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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-11-16
,owA's CORN YIELD.
Average is Thirty-Six Bushels Per
Acre-TotoI 397, $4,000 Bushels.

Des Moines, Nov. 16.--The November
crop report for Iowa issued by Frank
s. Pinney. Iowa field agent for the
United States department of agricui-
ture. estimates the total yield Of corn
for Iowa as 2S7 6l2 900 bushels. COM
pared with 40. 100. 600 last year, and
a ten year average OF 365.Ol30Oo bush
els. The average yield per acre is
thirty six bushels and the quality %
per cent Thruout the United states
the average yield per acre is 24.2 BUSH
els.
Northwestern Iowa produced about
an average yield of ~ bushels per
acre. north central Iowa 10 bushels
mort heastern Iowa a. bushels. north
central Iowa 81 bushels, northeast
central Iowa 4S bushels southwestern
Iowa IS bushels, south central a bush
els, and southeastern Iowa 4S. Drouth
cut short the crop in west central
southw estern and south central Iowa
Practically all Iowa corn Is fit to crib.
In the report on the apple crop only
that portion which enters into com
mercial channels is considered. A pro-
duction Of about 10 per cent for Iowa
is equivalent to about 50. 600 barrels Of
commercial apples. freeze during
the time apple trees were In blossom
and heavy hail storm the latter part
Of May practically ruined the apple
crop in souti western Iowa.
The yield qt.llity and production OF
other crops follow:
Sweet potatoes 80 bushels per acre.
quality 90 per cent: flax seed. II bush
els, quality 90 per cent; clover seed.
140 bushels production 55 per cent;
pear production % per cent. quality so
per cent: grapes production 80 per
cent. quality IS per cent: sugar bects
condition 95 per cent sorghum so gal
Ions per acre.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-11-16
Kaiser Not lnternsd.

Amerongen. Holland, Nov. l5.-Wil-
liam Hohenzollern has not been in
termed by the Netherlands govern
n.ents. He is regarded rather as a
distinguished foreigner who has sought
refuge and who has claim to protec-
ton.
Presumably he is free to go where
he likes but he fact that his suite has
actually been interned restricts his
moremCctsN
Count Irn Rentinck explained today
that the f.. Ear crown prince, as well
as the former emperor. ceased to be
soldiers when they abdicated. Nothing
Is known at the castle concerning the
former emperor's future movements or
as 10 the whereabouts of the former
empress.
The former emperor was seen today
strollins about the castle ground with
Count Baptinck and the counts son.
He wore a gray military overcoat.
This afternoon he was shown over
the castle Of Zuylestein, a mile away.
and the residence of Count bon Ben
tinck's brother.
Members Of the former emperors
suite today surrendered their swords.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-11-16
WANT TROOPS TO HURRY.
Citizens Of Upper Rhine Districts Fear
Attack by Drunken Serm4Jis.

Citizens Of Upper Rhine Districts Fear
Attack by Drunken Gerr,4',..
rBy the Associated Press.1
With the American Armies In East
ern France, Nov. l5-Onicials and civ,
il,ans in villages in German Occupied
territory are sending messages to
headquarters here, urging that Ameri-
can troops start toward the Rhine as
soon as possible. 1t Is sfearsd that
after the Germans move back there
will be trouble caused by stragglers.
Most Of these messages have been
sent by French and Italian soldiers
who have been released. These pris-
oners Of war are reaching the AmeTi-
can lines in large numbers. ne
A note reaching headquarters of the
American army today was written by
a village priest. !. He said the German
soldiers had heen celebrating they
in~ Of tho armiatlcc and hts parish.
toner's feared their lives would ne IN
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-11-16
MAY SECURE DISCHARGE.
Candidates For Commissions in Train,
ing Camps May Quit Service.

Washington. Nov. l5.--Candidates for
commissions in officers training school.
the war department announced today,
may be discharged from the army i'm
mediately il they desire. II they elect
to complete the course they will be
commissioned upon graduation in the
Ulcers reserve corps and placed upon
the inactive list.
Congratulations and expressions OF
the nations proudest esteem were
cabled to General Pershing and the
American army today BY Secretary
Baker. with the promise, now that u
respite has come. the war department
will do all in It's power TO expedite the
return OF the soldiers 70 their homes.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-11-16
-ilize in Aona Statcs.

n
Washington. Nov. 16.-IOwa troops
will be demobilized in Iowa in order
>that victory parades may be held in
every city in the country, Chief OF
Staff March declared today. Troops
now at Dodge will not he sent
overseas but will be discharged from
the army at the rate of 10000 a day
when the general rehabilitation ma
chinery gets into action, General
March said. Camp Dodge will be re-
tained by the government for use
as a general rehabilitation center un-
til ali the men from Iowa. and neigh
boring states have been discharged
from the army, the chief Of staff as
serted. The first men to come back
from overseas will be sick and
wounded. As the others are returned
they will be sent to camps nearest their
homes and they will be demobilized IN
order that the victory parades may be
held by each town. General March
Indicted that the troops overseas
would be the last to be discharged as
no men now in this country are to be
sent to France and the policing ana
occupational armies will have to be
furnished by men in Europe.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-11-16
Hopes to Escape Anarchy.
GERMANS NOT oUIsRLING.
Naval Conference in Progress and No
Hitch Has Arisen to Date

London. Nov. 15.--Preliminary dis
cussions concerning the handing over
Of the German fleet were held tonight
at Rosymth. on the Firth of Forth
Scotland, between Admiral Sir David
Beatty and delesates Of the soldiers
and sailors council. Yes j.
When the cruiser Koenigsberg. which
brought the German delegates. arrived
Off the Isle Of May, on the British coast.
this afternoon it. was met by British
vessels, which escorted it to Rosymth,
The preliminaries so far have been
carried out without hitch and 1t !s not
expected the Germans will quihble
over details. American officers will be
present at the surrender Of the German
high seas fleet.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-11-16
Panic at M Munich.

Zurich, Nov. ia panic developed
Monday at Munich. according to the
Tageblatt, Of Stuttgart. Munich had
been calm, but suddenly all sorts OF
alarmists reports became current.
Cries Wsre raised in the streets OF
"the counter revolution Is coming" and
"here are the Prussians." Machine
guns were posted on the street corners
and began firing.
For two, dayS great disorder pre-
vailed. Railroad trains and street cars
ceased running and telegraph and tele-
phone communication vas interrupted.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-11-16
erman Troops Leave q
Albert's Forces Reoc.
cupy City.
KING DELAYS HIS
HOMECOMING TRIP
Allied Forces Plan to Occupy Bueha-
Resistance Of Germans-citixers Of
Mulhausen, Alsace. Rise Against
German Troops, Who Ask protee.
ton.
fBy the Associated Press !

Paris, Nov l6,-Belgian advance
guards entered BRUSSELS this morning
The German troops. IN accordance
with the ormistice. began moving out
OF th" Belgian capital Friday and now
are nine miles away according to the
giGn front
Brussels has been in German hands
since Aug. 20. 1914. when II became
evident the Liege forts could not hold
ont the Belgian capitol was evacuated.
King Albert. the government and most
of the army retiring westward. Some
of the Belgian forces retired to Antwerp
which was defended stoutly by Bel
Eian and British troops before II fell.
In their occupation OF Belgium tbs
Germans maintained their principal
headquarters at Brussels.
II was reported early In the week
that King Albert would re-enter Brus-
sells today. hut IL was said his entry
had been postponed until probably
Noy %.
To Enter Bucharest.
Allied forces are expected 10 enter
Bucharest on Sunday. according 10
Jassy adcices to L'1nformation. n
triumphial reception has been prepared
for them. it is said.
The allies crossed the Danube on
No. and easily overoame such resist
anCe as was offered by German forces
there. British troops have entered Con-
stan2a, a Roumanian seaport on the
Black sea. sixty miles southwest OF tho
delta of the Danube
General Berthelot. who commanded
the French armies lighting around
Rheims and later in the advance across
the Aisne il now in Roumania.
Germans Seek Protection.
\ German airplanc arrived yesterday
morning at the French lines bearing an
urgent message from the mayor Of
Mulhouscn. asking that French reci-
nent hc sent there to maintain order.
The population. fun OF enthuslas SIN, has
r.en against the Germans. who srs
retiring in disorder according to the
Echo de Paris.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-11-16
4oMesTEAps FOR SOLDIERS.
Thousands Of Acres Of Farm Lands IL
Canada For Heroes.

Canada For Heroes.
Winnipeg Man, Nov. 16.-Thou-
sands OF acres Of farm land in the
Canadian northwest are being set
aside for returning soldiers.
Prominent government and railroad
officials recently declared in public
addresses and interviews that every
thing possibly would be done to pro-
vide homes for the soldiers.
1t is understood scores Of Canadian
soldiers who have married English and
French girls have applied for home
steads and the. movement is on foot
to establish soldiers colonies" thru
out the western provinces.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-11-16
kiro Ludwio in Switzerland.

Paris. Nov. fixing Ludwig III of
Bavaria arrived ut Rorschach. on the
Swiss bank Of Lake Constance Friday.
He was taken there from Lindau, In n
Bavarian boat according to a Zurich
dispatch. An automobile met him and
took him TO an undisciosod destinations.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-11-16
pI.sd. co1,tv "a MansIauuhter,

I Des Mones, Nov. 16.-Plead!ng
guilty to manslaughter, Mrs. Mildred
Harvey, who shot and killed her hus--
band here July is, was given an inter-
inmate sentence with eight years
maximum In the Rockwell City reri
formltory today. II.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-11-16
rhe W.atker,

Iowa--Rain and colder tonight;
Sunday partly cloudy and colder
4 Range of temperature at MARSHALL
town: Friday, 56 and .: Thursday.
So and 34;. Nov. Is. 1917, IS and 81.
Az .h!s morning 50; Yesterday. ~.
Rainfali Friday pfght ~ q, aa inch.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-11-16
Erzbereer Acting For Germany.

[By the Associated Press.]
Berlin. via Wirless to London. Nov.
l6.--Mathiass Erzberger. chief Of the
German armistice delegation. will con-
dect the preliminar.es Of the peace
negotiations in conjunction with the
foreign office.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-11-16

hold themselves available for future
service as reserve officers. and those
who desire discharge from the service.
Instructions have been issued to the
staff corps to carry out the reduction
Of their personnel
ToExpedite Casually Lists
General Pershing has been instructed
to expedite complete casualty lists OF
his forces. showing the names OF every
man killed or wounded or missing UP
to II a. m, Nov. IL. General March
would not hazard an estimate as to
what the final total would be.
Replying to the question as to the
number OF American prisoners in Ger
many. he said official record up to Oct.
15- gave, the total as 5. IS.
General March sketched the official
line N,C!d by the allies and Americans
along the w"~t front when the fighting
stopped. The front held by the First
and Second American armies at that
hour measured fifty-two miles. Cen
eral March said in reference to the
army:
"It had reached it's highest point OF
military excellence on the day the
fighting stopped and had endeared it,
self to the hearts of the American
people"
Prepare to 5. eceive Troops.
Ports of the Atlantic coast from
Boston 70 Charleston. S. G. are being
or@anzed to handle returning troops
and it is possible that ports south OF
Charleston will be used.
The question Of final disposition OF
the great cantonmcnts is being studied
General March said and no decision
has been reached. New construction
has been largely stopped.
In discussing the cmohiljzation
plans with senator's at, their weekly
conference today war department Off
cials said Secretary Baker planned to
stop emtarkation of all troops to Eu-
rope with the exception of hospital
unit .<".
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-11-16
HOLD YOUR LIBERTY BONDS.
II Thrown on Market Prices viii Go
Below Par.

Washington, Nov. 16.--Despite the
operation OF the treasury sinking fund
for buying up a quantity OF liberty
bonds thrown on the market. treasury
officials said today nothing can pre-
vent the price continuing below par
after the war If many holders sell
their bonds. Consequently campaign
of education will be started after the
next war loan.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-11-16
Catholics COMPLAIN Of Armistiee,

London. Nov. l6.--Gcrnan Catholics
are appealing to Pope Benedict against
the heavy burdens Of the nrmistice con-
dtions. according to wireless dis
patches received here this afternoon
from Berlin.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-11-16
Sweden Promises Reforms.

Stockholm Nov. 14.-The Swedish
government has decided to carry OUT
without delay a program OF reforms
giving the franchise to both sexes on
equal terms and placing control OF
foreign policy as well as declarations
Of war and peace with the riksdag.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-11-16
GERMAN CRUISER SUNK.
Torpedo Wiesbaden--
$40 I;.ss lcs!

RevoIutionaries Torpedo WIesbaden-
$50 Lives Lest.
Berne. Nov. 16.--The German war
ship Wiesbaden refused to surrender to
the revolutionists and tried to escape
to neutral waters. 1t was pursued and
torpedoed by revolutionary battleships
and the entire crew of $50 men. 'includ-
ing many cadets, perished. according
to the I.okal Anzeiger Of Berlin.
1.-THE Wiesbaden. which Is mentioned
in the foregoing dispatch. was sup
posed to have been sunk during the
Jutland battle, May 31-June l, 1916.
She was light cruiser Of 1900 tons
and was built in 1914
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-11-16
Prince Max at Baden Baden.

Besle Nov. 16.-Prince Macmillan
Of Baden. former German chancellor,
has arrived at Baden with his
family.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-11-16
J shoe SoheduIe Abando oned .

Washington, Nov. 16. - Abandon
ment of the recently adopted shoe
schedule which provided for classifi-
cation OF grades and fixed prices
ranging from S3 to $l2. was announced
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-11-16
Nav pup;sb German Officers.

Paris Nov. l5.-Edouard 1gnace, un-
der secretary of state for military JUS
tice, has ordered n judicial inquiry at
Leillc against German officers accused
OF crimes during enemy occupation OF
that city.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-11-16
Crown Prince informed.

Londt;n5 Nov. 15.--Former Crown
Prince FREDERICK William OF Germany
has been interned at the castle owned
by his friend Count Gisbert Wolff
Metternich. at Swalmen, town in the
province Of Limburg, Holland. says an
Amsterdam dispatch to the Exchange
Telegraph Company. 1t Is reported his
wife is with him.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-11-16
s,..;,, Situation Discussed.

Washington, Nov. 16.-Prince George
E. Lvoff. first premier Of Russia after
the revolution that dethroned the czar.
called on Secretary Lansing today and
discussed with him the Russian sit
uation and the part the United States
might play. in rehabilitation.
The prince was accompanied by Am
bassador Rahkmekoff. He will meet
President Wilson later.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-11-16
FUND TOTALS ,ss, ,4ss,5so.
Southern States First "ovsr Top" il
War Work Fund Drive.

"-|- "Ar VOrHEV VUU tOV5VO'
New York, Nov. l4---Cvernisht re-
turns Of $s.S31, al, from seventeen
states, received at national united war
work campaign headquarters here
brought the contributions to the funds
from the entire country to ss,4S3, $50
at noon today. Southern states were
the first cover the top" with their
quotas, their aggregate subscriptions
now totalling lo2 per cent. Eastern
states were reported at so per cent;
western at So; northeastern at II,
and central at 73. ST.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-11-16
German Peace Delegates
Tell Marshal Foch
r He is Victor.
MEN AND MUNITIONS
ENTIRELY EXHAUSTED
"Germany's Army Is at Your Mercy"
First Words Of ENJOYS to Conqussor
-Confererce Held to Conclude Plans
For Withdrawal of Germans Beyond
Rhine--Surrender Of Fleet to Be
Made Without Trouble.

Paris, Nov. .6.-F'ield Marshal Won
Hirdenburg in his message to the Ger
man army said that the threat Of fam
inc caused the acceptance OF the arm
istice," says Marcel Hut!n. of the Echo
de Paris. "Altho food difficulties
played a part in the defeat Of Ger
many, the determining cause OF the
German collapse was the fact that the
enemy army was on the brink Of dis
aster. The first words Of the German
delegates to Marshal Foch were in
substance:
'Germany's army is at your mercy
Marshal. Our reserves Of men and
munitions are completely exhausted,
making it impossible for US to continue
the war"
Plans for Withdrawal Across Rhine.
In accordance with Marshal Foch's
instructions, conveyed thru Major Sis
teron to the German great headquar-
ters, German military and technical
representatives met Belgian officers at
Bruges, British at. Mons and French
and Americans at Nancy yesterday
afternoon says Marcel Hutin of the
Echo de Paris. The purpose of the
meetings was to arrange the details
Of the withdrawal of the Germans
across the Rhine and to discuss qes-
tions relative to railroads. rivers, tele-
graph and telephcnS service.
The Germans gave information con-
cerning the different systems Of COM
municatiop and the destruction effect
ed or planned by the Germans. =
The British and Belgians dealt with
the territory limited by the Belgian
frontiers The French and Americans
discussed the region south ofCharleroi
and Bonn to southern Alsace.
Hopes to Escape Anarchy.
Berne. Nov. 16.-If the new German
Six or eight weeks, the future Of new
Germany is assured. declared Frederick
Ebert, the chancellor. in a speech in
Berlin on Thursday. Chancellor Ebert
said:
"If we can carry on our work for
six or eight weeks new Germany's
future Is assured and we can hope to
obtain conditions of peace relatively
favorable, but If our adversares can
establish that anarchy reiens among
US, they will dictate conditions that will
annihilate Germany's political life"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-11-16
saxarian Queen Dead .

Amsterdam, NOV. ls.-Queen Maria
Theresa, OF Bavaria, died on Tues
day, according to, the Taseblatt OF
Munich. sE-saFs ,s.sF, tee...s..l. ~
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-11-16
soumanian Prisoners Reach France.

IBy The Associated Tress.I
With the American Forces in Alsacc
prisoners began reaching the American
lines late yesterday. They said the
Germans had feed them rather than
give them food. The Rotmanans ap-
pear in groups at different parts Of the
front. being supplied with clothing
and fed by the Americans. The Ger
mans all along the line are withdraw
ing in large numbers.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-11-16
danger if the Americans failed to ar

danger il the Americans failed to ar
rive soon. ~ Ec
Several German Officers have ap-
preached the American lines asking
what is tolte done with war material
left behind. according to the terms OF
the armistice.
German aviation officer asked to-
day where the planes OF his squadron
are to be delivered. All queries are
answered by a statement that com =
mission is considering these questions
and a statement will be- sent to the
GerH,ans.
Miss Margaret Wilson, daughter o.
the president, visited Verdun this
morning. Sine then went to MonteZe-
ville, where only bare walls remain
She passed Marlancourt, which fol
years was in no mans land and now
appears like n pile Of crushed rock
and went on the Montfaucor. which
commands view Of the country fo'
miles in all directions.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-11-16
EXTEND CREDIT TO czEcAs.
Treasury Department. Adds Tenth
Debtor TO United States.

Z Washington, Nov. 1S.--By extending
" credit OF s7.o00.00h 20 tn" rsec'-g-
Slovak national council today the
treasury added tenth debtor to the
United States.
Great Britain today was given an
additional credit OF 500, ,GHG,G GOO; italy,
$50. 900 900. and Belgium. $4,000. 900.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-11-16
NO MORE TROOPS WILL BE SENT OVERSEAS

today by the war industries board.
Conservation features Of the plan
agreed to by the industry viii con
tinue In force.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-11-16
Norman On British Delegation.

tBy the Associated Press
Toxic. Nov. It'll. G. Norman
counselor Of the British embassy it is
reported. has been named one of the
peace conference.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-11-16
PRINCE ADoLPHE QUITS.

Ruler Of Schaumbours. Lippe Ho-
nounces Title To Throne.
Basle, Nov. 16.---Prince Adolphe Of
Schaumbourg-I I.lppe. says dispatch
from Buckeborg, has renounced hiA
throne for himself and his family. 4
soldiers and workmens council has
taken over the power in the prncipal-
ity
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-11-16
Aisaee Lorraine Occupation prosre.sss.

tBy Havas Agency. AEss5 n ~
Paris Nov. 49, French and Amer
lean troops continue to progrAss In
their occupation OF Alsace- LORRAINE
Both forces are moving toward Nets
today. accors.a gto the Temps. M
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-11-16
DECORATE GENERAL pERsAlha.
American Commander Awarded Dis.
tinoushcd Service Medal

tInguIshed Service Medal.
Paris, Nov. 1c.--Ame:ican Ambassa-
dor Sharpe. General Bliss and Admiral
Benson went to main headquarters to
present to the American Commander in
chief the American distinguished SER
vice medal.