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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-07-25
l 500 Employees at One Plant Soon
to Be Increased to More than 1000

Modern machinery, such as automatic riyct machine
which eight of rive,s day is contained in
the plant Everything in the finished vessel the teak
and hardwood furniture, will be made in the Seattle yards.
An uptoda,e hospital viii be part OF the plant which
is yet completed.
Sanitary washrooms have been installed for the 800
employees The number OF employees will be increased 1000
or more it is said, as the kcels arc laid
The Seattle Construction Dry Dock Co, OF the
oldest Seattle firms in the construction business has
calling for approximately 100000 worth Of
At present there soton vessels and three sub
marines the yard ways and two kces will be laid
by August T.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-07-25
And There Are Still More Big
Contracts Waiting Seattle Firms

Officials OF the company would not say to the number
OF vessels which will be built but minated the plant would
build other vessels.
Capt. James Grifths, OF Grths & Son, who recently
acquired the plant OF Hall Bros Eagle Harbor ed
Tuesday that he attempting close several large build
ling contracts.
In the past the Eagle Harbor plant has been used chiefly
repair plant but it has been completely equipped To
make wooden vessels.
Captain Griffth said he had the building out
look good.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-07-25

About $50 Mormons attended a
picnic Monday in Woodland park. in
commemoration OF the anniversary
OF the arrival OF Brigham Young
and the pioneer band of ia Nor
mans in the Salt Lake valley in
is4T from Illinois.
Besides several pioneers. 20 mis-
sionaries OF the Western Washing
ton division OF the church attended
the picnic. They will meet Tues
day TO redistribute the district
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-07-25

they had ever seen
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-07-25
RED MEN ELECT
OFFICERS TODAY

John Mckee OF Everett auto
rnatieally retired Tuesday &C
state great saehern OF the I'm.
proved Order Of Red Men. and
was replaced by Hugh herren
OF Puyailup.
Nearly 1000 members OF the
order. including more than 200
delegates iron, all parts OF the
state. gathered here for their
18TH annual great council. went
Into secret session Tuesday at
Knights Of Pysnlss hall 20 elect
officers.
According to custom. each officer
is advanced each year into the nexi
higher position.
Clad In aboriginal war paint and
feathers. fully 1000 men and won
en- paraded downtown Monday
night. splitting the air with war
whoops.
A public meeting Will be held In
Red Mems hall. 1898 Fourth ave
Tuesday evening. Great incohones
Frederick o. Downes OF Boston
Mass. will speak.
The great council will close Tues
day night. after a two days session
aa--ssa~-===-s----z--4e
c. @. MORRISON and r.. W. Har
rison are In Seattle after a io-days
trip TO Mt. Baker, during which
they climbed To the summit.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-07-25
One Company to Build IL Vessels
at an Average Price of $225,OOO

Twelve vessels planned with two vessels, measuring
$50 feet under construction The average OF each vessel
built in this yard will be S225,00O.
The vessels will be built along standard lines. They will
be equipped with DIESEL engines and suitable for lumber and
trade
Supt Sloan says he has included features
including salt preservation system for the hull mbcr the
construction.
The frames constructed of Washington fir and the
complete frame is in Is days The vessels are four
with special Matches which greatly facilitate loading
it is said
for the Alaska Pacific Navigation Co. under the supervision
OF Capt O. A. Johansen the East The vessel
232 length with 24oo beam and will cost ap-
proxmately $225O00 1t will be launched in tho fall put
he Ma
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-07-25
MIKE WANTS HIS sl6o

Mike Gaffney. private detective,
renewed his claim OF sl60 against
the city, which. he says, he earned
In connection with the attempted
unraveling OF the Wheeler and
Swift murder mystery. lie filed
his claim with the council Monday.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-07-25
Uncle Sam Comes to Seattle to Get
for His Bigger Navy

The companys call for four 7S0O-ton vessels
for Norwegian and Danish firms S0oton vessels for
the New York Cuban Mail s. S Co The United States
has three submarines and torpedo boat de-
stroyer ordered.
Officials OF the company that improvements have
been made and still others contemplated which will make
the plant the equal OF any in America
The Puget Sound Bridge Dredging Co. is of the
Seattle firms to enter the building field This company
devong its energies entirely the construction OF wooden
auxiliary schooncrs.
Joseph A. Sloan is superintendent OF construction and the
plant located the Of the East waterway
is known the Washington Shipping Corporation yard.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-05-17
DEBATE ARMY eILL.
Attacks on Nitrate Plant Provision 0s-
laws Adoption Of conferees' Report.

Attacks on Nitrate Plant Provision De-
lays Adoption Of conferees' Report.
Washington, May l7.-Attacks on the
provision for a government nitrate
plant, incorporated in the army bill, de-
layed adoption of the conferees' report
today in the senate. Senator Hard
wick, of Georgia, led in the attack,
characterizing the provision as danger
Gus, socialistic ana paternal. The de-
bate was broadened out by Senator
Lodge denouncing the reduction in the,
senate provision for the size OF the
regular army. s
with not soldier left on the At
lantic coast e-sn Maine to Fortress
Monroe-today they are taking the
coast artillery-and the Pacific coast
in the same condition-all to take care
of the little trouble In Mexico. said
Senator Lodge.
The Owen bill. to amend the corrupt
practices act, was reported today by the
senate elections committee with amend !;
ments, increasing the aggregate dis
bursement permitted In presidential
elections from $250,000 for all political
parties, { O $400,0 900 for any party. and
restricting the total disbursement to
$4,000 for any candidate for president
and $4,000 for a candidate for vice
president. The bill puts 5000 Iirnit
on expenditures for a candidate for the
senate. and $500 on a candidate for
the house.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-05-17
oRPET TO TAKE STAND.
Boy Accused Of Lambert Murder
Testify in Own Defense,

Testify in Own Defense.
Waukegan. ILL.,. May 17.--Selection Of
jury in the trial Of viii Orpet. for
mer Wisconsin, University student,
charged with the murder or Marian
Lambert continued today. Three ten
tative Jurors have been selected from
the first venire OF 1875 and new ven
ire was called today. s
The most important developments
in the case since i. went tos trial oc-,
CURED when Orpet's attorneys an
nounced their client would testify in
his own behak Orpet was the only
witness to the death of the girl, all
the other evidence to be considered
being circumstantial
His story is considered to be Of the
greatest importance to the defense.
States Attorney Arthur Dady an
nounced that Miss Celeste .Youker, the
DeKalb. Ill. school teacher, lgto whom
Orpet said he was engaged, will APP
pear as states witness
Contempt OF court proceedings were
threatened by Judge Donnelly today in
the trial OF Orpet. because deliberate at
tempts had been made, he said. to evade
jury service.
Three jurors had been selected when
the first venire OF 1876 men was exhaust
ed. Examination Of the second venire
of 100 was begun at the afternoon
session. Il 5ss saS - -
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-05-17
WILSON REPLIES 70 POPE.
President Answers 1ensdiet's Plea to
Maintain Peace. ~. y

Washington, May IT,. President
Wilson has replied to the message sent
him recently by Pope Benedict, in
which the pope expressed the hope
that war between the United States
and Germany would not be precipi-
tated by the submarine issue, and con-
veyed the impression that he hoped
the United states might be Of assist
ance in restoring peace in Europe.
The presidents reply was conveyed
thru Monsignor Bonzanc, apostolic del-
egate here, who delivered the pope's
message to the White House. White
House officials refused to, discuss the
pope's message or the presidents re-
ply. Es5
% The president is understood to have
informed the pope that he is very
eager to keep the United States out OF
the war and would do everything con-
sistent in maintaining the rights of
the United States:
At the White House 1t was said
nothing was known of the mission to
this country of Secretary Grew. Of the
American embassy to Berlin. It had
been suggested that possibly he might
be bringing message from Emperor
William TO President Wilson.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-05-17
u. S. CRUISER SAN ~
FRANCISCO AGROUND
Fast on Shoals ia Nantucket Sound
For Several IS sHours-Runs Aground
I: in GaIe-MftaIeboat With Eight

Members Of Grew Reported Lost.
+ Boston, May 17.-The United States
cruiser San Francisco, now serving as
mine laying ship was aground on a
snoal in Nantucket sound for several
hours early today in a-gale,, during
which it was reported that she lost a
whale boat containing eight members
Of her crew. The San Francisco float
ed later without assistance and was
not greatly damaged. T. 81
Advices regarding the whale boat
and its crew were uncertain. Mess
ages saying they were LIST were re-
ceived at two stations, while officers
Of the Charlestown navy yards, which
were in touch with the cruiser, said
they had no word that any men were
missing 70 @ s@
The San Francisco. bound from this
port for Newport R. Z. was in COM
mand of Reginald r. BelIsnap, when
she ran aground A wireless call for
assistance was quickly answered. The
batt1eships New Hampshire and the
coast guard cutters SsaAcushnet and
Gresham proceeded at once to answer
the cali. ! 4 The asstsrs were on their
way to the-stranded cruiser when the
message announced she had beer, float
ed reached shore. ~ ~ 4.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-05-17
PAGE ONE

l. PAGE ONE
TeIegraphic News:
Iowa Republicans Solid For Cummins.
No Condemnation OF Primary.
Easement Held For High Treason.
Deemer Rescued From Mexican Ban
dts. 'se 9s-
Steamer Sunk. Americans Lost.
Naval Battle Reported. a."
PAGES TWO, THREE, FOUR
Iowa News:
Judge Birdsall Dies Suddenly.
Iowa College Commencement. s.A5
" Baby Mystery Cleared. I'LL T.
Fete at Cedar Falls.
Rain Checks Corn Planting.
,Cummins Eulogized in Keynote
Speech.
Bad Gang Broken Up.
PAGE FIVE.
Story:
The Turmoil.
PAGE SIX.
Editorial:
Worth a Million to Herr
A Little, Allegory. ,~~,-~
Wet Enforcement or Dry Law.
Topics and Iowa Opinion.
PAGES SEVEN, EIGHT, NINE, TEN,
ELEVEN.
City News: .-,
Iowa Manufacturers Here.
Railroad Men of Country Meet With
Them.
Seventy Three to Graduate.
NJ. & St. L. Reorganization Opposed
st. Paul Jobbers Coming.
General and Brief City News.
PAGE TWELVE.
Markets and General:
Wheat Prices Sag.
Corn Shows Firmness.
Cattle Market Weakens.
Slump in Hog Prices.
National Expense Growing.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-05-17
NEW u-eoAT> WARNING.
Note by Germany Held to Be Modifiea.
tion Of Assurances. s -

( Washington, May 17.-Germany has
served notice on neutral nations, in
cluding the United States, that mer-.
Ichantmen which turn their prows to-
ward her submarines may be sunk on
sight. .-saz ,E e. r. =
I Whether this notice lessons the
scope of the assurances which the
Berlin government gave to the United
Estates some days ago will be deter
mined after careful consideration by
I the president and Secretary Lansing.
The instructions to German COM
manders which gave effect to the as
surances provided that in accordance
with the general principles of visit
and search and the destruction Of mer-
chant vessels recognized by interna
tional law, such vessels should not be
( sunk without warning and without
fsaying human lives unless they at
tempted to escape or offer resistance
There was no suggestion in those
instructions that the position of the
Eship at the time OF being overhauled
would limit the obligation Of the sub
marine commander. 49,
Il The German ambassador last Friday
sent a note to the secretary Of state In
regard to the Dutch steamer Bandoeng.
The ambassador asserted that when the
vessel was ordered to stop, permissible
under international law" it turned
upon the submarine. The submarine
|opened fire. which caused the ship to
he brought to, and its master explained
T that he made the maneuveri in order to
|approach closer to the submarine and
thus expedite the examination.
The ambassador said his government
desired to suggest to neutral govern
|ments that the masters OF their mer-
chant ships be given TO- understand
that in the event Of their being stopped
by German warships the provision of
international law must .be observed.
| In allied diplomatic circles 1t Is as
serted that this notice on the part Of
Germany is designed to limit the as
surances given to the United States.
In administration circles it is
pointed out that 1t is the, duty of a
submarine commander. to protect his
own ship and crew, that the frailty
| Of his vessel makes 1t particularly vul-
[nerable to ramming by merchantmen,
land that the natural disposition of a
warship officer under such circum-
stances would be to fire first and place
the responsibility upon the merchant
skipper. szs.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-05-17
DISCUSS DYE IMPORTATION.

Count Won Bernstorff confers With
Polk on Commercial Questions.
Washington. May 17.-Count Won
Bernstorff, the German ambassador.
conferred today with Counsellor Polk
at the state department for the purpose
of discussing. it was said. certain
phases of the dye stuff expectation,
which Germany has agreed to permit,
and other commercial questions.
Altho the German government has
agreed to permit the expectation Of dye
stuffs in response to representations
made by. the state department., officials
today saw little hope of the commodity
reaching the United States in the near
future.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-05-17
ISSUE PROGRAM FOR
CHICAGO CONVENTION

Details of Official Schedule For First
Two Days Are Made Public - Ar
r ransemsnts Made For Night ses-
sions If Necessary. .. a.!5.,ay ..,sasy ST. IL.
+ Chicago. May H.-Details Of the Of
/ fetal program for the first two days
Of the republican national convention
were announced today by Officials Of
the national committee as follows
Wednesday, JuEe Z, II a. M: Con-
vention called to order by Chairman
Charles D. Hilies, Of the republican
national committee. @.t,r
Reading of the official call for ths
convention by Secretary James B..
Reynolds. e., d. ~.
Chairman Hilles presents as tenn
porary chairman Senator Warren G..
Harding, of Ohio, who will deliver his
keynote address.
Selection of other temporary officers
of the convention. -
Naming Of committees on credent
ials, resolutions. permanent organiza-
ton and rules and order Of business
Thursday. June s, IL a. M: Report
of committee on credentials.
Adoption of the permanent roll Of
the convention.
Report of the committee on perma-
nent organization.
Report of the committee on rules
and order Of business.
After the preliminaries of organiza-
tion have been disposed of, which
work usually occupies the first two
sessions. the convention will nominate
candidates for president and vice pres
ident and adopt the party platform.
Arrangements will be made to hold
night sessions If necessary,
Secretary Reynolds today received a
letter from Giles Otis Pearce, resi-
dent Of the soldiers home at Los
Angeles. Cal, who says ~
IF the republican national conven-
ton wants to nominate me for vice
president I will accept. You can place
my name In nomination before the
convention II you wish. l give you
authority to pitch my hat in the ring.
I was born at Republic, o., shortly
after supper on the night of July 10,
1854. and have been a printer, miner.
soldier and Journalist
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-05-17
Gervnan Attack Fails.

., Paris, May 17-German troops made
an attack with grenades last night on
French positions near Dead Mans
HILL The effort failed, today's French
official report says.
u East Of the Meuse. along the Verdun
front there was continuous cannonad-
ing on both sides, particularly at
Haudremont wood and Vaux pond.
r French, aeroplanes made several
raids during the night. Bombs were
thrown on the German camp at Dam
villers and on the railway stations at
Metz and Frescats.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-05-17
Hindu Troops Mutiny.

Berlin, May IA mutiny OF Hindu
troops in Egypt is reported by the
Neue zuricher Zeitung. as quoted by
the Overseas News Agency. 1t Is said
that during the recent fighting near
the Suez canal, the Hindus in many
cases refused to obey orders and that
fighting took place between the SOL
diers and Australian officers, caus-
ing a large number Of casualties.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-05-17

senate judiciary committee next We'd
nesday. The committee decided today
to vote at that time.
It was determined that the commit
tee should dispose of the nomination
and there will be no further discus
sion. Among the senators generally
the majority believe the committee
will return the nomination without
recommendation and let the senate de-
eide.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-05-17
location Of San Era,ei.eo.

Washington, May 17-Capt. w. r.
Rush, comm mandant of the Boston navy
yard, in a report to the navy depart
ment, gives the position of the San
Francisco as off Woods Hole. Mass.
100 miles from Boston. / <..,s j.
ss Captain Rush said strong sonth-
east gale was blowing off the coast and
heavy rains prevailed 4
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-05-17

Z Iy.N = - : : +. b.
,trict told OF having seen signal lights
at sea on the evening before Good Fri
day.. IN y
During the afternoon the prosecution
produced several interesting exhibits.
Among them was a handbag which was
found buried on the shore where Case
ment and his companions landed. This
bag contained the green rebel flag
shown at yesterdays seSsion, a consid-
cradle amount OF, ammnisftion. and sew
eral maps Of Ireland. I'M IT is charged
that these exhibits show the purpose
of the prisoners in visiting Ireland was
to participate in, the uprising.
Among the spectators were Michael
Flavin, Nationalist member of the
house Of commons. whose home is at
Traiee, ana number of friends Of
Easement, including several women.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-05-17
TAET is AsPHYxlArE=p.
Well Known Des Moines Rssidsn
ks i7s Meets Accidental Death.

Who was prominent IN patriotic sncie-
ties here for many years, was found
dead today seated in chair. He lived
alone and athad heen asphyxiated
Death was accidental according to the
&C :-S:s =. 6 :, =
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-05-17
LuBERITz IN cusToDY.

German Consul, Recently Indicted, Sur
renders tos Attorney Wood.
New York. May Y. Karl d. Luhery
itx, German consul at Baltimore, tdicta
ed last week In correction with an al
legged passport fraud, surrendered to
Assistant United States Attorney Wood
here today.
The Indictment charges Luberitz with
aiding Horst Won der Goltz. q confessed
German spy. to procure q false pass
port. NJ - II. Il ss,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-05-17
STEAMER sunk;
AMERICAN Lost.
Batavier ", Of Dutch Line,
Blown Up In North
Sea.
THREE AMERICANS
REPORTED ON BOARD

American Embassy at London In
formed That One Citizen Of United
States Was Lost and Two Others
Rescued - Four Members Of Grew
Perished-German and British De-
stroyers and Monitors Engaged.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-05-17
Sir Roger and Daniel j,
Bailey To Be Tried For
High Treason.
LITTLE EVIDENCE
PRESENTED TODAY
Preliminary Hearing Brought to Close
and Sir John Dickinson Issues Com
mitment-Accused Reserve Evidence
For High Court - Date Of Trial Is
I Not Announced-Men Charged With
Participation in Irish Revolt.

London, May f-4Sir Roger Case
ment and Daniel J. Bailey were
committed for trial today for high
treason. $50 s s5~'.- @ BIZ. Z ..gs5:
This conclusion was reached at
the preliminary hearing Of these
men on the charge of participation
in the Irish rebellion. which has
been in progress since Monday.
The date Of trial has not yet been
announced. A ~ ,s'5}S +
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-05-17
Pursuing NJ Murderers.

San Angelo, Tex. May IA posse
today still is pursuing the two Mexi-s Z
cans who yesterday killed Jarvis
Harp, a rancher. The horses taken
from his ranch have been found some
distance from his home. 1t was said
Harp uuarreled with the Mexicans
when the two stopped at his ranch,
and that they then shot him.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-05-17
Z SMALL CRAFT. IN BATTLE.
Engagement Between. British and
German Destroyers Of Belgian Coast.

German Destroyers on Belgian COAST.
London, May 17.-A naval engage
ment occurred yesterday off the Bel
gian coast between small German and
British warships. There were no
British casualties The announcement
follows:
"An encounter took place yesterday
off the Belgian coast between force
Of British destroyers and monitors
and some German destroyers.
After a, short engagement the
enemy withdrew to their ports. Our
force sustained no casualties"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-05-17
MILLleAN Us MoDERAToR.
iowa congregational Conferences Eiscs
Dubucue Pastor s

Davenport, May 17.-Rev II. e. afil-l
:igan, of Dubuque. today was elected
moderator OK the Congregational cons
ference OF Iowa. A resolution favorlnA
sane preparedness" and intsrnational
peace was unanimously adopted.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-05-17
Texas Business Man Rescued
From Mexican Border
Raiders.
TROOPERS FIND
HIMF ,OUTH
Dssmsr and Nsr e smpanien Ailvs
and WslI-captor4 Reported 10 Havs
Been Attacked by Y. 8. Troopers and
Killed or Captured Opposition te
Punitive Expedition into Msxiea
Gradually Disappearing.

Marathon. Tex, May II. Unite6
States soldiers have rescued J. Deem
er. American storekeeper captured by
Mexican raiders on Glenn Springs ana
Boquillas. Tex, according to q man
named Terry, who arrived here early
today. Il
He said soldiers entered a village
1875 miles in Mexico and the bandits
rushed out, leaving Deemer and cap
tive negro named Monroe Payne.
Payne and Deemer are being brought
back to the United States, Terry said.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-05-17
Randits ,Reported Captured.

Marathon, Tex, May IA Sttta.s.
driver arriving here today from
Boquillas said 1t was reported on the
border that Major Langhorne and two,
troops of cavalry had surrounded the
Big Bend bandit raiders. about 10
miles from the border, killing six and
capturing seventy-five. Army Officers
here have made no announcement re-
sarding such an engagement. 4 A
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-05-17
T.-R. BULLETIN.
NEWS OF THE DAY
The Weather.

lowa--tFair tonight andS Thursday;
not much change in temperature;
probably light frost tonight In north
central portion.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-05-17

Esifty per cent OF the II timber cut i,
this country is wasted, according I,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-05-17
Z vote On nrandsis Wednssd d..

washington, May 17.-The nominal
tfon OF Louis ID. Brandeis to the SUI
preme court win be acted on BY the