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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-05-24
THE COAL PROPOSITION.

lCedar Rapids GaZette.I
There would appear to be no neces-
sity for debating the propriety Of lay
ing the heavy hand of government ON
the coal and coke industry OF the coun-
try. 1t is not important to learn the
number OF times that law has been vio-
lated and propriety outraged by the
coal combine, including miners, rail-
road managers and primary wholesale
dealers. Neither is it necessary to
learn the names OF those@'who have
suffered nor the monetary considera-
violations.
Where so much is known nothing
needs proof. The case Is not now in
the form OF a law suit. 1t has as
sumed the aspects OF press!ngly neces-
sary defense Of the people and all their
chief industries against a public
enemy. The coal combine is an aggre-
cation of greed, money. brains and
criminal instincts. brought together
and held under control by the chief
plotters. for the purpose OF plundering
all those found in situation of help
lessness. The coal combine, In it's per-
sonneb corresponds closely with the
vandals who follow in the wake Of
storm. fire and disasters in general, to
plumber ruins and to commit robbery
from the persons of the dead. They
have not the physical courage to at
tempt robbery in the case OF those who
have one opportunity In one thousand
for self defense. This comment Is val
liable only as declaration that sym
pathy for the offenders Is not deserved
no matter what may be the extent OF
their punishment short OF personal
torture.
The combine pleads lack of cars
when ii is well known that in times
past there has been refusal to route
coal for Iowa and other western points
by the shortest and most direct routes.
1t pleads lack Of equipment with many
cars standing idle at terminals and at
wayside points. It pleads partial ex-
haustion OF supply while holding in.
calculable, coal measures from TIL
market by imperative leases and by
denying to independent miners and
consumers the right to ship. conse-
quently depriving them Of the right to
mine.
Coal in the vein Is worth no more
! than ten years ego. 7. we: ssc.Sh:. sss.
leased in great part prior to date ten
years past The land involved in oper-
ating the mines II worth no more on
the average than twenty-five years ago
The mine railroads always were and
are still the poorest that can be con-
structed to carry cars. The labor is
the cheapest that can be hired and It's
housing Is the meanest that Is allowed
under the carelessly and loosely drawn
statutes OF coal states dealing with
humane treatment for animals and
lower orders OF life in general
These who profit most are rarely
residents OF the districts IN which their
mines are located. They regard the
entire matter as one dealing with the
expioitat.on Of men and natural re-
sources. The downright seizure OF the
proceeds OF brgandry could hardly be
termed conf1scation.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-05-24
WILL the ANSWER SUFFEE7

Times epuD4lcdn. In your L.tue o.
| May %. you give a long letter from
| Catholic chaplain pra!sing the work o.
the Y. NJ c. A. Why not giTe us the
name Of the chaplain? Again you go
into ecstasiee edit0riaily over the
breadth Of the same organization
stating that Il knows no denominations
r Creeds Is il not a fact, Mr. Edi-
or that no Catholic may hold office
IN tha Y. VI. G. A? An answer to
hese two questions will be appreciated
/ by : Subscriber.
Eldora. May u. 1917.
The International Committee o. he
7. III c. A. furnished the matter re-
! te-red 70 and without doubt ~iu give
/ the name @. TIE clergyman referred
I 70 OF applica lion There Il 10 DOUBT
+ that the clergyman spoke what ne saw
/ and knew Tor Ire testimony u the o.
scere, taa en.izte6 uen, me neBg cor-
Trpcnie.ts and observers generally
ico-o5tEate and support ell taat &c %
reported 70 haTa said OF the activities
/ II .ae I. II. e. A ARM eents-s and
their genera! efficiency and helpful
ness.
i i Il tue that the rules IT the Y. ".
I &. 4. c0n.ne memberships On its direc-
/ ;ors:es 20 members III Evangelical
! churches anc that members o, the
/ Catholic church can not hold thnee pc
| s3tions. AID thac Z NUN her II churches
are barred from Sirsctorate mem ber-
sh!ps by this rule. Beyond thai no
| bars are Up.
ThE Subscriber" whose name s
unsigned 70 ais communication. and
/ VINO considers fair statement 0.
| proved facts regard!nz the army work
u the 7. II. e. A. going into ecsta-
| xies' and up3ust IN q denosa!nationai
sense has read tie T!snes- Republican
10 small purpose u ne has not discog-
cred that this Newspaper strives 10
give real merit and honest service it's
due without thought Of denominations
and creeds. IN this great war which
Is upon US with lie demand FIR sacri-
fee II is not the htghes: type VI citi-
zen or Of organization that counts
Greco or party s0oTe common serTics.
The evidence ~ that the Y. N. g, An
asny work r. essentially helpful. ply
Is!calIy and morally among the men
and that I'll men OF nj tTss;1;s as csess-
aitions are equally considered, that 5,
ig doing welfare work which. iike
charity, ~ beyond and aboys The
Ipoismic differences of churches Il haz
The organization 10 90 Il, The conf.
dence Of the country that It vii. DO s.
; has earned its place nY ssryies and
the T.-R., which has no Denomination
and doesn't care snap as 20 denorn.
inatioGaaiTni, approves It's WORK az !,
would approve any organization wfeth.
er 1t were Catholic, Methodist Seien.
list or Mohammedan, no long an IL doe.
, the work One OF the early recolIec.
. tfons OF this editor ~ the story f1i,
by his soldier father Of the hsroasn
land fidelity or Catholic cFapiains VIZ
'shriyed men under fire sEd of (;
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-05-24
SCHOOL con mencsmsn7s AND THE WAR

| Approaching commencement eNer-
| clses in American high schools will he
memorable for their emphasis upon
Americas place in the world war. If
the suggestion of the United States
bureau of educat ton, depa rtment of the
interior is adopted. In letter to the
$4,000 high schools thruoui the United
States, approving the recommendation
Of the committee OF public information
and the national board for historical
service. Commissioner ClaXion, de-
clares:
The approaching commencement
exercises Of the high schools find the
American people entering on great
worl war. Before another commence
ment the nation VIII be tried by stan
dards more searching and tests more
severe than any TO which this great
democratic experiment has ever been
subjected. No proper occasion should
be neglected 10 give our people IN
every community, however isolated or
apathet.c. firm grasp Of the reasons
that have moved this nation to see
that the issues Of this struggle are
vital to our own safety. and TO the
preservation Of democracy against the
ir!umphs OF autocracy. We are now
engaged in our first great tasks OF
military preparation and the pressing
task OF preparing 20 feed and finance
our own people and government ano
the peoples and governments now in
the heat Of a struggle that has become
ours. Every one who clearly coInpre-
bends Is thus fortified IN spirit 10 -
his or her part in times that viii try
mems souls.
Can the commencement exercises IN
every nigh school be better directed
Inan towards an elevated and enlight-
sning discussion Of the faith in popu-
lar government now on trial Tor It's
life. a discussion which makes clear
Inc passIonIess purposes defined by the
president in his war addresses TO con-
gress? The nation must be held stead
L.y 10 those high purposes despite the
passions aroused by war. Abe A-nert-
can people must be made 10 see clear
" that the world which is made over
by this war rs one IN which we must
lane our pace ~ SC-cpF- 6Nr 4144
who share cur ideals OF democracy and
a world freed from the dangers Of wars
dictated by dynast!c ambition or ma
iional policies based on a philosophy
Of war If world rent by war and its
heritage Of hatred is to BE- pointed
towards the paths OF permanent peace,
The American people must be ready 20
touch hands wiki all peoples who see,
in a sane and safe world, goal worth
some sacrifice OF national self-,nterest-
The commissioners letter closes with
the suggestion that the CONNIE nce.nen-
speakers consider the possibility OF dis
cuseing vigorously ard clearly the is
sues at stake from the American point
II view II no special speaker is 20 be
engaged, {: Is urged mat the essential
passages from President. Wilson's ad-
dress on the war be read.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-05-24
4 Trs.4 For ? sshsr.

Someone sent me up . box OF cigars
from the t6hsss<s,ea stare down street.
Arthur, my office boy, brought them
sn and stood near my desk while ! UNI
wrapped the package. As I opened the
noxN said 20 him Jokingiy---as ne VAST
young 10 smoke--'WiII you have a CIGAR
Arthur" ana Arthur replied: y don't
smohe, but my father does" 10 I said
..Ali rsEht, take 0ne fer your father.
He picked ont a cigar ana put y
awas ia his inside coat pocket ~ he
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-05-24
Masonic Meetings
~ Visitors always welcome.
MARSHALL LODGE, No. 1903 A. ?. &

MARSHALL LODGE, No. 1903 A. r. &
A. M.--Special communication. WORN
in second degree Friday. May Is. .: 81
D. m. John W Wells, secretary w
II. Steiner. w ".
s,eNET CHAPTER, No. IS, r. A. NJ.
special convocation Thursday evening
May "a. at :: 80 O'Clock. Royal AHch
degree on q GrinneN team. Carl
Saafrner. II. P; John " Wells, sec
rotary
STATED ASSEMBLY, King Solo
mon Council No. 90, R. & s. NJ, Thurs
day. May q. p. m. Regular business
l. T. Forbes. Recorder; George Greg
DRY. l. VI.
STATED coNcLAVE. ST. AldemaT
Commanders. No. 80. K. T. Tuesday
June 1e. AT p. m. Regular business.
/ r. Forbes. recorder; H. c. Mueller
commander.
CENTRAL CHAPTER NO. ST. Q. E.
S.-special meeting for Initiation CO.
ncsday. May 20, at p. m MIS-
George Downing, secretary: Mrs ). 4
Frederick. ". II.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-05-24
starting Of the pay.

Some astronomers. beginning with
Ptolemy, regarded the day ~ begin
ming with the suns elimination. or
noon, and reckoned their ~ hours
straight through without dividing the
time into two 12's, while some nstions.
such as the ancient Chaideans and the
more modern Greeks, have chosen sum
rise n the hour OF the commencement
OF day. In Italy, for many Year, and
In Bohemia the day was supposed to
commence 1t sunset. while In ancient
,Rcune the ~ houfs were divided not
Into day and night. but into Sunrise"
midday" and "sunset."
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-05-24

started away l said to him. more out
OF curiosity than anything else:
What does your father do. Arthur
Arthur remained silent and blushed
deeply. 1t made me more curious thar,
ever.
Come, speak up" l urged.
He k-k-keeps cigar store" STAN
mered Arthur as he bolted off.--Puck.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-05-24
CANNED BEANS AND BOTTLED GOODS"

r. Z. LItS mead or one OF the great
es. grocery and packing companies
and o. other big wholesale organAa
there will be no more canned beans OF
the pork and bean order. He quotes
from a letter issued by General Man
ager Cushman. which states that "af
ter the bean packers have used up
their presen. stock Of cans there viii
be no such animal as canned beans.
and advises branch managers to keep
All eye on dry beans for there will be
10: Of them bought from now on.
The government IS no. going to per-
NIT the packers TO use tin cans for
beans. Nr CUshman says Il Ia no. a
question Of getting che cans alone, but
0: making the ulen noS Used IN bean
canneries turn their attention 20 some
thing thai Ii essentially a pa-z Of their
work and let -hs women a. home soak
che dry beans and bake pork and beans
tor consumption.
-Tlr1--a-iag TIE r,oin. he TENS Of an
American IN England who complained
that ne could not get green turtle soup
z. q leading aote. and who was told
MIN that green turtle soup Is luxury.
and that the men who catch turtles
and prepare them are needed on tght
ing ships, or IL 100 old, at least can
% their share IF the work OF producing
something 20 keep the individual IN
the army and nary strong and vigcr-
OLE" And Mr.. Cusanan quotes an IN
fueatisl man" az Washington as say
ing. Tell ths men VINO pack beans 70
besns instead Of ga6ding about in the
afternoon as SO many OF them do now"
Anyhow. here Will De no more
canned beans IN tins handy 20 the can
opener after me present stock Is gone.
Soak your own osans.
The attitude u the government re-
ga-ding the men engaged in the bean
caElnr.es " sufficiently logical TO appeal
70 most ot US; but IL creates a peculiar
Il the bean canners may properly be
forced 70 find other and more neces-
gary employment, what III the brewery
euployes2 And IL green turtle soup IL
a luxury and the men vino produce It
sent 70 the navy Or to producing some-
tang 70 keep men vigorous what OF
the luxury that does more 10 degenerate
men than any other7 II the investment
n canneries ~ 70 be unconsidered,
why ouch deep confederation for dis
tilleries and brewerIes2 why not class
harley and corn and sugar and rye IN
the dlsttiIeries and breweries with
beans and soup? Anyway, which
| would bring the most yIsor, beans.
bread. coup, or beer? Which would
yon prefer for your soldier2
/ The packers submit without a squeal.
Their product In vigor-making, man
1 iiyuu....ss.ss cne--hi, il can wait Tses:'
| simply sent out word 10 quit canning
Them; but the brewers rave and the
| disslIeries shout and their Hobbies stink
fronc cae official 70 another
| OF course we can soak our own
neang. The women can stay at home
| In the afternoon and DO that. But why
insist that the tank shall have right
Of way 10 soak himself IN beer? Why
not se, both sets Of soakz aside until
the war is over?
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-05-24

that with the beginning Of war all
profits In SUMMARIZING would be auto
maticahy cut OF, one Of the prime
causes Of the present upheaval In
Europe would have been eliminated.
But Mr.. Pinchot presented his case
to unheeding ears. This war will be
fought by the same men and paid for
by the same men who have fought all
vans and paid for all wars.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-05-24
SPEAKING FOR THE CREATOR.

tJeNar E.ap!us H'VUHI7'fH-I
Mr.. Havner is at pains to find ex-
c,1ses to crafty the rich fellows, to
conserve them in their privileges, while
in the other he sweeps all considera-
tions aside and emphasizes simply his
dic.atorial bigotry. In the eyes Of God
Almighty he is discriminating between
the fortunate and the less fortunate and
no man with the love Of God and the
love OF his own liberties In his heart
will submit to such discrimination
meekly.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-05-24
INTERPRETING THE LAW.
CEY n,r3yc Messenger.


News dispatches state that Attorney
General Havner will send out to coun-
ty attorneys within few days an of
fetal interpretion" of Iowa's blue
laws. 1t is presumed that Mr. Havner
will say Just what can and what can
not be done to keep within the code.
While il may seem unfortunate to
some who believe Mr.. Havner may put
as liberal an Interpretation on the blue
laws as possible. the fact remains that
Mr.. Havner's Interpretation is purely
Mr.. Havner's Interpretation and moth
ing more. II Is quite outside the func-
ton of the attorrtey general TO either
make laws or interpret them. His duty
is solely to enforce them. With the
courts alone rests the duty of inter-
preting the law. And the courts alone
shall determine what can and cannot
be done on Sunday under the blue
laws
So while the official interpreta-
ton" coming from Des Moines will have
weight in that ii is an expression OF
opinion of one reputed to be an excel
lent lawyer ii is by no means final.
We must look to the courts TO find
what is permitted and prohibited under
the blue laws
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-05-24
Hello, Central:

Billy, two and half, had fear
VI doctors. He had a cold and the
family physician was called After
the medical man had gone his parents
gasked Billy II he still feared the doc
tor. No." said the tot, me just tele-
lthnned to my ..ummick.'" he referred
70 the stethoscope.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-05-24

rs the United States or is Iowa go
ing TO do anything TO stop food specu-
lation and punish the SPECTATORS %
asks the Cedar Rapids Gazette.
"Whenr
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-05-24
Iona Newspapers
SUFFERING AT BURLINGTON.
nk1Ca

With all the vacant lots under Guilt
cation something will have to be done
for the relief OF the town goat.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-05-24

IF the new tax law gets grip on
Mr.. Bryan's chautauqua receipts ne
will more than ever be opposed 10 war,
suggests the Burlington Hawkeye
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-05-24
IOWA OPINION AND NOTES.

Governor Hardings veto OF the law
restoring the circle TO the ballot has
won him a chorus OF approval from
the democratic press remarks the
Boone News Republican.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-05-24

The Burlington Gazette says: Tn
sprig a young mans fancy lightly turns
to thoughts OF whether hell be in the
trenches next winter"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-05-24

IAN the wheat in England belongs TO
the government. All the wheat in
America Is the plaything OF the Chi
cago wheat pit" says the Dubuque
Times-Journal,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-05-24
PARKING CARS AT DAVENPORT.
IDaYenpnrt Times

davenport Tlmes.l
The parking ordinance was aimed
primarily at those residents Of Daven-
port who brought their cars down
town in the morning and parked them
Tor hours In the streets where traf-
dc is heavy and thus added to con.
gestion and made It difficult for per-
sons coming down town to trade or
to the city from the country to get
near enough to the stores for passen-
gers to alight.
1t was not intended that arrests
would be made the minute someone
was discovered parking his car in the
wrong place or leaving II too long.
First his attention was to be called
to the rule and copy of the ordi-
nance given him. The next time he
was to be warned. and only for the
third offense was ne TO DE arrested.
A stranger coming to Davenport Is
not presumed TO know anything about
the parking rules for automobiles un-
II: he II notified. II he Is arrested for
the first offense and sent TO the sta
tion where he is fined and has to pay
costs, does anyone think that man will
feel generous toward Davenport? VIII
he come here to trade at the next OPP
1t is up TO Mayor Berwald and the
police department to forget the idea
OF trying to make record number
Of arrests. The problem can be ham
died in the spirit OF the recommends
tions of the traffic commission and
this must be done In order not to drive
trade away from the city.
The average man is not inclined TO
violate parking rules IL his attention
Ii called TO them in the right way.
The persistent Violations will be few
and those few may have to be fined.
But II - mighty poor evidence Of the
glad hand from Davenport for the po-
lice to make life a burden for the
strangers who come here and who can
tlot De expected 10 know what the
rules governing parking Of cars now
are.
1t Is up to the policemen TO explain.
but not to arrest. The congestion of
the streets can be relieved without so
much effort to produce congestion ct
the police station.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-05-24

Speaking that veto even the Keosau.
qua Republican says: Governor Hard
Ing has made a mistake"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-05-24

ING mas ttd1c d iIisldhC.
~ the coming registration works as
we'll as one seems justified in expect
ing. It might be worth considering
whether some of the successful meth
DDS might not also be applied advan-
tageously to the other kind OF regis
.ration when the time rolls around
again" suggests the Sioux City Jour
nal
Gradually" says the Primghar Bell,
greedy mamnon has encroached upon
the sanctity Of the holy Sabbath day
until the day is in fair way Of being
entirely ignored, and when an effort Is
made 20 get back to the old safe paths
Of righteousness mammon actually
thinks that it is being robbed Of its
Goo given rights"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-16
Ihe UhOIe tOlUn is tdlking Of OUT April sale Of Chinaluares, GIdsslUares and Housewares
 which is now in progress

We began this sale with more than a hundred groups of specially priced household accessories, grouped under the head of "Chinaware, Glassware, ;" "Housewa1h.'' As the sale continues the original groups will be permitted to remain and to them dozens of other spe cials will be added daily to take the place / of the exhausted lots Thus we add new interest, new economies to this remark able April occasion each day of it's exist nncn
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-16
Don't miss the plant sale
 -A
z. s. 4. ties 55c
 For men

An attractive way to show your patriotism.o
 These fine silk ties have a small silk flag embroidered in beautiful red, white and blue coloring, so it will ap- pear, when tied, just at the point one usually looks for a stickpin. The flag isn't too large to be worn by the tastiest of dressers. Just about the size of a quarter. A feature in the Store for Men.
 (Main FIoor)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-16
$3 Yo San silks
 S1.89 yard

Are you a judge of bargains? Even should you possess but mild interest of values, single glance at this price, 1.99 yard, of Yo San silks will open your eyes in amaze nent A special lot-solid colors and stripes-an ideal silk fabric, proclaimed by fashion authorities as fabric that we have been long and ainly looking for.
 (Silks, 2d FIoor)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-16
EYes that are
 strained

Can secure the desired relief if you will use good judgment and come to our finely equipped Optical Depart ment. which is in charge of an op- tometrist whose ability and emin- ence is second to none. If glasses can help you they will cost 200 or more.
 Balcony, Main FIoor)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-16
S1. Shantung
 yard CSC

A marvellous silk bargain. So low price for this excellent Shantung pongee has never been mentioned i'll this or any other silk store in Birmingham before. B inches wide-natural tan color.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-16
$1.75 and $1.38 crepe de chine
 ,S1.1O

Again we have enough of these lovely crepes to advertise. And again the news will stir enthusiasm. Double widths in remarkable qual- ity. offering a complete range of coIors. Plenty of navy, white, pink and flesh. Our word for it, one. of ! the very best values We eyer offered to the women of Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-16
Sports hat bands
 for IUOn1en 59c

So EtZ to make fashionable sports hat out of last years hat with one of these new sports bands. Tennis, hunting, golf and country club scenes beautifully printed in colors on gros grain ribbon. @ The ribbons are in navy, gray, purple, green, red and others.
 Red, white and blue ribbon in the Ribbon Store, one-half to one and a quarter inches wide, 12c to BOG.
 (Main Floor)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-16
Use tue folIOUirg list ds yOur shopping guide
 lUhen you attend this sale today

-Washboards selling regu-
 larly at 35c 29c 2-Up to $50 serving trays,
 special 98c 3-2.5O and 300 casseroles,
 special 200 4-3.OO dozen Jap cups and saul
 cers, per dozen 1.75 5-Up to 1.5O meat dishes, 12 to
 16-inch size 39c 6-Up to 1.50 relish dishes of
 fine white china 39c 7-Individual buffers, origin
 ally 1Oc, two for 5c 8-1h pint white china jugs,
 special 1Oc 9LPlain white china jugs, one and one1half at. sizes 19c lO-Neatly decorated salad
 bowls, imported 69c 11-Pitchers, blue decorations,
 special 17c 12-lOc wooden towel rollers,
 special 5c l3-25c kitchen sets, three
 pieces 12hc 14-Up to l.25 lawn sprink-
 lers 75c