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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-06-29
BANKERS FAMILY FRUSTRATED
Kin Of II. r. spry, Who Killed Himself
at Clarinda, Shocked by Disclosures.

Special to Times Republican,
Clarinda, June 29.-Mrs. H. r. Spry
and two grown daughters are pros
trated and the widows collapse. be-
cause of the suicide Of Mr. spry, It IS
feared may result fatally. SBookkeeper
Brent was soon to be married, and his
f1ancee Is also under medical care due
to shock. The bank directors today
express belief the shortage Will not ex-
coed $4,000. With the vice president
and acting cashier dead, the bookkeep-
er in Jail and the president and cashier
out Of the city, the bank is without an
acting head and the directors are as
ssstsSS the exa min ers
1.-THE story OF the bank shortage and
suicide Of the vice president appears
on page 2.-Editor.1
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-06-29
Troops NAV QuelI Strikers,

San Francisco, June 2s.-command-
ant F. NJ. Bennett, Of Mare Island navy
yard, wired Chief of Police White here
that federal troops be called if needed
to protect teamsters hauling supplies
to the United States supply ship Mars
loading cargo for Mexican waters
The message said that sympathizers
In the longshoremen's strike had driv-
en- several teamsters from the dock
here, where the Mars is loading.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-06-29
LArIn-AMERlcANs PERSISTENT.
Ministers Of Southern Republics Push
Efforta Towards Paaca


Efforts Towards Peace.
Washington, June 29-1gnacio CAL
deron, minister of Bolivia, and Rafael
Zalvidar, minister Of Salvador, called
at the state department today to re-
new efforts TO learn If the United
States would entertain an offer Of
mediation in the Mexican difficulty
Mr. Calderon talked with Secretary
Lansing about five minutes After
this he said he had been-tpld that the
United States could not discuss me-
diation in the absence Of information
that the American prisoners had ac-
tually been released and, -Carranza's
reply to the demand for statement Of
policy towards the expedition in Mex
leo. it -
The minister reminded Secretary
Lansing Of the interest Of all the AM
erican republics in preserving peacA
ana SAID he would call again when
5Carranza's reply had been received.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-06-29
Mexicans Killed in Explosion.

Clifton, Ariz., June 29.-Investigation
was begun today into an explosion near
Metcalf last night in which three
Mexicans were killed and six injured
while engaged on road work Several
dynamite charges had been placed.
The men came back before the main
charges went off,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-06-29
MExlcANs HAVE NERVE.

Ask For Return Of Machine Guns Cap
tured From Bandits.
Chihuahua City, via Ell Paso, June 90.
High officials Of the de facto gov
ernment said- today that it would be
very graceful act on the part of the
United States government if 1t would
return ten machine guns and other war
materials recovered by the American
troops in the fight with villistas.
Jules Chavez, who has been in the
eastern Chihuahua, has surrendered to
Major Rodriguez at Esmeralda.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-06-29
PAGE ONE.

much change in temperature.
PAGE ONE.
Telesraphic News:
Captured Troopers Returned t
Border.
Mexicans Released Them to Genera
Bell.
Mexican Situation Slightly Relieved
No Orders to Iowa Guards.
Sir Roger Easement Sentenced II
Die. Z.
Makes Statement to Public.
PAGES TWO, THREE AND FOUR.
Iowa News:
Safety First" Saves Many Lives.
Cfarinda Banker Kills Himself.
Bookkeeper Under Arrest.
Funds Embezzled
Rural Church Management.
Cavalry Squadron Is Totterirg.
Two Killed by Reckless Driving.
Yellow Paint For Iowa "Slackers."
PAGE FIVE.
Story:
The City of Numbered Days.
PAGE SIX. -.
Editorial:
Tax Your Roads in Town.
Let the People Intervene.
American Investments in Mexico.
Topics and Iowa Opinion.
PAGES SEVEN, EIGHT, NINE, TEN
ELEVEN.
City News:
DR.. Lambert Attempts Life in Jail
Cedar Falls Physician Creates An
other Stir.
Fryes in jail; Deny Guilt.
Ansons Make it Three Straight Wsth
Bunries. ,.
Mrs. Sarah Paul. Laurel Pioneer
Dead. -.....
PAGE TWELVE.
Markets and General:
Wheat Tends Downward ..
Corn Easier.
Cattle Trade Slow
Hogs Sell Lower.
Apology Demanded Of Austria.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-06-29
Germans, Hold Ground.

Berlin, via London. June 29.-The
fighting on the west front attained pro-
portions Of violence at various points
yesterday and last night, the1war Of
flee announced. but attacks Of the Brit
ish and French were repulsed every
where.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-06-29
MEXICANS KILL
DUBUQUE MAN
Beat John Mullen to Death During Al
tercation and Threats Of Lynehing
Arc Made-East Dubuque Saloons
Respensihle For Quarrel.

Special to Times -Repupffcan.
Dubuque, Junss, 29-John \ Mullen,
aged 40. ofsDubuque carpenter, at East
Dubuque. ILL.,. at II o'clock this morn
Ing engaged in an altercation with
three Mexioans employed by the Bur-
,lington road as section men. He was
beaten to death and two OF the men es-
capped, closely followed by officers. The
third was lodged in Jail. There is great
excitement and possibility of lynching.
There is talk of closing the East Du-
buque saloons.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-06-29
Cotton Seed Crushing stati.sie.,

washington. June 29.-Cotton seed
crushed from ..he crop OF 1915 totaied
i.s6f.Gos tons compared with s.779,6S5
tons In 1914, the census bureau today
announced Linters obtained numbered
930,469 equivalent to 500 pound bales
compared with $4,000 bales in 1911.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-06-29
Nev Work Guard. En.ra;n

New York, June es.-The Twelfth
regiment OF the New York National
Guard, about 1900 strong left for the
border at 3 o'clock this morning.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-06-29
IOWA GUARDS
RECE|VE,GUns
mastering Of Second Reg
iment Completed and Mem
Are Ready to Move.
NO ORDDSa !, AS
4GNTRAINMENT

F;,o Consignment Of Rifles Arrives
= ID Iowa Troops to Be Fully Out
fitted in Few iDays-consuitation
Held in Regard to Rsbsllious caval.
rymsn In Camp at Iowa city-ouards
From Western States to Border.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-06-29
Russians Take 10000 Prisoners.

Petrograd, via London, June 29-
Russian troops fighting in volhynia
and Galicia yesterday took prisoners
221 officerse and 10,2s5 men, says the
statement today by the Russian war
department.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-06-29

Montreal bakers must stamp thsif
initials on each loaf.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-06-29
NEWS OF THE DAY
T..R. BULLETIN.
Tho Weather.

Tho Weather.
Sun rises June 80 at 4:31; sets at 1888.
Iowa-Local thunder showers after
noon and tonight: Friday cloudy; not
much change in temperature.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1916-11-17
UNCLE SANS BANKS
BURSTING WITH MONEY
TOTAL RESOURCES HAVE IN
CREASED TWO BILLIONS
IN ONE YEAR.

National banks Of the United States
show an increase of 2,ll4 million dol
lars over the figures of the CORES
ponding period in 1915, according to a
recent report of the comptroller Of
the currency.
Total deposits, including amounts
due to banks, amounted to II 1862 mill
lion, an increase of 4S5 million over
those Of June 80, and 2,133 million
more than on September 2, 1915.
Deposits in central reserve bank cit
les from May l, last, to September ~
showed reduction of 21S million dol
lars, while in other reserve cities there
was an increase of ISL million dollars,
and in country banks an increase of
294 million dollars.
"This," says the comptroller, "is
indicative of the healthy progressive
effect Of the federal reserve act in de-
centralizing and distributing the mon
ey of the country"
Loans and discounts were 1850 mil
lion dollars, $50 million more than on
June 80, and 1,103 million more than
year ago.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1916-11-17

One Of the discoveries that the In
dian of western Montana made in ex-
perimenting with the species Of cattle
that came with the white man was
that cows are particularly susceptible
to suggestion, though he did not ex-
press his conclusion in the terms OF
psychology. Perhaps the pronoun
"she' would be more appropriate IN
this case for it was the squaw who
MIXED the COW when it was adopted
into the tribe along with the pony and
the pup.
The precise nature of the reception
that the first COW in Indian hands
gave the first squaw milkmaid Is not
recorded, but we do know that forever
thereafter she (the Indian) refused
to touch her (the cow until the cow s
hind legs had been at least theoretical
ly tied.
Theoretically" is used advisedly
for after the cows got used to the
squaws and the squaws got used to the
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1916-11-17

Pacific These old time boats were
cumbersome affairs, drawing consid
cradle water. The type of boats
which MIR. Yegen would have ply uF
and down the Yellowstone are Of 8
modern model, drawing, when empty
but Ia inches of water and when
loaded with $50 tons, but three feet
This depth, Mr.. Yegen says, would
he obtalnable at all seasons of the
year, with little work in some of
the more shallow channels. They
would burn an oil and water fuel
and could be operated with an Evans
Il Whiting carburetor, at a fuel cost
of So per day.
Would Garry Passengers.
The proposed vessels would be $50
feet in length, with beam of from
- to so feet, and would possess an 80
horsepower motor. Each boat would
have cabins and would carry passen-
gers. I'm time it is believed they
would attract pleasure seekers and
would offer variety to eastern bound
travellers. Ut is declared that bridges
would offer no hindrance to the boats,
because Of the low construction. The
boats would be stern wheelers.
Several streams of the district trib-
utary to the Yellowstone could be
navigated for some distance from the
mouth, and shippers throughout the
entire state would be benefited by
reason Of the low freight-carrying
rates that invariably mark water
transportation.
Fuel Oil From Elk Basin.
Mr.. Yegen would first interest the
federal government in the clearing of
the river, which, for boats of light
draft, would cost but little. When the
channels were made passable the
boats would follow quickly Mer-
chants from Livingston to New Or
leans could ship by water, and in
times Of car shortage, like these, the
river could afford much needed re-
lief. st. Louis would become place
of Importance to eastern Montana
points, and freight rates would be
lowered. The cost of operating a
line Of steamboats, would be small
and would be favorably affected by
oil fuel supply, the sources Of which
would be the Elk Basin country, less
than GO miles from Billings. The
success of an undertaking Of this
kind, Of which Mr.. Yegen feels as
sured, would mean that similar lines of
light draft river boats would operate
on the upper stretches Of the Missouri
as we'll, and help to solve the problem
Of grain movement, which every yea1
is becoming more serious.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1916-11-17

cows the tying became a mere for
mality. In fact, it was not so much
necessary to tie the cows legs as to
make the COW think they were tied.
The Indian milk maid soon discovered
that suggestion had made convert
Of the cow to the extent that she
would stand quietly forever provided
only a bit of rope touched one Of her
hind legs.
Early settlers in the Bitter Root
valley scoffed at the precaution taken
by the squaws, but when they under
took to milk COWS bought from the In
dams their scorn was quickly convert
ed to respect for Indian practices, al
belt at the price Of few broken
heads and the loss of quite a few
pals of milk. These pioneers testify
that cows that were gentle IN every
other respect refused to be MIXED UNI
til the strains Of hemp touched their
hind legs. AS long as the rope was
there, the cows would stand as though
hog-tied.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1916-11-17

plants. An inducemcnt urged in con-
nection with the Big Horn project is
the inexhaustible supplies of limestone
at hand for combination with nitrogen
in the manufacture of fertilizer and
explosives. 1t is pointed out that ex-
plosives might be stored safely in
tunnels bored in the vertical rock
walls of the canyon.
The surveys for the proposed rail-
way were made in 1913. The line
would tap one Of the most fertile val
leys in Montana and would greatly ia
ciitate the building of the dam. 1t
is estimated that the southern half
of the road, from Hardin to the cam
yon, could be constructed for $780,
600, and it is said that the saving in
building the dam and power plant
through the use of the road would
amount to more than it's cost.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1916-11-17
INTERPRETATION
OF MILWAUKEE
RESULTS OBTAINED IN MON
TANA FORESHADOW VAST
DEVELOPMENT.
Haul of Heavy Freight Trains Over
Stiff Grades of Rocky Mountains
Made Easy; No More Snow Block
AIDES; Many Benefits.

The Chicago, Milwaukee q st. Paul
Railway company has added ITO miles
to it's electrically equipped and oper-
ated lines in Montana between Deer
Lodge and Albcrton, bringing the
electrified mileage to 1856. Work on
the fourth and last unit between AL
berton and Avery, Idaho, is being com
pleted and when ready, about the first
of the year, the Milwaukee will have
44O miles of electric line in operation
across the Rocky mountains, $3.50
feet high, the Bitter Root, 4,200 feet
high, and the Belt mountains, 5,76S
feet above sea level. Already the re-
suits obtained in Montana foreshadow
vast developments in steam road cleo
trification throughout the world.
Greater comforts and better service
for passengers, less arduous tasks for
railroad employees and commercial
benefits for the country through
which the line passes have resulted
from Identification.
Is Tremendous Success.
EIcctrification has been such a
tremendous success that it is difficult
to state the results without seeming
exaggeration, but | can say that the
Milwaukee has forgotten that the con-
tinentah divide exists,'' declared C. A.
Goodnow, assistant to the president in
a recent interview in Chicago. "On
a two per cent grade over the Rockies
the electric locomotives haul ten or
eleven steel passenger cars at speed
varying from 20 to rs miles an hour,
and ON these same grades with one
helping engine, 2,5OO-ton freight
trains are hauled.
"|The winter of 19l4-19l5 was a
memorable one for Montana. There
were long periods in the Rocky noun
tain district when the thermometer
stood as low as 40 degrees below
zero. 1t was almost impossible to
move trains by steam locomotives, but
the electric engines were ready and al
ways be able to do the maximum work.
High Speed Possible.
On a two per cent mountain grade
it is necessary to let a steam-propelled
train gather speed and then apply air
brakes to check it. Then it is again
allowed to accelerate and it is agall.
checked to grinding of brakes and
jolting Of cars. With the regenerative
bralling speed of 80 miles an hour
is maintained down the entire grade
without jar or jolt. Reversed, the
motors become dynamos, and mechani-
cal energy developed by the train
down grade is turned into electrical
energy. The current gathered on the
down grades is turned back into the
trolly wires. On level tracks the cleo
trio engines easily reach 60 miles an
hour.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1916-11-17
YELLOWSTONE
STEAMBOAT LINE
B FILINGS CAPTAIN OF IN.
DUSTRY Is STRONG FOR
WATER NAVIGATION.
Would Have Government Dredge Riv.
er to Make Possible Establishment
of Line of River Boats; Believes
Plan Practical.

Senator Christian Yegen Of Billings
is sponsor Of a movement to secure
federal legislation which will provide
for the dredging and clearing Of the
Yellowstone river from Livingston
to its confluence with the Missouri
the formation of a steamship COM
pany and the establishment of a
freight carrying line by which mer-
chants Of eastern Montana could con-
sign freight by water from Livingston
and all towns down the river to the
Mississippi. Senator Iegen is one of
the most successful business men of
the Yellowstone metropolis. He is
also very practical man, and the
suggestion, coming. from him, will be
given the weight which will command
consideration in places where it will
do the most good.
Early Day Success.
Mr. Yegen points to the success of
the steamers Josephine, Far West and
other boats which navigated the river
before the coming OF the Northern
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1916-11-17
Hard on the Farmers.

Many farmers of the Harlem coun-
try, newly possessed of automobiles
bought with part Of the proceeds Of
this years crop, are seriously incon-
venienced because of the shortage Of
gasoline, due to the car shortage. They
feel like the boy who had a pocket full
Of rocks without anything to throw at.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1916-11-17
Wins Butter Scoring Contest.

The Clyde Park creamery has been
declared the winner of the six months ,
educational contest conducted by the
dairy department Of the Bozeman
Agricultural college.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1916-11-17

site there are 1000 miles Of transcon-
tinental railway line, much Of which is
being operated on heavy grades. Sher-
idan, Wyo., is only 60 miles away and
Billings. Mont. As miles.
The phases of the adaptability of
the Big Horn canyon project to the
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1916-11-17

development of power for utilization
in the extraction of nitrogen from
the air have been presented to the
federal authorities and are being con-
sidered by them, congress having APP
propriated $2O,O0O,OO0 for the con-
struction of one or more nitrate
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1916-11-17

Reservoir Would Extend
Above CANYONS Head.

The reservoir will extend the entire
length Of the canyon above the dam
and seven miles beyond. The storage
capacity, to level of 435 feet above
low water, is computed at 36, l43, 749,
$50 cubic feet. Half the annual flow
usually comes during six weeks in
June and July, about the time that
water is most needed for the crops, an
important factor from the standpoint
Of economy. It is figured that the
discharge will develop 217,5OO horse
power, which could be doubled to 49,
900 horsepower for eight months in
the year.
The cost of the dam, together with
the construction of a standard-gage
road from Hardin to the dam site, is
placed at $l2,107 900.
In connection with the utilization of
the electric power to be developed, it
is pointed out that within a radius
of 200 miles of the proposed dam
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1916-03-31
WILL STIMULATE
FARM TRAINING
Junior Agricultural Clubs
to be formed under the
direction of Commission
er E. V. Root.

Agricultural training is now one the OF
requisites Of school work. Commission
er OF Schools, e. V. Root is cooperating
with the Department OF Agriculture,
and the agriculture college in the forming
of Junior Agricultural clubs throughout
the county The principal object OF
this work in addition to the scientific
training it affords, is to stimulate an
interest among the young folks 10 farm
work and kindred occupations. Under
the direction of the commissioner and
with the cooperation Of the teachers
and the parents these clubs will be form.
ed. Liberal prizes will be offered by the
Van Buren Fair association to stimulate
the efforts of students along the lines
indicated by the Commissioner. Litera.
ture has already been sent to the various
schools and it is predicted that tie plan
will have the hearty COO peration Of every
one. The plan will be given in further
in these columns at a later date.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1916-03-31
CONFERS MASONIC
DEGREES ON SON

A large number of the members of
Paw Paw Lodge No. 25 r. i A. M. we're
present at the special communication
Tuesday night to witness the comforting
of the Third degree on Howard Parks by
his father, Past Master e. f. Parks.
The comforting of Masonic degrees on a
son is an honor that comes to but few
fathers. Those have been thus honored
in Paw Paw Lodge No. 25 are Past Mas
ter VIM. Killefer, who conferred all seven
degrees (both Blue Lodge and Chapter,
on two sons, Wade and Bill. Pist Grand
Master R.W Hroughton .hree degrees
on two cons, and Past Master VIM. g.
Mosier three degrees on two sous and
now comes Past Master Parks three de.
grees on his SOD. 1t has been many
years since Mr.. Parks was Master, but
one would not have known it judging
from the excellence Of the work.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1916-03-31
SURPRISED ON HIS BIRTHDAY

Last Saturday evening the WomeC' 6
Bible class of the Christian ch urch
gathered at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
II. e. Shaefer In honor Of the 77th birth
day anniversary of .heir teacher, o. w.
Rowland. who was completely taken by
surprise, the affair having been carefully
prearranged.
The evening was delightfully."- spent
consisting of music and songs, after
which the pastor, Rev. Shape, acting in
behalf OF the class, gave an appropriate
address Of congratulations and heartfelt
appreciation OF their faithful and be-
loved teacher, also presentiDg him with
copy OF "Pelouoet's Secret Notes" as
token OF their sincere good will. Rev.
Shape also read an original poem in
honor of 6-o. Rowland's birthday. Mr..
Rowland responded with one Of his
happy yet impressive talk which made
everyone present feel happier and bet
ter b cause OF these pleasant sssocia-
tions together in church work. Dainty
refreshments were served, after which
the guests departed for their homes,
leaving with Bro. Rowland their sincere
good wishes for many happy returns of
the day.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1916-03-31
BOTH HIGHWAYS
ON SAME ROUTE
Great Dixie Highway and
Detroit to Chicago road
over one route through
Van Buren,.

Supervisor E. j. Kirby of Covert was
in Battle Greek last week to attend q
meeting of the officers and directors of
the Detroit to Chicago Highway Asso-
ciation," which Was held az the Post
Tavern. Supervisor Kirby is one OF the
strongest and most consistent Good
Roads" boosters in Van Buren, county,
and he is always present at these meet
ings when it is possible to be there.
The meeting in question was for the
purpose of definitely fixing the route for
this great "Detroit to'Chicago" highway.
There was some difference of opinion
among the officers of the association az
to the route through Van Buren, county.
1t was finally settled however through
Dowagiac, Decatur, Hamiltou, Paw Paw
and on to Kalamazoo, over the establish
ed route of the great Dixie Highway"
10 the selection of this route, Van Buren,
county seems to be especially favored,
for thus will two great National high
ways pass through the county and both
over the same route.