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SOCIAL EVENTS

Mrs George A. ScWartz was a gracious hostess last night when sine entertained at the Elks' hall on Nine teeenth stret in compliment to her house guest. Miss Katie Hurley of Fay cite. Miss. and Miss Lois and Miss Ros- sic Everett, the guests of Miss Eliza beth Phelps. The hall was made at tractive by the use of ferns and sum mer flowers. the blossoms being used in profusion. Refreshing punch was served from a table banked in ferns and nasturtiums and was gracefully presided over by Mrs. McLainey of At lanta. Five hundred and dancing were enjoyed until a late hour. Thos en toying this delightful hospitality were Miss Hurley, Miss Bessie and Miss Lois Everett, the guests of honor; Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Milton, MT. and Mrs. w. C. Stoddard, Mr. and Mrs. McLainey, MT. and Mrs. H. E. Mathews. Mrs. N. w. Williams, Mrs. A. D. Maddox. Mrs J. J.. Crook, Mrs. Oscar Mathews, Miss Eliza beth Phelps, Miss Kathleen Meigs, Miss Sadie Phelps, Miss Mary Everett. Miss Grace McDaniel. Miss S. E. Hayes. Miss verna Hayes, Miss Marjorie Williams, Miss May Shaw, Miss Katie Maddox, Miss Minnie Jackson, Miss Annie Con- rad, Luney Ragsdale, Gerald Mickle, Leon Williams, Guy McDaniel, James Williams McDaniel, Julius Schwartz. S. l.. Meyeyrs. Mr. Tolbert. MT. Young. MT. Huffman, MT. Coffee, Charner Batson, Paul Ragsdale and Worth Lewis.
 Mrs. Ben L. Dyer entertained a few friends at a spend -the-day party to- day in honor of her cousin Miss Mar tha Dodd of Blocton. at her home in Jonesboro The morning was spent with needle work and at the noon hour a splendid dinner was served. The table was prettily decorated in nasturtiums and sweet peas. Those enjoying this hospitality were Miss Dodd, the hon cree; Mrs. l.. L. Chisenhall and daugh- ters, Miss Ewing Chisenhall Miss Fan nie George Love, Miss Annie MeCulley, MT. and Mrs. Ben Dyer, George Lewis Dyer and Mary Elizabeth Dyer.
 Mrs. M A. Suarez entertained yester- day afternoon in honor of Mrs. c. w.. Frickhoeffer of Norwood. who is her house guest. On arrival the guests were served refreshing tea punch in the hall, which was converted into lovely bow CT with it's decorations of ferns. honey suckle and garden flowers, while paper birds were suspended from the chanda- Hers and arches After a hour spent
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Rassana Is Bombed

Rome. June 22-(Via Paris.)-A nu IT. Der of bombs have been dropped by t hostile aeroplane on Eassano. No serious damage was done
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Local Data
Weather Conditions

Summary of observations made at United States weather bureau stations during the A hours ending at p. m, 10th meridian time, June P, 1916:
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REOOTLIOYTS@ @ -AnD 2SOREHN
By RICHARD F. LussuEa

pantomme have made her foremost among photoplay artists since she for sock the stage for the screen. She is surrounded by a strong supporting cast, including Arthur Hoos, Edward Martindell, Eugene O'Brien, Frances Gordon and other noted stage and screen stars.
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1.-THE ARYAN. 7"

It is William S. Hart day at the Trianon theatre today. "The Aryan," a five-part Ince-Trinangle feature of the great western country in the early days William S. Hart can always be depended upon to provide picture that will have the necessary "punch" to keep the patrons holding on tight to their seats. A William s. Hart pie ture is also always above the cap- tious criticism of half-baked censors, and is readily recommended to all who like plenty of action in their diet of movies.
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in fancy work several musical selec- tions were rendered by Miss Irene Rob- bins and Mrs. L. B. Heal. Booklets in the shape of birds were passed by lit- tie Miss Tyler and a bird guessing contest was enjoyed. Mrs. Pill won the first prize, a bowl with a birds nest, while the consolation. jar of peanut butter, fell to Mrs. Latham. Mrs. Trick heoffer was presented with a hand kerchief as a souvenir of the occasion. Later in the afternoon an ice course was served to about 30 ladies who were invited to met the guest of honor.
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'B|G COPPER PLANT IN MEXICAN HANDS Have Promised to Protect It. COnfiscatiOn Is Not
 Contemplated

Kansas City, June 22.-The s5O,oO0,- 900 property of the Cananea Consoli- dated Copper company at Cananea, Sonora, an American concern, has been placed in the hands of municipal au- thorities of Cananea, who have prom ised to protect it, according to mes sage received here today by Delbert J. Half. an attorney. who represents the company.
 Mir. Half announced that all the American employees had crossed the bor- der
 "The property is being thoroughly protected" MT. Half said. "A large num- Der of General Gales troops are at Cananea and we have no fear for the plant"
 New York, June 22-At the head quarters here of the Cananea Consoli- dated Copper company it was said that no confirmation had been received of the report that the de facto government had taken over" it's properties. It was said that the companies representative at Bisbee. Ariz., had been in communi- cation with the plant at Cananea today, but that he had made no mention, in reporting here, indicating that the prop critics had been seized.
 Headquarters officials said that they believed that the de factor government had established troops there to protect the place, as they had been informed yesterday, but that nothing in the na- ture of confscation was contem- plated
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Russian Repulse Alleged

London, June 27.-An Austrian off cial statement received here today claims the failure of al. attacks by the Russians in Volhynia The Alstro- German forces, according to ths state- ment, have progressed north of Gors- chow, near Sokul and near K Kolki.
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DESTINY,S TOYn

DESTINY TOY"
 Miss Louise Huff is one of the most beautiful blondes now in the movies. This was the expression frequently heard yesterday by the patrons who crowded in the Strand theatre to view 'Destinys Toy,' a five-part Famous Players-P Paramount feature, directed by John OBrien. "Destiny's Toy" and the Burton Holmes Paramount Travel pictures, are booked at the Strand again for today.
 "Destiny's Toy is a beautiful pie ture with that cleanness of theme so characteristic of all Paramount pro- ductions. It tells very simple story in a highly dramatic way, and the eternal triangle is not once suggested. The fight between the police and the gangsters is amongst the most real istic bits of "roughneck'' worK ever staged before the camera.
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ali the regretable consequences which might result from such a policy but the defense of American territory from fur u CT invasion by bands of armed Mex jeans, protection of American citizens ard property along the border from out rs ges being committed by such bandits and the prevention of future depreda- tions by force of arms against the ma rarders infesting this region and against a government which is encourag ging and aiding them in their activities
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NORTH BIRMINGHAM TRUST & SAVINGS
 BANK

North Birmingham Trust & Savings Bank, certify that the above is true and correct statement of the condition of the bank at the close of business June 20, 191S
 R. H. WHARTON, Jr.,
 ]. A. LEWIS.
 HARRY c. HILLHOUSE.
 Directors. Attested-
 C. B. ROGERS. Pres. MOTTO OF THIS BANK--Safety, Courtesy and Personal Service. sworn to and subscribed before nie this 22nd day of June, 1916 J. H. BERRY. Notary Public.
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altered after a conference between Sec retary Baker and Mr. Hay. The resolu- ton provided that incomplete units of the guard may be consolidated and mus tered in.
 Chairman Hay also plans to introduce a measure creating fund of $500,0OO to be used for the relief of indigent fam flies of national guardsmen called into active service. A maximum of $50 month for any one family would be au- 4
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1916-12-23

B. G. Clanton, ComplainsntsS Solicitor
Suite of Illinois,
Sangamon County. SIS.
Circuit Court, January Term. AID, 1917
Lena H. Harwell vs. in Chancery, George
Harwell.
Affidavit of the unknown residence of
George Harwell defendant above named
having been filed in the Office of the Clerk
of the Circuit Court of said County. Notice
is hereby given to the said Geo. Harwel
that the complainant filed her bill of com
plaint in said Court. In the Chancery side
thereof. on the 9th day of November AID
1915. and that summons issued out of
said Court against said defendant. return
able on the first Monday of January next,
as is by law required.
NOW. unless you, the said Geo. Harweli
shall be and appear before the SanEomon
County Circuit Clerk, on the first day OF
the next term thereof, to be holden at the
Court House. in the City of Springfield. on
the first Monday of January A. D. 1917,
and plead. answer or demur to said COM
plainants bill of complaint. the same and
the matters and things therein charged
and stated will be taken as confessed, and
decree entered against you. according
to the prayer of said BILL
j. II. brennan, Clerk.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1916-12-23
ADJUSTMENT NOTICE

Estate of Lucinda johnson, Deceased
The undersigned. having been appoint
Executrix of the last will and Testament
# said Deceased hereby gives notice that
he will appear before the Probate Court
If Saneamon County. Illinois, at the jan
lary Term thereof. which will be held at
the Court House. beginning on the first
day of January 1917, at which time all
persons having claims againtt said Estate
are hereby notified to attend for the pur-
pose of having the same adjusted All
persons indebted to said Estate are also
equested to make immediate payment
TO the undersigned.
Dated this l4th day of November 1871.
EMMA BATES. ExecutriS
A. M. Williams. Attor. ~
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-12-13
Iowa Supreme Court.

special to Times Republican,.
Des Moines. Dec. l3,-The supreme
court today handed down the following
opinions:
Mitchell VS. Beck. appellant, Lee
county. Rehearing overruled
In re estate Basnoa, appellant. VS..
D. Corpo. Polk county. Rehearing
overruled.
Krehbiel. appellant, vs.. Henkle, Lee
county. Affirmed.
Noyes, appellant, vs.. Des Moines
Club. Polk county Reversed and re-
manded.
Delbridge appellant, vs. Sears, Judge
ct al. Woodbury. county. Reversed:
Mayne. appellant vs.. Board OF
Supervisors, ct al, Pottawattamie
county. Affirmed.
Smith. ct al VS.. Monona Harrison
drainage district, ct al, appellants,
Monona county. Affirmed.
Wood VS.. Honey Creek drainage dis
trct, ct al, appellants. Pottawattamie
| county. Affirmed,
Eisentrager. appellant, VS.. Great
Northern Railway Company. Lyons
county. Affirmed.
Satin, ct al, appellants. VS.. Rogers,
president board of directors, ct al.
Hardin county. Affirmed.
Fairmount Creamery Company vs..
Darger ct al. appellants. Carroll
county Motion to dismiss sustained.
Balcom, appellant, VS.. city of In
dependence, Buchanan county, Re-
versed and remanded.
Heman VS.. Fielder, appellant Chick
asaw county. Affirmed.
Iushawa ct al! VS. Wood appellant.
Harrison county. Affirmed.
Mcdonnell appellant VS.. Winthrop
state Bank ct al. Buchanan county.
Affirmed.
Farley VS. Neff. appellant. Clarke
county Affirmed
Cowlry ct al, VS.. Reynolds ct al, ap-
pellants. Pottawattamie county. AZ
irmed.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-12-13
Definite Proposals Await
Word From Entente
Allies.
REICHSTAG BACKS
GERMAN CHANCELLOR
Majority Of Members Claim 20 See Ad-
vantage to Germany Whether or Not
Bethmann- Hollwsg's Offer 10 AZ.
oepted--London Officials Doubt That
Any Result Will Como From Ads
vanees Of Central Powers.

Berlin. Dec. 13.--Altho Chancellor Won
Bethmann- Hollwes did not disclose the
definite proposals ON which Germany
and her allies are prepared to make
peace In his speech before the richstag.
such proposals are ready to be commune
icated to the entente powers, should the
chancellor's offers fall on responsive
ears.
In the corridors of the relchstag.
where. after the historic twenty -minute
session, the members gathered In keen
discussion Of the chancellor's speech. tho
general opinion was that the situation
would be advantageous TO Germany,
whether OF not the chancellor's offer,
was accepted.
Some oil the opponents of the cham
cellor are opposed 10 any movement In
the direction of peace except on the
basis of woe to the conquered Most
members OF the reichstag. however, ex-
pressed the opinion that the emperor's
decision Is wise and timely and showed
pleasure at the formal step taken tow
ard ending the war,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-12-13
MURDER CASE NEAR END.
Taking Of Testimony In Trial Of Frank
Smith Comp mpleted.

Centerville Dec. 13.-Taking of tes-
timony in the trial Of Frank Smith,
charged with the murder Of his cousin.
Mrs Alice Gerlach. at Unionville near
here last summer, was ended today and
attorneys for the state began their ar
guments at this afternoons session
!. Mrs. Frank smith, wife of the de-
fendant. was the last witness. She
testified that on the, night when certain
fences In the neighborhood were cut
her husband had been sick in bed and
could not have destroyed the fences.
Two employees of a local bank and
the treasurer Of this. county on the
stand today told the Jury that the
handwriting in several threatening let
ters sent the defendant resembled that
Of Mrs. Gerlach.
The case Is expected to go to the
jury some time tomorrow.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-12-13
Only In Roumanian Area
Are Events of Importance
Transpiring.
Won MACKENSEN
TAKES 1000 PRISONERS
Interest in Operations on Battle Lines
Is Overshadowed by Pending Peace
Proposals-Teutonic Allies Continue
Advance in Eastern WalIaehia--Re-
port Of Losses to Entente Fleets
Shows 1872 Vessels Destroyed.

Fighting is continuing on the
battlenelds of Europe but interest IN
the operations Is overshadowed by
the pending peace proposals Of Ger
many and her allies.
The proposals are voluminously
commented upon by the press of
both the entente and Teutonic al
lies, but with the handicap of lack
of definite knowledge of the terms
upon which Germany and her allies
are willing to discuss peace. In
general the tone of the entente
press comment is not optimistic as
to the probable success of the over
lures.
German newspapers lay empha-
sis on the offer as a sign of strength
rather than weakness. Great Bri-
tain's attitude may be made known
in the house OF commons when 1t
reconvenes tomorrow, provided the
time proves sufficient for her to
consult with her allies.
Military operations in the last
twenty -four hours have developed
important happenings only in the
Roumanian area. Here the Teu-
tonic allies are continuing their ad
vance in eastern Wallachia. The
Russian armies are again reported
in retreat, presumably falling back
On the line of the Buzeu river.
More than 1000 additional pri-
soners Were taken by Field Marshal
Won Maokensen's army yesterday.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-12-13
London Official. pes,imistic.

London. Dec. 1S.--Altho little CONF
dence Is shown In London that any re-
suit will come from the peace proposals
OF the central powers and the opinion
prevails that the oyertures are not op-
perfume at this time. there Is feeling
that something would be gained by ac-
quainting the world definitely with the
objects of the belligerents.
The. possibility that President Wilson
will make some suggestions when for
wardng the offer is much discussed. IL
is intinsated that he may at least ex-
press willingness TO convey the terms
OF the entente to the centrais powers.
The report liz current here that En-
pror William is about to announce the
granting OF d parliamentary FORM OF
government to Germany
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-12-13
SINKING OF LANAO
HELD JUSTIFIABLE
Germany Contends Vessel Carried
contraband and Was Not in Fact
an American Ship-RepIy to Amer
lean Inquiry Il Received.

Washington, Dec. 13.--Germany's re-
ply to the American inquiry on the
sinking of the American steamer Lanao
byNa German submarine off Cape Vim
cent, on Oct. 2s.s received at the state
department today. contends the sinking
was justified because the vessel carried
contraband and was not in fact an
American ship but had been trans
ferred)to Norwegian owners.t
50 The exact registry of the Lanao is in
dispute. Owned by Findlay, Miller s.
Co., Of Manila, and under Philippine
registry, her sale to the Norwegian firm
of Hsnes OF Chi is stiianiis,
had been reported before she left Ma
Mia.
Captain Maitland reported to the de-,
partment that tho the sale had taken
place the actual transfer was not I'd be
made until arrivaEfii England. The
American consulate in London has re-
ported thatsthe vessel was still listed
as American there.
The Lanao's crew of thirty was
landed at Barrow by Norwegian
steamer.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-12-13
CONGRESS FAILS TO AGREE.
Oil Lands Leasing Bill to Be Referee
to Special Committees.

Washington. Dec. lS.-ProlonRed ef-
forts In congress having failed to bring
about an agreement on an oil lands
leasing bill, which viii win approval
OF the secretaries of the navy and the
interior, the attorney general and OIL
land litigants, the senate lands COM
mittee today referred the question to
subcommittee. to join a like commit
tee OF the house and Cooperate with
the government departments in final
effort =
Assistant Secretary Roosevelt said
such a plan would be satisfactory to
the navy department. which is lnsistent
upon retaining control OF naval re-
serve oil lands. If the committee can
not hiring about an agreement leglsla -3
tion at This session probably Will be
abandoned,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-12-13

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possession OF advices which outline II,
q general way what Germany expects,
and the diplomats of the entente pow
ers. thru their means of being sup
piled with informa ton, believe they
have general idea of what terms the
central powers are willing to advance
as the basis for discussion.
Wants Dsfortification.
No authorized expression was obtain
able from the embassy as to whether
conditions would be attached to the
restoration Of Belgium and French ter
ritory, but it was understood that the
German idea was to make provision
for the future neutrality of Belgium
and probably to propose defortification,
particularly Of the City of Antwerp.
It was also understood that no con-
ditions amounting to economic control
Of the mineral lands of northern
France would be likely to be asked.
All Germany's lost colonies. she ex-
poets to be returned. Her possessions
in the Pacific, however, are not sub
ject of great concern, and the Berlin
government is understood to be ready
to relinquish the claim on Kiauchau.
The security of Turkey in possession
OF Constantinople probably would be
insisted upon by the central powers. as
we'll as the restoration Of Albania.
Independents States.
The establishment Of independent
kingdoms in Lithuania and Poland
would be one of the factors in the
German proposal, although that portion
of Poland possessed by Germany at
The outbreak OF the war would not be
included.
What adjustment would be made to
cover the Trentino region between Aus
tria and Italy, or any provisions af-
fecting Egypt. the Suez canal, Mes
opotamia or the gateways of control
to the Indian Empire, are not made
clear in German quarters here. The
Balkan situation is considered SO deli
cate it would have to be untangled in
the peace conference.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-12-13
EXCLUDE MILITANT
ALIENS FROM u. s.

Those Engaged III War May Not Re-
turn to America Under senats
Amendment TO immigration Bill
Temporary Labersrs Also Excluded.
washington. Dec. 13. Thousands Of
aliens who have returned to their ma
tive lands to engage in the war would
be barred from returning TO the United
States by an amendment to the immi-
grafton bin adopted today by the sens
ate:
sss. Senator Reeis 5 amendment barring
temporary laborers ALSO was adopted
and after a long debate 1t was decided
not to change the house provision that
no alien shall be excluded for crime
OF political nature.
The senate also added provision
requiring aliens to state their purposes
for coming to the United States, how
long they intend to remain. and wheth-
er they intend to become American cit
izens.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-12-13
CATHOLIC PAPER APPROVES.

Kaissr;s Mote Termed Indication Of
Love and Peace.
Berlin, via London, Dec. 13.-Com-
menting on the peace proposals., Ger
mania, the Catholic organ, expresses
especial pleasure that the central
powers appealed to the pope as well
as to other neutrals. 1t enthusiastical- l.
~ approves the peace overtures which
its-terms the privilege Of the stronger
Ia war and a performance Of the
holiest Of duties to humanity and
christian morality 4. ~. 44 . Z! I q 4.
The newspaper declares the en-
;perors note to Germany's opponents is
a document OF the love Of peace, than
which none could be greater. fairer or
go to further length and which proves
that Germany, despite Its greAtest
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-12-13
BOARD 70 MANAGE BANK.
Five Men to Have Charge Of Business
of National CITY. az Nav Hork

Five Men to Have Charge Of Business
Of National City, Of New York.
New York, Dec. 13.--The National
City Bank, the largest banking insti-
tuition in the United States. will hcre-
after be conducted by committee OF
five sub managers, who will attend to
a large part of the business now de-
volving on the president. The growth
Of the bank has made 1t impossible for
any one man to attend to all the duties
Of the presidency and the committee Of
sub b-managers was deemed the best
way to effect the desired relief.
& Frank A VanderliD. president of the
bank. said that no change in the man
agement OF the Institution would re-
suit from the innovation. He denied
that the arrangement foreshadowed
his retirement.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-12-13
GIVES 100000 TO SCHOOL.
Anonymous Donor Makes Handsome
Present to Oskaloosa College.

Oekaloosa, Dec. 1S.--Announcement
is made Of a gift or 100000 to Oska-
lossa College, the interest or other In
come from which sum is Immediately
available to the college board for the
benefit of the school. The name of the
benefactor is. by his request, withheld
from the public for the present at least.
In addition to the gift of 100000. the
same individual will soon place at the
disposition OF the board, two sections,
720 acres of good farm land situated
in North Dakota. Furthermore an
nouneement is made Of the fact OF the
transferring of the personal interests
Of John Meisner in the Oskaloosa Col
lege property thru u bill of sale to the
college trustees for the college. The
value of this property is in the neigh
borhood Of 100000 All of which benefit
comes without solicitation on the part
of the college board.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-12-13
DERtDED BY FRENCH PRESS.
Newspapers In Paris Receive German,
Offer With perision.

Newspapers II Paris Receive German
Offer With Derision.
Paris Dec. 13.-The offer Of peace of
Chancellor Won Bethmann -Hollweg is
received with q chorus Of derision in
the French press. The newspapers
are unanimous that 1t is an admission
THAT the. situation is getting critical in
Germany and that the chancellor
wants a way out before it is too late.
Els move is considered to have the
additional advantage that in the event
Of its failing twill enable him to
throw the blame for the continuation
OF the war on the allies, which he
hopes Will have moral effect on Ger
many and the neutralsnations.