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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-12-29

n OuyS ovafloe 1li)ieN cevtlM eatss.
The Tinted slater steer Corporation
~ purchased $250.00O.0oo OF United
States government certificates Of IN
debtedness. Judge Ebert H. Gary, in
announcing the purchase, urges heavy
taxpayers Of the country to buy the
cetrtiftcates and aid in distributing tax
payments .over a sufficient period OF
time to avoid confusion on June Is
next. when more than $4,000, 100000 in
taxes falls due.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-12-29

The Austro- Germans have not YET
broken thru the Italian lines IN their
intense effort to reach either the Ven
titan or Asiago plains and thus enable
the armies to subsist on the spoils of
war. thru the winter months. Because
Of this failure the big drive against
Paris threatened for weeks on the
western front, has not been attempted,
altho the Germans have made several
thrusts in the Verdun sector in the
hope OF finding a weak place in the
French lines. Attacks against the
French lines followed the failure of the
Germans to- make material gains
against the British defense line In
Flanders, in the Cambria sector. When
and where the next blow against the
allies will be struck is not evident at
the present moment. +,
Evidently .sthe Austro- Germans are
meeting with difficulties in their cam
paign In italy. aside from the import
ant effort to break the Piave line and
force another retreat Winter in the
Italian mountains is still belated, al
tho giving evidence Of Its near ap-
|pYOaCHt- ny ltkl8Hl SlOWS III LIZ AAlSuSA
passes. The invaders for some reason
have not been able to follow up their
gains with "a final thrust. EUndoubted-
~ the long and hazardous commune
cation lines are delaying the bringing
up Of necessary munitions and food
supplies, and every days delay adds
to the advantage Of the armies Of
King Humbert.
While awaiting the outcome In Italy
the kaiser Is making draft on the
Austrian armies in the east and it is
probable that Austrian troops already
are with the Germans on the linden
burg line. It has been reliably report
ed that the kaiser is calling for more
.Austro- Hungarian divisions but has
been told the limit has been provided
there. The Vienna government, fears
to lessen itsY depleted forces in the
east. because Of increasing troubles In
Hungary. where both the people and
the army are tired OF the war and of
bearing the heavier part OF the war
burden and where anti Teutonism- ~
said TO be running high. II AZ possi-
BILE the eastern ysisters OF the dual
monarchy win assume m attitude
which may result eventually III q real
peace offer from the central powere. I.
Ilgg
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-12-29
NO LINCOLN DAY BANQUET.
Anniversary 70 BE Celebrated in New
s!3 Way at Springfield.

( Springfield, ILL.,. Dec. 2s.-Lincoln;s
birthday anniversary. Feb. IL, viii be
celebrated IN! 1918 In new way at
Springfield. Since 1909 the Lincoln
Centennial association has marked the
day by an elaborate benquet at which
ambassadors or, statesmen were pres
ent to speak. This approaching oc-
casion will differ in that the banquet
Ii to be omitted and two public meet
ings held Instead TO which admission
will be free, obviating criticism that
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-12-29
BraziIs War Ships Join Allies

me, where there were 800 or more -
habitants before the war there 49,
now no more than thirty, ana 49,
these are much reduced physically ~
the prlvations they hAvs suMsrs3
Nevertheless they arc grouping them.
selves In cooperative socteties In -
endeayor to reclaim the land wasted
by the war.
Only Sembre csiers Wantsd u fsaNsss
No. red garments must be- sent ~ the
new Smith College Relief Unit Head-
quarters, which has lust been opened
at 1876 West Fifty-eigith street where
supplies for the other side will be wai-
comsd. The order debarring RED gar-
ments to be sent abroad comes from
the civilian committee OF the Rrd
Cross the feeling in France being mat
where there is so much mourning 80
gay q color is out Of place. This an
nouncement and that Of the opininy
OF the headquarters was made AZ A
meeting Of the Smith College Club -
st. Agatha's School. 553 West END
avenue.
Japs Were Afraid Of Germany.
The Japanese foreign office inTokyo
Is Indifferent to the bolsheviki disclose
ures OF q Russ Japanese treaty. II was
learned today. 1t was pointed out that
the British and American interests In
China are not threatened.
The third country referred to in the
bolsheviki statement issued from Pctro-
grade IL Germany. 1t was stated here.
1t was to resist any aggression by
third power" that the Russo Japan
treaty was entered into. the Russian
statement declared.
No formal statement Is expected
from the foreign office here.
sehwab Gives Up Private Car.
To help conserve the transportation
facilities OF the country, Charles NJ.
Schwab, chairman Of the board OF
Bethlehem Steel Company. has placed
his private car Loretta In storage for
the duration Of the war, and from now
on will travel in regular cars. Il
Will Use Engines Built for Russia.
New equipment for American rails
roads. chiefly the eastern carriers. held
by the railroads war board to be OF
vital necessity to a solution OF the
transportation problems, may be OBJ
tanned thru completion Of Russian con-
tracts by American firms.
T'ere Is possibility also. 1t was said
today locomotives and railroad eQuip-
ment, which American firms have been
manufacturing for Russia, will be d.
verted to railroads of this country, X
that country officially retires from the
war against Germany. as a result OF
the present peace negotiations at Brest-
Litovsk.
Members OF the railroads war board
have been urging for months new loco
motives for American roads are as i'm.
portant as equipment for Russia, but
the war industries board has failed to
agree with them on the preferential
measure urged for American produce
ton.
1t was said recently tho eastern lines
had obtained nearly 100 locomotives
built for use in France, which could
not be transported. on account OF ships
ping conditions. In view of the exc
pected step by the President toward
unifcation of the nations railroads.
the railroads war board has deter-
mined upon an appeal In behalf oe
eastern lines, which have been suffer.
ing for many months because OF their
inability to obtain adequate deliveries
OF locomotives.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-12-29

Russia Feeding Austria Now.
A Vienna dispatch to the Berlin Lo-
kali Anzeiger says that Field Marshal
Won Hoefer the Austrian minister OF
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-12-29

III when heavy SHOWS or = HIN victory
bring defniteness to the rampaign In
lsItaly, Germany VIII be pfepAred 20.
launch her offensive on thesKasit Gene,
| eral opinion places the center OF q g.
tack somewhere east of the Areonne'
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-12-29

4, ssThen I started to use Cuticura.Soap
/ and Ointment. The first time ] applied
them the burning ceased and l slept
better. and after using them for two
months Twas healed. Now you cannot
tell / had pimple. " (Signcd) ]. Keslin.
l122 McDougall ST., Detroit, Mich.
March rs, 1917.
Most skintroubles might be prevented
~ using Cuticura Soap and Ointment
jor everyday toilet purposes.
z FAr Free Sample Each by Return
\ Msil address postcard: "Cuttcura.
UeDt. b, Boston. Sold everywhere.
Soap Csc. Ointment Is and SOC.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-12-29
cuiicura Clears
Facocover It'll
lcIliiIlg PiIlllples
Burned and Face Looked Awful.
Troubled Eight Months. II Two
Months Cuticura Soap and
Ointment Healed.

AT 6fst I was troubled with few
pimples and lnever thought about them,
but later my face became covered.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-12-29
U.Boats Being Destroyed.

According to reliable information re-
ceived here German submarines are
being sunk nearly twice as fast as new
ones are being built to replace them.
This is the explanation Of the cry Of
alarm which has prompted the German
admiralty to demand that the subma-
rine- producing capacity Of the father
land be doubled and that immediate
steps be/taken at Kiel to make this
plan effective. 4.-, 49,
Figures based on the latest avail
able data from London and Paris give
the present rate OF destruction at 1.25
per day. There is evidence to prove
that the present rate of construction
does not exceed rs per day.
It is, Of course, not possible to vouch
for the absolute accuracy OF the ng-
ures concerning U-boat construction
in Germany, and American and allied
statesmen must be satisfied with re-
ports appearing to be most trustworthy.
But It is evident that men like Lloyd
George, the British premier. and Andre
Tardieu, Of France. are convinced that
U boats are being destroyed much
MGR. rapidly than new undersea ter
rors are being put into action.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-12-29
SHOE FAcToRlEs SLOW BOWS.

Ia Spite Of War. Orders There Is Scare.
ity Of Orders.
Boston, Dec. 20. Outside Of the ar
my work the shoe factories Of the
country are running only about 80 pei
cent capacity" is the rather broad
statement Of a prominent New Eng
land shoe manufactured. Tt is true
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-12-29

public Subsistence, has announced that
the Austrian food supply would shortly
be improved by the arrival OF supplies
from Russia. According to Won Hoefer
tho governments Of Berlin. Vienna and
Budapest are already rushing trans
port facilities.
The Danube will soon be frozen over,
but wholesale supplies from this source
may be expected by March.
Bic Hotel for Army Hospital.
The war department. ct ne United
States government has obtained .
lease thru Joseph P. Day OF the Lake
wood 'otel at Lakewood, n. j., TO %
used as a hospital for convalescinE SOL
diers.
The hotel Is large brick and tile
building. containing over 400 rooms
and almost entirely fireproof 1t was
built some twenty years ago by a syn
dictate headed by Nathan Straus. Fred
Sterry, now Of the Plaza Hotel, opened
t as manager. The hotel Is situated
on a plot OF twelve acres, on which
there is a large power plant. stable and
other outbuildings.
The government expects to take pos
session some time after Jan. 10. IN or
der that the many guests OF the hotel
may not be disturbed during the Christ
mas holidays. 1t Is expected that the
hotel when remodeled as hospital
will accommodate from 1000 to 5000
patients. Lakewood Is celebrated for
its healthy and invigorating climate.
Dr.. Hills 10 Threatened.
The Rev. Dr. Newell Dwight Hills,
pastor Of Plymouth church. returned to
Brooklyn from tour OF the middle
west on the heels of report from In
diana that while he was In Mishwaka,
near South Bend. he was closely guard
ed because Of threats which had been
made against him. According to the
st nv which reached Brooklyn DR..
DR.. Hills iectured In Mishawaka on
Thursday night on "The Truth About
German Atrocities" When ne reach
ed the lecture hall. the reports said, he
was surrounded by secret service men
and local police officers" who told him
that he had been threatened. Dr. Hills
however, delivered his anti-German
lecture without interruption and then
went on his way.
Germans Subsidize Brazilian Paper.
AS result Of the revelations that
the Germans had been paying a
monthly subsidy to the newspaper La
Union. the directors and editors OF La
Union have been suspended by the
Press Club. They have months
time in which to sever their connec-
ton with the newspaper. failing which
the suspension by the Press Club be-
comes permanent.
France Wants Million Wheat Farmers.
The $4,000 acres of wheat land re-
taken from the enemy this year IN
northern France may be made to pro-
duce enough wheat next year for
/, 200. 900 men, according to the esti-
mate Of mission appointed by the
agriculture department.. which has been
examining the liberated territory. Both
men and money arc required, and the
mission asks for 1000 volunteer Ameri-
can farm hands and loan from Ameri-
&C capital sufficient to put the land
in shape for cultivation. Forty million
dollars Is the amount thought neces-
sary at once, and perhaps, $4,000, 900
more eventually.
The mission points out that In some
Of the farming communities in the de-
partments Of the Aisne and the Som
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-12-29

New York, Dec. cs.--The dispatch
OF six Brazilian warships to European
waters, reported from Rio de Janeiro
recently, has been duscissed between
the Brazilian and entente government
ever since Braxil's declaration OF war
on Germany last month. II was not
expected, however, that plans in that
direction would ripen so swiftly. and
the news from the Brazilian capital
may not be taken to bear out recent re-
ports OF allied determination to launch
a SCI attack on Germany.
Brazil's action presumably Is the
first immediate result of the inter-
allied conference at Paris, at which
she Is represented by her minister to
France, Senior Antonio Olyntre. BY
sending her six best naval units to
European waters to aid the allied
fleets. Brazil is virtually stripping her
self Of her main naval power. An
American squadron, under command OF
Admiral Casperton, is now In South
American waters.
Here are the six best units" Of the
Brazilian navy that are being sent to
the naval war theater:
Three dreadnaughs-Rio de Janeiro
new, $4,000 tons: complement, LOO
Minas Geraes, 1920 tons; compile
-ment, 900; built in 1908. Sac Paulo
2l,2oo tons; complement, 900; built in
1909. M'
Two battleships = Deodoro, 5000
tons; complement, 200; built in 1898.
Marshal Floriaho. 5000 tons: compile
ment, 200: built in 1898.
One protected cruiser Bashia.
300 tons; complement, 800; built in
1896.
Total tonnage. $4,000 tons; total
crews. $3.50.
The Rio de Janeiro, Brazirs largest
fighting vessel, is armed with fourteen
30.5-centimeter guns, twenty 15.2-cen-
timeter guns and eight 7.6-centimeter
guns. She has three torpedo tubes and
has heavy armor Of modern type.
A third new battleship is projected.
At the outbreak Of the war contracts
were being discussed by the Brazilian
government for building two super
dreadnaughts. Some naval registers
place the Rio de Janeiro in that class.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-12-29

Sehwab Gives Up Private Car.
To help conserve the transportation
facilities OF the country, Charles NJ.
Schwab, chairman Of the board Of
Bethlehem Steel Company. has placed
his private car Loretta in storage for
the duration of the war, and from now
on will travel in regular cars.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-12-28
WILD EXPLOSION RUMOR
STIRS CITY OF CHICAGO
Origin Found to Be Slight Blast in
Steel Mill, Several Being
Hurt

CHICAGO, Dec. 2S,-An explosion OF
gas in one of the mills of the Inland
Steel Company's plants at Indian Har-
Dor, south of this city, today caused
wild rumors that many employees had
been killed and that the whole plant was
in flames.
Upon inquiry il was learned that a
slight explosion of gas had occurred in
one of the blast furnaces and several
persons were injured.
Fire followed the explosion and the
officials of the company, fearing the
flames would spead to bcnzol. which Is
manufactured by the plant, and thus
cause an explosion sufficient to blow up
half the town, sent hurry calls for ambu-
lances from all nearby towns. This led
to reports that scores had been killed
or seriously injured.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-12-28
RICHERT "BUNKED,"
But WON'T "SQUEAL" !"
Self-Confessed Gambler Holds
His Peace When Police Raid
New Clubhouse

Louis T. Eichcrt. by his own CON
yesrs, relied On the representations Of
certain members Of the fraternity In
Philadelphia and soon found that he
was a victim of misplaced confidence
that though he has been buhkcd for
part Of his roll lie will not squeal
Louis was tho principal promoter cf
the Continental Social Club, tho head
quarters OF which came very near being
at els Walnut street. two doors removed
from the Office Of n, Clarence Gibborey,
president of the Law and Order Society.
The Continental Club now has no head
quarters, for Captain Nicholas J Kenny
Of the Philadelphia police. came into
possession of some Of its literature and
made an investigation
At the Walnut street address prepa-
rations we're going ahead for the equip
ment of most delightful clubrcomS. \
number of crap fields" were being
placed in position, and there were STUFF"
boards and a roulette wheel and other
devices not found at Sunday school So
cials or church bazaars
Also there we're several telephones and
a blackboard. which indicated that the
members of the prospective club would
have had an opportunity 10 inform them
selves of the result Of horse races go
ing OH in different parts of the country.
Rchert was in charge of the place. su-
perintcnding the work Of installing the
equipment.
Captain Kenny conhscated the various
devices which he found in the ClubroomS
and ordered the telephones removed
Richert had been induced to come to
Philadelphia by local gamblers. who as
sured him that everything had been
fixed and that there was nothing to fear
from a meddlesome police force. Cap
tain Kenny showed that there wasn't a
word Of truth in this representation.
Richert refused to divulge the names
of the men who induced him to part with
his money and come 10 Philadelphia.
1--WE been bunked, and that's sufficient"
was all he would say.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-12-28
ALLEGED ROBBER FIGHTS
COP; IS BADLY CLUBBED
Policeman Surprises Pair Rif1ing
Pockets of Man They Had Beaten.
One Escapes

Detected rif1ing the pockets of a man
whom he had first beaten into uncon-
sciousness. the police say, Bert krewson'
thirty years old. OF Hutchinson street
near Master. had to be beaten into sub
mission before he was arrested by
Policeman Saldini. OF the Eighth and
jefferson streets station.
According to the police, Krewson and
another man. for whom search Is be-
ing made, attacked George W. Tyson,
.hirty-five years old. 3l7 North Sixtieth
street, at Ninth and Master streets early
today. They knocked him down and
Krewson was going through his pockets
when surprised by Saldini. His COM
panion fed as the policeman grabbed the
would-be highwayman. Although sew
eral shots were fied at him he escaped.
After subduing Krewson. the, police
man sent him and his victim TO the
Children's Homeopathic Hospital. There
Tyson said that $50 and gold watch
were missing.
At the police station Magistrate Nef
held Krewson in $500 bail for further
hearing January Z. The police say that
Tyson's watch was found on him.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-12-28
CHRISTMAS THEATRE
PARTY FOR KIDDIES
Congressman Ware Host to
Hundreds Of South Phila-
delphia Children Today 4

Hundreds of youngsters in South Phil
adelphia enjoyed good time this aftef
noon at the Plaza Theatre, Broad stre4
above Porter. whcrc they gathered as IN
guests of Congressman Ware. who hal
provided ar excellent holiday vaudevil1
show The custom Of giving Chrlstmal
week entertainment for the downtown
kiddies was started by the CongressmaI
many years ago and has made a decided
hit with his guests.
Vaudeville of the kind WHICH delight
the average youngster and movies will
plenty of action made NJ tho bill
Congressman Ware was on hand Il
extend hearty welcome. The commit
tee in charge included Select Councilmat
William r. Finley. Fred w Willard, o
the Twenty-sixth Ward. and Magistrat
George w. Itogg Each boy and cir
present received a box of candy at tn
conclusion of the performance.
Tonight hundreds Of kidd!es in IVES
Philadelphia will be royalty entertaire e
at Knights of Columbus Hall. THIRTY
eighth and Market streets. where theI
will be the guests of the probation off
GERS of the West Philadelphia dstrid
Of the Municipal Court \ number d
vaudeville acts have been provide
through the courtesy of Joseph
Dougherty, manager Of the Bijou Thea
tire. Bobby Heath and his Grille Girls
All Grant, tho international yarn spir,
ner. and others will help in the fun
making The use of the hall has bee
kindly given by the knights of Colum
bus'
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-12-28
SLAIN IN CARD GAME
OVER GIRL, POLICE SAY
Murder of Italian in Alleged
Gambling House "A Love
Quarrel
PROPRIETOR IS SOUGHT
Young Woman Declares Victim Was
E,namored Of Her, but Not
Encouraged

-.,,,o ~ c,rd. ,vi,b a prettv italian
4. .,... -
girl aS the STAKE l'u 10 wv il"i wv VI
Nicholas Latorc. At ?i7 South sixth
,.,roo, tho noIi,o ssy. and they arc on
.,, -, r;. ,,lssed SLAYER
'i'o '" W.
The place "here 'a''r' "d" i'"'''
was q gambling house camoulaEed aa
r..,,uran, !, is .,id for the seroud
o
floor near where the pody OF Lato'o '"N'
was a room wcll-fttcd UP for card
,.,,,o. Tho orros, TODAY Of A pretty
Italan Slr' haInou i'o'" '''e' ''i''''
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-12-28
hoy SCOUTS WILL HOLD
Usual NEW YEAR RALLY
1ntests in Various Branches of
Scoutcraft Will Be Features
of Occasion

Ihiladeiphia Boy Scouts will hold
~ annual New Years Day rally Tues
~ nfternoon. January I. In the Second
&lment Armory. Broad street and Sus-
l1n1hnnna avenue.
#The program will open with a call to
Ike eolors. sounded by Scout buglers.
Eonkests In various branches OF scout
2Irn1 will follow Upon the conclusion
n Tie exercises the buglers Will sound
En&r9at Scout officials are planning
= 6peciai patriotic feature as wind-up
~ The afternoons events. This viii be
nGDounced at the rally.
orders have been sent to every troop
n Phtindelphia by Scout Executive u.
Kruer Goodman, for mobilization at the
<r1nory not later than AIS o'clock on
nfternoof Of tho rally. The exercises
m BE under the direction of Field Ex-
|1ve II. A. Gordon. who win have as
HnoiBtants Field Executives J. ~
and G, w. Boyle.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-12-28
1000 KIDDIEs ENTERTAINED
Charles II. Grakelow Gives Annual
Christmas Child's Theatre Party

Two thousand kids" the sort of
youngsters that Santa Claus would be
liable TO overlook on his annual visit
here. were the guests OF honor at the
Nixons Grand Opera House, Broad
street and Montgomery avenue. this
afternoon. They were treated to q retu-
lar vaudeville show and met live Santa
Claus, VINO had real present for every
one OF them
The man behind the party was Mr..
Charles H. Grakelow. florist. OF Broad
and Cumberland streets. whose favorite
winter sport is TO round up the kids"
from every section Of Philadclphis every
Christmas time and treat them to a
~ - - ~ m ~ = -
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-12-28
Ian SAVES MOTHER
AND THREE CHILDREN
4 Mary Welsh Rescues Sleeping
cnsshold From Asphyxiation
when Radiator Pipe Loosens

) prompt action of Mrs. Mary
g of 1:7 Tnsker street. saved the
~ her mother and three children
~ homo this morning when q
>odlng to gas radiator became
= welsh was awakened by the odor
= With dtfxlcuity she reached the
~ Of her mother. Nrs. Elizabeth
ond the children. Elizabeth. Ed
~ Martin. and opened the vim
ne found All four unconscious.
r. psnt 70 Mount ainat Hospital
~ Were rsvtved through the
= ~ physicians,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-12-28
Schedule Civil Service Exams

civil service examinations will be held
on January 81 for apprentices in th4
Coast and Geodotio Survey subclerica
positions, physical lsboratory helper
Ia boratory helper and chemists aid