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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-12
NEWS OF THE DAY
T..R. BULLETIN.
The Weather.

The Weather.
Sun rises Aug. 13 at sos. sets at 7:02.
Iowa-Probably fair tonight and
Sunday: slightly warmer tonight in
west and central portions, and In north
portion Sunday.
Weather predictions for tho week be-
ginning Sunday were announced today
as follows:
Upper Mississippi valley and plains
states; Fair first half Of week, fol-
lowed by probably unsettled and show
cry weather.. moderate temperatures.
PAGE ONE.
Telegraphie Nswsf
Mediation Fails, President Takes
Hand.
Says Strike Must Be Avoided.
Germans Fall In Effort TO Check
Allies
Great Britain Wants More American
Millions.
More Troops Ordered to Border.
Runaway Electric Car Kills Dozen.
PAGES TWO, THREE AND FIVE.
Iowa News:
State Fair Is Near.
Onion Crop Short. y
Buch Booze Seized.
!. N. G. In Fine Showing.
Iowa's Coffee Crop. =,
Gathered in the Byways.
PAGE FOUR.
Editorial:
Beating Fire Insurance Costs.
The Baby on the Steps.
John Murphy, Surgeon.
Topics of the Times.
PAGES SIX, EIGHT AND NINE.
City News:
Il. H. Shuey Chosen Principal.
Rochester Man Heads High School.
Fort Dodge Beats Ansons.
Public Utilities Buys Old Factory.
Local Comment.
General Local News
PAGE TEN.
Markets and General:
Absence Of Frost Pulls Down Wheat.
Corn Inclined to Higher Levels.
Cattle Steady.
Hogs in Marked Decline.
Federal Land Banks Law.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-12
HUGHES MAKES NEW
ATTACK ON WILSON
Additional Cases of Abuse Of Civil
Services Laws Pointed to by Repub-
lican Nominee-DeIivers Address at
Helena, Mont.

Helena, Mont, Aug. 12.-Charles E.
Hughes continuing his attack on the
administration for its appointments,
today charged Secretary McAdoo, up
on reliable information" with having
replaced Henry N. Clapp, formerly
confidential secretary to John G. Car
,lisle, with Daniel E. Finn, son Of
Battery Dan" Finn. a Tammany lead
er, as assistant appraiser of merchan-
disc at New York
Some months ago after Clapp was
put out of service" Mr., Hughes said.
thru fear Of criticism On the part of
the department he was madt an eS-
aminer in the customs service. much
lower position than that held before
and at a much lower compensation"
"The circumstances, am reliably in
formed" he said. were: Mr.. Clapp was
associate appraiser of merchandise at
the port Of New York. a position re-
quiring expert knowledge in order to
secure efficiency. His resignation was
demanded by the secretary of the treas
uryaand in his place was appointed
Daniel =. Finn, who Is a Tammany
district leader, ,e-s d, son of Battery Dan
Finn. OF much political notoriety.
Mr. Clapp had served twenty five
years in the treasury department serv-
Ice. He rose in the service from a
In the treasury department
which was obtained thru competitive
to the position of assist
ant appraiser of merchandise in New
York He had been confidential sec
retary to John G. Carlisle while secre-
tary Of the treasury, and held other
important positions in the service thru
promotion by merit.
''He was the expert In the appraisers
department in the port Of New York
and had been the right hand man of
five different appraisers Some months
after he was put out of the service,
thru fear Of criticism on the part of the
he was made an examiner
in the customers service, a much lower
position at much lower compensa-
tion." ..
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-12
German, Submarine
Holds Up Six Ship,
at Once; Sinks Three

Havre. Aug. 12.-Six ships were
held UP at once by German sub
marine on Thursday morning. The
commander of the submarine or
dered the crew Of the French
steamer Marie to get into boats
and then sank the vessel with
bombs in view Of the crews of the
other five ships.
The Norwegian steamers Credo
and Soro were next sent to, the
bottom. The other ships were al
lowed to continue their voyages
after being searched and their
papers examined. The crews of
the three sunken steamers were
picked up by the Danish steamer
Robert.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-12
PROBING WHEAT PRICES.
Evidence at Hand That Government
Has Inquiry Well Under Way.

Evidence at Hand That Government
Has Inquiry Well Under Way.
Chicago Aug. 12.-Persistent reports
that a federal investigation OF an al
legged conspiracy to manipulate tho
wheat market had been under way fol
four weeks led to q formal statement
on the subject today by United States
District Attorney Clyne. He said that
whatever action the government has
taken must be withheld.
Whatever action the government
might take in this matter must nec-
essarily be withheld" he said. 1t is
the policy Of the government never to
reveal such information. To do SO
would be to benefit the very thing
we desire to control. An investigation
Of the wheat situation, or any other
situation, must require deliberate ac-.
ton"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-12
Turks Drive Russ Back.

constantinople, Aug. 12.-The Rus
sian forces in the Bitl;s-Mush sector of
Turkish, Armenia have been driven
back further by the Turks the war Of
flee announced today in the following
statement:
THE Russian force which, owing to
bad roads and the difficulties created
for US by the weather. established it.
self on the Bitlis-Mush line, has been
compelled gradually to retreat, leaving
guns, rifles and prisoners in our hands.
The Russian retreat was caused by our
heavy attacks and the pressure of our
right wing on the steep Chasn heights.
Our advance continues toward the
passes north OF Bitlis ard Mush.
In Persia our troops are continuing
the pursuit Of the enemy in the vicin-
tty Of Hama dan''
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-12
Runnino Fight With Bandits.

chihuahua City, Mexico, Aug. r.
Reports from the forces of General
Cavazos and Colonel Zuazua, in north
ern Durango, to General Trevine, to-
day, indicate that they are engaged In
an almost spirited running fight with
the bands Of maurauders under Martin
Lopez and that the bandits lose men
in each skirmish, while the government
losses have been few.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-12
German Chancellor Visits vienn,

Amsterdam, Aug IA Vienna dis
patch says that Emperor Francis Jo-
seph has received the German chancel-
lor, Won Bethmann Hollweg, in audi
ence. Later the emperor was closeted
with the German foreign minister, Won
Jagow.
(An official communication issued at
Berlin on Thursday stated that Chan
cellor Won Bethmann- Hollweg and For
eign Minister Won Jagow had gone to
Vienna to visit Baron Burian Won Ra-
1ecz, the Austro- Hungarian foreign
minister. The conference was said to
be 10 discuss the status Of territory oc-
cupied by the central powers.))
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-12
Shippers Pressing Complaints.

London, Aug 12.-Complaints OF
American shippers over detention of
consignments to the Netherlands
Overseas Trust are being supported
and pressed by the American govern
ment American claimants all declin-
ed to be bound by a clause in the
British governments agreement with
the trust by which Great Britain re-
serves the right to detain any con-
signment until reasonable doubt Of
its destination has been satisfied.
The shippers take this attitude on
the ground that they are mot con-
tractural parties to such an agree
ment but have acted solely ffon the
promise OF the foreign office that
American consignments to the trust
would be regarded as proof that the
goods wern destined for consumption
in Holland. This contention has not
yet been directly met by the British
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-12
Japanese Steamer Torpedoed.

Marseilles, France, Aug. 12.-The pa
troll boat Bio landed here tonight the
crew Of forty-six men Of the Japanese
steamer Temmei Maru, which was sunk
in the Mediterranean by submarine
which showed no flag.
Members Of the crew state the vessel
was shelled without warning and that
the submarine fred on boats in which
they took refuge.
The Temmei Maru arrived at Vladi-
vostok, May 10, from New York.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-12
Effort to Solve Poison Mv.terv

Chicago, Aug. 12.--Light on the his
tory Of Morse Davis, the Canadian
miner who died from poisoning at a
hotel here Wednesday, was expected
today with the arrival OF his brother,
Rev. Henry Davis, who lives in a sub
urb OF New York City. The clergy
man telegraphed he would reach Chi
cago today and detectives were as
signed to interview him.
Mrs. Davis, who also was poisoned,
is now reported recovering. Accord
ing to John E. Burke, manager Of the
hotel, she is penniless and there is a
hotel bill Of $500 charged against her.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-12
PLoWs UP SILVER BARS.

Texas Farmer Finds Treasure Be-
Iieved Left by spaniards.
Nacona, Tex, Aug. IA farmer
named Palmer plowed up silver bars
variously estimated to be worth from
100000 to $2S0,000 on his farm near
here few days ago, it became today.
Palmer says he will send the bars to
the Denver mint for analysis. 1t is
believed the bars were left by Span
iards in the sixteenth or seventeenth
century, when they retreated owing to
the activity of Indians.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-12
T.R. TO TOUR MIDDLE WEST.

Wilcox Says Colonel Will Probably
Speak in This Section.
New York, Aug. 12. Theodore
Roosevelt may invade the middle west
in the interest Of the republican cam
paign, it was announced here by Ma
tional Chairman William R. Wilcox,
who visited the former president at
Oyster Bay yesterday. The plan calls
for Ave or six speeches by Colonel
Roosevelt, according to Mr.. Wilcox.
one of these. however, will be delivered
in Maine. Mr. Wilcox said he ex-
pected former President Taft and Elihu
Root also would ajd in the campaign.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-12
pI.v For Interstste TitIe.

Sioux City, Aug. 12.-Championship
honors will be stake in the tvs
matches which will close the 1916 in
terstate tennis tournament on the
courts OF Shore, Acre Club at River
side park today. At 1o:so thia morn
Ing Ralph Powell, Of Omaha, Nebraska
champion. met Kenneth Rerick. of
Primghar, Iowa, in the match that viii
make new Interstate singles cham
pion.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-12
DEATHS FROM PLAGUE
AGAIN SHOW INCREASE
Forty.Two Children in Greater New
York Sueeumb and 167 New Cases
Are Reported in Past Twenty Four
Hours.

New York, Aug. 12.-An increase in
both deaths and new cases in the epi-
demic Of infantile paralysis was re-
ported today. Forty-two children died
of the disease during the twenty four
hour period ending at 10 a. M, and
1877 new cases were reported, as against
thirty-one deaths and 165 new cases
yesterday. Since the epidemic started
in June the plague has attacked 6,145
children and there have been 1871
deaths.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-12
Bombs Dropped on Dover.

London. Aug. 12.-An air raid on
the British port of Dover by two Ger
man seaplanes occurred this after
noon. An official statement says four
bombs were dropped, one officer and
six men being slightly injured.
Two hostile aeroplanes," the state
ment reads, appeared over Dover this
afternoon. Four bombs were dropped
but no material damage. was done be-
yond breaking few windows.
"Anti-aircraft guns came into action
and the raiders made off seawards. The
casualties were one, officer and six men
slightly wounded.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-12
Unoraanixed Mon Appeal.

Washington. Aug. II. A petition
signed by 5000 employees Of the NASH
vile, Chattanooga & st. Louis railway
not members OF the great brotherhoods,
was presented to the president today,
asking congress to pass legislation pro-
tecting unorganized employees from
strike Of the organized employees.
r. Z. Frazier, OF Nashville, who took
the petition to the White House. said
additional petitions from unorganized
members would be sent to the presi-
dent in the near future.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-12
Auto Accident Injuries Prove Fatal.

Special to Times Republican.
Creston, Aug. 12.-Allen Hitchcock,
son Of Mr.. and Mrs. l.. II. Hitchcock.
wealthy farm people living near Cres-
ton. is dead from injuries sustained
when an automobile he was driving
turned over early this week. The ac-
cident occurred while the young man
was taking a party OF friends to a lake
resort here and In which his sister.
Edith Hitchcock, and Mrs. w. II. Wild
ger and her daughter, Dorothy Wild
ger. were all more or less injured and
who are still in a hospital.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-12
carretson Invited to White House,

Railroad Conductors, announced this
afternoon he had received a personal
invitation from President Wilson TO go
to Washington Immediately for the
purpose Of discussing the strike situa-
tion.
I'VE arrived at no decision today
A. B. Garretson. head Of the conduct
ors' brotherhood said. "The men will
meet tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock
with the mediators, and unless we find
the mediators are in a position to state
definitely what the railroads will do,
there can be no further parley."--
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-12
AUTO KILLS BOONE GIRL.

Ma rgaret Staley, Aged Is, Dead and
Three Companions Injured.
Boone. Aug. 12.-Margaret Staley,
aged 16. of this city. was killed last
night, and three other persons mar
1owly escaped death in automobile ac-
cidents one and one-half miles west of
Ogden.
The accident was due, It was said. to
glarng headlights on another automo-
bile, coming in the opposite direction,
which blinded the driver of the car
forcing him into the ditch.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-12
Munitions storaoe Bin DeIaved

~, NVS- 0W 0OsSyoo.
washington, AUG. II. immediate
consideration of proposed regulation of
shipment and storage Of war munitions
was prevented In the senate. today by
Senator Gallinger, who insisted that
the bill introduced >by Senator Mar
tine. of New Jersey. as a result Of the
recent explosion In New York harbor,
be referred to the committee on inter-!
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-12
DR.. JOHN MURPHY DEAD.
Eminent Chicago Surgeon Expires
Suddenly While on Vacation Trip.

Eminent Chicago Surgeon Expires
Suddenly While on Vacation Trip.
Mackinac Island, Mich, Aug. r.
Dr. John B. Murphy of Chicago. one
of the worlds most renowned sur
geons, died suddenly yesterday at a
hotel here while on an outing. An at
tack Of heart disease was the immedi-
ate cause of death. DR.. Murphy had
been in poor health for several months.
and some had ascribed his condition to
the poisoned soup partaken at the ban
ouet given to Archbishop Mundelein at
the University Club, Chicago, last win
ter.
Dr. Murphy, who was recently
knighted by Pope Benedict for his re-
search in surgery, was only IS years
old. He had been active for many
years. having made many advances in
the treatment Of diseases that had pre-
viously baffled medical experts. His
pioneer surgery in cases of appendi-
citis, later in the treatment Of other
intestinal disorders and more recently
in the serum naturalization OF rheu-
matte and other joint troubles had
made him known all over the world.
DR.. Murphy had been indisposed
since last fSDTudry ne Hdu Deel
overworked during the winter. When
hot weather struck Chicago several
weeks ago, DR.. Murphy and his wife.
who is society leader in Chicago,
left Chicago.
Chicago. Aug. 12.-Funeral arrange
ments for DIR. John D. Murphy. the
noted surgeon, whose death occurred
yesterday at Mackinac island. will be
completed today on arrival Of the
body, shortly after noon.
The sudden death Of the man who
was called the pioneer in modern
surgery today brought forth many
tributes from former friends and as
sociates.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-12
eritish steamshin sun,e.,

Madrid, Aug. 12.-The British steam
ship Antiope, 1908 tons. has been sunk
BY submarine. The crew took refuge
In two boats, one of which was picked
mp by Greek steamer. The other boat
p missing.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-12
Trad. Eollow. the cro...

One Chinese province annually ex
ports more than 10000 tons of pea :
nuts, all because an American mission
airy several years ago. gave native
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-12
Powder Explosion Kan. 11s.

London, Aug. 12.--According to a
telegram from Bucharis the number of
persons killed in the explosion In the
powder factory at Dndesti was liz.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-12

Copenhagen, Aug. 12.-The Danish
steamer Storebelt, bound from New
castle with 1,700 casks of butter, 1000
barrels of pork, and large quantity Of
eggs, has been captured and taken into
,Swinemunde, according to the Politi-
ken.
A dispatch from Malmoe says that
submarine sank one of a number of
German steamers which were being
conveyed by German armed trawlers
and torpedo Boats.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-12
Italians Advance on CARO-.

Rome. via London, Aug. 12-Italian
troops are advancing on the Carso pla-
teau, the war Office announced today.
The Austrians are still holding out on
the hills east of Gorilla.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-12
FLOWER BRINGS REWARD.
Rose Thrown at Feet Of Woman Re
suits in $4,000 1eouest.

Chicago, Aug. ia rose playfully
flung ct the feet Of a woman In Detroit
many years ago by u little girl brought
that child-now woman grown-a
$4,000 bequest when the Detroit WON
an diod recently.
: The woman who 30 generously re-
membered the little girl Of long ago
was Mrs. Lizzie Merrill Palmer. and
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-12
LINCOLN HOTEL WRECKED.
Five Persons Injured When Old Land
mark COLLAPSED.

Lincoln, Neb.. Aug. 12.-Five persons
we're injured, Two seriously and one
probably fatally. when the Capital
Hotel Of this city collapsed about $3.50
this morning. The injured are all resi-
dents Of Nebraska. The hotel is an old
landmark Of the city, and was built in
a.-.,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-12
WHITE MAN KILLS NEGRO.
William Ruse, Of Boone, Accused ol
Relations With Wife Of Slayer. ~
Harold Qaxenpor%

Boone, Aug. 12-William Ruse, coll
ored. was shot and fatally wounded
last night by Harold Davenport, white.
a drayman. who. It Is said, accused
mis- wife. Ruse died II Ii. night from
his wounds. -
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-12
LOAN BOARD TO VISIT IOWA.

viii Come to State to Hear Claims Of
Cities Desiring Banks.
Special to Times Republican.
Washington, Aug. 1.-THE new fed
eral farm loan board Will be at Dcs
Moines Aug. q to 29, to hear Iowa
cities that want land bank. The
board will visit Ames College, Aug. 20.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-12
Germans Seize Provision Steamer.

Earlier reports stated that only twenty
persons had been killed.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-12
Russians Capture TWO v;II.o.,.

Petrograd. Aug. 12.-Russian troops
IN Galicia have crossed the river Kor-
.opice and captured two villages, It was
announced today by the war Office,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-12
PRINTERS FEAR
PAPER FAMINE
Danger Of Thousands Being Thrown
Out Of Work Because Of High Cost
Of White Paper-Prineipal Question
Before Typographical Convention.

Baltimore, Nd, Aug. 12.-The dan
ger that thousands Of printers may be
thrown out Of work because of the
high cost Of white paper was said to-
day to be a question seriously con-
cerning the delegates to the sixty sec
ond annual convention Of the Interna-
tional Typographical Union. which be-
gins here next Monday.
John w. Hays, secretary treasurer
of the union, said the alarming short
age Of print paper is making it difficult
for many newspaper corporations to
continue business. In some cities, he
said, there was talk Of consolidating
two or more plants to reduce working
forces and expenses.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-12

New York. Aug. 1.-THE dnal sffort
Of the United States board Of msdi-
alton and conctliation to settle differ.
ences between tho railroads and their
100000 employees thru mediation haa
failed. but the mediators proposed to
the brotherhoods q new form Of Arbi-
tration. which shortly after II o'clock
brotherhood chiefs and delegates be-
gan to consider In executive ssssion.
No decision was reached by the rop-
resentatives Of the brotharhoods ON the
question OF accepting . proposal o3
arbitration. They will 0ivs their an-
swer to the board tomorrow mornino.
Upon 4 decision - 70 WHISTLER this
form Of arbitration VIII be Acospted
depends the question Of calling . ma
ton wide strike. II the proposA u re-
fused the only chance 70, prevent Z
strike lies in appeal to PresldAnt Will
son to use his good offices in . last sf-
fort to bring the disputant1 together.
Knapp Admits Failure.
Announcement Of the failure Of
mediation was made by Martin A.
Knapp, member OF the mediation
board. after a conference Of the msdi.
ators with the brotherhood chiefs and
delegates, which lasted more than An
hour.
The precise terms Of the now srhl-
tration proposal were not made pub
lie. but 1t is known that the arbitra-
tion board proposed would consist OF
twelve members.
I'VE came to the men," said Mr..
Knapp. with our belief that after sew
eral days Of discussion there was no
prospect Of arriving at settlement by
mediation. We therefore put up to tho
men a proposal Of arbitration"
Opposed to Newlands Plan.
Leaders of the brotharhoods have
declared that they would not consider
arbitration under the Newlands act. al
1t now stands. The railroads have re-
jected the mems demands and have
stood out firmly for arbitration. The
men have served notice that rather
than arbitrate they will strike. With
both sides taking such an unbending
attitude there is no solution to tho
plan. according to responsible au-
thority.
The principal feature OF tho new
plan Is said to be the formation of a
board Of arbitration that will give
each Of the four brotherhoods rep
resentative on the board. while the ar
bitrators Of the railroads will be in
creased to an equal number. with four
neutral arbitrators, making total
membership of twelve
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-12
President Sends Word -
Mediators He Wsuts
Consultation.
BROTHERHCQDS MEN
REJEC. $. .fEDIATIUN
IEHorts dsral Board Fall sWd
New ~ os AsbiAsatiss - 4ps.
p .-EmploysrsA Representative
H. ,e,NswA Pkn Under CoosldseaHloN
Effort to Overcome objseAiens
to Arbitration BY Enlarsins Beard

Washington, Aug. 12-prssidsna
Wilson sent word today 70 The
mediators attempting 70 settle the
threatened railroad strike that he
would like to consult with rsprs.
ssntativss Of both sidss bsfers
there was q break.
The president communicated BY
telephone with the msdiators and
asked that he bs informed u Q
strike became imminent. Up % I
o'clock no had not rsosivsd word
= that the strike situation was hope.
less.
The president informed the
msdiators that . strike n,ust b.
avoided and that IL . deadlock ~ers
reached no would like an opper.
tunity to talk with representation
of tho railroad managers and the
employees.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-12

Forty-Eight Cases in Chicago.
Chicago, Aug. 12.-Four new cases Of
infantile paralysis were reported yes
terday, which brings the total in Chi
cago up to forty eight.