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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-02-14
Teuton Influence Is Seen in
Cuban Uprising and Activ-'
ity Of AL Factions in
Mexico.
KEEP AMERICA BUSY
Idea 10 That Trouble Close to Home
Would Detraet Attention From
outrages on the
Ocean.
TBy Carl D. Groat, United Press Staff
Cor~oS pnrdauf

[By Carl D. Groat, United Press Stat
Correspondent
WASHINGTON, Feb. 14.-Germar
influence was seen today IN cuban
and Mexican troubles.
As officials viewed conditions to the
south of this nation, 1t appeared more
than likely that Germany was stirring
up trouble there to keep the United
States engaged in nearer home az
fairs, so she would pay less attention
to German acts on the ocean.
Evident German pressure on Gen
eral Carranza has already had the ef
feet of forcing British consideration
of landing troops at Tampico to pro
tect the oil wells supplying England
big navy, according to intimations in
diplomatic quarters.
AS for Cuba, the situation may be
come such that American interfer
ance will be necessary, though as the
revolt there stands now, intervention
is not yet required.
Border activities. with unofficial re-
ports of killing of three Americans
served to accentuate the Mexican
problem. 1t is shown that the wal
department is keeping an extra care
full watch on the boundary for fear
that trouble involving the United
States will again break out.
In connection with the Mexican
problem, It was recalled today that a
German embassy agent was in close
and almost constant touch with the
Mexican-American peace commission
when it sat at Atlantic City.
1t is known too that some OF Gen
eral Carranza's followers have felt
that German and Japanese support
were with the constitutionalist gov
ernment.
While cabinet members have ex
pressed doubt that Great Britain viii
land troops to protect British oil in
terests at Tampico, 1t is more than a
certainty that England will not looh
idly on, IL Carranza carries out any
plan OF stopping her rich oil supplies
from going forward from Tapico.
In these circumstances, it will be
up to the United States to take s
hond or else England will 1lndoubted
ly do the task herself. The possibil
tty of such foreign interference In
the new world constituted a source
of perplexity here.
There can be no mfstaking tha
government officials here feel thai
Germany is behind General Car
ranza's recent anti-ally activity and
while they do not take his embarst
suggestions seriously, they do fear fo1
what he might stir up in favor O
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-02-14
|ost in Some Points in Flori-
da Gives All Packers Ex-
cuse to Boost Prices.

nited Press Leaser Wire Service ]
CHlCAGO, Feb. 14.-While eggs
e taking a sudden tumble yester-
and today. dropping from 3h to
fents on the egg and butter ex-
nge. Chicago wholesalers made
distressing announcement that
ned goods, the coming year would
50 1-3 percent higher than In
r. The Florida frosts, which will
p large amount o( freah fruits
Vegetables eR tAe market, viii
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-02-14
SOME REACH HARBOR
WITHOUT BEING TORPEDOED

munitions. The Carmania carried
munitions and great supplies of food
stuffs.
Was Turned Back.
NEW YORK, Feb. 1.-THE Hol'
land-American liner Ryndam, which
sailed January 20, for Holland, -
back at her pier in Hoboken today.
She reached port last night after hav-
ing been ordered back by wireless
when she reached the danger waters
as outlined in the German submarine
war
The Ryndam had $50 passengers
aboard who had not been in sight OF
land for fifteen days and who trdv-
eled more than six thousand miles
without reaching their destinations.
Camania is Safe.
NEW YORK, Feb. 1.-THE CANA
mia of the Cunard line, has arrived
safely in Liverpool. the local offices
announced today. She carried munf-
tions and foodstuffs and left New
York February 4.
carpathia Arrives
NEW YORK, Feb. 1.-THE Cunard
liner Carpathia, carrying no passen-
gers arrived in New York haroor
early today, unannounced- She Aen
England January 20
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-02-14
GERARD SENDS
CABLE REPORT
First Direct Word From Ambassador
Since February 5, Was
Received Today.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service !
WASHINGTON. Feb. 1.-THE first
direct word from Ambassador Gerard
since February /, reached the state
department today in confidential
message sent from Berne.
The department declined to make
it public.
1t was later learned, however, that
Gerard advised the department he
would go to Paris and thence to
Spain, where he would sail for the
United States. He gave no date of
departure.
He will return on Spanish boat.
Report on Belgium.
[By Carl w. Ackerman, United Press
Staff Correspondent
with Ambassador Gerard.l
BERNE, Feb. 14-Ambassador
Gerard has forwarded to Washington
full report of conditions attending
the German administration of Bel
gium, including statement of de
portations Of workmen.
Gerard leaves Berne tonight for
Paris. He was entertained tonight at
dinner by the French ambassador at
BGgnA
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-02-14
Irmer Ambassador From Ger
many Sails This Afternoon
With Large Number
in Party.
FREDERIK EIGHTH
Ioest Feature o. Departure Was =
Crowd Of Photographers and
One Crank With
Letter.

t4os D.as. J>Asod WYPa ServYc0l
rr.uu Irt11 vnpR Eeh ~ -connt Won
a;s,,i.sed German amhas.
III, ~ ~ Ga h1oh aaaa hv to-
". W. pa-,;n
U,,h I Mms parn.forff. attaches Of
~ ,as.r .nd norsnl.r ranresenta.
s.or, r.r;ou. nart. soS tha conn.
the carman Marty nnmbering
.h.r 1so nersnns went aboard
liver Erader;L VIIr during the
rninc TIC 4 dslay IN coaIiny and pet.
the ,ina,ss carrn ahoard held nm
aanartnra cchadmIan for two
hook and il was said the Cfederik
eht not sail before $50.
Count Won BernsfUtkf remained -
ded IN his state room aboard thS
En- throughout the hours the Fred
remained at her pfer. Veritable
gon loads of flowers were delivered
THE boat, however, from friends Of
departing envoy and all were i'm
Idiatelv taken to his stateyoom.
Three huge floral horseshoes were
Rivered at one time shortly after
bn. A few minutes later three big
ees or champagne arrived.
New York has never before seen
fh precautions taken in the guard
Of celebrity as were evident
put the Hoboken pier. While three
ice boats kept slipping away from
Frederfk VIII, scores OF secret
yice men, customs officials and po-
maintained constant watch on
hvA A H. vzk ~ 1,,k
IS of the ambassadors party and
kularly booked passengers of the
more than lou Ieet away from
steamer.
Relatives of departing passengers
h their goodbyes beyond this bar
!. None was allowed aboard.
20 complete was the ban against
Arding the Frederiks that DR.. Paul
ter, the Swiss minister, now in
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-02-14
Germany Determined to Carry
on Warfare in Her Own
Way Despite Con-
sequences.
SURPRISED AT THE q. S.
Cannot See Why Ships Should Dare
20 Venture From Shore After
Warning Had Been
Given.

Tinted Prees Leased Wire Service.l
LONDON, Feb. 14.-England takes
Germany's denial OF any invitation to
the United States for parleying On
the submarine warfare, as confirm
ing well established previous reports
that the imperial government is de.
termined the submarine warfare must
20 on regardless of everything else.
Amsterdam dispatches giving this
German denial were received today
and divided interest in the press with
information announced In the house
OF commons. showing the Ineffective
ness of the undersea blockade.
Admiral Lord Beresford declared
England had lpet four million tons os
chipping since the war began, but
that In that time her ship builders
had replaced three million tons.
The earl of Lytton, civil lord OF
the admiralty and the earl OF Curzon,
president OF the council, both added
that certain lanes for commerce were
being kept open, holding the present
situation was not serious.
ALI government leaders declined to
specify the measures OF protection
adopted by the government. although
declaring they had been most ex-
tensive and had been proved success
full
Tempting Fate.
BERLIN, Feb 14.-"Tempting fate"
is the way Germans regard the action
Of the American government in per-
mitting ''test ships" to sail for ports
In the submarine barred zone. Ths
greatest surprise was manifested here
today when 1t became known that
American ships had cleared for allied
ports, In the face of Germany's frank
announcement Of unlimited submarin-
ings. 1t was gravely remarked that
the ship owners must take a frivol-
GUS view of the situation In even
despatching their ships to the dan
ger zone.
Americans remaining here are
treated with the same cordfality
which they enjoyed before departure
OF Ambassador Gerard The. city Is
quiet.
Scandinavian Protest.
COPENHAGEN, Feb. 14.-The Dan
ish, Norwegian and Swedish govern
n,ents have forwarded to the central
powers Identical notes protesting
against "the barrage Of certain sea
zones" according to Official informa-
tion today.
The note recalls on previous occa-
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-02-14
To Send German Submarines
Into Waters of America
Plans Made for Raid BY Merciless U Boats Panama
Canal and Possible Shores Of United States

IA, Carl p 3 rooueHo Hondetl
to send submarines into Amer
cnwate o anal
entente months
Q developments 7eS
oboatHe sin W.
believe
patton n effect.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-02-14

Bpston's Associated Charities in
1916 cared fro 4,071 families, only Is
per cent. less than in 1915. The in
creased cost of the necessaries of
/ life overcame in large part the bene-
ATS Of Increased employment
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-02-14
TOOAY'S VICTIMS
Of SUBMARINES
Four Members of Grew Of the
Lambert, Lost Their Lives
When Vessel Was
Torpedoed.
EsPAGKE HAS SAILED JAILED
|sixty-ssven Americans Are Among the
2so Passengers on Ship
Which Lsft Port
To-day.
EsPAGNE HAS SAILED

limited Press Leased Wire Service. ]
/ LONDON. Feb. 14.-AN except four
OF the crew of the British steamer
F. B. Lambert, sunk today. were
safely landed. It was announced this
afternoon.
The f. d. Lambert was = steel
screw steamer Of 2.195 tons regis
tered at Sunderland and owned by J.
Westoll.
Raider Reported In Battle.
BUENOs AIRES. Feb. 14.-Wire-
less messages received here today
from Fernando De Noronha. confirm
reports OF an engagement between
German raider and British cruisers.
but shed no light on the outcome.
Sailed Today.
NEW YORK, Feb. 1.-THE French
liner Espagne. carrying 23O passen-
gers, 81 Of whom are Americans,
sailed for Bordeaux today. after hav.
ing been held in port since Saturday
by coal shortage.
Most OF the Americans Are. Eolno
Is france for voiunteer Ambuiance
work at the front.
One Sine Lost.
ST. JOHN, N. B., Feb. IA cable
received this morning by VIM. Thon-
son and Company, shipping agents.
from G. Hayn and Son, Belfast, Ire
land. announces that the steamer
Innishowen Head has been sunk at
She sailed from Belfast Feb. ~ in
ballast for ST. John.
CAPTAIN Campbell and all members
Of the crew with the exception OF
one man, were saved.
American Survivor.
LONDON. Feb. 14.-John Steffini,
of 232s Filbert street, San francisco,
an American citizen, WI officially re-
ported as one Of the Saxonian's sur
vivors today.
TraVeied in Circle.
NEW YORK, Feb. IA message
from the U S. naval wireless station
at Arlington telling of the new Ger
man submarine order and the diplo-
matte break with Germany sent the
Holland American liner Ryndam sour
rying back to this port when only 400
miles from the Irish coast.
Captain Krol told of the strange
voyage Of his ship here today when
he returned with his ITO passengers
who had travelled six thousand miles
only to come back to the point from
which they started.
The Ryndam was one OF ten ships
arriving today after having run the
submarine blockade. The Carpathia.
OF the Cunard line, put in from Liver
pool during the morning. Eight
freishters from various ports also
docked.
Word was received Of the safe ar
rival in Liverpool Of the liner Adriat-
ic. for whose safety the greatest anx-
iety was felt The French liner Es-
pagne put to sea in defiance Of the
submarine order, carrying seventy
Ave first class. eight second and thirty
one third class passengers; Fifty
Americans were aboard. Telling OF
the Ryndam's voyage. Captain krol
said he put back to New York entirely
on his own responsibility. After PICK
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Scandinavian Protest.

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Raider Reported In Battle.
BUENOS AIRES, Feb. 14.-Wire
less messages received here today
from Fernando De Noronha, confirm
reports OF an engagement between
German raider and British cruisers
but shed no light on the outcome.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-11-29
MUST GIVE SECRET TO Y. S.
Inventor of Super Gasolene Enjoined
From Saline Discovery to Foes.

Inventor Of Super Gasoline Enjoined
From Selling Discovery to Foes.
Mincola, n. Y. Nov 29.-An order
restraining Louis Enricht, a German
inventor of a so-called substitute for
gasolene, from disposing of his product
and from giving out information re-
garding it, was signed here by Supre-
me Court Justice Manning. The sub
Stitute which IS declared to contain a
great deal of water and which brought
EnriCht some prominence some months
ago, is declared to be of value in the
operation OF submarines. according to
a bill of particulars filed with the
complaint in which the restraining
order was asked. 1t is alleged the in
ventor planned to sell his formula to
Germany.
This complaint was made by the Ma
tional Motor Power Company, Inc
a Delaware corporation, repres ented by
B. F. Yoakum, railroad director. as
trustee.
Enricht. who is 70 years old and who
was born in Germany is alleged to
have negotiated with spies and repre-
sentatives of the German government
now in this country" for the sale Of his
formula to Germany.
The bill OF particulars declares that
prior to America entering the war En-
RIGHT proposed TO sell his secret to Ger
many for s1,5Oo.00O: and that on Nov.
u. he agreed to let it be sold to the
United States government for 100000
cash and s5.0OoO 600 year for fifteen
years on condition that none OF
Americas allies in the war should
share the secret.
The formula Is said to be in vault
at the First National Bank at Farm
inEdale, which is named as a defendant
under the restraining order. The latter
is the first move in an Injunction suit
begun by the plaintiff.
Tests of this "2- cent-a-gallon gaso-
lene,' as it was known at the time En-
RIGHT announced his discovery, have
been taking place before the Autorno-
bile Club of America, and the COM
plant allegeA that the tnevntor during
these tests I rreptit!ously added
valuable ingredient the character OF
which he refuses to disclose.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-11-29

rod will be obliged to wok the smel..
ters to their utmost capacity to pro-.
duce a sufficient output to supply III
own needs for automobiles and tractors.
During the fiscal year ending July. 81,
1919, Ford will have produced 100000
cars in which will be used 100000 tons
of steel for frames. motos. axles, eto
The steel used for magnetos, metal foI
tanks sheet metal for tenders ana
guards, should hit the 100000 tom
mark in 1920. Tractor production ID
planned for 100000 yearly. Farm inn-
Elements take more steel and iron than
automobiles, so that Ford tractors Will
probably call for something like S.00o.-
900 tons per year-leaving nothing for
other consumers. The smelter Is q big
unit. OF course. but the whole Rouge
tract will not be given over to 1t. A
mammoth tire plant ia a probability.
and somewhere else q body plant. The
ompletion Of these Ford plants means
another 100000 population added to
Detroit.-Wall Street Journal.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-11-29
POLISHING Diamonds.

Before the polishing Of a diamond
is begun the rough stone must be held
firmly. This Is accomplished by build
ing a solder mold for 1t. The mold Is
first roughly shaped by hand and
heated. 1t is then reshaped as often
as necessary to fit the stone perfectly.
When 1t is exactly right. 1t Is heated
again and the stone dropped In. Held
firmly by the snug solder mold, the
stone can then be handled easily.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-11-29
WHY NAVY WANTS MEN.
All Merchant Ships to. Be Manned by
Naval Crews


Washington, Nov. give are about
to take hold OF the problem of man
ming the transatlantic steamers with
men enlisted in the service Of the
United States.
The thought behind the program Is
that the business OF shipping supplies
and munitions to Europe Is too closely
involved with actual military opera
lions to be left to civilian hands. There
have been instances Of sailors and even
officers Of the civilian crews failing to
do their full duty and ships have been
put in jeopardy by laxity or neglect
Every ship Is supposed to pass under
the command OF the officer in charge
of the gun crew when 1t enters the
danger zone, but that danger zones
limits have never been clearly defined
and the unpleasant possibilities Of di-
vided command have already been
manifest.
Chairman Hurley and Commissioner
Stevens of the shipping board held a
session with Assistant Secretary OF the
Navy Franklin Roosevelt and Captain
Pratt today, and made beginning on
the plan to make every American ship
that crosses the Atlantic part OF the
nav.
The idea Is to enlist the men and
officers in the naval reserve. They will
draw the pay Of civilians, which Is
double or triple that OF the navy peo-
pie in similar positions. but they will
be part Of the official establishment,
and, as such, be subject to penalties
for desertion, dsobedience of orders
and neglect Of duty.
There Is no idea Of forcibly taking
seamen; it will be a volunteer service,
and no difficulty Is anticipated in filling
the requirement, for the men will have
the higher pay Of the merchant marine
and the additional advantages OF the
navy service, including insurance and
the opportunity to acquire commits
siOnS.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-11-29
Huskino Indian Corn.

The husking Of Indian corn Is q
man-power proposition. Husking and
cribbing of this great staple cereal
;nust be done by hand. Machinery has
never satisfactorily grappled with the
task. Formerly farmer, single-hand.
ed, would husk so bushels Of corn In
a day, but greater skill has raised the
possible output per person to between
90 and 100 bushels. That men and
boys, women and girls, may become
more proficient in the work, husking
schools have now been established
throughout the corn belt. These
schools are for business, and must not
be COMPOUNDED, with husking bees
which are mostly for fun.-Christlan
Science Monitor.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-11-29

combining for the purpose Of taking
800, 100000 war order. Dodge Brothers
have already taken a $3o.o0o.O00 con-
tract for recoil mechanism for guns
and are constructing a new factory IN
Detroit, Agreement between automo-
mobile manufacturers and the govern
ment officiated provides for an immed-
late curtailment Of l per cent IN pas
senger car construction and a gradual
d!minution until only 40 per cent OF
their facilities are used for that pur-
pose. The General eVhicle Company OF
Long Island City has been given an
order for 1000 Gnome engines. The
Simplex Automobile Company has
started work on it's order for 1000 His
piano. Suiza engines for the aircraft
production boa rd-Wall Street journal.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-11-29
Poetry Comes High.

It is the height Of luxury for q jap
anese to be able to say that he Is
reading the words Of philosopher In
the original manuscript: and he Is
willing to pay enormously for that sat
isfaction. Ancient scripts have risen
remarkably In price during the last
two years. 1t Is nothing unusual these
days for wealthy collector to pay
$4,000 for a little scrap Of classic
pOetry
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-11-29
Tuesday, Dec. 4th

Sale starts right after lunch and free
lunch at 1880 a. m. The following
property:
zHoRsES7
One bay team, 9 and IL years old,
weight $500; one bay mare, II years
old, weight 1900; one gray mare, 10
years old. weight 1900; one mule colt,
months old: one bay mare, years
old, weight 100; one bay mare, years
old, weight 1850; one black mare 3
years old. weight 200.
-HEAD cATLE+
One COW, years old, good mixer:
one COW, years old, good mixer:
one steer, 10 months old; one heifer
calf.
$50 CHICKENS
An young chickens; some geese;
soue Moscovy ducks, and 20 guineas.
-eRooD soWs-5
Several hundred bushels OF good, dry
corn in the crib.
FARM MACHINERY - One new
Deere corn planter: one 3-secton drag;
sulky riding plow; Hayes corn plant
er: 17-inch walking plow; one tanning
mill: peering binder: one manure
spreader; two corn cultiVators; one
tower surface cultivator; one leed
grinder; two hay racks; two wagons
and boxes: hay tedder; one ruOoer
tired buggy: one new buggy; one ROAD
cart: two sets single harness; Two sets
working harness; three lncuoa|"Fs'
some and 4-horse eveners; one 1oFse'
one 2h-horse power gas engine new
C.sar a-tic,es too numerous to mention.
Some straw in barn.
Some ensilage in the ground s'!o'
Usual TERMS GIVEN.
B. NEMETZ, Owner
l. M. GARVlS. Auetioneer.
o. o, DAMIEN, Auctioneer.
]. O. BISSEL, Clerk.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-11-29
what Pa.i.nc. viii DO.

Patience and perseverance, will ac-
complish all things" was the favor
lite saying Of an old farmer.
He had just made this remark in q
train one day on the way to market
when a pompous individual in the
next seat turned to him and said:
Nonsense sir! I can tell you many
things which neither patience nor per-
severance can accomplish.
Perhaps you can" said the farmer,
but have never yet come across one
thing"
well, then, I'll tell you one. VIII
patience and perseverance ever enable
You to carry water in sieve?"
Certainly"
IL would like to know how"
Simply by waiting patiently for the
water to freeZe."-Topeka State Jour-
No
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-11-29
pEFIEs UNCLE SAM; ARRESTED.
Citizen of WelIman INDUCES in DIS
Ioyal Remarks.

Wellman, Nov. 29.-Dan Shelter may
change his mind about the United
State in general and the necessity or
individual loyalty in particular before
the government gets thru with him. IN
fact, his conception regarding several
things relating to the government ana
the great men at it's head may already
have undergone a change
Shelter was arrested on Monday by
a United States marshal and taken to
Ottumwa-
Shelter is a farmer living in the
north part Of town. When asked re-
Gently to contribute to the Y. VI. c. A.
fund he said that he would not give a
id cent to anything for the gov
eminent and he is alleged to have
spoken with considerable ire and fire.
He added that III the soldiers that
went over there starved to death, 1t
would serve them right"
He said that President Wilson and
the whole bunch were nunbsSu!!s and
that the United States had no business
to interfere in the war. He also defed
the members Of the team, which was
collecting funds. to report him.
Federal authorities were notified,
however, and the irascible citizen was
taken before a United States commits
sioner