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Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-12-24
SPECIAL PROBLEMS,

The district unit of school adminis-
tration is rooted deep in the ma jorty
of northern and western states and
doubtless has some virtues--perhaps
great ones-but we must recognize that
in many ways it works very badly. The
districts themselves are infinitely di-
verse in size, wealth, population and
school facilities. There is no adequate
supervision over the small districts,
either in educational matters or fl
nance. Many districts, no doubt. are
We'll administered, but in many others
there is constant evidence of Irregular
tiles, extravaganza, waste, Illegal pro-
cedure and even graft.
The fixing and adjustment of district
boundaries and the location of school
houses are source of never ending
dissension and injury. The present
laws governing these matters are COM
pick and lead not infrequently to
deadlock.
Yet the state department, even with
the assistance of county superintend-
ents. school trustees and others, has
not been able to reach a satisfactory
conclusion as to the exact way in
which the law should be amended. We
expect to keep after this problem
vigorously until a satisfactory solution
is found. 1t is, of course possible that
the state might decide to remedy these
evils in large way by placing more
authority in a larger unit, like the
county or even the state itself.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-12-24
PLEASED OVER WELCOME.

Company A headquarters was Wis.,
tied just as the men were at mess.
There Robert Murrayfield. a newspaper
reporter, was sought out and from the
smile he wore II was evident that
Idaho looked good to him. He admit
ted as much. Say but it seems good
TO be back among your own people,
he said. Not that they did not use
us good at Nogales. but there was all
varieties down there and they seemed
to get tired of the soldiers and the
welcome we have received since strik-
ing Idaho has made us all feel good
In oar company are some 25 Poeatello
boys and while it was els o'clock
when we pulled in there this morning.
a big crowd was at the depot to greet
them and you can bet there was not
Pocatelo fellow in the regiment that
was not up to return the salute. They
knew the crowd would be there and the
whole train knew it when the Gate
civ was struck
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-12-24
FAvoRs THE RAILROADS.

When Holden's attention vas called
tonight TO the decision filed in New
York today in the switehmens case. he
stated that. IS he understood the de-
cision, it was more in favor of the rail-
roads than of the employees.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-12-24

California orchards are piped for
the purpose of conveying spraying
solution to the trees
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-12-24
PROUD OF THEIR REGIMENT.

Company A is the pride of the regi-
ment and while Won may not like to
hear ii ! will tell you how we put one
over on Company III and some of the
other companies. Companies c, A, f,
L and NJ, comprising the First batta'.
ion, were sent on sham battle ma
newer and we marched to Elgin, rs
miles in one day. ordinarily a day and
II half march. We knew we were to
encounter the Second battalion of the
regiment and we were called out at II
O'Clock that night after making the
march to lie In wait for the Second
battalion. We captured it. The Boise
company was in the Second battalion
and we all knew we would have to
stay up all night to get ahead of that
bunch or any of the Idaho boys for
that matter. but we did.
Visit around a little and ask any
of the men about the Second Idaho
They are all proud of the regiment and
every man Is proud of his company and
that pride was what caused every
member of the Second Idaho to do his
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-12-24
RAILROADS Will KEEP
Up FIGHT IN COURTS
ON THE ADAMSON LAW

Chicago, Dee. 25.-The railroads will
continue their court fight against the
Adamson law irrespective of the de-
eision of the federal arbitration board
in the case of the Switchmens Union
of North America.
This was the statement tonight of
Hale Holden, president of the Burling-
ton railroad. Holden is one of the
leaders in the fight against the Adam
son law and was spokesman for the
railroads during the conference in Chi
cago when the railroad brotherhoods
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Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-12-24

Christmas Turkey Dinner, soc. Pal
ace Cafe, TIA Main.-Adv. D24
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-12-24

Optometry means Eye Service.
ADV. I
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-12-24
THE BURDEN OF MEMBERSHIP.

During the first year of the boards
administration the five appointive
members devoted an average of more
than so days of working time to the
duties of their position, not counting
letters, kilograms, telephone calls ming
led in their other Gays. Two members
gave over 20 days each. As the work
of the department becomes more sys-
tematized these excessive demands
have been reduced; but the burden is
still very great
This service is rendered at an actual
financial loss; the method of refunding
expenses only upon presenting receipts
is such that even with the annual hon
orarium members rarely get back khat
they actually spend.
That the board should donate their
services without charge. is in accord
with the uniform American prccedents
In connection with regents, trustees.
and even school directors. Indeed tho
type of ability demanded and always
obtainable for such positions would be
too costly to pay for at its market
value.
But 1t would seem that the least the
state could do would be to provide
against any member actually being
liHeu LOT his SeTNleeS DN HaNlnR 10 eX-
pend more than he can recover. The
board, in the only action it ever took,
has passed resolution asking a rem
edy for this condition. which will be
presented to the legislature.
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION.
The business administration of the
board is dealt with in the report OF
the business agent, J. Fred Williams.
which IL attached to my report and
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-12-24

the quickness with which the boys of
the Second Idaho could whip into line
and be on the march was witnessed at
the depot. Hardly had the steaming
engines stopped before the khaki clad
youths began pouring forth and with
IN two minutes later companies began
to line UP in march order. Now and
then mother, sister or sweetheart
would dart from the crowd and with
moist eyes would give her welcome
hastily and then drop back and watch
with pride company after company
pass BY, marching with the same
sturdy step that characterized them
as the best regiment on the entire
border
AT the Boise barracks from the time
the first companies arrived until late
at night there was scene of activity.
Tents went up hurriedly, supplies were
unloaded and cots and bedding were
moved into the stove heated buildings
which We're all in readiness. The COM
panies were quick in taking possession
and soon the floors We're covered 18th
cots which were hastily made. At $3.50
several of the companies We're enjoy
ing mess, joshing and having a good
time and telling each other and the
few visitors on the grounds how glad
they were to be back home again.
COLONEL TALKS ABOUT TROOPS.
Colonel Edelblute was early at the
officers headquarters giving directions
for the quartering of the troopers. He
stated that while the men were glad
to get home, that they would have
willingly stayed on the border had
they been needed longer. The health
of the men was excellent he said and
during the six months in the tented
city on the Mexican border but four
men We're lost out of the Second Idaho
and only one by a preventable disease
or pneumonia. He stated they We're
just getting ready to go into winter
quarters, boarding up the tents and
making other preparations when news
came that they would be ordered home
and the work was stopped.
There evidently is not a man in any
company in the regiment but what
thinks his company is the crack one in
the Second Idaho. As "a representative
of the Capital News was circulating
about the barracks Saturday night he
met men from several of the COM
panies. The first husky chap into
whom he bumped was from Company
\, which the private confidently stated.
was the best company in the reg
iment. A Weiser man declared Com
pany L. headed all the list and a boy
from the prune city of Payette whis-
pered that Company / was considered
the leader of the regiment
That the boys We're glad to be home
was evident. Their faces beamed with
smiles and they all admitted that there
was no place like Idaho and they were
glad to be back and anxious to be in
their home towns again.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-12-24
RETIRING ALLOWANCE.

The most progressive school sys-
TENS throughout the United States are
following the uniform practice of
European countries in the matter of a
pension system or system of retiring
allowances for teachers. / mention the
problem in this report as a matter call
ing for attention. A somewhat thorough
discussion of it is planned at the meet
ing of the State Teachers Association
in December. 1t is to be hoped that
this discussion may lead to some defi-
mite and valuable proposals.
PROBLEMS OF URBAN DISTRICTS.
The state department of education
thus far has done little in any way to
assist the large districts. This has
been due to the urgent demands from
the smaller districts, and especially the
rural schools. However, we must not
suppose that the urban districts, with
their graded schools. large enrollments
and high schools are without their own
peculiar and difficult problems. The
state department of education cannot
properly continue to neglect these
large school systems, but we cannot
afford them any considerable amount
OF help until we are able to call into
the department one or more persons
who are trained and expert along GER
tain lines of city school work This
can be done only when the state is
ready and willing to increase the funds
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Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-12-24

Piano moving made easy. Call 73.
Peasley Transfer & Storage Co-Adv
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-12-24
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

The business administration of the
board is dealt with in the report of
the business agent. j. Fred Williams,
which 1t attached to my report and
The Washington herald., 1916-12-12
taste FOR CHOCOLATE
GROWS upon AMERICA
Greatly Increased Imports of Crude
Cocoa Shown by Statistics.

A growing fondness for chocolate and
cocoa Is indicated in the greatly increased
imports of crude cocoa into the United
States during the last fiscal year.
According to statistics compiled by the
Bureau Of Foreign and Domestic Com
merce. of the Department Of Commerce..
a total Of 24s, zS2 900 pounds were pur-
chased abroad during the fiscal year
1916. which is 5o.oOo.oo0 pounds more than
was bought in 1915 and double the i'm
ports Of 1910
This is not to be accounted for by de-
creased imports of manufactured cocoa
and chocolate, because America is buy
Ing such products In about the usual
quantities. Nor is 1t because of shipping
abroad larger quantities of prepared
cocoa and chocolate. 1t is due solely to
a growing taste for chocolate and cocoa,
especially the former.
Some of the producing countries are
now shipping to the United States direct
instead Of through European middlemen.
One instance In 1916 was a direct shipment
Of 25,0o0.0oo pounds from British West
Africa. imports from which country here
tofore reached the United States via
England. There were marked increases
in shipments from Brazil, Portugal, and
French Africa, and a sharp decline in
those from the United Kingdom.
The Washington herald., 1916-12-12
DEATH OF J. c. COURTS
DEPLORED AT CAPITOL.

One Of the familiar faces in the Capitol
missed most these days. and one Of minds
which have been so invaluable to Con-
gress for nearly twoscore of years, is
That OF James c. Courts, who died during
a recess of Congress.
For thtrty-nine years he was connected
Win the Appropriations Committee, and
irrespective of the political complexion
Of the House had been clerk OF the COM
mlttee for many years. During that
time he scrutinized the figures and kept
account of the items in appropriations
aggresattng millions. As a mark of re-
spect at his passing the Appropriations
committee, on motion of Chairman FStz-
gerald. yesterday made an announce
ment in part as follows:
In his death the committee suffered a
great loss, the country a DISTINGUISHED,
faithful and patriotic servant his family
a gentle and devoted head"
The Washington herald., 1916-12-12
S. KANN'S EMPLOYEES
WILL GET PRESENTS
Six Hundred of Stores Force viii Re
eeive Extra Weeks Pay.

.. kann. Sons and Company will give
many OF their employees an extra weeks
pay few days before Christmas because
or the increased cost Of living. More thar
les.
or the 1,soo persons on the companys
payroll there are more than 600 have
peen In the service more than q year and
they VIII receive the presents.
Our hrm has decided to Distribute
about 5000 IN cash this year to the poor
er paid employees" George 8. DeNesIe.
supertntendent OF the frm, said. This
VIII be not only in recognition Of the
fact that II costs our empoyes more t.
live now than 1t has in the past, but VIII
be In recognition Of faithful services and
is stimulation OF continued LOYALTY"
Resolutions have been presented to the
company expressing the appreciation of
the employees.
The Washington herald., 1916-12-12
A Nervous Wreck at 46---A Miracle of STRENGTH
And Vitality at 50---Taking Iron Did It
Doctor Says Nuxated Iron Is Greatest Of
All Strength Builders Often Increases
the Strength and Endurance Of
Delicate, Nervous Folks 200 Per
Cent in Two Weeks Time.

NEW YORK. n. Y-Not long a m to me
s% soq s ms to s Hss
boy Of 20 and fun Of vigor. vim Vitality as
nuxated iron had filled him with life At 30 he
at so miracle vitality beamng with the
buoyancy Of youth As have said hundred times
would only throw away patent na1seous
concocnons and take simple nuxated convinced
thatfhe lives Of thousands of might be
sumption. kidney liver trouble, The real
and true which started their diseases nothing
lack OF iron absolutely necessary to
enable your blood to change food into living tissue
out it. matter how much what you eat your food
You don't get the strength out of it and
you become weak. pale and slckly looking just
are not strong or well owe it to yourself make
the following test See how long
fve-ran tablets of ordinary nuxated iron three times
per day after meals for weeks Then test your
strength again and for yourself how you
who aIling all the while, strength and
endurance and entirely get rid of all symptoms dys-
days time simply taking in the proper form And
this sitter they had in some been doctoring
mo S , without obtaining any benefit But don't take
form that easily absorbed and assmiiated ike
IL may prove worse than Many an athlete or
pr1zenghter has won the day simply because knew
blood with before he went into the affraE 9he m
for the lack of iron.-E. Sauer M b. N-'
% .o % Iron f',o@nd.s @ es s p, s.n
Who. foa eonsuens widely prescribed By
Sss uslss The older tno1anis mon products amated
eonty Is the nearly ndiou
'sn . hr rsTOus rundown conditions Ths suh
The Washington herald., 1916-12-12
MARSHALL CONTEMPT
CASE BEING ARGUED

An imposing array Of counsel appeared
before the Supreme Court yesterday to
argue the question OF the power of the
House of Representatives to punish for
contempt Of its privileges and powers.
Argument was begun in the case Of
H. Snowden Marshall, district attorney
for the southern district of New York,
against the House. Marshall sought to
escape a warrant issued by Speaker Clark,
charging him with contempt by suing
for a writ of habeas corpus. The lower
courts refused the writ
Charles P. Spooner and Jesse Adkins
represent Marshall The House was rep
resented by D. Cady Herrick and Martin
Iittleton.
The Washington herald., 1916-12-12
CONGRESS TO RECESS
FOR HOLIDAY PERIOD

Despite the urging Of Speaker Clark
that Congress forego an extended vaca-
ton during the holidayH it has practi-
cally been agreed that an adjournmeut
win be taken Friday, December q, until
January Z
This statement was made By Majority
Leader Claude Kitchtn yesterday In con-
Junction with an announcement that the
President does not disapprove thu plan I"
To offset this vacation and speed up
the work on the appropriation brla. tbe
morning.
The Washington herald., 1916-12-12
DANIELS CUTS DOWN
Big NAVAL PROGRAM
Advises House Committee to Reduce
Ship Building One-half.

Secretary Daniels, before the House
Naval Affairs Committee yesterday de-
Tended his action IN advocating q lesser
building program for the current wear
than did the Naval General Board, of
which Admiral Dewey is president.
Mr.. Daniels program. cut on one bat
tleship and one battle cruiser as well
as a large number Of smaller craft.
The Secretary, who spent the whole
day with the committee and will return
today. said he thought It unwise to
attempt more this year than half Of
the remaining two years allotment of
the three-year building program agreed
upon last year.
His program Of construction includes
three out Of six battleships, one out of
two battle cruisers, fifteen out of thirty
destroyers. fourteen out of twenty-eiRht
coast submarines and four out of nine
fleet submarines. The Secretary said
there was an inadequate supply of labor
and facilities to carry out the larger
program.
Taking up the personnel Mr.. Daniels
adopted Recommendation by Represen-
tative Butler, Of Pennsylvania, that en-
listed men In the navy be given more
opportunities to enter the Naval
Academy.
Mr.. Daniels advocated abandonment al
navy yards as places Of residence and
social activities for navy officers and their
families.
The House spent the better part of the
day debating the Indian approprtat tions
bill. reported from the COMMITTEES by
Chairman Stephens, Of the Indian Com
mittee. The bill carries an appropria-
ton Of $1o65, $50. exclusive of trust f,nd.
thus decreasing the departmental est.
mates by a.6o4,4oo and the current law
by SSh'sS Debate Of the bill WIN be
continued today.
The Washington herald., 1916-12-12
TWO ELECTION FRAUD
CASES In HIGH COURT

Solicitor General Davis, on behalf of
the government, yesterday filed a motion
I'm Supreme Court seeking advancement
for hearing of two election frand cases.
One is that against Edward O'Toole,
indicted for conspiracy to injure Repub-
lican candidates for the United States
Senatorship in West virginia and for
conspiracy to vote repeaters. The other
is against Mathew T. Gradwell and
Charles Hambley. indicted for corruption
resentative from Rhode Island.
The Solicitor General also moved to
advance for hearing a case against Solo
mon Kenofskey. of New Orleans. indicted
in a scheme to use the mails to defraud.
and a case against Swan Hoglund. pro-
ceeded against for alleged failure to
comply with the homestead laws in maxi
ing entry.
The Washington herald., 1916-12-12
MANY CIVIC WORKERS
TO ATTEND CONVENTION

An unusually heavy attendance OF dele
gates will mark the twelfth annual con-
vention Of the American Civic Associa-
ton, which Will open here tomorrow
morning.
Many subjects to be discussed are oi
vital interest to State and municipal
governments
Talks win be made by Percy Mackaye
the poet. on community drama: by Mis-
Margaret Wilson, daughter Of the Presi
dent. on community use of school houses
by Col. w. w. Harts, U. s. A.. on de-
velopment Of Washington park facilities
and by DR.. John Nolan. Of Cambridge
Mass. on municipal housing of indus
trial populations.
The Washington herald., 1916-12-12
TRADE BOARD CHIEFS
ORGANIZE AT SESSION

The first meeting Of the newly appoint
ed executive committee of the Washing
ton Board of Trade was held yesterday.
Sam ]. Prescott presided and J. H. Gun
ningham was secretary. The commit
tee organized with William D. West as
vice chairman.
On recommendation of the membership
committee Charles s. Douglass, Clarence
F. Welch, Charles E. Haupt, jr., Charles
Rubel and William E. Padgett were elect
ed to membership.
Hereafter the executive committee will
meet on the second and fourth Mondays
Of each month.
The Washington herald., 1916-12-12
ONE SCHOOL COLLECTS
1868 LBS. OF PAPER

The Stevens School was the leader for
the past week In the paper-collecting cam
paign OF the children Of the public schools.
II collected .36s pounds of paper.
The johnson School follows that with
1s.7H pounds. and Petworth again holds
Its place among the first three with I2.gzs
pounds Force Ia next with 1880 pounds.
and Garnet follows with 1904 pounds
The total collected from all Schools was
seo, ,sA pounds. q big increase over that
collected last week
The Washington herald., 1916-12-12
WOULD MOVE INSANE HERE,

In letter to Speaker Clarke, the Sec
retary of War has urged legislation
which will allow American insane patti.
ents at Panama to be transferred ia
the Government Hospital for the Insane
in the District of Columbia.
The Secretary said that Of many cases
of insanity in the Canal Zone It is i'm
possible to establish the legal residence
Of the patient
The Washington herald., 1916-12-12
100000 IN XMAS SAVINGS.
Banks VIII Mail Checks to Abou
10000 Thrifty Depositors,

Washington banks will distribute more
than 5000 900 this year in Christmas saw
ings accounts, according to an estimate
made yesterday. 1t is calculated that
the per capita sum for depositors will
be about $50.
Checks will be mailed within the next
week.
Bankers and merchants have estimated
that about 80 per cent of the persons
having Christmas accounts spend all the
money for Christmas purposes
The Washington herald., 1916-12-12
Thieves Take Wedding Ring.

Yonkers, n. Y. Dec. 1.-THE police are
searching for the burglars who entered
the home of Lawrence r. Brooks, City
Court Clerk, and stole several articles of
Jewelry, including the wedding ring of
Mrs. Brooks mother.
The Washington herald., 1916-12-12
Bible class TO Present Play

The Homemakers' Bible Class of Ham,
line M. z. Church. will present q play.
entitled Closing Day at Ye Piunktown-
Academic" tonight at O'Clock More
than fifty pupils will take part and the
village band viii furnish the music.
The Washington herald., 1916-12-12
Petworth Women Plan Fete.

The Petworth women's Club will give
a New Years celebration. In charge Of
Mrs. John McMechan, Mrs. c. @. Elliott
and Mrs. w. s. Ryan. Refreshments will
be served
The Washington herald., 1916-12-12
c. q. HerseY Dies

Boston, Mass. Dec. n-Charles II.
Hersey. president of the Hersey Manu-
featuring Company. is dead at his home,
in Roxbury, aged S5. In 1887 he designed
the engines for the Hartford, Admiral
Farragut's flagship.
The Washington herald., 1916-12-12
FUNERALS.

Funeral services for ]. Snider Noel
who died Sunday, at his residence, 1242
Girard street northwest, will be held to-
day at the Sacred Heart Church at
o'clock. He is survived by his widow,
son, a daughter, and a sister.
The Washington herald., 1916-12-12

Funeral services for Lieut.. Raymond,
medal of honor man, who died at his
home, 1913 Rhode Island avenue north
west, Thursday last, will be held at
lexington Presbyterian Church, North
Capitol street and Florida avenue. this
afternoon at l O'Clock. Interment will
be in Arlington Cemetery
The Washington herald., 1916-12-12
SibleY Guild Reception

The Sibley Hospital Guild will give a
reception and musicale at the Hotel
Raleigh tomorrow night.
The Washington herald., 1916-12-12

Funeral services for Edgar May Bailey,
who died at his home, SO NJ street
northwest, Sunday, will be held at the
Church of the Ascension today at 1890
o'clock.
The Washington herald., 1916-12-12

Funeral services for Ellen S. Bryant,
who died Sunday, will be held from her
late residence, 1892 Fairmont street, to-
day at 1:3o o'clock. Interment will be
private.