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New Britain herald., 1917-03-14
1rainmen Await Orders to Quit Operations of Railroads Managers Gan See no Con- promise in Sight President Wilson is Amazed at Leaders
Must Decide Legality of Atkinson Law Before Talk ing Action.

New York, March 14.-The chiefs
 Of the four great brotherhoods of : railroad employees came here today from Washington for a final confer- ' ence with the local chairmen of
 unions in eastern territory before
 meeting the members of the national 2 conference committee of the railroads tomorrow wto present their demands for an eight hour day. It was expect Cd that the eastern representatives
 would follow the example of the em-
 ployes conferences held yesterday at
 Washington and St. Louis and ratify
 plans for general strike if the rail- roads refuse to grant their demands.
 Strike orders to take effect first in
 the east on Saturday night already
 have been issued and the organised
 employees await directions to be issued she1e after Thursdays conference. The
 managers committee, which Is ham, Cling the situation for the railroads will meet here tonight Tho managers maintain that there cannot be any. compromise at this time pending .
 decision by the supreme court on the
 Atkinson law. There n no expects
 ton on the part of the railroad lead sexs here that Prestdsnt Wilson will take any action prior to m announce 9ent of the resdlta Of Thnrsdav,s meet lnx.s
 V: Arc Doyal Ollisens.
 7 \ statement issued by tho chiefs Of the brotherhoods before leaving
 absurd ssa1l fnsinua$aons to the efRect that the principals arc not loyal citi- s4ens because of their attempt Ut this Sme to secure from their employers the benefits contemplated by the law. end said that the ra1lroed mon had |&tven to President Wilson aasurance Of thoir willingness and intention to support the country should war be 'doclared. tegeemingly 1t has been the purpose of tho railroad companies's said the statement .to postpone set- tlomant of this question until stthsr q panic or war should defeat our ae- mandslsl t
 Whiis the chairnisn were l1oidinr their meeting the national conferences 'ccmmittee of the railroads was called together preparatory to the joint ses- sion with the chiefs tomorrow.
 A circular alleged to have been sent to the four hundred thousand members of the brotherhoods from the Cleveland headquarters in the past week. headed s'Compulsory Ar filtration Bulletin No. 2" and signed by w. s. Carter, president of the brotherhood of locomotive firemen and enginemen was made public to- day by the railroad managers.
 1t reads:
 If there is 2 sincere public de- niand that the railway employees shall not strike for the eight hour day, then let the federal government oper- ate the railways and assume responsf- bility for the wages and working op- erations of the employees.
New Britain herald., 1917-03-14

Retirement Described As Nearly Rout
 Paris. March 14-Great importance is attached by French military writ CTS to the continued British successes on the Somme. The Matin says that it looks very much as if the Germans do not think they could hold Ba- paume and Peronne any longer and are preparing to evacuata the two cities. Reports from aviators show that all along their inner lines the Germans are blowing up bridges and culverts, burning munitions and pro- visions while trying to mask the withdrawal of heavy guns by heavy firing with field guns.
 German headquarters on the Som me front is said to have been moved back ten miles. The Matin thinks that the German stan at first planned a strategic retreat so as to delay and upset the British plan of attack, but that this scheme was frustrated by the tactics of General Cough.
 Instead of using cavalry against his tretreating foe, General Cough maintained contact by the methodi- cal and destructive use of artillery. The result, according to the Matin, was that the Germans were caught in their own trap and the retreat, which was at first intentional, became al- most rout under the continuance of pressure of an adversary superior in material and initiative.
New Britain herald., 1917-03-14
Wnsoua Aallaed.

x Washington. March 14.-President Wilson is amazed at the proposal of . nationwide railway strike at this tuncture of international affairs. It wase stated authoritatively today that he expects railroads and the men at their conference tomorrow to con- sider the state of the country's for eagn relations and make every pos- Mble effort to agree.
 The stipulation signed by counsel for the government and all railroads last November and made a part of tho supreme court test case provides that all other litigation should remain in abeyance pending the courts de- cision. Brotherhood representatives were not parties to the stipulation. 2 The court is regarded as without Jurisdiction over any brotherhood Representatives, az none are parties to the litigation. .t
New Britain herald., 1917-03-14
Western Roads Unprepared.

Chicago, March 14.-Six vice presi- dents of the four brotherhoods of railroad employees are here today awaiting orders from their superior onlcers in the east, which will depend upon result of the conference in New York tomorrow between the brother hood chiefs and the committee of railroad managers.
 'sThe whole situation depends on what conclusion is reached in the New York conferences on Thursday. ssid Timothy Shea, assistant president Of the brotherhood of locomotive en- 41neers and firemen and ranking of- Ncer of the union leaders assembled here.
 The railroads, especially the west Aern lines. are unprepared for gen. eral strike, according to railroad of fIcsa1s hege. we are making no preparations whatsoever" said c. H. Markham, president of the Illinois Central railroad. T do not care to say why we arc not preparing. You can draw your own conclusion" sy 2 H. R. Kurrie, president of the ohi-l akaxo. Indianapolis and Louisville, ,Aatd:
 s8 eve have made no plans for 2trike It this time. We ara not pre- Isxed s1ys ygeEe lest q ll !, z s
New Britain herald., 1917-03-14

(continued OF Ninth Pass)S
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-05-02

school buildings has grown tremendously
during his administration. This Is espe-
cially true in connection with the devel-
opment Of .parent-teacher associations
IAN evidence Of the growth Of the work
Of the superintendent and Of his closer
touch with the community IL the fact that
both his correspondence and his office
visitors have literally more than doubled
during the current year. By efficient
met without marked increase in the time
devoted to this special part OF the work"
A Statement by DR.. Van schaick.
DR.. Van Schaick. in explaining his
memorandum" which was sent out re-
garding the superintendency and Mr..
Thurston's administration. said today:
II made the statement to which you
refer for the use of my colleagues and
any officials interested. I did not pre-
pare the statement for publication and
did not give it out for publication.
II have no desire to thresh the matter
1 have said and nothing to take back.
THE only thing I care to emphasize
is that the justices OF the Supreme
Court Of the District Of Columbia have
said to me and to the other members of
the board that they consider that their
duty ends when they appoint the mem
bers of the board OF education. They
have lived up to that in their relations
with me and are neither as a body nor
as individuals responsible for my
views"
Mr.. Thurston said today that he did
not wish to make any statement be-
yond calling attention to his record.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-05-02

with weak standards In rating teachers.
He has bti6ened the most recent rating.
He u now personally heading q COM
mittee which IL working out q new and
effective rating sheet.
He has prepared an effective plan for
Washington and other cities. in line with
movement elsewhere This has in
creasing support
Projects Not Yet Approved.
'The annual reports Of the superintend-
ent have been full Of progressive plans.
The last report. contained in pages II to
Sc Of the last general report Of the board
Of education, should be read in full JUS
tice to him. The board has not yet acted
on these recommendations contained
in it.
Among other things there were laid
down progressive plains for the janitor
and engineer service: for the organization
OF substitute service for the extension
OF banking and suggestions for educational
test and research work; for teachers
leaves and appointments and for many
other things which show a progressive at
titude
Each year the superintendent has con-
Quoted practical teachers institute Or
conference. He has handled many spe-
cial meetings. The demand for him as a
speaker has doubled during the past year
and he is said to be man who speaks in
a worth while way.
Broader Use Of Schools.
1.-THE superintendent has stood for a
close touch with the public. The use Of
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largely reduced the number of forms
and the cost Of printing.
Until the present administration no
central check was had on the admin
cipals and teachers. The present SUPER
{ntendent introduced the checking and
reporting to the central office annually
of all private funds SO held: The ex-
penditVes are analysed and included In
our general financial statement.
The general school storeroom work
was organized and systematized and
brought into adjustment with the
business system.
TN cooperation with the District
authorities, full statement Of real
estate holdings and valuations was
made and published.
Work has been begun on detailed
records of individual buildings.
Compilation Of Laws
"By the special direction of the super
intendent a compilation of all statutes
and regulations affecting the public
schools was prepared. This required
long and careful research, but seemed
necessary in order to meet legal ques-
tions constantly rising. These statute
requirements were found in acts for
years past, including general leg1Sla-
tive bills. special acts and legislation
included in appropriation bills. They
fill a large typewritten volume. They
have been found invaluable in prac-
teal way.
by direction Of the superintendent,
a working map of the District. showing
location of schools and school lands,
has just been completed and is ready
for reproduction. This is seriously
needed in the study of school problems.
THE statistical work relative to
pupils and teachers was reorganized.
The general reports are now worked
out on general plans in conformity with
the best thought of the country, and
along the line the United States bureau
of education is striving to make uni
form for all cities.
Standard Financial Report.
1.-THE financial report has also been com
pletely changed under the present admin
istration and is now in standard form.
These are simply illustrations of many
accomplishments in business ways. Some
have been suggested by others and carried
through or modified by the superintend-
ent. some have been directed by him. The
superintendent has given the chief
financial clerk full support and en-
couragement and has helped him in
every possible way in the handling OF
details. In spite of serious shortages
in clerical help, very definite progress
has been made and the whole business
system has been so developed that
general business through a business
manager and SO relieve the educational
department it may be done without
serious disturbance.
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he had ready a definite plan Of action
and had called meeting Of principals
and officers at which 1t was presented
and approved without change. With the
loss of only one school day to the high
school students, complete arrangements
were made for the housing OF the entire
group and classes reopened.
During the present school year,
when difficulties in securing coal be-
came acute, the superintendent had
tentative plans prepared. SO that con-
so1idation of schools could be worked
out on few hours notice.
Annual Reports Up to Date.
For three years before the present
SUPPLEMENTARY no annual report had
been issued for the public schools.
owing to the pressure of other work.
In spite of more pressure, due to bust
ness changes and to the growth of the
system, the superintendent has issued
all reports covering all the work OF
the schools for the last half year of
the preceding administration and for
all of his own administration. These
reports are more complete than ever
before and are issued on time.
On the Educational Side.
"Supt. Thurston has been steadily
active and progressive during his entire
administration in the educational side of
his work Not only has he put through
adjustments long talked of. but never at
tempted. but he has worked out for him
self many effective educational adjust
ments and Improvements. The following
are a few illustrations:
AT the beginning of his administration
he organized and directed practical re-
-i..;< ~ n-;, cf,t of he 1nS
and prepared teachers handbooks.
These have won approval here and else
where.
He organized and has continued regu-
lar conferences with his school officers
for the discussion of our educational
work Through this organization his de-
cisions and directions on educational
matters go back to the teaching force.
He directed studies or surveys of our
grade work, subject by subject. These
studies, made by individual officers, were
discussed in educational conferences and
made the basis for increased efficiency in
the classroom work.
General Testing.
HE has re-established general testing,
by standard tests. of the educational
work of the system. Spelling was tested
last year General tests of reading are
now being arranged for.
He has introduced definite penman-
ship instruction under a regular director.
He has kept in touch with his teach
ers not only by frequent visits in the
schools but by informal conferences and
by general addresses on educational
topics, given before the entire teaching
force 1t is commonly acknowledged
that he has done much to develop the
broad professional spirit. of the schools.
During his administration the summer
playground has developed into the vaca-
ton school and has won recognition from
Congress in the form of a public appro-
priation for the work.
HE has stood for the presentation to
the public each year of some large field
of educational work. Illustrations: Physi-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-05-02
Western High School Fire.

"A typical illustration of the prac-
teal efficiency Of the superintendent is
shown in his handling of the situation
growing out of the Western High
School fire. This fire occurred in the
middle of the night. The superintend-
ent stayed on the ground until day
break. By o'clock the next morning
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-05-02
Group Principals.

HE has begun the organization Of
group principals in the grades. He has
introduced departmental work in this
connection. He has striven in every
way possible under present laws to
tighten the strain on grade principals.
In so far as salaries permit he has ex
tended the work of the special teachers
to relieve eighth grade principals.
He has taken definite steps to do away
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Professional Experiments.

HE has stood back of many profess
sional experiments in our schools. IL
lustrations: The Montessori school. the
combined Montessori and regular kim
dergartens. the housekeeping schools,
supervised study. socialized study, etc.
HE has developed the visiting plan
for teachers, allowed under our present
rules, to a point where it adds marked
ly to the efficiency of the system He
has made the reports of the teachers
visiting a real educational contribu-
ton.
HE has developed and extended
school banks. His last annual report
outlines general plan for the extern
sion and control of school banking.
schools for tubercular children are
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cal culture field day. Shakespearean ps
gent, and. this year, music festival.
Interest in Civic Affairs.

cal culture field day. Shakespearean pa
gent. and. this year. music festival.
Interest in Civic Affairs.
HE has encouraged a close connection
with and interest in civic affairs. He has
encouraged participation in civic move
ments. such as safety first, fire proven
ton, city cleaning, newspaper collection,
city gardening, etc.
He has encouraged a broader teaching
of the city and of its institutions and is
now engaged in working out a definite
plan Of instruction along this line.
Night and Vocational Schools.
He has enlarged the scope. extended
the term and markedly increased the at
tendance of the night schools. Enlarged
appropriations have been secured for
them. Such classes as citizenship. sales
manship, printing, janitor work and en-
cheering, Spanish, etc, have been intro
duced.
During his administration real progress
has beeh made along vocational lines. The
Smallwood Vocational School has been
developed entirely during his administra-
ton. This is a pronounced success. The
Lenox Prevocational School has been de-
veloped. The colored vocational schools
have grown Trade instruction in print
ing has been introduced.
THE superintendent has personally
conducted comprehensive surveys of the
children who leave school to go to work
Of children who engage in work while
continuing their school connection. and
of our high school graduates. He is now
completing a broad survey of business
needs and opportunities, conducted by
QUESTIONABLE and conference, and is max
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"As a result Of careful study he is
working out a general plan for the de-
velopment of vocational training in the
District of Columbia. The main features
of this will be ready by the close of the
current school year.
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zens when convinced that they were
wrong.
40. The board took him out of 8
position in which he was happy, and
put him into the very difficult place
which he now occupies. To throw him
out now would hurt him seriously In
his profession, and would be most IN
fair.
IL. II we make change we may &c
worse. We may not be able TO ee'
strong men to take the job.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1917-12-23
MAI. BETH WILL
LECTURE AT BELASCO

Maj. Ian Hay Beth during the past
lecture season was without a doubt
the most popular of any lecturers
who have come to tell US of the great
war. The geniality that made him SO
popular in his writings shone out in
his lectures. and everywhere he went
the author Of THE First Hundred
Thousand" was more than welcome.
After a summer back at the front
and in England Maj. Beth now re-
turns to America and is soon to ap-
pear at the Belasco Theater TO tell us
not only OF the progress OF the war
on land during the past year, but alsu
Of the progress Of the war on sea-
During his absence from America he
has been with the British grand feet
at sea, he has been with the Ameri-
can ships now in the battle zone His
experiences with these two bodies of
men enable him to tell how Jack Tar
and the American sailor boy are get
ting on together and what luck they
are having in making the U-boat no
longer terror Of the deep.