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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-30
Railroads Refusing to
Accept Freight of
perishab1e Nature

Chicago, Aug. 30.--Railroads OF the
nation, in view Of the threatened rail-
road strike, rushed preparations today
to enforce an embargo on perishaple
freight Shipments of live stock and
perishables were refused by some roads
today: others issued warnings that
perishable freight which cannot reach
its destination by Sept. 2 will not be
accepted. From Chicago orders were
flashed to ticket agents to inform pas
sengers that unless they reach their
destinations by Sunday night they
would be Subjected to perplexing de-
lays"
Big manufacturers and business
houses swamped telegraph companies
with messages urging that shipments
be rushed at once. Many authorized
sending their orders by express. Sew
eral large commercial houses have re-
called their travelling representatives
from all parts Of the country.
Associated Press dispatches indicate
that within forty EIGHT hours, unless
a delay In the strike is ordered, embar-
go orders will be effective thruout the
country.
s.a Fruit Growers Face Ruin.
@A@AAAs " oAiStoSn, Sldle VI.
rector OF California, said that strike
sofs any duration meant ruin to thous-
ands Of fruit growers. A Sacramento
dispatch said picking OF fruit in that
district had virtually ceased.
Commercial organizations thruout
the country are reported to be hoping
for the best and preparing for the
worst"
1t was rumored that little If any
pressure would be brought to bear on
the older conductors and engineers to
leave their places in case Of a strike.
+ The Erie road appealed directly to its
4l.000 employees not to strike. The
Santa Fe made similar appeal two
weeks ago, when the strike vote was
being taken
The Pennsylvania road took a poll
or Its employees and reported that 80
per cent OF them expressed the willing
ness to take the places Of strikers
Officials to Drive Engines.
Other roads have made similar in
quiry and 1t is said that more than
one high official who has risen from
the ranks Is prepared to enter the cab
OF an engine to move necessary trains.
Minneapolis, st. Paul and Duluth
were reported making systematic ar
rangements for motor truck service.
Illinois. Ohio and Indiana, where the
interurban roads have been highly de-
veloped. will use interurban service to
the limit
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-30
PLANNING FOR EMERGENCIES.
Motor Trucks to Move Shells to Wate'
From Pittsburgh pistrict

"0t0T ITuCkS 10 "0Se 0neuo 10 " dIo'
From Pittsburgh District.
Pittsburgh, Aug. 30.-All railroads
entering the Pittsburgh district were
busy today, completing arrangements
for handling business In case Of
strike. Pennsylvania railroad en-
ployes some time ago were polled as
to their availab bility for service in any
department where they might be
needed, and report was made that in
excess Of 80 per cent had signif1ed
their willingness to work. This list
now in the hands Of operating officials,
includes division and general chiefs,
many of whom are competent to handle
any part Of the railroad work.
Shippers were locking te motor
trucks to solve the problem Of hand
ling shipments of products. Munition
factories have arranged ! for moto.
trucks to carry shells to neares:
points on Lake Erie to be sent to Can
ada.
Mill managers confidently predicted
there would be no serious interruption
in the shipment of munitions.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-30
GAIN GATEWAY
INTO HUNGARY.
Roumanians, Supported by
Russians, Capture Car
pathian Passes.
RESISTANCE BY
HUNGARIANS. FEEBLE
For Twelve Hours Roumanian Troops
Have Been Marching Into Hun
gary, According to Bucharest
Roumania to Issue UItimatum to
Bulgaria, Demanding Evacuation Of
Serbia.

London, Aug. 30.--A dispatch re-
ceived from Bucharest by way CT
Rome says the Roumanians, operating
in conjunction with Russians, have
captured the principal passes Of the
Carpathians. For the past twelve
hours, the dispatch says, the Rou-
.anians have marched into Hungary,
meeting only weak resistance.
1T is persstently rumored here"
wires the Central News correspondent
at Zurich, Switzerland. that Rou-
nlanian cavalry has crossed Rothen-
thurm pass and Is approaching Her
mannStadt, Hungary"
A report comes from Saloniki that
Roumania has decided to present an
ultima tum to Bulgaria demanding the
evacuation OF Serbia.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-30
ENJolNED FROM STRIKING.

Nebraska Judge Restraints Railroad
Conductors From Quitting.
Omaha, Aug. 30.-Judge Willis f..
Sears, Of the district court Of Doug
las county, today issued an order re-
straining the general and local officials
of the Order of Railroad Conductors
calling or ienforcing strike on the
lines of the Union Pacific.
The order was issued on petition OF
Edward A. Hamilton, conductor on
the Union Pacific, and member Of
the Order of Railway Conductors, who
declares he and many other employees
CT the road are anxious to continue at
work
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-30
Santa Fe Employees Warned.

Chicago Aug. 30.-President E. P.
Ripley, Of the Santa Fe railroad, this
afternoon issued a statement to en-
poyes, nothing them that the posi-
tions of those who fail to report to
work next Monday will be declared
vacant and employment Of new men
will be permanent barring behavior.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-30
PAGE ONE.

PAGE ONE.
TeIesraphio News;
Strike Unless Railroads Surrender.
Brotherhoods Reject Plea For Delay.
Nation Facing Food Famine.
Railroads Prepare For Emergencies
U. s. Cruiser Memphis Wrecked.
Thirty Of Crew Lost. III
Roumanians Invade Hungary. =
PAGES TWO, THREE AND -
Iowa News:.
Odd Suits in Court
Politicians at State Fair.
Rain Would Help Corn.
Medicine Kills Alden Girl.
Germans Facing Food Shortage.
County Agents In Favor.
PAGE FOUR.
EditoriaI:
Harding and the Des ,Moines Capital
How They Went to the Fair
Greeley's Anchor to Remembrance.
Topics Of the Times.
Iowa Opinion and Notes.
PAGES SIX, SEVEN, EIGHT. NINE
City News:
State Good Roads Exhibit at County
Fair
Graveled Road Plans Progressing.
Ansons Slide Down to Third Place.
Furnace Company Starts New
Building.
Love Laughs at Parental Objections
Two Have Close Call In Auto Mis-
hap.
General and Brief City News.
PAGE TEN.
Markets and General:
Strike Situation Eases Wheat.
Corn Sways With Wheat.
Cattle Strong.
Hogs F'lrmer and Higher.
En- mbargo on Perishable Freight
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-30
Freiqht Handler. Nav Strike,

Chicago, Aug. 30.-Approximately
5000 union, freight handlers are ready
to go on strike today to enforce de-
mand that business agents be allowed
to collect dues from union members
during certain hours Of employment at
the freight houses. At meeting of
the union the strike was ordered for
today unless the officials grant the
demands of the men. No question of
wages is involved in the controversy.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-30
Officials in Conference,

Des Money Aug. 30.---Officals Of the
various railroads centerng here were
called to their home offices today for
conferences in regard to the threatened
strike. 1t was reported at police head
quarters that local officials of the lines
have beenEsWearing in special police
men, for protection of railroad property.
G. A. Shoemaker. of the Chicago Great
Western, was called to conference at
Kansas City, and Charles, w. Jones,
assistant general manager CT the c., r.
l. G. F., was called to Washington.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-30
EMBARGO Hit. Fruit Grower,.

San Francisco. Aug. 3O.-While the
Southern Pacific Santa Fe and San
Pedro, Los Angeles G. Salt Lake rail-
ways, the three CHIEF outlets, of Cali
fornia. have been advertising for
months for strike breakers. and express
ability to move passenger trains, the
freight embargo today will cost ship
pers and growers millions Of dollars.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-30
Uroe Tran,fer Of I,I.nd,.

st. Thomas; Danish West Indies. Aug.
30.-The legislature or Santa Cruz
adopted and cabled to the Danish gov
ernment at Copenhagen resolution ia
voring the sale OF the Danish West In
dies to the United States. The colonial
council OF St Thomas and st. Joseph
and two other islands have taken SIM
liar action.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-30
NEW RATES SUSPENDED.
Freiaht Tariffs, to Have Become Effee-
tive It Midniaht.

Washington, Aug. 30.--Proposed In
creasee in transcontinental freight
rates from intermountain territory and
from the Pacific coast to the east,
which 1t was estimated would bring
the railroads about $2o,o00.0o0 addi-
tional revenue annually. were suspend
ed today by the interstate commerce
commission for further investigation.
They were to have become effective at
midnight.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-30
Road Presidents in Conference.

Hoad PreSIdentS m conferences.
Chicago, Aug. 30.-A large number
of railroad presidents. who have been
In Washington arrived in Chicago to-
day for an important conference.
The conference will be held tomorrow
to lay plans based on the assumption
that strike will be called Sept. 4.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-30
No Strike on Orc Roads.

Duluth, Aug. 30.-Employes Of the
Duluth, Mesaba & Northern and the
Duluth & Iron Range will not strike.
according to the men today. The agree
ments Of the men are considered bind
ing by the employees. Assurances that
Duluth would escape tie-up of ore
shipments and that there would be
little or no interference with the ore
shipments, If general strike Is de-
clared. was given bysofficials.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-30
Occupy Town. in rransyIvania.

Paris. Aug. 30.--The Petit Parisen
publishes report that the Rou-
manians, having forced themselves
into Transylvania, have occupied two
important cities beyond the mountains.
Severe fighting is in progress on the
Macedonian front The war office re-
port today says the French gained
ground west of the Vardar river. Bull
garian attacks west Of Lake Ostrovo
were repulsed by the Serbians. The
announcement says.
"On the Struma front in the Lake
Dofrar region. we bomharded enemy
organizations. Westtof the Vardat we
made some progress Violent artillarys
fighting continues.
"a Bulgarian attack west OF Ostrovo
lake cane under the fire OF Serbian
batteries The, Bulgarians fell back
sustaining serious losses"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-30
Iowan Ensign on Memphis.

Special to Times-Repuhlican.
Iowa City, Aug. 30.--Myron J. Walker
OF lowe City. son OF Joseph Walker.
banker Is an ensign with the wrecked
cruiser. Memphis. He was on shore
duty this month, he recently wrote. II
is not known whether he was one OF
the twenty drowned
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-30
Albanians to Join Allies.

Saloniki, Aug. 30.-An Albanian con-
tingent is ready to Join the combat
ants Of the five allied forces in Mace
donia. They will be commanded by
Essad Pasha, chief of the Albanian
government.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-30

ectfveIy by the roads and by the
brotherhoods. which shall observe the
financial effect OF the institution Of th.,
eight-hour day. Another amends the
Newlands act to make arbitration mor>
effective. The third provides for gov
ernment operation Of railroads for mil
itary purposes.
Wilson Bills to Be Opposed.
Senator Cummins, Of Iowa. one OF
the progressive republicans of the in
terstate commerce committee. voicins
opposition in the senate today to some
Of President Wilson's proposals to
meet the railroad crisis, declared that
congress In search Of legislation was
confronted by "Scylla and Charyb-
dis, and that 1t would be interesting to
consider how far we can steer away
from one without encountering the
perils Of the other"
Senator Cummins insisted that COM
pulsory arbitration was impractical
and unconstitutional.
The senator proposed as possible
deterrent to industrial disputes, with
out advocating 1t or expressing any
opinion on the business Of 1t. legisla-
ton which would impose a modi-
fed or partial restriction of the right
to strike In combined way" which,
he said, would make for industrial
peace and at the same time would not
unduly infringe upon personal liber-
ty."
Compulsory Arbitration Impossible.
TT is my deliberate judgment" said
Senator ~Cummins, that there is no
~F k,.3J- l~,, A<x
deny laboring men the right to strike
in union or in concert. That is to say
that it is unlawful to enter into an
agreement to strike at prescribed
time and in united body. This with
out providing sufficient substitute.
is to practically prohibit union, when,
while the unions have notable func-
tions. they are deprived of the right
to quit in body, they will be shorn Of
their real power. and rapidly become
mere benevolent societies.
II am unalterably opposed to such
legislation unless 1t Is accompanied
by relief for injustice"
Discussing compulsory arbitration,
Senator Cummins said there was no
such thing, never had been, or never
would be.
Injunction Brings Issue squarely.
The injunction issued in Omaha
brings up squarely4 for the first time
in labor dispute the effect Of the
Clayton anti-injunction law. Brother
hood leaders claim injunctions are in
violation of the law.
The section which the leaders say
protects labor from injunction against
calling or enforcing strike follows:
mo restraining order or injunction
shall prohibit person or persons.
whether singly or in concert. from ter
n,inating term of employment, or from
ceasing to perform any labor or per-
suading by peaceful means others
to work or abstain from work,
or from ceasing to patronize or
to employ any party to such dispute,
or from recommending, advising or
persuading others by peaceful or law
full means so to dot. or from paying,
going to or withholding from any per-
son engaged in such dispute strike
benefits or monies sor other things Of
value; nor shall any OF the acts spe-
Gifted In this paragraph be considered
in violation Of the laws Of the United
States"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-30
GRAND ARMY IN
ANNUAL PARADE

Thousands Of Civil War Veterans In
Regimental Formation Pass In Re-
Wow at Kansas city-city Enjoys
Public Holiday.
Kansas City, Aug. 30.-Thousands of
veterans Of the civil war, not man
OF them less than SIS years old, marched
thru the streets of Kansas City in regi-
mental formation, behind the tattered
flags they had followed as defenders
OF their country, in the annual parade
today Of the G. A. R., led by Capt.
Elias R. Monfort, commander in chief,
and his staff. In motor cars, the
thousands wound thru the crowded
streets.
A public holiday had been proclaim
ed and reviewing stands were erected
thruout the business district. Emer-
gency hospitals were stationed at i'm
p0rtant corners.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-30
IOWA A M1ETHODISTS
AGAINST HARDING
Northwest Iowa Conference Adopts
Unanimous Resolutions condsnnins
Republican GubernatoriaI Candi.
dates Stand on Prohibition.

Special to Times es-Republican.
Sioux City. Aug. 29.---The general
conference Of Methodist Episcopal
churches of northwest Iowa today
passed unanimous resolutions con-
demning the stand OF w. L. Harding
in the legislature and as lieutenant
governor on the prohibition question.
More than 100 delegates voiced the
opinion that Harding was an unfit
man for the executive chair. r. +.
Meredith was endorsed in the resolu-
tions that condemned Harding.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-30
FREIGHT Handlers Strike Aver,

Freight Handlers Strike Averted.
Chicago, Aug. 30.-A general strike
of 5000 freight handlers set for today
was averted this, afternoon when the
c., r. I. & P. agreed to demand of the
employees to collect union dues on COM
pany property
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-30

issued today by the German army
headquarters British detachments
which penetrated German positions
north OF Ovilliers and Pozieres were
defeated in hand to hand fighting.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-30
British Attacks Repul.ed.

Berlin. via London. Aug. 30.-German
troops in the region of the Somme
river repulsed strong British attacks
along line from Ovilliers to Pozieres
and between Guillemont and Maurepas.
last night, says the official statement
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-30

Petrograd, Aug 30.--The Russians
have captured Panker mountain on the
Hungarian border. the war office an
nounced today.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-30
HUGHES PLANS UNCHANGED.
Threatened Railroad Strike Will No
Hurry Him From Colorado.

Estes Park. Colo. Aug. 30.-Ths
railroad strike situation VII,
not hasten the departure of Charles W.
Hughes from here, according to an
made today. 1t was
Mr.. Hughes would leave tomorrow
ernoon for Loveland, Colo. accordin
schedule, where he will meet Gov<4
Carlson, OF Colorado. and deliver Az
dress at the Eoveianti fair. IL 457 "a - =
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-30
SUIT FOR s1eo,ooo,ooo.
New Haven Stockholders Bring LiabiI
ity and Restitution Suit.

W "Vu 'soSH'eos'VU 0UIS.
New York, Aug. 30.-Former officers,
directors and counsel OF the New York,
New Haven & Hartford Railroad Com
pany were made defendants today in a
liability and restitution suit for more
than $160,000.000, filed In the United
States court by five Massachusetts
stockholders Of the road. The suit is
based on evidence taken at the recent
trial Of William Rockefeller and other
directors Of the road for conspiracy un-
der the Sherman law.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-30
Air Raid on Bucharest.

Bucharest, Aug. 30.-Bucharest was
BON barded Monday night by Zeppe-
lin and an aeroplane, it was announced
today.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-30
To Hau, Food bv Trolley Lines.

Boston, Aug. 3O.-Plans to insure an
adequate food supply for this city in
case OF railroad strike were dis
cussed today. Mayor Curley arranged
with officers Of trolley lines, the health
commissioner and the superintendent
of markets to take care OF the situa-
ton.
The mayor said the utilization OF
streets for the sale of farm products
would be considered.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-30

F rench Gain on Verdun Front.
Paris. Aug. 30.-The French launch-
ed another attack on the verdun front,
east OF FIeury. last night. and made
further progress. the war office an
nounced today.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-30
NEWS OF THE DAY
T..R. BULLETIN.
Tho Waathar.

Sun rises Aug. 81 at b:26, sets at 8: IS.
Iowa--Generally fair tonight and
Thursday; little change in tempera-
ture.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-30

son was making efforts today to have
railroad brotherhoods call of the strike
order effective Sept. 4. II the brother
hood leaders fail to comply the presi-
dent may publicly ask the railway
workers that the strike order be re-
scinded.
Brotherhood officials after securing
copies Of the proposed bill affecting the
LABOR Of railroad employees, went into
conference with Secretary Of Labor
Wilson.
Brotherhood heads insisted after a
conference with Secretary Wilson, OF
the labor department, that they had not
been requested by President Wilson to
postpone the strike and that nothing
except q satisfactory settlement could
prevent q walkout.
Settlement Only Can Avert Il.
mo power on earth except satisfac-
tory settlement can prevent a strike
said w. q. Lee, president of the train
men.
I'VE four heads certainly could not
obtain a postponement Of the strike II
we wanted to, nor could we postpone 1t
: II we received a message for such ac-
tion from every one Of the $40 members
Of the committee here last week. Presi-
dent Wilson has not asked postpone
ment, as we made 1t plain to him that
we are powerless to act unless O salts
factory settlement is made"
A. B. Garretson, head Of the conduc-
tors, and spokesman for the employees
made similar statement.
Besides conferring with Secretary
Wilson today, the brotherhood heads
talked with several congressman at the
capitol. They expect to confer with
President Gompers of the American
Federation Of Labor, later today.
Brotherhood leaders who expressed
confidence Of the enactment Of the pres
ident.s suggestion into law. now ap-
peared to be less confident.
Unorpanixed Employees Protest.
Robert T. Frazier. representing unor-
ganixed railroad employees Of the coun-
try, sent to President Wilson letter to-
day protesting against the recommen-
dation Of the president to congress for
an eight hour day for railroad employees
Mr.. Frazier pointed out that this legis-
lation would not affect eight per cent
IT must respectfully warn you of the
sure WIOIS
Frazier, which will place the in
dustrial fabric OF the nation in greater
jeopardy than at present The 80 pei
cent must of necessity organize for
protection"
Mr.. Frazier has presented to the
president petitions signed by 10000
unorganized employees protesting
against a strike.
Commerce COMMITTEES Hearings.
The senate interstate commerce
sommmittee adopted a resolution today
providing for hearings on the railroad
srlsis beginning Thursday.
Each side will be given three hours
IN which to discuss their views of leg
laiation 70 prevent the threatened
l.Itrike ara to provide for the opera
IN Of trains In the event Of a strike
The committee has under considera-
6 .tentative drafts OF three bills. One
the proposed eight-hour day
& - estes wage commission Ol
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-30
THREATENED STRIKE
MAKES WHEAT BREAK
Announcement Of Embargo On Grain
BY Pennsylvania Lines Results In
Marked Declins-Priess OF A. Much
as 6A Cents.

Chicago, Aug. 30-Big breaks in the
value Of wheat quickly resulted today
from announcement that In anticipation
Of general strike an embargo on grain
had been ordered to take effect Satur-
day on the Pennsylvania. one of the
chief outlets here for exports to Eur
ope. The extreme shrinkage amounted
to 6l4 cents. Final quotations were
down 81 to Ak cents as compared with
yesterdays finish. September closing at
$1.3sA to s1.3sN, and December at
S1.421a to $1.42%.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-30

Japanese are said to have invented
match that win iisht after It has been