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The Glenwood post., 1918-12-21
Sheriff Starts Investigation
to Learn What Became of
Eccentric Ranchman
TWO ARRESTS MADE

What has become of John Bruess,
the retired ranchman of the Silt sec
tion, who disappeared mysteriously
about November IL and has not been
seen by Glenwood or New Castle
friends since that time? Has the man
been murdered or has he quietly left
the country to take up his abode in
some other section, or did he in fit
quented spot and there perish in the
cold?
These are questions the officers of
Garfield county are anxious to have an
swered, and the county commissioners
at their last meeting took steps to fer
ret out the matter. At the last session
of the county commissioners they of
fered a reward of $500, which may be
used, $3.50 for the recovery of the
body, if murdered, and $3.50 for the
apprehension and conviction OF the
murderer
Sheriff Fravert has been investigat
ing the matter for some time and a few
days ago he went to Harvey Gap and
placed under arrest two young Italians,
James Bozetta and Angelo Rappasardi,
against whom suspicion has been di-
rected for some time. 1t is believed by
some that these young men would have
motive in putting Bruess out of the
way, that motive being purely financial.
Bruess was thought to have consider
able money, and it was not known
whether he kept it in his house, on his
person or in the bank. 1t has been re-
ported to the sheriff that the young
men under arrest, one night about the
time Bruess disappeared, were seen to
leave their home about ten O'Clock and
travel toward the river. They we're
heard returning to their home about
three O'Clock the next morning. There
might or might not be some signifi-
canoe to this report, but the young
men say they can explain their where
abouts, when the proper time comes.
Bruess had made arrangements to
sell his hogs, and was to have delivered
them the next day after he was in
Glenwood executing some legal papers,
but the next day when the buyer went
to his ranch, Bruess was nowhere to be
found, and the hogs had not been fed.
His bank account has not been dis
turbed, but Bruess and the bed he
slept in are missing.
Did the missing man return from
Glcnwood late the night he intended
to return. Was his return anticipated
and was he TrIdered in his ranch
house and both his body nnd his bed
thrown mt. the Grand river or wre
they buried sol ewhere on the ranch or
in sume nearby gal6h?
These are ,n,s:ions that the officers
have set out to answer, and to this end
they will investigate every clue that
presents itself, in the hope that they
may be able to finally unravel the
mystery. The young men under sus-
picion are still in the county Jail, AMI
what the next move will be depends
on District Attorney Delaney, who will
decide, after he weighs all the circum-
stances.
The Glenwood post., 1918-12-21
RECUPERATION HOSPITAL
THANKS LOCAL CHAPTER

The following most interesting letter
has been received by the local Red
Cross chapter in acknowledgement Of
their efforts to relieve the suffering at
General Hospital No. 81 at Denver:
Dee. II, 1918.
Mrs. Ada Rittmayer,
Secy. Garfield Co. Chapter A. R. c.,
Glenwood Springs, Colo.
Dear Mrs. Rittmayer:
The two barrels of preserved fruit
arrived in good condition, and were
taken to the hospital, where the dieti-
tian fell upon them with delight, and
Immediately issued fruit for all the
men from overseas, who were wild for
it. The reason we have not acknowl-
edged them, is that my stenographsf
and l., as we'll as most Of the commit
tee, have either had the influenza or
been i'll and our office work Just had to
go, as there has been no one to do Il.
(Here follows the list Of goods sent
on December 3 and l0)
Will you please express to the ladies
Of Glenwood Springs our gratitude foe
all they are doing to help us in making
the sick soldiers contented and please
be sure that the men appreciate it.
ISABEL HERRINGTON,
Executive Chairman, q. 9. 4.
General Hospital, Denver, Cola,
The Glenwood post., 1918-12-21

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The Glenwood post., 1918-12-21
Mrn Dee Weidenhnmmer returned tn.

Mrs. Dee Weidenhammer returned the
first Of the week from McGregor,
where she had been visiting her parents.
She was accompanied by her sister.
Mrs. Elizabeth Lobb, who expects to
spend the winter in Glenwood with
Mrs. Weidenhammer.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-09-12
McADOO MAY QUIT TREASURY
John Shelton Williams to Get Post
Rail Duties Take All Time.

Washington, Sept. 12.-William G.
McAdoo is expected to step out OF the
office Of secretary Of the treasury and
John Shelton Williams is expected to
step into the cabinet office thus va
Gated.
There has been no announcement OF
the projected change officially or other
wise. but the men who are in d posi-
ton To know whisper that this first
shift in the war cabinet will come with
the new Liberty Loan.
The business Of the railroads has de-
veloped to such magnitude and calls
for such attention by the director gen
eral that it is deemed more than any
man can do adequately to fill both great
offices.
Reports current in Washington that
Secretary Of War n. D. Baker would
remain permanently in France to di-
rect operations as civilian head OF the
army brought a statement from Bene-
dict Crowell. acting secretary of war,
today that Mr.. Baker will return to this
country and resume his duties as war
secretary upon completion OF survey
Of the fronts where American troops
are stationed. Mr.. Crowell also de-
MED a report that there is any thought
of replacing General J. J. Pershing as
comma nding officer of the American
overseas forces, as intimated in a dis
patch from Europe.
Just brief line from Lord North
cliffe's paper limiting at shift in the
British army command and perhaps in
the American, has caused broad specu-
lation here.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-09-12

6 white. lso@i.S5 sample white, $50;
No. 2 yellow. 1888; No. yellow 1850
1871: No. yellow, l.5sGl.5S; No
yellow, l.io@l.iS; No, 9 yellow, lao
sample yellow. l,25@l.S4. No, mixed
L5s; No mixed, i.43; sample mixed
l.959l.35.
oats-No. = white, $685.; stand
ard, 6Ss. as9; No. 3 white. SS1s; MOI
white, 6Sh; sample yellow, ssR.
!. Bngley-No. .. los,
R<e-No. ?, 1866.
MILWAUKEE CASH GRAIN.
milwaukee. Sept Il.
Wheat-Fiwn.
Cor-Ea-s sr; No, yellow, 1853; No,
3 yellow, l.5S: No. yellow, l,5e.
Oats--Ffrn: No, white, 6sG6sts {;
No. white, ssls a6s No. white, 20;
standard, 7Oia.
Rarley--One cent lower; No 8, l.ol
9l02.
Rye al cent lower; No. /. 1861 :;
No. ., l66; no. ), l.57016i; No. 1,
l55
KANSAS CITY CASH GRAIN.
Kansas City Sept. -.
W-heat-No. hard, ?.1Sh; No. >
hard, 2,l6: No, hard, 2,12; No. :
red, 2.lS.
corn-No. : white. l.sl: No. yell
low, l.7s.
oats-No. white. 7oT 7ois; No. 4
white, sax aS9t2: No. ) mixed, 50.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-09-12
TRADE SLOW WITH VALUES At
ABOUT WEDNESDAYS LEVEL.
BUTCHER CLASSES SHOW
MODERATE LOSSES
Native Steers Of Quality Strong, Others
Steady-Fat Lambs Strong to Higher
sheep Steady-Review OF Market
conditions-current Quotations at
Stock Centers.

Chicago. Sept. l:.-HoEs failed TO
keep up their daily gains today. Trade
was slow at about yesterdays levels.
with lights continuing to top the mar
ket and selling UP to SCOTS. Butcher
grades failed to maintain their top OF
Wednesday
A total Of s., 900 hogs at eleven mar
kets Wednesday showed 5000 decrease
compared with a week ago. 5000 IN
crease compared with a year ago and
:, 900 decrease compared with two years
ago.
Chicago had 500 less than a week
ago, $500 less than a year ago and
1880 less than two years ago. The
four Missouri river markets had 3.'eo
less than a week ago. l4.5oo more than
a year ago and IL 900 more than two
years ago.
Combined receipts at the eleven
markets first half Of this week were
-, 900 smaller than a week ago. 47,0oo
larger than a year ago and $4,000
smaller than two years ago. Chicago
first half OF this week received 1000
less than a week ago and 3.4oo less
than a year age and $1,000 less than
two years ago.
Cattle.
Native cattle Of class and western
steers were strong today. Other classes
were about steady.
Receipts Wednesday were much
smaller than generally expected at
5000. and included 500 to packers from
other markets and around 5000 west
ern rangers. Offerings were 1000
short Of last Wednesday and about the
same number less than a year ago.
Arrivals the first half of the week tot
aled 5000. about as many as same
period last week and 5000 more than
corresponding time a year ago.
Six outside western markets had
around $500 more than a week ago and
90 900 more than year ago. lnclud-
ing Chicago. the seven western mar
kets had $4,000. or 1000 less than a
week ago and $4,000 more than CORE
spending Wednesday year ago.
Combined arrivals thus far this week
totaled e54 900. or 1000 more than
same period last week and $4,000 more
than corresponding three days AZ year
ago.
Sheep.
Fat lambs were in favor in the sheep
division and were strong to light.
Matured sheep were steady.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-09-12

z Isl ID u. /.
isrtttee that the theatrical producera
were endeavorins TO send hfty Actors
. meath 10 France and maintain 30
there at all times to provide amuse-
ment for the American soldiers.
"Tlds = IN awful poor time to raise
theater prices Mr.. Savage said, ana
no predicted - per cent falling ots
OF attendance under the proposed Ing
crease. He pointed out that the aifcd
governments had increased subsidies
to theaters on the theory that they
were Indispensable to maintenance OF
morale.
"America's Answer q movie MIN.
put out by the committee on public IN
formation. came mp for discussion. The
Committee was told Il did n thrivins
business In New York.
Then the Creel bureau is prof't-
able. money making concern said
Senator Penroee. VERY cheering news
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-09-12
NET 1leHTeNs AsoUT WILSON,.
Police Pick Flaws in "Shorty's" Abb;
May Ask Indictment.

Chicago, Sept. 12.-While ofncials
hunting the federal building bombers
declared the net Is tightening day by
day around the guilty, there was nc
public announcement OF new develop
ments Yesterday. The search is known
to have broadened until it is country
wide in it's scope. Ind 1t was limited
there might be action taken in several
cities before the end of the week.
So convinced are the police that Ton,
shorty" Wilson, Big Bill Haywoods
private secretary. had hand in the
outrage and that his identification by
| w. ]. Irwin, a postoffice clerk, Is cor
rect, that plans are being made to ash
his indictment.
In connecting up the chain of cir
cumstantial evidence against Wilson
the police have narrowed down, the diff
ference in time between his alibi and
known facts as to his movements to
matter OF seconds. There is lapse
of less than two minutes to be bridged
which would make it certain he was al
the scene of the crime when the ex-
plosion took place.
Extraordinary actions upon the part
Of Wilson have been uncovered. It has
been found that on several occasions
he represented himself at the county
Jail as deputy United States mar
shall. and, posing as such. was able to
gain access to Haywood's cell. He was
the last I. W. W. to see Big Bill IN
the marshars office in the federal
building before the explosion came,
having left him only fifty minutes be-
fore.
Acting Chief OF Police Alcock yes
terday said he men were hard at work
on several new angles to the case. but
that there was nothing new to be an
nounced. United States Attorney
Charles F. C1yne, in commenting upon
the matter. said the government pro-
| poses to proceed cautiously and will
take no action until the facts are
shown to warrant 1t fully.
"when the government moves II
VIII be certain Of its ground the gov
eminent prosecutor said. The public
mind is so inflamed that grave int US
tice might be done by indicating a be-
lief in the guilt Of suspected per-
son before definite proof estao-
lished"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-09-12
Appls crop Will, Be Bio.

Apples will be more plentiful this
year than 1917. according to the esti-
mates Of the department of agriculture
Based on July conditions, the pros
pective commercial apple crop has the
promise of 25,711,000 barrels. or Is per
cent above 1917. The most prominent
producing section is western New York
where commercial crop Of $500. DOC
barrels is predicted, as against only
1,118,0D0 last year Next Is the Shena-
doaf1 Cumberland district. With esti-
mated crop Of 100000 barrels
The western Michigan crop will in
crease to $4,000 barrels from $4,000
in 1917. Other smaller districts show
similar increase estimated.
The New England Baldwin bell Il
predicted to decline from 100000 bar
rels in 1917 to $4,000 in 1918. The
Hudson Valley. Piedmont districts Of
Virginia, southern and western Illinois
the Ozarks and the Missouri rivel
region are also expected tIshow a de-
cline from 1917 production.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-09-12
STRIKE PERllS MUNITIONS
All Metal Workers East Of Mississipp
Threaten to Walk Out,

Washington, Sept. 12.-kStrike Of all
workers in the sheet metal trades af
filiated with the Amalgamated Asso-
citation Of Iron. Steel and Tin Workers
will be called Monday in the territory
east Of the Mississippi river unless the
demands of the men regarding the
sliding wage scale are adjusted imme-
diately. the war labor board was in
formed today.
/ Such strike. officials said, would
tie up large part Of the steel indus
try and probably result in the closing
Of munition. plants in the affected area.
The labor board indicated to night
that it would hold an immediate hear
ing on the mems grievances in an ef-
fort to avert strike.
\, A delegation of workers headed by
John Fitzpatrick of Chicago arrived
in Washington yesterday to appear be-
fore the board.
Five thousand striking union ma
chinists from Bridgeport, Conn, NUM-
tons plant at meeting late today
listened to the reading Of a message
from William H. Johnston. president
Of the International Association of-Ma-
chinists. calling on the men to return
to work within forty eight hours, and
then voted unanimously to continue
the strike.
Mr.. Johnston telegraphed S, Laditt
head Of the Bridgeport union, that
| while the war labor board umpire's de-
cision in their case was unsatisfac-
tory. the integrity and honor Of the
| association was at stake, and for pa
triotic reasons, if for no other. the men
should go back to work and make an
appeal If they failed to work out So
luton Of their problems.
| II the nation were not at war. the
telegram said. the association would
give unlimited support to enforcement
Of the strikers demands, but the work.
ers were called upon to remember that
! the forces at the front need the NUM-
tons manufactured at Bridgeport.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-09-12
NOT AWEp sY CRITICISM.
Stacker Hunts to Go on Unless Wilson
Saws "No,"

Washington. Sept. II. - While con-
demning the use of soldiers and sailors
in the Stacker roundups" in New York
City as contrary to law. Attorney Gen
eral Gregory in a letter to President
Wilson said the department Of justice
unless specifically ordered to the con-
trary by the president, would continue
to throw out dragnets for slackers.
Soldiers. and sailors. and certain
members of the American Protective
League we're employed in the raids. the
attorney general said. by representa-
rtives of the department of justice, VINO
acted without warrant OF authority.
Mr. Gregory added. however. that he
was satisfied they had been led into
this breach by excess of zeal for the
public good.
Mr.. Gregory. who was writing in re-
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-09-12

ply TO request from the president
for all the facts n connection with
the roundups, said an invaStisatton
convinced him that the number OF per-
sons over and under the draft age
who were apprehended was inconsid-
cradle: that there was no disorder any
wnere. and that no persons were
known to have been assaulted or mis-
treated.
Mr.. Gregory added that unquestion-
abl.' a considerable number Of persons,
who Jon the showing made by them
should not have been. detained. were
detained, none. however overnight.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-09-12
THEATRE MEN PROTEST TAX.
Fsap 30 Per Cent Cut in Attendance
and Lose 70 Small, Owners.


and Loss 70 Small Owners.
Washington. Sept. l2.--Theatrical
men. headed by Henry w. Savage.
Marc Klaw and Winthrop Ames of
New York. staged vigorous protest
against the proposed doubling Of the
admission taxes in the new 3S.o00.-
900, 900 revenue bill before the senate
finance committee.
when you. come to double the tax
on admissions we are all very apDre-
hensive," Mr.. Klaw told the commit.
tee: I'VE are fearful that you will leg
islate the smaller managers out OF
business. II Is all very well to say
that the New York theatres can stand
any tax. but New YORK IL not the ma
ton.
Our experience has been that the
theatres throughout the country have
been hard hit by the war. We are VIII
ling to go the limit, but don't make II
impossible for us to do the big things
and the hne things we want to do In
connection with the war"
Asks 100 Per Cent on Brokers.
Mr.. Klaw estimated that the falling
off Of attendance as a result OF the
10 per cent admission tax imposed last
year was about 10 per cent He said
that the war had helped theatres in
England and France, because Of the
presence Of large numbers Of troops.
but pointed out that large Numbers Of
theatre going men were being sent to
France from this country.
Mr.. K1aw denounced ticket specu-
fators. I'VE are cursed I'm New York
with spectators" ne said. Il wish
to heaven you would put 100 per
cent tax on all tickets sold outside OF
box offices"
'I think we can accommodate you"
said Senator McCumber Of North Da-
kota-
The committees attention was called
to the fact that the theaters are COM
PEELED to pay largely increased salaries
to actors and employees in vaudeville.
They don't have to pay any more
to the monkeys and poodle dogs. ".com-
mented Senator Penrose Of Pennsyl-
vania
Winthrop Ames informed the COM
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-09-12
FAVORABLE, WEATHER AND PROS
eEcrNE LARGE RECEIPTS 0
- PULL DOWN PRICES.
WEAKNESS At OTHER
cENTERs REFLECTED
Oats Follow Corn Down Grade With
Commission Houses Leading in Sell
ins-Prosisions Weaken With Grain
Business Virtually at StandstilI-
Current Market Quotations.
Chicago, Sept. -. - Favorable

Chicago, Sept. -. - Favorable
weather and prospective large arrivals
had a bearsh influence today on corn.
Besides the market tended to reflect
the weakness shown at other centers
yesterday while trading here was sus-
pended. Fresh emhargoes on eastern
railroads counted also as a handicap
on bulls. Opening prices. which ranged
from 4 to IL cents lower. with
October at 1850 to s1.4 and Novem-
Der at $1.5.14 10 s1.53, were followed
by decided further losses all around.
Reports that a. large part Of the
crop was already out Of danger from
frost were against any important rally.
Prices closed unsettled. 1S to ~ net
lower. with October at 81 .523s TO sl.52&
and November at s1.51b TO E.51N.
Oats.
Oats followed corn down grade.
Commission houses were the chief
sellers. After opening 4 TO IS cent off,
with October at n to ~, the market
became relatively steady.
Provisions.
Provisions weakened with grain.
Business though was nearly at a
staDdstn.
Ribs ehowed the chief decline. Lard
was comparatively firm.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-09-12
TIMEsREPUBIICAN MARsHAILTOwN IOWA SEPTEMBER Z 1918
BURLINGTON CITIZEN
CURSES GOVERNMENT
Reasonable Words Lead to Arrest Of
Arnold Tisdsman, Street laborer-
Acknowledge oistoyal Uttsranes
Following Arrest. -

Burlington, Sept. l2.-Arnold Tiede-
man. street laborer. was arrested
here this morning by Deputy United
States Marshal C.NB. Shepherd For
seditious talk. Tiedeman accosted a
citizen with n registration card stuck
in his hat band.
What are you doing with that -
thing in your hat" he exclaimed
Il wish the government had 1t In hell.
The citizen reported the matter
and the arrest followed. Tiedeman
acknowledged that he made the re-
mark.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-09-12
IAMSoN'S MARKET REPORT.
Furnished by Lamson Bros. & Co., 2o3
NGasonie Temple; Phone 1873.

Chicago, Sept. 12.-Corn-Some long
corn was dislodged today and prices
were sharply lower. The principal
bearish inf uences were favorable
weather for maturing the crop. which
is in the advanced stages in practically
the entire belt, and the prospect Of
further good weather and an increased
run Of old corn. Cash corn was lower
and not easy to sell. Eastern emhar-
goes have been made more rigid.
OatSOats were comparatively firm,
the nearby delivery closing at practical
ly unchanged prices. despite the weak
ness in corn. Export business was
given as reason for the strength.
Provisions-Product was weak. par
ticularly the meats. 4 bearish factor
was the increase in the number Of hogs
on feed as compared with year ago.
Chicago cars-WTheat, 700; corn.
400: oats, 300.
apoiis-Wheat 1885; corn.
AZ: oats, f76.
Duluth-wheat 1855; corn. 3; oats
Is.
winnipeg-wheat s13; corn. o: oats,
~.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-09-12
WILSON SIGNS DRY MEASURE.
Resolution Providing Prohibition Zones
Becomes Effective.

Washington, Sept. II. - President
Wilson today signed the joint resolu-
ton passed oy congress empowering
him to establish prohibition zones
around ship yards. nutrition factories
and other war Industries.
Under the general terms Of the res
olutions more drastic restrictions than
now prevail may be ordered Tor all
war plants but the measure is aimed
specifically at the town Of Oliver. Wis,
which has sprung UP with many sa-
Icons across the river from Duluth,
Mimi 1t is understood that the or
der for wide zone about the Duluth
center to close UP Oliver will go out
at once.