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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-11-23
Armistice With Germany is
Virtually Now in Effect
and Will be Formal
ly Ratified.
NOT SEPARATE PEACE
Move WIN Have Little Effect on thu
Military Situation Excepting
to Afford Germans
Relief.
[By Webb Miller, United Press Staff
CORRESPONDENT

LONDON, Nov 23--Russia's form
al armistice with the Tuetons, VIII
merely make formal a cessation OF
fighting which is already In full force.
No doubt whatever was expressed
here today that the Bolshevik would
carry through their announced in
tention to establish truce-and that
the Germans would accept. Such d
move, however, was not regarded az
likely to have any effect on the
military situation. Germany and Auo-
tria have already stripped their lines
on the Russian fronts to almost
nothing. Most of the troops used in
the Italian drive came from their
i.ncrthern war zone.
The armistice offer illustrates the
lengths to which the Russian extrem-
lists are prepared to go in their pro-
gram of idyllic internationalisn1. Al
observers saw it today, the move was
undoubtedly made with the sympathy
of a great part Of the war weary arms
and. citizenry. The Bolsheviki are
emphatically disclaiming any inten-
ton Of separate peace. The arm
istice offer itself is addressed to
"all belligerents" and stress is laid
in Petrograd dispatches on the fact
that the offer is merely the first step
In the ambitious--if idyllic-scheme
OF the Bolsheviki for world peace. In
some circles the idea of an armisuce
between Russia and the Teutons was
regarded favorably. 1t was pointed
out that such formal agreement
might avoid great German drive
which would sweep thousands OF
square miles of Russian territory into
German hands-a drive timed by thu
enemy against Russian army which
is already half starved, totally uil-
prepared and inadequately equipped
and which could be made with a
minimum of German military effort.
The armistice may enable a smooth
ing out Of the Russian military ma
chine and that Russia will coma
back" the quicker.
Boisheviki Is Crumbling.
PETROGRAD, Nov. 23.-The Boil
sheviki is crumbling away while
famine is stalking nearer the CAPT
tai.
The daily ration was once again
reduced today The Kerensky food
ministry remains adamant in it's re-
fusal to recognize the Bolsheviki
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-11-23
ITALIAN
LINE WILL
NOT D|J|)GE
Teutons in Violent Attacks,
Use Tear Gas, But Are Un-
able to Make Any
Progress.
ARE HOLDING BRAvELY
Allied Reinforcements Soon to Arrive
and Expected to DecisiveIy
End the German
Invasion.
ARE HOLDING BRAvELY

[Unted Press Leased Wire Service.l
ROME, Nov 23.-Austrian and Ger,
man troops used tear gas" in violent
but unsuccessful attacks against the
italian positions on the north OF the
Piave line, the war office announced
today. The fighting centered around
the Asiago plateau, near Monte
Onderecar and Monte Adenecche and
from there west toward Monte Cas-
telgomberto.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-11-23
optimistic View Of Situation.

ROME, Nov 2S.-The most optim.
istic view of the Italian situation
since General Diaz's forces took their
stand along the Piave, was expressed
in the Rome press today. They held
the firm holding Of the line during
the last few days had been more than
a defensive victory and had complete
ly restored confidence.
Allied troops, 1t was officially an
nounced. will be in action shortly.
British artillery has been aiding for
more tIan a week.
British monitors and light naval
forces effectively continued theiI
bombardment of enemy positions
along the coast line today.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-11-23

The university OF Utah war gard
ems produced crops which netted 81
sss, half Of. It from ground hitherto
covered with weeds
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Read Gate City want ads.
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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-11-23
THE WEATHER

Partly cloudy tonight and Sat |
urday. Local temp p. m. 35; |
Z a. m. 26.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-11-23
Boisheviki Is Crumbling.

CONTINUED on page 2)
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rhe Telegraph Service Of The
Daily Gate City and Constitu-
t;on-D Democrat is received over
onr own leased wire.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-01-12
TO AWAIT COURTS RULING.
Brothsrhoods Hold First Of Msstinoi
Which Will Continue Next Week.

Which Will Continue Next Week.
Chicago. Jan. 1.-THE f1rst Official
act at the meeting Of the railway train
service brotherhood chiefs from all
parts of the country was to smother all
talk of an immediate strike.
w. G. Lee. the leader OF the train
men, who was appointed spokesman for
the unions. ,issued. the only statement OF
the day immediately following adjourn
ment. The delegates have been. In
structed to avoid all public discussion
Of the secret sessions being hold In the
Masonic temple.
''The consensus Of opinion" Mr.. Lee
said TO reporters, was embodied in a
resolution denying that the men are go
ing to take action while the interpre-
tation Of the Adams0n law 10 In the
hands OF the supreme court.
"The entire situation pertaining to
our eight hour day and time and one
half for overtime movement was
brought down to date for the benefit OF
the general chairman from the various
railroads. As the matter - In the
hands Of the court we will await its de-
cision before we take any action that
might be misunderstood by the public
or the supreme court"
WAS there any talk about what the
action would be in the event OF an adj
verse finding?" Mr.. Lee was asked.
yes, there was lots Of talk. But
any talk by outsiders that we are plan
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-01-12
! FoRrv.oNE cHlLpREN
IN HOME, No DOCTOR
} IN ONE WhoLG% YEAR

. > i b ! NJ ~ Il
Muscatine, Jan. ~ - According to
the report Of the "Housefather" Rev.
Il Reinemund, the German Lutheran
Orphans home on the Burlington road
is the healthiest spot IN all the vicinity
Of Muscatine.
In the home at the present time
there are forty eight orphans. AddinS'
Ematron, assistants, teachers and help.
brings the total Of inmates to sixty
one. Yet so fortunate has been the
condition Of health Of the entire big
family that not once during the past
year have the services Of physician
been required in the orphans home.
This fact was brought out In Rev. Mr.
Reinemund's report read Wednesday at
the annual melting of the board OF. oi-
rectors of the Institution.
Reports of the years work We're the
features of Wednesdays session.
Among the reports read were those OF
the cashier, Rev. j. Haefners and OF
the secretary, Rev. Mr.. OGDEN, of Will
ton. 1t was brought out that during
the year the receipts Of the orphans
and old folks homes amounted to
about $4,000 and the expenditures
were about the same. The two homes
were generously remembered at Christ
mas time, 1t was shown, receiving In
all over $4,000 in holiday remem-
brances. The greater part of these
funds came from congregations Of the
denomination but there were many In
dividual gifts including one Of 500
from p. M. Musser, one Of $25 from DR..
s. C. Stein. and many others.
r. oil hrn,f0hf in the
ports that while no important legacies
were received by the homes during the
past year the next year Is expected to
see the settlement of several estates
which will bring considerable sums OF
cash into the treasury and endowment
funds of the institution. Is
Twenty six Old People Cared For.
Eight orphans found a home at the
local institution during the year just
closed. In the old peoples section
there are twenty-six inmates at the
present time During the past year
six inmates were added to the home
roster, three returned, to their In
dividual homes from the institution,
one was taken to the Lutheran hospi-
tai at Moline. and two Of the aged in
mates succumbed.
All improvements made at the homo
during the year were reviewed and APP
proved.
1t was stated at late hour this aft
ernoon that no action had as yet been
taken upon the preferred resignation OF
Rev. E. Reinemund. Action on this
point may be expected late this after
noon Rev Mr.. Reinemund has in
formed the board that he no longer
feels able to bear the weight OF the en-
tire executive authority Of the homes
unaided and has asked the board to APP
point IN assistant or name q successor
for him.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-01-12

ming 4 strike ~ taking about I strike
at the present stage y talk injurious
to the working men. and wherever Il u
heard " being said for The benef1t Of
the railroads ? j
The session began yesterday at 10
o'clock. with the entrances to the drill
hall, where the meetings are being
held. heavily guarded.
Warren s. Stone. chief OF the emf.
neers. and Mr.. Lee presided yesterday,
and both explained In detail what had
happened since the last Adjournment
following the Washington conferences.
A special committee was appointed by
the chairman to complete the negotiae
tons that resulted In the enactment Of
the Adamson law and the calling OF
Of the strike.
Mr.. Lee stated shat the meetings
would probably continue into next
week. w. 8. Carter, president OF the
firemen's brotherhood. was present, and.
F. L. Shepard, vice president OF the
conductors. represented his organisa-
ton in the absence Of A. B. Garretson
With the entrances to the meeting
room heavily guarded, the conference
of the representatives Of the four rail-
road brotherhoods was resumed here
today The conferees, Representing
every road in the country, were dis
GUESSING action Of the brotherhoods
contingent upon the. opinion OF the
United States supreme court in the
Adamson law case.
J. C. Cobb, general chairmansof the
men employed on the Canadian Pacific,
appeared at the meeting. While 1t was
stated he is representing Athe four
brotherhoods in Canada in addition to.
the men on his own road.~no official
announcement concerning his presence
was made.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-01-12
At 10 a. m. sharp, the 10

AT ~ q. m. SHARP, the following
property:
HEAD OF HORSES
Black mare, years old: black horse,
years old; GOOD heavy team, weight i
600 each; bay horse, 3 years old: bay
mare, years old: good farm team.
weight 1900 each: roam mare. : years
old; good quality. weight 400; roam
horse colt. weight 300; hay pony, II
years old.
- HEAD OF CATTLE q
10 milk cows. some fresh. others fresh
soon; 4 two-year-old heifers; u spring
and fall calves.
70 HEAD OF HOGS ~
Full blood Poland China boar. can be
registered: about 30 sows, all bred or
supposed to be bred; rest are barrows,
healthy and in good condition.
MACHINERY, ETC.
Two wagons, top buggy. Acme harves-
ter, nearly new; 2 seeders, long and end
gate; Mccormick hay rake, : corn
plows, 1 two-row and l single; James
Vile gang plow. Tower pulveri1er, disc
harrow, hay tedder, two-hole corn shell
Ter. hand shelter. bobssled. nearly new;
cutter. hay rack. harrows, iron ana
1 wood: Hog joy hog oiler. 2 steel hog
troughs, 4 sheep troughs, water trough.
SADDLE. set IN in. harness enstlage cart.
power washing mach1nes
stoves. coal heater. ! wood heater ana
/ range; Balm seed corn drier. S-horse
eyener, oil tanks, kerosene ana
sasolene: 1000 bushels Of corn. some
hay, some household furniture, SHARES
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-01-12

Feeders can get little or nothing. and
spectators have been securing Mon
tana and Idaho for hay-fed stuff with
scant success Woolmen are bidding
3e@S7 cents for the new clip and there
u already clamor for prices Oh the
1917 crop Of lambs in the range states
by traders who cleaned up small Tort
unes last year and are confdent tnat
they can repeat the operation. the
biggest dividend payer todays regard.
less Of the war brides" Is a flock OF
ewes in the hands Of competent man.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-01-12

Chicago Jan. 12.-Improved shipping
demand brought about a decided up
turn today in hog prices, which were
10 and Is cents above Thursdays lev
els. ta
Packers have reckoned with multi
tude of fat hogs at all market centers
during the first half CT the year, but
they are rarely right in their fore
casts, and deficiency in tonnage,
owing to high cost of corn, is certain.
A load Of 00-pound hogs at any west
ern market is rare and eastern grow
ers have adopted the policy of cashing
at light weights, The moment drove
of hogs reaches 200 pounds the aver
age farmer betrays anxiety to convert
them into cash, logical policy. as he
is fearful of overstaying good mar
ket and averse to feeding 90-cent corn.
There will be run of hogs right
along. but few people believe that re-
ceipts will be heavy enough to ma
terially depress values. Europe is TAX
ing all kinds of hog product in enor-
nous quantities and consumption OF
fresh pork has never been as large or
inSistent.
The seven leading western markets
Thursday received $4,000 hogs, being
So. 900 more than week ago and bl,-
coo more than Il year ago. chicago
ThursdaN had 1900 more than week
ago and 10000 more than a year ago.
First four days of this week the seven
points received 100000, being 10000
more than week ago and $4,000 more
than a year ago. Chicago first four
DAYS Of this week had $500 more than
a week ago, and $4,000 more than
year ago.
Cattle
Cattle arrivals were too few to meet
requirements.
Between local killers, order buyers
and feeders a hot market was made
below the 800 mark While tops do not
show it, weighty steers are at the high
point of the season, quality considered,
and some grades of cattle are selling
at unprecedented rates. A load of stays
went over at 500 that was the kind
of light bulls selling at 5.25 not many
weeks back and such cattle never
earned as much money in a stock yard
before. Such steers weighing around
1000 pounds as sell at S.25 have only
a pinch Of flesh and barely show evil
dence of corn. Steers weighing 1000
to LOO pounds that have been fed
sixty days are selling at S.5o@s.O0.
Weighing 100 TO loo pounds on the
same feed they are worth 800 $3.50.
Much of the cropais selling at 5000
1890, such steers having been fed sixty
to ninety days. weight making the
price. UP to 1880 weight is prime
factor in making prices, but above that
line quality and fat are Of major inn
portance.
Sheep.
About one-third OF, the sheep supply
was consigned to packers direct.
January found the Visible supply OF
sheep and lambs mainly in Colorado
and Nebraska feed lots. From Denver
to Buffalo choice lambs were selling at
13.25@145O, Buffalo quoting the latter
top, with fat sheep at 1000 a 1880. East
of the Missouri river feeders had gar
nered their holdings closely. as their
profit, margins ranged from ESQ $500
per cwt and they had inducement to
reduce the feed bill. Mutton finish
ers who filed feed lots at prices that
looked prohibitive Of profit in the final
lty Of the transaction, have made more
money than ever before. That Colo
RADIO fed lambs will realize 1900 per
cwt this side Of May is certainty
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-01-12
r,me e. s....e.

The mother Of little Jack remarked
that she must write to grandma. Jack
offered to do this for her. So mother
said she would lie down and take =
nap. Noticing how quiet Jack was, she
asked him il he had finished his let
ter. His reply was, Ssh, Oh, mother,
YOU will wnke yourself up"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-01-12
Nome influence.

4 The father and mother Of an I'M
noticed family. who In their seclu-
sion awaken the mind Of one child
to the idea and love Of goodness, who
awaken in him strength OF will to
repel temptation. and who send him
out prepared to profit by the con-
flcts Of life, surpass In Influence a
Napoleon breaking the world to his
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-01-12
/ LOCAL MARKETS.
Prices Paid to Farmers by Marshal'''
town Merchants.

town MorcnaUt0.
The following prices are quoted Dy.
Marshaltown dealers for the different
varieties Of farmers provisions. grain
and produce.
Batesole Bros. grocery quotes the
following prices:
Butter-SS.
Eggs-40.
Benedict Flour and Feed Company
will pay the following prices at their
place Of business in this city, subject.
however, to market changes:
Corn-New ear S..
Oats-51.
Wheat-1.25.
The following market quotations are
furnished by H. Willard, Son & Co.:
Clear medium native wool-32 03S
Coarse and low--26h 92s.
Light, fine-<23@36.
Heavy, fine-21@23.
Pelts--50, rs and $3.50.
No. / hides-T.
No. hidesL16.
Horse hides, tail on-36 to 81.
Hog skins-4O to 80 cents.
Beeswax-25@2s.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-01-12
St. Louis Cash Grain.

Furnished by Taylor & Patton, over
% East Main street,
ST. Louis, Jan. II.
Wheat-No. red. 2.00G2.05: No. 3
red, 19O@192: No. red, 1.SS; No. 3
hard l.91: No. hard. 1888.
Com-No. 2, 81; No 8, s61s: No. 4,
s6; No. white. 80; No. white, 971s;
No. yellow, 81; No. yellow. 961t.
Oats-No. ,, 561s; No. 3, SO: No. ,
white, SIX: No. white, o6h: No. 4
white, So; standard, 81.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-01-12
Kansas City Cash Grain. \

FURNISHED Dy Taylor & Patton, over
% East Main street,
Kansas City. Jan. II.
Wheat-No . red, 1891: No. 3 red.
I187: No. red, 1855; No. , hard. 1909
1874: No. 8 hard, 1.SSmI90; No. hard.
1885,
Corn-No. 2-e51s51a; No. 8. a41sa
95 No. white, 951a as; No. 8 white,
s5694: No. 2 yellow, 93a ass; No. 8
yellow, s5m951s. y.
oats-No. 2. 54655: No. 3. 54@55,
No white. 57657E: No. white, IS.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-01-12
Corn-lNo. white. ss@ssh; No. 4
yellow. 94@96.
oats--No, 8 white. So v @57N stand
ard, 57@57X.
Rance Of Chicago Grain Prices.

Range Of Chicago Grain Prices.
Chicago. Jan. IL.
Wheat May opened at 1.sS; highest
1907 lowest 1887; closed 1,S4&;
July. opened at 1.52; closed $50.
Corn-Mayy opened at 1915: highest
99a; lowest 9Iss; closed s7M; July,
opened at 9SS closed 96ss.
Oats--May opened at 5S; highest
5S& lowest 577s; closed 56N; July,
opened at So; closed "a.
Range Of Prices.
Furnished by Taylor & Patton, grain
merchants, over % East Main street.
Phone IS.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-01-12
Chicago Potato Market.

Chicago. Jan. IL.
Potatoes-Higher; Michigan whites.
1S0d1.e0; Wisconsin whites, 1.s06
1870; Oregon, Washington. Idaho and
Colorado whites, 1.s0I2.05; receipts,
40 cars.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-01-12
Chicago Produce.

Chicago Produce.
Chicago. Jan. IL.
Butter-Unchanged: receipts. 3.s3t
tubs: creamery extras, 3sA; extra
firsts 81 @S7 Y; firsts Sid II; seconds
32Q331a: packing stock, 2S62sh
ladies, 31631E.
Eggs-Higher; receipts 5,145 cases
at mark, cases included, 37G45; ordi-
| nary ars.s, 37I49: EEsts, 45@46.
Cheese-Steady: daisies, 2212eA;
twins. 21G211s: Young Americas, e2s.
do3A: long horns. 23A G23h; Swiss
25G35: brick, ISL d19.
Poultry-Alive. unchanged; turkeys
17d22: fowls, AGlS; springs, is;
ducks. 1919.
Pork-Cash, 2s.5o: January $3.50;
May, es.6211.
Lard-cash, 15.5oa15.s2A; Januar,
15.57k; May, 16.021s.
Ribs-Cash 14.2la @14.T1s: Jan.
uary, 14.S71a: May, 1910.
Rye-No. Q, 1.47.
Barley-1.0061.31
Timothy-3.50G5.5o
Clover-1200d17.eO.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-01-12
Daily Grain Letter.

sonic Temple. Phone 1881
Chicago, Jan. 12.-Wheat-That the
wheat trade has narrowed down ma
terialIy since prices reached these
levels is shown by the wide fluctuations
with only a moderate trade today A
sharp advance occurred at the opening,
due TO the nature Of the allies reply TO
our presidents note, but the market
steadily declined AZ up to midday. In
addition to the scattered liquidation
which occurred there was considerable
short selling on the theory that for
eigners have bought sufficient wheat &c
supply the wants for three months.
Corn-The corn market was relative
" firm, altho ranging lower than last
nights close. Argentina shipments
were much larger than estimated
which was construed as bearish. Coun-
try offerings are light and a return OF
severe winter weather over practically
the entire corn belt will mean heavy
feeding Exporters are reported as
bidding May price for corn in Iowa fol
January and February shipments.
Oats-Trade was without specia
feature There are, indications that in
| dustries are enjoying larger business,
as buying of May oats in a hedging
way is credited TO milling interests
Country offerings small, and the cash
article is in good demand at small pre-.
| miums under the May.
Chicago Grain Close,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-01-12
PUBLIC SALE

Having sold my farm will sell at
public auction at the farm, VI mile east
Of st. Anthony. ~ miles west Of Glenn
ons, on
Wednesday, Jan. II
at II q m. sharp.
81 HEAD OF CATTLE 81
seven spring calves. eight cows. to
be fresh soon; fifteen heifers. coming
two year olds, to be fresh; one bull, 2
years old.
HORSES AND MULES
six horses, and mules. pair mules,
good workers; pair spring Arabian
colts, white;, one bay colt mare, COM
ing three years old, sound. weight
about 1850; bay horse, 10 years old.
broke, single and double, weight about
1850.
10 PIGS 10
10 BROOD soWs BRED 10
s EVE SHEEP BRED
10 dozen chickens, Rhode Island Reds,
Buzz Rocks.
FARM MACHINERY
One Success manure spreader, corn
pillow, drag, corn planter. wagon, two
sets single harness, one set farm har-
ness, top buggy, bob sled and cream
separator.
MISCELLANEOUS
Three and half bushel clover seed
% Winchester rife, 16 shot.
USUAL TERMS.
FREE LUNCH AT NOON.
C. F. Buffer
., M. and BERRY GoGERTY,
Auctioneers
w. A. PoLLAcK, Clerk.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-01-12
IMPROVED SHIPPING
DEMAND FOR HOGS
PRICES ADVANCE SHARPLY
WHEN CALLS EXCEED NUM-
Der OFFERED FOR SALE.
VALUES 10 AND IS
CENTS ABOVE THURSDAY

Cattle Arrivals Too Few to Meet Re-
quirements-one Third Of Supply Of
Sheep and Lambs Consigned to Big
Killers - Review Of Market condi-
tions-currsnt Quotations.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-01-12
Peoria Cash Grain.

FURNISHED by Taylor & Patton. over
% East Main street,
Peoria, Jan. 12.
Corn-15s cars: h61 cent higher:
No. 3, 96697: No. 4, 95: No. 5, 92k
No. yellow 81; No. yellow, 96a
961a: No. 4 yellow, s41s 995A; No 5
yellow n @93h.
Oats-Seven cars; u up: No. 3
white, SO; standard, 65k.