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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-04-21
ALL AMERICANS
ASSURED SAFETY
General Huerta Promises to
Protect Foreigners in Mex
leo City if He
Can.
rs WATCHFUL WAITING
|;
Still Refuses to Salute the Flag A.
though Being Urged
to do SO BY
Others.
Is WATCHFUL WAITING

BY William G. Shepherd, stan cor
respondent of the United Press.1
MEXICO CITY, April 21.-The
"watchful waiting policy now pre-
walls in Mexico City. With the SEN
ate OF the American congress delaying
and Charge O'Shaughnessy having
exhausted every means OF persuasion
towards obtaining an agreement from
the Mexican government to comply
with demands of President Wilson
for salute, there was nothing to do
but to wait. Foreign diplomats could
only await developments that are to
follow. when the entire matter is
placed in the hands of Wilson The
entire diplomatic corps, with the ex-
ception of Charge O'Shaughnessy,
held an extended conference with
Foreign Minister Portillo late last
night. Huerta was not present. 1t is
declared he is taking no official part
in the negotiations. 1t is believed
here that the American congress will
invest President Wilson with full
power to act and that the president
and Huerta will deal directly with
| each other thereafter.
Sir Lionel Garden, former British
ambassador to Mexico, but recently
named ambassador to Brazil, was eX-
pected to arrive here today. Mem
bers of the diplomatic corps had high
hopes that he might be able to per-
suade Huerta to yield. It is generally
believed. however, that there is only
an outside chance that the English
ambassador may have any influence.
A back down at the present time
would put Huerta in the light of sa-
luting the American flag without cause
in the eyes Of the Mexicans. The
attitude of the government is that no
insult was offered the United States.
The transportation committee Of
the American colony has assurances
from Huerta that in the event of
war he will give Americans who wish
to depart from the capital all possible
aid and he will protect In SO far as he
is able Americans who find 1t neces-
sary to remain. 1t is generally be-
lieved here that the last word Of the
government in the Tamp!co incident
was expressed by Minister Portillo in
his statement declaring "the Ameri-
can flag has nothing to do with this
case" and stating that Huerta Of
fered guarantees to all foreigners, in
cluding Americans.
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Fletcher Is Supreme.
by John e. Nevin, staff correspon
dent of United Press.l

by John e. Nevin, staff correspon-
dent of United Press.l
WASHINGTON, April 21.- use
your own judgment" was in sub
stance an order flashed to Admiral
Fletcher off Vera Cruz, today. 1t fol-
lowed instructions previously sent
that a shipment Of two million rounds
Of ammunition and $50 rapid fire
Krupp guns were expected at Vera
Cruz on a German steamer some
time today-and that it must not
reach Huerta.
Until congress AUTHORIZES the presi-
dent to use the armed forces Of the
United States to emphasize his de-
mand, the president does not wish
to take any aggressive steps. He
said he had the power to blockade
without authorization, but is on rec
ord as having promis ed no action will
be taken without the approval of con.
gress. Therefore the formal blockad-
ing of Mexican ports, especially Vera
Cruz, will wait until the president
signs the resolution now under de-
bate in the senate.
On the other hand the president
realizes-and he has been told by the
joint board of STRAIT egists-that #
arms and ammunition now enroute
reach Huerta, any task Of subduing
Mexico will be made infinitely hard
er. So Fletcher has been made re-
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Orders for Blockade Are Is
sued and Will be Flashed
When Congress
Agrees.
EVENTFUL DAY IS NEAR
Bat1per's Fleet Arrives To-
Badgers Fleet Arrives To-
morrow and Fletcher is
Told to Use His Own
Judgment.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service.l
WASHINGTON, April 2l.
Vera Cruz is to be blockaded
by Rear Admiral Badger and
his ships which are now hurry
ing south.
Secretary Bryan will so no.
tify representatives of the
powers this afternoon. After
that notification is given, Ad,
miral Fletcher in command at
Vera Cruz, will initiate the
blockading work as soon as the
time limit expires. That time
limit will probably be twenty
four hours. It is not the in
tention Of this government to
land marines in Vera Cruz and
seize the customs house until
this time limit expires unless
the arrival Of a shipment of
arms from Germany should
precipitate action. AS soon as
the blockade is established,
Vera Cruz will be occupied
and then the administration
will halt to see whether this
brings Huerta to terms.
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kino and Queen on Visit.

LONDON, April 21.-King George
and Queen Mary left London for
Paris today On the first state visit
made by the king since his accession
to the throne. The visit returns that
paid to London by President Poincare
last summer and is the precursor Of
a round Of similar visits to other
European monarchies. Sir Edward
Grey, foreign secretary, accompanied
iKng George as minister in attend
ance and though the visit Is said to
be non political, it is understood the
French foreign minister and President
Poincaire will get together for
str sngthening the entete cordaile.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-04-21
louse Passed Resolution After
Debate But Senate Could
Come to no
Decision.
has WILSON BLUNDERED?
objections to Form Of Motion
Which Fails to Meet With
Enthusiasm by the
Members.

TBy Bond P. Geddes, staff correspon-
dent OF the United Prsss.l
WASHINGTON, April 21.-On the
sixteenth anniversary today of its
declaration OF war against Spain,
congress moved with ponderous mo-
mentum toward hostilities with Mex
leo. Y
After spirited debats Of more
than two hours. the house last night
passed the administration resolution
| approving President Wilson's purpose
! to use the armed forces OF the nation
to obtain from Gen sral Huerta the
fullest recognition OF the honor and
dignity Of the United States.
The vote was 337 to 37 The resc-
luton vas passed at 9:25 o'clock and
I vent to the senate.
Following spectacular midnight
Eepssion ending In q deadlock over
fne form u a 3ha d. war. resolution
against Mexico, the senate today was
Ne battle ground In the legislative
course to back up President Wilson.
Passage OF compromise Joint reso-
lution after tedious parliamentary
xrangling and acriminous debate,
was the prospect when congress met
at noon.
The situation on capitol hill was
remarkable. 1t was the first time
that serious opposition was ever met
by president in a war move against
foreign country.
There was discussion on the form
Of the resolution which in 1898 pre-
cipitated the Spanish-American war,
but not OF the administrations mo-
tives. as OF today. Before adjourn
men tonight, however, 1t was certain
that some form of q resolution would
pass both houses Of congress and be
IN the Presidents hands giving him
unlimited power to use the entire
armed forces OF the nation In Mexico.
The president must sign the joint
resolution before 1t becomes law.
Lengthy debate and mass OF par
iiamentary red tape to be unraveled
were the obstacles in congress which
promised to postpons agreement prob
ably into the night.
At noon the senate met and Jump
Cd into its task. The opening skir-
mish was upon the substitute pre-
amble Of Senator Lodge for the war"
resolution. Lodge proposed. instead
OF singing out General Huerta alone
for attack. that all other outrages in
Mexico and lack OF government there
pe cited as the ground for the hos
tile demonstration.
The Lodge substitute appeared
doomed for defeat when the debate
began. The narrow democratic ma
jority augmented by republicans sup
porting the president for patriotic
and other reasons, had the line tight
ened to defeat the omnibus blanket"
preamble. The majority was solidly
entrenched for the amended pre-
ambie agreed upon by majority OF
the foreign relations committee. This
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Refused 70 be Excited.

NEW YORK, April 21.-Ntw York
received the war news with unusual
absence of enthusiasm Moderately
excited crowds watched bulletins
boards in front of newspaper Offices
up town but the parade of Sunday
strollers was uninterrupted and war
extras got but small sales. One hun
dred thousand New Workers gave
Coney Island its first big day of the
season.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-04-21
Deadly Battle Among Miners.

DENVER, Colo. April 21.-Thir'
teen persons dead. scores injured.
the Ludlow tent colony of striking
coal miners burned and hundreds of
won IN and children homeless-these
are the results up to an early hour
today of one of the bloodiest battles
in the labor warfare ever waged in
the west.
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Weather Conditions.

Cooler weather has followed tho
eastern storm in the northeastern
states and the temperature fell to
the freezing point in the lower lake
region last night.
Conditions indicate unsettled wealth
er, and probably showers for this
section tonight and wednesday, be-
coming cooler Wednesday.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-04-21
Citizens Fear Murder and Ra
pine From Huerta Sympa-
thizers at Any Time.

limited Press Leased Wire Service ]
WASHINGTON. April 21.-Fear for
American lives in towns Immediately
on the northern side of the border
line grew today. Secretary OF War
Garrison admitted the receipt of two
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-04-21
Huerta Tells General Mass to
Preserve Peace at Vera
Cruz at Any Cost.

by United Press staff correspond
ent.1
VERA CRUZ, April 21.-Eighty-
seven American refugees, including
both men and women, are today
aboard the ships Mexico and Esper-
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Confirmed by ShiveIy.

WASHINGTON, April 21.-Confir-
nation of the United Press Mexico
City dispatch that American troops
had landed at Vera Cruz was made
late this afternoon by Senator Shiv-
ely, acting chairman of the foreign
relations committee who asserted he
had just been informed of 1t. He re-
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-04-21
Local Observations.

River above low water OF 1864, 3
feet, 9 tenths.
Change in "a hours, fall 3 tenths.
Mean temperature, April 20, 45.
Highest temperature, IS.
Lowest temperature, 80.
Lowest temperature last night. 4S.
FRED 2. GOSEWISCH,
Observer
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-04-21
Daily River Bulletin.
River Forecast.

River Forecast.
The river will remain nearly sta
tionary, or fall slowly from Daven.
port to Keokuk during the next 4S
hours.
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Denies Wild Report.

WASHINGTON, April 21.-secre
tary of the Navy Daniels at 12:4G
this afternoon declared that the navy
department, had no word whatever
tending to confirm a printed report
that Admiral Fletcher had seized the
Vera Cruz customs house.
mo messages whatever have been
received from Vera Cruz" he said.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-04-21
Has Not hcard-Yet.

WASHINGTON, April 21.-Informe ed
this afternoon of the United Press
code dispatch from Mexico City, Sec
retary of the Navy Daniels remarked
significantly: We have no informa
ton at the department-yet. Please
let me have every line you get"
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-04-21

THE WEATHER.
Probably Showers. Cooler.
Local temp p. m. So; z. a.
M. SO.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1914-02-12
SCHOOL NOTES.
Lincoln School.


The 7th grade have the flag this
week. a
Beatrice Ross entered the 5th grade
last Monday.
The Lincoln faculty force enjoyed a
social evening and an old fashioned
candy pull last week in honor Of the
birthday Of one Of its members.
The End and 4th grades in the base
ment room held a candy sale last Yed-
nesday. The sun, Of $8.08 was realized
which will be used in buying pictures
for the room.
The two 4th grades had an interest
ing spelling contest last Friday. Ella
Thompson and Melvin Olsby were the
last to go down. These contests are
becoming more interesting each week.
Richie School.
Mrs. F. E. Ployhar visited the B1st-
grade on Thursday morning Of last
week.
Beatrice Whitson of the 9TH grade
is absent this week on account of ILL.,
ness.
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ALFALFA HAS MARKED
EFFECT UPON SOIL
Roots Form Channels for Pres
ervation Of Moisture.
ADDS HUMUS TO THE SOIL
10y l. r. WALDRoN, superinte ndent
Dickinson IN. d. Substation,)

10y L. r. WALDRoN, Superintendent
Dickinson IN. D. Satisfactory
Alfalfa has marked influence upon
the physical character of the soil, as
its root system is very different from
the native grasses, or from the crops
commonly cultivated. Its long tap
roots bore into the ground to depth
Of eight or ten feet or more, and form
comparatively large channels in the
soil. The fibrous roots Of wheat, corn
and grasses do not penetrate the soil
much deeper than four feet, and the
rootlets at that depth are so fine that
no boring effects are brought about
as is done with alfalfa.
Upon the death Of the alfalfa plant
the roots rapidly rot to such an ex
tent that water is allowed to pene
trate along channels where the roots
were formerly found. The soil be-
comes more easily moistened than be.
fore and the reavy rains can be taken
care of with greater ease.
The rotNng of the roots adds humus
to the lower layers. The alfalfa roots
feed to a depth of eight feet or more
and bring up potash and phosphoric
acid near the surface where it can be
later utilized by other crops.
Theoretically, at least, the alfalfa
plant adds humus to the upper layers
Of soil, and in many cases this has
been found true, though in other cases
q decrease of humus has been noticed
with the growing Of alfalfa.
Alfalfa tends to make heavy clay
soils friable, and by the addition Of
humus and organic matter light and
sandy soils are rendered of better tex.
ture.
The Ontario Experiment Station
found that alfalfa sod, after blowing,
was more mellow and friable than any
other sod in the test, including sods
Of red clover, alsike and timothy.
Alfalfa increases the fertility Of
soils in a marked degree. At this same
station, timothy sod and alfalfa sod
were plowed and various crops grown
upon the breaking. The trial was con.
Quoted during three years, with three
different crops. The following is sum.
mary Of the results in yield per acre:
| 1900 1902 1903
Winter wheat. Barley. Corn.
Alfalfa sod .61.5 bu. 30.2 bu. 24.0 Blu.
Timothy sod .42.d bu. 1877 bu. 17.9 bu.
This shows remarkable increase
In crops grown on alfalfa sod.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1914-02-12
CONVERTS ONE OF
THE JAMES BAND
Cole Younger, Famous Author,
Joins tho Church,
was WOUNDED % TIMES.

Pictured 40 Monster Criminal, He
Maintains That He Was Guilty Of
but One Offense-Has Served Twen-
ty-fivs Years In Prison-His Own
Story Of Conversion.
st. Louis.-Cole Younger was once a
name which inspired fear throughout
Missouri, Kentucky and Kansas. 1t is
the name of man noted for his fierce
lighting spirit, man who carries the
scars of twenty-eight bullet wounds
received for tighting-first for cause.
later for spoils. 1t is now the name of
one Of the most recent converts to
Christianity gained by the Rev. Orville
Edgar Hamilton. one Of the leading
figures Of the Christian Evangelists Of
America.
The conversion took place in an i'm
provised tabernacle in Lees Summit
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1914-02-12
CORRESPONDENCE
sIsLEY NEWS.

SI0IsV Ne"os
The Farmers Club which met at tn,
home of Mr.. Lausch Wednesday aft
ernoon was well attended and a finl
meeting was enjoyed by all. The mex
meeting will be held at Geo. N. Ras
musson's Feb. 18th.
There was dance at the home Of
Chas. Hunter Friday evening and 8
enjoyable time was reported by all.
Mrs. John Osborne was a passenger
to Valley City Friday for short visit
with friends.
Mrs. Nolen spent Sunday afternoon
at the r. S. Henderson home.
Fred Lang was caller in Darcy
Saturday.
Miss Jennie Hunter is helping Mrs
Henderson for a few days.
r. S. Henderson was Darcy caller
Saturday.
Matt Drise was a caller at Chas.
Hunters Saturday afternoon.
Fred Utterly and son Chas. were in
Darcy Wednesday.
Alois Kunze was a Darcy caller
Wednesday.
The Kunze children who have been
confined to their home with an at
tack of chickenpox are back at school
again.
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No, recently. The evangelist was as
sisted in the service by his wife and
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Stuart. During
4he revival meeting. when the large au-
dience was swayed to enthusiasm by
the words of the preacher and the sing
ing of Mr.. and Mrs. Stuart, a giant Of
q man rose from his seat, literally lift
I'd from her feet little woman who
stood near him, kissed her and walked
forward. With the last word of the
spoken acceptance Cole Younger, part
ner Of Jesse James and of Quantrell,
had come out in the open and en-
braced the faith whose tenets be has
been quietly practicing for many years.
''There is nothing wonderful in my
conversion" said Younger.
1--WE led an adventurous, turbulent
life. The war brought on hate and
strife and killing. They murdered my
father when l was a schoolboy and
was launched into life Of reprisals
and shooting and rough riding. wind
ing up with twenty-five years in
prison.
'Now, my folks were all Christians.
was brought up in Christian home.
am an old man, seventy years old
next January, and have come back,
by Gods mercy. to the spot where l
spent my childhood. to end my days.
20 me. knowing my own soul, it Is
nothing. Why, forty years ago, 'wu-n
witnesses have testified that was rob-
bling banks and holding up trains in
another part Of the country, l was
down in Texas teaching a Sunday
school class.
''The feeling has been growing strong
upon me these last years that my
mothers prayers were being answered
and that God was leading me by the
hand. and so I have just given my
heart to him. and feel that the sins
Of my past life are blotted out and
that am a child of God"
Although he is pictured in "wild
west" tales as monstrously criminal.
he maintains that he was guilty of but
one offense and says his name. along
with that of the James brothers and
others, was connected with practically
every bank robbery and holdup in the
west for more than decade. He ad-
Ilits that he was member of band
which attempted to rob bank at
Mortified, MIMI, Of $G0,00O said to
have been obtained by Union soldiers
during the civil war.
He was captured three days after the
attempt and served twenty-five years
In prison.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1914-02-12
GREEN TOWNSHIP.

The snow storm Saturday made it
possible for the Literary Society to
postpone their entertainment of the
night. It will be given next Saturday
night.
Mr.. Mortenson shipped a carload of
fat steers and one of fat hogs Satur-
day to South st. Paul. Mr.. Morten-
son went with them and expects to be
gone a couple of weeks, seeing after
his profits and also expects to go on
to Chicago.
The Farmers Club met at Elias
Larsen's Thursday afternoon in spite
of the cold weather, Mr.. Hilborn of
Valley City was out and gave a very
interesting talk on trees and garden
ing.
George Hanson and Ole Kjellapd
were passengers to Fargo Saturday
morning where George visited with
mis- brother Hans who attends the A.
C. and Ole went to show MIN around
They 10th returned the next day.
The Green Town band did not prac.
tise Saturday as it was not pleasant
day to be away from home.
Thursday the Farmers Club met at
Olaf Selbo's farm where good speak.
er is expected, and as the weather is
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1914-02-12

Henry Morgenthau Of New York.
selected by President Wilson as am.
bassador to Turkey, although active
In public affairs has never held politi-
cal Office. He has long been close
friend and warm supporter Of Mr..
Wilson, and his services as chairman
of the finance committee Of the Demo
cratic national committee were invalu.
able.
Born at Mannheim. Germany, In
1856, Mr.. Morgenthau came to New
York with his parents when he was
still young enough to enter the pub
lie schools. Graduated from the high
school in 1870, he attended the City
college for one year and then enter.
ing Columbia Law school received his
diploma in 1873. A year later he be.
came a member of the firm Of Laeh.
man, Morgenthau & Goldsmith and
practiced successfully until 1899, when
he left the law to 60 into the real es-
tate business, in which he has been
eminently successful.
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lies anu preserves For .iome and market

lies anu preserves For Tome and market
purposes"
"Three-fourths of the members Of the
Girls Tomato clubs visited this week,
are regular hands on their fathers
FARMS" writes an agent of South Caro-
lima. Zone girl is twelve years old
and weighs 1903 pounds She told me.
she learned to plow two years ago,
when her father was cripple. She
prepared her one-tenth acre with two,
horse plow, hauled her fertilizer, scat
tered, bedded, transplanted, hoed and
plowed it without any help at all.
When l went to her tomato garden,
about half mile from her home,
found it to be in very productive
state"
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somewhat milder good sized crowd
Is expected.
NoLTiMlER.

Mat Peterson who has been en-
ployed this winter at the B. G. Grot
berg farm was unfortunate enough t
freeze both his hands and other part!
of his body last Saturday. He ant
Mr.. Grotberg were returning home
from Valley City. They did not notice
how cold it was until it was too late
Mr. ePterson was taken to the hospita
Sunday and he is in serious condi
ton.
Ed McKeough had company one ev
ening last week, Otto, Albert and Pau
Pricbe were there.
Friends of Mrs. Fred Bartz will be
sorry to hear of her illness. She has
been sick for quite while and all
hope that she may soon be able to be
about again.
The Misses Adella and Tena Ander
son and their brothers Louis and Ar
thur went to town Monday evening to
attend church
Mrs. Sam Larson came out from
town last Wednesday and spepnt a
few days at the Thoralf Amundson
home.
Mrs. Reichon who has been i'll for
some time is feeling much improved
which her friends are glad TO hear.
Miss Selma Anderson visited with
Miss Alma Priebe last Wednesday.
Mr. and Mrs. Thoralf Amundson and
Mrs. Sam Larson spent last Friday ev-
ening at the Andrew Anderson home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Schultz were
Valley City shoppers last Saturday.
Most of the farmers who went to
tOwn last Saturday had to 1emain in
town over night on account of the
snowstorm.
Mrs. Andrew Anderson was on the
sick list a few days last wesk.
VIM. Wolski and family drove to
Valley City Thursday evening return
ing home Friday.
While in town Ms. Wolski visited
he: mother at the PlAtou hospital and
reports she is getting along fine.
Fred Bel; mas been staying in town
the past week, during the illness of
his wife.
Ed McKeough Visited at VIM. VOL
skis Friday evening
Bernard Olson and Ole johnson Wis
tied at VIM. Woiski's Tuesday even
ing.
VIM. Wolski got fresh mich COW
Sunday evening.
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Call. with Conscience Money,

Spokane. Wash.-The Northern Pa
cifc city passenger Office received
5000 il conscience money from Henry
Peterson Of Los Angeles, who appeared
In person ut the city Office and paid
Il. s. Skinner the money for ride
from Spokane to Butte. which. he says.
he stole twenty years ago.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1914-02-12
Wire Gate Fastsnsr.

The, illustration shows the manner
Of fastening a gate in barb wire
fence. The lever Is held to its place