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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-10-26
On Trail of SUGAR Holders.

Chicago, Oct. 26.-Federal investigat-
ors are on the trail of sugar hoarders.
who are reported to have large stocks
hidden away in Chicago warehouses.
The. penalty for boarding is a fine of
$1,000, OF two years Imprisonment. or
both, according to Robert w. Childs.
special assistant attorney general, who
Is In charge Of the governments in
quiry.
Warehouses, wholesale establish
ments and retail stores are to be
searched by the Investigators. If evi-
dence of boarding or Of excessive prices
is found, federal prosecution is looked
for. The prosecutions will be based
on section 4 Of the food BILL enacted
Aug. 10. 1917. which is directed against
either Waste of fodstufrs or boarding.
Mr. Childs gave the following ex-
PLANTATION OF the sugar situation:
Our supply Of sugar is to be di-
vided with France and England. France
has reduced her consumption of sugar
from sixty<flve pounds per capita every
year to sixteen pounds. Great Britain
has lowered her consumption from
ninety six to twenty-six pounds an
! nually for each person. In the United
| States every person consumes ninety
pounds or on average. every year. It
Is the patriotic duty Of everyone to
reduce this figure.
| 'The Cuban crop is due about Jan.
! 1. The producers have agreed to de-
| liver Cubar sugar III New yorl, at $77.aai
per hundreds pounds, which VIII
| amount to $7.51 in Chicago. The job
! bers Bill! be entitled to add 25 cents to
this, which will make the price s7.76 to
/ the retailer. T aa s:sse... price is faar.'
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-10-26
PAINLEvE LOSES. SUPPORT.
French Ministry Gets Vote Of Conf
dence BY Bare Majority.

Paris, Oct. 26. - Premier Painleve's
ministry received 346 favorable votes
on Oct 10, and his new ministry yester-
day obtained only 2ss. slightly more
than half the votes Of the chamber of
deputies. The opposition votes num-
bered 1877, partly from the socialists
and partly from the radical socialists.
The same groups supplied the 100
members who abstained from voting.
The vote testified once more to the
hesitation Of the chamber to defeat any
ministry by direct vote during the
war. Premier Painleve refused to be
drawn into discussion of the resigna-
ton of M. Ribot, the foreign minister.
He began his speech by saying he
would put aside li;cst!cns Of persons
and would not reopen debate on a
closed subject, as events might appear
obscure which 1t was necessary to
avoid during period Of unsettlement.
The premier spoke chiefly on Aisace-
Lorraine.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-10-26
LABOR FEDERATION r
TURNS DOWN PLAN

American Workn1en Decline to Call or
/, Participate in Conference Urged by
COMMITTEES Of Russian Soldiers and
Workmen's Council.
Washington, Oct. 26.-The executive
council Of the American Federation Of
Labor has declined to participate in an
international conference of workmen
and socialists Of all countries, suggest
ed by the national commission of the
Russian soldiers and workmen's dele
gates committee, as such a meeting
at this time would be conducive Of no
.good results. The following statement
was made at the federation headquar-
ters:
1.-THE American council Of the Amer
lean Federation Of Labor. having be-
fore it report from President Com
pers Of a conference with Mr. Baum,
who claims to be a courier entrusted
with a message from the executive
committee Of the worKmen's and SOL
diers' council, department of interna-
tional relations Of Russia, Vice Presi-
dent Perham and Secretary Morrison
also having reported having a confer
ence with Mr.. Baum, upon the same
subject Of his message, and the mes
sage Being request of the American
Federation of Labor, to call or par
ticipate In an international conference
of workmen and socialists of all coun-
tries, having given the subject matter
fuii lvsis:: :lera ton. declares as follows:
THAT we regard it as conducive OF
no good results, but, on the contrary,
harmful to hold a conference at this
time with representatives Of all coun-
tries, including enemy countries, ana
we are restrained to decline to particl-
pate in or call such conference.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-10-26
British Capture Bellevue Spur,

London, Oct 26.-Shortly before II
o'clock this morning British forces
which began an attack on the Ypress
front were seen entering German pill
boxes on Bellevue Spur; and shortly
afterward signals showed that the Brit
ish had carried Poeldeyhoek Chateau
which had been strongly fortified by
the Germans, telegraphs the CORE
spendent of Reuters Limited at British
headquarters in Belgium.
Bellevue Spur, west of Passchendaele.
which the British entered one hour at
ter the attack began had been nest
of machine guns from which the Ger
mans in recent battles had swept the
country to the westward.
At 7:15 o'clock the Germans concen-
trated a heavy artillery fire at Belle
vue, but the British still were battling
forward among the concrete defenses.
Wolfe Copse. near Bellevue, which re-
Gently was the scene of sanguinary
fighting, was passed at an early hour
by the ,onrushing British forces.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-10-26
General Wood in camoa;on.

Omaha, Oct. 26.-Maj. Gen. Leonard
Wood, commandant at Camp Funston.
arrived in Omaha, accompanied by his
aides, Major Shiverick and Captain
Williams, early today to aid the local
committees in completing the liberty
loan campaign.
The program arranged for him in
cluded an address at the commercial
club at a monday luncheon and tour
of all the downtown theates, the
principal speech being made at the
Boyd at o'clock. During the fore
noon tine general inspected Forts
Omaha, and Crook and the quarter
masters depot here. He was schedule
ed to leave for Camp Funston at II
o'clock tonight.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-10-26
Ruttsr Pricea Drop,

Chicago, Oct. 2S.-Butrer wfs added
today to the list Of foods on which fair
prices are named by the government
food administration representative
here. Creamery extra in tubs were an.
nounced as available to retailers ae
43 to AN cents pound. The CO.'S
Creamery extra In cartons the officials
said would respectively wholesale at
A to 451a cents and to Consumers ct
As to 501a cents. -
Retailers were not required to fill
all orders, but are expected to limit
quantities to current needs Of patrons.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-10-26
Coal Order Suspended.

Washington, Oct. 26.-Suspension OF
the priority order for shipment Of btu
minous coal to lake points for twenty
,ou rOtd,,a,,t ~ was eranras toaax,r pnhast
S. Lovett, priority director Of the war
industries board.
Feneral fuel administrators from If
teen states met here today to discuss
retail prices Of coal, state organization.
transportation and car supply.
Cooperation of express companies
in eXpediting the transportation of per-
ishable foodstuffs was promised the
food administration today by express
company representatives. Directions
will be issued that preference will be
given such products whenever neces-
SarS
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-10-26
Plead Guilty to Draft Plot.

Ardmore, Okla, Oct. 16.-In the fed
eral court late yesterday afternoon
pleas of guilty were entered by sixty
three defendants accused of draft re-
sistance. The cases against twenty
others were dismissed. Sentence will
be passed on those who pleaded guilty
at today's session.
One hundred and sixty alleged draft
resisters were accused in blanket IN
dictment of conspiring to defeat the
draft, which contained specific charges
of firing bridges, shooting at officers.
and advising men Of draft age not to
report.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-10-26
EXPLOSION WRECKS
MUNITION PLANT
Loss Of $1,eooooo As Result Of De-
struction Of Factory at vaudreuil,
Canada Wind Drives Flames
straiaht Across Huge Plant.

Montreal, Quebec. Oct ,26.-Tremen-
dous explosions destroyed part Of the
plant Of the Canada Explosive Com
pany at vaudreuii this morning. A
special train carrying fire fighting ap-
paratus was sent from Montreal. Early
reports indicated there had been no
loss Of life.
The detonations continued for an
hour. The sky was lit up as tho
by rainbows with the multi-colored
flames of burning acids.
THE explosions are believed to have
started from fire discovered in shei,
filing building. A heavy wind blew
the flames straight across the plant.
The company employs about $500 men.
The damage done is estimated at
81, 100000. M, !. 81
A sparkle from the electrical machin-
cry is said to have CAUSED the fire.
Two men were slightly injured.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-10-26

Washington, Oct.i2e.-secretAry Nc
Adoo today appealed to all American
citizens to join in a smashing drive to-
ward the $4,000, 900. 900 second liberty
loan objective. The work of the two
days remaining will determine whether
or not the maximum desired Is to be
obtained.
Estimates based on official and un-
official reports reaching the treasury
department, at the close of business
yesterday indicated that the $3,000,-
100000 minimum had been passed, and
$4,000, 100000 already had been sub
scribed.
Victory for the second liberty loan
Is in sight, but it has not yet been
achieved" declared Secretary McAdoo,
fresh from a trip across the contin-
ent in behalf Of the loan, in summarize
ing the situation. He stressed the need
Of a strong finish to reach or exceed
the maximum amount sought for.
Treasury Certificates in Demand.
The first days response to Secretary
McAdoo's offering of an indefinite
Iamount of treasury short time certifi-
Gates Of Indebtedness was 64,797, 900.
This brings the total of outstanding
[certifcatess to be retired by receipts
from second liberty loan bonds up to
81. .79s 1894. 900, or nearly so per cent OF
the loan minimum.
There is every indication that the
second days subscriptions are approx
imately the same as the first day,
which would bring the two day accep-
tances to $300,0O0,O00. This in turn
could swell the volume of outstanding
certificates to s1.95o,ooo0oo or only
s50,00OOOO less than the entire amount
Of the first liberty loan.
The latest offering of short time GER
tiftcates, which Is now limited to
all previous offerings. the highest Of
which was $40,OOO,00O. No time limit
as to this offering has been set and
indications are that It will remain
open for at least week longer.
With the s3,O00,OOO,O0O minimum of
the Liberty Loan exceeded by sub
scriptions treasury officials announced
today that the great drive would be
continued thruout the country tomor-
row In an effort to bring the total up
to $5,000,000, 900.
From every federal reserve dis
trict,' it was announced, come reports
that they contemplate making Satur-
day. the final day Of the drive, the
biggest Of all. It's returns may even
outstrip those of Liberty day. Some OF
the largest subscribers have been hold
ing off to the last day and the army
Of wage earnerS are eSpet.i,.,i il, 1,.;,:;;
foreward and take bonds"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-10-26
Italian Ministry lpefeat.d.

Rome Oct. 26.-The government was
defeated in the chamber Of depnties
today when vote Of confidence failed
by vote Of 314 to &c.
1.-THE italian parliament opened its
session less than two weeks ago. A
dispatch from Turin, on Oct. II, said
that the position Of the government
was endangered because Of the serious
riots in Turin during the latter part Of
August and because of the general food
crisis thruout Italy. The food con-
troller,' Giuseppe Canepa, resigned ow-
ing to the food situation.l
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-10-26
EDISON sTvp:ss u-scArs.
Electrical Wizard Working on ,Dsvi,
After Iona Exparimenta.

| Il 3 y =
" Washington. Oct. 26.-Thomas A.
Edison is today engaged in working
out with naval experts several different
anti submarine experiments he prac-
tically perfected on a recent oHshora
trip. For the last two weeks the
famous inventor mas been IN Wa.siisne :
ton for this purpose.
While his ship protection devices arA
OFFICIAL secrets. they are admittedly
most promising. They were tried out
before his own eyes on this trip. j
Il Edison spent several weeks on &
yacht which had been converted into .
submarine chaser. It was equipped on
the electrical wizards own orders with
every necessity for working out his
U-boat problems. IS.
His sleeplesA habits while on inven-
ton t'5ags', are reported to have beei
In evidence on the water trip. But
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-10-26

since coming to Washington, he has
rested. week ends. at his daughter 8
apartments and observed regular hours
at his laboratory in the naval annex.
where the experiments are receiving
their finishing touches.
First news that Edison had carried
his search to the seas was made In a
brief statement by William Maxwell.
vice president of Thomas A. Edison
Incorporated, today. It was in con-
nection with stirring appeal to the
American people, written by Edison
himself.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-10-26
slim Fe;n.r, Want lndspen dsnee,

Dublin. Ireland, Oct. 26.ZThe Sim
Fein conference last nis.ss decided IL e
members Of the organization should be
trained in the use Of arms. tho this
will not be compulsory. The confer
ence promised that the provisional
Of Ireland should be es-
.tablished without delay. 1t adopted q
provisional constitution, aimed at Sc
curing the international recognition OF
ireland as an independent republic and
providing for the convocation Of q
constitutional assembly. The confer
Snce was orderly. The speeches were
delivered partly in tn Irish Language.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-10-26
HAVNER LOSES
IN SUPREME COURT
Attorney General Must Stand Trial In
Harrison County on Nov. 6, Accord
ing to Action Taken Regarding Con-
ffieting Orders Of District Judges.

Special to Times publican.
Des Moines. oct.s2e.-The trial Of
Attorney General Havner will be held
at Logan Nov. 6 in accordance with
the order Of Judge Boies granting q
change Of venue. The supreme court
today ordered continuance Of the in
junction against the Montgomery
county court restraining the officials
from. certifying to Harrison county
Judge Rockafellow's order vacating
the change of venue, originally granted
by Judge Boies.
The supreme court fixed the date of
hearing Of the certiorari proceedings
for the November term, when the ques-
ton Of jurisdiction will be reviewed.
This, however. will be two weeks later
than a date fixed for the trial at Logan,
which is Nov. 6.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-10-26
East Trains IN Collision.

Macon, Ca, Oct. 28.-ln q fog early
today the Royal Palm. north bound, and
the Kansas City Special, south bound
on the Southern railway, colltded at
Reln,s Station, ten miles south Of Ma
con. A negro fireman was killed and
an engineot. ss...o..s.y injured. None
Of the passengers "a either train were
injured.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-10-26
FRENCH SOCIALISTS FOR WAR.
Demand Restoration sof klsacs-Lor'
.a;aa < - EaAAae SnHiA&N a& Mafinna.

I y ~ 81 y. p
Demand Restoration of Kisaee- Ior-
raine and Favor Society 81 Nations.
x Paris. Oct. 26.-The national conven-
tion Of the united radicals and radical
socialists. the strongest political organ
ization in France, opened today with
1921 delegates present.
Louis j. Malvey, former minister of
the interior, who jvas charged recently
with having dealings with the enemy,
was jeered loudly When he entered the
convention hall.
A resolution demanding the restora-
ton Of Alsace-Lorraine without COM
promise and without plebescite" was
adopted.
Discussion of resolutions in commit
tees indicated the convention would
pronounce In favor of an organization
by the entente allies Of such char
acter as to lay the foundation for a
society Of nations. Ferdinand Buisson,
former deputy. who is president of the
league for the rights of man, delivered
an address on this question, after
which it was decided to incorporate
such a proposal in the resolutions to
be presented to the convention.
Armand Charpentier, another radical
leader, said that a society Of nations
was more likely to make peace than
neace was likely to produce a society
Of nations. efTs -Js.s rzss 49, -.
Other subjects to be discussed are
Equalization of the Forces Of the AL
lies in the Field" Military Co-opera-
tion of the Allies" and "The Interior
Regime Of Democracy at War"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-10-26
CASTRO EXPELLED AGAIN.
Ordered to Leave Island Of Trinidad
Blames U. s. Government.

Port Of Spain, Trinidad, Oct. 26.-Es-
pirano Castro, former president of
Venezuela, has been requested by the
government to leave Trinidad. The
general declared his residence here had
no political significance and protested
against being compelled - sail at this
season Of the year, but is preparing to
depart. He attributes his expulsion to
American Intervention.
rGeneral Castro has been travelling
from one land to another for years,
finding many ports closed against him.
Recent accounts Of his travels said he
was accompanied by American secret
service agents. Last month the former
dictator Of Venezuela. after short
stay in New York, sailed for Trinidad ]
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-10-26

Is subject to seizure. If it apparently
is privately owned in good faith and
non military in nature, it will be re-
turned at the end Of the war
Whether property belonging to un-
naturalized enemy aliens resident in
this country will be seized depends on
a decision from the president. Pend
ing this it will not be touched.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-10-26
Huaoins' Services Come High.

st, Louis, Oct. 26.--Branch Hickey.
president of the st. Louis National
League team said that he offered
Miller Huggins, who yesterday signed
a contract to manage the New York
Americans, q salary Of $4,000 a year
and 10 per cent Of all profits over s25,-
GHH I: he would remain with the st.
Louis club next season.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-10-26
Body Of Babe Found in. River.

Special to Time0-NepuUiiCAH. 20
Iowa City Oct. 26.--The body OF a
baby probably newly born was found
this morning by Iowa University em-
ployes at the Iowa river lodged against
the grating Of the universities hy-i
draulic plant and wrapped in newt-
papers. So far as known there arc nc
outside Identifying marks.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-10-26
Germans Run Fast.

Petrograd, Oct. 26.-Russian forces
on the Werder coast of Esthonia yes
terday repulsed a. German detachment,
the Russian war Office announced to-
day. Part Of the German naval squad
ron, including some drea dnaughts, the
statement adds, Is anchored in Kuivast
bay. on the eastern side Of Moon Island,
in the gulf Of Riga.
The Russian troops on the northern
end Of the front following the Germans
in their withdrawal in that sector have
advanced as far as the Riga Orel rail-
way without discovering the enemy, the
war office reports.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-10-26
GERMANS MAY Be FORCED TO RETREAT

ing made two separate attacks on the
German positions north and east Of
Ypres. The first was from point near
Saint Janshoek, westward thru the
southern fringe of the Houtholst ridge
to the region of Nieuwemolen. The
other assault was on both siies of the
Ypres- Menin highway along the
Gheluvelt ridge in the direction Of the
town Of that name
The British troops as we'll as the
French, who also attacked ion the left,
made excellent headway; pushing for
ward on wide front.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-10-26
[By the Associated Press.l

|
Army Headquarters in Northern
I Italy, Oct. 24.-Under the escort of an
officer from headquarters the CORE
| spondent was given an opportunity to-
day to see Gorizia under rain of shells
from nearby Austrian batteries and
to look out from castle dominating
the city on a vast scene Of military ~p-
erations of which Gorilla Is the strate-
gic center. The visit was made at an
opportune moment, just a. the Aus
trians and Germans were ipaugurating
their heavy offensive from The north in
the effort to redeem their recent heavy
losses.
A heavy artillery bombardment had
initiated the movement, with the italian
batteries responding along q front o!
twenty miles running across the Bain-
sizya plateau toward ToImino. Assthe
correspondent passed along the road
from headquarters shells were falling
freely three miles outside Gorizia and
there was a steady roar OF guns Of all
calibers from the big fifteens to the
rattling quickf1rers. Such an offensive
had been anticipated for several days
as information reaching headquarters
showed that the enemy was preparing
for the supreme move of the year.
Austrian forces in the north, where
they were no longer required against
the inactive Russian armies, had been
sent to this front.
Move to Save Trieste.
At the same time the German general
staff had awakened to the possibilities
Of the italian front and for the first
time Brandenburg troops were identi-
fled along this near by front and Shells
from large caliber German guns were
falling for the first time from the
enemy positions on Monte San Gabrielle
and. around Monte Rosso.
This, with the fury Of the German
fire, made 1t evident that the enemy
would seek to regain the vast Balm
sizza plateau, which the Italians re-
Gently took with 10000 prisoners. as
the italian strip on the plateau opened
the way for men to sweep over the
Carso range back Of Trieste and thus
threaten the austrian defense 6:
Trieste It was therefore to protect
! Trieste and force back the italians to
the old line Of the Isonzo river that
the enemy forces were tripled. picked
Brandenburgers. Saxons. Bavarians
and others were added to the Austrian
forces and the opening STAGES of tho
offensive were developed today. ~
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-10-26
Woman peprived Of Vote.

indianapolis Ind, Oct. 26.-Thc In
diana woman's suffrage law was held
to be unconstitutional by the Indiana
supreme court today. AS the result
thousands Of women who expected to,
vote at the municipal elections to be
held next month will not be permitted
to do 80. u 5s
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-10-26
FOOD PRICES
TEND TOWARD
LOWER Level
Relief From Sugar Shortage
in East Within Fiji
teen Days.
CITY OF NEW YORK
CUTS SPUD PRICE

Food Aid Committee Goes lnts
Business and Offers Potatoes at !
Cents Per Pound as Against to I
Charged by Retailers Thursday--
Government Officials Fix Prices to be
Charged For Butter on Chicago Mar
ket-ouantity to individuals May be
Limited. =
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-10-26
soldiers wives Flock 10 cabsrsts. !.

0V5UIeSo V'voS7 = 'g WV - $S'NSNs Osos !
Chicago. Oct. 2s.-The problem Of
protecting the wives OF tho men in the
military service Of the United States
from the influence of the cabarets
confronts federal authorities today.
Seventy per cent Of the women arrest
ed in raids, according to Judge Uhler,
OF the morals court, are married and
many are wives Of soldiers who have
gone to the front. Because Of these
conditions the government has been
asked to assist In devising some way
that soldiers wives may be guaranteed
protection while the Sold dieS1 are. away.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-10-26
To Apportion Raw SUGAR.

New York. Oct. 26.-The American
Sugar Refining Company today an
nounced an agreement under which, IL
agreed to by national sugar COM
mission being organized, to apportion
all raw sugar to the mills.