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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-12-11
HEARsT's ATTITUDE REVEALED.
Friendship For Germany Shown in
Telegrams to Employees.

Washington, Dec. III iillam kan-
dolph Hearst's anti-war attitude just
before the United states entered the
world conflict was brought into the
full light of publicity when the senate
judiciary sub committee investigating
propaganda subjects placed In the
record a file of confidential messages
sent from Palm Beach, Fla, by Mr..
Hearst to his editors and to William
Bayard Hale, his correspondent in
Germany.
The first of the messages was dated
Feb. 81. 1917. They cover a period OK
tending from that date, after this
country broke off relations with Ger
many. to about March 4, 1917. Photo
graphic copies Of the messages were
obtained by the naval intelligence
mittee by A. Bruce Bielaski chief OF
the division OF investigation of the de-
partmen, Of Justice.
Among the papers submitted In evil
dcncc are the following:
Copy of a cablegram, signed by
Hearst. dated at Palm Beach. Fla. Feb.
"a. 1917. advising William Bayard Hale.
then in Berlin. that the vast majority
OF the people Of the United States are
entirely undesirous OF war with Ger
many
Copy Of a day letter, signed Hearst"
dated Feb. .5. 1917. directing Philip
Francis, editorial writer on the New
York American, to prepare an editorial
declaring Uncle Sam is being gold
bricked." and advocating an embargo
on munitions to the allies.
Copy Of telegram signed by Van
Hamm Of the New York American.
dated Feb. 26, at New York, warning
Hearst that Hale's wireless dispatches
ARE so worded as to permit the in-
terpretation that Berlin is debating our
policy" ard urging Hearst to check
Hale.
Copy OF a telegram from Hearst to
s. S. Caryalho, formerly one Of the
mana gers OF the Hearst publications,
saying ALSO please run little Amer
lean flags to right and left Of date
lines on inside pages like the Chicago
Herald"
Another copy OF a telegram signed
Hearst" dated March 5. 1917, advis-
ling Carvalho to remove color flags
from the FIRST page III the situation
auiets down" and expressing the be.
lief that use OF the nags probably
helped sell paper"
A copy OF telegram signed Doc
tor" dated March 2. 1917. at Pain
Beach and addressed to Carvalho de-
claring a belief that the notorious Zim-
mcrmann note, showing the German
plot in Mexico. was a fake and a
forgery perpetrated by he depart
ment of justice.
The doctor telegram is one of the
most interesting OF the collecton. In
it Attorney General Gregory was
likened to "a spy fancier" and "a plot
conceiver." taF H'5
"He tGregory) and Burleson are
Houses appointments. and House has
been a corporation lobbyist all his life"
the telegram said. Gregory and Burle-
son are so crooked that, As Alfred
J Henry Lewis used 70 say. one OF them
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-12-11
WAR CROSS FOR HARBoARD.
French Decorate American Commander
And Aides.

Tours. Dec. 10.-Maj.- Gen. James G.
HarbOard. head OF the supply service
of the American EXpeditionary Forces.
and his aides. Capt. r. Norris Will
liams OF Philadelphia. former national
lawn tennis champion. and Capt. Field
ing Robinson, of Norfolk Va, were
decorated with the French war cross
by General Reqichot. of the French
army. today.
General Harboard and his aides re-
ceived decorations for distinguished
service in the second battle of the
Marne where General Harboard COM
mandet the American marines.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-12-11
cxsrnin olamss LudsndorF.
TBy the Associated Press.

Z Vienna, Dec. 9.-Count Czernin, the
former Austro- Hungarian foreign
minister, today discussed his efforts
and those of the Austrian government
to end the war and outlined the prob
lens to be settled before peace can be
secured. He expressed hope for an
agreement among the nations to dis
arm.
Count Czernin declared the Brest-
Litovsk treaty was the work of the
German military leaders and pointed
20 General Ludendorff as the man who
stood between the central powers and
peace on several occasions.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-12-11

PAGE ONE.
TsIeorsphie Nsws:
Women Would Punish Kaiser.
Wilson's Ship Ahead Of Schedule.
ireland Can Have Home Rule.
Christmas Checks for Dependents.
PAGES TWO AND THREE.
Iowa News:
Soil Products Worth Millions.
Influenza Closes Davenport stores.
Gradual Decline in Values.
Corn Club Winner Repeats.
PAGE FOUR.
War News and Comment:
Cooperative Aid for Jobless Soldiers
Ordnance Experts Solve Big Prob
lens.
Fuel Control to Continue.
PAGE FIVE.
Story:
Five Fridays.
PAGE SIX.
Editorials:
Good and Bad Samaritans.
First Catch Your Hare.
Harvest for Insurance Agents.
City News.
PAGES SEVEN. NINE, TEN AND
ELEVEN.
Finish Judging Winners Of Show.
Local Boys in Casualty List.
Report of County Agents Work.
County Food Prices.
General City News.
PAGE TWELVE.
Markets and General:
Corn Trade Irregular.
Oats Lack Independent Strength.
Hogs Sell Higher. -
Cattle Steady to Strong.
Democrats Pass Buck to G. o. Z.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-12-11
Schedule Changed and
President Will Arrive
at 10 a. m. Friday.
STORM DESTROYS
STREET BUNTING
Pavilion Erected on Quay and Presi'
dent Will Receive First Greeting
Observation-Disclosures Description OF
More Elaborate Quarters Provided
For President and Mrs. Wilson in
Paris-To Occur Prineely Mansion.
TBy the Associated Press.]

Brest, Dec. 1.-THE United states
steamer George Washington, with
President Wilson and party on board
changed it's course after leaving the
Azores and will arrive here in advance
of the time announced, according to
naval wireless dispatch today.
The president now is expected 10
reach Brest at 10 o'clock Friday morn
ing instead of at o'clock in the af-
ternoon. He will leave for Paris at I
O'Clock in the afternoon.
A heavy Southwestern blew up dur
ing the night, tearing into RIBBONS
the decorations placed in the city. The
authorities are erecting a pavilion on
quay No. 3, where President Wilson
will first set foot in Frances
The interior. which will be decorated
with flags and flowers. will contain
platform whore the French ministers
will extend their first greetings to the
president.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-12-11
Ing industry under a system of direct

Ing industry under system of direct
federal license.
In its report to the president, made
public last Aug. s at the White House,
the federal trade commission recon-
mended government acquisition and
control Of stockyards, cold storage
plants and warehouses and cattle ana
refrigerator cars in order to destroy a
monopoly which II declared Swift n
TO- Armour g. Co.. Morris & Co.. VIII
son & Co., Inc, and the Cudahy Pack
ing Company exercised not only over
the country's meat industry but other
necessary food supplies.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-12-11
canopic Reaches Boston.

Boston Dec. 1.-THE White Star
Liner Canopic, escorted by reception
boats containing military and naval
authorities and state and city officials.
steamed up .he harbor early today ant
discharged nearly 1,50O soldiers from
overseas.
The soldiers entrained immediately.
for Camp DeVens where they will be
demobilized. For the most part they
are from western states and include
aviation unit, which have been in
training in England.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-12-11
SAVE 1850 FROM WAVES.
Coast Guard Life Savers Rescue Many
in Twelve Montha w

Washington, Dec ll.--Coast guard
life savers rescued 1850 persons from
drowning during the year ending las
June 80, and assisted more than 1000
others on vessels in distress. accord
ing to the annual report of Capt. r.
+. Bertholf. commandant of the coast
guard, made public today. Man. OF
those rescued were from vessels sunk
by German submarines off the Atlantic
coast.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-12-11
Federal Estimates
Show Bumper Corn
And Wheat Crops

Washington. Dec. ii.-Einal esti-
mates of production of the country
principal crops announced today, pS
the department. of agriculture place
the corn crop at 2,0S2,6l 1909 busneis
and the wheat crop at sl1,loo,o'o
bushels.
The total value of the nations prln-
cipal crops This year is estimated al
s2272,412000 compared with Sll,6os'
032. 900 last year. basing their value on
the prices paid to producers Dec. l.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-12-11
WOMEN PLAN PARTY Wonk.
Outline Program for Republican Wem
ans Executive COMMITTEES,

Washington, Dec. l1.-Plans for the
work Of women in the republican par.
~ were discussed here today at con i
ference between viii II. Hays. chair
man. and other members OF the rcpub-
lican national committee. and Mrs. Me-.
dill Mccormick, chairman OF the repub-
lean womcn's national executive com
mittcc. sl
1t was announced that the first work
of the women's committee would be
organization. not only in suffrage
states but in every state In the l(AOn.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-12-11
Fosh Rejeets German Plea.

Paris, Dec. 11.-Marshal Foch has
refused the request Of the German
armistice delegates that they be per.
.mitted to communicate with provinces
west of'the Rhine now being occupied
by the allies. The commander in chief
declared that it was necessary TO main-
tain the blockade OF Germany as pro-
vided by the armistice.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-12-11
Dodae Soldier Attempts Suicide.

Chicago. Dec. 11.-Privatc Joseph
Garlin, G. Company. second infantry,
Camp Dodge. Iowa. is in a hospital here
today with a bullet wound in his hip
which hospital attendants said was
dangerous. He was found unconscious
in hotel room during the night. lying
on the floor with his army revolver be-
side him and one chamber empty. on
a table was a note addressed to the
World in General indicating willing
ress to die and bidding adeu to her
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-12-11
KANSAS CITY CARS STOPPED.

TRANSPORTATION Tied Up 40 Result Of
Strike Of Car Men.
Kansas City, Mo, Dec. 1.-THE
Kansas City street railway system was
completely tied up this morning as Il
result OF strike. Of. car men. In ad-
dition part OF the residence district
was without electric lights.
AT Leayenyorth, Kan, q car strike
also became effective at o'clock,
stopping all city cars and tying up the
interurban lines between LeaveRworth
and Kansas City.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-12-11
PRINCE sALAR AGAIN FREE.
Virtually Imprisoned at erusa 81
Huns For Two Years.
IBy the Associated fress.i


Constantinople, Dec. 1o-Phince Sa-
lar ed Daouleh brother o. the former
shah Of Persia and uncle Of the pres
ent shah, has left Constantinople for
his native country. He has been vir-
tually imprisoned at Brusa, in the in
terror Of Asia Minor, fo- the past two
years. ~
Miss Annie Allen, a missionary from
the United States, has been the only
person permitted to visi; him. Shs
nursed his child thru serious ill.,
ness.
Prince Salar was detained by the Ger
mans while onroute to Switzerland.
They believed him unfayorable to their
designs in Persia after the British sue
cess in Mespotamia. The prince has
made numerous attempts to gain the
Persian throne. 80
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-12-11
HOLD TRANSIT COMPANY HEAD.
Charged With Manslaushtcr In Con-
nection With Rail Wreck.

New York, Dec. 1l.-Timothy s.
Williams. president Of the Brooklyn
Rapid Transit Company. four other
officials of the company and a motor
man were held on charge OF man
slaughter today by Mayor Hylan. who.
acting as a police magistrate, has con-
Quoted an inquiry into a wreck on the
company's lines about month ago
with the loss Of nearly 100 lives.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-12-11
Alleoed plotter, ReIe..ed.

Copenhagen Dec. 11-AAll hnt one 0f
the suspected plotters who were ar-S
rested at the Hotel Bristol on Monday
have been released. The exception was
Herr Sack, a lawyer who Is charged
with having formed a student guard
and furnishing 500 rifles for the meg
involved in the disorders Of last Friday
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-12-11

could lay in bed on top OF the Wool
worth building and the other on the
ground floor and look down and up
forty seven flights Of winding stairs
into each others eyes and understand
each other perfectly
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-12-11
"a p;aeu.a Arm;.+iee Extens;on.

Amsterdam Dec 11-Discussions over
the prolongstian Of the armistice be-
tween the allies and Germany will be-
gin at Treves Dec. IL. according to
the North German Gazette All the
shipping on the Rhine now is under
control of an inter-allied commission.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-12-11
Begin Legal Action Against
Former Ruler German
Empire.
HERR HOHENZOLLERN
EXPECTS TR AL
Refuses to Be interviewed Regarding
Efforts to Prevent War. Saying He
Wishes TO Preserve His Statement
Until Tried by Tribunal-count
Cxernin elamss General ludendorff
s For Blocking Peace Moves.

Faris. Doc. Illegal action against
the former German emperor has been
commenced by an organization OF
lille mothers The demand for
prosecution states that the COM
-manders Of the German army in April,
1916. directed that minor girls be
carried away from their families, that
they were forced into contact with
notorious women and submitted to ILL
treatment.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-12-11
FREED FROM PRISON CAMPS.
Two Iowans Among 1853 Americans
Reaching France From Germany.

Washington Dec. Thames of l6s
enlisted men who have reached France
in good condition after being released
from German prison camps were made
public today.
Included in the list are; Herman r.
Twcn. Schleswig. Iowa. and Harvey A.
E.i!;at, Cna"a. Iowa.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-12-11
po;ncare Joyfully Received.

Paris, Dec. 1o.--At Mulhouse Pres
ident Poincare was given an ovation.
The president was received by the
mayor who expressed JOY that the old
city has been reunited to the mother
land A purse OF TOO, 900 francs DO
mated by popular subscription for re-
construction was handed to President
Poincare. t..
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-12-11
ENFORCED REST
REMEDY FOR FLU

Nvo6lO2 VU0dS0VS AVo VV'O'OO"sS sJ0Oo
lie Assemblies Means Taken To
Force Public to Take More slssp-
Ban Not Regarded az Quarantine.
Chicago, Dec. 11.-Forcing people to
take more sleep and rest by closing
theaters and forbiddinz other public
assemblies was one of Chicagos chief
remedies for the influenza, according
to City Health Commissioner Robert
son before the American Public Health
Association today. The ban was not
regarded as \ quarantine, he said.
The subject of restriction on gather
ings has been under discussion OF the
association. Dr.. Royal E. Copeland,
New York City's health commissioner.
did not favor the closing Of schools
and theaters, because he said the
people endured the subway for so long
no pub1fc gatherings had any terrors
for them. And besides one-sixth OF the
population, the school children. were
under control Of health officers con-
tinually.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-12-11
BRAZILIAN Shin, HeIea.ed.

Rio Janeiro, Dec. 10.-The British
has notified Brazil that there
Is no further Iced Of Brazilian war
ships for pa.rolling European waters.
The Vessels therefore nave been ord
cred home.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-12-11
c,vne. "a Peace Conference,

London. Dec. TO- - John Robert
Clynes, former food controller for
Great Britain. Will be one OF the Brit
lsh representatives at the peace con-
ference. according to an announce
ment made today.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-12-11
hs,.i.r. Form Peoples Council.

1900 I BY lHe AsspcIateu Fress'I
Darmstadt, Hesse. Dec. 10.-The
Hessian workmen. peasants and SOL
dicrs council has been dissolved and
viii be replaced by the peoples coun-
ell for the republic Of Hesse."
This council will include representa-
tives OF all classes Of the people not
socialists alone.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-12-11
shjp contr.ot, c,neeIed.

Washington. Dec. INSTRUMENTATION
Of all outstanding contracts for con-
struction Of wooden ships where the
builders have not spent more than
5000 900 on A ship has been deter
mined on by The shipping board.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-12-11
krupp Works in Peace Industry.

Amsterdam, Dec. 1.-THE directors
Of the Krupp munition works have an
nounced their intention to transform
the factory into work for peace ma
ter.als. according to the Cologne
Gazette. ts
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-12-11
Austr.ii. Frs Frsm AF,u.s Z

Melbourne Dec. lo.--Pruspects
keeping Australia free from inhuens(
are hopeful. No cases have appear
outside the quarantine station. whs1
many Anzacs are QuarAntined. II
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-12-11
WALKER DEFEATS HAYES.

IIIineis Man Elected President Of the
United Mine Workers.
Springfield. ILL.,. Dec. 11.-Early un-
official returns from yesterdays cleo
tions indicate that John H. Walker, of
Danville, has defeated Frank H. Hayes
for the presidency Of the United Mine
workers OF America, according to
Frank Harrington, who received results
at his office here today.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-12-11
New Peruvian Amba .aador Come.

Lima, Peru, Dec. l0.--Dr. Francisco
Tudela. former Peruvian foreign min
lister, sailed today for Washington to
assume his post as first Peruvian am.
bassador to the United States.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-12-11

It Is estimated that there are nearly
10000 aboriginal Australians living In a
wild state In the undeveloped areal npf
that continent. .ss ~
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-12-11
MAY RESTORE SPECIAL cARs.
Passenger Trains Soon May omsr Al
Pre- War Comfcrta I

Washington, Dec. l1.-Restoration ce
observation cars, club cars, and other
forms Of special service taken 06
passenger trains during the war wcre(
discussed to day at a conference n
regional passenger committees With
Garrett Fort. passenger traffic directol
for the railroad administration. Plant
also were made for limited travciin
service advertising. sgs
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-12-11
covernment supervjeier Erd,e

Washington, Dec. 11.-Governn9aS
supervision over the steel industry ~
steel price fixing will end Dec. 81.
war industries board 30 annonncedS H.
Gay after conference with spokeGfE
Of the industry. i, y
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-12-11
M;Il;oo influenza Victims.

Amsterdam. Dec. 10. via Montreal
II is officially intimated that there are
100000 cases Of influenza in the
Dutch East Indcs.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-12-11

Thompson to Trade co~sWieq
Washington. Dec. II. HSl9teM
Thompson. of--Colorado,. assistant nts
torney general, was nominA1eA
President Wilson TO be a ipetn11
the federal trade commisston.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-12-11

Psruvians Fleeing Child.
Lima, Peru, Dee. 10.-A Peruvian
steamer has arrived It Nollcndo, with
400 Peruvian citizens who had been
liylng 8ir <tilsr u N
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-12-11

federation has sent out the following
notice:
"In view Of the coming OF President
Wilson and To answer undetermined in
trlgues directed against him and his
conception OF n peoples peace, the
federal committee organizing the labor
manifestation on the day OF hN ar
rival wishes TO associate itself with
provisional labor examinations, 1t
asks them TO adopt resolutions to be
forwarded to President wilson thru
the American emns.ssy, This double
manifestation on the part Of the labor
crs will give President W.lson needed
help 70 bring abou, tho triumph Of his
concept on of peoples peace"
Wilson Understands British Demands.
London, Dec. I'.--As n result or in
formal conversations regarding Presi-
dent Wilson'S freedom of the seas pro-
posals the British government now Is
in possession OF concrete suggestions
which are more understandable than
the free seas" clause in Mr.. wilson's
fourteen points" according to the Ex-
press.
President Wilson. the newspaper
says, has information showing de-
fnitcly that Great Britain can not
surrender the right OF search. the con-
traband law and the right to enforce
b!ockades. Itsis understood that Mr.
Wilson'S proposals do not include the
abandonment of any OF these rights
and that they are generally in no wise
an;agonistic to British interests. as
has been supposed.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1918-01-18

During the past few months the
number Of cars in use has grown rap
idly; there are more garages. and a
good volume of orders has been placed.
There are now licensed in the colony
125 motorcars and 11S motorcycles,
compared with 105 cars and 81 motor
cycles in December, 1916. A canvass
Of the dealers and garages indicates
that between 25 and 80 new cars have
been ordered. all from the United
States. Most of them are popular
priced machines, but there is an in
.creasing demand for the higher-grade
ones. An order for II placed by one
garage included five of high grade. In
spite of excessive freight rates, the
demand promises to continue for
some time, although the market may
easily be overstocked.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1918-01-18

ways. If the ground turns up lumpy
the large clods can be crushed by the
harrow better while damp than when
dry.
When much trash has been plowed
under the soil dries very quickly, be-
cause the refuse underneath holds up
the soil and makes air holes and pits.
The harrow will adjust the soil and
arrange the trash much more satisfac-
torily by using it as soon as possible
after blowing. 1t retards evapoi 1tion,
and the little pits and holes win also
fill quicker and easier.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1918-01-18
Messengers of Death.

There are about 200 separate and
distinct kinds of shells fired from Ger
man guns, and each end every one Of
them has been given at least one nick
name by the Tommies, according to
London Tit-Bits. Some of them have
been given several.
The biggest kind of high explosive,
shells, for instance, are known in
differently as "T)irty Dicks" "Jae1
Johnsons,v Goal Boxes" "Flower
Pots" "Crumps," "Black Peters" or
"Whistling Willies"
The smaller kind are @Blaek Ma
rias' or ''Woolly Bears, according to.
whether the smoke they emit when
bursting is black, or white with yell
lowish tinge.
High explosive shrapnel and trench
mortar shells are respectively "whizz-
bangs" and ''pip-sQueaks,H from their
habit Of giving only those warnings OF
their approach. "Archibalds" are anti
aircraft shells. Ordinary shrapnel
projectiles are Little Willies."