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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-25

London, Aug. %. Eight persons
were killed and thirty-six injured in
the Zeppelin raid last night, it was an
nounced officially today. One hundred
bombs were dropped. One Zeppel:n
reached the outskirts Of London.
( London, Aug. 25.-Details of the raid
by hostile airships which crossed the
east and southeast coasts of EnglanC
early this morning show that nine per-
sons are reported to have been injured
some mortally. Other damage by the
raiders is declared to have been slight
The announcement says:
six hostile airships raided the east
and southeast coast of England at in
tervals between midnight and 3 o'clock
this morning. The fleet carried out
short inroads over the coast. The mum
Der OF bombs dropped by the raiders
has not yet been ascertained Several
bombs were reported directed at ships
at sea. The damage done was slight.
I'm one locality railroad station and
some houses were damaged and some
horses killed.
THE. total casualties have not yet
been reported. To date nine persons
are reported injured, some fatally.
"Anti-air craft guns came into action
at certain points, both on land and
from ships at sea. Some Of the air
craft went up in pursuit. One aero
plane succeeded in firing at a raider
at close range, but she eluded her pur-
suer in the Clouds"
The statement adds:
$50 far as ascertained forty bombs
were dropped. An electric power sta
tion was slightly damaged and engin-
eering works were somewhat damaged
by fire. Several small fires occurred
and several persons were rescued from
positions of danger by firemen.
"One airship was fired upon, which
Immediately altered it's course.
Some of our airmen went up in pur-
suit and one airman succeeded in firing
at the raider at close range
Fatalities Reported.
According to dispatch to the Ex-
change Telegraph Company today three
persons were killed in a raid on the
southeast coast of England. At another
place on the coast many bombs were
dropped. One fell into railroad sta
ton yard.
A Central News dispatch says there
was great excitement at town on the
Thames when news was received of the
approach OF Zeppelin. After hover
ing over the town for some time 1t
passed toward the west.
Shortly afterward series OF explo-
sions shook buildings and lighted the
sky.
This dispatch indicates that Zeppel-
ms which visited England last night
may have appeared In the vicinity of
London. which is on the Thamas sixty
miles from It's meuth. The course OF
the a.rship referred to was in the d.
rection Of London.1
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-25
Deutschland 10 Return to U. S.

Berlin, via Sayville, Aug. 25.-Prep-
arations for another voyage OF the SUD
marine Deutschland to the United
States are we'll unde. way. The amount
of cargo is. now larger than had neen
expected. the Overseas News Agency
say. All the members Of the crew
hav, expressed readiness to sign for
the VOYAGE
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-25
willehad Reaches New London.

New London, Conn. Aug. 2o.-The
German steamer Willehad, which was
interned at Boston at the outbreak OF
the war, and which sailed from Bos-
ton yesterday by way OF Cape Cod
canal. arrived here this morning. A
heavy fog held up the steamer during
the night. The weather cleared at
daybreak and the vessel proceeded
here, coming to the new state pier. on
which are new storage sheds OF the
Eastern Forwarding Company the
American agency for the German line
Of German submarine merchantmen.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-25
A Witty Colonial Dame,

The women of the olden days in
our country we're not lacking in
mother wit. A host who was carving
a pig at dinner more than a hun
dred years ago. took rib of the pig
and. holding It up before the ladies,
said: Ladies. believe that this Is
what the first Of your sex was made
Of"
Eyes, it was" calmly replied one OF
the ladies' 'and from very much the
same kind Of a ritier"-Christian
Herald.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-25
COMPLAIN OF WIRE RATES.

Commercial Gable Company Files
Charges Against Western Union.
Washington, Aug. 25.-The CONNER
cial Gable Company complained to the
interstate commerce commission today
that the Western Union Telegraph
Company charges full rates for deliver
ing deferred cablegrams to interior
points with which the commercial COM
pany does not connect but only charges
half rates to the Marconi Wireless
Company and the Central and South
American Telegraph Company. Repa-
ration OF $S,a00 is asked. 1t also is al
legged that the Western Union charges
the French Cable Company full rates.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-25
CONGRESS MAY QUIT
AT END OF WEEK
Democrats Hope to Force Adjournment
by Next Friday or Saturday - Pro-
posed Tax on Life Insurance Policies
Eliminated by Senate Committee.

WASHINGTON, Aug. >25.-Administra-
ton leaders in congress were today
planning adjournment next Friday or
Saturday. Senator Simmons, chairman
of the finance committee. said he be-
seen developments arose.
Democrats Of the senate finance COM
mittee today, In yielding to protests
from all parts OF the country. struck
out Of the emergency revenue bill the
proposed stamp tax on insurance poll
icies. which proposed tax of one half
cent on each. dollar Of premiums on all
policies, including life insurance,
Senator Gallinger. republican leader
and one Of the "old guard told the
senate today, during debate on the rev.
enue bill. that former Speaker Cannon
was the Jonah upon whom the insur-
gent wing of the republicans heaped
blame/ for their complaint against the
Dingley tariff and that the late Senator
Aldrich was chosen by them as his
confederate for attack and defamation
The republican leader defended both
Representative Cannon and Senator
Aldrich.
AS far back as 1896, he declared. GER
tain politicians began to plant the seed
of discomfort to break down the pro-
tective tariff policy Of the republican
party and discredit the acknowledged
leaders of that party"
Men who called themselves repub-
licans," he said, gave currency to the
startling and falsely theory that the
increased cost OF living was due to ex-
cessive rates provided by the Dingley
tariff"
Democratic senate leaders announced
today their intention to pass the gen.
eral deficiency bill when It comes from
the house next Tuesday and then pass
the revenue bill and adjourn.
Il believe efforts will be made to
bring up the immigration bill and the
corrupt practices bill" said Mr.. Sim
mons, but believe congress Will ad-
joIrn as soon as 1t Is discovered those
measures will provoke long debate"
Republican and democratic leaders
called absentees to have a quorum in
the house Tuesday to discuss the re-
manning business.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-25
Railroads in Canada.

The increase Of railway mileage III
Canada for the year ended June 80,
1915. was 4,7s7 miles. bringing the total
railway mileage of the Dominion up to
35,5S2 miles. The increase during the
last twelve years has been 81 per cent
In addition to the lines completed
there were, on June 80, 1915. 1,Is1
miles OF railway contracted for, and
432 miles completed. but not yet classi-
fed as under operation.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-25
U, s, 70 Ratify Treaty,

Washington, Aug. 25.-Rejection by
the Danish upper house Of parliament
Of the proposal to sell the Danish
West Indies to the United States, will
not delay efforts here to ratify as soon
as possible the treaty for the sale of
the islands.
A meeting Of the foreign relations
committee was called for today to
further consider the proposed treaty.
The treaty providing for the pur-
chase Of the Danish West Indies was
considered by the senate foreign rela-
tions committee. Data relating to for
eign concessions there, members say,
demands careful examination, and the
committee will not act hurriedly.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-25
4 T.utonic Offensive Repu,.ed.

Petrograd, Aug. 25. Austro- Ger
man forces before Kovel in volhynia,
attempted to take the offensive yester-
day bat were repulsed, the war office
statement says.
In the region Of the village Of
Sabilki. the Germans on Wednesday
evening let loose cloud Of poisonous
gas. AT midnight Thursday, in the
region Of Tsirin. the enemy, after a
fierce artillery bombardment, launched
an attack on our trenches. He was
stopped by our advanced posts:
In the direction Of Kovel the enemy
made attempts to resume the offensive
but was repulsed."
The new offensive movement Of the
Russians In southern Turkish Armenia
is being developed energetically. The
war office report says:
The offensive west of Lake Van, is
continuing. In the direction of Mosul,
we are pursuing the remnant of the
dispersed Turkish divisions"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-25
IsLANDERs FAVOR SALE.
L LEGISLATURE Of Danisi, West Indies
Uraes N Mother Country Make Transfer

LoQlSlASUr0c OF OdVuvF "SSt Uo'0S
Urges N Mother Country Make Transfer.
ST. Thomas, Danish West Indies,
Aug. 25!-In Resolutions adopted, to-
day the Legislature urged: upor the
Danish government the expediting OF
negotiations for the sale Of the islands
to the United States. The transfer o.
the islands to the United States as
speedily as possible sis earnestly re-
quested of the mother country"
The resolutions follow: T..
GAS constantly recurring sale nego-
tiations paralyze all enterprises in st.
Thomas and great depression with a
public deficit and private misery has
already been caused by the war and
by disappointment from the Panama
canal, the mother country is earnestly
requested to hasten the present nego-
tiations and implored not to reject the
sale unless the entire nation demands
it and be willing to take the conse-
quences afterward."
The resolutions which were adopted
unanimously were cabled to the finance
minister Of Denmark
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-25
cotton Returned 10 pri.or.

Fort Madison. Aug. 25.-Peter Cot
ton. the Dubuque forger. who several
weeks ago escaped from custody on the
streets of Des Moines, after having
broken his parole. and who later was
recap;ared ct Indianapolis, was saSiiay
returned to the penitentiary by Parole
Agent Lancelot.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-25
Tribute 10 Terrv'a Crew.

Washington, Aug. 25.-ln an official
statement today the navy department
paid tribute to the valor Of the fire
and engine room crews of the de-
stroyer Terry, who braved death tc
save their ship when she struck a reef
on the Dominican coast several mon tbs
ago. The Terry finally went down in
shoal water. but will be raised and
brought to the Norfolk yard for re-
pairs.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-25
EMBARGO on American Glass,

Pittsburgh, Aug. e5.-Glass manu-
facturers in this district were notified
by London agents that an order In
council has been issued placing an en-
barge on American table glassware.
Pittsburgh has always sold consid-
cradle quantities Of tableware In Eng
land
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-25
Order inventory Of secur;ties.

Ss0os suvSuSOVy " SoCuVSSI0Ss
Berlin. Aug. 25.-The German federal
council has ordered a general inventory
of foreign securities held by Germany
or deposited in foreign countries. Spe-
cial care is beingg taken to make the in
ventory as complete as possible. The
inventory has been directed with Ger
man currency and foreign trade inter-
ests in mind.
SS.ae .aet,l1tGN1SYCt91SlxE2 y,
Stops Norris Moran Fight.
Oklahoma City, Okla, Aug. >25.-At-
torney General Freeling today issued
Instructions to the sheriff, county at
torney and the mayor OF Tulsa, not to
allow the Morris-M Moran fight scheduled
for Labor Day to take place. Accord
ing, to the attorney general the stag
ing of the fight would be in direct vio-
lation of state laws.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-25
Detain Suspicious Characters.

Fort Madison, Aug. 25.-Efforts to
fix the responsibility for the recent
poisoning of horses consigned to the al
He'd armies, were resumed today when
the Atchison & Topeka railroad took
steps to detain all suspicious persons
found near the stations between here
and the British remount station at La
throp.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-25

board Of managers, gave out state
ment In which he declared that, instead
of earning a return on the increased in
vestment, the roads have earned no re-
turn whatever on the new capital en-
ployed during the last eight years,
amounting to over s4,O00.0O0,00
He claimed that the eight hour day
which would cost $52.000.00O additional
would seriously affect the credit Of the
railroads."
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-25
Mexico Planning Elections.

ment OF interior is formulating de-
cree calling congressional elections. 1t
probably will not be issued until all
returns are in from the municipal
elections to be held Sept. 8. Those
elected under this decree will orga-
nize a constitutional assembly to con-
slider reforms in the constitution.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-25
MANUFACTURER. Arc Concerned.

n lWAuUIdCeUTerS MO VV"SeTT0u'
Des Moines. Aug. 25. - George
Wrightman, president Of the National
Federation Of State Manufacturers
Associations, today issued q call for
conference to be held in Chicago
next Tuesday to discuss the situation
brought about by the threatened rail-
road strike The action was taken at
the request Of the Illinois association.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-25
Revenue Agent Fatally Wounded

Lynchburg Va, Aug 25.-In an en-
counter with alleged liquor smugglers
yesterday. Just across the North Car
olina boundary from Stuart, Va. Rev
e..ue Agent B. n. Mays was shot and
probably fatally wounded and William
Smith, one of the alleged smugglers,
was also shot. James and Fletcher
Smith, nephews Of the wounded man.
escaped unhurt
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-25
PREPARE FOR ENcAMPMENr.
Executive Officers Of G. A. r. Arri>
at Kansas City.

Kansas City, Aug. 25.-Chief execu-
tive officers Of the Grand Army of the
Republic arrived today preparatory
to opening the national headquarters
tomorrow Of the veterans organiza-
ton. e. r. Monfort, commander in
chief and John M. Adams, adjutant
general, were among those reaching
here today. Members Of the local COM
mittees say the reunion will be at
tended by about $4,000 persons
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-25
Italian Landing combleted,

Z Paris, Aug. 23.-The landing Of
Italian troops at saloniki has been
completed. says an official statement
today, and the transports which
brought the men have returned to
Italy.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-25
eerman suoar Yield Iarns.

Berlin. via Sayville Aug. G5.--Ger-
many''s sugar production this year will
exceed that of 1915, according to statis-
tics now available by about 100000
tons. The yield indicated between
100000 and 100000 tons.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-25
New Haitien constabuI.ry Forme

Washington. aug. 90. Thirty nine
commissioned and thirty nine nom
commissioned marine corps officers
were selected by the navy department
today to head the Haitien constabu!-
ary provided by the recent treaty to
enforce peace In the troubled republic
and enable the early withdrawal of the
marine forces now there. As soon as
possible the American officers Will b.
withdrawn
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-25
Bulgarian Center YieId..

London, Aug. 25.-Successes against
the Bulgarians all along the line on
the Serbian front in Macedonia, are
reported in the Serbian official state
ment OF Aug. %. The statement de-
clares that the Bulgarian center was
yielding and that the positions pre-
viousfy designated for Serbian occu-
patton were being seized and held by
Serbian troops. The statement says:
~on the right wing there has been
an artillery duel. Our offensive is de-
velnniAg successfully in the center and
the BuJgarians are being pushed back
gradually toward the frontier. We
captured 20S men Of the Third Bull
garian division.
"Au the enemy's counter attacks In
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-25
Russian Advance Resuned

Petrograd, Aug. 25.-It is announced
that the Russians have resumed their
advance along the entire Asiatic front.
The Turks have evacuated Bitlis.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-25

London. Aug. 25.-Off:cial announce.
ment was made today that after hard
fighting on the Somme front the
British lines have been advanced sew.
eral hundred yards in the vicinity of
Delville wood.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-25
EPIDEMIC LESS SERIOUS.
Notable Decrease In Deaths and Mum
ber Of New Cases.

New York, Aug. 25.-The epidemic OF
infantile paralysis showed another
drop today in the number of new cases
and deaths reported an dhealth experts
were more confident that the disease
was being controlled.
During the twenty-fo four hours ending
at 10 a. m. there were only twenty two
deaths and ninety-four new cases, the
lowest number In a month. Yesterday
there were thirty -one deaths and 109
new cases.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-25
Bad Weather Check. Italian.

Rome. Aug. 25.-The new attack Of
the Italians in the Dolomitz, on the
northern part Of the front, is being
hindered by unfavorable weather con-
ditions, but some further progress is
reported.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-25
Raise Great Relief .Fund.

Berlin. Aug. 25.-The amount raised
Dy German municipalities for relief of
families Of soldiers has reached about
1000 100000 marks. The federal treas
ury will turn over the municipalities at
q later date about 10000, 900 marks
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-25
HOUSE ACCEPTS ARMY BILL.
Measure Goes to President With Re
vision of Articles of War.

Washington. Aug. 25.-The army APP
preparation bill, vetoed by Presiden,
Wilson because of provisions in It's re.
vision Of the articles of war, was ac-
cepted by the house today with re-
vision approved by the war depart
ment and now goes to the presiden,
again for his signature.
Chairman Hay, Of the military COM
mittee, author Of the provision which
drew the veto, made no fight.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-25
Admit Fall 81 Maurepa..

Berlin, Aug. 25.-The capture OF
Maurepas on the Somme front is re-
corded in the official announcement OF
today.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-25
RELIEVE COAST PATROL.
Reserve 6attlsships For Service o
Mexican Coasts.

Washington, Aug. 25.-Continued
quiet on both Mexican coasts has re-.
suited in the withdrawal of the de-
stroyer tender Dixie from the eastern
coast and other vessels will be relieved
soon.
A plan is being worked out by the
navy department whereby reserve
naval battleships will be used to
maintain the peace time naval
strength in Mexican waters.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-25
Declare German Efforts to
Retake Village Are
Fruitless.
ALLIES PUSH LINES
CLOSE TO COMPLIES
Fifth Division Of Bavarian Reserves
and First Division Of Prussian Guards
Placed in the Line Against the
French Between Hardecourt and
cIsry-Petrosrad Claims Rspu,se Of
Austro- German Attacks at koveI.

The official statement from Ber-
lin today admits the capture Of
4 Maurepas by the French.
The British on the Somme front
have pushed further along the
Longueval- -Bapaume foad, advanc-
ing their lines several hundred
yards.
On the Austrian frontier, the
italians report progress.
Altho the Germans made q
heavy attack last night in the
Maurepas sector north OF the
Somme. the French hold on
Maurepas village as reported last
night, has not been shaken, ac-
cording to this afternoons report.
Dispatches from Petrograd an
snounce that the Russians have re-
sumed their advance along the en-
tire Turkish front. The evacuation
Of Bitlis, twelve miles southeast of
Lake Van, by the Turks. is now
reported.
AT least one Zeppelin engaged
last night over England worked
well inland and dispatches indi-
cate that the aircraft have ap-
peared over London.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-25
SUB" bremen
CAUGHT IN NET?
.
British Merchant Marine
Officer Announces Cap.
ture of German Ship.
VESSEL NETTED IN
STRAITS OF DOVER

Thirtyfi five Members Of Crew Taken
Prisoners and Two Lost, According
to Statement-Silence Of London At.
tributed to Desire to Capture Sister
Ship Now on Way to United States
Deutschland Preparing to Return.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-25

Paris, Aug. 25.-The complete occu-
patton Of Maurepas brings the French
and English advance lines on the
Somme within two miles Of Combles,
the advance on which is greatly aided
BY this forward movement. Maurepas
formed one Of the principal points on
the highway to Bapaume,- and also
was : strategic base, by reason Of its
domination Of the region toward the
south. 5 n ,tsssas..
The Germans have placed on the
\ line against the French, between
Hardecourt and Clery, the NTH
division Of Bavarian reserves and the
first division Of the Prussian guards
This division Is commanded in person
by Prince Eitel Friedrich, second son
OF the German emperor, who took
part in the fighting at Maurepas
Guillemont, where the English have
made progress Is being defended by
Kaiser Wilhelm II regiment Of
Wuertemberg.
The statement says:
North OF the Somme our troops
consG-reated themselves during the
night north ~and northwest of
Maurepas. South OF the village the
Germans made a sharp counter attack
against hill No. 121 Moved down by
our artillery and machine gun fire. the
enemy was unable to approach our
lines and suffered heavy losses. Some
sixty prisoners, including two officers,
fell into our hands. The total Of un-
wounded prisoners taken in this sector
since yesterday is more than $50.
..Between Avre and the Aisne, the
artillery fighting was spirited in the
night, in the regions Of Roye, Lassigny
and Moulin Sous Toutvent."
! The French gains on the 'Somme
front in the vicinity of Maurepas, yes
terday were followed by a heavy Ger
man counter attack last night. The Of
fetal report today says the Germans
were repulsed with heavy loss.
The German assault was delivered
against hill No. 121. Heavy shelling Of
the German lines continues in the re-
gion OF Lassigny and Roye.
On the verdun front, the Germans
attacked Fleury in the night, but were
unsuccessful.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-25

the vicinity Of the frontier and on the
left wing were repulsed. The posi-
tiofis. chosen by our headquarters are
being occupied and held" g.s
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-25
NEWS OF THE DAY
T..R. BULLETIN.
The Meathsr.

Sun rises Aug. rs at 5:21: sets at 6:42.
Iowa--Partly cloudy tonight and
Saturday; not much change in tenn
perature.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-25
Zeppel;ns in Raid
Near London XIII
Eight, Wound Many

London, Aug. 25. Eight persons
were killed and thirty-six injured In
the Zeppelin raid last night, it was an
nounced officially today. One huadrsd
bombs were dropped. One Zeppelin
reached the outskirts Of London.