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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-05-06

Washington. May 6.--Charses thaS
w. G. Lee, president Of the Brother.
hood of Railroad Trainmen. promised
his support to strike OF the Psnnsyl.
vania shopmen in 1914 and failed 10
deliver 1t. and counter charges that
w. H. Pierce. organizer Of tho strike
began his activities after the Psnnsyt~
vania had refused MIN position. wsro
made at today's hearing before the
federal Industrial relations commlss
sion.
General Manager Long made sevsra1
detailed statements Of labor trouble
and w. d. Hunt explained the rail-
roads relief system.
This afternoon tho Pennsylvani0
state constabulary was TO be discussed.
At the resumption today OF the fed :,
eral Industrial relation commisston's' ii
inquiry regarding the Pennsylvanias
railroad. w. NJ. Pierce. an organizer oa
the Brotherhood OF Locomotive Em>i
ployes. resumed his testimony In ~Sssi
gard to strikes at Altoona and Harrts>
burg last year. 1
OtBCuST800 IN WW0to00tO S0v0s '
Pierce. questioned by Commissioners
Weinstock. insisted that the Psnnsyl-I|
vania discharged in Wholesale lots mem
who Joined the shopmen's union.
II do not say the Pennsylvania rails,
road objects to s or 10 per cent Of their
men being organized, but when the orr
road sets its machine In motion TO-
Nxytnx, thoo nr
Pierce attacked w. q. Lee. presidene
OF the Brotherhood Of Trainmsn, TOT
his part in the 1914 ahopmsn's strikA /,
Charges Lee With Trsassn.
"Mr. w. G. Lee" he sddsd. ~AA1
dressed . joint meeting OF shopmehl
,and trainmen at Harrisburg. Ho seid|
that II one man was dischAfged ss1ne
Joining the union. we have 13kAeA
union transportation men and %, 500, =
900 In our treasury and We will uso
every man and every dollar against
the road II they discharge the shop.
men,
The trainmen said, strike and wo
will strike with you,' but they didn's
strike. II every man was. ever
guilty OF treason 1t was w. g. Lee"
S. c. Long. general manager Of tho
Pennsylvania, reiterated statements on
the roads policy toward labor, made,
yesterday by Vice President AtterbuFys
Pierce Overly Ambitious.
Mr.. Long gave history of labor
troubles covering many years. Six
hundred trainmen who struck In 1915
never were taken back to work. Tho
railroad brotherhoods, he said, did not.
authorize the strike.
On the shopmen's strike he submitted
a report. which said:
In connection with this trouble. it
Is evidenced that It arose from the
personal ambition of w. H. Pierce. to
create an organization of which he
would be the head"
Concerning Pierce. Mr.. Long said In
n statement, that Pierce formerly was
connected with the locomotive hremen
and engineers, as an organizer. but
after an unsuccessful effort to be elect.
ed vice president Of that organization.
offered his services to the railroad to
handle legislative matters. Failing tS
secure this position. he Immediately
started to organize all classes Of ems
ployes under an organization called the
brotherhood OF Railway EmploycS
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-05-06
EXODUS FROM MUKpEN.
Japanese Lsavs City in Large Nunb,r
Are Not MoIestsd.

Japanese Lsavs City in Large Numh,rs
Are Not Melested. -
Mukden. via Peking. May S-The
Japanese consular orders issued May :
resulted In Q general hight Of Japansas
from Mukden the following day. Tho
value OF gold yen increased thirty
silver cents and Q rich harvest was
reaped by exchange brokers. All jap
anese civilians, except few bankers
and railroad officials. now, have left
the city.
All classes Of Chinese viewed the ex-
odus with stolid indifference, not in-
sulting or molasting In any way the
persons leaving the city. Altho the na-
lives are deeply perturbed. the city ~,
mains absolutely quiet. ;Japauese
troops occupy stratesio positions Z In
Mukden. while Chinese soldiers are Are.
ported to -be moving into position south
Of the city. !.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-05-06
7AvsTaiANs PUSH ADVANTAGE.

Continue 70 Advance IN GaIicia and
d Push Russians Army Backward.
Vienna, via London. May 6-The
victorious Austrian advances continues
on the entire west Galician front. ac-
cording TO an official announcement
made by the war Office today. The
Russian prisoners to the number Of
$4,000 haye been taken.
battle Of tho most desperate
character continued all night long and
thruout today without break on the
west Galician front. The Austro-
German armies continue to gain
ground. capturing position after posi-
ton from the Russians.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-05-06
FRANK MANDATE ISSUED.

Supreme Court Gives lts Official At.
firmative to Writ Denial.
Washington, May 6--Upon the re-
quest of counsel for Leo NJ. Frank. the
supreme court issued It's mandate by
which the decision of the Georgia fed
,eral district court denying Frank a writ
Of llabeas corpus was affirmed. Ordin-
arily the mandate would not have been
issued until May 10, thirty days after
the courts decision.
1t is believed that the action Of
Franks counsel was taken to facilitate
the application before the Georgia state
OFFICIALS for Communication Of Franks
sentence to death for the murder of
Mary Phagen. the Atlanta, Ca, factory
girl.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-05-06
PAGE ONE.

PAGE ONE.
Tsleerophic News: l
Jap Populace May Force War.
Other Nations May Intervene. :
More Ships Sunk by Germans.
Teutons Retake Part Of Hill 80
Uses Gases in New Drive.
Labor Leaders Accused.
PAGES TWO, THREE AND FOUR.
lows News:
Lindsay Seeks Parole.
Iowa Bankers Displeased.
I.afe Young Arrested In Europe.
Railroaded to Prison.
Easy Money in Lands,
Standard OIL Agent Killed In Run
away.
PAGE FIVE.
General News:
Army Mems Claims Justified.
Liquor Menacing British Navy.
PAGE SIX.
EDITORIAL:
Confounding DR.. Osler.
A Serious Condition
Counting Iowa Noses.
Topics Of the Times.
Iowa Opinion and Notes.
About the Farm.
PAGES SEVEN. EIGHT, NINE IEN
ELEVEN.
City News:
Bold Hold-up Works In City.
w. b. Donaldson Robbed and Beater
With Gun.
Over 5000 See Baseball Opening.
Ansons Take Thriller" in Twelve
Innings.
To Begin viaduct Work Soon.
General and Brief City News.
PAGE TWELVE.
Markets and General:
Liverpool Advance Lifts Wheat.
Selling Pressure Lowers Corn.
Cattle Trade Steady.
Hogs Slow to 5 Cents Lower.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-05-06
NO PEACE POSSIBLE
IN BASEBALL WAR
President johnson Issues Statement
Shatterins Hopes For Settlement
Between Federals and Other Big
leaaues-No Proposals Acceptable.

New York, May e.-Hopes that the
statement of President johnson. Of the
American League, in Boston Tuesday
fayoring the withdrawal Of suits
against the Federal League, presased
peace in baseball, were shattered by q
statement by johnson today.
..The American League has no un-
derstanding Of any kind with Presi.
dent Gilmore, or his organization.
said Mr.. johnson. II wish 20 say the
American or National League has not
made a single proposition to the Fed
erals that would restore peace IN
baseball"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-05-06
MOVEMENT is DESPERATE.
Austro German Effort 70 Break Russ
ljnee Eojjpsse All Others,

Austre-os Effort 70 Break Russ
linss Eelipsss All Others.
,Petrogfad, via London. May g.
With Intermittent activity consisting
chiefly Of artillery lre in Bokowina,
the Germans are developing q most
serious movement in large force from
the region Of the Austrian fortress at
sCracow in the region Of the river
Dunojec.
In number Of troops ana pieces OF
artillery and generally thru the vigor-
sous character OF the movement, tins
offensive eclipses all other scattering
movements employed by the Germans
to dislodge the Russians from the Car
pathians.
" On May the Germans advanced ia
within 100 yards Of the trenches near
GorlitE.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-05-06
Psking, May &-Ths ultimatum
Of Japan to China reached the Jap.
anese legation today.

Toxic. Thursday. April %. by mail
to Shanghai, May 6-The world wide
publication of the lists Of demands
presented to China by Japan shortly
after the defeat of the German sarri-
son at Kiao Chow, and which still arc
being negotiated between the two gov
ernments, coupled with the reports Of
growing opposition to them in England
and the attitude Of the United States
on this subject, have greatly embar-
rassed the Japan government. from
which the people expect much
Various political associations in
Japan are clamoring for drastic meas
ures against China. Everybody is dis
cussing the possibility Of war and
speculating upon the nature OF the ex-,
tent Of the military campaign Japan
would have to undertake II China
would refuse to accede. All factions
and parties are united in favor OF
Japan establishing predominating In
fiuence in China, which country Is re-
garded as the natural field for the
needed. Japanese expansion.
Government Action Approved.
The semi Official press Is urging the
government to stand firm In spite OF
tho criticisms Of foreign countries and
1t il giving expression to the belief that
the failure, Of the present negotiations
would excite the profound disappoint-
ment and indignation Of the Japanese
people The statement given out today
that Japan proposed to communicate
to China the sirreductble minhnnm Of
her demands. to be followed la1en by
am ultimatum II Cll3nA proyas TO bA
intractible. have met p0pulaf approy1
!. Japanese are denying that thate axo
any purposes ofs sending an: ultimatum,
but they are permitting tito be under
stood at homo that q crisis has been
reached
A dispatch has been received here
from Sasebo. the naval base. saying
that IL negotiations were broken Off
the first and second Japanese fleets
would sail for the north Of China.
Replies TO United States.
Japan has replied verbally to- the
United States and informs that coun.
try that IL has no intention Of violating
the Root agreement or OF prejudicing
the rights Of Americans In China.
The greatest interest prevails today
as to whether the United States il sat-
isfied with Japan's explanation Of its
policy. toward China.
The departure Of George w. Guthrie,
the American ambassador IL taken here
to mean that the United States and
Japan are in accord on this question.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-05-06
SAY GERMANS POISON WATER.
Allied Troops in Africa Forced to Evae.
uate Dopsd Wells.

London, May 6.-In> support OF
charges that the Germans had poisoned
wells in the Southwest African CAM
paign. Lewis Harcourt. secretary Of
state for the colonies, last night issued
a communication In which he says that
when General Louis Botha, commander
Of the Union Of South Africa forces.
occupied Swakopmund, he discovered
that six wells had been poisoned by an
arsenical cattle wash.
AS a remonstrance General Botha
sent q communication to, Colonel
Francke, commander Of tho German
forces. This elected response. ac-
cording to the statement Of Mr.. Har-
court, that the German troops had
been given orders that "if they. possibly
can prevent it, not to allow any water
supplies to. fall into the hands Of the
enemy in q form which allows it to be
used for man or beast''
When Swakopmund was evacuated,
the reply OF Colonel Francke con.
tinued, the officer In charge had sew
eral bags Of cooking salt thrown into
the wells but it was found that this
could In q short time be rendered in
effective" thereafter, Colonel Francke's
letter said, I'VE tried the copper dip
and found thet hy using this that any
enemy occupying the town would for
some time have to rely on water from
elsewhere /. 5s &54tq
The communication says that de-
spite General Botha.s protest the prac.
tice continued. "A message said to have
been from Captain Krusger Of the
German protectorate troops, inter-
cepted March -. II quoted in the conn
munication - saying:
The patrol II. Gabib has been In
structed thoroughlH to 3nfec. with dis
ease the Ida mine. Approach swa-
kop and the Ida nine with extreme
caution. Don't water there any more -
Since their evacuation Of Aus.
Warmbad and other places, General
Botha says In . letter, ''ths German
troops have consistsntly poisoned all
wells along the railway line In their
retirement rs
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-05-06
Minnsseta in .pry peok.

Philadelphia, May e.-The battleship
Minnesota arrived at the Philadelphia
naval yard today from tho southern
drin grounds. The big fighter will be
placed in dry dock and minor repairs
made. Other chips OF the Atlantic feet
win follow the Minnesota here.
Hearing on Increased Fares.
washington, Nfay 6.-The interstate
commerce commission will give q
hearing on July 8, In Chicago, on the
proposed increase in passenger fares
IN many western railroads
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-05-06
Chicago Formins llospitaI Unit.

= Chicago Y ormin0 FsospttaI Unit.
Chicago, May GA hospital unit OF
thirty two doctors and seventy four
nurses 10 being organized in Chicago
for service with the British army. ac-
.cording to announcement today by DR..
John d. Murphy. All members will be
Chicagoans. DR.. James Men. . former
associate Of DR.. Murphy, will be tha
active head Of the anti when It leaves
America. He is to nave the rank OF
lieutenant colonel Of the British army.
Tho unit expects to sail within six
weeks.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-05-06
Snow and Freezing Weather.

Kansas City. May 6.-Snow fell In
northwest Kansas and a section OF the
Panhandle of Texas during the last
twenty -four hours, according to rec
ports to the local weather bureau to-
day. Killing frosts prevailed last
night over Nebraska, the Dakotas and
Montana
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-05-06
Forty euildinos Blown Down,

Ardmore, Okla. May 6.-Three perx
sons were injured and much property
damaged here today by heavy wind
storm. It was reported that WilsOr.
Okla. near here. was hit by . sma0
tornado. which blew down forty buiids
ings, but that no one was seriously In.
jured there.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-05-06
Recover Some Of Positions
Lost to Allies on Hill
!. No. GO.
MAssING MEN FOR
RENEWED ADVANCE
Frsneh Forts Apparently Objective Of
Tsutons, and Use ef Gas to Accom-.
plish Object 10 Expected by AIIies--
Austro- German Forces Pushing Ad.
vantage Gained Over Russians in
Galieia.

London, May 8.-FOr the nrSc time
since the British forced the Germans
from hill No. 60. the forces Of Emperor
william have been partially successful
in their counter attacks. and It is pre-
sumed. the Germans today are holding
the positions obtained on the hills by
means Of asphydating gases.
The British press does not seem to
deny or minimize the persistency of
this German offensive, but there is no
disposition to lament the drawing In OF
the British front to the eastward and
northwestward Of Ypres. Confidence Is
expressed that the new British align
ment will prove beneficial. In view OF
the hard fighting which La expected.
Nearly all OF the special news dis
patches from northern France and the
Belgian frontier say the Germans are
massing men for q new assault in the
direction Of the French forts. and as
gas now seems to be regular adjunct
of the German attacks. the allies ex-
pect It will play an important part
thereafter.
Russ Dsfsat Admitted.
British observers of the war. sitting
all the news from the eastern arena.
allies have inflicted several consid-
erable local defeats on the Russians on
the west Galician front, but they point
to the fact that the entire front has
not been crushed a. It first claimed.
Artillery doomed today in London.
The shots were not aimed at any air
craft or hostile railer. but were In
honor Of the nth anniversary Of the
accession Of King George to the throne.
Great Britain has requested the gov-
ernment ol Egypt TO prohibit the ex-
sport OF cotton 20 all ports other than
French, Ruasian, anlsh and Portu-
xue6e. ForsiSn Secretary Grey In
s.ormed the house 81 commons today
that he expected this prohibition TO
become operative shortly.
Dardansllss Operations Pushed.
The operations In the Dardane1Ies
are being pressed forward under high
" satisfactory conditions. Premier
Asquith told the house Of commons
this afternoon, In the course of a state-
ment on the combined land and sea at
tacks on the Gallipoh peninsula
Britains May RetaIiate.
4 The suggestion that Great Britain
adopt measures in retaliation for the
use Of gases in battle by the Germans
:ook concrete form today. Joseph King,
in the house OF commons, announced
his intention Of introducing resolu-
Jon on this subject. The resolution
sets forth that this house agrees on
such measures in retaliation. for such
gross and unparalleled violation Of the
rules Of war. subject, however. to the
condition that In preparation Of any
gas used, the utmost regard be paid
TO tho dictates OF humanity"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-05-06
HONOR COLLEGE FOUNDER.

Williams 10 Observed.
Williamstown, Mass, May 6.-Wil-
liams College today paid tribute to its
founder. Col. Ephriam Williams. who
was born 200 years ago. Colonel Will
laims who was an officer in the French
and Indian wars left his modest estate in
trust for the establishment of an Tin
stitution Of learning in western Massa-
chusetts." The accumulation OF this
fund made possible the establishment
Of the college In 1893.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-05-06

The country alone bears the expenses
Of war. besides paying all indemnities
for losses at sea, which are affected
irregularly or WITHOUT sufficient cause.
Nevertheless the proposed law allows
one-third of the prize. not to the cap
tors themselves, but to, marine insti-
tutions caring for inNalids.'
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-05-06
WiIhelmina Case Not settIsd.

Wilhelnina Case Not settled.
st. Louis. May 6.-The officers Of the
w. L. Green Commission Company, Of
St. Louis. which owned the cargo Of
the steamer Wilhelmina, have received
no announcement Of settlement from
the British government. Marshall Hall,
president Of the company, said today
his firm already had accepted the
British offer to accept the cargo at the
German price, but said he had no in
formation as to what this figure
would be.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-05-06
LABOR LEADERS
ARE CRITICIZED.
.sident Of Train1,e ,enis
Union Accused Of
Breaking Faith.
ACCUSOR CHARGED
WITH BAD CONDUCT

Organizer Of Pennsylvania striks o.
1914 Declares w. G. Lee Prsmissd -
Call Out Trainmsn II Shop Men
Wont Out But Failed 20 Make ossd
w. n. Pierce Said to Have ordeeoA
Strike After Being Refused Jeb.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-05-06
HAMPTON SHOWS GROWTH.

,Enumerators Count Nineteen in Excess
Of 5000, Increase Of 302.
Special to Times Republican.
Hampton, May 6.-The census Of
Hampton has been completed, and the
figures announced give the population
as 3,19. This is an increase Of 800
over the census OF 1910.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-05-06
Illinois prys Defeated

Springfield, III. May s.-The drys
suftersd . stinging defeat in the senate
today whom that body practically killed
AL pending dry legislation with the
exception 0f the local option bill.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-05-06
SNOW FALLING IN DENVER.

Mantle Of White Over Wsstsrn States,
Extending South to Texas Panhandle.
Denver. May 6.-Snow was falling In
Denver today: and over eastern and,
southern Colorado.
Light snow fell in Cheyenne last
night.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-05-06
ROOSEVELT DEFENSE
NEARLY COMPLETED
Opposing Counsel Argue Upon Admis-
ability Of Evidence Concerning Local
Affairs - coionsIs Cross Examina-
ton Ends.

Syracuse. N. r, May e-The case OF
the defense In William Barnes suit foz
libel against Theodore Roosevelt is
nearly completed, attorneys said today.
When court opened today counsel
began argument upon the admissabil- :
itys Of evidence @concerning local az
fairs In Albany. Mr.. Bowers, counsel
for Mr.. Roosevelt. urged that the col
onel be allowed TO anawer the question
put to him yeStarday about the infor-
nation he possessed concerning con-
ference between Mr.. Barnes and a Mr..
McCabe. one time q political boss In
Albany
Mr. Bowers said:
II expect to show that Mr. Barnes
bargained with one McCabe. expect
the witness Will testify that Mr..
Barnes found places in gambling
houses for men to work"
The court ruled against this line OF
questioning, saying any information
the witness had received concerning
county Of city affairs were immaterial.
/ u don't care to have anything fur
ther to say to 1Mr: Roosevelt" remarked
Mr.. WINS. So. contrary to expectation.
the colonel was not cross examined
upon his testimony of yesterday.
Recalls Progressive Party.
+ Some questions were xs5ed by Mr..
Bowers to establish q basis for further
evidence. The colonel stegtified that he
resided in the state and voted at the
September, 1914. primaries. and he
named the candidates for tho United
States senatorial and the gubernatoraal
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-05-06
Mrs. ,E. L. Clock 10.
70 Tfmes-Republican.

SpeCldI 20 1 IIiIes-AscPuUfS"i"
Hampton, May ct Is reported that
Mrs. e. L. Clock Is quite sick at her
home at Geneva! The various members
of the Clock family are well known in
this vicinity.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-05-06
TORNADO STRIKES ARDMoRe.

Oklahoma Town Reported 70 Have
Been in Path Of Storm.
Kansas City. Mo-. May 8.-ArdmorN
Okla. today was reported to have beeA
struck by tornado. The Western
Union reported all wires were down
between Francis and Ardmore.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-05-06
Marjetta Roaisv.eel Drookjyr,

washington, Nay S.-The sunboat
Marietta was today ordered. from the
New York navy yard to Boston to re-
Have the Brooklyn on neutrality, duty
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-05-06
ouisIey's Condition lnprov;no.

out0I0y's Condttton JmproVjn0.
Washington. May 6.-Archbishop
James d. Quisley, Of Chicago. who
was taken to 0eorgetown University
hospital here today. suffering from an
attack Of acute Brisht'se disease was
much better early today.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-05-06
JAP POPULACE
MAY FORCE: {: WAR
People Demanding Drastic
Action in Dealing With
Chinese Crisis.
CHINA HOPES OTHERS
WILL INTERVENE

Great Britain Greatly Displsassd Be-.
cause Of Evident Purpose Of Japan
TO Take Advantage Of Helpless
Nsishbor-Good Offices Of United
States May Be offsred-Troops Be-
ing Moved by Both China and Japan
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-05-06
.UNDERSEACRAFT
COLLECT TOLL
Three More Vessels Des-
troyed in North and
Irish Seas.
STEAMER CATHAY
MINED OR TORPEDOED

Passsnssrs and Crew, Numbering For.
ty-Thrss Persons, Escape to Small
adhts-Trawier Stratton Shot 70
Pieces by Submarine, After Grow Had
Been Taken oH-Gsrman Submar-
ines Continue Operation in Irish sea.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-05-06
T.-R. BULLETIN
NEWS OF THE DAY
rhe Weather.

Sun rises May at 4:45. sets at Z.
Iowa Probably cloudy tonight;
cooler in east and central portions to-
night; frost in west portion; Friday
fair.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-05-06
Report On cushina eomb ardm ent.

Report on Cushtn0 Bombardment.
Washington, May GA report on the
Of the American steamer
Cushing by German airmen has been
forwarded by Minister Van Dyke at
The Hague. by mail. "A cablegram to-
day gave no details. Ambassador
Gerard at Berlin has not yet reported
on his inquiry at the German foreign
Office.