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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-01-25
BOOZE REyENuEs GROW.
InersasS Partially Due 60 etrieter En-
forceTsssst u Customs Charges.

y i
Washington, Jan. e5.-The amount
Of whisky consumed by the American
people in 1916 apparently was greater
than in any previous year since 1909,
according to tax returns to the treas
ury department compiled, and the
amount of revenue collected by the
government on whisky, beer, and
cigarets during the year was the great
est on record.
While returns show that the ten
dency toward prohibition has not low
cred the governments revenue from
whisky. officials believe portion of
the increase-nearly $24,000,0O0 more
than in 1915-is attributable to the
fact that the government Is at present
collecting taxes on all whisky produced
in the country, whereas because Of
extensive frauds such was uot the case
a few years ago.
Consumption Of cigarets in 1916
reached the highest mark ever re-
corded. The tremendous increase, more
than 40 per cent over 1915, is attrib-
uted to two main causes:
Increased prosperity Of the country
and growth Of the cigaret habit
among WOIleu.s MANY AlAll4oiio VI
cigarets made for feminine users were
produced in this country and imported
during the past year, whereas fe"
years ago production and importation
Of such scigarets were negligible by
comparison.
The number of paper wrapper
cigarets upon which the government
levied tax during the year reached
the grand total of 25,232,s6O,92S, as
compared with 17,939,234,20s iu 1915.
These figures cover only paper wrap
ped cigarets and do not include to-
bacco used by smokers in cigarets made
by themselves.
Beer consumption, altho greater
last year than in 1915, fell nearly
100000 barrels below the high lever
of 66,O0O,0OO barrels In 1914 and was
exceeded by the consumption OF beer
in 1911, 1912 and 1913.
Monthly comparison Of records dis
closes that the American people ap-
parently drink nearly so per cent more
whisky In November and December
than in summer and SO per cent moro
beer in summer than In winter.
Wide fluctuations in the number OF
cigarets consumed from month to
month also are disclosed. the minimum
in April being nearly As per cent be-
low the maximum in August
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-01-25
OFFER COMPROMISE PROGRAM.
Brotherhood Leaders Submit Proposals
to President in Writing.

washington. Jan. 25.--The railway
brotherhood leaders today laid before
President Wilson in writing their pro-
posals for a compromise on his rail-
way legislative program. The railroad
leaders propose, instead of law ~
prevent strike or lockout pending an
investigation. that provision be made
for investigation by mixed board OF
employees and employers. This, they
say, would settle every dispute.
The action Of the senate Interstate
commerce committee In voting down
the presidents plan second time was
taken by some officials as the forerun-
ner of some sort Of compromise.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-01-25
ROAD TO PROTECT DEER,

Instructions S:-ss, En.;::=::=n to Pre-
vent Slaughter Of Animals.
San Francisco, Jan. 25-To save the
lives Of deer seen on the railroad
tracks at night, the Southern Pacific
company issued orders today to It's
engineers to extinguish momentarily
the lights Of locomotives. The order
wo6 issued at the request Of the state
gnme and fish commission.
The deer frequently use the railroad
tracks IN their migration at this time
of year. The glare of the locomotive
heaAlight oonfuses the deer and during
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-01-25
NEWS OF THE DAY
T.-R. BULLETIN
Tho Weather.

Sun. rises Jan. 26 at 7:20. sets vt SIS.
lowa-Unsettled tonight and Friday:
probably snow Friday: continued cold,
Range of temperature ut Marshall
town: Wednesday. - above and /
below: Tuesday, % above and zero;
ian. "a. 1916, 80 and 90. At this
. above: yesterday. zero.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-01-25
GIBBONS URGES VETO.
Expresses Hope That President viii
Refuse to Sign I'm emigration Law.

BALTIMORE, Mu. Jan. 20.-In State-
mani given out today, Card:i..: Gibbons:
expresses the hope that President
Wilson will veto the immigration bill.
The statement follows in part:
at is disappointing to many thought
full citizens that the immigration bill
has passed both houses Of congress. BY
this measure illiterates will in future
be excluded. 1t is hoped that Mr.. Will
son will act with the same good judg,-
ment as on former occasion and veto
the bill Similar bills have been ve-
toed by other preside"t-"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-01-25
oskaloosa Woman Attempt. suieid..

Special to Times -Republican. ~
Oskaloosa, Jan. 25.-Mrs, Mildred b,
Cox, aged 90 attempted suicide by
taking carboic acid Prompt action
by neighbors calling help intervened.
The girl viii recover. Work and worry
probably caused temporary insanity,
She said she thought her husband was
going to be killed and she wanted 70
die first SsS
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-01-25
INSIST ON INVESTIGATION.
Relatives Of Mrs. CaIkins Not Salts
fied With Coroner's Verdict.


Waterloo Jan. 25.--Relatves Of Mrs.
C. C. Calkins, who committed suicide
in her home here Monday night, TAX
ing with her in death her 7-year-o I'D
adopted son George, have insisted up
on a full investigation Of the circum-
stances attending the tragedy and
Coroner Smith has summoned jury
for that purpose. He had announced
that the case was one OF premeditated
suicide and required no official investi-
cation.
Mrs. Dena Eager, Des Moines.
mother Of the dead woman. who is
so years Of age, rose from a sick bed
to attend the funeral hero today.
Other relatives here are G. w. Yager,
Of Whittemore, a brother, and Mrs. L.
NJ. Paul. of Des !Moines. a sister Mrs.
Calkins was about 40 years of age.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-01-25
BROKERS RESPONDING.
Coming Forward With Records {
Stock Transactions.

Stock Transactions.
4 New York, ian. 25.-Stock exchange
brokers who have been requested by
the rules COMMITTEES OF the house to
produce records of the transactions OF
their customers are promptly respond
ing, it was announced today by Sher-
man l.. Whipple. counsel for the com.
mittee.
Mr.. Whipplc and Chairman Henry
did not go to Washington. r day they
were busy with the committees ac-
countants preparing for the resump-
ton of the inquiry here on Monday or
Tuesday. w..
Mr.. Whipple' said he believed 1t
would be possible to conclude the IN
uuirv in New York next week
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-01-25
EARTnoUAkE KILLS FIFTY.
Two Hundred Moro Are Injured b.
Tremors on Island Of Bali.

London. Jan. 25.-FTfty natives were
killed and 200 were injured in an
earthquake on the island of Bali in
the Malay archipelago, according to
dispatch from Amsterdam to the Cen
trail News. More than 1000 houses and
factories and all the native temples
were destroyed.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-01-25
PAGE ONE.

PAGE ONE.
TeIesraphic News:
Russians Check Teutonic Advance.
Berlin Rejects Wilson Peace Speech
New Dreadnaught Mississippi
Launched
No Money in Movies, Says Brady
Legislative Proceedings.
PAGES TWO, THREE AND FOUR.
Iowa News:
Labor Lines Up For Legislap !.
Fight. ~
Memorial For General Dodge. 4,
Boston Gives Sunday $4,000 IN
Flag Insulters Punished. ~
lowas Wasted Ballots De
Pottawattamie County, Hit
PAGE Fly -
Story:
The Lone Star Rama
PAGE SIX.
EDITORIAL:
Burns Birthday.
The Session and It's Length.
Debating the Peace Lecture.
Topics of the Times.
Iowa Opinion and Notes.
PAGES EIGHT, NINE, TEN, ELEVEN.
City News:
Paving Budget Totals Two Miles.
Eggers-Robinson Case On.
Hubbard Woman Dies Here.
Widow Sole Heir Of Sandoe Estate.
Miss Qua!fe's Successor Chosen
General and Brief city News
PAGE TWELVE.
Markets and General:
Big Gains Scored by Wheat.
Corn at Highest Price Of Season.
Cattle Market Strong.
Hogs Again Jump Higher
Bonar Law Replies to Wilson.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-01-25
ROAD FUNDS APPoRTIoNED.
Government Distributes $1o,000,0o0 as
Second InstalIment Of Federal Aid.

Second In8talIme0t o. TeuS'o' N'e'
Washington, Jan. 25.-Apportionment
of $4,000, 900 to aid the states in the
construction of rural post roads, the
second annual distribution In accord
ance with the federal road law, was
announced today by Secretary Hous-
ton. Of the department Of agriculture.
The funds are the apportionment for
the fiscal>year ending June 80, 1913
To meet the cost Of administering
the law, 100000 has been deducted
The state Of Iowa receives $292,351.
In addition s1,ooO,o00 will be appor-
toned to develop trails within or part
ly within national forests. The law
provides that $15,000,O0O shall be ape
portioned in the fiscal year of 1919. and
$4,000 900 in 1910 and $25,0O0,000 in
1921 ~ nr
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-01-25
the past month more than dozen
have been killed 1t was discovered
that If the light is extinguished a
moment the deer jumps to safety.
BRITAIN BLOCKS U. S. CONTRACT.
English Firm Is Forbidden to Fulfill
She'll Order by Daniels.

London, Jan. 25.-The British gov
ernment has refused permission to the
Hadfelds, Ltd, to proceed with work
on the contract for shells for the
American navy 80 long as the exigen-
cies Of war continue"
The announcement is made In the
form Of an official notice by DR.. Chris
topher Addison, the minister Of muni-
tions, in which attention is called to
the fact that the entire steel output IS
under his control.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-01-25
Wilson Ab.ent From Capitol.

Washington, Jan. 25. - President
Wilson did not go to the capitol today
but saw callers in the White House
offices. It was explained that he had
not intended to go to the capitol on
regular days except for some particu-
lar purpose.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-01-25
RACING DOGS LEAVE MORRIS.
Leaders Expected to Reach Gran

Leaders Expected to Reach Grand
Forks For Tonieht's Stop.
Morris, Manitoba. Jan. 25.-Shortly
after daylight today the ten dog
trains" competing in the 522-mile
race from Winnipeg to st. Paul, the
longest event of its Kind ever at
tempted, pushed out Of Morris and
took up the rough trail leading south
ward after nights rest here. 1t was
hoped to reach the border some time
today and possibly the leaders will en-
tel. Grand Forks, \. D.. for toniShts
stop.
One Of the contestants, Orris West.
withdrew from the race because OF
difficulty in controlling the dog lead
ing his team. ...
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-01-25
HOME RULE FOR WEST INDIES.
Decision Reached to Continue Present
Form Of Government

Form Of Government.
Washington. JAM 25.-The form of
government for the Danish West In
dies was discussed at conference to-
day between Secretary Lansing and
Senator Stone, Of The senate foreign
relations committee. Senator stone
recommended, and said afterward that
Secretary Lansing agreed that the
present form Of government should be
continued nearly as possible under di-
rection of an army or naval officer, as
deemed best by the president.
The present form Of government.
centers largely on a council, chosen on
a limited suffrage.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-01-25
WOMAN DEAD; ACTOR HELD.

Harlan J. Winters in Custody in Con-
nection With Death Of Nell Harvey.
Los Angeles. Cal, Jan. ga woman
identified by the police as Mrs Nell
Harvey, OF Exeter, Cal, was found
dead early today, lying face downward
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-01-25
MRS. svRNE's FRIENDS APPEAL
Imprisoned Woman Suffering az Re
suit Of "Hunger Strike"

suit Of "Hunger Strike"
New York, Jan. 25.-Friends of Mrs.
Ethel Byrne. serving a thirty day SEN
tence for her activity in birth control
propaganda, became alarmed today by
her refusal to eat and drink and said
they would appeal both to President
Wilson and Governor Whitman. Mrs.
.Rvrne has not touched food or drink
since Monday nurniIrs.
. A physical examination of Mrs.
Byrne showed her heart action normal,
but that she is losing weight.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-01-25
Hinch Has No Information.

New London, Conn.,, Jan. 25.--Capt
Frederick Hinch. Of the Eastward For
|warding Company, said this afternoon
he had no information of any incoming
submarine.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-01-25
LOW TEMPERATURES
PREVAIL IN FRANCE
Coolest Weather For Many Years
Causes Deaths From Cold and Much
Sufferins-conditions Made Worse
by Coal Shortage.

Paris, Jan. 25.-France is in the grip
Of the severest cold weather for many
years. The Thermometer in Paris
registers II degrees Fahrenheit today
and even in southern cities there were
several degrees of frost
The number Of deaths from cold and
the suffering Of Parsians have been
aggravated by coal shortage.
Edouard Hermot, minister of ma
tional subsistence. has taken charge
Of the situation, cooperating with the
city authorities. He has decided to
sell q large part Of the reserve stock OF
fuel to the public and has lent military
auto wagons to carry coal to the
smaller dealers who have no convey
anceA
I The snow has brought out packs Of
wolves in eastern France and bears,
are ravishing the fields in the Loire
valley. S23
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-01-25
Labor Conference Opposes Peace.

Labor ConrereHce 0PPos
Manchester, England, Jan. 2o.-Ihe
labor conference this afternoon re.
tected by vote OF more tnan 10
a resolution favoring immediate peace
proposals.
The conference defeated a motion
proposing an international congress OK
socialists to be held simultaneous with
the peace conferences.
An amendment proposing joint So
cialist and trade unionist organlza-
tion to be confined to the allied powers
was adopted.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-01-25
Germanic Forces Suffer Re-
verses In Campaign In
Riga Sector.
DESPERATE FIGHTING
STILL IN PROGRESS
Persistent Attacks On Russian Posi-
tions. Between TiruI Swamp and Riv.
er Are epuIsed-Teutons Disl,dged
From Positions by Russian Counter
Attacks-Germans Make Slight Gain
in Direction Of Village Of kaInzen.

The heaviest lighting now in pro-
gress In any Of the war areas is
on. the Russian front in the Riga
sector, where the Germans recently
drove back the Russians mile and
a half in the region Of the great
Tirul marsh, that has long barred
the way to Riga
VI Attempting again to advance
over the frozen ground. the Teu-
tonic army sustained reverses, ac-
.cording to Petrograd today. North
west Of the marsh. they opened
with heavy artillery fire and then
attacked. but failed to make any
headway against the Russian de-
Tense.
Elsewhere there has been little
but artillery and patrol fighting.
Entire quiet apparently prevails
along the Roumanian front owing
to the severe winter weather.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-01-25

Petrograd, via London, Jan. 25.-Des-
crate fighting is still in progress in
he Riga region on the Russian 'front.'
he war office announced today. Fur
L)her attacks by the Germans in the
Firul district were repulsed and in a
: ounter attack they were dislodged
fear the eastern outskirts Of the marsh
nd driven back.
Southeast Of the river "A the Rus
ian detachments that took the offen-
Eive afterward had to yield ground in
he face Of German offensive. fall
ng back third Of a mile. The state
ynent reads:
Enemy formations which attempted
to attack our detachments north Of
|ehmarden and near the northwestern
cosnsr oe the Tirul swamp. west of
.Ri81 we're driven back By. our fire into
their entlench1nekts.
'sPerslstent attacks by the enemy
against our troops occupying positions
between the Tirul swamp and the river
IA were first repulsed by our Are and
afterward, as the result of q violent
counter attack by one Of our gallant
regiments. the enemy was dislodget
from the hillocks in the vicinity of the
eastern outskirts Of the Tirul swamps,
and thrown back.
Southeast of the Aa our detach-
ments took the offensive in the direc-
tion of the village of Kalnzen. The
Germans after bombarding these de-
tachments themselves took the Often
sive and pressed back our troops one
third of mile. Obstinate battles are
continuing"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-01-25
German Losses 2,ooo, 900 Mon.

Berlin. Jan. discriminating the total
German losses in the war at about g.
0OO, ,0O0 the National Zeitung Of Berlin
say1 that there are available sufficient
forces to carry on the war for several
years more. The newspaper gives
available figures Of casualties and con-
tinues:
'If the total losses are calculated at
about 100000 the German reserves
would still number 100000 out of the
100000 with which war was begun
On the other hand large numbers of
young men have reached the age of
military service during the year. Ac-
cording to a conservative calculation
Germany has had in this way an add:-
ton Of 100000 to her forces."t
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-01-25
Germans Take Russ Positions.

Berlin, Jan. 25.-Russian positions on
a front Of about six miles on the north
ern end Of the Russo -Galician line have
been captured by the Germans, the war
office reports. The Russians brought
up reserves but they were unable to
check the Germans, who took 1,7OO pri-
soners and thirteen machine guns The
statement reads:
"on both sides of the rivG Aa cRiga
district) our attacks brought into our
hands several Russian fort positions
on front Of ten kilometres, together
with fourteen officers, 1,7Oo men and
thirteen machine guns. Strong counter
attacks by reserves were ineffective In
hindering our progress.
"On the west bank storming detach-
ments Of Rhenish regiments broke into
the positions at the village Of Heneriki
and brought back fourteen prisoners"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-01-25
Greece Offers Apology.

London, Jan. 25.-In compliance with
one of the demands of the entente
powers recently agreed to by Greece,
the Greek government today handed to
the entente ministers a note formally
expressing regret for the events Of
early last December, when entente
forces at Athens were fired on by
Greeks.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-01-25
Peace Speech In Senate Ac-
cepted In Germany as
Impractical.
PRESIDENT DEEMED
ANIMATED THEORIST
Regarded as Intended For American
Consumption But to Be Rejected by
Large Part Of American Public
Senator Cummins Does Not Press
Debate Resolution - British Labor
Conference Against Immediate Peace.

Berlin Jan. 25.-The first impression
made by President Wilson's speech be-
fore the senate as reflected in news
paper editoriols is not an unfriendy
one, altho the president Is regarded as
having brought up certain points
which the central powers find it i'm
possible to concede.
The Lokal Anzeiger and the Ma
tional Zeitung, the former of which
has repeatedly shown a most friendly
attitude toward everything American,
see in the entire Wilson move imprac-
ticable idealism and characterize the
president as an animated theorist.
The AnZeiger says:
THE president has not allowed the
unfortunate result of his first official
steps peaceward to divert his ideas.
His remarks to the senate bear plainly
the stamps Of an idealistic work. But
if their contents are tested it is more
sharply recognizable that they lack
appreciation, not only Of actual condi-
tions, but of political possibilities.
tended for American readers Regarded
from this standpoint 1t shows how
thoroughly Americans lack knowledge
of war conditions. President Wilson
shows that he does not understand the
full import of the entente note. Like
wise it is to be doubted whether the
entente and the large number of their
unquestioned partisans in the United
States will agree with President Will
sons speech"
The National Zeitung carefully re-
Trains from agreeing or dtsagreelns
with the speech but after summarizing
it finds that it will displease the en-
tente If they accept its practical appl1-
cation. 1t fears the president may be
-indulg.ng in a vision of people and
state of government according to the
American standard and In adhering to
that idea may fail to realize that other
conceptions exist in Europe.
cumrins Does Not Press Resolution.
washington, Jan. Ex-senator Cum
Minis. Of Iowa, today did~not press his
resolution for debate on President Will
sons peace address to the oody ana
the senate got to work early on appro-
priatiors legislation.
President Wilson, in his conference
with Senator Stone and other demo-
cratic senator's at the White House
last night, discussed his address in
general way. The main purpose OF the
conference, it was said, was to clear
the way for harmonious legislative ac-
ton between now and March I. The
improbability Of getting thru his rail-
way legislation as originally proposed
was pointed out to the president, as
we'll as the poor prospect for water
power legislation. Tonight the senate
democrats in a caucus will consider
these subjects.
Labor Conference Opposes Peace.
Manchester, England, Jan. 25.-The
labor conference this afternoon re.
tected by vote Of more than to
,..t:., Povoripp Immediate peace
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1917-09-29
al Want to Be Called Mabel"

But Jane Mabel had some affection for
Aunt Carr, who had taken care Of
her ever since her parents died, when
she was a little child, so she noticed
the look and tone of the other, and
said: "Well, you know, aunty, it isn't
to be expected when you live here in
this little village year after year, you
would know what people are doing and
thinking out in the big world, in great
cities, where you meet more people in
q day than you do here in a year."
Aunt Carr's gentle gray eyes looked
slightly incredulous, and again she
said: "Mebbe. Mebbe." Then she
added: "But it's going to come hard
for me to call you Mabel after you
bein' brought up jane I'm likely to
forget pretty often. And how are you
ever going to break in Danl Jaynes"
Jane Mabel turned rather flushed,
defiant face toward her aunt.
81 don't intend to try to break in
Mr.. Jaynes. I don't mean he shall have
a chance Of calling me either Jane or
Mabelr'
"My sakes! When did you break off
with him?"
"Some time ago In my own mind.
If he doesn't know it yet, he'll soon
find out" flashed the girl.
swell, I must say he'll be some
taken back" said Mrs. Bean. HE was
asking after you bout every day while
you was gone. He's about the incest
young man In this place, and lots Of
girls would just jump at keepin' COM
pany with him."
"They can have him." was the terse
reply.
swell, guess you found somebody
down there In the city-is that it?"
1T met gentlemen" strong empha-
sist on gentlemen" "Yes, I did meet
one liked pretty WE'LL"
The girls face seemed to tell 50
much more than her woscs to the OBJ
serving woman, she answered: II reck-
oned SO. Poor Danri Aepe he won't
take It too hard. h
Mabel. she meant hsnceforth to be