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Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1917-11-23
THAT'S WHAT WE'RE
HERE FOR" SAYS IDAHO

The Charlotte North Carolina)
News, published at the camp where a
part of the Idaho boys with others
troops from the west made a short
stay, writes and comments on a reply
made by a western soldier, who, when
meon ventured the statement that
he, with others, might soon have to
go abroad to fight the common foe of
civilization, answered: That's what
we're here for"
The answer Is characteristic of the
American soldier. It was not said In
a spirit Of bravado nor with the
thought that he did not have a great
task before him, for he, of all others,
realizes Just what he will have to do,
and the conditions that he will have
to face, and is we'll aware that he
may be n OF the million American
men who may be buried in France"
before the war is over.
The reply says as much as though
volumes he'd been spoken, and de-
serves to go down in history, as have
other terse and meaning expressions
uttered by American men and SOL
diers.
With the realization the soldier has
OF his duty; his willingness-almost
eagerness-to be at his work; his
willingness II need be to sacrifice his
life, is a splendid example of true
American manhood and citizenship
and should bring the blush OF shame
to the face of those who can help but
who will not and do not. Yet there
r those who can and who do not.
and to all appearances they are ac-
eepted-tolerated is a better word
by the American people.
Many there are abundantly able
who offer no help, such help as they
are able to give. and that without
sacrifice; others who would IL prop
erly approached. but to say the most
graceful thing OF them they are negli-
gent OF their duty. Contrast them,
both classes, those who can and who
will not and those who could but have
not, with that other American citizen
who replies, when reminded of his
stern duty: That's what we're here
for!"-Idaho Falls Register.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1917-11-23
WHY NOT?

The American soldier in a canton
ment camp or in France is permitted
to write home. These letters are the
best stimulant possible for those left
behind and upon whom so much de-
tendency will continue to be placed.
The soldier boys should be encour-
aged to write and Uncle Sam should
say to them: THIS is ON ME-,
BOYS!"
These boys should not be compel
led to pay postage out of their small
pay 1t should be free to them.
II the government wants an Offset
for the cost, it has an opportunity al
ways at hand in the curtailment Of
the trainloads of free postage matter
from Washington, ID. c., much of
which the public would neve miss.
We believe that the above sugges-
ton, made by Guy Flenner, editor of
the Capital News, should receive such
hearty endorsement from the people
of the United States that the post
Office department would be forced 20
provide a system whereby the sol
diers would be entitled to the same
ranking privileges that are now &C
corded to congressman and depart
ment officials. If anybody in the Unit
ted States is entitled to free postage
at this time, it sure is the soldier boy.
Bro. Flenner also makes a timely
suggestion when he says that the gov
eminent could Offset the cost OF free
postage for the soldiers by cutting
out the trainloads of printing matter
that is now being sent out from
Washington. About nine-tenths of
the printed matter that the Examiner
receives each week from Washington
oes into the waste basket, and we
could get along very we'll without
the other one-tenth.
BY all means cut out the tons upon
tons of useless printed matter and
give the soldiers free postage.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1917-11-23
thanksgiving

Our fathers first raised the altar of Thanksgiving in
a wilderness beset with innumerable unknown dagers.
We now raise it in the face of a stupendous and inexora-
bic duty. As they gave thanks for their simple and obvi-
Gus blessings, let US offer ours for that incomparably
greater blessing, the guidance that has kept their spirit
alive in us, and has made us, like them, willing to die that
men may remain free.-Youth's Companion.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1917-11-23
CHRISTMAS GIFT OFFER.

You surely know how hard it is at
the studio to handle so much portrait
work in such a short time to supply
the Christmas demand. To overcome
this we offer through November a
beautiful Platnoid Silver photo frame
with your W portrait enclosed, with
each dozen portraits. They are worth
from $3.50 to $500. Call at once for
the supply il limited.
RINEHART STUDIO.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1917-11-23

The boy you cheered when he
marched away may be compelled to
stand knee deep in trench mud; he
will face poison gas and deadly
fumes. He will endure all of the
terrors of modern warfare. That's
his bit. Your bit, perhaps is to
a a loaf of bread or a pound OF
beef in order that he may not fight in
vain.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1917-11-23
SPECIAL SALE.

Special sale on ladies' underwear,
Is cents each.
Special sale on mems, ladies' and
misses sweaters.
You can save money by buying
your underwear. blankets and winter
clothing of us.-H. b. Whitman.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1917-11-23
DR.. BAYLIFF
Eve Specialist

will be In Montpelier every wednes-
day 1t residence of John Beckwith,
FIRST door vest Of Rieh's grocery.
Consultation free and satisfaction
guaranteed.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1917-11-23

Here's hoping the British forces
will play several return engagements.
such as they did this week, for the
benefit" OF the Huns.
The evening world., 1917-08-09
RoWDIES FORCE REFEREE
TO CALL OFF SWIM MEET.

The third swimming meet OF Mu-
nicipal Splash Week. held in the
Rivington street public bath, ended
in small riot.
A gang OF young rowdies from the
neighborhood began early in the even
ing to make trouble, and the attend
ants tried to put them out, but, with
some 1000 people packed like sardines
around the tank their task was quite
hopeless.
Growing bolder. the disturbers took IN
throwing hats OF nearby spectators into
the pool, and two men who resented the
practical Joke were hurled bodily IN tha
water fully dressed.
This started a general mix-up. ana I
Mclaughlin, the referee, seeing the i'm
possibility Of securing order called The
ants TO clear the pool, which was done
with no little difficulty.
-Four events, all open 10 all and un
sanctioned by the A, A. U, had mean.
while been decided.
A forty-yard swim for women was
captured by Clara Greif In 3S lis sec
onds. and a dash at the same dlstance
for girls under sixteen went TO Rose
Birdman In 40 is seconds while two
ra ces. also at forty yards, one for men
and one for boys, were won by John
Uedlund and John Castner respectively
During the latter events the confusion
had become 80 great that no times were
taken.
The evening world., 1917-08-09
MISS STINS0N MAY MEET
MISS LAW IN RACE IN AIR.

As an added attraction 10 tho three
cornere1 worlds championship auto
race between Barney Oldneld. Ralph De
Palma and Louis Chevrolet at the
Sheepshead Bay Speedway. one week
from Saturday afternoon, Katherine
Stnson, the nineteen-year-old girl who
flew in an army airplane from BufYaiu
to Washington for the Red Cross re-
Gently. will give an exhibition OF trick
flying.
Miss StInson will also meet Barney
Oldhcld In special match Of two miles
for the earth and air honors. A speciaI
purse Of $1,000 has been added 10 me
prize list for this event II is probahi
that Miss Ruth Law will also be seen
at the Speedway on the 18th, and I'm
this event match with Miss Stinson
will be staged.
Ralph De Palma will make an ar
tempt to lower the world speedway
marks In the aviation type motor that
made wonderful performance at ths
course last week. Oldheld, Chevrole,
and De Palma will be at the Speed Wav
Monday to condition their mounts FOR
tho contest They will meet on Mondsy
evenins at the Waldorf 10 decide an
the division OF the purse and ether de.
tails.
The evening world., 1917-08-09

dition OF Uncle Sans soldiers"
Gibson also adds that Benny has
been out OF the ring two weeks and
he's just itching for "A battle. The
new champion would Cheerfully turn
his end OF the purse over to the Ath-
letic Fund. That's the proper spirit.
Leonard. though, is but one OF many
prominent ring stars who have vol
unteered their services In behalf OF
the fund. With so much willing
talent available therell soon be some
ripping bouts held for the fund that
will make Manhattan Isle turn
turtle.
This spirit OF CO. operation Is ap-
parent IN all branches OF sport. 1t
takes aSsportsman to appreciate the
value OF athletic training for our
soldiers, and the fund is winning
many recruits from organizations and
clubs all over the city.
John X. Tener, President OF the
National League. fully realizes tho
pressing need of athletic supplies foI
the army and he is now determining
how his league may best help the
Army Athletic Fund. which tho
Training Camps Association has des-
ignated as the central agency for the
receipt OF ala contributions for the
purchase of athletic goods for New
York soldiers.
Get on the job now and contribute
your bit to the fund. Send contribu.
tions to Army Athletic Fund Editor
The evening world., 1917-08-09
Materials
Military Necessity,
Says Cable Report
Henry p. Dawson, Chairman
of Red Cross War Council,
Declares a Commissioner
Sends Word From France
That Sporting Paraphenalia
Is Needed Almost as Much
as Munitions and Food.

THE Importance and great need
OF athletic supplies for Uncle
SANS soldiers is plainly told In
the following. a copy OF a telegra m
sent by Henry p. Dawson. Chairman
o: the Red Cross War Council, 10
President John X. Tener OF the Ma
tional League:
In view Of very great interest
you have shown, am prompted to
quote to you cable just received
from our Commissioner in Franeei
Each company, troop or bat
terry coming to France should be
equipped with plenty Of indoor
and outdoor baseball, soccer and
rugby outfits before leaving tho
United States. Impossible to OBJ
tain such things here. Important
something be done at once. Ath-
letio materials are military neees'
sity, second In importance to mu-
nitions and food. Athletics only
healthful diversion and vigorous
oPOFNn 0ooNVNldi W
fare and efficiency Of men,"
The Army Athletic Fund, now bclu &
gathered by The Evening World. will
be used for this purpose-to provide
sporting facilities that ALL New
York soldiers may have healthful di-
version and increased fighting eff
cheney. Nearly forty thousand New
York Guardsmen will be in' Southern
training camps within a month. Other
thousands summoned TO the new Ma
tional Army will soon be drilling.
And what about the stay-at-homc
New Yorker? Is he willing to have
the boys In khaki deprived OF the es'
sential athletic accommodations? This
Is entirely up to the individual. The
National Government. confronted by
million war problems, has made
scant provision for the athletic equip
ment OF our fighting men. The Red
Cross speciallzes in relief work. Sc
the Training Camps Association tC
provide athletic facilities for soldier:
here and in France was compelled &c
seek outside support, This is the rea'
son The Evening World is appealIrs
to New Workers to contribute to the
Army Athletic Fund. Send in ans
amount, big or small, Your contrlbu'
tion may be the means of saving 0
soldiers life.
To give the fund a good runninl
start The Evening world gladly con
tributes the sum OF $500. Amonl
the early contributors are Benn!
Leonard, the first New York boy wht
ever won the lightweight champion
ship. Benny sends in $50, togethe
with a similar sum from his manager
Billy Gibson, who writes: Let
hope this money will help, even II
a small way. to aid the Athletic Fun,
| for the benefit of the physical con
The evening world., 1917-08-09
COLUMBIA 10 PLAY
FOOTBALL THIS FALL.

Although the. Captain OF the varsity
eleven is preparing to sail for FrSn,o
with a base hospital unit Columbia
University will play football this fall
and will put teams In the field in all
other branches Of sport This announce
ment was made yesterday, and although
official action has yet to be taken by the
University Committee on Athletics. II -
said preparations will be begun imme-
diately for the 1917 football season,
George O. CDaD Cochran. Captain ~
the football team. unable 10 obtain an
appointment to a reserve officers train
ing camp because OF stif ankle, eN-
poets to leave for France within tho
next week or two. lie has ono more
year OF his college course to finish, but
with every man Of the 1915 squad which
elected him Captain OF this years team
engaged In military work Of one KIN
or another. Cochran determined not 70
return to Columbia until peace is de-
clared.
The evening world., 1917-08-09
Johnny, Who Is a Man
Jockey, Finishes First With
Red and White Silks on
Walnut Hall, Sunbonnet
and Hank O'Day.
BU Vincent TreanOr.
SARATOGA. n. Y.

hneNANh DNhANF ~ y - nus "
ToCKEY JOHNNY LOTUS and
tho a. X. Macomber horses
y proved winning combination
In three races here yesterday. Johnny,
who II a man Jockey, started the day
by bringing Walnut Hall home In
front Just when II looked as IL the
race was lost to lcarus, a long shot.
This one had Ncrdant, presumably
the better one OF the Macomber pair,
beaten. when Johnny came driving
down the middle Of the track Just In
time on Walnut Hall. Every one In
tho know had expected that Nenlant
would be the one TO show the others
tho way home. Vcrdant. however.
weakened badly under Robinson
after being up with tho pace all the
way. Started alone, Walnut Hall
might have been long shot.
LOTUS continued his good work on
Sunbonnet in the historic Alabama
for fillies. which has guaranteed
cash value OF $1,000. or course. he
had a sweet filly to ride I'm Sunbon-
net, but Johnny handled her perfect
IT, Laying off the pacemaker, Fairy
Wand TO the stretch turn, LOCUS
brought Sunbonnet to the outside
and hreezed the rest Of the way.
without changing his colors, Lotus
came right back again on Hank
ODay In the very next race. the
Sycamore handicap. This time, how
over, Johnny was lucky. II Knapp
had ridden Chiclet with little more
Judgment the Widencr horse would
certainly have won. LOTUS took
Hank O'Day out In front shortly
after the start and made him lust
about last. Knapp, after hrealllnp
well and getting good position with
Chiclet In the early running. dropped
| out OF H., and far back, almost i'm
mediately, He didn't hurry his mount
In the least ana seemed entirely toe
overconfident lie never made "A rea
move until the final eighth, whore ht
tried TO win the whole race. Knapp
has rarely used such bad Judgment
this season.
High Cost, winner Of the last race
yesterday, Is a pretty shifty sort OF q
colt. lie came here with "A big rcputa.
tion, made on the Canadian tracks
He had all he could do, however. tt
win from Ataldnta, but many a "gooc
thing" finished behind him. Tom Me,
Dowell's Plum was one OF these;
| American was another and sill r.:
third one was Thistle.
High Cost followed the pace oi
Compadre to the stretch and thcr
came on TO outgame Atalanta after
Compadre had stopped lie had 10 b,
hustled along by r.. Smith. who rod,
him, and stand few lashes OF thC
whip to maintain his advantage to In,
ruu. II. =, Ease.., =. California;, ~, a,
High Cost and s. Judge is his capable
trainer.
When ]. Williams came into tho
paddock ready TO ride Thistle In the
! last race. he told Trainer Bub. MaN
that ho had heard High Cost was tht
The evening world., 1917-08-09
MISS MARY K, BROWNE AND
STRACHAN WIN AT TENNIS.

SOUTHAMPTON, \. Y, Aug. o.
Miss Mary lT Browne ana John r..
Strachan won their matches in the
invitation lawn tennis tournament on
the turf courts Of the Meadow club.
Miss Browne, thrice holder OF the
women's national championship, de-
featod Mrs, Rawsou Wood, the
Florida state champion, in straight
sets. The score was 60 6-e.
Strachan outpayed Frederick c. In
man. the former New York state metro
.politan champion The score OF their
encounter was e 7-5 The former
Suinu Nuast champion rsrru ti uus q,
four games I'm a row from the opening
service, lie was AT his best when toe
ing the line. occasionally shooting an
ace across as he maneuvred TO place
lnman wide Of court, lie was best IN
lhe thlTd game OF the match when he
slon,
The evening world., 1917-08-09

runningest horse that ever struck
New York. Never mind" replied
May. well SEQ Just how fast he can
go" May was rather sweet on
Thistle's chances. She. however had
the worst OF the racing luck and
didn't run within pounds OF her real
form.
Smiling Jim" Coffroth got in from
the West yesterday afternoon and was
kept busy all afternoon uniting" his
many friends. Jim says the pros
poets are fine for a successful winter
meeting at his Tia Juana track.
Paul Fox was I'm form yesterday.
He marked every winner of the day
on IA friends programme including the
long shot First Ballot before the rae
Ing began. We don't know whether
or not Paul played his own selections
A. X. Macombcr announced yester-
day that he had engaged Thomas
Murphy to train a division of his
stable. Murphy will be remembered
as the capable horseman who trained
the late Herman n. Duryea's thor
oughbreds during their French and
English campaign, and he saddled
Durbar when that horse won the
Derby some years ago. II is Mr
Macombcr's intention to have Muir
ply train the horses which will be-
raced at courses away from Ne
York.
The Grab Bag Handicap, for two
year olds, at six urlongs, closed yes
terday with nfty-four nominations
This Is sporting event In which an
owner may lease a candidate, and In
former years there wCro several that
ran under these conditions. This
season the only eligible that is undel
lease Is Jack Hare ir, which vii
carry the Colors Of President II. 7
Wilson jr. Of the Saratoga Racing
Association.
II has been decided that IN the
future the surplus I'm selling race'
shall go to alls races but steeplc'
| Chases.
The evening world., 1917-08-09
LOTUS and MdcOmber
A Lucky Combination
In Three Races at Spa
RACING SELECTIONS.
SARATOGA,

First Race-Harvest King, Diver
sion. j. j. Lillis.
Second Race - Gex, The Cock.
Warsaw
Third Race-Cheer Leader. Libyan
Sands. Gipsy George.
Fourth Race--Sun Brlar. Happy
Go Lucky. Bughouse.
Fifth Race - Brooklyn, Wlseman,
Cheer Leader.
Sixth Racc-El Plaudit, Sycamore.
Aurum.
The evening world., 1917-08-09

SHAWNEE ON DELAWARE. Pa.
Aug. "A trio OF homcbreds, Eddie
Loos, Emmet French and Mike Brady.
finished at the head OF tho list IN the
first half Of the annual open golf
tournament on the links OF the Shaw
nee Country club. Thanks to a bril-
liant 90 In the first round, I.oos holds
the lead. his total OF 143 being a
stroke better than that credited to
French OF the York Country club,
who in turn led Brady. the Massa-
chusetts title holder from oakley, by
a stroke.
RUMsON. n j.. Aug. o-For the
third time In seven years. 1910. 1915
and 1917, Pierre a, Proal OF RED Bank,
member OF both Deal and Rumson
Country Clubs. won the Rumson club
golf championship by defeating Joseph
Amy, 3 up and to play, The champion
ship was FOR 50 holes. Proal gained
II lead OF holes In the is played In the
moyning, Although Aniy improved In
his afternoon play, PToa increased his
lead by > holes ut the eleventh. thus
winning the match
CHICAGO, Aug. Dewey Weber of
haywood cub, Chicago, with a well
played ~ won the gold medal In the
qualifying round of the Western Junior
golf championship at ENmoor Country
Club. T.. Collins OF Harlem Golf Club.
Chicago. also scored ~, nut los, To
Weber In the playoff II required 81
or better for the eighteen holes over
the 6iOO-yurd course TO qualify In the
championship flight ot sixteen players
under twenty years Of nge.
The evening world., 1917-08-09
sFoHIiNG.

B'way sntg Club BSu Tel S3GG Bush This s,t
ss1I bont sodlss Baruleld VI FCahone, Adm. sSs
I0sNlGlff. CLERMONT-O'Do 'Dowd "a. Nadd.n
DO, Sl. 81 other god bouts Tel ionS8 Pm,
TO.hlGhT-ArNeTne !. C.-Pad5y R,,r;.
J" Au's NAch' Frankie DAILY u. DInny Fr1A'
The evening world., 1917-08-09
Rcddy nefeat. O'Keefe In PhIIIy

PHILADELPHIA, Aug 9,-Bauling
Reddy Of New York boxed Eddie OKeefc
OF this city in place of Artlo Root.
who was carded to appear Root sent
word in that he had blood poisoning
and the promoters secured Battling
Reddy to tackle O'Keefe. After six fast
rounds Reddy, by his boxing style and
hard hitting to the body and head. was
given the decision. Reddy scored a
knockdown In the fourth round.
BAsBBALL TODAY, $40 P.M-N 7 Amer.
cana W Cleveland. Poo Grounds, Adm b0c Adv
The evening world., 1917-08-09
M'l0UGHllN IN NAVY.
BATES AND MOVES
ENLIST IN ARMY

LOS ANGELES. cal. Aug. o
Maurice Il. Mclaughlin, winner
OF the Davis Cup singles matches
In 1914 and three times holder OF
the national singles and doubles
championships, has enrolled at
the naval training station at San
Pedro, Cal
The evening world., 1917-08-09
os-rs,s rsif - N. f--- ~. 40 a.
n 49, lea Tsainf ntnfI


Ths 49, test fssias Neftl
Il AVN tsnnis chasmpions have en-
l. LISTED hy the score. and those
whe are not IN ne army foF
one reasoh o. another. are EivinE
thsir attention 20 playinE the Eams
Cor the purpose % raising Red Cross
funds A. the 'front.' or bshlnd the
meta. each 10 doing hit Bit
Perhaps lawn tennis activities ovs
their origin 20 that great champion
who gave his life for his country
csriy IN the war--Anthony NildinE Of
Australia wildinE was IN the hrst
lot Of Australian volunteers. lie Nas
blown 20 fragments by shell that
struck him and exploded at the same
Instant wilding was a tplendid fell
low, a magnificent sportsman ana a
good soldier. His patriotic influence
has been felt all over the world. I
have no soubt that Anthony wilding,
IN dying. brought hundreds of men
TO the hghting lines.
TTHE Australian papers show that
Australia had complete
change OF heart after the death
of Les Darcy. while Darcy was out of
the country he was badly roasted"
by nearly all Of the Australian sport
ing writer's. and by his friend. Snowy
Baker. But after his sad death In
strange land the Austrnlians remem-
bered him as he was, and did all they
-. NaV sh0lT NNFnnnFNTN
coidness. Darcya body, on arriving
in Australia, was placed 40 that the
Il pIbllc could file by his CONN and
take a last look a. Australia's great
est fighting champion. Enormous
crowds took last look at Les After
that the body was taken TO his home
: town, Maitland.
And here is the most extraordinary
report / have ever seen, showing thee
idolization OF an athlete. The body
was again placed In n public hall
where people could file through TO
see n. The rush WAS so great that
for two days and two nights tho line
filing past Darcy's cofhn was un-
broken. over $4,000 people passed In
slow review. Excursion trains were
run from many Australian cities TO
Maitland. and thousands made pill
grimage to Darcy's birthplace TO
honor him.
EveN Australian publication ran
pages about Les Darcy; pages OF ar
ticles telling OF all his good qualities
and not one word critlclsing him Tor
leaving Australia during the war.
The Australian writer's realized at
last that les Darcy had never In
tended TO desert Australia, but had
meant merely 10 insure the comfort 3,
able existence OF his own family, and
education for his many brothers and
sisters before going 70 the front
where he fully expected TO he killed
a monument will be raised In honor
OF Les Darcy. and without doubt
all Australia will subscribe to tho
find.
i -Americans who met Darcy feel al
tbe Australians feel about him. III
may have been ill-advised In leaVinl
Australia as he did and when he did
But he was only n boy. and perhaps
lacked the cool judgment OF n growI
man. He took the edvlce OF mel
plder than himself. sCme OF whom
we're Government officials.