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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-05-04

PAGE ONE.
Tslsgraphie News:
Russ Reverse In Galicia Severe.
Italy Delays Entrance Into War.
Washington Investigating Attack on
Gulflight.
Lawson Found Guilty. VIII Appeal.
Complaints Of photographers Heard.
Canada Restricts Exports Of Food
stuffs.
PAGES TWO. THREE AND FOUR.
Iowa News:
Compensation Law Decision Soon.
Laws in Effect Secretly.
Whttten Boy Killed by Shotgun.
Iowa National Guard Reorganized.
Ames College Commencement Plans.
Many Tramps on the Move.
PAGE FIVE.
The Boy Farmer.
EDITORIAL:
Roosevelt and 1915.
His Whiskers.
Go Slow.
Topics OF the Times.
Iowa Opinion and Notes.
Looker-On in Iowa.
PAGE SEVEN.
General News:
Allies Can Not Starve Germany.
Miscellaneous Matters.
PAGES EIGHT, NINE, TEN, ELEVEN
City News:
Senator Kenyon Addresses Search
light Club.
City to Let New Sidewalk Contract.
Muskies Take Second Practice
Game.
Colo Lad Tetanus Victim.
General and Brief City News.
PAGE TWELVE.
Markets and General:
Canadian Orders Lift Wheat.
Selling Of Corn on Bulge.
Cattle Steady.
Hogs Strong.
Notable Chinese Coming to America.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-05-04
President and Secretary
Bryan Receiving Reports
on Gulflight Attack.
HOLD STATEMENT
PENDING DETAILS
Official Washington Convinced That
Torpsdoins Of United States Ship
Was eusable-ca Cabinet Discusses
Matter at Lensth-No Decision
Reached as to American Govern.
msnt's Policy.

Washington, May 4.-President Will
son had before him for consideration
today preliminary reports from Consul
General Stephens at Plymouth, telling
Of the torpedoing Of the tanker Gull
fight on Saturday. These reports were
submitted by Secretary Bryan. who has
directed Consul Stephens and AM
bassador Gerard at Berlin to make a
thorough inquiry.
Altho state department officials who
have looked into the legal phases OF
tho matter are convinced there was no
excuse for the attack on the Gutfisht.
Secretary Bryan reiterateds his sstate-
ment that untiT the facts could he had
would he reached ~ to the
iAmarican goyernnentt policy.
@ The cabinet discusSedsttie sinking Of
the Gulfight ut length. ~
Wilson Nlthhelds Comment.
!, President Wilson refrained from
comment today on the wrecking OF
the tanker Guidight. The president
said he expected full report from
Consul stephens at Plymouth, England
as we'll as from Ambassador Gerard, al
Berlin.
When asked concerning the case OF
Leon Thresher an American drowned
when the British steamer Falaba was
sunk by q German submarine, Presi-
dent Wilson revealed that as yet nc
representations have been made tc
Germany. but that in all probabilities
1t would be treated with the other
cases which have arisen.
President Wilson and Secretary
Bryan discussed the question today but
reached no decision as to action in the
European war cases.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-05-04
JURY Fixes PENALTY
Dramatic Scsne in Court 40 Findin,is
Arc Announced.


Trinidad, Col. May 4-John II,
Lawson. noted labor leader. late yes-
trday was condemned to spend the res
mainder of his life at hard labor In tho
Colorado penitentiary. He was found
guilty of first degree murder in cons
nection with the death OF John MIN.
mo. deputy sheriff killed In q strike
battle Oct. 25. 1913. Under the Colorado.
statute making it the duty OF the Jury
to fix the penalty at death or life ims
prtsonment, the jury in the districH
court fixed the milder punishment
Lawson sat immovable as the Jury
filed into the court room. There wao
only sprinkling Of spectators, Judge
CRANKY Hillyer had announced lunch-
con recess until o'clock and itsSuas
not quite that hour whom the JuryarS-
ported. 9 4 e; II
Tenss silsnes in cssrt. ., .s
In the midst OF beuse sasanoD N n -
clerk asked: Gentlemen. havo x0u,
reached = verdict?" Ss
The foreman replied, then 1ApAon
the written verdict to the cleSk yAA6
passed 1t to the Judge.
Lawson sat beside his counsel, his
eyes fixed on the jury.
Judge Hillyer glanced at tho verdict.
then hapded IL back to Bowdery Floyd
the clerk. The clerk read aloud:
I'VE. the jury. find the defendant
guilty of murder in the first degree,
and fix the penalty at life tmprtson-
ment."
gasp. sharp intake OF breath. ran
around the still crowd gathered for
the last act OF the labor drama. Law-,
son did not move. A slight smile played
-
for few clock ticks. then Horace ".
Hawkins. chief counsel for the de-,
fense, asked that the jury be polled.
AS the clerk read the names, each man
assented to the verdict. Then there were
brief legal formalities and the crowd
filtered out the door.
Lawson Released on Bond.
Thirty days were given to file mo.
tion for a new trial and Lawson was
| released temporarily in custody Of
his counsel.
Judge Hillyer later announced that
the labor leader would be released on
100000 bond pending action on hiA
motion for new trial. Lawson's for
mer bond in Las Animas county woa
| $4,000. The new bond was arranged
for at a conference between Judge Hill
yer and Horace N. Hawkins, chief coun-
sci for the defense.
Lawson tonight sent q message to
his wife telling her that he was con-
victed Mrs. Lawson, an invalid. sur
fering from a nervous breakdown, II
| in Los Angeles. During the trial sho
te1egraphed asking that sho be per-
mitted to attend. Lawson. however.
| thought her strength would not be suf-
fcient for the strain and urged her to
stay in California.
Prisoner Optimistic.
Lawson was still at his hotel theofoN
ically in the custody Of his counsel.
Seated at his lawyers table after the
| verdict Lawson talked calmly OF the
outcome OF his fight for life and liberty.
They may get me. but they cunt
| defeat the cause Of labor" Lawson
said. I'm not worrying about myselb
its the fight have been making for
the working men that am interestee
| in and that will go ahead just as be-
FORE Even for me, it's q long way tc
the penitentiary. My attorneys will not
give up until every tnins PISS. .S:ss :::::
| been done to save me-"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-05-04
ESTIMATES COST OF WAR.

Great Britain's Expenditurs For Fiscal
Year to Roach 1,136, ,434 600 Pounds. t
London. May 4.-In presenting the
budget to the house of commons today
the chancellor Of the exchequer, David
Lloyd George estimated that If the war
lasted during the whole Of the fiscal
year. Great Britain.s expenditure dur
ing that time would be 1.1S6,434.000
pounds.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-05-04
PRINCIPALS TAKE STAND.
Both Roosevelt and Barnes Expected
10 Testify in Libel Suit Today.

Both Roosevelt and Barnes Expected
TO Testify in Libel Suit Today.
Syracuse, N. Y. May 4-The pros
poets of seeing both Colonel Roosevelt
and William Barnes on the witness
stand drew another big crowd to the
court house today at the resumption of
the Barnes Roosevelt libel suit. Chief
counsel for Mr.. Barnes was said to be
ready to put the colonel thru an ex-
tended cross examination.
There was some speculation whether
Justice Andrews would permit Mr..
Barnes as a witness for the defense to
be questioned further than was neces-
sary, to properly identify books Of the
Albany Journal Company, which have
been In his custody. Mr.. Barnes was
instructed to produce the books yester-
day after the secretary treasurer Of the
corporation had testified that they were
in his possession.
Franklin D. Roosevelt, former state
senator and now assistant secretary of
the navy, arrived here today in answer
to- a summons from the Roosevelt
counsel. He was said to have been
called to testify In regard to dead
lock In the senate which eventually re-
suited in the election Of Mr.. O'Gorman
as United States senator.
state printing contracts were again
taken up when court convened. F. F.
Foster, state secretary Of the printing
board, was questioned about records
printed for 1909.
Mr.. WINS objected to further ques-
tions about printing on the ground that
the evidence was ::i1sssisster:a!!. Mr.
Bowers called attention to the fact that
Mr.. Barnes wrote to Mr.. Roosevelt that
the establishment of a state printing
house would be disastrous to him finan-
cially, and that witness had sworn
that there was but one job press-and
that operated by single kicker" in
the plant of the Journal. The court
ruled against Mr.. WINS.
Figures compiled by the witness
showed that for many years since 1895
the state paid for legislative and de-
partmental work more than $7,000,00t
annually on contracts and large sum
for. additional printing.
After ! brief cross examination the
witness WAS excused and Mr.. Plat was
called to the stand. He said that from
1890 to 1906 his father appeared to have
received, 134 letters from Mr.. Barnes
He then, produced the letters selected
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-05-04
BRITISH STEAMER SUNK.
Coal Laden Vessel Torpsdosd OF seiIIy
Islands.

London. May 4.-The British steamer
Minterne. from Cardin for the river
Plate. with 5000 tons Of coal. was tor
pedoed of the Scilly Islands Monday.
Two firemen were killed and the second
engineer was injured. The wounded
men and the remainder Of the crew
have been landed at Penzance.
The striking Of the torpedo was the
first intimation that a submarine was
in the neighborhood. The force Of the
explosion hurled the engineer thru an
aperture in the deck. The Mintern was
Of 1905 tons net and was $50 feet long.
She was built in 1908 and owned in
London.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-05-04
LONDON LleHTENs SEA BAN.
Britain Proposes to Certify Carsos
LEAVING United States.

Britain Proposes TO Certify cargoss
Leaving United States.
London, May 4-The British embassy
issued statement last night for the
information Of American shipping in
terests designed to facilitate trade OF
the United States with neutral coun-
tries by pointing out way to guard
against interference by allied warships
with cargoes not under the ban of
Great Britains blockade order in coun-
Gil.
The statement has been sent to all
British consuls in the United States.
to whom shippers are advised to give
notice Of the character Of cargoes. so
that the British government may be
advised before ships reach European
waters.
The United States does not recognize
the right Of the allies to interfere with
legitimate commerce between neutrals
or with noncontraband goods even
or Austria, and has set forth it's posi-
ton in lengthy diplomatic exchanges
on the subject. In order. however. to
prevent as far as possio:e ainscessa.S;
delays and detentions the foreign trade
A0VlScrO OIL IIlS SIdIc uSQhI hIlIIcllL nave
been holding Informal conferences with
British embassy officials In the inter-
est Of shippers and to aid those who
desire to conform to the requirements
OF the order in council they have had
printed export embargo lists of various
countries contiguous to the European
belligerents.
Does Not Assure Immunity.
The text Of the British embassy
statement in part, follows:
s'The British embassy can give nc
assurances 40 to immunity from visit
and search or detention OF any partic-
ular shipments; but with regard to
consignments Of noncontraband arti-
cles, - well 40 Of articles Of condition.
al contraband, they are authorized to
state that In cases whore adequate In
formation IL furnished by consignora
to, show that, the goods shipped are
neutral property, either to be used ex-
clusively for consumption in neutral
countries or by the allies this will be
taken into consideration by the author
tiles charged with the execution of the
order In council This win also ap-
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-05-04
No Negotiation. by United States.

London, May 4.-The United States
and Great Britain have entered into
no formal negotiations on the sub
tects OF Japan's demands on China.
This much was declared in the house
Of commons today by Sir Edward Grey.
Ho added the only communication be-
tween the two government had been q
brief and formal communication be-
tween Ambassador Page and q British
representative in February.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-05-04

ply itos shipments ;of certain descrip-
tionasof goods listed as absolute con-
traband. Such goods are however. u.s.
ually subjected to closer scrutiny and
control, and In some cases. to special
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-05-04

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diplomatic stage. Latest information
is that negotiations between Italy and
Austria, having once been broken of,
have been, resumed.
The crisis in the Japanese ana
Chinese negotiations Is attracting at
tention here. The press discussed the
controversy with reserve, but this at
titude does not conceal the fact that
there is uneasiness over the situation
In the far east.
Germans Treat Prisoners Well.
A British official announcement is-
sued today, says Germany is arranging.
thru the American ambassador to ac-
cord exactly similar treatment to
British officers who have been con-
fined in Germany, as that given In
England to German submarine prison.
ers.
Ambassador Page today communi-
Gated q message from Ambassador
Gerard, at Berlin, regarding the treat
ment of British officers as reprisal
measure for the treatment Of German
submarine prisoners by Great Britain,
the text Of which says:
Each officer is in g. clean cell and Is
allowed baths. books and packages.
They are permitted to smoke and, have
one hour OF exercise in the morning
and another hour Of exercise in the
evening in the prison yard. Their food
is good. They have no complaints to
make except they are under arrest.
The Germans will follow exactly the
methods employed in treatment Of
German prisoners from submarine
crews"
Ambassador Gerard enclosed with
the above report made by p. G. Lowery.
OF the American embassy in London.
who visited the German submarine
prisoners In London last Saturday.
He said the only difference between
the treatment Of these men and other
prisoners Is that they are held in de-
tention barracks, and are separated
from other prisoners.
Allies Rush Forward.
British troops are now forcing an ad-
vance in the Galipolli peninsula. ac-
cording to late report this evening.
The statement Il as follows:
During the night of May 1-2 and the
night Of May 2-3. the enemy launched
a strong and determined attack in mass
against our forces, constantly bringing
up fresh troops. Not only did the
allies repulse all attacks. but we as
sumed the offensive and are now adj
vancing into the interior of the penin-
sula.''
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-05-04
LAWSON, GUILTY,
WILL APPEAL
Jury Convicts- Cole 1osIa4
Dor Leader o .1st
Degree y ler.
FIXES PEP slrY AT
LIFE s.RISONAlENTA

Lawson Released on Bond psndira
Hearing on Application Fer Nssp.
Trial - Defendant and Other, Lsbep
Leaders Surprised at Jury's Findings
- Dramatic sosns in Court vvhsn
Verdict 10 Reported.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-05-04
cLA,w MorAsLE VICTORY.
Ssriiu Reports lDedsat Of Russians Il
Galjela Most Severe.

Berlin Reports lDedsat Of Russians In
Galicia Most Ssvsrs.
Berlin. via London. May 24.-The
Russians lost 1880 prisoners to the
Germans and Austriana in the recent
Eghting In w4Stern Galicia. according
\ 10 statement gwen out here today.
This ID the engagement in which the
Germans and Austrians claim notable
victory. The Teutonic allies took
sixteen pieces Of artillery and forty-
seven machine guns ana . large guam
tity o. war materials ..s5
The Germans ye1terday took I'VE
positions In Flanders, where the fight
ing has been hot for many months
I past.
The ssgne announcement sets forth
that IN the German invasion Of the
Baltic provinces Of Russia, the Ger
mans have captured more than 1000
retreating Russians.
Proarsss in Flanders.
The text Of the communication fol-
lows:
"In Flanders yesterday we pursued
our attacks from the northeast with
great success. This morning we cap
tured Vezecotec, Zonncbeke, Westhok.
the forest Of Polygonous and Nonne-
bosschen. These positions have been
holly contested for many months past.
The retreating enemy was under the
flank OF the fire OF our batteries to the
northeast Of Ypres.
I'm the Argonne distric. an attack
made by the French troops north Of
Four de Paris, to recapture the trench
which We occupied May I, resulted in
failure.
ARTILLERY exchanges in the country
between the Meuse and the Moselle
also were continued yesterday.
In Eastern Aroma.
In the eastern arena Of tho war the
number Of Russians captured during
the retreat of the enemy near Mitau.
has been increased to more than 1000.
a renewed Russian attack west Of
Kalawyra, north Of Suwalki, in Rus
sian Poland, has been repulsed. We
took 40 prisoners. Russian attacks
to the southeast Of Augustowo resulted
in failure, with heavy loss to the
enemy. In addition to officers killed,
the Russians lost two machine guns
and 40 men were captured by US.
Near Jedwabno, to the northeast Of
4 Lomza, "a Russian night attack was
repulsed.
..Ins the southeastern arena OF the
war; Tho offensive movement between
me wooded slopes Of the CarpathiaEs
and the upper vistula Is progressing
well. The booty Of the first day was
( 24,5OO prisoners. 16 pieces Of artillery,
III machine guns and quantities of war
materials sof all kinds"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-05-04
Amer;e.n Emba,.v lnve.tioate..

Nm0r1c1U EWbASBy tUVo1tt9dS0S.
London, May 4.-The American en-
,bassy began today an investigation Of
the torpedoing Of the American steam
er Gulhight. It is probable the in
vestigation will be carried on principal
" at Plymouth, where the crew landed.
i The London papers commented
briefly on the incident.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-05-04
somBARDmENT CONTINUES.

Allied Fleet Actively e Engaged in At
tack on Turkish Forts.
Athens, May 4.-The bombardment Of
the Turkish forts on the gulf Of Smyr-
ma, continues. according to message
reaching here from Mitylene. and the
warships Of the allies continue their
lively shelling Of the forts on the
Dardanelles.
The allies are reported to have ef-
fected q landing near the site OF the
ancient Ephesus, q location thirty five
miles south-southeast Of Smyrna.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-05-04
anvrna. NAV surrende

0UtyTuOt WY OVrtUuuOVs
London. May Ain a dispatch from
Athens received by the Excnallse Tel o!=
egram Company the explanation IL
made that the vail Of Smyrna has en-
tered into fresh negotiations with the
allies for the surrender Of the town.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-05-04
T.-R. BULLETIN
NEWS OF THE DAY
The Weather

Sun rises May 5 at 1855. sets at $3.50.
Iowa--Partly cloudy tonight and
Wednesday; not much change in tenn
perature.
The Spectator., 1915-06-15
STEPS TAKEN TO
 SUPPLY MUNITIONS
DEPARTMENT TO ATTEND TO FURNISHING SUPPLIES ON
 AN ADEQUATE SCALE.

London. The ministry of muni- tfons bills, establishing department to attend to the furnishing of supplies of munitions on an adequate scale was passed by the House of Lords and received royal assent.
 In the debate on the bill Baron St Davids, lord lieutenant of Pembroke shire, thought 1t "a pity that the bin did not give power to requisition men as well as workers" He wished to disassociate himself, he said, from at- tacks on the working classes.
 The upper classes as a whole, he said. had come out of this trial won- derfully well, but there were idlers still among them. Even among the members of the upper house he ven tured to say they could find men who had never done days work for them- selves or for anybody else since they were born, and that the sons of some of them still were hanging about theaters and music halls.
 While that was going on, the baron contended, they might save them selves the trouble of looking for work ingmen and talking of conscription and compulsory service. Men who refused to work should be made 10 fight, whether they like it or not.
The Spectator., 1915-06-15
SLOW ADVANCE
 MADE BY ITALIANS
METHODlCAUuY TAKE POSSES SION OF IMPORTANT POSTS
 ON FRONTIER.

Rome. - Italian troops are proceed ing methodically to take possession of the most important positions all along the frontier, according to a statement signed by Geen. Cadornam, chief of the general staff. issued at general Italian headquarters. The statement follows:
 methodically to take possession of the most important positions beyond the frontier all along the line, meeting with slight resistance. At the same time a closely contested artillery duei continued on the plateau of La Va rome and Folgaria.
 "The same is the case all along the Isonzo River rom Gaporetto to the sea. where we are in close contact with the enemy. Strong advance for nation protected by powerful artil- lery actually have reached this im- portant line with the object of estab- fishing themselves solidly at the most suitable passages and of installing there bridgeheads commanding the banks. thereby insuring safe cross ings
 Beyond the Caporetto Mountains, along the heights and in the valleys our troops are continuing the heavy fighting of June 4, and against tho Austrian positions, which gre situated on the opposite slope. We have gained firm footholds on both banks of the river and are seriously threat ening Tolmino.
 Along the lower course of the Isonzo. after spanning the river with military bridges under the eyes of the enemy, large detachments of our troops, preceded by reconnoitering force of cavalary, succeeded in cross ing to the eastern bank, where they are fortifying themselves. By this maneuver we are assured along the IsonZo front the same liberty of ac- tion as on the other fronts. This Is important because heavy detachments of troops may thus be employed easily when the time is ripe. Our losses have been relatively light
 Our troops celebrated the national holiday, offering to their sovereign who is ever present with them-proof of their high esteem by their cour- age. their spirit of self-sacrifice and highest patriotic sentiment"
The Spectator., 1915-06-15
BRYAN APPEALS ID
 GERMAN-AMER|CANS
ASKS THEM TO USE THEIR IN- FLUENCE WITH GERMAN GOV.
 ERNMENT FOR PEACE.
UNITED STATES NEUTRAL
Tells Germans They Should Not At tempt to Connect Neso-
 tiations.

Washington. William Jennings Bryan issued an appeal addressed to "The German-Americans," urging them to aid in maintaining peace between the United States and the Fatherlaad by exerting their influence with the German government to persuade it not to take any steps that would lead in the direction of war.
 With this statement MT. Bryan ex- poets to end for the present his ef- forts to lay before the public the sit uation which caused him to resign the portfolio of secretary of state. On Wednesday he gave out an explana- tion of why he left the cabinet rather than sign the last American note to Germany regarding submarine war fare; yesterday he issued an appeal ito the American people to stand for persuasion rather than for force in asserting rights under International law, he also made a brief statement expressing qualification at what he termed a change of tone on the part of the "jingo editors" regarding tte note to Germany.
 Referring to German-Americans ao fellow citizens in whose patriotism I have entire confidence" MT. Bryan, besides asking them to use their in- fluence with the German government, urged:
 That they forget, never to be re- called, any suspicion of lack of neu- trality or friendship toward the Ger. man people on the part of the presi- dent of the United States.
 That they should not attempt to connect negotiations between the United States and Germany with those between the United States and Great Britain because the cases are different"
The Spectator., 1915-06-15
How It Happened.

Tt was this way" said the tattooed man to his circle of interested lis- teners q was marooned on an island in the South Pacific and captured by a band of savages. They demanded a thousand dollars for my release. l was in a terrible predicament-all my money was in New York bank, and 1 hadn't a cent with me-
 What did you do?" asked one of the listeners as the tattooed man paused for breath.
 'I told them to draw on me. and they did