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The Butte daily post. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1913-1961, 1917-03-15
bELLlON Was SUPPORTED
THE ARMY; GRAND DUKE
(CHOLAS MAY Be REGENT
DO Troops at Petrograd Went Over in a
~ to the Revolutionists When Duma
Refused to Recognize the Czar's Ukase

ktrograd (via London), March 15.-After
days of battle between troops supporting it
hose opposed to it, a revolution was success
effected in Petrograd. The casualties did
xceed 500. 1t is reported that Protopopoff,
tter of the interior, has been killed. EN-
j Nicholas has been warned that the fate Of
ynasty depends on acquiescence. The royal
fe was besieged by revolutionary troops
emperor is at the front.
hdon, March ia successful revolution has taken
/ in Russia. The reactiOnary party has been over
The question Of the dynasty has been left unset
hus far 1t is reported there is possibility of the
htion of Emperor Nicholas, who would be succeeded
crown prince, with Grand Duke Nicholas acting as
9. Reports from Petrograd state that the duma,
ID by the army, has succeeded in overthrowing the
tnment completely. The revolution centered in Pc
Tad and Moscow. Prominent reactionaries, includ-
|Ormer Premier Sturmer and M. PrOtopOpoff minis
# the interior, have been imprisoned. The govern
is in the hands of committee of safety. The garri
lat PetrOgrad and Moscow went over in body to the
|utionaries. After receiving word of the revolution
error Nicholas returned to the palace where he ar
yesterday.
The Butte daily post. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1913-1961, 1917-03-15
GE ERARD SEES NO
HOPE FOR CHANGE
IN U-bOAT PLANS
Former Ambassador Believes
Campaign Will Go on
UnaItered.

Washington. March 15.-Information
which former Ambassador Gerard has
laid before the state department re-
flutes various statements that Ger
many might be contemplating altering
her campaign of ruthlessness to avoid
war with the United States.
From evidence Mr.. Gerard has
brought and that gathered from other
sources, President Wilson and state
department officials expect Germany
is fully determined to continue sub
marine warfare in violation of inter-
national law in face of the fact that
such a policy probably will lead to war
with the United States.
President Wilson will continue with
his plan for putting the United States
In a state of armed neutrality, and
this state will continue until Germany
forces an armed clash with an Ameri-
can merchantman or until Germany
aba dons ruthless submarine warfare.
Mr.. Gerard called at the state de-
partment today and amplified his re-
port Of yesterday. The former am
bassador will probably remain here
until late tonight or early morning
and may see President Wilson before
his departure for New York to attend
a public reception.
The Butte daily post. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1913-1961, 1917-03-15
SOME NEUTRALS
MAY OBJECT To
THE AIMING Of
VESSELS OF j. s.
Holland Government Has Re-
fused to Permit Them
In Port.
POSITION OF DENMARK
NOT YET MADE PLAIN
Norway and Sweden Have Al
lowed Armed Commercial
Ships in Port.

Copenhagen, March Is (via
London) The right of American
armed merchantmen to enter neu-
tral ports of Europe is the SUBJ
ject of negotiations being carried
on by diplomatic representatives
Of the United States. DR.. Maurice
Egan, American ambassador to
Denmark, like his colleagues at
other courts, took up the subject
number of days ago but as yet
has received no reply from the
Danish government.
II Is understood that among the
European neatrels. Sweden and Nor
way have no objection to use of their
ports by armed merchantmen. Hol-
land. which has barred belligeren.
armed merchantmen from its harbors.
Is expected to extend the same rule to
armed American vessels
The Butte daily post. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1913-1961, 1917-03-15
ALLY SHIPS COMING
UNDER j. 5. REGISTRY
Senator Stone Asks Report as
to Ships Transferred in
Last IS Months.

Washington, March ia resolution
by Senator Stone. adopted by the SEN
ate today. calling for a report on all
foreign ships coming under the Ameri-
can flag during the last Is month";
was generally accepted as intended to
develop what ally ships had changed
registry since the German campaign
of ruthlessness began on Feb. 1.
About the same time IT was an
nounced that a strict censorship had
been established by the commerce de-
partment concerning all marine affairs.
Hereafter information regarding ship
building and registry transfers will be
withheld.
The treasury department some time
ago ordered port authorities to discon-
tinue the practice of announcing the
clearings and sailings.
The Butte daily post. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1913-1961, 1917-03-15
CONTRACTS LET
FOR BIG FLEET
OF NAVAL SHIPS
Pacific Coast Concern Partic-
ipateS in Large Govern
ment Awards.

Washington, March l5.-The navy
department awarded contracts today
for new ships totalling approximately
sl36,000.000. Five battle cruisers at
sl9.000.O00 each and six scout cruisers
at approximately $4,000, 900 each, are
to be built by the following firms:
Seattle construction and Drydock
company, two scouts.
Union Iron Works, San Francisco,
two scouts.
William Cramp & Sons Philadel-
phia, two scouts.
Fore River Shipbuilding company.
Quincy, Mass. one battle cruiser.
New York Shipbuilding company,
Camden. n. j.. one battle cruiser.
Newport News Shipbuilding COM
pany, two battle cruisers.
3 The fifth battle cruiser will be built
at a navy yard not yet designated. but
probably the Philadelphia yard.
The Butte daily post. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1913-1961, 1917-03-15
WANTS COMMISSION TO
APPEASE COMPLAINANTS

before the commission to hear COM
plants against the Stub" line on Mon
tana street The complainants, in
residents of the southwest sec
tion and West Park street business
men. have asked for a direct line and
a 1b-minute service on Montana street.
The hearing was held In the city coun-
ell chambers and was concluded late
this afternoon. after the commissioners
rode on the stub" line in question.
The Depreciation.
In discussing the operating difficu,-
ties of the Butte Electric Railway COM
pany. Mr.. Wharton said he aimed to
serve the greatest number OF patrons
and at the same time with the least
CONTINUED on Prge Seven.l
The Butte daily post. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1913-1961, 1917-03-15
JAP WARsH|P TO BRING
CUTHR|E's. BODY HOME

Washington. March 15.-Japan's Of
fer OF a warship to bring home the
body Of the late Ambassador Guthrie
was formally accepted to-day. The
ing and length Of stay will be sus-
pended
Omciafs today expressed qualification
at the signal honor accorded to the late
ambassador by both the Japanese gov
eminent and peop'
The Butte daily post. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1913-1961, 1917-03-15
VOLUTIONARIES IN
CONTROL LATPETROGRAD

turning swiftly, is completely in the
hands Of the executive committee Of
the duma and OF the troops which gar
risoned Petrograd. and numbered more
than 10000, which troops support the
revolution. Deputy Engelhard. colo
mel on the great general staff. has
been appointed commander Of Petro-
grad by the committee.
Yesterday evening the committee
issued proclamations to the population.
to the troops. railroads and banks,
asking them to resume their usual ac-
tivities. Deputy Gronski was chosen
by the duma committee for provisional
management of the Petrograd Tele-
graphic agency tThis probably refers
to the semi official Russian news
agency)"
The Butte daily post. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1913-1961, 1917-03-15
800 QUARTS OF WA!skEY
SEIZED FROM STEAMER
Contraband at Tacoma Was
Labeled "Skid Crease"
Arrests Expected.

Tacoma, March 15.-More than 800
ouart bottles of whiskey. packed in
five barrels labeled Skid Grease.
were seized yesterday soon after 1t had
been unloaded from the steamer Gov
ernor.
lanes Wood. internal revenue Off
Ger. SAYS the shipment would have
passed a thousand officers. 80 cleverly
was II packed.
The waybills showed the shipment
was sent by the Ensign OH Com
many. but this is reported to be a fic-
titious concern.
The name Of the real sender Is In
the hands of officials. but will not be
revealed. His arrest is expected at
San Francisco.
The Butte daily post. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1913-1961, 1917-03-15
800 HOTEL GUESTS
FLEE IN THE NIGHT
Los Angeles HosteIry is Swept
by FIames-0ne Man
is Hurt.

Los Angeles. March 15.--Fire swept
the annex of the new hotel Rosslyn.
Fifth and Main streets. here early to-
day causing damage estimated from
81. 900 to s125.Oo0. Some 900 guests OF
the hotel were driven to the street,
scantiiy clad. but-no one was injured.
An explosion was said by the police
to have occurred in the basement. One
man who leaped from third floor
window Is said to be seriously injured.
The Butte daily post. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1913-1961, 1917-03-15
TON Of BLACK POWDER
Goes OFF; KILLS ONE Man

Wilmington, Del, March 1.-two
thousand pounds of black commercial
powder blew up today in the Hagley
yards of the DUPONT Powder company
and killed one workman. The city and
surrounding territory for miles were
tremendously shaken. The cause of
the blast Is not known.
The Butte daily post. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1913-1961, 1917-03-15
Manager ]. R. Wharton of the
Butte Street Railway Com
pany Most Important Wit
ness in Hearing Today Over
Montana Street Service.

Hoping that the state railroad COM
mission would tell him what he could
and what he could not do and thus ap-
pease the complainants who would re-
wise the entire routing of the Butte
street railway system, J. r. Wharton.
manager. put in busy two hours on
the witness stand this morning. Mr..
Wharton was the most important wit
ness on the second day Of the hearing
The Butte daily post. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1913-1961, 1917-03-15
ELEVEN NAVAL MEN ARE
COMMENDED by DANIELS

Washington. March 15.-Lieut. II. s.
Haislip. three petty officers and seven
seamen, formerly attached to the
wrecked cruiser Milwaukee. have been
commended by Secretary Daniels for
meritorious action in attempting to
save the cruiser from destruction after
she grounded in Humboldt bay on the
California coast.
The Butte daily post. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1913-1961, 1917-03-15

in, March is wireless to Say
There has been . successful
tion in Russia, according to the
pas News agency, the official
IN news bureau. The following
lent was given out today by the
agency. "The following report
psued In Petrograd on March n
the successful Russian revolu-
The population Of Petrograd, in
by the complete disorganization
nsport service and of alimenta-
ad been irritated for q long time
the government and had be-
restless. The population held the
nment responsible for oil its suf-
he government. expecting trouble.
measures on a large scale In or
maintain order and, among other
ordered dissolution of the coun-
the empire and the duma.
Provisional Government.
ne duma. however, on March IL.
not to accept the imperial
but to continue its meetings.
uma Immediately instituted an
tive committee. presided over by
ozianko. president Of the duma-
committee declared itself to be
visional government and issued
blowing appeal:
onsidering the difficulties in re-
The Butte daily post. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1913-1961, 1917-03-15
In Conciliatory Mood.

An impression was gained, however,
that both sides were In a conciliatory
mood and were willing to thresh their
controversy out II there seemed pos
-sible chance of reaching an amicable
agreement. 1t was believed by some
that the managers during their con-
ference would formulate counter
proposition. In which case there was a
possibility that the joint conference
would go over until tomorrow before a
conclusion is reached.
The 100000 railroad brotherhood
men. according to their spokesman. w.
q. Lee. are determined to get tho
eight hour day now because should
Continued on Page Eight)
The Butte daily post. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1913-1961, 1917-03-15
OUTLOOK STILL HOPEFUL
FOR AN ADJUSTMENT OF
RAILROAD Difficulties
Brotherhood Chiefs Present Their Proposition
to Managers Who Consider 1t In
Separate Session

Final Conference Is in Progress Late Today.
Reports Say That Demands of the Men Have
Been Modified-President Wilson Keeps in
Close Touch With the Situation-Rumors Saw
Managers Will Accept the New Proposals
The Butte daily post. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1913-1961, 1917-03-15

Washington March 5.Presiden Wilson continued today
keep touch with the threatened railway strike through depart
ment OF labor and the federal
took no steps while awaiting the result of the conference New York
between representatives the railroads
The mediation nothing at present but is awaiting
the outcome of the New York conference.
Chicago, March 15 said here afternoon by one in
position know that the broerhoods proposition
Tor an hour day with pay for only hours instead of originally
demanded would establish proporionate
on mileage made.
he same authority said that the probably
cept the proposition
York. March 15Stlem
"
to the
immediate
q ike aler
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The managers after listening to the
arguments of the brotherhood ex-
ecutives in favor of their proposition
requested time to consider the situa
tion In separate session and the Joint
conference was adjourned until 4
o'clock this afternoon. when the man
ayers promised to give their answer
Take Recess.
The brotherhood chiefs then left the
conference and returned to their hotel
The managers. after having their
luncheon brought into them, began
consideration of their answer No
counter proposition, 1t was learned
was made by them to that of the
brotherhoods. They simply listened to
the employees spokesmen with little
comment on their part. 1t was said
The Butte daily post. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1913-1961, 1917-03-15
OPEN REVOLT REPORTED
IN MANY LARGE CITIES

Stockholm. Wednesday. March IA
(via Berlin and wireless to Tuckerton.
CONTINUED on Page EightJ
The Butte daily post. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1913-1961, 1917-03-15
WEATHER FORECAST

Notwithstanding fair tonight and
Friday; colder tonight.
The Butte daily post. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1913-1961, 1917-03-15

Continued on Page Eight.)
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-04-03
GUARDSMEN NEAR DEATH.
Two Iowa Soldiers Narrowly Esosi.
Drowning at Iowa City.


Special TO Times Republican
Iowa City. April 3.-Two Iowa SOL
der boys narrowly escaped drowning
in the Iowa river when a canoe upset
near the city park Monday afternoon
and threw Sergeant George Spencer
and Private Robert vogt, Of Company
A, engineers, both Of Iowa City. into
the stream, where it is fifteen feet
deep.
Spencer, knowing that Vogt was a
less expert swimmer, gave up the frail
craft to the latter, who f1oated down
stream about 800 feet, clinging TO it.
His rescue was then effected by Gordon
Rath Of Waterloo, S. L. l. student, who
rowed out to the young soldier and
dragg him, half drowned and chilled
to near Inconsistencies. into the boat
Spencer swan few rods TO q clump
of reeds. where he stranded in a semi
morass. whence he was rescued by
people on the river bridge, who lowered
ropes to him and drew him UP thirty
feet to safety on the bridge. Spencer
supposed Vogt was drowned and when
he learned OF the latteTs rescue he
collap sed from shock and cold. The
young warriors were taken to their
respective homes and fully rallied
within few hours.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-04-03
ENLIST AID OF POLICE.
officers Thruout Country Asked to Co.
operate With Justice Department.

Cedar Rapids, April 3.--Chiefs of
police the United states over have been
asked to cooperate with the depart
ment of justice in anticipating any in
ternal disorders and to take every pre-
ventative measure against the obtain
ing of arms munitions or explosives
by foreign agents. Mass meetings
which might incite enemies of the
United States against the government
are also to be overseen, while PERM
cious sympathizers are to be restrained
as far as the law will permit.
Instructions regarding action TO be
taken are contained in a form letter
sent out universally by Attorney Cen
eral Gregory from his Washington Of
fee. A copy was received by Chief OF
Police Morrison yesterday and his
men were instructed accordingly.
Police departments should locate
any stores Of arms or ammunition in
the hands of or accessible to possible
alien enemies II their sympathizers,
writes Mr.. Gregory; TO discover and
keep watch on meetings of bodies Of
men in sympathy with the enemies OF
this country: that dillgent efforts be
made to see that careful guard is kept
over all supplies of dynamite and
other explosives; to keep careful check
on the sale and transportation of eN-
plosives; 10 see that every possible
precaution against inrerdiary fires is
taken and to see that pernicious aai-
tators are restrained so far as the Jaw
will permit"
1t is known that operatives of the
department Of Justice are at present
putting forth every effort to quash all
expressions or acts against the gov
eminent, and with the cooperation Of
all OF tle nice departments Of he
country. tina 7eL will be draw closet;
around any 'cre' sn sympain zers who
make Their attitudes known.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-04-03
Scranton News Notes.

Special to Times Republican.
Scranton, April 3. News reached
here yesterday that Norris Gould. a
young man reared here, is lying in d
hospital at Des Moines near death
from blood poisoning. A wife and lit
tie baby are anxiously awaiting the
outcome a his bedside.
Miss Grace Lewis. who has been
spending the greater part Of the win
ter with sister at Minneapolis, is ex-
pected home to assist her father in
the general merchandise store.
John Myers has returned from his
trip to Texas. where he went to erect
buildings for Riley Jackson.
John Hobbs left for Panora yester-
day, where he goes to accept a posi-
ton in a garage.
Hon. J. w. Holden received a car
load of tankage from Omaha to feed
to cattle he is getting in shape on his
farm Immediately south Of town.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-04-03
News Of Union.

Special to Times Republican.
Union, April BY cooperation the
various ladies' clubs OF Union secured
the loan Of q choice collection Of thir-
ty~two Of the leading American artists
works Of the Iowa library commission
at Des Moines. The pictures were
hung in the school rooms and studied
by the pupils the past week and Sat-
urday afternoon they were enjoyed by
those Of the public who were inter-
csted in art.
Mrs. C. E. McDill is very i'll at this
writing.
Superintendent Finger, Of the Union
schools, spent the weekend at Clar-
ence, where his wife Is since her re-
turn from Battle Creek sanatorium.
r. L. Anderson went to Colfax Sun
day for two weeks stay.
Mrs. F'ritzel, of Conrad, is visiting
her daughter, Mrs. F. K. Long.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-04-03
Southern Io,ua Items
QANannoh.

Davenport.
G. p. Christensen, local grocer, u
years old, Respondent over conditions II
the Fatherland. caused by the war
committed suicide by cutting his throat
with a butcher knife,
Council BIuffs.
S w. Hunt faces long suffering from
that sweet tooth of his. He confessed
to stealing sugar from a local store
and the judge sentenced him to five
years at Anamosa for 1t.
Bridgewater.
The new Brdgewater Methodist
Episcopal church in this place was
dedicated Sunday. The structure cost
$4,000 and was free of debt when
opened for worship. The building Is
one of the finest of it's kind in this part
of the state.
Davenport.
BY defeating Kewanee, H., at Daven-
port to l, and Canton, ILL.,, at Canton
to 0, the Davenport high school Fri
day evening won the Big Eight Debat-
ing league contest which has been in
progress for month The contest was
among high schools in western Illinois
and eastern Iowa.
Audubon.
The flip OF coin decided the award
ing of a $4,000 paving contract here
deadlock developed when two mem
hers of council held out for concrete
While the remaining pair insisted upon
asphalt. The mayor refused to break
the tie, so the city attorney Tipped a
penny to decide the issue. Concrete
won and the contract Vas awarded to
u Sioux City company.
Burlington.
g. II. Ruidsall, until recently work
er on the new Burlington bridge, faces
prison for marrying Miss Anna Quig-
ley OF this city last moth. He already
had wife in Jacksonville, H., and
forgot about the divorce prettminaries
before the second ceremony could be
performed. Police arc following clues
which they think will result in his ar
rest.
Elliott.
Ward Carson, oldest son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Everett Carson, was quite badly
'uA ii'' u'sdus tNSllIIlS Will tp" Vel :.
He took the powder out OF shotgun
shells to get the b. BIS out for his gun
and then thought he would burn the
powder. He struck a match to il. and
it burned his face. smuggling his hair.
caught his shirt sleeve afre, burning
his right arm quite badly. He says he
won't burn any more powder
Leciaire.
The river at this point Is rising at
the rate of about six inches per "a
hours. The workmen on the govern
ment dam are expecting trouble and
probably lay or, as rise of IS inches
more will take it over the dam. force
Of about thirty was laid off Thursday.
The work has been progressing sue
cessfully this winter, a large quantity
of rock having been removed from the
canal Two trains have been used con-
stantly taking the rock out and placing
it along the dam.
Wa peIIo.
Several hundred acres Of valuable
farm land was inundated early Friday
when the levee bordering the Iowa
river near the old Bolinger farm near.
here broke. due to the extremely high
stage of the water which Is prevailing
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-04-03
PROBATE NOTICE.

Office Of the clerk OF the district
court, state of Iowa, Marshall county,
o..
District court. March term. A. D.
1917.
TO Whom It May Concern:
You and each of you are hereby no.
titled to appear at the court house In
Marshalltown, Iowa, in said county, at
8 o'clock a. m, on the 23d day Of April.
1917. to attend the proof Of and pro-
batting an instrument in writing pur-
porting to be the last will ana testa-.
ment Of Theodore Oetker. late Of Mar
shall county. Iowa, deceased. at which
time and place you will appear and
show cause, II any. why said will
should not be admitted to probate
In testimony whereof, 1&have hereto
subscribed my name and affixed the
seal Of the district court, this 18th day
OF March, "A. d. 1917. .y;,s \; "
a. w. Gilbert,
Clerk ct the District Court.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-04-03

lished in county paper. we. the ur-
dersigned voters OF .......... county.
do respectfully and urgently request
your honorable body to make possible
the draining, grading and graveling or
the Lincoln Highway in ........ coun-
ty before 1919, and to this end we re-
quest that immediate steps be taken
to give preference to work on the Lin
ing 1917.
''Siypat,,rec -
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-04-03
DEPUTY MARSHAL RESIGNS.
Chief Assistant to U. s. Marshal Moore
Quits Position Suddenly.

Special to Times Republican.
Dubuque. April "A. C. LeitZ, FOR
the past four years chief deputy Unit
ed States marshal. the office deputy for
United States Marshal Moore. OF the
northern Iowa district, resigned rather
unexpectedly Saturday. He has not
said what he expects to do in the flu
ture, tho there is the probability he
will go back into the United States
war department from which he came
when he was appointed deputy here.
Mr.. Leitz has had considerable mill
tary experience, having served thru two
or three Indian uprisings and thru the
Spanish American war, was at San
tiago and participated in the fighting.