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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-07-27
THE SINISTER ALWAYS THERE.
IcorIncil BLUFFS Nonpairel. y

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No profession is free from Its black
sheep even the ministry. Medical
practitioners have their quacks. Bank
ers have their shylocks. And so the
legal fraternity contains shysters.
The government Mt Washington Is
just now concerned about these shy
ster lawyers in the capital city-apd
their brethren turnout the country.
Harold Rnutson. n Minnesota con-
gresham, says that one OF the things
that the friends OF our soldiers will
have to guard against is the attempts
of firms of lawyers to profit in the
collection from the government OF back
pay, insurance money and allotments.
Cases have already arisen where
Washington attorneys have found ac-
cess to official records and endeavored
to exact fees for services in obtain
ing what is guaranteed the soldiers and
his Relatives by law. fie
KnutsoIi calls attention to case In
yolring the collection OF hack pay due
n soldier at the time ne was killed In
France. The mans relatives were
written K, and urged, to put the claim
In the hands OF a Washington law
firm. t.,,t..ss ~
As q matter of fact laws have been.
passed prohibiting fees above n very
nominal amount. for prosecuting cases
before the bureau OF war risk insur-
ance, but in the collection Of back pay
no such ltnitatior exists. In the case
cited by Mr. Knutson 20 per cent was
suggested as a fec. I.
II is clear that drastic action must
be taken by cont,ress looking to a
complete curbing OF shyster practices
in this ct,nnectlop. We will have soon
three or four million men in the serv-
ice. More than 30 per cent ARE In
sured thru the government. The cas-
uaities rnay be numerous. And the
more numerous they are the greater
will be the harvest Of the shyster
lawyer Il he is permitted to collect a
20 per CONT co1An,ission from the rela-:
tiyes who are the beneficiaries Of IN
jured or deceased soldiers.
Real lawyers-n who are real
|men-ar cooperating with the gov
eminent in an effort to stamp out this
form OF graft. 1t is only graft when
a man III the guise of a lawyer takes
90 per cent or any other per cent Of
the fund which goes to the benefciar-
les OF a soldier who has given his life
in the s,srvice of his country
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-07-27
RAINcoArs.
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ICedar Rapids Republican,

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It is hard to realize that there arc
alleged Americans who have sought
to enrich Themselves ny robbtng the
United States government in raincoat
contracts they hifpe done 1t In
many other things. The other day
seventeen werc arrested and the net
has not yet been drawn around all OF
them. They were an organized gans
to steal and, they probably got millions
before they We're apprehended. Con-
tractors, political go-betweens. In
spectors and even army officers are
implicated.
onh Of the ways fnS.which they stole
from the government was to supply
the army, with inferior goods. with
soods that were worthless for protec-
zion: In other words. In order that
they might place few more dollars
IN their pockets they were willing to
sacrifice the lives of the men who
are fighting for $50 a month and fof
humanity, by exposing them to the
wet and inclement seasons in irnpror-
er and Worthless coats.,
A few months ago we had sitniIaY
Exposures IN cdnnection with men who
were cutting Up the Khaki cloth and
making 1t into suits. a gang on the
inside stole millions OF dollars worth
Of the cloth Before they were detected
and then they were detected BEGAN
one, member squealed because he WAC
not getting his share OF the thests
We heard great deal about it for i
while and then the whole matter was
dropped.
Are we to have a repetition OF such
performance? Why are not somc OF
these guilty men pursued to the bite,
end? II they can get away with IL
others will be tempted to 20 into that
sort OF profiteering.
A man who will endager the lives
OF. soldiers by furnishing them witt,
Improper protection deservestt ito be
shot He is worse than the man who
gives away military secret He
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-07-27
Map Soissons
SIC eed Scissors

, The fact that scissors lis great
railroad center. that from 1t run great
arteries OF transportation. makes 1t OF
great military Importance to both the
allies and the Germans These rail-
roads are useful in an advance in any
general direction toward Paris.
The double track railroad from Laon
linking UP with the entire system OF
transportation behind the German
lines. runs into soissons and there con-
meets with similar lines running west
to CompeiIsne. southwest to Creepy, and
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-07-27
IOWA OPINION AND, NOTES.

H. ia
There is a difference. The phono-
ograph that has for It's one record
Star Spangled Banner" Is not as pa
triotic as the knitter who manufac-
lures some article of wear for some
American who is pushing the real
thing In Star Spangled Banner in
new territory states tsne Cedar Rap
Ids Gazette.
1t Is really strong" remarks the
Waterloo Courier but the conGnittee
on resolutions Mt the democratic state
convention seems to have overlooked
one subject for viewing with alarm"
They made no reference to the recent
visit to Cedar Falls of well known
non partisan Judge of the Iowa Gu
preme court
This is no time for Hearstism in
New York. And 1t is no time either,
for flirting with Hc.lrstism In WASH
ington," says the Sioux City journal.
The Perry Chief observes that "A
few months ago there were thousands
of Americans who were afraid they
would have togo to war That was
before they aWoke 10 realization Of
what the war meant. Now the only
fear they have is that they viii not
get over in time to take part in
the lighting
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-07-27

another line running southeast to
Rheims. 1t is this line that is OF such
vital Importance In the present opera
ton. The road runs from Soissons TO
Bozoches. thence southwest along the
ourcq, midway between the Aisne and
the Marine. A single track railroad
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-07-27

branching or 1t Nanteuii- Notre Dame
runs due south to Chateau Thtefry. A
few miles east OF Bozoches. at Fismes.
another single track railroad runs
southeast to Sacy. There is stfll an
other little line branching or from this
last road. which runs down to the
Marine at Verneuil.
Effects Entire Salient.
All Of these roads run out Of Sois-
sons. Control OF the town or the
Mountain OF Paris means control of the
rail transport in the entire Marine SAL
lent. 1t 10 significant that General Man.
curry, AFTER turning Won Kluck's flank
in the first battle Of the Marine, fol-
lowed up the retreating Germans until
they reached the Aisne at Scissors
There they made n stand, but by taking
the Mountain of Paris Manoury was
able to force the enemy out OF SoisJ
sons and prevent them from taking the
place.
During the long months and years
that followed, the Germans mate re-
peated efforts to reach Soissons. but
were unable to do 90. Lying on the
south side OF the river. Soissons can
not be held easily in tho face Of at.
tacks from the south, since the de.
tenders are always in danger OF hav.
ing their retreat cut OF by the destruc-
ton OF bridges.
With their guns on high ground
within mile or two Of Scissors. the
F'ranco-American forces can esstlv
command the vital rail connections OF
the whole Marine salient. And 30 ling
as they hold these positions any Id.
vance toward Paris in the future must
start fully twenty-five or thirty miles
farther back than was possible before
the allied counter offensive began.
You can remove the sFaas stains
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-07-27

ought to be shot and II a few of them
We're shot there would be fewer such
performances. What Is the pull OF
these thieves that they seem to have
their cases dropped SO easily? Who
are the ge,-betweerls? \
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-07-27

Turn the broom often while sweep
ing. The constant strokes with the
same side of the broom soon wear it
to one-sided point and satisfactory
sweeping is impossible.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-07-27

Xou can remove the sFaas stains
from your white clothing ~ immers-
Ing stained portion In alcohol and then
washing it in soap and water.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-07-27

Cheering the boys as they go is the
easiest thing we do-unless II is to
neglect our responsibilities to them and
theirs after they've gone.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-07-27

Despite Mr., Burleson's profuse prom
ises the wish that Mr.. Burleson were
a much bigger man obtrudes itself.
The Washington herald., 1918-06-20
TARDIEU AS CO-ORDINATOR.
Clemenceau Suggests Franco
American Secretary of Affairs

Paris, June 1s.-To bring about
maximum efficiency in the war CO.
operation between the United States
and France, Premier Clemanceau,
yesterday recommended to Presi-
dert Poincare the creation of a
Secretary of Franco-American AZ
fairs" naming as the most capable
man for such q position Andre
Tardieu, who NJ Clemenceau, argues,
should have authority to coordinate
the work of military preparedness
in the United States with the ex-
ecution of the work in France, sup
ply all needs Of the American
forces in France, as well as the
French needs in the United States,
The premier declares that such a
secretaryship is an ebsolute necessity,
because Of the increased arrivals of
American forces, "and the continuous
increase expected within the next few
months" NJ Tardieu, under the pre-
mier's plan, would spend most of his
time in France. with frequent visits
to the United States.
The Washington herald., 1918-06-20
HOME LIGHTS
MAY BE HALVED
AS WAR SAVING

A fifty-per cent curtaiIment of gas
and electricity in the home is being
considered as fuel conservation
measure by the United States Fuel
Administration.
This contemplated order will apply
as well to al interior lighting. espe-
cially to notels, elaborate apartment
houses, stores. restaurants. cafes,
theaters and other places of amuse-
ment.
All unnecessary exterior, lighting
such as theater and other display ad-
vertIsing signs. now permitted with
restrictions, Will be banned absolute
ly as a matter of course.
In the discussion of the new order
so far II has been suggested that the
lighting .curtailment be effective only
in congested areas. where there is a
shortage, or threatened shortage, OF
power for war manufacturing pur-
poses.
Sentiment is trong. however, tor
making its application universal
throughout the United States. not
only as q local measure. but as a ma
tional means OF fuel conservation, and
an increasingly necessary frugality IN
the use, of one of the requisites OF
war.
The method Of enforcing such an
order and the means Of protecting the
light and power companies from any
los of revenue have not yet been
worked out definitely, but It is indi-
Gated that the reduction viii be made
on the basis OF the average OF the
consumers bills for some period prior
to the order
The Washington herald., 1918-06-20
DRY LAW WOULD CUT
SHIP OUTPUT Lobby
Foreigners Need Light Drinks, He Says-Pros
and Cons Presented by Advocates Senate
Committee to Meet Today and Report to
Upper House After Voting on Amendment

fore the Senate committee was the
most significant yet held. William j.
Bryan appeared for prohibition, Sen
ator Phelan, of California, filed a
brief in the interest of the States
wine-growers, and Representative
Randall, also of California, spoke I'm
behalf Of fiat prohibition. Joseph
Proebstle and Joseph Dehon, appear
ing for hte American Federation Of
Labor, were against prohibition, and
Miss Anna A. Gordon and Mrs. Ellis
AslIby Yost, of the Women's Chris
tan Temperance Union, spoke for the
Jones amendment. e.
i, Bryan Appears.
Mr.. Bryan. who followed Mr..
Colby, denied that wartime EN-
cheney would be impaired by prohi-
billion; on the contrary would be in
creased. Brewers and wine-makers
should be closed up. he suggested. by
cutting down their business first to
75 per cent. then to so per cent, and
through Is per cent to nothing
l The Seinate Committee will hold
its meeting this morning and ex-
poets to reach a vote. II that is ac-
complished, Senator Smith will re-
port the results to the floor, but no
action upon any amendment would
probably be taken until next week.
The Washington herald., 1918-06-20
Crown Prince Fails to Take
Rheims in Bloody
Attack. e.
HEIR S ERROR Is COSTLY
Austria's S Filth Day Often
sixe Nets Enemy No
Real Gains.

Rheims, the shell-battered cath
edral city, was the objective of
series OF vicious infantry thrusts
launched by the Germans, con-
trary to their custom governing
major assaults at night time. The
attempt to crush the Franco-Brit-
ish defense of the famous town in
a strong, well-prepared, semicir-
cular embracing movement" col
lapsed utterly with the heaviest
Teuton losses.
Seldom in this war has a large
scale attack been met and defeat
ed so promptly and so well. Three
picked divisions attacked the an
cient city on a front of some hf-
teen miles.
Princes Costly Error.
At only one point, east Of Rheims.
were they able to make any inroads
into the French lines, and there tiny
were quickly thrown out by energetic
counter thrusts. II was not a drive in
the accepted sense Of that term, but IL
might well have developed into ons,
had not the Allies presented such
brilliant defense.
The Berlin day report, speaking OF
fire attacks on Rheims, claimed ffty
prisoners. The night bulletin had
nothing to report II was one OF
she most costly experiments the Crown
Prince has made this year.
Italy Holds Firmly.
On rne Italian front. the nth day
OF the Hungarian offense
( brought no gains OF great conse-
Quence to the enemy. and generally
frightened things for the Italians
and their allies. Tuesday night. the
situation looked a bit precarious:
the Austrians had admittedly add ed
to their gains at Montello and TO the
southwark. around Capo Sne. Yes
terday's lighting was, Therefore,
watched with a note of anxiety. But
again the defense surpassed eNpec-
tations; the Austrians were held in
check practically al lalong the line.
/ The Italians and their Comrades in
arms brought the total Of Austrian
prisoners up 70 nearly 10000
NIenna's Mild CIaIm.-s
All that Vienna coufd ufic.slIv
claim was the crossing Of the Fos-
setta Canal by Borevic's left win.
and the repulse OF violent" Italian
attacks along the Piave's middle
course, on both sides OF the Oderzo-
( TreViso rail.
The crossing OF the FosseIia
: Canal adds somewhat to the ou;-
( Ranking menace to the Italian
Piave line. but unless it can be sus-
! tained by much stronger forces
! than are operating in this sector
now. and unless much greater pro-
I -
mains secure, and the Austrian ad-
vance. at this snairs pace, can onlv
serve the Italian object to make
( the invader exhaust himself with
out gaining really strategic advan-
tages.
The Washington herald., 1918-06-20
THOUSANDS YEOWOMEN
NEEDED FOR u. S. NAVY
Release of Men for Sea Service
Cause of Unlimited Demand

Thousands of yeowomen are
needed by the United States Navy
to release men for war duty at sea.
1t was learned at the Navy Depart
ment last night that there is Writ
ually no limit on the number of wo-
men the navy can use. but that there
Use great difficulty recruiting them
The obstacle to the recruiting
campaign. which is confined to To-
cal canvassing. is the salary scale.
The salaries are $79 a month for a
yeawoman third class, $S5 second
class, see first class, 3115 chief, with
an allowance of $50 on enrolment
for uniform.
The Navy Department has ordered
that no shore job for a sea fighter
shall continue more than six months
and the resultant shifting of men
presents a large problem.
Instead of the uniforms proving
an attraction itself. 1t has been a
deterrent. not because of any fem
mime dislike Of uniform, but be-
cause the $50 allowance will not pay
for the uniforms required.
The Washington herald., 1918-06-20

Prohibition will cut down the out
put of American shipyards Is per
cent, so Bainbridge Cobb. of the Ship
ping Board, told the Senate Agricul-
tural Committee yesterday, in plead
ing with the committee not to re-
port on the Jones amendment favor
ably.
Nearly $4,000 men are In thes hip
yards, and many Of them are Of for
eign birth or extraction" he said.
''To rent old habits and take away
the beer they regard as food, will
disturb their efficiency. This is a
time for ships. The cry of the world
is not for teetotallers. but for fighst-
ers." .-.. -. .s-.s
Mr.. CoIby's statement to the COM
mittee was followed by visit to the
White House by Senator Smith, of
South Carolina, acting chairman of
the committee. The Senator was reti-
cent afterwards, but 1t was learned
that the President is still much op-
posed to the Jones or any other
amendment as a rider to an appro-
priation bill
Committee members said tonight
that the Jones amendment would un-
doubtedly be reported favorably at a
meeting to be held today
The hearing yesterday morning be-
The Washington herald., 1918-06-20
Envoy Cables Report Of
Sacking American Hos
pital in Persia
ACTION TO BE PROMPT
Moslem Nation to Be En-
emy if Proof Is
Adduced.

Pending official confirmation of
the sacking of the American hos
pital at Tabriz, Persia, and the
seizure of the American and Brit
ish consulates by Turkish troops,
no action looking to a declaration
of war on Turkey by the United
states will be taken.
The various government depart
ments which will take the first
steps in protecting the interests
of the United States in the event
Of a war declaration are, however,
preparing to act at a moments
notice. For months, the War
Trade Board has been preparing
lists of traders of the nations at
war with the allies, and in the
event of a declaration of war by
the United States, it would be a
matter of only a few hours before
the Turkish firms now permitted
to trade with American agencies
would be cut off.
Machinery Ready.
The amount OF property held in this
country is not great. according to the
officials Of the office of the custodian
Of alien property However, excellent
and late information Of such property
is aavilable. and steps would be taken
quickly to place il in safe hands. The
machinery Of the Department OF JUS
fiCa il oISn 20
proclamation of the President. rela-
tive to the registration OF Turkish
| citizens in this country.
Up to a late hour the only informa-
tion received by the State Department
! relative to the reported outrage al
Tabriz. was a brief repor from John
Lawrence Caldwell. OF Kansas. minis
ter OF the United States at Teheran
! Persia He stated that at Is re.
ported that Turkish troops have
sacked the American hospital.
Steps to Verify.
State Department officials pointed
out that the report from Mr.. Cald-
well was not conclusive proof OF
the truth OF the alleged outrage.
/ Mr.. Caldwell. il is said. will at ONCE
! take steps to verify the report
I which he forwarded.
Pending the receipt OF further
! verification from Mr.. Caldwell, no
! action can be taken by the state
! Department.
| The report caused general COM
ment among Senators and Repre-
sentatives, particularly the group
which urged a declaration of war
| against Bulgaria and Turkey at the
time war was declared upon Aus
! tria.
Ii is recognized by all. however.
| that additional information is es-
! sential before the United States Of
! hcials can act.
The Washington herald., 1918-06-20
HUN ATTACK ON RHEIMS REPULSED:
AUSTRIA Is Held FIRMLY BY ITALY:
U.S. TO DECLARE WAR ON TURKEY?
Tardeu Analyses
COmpiegne Fiasco
OF German Horde

Andre Tardieu, French High
Commissioner to the Cnitcd
States, now in Paris, elaborates
his statement cabled Tuesday,
showing the failure of the
German drive against Com
piegne, In which the enemy
losses were more than 5000
men for the twenty divisions
engaged. a fact NJ. Tardieu
cited as making the attempt a
most costly one. In addition he
cabled yesterday further ele-
ments In the analysis Of what
he regards as one of the most
costly fiascos of the war:
i. Paris was the object of
the German attack. Orders
provided for the occupation Of
Compiegne.
"2 On certain reconquered
sectors 800 TO 600 dead Germans
on a regimentsl front were
counted.
3. According to papers seiz-
ed on prisoners, units of infan-
try suffered losses of 40 to IS
per cent.
q. The best German troops.
guards and chasseurs divisions
were engaged under the best
general, Won Hutties.
"A new attack is certain.
We are ready"
The Washington herald., 1918-06-20
PICKED .. S.
TROOPS SOON
TOBEINITALY
Gen, Pershing Sends Regi-
.nents with Foch's
Approval.
WEST FRONT IS SAFE
Allied Offensive on Ex-
tremes of Lines Is
Predicted.
WEST FRONT IS SAFE

American troops win be marched in
review before Italy's leaders within
a very short time. The contingent
will be made up Of picked regiments.
brigaded under the personal direction
of Gen. Pershing. who has selected
the men after consultation with Gen.
Foch and British leaders.
The sending. Of American soldiers
20 the Italian front is generally con-
sidered here as indicating that for the
present Gen. Foch has ample reserves
in France to meet any German Of
fensive. Military leaders have de-
clined to state the exact strength OF
Gen. Foch's reserves, but they say
a general In command Of operations
on a front Of the extent of that held
by Gen. Foch must needs have at
least 10000 men in reserve: it is the
part Of wisdom to have $4,000 in re-
serve II possible.
Move Is Significant.
In view Of the failure of the Ger
man offensive to achieve decisive re-
suits. and the growing belief that the
enemy's power Is now rapidly declin-
ing. the news that the American SOL
diers are bound efor Italy is highly
significant of the military situation
on the Western front.
In military circles here. there Is no
hint that American forces are expected
to play a major part in the operations
on the Italian front Their chief pur-
pose is to show the Italian armies
and the Austrians that American
forces are now on every front and
that the United States is determined
| to give aid at every point and in sup
port OF every ally. The fact tina,
American ambulances and a squadron
Of American airmen have gone TO The
italian front clearly indicate hat the
American forces will re given a sec.
tor Of the battle line. The general
belief here IL that the Americans will
be placed in the mountain region.
Allied Offensive Predicted.
1t has been known for some time
that the Italian public has been eager.
ly urging an offensive by the allies
on the Italian front. II would not be
surprising II the Americans arrived
in time to join in 'tae 7sction, Military
experts here say that such an offen'
sive cannot take place until the Aus
trian offensive has reached the mo
ment of complete exhaustion"
In this connection, II is CROWN!
more and more evident that an allied
offensive on q wide scale will be un
dertaken. The offensive may be as
| sumed in France, on some sectors
but the chief operations will be under,
taken in the east.
1t Is believed that the Germans car
be dealt heavy blows II the allie
can assume the attack on the eN'
tremes of the European battle lines.
The Washington herald., 1918-06-20
Official Reports
From, War Fronts
BRITISH.

London, June 1s.-Heavy fighting
RACES on the Piave. the War Once an
nounced tonight. The Austrians mace
no further progress. Austrian bridges
have been destroyed by the food from
the swollen river.
Twenty German machines were
brought down by British fiiers today.
Nineteen tons OF bombs were dropped
on various targets in and behind tn.
German lines. Eight British machines
are missing.
Field Marshal Haig in his night re-
port tells of q successful British raid
northeast Of Bethune, and OF the re-
pulse Of a German raid east OF He
buterne.
2 The German artillery. he says. has
been somewhat more active" in the
Albert sector and at Locre and Dicke-
busch Lake CFIanders).