
German successes in the north which
resulted in the capture Of series OF
French trenches a. Palinsburg, su-
burb Of Labasse, were reported to-
day. The war office reports that fierce
artillery duels continue in the vicin-
ity Of Nieuport and that the French
have suffered heavily. The French
offensive at LaBoisseIIe and Touvron
HiI are reported to have been re-
pulsed.
German counter attacks in the vi
cinity Of Cerney have resulted, 1t is
stated, in . complete French defeat,
two main French positions with LOO
prisoners, four cannon and several
machine guns having been taken.
In the neig hborhood of ST. Mihiel
where the French have attempted to
reeake ruined forts now held by the
Germans, all OF the attacks are report
ed to have been repulsed with heavy
losses. The German official reports
also declare that they now hold the
hills north and northwest Of Nomeny.
s4O,343 ON LIST.
COPENHAGEN Jan. 13.-Advices
from Berlin say that the 121st cas-
uaIty list affecting the Prussian army
published today brings the total Of
killed, wounded and captured up to
84o,343. This is for the Prussian
army alone and does not include the
124 Bavarian, 90 Saxon. 80 Wurtem-
buru and "a naval lists already Issued.
The majority Of the latest casualties
took place in the November fighting
in Poland, the cavalry and artillery
suffering most.
POTATO STORES.
COPENHAGEN, Jan. 13.-Advices
from Berlin say the city couneii has
directed that municipal shops for the
sale Of potatoes be established.
FOR THE ARMY ONLY.
AMSTERDAM, Jan. t3-The Tele-
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rIJnited Press Leased Wire Service J
LONDON, Jan. 13.-Aerial activity
continues to be the chief feature OF
the reports from the fighting front IN
France and Belgium. German avia-
tors are particularly active IN the
north. They pay daily visits to Dun
kirk and the towns In that vicinity
and drop bombs promisciously. As a
result, number OF civilians are
known to have been killed. The rigid
censorship makes 1t impossible to
obtain details The Germans are
known to have established Zeppelin
and aeroplane base at . point on the
outskirts Of Ghent. They have TAX
en- extraordinary precautions to pro-
tect their hangers which are reported
Of new construction with nets 30
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NEW YORK, Jan. Is. (11 a. NIB
the Paris report is true that Gen.
eral Gallieni has taken command OF
the military operations in Alsace, 1t
IS probably the most important west
ern developments since the battle OF
flanders are shortly to occur in the
narrow district between the vosges
mountains and the Rhine. Hitherto,
ueneral Pau. Frances popular one
armed hero of the 1870 war, has been
directing the Alsace offensive. After
the breakdown OF the initia. French
drive toward Altkirch and Mulhaus-
en- last August, General Pau's assign
ment to the work Of recovering the
iost province was hailed with pa
trlotic rejoicing throughout France.
But General Pau has accomplished
very little during his term of office.
This has been generally attributed to
the small number Of men General
Joffre was able to send to Alsace.
put the present report that General
Ialiieni has taken over full command
IN the south suggest belief at head
quarters that the one-armed hero OF
.he franco-Prussian war has not
aone what was expected Of him. I'm
Tess IN fact, there had been serious
shortcomings In General Pau's STRAIT.
esy, he would not have been re-.
paced, for in him the french peo-
PIE have personifed their military
virtues.
The selection Of General Gallieni
or the new Alsatian command means
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ENGL AND

United Press Leased Wire Service.
LONDON, Jan. 13.-It is reported
that two German submarines who es-
sayed a raid Into Dover harbor today,
were sunk by the land batteries.
It was in the strait Of Dover that
the German>>suhmarin sunk the Brit
ieh battleship Formidable on New
Years day and at that time 1t was
reported that submarines had tried to
make their way into the Dover har-
Dor where number Of first line Brit
ish warships were known to be held
in reserve. Dover harbor, sixty-six
miles cast by southeast Of London, 10
one Of the most important In England.
1t Is protected by Dover castle and
several very strong detached forts.
Large jetties and a pier thrown out
into the sea make an exceptionally
good harbor The town itself Is a
much frequented watering place.
Up to A:A5 this afternoon the admir-
atty had made no announcement re-
earding the fate Of the submarines
weich were fired on by the Dover
forts this morning. All of the London
newsr apers, however, carry long ac-
counts from their Dover correspon-
dents and all claim that the two sub
marines were actually hit and sunk.
The Evening News declares the sub
marines were accompanied by aero
planes. 1t says:
"Persistent runors are In circuIa-
lion Of the presence early this morn
ino over the channel and channel
towns Of hostile aircraft. These re-
rerts come from various points along
the channel and from very reliable
correspondents.
1.-TWO German submarines tried to
enter Dover harbor. but were sighted
by the Iookouts Of the forts and fired
upon. The submarines were reported
tc have been hit and sunk
The Evening Star eays that the sub
marines were sighted well outside Of
the entrance to the channel and were
not fired on until they were we'll with
In range. Both Immediately disap-
pearec; from view and the gunners
are eonfiden. that they sunk them.
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Av;ators Paw Daily Calls on the City and Rain
Bombs on Citizens, Number OF Them
Having Been Killed.
BIG RAID FROM SKY IS EXPECTED
p,r;. and London Take Extraordinary Precau.
ton. Against Attacks From Air Monsters
Which They Think Coming

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placed that explosive bombs dropped
by hostile aviators will be diverted
and the sheds and contents saved.
It is believed certain that the first
big attempted Zeppelin movement
will be from this base. AS result.
extraordinary precautions have been
taken both here and in Paris to meet
1t when 1t comes. The lights Of both
cities have been greatly dimmed,
while details Of airmen with armored
planes mounting rapid flrers are sta
toned at strategic positions.
Yesterday when the French assem-
bly, met, half q dozen armored French
monoplanes maintained constant
flight over Paris In anticipation OF
German visitation, but none took
place (
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Russi ans II pusi.

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DES MONIES, Iowa. Jan. 1S.-Mar-
tin Kezelis, . Russian, on reaching
home last night. discovered George
Collen, another Russian. with his arm
about Mrs. Kezelis. A duel was quick.
ly arranged and fought at once In the
street without seconds. Kezelfs, 60,
was shot four times and says he put
three bullets into COLLEEN. but the po-
lice cannot find him. Kezelis will re-
cover.
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TURKEY

united Press Leased Wire Service. !
FETRoGRAD, Jan. 1a.--lt is an
nounced that the Turkish advance
guard has occupied Tabriz, which,
next to Teheran, is the largest city
in Persia and capital Of the province
Of Azir5aigan.
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Much Damage Done.

ROME. Jan. 13.-The earthquake
which shook Rome today badly dam
aging many of Its historic structures,
is reported to have caused enormous
damage and considerable loss of life
in the province of Abruzzi The en-
tire province is declared to have suf-
fered and many of the small towns
have been almost completely wiped
out. Several towns in Rome prov
ince also suffered.
The towns which are reported to
have suffered the most, include Ca.
peile, Magliano. Frosinone, Montero-
tondo, Veroly, Valmontone and Al
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Accidentally Killed.

BLOOMINGTON, ILL.,, Jan. 1S.-Tak
ing a 22-calibre rife from a closet 20
butcher hogs this morning. William
Brown. wealthy Lexington farmer
was shot in the temple and instantly
killed when the trigger caught In MS
clothing He did not know the gun
was loaded.
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Work for the JobIess.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service ]
DES MONIES, Iowa, Jan. 13.-East
side banks have promised to advance
several thousand dollars to the city
at the request Of the East Side Com
nlercial club, the money to be spent
In raising the grade OF East Walnut
street from the river to Fourth street.
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thus giving employment to severa
hundred jobless men.
John Fox Dropped Dead.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service. ]
CANTON. H.. Jan. 13.--John NJ.
Fox, so. twice mayor, founder OF the
Illinois-Missourt baseball league. and
prominent Mason and Elk. dropped
dead on the street here today on his
way to his jewelry store. His ply
sicians had advised him to sell OH his
business and retire on account OF kid
ney and heart trouble.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-01-13
Some of the Historic Structures of the City Suf
fered, But the Greatest Damage Was
Done In the Suburbs.
ARE REPORTED IN COUNTRY
One of the Most Severe Ever Experienced in
Italy Sent Terror to the People Ear
ly This Morning.

bano. II is stated that many OF the
Inhabitants were caught In the ruins
and crushed to death. The govern
ment has taken energetic steps to
aid the sufferers and troops have
been rushed to the afflicted provinces
to aid in the rescue work.
The convfcts at Frosinone prison
mutinied when attempt was made to
keep them in the prison after It had
been partly destroyed by the earth
quake. Officials say that the earth
quake was one Of the most severe
ever felt in Italy and they fear that
large death list will be reported
when all Of the details are obtainable.
The church OF st. Charles Gatti-
mari was badly damaged, It's cupola
being shaken off. The main build.
ing of the church Of st. Agatha Goti,
which, Is the seat OF the Irish college
was Also bad cracked A section OK
the left end OF st. Peters was also
cracked slightly.
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Eighteen Reported Dead.

ROME, Jan. 13.--Reports from out
si6e districts indicate that the earth
early today and destroyed a number
Of buildings in the outskirts, caused
loss OF life. 1t is reported that in
Pereto, small town in the compar-
tiamento OF Abruzzi eighteen persons
were killed The shock was very se-
we're outside Of the city and has in
t,rrupted telegraph communication
with many of the outlying cities and
towns The shock was felt all over
central Italy.
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UNITED Press Leased Wire Service.l
ROME, Jan. 13.-This city was
shaken by severe earthquake shock
at 1856 this morning. The police
and fire departments were ordered
out to ascertain whether any real
damage resulted. 1t Is not believed
that any one was hurt. but the earth
quake caused much alarm to resi-
dents of the suburbs
Among the buildings damaged was
the railroad station and the Royal To-
bacco factory. The Aurelean column
in the heart Of the city was slightly
damaged.
The vatican seismograph recorded
two distinct shocks, the first at five
o'clock.
The tower of st. Andres Fratte
church was partially demolished and
will have to be torn down, Nearly
every church and public building In
Rome was more or less damaged by
the shock.
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RANCl:<

UNITED Press Leased Wire SerTice.]
PARIS, Jan. 13.-Freneh troops are
In action today east and west Of
Rheims In an effort to drive wedge
through the German lines and thus
lift the siege Of the city. All frontal
attacks on the main German positions
north Of Rheims have failed and the
French commander declares the Ger
man line here is too strong to be car
ried In this way. As a result, the
new movements have been initiated
and II successful the Germans must
retire or face the danger Of an az
sauit from the rear.
The fighting also continues to the
northeast Of scissors where the Ger
mans are sacrificing men in prodigal
fashion in an effort to retake trenches
the French carried by assault last
week.
On the heights Of the Meuse, both
sides have attempted forward move
ments, but without success. In the
vicinity Of st. Mihiel, the French are
maintaining their new positions. SO
far they have been unable to gain any
additional ground.
The government still withholds de-
tails Of the fighting in AIsaee where
snow has interfered with the planned
movements on large scale. II is
stated at headquarters, however. that
the French are maintaining all of the
positions recently captured
Prisoners coming from the north
say that an epidemic Of typhoid pre-
walls In the German ranks. The num-
Der Of cases are increasing, especially
amonr the late arrivals from the vol
unteer army who have not been in
oculated with anti-typhoId serum.
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Recorded Elsewhere.

NEWPORT. Isle of Wight, Jan. 13.
The earthquake which is reported
to have shaken Rome early today was
recorded on the great seismograph
here and it is believed that it's ex-
treme violence was probably encoun.
tered in Austria.
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At SPUR 1872.

AT SPUR 1872.
[By VIM. Philip simms. United Press
staff correspondent.1
PARIS, Jan. 13.-severe fighting
for positions in the vicinity Of Spur
1872 and to the east and west Of soisc-
sons, stu continues. This, despite
the fact that the weather conditions
show little Improvement The French,
have been compelled to cede some
territory to the eastward Of Spur 1872
but at no point have they relinquished
any positions Of Importance.
In the territory between Nieuport
and Ypres the artillery duel continues
with the advantage accruing to the
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Subscribers OF The Oa'ly Gate City
are Served the full Leased Wire serv-
Ice Of the United Press Associations.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1915-08-21
FITTING UP THE BATHROOM
Some Of the Requisites That Must
Find Place in the Modern
Establishment.

In the days of the old tin tub almost
anything in the way of towel was
good enough, SO long as it was FREQ
from holes. The advent of sanitary
plumbing, the white enamel tub and
basin, the tile or tile-effect walls and
the nickel and glass fixtures have
made the up-to-date bathroom a differ
ent proposition. For instance, utility
Is no longer the sole standard by
which the bathroom linens are judged.
They must also harmonic with the
enamel and glass fittings. As result
housewives now buy their towels in
sets in white, with an initial or mono
gram in color. Many towel sets are
bought in plain or fancy material with.
out monogram, which is worked by
the housewife herself.
Bathroom sets of terry cloth are
composed of two bath towels, a bath
mat, and two face cloths, all with q
plain or fancy border and an initial or
monogram.
jacquard figured bath towels are
new and attractive. They have deep
pink or blue border and the hem IL
daintily embroidered in color. The
edge is finished with . deep border or
crochet of white and color. Turkish
and buck towels are almost always
embroidered in color and finished with
10 scalloped or crocheted edge.
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Fly Poison.

House flies are more than nui.
sances; they convey disease and filth
wherever they go. So, If there are
no screens in the house, try these sim.
pie methods for getting rid of them:
In the bedroom put sponge in sau-
Ger and saturate It with oil Of laven.
der. If this is hung two or three feet
above the table one may eat in peace
throughout the meal. Pots of rise
geranium, or the branches bruised and
hung up, are also said to be good for
flies. A honey pot Of death and de-
struction to them may be made with
two ounces of ground black pepper,
four ounces Of white sugar and half
. pint Of sweet milk. Cook the things
together for minute or so, and then
fill small plates with the mixtures,
keeping edibles closely covered.
Sweep up the dead flies twice day
end burn them.