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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-08-31
Food Controller For Enalard.

London, Aug. s1.--Louis p. 9heldoA
who Is associated with . London bank.
ing firm, has been asked by Herbert G.
Hoover to accept appointment q rsp-s
resentative of the American food ad-
mlnistration in the United Kingdom.
1t Is understood Mr.. Sheldon, who
Is Yale graduate, has accepted.
AS Mr.. Hoover's Representatives Nr.
Sheldon will deal with the British food
controller for the purpose OF bringip1
about closer corporation between tAe
United States and England with reGara
to the control Of food.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-08-31
HEARST DECLINES 70 RUN.

Newspaper Owner Refuses to Bs Cam
didats For New York Mayoralty.
Va New York. Aug. 31.William r.
Hearst will not be candidate for
mayor Of New York at the coming elec-
ton. His declination to allow his name
to appear on the ballot at the coming
primaries was flied with the board sol
elections today, the last day under the
law for. taking this action. Mr. Hearst
had been designated by petition TOR
on the democratic ticket.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-08-31
A. "a AI..ce-Lorra;re

Paris, Aug. Slowing to the re-
peated reports that Emperor William
is contemplating change in the status
OF Alsace Lorraine. one Of which is
that It is to be transformed into a
federal state, some Importance is att
tached here to a Berlin dispatch re-
ceiyed by way Of Basic. saying that
DR.. H. Won Dallwitz, governor Of Al
sace-Lorraine is now in Berlin.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-08-31
RUSSIAN CITY FIRE DAMAGED.
lootino at kaxan Stopped by Student.
and 0rde. !. as::: ne:so.eA.

lootina at Kaxan Stopped by Students
and 0rde: != e=:.S Restored.
Petrograd. Aug. 31.-The fire last
Monday in the city Of Kazan, on the
Kazanka river 4s0 miles east Of Mos
cow, spread SO rapidly that the popu-
lation fled to outlying fields and for
ests, correspondent OF the Bourse
Gazette telegraphed. Ruffians began
to pillage on q greater scale but stu
dents Of military schools acted ener-
getically and stopped the looting. Later
the flames spread to naphtha reser-
voirs and the town was enveloped in
smoke. The fire burned for thirty six
hours, during which time the people
remained outside the town Order is
being restored gradually.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-08-31
low. Auto Tourists Killed.

ISpeCIaI to T1meS-
\ Nevada, Aug. 31.-Mrs. 8. A. Client
was killed and her husband was seri-
jously and perhaps fatally injured just
after noon Thursday In railway
grade crossing accident at Rochelle,
Ill, according to dispatch received
by Charles w. Harris, Of the Nevada
Auto Company Mr.. and Mrs. Ghent
had left here Wednesday for their home
in Chicago after spending two weeks
touring with Mr.. and Mrs. Harris. Mrs.
Harris and Mrs. Ghent had been girl
hood friends.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-08-31

ant occupying his proper place and
each recognizing his duty as well as
his right.
"The disciplinary tribunals will be
conserved and will receive the author
ity Indispensable for the maintenance
Of the army as an efficient organiza-
tion."
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-08-31
Cation prospect improved.

washington. Aug. III Cotton pro-
duction prospects improved to the-ex-
tent Of $4,000 bales. during August and
come to 12,4a9, 600 equivalent 500
pound baleA
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-08-31
PEACE PEOPLE 70 APPEAL.
Going to National Capitol to State
Their Case.

Their Case.
Minneapolis, Aug. 31.-Leaders of the
Peoples Council Of America for Peace
announced today that they would start
to Washington tonight to put the ques-
ton Of their right to hold national
peace conventions up to the federal au-
thorities. In case hall con not be
obtained. 1t war suggested that the
meeting might be held on the plaza
in front Of the capitol.
The decision to put the issue
squarely up to ofsicial Washington was
announced by Louis p. Lochner, ex-
ecutive secretary, after morning OF
conference with eastern council lead
ers over the long distance telephone.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-08-31
Iveter.n Railroad Official Psnsionred.

Chicago, Aug. 31.--F. g. Ranney, for
thirty years treasurer OF the Chicago,
M;lwaukee a. st. Paul railway. has been
placed son the retired list at his own
request, effective Sept. I. The official
announcement issued today says Archi-
bald q. LoomjS, an eastern banker, will
aucceed him ,s,a.. y
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oernean1i : K etajse poeItien.

Berlin Aug. 81 Operations under
taken byy the Russians yesterday at
Marcos Like. sixty miles southeast OF
,Dymsks rssplted unsuccessfully for
them. saye today's official report from
the sast4rn front.
u portlQn zof the ground recently
oained ~ the British south Of LIE Cate
Ut has besn recaptured by the Ger
sMaans the war office announces. *
sG1Wseto. :. 3. .Fpt( (cullhltes TAO AAI
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-08-31
SECOND IOWA IN CAMP CODY.

Regiments Third Section Arrives at
Deming in New Mexico.
Des Moines, Aug. 31.-A special dis
patch to the Tribune says the third
section Of the Second Iowa infantry ar
rived at Deming, N. NJ, late last night
and detrained this morning. The Sec
ond Iowa is to train at Deming with
other national guardsmen from the
Thirteenth division.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-08-31
SWISS WORKERS STRIKE.

Quit Work % Protest Against the High
Cost Of Living.
Paris. Aug. 31-WorKmen in the
Swiss cities Of Berne. Zurich and Tsasle
went on half day strike yesterday,
as q protest against the htgl, cost OF
living. says Havas dispatch from
Basic. The manifestation was organ
jzed by socialists, who. the dispatch
adds. declare that II 1t does not produce
results. b prolonged strike. involving
municipal services such as gas and
electricity, will be ordered
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-08-31
AK Lowsr Rates 81 potatoe,.

washington, Aug. 31.-Revision OF
freight rates on potatoes from produc-
Ing sections In Minnesota and North
Dakota to destinations In lows was
asked Of the Interstate commerce COM
mission today by the Nebraska-Iowa
Fruit Jobbers' Association. Com
plants charge that present rates dis
Il. fsvoT Of st. sht 81. ST
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-08-31
I IThr,, asrman. HsId in Nerkax.

~ Christiania, Aug. 31.-Three German
sympathizers have been convicted at
Bergen for supplying information to
submarines regarding the sailing OF
vessels that We're later torpedoed.
Captain Laven, officer Schwartz. Ger
man citizens, and Thorsen, Nor
wegian. all were given terms In the
penitentiary. Laven was sentenced to
Ave years, Schwartz to four and Thor
sen to, ten years' Imprisonment.
Captain Laven admitted he worked
under orders Of the German authori-
ties.
Norwegian newspapers in comment
ing on the trial emphasize that the
country must take note OF the fact that
German subjects must obey orders
from their own country.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-08-31
Endorsed ey British Minister

London, Aug. 31.--Lord Robert Cecil,
minister Of blockade, today endorsed
President Wilson's reply to the peace
proposals Of Pope Benedict and aid
he was not certain any further 70
sponse would be necessary.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-08-31
N M;,;.4.r Fron cr,.ee ArrIv...

- Minioter From Greece Arrives. 3
An Atlantic Port, Aug .t3eorge
Rousses, who was recently designated
by Foreign Minister Politis at Athens
as minister to the United States, ar-
rived rived soday on British steamship.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-08-31
-. Moinea PeopIs Hurt.

Des Moines. Aug. 31.--Four persons,
residents OF Des Moines. were painfully
hurt when their automobile was struck
and demolished by an interurban car
at Beaver avenue crossing here today.
say all will recover.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-08-31
NEWS OF THE DAY
T.-R. BULLETIN
The Weather.

no V0GtVGss
Sun rises Sept. at 5.2i; sets at S:S7.
Iowa Unsettled tonight and Satur-
day; probably local thunder showers;
warmer tonight in south and east por-
lions; cooler Saturday.
PAGE ONE.
Telesraphie News:
Big Drives by Allies TsmSorarily
Halted.
Pope to Reply to All Peace MOI
Answers.
Kaiser Forces American ciuzey y
Fight. y
Poles Reject German Yoke.
PAGES TWO, THREE AND FOUR.
Iowa News:
Sob Dispenser Is Army Deserter.
Plummer Insists on Clean Camp.
-Crocker Brigade Reunion In Toledo.
RaJse of Honor For Iowa Troops
All State Fair Records Broken
Farm News and Notes.
PAGE SIX.
EDITORIAL:
Peeping Under the VEIL
The Old Man Sitting in the Sun.
Not Reward But a Recognition.
Topics Of the Times. :.
Iowa Opinion and Notes.
PAGES SEVEN, EIGHT, NINE, TEN,
ELEVEN.
City News:
Adventists Elect Other, Officers.
Boards of Organizations Named.
Plan Big Parade For Soldier Boys.
Getting Ready For County Fair.
Two injured in Cave-in.
General and Brief City News.
PAGE TWELVE.
Markets and General:
Wheat Price Fixed at $2.20.
Corn Strength Is Impaired by
Action.
Csttle Strong.
Hogs Still Soaring.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-08-31
British Attack in Palestine.

British Attack in Palestine.
London, Aug. s31.-The British forces
in Palestine attacked last night south
west Of GAIA on front OF 500 yards.
it is announced officially, the line being
advanced.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-08-31
Ia Certain Cases.

"Do pearls mean tearsi" You bst
they do when you don't get your wiz!
the string Of 'em she's ret her hsaSe
on
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-08-31
eerman PatreI RepuIssd.

Paris Aug, s1'.East Of cerny a
German patrol which attempted to ap-
5proach our lines. was repulsed by our
nre.' says today's official statement.
s.There was active artillery fighting on
both banks Of the Meuse. In Alsace
enemy attacks south Of Hartmanns
sWeilerkopf were rspulsed completely.
There Il nothing to report from the
remainder Of the front"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-08-31
Board Of Trad. of6elal Dsad.

Chicago, Aug. Charles f. Mer-
rill, secretary OF the Chicago board OF
trade, died today of angina pectoris.
Mr.. Merrill was Sc years OF age. He
was president'of the board in 1911, and
since that time has been its secretary
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-08-31

washington, Aug 31.-A vulnntAse
army made up Of 10000 AmGft6a5k
housewives. $4,000 merchants and 1Ss-s.
900 farmers Is today engaged Ia tak-ss
ing an inventory OF the national food
supplies. They are taking stock 01
the food they have on hand Ia tho
pantry and preserve closets, on the
shelves, under the counter. In ware
houses and grain elevators ana IN baxns
and bins on the farms.
AS soon as the returns from todAy's
inventory are complete they win bs
forwarded to Warrington for tabu-
lation. 54 8s
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-08-31
,ntif Plans to Answer
Responses Of Each Bel
igerent Nation.
HOPES TO CLEAR
WAY FOR AGREEMENT
70 Point Out Questions on NfhleA An
May Agree and TO List o4hsrs a.
Still Open 60 seussionA-Amseicas
Ia Large Number Begin to Take ln-
vsntory Of Food sppply-toovsr Ap. \
points Food Controller for Britain

Rome. Aug. 31.-ln vatican circles
Pope Benedict is said to have signiaied
his intention Of issuing reply after.
receiving the responses of all the bel-
ligerents to his peace proposals point
Ing out questions In RECORD to which
all nations at war may be In agres7
ment and the others concerning which
1t will be necessary to hold discussions.
In this way 1t Is hoped gradually to
make peace matter Of practical poll
itics.
Wilson's Reply pisappoints Pope.
1t is stated at the vatican that Pope
Benedict on receiving President VIII
sons reply to his peace proposals Old
not attempt to conceal his bitter dis
appointment and that he regards the
presidents answer as leaving little
room for successful peace efforts At
present. 1t has been no secret here
that the pope hoped for more favor
able response from the United States
than from anywhere else.
Before the president's reply waA raGd
It was said at the vatican that the -
sponses OF the various governmeAta
were expected to be more fAvonA11os
than press comment would indioas
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-08-31
Lull in Three Offensives in
Europe to Reorganize
the Lines.
SPEEDY RENEWAL
ON, VERDUN FRONT
French Artillery Preparing Way For
Another Advances by Infantry-ltaI-
ian Drive Continues But With
Diminished Forcs-British Casual
ties For August Show Marked De-
crease as German Defense Wsakens.

None Of the three big campaigns
now in progress on western fronts
seems to have got into full swing
aaain. General cadorna, whose
great drive for, Trieste 10 perhaps
the most spectacular Of the current
operations, is displaying more acti-
yity than either General Petain or
General Haig in their respective
fields at verdun and in the Arras-
{ Flanders areas. Even the italian
commander, however, is apparently
in the midst Of one Of the pauses
chacteristic Of virtually all the
great advances against strongly
fortified positions in this war.
On the front below Lens General
Haiq reports the repulse Of Ger
man raid on the British five miles
southwest Of the city. No mention
10 made Of the activities on the
British side, but London war office
irtirnatisns are the battle 10 being
carried on in preparation for the
next forward thrust, with svsry in-
dication that the wearing down
proesss 10 having its due effect on
the Germans.
General Pstain's report indicates
The possibility Of a speedy renewal
Of the infantry battle at verdun.
The artillery on both sides Of the
Msuss u 1ctivsIy bombarding the
0sfnAan lines.
Tho Gsrmansl have shown sone
sGetivixy IN Aisacs, making IN At.
ixsk i,sar Hartmann's Weilsrkopf
which the Frsnch repuised eom-
plstsiy.
Aitho the British armies on the
France esl0ian front were engaged
in much notably heavy fighting
IL August their casualties were
notably less than during July. The
British figures for August given by
London today total 59,811, eompar-
ID With 1892 for July, . falling
On oF more than 1900. The CASUAL
ties indeed have been on . des-
esnding scals during the entire
time since the active campaigning
ssason opened, ths high mark be-
ins sst il the May figures, which
totaIsd 110,233.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-07-21

John Finesse of Cornerstone was the first man to be drawn from Jef- ferson county, outside Pine Bluff, for service in the new national army. Tom Hill was the second. The list of those who will make up the first quota, and the order which others will be summoed follow:
 25S-John Finesse, Cornerstone. 2522-Tom A: Hill, Pine Bluff. l 458-Joe Sephus, Sherrill.
 34O-Samuel Iverson, Sherrill. 34O3-Asa Cummings, Faith. dS79-Sherman ds78 Tayer, Wabbaseka. 3257-Willie Harris, Moscow. l436-Peyton McHaney, Langford. 2624-J: Floyd Stone, Noble Lake.
 954-Tommy Hines, Wabbaseka. 1894-Hezekiah Scales, Gethsemane. 1O95-John Moore, Sherrill. 2O22-Rush Anthony, R. F. D. No. 5. 333383-Daniel B. Shanklin, Humphrey. 3392-Sanders Spencer, Wabbaseka. l455-Frank Harris, Reydel.
 7S3-Walter Burton, Altheimer. l813-George Ashley, R. F. D. 3. 2787-John Withers, Wabbaseka. 1858-Willie Williams, Tucker. 2389-Dave Williams, Ellerson. l752-Bennie Richard Bridges, Pine
 Bluff.
 2494-Isaac Mims, Moscow. 32O0-Willie Brewer, R. F. D. No. 8. 30S2-Charleston Howard, 31st and
 Fir.
 1117-Enoch Calhoun, R. F. D. No. 3. 1572-Will Butler, England. 2762-Austin Smith, Wabbaseka. 1748- Sidney Brown, Jefferson. 2195-Fred Clark, English.
 S37-Richard Gurley, Wabbaseka. Benard Brenke, R. F. D.
 No. 3.
 337-George Holmes, Sherrill. 676-Sam Waits. Lake Dick. 275-Dave Hughes, New Gascony. 5O9-Jesse Jimerson. Plum Bayou. 1185-James Long, Altheimer. 564-Louis Steadman, Plum Bayou. Boyd, Moscow. 945-Dave Radford, Swan Lake. 1913-Sam Davis, West End Station. 596-Lige Williams, Plum Bayou.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-07-21
ROY SEWARD FIRST
 MAN AT LITTLE ROCK

Roy Senyard, of the Senyard Motor company, who removed to Little Rock about IS months ago, was the first Little Rock man in the list of those liable for war service as the result of the lottery yesterday. Mir. Senyard's serial number was 25S, the first taken from the jar.
 News of the liability was received in Pine Bluff by those affected with varying emotions. Some appeared not regretful, others became gloomy, and still others began making efforts to enter branches of the service. Many whose numbers were not drawn early enough to place them in the first quota were jubilant.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-07-21
STAR CITY WILL
 CELEBRATE TODAY

Reports from Star City last night, to The Graphic, from members of the committee in charge of the big annual barbecue and all-day picnic, in honor of the old Confederate Veterans, were to the effect that everything is in readiness for the monster crown from all sections of the Southeast Arkansas which is expected to be in attendance.
 It is known that very many people from Pine Bluff will make the trip in automobiles to the Lincoln county capital and persons who traversed the roads last evening declare that they are in fine condition, and that appa- rently there is nothing to mar the pleasure of the crowds.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-07-21
SOLDIERS HAPPY WHEN MAIL COMES
 ID FRENCH CAMP
Members of First American Contingent Receive Mass
 of Notes and Parcels.

American Training Camp in France, July 20.-(By the Associated Press.) Several thousand soldiers were made happy yesterday when as many letters and packages were distrib- uted among the various camps It was for many, if not for most of the men, the first mail they had received since leaving the United States, and it was more welcome than anything else could have been.
 The original addresses on some of the letters indicated often how long the families of the man had been out of touch with them. Every third or fourth missive was addressed in care of the former assignments of regi- mnts. for instance, the Mexican bor- der and the western forts. Others had found their way over to Some where in France" notwithstanding the addresses; others had been ad- dressed to the recipients at Washing ton in care of the war department, while others had been forwarded from the sailing points of various regi- ments.
 The mail here has been put in charge of army chaplains, who thus have a busy week. between their steady duties and work as postmas- ters. All letters and packages are forwarded from Paris, and must be sorted and distributed under his di- rection. Likewise he has charge of all the outgoing mail which is turned over to him after h.ving been cen sored by the company officers. Though he has been working only a short time, the chaplains already have evolved thoroughgoing system which insures the soldiers receiving their mail within a few hours after 1t arrives. The outgoing mail for the United States leaves once daily. Town Looks American.
 The encampment of American troops here has almost metamorphos- ed this thoroughly and distinctly French town into an American com munity, notwithstanding the fact that the soldiers have taken pains to adapt themselves to the customs and habits of their hosts. Wednesday an American corporal opened a barber sho,, in the aban- doned quarters of cne-time French barber who is now at the front. AL most immediately the American cornered virtually al; the trade in i town. He had so many customers. both French and American. that he announced that business here was
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-07-21
Declares Russia Forced Germany Into War, By
 Her Own Mobilization.
AMERICAS ENTRY
 CAUSE NO CONCERN
Ncw German Chancellor Tells Refchs. tag Submarines Are Doing All and More Than Was Expected, and
 Will Yet Bring War to End.

After Imperial Chancellor Michea- lis had declared that Germany would not continue the war day longer if it could obtain an honorable peace, the reichstag adopted the majority peace resolution calling for peace without discussion the third reading of the war credit bill of 15,OO0,OOO marks.
 The new chancellor, in his first ad- dress to the reichstag, made no new important declarations concerning the war. He declared that the work of the submarines was up to expec- tations and that the u-boats would master the situation.
 Americans intervention in the war he did not regard with serious con- cern.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-07-21
Russia Blamed for War.

Copenhagen. July 20.--'AlthOuGh, ' said Chancellor Michaeliss to tho reichstag yesterday. English statea- men knew, as shown by their blue book, that Russian mobilization must lead to war with Germany, they ad- dressed not a word of warning to Russia against military measures, while my precedessor, in instructions. July 29. 1914, to the ambassador at Vienna, directed him to say that we would willingly fulfill our duty as an ally, but must refuse to permit our selves to be absolved in a world war through Austro-Hungary disregard ing our counsels. The man who wishes to kindle world war does not write like this but a man who is laboring and has labored for peace to the utmost.
 "The concentration of the Russian army compelled Germany to seek the sword. There was no choice left to is true also of our weapons, particul- arly the submarines.
 "We deny the accusation that the submarine warfare is contrary to in- ternational law and violates the rights of humanity. England forced this weapon in our hands through an illegal blockade. Our faint hope that America, at the head of the neutrals, would check the illegality. was vain and final attempts we made by an honorable peace offer to avoid tho last extremity failed. The submarine war is accomplishing all and more than 1t was expected to.
 We look without serious concern upon the optimistic sentiments in the entente countries, caused by Ameri- ca's intervention. It is easy to reckon how much money it is necessary to transport an army from America to Europe, how much tonnage is re- quired to feed such an army. France and England are scarcely able to feed and supply their own army with out influencing the economic situa- tion still further.
 After our previous successes we shall be able to master this situation also through our fleet, particularly the submarines. That is our firm
 
 our allies, therefore, can look for ward to any further developments Of military strength with calm assurity.
 'The burning question in our hearts, however. Is how much longer the war is to last. With this, come to matter which stands in the cen- ter of our all interests and all our proceedings today. Germany did not desire the war. in order to make vio- lent conquest, and therefore will not continue the war day longer merely for the sake of such conquest, if 1t : could obtain an honorable peace.s
 The Germans, he said, wish to con- ! clude peace as combatants who have successfully accomplished their pur- pose and proved themselves invinci- ble. A condition of peace was the inviolability of Germany's territory. No barley was possible with the enemy demanding the cession Of Ger man soil.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-07-21
GOLF TOURNEY TODAY.

The monthly handicap golf tourna- ment will be played at the Country club this afternoon, the feature ar ranged for the day being an 18-hole handicap medal play. It is expected there will be a large field.