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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-01-12
GOVERNOR BLEASE
CONDEMNS PARTY
In Farewell Message to Legislature,
Comments on "Encroachment by Fed
erai Government Upon States
Rishts"-1Iames Administration For
STEALING" Rights From States.

Columbia, s. c., Jan. 12--In his fare
we'll message today to the South Caro-
lima legislature Governor Blease COM
mented on what he described as the
"encroachment by the federal govern
ment upon states rights many Of
which he asserted had 'been stolen"
Can it be possible" he said. that
under the lead Of a man sometimes
called southerner. the democratic
party is to become the party that Is
stealing the power from the states
and giving it to the federal government
and that the republican party under
the lead of a Hughes or q Whitman is
to become the states rights party and
stop this stealing OF power"
In closing his message he declared:
81 have bowed my knee to no man or
set of men: II I create favorable i'm
preston, all well and good: II create
an unfavorable Impression. I and
alone am responsible. My life's work
so far has been completed"
The governor recommended small
appropriations for state institutions OF
higher learning and the abolishment OF
all free scholarships. urging the legis-
lature to provide for immigration. He
declared he did not agree with "the
policy that men should be highly edu-
Gated in order to be immigrants. We
want a laboring citizen"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-01-12
FRENCH pREADNAveHT SUNK.
Austrian Submarine Said to Have Sent
Courhet 70 Bottom.

Couroot to Bottom.
Berlin, by wireless to Sayville, L. L,
Jan. 1.-THE following statement was
given out Monday by the official press
bureau:
Vienna reports state that it has
been ascertained that the French
dreadnaught Courbet, was hit by the
Austrian submarine No. IL. The Cour-
bet was rammed by her sister ship,
the Jean Bart, which was attempting
to tow her.
"The Courbet sank. The Jean Bart
docked at Malta.
"The French pretend that the Jean
Bart was slightly hurt, concealing the
loss of the Courbet."
An official telegram from Vienna on
Dec. "a, said that submarine No. II,
had attacked on Dec. 81, a French
squadron composed Of sixteen ships, in
tho Otranto channel east Of the Heel
OF Italy. The submarine torpedoed two
battleships of the Courhet type, it was
said, but owing to the high seas, was
unable to ascertain the fate Of the tor
pedoed ships.
The Courbet was Of 23,467 tons dis
placement and was armed with twelve
twelve-inch guns, twenty-five five and
one -half-inch guns and four three
Founders. She was built in 1911 and
carried a complement of 904 men.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-01-12
President Wilson Seeks q
Explain What Indianap-
oils Speech Meant
REFUSES TO COMMENT
ON ONE-TERM PLANK,
Has No Plan For Rsmedyins Evils %
Court Procedure and Nothing to oay
on 'eritish Answer to American pre.
tsst-Intimatss He Will vste in-
migration eilI Because Of Litsraey
Test

Washington. Jan. 12-President Will
son declared today he was not think
ing OF announcing his candidacy Of
1916 when he made tho statement at
Indianapolis that the people Of the
United States might have q chance
Judge Of his acts.
His utterance was interpretet : Q
hint that he might be a candidate for
denomination. The president said what
ne had In mind was that futurs gsner-
aicAs would pass on his works.
Efforts were made to get an expses-
sion OF opinion from him on tho one.
ter mplank Of the Baltimore platform,
but Mr.. Wilson shook his head and ~.
fused to answer questions. Ae said
that he could not talk about himself.
Speaking with reference to his words
in the indianapolis speech with refers
erice to court proceeses. President Wll-
son said today he had definite ideas On
the question but had no plan for rem.
edying the evils. He said there va
need for real action.
No Comment on British Reply.
President Wilson said today he had
no comment to make on tho B1atish
reply to the American note inaaunch
as it was only preliminary. He saiA
he would discuss the reply soon with
Secretary Bryan.
In other quarters. however. whore thS
communication has been gone over IN
detail by officers OF. the government.
the view still prevails that while many
concessions have been made. the Brit.
ish leave much to be explained befoso
the American shippers can be appriso1
OF what they can or can not do.in Aht
ping. r.5s
President Wilson intfnated today ~
callers could form = shrswd gneoa n
tion bill because OF the literacy teGE. &
advance OF the Anal passaxs OF The I'm
by congress-. he said he would M -.
nounce his Intention but added that -
callers could form a shrsw susss q
what his position VIII be. -
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-01-12
IOWA, TUESDAY, JANUARY 12, 1915.
spoke for the rule and the Mondell

spoke for the rule and the Mondell
resolution.
THE president and many Of his fol-
lowers" he said, Insist that granting
the right to suffrage to women Is one
that must be dealt with by the states.
He invokes the doctrine Of state
sovereignty with the same enthusiasm
and confidence that others of his party
invoked that doctrine in favor Of
human slavery in other days.
Campbell Raps President.
1.-THE president, as the leader Of his
with not having new idea in thirty
for everything that is proposed besides
the doctrine OF states sovereignty
surrendered at Appomattox half CEN
tury ago.
AS Representative Campbell was
speaking, disorder on the floor and in
the galleries called for a rebuke from
Speaker Clark.
THE gentlemen on the floor must
preserve order" he said. "The specta-
tors Of the galleries are here by the
courtesy Of the house. II this disturb
ance does not stop shall order the
galleries cleared"
Progressive Party Support.
Progressive party support was
voiced by Representative Kelly, Of
Pennsylvania.
There is no reason" he said. why
the woman's suffrage problem should
be met piecemeal. There is no reason
why it should be decided in forty y-eight
different places. 1t should be decided
once and for all here in Washington.
The blackguard, the thief, the uncon-
yicted scoundrel of every kind, walks
up and casts his ballot but the Ameri-
can woman musts tand aside.'
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-01-12
French Common. on British Reply.

Paris. Jan. 12--Tne T6piy 0i1S s:sS
British government to President Wiz
sons protest against Interference with
American shipping Is widely comments
ed on in the French press. All consid>.
er the reply conciliatory and expresa;
confidence that a satisfactory arranEe-s
ment will be arrived at In writin9 In
the Figaro on the subject Gabriel,
Hanotaux. former minister Of foreign
affairs. says:
The good faith for both sides beinle
beyond doubt. the British note appeHfo
to furnish the basis OF an agreement
"a clear. frank discussion OF the;
matter is hundred times botseE than
smouldering discomfort
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-01-12
la ENTER PLEAS
AT TERRE HAUTE
Ma iority of Men Indicted For Election
Frauds Admit Guilt - Mayor and
Sheriff File Demvrrers to indict.
n,ents.

indianapolis. Ind, Jan. 12.-Seventy-
nine Of the ia T4rre Haute men in
dicted by the federal grand jury in the
election fraud cases. pleaded guilty to-
day before Judge Anderson in the fed
eral court. Demurrers to the indict-
ment were filed for Mayor Roberts. Of
Terre Haute, Judge Elijel Redmond
and Sheriff Dennis Shea.
Sentence was not passed. Eighty Of
the men admitted they had participated
in the alleged conspiracy to corrupt the
election in Terre Haute.
Besides Mayor Roberts. Judge Reman
and Sheriff Shea, several others filed
demurrers. The demurrers will be
argued Jan. 20.
j. Edward Holler, who until few
days ago was chief of police. was
among those who pleaded guilty. With
the exception Of Heller and Nugent, all
the city and county officials who were
indicted filed demurrers.
All the ia men were told they could
return to their homes and await the
summons of the United States district
attorney.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-01-12
PAGE ONE.


PAGE ONE.
Teiesraphic News:
Battle For Alsace Heights.
French Trying to Take German Po-
sition.
Germans Deny Cruelty Charge.
Wilson's Headgear Not Yet in Ring.
VIII Veto Immigration Bill.
House Debating Suffrage Amend
ment
Peace on Mexican Border Assured.
PAGES TWO, THREE AND FOUR.
Iowa News:
Insurance Lobby on Hand.
Livestock Quarantine Rigid.
Love Balm Sought by Webster City
Woman.
Veteran Letter Carriers May Lose
Jobs.
Corn From Former lakes.
Iowa Falls Loses Paving Suit.
PAGE FIVE.
Iowa and General Newss
Governor Clarke's Message.
Many Reforms Urged.
Mann in Race For Presidency,
PAGE SIX.
EditoriaI:
The Goveronr's Message.
The Anguish Market.
What the Insurance People Found.
Topics Of the Times.
Iowa Opinion and Notes.
LookerO in Iowa. y
PAGE SEVEN.
Story:
The Call of the Cumberlands.
PAGES TEN, TWELVE AND THlR.
TEEN.
City News:
Farmers Mutual in Annual Session.
Mormon Ridge May Contain Coal.
Divorce Technicality Threatens Mar
riage.
Marshalltown in Pasadena.
General City News
PAGES FOURTEEN AND Fifteen.
City News:
Nicholson Would Do Much Paving.
Threatens Life With Poison; Buys
Soap Instead.
General and Brief City News.
PAGE SIXTEEN.
Markets and General:
Advance at Liverpool Lifts Wheat
Corn Up in Sympathy.
Hog Receipts Slow Up.
Cattle Lack Quality.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-01-12
FIGHTING uNiMPoRTANT.
French Report Gives Details Of Ar
tiilsry and Infantry Attacks.

French Report Gives Details Of Ar
tilisry and Infantry Attacks.
Paris, Jan. 12.-The fighting in the
western theater Of the war did not yes
terday show any developments of i'm
portance, according TO the French Off
cial statement today. In some of the
encounters, both artillery and some In
tantry attacks on trenches. the French
claim to have been successful
It is still showing in the vosges
mountains. The statement follows:
"From the sea to the Disc there was
yesterday an intermittent cannonadinE
fairly violent at certain places.
ION the Aisne to the north OF S0fs-
sons determined attacks have been de-
liyered against the trenches occupied
by. Us on Jan. 3 and TO- The enemy
yesterday attacked our positions sew
exal times. We repulsed him and took
possession Of more trenches.
From Soissons to Rheims there
were artillery. exchanges.
I'm Champagne, In the region Of
Scuain. there was yesterday very ac-
tive shooting by our artillery directed
against the positions Of our advorsaI.
les near Perthes.
lie Fort!n. situated to the, north Of
the Beausejour farm. was the scene
Of desperate encounters. The enemy
succeeded in setting up . trench with
in q series Of field works. the COM
manding position Of which was held by
us.
= I'm the Argonne and as far as the
Meuse there is nothing to report. In
the heights Of the Meuse there have
been two German attacks, one at the
forest Of Consenvoye and the other
that OF the Cores. C 4c.chct. Each
was repulsed.
vezouse, one of our detachments sur
prised and put to fight q German COM
pany which was pillaging the village
Of st. Sauverur.
in the vosges and in Alsace the day
passed quietly. Bad weather and snow
storms continue"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-01-12
DESCRIBES NAVAL sArruE.
Eye Witness Asserts German cruisse
karlsruhs Wse Sunk

Karlsruhe Wao Sunk.
Montreal, Quebec. Jan. IA de-.
tailed description OF a naval battle on
Grenada, British West Indies, Is given
in letter received here today from an
eye witness, who asserts that in his
opinion the German cruiser Karlsruhe
took part and was sunk.
The letter was dater Grenada, Dec.
3. and the writer asserts that after the
battle life buoy came ashore marked
3. NJ. S. Karlsruhe" together with
wreckage and barrels OF foodstuffs. He
further writes that fishermen had
bodies floating. numbers OF candles
marked kaiser light" boots with feet
in them, helmets, and other wreckaRe.
The letter was made public by the
Montreal Gazette and was received by
n member of the Gazette staff from q
friend at Grenada. The letter says:
While at my house on a ridge over
looking the sea, witnessed naval
battle whcih was carried on between
more than two ships. The action lasted
from o'clock p. IN. to IL p. m. Az
the darkness increased 1t was quite
apparent that broadsides of projectilcs
exploded within seconds of each other.
did not hear the explosion OF the
shells as the fight was too for away.
Nobody In st. Patricks appeared to.
have noticed what had happened. 1,
six days afterwnrd was confirmsd
in my opinion that an engagement had
taken place by the fact that Sauteurs
fishermen. fishing in the Carriacon
channel, brought in news that they had
found dead bodies floating in thu
waters together with candles marked
kaiser light "a sample of which send
you as n Christmas card). also bootsi
with feet in them. helmets. pieces oIi
wreckage, etc.
"On my portion of an island called
Isle Of Rhondre a life buoy came
ashore marked s.. NJ. s. KARLSRUHE
and besides. wreckage and barrels oe.
foodstuffs. I am the lucky possesDoa
of an officers sword which came ashore.
carefully wrapped in oil cloth.
"All this not only confirms my conc
viction that an engagement occurred
but that tho dreaded Karlsruhe has
been sunk
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-01-12
KING COMPLIMENTS MERCER.
Belgian Ruler Writes Letter Of Com
msndatio to Pope,

Hayre. via Paris. Jan. 12-King Al
bert Of Belgium has telegraphed Pope
Benedict, expressing great admiration
of the conduct Of Cardinal Mercier.
whose arrest, he said. must have given
pain to the heart Of his holiness.
THE cardinal" the kings telegram
said, like the great preiates Of the
past has not feared to proclaim the
truth in the face Of error and main
tain the imprescriptible rights of a
just cause in the sight Of a universal
conscience" j.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-01-12

broken series Of ISLANDERS with no other
intention than to create hatred against
the German people"
Continuing 1t complains that the
French report is lacking in detail. and
1t declares German commanders al-
ways have maintained discipline among
their troops. In conclusion the dis
patch promises that specific charges
will be investigated and the result
made public. A
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-01-12

ard Winneshiek district. announced his
intention of introducing bill protid-
ing for annual sessions II the legis-
lature, limited to thirty days each.
The house transacted routine busi-
ness and adjourned until afternoon to
meet with the senate for the purpose
Of hearing the governors message.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-01-12
Scott Returns to Washington.

Naco. Ariz., Jan. 12.-Having induced
both Of the warning Mexican factions
in Sonora to keep their war away from
the American border, Gen. Hugh l..
Scott. chief of the United States army
staff. left here today for Washington.
accompanied by his staff.
Gen. Taskar H. Bliss will remain here
in command of the American border
force. 1t is understood all the troops
will remain here until the terms of the
agreement of the Mexican commanders
to keep the border inviolate has been
fulfilled.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-01-12
Severe Fighting in Progress
Near Cernay For Ger
man Position
FRENCH COME BACK
FOLLOWING REPULSE
csrmars Claim 70 ssavs Taksn Many
Prisoners During Past Five pays -
s.d weather Handicap to Operations
Elsewhere - Comparative Quiet in
Eastern Arsna-Bsriin Official State
m.nt Denies Frsneh Cruelty Charges.

Berlin. by wireless to London. JAN
12-severe fighting is in progress TO-
day Tor the possession OF positions
n.,w In the hands Of the Germans on
N. heirhts to the south Of Cerney
fsennheim) in Upper Alsace. accord
.nr 70 the German official communica-
tion issued at army headquarters To-
day. French attacks. which wefe DE-
gun last night, are said to have been
repulsed with heavy losses. but the
French returned to the attack AZ dawn
today
In the fighting in the eastern part OF
the Argonne forest during the last nVe
days the Germans claim to have taken
prisoners seven officers and 600 men.
French attacks at ALLY and Perthes
and the capture Of positions along the
ancient Roman highway which runs
thru the Argonne are the only other
activities in the western arena men
toned.
In northern Poland the Germans
clain a forward movement Of the Rus
sian. was checked.
Berlin Official Statement.
The German official statement is-
sued in Berlin today says:
.'In the western theater tnsignincant
enEagementS are taking place south OF
the canal Of LAhassee but 80 Tar With
out result.
aFfench troops last night astacked
our position south Of Cerney. but tney
were rspulssd with heavy losses. Early
this morning the battle was resumed
In this district.
Hrsnch attack started yesterday
~ 1he rfene31 hetween Perthes and. the
Xfacnns withefsd away before our fire.
1n the sAfgonne forest q French
vaSItare point Wa0 taken on the
roman high road. In this engagement
two officers ana 14O men fell into our
hands.
Many Prisoner Taken.
.1n the battles on the eastern side OF
he Arxonne we have taken since Jan.
]. including those already mentioned.
major. 3 captains, Is Heutenants. and
/. 400 men. The French total losses IN
eluded killed and injured In this re-.
zion is estimated at $500.
can attempt Of the Frenchyto make
IN attack Of ALLY, to the south OF st.
Mihiel Con the river Meuse) failed.
..There Is nothing new to report from
Cast Prussia.
"The Russian attempt to advance In
northern Poland was unsuccessful.
Our attacks along the Vistula have
made progress in certain places.
"On the eastern bank Of the Pilica
liver (southern Poland) the situation
continues the same"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-01-12
What Your Legislature Is Doing

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I,w.p heudh nteekwhh what il
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the AM Nek ekhn
The "
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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-01-12
eARlsALors BODY HOME.
Met at Italian Frontier by Many Vet
erans and Oemo nstrations

Met at Italian Frontier by Many Vet
Grams and Demonstrations.
Turin, via Rome, Jan. 12.-The body
Of Constantine Garibaidi who fell in
the Argonne region IN France while
leading charge Of the Italian volun-
teers. was met at the lrontier here to-
day by the same van which recently
Transported the body Of his brother
Bruno.
Altho Gen. Riccioti Garibaldi had ex-
pressed desire that the transportation
Of hiss on, killed in battle, should be
conducted in private. many veterans,
many Garibaldians and sympathizers.
met the train at points along the pas
sage to this city and demonstrations
Of homage were frequently given.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-01-12
JAPANESE CRUISERS ACTIVE.
Movements Indicate unreIaysd visi
on Pacific Coast.

movements IhdIcate VhFeIayoo vigil
on Pacific Coast.
Lima, Peru, Jan. IL. - japanese
cruisers continue active along the
coast OF Peru seeking the German
converted cruiser Prinz E!tel Freid-.
rich. Z
Latest reports here say that the Jap
anese armored cruiser Amasa went
into Payta Peru, yesterday. took on
provisions and left the same after
noon. There is reason to believe that
the Turkish steamer Oriana, or, her
way back to Liverpool from the Pacific
coast Of South America. was being
sought by the German boat.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-01-12

In Japan private individuals own
only the surface Of the land and it's
products all mineral deposits beneath
the surface being the property Of the
government.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-01-12
Iowa suprens Court Decisions.


Special to Times Republican.
Des Moines, Jan. 12-The supreme
court handed down the following opin-
ions today:
City Of ottumwa W.. Mccarthy Inn
plement Company, wapello county af-
tirmed.
Pllstil, administratrix. ct al. appel
lants VS.. Kasper. Linn county. affirmed.
Hook. appellant, vs.. c. g. w. Rail-
way Company. Dubuque county, af-
firmed.
Peoples National Bank. appellants.
vs. Maxson ct al. Buchanan county, af-
flrmed.
Pearson. Administrative. ct al, vs.
City OF. Ames. appellant, Story county.
affirmed.
Independent school district Of Stuart
vs.. Carter ct al, appellant, Guthrie
county. affirmed.
st. Louis Is tho largest primary fur
Az - f - fi
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-01-12
Agree to Border Naturalization.

Agree to Border Naturalization.
Washington, Jan. 12.-Secretary Gar
rison received early today telegram
from Brigadier- General Scott announc-
ing that the agreement between Cen
eral Gales, commanding the Carranza
troops at Sonora, and Go ternor May
torena, commanding the Villa forces.
was sisped by both commanding Off 2
ce-J yestetdll afternoon. s.r
The president expressed satisfaction
today over the success Of efforts of
General Scott to neutralize the Mexican
border.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-01-12
T..R. BULLETIN
NEWS OF THE DAY
The Weather.

Sun rises Jan. 1S at 1928, sets at 4:65.
Iowa Generally fair tonight and
warmer tonight: colder In
portion Wednesday.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-01-12

Servia Is to organize motor 60 s
and lorry service between towns uoes I,
now connected BY 5iJ- sss!l ssssta.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-01-12
CARRANZA TROOPS
DESERT MONTEREY

No Resistance to Advancing Villa
Army Is Expected-Wsrring Fac
tions Aecede to Demands Of General
Scott For Naturalization Of American
Border.
Washington, Jan. 12.-Monterey has
been evacuated by practically all the
Carranza troops, who have gone to
Matamoros, according to consul dis
patches received today by the state de-
partment.
Consul General Hanna reported
under date of last night that it was ex-
pected no resistance would be offered
to Villa troops, who were twenty miles
south Of the city when the message was
sent.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-01-12
Grand Duke Not Killed.

;Petrograd, Jan. 12-The reported
death of Grand Duke Alexander
Michaelovitch, brother law of EN-
peror Nicholas. while fighting in Persia
was officially denied in Petrograd to-
day.
In view Of the fact that an official
announcement has been given out by
the Turkish government relating to
victories Of Turkish troops and the
death on the Held in one Of these en-
gagements OF Grand Duke Alexander,
the general stan Of the Russian army
declared today that the Turks have
gained no such victories and the en-
counters referred 70 were nothing more
than slkirmiShes.
The statements says:
Grand Duke Alexander Michael6-
witch has not been In the Caucasian
theater Of the war. He is I'm good
health
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-01-12

German Cruiser Brennan Damaged.
London. Jan. 127The German cruiser
Bremen has arrived at Wiihelmshaven
badly damaged by q mine. according to
dispatch received by the Evening
Star from Petrograd.
The Bremen is small German
cruiser built ten years ago. She Is BAL
feet long, 43.5 feet beam and has .
normal displacement OF S,S00 tons. Ilez
complement consists Of 2S6 men.
The Bremen is armed with ten 4.1
inch guns and ten pounders.> and il
equipped with two submerged 17.7 inch
torpedo tubes.
At the time Of the occupation Of Vera
Cruz by American marines, the Bremen
was stationed In Mexican waters. The
Bremen also represented Germany at
the jamestown exposition in 1907 and
visited New York in 1903 at the time
OF the Hudson Fulton celebration.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-01-12

st. Louis is tho largest primary fur
market in the world.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-01-12

Campbell republican.