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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-03-10
BRITISH TRANSPORT SINKS.
Collision Costs Lives Of 625 laborers
From South Africa.

From South Africa.
London, March 10. The British
transport Mendi, of 4,23O tons gross
CARRYING South African native labor
ers was sunk after collision on Feo.
q and 625 persons lost their lives.
Ten of the persons lost were Euro
peans. according to the announcement
to the South African parliament by
Gen. Louis Botha, the premier. The
collision occurred off the Isle of Wight
The official announcement says:
premier Botha stated to the South
African parliament Friday that the
transport Mendi. carrying the last
batch Of the South African native la
borers' contingent (the rest of whom
were landed safely in France), COL
lided with another vessel en- route from
England to Havre and sank In twenty
five minutes.
"The collision occurred on the lsie
of Wight Feb. 21 The escorts search-
light could not penetrate the fog, put
the survivors were rescued by passing
vessels. Twelve Europe$n officers and
191 natives were saved. Ten Euro
peans and 615 natives were lost"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-03-10
Second Infantry in Review.

Des Moines, March 1o.-Preparations
we're complete this morning for the re-
view Of the Second infantry, I. ~ g..
bv Governor Harding and members of
the general assembly. The reviewing
stand was erected on the capitol
Grounds and arrangements made to as
semble one Of the biggest crowds ever
assembled at the state house. There
was a possibility that the members OF
the house could not attend owing to
the fight on the road bill.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-03-10
DECISION FOR ROAD
IN GOVERNMENT SUIT


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New York, March 10.-The Southern
Pacific Company announced here today
the receipt Of advices that the United
States circuit court Of appeals at Salt
Lake City had rendered a decision in
favor of the Southern Pacific in the
suit of the government to compel the
company to sell its control Of the Cen
trail Pacific railway.
The opinion in the case was written
by Judge Hook, it was said, Judge San
born concurring. Judge Curtin dis
sented.
The suit was brought in February,
1914, the government alleging that the
management Of the two roads by one
company is in violation Of the Sherman
law and the Pacific railroad law passed
by congress in 1862.
Conditions complained of by the
government had been III existence for
over thirty years." said J. p. Blair, gen.
eral counsel of the Southern Pacific in
commenting on the decision. "The
communities which would have been in
jured If violation Of the law was in
volved had never complained and they
had testified they were perfectly salts
fed with the Union Pacific, which
would have been aggrieved had there
been violation of the act"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-03-10
Basketball Results.

Des Moines March 10. Basketball
teams entered In the state toulna-
ment which is being held in eight cities
entered today on their second of elm
nation contests. Semi-finals were
reached this afternoon and finals to-
night.
Davenport was the only important
contestant eliminated yesterday Morn
ing results follow:
At Sioux City: Spirit Lake. 80:
Hawarden, 5. Marquis, Is: Battle
Creek, II. f...... ..n.
At Fort Dodge: Fort Dodge. "a:
Garner. s. Luyerne, IS; Lohrville. 8
Goldheld. 10: Iowa Falls, l. AlGona
"a: Sheffield, II. D.. .. s.-... ... ...
Sioux City. 16; Spencer, 5.
Orange City. II: Sioux City, 9.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-03-10
Norwegian Steamer
In Relief Service
Sunk By Submarine

London March 10.-Official informa-
ton was received here today to the eff
feet that the Norwegian steamer Stor-
stad, a Belgian relief ship, which had
one American citizen on board, had
been sunk by submarine.
The Storstad was a Belgian relief
ship which was bringing a cargo OF
wheat from Buenos Aires. On enter.
ing the, submarine zone she is reported
to have been ordered to put in at Las
Palmas, Canary Islands, as she was
without German safe conduct, but ev-
identity her commander determined to
risk continuation of the voyage by the
northern route.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-03-10
PAcIFlsTs BEGIN CAMPAIGN.
Emergency Peace Federation Takes
Steps to Prevent War.

StopSs 10 FroVent war;
New York, March 10. - The emer-
gency peace federation began an or
I ganized campaign today to keep the
United States out of war with Ger
many. Prominent paciists have been
summoned here to direct the move
ment.
More than $4,000 had been raised to
meet the cost. Mrs. j. Sergeant Cram
headed the list of pledges with $1,000.
Resolutions were adopted declaring
the country could not allow itself to
be drawn into war nor enter upon re-
lations OF "veiled hostility likely to
4 lead to war" The resolutions advo-
Gated appointment Of "joint high
commission" to endeavor to settle the
questions at issue between this coun-
Ntry and Germany and urged the presi-
dent to summon all the great powers
Ito discuss plans for peace.
message from w. J. Bryan, read
Eat the meeting, stated his opinion that
an ensoverwhelming majority Of Amer
lear; people favored keeping Americans
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-03-10
GERMAN OFFICERS
SENT TO PRISON
Eight Officials From Steamer Lieben-
sells, Sunk in charleston Harbor.
Sentenced to Terms Of One Year
Each in Federal Penitsntiary.

Florence. S. c.. March 10.-Eight of
ficers of the steamship Liebensels, sunk
in Charleston tarbor the night of Jan.
81, last, today were sentenced to a year
in the Atlanta federal penitentiary and
to pay a fine Of $500 each. They were
convicted yesterday OF sinking a ves-
sci in a navigable stream in violation
of the navigation laws.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-03-10
FIVE AUTolsTs INJURED.

Two Seriously Hurt Near colfax When
Auto and Interurban Car Collide.
Colfax, March 1o.-F'ive persons were
injured. two seriously. this morn
ing when their automobile colidcd
with an interurban car near here. The
auto was entirely demolished.
Clarence Clark and Miss Violet
Stewart were seriously injured and
were taken to local hospital, where
physicians said they had a fair chance
for recovery
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-03-10
MUST HANG ELSEWHERE.
Treasury Department Not to Permit
Execution on Federal Building.

Washington, March 10.-Treasury de-
partment officials today declined to
permit the custodian of public build
inss at Spokane to use the roof Of the
federal building there for the erection
of a scaffold for the execution of Ed
ward Mayberry, sentenced to die March
90 by the federal court.
The request had been referred to the
attorney general. but today without
waiting to hear from the department OF
Justice the authority requested was de-
MED on humanitarian grounds.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-03-10
senator Rurues. Dead.

Cresco. March 10.-H. c. Burgess
died here He was 20 years old. Mr..
Burgess was one Of the pioneer lum-
bermen OF this section and was at the
head of Burgess & Sons, who conduct
a chain Of yards In Iowa and Mime
sofa. He was prominent in state poll
tics and served as senator fre::. the
Howard -W1nneshiek district.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-03-10

Gus messages which went from the
German embassy In this city to secret
agents at various aLtin- American cap
itals will be presented textually.
The full instructions which Count
Won Bernstorff forwarded to the Ger
man embassy at Mexico City when he
sent DR.. zmmermann's proposal for an
alliance between Germany, Mexico. and
Japan is expected to be one of the most
interesting documents in the book.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-03-10
Wilson Back on Job.

Washington. March. 10.-President
Wilson practically had recovered today
from a cold which had kept him in bed
for the last four days. 1t was expected
he would be able to attend to public
business today.
Shortly before noon the presidents
physician said Mr.. Wilson was we'll
enough to sit up today and there was
no objection to his seeing important
callers.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-03-10
Radio etation In Mexico

Galveston, Tex, March 10.-Amer-
lean passengers on the Wolden line
steamship HaEald, which arrived today
from Vera Cruz, declare that pow
erful radio station is being erected on
a hill near Mexico City under the di.
rection Of German engineers.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-03-10
Names Of Ships, Time of
Sailing and Destination
to Be Kept Secret.
LAST STEP SHORT
OF WAR is TAKEN
President Wilson Issues Necessary Or
ders-congress Expected to Approve
Course at Special Session to Be
Convened in AprlI-seerstary Dan.
iels Appeals to Press Associations
and Newspapers.

!, Tho Associated Press has ad.
dressed the following note to the
Times-,Republican:
+ New York, March 10.-At the re-
quest Of tho secretary Of tho navy
il is urged on ali loyal members Of
the Associated Press to refrain
from disclosing a departure Of any
vessel to or from European ports
or any details in respect to tho
armament Of any vessels.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-03-10
GERMANS FAIL TO
REGAIN LOST GROUND
French Hold Positions Captured in
Champagne, Despite Violent Attacks
Q: Teuten= Germans Fail to Hold
Regained Position on verdun Front.


Paris, March 10. - Violent fighting
occurred in the Champagne last night
in consequence of German attempt
to capture ground won by the French
between Bate du- -Mesnil and Maison
de Champagne. Today's official state
ment says that after several desperate
charges had been made with alternate
advances and retreat, the French sue
ceeded in holding all the ground they
had gained and In making fresh prog
Tess.
On the verdur1 front the Germans
attacked the trenches recaptured by
the French north Of Caurieries. They
penetrated these petitions at some
points, but were elected by counter
attack.
The French continued their raids,
penetrating the German position east
Of Armacourt as far as the third
trenches and taking, prisoners at
Coury. northeast of Soisscns.
A number of fresh arrests have been
made in Rome. afM elsewhere in copa
nection with what Is known as the
Gerlach case, according to Milan
dispatch to the Matin. The names OF
the accused will not be made public
until the trial. which is a secret one.
[Monsigneur Won Gerlach, an Aus
trian, was private chamberlain to the
pope He was forced to leave Rome
in January thru pressure brought to
bear on the vatican, according to a
dispatch from Berlin. Prior to his
departure an Italian named Ambrugge,
who claimed to be Monsigneur Ger
lach's financial agent, was arrested
charged with being implicated in the
blowing up of the battleships Bene-
detto, Bruno and Leonardo da Vinci, I
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-03-10
u....-. plead. Not Guilty,

Des Moines, March 10.-John Walters
alias "Runabout Riley" pleaded not
guilty to the charge of numbering Kay
Burgess. when arraigned in district
court today. Waters. it is alleged, shot
and killed Burgess following quarrel
over a woman.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-03-10
Austrian Manifesto Arouses Albanian.

London, March 10.-Official an
nouncement was made here that Aus
tria- Hungary has issued manifesto to
the Albanians stating it has granted
authority to Albania in it's protecto-
rate. Influential Albanians have pub
lished at Saloniki. the statement says.
a protest, saying the Austrian measure
is useless because it is directed at
country already independent, which has
declared war on the enemies of the en-
tente.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-03-10
Evidence HsId Insufficient.

Salt Lake City. March 10.-The de-
cision against the United States gov
ernment in its suit to compel the South
ern Pacific to sell its control in the Cen
trail Pacific railway sets forth that the
two roads were operated on a continu-
Gus line and that all requirements re-
garding train and freight service had
been met As a result the decision, a
copy Of which was received here from
st. Louis. states there was not sufh-
cient evidence to uphold the complaint.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-03-10
a.rn.torff, Reaches christia mia

London, March 10. Count Won
Bernstorff. former German ambassador
at Washington, arrived at Christiania
this morning, according to an Ex-
change Telegraph dispatch from
Copenhagen.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-03-10
National, Bank. Must Report.

washington, March 10.-The comp
troller of the currency today issued a
call for the condition of all national
banks at the close Of business on Mon
! day, March s
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-03-10
Air Combats Are Frequent

Berlin, March TO- There were
varying weather conditions on the
western front today, with widely
varying results" says the war office
statement. Numerous air combats oc-
Cured"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-03-10
Liner Adriatie Arrived.

New York, March 1O.-The White
Star line steamship Adriatic from Liv-
erpool will arrive at quarantine this
afternoon. according to wireless mes
sage from it's captain.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-03-10

Washington, March 1o.-Guns, gun
ners and ammunition will be placed
aboard the American merchant ships
Immediately and they Will be ordered
to sink German submarines which at
! tack them illegally.
Navy yards were ordered to equip
: the vessels ~ fast as possible and the
action will put the United States in
I the position e6 armed neutrality, the
next step beyond tho severance Of Dip
lomatic relations with Germany and
possibly the preliminary Of war.
What ships will be armed first and
when they will sail will be kept secret
President Wilson issued the neces-
sary orders yesterday in the belief that
he has the proper executive power. At
the same time, however, he called con-
gress to meet In extra session April 16
rs oaiiin1s 60 s1e Kept Secret. y
y&or defending American
merchant vessels had already been
taken by the government and action to
equip the vessels only awaited the ap-.
proval Of the navy department.
# In official circles today confidence
n " dS Ap1 cSScu ludI ocCAoldIy DdHlclS
appeal to newspapers to publish no
specific news OF the arming and sailing
Of American merchantmen would be
observed
"The best news the readers can
have" said the secretary, is that the
government will protect the rights of
America to the freedom of the seas.
The publication Of details can serve no
good purpose and might jeopardize
human life."
Congress to Act Later.
Uncertainty felt about the capitol the
last week over an extra session Of
congress was lifted today by the calf
for special session to convene on
April 10.
The new body probably will be
asked TO consider the armed neutrality
bill specifically authorizing President
Wilson to arm American ships and ap-
propriating funds for the purpose, de-
spite the presidents decision that he
has executive powers to arm the ships.
The standing Of the new house is:
Republicans, 215; democrats, 214;
prohibitionists, progressives, progress
siye protectionists, socialists and in
dependents, each /. Vacancy in demo-
cratic district, 1.
Both republican and democratic
leaders declare they will have enough
from the so-called Independent group
Ito have control. The new senate is
democratic by majority Of twelve.
Much Work For Congress.
Speaker Clark believes congress will
find so much work before it that it
will continue in session to August
1918.
Appropriation legislation includes
the army sundry civil, general def
cheney and military academy bills,
carrying in the aggregate more than
$500, 100000. Among the measures
which failed in the last congress
strongly urged by the administration
are the railroad bill, the Webb foreign
selling agency, conservation and land
leasing measures and acts to enlarge
the interstate commerce commission
and give wider power to the shipping
board.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-03-10
Food Problem in City's Hands,

London, March 10.-The management
of all food supplies in the Petrograd
district is to be placed in the hands of
the municipal authorities. This deter
animation was reached, Reuters Petro-
grad correspondent telegraphs at a
conference held yesterday to deal with
the food problem at the capital, which
is said to be urgent. The duma will be
asked to vote the necessary powers to
enable the municipality to deal with
the matter during the war.
1t was stated there were reserves Of
rye, wheat and flour in Petrograd and
that large supplies were arriving.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-03-10

off belligerent ships. Mr.. Bryan said
ne did not believe the government
should arm vessels carrying munitions.
Another Plot Investigate


Philadelphia, March 10.--Alleged at
tempts to smuggle goods on and off
the two German commerce raiders i'm
termed at Philadelphia navy yard are
under investigation today by agents Of
the federal government.
A sergeant of marines, who Is al
legged toahave failed to search wagons
conveying foodstuffs to the Kronprinz
Wilhelm and the Prinz Eitel Friedrich.
is said to be involved. 1t was reported
several arrests will be made
Some Of the articles reported to
have been smuggled from the ships are
said to be articles of merchandise
taken from ships raided.
Henry Rohner. president Of the
Henry Rohner Company, wholesale
grocers and delicatessen dealers Of this
CITY, and well known German Ameri-
can, was arrested this afternoon in
connection with the smuggling
schemes involving the German COM
merce raiders kronprinz Wilhelm and
Prinz Eitel Friedrich at the Philadel-
phia navy yard. Government officials
declined to state the exact charge
against Rohner.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-03-10
Hunaer Arouses Ir. Of Socialists.


The Hague, March 10.-Further ex-
tracts from the speech Of the socialist
deputy, Herr Hofer, during the sensa-
tional food debate in the Prussian diet
are printed in the Berlin Worwaerts.
The Worwaerts quotes Hofer as say
ing:
"The government vacillates between
the agrarians and fear of tile MASSES
like a reed in the wind. If you insist
on carrying on war we must see that
the people are adequately fed. Does it
not suffice the government to incur the
enmity of the whole world and not to
invite revolution at home?"
It says that Herr Hofer was fire.
quently cheered. Elsewhere the paper
says it has latterly received complaints
OF the poor quality Of the food supplied
at the popular food kitchens at noon
day and declares the evening meals are
unfit for consumption. 1t asks what
will be the condition in summer il this
is the case in the present cold weather.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-03-10
German swindIes countrymen.

New York, March 10.-Max Wex. Z
native Of Hamburg, is under arrest
here charged with swindling Germans
in different parts Of the country by
means of a machine said to be ca.
pable Of reproducing paper currency.
The police say they have complaints
from New York, ST. Louis, Chicago and
other places.
Frank Sternberg, Of this city. told
the police that Wex assured him he
had been sent out by the German gov
ernment on a mission to entangle tins
currency Of this country SO there
would be moro paper money in cir
culation than there was gold in re-
serve,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-03-10
NEWS OF THE DAY
T.-R. BULLETIN
The Weather.

Sun rises March II at s. 81 sets at s: :o1
Iowa-Probably rain tonight and
Sunday. turning to snow: much colder.
Weather predictions for the week be-
ginning Sunday are: Plains states
and upper and middle Mississippi val
ley: Fair, altho local rains or snoN
are probable in the northern portion
Wednesday or Thursday: cold weather
Sunday will be followed by rising tenn
perature Monday and Tuesday.
Range Of weather at MayAalltown:
Friday. 40 and 21: Thur SO and
IS; March ., 1916. 5s AND At 7 this
morning, 4s; yesterday -
PAGE s.
TeIegraphc News
Merchant Shiy os Sing Armed,
Step Next te or Taken.
Ships to AttaE U-Boats on Sight
Sensation in Poison Plot Trial.
House Deadlocked on Road Bill.
Pitt Johnston Crowd Facing Defeat.
PAGES TWO, THREE AND FOUR.
Iowa News:
Modified Plan For Road Revision.
Strenuous Day in Iowa House.
College Points Way to Make Millions.
Poverty Causes Girl to Steal
Iowa Woman After National Office.
Review of Sports.
Story, The Miracle Man.
PAGE SIX.
Editorials:
Congress Will Sit
The Spring Floods.
Wasting Time.
Topics of the Times.
Iowa opinion and Notes.
PAGES SEVEN, EIGHT, NINE, TEN
AND ELEVEN
City News:
NJ. Fl. S. Defeats Davenport.
Paired With Strong Oskaloosa Team.
Two Elections Monday.
State Holiness Convention.
Local Comment.
General and Brief City News.
PAGE TWELVE.
Markets and General:
Arming Of Ships Aids Wheat Bulls.
Corn Ascends, Then Says.
Cattle Steady.
Hogs Sell Up to $15.10,
Senate to Counsel With President.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-03-10
HOGS GO TO $3.50.
New ,Hieh Point on Chicago Market
For Choice 'Heavies.

Chicago, March 10. HOG prices
touched a new high point today at the
stock yards, when choice heavies sold
ut SO hundred pounds.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-03-10
Pitt-Johnston Faction Loses
by Tie Vote in Effort
to Substitute.
ROGERS AMENDMENT
FAILS OF PASSAGE
Larson -Shortess Bill introduced a.
Substitute for Administration High
way Measure and May Be Adopted
Over Both Johnston and Elwooci
Bilis-Retains Commission and Other
Features Of Present Law.
Special to Times-Republican.

Special to Times Republican.
Des Moines, March 1o.-The
Rogers amendment to the highway
bill introduced as an amendment
to the amendment carried by the
Elwood bill and fathered by the
Pitt-Johnston reactionary faction
in the house, was defeated this aft
ernoon on tie vote. In an effort
to break the deadlock in the house
the Larson Shortess bill was in
troduced as a substitute for pend
ing measures. It is hoped by this
bill to win some Of tho Johnston
votes which would not support the
Elwood bill.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-01-19
\ "GOD-GIvEN CHANCE"

DR. ROESICKE, at a meeting of
the German Farmers Union, said
recently that the dear God has
given sign" that ruthless submarine
warfare ought to be begun at once and
lit is doubtful whether the dear God
will give us such another opportunity
for lie wishes us to grasp the hand
He extends"
The dear God" demands ruthless
warfare; in other words, the dear
God" asks Germans to go out and
murder few more women, children
and innocent noncombatants.
But not all the German people feel
that way about it, however much some
of our allied friends would have us
believe they do.
Voerwaerts, the German Socialist
organ, comments sarcastically on the
speech as follows:
So the dear God demands ruth
less submarine war Then every
objection is excluded. Are the circles
around DR.. Roesicke, who so gladly
proclaim their firm faith in God un-
aware of their frightful blasphemy?
Lawson may be liar, but even liars
don't always lie.