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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-02-15
TEACHERS DENovNcE DRIVER
Patriotic Mass Meeting Held to coun
teract Effect Of Address.

V&NpVStC "Sbt meeStn0 notG 70 SSoun-
tsraet Effect Of Address.
Cedar Rapids. Feb. 15.-The Rev. DR..
John NJ. Driver. pastor of the Peoples
church.of Chicago who created an up
roar at the convention OF the Linn
county teachers institute yesterday by
hta address relating, the virtues OF the
kaiser and the German people, was
soundly denounced at a patriotic mass
meeting OF the teachers here today.
Led by Miss Lulu b. Sequrist. coun-
~ superintendent OF schools. several
teachers spoke on the loyalty Of teach
cry OF this county and scored the min
lster.
.Ccdar Rapids is no place for Bill
Thompson's German propanda." Miss
SeQurist said. 1--WE were imposed on
Yesterday by a Chicago speaker who
apparently belongs to the same German
club as Mayor Thompson. This is our
opportunity to convince the public that
We do not harbor any love for the
enemy as DR.. Driver told us we
should"
Other speakers were equally as Sc
we're on pr. Driver. A Red Cross
movement, not on the program. was
launched and the sale OF thrift stamps
WAS endorsed.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-02-15
Will APPEAL 70 GERMANS.

Rev. J. G. orh 20 Urge Patriotism
Among Gsrmans in Iowa.
Des MoineS Feb. 15.-Rev.. ]. C. Orth,
triouc Association, recently organized
here, has resigned his l,astorate at
Guthrie Center and will devote his
time to the activities Of the association.
1t was said today that Rev. Mr. Orth,
who is of German parentage. VIII visit
German communities and talk. IN the
German tongue in an effort to intei,.
sfy 1alr:otism among Germans.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-02-15
Roosevelf, trs ,vsrx R.pid.

New York. Fes Colonel Roose-
welt has so far n cred from his re-
cent operations abscesses that he
will be able to le4v4fth hospital for a
hotel within two weeks.
Colonel RooseSelt was able today to
read some books and newspapers, It
was learned Al the hospital
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-02-15
Imports Also TO be Regu-
lated to Prevent Shipment
of Non Essentials.
ACTION DESIGNED
TO RELEASE SHIPS
Entire Commerce Of Amsriea With
Foreign Nations to Pass Under
License System saturday-M;,itary
and Tonnage System Make Mecca
sary Thorough Control Of Foreign
Trade.

S1A1Ruon To-Day PRESIDENT Wilson plac-
ed all exports to all countries under H.
ccnse by tho war trade board after to-
morrow.
The proclamation also applies the IL
cense system to al imports and placed
the entire foreign commerce system OF
the country under the license system.
This step II taken 70 release ships.
, A statement was issued by the war
trade board In part a follows:
The president has today issued two
proclamations which win become eff
fective tomorrow. The purpose and ef-
feet Of these presentations il to sub
1ect to control BY license tho entiHs
foreign commerce. Of the United States
and from and after Feb. 1e, 1913, no
commodities can be exported from this
country or Imported into this country
except under license
The military situation ana the ton
mage situation have made apparent the
necessity Of instituting = complete and
MISUNDERSTANDING control OF all our ca
ports and imports"
inquiry Awaits osssery's Return.
Confederation OF plans for q depart
ment Of justice investigation of the
American International corporations .
construetion of gAe govsrnmenss big
fabricating steel ship yard 1t Hosx
Island. Pa. ordered by President will
son. today awaited word from Attorney
General Gregory, who 10 away attend-
ing the funeral Of his mother
The president requested the attorney
general to make an investigation with
. view to criminal prosecution. IL the
facts develop that there has been mere
than reckless expenditure Of govern
ment money.
At the same time the president ASH
ed for an investigation. Chairman Hur-
ley Of the chipping board, who advo-
Gated the move, indicated that the cor
poration's contracts for building the
yard and ships amounting to millions,
might be cancelled. This was taken to
mean that the government might take
over the yard. complete It's construc-
ton and build the ships itself. This
has been urged by the commerce COM
mittee OF the senate.
The 'ship building board. it was
learned. probably viii take over four or
five yards working on government con-
tracts in which progress mas been par
ticularly slow.
Respond to Nation's Call.
More than half Of the great number
of ship yard workers needed to carry
out the merchant marine program have
been secured in the Rrst half OF the
first week of the nation wide enroll-
ment campaign. This is shown by in
complete returns to William E. Ha,i.
director OF the reserve. Mr.. Hall point
ed out that to get suitable men is more
important than speed IN filling the
quota.
H. J. Metcalf, chairman Of the Iowa
state council OF national defense heads
the public service reserve campaign In
Iowa.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-02-15
FIND GLASS IN CRACKERS.

Soda Biscuits Purchased by clarinda
Hotel "Doetored."
Des Moines. Feb. 15.--William Grif-
dn. chief Of the state secret service.
announced today that . OK Of soda
crackers purchased by hotel in Clar-
india had been found to contain par
ticles Of glass. The state authorities
say the glass must have been mixed
into the dough from which the crackers
were made, as it was evident that the
glass was baked in"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-02-15
Iowa Supreme Court Decisions.

Iowa SuPromo Court O0cisiono.<
Special TO Times
Des Moines. Feb. 16. = Supreme court
today ruled today IL the following
cases:
Kate Conkling VS.. Knights and La
dies Of Security. appellant, Polk county.
affirmed.
w. D. Bidwell ct al. appellants. VI.
w. E. Mccuen ct al. Jasper county.
affirmed.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-02-15

A United States soternment engi-
neer has patented and dedicated to the
public. easily transported apparatus
for mine rescue work in cases where
the regular hosting apparatus has
been damaged.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-02-15

Des Moines. Feb. ia. NJ. Deyoe.
state superintendent OF public instruc-
tion.. scored DR.. Drivers address upon
his return today from Cedar. Rapids
where he attended the meeting.
The address was entirely too con-
ciliatory and intended too much to
excuse those responsible for the war"
the superintendent said. II kept ask
ing myself whether or not he was
spreading German propaganda"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-02-15
OUT OF THE TRENCHES.
Professional Actors to Entertain Amer
ican Soldiera on leave

iean Soldiers on Leave.
Paris, Feb. 15,-The first contingent
OF American soldiers on leave after
duty in the trenches in the American
sector is to arrive late this afternoon
at one OF the new rest camps which
have been prepared for tha American
troops In tho mountains of Savoy. in
southwestern France.
The men will have ample and com.
Portable hotel Accommodations. Enter
tainment will be provided by profee-
sional actors. including e. H. Sothern.
Winthrop Ames and Miss Loie Fuller,
who viii meet the soldiers today at
AK les Bains, Other cont;ngents will
follow. The next is due 10 arrive ON
Wednesday OF next week.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-02-15
srATE REs1s IN MOON cAsE-


diet Fer Defendant.
Special to TimeeJRepuhltcsn.
Waterloo Feb 15.-The state rested
in the case Of Anna Lsongshore-1Goon
at noon FRIDAY. Attorneys tor the de-
fendant presented a motion that the
court direct verdict in favor Of de-
fendant, alleging the testimony pre-
sented by, the states Witness. was
not admissible because Il Wa not
shown that Minnie Ballard had made.
the statements duplicating the -WoOa1
doctor IN q dying declaration.
The motion for q directed verdict
Was overruled by Judge C. ". Aullan
at the noon hour. A motion to exclude
testimony OF certain states witnesses
also was overruled Defense will start
II side Of the case. this afternoon
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-02-15
Respond to Natien's Call.
DEMANDS SHIP STRIKE END.
Chairman Hurley Asserts Fathers Will
Not Let Sons Be Jsopardixed.

Washington, Feb. 15.-An urgent call
to striking carpenters and toiners in
eastern shipyards to return to work
was issued last night by Chairman
Hurley Of the shipping board. who sent
a telegram to union heads declaring
mothers and fathers giving their sons
to battle will not long permit continued
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-02-15

cordance with the peace agreement
reached at the time the Federal leagu>
withdrew from the baseball field. 1t
Was announced the papers would be
signed tomorrow.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-02-15
1r;t;.h Gain inp.Ies.;n.

oritish Gain inPaIsstins.
London. Feb. 15.--The British forces
In Palestine yesterday made an adj
vance of two miles on . front Of six
miles northeast OF Jerusalem. the war
once announces.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-02-15
ea.eb.Il controversv settlea.

- 0Nvo0aW V0utT0VeTty 0OSSI00.
New York. Feb. 15.-Arrangement for
a settlement Of the controversy be-
tween the major baseball leagues. and
the defunct Federal league were COM
pleted here today. They are in &C.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-02-15

tanning his majority, but who did Nc.
take his seat, will do SO next Tuesday,
according 10 the Times. The prince
was % years old in January.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-02-15
ScHOO Oh BOY KILLED
BY,FALLING CORNICE

s'sssJs sSOUSNTUSSsOU OOtIOVO0 70 rave
Caused Fatal Injuries 70 Harlan Lad
-cemsnt Aieek Over Entranes FaiIs,
Crushing leonard Merritt, Aged Il.
Special to Ttmes-Republican.
Harlan, Feb. Is. - Leonard Merritt.
aged u. son Of Mr. and Mrs. Walter
Merritt. died last night from injuries
sustained when heavy cement section
OF cornice from the school house be-
came loosened. fell and crushed the lad
Just as he was entering the school. The
cornice fell from directly over the main
entrance and charges Of faulty il not
near criminal building construction are
heard. It Is said the cornice was placed
upon slender foundation of brick and
was not bound to the building, The
building 10 a new one. The boys right
leg was almost severed from his body
and internal injuries caused his death.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-02-15
AirpIans. Sink submarine.

Paris. Feb. 15.-An encounter be-
tween two French hydro -airplanes and
q German submarine In the English
channel recentlv probably resulted IN
the sinking VI the U-boat after 1t h%A
been bombed by the planes. according
to an offlcial French announcement.
The aeroplanes were on patrol duty
over the channel when they discovered
the submarine on the surface. They
attacked. This submarine plunged hut
did not disappear Until the avia:ors
had dropped several bombs m or
near the per,scopa. =
One mac 1i1c returned to It's post for
more bombs and the otaer remaine6
IN watch. tt. submarine sJ,r came
up. showing heavy list. 1t rose twice
thereafter but its instability increased
and suddenly the observe. saw the
submarine sink.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-02-15
NEWS OF THE DAY
T.-R. BULLETIN
The Weather.

The Weather.
Sun rises Feb. Is at 6.57, .sNs at 5:32.
1owa-Paruy cloudy tonigh, and
saturday; somewhat colder tonight.
continued cold Saturday and SUNDAY
range OF temperature at Marshall
town: Thursday. IS and II; wednes-
oaJ o2 and. 80 Feb. IL, 1917, 35 and g..
AZ ! this morning. IL yesterday, SO.
Precipitation .o7 OF an inch.
PAGE ONE.
ts'egraphie News:
Germans to Renew War IN Rus.
slams.
May March Against Petrograd.
Allied Raids Keep Teutons Busy.
All Exports Put Under License.
vernon Castle Killed by FAN With
Plane.
PAGES TWO AND THREE.
Iowa News:
state Aid for Lincoln Highway. ;
wednesday to be Wholly Wheat :
Early Closing to End Next Nc
three Aspire to State Treas, : ,.
Review of Sports.
PAGE FOUR.
war News and Comment:
Death Sentence for Boios Pasha.
America Eating Too Much Food.
PAGE FIVE.
Storys
The Ranch at the wolverine.
PAGE olx.
Editorial:
John ]. Adams Troubles.
How "C1um. Koontx Found Farm
Help. ].
A Chance For strong Young Women
Topics and Iowa Opinion.
PAGES SEVEN, eloetT, NINE, TEN,
ELEvEN.
City News:
Board Completes Examinations.
Has A1s Men Rsady to Be Called.
Time Extended For Income Tax Re-
ports.
New Physical Director For "Y."
Ell Packer Severely Injured
General and Brief City News.
PAGE TWELVE.
Markets and General:
Demand Exceeds Corn Receipts.
Commission Houses Buy Oats.
iiog Prices Ascead
Cattle Steady. u.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-02-15
Big Guns of Both French
and Americans Also Act.
i've on West Front.
CONCENTRATION OF
GERMANS DISPERSED
German Lines Penetrated at Several,
Points-ArtiIlsry Activity on italian
Frsnt Inersasins-Frsneh Hydro
Asropianss Attack and Sink Enemy
Submarine in English Channel
Aviators Drop Bombs on u.boat.

On the wsstsrn front Canadian
tresPs again have been sueessssul
IN . raid into the German line.
The latest ineurs;on was m.d.
north 81 Ions and few prisoners
and two machine guns wsrs cap.
'tursd.
The Frsneh continue their raids
north and northwest o. Rheims and
have taken prisoners. !.
In the region Of Butte du Mssnil
American and Frsneh artilisrymsn
are engaging the Germans in vie.
lent exchanges. South Of Ia Der
ssteise Frsneh batteries dispee,sd
q strong esnesntratien Of German
troops.
On the Italian 'front.' especially
bstswssn Lake Gards and the P;ave
the artillery activity hes ioersassd
but the INFANTRY operations have
eesn osnNnsd % snsail raids.
Adoption q the reply Of The Id.
drsss from che throne by the house
Of commons puts an end 70 at
tacsks on the Lloyd George sovsrn.
ment. The house passed The reply
without oeposition after al hostile
amendments had been withdrawn
Or defeated.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-02-15
EXPIATE CRIMES
ON SCAFFOLD

Edward Whssds, Participant In Pay
Roll Robbery, and Henry Lindrum,
Siayse Of Patrslman. Hanged at Jet.
ist Psnitsntiasy.
Chicago. Feb 15.-Edward (Ammu-
nittcnJ Whsede. slayer of two persons
at the Winslcw brothers oay roll rob-
berry last summer. ana Henry Lindrum.
slayer Of Patrolnaan Tiernan, were
hanged from the same scaffold today
at Joliet The men spent their last
hours In WILDLY contrasting ways.
Wheede read tbs bible and prayed ana
declined breakfast after sloepless
night. Lindrtxm snored Justify Tor six
hours, played cards with his guaSuj
and for br1A0ast ordered steak, pleI
fruit, French friend potatoes and coffee
Death IN both cases was BY stxAnsn-
lation. each dying In seven minutas.
Wheede's last words were II beg par.
don for my SINS. God bless ycn al,
Lindr7lm said. Il am innocent" Later
as the moose Was being adjusted no en-.
Joined the hAaKmaIl 10 mako /; tighl:
fix It right." Only witnesseG required
by Law were present ~
lesdsn Grants Carter Rspeisvs.
Rock island, Feb. 15.-All prepaEa-
tions for the hanging Of viii Carter. q
negro. to take place in the local jail
yard ut . o'clock this morning, had
been perfected when q. telegram came
to the sher1n announcing that Cover
nor Lowden had granted reprievs un-
til March Is.
Carter claims that the bullet which
killed Peter Jelvess, I'm . local roomins
house, was fired from . revolver In the
hands OF julius Welland. his compan.
ion in prowling expedition. Local
people opposed to capital punishment
are raising funds to hire . lawyer foz
the negro
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-02-15
EIGHT "sus" cHAsERs SUNK.

British Vessels Reported Destroyed ey
German Wsrships.
London. Feb. 15.-Eight British craft
which were hunting submarines have
been sunk by enemy destroyers, It Is
announced
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-02-15
German Lines Penetrated.

Paris. Feb, 15.-French troops last
night penetrated the German lines
northeast OF courcey on the Aisne front
and returned with a number Of pris-
oners. the French war office announced
today.
lively artillery duel was maintain
ed IN the Champagne, notably in the
sector Of Butte du Mesnil. where AM
erican gunners are stationed.
The night was marked by violent
bombardments on the right bank OF tina
river Meuse and In the Woevre dis
trict. In upper Alsace the French re-
pulsed German raid on the district
south OF Seppois.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-02-15

London. Feb. 15.-Followins 10 today.s
official communication:
The enemy's artillery showed con J
siderable activity early in the night
|aEainst ouF front line in the Queant
sector. Apart from patrol encounters
N the neighborhood Of Lens in which
We secured prisoners there is nothing
.further to report on our front.
Yesterday morning q raid ,by a
German party on Belgian line was
repulsed.''
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-02-15

Prince Of Wales TO Enter House Of
Lords.
London, Feb. 15:-The Prince OF
Wales, who automatically became q
member of the hoise Of lords on at.
Newport daily independent., 1918-04-20

Marvin McNeese, on his return to Camp Beauregard, after his visit home, went by Brinkley to spend a day or two with relatives before re- turning to the training camp.
 For Sale-one-horse International Hay Press, practically new. See L. D. Daurherty. 10d6t 57w1t
 Harry McCollum and Mrs. J. w. McCollum, of Clarendon, brother and mother of Harvey E. L. McCollum, arrived today to attend the funeral of Mrs. McCollum this afternoon.
 Kauga garden hose guaranteed for 2 years, only 17kc foot--Bowen's Cash Store. 291d1mo Prof. and Mrs. w. A. Isgrig, of Newark, accompanied big delega- ton of pupils from their school to the contest meeting here Friday. They returned today on the local. Ice Cream Freezers in all sizes. Get the best.- Hayden-Holloway r,,r,;tura Comnany. 312dtf The Red Cross rooms need tele- phone. The local manager has no instruments to offer. If any one has an instrument not in use the loan will be appreciated.
 Water coolers that keep the water cool. All sizes.-- Hayden Holloway E,rniture Go. 312dtf
 MT. and Mrs. A. B. Twyman were here from Newark last night, going to St. Louis.
 Get a Herrick, the best refrigerator made. Proven by test.-Hayden-Hol- lowav Furniture Go. 312dtf Garland E. Land, candidate for county superintendent, was a New port visitor today, mingling with the people on our streets. Cabbage Plants-Pondarosa toma- to plants.-M. w. Burkett. 313d10
 E. c. Blandford and daughter, Sa- rah Alice, of Batesville, are here for the day, attending the school meet.
 For Sale-Canary birds, single or ir. pairs.-Mrs. Estelle Claridge. 11d6
 Mrs. T. E. McLain, of Bradford, IS here for few days visiting Mrs. C. A. Coltharp.
 Carl Bellingrath will go to Little Rock this afternoon to spend Sum- day at home.
 Minor O'Neal was up from Angus ta today on usiness.
 Mrs Elizabeth Tucker was here today on her return to 1ngleside from Hot Springs. She reports John Keel, who is there, to be very ill. His family is with him.
 Mrs. w. B. Hays and Mrs. Charles P. Randy will leave on No. for Conway, where they will attend the woman's conference of North Arkan- sas. Mrs. Hays is secretary of the Batesville district and Mrs. Randy is on the musical program. Mrs. Barnett and two daughters, of Cotton Plant, are guests of Mrs. s Heinemann during the school con- test. Mrs. Barnett returned home this afternoon.
 An informal dancing party was given at the Elks club last night af- 1 ter the exercises of the school contest were over. Besides the home girls and boys moro than a hundred visi- tors among the student body were | .s.~.k . c r,,,ac<c of hopor nun1- Der of the sailor boys, composing Sousa's Marine Band, were also pres ent and were an added interest to the .levening's pleasure. The chaperones
 were MT. and Mrs. George H. Banks, Mrs. Herschei Cast and Rev. Lyman
 Wheaton.
 II A party of Swifton people were
Newport daily independent., 1918-04-20

Mrs. Walker Smith, of Walnut Ridge, is spending the day in our city. the guest of Mrs. I. D. Price, and attending the school contest.
 Whippoorwill Peas, millet and sor- lghum seed.-Bowen's Cash Store. 296b1mo.
 Mrs. S. A. Salman, of Judsonia, re- turned home yesterday, after short visit to Mrs. c. w. Hedges and other Newport friends.
 Drayage of all kinds handled promptly. Phone No. 10. Ches- fer Robinson. 13-dtf.
 The Red Cross has for sale enamel Red Cross buttons at 25 cents each; solid gold enamel buttons $1.50 each. They may be had upon application at the work room. If you are member and have lost your button, or want a little better looking one than the eel luloid, why not buy one of these!
Newport daily independent., 1918-04-20
HERE AND THERE

.Tudsonia strawberries at Bowen's Cash Store. alUdot.
 Rev. B. L. Milford is hero from Batesville and will spend Sunday here.
 Your shades will be hung right II bought at Hayden Holloway Furnl- tIre Company. zd0o1 Harry Pettet, of Joplin, Missouri, arrived today, called by the death of his sister, Mrs. McCollum.
 Knox mends shoes cheap. III Walnut street., ot1.
Newport daily independent., 1918-04-20
WEATHER FORECAST

Tonight probably fair, probably frost. Sunday generally fair.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-04
FOND" PROGRAMME
 HELD BY THE XENS
Included a Vote to Invest In a Liberty
 Bond.

An enthusiastic "Bond" meeting was held by the Xens Society, Friday even ing with over thirty members present.
 The meeting was called to order by the President, Miss Ward.
 The regular reports were read and approved
 Mrs. Earl Christman, chairman of the entertainment committee, reported upon the rummage sale held recently by the society, when eighteen dollars was realized.
 The subject of buying a Liberty Bond was discussed, resulting in an unanimous vote to buy a bond Six names for membership were voted upon, and four new names were proposed.
 After adjournment a Bond" pro- gramme, heartily given was arranged by Mrs. Earl Christman. chairman Mrs. c. o. Christman, and MT. and Mrs. John o. Peckham.
 The programme opened with the salute to the flag, led by Uncle Sam and Miss Columbia impersonated by John B. Oat and Mrs. Robert W. Otis Song-America Bond song, the verses read by Mrs. Robert Otis, all joining in singing the chorus.
 Reading-''The Brave Soldier Boys Mrs. Avery Park. Song-''Uncle ! Sammy" Mrs. John Parsons, Mrs Herbert Wiley and Stephen E. Peck ham with chorus. Liberty Bond Donts." Song-"Over There, Mrs. John Parsons, Mrs. Herbert Will ley and Stephen c. Peckham, witt chorus by the society. Reading-"Buy a Bond" Mrs. John o. Peckham Reading-"Buy a Liberty Bond" Mrs John J. Parsons. Song-"Keep tht l Home Fires Burning" Mrs. John Par sons Mrs. Herbert Wiley and Stepher E. .Peckham. with chorus singing Reading-Take the Loan poem writ 1 ten by Edward Everett Hale in 1861 read by Mrs. William Gilchrist; Sons Star Spangled Banner. Mrs. c. o | Christman accompanist for the musica numbers of the programme and tn, committee scored a success in tn, | evening of enjoyment.