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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-02-27
SHATTERED SEA RIGHTS.
Sioux City journal.

tSipuh 'lNS JOuliIdl.I
We proba bly, are going TO drift into
war. or at least harsh measures short
of war. with Germany over her fla
grant defiance of our claimed right -
freedom of the seas A.tho we have
a continuing grievance against Great
Britain for what We consider less ia
grant Interference with our marine
rights we probably are not going to
have serious trouble with her or her
allies. Practically al lof us are agreed
as TO the expediency of keeping on
friendly terms with the allies. Never
the less It will be well enough to keep
track of the extent to which Great
Britain is departing from the rules
embodied in international law regard
ing neutral rights at sea.
The British government has just is.
sued an order described as intended
TO tighten" the blockade Of the cen
trail empires. In this order it is set
forth that "a vessel which is encoun-
tered at sea on the wayeto or from a
port in any neutral country affording
means Of access TO enemy territory
without calling at port in British or
allied territory shall until the con-
trary is established, be deemed TO be
carrying goods with enemy destination
or Of enemy origin and shall be
brought in for examination, and, If
necessary, for adjudication before a
prize court" And IL is set forth further
that any vessel carrying goods with
enemy destination or OF enemy origin
shall be liable to capture and con-
demnation in respect OF the carriage
Of such goods. provided that in the
case Of. any vessel which calls at an
appointed British or allied port for
examination Of her cargo no sentence
of condemnation shall be pronounced
except on carriage Of goods of enemy
origin or destination
All of which in practical application
means this: II an American ship ply
ing betweIIe American and neutral
European ports will call at Halifax
and be searched it will be subject only
to condemnation Of such portions OF
It's cargo as the British authorities may
decide to be of German. origin or des-
tination. In that case the vessel itself
Will not be condemned. IT, however
the American vessel tries to get BY
The specified British port without sub
| uniting to search it will be subject ia
capture and If found TO contain OBJ
jectionai articles the vessel and Its
whole cargo shall be subject to con-
| domination. The natural effect Of these
| regulations will be to drive all neu-
trsl shipping into the British ports
for examination as insurance against
condemnation.
The new regulations. 1t will be noted
trade in contraband alone. They are
designed to prevent and penalize the
are not intended to safeguard asains!
carrying Of any goods whatsoever tc
or from neutral ports If the cargo
came originally from or might &c
eventually to Germany or Austria. The
regulations violate international law In
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-02-27

necessity or charity" Exception ID
made in the case OF persons who con-
soientiously observe the seventh day
of the week as the Sabbath" and 1t Is
declared that the law shall not be con-
strued so as to prevent persons
travelling or families emigrating from
purs uing their journeys, or Keepers oil
aoll gates, toll bridges and feurymen
from attending to the same mere
glance at the law is sufficient to sug-
gest it's obsoleteness for application TO
prevailing conditions.
No sustained effort has been made to
enforce the Sunday law in Iowa COM
munities. SPORADIC attempts at en-
forcement, however, usually have DEM
onstrated that the law can be invoked
to prevent baseball games, theatrical
performances, moving picture shows,
and the sale of cigars, candy, SODA
water and other commodities except
food and drugs. Any kind OF organized
amusement requiring paid labor is
readily held by the courts to come
under the scope of the law.
Probably most Iowans would pre-
fer that the law be ignored in the flu
ture as it has been almost universally
in the past. That would be the easiest
way. 1t is impossible, however, to
find any reasonable ground for quar-
rel with Attorney General Hayner in
the attitude he has assumed. If the
Iowa public approves prevailing non
observance of legal Sabbath restric-
tions, there is no possible reason why
it should not have its wishes written
into modern law for the guidance of
law enforcement officers now charged
with responsibility. If Iowa does not
approve looseness in Sabbath OBJ
seryance, but is merely tolerating it
for hack of earnest effort at enforce
ment, the fact should he brought out.
1t is not fair TO Attorney General
Havner to elect him to an office in
which he is obliged by oath to enforce
all laws as ne finds them, with an un-
written and unspoken understanding
that he shall enforce certain laws and
wink at viola lions Of other laws The
straightfo onward thing 20 do Is to leave
on the statute books only such laws
as are TO be enforced. This sinplifies
the work of the law enforcement au
thorities and cultivates common re-
spect for all law.
Whatever may he the ethics Of the
situation. the responsibility for future
Sunday regulation in Iowa is being
put up to the legislation where it be-
longs II the legislature falls to take
action the attorney general will be act
ing logically in concluding that it is
up TO him to enforce the Sunday law
and other laws as they are. And there
will be no legitimate ground for com
plant of lack of warming Of this in
tention on his part
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-02-27

celiulose powders 10 derived from
acetic acid. product OF hardwood dis
tillahon. Black walnut is 50 much In
demand for gunstocks that other
woods. especially birch, are being sub
stituted 1t Is stated on good au-
thority that in Europe there is a
shortage of willow for making wooden
legs. The forest products laboratory
at Madison, has conducted extensive
experiments in the production of grain.
or ethyl, alcohol from wood, and has
had some success in raising the yield
and lowering the cost of production.
If this process can be put on a COM
mercia1 basis 1t will make available for
profitable use millions of tons of saw
dust now wasted
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-02-27
Usss Of Wood Products.

uses for WOOD products than ms pub.
lie realizes. and a. the PRESENT TINS
the discovery f new ard Interesting
applications liz DroGre5s5Kz yaDS1s5,
thru the efforts Of investigation, pas8y
Of whom are employed oy .sr soysyn
ment. Powder for munitions ~ blasts
ing, disinfectants for Dr1tsetsDs
against disease and artificial stak tn
clothing are among the pre1sesn 90.
tanned from wood IN Minnie Or In bsst
says Popular Mechanics TIE s%stSsss
used AZ solvent in EssksRg 45sfg,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-02-27
Topics of the Times

Red OAK may claim to be the
mother of Iowa judges with McPher-
son and Deemer as corrooorative proof
of her judicial fecundity.
With a resolution for the appropri-
alton of $60O0,0o0 by congress for re-
lief Of the starving in our own ma
tional capital should arrive certain i'm
mediate activities TO relieve a stu
districts of his country from shipping
their needed food products 20 the re-
lief of our own countrymen.
But think Of boycottins potatoes IL
Iowa on account OF their high price,
Why Iowa can raise potatoes for the
whole world-but she didn't last year.
4 woman at Washington, Iowa, has
died after living with the same hus-
band sixty nine years. But years ago
when she vas married wives figured
on living long time with the same
husband.
fCTL4dHS II W.! SS q = "a SSNA $4,000
for Uncle John Rowley TO get out ~
Des Moines this winter and learn thai
The world moves.
The Western Grocer Company has
instituted a system Of lie insurance
for its employees that should MAKE
easier minds among them. The amount
Of insurance runs from 5000 for en-
pluyes VINO have served one year -
$1,000 for those who have been with
he company five years. The enp!oye
VINO IS thus advantaged should not le:
i stop with the specified sum. While
he is about il and insurao!e ne should
double or treble the insurance. II the
company can afford 10 carry SO much
he certainly can not afford 10 neglect
his opportunity TO carry more.
New York Investigators are Ike all
married men. They blame the house
wife for food expense. The man who
spends it freely for a good brand OF
cigars usually fuses like sin il the
grocery bill runs dollar over the pre-
vinous month.
Also we are getting some iliuminat-
ing lessons on what economy" means
In political campaigns and in practice.
There SENS TO exist q hiatus some
where.
Another thing. i we legIsIate the
So bInarine out % the game what are
We going 70 do with the 100 or so that
we are building and going 10 build?
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-02-27
WHAT OF MR. BROWN .
TSioux City Tribune.l

STUN NY IL pA4h'.l
By the. way. isn't Iowa supposed to
have state treasurer as we'll as a
deputy state treasurer? Does tic con =
firm the claim OF the deputy that a
lack OF funds 10 pay expenditures al
ready made does not constitute a
treasury deficit? just how much at
tention is being devoted 20 the affairs
Of the treasurers office by W. {.
Brown. reelected last fall for a two
year term. In Dies Mo!nes they regard
this subject as too delicate for lewspa-
per discussion. but there ought 10 be
some way for the people of the state to
get information about public servants.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-02-27
Masonic Meetings
yisftors always welcome

MARSHALL LODGE. No, ios A. F. &
4. M.-Special communication. NoEN
IN Second degree Friday, March :, 1:So
o m. John w Wells, secretary; w n,
Steiner ". NJ.
slGNET CHAPTER. No. IS. r A, NJ.
Special coavocation Monday evening
March s. 1880 O'Clock. Mark Masters
degree. Carl ShaTner. H P; John w.
Wells, secretary.
STATED ASSEMBLY, King Solo
mon Council No. 20, R. & :. NJ. Mon
day. March 70. Regular business. l. L
Forbes. Recorder: George Gregory
l. NJ
SPECIAL coNcLAVE. st, Alderman
Commandery. No 80. X. TUESDAY
March s. for work. 7:So p. m. /.
Forbes. recorder; H (. Mueller. com
mander.
CENTRAL CHAPTER NO. 81. o. {.
S.-Regular meeting for business We'd
nesday, March IL at 80 p. m. Mrs.
George Downing. secretary: Mrs. J. E.
Frederick, W. NJ.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-02-27
KEEP THE LIBRARY COMMISSION
burlington Hawkeyel

In the effort to simplify the state
government by reducing the number Of
commissions and unnecessary offices,
some discretion is necessary. They
can not justly be punched in one clas-
slfCation.
The library commission is n good ad-
vertising card for Iowa-Let it continue
Is work of publicity abroad and educa-
ton at home,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-02-27
THE IOWA VOTE.
r--1r

II didn't require any kilograms or Pc
titions TO induce our senators to vote
right on the proposition to prohibit the
Importation of intoxicating liquors in
TO prohibition states, except to licensed
vendors. nor on the question OF prohio-
iting the mailing Of liquor circulars or
advertising matter in prohibition terri
tory. They voted right the middle OF
last week. when the senate amended
the postoffice appropriation bill by
adding those provisions.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-02-27
IOWA OPINION AND NOTES.

The Sunday blue laws present many
problems and there are many different
views expressed. Just the same it IS
hard 10 see why they should be enforced
IN one town and not in another" re-
marks the Perry Chief.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-02-27

The Spencer News Herald says il is
thoughtIessness which inspired the pro-
posed sale Of 4 part Of the new capitol
grounds. Economy !s the great thing"
the News- Herald continues. but sell
ing the farm 70 keep from spending
money on improving II Is poor econ
orny."
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-02-27
WHEN PARADING Is GOOD.

AS 70 the pending hone-dry bills in
the Iowa general assembly, we imagine
that they will be helped along by the
congressional development. Those who
have been holding back no longer have
constituencies to support them. while
the disposition to join the parade
while the parade is good is one such
9; 81
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-02-27

The Sioux City Tribune says: a
government fixing OF prices means
higher prices, but more stable condi-
tons; fewer swollen fortunes and fairer
chances for all small busin ess.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-02-27
Iona Newspapers
AS TO QUAIL.

TWaterloo Times rbune.I
| In Ohio they are protecting the quail
! by putting him in the song bird class.
| In Iowa they are about to let him live
five years and then put him on toast
| for good.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-02-27

The Sioux City Journal desires 10 re-
cord its approval IF the action of the
Iowa senate in indefinitely postponing
the Helmer bill TO repeal N neonparti-
gan judiciary law. The nonpartisan
Judiciary law has no. worked perfectly.
but, like the new insurance law, il ls
based on a sound principle and might
better be amended than repealed" de-
clares the Journal
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-02-27

The Chinese claim that iron swords
dame into use in that country 1000
years ago.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-02-27

When you meet up with a 'hooster'
be sure that he's something more than
a. mere booster and that the noogtinE
Is on a business basis and will stan1
the acid test" adises the Council Bll,sfg
Nonpareil. Any good boosting propo-
sition will stand analysis and II II ig
not worth while On that basis IL wiz 40,
be worth while as a propoS!tioa Tor
boosting anything. ezeeDt Ia ire ears N
a charitable organization"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-02-27

midnight. He is one Of the few Ameri-
cans who have the cross of the Legion
Of Honor pinned neatly over the
pianola. He sleeps with a pencil over
his left ear and tablet under his pill
low, thus making it impossible for any
meritorious invention to get away
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-02-27

"a backwcods argument against the
Improvement Of roade 10 that they fur
nish easy sailing for automobile tour :
lists. but 1t should be remembered that
roads that are good Tor ths automobile
tourist are also good for the man wno
has grain or produce of any kind 70
haul to town Or who dssirex " haul
anything out from town" sayE the Dy-
buque Telegraph Herald.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-02-27

The best way 10 treat every man liz
as if ne is as much minded TO he an
American citizen as the rest Of ug." says
the Cedar Rapids Republican.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-02-27

Another thing. Il we legIsIate the
submarine out % the game what are
We going 10 do with the 100 or so thai
we are building and going 10 build?
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-02-27

Also we are getting some illuminat-
ing lessons on what economy means
In political campaigns and in practice.
There SENS 70 exist a hiatus some
where.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-08-10

ed and four other passengers were
seriously injured when their automo-
bile struck a telephone pole on the
Ocean drive at Elberon, N. ].
Six oil tanks of a capacity Of $4,000
barrels each we're set on fire by light
ming during a heavy electrical storm
at Drumright, Okla.
Jere J. Cohan, sixty-nine, father Of
George NJ. Cohan and himself one of
the best known actors N this country.
died at his summer home at Monroe,
NY.
Fire in the plant Of the Baer Broth.
ers company, makers of paints and
bronze powder, Stamford. Conn.
caused a loss of 100000. The fire be-
gan with an explosion.
DR.. David E. Rousch of the Ohio
health council was named chief san
itary officer to take charge of health
work that will be done under govern
ment and state federation in Ross
county about Camp Sherman.
Stricken by the heat. Willia:I Beck.
man, Sixty-nine, an iceman at st.
Louis, sought refuge in his ice wagon
He died few minutes later
Rains over kansas and western
Missouri broke the drought and neat
wave, which threatened completely to
ruin the corn and late grain crop.
Toledo milk dealers announced an
advance in price of milk from 10 to IL
cents q quart.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-08-10
OF INTEREST TO EXHIBITORS
New Glasses Created For Livestock
at the ohio state Fair.


Livestock exhibitors WIN have
plenty TO interest them at the Ohio
State Fair during the last five days
Of August. In the horse department
classes for Perchsrons and Belgianl
have been increased substantially, m
addition to the futurities which will
be continued on the plan that has
made them so attractive In the past
The book for grade drafts has been
changed entirely and an increased
offer has been made on draft geld.
ings and grade draft mares. New
classes have been created in the d.
vision for teams, four-horse and six
horse teams. The object IL to en-
courage production Of better draft
horses in Ohio.
There are good money Offers IN the
various classes for the light harness
and saddle horse show. Ponies will
receive a more liberal offering than
in the past. AL the various breeds
Of cattle will receive more money at
the fair this year than ever before.
The Shorthorn calf futurity, inaug-
urated last year, VIII be continued.
The Ohio Hereford and Ohio Gallo
way breeders are each contributing
special offers for Ohio breeders.
Twenty Ohio breeders have made
entry for a Poland China futurity,
which is expected to result In a bet
ter exhibit in this class. Offers in
the sheep department are exception
allv attractive.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-08-10
MISS RUTH LAW TO FLY
AT OHIO STATE FAIR
Will Give Exhibition Each After
noon and Night

For high-class and exceptionally
attractive amussments, no other
state fair In the history Of Ohio will
approach that to be held in Columbus
during the last five days of August
E. v. WalbOrn, formerly of Van
Vert, manager Of the exposition, has
combed the United States for attrac-
tions that afford both instruction and
entertainment.
Miss Ruth Law, internationally
known aviatrix, will be the premier
attraction. She will give flying ex-
hibitions each afternoon and night,
and at night will use q brilliantly H.
Illuminated machine, from which, high
In the clouds, she will throw bombs.
She performs all sorts of death-defy-
ing stunts, such as looping-the-loop,
turning upside down and sensational
drops. She also will demonstrate the
latest tactics in military flying,
which she studied behind the battle
lines in France recently.
Manager Walborn also has made a
contract with the famous Bellclair
Brothers, who will bring to the fair
their remarkable act in which they
loop the loop in a specially devised
caIA On the, second loop they are
shot high into the air from the car
and alight in a hand stand. These
men firt with death at each per-
formance.
Hildebrand & Company, America's
leading heavy jugglers, are on the
bill. With them is woman who bal
ances a motorcycle in full operation.
Every difficult trick known to aerial
novelty experts are produced by the
Four Roeders, who will bring with
them the reputation Of having
amazed all Europe. They work on
suspended stage, wires, bars and
ropes and offer exercises that call for
the highest expressions of muscular
discipline and physical skill. Per
sons who care for acts in which the
performers hang by their teeth and
frolic around over wire will enjoy
the Helen Leach -Wallin Trio, manip-
ulatOrs of aerial cOntortions and nov
elites. DexterOus and daring feats
in mid-air, including double and triple
somersaults while passing each other
ON wires, will be presented by the
Three LOrdOns.
Lovers Of beautiful equine win
rsvsl In the sight Of i've Arabian
horses which Holland & DOClzriIl win
exhibit, hitched to . golden Roman
chariot. The horses also are clever
performers. Bareback riding Il fea-
tura Of the number. This win be
their first American psrfoEance on
any fair ground and the attraction
was booked particularly for the pleas.
ure Of women and children.
Field GAharntA- furnished by The
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-08-10
Mammoth sheep ExhIbItIon.

The Ohio State Fair this year will
more than live up to its reputation
for having the largest sheep exhibi-
ton in the United States. The spa
cious new barns, modern in every re-
spect, will house the show. Facili-
ties for exhibition and judging are
greatly improved over those of the
old barns which were razed to make
room for the big coliseum.
According to N. E. Shaw, secretary
of the board of agriculture, sheep
raising is attracting greater interest
in Ohio than ever before, because Of
the unprecedented prices that are
being paid for wool and mutton.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-08-10
Mayors Proclamation Of
Election.

In compliance with the requirements of
the laws OF the State Of Ohio, /, 8. s., 6crRn-
ton. Mayor OF the Village OF Oelina, Ohio,
hereby notify the qualified electors OF said
Village that on TUESDAY. the Ilth day OF
O'Clock am, central standard time. and
$3.50 O'Clock p.m., central standard time, at
the regular voting places of each ward at
the Oity Hall. within said village, q prima-
~ election will be held for the purpose OF
nominating the following of1cers for said
village, to-wit:
One Mayor.
One Marshal.
One CLERK.
One Treasurer.
Six Oouncilmen.
Three Members Board of Public Affairs.
Two Members Board OF Education.
Given under my hand and on ciAl seal, ct
my office in said village. this Slst day of
July. 1917.
ISeall 8. 8. SCRANTON. Mayor.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-08-10

widely known Parksr'S Orchestra, Of
Columbus, will be one Of the new
wrinkles" Of entertainment. These
musicians and singers viii move from
place TO place over the grounds and
entertain the crowds. There viii be
several bands, including the one
headed by Fred Lower, Of Toledo,
who will bring John Baxter, baritone
singer. Each night $500 worth Of
fireworks will be set on.
All Of this entertainment WIN be
free 10 fair visitors.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-08-10

WANTED-Boat builders, carpenters,
cabinet makers, joiners, caulkers, nrst
class pipe filters, and men who know how
to install marine engines. We have clean
and well ventilated shops.
Port Clinton is situated on LAKE Erie
In the center of the famous fruit growing
district, on the main line Of the new York
Central Railroad; a good inexpensive lit
tie town to make your home in, within
easy reach of the Great Lakes summer
resorts, and there Is plenty Of fishing.
hunting, and boating. Non-union shop.
We offer good wages and steady work.
transportation refunded.
THE MATTHEWS BOAT CO.
Port Clinton, Ohio
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-08-10
Earmsrs to See Auto Show.

Each year automobiles are claim
ing greater attention at the State
Fair. Arrangements have been COM
pleted for the most extensive show
ing of cars and accessories at this
years Ohio fair, the last five days
of August, than ever has been Of
fered in Columbus.
Practically all of the leading ma
chimes, in their various models, will
be ON exhibit in a building that has
been engaged for the show, at which
there will be special musical and
ether entertainment.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-08-10
RaIIrOsdsrs Enter Political Arena.

Rallroaders Enter Political Arena.
Columbus, Aug. B.-At q meeting OF
railroad men in Columbus. embracing
al branches OF railway service. an or
gAAlEation was perfected and will be
Known As the Railroad Mems Poliu.
cal association Of Ohio. The object
will be 10 nominate and elect men fay.
enable to labor's cause In city. county,
gtAtS and national oficeR J. q. Null
haAn, Columbus, was elected presi.
aonL