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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-01-12
Mysterious Malady Battling
Physicians of Entire
State.
FIVE PERSONS DEAD
FIVE HUNDRED ILL.
Bad Water May BE Accountable Fo~
Disease Which 10 Similar TO Cholera
Little Town Of stlatotoek Raw I
sssd by etranse Maiady and Chem. |
ists and DoStors Are puzxlei-Situ.
stIen Improving.

oklAhonn City, Jan. is.--Phygicians.
the state chemists office and officials
generally. wore puzzled today over tho
cause OF a mysterious nnlady which
has occurred at Skiatatook, little
town In Tulsa county. Three women
fects of tho disease and more than 500
are III. oltho Late reports were that i'm
provoment had been noted In the situ-
alton.
Preliminary Analysis OF the water
supply has shown tt unfit 10 drink. ac-
cording 10 tho state chemist.
According TO physicians tho victims
became affected with dyscntsry. foiS
lowed by indigestion and symptoma
OF cholera.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-01-12
TAXES HIGH IN GERMANY.
Expert Says Estate Of 10000! 900 Marks
MauId 1 aaA IL ,K L., EiuA Noara

Expert Says Estate of 10.5oo,O0 Marks
Would Lose Half in Five Years.
Berlin, Jan. 12.--The lot of the multi
millionaire in Germany will be a hard
one under the new emergency levy and
income and inheritance taxes. 4, DIR. Fe-s
lix Pinner, financial writer of the Ber-
lin Tageblatt, estimates that under
these taxes German Industrial for
tune Of 100000 marks would be re-
duced by 1925 to S.114,0 marks. This
would mean that the state had taken
nearly 100000 marks by various
forms of taxation designed to solve the
tremendous financial problem which
Germany faces. OF the amount 80 col,
lected by the state, DR.. Pfnner estimates
that 2,S27.900 marks would be taken
as taxes on war profits, while the
emergency levy would take 2,7S7,00o
marks. This would leave the million
aire about 100000 marks at the end
Of the thirty-year period in which this
levy would be collected.
DR.. Pinner points out, however. that
the older industrial leaders who own
most Of the German Industries prob
ably would die in the first ten years OF
the thirty-year period, whereup that
part OF the levy then remaining unpaid
would be taken by the state.
If the owner Of this fortune were to
die say in 1926, and should leave but
one son, the son would have to pay to
the state as inheritance tax 1.289,Gp0
marks. The balance, after all taxa
ton had been completed, is placed by
DR.. Pinner at 3.114,000N marks. which
the family Of the Industrial leader
w6uld have left to continue their bust
ness.
The Tageblatt's commentator points
out that this would be insufficient to
continue an industry which In peace
times had required capital Of 7,000,-
900, and that this operation would
weaken the productive power OF In.
dustrial concerns by over severe
liquidation Of their wealth. "The high
capftaf taxes will saw off the limb upon
which Income and Industrial taxes
should SIT" concludes DR.. Pinner.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-01-12
NINE OWNERS
PLAYING SAFE.
Leave Way Open to Reject
Findings of Coal
Commission.
MUST BE ASSURED
BEFORE ACCEPTING
Miners Agree TO Accept Any DseislonI
Which Board May Mako In Regard to
Wages and conditIons-operators
Agree to Arbitration at All Times,
But Refuse 20 Be Bound Previous to
RuilnsA

washington, Jan. 12.-Bituminous
coal miners will accept unreservedly
any decision made by the presidents
coal commission investigating the coal
strike, John l.. Lewis, acting presi-
dent of the United Mine Workers, de-
clared at the opening OF the commits
sion's hearings. Mr.. Lewis added that
the miners representatives would as
sist the commission, in It's inquiry. MT.
Lewis answer was given in reply to
question by Henry NJ. Robinson, chair
man Of the comm ission. Thomas Z.
Brewster, replying to the same ques-
ton, said he could make no promises
for the operators until the commission
had been given ANSWERS to the ques-
tions proppunded by the operators.
Chairman Robinson said the commis-
sion would take up the questions and
reply to the operators.
Among the questions were whether
the commissions award would be bind
inx on both the miners and operators;
whether the commission had authority
to NIX wages up VI ,uo"h'
would consider it had no power to>make
retroactive awards concerning wages
and prices, and whether. In fixing prices
to sustain It's decisions. it would con-
slider that the prices so made would not
hold after the expiration Of the Lever
food and fuel act.
Mr.. Brevster said the questions were
submitted to '.clarify the situation.
Submit to Arbitration.
"If the answers by the commission
were not satisfactory, the operators
might. Of course. be unwilling to aoids
BY the fndings finally made?' askee
the chairman.
well stand by the decision on any
point. we submit. TO arbitration, !, M. w
Brewster returned. 8.
"T understand that you only acceps
this decision so far an 1t touches mat
ters YOU subnit," continued the CHAIR
man.
II shouldn't like to answer that WITH
out a conference with some OF my as
sociates here" Brewster said. ,
Ign't it wise to accept President wis
sons letters Of instruction to tho COM
uoittee as outlining it's powers ana as
s,,noe that its members will do as good
a niece Of work ms it cant" asked ROD
piSSo oA ~
inson. ,,,aa
1--WE assume that" Brewster repneo.
.orhen we will take the whole Est Oh
ouestions under advisemcnt, the cnalF-
man replied.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-01-12
AIMS At "PARLoE" soLsHEvlks.
House Measure, Moro Stringent Than
Senate Act, Comes TN.

Senate Act. Comes Up.
Washington. Jan. 12.-Speedy enact
ment Of a stringent sedltion bill by
congress. was presaged when, following
passage In the senate If the Sterling
bill, announcement was made that the
house Judiciary committee probably
would report O. similar measure soon.
One Of tho purposes of the hlll was said
to be eradication Of "parlor bolsheviks"
Included In the house measure Is the
death penalty. wh!oh the bill would in
flict upon the recommendation of turs
Of persons whose activities against the
government lead TO destruction Of life.
The measure also would close the
mails and. express companies to sedi-
tious literature, prohibit the exhibition
Of red nhg IN connection with mass
meetings, deny persons tho right TO re-
fuse OF testify on the ground that II
might tend to incriminate them. and
provide In certain cases for disenfrans'
cfisement and deportations.
Other sections Of the .rneasure would
prohibit any person using any writ
ing, printing or any sign, symbol pic
ture or caricature with the purpose Of
resisting or destroying the government
OF the United States"
Aliens convicted under the act would
be deported. after serving their sem
tentes and prohibited to return TO the
country.
Conviction Of citizens under all sec
tfons except that providing the death
penalty would carry Imprisonment for
not more than twenty years or hne Of
not more than $4,000. or both. ana in
addition the convicted psrEon would be
dsbarred from ever holding office or
trl,st IN the United States.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-01-12
URGES BUDGET SYSTEM.

University President says Nations
Executive Should Be Responsible.
Washington, Jan. IL. - Nicholas
Murray Butler, president Of Columbia
University, told "a senate committee
considering budget system today
that lax administration was respon-
sible for the present day dissatisrac-
ton.
"A national budget system with a
provision requiring cabinet officers to
como face to face with both houses OF
congress-" ne said, would put con-
gress in control Of the financial situ,,
alton and enable both the public and
congress to fix upon the president
complete responsibility for any error
of delinquency, In administration"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-01-12
Wilson's Industrial Com
mission Reconvenes in
Washington.
MASS OF IDEAS
TO BE DISSECTED
REQUESTS For Constructive Criticism"
Result in Commission Being
swanpsd With susosstions - esms
Of Those Offering Proposals. 70 Be
Heard In Psrson-Laber Federation
Among critles.

Washington. Jan. l2.-President Will
sons second industrial conferences re-
assembled today after a recess OF sew
eral weeks. prepared to consider the
mass OF proposals for stabilizins the
nations Industrial situation. These
came during the adjournment and
came In response TO requests for con.
structive criticism OF the conferences
plan made public Dec. 20. Several or
those who bad suggestions to make arc
to appear In person.
Tho plan for settling Industrial dis
putes favored by tho conference pro-
vided a national board Of arbitration
and regional boards for adjustment
Some OF its phases have been crteiciz-
ed by representatives Of tho American
Federation OF Labor.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-01-12

London, Jan. l2.-Regret that the
United States did not participate in
the ratification of the treaty of her
allies Is expressed by today's news
papers.
The omission ~ Americas sigma
ture to the ratifying document" says
the Telegraph. stands for the bitter
disappointment of the hope that glow
ed with PROMISE for humanity u year
ago. 1t is true that the league OF
nations exists, but the world knows
that until the United States recognizes
moral authority it would possess viii
belong 10 it,"
the Telegraph also cites the absence
OF Russia IRON the ceremony and
says:
Until the sky in that direction
grows clearer there can De no world
peace or hope OF it,
The daily News admits the possi-
bility that the present situation may
lead to a more real peace thar to the
more loudly heralded millennium"
The Chronicle discussing the league
of nations, says it is much weakened
by the action Of the American senate
1t expressed the hope that allied
governments will immediately sc
ahead with the league. but doubts tina,
Great Britain, France and Italy can &c
ahead as directors OF the western par
Of the world.
The Manchester Guardian says:
80 far there L. cause for rejoicing
The supreme hope Of Europe is TO,
peace"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-01-12
MISSIONARY HELD CAPTIVE.
Ransom Demanded by Chinese Outlaws
For Release of Dr.. A. L. Shelton.

Ransom Demanded by Chinese Outlaws
For Release Of Dr.. A. L. Shelton.
Peking. Jan. 7.--Dr. 4. l.. Shelton,
christian missionary, was captured
by bandits at Laoyakdan, near Yunnan-
Flu. on Jan. 8. and is being held for
ransom, according to reports received
here. His wife and two daughters, who
have arrived at Yunnan-F'u. say the
hdnapers acted under orders Of Yang
Tie-E'u, notorious outlaw who has
been operating IN the Kochin noun
tains. The brigands stated they would
treat the prisoner as guest uniess the
military was employed to effect his
released. 49,:
Officials Of the American legation
here, with Chinese officials, are inves-
tigating the case. A mess8ge from
CINCINNATI Saturday night gave the
first information cs.s7,l. shANon's caH-
ture. The foreign christian missionary
society had been informed by the state
department OF DR. .Shelton's capturS.
the information adding that 1t had de-
1nanded immediate action.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-01-12
WAL FROM GERMANY.
"Nsvsr Forget Fathsriand." seriln's
Word to Annexed People.

NEVER Forgo& Fatheriand,' Beriine
Word to Annexed People.
Berlin. Jan. l2.-The government has
issued the following proclamation TO the
German Inhabitants of the territories
which are being separated from Ger
many:
THE unhappy issue OF the war has
left US defenseless to the arbitrary
upon US in the name OF peace the
heaviest OF sacrifices. the first Of
which is the renunciation of German
territories in the east west and north.
without regard to the principles of
self lf-determination. by which hundreds
Of thousands Of our German country
men are being placed under foreign
domination.
German brothers and sisters: Not
only in the hour OF farewell but for
ever. mourning for our loss viii I'LL
our hearts. We vow that ws.win nsv-
or forget YOU. You on your part will
not forget your common German faith
erland."
Commenting on the ratification Of
tho Versailles treaty. the Dsutschs
Allgemeine zeituag says:
1T would be unworthy to look
sorrowfully backward and useless to
seek scapesoats on whom to cast
responsibility for our national mis-
fortune"
If we can only establish internal
order" says the Zeitung am Mittas.
I'VE shall be able 20 bear the eco
nomic conditions Of this hardest Of
peace
The Vossische zeitung says:
This document now sealed
means paaoe between governments,
but, certainly not peace for the nre
OF nations. All that has been attained
Is the possibility Of beginning work
for the conclusion Of real peace be-
tween nations. Tho German nation
must put forth it's strength, because
fulflllment Of the engagement entered
into Is an obligation of honor"
The Berliner Tags6latt says:
1T now Is the duty Of Germany
honorably to fulfill the stipula tions
Of the treaty to the best Of her abil-
ity. The quicker Germany attains
her moral recovery and the good reg
ulation of her internal conditions, the
quicker will come the opportunity Of
getting the treaty peacefully revised"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-01-12
over to the United States shAppsns
board and viii be Allottsd coon 70
somo shipping concern.
COAL OUTPUT Back TO NORMAL
Closing wssk Of tsts ehS~s ~ In
crease.

oFeeeSs
Wnshington, Jan. l2S-D1ttxu1nOus
coal production has come bAck 70
normal since the settlement q shs
strike.
The coal output for the week sndang
Jan. 8 appreciated ie,sSo.eoo tons an
average OF s.eSs,ooo tons per day Tor
the fiva working days. !, Vas an In
crease over Christmss week of 2.Sel.-
900 tons. Compared with New Years
week last year the increase was nearly
20 per cent.
Total bitimiuous production for tho
year 1919 is given as +5,06s,00o tons
10000, 900 tons less than were pro-
duced last year. ana bo,oO0.eco tons
short or the estimate whioh hs ANeen
made for the years output y ~ o.
ginning OF the period. g
A plan OF procedure u an
nounced oy Presiden' :: as COM
mission to invcstigs y % and prices
In the coal indus, ,o Jrrow when u
goes into its o. . al session Of It's
inquiry into Jns In the central
competitive dh Il. Henry n. Robin
son, representative OF the public, who
has been named president or the body,
also WIN announce tomorrow the per-
sonnel OF the commissions stan.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-01-12
HEAVYWEIGHT BOUT
MAY GO TO EUROPE
Jack kearns. Manager Of Jack psmp.
ssy, Says Lower California 10 Not
tho Plaee to Hold the Champ onship
Bout sstwoon Dempsey and Car
psntisr-Favors European City.

Los Angeles. Jan. 12.-Jsck KenIns,
manager for Jack Dempsey. sees little
chance for holding tho Dempsey Car
pentier fght at Tia Juana, Mexico. He
believes 1t must go abroad.
Il can't see chance In the world
OF holding t he fight at Tia Juuna,'
said kearus today. Until ! went to
San Diego and Tia Juana last week l
thought there was possibility of
holding tho bout there but after going
over tho ground personally I came to
the conclusion that Lower California
is not the proper Site
In the first place Tia Juana is beyond
tho extreme western boundary OF the
United States. It is fifteen miles from
San Diego ana there Is not a large
enough local population to draw a
crowd"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-01-12
HOME ENGULFED IN QUAKE.
Entire Family Carried Into Fissure
With House Survive.

Mexico City. Jan. 12.-Unique stor-
les of the earth quake are the stories
OF Prof Frances Gorivoris, of Baranca,
Nueva- The quake opened a great
clasm In the earth in which their
homo was engulfed. For more than q
week members Of the family have been
living In the abyss at least 140 feet be-
low the surface of the earth. Survivors
have been lowering them food and
uvAfar 5gs,S,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-01-12

Texas and later thru the South Amer
lean West Indies route.
DR.. Gilmore says that while the
water lily could be profltably develop
cd In the sections OF greater moisture,
the dry pralries abound in a leguIhe
which could be similarly commercial
lied. He has -Iesisned the. species AS
'tipsln." from It's name in the language
OF the Dakota nation. He says 1t Is OF
unusuat food value, being both nitro
geneous and starchy. 1t was known to
tho early French voyagers as tho
"pomme blanche"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-01-12
Foresters Honor Roosevelt.

New York. Jan. IA resolution
urging that Jan. 6. anniversary OF the
death Of Colonel Roosevelt, be OBJ
served nationally for emphasizing the
need OF national policy Of oonser-
walton. will be offered here tomorrow
at the meeting Of the National For
esters' Association. =. A. Rysedale,
secretary of the association. said: I'VE
plan to ask schools ana societies TO
include in their exercises studies OF
tho conservation Of our forests for
which Colonel Roosevelt issued the
first clarion call"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-01-12
Etfort, TO sreak treaty peadIoek.

Washington. Jan. W Efforts OF
senators to break the deadlock on the
treaty opened today with leaders Of
various groups hopeful that some
agreement could be reoched. Damo-
cratic leaders said the democrats were
not yot pledged to any program. A
number Of senators today received
kilograms from w. j. Bryan urging
ratification so the United States cou'd
take part in the league OF nations
council Jan. 10.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-01-12
Arnov Commander, Meet,

Washington, Jan. 12.-Departmental
and divisional commanders met here
today at the call Of Secretary Baker
to discuss army reorganization. They
Included Lieut.. Gen. Hunter Aggett
Maj. Cen Leonard Wood, Edwards,
Hines, Lewis, Sharp and Harbord and
Brig. Gen. w. p. Richardson.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-01-12
Striker Must Go to Prison.

Washington. Jan. 1.-THE suprems
court today dismissed for lnck OF
Jurisdiction the appeal OF Natti Me-
Lnughlin from conviction OF contempt
OF court in violating injunotions re-
straining organized labor from intirn-
idating employees OF tho Willys Over-
land Company at Toledo, o.. during y
recent strike. Mclaughlin was sen-
fenced to five years IN prison.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-01-12
FAIL TO GET WILSON'S PICTURE.
Camera Men Concealed Selves In Load
Of Hay, Attempt Fails.

Washington. Jan. i2.--.Attempts OF
entorpr!sing motion picture camera
men TO obtain photographs OF Presi-
dent Wilson by using methods which
resulted in the picture OF former En-
porer William ut amcrongen being
published, were frustrated today by
White House secret service men. Tho
camera men were concealed In q load
OF hay which was driving by the WHITE
House when President Wilson wsA
taking ths sun on the White House
portioo.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-01-12
Shoe Retailers Meet.

Boston, Jan. 13.--More than 1000
delegates from alltparts of the coun-
try and from Canada sand. South
America attended 'the opening con-
ventton. OF the National Shoe Retail
ers Association. Additional retailers
expected before Thursday, will mako
the convention the greatest purchasing
body assembled at one time 1t is be-
lioyed
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-01-12
RESERVED STOCKS DEPLETED.
Exports Of Gold and Silver Far Ex-
coed Imports in 1919.

Washington Jan. 12.-Reserve stocks
of precious metals In this country
were reduced more than s441, 100000
in 1919. according to the statement to-
day by the federal reserve board. Gold
exports amounted to $36S,144,545. I'M
ports totaled S76,5s4.o4s, most Of it
coming from Canada and Hongkong.
Silver exports were valued at $780,
001 ,051. European demand for silver
for currency showed a marked In
crease. Imports Of silver were $685.
Ss9,53s Of which s6O.S03, ,437, came from
Mexico
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-01-12

Berlin. Jan. I2-The government
has issued a manifesto urgently call
ing upon striking railway men to re-
sumo work immediately, pointing out,
among other things, tho consequences
of the strike OF 100000 war prisoners
whom your action on tho threshold
of the homeland Ia shutting out from
wives and families"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-01-12
Roundup of Chicago crooks,

Chicago, Jan. 12.-Chicago's crime
wave had ebbed to zero early today
with Sunday free from holdups and
robberies, as . result of the city round
up of criminals. in which moro than
900 suspects had been taken. Two
suspects have been killed and two 9TH
ers wounded since the raids began Sat-
urday. More than half the number
taken have been photographed and it
was said more than rs per cent Of the
number had been identified as men
wanted for crimes or men with police
records.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-01-12
Shoe Prioes Stationary.

New York, Jan. l2.-Assurances that
there will be no increase in the price
to retailers within tho next five
months Of shoes OF standard last and
workmanship were given today by rep
resentatives of the leading shoe man
ufacturers In this district. But there
is no likelihood Of decreased prices in
the immediate future because Of high
wages and the fact that high priced
leather is now going into the product
of the factories.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-01-12
ReFoRmERs ASSUME MUCH.
Big Program Includes World Prohibi-
t;on and Other ldoalistio OBJ bjects.


ton and Other ldoallstio Objects.
Washington, Jan. 12.-In double
celebration Of the approaching birth
Of Americas first saloonless year and
the quarter anniversary Of the inter-
national reform bureau. which was In
augurated yestebasX by special re
QUEENS" over the body Of John Bar
leycorn," reformers today formally
converted In session.
Advocacy OF world prohibition by
ropasanda will be pressed by lead
ing reformers before the convention.
Formulation of "a program OF reform.
including revision Of divorce laws.
motion picture censorship and pro-
hibition Of interstate transmission OF
horse, racing and racing bets are in
cluded.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-01-12
Noted Missionary Dsad.

Aurora, Ill.,, Jan. IA cable from
Chefoo announces the death OF Dr..
Hunter Corbett, 81. moderator Of thu
Presbyterian church OF the United
states In 1906 and missionary Tor
fifty seven years. Dr.. Gorbett ORGAN.
lied fourteen churehes.an the Shahtung
province. >i ttg
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-01-12
Farm and Labor Conference q,

y Farm and Labor Conference.
Des Moines, Jan. 12.-Important re-
construction problems We're discussed
here today by representatives OF farm
labor unions and rail-
road brotherhood. The first session
was held atIs o'clock this afternoon. It
was announced the Cummins railroad
bill would be. one Of the chief subjects
considered. n n
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-01-12
YANKs LEAVE SIBERIA SOON,
Last Remaining Troops Abroad VIII
Sail Soon. Report Says.

American troops In Siberia viii be in
the homeward movement soon. leaving
to Japan the supervision OF the Sibe-
raan railroad, The American railroad
commission will come before that
time. 1t was learned todaS. and AZ the
Czecho- Slovak troops will have been
epatriated early next month the rea-
son for the presence OF the AmSrican
forces will have been rmoved. Tho
American forces wero sent TO Siberia
to assist the Czecho- Slovaks who were
tryips to reach Europe.