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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-05-08
Austria Playing With Fire.

London. May s.-The latest sepa-
ratist program in Austria according to
n dispatch to the Daily Mail from The
Hague, quoting advices from Vienna.
Is to create a state to be named Greater
Moravia. which would include Silesia
and the Slovene districts of Hungary
with the capital at Olumtz. The Vienna
newspapers of Saturday. received at
The Hague, showed that the internal
situation in Austria Hungary is great :
ly strained. The socialist Arbetter
Zeitung declares the government can
not be aware of actual conditions in
Austria or otherwise II would not play
with fire. 1t says that the adjournment
of parliament screwed down the last
safety valve at moment when the
explosion of popular feeling was likely
to be provoked by extreme economic
pressure.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-05-08

London. May S.-The government
has issued a summons to its support
ee requesting their attendance in the
house of commons on Thursday when
"Mr. Asquith will move resolution
which, II carried, will be vote of cen
sure OF the government
"A division Is absolutely certain
says the call.
according to a press association. the
proposal to refer the Maurice affair to
two judges may be regarded as with
drawn, as the suggestion did not ap-
peal to the house and its rejection by
Mr. Asquth and his followers rendered
it worthless.
On the other hand, 1t is added. 1t is
doubtful whether any other form Of
inquiry will be held. and it is likely the
premier will give the house the fullest
possible information consistent with
public safety, Offering figures in sup
port Of his statements of the relative
strength of the army in January, 1917,
and in January, 1918. AS regards 9th :
er matters involved in the statement
of General Maurice 1t Is understood an
explanation perfectly consistent with
10th versions will be made.
Gravity Of Crisis Admitted.
The action of General Maurice. for
mer chief director of military opera :
tons at the war office impugning the
veracity of ministers Of the govern
ment has created a most serious situa
ton and one that Is of most vital i'm
portance to the cabinet existence, ac-
cording to the views expressed by sew
eral morning newspapers.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-05-08
RECORD CROP OF
WHEAT FORECASTED
Government Compelled to Revise Fig
ures Upward Because of Improved
Conditions in Planted Fields-Other
Crop Statistics.

Washington, May S.--Continued good
reports thruout April have given indl-
cations that today's winter wheat
forecast. based on conditions prevail
ing May 1 and issued by the depart
ment of agriculture at 2:15 p. m.
would show large increase over the
$50, 900 900 bushel estimated In April
Private estimates within the last
week have placed prospective crops at
from 600.000.000 to 650,O00.00o bushels
Last December, from conditions then
existing. the prospective crop was
$50, 100000 bushels.
a winter wheat crop Of 672 529. 900
bushels was forecasted today by the
department Of agriculture on conditions
existing May I. and on a canvass Of the
acreage remaining to be harvested.
With continued favorable conditions
the crop will be one Of the largest ever
grown.
The area OF winter wheat remaining
to be harvested/ May was S8,3s2,0OO
acres. or 1871 per cent less than the
acreage planted last autumn. The con-
dition Of the crop was s6,4 Of the nor
NAL, indicating an acre yield OF ap-
proximately 1871 bushels.
Production OF rye forecasted on May
1 condition will be s2.629.000 bushels,
based on condition OF s5.S per cent
OF normal.
Production OF hay will be 10755o. 900
tons. based on condition Of S9.6 per
cent OF normal and expected acreage
OF 1851. 900 acres. OF which 5S.S05. 900
is tame and 15.s26.000 wild.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-05-08
IO\NA'S GREATEST WAR HERO May BE DEAD

battle beginning March 21 had not
been diminished That is not correct" !"
General Maurice also denies the
truth of Premier Lloyd Georges asser-
ton that there was only one white d-
vision in Mesopotamia and only three
white divisions in Egypt and Palestine.
The former director OF military
operations forestalls the possible
charge that he is engaged in military
conspiracy, and says he has not tho
least desire to see the government in
the hands of soldiers.
Gives His Reasons.
MY reasons for taking the very
step of writing this letter." he says
ARE that the statements referred to
are known by large number of sol
dtens to be incorrect and that this
knowledge Is breeding such distrust OF
the government as can only end In i'm
paiNng the splendid morale of our
troops at n time when everything POS
slble should he done to raise It.
Il have therefore decided. fully
realizing the consequences to myself.
that my duty as a citizen must over
rae my duty az a soldier. and ! ask
yon to publish this letter In the hope
that parliament will order an investl-
cation Of the statements have made"
Statement by Bonar Law.
General Maurice's letter" Mr.. Bonar
Law said in the house. raised two
questions-the question of militarN
discipline involved in writing such q
letter and the question OF veracity of
ministerial statements.
AS regards the first question. that
Is being dealt with by the army coun-
Gil In the ordinary way. AS regards
the second question. tho it must be
obvious to the house that the govern
ment could not be carried on IL an In
curry into the conduct of minister's
should be considered necessary when
ever their action was challenged by
servant of the government who has
occupied position OF the highest con-
hdence, 1t affects the honor of the
ministers and 1t is proposed to invite
two Judges to act as court OF honor
to inquire into the charge of mlsstate-
ments alleged to have been made by
the ministers and to report as quickly
as possible
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-05-08
Anarchy in Ukraine.

London. May S.-Anarchy is spread
ing thru the Ukraine as result of the
German action in overthrowing the
government and replacing it with an
other. according to an Exchange Tcle-
graph dispatch from Copenhagen
There have been riots at several places
and during a serious outbreak at Kiev
a large number OF persons were killed
An attempt was made to kill the Tx
rainian premier. but he escaped with
slight wounds.
The socialist sVorwaerts, OF Berlin
publishes an official Ukrainian state
ment regarding events In Kiev on April
26. German soldiers entered the rada
at 4 o'clock in the afternoon. surround
ed the members, and shouted: Hands
up"
The president Of the rada, who pro-
tested, was thrown to the ground. and
other members were ill-treated. FIX
animation of the members lasted four
hours. and all documents were seized.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-05-08
Won LuxsuRe GOING HOME.
Troublesome German Ambassador t
Leave Argentina For Good.

Troublesome German Ambassador to
Leave Argentina For Good.
sBuenos Aires. May s.-Count Won
Luxburg, former German minister to
Argentina, who was dismissed by the
Argentina government last fall because
OF his noted "spurlos versunkt"
message and other activities objection
able to Argentina, is finally about to
sail for home. He sails tomorrow. Ill
health claimed him. and various COM
plications regarding, his voyage have
caused his departure to be postponed
several times. It is now announced
that Count Won Luxburg. under an
allied safe conduct, will sail tomorrow
for Sweden on board the Swedish motor
steamer Suecia. DR.. Pearl, former Ger
man ambassador to Peru, who was
handed his passports by the Peruvian
government when it severed relations
with Germany last autumn, viii sail on
the same steamer, as will the German
charge d, affaires at Montevideo. COM
pleting the exodus Of German diplo-
mats from the South American repub-
lies which have broken with Berlin.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-05-08
BUY COAL EARLY
TO AVOID FAMINE
Only Way, Says State Fuel Administra-
tor Webster. in Addressing Retai
Coal Dealers-No Summer Price to
Be Given.

=
Des Moines, May s-Threat OF an I'M
precedented coal famine in Iowa next
winter grows more serious daily.
Charles Webster state fuel administra-
tor told some 200 retail coal dealers of
the state here today. There are no
prospects Of reduction in price of Iowa
coal the fuel administrator said. and
he urged that the consumers put in
their next winter supplies as soon as
possible.
Z I'm my opinion summer price should
have been giveql on COAL" Mr. Webster
said, "but l have received instructions
from Administrator Garfield that there
will be no reduction in, price.
IF the people of Iowa suffer this
next winter for lack Of coal. the re-
sponsibilfty will not be on the fuel ad-
ministration," said Mr. Webster
Our consumption OF coaa will be in
creased probably Is per cent" he con-
tinued, "and our supply from other
states is being cut Off The only way
to avoid a famine Is early buying"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-05-08
NEWS OF THE DAY
T.-R. BULLETIN
The Weather.


Sun rises May at $40, sets at S:07.
Iowa--Partly cloudy tonight and
Thursday; unsettled and probably
showers and cooler in northwest por-
ton
Range of temperature at Marshall
.own; Tuesday, 70 and so; Monday.
10 and 81. May /. 1917, 60 and 81. At
: this morning. SO; yesterday. %.
Rainfall, .OS of an inch.
PAGE ONE.
TeIegraphic News:
Capt. Norman Hall May BE Lost.
Falls Behind German Lines.
Iowas Most Noted Hero.
Allied Lines Strengthened,
America to Bring Victory in War
Political Crisis In Great Britain.
PAGES TWO AND THREE.
Iowa News:
Grinneirs Red Cross Hoge Sold.
Anti -Cigaret Law In Full Force.
Follow Up In Bonds Brings, $4,000.
PAGE FOUR.
EDITORIAL:
? Wanted-A Few Men.
How to Get Sugar for Canning.
Storing Fuel in Iowa.
Topics and Iowa Opinion.
PAGE FIVE.
War News and Comment:
Entrainment Dates for Next Draft.
Browning Gun Output Disappointing
Babes IN Battle Zone unhurt
Three Americans Have Unusual Ride,
PAGE SEVEN
Story:
Long Live inc King.
PAGES SIX, EIGHT AND NINE.
City News:
School Board Elects Teachers.
Ice Price is Increased.
Center Street Hill Graded.
To Open Military Glasses.
Click Pupils Their Own Janitor?
PAGE TEN. y
Markets and Generat:
Decided Slump in Corn.
Oats Also Sell Lower.
Cattle Firm.
Hogs at New High Record.
Air Quiz Despite Bakers Denials.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-05-08
Girl Drinks chIoroforr,.

Special 10 Times Republican.
Council Bluffs. May S.-A styishly
dressed young woman. unconscious
from chloroform. was found lying in
the middle OF the street car track in
the residential district early this
morning. An empty chloroform bottle
was found in her pocket. She may
not recover. She was hurried to hos
p!tal where she was identified "a
Mabel Lee, aged II. daughter of
Council Bluffs widow. Miss Lee about
n year ago was convicted of stealing
slGO from a family in Avoca and was
caught in Wyoming on her way TO the
COast.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-05-08
.t-pIu. Contracts .nc.led.

Washington, May. 8.--The cost plus
contracts Of submarine contracts at
Newark, N. j.. for the construction Of
100 steel ships of 5000 tons each
have been cancelled, Charles M. Schwab,
production director Of the emergency
feet corporation today told the COM
merce commission III an investigation
of the companya works. New con-
tracts were substituted on a fiat basis
of 100000 for each ship Cost plus
contracts at the Hog Island and Bristol
Pa, government yards were continued
Mr.. Schwab said. The substitution for
the Newark bay yard was designed to
speed up contradiction which, 1t was
sai4 y fas peltg iaie.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-05-08
Political Sensation Created
in England by Letter of
General Maurice.
CABINET TO STAND
OR FALL BY VOTE
Inquiry to Be Made Into Charges Al.
legins People Were Deceived-Ver-
acity Of Premier and Chancellor Of
Exchequer Involved - Form Of In
quiry to Be Determined Thursday -
Austria Playing With Fire.

A political crisis inuolving the
security Of the Lloyd George gov
ernment has arisen in Great Britain
over tho letter written by General
Maurice, former oh:sf aircctor Of
military operations, in which he
questioned the veracity Of the pre-
ruier and the chancellor Of the ex-
chequer.. In the house Of commons
a parliamentary tilt between An
drew Bonar Law for the govern
mont and former premier Asquith
resulted in the government accept
ance Of motion by Mr.. Asquith
that the house discuss the form
Of inquiry to be made into the
statements Of General Maurice. The
motion will be debated in the house
Thursday and the government has
decided to stand or fall on the stand
taken after the discussion. The
government looks upon tho motion
as a vote Of censure and has called
its supporters to be in the house
for the vote tomorrow.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-05-08
RouMANiA. s,oNs PEACE PACT.
Agrees to Terms Dictated by Germany
and Austria.

Agrees to Terms Dictated by Germany
and Austria.
London. May 8.-The peace treaty
between Roumania and Germany,
Austria Hungary. Turkey and Bull
saria was signed In Bucharest yester-
day according to Reuters.
Roumania, forced into peace ne
gotiations thru the detection Of Rus
sia, concluded a preliminary peace in
March, by which the province of Do
>brudja as far north as the Danube was
ceded to the central powers. .s
Roumania also agreed in principle
to the frontier rectifcations" demanded
by Austria, which included 5000
square miles Of land.
The acquisition OF Bessarabia by
Roumania was understood to have
been taitly agreed upon, but Ukraine
and Russia protested.
While negotiations were pending
Germany, demanded control Of the
Roumanian oil fields.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-05-08

chine were attacked by two Germans
The fight lasted for half an hour and
ended when one German went wob-
bling to the ground about three kilo-
meters within the German lines The
fght took place about two kilometers
behind the German positions.
AS a result of today's activity 1t is
believed the Germans sent some of
their best flyers to this sector in an
attempt to annihilate the American
flying force.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-05-08

ping board calls for the appropriation
of $2,223.S35,000. For the cost Of con-
struction authorized by the urgent'de-
ficfency bill Of 1917 the board has re-
quested an appropriation Of 31,3s6, 10o,-
0O9. and for the purchasing and reanis-
itioning of plants and material. $685.
100000. N'-
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-05-08
WEST HIGH ON FIRE.
Pupils Quit Des Moines School Build
ina in Orderly Manner.

Des Moines, May s.-Fifteen hun
dred pupils escaped without injury
when fire destroyed the old west wing
Of the West High school building here
today. The loss is estimated at $50,-
00O Defective wiring is believed to
have been the cause.
The fire was discovered Just before
classes were called, and the students
made their exits IN orderly manner
emptying the building in one minute.
their principal said.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-05-08
u. s. GRAIN SHIPS
DEFY SUBMARINES
Food Supplies Going Forward to Swift
zerland Despite Absence Of Fermis-
sion From German government
Will Fight Way on Seas IL Necessary.

Washington, May. Sin defiance Of
the German submarine the United
States is sending grain to Switzerland
aboard armed ships under heavy naval
convoy, prepared to fight their way
thru the danger zone. Two grain ships
left an Atlantic port some time ago,
two more sailed last week, and others
will sail soon.
The decision to supply Switzerland
piration of three months time limit set
by Germany for notifying her submar-
Inc commanders that vessels carrying
the supplies must not be molested, Of
ficials explained today, was made ow-
ing to the critical food situation in the
republic
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-05-08
COUNCIL BLUFFS SCHOOL, STORM.
Teachers Deny Statements Of Superin-
tendent-Military Training Ordered.

tendent-Military Training Ordered.
Special to Times Republican.
Council Bluffs. May s.-The storm
which has been gathering about the
head Of the Council Bluffs public school
superintendent broke in full fury last
night at a meeting of the school board.
A large delegation of teachers apd citi-
zens appeared before the board and
protested in vigorous fashion aaginst
the installation Of the Saam proposed
merit system for the paymentof teach
ers.
Intense feeling has developed In and
out the schools over this affair. The
board has not yet acted.
: An incident Of the meeting was a
denial OF statements attributed to
Superintendent Saam by the teachers.
who unitedly contradicted their supe-
rior.
The bo3rd decided to drop at once
teaching Of German from the schools
and took under consideration a resolu-
tion by members to collect and burn all
German books. It ordered compulsory
military training in the high school.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-05-08

London, May s.-successfNl minor
operations last night resulted in the
advance Of the British line a short dis
tance in the Amiens sector between the
Somme and Ancre rivers. the war Of
flee announced today. Increased ac-
tivity was developed by the artillery on
the Flanders front. The statement
reads:
LAS the result of successful minor
operations carried out last night our
line between the Somme and Ancre
rivers has been advanced short dis
tance in three localities. We captured
several prisoners.
THE hostile artillery has been ac-
tive during the night betweeD LOGON
and Robecq, and in the neighborhood
Of ST. Julien. Early this morning the
enemy artillery developed increased
activity in the Meteren- KENNEL Sec
tors"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-05-08
Au.traIians Make Advances.

With the British Army in FraEce,
May s.-The Australians last night
made another advance, pushing for
ward their lines 500 yards along a front
Of 900 yards. near Sailley-I.e-Sec, on
the sector east OF Amiens.
They also pushed back the Germans
500 yards along a front Of 500 yards
west OF Morlancourt, Just above Sail
ley-Le-S Sec. Notwithstanding g. heavy
barrage the Germans were unable to
prevent their advance. =
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-05-08
Political Crisis in e.rmanv.

Berne. Switzerland. May S,--British
Admiralty per Wireless Press--Emper-
or William has returned to Potsdam
owing to the political crisis resulting
from the rejection of the suffrage re-
form by the Prussian diet. Count Won
Hertling the imperial chancellor, has
been summoned to Potsdam to report
on the situation.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-05-08
MAURICE RAISES STORM.
Deposed Government Official Accuses
Ministry Of Misleading Public.

Deposed Government Official Accuses
Ministry Of Misleading Public.
london, May 7.--One Of the sensa :
tions Of the war has been developed by
the publication of letter by Gen.
F.. B. Maurice. deposed director of mill
tary operations in the war office,
charging that the government has mis-
led the public with regard to the con-
duct of the war and the strength OF
Field Marshal Haig's forces.
AS a result of these charges. pub
lished in the morning papers. former
Premier Asquith has given notice that
he will move for the appointment Of a
committee from the house of commons
to Investigate the Maurice affair, in
stead of leaving the matter to two
Judges, constituting a court Of honor,
as proposed by Andrew Bonar Law,
government spokesman in the house.
General Maurice, 1t Is indicated from
government sources, has made himself
liable to disciplinary action by the
military authorities. At the same time
the press declares the charges are so
serious as to warrant a searching par
liamentary inquiry.
Hits Their Veracity.
The letter charger Bonar Law and
Premier Lloyd George with having
made disstatements in the house OF
commons with reference to military
matters, and says they are the latest
in series recently made by the gov
ernment IN parliament.
General Maurice recalls that Mr..
Bonar. Law, while answering questions
in the house Of commons on April 23.
said the extension Of the British front
in France was not dealt with by the
Versailles war council, and he asserts
that the chancellor Of the exchequer's
statement Is incorrect.
II was at Versailles" he declares,
when the question was decided by
the council, TO which 1t had been re-
ferred."
q Attacks Lloyd George.
General Maurice then traverscs Pre-
mier Lloyd Georges assertion on April
8 that the British army in France was
considerably stronger on Jan. /. 1918,
than It was on Ian. /. 1917. adding:
That statement implies that Haig's
lighting strength on the eve OF the
l. =
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-05-08
Heavy Artillery Fighting.

Paris, May s.-Heavy artillery fight
ing occurred last night on both sides
OF the Avre river, southwest OF Amiens,
the war Office announces. The state
ment follows:
There was very great activity OF the
artillery during the night north and
south Of the Avre. Raids attempted by
the enemy west OF Montdidier and in
the region Of Themes and Grivesnes
were broken up by the French, who
took prisoners. There is nothing to
report from the rest Of the front"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-05-08
cLEMENcEAU VISITS sAMMiEs.
French Premier corsratulatss Amer
leans on Showing Alrsady Made.

leans on Showing Alrsady Made.
[By the Associated Press.l II
With the American Army in Picardy,
Monday, May 6.-Artillery lighting
continued along the sector held by the
American troops along the Picardy
battle front. There is no change In
the situation.
Premier Clemenceau visited the
Americans yesterday afternoon and
congratulated them on the hne show
ing they have made He expressed par
ticular pleasure at the harmonious
manner in which the French and
Americans are working together. Tho
premier inspected the billets and lkltch-
ems and talked with officers. and men.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-05-08
PosToFFIcE BURNED.
Lightning Strikes Building at Judd
and Fire Destroys Il.

Fort Dodge, May s-Lightning
struck the postoffice at Judd. eight
miles east Of here and in the resultant
fire. which virtually destroyed the
building Miss Nellie Baughman. the
postmaster. and her father. owner OF
the store We're. slightly burned. The
pcstoffice equipment and supplies
were destroyed. The loss is estimated
at several thousand dollars.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-05-08
Two Nor. Airmen Killed.

Mineola. N. r., May s.--Two army
aviators were killed today when the
machine in which. they were flying fell
near Central Park, L. I.