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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-05-02
NEW YORK POLICE
SEIZE EXPLOSIVES
Raid Of Bomb Squad Rssults in Sex
urs Of Large Quantity Of Death Deal
ina misunderstanding OF Reds IN
Connection With May Day consp'r-
Aey Near at Hand.

New York May IA large quantity
OF explosives coniiscated by police and
federal agents at mousse In "eat
Forty fifth street was being examined
at police headquarters In connection
with the investigation Of the conspir-
acy to kill prominent men by sending
bombs thru the mails. Officials an
nounccd that the house was raided last
night by the police bomb squad"
Federal officials and police were ex-
pectcd to make a roundup Of reds
today in connection with the May day
conspiracy to Kill prominent men with
bombs.
twenty-five Of these machines are
known to have been mailed. one ex-
plodlng and the others being turned
over to The authorities. 1t Is assumed
that the warnings sent broadcast make
It Improbable that any bombs still in
transit will accomplish their designed
purpose.
1t was reported that warnings had
been cabled to members OF the peace
delegation in Paris. However. it was
declared there was no definite indica-
tion that any bombs had been sent
abroad.
Federal and police investigators OF
the nationwide bomb conspiracy said
today they had clue that might lead
to the discovery of the conspirators
when the manufacturer Of the pecui-
iarly designed paper with which the
boxes containing the machines were
covered informed them that not more
than a few hundred sheets of paper
had left his stock. He said he could
furnish a list OF his patrons.
The paper Is OF fancy green
weave. OF basket weave design. 1t
was suggested that the criminals must
have had a box maker prepare on
special order twenty-five or thirty
boxes and the box maker used the
sample paper because the order was n
small one.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-05-02

Berne, May 1.-The artillery of Ger
man government troops is audible in
cording to private advices from that
city. The government troops hold all
important points about Munich and are
masters OF the railroads.
The red guards are reported to be
demoralized and to be plundering the
banks.
The communists are threatening to
massacre the bourgeoise when the goy-
ernment forces attack 'the city. The
misery OF the people Is said to have
reached an unbearable point. a 4 T
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-05-02
OPEN cUT-oUTS ILLEGAL.
Sudden Explosions Of Motors Work
hardship OH Shocked Soldiaes.

Chicago, May Authorities In =
number OF central west cities tava
taken steps 20 prevent motorc.e iisxs
and automobilists from driving with
the mufflers Of their motors open, 1t
Is declared that the sudden explosions
have the same effect as bursting shells
and machine gun fire on the shattered
nerves OF returned soldiers who are
suffering from she'll shock,
The authorities say that many shell
shock victims who had virtually re-
covered have had to return to hosrli-
tails as the result of tho sudden "pop-a
pop" of a motorcycle ocgine behinH
them.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-05-02
WOULD STOP GRAIN BETTING.
Bill Submitted to Prohibit Speculation
In Canada.

Winnipeg, Man.. May "A bill pro-
hibiting speculation in grain and other
food products on Cana lian grain ex-
changes has been prepared by the
Manitoba Grain Growers association
and submitted to its parliamentary re-
preventative at ottawa, r. C. Henders
of Macdonald, Manitoba.
For several weeks there has been
agitation for drastic legislation. The
grain growers association adopted re-
solutions declaring "there is certain
element on the grain exchange at Win
nipeg who are able In a very large
measure to control the grain trade, de-
pressing prices to the producer when
they see fit, and boosting prices after
they have gained control of the grain
crop" y.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-05-02
rowNLgy MUST STAND TRIAL,
Supreme Court OF State Rules Against
Nonpartisan League Head.

-. Paul, May "A. 4. ToWnleS'
president OF the National Nonpartisan
League. and Joseph Gilbert, league
organizer. must stand trial In Jackson
county, on charges of dlsloyalty. the
state supreme court ruled today.
The decision OF the district court.
oyerrulIng iemurrcrs brought by
Townley and Gilbert, who sought TO
have the indictments duashed was sus-
tained.
The supreme court ruled that con-
spiracy may be committed wfthout
completion OF tho act which has its
object. Gilbert Is charged with having
made public utterances designed 10
discourage CO. operation in the war. ana
the indictment holds Townley responi-
lbic for the Nonpartisan League Con-
fict phamphl.t which, the indictment
holds, was a violation ot the espionage
act
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-05-02
WHAT isA CORSET,
Revenue Cemunissiorsr Must Answer
Question Regarding Female Apparel.

New York. May Are corsets
underwear? This problem was put
up today To commissioner OF internal
revenue. Daniel T. Roper, sent to tho
treasurer department, Washington, by
Lou Hahn, executive secretary Of the
National Retail Dry Goods Associa-
ton.
Mr.. Hahn protests that the problem
Is causing grae perplexity TO dry
goods merchants thruout the country.
The new luxury tax is the cause of
the difficulty. An unofficial ruling has
declared that corsets are underwear
Mr., Hahn says, and luxury and tax
able. Some merchants are collecting
the tax ard others are not and Ms
Hahn appealed TO Commissioner Roper
to put corsets in their proper place
officially.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-05-02
Eastern Question Peace Ghost

Philadelphia. May 2.-"The eastern
question is the ghost that stalks thru
the halls of the peace conference, and
there is only; one great nower that can
address the ghost, the United States"
said Morris Jastrow, Jr., of the Uni
versity of Pennsylvania. in an address
on The Ottoman Turk and the Future
of Turkey in Asia Minor before the
American Academy of Political and
Social Science today.
THE ether great powers without ex-
ception." he said. "are responsible for
the fact that even after 100 years, the
ghost has not been laid"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-05-02
Juao. SIavs Too Ambitious,

Geneva, May 2.-The government OF
Carinthian has ordered mobilization OF
twenty military classes IN order to ar
rest invasion of Germany Austria by
Jugo- Slavs, according 10 a dispatch
received at Berne from q reliable
source.
Jugo-S Slavs arc reported to be at
tacking on A !ifty-mile front only fif-
teen miles from Klagenfurt and VII
Ia
Vienna is said to be prepared to aid
the Carinthian troops and the allies
;.re seeking to settle the conflict.
Corinthia is titular dutchy Of
Austria, east OF the Tyrol and north
Of Carniola. The capital is Klagen-
furt. Two-t thirds Of the people are
German and the remainder Slavs.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-05-02
MARsHALLTOwN. IOWA. FRIDAY. MAY 2, 1919.

the Roxbury district when more than
100 men and women were arrested, Up
20 noon Ave men had been arraigned
charged with taking part In an affray.
Two OF them were sentenced TO two
months imprisonment. Every person
who sought To enter the court house
was subjected to the scrutiny OF de-
tectivcs. who turned away hundreds.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-05-02
JUDGE BOYD MAKES RULING.
Declares Void Section Prohibitive Tax
on Child Labor Products.

Greensboro, y. c., May 2.-The chiiu
labor section of the war revenue Dill
placing q prohibtive tax on products
of child labor entering into state com
merce. was declared unconstitutional
today by federal Judge James E. Boyd.
Last year he declared void the original
child labor act, which the United
states supreme court annulled by n
margin of one vote.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-05-02
Germany to s.i.. Railroads,

Berlin. May |, by wireless TO Lon
d"n-The constitutional committee of
the national assembly at Welmar has
adopted resolution that the railway
system Of Germany be taken over by
the government and held until April,
1921. The plan would follow that en-
ployed by the United States. Only
Bavaria objected to the measure.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-05-02

(thirty- three miles southwest of the
port OF Spalato, Dalmatla) should ne
ceded to Italy end that she should re-
tain the port of Volpna."
Available maps do not show the
town OF Volpra. One OF the principal
ports of Albania. however, is Avlonu,
otherwise known as Nalona, on the
bay OF the same name In the southern
part Of the Albanian coast. and 1t
seems not improbable that this port
may be the one meant.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-05-02
"sHoRT IS MAYOR HERE"
Threaten Destruction OF Sioux City "
Mayor 10 Recalled.
TlmtN-Rcpub!ican.

Special 10 TimeS-Repuohcan.
Sioux City. May 2.-"Short Ia mayor
here and we will blow the whole town
TO hell II you put him out was written
on a postal card received this morn
ing BY f. j. Stason, who has been
active in securing the petition for the
recall of Mayor Wallace NJ. short Ta'
card was signed 81. w. w. Alliance TOT
short" Tho card has been turned over
to federal authorities.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-05-02
German Delegates Pleased.

Versailles. May 2.-The German
peace delegates today were pleased
that the first meeting Thursday with
representatives of the allied and asso-
ciated powers took the form Of a
mutual exchange Of credentials rather
than a one-sided demand for the Ger
man papers.
They take this as an indication that
the negotiations are 10 be on the basis
of an equality,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-05-02
q
FUNGUS ATTACKS WHEAT.
Hitherto Unknown Parasite CaseiNe
Ysliowinn Of Illinois Grain.

YslIovins Of lllireis Grain.
Chicago. May 2.--lnvestigation Of tho
yellowing Of wheat in certain parts ~,
Illinois together with q loss OF vigor
in the plant are reported dne to an
afrliction hitherto unknown tn1 this
country.
In a statement today by h. w. SNOW.
crop expert, gives br. Burieson. OF
the College Of Agriculture. University
of Illinois, as authority for the con y
ciusion that the condition as investi}
gated in Madison county Is due 10 4
fungus which attacks the roots of thf
plant In Australia II Is known nh,
take all" and in France as foot rot !
Mr.. Snow says.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-05-02
The -p,ily Fliaht Delay.

st. John s, n. r., May Local
weather conditions were not faborable
this morning for the start Of the trans
Atlantic flight and the British avia-
tors who are attempting the "big hop"
decided to postpone'a a decision until re-
ports were received as to conditions
over the ocean. 6
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-05-02
COUNTRY LAGS AS
LOAN TIME FLIES

Indicated Subscriptions Are S1,500.0o,-
900 one-Third Of Quota-Individuai
Subscriptions Falling Behind Record
Of Fourth-cineinnati oversub-
seribed.
Washington, May with indicated
subscriptions Of $500. .oo0, 900 one-third
of the victory loan quota, the country
still Jagged today behind the record
made in both the fourth and third
loans.
The number of individual subscrip-
tions is falling or in several districts.
notably Boston and treasury officials
said extraordinary efferts would have
to be made TO equal the record Of
Twenty million subscribers to the
fourth loan.
Cincinnati, always one of the first
large cities to obtain it's quota. has
reached it's allotment with 100000 TO
spare. The Cleveland district was re-
ported to have subscribed more than
$265. 900, 900 altho official reports
showed only $121.O00,000.
Hundreds of subscriptions were said
to have been obtained in San Francisco
by>the appeal carried on "a card bear
ing the name Of local men killed in
action. The list was headed "The
answer to all of your objections"
Among the racial groups in Chicago
the Czecho-Slav are leading In the
amount Of sales. Six hundred and
twenty four honor flags have been
awarded in the Chicago district.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-05-02

Paris, May 1.-THE naval terms to
be embodied In the peace treaty,
whic., finally have been completed, do
not provide for the sinking Of the
larger German warships. The dispose
ton Of these vessels is left to be de-
cided later by the allied and associated
powers.
No formal program was announced
for today's session Of the council of
three, but 1t was unofficially stated
that the meeting was being devoted to
odds and ends necessary for final
completion Of the treaty.
Outline Of Treaty.
The treaty Of peace comprises from
fifteen to twenty chapters, according
to Marcel Hutin, Of the Echo de Paris.
The preamble sets forth the reasons
why the contracting parties entered
the war and the necessity for the
league Of nations. The second chap
ter deals with German frontiers, and
the third contains all clauses con-
nected with alterations of frontiers
EESulllIlS III CildllSCo III tHO SONCA Ci6A-
I ty of territory. The fourth sets forth
the military, naval and aerial clauses.
. and the fifth takes up the disposition
Of the German colonies, it is said.
The other chapters are not finished
but will concern reparations, economic
and financial questions and interna-
tional labor legislation. The treaty
concludes with a chapter concerning
guarantees for the execution Of the
conditions ny Germany
M. Hutin adds that there is every
reason to believe the German delega-
ton really has full powers and will
sign the preliminaries Of the treaty.
Chinese to Issue Statement.
The Chinese delegation is expected
to issue this afternoon statement
concerning the settlement OF the Kiao
chah dispute effected by the council
OF three. It is understood that the
Chinese will express keen dissatisfac-
ton with the decision.
Wilson Plan Unfair TO Albania.
x The town Of Volpna, which President
Wilson said In his memorandum to
B Premier Orlando should belong to italy.
is not on the Dalmatian coast, but is
an Albanian port now occupied by
D Italians. The Albanian delegation here
lis much exercised over this recon-
mendation and say that a seizure OF
.yolpna by Italy would start a move
ment Jwhich would threaten the dis
memberment of Albania.
,Gg Premier yenizelos has based on
ItaIy's possession Of Volpna a claim
ION the Albanian islands for Greece
and the Serbians. encouraged by this
action, are making proposals which
are said to be threatening Albania's
existence. is4
The text Of the memorandum hand
I od to Premier Orlando by. President
q Wilson on April II among, other things
4 said: II believe there will be common
\, u ASro1mont that the island of Lissa
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-05-02
Dodoe ArtilI.r,ylWI,en Reach Home.

New York. May 2.-The first army
artillery park, with the exception Of
truck company and comprising
thirty six officers and l.S42 men, ar
rived today on the Canonious. The
troops will be dernobillzed at Camp
Dodge. ss3s,l 56
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-05-02
esrljr Quietly celebrates.

Berlin, May 2, by wireless to Lon
don. 1st Of May brought with Il.
for tho first time, almost complete OBJ
servance of, tho workers. holiday IN
Berlin. Nearly all means Of comnuni-
cation were shut down to factories. and
shops and Restaurants were closed.
Walks enmasse were INDUCED In 10
the suburbs by the populace. Up to
the early afternoon no incident had oc-
CURED.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-05-02
Ths Weather.

+; Iowa weather Showers tonight and
Saturday; warmer tonight.
Range Of Temperature at MARSHALL
town: Thursday, 5S niid So; Wednes-
day. So and A.; May & 1915, 81 and 40.
8At this morning, ~; yesterday. AZ. NJ
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-05-02
EIGHTY-TWO ALIENS
DENIED FRANCHISE
Forty Swedish, Thirty. six Norwegian,
and Six Russian Applicants, Who
Surrendered First Citizenship Pa
psrs to Avoid Military Service,
Barred by Examiner Doe. II

Duluth, Mimi. May 2.-Eishty-two
aliens who had applied for citizenship
in the district Of Recorder Doe, United
States naturalization examiner. have
been barred from becoming, citizens,
according to a list sent to Washing
ton today. These men surrendered
their first papers in order to escape
military service.
Does district includes northern
Minnesota ami part Of Northern Da-
kota. Forty OF the men are Swedish,
thirty six Norwegian and ssix Russian.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-05-02
Linotype Men Strife.

Albany. May Tho only local
...hi,.hea .s.s l.. ...s.::-.3 -
was the Bulletin, single sheet 0f re-
produced typewrittcn news issued byI
the victory loan committee and dis
tributed by letter carriers. Tho com
posing rooms G. the regular papers
were tied Up by walkout OF linotype
operators whc lett their machines at
midnight Wednesday.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-05-02
Taft in pes Moines May 27.

Des Moines. May 2.-William II. Tat
will be the principal speaker at the
Iowa statewide rally Of the league 10
enforce peace here the evening Of Nay
81, it was announced today.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-05-02
MUNICH REPORTED TAKEN.
Government Troops Said to Have Ent.
cred Bavarian Capital.

Paris, May 2.-Bavarian government
troops captured Munich from the
communists on Thursday morning, ac-
cording to advices reaching here to-
day.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-05-02
Fairvssa4her Mood. Conn. ~, !,

USsoo N0Wpauts
Des Moines, May 2,--Thomas Fair-
weather, mayor Of Des Moines. today
was made president Of the Associated
Packing Company. a new concern with
y capitalization Of 5000. 900, which
will have henduunr4a.e h.re rrhA
mayor announced he would serve out
NJ, term In Office. which expircs In one
year.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-05-02
STRIKERS BACK TO WORK.
Wage Increases Granted BY Sioux City
Building Contractors

Special to Times Republican.
Sioux City, May 2.--Twelve building
contractors late yesterday granted the
wage increase demands Of common la
borers, hod carriers and cement work.
ers and the strikers went to work this
morning receiving Is cents per hour
increase. Work on two or three large
contracts is st,ll at a standstill because
the increase has not been granted by
the contractors.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-05-02

washington! May o.---The name OF
Corporal Robert q. Combs, Leon. Iowa,
is listed amorG the current casualties
in overseas ferccs. n
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-05-02
FERDINAND TO BUDAPEST.
Dispatch Says King Will Lead Troops
10 Hunoarian CspitaI.

Vienna, May king Ferdinand of
Roumania accompanied by French
generals Is about to enter Budapest,
the capital of Hungary, at the head OF
his troops, Bucharest dispatch to
Neu F'reie Prasse says.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-05-02
Lid an, v;olenee.

Boston, May 2.--Measures were tax
sen by the police today to prevent a
recurrence Of the rioting yesterday in
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-05-02
Always ssmethira 70. kick AS..&

You can't complain Of the nrsce cS,3
wheat now" e a
No.. replied Farmer Corntassels
tsaf they y might 80 q lestls furthsff
and Kuarantce us the money withc,s7
putin us 70 20 much tiouble raisi
the wheat. vashington star. ss
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-05-02
Treaty to Be Handed to
Teutons on Monday Tn
pleasant Dose.
NO QUIBBLING TO
BE PERMITTED THEM
oesmany TO BE Given Fifteen pays to
Consider and For ENJOYS to Consult
With Government and Treaty Will
De Signed or. Rejected by May rs
ItalySinvited to Send Ambassador to
Meeting on Monday.
fBy the Associated Press.1


II the work Of carrying out the
last phase Of the peace negotia-
tions is according to the program
outlined in Paris dispatches. tho
treaty ending the great war prob
: ably will be signed early in the
week beginning May 25.
The treaty will be presented to
the Germans Monday afternoon.
Reports from tho peace conference
indicate that it is to be ''victors'
peace" and there win be no oral
conversations except the mdrest
formalities when the treaty is
handed over. Fifteen days will be
given the enemy to consider the
treaty, with an additional five days
or week for the exchange Of
views between the allies eand Ger
man delegations.
Thus. at the latest. If present
plans are followed. May q should
see peace reigning between Ger
many and the allied and associated
governments.
A secret plenary session OF the
conference will be held Saturday,
while on Monday a meeting will be
held to organize the league Of ma
tions. Italyis ambassador is invited
to attend such conferences as the
regular peace delegation from that
county would attend. He has been
asked formally to be present Mon
Gay at the luncheon Of the league
OF nations.
The council Of three met yester-
. day and besides considering dis
position OF German cables. gave
Belgium = pribr claim on SSeV. .oO0.-
900 Of the reparation monies to be
received from Germany. ~.
Germany's delegation. exchanged
credentials with allied representa-.
tives. the meeting being brief and
formal. Count Won Brockdorff-
Rantzau, the German foreign Sec
retary, appeared almost overcome.
Munich, held by soviet forces,
has not yet been taken by German
government troops. It is hemmed
in by government soldiers, how
ever, and the general attack upon
it may not be long delayed.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-05-02
SEVENTY PERISH IN QUAKE.
More Than Five Hundred lnjugbd
San Salvador Shock.

San Salvador. MAY a.-rScventy u9EAN
sons were killed and more thar III s
persons were injured as . result ~
earthquake OF April 2s The 611mo9oH II
was extensive IL this city nnl neofRX
towns to which the earth Shocks wste
confined Ii
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-05-02
twenty nine police and several In tho
crowd being wounded.
MAY Day Calm at .

May Day Cain, at be|ns
Berne, May May day was calm
here there being 1000 persons In tho
labor parade.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-05-02
Hundreds Injured.

policemen were hurt. one sergeant
who was stabbed in the back being in
a dangerous condition, during yester-
days May day disorders. according 10
an official announcement at midnight.
Apparently only one person was
killed a youth named Lorne, who. ac-
cording to reports not yet authenti-
Gated. was struck by several bullets.
The nerson who fred the shots is said
to have been arrested.
There we're oss persons severely
wounded, 200 slightly injured and $50
arrested. American ambulances did
efficient work In picking up the
wounded. the American Red Cross at
tendants being cheered by the crowds.
At the Invaiides bridge an American
lieutenant colonel and two junior Off
GERS were stopped by dragons when
they attempted to cross the river.
After a parley the Americans we're
charged by some cavalrymen and in
the melee some shots we're fred.
During clash between the police
and the crowd in Place dc la Bastille,
in which twenty persons were
wounded, a policeman shouted to the
mob: Tf you want to fight go to
Versailles and Tight the Germans.
The mob kept up the cry Of ION to
Versailles" and diversion was
created which averted more serious
fighting. Foreigners were prominent
in the demonstrations, and the police
declared that virtually every other
leader Ii The crowds ~e: either Rus
sian, Spanish or member Of some
other alien race.