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The Washington herald., 1917-05-04
THURSTON NAMED
AS SCHOOL HEAD
BY s To 4 VOTE
Reelected Superintendent Of
Public Schools by Board
of Education.
BALLOT TAKEN In SECRET
Decision to Retain Present Head of
Schools Made Unanimous Fol-
lowins Announcement.

Ernest L. Thurston was reelected su-
perintendent of schools by vote of five
TO four at an adjourned meeting Of the
Board OF Education yesterday afterpoon.
The vote was by secret ballot. 1t was
taken In an executive session.
DR.. John Van schaiek, jr., president OF
the board, who led the fight against Mr.
Thurston. moved that the reelection be
made unanimous. 1t was seconded by
Fountain Peyton and carried.
The scene at the rejection In the board
room Of Franklin School approached the
dramatic Boa I'd members. after weeks
Of uncertainty, felt the strain Of the con-
test
The room was crowed with friends Of
Mr.. Thurston. many Of them teachers in
the schools. They waited with tense ex-
pectancy.
When DR.. Van schaicS took his place,
he asked II the members were ready to
proceed. Mr.. Thurston's chair at the end
Of the table was vacant
Send fer superintendent.
Mr.. Thurston Is in the building. be-
lfeve," said John B. Larner. He has
always attended board meetings. There
Is no reason why he should not attend
lnAS one. 4 nave asked MN 10 CoIno IN.
Mr.. Thurston was sent for. DR.. Van
Sehaiek sat down and the members
waited
In few moments Mr.. Thurston en-
tered the room. As he appeared a spon-
taneous outbUTst OF applause broke forth
Several OF the board members Joined In
the handclapping.
Mr.. Thurston appeared embarrassed
He moved uneasily in his chair and
glanced swiftly about the room.
DR.. Van Schaick called the board to
order and business proceeded. Ernest
II. Daniel vice president of the board.
reported the vote Of the committee Of
the whole and asked that it be confirmed.
Mr. Peyton made the second to the mo-
uoa and twas unanimously carried.
Make Election eunsninoas. Z
Or. Van sehkick arose to say that be
could without any sbstterness and with
a stronger desire than ever to serve
the school system. move to make the
reelection unanimous Mr.. Peyton made
CONTINUED on PAGE FOUR
The Washington herald., 1917-05-04
]. F. STEVENS TO HEAD
RUSS Rail Commission
Wickersham or Herrick Slated for
Chairman of Mission to France.

President Wilson shortly will name
John F. Stevens. New York City con-
tractor who was originally selected 70
build the Panama canal befone Gen.
George W. Goethals took charge there.
as chairman OF a railroad commission 10
60 TO Russia and build up the inland
transportation facilities there This wa
learned in official circles last hight
Other members of the Commission who
have already been decided upon by the
President are Henry W. Miller. for
merly president Of the wabash system;
John c. Greiner chief engineer OF the
Baltimore a Ohio Railroad. and an en-
gineer OF the Burlington Railway whose
name could not be learned last night.
The President IL is Understood. win ,.-
Iect either Charles W. Wickershan. for
merry SttornT Ges TsL or Myron r
Herrick. - JoI1pe Anbassador 70
France, chairman o. -.se commission 10
France. which he is expected 20 nan.
within few dsyE
The Washington herald., 1917-05-04
LIEUT.. THOMAS BURIED AT SEA.

London, May 3.-Dehnite news that
Lieut. c. c. Thomas, commander Of the
American naval gunncrs on the tor
pedoed oil ship Vacuum, perished was
received here today. 1t came from Capt.
S. S. Harris, master of the sunken Ameri-
can ship, who arrived at an unnamed
port today along with eight other sur
vivors. Thomas died of exposure on
Sunday morning in Harris life-boat and
was buried at sea.
The Washington herald., 1917-05-04
BRITISH TROOPS PIERCE
HINDENBURGLINE ALONG
12-MILE BATTLE FRONT
French ENJOYS Kiss
Miss Rankin's Hand

Yesterday was kissing day in the
House of Representatives.
Premier Viviani, of the French
mission, started 1t when he kissed
the hand OF Congresswoman Ran
kin. of Montana.
Then Admiral Cocheprat did
likewise
Marshal Joffre didn't, but he
kissed the daughter of Representa-
tive Campbell. OF Kansas.
Premier Viviani, not TO be out
done by the marshal, showered
kisses on the children of members
presented TO him.
The Washington herald., 1917-05-04
NEW LIBERTIES FOR RUSSIANS.

Petrosrad. May 3.-The republican gov
eminent granted further liberties to the
people today when a decree was issued
allowing freedom of assemblsge and as
sociaticn.
The government his sent a note to
the allied powers anE Iuncing that Russia
will do all that is expected of her in
the war despite the reorganization Of
the government
The Washington herald., 1917-05-04
1000 STRIKE I'M BERLIN

London, May IA news agency dis
patch from Amsterdam today says that
LOO employees of the Berlin Cooperative
Society struck on May Day
The Berlin Cooperative Society is a
concern owning system of grocery and
dry goods stores supplying the working
people. The stores do not cater to the
wen-to-do classes.
The Washington herald., 1917-05-04

sI.oo to Harpers Ferry, 81 rs to Win
chester and return, Baltimore and Ohio
from Washington. s a m. sunday, May
8. Returning same day.-Adv.
The Washington herald., 1917-05-04
Births, Marriages and Deaths.

The uashingto1 Be-sld IL printinr Sss,, -
tioes Il births. marriages. aad deatAs shaout a..
people o. Wsshinzta1-
Thess notes spg-sr toass ~ psrs u
The Washington herald., 1917-05-04
Offer of Sir Hasdmss Lever,
English Muaill 6 pert.
May Hasten Departure Of
American Army.

Great Britain stands ready TO furnish
munitions and arms TO any force OF
American soldiers that may be sent to
the west front in France Immediately.
it was learned last night. Assurances
to this effect have been given this gov
ernment.
This information was looked upon by
officials OF the War Department last
night as being one more step toward
the Issuance OF orders for the first con-
tingent Of American Soldiars TO pre-
pare 10 leave for France within a few
weeks
II is known that the question OF proper
supplies for the soldiers has been given
considers tjsn by President Wilson and
Secretary Of War Baker in their con-
ferences to decide whether to send the
soldiers Immediately as requested nv the
French mission: and with Britain Of
fering munitions, the problem OF trans
porting the men and suficlent supplies
would be greatly lessened
The first public intimation that Eng
land would offer munitions for America n
troops on the battle front came late
yesterday when Sir Hsrdman Lever.
British expert on munitions announced
that the manufacture Of munitions in
England had progressed 80 rapidly that
she would be able 10 furnish the United
Etates with shells. cartridges. rifles. and
perhaps artillery equipment
Conceived Contract plan.
Sir Hardmsn. who is a discovery
OF Lloyd George. vas for many months
in close cooperation with the pre-
mier when he was minister Of muni-
tions. II was Sir Hardman who con-
ceived the contract plan for munitior
making, thereby saving England many
millions OF dollars.
AS an example OF the vast scale
upon which munition nsnufacture :,
conducted in England, Sir Hardmsr
told Of one factory which, covers an
area nine miles long and three miles
wide. More than 1000 persons are
engaged in the ONCE work Of Eng.
lands munition works. Some of tht
plants have been constructed at a cost
Of as high as S35,ooo.o0o.
Quick response on the part Of the
United States to the financial need.
of the allies has removed a load OF
anxiety from the shoulders. OF tn,
fighting nations. said Sir Hardman.
While a $500. 900 loan has already
been made by the emitted States Il
England, further and more extensive
loans are already in the making anc
will be consummated within a short
time. the English fnancier said. H,
also explained that none of this money
would leave the United States, but
would be spent in this country anC
deposited in American banks
Germany's system of financing tn,
war has not been as much by taxa.
tion. Sir Hardman said, as that sys.
tenn followed by the allied powers
and for that reason when the war 1,
over Germany will fnd herself fac,
lem.
The Washington herald., 1917-05-04
Pyramfded Her Loans.

Germany has pyramided her loans and
is heavily indebted TO her own people.
When the war is over she will want sup
piles from other nations and in order
to establish foreign credit, 1t will un-
doubtedly be necessary for her TO give
priority to foreign creditors over those
credits domestically established during
the period of the war.
Although the loans made TO England
we're directly assumed by her. the entire
entente powers will beneht Supplies
bought in this country will follow the
usual channel and will enter the allied
pool.
Sir Hartman Lever said In part:
Il have always been OF opinion that
once this country made up its mind that
Its duty required change from neu-
trality to.beiligerency u would jump into
the war with both feet.
The Washington herald., 1917-05-04

''Dwig's" cartoons. which sp-
pear daily in The Herald. evoke
smiles from every man because
they mirror his Q n boyhood days.
The Washington herald., 1917-05-04

CONTINUED on PAGE TWO.
The Washington herald., 1917-05-04

The paper that is serving the
best interests of Washington and
accomplishing results with its
service is The Washington Herald.
The Washington herald., 1917-05-04

CONTINUED on PAGE FOUR.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-07-13

to look forward to the coming OF our
troops a. the beginning Of IT. end.
That hope, so widely spread In the
afflicted country Americans have al
ways loved, and have SO great reason
to hold In esteem, that our aid VIII
quickly give them relief, may not be
altogether realized. We can only do
our best. But that one illustration OF
the common French faith in the will
and power OF the United States to
help France should inspire us to
strengthen our efforts to make our
weight felt as soon as possible. There
is no misgiving in the hearts OF the
orphaned French children. Tho flag
OF the free republic now floating sido
by side with the tri-color symbolizes
for them the near approach of peace
with victory, II Is new flag to them.
But il means In their simple minds
what 1t means to every loyal Ameri-
can. the emblem OF freedom and JUS
tice,--Ncw York Times.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-07-13
Classified Advertisements
eCentPer WordF

ing enormous profits on the high prices
Of food. Get into this class yourself.
have lands we'll suited for general
farming. stock. dairying and smaller
tracts especially selected for poultry,
vegetables and fruits. located in Michi-
gan's best counties. Pr.aes SIS 70 $50
per acre; terms on whi n anyone can
buy; 10 acres. S. to S25 down: 70
acres. $40 to $50 down: 40 acres. s2o
to 500 down: balance small monthly
or yearly payments. These lands II
planted to fruit, potatoes. beans or
clover will make as much money acre
for acre as $40 to 5000 land in the
corn belt states. Good roads. tele-
phones, near towns, schools, etc. Write
for literature. want to tell you all
about this country anu its opportuni-
ties. Ask about cheap excursions to
the lands. George W. Swigart, owner,
PIPES First National Bank building,
Chicago, Ill.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-07-13

tomorrow. I must b back In New
York By the morning following"
"WelL I,ddp't know, Mr.
Graves IL my name"
II don't know, Mr.. Graves This
amt goin' to be a pleasure cruise ex-
actly. You might get pretty wet"
II don't care. can get dry again
when l get there. OF course l shall
share the expense of the livery. l shall
be greatly obliged II may go with
you. If not. must try for a rig my
self"
"Oh. II you feel that way about 1t,
why. come ahead and welcome. was
only warnin' you. that's all. However,
with me aboard for ballast. I guess we
won't blow away. Wait jiffy till l
get after Pete"
He entered the ticket office and rails
ed big hand to the little crank Of the
telephone bell.
Lets see, Caleb he called, whats
Shattuck's NUMBER
"Fonr long and two short" answered
the station master.
Graves. wondering vaguely what sort
Of telephone system was In use on
Cape God, heard his prospective pilot
ring the instrument for full two Sec
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-07-13

gettin' home tonightT'
afraid not, cap'n," was the answsr.
II don't know Of any. Guess you'll
have to put up at the hotel and. wait
till mornin'."
I'm booked for South Denboro, and
that's only seven miles or. I'd swim
the whole seven rather than put up at
Sim Titcomb's hotel. I've been there
Gfore. thank you! Look here, Caleb.
can't hire team and drive Overt"
"Well, don't know. S'pose you
might ring up Peter Shattuck and ask
him. He's pretty particular about his
horses, though, and cal'late he'-
"All right. I'll ring him up. Pete
ought to get over some Of his partic-
ularness to oblige me. I've helped him
once or twice"
Excuse me, sir" said the lawyer.
did understand you to say you were
going to South Denboro?"
Eyes. am IL the powers and Pete
Shattuck II let me-"
~ OH were going to drive oveTs May
go with you? I'm very anxious to
get to South Denboro tonight. have
some very important business there,
and want to complete it and get away
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-07-13

YES" replied the lawyer briefly. He
did not encourage conversation with
casual acquaintance. The latest ar
rival had caught his attention because
there was something familiar about
him. He must have seen him before.
Conversation across the aisle was
brisk, and its subjects were many and
varied. Mr.. Graves became aware,
more or less against his WILL that the
person called "cap'n'' was, II not q
leader in politics and local Affairs. still
one whose opinions counted. Some Of
those opinions as given were pointed
and dryly descriptive-as, for instance,
when a certain town meeting candi-
date. was compared to sculpin, with
a big head that sort Of impresses you
til you get close enough to realize 1t
has to be big to make room for so
much mouth"
The conductor entered the car and
stopped to collect ticket from his
new passenger. It was evident that
he, too. was acquainted with the lat
ter.
Evening, cap'n," he said politely.
Trains q little late tonight"
1T is-for tonight's train" was the
prompt response, "but II 1t keeps on
at the rate it's travelin' now It'll be
little early for tomorrow mornin's,
won't itT'
The conductor laughed. "Guess
you're right" he said. "This is about
as wet a storm as I've run through
since I've been ON the road"
The brakeman swung open the door
to shout: "Denboro! Denboro" The
conductor picked up his lantern and
hurried away, the locomotive whis-
tied hoarsely, and the train hiccuped
alongside another little station. Mr..
Graves, peering through his window.
imagined that here the silhouettes on
the platform moved more briskly.
They seemed almost excited. He In
ferred that Denboro was a bigger and
more wide. awake yillagesthan Ostable.
But he was mistaken. The reason
for the excitement was made plain by
the conductor a moment afterward.
That official entered the car, removed
his uniform cap and rubbed . wet
forehead with q wetter hand.
"WeIl. gentlemen" he said, 1--WE
been expecting 1t, and here it is. Mark
me down a. a good prophet, win you!
There's q washout mile farther on
and telegraph pole across the track.
IT'S blowing great guns and raining
pitchforks. TIN be out of the question
for us to 60 forward before daylight, Is
than. Darn, q railroad mans job any
howl
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-07-13

man OF the commission 20 Runoan
which appears TO be making = Gron&
record. tho charged with ono Of ~
most important and difficult 5ob1
the war, and Taft at the head ce -
draft board. another one Of the ,N1s4
biggest Jobs, Wilson viii have urase3
the country as never before and shoM4]
himself as big a man as lAncoln ~
burying party prejudices and having
an eye and heart single to the best ms
terests of the country. President WAL
son owes much to the republican party
for his success so far and he seems
to purpose to recognize It. Coon Rap
ids Enterprise.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-07-13

onds, repeating the ring four times a.
together. This he followed with two
sharp tinkles. Then came series Of
shouted "Hellos. and at last fragments
Of one-halc Of dialogue.
THAT you, Shattuck? Know who
this is, don't you? Yes, that's right.
Say, how many folks listen every time
bell rings OH this line? I've heard
no less'n eight receivers come down 30
far. Two of EN- went up then. Did
you hear EN-? Sartin. want to hire
a team to go over home with. Tonight
--sartin. don't care. Yes. you will
too. Yes. you will. Send my man
back with 1t tomorrow. ! don't care
what 1t is, so it's got four legs and
Wheels"
mn no Continued
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-07-13

Five minutes later Mr.. Graves de-
scended the steps Of the car, his trav-
cling bag In one hand and an umbrella
in the other. Az soon as both feet
were securely planted on the platform
he put down the bag to wrestle with
the umbrella and the hurricane, Which
was apparently blowing from four d.
rections at once. Feeling bis hat leav-
Ing his head, he became aware that
the umbrella had turned inside out.
He threw the wreck violently under
the train and stopped to pick up tho
bag. The bag was no longer there.
cts al right" said calm voice be-
hind him. "Tvs got your satchel
neighbor. Better beat for harbor,
hadn't we7 Here this way"
The bewildered New Yorker felt his
arm seized In . firm grip, and he was
rushed across the platform, through .
deluge Of wind driven water, and into
II small, hot, close smelling waiting
room. Whenshe pushed his hat clear
of his eyes he saw that his rescuer
was LIE UAS lAhA WIZ UVaIucN suS - $50
at Ostable.
DIRTY weather. heyT he observed
pleasantly. Sorry your umbrella had
to go by the board. see you was
carryin' too much canvas and tried to
run alongside In time to give you
tow. but you was dismasted lust ~
got there. Here's your dunnage. al
safe and sound.
He extended the travelling bag at
arms length. Mr.. Graves accepted his
property and murmured thanks, not too
cordially. &
there we are! And I for one wanted
to DO somewhere else. Caleb" turn
ing to the station master, who came
IN 1t that moment, .any way of my
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-07-13

Every American heart must be
touched by the fact, that orphaned
children reverently knelt in the Paris
streets as the flag Of our nation borne
in the battalion of American troops
passed them For it's pathetic signif-
icance is irresistible. These children
have had their own experience of the
horrors of war; They have been taught
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-07-13
FoREWoRD.

Thi. delightful story Of =
Cape Cod sea captains adj
ventures in New York is one
; of the best romances from
the pen Of Joseph K. Lin
coin. There is q real plot,
and the story is full Of genu-
inc humor and splendid char
acter drawing.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-07-13
Reeoonizina the G. o. p.

Dispatches from Washington hint
that the president Is to make ex-
President Taft head of the draft board.
III the president does this he will show
himself to be statesman rather than
a partisan Recognizing two distin-
-uished republcans--Root as chair
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-07-13

Wonder IL the German people stun
think tho Russians are their frlends.,
When the citizens OF haisurt;om 1vs1s
history few years from now. fhsysll
find out lot of things which tran.
spired in their own lifetime. OF which
they were ignorant
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-07-13

II we charged so much a head for
sunshine. or II God sent round q drum
before the hawthorn came into flowers
what work wo should make about
their beauty. hit these things. like
good companions stupid people cease
early to observe.-.Stevenson,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-07-13
WANTED
FOUND
LOST
Notice Pertaining to Ads 40
dressed Care of Times
Republican.

.+twhen an advertisement doea MOI
give the advertisers name write q iet.
ter addressed as directed In inc ~
and leave 1t at the newspaper on.c.'
where the advertiser will get II.
publishers can not give the name ~.
the advertiser without the adveftn
consent All advertisements TOT 's
column must be in tho ohice u -
o'clock or date Of publication to ansofs
classification
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-07-13

For SaIe-snap, ie3 acres located il
Freedom county, Minnesota, near state
line and one-half mile to country store
creamery and school house. land all
gently sloping, deep black soil. no
stone, no gravel no quack grass, near
ly all in cultivation, all fenced, has ex-
ira large new modern buildings worth
$4,000. four miles 10 small railroad
town OF 400 population with good high
school and churches. This is the Dest
100 acres in county. It Is perfect, price
$1s5 per acre. $500 down. $500 March
1, 1918. balance eight years 5 per cent.
Have big list of small farms terms to
suit. Agents wanted. No trade. Lewis
Fedge, Albert Lea, MINI.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-07-13

For SaIe-Farms for immediate pos
session, 100 acres all under cultivation.
except twenty acres timber pasture,
seven room house, barn 40x105, STAN
chions and cement floor. all kinds Of
other out buildings; thirty-six head
cattle. seventeen milking, four horses.
All kinds Of farm machinery, twenty"
three hogs, flock Of chickens, fine crop
also. Only $14,500. Farmers Coop
erative creamery and store one-half
mile from place. Five miles to rail-
road towns, on state road. Eighty
acres, fifty acres in crop, rest timber
pasture, eight-room house. barn 32x54.
all kinds out buildings, three head OF
cattle, six mich cows. three horses
some hogs. All kinds farm machin-
cry; with crop. Everything as It
stands only $500, $4,000 cash, balance
long time at per cent interest. Exi
ceptional snaps black clay mould soil
on deep clay subsoil free from stone.
Have many other like bargains some
lake frontage II you come early. Sur
rounding country is highly improved.
You are buying these farms direct
from owners at own price and terms.
Nothing better for the money in state.
For further description address L. p.
Larson Braham MINI. drawer c.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-07-13
NORTH DAKOTA LAND.

For SaIe-640 acres six miles from
Rhame, N. d: 400 acres In crop. bal
ance hay land and pasture; SIS per
acre. Easy terms for quick sale. E. j.
Warren, box 701, Aberdeen, S. D.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-07-13

Wanted - Middle-aged woman for
general housework. COL East Main.
Phone yellow 1924.
Wanted-Girls. Meeker laundry.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-07-13
MINNESOTA LANDS.

For Sale-A choice 100 acre farm,
every acre good corn land: fair i'm
provements; one mile from school and
church, four miles from town. Price
$110 per acre. VIII make good term
if desired Address W. o. 4. Oleson,
Leroy, MINI.
For Sale-Southern. Minnesota farms.
220 acres, one mile good town, lays
good, well improved. Price 500 per
acre.
800 acres. we'll improved, four miles
good town, 800.
100 small! buildings, lays good, $9s
Four miles to town. Have more good
bargains. Christ Leffler, Window.
Mimi.