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New-York tribune., 1918-05-26
Americans Also
Caused Trouble

For instance, the large number OF
Americans settled in Western Can
ada, whose attitude toward the brisr
ish constitution has frequently been
that of the bull to the red flag, en-
tertain the highest admiration ios
the sureness and swiftness OF bris
ish justice as personified here. ins
Royal Northwest Mounted Pow
were pioneers of civilization u
very unique sense. They creapea =
the beginning what no one has slns'
wished changed-law and ofos''
justice for the poor man, as fof =.
rich. In doing so, they not csas
maintained the best traditions o. Va
British race by doing it silently s ss;s
unostenatatiously, but made Mss
own name synonyme for elnc's 3
endurance and bravery xsrR ~
New-York tribune., 1918-05-26
Fictionists Will Miss
the Heroic Figure

The passing of the police will leave
a great blank. That Of course goes
without saying. The wild-west see
mario writer, the serialist whose hero
can't prove an alibi and is forced
to fly the country, while his only
brother (who really committed the
crime) marries the girl, will be the
poorer. Every traveller in the West
will miss that startlingly picturesque
figure who, in these drab days, did
manage to infuse little color into
life. They became very familiar
with the trim, smart mounted police
man. His scarlet tunic, his Stetson
hat, his tight riding breeches, his
boyish, insouciant air, and his per-
feet poise of authority, will remain
to them a picture simply delightful.
He was the true glamour of romance.
He was the bright boy, the ladies'
pet, the swell dancer, the perfect
cavalier, just as his horse, his beau
tiful prairie-bred horse, that he
trained into it's fascinating habit of
standing unhaltered with it's reins
over it's head, was the perfect horse.
But the force had begun to suffer
from it's own friends. A little too
much sentiment had crept in for per-
feet truthfulness. Not only was it
beginning to be misrepresented as a
kind of "Lost Legion" for any scamp
and scallywag who was in disgrace,
very much as the Foreign Legion of
New-York tribune., 1918-05-26

ago the federal government of Can
ada abrogated it's contracts with the
provincial government of Saskatche
wan and Alberta, whereby the
Mounted Police exercised police jur-
isdiction over those provinces, and,
withdrawing the men from police
work proper, detailed them for spe-
cial war duties, such as watching dis
affected alien districts. But the gov
ernment still kept them at home, call
ing their services indispensable"
Notwithstanding that every upstand-
ing mothers son of them was itching
to be off, and in spite Of the fact
that as fast as each. Mounted Police
mans time expired he almost in
variably enlisted. Any branch of
the army was only too pleased to get
an ex-Mounted Policeman
However, now they're off. The
ban has been lifted. To make up for
the grievous losses sustained by the
Canadian cavalry in the rear-guard
action in Picardy, it has been de-
cided that several squadrons of horse
will be raised among the members
of the world-famous force. AS I
write, nearly eight hundred men,
practically the entire personnel, are
already on their way overseas; and
it goes without saying that they will
show their mettle on the plains of
France, as they have done on the
prairies of Canada. Do you recall
the Strathcona Horse in the South
African war--that brilliant mounted
corps of rough riders whose devil
ment shed one of the few bright
lights on that unhappy veldt cam
paign? The Strathcona Horse were
all Mounted Policemen. Do you re-
member Dan O'Leary, the Irish
Canadian, who won the Victoria
Cross for conspicuous bravery in one
of the most-chronicled stages of the
war? He too was an ex-"Mountie. !"
New-York tribune., 1918-05-26
Canadian
Rangers Go to
the Front, Clos
ing Wonderful
Record of Half
a Century
By Charles w. Stokes

A STRONG force Of United
~ States cavalry were once es-
New-York tribune., 1918-05-26
Now They re OFF
For the Big Fight

The announcement, suddenly as it
came, did not bring such q shock
to those who knew and loved the
Mounted Police as it might normally
have done. for . Little oyer b year
New-York tribune., 1918-05-26


sparsey populated Northwest
ritores. The total patrolled handle lunatcs
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-02-04
THEIR BOOZE coNFIscATED.
Grundy Center Mon Lose Whisky and
Ono Man 10 Fined

Waterloo. Feb. 4.-J L. Whitted, OF
Grundy Center. was fined 500 and
costs Saturday night by Justice Frank
+. Knapp for the Illegal transportation
OF liquor. The information Was filed
by County Attorney f. J. Wenncr.
Whitted Immediately paid the fine.
Mr. Whitted is a prominent farmer
residing near Grundy Center and was
arrested week ago by police officers
in this city and ten gallons OF whisky
were confiscated. Mr.. WhLtted was ac-
companied by two friends on route
from East Dubuque to their home at
Grundy Center. They stopped on here
and left their auto standing In front
of n local cafe. while they went inside
to eat, When they made ready to de-
part they discovered their suit case
containing the "wct fluid" missing 1t
appears the officers finding It In the car
had taken It to police headquarters.
The three men went to headquarters
and claimed the liquor. stating they
had purchased 1t for their own use,
but we're told to consult the chief of
police the next day. This they did. but
they were told the matter had been
turned over to the county attorney.
Mr.. Wenner explained that he dis
liked to prosecute under the circum-
stances, but that the law must he
obeyed. The three men were given a
weeks time to consider the matter and
to determine which ono would plead
guilty to the charge. Mr. Whitted ap-
reared and entered plea OF guilty.
He was accompanied hyh!s two friends
After paying the fine the men were
escorted to the police station, wnerc
they witnessed the destroying OF the
liuuor,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-02-04

front as follows: German. 100000 with
very few reserves; British, 100000,
with plenty OF reserves; French, L.
100000 with some reserves. aaN the
United States has 100000 reGdy to
fight by next May the entente allies
will have a preponderance OF men.
War correspondents think that the
entente will act on the defensive,
awaiting more men and preparations
from America, while the Germans for
the same reasons will attack so as TO
press the issue before America arrives.
For the first few days OF any deter
mined attack by Germany the Germans
will gain until the allies can mass
their reserves to check the drive. They
also believe that immense numbers OF
guns captured from the Russians and
Italians will be turned against the
French and British on the western
front.-Edltor.l
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-02-04
Ordered to Report For Ser.
vice in Five Day Period
Beginning Feb. q.
.IOWA'S QUOTA IS AP-
FORTUNATELY 6,3S4
Men Will Be Chosen From Class One
Of QUESTIONABLE Classification, Nn-
less Examinations Have Been lncom-
plete-Whcre Classification Has Not
Been Made Men Will Be Drawn un.
der Old System.

Des Motncs. Feb. 4.--Moblization at
quota OF the first national army was
ordered today by the war department
In the fveday period beginning Feb.
%. Approximately $500 men from
Iowa are affected.
1t was said at Adjutant General Lo-
gans office that similar instructions
had been sent to Minnesota, Illinois
and North Dakota, as these states
have not sent their final increments to
Camp Dodge. Only white men are af-
rected By the order and they will be
selected from class one OF the ques-s
,tonnnIro classification.
The text OF the order follows:
During the flve day period begin
ming Feb. %. order complete entrain-
ment for Camp Dodge OF all remaining
white men with current quota approxi-
mately 6.3S4 white men.
'"rhe American Railroad Association
will furnish you with schedules show
Ing specified date from each local
board: these schedules should control.
'Inform your railroad representatives
nt the earliest possible moment ap.-.
proximate number OF mon each board
should send.
Every effort to complete your Quota
should be made from classification
men. The examinations. in event
lassItications are not complete may
be made as under the old eystem."
Ad1utant General Logan was unable
to state today the exact number of
men TO be required from each local
boards Jurisdiction but he said the
information probably could be obtained
from the chairmen OF tho boards.
1t Is expected the concentration os
the Iowans will be accomplished xita
n minimum OF delay.
Most OF the boards have sufficient
number OF men classified lnder tna
questionable system to supply the
quota.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-02-04
Dacorations For U-Boat Crows.

Amsterdam. Feb, 4.-Emperor Will
liam created n special decoration iof
u boat crews on the anniversary OF tho
institution OF ruthless warfare tor
"rccoenltion OF meritorious work dur
Ing the war"
The Vossische Zeitung says the
decoration Is available for officers and
crews after three voyages
The emperor has conferred the order
of Pour le Empite on Admiral Won
Holtzendorfr. head Of the naval gen
eral staff, and Admiral Scheer, com
mander OF the German battle feet.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-02-04
BLAME FOR HALIFAX
CATASTROPHE FIXED
Government Commission Conducting
Investigation Places Responsibility
on Pilot Mackay and Captain Laro-
dec-Mackay to Be Prosecuted.

Halifax, Feb. 4.-Blame for the COL
lision OF the French steamer Monte
Blanc and the Belgian relief ship limo.
which resulted in an explosion on the
former vessel and the destruction OF
Halifax, was placed on Pilot Mackay. OF
Halifax, and Captain Lamodec, Of tn,
French ship, in judgment announced
today by the government commission
which conducted the investigation.
With the announcement Of the judg-
men Pilot Mackay was arrested charg-
ed with manslaughter, 1t being recon-
mended that he be criminalIy prosecut
ed and his license cancelled. The COM
mission held Captain Lamodec and the
pilot violated tho rules Of the road. The
commi ssion recommended to the
French government that Captain Lam
odec be dealt with under the laws OF
his country.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-02-04

in the future. Now and then. however,
an excenfion must he made

in the future. Now and then. however
an exception must be made.
This is one Of those cases. The
question at issue is not partisan. Meth.
er Is any principle involved. The mat
ter at issue is merely a practical ques-
ton whether we can improve the ef-
business methods in buying supplies
and whether we can get order from
confusion by cooperation.
Il agree with Senator Chamberlain
that the president does not know the
real situation. He can not give the
time to an investigation as we have
done. Like king surrounded by a
court he hears practically one side. The
people who complain do not reach the
president nor his cabinet. They come
to their senator's and representatives.
Praising Edward Ste.tinius. the war
departments new surveyor of purchas-
qe, Senator Hitchcock said he is with
out legal authority like all other volun-
teer agents.
War Brings Red Tape.
He said Great Britain and France
both had been forced to remedy gov
ernment weakness by a system similar
to the war cabinet and suggested that
the president under the bill appoint a
war cabinet and if he pleases could ap-
point Secretary McAdoo, Baker and
Daniels as its members.
The war, he said, had brought red
tape, circum,ocution, and confusion"
I'VE found we must depend on over
worked and overtrained France for ma
chine guns for ground use until nearly
the end Of this year." he said, adding
that the first American made heavy ar
tillery will be received before July and
not much before 1919 can we expect to
use in France any amount Of our own
artillery.
1--WE found, he said, that just now
we are beginning work on two great
powder plants to cost s60,000.00O and
can not get powder from these plants
medical department long ago asked
two hospital ships they have not yet
been ordered.
Much Work Ably Done.
"The task was huge one and much
of the work has been ably done. Some
Of the war department officials have
worked desperately hard. This COM
ment covers the secretary himself.
This leaves defective organization re-
sponsible for the shortcomings"
Two courses were open to the COM
mittee as result of the investigation,
he said-to report conditions making
few scapegoats or recommending leg
islation to give the president "an up
to-date war machine.'
Senators on both sides gave Senator
Hitchcock close attention.
Senator Kirby. democrat, asked If
the military committee formally had
made any findings or whether the
speech. represented the senator's In
dividual views.
Senator Hitchcock said the decision
to report the two bills was by mem
bers who had attended all the COM
mittee's meetings. Senator Kirby did
not attend the investigations until
early in January.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-02-04
Will Complete Army OF es5,ooo.

WASHINGTON. Feb. Provost Ar-.
shall General Crowder today annou.S
that the movement OF the last inc
ments OF the men selected in the frs.
draft will begin on Feb, 2s. and con
tinue for period OF five DAYS. Thig
Will complete the operation # the frs
draft as all states win have furnishes
their full quotas.
The movement VIII bring tn,
strength Of the national army up tt
GS5, ,000 men contemplated IN the FIRST
draft.
The numbers OF men which Will be
started to Cantonments are;
Camp Devens, Massachusetts 6.SIa;
Upton. New York, $500; Dix. New Jer-
scy. 1,OCO; Meade. Maryland. $3.50:
Lee, Virginia, 5000; Jackson, South
Carolina. 3.3S3 (negroes); Gordon
Georgia. $500 neEroosp: Grant, Illinois
:. 900 Taylor. Kentucky. G.2S4 Dodge
Iowa. l4,9S4: Funston, Kansas, ?,SsS;
Travis. Texas. 1858: Pike, Arkansas
1000 tncgroes).
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-02-04
MAY ABANDON HEATLEss DAYS.
Order Closing Industries on Monday
May be Rcscrdcd.

Washington, Feb. 1. 4.+Heatless Non
day. hcing observed for the third tfma
today, may be abandoned by the fuel
administration as the result OF con-
ference OF state administration here.
Fuel officials have indicated that Is
reports OF the closing showed satisfac-
tory results the heaticss holida,
might he discontinued in favor of &c
railroad embargoes now In force. (tha
most effective means nf hnndhnS the
coal shortage In the east.
Final decision In the matter Is OK
pectcd tomorrow at y conference be-
tween Mr.. Garfield and Director Gem
eral Mchdoo.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-02-04

Belliville. H., Feb. 4,--The indiet-
ments against Mayor Mollman. OF last
st. Louis, arising out OF the race rictsi
there last July. were dismissed IN tht
district court here today. Four OF the
six counts in the Indictment were dts'
missed several weeks ago and the re.
malning two counts were elimtnated
TODAY. EtE&
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-02-04
.SAMM|ES GET
BEST Of DUEL
WITH GERMANS
American Trenches Are Sub
jected to Heavy Artillery
BOmbardment.
HUNS WORSTED AND
TRENCHES WRECKED
Baker Declares Reports Of Enemy
Superiority Have Been Circulated by
Germans-Allies Believed to Hold
Advantage Because Of Superiority in
Men and Guns-Compiete Co-opera-
tion Among Allies Assured.

American troops on the front in
Lorraine have engaged tho Ger
mans in a heavy artillery duel.
The enemy subjected the American
trenches to a heavy fire. In reply
ing tho American gunners did con-
siderable damage to barbed wire
entansIements and first line
trenches. Tho American limo suf-
fered little. Two Americans were
killed, nine wounded and ono suf-
fered considerably from she'll
shock.
Fourteen enemy airpIanes and
ono captive balloon were brought
down by entente aviators on the
Italian front, while in northern
France British airmen accounted
for ton enemy machines.
Vigorous prosecution Of the war
until peace can be secured has been
decided upon by the supreme war
council, which has just completed
its meeting at Versailles.
The council found the speeches Of
Chancellor Won HertIine and Count
Czernin unfavorabIe. The functions
Of the council were enlarged and it
was announced that the unification
Of command was effected.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-02-04
ITALIAN HEROES HoNoRED.
Youthful Troops Which Scored Recent
Victory Gain Rest.

CBy the Associated Press ...
italian Headquarters in Northern
italy, Feb. 4.-The Sarrarier brigade Of
young Sardinians. which distinguished
itself IN the fighting last Tuesday,
came out of the trenches today. 1t was
an even: which stirred the country and
children and babies came from fifty
miles around to see these young heroes.
The city was gay with flags and the
walls were covered with posters, Hail
Sarrarier heroes"
The brigade marched twenty miles
from It's trenches and it was an In
spring sight as the boyish looking
soldiers came down the road. Their
helmets and uniforms were still splash
ed with mud but they marched proud
ly.
Brlgadier-Ge General Ferrigo. command
er Of the brigade. marched at the head,
with group Of wounded officers with
heads bandaged and arms in sings.
One regiment was commanded by a
major, who took the place of the
colonel, killed in Tuesdays fight.
General Pecori Giraldi, commander
Of the nrst army. was at the head Of
the receiving party.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-02-04
Union eirlc Give Play.

Special to T1mes- s-RepubIlcan.
Union, Feb. 4.-The members Of the
Sunshine class of the Congregational
Sunday school Of Union, under the su.
pervision Of Miss Agnes Carlson, as
sistant principal Of the high school,
presented the play. Betty Wales and
Mr.. Kidd" at the Electric theater Fri
day evening. for the benefit Of the Red
Cross. The net receipts are expected
to be about s35s The members Of the
class are girls ranging in age from 1s
to Is years
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-02-04
Bomb German Aerodromes.

London, Feb. 4.-"Y esterday naval
aircraft carried out bombing raid on
enemy aerodromes at Houcave (Bel-
gium)," the admiralty reports. "Many
bombs were dropped on the objective.
During the day in the course Of fight
ing one enemy aircraft was destroyed
and two driven down out Of control.
Two Of our machines failed to return.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-02-04
covorrnent Take, Railway Piers.

wasi. .ngton. Feb. ITO relieve
lighteragc conditions In New York har-
bor and promote speedy loading Of ships,
Director General McAdoo today order
cd six railways to assign about twenty
piers on the New Jersey side for the
coaling and loading Of vessels,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-02-04
COLD WAVE SHORT LIVED.
Forecast 10 For MiIder Temperatures
Duo Late Today,

Chicago, Feb. IA severe cold wave
has overspread the lake region. the
Ohio, upper Mississippi and Missouri
valleys, but, according to the forecast,
generally milder weather is due to ar
rive today. The lowest temperature
here last night was 8 below. The cold
est spot on the map was Minedosa,
Manitoba. which reported SO below zero.
Some other below zero temperatures
were: Che -les City, Iowa. 20; Cincin-
natl, 2; Davenport, IA; Des Moines, IA;
Sioux CITY, 1s, and st. Paul, 16.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-02-04

354, divided as follows: Killed or
died Of wounds. officers, 81: men. 1.725;
wounded or missing. officers, 173; men.
4,So5.
The lowest mark for many months
past was reached by last weeks cas-
ualties. They compared with $3.50 the
previous, week.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-02-04
FIVE SERIOUSLY BURNED,

Explosion Of Lamp Causes Injury to
Entire Family.
Muscatine. Feo. 4.-Ffve members Of
the John Peterson family, residing
near Oakville, are in critical condi-
tion as a result of burns received from
tbs explosion ce kerosene lamp n
their home. When Mr. Peterson at
tempted to throw the lamp thru a door
1t struck a sidewalk and the flaming
fluid was thrown on the frightened
members Of the family. The home was
destroyed.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-02-04

London. Feb. 4.-"Early last night a
party Of our troops raided the enemy's
trenches east of Harvincourt," says to-
days official announcement. "Thc hos
tile artillery was active during the
night in the neighborhood Of Lens and
northeast Of Gavrelle."
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-02-04
PAGE ONE.

PAGE ONE.
Telesraphic News:
Hitchcock as administration Critic.
Says Baker is Misled and Wilson I'm
informed.
Drafted Men Called Out Feb. 2' y,
Iowa Must Send $500 to - :
Dodge.
Sammies Punish Gcrma Artil-
lery Battle. ~.
Two Americans - = Sine 1nrt
Allies Have Prep = Ace of Men In
West.
Death Threat n nGerman Strikers,
PAGES TWO AND THREE.
Iowa News:
Court Rules on Insurance Question
Win the War Big Idea at Short
Course.
Travelling Men to Act as Loyalty
Scouts.
Reinspecton For Camp Demlng.
PAGE FOUR.
Editorials:
Voice OF the People as to Roads.
The Saver the Best Customer.
Press Stuff"
Topics and Iowa Opinion.
PAGE FIVE.
War News and Comment:
Fabricated Ship Plan Failure.
Spain Ready to Jump Into War,
PAGE SEVEN.
Story:
The Ranch at the Wolverine.
PAGES SIX, EIGHT AND NINE.
City News:
Young Soldier Ends Life.
William r. Bowman Shoots Self at
Camp Dodge,
Not to Examine Men This Week.
Rcc'a ssiflcntion OF Married Men.
To Tell OF Allies Food Needs,
New Flour Rules PROMULGATED.
Marshalltown Twenty hvo Years Ago
General and Brief city News.
PAGE TEN.
Markets and General:
Severe Weather Advances Corn.
Oats Show Strength
Upward Swing to Hog Prices.
Cattle Firm.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-02-04
Freight Movement Again Halted.

New York, Feb. 4.-The movement
Of freight was brought to q sudden
stop by yesterdays storm, which, taken
with the four previous ones, had Great
led a condition of weather the worst
known in fifty years." A. II. Smith, re-
gional director, announced today.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-02-04
[By the Associated Press.1

tBy the Associated Press. a@ss:
With the American Army in France
Feb. 3.-American officers are elated
Iover the results Of the first artillery
duel between German and American
igunners, which followed a preliminary
:shelling by the Germans, Saturday eve:
ming.
The infantry commanders, in their
report, paid tribute to the promptness
with which the artillery responded to a
call for barrage and with it's efficien,
work. The American gun fire had a
very destructive effect. 1t will require
several nights Of hard work under ar
tillery fire to repair the first line
trenches caved in by the American 75s
1t is known that three enemy dugout.
were demolished. The damage done to
the American trenches will be repaired
before tomorrow morning.
Headquarters Building Bombardsd.
In regimental headquarters vii
lage many buildings were demolished d
by the enemy fire. There were NO
casualties among the officers. The
whistling Of two shells gave warning
of the bombardment. The officers and
men sought safety in the dugouts.
The German artillery opened the Ell
gagement with a desultory lombard
ment Of the American trenches at a
certain point, firing many shrapne
shells. I'M the midst Of this a red
rocket calling for a barrage ascended
from the German first lines.
Lay Down Curtain Of Fire,
Before the German artillery could
respond the American ISIS, summoned
into action, laid a curtain Of fire along
the enemy first lines. Then began the
battle Of the gunners. The increased
intensity of the German fire was met
Immediately by the Americans, who
not only showered shells on the orig.
inal sector. but extended their activity
to a wide front.
Within twenty minutes the 75's and
larger pieces were booming all along
the valley. ,.a .
As darkness settled down the guns
grew quiet. Heavy mists again over.
hung the American sector today. ION.
|sequently there was no aerial activity