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The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-01-17

Fitzpatrick and NockIes were in
structed to attend meeting oftpolice
committee of council to consider ap-
pointment of strike bureau in police
department
Hugh Glover and Chas Cullen of
United Hatters asked the union men
to give one hours wage on Jan. 27
to the hatters to pay 100000 fine
imposed by the supreme court. They
attacked the court bitterly.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-01-12
ROOMS Fer RENT
BROAD. n. DO4.

A few very attractive rooms beautifully
furnished: communicating baths; southern sx-
posure; steam heat; electric lights: attractive
dining room; Individual bes; board optional
rooms. adjoining BATH Iot-Water heat elec9
trIc light. Phone BarlaE l22S
CHESINuT. lSlpt Spruce, HOP: apartments
with bath: suitable Tor army navy officers
COLLEGE, AVE. N, .203l-Hewly furnished.
well-heated rooms: private house, l5 minutes
to city Hall; phone; breakfast optional.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-01-12

WALNUT ANp 11TH SITS. Is, ". Cor.J. mod
suite; exceptionally attractive; high ceilings
abundantly lighted on three sides: suitable
for housekeeping. if desired SI5. Janitor on
premises. BARBER. HARTMAN & co.
1901 Chestnut 81.
I05 S. nth ST.-Bachelor apartments: excep-
tionally desirable % floor suite, large rooms
on premises: steam heat included
BARBER, HARTMAN & CO.. 1901 Chestnut.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-01-12
AuToMon11Rs
% oFrEn rHIs WEE

w OFFER THIS WEEK
rxcEPTIoNkis BARGAINS
IN USED CARS
Tho following cars have all been
taken N partial payment for WHITE
CARS. These cars are IN first class
condition and will he sold at low
figures:
sTEARNs KNIGHT
WHITE
IOCOMOBILE
STEVENS DURYEA
PIERCE ARROW
STEVENS puRYEA
PIERCE ARROW
STEVENS DURYEA
t.OItER
BIG VALUES AT YOUR OWN PRICE
CALL FOn DEMONSTRATION
We also have
6is-tor SAtER truck.
3-ton PACKARD truck.
VIM Delivery truck.
7. q. MOSER
g1d North Broad street.
rHONES-Bcll, Spruce GGO2
Keystonc. Race 1875.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-01-12
APARTMENTS

ass N BROAD. ST., ~ &c
BOARD AND REsIDENCEs HIGH IN e II Il ~ ~
WELL, FITRN MODERN APIS.s, tr5tsiln<se t5tin<e = =
BkTHs: ALL OUTSIDE. SUNNY hSsgs1s
NJ w. COR. nth AND SAMSON 81 tS; a nd
rwo desirabie apartrnents, one room anu
hath each Apply on premises -----.
OXFORD. 2oos (near park)-Ffrst and seSo1u Sa.
foors single or togethers not,,yMhaIer "ea''
Abernethy. 2724 N. 9TH. l33 :. lzth. h.---a
sPRTNG GARDEN 1871 Excellent apts; IN
1diffcrent houses some furn.i kltenenesses. ~
WALNUT i4si-33-Comf. apts.. ! 70 = ,ssIn smns' :
some fur. Apply ianltor. Phi spruce 4e2y.
ATTRACTIVE suite Of up5gyn.sheSsa pprIya.e Sath sss
and eiectric light. improved yapor ehee,nDf heatlmEf
svsten elevator services; strictly rsytSu larSv
building: centrally located; rent sfO' ieie'
ehce neeY YARRow & VAN PE1T
ifth and Chestnut sts.
West philadelphia
! oFFER large variety OF apartments, -. At
varied prlces and TO meet almost any IequthIYi uhis
ment Call or send for list; A9 Auto9Tn0piie
service to Inspect apartments Y deHilreiu;; -
NORMAN s.. SHERWOOD. lai rM " Inv 1,n5S 81
SPRUCE 30Ii. Raj. aV-9,-
pEAtJTIFUL apartment, southern expos1urs' psa1
rooms and bath, all conyenIencesi 10 o
bOth st $50 uer month. G. b. fIeit55ythah'
76i s. Broad st. Phone Dickinson osoS,-
SEDGLEY 45TH .,rA, ANP Sprs FiNh
Four rooms and bath, $40. See janitor.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-01-12

THE ECONOMY ATTEMPTS of the best
power transmission may be neutrali2ed by
want OF YoGoM FRICTIoN CLUTCH pull
leys and FRICTION CUTOFF couplinRs.
sHAFTING and MACHINE WORKS, fl5
'''''" 'eeO"' JAMES YoCoM a SON
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-01-12
REMEMBER. MIR. nuYER.

THAT ALL OUR USED CARS
have been taken In exchange for new Stutz
cars, and are made MECHANICALLY
RIGHT before offer them to you.
HuPMoBILE '32' COUPE: very handsome;
special built body; passenger. elegant
oAKf.kND Roadster. 1914: very nicely eaup-
ped number OF extras. Cost 5000 when
I.OzIER 1915. 4 cvi. small passenger
brand new motor; several extras
CADILLAC Job. passenger; big snap;
eTUTz BULLDoG 1915. fully equipped: run
pkvfs i6if cyl looks like new; in fine
OVERLAND tai4 ? passenger; fully equip
pcd: an opuortunity,
HAYNES 1914 cyl: full equipment and
many extras: splendid condition; pas
ciIREMERs 1913. fully equipped, at eScep-
READ iDiI' cyl. small passengers an
excellent family car.
sTUTZ AGENCY
s6i-G63 NORTH BROAD ST.
Ask for MIR. Derrickson.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-01-12

PoWER-PLANT EQUIPMENT b..
Dynamos, motors, iOilers. ST am and oil en-.
Eines. pumps, air cG GmpTessorI.
FRANK TOOMEY. Inc. I2T N. Sd st
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-01-12

n. E. CORNER 17TH AND WALNUT SITS.
structure reaches the highest point OF develop
ment as yet attained in apartment construc-
tlon, and may be properly styled a perfect
place of abode.
An earnest effort has been made TO offer
a matchless home to those whose first con-
sideration is not 10 count the cost alone, but
there is only perfection. the size and char
acter OF which may be selected and shaped
the Individual.
Suites are arranged from two rooms and
one bath to tn rooms and five baths
The location Is excellent, being convenient
to the business and shopping centres and yet
not too near,
All things considered. the rentals are mod
crate.
Further information, arrangements, for in
spection and reservations may be made
through
NORMAN s. SHERWOOD
l4ll Walnut street.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-01-12

MANY OF the largest Industrial establishments
IN Philadelphia have been equipped with
ahattlngi hangers, pulleys and betting By
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-01-12
MACHINERY AND TOOLS

TUTOR wanted: one familiar with army re
auIrements and Spanlsh. II e47, Led. Cent
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-01-12

PRACTICAL MAN WITH II YEARS EX-
PARTNER HAVING 5000 TO $50 900 IN
skFE INSEsTMENT: TARGr REaTtNRESSss
NO AGENTS. NJ las. LEDGER CENTRAL
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-01-12
RESTAURANT

FOR RENT
Near railroad depot. rapidly growing neigh
borhood: no opposition; splendid opportunity
for experienced restaurant and cafe man
good inducement TO right party. $50.
Ledger Central.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-01-12
REAL ESTATE FOR sAis


N. r. COR. PARK AVE kN1, =, - SO.
SITS -3-sty brick store and dv,siii,,IlsJt nFlt.z
ana pain. can be- used as a hakst. f,<=
w. Miller. 4Ol 400 Common wesi,tte X !. 81
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-01-12

BOARDING
CHESTNUT. 6O15-Two gentlemen can have
separate rooms and board In strictly prl-
yate home. Phone Barring 14i6 w.
CHESTNUT. 4OIs-Desirable vacancies rooms
and board; excel. table board. Pres. 1924 ].
SPRUCE 1912 (Holmehurstl- beautifully furn.
rooms. private bath, with board table board.
SPRUCE. 122O-TarEe rooms. single or en-
suite; private baths; table board.
SPRUCE. l22l-2G CBrismonde)-Furn rooms.
single en- suite private baths; table board.
SPRUCE 1O2s-3O-SinGle and double rooms 4th
floor, we'll heated choice table board.
SPRUCE. l23O-ATTRACTIVE ROOMS. WITH
EXCELLENT TABLE BOARD.
WALLACE. 1S2t--well furnished rooms:
southern exposure: excellent table: phone.
WALLACE. 3iOi-Board and rooms reason
able: conv. 10 cars. Phone Preston 54ss w.
WALNUT 4oI4 - Attractive 2d-noor front:
gentlemen or couple. Phone Belmont 1913 n.
NTH ST, s., 25O-superior rooms and table for
Tehned women; ref
50TH. s.. l94 : ATTRACTIVE 2D-FLooR
ROOMS WITH BOARD: PRIVATE FAM
lily; STEAM HEAT. ELECTRIC LIGHT.
BOTH. s.. I31-Hand. furn. I'd front room:
elect. excel board hot-water heat; phone
9th & HAVERFORD AVE.-DesirRble front
and back rooms; Overhrook section: private
Prot family: steam heat and electric lights
good board; gentlemen. Belmont 43is w.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-01-12
BUILDERS. ATTENTION

17VII3IyI1INs5I NJ FlIN TTIlN
Eight acres ripe ground for sais at.,-,-
and Haverford ave. "o'suVNn>
j. A. PATTERSON, 1870 s. 18th 81
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-01-12
wanted

HAVE PARTY WANTING $500 for short time;
Will give $50 bonus, beside interest and good
security. Penn Real Estate and Building
Company. 2t54 n. 10th.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-01-12
ROOMS WANTED

YOUNG WOMAN. employed. desires . unfur-
nished rooms. housekeeping, vicinity 9th and
Girard. = 5fJ. Ledger office.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-01-12

GERMANTOWN CChciten ave, NJ p cor. OF
Pulaskil Desirable rooms, second door. s,,r eSr
ner suite unfurniehed. light houfekeepingg
permitted; private bath, steam heat; suit adult
ram. conv. TO trolley. train: refs, EXCHANGED.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-01-12
BOARD WANTED

WANTED. room and board: middle-aged gem
tlemRn; walking distance City Hall: private
family pref: state terms. A 20i. Led. on.
FIVE ROOMS q on second noor). . baths:
board q persons: full particulars: unfurnished
preferred. II 443, Ledger Central,
Suburban
FIRST CLASS ROOM AND BOARD wanted
by gentleman on suburban div. Of r. n,
r.; Ardmore or west. 40. Ledger Cent
ShNITARIUMS
BEAUTIFUL location: special scientific care;
nervous, elderly; every comfort nurses.
Booklet DIR. Randall, City line Chestnut Hill
APARTMENTS
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-01-12
BusINEss oppoRTuNtT1Rs

ACTIVE or silent investnent-sy00 secured
IN lerltimafe enterprise Will earn double with
In 90 days. ~. Ledger Central
MILLINERY, estab., uptown for sale; excel
class trade; III health eauee. L $50. Led. Cent
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1916-06-15
LOCAL AND PERSONAL

Mrs. Henry Hendrickson is SER
icusly ILL.,
Mrs. Walter Elder left for Chi
cago today to visit relatives.
Miss Laura Glen returned sun
day evening from a brief visit at
her home at Marietta.
lie interior of the Lynden post
office was papered anc PAINTED ;his
week.
Miss Hannah Meurer has gone TO
Everson to work for the Everson
Valley Home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Dean and
Mr.. and Mrs. F. p. Close autoad %
Birch Bay Sunday
j. L. Dykstra Of Iowa arrived
in Lynden Wednesday morning 20
visit relatives. He expects 10. re-
n.ain here a month.
Miss Mabel Brokaw and Mr.. VIII
liam f. Hyatt were married at II
O'Clock Wednesday morning at the
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1916-06-15

home of the brides parents neal
the Timon school. The Rev. Paul
II. Ashby performed the ceremony
in the presence of immediate rela-
tiyes. A sumptuous dinner was
served the guests following the
ceremony. Tire young couple will
reside on Mr.. Hyatt's ranch al
Meadowdale
Eighth grade examinations will
be held Thursday and Friday in the
grade school building Miss Crete
Topping will be in charge.
Pathe's Weekly at the Electric
tonight shows some fine war pic
lures, and other news events. Don I
miss il.
The Knights of Pythias and the
Pythian Sisters will make merry
Monday at their monthly social
evening.
An auto truck load and two four
young people travelled to Nook
sack Mountain Tuesday on a nicnlc.
Miss Emma Bennett spent Sum-
day in Bellingham.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. Haveman have
issued invitations to the wedding
OF their daughter, Dina, to Albert
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1916-06-15

John De Young, at the Haveman
home Wednesday, June 2S. ut IL
g. IN.
Mrs NJ Kelly, the Misses Ada
and Norah Kelly and Mrs. Allen Of
/ Bell'ngram aGtoed 10 Lynden Tues
day and visited Miss Tierney at her
| home east of town
A chi dren's service will be re d
ir the Methodist Church Sunday
morning at IL. TIE hymns and
special mt steal numbers will be
sting by a chi dlen's choir.
The Lynden baseball team will
meet Deming Sunday ut Hawley' s
Park. Last Sunday, the team was
defeated in close game by Edison
at Edison. to g. Reed of Lynden
made a home run.
Howard Worthen arrived home
Wednesday from Washington State
College at Pullman. The rest of
the members of the Worthen fsnii y
are expected Friday night.
r. A. Barr will conduct a series
OF Evangeiistic meetings in Lyneen
beginning Sunday, in tent OH
Front st. between eth and 8th.
Take the kiddies to see that
funny cartoon coEedy at the Fec
tic tonight.
j. NJ. Quimby underwent an oper-
alton Monday at st. Luke's hospital
in Bellingham.
The Kensington Club will meet
with Mrs. J. c. Beach Friday af-
ternoon.
DR.. S. S. Howe, Oculist and Aur-
list. AT DR.. Mounter's office Tues
days. Glasses accurately fitted.
Miss Ruby Parrish has as her
guest Miss Rouls Of Seattle, form
erly of Lynden.
The Business Girls Gymnasium
Glass enjoyed a picnic Monday
evening on the bar Ks of the Fish
trap Creek. Twenty-Five were pres
emf.
The Klatawa Club was entertain
ed al the Baldwin residence We'd
nesdsy night.
Miss Ethel Storey returned
from Bellingham Monday.
Mrs. Dancer &C Bellingham was
a weekend guest of Miss Helen
Smith.
Patrons of Lyndon stores can be
absolutely certain that they are
getting exact weight. w. B. New
comb. deputy secretary of state.
spent the week in the city inspect
Ing and sealing all loca, sea es
TIE w. C. T. U. will meet
Thursday, June 22, with Mrs. c. E
Jacobs. TIE session wi II be held
outdoors, and each member S *
peeled to bring her favorite dish,
w.th the recipe for making L. Re-
ports from the county convention
VII be gwen.
The Tribune was presented with
a box of strawberries Monday from
the John Hstley patch. Fourteen
OF the luscious berries more than
filled quart box.
Pullman, Wn, June 15-Char'es
Frank In Worfhen of Lynden wi /
be graduated from the Horticult lral
department at the State Cot eye of
Washington today. He wi receive
a Bachelor of Science degree M
Worthen is a member of the Lamb
da Chi Alpha fraternity and is a SO
a member of the Horticultural
Club. He belongs to the Wash
ington Literary Society, and for the
asst three years has done class
wrestling and has been out for
class basketbap as we'll
Postmaster Beckes has received
nc response yet, TO his request COR
an afternoon auto mail service.
Thoroughbred Holsteins for sale
De Hoogh. See Want Column.
DR.. Henderson has resumed prac-
t,tc, general medicine and surgery,
Alaska Bldg, Phone $50 Belling-
he~r EoEAf n
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-23
PERsHING's TROOPS FIT.
First Review Of Punitive Expedition
Shows Men Hard as Nails.

Field Headquarters of the American
Punitive Expedition in Mexico, Aug. 81,
by aeroplane to Columbus, y. NJ. Aug.
22.-The 5000 infantrymen. cavalrymen
and artillery men, hardened by months
of active service, and re-equipped after
their hards'hips marched past Brig
Gen. John J. Pershing. commander OF
the expeditionary forces here. in the
first grand review held since the troops
crossed the frontier March Is.
Bronzed by the sun, the men showed
in their very carriage their discipline
and thei refficiency. Veteran officers,
Injured by years OF service to such
words of praise. The general himself
was deeply stirred.
Down the front of the serried COL
unns, Genera! Pershing. pausing oc-
casionally to permit a more extensive
examination OF equipment. trotted
briskly with his staff. Circling the
regiments he returned to the reviewing
post just as the Twenty fourth infan-
try began to move.
Headed by their band, the negro In
fantrymen marched with matchless
precision past the little group Of staff
officers, the officers hand swapping to
a salute when they reached the gen.
erals red flag with its single white
star.
Following came a regiment Of caval-
ry, horses mincing past, well fed and
glossy. Even the mules OF the pack
trains danced by. With the appear
ance Of the mounted troops the bands
"brassy blare" was succeeded by the
shrill notes OF the bugle corps. Troop
after troop Of cavalry filed past each
troop riding with the easy grace ac-
corded popularly only to cowboys.
their alignment perfect.
The big mules, carrying the noun.
tain batteries and hitched to the
wagons, strained at their traces, ap-
parently as willing and in as good con-
dition as at the outset of the expedi-
ton. Even to the trained eye Of off,
GERS there was no discernible flaw in
the condition Of the men, stock. equip
ment or ordnance. The troops looked
as, indeed they were ready for any
duty" TO quote General Pershing.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-23
German Reports Claim Bal
kan Nation Has Not
Entered War.
RESULT
OF RUSSIAN DRIVE
German Statement Disputed by Lon
don Press and Claim Is Made That,
Roumania Is Already Aligned With
Entente AlIies-German Newspapers
Declared to Have Conceded II.

Berlin, via Sayville, Aug. 23.-Rou-
mania has not decided whether she
will enter the war, in the opinion OF a
person characterized by the Overseas
News Agency as distinguished dip
lomatist who is especially conversanl
with Roumana affairs" On beng
asked by the news agency as to the
present situat ton, he said:
"Roumanias attitude is due to her
geographical situation. The country is
virtually surrounded by belligerents.
Her statesmen are guided by the desire
to spare the country the injury which
would be unavoidable.
Since the beginning of the present
conflagration the entente powers, par
ticularly Russia, have been active in
Roumania The country Is, flooded with
Russian agents and spies of all de-
scriptions. The entente uses money
lavishly to bribe politicians and to In
tluence the press. Now the sudden and
successful Bulgarian advance has
brought a change in the situation, and
apparently the Russian offensive IS
sla ackening. At present Roumania Is
undecided. She probably will not give
up her adroit policy of neutrality.
Meanwhile, trade relations between
Roumania and the central powers con-
tinue to be normal and active
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-23
IOWA EXPLORER
HOME FROM NORTH
Jerome Allen, Of Maquoketa, Member Of
Hovey Party, Reaches Civilization
After Many Hardships-Made $500
Mile Trip Over Ice to Get Aid.

Mile Trip Over Ice to Got Aid.
New York, Aug. 23.-Jerome Allen.
of Maquoketa, Iowa, member Of the
Hovey Arctic expedition, which met
with misfortune on the way to the re-
lief of the Macmillan exploration party.
has arrived here from Copenhagen.
with details of the expeditions failure.
The Macmillan party was in search of
Pearys "Crocker Land" reported by
subsequent explorers to have been
mirage instead Of land.
DR.. f. O. Hovey and his party left
New York In July, 1915, on the power
schooner George Il. Cluett. equipped by
the American Museum Of Natural His
tory. They were caught in the ice early
last winter near Cape York. off the
northerly coast OF Greenland, thru an
accident to the vessels machinery.
Mr.. Allen, DR.. Hovey and others In
the party then started on 1900 mile
dog sedge journey across Greenland to
get aid, but DR.. Hovey caught a Sc
we're cold after travelling about sixty
After two months hard travelling Mr..
Allen said. the sled party reached Eyed
sninde. a Danish settlement. Here they
took steamship for Denmark. Sub
sequently the steamer Denmark was
dispatched to relieve those remaining
on the Clulett, all Of whom we're well.
Mr.. Allen said. when he left.
Officials OF the American Museum Of
Natural History said today they had
as yet no word from Ensign Green.
Jerome Lee Allen, Of Iowa, the wire
less operator Of the Mcmillan expedi-
ton, declined to discuss reports here
that the expedition had decided Crock
er Land was only mirage, but brought
word that relief had been sent from
Denmark to the members of the Nc
MILAN expedition and Hovey expedition
which first went to the relief of Nc
MILAN in the auxiliary schooner George
r. Cluett,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-23
PAGE ONE.

PAGE ONE.
Telesraphio News:
Rail Chiefs Said to BE Weakening.
VIII Offer Compromise Plan.
Russian Drive Checked by Germans
Roumanla's Action Uncertain.
Hughes Greeted by Cowboys.
PAGES TWO, THREE AND FIVE.
iowa News
Hospts to City Of Ames.
Typhc read by Milk Bottles.
Thre !. ian Killed at Roland.
Hir cato Prices Uncalled For.
U iowa Conference at Waterloo.
News and Notes.
~ ). Wilson's Observations.
PAGE FOUR.
: itorial:
~ Comparing Endorsements"
A Serious Iowa Crop Shortage.
John Henry and ]. Henri.
Topics OF the Times.
Iowa Opinion and Notes.
... PAGE SEVEN.
Story:
McGll.
Another Rex Beach Novelette,.
PAGES SIX, EIGHT AND, NINE.
City News:
Rivervicw Lagoon Project Extensive.
S. W. Rubee's Plans For "Kddies' /"
Fun.
Ansons Win Close Game From
Muskies.
Much Interest in Present Series
Bangor Girls Have Interesting Club.
Married, But Denies 1t.
General and Brief City News.
PAGE TEN.
Markets and General:
Commission Houses Check Wheat
Break.
Trading in Corn Light.
Cattle Steady to 10 Lower.
Slight Loss in Hog Prices.
Crocker Arctic Expedition Survivor
Returns.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-23
NO PEACE ovERTUREs,
Lord Robert Cecil Denies That Britain
Has Been Approached on Subject.

Lord Robert Cecil Denies That Britain
Has Been Approached on Subject.
London, Aug. 23.-No peace overtures'
have been made to Great Britain, de-
clared Lord Robert Cecil. minister of
war trade and parliamentary under
secretary of foreign affairs in the house
of commons today.
Lord Roberts statement was made in
response to question in regard to
peace rumors' and the situation in the
Balkans
No overtures have been made for
peace said Lord Robert There is
only one way in which they can be
made and that is from an enemy to the
government of this country. If any
such overtures were made the first
thing we would do would be to con-
suit with our allies"
AS to the Balkans Lord Robert said
the most important factor consisted Of
operations from Saloniki The allies
relations with the, new Greek govern
ment' he said. were thoroughly salts
factory.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-23
Republican Candidate Be-
gins Last Leg Of Cross
Country Campaign.
MET BY COWBOYS
AND "COWGIRLS"
Ten eeeves Killed and Fed 20 Huahss
Party and city's Guests at barbseus
Democratic Leaders Meet In Chi.
easo For confersnos-vyIseen ensin
Claimed For WIlson-chairman Mo.
Cornniek Says Hughes Efforts Fail.

Reno, New, Aug. 23-Charles r.
Hughes. refreshed by nights sleep,
reached Reno today for q day OF
parades. receptions and speech max
ing. He will leave here at 8 o'clock
tonight for Ogden. Utah. He was met
at the station by brass band and
squad OF mounted cowboys and cow
girls. At noon he received a large
delegation from the Nevada women's
party. after which Mr.. and Mrs.
Hughes headed an automobile parade
thru the city. The parade ended at q
park opposite the court house. where a
western barbecue was on the program.
Ten beeves had been killed for the
candidate. his party, the reception
committee and invited guests. All
traffic was stopped on tho main
streets during the barbecue and thu
speech that followed. This was de-
livered from the court house steps.
The second speech was to be de-
livered at o'clock in tho theater
hero.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-23
Roosevelt 70 Come West.

Chicago. Aug. 23.-Alvin T. Hert,
manager Of the western republican
national campaign headquarters. today
returned from New York. where he
was in conference with eastern lead
ers. with the information that Theo-
dore Roosevelt will. In September and
October make a speaking tour OF Illi-
nois. Indiana and other central and
western states In behalf of the repub-
lican ticket. A schedule Of dates OF
the district to be visited will. 1t is said,
be arranged within a few weeks.
'In Tie east, everything points to an
old fashioned victory of the republic
cans this fall" said Mr.. Hert.