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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-04-01
APPLICATION FOR NEW ORDl.
NANCES FOR GAS AND ELEC-
TRICKY REFUSED.
REJECTS PROPOSAL OF
COMPANY FOR AUDIT
Council Takes Position That Earnings
of Iowa Railway and Light Company
!, Recent Years Have Been Ample
to Garry i Thru War pericd-Peti-
ton Against New Sewer District.

The application Of the Iowa RailwaS
& Light Company for new ordinances
for increased maximum rates for gas
and electric light and power was re-
fused by the cisy counc.l this forenoon
The company made application for an
audit OF its books and accounts to
furnish q basis for new rates, which
the company in its application said
must be not less than Sl.4o net per
1000 feet for gas, and an increase Oh
not less than ~ per cent for electric
light and power.
The council members, all Of whom
voted AGAINST granting the petition
conosider earnings of the company IN
the years preceding the war period
have undoubtedly been ample to carry
the company thru the present period
of war. when its earnings are being
undoubtedly cut by much higher prices
for coal and labor.
Member of the council likewise be-
lieve that in any effort to arrive at
basis for figuring earnings there should
be considered the price that the Iowa
Railway and Light Company paid the
Marshalltown Light Power and Rail-
way Company for the local public
utilities, the price at which the prop
erty was turned into the purchasing
corporation, and the revenues derived
from service not only in this city but
in the small towns served by the local
plant. The council has asked the Iowa
Railway and Light Company to furnish
some OF this information, which in
dicates that negotiation over the ques-
ton Of rates probably are not ended.
Protest Against Sewer.
Fffty-seven owners of property in
the eastern part Of the First ward
have protested in petition filed with
the council against the establishment
of a storm sewer district and the
building of sewers in the eastern part
Of the First and Fourth wards tha-
would drain into Linn creek. The pc
titioners set out that the sewer is un-
necessary. should not be built now,
and will add unnecessary cost to the
already high cost Of living. The petit
ton was filed without action.
The council has established storm
sewer district in the eastern part OF
the city by an ordinance recently
passed, but il has by no means deter
mined when the sewers will be laid,
and it may be several years before the
actual work will be done.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-04-01
HELD FOR AUTO THEFT
Christensen Couple Arrested For
Hotel Robbery Held For Theft Of
Automobile in hicaeo-Officer Com

What started as the arrest OF Louis
Christianson and a woman alleged to
be Mrs. Susanna Christianson, his
wife at the Pilgrim hotel Saturday, for
the theft of personal effects of r. G.
Campbell, travelling salesman, has
resulted in the Christiarsons being
held for the theft of an automobile
stolen in Chicago March 81.
The Christiansons registered as
from Chicago at the hotel and said
they came in an automobile, which
was left in an alley. A search for the
car resulted in it being found at the
Marsh garage and that it was Path
finder six cylinder, 1917 model, with
ILLINOIS license 1859.
With this information Chief OF
Police Breckel got in touch with the
detective department of Chicago He
was notified that the car was stolen
from one S. Solomon, who had filed a
charge Of burglary, and that the
couple should be held. The car is
valued at $1,000, according to James
L. Mooney, chief Of detectives Of Chi
cago. a Chicago officer is now in
Springfield to secure extradition
papers
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-04-01
CHIEF ANDERSON RESIGNS AND
NEWEST MEMBER OF FORCE
SUCCEEDS HIM.
APPLICATION
FOR PENSION REFUSED
Large Petition Asking That c. c. Pig
man Be Appointed Chief Is Not Con.
sidered - James n. Ellis Appointed
Acting Chief For Present - Change
Made to Better Department.

Chief A. T. Anderson, of the fire de-
partment, resigned effective today and
James H. Ellis, newest member of the
force, was appointed acting chief to
take his place by the council this fore
noon. Ellis appointment becomes eff
fective at once Anderson will retire
entirely from the department, and the
change in chiefs will probably cause
some other changes to be made in the
assignment of some of the men of the
two stations. What these would be
Councilman Crellin head OF the depart
ment. was not prepared to say this
forenoon.
Anderson was appointed acting chief
in the fall of 1916 by previous coun-
Gil. and was made chief eight months
iago by the present council Recognized
by the council as a trustworthy, relia-
BILE fireman and excellent workman,
iAnderson's administration of the depart
ment has been disappointment to the
council The department has known
that the change was to be made for
several weeks. and Anderson's resigna-
ton was accepted when hled
Refuses Pension.
Anderson served in both the paid and
volunteer departments for period OF
twenty-six years. sixteen of which have
been in the paid department. In his
resignation he made application for a
pension under the state law, which was
refused by the council because it did
not believe that the law governed in
.Antersons case.
A petition signed by 345 names, ask
| ing that Captain C. G. Pigman be ap-
pointed chief. was filed by the council
without other action.
! Ellis has been member Of central
station crew since early in the winter
He was employed for the specific pur-
pose OF giving him training with the
| hope that he would show qualities that
would warrant the council in placing
! him at the head OF the department
when he became familiar with the
work That time, the council thinks
has now arrived. Ellis was a member
| of the volunteer department, but is best
remembered in connection with that
department as a SPEEDY Splinter who
was one of the members of the teams
that repeatedly won honors at the state
| tournament Ellis is n veteran OF the
Spanish-American war, is married. and
| has one son.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-04-01
SUFFERING CATS!
GIVE THIS MAN
THE GOLD MEDAL


Let folks step on your feet hereafter
Wear shoes a size smaller If you like
for corns will never again send electric
sparks or pain through you, according
to this Cincinnati authority.
He says that a few drops Of drug
called freezone, applied directly upon
tender. aching corn, instantly relieves
soreness. and soon the entire corn, root
and all, lifts right out.
This drug Is sticky ether compound.
but dries at once and simply shrivels
up the corn without inflaming or even
Irritating the surrounding tissue.
1t u claimed that quarter OF an
ounce Of freezone obtained at any drug
store will cost very little, but is suffi-
Client to remove every hard or soft corn
or caIlus from ones feet. Cut this out,
especially If you are a woman reader
who wears high heels.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-04-01
BISHOP sTUNTZ HERE.

breaches Powerful Sermon and Pa
triotic Address at Methodist Church.
Peace on earth to men OF GOOD
will" according to the revised version
as distinguished from the centuries
old notion Of peace on earth and good
will to men, was the theme OF power
full Easter sermon preached at the
Methodist church Sunday morning by
Bishop Homer c. Stuntz, of Omaha. 1t
was a stirring patriotic address as
we'll as a sermon, defense OF the
christian purpose of the democracies
Of the world in stopping the world
conquest planned by the German Kali
ser and it was made all the more in :
teresting by the confession that the
speaker himself was descended direct
Iy from Wurttemburg. Germany great
grandfather who came to America as
Hessian soldier to fight the fcolon-
lists. was taken prisoner enlisted in the
revolutionary war,sand fought for four
years to establish democracy in Amer
lea and incidentally established the
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-04-01
THE WlNNlNGER PLAYERS.
Old-Time Favcrites at the Odeon All
This Week.

his week.
Welcome TO our city" is the slogan
We should use for the old Marshall
town farorites the Winninger Players,
who opened weeks engagement at
the Odeon Theater last night to large
audience and pleased local theater fans
with their presentation Of that sweet.
delightful comedy drama, Peggy
O'Moore." With special scenery and
effects. beautiful wardrobe and very
strong cast. they gave a performance
that was worthy of commendation.
Among the principals the good work
of Miss Gibney and Mr.. Townsey
stood out prominently. The comedy of
John D.. Winninger, never far fetched
and never overdone. was thoroughly
enjoyed and he presented type of
character that was 80 different"
Adolph Winninger as Tom Anderson
seemed perfectly at home in the part
and sure did make good" There was
not a weak member in the big cast
and the performance was all that could
be desired.
AS a special feature. vaudeville was
introduced between acts by VIVA,
Rulmer. Jack Williams and John d.
Winnnger which vas worth the price
of admission alone.
In his introductory announcement
Mana ger Winninger reviewed his
repertoire for the week and mentioned
for tonight that great PLAY of the
northwest by Rex Beach. The Bar
rier." which will be given with all the
orr ginal scenic and electrical effects.
Tonight as a special indu"ement
ladies will be admitted free under the
usual conditions. if tickets are pur
chased before y. m. Prices 10, 20 and
80 cents. Odeon.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-04-01

endeavored to enlist in this country
about year ago, but was rejected be-
cause Of his youth. He then went to
Canada, where he was accepted by the
Canadian government, and finally was
sent to France. Last October he was
wounded in battle, and was sent to
the Duchess Of Connanght hospital at
Taplow Bucks, England. and is now
just about to get around.
In CONNECTION with the doctors fam
lily. it is interesting to note that his
grandfather was an officer in the rev.
dictionary war, his father was col
onel in the Mexican war, the doctor
and a brother were in the civil war.
the DEBTORS son Homer was in the
Spanish war. and three
grandsons, John, Melvin and Norman
are in the present great conflict.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-04-01
stuntz family on American soil.

Bishop Stuntz Is virile type Of
business executive at work in the
church. Highly educated, widely
travelled, commanding in personality
and original in pulpit manner he
commands attention and interest. He
has no time for those who stay out Of
war because of religious belief His
idea of the christian religion is that
its purpose is to enforce righteousness
on earth, even at the point Of a sword.
He said that Rev. Merle N. Smith,
formerly pastor here, would leave for
France today to engage in Y. NJ. c. A.
work with the army from U. S. A.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-04-01
ONE MORE "LAsT CHANCE"
Deputy Revenue Tax Collector in Of
flee Tonight.

C. H. Kemler, deputy internal rev.
enue collector, was instructed by the
Dubuque headquarters of the district
to continue to keep his office open in
this city all day today and until mid
night tonight for the delinquents. This
is the last chance for those who have
not made their reports o. paid their
tax. Acting on other instructions Mr..
kemler was at his office in the Mar
shalltown Club all day Sunday, and a
number Of late corners conferred with
him and made their reports. Tonight
is the last chance.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-04-01
NOT REQUIRED TO REPORT.
Applicants For Postmastership Ratee
on Education and Training.

Applicants For Postm astership Rated
on Education and Training.
Applicants for the postmastership in
an examination set for April 16, will
not be required to report for examina-
ton at any place, the civil service
commission announces. All applicants
will be rated on their education with
a weight of 20, and their business
training and experience, with a weight
Of 50. Sworn statements in their ap-
plications, and evidence secured by
personal investigation Of each appl-
cant by representatives OF the COM
mission, are to have an important part
in the selection Of successor to Post
master johnson.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-04-01
HAYNES Is FINED $50.

Man Pleads Guilty to Charge Of Lar
ceny Of Candy.
NJ. J. H1nes. who was arrested at
L,lray, a week ago for alleged larceny,
pleaded guilty to a complaint filed by
County Attorney Scott before Judge
Willett this forenoon, and was fined
$3.50 and the costs, which he paid The
charge filed against Haynes had to do
with the theft Of box OF candy from
the E. r. Lay store, but in his posses
sion was found other articles believed
to have been stolen, but which could
not be Identified
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-04-01
Fire Al Gilman,

An oil stove which set fire to a lace
curtain caused a good deal of damage
at the Fred Graves home in Gilman
Saturday. The fire was not extin-
guished until the furniture, including
a piano, was entirely ruined and the
house quite seriously damaged. 1t is
thought the loss will be covered by in
Surance.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-04-01
Each Generation Ha. Soldiers.

DR.. II. II. Center, Of this city, is IN
receipt OF word from his grandson
John G. Center, who is a member Of
Canadian regiment. saying that he has
applied for a transfer to the American
forces. Young Center who is but 49,
and whose home is at Portland, Ore,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-04-01
Local Weather Record.

sixty-six and "a we're the extremes
Of temperature Sunday, compared with
II and 40 Saturday, and 73 and 81 a
year ago Sunday. At this morning
the temperature was 2s compared
with Al at the corresponding hour
Sunday morning.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-04-01
aud. HiahNsax can.ul

p G. Rude. Of the Rude Auto Com
pany has been appointed county con-
sui Of the Lincoln Highway Associa
ton, to take the place of A. A. Moore,
formerly county consul, who has been
appointed district consul.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-04-01
JOIN NOW
Fred Taylor Opens Pantorium in Con-
nection With His Tailoring Business
Wants Suit Club Members.

Taylors pantorium. I have opened a
pantorium in connection with my
tailoring business and will call for, do.
liver and press one suit each week for
$3.50 per month. Satisfaction guaran-
teed Fred Taylor, the tailor Phone 937.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-04-01
Gard Of Thanks.

We wish to thank our friends and
neighbors for their kindness shown
during our recent bereavement. Also
for the beautiful floral offerings. j. III.
Thurston and relatives.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-04-01

human speech can convey, that this
step Is necessary, but have done my
best to avoid IT.. The commercial, art
and elooution departments are to con-
tinue in operation"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-04-01
MARRIED..
Hooan.OBryen.

Charles D. Hogan and Mrs. Carrie
OBryen, both of this city, were mar
ried by Justice s. E. Peek at his Of
fee at 8 o'clock Saturday night.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-04-01
BIG STAMP SALE SATURDAY..

Uncle Sam Takes in 1912 to Help
Win tho War.
Saturday was the banner day on
war savings and thrift stamp sales at
the postoffice. Total sales reported to
the central office from all offices in
the county were ss,7s2. about half Of
which were purchased by patriots
within the city Of Marshalltown.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-04-01

Mrs. F. E. Beetner, son Glenn and
daughter Anna, of Pickering, were in
the city Saturday.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-04-01
Fabric Instead Instead Fabrication

Buying goods only because they
are low priced is like stopping a
clock to save time.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-04-01
Both inlaid and printed.

Both inlaid and printed.
A sanitary floor covering that makes
Homework easier and keeps the rooms
looking fresher~ Just the thing for the
kitchen, bath, hall, chamber or dining
room.
Conqoleum rugs and rug border.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-04-01

The new colorings and patterns in
rugs are we'll adapted tomodern use and
style of decoration.
From the French Wilton rugs to the
tapestry rugs you will find patterns and
colorings that will suit your particular
room.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-01
CREATES GREATER OUTPUT
BY USE OF ELECTRICITY
Electric Power Used with Good Eject
In and About Anthracite
Mines,
'IIlI-AIlI:l.pIlIA

riIlLApll.PIllA November 50 -
r:lecirlI power is getting strong for
OF the anthracite industry. 1t lends
itself 10 use in many ways TO save COS I.
ana add efficiency. Steam power ia
relatively expensive and difficult 10
apply: in fact. cannot do as much that
electricity can. The Lehigh Coal ana
Navigation Company is among the
the use of electricity in and abou,
the mines to the topnotch OF proncicrry
and equipment.
This $ company; operaling in a large
a section two by ten miles in arca
has Installed AN 1l,0O0-volt distribu-
t;"n system. which includes twenty
three substations the larger one nj
Tamaqua These substations are mod :
crnly constructed of hollow tile. &C.
mcntcd oyer inside and out: concrete
Tor foundation and iloors and freproot
constructed through use OF red asbeSt as
protected metal roofing
The electrical development OF tho
I.ehish Coal and Navigation Company
as regards distribution and Substa-
tons is of tho indoor type. AS cur
rent is distributed at 1000 volts moth
ing would seem saved or gained in eX-
pensive outdoor equipment. Electrical
power is generated at the Iauto mower.
station L 10000 kilowat; Installation
canabie o. expansion to 100000 kiio-
watts. There are emergency tic lines
connecting the main lIauto plant with
the substations used in case of any
failure OF any OF the main transmission
lines.
Tho ;wcnty-thrcc substatiuns are in
the Panther Creek Valley and four in
INC valley 10 the north. Some of tn.
main Substations and the horsepower
o' each include LanSford 4,20O horse
power; Greenwood. $40; NcSquchon-
ing "l6o Tamaqua. 2.3l.; IIauto
washcry: 1.l0o. and North End pump
ing station. 200 horsepower.
Electrical power has been an impor-
iant means OF ma intaininy coal ONT
put. through machinery aid. when Ia
Dor has been scarce. Motor hauling en-
Sincs In tho mines, drills for cuttin,:
coal. shippers. coal car dumping and
hitting. power running machinery OF
every description. mimc lishtinc: in
iirt. nearly every aNcnu" Of work Is
iihkef up IN some way with electrical
energy. Even the welding OF broken
parts OF machinery IL being done by
electricity by the engineers right at
the mines. This also materially in
crcascs anthracite output by saving
Tim" and hauling TO factories for re-
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-01
ITALY EXPECTS RAW COTTON
FROM THE UNITED STATES
Annun! Consumption OF Nation l,
Placed ia NeiGhborhood OF
of .0c,00O Tons.

NEW YORK. November 3o-itaiy
looks to the United States TO supply
her with the raw cotton needed for
her industrial development after the
war. In review OF the cotton re-
aurcmcnts OF Italy, it is noted that
italy viii not be able to resort to
new markets for her requirements Of
raw cotton. but she will look to th..
United States TO supply them as she
did before the war
Annual consumption OF raw cotton
m italy averaged. between l9l0-l9i3.
4 bout 100000 tons: three -fourths Of
which Was furnished by the United
states. Italy has little hope of oh
tanning cotton from other producers.
that is; India. EGYPT and Russia. be-
cause hrst their output is less than
one-half OF the United States. and
secondly. because England and Japan
VIII try 10 Keep all competitors out
OF those iields The review expresses
confidence in the Willingness of the
United Staes to furnish the raw cot
ton hccucu LOT ltaly's Industrial de-
N4lopmcnt after the war
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-01
SHELLS OF BOTH FORCES
BREAK OVER AMERICANS
rriNutcs Rcscucd from DugOuts After
Enduring linrdships for

WITH THE AMERICAN FORCES IN
FRANCE November 3U.-Wounucd and
taken prisoner by the Germans and
FOR two days kept in 1. dugout OH the
side OF hill Which was under shell
lire alternately by the Americans and
Yates were rescued by their comrades
after forty-ciSht hours OF lighting. Ow-
ing to censorship regulations regard
ing wounded soldiers 1t is not posi-
bic TO give the names of the two
mem
The privates were captured in the
region Of Chatel chchery. along the
eastern edge Of the Argonne forest,
just before the Chatel Chchery WAS
captured by the Americans. While the
what to do with the wounded men the
American artillery opened up and the
Germans determined in hurry TO
remove them TO nearby duSout and
four big Germans crowded In beside
them.
For two days the artillery. first OF
the Americans and then OF the Ger
mans. swept the hill. and so intense
was the sheliin. that even the Ger
mans did not attempt to escape.
fantry began going forward, aud when
the crest of the hill was reached there
was Il rush Of the Americans ~ the
place where their TWO comrades had
uccn wounded ia AN cncount"r while
making :, reconnaissance in the carly
morning. Leading the men was Captain
Howell Foreman. OF Atlanta. Ga. who
had little hope of finding tile Two men
alive
one of the Americans heard a sound
from within the duSout and one of the
dctachm"ni in German. ordered those
on the inside to surrender. threatening :;
TO shower the dusout entrance will,
h":.d Srcnad"S az once. The reply that
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-01
ARGENTINA AND CHILE
DRAWN CLOSER TOGETHER
Cordial Reception Accorded Delegation
Has Established Friendly
RENT shin.

ErENOS AIRES. November 30-Ar-
sentina and Chile evidently have been
the visi, TO this city of the special
Chilean embassy. which was composed
81 leading Chleans. \ rcmarkably COR
dial reception was accorded to the Wis
rorS by the Argentine government.
The Chilean embassy came 10 Hucuos
aires to participate in the unvcilinG or
Il monument to tho Chilean hero, O'iliG
gins. on the Chilean independence day
and the Argentine newspapers have
commented AT great length on the mis-
sion aS ccmcntinS even more closely
the ties Of friendship between Chile
aud Argentina. In the eyes of foreign
residents this friendship is becoming:
more and more one of common oppoSi-
ton To the invasion of foreign inter-
cSts.
Senior Vial Solar. Il prominent Chilean
who was Il member OF the embassy.
criticized the fact that all the impor-
iant Argentine railways are foreign
owned. He said these should be taken
over 10y the Argentine government. and
Chile should take over especially The
transandine lne. which is British
voted to telling Argentina it should
aid
Persons close 10 President Irigoyeu
say that DIR. Bulncs. head of the Chill
can cnvoys. talked TO the Prcsdcnt
along the same lines. and that a closer
union between the two republics was
discussed with the view Of making
.hcm economically independent OF for
ciSn nations especially Great britain
and the United states
During tho visit Of the Chilcans
President irigoycn WAS almost prodi-
Sal in personal attentions tn D..
l;ulucs. breaking a habit. hitherto in
vctcratc since his assumption Of the
government tho President attended tho
official banquet in honor Of the embassy
at tho Government House. as also a
luncheon given at the national live
stock exposition by tn" authorities of
the Argentine Rural Society.
The German residents OF Argentina
and Chile have heartily praised this
obvious rapproachmont Of the two re-
nublics. which, though close neighhors
and convcntionally cordial. had not
hc"n exceptionally good friends in re
cent years.