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The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-17
GENERAL MARCHAND
 KILLED IN ACTION
Hero of Fashoda Incident in Sudan Gives Up His Life for His Country.
 Clashed With Kitchener

London. May 16.--Brigadier General Marchand of Fashoda fame has been killed in action. according to a dispatch to the Exchange Telegraph company from Paris today
 General Marchand, then a colonel, com manded the French force, which in July, 1898, crossed from the French Congo and occupied Fashoda on the White Nile in the upper Sudan shortly before Gen eral Kitchener's Anglo Egyptian forces defeated the Dervish army in the battle of Omdurman. Following the conclusion of the hostiiities General Kitchener en- countered Colonel Marchand and his force at Fashoda, but met with a. refusal from the French officer to retire unless or dered to do so by his government.
 4 prolonged diplomatic correspondence ensured between the governments or France and Great Britain as result of which the Marchand mission finally was recalled. leaving Fashoda on December Il, 1898.
 I Tn February, 1915, Colonel Marchand was promoted to the rank of brigadier general. He had been placed on half pay after the Fashoda incident, not because of that affair, but because of his becoming the head of an anti-governmental campaign, and finally retired from the army. He offered his services at the outbreak of the present war, however, and dis tinguished himself several times upon the battlefield. He was wounoed during the Champagne fighting in last Septembers s general defensive, being hit in the abdo- men by shell fragment. Shortly after ward. on October 2, he was promoted to be a grand officer of the Legion of Honor
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-17
|AUSTR|ANS MAKING ! PROGRESS AGAINST ITALIANS IN TYR0L Russians Pressing Forward Steadily Toward Bagdad.
 Artillery Continues Ac-
 tive in the West

Progress for the Austrians against the Italians in southern Tyrol and on the bower Isonzo and a continuation of the Russian advance through. Kurdistan to- ward Mosul, the Russian objective being
 thas Bagdad railway, are related in the latest official communications from Vienna and Petrograd. In the other theatres there is much artillery fight ing, but little activity by the infantry. The Austrians in the region south and southeast of Trent Tn southern Tyrol are reported by ViennY to have captured Italian trenches at several points. taken prisoner &06 men, among them 65 officers; and captured seven suhs and Il machine guns The entry of Austrians into Italian trenches east of Monfalcone. near the ScentiAued sa rngs Twe)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-17
VOTE ON SHIPPING
 BILL NEXT FRIDAY
Measure Taken Up in House Under Special Rule-Kitchin Vigorous
 Champion for Bill

Washington, May 16.-The adminis- the House today under special rule which fixes o'clock next Friday aft ernoon for the vote on the measure and any amendments.
 Many speeches were made today, re- Ipublicans generally being against the
 bill and democrats for it. The repub- tlicans charged the democrats with put |ting through gag rule, while tho democrats defended the rule as neces-
 sary to expedite a measure of the greatest importance to the country. This rule was adopted, 1s1 to 141, after an hours discussion.
 Majority Leader Kitchin, who had not been counted on to champion the lbill, spoke vigorously for it and tolo lthe democrats If they would stand to- gether 1t would be passed. He said 1 too, that if the majority attended stead lily so as to maintain a quorum Con- gress might carry out the legislative programme, pass all appropriation bills and adjourn by July 20.
 Representative Alexander of Missouri, chairman of the merchant marine com mittee said the federal shipping board provision had the support of all the commercial bodies in the United States. He outlined the provisions of the bill, which would create a shipping board of seven members, with wide regula- tory powers similar to those of the in terstate commerce commission, over railroads and put at the boards dis posal $50,000,o0 for purchase or con |struction and operation of ships to up- build the merchant marine.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-17
COTTON BURNS AT LOTHIAN

Dothan, May IS. Fifteen hundred bales of cotton were damaged or destroyed by fire which burned the Alliance warehouse here at an early hour this morning. The cause was : attributed to spontaneous combus- tion. The loss is estimated at $9O,000
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-17
NEUTRAL VESSELS MUST NOT PROCEED TOWARD SUBMARINE Will Place Themselves Liable
 to Be Fired on Under Inn pression They Are to At tack, Says German Note

 Washington. May 16.-Germany. in . note presented to Secretary Lansing by Count Won Bernstorff today. warns neu- tral governments that merchant ships flying neutral flags must obey the pro- visions of international law in regard to man submarine, and that they incur danger should they turn their ships tn the direction of a submarine.
 The text of the communication. dated May 12, from the German embassy and signed by Count Won Bernstorff fol- lows:
 "A German submarine, in January. last. signaled with flags from distance the
 lCsatissss sa rass Nasss
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-17
To Discuss Pope,s Message

Washington, May 16.-President Wilson plants to discuss with Secretary Lansing within the next few days the message from Pope Benedict, delivered at the White House recently by Monsignor Bon zano, the apostolic delegate, relating to the continuance of friendly relations be- tween Germany and United States, and indirectly bearing on the possibility of bringing about general peace in Europe. As soon as he has conferred with Secre- tary Lansing the President will send a reply to the pope. Copies of a speech on peace delivered by President Poincare, and an interview on the same subject given to newspapers by Sir Edward Grey, have been laid before the President.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-17
Gold Bars Deposited

New York, May 16.-Gold bars valued at s2,4oo,oOo, received by J. P. Morgan & Co. from Canada, were deposited at the assay. office today. This consign- ment makes a total of about 1,500 900 in gold received by the banks from Canada within the past 10 days. Fully that much more is expected to arrive in con nection with British obligations in this market. .-ll..- .. .
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-17
Band Starts "My Old Kentucky Home" and Im- mense Audience Joins In Singing As Veteran Kentuckian Introduces Famous Kentuckian
SPEAKER CONTENDS THAT
 SOUTHERN CAUSE OF OLD
 NOT REALLY LOST CAUSE
Yesterday Was Busy Day With Veterans Who Had Their Opening Sessions and Prepared For the More Serious Work to Come
By ELLIS c. HOLLUMS

As feature event the programme of the United Confed Veterans yesterday Irwin S. Cobb greeted by theargest audiences assembled in theatre Brmng ham at the Bijou last night As as
   Kentucky  entire n of o
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-17
Allied Monitor Sunk

statement received here today says:
 "An enemy monitor which attempted to enter harbor northwest of the Island of Kester came under the surprise fire of our artillery burst into flames and foundered. Several explosions were heard.'
 Regarding this report the British ad- miralty says:
 There is no truth in the statement that one of our monitors had explosions on board here caused by enemy artillery or foundered.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-17

k MT. Cobb assured his hearers in the { beginning that he was not an orator. He appeared greatly surprised at { everything he said, and many of the { veterans also appeared to be sur Iprised.
 MOTH CAROLINIANS
 HELP HIM ALONG 4 A delegation of North Carolinians oc- { cupied a place on the stage, and they { exchanged opinions about his style of E delivery that were appreciative, to say \ the least. Looks like he is going to { do right well for & beginner" said one j. old veteran to his neighbor, who heartily agreed with him.
 MT. Cobb kept his auditors in a state of continual laughter for half an hour or more. For the remainder of the even- ling their time was divided between tears and smiles for his "reminiscences of the { assembled to near him. h The most striking feature of his entire address came at the close when he de. Nclared himself unequivocally in favor of preparedness for war. As he made the Bs6eclaration ore of the party of North Carohnians exclaimed: 'Hes talking right TOW, boys and they all agreed. \ T don't want my country to go to war except in defense of our national honor and integrity" said MT. Cobb, but be- El llieve the best life insurance for peacS Elis preparedness for the other thing. l |swant to see my country equipped with the
 
 and the best coast defenses that money can buy and manhood operate His statements on preparedness were greeted with wild applause, and as he Presumed his seat, General Young arose land led his command in the old-fashioned k'.rebel yell'' that well-nigh lifted the raft Eers of the old Bijou. REFERS TO BELGIUM IN GRAPHIC MANNER In his remarks leading up to his pre- Eparedness statements, MT. Cobb referred Ito his trip through Belgium with the Ger #man army. He told of the devastation kof that little European country; of the < Ebrave fight it's people made for their Irrational entity; of their final downfall land of the brave spirit with which they
 
 met the inevitable.
 When I saw a little handful of Bel Egians making ready to oppose the relent- Hess gray line that was sweeping down ! upon them from the north, fighting like 1 a sparrow against the eagle" he said, 'I Thought of that little army of 50 years fago in this country which gave them 1.-the example of valor. When saw Belgium in ruins thought ! of Sherman's march to the sea. When saw war waged by wireless by telegraph and telephone, when men were fighting . Ia foe they never saw, I thought of the hand-to-hand encounters you men before me had with your enemy, and of how little fear was in your hearts at the thought of cold steel pressing against your breast with deadly purpose"
 Mir. Cobb referred to the south's fight as having been Lost Cause'
 But can't find it in my heart to call
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-17
Charge Russians With Massacre

Berlin, May l6.-(By Wireless. )-The following was given out today by the Overseas News agency: Ut is reported from Constantinople that Russians have massacred the entire Mohammedan popu- lation which remained in the district of Chitak. The villages of Erkenis and Hassis were invaded and about 500 per burned alive.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-17
Five Thousand Soldiers at Dopcla,

Douglas Ariz.. May 16.-Nearly 5000 sol
 diers, comprising two full regiments and
 parts of five others, were stationed here today for border duty, following the ar
 rival of two battalions of the Fourteenth infantry.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-17
Dropped Eighty Bombs

Paris, May 16-The fourteen French aeroplanes which bombarded Bulgarian camps in the region of Xanthi. on the Macedonian front, last Saturday night, dropped 30 bombs and returned undam- aged, says Havas Athens dispatch They were not pursued.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-17
To Define Her Position

Rio Janeiro, May 16.-Brazil's point of view on the problems of international
 rights raised by the war will be made
 known in memoranda addressed to for eigh chancellories, according to the Jour nal of Commerce today.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-11-09
AMUsEME NTs.
"The Ginger Girls" Bring euriesqus
Back to Odeot1,


Burlesque returned i, to the odeon
Wednesday night when THE Ginger
Girls" was given before a small audi
ence. The performance was. featured
by the good comedy offered by Ben
Small, an Irish comedian, and George
Wagner, a German comedian. These
two furnished they humor turnout the
performance and pleased the audience
Immensely. Their jokes were not on
color, noteworthy feature.
The chorus lived up to its name with
vim and vigor which justified the
title of Ginger Girls" Good voices
were shown by Marion Chase, Helen
Spencer and Gertrude Ralston. Songs
which made the biggest hits were MY
Seminole Maid" "She Is the Sunshine
of Virginia" and "Tack, Wick, Woo
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-11-09
oslTuARY.
.ModIin.

]. w. Modl,n.. aged So, died at tbs
county. farm Tuesday night OF old are
and general debility. He came to the
farm from Albion about three months
ago. Modlin had lived In Albion for
forty years. He had kept a wagon
shop for some time and had also served
several terms as mayor OF the town
Modlin was born in Indiana, and
was married In Butler county. Iowa,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-11-09

great bodily Injury on : cenDlaiat ~
b. Donald Lashrops, Wa aisun10se4 ~
Justice Pesk,s court wsAnssAAy $780,
ins. No one Appeared. Juotice poek
said that the costs would b asseooeo
ID the county rather than The c.
planning witness. II, VI
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-11-09

Give your hens bale Of our pea
green. leafy alfalfa hay, they win go
right after 1t and It will make them
healthy and help to make eggs. Bowies
& Billings.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-11-09
CITY IN BRIEF
o. E. Tuttle, jeweler and opticiau.

I, o. e. futile, jeweler and optician.
Dickinson's maple syrup for break
fast--at all grocers. Bailey Boys
Big rummage sale Friday and Satur-
day. Nov. 10 and II. 122 West Main,
Committee. a
Try our wheat screenings for your
chickens-good cheap feed. just what
laying hens viii need. Try IT. Bowles
& Billings.
Come to the Grinnell market sale
Saturday, Nov. II. Thirty head OF
mules forty head cattle now listed
Plumb Bros.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-11-09

to Sarah Linheart, who died at Albion .
short while before Mr.. Modlin came TO
the county farm. He has no children
living. but one grandson whose Ad-
dress Is unknown, and q nephew, J. 70,
Thomas, who lives In Albion.
The body was brought TO Albion this
afternoon, and buried In the Albion
cemetery A
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-11-09

Farm HeusssA,ivss Nstiee.
We will pay you cash for strtotty
fresh eggs. Bring them In. 0sor6e ~.
Olson Grocery Company.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-11-09

Mrs. d. E. Miller, Of Mitchell S. D.,
was in the city Wednesday on her
way to Union to visit her nephew, N.
Il. HauSer, ~
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-11-09

The Pastime Club will meet Friday
afternoon at the home Of Mrs. H. A.
aHolbrook, 1915 South Center street.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-11-09

A fried chicken supper will be served
by the Albion Presbyterian ladies FRI
day evening, Nov. 10. Will begin serv-
ing at $3.50, Committee.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-11-09

Miss Gertrude Minor, of Marion, ar
rived in the city Wednesday and will
make her home with her mother. Mrs.
w. NJ. Clark
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-11-09

B. A. Morgan and J. d. Palmer left
early this morning on a business trip
to Chicago.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-11-09

In the Police Court.
The case OF Keith Hawkins. charged
with assault with intent to commit
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-11-09

Mrs: Will Adams and her mother,
Mrs. Olena Pearson, Of Eldora, were
in the city Wednesday on their way
home from Des Moines.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-11-09

Mrs. George Thorpe, of Dillon,
visited in the city Wednesday with her
grandmother, Mrs. d. L. Myers, of
Dillon, a patient at st. Thomas.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-11-09

Mrs. B. e. Fisher, Of Ida Grove, was
in the city Wednesday on her way
from d visit in Grnnell to Tama.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-11-09

Mrs. J. c. Clemens went Wednesday
evening to Gearing to visit her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Bert Davis.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-11-09

Mrs. +. Short. Of Grinnell, visited
in the city Wednesday with her
brother Charles Rooster.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-11-09

Big rummage sale Friday and Satur-
day, Nov. 10 and II, l22 West Main,
Committee. a q
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-11-09

Mrs. e. H. BEEN of Waterloo, was in
the city "wednesday on her way to
Grinnell s~
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-11-09

d The program for the literature de-
.partment Of the Woman's Club. which
met "Wednesday afternoon at the home
OF Mrs. J. D. Palmer, 302 North First
street, was on modern writer's. Each
member responded to roll call with a
poem by Eugene Field, after which Mrs.
n. J.. Mershon gave a pape: on the
life and works Of Richard Harding
Davis, and Mrs. Philip Vogt closed the
program with paper telling of Davis
as a war correspondent.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-11-09

You can save money by having that
papering done this fail. We nave some
good bargains in paper for you and can
furnish you paperhangers and painters
on short notice. Simmons book store.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-11-09

Mrs. Peter Nelson went Wednesday
| evening to Albion to visit at the Ben
| Einford home. a
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-11-09

Wanted.-Fresh milk. Phone 145. Can
contract II preferred. Western Grocery
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-11-09

Dr. NShallenberger, specialist, chronic,
nervous and special diseases, will be at
Marshalltown, Hotel Stoddart. Satur-
day, Nov. IL; 195th visit.-Advertise-
mont 49,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-11-09

Misses Marie Sawyer and Mile Hill.
of Gilman, were visitors in the city
Wednesday,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-11-09

Mesdames George Walton and Dan
Myers, of Eldora, were Wednesday
visitors in the city.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-11-09

Gas engines. washers. windmills.
pumps and tanks. X. Bratteig, rear
12l West Main street.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-11-09

Next market sale Marshalltown, Sat-
urday, Nov. Is. Plumb Bros, Mason &
Shoemaker.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-11-09

Mrs. s. r. Walker. Of Eldora, ar
rived in the city Wednesday to visit
her daughter Mrs. o. O.. Smith.
| Mesdames Walker and Smith go to
Waterloo today.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-11-09

Mrs. George Herst went Wednesday
evening to Eldora to visit her daughter
Miss Elda Mitchell
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-11-09

wanted--Fresh milk. Phone las. Car
contract II preferred. Western Grocery
Mills
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-11-09

DR.. Shallenberger. specialist, chronic
nervous and special diseases. will be at
Marshalltown, Hotel Stoddart Satur-
day, Nov. II; 195th visit.-Advertise
ment
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-11-09

The Pansy Club will meet Friday
afternoon at the home of Mrs. U. 5.
Bentley, 30S East Boone street.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-11-09

Perry C. Rude left Wednesday night
| for Berlin, Wis. to visit for few days
| with Miss Ruth Hayner. Miss Hayner
| and Mr.. Rude are to be married in
Detroit Dec. 49,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-11-09

Every picture on your wall adds a
window to your home. Our new Fill
line of pictures now on display.
Bowen's Kodakery p
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-11-09
4tMs REPUBLICAN, MARsHAILToyN IOWA: NOVEMBER slsl&

DR. Choate, dentist. Fidelity Bank.
IA --------~-s->----- H5Ht
T. NJ. Plumb, of GrinnelL was in the
city Wednesday on business.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-11-09

Miss Pearl Taylor of Emmetsburg.
arrived in the city this morning for a
visit with Miss Florence. Maher.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-11-09

Miss Mary e. Stroud left early this
morning for Cleveland called by the
sudden death of her brothers wife,
Mrs. Edwin G. Stroud, who died
Wednesday morning.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-11-09

Mrs. J. F. Hoover, I'LL West Boone
street, was hostess Wednesday after
noon to the regular meeting of Ex--
celsior Aid Society, when the members
spent the afternoon socially and with
fancy work. Following the business
Injecting refreshments were served by
the hostess. a. ..,4
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-11-09

Mrs. Will Dighton and Miss Hazelyn
Myers. Of Eldora, were visitors In the
city Wednesday.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-11-09

The Court Of Honor Circle was en-
tertained "Wednesday afternoon by Mrs.
David Russell aEs-thss2home of her
mother, Mrs. T. 5SJs Reed, 5O7 Norrt
Third avenue. The members spent a
busy afternoon instying .comforters, af- :.
ter which a short Business meeting was
held. Mrs. N. Pa Rasmussen assisted
the hostess in serving a two-course
lunch at the close Of The AFTERNOON !;
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-11-09

II you are choking for a safe we have
a new one and a good second hand
one for sale. simmons book store.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-11-09

Mrs. g. w. LETTERS. of Waterloo,
visited in the city Wednesday with her
father, C. H. Morris, at the soldiers
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-11-09

!, The Marshall Telephone Company is
preparing a new directory. Are your
name, number and address listed cor
rectly? If you have moved or changed
your service, we have the change. II
you are to move, soon give US your
move this week. The last change will
be made Saturday Nov. II, 1915, call
1894 if YOU want 6 any change made >
Adyart1 sement
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-11-09

Mrs. Laura Adkins, Of Grinnell, who
has been visiting her daughter, Mrs.
Frank SStinson, of Baxter, was in the
city Wednesday on her way home, ac-
tcompanied by her daughter.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-11-09

Have your chickens the roup? Try
our roup remedy. We have Conkey's
and purpalene. ,Bowles & Billings.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-11-09

With eggs about cents each you car
afford to feed your hens egg produc-
ing feeds-such as meat scraps. bone
meal, oyster shells for the shell and
grit, also our poultry powder. tones the
hens up, and starts them to laying
Phone lis. 119. Bowles & Billings.