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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-02-23
Honor Washinston's Anniversary.

Rev. r. B. Davidson addressed twe
large patriotic meetings Tuesday siver
in honor of Washington's birthday. In
the afternoon Rev. Mr.. Davidson spoke
at the entertainment given by the
Ladies of the G. A. R. at the soldiers
home assembly hall, and in the evening
gave a similar address before the
members of the r. NJ. Thomas post and
corps In the east court room. At both
meetings members of the different
patriotic organizations of the city were
guests.
Mr.. Davidson told in an interesting
way of the life and work Of Washing
ton. The address was followed at, both
meetings by pleasing programs Of
patriotic music and Rotations.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-02-23
terested in them as theater manager
and distributor Of films,

terested in them as itheater manager
and distributor Of films.
He was u charter member Of the
local lodge Of Elks, and held mem
bership at one time in the Masonic
lodge Of this city. At the time when
he entered the commandery he was
said to be the youngest Knight
Templar in the state While living In
Los Angeles he was married a second
time. His wife and his mother. the
latter. Mrs. Marcia Cox. OF Mime
apolis survive him.
No word has been received here yet
regarding the funeral or place OF
burial. The body may be taken to
Anamosa, where the body OF his
father who died at LaPorte, Tex.
April 3, 1897, was transferred In 1905
after having been buried here.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-02-23
ARRESTED FOR OMAHA THEFT.
Roscoe w. Critchow Taken Hsre !
Returned to Omaha.

Roscoe T.. Critchow. who is said to be
wanted IN Omaha for THEFT. was ar
rested at the Thompson Hotel Tuesday
afternoon by Officer Starn. Critchow
was taken to Omaha Tuesday night by
an officer who came for him. Three
suits Of mems clothes, said to be part
Of the articles stolen by Critchow from
an Omaha rooming house, were recov-
cred In Critchow's room. 1t Is alleged
that he also stole sS2 In money and Z
camera.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-02-23
Card Of Thanks.

We wish to thank most sincerely the
many kind friends and neighbors who
have SO kindly given to US of their
sympathy, help and comfort during
the sorrow brought to US by the death
of our mother. We want also to thank
those who sent flowers or who remem-
bered us in our bereavement in any
way. Mrs. J. C. Friebely; Mrs. g. L
Kienzle D. C. Oman.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-02-23
vARpAMAN SPEAKS TONIGHT.
Last of Series Of SaIesmanship Talks
at Club Rooms This Evening".

The practical application Of per
sonality and human nature to the bust
ness Of craftsmanship will be discussed
by Ben A. Vardaman, of Des =Moines
associated editor of the Merchants
Trade Journal, at the zMarshalltown
Club this evening. This will be the
last of the series Of business talks
which Mr. Vardaman has given this
winter to club members and friends
The speaker will take up the practical
application of his last two talks. anG
show the elements Of personality and
human nature enter strongly into the
selling of every commodity.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-02-23
Cut Over City Mains.

One pump now supplies the water
consumed in the city. Employees OF the
city have completed the work Of con-
Meeting both Of the supply mains with
the single pump, until the new water
pump Is installed. The old pump was
disconnected from one of the mains
so that the pump can be taken out to
make room for the pump that is to be
IN stalled in the spring.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-02-23
MARRIED.
Rohr.S Swift,

John H. Rohr, a farmer Of Grinnell.
and Miss Iva NJ Swift, of Gilman, were
married at the office Of Mayor I. S.
Willard at 1890 o'clock this forenoon.
Mrs. Rohr is e. .daughter of Andrew
Swift, of Gilman. vant.a t =
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-02-23
Licensed; to We'd,

Ralph V. Coughenour, farmer aged
%, of this city, and Cora l.. Kindig,
aged "a, of Melbourne. ''"
John H. Rohr, farmer, aged 81, OF
Grinnell, and Iva NJ. Swift, aged 26," OF
Gilman .''-' sA2E ...'5--
Robert Ownes, carpenter, aged "a, OF
Valera, and Great Emery, aged %, OF
Rhodes. 81. bs.. Egs rs.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-02-23
BOWLING LEAGUE
STANDING Of tho Clubs.

The imperials won three straight
games from the Hawkeyes at the Cook
alleys Tuesday night. Taylor rolled
high game with 212, and Tallett rolled
high total with $40. The scores:
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-02-23
STATEMENTS FOR MARCH.

Pay.Up Week IExhausts Supply at
Many Places.
A great many merchants are going
to need statements to make out their
bills March 1. Get them at our shop.
We make any size. specially ruled or
special forms to fit your business
Call 70 and ask for a salesman to
call. Marshall Printing Company.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-03-16
Statement Made in Canadian
Parliament That Excessive
Prices Have Been Placed on
Shells and Fuses.
LAUR|ER WANTS INQUIRY
il Is Said That the Dominion
Shell Commission, Appointed
by Minister of Militia, Has
Fixed Unreasonable Figures
on War Supplies.

Ottawa, Ont. March IA charge that
o. "lcast 3SoOU.oCo will he taken i'm
yroperlv from the people OF the United
Kingdom and Canada" through orders
for shells and fuses placed at excessive
yrices In the United States and Canada
Ny the Canadian Shell Commission, was
1lade IN the Canadian parliament to-day
~ William PuCSley, one of Sir Niltred
] .aurlcrs parliamentary llcutcnauiS. inc
assertion WAS made in the course or "
tneech supporting a resolution offered by
Cir Wifrid calling for an inquiry by
committee of parliament into the tran
.actions of the shell commission.
Mr. Pugslcy assorted that the shell COM
snssion appointed by the Canadian
minister of militia fixed excessive and un-
reasonable prices for shells and for other
munitions and goods to I've provided the
fsr1tish government and that the prices
were fixed without competition and were
Gar in excess Of what would have been
paid If ordinary business methods had
been pursued He charged that orders
were given to companies in which mem
hers Of tho shell commission were largely
interested and in some cases were the
directing heads. l1lere nan been ullnctfS-
sarv and unfortunate delay he declared
in the delivery OF fuses for which orders
were placed in the United States by the
shell commission through tho agency of
private individuals to the amount of 80,
t'nUp. Mr. Pugslcy charged also that the
Canadian minister of militia improperly
consented to the irregular and improper
methods OF the shell commission and per
United them to continue, though having
tho power to nut an end TO them al any
time.
The reply OF the government was
made by Solicitor General MeiShan who
refused to grant the invests cation on
the ground that tho charges Of Mr..
1ugsley were too vague and that 1t
would not be in the public interest to
have the investigation conducted dur
Ing the progress Of the war. Mr.. MciC-
nan said the British government fixed
the maximum price which the Canadian
shell commission could allow and add
ed that the prices paid in Canada and
the United States were below those
paid shell and fuse manufacture in
Great Britain.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-03-16
kAISER'S VILLA AT
CORFU A HOSPITAL
SI5.0OO.ND0 Palace Is Asylum for Ser
bian Wounded,

Athens, March 1S.-The German En-.
pcrors villa Achillelon i'm Corfu which
is to serve as n hospital 70, Serbian
wounded under the care OF a staff Of Brit.
ish doctors and nurses, was built by the
of $1,000 "l The German Emperor ac-
CURED it from Emperor Francis joseph
for $1,000
The Empress Elizabeth. in the course
of her almost ceaseles wander,ngs, found
temporary peace in Corfu, which she
called the "fairest of carth'S islands
and the villa was erected under her per-
sonal supervision 1t is superbly situated
above tho azure Ionian sea, amid iunsles
and tropical trees. and many of its lcS
rooms are splendid examples of decora
ton In the Pompcan and Byzantine
styles, the chapel Icing especially re-
markaole.
As might he expected from one OF thu
Empress athletic tastes. there is mag
nihcent gymnasium. and the marble swim.
ming pool and the stables are equipped in
the most lavish way. For seven years
the Empress spent a month each year in
the villa, but the year before her death
furniture sent back to Vienna. Francis
Joseph never visited the place
Queen Alexandra of England on one oc-
CASTOR visited the German imperial family
at the Achlleiou. II was while she was
staying in Greece with her brother. the
late King George
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-03-16
FOOLED GERMAN
SUBMARINE WITH
4 OU N MY GUNS
Steamer Director Has Exciting
Time in Outmanoeuvering
Hostile Undersea
Craft.

New York, March 14-Four dummy
guns, made OF spare spars and mounted
on the after and quarter decks OF tho
harrison limo steamship Director, saved
that vessel from becoming a submar.
inc victim, according to g. A. Rivers
of Santa Fe. ~ NJ. horseman, who
Carmeronia from Liverpool. Mr.. Rivers
said he was on the Director when tho
incident occurred
The ship left Pensacola, Fla, on Ian
uary - with n cargo for Liverpool" hs
said. On Jan. IS when about 80 miles
from the Irish coast, n submarine uas
sighted several miles astern. 1t immedi-
ately gave chase and for two hours 1,
hung on 70 us despite the best speed tina
the engineer of the Director vas able 70
get out Of her. Finding that the subrra-
rne was gaining the Directors capta,n
gave orders to bring up from tho hold
spare derrick spar and it. was sawed into
four lengths which we're mounted in a
| conspicuous manner on the decks so that
they would resemble guns
1T was evident the dummies voro i'm
mediatey noticed by tho u boa for It
slackened speed and began to Vancouver.
evidently so as to present a difficult
mark. our captain, to keep up the de
ception. also did some manocuveriny and
without lessening his speed endeavored
to convey to the submarine that no va,
| trying to get into position for a good
shot. Our bluff succeeded for the sub
marine soon gave UP the chase and dis
| appeared
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-03-16
Extremely Heavy Infantry En-
gagements with Germans the
AggressOrs Take Place North
west of Fortress.
ARTILLERY OUElS KEEP Up
Three Times Teutonic Troops
Are Hurled against French
Lines without Success-FOur
German Aircraft Brought to
the Ground.

London. March 1b--Extremelv heavy
infantry fighting has taken place north
west of Nerdun and on the outskirts or
the Bois Des Buttee. to tho north OF the
ASnc. with the Germans in both regions
the agGressors. Elsewhere along the line
artillery ducls of great proportions are
under way.
In the sector between Pethlncourt and
Cumieres, northwest of Verdun, tho in
tensc artillery boinbardment Of tho Ger
mans was followed by an infantry attack.
but over the entire front of three miles
it was repused by the French with ser
ious losses. except between BctMncourt
and lie Mort Ilomme where the Ger
mans gained a footing at two points in
the French trenches
Tho Germans three times to the north
Of the Asne threw their troops against
the French positions northwest OF the
Bots Des Buttes. but none Of the attacks
proved successful
In the forest Of Argonne the French
guns effectively shelled German positions.
North and east of Vcrdun the artillery
duels continue. TO tho north Of 81. Mi
hiel. in Lorraine and in the Nosgcs noun
tains the guns of both sides have been ac-
tive. 4 large number OF fights in the air
have taken place around Ncrdun. In
these four German aircraft have been
brought down. French aviators have
again bonbarded the station Of Brieules,
behind the German lines north of Ncrdun.
The British evidently are breaking up
the opposition of the Senussi tribcsmen
led by Turkish officers in western Egypt.
An official report received from Ma ior
General Peyton, commander OF the Brit
ish forces, says the occupation OF Sol
lum, on the EgYptian-Trtpoli frontier is
imminent, that the Sheik Harun has sur
rendered and is In the British camp and
that the head mon of the Aulad Ali
tribe arc begging for peace.
The Russians are still harrassing the
Turks on the Caucasus front. and have
made further progress against tho Teu-
tons in East Galicia. They entered Ger
man trenches in the region of Riga, Kill
| ed the occupants and returned to their
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-03-16
ROOSEVELT WILL
RETURN MARCH 25

New York, March fi.-The return Of
Colonel Theodore Roosevelt from the
British West Indies Is being awaited with
great interest by leaders of the Republican
md Progressive parties, as it is expected
that shortly after his arrival The cam
paign will he in earnest Word was re-
Ceived yesterday that Colonel Roosevelt;
would leave Port OF Spain. Trinidad. on
Wednesday and that he would reach this
city OH Saturday March % II was he
Heved he would be here on March ~. bu.
the date Of sailing from Port Of spain
was delayed.
There was no doubt in the minds Of
political Observers Yesterday that Colonel
Roosevelt again had tossed his hat into
the ring.
Politicians were trying to determine
yesterday the effect Of the Mexican sit
uation upon the candidacy of Colonel
Roosevelt for the nomination by tho 70.
publican and Progressive parties at thoir
national conventions in Chicago ON ,UIne
:. They were generally agreed that little
could nc foretold and that II would he
necessary 10 await further de> clopments
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-03-16
CONGRESS ADOPTS
RES0L UT|0N To
INCREASE ARMY

Wnsfjuston. March.--Congress took
active notice Of the border situation to-
day for the first time. The House pass
ed a Joint resolution late i'll tho day au-
thorizing the recruiting of the mobile
regular army to full strength. This
means the addition of approximately
twenty thousand lighting men TO the in
fantry. cavalry and field artillery. The
Senate is expected to concur tomorrow
and the necessary orders will be issued
Immediately TO I'll up regiments on
border duty.
The step was suggested by the army
general staff. It is urgently desired now
force by the expedition after Villa. but
ever since the patrol Of the border began
the army has been greatly handicapped
by the skeleton organization of regiments
companies. troops and batteries. The
force that occupied Vera Cruz had similar
difficulties some of the companies there
being less than forty men strong.
Senator Baker conferred today with Sen
ator Chamberlain and Representative Hay
chairman of the congressional mlitar,
committees and later Representative lia,
returned to the war department accom-
republican member OF the House com
mittec. The resolution was introduced by
Representative Hay Immediately upon
his return TO the Capitol Its considera.
ton was expedited by unanimous consen,
and its passage followed. with only Rep
resentativc London, socialist, voting
against 1t.
At the state department steps were
taken to make it certain that distortod
versions Of the American purpose IN
sending armed forces across the Dor
der did not receive wide circulation in
Mexico. BY cable. telegraph radio
and mail full statements of all that has
transpircd since the raid on Columbus
and OF the attitude of the United States
government and its reciprocal agree
ment with the Carranxa government
went forward to consuls and state de-
rartment agents throughout the
southern republic The intention is
TO keep these officials fully informed
In order that they NAV correct immc.
diatclN and authoritativcly any mrs.
statements or NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. in
their districts. Also, they will be able
to advise Americans with a fun know.
ledge Of the situation.
In effect the United States has es.
tablished publicity bureau In Mex.
leo TO make clear its peaceful purposes
toward every resident of Mexico with
the exception of Villa and the bandits
who raidcd Columbus
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-03-16
FRANKLIN co. COURT.
Leighton r. Slack Presiding Over
March Tcrm-2O Jury Trials.

st. Adams, March 13.--Franklin
county court will convene at the
county court house In this city to-mor-
row afternoon, the Hon. leighton +.
slack of st. Johnsbury presiding. Only
20 cases are assigned for trial by jury.
AS follows: +. l.. Baird vs.. the town
of EnosburG, case. Wesley Goodrich vs.
Guilmette. Chappcll and Phancuf apis.
trespass and case, NJ. L. Loomis VS.
Clifton Fl. Smith and others. case:
Michael Powers KS. the Central Yer
mont railway company. case: Victor
Cohen VS.. the ST. Johnsbury and Lake
Champlain Railway company, case
Harold Cohen VS. Frances u. Twigg
contract; Norman y. Tcmpleton vs..
Sidney Y. Hammond, alienation; Will
liam II. Adams VS.. Mary McGue, trover;
Sidney Y. Hammond vs.. Adelbert
Templeton. apt. assumpsit; Frank Lar
row VS. Smith Brooks. alienation:
Maurice Cantell by next friend, NJ. T.
Cantell vs.. Rabbi +, II. Henderson.
tort; Ellis w. Foster, trustee, VS.. the
Union Mutual Fire Insurance company
contract; Paul Desmarchier vs.. Stephen
\. Frost. tort; Harriet l.. Houghton and
NJ. Emilia llouEhton VS.. Cortez IL.
Cook. contract; Buck Real Estate COM
pany VS.. John NJ. Bradley and Barton
Savings Bank and Trust company. IT,
assumpsit; Victoria Lane admrx. of
estate of william Lane. Va Brother
hood of Locomotive Fircmen and
Engineers, covenant: Lizzie sullivan
admrX. of John T. Sullivan's estate vs..
the Travellers Insurance company Of
Hartford Conn assumpsit; \. J. Her
rick vs. 4. w. Fisher. assumpst; Mary
II. Plumb VS.. Il. G. Fayette and Paul
Booska, tort; Warren Clark VS.. James
Tudhope and others assault.
Tho grand jury has been summoned
to appear tomorrow morning at 1880
o clock.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-03-16
n. H. REPUBLICANS ELECT
lTNPLEDGED DELEGATES

Manchester. y. H., March 1-An I'M
pledged delegation to the republican ma
tional convention at Chicago was chosen
to-day at the first presidential primaries
ever held in this State. In the only con-
test of the republican side Frank II. Chal-
lis of this city, who announced his pref
erence for Theodore Roosevelt. was de-
feated by George H. Moses OF Concord,
who was unpledged by vote of ap
proximately two 10 one.
There were no contests in either the
Democratic or Progressive parties.
where tho vote was decidedly scant.
Three OF the democratic delegates at
large are pledged to President Wilson,
while the fourth is unpledged. The
four progressive delegates at large are
unpledged,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-03-16
SENATOR CUMMINS
MINNESOTA'S CHOICE
For Republican Presidential NOminn-
ton ms Defined by Primaries.

st. Paul Mimi. March l4.--Scattering re-
turns from to-daY's presidential prefer
ence primary IN Minnesota indicated tina,
Albert y. Cummins, United States scna-
tor from Iowa, had been declared the re-
publican choice for the presidential nomi
nation over Henry r. Estabrook Of Nov
York and William Grant Webster of chi
cago. The vote was light. Woodrow Will
son was unopposed on the democratic
ballot. Neither l.ugcnc y. Fuss, former
governor OF Massachusetts nor William
SulHcr. former governor Of New York.
had an advantage In the first returns on
their contest for the prohibition nominal
ton for president The progressive dele
gate candidates were unopposeI and were
certified on the ballot as elected.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-03-16

tory lawless bands of armed men who
have entered the United States from
Mexico, committed outrages on American
soil and fed into Mexico.
Tho government Of tho United state UNI
derstands that in view OF its agreement
to the reciprocal arrangement proposed
by tho dc facto government. the arrange
mcnt is now complete and in force and
the reciprocal privileges hereunder may
accordingly be exercised by either gov
eminent without further Interchange Of
views
ut Is n matter Of sincere qualification
to the government OF the United States
that the de facto government Of Mexico
has eVnced 50 cordial and friendly a
spirit of cooperation in tho efforts of the
authorities of the United States to ap-
prehend and punish tho bands Of outlaws
who seek refuge beyond the international
boundary in the erroneous belief that the
constituted authorities will resent any
pursuit across tho boundary by the forces
of the government whose citizens have
suffered by the crimes Of the fugitves
with the same spirit Of cordial
friendship the government of the Uni
ted States will exercise the privilege
granted by the dc facto government of
Mexico in the hope and confident OK
pectation that by their mutual efforts
lawlessneSs will he oradicated and
peace and order maintained in the tor
ritorics of the United States and Mex
leo contiguous to the international
boundary
MEXICAN EMBASSY JCBIL.ANT.
Officials at the Mexican embassy
here were iubilant over tho acceptance
of General Carranza's proposal by the
United States. The ambassador desig-
nate, Ijlisc o. Arredondo. withheld
comment pending advices from his
chief. but other officials made no Sc
crot OF their entire satisfaction with
the American note. 1t was transmitted
promptly to General Carranza. Some
officials said that while a few extreme
radicals among Carranza adhcrents
might show opposition to the agree
ment, this element would not be i'm =
rortant. nor would 1t influence the re-
latlons between the two governments.
Advices to the navy department to-day
from Vera. Cruz, Tampico and other
points on the Mexican gulf coast tended
to confirm this view. Commanders Of
American warshipS al these ports said
tho publication there OF the intention Of
the United States TO send armed forces
| after Villa had caused no excitement or
uncaSiness There were no indications Of
| antiAmc rican demonstrations, the mos
SaGcs said. even when It appeared doubt
| ful what course the Carranza govern
ment would pursue.
EMBARGO ON ARMS
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-03-16
A QUESTION AS TO BAIL,

Representative Volemcr, answering at
Washington luncheon an attack against
his armament expectation bill said
'These men misunderstood my bill. They
misunderstood it as completely MS the
young lady misunderstood the lasso A
young lady pointing to the lasso coilcd
on his pommcl. said to a cowboy: "What
is that line for?' To catch steers ana
bosses, ma'am the cowboy answered.
Indeed" said tho young lady, looking
rather astonishcd. And what halt do
you use?'-Norfolk Virginia Pilot.