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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-12-12
! Ma "a push contempt casss,

Indianapolis. Dec. Circulars sup
piamentatk to kilograms sent out from
the United Mine Workers headquar-
3ters Wednesday night-~ere mailed this
morning to 1000 local unions. They
explain the action Of the general COM
mittee in accepting the proposal Of
presidont Wilson. and urge speedy re-
turn to the mines. .s
y While no direct intimation has, been
given by government officials that
contempt proceedings will bel DISMISS
ed, 1t was believed here the cases
would not be pushed. Those familiar
with the situation think that when the
officials 0ppear In court Tuesday the
government attorneys viii ask the
! court to consider the action Of the
miners as Indicative Of their desire to
return to work.
With but few exceptions in this state
coal miners are working today. sltho
some a. lsss than capacity.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-12-12
Reds Capture khsrkov,

London, Dec. 1.-THE capture OF
Kharkov. In southern Russia, which
has been one OF the bases Of General
Deni!sine. is announced In . Moscow
dispatch received soday. The occups-
tion OF vafki. about twenty miles
southwest of Kharkov. also In claimed
by the bolshev.kl.
tLondon dispatches on the situation
today report the soviet troops within
fifty miles Of kharkov. which tho boil
sheviki are approaching In their gem
eral offensive.l
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-12-12
The Weather.

Iown--Snow and colder tonight, with
cold wave; generally fair Saturday.
Range Of temperature at Marshall-
town: Thursday, 20 and 10; Wednes-
day 10 above and rs below; Dec. II,
1919, % and ~. At z this morning,
~ yGsterday. 10.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-12-12
nefoat Ashurat Resolution.

Washington. Dec. 12.-rhe senats
military committee today declined ~
take action on a resolution by Senator
Asburst, or Arizona. authorizing tn0i
secretary OF war to use the army W.
protect United States citizens oA
United states soil from MoxicaAA
bandits II
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-12-12
II,inoi. Mins. Reopec.

Springfield. Dec. 12.-Illinois mines,
were reopened this morning. Miners
generally thruout the state returned to
work. and officials Of tho union made
preparations to bring into line sorne
locals, that had indicated Dissatisfied
ton with. the Indianapolis agreement.
Despite some dissatisfaction of miners
it was expected that good amount OF
coal would be hoisted today.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-12-12
Premiers Resume conferenee.

London, Dec. IL. Premier Lloyd
George and Clemenceau resumed their
conferences this morning. Curzon, Of
Keddleston. secretary of the war cabi-
net. aud tho French ambassador were
-pressnt.
Unusual sisnfncance Is attached to
the conferences OF prrmieru at Lloyd
Georges residence. Belief is that the
conference was held to discuss the
prospective loan to italy and tho pact
TO protect France In the case Of
attack by Germany.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-12-12
OUTPUT OF COAL
SHOWS INCREASE
4
RebelliOus Workers in Some
Localities Remain
Idle.
MINING IN FULL
SWING BY MONDAY
Many Miners in Iowa Refuse to Re-
sumo Work on Friday or on satur-
day. the 'Th' Because Of sup'r'tIl-
tion - Kansas Mines Idle Because Of
Presence Of Troops - Another Cold
Wave Forming in Northwest.

Chicago, Dec. 12.--General increases
were indicated by reports from~all coal
fields. In some sections. principally
Illinois. some workers were in rebel
lion against the settlement. In Mon
tana and Wyoming the miners indi-
derstanding of the plans. Other in
stances Of deferred production were
expected. In the Pittsburgh district
and West Virginia, where new trouble
was encountered because of the old
dispute over the check Off. system.
there were many predictions of a ve-
turn to normal output by next week.
In addition to permission OF retail
stores to operate nine hours Saturdays
no further lifting Of restrictions were
made today. That modification was
made because of. the near approach OF
the holiday season. -. :,
Another Cold Wave Coming.
Except in, the Pacific northwest most
Of the country was relieved from the
severe weather that grasped it for two
days. Coupled with low temperatures
and severe SHOWS, train service was
still disrupted in Washington, Mon
tana, Wyoming and Oregon. Another
cold wave was reported forming In the
northwest and moving eastward.
In the great central competitive
field, where there was little or no OUT
put yesterday. an overwhelming senti-
ment in favor Of quick return to work
was indicated in a statement of union
leaders. and all mines except in IL
linois were expected to be operated to-
day or tomorrow. Nearly normal pro-
duction for southern mines was preS
dicted by the end OF the tweek.
In the southwest Kansas was the
only state whore II seemed doubtful
when production would begin. The sit
uation there depended on a conference
Of the governor and Alexander Howatt
at Pittsburgh concerning withdrawal
Of volunteer miners and troops. !.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-12-12

Washington, Dsc. l2.--Attacl<ing the
Cummins railroad bill as "paterneaisic
and boishevistic Ike the Plumb Plan
senator McKellar, Of Tennessee. told
the senate today the government ought
70 restore the roads to their owners
and let them work out their own prob
lens. f ;f X =,
"The Cummlns bill ana the Plumb
plan are Identical In principle and, in
neither is@ the public interest protect
ed" a, x 4.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-12-12
ALDERMAN is ARRESTED.
Socialist Councilman at Davenport Dc
fled Local Fuel Authorities.

Socl0IISt CounciTmah at O0V0nPoFt Dc.
fled Local Fuel Authorities.
4 Davenport, Dec. 12.-Socialist alder
man, George Peck. was arrested at s
o'clock by United States Marshal
Kinney for alleged violation OF the
Lever act. He spast the night in the
county jail. Peck who Is proprietor
OF soft drink and pool room. is said
to have kept his place of business open
at all hours and openly. defied the city
fuel authorities. This attitude. it is
charged. constitutes a violation Of tho
Lever act. The Information against
Peck was sworn out before United
States Commissioner George Bush by
the local fuel board.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-12-12
Nor Eiahtinu hal Mexloo.

I Eas1s Pass, Tex. Dec. tl2.--F'ishtlns
between Mexican federal troops and
yiilistas was reported today In &he
state of Coahuiia, Reports that S0o
Villa mep were engaged were denied
by CarrnnxA forces.
Il Other reports which could not b
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-12-12
Boone Mines Reopen.

Special to Times Republican.
Boone. Dec. 12.--Practically all the
Boone miners returned to work today,
and it is expected that codl will be
hoisted Saturday in nearly normal
quantities. Only one Of the mines
here. that of the Boone Black and Coal
Company, was not re-opened for work
today. and 1t will not be opened up as
the owners do not feel II viii pay. Il 10
said. EL IN
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-12-12

a.
|, Washinstoa Dec, 1.-THE Lyceum
theater, known before the civil war aa
the Washington hail, which has played
q prominent part In Washington life
and in which five presidents have held
inaugural balls. is in ruins today.
Fire, started from a lighted cigaret,
fmperiled the lives OF 1000 persons
The loss is about $1,000. Harveys
restaurant, another building famous
before the civil war, which adjoins the
Lyceum, was only slightly damaged.
but midnight diners were forced to fee.
The theater-was well flied by persons
who had stayed to witness wrestling
match. A cry Of fire from the gallery
nearly precipitated panic. A few
minutes later flre broke forth and this
time the crowd rushed for the doors.
Cool heads prevented panic and the
crowd left In an orderly manner.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-12-12
sAnd, challenaa Id pempsex.

Paris. pec.s 1o.-Georgo Carpen4ieR
today issued chailonge to JhNk
Dempsey for u bout for the hsAxx
weight championship Of the worl0. n III
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-12-12
coIorado Rntlfics SUFFRAGE.

Denver. Dec. 12.--Colorado> today
completed ratification Of the federal
suffrage amendment when the house
passed the senate resolution.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-12-12

Bennett. 20. while enroute from Seattle
to viIiisca, Iowa. to attend tho funeral
OF her father, dropped dead inNthe rail-
road station In Omaha last night. E.
Swishor, brother. who had come to
meet her. took tho body to Yiilisca-
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-12-12
! Superstition DELAYS Return.

S~FS'~s'ssS'1- DS'H1~ 'SSSS1s''
Des Moines. Dec. 12.-Less than 30
per cent Of the union miners in Iowa
returned to work today. according to
reports here at 10 o'clock. fnforn1a-
ton the operators received indicated
there is some dissatisfaction with the
settlement and that kept many miners
from returning. Another reason as
signed was superstition concerning
Friday, and that Saturday is the 18th
q the month. No opinion was ex-
pressed at operators headquarters as
to how many men are expected to re-
turn Monday morning. At the mines
near Des Moines from 80 to 80 per
cent OF the men had returned.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-12-12

close today, one week carly, for the
Christmas vacation. to conserve csal,
but, it is expected will open shortly
after the nrst of the year, as sched-
uled.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-12-12
( MAY DEVELOP GULF PORTS.

Director Hinss Takes Proposition
Undor Advisemsnt.
Washington. Dec. 12.-Director. Gem
eral Hines Of the railroad administra-
ton took under advisement after con-
ferences with representatives the pro-
po.als of the Mississippi valley as
1soc!atton to divert some trAftio to the
Gulf from Atlantic ports.
The proposals include interchange
of rates between rail and water traffic.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-12-12
URGE DEPORTATION OF ALIENS.
Mason City Leslonalrss Adopt Set Of
Strong Resolutions. t

Mason city, Dec, I2.--Immediate de-,
portation of all aliens In sympathy
with things unAmerican is urged In q
set Of resolutions drafted by the Clau-
son Warden post Of tho American Le-
sion here, which have been sent to
Iowa senators and conEressmen.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-12-12
PApEREWsKI no oUlT.

Polish Prsn,lsr - Retire Soon, Accord
Ing to Wassaw Report
Geneva. Dec. 11.--Ignace Jan Pad
srewskt premier sof Poland, is expected
to abandon politics In the near future
and return TO his home In Switzerland
because Of M health, according to ad-
Vices reaching the Polish agency at
Lausanne from Warsaw today. Pad
erewsM will devote hhnself to music,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-12-12

confirmed weer the viliistas were new
r Pedras Negras. the Mexican town
opposite Eagle Pass and had blown
UP two troop trains.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-12-12

piss n Railroad station.
special 70 Times Republican.
tEounGol Bluns, DEC. II. 1gTs. Blanche
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-12-12
FAMOUS THEATER
IN RUINS TO-DAY

Washingtsn's Fsnous Theatsr. the ~.
esan, u Destroyed BY Fine Startsd
by lighted cIsarss--ssarssys Res
ssarant sIishsiy Damaged - Both
Places SsnI;s in Histecy. go.
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1919-06-26

reviews the measures taken By Ger
many to ruin the industries OF com
peting nations.
From this tremendous indictment he
draws the conclusion that the peace
agreed on is sincere attempt, in
adequate 10 be sure, 10 do justice to
the people SO cruelty wronged.
Apparently Germany has had the
idea that by coniessipg bankruptcy
she can escape meeting her just obi
cations. No such easy evasion is pos
sible. The Allied nations have have
considered the German representations,
They have made certain notifications
in the terms. These must now be
accepted by the German government,
II they refuse the Allies will be forced
to take their own measures to guarsn'
tee the carrying out the terms agreed
upon.-K, c, Star,
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1919-06-26
B. FaHar Writes from Oregon

Merlin, Oregon, June y, 1919,
Editor Taney County Republican,
Forsyth Mo
Pardon me for not writing sooner;
the only excuse | have is that was so
tired of nights that / couldn't, or
rather didn't feel like it, When
person has driven all day he has been
at work.
! have had nice trip, | first went
to Kansas City, and then ! found lot
of mud for several miles out in Kansas.
In western Kansas there was sand and
dust. We came through Colorado,
Wyoming, Utah, Idaho, and into Ore.
gon. Had some bad roads in Wyoming
and very bad through the Red Desert
of 100 miles. We found some bad roads
IN Oregon, but there are miles of good
roads here. have driven s,760 miles
and still have Missouri air in two OF my
tires. l used 13S gallons Of gasoline,
which cost me sl3G9. | had good luck
about car trouble didn't have any all
the way.
Oregon is a fine state, but Missouri is
better. can't make these people be-
lieye It, though. may drive over to
the coast before | return, One thing
can do here is sleep. Tne nights are
awful cool aud 1t never sets hot during
the day at all a fellow sure can sleep,
There was n bunch of boys caught 500
mounds OF fish here night before last:
that is better than you can do Is White
river. Tell all the boys hello, and
stay In Missouri
]. B. FARRAR.
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1919-06-26
Health Laboratory to N. U.

The Missouri State Board Of Health
has formally transferred 10 the depart
ment oi preventive medicine Of the
University Of Missouri the labrotory
work formerly conducted by the de,
partment at Jefferson City, Dr.. NJ. P.
Ravenel Of the University Is now the
authorized bacteriogis, for the Missouri
Board Of Health.
All work Of helping doctors Of the
state make diagnosis Of typhoid fever,
sputum for indications Of tuberculosis,
diptheria germs, water Of municipalities,
tumors, rabies, cancer, milk, and the
like, will now be carried on at the
university. This will provide much
more material for the students in the
School OF Medicine.
There Will be greater increase IN
facilities for laboratory work, but as vel
the department is limited by lack o.
funds. The immediate reason for thS
transfer Of the department was the
inability Of the state to provide funds
for the expenses Of Of two laboratories
With the new facilities proposed By
the union oil the two state laboratories
it will be possible 10 examine specimens
in Columbia at the rate Of 5000 ic
5000 a year.
It's now possible also lor treatment
Of hydrophobia to be administered il
Parker Memorial Hospital at III,
University. This vas done formally
q. Jefferson City. Doctor Ravene
say, there is very little hydrophObia il
the state this year.
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1919-06-26
The Semitic Tank
Star

During the coming season there will
be more work done along the lines Of
Rural Sanitation than there has ever
been done before in the state, says +.
A, Nickel, OF the University Of Mis-
souri College Of Agriculture, Surveys
OF water conditions and analyses OF
many samples Of drinking water have
shown that over so per cent Of the
samples have been contaminated with
the germ which causes Typhoid lever,
This germ finds its way into the
source OF drinking water through seeps
from decomposed wastes showing that
unsanitary conditions are prevailing
throughout our rural districts.
The septic tank offers a very cheap
and efficient means Of preventing the
seepage Of any harmful material into
wells or cisterns, and besides, it rem
ders sewage harmless through the
septic action which takes places with
in the tank.
The Department Of Agriculture
has been called npon very frequently
to furnish blueprint plans oI a single
chamber septic, tank, as well as send
ing a man out into the field 10 demon
strate the installation OF one OF these
tanks in a community. Judging from
the number oi plan; that have gone
out, there seems 10 be considerable
interest aroused over this installation,
and too much stress cannot be given
10 SANITARY conditions on the farm,
The blueprint, No, C-32 will be
sent to anyone upon the receipt ol ten
cents in coin or stamps. Address De-
partment Of Agricultural Engineering,
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1919-06-26
Worked way Through N. U.

Edward Felgate, editor Of the Hig-
ginsvilIe Jefetsonion, and a graduate
CT the School Of Journalism Of the
university OF Missouri, tells in a recent
article In The Jefersonlan how a young
man may work his way through the
state university il ne has the nerve
and stamina 10 put in some hard work,
The article follows
Thousands Of young men just out
Of high school are asking themselves
if they can afford to 90 through the
university course. They can if they
have nerve enough and stamina 10 put
| in four years Of hard work. There is
enough to do at Columbia 10 provide
a fellow, willing TO work, with ncce,
sary funds. Here i, what one man
did and this work did not interfere
with his studies, for he made an honor
fraternity in bis special line Of work.
He washed dishes, windows, f3ors,
buggies, housecleaned, chopped wood,
kept a library, collected and delivered
laundry (uo wagon JOB, but with a
sack weighing l8,675 pounds it seem
ed on hot August days. mailed cir
culat,, shoyelled ashes (dirtiest Job in
five years and he got s1.Os for seven
hours at the student rate Of Is cents
an hour,) collected subscriptions,
preserved milk with chemicals, painted
floors, did typewriting, catered, sold
aluminium, enrolled students, shoyelsd
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1919-06-26

usual pre- burial ceremony, which lasted
three days, was performed, and the
body put in a vault on the family lot.
A farm hand, acting as sexton, entered
the vault to arrange the flowers, when
he heard a voice, evidently from one
Of the collins, He listened and final
ly concluded that the sound came
from Mrs, Lees casket.
Although terrified, he opened the
coffin and 10 his surprise, found that
Mrs. Lee was alive. With assistance
he soon released her from imprison'
ment and took her to the old home.
stead, Mrs, Lee had been in poor
health for years and slowly regained
her good health, In less than a score
Of months there was born TO her the
leader Of the Confederacy, K, c.
S,ar
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1919-06-26
Wood the Logical Leader"

The General Wood Club is just get
ting under way, MAJ H, H. Armstead
said the othet day,
"A strong executive committee will
be appointed in Spokane" said the
major. It's personnel will be an.
nounced later, The committee on the
state club will be made up Of men
from each city and county and will
crystaliie as time progresses
Gen. Leonard Wood is the Logical
leader Of the Republican party, so 1t |;
natural that all factions Of Republican,
and the Progrnssives should indorse
him, found it all Wood in travelling
from coast TO coast
Everywhere in the United States
there is a following fox General Wood
among the army and navy and among
business men, farmers, miners and
those III other industries.
We all hope the general will come
out snd make the run. In the mean.
time, his friend, are working without
authority from him"
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1919-06-26
Budget System in Favor

Washington June 23-Tne Senate
rules committee has ordered a favor
able report on resolution Of Senator
Mccormick, oi Illinois, for a federal
budget plan BY September |,
In the House advocates Of the
budget system are also actively at
work,
The enactment Of measure for a
budget system before many months
have gone by is looming up as not
merely possibility but a probability.
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1919-06-26

nothing but bundle Of nerves, Hard
work of any sort would probably de-
velop those self same nerves. II one
enjoys his work it is the one 10 stay
with. SO many times Il teacher quits
after IA few gears, That is a great
mistake, for just then they are getting
where they have glimpse OF how to
teach.
There is great work to be dorc
along educational lines in Missouri be.
fore she is on a level with her sister
otrles, She is now almost as low as
,he can get while there il plenty
OF room at the top for climbing.
Let's quit dreaming about ideal con.
ditions of the schools. Get busy aud
make them. Put more pep aud
above all more of your real self into
your work Taney county is bound to
improve in every way, BE the one to
give her the big push and keep her
going. BY a few years from now may
we truly say, "Taney county is at the
top and leading the others on, and my
work helped to put her there
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1919-06-26
War Risk Insurance

(a) Some applications for War
Risk Insurance have been rejected on
the ground that those who applied for
it were mortally sick at the timh Of
making such applications, and they
were denied. All such applications
are required to be reconsidered and
the insurance granted, if the applica-
tions were otherwise in order.
Insurance Compensation for Men who Have lost
Their Sight in the Service
(b) Men who have lost their sight
in the service, even though the re-
tained a sufficient degree OF vision to
distinguish light from darkness, but
are totally unable TO see for any in
dustrial purpose, are regarded as total
ly disabled and are entitled to the
the maximum compensation oi one
hundred dollars a month.
In addition 10 this, they will re-.
ceive the $3.50 monthly insurance
which is payable in case Of death.
Insurance is made payable either in
the event Of death, or in the event Of
total disability, unless the total dis
ability was the result OF wilful miscon'
duct on the part Of the insured.
Important to Men Wounded OF Sick Because Of
Military Service
Every man who has been in the
military service Of the United States
and who, on account Of such service,
is not in physical condition permitting
him TO enter at once into gainful oc-
cupaton should Immediately present
his claim TO the Bureau OF War Risk
Insurance, Compensation Division,
Washington, D, c.
Under the law the Bureau Is charged
with providing compensation and free
medical attention 10 all service men
discharged because Of disability, un,
til such time as they are restored 10
physical fitness.
EqerY man, who when discharged,
was afflicted with tuberculosis, OF whh
any other ailment Of any character in.
cured or augmented during his ser.
vice in the army, navy or marine
iotces OF the United States, should at
once present his case to the Bureau oil
War Risk Insurance.
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1919-06-26
A Presbyterian Hill Feature

Presby terian churches and Sunday
schools throughout the country are
10 send delegations of young people to
summer conferences at which they will
be given intensive training as crusaders
in the Presbyterian New Era Move
ment's campaign to solve the critical
community problims arising out Of the
world war,
These conferences are really training
camps to officer the large army Of
Presbyterian soldiers who have re.en-
listed for world work as Comrades of
the New Era.
The young people will be specially
trained for practical service tasks to
carry on the work Of the church. The
expenses of the young people attending
the conferences will be borne by their
individual churches and when they
have received their conference train.
ing they will devote their energies TO
the field of the churches that equipped
them for service,
Something like twenty conferences
will be held during the sammer, the
one at Hollister extending from July
20 TO August 4,