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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-02-03
TAkATA MARU ABANDONED.
Second Victim Of Cape Race Collision
Proceeds to English Channel.

~ pFOCooo3 10 cnSuSn SNdnnet.
New York, Feb. 3.-The new Jap
anese steamer Takata Maru, in colli-
sion with the American oil tank steam
er Silver Shell about 200 miles south
east of Cape Race, N. F., was aban-
doned in sinking condition after it's
crew was transferred safely to the Sill
Yer Shell, according to a,wireless mes
sage received here from Captain Moses
of the wrecked vessel.
Officials of the Anchor line repre-
senting the owners of the Japanese
vessel, who received the message from
Captain Moses, announced that their
steamer California, which left here on
Monday for Glasgow, had been di-
rected by wireless to overtake the Sill
yer Shell and stand by in case of cmer
gency.
The Silver Shell, ~altho in no immedf-
ate danger, also was damaged, but, ac-
ceeding to the English channel.
The British tramp steamer Ammonia,
which sailed from New York for Bor-
the Silver Shell.
1t Is believed in shipping circles
here that the Takata Maru probably
sank soon after it was abandoned.
Details Of the collision are lacking.
The Japanese vessel whose gross ton
mage was 6,719, was described by it's
agents here as "the last word in
steamship construction" 1t was built
a year ago and was on it's second voy
age to New York. 1t was owned by the
Nippon Shipping Company, which OPP
Grated fleets on both the Atlantic and
the Pacifis, and sailed from Lond On for
New York on Jan. 90 in ballast.
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,Artill.ry Active on Both Sides.

Berlin via London, Feb. 3.-Notable
artillery activiH by both sides along
the Franco Belgian front Is reported
by German army Headquarters in to-
days Official statement. The allied
artillery fire has been particularly
heavy III the vicinity Of Neuville, where
the Germans recently made = consid-
erable gain Of ground. English mine
craters In the vicinity Of Hulloch were
occupied by German troops.
The darkest pictures drawn Of pri-
vation and pestilence in Poland have
failed to portray the extent Of misery
OF the war sufferers there, it was said
today by two Americans who have
made a personal investigation. They
are Frederick C. Walcott, European
representative Of the Rockefeller foun-
dation, and Caspar Whitney, of the
American commission for relief in Bel
GUM These men have just returned
from fortnight's trip thru Poland for
Investigation of the need of relief. II
No Food Left.
Mr.. Whitney and Mr.. Walcott say
there is virtually no food left except
potatoes and a small amount Of flour.
Little fuel remains. Typhus and other
diseases prevail.
Thousands Of persons are without
shelter. Thirty per cent of ule popula-
tion is absolutely dependent upon re-
lief.
Black typhus has broken out. There
are now thirty cases daily in Warsaw.
The general death rate in Poland has
risen from nineteen to thirty per 1000.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-02-03
GERMANS ELATED.
New Honors For Navy Accorded BY
I: at Officials and Public.

New Honors For Navy Accorded bY
+ Officials and Public.
Berlin, via London, Feb. 3.-News OF
the arrival Of the Appam at Norfolk
and OF the daring raids OF a German
cruiser in the main lane Of sea traffic
between Southt Africa and Europe has
aroused a new outburst OF enthusiasm
for the navy. The cruiser Moewe-in
English the Seagull--was enrolled i'm
mediately on the honor list with the
Emden, Prinz Bitel Friedrich and
karlsruhe. There is no little mystery
here regarding the identity Of the
Moewe admiralty officials not boing
surprised at the news, but for obvious
reasons decline to give any informa-
ton.
A vessel named Moewe is given in
the German navy list as surveying
ship. She was formerly engaged j in
survey work at the east African sta
tfon. It seems improbable that this
little steamer Of $50 tons, with speed
Of only nine knots, could accomplish
the exploits in question.
Il may have been that some larger
steamer. assuming tho name Moewe,
when converted into q cruiser slipped
thru British lines.
1.-THE German surveying nip Aoewe
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-02-03
Interior Iowa Cities Dis
criminated Against in
Freight Rates.
CHEAPER TO RESHIP
AT RIVER POINTS
Commerce Commission Sends
Representative to Dos Moines to
Take Evidence Shippers From
Many Central Iowa Cities Present.
Asking For Lower Rates Across
Iowa. .... t-- o..

Des Moines. Feb. 3.-Interstate
freight rates claimed to be discrimin-
atory against central Iowa cities were
called to the attention Of the inter-
state commerce commission today by
Clifford Thorne. chairman of the Iowa
railroad commission, and representa-.
tives Of the towns said to be discrim-
mated against.
fore Examiner Hagerty and is expect
ed to consume about week. The
central Iowa shippers are asking the
commission to lower the freight rates
west Of the Mississippi river proper
tionately across Iowa In order to place
interior cities on an equal basis with
Chicago and Mississippi river points.
Discrimination Shown.
This morning it was shown that
shoes can be shipped from, Boston to
Muscatine for 92.2 cents per hundred
pounds and reshipped to Des Moines
and other central points for an addi-
tional 1928 cents, making tota! Of
s1.25. However. II shipped direct the
railroads were shown to charge $1.27
per hundred pounds. altho the goods
do not have to be- handled in reship-
ment.
Among those attending the hearings
are Judge J. r. Henderson, counsel for
the state railroad commission; A. D.
Beals chief rate clerk for the COM
mission; w. T. Harper, OF Ottumwa:
A. B. Combs. of Marshalltown; r. H.
Draper. representing Oskaloosa, Ma
son City and Dubuque; C. o. Dawson,
traffic manager Of the Ottumwa Com
mercial Association: r.. G. Wylie,
freight commissioner OF the Greater
Des Moines Committee; John Wunder-
Itch. secretary, and F.. H. Sundberg,
traffic representative. of the Cedar
Rapids Commercial Club.
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London Hears Of Prepara-
tions For Attack on
Western Front.
effort TO BLAST
WAY TO DUNKIRK
strons Bodies Of Infantry to Be Sup
ported by Masses Of Heavy Artillery
Gums Active on Both Sides on Wide
Front-Extent Of Misery in Poland
Not Half Told, According to Amer
leans Who Made Investigation.

London, Feb 3.,-The London news
papers this morning express the con-
viction that the Germans are planning
q new offensive on q large scale
against the left wing Of the allies. 1t
is expected that they will attempt to
blast a way to Dunkirk by the use OF
strong bodies Of infantry, supported by
enormous masses of artillery.
Details Of Zeppelin Raid.
Details Of the Zeppelin raid continue
to come in now that the authorities
have removed number of restrictions.
A dairy kept by a traveller thru the
regions visited gives the list Of four
teen towns and villages in which there
were casualties and where damage to
property was done. The list includes
town In Derbyshire. in which ten per-
sons were killed and a shaft and axle
tree factory and tube works were
blown up. In one Staffordshire town
fourteen persons were killed and in an
other six. One bomb dropped on the
grounds Of an historic castle. but no
one was injured. Three towns In the
iron and coal district were visited.
King George. at privy council to-
day. signed proclamation fixing Feb.
10 as the appointed date on which the
military service acts hall be regarded
as coming into force.
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st. Louis, Feb. 3.-President Wilson
arrived here at O'clock this morning
to deliver the last address of his west
ern tour. A committee of business
men met the presidential party and
escorted the president to his hotel,
where he breakfasted with the Busi-
ness Mems League. His speech at the
coliseum started at 1890. u o.
President Wilson today told an
audiepce Of $1,000, cheering at his feet,
that the United States should have the
greatest navy in the world.
II believe the navy Of the United
States should be uncomfortable" he
said, "the greatest in the world"
carsoss Need Protection.
The president declared that sub
marine commanders abroad have In
structions which for the most part
conform with international law but
the act Of one commander might set
the world afire, including America.
Upon the ocean there are hundreds
of cargoes of American goods" he said,
cotton, grain and all the bountiful
supplies America is sending out to
the world-and any one of those car
goes. any one Of those ships, may be
the point of contact that will bring
America into the war; .s
For the first time during the tour
the president told Of how one set of
beiligerents were cut off from the world
He said this kent the United States
from helping them as it would like
He made the statement in trying to
show that the United States was really
neutral ~, -
There was an overflow Of 10000 per-
sons on the outside, while the presi-
dent spoke In the coliseum.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-02-03
TACTIC NORTHWEST
AG IN SNOWBOUND

Storm Of Almost Unprecedented Sc
verify Paralyzes hail Communication
and Discrepancies City Lifs-Weight
Of Heavy Snow Causes Damage.
Seattle, Wash. Feb. 3.-The Pacific
northwest today again faced the task
Of battling with an almost unprece-
dented snowstorm which has paralyzed
rail communication, completely disor-
ganized city life, held residents in out
lying districts snowbound and caused
many thousand dollars In di.nage to
building not strong enough to with
stand the weight Of more than two and
"a half feet of snow on their roofs.
With continued cold weather and
more snow promised the outlook was
nol promising for an early resumption
Of normal conditioss.
Railroads were tied ZIP by snow in
the mountain passes. ~
In Seattle and other cities street car
lines are completely blocked by snow.
Schools are closed and business is
practically suspended awaiting the end
Of the storm.
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PAGE ONE.

PAGE ONE.
Telesraphic News:
Germans Plan New Offensive.
Appam Prize Crew Releases 245
Prisoners.
United States Signal Code Stolen.
Wilson Favors Largest Navy in
World.
PAGES TWO, THREE AND FOUR.
Iowa News:
Wealth in Dairying.
Convention Date Left Open.
Drunkenness Shows Marked De-
crease. --.-. ---...
New Bridge to Span Missouri River.
Birth Registration Advocated.
Aged Romeo's Plans Baked.
PAGE FIVE.
Story,
It Pays to Advertise.
y. PAGE SIX.
EdltoriaI:
The First Month.
One Touch Of Nature.
A Lesson in Democracy.
Topics Of the Times.
Iowa Opinion and Notes.
.g PAGE SEVEN.
General News: ..'
Towner Has Plan For Defense.
Would Strengthen State Guards.
PAGES EIGHT, NINE, TEN, ELEVEN
City News:
PAYERS File New Maintenance Bond.
Willing to Test Pavement.
Occupy New Consolidated School.
Forkner Heads New Ad Club.
Central Committee In Rock Island.
Mrs Hurlburt's Mother Dead.
General and Brief City News.
PAGE TWELVE.
Markets and General:
Bullish Gables Strengthen Wheat.
Corn Market Easier.
Cattle Steady.
Hogs Fairly Active to Lower.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-02-03
10000 LIVE QUAIL FROM MEXICO.
Carload Of Game Birds to BE Released
in Missouri.

Carload Of Game Birds to BE Released
in Missouri.
Ten thousand Bob Whites" from
Mexico have arrived In independence
consigned to the Horne Geological
Arena, east Of the city. The cages or
crates in which they were shipped
completely filed q car. in charge of
the Wells Fargo Express. They were
unloaded at the Missouri Pacific yards
and taken to the Horne farm.
"The birds were brought here to re-
stock this part Of the country with
quail" Mr.. Horne said. Hunters have
killed nearly all of the native birds.
These are of exactly the same variety
as the common Bob White Altho
becoming scarce in most portions Of
the United States, they still are found
in vast numbers in the mountains Of
Mexico.
from the state of Coahutla, across the
Rio Grande from Texas. The last lap
Of their Journey was from Eagle Pass,
Tex. They are wild birds which were
caught by the natives in traps and
nets. 80. 8 ~
Coming as, they do from the noun
tains Of Coahuila, they will not suffer
from the hardships Of Missouri climate,
which Is but little colder than at their
native home. They win b sent out to
breeders or to persons wishing to stock
mp their Immediate neighburhood with
quail. - Ears.S <sity Star:
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-02-03
She. Tree Cuts Butter Cost

One shea tree beside each mans
back porch would cut big slice OF
butter of the monthly food bill. In
Africa vegetable butter is made from
the fruit of this tree, and 1t Is said to
be of richer taste than any butter
made from cows milk-alleged or ac'
tually scraped from churn ana
squeezed into tho wooden mold which
leaves q yellow rosebud on top Of the
cake. The Arabs used 1t in early times,
but the Greeks and Romans did with.
out It, used oil, and consequently wore
purple silk togas.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-02-03
carranxa Force Defeated.

Washington, Feb. s3-Rebels in the
eastern oil region of Mexico yesterday
defeated Carranza forces at Chapa-
pote, half way between Tuxpam and
Tampico, according to a consular dis
patch from Tampico. The Carranza
forces lost forty men and quantity
of guns and ammunition.
The leader of the rebels is believed to
have been General Pallaez. No foreign
ers were injured. according to the state
department reports.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-02-03
TESTIMONY 10 coNcLvpEp.
Mohr Murder Case Expected 10 e. -
Jury Friday.

VIuFO0r S2o0 70 ~
jury Friday.
Providence r. T., Feb. 9-TAe pres
sentation OF all of the evidence in the
trial of Mrs. Elizabeth F. Mohr, Cecil
Brown and Henry II. Spellman.
charged with the murder Of DR.. c.
Franklin Mohr. was concluded ct tho
forenoon session OF the superior court
here today. It Is expected that the
case will reach the jury some time
tomorrow.
The greater part Of the session was
occupied by the prosecution in seek
ing to refute part Of the testimony Of
fered in the past week by the defense.
A witness called in behalf OF the two
negroes had testified that one of the
bullets which was fred at DR.. Mohr
entered his chest. A physician tesh-
flying today stated both bullets entered
the back. .
Arguments for the defense were then
begun. William H. Lewis speaking first
In behalf of Brown.
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Dead SEQ Not So pead.

Tho name dead Sea- nowhere oc.
ours in the Bible, and was not used
by writer's before the time OF, Christ.
The name was evidently given to the
lake on account Of the belief that no
life existed In It. But some low forms
of life are found An the water, and
many small animals and birds live
near the shores. The great tragedy
OF Sodom and Gomorrah may also
have led to the bestowal OF the name.
-Christian Herald.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-02-03
FoREsEE BIG WAR ORDERS.
stettinlus' Trip to Europe Taken to
Mean Now Contracts Will Be Ar

New York, Feb. al: was reported
In Wall street this afternoon t.'at f r.
stettinius, head Of the export depart
ment of ]. P. Morgan & Co.. will short"
ly follow Mr.. Morgan TO Europe. Mr..
Morgan sailed yesterday for the re-
ported purpose Of arranging n new
French credit Of about $250,000,O00 III
this country.
Keen interest was aroused by the re-
port Of Mr.. Stettinius projected voy-
age as 1t was taken to oNindica.a tlat
the banking firm is preparing to ar
range for additional war contra, cts on
large scale in addition to the finan-
cial negotiations.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-02-03
BANDITS LEAVING
WESTERN CHIHUAHUA
Flight Of Villa Toward American Bor-
of outlawed Forces-May Contem-
plate Junction With Newly Organ
ICED Force.

of outlawed Forces-May contem-
plate Junction With Newly Organ
ICED For CO.
Ell Paso, Tex, Feb. 3.-The flight to-
ward the American border Of Francisco
Villa. officially reported yesterday, has
been followed by the movement east
ward from the mountains of western
Chihuahua of groups of wounded BAN
dts. according to reports received here.
Early today no news, had been re-
ce:ved from detachments of Mexican
troops sent in pursuit OF bands of Mex
leans said to be led by Villa and re-
ported travelling for the Texas border
ninety miles east of Ell Paso.
Villa was reported to have with him
a large quantity OF loot, accumulated
In the course Of his operations in north
ern Mexico. \
Two hundred alleged bandits were
reported last night near Villa AhI-
mada, and another group was seen near
Guzman, indicating an exodus from
western Chihuahua
While Carranzo authorities of Jrafez
believe Villa intends to- leave Mexico in
other quarters it is said he contem-
plates junction with force recruited
in this city.
Villa was located today near Tule,
about fifty miles east of Gallego, ac-
cording to General Gavira, command
ant at Juarez. Gavira dispatched 100
men to reinforce those sent yesterday
toward Bosque Bonito. and aid in tho
capture and determination OF the Villa
band.
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eritish onicsrs Appreeiative.

London, Feb. 3-The authorities
here take a favorable view Of the
orders issued at Washington permitting
the landing Of all persons on the APP
pam except the German prize crew and
other persons who may have assisted
in navigating the steamship into port.
Appreciation is expressed also of the
fact that the British vice consul at
Norfolk is allowed to communicate
with the passengers.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-02-03

British liner Appam moved up from
Old Point Comfort today and anchored
off this port to discharge the 24s per-
sons on board, given liberty to land in
the United States. Lieutenant Berge,
the German officer, moves his craft
only on orders thru Collector Hamil-
ton.
I'VE are treating her as an English
ship which has put into an American
port flying the German naval ensign,
and under charge OF a man Whu says )
he is an officer of the German navy"
is Mr.. Hamilton's explanation OF the
present attitude of the United States.
Some of those who were passengers
on the Appam when she was captured
by a German raider, described as the
Ponga or Moewe, prepared to land In
Newport News, but most of them Will
be transferred with the crews of cap
tured British vessels to Norfolk there
to board q steamer to New York, on
their way to England.
Chesrsd by British Crew.
1t was shortly after 8 o'clock this
morning when the Appam got up an
chor and steamed away from Old Point
Comfort, where she had been lying.
She steamed slowly up Hampton
Roads passing several. British mer-
chantmen as she neared Point Breeze.
Loud cheers were exchanged by the
crews Of the freightersa and the Engz
'lfshfnen Oh the Appam. The freighters
saluted with three resounding blasts
Of their whistles.
b Lieutenant Berge on the bridge made
no response with the whistle Of his
prize.
The Appam anchored in the James.
immigration Officer Williams boarded
the vessel to pass upon the persons de-
string to- land. He was accompanied
by British Vice Consul Kenworthy.
prepared to guarantee transportation
for all British subjects whose financial
troubles might otherwise prevent them
from landing.
Meriwether to Hurry Home.
While passengers fretted over their
inability to get ashore, the six mas
ters OF English vessels captured by the
German raider took a tug for Newport
News
Sir Edward Meriwether and other
British colonial officers, with large
QuaNLlIl0S~ VI Ud66uoob - e~~AA 49,
to place their property In customs
bond here and proceed directly to New
York to take the first available ship
for home. s.
Crew Held Prisoners.
Lieutenant Berge maintains his de-
termination to permit no one on board
the liner save on official business. He
insists on recognition Of his absolute
authority on the ship. He IL holding
more than 200 people on board, includ-
ing his own prize crew OF twenty-five
men, some twenty Germans who We're
prisoners of war on tho Appam, Cap
tain Harrison and the entire crew OF
lb5 of the Appam and twelve Of her
passengers whom he claims belong to
the British army. or navy.
Until the Washington government
passes upon the German contentious al
these persons will reman on the liner.
Presses Prize Claim.
Prince Won Hatzfeldt, counselor OF
the German embassy, is urging his
claim that the Appam is a fair prize OF
war. entitled under an old Prussian-
American treaty to remain in an Amer
lean port as long as the prize crew de-
sired.
Captain Gaunt British naval at
tache, is managing the removal Of
British subjects and Is awaiting the
outcome Of his embassy's demand that
all those held on the liner be permitted
to leave.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-02-03
Body Of Suicide Found.

Special to oTimes-Republican.
Iowa City. Feb. 3.--Frank Rain. aged
so, committed suicide by blowing his
head off with a shotgun at farm
house seven miles from Swisher A
brother found the frozen body there
and probably the man had been dead
since Jan. "a. He fired many shots
into the wall and side of the house be-
fore killing himself
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was sunk by gun hre on Aug. 9. 1914.
Prize status Not Quoted,

washington, Feb. 3.-Secre:ary Lam.
sing stated today that there was no
question as to thesAppam's status as a
prize. but that the question of her dis
position involved consideration Of The
Hague convention and the Prussan-
American treaty.
Lieutenant Berge's refusal to land
British sailors who were sunpointers
on merchantmen is q point Tor consid-
Grafton. ,4
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-02-03
KILLED ~ YOUNG TURKS.
Turks cooIly Discuss Assassination Of
Crown Prince,

Paris, Fob. 8. 'Yussof Izzedin,
whatever may be said, was assassi-
mated by his suite, by order of the
committee OF union and progress" said
Cherif Pasha, who directs the move
ment Of the Turkish opposition. "Yus-
sof had revolted against the dictator
ship Of the young Turks. He became
dangerous and he has been removed.
His successor and cousin, Valid Edin.
Is even more hostile to the young
Turks than was YussoI. should like,
to make prediction regarding the
length OF his life" said Cherif Pasha
In conclusion. :.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-02-03
DR.. REEVES SENTENCED.

Sent TO Penitentiary For One Year For
Shooting Wife.
1reMars, Feb. 3.--Dr j. L.. Reeves,
who shot his wife last March. and who
yesterday pleaded guilty and was
sentenced to one year in the state peni-
tentiary. probably will be taken to
Fort Madison late this week.
Mrs. Reeves recovered from her
wounds and has been living with her
husband again. DR.. Reeves has been a
practieing physician here for twenty
years. N
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Mrs. Mary Breene Dead.

Special to mes-Republican.
Iowa City, Feb 3-Mrs. Mary Breene.
aged A. died last night. She is SUR
vived by her husband and son. The
husband, DR.. Frank r. Breene. is dean
Of the Iowa university college OF
dentistry and newly elected president
Of the National Association of Dental
Faculties
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-02-03
NINETEEN Of CREW LOST.

British Steamship Belle Of Ffance
Sunk-Europeans Saved.
London, Feb. 3.-The British steam
ship Belle of France has been sunk.
The Europeans in her crew and 220
Lascars were landed. Nineteen Lascars
are missing.
The Belle OF France was last re-
ported at Karachi, port of India, on
her arrival there from Port Said on
Dec. ~. Her gross tonnage was 3,s76.
She was 352 feet long.