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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-09-19
CBy the Associated Press.1

With the American Forces in Lor-
raine, Sept. 19.-Entrenched in the
second line of the Hindenburg system
the Germans southwest Of Metz appear
to have accepted the new situation.
The tactics they are employing are
wholly defensive ones.
The Germans are carrying out a
half-hearted bombardment of the
American lines. Even challenges by
American and French patrols are re-
fused by the enemy except where a
conflict is inevitable
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-09-19
DETERMINE SIZE OF LOAN.

McAdoo Discusses Fourth Liberty Issue
With Treasury Officials.
Washington, Sept. 19.--The size, in
terest rate and other terms of the
fohrth liberty loan were considered to-
day by Secretary McAdoo in confer
ence with treasury advisers. An an
nrouncem9nt probably will be made this
The amount is expected to be near
$6,0O0.00O,000 and the interest rate AZ
per cent.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-09-19
s.ere+.rv Roo.eveIt Return..

Washington, Sept. 19.--Franklin d.
Roosevelt, assistant secretary Of the
navy. returning from a trip to Europe.
has safely arrived at an Atlantic port.
secretary Daniels announced his re y
turn t0dau
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-09-19
IoWA's HONOR ROLL.
Five Soldiers Listed as Killed. Wound
ed or Dead Of Disease.

Washington. Sept. 19.-Five Iowans
were included In the casualty list given
out by the war department today. as
follows
Killed in Acknowledgements Eben A..
Smith, Waterloo; Robert II. Williams.
Elliott.
Died OF wounds---Alfred G. Shaffcr.
Ida Grove.
Died Of disease-Isador ]. Chopp.
Brazil .t
wounded severely--James H. Jensen.
Avoca-
Two Iowans are named in the cas-
ualty list released for publication last
night by the war department. They
are:
Corporal Ernest e. Bickford. North
English, killed in action.
Fred s. Himebaugh, Malvern. miss
ing in action.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-09-19
French, Serbian and Greek
Forces Continue to
Advance.
TAKE POINTS ON
MACEDONIAN FRONT
Defense Of Teutonic Troops, Strong at
First, Weakens Under Assault Of
Entente Aiiies-BoIsheyik Armies in
Russia Retreatins Before Allies on
Both Northern and Southern Fronts
British Reverse at eaku.
lBy the Associated Press.]

BY the Associated Press.
In Macedonia the BuIgarians are
in full flight. Hurled from import
ant heights the enemy now has
been forced back twelve miles.
The allies have captured addi-
tionaI prisoners and war materials
which have not been counted, so
fast has bsen their advance.
A score or more Of Serbian
villages have been reconquored
and the Bulsarians have been
driven beyond Ramsibey, on the
Cerna river, fifteen miles south
west Of PriIep, the immediate OBJ
jective.
It is not unlikely the Bulgaria
will continue their retirement to at
least the improved road running
east and west thru PriIep. Already
their loss Of the important SokoI
ridge endansers the line west to-
ward Monastir and east to the
varder.
Should the allies succeed in
pressing the suIsarians back to
the north Of Prilep a complete re-
adjustment Of the Teuton lines in
Macedonia and Albania, from the
Adriate to saIoniki. virtually
would be inevitable. XII
French, Serbian and Greek forces
have continued their advance on
the Macedonian front and have
taken a number Of stronglysde-
Tended points east Of Monastir.
The front now is nearly twenty
miles in length and the advance
has reached and has taken num-
Der Of strongly defended points in
the mountainous region east OF
Monastir.
X 10 said the defense Of the Teu-
tonic allied troops was very strong
at first, but that as the entente
armies have smashed their way
forward it weakened.
Reports from Moscow arc to the
effect that the boIshevik forces are
retreating on both the northern and
southern fronts. On tho north they
are being forced back by the en-
tente allied units, while Czecho-
SIovak units along the voIga also
are advancing.
II 10 reported the czeeho Sovaks
have taken the city of Perm. II
this 10 true they seem on the verge
Of uniting forces which have been
fighting in western Siberia with
those engaged in tho valley Of the
volga river.
From Perm to kazam, whore tho
czecho. .SIovaks are known to be, is
less than 200 miles, distance
which seems great whom judged by
tho standards Of the western the
ater Of the war, which is-a- reIa-
lively short distance in the east.
whore there is virtually no organ
lied resistance to advancing troops.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-09-19
Tho Wexther.

Iowa-F'air and cooler tonight with
frost, prabably heavy: Friday fair, with
slowly rising temperature,
!. Range OF temperature at MARSHALL
town: Wednesday. SIS and IS; Tues
day. 72 and A.; Sept. rs. 1917 - end
~. At Z this morning. IS; Wednesday.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-09-19
BERLIN FULL PEACE PARTNER.
Proof That kaissr was Fully Aware
Of Austria's Move. "

Washington, Sept 1s.--Gern,an dis
Chalmers OF knowledge OF .Austria's In
tention to despatch her proposal for
non binding discussions of peace are
being made in the face Of information
III possession OF the American govern
ment that the German n government
wae fully aware Of its ally's purpos6. a
It is not known that Germany gave
her specific approval TO. the austrian
move, but ofkicials are satisfied that
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-09-19
lowana nj Pri,on campa. !.

washington. Sept. 1S.-The names
Of sixty three American soldiers, in
cluding six lieutenants. held at Ger
man prison camps were announced to-
day BY the war department. The list
includes: 5.atse
At an unknown camp--Lteut. James
v. Polacek. Upton, Iowa.
At Thorsheim-Pr Private Elmer =.
Thompson, Iowa.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-09-19
Claim Retirement Was Planned.
TBy the Associated PressI1

kDy SAAS <SooSiotSo ! iCSS.I
With the American Army on the
Lorraine Front, Sept. 1s.-German
prisoners. who have now been
Thoroughly interrogated, assert it was
the German intention to abandon the
st. Mihiel salient This movement had
been begun when the American attack
surprised the enemy.
Owing to the shortage OF artillery
horses the large guns in the salient
were not all removed and those saved
by the Germans were taken away with
difficulty.
The enemy now is engaged in setting
up wire entanglements along the
American right flank.
Leave Many Decoy Guns.
A German trick designed to deceive
the Allies has been discovered in the
ST Mihiel salient, where the Germans
abandond large quantities Of decoy
artillery, big guns, little guns and ma
chine guns, made of wood and sheets
of iron and tin. "
This dummy artillery has been found
in various sections for the most part
in places where it could be plainly
seen by Photographic observers. 1t is
assumed that the Germans believe the
allies can be deceived by camouflaged
artillery and had hoped the allies
would plan heavy attacks on sections
where the dummy artillery was
located.
Some of the larger gums" were made
of sheet iron mounted on worn-out
wheels. One town where this decoy
artillery was manufactured has been
found.
Crack Troops Discouraged.
Five prisoners were captured by the
Americans southeast Of the village OF
woel today. They belonged to the
Fourteenth storm battalion and all
agreed that even these crack troops
are discouraged by the Franco Amer
lean successes north Of the Marne and
around St. Mibiel.
These units were rushed into the
front lines after the Franco
attacks had begun last Thursday. The
prisoners said Germany is hard pressed
for men. This unit had been in train
ing; at Brei.
A night patrol Of Americans cap-
tured the Germans without firing a
shot. The Germans were sleeping when
the Americans crept around and cap
tured them. They said the majority
OF the men in their company had been
withdrawn from this region. The low
morale of the German army was the
reason the resistance encountered BY
the Americans was not stronger, the
prisoners declared.
Depression Thruout Germany.
One prisoner, a socialist. said civil
ians in Germany are discouraged with
the way the war is going and look
upon the war as a capitalistic effort.
He said there was depression thruout
Germany.
Germans everywhere are at last
realizing the fact that Americans are
good fighters" he said.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-09-19
Samara, which the boishevih recently
ella lined to have retaken.
Hungarian Leader Want. Wilson Peace

Hungarian Leader Wants Wilson Peace
Amsterdam, Sept. 1s.-Count Mich
ael karoiyi, the Hungarian opposition
leader, has reiterated his declaration
that the central powers should accept
President Wilson's fourteen peace
points as the basis for peace negotia-
tons. is the basis OF Budapest dis
patch to the Frankfort Gazette.
Another essential. he said. is for So
rious democratic governments in Aus.
tria Hungary and Germany 10 take y
helm, The reactionarics, he insy :
must be sent to the rear The y
alton. he adds, also calls for the 2
cation OF the Brest- I.itovs' - III
IIusharest peace treaties.
Thus only can peace come, the
count declares.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-09-19
EPIDEMIC At 'cAMP pEvAh.
Five Thousand Soldiers Suffering From
Spanish Influenza,

.Ayre, Mass, Sept. 19-Five thousand
soldiers at Camp Devan were under
treatment today for influenza. Six
deaths occurred over night. Lieut.. Col.
c. c. Mccormack. division surgeon, said
today that the influenza epidemic was
on abe -wane.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-09-19
Influenza at pes Moines.

Des Moines, Sept. 19.-With three
cases of, Spanish influenza in Des
Moines reported to the state board of
health today every effort is being made
to prevent spread of the disease to
Camp Dodge.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-09-19
Mutinous German Boy, Shot.

Amsterdam, Sept. ia large num-
Der Of German recruits, mostly boys OF
IS. refused to entrain for the front at
Aix-la-C Chapelie, according to Les Nou-
velle. which says the soldiers. were or
.dered to fire on the mutineers, OF whom
eight were killed and many wounded ).
It is stated by the newspaper that
the remainder Of the revolving troops
were them driven into t:'eir train like
cattle, but they were firing from the
windows of-the cars as the train drew
out OF the station.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-09-19
CAMP FOR U. s. PRISONERS.
Rastatt Baden Site Designated by Ger
man Officials.

Amsterdam, Sept. 1S.-Rastatt Baden
has been designated by the German
war ministry as the central camp for
American prisoners Of war. The camp
is situated where the Rhine valley
reaches the outer fringes OF the Black
forest at Baden Baden. At present
there are about 1000 Americans in the
camp.
The question Of employing the men
as farm and factory hands is engag-
ing the camp authorities.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-09-19
eol.heviks Defeated on Both

VBoISheVIkO Uofeated Oh both FFonts.
London. Sept. 19.-Bolshevik forces
are retreating on both the northern and
southern fronts according to a Stock
holm dispatch to the Daily Mail. Tho
dispatch says a telegram has been re-
cetyed from MOSCOW stating that the
Csecho- Slovaks still hold tho city Of
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-09-19
HUNS IN ORGANIZED PILLAoE.
Germans Organize Units to Loot Cap
K. tursd Territory.
SH

Germans Organize Units to Loot Cap
tursd Territory.
tBy the Associated Press.l
With the, French Army in France.
Sept is-Efforts to organize pillaging
by the German army and the trans
portatton Of loot appear from official
documents and verified incidents 20
have been much more effective than
the movement Of carrying out the
movement Of legitimate war booty dur
ing the summers occupation.
The sacking OF public buildings and
private residences was done with char
acteristic German thoroughness by
specially detailed squads. Advancing
French armies, however, have found
scissors and elsewhere important
dumps OF munitions which the French
had been obliged to abandon in their
retreat last spring.
An order signed by General Won
MaEwitz and dated May 20. was found
in the pocket Of prisoner. It throws
peculiar light on the subject Of pillag-
ing. After condemning in severe terms
disorganized looting operations by the
soldiers for their personal account, this
document calls attention to the rules
established for organized pillage and
said that the men Of the loot detach-
ment' bearing white arm badges and
special Identification cards. have the
same powers as :nilirary police. 1t
adds:
"The chief of these detachments will
conflscate eatables and drinkables as
well as objects Of current use that are
collected and keep guard over them un-
til the arrival Of the exploiting groups
Quartermasters are authorized to ap-
ply to the use OF their units a portion
of the booty necessary for their i'm
mediate cOnSumpti0n
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-09-19
LABOR. SUPPORTS WILSON PEACE.

INTERNATIONAL Committoo HOoommShdS
American Ideals 20 cenfsrsssos.
London, Sept. 19.--The international
labor committee OF tho interallied
labor conference today submitted Z re-
port recommending that the conferences
subscribe TO the fourteen points ct
peace as set forth by President Wilson
as opposed to policy dictated K ex-
clusively by changes on tho war map.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-09-19
MUNITIoN WORKERS KILLED,
Many Dead and Injured as Result o
ire In Vienna Plant.

AmS,rsam, Sept. 19.-Maany per-
sons have been killed or injured In a
fire in the Woolersdorf ammunition
factory in Vienna, according to an Of
fetal report received here. After the
fire there was a panic among the work
ers in the shell making section of the
factory.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-09-19
HUN FACING
YANKs REMAIN
ON DEFENSIVE
Appear TO Have Accepted
New Situation in st.
Mihiel Region.
TACTICS EMPLOYED
WHOLLY DEFENSIVE

Even Challenges by French and Amer.
lean Patrols Are Refused Unless
Combat 10 inevitable - Prisoners
Claim Retirement From Salient Was
Planned Before Yank Attaek-hun
Soldiers and Civilians Discouraged.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-09-19

London. Sept. 1s.-The British. last
night made further progress in their
drive into the Hindenburg line in the
ST Quentin region. aimed at the en-
circiernent OF that. town.
IN continued advance north OF Pom
.truet they nave reached the outpost
! gsitisas - ~ Hindenburs lns, -
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-13
Montgomery Finds Finol
 Day of Campaign Quiet
By FRED H. GoRMLEy

Montgomery. August 12-(Special) The final day preceding the democratic primary which will be held through out Alabama for the nomination of United States senator, governor. con gressmen. other state offices and coun- ty officers closed without the mud singing and charges which have been thrown during the past few days. The corrupt practice act provides that can didates cannot make charges on the final day of the campaign because the opposition candidates would have no op- portunity to answer the charges
 Advertisements and posters published Monday only contained answers 60 the charges already made. Charles s Teasley. candidate for governor, replied to the charge that he owed the city of Montgomery about s1l, ,oeo in back taxes by declaring that this amount is due by corporation in which he Is only a minority stockholder and that the taxes are now in litigation, the conn pany contending that they are too heavy. Mir. Teasley insisted that he had nothing to do with the operation |of the corporation.
 The final advertisements contained
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-13
MUCH UNEAS|NESS IS EXPRESSED BY
 GERMAN PAPERS
First Serious Defeat of War Occurred Between Somme and Avre, States the
 Deutsches Zeitung

The Hague, August 12.-German news papers are asking pointed questions con- corning reserves in the west and are caustic in their comment. A Berlin dis patch to the Post of Munich complains of the attempts of certain German of fcial circles to conceal the truth from the people. 1t says this has done in calculable harm and is largely respon- sible for the public bitterness. The dis patch adds:
 The same day that General Luden- dorff confessed our strategic plans had failed, Prince Henry of Prussia, in a speech at Hamburg, said the Turkish at tache had just told him he considered the battle on the Marne German victory. So the German public may choose be- tween Ludendorff and the Turkish at tache. It is painful to see private per sons in prominent positions like Prince Henry trying to represent facts in q manner at variance with the truth.
 The Deutches Zeitung of Berlin de- clares: g
 '.The events between the Somme and the Avre constitute the first serious de- feat of the var
 The newspaper attributes the defeat to the weak morale of the troops of Grown Prince Rupprecht of Bavaria, due to the last Reichstag speech of former Foreign Secretary Von Kuehlmann.
 The socialist Vorwaerts sof Berlin calls
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-13
s7he Italian Battle Front
 Official WarFIlr1 at 7rianon

'"The Italian Battle Front" the first official war films of the Italian govern ment which is being shown at the Trianon theatre, were photographed on the firing line under the direction of the supreme general staff. They show that Italy has been able to wage such suc- cessful campaigns against her ancient and inveterate Austrian enemy because she has an enormous army numbering 4.o0o,0 This army is composed of hardy, fearless and never-say-die fighters. The Bersaghiieri, the sAlpini and the Neapoli- tan regiments will compare in brilliance of fighting attaiments with those of any other country now engaged at war.
 The fact Is clearly borne home. after witnessing The Italian Battle Front. Z that Italy is staging one of the most remarkable and inspiring performances in EuropeAone of which they have ev- cry reason to be proud.
 Italy is holding a front which is longer than the French. British and Belgian fronts compined-m than 45O miles, Alone among the allies she is doing most of her fighting on the enemy's soil. She is battling the Austrian army, which is fourth in Europe and numbers third in quality and probably second in equip ment.
 In one single battle Italy lost more men than fell on both sides at Gettys- burg. Among her other exploits may be mentioned the fact that she has taken 100000 prisoners.
 l To sum it all up one might quote the words of F. Alexander Powell, the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-13
VOLUNTEERS PRISON
 RELIEF NOT UNDER
 SALVATION ARMY
Volunteers of America Start Cam paign to Raise Funds for Care of
 Families of Prisoners

The campaign that was started by Capt. and Mrs. E. H. Brooks, to isa funds for tke volunteer prison relief IS under the auspices of the Volunteers ot America and not the Salvation Army as was announced The purpose of the movement is to provide fund to 'c used for the care of the families of DTS :, oners during their confinement in penal institutions, and to help the prisoners to new start in life at the expiration of the prison sentence.
 In this work the league has the in- dorsement of President Wilson, who granted Mrs. Maud Ballington Booth an audience short time ago. at which she explained itc workings to him.
 The league has P home and two large farms in the south, two of the homes being in Birmingham and five in Ala bama. During the year 1917 the league. according to it's annual report, took caro of HOS women and children, served 23,31S meals, secured 5184 days work for women with families and gave assistance to 2221 families.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-13
Hubbard Bros. & Co.'s Letter

New York, August 12.--tSpecial) In response to strong cables our mar ket opened higher but soon sold otf as it appeared that the advance on Saturday had pretty well eiiminated the speculative short interest.
 There was some hedge selling ana at these prices there is q natural hes itancy on the part of both the specula- for and the trade which resulted in quite a severe break during the day, prices at one time being over 100 points down from Saturday. No relief has appeared to the drouth in the south- west and crop advices from that sec tion of the belt are most distressing. z On the other hand. the crop con tinues to do well east of the Missis- slppi. Aside from the technical srua- tion in the market we do not see much chagne in the general outlook. It is reported the New England mills have been requested to obtain their requirements to April l before Noveni- ber i. but we do not see that this report. if correct, has had any influ- ence on today's market Hubbard Rros & Co ts
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-13
CHARLES RAY AT THE
 COLONIAL THEATRE

After witnessing "A Nine O'Clock Town" featuring Charles Ray. which is being shown at the Colonial theatre today and tomorrow. one forms the idea that methods in small town store and 8 city emporium may be consolidated if you know, how to do it. This picture is pronounced one of the best vehicles in which MT. Ray has heen seen in sometime, and the manner in which he depicts the char acter of young man who has ideas of his own. instills new life into the big store of the small town is one of the funniest ideas that has been intro duced into motion picture in many months and is sure cure for the blues
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-13
ID
 HOLD BEAT MEETING.


 Jefferson county republicans will hold mass meetings in each of the 45 precincts oe the county today, at which delegates to the county convention, called for next Saturday, August 1T. will be se- lected At the county convention as full county ticket. it is announced. will be nominated.
 At the precinct meetfngs today dele gates will also be selected to represent the precincts in congressional conven- tioH to be held next Saturday, immedi- ately after the county convention ad- journs The same delegates will proba- bly represent the precincts in both con- ventions.
 Republican leaders say that some one of their prominent men will be nom mated for Congress and that an aggres- sive campaign will be made for his cleo ton. The name of T. H. Aldrich has been mentioned in that connection, but he declined to discuss the matter when 1t was mentioned to him.
 The county convention will select dele gates to the state convention. which meets in Birmingham on August 8. at which a complete state ticket will be nominated.
 National Republican Chairman Will N. Hayes of Indiana will attend the state convention and make an address.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-13

direct appeals for votes without charges and counter-charges. The greatest in- terest in the election is manifested in the governors race, the contest for members of the legislature who will ratify or reject the prohibition amend ment and the contest for Congress in the Ninth district.
 Final statements of the five candi- dates for governor E. Kilby, Charles B Teasley, John Fl. Wallace, Jr., William W. Brandon and John Purifoy- declared that they would receive the nomination. No individual has attempt ed to say what will be the result of the election. It is the first time ir many years that someone has not att tempted to read the political future Of the c0ntending candidates.
 Business was suspended at the capi- tol Monday and practically all state officials went to their homes to vote Governor Henderson will cast his vott at Troy. Attorney General r. Lloyc
 Tate will vote at Wetumpka. Joh' Purifoy. secretary of state. and candi- date for governor, will vote here. M IC. Allgood, state auditor. and candidate for commissioner of agriculture, will vote at Oneonta Spright Dowell. un- opposed candidate for superintendent of education, will vote at Birmingham.