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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-03-24

the advisor OF school officers. On this
legal authority the superintendent OF
public instruction has appointed two
country school supervisors who are
working to better the physical and IN
structional conditions of the one-room
country schools. Two diplomas are pre-
pared by the state department. one Tor
a standard one room school and the
other for a superior one-room school.
The standard diploma Is awarded to
any school which meets certain min
imum requirement This minimum
standard requirement as 1t relates TO
the physical and sanitary conditions 10
as follows:
Ample playground, good approaches
to the house. two well-kept, widely
separated outhouses, convenient iuel
houses, house Well built, in good re-
pair and painted, good foundation, Wen
lighted, attractive interior decorations
good observation-disclosures suitable lot
small children. heated with 1acketea
stove in corner, or room heater anu
ventilator in corner, or basement Iur-
mace which brings clean air in thru
the furnace and removes foul air from
the room, floor and interior clean and
tidy, desks suitable for children OF all
ages, properly placed. sanitary water
supply.
The country school supervisors go
into the counties on invitation OF the
county superintendent. They visit the
schooies and examine personally the
physical equipment Along with the
diploma goes a label which is prepared
by the department of public instruc-
ton for the door of the schoolhouse.
The label has printed in gold on
black playground STANDARD School, or
Superior School," in such type that
it can be read at distance OF from
200 to 800 yards.
This appeal to local pride has been
far more successful than was antici-
pated when the plan was formulated.
The supervisors have awarded diplo-
mas to several thousand standard
schools, and a number Of diplomas
have been awarded to superior schools.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-03-24
SIOUX CITY CLEANUP.
IDes Moines Capital. ]

IDeS MONIES Sdp1IdA.J
The chief OF police in Sioux City has
been indicted for conspiring with MEM
bers of the underworld. Whether the
charges be true or not the wave OF
moral reform that Is sweeping over the
city is bound to result in good. II Sioux
City has its dives and questionable
resorts they should by all means be
eliminated and particularly before pro-
hibition goes into force in Iowa Janu-
airy 1. Police powers over the entire
state will be put to a severe test to en-
force the anti-liquor laws. 1t Is
charged that in Sioux City the police
and persons of the underworld have
had an understanding. If so the clos
ing Of the saloons there would be a
mockery, In the opinion of many liquor
sold illegally is likely to result in more
harmful results than when dispensed
under the watchful eye Of the law.
One of the most remarkable events IN
the history of Des Moines was the clos-
ing of the saloons recently with scarce
ly a protest. Ten years ago, or even
Ave, It would have been impossible to
stop the sale Of booze" without sceaes
of disorder.
All boundary cities will be handicap
ped to certain extent in ~ cling
prohibition because of the wide open
saloons across the river. Sioux City is
to be commended for cleaning house
before that time arrives.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-03-24

There has been practically no change
in the western battle front thru France
and Belgium since the retreat Of the
Germans from the Marine to the Aisne,
the reduction Of Antwerp and the
check to the attempted German thrust
against the French channel cities. 1t
has been bent and twisted each way,
sometimes for few miles, but oftener
for few yards. There are indications
now, however, that the allies are about
to launch vigorous spring campaign.
and the map shows stragetic points
where the fighting is now progressing
and where it may be expected to in
crease in intensity l. In this sector
the British have launched strong at
tack with at least three army corps on
the German right wing, capturing
Neuve Chapelle and striking toward
Lille, with marked advances along a
two mile front. In Belgium the re-en-
forced Belgian army has taken the Of
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-03-24
LEGISLATIVE PRAYERS.
ISheldon Mail

SNSluOn Hdu.I
Will the Sheldon Mail, which pro-
poses to do away with the So daily
prayer at Des Moines, kindly elucidate!
Does It contend that the legislature
doesn't need any praying for or that
It is beyond redemption? Sioux City
Journal.
We neither contend that the legisla-
ture is wholly irredeemable nor that It
does not need all Of our prayers. We
do contend seriously, however. that 1t
is worse than foolish to hire differ
ent minister for each body OF the legis-
lature every day to go to Des Moines
and for IS offer q few platitudes. 1t Is
nice to give the ministers free trip to
the capital, but SO day IS too much
for ten minutes effect. Why, that's IN
the neighborhood Of $1,000 session or
more. The efficacy and the power OF
prayer can not be measured In dollars
and cents. It is not a question OF how
much money a prayer Is worth; that 10
blasphemous. It Is merely the ludi-
crousness Of paying two ministers 80
to go to the capital every day. when
there is no use In doing It. Any minis
ire in Des Moines would doubtless be
clad to go to the states capitol oc-
casionally and start the days session
with q few words Of sincere supphca-
zion that the almighty would come
down into the hearts Of men and lead
them Alright. There would be less OF
show, less Of curiosity, and, we be-
lieve, more sincerity, and there you
have 1t.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-03-24

islation to remedy those needs and 10
further the progress of such state
An instance of trading was found
in the Johnston road fight Wednes-
day afternoon when a legislator VINO
declared himself in favor of the state
highway commission, voted to aboi-
Ish the commission merely because
the Johnston supporters agreed 70
support his amendment which Wouio
give the cities and towns proper
tionate amount Of the auto tax
This practice can not be too strong
ly condemned. A legislator who Will
exchange his vote for another B.
merely to jam thru pet measure =
whether constructive or destructive OF
the interests os Iowa is not worthy Oh
a seat In the assembly.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-03-24
Who Pays the Frs,shts

There is = ddnerencs of opinion be-.
tween the railroads and the state rail-,
way commissioners az to who will pay
the freight 4 the roads increase the
rates on grain. The railroad attorneys
say the consumer will pay 1t. The
railway commissioners say the farmers
will pay IT. and that they are not able
to stand II
In the long run, neither Is correct-at
least not wholly SO, Economic adjust
ments are complicated. Their results
are seldom all that they appear on the
face Of things to be. But the most
part, 1t Ii clear, neither the farmer nor
the consumer will pay the extra freight
which the railroads propose to charge.
The land owners will pey T. In Ne
braslka this includes only about three
farmers out Of every Ave. the proper
ton who both own farm and farm \.
It ia; a fact that at asst the farmers
will nay the freight. A rise In freight
rates viii not alter the price 81 wheat.
That ID .fixed In the world market. Tbs
extra t.eichk viii he an extra expense
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-03-24

Des Moines. The attorneys Of the state
are almost to q man behind the move
ment, SO members OF the committee
say. But the attorneys are not alone
in this respect. Any one who IL familiar
with jury affairs in the cities OF Iowa
knows Of the abuses that have crept
into this highly important feature OF
dealing out Justice.
The Kimball bill provides that the
judges shall name jury commission
Of Ave men. known to be disinteresteo
and Of high moral character. They
shall select the jury after taking oath
as to the quality Of the men they are
to choose. This jury panel may be re-
jected by the Judges and q new ono
drawn. In other, words, the selection
Of the Jury 10 carefully safesuardsd.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-03-24
an ILLINOIS SCHOOL PLAN.

While from the repute Of Illinois adj
a,niistrations it might be presumed
in the state across the Mississippi be-
cause it furnished places for two more
appointees there is something In the
proposition that suggests availability
and value unled the right kind Of state
superintendsnts ana inspectors.
The law Of Illinois makes the SUI
perintendent Of public instruction the
supervisor Of all the common and pub
lie schools Of Illinois. It, makes him
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-03-24
Masonic Meetings.
SPECIAL COMMUNICATION


Marshall Lodge, No. los A. F. & A. NJ
Friday, March 26. Work in first degree.
John W. Wells, secretary; w. H.
Steiner, w. NJ.
slGNET CHAPTER, No. 3s, R. A. M.
Regular communication Monday. Marcn
20. L. s. kilborn, H. p; John w.
Wells. Rec.
STATED ASSEMBLY, King solomon
Council No. 20, R. & 8. n. Monday aites
the third Sunday. !. T. Forbes. recoroer:
George Gregory, T. I. M.
REGULAR coNcLAvE, st. Aldemar
Commandery No. 80. K. T.. Tuesday
March % at 1880 o'clock. Regular nusl-
ness. George Gregory, E. c.; M. 5.
Mcfarland, Rec.
SPECIAL MEETING Central Chap
ter o. E. S. No. 81, March "a. scnooi
of instruction, 2:30 p. M; dinner o:'o
n. M: Initiation, 1880 p. m. anna
Downing, secretary; Mary Black COL
Inns. w. NJ.
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raverlns /. Red Mars Liquor.


II have to smile every time I see ~
Indian in Washington" said ]. G. Burr
ton, of Oklahoma, chairman Of the exec
cutive committee Of the National Ase
ISOLATION Of Boards of Pharmacists
who IL at the Raleigh.
mot that il amuses mo TO see them.
because our state Is full Of them. but
it's their department that gives mo
mirth. They Just amble along this
streets and the greatest silence 10 obs
served on their parts. When guess
toned they answer in monosyilables,
IL at all, and the chances are 10 to I
they are many times ;riser than their
questioner But they will not talk.
and are considered the best listeners
In the world.
MANY Of them have college educa-
lions, but the fasteners dc not seem
to regard them ~ the least bit adj
yanced from the time the Indian went
around with belt full Of scalps.
1.-THE liquor situation IN Oklahoma a.
pertaining to the Indian is rather
odd one. 1t would Seem to he hope
less task to try to convince man that
an Indian in our country can get drunk
on lemon extract as we'll and COM
pletely az IL he had the real stuff IN
the whisky line. !,
Vanilla proves good substitute.
but the craving IL for lemon extract.
which in many cases contains as hisn
rs 30 per cent alcohol. Vanilla runs
about 20 per cent less. Alcohol in our
country must, the law says, be SO
medicated as to preclude any possible
ity Of its being used az a beverage.
but many groceries keep lemon ex.
tract, and Mr.. Red Men knows It, and
when he wants drink, when he cant
get liquor, he 10 often heard TO invite
I brother Indian with. Let's flavor up
q bit.'"-Washington Post.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-03-24
u,RY REFORM NEEDED.
rDes Moines sCanita1.l

TDeS M0tnpa CanlLal.l
The Iowa legislature could confer no
greater favor upon the people OF Iowa
than to pass the Kimball bill provid-
ing for jury reform In counties IN
which there are cities Of 10000 popuia-
ton or more.
The bill, under the above population
restrictions, proposes to do away with
the present slip -shod method OF select
ing juries by the election judge board
Of supervisors system and establish
jury commission. "a
The state bar association at Bur
lington detailed committee which mas
appeared before the Judiciary commit
tee of the senate in favor Of the meas--
ure. The committee consisted Of Judge
william McNett Of Otturnwa, former
! Senator G. q. Sanders q Council
OiuHD oiSu >-Svs Q 2 7s- $500 -
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-03-24
IOWA IN THE MUD.

IDes Moines Register and Leader.]
Osborne, O., March 2O.-To the Edi-
tor: When I left Iowa March 16 the
state was undergoing the annual
mud blockade because Of road condi-
ton. In fact at many points we were
reminded of swamp. There were no
more real highways than fifty years
ago. But upon reaching Indiana and
Ohio, highways were like city streets
dry and smooth. Horse drawn We
hicles, automobiles, motor truck, were
in active use, same as in summer. If
we did not see 1t, it would be hard to
believe that the great, rich, beautiful.
everywhere well spoken Of state OF
Iowa would be permitted to continue
in a primitive road condition, and
back number because Of neglect to pass
effective laws providing for permanent
road construction. c. Nysewander.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-03-24

in the Argonne. !. Against the Ver-
dun forts tho Germans have made no
progress. but the French have been
very active with operations around st.
Mihiel and Pont-a- Mousson. Their
general objective 10 Metz. S. In the
district southeast Of Nency. at Badon-
viller, the Germans recently claimed an
advance Of four miles on thirteen
mile front. 6. In Upper Alsace the
fighting has been severe and still COM
tfnllea
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-03-24

tense. 2. scissors. the nearest point
to Paris, where the Germans made q
notable advance in January which they
still hold. g. The Champagne district.
Here the French have been making q
strong offensive for several weeks. Ber-
lin has belittled the attack but the
French claim to have held and In
trenched all the positions they have
captured. The object Of the French
is to cut the German railroad commun-
ications and get behind the foes forces
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-03-24
BRITISH sLockAps sPURIous.

iIlsaal Rule, Wkieh ~hae osis. Respect.
ina Nation Can Aeospt"
No lawful blockade has bssn sstab-
lished. What Great Britain. France
and Germany are doing under the guiss
Of blockades il In conflict with all law
and precedent.
The declaration Of London. in 1909,
has never been formally accepted, but
it stands as the most authoritative ex-
preston OF international law ever pro-
mulgated. Its first article declares that
blockades must not extend beyond the
ports and coasts belonging to the en-
envy"
Great Britain's spurious SlocEads ex-
tends to the ports and coasts OF Hol-
land, Denmark. Norway and Sweden. It
assumes to prohibit traffic In noncon-
traband goods between these countries
and the United States.
Even II 1t were to be admitted that
the spurious blockades now in progress
were legitimate In their methods and
scope. they violate the law OF nations
in two other respects. They have not
been duly proclaimed. Their geo
graphical limits have not been specih-
cally stated.
Great Britain's excuse for its spuri-
Gus blockade Of Holland, Denmark.
Norway and Sweden is that goods
shipped from the United States to
those countries may And their way into
Germany. If such goods are noncontra-
band, there Is nothing in law to pre-
vent their passage into Germany.
To interdict all commerce between
neutrals on the ground that some OF It
may benefit belligerents Is a PROPOSE
ton that SO seH-respecting nation can
accept.
True, blockadeS are regulated by
law, They are exceedingly formal.
Those who disregard them know the
penalties that we now have are infor-
NAL, almost reckless. True. blockades
are war blockades. The spurious block
ade Of the present day pretends to be
friendly to some people, while hostile
to others.
What the belliserents have attempted
IL to drive our commerce from the
seas. Germany mensces with subma-
rines all Of 1t that attaches to Britain
and France. Britain and France
menace al Of It that. whether at
tached 70 neutral nations or not, and
whether contraband or not, may by any
chance prove OF service to Germany.
We must denouncs this lawlessness
on both sides. We must Insist upon
the recognition OF law, SO far Is we
| are concerned, by nations that are ig-
| noring law az to each other. AS neu-
trails we have important duties which
will be faithfully performed. We also
have rights which win be resolutely
maintained.-New York World.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-03-24
Iona Newspapers

HAS TWENTY-FIVE MILES PAVED.
MASON City Globe GaZette.]
1t is a good guess that Senator Rob-
inson will take the same firm stand In
the senate to retain the highway COM
that Representative Jones did
in the house. Cerro Gordo county has
at least twenty five miles of good
roads the past two years because OF
this law, 1t would not nave had, If the
old law has been in force.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-03-24

Mason City Globe Gazette. And the
people Of Iowa will elect Legislature
that will vote aid for hard surfaced
roads and give counties the right to
vote road bonds to their hearts con-
tent. The good roads movement 10
coming. however slowly"
IT an acre of land and lemon tree
is worth $1,000 in California, we can't
see why an acre Of land and 100 bu-
shells of corn isn't worth that much In
Iowa." says the Castana Times.
Honestly" inquiries the Sioux City
Journal, isn't 1t about time for Iowa
to begin getting into shape so that 1t
may take a little pride in it's highways,
as we'll as in the fields Of corn and oats
thru which they run?"
The Grinnell Register says, I'VE
have thirteen other, things on the list
that we want to worry about before
we commence worrying on who ID TO
be elected governor in 1916"
The Grand Junction Globe Says, II
there is proof for the stories that come
to this paper Of the graft in Sioux CITY,
1t is high time things were cleaned up.
Conditions at home ought to help point
out his duty in regard to the special
agent bill to Lieutenant Harding,
points out the Globe. 1.-The same OBJ
servation is applicable to Senator
White of the Iowa City district. In
Iowa City. in the shadow of college
walls, special agent recently found
elaborate gambling rooms operated"
The Centerville Iowegian says that
eff Harding is a candidate every wet
vote will be for him. And it will be
necessary for the drys to center on
someone else. Whoever it Is, If he Is
a strong man Of ability, he will be the
nominee. Harding is not the kind OF
man Iowa voters are electing to office
on the heels of advanced temperance
legislation"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-03-24
BUSINESS-LIKE ROAD WORK.
TI,ouan Observer

The Observer Is not in favor Of saw
ing money on road work. We believe in
spending it-but getting the moneys
worth. Right now this county. as well
as it's affairs are administered. does
not get the dragging done anywhere
near as we'll as it should be done. The
man who waits until the dirt is dry
before going over 1t with his team and
drag does not deserve any money for
his work, for he has done no good. The
time to drag roads is when the dirt
is wet, not muddy, tho It is better to
do it then then when too dry. We wish
the board would look into this dragging
business a little this eason, and get
little better execution, or change
road men. The same thing is true Of
the town-the work should be better
done.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-03-24
IOWA OPINION AND NOTES.

'If Jupiter P1uvius ever gets to
working in Iowa again like he did q
dozen or more years ago, there will not
be any knockers Of good roads, who
win have courage to speak" says the
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-03-24
IOWA BUTTER.

[Iowa City Republican,
A Wisconsin buttermaker, at the ma
tional convention OF buttermakers at
Mason City, said that inspection and
instruction has improved the methods
of butter making in Wisconsin until
the farmers there are getting from one
to four cents a pound more for their
butter than producers In other states
with equal market facilities. An Iowa
City grocer says he pays from IA to
% cents for dairy butter. Why Is 1t
that some butter sells for double the
price of other butter? It costs a given
amount to produce pound OF butter
fat, yet the amount received for this
outlay varies greatly. Why do not all
get the top price? Those who do not
are working for less pay. or less re-
suits than the persons who get the top
price 1t does not pay to be at the tail
end Of anything.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-03-24
TEACHERS PENSIONS.
Monticello Express.1


The house voted down the teachers
pension bill. The state OF Iowa and its
school townships have never been
fairly just-to say nothing Of liberality
with their school teachers. Wages
sufficient have never been paid to sup
port those who have remained long in
the profession and enable them to lay
by a bit for the years when work can
no longer be done. The parsimontous
members Of the house were OF the
opinion that in the end it might cost
too much. Everything worth while
costs something either in effort or IN
money. It were better to recognize the
worth Of the veterans In the teaching
ranks, and give them in decent way
what they are entitled to, in manner
10 satisfy their self-respei;t, C
kick them out OF the schools when old
age comes. with the information that
q greatful state will give them board
and bed with other paupers In q ccun-
ty home, II adversely overtakes them.
We seem to have thousands for hog
pens at the state fair grounds but
nothing beyond the daily needs CO the
teachers in our public schools.
TRADING IN THE LEGISLATURE.
[Des Moines NewA]
Iowa legislators are guilty OF the
most reprehensible practice In legisla-
tive assemblies; the practice OF trad
ing. a
| Legislators are not properly repre-
senting their constituents when they
trade votes. They are not properly
| representing Iowa when they vote FOL
a measure which they do not favor
merely because It's author promised hi
vote in return.
| A legislator is not elected to place
as many laws as possible on tn
statute books but to inquire into tn
needs Of the various communities
the state and to enact constructivs ies
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-03-24

women clersymen In Oregon numbss
seventeen. + 81. isi f5si =
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1915-08-04
Frank D. Flint

The Store that Sells l9eSMsx Coats, Suits & Skirts
The Midsummer Clearance Sale will be continued
into August long enough to close out the balance
of the summer merchandise. This week we shall
offer some dresses at prices that will prove very
attractive
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1915-08-04
Fixing Up an Election.

A curious incident once occurred at
Patton at an election for parliament
Sir Mark Wood, who had been one Of
its members for several years, had as
his colleague in the parliament Of 1912
Sir William Congreve, the inventor of
the famous 'COngreve rocket" The
latter resigned in 1916, and the baro-
net wished his own son to fill the va
cancy. There were only three voters
in the constituency-Sir Mark, his son
and his butler, named Jennings-but
as the son was away and the butler
had quarreled with his master an op-
portunity was afforded for a singular
revenge. Jennings refused to second
Sir Marks nomination of his son and
proposed himself, and a deadlock was
averted only by Sir Mark coming to
terms with the refractory butler,
whose nomination he seconded in Or
der to induce him to act as a seconder
to his son. Matters being thus put
formally in train, Sir Mark arranged
with Jennings that the formers vote
should be alone given. and the final
state Of the poll at Patton's only
known contest stood thus: Wood
CTory), l.; Jennings (Whig), O.-West-
minister Gazette.