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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-07-30
House Committee Hears
Sensational Evidence
on Waste.
HUNDRED MACHINES
SCRAPPED, BURNED
Nothing Saved But Gas Tanks and
Radiators, Worth About IS Cents
Each, Army Lieutenant Testifies-
Engines Chopped Out and Destroyed,
Other Parts Being Heaped in Piles
and Burned-Photosraphers Barred.

New York. July 30.--The subcom-
mittee of the house of representatives,
headed by Royal C. johnson, of South
Dakota. which has been investigating
cruelties practiced upon prisoners In
American prison camps abroad. turn
ed it's attention here today to the de-
-struction OF American army property
in France. under the direction Of army
officers. The first incident taken up
was the disposition of 100 airplanes at
Colonies Les Bellies.
The first witness, Paul Lockwood. OF
Stamford, Conn.,. formerly a lieuten-
ant of aviation in the First pursuit
group, testified that upon returning to
America he met a number Of his col
leagues in Garden City, N. Y, who told
him that the planes had been damaged
and then burned. The engines were
chopped out. the witness said his ih-
formants told him, only the gas tanks
and radiators being saved. The planes
then were thrown into q pile and burn
ed. While the fire was in progress
armed guards patrolled the vicinity to
prevent photographs being taken. ac-.
corAng to the witness. who estimat-
ed that the salvaged parts were worth
about 15 cents each.
Some of the machines, he had been
told. had been flown only twenty min
utes.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-07-30
SAYS FORD CAN'T READ.
Fact Of llliteraey Brought Out in Trib-
une Libel Suit.

Fact Of llIiteraey Brought Out in Trib-
une Libel Suit.
Mt. Clemens. Mich, July 30.-There
are two leading schools Of anarchy.
the individualistic and the communis-
tic, according to Prof. William A. Dun
ming. of Columbia University, testify
ing in Henry Fords 100000 libel suit
against the Chicago Tribune.
Professor Dunning was cross exam
ined today. In the course Of his testis
mony he remarked there were many
anarchists who can not read.
Neither can Mr.. Ford" said Attor-
ney Stevenson.
"Oh, no, Mr.. Stevenson. that is un-
fair" said Alfred Lucking. senior coun-
sci for Mr.. Ford.
At the same time Attorney Murphy
also for Mr.. Ford, was on his feet.
your honor. we object" said Mr..
Murphy. "Mr. Ford was suffering from
hay fever
Mr.. Ford said he could not read,
didn't he?" Mr. Stevenson's voice rose
above the others.
I'VE insist that it be struck out" In
sisted Mr. Murphy.
Judge Tucker instructed the Tribune
lawyer to reserve comment for final
argument.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-07-30
Head Of international Uns
ion May Insist on
Compromise.
HIGH-HANDED ACTION
MAY BE SET ASIDE
Proposes TO Learn Every Detail es
Proceedings by Which Agreement %
Union Officials Was ovsrridsn and
Radical Element Seized Control %
Msstins--Rsfsrsndum on cemproms
Use May Bs Ordered.

Chicago. July ao--w. ID. Mahon, ins
ternational president Of the street car
employees union. upon his arrival In
Chicago today. took personal charge oe
the strike OF $4,000 surface limo and
elevated road employees and promised
TO do everything in his power to settle
the dispute without unnecessary de-.
lay.
His first action was TO send q letter
to the officials and members of tho
executive committee OF the local
unions calling a conference for this
afternoon. President Mahon said he
wanted TO learn from the local union
every detail Of tho union mass meets
ing which resulted In the calling o1
the strike. He declined to discuas the
strike until after he had obtained this
Information. II Is believed he with
urge the union Immediately to take Q,
referendum vote on the compromise
offer Of the transportation lines. grant~
ing a maximum scale of e5 cents AMI
hour to tho employees OF surface lines
and 81 cents to the elevated Limos. with
eight hours. and time and half fo0
overtime TX fs;.4
Al ( O'clock this afternoon rsseo>3
dent Mahan will confer with GOvet4G!
Lowden. Mayor Thompson. and old<
cials Of the street car lines.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-07-30
fishing indications of mob spirit.

inishing indications of mob spirit
While all state militiamen were
either in the city or enroute here It
was indicated they would not be called
to duty in the streets.
II believe we have passed the crisis"
said Governor Lowden. The troops
will remain as long as there Is possi-
bility Of danger"
With the lull in rioting the police
took stock. They checked the coroners
official death list Of twenty six and
said 1t was complete. They also found
the list Of injuries had increased to
325.
One policeman. John II. Simpson, q
negro, was killed, and upwards Of
thirty policemen were hurt in the three
nights Of fighting.
The official death list Of twenty six
included dozen whites and fourteen
negroes. OF these all were identified
except one white man and three me-
groes. No women or children were dead
but scores Of them have been hurt,
some in the actual fighting.
Police today redoubled their repres-
siye ,.t.is Il i :u,i111issIia..ii. officer $
were given copies Of q drastic law
on "guntoting" passed by the last Leg
islature and told to bring prosecution
when possible under It.
Few negroes went to work today.
The most seriously affected district
was the stockyards, where only half
the working forces reported despite the
heavy police guards.
The negroes kept under cover as
almost none appeared on the streets,
and the railroads reported there had
been no noticeable exodus Of blacks
from the city.
i Reports that the $4,000 southern
negroes who came here to set high war
wages had begun to drift southwark
were secuted by railroad men.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-07-30
RAIL MEN WANT MORE PAY
Demands For Waos Increase Joined
In BY 0o,00Q

Chicago. July 30--About 100. 900 rail-
road trainmen. shop mechanics and
track workers have asked for materi-
al increases in wages, the trainmen
want a minimum OF $3.50 month.
with time and one-half for overtime
and overtime on Sundays. eight hours
to constitute a days work.
These men also ask that all yard
masters be appointed from the ranks
Of the Brotherhood OF Railway Train
men, thus probably for the first time
placing the appointment of rail-
road officer under the Jurisdiction of
a brotherhood. They do not demand
to name the individual, but ask that
only members of this union be named
for the positions.
Shop mechanics want an increase
from 81 to So cents an hour, with an
S-hour day and double timesfor over
time. Trackmen ask for increases In
hourly pay.
This Is the first time that any of
the railroad brotherhoods have asked
for a minimum monthly wage sched-
ule, and railroad officers say, If
will mean millions added to yearly
rail expenditures. particularly dur
ing winter months. Under the mini
mum demand. II a trainman assigned
to a regular run is prevented from
working by weather or otherwise he
must be paid the $3.50 on the theory
that he was ready for work and fail
ure to perform was no fault of his.
Locomotive engineers and conduct
ors also have up demand for time
and one-half for overtime. Engine
drivers now receive on average runs
1925 to $3.50 per month and conduct
ors 1910 to 1925.
The Brotherhood Of Railway Train
men includes brakemen, some fire.
men, train baggagemen and SWITCH
men. Switchmen have union of
their own, but many have Joined the
trainmen, and there Is strong rivalry
between the two unions. It is this ri
valry that causes the demand that
yardmasters be members Of the
Brotherhood Of Railway Trainmen.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-07-30
STRIKE FLOWING WELL.
Farmer Near Nevada Has Flow Of
Four Inches Of Water.

Farmer Near Nevada Has Flow OF
Four Inches Of Water.
Special to Times Republican.
Nevada, July 30.--A mammoth flow-
ing well was developed yesterday af-
ternoon on the Howard Dawson farm
within a few hundred yards Of the
East Indian viaduct on Lincoln High
way, two miles east Of this city.
The water was found in a vein Of
sand and gravel At a depth Of Ga feet
from the surface and has been flow
ing a steady inch stream Of water
since 1t broke loose shortly after noon
Tuesday. ..
The we'll is located on an ideal spot
being about 500 yards north of the
house on the East Indian creek bot
toms and vast lake of pure flowing
water could be developed very easily
and with little cost.
This is the third large flowing well
of this kind developed in the county.
The first one Is at Lake Comar and
the other one by the NJ. & st. l.. raih
way people over just east of Gearing.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-07-30
To Vi.it pati.nt. r. Airpp.ne.

Fort Dodge. July 30.--Dr. F. c. Shak-
lee gets the palm for being the first
Fort Dodger to buy an airplane for
professional use. DR.. Shaklee has pur-
chased a two passenger Curtiss ship.
He announces that his machine for
which he paid S4.250 will be used pro-
fessionally.
In other words when some distract
ed and suffering person sixty or sew
enty miles up the line puts in hurry
call. "Oh. doctor come qu!ck!" the doc
tor will be there almost before she has
time to hang up the receiver. DR..
Shaklee says he has not been able TO
accept many out-of-town calls bccaus6
Of the delay In making railroad con-
nections and also the uncertainty oe
the roads in autoing.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-07-30
PAGE ON
Telesraphio News;

Race War Spreads. isa
Mayor Thompson Rejects Troop Aid.
Strike Order May Be Set Aside.
Open Session on Peace Treaty.
Unused Planes Sent to Junk Pile.
PAGES TWO. THREE AND FOUR.
Iowa News;
Roy Emerson Hangs Himself
Murderer OF Mother Cheats Law.
To Restrict Loans on Farm Lands.
Seventy-One Car Owners Arrested.
Blue Laws Defeated.
Motor Train to Boost Navy.
PAGE six.
EDITORIAL:
Signs OF the Times.
Sister Ann and Brother George.
A Fort Dodge Night.
PAGES SEVEN, EIGHT, NINE, TEN
AND ELEVEN.
City News,
Start Work on st. Thomas Hospital
Soon.
Addition to Cost 5000, 900.
Union Plumbers Want 81 an Hour.
Search For Soldiers Missing VIII.
Boys Compete For County Honor
Levin to Provide Car Parking Space.
PAGE TWELVE.
M Markets and General:
Corn Prices Decline.
Oats Easier.
Shippers Curtail Stock Offerings.
Prices Regain Part Of Losses.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-07-30
HOUSE WANTS EARLY ACTION.
Stocks Of Food Made Available Thru
Selling Organizations. as.,s -

WASHINGTON. July so-Early action
by the war department in devising a
plan for direct sale of surplus army
foodstufrs to consumers was expected
by republican leaders today as a result
Of the adoption by the house yesterday
OF q resolution requesting that the
stocks be made available thru selling
organization. s
Senate approval Of the house meas
ure Ia not necessary, as the resolution
is without legislative direction. Chair
man Garham of the house war invesu-
eating committee said joint resolu-
ton. which when adopted would have
legislative force. might be introduced
later IL the house requests were not
complied with.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-07-30

been wrecked or Cape Engano, San
to Domingo, A delayed dispatch re-
ceived ut the navy department today
said the crew Of seventy-seven men
were rescued by the lighthouse tender
Lilac and submarine chaser 1875. which
responded to distress signals from the
May. ~.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-07-30
Eranea May Delay Action.

Paris, July 1O.-Disposition to delay
final action on ratification Of the Ger
man peace treaty until the United
States senate acts on the Franco
American military treaty was indicat-
ed today by those in touch with the
situation to represent the majority
view of the chamber of deputies peace
treaty committee. Former Premier
Rene Viviani, chairman of the COM
mittee, expressed the opinion that ex-
ecution of the treaty would be COM
pleted in time for it to be discussed in
the chamber about Aug. II. Debate on
1t, he said, probably would continue
for three weeks in the chamber ana
the senate, SO that vote might be
taken by the end of August. unless. as
suggested, action should be delayed
pending tho United States senate's ac-
tion on the Franco American treaty
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-07-30
ORGANIZE LEGION At NEVADA.
Forty Discharged Soldiers Effect Or.
uanization,

Special to Times Republican.
Nevada, July 3o.-There were about
thirty-five or forty discharged soldiers
Of the worlds war out last evening at
the first meeting held for the organi-
zation Of Nevada Post No. 4S, Ameri-
can Legion.
The officers elected for the post were
Major Fl. f. Hadley, post commander:
Glen r. Newton, vice post commander:
Arlo Hayes. post adjutant; Fred Mills.
post historian; Allen Ambrose, post
finance officer. and Milo Berka, post
chaplin. q
There will be drive started at once
to make the membership Of the Neva-
da post 100 per cent. There Is possi-
bility of about 100 In Nevada at this
time and campaign will be institut-
ed to place all Of them upon the list
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-07-30
SWEDISH CONSERVATIVES LOSE
Socialists Make Big Gain In First
Chamber Of Parliament.
rBy the Associated Press. ]

lby tHU <tSoVC1tttUu I fer's'J
Stockholm, July 29.--The conserva-
tivee, who control the first chamber Of
parliament. lost it's majority, In recent
elections and will have only thirty nine
seats Of tho $50 in the new trst cham
Der compared with eighty-six previous
ly held. The members representing
peasants associations and eight agrar-
ians. however. 1t was said. are allied
with the conservatives, giving that ele-
ment a total of flfty-seven votes
The socialists will hold forty eight
seats, compared with ninetesn In tho
old chamber.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-07-30
FIRST DIVISION ENTRAINs.
Famous Combat Division to Leave c.
hlenz Aug. 15-Leave 5000.

Famous Combat Division to Leave CO.
hlenz Aug. 15-Leave 5000.
[By Associated Press.1
Coblenz, July 29.--The First division
of .Ac Ia.:...sa:s.sIaI, aTii;y;- will ss5Ssn Oh
training, for Brest, on Its return to the
United States, about Aug. Is, accord
ing to informal information from CEN
trail headquarters received here today.
This would leave a total Of about 5000
American troops in the army of occu-
patton. This force should be composed
OF the Eight infantry, which probably
would be garrisoned at Coblenz with a
company Of engineers, company OF
military police. and a unit OF artillery.
This program, 1t was said here, Is
subject to change upon suggestions OF
the interallied council at Paris.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-07-30

Grssne--Justice C. b. Weston came
to Butler county in 1874 and has been
Justice OF the peace at Greene for the
past thirty-one years. He has always
taken an active interest In political
and social circles thruout the county
and stats and has been prominent A a
q. A. r. work. Mr.. Weston viii 90 TO-
Columbus. O.. the fore part Of Sep~s
temher AZ q delegate to the annual q
A. ,R. encampment and will serve o.
the department commanders stAfk
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-07-30
Navada - preparations q

Nevada Preparations are bein1
made looking toward the holding OF
a splendid two-day reunion Of the
Story county veterans association q
Nevada on Aug. and 5. Efforts are
being put forth to have ut least q
hundred Of the veterans able to reg
lister and as many OF their wivos
and members Of their families as pos-
sible. Nate Kendall Of Abba has been
secured TO deliver an address on thu
second day Of the reunion.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-07-30
Britl,h strik. continue.

London. July 3o--An attempt to set- i
tie the Yorkshire coal strike today /
proved unsuccessful. The conference /
OF mine owners and strikers held 1t |.
Leeds. at which It was hoped solu- /
ton Of the difficulty might be reached
failed to effect an agreement
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-07-30
Entire State Needs Rain.

Des Moines, July 30.-The Iowa corn
crop is beginning to need rains in all
sections but 1t is believed to be holding
its own, the weekly crop report for
Iowa todays says. The hot strong
winds have caused corn to curl in sonfs
sections.
Threshing OF winter wheat is slow
Pastures and truck crops are seriously
in need of rain. The yield of oats is
reported less than normal.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-07-30
LYON COUNTY VOTES PAVING.

Bond Issue and Paving Carry BY a
Marrow Margin.
Special to Times.Republican.
Sioux City, July 30-Lyon county
yesterday voted in favor of fpaved roads
and a bond issue of, $1.125 900. The
pavement proposition carried by 100
votes while the margin in favor Of the
bond issue was about sixty.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-07-30
BOY BURNS TO DEATH.

Lads Start Firs and Thsn Hide ~
Barn--Used Matches.
Waterloo. July 3o.--A 3-year-old son1
Of Mr.. and Mrs. Ferdinand Kenxmans
Of Fairbank. Iowa. burned In firOs
which was started by himself and hio.
5-year- brother while playing with
matches in u barn. The boys became
frightened ana hid. the smaller ones
body being found In the SrnnAry. An
buildings on the farm were destroyed.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-07-30
Permanent Rank Approved.

Washington. July so-Favorable re-
ports on bills authorizing the appoint
ment Of Gems. John ]. Pershing and
Peyton March. chief Of staff. to the
permanent ranks Of general was a-.h
orized today by the house military
committee.
4 The vote on Pershing was unani-
NOUS but the vote on General March
was 8 to Z.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-07-30
Lieut.. Col. Samuel T. Ansell.

Lieut.. Col. Samuel T. Ansell has
handed in his resignation to War
Secretary Baker. Ansell has been
the leading figure in the fight within
the war department regarding mili-
tary justice. II is understood that
he wants to be free to carry on the
agitation to have the rules governing
military trials changed, 70 make
them more humane. \
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-07-30

Gasolene locomotives that are safe
to use in coal mines have been invent
ed in England. ignition taking place In
side tight boxes, and their exhaust
thru water.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-07-30
Belgium Ready to Ratify.

Brussels. July 30.-The foreign af-
fairs committee today passed favor
ably upon the ratification of the peace
treaty with Germany.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-07-30
Red Active In BULGARIA..

London, July 30-Reports from Bull
garia by way of Berlin declare boil
shevism Is spreading in that country
says an Exchange Telegraph dispatch
from Copenhagen today.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-07-30
German. Vote Wealth Tax.

Weimar. July 2S.--The prooosed ex-
traordinary. tax on wealth was voted !
upon favorably by the council Of stata.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-07-30
Action of Senate in Break
ing Custom Forecasts
New Rule.
UNUSUAL STEPS TO
GUARD FRENCH TREATY
Only Officials Have Access to Rooms
Where Document 10 Being Kept
Pending Final Disposition by Senate
Mo Printed Copies to Be Made
France May Delay Action on German
Peace Treaty Till United States Acts.

Washington, July So.-AstionSof the
senate members yesterday in agreeing
to consider at an open session Monday
the treaty with Colombia, thereby
breaking down custom that has stood
for more than 100 years, was being
discussed today as probably forecast
ing similar action when the treaties
with Germany and France are acted
upon.
French Treaty Guarded.
q Unusual steps to guard the official
text Of the French defensive treaty,
submitted yesterday to the senate by
President Wilson, pending final action
upon the convention by that body, are
being taken, it became known today,
and these precautions will continue,
according to Secretary Sanderson, Of
the senate, until it has been finally de-
posted in the state department vaults.
With the receipt of the treaty, which
is the only copy In the United States.
and beans the signature Of Premier
Clemenceau and the grand seal Of
the French republic, as well as Presi-
dent Wilson's signature, the iron graf
ing separating the executive clerk
from the rest Of the secretary office
WAS. ordered closed and locked, and sll
persons entering the secretarys office
except those whose identity Is known.
were closely scrutinized.
Senate officials declined to send the
treaty to the government printing Of
flee so that printed copies could be
made but had a typewriter copy made
inside the barred enclosure.
Another precaution was the deposit
ing of the French treaty in big vault
in the office Of the disbursing officer
Of the senate, which is not only fire,
but burglar proof.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-07-30

p....L Beat Wrecked.
washington, July s0-Thes naval pa
trol boat May. = converted yacht. has
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-07-30
SUBMARINE GOES DOWN.
Two Drowned When Sub Floundera
With Matches Open

New London. Conn. July ga sub.
marine, said to be Co.. suddenly went
Acwr With matches ens. teday. acco10s
ing to persons at pleasure beach.
Waterford. and it is said that two men
were drowned.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-07-30
NEWS OF THE DAY
The westl

Iowa. Showers pr
and Thursday. Cooler
west and central Iowa.
Range OF temperatui
town: Tuesday. 100 a
93 and SO: July 20. 1911
I this morning. II. yesi
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-07-30
INTENSE HEAT
DAMAGES CROPS
Reports From Northwest Part Indicate
Corn 10 Badly Damased-Hope Held
Out For Rain as Heavy Showers Are
1Rsportsd From S. D-Thrssher Goes
4 sanan, -hau Heat.
riines-Republican.

Sioux City. July S0.-The intense
heat Of the last few days continues to-
day and reports from sections say that
corn is being badly damaged. Hope Is
held out for rain tonight or tomorrow.
however. as reports from Bellefourche,;
S. D., show a rain fall Of two inches in
twelve hours last night and this morn
ing.
Robert Lewis. thresher engineer at
Lake View, Sac county, became vio-
lently insane yesterday when overcome
by heat. His condition Is grave.
The Jewish monitor. (Fort Worth-Dallas, Tex.) 191?-1921, 1919-11-07
WICHITA FALLS.


Mr.. and Mrs. A. B. Wolfson and
family have returned from Denison
where they attended the funeral Of
Mr.. Wolfson's mother.
Harry Schwarz has returned from
a short visit to Ardmore.
Henry Nuremberg of Fort Worth
spent several days with his sister,
Mrs. A. B. Wolfson.
Maurey Leterman Of Oklahoma
City spent last week here.
Mrs. Louis Pink and son, Richard,
have returned from a visit to Indian
apolis and Toledo.
Mrs. Ann Miehlhausen and daugh-
ter, Betty, of Los Angeles, Cal, is
visiting Miss Rose Rosenberg.
Mr.. Abe Wagner Of Houston is in
the city on business.
The Council of Jewish Women met
Monday at the Kemp Library. Mrs.
Ben Kaufman presided as both presl-
dent and Vice president were absent.
After a business meeting Mrs. Jake
Cohen gave a Bible story. Current
events were given by Mrs. B. Sachs
and Miss Rose Rosenberg. A vocal
solo was rendered by Mrs. Herman
Goldstucker, accompanied by Mrs. Art.
A rummage sale was held last week
and the amount realized was S264.0O.
Mrs. Sam Kruger who has been
quite i'll for the past month, is improv-
ing.
Mrs. Chas. Greenburg and daughter
is in Kansas City.
Mrs. Dan Of Fort Worth visited her
daughters, Mrs. L. Cohen and Mrs. +.
Kleinman.
Lazarus Cohen is in Chicago.