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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-02-12
MUNITIONS PLANT DESTROYED.
Four Million Dollar Plant Near Pitts
burgh Wrecked by Fire.

Pittsburgh, Feb. 1.-THE machine
shop building OF the Union Switch and
Signal Company. the largest plant for
the manufacture OF switch signals In
the United States and recently en-
gagged in filling munition orders for the
European governments located at
Swissvale, a suburb, was destroyed by
fire Saturday night with n loss estf-
mated at si00o.oo0.
The cause of the fire has not been
determined, altho officials Of the COM
pany believe 1t resulted from spontan-
eous combustion.
The blaze started in the packing de-
partment of the building. Only few
men were at work in the building at
the time. The SwissvaIe and Edge
wood fire departments were called. but,
famed by a high wind. the fire gained
such headway that Il was necessary
| to call out the fire departments from
the adjoining boroughs of Braddock.
Williamsburg, North Braddock, and
Rankin, and part of the Pittsburgh
Idepartment For more than half an
| hour it was impossible to throw any
water on the fire because OF frozen
water plugs Finally n line or hose
was run TO the Swissvale reservoir
| The machine shop building covered
450 900 square feet. It contained the
emergency hospital. packing room, ex-
detrimental department and general
machine shop. More than 1000 shells
| In the packing room awaiting shipment
| probably were destroyed.
i According to the president OF the
company, A. L. Humphrey. no shells
had been manufactured at the plant
since November. The Union Switch
| and Signal Company, which was
founded by the late George Westing-
house in 1881, was recently taken over
Iby the Westinghouse Airbrake Conn
pany.
4 United States Marshal Joseph How
ley announced that an investigation OF
1.-THE origin of the fire would be made by
lagents of the department OF Justice. He
said that while government Officials
f had no suspicion that the fire was OF
lincendiary origin, yet the government
was interested In view OF the fact that
war orders had been filled by the cons
y | pan. rra...
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-02-12

to two OF the seamen who arrived to-
day on the steamship MORO Castle
Maritime records told Of the Spyros
being towed to Spanish port after
beng torpedoed.
The sailors said the Spyros put In
and the U-boat entered the harbor and
notified the captain to abandon the
ship In forty hours at the end Of which
time 1t would be destroyed, and the
threat was fulfilled.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-02-12
Ezra Wood Diss in West.

Special 70 TImeS-HepuIIIcdH'
Nevada, Feb. 12.--Ezra A. Wood, fol
MANY years resident Of Nevada and
story county died ON Feb. I at the
Methodist hospital in Los Angeles.
after an illness of couple of months,
Mr.. wood was taken from his home at
Orange, Cal, some days before the
death of Mrs. Wood which occurred
about two months ago.
The funeral was held yesterday from
the Methodist church Of Orange and
interments was made there. Nj Ky d
Mrs. wood had lived inEthis con y
wears but removed to the coas
tthirt<en years ago and had sir.'..
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-02-12
FOUR BRITISH STEAMERS SUNK.

Nstherles, Lyeia, yoltairs and Olivia
Victims or Submarines or Mines.
London, Feb. IL. The sinking Of the
British steamship Netherlee is re-
ported by Lloyds. The Netherlee,
4,027 gross Ntons was last re-
ported on her departure from Phila-
delphia, Jan. q, for Dunkirk.
The steamer Lycia has been sunk,
Lloyds shipping agency announces.
The crew was saved. The Lycia was
a Cunard line vessel Of 2.ol7 tons.
Lloyds this. afternoon announced
that the British steamer voltaire. of
400 tons gross. and Olivia Of 241 tons
gross, has been sunk. The chief engi-
neer Of the Olivia was killed and two
other members Of the crew were in
iured. -. - -. 81
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-02-12
NEWS OF THE DAY
T..R. BULLETIN
The Weather.


Sun rises Feb 13 at III. sets at b:29.
Iowa---Cloudy and unsettled tonight
and Tuesday: warmer tonight and In
east portion Tuesday: fresh winds.
Range Of temperature at Marshall
town: Sunday. above and Z below:
Saturday. Is above and below; Feb.
II. 1916. 25 and is above. At this
morning, 4 above; yesterday. below.
PAGE ONE.
Tsissrsphio News:
Germany's Plea For Conference to Be
"a Ignored.
Answer by Armed Merchantmen.
Gerard Says He Was Held Prisoner.
American Sailors Not Released.
Score or More Dead in Minneapolis
Fire.
Victims Guests at Hotel.
PAGES TWO, THREE AND FIVE.
Iowa News:
state Not Broke, Says willis.
Harding Asked TO Back Up.
Merchants Oppose Insurance Law.
Iowan Once Lincoln's Farm Hand.
Miss Tarbell Warns Of Industrial
War.
Ames Freshies Of Tender Years.
PAGE FOUR.
Editorial:
The Volunteer Factories.
Iowatand Farm Loan Banks.
AS to Busted" Iowa.
Topics and Iowa Opinion.
Mr. Norris Legislative Comment.
PAGE SEVEN.
Story:
rlo In,
PAGES SIX, SEVEN, EIGHT, NINE
City News:
Arrest Suspect in Holdup Cases.
County Athletic Meeting Success.
County Agent Meeting Postponed.
Trades Houses For Farm.
| Marshalltown Twenty-Five Years
Ago.
| PAGE TEN.
Markets and General:
| Cattle Trade Steady.
| Hogs Make Slight Gain.
| Holiday on Grain Board
| Barlin ExpectS War With U. S.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-02-12
JEWS ARE LOYAL.
Ready to Fight For Country Which
Gave Them Riuhts.

Ready to Fight For Country Which
Gave Them Rights.
New York, Feb. 12-H war comes
the Jews Of this country will sacrifice
themselves for America" Henry Mos
lkowitz, chairman Of the municipal civil
service commission, said today before
the national workmen's association on
Jewish rights in the convention here.
Let us show America" he added.
;:tnat- the oO0.00O Jewish working men.
with q history OF persecution unequalled
in the history OF the world, will say, il
need be, that a country worth living for
Is worth dying for. The address of
President Wilson before the senate has
shown the American people the greatest
ally for the Jews in their struggle for
rights
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-02-12
.,REPuL Sc BRITISH ATTACKS.

Six Thrusts at German Trenches
From Serre to Anere River Fail.
Berlin. Feb. 12.-"British troops last
night made six successive attacks
against the German wrecked trenches
along the front from Serre to the
Ancre river" says the official statement
today. "All the attacks were 4repulsed
and the British suffered severe losses
in the hand-to- hand lighting"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-02-12
VOTING HY MAIL PROPOSED.
Senator Frailsy Pressnts Bill Calling
VA For Ballot Revolution.

For Ballot Revolution.
Special to Times-Republican.
DeS Moines, Feb. 12.-All voting will
be done thru mail il bill introduced
in senate Of Iowa legislature today by
senator Frailey, Of Lee county, be-
comes a law. His bin would authorize
the governor. to appoint an election
commissioner and assistants to give
their whole time to the duties. A voter
must tlle card with the election COM
missioner giving his residence and
party affiliation II he wishes. II q
voter fails to carry out these pro-
visinns he NAV be ea:::.4e1 a:::.4eS1 from IS to $50.
The senate passed concurrent
resolution to have q committees ap-
pointed, three from the. senate and five
from the house. to investigate any all
legged deficit in the state treasury.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-02-12
china,a cou - Approx sd.

Japanese minister Of foreign AFFAIRS, at
a conference with the Chinese minister
yesterday, approved the attitude OF
China toward Germany, assit has been
expressed in the Chinese reply to the
German note on unrestricted subma-
rine warfare.
& The approval, it. was said, was on the
ground that, the position taken by Chi-
ma would aid in uprooting German In
fiuence in the far east and be Of bene.-
fit to the entente.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-02-12
REVOLUTION IN CUBA.

President Msnocai, However, Appears
to Have Rebellion Under Control.
Washington. Feb. 12.-Minister Con
zales at Havana notified the state de-
partment today Of revolutionary activ-
ity in Cuba, but added that President
Menocal appears to have the little re-
bellion under control. Seven lieuten-
ants charged with completely In the
plot are being held. s
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-02-12
! sfbresfeNs Damal ee' q 1kIpA &

fhrestens Dnmaee - 3hipe Al
Z London, Eeb. an address, at
WIehmshaven rsgard ding precautions
taken BY Germany in view ofsa posi-
BILE war with the United States. Dr.
Gustav Stresemann, a -prominsnt ma
tional liberal member Of the reichstag.
made the following statement, accord.
ing to Z Rotterdam dispatch to the
Evening News: 4
Our German bluejackets in the
United States will have seen to 1t that
German steamers In American ports
will not be disable by any one for some
time"
e. DR.. stresemann also expressed the
opinion that the work Of the German
submarines was encouraging the army
for the spring campaign.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-02-12
win R,e.;v. s~iss Executive.

viii Receive S~iss Executive.
Berne, switzerland. via Paris. Feb
12.--Ambassador Gerard will receive
PreSident Schulthess and Herr Hoff-
man, chief OF the Swiss foreign depart.
ment, tomorrow. The two officials swiil
call at the home Of Pleasant A, Stovaii.
the American minister, where Mr, Ge-
rard is stopping.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-02-12
coId Wave In Nav England.

Boston, Feb. 12.-The coolest wealth
or Of the winter was reported In New
England today. Minimum temperatures
during the night ranged from "a de-
grees below zero to above.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-02-12

washington, Feb. lip. "A. g. Frank
lin, president OF the international Mer-
camille Marine. today made q formal
Y application to the war department for
guns to arm passenger steamers OF the
! American line.
The request states that the company
1 had been unable to find guns else
Y where.
It is indicated that the naval depart
plerit. while opposed for military fea-
I SONS to any prsject Of conveying Amer.
lean Merchantmen thru the prohlDiteo
zones, favor furnishing such ships with
i guns.
The navy department has . consid-
cradle nu1aber Of old 3-inch to 6-inch
rifles for merchant ships, but not
enough to equip all ships It would re-
1quire n time Of war, VS. !.
The question OF supplying trained
gun crews for merchantmen is more
Eiinicult ncm q departmental point Qf
R Eissss Thers iss sso6jscti ION 81 withdrAw
.ag men from thesa i've navy ~ TIM
inneS ana there Is Is iss ;s;isso question: y 20
what effect such move would have on
be status OF the ship. a
& Way Will es Found. q
within q few days the government
II in hnd . way whereby American YES
10 now held In port for fear OF Ger
In submarines may arm themselves
IA resume their sailing. This MIL be
| S.omplished by private means. The
| Yernment will not supply guns nor
liners direct nor will it formally ad-
arming.
10 Reject Pies For Conference.
] ficials today were still inclined to
,.lrd the latest offer Of Germany to
discuss means Of preventing war only
as an effort to cast on the United
States the appearance Of being bellig-
4 erent. The official attitude seems te
he that the United States and the Ger
y man government can have no diplo-
/ matte dealings until Germany gives uT
her unrestricted warfare. Meanwhile
all advances only becloud the issue Of
american rights
It is not certain whether any answer
will be made to the suggestion.
Officials noted with interest that thu
submarine toll yesterday had sunk t.
1 the lowest level since the new cam
pafgn was inaugurated
S.- Senator LaFollette today introduced
resolution to make It lnlawful for any
5 American merchant ship in times O.
4 peacesto depart armed from any port o
I the United States for any port in an.
other country.aIt was debated but pu
On the table subject TO call.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-02-12
ASKS IMPEACHMENT
OF FEDERAL BOARD
Congressman Lindbsrgh Charges Nom.
bsrs Of Reserve Board With 'con-
spiraey With Financial Interests to
Manipulate CREDITS.

Washington, Feb. 12.-Representative
Lfndbergh. OF Minnesota, republican, in
the. house today read articles Of i'm
,peachment Of all Ave members of the
federal reserve board. whom he charged
with conspiring with financial interests
to manipulate credits.
4 The articles were referred to the ju-
;dicial committee, as is the custom.
without debate.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-02-12
coal shortaqe at Detroit

Detroit, Mich, Feb. 12.--The coldest
weather in years and the worst short
age in coal OF the winter resulted in
much suffering in Detroit today.
Twelve degrees below zero was Off
,cially recorded in the heart of the city
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-02-12
Coolest Weather Since 1888.

Cleveland. Feb 1.-THE thermome-
ter registered 10 degrees below zero this
afternoon. 1t was the coldest day since
Feb. 10, 1883. when the temperature
fell to 10 below. With the cold wave
came a shortage Of gas and coal.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-02-12
Extreme Cold at Syracuse.

Saratoga, N. Y. Feb. 12.-It was 40
degrees below zero In many places IN
this vicinity this morning, the coldest
of the winter
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-02-12
PAN FIFTH WAR LOAN.

Total Payments on German Subsorip.
81 tion Reach 47,200. .0oo, 900 Marks.
4 Amsterdam. via London, Feb. IA
telegram received today from Berlin
says~ti1at payment Of the fifth German
war foam has brought the total pay
ments on the Ave war loans to A.
zoo. .ooo, 900 marks. or this sum $685.
000, 900 marks was subscribed thru loan
banks.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-02-12

the waf he expressed the opinion that
he could not sect how the central pow
ers could be victorious. and this ne
never surrendered"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-02-12

Washington, Feb. IL. - Official
reports on the arrival Of Arnbassa-
dor Gerard and his suite at Zurich
reached the state department. today
from American Minister stovatt, at
Berne.
Minister Stovalrs dispatch datel
yesterday. follows:
Ambassador Gerard, with staff and
party, has arrived at Zurich and will
reach Berne at o'clock this evening.
All are well. l met the ambassador at
the frontier and Colonial Bruegger, ad-
jutant general OF the Swiss army,
specially designated by the federal
council, welcomed him on behalf Of the
Swiss government"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-02-12

Zurich. Switzerland. Feb. y II. via
Paris, Feb. 12-Most Of the members
~ Ambassador Gerard,s large marty
.,.oe ~. e.
save q e'en - -.
when the SWISS Dorder was reacned.
Mr.. Gerard met cordially the horde
of rawsnaner men who crowded aronnd
L;s ,,,,., :. z,,,.oh o,.r
mn VI iAA' a44t' . - .1l'I '
ing ior interviews put kept fisAuAs "
the determination not to speak for
publication.
~. .+r.,r \, +ha .ituat,on for the
u,
americans an i' ~ 1osi'n Asa neen ne's -.
ened toward the end BY the Efforts Of
the German authorities to induce Mr..
Gerard to open negotiations for an
amendment to the Prussian- American
treaty Of 1893. AT the same time the
German newspapers were flooded with
reports of seizure Of German ships by
America, and with stories Of diff
culties and indignities encountered ~
Count Won Bernstorff.
Ma . PfssenSr. ].
Ambassador Gerard WAS refused
permission 20 comm unasate y cipnel 8
with Washington and the atit \ l.o critics y :
refused to deny aai stories m. Ger
man newspapers Until they were
proved false BY dispatches from spain.
Ambassador Gerard was, n nls own
words, prisoner HIS teiepnotNne
wires were cut ana ne was unable 2
communicate with American Officials.
The difficulty was increased wnen Tue
military authorities shifted the delay
in bis departure from one g anothert.
No American, least OF al tne am DAs-
sador. could obtain any oennite mio,- M
nation. 1t was pointed OUT 20 on1ciais
in vain that their metnods were only
applicable to actual war ana tnat tne
ambassadors own sell restrain ana .ne -.
politeness Of the German people, Win
the resultant good cnere. oeFe De,ns
oeop un1 1As ,ss. n,has ~ :
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-02-12
COOLEST WAVE OF
WINTER GRIPS EAST
iNsw Workers shivsr When Mercury
Drops TO 3 Degrees Above Zsre-
Coolest Day 10 Cleveland in Thirty
Four Ysars.

New York, Feb. IA drop IN tenn
perature to 3 degrees above zero at Z
a. m. today brought to this city the
coldest weather Of the season.
Rivers and bays about New York are
filed with heavy drifting Ice fields to-
day interfering to some extent with
navigation.
For the first time in five years tho
Hudson is frozen over at the three
mile stretch between Tarrytown and
Nyack. Hundreds of persons have
walked from shore to shore and several
automobiles have safely negotiated the
trip.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-02-12
carranxa eutts In

Washington, Feb. 12.-General Car
ranza has sent . note to the United
States Argentina, Brazil and Chile, as
well az to all other neutral nations.
asking them to join in an agreement to
j sohibit the export from their countries
to the warning European nations. food
stufLs and munitionh Of war;
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-02-12
BIG Ships IN PORT

Liner New York Arrives Safely From
Lixsrpool-othsr Reach New York.
New York, Feb. 12.-The arrival to-
day OF the steamer New York brought
!. the humber Of American trans Atlantic
( ships m this port to, four. She Is the
+ first American ship to leave Liverpool
after Germany's submarine war decree
i went into effect. She passed thru the
q danger gone without sighting war craft
4 ~ any kind.
y 81 The American liner Kroonlaiid
d locked here yesterday and the st.
I louis and the st. Paul. OF the same
line. still are at their piers while their
lsoWners await news from Washington
lregardlng the policy the administration
would recommend for American ship
aSDinS that would risk the dangers OF the
Gerrnan blockade. 81,
Il The Cunardsliner Andania, from Liv-
erpool without passengers, will carry
~ Il /. 900 sacks of mail, which have been
1 delayed here aboard the st. Louis.
The fourth American ship to sail
& from this port for European destinet ion
got away last night. She Is the 325-
[ foot freighter Owego, Of the Federal
Forwarding Company, bound for Genoa
4 Her matter and many Of her crew are
Americans. {. " - - -
Raider Injuries Rssorts.
The German sea raiding activities in
@thx south Atlantic have terminated
IL bruptly the winner resort season Ia
n fhe u Bahama Islands. Hotels have
closed beMuss the British authorities
4 ord dered the lights out at night and
shundreds OF tourists have hed the Is
~ landG II ss:s.e = s:z. 81.
ship Sunk II Neutral Port.
i German submarine entered the
HI sS S1,eutfnf Spanish hapbor Las Palmas,
sAysary Islands on Deci s and sank
sazs4he Efeek steamship Spyfos, according
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-02-12
AMERICA HONORS
ABRAHAM LINCOLN
Anniversary of Birth ef Emansipator
Observed 5Thruout ths country-For-
msr Speaker Cannon g Addrsss Pa
triotic Meeting at Washington.

4 - fs Il H. ~. " -
washington, Feb 1.-THE national
capital today Joined in the celebration
with the nation Of ths birthday anni-
yersary Of Abraham Lncoln.
In the house the progrAm included
the reading OF the Gett ysburg address
by Representative Russell and adj
dresses on Lincoin's achievements by
REPRESENTATIVE Chiperfield and Rill
A feature Of the celebration was that
arranged for tonight BY various patri-
otic societies At which former Speaker
Cannon is to voice some Of his REM
siriscences OF Lincoln" He Is said to
be the only man now in congress- who
had an intimate acuuaintance with
Lincoln. gsa +. ,
Meclurs Speaks q Cumberland Gap.
Cumberland Gap. Tenn, Feb. las
IS. Mcclure, the New York publisher,
at Lincoln Memorial University today.
declared that the outcome 1.-THE Euro-
pean war depended on the outcome 81
the new spbmarlre campaign Of Ger-
many or the course Of RussiS.
III the u-boat was = success, Ger
many would win the wan he said, "but
Germany Is beginning to- doubt the
practicab bility OF the undersea craft
Another possibility Ii that Russia will
make separate peace If the subma-
rff1e Is q failure and Ruhsia adhears tt
the entente 3ermAS nv u lost. ~ = !
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-02-12
.. S. SAILORS
NOT RELEASED
A. '---'-'
Germany Rescinds Order to
Free Crew Of Ship
Yarrowdale.
RETALIATORY STEP
TAKEN BY l --4.N

Germany informed Crews Of internsd
Tsuton ships Are Held in America -
Asks Switzerland to Make Inquiry
Regarding Status Of German ssan,en
Promises Held Out That American
Citizens in Empire Are Free to Go.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-02-12
M.s.aehusstt ,oNsrs Aid.

Ma0oAchusetto9 9Onoro Nld.
Washington, Feb. 2.Governor Nc
Call. Of Massachusetts, called on the
president today and said his state
would DO anything necessary 70 aid the
lgovsrnmsnt. si
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-02-12

Markets and General:
Cattle Trade Steady.
Hogs Make Slight Gain.
Holiday on Grain Board.
{ Berlin Expects War With U. 5.
The Twin City star., 1917-11-10
University Function.

What is the matter with our univeB-
stiles Is that all the students are
schoolboys, whereas it is Of the very
essence Of university education that
they should be men, writes George
Bernard Shaw. The function of a uni
versity is not to teach things that can
now be taught as well or better by
university extension lecturers or by
private tutors or modern correspond
ence classes with gramophones. We
60 to them to be socialized; to acquire
the hall mark Of communal training /;
to become citizens Of the world in
stead Of inmates of the enlarged rab-
bit hutches we call homes; to learn
manners and become interchangeable
ladies and gentlemen. The social pres
sure which effects these changes
should be that Of persons who have
faced the full responsibilities Of adults
as working members Of the general
community, not that Of barbarous rab-
bic Of half emancipated schoolboys and
unemancipatable pedants.
The Twin City star., 1917-11-10
Growing q Character.

Character Is what you are. Repu-
tation is what folks think you are.
Sometimes they are so well balanced
that you can't tell one from the 9TH
er, says Grit. But more often the one
is libel on the other. Folks exalt
virtues that do not exist and condemn
follies that are purely subjective and
personal. Much depends on who re-
ports you. Friends are always chari-
table and interpret our lives to best ad-
vantage. Enemies can see no good in
us and report as they. see. So repu-
tation may flatter or condemn. Not
so with character. This is something
beyond external observation. It is the
life itself as lived amidst its motives
and obstacles. Few people can know
its real value, for even you do not al
ways know just what you are capable
Of being until the emergency demands
display your worth. What you are In
the face Of severe testing Is character.