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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-12-11
MANY CHRISTMAS TREES CUT.
Trees Which Would Make Vas
Forest Sacrificed to Custom.


BY Associated Press.
Washington, Dec. 11.-Between four
and five million Christmas trees will
be felled this year to brighten
American homes. churches and COM
munity centers, and delight the
hearts of the children This is the
estimate Of the forest service, which
says that the total of trees used in
this country each yuletide season
equals approximately the combined
consumption of England, Scotland
and Wales and is about 25 per cent
greater than that Of Germany.
Forest service officials are on
posed to any movement to dis
courage the use of these trees for
Christmas purposes. To the argu-
ment that the cutting and use of the
trees is a great waste, they say that
the custom is so old. so well ground
ed. and so venerated, that even il IL
were economically somewhat indefen-
sible, these aspects will and should
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-12-11
OFFICERS DOUBT
BONDS WERE BURNED

Denial Made by Poffenbarser of
Story of Keith Collins Regarding
Destruction Of seourities-Nsw and
Sensational Evidence May Develop
From Latest Revelations.
Special to Times Republican.
Council bluffs, Dec. 11-Doubt of
the truth Of parts Of the confessions
made by Keith Collins, Fred Paffen-
barger and others Of the mail car
robberies was cast upon them today
by a fiat denial made by Fred Pofren-
barger Of the story told by Collins
regarding the burning Of tho million
dollars worth Of bonds stolen. Fed
eral officials brought Poffenbarger
here today to verify Collins story.
Arriving here, Poffenbarger made a
nat denial that the bonds were
burned at his home. as told by Col
lins. Federal officials say also they
are in doubt about Collins story
about throwing a suitcase filed with
bonds into the Missouri river. They
say the robbery is involved in a maze
Of contradictory statements and some
new and sensational evidence. It is
hinted, may develop.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-12-11
BOMB FACTORY IN DUBLIN.

Police Unearth All Kinds of Internal
Machines In Morning Raid.
BY Associated Press.
Dublin, Dec. 11.-A plant for the
manufacture of bombs was discover
ed during an early morning raid to-
day on a bicycle repair shop in Par
nell street in the center Of Dublin.
Large quantities Of arms. ammu-
milton, bombs and gelegnite were
seized.
Three men were arrested. one of
whom was shot and wounded while
attempting to escape.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-12-11

low the retirement Of marines who
served either as warrant or commits
stoned officers In the world war with
pay OF the highest grade in which
they served during the emergency.
He also urges the creation Of the
grade Of chief marine gunner, chief
Quartermaster clerk and chief pay
clerk for the corps. the grades to be
filed by promotions.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-12-11
RIoTING IN PRAGUE.
Conditions Unsettled in New Repub-
lie Of Czecho- Slovakia.
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
Prague, Czecho- -Slovakia, Dec. IL
A detachment of police, endeavoring
to clear away a crowd of demonstra-
tors from in front of the parliament
building today, finding itself sur
rounded and attacked, the authorities
allege, fired upon the crowd, wound
ing at least eighteen persons, four
of them seriously. The government
buildings are being guarded by
troops.
dispatches from Prague Friday
reported upwards of fifty casualties
among policemen and civilians in
fighting for possession OF the central
offices of the social democratic
party1
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-12-11
Mrs. Hamon in Chicaeo-Guarded.
BY Associated Press

Chicago, Dec. 11.-Mrs. Jake L.
Hamon, widow Of the slain Oklaho-
ma millionaire, has returned to her
home here. it became known today.
Her daughter, Olive Bell, returned
with her.
Mrs. Hamon refused to be inter-
viewed and her apartment is guarded
by two detectives.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-12-11
COMMUNITY HEADS ELECTED.

National Association in Session at ot.
Louis-Taik Finance.
BY Associated Press. 4
st. Louis, Dec. 1.-THE board Of
directors Of the National Association
Of Community Development Service
met here today and prepared to elect
officers and complete. arrangements
for the nationwide community devel-
convention of the association here
yesterday.
The directors were to- decide on a
pethod of financing the project to-
day.
The association plans to seek CO.
operation Of farming and business
interests in carrying on the proposed
work.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-12-11
Penn to WrestIe Ames.
3v Associated Press

BY NSSOC1ated FfeSS.
State College. Pa, Dec. IL Penn
sylvania state wrestlers probably will
meet two middle western opponents
this winter. A match with Iowa
State College already has been
scheduled to take place at Ames,
Iowa, March 26
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-12-11
Woman Of Hardin County Dies.
cpeeial to Times -R eoI1b1icao

Special TO T1meS-RepuoHcan.
!, Eldora, Dec. 11.--Mrs. Phoebe Hall,
aged so. died today at her home in
Providence township, near Lawn
Hill. She is survived by six grown
children, four sons and two daugh-
ters,
Mrs. Hall has been a resident OF
Hardin county for fifty years.
The funeral will be held Sunday
from the home.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-12-11
EIopers Hurt In Auto Accident.
3v ASSOciafed Press

By Associated Press.
Chicago, Dec. 11.-Merle B. Inks
and his wife, formerly Irene McAu-
life, who figured in the alleged thief,
Of g. large sum Of money from the
Franklin Park, ILL.,, postoffice, where
Mrs. Inks was postmistress, were
seriously hurt today when their au-
tomobile was struck by train near
Franklin Park. Inks and Miss Nc
Auliffe eloped several weeks ago.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-12-11
Quake in Argentina.

BY Associated Press.
Buenos Aires, Dec. 11.-Earth
tremors were distinctly felt in some
parts Of Argentina shortly after mid
night this morning and reports from
points as far south as Patagonia
show the shock was perceptible there.
Eeismic observatories in this city
registered the earthquake.
1t is possible the tremors were a
result Of terrific earthquake in
southern Honduras.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-12-11
Harding Inuites
Bryan to Confer
On World Peace
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
Marion, Dec. 11.-President- Elect
Harding has invited William Jen-
nings Bryan, former secretary of
state in PresidentWilson's cabinet.
to confer with him here on Dec. II in
regard to the plans for an association
Of nations.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-12-11
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
Miami. Fla, Dec. 11.-W. j. Bryan
said today he had accepted the in
vitation to confer with President
Elect Harding on the proposed as
sociation of nations. Mr. Bryan ex
poets to leave for Marion tomorr
row.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-12-11
Full DAY FOR FARM CONGRESS

Farm Federation Speakers.
BY Associated Press.
Kansas City, Dec. 11.-An address
by H. w. Mumford, director of the
live stock department of the Illinois
Agricultural Association. on Coop
erative Live Stock Marketing" and
another by j. r. Howard, president
Of the American Farm Bureau Fed
Grafton, report of the committee on
declaration of principles, and cleo
ton of officers were on the program
at the closing sessions Of the first
annual convention Of the Information
al Farm Congress here today
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-12-11
Rubber Company Passes Dividend

BY Associated Press.
New York, Dec. 1.-THE Fisk Rub
Der Company today passed it's par
terly dividend Of Is cents a share on
common stock. announcing that
credit conditions rendered advisable
conservation OF cash resources.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-12-11
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
Columbus, o., Dec. ia suit to
restrain the forty-one steam rail-
roads operating in Ohio from putting
into effect rates and fares in excess
OF the rate prescribed for intrastate
freight and passenger tariffs was
filed in the Franklin county common
pleas court today by Attorney Cen
eral Price on behalf Of the state of
Ohio.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-12-11
Suits In Three
States nuolue
Railroad Rates
BY Associats

kingsto- \ Z. Y Dec. 11.-An in
Junctie Sfrainins sixty-one rail-
roa/ = I'm increasing their intra-
> Sosssenser rates 20 per cent, as
: .ered by the interstate commerce
commission, was continued in effect
oy Supreme Court Justice Has
brouck here today.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-12-11
Southern Pacific Lays Off as1 Men.

Tucson, AriZ., Dec 1f.-Three hum
dred thirty-one employees of the
Southern Pacific Railroad shops
here were laid off yesterday
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-12-11
Reserves Show Decrease.

BY Associated Press
New York, Dec. 11.-The actual
condition of clearing house banks
and trust companies for the week
shows that they hold $11,247, 80 re-
serve in excess Of legal requirements.
This is a decrease of $10,7s3,1s0 from
last week.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-12-11
HUNDREDS DIE IN
ALBANIAN QUAKE
Violent and Are cpntinuins-ouake
stroyed and 5000 Persons Are
Made HomsIess-s Shocks Extremely
in Argentina.

BY Associated Press.
Rome, Dec. 11.--All the villages in
Tepeleni district. southern Albania.
Lave been destroyed by violent
earthquake, according to an Av1ona.
message to the Tempo today
Two hundred persons are reported
killed. while $4,000 have been made
homeless. The town of Tepeleni it.
self was razed.
The message reports the shocks are
continuing. Previous messages, orig
mating in Avlona on Dec. s, reported
earth shocks in the Tepeleni district,
rendering thousands homeless, but no
mention of casualties.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-12-11
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
Milwaukee. Wis. Dec. 1.-THE
United States court Of appeals today
issued temporary injunction re-
straining the state Of Wisconsin from
interfering with the interstate COM
merce commissions 3.6 cent passen-
ger rate on railroads in Wisconsin.
The state announced it's intention to
appeal to the United States supreme
court.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-01-28
SEEK DELAY IN
NEWBERRY CASE
Examination Of Jurors Is
Expected Today

GRAND RAPIDS. Mich. Jan. e.
With preliminary diminishing out Of
the way in tho trial OF United States
senator Truman II. Ncwberry aud
his associates in federal court hero
on vote fraud charges. jury aelection
was expected 20 start today.
All prospective Jurors and those
defendants from tho northern ponin-
sula who were snowbound yesterday
wero present
The defense was anxious 20 gain
further delay thru tho Illness OF
James q. Muffin. OF Detroit. one OF
the chief Newberry. attorneys
Judge Clarence w. Sessions indi.
Gated he will not grant n postpone
ment on account Of illness except the
plea r. unusual Messages OF Muir.
fms physician today stated ho would
not be able 90 attend court before
Saturday. at least.
The accused men presented the an-
pearance Of meeting of business
men rather than the usual court
room crowd. The majority we're we'll
dressed. clean-out business men. one
negro ana one Indian arc among
them
because OF the great interest IN the
trial and because OF tho extreme bit
terness OF the 1918 campaign. when
Newberry defeated Henry Ford for
the United States senate. the seloc-
ton OF jury will probably extend
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-01-28
81 IN TACOMA
|. W. W. TRIAL
Judge Refuses Plea for Dis
misSaI OF Case


TACOMA, Jan 2s Defense Of the
l. W. W. organization. In an effort
To prove u ~ not revolutionary or
intended 10 overthrow the govern.
ment was undertaken Wednesday
aorning by Ralph X, Pierce. attorney
for the 81 l. W. ". on trial here.
charged with criminal ayndicalinm.
In opening the defense case Tues.
day afternoon. Attorney Pierce said
he would show that the I. w. W.
thinks 90 highly Of the American 20.
litieal democracy that " wants 10
introduce the same System in indus.
trial life.
lie asked dismissal OF the case on
the ground that the /. W. W. WAS
organized before the syndicalism law
was passed. lie said the law IL I'M
constitutional. because ex post facto.
Judge Fletcher refused 60 dismiss
the case. saying that the membership
In "A sediuoua orga nization ~ the
crime. and the state is not interested
In when and where the organization
was formed
At the conclusion OF the states
case. John Maggi and a. Jacobsen.
two Of the defendants. were dis
missed because IL could not be cs-
tablished that they arc members Of
the organization
Attorney Pierce declared the mem.
bershlp Of the others. with the excep.
ton OF Vincent J.. Maronsy. who In
conducting his own defense. would
10 admitted.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-01-28
"RrsPECTABIE FAMILIES"
ARE AMONG ADDlCTS

Or. -. NJ, Angua. tried In Tacoma
last week for alleged Illicit naies OF
dope. testified that addlctz are
divided lnto two classes. those of
the underworld and thoae from re
spectacle families"
Some OF tho latter. NJ said. come
from the most prominent families 81
The Northwest II 10 n police rule.
no teati1ed. 90 keep their names
secret. the addict being invariably
sensitive about becoming known as
such.
That profits from the traffic In
Seattle run up into tho hundreds OF
thousands Of dollars a year was tho
estimate 81 an investigator here.
which he called VERY conservative :"
Cocaine and morphine sales are
more frequent than deals In opium.
he said Tho profi, in about the
same. &C" and M" aa tho two
narcotics are termed ~ addic,n. are
uneei TO greater extent by young and
incxpertenc~l beginners.
oldumers 60 90 the hop joints
and do their smoking there In rooms
where they are sheltered from being
seen. while others. who fear raids.
get the stuff and smoke Il az home.
Often n crowd Of addlcis get 20,
Eether and hold wha, is called a
poppy flop" This IL considered the
most elite method OF using ''thc
stuff
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-01-28

DR.. Pierce, of the Invalids' Hotel and
Surgical Institute, at Buffalo, n. Y,
years ago understood diseases, and their
prevention. After q long period of ex-
pertinent he discovered certain roots and
herbs which were natures remedies, and
succeeded in putting them up in form
that could be easily procured at the drug
store. This he called DR.. Pierce's Golden
Medical Discovery. Along with its use he
advises every one to take exercise in the
outdoor air, TO get all one can OF Gods
sunlight and air; also q mild breathing
exercise to be practiced each day. This
Medical Discovery" gives no false slim
ulation because it contains no alcohol or
any narcotic. 1t helps digestion and
the assimilation of such elements in the
food as are required for the blood. Instead
of a cod liver oil, against which the al
ready sensitive stomach will declare open
rebellion, this tonic has pacifying action
upon the sensitive stomach and gives to
the blood the food elements the tissues
require. 1t maintains the patients nu-
triton by enabling him to eat, retain,
digest and assimilate nutritious food. It
overcomes gastric irritability and symp-
toms of indigestion and in this way fever,
night-sweats, headaches, ETC., are done
away with. II fortifes the body against
the germs Of grippe (''hu') and malaria,
and it builds up the tissues and puts on
healthy flesh. For over fifty years it has
enjoyed the confidence Of the American
public. To be had in tablet and LIQUID
form at all druggists.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-01-28

rivals In tho race
o1irien didn't intend 20 run. but
friends in mass formation got the old
urge working and showed him 60 the
fore. Al tho last moment o'Brien
threw hla innate tlmidity 20 the
winds and shied his hat into the
circle with surprising energy.
o'nrien held office IN 1917. but ab.
dieated and Joined the coiors Since
his return here ho has remained
bashfuily behind the political scenes.
hut with ~ihs backing Of friends.
o'iirlen stands well up 20 the front
In the competition for University OF
Washington ycil-kinE. Iila only riv.
aiH are Clair Mocabo and Ruben
Lewis. nailotins began on IN. cam.
pus at II a. IN Wednesday.
The dark HORSE halls from spo.
kane where he was yell duke Mt tho
Lewis and Clarke high school for.
nstiy. lie got conFldcrabl. valuable
experience extracting yelis from tho
Mexicans during tho expedition OF
1915.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-01-28
DEFEND WOMAN
IN CRIME CASE

NARysvILLE. Cal. Jan. IS
(Cnifed Press.t-That Charles Brown
1ny dead when Mrs. Gertrude Wilson
uumped three bullets into his body
lrom an automatic pistol will be the
ch1ek contention OF the defense In her
trkaI.
Ihin was disclosed when the de-
no sought to bring out In the
N11re1mony Of DIR. A. l.. Miller, a wit
u lor the prosecution. that a rifle
~ which entered Browns neck.
- By FYapk Mccormick. brother
- Mn Wilson. probably caused In.
oGant DEATH
The physician admitted that un.
1ol1Dtedly Brown was hfeiess 20 or
- seconds after the bullet lodged In
M throat. Amncsia. the word that
uoD& into the trial OF Harry New.
IN b introduced into the records
- uxs- Wilson's case when her at
orGneys seek TO prove she was ir.
3o1Dnnsibie when she shot Brown
Donald, 7-year-cld son Of the VIII
ocon. bounced on his fathers knee
yesterday, while the clerk was read.
NJ the information charging Mrs.
wilson with murder.
Prosecutor Cariin told the jury the
prosecution win prove Mrs. Wilson
killed Brown because she was Jealous
x the latter's attentions TO her
younger sister. Mrs. o. H. Howard
ne latter. unperturbed. sat near
Mrs Wilson.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-01-28
As IT SEEMS
TO ME
DANA SLEETH


rollioking gayoty. any more per-
fectly than the negro dock wallop.
ers. with banjo and guitar and
bones, in the moonlight on "A Mis-
sissippl landing?
Did n composer over make live
again the mother spirit of love and
sacrifice. OF immolatlon for it's
babe. any better than does the soft.
wordless grooming Of some peas.
ant mother. soothing frctfui
child TO rest1
Music. In the last analysis. iH not
something you study; It Is truth
that you feel and express.
SO, Il seems 10 me, music Is tho
most Vital art, and the one that
should be the least artful.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-01-28
Of the greatest American mil

NNE Of the greatest American mill
lionaires said the other day to his
physician, "a million dollars, Doc
ter, spot cash and no grumbling, for
new stomach" and then the sick man
Gr0aned and turned away. All his wealth
could not make him happy or contented,
for happiness largely depends upon d.
Gestion. Without health where does
happiness come in, and of what use is
many millions of dollars or even one
million? One Of mans greatest pleas
ures is that born of o keen appetite,
vigorous digestion and good dinner,
and this belongs to many good fellow
who is living on small wages but is able
70 buy beefsteak now and then and
have the healthy digestion to assimilate
Il, but the rich man without stomach
has to forego the juicy steak and the
good things Of the table because his
stomach rebels. After all the stomach
plays great part in everyday life. With
out q healthy stomach and good d.
gestion our blood is thin, watery and
poor, our heart action is weak, our liver
does not do its duty, and man is misera-
bic and unhappy. In this condition one
- prey to the germs Of influenza, pneu-
mia, malaria and all the ills that one
III to. Prevent disease by putting
Inc use in order and strengthening the
against the germs OF disease.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-01-28
HERE'S MORE ABOUT
DOPE
STARTS ON PAGE I

bundle at tho rear door OF an 80.
adjustment visited a, all hours hy
men and women under suspicion OF
being -dope" addic,H.
Investigators arr Nali 20 be watch.
Ing closely the actions Of men known
In Portland 10 BE- connected with the
traffic there who mako frequent
business trips' 20 Seattle. supposed.
~ for tho purpose 81 arranging for
th~ sttts,ehaar ~ oarrafira
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-01-28
ToGetStrOnga and
Put on Flesh

People who have tried u say that
one Of the quickest and knrcat ways
IN which those who are weak. thin
nervous aud run down can grow
strong and put on pounds OF solid
stay there fieah. ~ 20 take q b-graln
tablet Of ulood-tron Phosphate with
each meal This lie doubtless due 60
the well known fact that blood Iron
Phosphate quickly builds up depleted
nervous Energy. and at tho same
time supplies tho iron necessary 20
make rich. red. strength building
blood. II you are weak, thin. ner-
voua. or are lacking In the old time
vtEpr. endurance and optimism, GO
20 swift Drug Co. nartrll Drug Co.
or any other good druggist and get
enough Hiood-fron Phosphate 10 last
three wcckn. and take M directed, II
n the end OF three weeks you don't
feel 100 per cent better. and aren't
In every way satisfied. you can have
your money back for the asking.
Fair. Isn't ar Better try ~ today.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-01-28
|Catarrh Germs
Move Out When Hyomei
Moves In

No stomach dosing. Iiyomei IA
made chiefly OF oil % eucalyptus.
taken from the eucalyptus forests Of
inland Australia. and combined with
other excellent antiHeptlcs.
In inland Australia the atmosphere
II 40 imprcgnRted with bainam
thrown out by tho eucalyptus trees
that germs do not thrive. and IN
consequence, coughs colds. rAtarrh
and other nose and throat Affections
are practically unknown.
EFeafac uyomei and get tho same
pieHrnnt germ killing effect as you
would get In the eucalyptus forests
Hynucl We sold by druggists every
where. and By Bartcll Drug Co. on
a guarantee OF satisfaction or money
refunded.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-01-28
TONIGHT

: u. n.--i.aEies' hall. seventh
ave. and Pine si.--Worthy
Grand President Frank u. Her.
ring speaks. He IL accompanied
by Conrad ~. Mann, past wor'
thy president.
6.t5 y. m.--i,on Marche--
Monthly dinner Of the thurrh'
mems club. Julsc &. u. Clay
pool viii preside.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-01-28
Didn't Even Thank
Her for 500 Cash

A tall, dark -compicxloncd highway.
man stopped Mrs. w NJ. Clark.
1903 Eighth ave. shortly before mid.
niRht Tuesday NJ Eighth ave. and
olive ~. and appropriated her purse
containing 800. He left without
thanking her
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-01-28
FOR ITCHING TORTURE
Use Antiseptic Liquid Zemo

Use Antiseptic Liquid Zemo
There IL one remedy that seldom
fails to stop itching torture and relieve
skin irritation and that makes the skin
soft. clear and healthy.
Any druggist can supply you with
r). which generally overcomes skin
81 ses. Eczema, itch, pimples, rashes.
hiss heads. in most cases give way
to Zemo. Frequently. minor blemishes
disappear overnight. Itching usually
stops Instantly. Zemo is n safe, anti
septic liquid, clean. easy to use and
dependable. II costs only Csc; an extra
large bottle, Sl.00. 1t will not stain, is
not greasy or sticky and Is positively
safe for tender. sensitive skins.
The +. w. Rose Co. Cleveland. o.