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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-11-18
People Greet Arrival of
French Troops With
Cheers Of Joy.
LAUGH, SHOUT AND
WEEP IN TURN
Fly lmpeovissd Frswoh Flags Msde
From Pape--Soldisrs Wildly orsstsd
Upon Their Arrival in MulhauseN--
Forty. Seven Years Of German NVse
in Former French Provinces eW6e
With Arrival Of American rrespo.
TBy the Associated Press.l

With the French Army In Lorraine.
NV. 17.-French troops entered Loe,
raine today and were acclaimed ~ the
populations OF villages and towns. -
sembied 10 meet them
The honor Of leading the advance. .fel1
to the Moroccan division. includipk tho
famous Foreign Legion. The soldiers
OF the legion wore their decorations
the highest accorded to any unit In the
French emy during the war.
Soon after dawn the boys Of L0r-
raine. who had unearthed bicycle tires
that had remained hidden from the
Germans dpring the many long months.
rode out to meet the column marching
thru Chateau Saiians. The French tri-
color could he seen In tho early morn
ing light flying from the frst houses OF
the town. altho the last OF the Germans
had not yet left.
Greeted by Shouts Of Joy.
The streets were crowded when the
troops came into sight, and when the
column appeared. headed by General
Dogau. it was received with shouts Or 4
JOY. Old men. women and chndrep
rushed out with improvised paper
flags, laughing and shouting anA
weeping in turn.
The first automobiles coutalataR
French officers. were taken by storm
and loaded to overlooking with boys
and girls dressed in their sunday
clothes. cheering for France and sing
ing the "Marseiilaise. while wheezy
monographs, the only music the town
afforded. executed the national anthem,
from records that had escaped the eyes
of the Germans. @
Afther forty seven years of German
rule the town appeared even more in-
tensely patriotic than French towns
that never have known other than
French rule.
General pogan's entry was preceded
by the formal surrender of the town by
four German officers. who had re-
manned to turn over the official admin
istration. With grave dignity the Ger
mans marched OUT of the town to meet
the advancing column. while the In
hahitants looked on silently.
As the Nnuaves band marched down
the main street playing the .Marscil
!a!cs" tho Inhabitants pressed forward
singing the anthem.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-11-18
REVENUE BILL To
AWAIT NEW SENATE
Because Of Delay In Committee. Mea-
sure Can Not Be Reported Before
New Session Of Congress convenins
Dec. q

Washington, Nov. 1s.-The war
revenue bill. the senate finance com
mittee agreed today, can not be. re-
ported to the senate before the new
congress opens Dec. 2. Because OF
certain delay in. committee, DUE to
Secretary McAdoo's proposal for down
ward revision, to make the total levy
$s, ,oO0, ,o00. 900 for 1919 and $4,000, ,0oo,-
900 for 1920. it was the concensus of
opinion that the present session OF
congress might well be adjourned at
once.
Plans to adjourn the present session
OF congress size Gle Thursday were
made today BY democratic leaders Of
senate and house after the senate
finance committee announced that it
will be impossible TO submit the war
revenue bill before the new regular
session of congress opens Dec. 2.
The republican leaders planned to
make a poll of their membership.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-11-18
Aort is Embarraasaed.

Marine. Holland Nov. lS-Count
Charles Won Behtinck son of Count
GODDARD. today declared that his father
was unaware Of the intended coming
Of the German emperor until last Mon
day. when the Dutch government tele-
phoned asking II he would receive the
exile. The count acceded to tho re-
quest as n duty to the Dutch govern
ment.
The former cmrcror's host seems
Nnba arrasscd over the dHicatS charge
given him. as his family has consider
able English connections Count
Charles said he asked the former cm
peror:
"Wcll. how long will YOU rcmain?'
That depends upon tho Dutch SOW
ernment." was the reply,
There are no indications that the
former crown prince intends 10 join
his father.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-11-18
WILSON DECIDES TO GO.
Wife Will Accompany Chief Executive
to Conference at Versailles.

Washington. Nov. S.-Friends OF
President Wilson stated Sunday that
advices received in the last twenty
four hours have led to the decision at
the White House that unless Some VI
tally important domestic situation de-
velops in the United States. President
and Mrs. Wilson will got to Paris on the
eve of the peace congress
II, a general way, officials here are
placing the date for the first meeting
OF the congress as some time late in
February or the early part OF March.
It is assumed that the president In
visiting the peace congress would he
employed only in aiding to bring
about adjustments of differences which
might arise between different schools
OF thought, and would have no direct
connection with the conference,
In society circles Mrs. Wilson looks
forward with pleasurable anticipa =
tions to again visiting Paris, where
before she became the first lady OF the
land she was guest at least once
every year.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-11-18

immediate future n the feeding Of the
destitute and almost starving masses
on the continent Of Europe. There Is
no doubt that the condition of the
enemy countrics and some of the neu-
trails, Is almost on the border line OF
starvation. This matter is one which
we can, not AFFORD to ignore. Victory
as well as war imposes obligations on
us.
The emancipated people in Bel
gium. northern France, Italy and the
Balkans are already receiving supplies.
We mus. of necessity be satisfied OF
the nctual conditions Of the German
people before sending cur help to
them"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-11-18
EX-KAISER MAY
LEAVE HOLLAND
Said TO Be Planning to Return to Ger
many Because Presence Creates Dis
turbance in the Netheriards-Mrs.
Hohcnzollern Flies to Husband in
Aeroplane.

London. Nov. lS.--Ths Potsdam sol
diers and workmcn's committee learns
that William HohenZollern intends to
return To Germany because of DIS
turhances in Holland. according to a
Copenga%cn dispatch to the Central
Telegraph Company. The I.okal An
zeiger Of Berlin states that he is likely
to( be permitted to return.
Prince Etel Frederick. son of the for
mer emperor, has appealed to his COM
rades OF the Potsdam garrison To place
themselves at the disposal OF the new
government in Germany.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-11-18
Joy at Mulhausen.

MGlhays"n. Nov. i6-- Words can not
picture the triumphaI entrance os tho
French troops into this city nor eyprcsa
thH wild JOY of,th" people.
Flowers. tobacco and cockadcs were
thrown to the soldiers aS they marched
along.
Al the city hail the city authorities
welcomed General HirSChauer and his
staff. After the official ceremonies 10,
government Of the city addressed ~
telegram To the French government de-.
clnrinG the strong attachment Of Mul.
hauscn to France and the unwaverirS
loyalty of the population.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-11-18
Franc, Mako, eio Estimate.

Paris, Nov. 1s.-Germany's debt to
France Is estimated at $ss.oo0. 900. 900
by the Matin in an editorial. The
newspaper apportions the debt as fol-
lows: Return Of the indemnity Of 1871
with interest, $4,000. 100000: expenses
in the present war, 5000, 900 900: PEN
sions, s.. 900. 900 900: and reparation for
damages. $50 000, 100000.
~ The Matin says France must secure
acknowledgment Of the debt before ex-
.arnining the way in which it is to be
pnid. France wants no indemnity
profit, but all Frenchmen' want lawful
renaration.
u Germany and Austria, 1t adds. should
return to the allies minimum Of
4. 900 900 tons Of shipping in payment
for that destroyed in the war. but they
have at their disposal only 100000
tons. Consequently the delivery Of the
entire German Austrian merchant ma
rine would constitute only half repara-
,tion. &
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-11-18
low. p.,.e, Original Quota.

Des Moines. Nov. 1s.--While Iowa
has passed its original quota OF $4610.-
900 in the united war work campaign.
reports today showed every county
hoped to attain the 50 per cent over
Subscription asked by tonight.
Many months will be necessary to
return the American soldiers from
overseas, according to a statement OF
Secretary Baker. telegraphed to state
headquarters today, and the secretary
said he hoped every American would
be proud TO support during the COM
ing year our triumphant army.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-11-18
REDUCE NAVAL STRENGTH.
For Discharge From
Service Received.

Washington. Nov. lS.- Reducation OF
the enlisted strength Of the navy has
commenced. Secretary Daniels said to-
day, and applications for discharge hy
men both in the regular service and
in the reserve division are being re-
ceiyed.
First consideration is being given.
he added. to youths seeking TO return
TO school or TO positions Ii :!"!! life
which they gave up to join the naval
forces
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-11-18
TWENTY-FIVE STATES OVER
South Leading in Campaign For Unit
War Work Fund,

New York. Nov. is.--The united war
campaign turned Into the home stretch
today with twenty Ave states past their
original goals while the others were
reported to be redoubllng their efforts.
The south was leading the country,
eleven states having attained their
minimum quotas. All but two OF the
southern states arc ovcrsuhscribed.
Reports indicated that Arizona led
all other states. with 202 per cent OF
Its quota. The banner city was wor-
ccster, Mass. which subscribed sl.OIi,-
600. or more than ss for every resi-
cent
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-11-18
Re1ojan kiI,o Makes
Tr;n,1,ha1 Entry Irto
Ghent--(ro'r Cheer
lBN The Associated Press. ]

Ghent. Nov. l3.-I Delayed, liking,
Albert. Queen Elizabeth and Prince
Leopold made their official entrance
into C;hent today.
Huge crowds. delirious with enthus-
issm, lined the streets. The royal
party moved thru cheering throngs
amid showers OF roses and chrysan-
themums. Every balcony, window and
roof was covered with people, some Of
whom ctunsF peS eSdlously1 to, chimneys
and cornices.s
The royal party entered thru the
Bruges gate at II O'Clock. The king
wore the uniform Of a Belgian gen.
eral without decorations. He rode n
tail Say horse. Prince Leopold. in a
uniform of private soldier. rode a
white prancing Arabian. Both the king
and the prince had steel helmets on
their heads The queen looked slender
and girlsh as she sat her huge brown
horse with elegant ease. She wore
simple champagne colored habit.
"Hctne" For Troops.
The troops which entered the city
formed the First division of the Bel
siar army. In peace time these men
were quartered at Client. They were
given great reception by the citizens,
their tattered uniforms bearing evil
dcnce Of the recent fighting.
The flags borne by the troops are
inscribed wit! the name Of "Clarck"
the place where these divisions
smashed the German lines Of Sept. 2S
and entered HoultholSt forest. The.
royal party halted n'the center OF
Place D'Armes and reviewed the whole
First division. these soldiers being
veterans of the whole four years war
AS sthe regiments filed past. with their
bands playing. the king and prince
salutcd and the queen bowed and
smiled.
King Deeply Affected.
As the crowds cheered the KING
seemed deeply affected. Prince Leo
pold was serious and imperturbable,
being busy in curbing his nervous
steed.
Simoro Wander Leyne. n 1o-year- old
girl, rushed thru the line Of lancers
and presented bounuot to the queen.
An aide lifted the child and the queen
kissed her on both cheeks. The little
girl then returned proudly to her
mother. and exclaimed:
"Mothcr the queen kicsed me-
Queen Elizabcth's gracious act was
chnered by the throng.
The crowd then sang tn" "Braban-
come" and wound up with tremen-
dous outburst OF app'au~". King Albert
1fA. I,nn Il
was received by Acting Mayor An
see!e. who expressed the admiration OF
the citizens FOR the kings attitude dur
ing the war.
IN replying the king said:
'"The citizens Of Ghent nave proved
themselves worthy descendants Of Van
Artevelde. who suffered privations and
tyranny with courage and fortitude."
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-11-18
DELIBERATE POLICY OF MURDER
BoIsheviki Force Support Of Regime
by Reiun Of Terror.

London. Nov. ls.-Information at the
disposal OF the British government,
Foreign Secretary Balfour declared IN
the house Of commons today. is 10 the
effect that the deliberate policy Of the
boIshevik government In Russia is one
of starvation, murder and wholesale
execution of all persons who do not
support their regime.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-11-18
Unity Of enuiand and America.

London, Nov l1.-At the close of
tho entertainment given for American
soldiers and sailors and women war
workers at the Palace Theater tonight.
Vice Admiral William s. Sims, COM
-mander OF the American naval forces
in British waters. read message he
had received from the king In answer
to letter sent to the British sovereign
by himself and Major General Biddie
on behalf OF the American soldiers and
aailors present. The kings answer
Rad:
1T is with feelings OF gratitude and
sincere pleasure that I received the
letter you addressed to me in the
name Of tho American soldiers and
sailors. In the unity of our cause and
our memories, fostered by comradship
in arms, I~see the realization OF my
finest hopes, that the American and
English peoples, united by ties OF
closest friendship will ever advance
together along the path of progress
and civilization.
(Signed) George r. ]"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-11-18
HUNS MUST PAY BILLIONS IN PREPARATION

Kansas. Massachusetts MicheAn.
Minnesota, Nebraska, New Hampshire.
New Mexico. North Dakota. Oregon.
Pcrnsyivania, Rhode Island. SO,
Dakota. Vermont. wisconsin. aci
Wyoming.
The nine states elccting democr :.
were Alabama. Arkansas, Georgia. n &
vada. New York, Ohio, Oklahou ..
Sbuth Carolina. and Tennessee.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-11-18
Moneys Last Hope Gone.

San Francisco. Nov. 1SN"The last
prop is knocked from under Mooney.
with exception Of possible action by
Governor Stephens" Attorney Edward
". Mckenzie. of counsel for Thomas
J. Mooney said here today when hd-
vised that MONEYS appeal 10 the
United States supreme court had Leen
denied.
Mooney is in death row. in the San
Quentin state penitentiary awaiting,
execution.
He was convicted for murder in con-
nection with preparedness day bomb
explosion. July 90. 1915. Yin which ten
persons were killed and forty injured.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-11-18
Ali Out Of Rrussais.

Paris My. &c The Las. serssa =
troops left brussels YESTERDAY, accc~,iN
Ing to dispatch from the Hayas corr
respondent. Extraordinary scenes were.
witnessed.
wishing to have money 10 take hoi,,n;
with them the Germans sold everything
they owned or had stolen Some Lad
ont objects or the Sidewalks #ui rrin5is
their wares @Amnng the articles wer.
blankets, clothing and shoes. MS we'll
as wool and copper goods
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-11-18
MAY PROCLAIM REPUBLIC.
Change Of Regime in Bulgaria Un-
officially Reported.

Athens. Greece. Nov. l6,-Reports
OF n change OF the regime In BULGARIA
and of the proclamation OF a republic
there have been received here but offi-
ciai confirmation Is lacking. The gem
eral opinion here Is that the reported
founding OF republic In Bulgaria is
p new move on the part OF Bulgaria
to escape certain responsibilities In
with the coming OF peace.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-11-18
Huns Surrender Guns.


With the American Army Northwest
of Verdun, Nov. 1.-Two 16-inch can
non which were turned over to the
Americans at Spincourt, Saturday,
were guns used by the Germans to
shell the Verdun regions. Forty-two
guns Of various calibers were turned
over
The 16-inch guns were taken apart
by the Germans into three sections
and each section was drawn by a
tractor.
Lieut. Emmat Cruner, Of ST. Louis.
represented the First army. with Lieut..
Robest Nicholson. of Salisbury. n. c.,
going as military eNper; to see that
the guns were in good condition. ,s.g
The lieutenants were accompanied by
an infantry sergeant and four privates.
Lieutenant Gruner, the, sergeant and
one private went ahead in an automo-
bile carrying \ white flag
Glad War is Over.
Upon reaching the outskirts OF
Spincourt they were met by lone
German lieutenant who spoke English.
He conducted the Americans to the
village hotel
After saying he was glad to see them
ard expressing relief that his ,respon-
siblity was at an end, the German
said: -.
II am damned glad the war is over"
AS the Americans entered SpincoiirtI
the rear guards Of German divisions
We're withdrawing. A few artilleryn1en
were puttering about the big guns as il
sorry to leave their pets. One s-inch
g,l, was named Martha and had a
prominent place on the front lire.
Lieutenant Nicholson and the Ger
man began checking the guns and con-
tinued the work until dark Then the
Germans entertained the two lieu
tenants at dinner.
Feared to Discard Arms.
The German continued wearing his
side axms. the Americans also wearing
theirs. After dinner the German said
he felt he did not need arms. but was
uncertain what the Americans would
do. All three removed their side arms.
The German slept orf>the first floor and
the Americans directly above. They
had breakfast together and finished
checking the guns. after which Lieu
tenant Gruner gave the German a re-
CENT for them. 0Ef
lust before noon the German ordered
the hotel to serve chocolate and began
packing UP his effects. He told the
Americans that $500 machine guns
awaited them in Longuyon. Two or,
derlies brought up his horse and the
enemy ohhcer mounted. saying good
bye. then he added:
IT hope my troubles are over for a
while. I hope to forget all abount guns
and war and battlenelds forever"
He rode away, his orderlies following.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-11-18
FATAL PANIC IN THEATER.
Twenty Children TrampIed to Death in
Spanish Movie House.

Castellon, Spain, Nov. lS.--A fatal
panic occurred In n motion picture
theatre here last night when an uni
Identified person cried Fire"
Twenty children and one soldier
We're tTampied to death. Twelve child
rem were injured severely and tweny-
five slightly
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-11-18
FOUR KILLED IN RIOT.
Attempt To Lynch Negro Results II
Pitched Battle.

WINSTON Salem. -. c., Nov. ls,--
Order was restored herc today nftcl
a night OF rioting, in which fonr per;
sons were killed. and score injured
when mob, attempted to lynch ~
sell High. a negro, held In the ctty
on charges OF shooting 4 farmers
county sheriff and attacking thu
ner's wife. sss
The negro :s believed to ha
removed elsewhere for safe
..rriva.. Of l7s soldiers fro ".
Greene early today had q r. s.s a
effect on the mob which 111
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-11-18
Rep.triatJen PIN. complsted.

l Paris. Nov. 1S,-The French autho-
rifles are completing arrangements for
bringing home relea asei prisoners OF
war, which, accoriing to official French
figures, total t20,oota The prisoners
will be brought back by railroad.
steamer and automotiie and the pro-
cess will consume about six weeks
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-11-18
Two Armies Of Occupation.

[By The Associated Press.I
With the american Forces Of Occu-
patton. Nov. 1S.--One part of the
American army of occupation moved
forward in Belginr, today. while the re-
rrnin1cr Of the line swung steadily
fory.a rtl toward the German frontier.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-11-18
MANY HURT IN WRECK.

peraiIment Near 81 James, Mo-, Re-.
suits in injury 70 Score.
Springfield, MO, Nov. 1S.-Twenty-
one persons ,were injured last >night
when PASSENGER train No. 5. Of the
st. Louis 81 San francisco railroad
was derailed near ~. James. Mo.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-11-18
Prisoners Reaching France.

Il q.
Nancy. Nov. IS.-Released Frerch,
'olrIan and British prisoners by thnu--s
sands are coming into France In sglg
region of Nancy. The American Y,g
NJ. c. A. Is clothing and feeding the
prisoners. 9
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-11-18
Dickman Commands Army.

Parts. Nov. 17.--Majbr General Dick
man, who will command the Third
American army which will be "tl1e
army Of occupation" was formerly In
command OF the Third division at the
Of ~ Marne In and ,sast Of Chateau
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-11-18
Yank, Near Gorr~an Border.

Washington Nov. Is. Reporting to-
day on the march into Belgian territory
evacuated by tho Germans. General
Pershing announced that by nightfall
yesterday the advance lines had
reached the line F;ccuiev- Sorbey Mails
La Tour, or near the German border.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-11-18
MANN IS NoN-coMMlTTAL.
Returns to Washincton But Is Silent
on Speakership.

on SpeakershiP.
Washington. Nov. 1s.-Represenfa-
tive Mann! of Illinois, republican leader
in the house. returned to- Washington
today after several months absence
because of illness. He said he had-no
announcement to make just now as to
the speakership in the next session OF
congress.
81 never felt better in my life.' de-
clared Mr.. Mann, ''but I have no plans
for the future and will not make any
until have consulted my physicians.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-11-18
Mrs. HohenzoIierr in Holland.

Amsterdam. Nov lS The former
German empress has arrived in Hol-
land. making the trip by airplane, ac-
cortlinr to the Zevenaar correspondent
Of the Telegmnf. y r
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-11-18
MOONEY LOSES APPEAL.

United States Supreme Court Eefuses
To- Rcview Case.
WASHINGTON. Nov. is The supreme
court refused TO-DAY to review the case
of Thomas J. Mooney. labor leader.
under sentence to die Dec. lS, Tor
murder ir connection(with bomb ex-
plosion two years ago in San Fran
cisco.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-11-18
HUNS MOBILIZE TROOPS.

Marshaline Of Forces on Pretext OF
Necessity to Maintain Order.
Basle. Nov. II The Hungarian gov
ernment has ordered the mobilization
ot troops on the pretext that 1t i9
necessary for the maintenance or
order. according to Prague dispatch
from the Czecho- -Slovak bureau.
Four classes have been called upon
and among the troops are Siovak.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-11-18
ODD FELLOWS in SESSION.

SeVenty.hr ConVsntion OF Grand
Lodge Opens ,at Mason City.
Mason City, Nov. 1S.-The seventy
first annual session Of the grand lodge
Of the Odd Fellows was open here this
morning. 1nclement weather was ey-
pected to be q hinderance to the meet
ing which continues until Friday, but
the location OF the state orphans home
and the old folks home Of the lodge
was expected to help swell the crowds
Sessions Of the Rebekahs start tonor-,
row. tsMg