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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-17

London, Aug. 17.-Heavy fighting on
the Balkan front is reported in an Of
tlcial Bulgarian statement received
here today from Sofia. The allied
forces delivered strong infantry at
tacks, but, the statement says, were re-
pulsed.
The fighting occurred in the region
of Lake Doiran, northwest of Saloniki,
near the Greco-Serbian frontier. Sew
eral encounters have taken place in
this vicinity Of late, but the official
Bulgarian statement indicates that
larger forces are being employed
against the Bulgarians.
"On the evening Of Aug. a." the
statement says, "the enemy's artillery
opened a violent bombardment Of our
positions south of Lake Doran. Under
cover Of this fire the enemy's infantry
attacked but was repulsed.
"On the morning of Aug. Is the in
fantry again attacked but was re-
pulsed and compelled to fall back in
considerable disorder"
Germans in Africa Hard Pressed.
The ring around the forces defending
German East Africa is being drawn
closer.
An official statement from the COM
mander Of British forces reports the
British have cleared the difficult hilly
country and captured several import
ant positions. The statement says:
General Smuts reports that on
Tuesday our forces, advancing from
the Nguru mountains, after overcom-
ing slight opposition. reached the
junction OF the principal tracks lead
ing to Mrogoro and Kilossa. Our col-
umns are now clear Of the difficult
hilly country and ir this direction are
separated from the open country by
open steppes."
Move to Cut Of Supplies to Germany.
A proclamation Is about to be issued
prohibiting the expectation to Sweden
Of all commodities except on presenta-
ton to the custom officials of Swed-
ish trade commission guarantee signed
by the importer and registered by the
proper department Of the Swedish gov
ernment to the effect that botr the
goods and their product will not be
exported.
Greek Official Arrested.
An Athens dispatch says that>an at"
tache of the Greek legation to Ger
many was arrested by Italians while
on his way to Berlin and diplomatic
papers In his possession were con-
fiscated The Greek minister at Rome,
the dispatch says. has been instructed
to take up the matter with the Italian
government.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-17
Alleged Auto rhieve. Arrested,

Chicago. Aug. 1T.-Eya Bond, q
Minneapolis investment broker. and
his associate, r. f. Hawley. arrested
at Davenport. Iowa. yesterday. were
to be brought to ~hic,tgot today In
connection with the recent daring
automobile thefts over the middle
west and northwest In salesroom
rented by Bond. it is charged. Ave
were found.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-17
ALLEN HELD At SEATTLE.
Pleads Not Guilty to Charge Of Unlaw
full Capitalization With Miss Qanielaon


Seattle. Wash. Aug. 17.--Dr. Percivai
v. Allen, held here In connection with
the mysterious death OF Anna NJ. Dan
ielson. Of Gowrie, Iowa. here July Is,
pleaded not guilty to the charge Of un-
lawful cohabitation and was remanded
to the sheriff pending trial. the date Of
which is not set. Allen was unable to
raise $1.o0o cash bail or bond The
charge was perfunctory for holding
Allen, pending an examination OF the
woman's brain by Psychologists of Min-
nesota university. Local physicians are
unable to explain her death No trace
of poison can be found here. No trace
Of commissions after death as Allen
alleged are noticeable. Numerous wit
nesses residing In the Sheridan apart
ments. the last home OF the couple. are
being carefully questioned by city de-
tectives seeking clues. None have yet
developed.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-17
MANAGERS REJECT EIGHT HOUR DAY Plan

the Carso plateau before spirited att
tacks Of the Italian troops, reused to
enthusiasm by recent victories. Fierce
fighting for the heavy guns, which
have been barringthe way to Trieste is
in progress. These guns frequently
are employed in caverns on the noun
tain side. .ssNN +3a.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-17
Sentry Shot in Leo

Columbus, N. NJ, Aug. 17.-Peley r.
Pennimann. private In ] company,
Second Massachusetts infantry, while
on picket duty early today, Six miles
north of here, was struck In the left
leg by a pistol bullet An investigation
is being conducted. Pennimann's wound
is not dangerous.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-17
Italian. str.iohtenino Una.

Rome, Aug. 1.-THE italian army is
being held back on the lower Isonzo
until the line on the upper 1sonzo. can
be Strengthened by the capture OF the
mountains Of San Gabriel, San Marco
and other positions lying between Toll
mino and Gorizia. While the capture
of these mountains is regarded as Inn
minent there probably will be no adj
vance upon Trieste until they have
been taken.
The Austrians are being forced on
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-17
GIVE $4,000 FOR CAMPAIGN.
Mr.. and Mrs. coffin's Total contribu.
ton to Orys Now 100000.

Indianapolis. Ind. Aug. 17.--An ad-
ditional gift OF $4,000 to the national
prohibition party's campaign fund by
Mr.. and Mrs. John P. Coffin. OF Johns
town. Fla. was announced here today.
They previously had given $4,000 to
the fund. The 100000 Is to he made
the nucleus for campaign fund q
sl.o0o.o0o. The gifts are in the nature
of property and F7orida real estate.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-17
BootIesser and Auto Thief Problems

Special to Times Republican.
Mason City, Aug. 17--Interchange
of police officers by cities of Iowa
in order to cope with the activities of
the bootlegging element and provide
reputable men versed in prosecution
was advocated before chiefs of police
and railway special agents today by
Chief NJ. J. Jordan OF Fort Dodge
The idea meets much favor and II is
probable some such plan will be work.
ed out Most of the sessions OF the
convention have been devoted to
handling OF bootlegging and auto
thieves two principal pests Of Iowa
policemen.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-17
British Make Further Gains.

London, Aug. 1.-THE British have
made another advance on the Somme
front. Official announcement was made
today that the line has been pushed
forward west and southwest Of Guile !.
mont.
The communication follows:
"As q result Of fighting undertaken
yesterday evening in conjunction with
French advance on Maurepas, wo
have pushed forward our line both
west and southwest of Guiliemont.
West Of Hemwood we captured some
800 yards of hostile trench, about
800 yards in advance of our previous
line. East OF Moquete farm our ma
chine gun fire nipped in the bud Ger
man attack.
West Of vimy we exploded q mis-
and occupied the crater with only
slight opposition. Both we and the
enemy blew up small mines south IL
Loos, causing us neither casualty nor
damage =
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-17
c.rman Submarine captured

Washington. Aug. 17.-Passengers on
the Cunarder Alaunia, which arrived
here today from London, told of being
held in port at Deal while destroyers
were active outside, and later Of see
ing damaged British destroyer enter,
followed by a British cruiser against
whose free board was lashed n she'll
torn German submarine.
The submarine appeared to be one
Of the large class and evidently had
been completely disabled and rendered
unSeaworthy
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-17
mILITIAMEN HELD FOR MURDER.
Corporal Of Regular Army Shoot,
Virginia Soldier,

Brownsville. Tex. Aug. 17.--Cor-
poral Carl Dunches, assigned to the
quartermaster corps of the United
States army. faces charges Of murder
in the Cameron county court today in
connection with the killing last night
of Corporal James Clement OF tho
Second Virginia infantry. and the
wounding OF Sofia Valdes, Mexican
girl.
The Virginian was killed. II is charg-
ed, when he sought to protect tho
Mexican girl from Dunches' advances.
Dunches. 1t was said, attempted to
shoot himself. but inflicted only 4
slight flesh wound
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-17
Sunday Schools Closed.

Philadelphia, Aug. l7.-Director Kru-
sen. OF the local department OF public
health. today requested that all Sunday
schools and churches be closed to chill
dren under the age of Is. until the epi-
demic of nfantile paralysis is over.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-17
Iowa Rate Complaint.

Washington, Aug. 1.-THE state of
Iowa complained today to the interstate
commerce commission that freight rates
from Des Moines to Peoria and Spring
field. ILL.,, and from eastern points to
interior Of Iowa are excessive and un-
reasonable.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-17
Noted oarsman Killed.

London, Aug. II. - Lieut. Giuseppe
Sinigaglia. Of Como, italy. the Italian
oarsman, who won the diamond sculls
at Henley, in 1914, has been killed dur
ing the fighting on the Carso plateau.
says Central News dispatch from
Milan today.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-17
PLACE EMBARGO ON GRAIN.
Baltimore q Ohio Rsad to Accept n,
Shipments for Export.

Baltimore, Aug. l7.-On I account
Of accumulation, an embargo, effect
i've Aug. 16, has been placed by the
Baltimore & Ohio railroad o, all grain
shipments for expert from here. The
notice says that shipments billed up
to and inc udns Aug. IL will be ac-
cepted.
At the offices Of the company 1t was
said there are 3,100 Cur loads of grain
at the Locust Point terminal, and in
transit and l,suc,00o bushels s.ored
in the e.evnrcrs.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-17
ACCOUNTS BRITISH BROKERS.

Wheat Advance Not Due to Specula-
ton in England Says Official.
London, Aug. 1I.--In reference to the
recent discussion of the high price Of
wheat, attributed in some quarters to
speculation here and in Chicago, Sir
Charles Ac1and. parliamentary upder
secretaryr to- tAess baa-.tSof aSrcultur..
replying today TO 4 question asked In
the house Of commons, said the board
had no reason to think that the present
price Of wheat in any material degree
is attributable to speculation in this
country.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-17
PAGE VISITS WASHINGTON.
Ambassador to London confers With
Lansing on Pending Negotiations.

Lansing on Pending Negotiations.
Washington, Aug. 17.-Ambassador
Page, home from London for brief
stay discussed pending negotiations be-
tween the United States and Great Bri-
tain with Secretary Lansing today and
later arrangements were made for him
to see President Wilson The black list.
restraints on commerce and interfer-
ence with mails are the principal sub
jects of discussion.
Mr.. Page refused categorically to an
swer questions on the situation in
Europe, and would only say he ex
pected to be in Washington four or five
days and would take short vacation.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-17
RAID ALLEGED BEER CAMP"
Twenty-F Persons Taken Into Gus
tody by Polk County Officers.

Des Moines, Aug .17..-More than
twenty persons were arrested by
county officers here today In raid on
an alleged beer camp In the out
skirts Of this city, 1t was announced
today by the Polk county sheriff.
They were released without charge
being preferred against them. but a
large quantity Of beer was confiscat-
ed, it was said. More than 100 per-
sons have been taken In custody the
past week.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-17
MOVIE THEATER
MAN RETALIATES
Arrested For Doing Business on Sum
day, Clear Lake Snowman Causes
Charges 70 Be Filed Against Store
keepers, Band and Garage Owners.
Special to Times Republican.

Special to Times es-Republican.
Mason City, Aug. 17.-C. E. Cara
gher movie proprietor at Clear Lake,
arrested for running, his theater on
Sunday, filed information against every
class OF business open last Sunday, in
Guiding drug stores. confectioneries.
garages, restaurant keepers and the
band hired by the citizens to give con-
certs all summer. Forty informations
in all were filed.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-17
German steam,hip Sunk.

< London, Aug. 17.-The sinking Of the
German steamship Weser, of Hamburg,
1922 tons gross, by submarine \
fortnight ago. Is reported in an Ex-
change Telegraph dispatch. The crew
was saved.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-17
FEW SPEECHES FOR WILSON.

President to Accept Invitations From
Civic Organizations.
Chicago, Aug. 17.-President Wilson
will make public speeches before civic
organizations on invitation during the
campaign altho he will not make a
speech making tour, according to an
announcement by Senator Thomas j.
Walsh, manager OF the western demo-
cratic campaign headquarters.
president Wilson has received many.
Invitations to deliver addresses before
civic bodies" said Senator Walsh, "and
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-17
MAY SUPPORT WILSON.
Progressive Leaders Discuss Cam
paiun With President.

Washington. Aug. 17--Participation
OF progressives in President Wilson's
campaign was discussed today be-
tween the president and members of
the progressive campaign committee.
including Bainbridge Colby. Matthew
Hale. Matthew n. Nortoni. ]. A.
Hopkins and Henry Wallace.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-17
MORGAN PUBLICITY HEAD.
Lieutenant Governor Of Kansas to Ais
in Western Republican Campaign.

N Western HepubIIcan campaign.
Chicago, Aug. Nv. Y..Morgan.
publisher OF the Hutchinson, Kan,
News, and lieutenant governor of that
state, was appointed today as chief OF
the publicity bureau of the western
campaign headquarters of the republi-
can national committee.
Alvin T. Hert, Of Kentucky, manager
Of the western headquarters. also an
nounced that Fletcher Maddox, Of
Great Falls, Mont, had been appointed
chief Of the speakers bureau. They
entered on their duties today
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-17
New York Traction Trouble un.ettLed
President. Accept Invitation.

New York, Aug. 1.-THE railroad
presidents Of the country have accept
ed President Wilson'S invitation to
visit and confer with him in Washing
ton on the strike situation. A number
will leave this city for the national
capital at o'clock this afternoon.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-17
Air RAID on Italian Positions.

Berlin, Aug. 17,-Austrian airmen on
the night Of Aug. 14-15 successfully
bombarded a battery at the mouth Of
the Isonzo and military establishments
at Ronotli, Vermigliano and SELF, says
an admiralty statement today.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-17

he intends to accept as many of them
as his official duties will permit dur
ing the campaign"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-17
German RepuIse Attacks.

Berlin, viaaLondon. Aug. 17.-French
and British troops made heavy attacks
on the Sommo front yesterday, but
were beaten back by the Germans.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-17
BANDIT KNOWN TO GIRL.
Detroit stenographer Declares Robbsr
Hid Loot in Roomins Houses.

Detroit, Aug. 1.-THE Detroit News
today printed a statement by Miss Jcs-
sic Noltie, a stenographer, declaring
that the robbers who looted the pay car
of the Burroughs Adding Machine
Company of $4,000 or more IN Aug.
hid the cash In local rooming houses
and escaped with their loot last Sat
urday. The girl said she knew one of
the alleged bandits
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-17
.3wouLp REpucE FREE TIME.
Need Of Cars Rssults in Appeal From
Nsbraska Railroads,

Lincoln, Neb., Aug. T.-Railroads OF
Nebraska have applied to the state
railway commission for permission to
reduce the free time allowance OF
freight cars Of 10000 pounds o- more
capacity from sixty to forty eight
hours. The need Of cars especially to
move wheat was said to be behind the
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-17
MILLION DOLLAR PLANT.
Giant Sugar Beet Factory to Be Estab
lished at Mason City.

Special to Times Republican,.
Mason City, Aug. DEMONSTRATIONS
were closed today by the chamber of
commerce for the establishment Of a
million dollar beet sugar factory here
by the Northern Sugar Company,
which brings with it several miles Of
street railway extensions.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-17
GUARDS IN GOOD HEALTH.

Eight Deaths From Sickness During
Week Considered Low Mortality.
Washington. Aug. 17.-Eight deaths
from sickness among regular and ma
tional guard troops on the border
during the week ending Aug. r. are
disclosed in statistics made public to-
day. Medical officers regarded the
death rate low, since 1t covers total
Of 100000 in field camps.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-17
NEWS OF THE DAY
T.-R. BULLETIN.


Sun rises Aug. is. at 5: 13; sets at $3.50.
Iowa-Partly cloudy, probably local
thunder showers this afternoon or to-
night in northern portion; Friday con-
tinued fair and warm.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-17

lasting little more than an hour, then
marched to the White House. The day
was hot and .he men, many Of them
side of Pennsylvania avenue. They
made quite a column as they marched
along in military order. They planned
to meet again soon after seeing the
president
New York Traction Trouble Unsettled.
q New York, Aug. ia conference
today between Frank Hedley. general
manager of the New York railways.
and committee of union leaders and
employees, failed to bring their differ
ences, which threaten renewal OF the
recent street car strike, any nearer a
settlement.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-17
BALKAN front
BATTLE ZONE
Heavy Fighting Reported in
Bulgarian Official
Statement.
ALLIES ATTACK ON
GREEK FRONTIER

Strong Infantry Attacks Repulssd -
Ring Being Tightly Drawn About
kaiser's Forces Defending German
East Africa - Great Britain Adopts
Measures to Prohibit Supplies Reach
ing Germany Thru Sweden!
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-17
POSTAL EMpLoYEs LOSE JOBS.

Three Hundred Chicago Men at Front
Dropped From Pay Roll.
Houston, Tex, Aug. 17.--Three hum
dred Chicago postoffice employees who
are soldiers Of the Fire. illinois bri-
gade encamped at New Braunfels,
Tex, received official notice today that
they had been dropped from the pay
rolls Of the, postoffice department.
They are subject to reinstatement,
however, after honorable discharge
from military service.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-02-26
A Mark Twain Story.

Clemens while n printer. by the favor
of November windstorm. was en-.
abled to start Off on his adventures
down the river. Going down Main
street, Keokuk. he saw living biz Of
paper pass him and lodge against ;he
building. Something about it attracted
him. aud he captured it. 1t was n fifty
dollar bill. He had never seen one he
fore, but he recognized II. Troubled
by conscience. he advertised it in the
newspaper. Il didn't describe il very
particularly" he wrote later. by and
by couldn't stand it any longer. |
felt that must take that money ont
~ danger. And so he left for the
south Albert Blgelow Paiue in st
Nicholas
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-02-26
A Different Fish Story.

J. Clarence Harvey. the Lambs club
wit is telling this story about eIimina.
ton; The proprietor of fish store had
new sign-"Fresh Fish For Sale
Here" why say 'hereT" said the
first customer ITS unnecessary" He
painted here" out. Said the second
customer: why for sale" OF course
they're for sale" He painted out two
words more. Why 'freshT" said o
third customer. You wouldn't sell
them If they weren't fresh would
you?" At last the sign read Just
Fish" Along came fourth custom,
err. WHAT'S the use of having that
sign" be asked, when you can smell
them a block away" - New York
World.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-02-26
sow SPINACH NOW.
Good Results Are Obtained From Win
ter Planting.

ter Planting.
September planting of spinach for
early spring use is generally advised
by vegetable gardeners. Failures with
this method. however, are not infre-
quent, and it is not always convenient
TO SOW spinach IN the autumn. Better
results on the whole can be had by
winter planting
A well enriched section of the garden
should be selected for the purpose,
preferably spot upon which we'll rot
ted manure has been spread in liberal
quantities in the fall. 70 spading or
forking of any sort is necessary. Sc
lect still day In February, when the
ground is bare of snow, SOW the seed
on the frozen soil and cover with a
light layer of leaves or straw. If this
is disturbed by later winds recover
and weight down with bits of boards.
Early in March remove these weights
but let the cover remain. AS soon as
the seedlings are an inch high dress
with nitrate of soda at the rate of an
ounce to the square yard. Cultivation
will not be necessary. AS the plants
increase in size thin to three inches
apart When these crowd take ont
every other plant. They will be large
enough for cooking. Those that re-
main should be again dressed with
nitrate of soda and used as rapidly as
they show signs of crowding. BY the
middle of May only fully matured
plants Will remain. Some of these
may measure eighteen inches in di-
ameter.
When the bed is finally cleared--a
space five feet square. by the way,
will provide spinach enough for fam.
lily Of four-early sown beets planted
elsewhere In the garden will be high
enough to demand thinning. Fill the
spinach bed with these beets. This
second crop will mature and be out OF
the way by the last week in June,
when the bed should be well spaded,
turning under rotted manure In the
process. and planted to still q third
crop. Late celery. especially the self
blanching sorts. is excellent for that
purpose.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-02-26
Tho Retort Courteous.

Charley Doom. the Giant catcher. as
Is known has put in several winters
as disciple of Thespis. He really
has Il splendid voice, and for other
purposes. too. than debating with UNI
ING his turn III the wings another
aGdeyilian-t his one yaudevillian-
ess--passed the time of day with him.
"You know" she said. II hardly ever
speak TO actors" But I'm not an
actor" answered Charles. 81 know
it." was the reply.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-02-26
PURE RICH BLOOD
PREVENTS DISEASE

Bad blood is responsible for more
ailments than anything else. 1t
causes catarrh, dyspepsia, rheuma-
tism, weak, tired, languid feelings
and worse troubles.
Hoods Sarsaparilla has been
wonderfully successful in purifying
and enriching the blood, removing
scrofula and other humors, aud
building up the whole system. Take
it-eive it to all the family SO as TO
avoid illness. Get it today.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-02-26
His First VOYAGE.

The old sailor came along with a
bucket Of tar
what are you doing?" gasped the
seasick passenger feebly.
"Pitchin' the deck, sor," responded
the salt, with deep sea salute.
pitching the deck? Great Scott!
Isn't it pitching enough already -
Chicago News.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-02-26

Five styles of omfort Shoes for Are going
about with tired. achng fee, Come and be fitted with shoes
that are filled with comfort and good looks.