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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-03-29
MEETING OF VOTERS IN PRO.
POSED DISTRICT DEVELOPS
VERY LITTLE OPPOSITION.
CIRCULATION OF PETITION
WILL BE STARTED AT ONCE
Proposal Is to Consolidate Seven Dis
tricts, All But One Of Which Is in
Marion Township, With School at
Green Observation-Disclosures Favors
Fine School Building.

At meeting of voters of school dis
trict No. 5, and others from other dis
tricts included in proposed consolida-
ton Of schools, held at the No. build
inc, one mile south of Green Mountain,
plans were discussed at length for a
proposed consolidation Of seven school
districts.
That the sentiment has changed over
what it was two years ago. when con-
solidation was beaten, was apparent at
the meeting. Committees had been out
for week in an effort to get an idea OF
the sentiment toward or against con-
solidation, and for the most part it was
found to be favorable. At a vote taken
at the meeting all but one present was
for the cons olldation.
Petition Is Issued.
A petition for the consolidation was
issued today, and will be circulated
within the next few days. The pro-
2. 3, 4, 5, and 6, Marion township, and
No. 8, Vienna, the latter lying directly
north Of Green Mountain. and embrace
ing in all twenty eight sections. 1t was
also announced that there was posi-
bility that patrons Of district No 9, Vi
emma. would seek admission into tho
district as proposed to be consolidated
Want Fine School.
The school building, provided the
district is consolidated, will be built in
Green Mountain, and it was the sent-
ment Of the voters that were consolida-
ton voted the district would erect a
fne plant, representing an investment
of at least $4,000 for building, equip
ment, and ground. The people OF the
rich farming community included IN
the proposed district it was pointed
out. would not be satisfied with any
thing but thoroughly modern
school. and one that could be referred
to with pride as situated in the heart
of one of the finest farming commune
ties Of the county.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-03-29

to catch train and were apparently,
in great hurry. Father Healy pulle4
out his watch and said:
We've ave minutes yet"
Father Peacock pulled out his watch,
and said:
mo, we've only got three minutes.~
"Oh. but your watch Is wrong raid
Father Healy.
mot at ALL" said Father Peacock rs
have great faith In my watch"
'.Ah. but you know. Father Peacock
said Father Healy. that faith alone
without good works il of no use"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-03-29
WEBSTER CITY VETERAN DEAD.
David !. Martin Dies at Soldiers Home
Of Heat Disease.

Myo- carditis was the cause of the
death of David I Martin. who died at
the soldiers home Wednesday after
noon at 3:45. Mr.. Martin came to the
home Aug. "a, 1903, from Webster City.
He was born in Madison county, Ohio,
March II, 1885, and enlisted in Com
pany G, Ninth Iowa infantry, Sept. Is,
1861, at Waterloo, and was discharged
March /. 1852, at Pacific, Mo. Mr..
Martin was widower and leaves two
sons and one daughter. They are A. ].
Martin, of Braymer, Mo-: J. c. Martin,
Of Mason City; and Mrs. A. J. Bish, OF
Webster City. The body will be taken
to Webster City for burial.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-03-29
John e. KeIlsrd Hero Tonight.

The most spectacular Shakespearean
production that has graced our stage
in many seasons will be seen here to-
night when John e. Kellerd and ills
notable organization, including Charles
B. IIanford and Georgiana Wilson, ap-
pear at the Odeon Theater In Macbeth.
The scenery was specially designed
for the Kellerd organization and is said
to be magnificent and complete in every
detail. A feature Of the production is
the music which has been composed
by Hans Won Deick, the, celebrated
composer. Odeon.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-03-29

Clerical Repartee.
Father Healy and Father Peacock
were going toward the railway station
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-03-29
New ALBANY Ask. For Aid.

Marshaltown has been asked to con-
tribute towards the alienation of suf-
fering caused in New Albany, Ind. by
the terrific tornado which swept that
city a short while ago. In a night let
ter received by the Marshalltown Club
from the secretary Of the New Albany
Commercial Club. aid is saked from
this city in raising a relief fund Of
$3.50, 900. The club directors deferred
action on the matter at their meeting
Wednesday.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-03-29
ANNUAL MEETING AT "Y"
Association Officers Re- elected Wed
nesday Night.

The same officers and board of drec-
tors who have been holding office dur
ing the past year were elected for the
coming year at the annual meeting of
the Y. NJ. c. A., held Wednesday even
ing. The officers and directors are DR..
George NJ. Johnson, president: W. B.
Hull, vice president; Herman Knudson
secretary; and e. P. Miller treasurer.
The remainder of the meeting was
taken up with discussion of routine
business, and plans for the next year.
Supper was served the directors by the
Ladies' Auxiliary.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-03-29

Ladies' Night Tonight 8:15. Y. N. G. A.
Families of Searchlight members
and Ladies' Auxiliary, owe. IA years,
invited Kovgaard, the great Danish
v,olinist, with company of five will
furnish program. Committee.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-03-29
Naws Of State Center.

Mrs l.. o. Farber, of Parker. s. d..
who came to State Center last week to
undergo an operation for cancer, was
much worse today, and her condition
is regarded as critical. She is at the
EnglewOod hospital.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-03-29
Arrested For RootIeaaina.

A man giving the name of joe Mof'
fatt was arrested at the Bosch Bros
rooming house Wednesday evening b,
Officer Campbell and is being held OF
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-03-29

charge Of Bookkeeping. Moffatt will
be taken to Des Moines to be arraigned
in the federal court.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-05-22
YOUNG AMERICANS HIGHEST
 TYPE FOR AIR SERVICE
(By United Press)

LONDON May 22. - America has the type of young man who will be most valuable for the air service, a high military authority said today, in suggesting ways in which the United States can help win the war.
 Air battles increase in size and i'm portance of effect daily, and England France are mobilizing some of their finest fighters for this branch of the service.
 The type of man best fitted for aer- ial warfare is typically American - young, aggressive, keen and healthy, and English military authorities look for the greatest assistance from an American air corps, once one gets into operation on the west front.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-05-22
SPORTS: Gossip About Events of National . Importance and the Persons . Who Are In the Head. .
 Liner Glasses.
(By Associated Press)

SAN FRANCISCO, May 21. - While local fishing enthusiasts are enjoying their sport as usual 1t is tinged with seriousness not apparent in the past. According to report, anglers are mak- ing every fish they catch count. either sending them to their homes or to the home of their friends. None of the eXtravagant waste of former years is apparent. All fish in excess of the requirements of the angler, often wasted in the past, is being carefully conserved and express companies are handling shipments of fish from the various fishing districts to city ad- dresses. According to anglers, much this season is spotted" Many of the streams are abnormally low owing to the light seasonal rainfall, while on the other hand, melting snows have swollen many streams to an extent that fishing is impaired. Under the circumstances. results range all the failure to limit baskets.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-05-22

SAN FRANCISCO, May 22. - Iron Man" Joseph McGinnity, of the Butte club, of the Northwestern League. is not satisfied with the player limit of the Northwestern, and the veteran leader wants the league directors to raise it to Is and in doing so, make 1t possible for each club to carry a utility player. McGinnity says the league salary limit has been raised to the extent of warranting an increase in the player limit.
 The argument against raising the player limit, which was put up at the schedule meeting, was that a better calibre of players could be obtained by dividing 1t into fifteen parts. At the schedule meeting an effort was made to lower the limit to thirteen players, and baseball men say there is little likelihood that McGinnity will be able to get any change made, this year at least
The Cordova daily times., 1917-05-22
ALASKA ARRIVES WITH
 56 PASSENGERS FOR CoRDovA.

The steamer Alaska arrived at an early hour this morning, with the fol, lowing passengers for Cordova: Geo. Morgan, Mrs. B. z. Day, Wm. Clayson, Mrs. s. McKenney and son, B. J. Pit tinger, o. P. Gaustad, A. Norland, Miss D. B. Greene, Gene King, Mrs N. Bacon, Mrs. c. Range, Mrs. F. War ren, Mrs. R. Sellers, F. Douglas, Mrs. w. Whitney, Mrs. c. Lowle, L. Shem- bruck, A. c. DeRoo, George A. Parks, 4, ss- K esaais, l.. lNSe%tllee, II R Blanton, J. A. Otterson, G. B. Frazier, and 29 steerage.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-05-22
BIRTH OF ROME
 CELEBRATED FITTINGLY.
lRy Assnciated press1

ROME, May 22. - The celebration of the birthday of Rome" was marked this year by the transfer to the people of the Archaeological park which con tains some of the most highly prized monuments of ancient Rome. It in. cludes the area between the Paiatlne and the Baths of Caracalla, and is to be officially known as the Zona Menu. mentale. The gift was accepted on behalf of the municipality by the mayor, and was presented by the Duke of Genoa, acting as lieutenant of the king, who was at the front.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-05-22

Salt Lake City baseball enthusiasts are pleased with the showing made by their team in the Pacific Coast League. The Bees made a nexcellent impression during their tour of the coast, and many are figuring them as likely contenders for the pennant this season. The manner in which they jumped into the San Francisco club in the last series with the Seals took the coasters by surprise. The Salt Lake pitchers have been going along nicely.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-05-22
NEW RAILROAD WILL
 OPEN UP COPPER SHELTER
(By Associated Pressl

MEXICO CITY, May 22. - The new railroad between Durango and Canitas will be opened for traffic latter part May. This road will cut off a long distance in traffic between Mexico City and Durango, which formerly was routed via Torreon. The road runs through a rich mining region, and will shorten the distance from the Du. rango mines to the Aguas Calientes shelter of the American Smelling & Refining Company. which is expected to resume operations after a long period of idleness within the next few weeks.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-05-22

Professional wrestlers who, in the past, have been permitted to do their training in the gymnasium of the San Francisco Young Mems Christian As. sociation, are hereafter to be barred from doing their preliminary work on the organizations mats. H. NJ. Strick- Ter, athletic director, has issued the edict, and states that the action is taken because of the alleged unsavory tactics of the grapplers.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-05-22
RUSSIAN REVOLUTION HAS
 CAUSED RELEASE PRISonERS.
(By Associated Press)

PETROGRAD. May 22 A tele. gram from Bokhara states that in con sequence of the influence of the Rus sian revolution, the empire of Bokhara has published manifesto, proposing internal reforms and containing an or der for the liberation of all political prisoners.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-05-22
ALASKA FREIGHT RATES
 BACKED OFF BOARDS.
(Ry Associated Pressl

HULL, Eng, May 22-High freights are being paid for the carriage of coal to Christiania and Copenhagen. For coal which costs $5 to $7 a ton, a rec ord freight of $45 a ton was paid. and recently the freight charges on a cargo of 2,300 tons shipped to ChristiaRia amounted to S10O.O00.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-05-22

FOR SALE House and lot In Cor. dova; cheap for cash; or on terms. Near depot. Address Box 12ss, An chorage, Alaska. WANTED - Two ladies, cook in camp or work of any kind. Apply Times office. FOR SALE - Range. Apply at Cable office. FOR SALE - Handsome new sport suit, size 40. Phone 3s2. LoST-Bunch of keys. Pleas. retur, to Clayson's store.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-05-22

has It's eye on its latest product in the person of Peter Cunningham, who is filling the role of utility player for the Vernon Club of the Pacific Coast League. The Bees made an excellent vail has the Santa Claran still on the bench, he predicts a brilliant future for the youngster on the diamond.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-05-22

Richard Hanley, football star, has been appointed to place on the ath- letic council at Washington State College. The other student members of the council are Roy Bohler, captain of the championship w. s. c. basket ball team this year, and Benton Bangs, captain of last years football team.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-05-22

The national women's diving cham pionship meet of the Amateur Athletic Union, which was to have been held in the tank of the Multnomah Anna teur Athletic Club in Portland, May l2, will be run off today.
 Miss Aileen Allen, Los Angeles, who won the national championship last year, will defend her title. Constance Meyer, of the MultnOmah Club, run ner up of year ago, IS again com petitor. k.H
The Cordova daily times., 1917-05-22

kane, has cancelled all varsity ath. leties. All students at the university have taken up military training un- der a sergeant from Fort George Wright.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-05-22

More than 10000 rainbow trout were recently planted in the tributaries of the Ogden river, and Utah sportsmen have announced their willingness to do everything possible to aid the state wardens in protecting both game and fish.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-05-22
Classified Advertising

FOR SALE-Ladies' ready to wear furnishing goods store in most thriving community in Alaska. Ad- dress Box 412, Mccarthy, Alaska. 5-21-6t
 WANTED - Two or three room fur nished or unfurnished cabin for the summer Apply Times office.
 near Transfer barns. bargain In quire Times office. WANTED - A girl for general house. work. Apply at Times office.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-05-22
CONFERENCE OF NoTAeLEs.
(By Associated Press)

PARIS. May 9. - The recent con- ference in which David Lloyd George, Alexandre Ribot and Signor Boselli. the British. French and Italian prem iers, participated. took place in a French town on siding at a village in French Savoy, near the Italian frontier.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-05-22

A four-man golf tesn .Syill' be en- tered by the Spokane Country Club in the team championship match in Portland over the Wayehy Country Club course during the Pacific North west championships, June 20 to 25.
 The local team will play for the title and the c. II. Davis, Jr., trophy, which was offered last season for competition and which was won by the Waverly Club team. The makeup of the Spokane team to compete in the Portland event will be decided ac. cording to the ranking Of the local players when the entries to the championship are made.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-05-22

Charles Heron, owner of the An chOrage Times, passed through the city on the Alaska. on his way to An chorage, after an extended trip to the eastern states.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-05-22

Lloyd Tegart, the University of Ore. gon football star, who had much to do with defeating the University of Penn. sylvania fotball team last New Years day at Pasadena by score of IA to o is enlisted in the navy. Robert Malarkey, former Oregon halfba is private in Company B., of the Oregon national guard.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-05-22

Just got in, two man clam digger outfit, shoyels. one 10x12.5 foot wall tent, secondhand. almost new; a bar gain at the Bargain Store. It
The Cordova daily times., 1917-05-22

The Admiral Evans, for Seattle and way ports, is due to arrive in Cordova some time Thursday.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-05-22

Charles Chaplin scored a big hit at the Empress theatre last night in a very amusing comedy. entitled "One A. M." This will be repeated tonight, along with tho favorito Hawaiian stringed instrument players, who have been scoring a hit at the past few performances.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-05-22

Art Cloninger, who has been con fined to his bed for the past week, Is able to be about again.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-05-22

The Woman's Guild will hold a so- cial meeting at Mrs. Sophia Scott's at 2 o'clock tomorrow afternoon.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-05-22

The Admiral Farragut, the next steamer from the south, is expected next Friday.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-05-22

Senator o. P. Gaustad was an Alas ka passenger for Cordoya. He will leave on the next train for his home at Fairbanks.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-05-22

One hundred sportsmen have been sworn in as deputies at Seattle for the purpose of preventing violations of the hunting and fishing laws.
 These volunteer anglers and hunts men have sworn to keep an eye out for their fellow sportsmen and to aid the regular gamekeepers in appre, hending any infractors. It is figured that the fisherman who does not abide by the statutes will run no in considerable risk under these condi. tions.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-05-22

w. Whitney and P. c. Paltret, steamboat inspectors from Seattle, will leave for westward points on the Alaska this afternoon
The Cordova daily times., 1917-05-22
GOSSIP ABOUT
 WELL KNOWN PEOPLE

Jim Davis was an outgoing passen- ger on the Alaska, bound for Seward.
 Miss Dorothy B. Greene, Of San Francisco, arrived on the steamer Alaska to spend the summer with her father, Nathanael Greene.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-05-22

Santa Clara College, which has been famous in the past for turning out star baseball players, many of whom are now playing in the major leagues, now
The Cordova daily times., 1917-05-22

Captain George Morgan, manager of the Alaska Sea Food Company. has re- turned from a business trip to the states.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-05-22

Gonzaga University, located at Spo
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1917-04-09
MARTIAL Law IN SPAIN.
General strike Leaders Are Ar
restcd for SeditiOn.

On March 29 despat ches from Madrid
and Paris told OF strong mea sures taken
by the Spanish Government to suppress
what appeared to be a labor movement
for a general strike throughout Spain
1t was strongly intimated, however, that
the trouble was political as much as
economic. and from other sources have
come hints that a revolution in Spain
was possible.
Martial law was declared and a labor
union headquarters called "the house
Of the people" was closed, An appeal
has not been announced. but which Ia
call. was declared by the Government
to be seditious and all the signers of the
appeal were arrested.
Behind the scenes there has been un-
doubtedly a very strongly organized Ger
man propaganda. which has asserted it
self more braEenly even than in the
United States Plots have been dis
covered against the King and Premier
Romanones, who is generally repre-
sented as pro-Ally, has been roundly
abused by many Madrid newspapers
which the German Government has
bought outright. as IT bought newspa pers
In Rumania, for instance. The Premier
finally offered his resignation to King
Alfonso. but was told to remain In Office.
which was 4 severe setback for the Ger.
mans. The Spanish coast has been used
as a submarine base. German wireless
stations have been erected at various
points and the country is filled with
German spies.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1917-04-09
GERMAN MINISTER
TO CUBA Is TO GO
Gets His Passports and Will
Sail for Spain on
April Is.

HAVANA. April s.-Assistant Secretary
Of State L. G. Patterson to-day handed
passports to DR.. Frederik Won Verdy du
vernols, the German Minister. The Min
lister and his party are expected to sail
for Spain April Is. The affairs Of the
German Legation will be looked after BY
the Spanish Minister.
Two bombs were found to-day IN the
engine room Of the steamship Bavaria,
one Of the four German interned ner-
chantmen seized yesterday by the Cuban
authorities II is said the captain OF
the Bavaria notified the officers Of the
presence Of the bomb in the vessel. say-
ing he did not wish to see any one In.
jured. as he had received such excellent
treatment here.
The Cuban House OF Representatives
after adopting the joint resolution de-
claring that q state OF war exists be-
tween the republic and the Imperial Ger
man Government adopted a resolution
to send to the United States Congress
and to the other allied Powers q mes
sage OF fraternity expressing the pride
felt by the Cuban people ION entering
freely and spontaneously into the armed
conflict for the rule Of right in interna
tional life and for respect and liberty ol
nationalities.'
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1917-04-09
REVOLT IN SPAIN
NEAR, REPORT
Vatican Is Informed of
Grave Unrest Among AL
fOnsO's Subjects.
KING A STRONG PRO-ALLY
Army Full of German Sympa-
thizers; Teuton Agents
Overrun Nation.
Special Gable Despaich TO The sps

special Cd6k Detpdfch TO THE Sun.
Rome. April s,--Confidential reports
reaching the Vatican say that the situa-
tion In Spain is so critical that sensa-
tional developments, not even excluding
a political upheaval. are feared to be in
evitable.
1t IL the prevailing conviction In Vati-
can circles that spain's monarchy is In
PERIL, because even If u revolution is
averted or repressed the situation will
not be permanently improved and COM
plications are sure to follow.
1t Is well known that King Alfonso is
pro-Ally. but the army is pro-Geruan
and Spain is overrun with German
agents whose propaganda. carried on re-
gardless Of expense, has secured the SYM
pathy Of the Conservatives and Reac-
t!onsries.
Spain's economic condition. while bad
did not warrant the recent abor troubles
which rendered necessary the proclama-
tion Of martial law. They served as a
pretext In the hope that the Government
would resort to measures OF repression
which would lead to a revolutionary out
break.
The Pope is In personal communica-
ton with King Alfonso and there Is
every reason to believe the King will fol-
low a conciliatory policy, but efforts
toward q peaceful solution are likely TO
prove unavailing, as Catalonia is ex-
pected soon TO proclaim itself a republic
Dosens of vague rumors are reaching
Rome and sensational developments are
expected in the near future.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1917-04-09
CUBA MOBILIZES ARMY.
Navy Patrols Coast to Guard
Against Raiders.

AdvIces received by the Republic OF
Cuba News Bureau yesterday from
Senior EuseDio S. AxpiaZu. private sec
retary to President Menoca! Of Cuba,
told of the prompt steps the Cuban Gov
ernment has taken TO mobilize It's mill
tary and naval resources
A sweeping patrol of the Cuban coast
and contiguous waters has been estab-
lished. and Cuban gunboats will fire on
sight at any suspicious craft which
might be assisting German raiders or
seeking to establish bases for German
submarines in or near Cuba. The pow
erfUl radio station in Havana. together
with the $4,000 miles Of telephone and
telegraph lines on the island. have been
modified. and at conference In Ha-
vana yesterday attended by President
Mcnoral. Col. Charles Hornandel. Direc-
tor of Posts and Communications, and
Fernando Aeul!e. chief inspector of Gu
ban telegraphs, plans were gone over
looking to the protection OF the Carib-
bean from German naval activities.