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The Oskaloosa herald., 1917-03-22
Total Expenditure.

a possible premium of $500 could
be obtained on the issue OF Sl65,0J0,
leaving you q surplus of $1,000 to be
applied on walks, furnishings, etc
A total bond issue OF Sl65,000 may
appear at the first glance to be high,
but careful consideration of the
cost of construction at the present
time compared with that of several
years ago, and the consideration OF
interest rates on bonds issued now,
compared with those of several years
ago, will lead to the realization that
your school building will cost about
the same to the tax payer as those
butt when construction was cheap and
money higher
Two years ago most school bonds
were selling for 81 to per cent At
the present time school bonds can be
sold for per cent Taking the eX-
IRENE, or per cent difference, and
compromising the interest annually
on 100000 of bonds maturing in
five years. $4O,O0000 maturing in ten
years. 100000 maturing in fifteen
years, and the balance or $45,O00.OO
of bonds maturing in twenty years
we believe that difference to the
tax payers of at least $4,000 or
100000 will result, which will prac-
tically Offset the raise in the cost OF
construction.
PROUDFOOT, BIRD & RAWSoN
| Architects.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1917-03-22

Wright, Ia, will have q bank. Arti-
cies of Incorporation of the Farmers
Savings Bank of Wright, Ia, have
been filed at the county recorders of
flee, Incorporating Wright's first bank
ing institution. The new bank will
have a capital stock of $4,000. and is
Incorporated for period of twenty
five years.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1917-03-22
R.an cannery at erinncII.

The Grinnell canning company is to
start work in about ten days in can
ming $500 bushels of beans which are
being shipped from California. This
was a new enterprise for the company
and they had TO get new machinery.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1917-03-22
laroe Number Of Deeds Filed.

Fifty.one deeds to property in Coun-.
ell Bluffs. all located near the North
western railroad depot. were filed for
record last week by the right of way
agent for the railroad company. The
aggregate consideration is aobut s72..
900.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1917-03-22
TEUToNs SINK BRITISH SHIP
Germans Torpedo Destroyer and Dam.
age Another in Raid on Coast
Towns.

London March GA British de-
stroyer and merchant vessel were
sunk, and another destroyer was dam
aged In the German naval raid at
Ramsgate, the British admiralty an
nounced.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1917-03-22
Favored.

0skaloosa has a preacher for chair
man of it's school board. Rev. A. Nc
E'erran being advanced to the position
at the session for organization Monday
evening. Not every town in the land
il so distinguished.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1917-03-22
$500 Per Acre.

The real record price for farm land
in Marion county has been paid by
Lilburn A. Hill. Of Tracy, who has Just
purchased fourteen acres Of the Greg
DRY estate 10 clay township at $500
per acre on $1,000 for the tract.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1917-03-22

Taking a conservative average OF
20 percent advance in prices, the es-
timated cost of the same building at
this time would be $4,000 This
increase in cost of materials was not
within the power of the architects or
the Board to estimate, as the unset
tied conditions of the present day
preclude any accurate prediction Of
the future.
Since the building as planned can
not be erected within the original
bond issue of $4,000, there are
three possible actions to be taken: to
cut the size of the building in order
to bring its cost within the present
appropriation; reject the proposition
as planned and vote additional bonds
for the erection of a new high school
building in another part OF the city;
or to sign the contract for the gen
eral and heating and plumbing work
with the low bidders, and to vote ad-
ditional bonds to complete the build
ing.
The first proposition of cutting the
size OF the building is imractiCal, as
, there is absolutely no waste space in
the building as planned. The reel
tstion rooms, laboratories and man
ual training departments are Of the
least size consistent with efficient
operation of these departments; the
auditorium, seating LOO people, is
none too large to accommodate au-
| diences to be expected in a city Of
OskaIoosa size. The gymnasium
provides enough room for conducting
efficient physical culture courses in
addition to basket ball and kindred
games, and as this feature is becom-
ing an important branch of educa-
tional work and school life, this de
pa?tment should not be sighted.
There are some few cuts possible in
the construction Of the building that
would not impair its seryiCeability or
durability, but the total amount to be
deducted BY these cuts would amount
to only $4,000. and would not bring
the guiding within the appropria-
ton.
/ The second proposition of voting
enough additional bonds to erect an
! entirely new building has two seri-
, Gus objections. A new building to
accommodate the number of high
school pupils in Oskaloosa would
cost, based on present prices and a
certain increase at least $235.000,
and perhaps more, making the addi-
tional bonds to be voted at least
$4,000.
The term addition, as applied to
the new work contemplated per the
present plans, is misnomer. In
reality. the new work we have plan
ned is the larger part OF future new
high school, Combined as it is
with the old building, it provides
enough srace for the next ten years.
After that time it would then be pos
:, sible to tear down the old building
and to- extend the new part along the
lines of the accompanying sketches
In ten years from now, the special
requirements for high school work
may be entirely different from those
of today. and for this reason 1t seems
more practical to build at the present
time the gymnasium and auditorium
4 and the regulation laboratories ant
class rooms. which will not change
combine these with the building nov
The Oskaloosa herald., 1917-03-22
like the Idea.

Lacey Consolidated school appears
70 be popular and is taking unto itself
new support and additional pupils.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1917-03-22
May Hasten Extra Session.

The president also has considered
the ACCESSIBILITY of advancing the date
for the converting of congress in extra
session. No action looking to that end
was taken. 1t is expected that this
subject will be discussed at the meet
ing of the cabinet.
The preSiden: has no authority to
declare war or the existence of state
of war. This is the view of Secretary
of State Lansing, with whom he had
an hours conference.
1t frequently has happened in the
history of all nations, including that
of the United States, that state Of
war has existed for some time before
the declaration has been made. In the
present situation the authorities say
that Germany has committed acts of
war" and Germany may consider that
a state of war exists
The Oskaloosa herald., 1917-03-22
PRESIDENT ACTS
T0FIGHT U-BOATs
WILSON ORDERS WORK RUSHED
ON WARSHiPS.
TO COST ABOUT S115,ooo,ooo
Action Is Deemed the First Official
Move to Show That National Emer-
gency E~ists-Submarin chas-
ers to Be Equipped First.

Washington, March 20.-"Whatever
the navy can do, it wlll," declared Sec
rotary Daniels. More than that l
would not like TO say at this time"
Wilson Orders Navy Prepared.
In the national emergency which
has been precipitated by ruthless Ger
man destruction of American ships,
President Wilson Is making intensive
preparations for the defense of the
country and its rights.
No longer In official circles is there
any thought that The German gov
superfcially respecting American life
and American property. That gov
eminent has thrown off all pretense
and openly and av0wedly is commit
ting acts of war against the United
States. That these acts are Of the
covert" character which the president
declared this nation would not tolerate
is admitted by the authorities.
Days Emergency Acts.
Because Of the national emergency
which the president holds now exists
these things were done: "
/. The president made a personal
visit to the secretary of the navy in
the latter's Office to discuss the naval
measures to be adopted to protect
American trade and American ship
ping.
=. The president authorized the eX-
penditure of $115,000,o00 in expediting
the construction of men of war and
the purchase of additional torpedOeS-
boat destroyers. submarine chnsers and
other small craft, including airships.
3. The secretary OF the navy will
Immediately place contracts for go
submarine chasers and has directed
the New York navy yard to turn out
without delay 90 vessels of this type.
4. The president authorized the
graduation of the two higher classes Of
the naval academy, In order to provide
the navy with q sufficient Innmber of
officers. atgt9 hR" ar p 90
). Instructions hayea been given to
expedite the explanation Of applicants
for appointment in reserve corps: and
officers of these. corps have been di-
rected to purchase their uniforms and
be ready for service. l.,
6. A, conference took place ut the
army war college with reference to. CO.
operation in connection with and CON
troll Of the telephone and telegraph
wires, cables and wireless in time of
war
Z. Plans are being perfected by the
war department under which the land
forces can be promptly increased.
s. The war and navy departments
have taken urgent measures to equip
the coasts with defense guns and NUM-
tons and the fleet with ample supplies.
8. Plans are being devised for the
better distribution of naval vessels.
including the commissioning of those
III reserve and of the troops.
10. Strategic plans are under cOnSid-
Grafton for the most effective use Of
ships and troops.
II. Arrangements have been made
for joint action by the army, navy and
marine corps.
l.. Consideration was taken of the
advisabFlity of replacing American
ships destroyed by German vessels In
termed in American ports.
May Hasten Extra Session.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1917-03-22
THE osK ALoosA HERALD. THURSDAY MARCH 81 1917 q

trict. If the property owners will lay
the $50 feet of sewer asked for and
apportion the cost among those de.
string the Improvement, the city will
grant free tappage.
Damage to the Green property on
B avenue east at the northwest corn.
er of the Tenth street intersection was
adjusted.
New Light Ordered.
In response to the solicitations of
Councilman Albert Mendenhall of the
Second ward who has represented
many petitioners in the case, Chair
man r.. T. Penders of the Light com.
mittee last evening moved in city
council that a new light be located on
Eleventh avenue west at a point where
the M. & st. l.. railway and the C. b.
G. Q. railway tracks and switches in
tersect the street. This is a particu-
larry bad place on account of the
amount of traffic. Because of it's re.
mote location at the eXereme south
west corner of the corporate limits +.
has been practically impossible to
reach with service Installation of a
light at this point will be appreciated
by the many people who have occas-
ion to travel this highway.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1917-03-22
0. 4. S. BUILDING
STATEMENT OF ARCHITECTS Ex-
PLANNING THE SITUATION.

The following statemen prepared
by the firm of architects who made
, the plans and specifications for Os-
kaloosa's high school improvement,
Proudfoot, Bird & Rawson, of Des
Moines, explains the situation facing
the school patrons and the voters of
the Oskaloosa Independent school
district, and offers solution to the
problem. This statement was re-
ceived from the architects Monday
afternoon and is considered a de-
pendable statement. Oskaloosa's
new board of school directors read
the statement and approved it. The
statement follows:
oskaIoosa High School.
Proposals for the addition to the
present high school, and for the al
terations in the old building were
formally opened Friday, March 10th,
the low bids being
Read Macdonald Brewster,
Minneapolis, General
Contract on Addition. .$104 $4,000
General Remodeling of old
building .............. 5,S43.OO'
Van Dyck Plumbing &
Heating Co., Des Moines,
Heating and Plumbing in ia .....
Addition ........... 31,7S3.55
Heating and Plumbing in a.
old building ........... 4,6SO.71
Inland Electric Co., Des
Moines, Electric Wiring 2,550.00
Total ......... S149 ,155.26
These bids represent the lowest
price obtainable at the present time,
the bidding in each line OF work be-
ing extremely close.
At the time the bond issue of $780,
COO was voted, it would have been
possible to execute the work plan
ned for sum within $4,000, as the
work Of remodeling the old building
was not included in that amount.
Since November list, 1916, there has
been the following increase in cost
of constructive materials. .... u. ..
The Oskaloosa herald., 1917-03-22
Electric Wiring.

Work in new building. ....$ 100000
Work in old building go. 10000
Acceptance OF alternate for
electric clock conduit. 1880.
Acceptance of alternate for
conduit for telephones. 1890
Acceptance of alternate for
circuit for exhaust fam. 10000
Clock system ............ 100000
The Oskaloosa herald., 1917-03-22
$1OS,OO2.0O
Heating and Plumbil

Heating and Plumbing.
Bid on new building. .....$ 31,7S3.55
Heating old building ..... 100000
Plumbing old building 80. 1901
Acceptance of alternate to
provide exhaust fan in
attic for toilet and locker
systems ............ $4,000
Acceptance Of alternate
for standpipe and hose
reels .............. 500. so
Acceptance of alternate
for vacuum cleaner piping 10000
d 30 n ~
The Oskaloosa herald., 1917-03-22

standing, and to add in the future
what will then be necessary. A
new high school built now might be
entirely inadequate in ten or fifteen
years, as has been evidenced by the
fact that Newton, Centerville and
other towns throughout the state are
building new high schools to supplant
ones built only short time ago.
The old building will be repaired,
! the heating system changed to act
ually heat the toilet facilities in
! creased and a modern ventilating
| system added, making the building
disable for ten or fifteen years. This
| investment in the old building is
good, the work to be done costing in
round numbers $4,000, less than two
years interest on the $4,000 of ad-
ditional bonds required to erect
new high school.
1t therefore seems that the most
practical solution from business
standpoint would be to award the
contracts for the general construc-
ton, heating and plumbing, and to
ask for the additional amount as set
forth below, in order to complete the
building as planned The general,
heating and plumbing and wiring
contractors have agreed to hold their
prices until March 25th, giving you
ample time to present this PROPOSE
ton at mass meeting to obtain from
Nthe voters an expression of their
willingness to raise the required
amount. In handling it in this man
ner, we believe that you are giving
the tax payers of Oskaloosa a prop
osition that is absolutely fair and free
from any possible criticism.
We estimate that an additional
$4,000 should be asked for, as shown
by the following figures, compiled
from the low bids, the cuts agreed
upon at your Board meeting March
10th, and the acceptance of alter
mates we believe necessary to com
plete the. building in a satisfactory
manner. '-.
General Contract.
Bid on new building. $104, $40 90
Work in old building. -. 5,343.00
Acceptance Of alternate for
installing at least 200
lockers ........... 100000
Acceptance OF alternate for
installing cases and cup
boards in laboratories. 10000
The Oskaloosa herald., 1917-03-22

The council had a long drawn out
session and the work in hand was not
completed. Adjournment was taken
to Wednesday of next week. Routine
matters received attention, claims
were allowed and several special
claims for damages taken up for ad
justment.
City Engineer Horace Hawkins was
instructed TO get together with tn,
property owners along Seventh avcni'
east to determine what can be don'
toward financing the job The din
Guilty Is that ono side has already hrc,
assessed for sewer in another dis
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PREDICT PASSAGE
COAL AND OIL LAND
LEASING MEASURE
Continued on Page Col. y

Washington. Dec 17.-Debate on tile
Walsh coal and oil land leasing bill
continued in the Senate today with ad-
ministration leaders confident of it's
passage tomorrow before adjournment
for the holidays.
Introduction by Senator Swanson of
amendments to eliminate from the bill
provision for adjustment of private
claims on naval reserve No. : in Cali
fornia, precipitated an attack hy Sem
ator King on the measure and what
he called bureaucratic methods Of
handling the public domain The Utah
senator declared the governments at
titude toward the claims of prospec-
tors in the naval reserves was cruel
and unWaTranted.'
During the debate Senator Gallinger.
minority leader, announced that he
was opposed to the leasing plan and
would not support the bill Senator
Phelan, who had been counted an op-
pcnent. announced that he would sup
port it.
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American Aviator Willis Tells
Thrilling Story Of His Capture

Newton, Mass, Dec. 1.-THE first di-
rect communication from Lieut.. Har.
old p. Willis. Of the Lafayette Esca-
drille who disappeared while flying
over the German lines Aug. IS. was re.
ceived by his parents here today. The
Red Cross had discovered the miss
ing aviator in German prison camp
hut Willis later revealed for the first
time the story of his capture.
MY last fight was some distance
within the lines he wrote One Of
the boys in front of me was attacks
and ] was able to put away one as
sailant. but was Immediately jumped
on by two others-later by third. To
avoid being riddled from Me rear /
had to turn and engage. and was thus
separated from friends on my level.
French machines above me evidently
did not see my situation. Almost i'm
emdiately my motor was hit and only
ran internationally. 50 that they could
always keep above me My efforts be-
came the avoidance OF fire on line Of
flight. and TO regain the group or lines.
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|SH|f HONOR GUEST
Expresses Message of
America to Japan at
Toxic B a n e t
Praises United States

Toxic, Dec. 17.-Niscount kikuiiro
Ishii head Of the Japanese mission
which recently visited the United
States, was the guest of honor at a
banquet given this evening which was
attended by 200 japanese and Ameri-
cans. Baron Eiichi Shibusawar presi-
dent of the America n ia panese Assc-
citation and chairman Of the Toxic
Bankers Association, presided. The
guests at the function were the mem
hers Of the special mission which Wis
tied the United States, the American
ambassador. and the entire staff of the
American embassy.
The banquet was the most represent
alive of any gathering of recent years
and gave to Niscount .Ishii his first OPP
portunity to speak to the entire Jap
anese public since his arrival from the
United States. The speech had been
carefully carried broadcast and had es-
rccially featured BY the newspapers
throughout the country. Responding to
the toast OF the evening, Niscount
Ishii said:
Since last | met YOU ] have been
address great audiences. There are
many words aud sentiments which |
would wish to add now. but in this
presence, indeed, before the whole
world. | declare that | would not mod-
fly or withdraw anything | said in
the course of our visit to America.
1T affords me the keenest gratiff-
cation to tell YOU that we bring back
to all the people Of Japan from all
the people of America message
charged with an earnest spirit of good
will and a sincere desire for a good
understanding and friendship. The
answer to your message Of good will
was delivered to us by the whole peo-
pie Of America. by men whose names
stand highest in the roll Of American
honor. Let there be no doubt among
Won IS to the discordant tone in the
voices welcoming us. We are well
aware that our personalities played no
part in the treatment we received from
the President and people of the Unit
ed States. which was intended for our
Emperor and our people
Now returning from our voyage. Of dis
covery. we bring TO our gracious SOW
ereign and the people Of our nation the
assurance that the true gold America lies
at the very heart Of its people. We are
very earnest in our desire to convince
the whole people OF this country of the
value and real meaning of the reception
of this mission at the hands OF the people
OF the United States. Here let me re-
fer to the notes exchanged between Japan
and America. For the contamination OF
this international agreement ! stand per-
sonally a debtor to President Wilson and
Secretary Of state Lansing for unusual
courtesies and consideration AS the re-
suit Of the frank exchange OF opinion we
arrived at an agreement which must help
America. China and Japan
1.-The mutual declarations with regard
to China ought not to be the subject Of
speculation at any time Neither SHOULD
they under any consideration give offense,
because where no offense Is intended no
cffensc can he given
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Il didn't succeed. however, In any OF
these on account Of loss of motor, and
the odds against me. I landed % kilome-
tres in the rear. An adversary landed be-
side me and proved very correct and sym
pathetic. My machine was hit 30 times, in
body, motor and windshield. Half the ca
bles were out, the tire shot away, and An
unknown number of holes in the wings.
They took me TO lunch and later TO
the rear, The treatment since coVtinues
correct.
my chief distress has been my nabi-
Iity to tell you Of my safety, and further.
my exile from the front and the fighting.
Am with splendid French officers Am
studying German. Doing sketching AMI
wood carving"
The letter was three and half months
OH the way
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BEGIN PROBE TWIN
CITY CAR TROUBLE

Minneapolis, Mimi. Dec. H. Prcsi-
dent Wilson's special labor commission
today began an investigation of the
Twin City Street Car controN crsY
which for some time has been threat
ening a serious Industrial tie-up in ST.
Paul and Minneapolis AS result of the
state Public Safety Commissions order
forbidding the wearing of union but
tons by street car mon.
The commission, headed by w. r..
Wilson. secretary of abor, arrived
from the western coast today. and af
ter a conference with Gov. BurnquistI
in st. Paul. came to Minneapolis and
heard the labor mems side at a private
conference. Officers OF the street car
company also held a brief conference!
with the commission. The commission
hopes to complete its work Wednes
day
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CHANGERS GATHER FOR
ANNUAL MEETING

Lewiston. Me. Dec. 17.-Grangers
from all parts of Maine are assembling;
here for the 44th session of the Maine
state Grange. This evening reception
of Commerce and the Auburn Eodrd
of Trade.
The visitors were welcomed 10 the
city by Mayor Lemaile. State Master
Thompson who has only served one
term will undoubtedly be reelected at
the meeting Wednesday morning when
the annual election OF officers will ne
held
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AUGUSTA CHAPTER IS
THIRD IN RED CROSS
MEMBERSHIP DRIVE

Portland. Me, Dec. lon the first
day of the Red Cross membership
campaign in Maine, 1888 new mem
hers were reported to headquarte-- in
this city, The Waldo county chapter
led with 1921 members, Penobscot
chapter was second with 3257, and Au-
gusta chapter third with 223O.
Chairman Adam p. Leighton said
that the first days work was most en-
couragine as the canvass in this state
is greatly handicapped by the deep
snow and extreme cold. Names quota
is 49, 26.