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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-02-14
ALLIES LOSE
TWO WARSHPS
Loss Of French Cruiser
Amaril Confirmed by
Sole Survivor.
VICTIM OF "SUB"
OFF SYRIAN COAST
One Survivor Picked Up From Raft on
Which Were Fourteen Dead Com
panions-says Grow Was Given no
Time TO Eseape-5ritish Cruiser
Arsthusia Strikes Mine OFF England
and sinks-Tsn Of Crew Lost.

Paris Feb. 14-Reports Of the loss
Of the French cruiser Amaril Charner,
which was reported to have been sunk
by submarine which was patroling
the Syrian coast, were confirmed to-
DAY.
The rescued man said the Admiral
Z Charner was sunk on the morning Of
Z Feb. 5. He declared there was no time
to use the life boats
An official statement given out by
the French ministry of marine yes
terday said that no news had been re-
ceiyeh from the cruiser since Feb. g.,
wh6isS iccording to German telegram,
submarine had sunk French war
ship.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-02-14
Nc Ground Por FederaI Action.
MUNITIONS, i PLANT
WRECKED BY FIRE

Shell Casing Factory Of oSnsrai EIeo-
trio Company, at schenectady, Total
r " Dsstreyed-offieiaIs Refuse to Give
Information, Regarding Blaze.
Schenectady. N. r. Feb. 1.-THE mu-
nitions plant Of the General Electric
Company was wrecked by fre today.
The blaze was finally extinguished by
the company's private fre department
and no report was mnde to the city po-
lice or fire authorities. Officials Of the
company withheld all information re-
garding the fire. w.
4. It was reported that the roof Of the
building had fallen In ana that the
walls had been declared unsafe
The plant has been closely guarded
for some time and no one was allowed
to approach the building today.
The burned building was q small one
story structure Of concrete Formerly
It, was used as an overall factory but
was purchased by the General Electric
Company a few months ago and made
into plant for the manufacture Of
shell castings. There were no explo-
sives nor infiammable materials in the
building. ...
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-02-14
Capture Of Chung King Denied.

Capture Of Chung King Denied.
Shanghai, Feb. 14.-The report that
Yunnanese rebel forces have captured
Chung King Is officially denied. A
dispatch received here from Chung
King last evening stated that condi-
tions locally were quiet and un-
changed.
Ia dispatch from London, dated
Feb. 13, said that. according to ad-
vices from Toxic, the Chinese rebels
who advanced from Yunnan province
into Sze-Chuen and captured Luchow
and Chung King, had been Joined by
government troopGl
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-02-14
Austria Notifies
Neutral Po,uers
of Naual Order

. = b.. 3 'r Z
Washington, Feb. 14.--Austr.a's
notification of her intention to sink
without warning armed merchant
ships, after March 1, was received
today by the state department. 1t
was substantially the same as that
received from Germany.
Secretary Lansing said no deci-
sion had been reached on the atti-
tude Of the United States. He said
he had read the German memoran-
dunn thoroughly.
The United States probably will
leave to future developments
whether any action will be taken
In response to the announcements
Of the Teutonic allies that armed
merchantmen will be subjected to
submarine attack without warning.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-02-14
DEMAND EFFECTIVE BLOCKADE.
Meeting in London Urges Governme'
to Restrict German Trade.

Meeting in London Urges Government
to Restrict German Trade.
London, Feb. IA largely attended
meeting for the purpose Of urging the
government to establish a more effec-
tive blockade against the central pow
ers was held In London this afternoon.
Baron Davenport. chairman Of the port
authority OF London, presided.
The discussion hinged on the SUBJ
ject of the following resolution:
THAT this meeting Of citizens of
London, viewing with grave alarm the
enormous quantity of commodities
reaching the enemy thru the North
sea, calls on the government to give
our navy fuller and more effective use
Of our sea power in the war"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-02-14

Austrian Asrsplanss Make Attack on
Italian coast

Austrian Acceptance Mal<e Attack on
Italian Coast.
London, Feb. ia Reuter- dispatch
from Milan says sn persons were
killed and several injured by bombs
dropped from aeroplanes which APP
peared over the city this morning.
The dispatch says several aero
planes took part in the raid. which
was made at O. m. Anti-air craft
guns opened a heavy fusillade and the
aeroplanes disappeared after dropping
bombs. The material damage was
small. The casualties were all among
civilians.
milan Is In northern italy, south Of
the Swiss border and 70 miles west Of
the Austrian line. Heretofore aerial
attacks have not been made on points
as far In the interior as Milan. Milan
is the second largest city Of Italy with
a population Of about 100000. It has
some Of the finest churches of Europe.l
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-02-14


PAGE ONE.
Telesraphie News:
Allies Lose Two Warshlps.
French and British Cruisers Sunk.
Plan to Federalize National Guard.
Wilson's Hat In Ring.
Laanberts Refuse to Prosecute OTpet
British Tradesmen Punished.
PAGES TWO THREE AND FOUR.
Iowa News:
Cummins Visits Iowa.
Church Goes on Busin ess Basis.
Gubernatorial Nomination May Go
to Convention.
Brett Family Ends Truce.
Church Destroyed by Fire. .
MacBride Raps Society Women.
PAGE FIVE. -~~a....
General News and Story:
Conservation Ignored by Wilson.
1t Pays to Advertise.
PAGE SIX.
Editorial:
Illinois Bonding For Roads.
Valentines Day.
How Business Grows.
Topics Of the Times.
Iowa Opinion and Notes.
PAGES SEVEN, EIGHT, TEN AND
ELEVEN.
City News:
County Accounts in Good Shape.
Lincoln Highway Pictures Thursday.
Graveling Entire County Road Sys-
tenn.
James Elder Dies Suddenly.
Marshalltown Twenty-Five Years
Ago.
PAGE TWELVE.
Markets ard General:
Absence Of Export Call Eases Wheat
Heavy Arrivals Pull Down Corn.
Cattle Trade Strong.
Hogs Slow and Lower
California Calls For Help.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-02-14
SINGLE MEN CALLED TO ARMS.
Great Britain Summons Un,
For Military Service.

Great Britain Summons Unmarried
For Military Service.
London, Feb. IA. An official
proclamation calling up the remaining
single men under the Derby plan and
the military service act was posted to-
day.
The call to the colors will have the
effect Of enrolling all single men Of
military age who have not been ex-
empted.
Single men who did not attest under
the Earl Of Derby's plan are subject to
compulsory military service, with cer-
tain classes Of exemption under the
terms OF the act passed at the last
session Of parliament, which went into
effect Feb. 10.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-02-14
IN HARMONY WITH Will SON.
House Military Committee Thanks
President For Expreaainu Confidanea

House Military Committee Thanks
President For Expressing Confidence.
Washington, Feb. 14-President>w Will
son today received a letter from
Chairman Hay. of the house military
committee assuring him Of the de-
sire Of the committee to work in har-
mony with him for perfecting the
plans for national defense.
The letter was sent in compliance
with a resolution adopted by the COM
..:sttee thanking him for his confidence
expressed In public correspondence.
The letter follows:
7 have been instructed by the COM
mittee on military affairs of the house
Of representatives to convey to you
the very great appreciation which the
committee feels for the confidence you
have shown in fits good faith and
patriotism, and assure you Of its de-
sire to work in harmony with you in
perfecting plan which would be of
the greatest benefit to the country"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-02-14
BRAND Meets Mereier.

Paris Feb. 14.-Dispatches from
Rome to the Paris newspapers say
that Premier BRAND and Cardinal
Mercier met on Friday last at the
villa Medici, the seat Of the French
art school Of Rome. Albert Besnard.
the head Of the school, was painting
the portrait Of Cardinal Mercier when
Mr. BRAND was announced. The lat
ter on learning that the cardinal was
present expressed desire to meet
Z thA nreiete- and the ensuing conyer-
sation between the two. lasted for
twenty minutes.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-02-14
BRITISH CRUISER SUNK.
Arethusa Strikes Mine OF Coast os
Enoland.

En0lano.
London. Feb. 1.-THE British cruiser
Arethusa struck mine today off the
coast Of England. according to state
ment issued by the British official
press bureau. It is feared, the state
ment adds, that the vessel will be to-
tai wreck.
About ten men were lost in the sink
ing Of the cruiser. The, text Of the
statement says:
H. M. S. Arethusa, Commodore
Reginald r. Tyrwhitt. has struck a
mfnD off the east coast. It is feared
she will become a total wreck. About
ten men were lost"
The Arethusa was light cruiser
diEplacing $500 tons. She was 80 feet
long and 80 feet beam and had mean
draft OF IA feet. The vessel was built
at Chatham in 1918.
The cruiser was armed with two
six inch guns fore and aft, and six
four-inch guns on the broad side. She
als0 was equipped with four 21-inch
torped9 tubes.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-02-14
VILLA PLANS NEW CAMPAIGN.
Calls Followers Together at casaS
Grandss to Oppose carranza.

Grandss to Oppose Carranza.
FL Paso. Tex, Feb. 14.-News that
General Villa was calling all his fol-
lowers together at Casas Grandes,
western Chihuahua, to take the field
against the Carranza government
again, was brought here by a Villa
messenger, who passed thru this city
yesterday for the east, according to
information given out by Villa adher-
ents today.
vriiia again is SAID TO promise TO pro-
tect all Americans.
According to Vi1la adherents the
message declared Villa hoped to prove
to the United States that It had made
a mistake in according recognition to
General Carranza. A rumor In circu-
lation for several days stated that
Villa had offered 1000 men and equip
ment to the Cientifico element in Mex
ico to oppose the de facto government.
The rumor stated the offer had been
accepted but Villa adherents deny that
such an offer had been made
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-02-14

Washington. Feb. 14-President VII
son today formally gave consent thai
his name be used as candidate FOL
the presidential nomination.
In a letter to the secretary Of state
Of Ohio, the president said he was un.
willing to enter a contest but was will.
ing that his name be used in order
that the democrats Of Ohio nigh,
make known their preference.
The president made known his posi-.
ton to comply with the Ohio primar5
which requires candidates for dole.
gates to the county convsntions tt
make known their first and secont
choices before Feb. 25, and also re.
Quires the candidates for delegate.
have consent Of their choice to make
use of their names.
Sends Formal Letter.
The president was formally noei'
fed Of tho requirements Of the laW
last week and today he wrote Charles
@. Hilderbrant. secretary OF state Of
Ohio, as follows: .l, ~ :,
II am enclosing to you Q letter. the
occasion Of which dare say will be
quite obvious. Friends in Ohio have
called my attention to section 1854 OF
the general code Of Ohio, as amended
in 1914, with regard to primary eiec-
tions, and have requested that I indi-
cate my willingness to have my name
used. 49, .t.+ ysa$
II. accordingly, take the liberty o.
sending you the enclosed letter as for
mol sofor ,,adnp kt1n - q At1l%A /.
Dossnt Want Contest.
The letter the president enclosed
was as follows:
While am entirely unwilling e
enter Into any contest for the presi-
Dental nomination Of the democrakit
party, am willing to permit tho us1
Of my. name that 3he tdsMocraSa @s.in
Ohio may make their prefSrenoe n fs-
gard to that nomination.
"In order, therefore. to satisfy the
technical requirements OF the state Of
Ohio, hereby consent to the use OF
my name rs candidate for tho presi-
dency by any candidate who sselks ia
be elected a delegate to tho national
democratic convention. which II to As-
sennble In June next" g
This, Is the first time the president
has consented formally to the use OF
his name. His name has been placed
on primary ballots in several states,
however. thru the activity OF friends.
Wants Voters TO Determine.
The president contends that the
voters shall determine whether he
make the race for president In 1918 az
the democratic candidate.
In a letter written to a. Mitchell
Palmer, then q representative from
Pennsylvania, before his inauguration,
Mr.. Wilson made 1t plain that he
would be a candidate again only II
the democratic voters desired It. .,s-+
Advisers and friends Of the presi.
dent have taken It for granted for
months he would be the nominee at
their party and have made their plans
accordingly. Tho democratic. COM
mittee has prepared all campaign ma
teriai with the idea that he would be
the candidate.
The formal ann nnounoement today Is
expected by democratic leaders to
clarity the situation thruout the coun-
try. Supporters for the president,
they say. would now be able to work
more openly for him.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-02-14
HOLD KELLY FOR MURDER.

Man Under Arrest in Chicago Accused
Of Killing Patroiman Johnson.
Chicago, Feb. 14.-Part Identification
of Frank Nelly, alias King, as the man
who held up the Cook Tourist Agency
here and killed Policeman johnson. in
escaping, was made today. according
to the police. Kelly and Tony Cam
pagni, when arrested yesterday, were
carrying seven loaded revolverA
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-02-14
FIVE FIRES IN TWO DAYS,
Fort Dodge Department Kept Busy
Answering Alarms.

Special to Times Republican.
Fort Dodge. Feb. 14.-Frive fires in
two days and In rapid succession with
damage totaling $4,000, is Fort Dodge's
week end record. Three residence fires
in two hours Sunday noon. with two
alarms at once kept the firemen busy
but they saved toAl losses. Sunday
morning the fire call was from ]. w.
Johnson a grocery in the suburb
across the river. Upon e-entering the
fire station from this call the depart
ment received an alarm from the in
terurban freight station which suf-
fered $4,000 loss before the blaze was
extinguished. None was incendiary.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-02-14
GERMAN OFFICIAL .
TO BE ARRAIGNED

Franz eopp, Consul General at San
! Francisco, Can Not Make Appear
anes by Proxy-"Law Is Law For All
Mens Indicted Alike"
San Francisco. Feb. H.Franz Bopp,
German consul general at this port.
who was indicted by the federal grand
Jury las weels on charges OF violation
of United States neutrality. must ap-
pear in court tomorrow to be ar
rafgned. along with members of his
official family and others. according to
a decision announced early today by
acting United States District Attorney
NJ. A. Thomas.
Attorneys for the officials Of the
German consulate were in conference
yesterday with Mr.. Thomas and Mrs.
Annette Adams, assistant United
States district attorney, as to whether
or not the consul general could ap-
pear by proxy.
THE law is the law for all indicted
men alike" was the decision Of the
federal attorneys. Mrs. Adams added
that a consular representative Of a
foreign government may not demand
any different treatment from that ac-
corded the humblest citizen.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-02-14
SEE PLOT OF "REDs..
Poisoning Of Guests At MundeisIn Ban.
aust Laid to Anarchists.

Poisoning Of Guests At MundeisIn Ban.
oust Laid to Anarchists.
Chicago, Feb. 14-That the poisoning
Of some 100 guests at banquet In honor
of Archbishop George william Num-
] delein last Thursday night may have
been part Of q nationwide plot among q
certain group. Of anarchists, was indi-
Gated yesterday by HintonG. Clabaugh,
division chief Of the federal bureau Of
investigation. Mr.. C1abaugh admitted
that agents Of the federal government
in Chicago and the east are hunting
associates Of Jean Crones, suspected
poisoner. Mr.. Clabaugh said It did not
seem reasonable to believe that Crones
could have operated alone. .-s Z
Quantitative analysis compiete1 nj- Sy
DR.. Frederick o. Tonney OF the health
department disclosed the fact that each
pint of the soup served at the banquet
probably contained 81 grains Of ar
senic an excessive amount which must
have been placed in the soup purposely.
Samples of the soup taken by the
health department showed this quan-
titative result. AZ
The minimum fatal dose OF arsenic,
according to DR.. John Dill Robertson.
is two grains. At the University Club,
az Is the custom at banquets, each
guest received one-third OF = pint OF
soup. Each banqueter who consumed
his fun portion swallowed q little more
/, than one and two-tenths grains OF ar
senic, or about three -fifths Of the mini
mum fatal dose. Healthy vomiting -
DR.. Robertson. said, prevented more
serious consequences"
Another development in the poison
plot was the holding Of John Alle-
grini OF c40s Calumet avenue, anarch-
ist and chum Of tho ,nisalne Crones.
Allegrini was kept incommunleAdo ~
Chief Of Detectives Nicholas Hunt ana
his assistants. Early IN tho moruing.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-02-14
BRITAIN to Vote New credIt.

London, Feb. 14.-It is expected tho
next vote of credit will be introduced
soon after parliament reassembles to-
morrow. The statement is made un-
officially that it will be for 100000
pounds, bringing UP the total Of war
credits to 1,912,000,O00 pounds.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-02-14
THREE-I OPENS FIGHT.

A Tsarnsy Calls Conferences to Con.
slider Rock Island Situation.
Moline, ILL.,, Feb. 14.-Pians Is con-
tinue the fight to retain Rock Island,
awarded by the national board OF arr
.bitration to the Central Association.
were outlined today at q conference
here called by A. r. Tearney, presi-
dent OF the Three-I baseball league,
who arrived today from Chicago. He
met representatives Of the Moline, Da-
venport and Rock Island Thsss-I clubs.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-02-14
CANADA. UNDuLY ALARMED.

No Evidence 70 Support Rumors Of Plot
to Invade Dominion.
Washington, Fob. 14-Department Of
justice officials today said they had
no evidence to support the alarm Of Ca
nadIan officials that the dominion was
In danger from invading parties from
the United States.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-02-14
Sir csors, PraanelI Dead.

London, Feb. 14-Sir George Prag-
nell Is dead In London. His death was
due to hear. disease.
(Sir George Pragnali was managing
partner Of London shipping agency.
He was knighted In, 1912 and was
chairman Of the National Patriotic
Association. He was born Ia 1853.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-02-14
Auto show At De. Moin.s.

E Des Moines. Feb. A.-With better
and larger exhibits than ever before
the annual Des Moines automobile
show opened here this morning.
One OF the features Of this years
show will be a convention here Friday
of good roads enthusiasts.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-02-14

front of 700 yards were captured. seven
officers and 800 men being made pris-
oners j Ip the region Of Anersept, near
the French frontier allied positions 400
yards long were captured
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-02-14
AIIiea Active a. saIoniki.

London, Feb. 14.-Increasing activity
In the Balkans is reported from
Athens. An Exchange Telegraph dis
patch, filed yesterday. says that fol-
lowing the arrival OF French and Brit
ish reinforcements at SaIoniki, the
French again proceeded UP the rail-
way, concentrating troops as far for
ward ~ the Bulgarian frontier.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-02-14
j. s TRADE FLouRlsHINe.
Obstacles Fail to Prevent Food SUP
-I..t plies Aaaehina Eurnna

Washington, Feb 14.-Interference
with American trade and mails by the
entente allies was discussed today at a
conference between President Wilson
and Henry Van Dyke. American min
lister at The Hague. Information
brought by Dr.. Van Dyke ID to be used
by the United States in framing
the note to Great Britain, on contra
band
DR.. Van Dyke said embargo against
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-02-14
8Tur.ss Sending Reinforcements.

; London, Feb. 14.--A Reuter- dispatch
from Athens. says It is reported there
that Turkish forces in formidable num-
bers are being sent to Mesopotamia.
Troops released from the Dardanelles
are already on their way thither and
small contingents also have left from
Thrace.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-02-14
MISSOURI REPUBLICANS MEET.
Two lmpo rtant Gatherings Held a
Kansas Citv TODAY,

Kansas City Today.
Kansas City, No., Feb. 1.-TWO 1m-
portant meetings here caused gath
ering of state party leaders from every
county Of the state.
The first Of the meetings was the
business session of the State Associa-
tion Of Young Republicans.
Following this was to be meeting
Of the Republican Editorial Associa-
ton, and tonight the annual Lincoln
dinner of the Young Republicans ~
to be held.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-02-14
Road Blown up.

Paris, Feb 14.--French forces have
exploded mine on the road between
Neuville and La Folie, according to
announcem ent made by the war office
this afternoon E.a.sFs
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-02-14
KILLED az EXPLOSION.
John Janda, Of Cedar Rapids, Thrown
Forty Feet to His Death.

Cedar Rapids. Feb. 14.-While re-
moving the cap from tank car half
filled with gasolene, John Janda, this
morning caused an explosion by drop
ping the cap and generating spark.
He was thrown forty feet into the air
and killed by the fall
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-02-14

Berlin, Eeb ll.-Importan gains for
ne Germans IN two engagements were
Z koetef today BY the war office:
NcstAw6o - Eaaaure positions over :
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-02-14
GROCER CHARGES ALIENATION.
Davenporter Sues Prominent Iowa City
Merchant For $4,000.

VOVSOVV.
Special to Times Republican.
Iowa City. Feb. 14.-Charles L. Kin
kead, a grocer Of Davenport, has sued
a p Miller, r-n-c.nen. Ece-ccha.: end
politician, formerly candidate for
alderman. claiming $50, oo0.J The petit
ton charges alienation of the affec-
tions. OF Kinkead's young and hand
some wife, who now resides in Iowa
City. and makes other sensational ac-
cuSations. .i,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-02-14
WILSON filings
HAT IN RING
President Gives Formal
Consent to Use of Name
in Ohio Primary.
~v~- v~1v~ = ~~,~ -~
NOT WILLING TO
ENTER SCRAMBLE

Tells State Official He Permits Use Of
Name in Order to Give Democrats
Opportunity to Express choios-Foi-
lowing Out Promise Given Before
His Inausuration-Supp Now
In Position to Work For Wilson.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-02-14
T.-R. BULLETIN.
NEWS OF THE DAY
Tho Weather,

Tho Weather.
Sun rises Feb 15 at S:54, sets at
$3.50.
1owa--Generally fair tonisnt and
Tuesday; warmer tonight.