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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-03-08
u-HoAT MENACE WAVES.
Record For December Shows More
Hun Boats Destroyed Than Built.

Record For December Shows More
Hun Boats Destroyed Than Built.
Washington, March S.-More subma-
Wines were destroyed by the allies and
IAmerican naval forces in December
Bkhan Germany was able to build during
Cbhat month, according to information
reaching Warrington. This fact devel-
Fbped Thursday in discussions of the
|etatement made to parliament We'd
lLesdey by Sir Eric Geddes first lord
|6f the British admiralty, that the sub
marines were being checked. 1t is be-
Viewed, however that the anti-subma-
ktine campaign has proved so effective
8that increased efforts this spring will
Zee steady decrease in the number Of
available to prey on allied
land American shipping.
American naval officers appeared to
(tHe satisfied that the weapons with
which they expect to crush the subma-
Urine menace are eforthcoming.
Vice Admiral Sims destroyer forces
|Have constitutedr only the advance
|9uard of what the American navy
|pjAns to furnish for the fight. Even
With that limited aid, the allied navles
5vave hsid the enemy and are now de-
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-03-08
STOCKS OF WHEAT
LARGER THAN IN 1917

Farmers Hold 1852, 900 Bushels More
Than Year Aso-corn Holdings
Second Largest on Record, Exceeded
Only by Stock Of 1906.
Washington, March s.--Grain in
farmers hands on March /, as an
nounced today by the department OF
agriculture was:
Corn, i.292, ,s05, 900 bushels, or 400
per cent of the 1917 crop.
Wheat, 111,272,000 bushels or Ill
per cent.
Oats, 595195, 900 bushels, or 37.5 per
cent.
Barley, 43, 4o4 900 bushels, or EOS per
cent.
The percentage Of the crop which
will be shipped out of the counties
where grown was announced as fol-
lows:
Corn, 219 per cent: wheat, 51.2: oats.
80; barley, ass About sos per cent
or 1,9o4,723 bushels of the 1917 corn
crop is reported as merchantable.
Stock Of corn on farms by important
states include: Iowa, 151,959,0O0 bush
els.
Stocks Of wheat were larger by 1o,-
s22,0 900 bushels than they were last
year at this time, while stocks OF corn
in farmers hands were exceeded only
by the holdings of 1906A
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-03-08
Bombs Dropped on Res
idential Section OF City,
Destroying Homes.
ELEVEN KILLED,
FORTY.SIX HURT
German Airmen Ttke Advantage Of
Northern Lights and Find way to
PopuIous Portions of English Cap
itai-Bomhs Dropped SquareIy on
Several Three Story Brick Residen-
ces-Raid Unlocked For.

London, March S. Seven or eight
German airplanes made raid over
England last night. One of them
reached London and dropped bombs in
OF the city.
Eleven persons were killed and for
ty-six were injured in London accord
ing to latest police reports. 1t is fear
ed that an additional six bodies are in
the ruins of wrecked houses. The
statement adds:
Last nights raid was carried out
by seven or eight airplanes. One reach
ed London and dropped bombs in the
northwest and southwest districts An
other raider proceeded southwark and
dropped bombs in the northern dis
trict. Several houses were demolished.
"The raid demonstrated that the
German raiders no longer depend on
moonlight nights There was no moon
last night. Londoners were taken by
surprise when the warning signal was
sounded. The theaters were just clos
ing but the streets were soon cleared.
For time the gun fire was heavy"
Private Houses Destroyed.
The latest official report today says:
THE latest police reports state that
eleven were killed and forty six injured
in last nights airplane raid. !. 1t Is
feared that in addition to the above.
six bodies are still buried in the wreck
age of houses. All the casualties oc-
Cured in London"
Several persons were killed by the
destruction of private houses in north
eastern London. The house of
vicar was partially wrecked, but the
constable and had left the house before
the explosion came. He worked thru
out the night assisting the wounded
and homeless neighbors.
Aviators Aim Deadly.
Tho greatest damage in London was
inflicted in the northwestern section.
where four bombs demolished several
houses. All the damage and causal-
ties in this district were confined to
two parallel streets.
A single raider appeared over this
area. Hundreds of persons were just
preparing to desert their homes most
of which are three, story buildings, for
the more substantial shelters of two
near by subways when the bombs be-
gan to fall.
The first bomb made n square hit
on three story dwelling Of concrete
and brick. crushing thru two hooR
before it exploded. While the police
and volunteers were busy three more
bombs fell near by in quick succession.
Ambulances arrived speedily and the
rescuers worked effectively under the
anti-aircraft barrage.
There was remarkable display OF
the northern lights last night and 1t
was believed this condition afforded
the enemy an opportunity to work
more effectively than under a moon
iisft sky. 4
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-03-08
Teutons Complete,
Preparations For
Great Offensive

-
Washington, March s.-Italian Of
ficial dispatches today transmitting
reliable dispatches from Switzerland
say it is evident the central powers
have completed their military prepara :
tion "and that the beginning of the
offensive against the allies is immin-
ent"
Everything indicates that the offen-
sive against the French and British
will be simultaneous with the drive
of the Austrians against the Italian
front" Strong continSents still are
moving to the latter front.
The Austrian press repeats to it's
own people that the Italians are weak
and that their offensive against Italy
being surely successful, peace will be
concluded in the near future.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-03-08
Would FurIoush Farmers.

Washington. March s:-Furloughs for
farmers and other men needed in non
military pursuits necessary to the war
was authorized today in senate bill
with approval of the war department.
The purpose Of the amendment is to-
exempt so far as possible registrants
who may be used on farms. This is in
line with the policy to increase the
country's food production.
A house amendment protects the
soldier from being furloughed and
forced to work against his will. BY
It's provisions such furlough may be
granted only on application Of the man
himself. - ~ = 81
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-03-08
German Socialist. ni..,+i.t;.d

Amsterdam. March s.-Commenting
on the outcome Of the Brest-Litovsk
conference, at which peace with the
Russians was concluded, the socialist
newspaper Vorwaerts says:
Peace was concluded but the dele
gates parted with feelings Of deadly
enmfty. The German workmen do not
stand behind Won Rosenberg assistant
to Secretary Won Kuehlmanu and
chairman Of the second Brest- Litovsk
conference) for the policy for which he
stands. Let us therefore face the facts
and frankly declare that In this peace
the success which was sought has been
denied to socialism,"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-03-08
Chin. Permits Food Exports.

Peking, Feb. .-[Delayedl = An
has been arrived at between
the consular corps here, railroad off,
cials and the Chinese customs service
to permit the export Of foodstuffs by
wa yof Irkutsk and Vladivostock and
also for the shipment Of Manchurian
goods to the allied countries.
It is reported that the bolsheviki
have ordered all workmen in Siberia to
mobilize for the front The bourgeois
have been ordered to build defenses. or
work in towns.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-03-08
Form New Cavalry Regiments.

Washington, March S.-Organization
OF five more regiments of cavalry, in
accordance with recommendations
from General Pershing, have been or
dered by the war department. The new
regiments will be organized at Fort
Douglas, Utah; Fort Sam Houston,
Tex; Fort Ethan Allen. Vermont; Fort
Riley, Kan; and Fort Meyer, Va. One
squadron of cavalry is to be organlzec
at Fort Sheridan. III.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-03-08

Washington, March S.-The interest
rate on loans to allies has been raised
from ~ to 5 per cent, because of an
increase in the rate on certificates of
Indebtedness.
Since it now costs the United States
government more to borrow money
from the American people Secretary
McAdoo decided it was necessary for
the United States to charge more TO
the allies for loans. Credits to the
allies now amount to s4,743.400.000.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-03-08

stroying one out of every four or five
German U-boats that put to sea.
Now Americas real contribution to
the naval warfare is about to be felt
With every passing week the strength
of the force will grow for it is en-
bodied in the most extensive con-
struction program ever undertaken
for the navy of any power.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-03-08
British casuIties pecrease.

London, March For the first week
of March British casualties were 3,345
the lowest of any were for several
months. The official reports for the
week ending today follows;
Killed or died Of wounds: Officers
So. men 62s. 4.
Wounded or missing: Officers. 17s;
men, 2,473.
1.-THE lowest previous week for sew
eral months was the last week in Feb
ruary in which there were 1871 cas-
ualties. The total casualties for Feb
ruary were 1861
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-03-08
Kai.er's Pre.s Bureau su,x

Amsterdam, March s. In reply to
concentrations from Phillip Heineck-
en-, director Of the North German
Lloyd Steamship line. Emperor Will
liam has sent the following telegram
The German sword is our best
weapon for protection. With Gods
help 1t will bring us peace in the west
and indeed the, peace which, after
much distress and many troubles, the
German people need for happy
future"
The emperor in lengthy message
to the vice president Of the reichstag
said:
THE complete victory fills me with
gratitude. 1t permits us to live again
one of those great moments in which
we may reverently admire Gods hand
in history.
"The heroic deeds of our troops and
the wonderful achievements Of those
at home have their roots in moral
forces which have been incalculated in
our people in a hard school,"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-03-08
n.,;.h Rr;oade Deserts.

4 washington, March S.-Dificultles
- Ing met, by the central powers IN
assimilating the recalcitrant factions
= Russia were indicated today by a
statement to the state department that
4 Polish brigadeNin the service OF Aus
Eria has deserted from the main COM
lmand., The reason was said to be dis-
over the peace treaty
Evith the Ukraine. The brigade now
~ somewhere in Bessarabia, apparent
~ acting independently.
American Consul Summers. under
!aate OF March 6, reported from Moscow
|that the anarchist movement there IS
becoming stronger and there is general
over, the peace terms
}Russia has been forced to agree to.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-03-08
TO RUN AGAINST HAuGEN.
w. G. Shaffer. New Hampton Banker.
Candidate For Congress.

New Hampton. March s.-W. G. Shaf-
fer, banker, business man and long
time resident OF New Hampton, has
announced himself as in the race for
the republican nomination as repre-
sentative In congress from the Fourth
congressional district.
w G. Shaffer was born on q farm in
Chickasaw county. Iowa, fifty-Seven
years ago.As young man he was both
n farmer and school teacher. Later
he became engaged in the banking
business at New Hampton. Town, the
bank which organized being Known rs
the Chickasaw County Bank. In 1905
1t was Incorporated and named the
Second National Bank.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-03-08
Peace Treaty With Roumania.

Amsterdam, March 8.-Explanation
|of the preliminary peace treaty with
|Rounaania is made in statement is
SIZED to the Austrian press at Vienna.
It says that Dobrudja was transferred
|to the central powers in order to make
the decision for Roumania.
p The frontier adjustments in Tran
sylvania in general mean the protec-
ltion Of the iron fields and the petro-
lzeni mines as well as precautions
against fresh surprise attacks. The
h1ew frontier. however, will not go
deeply into Roumania- The economic
demands relate principally to petro-
lleum products.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-03-08
Would Avenae Brothers Death.

Cedar Rapids. March S.-Roy Pelly,
brother Of Clyde Pelly. officially report
ed as among the missing from the
Tuscania. is so anxious to get a chance
to avenge his brother that he could
not wait to be called for the draft but
has enlisted. Pelly was in the draft
IN Minnesota but was not called with
the first contingent Yesterday he re-
ceived release from the Minnesota
draft and today enlisted III the army.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-03-08
MAGAZINE ISSUE SUPPRESSED.
March Number Of Metropolitan Barred
From United States Mails.

March Number Of Metropolitan Barred
From United States Mails.
Washington, March S.-For publica-
tion of an article entitled rs America
Honest?" by William Hard, the March
issue Of the Metropolitan Magazine
the rampantly pro-wa and anti-Ger-
man periodical Of which Theodore
Roosevelt is contributing editor, was
excluded from the mails.
The order was not issued, however,
until domestic. but possibly not foreign
circulation Of the number had been
completed but the editor was warned
that the April number might be entire
ly excluded from the mails if objection
is found to it's contents.
The department Of justice is now
studying Mr.. Hard's article to deter
mine whether there is ground for pros
ecution of anybody for anything con-
trary to the provisions Of the espionage
act.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-03-08

Turkey subscribes Self. Determination.
Amsterdam, March S.-Enver Pasfa,
in an address to the Turkish chamber,
according to Constantinople dispatch,
said the bolsheviki had proclaimed
that self determination was the right
of all peoples and that the Turkish
government would not fail to, recog-
.nize autonomous governments estab-
lished in the caucasus.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-03-08
DEMOCRATS NOT TO
OPPOSE KENYON
Party Leaders Virtually Agreed That
No Candidate Wilt Be- Manned For
United States senator-kenyon Has
Supported War Program.

Des Moines,, March S.-Democratic
leaders of Iowa, following their con-
ference here yesterday, have virtually
agreed there should be no party candi-
date in the field against Senator Ken
yon, whose term expires next year.
Senator Kenyon, they said, had sup
ported the president in legislation
necessary for the conduct Of. the war.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-03-08
MUCH WHEAT ON FARMS
Snow Says 100000 Bushels Renal


Snow Says 100000 Bushels Remain
in Growers Cribs.
Chicago,~March s.-According to an
estimate ,sued by B. W. Snow, Of the
Bartlett Frazier Company Chicago,
1914 per cent Of the last United States
wheat crop ren,aines 6n the farms on
March 1. This amounted to 133,o00,ooo
bushels, based IN :Ne Snow crop esti-
mate, or 12o oao, ,oco on the government
estimate.
Am,unt cr eern on me farm. .ccord-
irg to Shows March I estimate. was
44.3 per cent, or 1,454,neo.Noo, and oats
1914 per cent, or 634,oo0,0oo bushels.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-03-08

NEWS OF THE DAY
T.-R. BULLETIN
The Weather.

Tho Weather.
Sunrises March ar s "a. sets at s:bs.
Iowa--Unsettied tonight and Satur-
day: probably rain in north and south
portions. colder Saturday and in north
west portion tonight.
Range Of temperature at Marshall
town: Thursday. 40 and 20; Wednes-
day, 80 and 10: March Z. 1917, AZ and
25. At this morning. 80: yesterday. IS,
PAGE ONE.
Telesraphio News:
Son of Kaiser to Rule Finland.
German Peace Club Working Over
time.
Russians Hit Back at Invaders.
Air Raid over London Kills Many
Palmer Would Break Grip OF Hun
Kultur.
German May Attack American
Sector.
PAGES TWO AND THREE.
Iowa News:
Ames to Train Boys For War Work.
Democrats Believe Porter VIII Ac-
cept
Women Pledge Aid in War Work.
Adams Pro German Letter Starts
War Newsf
PAGE FOUR.
War News and Comment:
Camp Dodge Men Not to France TIL
Fall
Interned Germans to Build Roads.
PAGE SIX.
Editorial:
Where Do They Go From There!
He Had Been Too Busy"
In the Gubernatorial Stakes.
Red Cross Home Service
Topics and Iowa Opionion.
PAGES FIVE, SEVEN, EIGHT,
NINE, TEN, ELEVEN.
City News:
Drainage Project Declared Feasible.
Tama County Also Interested.
Fine Gift For "Y" If Debts Are Paid.
-Eell Not Lewis: Wanted For An
other Alleged Crime.
Important Case to BE Heard.
PAGE TWELVE.
Market and Generals
Ideal Weather Eases Corn.
Oats Prices Harden.
Cattle Weak.
Hogs Sell Lower
Rye Hits SO.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-03-08
Statistics of Last Two Years.

Washington. March s.-Much interest
centered in the department of agrlcul-
ture's grain report today. The guam
tity of wheat in farmers hands was ex-
pected to be much lower than in other
years. in view of the pressing demand
for that cereal to send to the allies
Corn of the 1916 crop. March /, last
year amounted TO 82,303, 900 bushels,
or 3O.5 per cent of the crop, and of the
1915 crop. 1116,559 bushels. or 1873 per
cent was on farms March I. 1916, About
17.s per cent of the 1916 crop was ship
ped out of the counties where grown
and 1877 per cent of the 1915 crop so
shipped The proportion of the 1915
crop merchantablc was 2,154, 4,4s7 900
bushels, or s3.9 per cent. and OF the
1915 crop 2.127.965,0oo bushels, or III
per cent.
Wheat of the 1916 crop on IA rms
March /. 1917. amounted to 10o,65o, 900
bushels, or 1873 per cent OF the crop.
and of the 1915 crop 244,44S000 bushels.
or 23S per cent was on farms March l.,
1916. About 5s.7 per cent OF the 1915
crop was shipped out of the counties
where grown. and GIT per cent of the
1915 crop was 80 shipped.
Oats of the 1916 crop on.farms March
I. 1917, amounted to 394.211 900 bushels,
or 31.5 per cent OF the crop. and OF the
1915 crop 59S,14s,000 bushels, or 3s.6
per cent remained on farms March J..
1916. About 2s.A per cent Of tho 1916
crop was shipped out Of the counties
where grown and 3o1 per cent OF the
1915 crop was so shipped.
Barley Of the 1916 crop on farms
March I, 1917. amounted to 33,244,oo0
bushels. or 1872 per cent of the crop.
and of the 1915 crop 5s.301 900 bushels.
or 25.5 per cent Of the crop. was on
farms March /. 1916. About 43.5 per
cent OF the 1916 crop was shipped out
OF the counties where grown. and 1872
per cent of the 1915 crop was SO shipped.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-03-08
On the Italian Front.

Rome, March THE Italian war Of
fee issued the following statement to-
day:
all infantry action and greatly min
imized all artillery action. Our artillery
fired on enemy troops in the Valbrenta
and iii the region of Col Della Beretta.
Reciprocal bursts. Of fire occurred in
Val Lagarina and in the plain south
of Ponta di Piave.'
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-03-08
!. Artillery Ffuhtino Heavy.

Paris, March 1.-THE Artillery fight
ing was rather heavy on the right bank
Of the Meuse north of hill 244. (verdun
front) and at some points in the
Woevre,' says tonights war office
statement. There was no. infantry
fighting"
"On Marc1 6 four German airplanes
were brought down by our aviators.
Our bombing squadrons dropped more
than thirteen tons OF explosives on
enemy railway stations.
Macedonian front: Heavy artillery
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-03-08
: Commons Votes War Credit.

London, March S.-The house Of
commons late last night agreed unani-
mously to the vote Of credit Of 100000
pounds moved yesterday by the chan
cellor of the eXchequer. This brings
the total credit for the war to 6,s42, 2,O00,-
900 pounds.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-03-08
British Shipping Conditions.

London, Feb /. 20.-(By mail.)-Sir
Leo Chiosza Money, parliamentary sec
retary and shipping controller, de-
clared in the house Of commons yes
terday that 200 British built merchant
vessels Of 1000 tons or over were com
pleted last year. They aggregate L.
067,696 tons.
The net loss Of British vessels Of L.
900 tons and over during 1917 was 59s.
involving loss Of 20 per cent COM
pared with 1916. The actual cargoes
imported, however, was only about
per cent less.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-03-08
WILL CANVASS PETITIONS.
Chicago Liquor interests Gain Point
In Saloon FIGHT

Chicago. March 8. Chicago liquor
interests obtained victory today when
the board Of election commissioners de-
cided that the board has the power to
investigate the validity of certain sig
natures on petitions to put the liquor
issue up to the voters of Chicago at
the April elections.
!, According to the drys the time con-
,sumed by the board in this investiga :
tion will hamper their campaign to run
the saloons out Of the city.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-03-08
Report Alien Draft rr..ti.. Bill.

Washington. March s.--By unani-
nous vote a report on the administra-
tion's bill to effect alien draft treaties,
Including those with Great Britain and
Canada already signed. by ordering the
registration of such aliens. was ordered
today by the senate military commit
!
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-03-08
~. ~ covernmentaJ Forn,.

Sioux City, March s,--Sioux City Is
voting today on the proposition OF 60
ing back to the aldermanic plan or
retain the commission plan, which has
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-03-08
study of cerman Dj.eontlnued

Alton. H., March S.-The board OF
education last night voted to discon-
tinue the teaching Of German in the
high school after the current semester.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-03-08
MYSTERY SURROUNDS DEATH.
Body Of South Dakota Resort Keeper
Found in River.

Special to Times Republican.
Sioux City, March S.-Mystery sur
rounds the death Of Fred Cable. owner
of an amusement resort on the South
Dakota side of the Sioux river, whose
body was taken out of twenty feet Of
water in the river late yesterday.
1t was at first thought he had been
accidentally drowned when he fell in
the river during the afternoon, but an
examination disclosed the fact that there
was no water in the lungs and there
was a wound on the head.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-03-08
No Separate Peace For Montenegro.

No Separate Peace For Montenegro.
London, March s.-Niko Haidouko-,
witch, Montenegran minister Of war
and interior. who now is in London, in
a letter TO the Daily Chronicle denies
Montenegro will make a separate
peace with the central powers. He
says:
The. offer was put forward by the
central powers and was refused with
contempt"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-03-08
JAPAN TO ACCEPT
AID OF CHINESE

Would Welcome Cooperation Of Sister
Nation in Event Extreme Measures
Are Necessary in. siberia-Demon-
stration Of unssltishness.
London, March s.-Japan, according
to a dispatch from Tien Tsin to the
Daily Mail, is reported to have inti-
mated that she would welcome Chinese
CO. operation in the event that extreme
measures were necessary in Siberia,
thus desiring to demonstrate her un-
selfishness. The Chinese government.
it is added. has obtained documentary
proof that German officers have made
offers to Russian revolutionary leaders
if they would cause trouble.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-03-08

fighting occurred in the region Of Lake
Dorain and the Yogar north OF Luna
rica and the Gerna bend"