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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-01-09

Wanted - Stenographers Applica-
ton wanted from few stenographers
having several years experience and
who can qualify as to speed and &C
curacy. Address Hart-Parr Company.
Charles City, Iowa.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-01-09
FOR sALE-cITY PROPERTY.

FOR sALE-cITY PROPERTY.
For Sale-House and two lots. Irwin
lDickey Green Mountain.
r For Sale-Two houses, modern, and
three lots: will sell for cash. A. j.
Jensen, real estate and auctioneer, .
North Third avenue.
For Sale - Seven-room house, and
Not, nearly new, strictly modern, on
paved street. Block and half from
high school. Good garage. Call at BOD
North Third avenue, phone white 992.
n For Sale or Trado--An equity OF
about $1,000 in two city lots with some
thereon and want to
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-01-09

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house on full corner lot. Room TO puilo
two more. in a good location, pa'eu
street Call at the place; sol North
Second street
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-01-09
HELP WANrED-FEMALE

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tical nursing at county farm. Write o
phone J. c. KoontZ. county farm.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-01-09

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Mt. $125, secondhand tables at re-
duced prices; bowling alley supplies;
easy payments. Cigar store, drug,
-delicatessen and soda fountain Ak
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Company, 113 Walnut street, Des
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The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-12-17
COUNTRY IS BEING SWEPT BY
 STORMS AID GOLD; SNOWFALL
 FINDERS ALL TRANSFORMATION
lAoSNClaled Press ]

WASIIINGTON D. c., Dee. I+.-Most of the nation ill the grip the winter storms experienced this generation In nearly ali sections o the country the cold is unprecedented \ heavy snowfall is being experi cnccd throughout the northern portions from the Atlantic the Pacific Unreasonable cold extends from the norherrnosl section to the Gulf ot Mexico.
 Along the Nev England terrific gales raging and causing some destruction of property Many small fish ing boats reported in the gales, but far no less nas been reported
 In the interior of New York State more than foot of snow is the ground and is still aIHng Many tee graph and telephone wires down in this district.
 All over the nation communication is being mpeded, and railroad traffic ol all kinds Is badly hampered This is causing worry than any other feature The railroads already oyerburdecd with transportation problems, and every hour oi the present weather conditions puts them far tller behind with their traffic
 Many points report fuel extremely low and in the east and central cities suffering is noted among the poorer classes. Both and national fuel authorities working for the relief of these people, but unable accomplish great deal until the and winds mod 
 Many of pneumonia reported from points all the country, with increasing number of deaths. This especially noticeable along the Atlantic seaboard and ill the Gulf where unreasonable weather prevails
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-12-17
ENGLAND MUST REDOUBLE HER EFFORTS AND SACRIFICE TILL
 AMERICAN ARMIES BRING AID
{ Associated ITess J

IONDON, Dec. I-.-Iu one OI the strongest speeches career, Lloyd George today told the houoc LDsauu must prepare rcuOuDIe her q Jorts such American troops Ill sui ucIclt quantities arrive part the Jurucu Eus and forced raise more au4 increase the strength OI her forces oil the 4sntng line.
 lie declared. "Eusaud must suppy larger number o hgAts and prepare 10 suffer great sacrifices until American france to offset increased Ouruels burden thrown upon the allies by the de and the O1 the Italians.
 Continuing, he declared: Ii this Is the worst moment ales because OI the tact that Russia has stepped and that America only preparing come ach uay position gro" better because every Our gap lett by the Russians filled by Amer calls, whose sead1asncs and loyalty to the cause ot hu uauity cannot bc doubted ability questioned
 Despite the dccctjOn of Russia and her apparent e- bring about separate peace with the Central Pow CTS and IsOuzo disaster the Italians, the premier de c4reI that his firm conviction that the allies have not lost any their confidence and today making steady IrOSrcss toward tae desired goal
 It i~ believed that the premier is urging England to make all prcparuy.ou- withstand all possible German e forts the front before the entry ot American troop, into France The information received hourly in this city indicates unprecedented preparations being made by the Hun, for series of smashing blows all fronts never equaIlcI iu warfare
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-12-17
BAKER AGAINST UNIVERSAL
 MILITARY TRAINING FOR A
 REGULAR NATIONAL POLICY
{ Associated Press )

WASHINGTON, D. c., Dec Secretary of War Baker i'll his annual report presented congress this at lcrnoon takes strong hand against the adoption of Vcrsa military training regular military policy tor the United States Inc report very general i'll nature with the view keeping military from being published where enemy agents could get them and them to Germany
 A great part the document is devoted to the secre tarys for disappearing the principle universal military training future Nothing be srucd however, being unayorable the present selec tive draft system, tor until the This, the secretary believes necessary, and right and fair to all
 However, he declares that it is his opinion that the present will relieve the world from the necessity of bearing the burden of excessive armaments This is o the things that Americans will insist the peace table Stable guarantees will be required from all nations which will insure the permanent peace of the WOrd and this will render useless future universal training, he declares
 It is the time just now according the secretary adopt any permanent military policy 1t might prove unsuited to conditions which will follow the He be- cves that when permanent military policy is adopted a the is over, will provide for adequate protection against attack the vital principles of liberty and hman but will not foster the growth of mitarsm, uni ersa military training has done in the of the eu i:ic peoples
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-12-17
ALLEGED SUGAR SHORTAGE DOES
 NOT NOW EXIST
4 ssOCiated PressI

WASHINGTON. D. C., Dec. IL There is no real sugar shortage in the United States" declared Presi- dent Spreckles, of the Federal Sugar Refining company before the senate Investigating committee this morn ing. There is a sugar famine, but it Is confined to the Atlantic sea board and is caused by the national food administrations price fixing" he continued
 The investigation which is now be ing conducted was initiated at the request of the food administration. which claimed that there was sutti- cicnt sugar being held by refiners to relieve the depleted markets in the east, and that it was being held for d higher price.
 The testimony of President Spree kles confirmed this opinion, as he frankly told the committee that such was the case He said: There is a considerable quantity of sugar pass ing through New York all the time destined for points in Canada. The reason for this is that we get bet ter prices in Canada than we are al lowed by the food commission. to charge in the United States. >r'~'
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-12-17
CHI TINS CUT;
 C0uNCILMEN 10
 SMASH CHARGES
Associated 1sr,ssa

SEATTLE, Dec. 1t.-Agatn Mayor Hiram Giu, of this city. won out from what seemed to be the most embarrassing situation in hls poHtl- cal career when the city council to- night by vote of , to 3, voted against his impeachment Mayor Gill waa pr, ynt at the meeting and de nOuncod his accusers in the most bitter Of terms. and reiterated his previous statements that the charges were instigated by his political op- poncnts There is no doubt now that he will hold office until next March, when his term expires.
 l. is believed that this will close the case against the mayor The present situation was brought about by the action of General Greene, commander at Camp Lewis. forbid lin@ members of his command to visit Seattle unless specially author ized. on account of the existence of alleged vice conditions. II is un- known yet whether the dismissal of Chief of Police Rockingham and the appointment of new chief will satisfy the military authorities or not But if the restrictive order Is continued. no further effort to have Mayor Gill removed Is expected.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-12-17
TRAINING CAMP
 SHORT OF GUNS
GA SSuCiated Press,

NASSbtldltI ltbSp
 WASHINGTON, D. C., Dec. 14.- For the third successive day, Major General Crozier, chief of the Ameri- can ordnance bureau, was called be- fore the senate committee on mili- tary affairs now conducting on inves- tgation of the war departments work in preparing American forces for ac- tual service. The hearing today de yeloped the Iact that there is a shortage of both rifles and machine guns in all Cantonments at which members of the national army are in training.
 Questioned as to this shortage, General CroZier stated that under circumstances which 1t was impossi- ble to mention for reasons of mili- tary value to the enemy, 1t was i'm possible for the department to sup ply these arms as rapidly as has been required, but that the shortage existed only in the forces in Am erica. Every effort" he declared, lis being made to keep the forces under General Pershing supplied with guns"
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-12-17
AMERICAN ARMY
 LOOKS GOOD 10
 NEWSPAPER MEN
(AssoCiatcd Press

WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY IN FRANCE, Dec. 14.-'We have the fullest confidence in the aid which the American army will be able to render the allied forces, and are more convinced of a complete vic tory over the German invaders de Der of war correspondents of impor- tant French newspapers after visit to the American training camps. These writers also interviewed Gen, Pershing, commander-in-chief of the American expeditionary forces, who told them that he had ''unalterable confidence of victory"
 The correspondents. who have near ly all seen service on the various fronts since the outbreak of the war, were unanimous in the opinion that the American soldiers are the highest type of fighting men which they have ever seen. The efficiency of the troops was complete sur prise to them.
 The thoroughneBs of the American preparations impressed them as little short of marvellous, and they de clared that nothing like it had ever been used in the war prior to Am erica'S entrance.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-12-17
Wireless Station
 Planned for Pope
VATICAN MAY HAVE PLANT TO RECEIVE REPORTS DIRECT
 FROM RESENTATIVES
tAssociated Jr,ssr

MILAN. Dec. IL Prominent churchmen today suggested that a modem wireless plant be es- tabliahed on the dome of St Peters, in Rome, so that the vau- can will be able to obtain inde- pendent transmission of foreign diplomatic code messages and also 10 receive reliable confden- tial reports from its representa- lives abroad during the war.
 Most Of the reports now re- celved by the vatican are sent by courier, and on account Of delays are not aa va table as they woud d otherwise be Under present circumstances foreign dip lomatiC code messages are re- ceiyed through partisan sources, and must be dispatched the same way. It is proposed to establish a powerful station capable of communication direct with rep resentatives of both sides in the war.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-12-17
ALLIED NAVAL.
 BOARD CREATED
Associated Pressj


 WASHINGTON, D. C., Dec. H. The allied conference at Paris to- day created naval council which will be composed of representatives, from the nayies of all nations at war against the Teutonic allies. Ad miral Benson, chief of operations of the American navy, tonight cabled Secretary Daniels of the formation of the new body and informed him that the American representatives chosen were the secretary and Ad miral Benson.
 The allied naval council will act in an advisory capacity in all naval affairs, similar to the military coun- cil recently formed It's work will be to coordinate all naval operations against Germany. It Is expected to add in efficiency to the antisubma- rine warfare and other naval activi- ties of the allied fleets.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-12-17
DISEASE PLOT
 IS DISCOVERED
(ASROClated PreSRl

DIES MONIES. Ia, Dec. 14-An attempt is being made by enemy ali ens to kill off Iowa livestock, ac cording to State Veterinarian Dr. Gibson. He declares that evidence found shows that these aliens have attempted to inoculate a large mum Der of cattle and horses in the east ern part of the state with the dead ly anthrax virus. The efforts of the plotters have had but little success, probably on account of the weakness of the virus used
 The authorities have been aware of this work for some time, but have kept their knowledge secret on account of discovering just who was responsible for the dastardly work. Sufficient evidence has been secured to warrant several arrests.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-12-17
NEUTRAL POWER
 INVOLVED WITH
 PEACE REQUEST
tASEuriqtei ( PresSp

tASEbtl&lc-l i'ItfSi
 BERLIN. Dec. l+.-The German foreign office today issued general denial that 1t has recently made any offer to the English government that might be construed as suggesting a peace discussion. The statement de clares that Germany has no desire whatever 10 discuss separate peace with Englans.
 The statement continues: The i'm perial German government received through a neutral country last Sep tember an inql-ry regarding it's war aims under such circumstances as to indicate that this inquiry was made with the sanction of the English government No reply was made 10 this Inquiry, as Germany's aims have been announced on several occa- sions"
 This statement of the foreign of flee was occasiOned by the recent declaration of Lord Balfour, Eng lands minister of foreign affairs, to the effect that the English govern ment in September received a pro posal from Germany through a neu- tral country that she would be glad to communicate with England regard, ing peace Neither Balfour nor the German foreign oalce have mention ed the country involved
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-12-17
COSSACKS WIN
 ROSTOV BATTLE
 FROM RADICALS
lAssociaCed PressJ

(ASSOCldttt iItSSJ
 LONDON, Dec. 14-Dtspatches re ceiyed here from Petrograd state that the Cossack forces of General Kaledine inflicted a severe defeat on the Bolsheyiki forces near Ros- toy and drove them across the Don Many of the radical troops were al most cut to pieces under the fero cious attacks of the CossaCks.
 Endorsements are being hurried to this army by the Bolsheyiki lead CTS, who claim they are confident that they will be able to put down the revolt in few more days.
 TWO TOWNS OCCUPIED
 LONDON, Dec. 14-Oficial reports issued by the Bolsheyiki government at Petrograd state that the Bolshe- wiki forces near Bielgorod are still hammering away at General Korni- lofG's COssack army and have driven them back a considerable distance Two towns are reported to have been occupied by the Bolsheyiki troops. These were Tamanovka and Kaluga, small places near Bielgorod.
 Despite reports of General korni- loff being wounded and in danger of capture, he has evidently man aged to escape his pursuers, and there is still hope that he will be able to reach General Kaledine's
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-12-17
Congress Probably
 Take Recess Today
LAWMAKERS PLAN TO TAKE VA CATION FROM DECEMBER t6
 UNTIL AFTER JAN. FIRST
,Assoc'asel il,sst

" "ASHlNGION, D. C., Dec. If Unless something unforeseen arises. congress will probably take recess from December l6 to January 8. All work is being shaped to this "nd.
 The committee. will not hayr any legislation ready for action befor" the Christmas holidays. and Sunday night or Monday morning will probably witness the departure of many members tor uair homes to spend the holidays,
 It had been thought that President Wilson would address congress with reference 10 spo- ciaI railroad legislation before recess was taken. but this now setm@ to b. improbable, as nota- nE has been said concerning such action by him He is un- derstood to b" hard al work trying to find solution of the transportation difficulties, and will probably take this up i'm mediately after the holidays
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-12-17

gigantic broadside that awakens the echoes from the kiAs
 There is aS in4 45- lrlety to the turret practice on a big battleship. The officer in charge of the turret speaks An enemy shell has come in through the turret, killing men numbers l, g. and 5. Right gun disabled. Connection with rest of ship lost. Carry" The d ad men" file off to one side and watch their comrades work as they would in actual battle. There Is the zest of a game to it.
 The officer speaks again: Shell has hit turret, killing all men except Numbers l and 3. Number is SC riously wounded Ammunition hoist ing machinery disabled, Fire started in pile of waste behind gun. Carry on." The single unwounded man left in the turret must now endeayor to keep the guns in action single-handcd, besides dealing with fire and a seriously wounded man. The dead men" stand along the edge of the tur- ret and watch their comrades efforts to carry on" with interest and amusement.
 It Is play. but play with deadly efficiency behind it, for it Is intended be a single possibility with which these men will not be ready to deal.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-12-17
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS SAYS
 THAT THE BRITISH NAVY IS
 NOT ASLEEP AT THE SWITCH

BASE OF BRITISH GRAND FLEET, Nov. 20 The head of the British Admiralty, speaking the other day in the House of Commons, flung out a challenge to the German navy. He said: T disclose no secret, or if it is secret I disclose d fact which should be glad to tell the enemy, when l say that the British Grand Fleet in its northern base lies be- hind no shore defenses, but relies on it's own strength alone"
 There are people in the United States who do not appreciate the ac- ttvities of the British navy in its home waters, who think that it lies in idleness, like the German High Seas fleet, behind impenetrabe land locked bases. For the purpose of re- moving this impression, The Asso- Ciated Press representative was asked to visit the Grand Fleet, live on board the flrst-Iine battleships, and observe just what sort of a days work it puts In day after day and week after week.
 Ceaseless activity Is the motto Of the Grand Fleet. Neither men nor ships are permitted to gather rust or barnacles. From its base at the northern tip of the British Isles, it sweeps day and night the 14O,00 square miles of the North Sea on ceaseless vigil, in unflagging hope that one day it's watching will be re warded by meeting with the enemy under circumstances wherein he can not avoid battle. Moreover, this sweeping of the North Sea is no mere aimless patrol. In the most casual moves of ships and men there Is al ways a directing mind and a direct ing plan. The North Sea is as well swept in relation to its size as the drawing room of well-ordered house. lIt NIl'tIIS N Nptst'illll| iF' Stlll tiIN British navy's frontier.
 The harbor which has been the home of the Grand Fleet for three years is probably the finest of it's kind in the world The whole area comprised in this British northern base is about equal to the hundred odd square miles which the Germans evacuated in France last Spring. The battleship squadrons, for example, within their own particular section of this great base, have room for every kind of practice manoeuvres, including target practice.
 On a Sunday afternoon the cores pondent saw eight battleships at tar get practice, detachment of cruisers in manoeuvres, a seaplane-balloon ship at work under conditions stimulating those of actual warfare, and off around the edges, various operations by innumerable small craft and aux diaries
 Night target practice, which also is conducted within the harbor, Is al- ways an interesting sight. Two bat tleships steam down the ninemile course Suddenly searchlight picks up a target Instantly every turret is trained, every gun directed. Then a button Is pressed somewhere. and the guns speak as with one voice in a
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-12-17
BRITISH SHIP
 BELIEVED LOST
Associated PTess)

AN ATLANTIC PORT, Dec. 14-- From wireless reports received here tonight, it is believed that the Brit ish ship Knight of the Thistle was foundered in the recent heavy gales raging off the Atlantic coast A wireless message was received from another steamer tonight stating that 1t was bringing in S4 survivors from the British ship.
 No other details were given in the dispatch. The locality of the disas- ter is not stated, nor whether all of those on board were rescued. Heavy gales have been raging off the coast for the past twenty-four hours. and, though the force of the wind has abated somewhat near this port. oth CT sections say there Is no letup in sight.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-12-17
STREAMS WILL
 RECRUIT IN I. s.
rASSOCiated PreSSJ

NEW YORK, Dec. IA Serbian war mission arrived here today for the purpose of recruiting American Serbs for service in the Serbian ar mics They have opened recruiting offices and are rounding up large of men who are of suitable age and without encumbrance.
 They will remain in this city un- til all eligibles have been canyassed, and then leave for similar work in other cities. All parts of the coun- try will be visited, and it is expected that the depleted ranks of the Ser bians will be filled with the recruits obtained in America.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-12-17
CAMP FIRE GIRLS HELP
 RAISE MONEY FOR BED

In the report printed in yesterday mornings Citizen. no mention was made Of the excellent work done by the Camp Fire Girls in helping to raise money for the bed fund. The girls raised more than forty dollars through their candy sale at one of the delicatessens, and they should be given full credit for their good work.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-12-17
ALLIES REFUSE CONTINUED
 HUN ATTACKS ON FRENCH AND
 IIALIAl, FRONTS; DUELS RAGE
lAsSoclaled Press

LONDON, Dec. l+.-kcports from tAe aIong received here tonight Ially made by enemy infantry tOrldtOu, all which repuIoed great slaughter exception d pres, the enemy, alter SaCrlICmg great numbers the brush front Inc Germans about oUO yards the British lines pomt
 At other points where the attacks they
 lIed to advance yard The artillery duel which pro ,reos along let up Qay, and continues unaDated late tonight. The Germans concentrated immense gun strength all along and smelling with tremendous vlgor all along the me rom North the southern extremity
 
 In the Italian zone of action great artillery dues reported, with sporadic infantry activity The Ital report admits the loss d minor positlon, which do affect the safety ot their lines. These taken at enormous cost of lives and munitions
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-12-17
POSITIONS EVACUATED

ITALIAN HEADQUARTERS Dec. l4--After three days hard fighting between the Pave and Breta rivers Italians forced several trenches before the onslaught of the AuStro German forces. The inyad hold several trenches the of Monte Sp nuCCla and COberea The remainder the Italian line Is i'll its original position
 I1s IS the third successive attack made ill this by the Ieuon forces with the objective of reaching the Nene tan plains The Italians being aided considerably by nClement weather.
 FEW PRISONERS
 LONDON, Dec. l4.-An official Austrian statement issued at jenna reviewing the attack the northern wing of the Italians says that 039 Italian officers and than 10000 soldiers captured in the Acetta region lew advances are also claimed in the statement
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-12-17

Ingwa!d Anderson, of Miller House, arrived ia town last night, and will leave shortly for a trip to the Out side
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-12-17

Arthur Nelson, of St Patrick creek, came to town for a short visit last night