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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-02-12
Au.trians Attaek It.Ilan..

Berlin. Feb. 12.-After . day Of live
ly artillery FIRE on the Sstte Communi
plateau on the Italian front, the Aus
trians attacked south Of Sasso Rosso
clearing supporting positions and cap
turing nearly $50 prisoners. army
headquarters announced today. The
statement reads:
italian front: There was lively mr.
ing all day on the Sette Communi
plateau. The Austro- o-iHungarian at
tackled and cleared enemy support
positions on the southern slopes Of
Sasso Rosso, capturing six officers and
ITO men,
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Raid. on British Front.

London. Feb. IA hostile raiding
party attacked one of our posts last
night northeast of Epeby but was
driven of by our fire." the war office
reports. Yesterday evening Man
chester troops successfully raided
German trenches west Of IaiBassee.
Many casualties were inflicted on the
enemy at slight cost to ourselves, and
seven prisoners and a machine gun
were captured"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-02-12
PARLIAMENT REcoNvENEs.
King George in Speech stys War Has
Reached Critical Stage.

Heach0o CrltIcAi stage.
London. Feb. 12.-1n his speech at
the opening Of parliament today King
George said the struggle had reached
the critical stage which demanded
more than. ever tho full use Of the
country's energy and resources.
Until recognition is offered on which
an honorable peace can be concluded
the king declared it is the duty Of the
British to prosecute the war with all
the vigor they possess.
Members Of both houses assembled
today for the eighth sitting Of the
longest session in modern times. The
session Is expected to be the last.
King George was accompanied by
the queen and the Prince Of Wales.
who is on leave from the Italian front.
and he performed the opening cere-
mony at noon in the absence Of some
Of the customary spectacular features.
Text Of Speech.
Following Is the kings speech:
MY lords and gentlemen: The ne
cessities Of war render 1t imperative
for me after but brief interval to
summon you again to your delibera-
tions The aims for which I and my
allies are contending were recently set
forth by my government in a state
ment which received the emphatic ap-
proval Of my peoples thruort the en-
pire and provided fair basis for set
tlement of the present struggle and re-
establishment of national right and in
ternational peace in the future.
THE German government has ignor-
ed our just demands and it should
make restitution for the wrongs COM
mitted and furnish guarantees against
their repitition.
Its spokesman refuse any obliga-
tions for themselves while denying
rightful liberties to others. Until re-
cognition Is offered for the principles
on which an honorable peace can be
secured It Is our duty to prosecute
the war with all the vigor we possess.
II have confidence that my troops in
corporation with my allies will con-
tinue to display the same heroic cour-
age that has already frustrated So
many Of the enemy's designs and will
insure the ultimate triumph Of the
righteous cause, 4:.7 ~ ~
n have summoned sdrspresentatives OF
my do,ninions TO q further session Of
the imperial var cabinet that again I
may receive their advice on the ques-
tions Of moment affecting the interests
of the empire.
Gentlemen Of the commons. you will
be asked to make provision for the
competent services and for the stabili-
ty of the national finance.
MY lords and gentlemen. the strug-
gle in which we are engaged has reach
ed critical stage and demands more
than ever all, our energies and resource
es. pray that the Almighty may be-
stow his blessings on your labors.'
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FLOOD At = .clNNATI.
Ice Gorge Threatens Lower Part o.
City-l oxIanda Alreadv Coward

Ice Gorge Threatens Lower Part OF
Cty-lowlands Already Covered.
Cincinnati, Feb. l2.-With the river
showing a stage OF sos feet early to-
day and continuing to rise at the rate
Of 2 OF foot an hour. rlvermen con-
tend that only the breaking Of tho Ice
gorge below this city can save II from
a food The United States weather
forecaster has announced that the
water will go above sixty Ave feet II
the dam holds and will inundate large
areas. The lowlands OF Cincinnati are
under water.
Real flood conditions existed today
In this vicinity. The waters Of the
Ohio river have invaded the lowlan Dis
OF the city proper, as well as in Cum
mlnsvllle. the east end and Riverside
and at both Newport and Covington.
KY. Many families who only few
days ago returned to their homes from
which the high waters had receded
are again being driven out. Ice gorges
above this city at Manchester, O., and
elsewhere have given way and much
ice Is expected to reach here soon.
A telephone mssage from Aurora
says Aurora Is under water and 1000
persons have had to fee from their
homes. The Same conditions are re-
ported from Lawrenceburg. Ind.
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TEDDY FAIRLY COMFORTABLE.

Resting Easier Than During Past
Twenty-four Hours.
New York, Feb. l2.-Theodore Roose-
welt passed fairly comfortable night
and he was resting easier this morn
Ing. It was stated this morning at the
Roosevelt hospital.
A bulletin issued at noon says:
Colonel Roosevelt had a comfortable
night and his condition is improving.
His temperature ana pulse are normal" /"
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Munich Jealou. Of Berlin.

Amsterdam, Feb. 19.-Jealous OF
Berlin's possession Of a British tank,
Bavaria u demanding that Munich
must have tank like the one on ex-
hibition In the Prussian capital. To
this demand the Neustr Nachrichtcn
Of Munich adds !:
I'VE want one In good condition,
too. because the people Of Munich
will not be satisfied unless they can
see the wheels go round"
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Released Disabled Prisoners.

Amsterdam. Feb. 12.-German and
Russian delegates at Petrograd, ac-
cording to a dispatch from Berlin,
have signed an agreement calling for
the earliest possible repatriation OF
prisoners Of war unflt for military SER
vice. Owing to transportation dif1i-
cultles in Russia considerable delays
ARE expected.
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In Philad0iphia,

Philadelphia. Feb. l2.-The anniver-
sary Of the birth OF Lincoln made
doubly impressive because Of the strug-
gle for world emancipation. was OBJ
served with appropriate ceremonies in
Philadelphia.
Lncoln's dedcatory address was
read in public schools.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-02-12
CAODOCk is WILLING.
Offers to Meet Steeker in Return Match
For Championship.

Omaha. Feb. l2.--Earl Caddock will
be only too glad to give Joe Stecker a
return match this summer" declared
Jean Melady, manager OF the heavy
weight champion. You tell Stecker,
he said to newspaper men. that we
will be tickled to death to wrestle him.
We would like to arrange to have the
match held out OF doors so that every
ono can see 1t.
Melady said Des Moines or Omaha
undoubtedly would be the scene Of the
big event.
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eolshevists in Finland Beaten.

Stockholm, Feb. 12.-The Red Guard
Of Finland. which attempted to over
throw the government, Is reported by
the Dagens Nyheter to have asked
General Mannerheim, leader OF the
White Guard, which is supporting the
government, to consider peace nego-
tiations.
Refugees from j Helsingfors report
that two of the Red Guard leaders
have been shot by the White Guard.
They are M. Hapalinen, minister OF
the interior in the revolutionary cab
met, and M. Sirola, foreign minister.
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Nav Aholi.h he,tIess Monday

Washington. Feb. 12.-Fuel Admin
istrator Garfield is expected to rescind
tonight the heatless Monday order. At
a conference with Director General
McAdoo he was convinced that the
railroad embargo would serve better.
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AERIAL MAIL SERVICE PLANNED.
Postoffice Department Calls For Bids
on Necessary Machines.

Washington, Feb. tablishment
Of an aerial mail service between
Washington, New York and Philadel-
phia the coming summer was indicated
today when the postofflce department
called for bids on machines for that
service.
The service will begin with one
round trip day and later may be ex
panded The airplanes are to be de-
livered not later than April 25.
1T ls not the purpose OF the post
office to make this an experimental
service" Postmaster General Burleson
announced. Its practicability is to be
established before the route Is estab-
lished"
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South pays Tribute,

Petersburg, Va, Feb. 12.-What Is
said to be the first participation Of a
southern legislature in the observance
of Lincoln's birthday took place today
when members Of the Virginia general
assembly attended exercises at Camp
Lee, conducted by soldiers from Vir-
ginia.
The Virginia brigade observed the
day in returning the compliment re-
Gently paid the memory OF General
Lee by Pennsylvania troops, on jan
10, at Camp Lee.
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Kaiser to Take Cure.

London, Feb. 412.-Emperor Will
liam's ,personal headquarters are to
be transferred to Spa. the Belgian
watering place near the Prussian from
tier, according to statements In the
German press, says an Exchange Te1e-
graph correspondent at Amesterdam.
The emperor will take tae cure there
for short time, tits said.
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caneraJ Barnett 70

General Barnett TO 30 Rsappointed.
Washington, Feb 12.-Major General
Barnett, commander Of the marine
corps whose term is about to expire,
will ,be reappointed, 1t was announced
| today. ..
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soId;.r. Hold Memorial Services.

Camp Lee. Petersburg, Va. Feb. ~.
Virginia troops Of the Eighth divi-
sion here today held Lincoln memorial
services. The celebration closed with
singing Of national airs and the camp
fayorite God Save Kaiser Bill"
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ENLIST FOR SHIP WORK.
Moro Than 1000 Chioasoans Enlist
1heir Services.

Chicago. Feb. l2.~-Clerks OF the
civilian personnel committee Of the
state council of defense, in charge OF
the enlistment OF volunteers for ship
yard work, are swamped with work
caused by the large number Of enlist
ments. More than 1000 Chicago men
offered their services yesterday and
reports thruout the state show heavy
enlistments In all sections.
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In Chicago.

Chicago. Feb. 12.-Lincor birth
day was generally obse' here by
exercises in the public = ols and by
meetings under the o s les Of clu BIS
and societies. -
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Paris, Feb. 1.-THE night was
marked by great activity on the part
OF French detachments." says today's
official statement. North Of Ailette a
bold raid carried out in the vicinity
OF Bouconville enabled the French to
bring back twenty prisoners and two
machine guns. In the Woevre the
French made several successful incur
sions into the German lines. West Of
Renenauville. 252 Germans were cap
tured.
AFTER Q lively bombardment three
German detachments attempted to ap-
proach the French lines between
Bezonvaux and Fosses wood, but were
checked by French fire. which inflicted
losses on the enemy
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PASSPORTS FOR MISS sLocUM.
Chicago Singer Virtually Held Priso ner
Permitted to Leave Berlin

20 ICUVV oC'
Chicago, Feb. 12.-Miss Blanche Slo-
cum. Of Chicago n grand opera singer,
who has been virtually held a prisoner
for several months, finally has sue
ceeded IN obtaining passports. her
father, E. B. Slocum. was advised to-
day. The message came from the
American consul general at Zurich.
Switzerland. She had been studying
music In Berlin four years.
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SHOOTS WIFE; KILLS SELF.

crazsd With Drink, Jealous Husband
Commits Double Murder.
Special to Tines Republican.
Sioux City, Feb. l2--Crazed with
drink and infuriated at finding his wife
living here with another man.. Leroy
Curtis, aged 2s, OF Columbus. Neb.. la,e
yesterday shot his wife. Mrs. Mary
Curtis. dressmaker, killing her in
stantly, and then turned the gun on
himself. He died two hours later. Tho
woman's 1O-year- -old son by a previous
marriage. living with her here. was
out of the room at the time Of the
shooting.
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The Weather.

Sun rises Feb. 13 at 7:01: sets at 6:29.
Iowa--Fair tonight, slightly colder
in east. portion; Wednesday partly
cloudy. probably becoming unsstdsd.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-02-12

Cedar Rapids Feb. 12.-vladek Zby-
sako defeated Bob Manasoff. the "ter-
rible Turks" In straight falls here last
night, the first in fifteen minutes on q
head scissors and wrist lock and tho
second In eIsht minutes on a wrist
1onl,
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,ow.n Die, At Camp Grant.

Rockford, ILL.,, Feb. 12.--Private Glen
II. Davis died at Camp Grant base hos
pital last night OF pneumonia, He was
% years old. single, and his home was
In Centerville, Iowa.
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r..;W Roerd Member NAMED.

washington. Feb. l2.--Thomas W.
Pare, Of Virginia. was nominated to-
day by President Wilson to be mem
Dor Of the tariff board.
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JUDGE BAKER STOPS
SEARCH OF VAULTS

to Henry vssdsr, Counsel For Swift
4 Co., Until After March 1-Holds
Case 10 Review wabls.
Chicago; Feb. 12.-Judge Francis E.
Baker. Of the United States circuit
court Of appeals. today granted a writ
|of error and supsrcsdus to Henry
Veeder. general counsel for Swift &
Co, which will prevent the government
from making further search Of Weed
ers vault. alleged to have been used
in commission Of felonies, until after
March ].
Attorneys for the government made
. vigorous fight to prevent the appear
OF the case. District Attorney Cline
and his assistants argued that the case
wasAnot 9 proper one for appeal under
the circumstances. Judge Baker held
the case was renewable.
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IOWA SOLDIER BOY DIES.
George D. Luekey, Of Vinton, Victim Of
Pneumonia at Jefferson Barracks.

Special to Times Republican.
Iowa City, Feb. ia telegram from
Jefferson Barracks, ST. Louis, an
nounces the death Of George D. Luckey.
Iowa University student. member Of
the medical department In war service.
from pneumonia. He became suddenly
worse after fortnight's illness when
seemingly recovering. He was a son Of
DR.. ]. e. Luckey, Of Vinton.
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Activities Indicate Attack Is
Scheduled For the
Near Future. ~ I,
RAIDS NUMEROUS;
BIG GUNS ACTIVE
Again Take Offensive
Against italians But Are Held in
Cheek-Fail to Reeapture Positions
HsesntIy Lost-kins George Opens
Parliamsnt-Admits Greatest Crisis
Of War 10 at Hand.

On the western front whore tho
Germans are massing forces for
the great drive on the entente
troops, there ars indications Of
soms move toward the great at
tack in tho near future.
The British are confident, the
prspondsranes Of mon and guns
still being with tho allies.
Raids are more frequent and tho
artillery activity 10 becoming moro
violent.
In an attack in Caurieres woods,
northeast Of verdun, tho Freneh
.rspulsed the Germans with losses.
On thS italian front the Aus
trians have failed in attempts
asainA the positions west of the
Brenta, captured recently by the
Italians.
Announcement Of Ameriea's pur-
pose to smancipate the world from
the mastery Of selfish groups Of
autoeratie rulers, made in the ad-
dress Of Prssidsnt Wilson, comes
at aimsst the same time that the
German emperor. sxulting at tho
collapse Of Russia, exelaims that
pesee will come but victory Of Gsr-
man arms must first b rseos-
1sesi1nd Z. y. atssSi 4 +. $3.50 ~.
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n.triotio Meetings In Nsw York.

New York, Feb. 1.-THE observance
OF Lincoln's birthday in New York
city was marked by an unusually large
number OF patriotic meetings. Special
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AZ LincoIn's Resting place.

Springfield, H., Feb. 12.-Homage to
the memory Of Abraham Lincoln, born
Just 1O9 years ago. Is having Its great
est expression today in Springfield. the
last resting place Of the martyred pres
ident
Under the lash OF war the exercises
this year are taking a popular turn
instead Of banquets as on former occa-
sions Two mass meetings were ar
ranged for the state arsenal.
Canada and Ireland are uniting tc
honor the American hero. Justice
Rldell, Of the supreme court Of Ontario
and Thomas Power O'Connor. Irish ma
tionalist, leader in parliament, will
speak at tonight's meeting. and United
States Judge J. Otis Humphrey will
preside.
At the afternoon gathering great
chorus OF school children will sing pa
triotic airs.
Speaking at todays exercises Hugh
i S. Magll, Jr. director Of the Illinois
Centennial Celebration, said 1t was 81
years ago yesterday that Illinois gave
Lincoln to our nation at that time
rent with fierce dissention."
His one great pasion.' declared the
speaker, was to save the union for
he knew 1t was the worlds last nope
| for free government"
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Russian Withdrawal Confirmed.

London, Feb. 12.-Confirmation Of
the German report that Russia has
withdrawn from the war is contained
in an official Russian statement re-
ceived here today.
The statement says Russia declares
the war with Germany, Austria, Bull
garia and Turkey at an end. For the
defense of the frontier some detach-
ments of younger Russian soldiers will
be left.
(Altho this announcement was made
in several dispatches from
German sources this is the first word
from Russia regarding her withdraw
al from the war.]
The peace negotiations have been
ended, the statement says. The Rus
sian delegates refused to sign treaty
providing for annexations by Germany.
Nevertheless Russia will not continue
the war with Austrian and German
"workmen and peasants like our
selves" .... .r
The correspondent at Berne Of the
Morning Post reports that German
traders have taken advantage Of the
situation in Russia and erected 400
booths at convenient spots along and
close to the Russian front. 1t appears
that the Russian soldiers are most
anxious to obtain playing cards and
that they readily exchange q machine
sun for q pack OF cards.
London Papers Commend Address.
London. Feb. 12.-President Wilson's
address is given prominence in the
morning papers but the text reached
the papers too late for more than per-
functory comment.
The president. attitude toward the
speech Of Count Won Hertling receives
the most attention. In the address the
Times sees an important refutation Of
"the bolsheviki illusion that Prussia
milltarism can be exercised by rhetor-
ic" and commends the serene conf
dence with which President Wilson ad-
heres to the belief that war will not
end until the establishing Of a reign
Of right and justice is effected.
The Daily News believes that 1t was
not an accident that the presidents
reply to Won Hertling and Count Czer-
min was delivered on the eve Of new
session Of the British parliament and
thinks its Significance will not be lost
on the house Of commons In view OF
conditions (which arise generally from
the gravity Of national affairs and
specifically from the vague and /. dis
quieting situation created by the last
Versailles conference with its menac-
Ing suggestion Of another reaction in
the direction Of a knock out"
Asquith 10 Heard.
In the house Of commons today for.
mer Premier Asquith, commenting on
President wilson's speech to congress
yesterday said that the president had
discriuainated Justly between the de-
ciarations Of the German chaAcellor
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Belmond Man Commissioned.

Belmond. Feb. 12-Dr George l..
Steele, Of Belmond has been commits
stoned first lieutenant in the medical
reserve corps. .
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Illinois Towns Fear Floods,

Chicago. Feb. 12.-Rivers, swollen
and choked with ice. are threatening
to overflow and cause great property
damage In cities end towns adjoining
Chicago. as the result of heavy SHOWS
and rains.
Towns along the Little Calumet are
believed In danger and residents along
the swamp course OF this stream fear
food.
Cold weather Is expected tonight
and tomorrow, which Will give an op-
portunity for the accumulation Of
water to run off.
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Anniversary Celebrations
Take on Interest Be-
cause of War.
SENATE AND HOUSE
IN JOINT SESSION
Congress Listens to Address by Son.
ator Lewis, Who Denouncss Cor
many's War Lords-Dsseribes Lin
coin az Standard Bearer Of Demo-
craey Of the World-sprinsfield OBJ
servanee Elaborate.

Washington, Feb. 12.-Abraham Lin
coins birthday was observed In poth
houses Of congress. Senator Lewis, OF
Illinois, delivered an eulogy. Repre-
sentative Johnson, Of Kentucky, IN
whose district Lincoln was born. was
called to the chair to preside while
Representative Russell. Of Missouri
read the Gettysburg address.
Germanys' war lords were scathing-
ly denounced and Americans urged to
fight for "the democracy implanted by
Lincoln and advanced by Wilson" in
his address. The German peace offers
were declared to be only a 'ruse to
murder"
Struggles of the worlds democracies
to retain their liberty were recounted
by Senator Lewis, quoting the German
poet Goethe that those who have lib
erty must fight to keep It,"
lie referred to President Lincoln as
the apostle Of the liberty OF man and
the standard bearer Of the democracy
Of the world This nations progress
and freedom, he declared. Is the worlds
inspi ration for republican government
mo democracy was ever founded,
he said. ssthat did not have to nght to
continuA It's existence or maintain Its
ideals. ii
Russia Inflamed by Fear.
From envy of our situation. from
jealousy Of our progress. hatred was
aroused in the hearts Of others. Amer
ica's institutions Of freedom inflamed
the souls Of the royal rulers OF Prussia
with fear and inspired them to the war
Of destruction Of all that America
stood for and was living for. This to
them was necessary that they might
avoid Americaninflue on the hearts
Of the liberty loving people"
1t has been charged, the senator said
that America under President Wilson
would continue war to force govern
ments and peoples Of foreign lands to
take our form Of government
This he denied, asserting the prcsi-
dent flights for democracy as right
Of the whole world"
The promise Of President Wilson "tc
make the world safe for democracy
he said. "is no threat to make the
world take democracy. 1t is but the
assurance OF the effort to give to the
world its chance to take democracy