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Evening star., 1918-03-28
KING WILLS BEFORE COURT.
CASTOR B, Means Murder Trial Re.
called by Action at Chicago.

CHICAGO. March ga petition to
set aside the first win Of the late James
c. King has been fled in the probate
court wherein Marcy c. Melvin seeks
to gain probate Of a second will which
CASTOR B. Means claims to have dis
covered. The first will was made in
1901 and the later document in 1905.
Hearing of the petition has been defer
red until May 16.
An endowment of $4,000 900 was pro-
vided in the first will for the James C.
King Home for Old Men and a COM
paratively small sum was beQueathed
to Mrs. Maude King, the widow. whose
death near Concord. N. c., led to the
trial there OF Means for murder He
was acquitted The second will leaves
the bulk of the $4,000 600 estate to Mrs.
King and makes no provision for the
home for old men.
A petition to establish the validity Of
the first will was filed recently by
State Attorney General Brundage and
is awaiting hearing.
Evening star., 1918-03-28
Start Today

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40 cents per month (about ~ cents per day.
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Evening star., 1918-03-28
Chicago Hotels, 2 Millions to Loan.

CHICAGO. March 28.-Managers of
forty Chicago hotels. meeting here to-
day. agreed that 100000 should be
the quota of their establishments in the
third liberty loan campaign Clerks
will act as bond salesmen when of duty,
subscriptions will be taken among
guests and in each lobby there will be
a liberty loan booth in charge of q
young woman
Evening star., 1918-03-28
YANKEES FOIL HUN
ATTACK AT T0UL
American Artillery Fire Pre-
vents Germans From Raid
Following Bombardment.
MOVE BATTERIES

By the Associated Press.
WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY IN
FRANCE, March 27.-What promised TO
be a German attack on the American
lines northwest of Toul this morning
was broken up by American artillery
fire.
The enemy had heavily bombarded
certain positions of the American lines
and then had sent a sweeping barrase
across no mans land Enemy trench
mortars, firing from the west of Rlche-
court. started a box barrage and from
enemy machine guns came a rain OF
bullets.
The American infantry emerged from
their underground cover at the proper
moment and advanced to meet the eX-
pected assault Meanwhile, the Ameri-
can, artillery had started counter
barrase against the German side of no
mans land. and apparently this was
effective for, although the Americans
waited. no Germans appeared What
happened on the other side OF the line
is not known.
Americans Drench Enemy.
Enemy artillery fire has been heavy
and some shots were well placed The
teries severe drenching with gas
shells.
There has been extraordinary activity
behind the enemy line and in his front
trenches: The Germans also nave ave
changed the direction of fire, and the
artillery firing has Increased.
The American guns in the past two
nights have given most of their atten-
tion to the German positions. where
10 IN
were being relieved. Probably much
damage was done. and the enemy ar
tillery fire has been of a retaliatory
nature.
Deluge Hun Dugouts.
American patrols entered the German
lines last night at two points-near
Richecourt and near Bemieres. One
patrol picked up an officer, who had
been left behind on the previous night
in front of the German positions, where
he remained all day yesterday obtain
ing Information.
American thirty seven millimeter
guns have broken up an enemy OBJ
| ished machine gun emplacements and
deluged enemy dugouts.
| Two new observation balloons have
appeared behind the German lines. One
| is on the right of Beney and the other
is near WoelviI1e. Enemy cavalry has
been seen for the first time. a number
having passed along the road from
Bouillonville to Pannes. The enemy ar.
tillery is now firing from positions a,
Lamaitresse. Ponce wood and south
east of Asseye.
This morning an enemy balloon neal
MontSec fell to the ground About thl
Same time two airplanes. one carrying
an American observer at the machine
gun; chased on a German airplane
while anti-aircraft guns sent the othe,
scurrying back to his own lines.
Evening star., 1918-03-28
pRNCE LICIINOWSKY REVEALS
STEPS LEADING TO THE WAR

cred He had hitherto stayed the strong
man on instructions from Berlin and
decided to change his course Then
Germany cut short all hopes Of peace
by herself declaring war.
Prince Lichnowsky speaks of the
'perfidy of the policy he was used to
cloak, but it is not chiefly upon senti-
mental or even upon moral grounds that
he condemned the German system.
1t is the folly rather than the wicked
ness of German statecraft which he re-
probates. 1t is quite unnecessary. he in-
sists, for Germany to trouble herself
about Austria. Austria Hungary might
have been turned into "a vass2l of the
German empire without an alliance at
all. Germany could always keep her In
tow by cultivating good relations with
Russia
But Prussian .militarists were bent
upon war which was essential to their
own class interests
Evening star., 1918-03-28

John j. llitchell. approved the course
Of federal officials here in arresting DR..
Karl Muck. conductor Of the Boston
Symphony Orchestra. on the ground
that his presence at large was . dan
ger to the peace and safety Of the
country. The marsha4 refused to say
what disposition would be made Of the
Evening star., 1918-03-28
Raises Before P. o. Committee,

The House bill providing for Increases
in salaries of postal employees has been
referred to the Senate post office COM
mittee. The committee already has in
corporated in the post Office appropria-
ton bill increases for the postal en-
ployes.
Evening star., 1918-03-28

case. District Attorney Thomas ]
Boynton declined 70 say whether plan,
were being considered for Dr.. Muck'g
immediats internmeut.
DR.. Muck is being held In the Cam.
bridge Jail rs an enemy alien.
Z II you want WORK read the want col.
ufnns Of Tho Star.
Evening star., 1918-03-28
Seeks Change in Allen" Vote.

A joint resolution proposing a con-
stitutional amendment to make it i'm
possible for any but citizens of the
United States to vote for members of
Congress and electors for President and
Vice President was introduced today by
Representative Montague of Virginia
Eight states, it is understood, permit
aliens holding first naturalization
papers to vote.
Evening star., 1918-03-28

DR.. Walter T. Scheele, the German
born chemist. at whose laboratory. in
Hoboken, N. J.. the government alleges
bombs were manufactured for the de-
struction of the ships of the entente
allies, has been placed before the fed
eral grand jury in Brooklyn.
Evening star., 1918-03-28
Germans joyful at News.

The socialist newspaper vorwaerts of
Berlin says the German people greet
the news from the western front with
joy. merely because it justifes the
hope that the events there will bring
peace nearer The newspaper protests
against language used by the pan-Ger-
man organ Deutsche Zeitung, which
said:
Down with the Philistines who talk
about conciliation. Down with the wor-
ship of the peace god The cry of ven-
geance and our truly German hatred
of England is ringing with renewed
force throughout the empire. Down
with England"
The Vorwaerts remarks: '"r1is is the
talk of a crazy fireside warrior and
not of the German people. The latter
consider the advance in the west as an
advance toward peace The only way
to keep alive the will to war on the
part of the entente nations is to at
tempt to impose humiliating terms on
them. We believe in the old proverb:
Let Us build golden bridges.
Writing in the Cologne Gazette
George Wegner says:
Transports with slightly wounded
often pass They report that the Brit
ish offered an extremely tenacious re-
sistance and that the positions had
for the most part to be taken in hand
to-hand encounters, which occurred on
all three days in the morning, mostly
during thick fog.
Praises German Army.
By the Associated Press.
AMSTERDAM. March 2s.-Chancellor
Won Hertiing has telegraphed to Field
Marshal Won Hindenburg expressing
sincere admiration for the splendid
| h n
lively satisfaction because of the deco
rations conferred upon the field mar
shal and Gen. Won Ludendorn by the
emperor 'The entire German nation
the message added, ".rejoices with me
It looks with well founded confidence tn
your excellency. knowing that if Won
Hindenburg and Won Ludendorfr lead
victory is a necessity"
Replying. Field Marshal Won Hin
denburg telegraphed: Il express my
deep thanks to your exceIlency for the
friendly words with which you have
had the kindness to address me regard
ing the victory over the British army;
trusting in our splendid troops we ven
tured the great battle. Proud to be
fighting under the leadership and
under the Dyes of the supreme
war lord. they are battling in q manner
above all praise Every man is Allied
with the consciousness that the future
Of the beloved fatherland is at stake.
The army will not relax until. with
Gods help, 1t has won for the homeland
the good victory which 1t needs as the
foundation for . future based upon .
strong German peace
Evening star., 1918-03-28
DEEDS Of HIS ARMY
PRAISED BY KAISER
Sends Message to Reichstag
Saying German Sword
Will Win Peace.
NEWS GREETED WITH JOY

BY the Associated Press.
AMSTERDAM, Wednesday, March 81.
The deeds performed by the army in
the last few days are worthy to rank
with the most brilliant feats of the
war says a message sent by Emperor
William to the vice president of the
reichstag.
I'VE have grievously shaken Eng
lands army by Gods help. We are
advancing daily, notwithstanding tena-
cious resistance. The number of pris-
oners is great. the booty in war ma
terial immeasurable.
May the German people, and espe-
cially their chosen representatives. de-
rive confidence anew from the great
ness of these achievements that the
German sword will win US peace. May
it be recognized that what is now need
ed is that the people at home, too,
shall manifest, by their fortitude. their
will to victory. The coming world
peace will then, through the German
sword. be more assured than hitherto,
SO help us God"
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1918-06-28
EXTENDS DRAFT AGE
Senator Fall Introduces Amen
ment to Army Measure.
Men From 10 to As Years Are to a
come Eligible for Military
Service.

Washington, June 25.-An amend
ment to the army bill extending the
army draft age from 1S to As years
has been introduced in the Senate
by Senator Fall. l1..a
The amendment, which is similar to
bill by Senator France now before
the Senate military committee, went
over without discussion.
Presentation Of the amendment Is
expected to bring to . vote 1t this
session of congress the draft ages
which has been agitated recently.
Provost Marshal General Crowder
has told the Senate military commit
tee that such extension was necessary
to furnish man power necessary in the
war with Germany. and Secretary
Baker has announced he will oner no
opposition il Congress decides to act
at this time.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1918-06-28
Naval Enlistments Increase.

Washington, June 25.-As recruiting
agents. German submarines of the
American coast are an unqualified sue
cess. The appearance Of the U Boats
was followed by q rush to enlist IL
the navy, and in the week ended June
6, 1906 mea enrolled in the naval re-
serve force, making . new record for
that branch. More than $4,000 enlist.
ed the following week and June prom.
ises to ba . record month. The
strength Of the navy is now 100000,
Including marines and reserves,
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1918-06-28
eflieiaI Paper Of the City and the County
Issued on Friday Of Each Week
Entered ut the Post Office at Cresco,
4 Iowa, as second class mail matter.
Democratic State Convention.

Democratic State Convention.
A delegate convention of the Demo-
cratic psrty Of Iowa is hereby called to
meet in the city of Des Moines on
Thursday, July 10. 1918, 10 O'Clock m
The purpose of said convention is for
the filling of any vacancies for state
Offices as provided for by Sec. 1887 A.
~ and to formulate and adopt the par
" platform. To select state central
committee consisting of not less than
one member from each Congressional
District and for the transaction OF such
other business as the convention may
deem proper and necessary. .....,
The ratio of representation will DC
one delegate from each county and one
additional delegate for each 200 votes
or major fraction thereof cast for Hon
E. T. Meredith for Governor at the
general election in 1916. i.
Upon such basis Howard county is
entitled to eight delegates. .,..,.s.G
All voters subscribing to the funda'
mental principles Of Democracy are in.
vited to participate in the election Of
delegates to this convention.
By order Of the Democratic State
Central Committee of iowa at meet
ing held June II, 1918. ..E
J. w. Reynolds, Chm.
w. I. Branagan, Secy. .. 49,.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1918-06-28

said. and certainly II the next few
days. and on this blow the issue Of
the campaign might depend.
The Allies, he added, never felt bet.
ter prepared to meet 1t.
The premier, who made his an
nouncement in the house OF commons
referred to the amazing organization
which was bringing American troops
to France.
Enough Americans" he added,
have arrived to satisfy the Allies and
TO disappoint and ultimately defeat
our foes.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1918-06-28
Lord Roberts Cecil Informs
House Of Commons Time
Has Not Come. 70.
.FLAyS BARON BUR|AN
British Minister Of Blockade Says ".
teranees on Subject Of Ending War
by Austrian Foreign Secretary
Not To Be Taken Seriously.

Munich, June 25.-Strikes, riots
and disorders now extend all over b,
Austria and Hungary, according
to admission made by the news
papers Of Vienna. .. H.. gF3
London, June 25.-Lord Robert Cecil
minister OF blockade, replying to q
question in the house Of commons,
concerning the peace utterances of
Baron Burian, the Austro-Hungarian
foreign minister, said there was no In.
dication at present favorable for peace
negotiations. ..,..
Baron Burian's remarks. he added,
contained no serious contribution to
any peace discussion He was the
nominee of Count Tisza, the former
Hungarian premier who was as re.
sponsible as any man in Europe for
the war.
Quite recently Lord Robert contin.
ued. Baron Burian laid emphasis on
the fact that Austria-Hungary was in.
dissolubly united to Germany AID that
their aims were identical. That, he
said. showed no readiness for peace
which would be acceptable to Great
Britain. ~
eurian Makes Peace Offer. &.
Amsterdam, June 25.-Representa-
tives of the Vienna municipal council.
according to advices reaching here.
called upon Baron Burian, the Austro-
Hungarian foreign minister, to protest
against reduction Of the bread ration
and urge investigation OF peace nego-
uations Representatives OF Vienna
strikers also have presented a similar
plea to the foreign minister. ~
Baron Burian declared to the repre-.
sentatives OF the municipal council:
"Our opponents will always find US
ready to conclude mutual and honor.
able peace"
The baron reiterated his assertion
that Austia- Hungary wishes An agree
ment for reduction Of ornaments a.
guarantee against future wars.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1918-06-28
Two Wreck Probes Ordered.

Hammond, lad, June 25.-Two in.
vestigations have been ordered by Of
fetal bodies into the cause OF tho
railroad wreck Saturday On the Michi.
gan Central. near Gary, in which IS
employees Of the Observation-Disclosures
circus were killed and approximately
$50 injured. The coroner was ready
to begin hearing witnesses and the In.
diana public service commission an
nounced that IN inquiry to dx the
blame for the disaster would be Open
I'd Thursday. ,.". .r
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1918-06-28
NOTICE TO BIDDERS.

Scale. proposals received BY A. Hoopm.n County Auditor
9w' 500 o ny l'tn 81 r.d Iov. involving
SECTION Work to May completed June
1850 feet of 1oirch tne average depth 6.72 feet
$500 of 15inch tile average depth - feet ..a
inlets cubic yards each ~
SECTION completed July l'
1920 feet Of sinch tile average depth feet &
$500 feet of Oinch tile depth $50 Feet
broken stone water inlet 2 cubic yards
SECTION November s 1913 and be completed
1915
1000 feet Of 1sinch tile, average depth TIA feet
1000 feet Of 22Inch tile average depth 66l feet
Of 1oinch tile, average depth So feet
November 1 1915 and be completed
December lst 1915
sinch tile, average depth 6s6 feet
200 of 12inch tile average depth go feet
800 feet Of l6inch tile average depth 6os fest
2broken stone water inlets 2 cubic yards each
Work October l't 1915 and % completed
24inch tile. average depth 6ls feet
80 feet Of 1oinch tile, average depth s. ie fset -.
o. pipe, average depth $50 feet
broken water ines, 2 cubic yards EACH
1919 and be completed June ''
1920 feet of sinch tile, average depth SCI feet
$500 feet of tile, depth 61S feet
water ines. 2 cubic yards each
SECTION Work to commence November and be completed
December LIST, 1915.
2o2s feet Of einch tile, average depth $50 feet
of S-inch tile, average depth 6S6 fee1
4o2s feet of l4inch tile, average depth e22 feet
2broken nets, 2 cubic yards each.
Work to commence October M and be completed
November lst 1915
2e2o feet Of 1oinch tile, average deph 5s6 feet
feet of 12Inch corrugated iron pipe
open ditch 2soo feet long, 1000 cubic yards.
l concrete bulk-head, cubic yards
of wire fence
Plans and specifications on county auditor
= R1cHArps E.A. HOFFMAN, i
" ' Engineer County Auditor !
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1918-06-28
SENDS MEN FROM FRANCE

Germany Rushing rroeps to AidSAus'
TRANS on italian Front.
Washington, June 25.-Con6dence at
Rome that the war may be brought to
victorious close this year, II the
Allies give the Italians full measure
Of support in the offensive which has
been launched against the Austrians.
Is reflected in official wireless dis.
patches received from the Italian cap
ital.
Information from secret sources
shows that many divisions Of German
troops have been detached from the
front in France and are being rushed
to the aid of the Austrian army.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1918-06-28
1eate Of Ohio. City Of Toledo.

State Of Ohio. City Of Toledo.
Lucas County. -.
= senior partner Of the hrm Of =. ].
Cheney 4 Co.. doing business In the CITY
Of Toledo, County and State Aforesaid.
and that said firm will pay the sum OF
ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for each
and every case Of Catarrh that cannot be
cared BY the use of HALLS CATARRH
MEDICINE. FRANK J. CHENEY.
sworn to before me and subscribed IN
ny presence, this 9Th day Of December.
n. b. lSok. A. w. GLEASON,
! (0eaD -, -- Notary Public.
Halls Catarrh Medicine Is taken In
tefnally and acts through the Blood on
the Mucous Surfaces Of the System. Seno
for testimonials, free.
r. J. CHENEY 4 CO.. Toledo. o.
Sold BY all druggists, 75c.
Halvs Family Pills for constipation.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1918-06-28
SAYS SITUATION IS GRAVE

Lord punmore Discusses Conditions
on Western Front.
Chicago, June 25.-"The situation
never was graver," Lord Dunmore.
colonel of English troops, believes. in
the face of favorable reports from the
Italian front. Addressing people OF 40
nationalities here the earl claimed
German capture of high ground be.
tween Bailleul and Ypres was men,
ace. ~.
Il am confident that when the Amer
can army Is strong enough to let US
take the offensive we will have no
trouble going through the German de-
lenses"
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1918-06-28
I.perta,t Announcement

The War has created Q demand foz
Thousands Of Stenogrsphers, Book.
keepers, Auto Mechanics and Engi'
neers. Great opportunities are await
ing you. Prepare in one Of the best
and largest schools In TIE Northwest.
Rates are reasonably low. Enter any
time. State work you want. and write
for big, free catalogue at.ooce.
University Of Southern Minnesota, Inc.
Austin, MINI.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1918-06-28
CLUBS WILL FINISH SEASON

Suspend Ar Denied.
Chicago, June 25.-Thomas J. HicE-
ey, president Of the American a.
ISOLATION. made the positive statement
that the associations would finish its
season Is scheduled and that the
schedule would not be curtailed in
any way. The statement was made to
dispel rumors that the organization
might suspend.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1918-06-28
NEW WOODEN SHIP DESIGN

LARGEST Type Of Vessels Ever Built
Are Under Construction.
Washington. June 25.-The largest
wooden ship ever built is soon to be
turned out in quantity by the shipping
board. 1t will be new model 5000
tons standard type. adapted from the
4.70Oton boat, now being built. which
was originated at Orange. Tex.
Numerous changes in the design
have been made by naval architects to
avoid troubles encountered in prev
ious types, especially the use of tim
bers so large that they cannot ba OBJ.
tanned anywhere except in the giant
forests of the Pacific coast.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1918-06-28
For Sale,

Aberdeen Angus Bulls. Some good
prospects; Trojan Ericas, X. Prides
Prides OF Aberdeen and Heatherblooms.
A0.2mo. c. D. Nichols Live Stock Go.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1918-06-28
READY TO MEET NEW BLOW

British Premier Looks for Another
German Offensive. ' u
London, June 25.-Premier Lloyd
George announced that the next
couple of months would be anxious
ones. There might be q great blow
coming in the next few hours. he
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1918-06-28
SAYS GERMANS WILL REVOLT

Michigan Girl Looks For Revolution
Among reutons
New York, June 25.-Final revolu-
ton in Germany is certain. according
to Miss Olga Wurzburg Of Grand
Rapids, Mich, who Is here with mem.
bers of her family. en- route home
from Germany. where they have been
since the outbreak of the war. Miss
Elsie Wurzburg, q sister. IL suffering
from q nervous affection due to NAL
nutrition.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1918-06-28
PouRs OIL ON BABIES BED
Mother cremates Two Children WhIIe
They Are Asleep.
n. William 1olk Dead

Atlantic City. N. j.. June 25.-Dr.
william Polk of New York, father of
Frank Polk. counsellor Of the State
department died here He was a
widely known gynecologist, was born
In 1s41 and was a member Of many
scientific bodies.