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DEATH sHocks WASHINGTON.
Funston Considered one 81 Best Sol
diers III Ssrvics.


washingt ton. Feb. 20. Major General
Funston's sudden death came as a
Great. shock : to high officials Of the
army and to President Wilson. He was
one OF the distinguished commanders
OF the service and one Of whom greater
things were expected in the future. The
youngest major general Of the line. Wig
orous and apparently 5healt1lful. he had
been counted on by his superiors for
many more years Of active service,
The news reached the war depart
ment late yesterday in a brief dispatch
from the Headquarters or the southern
department, saying General Funston
had died Of heart failure. It was tele-
phoned to Secretary Bakers home.
where q dinner was being given to the
president, with most OF the ranking
army ofiicers In Washington among the
guests.
n am deeply grieved personally at
\ his death and feel that his loss to the
country - very great, !" said Secretary
/ Baker. s
Psrshino to Succeed Him.
E Major General Pershing, who has
been in command Of the Ell Paso dis
strict since the withdrawal of the Amer
lean expedition from Mexico, automatic
Scal1y Viii sAucceed to the duties OF COM
liander q the southern department
until "A appointment hae beer made.
nnsed diate successor to the com-
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-02-20
Drastic War Measure Ad-
opted by Upper House by
Decisive Vote.
DECLARED TO BE TOO
STRINGENT BY SOME
Severe Penalties For Spying on Mat
ters Of National Defense and For
conspiracies Against American Neu-
trsIity-9ilI lncludes Fourteen sepa-
rate Sections Aimed to Protect De-
Tense Measures in Time Of War.

Washington, Feb. 20.-The espionage
bill, providing severe penalties fol-
spying on matters Of national defense
and Furnishing conspiracies to violate
American neutrality, was passed by
the senate today by vote Of 60 to 10
The bill as passed takes in fourteen
separate measures suggested by the
department of justice and was put
thru virtually unchanged, despite the
opposition of several senators, who de-
cared its terms so stringent as to i'm
peril American liberty of speech and
the press 1t has not passed the house.
Spy Section Far-Reaching.
The spy section is far-reaching,
making it a crime punishable with two
years Imprisonment or $4,000 fine tu
approach any place Of national de-
tense, to make photographs, blue
prints, plans, etc., Of things connected
with such defense, or to dispose of a
code or signal books or a model Q,
anything Of national defense value.
Where these things are done for a
foreign government in time of peace,
whether recognized or unrecognized
by the United States" the penalty is
increased to twenty years imprison-
ment and in time of war to life.
To publish or attempt to publish any
information with respect to the move
ment, numbers and so forth of the
armed forces Of the United States or
its war materials, or its plans of mill
tary or naval operations, or any other
information relating to the public de-
Tense or calculated to be-" shall be
punished with death or :a fine and not
more than thirty days in prison.
The penalty is reduced to thirty
days in prison where no attempt Is
made to communicate such informa-
ton to an enemy. The president is
given arbitrary power to designate
other, things and places in addition to
those specifically named. which shall
he incl,Sded In national defensee. AZ
Othsr Sections Important.
It shall be a crime to make state
ment under oath in order to influence
any controversy between the United
States and any other country: to regu-
late the issuance Of passports, and to
punish their forgery.
Another important section auth
orizes the president to seize, detain
or condemn munitions of war and
ships carrying or about to carry them
destined to an enemy or a nation with
which the United States Is at peace,
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u.sa Sank Housatonic.

New York, Feb. 20.--It was the U-53,
the German submarine which suddenly
appeared at Newport last fall, and
later sank several ships off Nantucket,
that sank the Housatonic, the first
American ship to be sent to the bot
tom after the beginning Of Germany's
new sub warfare Il was made, known
here today by Capt. Thomas A. Enzer.
the Housatonic's commander, who ar
rived on the Cunard steamer Orduna.
Captain Enzer brought with him as
proof Of his assertion a life preserver
marked "U-53" which he said he got
from one OF the submarine crew.
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Probably Not American.

st. Johns, n. F. Feb. 20.-It is be-
lieved here that a schooner described
as Dorothy in a London dispatch as
having been sunk was the New Found
land schooner Rose Dorothy The lat
ter was returning to this port from
Oporto, Portugal, with fishery salt. She
was formerly. owned at Provincetown,
Mass, but year ago was sold and
transferred to British registry.
The British fishing schooner Nayola,
also reported sunk, was proceeding at
last accounts from st. Johns for Glib
raltar with a cargo of dried Goldfish.
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Scorpion Not Seized.

Amsterdam, Feb. 20.-A CONSTANT
nople telegram says there Is no truth
in the report that the American gun
boat Scorpion, stationed at Constanti-
rople,, had been seized or sunk.
[For several days reports that the
Scorpion had been seized or sunk have
been current Apparently they origi-
mated in Rome, where they were ac-
cepted as authentic by the press. 1t
was said at Washington yesterday that
the report was disclosed there.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-02-20
Spirited Artillery Aetion.

Paris. Feb, 20.-Active artillery en-
gagements occurred last night between
the Oise and the Aisne IN the region
north Of F1irey.. A surprise attack by
the French resulted In the taking of
prisoners. The statement follows:
Il Rather spirited artillery actions be-
tween the Disc and the Aisne took
place in the Avocourt sector. We made
q surprise attack on the trenches Of
the enemy and took prisoners. Else
where the night passed quietly"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-02-20
Kin Of Mckinley Missing.

Chicago, Feb. 2o.-Harry Mckinley.
q cousin Of the late President McKin-
ley, is being sought by the police fol-
lowing his disappearance from his
home at Birmingham. Ala, Feb. IL.
The telegram from the Birmingham
police said ne might be suffering from
aphasia.
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Arrest Starts Riot.
Rate Boost pisapproved.

Washington, Feb. 20.-Proposed in
crease from SO to $3.50 per car in re-
frigeration charges on fruits and vega-
tables from Idaho. Oregon Montana
and Utah points to virtually every
large city III the United States wore
disapproved today by the interstate
commerce commission.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-02-20
U. s. Schooner Reported Sunk.

London. Feb. 20.-The nationality Of
by Lloyds Shipping Agency today, was
not disclosed by that agency. Some of
the London newspapers, however, de-
scribe her as the American schooner of
that name.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-02-20
wil.on May nr.ak Ane.her Pr.se.d

washington. Feb. 20.- President Will
son, it became known today, Is con-
sidering breaking another precedent by
not calling the newly elected senate ms
extra session on March to confirm
nominations Of cabinet officials. The
president s understood 10 be inclined
not to convene the senate unless u
special session or congress is ueccs-
sary, Al N. h - "a s. ,9s
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-02-20
Rriti,h Atsaol< areak. Down.

Berlin, Feb. 2O.--A British attack o.:
the German lines in the vicinity Of
Messines, Belgium. yesterday, broke
down under the German fire. the war
office announced today. The Germans
took few prisoners.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-02-20
General. Mother m.

Emporia, Kan, Feb. 20.--The mother
of the late Major General Funston may
be unable to attend the funeral Of her
son. She is Ill and confined to bed at
the home Of her daughter, Mrs. F. A.
Eckdell, here today. The news Of
his death added to the gravity Of her
condition.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-02-20

asked that Major General Funstons S
body be sent to Kansas to lie in state
in the capitol building for one day
Copies Of the resolution were sent to
Mrs. Funston. The resolution expressed
the sympathy Of the Kansas legisla-
.ture at his death.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-02-20
The Wsaths,

Sun rises Fob. q at GAS, sets at
$40.
Iowa - Increasing cloudiness with
probably snow late tonight or Wsdnes-
day; slowly rising temperature.
Range of temperature ut Marshall :
town: Monday. 80 above and below;
Sunday. "a and 10 above; Feb. 1e, 1916
so and 81. At I this morning, be-
low: yesterday. % above. Precipita-
ton Monday o6 OF All inch,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-02-20

Waste water 10 purified by a process
employing colloidal clay and milk of
lime that has been invented by a
French scientist.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-02-20
Commander Of Troops on
Border Suddenly Stricken
By Death.
HEALTH IMPAIRED BY
HIS RESP PONSIBILITlEs
Gsneral Funston Dreps Dead In Hotel
Lobby While convsrsins With
Friends Gained Fame BY Capture
q AsuinaIdo ia, Philippine Campaign
-Rsarsd on Kansas Farm-E inferred
ssrvies During Spanish War.

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81. -. --''' -.
= : lsus'11eA 'ns'on' colnll'anoer OF tne
southern department, United States
army since February. 1915, died sud
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(.,-.... .I..-, -.
nlnutes al'el ne nad nnlsneo olhner'
ne collapsed while seated IN the lobby
kof the hotel talking with friends. and
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sso,,,u. yrnited STATE army. who haa
- 49,, f5s.,ers1 Ernston,. nhy.ician for
]. ...r,,,,,,,. sfi,,,e' sid la.t night.
4 4, ,aTai Fsnnston,s death was caused
~ nna.tna. .cIarosia az the artaries Of
!, y, = + SsSE Death was almost in,unedi-
sssfe ~ ygttf1out min. : s5
n. ~ a u ff13Sx 5d G6nefaf rInS b6S Had
Deeu iill89r lis care ifcr the past two
ygceA1 aasd the past few days had been
pracficalIy well. Two weeks ago he
had An attack Of acute Indigestion.
General Funston's hast words before
he became unconscious were:
SHOW beautiful It is." He referred
! TO the beautiful Blue Danube" waltz
which the hotel orchestra was playing.
Two weeks ago General Funston suf-
fered an attack Of acute indigestion.
To use his own expression, II fought
Il out alone
Body 10 San Francisco.
The body OF General Funston will
be taken to San Francisco tonight for
h,r;ai Short services were held at
I Enrt Sam Houston this afternoon.
me hody viii he accompanied by
c,.nt F1txhugh Lee. aide to General
E,un.ton. and 4 xuard Of six enlisted
> y "a r..
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-02-20
and in 50 doing he is empowered to use

ana IN 30 OOlu8 ne Is SIuPoWekeo " uSo
the army and navy.
Regulation Of anchorage Of foreign
ships in American ports in case Of
emergency Is provided, with power to
place guards on such ships to prevent
damage. 1t Is made a crime with two
years imprisonment for any person
Commanding or In charge of any pri-
vate, foreign or domestic ship TO de-
stroy or injure II or permit 1t to be
used as o place OF resort by conspir-
ators against the United States.
Porto Rican Dill Passed.
The Porto Ricans sscitizenship and
civil government BIN was passed by
the senate today without roll call. 1t
already has passed the house.
All opposition was withdrawn on
amendment to the qualification for
voters. Voters shalIsbe recognized un-
der the present law, for the, first elec-
ton, thereafter they shall be consid-
cred citizens Of the United States. 21
years Of age and over, and other quail
fications as provided by the legislature,
including property qualifications, shall
at no time be imposed. Thus is dis
posed of the womans suffrage ques-
ton.
The bill provides for all residents to
become citizens Of the United States II
they desire. It would provide for
governor appointed by the president
and an executive council composed OF
commissioners Of justice, finance, In
terror, education, agriculture and labor
and health. The attorney general ana
treasurer would be appointed by the
president and the other members by
the governor.
The senate would consist of nineteen
members elected for four years. two
each from seven districts and five at
large. The house Of representatives
would consist Of thirty mine members
elected quadrennially.
The legislature would elect a COM
missioner to the United States.
Senate Holds Two Sessions.
The senate convened twice within
an hour today and the chaplain de-
livered two prayers. once at 1o:So a.
M. and again at ii a. m. At adjourn
ment last night theEmeeting for today
was set at 10: 80 am.
After the body was called to order
today, republicans called attention to
a standing order adopted some time
ago that the regular. meeting hour
should be IL o'clock The proceedings
were then ruled out of order and mem
bers left the chamber, returning again
at II for the second start.
Government Properly Guarded.
Boston, Feb. 20.-Seven companies
OF the national guard began guard
duty today over government and rail-
road property in various parts of the
state. This action was taken. it was
explained, to relieve state and local
police, who were assigned to such duty
shortly after the break with Germany
and not because OF any threatened
danger.
The guardsmen5 are equipped with
service rifles.
Urged to Further Action.
Secretary Lansing and Assistant At
torney General Warren urged the SEN
ate judiciary committee today to press
a bill authorizing the president to use
armed forces Of the unfte Estates to
enforce its neutrality obligations. par
with refeff fASc to armed xes-
sells OF belligerents fntefned in ports Of
the United States which might seek to
escape.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-02-20

Women Resent Recent
Boost In Prices of Food
and Demand Relief.
Effort to See Mayor Mitchell Fails and
Fight With Police Ensuss-carts OF
Vegetable PsddIsrs Seized and Do
stroyed-Women DscIars They Arc
starvins-sevsrai Arrests Made.

New York, Feb. .2o.-Officials today
renewed their efforts to- prevent thsf
rise Of food, which yesterday was re-
sponsible for three riots In the tene-
ment district. Joseph Hardigan. icom-
missioner of weights and measures, ap-
pealed to food commissioners thruout
the country to assist in getting foods
to New York.
The indignation OF housewives over
flowed when peddlers quoted potatoes
at from to cents pound Push
carts were overturned and set afire and
vegetables were doused with kerosene
oil The police We're kept busy dis
persing the angry women.
Dealers here said that within year
the wholesale price of potatoes had
risen from 1928 to 50 for sack Of 100
pounds and the price Of onions since
Dec. 1. 1915, from SO to $3.50 for 100
pounds
Storm City Hall.
The cry of housewives unable to meet
the advancing cost of food was heard
In the seat of government today when
several hundred women stormed the
hall screaming. I'VE want bread"
They came to place their plight be-
fore Mayor Mitchell. Many carried
babies. They swarmed up the steps and
tried to push their way into the build
ing. Policemen shut the gates and
then from the basement reserves
rushed up and restored order. The
women were informed that Mayor
Mitchell had not yet arrived.
The leader was Mrs. Ida Harris
president of the Mothers yigilant
League. She and three other women
were permitted to enter.
I'VE are starving" Mrs. Harris told
the mayors bodyguard. I'VE demand
help from the mayor. We will not be
responsible for what happens If we
don't get it."
Arrest Starts Riot.
The leaders were told that the mayor
would not be at his office today but
would arrange meeting later.
Sweet Maria" Cans, one of Mrs
Harris companions, addressed the
women from the city hall steps and was
arrested charged with disorderly con-
duct. When the police took her from
the station to court the women at
tempted to rescue her They charged
the police. scratching their faces and
tore their clothing.
The women remaining near the spot
continued to shout, I'VE are starving .
until mounted police scattered them.
Meanwhile on the east side groups
Of women demolished push carts Three
Of them were arrested.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-02-20
JUDGE pEEMlER RALLIEs.

J1rist's Condition Pronounced I'm.
proved After consuitation.
Red Oak. Feb. 20.--Atter a consulta-
tion Of specialists held early today it
was announced that the condition OF
supreme Court Justice Deemer was
improved. He was able to take
|nourishment today and recognized
members of his family and friends.
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PAGE ONE

PAGE ONE
Teleoraphio News:
General Funston Dies Suddenly.
TO Be Buried With Military Honors.
Austria Asked to Define Attitude.
More Ships Defy Submarines
Drastic Defense Bill Passes senate.
Hunger Riots in New York
Women Battle Police.
PAGES TWO, THREE AND FOUR.
Iowa News:
Insurance Committee Divided,
Good Roads Men Execute Coup.
Sues For Title to Murdered Sisters
Farm.
Keeping Tab On Pupils Health.
No More Liquors In Mason City.
Farm News. ~
PAGE FIVE.
Story:
The Miracle Man. /
PAGE SIX. s
Editorial:
Appanoose Farmers Speak Ou'
Judge Deemer's Serious Cor IN.
The Spring Garden "Drivs
Gen. Fred Funston.
Topics Of the Times.
PAGES EIGHT, NINE, TEN, ELEVEN.
City News: ~
Council Prepares to Go Ahead With
Paving.
Fifth Ward Sewer System Planned.
b. I. L. Banquet Success.
No Post Mortem in Sievers Case.
Swanson Sentenced, Then Paroled.
PAGE TWELVE.
Markets and General:
Wheat Scores Sharp Advance.
Corn Sold on Bulges.
Cattle Weak.
Hogs at New Record Prices.
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He.xv -Eire Loo n petro;t. !!

a.'las Heavy Fire Loss IN Detroit.
Detroit, Feb. 20.-Ftre swept the
General Grocery Companies five story
building on LLarned street this morn
ing. The loss is estimated ct $3.50, 900.
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Pershino 70 Rom ain 4 El Pa,o,

El Paso. Tex. Feb. 2o.--Maj.- Gen.
John ]. Pershing announced here to.
day he would remain here as acting
commander Of the. southern depart
ment, pending receipt OF orders from
washington. He Will also retain, COM
mand Of the FL Paso patrol district at
present
II was announced that the body Of
General Funston would pass thru here
tomorrow at $3.50 p. 70. Il
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Washington. Feb. 40. - Ambassador
Penfleld is acting under instructions Of
the state department In requesting me
Austrian government to state III posi.
tion regarding the intensive submarine
warfare declared by Germany.
Unofficially It develops that tho state
department u reluctant to severe dip
lomatic relations with Austria, desiring
to retain as long as possible some rala-
tion with the central powers. A break
with Turkey and Bulgaria naturally
will follow rupture with Austria.
Some of the tension created hy The
destruction OF the American fraigAtee
Lyman NJ. Law has disAppeared q, ne
result OF q statement credited to- the
captain of the weasel that the crew az
the submarine which destroyed ~
vessel were Germans. .ggs
Tho old PetrOlite case, involviIe -
unwarranted firing upon an Am6e1ln
ship and taking a part Of her stores ~
an Austrian submarine. remains the
only concrete issue between the uftit1a,
States and Austria
Warships to Rescue Americans.
Ambassador Elkus at Constantinople
probably will be instructed by the state
department to begin negotiations tc
arrange to have the collier Caesar and
| the cruiser Des Moines to enter Beirut
and bring out the 1000 American refu-
gees, there.
The two ships now are virtually war
bound at Alexandria, waiting with food
supplies for Armenians and Syriafs In
the zone which Germany has proclaim
ed barred by submarines.
The state department has refrained
from negotiating directly with Ger
| many, the position being taken that II
! the request were made 1t would. In ef-
feet be recognition Of tho German
| Ky IL .e ~ i Fl 4
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Conference WIN peni;eId,

London. Feb. 20.--A Central News
dispatch from Zurich says:
The Austrian emperor has given a
long audience to Count Csernin, tho
minister Of foreign affairs, who previ-
ously had a conference with Frederick
c. Penfield. the American ambassador"
latter the sinking by an Austrian
submarine of an Italian steamship, the
Ancona. endangering the lives Of sew
eral Americans. the Austrian Eovern-
meut sent a note to the United States,
in which it said:
"The imperial and royal government
can also substantially concur in the
principle expressed In the esteemed
note (American note) that private
ships insofar as they do not fee or Of
fer resistance will not be destroyed
without the persons being brought In
in safety."]