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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-01-02
PEACE MIGHT BE CURSE.
PreIates and Laymen Unite in Plea For
Mature Action.

Washington. Jan. 2. In a signed
document addressed to the nation,
more than fifty prelates and laymen of
various denominations, representing
many sections of the country, have
united in a warning against what theE
declare may be a premature peace in
Europe which may bring a curse in
stead of blessing"
Among the signers to the document,
made public here yesterday are Lyman
Abbott, President Hibben of Princeton,
former Attorney General Bonaparte,
Winston Churchill, the author: Clifford
Pinchot, the Rev. William A. (Billy)
Sunday the Rev. Joseph F. Berry.
Methodist Episcopal bishop of Phila-
delphia the Rev. William Lawrence.
Episcopal bishop of Massachusetts,. and
the Rev. Charles P. Anderson, Episco-
pal bishop Of Chicago.
The address declared the christians
of America should consider the right
or wrong Of the occupation of Belgium,
Poland, and Serbia. the Armenian mas
sacres, the destruction of merchant
ships, the hardships of Jews and Syri-
ans, the attempt to array Moslem
against christian in holy war" and
be reminded that peace is the triumph
OF righteousness and not the mere
sheathing of the sword"
1t further declares that the signers
view with some concern the organic
ed and deliberate efforts now being
made so to stampede christian senti-
ment as to create a public opinion
blindly favorable to stopping hostilities
without adequate consideration of the
issues which the war involves"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-01-02
MURDER MYSTERY uNsoLvEo.
Police to Quiz All Aequaintances Of
Miss Maize Colbert, Of Philadelphia.


Philadeluhia, Jan. 1.-THE mystery
surrounding the murder of Miss Maize
Colbert. also known as Mrs. Roberts.
whose terribly bruised body was found
in an uptown apartment mouse late
Saturday night, was still unsolved to-
day. A man and woman are being
watched and arrests are expected be-
fore the day is over. The victim had
MANY admirers and much evidence in
the shape Of letters, photographs and
clothing has been found.
According to the detectives man
and a woman are under surveillance.
the man as the actual murderer, the
woman as his "best friend" who. 1t is
believed, knows something about the
crime.
"The mystery" Captain of Detec-
tives Tate said, requires process OF
elimination, wedding out of all Of the
dead woman's friends. She was ac-
uainted with so many lawyers, news
paper men, physicians, business men,
detectives, theatrical people and 9TH
ers that we do not want to jump a any
rash conclusion"
Asked whether the son Of wealthy
brewer up state, the son of baseball
magnate of this city and others whose
names have been linked with that OF
Miss Colbert as acquaintances are to
be- questioned. Captain Tate said: "We
will question every person who knew
Miss Colbert" He said there was no
more to implicate brewers son and
a baseball mans son in the modePs S
death than to believe that many others
might be implicated. -E
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-01-02
PAGE ONE

PAGE ONE
TeIegraphie News:
Carranza Ambassador Suddenly Quits
Washington.
Turkey Repudiates Treaty.
Germans Hit Telling Blows in East.
Iowa City Guardsmen to Be Lionized.
PAGES TWO. THREE. FIVE
Iowa News:
Five Short Courses For Hardin
County.
Growth OF One Idea.
Cosson Asks For Aid.
Notables to BE Heard
Road Commission Files Report
Farm News.
Story. The Lone Star Ranger.
PAGE FOUR
Editorial:
The Good Roads Commissions Re-
port.
Not Worth Delivering.
The Business Field
Topics of the Times.
Iowa Opinion and Notes.
PAGES SIX, EIGHT, NINE
City News:
Marshaiitown Club Nominates Ticket.
Y. NJ. G.. A. stops Indoor League.
Review of 1916 Weather.
Mrs. John G. Coughlin Dead.
Associations Ieep Open House.
General Nev,i of City
PAGE TEN
Markets and General:
Reply of Entente Encourages Wheat
Buying.
Corn Turns Upgrade.
Cattle in Demand.
Hogs Sell Lower.
brotherhood Chiefs Oppose Wilson
Program.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-01-02

tas is believed by military men here to
be Villas boldest stroke in his effort to
eliminate General Murguia's army OF
the north, now the strongest govern
ment force outside Of Mexico City. La
Cruz, where the latest conflict between
Villistas and Carrancistas occurred, is
only seventy-five miles south Of the
Chihuahua capital on the line of the
Mexican Central railroad.
Federal department agents here so
far have been unable to obtain inform
alton of the latest developments in the
Torreon region. That Villa evacuated
the city after capturing ammunition
supplies has been confirmed. He now
has about thirty-two pieces of service
able artillery
Firing of revolvers and firecrackers
by New Years celebrators at FL Paso
tonight started a report in Juarez that
the American army had revolted to
Hughes for president and were fighting
among themselves.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-01-02
PUBLIC HEARINGS ON
LABOR LEGISLATION

Federated Labor Said to Oppose Any
Compulsory Measures and Seamen's
Union Will Fight Any Arbitration
Bill.
Washington, Jan. Public hearings
were begun today before the senate
interstate commerce commission on
President Wilson's, recommendations
for legislation to supplement the
Adamson law to prevent strikes or
lockouts while dispute was under in
vestigation. .a i. .s.
For the railroads Former Senator
Faulkener, Of West Virginia, said they
did not oppose the principles involved
In the presidents recommendations
but might desire to make suggestions as
to the proposed bill.
Paul Mcnamara, vice president OF
the Brotherhood of Locomotive Fire
men and Engineers, told the committee
none of the brotherhood beads were
here today. Is
Frank Morrison, secretary of the
American Federation OF Labor, said
the organization would oppose "any
measure that carries compulsion Of
any character.
Andrew Furusetf, representing the
seamen's union, said he expected to
oppose any, arbitration bill.
Chairman Newlands said the COM
mittee hoped to conclude the hearings
as quickly as possible and would not
give more than two days to each side.
It was said at the White House the
president is confident his program
will be adopted at this session of con-
gress.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-01-02
South Dakota Legislature conven.,

Pierre, $. D., Jan, 1.-The fifteenth
legislative session Of South Dakota
convened at noon today and selected
temporary officers for the joint session
this afternoon. Justice Policy, of the
South Dakota supreme court. admin
stered the oath to the members OF the
senate, AMI Justice Whiting. uUuIeTTcW
the oath on the house members.
The executive state officers met irS
the reception room Of the governor iis
the state house and Presiding Iaaessssss DC I
Gates administered the oath Of Office &C
Governor Peter Norbeck and the othcIs
new state officials.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-01-02
SENATE APPROVAL DELAYED.
Hitchcock Resolution Discussed But
Action 10 Postponed.

Washington. Jan. 2.-Senator Hitch
cocks resolution to have the senate
endorse President Wilson'S peace note
was discussed in the senate today ant
action was postponed until tomorrow
by unanimous consent.
President Wilson has not decided
upon his next step. it became known on
unquestionable authority today tha,
he had not given up hope that bench
cial results may come from the present
negotiations.
Republican leaders wanted the reso-
luton to go to the foreign relations
committee but Senator Hitchcock press
ed for immediate action.
"If it is desirable that the senate
should express itself on this important
matter" said Senator Gallagher, re-
publican. Il think that it should accep,
tho judgment OF the foreign relations
committee IN the matte"
.I have considered that" Senator
Hitchcock replied. "but think that the
moral effect of immediate action by the
senate would be greater. 1t is the onl!
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-01-02
STATE LEGISLATURES CONVENE.
State Wide Prohibition to Be Live Is.
sue in Minnesota,

st. Paul, Jan. 2.-The Minnesota leg :
is!ature convened today with the pros
peCt Of acting on statewide prohibi-
ton. woman's suffrage and repeal Of
the boxing bill before adjournment by
time Limitation on April 49,
Interest in the opening session cen-
tered on the selection of speaker OF
the house Of representatives. Friends OF
Ralph ]. Parker of Spring Valley, de-
clared more than the necessary sixty =
six votes had been pledged for their
candidate. Supporters of Charles II.
Warner. of Aitken. expressed conf
dence in his election on the first bal-
lot.
After organization both houses adj
iourned until tomorrow when they will
meet In joint session for the inaugura-5
ton of Governor Burnquist.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-01-02
HAVNER PROMISES
TO CONTINUE WORK
New Attorney General Announces In
tention Of Taking Up Matters Left
Unfinished by Cosson-Emmettsbur
Man to Succeed Robbins.

Des Moines, Jan. 2.-H. NJ. Havner,
Of Marengo, and his corps of assistants
today formally took over the operation
Of the state department of Justice.
Mr. Havner was elected attorney
general on the republican ticket in No
vember. His first official act. was to
announce the appointment of F. z.
Davidson, of Emmetsburg, to be a spe-
cial counsel in the department. The
attorney general said that C. A. Rob-
bins would remain in the capacity OF
special counsel until the close Of the
next session of the Legislature and that
on his retirement Mr.. Davidson would
take office
MI. Havner in statement today
said he would take up all matters
where they We're left off by Mr.. Co.'S
son, the retiring attorney general. This
was taken to mean that he v I'D push
prosecution of alleged violators of Sthe
state liquor laws, including the twen-
ty-one cases filed in the Polk county
district court late YESTERDAY.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-01-02
PRICES JUMP AS
PEACE GROWS REMOTE
Wheat Goes Soaring, Initial Quotations
Showing Advance Of csnts-War
Stocks Go Higher on Active Trading
Entente Reply Responsible.

Chicago Jan. 2-Wheat prices shot
upward today in response to the answer
of the entente allies to the offer of the
central powers to negotiate for peace.
Initial prices showed a rise of cents
May wheat touching $1.7s at the OPEN
ing, as against $1.74A to $1.74z at the
close on Saturday. July leaped to $1.46.
whereas Saturdays close was Slabs
to $1.41A. -
A maximum advance of Z cents
bushel was attained, the market rising
to $1.S1A for the May delivery. Profit
taking by fortunate holders led after
ward to something Of a. reaction. The
close was unsettled at gains of o% to
5% cents net with May, at 1.79H to
$1.SOh and July at $1.46ss to $1.46A.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-01-02
Club Member Answer. charo..

Iowa City. Jan. Ain . statement -
sued this afternoon. prominent mem.
ber Of the Iowa City Commercial Club
DECLARED that members OF Company u,
Engineers. i. ~ c.. had been misfn-
formed regarding action of the club
which the engineers charged with Tex
tortion." The statement said that finan-
cial assistance was given dependents
of guardsmen by the club up to the
time OF the passage of the net prnvid-
ing for the dependent families of the
guards At that time. 1t was stated.
the government sent the back pay all
lowed to the families, and the club,
deeming it unfair for the dependents to
receive double pay" suggested re-
fund. No demands were made, 1T,
was asserted. "and in most cases the
refunds were made cheerfully."
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-01-02

legislative budy in the world that mas
functions and powers relating to inter-
national affairs. The senate has repu- :
tation and standing in the world similar
if not equal. to that of the president
In my opinion the senate has a duty
to perform The president has per-
formed his. Now that the president has
taken this step with the object and pur-
pose of showing that the United states
as a great neutral nation, desires the
belliyerent nations to state terms on
which Deace might be reached, surely
the seunte ought to act at once"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-01-02
GERMANY MAXIM GMANY GUNS.
Thousands Being Turned Out Ever
Week-Mueh Ammunition Made.

Thousands Being Turned Out Every
Wssk-Mueh Ammunition Made.
Berlin, Jan. MANY thousand guns
per week Is reported to be the measure
OF the mighty manufacturing effort
which Germany is making for the cam
paign Of 1917-an effort upon which the
entire manhood force Of the nation
which can be spared from the front and
their regular occupations is being con-
centrated under First Quartermaster
Gen. Won Ludendorrs universal labor
service law.
Counting four months before the re-
newal Of the war in full vigor on all
fronts, these figures mean a new i'm
nense supply Of cannon Of all calibers
from field guns up to the gigantic how
itzers. to meet the gigantic effort which
I the entente allies are expected to make
in this, the third year Of Kitchener's
prophecy to turn the scale Of the war.
Along with these guns the German
factories are turning out correspond
tngiy stupendous quantities Of ammuni-
tion. and the production of machine
ss,y;;;:ssss, ssac. OF which virtually replaces
"a platoon Of men, has been placed on a
scale far beyond that of the past year.
I Return Men From Front.
To produce great masses of war ma
Sterial, thousands of skilled men have
been brought and are being brought
back from the front and placed in the
munition factories. These men are re-
placed in the ranks by levies set free
\ by the universal labor service bill and
My q widespread coming out of able
bodied men from hitherto exempt occu-
pations. Another expected develop
sment OF 1917 is a change in the center
Of gravity on the western front. The
,Somme battle has swept it's way into
comparative quietude and while the
military experts here naturally are un-
able to predict with certainty the plans
of the Anglo French leaders recent ad-
vices point to a transfer of the entente
allies main efforts to another,region.
This probably will be at Verdun,
where he French energies recently
have been concentrated on extending to
TT original size the sally port west Of
the Meuse-the most obvious point as
that nearest to the heart of Germany
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-01-02
Villa Force Defeated.

Ell Paso, Tex, Jan. 2.-One hundred
forty prisoners were taken, twenty fiv 9
were killed and al arge quantity of loot
taken from Chihuahua City by Fran
cisco Villa was recovered by Car
rama force under Captain Hernandez
at Terreros, near Guerrero, yesterday
when 600 Villa followers were defeated
by the de facto forces, according to
message received today by Andres
Garcia, inspector general Of Carranza
consulates, from General Murguia.
General Hernandez captured 400
rifles, of which half were in good order,
eight cannon, 5000 shrapnel shells, g.
600 hand grenades, several machine
guns, $4,000 rifle cartridges. four cars
of provisions and one car of uniforms,
according to this state message
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-01-02
RepIv to Wilson Formulated.

London, Jan. 2.-The final draft OF
the reply of the entente to President
Wilson's peace note, which already
has been approved by France and
Great Britain, has been forwarded to
Italy and Russia. and as no changes
have been recommended by those
powers it is probable the note will be
delivered to the American ambassador
in Paris in short time.
i It is understood the note may pos
sibly he handedsto the ambassador to-
morrow. However, Belgium made her
request :at, the last moment that he
statement of her king be added to the
reply and additions may be made and
a delay occur in the delivery. T
In it's present form the reply Is
about the same length as the note to
the central powers and has the same
characteristic of guarded language.
One Of the most important points Is
a different differentiation between
peace among the belliserents and such
future arrangements as may be made
for permanent peace. the purpose be-
ing to show upholders Of future per-
manent peace that this is obtainable.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-01-02
Arred0r1O Mexican Am
bassadOr Designate,
Leaves Washington.
NO EXPLANATION -
OF ACT PRESENTED
Revives Old Rumor That Carranza In
tended Severing Diplomatic Relations
With United States - Mexican EN-
bassy Refuses Information Regard
ina Sudden Leave Taking-Arredor-
do Nephew Of Carranza.

Washington, Jan. 2. - Eliseo Are
dondo, General Carranza's ambassador
designate here, said goodbye to Secre-
tary Lansing today and will depart to-
night for Mexico City. Rano P. De-
negri, Carranza consul general at San
Francisco, will be in charge of the en-
bassy, The reason for Mr.. Arredondo
departure has not been made clear.
When General Carranza sent his re-
cent appeal for notifications IN the
protocol drawn by the American Mex
lean commission, it was reported that
he would withdraw Mr.. Arredondo as
a mark of his displeasure at the actloil
cf the American commissioners in de-
manding a final decision on the agree
ment by Dec. 26. Mr.. Arredondo denied
then that he was to be Withdrawn and
declared that if he left Washington 1t
| would be to confer with his chlet' as
he did recently. Information about his
departure was refused today at the
Mexican embassy, where it was said
statement would be issued later
Relations Again Strained.
There were various unuercuIIe IeAlS
apparent in official circles today Whlcn
gave mblance Of color to reports
that the relations with Mexico were
again becoming strained.
Henry P. Fletcher, recently con-
firmed as ambassa dor to Mexico, but
who never has gone to his post, had an
engagement to confer With President
Wilson later in the day, and the Amer
lean commissioners held long session
considering General Carranza's reply
to their request either for ratification
or reputation Of the Atlantic City
protocol.
Mr.. Arredondo is General Carranza's
nephew and has represented the de
facto government here longer than any
of his predecessors.
The sending of Henry P. Fletcher to
his post at Mexico City as American
Ambassador and the subsequent swith-
drawal of the American expedition are
expected as among the next develop
ments in the Mexican situation. OIL
cial confirmation or comment is being
withheld at this time. The outcome IS
bound up with, the decision Of General
Carranza's latest communication in re-
gard to the protocol with indications Of
such nature as not to close the neSo-
tiations. 1t is understood it will not be
affected by the absence of CarranZa
ambassador Mr.. Arredondo.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-01-02
WOULD TRANSFER RAzEE CASE.
Shelby County Farmer, Held on seri-
Gus Charge, May Be Tried in Iowa.

Special to Times Republican.
Council Bluffs, Jan. 2.-Appiicatioh
was made today to have the case
against Chester Race, of Harlan. ar
rested in Omaha. transferred to United
States, Commissioner Smiths office in
Council Bluffs.
Race. wealthy Shelby county far
mer, was arrested In Omaha on COM
plaint Of Helen Turner. young wom-
an 19 years of age, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. A, E. Turner, of Harlan. 4
charge of white slavery will be filed
against Race.
Miss Turner has been teaching
school near Kirkman. Her uncle. 4
prominent attorney OF Avoca, has been
assisting in prosecution of the case.
Race has wife and two children.
Race Is out on bonds.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-01-02
Iowa City Company Of En-.
gineers Want No Celebra.
ton at Home.
COMMERCIAL CLUB
ACTION CONDEMNED
Charge OF Jon Alleged In cellso.
ton Of From Wife Of o.. q
GuarV = Money to Have eeeu
Use /romotins celebration-vHo-
T.2 3eelsres Money Was obtaln,d
I \. r Threat.

Des Moines. Jan. Charges OF acx-
tortion' and a request that there be no
celebration OF their return. were made IN
resolution adopted by members or
Company A. engineers. Iowa National
Guard. late yesterday, 1t was announced
today. The resolution charges that tho
Iowa City Commercial Club "extortea.
SIZE from the wife OF Robert Rearjck.
member OF the company. the money Ia
be used by the club In providing ~
homecoming celebration. The resolu-
tion said in part:
iii view or the action taken recent.5
ly by the Iowa City Commercial Club In
extorting money from tho dependent
wife Of n member OF the company and
because OF similar other .refunds from
other wives or dependents. we, unless
the above mentioned money be refund
ed. ask that no plans be made by tho
Iowa City Commercial Club for enter
tanning the company on return home, as
we would be forced to reject an invita-
tion to such a celebration"
Woman Tolls Of Threats.
Members OF the company said today
that when congress passed J. bill giving
government support to dependents
the club sent letter to each dependent
who had been furnished funds saying
government aid had been granted and
adding: You may be able to repay
funds advanced by friendly persona"
Mrs. Rearick said she paid the Sec
retary of the club $122 after he had
threatened to publish her name In the
papers and resort to suit unless she re-
turned the money she had received from
the benefit fund.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-01-02
In Nebraska,

Lincoln. Neb.. Jan. 1.-The Nebra ska
legislature convened at noon today. tho
house heinx called TO order by Secre--
tary of state Pool. and the senate by
J. r. Pearson, retiring lieutenant gov
ernor. The members were sworn in
and committees appointed. 1t Is un-s
derstood on all sides that there will ba
no difficulty in passing satisfactory
legislation The question of new
state capitol building is the biggest
thing before the legislative body.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-01-02
FEW wooDMEN ON. STRIKE.
Not More Than $50 Of 1900 Men EN-.
ployed in Minnesota Camps Out

Virginia, Minn., Jan. At. H. Gil
more, superintendent Of the logging
operations Of the Virginia and Rainy
Lake Company, around Cuson, Mimi.
where labor troubles. developed yester-
day among woodsp1en said today he
does not believe that more than 400 OF
45o of the 1900 men employed by the
company in the seventeen camps have
gone on strike. So
The report that the strikers are arm
ed with revolvers Is declared untrue
tho they have their axes. There are
Is deputy sheriffs in the country
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-01-02
COAL FAMINE RELIEVED.
Des Moines Dealer Promises to Fill
Accumulated Orders.

Des Moines Jan. 2.-The city of Des
NJ oines went out of the coal business
today and the fuel famine was official
" declared to be over. A local coai
dealer today made a contract with
Mayor John MacVicar to supply the
residence trade without any increase in
price and hundreds Of orders whlca
have accumulated were turned over to
him
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-01-02
Want to Name Thorne's Successor.

Des Moines. Jan. 2.-GoVernor George
w. Clarke today called conference for
. p. m. at his office. at which various
organizations presented to the governor
their ideas on the successor of Clifford
Thorne on the railroad commission.
Half a dozen farmers and elevator
ORGANIZATIONS requested conference
and will send representatives to the
meeting.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-01-02
rhrona of Office Seekers.

Des Moines. Jan, 2.--Governor Clarke
today was besieged by throng OF Of \
fee seekers. The close of holiday weel|
brought more than a score Of apple
cants for appointments 70 Des MotHesss
they presented themselves at the gov5
ernur office early in the day, ux pssstS !
Ing Governor Eject Harding 10 taxi
office today. 5ss5 g- e AssssSs n 4
The requests will he referred To Nj
Harding, who has announced that h&
would come to Des Moines tonorrow,S