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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-03-12

because OF it, being in politics. Under
the bill the commissioner would pc APP
pointed by the governor and hence ev-
cry two years he would be out for re-
appointment. The cement interests,
the bridge contractors and other spe-
cial interests which are now seeking to
control the bridge situation in the
state, would be in politics stronger
than ever to elect commissioners
whom they can handle The govern
orship fight, he said, would wage
largely around this commissioner. The
one-man commissioner could reach out
into every county Of the state for the
county engineers would be under his
power. He said under the present
system. there were three commission
ers and all three OF them together did
not draw over $500 q year or a little
more than $500 per annum and that
neither the salary nor the political
power were an Involvement. He point
ed out that with some corrections to
the present highway system, in a few
years 1t would be out Of politics and
working so smoothly that 1t would he
forgotten as far as political issue was
concerned.
Douglas Rogers. of Manning, in
speaking against the, Elwood amend
ment and In favor Of his own amend
ment which in the end was defeated,
argued that the present highway COM
mission was too expensive and de-
stroyed home rule. This was in gen.
eral the argument of the friends Of the
Pitt-Johnston bill.
The Foster road patrol bill, passed by
the senate this past week, providing
for the employment Of road patrolmen
by the boards Of supervisors. is de-
clared by many Of the present legis-
lators to be a highly important meas
ure and one which means economy.
The bill is yet to be passed by the
house.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-03-12
GRANDMOTHER KNEW
There Was Nothing So Good foc
h. Congestion and Colds
X as Mustard

But the d-fashioned mustard-piastef
burned and blistered while it acted Yox
can now get the relief and help that
mustard plasters gave, without the plas4
ter and without the blister.
Musterolc does it. 1t is clcan1
white ointment, made with oil Of
mustard. 1t is scientifically prepared
SO that it works wonders, and yet
does not blister the tendercst skin.
Just massage Musterole in with thu
finger tips gently. See how quickly
it brings relief-how speedily the
pain disappears.
Use Musterole for sore throat, bronze
chitis, tonsilitis, Group, stiff ncck1
asthma. neuralgia, headache, conges~
ton, plcurisy, rheumatism, iumbago.
pains and aches of back or joints
sprains, sore muscles, bruises, chil-
blains, frosted feet, colds of the chesA
II: often prevents pneunnnia).
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-03-12
EFFORTS OF PlTT.JOhNSToN
FACTION COMPLETELY
BLOCKED IN HOUSE.
TREMENDOUS DRIVE
COMES TO NAUGHT
Evsry Political Wire Pulled With
out Effect - Rsprsse Mt alive Weaver
Points Out Danger Of One.Man
Highway Commission and Its En-
feet on STATE Politics.
Special to Times-Republican.

Special to Times Republican.
Des Moines, March 12-It is appar-
ent that there will be no legislation by
the Thirty-seventh general assembly
materially affecting the present state
highway commission. At no time since
the opening Of the session has there
been any indication that anti highway
commission legislation could be passed
by the senate. That sentiment in ia
vor of the present highway commission
law has been growing since the open
ing of the legislature Is now acknowl-
edged by the Pitt-Johnston men.
Tremendous Influence was brought
to bear to pass the Pitt-Johnston bill
last week. Every political wire posi-
BILE was pulled. Many Of the doubtful
representatives were called into the
governors office and personally inter-
viewed by Governor Harding and his
associates with reference to the bill.
That the opponents Of the Pitt-John-
ston bill could prevent it's passage
against such strong political line is
considered unusual.
The Peoples Mandate.>
Representative Weaver. of Polk
county, took occasion to give his inter-
probation Of the mandate" of the vot-
ers last fall which has been so fire.
quently referred to by the Pitt-John-
ston crowd in the road \debate. He
declared the road issue which entered
into the campaign last fall was as to
whether or not the issuing Of bonds
was to be encouraged and also the
bugaboo of paved roads. He said he
explained to the voters all over Polk
county, and especially to the farmers
and farm owners who would be espe-
cially interested in roads, that these
were false issues, that he would oppose
voters were satisfied on these two
points they forgot about all of the rest
1t was not a question with them as to
the retention or adjustment Of the
state highway commission as soon as
they were assured that the retention Of
tho highway commission did not mean
bond issues and paved roads. In fact
the highway commission has advised
against these measures.
Dangerous One-Man Commission.
Representative Weaver pointed out
that tho one-man commission as pro-
vided for in the Pitt-Johnston BILL
could not be freH from political influ-
ence and that the whole road matter Of
the state would be in constant turmoil
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-03-12
GO AFTER BASEBALL FUNDS.
Dubuque Fans Enthusiastic Over En-.
trance Into Central Association.

ST ecial to meS-Republican.
Dubuque, March ~. 49, Committees
will go out early this week to solicit
funds to finance the Dubuque club Of
the Central association. Though Du-
buque has just been granted the berth
and George Hughes. formerly of the
Moline Three-I team. who has been
retained as manager. has been on the
ground but a couple of days. there is
evidence that Dubuque will &C. in with
strong team and with sufficient
finances to carry it thru the season.
Dubuque has been without organized
baseball two seasons. having given up
its Three-I franchise in the early part
of the 1915 season, and it is evident
from the interest already evinced that
the fans are ready for the game again.
The municipality owned athletic
field has the finest baseball diamond
in the state. 1t is close into the bust
ness section Of the City. 1t will be the
league park.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-03-12
Northern I01ua Items

McGrsgor.
Tho 6-year-old son Of Mr.. and Mrs.
William Sass had both bones in his
leg broken below the knee while coast
ing on hill on their farm south Of
McGregor.
Rippey.
Little Floyd Mcdowell was the vic
tim OF a serious and painful accident
Wednesday morning. tearing his upper
eye lid on the hook Of an egg case.
He was taken to the hospital at Jeffer-
son for surgical attention.
MapIeton. ....
Mrs. Thomas Wilson died at the home
Of her daughter, Mrs. Lou Avis. Mon
day. Mrs. Wilson was 90 years old
Sunday. She had lived in Monona
county for the past forty years. Her
husband died many years ago. One
son and two daughters survive.
Sioux City.
Rev. Silas H. Stevens, veteran Of tho
civil war and for many years Baptist
preacher in Woodbury. county, died at
Bonesteel, S. D.. aged 10 years Mr..
Stevens enlisted in New York rsgi-
| ulclI Ill 1OUl anu lOOn P~AI IA AASbAy
Of the historic battles Of the rebellion.
He was wounded at Fair Oaks.
Waterloo.
The district court hero established a
new record for speed Monday. It dis
posed Of 112 cases, the largest num-
Der ever handled by the court In one
day in this city. The former high
record was SO. Judgments entered in
the 112 cases Monday ranged from
Sc to $4,000.
Cedar Rapids.
In addition to the new Iowa State
Savings bank and the South Side Com
mercial club buildings, the new Y. M
G. A. and big addition to Voorhees,
hall at Coo college, It was announced
that Col W. G. BOWS was getting fig
ures on a ten story office building at
Second avenue and Second street, pro-
viding building material prices are not
proMbftive.
Cedar Point.
Fire at an early hour Friday destroy
cd the Jones restaurant and the office
building next door owned by Homer
I.aning. The fire started In the res
taurant and soon spread to the ad-
Joining building Both buildings were
completely Quilted. The loss is about
$1,000, partly covered by insurance.
Part OF the contents Of the Office build
ing which were used for storage pur-
poses was saved but the contents Of
the restaurant were destroyed It is
not known how the IRE started.
Scranton. s1s
The farmers Elevator Company hre
loss was adjusted on Tuesday In a
very satisfactory manner to the d!rcc-
tors. They were paid the gross sum
OF $4,000 and were allowed all salvage.
Insurance to the amount Of 3S,10o on
the building and $1,000 on grain was
paid in full, while $1,862a was paid on
fixtures. The directors have sold the
damaged corn at 1880 per ton; and the
damaged oats at rs cents per bushel.
Not much has developed In the. way
OF plans for the future.
Dubuque.
| The council has urchascd two more
pieces OF automobile fire apparatu y to
be delivered within ninety days. With
this equipment installed there will re-
main in Dubuque but one horse drawn
piece OF apparatus, the aerial truck. Il
lhad been the intent to purchase IN
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-03-12
OF CITY MARKET
MAY BE ASKED BY HOUSE.
WIVES.
CLAIM FARMERS AND
GRocERs HAVE COMBINED
AIlege That Retail Dealers Have Been
Permitted to Visit Market Before
Regular Hour Of Opening and pur-
chase Best Offerings - Loft Over
Supply Then Sold to Groosrs.
Special to Times Republican.

Special to Times Republican.
Dubuque. March IL. D ubuque's
much touted city market, which pro-
vides accommodation for several hum
dred market gardeners and farmers.
has rapidly fallen in disfavor during
the last year or two and Is now being
avoided by hundreds Of housewives
who formerly made regular visits
there to secure vegetables, eggs, butter
and other farm products for their
homes.
1t Is a long story. To start with 1t is
charged that for some years the
grocers of tho city have had an organi-
cation which amounts to trust. Now
it is charged that thes-market garden
ers and farmers who have regular
stands on the market are in league
with tho grocers. An old city ordi-
nance forbade the gardeners and
farmers with stands selling to grocers
before Q o'clock in the morning and 1t
was scrupulously observed for many
years.
Grocers Got First Choice.
Now. 1t is said. the grocers visit the
market as early as between 6 and Z
o'clock, look over what the gardeners
and farmers have to offer and make
their purchases. but leave whatever
they buy on the wagons of garden
ers They thus get the pick. the best
Of the stbck. Later when the women
of the CITY appear to make their pur-
chases they are told that this and that
is sold, so they must be content with
whatever is left for them. Finally
whatever the gardeners have left of
their stocks is taken to grocery stores:
where it is sold at prices considerably
reduced from what has been asked in
the open. Again 1t is charged that an
hour after the market people arrive
with their produce. prices are the
same from one end of the market to
the other and that they are always as
high or higher than the same things
can be had from the grocers.
A move Is on foot to have the city
council abolish the market. In that
event gardeners will he compelled to
sell all to the grocers or peddle about
the city.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-03-12
ENFORCE TRAFFIC LAWS.
Iowa City Pedestrian First to Be Ar.
rested For Violation Of Statute.

Special to Times Republican.
Iowa City, March IL. - One OF the
first fruits Of the citizens mass meet
ing (resulting in the organization Of
the Citizens Traffic League) was the
arrest OF Charles w. Harrison, prom
inent accountants pedestrian, not an
automobilist. He sought to cross a
main travelled thoroughfare at an in
tersection, catercornercd and a police
man. the regular traffic cop" ordered
him to desist. The man refused and
was arrested. He will be given a hear
ing today. A rigid enforcement Of all
traffic laws Is demanded by the new
league and many prosecutions are
promised. The death Of the former
county attorneys wife. Mrs. Ed B.
Wilson, and the narrow escape of
Masters George and Fred Foster, sons
Of Prof f. NJ. Foster. Of S. u. l., are
the causes of the agitation here.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-03-12

auto aerial truck at this time, but the
finances are low and it was deter
mined to delay until next year. Since
Dubuque has excellent water pressure
by virtue Of immense reservoirs on the
hills 300 feet above the business sec
ton Of the oity and now is equipped
with automobile equipment the city
Is believed to be one Of the best
equipment in the state for fire fight
Ing. a.
Bellevue.
Savanna, one of the big c., NJ. & St,
P. terminals had costly fire,
entaiing a loss of $4,000. The fire is
supposed to have been caused by
crossed electric wires. The building
was ninety feet high, and had a
capacity Of 500 tons OF coal. and was
the largest plant Of its kind on the Mil
waukee system. The fire started near
the roof, and owing to the height Of
the building the fire company could not
get water to the flames. The elevator
will be rebuilt at once.
Waterloo.
After fifty years as an engineer,
Henry c. Harper, who has been run
ming on the Illinois Central fast mail,
has applied for pension. He is 6s
years old. His railroad career began
at the age OF II as car checker at
Cleveland, o. After eighteen months
experience as a fireman he was given
an engine. He has been with the Illi-
nois Central since 1870, running an
engine most OF the time on passenger
trains. In his fifty years Of pas
senger service Mr.. Harper has never
had a fatal wreck.
Mason City.
That the coal shortage is moro
well, at least, was the impression given
out by a resident Of that city when
he came to Mason City and ordered
800 pounds Of hard coal from J. s. Mott
& Sons, coal dealers, to be shipped to
his homo town by rail. The purchaser
said that the coal had become SO
scarce in his city that it could hardly
be bought for any price. The dealers
who sold him the coal also say they
have filled orders for coal in all the
surrounding small towns this year.
Mason City.
Last summer the I. W. W., thru a
letter from one Of their organizers to
the city authorities promised an lin
vasion" which never came but which
the city and county we're fully pre-
pared to meet. Tho last day or two
another Invasion" has been promised
by T. w. w. agitators who have been
about the city, principally working In
the north end, creating trouble around
tho packing house district. Their
threats have succeeded in keeping n
few men away from work. Thursday
night an I. w. w. who claims to have
added eighteen to the society's mem
bership since coming here threatened
| to bring In a gang and trim up Ithe
police" and stated said gang would be
here in few days. His statement is
alleged by tho police to have been ac-
lcompanied with such trimmings In the
shape Of profane and obscene language
THAT Chief German arrested him, after
he refused to desist on being warned,
It was charged that. he continued his
|obscenity and profanity In the presence
OF children, even after being loaded
into the car, to such an extent that
the father OF one little girl who was
nearby offered to take punch at him
himself
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-03-12

general weakness that was 30 hard to
bear. ] am able to do my work during
such times and am recommending Lydia
Z. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound to
my friends who suffer as did.
META TIEDEMANN, 1922 jefferson Ave-,
Brooklyn, N. Y.
To know whether Lydia e.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound
will help you, just try it. For
advice write to Lydia II. PinkhalM
Medicine Co. (c0nfidentiaI) Lynn.
Mass. Your letter will be opened,
read and answered by woman,
and held in strict confidence.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-03-12
PAST MASTERS NIGHT.
About $50 Masons Attend Iowa Falls
Meeting Friday Night.

Special to Times-Republican.
Iowa Falls, March 12-There was a
big gathering of the Masonic craft of
Hardin county in this city Friday even
ing when the past masters of Masons'
HOME Lodge No. 1872. A. F. & A. NJ, Of
this city, conferred the NJ. M. degree.
The occasion was known as Past
Masters Night" and about $50 men,
bers Of the craft assembled for the
meeting. Delegations Of Masons were
present from Ackley, Alden. Eldora,
Hampton and other points. At the con-
clusion Of the work. refreshments were
served and a social session followed.
The occasion was a most suspicious
one and afforded an opportunity for
the mingling Of the craft in Hardin
county.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-03-12
HORSE HURT; ASKS DAMAGES.
Injury to Race Horse, Bell Agile, Re-
suits in Claim For $2,50O.

Special to Times Republican.
Clinton. March 12.--Claiming that his
race horse. Ben Agile, well known
thruout the state of Iowa, was injured
while being shipped over the c. NJ. &
st. P. Railway Ccmpany's lines, last
July, Daniel Haring. owner of the
horse, has filed suit in the Clinton
county district court asking for $4,000
damages.
The petition charges that Bell Agile
was shipped from Dewitt to Rockwell
City, in charge of a trained horseman.
Violent and rough switching in the
Milwaukee yards at Marion. Iowa, it Is
claimed. caused the horse to be thrown
to the floor of the car. so that liga-
ments between the hook and ankle in
the right hind leg were badly torn and
bruised ,impairing the racing qualities
Of the horse. ..r
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-03-12

woman suffrage by Rev. Mr.. Allshouse
and G. r. Long, affirmative, and w.
Haslin and Chef Mabie, negative, was
received with applause. A three-course
banquet was served while three
piece orchestra from Eldora produced
some excellent music. An enjoyable
time was had by all.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-03-12
Tricky Husband,

Wife Cat midnight Tom. wake up!
I hear a burglar. Get up and go down.
stairs.
Hub-Ilt's probably a mouse you
hear. but I'll go down.
Wife-A mouse! Mercy! You'll stay
right here in this room!
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-03-12
Probate Notice.
Office Of the Clerk Of the District Court
State OF Iowa.

Office Of the Clerk OF the District Court.
state Of Iowa,
Is Marshall county ss. a5Al-
District Court, March Term, A. ID. 1917
10 Whom It May Concern:.
You and each OF you are hereby noti
he'd to appear at the courthousei In Mar
5shalltown Iowa, In said county. at 8
o'clock a. m. on the goth day of March.
IS17, to attend the proof of and pro-
batting an instrument ip writing pur-
porting to be the last will and tesla
nient of Waiter j.. Nichol, tate Of Mar
shall county. Iowa. deceased. at which
Tins and place you will appear and
show cause, y. So !a will should
not be- admitted to probate. 81 Il,
IN testimony whereof I have hereto
-; /; & and affixed the
isSxi or the District Court this I'D day
OF March. A. D. 1917. Is
g. w. GILBERT,
Clark Of the District Court.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-03-12
HODGES SUCCEEDS soARDMAN.
HanseiI School Man Elected Superin.
tendent Of Butler County Schools.


tendent Of Butler County Schools.
Special to Times-Republican.
Allison. March I'D. B. Hodges,
superintendent Of the Hanse1l consoli-
dated school, was elected county
superintendent Of schools of Butler
county at the convention held here to-
day, to succeed Benjamin Boardman,
who resigned to accept the financial
secretaryship Of the Iowa State Teach
ers' College. There were twenty-six
votes in the convention OF which Mr..
Hodges received IS; Miss Louise Catur,
a teacher in the Greene schools, g.;
Mr.. H. T. Ports, superintendent Of the
Webb consolidated school, Q. Mr..
Hodges is a former Butler. county edu-
Gator, having been superintendent Of
the GAINESVILLE schools.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-03-12
FoRTY-THREE GRADUATES.
First Section Of Class Of 1917 Com
pietes Work at State Teachers College

Special to Times Republican.
Cedar Falls, March II. - The first
section Of the class OF 1917 will be
graduated from the teachers college,
Tuesday, March 10. It contains forty
three teachers whose credentials will
DO as follows:
One critic teacher eleven rural
school teachers completing normal
course, twelve primary teachers. four
home economics teachers. one manual
arts, one commercial eight junior COL
lege and five bachelor Of arts In edu-
cation
Only four Of the forty three are resi-
dents Of Cedar Falls. And only two
Of the class arc men.
The spring term at tho college opens
March "A
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-03-12
Black Hawk Gardeners Orea nize.

special 20 TImes-RepubIIcan
Cedar Falls, March 12.-Fruit and
vegetable growers of Black Hawk
county will meet in Cedar Falls Thurs
day. March %. to perfect their organ
ization, elect officers and inaugurate
steps to affiliate with the state organ
ization of fruit and vegetable pro-
ducers. They have already held sew
eral meetings.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-03-12
Men entertain Needle Club.

Special to Times Republican.
Z Whittehl March IL The husbands of
tho NeedIework Club entertained their
wives at the spacious homo Of A. j.
Mable Friday seveninEs = Z 49,; FL
A program consisting Of toast to
the ladies by Rev. Mr.. Allshousc, a
solo BY Z. IL. Hauscr and debate on
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-03-12
BOTH MOTHER
and DAUGHTER
Relieved From Pain and
Suffering by Lydia f
Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound.

Brooklyn, N.Y.-"For three or four;
years l suffered great deal Of pain.
periodically, so would have to lie down.
Nv back would ache and would feel
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-03-12

Sitting committees will be appointed
by both the house and senate early this
week. This means that many bills in
troduced will not get past this COM
mittee. fThe prediction is that the as
sembly will adjourn about April IA.
This will give comparatively short
time in which to enact important legis-
lation.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-03-12

Attempted road legislation has
blocked all other matters thus far IN
the legislature in the opinion OF many
of the lawmakers. Hence the session
is considerably behind its usual
schedule In the matter Of laWmaking.
After taking care of the appropriation
matters with reference to the state
colleges and state institutions many OF
the legislators will consider their work
accomplished and will encourage a
prompt adjournment.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat., 1917-04-05

cial statements today. The main ac-
tivity reported by Field Marshal Haig
was toward Cambria from the south
west Apparently this thrust is an
other part of the allied plan to cut
ST. Quentin off from the line Of COM
municauons. British forces today
had reached Ronssoy, within four
miles of the main road connecting
Cambria and ST Quentin
The French Official statement men,
toned reconnoitering advances north
CT Gauchy and Moy-two cities SO
near ST. Quentin as to be suburbs
and location of massed forces Of the
enemy.
London officially announced today
junction of the armies of General
Maude (Britisa) and General Baratof
(Russian) on the Mesopotamfan-Per-
sian frontier. The Turks are now
under powerful pressure from four
different armies-a British force ad-
yancing north toward Jerusalem in
Palestine, under command Of General
Murray; General Maude's British
army, advancing north from Bagdad;
General Baratoff's Russian army ad-
vancing west from Persia and what
was formerly the Grand Duke Mich
olas' Russian army, advancing to the
west from Armenia. All Turks have
now been driven out OF Persia.
Short German Report.
BERLIN, (vta London) April s.
I'VE inflicted sanguinary defeat on
French forces near Rheims, capturing
500 prisoners" declared today's Off
cial statement