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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-18
Sir Eric Gsddes Worked in u. s.

Sir Eric Geddes was born in India
of Scottish parents forty-one years ago.
At seventeen he left school in England
to seek practical experience in Amer,
lea. He was with the Homestead steel
works at Pittsburgh q year and with
the Baltimore and Ohio railroad three
six wears in India he was called to
England In 1908 by the Northeastern
Railroad Company.
when, at the outbreak Of the war.
Lord Kitchener called on the railroad
swift and secret transportation Of
troops to the front. the work Of Geddes
attracted his attention. Kitchener re-
tanned him In tho service Of the war
department to superintend the trans
portation OF munitions from factory to
front. After the battle of the 6omme
Sir Eric was sent to France to help
the French government reorganise the
conkested railroads. Sir Douglas Haig
retained him on tho stan in France As
director general Of transportation.
when Q special government depart.
ment for the control Of munitions was
Organised In 1915 Sir Eric WAS drafted
- deputy director Of munitions
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MARINE COMMISSIONS
TO GO TO "NON-COMS"
No Civilians Are to Be Made Of
dcers in Corps for Rest
Of War.

While the present war 10 on practical
ly all vacancies in the commissioned
personnel OF tho increased Marine Corps
will be filled by the promotion Of meri-
torious non-commissioned officers Of
the corps. 1t was announced at Marine
Corps headquarters today. The Gus
tomary number of appointments from
graduates of the Naval Academy will
still continue to be made. but no
civilians will, in future. be given COM
missions with the soldiers Of the sea-"
Maj. Gen. George Barnett. COM
mandant Of the Marine Corps. says in
this connection:
"All civilians desiring commissions
in the Marine Corps are advised to en-
list in order that they may have the
opportunity to become eligible for Sec
ond lieutenancies. I fully appreciate
the fact that large number of young
men of fine attainments and excellent
education have enlisted in the Marine
Corps during the present war. and
will, therefore, when the plans for the
next examination are being made, give
the most careful consideration to the
question of reducing the required
length of service below the present
minimum
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-18

Part of the grenadiers from regi-
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Rise Deemed Remarkable.

The appointment Of Sir Eric Geddes as
first lord Of the admiralty is another
break with the tradition that the minis
ters should be members Of one Of the
legislative houses. The new first lord is
a railway man. not politician. Until
recently he was in charge of the whole
army transportation. then he became
controller of the admiralty with charge OF
rise to the position to which he now is sp-
pointed Is quite remarkable and another
instance OF how Premier Lloyd George
breaks with old political traditions.
The appointment of Sir Edward Car
son to replace Mr.. Bonar Law as the
fifth member of the war cabinet Is
likely to create more uneasiness and
stronger criticism among the older lib
erals than any other appointment. The
war cabinet now in practice consists
Of only four men. Mr. Henderson. the
labor member. being still on mission
in Petrograd. OF these four Earl
Curzon, Lord Miner and Sir Edward
Carson are all conservatives of the
most extreme type. and complaints.
constantly heard from the liberal and
radical press Of the undue prepon-
derance Of conservative influence in
the government since Mr.. Lloyd George
took the helm, now will be Intensified.
Get Mixed Reception.
The new cabinet appointments get
mixed reception in the morning news
papers. The majority. however. are in
dulgent and express the Willingness to
give the appointees a chance and to
Judge them by results. The selection
of Sir Eric Campbell Geddes, who has
been director general of the munitions
supply. to head the British admiralty.
arrests a large share of the editorial
attention. It is described as startling.
original and bold. but his record in
nfher q amDlv recORnfZed an a
great one.
The tory press deplores the removal
Of Sir Edward Carson from the adj
miralty. where 1t declares he has been
whom Sir Edward Is a perennial object
/ Of their displeasure were disgruntled
ut his admission into the innermost
ministerial sanctum-
Churchill Is Assailed.
The reception to Winston Spencer
Churchill 10 nowhere enthusiastic. The
Morning Post, after lukewarm ref
erence to Sir Eric Campbell Geddes and
4 vitriolio attack on Edwin Samuel
Montagu. the new secretary for India,
says of Churchill:
vented an unsuitable ship we have dis
covered an unsuitable politician" and
refers to his Colossal blunders and
IoverweenIng conceit."
The newspaper Iully expects ne Will
repeat his blunders and says his APP
pointment Shows our politicians have
an open contempt for all sound prin-
cdples Of administration and the de-
oencies of public life"
Elsewhere ChurchilPs enthusiasm.
push and ingenuity are recognized by
writer's, who nevertheless doubt hts
suitability as minister of munitions.
where the thorny task of dealing with
labor in the production of munitions
lar Mi faS dnf{ nf n a
manner for which It Is feared Churchill
is unequipped. Among these. the Times
say the country 10 not in a mood to
tolerate an attempt to resuscitate anna
| tsur strategy. Tho Daily News says
Churchill has shown courage In accept
| ing the post Of minister Of munitions.
saying: There are various kinds of
courage. Some of them are virtues"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-18
Two Complete Surprises.

The new cabinet appointments arising
out of the resignation Of Mr.. Chamber
lain as secretary for India apd Andrew
Bonar Laws desire to be Relieved of
his duties as a member of the small
war cabinet, which he found incom-
patible with his heavy responsibilities,
first. as chancellor OF the exchequer,
and, second, as leader OF the house of
commons, contained two complete sur
prises-the appointment OF Sir Eric
Geddes as head OF the admiralty and
Winston Spencer Churchill as minister
Of munitions.
Much controversy has revolved for a
long time past over the name Of Mr.
Churchill. 1t was stated some time ago
that he would succeed Lord Cowdray as
chairman Of the air board. but the idea,
evidently then contemplated by Premier
Lloyd George, met with such strong OPP
position in influential quarters that the
project had to be dropped. Mr.. Churchill's
appointment now as minister of NUM-
lions win undoubtedly lead to revival
Of that agitation. and although it was
forsshadowed that he would en-enter the
ministry. it was universally supposed
that It would be as president of the air
board
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ments at Moscow and PAviuvS1 were
among the anti-governmeAe demon
strators. Il is stated that the gaSrtDons
from Oranienbaum, nineteen miles from
Petrograd, Tsarslcoe Sefo and Peter
hof are awaiting instructions from the
workmen's and soldiers council 1t rot
rograd Leaders OF tho workmen's and
soldiers and peasants delegates tsaued
an appeal to all workmen ana soldiers
Certain persons who are unkneWn
summon you contrary to the unanimous
general viii, not excepting that Of the
socialist parties, to appear on the streets
with weapons and invite you to protest
IN this fashion against the disband-
ment of regiments which have diShon-
ored themselves at the front by criml-
nal breach Of their duty toward the
revolution.
Held Act Against Brothers.
1--WE. the delegates Of the revolu-
tionary democracy OF all Russia, de-
clare that the disbandment OF the regi-
ments was the result OF representations
by the military committee and by order
of Minister of War Kerensky, whom
you elected. Consequently every act in
defense of the disbanded regiments Is
an act against your brothers shedding
their blood at the front. We remind you
that no military unit should appear
with arms without special authority OF
the commander-in-chief, who IL in
agreement with us.
Whoever infringes this order we
brand as traitors and enemies Of the
revolution. We are taking all measures
in our power to see that this order Ia
rrfAd n11f
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-18
Lieut.. Glidden Assumes Duties.

BOSTON. July 18.-Lieut. Charles J.
Glidden, known as balloonist and as
automobile tours, has reported for duty
as an aeronautical officer on the stan
of Brig Gen. Clarence r. Edwards.
commander of the Department Of the
supervision OF all aviation schools in
New England. AS member of the
Signal Officers Corps he has been sta
toned at the Army Balloon School at
Fort Omaha, Neb,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-18
Demonstrations Prohibited.

simultaneously the provisional gov
eminent posted a proclamation reading
I'm view of armed demonstration OF
the night of the 18th and 18th, which
resulted in several people being wound
ed, all demonstrations are prohibited
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-18
Experience in India Affairs,

Mr.. Montagu has had considerable ex-
perfence in the affairs of India. having
once held the post of undersecretary
for India. Lately he has been in charge
Of large committee exploring the
ground for reconstruction after the
war. and, before the recent resignation
OF j. Austen Chamberlain as secretary
for India was announced, It was gen
orally supposed that Mr.. Montagu
eventually would become minister OF
reconstruction.
The necessity for finding a new sec
Rotary for India, however. caused a
modification in the plans. and DR.. Add
son, who had been slated for the pro-
tected ministry OF health, now becomes
head of this reconstructive committee,
which has been created into a kind OF
ministerial department.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-18
CABINET SHAKE-UP
IN GREAT BRITAIN
Sir Eric Geddes Succeeds Car
son-ChurchiII Becomes
Minister of Munitions.
M0NTAGU TO GUIDE INDIA

By the Associated Press.
LONDON. July 18.-Sir Edward Carson
has relinquished his post as first lord OF
the admiralty and joined the war cabinet
without portfolio. according to an official
announcement of new ministerial ap-
pointments issued last evening. Sir Ed
ward will be succeeded by Sir Eric Camp
bell Geddes. who has been director general
Of munitions supply.
Winston Spencer Churchill succeeds DR..
Christopher Addison as minister Of NUM-
tons, DR.. Addison becoming a minister
without portfolio in charge Of recon-
struction.
Edwin Samuel Montagu. former cab
met minister. is made secretary for India.
One Of the most acceptable appoint
ments. a. far as the general public is
concerned. 10 that Of Mr.. Montagu. He is
one OF the very few members of the AS
duith administration, in which he was
minister Of munitions, to Join the Lloyd
George ministry
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-05-25
EXEMPTION Law IS
EXPLAINED Mere
Continued From Page 8

sister or brother dependent upon
them. They must tell whether they
are married or not. or had military
or naval experience. These answers
are for the frat II questions
What the Y. 8. Says
Governments instructions for
answering question No. IL. do
you claim exemption from draft
Specify grounds" follow:
Because YOU claim exemp-
ton from draft, II by no means
follows that you are exempt.
For the Information OF the
war department. you should
make a claim now II you in
tend to prosecute H. Some
persons viii he exempted on
account OF their occupations or
offices. some on account OF
having relatives dependent
upon them for support. Your
answer touching these things
will he important In Supporting
the claim you now intend 20
make In your answer TO the
present questions. Be sure.
therefore. that the grounds
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-05-25
Garbage Not Being
Wasted, Says Coontz

Statements that large amounts
ot garbage from the navy yard
which could be used for hog feed
are being wasted by the con
tractor who purchases the gar
haRe. have been investigated by
Commandant Cooniz, who said Fri
cay that the charge is preposter-
Gus
"Mr Nlckorson states that the
report that he Is removing gar
bage from the yard and wasting 1t
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-05-25

was a freshman. the day after
he mad succeeded In eniisting
IN the coas, Artillery OF the
National Guard. altho he was
below age.
They'll pu, YOU In irons and
send YOU to federal prison" hia
classmates told him. II was
learned.
Fear OF this. Mr.. and Mira WI.
hanson believe. led their boy 10
20 In hiding.
Since then the worried parents
have obtained an honorable re.
ease from the National Guard OF.
ticials. but their boy doesn't know
this.
lie was an active wide awak c
chap. Interested In Y. NJ. G.. \
summer camps and member OF
the First Presbyterian church OF
Seattle. Patriotism led him To en-.
list, aud he was able to convince
the recruiting officers he was oil
enough for service.
Acquaintance the parents have
learned. have twice seen him since
the day he disappeared. He
weighs 40 pounds and Is 5 feet,
81 inches In height
The parents are hearthroken.
and believe n their son realized
he could come home without fear
OF National Guard court.artial. he
would come home or write.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-05-25

by throwing II in the bay Is alb
solutely untrue" said the com
mandant. The weights of gar
bage removed for the past six
months have been checked up. and
II is found that the average weight
per da, is 1875 tons. Mr. Nicker-
son states that he has not always
had enough for his own hogs, much
ess any surplus, for the last yen
and half. There seems no rea-
son to doubt his statements.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-05-25
SEARCH VAINLY
FOR BOY Of "a
Who ENLISTED

Seven private detectives. ard
more than a score OF friends
OF Postmaster Williamson OF
South Colby have failed In a
search TO locate Dudley VII.
hanson, ~, missing since
April -.
he disappeared from Broad.
way high school. where he
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-05-25

WASHINGTON. May % Mem.
bers OF the National Guard or any
l. Hilary or naval organization not
yet mustered into the service OF
the L. s.. but subject 10 call. need
not register on June 5. according
10 construction Of the registra
ton pro. 'amation explained by the
United states provost general in
"a telegram sent to all governors
today.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-05-25

scented to every soldier in the state
.Cf Washington by the Western
Washington Sunday School associa.
ton. More than 100000 New
7 estaments have been supplied to
the soldiers on both sides Of the
battle lines In Europe.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-05-25

i
al served four years In the U.
s. navy and was dlshonorably dis
charged by eourtmartial. The navy
department refused me permission
TO re-enilst November ~, 1915.
Could they draft mel
BluEJAckET.
A-You must register and may
be called upon TO serve. The navy
department is now permitting
some dishonorably discharged men
10 re-enlist.
o.-My husband 10 30 years and
9 months OF age. Must he regis.
teri MRS. n. c.
Ayes. Every man who has
passed his 2ist birthday and not
passed his 3ist must register.
o-lf boys 2ist birthday falls
on June ?. must he replsterf 10 he
subject TO jail sentence II he does
notf MOTHER.
Ale does not have TO register.
See answer to above question.
o.-Do all men between p and
81 90 into service, or only able.
bodied ones' N. c.
A--Only 500. 900 able.bodied men
from all states are included In the
first draft.
o.--Are men who volu-St s>r
and didn't pass the examination
called upon 20 register and be es.
amIned aoaln1
A-They must register and may
be examined.
o.-Woulo . boy %. who sup
ports blind father. 20. and a
mother. go. be compelled TO 90 to
the front1
Ale would have 10 register.
but would no doubo be exempt
from the first call. after proving
his parents were dependent upon
him
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-05-25
WILL. RETURN BOOZE

Fifteen barrels OF Whisky. seized
at the water front year ago viii
I've returned to the shippers at San
Francisco, according to a rulins
by Superior Judge Macintosh.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-05-25
here ARE ANSWERS
TO QUESTIONS SENT

Questions relative 10 select
service registration. and oper.
alton % the law. Will be an.
swered n sent thru the mall,
addressed to Select Service
Editor"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-05-25
BAD CHECKS TRACED

one hundred bogus checks are
being traced hy Deputy Sheriff
Julius Won Gerste and private
detective after the arrest OF George
enson. In Marysvllle. who obtain.
ed between $4,000 and $4,000 with
II en-, Benson escaped from the
King county jail in December
while waiting sentence for forgery.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1917-01-11
OTHER FAIRS

Stockholders of the Whatcom
County Fair Association will meet
Tuesday to arrange their affairs for
the coming year. Each season has
seen a substantial advance in the
property of the Fair Association, all
as a result of the efforts of loyal
and energetic group of citizens.
The Whatcom County Fair has
been a success without outside aid;
receipts from ticket sales, cOnces-
sions and shares of stock, plus good
management, have paid for every
Improvement on the grounds.
Other fairs in other counties have
not been so fortunate. This week,
the stockholders of the Grays Har-
Dor County Fair met at Elma, and
issued the following statement
ut was the consensus of opinion
that this county fair, and other coun-
ty fairs OF the state, cannot be at
their best and satisfactorily perform
their intended functions without fl
nancial aid in one way or another
from the county as a whole. Some
system will be attempted whereby
the fair here can be turned over to
the county. The county could then
own the fair grounds and the i'm
prOvements thereon, and could ap-
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1917-01-11
UP AGAIN

From the Everson Valley Home
AS we predicted. the Marietta
bridge, like Banquo's ghost, bCbs up
again. This time it has the endorse
ment of the Chamber of Commerce
of Bellingham, an organization, not
for the welfare of the people as a
whole, but controlled by so many
who control so many more votes on
these questions: This year, Whatcom
County will pay into the treasury as
taxes, the small sum of $1,173, 222.22
according to the figures made public
this week by the county assessor.
For our part we are willing to see
the % cents go to the Marietta
bridge but that's all. One serious
drawback in the expenditure of so
much money where this bridge will
be built is the fact that that section
pays very little taxes. The land on
Lummi Island reservations belongs
to the Indians, is not cultivated and
pays no taxes, yet this section, the
heaviest taxed community in the
county must pay for these things for
other communities. There should be
some way to stop this foolish expend-
iture of the county funds and we be-
lieve there is.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1917-01-11
VAN BUREN,

The Misses Ida and Helen Hinton
visited friends in Bellingham last
week.
Mrs. VIM. Rarick, Mrs. Lydia Will
coxen, Viola Wilcoxen and Robert
Kirkman and family were Sunday
dinner guests at the home Of Mrs.
o. Wilcoxen and family.
Mr.. and Mrs. Eiene were Sumas
visitors Sunday afternoon.
A number of cases of measles
broke out in the school last week.
Miss Mary Perry was a Belling-
ham visitor Saturday evening and
Sunday.
Mrs B. Hughes and son, Edward.
of Nooksack, and Mrs. VIM. Rarick
and son, Whitman, spent Monday
with Mrs. Robert Kirkman.
A basketball game is scheduled
for Friday night between the Dem
ing and ClearbrOok boys, to take
place at Clearbrook.
Mr.. Whitman Rarick and Mildred
Wilcoxen were Sumas visitors Sun
day.
Miss Barbara Phillips spent Sun
day at the Eiene home.
A number from this vicinity at
tended the play, 1.-THE Birth of the
Nation" given in Bellingham last
week.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1917-01-11
FINE FIGURING

The advocates Of the $4,000 (and
then some) Marietta bridge notified
the commissioners that the saving
that would be made by cutting out
the $500 year ferry would soon pay
for the structure. Correct; six per
cent interest on $4,000 would be
$500, so that If the $500 were de-
Quoted from this, there would still
be left $500 which could be used
for some other meritorious PROPOSE
ton!
If England figured in the same
way, it could pay off it's war debt of
endless billions in a half-hOur; by
ciphering for fifteen minutes longer
it could amass enough coin to carry
on the battle for another century.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1917-01-11

be in denominations of Two Hundred
Dollars each, except Bond No. |,
which shall be in the amount of One
Hundred Twenty Dollars, and shall
be dated January IL, 1917.
Passed by the Town Council OF the
Town of Lynden, Washington, this
5th day of January, 1917.
d. w. BENDER,
Attest: Mayor.
Il. B. LIE coco,
Town Clerk.
Published January II, 1917.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1917-01-11
LAUREL AND WISER
LAKE

The oyster supper which was to
have been held on January II has
been postponed until Friday evening
January 10.
On Friday evening the basketball
boys will meet the Lynden team at
the auditorium.
Miss Bertha Banks is home from
school due to an attack of measles.
Mrs. John Beauregard, Mrs. War
rem Sadler and Miss Violet Charter
returned last Friday to Seattle after
a two weeks visit at the Beeman
home.
Mr.. Julius Parker and sons,
Charles and Victor, have been visit
ing friends in Seattle for the past
week.
The family of w. Martin has
moved to Bellingham.
A very jolly evening was spent on
Friday evening of last week when
Agnes and Alvin Megard entertained
a number of their little friends. The
evening was spent with music and
games, after which dainty refresh
ments were served.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Benthin have
been the guests of Mrs. Mary Slack.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bone are the proud
parents of baby daughter, born on
December 81.
Miss Florence Barendese is visit
ing with Lavina Van Patten this
week.
Rhea Davenport, Of Harline,
Wash, visited here last week with
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. N. c. Dav-
export.
Fritz and Dorothy Holtz returned
home from Seattle, where they have
been visiting for several days,
The Daughters of Dorcas will hold
their next meeting on Thursday. jan
uary IS, at the home of Mrs. j. Rich
ardson.
The infant child of Mr.. and Mrs.
B. S. Hitler died, after a short ILL
ness, on Thursday, January 4, from
pneumonia.
The annual election of the Sunday
school officers was held on Sunday
andthe officers elected were as fol-
lows: Superintendent, Mrs. Louisa
Constant; assistant superintendent
Mr.. I. M. Burgess; secretary-treasur-
err, Mrs. 1. M. Burgess; organist
Edna Andersen.
Miss Lena Smith spent the week
end at the J. C. Meyers home, re-
turning on Monday to her school in
Skagit County.
The family of Everett Brown has
moved from the Pierce place to Fern
dale.
Miss Jessie Taylor, of Everett, who
formerly taught here, has been visit
ing friends here for the past week
Miss Pauline Constant returned to
Sumas, where she has a position in
the Sumas hospital, after spending
her Christmas vacation with her
mother, Mrs. L. Constant.
Mr.. Fuller, of LyRaen, conducted
a meeting of the l.. R. S. A. which
was held at the keme of Mrs. w. H.
Dorr on Sunday afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. c. Andersen en-
tertained at dinner on Sunday Mr..
and Mrs. u, ogle, George and Ed
Scovill. Of INnden, and Mrs. Ella
Of Minneapolis, MINI.
Residents of Wiser Lake are feel
ing justly proud of the fact that the
poem, "Christmastide," which was
recently printed in the American
was from the pen of Miss
Edith Lamont, young local girl.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1917-01-11
ORDINANCE NO. 172.

In Ordinance Authorizing and In
structing the Mayor and Town
Clerk to Issue Bonds for the Re-
demption of Outstanding Warrants
Issued Against Local Improvement
Fund District No. 13, Fixing the
Amount Thereof, and the Date of
Issue.