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GERMAN DESIGN FAILED,
SAYS FRENCH GENERAL
Commander Who Came to Aid of British North of the
Disc Believes Reserves Are Largely Used Up
Casualties Are Unusually Heavy.

nave been two or OF even three times
engaged. Tho Seventh Division OF the
reserve. to take one example, has lost
1000 killed, 1000 wounded and 500,
including $50 officers. prisoners.
Casualties among the officers have
been unprecedentedly heavy. owing to
the fact that in this battle. contrary to
the usual custom. the officers have
marched In front Of their men. Al
though special reserves Of two officers
and ten non-commissioned officers for
each battalion were formed, the supply
has not been nearly large enough to all
the gaps.
''Thc result has been a deficiency in
many divisions, which as fghting units
have been seriously impaired. A further
source Of weakness arises from the fact
that losses in the ranks have in many
cases been made good by heavy drafts
upon the 1919 class, boys Of IS, which
At the present rate will be exhausted at
the end Of May.
1T is obvious that the French divisions
employed in battle have suffered also,
although not to the same extent. but as
during the greater part Of the battle
three Germans have been engaged to
each Frenchman. the wastage on our
side has not been nearly as great. We
have the better of them in artillery and
80 marked a superiority In the air that
during the battle their airmen prac-
tically have been powerless."
In the future either the French or the
British or both certainly will have at
least one other big attack to face. In
which the enemy may gain more ground.
but as to the final result of the battle
the French generals with whom I have
talked have absolute confidence In their
own men and the highest admiration for
the British.
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ALLIES BREAK DOWN ALL ENEMY ASSAULTS;
LINES CONSOLIDATED BY BRITISH AND FRENCH;
NEW EFFORTS TO STORM MONT KENNEL FAA
Foch Will Command
to End, Hints Milner

PARIS, April 19.-"To mani
fest our sentiments toward
France we could do nothing more
significant than to place our
forces under the authority Of
French commander (Gen. Foch)"
said Viscount Miner. British
Minister Of War, to-day to the
Temps.
1--WE have not waited until to-
day, either, to understand the
utility Of a single command or
to recognize Gen. Foch's value.
Every coalition has its weakness,
but I do not think that there is
an example in history Of an al
lance carried out with so much
loyalty and devotion as ours.
Now the hour has come to be
more united than ever. and We
are and will remain So"
Viscount Miner said the im-
portanee of Germany's aims in
this great battle may be meas
ured by the violence of its blow.
"Our fighters are worthy Of the
trial they are facing" he said.
Attacked by divisions far more
numerous than ours, they make
up for lack of numbers by the
courage with which they deci-
mate their assailants.
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~ GERALD CAMPBELL.
Special Gable Despasch to TIE suS from the
London Times.


London Times.
Copyright. 1913: oil rtoAis reserved.
WITH THE FRENCH ARMY IN THE
FIELD, April II (delayed).--One Of the
abiest officers Of the French army who
came to tho support Of the sorely
tried British troops north Of the Oise
and threw his forces in the path of
the advancing Germans has expressed
10 me his opinion that there is every
reason to believe the military prospects
are definitely in our favor.
I'm the first place." he said. "in the
present battle the Germans have failed
because their designs. although not yet
their armies. are defeated. Their ef-
fective strength has been gravely af-
fected BY the battle, in the course OF
which they have brought against us
1875 Of the 203 or 204 divisions that they
have In France.
80 far they have been able con-
stantly to bring fresh divisions into ac-
ton In each new attack. Of the rest
that remain on the western front q GER
used in a battle Of this Importance, and
a certain number more obviously must
be left. where they are to guard the rest
Of the line. That reduces the number
still available from this source to a
Ggure which they might possibly raise
to sixty or even seventy divisions BY
drawing upon other fronts.
THE reckless and desperate expendi-
ture Of man strength to which they have
committed themselves in this battle
cannot 20 on forever OF the fifteen
divisions which already have passed the
ordeal a large proportion have had to be
Withdrawn for reconstruction. Some
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TROOPS IN PICARDY.

Roaik. April i9.--Premier Orlando
made the following announcement yes
terday in the Chamber Of Deputies:
italy. which follows with admira-
ton the heroic Efforts OF the Anglo
French troops on the western front.
could not remain absent from the
battlefields OF France. She wishes to
bring to her allies tangible proof of
solidarity and very soon the colors
Of italian regiments will ny over the
fields Of Picardy beside those OF the
French. British, American, Belgian
and Portuguese. thus sealing the
union which exists between the allied
peoples and Governments.
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KAIsER's MARK IN q. 8. SHRINE
"Nfade in GERMANY" Found ON In.
dependence He'll TheFmoneter.

PHILADELPHIA. April l9.--"Nade. in
Germany" is cropping out in unexpected
places. and was found to-day In the
revered hall where the Declaration OF
Independence was signed.
The discovery was made By Brit
ish army officer who was making
round Of the historic buildings In lnde-
pendence Square. when he saw ther-
mometer in an out Of the way corner.
Scanning 1t closely he read the inscrip-
ton, Made in Germany"
He went to the custodian OF the hall
and reported the matter. The custodian
ordered the Thermometer removed.
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The best argument for buying liberty Bonds
and more Hberfv Bonds!-is 70 b found in
"FACE TO FACE WITH KAl0E916A."
GERARD'6 NEW 0OOx.-Atv'
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Continued on Thh'd Pa0e
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EvERErr, WASH. April 1e,--Emil Her
man, State secretary Of the Socialist
party. was arrested here to-day on a
charge of violating the espionage act,
Herman said "anti-milita r,sn,' stamps
were issued by the national Socialist
party and that he had distributed them
In this district.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-02-23
IBY David CorY.l

Dear me- It has been a long time
since I've heard anything about dear
Uncle Lucky. Mr.. Lucky Lifthind-
foot, the old gentleman rabbit Uncle OF
Billy Bunny. you remember. And II
you don't remember him. shall never
forgive you, for I think Uncle lucky
is the incest old rabbit ! ever knew.
And maybe he feels hurt to think
that I've been writing so much about
Beautiful Spring and the little Balmy
Breezes and flowers and buds. but I
cant help that for it's spring you
know. and when spring comes you
feel as If II were just about the incest
time of all the year.
And guess Uncle Lucky thought
so, too, for he began to whistle, this
particular spring morning, and after
he had busted off his old wedding
stovepipe hat. he hoped out to the
garage 10 look over his Luckymobile.
Goodness me! I must take Off those
runners" ne said to himself, so he set
to work and by and by ne had them
off and then by and by. not so very
long. he had the wheels on, and after
that he hung the buffalo robe up in
the hall closet and Jumped into the
Luckymobile and set out for the Old
Brier Patch For Uncle Lucky hadn't
seen Billy Bunny for maybe eleven or
thirteen stories. and he thought It was
about time Tor him to see his little bum
ny nephew.
Goodness gracious mesbus!. he ex-
claimed, as he neared the Old Brier
Patch. How lovely everything Is this
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-02-23
WHY PENALIzE PATRIOTISM!

Tho Sapata ac-i.,,t,ro1 ,,,,r,ittna
has renortod ,ovo-on,,. ON, Nm 70
e,,arantao ,r,ce =, 90 "a <o~ this
wars o~oo =, .,.o. s :. ,,,. ho-
cors low :. = so-o 10. $50. 90
long a. tho war ,ss,s AND whoa, ,s the
main raoni-onar. fo- ox,or. food that
vbest will commend ,-s,,,,n,
among all other c~r,j,s 7, ;s worth
sowing tbfs .,rf,,, >,a ,i,,au,fs. are
hogs v,.or.b ,o...f-,,- .,,,r;,sr IRA ,a-,oa
OF tho r.o-
Tha gov.rro,. b.,,.o,.ar. t. lava :,
i-s ,r;,. e,;,,., -, ,ho. =, s.- 49,. e~
nriras ot r-bo,. substitutes or5 ho~
fo,. ~a~rr,ors ~ ,roa,,,o .,o sooiso
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-02-23
Billy Bunny and His Friends

spring. Seems to me the earth gets
more beautiful every year" And then
he stopped the Luckymobile and got out
and pick q dandelion and stuck 1t in
his buttonhole.
Makes me feel young to wear .
flower" said the old gentleman rabbit.
and then he began to sing:
Oh. in the spring love to sing,
And love to hop and dance.
I love to look in tho Babbling Brook,
And to wear my Sunday pants!"
And just then Old Mother Maybe
flew by. and when she herd the last
words OF Uncle Lucky's song she stop.
ped and said: .
TN surprised at you Mr.. Lucky
Lefthindfoot. In these cruel war times
You should be more saving of your
clothes" and she shrugged her shoul-
ders and frightened her bonnet strings
and looked Indignantly at the old gen.
tlenan rabbit.
ooh, that was only q song" said
Uncle Lucky. But don't blame peo-
pie for calling you Old Mother Mis-
chief and then Uncle Lucky gave the
horn such q squeeze that the sound
frightened that old mischievious mag
pie almost 10 death. and she flew away
to the Friendly Forest to tell Mrs.
Oriols what an extravagant rabbit Mr..
Lucky Lefthindfoot WAS. And In the
next story II Secretary Baker makes
me loaf Of War Bread in time for
breakfast. I'll tell you more about Billy
Bunny and Uncle Lucky.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-02-23
Masonic Meetings
Visitors Always Welcome.

- VOltoS0 Always "o'SShe'
MARSHALL LODGE No. 1os.-spe-
cial communication Friday evening
Feb. "a, at 1880 o'clock. Work in third
degree. B. E. English, W. NJ; J. W.
Wells. secretary.
OaoNET CHAPTER. Ma. SO, r, A. N.
Special convocation Monday evening
Feb. Is. at 1880 o'clock. Mark Masters
degree Ira A. Davenport, II. z; John
W. Wells, secretary
STATED ASSEMBLY. King Solo
mon Council No. 20. r. & S. NJ, Mon
day. March 70, 1918, 1880 p. m. Regular
business. l. T. Forbes, recorder: George
Gregory I. NJ.
SPECIAL coNcLAVE, St. Aldemar
Feb. IS, 1918. 1880 p. m. For work:
Order Of the Temple. I. T. Forbes.
recorder; John E. Frederick, COM
nander
CENTRAL CHAPTER. No. 81, o. E.
S.-Regular meeting for business We'd
1esday evening, March 3 at 100
o'clock Mrs. Archer Walton, secre-
,ary; Mrs. Cora Wiley. ". NJ
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-02-23
Topics OF the Times

When the men march away Tuesday
six months hence into F'rance-and
then go home and sneak on the food
rules If you can.
The director Of the seed corn census
reports that the situation Is bad and
that little Of the 1917 corn il fertile.
However, the fertility Of seed sowed
on the individual farm is a matter for
test on that farm. Don't fail to test
it and test every ear.
The British have captured Jericho.
The difference in time is the difference
between a rams horn at close quar-
tiers and a point rifle firing high
explosives.
}Meatless days saved 14o,o00,ooO
pounds OF beef in four months. Class
in A arithmetic please figure out how
many trainloads Of fat steers went to
the boys in France thru patriotic OBJ
servance Of those days. 1t should have
its effect on food slackers.
The pactfsts Of Russia found nc
peace but war and dishonor, no free
dom but svery prospect Of slavery. II
Russia is to be rescued from enslave.
ment 1t must be by the hand of the
allies she betrayed.
Those who. in this country, rave
against the war and the government
circulate hnlahevtGi literature and sup.
port or compromise with the I. w. W
are half traitor and half fool
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-02-23
DEMOCRATIC cAMoUFLAGE.

/ alSiiSo
Pushing John T. Adams OF Iowa, for
the craftsmanship Of the republican
national committee, with his record of
kaiser Endorsement. has resulted in
turning the party machinery over to
the men who deserted the party and
left It on the rocks in 1912. The
standpatters, or "old guard" so strong
in the convention OF 1912 and strong
enough since TO control the party or
ganization, now must give way for II
was the redoubtahle George W. Perkins
Of Bull Moose fame, the man who was
back OF the Roosevelt movement IN
order to make the country safe for his
children TO live in. who guide the ship
owes allegiance to Perkins and conse-
quently to Roosevelt.
The st. Louis meeting was the be-
ginning OF the campaign for the re-
publican nomination for president In
1920. Mr.. Roosevelt planned TO be
there in person but was stricken by
illness. But Perkins was there and
Perkins made sood-and wherever Per-
kins Is Roosevelt may be found in
spirit.
1t was the control Of the party ma
chinery that prevented organization OF
the national convention which would
have meant Roosevelts nomination IN
1912: II was control OF the party ma
ch!nery that prevented his nomination
in 1916 VIII control Of the party ma
chinery make his nomination probable
in 1920? Barring things now unfor-
seen. shrewd politicians Will agree that
organization OF the national conven-
ton would be thing decidedly in his
favor.
Naturally, the "old guard" VIII not
take kindly to control Of the party ma
chinery by the men who wrecked the
party IN 1912. But what are they go
ing to do about II? Perkins Is SUI
premely hated by the "old guard They
would like to wipe him off the political
sea without lev!ng q trace. They have
torpedoed him several times but he
always comes up with q piano on his
back, as the Teller says" playing
Home, Sweet Home"
1t is now the odd guards chance to
sulk Roosevelt and his progressives
made Wilson's election sure in 1912.
Just as the gold democrats made Nc
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-02-23
A MAN AND A PATRIOT.

DO YOU remember when you stodleo
in school mayhap forty years ago OF
Washingtono Do you remember that
he was then FIRST in the hearts OF his
countrymen" and how as a child you
thrilled at the marvel and wonder OF
the man? How we as children ana
later as youths looked back across
century and saw Washington loom
like a giant landmark, the signal tow
ers of American history? For we saw
him as something superhuman in those
school days and looking back to that
time can understand why the ancients
believed such men were demigods.
And yet Washington was a mere
man of the common mould, possessed
in an uncommon degree OF the conf
mercial instinct and a thrifty farmer
but a patriot. OF excellent Judgment
and poise, coura geous and calm in
emergency, his type so far was not
uncommon then and is not uncommon
now. The one element that made
Washington a monument whence lib
erty and faith are to be measured was
patriotism. Not mere mouth patri-
ottsm but that elemental and funda-
when the integrity of his country and
Of human rights is threatened and as
sailed. that counts personal sacrifice
but plain duty. that pledges life. for
tune and sacred honor to the defense
OF his country and the liberties OF
mankind.
It is not in battle that Washington
is greatest but in the rea diness with
which he pledged property and future
and life itself to the struggle Of the
colonies. He is greatest in the un-
finchng adherence he gave TO the
cause thru good and evil report, thru
difficulties and under failure and in
success. And the strength that up
held him and his people and that built
q new republic to lead the world to-
ward a wider human liberty was
simple patriotism. II was the spark
that lit the fame and the fuel that
doubtful war; the Same simple patri-
otism that today keeps wheatless
days and meatlerss days religously,
that willingly devotes those who pos
sess it 70 the service of their country
at home as in the field.
1t is not far cry TO Washington
and the revolution. Patriotism is ele-
mental. 1t does not change with the
years or shift with the winds. The
common duty stands facing every
as it stood and beckoned to
10 offer and to grant
service, true, unselhsh service to the
flag.
II Washington lived today he would
not be attempting % evade military
service: he would be buying liberty
and thrift bonds; keeping wheatless
and meatless days at his table; he
would be serving wherever he might
be and in whatever capacity he should
be called on TO serve. Washington
was square with his country. He
would be square now. He would pay
his debt as he paid his debt 10 human
ity then.
Washington was a man, Just a man
as men are today. But Washington
was a patriot
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-02-23
LET us INVESTIGATE DRIVER.
rCedar Rapids Gazette.1

Rev. Dr. John Merritte Driver, who
was condemned by educators in Cedar
Rapids and by the Gazette as pro-
German, emits wall in the columns
Of the Chicago Tribune in which he
tearfully says that he would rather be
dead than be regarded as pro any
thing but American. He states in his
Chicago communication that his faith
er was killed at Shiloh, and that his
only son was killed at the battle of
Luzon, Philippines.
Unless several people in his Cedar
Rapids audience misunderstood Driv-
err he said his son was killed at Lou
vain and that he had gone to Europe
to bring home the body. His father
may have been killed at Shiloh, but
Cedar Rapids people would be better
satisfied with the proof.
In his lecture here ne stated that
there was not one drop of English.
Scotch, Irish. Welsh, German: French
or other blood of western European
race in his veins and allowed each au-
ditor one guess as to his racial eXtrac-
ton. He stated also that he was ear
lier in life a 'Virginian by adoption"
and created the impression that he
came direct from Europe to Virginia.
II he was a Virgin!an, which uniform
did his father wear?
If he IS an Italian, as the impression
exists, how did he come by the occu-
pational family name OF Driver"
typical OF England, and whence the
John Merritte," also English in form?
Again. II this Driver family has been
in the United StatO SO long as the
doctor claims, is not Jewish, and has
no adm!xture OF western European
bloods II Is an example Of careful in
breeding The idea grows that DR..
Driver IS imaginative.
He says that the report Of his lecture
sent out from Cedar Rapids had cost
him the cancellation OF five speaking
dates when he wrote to the Tribune.
For that there Is no shadow OF sorrow
here. His stories should be investi-
gated. He can help by naming the
commands to which his father and his
son were attached.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-02-23
PRICE FIXING.
Iouncil Bluffs Nonpareil.l

lOuncil BlufIS Nonpareli.J
A federal grand jury sits here. If
the Council Bluffs Retail Grocers' and
Butchers association is trust why
doesn't somebody have ii indicted? If
its acts are illegal, the man who knows
II and doesn't report it is as criminal
as the men he protects" Thus said
a prominent member Of the association
on Friday last. We challenge inves-
tigation," he continued. Our books
are in the hands OF the secretary,
every record since our reorganization
in 1912. They may be inspected by
anyone who seeks the privilege. Our
meetings are open. Anybody can at
tend that wants to. If there Is any
thing rotten going on, let the man who
thinks so come and get the proof. We
will help him"
With somewhat less vehemence. the
words OF this member were confirmed
by others. Price setting is absolute
lv never mentioned in the sessions of
the association" said one. The mem
hers won't stand for it. One or two
tried !. in the beginning. but It would
have disrupted the society," Good
Lord" cried another does anybody
think we want to lay ourselves liable
TO federal prosecution and the peni-
Tertiary for a piffling little margin of
profit in retail grocery store? Meat
packers can do that. They de1 in mill
lions and maybe It is worth the risk
but We couldn't all together grab
enough 10 pay one mans fine" "Prac-
tically all the dealers in Council Bluffs
belong" was the testimony OF n third.
The most conservative and the most
radical. II there was any price fixing
we could not belong at all for we are
notorious price cutters"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-02-23
OUR BATTERED FLAGS.
SIOUX CltN JoNrnaI.I
y tear hsr tattcroG ensign down

Az, tear her tattcred ensign down.
Long has Il waved on high.
II vas John A. Dix who said, III
anyone attempts to haul down the
American has shoot him on the spot.
but there are American flags. or rem
nants OF what once were American
flags. flying from Sioux City fagstaffs
which ought to be hauled down at
once. There are times when 1t Is to
the interest OF patriotism to haul down
the American flag. One Of those times
IS when the flag. after long exposure
to the elements, torn by the wind to
mere shred, discolored by coal smoke
faded by rain and sun, has become
mere rag, a pathetic reminder OF the
glorious banner which Is the emblem OF
our country It is singular how careless
OF the properties civilians become IN
their treatment Of the flag. Some OF
these faded remnants Of the stars ana
stripes which fiutter pathetically from
Sioux City fagstaffs have been IN
their places for months, day and night
in all kinds of weather. No one has
had enough regard for them as faSs,
not enough reverence for them, TO
bring them in during stormy weather,
or at night, or TO haul. them down
when they became unfit for further
use and give them reverent tnternent
How careless we are in some OF these
little n,ceties OF patriotism. The 10y
atty which inspires the display OF the
flag we all recognize and appreciate
bit what shall we say OF the needless
ness, the thoughtlessness. which per-
rnits the abuse OF the flag thru IN
dolence or neglect! What inspiration
there is in the respectful. reverent de-
neanor Of the soldier and the sailor
towards the flag. Why should not civil
ians cultivate that spirit Of respect
and revernce? Ay. let US tear down
some Of these tattered ensigns which
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-02-23
RIPPING RHYMES
BY Walt Mason.
THE HUSH ANDMAN.

and and bombs shells While aie
wheat And pretty the cash ron swell store I'll get two
price for wheat will give 10 pens and can't be beat
lands salvation without them would e They guard sacred ban
bringing
their wheat It's pleasant be
should
a
selling thste and chan
the
bunions
threatened shore!"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-02-23

Kinles election sure In 1875, For 20
years the democratic party was divided
against itself. How long 10 the re-
publican party to be divided? VIII the
"old guard stand for Roosevelt for the
nomination in 1920? II nominated, will
they stand for his election, or win they
knife him at the \polls as democrat
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-02-23

The Fort Dodge Messenger says, I'VE
do not hesitate to urge our readers who
may be approached this spring by the
''s16 scouts to satisfy themselves be-
yond a doubt that the Nonpartisan
league is a needed thing in prosper
Gus Iowa, or let it severely alone"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-02-23
rIMEsREPuBLIcAN IOWA. FEBRUARY - 1913

long have waved ON high. and which
indict our sense Of the fitness of things
Better bare stair than bedraggled
banner. How are we to teach or COM
pei respect for the flag II we do not
respect II ourselves2
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-02-23

knitted Democrat for 20 many years
and a. Roosevelt knitted Taftf
All that can be said about the matter
now Is that Roosevelt and Perkins have
won the first skirmish. They are n
control OF tho national committee. They
have q good chance to organize the
national convention in 1920.