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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-03-28
RAILROADS READY TO HELP.
Officials Express Willingness 70 Co.
operate in Beautifyina District.

operate in Beautfying District.
AS a result Of the meeting Of loca;
organizations ard officials of the three
railroads entering this city, held at
the Marshalltown Club Tuesday after
noon, preliminary efforts were begun
for the identifying Of the railroad dis
riot Of the city. Meeting with the
railroad men were representatives OF
the Marshalltown and Rotary clubs.
Representatives of the railroads ex
pressed willingness to cooperate in
any movement that would result in
producing a better appearance along
the rights of-way Of the railroads, so
that passengers on trains thru the city
would receive a better impression of
Marshalltown.
Superintendent J. P. Huston, Of the
Minneapolis &, st. Louis, while heartily
in favor of any work that would beau
tify the railroad district, called atten-
ton to the fact that It was hard for
the railroads to keep their rights-of-
way in good order when they were
made dumping ground for all sorts
of refuse.
Superintendent c. A. Shoemaker, of
the Chicago Great Western, who, with
c. G. Delo, of Chicago, chief engi-
neer Of that road, said the road would
be willing to cooperate in every way
possible, said that 1t was hard to keep
the yards in good condition owing to
the washing over the yards OF debris
brought down by surface water. w.
Q. Rutherford, OF this city, roadmas-
ter, said that annually he was COM
PEELED to load many cars Of mud and
debris out Of the local yards and right
of-way.
Agent ". n. Bardwell, Of the Chi
cago & Northwestern, said that the
Northwestern was ready to help. He
also referred to the presence Of surface
water and it's attendant debris as a
condition hard to overcome unless the
surface water was cared for.
c. H. E. Boardman. whose sugges-
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-03-28

ton to the Rotary Club started the
movement in which the Marshalltown
Club Joined. acted as chairman of the
meeting. and admitted that the surface
water would have 10 be cared for be-
fore much permanent good could be
accomplished However the local or
ganizations wanted to make a start.
with the passenger stations as the
points from which to radiate, and for
that reason the meeting was called.
The clubs desire il possible to get
the street north or the Northwestern
station paved end parked. TO have the
different station properties and yards
kept clean. and TO PUT up lattice
work. with vines, in front of UNI
slightly back yards along the tracks
thru the city Following the meeting.
which was held as soon as lunch had
been served, the railroad men were
taken by members OF the committee
over the ground which the local clubs
wish to beautify.
The railroad men in attendance az
the meeting were c. G. Delo, Chicago,
chief engineer: .. :. Spindler. Des
Moines. assistant general freight
gent y ~ s-"SSAiiaNSA' i'Ss' -"S.'AS9'
superintendent: 7. w. Patterson, Des
Noines, engineer OF maintenance of
way: I. w, Shaw. local agent: and W.
Q. Rutherford. city, roadna ster, all OF
the Chicago Great Western; ]. P.
Huston. Oskaloosa, superintendent: W.
r. Sterrett Morning Sun, travelling
freight agent: f, f, Kerwir, city,
trainmaster: and E. G. FIatley. local
agent. of the Minneapolis & St. Louis:
and W. H Bardwell. local agent OF
the Chicago 4 Northwestern. Assistant
General Superintendent F. H. Ham,
mill, Of the Northwestern, expected to
he here but was called away on other
business Unexpectedly.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-03-28
sUTLER COUNTY VETERAN DEAD
Jesse Adams, Of Shell Rock. Dies Of
Blood POISONING at Soldiers Home

Blood poisoning, due 10 an ulcer on
the leg resulting from an injury eight
cen months ago. caused the death at
o'clock this morning at the soldiers
home hospital Of Jesse Adams. who
came 10 the home from Shell Rock
Nov. SO, 1915. Mr.. Adams was born in
Mercer county. Pennsylvania, Sept ),
1910. and enlisted in Company c, Sixth
Wisconsin infantry. June Il. 1851, at
Prairie du Chen. Wis. He veteran
lied with his regiment and was finally
discharged July II. 1855. at Jefferson =
vile, Ind, with the rank OF first SER
geanI.
Mr.. Adams was a widower and IS
survived by six children. There are
TWO sons. H. L. and Lester Adams, Of
Shell Rock, and four daughters. Mrs.
Lora Allen and Mrs. Grace FRANKIE. OF
Greene; Mrs. Gertrude Crap. of Pow
e-svilie. and Mrs. Eta Robertson, who
lives somewhere IN Idaho.
The body was taken today. in charge
OF H L. Adams. to Shell Rock, where
funeral services will be held. From
there the body Will be taken TO De
Sofa. Wis for internent
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-03-28
News Of State Center.

Fire. supposed 10 have been started
by defective fiue in the building oc-
cupied by the James Z. tMalloy pool
hail. slightly damaged the cas-, side Of
the room about 8: 80 Tuesday after
noon. The loss IS covered by insurance.
Mrs. Catherine Forncrook, of State
Center who has been very seriou sly
sick. Is improving. She has gained so
much that it is thought that by Satur-
day she can be moved TO the home Of
her sister Mrs. Abbie Tanderveer, in
Melbourne. Miss Roby Vanderveer. OF
Melbourne, niece. has been ;aking
care Of Mrs. F'orncrook
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-03-28

Mrs. N. q. Stevenson returned Tues
day from a visit in Chelsea with her
daughter. Mrs. F. w. Boyer "A daugh-
ter in-law, Mrs. J. L. Stevenson. re-
turned Tuesday from visit with rela-
tiyes in Wheatland.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-03-28
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MR. c. S. CRUMAfEcTT, Vocational Counselor. k
MR. E. E. NICKEL WRIGHT, Boys Secretary =. n G. a.
MAYOR WILLARD.
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TriiblingSbofnnng.
GOA MARTA Jerber.

9dpenenbe Rnoipen unb ~sriinenoes
2anb,
2adenbe Come am 9immelsranb,
ssaudaenoes 9ieb aus @0eleins 8ruft
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bauen:
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Slut.
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Mut,
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Wann tpiro bic Stunbe fhlagen9
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g%efporoen?"
0as ungefdmmte Original bIief
iteben unb lad)te.
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Griftre toben I'm 3dbn. letters ibtran
Utft.
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mem gmpfansssimmer. Die Spre4'
ftunoe mar poriiber unb er mar mibe
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ten Gdritt. Die Cir ptrb aufse'
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eines ihonen Cages 81 eireun oeuss
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unb rentabeI. 3eu nno @etreioe: pun
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6ptels.
HOTEL ALAMO

325 Mlarao 9lasa = hibid moblserfe
reine Aimmer. SOC, 7se. VI per 2ag,
80 80 unb auftpdrt6 per Wode. S'mHles
NIT Q Betten $500 per Wo1e' @les
Tslephou grodett 656.
Grand Forks herald., 1917-03-19
NICHOLAS WAS
ANXIOUS ABOUT
HIS ROYAL NECK
Late Gear Wanted Guarantees
That Lives Of Family Would
be Spared.

London, March ls.--whAe most
perturhed Emperor Nsehessa says tho
Petrograd correspondent Of the
Times, was that sufficient guarantees
should be given that his life and
those of his family be spared. 1t is
said no was re-Assured by GenerNl
Ruxsky, who vouched In the name OF
the whole army under his command.
that no harm would hefan any men,
Der Of the family.
The first request made by the en-
peror was that he be allowed to see
his wife. but this was refused point
blank. There are reports that he
even contemplated suicide. but
eventually was induced to accept his
fortunes calmly and submit to the
inevitable. His last words as emper-
or are said to have been that he had
been betrayed by those he trusted
most.
The Times correspondent says he
has been told the former ruler will
have to reside In the Taurus palace
in Crimea with his family, but
eventually will be allowed to go
abroad to some entente allied coun-
try, probably Italy
Grand Forks herald., 1917-03-19

a. was the case last January when
he drove his four tired huskies down
Thir dstreet after wading through
deep snow and facing a raging bliz-
zard for over II hours.
His arrival this morning was not
without some excitement, however.
Hartman is reputed to be a peaceful
sort of a chap, but as he termed 1t,
there is a limit to everything and
boiled" shirt, things have gone too
far. Manager Perry has spent a
whole week coaxing Hartman to get
q white shirt and discard his north
Canadian togs for gentlemen's dress
and today he succeeded in his efforts
but he risked his managerial position
in doing it.
For over four years. Hartman has
worn the heavy woolen clothing used
time that he has donned a linen gar
ment in that period. At first he stout
ly refused to accede to Perry's de-
mands but when 1t comes to verbal
combat. the manager proved his su-
reriority. and the change in garments
was made
Redecked in the chatting white coll
lar and the nobby short. Hartman
would never be recognized as the
SS1tIO "lOs uilSSI SCSCtO 4hehANA-
caps, won favor throughout the en-
tire continent for his pluckiness in
going through with the derby. With
the growth Of beard removed and a
snappv blue serge suit instead Of the
buckskin breaches, he presents an en-
tirely different appearance.
Dogs in Good Shape.
instead Of four limping animals
that brought Hartman's. sledge into
this city during the dash to St. Paul,
the same dogs are now beautiful spec
iroens of huskies. Throughout tho
day they have been tied in front of
the F'oto-Play theater and attract no
little admiration.
Will Tell tho Story.
Throughout the next three days, at
all performances Of the Foto-Play.
Hartman will tell Of his experiences
during the dash from Winnipeg to st.
Paul. describing the hardships en-
the sensation Of being
cheered by thousands and his home
in the far north. It will take fully
thirty minutes to cover the entire trip,
while moving pictures will depict
more clearly many of the experiences
along the trail.
Will BE Interesting.
Hartmnn's story Is not q stereotyped
lecture manufactured to please the
public. but is true account that will
include many incidents that are edu-
Grand Forks herald., 1917-03-19

There is food enough in this coun-
try right now. but the distribution is
defective.
Grand Forks herald., 1917-03-19

lavtshed their devotion. The govern
ment after two years and six months
OF trial 10 still in harness with q
courage that nothing can weaken;
our good wishes to follow in the wake
OF these valtent men: all form guard
OF honor. proud and faithful, for our
magnanimous sovereign who from a
dom; gives to Belgium and to the
whole world a perfect example Of en-
durance and OF faith in the future.
q, Those who are fighting for the
liberty Of the Belgium flag are brave
men: Those interned in Holland and
IN Germany. and who raise their
fettered hands to heaven on behalf
OF their country. are brave men. Our
exiled compatriots who bear in silence
the weisht Of their isolation serve
their Belgian fatherland to the best
OF their ability a. do all those souls
who are either behind cloister walls
or In the retirement Of their own
homes pray, toll and weep awaiting
the return Of their absent ones and
of our common deliverance."
I'VE have listened to the mighty
voices OF wives and mothers: through
their tears they have prayed to GOD
to sustain their courage and fidelity
to tho honor of their husbands and
sons carried of by force to the
enemy's factories. These gallant men
have been heard ut the hour Of de-
parture rallylng. their energy to in
still courage into their comrades, or
Dy a supreme effort to chant the ma
tional hymn. He have seen some of
them on their return, pale, haggard.
human wrecks; as our fearful eyes
sought their dim eyes, we bowed rev.
erently before them, for all un-
consciously they were revealing to US
q new and unexpected aspect of ma
tional heroism. After this can 1t be
necessary to preach courage to you?
In our young days our professors
OF history rightly held up to our ad-
mtration Leonidls and his 500 spart-
tans who. instead of seeking safety in
eas-' night, allowed themselves to be
crushed by the Persian army at the
Pass or Thermopylae. The teachers
otlsm to evoke. And may we not
hope that our generation, too, will
preserve the memory of the union it
now has fashioned, and that in the
future there will be among us all a
deeper wish for national union, less
personal acrimony in the conflict of
ideas. less gruding respect for civil
and religious authority, more general
fidelity both before public opinion
and IN the secret recesses of the soul,
to our motto union is strength an
they may be one"
The pastoral suspends the double
precept OF fastening and abstinence
throughout lent except on Ash
Wednesday and Good Friday. It ad-
vises all who can, however, to fast
and abstain Wednesdays and Fridays
throughout lent. The eating Of fish
Grand Forks herald., 1917-03-19
GREAT TRIBUTE
TO BELCIANS
FROM MERC RCIER

Continued from page ~
Grand Forks herald., 1917-03-19

cational. interesting. sensational with
plenty Of live humor. HartmAn'a
home is zoe miles north Of Winnipeg
and 200 miles from Le Pas, the clos
est settlement. For eight months be-
fore entering the derby. he had not
visited any town and in that time had
SELDOM seen q white man. During
his visit here. he will describe the
conditions surrounding his home and
tell Of the lives led by the fishermen
In Northern Canada.
Tho majority of local residents
have read repeated accounts Of Hart
mans trip from Winnipeg to st. Paul
and are familiar with the various try
ing conditions with which he mot, but
few know Of the receptions he was
accorded in every hamlet, village and
city and by the farmers along the
trail. Hartman has stored up .
the receptions. and while here he will
tell Of many Of the questions he has
been asked and of the sensational
stories that were spread broadcast
concerning his past life.
"Sleep on Roof"
One OF the most startling surprises
Of tho entire trip happened in MIN
neapolis, according to Hartman, who
tells with no little humor. of the un-
usual preparations that were made.
The dog drivers were scheduled to
put IN" at the Radisson hotel and
as the management of that hostelry
had heard ierd stories Of the life Of
the northerners, he had prepared
hunks on the roof Of the hotel in tho
open air, believing that closed rooms
could never satisfy the distinguished
guests.
In every city along the trail similar
incidents occurred. showing the un-
usual interest of the public. Several
books could be written about the ex-
perience of the "mushers'' and that
proved after listening to Hartman for
q few moments.
oh! Thoso Questions.
Thousands Of unanswerable ques-
tions were hurled at Hartman in ev-
cry city by a curious public and IN
Grand Forks there was no exception.
In every city he was recognized and
was the object of the public's curious
gaze. Even this morning. as was
standing In the Hotel Dacotah lobby.
a stranger approached him, grasped
his hand and said:
Don't you remember me?"
Hartman studied the stranger for
a moment and then apologettcally
confessed that he did not.
"Why. was the fellow In the green
cap that was talking to you when you
were IN Grand Forks BEFORE" came
as an explanation.
This is but one of million inter-
esting notes Of the trip.
The questions asked now come as
an aftermath to the great Red River
derby, but Hartman has hundreds of
more humorous incidents to relate
that will he we'll worth hearing.
Grand Forks herald., 1917-03-19
SMALLPOX RAGING
in GERMAN EMPIRE

London. March 1s.-Reports reach
ing London from Scandinavia and
Holland say that smallpox is increas-
ingly prevalent in Germany with an
unusual percentage Of fatalities ow-
ing to the decreased power Of resist
ance of the people. A considerab BILE
number Of cases is reported through.
out north Germany. Official reports
admit that there were 146 cases in
Berlin last week, with II deaths.
Grand Forks herald., 1917-03-19

held. The plain. into which the re-
treating forces have gone is on q
much lower level than the evacuated
positions South Of Saint Quentin 1t
Il only 246 feet above sea level. At
Cabrai l67. at Doual 81 and at Lille
So. This is in contrast to positions
held at such places at Pozieres wherc
tho ground Is 600 feet above sea level.
Grand Forks herald., 1917-03-19
Plucky American, Hero of
Red River Derby, to Tell
Story of His Trip.
WILL HOLD STAGE
FOR 80 MINUTES
Forced to Wear White Shirt
For First Time in 4 Years
Manager is Cause.

Fred Hartman. hero Of the Red
River Valley dog derby. arrived in
Grand Forks this morning, together
with his manager, Charles c. Perry,
of Minneapolis. He was not forced to
wade through crowded thoroughfares
and a cheering multitude on his way
from the depot to the Dacotah hotel
Grand Forks herald., 1917-03-19
GERMANS In FULL
RETREAT ON 100
MILE FRONT
Continued from page ~

takes in virtually the entire front
from a short distance south of Lille
to the Soissons-Laon district.
Both the British and the French
are sharply following up the retreat
having enabled the pursuit to keep IN
close touch.
Other Movements.
Other military operations sink into
insigniflcance beside the great west
ern retirement, but movements Of
Importance are nevertheless In prog
ress in other fields. In Persia, for in
stance, both tho Russian columns. ad-
yancins to hem in " disorEsnised
up the Tigris from Basdad. have
made fresh progress. Tho column
from Sakki1 has pushed almost to the
Mesopotamian border from Baneh.
while the Hamadan army to the
south has advanced 20 miles south
west Of Kermanshah and occupied
Harunabad.
In Fun Retreat. ~
Paris, March 19.-The German
line at the last accounts was in full
retreat over the section which rep
resents almost one-fifth of tho vast
front from Switzerland to the sea.
closely pressed by the French and
British.
French troops are advancing with
the precision Of q machine along q
forty mile front, have recaptured Inn
portant towns and many square miles
Of territory, accomplishing this at
small cost, so carefully has every de-
tail Of advance been thought out.
Defense Weak.
In the 1IaQSiRnv region west n?
Roye. the Germans appear to have
made only weak defense. since the
French were able to push forward
thirteen miles at one bound. General
Nivelle. the French commander. who
is credited with possessing almost
uncanny ability to gauge the powers
Of his opponents, is following up the
retreating Germans with great ra-
pidity and it is regarded here as
doubtful whether the Germans will
find 1t feasible to offer any serious re-
sistance before reaching the base line
Of defense between Lille and Scissors
two days march from where they now
are.
While there is general satisfaction
over the progress Of events in Picardy
there 10 no tendency to exaggerate
tho probable effects Of the German
retirement. Most commentators con-
slider it certain the the Germans will
attempt to arrest their retreat at
some point before the basic line
which runs through Lille, Cambria
and Saint Quentin.
New Ground Lower.
Military critics are confident that
the German general staff did not
abandon with a light heart the west
ern heights which were so firmly
Grand Forks herald., 1917-03-19
pla.a ConRratulatacae,

London, March l9.-Premier Lloyd
George today announced In the house
Of commons that ON Thursslay ne
would move a motion of congratula-
ticn to tho Russian Duma.