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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-06-28

lOwaS part IN eQulpplnS
a. the armies to be raised by
| INA the United States is to be as
great as that of any other
state and perhaps greater, if the en-
terprise of George Wrightman, secre-
! tary-treasurer of the Iowa State
Manufacturers association counts for
anything. During the last week.
/ Wrightman has been extremely busy
| interviewing every official in charge
Of the supplying of the United States
/ armies. Before each one he has
placed information about how far
Iowa manufacturing plants can be de-
pended on to furnish materials essen
| tial to clothing, rationing and outfit
! ting of the American soldiers. He
! informed all the officials of the &C
! ton taken recently at the annual con-
vention OF the Iowa manufacturers to
the effect that profits are to be for
gotten in manufacturing goods for the
United States government, and that
the maximum capabilities Of the Iowa
plants will be, at the disposal Of the
army until the war against Germany
ends.
Iowa manufacturers already have
large government contracts" Mr..
Wrightman said, land there are in
the minds of purchasing officials of
the army orders for more business. The
Hart-Parr company Of Charles City.
which has an order for 100000 nine
inch shells for the allies, is pre-
pared to fill munition orders for the
American forces; the Des Moines
Tent and Awning company already
has orders for tentage and is pre-
pared to furnish more; the Huiskamp
Shoe company of Keokuk recently
was given an order for shoes for the
army, and leggin manufacturers and
all the other plants of Iowa have been
placed at the disposal of the govern
ment. The Iowa manufacturers not
only have waived profit on materials
manufactured for this government,
but offer to the allies the same con-
cessions that are readily advanced to
the United States army. 1t was pa
triotic act of the Iowa manufacturers
and they intend to stand by 1t to the
extent of their capacities until the
war with Germany ends VIGOROUSLY
for the United States and our allies"
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-06-28
SECOND IOWA
FIRST TO GO
This Regiment Drilled at keokuk
and Later was Disgraced
for Raidino Museum

|
for Raidino Museum
| at st. Louis.
| The Second Iowa infantry was the
| first Iowa regiment to be sworn into
the federal service during the civil
war. 1t was also the first Iowa regi-
ment to leave the state for the
lueatre of war. The regiment was
sworn into the federal service on
May ~ and %, 1861. After a thor
ough drilling in camp at Keokuk, the
regiment moved on to Hannibal. Mo-.
by river steamer. The departure was
on June 10. On arrival at Hannibal.
the soldiers were dispatched hur-
riedly to ST. Joseph, to protect the
western section of that state from
the rebels.
Toward fall, the Second was rush
ed south to Easton. Mo-, to Quell a
rebel uprising there, then went to st.
Louis. The terrific heat In st. Louis
had it's effects on the Iowans and
nearly half Of the 9S9 men mustered
in, were unfit for service because of
sickness.
The Second was made up of ten COM
panies. one each from Polk. Lee. Van
Buren,, Jefferson, Davis, Washington,
Clinton, Wapello and two from Scott.
The first field officers were: Sam
R. Curtis. colonel; James NJ. futile,
lieutenant colonel; NJ. M. Croker,
major. These officers had all seen
service either in the Mexican war
or at West Point.
While stationed in ST. Louis,
guarding museum. several articles
disappeared The Second was held
responsible for the missing exhibits
and was publicly disgraced on order
of General Halleck. Later actions
on the field of battle restored the
Iowa regiment to good standing and
General Halleck. telegraphed Wash
ington asking that the mark of dis
honor be removed from the Sec ,nI's
name.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-06-28
Brief Sold to Louisville

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service. ]
SALT LAKE. Utah, June 2S.-Fol-
lowing the announcement that A. J.
Dummy Brief had been turned back
to the Salt Lake club of the Pacific
Coast league, officials Of the local
club announced that they have sold
the first sacker to the Louisville
club of the American association
league, and he will report there at
once.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-06-28
1hrce-I Record Game.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service
s QUINCY, Ill, June 28.-Quincy and
Moline established a seasons record
for the ThreeI league when the latter
club defeated the locals six to five in
nineteen innings yesterday afternoon.
Erhardt pitched the entire game for
Moline while Quincy used three men.
The game lasted three and one-half
hours.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-06-28
CLUB STANDINGS
American League.

Yesterdays Results.
Chicago 5-3; Detroit 2-2.
Cleveland 5; ST. Louis 4.
Washington q; Boston {.
Philadelphia 8; New York l.
Games Today.
Detroit at Chicago.
st. Louis at Cleveland.
Washington at Philadelphia.
New York at Boston.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-06-28
Central Association.

Yesterdays iSSUItS'
Waterloo 1-6: Mason City Or.
Fort Dodge g.. Marshalltown 0.
Clinton, L; Cedar Rapids o.
Dubuque at La Crosse, rain.
Games Today.
Dubuque at Waterloo.
Cedar Rapids at Mason City.
La Crosse at Marshalltown.
Clinton at Fort Dodge.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-06-28
Conger Joins Army.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Servicel
CHICAGO, June 2S.-Frank D. Con.
ger, tennis star, formerly of Los An.
geles. will report at Jefferson bar,
racks. st. Louis, Saturday, where he
will become a "doughboy" in the
regular army. He is a nephew of the
late E. H. Conger, who was United
States minister to China during the
Boxer uprising.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-06-28
National League.

Yesterdays Results.
Chicago 4-3; st. Louis 20
Cincinnati 6: Pittsburgh 5.
New York, 4; Philadelphia 5.
Brooklyn Z; Boston 8.
Games Today.
Philadelphia at Brooklyn (2).
Boston at New York.
Cincinnati at Pittsburgh.
Chicago at st. Louis.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-06-28
Referees Decision Reversed.

UNITED Press Leased Wire SerVn ~,
OAKLAND, Calf, June &s.-s7A ~
Referee Bob Shand had awa. .,g,
Charlie Moy the decision in MS ~, ~,
round bout with Jimmy Dundee 10! ,ax'
night, the official judges leaped .n.,
the ring and reversed the rele ed
giving Dundee the decision, aitno. =.
he had been battered all over =
ring.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-06-28
GoWdy to Join Comnanu

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service !
NEW YORK, June 2S.-Hank Cow.
dy, Braves catcher, today is on his
way to Columbus, Ohio, where he will
join his company of national guard
with which he enlisted recently.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-06-28
SPORTS
; >>>>>>>>>>>>>>
TUnited Press Leased Wire
Seryice

. SeTVlCe.J
. SIOUX CITY, Iowa. June Is
. Unless the American army
. brushes Kaiser Bill and his CO
. horts before next summer the
= Iowa State Golf association will
. not hold 1918 tournament.
. This was practically assured to-
. day when the directors of the
. association awarded Des Monies
. the 1918 tournament, contingent
. on peace by next summer. Many
. of the golfers in the state al
ready have Joined the colors
and others, playing in the tourn- 4
, ament this week will join regi-
, ments as soon as they are elm 4
, mated in the tourney.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-06-28
war censor, should be the court
AMUsE.dENTs

war censor, should be the court -.
last resort hereafter instead OF "
civilian wise board in the committee.
Secretary Of State Lansing mas ~
served similar custom ever sin.s
the public information committee Na We.
established. lansing has his oS.
publicity and censorship departmel'
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-06-28
Hawkeye CONCERNS Arc Helping to
Equip Armies Which Will Fight
For Uncle Sam Against
the Enemy.
wRIGHTMAN's REPORT
Secretary Of Manufacturers Assocla-
tlon Has Made Tour Of State
and Knows What Each
Can Do.

Iowa's part in equipping
the armies to be raised by
the United States is to be as
uraaf NO fhat Of anr nfhaR
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1917-06-15
What Shall We Fees, Oats or Coru7

One bnshel Of corn is about equal
to two bushels of oats. That is,
56 pounds Of corn is about equal to
81 pounds Of oats. In other words,
Z pounds of corn is equal TO s
pounds of oats. This viii be about
the relative value of the two feeds
if there is no legume hay available
or cottonseed meal cannot be OBJ
tanned. When either legume hay
or cOttonseed meal can be used to
supply the additional protein re-
ouirsd BY Woodworking horse or
mllle, then corn is worth relatively
more. Probably 4 pounds Of corn
is equal to 5 pounds of oats, or at
least, 5 pounds Of corn worth s
pounds 81 oats.
s The man who feeds oats at their
much higher price because. bis
stock suffer less from collie when fed
,,ats.at once eonfesses to insufficient
care or skin in feeding The Pro-
gressige Farwer
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1917-06-15
1lI;o dota;ied Mans and specifca- !

Tie detailed plans and speeifica-
tiops Of said furniturne may be
procured by person wishing to bid
on same from H, l.. Long, Char
man Of said Committee, Leesburg,
Ca.
Plans will also be on file in the
office of J. J. Forester Clerk of
said County, I.eesburg Ga. The
Building Committee reserves the
right to reject any and all bids and
no bid wilr be cancled unless ac-
companied by certified check in
the sum Of $1,000, payable to said
H. L. Long. Chairman, or his
successor as a guarantee that he
Will enter into a contract TO furnish
the said furniture according to said
specifications.
This June 5, 1917.
H. L. LONG.
Chairpaa Building Committee.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1917-06-15

Flags are cheap, and it is a beau
tifnl sight row to see the red, white,
and blue of "old Glory" waving
from farm porches and verandas.
Why not invest a quarter or so in a
small flag the next time you go to
town and so help advertise the pa
triotism of our county folk. The
Progressive Farmer.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1917-06-15
J. D. WALKER NOW CLEARED
OF ALL BANK CASE CHARGES

Americas, June ga second in
dictment against John D Walker, of
Sparta, Ca, charging him with ir-
regularity in the conduct OF the at
fairs Of the de!unct Desoto Banking
Company of which he was financial
agent, was mol pressed in the su-
perior Court here today. This ac-
ton was taken following Mr.. Wal
ker'saequittal on The charge. of ac-
cessory before the fact to forgery in
correction with the failure Of the
bank.
w. r. Burwell, Of Sparta, and
Nv. A. Dodaon. Of Auericus, repre-
sented the defense.
CARTER CASE MOL PRESSED.
B. i. Carter, cashier of the de-
iunct institution, who had entered
d plea Of guilty to charge Of forgery,
having been jointly indicted with
Walker, Withdrew his plea and the
case was mol pressed.
A. NJ. Barlow, assistant cashier,
ANNOUNCED that bs would enter a
plea 81 guilty 10 the charge Of eui-
bezzlement at the next term Of the
Superior Court.
From the Macon Telegraph May 9th.
We might say what do you
know about that2" Then again
we might say. Justlcel Thou art
certainly blind"
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1917-06-15

We saw a woman a few days ago
take two boys in store and have
the clerk to fit them in high priced
shoes. She was a woman whose
husband is really hard up and SHE
could have let the pair go bare
footed all the summer and helped
the old man on the grocery bill.
But that woman across the street"
had to be out done. -Post-setrch-
light.
It is a source OF genuine regret to
note the disappearance Of the " Bare
foot hoy with cheek Of tan. {" We
can't, for the life Of us, imagine
the modern tender footed Percival
getting the pleasure out of life, go
ing around all summer. feetand legs
fettered, that we used to, in pants
and jacket and old stra" hat. 10
say nothing Of the parentaliniustic
in so curbing the full and free de-
velopment Of his feet.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1917-06-15

II has been carefully estimated
that the proceeds of one 500 Lib
erty Loan Bond will fully clothe,
arm. and equip one American
soldier. Each purchaser Of q Lib
erty Loan Bond for 800 may feel
that his or her money is doing its
part in the arming and
.eQuipping Of one of our country's
soldiers. To some who wish that
they scould actiYelyV serve their
country in the field but who have
been denied this privilege this gives
q specific, taaible nature to an in
yestment in q Liberty Loan Bond.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1917-06-15

furnished 8 sons for registration;
has 2 more for Che next call, and 2
in reserve. If Kaiser Bin doesn't
soon end out that he has enough,
we can show him Seven Reasons
why lieshould quit. Triton Gazet-
te.
Bro. Herring is right there with
the goods every time you call on
him. And we thought his versati'
lily as a writer was his limit. And
now-as you might say merely
figuratively speaking--as a patriot
he ID going us all one better.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1917-06-15

There IL more Catarrh in this section
OF the country than all other diseases
put together. and for years Il was sup
posed to be lncurahle. Doctors prescribed
local remedies. and by constantly failing
20 cure with local treatment, pronounced
II incurable, Catarrh is q local disease,
greatly Influenced by constitutional COM
dItions and therefore requires constitu-
tional treatment Halls Catarrh Medi-
cine. manufactured by r. J. Cheney. a
Co.. Toledo. Ohio. is constitutional
remedy. ID taken internally and acts
thru the Blood on the Mucous Surfaces
OF the System. One Hundred Dollars re-
ward Is oEGered for any case that Halls
Catarrh Medicine fails to cure. Send for
circulars and testimonials. lS
f. u CHENEY & CO.. Toledo, Ohio.
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills for constipation
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1917-06-15
A Fire

On last Monday about dark a
negro woman that works for Mr..
M NJ Martin, was in the kitchen
building a FIRE and an old negro
man was in the garden said FIRE,
no the negro woman looked out Of
the window and saw that the barn
was on fire. It was just a barn
and shelter but didn't scortch the
house that was about fifteen yards
from the barn. They do not know
how it started.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1917-06-15
LETTER FROM REV.
HERBERT ETHERlDCE

Below is letter we received
from Rev. Herbert Etheridge, who
has charge Of the Methodist Church.
% Of SniithyillO and Leesburg. re.
siding in the former town. II is
not intended for publication. but
we presume TO publish it anyway,
with the hope that it may add
weight to what has already been
said, Il has reference to our last
editorial arguing IN favor 81 having
aresidsnt white preacher, pastor OF
minister for the town Of Leesburg.
The people Of LeesburR are noto'
Eiously charitable and liberal heart.
ed, but can't see ESQ some Of the
church officials tell us) how they
can afford a home for a preacher.
We hope some church in the
town will try it one year, and see if
the Lord will not help them to
make ii permanent arrangement.
The letter is as follows;
Smithville. Ga, June s, 1917.
Editor Lee County journal.
Dear Sir and Friend.-
/ have just read with verS great
pleasure your Editorial in. this
weeks Journal.
YOu may not be a Prophet nor
the son of a Prophet but YOU hit
the nail right square on the head
when you said that what Leesbnrg
needed was a resident pastor.
Preaching is necessary. but a
resident pastor living . clean life, a
man who loves people, and wants
20 help them. will do more good
there in one year than three d. DIS.
taking their turn in the pulpits in
the town, win do in five / thank
you for the Editorial. and trust
that it will bring results.
Sincerely,
HERBERT ETHERIDGE.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1917-06-15

This is the time Of times for the
county demonstration agent to prove
bis worth, and as a rule he is max
ing good. Every county without an
agent should. through its progress
sive citizens, take steps at once 70
get one.-The Progressive Farmer.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1917-06-15

Mr.---wrote us a few days
ago to stop his paper because we
raised the subscription price TO
$3.50. He doesn't believe in high
prices, and is willing to take l0c
per pound for his cotton and 6Oc
per bushel for his corn. (provided
he has any to sell). He doesn't SEE
the good Of newspapers anyway.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1917-06-15
Heroic Work

We have 10 our waste basket o
nice long article describing the
heroic work Of an arresting Office
living in this county. He would
doubtless be very much tickled al
seeing this in print but as he does
MT take our paper he certainly
wouldn't get a chanceto read it, sc
We let it 20 for what it is worth
lie is getting paid for the work
anyway. ( ...s ~. 49,. !.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1917-06-15
VACATION NEWS

Misses Ruth nall and Addibell
Forester have returned to their
homes after visit to Newton.
Miss Christine hines has been
sick this week.
Master Thomas Nelson Of Albany
has returned to his home after a
visit to Miss Frances Martin.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1917-06-15

The Gazette Office had the distinc-
tion Of handing in the first regis
tratiOn card Tuesday. Ii was tillea
out by Mr.. 7 B Futch, Of the Ca
zetts JOB rooms, and while not card
No. /, was the first one iled for re-
gistFatiOn. Incidentally. the editor
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1917-06-15

HERBERT ETHERIDGE.
Among Our Exchanges.

And of course when Percy pastes
two flags on his collar that shortens
the war just that much. Macon
Telegraph.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1917-06-15
Fri. June Is. 1917
Among OR Exchanges.

We have received the 21st issue
Of Pruett's Weekly Journal. This
interesting weekly is published by
two enterpnsing school boys. We
wish them much success. -Schley
Co. News.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1917-06-15

Aavsrsissng rates reasonable and
win be- furnished upon application. All
hIlls for advertising mu~t be paid BY
ths 9Th of each month TO insure fu.
tuse insertion.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1917-06-15

War brides are getting as com
mon as peanuts. Rome Tribune
Herald.
So are grass widows.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1917-06-15

Among those shat clipped pieces
out Of our paper this week are: The
Schley Co. News.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1917-06-15

Pruett's Weekly Journal.
u. F. Pruett. ------------E Editor,
PusLlsHEo KvERY FRIDAY
Entered at the postoffice at Leesburg as
second class matter with the editor paying the
postage.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1917-06-15

Wanted-A good cook, one will
steal, tell lies, and carry all the food
home. Carl G Zirbes. Wilkes Co.
News in The Macon Telegraph.
Wonder how much money he has
got.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1917-06-15

OBITUARY notices. cards Of thanks
resolutions Of sympathy and all simi
laE notices. other than those given
~ the paper a. news iteme. must BE-
gaid Tor at the rate Of five cents per
printed line.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1917-06-15

Rntsped at the POstOffice at Lees
lurs. o.. ~ ssccnd-class matter.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1917-06-15

The editor has got his flags, so
watch his new envelopes next week
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1917-06-15
SIC psr Year

Al subscriptions payable strictly IN
nGyanoa
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1917-06-15
PRUETT'S WEEKLY
h JOURNAL

Leesburg, Ca, June IS. 1917 No. 2
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1917-06-15

said furniture being as IoiiOWs, 70
wit:
PROPOSED SCHEDULE OF WOOD AND
STEEL FURNITURE AND SEATING FOR
LEE COUNTY Court House, LEES
BURG, GA.
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Exhibit Al / COZ Roll Top Desk.
:" B-1 / 70" Office Table.
g CO 1 Revolving Arm Office
Chair.
(" CA 5 Side Arm Chairs.
=" E 2 Cuspidors.
" CT / Coat and Hat Tree.
ORDINARY
Exhibit Az 60x48 Double Flat
Top Desk.
" BIZ ! 60" Office Table.
+" CO / revolving arm office
chair.
g CA 4 arm side chairs
" f 2 cuspidors.
:" CT / coat and hat tree.
Elevation 2 / steel filing case.
CLERK
Exhibit Az 60x48 double fiat
top desk.
4" A-4 70" bookkeeper's
standing desk.
:" BIZ / 60" office table.
. CO / revolving arm office
chair.
" CA 4 side arm chairs.
" c / bookkeeper's revolv-
ing stool.
I" E 2 cuspidors.
. CT / coat and hat tree.
Elevation / / steel filing case.
SCHOOL COMMISSIONERS
Exhibit b. u" office table.
+" CO l revolving arm office
chair.
. CA 8 arm side chairs.
. C-5 6 side chairs without
arms.
+" E cuspidor.
. ct j GOAT and hat trse.s,s-
SHERIFF
Exhibit Al so" roll top desk.
. b. T. office table.
+" CO / revolving arm office
chair.
9 CA 2 arm side chairs.
!" C-5 2 side chairs without
arms.
. E 2 cuspidors.
: CT 2 coat and hat trees.
LADIES ROOM
Exhibit B-3 43ofice table.
: CO 4 side chairs without
arms.
= CO 2 rockers.
: E cuspidor.
. F i mirror. @.a
SECOND Floor
TWO JURY ROOMS
Exhibit B.S 2 A. tables.
/" C-3 IA side arm chairs.
F" E 5 cuspidors.
GRAND JURY
Exhibit B-l / 70" office table.
" CA % arm side chairs.
/" E 6 cuspidors.
SOLICITOR
Exhibit A-9 1 6O' single fiat top
desk.
!" CO / revolving arm office
chair.
. CA 2 arm side chairs,
j." E | cuspidor -
ATTORNEYS
Exhibit B,S IA Office table.
So C-5 4 side chairs without
arms.
" E 1 cuspidor.
WITNESS -.
Exhibit C-5 A chairs without arms.
Is E 2 cuspidors.
CONSULTATION
Exhibit C.5 4 side chairs without
arms.
" E 1 cuspidor.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1917-06-15
NOTICE

Yours truly.
j. F. and J. G. Pruett Jr.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1917-06-15

Chairmaa BuiIding ComMiLlee
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1917-06-15
Bids on Furniture for
New Court House.
GEORGIA, Lee County:

GEORGIA, Lee County
Bids viii be received by II. J..
Long, ST.. Chairman Of the Build
ing Committee Of Lee County Ga.
in the Office Of the County Clerk
Leesburg, Ga. until July 3. 1917 al
10 O'Clock A. M. for the purchase
Of the furniture for the Court House
to be erected in said County. The
said furniture being as follows, t.
wit:
PROPOSED SCHEDULE OF WooD AMI
STEEL FURNITURE AND SEATING FOR
LEE COUNTY Court HOUSE, LEES
BURG, GA.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-13
TROUBLE OVER PRESIDENTIAL
 ELECTION IN CUBA
Lansing Has Appealed to Cubans Not
 to Plunge Country Into Revolution.

Washington, Feb. 12.-An appeal to the Cubans not to plunge their coun- try into another revolution has been sent to Havana by Secretary Lansing. Aroused to the realization that the contested election in Cuba already had reached the incipient stage of re- bellion, the state department decided to issue to the people an urgent in Junction to await the outcome of the voting and to abide by the decision of their courts.
 The communication was sent to the American minister with the instruc- ton to have it published throughout the island.
 The Cubans reminded in the mes sage that close elections are not un- common in all countries and that in the United States the selection of the winning candidate often is determined only after a contest, the case of Tllden and Hayes being cited as not able.
 It has been reported that the opposi- ton has appealed to the United States to supervise the special election that has been called for February 14 but at the state department it was denied that such request had been received. Ibrough the American minister. at Havana 1t was made clear that the American government would regret any necessity for forcible interference again in Cuban affairs but it was in timated that the United States could not countenance the recurrence of civil war.