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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-03-22
Berlin Says Health
of German People Is
Surprisingly Good

Amsterdam, March 22.-The .'ealtll
Of the German people is surprisingly
good and infant mortality is lower than
In peace times. according to Vice
Chancellor Helferich. The vice chan
cellor is quoted by Berlin dispatches as
saying in a speech before the reich
stag:
Our fears regarding the possible ef-
fects of a restricted food supply are
unfounded. Moreover, the health OF
the people is surprisingly good and in
fant mortality lower than in peace
times. Great Britain's efforts with the
plow proves the importance she at
taches to the submarine war. Her i'm
ports will be further restricted by our
submarines.
I'VE have taken measures for proper
production and distribution Of raw ma
terials after the war. Despite the
Paris conference, we shall renew eco
nomic relations with foreign countries
after the war.
"The bad International harvest Is not
accidental. 1t is due to the scarcity Of
saltpeter and the worlds next harvest
will be bad owing to the same reason.
Germany has the lowest grain prices
in the world. It Is due to our ilrmly
fixed policy since the beginning Of the
war. Present conditions will continue
to prevail after the conclusion Of peace.
Furthermore, we shall all receive no
grain from abroad and must take pre-
cautions that none be exported"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-03-22
Rosen,uald Gives
81, 600, ,O0Oto Feed
Starving Hebrews

New York, March 22.--Julius Rosen-
wald, president of Sears, Roebuck &
Co.. Of Chicago, wired the American
Jewish relief committee today con-
ditional offer Of 81, 900 900 to feed and
clothe Jewish war sufferers. The COM
mittee has announced $4,000, 900 as the
amount that must be raised i'm
mediately If 100000 Jews in the east
ern war zone are to be saved from
death.
Mr.. Rosenwald will pay 100000 as
each million is raised
In his telegram he said that thou
sands of Jewish men, women and
children We're daily dying In Europe
and that this "collosal tragedy con-
stitutes an obligation upon American
Jewry that must be met to the point
Of sacrifice. The Russian revolution
affords our people the channel for
which they have awaited for long CEN
turies. 1t is not life alone that we can
give them but strength and courage to
take their part in the great drama Of
freedom
Officers Of the committee said that
Mr.. Rosenwaid's full million would be
secured.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-03-22
FINDS HOW INFANTILE
, PARALYSIS is SPREAD
Vermont Physician Makes Remarkable
Discovery - Cleansing Nose With
Water in Which Salt 10 Dissolved
Best Known Preventative.

Rutland, VT, March 22.-Announce-
ment that DR.. Edward Taylor, pro-
fessor Of tropical medicine at the Uni
versity Of Vermont, had made an i'm
portant discovery as to the manner in
which infantiie paralysis is spread was
made today by DR.. Charles s. Caverly,
president Of the state board OF health.
DIR. Taylor has apparently shown"
DR.. Caverly said that diseased noses
and throats allow the passage Of the
virus into the central nervous system
while normal noses and throats seem
to neutralize this poison. The simple
process Of cleansing the nose with
warm water in which table salt has
been dissolved is perhaps the best pre-
ventative we have"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-03-22
Griederich Karl of Prussia
Killed During Flight
In France.
GERMANS APPEAR TO
BE MAKING STAND
Retreat on Western Front Slowing
Down and Vigorous Fighting Is in
Prosress-cavalry Forces Of oppos.
ing Armies Participating in Actions
French Take Several More Villages
in Face Of Stiff Resistance.

Berlin. March 22-Spirited fighting
in the sector over which the Germans
have been retiring is reported in to-
days official report, which mentions
no further evacuation Of territory.
French battalions attacking on the
north bank of the Aisne were repulsed.
Announcement Is made that an air.
plane piloted by Prince Friedrich Karl,
a cousin Of Emperor William, has not
returned from raid over the line be-
tween Arras and Peronne.
Prince Given Up as Lost.
The statement reads:
Between Lens and Arras after live
~ artillery fire, engagements occurred
between accommodating detachments.
In the district on both sides Of the
Somme and Disc clashes between ad-
vanced detaohmsnts had an issue ia
vorable to us. On tho right bank Of
the Aisne French battalions were re-
pulsed.
From advances to the front line up
to Aisne- Marne canal northeast Of
Verdun, near st. Mihiel, and on the
west slope Of the Vosges, and in the
plain and valley, storming detach-
ments brought back forty prisoners.
Three hostile airplanes were shot
DOWN. ~ IN
IAN airplane directed by Prince
Friedrich Karl OF Prussia had not re-
turned from a raid over the hostile
lines between Arras and Peronne"
Son Of Prince Leopold.
Prince Friedrich Karl and his
brother, Princh Friedrich Sigismund,
sons Of Prince Friedrich Leopold, Of
Prussia, joined the German flying
corps in January. Friedrich Karl was
20 years old, two years the Junior Of
his brother. Both are enthusiastic
sportsmen. Prince Karl while still in
his teens was known as the finest
cavalryman Of the German army. He
participated in the olympic games at
Stockholm where he won prizes
against the most experienced riders
in the world. The death Of eight Ger
man princes has been reported in the
war-one Of Hesse, two Of Sake
Meinigen, three Of Lippe, one Of Reuss
and one Of Waldeck.
Cavalry Forces Clash.
German cavalry now is in touch with
French and British mounted troops
which for several days have been in
ithe evacuate territory. so that for the
first time since the fall Of 1914 cavalry
on both sides is being employed on the
western front. This Is regarded here
as an indication that great events are
taking place and that a real battle Is
in progress. trench warfare being over
for the time being. @
The British and French attempted
to use cavalry last year. but the en1-
ployment Of these forces in the face
of entrenched troops with machine
guns resulted in very heavy losses.
The situation now is different. Neither
side Is protected with trenches. -
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-03-22
NO SHORTAGE OF CARS.
Shipping Conditions Abnormal Due to
,European War.

Washington, March 2e. - Unusual
shipping conditions caused chiefly by
the European war. are mainly respon-
sible for the belief that freight car
shortage exists in this country. r. S.
Lovett, chairman Of the Union Pacific's
executive board. so testified today bs-
fore the Newlends investigating COM
mittee. sss
''If shipping were normal and there
were no abuse OF cars by consignees,
don't think there would be a serious
shortage" he said.
Senator Cummins, of Iowa. mem
Der Of the committee. declared he be-
llieved tho strong railroads should take
over the weak in order that all might
make profit. Mr.. Lovett said this
plan scarcely could be carried out
without government ownership or the
repeal OF the ansi-trusS laws.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-03-22
SLUSH FUND STORY
PREC|P|TATEs ROW
Pitt-Johnston Men In Iowa
House Demand Apology
From Nichols.
Iowa Falls Editor Rolls Colleagues
Article Inferring Cement Contractors
Contributed Money in Effort to Put
Over Johnston Road Bill Stirs Wrath
-Demand Nichols Mako Retraction
and Apology on Floor Of House.
Special to Times Republican.

Special to Times Republican.
Des Moines, March %. Yelled
charges by Representative Ira A. Mich
OILS, Of Hardin county. that certain
members Of the Iowa house divided a
contractors slush fund in payment fol-
their support Of the Pitt-Johnston road
bill resulted in demand for public
apology and precipitated bitter fight
on the house floor today.
The Elwood- Mackie faction strenu-
ously opposed the effort to secure i
retraction and the attempt to have the
entire matter printed in the house jour
nal. The Pitt-Johnston followers were
equally insistent that the matter be
given due publicity; that sweeping
investigation of the charges be made
and that hearing be held to give
them an opportunity to vindicate
themselves.
A motion to table the entire matter,
offered by Randall, Of Linn county,
was carried by vote OF 81 to As. The
ballot was strictly along factional
lines.
Demand a Retraotion
After the motion to table had been
carried Representative Hail. Of Taylor,
who stirred up the matter. offered a
resolution demanding that Representa-
tive Nichols be required to make -;
traction and offer an apology on the
house floor The resolution was laid
over for one day
The alleged charge was made In an
issue Of the Hardin County Citizen. Of
which Representative Nichols Is editor
The article follows:
Two years ago the big contractors
and many Of the small ones operating
In this state got together just about
the time the legislature met and made
up a pot of money with which to help
the Johnston bill across. BY the inter-
est these forces and the cement trus,
are taking In tho passage of the Pitt
Johnston bill this winter. 1t might be
inferred that another pot Of slush
money had been raised
Road Rsaetionaries Down and Out.
The position Of leaders In the gen
eral assembly who have been favorins
retention of the state highway com
mission with little or no change in the
existing statutes was believed to have
been made impregnable today by the
action Of the senate in indefinitely
postpon.ng action on the Chase road
bill. The vote to postpone was IS
to 10.
Unwillingness Of the senate to act
was believed to mean defeat Of the ad
ministration program to abolish the
highway commission.
In an address to the senate Senator
Chase acknowledged that the "bill
stands no chance Of passing but vote
is desirable Tor the reason that many
Of us were elected on road platforms
and should have an opportunity to vote
on road questions"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-03-22
PAGE ON e.

PAGE ONE.
Telegraphio News:
Germany in Tricky Diplomatic Move.
Seeks Mediation With U. S,
German Prince Killed In France.
Teutons Making stand.
U. S. Relief Supplies Seized by Flee
ing Germans.
Russian Factions Working in Unison.
Row In Iowa House over Nichols
Charges L.
PAGES TWO, THREE AND
Iowa News: ~
Chase Highway Bin Does 81 Far.
. Suffrage Wins by Big sn.
Largest Gymnastic NJ ~ Iowa,
Call TO I. N. G. Not .,SSKed For.
Western Iowa Fv .ng Most Re-
cruits.
Freak Bills inc =, Stature.
PAGA<iVE.
General News:
Commissions For Fighting Men.
PAGE SIX.
Editorials:
Why the Teachers Lose Out.
Quit Poppycocking.
But 1t Is True Bill.
PAGES SEVEN, EIGHT, NINE, TEN,
ELEVEN.
City News:
~. W. Budget Almost Half Raised.
To Continue Work Until Finished.
Spring Flood Is On.
Cigaret Dealers Fined.
Ottumwa Raises Guarantee.
General and Brief City News.
PAGE TWELVE.
Market and General:
Favorable Crop News Aids Wheat
Bears.
Strength in Corn.
Cattle Market Weak.
Hogs Sell Lower.
Wealthy to Pay Wars Expense.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-03-22
Germans Attack Russians.

Petrograd, March ga vigorous
German attack was made yesterday on
the Russian front in the direction Of
Lida near the Beresina river. The war
office announces that the Germans
gained considerable ground, altho sub
seauently part Of this territory was re-
covered. The statement says:
In the direction of Lida on the
river Beresina, in the region of Saber-
eZyna and Potsachnia, the enemy after
a bombardment attacked our positions
and occupied them. BY our counter
attacks they were driven out. The
other parts of the positions remain in
oilr hands"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-03-22


Petrograd, March 22.-Speakng in
the energetic and forceful manner
Which characterizes all his utterance
the new minister of Justice, A. F..
Kercnsky, in an interview with the
correspondent of the Associated Press
decried all rumors Of friction or dis
cord between the working men, soldiers
and the government NJ. krensky.
member of the radical workingmen's
party. denied there is any latent dis
satisfaction in his or any other party
which might burst forth into fresh
revolt. He said:
"In my appointment to this post you
have the best pledge that the radical
elements Of the nation are in harmony
with the government. can assure you
that every difference has disappeared
and that every element OF the country
stands behind the government" He
said that all suppositions that the
workingmen and the soldiers are op-
posed to carrying on the war are with
out basis.
"My visit to Moscow" he said.
Satisfied me that the whole army is
eagerly devoted to a continuance Of the
war. I foundSthere.sa better demon
stration thar one could get in Petro-
grad of the new unity Of the nation.
There are, Of course, elements thruout
the world which are against the war.
but Russia is determined to finish it."
Favors Republican Government.
Answering a question regarding the
final form of the new government he
said:
II am republican and I think I
know what kind OF government Rus
sia wants, but as a member OF the
government will not try to bring any
pressure on the people to influence
their choice. There will be no sum-
mary military procedure, no court
martial, and believe that 7 can
promise you that capital punishment
win be definitely abandoned in the near
future.
"Among other reforms will be the
freedom Of the press, and the Russian
press soon will become. I hope as free
and as outspoken as the American
press, which I have always admired"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-03-22
Consul Max Webber Dead.

Ell Paso, Tex, March 22.-Max Web
ber, German consul in Juarez. and one
OF the wealthiest residents Of the bor-
der town, died in hospital here today.
He was consul for Germany in The city
for six years during the revolution. His
son, Max Weber, Jr., Is with the Ger
man army on the western front in
France.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-03-22
EXTRA SESSION OF
Z MEXICAN CONGRESS
carranza Summons Legislative Body in
Extraordinary Session on Day Unit
cd States Congress Is to Convene.

Ell Paso, Tex, March %. - Carlos
Plank, a deputy to the Mexican ma
tional congress from Sonora, arrived
here today en- route to Mexico City to
attend special session Of the national
congress, which. according to Plank
has been called by General Carranza
for April 2. Manuel Prieto, deputy
from the Juarez district, also Is prepar.
ing to go to Mexico City to attend the
extraordinary session.
Plank will leave here tonight for
Mexico City. He said he did not know
what the purpose Of the special session
was. and said he did not know whether
the convening OF the house had any
bearing on the International situation.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-03-22
pERsHlNc TAKING REST.
Border commandsr Visits Los Angeles
on Vacation Trip.

Los Angeles. March 22.-Maj. Gen.
John ]. Pershing. commander OF the
southern department., arrived here un-
expectedly early today in a private car
to "get a breath OF fresh air" He said
It would be his first vacation in long
time. He will remain here two days,
living in the car.
He said his visit had no military
significance and he would not make an
inspection on the garrisoning OF Fort
Macarthur or defense measures.
General Pershing was accompanied
by Dr.. and Mrs. Edgar II. Pershings OF
Woodmere, L. I. DR.. Pershing Is
cousin OF the general.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-03-22
Activity on Roumanian Front,

Berlin, March "a revival Of ac-
tivity on the Roumanian front is re-
ported today by the war office. On the
Russian front east of Lida, German de-
tachments advanced to the second
Russian trenches. an advance Of two
and one-half miles, and captured more
than 200 Russians.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-03-22

ployes, all democrats. Is to be carried
along until there is time for the house
political parties to work out the ques-
ton of successors.
Committees to BE Named.
Necessary committees TO transact
the immediate work Of the house will
be appointed; all other committee ap-
pointments to be held in allegiance.
These committees are: Rules, ac-
counts. mileage. appropriations mill
tary affairs, foreign affairs, interstate
and foreign commerce, judiciary and
merchant marine and fisheries and
possibly the ways and means commit
tee, which handles all questions relat-
ing to revenues. It is not thought,
however, that new taxes or bond issues
will have&fo be authorised
Calls were telegraphed yesterday ia
members to return for party caucuses
in advance of the opening Of the spe-
cial session April The democrats
VIII caucus Friday. March 30, and the
Floor Leaders Renamed.
Representative Claude Kitchin OF
North Carolina, will be reelected the
democratic noor leader. and Repre-
sentative JamesR Mann. Of Chicago
the, republican loader and party choice
for spe1keF lt taKss : majority vote
OF members present and voting, a
quorum being present, to elect a
speaker, and neither the democrats nor
the republicans are assured Of this ma
jority. with the five independents un-
certain as to their choice.
Republican leaders say they should
get four out Of this yfive-Randall OF
California, Martin OF Louisiana. Full
ler of Massachusetts, and Schall OF
Minnesota. Meyer London, the social
list has announced he will vote for
neither Of the party organizations. The
democrats claim they will get Randall
and Martin. The two congressman
have not yet announced their inten-
tions.
A caucus of republican representa-
tives in congress at 5 p. m. Saturday
March 81, was called today TO discuss
organization and the legislative pro-
gram. A democratic caucus was called
for Friday. March 80.
An unofficial list Of members OF the
next house. published today, states that
the democrats number PA. republicans
PA, progressives 2. independent l, pro-
hibitionist /, socialist !, vacanies q
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-03-22
Y.rrowdaIs saiIer,s Roach Spain.

Barcelona, Spain, We Patls, MARCH
ee.-The fifty-nipe American sailors
who were interned IN Germany, having
been brought there on the prize ship
Yarrowdale, have arrived here.
[The Yarrowdale contingent which
was released from Germany, on March
s.. left zurich, where the men stopped
Tor several days t0 recuperats. on
March II. They passed thru Berne
/ that afternoon for Spain. by way Of
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-03-22
Z HousE 70 BURY FRICTION.
rtixanship to Bs Submerged
~ - prssent National Crisis.

4 sss5 Frsssnt5 National Crisis.
washington, March 22.-Public SEN
{timent and the German crisis is driving
he membership Of the house Of repre-
sentatives to agreement for orsaniza-
stion without strife and delay.
I. The house is divided evenly, 214
democrats, 214 republicans, five inde-
(pendents. There have been two deaths
since the November elections, one DEM
S0crat and one republican
champ Clark. the speaker Of the last
ACtuae which was democratic, is to be
'k6:electedg gepeaker:
~ exlstIng honse personnel Of en-
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-03-22
P.cifists Active.

New York, March 22.-Dr. David
starr Jordan, in behalf of the emer-
gency peace commissioy meeting here,
sent another telegram to President
Wilson today saying:
"Our own autocrats are doing every
thing to force US to join Europe on
Europe's terms. We believe you can
and will prevent this"
Dr., Jordan plans to send daily and
nightly kilograms to the president.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-03-22

Ottun,wa Gets D. A. r. Convention.
Des Moines, March 22.-ottumwa to-
day was chosen as the next convention
city OF the. state association OF the
Daughters Of the American Revolution
at the annual session here.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-03-22

vicinity Of Caurieres wood, were re-
pulsed by our fire. Elsewhere the night
passed in quiet"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-03-22
SECOND IOWA MusrERED OUT.
Guardsmen 20 leave 'Dss Meinss For
Homes Friday.

Des Moines, March 22.-lt was an
nounced today that the mastering out
Of the Second regiment Iowa National
Guard had been completed and that
the return OF, the troops to their home
stations would begin tomorrow morn
ing. All companies are expected to be
en- route home by night.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-03-22
GERMANY TO ASK u. S. FOR MEDIA ton
NEWS OF THE DAY
T.-R. BULLETIN
Tho Weather.

Sun rises March % at g. sets at 6:l5
Iowa Partly cloudy and probably
unsettled tonight and Friday: moder-
ate temperatures; fresh winds.
Range Of temperature at Marshall
town: Wednesday, So and "a; Tuesday.
81 and 90; March 81. 1916, "a and 81.
At this morning, AZ: yesterday, "a.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-03-22
French submarin. Sunk BY Mistaks.

Berlin, March ". = "A French de-
stroyer in the Bay OF Marseilles last
month sank, submarine believing it
e. be German boat" says.the over
seas News AgencM I'm reality it was
q French JubmarEls which was thus
Host"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-03-22
Be. Moine. Girl Fatally Burned.

Des lMoines, March 22.--Margaret
IHarter, aged 1S, was fatally burned in
an xplos.on when she attempted tc
lkindle a FIRE with gasolene.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-03-22
No Friction or Discord Be-
tween Workingmen and
Soldiers and Government.
STAND FOR VIGOROUS
PROSECUTION OF WAR
Members Of Former Dynasty Place
Themselves at Disposition Of Provi-
sional Government-Grand Duke Cy-
ri Resigns Command Of Naval Guard
MANY Reforms Are Promised
Capital Punishment to Be Discarded.

London, March 22.-All the members
of the former Russian dynasty have
placed themselves at the disposition Of
the provisional government, according
to a Reuter- dispatch from Petrograd.
Grand Duke Cyril has resigned his
command Of the naval guard.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-03-22
Spain Insures Shipping.

Madrid, via London, March 22.-King
Alfonso on Friday will sign a decree
for the insuring Of the safety OF Span
ish maritime commerce. The measure
adopted will be In accordance with the
procedure followed by other countries
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-03-22
EMPLOYERS OF SPIES
TO FEDERAL PRISON
Sander and Wunnenbers Senten ced
to Serve Two Years in Prison at A.
Ianta and Pay Fine Of $2,500-Sus-
pect German "Hikers."

New York, March %. Albert o.
Sander and Charles N. Wunnenberg.
who pleaded guilty yesterday to a
charge Of having sent spies to Eng
land from this country to gather In
formation for the German military au-
thorities, today were sentenced to
serve two years in the federal prison
at Atlanta spd to pay fine of $4,000
each.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-03-22
German "c,ob. Trotters" Detained.

Atlanta, Ga, March 22.-Examina-
ton Of the effects of Valerian Johannes
Pieczynski ana Hugo Coutandin, Ger
man youths arrested here last night.
today led government officials to In
vestigate whether there has been any
thing sinister in the movement Of sew
eral German 'liikers" walking over the
United States in the past two years
and half. The two men arrested de-
clared they were walking around the
world on bet.
Newspaper men and photographs
show they were supposed to have been
doing the same thing with seven other
companions, one woman. One photo
graph shows Pleczynski with a young
woman and the story tells they were
walking from Chicago to San Fran
cisco on their honeymoon.
Another photograph shows the same
woman with another man, with story
that they were making tour Of the
Pacific coast on their honeymoon. AM
other picture taken at Tampa. Fla.
shows one Enden and Coutandin In
'hiking' costumes. Coutandin there de-
scribes himself as wireless operator.