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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-10-30

Mr. and Mrs. A. j. Busby, OF Water
loo, are In the city for a brief visit.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-10-30

To farmers and stock men. Our
carload of American fence has arrived
What we have on hand will be our
entire quota for 1918. Abbott & Son.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-10-30

The Harmony Aid Society will meet
Thursday afternoon in the Odd Fell
lows hall.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-10-30

The home OF John Mullen, sos South
Third street, was quarantined for
diphtheria Tuesday.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-10-30

Wanted-Coal shovelers. Geo, Co.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-10-30

Centerville coal. best for stove use
Consumers Phone 3S.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-10-30

In attempting to straighten out the
error in street numbers in reporting a
quarantine, the Times Republican
Tuesday again got the numbers con-
fused. Mrs. Viola Stanton conducts a
rooming house at 400 North First ave-
nue. and there is no smallpox there.
The quarantine was placed one block
east of the Stanton home, on the T.. c.
Konner home. 402 North Second ave-
nue..
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-10-30

Mrs. T. J. Fletcher, formerly Of this
city but now Of San Gabriel. CAL, who
has been visiting since Sunday at the
home Of Mr.. and Mrs. A. A. Moore,
will go Thursday to Des Moines for a
fortnight's visit at the home of her son
George Fletcher She will return here
to visit at the Moore home and with
Mr.. and Mrs. q. A. Morgan after her
visit in Des Moines. 800
New Britain herald., 1918-07-02
BUYS CHURCH ST. PROPERTY
simon Luddy Acquires Ownership of N. H. Corbin X Sons Paper Box Factory and Wide Frontage.

An important realty transaction is being completed today by which simon Luddy will become the owner of the II. H. Cor'oin & Sons property on Church street. r. is one of the largest deals in centrally located real estate that has taken place in the city in a long time Nr. Luddy ac- quires the land fronting on Church street and Corbin place. The paper box factory destroyed by fire several weeks ago, the store and tenement house at the corner and the building containing D. J. Hayes Blacksmith shop are included. The land has a frontage of 75 feet on Church street, and adjoining MT. Luddy's present property. is q valuable acquisition. The lot extends back t40 feet and has a large frontage on the rear portion of Corbin place Tho property is valued at about $25,0O0.
 The sale does not include the paper making machinery contained in the building. MT. Corbin will retain that and plans to continue in box manu- featuring busi Jess. He will probably secure a new location.
 The insurance companies carrying insurance on the property have prac- tically settled the losses. Payments to the amount of ahout $1l,OO0 have thus far been made, it is understood
 Mr Luddy plans to make repairs to the property ut once.
 Edwin A. Parker has sold, through II. Dayton Hum phrey. his large brick block on Chestnut street, to A. l.. Benoit, The amount of the transac- ton is said to be in the neighbor- hood of $25.00Q,
New Britain herald., 1918-07-02
National Shell Filling Factory in
 English Midlands Is Scene DAMAGE STILL UNKNOWN
Large Part Of Establishment and Productive Capacity Can Be Saved Women Workers Praised for Splendid Behavior.

London, July An explosion oc- cured in the national shell filling factory in the midlands on Monday night, it was officially announced to- day. Between 50 and 70 persons lost their lives.
 The official statement reads:
 F'Thc munitions ministry announces that a serious explosion occurred Monday night in a national shell filling factory in the midlands.
 The extent of the damage is not yet known. It is feared that 50 or 70 lives have been lost. The number of injured is unknown.
 Tt is estimated that a considerable part of the factory and it's productive capacity will be saved. Wor1k@yill be resumed in the next two days.
 The reports state the women workers behaved splendidly, pressing to be allowed to return to work. The reserve capacity held available in this class of supply is sufficient to prevent appreciable diminution in the output"
New Britain herald., 1918-07-02
CROWDER JUSTIFIES
 WORK OR FIGHT RULE
Men in Deferred Classes Obligated to Help Win
 War, He Says.

Washington, July Recommending on the new work or fight regulations which went into effect yesterday Pro- VOst Marshal General CroWder em- phasized today that the order does not affect men outside of draft ages. Several communities apparently have confused it with nti-loatng laws in some states.
 General Crowder explained that the work or fight order is purely military step and that regulations re- garding employment or military serV- ice for unregistered men are not embraced in his functions. The only effect the order has upon persons not subject to draft, is that it offers them more opportunities of employment. Places vacated by men liable to draft necessarily are left open for men out side of the draft, he explained. Of the service performed by men who leave non- essential pursuits to take up essential work, General CroWder said:
 'The army and navy are taking the men who are best able physically to do the fighting. But that is only one part Of the national task imposed by the war. The other part, the part that falls or the other men. is to set free these men who are to do the fighting. Every man who helps to set free a fighting man is helping to fight and win the war.
 Now many of the men of draft age in deferred Classes 2, and i, deferred, that is, on grounds of de- pendents are not engaged in effective industries
 '"The spectacle is not a satisfying one of contingent of drafted men from Class 1 being marched down the street to camp while other men of their own age, watching them from the windows, remain behind to sell cigar cites or dispense soda fountain drinks, solely because they have received de fcrment on grounds of dependency.
 If these men Of tn same age are to stay behind, let them at least. get into work more effective to help the war, Their deferment takes them out of military service and yet serves no economic war purpose whatsoever. They are of military age and therefore have the primary duty to do war work. If their dependency gives them deferment from imm ediately military war work, let them at least do some thing economically useful to maintain the nations welfare while at war. They should get into some useful and effective occupations or else forfeit their defermcnt from military service. Tho altcT1a+i1~n is a fair one -
New Britain herald., 1918-07-02
BELGIAN STEAMER
 SUNK BY SUBMARINE
Chilier Attacked 1 400 Miles Off Att lantic Coast, Probably by U-Boat
 Returning Home.

Washington, July 2.-The Belgian steamer Chilier was sunk 1,4OO miles off the Atlantic coast on June 21, the navy department today announced. Twenty five survivors were picked up by d sailing vessel on June 27 The following statement was issued:
 The navy department is informed that the Belgian steamer Chilier was sunk by shell fire from a German sub marine about 1,400 miles at sea from the Atlantic coast on June 21. Twenty survivors were rescued on June 27 by a sailing vessel. First in- formation was received last night The Chilier was of 2,966 gross tOns.''
 The Chilier was sent down in mid ocean three days after the British transport DWinsk was tOrpedOed 700 miles from the American coast. It is thought probable here that both ves- sels were victims of a German sub marine or submarines returning to bases after raiding off the United States.
 No evidence Of submarine activi- ies near the shores of America has been reported since the steamer Henrik Lund was sunk 12O miles east of Cape Hatteras on June 10.
 Advices to the navy about the Chilier were brief and did not say how many, if any, of tie ships com- pany were missing.
New Britain herald., 1918-07-02
Italians Punish Austrians SevereI

Italian Army Headquarters, Jul (By the Associated Press) The cal actions resulting in the conc, of Monte di Valbella. Col del Ro and Col di Chelo had for their jects the widening of the ItaI front west of the Brenta and driving of the enemy from the nj tions he captured last Christmas. to the Italians in January and gained on June 15.
 The Italian losses were slight ce pared to those sustained by the 4 trians. This was due almost entis to the violence and accuracy of Italian and Allied artillery fire. III cover of this fire the infantry | able to take the enemy posifi without much opposition and to in at once. The enemy aYtillerv's turn fire has been severe. somevs4, reaching the plains behind the Ii1 Trees 150 years old on MonteII have been torn up.
 The attack on Col del Rosso gan Saturday morning. The Ttali took the height from the Third z1 weis division, which formerly fo1, under Emperor Charles. The al sion suffered severely. Italian planes shoWcred them with bon while the Bersa =lieri cNact1d a he toll in hand-to-hand fighting. M. Of the Bersaelicri wore their red tisue caps during the battle.
 Czecho-Slovak troops distinguisl themselves in the capture of Mo di Valbella by the Italians. Anon number of Austrian prisoners . tured by q company of Czechs wa
 lContinusd from First Pagsl
New Britain herald., 1918-07-02
DR. WASHINGTON GLADDEN.
Famous Congregational Minister and Author Succumbs to Stroke of Paralysis at Homo in Columbus.

l. Columbus, O., July 2.-Rev. Dr. Washington Gladden., well known Congregational minister and author of this city, died this morning follow ing q second stroke of paralysis suf- fered last Sunday. He was g. years old.
 Rev. c. w. c. Hill, pastor of the South church, paid the following tribute to Dr. Gladden.:
 "He was a natural leader of men, one of the broadest minded men of the church. champion of the work ing classes, and while he was not a socialist he was strongly in favor of a religious socialism. He was without a doubt one of the Droadest minded and finest men in the church, and while not q tremendously large man Intellectually, he was q natural leader He was one of the strongest men in the denomination or in any other de- nomination."
 'loerbaps no man has influenced this present generation for social gospe! more than Washington Glad den," said Rev. Henry W. Maier, pas tor of the Center Congregational church. He took an active interest In the labor problem, and his under standing of it has given him the con hdonco of both sides, the Iaborer and the employer. He has fulfilled his mission and has made the church stand for community interests, as much as any man who ever lived. During his life he wrote many notable bynns, the most noted being the one he now sing, O Master, Let Me Walk With Thee His influence has been ARtlonaI rather than denominat tional.H
New Britain herald., 1918-07-02
s Prisoners in 20 Minutes.

Washington, July 2.-Another q day along the American fronts reported by Gen. Pershing today a communique for yesterday sent fore the successful operations night west of Chateau-Thierry scribed in press dispatches. An erican aviator shot down an en machine in the Foul region.
 Capture of 33 prisoners, inclu, an officer, within the space of minutes in the Picardy sector in region of Chateau Jcnlis. on June was mentioned. The American D penetrated the German lines and i the enemy by surprise.
New Britain herald., 1918-07-02

the respect and esteem with which Mr. Humason was regarded by all who knew him.
 The pail bearers were members of the office force of the Stanley Works. 1ht. body was taken to New Canaan where burial took place in Lake View cemetery
 Out of respect for the memory of Mr. Humason. who had been asso- ciated with the Stanley Works for the past Il years, the office of that con- cern was closed today, between the hours of 1O:45 a. m. and 1:15 D. m. the time Of the funeral.
New Britain herald., 1918-07-02
TALCOTT GOING ABROAD.

George S Talcolt of Hartford and Boston, formerly of this city where he was for number of years secre- tary of the American Hosiery com pany, has enrolled in the Y. M. c. A for overseas war work and expects to leave shortly. Although MT. Talcott sent in his application through the Hartford Y. M. C. A. lie is officially accredited to the local association be cause of his close ahiIiation With the New Britain branch.
New Britain herald., 1918-07-02
WORK FREE ON JCLY 4.

Bridgeport, July 2.-More than roo employees of the Lake Torpedo Boat Co, will celebrate the Fourth of July by working three hours for the government gratis, according to announcement made today. This unique method of celebration is the plan of the employees themselves and was readily accepted by the company. The plant will be open from 2 3. m to 1g 8 III.
New Britain herald., 1918-07-02

An Atlantic Port, July 2.-The Dan- ish steamer Indien was attacked and sunk by q German submarine with 8 loss of 29 members of the steamships S crew off the Azores on March 31, it was learned with the arrival here to- day of nine survivors from the Indien
 The vessel, bound from France to an American port, was sunk by shell fire after the crew had taken to four life boats. Three of these boats were lost in the storm. The men who per ished included Captain keturuloff
New Britain herald., 1918-07-02
Germans Attack Northwest of Albert.

London July 2German troops last night, after strong bo bardmen attacked to the northwest of Albert, Sonme i'll attempt regain the position lost Britt Sunday night The enemy succeeded gaining footing of the British trenches the office announces ell Were repused with loss
 German last night attempted raid the British lid
 points north of the SOmme Lens and the Fland front but repused the office today B1 ish troops took prisoners in patrol encounters.
New Britain herald., 1918-07-02
MAY
 PUT 5000 MORE IN RANKS OF CLASS 1
Twelve Out Of A Draft Boards ] R0ClaSsiiy S44 Men Avail
 able for Service
MEN WITH WIVES BUT NO
 CHILDREN AS DEPENDENTS

kBig Shift Effected During Glass | Week. Ordered by Gen. Crowdcr- Deep River and Rockville Lead With III and 1O8-Tyvo Boards in New Haven Report 11t-Ncw Lon don Has G5.
 Hartford, July -Reclassitication of seIectives by 12 out of the A draft boards in this state has resulted ifs a shifting or 644 men from de- 'ferred classes to Class 1, according to reports received by Major John Buckley today. If all the boards re- port the shifting of men to Class according to the same ratio the num- Der of men in the states lighting class' will be increased by more than 5000.
 Today's reports resulted from the work done during the so-cal1ed Glass l Week" The rcclassilications were made with particular reference to men who formerly had been placed in deferred classes because of de- pendent wives, but were recently made liable to classification in Class l if they could not present claims for dependency of children besides de- pendency of wives.
 The reports were as follows: New Havcn-Board No. ?, 25; Board No. 3. 86.
 Stamford-Board No. 1, 157.
 lC(lC--RnorI ington, 23; No. 1, Branford, 249; No. z, Milford, 2G; No. g, New London, 65; No. 10, Norwalk. 22; No. 16. Put hnam, 9; No. IS, Torrington, 50; No. P, Deep River, 114; No. 23, Rock vile 108
New Britain herald., 1918-07-02

Stanley Works Office Closed During
 Funeral Hours Today.

The funeral of Harris Burrill Humason secretary of the Stanley Works, whose death occurred on Sunday morning, was held this morning at Il o'clock from his late residence on Vine street. Rev. Warren F. Cook, pastor of the Metho- dist church, officiated in the presence of a large assemblage of friends and relatives. The large display of beau tiful floral tributes was evidence of
New Britain herald., 1918-07-02
Comparative Figures Under GoV- eTnnlent and Private Ownership
REVENUE SHOWS INCREASE
BlizzartIs and Other lntcrfercnces of Nature .AsCribcd By Interstate COIn- mercc Commission For Failure to Show Improvement in Figures.

Washington July 2.-IleduCtiOn of $10S,196,S36 in the operating income of 123 of the largest railroads during the first five months under government control, compared with the same per iod a year ago, was announced today by the Interstate Commerce COmmiS- sion.
 In May last of the five months the roads were beginning to recover from the palalyzing effects of blizzard and cmbargocs, and the operating income rose to d point nearer last years fig ures For the five months the total was $1S6, ,9S7.144 compared with $295,- 1S3,97O during that period last year, and for May it was $G4,276,8O5 against $7G, G,@90,6 ,63U last May.
 Revenue Actually Larger.
 In spite of the reduced operating income, revenue of tho roads actually was larger for the five months this year than last They were $1.390,2S2,- 620 compared with $1,274, ,970.49S, giving margin which was more than eaten up by increased expenses.
 For May operating revenues were $313, ,790,181, as against $294,7S2, Q in 1917. Operating expenses for May, 1918 were $236,6SS,36S against $196.- T93,140 for May, 1917. The net rev enue from railway operations during May, 1918, the commission found, was $77,101,813, only $10,0OO,O 900 below the net revenue in 1917, which was $S7, 7,9S9,410.
 In reporting the figure on which government compensation is based which is the railroad operating in come less certain debits for equip ments and joint facility rents, the commission found that the net in come of the 123 roads for May 1918, was $61,002,511 against $75,770,772 in May 1917.
 Operating income of the eastern roads was $31,1S6,615 in May, 1918, against $33,923,4S8. In the western district it was $22, ,444 against $33,334,0S8.
New Britain herald., 1918-07-02
Paris Announces 300 Prisoners.

Paris July 2-The village of Vaux, of Chateau Thie and the height the of Vax captured night American troops operation carried out conjunction with t> French the office today
 More than 300 prisoners including five officers, tured in this action
New Britain herald., 1918-07-02
n Pershngs Troops Also Reclaim Large Section of Hghw
 ant Night OperationBeween 275 and 300 Prisoners A
THIRD LARGEST COTTON CROP IN
 HISTORY OF COUNTRY FORECAST

Washington July 2,-A huge cotton crop is in prospect this year, the department of agriculture to- day forecasting the production at 15,325,OOO equva lent 500 pound bales. crop that size would be the third largest grown.
New Britain herald., 1918-07-02

How many Germans killed, the other hand & knOWn but from the number of dead plain the total must have been considerable.
 While the artillery preparation going on many Amer airPanes flew high overhead Some protecting the tlon balloons while others combing the skies keep machines.
 Early this morning the American pi1ts again appeared similar duty and found cOnesting for supremacy i'll the air number of battles were served but reports the results yet available
New Britain herald., 1918-07-02
WEATHER.

Hartford. July 7. - Fore cast for New Britain and vii cinjty: Fair tonight aud We'd nesday.
New Britain herald., 1918-07-02
Slaughtd
 Been Hi
 Equipmenl Delivered ir

With the American M sociated Press). July 2.Iflsz ing, American troops on thisa gether with large slice of the 1s4 Thierry and two patches of woodeds
 The Americans took 275 GernaHsAs officers, and captured a quantity of m
New Britain herald., 1918-07-02

(Continusd from First Pagsl
Evening journal., 1918-10-29
NO PUMPKIN GOBLIN
FOR HALLOWEEN FUN

The time-honored Jack OLantera
made Of pumpkin is under the Food Ad-
ministration ban this year. Not be
cause there is danger OF its wide grin
ming. mouth and glaring eyes frighten-
ing the faint-hearted, but because II j.
waste Of food 10 carve grotesque
faces in the side OF a pumpkin.
The rain Of corn, peas and / ans that
once ratified against windows from pea
shooters in the nights revelry this
year become peaceful succotash.
The ruling Of the Food Administra-
tion urging the elimination OF food in
the Halloween festivities is made
necessary by the increasing number OF
prisoners and refugees who must be
fed from American sources.
The crisis in the orange situation is
past, food officials say. The shortage
Of oranges created by the demand Of
influenza patients for this fruit was re-
lieved for a time by diverting ship
ments here from other points.
Evening journal., 1918-10-29
PENNANT RAISING
HAS PATRIOTIC TOUCH

While thousands Of workmen al the
Harlan plant Of the Bethlehem ship
building Corporation, stood with un-
covered heads az the boiler shop de-
partment at noon today as the Harlan
Band played the star Sangled Banner "
Mrs. John Clausen. wife Of the foreman
OF the boiler department who is also
president OF the Shipyard Baseball
League. hoisted the pennant won by the
ball team TO the top Of the Flagstaff.
After the pennant had been hoisted to
the top Of the STAFF, the halyards were
pulled and thousands Of small American
flags futtered downward. At the same
time. three pigeons, red and blue check
ed and one white one, flew from the
nag and soaring high over the plant
started homeward.
y. B. Weaver, general manager OF the
plant. congratulated the workmen on
their success in the recent baseball
contests. and urged them TO retain the
pennant which they had won.
William Raymond, another employe
az the plant, sang several selections.
The exercises came 10 a close with
three cheers for the Harlan team and
| the band playing America"
Evening journal., 1918-10-29

the war, now leaving Germany 10 flght
10 out alone. according 10 almost
unanimous view in diplomatic circles
here today.
Emperor Charles In his latest note
accepting President Wilson's conditions
OF peace, Is struggling 20 save his
crown He agrees 10 give up the ter
ritory OF the Czecho-Slovaks. the Jugo-
Slavs. the Poles, The Roumsnlans and
other small nationaistio groups which
he has held in subiection by his sc-
ccptance Of President Wilson's terms.
Austria wants peace and intends to de-
sert Germany II the Allies will let her.
This is the Interpretation diplomats
place on her appeal for an immediate
armisiice without awaiting the result
OF other negotiations
Whether Charles can now save Hun
gary for his empire IS doubtful. Semi
oflclal cables here today reported disor-
der and virtual revolution in Hungary
| Magyar leaders are rousing their people
to break from Vienna and gain the free
dom from the Hapsburgs which the,
| tried 10 get in 1873 when Austrian arm:
] forced them back into the empire.
Evening journal., 1918-10-29
French Extend Gains Between
Oise-Serre; Yanks 90 Forward

Continued from page one.)
yond Vouzieres and starting formation
OF salient. with the American left as a
peak. The Germans, however. are pro-
tected in this movement by a continue
tion OF the heights, over which the
Americans must fight by inches.
The weather is greatly improved and
there is increasing activity everywhere.
Heavy German artillery fire on the
front OF the American second army
east OF Verdun is revealing the enemy's
unessiness regarding the safety OF the
Brley iron fields just as he is in des-
peration to hold the Meuse line En-
cheney Of the Briey district will also be
affected by the big gun bombardment,
this district being traversed by the
principal rail route OF the Germans In
this sector.
The guns which are firing on the
ontmedy-LOnguyon railway are shoot
ig 25 miles. This shows the guns are
emplsced from five TO ten miles behind
the American lines. as the battle front
Is about IS TO 20 miles from this line.)
They are much bigger calibre than
the Boche guns which fired on Paris.
The German guns were nine inch. The
American guns, it has been announced,