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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-05-20

garded sufficient. In this case the ship
was warned OF its fate four or five days
in advance. We need only turn to the
warning notice issued by the German
embassy on the day before the Lusi-
tania left the harbor Of New York.
Instead of urging the president to
take steps against Germany, we should
impeach the secretary of state for his
neglect of duty in not warning all
Americans of the peril OF ocean traffic
in the war zone, especially under the
flag of a belligerent nation. If the sec
rotary of state, in accordance with the
Mexican precedent had issued such a
warning, not a single American life
would have been forfeited.
Germany, provoked by England
which established war zone as early
as November and made the importa :
ton of foodstuffs into Germany prac-
tically impossible. decided upon sub
marine warfare as a measure Of retail
alton. She was forced to do so by the
signal failure Of the United States to
protect the common rights OF neutrals.
When Germany determines upon plan
of action she means business. The
Germans are not a nation of poker
plyaers. Germany does not bluff.
The sinking Of the Lusitania Is a ter
rifle lesson, but in order to drive home
it's force more fully and to safeguard
this country from further losses and
from the danger of complications with
Germany, the state department should
issue at once formal notice admon-
ishing American citizens to shun all
ships flying the flag of belligerent
nation and all ships, irrespective OF
nationality, which carry across the sea
the tools of destruction.
But if we accuse the state depart
ment Of negligence, we should indict
the officials of the Cunard line for
murder. They knew that the Lusitania
was a floating fortress. Yet, for the
sake Of sordid gain. they jeopardized
the lives of more than two thousand
people. When the German embassy
issued its warning, the Cunard line
pooh poohed the danger SO as not TO
forfeit the shekels paid for the pas
sage.
Did the Cunard Hne tell its prospec-
tive passengers that its crew was short
OF eighty or ninety stokers?
Did the Cunard line inform it's pas
sengers that the Lusitania. as Marconi
states in an interview, narrowly es-
CapeU an altaCh Ds q SupiAaAA hS oA q
previous voyage?
Did they inform the passengers of
the fact that one of its turbines was
defective?
How many Of the passengers would
have remained on the boat if the offic-
falls Of the Cunard line had not sup
pressed the truth?
Those innocent victims believed In
the protection of the British admiralty.
The captain of the Lusitania admits
that the admiralty "never seemed to
bother about the Lusitania. He knew
that England, tho she valves the rules.
no longer rules the waves. He il a
soldier under orders OF the admiralty.
He has right to take chances with
his own life. But what right has he
to take chances with the lives OF his
crew and his 1000 passengers?
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-05-20
Topics Of the Times

But if a real hell-roaring campaign
is wanted why not run Jack Dalton
and Tom Long against each other for
governor?
Ames' mayor and ministerial asso-
citation have barred carnivals from that
town. Let the good work go on.
The facts about the twilight Sleep
as gathered from magazines and news
paper articles are that it is very sue
cessful. that It isn't successful at all,
that it is safe, that it is very danger
Gus, etc.
Two places where lazy 1out counts
for as much as the best man in town
a census list and a saloon petition.
It seems to be a selected conclusion
that Cummins can have Iowa unani-
mously behind him at the next ma
tional conventional he wants to make
the hutter.
MS COnllNueQ Wet "edINer inter.
feres with farm work very much as a
wet governor would embarrass law en- :
forcement.
At Lincoln, Nebraska, the Journal
notes the virtual disappearance" OF
the jitney and arrives at the con-
clusion that it doesn't pay. But Des
Moines' jitneys insist they are doing
we'll and mean to do better.
Everybody has his troubles. When
it's too wet to plant corn its too wet
to go fishing and too slippery to use
the automobile.
The hope that rises in the heart OF
the Sunday hater when he reads the
headline, BILLY Sunday at Sing Sing,
| turns to gall when he finds that Bill
| only preached to the inmates and they
liked it.
A. B. Funk is coming back to Iowa
Mr.. Funk is still far from senile old
age and has largely regained hii
health. OF course he wants to gel
away from the sanatorium state ant
back where things grow.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-05-20
DON'T KICK OVER THE BEAMS.

From different quarters come rumors
of threatened and accomplished strikes
by skilled laborers, pressing OF de-
mands and possible embarrassment OF
operations thru Industrial warfares Of
a minor chara cter.
Good common sense will advise quie-
tude and strict attention to business.
1t is a give and take proposition. The
contractor who has made prices and
contracts should be protected by the
men in his employ. That is simple
Justice and self protection even to the
workmen themselves. The man who is
the ultimate payer of all cost is to be
considered also. In the final analysis
he is the decimal point OF the whole
business. Everything depends on him.
He can or he needn't spend his money
this year. That Is II ne sees fit And
he is more readily frightened than is
geenrally understood. But the man
with the family must work and have
wages. He can't wait. His family
can't wait.
1t would be very foolish thing In
the beginning of busy season to wiring
the neck of the goose that lays the
golden eggs The prospect is for long
continued activity here in the middle
west The man with a good long Job
ahead is lucky man. There are thou
sands who wish they had It Right
here on this side Of the Mississippi men
are busy and likely to stay busy all
season-unless ,unwise and uncalled for
demands bring activity to an untimely
end.
Don't kick over the beans. There will
be small sympathy for those who are
unwilling in time like this to let well
enough alone.
Remember there are three sides tc
this industrial question, the man who
hunts the work, the man who does il
and the man who pays for having it
done.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-05-20
QUIT WORRYING THE skAeG's CASE.

One Clarence Skaggs, whose case at
tracted much attention some months
ago when the parole board sent him
back to prison Is again in the spot
light thru a story of mistreatment and
cruelty on the part Of the board. The
story sent out OF late is that Skaggs
might have very profitable job in
Omaha but is confined to Des Moines
by the parole board.
Now the facts seems to be on the
better authority that Skaggs is work.
ing and behaving himself since his
release and Is mighty we'll satisfied to
be let alone. He isn't seeking to have
the matter stirred up more than it has
been. If the public and the parole
board will let Skaggs alone he will be
glad to let every one else alone. AS
to the job in Omaha, he had it and
the employer appears to have broken
into the former controversy with as
surances that he could have it back
In doing so the bakery man didn't hurt
his bakery sales or hide that particu-
body would notice 1t.
The point Is that Skaggs was In thru
the verdict of court and is out thru
the action Of the board Of parole.
mats enough. TIE o-s1 sssys: &c .,.et!c
and fearful person who insists that
Skaggs or any other paroled person
should be given freedom to go where
his fancy suggests IL running counter
to the state laws governing such mat
ters. Paroled men are to stay in
side the state. That's the law. That's
also where they belong. To be sure
Governor Shaw paroled Frank Sher-
cliffe to Tom Denison in Omaha but i.
is not Of record that anything but evil
came Of it. 1t is to be considered tina,
| If a man can not make good in Iowa
the chances are that he will not make
good anywhere else. He is on tria.
and under restraint His parole Is no
a pardon but chance to show by hi
life that he deserves to remain out.
side.
| Too much has been said Of skaggl
! Let's let Skaggs and the others happil.
released under parole go on going tn
best they win and consider the cas-
Of the Rainsbargers who have estab
lished records that should give thos
old men . peep at the outside and
chance to show that they have learne
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-05-20
Why The "Lus;tan;a" Was Sunk

Iron the Fatherland, q periodical
devoted to and generally accepted as
representative Of German expression in
America.1
Last week we predicted the fate that
has overtaken the Lusitania. The
Fatherland did not reach the news
stands till Saturday, but the editorial
In question was written several days
before publication. Today we make an
other prediction. Every large passen-
ser ship bound for England is practi-
cally q swimming arsenal. carrying
vast quantities Of ammunition and ex-
plosives Of every description. An arr
senal, whether on sea or land, is not a
safe place for women and children. It
Is not safe place for any one. Every
now and then we read OF warship
blown up by an explosion caused by
spontaneous combustion, in spite of the
rigid care exercised to prevent such an
accident. Our passenger ships carry
more explosives than the ordinary
man-of-war. No innocent passenger
should be allowed to embark on a yes
sci carrying explosives. 1t stands to
reason that a fate not unlike that Of
the Lusitania will meet before long a
passenger ship by an explosion of vast
stores Of ammunition within. While
Germany is not bound to respect a flag
Of any ship carrying implements OF
murder, German submarines may dis
criminate in favor of a neutral flag.
Spontaneous combustion recognizes no
International convention.
Much as we regret the staggering
loss of life in the disaster that startled
the world. the facts in the case abso-
lutely justify the action of the Ger
mans.
Legally and morally there is no basis
for any protest on the part Of the
United States. The Lusitania was a
British ship. British ships have been
instructed by the admiralty to ram
submarines and to take active meas
ures against the enemy. Hence every
British ship must be considered in the
light Of a warship.
The Lusitania flew the ensign Of the
British naval reserves before the sub
marine warfare was initiated. Since
that time she has hoisted many a flag,
including the stars and stripes. Ac-
cording to a statement issued by the
advertising manager of the Cunard
Line, the Lusitania when torpedoed
was entirely out Of the control Of the
Cunard company and operated under
the command Of the British adj
miralty.'
The Lusitania carried contraband of
war from this country to England. If
this contraband had reached its desti-
nation it would undoubtedly have
killed far more Germans than the total
number of passengers lost on the Lusi-
tania. AS matter Of fact 1t did ac-
tually kill the passengers by precipitat-
ing the sinking OF the ship. There can
be no doubt that the ship would not
have sunk for hours. IL explosion from
within had not FASTENED its end. Every
passenger on q boat carrying contra
band Of war takes his life into his
hands. The explosives in the hold Of
ship, we repeat, constitute graver
peril to passengers than the shots OF
German torpedoes.
1t can not be said that the Lusitania
was torpedoed without warning. Or
dinarily a half hour warning is re-
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-05-20
CITY PAROLE SYSTEM.
Hnarannorf TiYnoS


An extension Of the parole system
lature. 1t has passed law making the
tional with cities. It Is advocated by
those people who believe that the sys-
tenn has worked well for states and
who reason that it would. therefore,
work we'll for the handling of Offend
ers against city regulations.
Those who stop to think, however.
see in the application OF the idea to
city cases wide opportunity for the
es Of the system. Local politics would
make itself felt and commissions
would be subject to pressure that it
is impossible to exert upon commits
sions appointed by states.
In most city courts there Is suffi-
cient authority vested in the municipal
courts. whatever their name, to make
It possible for the judges to exercise
a measure of discretion in the applica-
ton Of the laws. The suspension of
fines or Jail sentences Is common
enough and when such rulings are
knows upon whom he depends for
SASiASAASS, cHN LILO JuuSCS dsShihc Tie
responsibility before the people.
A commission, however. probably
would become the football Of politics.
1t would be less likely to be constitut-
ed with men as members who would
| measure UP to the average ability OF
| the police magistrates or other judges
handling municipal cases. It would be
| more likely to be Influenced by consid-
oYo he ~ ~
| which the accused had been convicted
| and the circumstances Of merit sur
rounding the case. In most cities, 1t
is believed, the people would rather
leave the option -,!.h the court to sus-
| pend sentence than TO make It to ap-
pear that the coxrt could be overruled
| thru anpeal to a rom mission
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-05-20
NJ Knew.

Ne Knew.
Tho teacher was giving The eeogra-
ply class q lesson ON the cattle ranohes
She spoke Of their beef all coming from
the west, and wishing to test the chill
dren's observation. she asked:
And what else comes to us from
these ranches?'
That war poser. she looked &C her
shoes, but no one took the hint She
tried again.
What do we get from the cattle be-
sides beef?"
One boy eagerly raised his hand.
II know what 1t is. It's tripe!" he
answered triumphantly. - Youths
Companion,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-05-20
PEOPLE GAIN FLESH
Taking Father Johns Medicine, The
Pure Food Medicine.

The elements of which Father
Johns Medicine is composed are pure
and nourishing food elements which
strengthen and build new tissue and
strength for those who are weak and
run down. 1t is free from alcohol and
dangerous drugs In any form. Best for
colds and coughs.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-05-20
Iona Newspapers
FOOLISH NoTOR1ETY.
(Cedar Rapids Republican

The fight bes~een [ a German
pastor and school boy which has
been featured in the Chicago papers.
growing out of the war ID the reduction
to the absurd. 1t is 10 be regretted
that such silly incident should be
given SO much notoriety for It repre-
sents nothing so far az the sentiments
of either Americans or German Amer
leans are concerned But 1t shows how
easily men and also boys are inhamed
and how easy 1t is to start even riots
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-05-20

the lesson thirty years OF imprison'
ment ought to have taught them.
Wipe the eyes and still the sobs.
Skaggs is mighty glad to be a liberty
and in Des Moines instead of at Ana
mosa- And Iowa is good enough for
him. In fact Iowa Is good enough for
anyone whether he has ever been in
Jail or not.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-05-20
Masonic Meetings.
PEcIAL COMMUNICATION

~ SPECIAL COMMUNICATION
Marshall Lodge, No los A F. & A. NJ
work in third degree Friday. May Il
1880 p. m. John w. Wells, secretary
w. H. Steiner, W. NJ.
sIGNET CHAPTER. No. IS. R. A. NJ.
7pecial convocation Monday, May "a,
for work in Mark Masters Degree.
Y. S. Kilborn, H P. John w. Wells,
Rec.
STATED ASSEMBLY, King Solomon
Council No. 20. r. & S. NJ. Monday
after the third Sunday l. T. Forbes
recorder: George Gregory. T. I. NJ.
REGULAR coNcLAvE, St. Aldemar
commandery No. 80. K T.. Tuesday
May IS, at 8 o'clock. Regular business.
n. S. Mcfarland, Rec, George Gregory
E. c.
SPECIAL MEETING Central Chap
ter No 81, o. E. S, Wednesday, May
IS, p. N. Initiation. Anna DoWnlng'
secretary; Mary Black Collins, w. NJ.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-05-20

"a great element Of our citizenship
is German. It is one of the crafty ing
incidents Of the pending crisis" says
the Fort DoIse Chronicle, "that this
element Is American rather than Ger
man in its present sympathies and
stands with President Wilson rather
than the Kaiser"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-05-20
IOWA OPINION AND NOTES.

Nero had not much on that present
day king in Rome when it comes to
fddling around remarks the Water
loo Times Tribune.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-05-20

baseball in other than baseball
weather is about as uninteresting as
a picnic in other than picnic weather"
says the Sioux City Journal.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-05-20

Among the sins Of omission Of thu
past legislature, none, we believe, viii
be found to be Of greater Inconvenience
than its refusal to publish the law
enacted" opines the Primghar Demo
crat.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-05-20

"All the fish that were taken from
Clear Lake the other day had 10 be
speared thru the Ice" fishily asserts
the Mason City Globe Gazette.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-05-20

Clifford Thorne Is an excellent in
vestment for Iowa in his present posi-
tion," says the Council Bluffs Nom.
pareil. He makes good at every turn
Of the railroads.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-05-20

The Rockford Register says "the
trouble with the rural carrier economy
spasm is that 1t does not tally up with
the rest Of the administrations pro-
gram Of expenditures"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-06-20
And Again Goodyear
Tire Company Has to
Add to It's Factory

Five acres Of additional working space
are included in plans approved this week
by the directors Of the Goodyear Tire and
Rubber. company. which will begin at
once an extension Of the Akron factory
made necessary by the continued growth
Of the business. This will-give the plant
total floor area Of nearly fifty acres.
The new buildings will be ready with
machinery installed. by the beginning Of
the fiscal year November /. and will re-
quire for their use 2OOO additional men.
bringing the Goodyear working force to
total Of 10000.
Goodyears present capacity in auto
tire production is over 1900 day. The
new buildings will enlarge the capacity
to well over 1900 tires day. The cost
of the plant enlargement will be 800 900.
All the buildings are TO be of brick and
steel. TO harmonize with the present plant,
and room will be found in them 10 ex-
tend the manufacture OF mechanical
goods
To balance its product. 70 aid in OBJ
tanning volume and economical produc-
ton. Goodyear two years ago added me-
chanical goods to it's product. This de-
partment has grown rapidly from the be-
ginning and has made larger quarters
necessary.
For some time the Goodyear plant has
heen rated as the largest single tire fac
tory in the world. Officials of the COM
pany are highly optimistic over the out
look for the future. The company is
buster than at any time in its history.
Its automobile tire business shows a
splendid increase over 1914. when a worlds
record In tire sales was made. In cord
tires the business is jumping, as attested
by substantial msnufacturers' contracts
and consumer demand.
When the Goodyear plant was rebuilt
and practically doubled two years ago IL
was thought that ample provision had
been made for normal growth for some
years But the business is already out
growing its surroundings. hence the new
buildings and The plans for the year TO
come.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-06-20
Twin Six Causes
Stir on Broadway

There is a new star on Broadway. It's
= seintillating star. the Packard Twin
SIX.
The newest motor car design in the
world made It's metropolitan appearance
at the Packard store in New York on
Wednesday morning. June 2 AT o'clock
in the evening 1893 persons had called
70 make an inspection. ana .his number
Nas increased by several hundred dur
ing the hours previous 20 the Opening OF
the theaterH
The day following the 5000 mark was
again passed. establishing what Is prob
ably a record for Broadway's motor row.
Testif'ins 10 the fact that this enormous
humber OF callers was not made up OF
the idly curious IL wire sent to the
factory by NJ. J. BudlonE. president OF
the eompany's branches declaring that
an error had been made In pricing the
cars. Budlong is positive that every
car allotted 10 New York City could be
sold for 500 more than the list price.
Tho Twin Six shown IN New York Is
the sane one displayed at Indianapolis
during the 5oO-mile race.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-06-20
Saxon Company May
Shipments Of Cars
Break All Records

As an indication OF the great impetus
all over the country In sales OF automo-
biles. the Saxon Motor company set a
new record for shipments during the
month Of MAY. Reports show that in
the month Just closed the shipments of
Saxon cars were more than triple the
records OF the same month last Year.
Not only was the showing greater than
for the same period a year ago, but It
is made known that the month of May
was the largest in the history OF the
Saxon company.
The month OF June will get another
record. according TO the factory sched-
ule. An average OF 100 cars day is be-
ms maintained at the big Saxon plant in
Detroit thus placing the Saxon company
among the largest manufacturers in
point of numbers of cars being shipped
Records such as those of the Saxon
Motor company make II n simple mat
ter TO understand tho optimism that
prevails throughout the automobile in
dustry and the prediction that is FREE
ducntly made 20 the effect that more au-
tomobiles viii be sold this year than in
any two previous years.