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The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-01-13
LAWSON MUST TELL THE FACTS
House Committee on Rules Ordered
to Begin Probe of Alleged
Leak in Washington.

washington, Jan 4-CongTessiona
agitation over charges that there was
leak" OF advance information on
President Wilson's peace note, on
which somebody made money in the
stock market, eliminated today in the
House ordering the rules committee
TO make a report within ten days on
Representative Woods resolution for
investigation and an open statement
on the floor by Representative Ben
nett Of New York, that Bernard Ba-
ruch, New York stock operator, was
reported to have sold short $1,000
shares Of steel on the tip"
Over objections Of Representative
Henry, chairman of the committee,
who, after conferences with Thomas
w. Lawson, announced that the Bos-
ton financier's charges were a mi
rage" Representative Wood succeed
ed in having the house hold privileged
his resolution providing for an inquiry
into the Lawson allegations by a COM
mittee of five Then the resolution
was referred to the rules committee
with instructions to report on it in
ten. days.
Mr.. Henry Immediately called a
meeting for tomorrow morning to con-
slider the resolution, and tonight both
Democrats and Republicans OF the
committee were demanding that NJ.
Lawson, Representative Wood and
others be called to testify.
Oratorical pyrotechnics marked Rep
resentative Woods fight to obtain
privileged recognition. Thanked by
representative Gardner of Massachu-
sets and a dozen other Republicans,
Mr.. Wood insisted that Representa-
tive Henry had no intention of calling
his committee to consider the original
Wood leak resolution introduced on
December %. Representative Henry
denied this, but said neither Mr.. Law
son nor Representative Wood had pro-
duced or promised to produce any
evidence which would warrant such
action.
Representative Gardner asserted
positively that there had been a
leak" and that he would favor call
ing the President, his stenographers
and others who might have been able
TO furnish advance information regard
ing the forthcoming message
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-01-13
The LEAK INQUIRY
Congressman Wood Mentions
Names in Testimony Before
House Committee.
HAD ONLY REARSAY TO OFFER
Secretary TumuIty and Mrs. Wilson's
Brother mentioned-Both Men
Made Prompt DeniaIs.

Washington. Jan Sensational
rumors OF a leak to wall Street in
advance Of President Wilson's peace
note were related TO the house rules
committee today by Representative
Wood OF Indiana, in support of his
resolution for an inquiry. He prefaced
his testimony with the statement that
he had nothing but hearsay TO offer
and Yainly protested against an open
session of the committee.
Tumulty Mentioned.
Names and rumored details of the
alleged leak came thick and fast
when Mr.. Wood began his story. He
mentioned Joseph P. Tumulty, secre-
tary to President Wilson; r w. Boil
ing, a brother-in-law of the President
Bernard Baruch of New York and Tari-
Gus brokerage houses, crediting most
OF his information to a letter received
from a. Curtis of New York. This
letter, produced later, was written On
plain paper without the writer's ad-
dress and up TO a late hour tonight,
Kenneth Romney, deputy sergeant-at-
arms of the house, in New York search
ing for A Curtis, had been unable TO
find any trace of him.
Statements were issued after the
committee meeting by Secretary Tu-
multy and Mr.. Boiling fatty denying
the reports regarding them and Mr.
Tumulty demanded that Representa-
tive Wood publicly apologize for men
uoning his name Mr. Wood followed
with a statement pointing out that he
had desired to testify In private but
declaring that those whose names
were the subject of rumor should court
the fullest investigation
Lansing to Testify.
1t is understood that Secretary Ian
sing and Mr.. Tumulty will be asked
TO testify before the committee de-
cides upon its report to the house on
whether the Wood resolution provid-
ing for an Investigation by a special
committee should pass
The committee adopted a resolution
asking the New York Stock exchange
and local brokers to preserve their
records OF transactions from Deem
Der 10 to date. Whether any OF these
records shall be sought as evidence
VIII be decided later
Mr. Wood in mentioning the Presi-
dents secretary, disclaimed intending
to give the impression that he be
neved that Mr.. Tumulty for that mat
ter, profited by the so-called leak;
that he was merely stating what had
come TO him; that he realized the dan
ger Of making such statements in pub
lie and for that reason he had pre-
ferred to make his statement in secret
session
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-01-13
GEN. P. ]. 0sTERHAUs DEAD

Berlin, jan 6.-Peter ]. Osterhaus,
last surviving major general Of the
United States forces in the Civil War,
died at the home Of his daughter-in-
law at Duisburg- Interment took
place today Coblenz.
General Osterhaus is the father Of
Rear Admiral Osterhaus OF the United
States Navy
General Osterhaus commanded the
first division, Fifteenth Army Corps,
in the Atlanta campaign, May to
September 8, 1863, and during the alb
sence OF General Logan, the whole
Fifteenth Army Corps, Army OF the
Tennessee.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-01-13


fashion the only preliminaries upon
which the Allies are prepared TO ne
gotiate. In again going over the
ground of the responsibility for the
war it is likely that the Allies will
emphasize the only possible terms for
peace, thus contrasting sharply the
German note. which purposely was OF
a negative character"
Entente Note Forwarded.
Washington, jan 3.-The Entente
reply, rejecting the peace proposal of
the Central Powers, was cabled by
the state department today for pre-
sentation to Germany and the other
belligerent governments whose diplo-
matte interests the United States rep
resents at allied capitals. To save
time, the cabled English translation
was dispatched from here and Ambas-
sador Sharp was instructed to forward
the French text direct from Paris
1t was authoritatively stated during
the day that President Wilson had
not decided what, if any, further move
in the interest of peace he might
make, but was keeping an open mind
on the subject while waiting for the
Entente's answer to his note propos-
ing discussion of terms by the belli-
gerents.
Discussion of the advisability of leg
islative action, approving the court OF
the President in sending his note, oc-
cupied the senate for more than an
hour and will be resumed tomorrow
Action was delayed by unanimous con-
sent because Republican senators in
sisted that the question was too i'm
portant to be disposed of hastily and
should be considered by the foreign
relations committee.
Urge Approval of Note.
Particular interest attached to state
ments during the debate by Senator
Stone, chairman of the foreign rela-
lions committee, who had an hours
conference yesterday with President
Wilson. In this connection admins
tration officials took pains to make
clear that the President did not seek
action by congress, though of course
he would not like to see a proposal
to indorse his policy defeated.
The discussion began when Senator
Hitchcock's resolution to approve the
note, introduced just before the holi-
day recess, automatically came before
the senate for consideration. Demo-
cratic leaders, including Senator
Stone, urged that the resolution
should be passed without delay or pro-
longed debate in order that the Presi-
dents position might be given ap-
prevail by a coordinate branch Of the
government which has authority in in
ternational affairs.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-01-13
EataI NashulIIa Eir.

Nashville. Tenn, Jan. 5@Three ne
gro employees lost their lives and l20
motor cars and motor trucks we're
burned when a fire early today de-
stroyed the plant OF the Dixie Auto
Exchange, local repair and exchange
company.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-01-13
FARMERS CONTROL A STATE

Bismarck, N. D., Jan 4-Lynn J.
Frazier became the farmers gov
ernor" Of North Dakota today, when
he took the oath OF office in the pres
ence Of members of both houses Of
the state legislature, meeting In joint
session
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-01-13
Didn't Know n was loaded.

Mortified, Mimi, jan 3-Herbert
Edgar. IS years old, accidentally shot
and killed his mother with a 32-caiber
revolver, as she was preparing New
Years dinner The boy was playing
with the revolver and did not know it
was loaded.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-01-13
a Counterfeit $40 Bill out.

Washington, Jan. discovery OF a
new counterfeit SO gold certificate Of
the 1907 series was announced by the
secret service today. It bears check
letter "a" and plate number 9. It is
printed on two pieces OF paper. be
tween which are silk threads.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-01-13
Rohhers XII Son and Mound Fad

Robbers Kill Son and Wound Father.
Granville, S. c., Jan. Oscar Lam
ford was shot and killed and his
father, J. W. Lanford, seriously wound
ed near Lanford Station yesterday
when they attempted to capture three
men who were alleged to have robbed
several stores at Ora, s C.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-01-13
Asks Haste in Island Deal

Washington, Jan 4 Secretary
Lansing conferred with Senator Stone,
chairman of the foreign relations COM
mittee, and urged that Congress soon
provide the 25 million dollars to pay
for the Danish West Indies and pro-
vide a form Of government.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-01-13
Hurley Quits Trade Board.

Washington, Jan. Edward N
Hurley Of Chicago. chairman of the
Federal Trade Commission, unexpect-
eddy resigned today to resume bust
ness in Chicago. He had a personal
conference with President Wilson and
his resignation was accepted.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-01-13
Manx U-seats near U. s.

Norfolk, Va, Jan. 2.-Another warn
ing to British merchant ships to
watch for German submarines has
been flashed by British warships ly-
ing near the coast here. Masters of
ships said wholesale attack on COM
merce was contemplated.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-01-13
Dry Laws aid Council Bluffs.

Council Bluffs, Ia, Jan. 5.-After
one year Of prohibition. Council Bluffs
is nearly unanimous that the city and
all its people have prohted greatly by
the change.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-01-13
ereeks Refuse to Pay Allies.

London, Jan 6--The Greek govern
ment, acting in harmony with the
king, has decided to reject certain
clauses of the Entente note demand
ing reparation In consequence OF the
recent fighting at Athens, Reuter,s
correspondent at Athens telegraphs.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-01-13
ExeeneraI Goes AS Private.

Perpignan, France, Jan. 2.-Gen-
Gerard Amanrich, commander OF the
Legion OF Honor, who had retired from
the service has joined the army as q
private in an artillery regiment.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-01-13
Hold German Consul for Ransom.

Ell Paso, Tex, Jan 6.-Confirma-
ton OF the report that German Consul
Vogel Of Colima, Mexico, was being
held for ransom by bandits operating
in that state was contained in a let
ter received here tonight by an Amer
lean refugee from an American consul
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-01-13
sionaI Company Starts Home

San Antonio, Tex, jan 4@SignaI
Company A from Kansas City and Sig
nal Company a, lola, Kas., left San
Antonio today for Fort Riley. Kas.,
to be mustered out.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-01-13
Objects to a U. S. Envoy.

Washington, Jan. Germany has
requested the United States govern
ment to remove Minister Vopicka from
Bucharest The request probably VIII
Be granted.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-01-13
Made Con Heir to $40 GOO.

New York, Jan. Five years ago
Edward J. O'Rouke. patroIman,
helped Miss Esther Clair across the
street Today ne is the sole heir TO
er property. valued at $4,000.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-01-13
trolley kills chi Near chicano

:
Chicago, Jan. 3.-F1orence Kerners
IL years old. was killed early today
while on her way from Wheaton to
Chicago to work. when she was struck
by an E1gfn, Ill, interurban car
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-01-13
All Western Railroads Dry.

Denver. Jan. All railroads oper-
ating In and through the inter-moun-
tain region are now on the water
wagon as far as the sale Of liquor
tn dining cars is concerned.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-01-13
Besd-First Rope Side Kills eox

OdeIl, Neb-, Jan. 6lThe s-yezr-cld
son OF J. N. Hohl was killed yesterday
as he attempted 10 slide down a rome
from the top Of 1zfoot ladder head
first His neck was broken.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-01-13

Nebraska to Have @Dry" Legislation
Lincoln Neb., Jan 2-The Nebras-
ka Legislature convened at noon to-
day. It is understood there win be
no difficulty in passing satisfactory
prohibition legislation.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-01-13

Plenty of Wheat in Kansas.

There are still SO million bushels
Of the 1916 Kansas wheat crop in the
state, according to J. R. Koontz, gen
eral freight agent Of the Atchison, To-
Deka e Santa Fe Railroad Company.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-01-13
+ =
CappeF Appoints HoIdren.

Joseph ". Holdren of independence
has been appointed by Governor Cap
per as judge of the Montgomery coun-
ty district court to succeed Judge 7. ].
FIannelly. resigned.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-01-13

Well Known Topes<an Is Dead.
Vincent Kaczynsli, president of the
Topeka Cold Storage, Ice and Fuel
Company, and one OF the principal
owners Of the Kaw Valley Ice and
Cold Storage Company of Kansas City.
died here Of pneumonia. He was Sc
years old.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-01-13
No U. S. Road Aid to Kansas.
Kansas May Tax Oil output.

NdHSdS Way ak Oh output.
S. M. Brewster, attorney general,
has been asked if Kansas could have
a gross production" tax on all the
oil and gas produced in the state Ok
lahoma now has a gross production
tax that brings more than million
dollars a year into the state treas
ury. It would be tax similar to
that now collected by the state from
those taking sand from the beds of
navigable streams. It would be levied
as a royalty on all the gas and oil
pumped from the ground within Kan
sas
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-01-13

One Locomotive Kills Two Men.
During two days one engine on the
Rock Island railway has killed two
men. The first one killed was Klein
Lash. farmer, in a grade crossing
accident, and the second one was JET
Winters a railroad ovnnIovo
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-12-15
ENTIRE STRENGTH OF LOCAL Bar
Modified 10 HELP REGIS.
TERED MEN
TWO TO De ON DUTY EACH
DAY At DISTRICT COURT
All Attorneys Of tho City Made Assoc
ciate Members Of Legal Advisory
Board and Offer to Help Registered
Men Answer Questionnaires Free Of
Charge During Office Hours.

The entire strength Of the local legal
profession was modified this fore
noon and enlisted to assist registered
men On answering the questionnaires,
by the local exemption board. In
Guiding the members of the legal ad-
visory board, twenty seven other at
torneys, all there are in the city, were
appointed associate members Of the
advisory board at meeting of the bar,
held this forenoon.
Beginning with Monday there will be
thirty attorneys in the city who will
contribute their services free to any
registered man who applies to them.
Keep Two on Duty.
The services Of all were volunteered,
and in addition an arrangement was
made by the legal advisory board to
keep two attorneys constantly on duty
at the west court room, beginning
Monday forenoon at 8 o'clock. They
will be there to help any men who APP
ply. In case both should be absent,
Judge Cummings instructed the court
bailiff to summon an attorney at once
for any registered man who applied.
All the members of the bar volun-
teered to help any registered men who
applied to any Of their officeres at any
time during the usual office hours. 1t
was necessary for each attorney to
take the oath required.
The legal advisory board, composed
Of Judge B. F. Cummings, c. H. Van
Law and G. H. e. Boardman, organized
by selecting Judge Cummings chair
man and A. B. Hooyer secretary.
The following is the list Of associate
members, who will aid registered men:
I. q. Adams, w. T. Bennett T. F..
Bradford, B. L. Burritt, L. r. Carney,
Fl. H. Craney, E. N. Farber, w. H.
Hammond, F. NJ. Haradon, ]. M Holt,
A. B. Hoover, Robert E. Johnson, G. w.
Lawrence, II. c. Lounsberry, George
M. Lyon. G.. A. Mote, F. L. Meeker, F.
e. Northup, M. M. O'Brien, J. M.
Parker, R. p. Scott. w. w. Scott, B. O..
Tankersley, J. J. Wilson, ]. M. Whita-
ker. and John A. Traver.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-12-15
SIX BOYS RECRUITED
End Of Period When Registered Men
May Enlist Doss Not chsok Enlist
msnts Entirsiy--Younssters on for
A.snv

WY 6UUOS 49, wv ~VSSN sUVoS-
rnsnts Entirsiy--Younssters on for
Army.
witch the close on Dec. IL Of the time
when registered men might take ad-
vantage 81 enlistments and choice Of
service, recruiting Of young men for the
service did not close entirely. Six
boys, all IS and 10 years OF age, were
recruited at the local station Friday
and sent to Omaha at night. One was
from this city, two others from the
county, and the other three from StorI
county.
The boys who signed up for service,
all in the aviation section Of the sig
nal corps follow
!. Roy r. Johnson, Is years, II months,
eos West Church street.
Marion A. Clark, is years. 5 months,
Gilman.
Carl B. Carter, 10 years. 2 months,
Melbourne.
Lurlin L. Norton, 10 years, months,
Gearing.
James r. Adams, IS years. II months.
Gearing.
Leon Deal, IS years. 10 months,
Gearing.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-12-15
ORCHESTRAL CHOIR RLEAsEs.
Entsrtafnment Course Number Greste
BY Usual Large Audience.

6y usual Large Audience,
Versatility Of musicians comprising
the membership of the Chicago Orches-
tral Choir was predominant In the
pleasing entertainment given by the
organization as the fourth number of
the community entertainment, course,
at tho Methodist church Friday night.
The usual large audience was In at
tendance.
The seven members Of the choir gave
part Of the program with stringed in
struments. and part with brass. In
addition the accompanied, Nine. Helene
Cafarelli, displayed a very fine soprano
voice. Her work as accompanies was
unusual In that she played the entire
program without any music. The pro-
gram was selected with the view Of
presenting popular classics and as
such appealed not only to the musi-
clans Of the audience but to those who
appreciate harmony, whether in the
lighter airs or the heavier classics.
From the opening number, the over
ture from Boileldieus opera, "Calife de
Bag dad" to the closing medley, of
southern airs, the offerings Of the
musicians were received most heartily.
The musicians were gracious with their
encores, and some Of them were the
most enjoyable parts of the program.
The first encore was the barcarolle,
ooh, Might Of Love-" from Offenbach's
Tales Of Hoffman" always favorite.
Nine. Cafarelu sang In Italian Zone
Fine Day" from Puccini's Madame
Butterfly" and responded with the
pretty little GLOW worm" Of Lncke.
Madame Cafarellrs voice Is rich and
fun. Of fine quality. and Of unusual
volume. Her enunciatlon was perfect
standpoint Of her audience.
Gems from Planquette's opera,
Chimes Of Normandy" which recalled
old-time airs to many in the audience
was the next Offering Of the orchestra,
and as an encore a medley Of standard
American airs was given.
One Of the treats Of the evening to
lovers OF brass instruments was the
work on the trombone by Jaroslav
Cimera, the Bohemian director Of the
orchestra, and formerly tromboneist
with both the Innes and Sousa bands.
Mr.. Ctmera played with fine effect a
waltz. and as his first encore played
with Mr.. Wright, cornetist, Carrie
Jacob Bonds "a Perfect Day" AS a
second encore Mr.. Cimera gave Balfes
Killarney"
Schuberts Moment Musical" and
the ever-popular "Traumerie," by
Schumann. made up double orches-
ira number. after which Miss Alice
Livingston, violinist, gave most ar
tistic rendition Of Spanish Dance" to
which she responded with Drdla's
Souvenir" and Kreisler number.
Dvorak's "Humoresque," and 1.-THE
Cats Quartet" the latter arranged for
three violins and the cello, were given
by the orchestra, and Nine. Cafarelli
sang In Italian "Juliet's Waltz Song
from Gounods Romeo and Juliet
Her encore was the chorus OF Good
Bye Broadway Hello France which
stirred the audience to patriotic fervpr
sunny South" q medley Of southern
airs, with the ''star Spangled Banner
as a finale, closed the program.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-12-15
Election Of offlcers was held at I

Election Of officers was held at the
monthly meeting Of the Past Noble
Grands' Association Of Marshall county
held Friday afternoon in the Odd Fell
lows hall. Mrs. u. d. Clinton was chos-
en- president; Mrs. fannie Williams,
Vice president; Mrs. A. f. Cory, Sec
rotary; and Mrs. s. N. Harter, treas
5urer. Plans for the yearly donation to
the orphans home at Mason City were
also made. after which refreshments
were served by the hostesses, Mes
danes g. D. Sweeney, Fannie
Williams, and Jennie Pepper.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-12-15
A Special Sale.

h We will place on sale for Saturday
night only, 100 fancy and substantial
Japanese nut bowls with anvil and
hammer complete. that will make a
beautiful Christmas present TO any
OF your friends, for II, as long as they
last. Come early e. they will not last
long. w. M. HODGES, jeweler.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-12-15
File Many Aereem ents.

Agreements between fortytwo prop.
erty owners and the Iowa Railway ant
Light Company, giving the latter com
pany right Of way over land for higt
tension electric line between this cit'
and State Center, have been filed II
the office Of the county recorder.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-12-15

n Chsnss car osr~iss eSndays.
Y IN order to conserve fuel. al street
cars vii start two hours later on sun
day mornings than the regular sche-
dule. beginning Dec. 10 and continuing
until further notice. Iowa Railway and
Light Company.