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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-12-23
City Reported to Have Cap
itulated to Bandits
Friday.
|SALAZAR MOVES ON
CHIHUAHUA CITY
Villa Reported Near Jimnex, Moving
Toward Chihuahua City to Direct the
Attaok-santa RosaIia Also Reported
to Be in Hands of villistas-Force Of
800 Carranza soldiers Captured and
Nearly All Put to Death.

El Paso, Tex, Dec. o3.--Unconflrm-
ed reports that Torreon had been taken
by Villa forces We're forwarded to
Washington by government agents
early today. They stated the fighting
started early yesterday and continued
until one O'Clock in the afternoon, when
the city capitulated.
1t also was reported that Jose Ynez
Salazar was attacking Chihuahua
City and that Villa was approaching
Jiminez on his way north to partici-
pate in this attack. AS the lines are
cut south Of chihuahua City, Carranza
officials here say they have no news
of the fighting at Torreon and deny
any fighting at Chihuahua City.
Villa Captures Santa RosaIia.
foreign property owner in Santa
Rosalia received the first news today
of the capture Of that place by villa
men on Dc. u. He was notified that
800 Carranza soldiers who had entrain-
ed to move to Chihuahua City were
captured and practically all of them
executed, the message said Those
killed included the Carranza colonel
in command, it was added No prop
erty was destroyed.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-12-23
MAILS TO OPEN TO FILMS.
Motion Picture Reels to Be Transport
cd by Uncle Sam.

Washington. Dec. 2s.--Motion pic
ture films are admitted to the mails by
an order today of the postoffice de-
partment effective Jan. l. Films will
go under parcel post rates, but strin-
gent regulations governing the packing
OF them have been adopted,
They must be shipped outside mail
bags In metal cases and sparkproof
boxes bearing a label with a warning
to keep fire and lights away.
Motion picture companies have
sought admission to the mails for some
years -
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-12-23
BUY COAL FOR POOR.
Car Load of Coal For Free Distribution
Purchased by City,

Des Moines, Dec. 23.--In order that
no poor people in the city might be
forced to spend cold Christmas. May
or John Macvicar today ordered the
purchase with city funds OF car OF
city teams.
Local wholesalers refused TO sell the
mayor coal, and the purchase was
made In small lots, from manufactur-
titles.
Tn a statement TODAY tho mayor said
he was convinced that the coal short
age was due to combination on the
part Of local dealers and said he would
demand grand jury investigation.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-12-23
WATER SUPPLY FAILS.
Montezuma City Council Orders Sink.
ing Of Another Deep Well.


Montezuma, Dec. 23--The town wa
ter supply has been falling for the
past few weeks. TIE supply of spring
water held up until the latter part OF
October. The deep well has been in
use much OF the time since. This
supplies neither quantity nor quality.
The council has now ordered the dig
ging Of another deep well in the hope
that an adequate supply for fire protec-
tion and domestic use will be obtained.
Every effort is being made to conserve
the supply. A few days ago some Of
the pumping machinery broke. Mayor
Rodgers did not wait for trslins but
drove to Cedar Rapids thru a storm, Sc
cured the parts and had the pump In
actor, within 4. Z - = -
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-12-23
Won BURIAN REMOVED
AS PRIME MINISTER i
Count czsrnin Won chudsnitx = Named
as Successor Premier Austro.
Hungarian Minister to Roumania At
Outbreak Of War. .555. 7s &

London, Dec %. Count Czernin Won
Chudenitz has succeeded Baron Won
Burian as Austro Hungarian. prime
minister. according to an Amst erdam
dispatch, quoting the Vienna Weiner
Zeitung. Count czerrlin was also
named president OF the council of min
listers. He was minister to Roumania
up to the time that couptry en-
tered the war. The emperor has COM
ferred on Baron Burian the brilliants
OF the order of st. Stephan, for his
services as foreign minister, and has
appointed him common finance minis
ter in place OF Prince Conrad Won Ho-
henlohe, who has resigned
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-12-23
Tire. peath. \ cIev.l.nd. 4.

Cleveland, o., Dec. 20. Ferdinand
Triet dropped dead from overexertion
while battling the snow drifts on his
way TO work today. Two boys waTssf;
killed by trains last night which thevi
did not observe because OF the blizxard.,
Two others were struck and Injured by
automobiles and street cars while
blinded by snow
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-12-23
WHITE HOUSE CHRISTMAS. ]
Prssidsnt to Spend Holiday Quietly
With His Family. s

washington, Dec. 28.-President Wil-
soma Christmas began today. Turkeys
were given out to all married White
House employees while by express and
mail gifts for the president arrived
from all over the United States.
In addition to presents sent Mr.. viii
son by friends, he, received remem-
brances from admirers unknown to
him personally. There was holly and
mistletoe by the barrel and books OF
many kinds. The president has no en-
EaKe1rissffrtt:., ft . : before T.cs5s. a:5 clan.
to spend tomorrow and Monday with
his family quietly.
The large tree for the children at the
White House was put in place today.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-12-23
REJECT NEwLANps siLL.

senate Committee Favorahly Rsports
Humphrey Flood Control m sasurs.
Washington. Dec. The Humphrey
food control bill, appropriating $l5,-
600, 900 for control Of the Hover Mis-
sissippi valley water and rs, SOC, 900 for
the sacramento river, was reported
favorabiy today by the senate COM.
merce committee and put on the sen
ate calendar. 1t has passed the house.
The committee rejected Senator New
lands comprohise bill.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-12-23
IOWA GUARDSMEN
ID REACH DESMOINES
Third Battalion of First Regiment Ar
rives at Home Station Friday Night
N First and Second BattaIions Ex-
pscted Sunday.

Des Moines, Dec. 23.-Word received
today by Adjutant General Guy E..
Logan Of the Iowa National Guards,
said the troop trains bearing the first
and second battalions of the First
Iowa infantry back from the border
had reached Kansas City at s o'clock
this morning. The train with the Third
battalion reached Fort Des Moines
last night.
General Logan said that he did not
believe the second and third battalions
would arrive at the post before Sun.
day.
z5g1iIie.rs IN. Eco1n!,nl, niss=iiG~
Fort Des Moines were sWamped with
requests for Christmas furlopghs. 1t
is thought the process Of mastering
out the men cannot he finished for at
least week and guardsmen want to
get home for Christmas IL possible.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-12-23

.marlks with satisfaction that Austria
Hungary and her allies consider the
moment opportune to prepare tho way
for peace. M
The Neuseus Wiener Journal eagerly
awaits the attitude of the entente to-
wards the presidents move in view OF
the recent deduction Of the leading
statesmen Of the entente that interfer-
ence by neutrals with the object of
peace would be hardly friendly act.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-12-23
Deny Retirement of Gonzales.

Juarez, Mexico, Dec. 23.-GoVeTnor
Gonzales, of the state Of CkihIahua,
reached here on special train today
and went into conference with General
Gonzales 1t was announced at head
quarters.
The arrival Of the governor on a spe-
cial train caused report to be spread
here that General Murguia had arrived
from Chihuahua City to depose General
Gonzales as military commander here.
This was officially denied at heedquar-
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-12-23
Gonzales 70 Oppose Villa.

Juarez. Mexico Dec. 23.-Gen Fran
cisco Gonzales announced today that
Gen. Jose Murguia, brother OF Gen.
Francisco Murguia. military command
er Of the northeastern zone. would sue
ceed him as commander OF the de facto
troops in the Juarez district.
General Gonzales added he would
take the field in person against Villa.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-12-23
Finds Little Favor r. Paris.

Paris. Dec. 23-President Wilson's
note with the statement of Secretary
Lansing continues to be the sensation
OF the day and takes precedence over
anything elsa in the papers. The pres
ident,s action by no means meets with
favor among the commentators, who
vary only in the manner Of expressing
their opinions.
The principal reproach is In the
words of Stephen Pichon, who, writing
In the Petit Journal, says:
The note makes no distinction be-
tween the states who provoked the war
and those upon whom It was forced.
The belligerents, whoever they are, see
themselves In the same way by Presi-
dent Wilson. He does not remember
either the violation Of Belgian neutral
Y ity. the crimes of the submarine war
fare or any Of the monstrous acts
which, reyofted the conscience Of his
compatriots and that Sof the civilized
J world. Germany. her victims, Belgians,
Serbians and French, it iss all the
same."
The Temps. referring to the ,,nsA 1T
the President asks:
Can new crimes, such as the Bel
2 D I0A ,AU0pVI@<1SAUHD, WAlCus o. tlAlD mo-
ment, are provoking the indignation Of
4 the people Of the United States, be set
4 aside? IN q word can one put In the
same order words which pass and acts
which remain or believe something
which at the same time developments
deny? Evidently not AS to the harm
caused by th1sMar, this is certain, that
II Is not IN sfhs power Of the belliger-
ents to avoid It absolutely. Further
more, thera are two kinds of>. harm.
4 On the one hand there are the inevi-
table consequences OF war, sea block
ade and other things; on the other
hand, arc assassination, violation of
/ the written law, 3torpedoing Of neutral
ships with the groaning OF drowning
women and children.
"Can a single act of this kind be
Imputed to the allies? All know there
cannot In Germany these acts are
codified in doctrine. On land and seq
Systematic disregard OF the rules
! made by centuries OF civilization is at
the base OF the declaration OF the war
War is made, and it is declared, in the
sovereign name Of force. Here again,
\ II there any assimilation possible be-
tween these NO groups OF beiiiger-i
entse Evident1y not"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-12-23
NO PAPER MONDAY.

D The Times Republicans will nat G
3 be printed Monday Christmas G
3 day. The employees OF the Times /.
3 Republican have long enjoyed g
3 Christmas as holiday and there G
3 will be no departure from this G
custom this year. 6
- .... n
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-12-23
EAST UNDER SNOW BLANKET.
Western New York and Ohio 20 Have
White Christmas. st

Buffalo, n. Y. Dec. g. Western
New York today lies beneath deep
blanket of snow that Is causing serious
delays to steam and trolley traffic.
Probably 1850 persons In the rail-
road depots waited anxiously to depart
by rail. but no trains were being sent
east pending the arrival OF those de-
layed
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-12-23
American Aviator Killed.

London, Dec. 23-H r. Deighton
Simpson, son OF Henry w. Simpson, OF
New York, was accidentally killed
while dying in England, on Dec. 10,
He was a lieutenant in the British fly
In Iii s corps. - 8 ,5. ~
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-12-23
Ohio Town. Digging out.

Columbus, o.. Dec. aass.-3hfo towns
and cities were busy today diExipk
themselves out from under the heag-
lest snowfall in years. The storm seem
ed to be general. but heavier IN tllat;
central and northern portions of the
ztate. sSss
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-12-23
WiIson's Note Rsachss I. oms.

Rome, Dec. %, via Paris Thon.as
Nelson Page, American ambassador at
Rome, today handed Sonnino, Italian
foreign minister, the note from Presi-
dent Wilson, Containing suggestion
on the subject of . plan Of action con-
eerning the war" ss
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-12-23
=: HAVE iisH4aY.
Especial Tax Carries at Special Election
| With Majority Of 102.

Special to Times Republican.
Montezuna, Dec. 23.--The voters Of
Montezuma held a special election Fri
day upon proposition to establish a
free public library. There had been
some discussion upon the subject and
many opposed the proposition on the
ground that taxes would be increased.
The men voted 1876 for and 103 against.
while the women voted 123 for and SO
against, making a total majority In
favor OF the library of 102. Altogether
1888 women voted. Major Rodgers ex-
poets to name q board OF library trus-
tees within a few days and an organiza-
ton will be worked out soon.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-12-23
pr.n.r, lReplv d. 3 cer,rnanv. y 2,

Paris, Dec. 23.Afhe aliies' answer to
Germanys peace proposal is almost
done, according to the Petit Parisien.
The paper says II, is a long document
and sets forth clearly both the ''griev-
ances Of the allies and tho crushing re-
sponsibilities Of the central empire"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-12-23
Z cultivate All Unoccupied Land.

Paris, Dec. 24.-The minister Of com,
merce has introduced a bill empower
ing the agricultural department to put
into cultivation all unoccupied land.
This is in line with similar action TAX
en- in England. q
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-12-23
Dies STRUGGLING with Blizzard.

Massillon. o.. Dec. 23.-P. H. Mona
han, Pittsburgh steel man, died from,
heart failure on the street here today
while struggling thru the blizzard to
reach the railroad station t6 take 4
train home to spend Christmas.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-12-23
New Australian War Loan.

London, Dec. GA Reuter- dispatch
from Melbourne today says:
"It is. stated that the ,commonwealtS
| is about to float aIiether war loan. Of
1s, 900. 900 pounds on terms similar to
1 other leans II
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-12-23
Note .pe,jevrsd 10 Berlin,

Vienna, Dec. 23.-l5nited States Am
bassador Penfield will hand. Baron Bu-
rian, this afternoon, the note from the
American government to the ibelligerent
powers, suggesting an exchange of
views to peace conditions. The text
Of the note had not bsen made public
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-12-23
IOWA TROOPS hoMs ToNleHT.
First Troop Train 81 First Infantry pu,
n Des Motnss at O'Clock.

Des Moines,9 Dec. 22.-- -Adjt- Gen. Guy
e. Logan this afternoon received a mes
sage from St Joseph, Mo-. .saying that
the first troop train with the first In
fantry Iowa National Guard back from
the border, reached there at II this
morning. It was expected to reach Des
Noines about 6 p. m.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-12-23
afitiah steamer Sunk.

Washington. Dec 2S.-The sinking Of
the British steamer Lariston was re-
ported to the state department from
London. Neither place, time nor man
ner was given.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-12-23
. Les DARCY IN AMERICA.
Australian Champion TO BE Matched
Within Twenty. Four Hours,

= New York, Dec. 23.--Les Darcy, the
Australian middleweight, arrived here
today after an adventurous two
months voyage from the Antipodes,
and will be signed to meet George
Carpenter, the French heavyweight;
Jack Dillon or Billy Miske, within the
next twenty -four hours.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-12-23
/ Keeps Psaes IN Foreground.

s London, Dec. y3.-The Neue Freie
\ lPresse. Of Vienna according to Reu-.s
teEE Amsterdam dispatch, says the
n6te Of the president will have the.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-12-23

tate that the question
tain for some time in
TT adds that the en-
iged to discuss q rea-
which to end the war
sire for peace in the
be strength
EIIemeine Zeitung re-
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-12-23
Few Papers Openly Support
President Wilson's Peace
s1 Proposal.
I 8PARISIANPRESS
OPENLY OPPOSED
German Press Divided, One Group
Viewing Note as Inspired BY Purely
Selfish Motives, Another Tending to
Favor Suggestion, While Third
I Seems Disposed TO Awsit Trend Of
Events-vi Papers See Benefits.

Berlin, Dec. 23.-The press received
the note from President Wilson to the
powers with varying views. scarcely
4 any two papers looking alike at the
note, The views ranged from the en-
thusiastic welcome, accorded the plan
Z by the Tageblatt. to the unexpectedly
cynical quasi si-acqiescence of the Vos-
sische Zeitung, with the middle ground
represented by the Lozal Anzeizer'
which prefers to await the answer of
the entente powers to the emperor's
note before deciding for or against it..
George Bernhard In Vossiche Zei-
/ ting views the proposal as actuated by
purely American self motives. Amer
lea, he says, sfinds itself in the position
1 Of having passed the heydey point in
its financial operations with, the entente
and now wants peace and the co-ope-
ration Of England in preparing for
what it alIudes to as the inevitable Jap
anese trouble.
Herr Bernhardi refers to Secretary
Lahsing's statement regarding Amer
lea being drawn to the. verge of war
is b distinct tip to Germany, yet he
/ il convinced that the United States
wants to avoid war principally for sell
4 fist reasons. The suggestion that nell
trails as well as combatants participate
In the peace, conference is energeti-
i caily and vigorously rejected by the
paper, which says that this must not
come to pass in any circumstance.
What may come UP between Germany
and her foe1 u not the business Of the
neutral, II insists, and Germany has
learned in addition by bitter experience
what she might expect In q court in
which the judges were neutrals under
Esnglish pressure In such case the
world would be against her, It adds
count Rsvertlew,s stStaWspt,
Count ReyentlOw. commenting on the
prssident,a note In the Deutsche Tages
stZettonss ssayaa the character cf the in-
\ usabvt6 ftum the hea dime, The
United staten Arc liking In. 5s
Count Reventlow devotes the greater
part Of his editorial to the statement
. .ofsSecretary Lansing, which he. Germs
threat against Germany that America
/ win enter the war on the side OF the al-
lies should the emperor. INSTEAD Of con-
Senting to- q conference under any cir
cumstances. use his naval weapons
against ENGLAND and damage what he
terms the Anglo American cause
Wilson'S step" says the count, "is
nothing but an effort to save England
from catastrophe"
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1916-09-07
NORTH MOLINO.
The fields are needing rain.

The fields are needing rain.
Mrs. Irwin Fry of Chicago is the
guest of her sister, Mrs. Almer Mum
dy. She will visit relatives and
friends in Galloway county next
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Richard Baker en-
tertained at Sunday dinner Mr.. Rob-
ert Miller and family and Mr.. and
Mrs. Harry Heller and little son,
Trimble.
Rev. Fred White filled his regular
appointments at the Moline church
Sunday. He motored up and back,
having his wife and children with
him.
A revival meeting will be held at
Moline church, beginning the first
Sunday in October. Rev. Riney, of
Fayette, Mo-, will assist Bro. White
in the meeting.
Last Sunday was Mr.. Will
Heizer's birthday. He and his wife
entertained at dinner, Mr.. Lon Hell
ger and family; Bro. Fred White and
family, and Mrs. Heizer's three sis.
tiers from Mexico.
Mr.. and Mrs. Felix Martin anC
Miss Archie Squires were the guests
of Mr.. and Mrs. Ira Mayes, last week
Mr.. Nova Miller and sister, Mis-
Myra, spent last Sunday in Contra
liza.
DR.. ]. F. Flynt and daughter, Mis-
Lillian, returned to their home in Mo
limo last Sunday morning after
few weeks visit in Nebraska and Col
Orado.
Mrs. Alma Mundy and her sister
Mrs. Irwin Fry, will go to Callawa
; county next Wednesday to visit thei
brother a few days.
Geo. Johnson and wife, of nea
Barry, ILL.,, visited their daughter
D Mrs. Joe Jennings and other friend
. for the past week. They returned {
their home Monday
There are several nice young mule
for sale in this vicinity.
u There will be a call meeting 6
Mt. Zion church September 16. e,
cry member is requested to be pre-
ent.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1916-09-07
WANT ITEMS.

FOR SALE:-New and up-to
date furniture, stoves and rugs, sew.
Ing machines ON easy payments. Can
furnish your homes or rooms com.
plete. Buy now and pay later.
SAM MORRIS.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1916-09-07
MOLINO LETTER.

Mrs. Grover White and children of
Iowa were the guests of Mrs. Joe
Python last week.
Ben Baker had a sale Of household
goods last Wednesday and left for
Colorado Thursday. They made
many friends while here who wish
them well in their new home.
w. E. Cauthorn and sister enter
tanned Wednesday evening in honor
of their guests, Mrs. l.. M. Koch and
daughter of Urbana, Ill. Those pres
ent were Misses Edna and Florence
Koch, Mallie Crawford, Edith Tur-
ner, Blanche and Edna Cauthorn,
Florence Heller, Jessie Mundy and
Mrs. l., NJ. Koch; Messrs. Leslie
Pierce. Claud Galloway. Estel Dun
can, Virgil Baker, Virgil Stuart and
Francis Cauthorn.
Mrs. James Camplin of Santa Fe
was the guest of Mrs. John Heller
Friday. Mrs. Heller and daughter
accompanied her home Saturday and
will spend a week and attend Chau-
tauqua.
Harry Heller has begun work on
the basement for his new house in
Moline.
Miss Florence Heller was the
guest of Mrs. Lewis Galloway Satur-
day night and together with Lewis
Galloway and wife and Claude Gala
way motored to Moberly and spent
Sunday.
The Misses Barnett of Mexico
spent the weekend with Mrs. Will
Heller.
Miss Martha Helwig of Mexico
spent Sunday with homefolks here.
A. c. Barnes and wife, Dan eau
thorn and wife and the Misses eau
thorn. all of Mexico, were Sunday
guests of Pate Cauthorn and family.
Mrs. Almer Mundy is enjoying a
visit from her sister, Mrs. Susie Fry
of Chicago.
DR.. ]. F. Flynt and daughter, Miss
Lillian, returned Sunday from a
three weeks visit in the West Miss
Paulene will visit few weeks in
Dalton, Neb., before returning home.
Rev. F. l.. White filed his regular
appointments Saturday and Sunday
at Mt. Zion Church. His family &C.
companied him and spent the week
end.
Miss Lola Bybee returned Monday
from a pleasant visit at Garnet
Kan.
Mesdames Andrew j. Cauthorr
and Herod Hopkins and children
were guests of Mrs. James Dudley
Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Heller, Mr.. ant
Mrs. Lon Heller and John Heize
mOtored to Hannibal Tuesday for
short visit with relatives.
All the members of Mt Ziol
Church are expected to be present a
the church on Saturday before tn
third Sunday in September at tire
o'clock p. m. Business of impor
lance.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1916-09-07
FOR SALE.

The undersigned, as executor of
the estate of Lucinda Steffens, de-
ceased, offers for sale the Steffens
Home known as No. 1917, North JEFF
ferson street, Mexico, Mo. The
dwelling is a fine two-story brick, in
good repair. The above is bargain
and the place must be sold soon.
sept21 John w. Howell, Executor.