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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-07-22
Neutral Diplomat Declares
Black List Tactical
Blunder.
FRIENDS OF ALLIES
ARE MADE TO SUFFER
American Firms Subscribing to Anglo
French Loan Included in List-Ac-
ton Taken Just as France Is At
tempting to Float New Loan in
America and Important Russian
Financial Arrangements Under Way.

London, July ga neutral diploma.
exceptionally well informed regarding
the details of the economic war which
Great Britain is waging on the central
powers, today declared to representa-
tive of the Associated Press that he re-
garded the recent publication by the
British government of the blacklist OF
certain American firms. as the great
est possible tactical blunder at th:'
time, when French loan is about to
be floated in America and important
Russian financial arrangements are
under way there
1T is blunder," continued the Dip
lomat, because it is unnecessary, since
for months most Of the firms on ths
list have been on a sub-rosa black lst-
At any rate they were not on the whlte
list, so the government had complete
control over any of their operations
which passed thru British territory.
British Financiers Dissatisfied.
THE financial section of London Is
by no means unanimous in approval OF
the measure, even those in its favor
being dissatisfied with it's scope. con-
tending that some omissions from the
list are more significant than in
cluSions.''
Great uneasiness exists among
American branch houses here whose
home firms have any financial or trad
ing connections with Germany, Out
they refuse to discuss the question Tor
publication.
Friendly Firms included.
Attention was called here to the ap-
pearance on the South American hst
of some firms declared to be financed
by New York bankers. which invested
heavily in the Anglo French loan. Dis
cussing these assertions, Lord Rober:
Cecil. minister of war and trade, salo
today that 1t was quite possible the
government had NOT placed certain
American firms which had close Ger
man connections on the list for the
very reason that they had proven
friends of the allies in regard to the
Anglo French loan. On the other hano'
he said if other friends of the allles
were suffering thru the Inclusion ol
some of their connections on the llst'
the British government was ready u
make necessary amends.
Lord Robert declared that names
might be added to the list from time
to time, while others might be re-
moved. He admitted the POSSIBILITY
Of making mistakes in the compll-
alton of the list, but stated firmly
that it's publication was much beotef
than possible edict, providing that
no British subject might trade with
the enemy, no matter what his doml-
cile enforcement of which doctrine
would entail much greater hardship
on innocent parties than the present
method.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-07-22
NEWS PRINT INQUIRY.
Commerce Commission Investigating
Hoh Cost Of Paper.

Commerce Commission investigating
High Cost Of Paper.
Washington, July 22.-Newspaper
publishers thruout the country were in
vited today by the federal trade COM
mission to be represented at hearing
here, Aug. l, on whether there has been
an undue increase in the price of news
print paper. The commission will con-
duct an exhaustive investigation OF
which the hearing will be the first
step.
The investigation was ordered by a
resolution Of the senate. The commits
sion has sent word to 1000 dailies and
1000 weeklies asking those who can
not appear to submit any informa ton
they may have in writing. The COM
mission wants specific information Of
prices: quantities and facts bearing OH
the increase.
Field agents Of the commission are
now examining the accounts of paper
and Canada to determine the cost OF
manufacturers in the United States
production, profit, terms of sale and
other things.
The commission will report to the
senate by Oct. 1. It asks that any pa
pers not receiving a copy Of the sched :
ule it is sending out apply for them or
forward any information to the secre-
10, -
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-07-22
More Deaths in Past
Twenty-four Hours Than
Any Previous Day.
THIRTY NINE DIE;
NEW CASES TOTAL 1876
Quarantine Regulations Of lncreas-
ing Severity Adopted by Cities and
Towns Near New York-Erie Rail-.
road Warns Passengers That Chill
dren Will Not Be Permitted in
Many Towns-New Jersey Cases.

New York, July 22.-There were
more deaths in the epidemic OF infan-
tile paralysis during the last twenty
four hours than at any time since the
infection of the disease four weeks ago.
Since 10 o'clock yesterday the plague
has killed thirty-nine childrn in the
five boroughs of New York City. There
were 1s5 new cases reported.
Quarantine regulations of increasing
severity, dut to the fear of the spread
OF paralysis, were reported today from
number of cities and towns near
here.
The Erie railway, which serves
thousands of commuters, has sent out
a bulletin to stations warning them TO
notify prospective passengers that chill
dren will be barred from most of the
stations along the line in New Jersey
and PENNSYLVANIA. "A total of 239 cases
Of infantile paralysis is reported from
the state Of New Jersey. The cases
in Connecticut number fifty-nine. New
York state, outside of the city. has l9o
cases.
Increase in All Boroughs.
The plague took big stride in Man.
haitian where there were ten deaths,
the largest number yet. In the Bronx
the disease gained Here there were five
daths A marked increase was shown
in Brooklyn, the seat Of the disease, and
cases and deaths in the other two bor-
oughs indicated that the epidemic,
aided by wave of high humidity, was
becoming more widespread. Cases to
date total 1852, and deaths So.
"Quack" Doctors Active.
Hundreds of 'quack" doctors, patent
medicine takers and "get-rlch-quick''
schemers are thriving on the epidemic
DR.. Oscar Lesser. assistant director OF
public health agitation, declared today:
Solutions that cost 8 to 10 cents pei
gallon to prepare are being sold for a
dollar a BOTTLE he asserted. a. .
Commenting on the big increase In
the number of deaths from the disease.
Health Commissioner Emerson, insisted
that the outlook was mot discourag
ing saying that irregular returns were
to be expected.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-07-22
RECEPTION FOR HANLY.
Prohibition Nominees Warmly Received
at CHICAGO.

Prohibition Nominees Warmly Received
at Chicago.
Chicago July 22-J. Frank Hanly. of
Indiana, and Ira d. Landrith, of Ten
nessee nominees for the prohibition
party for president and vice president
Of the United States, were guests at a
.recepHon given by local prohibitionists
on their arrival here from st. Paul to-
day. "a conference on plans of the party
also was held. Z 49, 81 -
Mr.. Hanly toldi some hundred per
sons who greeted him at the reception
that he would start at once on cam
palgn to lead the party to victory. He
said that within few days meeting
of the executive committee would be
held at which plans for the campaign
would be laid. A campaign fund of
$1,O0O,00O will be raised, says Daniel
Polling, of Boston, temporary chairman
Of the st. Paul convention. More than
$250.O00 already has been subscribed.
Mr.. Landrith the vice presidential can
didate, told his hearers that if either
party failed to elect president this
fall, 'it certainly would have a prohi-
bition fall in the White House in
1920"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-07-22
CHINA STILL RESTLESS.
Death Of Yuan Shi kai Fails to Unity
Rival Leaders.

Peking. July 22.-Chinese public
opinion has been in strangely un-
formed state since the death Of Yuan
Shi Kai TIL passing of the emperor
president was hailed joyfully rather
than sorrowfully and efforts to enforce
mourning have been farcical.
Every day 1t became clearer that
many OF the leaders in the south. who
declared Yuan Shi Kai's retirement
was the chief end which they sought,
had personal ambitions and are not
giving Ii Yuan Hung the support
which might reasonably be expected
OF them.
Many Of the provinces have refused
to re5oin the union and new demands
arc made on the president daily by pb-
utica1 leaders In the rebelling factions.
Lians Shi ", and Chow Tzu Chi. the
two members Of the government who
have most to do with finances in China,
have resigned under fire. Both Of these
men were close advisers Of Yuan Shi
Kai and are regarded as two Of the
ablest leaders in China.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-07-22
SIR SAM HUGHES CLEARED.
Canadian Minister of Militia Held In
nocent in Fuse Graft Case.

nocent in Fuse Graft Case.
Ottawa, July 22-Sir Sam Hughes,
minister Of militia, Is held by the
Meredith Duff Royal commission inno-
cent of responsibility for the negoti-
alton for government fuse contracts
with American munitions manufac-
turers. from which they were alleged to
have profited unduly. The findings OF
the commissions were announced yes
terday.
The contracts in question were let
by the Canadian shell committee to the
American Ammunition Company. and
the International Arms and Fuse Com
pany. and the investigation of them
followed charges laid in the house OF
commons by G. w. Kyle, NJ. P.
The commission finds that Col. ].
Wesley Allison. a friend of the minis
ter of militia, and alleged to have been
one of those who divided the profits,
was instrumental IN bringing about
a contract in which he was interested
pecuniarily." ..r ....
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-07-22
BRITISH WOMEN PARADE.
Make Impressive Demonstration Q
Their Part in War


Their Part in War.
London. July %. British women
gave an impressive demonstration to-
day Fof their work In the war. thou
sands participating in parade thru
the principal streets. The parade was
divided into numerous sections with
tableaux on lorries, representing wom-
en- in, working costumes, showing how
they had replaced men in various ac-
tivities.
There were women in overalls from
munition factories, nurses, chauffeurs,
street car workers and railroad and
AGRICULTURAL workers In the process
sion were floats in the form of en-
blematic memorials to Earl Kitchener,
and the soldiers and sailors who had
been killed in war. Other women i'm
5personated detachmerts of troops from
the British dominions and all the al
lied armies.
At the conclusion of the pageant
wreaths were placed on the monu-
ments of wellington and Nelson.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-07-22
penetrated into the German salient 9
the wood Of Vermandoville.
German War Report.

The statement reads:
IAN attack by the English in the
region of Fromelles on Wednesday, was
executed, we have established by two
strong divisions. The brave Bavarian
division, before whose front the at
tack took place, counted on the ground
in front Of them more than 1000 enemy
killed and brought in 491 prisoners, in
cluding ten officers, and sixteen ma
chine guns.
ION both sides OF the Somme the
enemy yesterday, as was expected,
prepared to deliver main blow, but it
failed. After the strongest fire prep
aration over front of about twenty
seven miles attacks were made from
south of Pozieres to the west of Ver-
mandoville. More than seventeen di-
visions, with more than 100000 men,
participated in the attacks.
Berlin Admits Defeat.
"The result for the enemy is that the
first line of the German division along
front of about two miles east of
Hardecourt was pressed back from it's
foremost trenches into the next
trenches, lying half mile behind, and
enemy divisions penetrated into the
salient of the little wood Of Verman-
doville.
"On the entire remaining front the
wild onsets broke to pieces against
the death defying loyalty of our troops,
with extraordinary losses for the
enemy. UP to the present seventeen
officers and 1900 men have been cap
tured.
"The artillery and mine throwing
activity south of La Bassee canal and
northwest of Lens, as in the Argonne
and on both sides OF the Meuse, in
creased ut intervals.
North of Vendresse, in the Aisne
region. small French detachments ad-
vanced after an explosion which was
without result, but were repulsed and
the crater was occupied by u.s.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-07-22
SECOND REGIMENT
TO LEAVE TONIGHT
Believed That Second Contingent Of
Iowa Ghardsmen Will Depart For
Border Late Today - Missourans
bard Soldiers With Flowers.

Des Moines July 22.-Cars in which
the Second infantry, Iowa National
Guard. are to be. sent to Texas, were
expected to reach Camp Dodge this
afternoon or tonight The Second Will
entrain as soon as the cars arrive.
: It was believed probable that the
soldiers will not get out Of camp unit!
this evening. and the tents will not be
struck until this afternoon. The men
spent the day policing the camp pre-
paratory to leaving.
Reports from the advance guard of
Iowa infantry indicate that the Third
infantry, which left the camp early
Friday mo1ning, is today Somewhere
in Kansas.y Correspondents with the
Third stata that the Iowans are get
ting rousing receptions all along the
line and at Conception, Mo-. the entire
town turned out ana bombarded them
with flowers.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-07-22
SETTLEMENT is NEAR.
U. S. to Accept carranza Proposals for
Joint Commission.


Washington, July 22.-Acceptances
here of the Carranza governments pro-
posals for a joint commission TO settle
differences between the United States
and Mexico appeared certain today. An
announcement was expected at any mo-
ment. The only delay was for time for
a reply from Carranza with suggestions
that the proposals be amended some
what.
Reports reaching General Pershing
and various border points, that Villa
has assembled a formidable force and Is
getting ready to renew his war on the
de facto government had no confirma-
tion today from anywhere. 1t was
plain that even if the bandit is active
again, it will not affect the negotiations
with the Mexican government. The
capture and punishment of Villa is still
desired and cooperation Of American
troops to that end will be cheerfully
given, it was said, if the de facto gov
ernment so desires.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-07-22
.Mar.prits Safe in Port.

London, July 22.-Doubts concerning
the fate Of the British battleship War
sprite. which may have been caused by
German assertions that she was sunk
in the Jutland battle were dispelled
when q representative Of the Associ-
ated Press and other neutral cores
pondents visited this week British
port where the squadron. with Vice
Admiral Sir David Beatty, was viewed
The entire squa dron, with light cruis-
ers and destroyers. was aligned ready
for work, Whatever damage it suf-
fered in the battle nase been repaired
: and no scars We're visible
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-07-22
AWAIT DEPARTURE
OF DEUTSCHLAND
Allied Warships Draw Close to Three
Mile Limit In Expectation Of Dash
BY German SubmersibIe-cIoseIy
Patrol Coast.

Norfolk, Va. July 22-Allied war
ships off Cape Henry awaiting the de-
parture Of the German submersible
Deutschland after a night Of slow
cruising, during which their lights
played over the entrance to the capes
frequently, at day break today quick
ened their speed and resumed their
regular north and south patrol.
It is estimated that the ships are
today from eight to ten miles out. At
one time last night one Of them, pre-
sumably a French ship, moved in to
within five miles Of the Virginia
beach, coming closer to shore than
it had at any other time.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-07-22
WILL FIGHT FOR MAINE.
Democrats Hope to Make Good Show.
ina in state Election.

Washington. July 22.-vance McCor-
mick, chairman Of the democratic ma
tional committee. today conferred with
the president. senators and representa-
tives and other democratic leaders here
on the democratic campaign and de-
tails of the plan for re-electing a DEM
ocratic house and senate. The first
work Of this kind will be done In Maine.
where the democrats will put forth
their best efforts.
President Wilson has speech of ac-
ceptance under way altho he Will not
finish 1t until after Former Justice
Hughes delivered his speech OF accept
ance in New York, July 81.
Mr. Mccormick said he had not yet
finished the selection of the committee
for the campaign of the national COM
mittee but expects to make headway
today in conferences here.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-07-22
SUFFER HEAVY LOSSES.
osrnans Kill 1000 British But A
Ha.anailad "a Give Ground

0srmans Kill 1000 British But Are
Compelled to Give Ground.
Berlin, via London, July 22.-An at
tack by British forces against the
Germans at Fromelles, north of La
Bassee, on Wednesday, resulted in the
loss by the attackers Of more than
1000 men killed and nearly 500 men
taken prisoners, according to a state
ment given out by the war office.
The statement admits that the Ger
3n1an Nine along a front OF about two
lmiles east of Hardecourt was driven
}}ifrrois: iroiss: its frs. trenches into Its second
trenches, half mile in the rear.
enemy forces, the statement says.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-07-22
Will Fight Attempt to Place
Name of Hughes on
Progressive Ticket
INDICATIONS POINT u
TO AN ENDORSEMENT
State Committee Threatens 60 Go -
Court to Prevent the Republican
Candidate From Receiving Place on
Ballot, But Endorsement Nsvsrthe-
less 10 Expected - Colby Attaches
: Biamss to Former Hughes Appeintsss


Progressive leaders were here for
conference Of the state committees
which threatens to go to court Il
any action Is taken to place the name
Of Charles e. Hughes or those OF the
republican presidential electors on the
progressive ballot in New York state.
Committees to bring about the nofni-
nation Of Judge Samuel Seabury. OF
the court of appeals, for governor in
opposition to Governor Richmond.
has been appointed In some counties.
in spite Of the threats of progress
sives the Indications are that Hughes
will be endorsed.
Bainbridge Colby arrived here to-
day and ut once issued q statement
saying some former Hughes appointecs
were here trying TO deliver the pro-
gressive machinery to the republtcans.
He said Hughes leaders among the
progressives are trying to "garrote and
coerce others TO follow Them"
Plight Of Parker.
1T seems to be on the cards 10
force a Hughes endorsement said
Colby Tho plight Of that gentle
progressive, John Parker, whom We
have nominated for vice-president Ia
recognized as sad. but 1t Is dismissed
with shrug. Nothing. not even
duty, must be allowed to interfere with
the attempts of 'endorsers' to get next
to the candidate and to point With
pride to what they have done"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-07-22
MRS. PAGE PAYS FINE.

Settles judgment Imposed For Com.
pIicity in Burning Building.
Special to Times es-Republicap.
Bedford, July 22.-Mrs. 10y Page
of Lenox, called at the office of the
clerk of the district court here and
paid $1,000 fine imposed upon her in
April for completely in burning the
barn of her husband, Ham Page. OF
Lenox The fine and costs paid ap-
gregate $1,000. Hewitt Young, ol
Lenox, who confessed to setting the
fire, has q $500 fine due in September
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-07-22
ENLIGHTENMENT is CHARGED.
Empioye Of New York Bank Said I
Have Taken $4,000 to $4,000.

New York, July 20. = 1t became
known today that a secret investiga
ton has been in progress for some time
into the embezzlement of between $780,
900 and $4,000 by an employe of the
Coal and Iron National Bank here. Of
iicials Of the bank admitted today that
the man under suspicion was being
guarded and intimated that an arrest
would be made soon. The suspected
man is said to have been employed by
the bank for many years. Systematic
enlbezzlements continued thru most OF
the time, it was said
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-07-22
Submarine Attaeks EIbe.

Berlin, July pa press report from
Stockholm says Russian submarine
discharged a torpedo at the German
shin Elbe, in the Gulf Of Bothnia, with
in Swedish territorial waters.
1t is said at The Hague that the
British took the first class mail Of the
steamer Rydnyani, from the Dutch
East Indies to Rotterdam.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-07-22
AGREE ON ;HcE:%::%!;-;Y'. Z.
Germany to Pay For Swiss Lives Lost
on Steamer Sussex.

Lucerne, via London, July 22.-The
local papers say that Germany and
Switzerland have reached an agree
ment regarding the Indemnity to be
paid the families Of Swiss victims of
the sinking of the Sussex. Each gov
ernment has appointed an expert who
will consider the cases and fix the
amount to be paid.
The British steamer Sussex was tor
pedoed without warning in the English
channel on March "a. Fifty lives
were lost. Among the injured were
some Americans. On May 10 Germany
admitted the responsibility and
promised to pay indemnity to the
Americans and punish the commander
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-07-22
PAGE ONE
TeIeuraphio News:

T|N@ VINE
TeIegraphio News:
Germans to Counter Attack to Halt
Allies.
British Lose Heavily in Assaults on
German Trenches.
Empire State Progressives to Fight
Hughes.
British Economic War Policy De-
clared Blunder
Plague in New York More Alarming.
Epidemic Spreads to Neighboring
States.
PAGES TWO, THREE, FIVE
Iowa News:
Seek Boys Body in Water.
Cedar Rapids Camper Drowned.
Gathered in the By-Ways.
Report on Causes of Paralysis.
William Mansfield Released.
kepford Advocates Health Bureau.
Mummies of Squaw and Child Found.
PAGE FOUR
Editorials:
That Near Beer" Stuff.
AS to the Artistic Temperament"
Mr.. D'Autremont's Family.
Topics of the Times.
Iowa Opinion and Notes.
PAGES SIX, SEVEN, EIGHT, NINE.
City News:
No Clue to Dillon Murder.
Bloodhound Follows Cold Trail.
Poor Pitching and Errors Lose
Ansons Game.
Farmer Has Terrible Injury.
Local Comment
General and Brief City News.
PAGE TEN
Markets and General:
Wild Rushes to Buy Make Wheat
Jump.
Dry Hot Weather Lifts Corn Prices.
Objections Raised to British Order.
Hogs Are Plentiful and Prices De-
cline.
Cattle Trade Has Steady Tone,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-07-22
STILL SEEKING cRoNEs
Detectives Think They Have Glow to
Whareabouts of Poisoner.

Whereabouts of Poisoner.
Waukesha, Wis, July 22.-Chicaeo
detectives are combing Waukesha
county in search Of Jean Crones, VINO
is supposed to have poisoned score
of guests including the archbishop at
a BANQUET given Archbishop Mundelein
In Chicago last February.
man answering the description OF
Crones is said to have registered at
hotel at Okauchee lake. He left mys-
teriously during the night. 1t is said.
No trace Of the supposed fugitive
fro that place has been obtained. on
the supposition that Crones may nave
gone to Portage, the detectives left TO.
that city last evening.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-07-22
APPROVE REDMOND Plan.
Nationalists Agree That Home Rule
Bill BE Presented Immediately.

London, July PA meeting Of the
nationalist members OF the house Of
commons here approved the demand Of
John Redmond that the Irish home rule
bill be introduced without delay and
that it shall not go in any respect be-
yond the terms Of settlement agreed
uRon.
The meeting adjourned until Monday
by which time 1t is thought Mr.. Red
mond will have been advised of the
course adopted by the cabinet at its
session today.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-07-22
n..eu. Euphoria Survivors.

Algeria, via Paris, July IA French
mai steamer which arrived today
picked up on a raft seven survivors
from the battleship Euphoria, which
was sunk several days ago by a sub
marine. No news has been received
from twenty three other members OF
the crew.