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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-06-08
FOR BOY SCOUTS
Movement National in Scope
Formulated by Highway
Protective Society.
LIKE THE ENGLISH BODY
One of the Principal Aims Is to Get
City Boys OF the Streets and
at Work.

To save boys who have tendency
to fall into the delinquent class the
National Highway Protective society
in New York has formulated a COM
prehensive plan to provide additional
Fairgrounds for children and boys
scout organization similar to that
which has proved so successful in
England. The support of Mayor Gay
nor of New York city will be enlisted
by the society. and an appeal will be
made to every patriotic person for
contributions to the necessary fund to
engineer the scheme The project had
its inception about a month ago. Colo
mel Edmond S. Cornell, secretary Of
the National Highway Protective so
ciety, In outlining the scope Of the
plan said that the basic idea of the
scouts organization is to further the
interests Of good roads from coast to
coast.
How" he asks, "can an army move
unless 1t has proper roadsT
At a recent meeting of representa-
tives of children'3 aid societies of New
York city, at which Colonel Cornell
presided, a committee Of five was APP
pointed to request Mayor Gaynor's
help in having the city permit the use
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-06-08

when the gums ut the forts are fred"
The association also recommends that
the day should be given over primarily
to children, its chief features being a
celebration in each OF the forty-six
school districts OF the city. In New
York city this should mean approx
mately 1900 children In each district
celebration.
School Parade Suggested.
A parade OF school boys and girls In
each district is recommended as the
best way to start the day. This would
keep the children busy. until noon.
Each borough, the association believes,
should also have its own parade, in
which the national guard, police and
fire departments and various civic and
patriotic organizations might take
part. The district parades could be
timed so that as the borough parade
passed through each school district the
children could fall in line and march
with the big parade to the next dis
trict. where they would give place to
the next group of children. or if this is
not expedient the children could be
lined up along the route Of the Dor
ough parade.
This is the way the afternoon and
evening might be spent. according to
the suggested program:
Following the parade and the dem
onstration there would be opportuni-
ty for lunch before the local celebra-
tons, which should take place at 2
p. IN. A place for each district cele-
bration should be provided either by
assigning a section in public park
accessible to the district, by setting
aside park Fairgrounds and by closing
certain streets, particularly those on
the water front Of the lower part of
Manhattan, and by allowing the use
of recreation piers.
These local celebrations could well
consist of athletic games, folk dances,
Independence day addresses, patriotic
music, recitations, tableaux. drills and
flag salutes. This plan would make 1t
possible for practically all the children
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-06-08

been received, but the society 10 TAX
ing every precaution to secure the bea
available state commanders. II sum
Client funds are obtained IN time the
scouts will take the field this summer.
Already the plan has met with ar
unexpected demonstration Of enthust
asm. The other day nearly q hundred
ambitious youngsters charged upon ths
ofhces OF the National Highways assoc
citation IN New York city IN an effort
TO enlist They were informed that
their applications were premature
Men in the regular army and national
guard have offered their asststanca
These volunteers are located as far
away as Fort Riley, In Kansas, and
Georgia
No one Of doubtful character, sge on
physique will be admitted in the Or
ganization. AS soon as these and simf
lar preliminary matters have been dis
posed OF recruiting stations will be
opened and the enrolment commenced
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-06-08
England, it is claimed.


Chief among the basic elements Of
appeal in the scout movement is the
fact that it enables every boy to live
in degree a life of adventure and dis
covery so dear to the puerile heart.
Colonel Peter S. Bonus, q. 8. A,
retired. has been chosen TO head the
scout movement In the United States.
His election as commander In chief
seems to have been happy choice, for
Colonel Bonus has an attractive per
sonality that should appeal to the boys.
Furthermore, he has been an Indian
fighter and has seen service In the
Philippines. Colonel Clifford Hurry Of
New York has been appointed treas
urer of the organization.
Many Wish to Become Scouts.
An effort is now being made to en-
list the right kind Of men In every
state in the Union to take charge of
the movement In different localities.
= member of applications have ALREADY
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-06-08
A Story of Rebespierre.

The story is told of Robespierre that
at one time when at the height of his
power a lady called upon him, be-
seeching him to spare her husbands
life. he scornfully refused. As she
turned away she happened to tread
upon the paw of his pet dog. He
turned upon her and asked, Madam,
have you no humanity"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-06-08

Davenport Motor Company
Manufacturers OF
GASOLINE ENGINES.
All kinds of Repairing done; Sta
tionary, Marine and Automobile.
Second hand Gasoline Engines and
Automobiles bought and sold
A. G. PETERSON,
525-527 W. End ST, Davenport, Iowa
Old phone 1434-Y; Res. phone 1694-L-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-06-08

to participate aud ~Oasd brlng the cell
ebrations home to the children and
their parents.
"a display Of fireworks should be
provided by the city in the evening
This might well take place from floats
In the river and bay and from the
bridges between Manhattan and Brook
lyn."
Suggest seriss OF TahIsaux.
Although the celebration would carry
out the spirit OF the Fourth Of July, the
association contends that all nationals
ties should be allowed to share in COM
msmorating the establishment of lib
erty and independence In their own
land. Here are some OF the subjects
for tableaux the association suggests:
Signing of the Declaration of indie
pendence," The Spirit of &C." Sign
ing the Treaty" THE Surrender of
CORVALLIS" "'Washington's Farewell
to His Oficers." 1.-The Boston Tea Par
ty," William Tell and Gessler." THE
Fail of the Bastille. 1.-THE Victory of
Bannockburn," "Garibaldi and His Fol
lowers
General arrangements for such
celebration should be in the hands of
a central committee appointed by the
mayor, the association believes. and
there should also be a subcommittee
in each borough and in each of the
forty-six school districts. The asso-
citation suggests that each commit.
tee might solicit contributions among
the residents of its district. while gen.
eral contributions might be solicited by
the central committee to help pay for
the fireworks display In the evening.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-06-08
Rock Island Wood Works

Manufacturers of sash, doors,
stairs and mouldings. Dealers in
glass, builders hardware and
makers of everything in mill
work. Cor. 18th st. and 9th av.
The Richfield recorder. (Richfield, Idaho) 1909-1931, 1910-06-02
A NEW ELEMENT IN THE CAMPAIGN.

The Recorder is prepared to state. dispassionately, that
real political revolution is working in Idaho today. 1t affect
the attitude Of the public in regard to the candidacy of Hon
b. I. CtBarney') ONeL.
There is a reason--it is the carrying of the ONel person
atty into The campaign. His friends, whether of a day or Of
a decade, swear by him; they are enthusiasts, zealots. Some
bic; some do come from the pulpit, the counting house, the
schools. Why? Wen, they believe that he viii stay just
where he says: that his "Whatever's right means to be true
to ones word, to ones friends, to ones duty. He has not
claimed to be the founder of the local option or the direct
primary sentiment; but since it is right for The people to want
these, no power should be allowed 10 defeat THAR desires. He
has convinced some Of the strongest champions of temper
ance that he will maintain the local option law uninpaircd in
letter or spirit: holding the veto for any legislative action that
would in the least impair its efficiency. 1t is doubtful wheth-
CT he has the support of any saloon man because it is under
stood or believed that he Will break the word he has given
out regarding local option. 1t is a fine attribute Of Humanity
that we can follow men who pay us nothing, bring US moth
ing but the consciousness that we have followed a man who
is courageous and honest. Mr.. OfNeil has not the personal
acquaintance of all Idaho; as he does reach out and meet men
in a personal way, his strength grows--and this is the reyolu-
ton. 1t isn't a case of w~itchery, ofpurchase, of b%eguilement
by a genial smile. He has built his own fortune from the
very bottom--and the bottom was a long ways down for the
once homeless boy who now stands before the people of Ida
no as a candidate. That a hard struggle has left him true to
hi. friends and to his word, is a broad and enduring founda-
ton for q closer acquaintance with the whole people of idaho.
The Recorder would hardly dare to be less fair to Nh. o.
Neil than IS has been in recognizing what is good in the adj
ministration of Governor Brady. To be less than fair is to be
less than honorable.
The Richfield recorder. (Richfield, Idaho) 1909-1931, 1910-06-02
To the Stockholders of the Bic Wood

10 the Stockholders of the Big Wood
River Reservoir ~ Canal Co, Ltd.
You are hereby notified that the
annual meeting of the stockholders
OF this company for the election of
directors and for the transaction of
such other business as may properly
be brought before the meeting of the
stockholders, including the ratificat-
ton by the stockholders of the acts
and things done by its officers and
directors since the meeting of the
stockholders of the company held on
June list, 1909, viii be held in the
office Of the company at Richfield,
Lincoln County, Idaho, on the 18th
day of June, 1910, at two o'clock in
the afternoon.
No transfer of stock will be made
upon the books of the company after
the close of business on May p,
c. d. LEHMKUHL,
Secretary.
The Richfield recorder. (Richfield, Idaho) 1909-1931, 1910-06-02

No figures are as yet available to show the population of
Idaho; but It is certain that one, and possible that two new
congressman viii be added to the Idaho delegation at Wash
ington. 1t would be quite a come-up for Idaho to send two
more good men back there to tell about the possibilities of
the Golden West. There are several good men whom Ida
no would feel honorod to send. And there are some of the
finest boys you ever saw, growing up here in Idaho; enough
Of them, and good enough, to govern the whole nation bet
ter than it has ever been governed. 1t is cause and effect
working together to an admirable result.
The Richfield recorder. (Richfield, Idaho) 1909-1931, 1910-06-02

There is one constitutional amendment to be voted on this
fall that should p~ass--the one authorizing the supreme court
to call in one OF the district judges in case of the absence or
disqualification OF one OF the supreme court justices. During
the past three years, for instance, Justice Stewart has had a
great deal OF illness, and the other two justices have been
fairly swanped with work. A divided opinion would always
be possible with two-man court; or a compromise opinion.
in which no one believes. To call in one of the several cap
able district Judges would expedite justice and might avoid
some otherwise embarrassing situations.
The Richfield recorder. (Richfield, Idaho) 1909-1931, 1910-06-02

law, before C. J.. Lisle, representa-
i've Of the State Land Board, at
Richfield, Idaho, by two of the fol
lowing witnesses:
w. r. Pridmore, A. G. Draper.
VIM. Breck and Martin Locish. ali
Of Richfield, Idaho.
A. d ADDISON,
Entryman.
The Richfield recorder. (Richfield, Idaho) 1909-1931, 1910-06-02
TEDDX WILL coNE 90 RIGHT.

1t has been afirmed--and denied--that Roosevelt will sup
port The insurgents in congress. He'd sure like to, for they
started a bully fight, the kind he likes best; and in a cause
which lie must approve. But then, Roosevelt forced Taft
and the present situation upon the country, and he can t wei.
deny his handiwork. Its The devil the deep sea for Teddy.
But the people needn't be afraid that Teddy will Get off
wrong.
The Richfield recorder. (Richfield, Idaho) 1909-1931, 1910-06-02
THEY'LL COME TO IDAHO.

81 Idaho has for years talked Climate as a resource even
Enore valuable than fertile, well watered soil. While the
past winter WASH exactly a rosesin-bloom season even for
ifafo, it was SO much less bad here than it was iii the rest of
the country that the balmiest sunny outhern-Idah ltera-
letharc reads like a beck Of proverbs.
1t might have been expected that the severe winter else
The Richfield recorder. (Richfield, Idaho) 1909-1931, 1910-06-02

Via Oregon Short Line for Conven-
tion5 Young Mems and Young Ladies
Mutual Improvement Associations. See
agents for further particulars.
The Richfield recorder. (Richfield, Idaho) 1909-1931, 1910-06-02

where would have driven swarns Of these people to Idaho
this spring. 1t would-only they were 50 froze up that they
couldn get away. The farmers couldn't rent, or sell, or
seed their farms in time TO get away. But they'll come! Oh
YES. THEY'LL come. This year. Get ready for them.
The Richfield recorder. (Richfield, Idaho) 1909-1931, 1910-06-02
FOR SECRETARY or STATE.

b.. r. Hyatt, assistant secretary of state four years ago,
has announced his candidacy for secretary Of state. Because
nibis position on 50 many important executive boards, this
pf the most important in the state, and it is worthy
ktion of any man. Mr.. Hyatt has had a wide e-
in general business, as we'll as in the routine work
flee to which he aspires; he has an unimpeachable re-
q his friends believe that he will be a strong candi-
The Richfield recorder. (Richfield, Idaho) 1909-1931, 1910-06-02

TO THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF IDAHO:-
Z hereby announce myself as a candidate for reelection as Treas
urer OF the State of Idaho, and laser on will show you my record and
what have done for you since .ht assumed the duties Of the Office.
simply ask to be judged according to my work.
c. A. HASTINGS.
The Richfield recorder. (Richfield, Idaho) 1909-1931, 1910-06-02

expected that the severe winter &c
The Richfield recorder. (Richfield, Idaho) 1909-1931, 1910-06-02

c. D. ~LEHMKUHL,
Secretary
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-10-22
THE LADY Of The
LAUNCH
Continued from Page Sikh

lures we meet pretend not TO be or
dinarv men and women. 1 feel des-
perate tonight. 1 know I'm pretty,
but if any idiot suggests the fact to
me tonight. 1 shall be rude to him.
It's all so unnatural, and I'm bored
to death.
seR1t lord Calyerton-" began Miss
Lettie.
wants to marry me, of course. And
why? I'm the only daughter of a poor
country vicar but 1 have one million
dollars. No, auntie, the dear old sea
is calling me, and I must obey. L
don't want the yacht. It's too big
and too luxurious. And 1 don't want
to see this foolish new play. Some
thing has gone out of my life; do
not know what it is, but the salt air
will bring it back. 1 love the sparkle
of the waves better than all these
gssudy diamonds. l shall go back to
it tomorrow"
you'll see a doctor tomorrow" said
Lettia, grimly. DO not be little
fool"
There was a new play that night,
but Mercia had lost her appetite for
plays Soon after the curtain rose,
lord Calverton tapped at the door of
the box and entered. He was young,
tall and bronzed, and there was moth
ing artificial or forced in the glance of
admiration he cast at Mercia. She
was perfect in her young strength and
beauty Aunt Lettia watched them.
His lordship was not poor and itfwould
be a great match for Mercia. But
Merciars pretty forehead wore a
plucker that was not altogether be-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-10-22

coming. For a time she hardly looked
at the stage. Suddenly her lips parted
her eyes grew bright, and the silent
house was startled by a sudden ex-
clamation People looked up att the
box. and Miss Lettie turned hot and
cold.
Look Mercia had exclaimed. It's
our boy, and there's the dear old
boat"
She had become TRANSPORTED. All
her listlessness had gone. The scene
depicted the bay Ito the very life with
the boat hauled up and the familiar
cottage in the background. Mercia
hardly listened to the actors. All at
once came burst of applause A
second burst followed. and then the
packed audience began to cheer. The
cheering became pandemonium. The
play was a success. And Mercia kept
saying to herself, It's Jacks play
it's Jacks play. Oh, 1 am so glad,
Dear, plucky Jack"
They were yelling, Author! Auth
orr" when his lOrdship handed Nher her
cloak. The manager explained that
the author was not in the house. His
name on the program was an assumed
one, but Mercia knew. She had seen
the bay and the old boat. On the way
home she started her aunt almost into
fit of Mysteries.
"Auntie,' she said. I'm going to
write to Jack to ask him to sell me
the old boat back. 1t was Jacks play.
and II want the old boat. 1 want
the old boat And you must cancel
all our engagements. 1 shall leave by
the early train.
But his lordship is coming to
lunch, and to take to the polo at
birmingham said Miss Lettie aghast.
MY dearest Mercia-
Il cannot help it auntie,' said Mer-
cha Il want the sea and my old
boat We go tomorrow
A new man had written a play, and
every dramatic critic was clamoring
| his. applause and unknown genius
The particular genius sat smoking his
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-10-22

pipe and watching the shaky line. OF
eorks that buoyed up the drifting
mackerel nets. A read headed urchfn
was trying to blow some life into the
reluctant fire in the little stove. Mas
terton had won. Already dozen tele-
grams from managers had arrived ask
ing him to quote his terms for plays
The light was growing dim after
red sunset, and the swell bore tinge
of oily green.
The mist closed down. almost OBJ
securing the line of corks. MastertOn
lighted the lantern and hoisted it. A
hsmmering. pounding sound broke the
silence.
Motor launch" said the boy. IT'S
the big white >beggar I saw yester-
day. And don't she hop it? Just like
a railroad train she Is to go along
Shall 1 put the kettle on now, SIR
Msterton made no answer He was
thinking about the miracle that had
come about. Only yesterday it seemed.
he was unknown, and today the keys
of wealth and fame were in his hands.
He closed his teeth on the stem of his
pipe He had seen the tittle-tattle or
some of the society papers They con-
tanned rumOrS about Mercia and lOrd
Calverton. Fame and fortune had come
too late. In the dusk, as he sat in
the old boat, he could see Mercia still
hauling in the flying jib, as he had
seen her on their trip atioat together
and the vision filled his heart with bit
terness, and made fame and fortune
seem a poor and paltry thing.
Better pick up. sir" said the boy,
''or we won't never do it. We're full
of fish,"
The mist had deepened, blotting out
the lights of other boats a distant
steamer kept up an incessant grunt-
ing. They began to haul in and clear
the nets The mackerel were thick in
the meshes They were so busy that
If was a long time before Masterton
| took any notice of the insistent and
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-10-22

regular snort that came out OF the
fog. He stood erect and listened
What's that?" he asked
"Gr-r-oomph.' came the snort. and
the boy listened also. 'Gr-roomphl
Gr-roomphl"
Sounds as if that motor launch had
broke down. sir
You'll be all right" said Master
ton. Just let her drift-somebody'
in trouble"
He scrambled into the dinghy and
cast loose. All sounds are receptive
STILL misty night at sea- The
.'gr-r-oomph, Gr-oomph" went on
steadily and appeared to be close at
home MaStertOn hesitated, and then
began to pull. Suddenly. as he looked
over his shoulders, something's loomed
up
"Hallo!" he shouted. are you in
trouble.
jack said voice that thrilled
him.
Masterton struck match. 1t was
Immediately extinguished by a puff of
wind. and the mist was swept away.
Masterton caught the side of the
launch. and at once a pair of soft arms
were around his neck.
Il come out alone, Jack" said a
voice that half-sobbed and half
laughed" and the engine has broken
down. And L want my old boat back
again, Jack darling. and you to help
me to sail her, for everything else is
horrid. And 1 thought it was only my
old boat and the sea that my heart
was crying for. but it was for you,
just for you, and you have come to
me-"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-10-22
ENJOY THE FAIR
TO THE FULLEST EXTENT.

You want to enjoy the fair, all OF II.
all the nine days and nights. Just a
word of advice, If you have contracted
a cold, don't let it spoil your pleasure.
cure 1t before the fair begins. Get a
box of Whites Cold Tamets-they cure
a cold quickly and entirely If you
have a cough as we'll. spare yourself
and other people. Take Whites White
Pine and Tar-yOu will find it wonder
fully soothing Whites Cold Tablets
and Whites White Pine and Tar made
and sold by Scott White & Co., Pre-
scription Druggists, 2O4 Mills street.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-10-22
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!. ART AND MUSIC. I:
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The first of a series of talks on the
DEVELOPMENT of opera was given last
Monday to members of the FL Paso
School for Girls. F. S. Sievers, OF the
department of music in the school, gave
a short Introductory talk. showing the
origin of opera in the folk dances OF
primitive peoples. accompanied py
chants or some other form OF music
The development of the Greek drama,
with its music of the chorus accompa-
nying the dramatic action was ind1-
Gated. and the introduction of the reel
tative and the cantata in Italy was
told. Mr.. Sievers took up the first mod
ern opera. The story of the Magic
Flute was given in outline, and then
Mozart's treatment of the theme was
illustrated by group of songs played
by Mr.. Sievers. after which the full
overture Of the Magic Flute was play
ed on the pianola, which gave an idea
of the orchestral setting.
At the close of the program pianola
number from Der Freischutz was Civ
en- for the next talk of the series.
), number Of mothers and friends or
students in the school shared the pleas
ure of the afternoon.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-10-22
Trinity Methodist Church.

Tomorrow is expected to be an un-
usually interesting day at Trinity
church, corner Mesa avenue and Boule-
ward
The pastor, Rev. c. S. Wright. will
take for his subject The Simple Life
Mrs. ". D. Howe will sing solo at
the II a. m. service. and the double
quartet will sing Dudley Bucks TIE
Deum in e" flat.
At 1880 p: m Mrs W d. Howe and
Mrs. W. W Evans will sing a duet. and
the choir will sing savior, When Nignt
Involves the skies"
Public cordially invited.