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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-08-21
COURTS IN CONFLICT.
Federal Judge in Illinois Disagrees
With New York Ruling.

Chicago, Aug. 21.-A decision up
holding the ruling of the interstate
commerce commission, that the ex-
change Of free services between telo-
graph companies and railroads Is H.
legal, was announced here today by the
federal court Of Illinois. Judge Evans
decision is contrary to that of Judge
Mayer, Of the federal court Of New
York,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-08-21

London, Aug. 21-The Germans this
morning made q third attempt to re-
capture positions near Epehy, recently
taken by the British. The war office
announces that they were repulsed
completely. The statement follows:
'sEarly this morning the enemy made
third attempt to regain ground re-
Gently captured east Of Epehy. Tho
supported by f1ammenwerfer his at
tacking troops were repulsed complete
". We hold all our positions.
East of Epehy our troops raided
the German lines on q wide front in
2he neighborhood Of st. Quentin and
brought back prisoners. We improved
dur positions slightly during the night
north q the Ypres-Menin road"
Attack at Same Moment.
Canadian troops around Lens launch
ed another attack on the western en-
vironments of the French mining city
at 4:30 o'clock this morning, reports
the Reuter- correspondent from the
British headquarters In France. The at
tack developed into one Of the most
desperate hand-to-hand battles of the
war.
When the Canadians went over the
top they saw masses OF gray figures
advancing toward them in the thick
haze. Both sides had planned the at
tack at the same moment.
Fifteen minutes after the clash came
the Germans were making their last
stand on the parapet Of their trench.
Thsy then retreated rapidly.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-08-21
DEATH RINGS HER UP.
Popular Sioux City Telephone Girl e
Caiiad From Life.

Sioux City, Aug. 21-Miss Nina
Lodge. 306 Tenth ,street, night opera-'
tor OF the Sioux City Telephone Cons
pany, died Friday night at the Samari-
tan hospital. During the year Just pass
ed Miss Lodge called 1900 persons TO
catch early morning trains or to awak-
en- them at a certain hour. During =
recent sickness of prominent Sioux
City citizen she called him every hour
to take his medicine. Miss Lodge nevel
had a complaint filed against her while
on duty. - a... I
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-08-21
Cooper and stssl .Rsport Near.

washington, Aug. 21.-Federal trade
commission estimates on copper and
steel costs go to President Wilson to-;
day for use in fixing prices for the gov
ernment's war needs. Figures called
for by the president for the cost Of
other materials soon will be COM
pleted. 4
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-08-21
Germans at verdun Hopeful.

Berlin, Aug. 21-The battle before
Verdun has not yet ended, the German
general headquarters staff announced
today. This morning fresh engagements
developed at vari ,us places. The state
ment adds:
"Our troops and leaders anticipate a
favorable conclusion of the battle"
In many places colored and white
French troops penetrated the German
defensive zone in which every step for
ward, the German report said, had to
be wrested at the cost Of sanguinary
losses.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-08-21
AUSTRIAN LINE BENDING.
'ltalians Keep on Hammering and Sc
Success on Isonzo Front.

Italians Keep on Hammerins and See
Success on Isonzo Front.
Rome, Aug. 21.-More than 10000
prisoners had been taken by the Ital-
ians in their new offensive up I'd yes
terday evening, the war office an
nounces.
The great battle on the Isonzo front
continues without interruption. The
war office states that the Austrian line
is beginning to bend and give way at
various points.
The Italians, supported by floating
and fixed batteries and monitors, are
marching toward success, which, the
statement says, is becoming apparent
in spite of undiminished enemy resist
ance.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-08-21
After Book Paper Manufaceursrs.

washington, Aug. 21.-The advance
in the prices Of book paper last year
were excessive and unwarranted, the
federal trade commission reported to-
day to the senate. As result OF its
investigation the comnission has orr
dered proceedings against certain prac-
tieess Of manufacturers - -.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-08-21
More oraxina Lands Available.

Washington, Aug. ai.-sn az eesert to
increase. the nations meat supply. The
forest service. It was announced to-
day, has furnished grazing facilities on
tho national ranges for about 100000
more cattle and 100000 more sheep
than In ordinary years. Heretofore
pasturage has been furnished for about
100000 cattle and horses and 100000
head Of sheep each year.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-08-21
ship Yards Strike Ends.

Washington. Aug. 21.-Ae the result
Of conferences concluded. here today in
which representatives Of ship builders,
the ship building board and the mem
bers Of the American Federation OF
Labor participated, strike in Grays
Harbor district Of Washington was de-
clared off and the men were ordered
back to work.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-08-21
LE MARS GIRL MURDERED.

Twelve Year. Old Miss Outraged and
Left Dead in Alloy.
Special to TimeslRepublican. ..
LeMars, Aug. 21.-The body Of 12-
year-old Alta Braun was found In an
alley in the residence district, outraged
and murdered. She was last seen alive
Monday night.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-08-21
DEBATING sTocKHoLM coNFAe.
British Labor Conference Continues
EnahaAinn1 an Sandina QsIauataa.

6Fiti0h Labor Con7Orence ContIhuOS
.ig Debating on Sending Delegates.
London, Aug. 2l.-The adjourned
British labor conference to consider the
question of sending delegates to the
international conference at Stockholm
resumed its deliberations today.
The conference has before 1t the
recommendations Of the executive
committee Of the labor party that the
earlier decision to send representatives
to the Stockholm meeting be adhered
to and representations made to the gov
ernment In reference to the announce
Ment that passports to the delegates
would be refused.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-08-21
IOWA COAL MEN ON CARPET.

Governor Calls Conferences Of Operat-
ors and Dealers at Dos Moines.
Des Moines. Atg. 21.-Governor w. L.
Harding announced today that he
would confer with coal operators and
dealers Of Iowa at the capitol tomor-
row relative to adjustment Of coal
prices in the state. Clifford Thorne
will participate In the conference.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-08-21
NEW YORK AlRMAN MISSING.

Asnsriea 4 il Aerial Squadron = France
May Have Fallen in. Action.
Parts, Aug. 21.-Oliver Chadwick, OF
New York, meplber Of the aerial
squadron Of Capt. Georges Guynemer,
tho famous French airman, has been
missing since Tuesday. It is believed
he was brought down in an aerial en-
counter.
Corporal Harold Willis OF Boston,
member Of the Lafayette squadron,
whose DISAPPEARANCE already has been
reported, isSbelieved to be a prisoner.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-08-21
Wilson Studying Coal Problem.

Washington, Aug. 21.-President
Wilson postponed the usual Tuesday
cabinet meeting to give his attention
to the coal situation preliminary to the
appointment of coal commissioner.
Dfficials say the president feels there
Is no question but that the price OF
coal Is too high, and Is anxious to
remedy that condition as soon as pos
sible. He realizes. however, the ne
cessity for the selection Of a man quail
flied for the position.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-08-21
ENGLAND TO VATICAN.
Acknowledges Receipt Of Pope's Note
and Will Examine it Seriously,

-. -. '
and Will Examine it Seriously.
Rome, Aug. Ia formal acknowl-
edgment by the British government Of
receipt Of the peace proposal Of Pope
Benedict was handed to Cardinal
Gasparri, the papal secretary Of state,
by the British minister on Monday. It
says the pope's note will be examined
in benevolent and serious spirit.
Cardinal Gasparri expressed to the
British minister the hope that the bell
ligerents would give approval to four
fundamental proportions in the papal
note, Similar ideas, he said. had al
ready been set forth by the ministers
OF Great Britain. France, Russia, Ger
many and Austria, while President
Wilson's message. in the opinion Of
the cardinal, implied almost the whole
Of the pope's program.
It haxing been asserted in the press
that the pope was urged to work for
peace by Empress Zita, Of Austria
Hungary. the vatican states that the
pontiff has no personal acquaintance
with the empress end has never re-
ceived any Communication from her on
any subject. Elt has been reported on
several occasions that the Austrian
empress, who was born in the Italian
province Of Luccaso, was working as
siduously for peace.]
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-08-21
British Casualties Durinq Week.

London, Aug. 21-British casualties
reported in the week ending today to-
tailed 1929 officers and men. OF this
number 2,S73 soldiers lost their lives.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-08-21
AUTO ACCIDENT IN IOWA.
Young Woman instantly Killed And
Mother MortaIiy Wounded.

Ossian, Aug. 21-Emma Houck was
instantly killed, her mother probably
mortally injured. and her father, Theo-
.dore Houck. seriously hurt last night
when the automobile in which they
were riding left grade, turned over
four times and struck a tree. Harry
Houck son, anl Miss Ometh. the two
other occupants OF the car, escaped un
injured.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-08-21
BRITISH AND FRENCH HOLD ALL GAINS

offensive on the Verdun front. The
war office announces that the Ger,
mans were beaten back with heavy
losses The number of German prison.
ers now exceeds 5000.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-08-21
aR,Tla4 AlRMEN KEEP BUSY.

OOp I0sb0 Of BOMBS on works Held by
Germans in Belgium.
London, Aug. M.-Another series OF
aerial. raids over Belgium, which have
bsen carried out AT frequent intervals
for some time, were made Sunday
night. The following report was made
today by the admiralty:
AT about midnight Aug. 1920. the
royal naval air service dropped many
Tons OF bombs On the 1M:dde!kerke
dumps and the Brugoise works. All the
machines returned safely"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-08-21

oernanb Beaten Back at verdun.
Faris, Aug. 21. Counter attacks Of
extreme violence were made by the
Cskmans last night in an effort to re-
ssapsure Positions taken IN the French
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-08-21
To observe DipIomatic Etiquette.

TO Ub6eFVt U15IoMatIc -EtIqUeste.
washington, Aug. 21.-The United
States has not vet acknowledged re-
ceipt OF Pope Benedict's peace pro-
posal. but will do 80 thru the British
foreign Office, which transmitted the
vatican communication thru Aanbasea-
dor Page, u 3sI77 T. lsifi = =: - -
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-08-21
German Reaction After Re-
treat Fails to Accomplish
Purpose.
REPULSED WITH
HEAVY LOSSES


The German reaction to the sue.
cessfuI French stroke at verdun
came last night and tho now French
iinas stood firm ii the face of coun-
ter attacks Of extreme vi7;s"se
north Of verdun. Especially at Avo-
court wood and north Of caurieres
wood, the fighting was particular
" bitter, the French war office re-
ports. The Germans, beaten back,
mst with heavy losses. The number
sS prisoners taken by the French
now exceeds 5000.
The Germans also returned to the
attack on the Aisne front, striking
at csrny and Hurtebise. Paris re.
ports the repuIsS Of these assaults.
On the British front the Germans
last night made their third attempt
20 rscapture positions recently
wrssted from them near Epehy,
northwsse q Sc. Quentin. A deter
mined stack was made in which
Germans employed flame throw
srs, but they were repulsed COM
pistsiy by tho British, who hold all
their positions.
heavy fighting continues on the
southern Roumanian front. Tho
Russians and Roumanians are Of
Ssrins stiff resistance, but Petro.
Grad reports officially they have
sbssn forced back farther at several
lpoints.
Austro.o oSfman troops have
:rsaered the outskirts Of the irnpor-
tant Moldavian town Of ocna, ssv-
enty-fivs miles southwest Of the
provisional Rouma anian capital,
JAssy. s.
On the northern Russian front
increasing activity Is reported. The
Germans are bombarding heavily
the Russian trenches west Of the
Riga Mitau railroad.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-08-21
NEWS OF THE DAY
T.-R. BULLETIN
The Weather.

Sun rises Aug. % at 5:l3. sets at 8: 81.
Iowa--Unsettled weather tonight and
Wednesday: probably showers; moi
much change in temperature.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-01-17
annual Meeting
OF {. i. tonight

A prr>rHm 0f diversified interest
has bCeN prov id"d for the annual meet
ing of Genital lni1n church 10 he
held at Il O'Clock this evening. An
informal reception will be held in
the Bible school rooms which will
give all an opportunity OF greeting
Rev Dr. and Mrs. J. H. Williams,
Mir and Mrs y. J. I.OWreH and Mr..
and Mrs Edwin Benner, who will vel
come the guests
A chowder supper will I've served by
the Woman's Society in the parish
house sCNn after o'clock to which
all members OF the church. and con-
gregatiOn and all others interested in
the work Ol the church are cordially
invited. Miss TCrnicp Holmes, SOLO
list cCntralto, will sing at the conclu-
sion Of the dinner and Mrs. Oscar J.
Phillips will be her accompanist The
heads Of the departments of the
church will present brief reports, Of
ficers for the coming year will be
elected, and DR.. J. H Williams will
make a brief address. A hearty invi-
tation to all interested in the work of
this church to attend this meeting is
cordially extended.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-01-17

"'oo VIZ !
A delightful surprise birthday party
was given TO Miss Matilda y. EnCs
last Saturday evening by her mother
at their nom" at 43> Miller street
Covers were lard for -, the guests be,
ing members of the younger POrtu-
guese set. After supper music and
dancing was enjoyed by the Young
folks till midnight
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-01-17
Y. v. Will HEAR
OF EARLY |. CHIEFS
Y. W. Budget Campaign
January 81, February IL

Hawaiian Chiefs" will be the topic
of the lecture which will be given by
w. o. Smith at the Y. w. G. A. on
Thursday evening. Prof T, A. Jaggar,
Jr., was scheduled to talk at the asso-
citation, but he has been unusually
busy owing to the activity of Kilauea
and asked that his lecture be post
poned until early in February.
W. o. Smith has made a special
study of Hawaiian history and his lee
lures have always been we'll attended
in the past He will illustrate his talk
with slides that will bring out some Of
the features of the early days in Ha-
vail The lecture will begin at s
o'clock.
The series of lectures scheduled
for January and February is p art
OF the educational campaign which
has been mapped out for the mem
bers of the association. All programs
are free and not only members but
all women of the city are invited to
be present.
The association officers and staff
have been unusually busy planning
for the activities during the year and
work has been begun to raise a fund
of 81, 900 for carrying on the various
branches during the coming. year
The membership has increased to such
an extent that the need OF new de
partments is absolutely necessary.
Beach Club Plans
Among the plans which have been
advanced is the beach club project
which promises to become popular
with the members of the association.
The clubhouse will be erected near
the beach and all facilities for bath
ing, lunches and parties will be pro-
vided for. The club will be situated
near the Hau Tree, at a point where
the bathing is uneXcelled.
To Have New Secretary
A religious secretary will be EN-
ployed this year to Garry on the work
in the various clubs and another
member of the staff will be secured
to assist the japanese ''picture brides
coming to Honolulu. A stonOgrapher
will also be employed to handle the
increased work that is sighted this
year. In addition to these points
other departments Of the work which
are not self-suppOrting must be pro
vided for
Work systematically
In the plan to raise the budget the
officers of the association have
mapped out certain policies which
will be adhered 10. The work Of the
association in all its phases will be
placed before the public. 50 that
donors may realize where the add
tional money is TO be spent. The
association has already mapped cut a
campaign Of paid advertising which
has brought the various departments
to the attention of the residents OF
Honolulu.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-01-17
NURSES To
RECEIVE PLEDGE

Members of the Queens hospital
training school for nurses nave ar
RANGED an interesting program to be
given in conjunction with ceremony
in Phoenix hall at s o'clock next Fri
day evening. when the pledge will he
administered tn the young student
nurses.
Following is the Program:
Piano Solo .......... Mrs. Roehl
Introduction: George w. Smith, pres
ident Of the Queens hospital.
Violin Solo ......... Edwin ldeler
Address: Miss Agnes n. Collins, K.
~, superintendent of nurses.
Violin Solo ........... Edwin ldeler
of the pledge.
These are tie 'CalpinE exercises
to which all Interested persons are
cordially invited.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-01-17
MORE Than 1000
VOICES TOBLEND
IN GREAT CHORUS

TWenty-two' TEACHERS and 933 pupils
from the Hgn0lgh public schools, a
total OF r9J4 voices, will constitute
the chorusffV the exercises ct the
children fShi'al which will be civ
ell on theNOahr college campus dur.
Ing Carnival wcck ON Friday after,
noon, February 80.
Miss MARGARET Co0kc. Miss Nina
Adams and N;>I Nancy D1nicis who
arc training t." pupils. have prepared
an interesting table showing the mum
Der and the voices selected from tho
different schools. the representa-.
tCn Of the various schools Will bc as
follows:
kalihi-waena rupils-Tenor q. alto
II, bass S, soprano is, total -, and ,
teachers. Kaahunanu pupils-Tenor
II. alto 90. bass 60. soprano 81. total
$50 and teachers. kaiulani pupils
Tenor 10, alto 50, bass l.. soprano 10,
total 1870 and 8 teachers. Central
Grammar pupils-Tenor %. alto 81,
bass f., soprano A.. total 80 and
teachers. Lliu0kalani lupils-Tenor
s, alto -, bass -. COpranO 20, total
- and teachers. ROYAL pupils Ten.
or l.. alto IS. bass A.. soprano 10,
fetal 100 and ) teachers. kaulnwela
pupils-Tenor s, alto -. bass l., So
prano Is. total so and teachers.
Normal pupils; a total of 3l2 voices
and teachers.
Excepting for few possible
changes, the Program will be as fol-
lows: Grand march; chorus, Hail
Columbia" by Philip Phile and Jo-
seph Hopkins; dance, Kinder Polka"
by first grade; chorus, Psalm of
Peace arranged by H. w. LOOMS:
dance, "SnOwstUrm and Cherry Tree"
by lower grades; chorus, "American
Hymn by H. ii. Keller; Japanese
dance by young ladies from Normal
school; chorus, ~. Oh Of Our Ma
tion,' by Adam GIebcI. chorus, Amer
lea the Beautiful" music by A. S.
Kendall; chorus. patriotic song, words
by p. H. Dodge and music by f. A.
p. Newcomb; chorus, Ia Like No a
Like arranged by Capt. Berger;
chorus, The Exile" music by F.
Shaw; chorus, The Sea Kings
Bride. by H. Leslie; exercise with
Indian clubs; chorus, Aloha Oe,' COM
posed by Queeo Lilluokalani chorus,
Hawaii Ponoi," words by King Kala-
kaua and music by Capt. H. Berger
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-01-17
LIQUOR SALES DECREASE
TBy Associated Pressl

STOCKHOLM, Sweden.-Thc new
liquor restrictions, reported some
weeks ago, have already cut down the
retail sales of "schnaps" Swedish
brandy in Stockholm rOundly 80 per
cent, according to DR. Bratt, head of
the System Company" 1t is believed
also that the consumption in restaur-
ants has been materially reduced
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-01-17
DAYLIGHT SAVING PLAN TO
BE LAID BEFORE CONGRESS

NAShINGTON. D. {. Daylight
saving is 10 b" put UP to Congress
dur NJ the present session. in hill
which Representative Borl4nd 0; Kan
saS City. Mo. IS to- introduce. the
pi1H rCut'mpi'itr" :9ONjn" II =
a!.~aI H.. t...i.I 80 -u,Iilt.i-I
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-01-17

Albert Metrn, general budget re-
porter OF the French Chamber Of
Deputies and formerly minister Of la
nor, was appointed under secretary Of
finance.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-01-17
UKULELE CLASS TO
BE STARTED AT Y. M

Those who wish TO learn to play
the ukulele viii! be given an opportu-
nifty to take Class, lessons under Ern-
est Kaai at the Y NJ. C. A. Beginning
on January 26, limited number will
be enrolled for the course OF 10 les
sons.
There are a number Of tourists in
Honolulu at this time of the year, and
the class was primarily formed for
their benefit The course of Instruc-
ton costs $1.JH, which includes a new
ukulele. Glasses will be held on Fri
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-04-04

will never forget to record your
days work and buainess, and at the
end OF the year, by this ssstem. you
will knew what you've done--where
you have made and lost; what days
you have. idled where you went and
whatsyou went for. You will be as
tonished at some things you do and
spend money for; how little you
give to religious causes, how much
you give for tobacco and dopes.
think you will cut part Of it out and
add more to good papers, books and
ma gaines.
Don't forget to record how little
money you give to your wife and
children, and l think next year you
will give them more of your earn
ings and spend less money for whis-
key, tobacco, etc.
r. d. Mcdonald.
Westminster, r. T.. D. No. 4.