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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-05-17
,chum Knew Of Robbery.
BY Associated Press.

St Joseph, Mo-. May 17-In a
signed confession today "Dick"
Smythe, chum of Horace Walton,
killed In Chicago last Saturday
morning after robbery OF a mail car
on the Illinois Central, said he knew
before hand Of Walton's plans for the
robbery. federal officials announced.
Smyths. according to the alleged
confession. also said that Walton
had told him some time ago that he
(Walton) had committed the rob-
berry of Santa Fe train No. 6 at Lex
ington Junction, Mo-. April last,
when considerable money and bonds
were taken.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-05-17
POSTPONE LIQUOR DECISION.

Supreme Court Recsssss Without
Passing on "Dry" Amendment.
BY Associated Press.
Washington. May II. The
supreme court failed again today to
decide the validity of the prohibition
amendment and the enforcement act
and recessed until June /.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-05-17
Kansas Mines Idle.
BY Associated Press.

Pittsburgh, Kan, May 17.-About
one third of the Kansas deep coal
mines are idle today because OF the
failure of the Kansas City confer
ence to reach an agreement on the
price of explosives.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-05-17
BOYS CRIME KILLS FATHER.
Parent Of Train Bandit Walton Dead
Of Shock.

chicago, May lt.-tySteTEt 10 u
luxury OF grief. Mrs. l.. T. Walton
dared not indulge In II yesterday
when she stood over the body OF her
son. Horace. the 22-year-old murder
er and associate OF train bandits. who
was shot to death in his south side
apartment early Friday.
For Mrs. Walton had many things
to do within the hours Of her Chi
cago visit. She had to direct the pre-
paration OF her husbands body for
burial along with that OF the son.
The elder Walton died Saturday
evening as an indirect result Of grief
as he and his aged wife were en-
route here from their st. Joseph. No.
home.
Last evening at 500 O'clock the
widowed mother stood in the Illinois
Central's train shed at the Fifty
third street station and watched
while the bodies OF her husband and
son were showed into a baggage
coach. Then she boarded the pas
senger section OF the train.
II am going to bury them together
Tuesday In Champaign. Ill.," she
said. That Is where Horace was
born. It Is our old home town."
There was little else the bent old
woman had to say. Two women
relatives Chicago residents. stood
trifle apart from her and waited
with formal correctness. A few words
passed between the women-dull
words that had no deeper signif-
cance thnn the time OF the trains ar
rival In Champaign.
The original plan was to
place the bodies aboard the
train at tho sixty third street station.
A little group OF curious men and
women had gathered there. Several
station employees, Including Mrs
Daisy Emery. gatekeeper. had seen
young Walton in life.
They had watched him for an
hour Friday morning as he waited IN
the depot for the arrival OF the linz
ited train, 1nd hAa sen him Z minute
after It pufced into the station. dash
ing from the tracks with the loot
filled black bag, evidently passed to
him by the erobber-associate who had
committed the actual rifling Of the
mall pouches.
It was these station workers who
furnished the theory that a third
man was involved in the robbery
plot. AS Walton waited for the In
coming limited. he talked in low
tones with blond young man, with
whom he had entered the station.
This man chatted with Mrs. Emery
and told her he had recently been
q railway mail clerk in Tennessee.
So far. as the Chicago police are
concerned. the work on the case Is
at an end. Walton Is dead and the
10000 he carried in the black grip
has been recovered.
But officials Of the Illinois Central
are extending their Investigation.
About $4,000 of the amount taken
from the mail pouches is missing
supposedly carried away in the pock-
cts Of the original thief. A descrip-
ton of this man has been widely cir
culated and railroad detectives in
every city and town Of the middle
west are watching for him.
Walton, 1t is believed. had no spe-
cial criminal record before the three
hours Of Friday morning, which
probably marked the beginning and
the ending Of his crime career. But
It 10 believed the man who held up
the Ave mail clerks on the train has
participated in other train robberies
His work was that Of an expert, the
railroad officials said.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-05-17
IOWA LABOR CONVENTION.
Efo, TO BE Made to Force Fedora
tion Into Politics.

By Associated Press.
Fort Dodge, May 17.-With labor
leaders from all over Iowa arriving
on every train today. the stage Is
being set for the opening here to-
morrow OF the annual convention Of
the. iowa state Federation Of Labor
Oflcers and members Of various
comm tttees are here and at work
making final plans for the meeting.
More than 300 delegates will attend.
That an effort will be made to get
the state federation to go on record
In support OF third and political
party. to be composed Of union men
and TURNER'S. seemed to be certain to-
day and promised to be the biggest
issuf I'm the convention.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-05-17
sEEk, CONTROL OF WORLDS OIL
State Department Informs Senate Of
Great Britain's Policy.

Great Britain's Policy.
By Associated Press.
Washington, May 17.--Great Brit
aims policy with reference to world
petroleum supplies Is reported to ex-
clude aliens from control Of supplies
withir the empire and to endeavor
to obtain some measure of control
over oils in foreign countries. the
senate was Informed today in n
state department report transmitted
by President Wilson. The report
signed by undersecretary Frank l..
Polk. was furnished In response to
IA resolution by Senator Gore. demo-
crat, Oklahoma. asking what disa-
bilities were being imposed upon
American exploitation OF oil re-
sources by other countries.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-05-17
FINISH PROBE OF
LEATHER TRADE

clares Hides "ey Thousands" Are
Stored in caIifornia-Say Shoes
Are Unreasonably High Consider
ing Cost Of Materials and Labor.
BY Associated Press.
San Francisco, May 17.-Hides are
stored in California 'by thousands"
and are selling at decidedly lower
prices than in 1919, said an announce
ment made public today by Mrs. Ed
ward F. Scanlon. president of the To-
cal branch of the State Housewives
League. which organization has been
investigating the leather industry in
an effort to discover why shoe prices
are high.
Members of the league have made
a personal canvass of the San Fran
cisco leather district and the find
ings are startling" Mrs. Scanlon said.
The finest grade of hides that sold
for 20 cents a pound in 1919 are SELL
ing today for 40 cents. We have
made a careful study of the elements
that make up the retail price of shoes.
We find that the labor cost of shoes
never exceeds S1.s0."
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-05-17

whelming vote the house today re-
fused to adopt the conference report
on the diplomatic appropriation bill
because of a legislative rider making
permanent the wartime passport
control regulations.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-05-17
IRISH FIGHT WITH
BRICKS AND STONES

Hiotln9 Last Night ~ Iondonderry
Fi',rcest Yet Witnessed Police
Arc Withdrawn When Street
Fighting 6egins-Ex- Soldier Kill
cd and Three Others Wounded.
BY Associated Press.
Londonderry. Ireland. May II. =
Rioting last night between national
lists and unionist mobs was even
fiereer than Saturdays fighting.
Bottles, bricks and pistols were free
ly employed.
G:oups Of men and women in the
Unionist quarter of Fountain street
and similar groups in the quarter Of
Bridge street followed an exchange
Of party cries with stone and bot
tie throwing. More than 100 shots
followed. In addition to the killing
Of former soldier named Dougher-
ty, three others were wounded.
When hostilities broke out the police
were withdrawn and for a few hours
moi law was supreme. Armed men
who held Carlisle bridge as a sort
Of No Mans Land" Saturday night
tool: possession again last night.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-05-17
Anglo-French Conference
Fixes Amount of War
Reparations.
MAY ISSUE BONDS
TO COVER AMOUNT
To Be Permitted to Pay In INSTALL
msnts--Ameunt Must Be Forth.
coming in CoId-sum Much Lee
Than Demanded by Franes-elaN
Of Entire Sum Goes 10 France
French Complets Evaeuatien.
By Associated Press.


Paris. May 17.-It is understood
here that the Anglo French confer
ence at Hythe. which closed ysstsr.
day. decided that the sum total which
Germany should pay as reparation
would be fixed at 120.0oo. 900. 900
marks approximately 1000. 900
00O)
1t IL also understood that Germany
would be permitted 10 issue bonds
covering the Indebtedness. paying
them in annual insta.llinents.
Such action. 1t Is pointed out. would
permit France to discount Q part OF
her claim on Germany and permit
her to settle part of her debts to the
United States and other allies These
results and the postponi nx OF the Spa
conference conclude the conference
between the French and British for.<
eign ministers.
All other details of the settlement
remain to be settled by. the financial
delegates. which are sttll working On
them.
A special conference Of the allies
will be held at Osten1 to consider
financial questions among the allies.
This meeting viii be indepsndsnt Of
the league Of nations conference at
Brussels.
Less Than Franes Wanted.
The decisions thus reported have
been favorably received in Preach
circles. Whil0 th0 f0tal varo sntfnv, ~,
be paid In much lower than Franco
desired ana = much aselow ~ su9
required to restore the devastated re-
sions. It IL pointed out that $780,
100000 marks I'M gold which II flxed
as Frances share would be equivalent
to nearly 100000, 100000 francs in
French paper at the present rate OF
exchange.
This. 1t IL felt. could hardly fail to
satisfy French public opinion.
Tho French Keep Thsir Word.
By Associated Press.
Mayence. May 1.-THE French
troops which have been in occupation
OF Frankfort, Darnastadt and other
cities on the east bank of the Rhine.
evacuated those cities this morning.
The Germans We're informed OF the
departure of the occupying forces
thru laconic proclamation issued by
General Degometee, posted in various
cities, which read: The French
keep their word"
The evacuation proceeded In An or.
derly way and in entire quiet.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-05-17
eoisheviks Strike Back at Poles.
By Associated Press.

by kASSOCldtcu fTebS.
London, May 17-Russian bolshe-
vik forces are striking back at the
Polish troops which captured Kiev
about ten days ago, said an official
state ment from Moscow yesterday.
The statement said soviet troops had
started an advance and were en-
gagged north OF Kiev.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-05-17
OMAHA STORE CUTS PRICES.

Announces Flat Reduction Of Prices
Following Similar Action.
BY Associated Press.
Omaha. May 17.-One OF the larg-
est department stores today an
nourced fiat reduction Of 30 per
cent following a reduction of 20 per
cent by merchants Saturday.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-05-17
VIOLATE HONOR SYSTEM.

Prison Farm at Joliet.
BY Associated Press.
Joliet. H.. May 17.--Prison author
tiles today planned to guaro the pri-
son arm to prevent repetition OF
the penitentiary deliveries here Sat-
undav night. Twelve men are at
large and one has been found. He
IL William jackson. found dead at
Elxin. Ill., Last night nine men left
the prison farm. There are no guards
at the prison farm. The departure
OF the convicts was not, discovered
until the eleven o'clock check.
Among the missing is Archie Wilson,
lie murderer. sentenced from Cook
county In 1914.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-05-17
UNFOLD CONVICTIONS.
Suprssns Court AHirms Findings in
Draft Evasion Cases.

Washington, May 17.-Conviction
OF Daniel O'connell, lawyer, and five
other residents of San Francisco for
violating the selective service and
espionage acts. was upheld today by
the supreme court.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-05-17
RoesER sURRENoERs SELF.

Denver Youth Says He 10 Wanted in
0es Moines.
BY Associated PreEs.
Dsnver. May 17.--Louis H. Hassan,
2S surrendered himself today to
Marshal Burris declaring he was
wanted in Des Moines. for the theft
of $4,000 from the American Express
Company.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-05-17

Tampieo Captured Without Fight.
BY Associated Press.
Mexico City, via Ell Paso Junction,
May 1.-THE city of Tampico was
captured without bloodshed Sunday
noon, says an announcement made at
headquarters Of Gen. Alvaro Obreson
early today.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-05-17

Vote Down Conference Report.
By Associated Press.
Washington, May 17.-By an over
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-05-17

G!uakers are the only Christian sect
not preaching baptism.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-05-17
LEVI p. MORTON DEAD.
Former Vice President Passes Away
on 96th Birthday.

Poughkeepsie. N. Y, May H.
Levi P. Morton, former vice presi-
dent of the United States and former
governor of New York state. died at
his home, Ellerslie, Rhinebeck. on
The Prescott daily news., 1920-05-14
ORIGIN OF MOTHERS DAY

Mothers Day originated in the home of Miss Anna Jarvis in the city of Philadelphia in 1907 when T ss JarWs invited friend to spend the second Sunday in May with her to cohmemo- rate the date of her mothers death. Miss Jarvis conceived the idea of hav- ing day set apart each year to be known as Mothers Day.
 In that year Miss Jarvis sought the aid of Senator Burkett of Nebraska, to introduce resolution in the Unit ed States Senate to have the second Sunday of May in each year proclaim ed as day of national observance. The proposition was ridiculed and re- jected but the story of the plan, car lied by the newspapers, served to bring the matter to public attentino. On Sunday, May 10, 1908, Mothers Day was generally observed in the churches and homes of Philadelphia and since that time the custom has spread to practically every civilized land and Mothers Day is an interna- tional institution.
 In Congress the resolution to make Mothers Day a legal holiday was again introduced in 1914 and after the resolution had been passed by the House, it was called up in the en- ate on May 8 by Senator Sheppard of Texas, and the body that had once ridiculed the proposal to observe a day in memory of their mothers, pass ed the measure.-M Masonic Trowel.
The Prescott daily news., 1920-05-14

The members of the Prescott ball team are undergoing linbering up these afternoons when the rain does not interfere. By tEa time the col leges dismiss for 7he summer vaca- tion, the players at home will, with the present rate of practicilg, be able to give an excellent account of them selves on the diamond with the col lege players who will play on the To- cal team. Prescott has some good looking material on the proposed team and it's going to take more than an average team to stop their rush when they get going in about two or three weeks. Keep the spirit up and lets boost the team, the players can win better with support from the people of the home town.
The Prescott daily news., 1920-05-14

"The Thirteenth Commandment" at the Gem Theatre last evening is a vivid story of American life which should be seen by every man, woman and child in these United States be cause of it's forceful lesson on the "art of extravaganza" practiced in this country more or less by both rich and poor. "Thou Shouldst not Spend More than Thou Earnest" is the commandment spoken of and one that will have to be needed bu us Americans before dent can be made in the high cost of living. The peo- pie themselves are mainly to blame for the present high prices-insane extravaganza at every turn with not a thought of the Thirteenth Com mandment."
The Prescott daily news., 1920-05-14
ARKANSAS MILLS
 SHOW CAPACITY
CUTTING ALMOST EVERYTHING NUMBER OF NEW MILLS HAVE BEEN BUILT AND THE PRICES REMAIN HIGH.

One of the notable results of the present high price of lumber in Ark ansas is the activity of the saw mills. Many new mills are being out in all over the state, and everything that will saw is being taken to the mill and turned into lumber or other build ing material.
 Trees that will GU tsix inches are falling before the woodsman's ax, soft wood and hard wood. The building op- erationso f the state, in the face even of unprecedented high prices, were never so extensive, and every piece of timber finds a ready market.
 The state is short several thousand dwelling houses, and the lean years of the war, when construction was stopped, have increased tremendously the demand for business and industrial building.
 There has not been so much building in progress in Little Rock in many years.
 Real Estate and rental agents are constantly prodding the owners to in- creased activity.
 There are large waiting lists of tenants for every office building and it is almost impossible to get an of flee of any kind, while desirable resi- dential properties have not been on the market for long time.
 Business in all lines is at a high tension, andth ere is no indication of any slackening soon.
 Money was never so plentiful and never before would it buy so little but everybody is happy, or should be, so what's the use to worry?
The Prescott daily news., 1920-05-14
RAILWAY BRIDGE IS
 IN GRAVE DANGER Philadelphia Daily News Yesterday

The waters of the Ouachita river reached the crest last night at the twenty-two and a half foot mark. This is the highest point reached by flood waters here since 1905, when the guage registered about the same as yesterday. Late yesterday even- ing as the angry water continued to rise people living in town became uneasy for the safety of relatives liv- ing along the Camden road south of this city, ands ecuring boats went out and brought them to safety. At that time he water had surrounded several houses along the road and all escape was cut off.
 Thousands of acres of farm lands have been inundated, and the loss to farmers cannot be estimated, as many had finished planting.
 Caddo river in this vicinity reached the highest mark ever known ,and in some places overflowed the second bottom and was tapping at the hills.
 As we go opress report from the southern end of the county says that the Missouri Pacific Railway bridge across the Little Missouri river south of Gurdon is in grave danger. Water is running over the rails on the bridge and it is expected to go out any minute. The Missouri Paci- fife has suffered great loss along the Womble branch between Gurdon and Womble. Two bridges have been des- troyed and sevevaf miles of track washed away. It is estimated by rail- way officials that ten days will be required before traffic can be resum- ed.
The Prescott daily news., 1920-05-14
CANDIDATES ARE
 WARMING UP
CANDIDATES TRAVEL IN COBIES MUST HAVE POLITICAL ORD- NANCE TO COVER LARGE TER RITORY.

The "Key noting" phrase of the campaign is now in full swing. The candidates are busily engaged in the construction of their platforms and in the effort to avoid knot-holes and other defects in the blanks they use.
 There are so many of them that it takes some time to get around, but as the country roads improve and the warm weather approaches the open season for candidates is upon us.
 The numerous aspirants, particu- larly for the Governorship, have found it advisable to arm thmeselves with shotgun that scatter, for there are so many targets to shoot at.
 Time has been when a rifle loaded with some one issue was sufficient, but now the candidates travel in CO., vies and each candidate must have po- litical ordnance that will cover a wide range.
 Political forecasts are for rapidly ring temperatures, winds blowing from all directions, often of cyclonic proportions, tempests in the north, east, south and west, also in the cen ter, frigid relations between former friends, and generally. unsettled con ditions until after the second Tuesday in August.
 Key note peaches, Or key stone speeches as one of the candidates has it, have been delivered by majority of the candidates for Governor, and the issues are being more or less sharply defined.
 Judge Haynie will make another ley note speech this week.. and Col McRae, his fellow townsman, who has been actively in the campaign for some months, will make his formal opening soon.
 The fight on Commissions and Leg islature and the pardon records of other governors is now sharply drawn. This may bring about retaliatory mea sures on the part fsome of the Com missions that are being attacked, and when it does, there will be develop ment that will recall the palmy days of Jeff Davis politics.
The Prescott daily news., 1920-05-14

Little Rock, May 13.-Chief h. spector George Becker of the State Plant Board returned yesterday from Judsonia where he went to investi- gate report of berry pest, which he found unfounded. He said, how ever, that the unfavorable weather is very seriously injuring the berry crop.
The Prescott daily news., 1920-05-14

Don't forget the open program of the B. Y. P. U. at the Baptist church next Sunday evening at the regular preaching hour. A splendid program has been arranged and you will enjoy it. If you are a Baptist it is your duty to come and if you are not you will be as welcome as the flowers III May"
The Prescott daily news., 1920-05-14

The Hi-Y Club will hold its regu- lar meeting toight at 7:3O at the club rooms. All members are urged to be present as there is important business to come before the club Secretary.
The Prescott daily news., 1920-05-14

On account of the inclement wealth CT, the exercises of the lower grades will be held at the court hous to- morrow night, beginning at 7:30.
The Prescott daily news., 1920-05-14

Lest you forget the date, it is Sunday evening at the regular preaching hour and the open program of the B. Y. F. U. will be enjoyed by all who attend. Be there you will enjoy it.
The Prescott daily news., 1920-05-14

The Prescott Concern Band will give the first concert of the season at the City Park Thursday evening.
The Prescott daily news., 1920-05-14

Caromel an@ marshmallov topping for Sundaes makes the cream you like at Guthries.
The Prescott daily news., 1920-05-14

We will buy your cattle and hogs and pay the top market prices. Mum and Callicott, Phone No. 8. l9u
The Prescott daily news., 1920-05-14

Talcum Powder Time-We have all the good ones. HESTERLYS.
The Prescott daily news., 1920-05-14

Marshmallow nut cream at fiuthries
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1920-04-08
Recalls Storm
of Years Ago
p. C. Torrey Tells of Great Storm
Which Covered Kenosha With
Blanket of Snow 81 Years Ago.

Kenosha may have had some April
storm on Sunday, but it was nothing
to what this same county had 81 years
ago today. "No storm at ALL" said P.
C. Torrey, former register of deeds,
this morning. "This was just little
smattering of snow and 81 years ago
Kenosha county, all of it, was covered
under blanket Of snow from FIVE to
seven feet deep, and in some places
the snow was drifted lot deeper than
that. I was just recalling this morn
ing that it was 81 years ago today that
I drove in a sleigh from the Stephen
son farm to the Meyer farm, a mile,
as the crow flies, right over the tops
of the fences and the crust on the
snow was strong enough to hold up a
heavy team and bob sled. / had a
bunch of friends come from Maine to
visit me, and would you believe it. It
was necessary for US to dig trenches
along an eight-board fence to keep
these men from getting lost in the
snow Old timers in Kenosha county
will recall the winter Of 81 wears ago
as the most severe in the history OF
the county"