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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-03-27
MAY CANCEL BOAT RACE.
Yale. Harvard Regatta to BE Called of
In Event Of War Declaration.

6vGVt Ov war 00SI0V0SlOVs
Cambridge, Mass. March 27.-The
Yale Harvard boat race this year will
be Cancelled in the event Of declara-
ton of war by congress. Fred W..
Moore, graduate treasurer of athletics
at Harvard. said SO today. Other ath-
letic events also will be cancelled, he
said. altho such competitions as may be
decided on Harvard,s home fields when
the preparation does not involve extern
sive training will be played. Similar
action by other colleges may further
reduce these contests.
No formal agreement has yet been
reached regarding the Yale Harvard
regatta at New London, Conn, on May
%, Moore said, tho there has been an
informal exchange Of views. The crew
activities would betthe first to be absn-
dored, according TO the treasurer. De-
cause of the preparation necessary and
the fact that all, members of the var
sity crew are enlisted for some form of
military or naval training,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-03-27
GREAT DEMAND FOR STEEL.

Mills Book Orders For 2,25o,000 Tons Of
Rolled Products This Month.
New York, March 27.-The great de-
mand for steel products was empha-
sized today)when it was asserted by
trade authorities that steel mills had
booked 2.250,000 tons Of rolled products
thus far in March. The demand has
come chiefly from shipping, railroad
and agriculture Interests. which are
said to have taken nearly 1,s5o,O0o tons
at advancing prices.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-03-27
Farewell to Island Subjects.

London March 27.-A Copenhagen
dispatch to the Exchange Telegraph
Company says the king Of Denmark
has issued q proclamation OF farewell
to the people Of the Danish West In
dies. He thanks the people for their
loyalty and expresses the hope that
they will enjoy a happy future under
the American flag.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-03-27
o.kaIoo.a Woman Asphyxiated

Oskaloosa. March 27. - Mrs. J. 4
Marriott. aged 81 years. wife Of q
prominent retired banker and real es-
tate broker here. was found dead In
her apartments early today by her
husband.
Gas escaping from a partly opened
jet caused her death. a verdict Of ac-
cidental death was returned by tho
coroners jury.
The funeral will be held at sullivan.
Ind, Mrs. siar=.ott's former home. sg ~
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-03-27
TWO cHuRcHMEN ELEVATED.
President and Instructor at Dubuque
College Honored by Pope.

Pr0SI00nt dNQ JNUIFVCSOT az OVUUVUe
College Honorsd by Pope.
Special to Times Republican,
Dubuque, March 27.-By an order re-,
ceived from the pope at Rome, Rev. p.
NJ. German, president Of Dubuque Col
lege, and Rev. Arthur NJ. Clark. pro-
fessor and benefactor Of the same in
stitutlon, have been elevated to the
rank OF monsignor high catholic
honor. The conferring Of the rank
was done by Archbishop ]. J, Keane
last night, after which the student
body Of the college held a celebration.
in honor of the two distinguished edu-
Gators.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-03-27

Petrograd, via London, March a.
The grand dukes and the royal prin-
cesses in a joint telegram addressed to
the provisional government, today not
only formally associate themselves
with the abdication Of Grand Duke
Michael but also turn over to the new
government their official wealth. name
ly, their holdings -of crown lands and
other grants heretofore attaching to
their station.
The telegram reads:
Grand Dukes Nicholas Nicholaie-
witch. Nicholas Michaelovitch. Alexan-
der Michaelovitch and his family: Bor-
is viadin;rov;tch. Serge Michaelovitch,
Georges .Michaelovitch and Dmitrie
Constantinovitch and Princes Gabriel
Constantinovitch, Igor Constantine
witch and Alexander Of Oldenburg, in
spired by love of country, have associ-
ated themselves entirely in the consid-
erations expressed in the act of abdi-
cation signed by Grand Duke Michael
Alexandrovitch and express the resolu-
ton to support in every way the provi-
SlOHdl SOSeTIlIueIl.
"As to their appanage the grand
dukes express the opinion in conse-
quence Of this act it becomes the prop
erty Of the state"
Germans in Successful Attack:
Attacks by German troops on the
Russian line along the Sara southeast
Of Wilma were at first unsuccessful. the
war office announced today A dis
charge of gas accompanying the second
attack, however, compelled the Rus
SLAMS to fall back The statement
reads:
an the region Of Postavy, south of
Baranoyicht German artillery display
ed greater activity. In the region 'of
Darevolabuzy the enemy attacked our
troops on the western bank Of the river
Sara. The first attack was repulsed
but the second. accompanied by dis
charge of asphyxiating gases, obliged
our troops to fall back in an easterly
direction.
Enemy aeroplanes set fire to two
captive balloons. Two enemy aero
planes were hit and fell into our line.
"On the Reumanian front there were
scouting "Reminiscences and rifle FIR
ing"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-03-27
;h.ral. Win at IndianoIa.

G'U0i o's sS"' ~ '"S'~"~'"'
Indianola, March 27.-Moditication OF
the strict Sunday closing laws. which
have earned for Indianola the appella-
ton ''the holy CITY," were indicated to-
day by the election OF the entire liberal
ticket" by comfortable majority j.
w. Weldon was elected mayor. The
liberal" ticket ran on a platform which
promised revision Of ordinances now in
force closing all business houses and
enterprises on Sunday.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-03-27
Marine In.urance Lower.

New York, March o7.-Marine insur-
ance rates on trans Atlantic vessels
have declined one or two points here
since the government announced it's
stand on the protection of American
shipping. Rates We're quoted today at
s1s to per cent compared with 91s
and 10 per cent last week. Inquiry has
arisen on insurance on the lives Of
crews for the benefit of their families.
The risks are fol. round trip and rates
average from 5000 on able seamen to
several hundred dollars each on the
lives Of officers.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-03-27
Caught frying to Enter Arsenal.

Watertown, Mass, March 27.-An at
tempt by three men to enter the Water
town arsenal reservation by burrowing,
under fence early today was reported
by patrolman who said he fired five
shots at the men after two Of them
had fired at him. While the officer
pursued two Of the men the other ran
thru the fence hole into the arsenal
grounds. from which he later escaped.
His companions were not captured.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-03-27
Ru..;.n Position. captured.

Berlin, March q. = German troops
made an attack yesterday on the Rus
sian positions southeast Of Baranovichi.
The war office announces that they
captured Russian positions on the west
bank of the Sara, capturing more than
300 Russians, four machine guns and
several mine throwers. Russian at
tacks near Brzazeny were repulsed.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-03-27
Not kneysnain Frisco.

San Francisco. March 27-United
States District Attorney John w. Pres
ton said today he had no information
concerning Kurt Erneche and Paul zell,
taken from San Francisco to Chicago
train at Chicago last night by federal
agents.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-03-27
Special to Times-Republican.

Special to Times Republican.
Des Moines, March 81. - The house
Of the Iowa legislature today refused
to repeal the so-called blue laws" by
a vote Of 70 to 25. on its vote on the
Griffin bill, and the lid has been
clamped again on Sunday amusemcnts
In Iowa.
A similar measure Is pending In the
senate, but It's passage would hardly
raise the Sunday ban, as the repre-
sentatives, by the vote today, ex-.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-03-27
ALLEGED SPIES ARRESTED.
Two Germans TAlssn From Train al
Chicago En- Route From Frisco.

Chicago, March %. = Kurt Erneche
and Paul Zell, said to have been traced
from San Francisco to Chicago, in
connection with an investigation of
war plots were arrested here last
night at the union depot.
Clinton G. clabaugh, head OF the To-
cal bureau of investigation of the de-
partment of iustice.r declined to give
details Of the arrests except to say
that the prisoners are said to be Ger
mans. S%,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-03-27
ORGANIZE CAVALRY SQUADRON.

Captain Mun,ma to En'ist Horse Troop
ers at State University.
Special to Times Republican.
Iowa City. March 27.-Capt. Morton
C. Mumma, commandant OF Iowa Uni
versity, has called mass meeting OF
the cadet regiment for tonight. The
purpose is to organize squadron OF
cavalry, four troops, to be exclusively OF
university cadets. They will be ut the
service OF President Wilson as the Sec
ond squadron of the First iowa cavai-
ry. The prospect is bright for success
in enlisting the necessary troopers.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-03-27
LITTLE DAMAGE FROM FLOOD.

Cedar River Reaches Highest Stage
Monday and Now 10 Reeedins.
Cedar Rapids. March 27.-The Cedar
river here reached It's highest stage at
Is p. m. yesterday. 17.3 feet above the
low water mark. Since that time the
stream has fallen at the rate of two
inches an hour
Little damage was done here. A
portion Of the island In the river be-
tween First and Second avenues was
washed away. Forty feet Of earth was
torn out. Few merchants suffered
harm from the slight depth Of water
which found its way into their cellars.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-03-27
Entente Troops Occupy Roisel.

Berlin, March 27.-The occupation BY
entente troops of Roisel, after repeated
efforts Is announced by the war office.
In the forest between the Disc and
Couchy lie Chateau. German troops
gave way to avoid being outflanked.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-03-27
Denmark May Bar Armed Ships.

Denmark may 9ar Armed Ships.
Copenhagen.s March 27.-The Danish
government has not replied to the in
quiry from washington regarding the
admission Of armed merchantmen to
Danish ports. but Indications are that
1t will follow the course of Holland in
barring them. The American minister.
DR.. Maurice Ecgan, has had several con-
versationsson this subject with the for
eign office. @sS
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-03-27
wArcHmAN is AsPAYxlATEo.

Hsnry Hoffman Found Dead at Iowa
City Gas Plant.
Special to Times-Republican
Iowa City, March 27.-Night Watch
man Henry Hoffman, unmarried, 25
years Of age, was found dead at the
gas works today. He probably was
asphyxiated. A telephone girl at the
central office heard him call for help
before dawn. and also heard him fall
on the floor. She summoned the police
but the officers did not break In and
the dead man was not found until
hours later. The coroner will hold an
inquest.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-03-27
READY TO PASS WAR BILL.
Iowa Legislature Committees Perfect
ina Details Of Measure.

ing OetdlS OF WeAouTe.
Des Mones, March 27.-Members OF
the military committees Of the Iowa
house and senate met in joint session
today to perfect final drafts Of bills
providing for the half million war ap-
propriation" asked by Governor Hard
ing in special message Saturday.
Committee members held long confer
ences with the governor yesterday and
it was said the bill probably would
pass without dissenting vote.
The bill providing for military CEN
sus of the state also will pass, il was
asserted
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-03-27
ALL ROADS Ask ADVANCE.

Southern and 9outhwsstsrn Lines Join
in Appeal Fer Inersasss.
Washington, March 27.-Railroads Of
the south and southwest today Joined
eastern and western lines in requesting
the Interstate commerce commission to
amend it's rules to permit q general
freight advance.
Carriers In all parts OF the country
are now represented in an appeal for
further advances.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-03-27
Commits SS q. satisfy.

Concord. ". H; March Ex-Governor
Keyes today appointed a committee nn
public safety of 100 citizens to coop
crate with civil and military authorities
in the work Of preparedness.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-03-27
Gold lmports Inersasing.

New York, March 27-Five million
dollars In gold from Canada was de-
posted at the assay OFFICE here today
to the account Of J. p. Morgan 4 Co.
This brings the total gold imports for
the year up to $2s7,7oo.oo0.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-03-27
PAGE ONE.

,
: PAGE ONE.
TsIesraphle News:
Making Plans For Extra Session.
New Teutonic Offensive on italian
Front. A
Grand Dukes Pledge Loyalty to New
Regime.
Surrender All Crowns Lands.
Belgians Dying Of starvation.
PAGES TWO, THREE AND FOUR.
Iowa News:
Another Road Bill on Boards.
Opposition to More Supreme Judges.
College Campaign For 100000.
Strange Ailment at Council Bluffs,
G. o. P. in Clean Sweep at Iowa City,
Skilled Workers in Demand. sM
Farm News and Notes. S
PAGE FIVE.
Story: .sy
The Destroying Angel.
Editorial:
Let's Face the Facts.
The Jews of Russia.
The Senate and Supreme Court,
Topics and Iowa Opinion.
PAGES SEVEN, EIGHT, NINE, TEN.
ELEVEN.
City News:
Reilly Wins Mayoralty Contest.
Bell and Crelhn For Council.
Bids For Thirty-One Blocks of Paw
ing to Be opened April l6.
Supervisors Open Bridge Bids
Nice Entertainment For Searchlight
Club.
PAGE TWELVE.
Markets and General:
Wheat Continues Skyward Course.
Corn Ascends With Wheat
Cattle Market Steady.
Hog Trade Slow.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-03-27
FIRST IOWA UNDER ARMS.

Virtually Every Man Who Served on
Border Ready For Service.
Des Moines, March 27.-Virtually ev-
cry man Of the First Iowa infantry who
served on the Mexican border Is again
under arms, 1t was stated by Adjutant
General Logan. Few have tried to
evade service.
It was underwood today that orders
Of assignment had been received for
the First regiment but because Of the
secrecy order Of the war department
northing was made public regarding
possible troop movements.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-03-27

Washington, March 81. - Senator
Hitchcock, ranking democratic mem
ber Of the foreign relations committee
next to Senator Stone, talked with the
president today before the cabinet
meeting. Mr.. Hitchcock handled the
armed neutrality bill in the last ses-
sion of congress when Senator Stone
refused to do so. Other senators will
confer with the president today.
Progressive republicans want an
earlier conference and movement
was started for a meeting before Sat
urday. It will consider a proposal for
a provisional. house organization for
consideration Of war measures and ap-
preparation bills and the question OF
pushing a fight for republican control
afterward.
Secretary Baker Volunteers.
Newton d. Baker, present occupa-
ton secretary Of war;" formally on
rolled himself today as an alumnus OF
Johns Hopkins University, who is
ready to place his personal services at
capacity In which they might be
needed.
The enrolment blank sent out by all
colleges to enlisted trained men for
duty reached Mr.. Bakers desk and was
promptly filed out, signed and re-
turned.
g, Marine Corps Wants Mon.
The United States marine corps
needs more than 1000 men to fill up
it's ranks to war strength of 17.4oo.
Explaining that the present author
lied maximum strength of the marine
corps was 1891 men, Secretary Dan
iels said that more than $4,000 addi-
tional men would have to be recruited
to give the navy the $1,000 bluejackets
and the marine corps the increases
sought.
Every step that is possible to in
crease the naval, personnel has beet
taken except calling out of the naval
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-03-27
MAYOR FORD REELECTED.

Returned to Office by Fort Dodge
Voters For Fourth Term.
Fort Dodge, March 27.--John Ford.
president Of the Central Baseball AS
sociation, today was officially declared
elected mayor OF Fort Dodge for his
fourth term. following n canvass OF
the vote. r. P. Smith was reelected
commissioner and A. II. Northup
named as third member Of the COM
mission.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-03-27
o.kaIoosa Re-elects Harold.

Oskaloosa, March 27.-Complete re-
turns from yesterdays election today
showed that J. c. Harold, present
mayor, had been elected to succeed
himself by large majority.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-03-27

chance at the senate bill.
All Amussments Hit.
The action today means that Sunday
,theaters, movies and baseball games
will be abolished. Cigar stores. ice
cream parlors and shining parlors
must remain closed all day. Attorney
General Havner has said he will fully
enforce all laws on the statute books
when the legislature closes. Notices
against Sunday violations will be sent
out as soon as the session Is ended.
The s'blue laws" provide for a S. fine
for violation. Only those who worship
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-03-27
Am.. Defeats Drake at Chess.

Special to Times Republican.
Ames, March 81. Ames won
the dual chess meet from Drake Uni
versity, fifteen to one, Drake winning
only one game out Of the sixteen, Dew
ey defeating Wagner.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-03-27

Suspend Further mobilization.
Washington. March 27.-Furt.ler de-
mobilization sof the National Guard
regiments now In the federal service
was suspended today by the war de-
ppartment.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-03-27
PLANNING FOR
EXTRA SESSION
Members of Congress Con-
ferring Regarding War
Measures.
MAY POSTPONE FIGHT
OVER ORGANIZATION

Progressive Republicans Propose Tenn.
porary Organization Until Pending
War Questions and Appropriations
Are Disposed OF = Alleged German
Spies Arrested on Train in Chicago
While En- Route East.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-03-27
NEWS OF THE DAY
T.-R. BULLETIN
The Weather.

Sun rises March 2S at 6:52: sets at 6:2l
Iowa--Fair tonight. with warmer in
west and central portions, Wednesday
fair and warmer.
Range OF temperature at MARSHALL
town: Sunday, 80 and 80: March 26.
1916, 46 and 80. At Z this morning. 80;
Monday, 80.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-03-27

Washington, March 27.-Presi-
dent Wilson was represented today
as still having an open mind on
what steps he will recommend to
congress next week, altho the pre-
ponderance of official opinion is
that he will ask for a declara-
ton that state Of war exists be-
tween the United states and Ger
many.
Prior to a cabinet meeting, at
which details of preparedness
measures were discussed. Senator
Hitchcock, member of the senate
foreign relations committee, dis
cussed the situation with the presi-
dent. Afterward he outlined the
three following courses open to
congress:
Passage Of a resol:l..on en-
dors;ng steps alreed: aiken By the
president placing the United Srates
in a state of armed neutrality.
Adoption Of resolution de-
claring that a state ofwsr exists
between the United States and
Germany.
Senator Hitchcock said there
was sentiment in the west to
take the first course, instead Of de-
claring war or that a state of war
exists.
Others declared congress should
declare state Of war exists, and
are examining precedents in order
to map out the best course to pur-
sue. The resolution adopted when
the United States sent troops to
Mexico may be followed.
The president is not expected to
put his message to congress into
final shape until Just before de-
Iivering it. In the meantime he
will confer with congressional
leaders.
4 Senator Hitchcock made it clear
that he went to the White House
on his own initiative and that he
knew nothing Of the present plans
= of Chairman Stone.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-03-27

militia This arm OF the service, it is
said, is needed to arm new vessels.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-03-27
/. Fr.neb TAX. lcouey-l.. Chateau.

Paris. March "a. The village OF
Coucy lie Chateau was captured by the
Z = French In an attack last night, the
war office announces. Further prog
reSs was made in the lower section Of
I CoUcy forest, all Of the northern part
Of which Is now held by the French.
The statement follows:
South OF the Disc we occupied all
1 The northern part Of the lower forest
OF Coucy. The enemy was driven be-
ycnd the Barisis- -Sarvais, line. South
Of the forest our troops, in nigh.
attack, captured the village Of Coucy-
I IL Chateau, which was defended ener-
getically.
",North Of scissors we captured a
farm northwest Of Margivai and a
point OF support held in strength by
the enemy.
sin the Argonne we made success
xul surprlse attack in the sector Of
3Ouf de Paris, taking prisoners. In
lorraine enemy attacks on small posts
{ III the region nt Letricourt were re-
IItnlsee.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-03-27
NO SUBMARINE SIGHTED.

Liner ST. Louis Uan,oissted in Voyage
Across Atlantic.
London. March 26 delayed by cen-
sor).-When the st. Louis, the first
armed American liner to enter the war
zone reached British port today pas
sengers stated that no submarines had
been sighted. The government tender
carrying the American consul general,
the admiralty officials and immigration
officers met the liner.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-03-27
GUARDsMEN TAKE OATH.

One Hundred Seven Men Ready For
Service at Dubuque.
Special to Times Republican.
Dubuque, March 27. - One hundred
seven men today had taken the federal
oath as members Of local militia Com
pany A Of the First Iowa infantry.
Captain Ellsworth is understood to be
about ready TO call for enlistments suf-
flcient to organize second company.
Much enthusiasm Is being shown.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-03-27
GRAND DUKES
GIVE Up ALL
CROWN LANDS
Russian Royal Family Ac-
quiesces In Abdicati0n of
Duke Michael.
OFFICIAL WEALTH
IS SURRENDERED

Join With Royal Princesses in Tele.
gram to Provisional Government and
Express Resolve in Every Way to
Support Now Regime - Germans
Press Successful Attack Against
Russians Southeast Of Wilma.