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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-08-26
NOW POSSESS RAILROADS.
Germans Gaining Control Of Systems
in Eastern Zone.


London, Aug. 26.-The invaders of
Russia, with OssowetZ safely in their
hands. are now rapidly gaining the
whole triangular railroad system with
it's apex at Bialystok, and connecting
Grodno and OssowetZ. The mass OF
heavy artillery freed by the fall Of
Osowetz and GoVno is now being
brought against Brest-Litovsk and
Grodno, but not without great diff
Guilty.
Hereafter field maneuvering will
count more for the Germans than the
use of heavy artillery against for
tresses, bu. open field movements may
be checked by the reported determine
ton Of the Russians to dig themselves
in when their line has been reformed
back of Brest-Litovsk.
No farther advance is reported along
the Riga-Kovno line, which presents
perilous problem to the Russians, but
the Austrians and Germans are getting
rapidly within range Of Brest-Litovsk,
Notwithstanding the obstacles offered
by the swampy nature OF that region.
Nc Fear Of Trap.
No hint has been given, however,
that the. Russians entertain any fear
that their army will be trapped along
this line.
The near east continued to present
an appearance Of precarious balance
between the warning groups. The GEN.
trail powers claim a diplomatic victory
in the form Of the Turko- bulgarian
agreement while the entente allies ap-
parently are bringing Serbia around
to their view that concessions are
needed to procure Bulgarias adhesion
to the reformed Balken league.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-08-26
French Aviators Engage in
Greatest Aero Exploit
of War.
MAKE CONCERTED
ATTACK ON TEUTONS
Drop More Than 15O Sheiis and Bombs
on German Arms Factory in Rhenish
Prussia-Results Of Attack Not Made
Pub'ic-Thi.d Raid of Kind Within
Past Few Days-France Abolishes
Martial Law Except in Battle Zones.

Paris, Aug. 26.-Sixty- two French
ayiat ors on Aug. 25 flew over a Ger
man arms factory to the north of Saar-
louis. throwing down total OF more
than $50 shells. Thirty were OF large
caliber. The location Of this plant is
to the north of Saarlous in Rhenish
Prussia. thirty miles southeast of
Treves.
So far as official reports have dis
closed, there never had been previous
ly an air raid of such magnitude. so
far as concerns the number Of ma
chimes employed. as yesterdays attack
by siXty-two aeroplanes. In the few
earlier ventures Of the kind, thirty or
more were used
Yesterdays raid was the third In
this part of Germany during the past
three weeks On Aug Saarbruecken
was bombarded and three days later
the neighboring towns of ST. Ingbert
and Zweibruecken were attacked.
Eight were killed in the latter raid.
Martial Law Abolished.
Martial law will be abolished every
where in France outside Of the zone OF
military activity after Sept L. The
decision of the government in this re-
spect is interpreted on all sides as a
sign Of confidence in official circles
that the interior administration OF
France will not be disturbed again by
military operations.
The question Of whether military af-
fairs shall be considered in secret ses-
sion of the chamber Of deputies. which
has been the subject Of animated dis
cussion both in and out Of parliament
for week, seemed likely before the
opening Of today's session to he re-
jected by large majority of the
chamber.
The various party groups held eau
cuses previous to the assembling OF
the chamber. The extreme socialists
alone favored secret session. The
republicans were unanimous against
it. The radicals and radical socialists.
with many members absent. voted "a
for to 40 against the propositions
Swiss to Care For Wounded Officers.
Geneva. via Paris Aug. 26. = The
Swiss government, continuing it's eff
forts IN behalf of war sufferers. has
received the assent of England. Ger
many, France and Belgium to plan
Of interning at Swiss resorts captured
army officers who are i'll. 1t will thus
be possible for relatives and friends
of the officers to visit them and care
for them.
The officers will be under the guard
Of Swiss soldiers. They will be re-
ceived in small numbers at first, but
the scope of operations will be en-
larged as soon as the necessary finan-
ciol arrangements have been made.
provided the plan works out success
fully.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-08-26

ing to the state department to supple
ment his wire Of Tuesday or the over
night news dispatches containing the
German chancellors statement broad
~ lnferr1ng that statement of settle
ment or character satisfa ctory to the
United States probably would be made
In the case Of the Arabic. The am
bassador, however. reiterated his prev
ious disclaimer of any intent that Am
ericans should be harmed, and it was
indicated that today's conference was
arranged by the state rather than the
ambassador.
Tension Relaxing.
No report has been received from
Ambassador Gerard, but news dis
patches informed officials that the
ambassador had made inquiry and
found that the government at Berlin
had no report on the sinking of the
Arabic.
There is notable relaxation Of ten
sion at the White House and state de-
partment. 1t was plain at both places
today that while officials were much
encouraged by the apparent desire Of
Germany to avoid break with the
United States, the president will not
finally decide on his course until he
has received a definite statement of
the Berlin governments intentions.
1t seems certain now that there will
be diplomatic exchanges in the Arabic
case. In addition to satisfying the
American government in that single
instance. they are expected to take on
a general character regarding subma-
rine warfare and the general rights Of
neutrals on the seas.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-08-26
DISCUSS DUTIES OF STATE.
Governors Consider Responsibilities
Regarding Prisoners.


Boston, Aug. 26.-The duties OF the
state In dealing with the inmates Of its
prison was the general topic OF discus
sion at today's session OF tho GOVERNOR
conference. Two Of the governors, E
f. Dunno. OF Illinois and w. p. Hunt.
OF Arizona, had prepared formal adj
dresses on the abolition OF capital pun
ishment, and former Governor Cole L.
Blease. OF South Carolina, was to speak
on the duties and responsibility OF tho
governor In dealing with prisoners.
The thanks OF the administration for
tho resolution adopted by tho governors
on Tuesday. pledging support to Pres
ident Wilson was extended to the con-
ference today by attorney General
Thomas w. Grsgory.
Mr.. Gregory said that at tho present
time the administration felt the need OF
being in close touch with the states
and such an encouraging expression rs
was sent to the president was greatly
appreciated.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-08-26
PAGE ONE.

PAGE ONE.
Teiegraphie News;
Germans Believe Arabic Crisis Passed
Reassuring Statement by Bethmann-
Hollweg.
Russians Lose Brest- Litovsk Fort
ress.
One OF Strongest In Europe.
Greatest Airship Raid Made by
,Churchman Held For Kayser Murder
PAGES TWO, THREE AND FOUR.
Iowa News:
Coal Vein Found ON State Farm.
Iowan Murdered by Mexlcans.
Oil Company Sued For $4,000.
Rabid Dob Bites Three Tama Chill
dren.
Woman Survives Ten Operations.
Corn Prophets WaverinG.
PAGE FIVE.
General News:
Iowa Miscellany.
Editorials:
Voices Out OF the Past.
Individual and National Types.
The Mileage Of the Machine.
Topics and Iowa Opinion.
Farm Topics.
PAGE SEVEN.
General News:
Difficult Questions With Germany.
Miscellaneous News Notes.
PAGES EIGHT, NINE, TEN ELEVEN.
City News:
City Sued For Overflow Damages.
Great Western Also Defendant In
Damage Suit.
Lack of Gravel Delays Pavement.
Ansons Divide Double Bill.
Trainmastcr Barr Resigns.
General and Brief City News.
PAGE TWELVE.
Markets and General:
Wheat Loses Opening Advance.
Corn Up Then Down.
Cattle Trade Steady.
Hogs Strong.
Too Early to Crow over World Trade
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-08-26
.BREST-L|TOvSK
LOST TO RUSS
Austro- Germans Capture
Strong Fortress From
Defeated Slavs.
ONE OF STRONGEST
IN ALL EUROPE
Southern Base Of Second Russian Line
Formed in Retreat From Warsaw
Invaders strengthening Positions by
Taking Possession Of Important Rail-
way Lines in Captured Territory II
Making Progress Despite Swamps.

Berlin, by wireless to Sayville, Aug.
26.-The Russian fortress of Brest
Litovsk has been captured by the Ger
man forces. Announcement to this eff
feet was made today by German army
headquarters staff.
troops stormed the works on the west
and northwest front and succeeded in
entering the central fortress. The Rus
slams, the statement adds then gave
up the fortress.
The Russian fortress of Brest-
Litovsk, which was capitulated to the
Austro- German forces. has been con-
sidered one Of the stongest fortresses
In Europe and was the southern base
Of the second Russian line of defenses
to which the armies of Grand Duke
Nicholas retreated after fall of War
saw. The citadel is situated on the
Bug river and at the junction Of several
railways. 131 miles south of Gradno
and 12O miles due east of the Polish
capital.
Great Military Achievement.
The storming of Brest-Litovsk by
the Germans was probably the most
important military achievement since
the fall Of Warsaw three weeks ago
today. The town, which had a popu-
lation of about $4,000, was one of the
most important depots for military
supplies near the western frontier of
Russia proper. The fortress was rated
by military critics as q much more inn
portant strategic point than Warsaw.
It is situated at the junction Of the
Bug and Mukhovets rivers and the
fortress of the city was built at the
point OF confluence. 1t lies on the right
bank of the Bug, where the river runs
from north to northeast. 1ntersect-
ing here are railroads from Odessa,
Krev, Moscow, Warsaw, Wilma and
East Prussia.
Old But Up to Date.
Brest -Litovsl1, according to informa- l.
graphical Society, Is cnc cs the old
est fortresses in north Europe. The
chief Notifications were built about
one mile east Of Brest -Litovsk and had
circumference Of four miles The
field works were kept up -to-date and
all was done by Russia to make them
unconquerable. 1t was regarded as
the most powerful stronghold in the
empire.
It's capitulation means in the opin
ion of the military observers. that the
Russians will be forced to abandon
their second defense line. which ex-
tends from Brest- -Iitovsk to the Baltic
base of Riga.
The third Russian line of defense up
on which the defenders of Brest- iii
tovsk, Warsaw, Ivangorod. Novogeorg-
ievsk and Grodno are compelled to re-
treat, runs thru the middle of the
country known as White Russia.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-08-26
Fourteen Killed n cuha.

Tampa, Flu, Aug. 2o.-Fourteen per-
sons met death near Cape San An
tonic. Cuba, and the powerful wireless
station was badly damaged and made
unfit for uso by the recent hurricane.
Captain II. O. Borden, OF the schooner
Caroline Vought, brought that news to-
day on arrival here. It was necessary
TO beach the small fruit schooner Ron
cador. The crew was saved.
Captain Borden sighted the schooner
Explorer. from st. Andrews. F'ia., after
the storm. badly damaged and being
towed by a vessel to Cape San An
tonic.
The only white inhabitants at Cape
San Antonio are employees OF tho
United Fruit Company.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-08-26
CHURCHMAN HELD
FOR KAYSER DEATH
Police Arrest Members Of Slain
Preachers Parish and Abandon The
ory That Murder Was Result Of
Pro- German Views.

Gary, Ind, Aug 2s-with the arrest
today Of George Schneider. a member
OF the Gary Saxon verein. in connec-
ton with the murder Of the Rev. Ed
mund Kayser. whose body was found
near his parsonage in Tolleston, a
announced they virtually had .aban-
don the theory that the German pastor
may have been slain because OF his
pro-German utterances. Schneider's
face was cut and bruised. He is said
to have told a relative he was in a
fight fight Tuesday night Chief of Police
Heinz declares his story unsatisfac-
tory.
Schneider has been a member of st.
Johns Evangelical church at Tolleston.
Of which the Rev. Mr.. Kayser was
pastor, but he is declared to have been
the pastors enemy. The pastor, it is
said. had incurred the displeasure OF
members Of the Saxon verein because
of his opposition to plans Of that or
ganization.
Developments in the case Of the Kay
ser mystery today brought two women.
whose names were withheld by Chief
of Police Heintz, into the case
The first of these women is one who
was visiting the grave of child in
the cemetery near the residence OF
Rev. Mr.. Kayser. The second woman
was seen by the first, with three or
four men, on the night of the murder.
around a nearby grave. They were,
the first woman reported to the police,
evidently plotting the murder of Rev.
Mr.. Kayser.
At one stage they Tipped coin. ap-
parently to decide who was to perform
q certain task in connection with the
preacher, whose pro-German activi-
ties in speech and writing in COM
munity, which included many Slavs
friendly to the allies, made him
number of enemies.
II know the woman who took part in
the plot" said Chief Heintz. "She has
disappeared from her home 1 can
not give out the name of the woman
who was an unwilling and frightened
eavesdropper in the cemetery. for I
think 1t would mean death to her. Fol-
lowing up her story, however. we found
the footprints OF three or four men and
one woman around the grave. I have
reason to believe that there are a dozen
persons of Tolleston who could tell
most of the story If they cared to or
dared to. It is a significant fact that
the grave where the plotters gathered
is so located that view Of the window
of the room where Kayser sat could be
had"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-08-26
INDICTED INDIANA
POLITICIAN GUILTY
James "Bud" Gibson Admits Conspiracy
+ in Election Irregularities in 1914-Was
Indicted Will, Tasssrt and Bell -
Bond Fixed at $4,000.

Indianapolis, Aug. 26.-James Bud"
Gibson, who was indicted with Thomas
Taggart, democratic national commit
teemen for Indiana. Mayor Joseph E..
Bell Of Indianapolis, and others.
charged with election Irregularities
here in 1914. pleaded guilty to the
charge in the Indictment to-
day. His trial had been set to begin
next Monday
Gibson's bond was fixed at $4,000 and
he was remanded to the custody OF the
sheriff.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-08-26
IOWA MERCHANT
MURDERED IN STORE
Rufus 'Ulery, Proprietor Of General
Store at Webster, Found Dead by
Early Morning customer-Two Bull
lot Holes in Head.

Winterset, Aug. 26.-Rufus Ulery.
proprietor OF general store at Web
ster, small town twelve miles west
of here. was murdered this morning
His body was found at Z O'Clock by a
woman who had come. to the store to
buy some food for breakfast
The body lay on the floor in the back
OF the store. where 1t apparently had
fallen from steps leading to the loft
of the store. There were two bullet
holes in the head.
Sheriff Frank Brock, OF Madison
county. was Immediately notified of the
murder by Webster authorities and he
has gone to Webster to investigate.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-08-26
GERMAN HELD AS SPY.
Had Pictures Of United States Coast
Qefenses in Posaaaaion

Washington, Aug. &c. Gustav
Kopsch. young German employed as
an instrument maker by the Carnegie
institute here, was arrested last night
by agents Of the department Of justice
charged with violating the federal law
for protection Of the ma tiona' defenses
by making pictures OF military reser-
vations.
He was held In $4,000 bail and will
be sent to Norfolk for trial In the
United States district court there.
Kopsch returned to Washington last
Friday after a vacation Of about twen-
ty days. He had been under surveil-
lance during the latter part OF the
time, his presence with camera about
Fortress Monroe, where he lis said to
have asked many questions. having
attracted attention. A. Bruce Bielaski.
chief Of the bureau OF Justice. took
personal charge of the case and after
an inquiry ordered the arrest.
According to the governments in
formation. Popsch served In the Ger
man army and at the outbreak OF the
war reported to the German consul at
Baltimore to return home for duty. His
service was not accepted. 1t Is said,
because there was no way OF getting
reservists to Germany.
Officers say Popsch had in his pos
session photographs Of the fortifca-
tions and guns at Fortress Monroe and
Of the reservation at Cape Henry. Va.
where the government is planning ex-
tensive works to defend the entrance
to Chesapeake bay. He is said to have
made no atta,np. 20 deny taking the
pictures. but insisted drunken sem
try at Fortrcss Monroe gave him per-
mission to use his camera there. He
offered no explanation OF his purpose
in making the photographs.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-08-26
STORM SWEEPS ARIZONA.

Communications Between Yuma and
Eastern Points Cut OF.
Los Angels, Aug. 26.-Violent storms
early today swept the southwest corn
er Of Arizona, just east Of Yuma, ac-
cording to advices received here. An
Ice house at Yuma was unroofed and
communication with points east cut Off.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-08-26
Alleged Lynchers Arrested.

Hallettsville. Tex, Aug. 26.-Five
men are under arrest here today in
connection with tho investigation into
the lynchin9 Of John Slovak. at Sinner.
Tuesday. They arc D. Kumotka, Jo-
seph Mikesh. Frank Michna, Tom
Bailey and Frank Chromcak. Slovak.
who had been arrested, charged with
beating his wife and child, was taken
from Jail ana beaten and shot to death.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-08-26
japan ii Build Shell Factories.

Toxic, Aug 26.-The establishment
Of special factories for the manufac-
ture of shells is to be a part Of the
increased assistance which Japan has
decided to give her allies in the war,
it is learned Details Of the plans for
carrying on the work Of increasing
Japan's munitions supplies have been
discussed by the ambassador OF tho
entente powers with Premier Okuma
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-08-26
John..or Defeat, Church.

Southampton. N. Y. Aug. 26.-wlll-
lam NJ. Johnston. OF California, de-
feated George NJ. Church, the Prince
ton champion, today in the Nth round
Of the Meadow Club singles. Attic
the match went to three sets, Johnston
ran out tho third set at 6-l and his
play indicated that the cup may re-
main in California.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-08-26

Orange, n. j.. that Mr.. Edison had
suffered no further effects of the ac-
cident than a severe smarting Of the
eyes and had resumed work. The
fact that the solution was weak and
that quick steps were Immediately ta-
ken to counteract the effect OF the
chemical probably prevented perma-
nent injury to MIR. Edisons eyes.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-08-26
UNREST IN INDIA.
Tribesmen in North inflamed by Agi-
tators in Frisco and Manila.

tators IN frisco and Manila.
Toxic, Aug. 26.-Private dispatches
received by Americans who formerly
lived in India report that the unrest Of
the north tribesmen is causing dis
quietude, altho it Is believed that the
territorials, aided by loyal India troops.
will be able to handle any insurrection
that might break out.
1t is reported that the tribesmen have
been melted by literature emanating
from agitators in San Francisco and
Manila and by Turkish propagandas.
There are no indications of any in
tention to dispatch Japanese troops
either to India or Russia.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-08-26
Novooeoroiev.k Garrison Small.

NoVoQeoroievSk Garrison SmaIt.
Petrograd, via London, Aug. 26.-The
garrison of Novogeorgievsk during the
last state Of its defense did not exceed
a division, according to the Reich.
which adds that the great proportion Of
the defenders Of the fortress withdrew
during the bombardment and declared
that while the number Of survivors Is
unknown, 1t could only have been small.
It Is said the commandant Of the fort
ress, General Bobyr, was seriously
wounded before the capitulation.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-08-26
Dutch SIGHT Another Zeppelin.

Amsterdam, via London, Aug. 20
According to the Hetvolk, a Zeppelin
passed this morning over the Dutch
island vlieland, flying from the east
to the northwest in the direction OF
the English coast. This is the second
time in two days that Zeppelin has
been seen over the island. travelling
towards England.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-08-26
Austria Receive. U. s. Note,

Vienna. via London, Aug 26.-The
American note to AUSTRIA Hungary, in
which Washington declined to stop the
shipment OF munitions to Europe was
published here today with the follow
ing remark:
The note Is being subjected to thor
ough and friendly study in the foreign
ministry and 1t will be answered"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-08-26
VILLAS TROOPS woRsrEo.
Commander at leamois Withdraws-
losss Part Of Staff.

Washington. Aug. 26.-Offfcial ad-
vice to the state department today
said General Hernandez, Villas com.
mander at IcamOle. near Monterey. had
been wounded and lost part Of his staff
in n battle with Carranxa troops. that
his forces had withdrawn from the
town and were awaiting reinforce.
ments from Torreon. = i
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-08-26
TROOPS PATROL EL PAso.

Cover Strategic Points on Runor Of
Mexican Observation-Disclosures Today.
Ell Paso, Tex, Aug. 28. - United
States military authorities today with
drew the troops which patroled
strateKetic points Il and near this city
last night as the result Of rumor Of
q Mexican uprising.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-08-26
REvoLUTIoNIsT KILLED.
Ducharme, Leader Of Venezuelan Re-
volt, Defeated and Slain.

VVfe' DoVVd0eu ana oIHIU.
Willemstad. Curacao. Aug. 26.-Ad-
vices reached this point from Vene-
zuea that tho revolution begun last
September in tho eastern part OF Vene-
zuela had been crushed by Governor
Forfes and its leader. Horatio Du-
Charme. killed. At the outset of the
revolt DuCharme had won a measure
Of success and was reported to be we'll
supported in the region in which tho
movement was inaugurated.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-08-26
Did Not Carry Gold.

Liverpool. Aug. 26.-The assertion in
press dispatches OF Germany that the
ship Arabic carried gold on her last
voyage called forth a reiterated denial
Of the White Star Company. It is said
that the Arabic had on board no specie
whatever.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-08-26
Bomb Wreeks Gernan submarine.

London, Aug. 26.--A German subma-
rine has been destroyed near Ostend,
Belgium. by a bomb dropped by an
aeroplane. Official announcement to
this effect was made here this even
ipu
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-08-26
SON OF FARMER MURDERED.
Lad Shot by Thugs in South Dakota
Was Blanchard, Iowa, Boy.

Special to Times-Republican.
Council Bluffs, Aug. 26-James
Brown, the 17-ycar- old lad who was
shot and killed yesterday. near Elk
Point. S. D.. by thugs. travelling with
harvester hands, was a son Of Mr.. and
Mrs. l., Brown OF Blanchard. Iowa. Mr..
Brown Is n wealthy farmer. The son
had gone to South Dakota n short time
ago In spirit OF adventure and to
work In the harvest fields. The father
hastened to South Dakota
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-08-26
TOWN, IOWA, THURSDAY, AUGUST 2e. 1915

Further skirmishes between the Aus
trians and Serbians have marked the
resumption of hostilities at this front.