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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-08-17
Irkutsk, Important Lake,
Baikal Port, Taken
Last Month.
PEOPLES ARMY
OF SIBERIA AIDS
American Consul at Moscow Remains
at Post in Effort to Assist British
and French consuIs, Who Are in
Danger - Many Subjects of Entente
Nations Arrested and Held by Boil
sheviki.

Washington. Aug. l7.--capture OF
lrkutsk. the important Lake Baikal
port of the trans Siberian railroad, by
the czecho-Slovaks. aided byi the ST.
berian peoples army, on. Judy ", is
announced In belated dispatch from
American Consul Harris, dated July %.
American Consul General Poole at
MOSCOW who recently burned his code
book and turned the consulate over to
the Swedish consul. notified the state
department today that he intended 10
remain In Moscow to assist the British
and French consuls, who are In great
personal danger.
The consul general reported that he
had succeeded in securing the release
Of several hundred entente citizens,
chiefly British and French, who were
arrected by the bolsheviki and held as
hostages for soviet members impris-
oned in the north.
About ninety OF these civilians were
still In custody. Mr. Poole said he had
been able to ameliorate their situation.
Mr. Poole reported also that the Jap
ranese consul has left Moscow under
pledge Of safe conduct, and Mr.. Poole
said he might, have left with similar
promise but that he considered his
duty required. him to- remain. sa
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-08-17
GALLINGER, OLDEST
U. 8. SENATOR, DEAD
Venerable New Hampshire Man Had
Served Longer Than Any Living
Member Of Congress- onspicuous
as Party Leader Since 1891.

Franklin, N. H., Aug. 17.-United
States Senator Jacob H. Gallinger,s of
New Hampshire. 81 years old, died at
a hospital here early today.
When the senator returned from
Washington to his summer home at
Salisbury Heights, near here, in July
he was in poor health. A few days ago
his condition become so much worse
that upon advice of his physician he
was brought to hospital here. Death
was attributed to arterio sclerosis.
Senator Gallinger was the Oldest
member of the United States senate
both in years and in point Of service.
Ever since 1891 he had been con-
spicuous figure in the senate, ranking
as dominating figure in the councils
of the republican party.
Gallinger was printer first, then
studied medicine and practiced as a
physician and surgeon for twenty
three years. In, 1872 he entered the
New Hampshire house Of representa-
tives, beginning political activities that
continued to the end of his life.
Gallinger made the seconding speech
for Benjamin Harrison for president in
the national republican convention in
1883 and frequently was a New Hamp-
shire delegate to ational conventions.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-08-17
American Soldiers Under
Arms Number Slightly
More Than 5000, 900.
RUSSIAN SITUATION
BAD, SAYS MARCH
Slight Hope Of Beginning Offensive on
Easter" Froht Because of lerea.
Force It Would Require = Germans
Voluntarily Surrender Ground nn
Western Line, Indicating Further :
Withdrawal.

Washington, Aug. 17.-More than
i,4So,ooO American soldiers have been
embarked from the United States, Cen
efal March, chief of staff, said today
IN his semi-weekly conference with
newspaper correspondents. These in
cluded men sent to Siberia and Italy
as well as France.
The American army now under arm.
numbers slightly more Than 5000 600
Anproximately 1,5oe,ooo men are in
cantonments at home.
The Russian situation is very h,d
because OF the general complexity Of
ranaifs there and it was pointed out
.here was not much chance of estab-
iishing an offensive on the eastern front
because of the great number Off men
required. ~ - =
German Withdrawal Indicated.
The chief of stair drew attention 70
the fact that the Germans have now
voluntarily surrendered portions OF
their lines at four places. This was
taken as an Indication OF a further
withdrawal by the enemy.
In a general way the lines generaHv
are established ON. front closely fol-
lowing the 1867 positions In Pica rf,v
and along the Aisne- Vesle line to the
south .s-ssPiss
j General March said ofiicial reports
thru the Spanish embassy gave no init.
mationsthat American prisoners in Ger
many are signaled out for mistreatment
as has been. reported
q - =
Mccain Made Division Commander.
General March announced that Mai
Gen. Henry B. Mccain adjutant gen
eral. as reward for efficient work in
that Office. has been assignedeto COM
mand the Twelfth division now being
ORGANIZED at'-Camp Devens, Mass
Brig. Gen. Peter C. Harris will be
made acting >adjutant general. He has
been responsible for a great reduction
IN paper work in the department. in
'cluding the abolishment of the old
muster rolls. eliminating much unnec-
essary red tape.
announcement was made that Mai.
Gen. George B,lDuncan, one of tie fret
American officers to win the French
war cross for distinguished gallantry
In action. Was being sent home for a
rest. General March said it was -
typical case and showed the greet
strain officers and men worked under
at the front.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-08-17
.cAIAoLlc PREss LoYAfs
!. Convention in cRloSao Sends : Mes.a
4. st0s.l 1EeeidoEt. ~. 3 g. s

Chicago. Aug. 17.-The Catholic
Press Association of the United states
and Canada. In session at the Con-
gress Hotel, yesterday sent the follow
ing telegram to- President Wilson:
THE Catholic Press Associatiot, ton
ders the president of the United States
the assurance Of it's continued and nm
diminished loyalty, and pledges again
Its support in the battle for democracy
and freedom under his eminent leader
ship"
Greetings to Pope Benedict XIV were
cabled to Rome as follows:
The Catholic Press Association
piedges its loyalty and devotion ia
your Holiness, and humbly asks your
apostolic blessing
The messages were signed by D.
Thomas P. Hart, of Cincinnati. editor
of the Catholic Telegraph and presi-
dent Of the association.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-08-17
RAINBOW DIVISION CITED.

French Comm andeH Comrnendsf Amer.
lean Unit For Part in Hating Huns.
Washington, Aug. 1.-THE Forty
second (Rainbow) division particularly
distinguished itself in the fighting east
of Rheims July l5-l6. The Gernuan
offensive, launched on both sides of that
city. was stopped. and the Germans
later were driven out Of the whole
Aisne Marne pocket
A general order issued by General
Naulin. commanding the twenty first
army corps. to which the American d.
vision was attached In the French
Fourth army under Gen. Gouraud, COM
mends the Forty -escond for ''its valor.
ardor and its spirit" in the course of
battle when the Fourth army broke
the German offensive on the Chal.l-
pagne."
The text Of the order. issued July 20
when the Forty second division was
leaving to Join the First American
army corps In the drive to the vesle as
made public by the war department.
follows:
AT the moment the Forty-second di-
vision is on the point OF leaving the
Twenty first army corps. desire to ex-
press my keen satisfaction ana my
sincere thanks for the services it has
rendered. under all conditions.
"By It's valor, ardor and spirit II has
very particularly distinguished itself on
July Is and 16 In the great battle
where the French army broke the Ger
man offensive on the Champagne front.
i am proud to have had It under
my orders d4ring this period; my pray
ers accompany It IN the great struggle
engaged In for the liberty OF the world.
\ :; General Nauifsf,
| Commanding Twenty-first Army
Corps
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-08-17
STRETCH YOUR SUGAR.
Several Methods by Which Sweets Can
ee Obtained.

Chicago Aug. 17-Use of substi-
tuteS by those who have exhausted
their sugar al!otments was suggested
Yesterday oy J. H. Hamill, head OF
the domestic sugar section of tn.
FOOD administration.
White corn syrup is satisfactory for
sweetening cereals and drinks" said
Mr. Hamill. "One restaurant serves
a/small pitcher of 1t with coffee"
MT. Hamill also described Athe
following process for stretching" 100
pou~ds Of sugar to do the work of 135
pounds:
To each ton pounds Of sugar. add
Tour pints of water and one fifth ounce
OF tartaric acid. Boil slowly in a COW
cred Kettle for thirty to thirty five
minutes. THIS produces syrup much
sWeeter than sugar"
Charles Stevenson. head Of the
manufacturers sugar. division. an
Eounced that distribution by his de-
partmeht exceeds 10000, 900 pounds a
month for Illinois alone. --4ss.3sr-. s--T'.''-.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-08-17
Thirteen of Ge,many's
Leading Aviators Put
f, Out of Commission.
MISSING IN ACTION"
SINCE EARLY JULY
Each Has Large Number of Victories
to His credit-Nine Iowa Soldiers
ATons Wounded in Psrshins's Lat.
est Report = American With Lafay.
cite Escadri'le Killed During un-
Nsaua' c9pb.t.

Washington, Aug. 17-Thirteen Ct
Germany's leading aviators. each with
from twenty to fifty three air victoties,
have been listed as missing In action
since July l. according to an Official
dSepatch from France received here to-
day.
The. aviators who have been thus
listed and the number Of allied planes
which they were credited with bringing
down are:
Leo wenhardt So: Menshkofr, so;
bongartz and Buckler. 80 each; Billik.
81; Wuesthon. &c; Won Turcheck, 27:
kirchsteiner, 81; Puetter, 25: winiscb.
Eredericks and fPipphardt. 81 each, and
Reinhardt, 20.
The German high command, while
sparins Of planes. the dispatch says,
has been most prodigal in the exposure
of pilots.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-08-17
MEXICAN OIL TAX
DECREE MODIFIED
Threatened Crisis in Relations Of
Mexico With Entente Allies and
United States Averted by Action of
President carrsnza.

Washington, Aug. 17.-The threat
ened crisis in relations of Mexico with
the entente allies and the United
States apparently has been averted by
a modification of the new Mexican
oil tax decree by President yCarranza.
1. was learned today that on Aug.
-. Carranza, IN effect cancelled pro-
visions OF the decree ot July 81, un-
der which undeveloped o.: lands might
be seized by the Mexican government
on failure OF the owners to make dec
larations and submit to what they re-
garded as excessive taxation.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-08-17
HIGH PRAISE FOR 5 RIGA.
Lord Northclife Laud /, ted State.

London, Aug. 16.--4 -'.ican aid in
the war was given high praise by Wis.,
count Northcliffe today in welcoming
representatives of the overseas press
ana other distinguished guests to a re-
ception at the Times Office.
Lord Northcliffe explained that he
diiated on the american efforts be-
cause thru the Times his words would
reach Germany and because 'T think
1t wise that they as we'll as ourself
should know what lies in the womb of
the future In regard to the United
States"
He told Of Americas efforts on sea
and land. In transport ship building,
manufacture of airplanes, food produc-
.ion ana other things. He estimated
America would produce 10000 Liberty
motors monthly and that other military
efforts would be made on a like huge
scale.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-08-17
American Filler Killed.

Paris, Aug. 17.-Sergt. William
McKerness, of Wallingford, Conn. at
tached to the Lafayette escadrille,
was killed in fight, with eight enemey
airplanes on Thursday, according to the
Paris edition of the Chicago Tribune.
The sergeant was flying with a French
pilot and their machine was accom-
panied by two aeroplanes. Eight Ger
man machines appeared and the French
machines attacked them.
They kept up the uneven fight until
the machine carrying McKerness fell In
flames. The bodies of McKerness ana
the French pilot were picked up in the
French lines.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-08-17
BRITISH TANK
STEAMER SUNK

'orpeooeo On Cape Aatteras Friday
Night and Nine Members of Crew
Perish-carao Of GasoIene ExpIodes,
Setting Fro to Ship-crevs Forced
TO jump Into Sea.
Beaufort n. c.. Aug. 17.-The Brit
ish tank steamship Mirlo was tor
pedoed by German submarine Off
Cape Hatteras last might and accord
,ins to reports reaching here today nine
members Of her crew were drowned.
All the other members Of the Mirlo's
crew were saved by coast guards and
have been brought safely to shore.
They said the torpedo struck the
vessel amidships and that soon after
ward the cargo OF gasolene exploded,
setting FIRE to the ship and Compelling
the members Of the crew to jump for
their lives.
AS tae ship was torpedoed only a)
few miles or shore the crew from the
const guard station reached the scene
In a short time and picked up the SUR
vivors. All except nine men were ac-
counted Sfor. The sprface OF the sea
for miles around was covered with
burning .gasolene..
It Is presumed the vessel sank, altho
reports here did not say so.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-08-17
Germans May Be in kronsta tadt.
rI.r IzAu> ~

Paris, Aug. 17.-Reports are current
In, Finland that the Germans have
seized the Russian naval port OF Kron-
stadt, according to Stockholm dis
patch to LIE Matin.
Kronstadt is twenty miles west Of
Petrograd at the eastern extremity Of
the Gulf OF Finland. 1t was the prin-
cipal fortress Of Russia. Reports re-
ceived thru Germany early in the week
were to the effect that Premier Lenine
and War Ministr- Trotzky had fed to
kronstadt from Moscow. It was added
that other departments OF the soviet
government also would go there.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-08-17
lBy Hayas Agency.l

: Paris, Aug. 17.-The Germans are
planning to evacuate the Roye-Las-
signy salient. says the Echo de Paris.
1t is indicated. the paper adds, that
German prisoners and laborers are at
work behind the German front lines on
\ new Hindenburg line.
The German position in Rove Is seri-
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-08-17
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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-08-17
Three Killed In Wreck.

Ottvmwa. Aug. 17-Fred Boltz,
brakeman, and two stocNmen, names
unknown were killed shortly after
midnight when the first section of IA
double header freight train on the c.,
B. g. O., broke loose and ran wild down
Troy hill, near Charlton, colhding with
the section remaining at the foot Of
the hill.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-08-17
Geyer Killed In Action.

Washington. Aug. 17-Leon F. Geyer,
Company f. Sixteenth infantry, was
killed III action July 6, and his mother,
Mrs. Martha Geyer.t New Hartford.
Iowa, has been notified The war de-
partrneht made this announcemeht to-
day to straighten out the confusing res
ports Of Geyer's fate.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-08-17
British Mako sliaht Gains.

London.SAue. 17.-In Piearady British
troops, have made additional progress.
says Field Marshal Haig, the British
lines have been pushed eastward and
northward of the Amiens- Roye road and
north of the Ancre.
British troops also gained further
ground In the neighborhood Of VieuX
Barquin at the apex Of the Lys salient.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-08-17
Air Lieutenant Missing.

[By the Associated Press.I
With the American Army IN France.
Aug. 15.-Lieut. Henry G. Mcclure, of
Newton, Mass, has been missing since
July Is. He was operating pursuit
machine in company with others, pro-
tecting observing planes. when he be-
came detached from his squadron anu
vanished.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-08-17
curtail Manufaeture Of Gin.

Washington, Aug. 17.-The war in
dustries boar1 has declined to grant
priority to the manufacturers Of cot
ton gins for iron, steel and fuel for the
manufacture of new gins and has
reached an agreement with the man.
ufacturers to curtail the manufacture
Of gins
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-08-17
NINE lowANs WOUNDED
Southern Section Of State Again Hit BY
Casualty Lists.

southern Section sof State Again Hit by
Casualty Lists.
Washington, Aug. 17.-Nine lowane,
all wounded in undetermined ,iegres,
are included in teday's army raauhlty
list. They are: IS IS S
Priyates James ". Burns Ottumwa,
James L. Cushworth. woodhine: Floyd
w. Hardy, Missouri Valley. John W.
Haxby. Clarinda: Frank lewis, Des
Moines: Clifford v. MARROW. DEBORAH;
Henry Miller. Rel Oak - Gus w.
Nylander. Red Oak. and Adolph Peach,
Bedford.
The army casualty last shows:
Killed IN action. II; died of Is,
4: died oi accident. and otllnr Causes.
p; wounded severely, 81; wounded de-
gree undetermined, 20: miss'r:, in ac-
ton. 19; total, 30.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-08-17
TANKS DO WONDERS.
Play Important Part in Success Of
Canadian, Forces.

Canadian Forces.
[By the Canadian Press.]
With the Canadian Armies in France.
Aug. 16.-All ranks freely proclaim the
great part played in the victory by the
Canadian tanks They have done Won
ders in overwhelming enemy trench
positions, breaking up machine gun
nests and even coming to grips with in.
fantry battalions
Among them, too. crop out the
humers of war that alone make IL en-
durable.
One tank was standing last week
Thursday at the limits Of its obiec-
tive
Why the Devil don't you go on?"
cried staff officer
No petrol and no paper" was the
reply.
What on earth do you need paper
for?' queried the officer.
I'VE have run right thru our man
and want new one for the most
part" was the explanation given.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-08-17

while considerable proportion of the
deaths were OF the prisoners of war Of
ticers and soldiers. deliberately put to
death.
These, facts have been brought to
Paris by Colonel Rosett. OF the Rou-
manian army. who has made study Of
the subject.s
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-08-17
Frsnch Cruiser Sunk.

Paris. Aug. 17-The old French
cruiser Dupetit- -hourars has been sunk
by German submarine 1t is OFFICIALLY
announced today. Thirteen Of the crew
are misslng. American destroyers
reAe ued the remainder.
The DIpetit ThouarSswas co-operat-
Ing with United States naval forces in
IrptecttnE atlantis nayigations
j The DIp8tit Thouafs ixaa ~ arnore5
cruiser 'built,at Toulon In 1895 Tie
vessel was 452 feet long. with beam
OF IS feet and a depth Of "a feet and
had a displacement Of 1857 tons. She
had an indicated speed Of % knots and
carried an armament of two 7-inch.
eight 6-inch and four 3-inch guns. The
ship also was equipped with two tor
pedo tubes. The normal complement Of
the vessel was 540 men.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-08-17
WAR PRoFtTEERs NUMEROUS.
Small Concerns Exceed Normal Profit,
From 100 to a.nn0 Par Cent

Washington, Aug. 17.-AWar prof1teers
In 1917 were most numerous in busi-
ness devoted to food production, cotton
and "oolen manufacturing, coal min
ing and oil production and distribu-
tion. according to a treasury analysis
OF income tax retArhs. r.
In addition thousands of small con-
Germs IN q great variety of industrial
and commercial classification made
profits Of from 100 to 5000 per cent
above their normal profits for pre-war
years which even then were considered
high.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-08-17
Austriaa kina For Poland.

The Hague, Aug. 17.+Germany has
approved the suggestion made by AUS
tria that an Austrian archduke be
made king OF Poland. the Lokal An
Zeiger, of Berlin, says it understands.
Archduke Karl Stephen, 1t sayA
probably, viii be nA--S
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-08-17
French Troops Make Progress.

Paris. Aug. lin the region sos tn
of Roye. French troops have made
further progress in the Loges wood
and have reached the outskirts of the
wood on the cast, says the official state
ment from the war office today. =
There was heavy artillery fighting
west Of Roye during the night. North
west of Ribocourt the French have re-
pulsed two strong German attacks.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-08-17

henry G. stuart, of Virginia, Is the
chairman, is said to have been divided
IN reaching this recommendation, and
It's members. asking concerning the de-
clsion have refused to discuss 1t.
The recommendation of the COM
h'',ee must be approved by - presi-
dent, who will fix the price . ocra-
nation and who will be gu' ~ the
food administrator and S : .ry of
Agriculture Houston. NJ s over is
now in Europe.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-08-17
The Weather.

Iowa-Unsettled weather tonight and
Sunday: probably showers in east
portion; not much change in, tempera-
ture. !
Weather prediction for next week
are: Fair, except possibly showeH first
OF week: rising temperature in east
portion Monday.
Range of temperature at MARSHALL
town. Friday. go and So; Thursday.
IS and 66; Aug. 49, 1917, 80 and 54
At I this morning. 69; yesterday, 10.
Rainfall Friday. % or ar inch.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-08-17
Many Russ 1RevoIutioni.t. Shot.

Amsterdam. Aug. 17.-Out of 100
officers arrested at Moscow and Petro-
grad because Of counter revolutionary
tendencies. 236 have been summarily
shot, according to Moscow advices to
the Kreuz Zeitung Of Berlin.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-08-17
coLAPsEs IN COURT.
Isabella Feeder Overcome Whsn. Sen.
tence Is Pronouneed

\ New York, Aug. 17.-Sentenced to i
year and three months imorisonment
and to pay Il fine of $4,000 for at
tempting to sell defective barracks
bags to the government, Miss Isabella
Feeder collapsed in the federal court
in Brooklyn today. Miss Feeder ana
Michael Polskv wcre convicted If
conspirlng to defraud the army quar-
termaster corps by bribins inspectors
tp pass faulty articles previously re-
jected.
Palsky was sentenced 20 four months
in penitentiary. Both were released
on bail pending appeal.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-08-17
[sy the Associated Press. !

With the French Army in France,
Aug. 17.-Freneh troops this morn.
ing carried out q local attack in
the region Of Autrechts, about ten
miles northwest Of scissors, and
captured the plateau Of Autreches.
This gives them command of tho
region extending porthward south
Of the oiss river.
Local actions elsewhere i'm.
proved the allies srip on the ap-
proaches to iRoye. The Germans
are intensifyins their artillery fire
in this region with the intention Of
slowing up the allied advance.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-08-17
TRAIN PLUNGES THRU
BRIDGE; THREE DEAD
Wreck Near Julien Due to Heavy
Rain caXses Death of Trainmen. All
OF Waterloo-Five Inches Of Rain at

Dubuque, Aug. Nv. f. Reisner
engineer; G. Book. fireman, and H.
7arnell, brakeman. al of Waterloo,
were killed When an Illinois Central
freight train went thru a bridge near
Julien early this morning. The bridge
had ben weakened by heavy rain.
Accompanied by terrific thunder and
lightning, 5.21 inches of rain fell in
Dubuque and vicinity last night and
this morning. Great damage was done
to streets and gardens and several
bridges aud roads are washed out.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-08-17
Japan Dispatchins Troops.

I Toxic, Aug. 13.-The government to-
day issued a statement announcing
that under the agreement with China,
in view Of. the danger threatening the
border Of Manchuria. Japan was dis
patching troops from Manchuria..