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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-12-09
PEORIA GLAD ITs DRY.
Prosperity Follows In Wake ef Dis
Appearance Of BoozA.

Prosperity Follows In Wake Of Dis
appearance Of Boozs.
Peoria, Ill. Dec. 9-Bank clsarings
here for 1880 will show q gain OF ap-
proximately $4,000. 900. and deposits
= gain OF about s15.o00.0oo at the
CLOSE OF the years business local
bankers predict, despite the fact that
Peoria's world famous distilleries
were put out Of business by prohibi-
ton.
Opponents Of prohibition had pre-
dictsd ths -hen 1t went into effect
the soutf - Of this city. where
all the :, lleries were located,
would s rack and ruin. but just
the OPT =, has happened.
A ne .ank with q 100000 oap-
italiza |. and $4,000 surplus. open
cd 90 days ago and the once Ia
mous {, isky district which formerly
dunn = $se.0oo,ooo in revenue-more
tha e . rest OF the country COM
biz 8 into tho treasury Of the Un-
lts = 1ates, now appears growing In
le and bounds.
Deeatur interests recently obtain
ed an option on q tract OF land and
are expected to start building q S1O,-
100000 glucose and sugar plant, to
be operated as competitor to the
company which took over the major
ity OF the thirteen famous whisky
and alcohol distillcries.
Where 1000 men formerly worked
to distill whisky, 1000 men now are
employed making more than thirty
products for man and beast The
food products plants manufacture in
dustrial alcohol stock feed, wheat,
flour, cane sirup. corn oils, yeast
preserves and jellies. jams. vinegar.
and numerous other products.
South Peoria once was known the
world over for its natural whisky
making resources. Il Is in the center
OF the greatest corn belt in the world.
Coal mines are everywhere nearby,
assuring adequate fuel. inland trans
portation facilities are admirable,
both on land and water.
Peoria's mysterious underground
river also played very important
part In the distillins by furnishing
water at the proper temperature and
possessing many other qualities, so
that artificial heating and purifying
were not necessary. Water was
pumped from the ground direct to
the distilleries ready for use, without
any treatment whatsoever.
With such advantages Peoria made
more whisky and paid more revenue
than any other spot In the country
It ID said here that much OF Peoria's
whisky was shipped into Kentucky to
be bonded, then returned hero for
sale.
It cost approximately s10,ooo.oo0,
1t is estimated, to TRANSFORMS the dis
tilleries OF this city and Of .Pekin,
near here, into food products manu-
featuring plants.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-12-09
ASSEMBLY PLAN ABANDONED.
Canada Wirs Victory by Defeating
New Commissions.

BY Associated Press
Geneva, Dec. 9.-proposed organ
izations on finance and transit i,n-
der the league of nations, which were
considered yesterday by the assem-
bly,, have been abandoned as the re-
suit of the compromise reached at
midnight last night by prominent
delegates to the assembly meeting
here.
The existing international health
organization will continue its work
and will come under the supervision
of the league.
This compromise is a victory for
the Canadian delegation, which yes
terday opposed the proposition that
the assembly recommend to the gov
errments the establishment, Under
the auspices OF the league, OF three
new organizations. finance. transit
and health. with annual conferences
on each of the subjects.
The round of social functions con-
rected with the meeting of the as
.eb'y In this city as varied by
the marriage of Sir George e. Fos-
ter head Of the Canadian delegation.
TO .iiss Jessie Allen.
Postponement OF the proposed PIE
biscite in the Wilma region for eight
months and exclusion of Wilma itself
from the plehisciie area has been
requested by the Lithuanian govern
ment.
This retinest, which Was contained
in note handed to the council of the
league of nations today. constitutes
the Lithuanian reply to the councils
refusal to accept the protest of Lith-
uania against sending to that coun-
try an army under the auspices of
the league.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-12-09
PLANS FOR INAUGURATION.

Marshall Names Senators Cox, Nelsor,
and overman Committee.
By Associated Press.
Washington, Dec. s.-Senators Cox,
OF Pennsylvania, and Nelson, OF Min
nesota, republican, and Overman, o'
North Carolina. democrat, have beer
appointed by Vice President Marshall
as the senate members OF the john.
congressional committee to have
charge Of the arrangements for the,
inauguration Of President Elect
Harding.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-12-09

der that item. He wants $4,000, 900
Tor rivers and harbors improvements.
do not think congress will grant
any such sum this year."
1t is the committees intention to
nave full information gathered on
both tariff and tax questions at the
present session, so bills may be ready
for introduction In the house early
in the special session.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-12-09
WOMAN ON TRIAL FOR MURDER.
Mrs. William Woodlock Alleged 20
Have Killed Husband.

BY Associated Press.
st. Louis, Dec. 9.-selection of Il
jury was begun In circuit court here
today for the trial of Mrs. William
Woodlock, 36 years old. charged with
nrst degree murder in connection
with the death of her first husband.
Thomas P. Broderick. who was shot
and killed in their home Oct. 6. 1916.
Mrs. Woodlock is also under in,
dictment for alleged completely In the
murder OF her second husband. Joseph
r. Woodlock. for which her daughter,
uursala Broderick. II. was recently
convicted and sentenced to ten yearss
In the penitentiary. The girl testi-
fed she killed both men. but the state.
contends that Mrs. Woodlock killed
her first husband. who, it is claimed
was insured for $1,000.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-12-09
PAGE ONE

PA4E ONe-
TeIegraphic NewsI
Wages of Mill Workers TO Be Re-
duced
Hope Revived For Irish Peace.
Kahn Says War Is Up to Japan,
Protest Against immigration Bill.
PAGES TWO AND THREE.
Iowa News:
Fair Board Managers Retained.
Tardes Heather Gods For Lawyers.
PAGE FOUR.
Sports News and Story:
Iowa has hopes Of Greater Team.
Minnesota Trying to Come Back.
The Palace Of Darkened Windows
PAGE EIGHT.
Markets and General:
Wheat Loses Early Gains.
Hogs Sell Lower.
PAGE NINE.
General News:
Woman Seeking Enlarged Privil
eyes.
Tablet to Student Soldiers.
PAGE TEN.
EDITORIAL:
New Rules as to inventories.
Singing and Songs.
immigration Is Not One Sidod
PAGE TWELVE.
Iowa News:
Schools Hope of Agriculture.
State Institutional Needs.
PAGES FlVE-SEVEN. ELEVEN
SIXTEEN
City News:
Marsballtown Club Dimes Beef
Feeders.
Agrie ultoral Implements Remain
High.
Chicago Great Western Sued.
Supervisors Let Paving Contract
To Stage Title Bout Here.
Municipal Court Makes Record.
c. G. W. to Enlarge Local Yards.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-12-09
WATERWAYS RoTTENNEss.
Present. System Inefficient and
Mastsfui, Official Admits.

BY Associated Press.
Washington. Dec. "a plea for
cleanup OF the 'hodgepodge that we
call Z government organization" on
the ground that It was never born:
it just grew" was made today to the
National Rivers and Harbors Con
gress by NJ. o. Leighton, chairman
of the national public works depart
ment. He declared that It was Inn
possible to build businesslike water
ways structure ION q rotten founda-
+ tion."
Business efficiency depends large
~ on coordination Of activities. the
speaker said. adding that twenty
Ave separate government agencies
dealt with the construction and de-
sign OF buildings.
Co-ordination OF federal functions.
he said, ought to rave $s0,o0o,0o0 a
year.
O. c. Merrill, executive secretary
OF the federal waterpower commits
sion told the convention that applica-
tions had been filed with him since
the commission. was created at the
last session Of congress covering nav
igable rivers. waterpower develop
ment projects aSgregating 1880 600
horsepower.
The delegates will hold their an
nual banquet tonight with Mayor ].
Hempton Moore, Of Philadelphia, as
toastmaster.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-12-09
OPERATION DOUBTFUL.

Surgeons Refuse TO Discuss Case Of
Mary ZsmBek, Dungeon Girl"
BY Associated Press.
Chicago, Dec. 2.-Surgeons who
grated the typhoid gland of a
monkey into the neck Of Mary Zem-
bek. 1s-year-old dungeon girr' re-
fuse today to predict success for the
endeavor to alleviate her arrested
development, but said they were
strongly hopeful.
The girl was hidden by her parents
at Joliet, Ill. in a cellar from baby
hood until a few months ago. She
had the body and mentality Of a
child of. years, physicians said,
when she was found.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-12-09
Mexiean Recognition Near.

BY Associated Press.
Mexico City. Dec. 9.-Efforts to OBJ
tain recognition by the United States
OF the Obregon regime in Mexico will
not be carried on as actively as they
were under the administration Of
Adolph De Ia Huerta. it is indicated
here today
An indication that recognition BY
the United States is not far off, it is
asserted, is the absence Of Alberto j..
Pani from the Obregon cabinet. 1t is
understood the former Mexican min
lister to France is the new presidents
choice for an eventual representative
In Washington.
President Obregon spent most of
the first week in official life at home
recuperating.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-12-09
MRS. Maeswiney Bitter.
AacociofoH prosu

BY Associated Press.
Washington. Dec. S.-Proponents In
Ireland Of an Irish republic are re
solved that England shall have no
peace: that the world will have no
peace until our republic is reor-
ganized." Mrs. Muriel MacSwiney.
widow Of the late lord mayor of
Cork. declared today before the COM
mission Of the Committee Of 100" In
vestigating conditions hi Ireland.
Mrs. MacSwiney said material re-
lief for her countrymen was neces-
sary. for many were starving.
But what we want more" she
added" is our freedom. We want
England out. I think the people of
Ireland would dchoose freedom and
our republic rather than food If they
were forced to choose between
them"
The women Of Ireland, she said,
are organized as well as the men. and
their attitude is one Of solidarity.
THE women Of Ireland have steeled
themselves to meet all torment" she
declared. "The women of Ireland
seldom weep now"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-12-09
NEWTON FACTORIES CLOSE.

About 600 Men Thrown Out OF Work
Mo Demand for Factory Outputs.
By Associated Press.
Newton, Dec. Give manufaotur-
ing plants In Newton practically were
idle today and had but compare
lively few men on duty engaged in
upkeep Of the buildings and equip
ment. It was estimated moro than
500 men were affected, The manu-
facturers said there lack OF suf-
f1cient demand for tbs products to
Justify continued operation. No in
formation was available as to when
work may be resumed.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-12-09
FALL MAY HEAD CABINET.
New Mexico Senator Well Versed on
Mexican Affairs,

Washington, Dec. 9.-Senator AL
bert B. Fall Of New Mexico is Presi-
dent-Elect Harding's flrst choice For
secretary of state, it became known
following Senator Harding's confer
ences with republican leaders here.
If for any reason Senator Fall de-
clines it will be rendered Sena tor
Philander c. Knox. David Jayne Hill
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-12-09
REAR ADMIRAL MAYO RETIRED.
Naval Officer Has Served Longer
Than Any Others Of Like Rank.

by NHSOcIatVu FTeSS.
Washing ton. Dec. 9.-Rear Admiral
Henry T. Mayo wartime commander
Of the United States fleet goes on
the retired list of the navy today af-
ter more than forty seven years of
service. i,e has the distinction of
having served continuously in a flag
command loager than any other rear
ADMIRAL on the list and of having
commanded the United States fleet
longer than any other naval officer
who has held that post in the modern
American navy.
Nearly thnry years of Admiral
Mayo's long service have been spent
at sea. He Is noty senior member of
the Haitian court Of inquiry.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-12-09
Today's Neus Index
The Weather.

Sun rises Dec. 10 at 7:6. sets st era,
Iowa-Gensrally fair tonight and
Friday; slightly colder in extreme
west portion tonight.
Range of temperature at Marshall-
town: Wednesday, SO and Is: Tues
day, SO and %; Dec. 8, 1913, above
and below zero. At this morning.
26; yesterday, 80.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-12-09
Reduction of 221-2 Per
Cent to Be Put Into
Effect in East.
REIMBURSEMENT
TO AFFECT 800, 900
Reduction Will BRING, Schedule Back
to Fisurss Existing One Year Ago
Employers Say Time Has Come
When Labor Must Do its Share in
Aiding in Readjustment Of Business
Conditions.
BY Associated Press.

Boston. Dec. 9.-Wagc reduction
OF 22h per cent in textile mills in
New England and New York state
was forecast today in a statement
issued after a conference OF fexti,e
manufacturers. The industry en-
ploys 100000 persons.
Such reduction, 1t was said.
would bring the wage schedules back
approximately to the figures that ex-
listed year ago and would leave the
W.ga standards generally more than
double those OF 1915. The statement
ccntinued:
1T is evident from what has tram
af.1d In the past few months tha,
there has been N insistent and com
peliing demand on the part OF the
public that the cost OF living should
be lessened ly II readjustment OF the
pr.ee of commodities. This demand
IS countrywide and 1t becomes the
DUTY of all those interested In in
dustri.s which affect Immediately
the cost Of living to give serious con-
s,aeiation to this subject.
"-W iiHe 70 No.oporate.
Manufacturers have been reluc-
fant to make any radical changes in
wages 'sss
Now that the process OF readjust
ment has operated In the wageearn.
crs' favor and living costs are stili
farther I'd be iessened, as the present
low prices OF raw materials are re-
feeted IN retail costs. the uanuf..c-
turer can properly take sorne action
20 lessee, the labor cost Involved In
production.
The refusal OF the buyers to pur-
chase goods for the past four or five
months on high basis OF cost has
led to stagnation OF the markets,
Unless something Is done to
remedy these conditions unemploy-
lnent will be increased and continue"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-12-09

situation Will be held late today at
the employment services headquar
ters here. Representative Mason's
bill authorizes a nationwide investi
cation OF unemployment, with the
states cooperating with the federal
government in devising relief meas
ures, will figure in the discussion.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-12-09
No Income Tax
Relief at Short
Congress Session
BY Associated Press.

Washington. Dec. 9.-Income tax
relief requested by business interests
is impracticable at this session ot
congress republican members Of the
senate finance committee decided to-
day at an informal conference.
This decision is In line with a SIM
ilar one by the republicans of the
house ways and means committee it
virtually closes the door to tax re-
vision legislation during the present
session.
The treasury's condition. as ou' :
lined by Secretary Houston, repub-
lican senator's said, made impossible
the tax concessions urged by busi-
pess concerns.
Secretary Houston's recommends
tion in his annual report that excess
profits taxes be repealed and the
higher income surtaxes be reduced.
were attacked today by Representa-
tive Kitchin. OF North Carolina. rank
Ing democratic member OF the house
ways and means committee. as the
most unwise, unjust, undemocratic
and pro- republic proposal that ever
cman1ated from any department OF
tho government since its beginning"
BY Associated Press.
New York, Dec. 9.--Substantial re-
duction Of taxes Is not possible In the
near future, Representative Long
worth, OF Ohio. member Of the
house ways and means committee
which FRO nj 40 roua,,,,A -, 40 .,,r<s, 40
clared here today. speaking at the
meeting OF the Association of Life
Insurance Presidents.
Our immediate problem" MIR.
Longworth said, after an analysis of
the governments fiscal situation. "is
the revision and modification and
simpltfication OF present laws and ne
substitution Of fair and proper taxes
for the present taxes. which to- m.
mind are In many respects unfair
and improper"
The speaker predicted t,,t con-
gress would slice In the neig,iborhood
Of q billion dollars from estimates
aggresating more than $4,000, 900 600
presented by the executive depart
ment when congrcss opened Monday.
That would mot permit however, he
added. any general reduction IN taxes.
and congress faced the task of find
ing new sources OF revenue.
Customs receipts. Mr.. Longwcrth
said, were too low, but he did not
consider that a general tariff revis-
ion could be taken. due to unsettled
relative costs Of production.
The excess profits tax was de-
scribed by the speaker as .essentia,-
" a tax on brains and ability I'D
efficiency Of rnanaeement,, (, which
ought to be repealed. Two siibsst. 81
tutes, Mr.. LchSwbfth snid, we're ,i.,s
der committee discussion. sales tax
or a tax on the undistributed profits
of corporations.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-12-09

Y. s. Irish Committee Agprisvsd.
BY Associated Press.
Washington. Dec. Slope that
the decision Of the British govern
ment not to permit the special COM
mittee OF Americans to visit their
territory to obtain information about
conditions in Ireland Is not final is
expressed In a letter sent today to
the British embassy by the commits
sion o. the committee OF 100. In
vestigating the Irish question.
If your letter were to represent
the final opinion OF the British GOV
ernmert," the commission wrote,
certain regrettable conclusions would
seem ID follow. It would seem to inn
ply autocratic interference on the
part Of the government with the free
communication Of friendly peoples"
The letter went on to say that the
commission would continue its work
'in conformity with It's original pur-
pose" and that 1t could not but hope
that both In England and Ireland
there would be a full understanding
Of its friendly purpose
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-12-09
Warrant Sent to FL Paso.

FL Paso, Tex, Dec. s.-Sher1n
Orndorff, of Ell Paso, has received q
warrant from Ardmore, Okla, call
ing for the apprehension Of Clara
Smith, wanted IN connection with
the shooting of Jake Hamon in Ard
more. according to the womans
brother and father and the sheriff's
office.
The father and son said they eS-
pected Clara would come to their
home as soon as she learned of the
warrant. They declared they did not
know where she was, but intimatei
that she was not far from Ell Pnso
unless unknown to them. she had
changed her plans.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-12-09
Wilson Asks Aid for Starving China
BY Associated Press

Washington, Dec. 9.-Pres d n t
Wilson today called on the American
people to contribute OF their funds to
relieve the appalling distress IN
China resulting from famine Ia sew
eral OF the provinces.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-12-09
Better Protection For PuaiIists.

BY Associated Press.
New York, Dec. 9.-Orders were
sent to all officials acting for the
state boxing commission today to
strictly enforce the boxing laws pro-
viding for felt padding an inch in
thickness to be placed under the
canvas covered fighting rings. The
warning was prompted by the death
yesterday Of Mickey Shannon as n
result Of injuries received in his bout
with Al Roberts at jersey City.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-12-09
Theft Of Whisky 10 Robbery.
3y Associated Press.

Kansas City. Dec. 9.-Despite the
fact that the sale Of whisky is Illegal
il has a market value and the theft
of It constitutes robbery, according
to q decision handed down by Grim
mai Judge e. e. Porterheld, today in
the case OF Samuel Warren. a negro
who was convicted Of whisky steal
fn1
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-12-09
In Investigate Unemployment.

Washington, Dec. Am immediate
nationwide inquiry as to the extent
of unemployment was announced to-
day by the United States employ
ment service. Investigators will re-
port before Jan. Is.
A conference on the unemployment
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-12-09
California Senator Defends
His State Against Charge
of Prejudice.
QUESTION OF WAR
UP TO ,ORIENTALs'
if Conflict Comes 1t Will BE One oil
Japansss Seeking Best Way ts
Avoid War 10 to Be Prepared
Kahn lntimatss Japan WOULD
Nsvsr Attack United States If W..
Were Ready to Meet Them.
BY Associated Press.

q A9s kiAdSSpSieltSu 1ASco.
Washington. Dec. 9.-Discussins
Z the Japanese question freely and
frankly in q cheerfully prepared ad-
dress delivered today in the house
Representative Kahn. OF California
chairman OF the military committee
! declared that America hoped also t
avoid war and that II the states
men. the pubiicists and the politi-
clans, the agitators and the dema-
gogs OF Japan" really wanted wal
With the United States they woule
be the only ones to bring it on anc
not the Americans.
Mr. Kahn said he knew that he
voiced the earnest hope and wish
Of every patriotic American tina,
Eeacss between the two countries may
continue perpetually."
The military committee chairman
reaffirmed his belief in universal
/ military training.
II am thoroughly satisfied that il
my country remains measurably pre-
pared there will be no difficulty be-
tween tha two nations at any rime,
he continued.
Den.cs Racial Prejudice.
The speaker said many puulic of
hciais in Japan a. well az political
agitators. bad tried to make the
world believe that opposition to Inn
migration OF Japanese laborers into
the United statss was based upon
racial prejudice" !"
tsSet OF, the PacffSc coast deny that
this is the cass, ne declared.
sAt neither the undesirable be rarn-
ser, laborers. skilled mechanics or
unskilled coolies. contend that the
objection is purely an economic one.
- = Japan herself is doing to the
liaborers OF China and Korea what
sne claims Is racial hate or
prejudice when done hN us to Japan
csc laborers''
Too Many yellow Dem aaoas
Representative Kahn said he was
sometimes inclined to believe that
there are many more political agi-
tators and demagogs on the other
side OF the Pacific than we can posi-
slbly find in our own country.
Happily" he continued, I'VE in
America are not worked into fren-
~ of excitement by purely political
ilappeaings.'' ~.
MIR. Kahn recalled the recent Incl
dent ut Tien Tsin, where American
ss,ldiers had been found in the Japa-
hose Iolice station by the American
consul general wounded and beaten
hen "the Japanese Nofficers denied
any knowledge of their whereabouts /"
Ihis incident, he declared, was in a
fair way to amicable adjustment be-
tween the two governments, adding:
The American people have never
become excited over the affair. You
hear NO threat OF war on the part of
American statesmen, politicians or
even demasogs."
Japs Stir Up Race Strife.
The Californian said Japan "is
striving in every way to acquire and
maintain the hegemony of the yellow
nations"
"Are the Japanese trying to bring
about the world ole conflict between
the white races and the yellow and
brown races" ked Mr.. Kahn. 81
sincerely hope not but it is a ques-
ton which the statesmen of all lib
erty-loving and democratic nations
will do well to study and bear con-
stantly In mind