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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-04-24
esn..d a Germany. Act.

London, April "a. - Dispatches from
Petrograd early today state that the
Russian socialists are. greatly exercised
over the sinking by a German subma-
rine Of the steamer Zara. which was
taking home q number Of refugees. The
Zara sailed April II and was torpedoed
two days later.
Among those on board the Zara were
Karpovich, leader OF the progressive
movement among the students in
Petrograd University, who lost his life,
and NJ Jensen, leader of the Lettish
socialist den.ecratie committee in Lon
don. Karpovich was sentenced to ST.
IBERIA in 1901 for shooting M. Bogoliep-,
off, Russian minister Of public instruc-
ton. He escaped from prison and in
1913 made his way to London.
The official organ Of the council la
Dor deputies In Petrograd says:
This blow right at the heart OF the
Russian revolution EN- not pass with
out its effect. The revolutionary de-
.mocracy must reply with blow at
the center from which the torpedo was
sent, The democracy must regard the
number Of its leaders to prove that
the leaders ofGermans are base hypo-
critics and their promises not to harm
the caiiss 81 Russian liberty are empty
|Wf1 ~ 'lSs ~ fsi5 " ~
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-04-24
Kaiser G;uen Hint
That He Should Do
as Gear Nick Did

Rome, via Paris, April 24.-The Cour-
iere d'Italia, the clerical organ, de-
clares that it Is able to confirm reports
published in Spanish newspapers that
the immediate following Of the Cor
man emperor is exerting pressure on
him to abdicate. The paper says that
at recent meeting Of the Hohen-
zollern family one member. bolder than
the rest, intimated that the emperor
might save the situation by following
the example of Emperor Nicholas.
The German monarch is, reported to
have turned pale and. after observing
that the general opinion was against
him, left the room muttering:
I'VE shall see."
The same evening ne summoned an
other family council. The chancellor
was present but whatever passed re-
mained unknown.
Little political importance is attached
to this story in italian political circles.
It is thought that the story has Ger
man origin.
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Spectators 4 o'd
10000. .O6 or More
ESss = Chicago

Chicago. April 24, According to
Herbert A. Emerson. who has been to
the Pacific coast Investigating food
conditions for John ]. Dillon, commits
sioner Of the state Of New York. there
are between 100000 and 36,0o0,OO0
eggs on the tracks in Chicago held
by spectators to keep up high prices.
Mr.. Emerson said the Pacific coast
states this year. instead Of importing
eggs as they have done generally, will
have q surplus of 5000 to 100000 cases
to sell. He said he had no evidence Of
an egg trust" but added he is sure
there is a mighty close understand
ing" between the big dealers and is
confident an investigation would cause
break in Enrices
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CONSIDER FOOD PROBLEMS.

f. - . o.
'Prssidsnt Pearson, Of Amss, Advocates
Fixing OF Minimum Prices. 4 = y.
!, Washington. April 24.-Wartime
food problems were considered today
by committees Of both houses Of con-
greas.
r. A. Pearson president OF Iowa
state College before the senate agri-
cultural committee, believed it might
be well for the government to fix min
tmum prices.
Assurance should be given" said
Mr. Pearson that the farmers will
be protected by q minimum price to
insure them against loss"
Secretary FRedleld told the house
commerce COMMITTEES how coal had
been shipped from the United States
to the Argentine rspuheso and there
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-04-24
SECOND TRIAL OF SPANIEL.
Tsxan Charged With Killing Lieut. Col.
M. C, Butler On Trial.

Texan Charged With Killing Lieut.. Col.
N. c. Butler On Trial.
Coleman. Tex. April 24.-The selec-
ton Of jury for the trial of Henry J..
Spaniel, charged with the killing Of
Lieutenant Colonel M. c. Butler, at AL
pine last June, began this morning.
The state accepted the offer of the
attorneys for the defense to let the tes-
timony Of Mrs. B. F.. Jenkins at Span
ellis trial for the killing Of his wife be
read at the present hearing, should she
not appear.
The defense then-a permission to
have the testimony Of William Granger
and Bob Ne1 read in event they are
unable to attend
The state objected but Judge Wood
ward announced tho court would permit
no further delays. The defense then
fled pies to broaden the rule regard
ing character evidence and by permit
ting the introduction Of all the details
of Spanell's life lot in considerable tes-
timony which was barred at his trial at
San Angelo. when he was acquitted of
tho charge Of killing his wife.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-04-24
General Bridges Tells
Americans Volunteer
System Failed.
UNIVERSAL SERVICE
NOW IN FAVOR
England Sent Practically Whole
Trained Army to France Early in
War, Leaving No Experienced Men
to Train New Army-Says Wastaes
Of Blood of Nation Was Enormous
Artillery Must Be First Care.

Washington, April "a. - General
Bridges, a member of the British com
mission, declared today in talk with
correspondents that the British de-
mocracy has become almost fanatical
over universal military service. the
volunteer system under which the en-
pire entered the war, the general said'
cost the lives Q: :he NEST valuable citi-
zens.
War said General Bridges, now
has become an immensely democratic
business and needs the full effort OF
every member Of the community. Men,
women and children are equally drawn
into its vortex. women and children
being forced rto industry and fed on
half rations tt supply the men at the
front.
"The source OF our greatest diff
Guilty was the sending to Europe OF
practically our whole trained army AZ
an expeditionary force. This robbed
us Of all our trained officers. At the
same time we allowed most Of our bet
ter class youths, university men in
many cases, to enter ranks. which
withdrew them from the officers class
and placed that responsibility on FAR
less equipped persons. The wastage
OF the best blood OF the nation was
enormous. e, X, s1.. 41Ff
1T is my opinion that II 1t had not
been for Kitchener's immense per-
Il hnv hai -
ton within few months. If Lord
Roberts proposal had been forced we
would have saved enormously
Eight Months to Train Division.
Geenrai Bridges estimated eight
months as the necessary time to train
a division. Individual recruits, how
ever may be made fit to go to the
front in eleven weeks provided they
are distributed in proportion Of fifty
amongst 200 trained men.
"Artilery must be in great pre-
ponderance" he said, "before an attack
can be initiated. The bayonet. however.
Is still. essential. I should estimate
that the present successes on the
western front are due to a British pre-
ponderance over the German artillery
Of at least three or four to one.
There is absolutely no doubt as to
the outcome of the war: the only Ques-
ton is as to its length
He commented briefly on the prob
lem Of making fighters In a democracy.
The French bourgeois in the generals
opinion makes the ideal soldier because
war has been almost an instinct IN his
blood since the days Of Napoleon. He
said there had grown up between
France and England feeling that
was more than friendship and that
was almost a love match.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-04-24
American Aviator Killed.

Paris, April 24.-Corp. Ronald Hos
kier, Of South Orange, N. j., one OF
the stars of the American flying corps.
has been killed In an aerial combat in
the offensive that Is now in progress.
Serg. William Dugan, one Of the
American aviators with the French
army, who yesterday was reported
missing. escaped death in an engages
ment with a German pilot and sue
ceeded in landing inside the French
lines, according to word received to-
day.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-04-24
NO LONGER NEUTRAL.
Associated Press Members Today Are
OF Cne Oninion

VI Ono Optnton.
New York, April 24.-The annual
meeting Of the Associated Press was
held here today. In an address to the
members at q luncheon Frank b. Moves
president of the Associated Press. said:
In the past it has been necessary
on like occasions for mo to explain the
constraint the Associated Press was I'M.
der to observe strict neutrality on all
controversial points due to the varied
and manifold opinions OF its member
ship. Today this is not only not neces-
sary, but the contrary Is true. for no
trace OF neutrality is coursing in our
veins-but red blood and red blood
alone.
To-day neutrality has been cast aside
and we. in common with all true Amer
leans, are standing with our cousins to
the north and across the sea, who un-
der many flags are battling that gov
ernment by the people, Of the people.
and for the people shall not perish from
the earth"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-04-24
FIRE IN MINE SHAFT.

One Thousand Miners temporarily
Laid OF AZ Result Of Blaze.
Butte, Mont. April 24.-One thou
sand miners were temporarily laid off
thru fire discovered here last night
In the Modoo shaft at the 1900 foot
level.
The blaze started from electric cables
and 10 not expected to assume serious
proportions 40 It will be confined to the
shaft.
The Modoo is all Anaconda Copper
Company SHAFT and tho men OF this
mine and those OF the high ore and
|other properties will be laid OF few
days. No one was injured.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-04-24

trans-shipped thru German firms to
German raiders. He pictured a tin
plate scarcity and the necessity of
conserving the supply of tin cans for
putting up food for military purposes.
Under the proposed export law the
government could stop all such ex-
portahions.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-04-24
FOOD COMMITTEE
APPEALS TO IOWANS
Urges Civic Leaders, Bankers and
Business Men to Assist in MobiIiza.
ton Of Agricultural oress Of State
Financial Support Solicited.

Des Moines, April GA special ap-
peal was issued today by the food
conservation committee named by Gov
lernor Harding, asking that civic lead
ers, bankers and business men aid in
helping to mobilize the agricultural!
forces Of the state. The appeal said:
"One additional man or older boy
going on farm at this season of the
year means tho equivalent Of forty
acres Of corn"
An appeal also is made for financial
support for county agricultural associ-
ations. Contributors are urged to
place funds in banks to the credit Of
the war emergency food committee, all
such money to be expended in the
county in which 1t is raised.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-04-24
Germans May Stage
I11surrection in
Southern, Brazil

Rio Janeiro. April l24.-Telesrams re-
ceived here from Parana confirm re-
pbrts stfat ths- Germans 4 In & southern
Brazilian states are concentrating In
the state of Catharina. It u believed a
German insurrectlon in the south Is i'm
minent.
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se,nd;n.xi. warts Food. !,

London, April et.-$The forthcoming
visit to washington Of Herman Lager
crantz formerly Swedish minister to
the United States, II IL said. probably
will he followed by the sending to
America Of commission compOSed OF
Of Sweden. Norway.
and Denmark for the purpose for ;MAks
ing the fullest possible arrangements
soc the importation OF foodatuffs. w
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-04-24
PROBE SCHOOL INITIATION.
Hiah School fraternity Candidate Die
OF Broken Neck,

Detroit, Mich, April 24.--Earl ii
Rice, II years old. died In hospital to.s
day OF broken neck. Officials ~ thu
board of education have begun IN fN-
vesttgation of charEee that Rlce
tained his injuries while being tnitletad {
into high school fraternity.
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piseuss ship censtr truetlen.

Washington April 24.-Construction
and distribution Of American ships was
discussed today by President Wilson
with Chairman Denman Of the shipping
board. Bills to be introduced In con-
gsess soon probably will include one
to authorize the president to suspend
when necessary provisions OF the sea-
meme law 4 ;-'-'-t -
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NEVADA FURNISHES QUOTA.

Called Upon to Recruit 1862 Moi and
1852 Have Been Enrolled.
Washington, April 24.-,Nevada will
be the first state to I'LL her quota Of
recruits for the regular army. The
state is called upon to supply 1862 men
and has supplied 152 since April 12.
illinois again led yesterday with 394,
making q total Of 2,971 for the month.
New York was second with 23S and
Pennsylvania third with 211. The to-
tai for the day was 2,S8s, altho Ari-
zona, Delaware, District Of Columbia,
New Hampshire, North Carolina and
Vermont furnished no recruits what
ever.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-04-24
Norweoian Steamer. sunk,

London, April 24-1t Is officially an
nounced says a Central News dispatch
from Christiania, that the Norwegian
steamer Reice has been sunk in the
North sea and the Norwegian steamer
Hl1olg OF 1,125 tons, in the Atlantic.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-04-24
Rations systsm for Great Britain9

London, April 24.A meeting Of ex-
pert advisers to thesfood controller and
experts from the Belgian relief COM
mission was held this morning. at
which relief members gave an account
Of the bread card system employed in
Belgium.
It was said that on the result of this
conference depended largely whether
the food controller would institute a
rations system for Great Britain or
would rely merely ON the control Of
supply.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-04-24
rhree Powder Worker Killed.

Birmingham, Ala. April 24.-Three
powder workers were killed in an ex-
plosion today in the Coalburg plant
Of the Aetna Explosives Company. The
cause az the blast is not known. Sew
leral workmsn were injured.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-04-24
Bitterest Fighting Of New
Anglo French Offensive
In Progress.
RESISTANCE BY
TEUTONS DESPERATE
Apparsntly Regard Possession Of Wo.
stan Linz % Of Vital importance -
ceuntse Attack After Counter Attack
Launched Without Regard to Human
easrihssS -sritfsh Penetrate osrn,an
Line Near yItsy.

Whist 10 apparently the bittsrsst
fighting ef the present Anglo.
h gFesnoh offensive u raging today
ajsns the Wotan line, the hastily
4 sSeganjxsd petition east Of Arras,
q which the GsrnGns retired whom
The northern end Of the Hindsn.
burg line was turned by General
Hais. The Germans are putting
$les4h q enp.ens effort 60 held <hie
vital pertlon Of their dsfsnsss, the
erumblIno Of which would expose
oeNai and Cambria and bring into.
prospsot another great retreat. 5
The British have driven two
Wsdsss into the German positions,
sfssnlnu sharp saIisnts in the re-
olen ef the SeArpe river and north
ges The Bapaums. cAmbrai road.
Tho head q the first salient has
ssbosns thrust within four miles Of
vttry, the most Important point on
~ Wseaa llns, but the tsnaolty-
~ p0ssep with which ths Ger.
Essan6 are sighting leaves the Issue
{ ~ Z time In doubt.
y To iitsle news that trioIsiss
ecesos The German frontier indi.
ls6neeo that The authoritiss have
oaiNs1 Tie uppsr hand In the striks
I s0jteakjsa BY ths dSastio rssthsds os
5litsFlslas tl,s nunltisn industry
& ASsa yefslne strike lsadses inas the
~ EAnlae
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Americans Must Leave Berlin.

Americans Must Leave Berlin.
London. April 24.zThe German for
eign Office has notified the American
correspondents who have remained in
Berlin that their presence in Germany
ir no longer desirable, according to the
Exchange Telegraph correspondent at
The Hague.
The American newspaper mon have
therefore decided to leave for Switzer-
land or Scandinavia.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-04-24
EnowA BOY KILLED IN WAR.

Private FREEMAN, Of 0lenveod, Killed
In Action in France.
Ottawa, Ont, April 34.--Prvate f.
Freeman, Of Glenwood Iowa. is In
cluded In the lists Of the Canadians
who have been killed while fighting in
France. Thirty-one others have been
reported ~ wounded. The week end
casualty lists xive 1000 names, the
greater number Of whom have been In
jured. s.- ----..
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-04-24
Turk, Drivsn Back.

London. April 34.-The Turks in
Mesopotamia have been driven from
their position between Samara and L.
tabifat, the war office announces. The
British, pursuing them. occupied Sa-
mara Station yesterday. capturing six
teen locomotives and 224 railway
trucks.
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r.
Berlin ~ L0Adcn. April o4.--Only
Oh - Csnfbra i- Affas road did the
Bfitish gain ground yesterday, says the
official statement issued today by the
German army headquarters staff The
ruins Of Guemappe remained in the
hands Of the British. An attempt by
tho British to break thru the Ger
man Tine near Arras. the statement
adds, failed with tremendous losses"
The war office asserts that England's 's
might has suffered a heavy and san
culinary defeat thru the foresight Of
German headquarters and tenacious
desire Of the German troops for VIC
tory.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-04-24

|SS2s IN ~ Pre- C09feopo06onA1
SSg1tA 4he Br1tiah Hsadquarters y
Z sancs. vta London. April u. The re-
sSiseAA0s q the German armies appears
- inczsass with tho nearness Of the
ttish approach to the Hindenburs
Gtf5ous This particularly is true
|11cug the present front where the
t1rsaE ID ct tho Drocourt Quesant
11tcA line. which is depended upon
W The Gsrmbans ~ tho connecting link
bGfwssn their lines north OF St Quen-
N and south Of Lille. This Is the
s661tch toward which the Germans are
|s1min1 hack slowly but surely a. the
ault Of the turning Of the top Of the
Glg1nal Hindenburg line, running from
eSs toward Queant.
osr,nan Resistance 10 Desperate.
Tho fighting which began at dawn
yesterday Increased in intensity late in
~ afternoon. The ground gained by
tho Br3tssh was won in the taco Of
soGne q the most desperate fighting on
- part ok the Germans since tho war
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PAGE ONE.
TeIeoraphic News:

TeIegraphie News: -
Germans Making Effort to He
Lines. ~ q
Allies Make Small Gains.
French Envoys Come to ~
sci. LIN -
Unpreparedness Cost BritainsS S>early.
Speaker Clark opposed to Conscrip-
ton.
Egg Market Cornered.
PAGES TWO, THREE AND FOUR.
Iowa and General News:
Wealthy Farmer Threatened Presi-
dent.
Higher Postage Possible.
Food Problems Before Congress.
Training Camp to Open May s.
More Guards For Iowa Factories.
Farm News.
PAGE FIVE.
Story:
The Destroying Angel,
PAGE SIX.
Editorials:
Prices Oct. ID. 1866.
Not More Judges, More Work
Getting Along.
Topics and Iowa Opinion.
PAGES SEVEN. EIGHT, NINE, TEN
ELEVEN.
City News:
Local Military Company Begins Drill
More Men Wanted to Complete
Roster.
Seven More Recruits Leave.
New Law Increases Powers OF Cities
Community Course Committee Or
ganiZes.
General and Brief City News.
PAGE TWELVE.
Markets and Geenral:
Wheat Prices Swing Higher.
Corn Firms Up With Wheat.
Cattle Steady.
Hogs Strong and Higher
Standard OIL Still Controls.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-04-24
Democracy Marching in Germany.

O0VSUNVJ W1BS"''U VI SPS'IUN"J'
Amsterdam. via London, April "a
The General Anzeiger OF Dusseldorf
publishes the dispatch that at re-
ception to foreign Journalists In Berlin
the most srsassuring declarations were
given concerning the denocratic char
aeteE Of the new nyientation a. evil
dencSd " propsssd lsgfslation Il
In fact II was said democracy is on
the march.
!. Regarding Ger1nany's war aims, it
was declared that the a"world will be
astonished by tho moderation of the
German peace terms"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-04-24

front yesterday, says the official state
ment, were maintained, and further
progress was made east Of Monchy
and near Roeux.
More than 1900 prisoners were taken
in yesterdAys operations and many
more are coming in.
Tho official statement today says:
Severe fighting continued yesterday
evening and at intervals during the
night on our whole front from Croi-
stiles to the north OF Gavrelle. The
enemy constantly repeated his unsuc-
cessful counter attacks with greater
determination and regardless OF
losse4
"The positions gained by us yesters
day have been maintained. Further
Progress has been made east Of Mon
chy-le-Prsux and in the neighborhood
man counter attack early this morn
Ing against the village Of Gayrelle was
successfully beaten of.
"The number Of prisoners which
passed thru corecttong stations as a
reult Of yesterdays operations al
ready exceed 1900, including thirty
officers. Many more are still 10 come
in.
South Of the Bapaume- cAmbrsa
rcad We gained ground during the
night on q wide front east Of Epehy and
reached the st. Quentin canal in the
ns&Chbor4apod Of yendhuille. Further
north the villages Of yillers-Plouich
and BeAucAnp have basn captured by
uA togsthsr with = number Of prison-
enAs