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The Washington herald., 1916-09-01
COAL FAMINE FEARED
If RAILROAD MEN QUIT

Washington faces a coal famine II the
threatened railroad strike Is not averted.
That little relief can be expected from
The Chesapeake and Ohio Canal, is the
opinion expressed by an official Of the
Consolidated Coal Company. This COM
Dany- controls the coal product of the
Cumberland district
Much coal Is transported to Washing
ton by way of the canal, but the amount
Is very small in proportion to that hauled
here by the railroads. A railroad strike
II is said would tie up the canal as all
coal must be hauled by rail from the
mines to the canal.
I'VE have tried to lay in a surplus, -
the official said. but at present we have
not enough coal in our dumps to last
over three days.
The Washington herald., 1916-09-01
CARRANZA TROOPS CAMP
NEAR PERSHING'S ARMY
CBy the International New. Ser

CBy the international News servfce.)
Headquarters American Punitive Expe-
ditton (by radio TO Columbus, n. Mex),
Aug. A-Three hundred Carranza troops,
under command Of Col. Ricad Cortinas,
Of the State of Durango, yesterday
moved into garrison at Casas Grandes,
five miles from Gen. Pershings head
quarters. and proceeded to establish out
post camps at Janos Rames and other
points in the vicinity.
Col. Francisco Saenz, the rural COM
mander, Is also in the district with his
men.
Reports indicate that the Carranzistas
are making an ostensible effort 10 drive
the rough element from the towns In
which they establish quarters.
The Washington herald., 1916-09-01
LAWYER SAYS SCHOOLS
SHOULD Defer OPENING
Warns of Paralysis in Letter to Com
missioners.

Health omcer Woodward, in discussing
the regulations sent TO the Commissioners
concerning infantile paralysis in the Dis
trict, stated that he wanted all persons
interested in the matter to express their
opinion to the Commissioners. Inasnuch
as people of the District must live under
the rules adopted by the Commission
ers and also owing to the fact that the
action Is merely "a fight in the dark" he
thinks that the people in general should
have voice in formulating a set of
rules which naturally will be severe,
II is understood that many people will
ADDRESS the Commissioners and undoubt-
The Washington herald., 1916-09-01

very low. and that about $1,000 would be
needed to carry on the work until the
War Department relieved them.
Through what agencies the War De-
partment will expend the g, 900 900 aps
propriated for the relief is not now
known. No family, under the bill, will re-
ceiver more than $50 a month, and no
family will receiver more than the en-
listed man was contributing before the
mobilization. The deepndent family is de-
fined in the bill as wife. children and
dependent mothers" excluding grand
mothers and other relatives. The Citizens
Welfare Association has been supporting
several grandmothers dependent upon
Guardsmen, and SIS the association will
disbsnd as soon as the War Department
relief becomes available, these will not
be provided for.
Another provision Of the bill is that
war brides" who married after July Is
will not be able to share in the benefits.
The Washington herald., 1916-09-01
PRESIDENT HAS POWER
TO OPERATE TRAINS

United States mail will be carried on
any trains that move after next Mon
day IL the threatened strike goes into
effect Postmaster General Burleson
made the above announcement yesterday
following a conference with President
Wilson and Chairman Adamson, Of the
Interstate Commerce Commission
There Is an old law enacted in 1862
which gives the President power to oper-
ate railroad trains In cases Of emergency
It was learned that II the employees Of
fer to run trains to carry the mails the
railroads viii be forced to furnish the
equipment.
The Washington herald., 1916-09-01
CANDY CLERK POSES
AS TEUTONIC NOBLE

New York, Aug. IA man who said
he was Herman saur. q years old. a
clerk. who had Just lost his Job in a
Brooklyn candy store, was arrested yes
terday In FordhAm Hospital for va
grancy after he had confessed that a
thrilling tale he told the police Of noble
birth and lost fortune wxx false.
saur was found Tuesday nirht by
Arthur p. Elliot, financial publisher, ly-
ing near the steps of the Elliot home, sp-
parently unconscious and suffering from
an abrasion on the head.
On arriving at the hospital be told the
police that he was Walter Won Bertsforo,
son of a German count, whose oil lands
in Tsmpico ne had Just cold for $1,000.
intending 10 get married On ~" r-"cH-'
With the money in . stachel he had e.
tered a ts1icab, he said, aEO H.
robbed by two men who got In. beat MIN
and threw him out
Later he admitted that he had thought
up the story as a scheme 70 get alo.
The Washington herald., 1916-09-01
GUARD RELIEF WORK
NEEDED FOR MONTH YET
100000 Relief Fund Not Yet
Ready for Distribution.

That the Citizens Welfare Association
will have to continue its work of pro-
viding for the dependent families of Dis
trfet Guardsmen for another month.
although the army appropriation BILL re-
Gently passed. gives not over $50 a month
to dependent families, is the opinion of
officials Of the association.
At meeting yesterday. seventeen
cases. which already have been aided
before were given more support and
checks paying rents and grocery bills
due today were sent out.
Mrs. Alice !. Stuart, secretary, said
that the funds of the association were
The Washington herald., 1916-09-01
Composer Varese Injured.

New York. Aug. 3-Edgar varese, COM
poser and former conductor of the Royal
symphony Orchestra of Berlin, was
crushed in an automobile accident here
late yesterday and Is in a hospital In
a serious condition with a broken leg
and internal injuries. Nicolai Constan-
tine. basso of the Chicago Grand Opera
Company. who was with him. also was
injured. but not 80 seriously.
The Washington herald., 1916-09-01
Mail Censorship Irritates.

Shanghai. Aug. a.-Business men here
Ire greatly irrftated by the British CEN
sorship of 147 bags Of American mail.
which arrived in Shanghai from Vancou-
Ter August q on the steamer Empress
" Russia Even the official mail of the
American consulate was censored.
The Washington herald., 1916-09-01

II was early in the Christian era that
the peach was introduced to Southern
Europe from the East 1t did not reach
Britain until the sixteenth century.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-07-19
TMc REGIMENTS RlDDLEn.
British Pay Honor to 1926 Survivin
German Heroes

British Pay Honor to 1875 Surviving
German Heroes.
Paris. July 19.-The capture of OWL
the most sanguinary encounters of the
advance, wires a correspondent Of the
Liberte.
Nevertheless the British were well
rewarded for their effort, for they
gained possession of the broad highway
leading from Albert to Bapaume.
The village was defended for ten
days by two regiments of the Prussian
guard. The correspondent says that OF
these regiments only 1875 men survived
and all of these were captured.
1t was at Ovillers that the British Of
fensive, which began July 1, was held
up while the remainder of the line was
advancing. From July on the village
was cut off almost completely from the
German rear, but 1t was not until July
IA that the desperate resistance of the
Prussian guard was overcome
The defenders of the town suffered
from hunger and thirst, as the British
curtain Of fire prevented the bringing
up of fresh supplies Some of the Ger
mans are reported to have been
poisoned by drinking polluted water
from a pond and others to have been
driven mad by the bombardment.
When the survivors left the village
as prisoners the British presented
arms in recognition of the bravery OF
their defense.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-07-19

Afterwards there was a discussion as
to the advantages to the government
in owning automobiles used in trans
porting mail and in parcel post deliv-
cry particularly in cities
The postmaster general praised con-
rress for the provisions for the railway
mail pay in the postal bills as 1.-The
first step towards settlement OF railway
mail transportation"
IF next year we can have those who
use second class mail privilege pay a
fair part OF what that service Is worth.
we can send recommendation to con-
gress for the first step toward penny
postage here. II can keep down use
less extravagance. not postal but po-
litical, in rural service. ] could prom
Use you now that would take the first
step towards penny postage"
When Postmaster Weaver, of Okla
homa Citq former congressman.
made speech in which he told the
postmasters TO go home and remem-
Der the greatest work of all the nation
is the reelection of President Wood
row Wilson," President Selph an
nounced that hereafter speakers must
Confine their remarks to postma sters.
He said the convention could not at
ford to subject itself to criticism IA
this respect.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-07-19
Discuss Peace in Europe.

Washington, July 18th minister
from Switzerland, DR.. Paul Ritter, to-
day discussed the prospects of peace in
Europe with Acting Secretary of Stale
Polk. He indicated afterwards that his
talk had been without results
The minister called at the state de-
partment primarily to ask whether
there was any foundation for reports
recently circulated regarding President
Wilson's desire to see peace negotia :
lions Initiated. 1t is said that he was
informed that the attitude of this gov
ernment was unchanged.
White House, officials have let it be
known that the president gees no pros.
poets Of development whicn might
make possible move in the direction
of restoring peace
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-07-19
INSPECT INCOMING TRAINS.
Health Officers Guard Against Children
From Infected States Entering Iowa.


Des Moines, July l9.--Dr. G. II. SUM
ner. secretary of the state board Of
health. yesterday sent out a request to
the city officials and health officers Of
the cities along the eastern border Of
Iowa asking that they inspect incom-
ing trains from the east to ascertain
If there were people on board from
New York state and particularly from
any area which has had an epidemic
of infantile paralysis. The state health
officials wish to do everything possible
to protect the state from an epidemic
of this disease. ~
Il wish you would see to It, If within
your power to inspect all incoming
people from New York state and in
fectcd districts where infantile paraly-
sis exists and more especially to OBJ
serve If children are present coming
from infected districts.
The Iowa state board Of health has
no money for bearing any expenses tho
the state board Of health asked the
last legislature to make such provision
in senate file No. 90. by Perkins, but
the legislature did not see fit to pass
the bill or grant the appropriation.
It take this means of doing the best
we can to protect our fair state from
the invasion Of this disease. Will you
not interest yourselves as best you can
in regard to the incoming trains and
ascertain. II possible, II any are COM
ing from infected districts?
I'VE will be glad to furnish you with
copies Of our new infantile paralysis
circular II you will see that they are
properly distributed among the people
that will appreciate them and use
them"
A case was reported yesterday from
Pleasant Valley township in Scott
county. This Is out in the country
and away from any probable avenues
of infection from germs carried by
other people The particulars in the
case We're not given by DR.. J. FL. vail
entine, Of Davenport. who sent in the
report.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-07-19
RESCUE IMPRISONED MINERS.
Four Men, Buried Since Monday, TAX.
an Out Alive.

Joplin, Mo-, July 19.-F'our men. who
have been imprisoned in the Babcock
mine near here since o'clock Monday
this morning.
by their vigil Of forty one hours with
out light, food or water. and were able
to walk to their homes. The rescue
party first talked with the men thru
barrier OF dirt that separated them
from the shaft, at this morning.
Physicians and ambulances In wait
Ing were sent away when 1t was found
the miners were in good condition.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-07-19
ALLToWN. IOWA. WEDNESDAY, JULY 10, 1916

rows, Belle PLANE; Sixth, Fred Hueb-
ner. Monroe; Seventh. c. A.. Rawson,
Des Moines: Eighth. Howard Tedford,
Mount Ayr; Ninth, Willis Stearn,
Logan; Tenth, L. J. Dickinson. AL
coma; Eleventh, Roy Shell. Hawarden.
Resolutions committee First dis
trict-G. w. Ball, Fairfield; Second G..
E. Hulsinger, Sabula; Third. E. B..
Styles, Manchester Fourth, J, E.
Seneff, Mason City Fifth, G. H. Van
Law, Marshalltown: Sixth, F. w. Sim
mons, Wapello; Seventh. e. E. Brad
shaw, Des Moines; Eighth, J. w. Will
son, Centerville; Ninth, c. G. Saunders.
Council Bluffs; Tenth, J. H. Allen.
Pocahontas: Eleventh, Sam Riniker,
Rock Rapids.
Credentials: First district, Warren
Rogers, Henry county; Second, Frank
Cook, Iowa City; Third, NJ. T. Birdsall,
Clarion; Fourth, George S. Hartman,
Fayette; Fifth. J. E. Remley; Sixth.
Judge w. r. Lewis, Montezuma;
Seventh, F. w. Larson, Story county;
Eighth, Earl Peter, Page county;
Ninth. A. C. Savage. Adair; Tenth, j..
E. Wickman, Garner; Eleventh, w. w.
Overholtzer, sibley.
Permanent organization: First dis
trict, J. NJ Morrow, Van Buren,
county; second, A. L. Richards, Mus
catine; Third F. J. McGreevey, Ack-
ley; Fourth, L. H. Henry, Charles
City; Fifth, B. T. Nichols; Sixth.
George Poff, What Cheer: Seventh,
Judge w. H. F'ahey, Perry; Eighth,
James F. Gill Decatur; Ninth. T. F..
Grezell, Guthrie county: Tenth, ]. F.
Ford, Fort Dodge: Eleventh, j. NJ.
Wormley Plymouth. &c.
Wilson's Friends to Fight.
AS the time for the reconvenins OF
the convention after luncheon ap-
preached, the Havner- Wilson contest
assumed a more serious aspect than
ever There was rumor that the Scott
county delegation from the Second dis
trict might bolt the unit rule and lead
an effort to stampede the convention
for Wilson. There was no confirmation
of this but leaders admitted that such
plan might prove effective.
AS delegates poured back into the
Coliseum spellbinders for both candi-
dates fired verbal broadsides from OPP
poSite corners of the stage and emer-
gency bands brought in at the last
minute -endeavored to arouse enthusi-
asm for their respective employers.
The rumored action of the Scott
county delegation was considered i'm
portant. If such a plan was in con-
temptations, leaders said there was no
telling what might happen.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-07-19
BURROWS is CHOSEN.

Compromise Effected in Selection of
Fifth District Committeeman.
Special to Times Republican.
Des Moines.s July 19.-The excite
ment of three candidates for member
Of the state central committee from the
Fifth district was today compromised
amicably on the first ballot, which
elected o. C. Burrows, CT Benton coun-
ty, with 81 votes. Marshall. Tam.
Grundy and Benton made a combina-
,ticn in the interest of C. H. Van Law.
OF Mafshalltown, for the committee on
resolutions. and Burrows for commit
teeman. Dent3s. Of Linn, ereceived the
vote of his county and half of Cedar
Gardner, of Jones' received the sup
port of his county and half Of Cedar.
Van Laws selection was without OPP
position.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-07-19
NO PLAN YET APPROVED.
Arredondo and Polk Fail to Agree or
Method of Procedure,

WetnOO OF TTOCSOuTc.
Washington, July 19.-Informal n
ferences between acting Secretary
Polk and Elseo Arredondo. the Mkt
can ambassador designate. continued
today at the state department.
Altho press dispatches from Mexico
City have said the appointment had
been made Of Mexican members Of a
joint commission to undertake adjust
ment OF differences between the
United States and Mexico it was said
here today that no final agreement has
as to the method Of conducting the
negotiations been reached. 1t was
said also that If it should be deter
mined to name commission the
American members could not be
headed by Henry Fletcher, ambassador
to Mexico. because Mr.. F1etcher's Off
cial position would prevent him from
serving in that capacity.
When told OF the message from
Mexico City saying Mr.. Rodgers had
informed the Carranza government
that the United States troops in
Mexico were to be withdrawn. Mr..
Polk said Mr. Rodgers had no au-
thority to make such statement and
the policy of the United States gov
eminent remained unchanged.
Both Mr.. Polk and Mr.. Arredondo.
after they had talked for half an hour.
said they had made progress, but had
reached no final conclusion.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-07-19
German Garrison,
With 1l3 Men. Taken
By Army of Nine

Paris July 19.-One Of the most strik-
ing episodes of the great Somme Of
1enEnve was the taking Of a field for:
at Breaches, and garrison of 113, by nine
French soldiers. The fort had resisted
thruout the artillery fire and the in
1antry attacks had been checked By
machlne gun fire. By lucky chance d
french officer discovered the precious
secret that the terrible bombardmen:
mad made the fort vulnerable at one
point. Selecting second lieutenant,
Two sergeants, corporal, and four
men, he led them on hands and knees
thru the long grass to the spot wner.,
there was breach in the defenses.
They cached their objective point
without the Germans learning Of the
approach.
Abruptly three of the French officer ,
leaped in the works, shouting For
ward with the bayonets!" and throwing
bombs, which exploded, into the dug
out. The other six men remained be-
hind ready to retreat If the attempt
failed.
But the Germans, taken unaware
had not time to get their weapons and
gave up without show Of fight. When
one OF the number fel! dead, flred point
blank by the commanding officers,
the Germans, 11S in all, came out Of
the shelters and threw up their hands.
the French say.
Then the three French captors began
to feel nervous as they saw no reason
for the Germans not falling upon them
But at this point the other six hurried
in. Their resolute energy told on the
Germans who thought the new arrivals
were followed by many others. The
Germans in the fort threw down the
arms and the entire garrison was
marched to the rear escorted by the
nine captors, who had not lost man.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-07-19
Strike Conference. Declared or.

New York. July 19.--The breaking off
OF conferences between the Cloak. Suit
and Skirt Manufacturers Association
and the International Garment Work
ers' Union left the strike today to all
intents where II was when Il began
three months ago. Statements issued
by both sides accuse the other Of bad
faith and responsibility for the failure
OF negotiations. The strike affects
some 10000 people and about 500 man
ufaCturers.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-07-19
italian. Make Fresh Gains.

the Italians in the upper Posina valley,
where they succeeded in capturing
positions on Como Del Coston, was
announced today. A strong attack by
the Austrians on the Italian lines in
the Pasubro sector was repulsed,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-07-19
Thirty Homes Washed Awav.

Ashville. n. c., July 19.-Additional
relief parties from Hendersonville are
on their way to Bat Cave and Chimney
Rock carrying food supplies for famil-
les left destitute by the floods of this
week.
DIR. l.. 5. Morse. of Hendersonville,
who arrived there last night from
Chimney Rock and Bat Cave, said that
thirty homes in that district have been
washed away. The death list included
Isaac Conner, two Freeman children,
aged and I, and two children and two
unknown men.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-07-19
EPIDEMIC DEATH
RATE INCREASING
Thirty Children Succumb to infantiIe
Paralysis in Greater New York in
Past Twenty-four Hours - Report
142 Now Cases.

New York, July 19.-New cases in
the infantle paralysis epidemic took
another jump today. During the
twenty four hours ending at 10 o'clock
today the disease killed thirty children
and l42 new cases were reported in
the five boroughs of New York City.
This is an increase of $50 per cent in
both the mortality rate and develop
ment of the plague in the last forty
eight hours.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-07-19
feutons Attack In Masses
and Gain Footing Near
Longueval.
REGAIN DELVILLE
WOOD POSITIONS
Fighting Is Continued All Night and i.
Especially Violent in Wooded Dis
trict-Germans Make Heavy sacri-
fees to Regain Lost Ground-Rus-
slams Penetrate Days March Into
Hungary and Threaten Austrians.

. ~ "
News from Petrograd reports the
crossing Of the Carpathian noun
tains by the Russians under Gem
eral Letchitzky, who, after their
drive thru Bukowina, are now said
to be a days march into Hungary
and threatening the Austrian rear.
On the front Of the British often
sive in north France the Germans
have been heavily counter attack
Ing. At two points their assault
carried them into the new British
lines. Quiet prevailed along the
French lines south Of the British
front. In the Trentino district the
Italians have taken new positions
from the Austrians and have re-
pulsed attacks in the Pasubio sec
TOR.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-07-19
LAYS CAMPAIGN PLANS.
President Wilson to Get Into FIGHT
When Congress Adiourns,

Washington, July 19.-Campaign
plans and organization for the cam
paign committee will be discussed by
President Wilson tomorrow with Vance
Mccormick. chairman of the demo-
cratic national committee The presi-
dent is preparing to enter actively into
the fight for reelection as soon as con-
sress adjourns.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-07-19
FLOOD DEATII TOLL
NOW REACHES FORTY

Six Additional Fatalities Reported
From Stricken Section Today-Six
Others Are Missing-Town Reported
Destroyed.
Atlanta, Ga. July 19.-As reports fill
tered thru today from parts of western
North Carolina, the death list resulting
from foods in southeastern North Car
DINA and southeastern states continued
to grow. Six additional fatalities were
reported today, bringing the list to
forty. while at least six persons are
missing.
While flood waters were going down
in North Carolina, Tennessee and Vir-
ginia today, the Wateree river in South
Carolina was raging.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-07-19

.eports that the enen1ya forces which
endeavored to operate against his lines
north of Handeni and between ko-
rogwe and Tanga, have now been
driven down the Pangani river, aban-
doning field gum Clearance of the
area here is going on nicely"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-07-19
Report Progress on Verdun Fror

Paris, July 10. - The French made
some progress last night on the verdun
front in the course of hand grenade
fighting in the vicinity of Fleury, says
today's report. Artillery actions con-
tinue energetically in this section.
A German raid in the region Of
Presidential, Belgium, was, checked by
the French as was raid north of the
Asne near Paczy. Along the greater
lart of the front the night was quiet.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-07-19
Work in Poland commended.

Berlin, by wireless to Sayville, July
WARN commentator of the work
n Russian Poland by the Germans,
Turing the period of occupation, was
given by DR.. Karl Helfferich. secretary
VI the interior ard the imperial vice
chancellor, ::oday, Gil his return from a
.isit to that country