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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-01-21
Georgians Take Siacks
From Jail and P Them
to Death.
VICTIMS SPIRITED
AWAY IN AUTOS
Mob Of Fifty Men Gain AdmittaRso q
Jail at Sylvester Thru Russ aR1
ovsrpowsr Sheriff and psputiss-
Wires Cut and Officials Unable 70
Summon Observation-Disclosures Hung
From Limb Of 7sss.

Albany, Ga. Jan. 21.-Five negroes
taken from the Worth county Jail at
Sylvester last night were hanged to
one limb Of tree on the outskirts Of
Starkville some time during the night.
The bodies, containing many bullet
holes, were cold when found this
morning.
Forty or fifty men acting with pro-
cision took the Ave negroes from tho
Jail and sped away in automobiles.
The negroes were being held In con-
nection with the killing Of Sheriff
Moreland. Of Lee county, during the
Christmas holidays.
Starkvllle is a hamlet three miles
from Lsesburg, the county seat Of Lee
county.
Sheriff ovsrpowersd.
The party cut all wires leading north
from Sylvester and the fate OF the me-
groes was not definitely known until
hours after they had been lynched.
At about 10 o'clock last night. Sher-
iff L. A. Potts and his jailer at Syl-
vester were awakened by four or Ave
men. who announced that they had
captured negro and wanted to place
him In jail
bound with ropes. Suspecting moth
ing the officers watched the men an
they calmly removed the mans bonds.
Suddenly the visitors seized the officers
and took the keys to the cells Auto.
mobiles then appeared bearing other
men who Joined those in tho jail. The
negroes were rushed out and bundled
into the machines.
The officers were unable TO telephone
ahead to stop the lynohing party De-
cause several wires had bean cut.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-01-21

Ell Paso, Tex, Jan. 21.-Officials Of
the de facto Mexican government here
had not received confirmation Of the
reported capture Of Francisco Villa.
A positive denial that the rebel leader
had been taken near San Geronimo was
received from Luis Herrera, Car
rama commander at Chihuahua City.
Mexican officials were engaged in
an effort to secure further information
concerning basis of the rumors.
1t was reported last night that Villa
had been captured at Hacienda San
Geronimo by Carranza forces under
General Cavazos, according to a pri-
vate telegram from Chihuahua City
received here. It could not be con-
frmed. The telegram came from the
source that first reported the massacre
of Americans at Santa Ysabel. Cava-
EOS was last reported to be bringing
prisoners from Guerrero to Chihuahua.
A message announcing Villas cap
ture also has been received at the Of
fee Of the American smelling and Re-
1ning Company.
Messages from chihuahua City con-
f1rming reports OF the capture Of Villa
stated that a number of bandits who
participated in the Santa Ysabel mas
sacre were also captured and are bea
ing brought to Chihuahua City for
execution.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-01-21
Vienna Announces Negotia'
tions With Montenegro
Have Not Ended.
HOPES TROOPS WILL
LAY DOWN ARMS
Admits Montsnssrin Soldiers Still Bat
Hing For Their Country - Belgian
Government issues Statement Re-
sardins Ruin Wrought by German
Armies in Various cities-itaIy Ad.
mits War Has Been Long and Hard.

Vienna, Jan. 20, via London, Jan. IL.
-Itf IS announced here that the press
reports that Montenegro has discon-
tinued peace negotiations are un-
founded. It is stated that as yet the
laying down Of arms demanded by
Austria has not been completed by the
Montenegrins and that until this is
done by all the Montenegrin troops,
peace conditions will not be discussed
The conditions have not yet been
stated as the Austro-German peace
commissioner. Otto, formerly Austrian
minister at Gettinje, is still en- route
for that city and arrived at Servatevo
today. It is added that several days
will still be required before all the
Montenegrin troops will come in from
the hills and surrender. Only then are
the actual negotiations to begin. What
the Austro- ro-Hungarian terms will be,
Z It is stated here. can not yet be pub
lished. but they will include the re-
tention Of Mont Lovcen.
EA Rome dispatch of yesterday said
Montenegro had Informed Italy offi-
cially that hostilities with Austria had
been resumed over the entire front.
The foregoing Vienna dispatch also
under Yesterdays date may have been
filed before the time Of the announce
ment credited by Rome to the Monte
Gesr;n goveTnmeut.l
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-01-21
rAMA PLAhs PACKING alANT.
Commercial Club Considers Propose
Of Hooper and Frodsviol<son,

Commercial Club Considers Proposal
Of Hooper and Fvsdssio&son.
Tama, Jan. 21.-The plans for sssRb-
fishing q packing plant In Tama are
we'll under way and every booster has
his shoulder to the wheel pushing for
the success of the best industrial pro-
position perhaps that was offered to
any ambitious city. George Hooper
and Fred Frederickson. who are TamA
county men and who have large prop
erty holdings in this county. met with
the Tama Commercial Club at a spe-
cial meeting and at this meeting the
proposition was discussed and found
q very good one. indeed. especially
from the standpoint of what Fred
erickson and Hooper are willing to do,
The gist Of the proposition is as
follows:
The authorized capital stock Of the
company will be 100000.
Operations will begin when $4,000
worth of stock is subscribed.
Messrs. Frederickson and Hooper
will put in $25,000.
All the stock will be common stock.
which will give each stockholder an
equality with every other stoclsholder.
There will be no discrimination be-
tween stockholders, for there will be
stockholders of only one kind, all on
an equal basis.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-01-21

sands of civilians, Including women.
rushed the railway station and confis-
Gated many crates of potatoes and
olives awaiting shipment. In a potato
riot at Pilhel. mob. armed with clubs
and knives, charged the residence 4of
the chief magistrate. Scores were
wounded when troops dispersed them.
The haste with which the Spanish
army Is being re-equipped with guns
and ammunition Is a matter Of concern
In allied capitals.
On Dec. 8 Gibraltar cablegram to
the United Press, said that great sig-
nificance" was attached to an order 10
so, 900 Spanish carbineers to surrender
Mauser rifles Tor new Remingtons. and
to the fact that q large number Of
Spanish recruits were constantly train
ing.
Investigation on the same day dis
closed that a Spanish commission was
in New York buying millions OF rounds
Of ammunition and contracting for
rifles and field artillery. 1t was stated
at the Spanish consulate that the pur-
chases were being made as q step in
defensive preparedness"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-01-21
coNscRI11IoN BILL PASSED.
Commons Adopt Measure Amid Great
Enthusiasm.

-
Enthusiasm. .
London, Jan. 21-The military SER
vice bill passed thru the committee of
the house of commons at II o'clock
last night amid loud cheers.
Walter Hume Long, president of the
local government board in speech
closing the discussion, said he desired
to remove the impression that under
this bill the government was creating
great monster in the form of mill
tary machine which would grab at any
man coming within it's scope.
MT Bonar Law then expressed the
grateful thanks of himself and Mr.
Long to> all sections for the restraint
shown in committee.
John Dillon, nationalist, added that
he had never seen bill which might
easily have led to passionate, heated
debate conducted thru the house
with greater skill or In a more con-
ciliatory manner.
There will be no inquiry at present
into the imputations upon British COM
manders at Gallipoli contained in
Gen. Ian Hamilton's dispatch on the
landing at Suvla Bay.
Replying in the house of commons
to John Redmond who urged an in
vestigation, Premier Asquith said the
government had decided it to be inn
practicable under present conditions,
but that everything was being done
to assure an adequate inquiry. in the
! due course.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-01-21
RICH LUM1ERMAN SLAIN.
Nephew and Companion Arrested Afte
y Body Il Found. -. Z. .4s !.

Nephew and Companion Arrested After
Body 10 Found. = @ !.
Grand Rapids. Mich, Jan. 21.-When
Edward F. lille went to the home Of
Frank NJ. Sprague, wealthy lumber
man, yesterday afternoon to see him on
business, he found Sprague dead.
Sprague's body was lying in the kitch-
en-. The fingers clutched q newspaper
of Tuesdays issue. The skull was
fractured and near by under kitchen
cabinet was found potato masher
with which it is believed the crime
was committed.
Robbery is thought to have been
the motive, as the pockets of Sprague's
clothing were turned inside out.
Sprague was known to carry large
sums of money and $500 which he re-
ceived on mortgage transaction Mon
day could not be found.
Lawrence Page. a, nephew of
Sprague, and George Jaeger, a com :
panion OF Page, were arrested last
night in connection with the crime
Sprague had been separated from his
wife and Monday they discussed a
reconciliation. Yesterday she went 70
his home to look over some furniture.
She remained there for half an hour
without realizing that his body lay in
the kitchen.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-01-21
MoNARcHs FELIciToUs.
Kaiser William and King Ferdinand
Exchange Compliments.

Kaiser William and King Ferdinand
Exchange Compliments.
London, Jan. 21.-A Reuter- dispatch
from Amsterdam says that at the ban
quet given in Nish on Tuesday last
on the occasion Of the presence there
or Emperor William and King Ferdi-
iand OF Bulgaria both monarchs de-
iivered addresses. King Ferdinand
thanked the emperor for his visit.
'sThe world learned to know with
surprise and admiration the strength
Of Germany and Of her allies" said the
king. "and believes in the invincibility
Of the German army under the guild
ancS and leadership Of its emperor"
d1mperor William In his address
\ tsia.Sked King Ferdinand for the ap-
Bointment as chief Of the Twelfth Bal
kan Infantry regiment.
"Your words prove" said Emperor
SWilliam, chat we In estimating this
hour, are filled with the same feeling.
Challenged by our enemies we and our
loyal allies have been struck at the
very front of our strength. We found
hard fight with soon spread further.
When Turkey, threatened by the same
enemies, Joined US, and by stubborn
fighting reassured her worlds position.
your majesty's prudence recognized
that the hour had come to bring for
ward your own good claims and to
smooth the way for your country to q
glorious future.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-01-21
KEEPING TAB ON yAouis.
Employers Must Furnish carranz
With Names Monthly.

Employers Must Furnish carranza
With Names Monthly.
Washington, Jan. 21.-Employers of
Indians in the Yaqui valley, Sonora,
have been ordered by the carranza
government to submit monthly re-
port giving the names Of their work.
men to enable military authorities to
keep check on those who hide their
guns one day while employed in the
fields and disappear into the lines Of
the rebels the next. Failure to submit
such a report, according to advices to
The state department., from the west
coast Of Mexico, is punishable by a
years imprisonmei 1. The state gov
ernmen. for the same raason is TAX
Ing a census Of all Indians In the towns
and country around Gua:nas.
Additioral troops have been moved
into posltioa for the camp, 'Rn against
the Indians. Reports to tire depart
n ent sail that a train Of thirty five
cars Of provisions f1r the troops in
the field had been sent from Hermo-
sillo.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-01-21
IN DEFENSE OF Won PAPEN.

German Agency Says Innocence Will
4 Be Shown in Published Documents.
Berlin, by wireless to Sayville, Jan.
21.AAnother statement in defense OF
Captain Won Papen, former German
military attache at Washington. was
made today by the Overseas News
Agency, which says:
"a wireless dispatch from England
says the letters, checks and vouchers
which were taken from Won Papen by
the British at Falmouth in violation OF
international law are to be published.
1t is to be hoped they will reproduce in
fac simile because it will then be evil
dent that Captain yon Papen never
made payment to Werner Horn, who
is accused of having attempted to blow
up Canadian railway bridge"
Referring to the British contention
that Won Papen's safe conduct did not
include personal belongings, the agency
said:
Germany will regret that it was not
known before for in that case the ar
chives Of the British embassy might
have been seized after the beginning of
the war"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-01-21
MANY CITIES FLOODED.
Damage in Des 'Pisines and Fox Rive
VaIIeys ID Enormous.


Z Chicago, Jan. N.-Rivers thruout
northern Illinois, swollen by the rain
which fell almost continuously thru
out the night, today overflowed their
banks and inundated a score Of cities
and villages. No loss Of life was re-
ported, but the property damage was
estimated at several hundred thousand
dollars.
All thru the Des PLANES river valley
the entire country was flooded. Sheets
Of water spread over western suburbs
Of Chicago.
Aurora and Elgin on the Fox river
reported high water and much dam
age.
Southeastern Iowa and northwestern
Missouri were also in the rain belt
which came up from Texas.
Flood waters sweeping down the
Fox river and the Illinois river drove
residents in low lying districts in
Ottawa, Marseilles and Utica from
their homes.
Ice jams at points in the rivers
damned the waters and threatened
bridges.
Six Of the seven artesian wells which
furnish Aurora's water supply had
been cut off at noon by inundations
from the Fox river. A warning was
sent thruout the Fox river valley ad-
vising inhabitants to prepare for high
water that might sweep away their
homes.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-01-21
Peace Ju,1keting Has
It's Hard Roads, Ford
Delegates Learr,

The Hague, Holland, Jan. 21.-
After being detained for nearly
week by the German military au-
thorities, who had refused per-
mission to cross Germany, thirty
three Scandinavian members of
the Ford peace expedition reached
their homes today, 1t is announced
here. It is added that their deten-
tion. besides being extremely an
noying, caused particular. hard
ship to several who had duties to
perform at home.
Carl Linhagen, mayor Of Stock
holm and senior member of the
Swedish parliament, was forced to
miss five of the only six days in
the year during which he may in
troduce bills in the Swedish par
Lament. Mr.. Bergman, Of Stock
holm, was forced to miss an i'm
portant series of lectures at the
university. Mrs. Elizabeth Waern
Bugge, who had just been ap-
pointed to a responsible position,
was unable to begin her duties.
Secretary Bondo, Of the Danish
delegation, was needed for a posi-
ton recently conferred upon him
In Iceland and now sees his posi-
ton jeopardized by his inability to
obey call from the government.
F'anny Schnelle, town councillor Of
Bergen, learner that her beautiful
old home was destroyed in the
Bergen fire and that her mother
had been in serious danger from
the flames but was fortunately
rescued.
The American members and al
ternates of the neutral conference,
who had their preparations for de-
parture made several days ago,
and had been awaiting ruling by
the German authorities, were in
formed today that they, will be
permitted to pass thru German
territory in a sealed car on their
: way to Stockholm.
The Scandinavian .electing com
mittees have nominated their can
didates and alternates for mem
bership of the neutral conference,
and the Dutch committees will
make their appointments tomor-
row a.r
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-01-21
HAMMERsrElN A BANKRUPT.

Forced Into Bankruptcy.
New York, Jan. 21.-Oscar Hammer
stein, former grand opera impressario.
was adjudicated bankrupt today by
an order signed by Federal Judge
Mayer The order, which directed him
to appear for examination before
referee, follows his failure to answer
an involuntary petition in bankruptcy,
filed Jan. 4, by creditors.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-01-21
Renew Submarine Activities.

New York, Jan. 21.-Evidence of re-
cent submarine activity in the Medi-
terranean was given by officers of the
steamship Regina d'Italia, which ar
rived today from >Genoa and Naples.
On Jan. 5, while off the Corsican coast,
they, picked up wireless calls from a
French liner which was being chased
by U boat. No Indication of the
name of/the French ship was given.
Three days later the Italian steamer
received radio message from q Brit
ish or French cruiser, warning her Of
submarines.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-01-21
HOUSE REACHES PARIS.
President Wilson'S Envoy Attracts
Much Interest in France.

Paris, Jan. 20.-ID Delayed. l--Col. e.
H House. accompanied by his wife.
is proceeding by automobile from Bou-
logne to Paris, and Is expected here
tonight Or tomorrow morning. Colonel
and Mrs. House will be the guests Of
william o. sharp, the American am,
bassador to France. n
According to present rarrangements'
Colonel House viii leave here FOR
switzerland IN Sunday to vfsi. Berlin
and Vienna. He ID to return IN two
or three weeks and then INSET the Inn
portant perS0naEe Of the French gov-
ernment. The French press Is mani
festing much interest = his rnission. !.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-01-21
CHINA DELAYS
ENVIRONMENT
Postpones Coronation Of Yuan Shi kai
"a Because Of Revolutionary Uprisings
in Southern Province - May Not
Take Place For Months.

Peking, Jan. 21.-The coronation OF
Yuan Shi Kai as emperor Of China
has been postponed indefinitely.
The foreign office notified the vari-
GUS legations today that the Chinese
government has decided that the en-
thronement would take place early in
February but that Yuan Shi Kai had
issued an order canceling the arrange
ments in view OF the disturbances in
Yunnan province. No intimation was
given az to when the enthropement
will take place. ~
Government officials estimate that
not more than six months will be re-
quired to quiet the disturbances in the
south.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-01-21
GREEK KING PREslpEs.

Offieiates at cerenony Of elessina of
- Waters at Piraaus, gs
8 Athens, Jan. 10. via Paris JAN. 20.
fTDelayed.l-King Constantine, ac-
..npanied by Crown Prince George
I'D Princes Nicholas ana Alexander,
lcseted this morning onzthe occa sion
= the> festival Of the Epiphany At tho
Horemony Of the blessing OF the wa
Aers at Piraeus. On . like occasion q
year ago NJ. venizelos had presided 1t
the function. 81
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-01-21
Indians Being subdusd.

Guaymas, Mexico, Jan. 20, by radio
to San Diego, CAL. Jan. 21.-The cam
paign against the Yaqui Indians is now
progressing iavorably ana latest re-
ports state that Carranza troops have
occupied Yaaui stronghold at Los
Palares and in skirmish near San
Javier succeeded in driving of de-
tached band ct the Indlsns and cap
turing 300 head Of cattle and 100
horses
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-01-21

the total booty of the Teutonic allies
during seventeen months of war Is
summed up in Vienna as follows:
Nearly 100000 prisoners, 10000
guns and 10000 machine guns, while
100000 square kilometers Of enemy
territory has been occupied.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-01-21
] RUIN ~ BELGIUM.
Government Issues Report on Houses
Burned by Germans.

Government Issues Report on Houses
! Burned by Germans.
y Paris, Jan. ia dis
patch from Havre says that a report
has just been issued by the Belgian
government giving the number Of
houses in the various provinces Of Bel
gium which the report says were
burned by the Germans. The follow
Ing figures are given:
Brabant, 6,821; Liege, 2,703; Ant
swerp, 1,s00; Malines, 1,74s; Dinant,
.2.232; Namur, /, ,M0; Philippeville,
1901; Huy. 255; verviers, 5s1; Wa
remme, 16; Turnhout, 40; total, 1s.207.
The figures for Flanders are not yet
obtafnable.
An Athens dispatch to the Havas
Agency OF yesterdays date says the
Serbian premier accompanied by sew
eral ministers, has arrived at Corfu,
as well as 200 Serbian officers and SOL
tiiens. The local authorities acting in
conjunction with the forces Of occupa-
tion have made Preparations for their
Accommodations.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-01-21
SPAIN MAY SEIZE PORTUGAL.
Allies Fear Alfonso 10 Plotting Down.
fall Of NoiQhbor.

i,
London Jan. 21.-Every move by
the Spanish government is being
watched closely by the allies. it was
learned yesterday. in view Of growing
conditions Of unrest In Portugal.
Tho officially discredited. the -u-
NOR persists In London that Spain is
making secret preparations to invade
Portugal II she believes England has
her hands full. Such q course would
range King Alfonso beside the kaiser
as an enemy OF the allies.
Private adyices from Portuguese
cities described internal conditions as
growing worse. No claim was made,
however, that Spanish agents were re-
sponsible.
Eighty thousand ,workmen at Oporto
are still on strike, It was reported. Agi-
tators are working in Lisbon, where
trouble Is expected.
At Portalsgro recently several thou-
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-01-21

El Paso, Tex, Jan. 21.-Denial
from Carranza official sources that
Francisco Villa had been captured
as reported from Chihuahua was
supplemented today by statements
from Villa partisans here alleged
to be based on reliable information
that he and several hundred follow.
ers were safe in tho Tarahumaro
mountains, west Of Guerrero.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-01-21
EFFORTS At RESCUE FAIL.
Further Attempts Made TO Reach Sail.
ors Marooned on Fire Island.

Anchorage. Alaska. Jan. 21.-F'urther
attempts were to be made today, If
possible, to rescue men marooned by an
ice field on Fire Island. Two attempts
made yesterday to cross the channel to
the island failed because Of high winds
and drifting ice.
1t is persistantly reported that the
marooned men are Captain Cramer and
his crew of three Of the launch Trav-
eler, which has not been heard of since
leaving Seldova for Anchorage soon
after Christmas.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-01-21
RIVER OVERFLOWS:
JOLIET ENGULFED

Water Five Feet Deep in Streets Of
Lower Sections of City and 1000 Per-
sons Arc Driven From Homes--Fiood
Causes Suspension Of Business at
Roekd.''.
Joliet: ILL.,, jan sl,--FIoods zoGnsed BY
heavy rains and the resultant oye-flow-
;sns Of 'tle Dee6 PiaalsssFivsr sngu,fed
Joliet today. driving . aHthousand per-
sons in the lower parts Of the city. from
their homes. Water ran Ave feet deep
In the streets.
Rockdale, a manufacturing town
southwest Of here, reported six feet OF
water in the streets and business was
suspended.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-01-21
BOMB PLOT IS rHwARrED.
Brooklyn Bridge or Municipal Building
Believed Marked For Destruction.

New York. Jan. 21.-The police an
nounoed today that with the arrest
last night Of Michael Grassland. while
carrying a suitcase containing bombs,
they believed they had thwarted a plan
to blow up the Brooklyn bridge or the
new municipal building. .Grassiano was
arrested after he had been trailed from
the municipal building to the bridge.
The bomb was found to be constructed
so as to explode with tremendous
force.