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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-02-24
Liner Finland on Way.

New York. Feb. 24.-The American
line steamship Finland, carrying l6S
oassengers among them DR.. Henry
Van Dyke, former American minister
to the Netherlands. sailed from Liver
pool on Feb. II and Is due here neat
Tuesday or Wednesday, the American
line announced today. She is now
presumed to be safely beyond the sub.
marine zone.
The Finland is the third American
passenger liner TO leave England since
the proclamation Of Germanys unre-
Stricted warfare
With the Finland's arrival the entire
fleet OF American line steamships. six
in all. viii be assembled in this port
for the first time since the Spanish
American war 3
The Finland carries 67 first cabin
passengers, AZ second and 81 third.
The majority OF them are believed to
be- Americans. altho the American, line
had no definite figures.
Exports lnereasins.
Exports Of domestic merchandise on
ships leaving New York during Jam
uary increased in value by more than
Ssol,oou'VVV oNVi iIic sApoIlS III JAM
uary, 1916. according to figures made
public today. The merchandise sent
out last month amounted to about
1902, 10000. The trade with every
other continent and with all countries
and islands Of North America In
creased.
The greatest gain was with Europe,
$1o6, 749, 900. Trade with Japan de-
creased by more than $500, 900 and with
the Philippines more than 5000. 600.
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TAREEHELo FOR ROBBERY.

Trio Under Arrest Believed Central
Figures in Band Of Postoffice Robbers.
Des Moines, Feb. 24.-Three men. be-
ieved to be central figures in a band
II organized postoffice robbers, were
brought to Des Moines today They
were arrested at Boone and Sylvia,
yestrday.
Jams O'Day Is charged with having
robbed the postoffice at Woodward, on
July 5, and James MCGUIRE and Charles
higgins are charged with robbing the
postoffice at Extra, Sept. 10.
When arragned this afternoon be-
fore a United States commissioner,
'O'Day and Mcguire pleaded guilty.
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1880 the senate adjourned until Tues
day, March 6

1880 the senate adjourned until Tues
day, March 6
Lieutenant Governor Moore as presi-
dent Of the senate took occasion just
before adjournment to compliment the
senators on the work which has been
done thus far.
Before adjournment today wish u
compliment the senators on the work
Of the senate thus far" he said. You
are to be complimented on bills You
have passed and on measures you
have killed and on faithful attendance
to committee work. You are going
home now to see your constituents and
/ trust you will return with renewed
Inspirations" &g,.N.. ..-.g
Many of the senators left today be-
fore the final adjournment. The meas
ures which were passed We're mostly
legalizing acts or bills Of minor i'm
nortanco
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MICHIGAN OFFICER DIES.

Blood TRANSMISSION Operation Fails TO
Save Lie Of Captain kimbalI.
Ell Paso, Tex. Feb. 24.-After his en-
tire company had volunteered for a
blood TRANSMISSION operation in des-
perate effort to save his life, Capt. Da-
vid L. Kimball, Of E company, Thirty
third Michigan infantry, died early to-
day at the base hospital. Private John
Hill was selected for the blood trans
fusion operation. Because of the weak
ness of the company's commander he
failed to rally.
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Lo.s s11,5oo,00o.

New York. Feb. 24.-The destruction
5of Dutch ships by German submarines
as reported from London, involves the
loss Of vessels ana cargos valued at
1000. 900, according to estimates
made here today by agents of the lines
owning the seven ships sunk.
s The steamship Zaandijk was owned
~ the Holland American line. Ac-
cording to the agent here the vessel
was eproute from Rotterdam for New
York IN ballast. She had put In at Fal-
mouth Tor examination.
The Noorderdijk, also q Holland
American liner, carrying q cargo OF
grain from New York to Rotterdam,
had put in at Falmouth, and was sunk
between Falmouth and Rotterdam n. -
The Eemland was owned bs the
Royal Dutch Lloyds. She was coming
from Rotterdam in ballast for New
YQrk Like. the zaandijk, the Eemland
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-02-24
vas coming here to take on grain for

was coming here to take on grain for
Holland.
The Jacatra, owned by the Rotter-
dam Lloyds, left New York, Jan. 26,
with grain for the Dutch government
She had put In at Kirkwau.
The Menado, also owned by the Rot
terdam Lloyds, was believed to be on
her way to the United States from Rot
terdam to get grain.
Apparently most Of these vessels
were in Kirkwall or Falmouth during
the early days Of the period Of Ger
many's unrestricted submarine war
fare. For more than q year ships flying
the flag Of Holland have been carrying
from 60 to-10 per cent of their cargo
space with grain. This space was com
mandeered and the grain was all con-
signed to the Netherlands government.
None of the ships reported sunk car
ried passengers.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-02-24
GROOM Sc, BRIDE rs.
Hardin County Couple Prove Love 10
Not Dimmed BY Age.

Eldora, Feb. 24.-As proof that years
do not necessarily infer that love grows
cold was established In Hubbard Fri
day, when Y. Jones, aged S6. and long
time resident Of that part Of the coun
ty and Mrs. Mary Stills. also for many
years resident Of the township, and
whose age is rs, were married Friday
and have begun housekeeping. Both
people are well and favorably known
over the county. Mr.. and Mrs. Jones
also have the best OF health and many
years Of happiness are apparently theirs
to enjoy.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-02-24
NEWS OF THE DAY
T.-R. BULLETIN
The Weather,

Sun rises Feb. 25 at 6:43; sets at SAG.
lowa-Partly cloudy tonight and
Sunday: rising temperatures.
Range OF temperature at Marshall :
town: Friday. II and g.; Thursday. ~
and 8. Feb. %, 1916, 43 and q. At z
his morning, 10 above; yesterday, 8
above.
Weather predictions for the week
beginning Sunday follow: Plains states
and upper and middle Mississippi val
leys: Local snow and rain over south
ern part, with warmer weather at be-
ginning Of week. followed by fair and
considerably colder Tuesday and
Wednesday; generally fair with rising
temperature after Wednesday.
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PAGE ONE

Telegraphie News:
Submarine Warfare Turns Upon
Dutch Ships.
May Cause Break With Germany.
More Americans on Sunken Vessels.
Greek Army Being Deported.
New York Provides Food For Poor,
PAGES TWO, THREE
Iowa News:
Senate Reacts on Bone Dry" Bills,
Lawmakers Quit For One Week.
Capitol Extension Wins.
Engineers Discuss War and HiRh.
ways.
Review Of Sports.
PAGE FOUR
EDITORIAL:
Mis- Boggs Sewers Relations.
The Freight Embargo"
Let 1t 4. l. p
Topics and Iowa Opinion.
PAGES FIVE, SIX AND SEVEN.
City News:
Local Power Company to Conserve
Coal Supply.
Club-Underwriters Affair Success.
New Teachers Secured
Benny Sentenced and Paroled.
Local Comment
General and Brief City News.
PAGE EIGHT
Markets and General:
Export Call Makes Wheat Firm.
Corn Price Changes Narrow.
Cattle Steady.
Hogs Again Advance.
Farm Held to Be tuberculosis Source.
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RAIDERS IN INDIAN OCEAN.
Germans Send Armed Merchantmen E

Prey on CommorcO.
Toxic. japan. Feb. 34.-The Nichi-
Nichi announces that an armed mer-
chairman is ratding commerce In the
Indian ocean and has sunk two British
steamers southwest of Colombo.
IA mail dispatch from Toxic to the
A. r., under date of Jan. 10. said that
rumors were afloat in. japan that two
German converted cruisers had ap-
peared in the Indian ocean. The dis
patch stated that the Japanese navy
|departmeat had detailed several wal
ships for patrol duty In the neighbor-
hood Of Singapore, Penang, and other
points On the Indian ocean routes.
Since the destruction OF the cruiser
Emden, in the Cocoa Islands. by the
Australian cruiser Sydney. in 1914, the
waters OF the far east have been undis-
turbed by German raiders.] -
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Chicago Taking Food Census.


Chicago, Feb. 24.%A food census "
Chicago was started today by the police
department, acting under the "forestall-
ing ordinance" which forbids the stor-
ing Of food in warehouses for the pur-
pose Of keeping it off the market.
The federal authorities also contin-
ued an investig igation into the food sit
uation, United States District Attorney
Clyne making the announcement that
department of justice agents are seek
ing evidence as to conspiracies to cor
ner food supplies.
The car shortage situation, had. not
improved in this city, at least insofar
as it concerned grain shipments. One
large elevator closed in South Chicago
yesterday because Of lack Of cars and
it was said four elebators Of = large
grain house probably would close to-
day.
Nations Storage House..
Eastern cities are dependent on food
supplies brought from distance. Chi
cago Is the center of the greatest food
producing country in the world. This
city produces, stores and distributes
food for large part Of the United
States.
The largest increases in price are In
the staple root crops, such as onions,
potatoes and carrots.
So far as onions, for instance, are
concerned, shortage Of freight cars or
freight blockades can have little or no
influence on the Chicago market
Whatever onions there are available
are chiefly stored in this city.
It would seem to be a comparatively
simple matter to take census Of the
ionions under cover in the city. 1t
might show such an alarming shortage
Of onions Oil hand as to justify the
present enormously high prices. 1t
might show, on the other hand, such an
enormous quantity in storage as to
make clear that spectators are hold
Ing the stock in order to collect. an en-
ormous profit ...''
Health Office Busy. q ..
Health Commissioner Robertson, act
ing under the cold storage ordinance
8 now taking census Of the stocks OF
fresh meats, eggs. poultry and butter
in the twenty-one cold storage ware
houses in Chicago Reports have been
received from all but six or eight. and
they have been warned that SUIT Will
be brought against them II they DO not
|respond within the next week.
Under the ordinance. however, the
health commissioner is not authorized
to take census which shall cover the
root crops and other vegetables IN stor-
age. They are specifically exempted
from his supervision.
There remains the so-called fore
Istalling and regarding ordinance. which
was passed by, the city council in Aug
ust, 1914. Under this ordinance 1t is
made unlawful for any one to store
food tn warehouses or otherwise for
the purpose Of keeping it off the mar
| ket and thus raising the price to the
consumer The enforcement Of the or
dinance is in the hands OF the police
department.
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ereak Prisoner. Rebel.

London Feb. 24.-According to ad-
vices received by Greek authorities here
there has been serious trouble among
the 5000 Greek soldiers who suTren-.
,dered to the Germans and Bulgarians
at Kavala.
Hunger and discomfort over the fail
ure Of the German authorities to keep
repeated promises of reparation are
said to have led to frequent mutinies,
and large number Of deaths from dis
ease, exposure and privation are also
reported.
German and Bulgarian troops in
vaded Greek Macedonia In August,
1915, and advanced to the Kreek port
Of Kavala. which was garrisoned by
the Fourth Greek army corps. A por-
,tion of the garrison was removed on
allied warships and the remainder sur
,renderedy to thesss invaders and were
transported to Germany. sg'as 49, \
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-02-24
IOWA ASSEMBLY TAKES RECESS.
Adjournment Taken by Both Houses
Until Tuesday, March s.

Des Moines, Feb. 24.-The Iowa gem
eral assembly finished the first lap OF
its thirty seventh biennial session to-
day. Both houses wound up pressing
matters at this mornings session and
at the close of business adjourned un-
til Tuesday, March 8. /;
A number Of conferences are sched--
uled for the recess and it Is expected
boosters for various important bills
Will return 70 the session ready to
bring the bills up for immediate con-
sideration or to indefinitely postpone
them if it appears the measures can
not pass.
With prospects for adjournment In
spiring members of the senate Of the
Iowa legislature today, senators intro
duced twenty -one bills and passed
twelve in the morning session, which
lasted just two hours and = hall. At
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-02-24
VILLA MOVES ON JUAREz.
Rebel Leader Reported to~es on Way
to Attack City.

Juarez, Feb. 24.-Gen. Francisco VIII
la is on the way to Juarez to attack
the city. according to Villa partisans.
villa activities near Garrizal. west of
villa Al1umada and ninety miles from
Juarez, are reported.
villa troops were seen on the out
skirts of Chihuahua City, Thursday.
Despite warnings from Villa, passen-
ger trains, left today for chihuahua
and Casas Glandes. No Americans
took passage as far as Is known.
Gen. Jose Carlos Murguia is reported
to have reached Casas Grandes yester-
day.
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German Abandon Trenches.

Berlin, wireless to Sayville Feb. "a
The Germans yesterday abandoned
parts of an advanced position in the
Somme sector to the British, the war
office announces. The French attack
in the Champagne failed. The state
ment says:
I'm the Wyschaete salient there were
lively artillery duels. On the Artois
front several British accommodating de-
tachments were repulsed.
I'm the Somme sector the British
occupied some portions Of an advanced
position. which was filled with mud and
abandoned by US.
"In the Champagne the French in the
evening and at night attacked the lines
south Of Ripont, which were taken by
us on Feb. Is. The attacks failed.
"0n the wes bank of the Meuse a
hostile detachment entered, northeast
of Avocourt, one of the most advanced
trenches, which was cleared by coun-
ter thrust"
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Gerard Received BY AIfonso.

Madrid, via Paris. Feb. 24.-James
W. Gerard. former United States am
bassador to Germany, was received by
King Alfonso today and later will be a
guest at a luncheon at the American
embassy, at which Sir Arthur Henry
Hardinge, British ambassador to Spain.
will be present. Mr.. Gerard will leave
tomorrow night for Corruna, where he
will embark for America.
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Washington. Feb. 24.-Sinking OF
marines. both with an American
aboard. were reported today. In both
cases the vessels were warned and tho
Americans landed safely. The vessels
were the Swedish ship Skrim and the
Norwegian bark Bienheim. Consul
Osborne. at Havre. said the Skrim
was sunk by bombs planted in the
ship after warning had been given.
The Slerim was unarmed and In ball
last. bound from Trieport to Cardiff.
She was sunk ON Feb. 10. The crew.
fourteen in number, including Louis
Pinto, Porto Rican. They were res-
cued after spending twenty hours in
small boats.
Consul Frost at Queenstown. was sunk
by she'll fire after its crew had nban-
doned the ship. and without injury to
any Of the ships personnel. The Blen-
helm was Of 1899 tons. and sailed from
Pensacola Jan. l9 from Greenock. She
was sunk Feb. %. thirty miles south
west from Fastnet. Ireland.
Consul Frost said the master sig.
nailed submission Immediately after
the first shot was fred by the sub
marine and was accorded considera-
ton. The submarine towed the lifes
boats until a British, naval vessel ap-
peared. The crew was landed at Balti-
more, Ireland. at $3.50 p. m, the same
day. The sole American on board was
Solomon Troiche, from Porto Rico,
whose parents reside at 1855 Mont
gomery street. In San Franciso. Tho
vessel was unarmed and without wire
less.
Destruction OF the Norwegian steam
er Alice, without warning. BY an ~sa-s
my submarine" was reported 70 the
tate department today by Consul O.
borne at Havre, The ship w. an
armed. without passengers and ~aewg-
d in the coal traffic. The nationality
OF the submarine, the consul added -
unknown. Twenty shots were 6red ~
he vessel. imperiling the lives of;.tase,
rev. After the crew had aband0ned'
he ship it was sunk by bombs.
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Vast Army For Britain.

London, Feb. 24.-The army estimate
issued today provides for an army of
5000, 900 men, exclusive Of India. An
additional naval estimate calls for B0,-
900 officers and men, bringing the per-
sonnel of the navy to 100000.
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e-=r;;;m. FOR French Farmers,

Washington, Feb. 24.-France will
offer premiums to its farmers to en-
courage greater production of wheat
during the duration of the war.
Dispatches to the commerce depart
ment today say bounty of Is cents
bushel would be paid growers and q
further sum Of $1.56 an acre would be
given for increases in acreage over last
year.
Wheat is selling in France at $1.73 a
bushel. The price was established by
a government, decree and will not be
changed by the premium arrangement.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-02-24
ANTI-sALO0N WORKER
IS SHOT BY MEXICAN
w. c. Barber, Of Dee Moinss, Attempts
to Take Suitcase, Believed Filled
With Liquor, From. Mexican, and
Receives Charge From Gun.

Des Moines, Feb. -. Police re-
ported today that no trace had been
found Of the Mexican who last night
shot and wounded w. e. Barber, Sec
retary Of the Des Moines Anti Saloon
League. Physicians said Mr. Barber,
who attempted to take a suitcase said
to be filed with liquor, from the Mex
ican, was not seriously hurt.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-02-24

Coca, from the leaves Of which CO.
caine Is produced, was known among
the Incas as the divine plant long be
fore the discovery Of America e
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NEwLywED LOSES FOOT.

Nsvinvills Man, on Wedding Trip, Vic.
tim Of Hunting Accident,
Special to Times-Republican.
Thayer, Feb. al. W.. Hiley. OF
Nevinville, who Is visiting relatives
near Thayer with his bride of few
days, lost one Of his feet as result
Of hunting accident, when a dog
chasing a squirrel caused the dis
charge Of a gun which had been placed
on the ground
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-02-24
AMERICANS on
SUhKEh SHIPS
Crews in Each Instances
Warned and All On
Board Escape.
SCANDINAVIAN BOATS
SUBMARINE VICTIMS

American Member Of Grow ef Each
Vessel American Linsr Finland,
Carrying Many Citizens Among Pas {
sengers, Believed to 30 Safely Thru
Blockade Zone Enrouts to New
York-u. s. Exports Increasing.
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FEDERAL. INVESTIGATION on.
WiIson Administration Works on The
orv Railroads Are Not to Blame.

ory Railroads Are Not to Blame.
Washington, Feb. 24.-On the theory
that the present high prices Of food
stuffs are not due to railroad conges-
ton as first charged, but that they are
due to certain definite attempts to
boost prices, the administration took
preliminary steps toward alleviating
the conditions that caused bread rlotS
in many parts Of the United States.
Attorney General Gregory, after a
meeting Of the cabinet at which the
food situation was discussed, announc.
ed his department soon will have IAN
important announcement for the public
which. it is hoped. will prove Of some
n - .r..la 'tfItsg
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Manipuiation Of Prices?

Mr.. Gregory's statement was taken
to refer to preliminary investigation
undertaken by the department which
tends to show manipulation of food
supplies and prices. 1t Is also UNDER
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-02-24

that the crews Of the following steam
.rs were landed yesterday, their YES
sells having been torpedoed ON Thurs
lay:
Zaandijk, Dutch, 1856 tons.
NoorderdiJk Dutch. 7.15s tons.
Eemland. Dutch. 3.77O tons.
Jacatra, Dutch. 6.37s tons gross.
Menado. Dutch, 5,s74 tons.
Bandoeng. Dutch. 5.s5l tons. and the
steamship Gaasterland.
Four Homsward Bound.
I -Four of the seven Dutch steamers
were homeward bound with full cargos.
The attack took place in the western
approaches to the English channel.
No instructions as to the routes were
either asked for or given by the Brit
\ ish admiralty. a Nj arrangements are II,
I the hands Yof the Dutch authorities.
More than 200 men OF yarious- ma
\ stionaiities. members Of the crews Of
the seven steamships, arrived In Lon
| don today. The men were dressed in
various pieces Of, old clothing which
they .were able to gather up hastily be-
fore leaving their ships. They were
taken to the sailors home, where they
were supplied with new equipment.
Two British Ships Sunk.
The British steamer Grenadier has
been sunk. Lloyds announces The cap
tain and six men were killed and the
remainder Of the crew landed. The
British steamer Trojan has also been
sunk.
[There are. two British steamers
Grenadier, the first Of 1,404 tons and
the second of 357 tons. The Trojan
measured 3,196 tons and was owned in
Newcastle.]
Were Two GaasterIands.
Two Dutch steamers Gaasterland are
listed in maritime records. The larger,
1917 tons gross, was engaged in trade
between Holland and South America.
and was last reported on her depart
ure from Amsterdam Jan. Is, for
Rnencs Aires. Under oT diIlarJ oondi-
tions she would not have been in the
vicinity of the English channel on
Thursday. The Zaandijk, Noorderdijk.
Eemland ando Jacatra were in trade
between Holland and the United
States.
The Menado and Bandong piled be-
tween Holland and the Dutch East
indies. The last report Of the Menado
was on Jan. "a, when she arrived at
Suez on her way from Batavia to Rot
terdam. The Bandoeng sailed from
Port Said. Jan 16, on voyage from
4 Batavia flor Rotterdam.
Evidence Of Crews Taken.
3 About noon the officers and crews
Of the seven Dutch ships which had
been torpedoed were marshaled at the
Dutch consulate for conference with
H. s. j. Mas, counsel general Of the
Netherlands. which lasted. for several
hours.
The officers made affidavits as to
i the circumstances Of the sinking of
y their boats, while full versions given
!, BY the members Of the crews were
taken by squad Of Dutch stenogra-
pliers. Consul Mas said: -
'sThe Dutch government has in
.structed the officers and crews Of
these ships not to say anything for
publication. I regret that can no:
give our details Of the sinking"
1t was noticed there were many
negroes from the West Ipdies among
the crews.
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Great Destruction Wrought
by Submarines During
Last Two Days.
MAY CAUSE BREAK
BETWEEN NATIONS
International Diplomatic Situation
Takes on New Phase and Nsthsr.
iands Government 10 Expected to
Taks Aetien-six Dutch Ships De-
stroyed at Entrance to North Sec
Crews Landed in England.

Washington, Feb. 24-The crest
destruction Of Dutch shipping dur.
ing the last two days 10 regarded
here 40 the most acute phase Of the
international situation. Il 10 rs.
ported 40 bringing even nearer
break in diplomatic relations be-
tween Germany and the Neither.
lands. 8s
Tho startling operations reported
ysstsrday and today are expected
TO arouse q wave Of popular indis.
nation in the Netherlands which
that government may find difficult
TO Withstand.
The situation for Holland In 70.
.iation to Germany, a. Il 10 observed
in Washington, 10 growing moro
and more difficult. Officials here
will be surprised If the government
does not take soms action.