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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-04-03
IOWA YOUTH KILLS SELF.
High School Student at Cedar Rapids
Was Tired Of Living.

F119n 0CuOOI 0tiOeVt at SoSa' 's0f'S~
Was Tired Of Living. M1
Cedar Rapids, April 3.-Going SIX
miles in the country on the Cedar
Point road, George X. Bishton. Is
years old, member Of the Junior
class in high school and only child
of Mr.. and Mrs. George A. Bishton,
2O9 A avenue west, shot himself to
death shortly after 6 p. m. yesterday.
A note in his pocket gave the only
clue to the reason for his act. 1t
read:
II am killing myself because am
too lazy to keep on living and take
the responsibilities Of life. ! don't
believe in religion Of any kind"
Bishton was last seen about
o'clock when he left his homo for
his usual, after school work of COL
lecting for Stuff Brothers Coal Com
pany. He rode his bicycle out on the
macadam Center Point road and
then when the road became muddy,
he alighted and pushed his wheel
ahead of him. He had no bill to
collect In that neighborhood and as
far as known there was nothing TO
call him out on that road. Yet he
continued past the Shiloh cemetery,
across the Illinois Central and inter-
urban tracks to point beyond the
school house.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-04-03
GREENWOOD SHOWS COURAGE
British Press Says New Irish Seere-
tary Should Make Good.

hy ASSOcldleu ITeSs.
London, April, 3.-[By Canadian
Press].-The appointment of Sir
I!amar Greenwood, as chief secre-
tary for Ireland, is generally approv-
ed by the press, which comments
that Sir Hamar shows, characteristic
courage The London Times says he
can have little experience with Irish
affairs as he was not appointed to
the large cabinet committee which
drafted the home rule bill. The Times
continued:
IF Sir Hamar takes to Ireland no
other hope than the present home
rule bill he may find himself at bay.
On the other hand if the government
profits by the recommendations of
parliament and to amplify and i'm
prove its measure then will it's rep
resentative in Ireland be able to
present adequate credentials to the
Irish people"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-04-03
WESTERN TEAMS ON ALLEYS.
Cedar Rapids BowIers to Attack Ma
pie Stick Today.


Peoria. April 3.-Western bowlers
coming from Omaha, Cedar Rapids.
Fremont. Neb.. and Rock Island. H..
made their appearance today at the
American Bowling Congress rolling
in the team events. Other teams
came from Dayton. o.. Gary, Ind.
Toronto. Canada, Lansing. Mich,
Buffalo, Cleveland and Milwaukee.
Sectional and state champions
from Detroit. Springfield. O., Terrs
Haute, Bloomington, H.. Fort Dodge.
Iowa, Beaver Dam. Wis. Toledo,
FrsEsort. III. Chicago. st. Louis and
Bunaiostook the drives this morning
in the individual and two-men
events.
Late attacks last night failed to
bring new leaders. The Sioux City
club with 1891 and Paragon Refining
Company Of Toledo. scoring 2,S29,
were the lone money-winners.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-04-03
Tho Weather.
tonight ana

Iowa-Probably snow tonight and
Sunday; continued cold.
Weather for the week beginning
Monday: Generally fair. cold with
freezing temperatures first half; nor
NAL latter half.
Range OF temperature at Marshaii-
town: Friday 81 and 90: Thursday.
SIS and %; April 3. 1919, ~ and 80.
At this morning. %; Yesterday. ~. Y
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-04-03
BURROUGHS HAS BIRTHDAY.
Celebrated Naturalist on Eighty third
Anniversary Urges CheerfuIness.
Acsn,intaJ DroS,

Seieorateo Naturalist on Eighty-third
Anniversary Urges cheerfuIness.
BY Associated Press.
Poughkeepsie, n. Y. April S.-John
Burroughs. famous naturalist. gave a
new message to the world today. his
eighty-third birthday. which he is
celebrating at Yama farms, near Ma
panoch, Ulster county. the home of
his friend, Frank Seaman.
1t is keep cheerful and get out
more and better newspapers that the
world may be benefited"
Henry Ford and Thomas A. Edison,
old friends OF Mr.. Burroughs We're
not expected to attend the celebration
of the West Park naturaltst's* ami
versary. Mr.. Ford, Mr.. Burroughs.
said Is in Detroit and Mr.. Edison in
Florida.
Mr.. Burroughs spent part of the
day collecting maple sap. This after
noon he planted sugar maple tree
on Mr.. Seamar's farm. Many friends
visited him and offered congratula-
tons. He also received a number of
messages by wire and mail.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-04-03
~FLoATERs" BEGIN JOURNEYS.
Great Army Of Tramp Laborers Leav
in Southern Haunts.
BY Associated Press.

Kansas City. April s,-The mid
VESTS own harbinger of spring has
put in it's appearance-the great,
scattered army Of migratory workers.
coming out Of the south via the box
car route, with Kansas City as its
objective. The vanguard of this
carefree multitude, which neverthe-
less is necessary adjunct to the ma
tion's life In assisting in doing the
seasonal rebuilding work of the rail-
roads and garnerins the harvests, US
ually reaches Kansas City when the
warm winds from the southwest as
sure them that the winters snow
and sleet has vanished for another
year.
Already. in groups about the en-
ployment bureaus. may be seen the
"gaudy dancer" that unit of the
main tenance department Of rail-
road which does track labor. Then
there is the "mucker", who performs
the ordinary labor connected with
construction work, and the skinner"
or teamster Of the construction gang.
Even q few of the bumpers" already
have appeared-these men toll
around railroad station and often
take on little contract Of their own.
Employment bureaus act as clear
ing houses for these men. sitting out
the ordinary tramps who are only
seeking transportation and sending
those who really wish employment,
to the construction camps of the
west.
In former years approximately
10000 came to Kansas City from the
south and west each spring, accord
ing to employment authorities. How
great the influx will be this year,
however. is uncertain. The return Of
the railroads to private control may
mean considerable now work done on
some Of the roads, and on others.
perhaps not 50 much.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-04-03
England Urged to
Set U. S. Example
by Disarmament
By Associated Press.


London, April 3.-Discussing the
presidential situation and
Its possible effect on other relation
ship between Great Britain and the
United states, the Daily News refers
to the reaction from war in the Unit
cd States.
Rightly or wrongly" the paper
says. America revolted against the
treaty her representatives had help
cd to draft, and under the influence
of that emotion resolved not merely
to maintain her detachment from
Europe. but to arm herself potential
ly against Europe.
Nothing will bring the two hem
ispheres together than a demonstra-
ton from this side of the Atlantic to
d:sarm.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-04-03
WOMEN ABANDON PlcKETlNG
Lovers Of Irish Cause Withdraw
Guards From British Embassy.

Lovers Of Irish Cause Withdraw
Guards From British Embassy.
BY Associated Press.
Washington, April 3.-Picketing Of
the British embassy by women fav-
cring an Irish republic was called
off today by leaders. Mrs. Thomas
Corliss, Of New York, said the state
department was not responsible; that
the department had not communicat-
ed with the women.
I'VE picketed the enemy on Good
Friday to remind Great Britain and
the state department of the Cruel
flxion OF Christ and to call atten-
tion that Ireland was being cruci-
fed"
Mrs. Corliss said the leaders had
no statement to make Of their plans.
At the state department it was said
that there were no developments in
the situation. "
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-04-03
FLOOD WATERS HIT
DUBUQUE PLANTS
Mississippi River Reaches Hiah
Stage and Forces Ono Plant to
Suspend Operations - Several
Farmers Fleeing LowIands-Pearl
Island, q Resort is Submerged.

BY Associated Press.
Dubuque, April 3.--The Dubuque
Boat aad Boiler Works, located at
the harbor here has been forced to
suspend operations due to the high
water which Is beginning to food
the plant. Tho steady rise in the
river aided by q heavy rain has
placed the stage Of the water near
the flood mark of eighteen feet,
which u expected to be reached to-
day.
Water Is menacing the plants OF
several large manufacturing con-
Germs while hundreds OF householders
living in the lowlands have reported
their cellars flooded.
According to prediction, the flood
will be worse than that Of 1915.
Pearl island. q summer resort near
here. ID completely submerged.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-04-03
POUND STERLING GOES HIGHER
Active Demand For London Remit
tapces Sand prices Inward

Active Demand For London Remit
tances Send Prices Upward.
BY Associated Press.
New York, April 3.--Dcalers In ex-
change reported an active demand
for London remittances today. Tho
rate for demand bills rose to $3.97,
with cables at $s.9s.
These are the highest quotations
on this market since last December,
and show recovery of almost so per
cent from the low of February. when
demand fell to $S.1S.
French and italian quotations were
only nominally better today, and re-
mittances to other continental Euro-
pean centers were light.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-04-03

barge on export freight in New York
brought about by the discontinuance
of export freight permits was placed
In effect today by the various rail
lines on account of the harbor strike.
At the office of the traffic control
manager it was said it was uncer-
tain when resumption of permits
would occur s-ss,a-r~7--r 'r--s'-.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-04-03
URUGUAY sTIRREo ~ DUEL.
Political Battle Which Ended Fatal,
~ Nanana GrAa< Exei$Av,Aank f84

Political Battle Which Ended Fatal.
ly, Causes Great Excitement.
BY Associated Press.
Montevideo. Uruguay. April 3.-Po-
litical excitement prevails In this city
tonight as result Of the death Of
Washington Beltran. editor Of tho
newspaper Ell Pals, In 4 duel with
former president Battle z Ordones
yesterday.
After the last election Uruguay ma
tionals accused the ''Batilists." the
rsz. - headed - :.c :.: sc::e. president,
Of frauds. This organization Ii q ssc-.
tion Of the Coloradist party which is
at present in political control here,
and Beltran's newspaper In an edi-
torial discussing the elections, called
Battle the champion OF fraud" Il
was this utterance that led to the
fatal duel. "a + 3s
Battle, who was twice president
Of Uruguay. and is now q member Of
the national administrative council
voluntarily gavs himself ~ 70 Zths
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-04-03
AUTO DRIVER DROWNED.
Ames Man Killed Whom Machine
Plunues From Bridge.

PlungeS from 6rid9e.
Ames, April 3.-Frank Mioforatos.
age 80, was drowned and his en-
ployer, Frank Coucolus. age 45. seri-
ously hurt, when the latter's car
leaped off the Squaw Creek bridge
near here yesterday.
Miofortos was pinned under the
car in ten feet Of water and was
dead when pedestrians extricated his
body. Coucolus was badly bruised
about the head and shoulders. Tho
car was demolished. The men were
going from the college grounds to
the business section Of town. The
bridge was recently condemned by
the highway commission.
Coucolus is a prominent business
man, worth about 100000 He Is
head Of the Princess and Paradise
Candy companies and one Of the
Princess and American theaters.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-04-03
DIXON GUILTY OF pisLoYALTY.
Jury in Federal Court Ccnvicts
Wealthy iowa Farmer.

by Associated IfeSS.
Ottumwa. April 3.-E. G. Dixon, OF
West Grove, Davis county, wealthy
farmer, was found guilty OF vioiat-
ing the espionage law by n jury In
federal court which returned ver-
dict to Judge Wade this morning af-s
ter thirteen hours deliberatlon and
after trial lasting several days.
Dixon was indict on seven counts.
but the jury convicted him on only
one. Sentence was deferred for ten
days, during which time a motion for
a new trial will be filed by the de-
fense.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-04-03
IRELAND UNDER MARTIAL LAW

British Government Lightens Re.
strictions in Londonderry Region.
BY Associated Press.
Belfast, Ireland, April SIN ad-
dition to pronounced military activ-
ity near Londonderry today, the
newspapers which arrived by the
Scotch boat there were searched by
police. Meanwhile violent scenes
were, reported taking place among
the Sim Fein prisoners confined in
Londonderry pail.
Unusual activity also was display
ed by the authorities at. Denudenalk,
midway between Belfast and Dublin.
special patrons being posted, at all
approaches to the town and the driv-
ers of motor cars were required to
produce their permits.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-04-03
Tilden Wins Tennis Title,
BY Associated Press.

New York, April 3-William r
Tilden, H.. Of Philadelphia. won the
national indoor single tennis cham
pionship here today. The winner
proved entirely too fast for the
young tttleholder, Vincent Richards.
of Yonkers. in the final match of the
tournament, beating him in three
straight sets 1913; 6-3: 6-l.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-04-03
BOMBS USED IN WAR
OF LABOR UNIONS
Sequel to Ennisht Killing in Chicago
Results in Homes Of Two Local
Labof Leaders Being Partially
Wrecked by Dynamite-No Arrests
Made,

BY Associated Press.
Chicago April 3.--Police today are
hunting for bombers who last night
partially wrecked two houses. one
the home of Hugh Lynch, president
of the street cleaners union. and the
other the residence of Michael Hill
mann, organizer OF the stockyaris
meat cutters.
The bombing was traced to the
murder several weeks ago Of Maurice
Moss" Enright. gunman and labor
leader. Lynch, protege of Enright
had been ousted as head of his un-
ion by Mike CarozZo. one OF the
four now in Jail for killing Enright
in the labor war that followed the
union shakeup.
Following Carozzo's arrest Lynch
raided his rivals office, seized the
union books and reestablished him.
self as president.
The attempt to destroy his home,
police believe was the outcome.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-04-03
presidential Row. Growing.

BY Associated Press.
Chicago, April 8.-Three more re-
publican candidates for the presi-
dency- are planning to open head
quarters and Join the Wood and
Lowden forces in presidential row"
in downtown hotel IT. was an
nounced today.
Rooms have been reserved BY
friedns Of Nicholas Murray Butler,
of Columbia University;
Governor Coolidge, OF Massachusets,
ana Senator Miles Poindexter.
The Harding and Hoover forces
are expected to open here also.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-04-03

comand of General Kohtok Liam, re-
volted against Governor Low Han
Sin. 1t is reported that General
Tankan keng- Beng, commander OF
the forces in Chang chow province.
is going to the support of governor
Low Han-Sin.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-04-03
M.eF Far'ans Want. TO Go Back.

MacF Farlans Wants TO Go Back.
by Associated Press.
Waterloo, April S.-Arch w. Mac
Farlane,5 speaker Of the house OF rep
resentatives In the Thirty eighth
general assembly, today announced
that hs would enter the June priL
mar11s Tor nomination as a member
Of the legislature. G. b.. Eantee, Of
Cedar Falls, also a member from the
Black Hawk district. will not be q
candidats Tor recollection.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-04-03
says Treaties #on't Last.

by ASSOCllteu ITeSS. # aa
Budapest, April Count Albert
Apponyi, returning from Paris today
for conference with Admiral
Horthy. Hungarian regent, and party
leaders, declared that peace treaties
between the allies and the central
empires were only temporary in ma
ture.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-04-03
here to discuss nominees for state

In the United States there are
twenty -nine government nurseries
which supply the national forests
These have a present stock Of 8 81 H..
900 900 plants and can supply 49,
l000, 900 plants 4 year. 4, III n \
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-04-03
Speculation Bill Passed.

BY ASSOC1ated Press.
Washington. April 3.-The admin
istration measure under which the
federal reserve board hopes to ef-
fectually check speculation was
pessed today by the senate and now
goes to the president.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-04-03
D'Annunzio sim Defiant

ONnnunzio SttJI U0nAnt. M
BY Associated Press.
Trieste, April b. Establishment az
Finme as an Independent state would
not mean the remuneration OF annex ~
alton to italy. according to a declares
ton by the chief OF D'Annunstosasl
cabinet. N NJ ss IL
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-04-03
Safeguard Art Collection.

By Associated Press.
Chicago. April S.-Fearing art
thieves were planning to loot the
house. conservators OF the estate Of
Mrs. w. w. Kimball today asked the
Chicago Art Institute to- take ciiiai II II i
Of the s200o,000 collection of paint.
ings and Jade and other art objects.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-04-03
chIness Troops ID Revolt.

BY Associated Press.
Annoy. China, April 3.-Two hum
dred soldiers were killed and many
wounded In a mutiny of troops In
the Anhui province, according to
advices received here.
I The fighting is continuing. and tile
Inhabitants are fleeing in terror, the
dispatch adds. VI ~.
The troops, who were under the
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-04-03
Walsh Railroad Sold.
BY Associated Press.

CnicaBv. April S.---Arrangments Tor
the sale of the Illinois Southern rail-
road, an enterprise of the late John
r. Walsh, Chicago banker. virtually
have been completed, II was an.
nouneed today. The purchasers or
the price to be paid were not mado
known. A court order confirming tho
sale will be asked Monday.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-04-03
Decide to End Workmeni
Rebellion as Regular
Troops Advance.
INSURGENTS RUN
AS TROOPS CONE
Army Forced 60 Fall Back 0vsr Wvoe
Territory az Ebert SeldlsrS getes
Industrial Reaion-Fsw Rueolano
Found Among Rsbsllious Werkme0
Companies Bear Names Of prssWs
inent Russian Extremists.
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press. N
Copenhagen, April 3.-Dsoislon
TO call of tho general strike iNT
tho Ruhr region was reached IN o.
plenary session Of the executive
council Of the district ysstsrday6z
according to advices from EsseNs
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-04-03
Southern Strike Settled.

BY Associated Press.
Roanoke, Va, April 3.-Employes
Of the Norfolk and Virginia railway
returned to work today. The strike
of $4,000 workers has been settled
by agreement between the railroads
and the local and international Off
cials of the unions.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-04-03
British Watch for Revolt.

BY ASSUCIdteu IIesS'- $1,000
London, April 3.-Reports from
many parts of Ireland indicate the
government is taking no chances OF
pcssihie naturalization Of
rumored Sim Fein plot Of an eastern
revolution. Londonderry, Dublin and
other places, the report said. were
the center Of extreme military ac-
tivity. all travellers being serched and
identified.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-04-03
Italy Restores Food lavvs.

BY Associated Press. M 1ais M "a fs9
Rome, April 8 New restricts Ions
on the use OF meat, bread. ricss II
suysrnineiit. cunsulnpt iOn bOI ne sS
Il prohibited on Thursday and
days. 4. VA " NJ IN ss4I S$
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-04-03
CONSIDER SOLDIER RELIEF.

Sub committees TO Consider All
Measures-Favor Legion Plan.
by Associated Press.
Washington, April 3.-Five sub
committees OF the house ways and
means committee will consider all
pending soldier relief measures.
Chairman Fordney said today that
these committees would consider all
phases Of the sixty eight pending
relief measures with special atten-
ton to the four fold plan offered by
tho American Legion. This proposal
adjusted class compensation, at the
rate Of $3.50 for each day of SER
vice; extension. Of vocational train
ing; home building aid and priority
In land settlement.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-04-03
New Demand ~ Allies.

BY Associated Fres6. a
y London. April 3.The allies have
presented collective note reitar-
ating the demand that the Turkish
government officials disavow the
nationalist movement, according to
an Exchange Telegraph dispatch
from Constantinople.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-04-03
Y. s. Destroyer Damaged.

BY Associated Press.
Honolulu. April S.-The u. S, de-
stroyer Chauncey arrived here yes-S
terday In convoy. with a hole in her
stern, having been rammed by the
destroyer aaron Ward. wfhs:::s an
route from San Diego to Honolulu. M
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-04-03
Bolsheviki Gain in South.

By Associated Press.
Constantinople, April 3.-Vladikav-
kaz. an important military station
and trade center in Circaucasia, has
been captured by the bolsheviki. ac-
cording to advices received here.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-04-03
HERRING MAY ENTER RACE.

Oes Moines Man 10 Considering
Nomination for Governor.
BY Associated Press.
Des Moines, April 3--Clyde Z.
Herring. Of Des Moines, said today
he was considering the matter Of be-
coming a democratic candidate for
governor Of Iowa and expects to
reach decision by April 49, when a
meeting ccs: os democrats 5a::cc:s VIII &c ::S!A
here to discuss nominees for state
Offices.
Mr.. Herring has been mentioned ~
a candtdate for the office for some
time. @ K AZ,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-04-03

Iowa Socialists To- Meet Sunday. II
BY Associated Press.
Des Moines. April 3.The state
convention Of the socialist party will
be held here Sunday afternoon. Nom
inees for state offices win ~ named.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-12-13

alarm was sent in FOR the city appa .
rntus. but when IL arrived the TWO
wards were almost completely a'-
ptroyrd aud they turned their attention
to preventing its spread to adjoining
sections.
Officials ut the hospital wcr" stunned
with tho suddenncss Of the cntaStrophc.
tut expressed thanks that the fire did
not originate in one of the surgical
wards. where hundreds Of dangerously
wounded patients are lying helpless.
Had the f~c starred in the surgical soc
ton the death toll probably would have
amounted to hundreds. because oven in
the first ward, adjoining the ones de.
stroyrd. fifty war veterans. who's"
limbs have hocn shattered by ride
bullets or Nhrapnrl explosions. are IN =
able to move because Of appliances
strapped 10 their bodies aud limbs I"
aid in their rehabilitation.
Walter Reed General Hospital is ono
Of the largest army hospitals ia tho
country. About 100 patients are un-
der treatment there. aud in the last
three years more than 1000 soldiers
have been passed in md ont. The
.pmagr is estimated at S?5. 900.