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Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1917-06-07

Europe, in every country, neutral as
we'll as belligerent, are longing for
peace and future security. Our entrance
upon the war status gave encourage
ment not merely to the Entente nations
whom we are supporting, but also to
Bohemia, Hungary, Poland, Bulgaria,
and other national entities within the
group of peoples now helping Germany
in her false and mistaken course. To
have o just cause and to state it justly,
is of immense value when nation goes
to war. Our start then was good one
because President Wilson so stated his
case that it won not only the plaudlts
of Europe, but gained for him the praise
OF the leaders at home like Colonel
Roosevelt, Judge Hughes, and Mr.. Root,
who had so strongly opposed his pre-
yious policies. A country that thorough
ly hated war; a country that had obdu-
|, rately refused to prepare even for its
own protection; a country that had re-
: elected President Wilson because it
thought he was really for peace at any
price; country that cared nothing for
the doctrinal rights Of American passen-
gers on belligerent ships; country
that longed for a chance to stay at
home, mind its own business, and leave
Europe to its own strifes and destinies -
this country, with amazing unanimity
p of spirit and purpose, permitted itself
70 be led to war by its pacifist president
within a month after his new term had
begun. This was a mental revolution.
F.. From "The Progress Of the World, -
in the American Reviews of Reviews
for June, 1917.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1917-06-07
BY Walter Joseph Delaney
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Copyright. 1917, by w. G. chapman)
why what are you staring ut, Mar
garet2'
The child retreated shyly, put her
finger in her mouth and swung sheep
ishly from side to side.
"Please, Miss Ryford, did not mean
to, for ma says that is rude
'"Then Why"
please, Mss Ryford, l was looking
for the wings"
"Bless rae the wings? Child, what
Is this nonsense?" But tender-hearted
little Margaret began to cry and Miss
Esther Ryford took her In her arms
TO solace her. When she had Gained
down her little visitor, she resumed
her interrogatorles, but more gently
now.
"Tell me what you mean, child" she
said "You don't offend me; you only
puzzle me-"
"Well, heard that stranger in town.
who is talking of building a factory"
you mean the man they call Boy
denT
"Yes'm. Well, / heard him tell Mr.
Pearsons that you was an angel"
You naughty child! / mean-the
impudent fellow. But, here Mrs. Ry-
ford paused, for she was blushing fu-
riously. Besides that, the compliment
had overwhelmed her. She dismissed
her juvenile visitor with nickel for
candy sat musing on the garden bench
for an hour, roved r.stlessly over the
house, futtered, flushed and acted al
together ridiculous.
Miss Esther Ryford was twenty-sIx,
fair, neat and the possessor of quite
little fortune. She was, however,
very sentimental and easily impressed.
She had met this stranger, Mr.. Boy
den, and had not liked him-mtil now.
She was all but engaged to another
man, but flattery was very sweet to
her fancy. The other man was Neil
Taylor. She had not seen him for
ten years but he was returning to Ac-
ton the next month.
II left Acton because, being poor,
people might call me fortune-hunter,
If / married you" the letter from the
far West, which she had received that
morning, told her. "Now | am com
ing to claim you, with lots Of money
and lots of love"
II was in the perversity of Miss Ry-
ford's nature to play with her happi-
ness, for that was just what she did.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1917-06-07
Bids Solicited.

Sealed bids will be received by the
undersigned, on behalf of the city of
Mineral Point, up to and including the
18th day of June, 1917, at o'clock p. m.
for the removal of the old water tower
in the city park, and the construction
of retaining wall on the north side of
the city hall square, in accordance with
plans and specifications therefor on file
in the city clerk s office.
BY order of the Common Council.
II. G. JACKSON.
City Clerk.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1917-06-07
To the Potato.

Twinkle, twinkle, little spud,
AS up among the clouds you scud,
You are doubtless feeling gay,
Chasing round the milky way;
You have reached to such height,
Like a diamond now you seem
In your price and its no dream;
Twinkle on another twink;
But you'll drive US all to drink
AS we chase the needful chink;
You are sailing rather high
As you wink your shriveIed eye,
Up there somewhere in the sky.
AS flyer your a bird,
But the price is quite absurd.
Spud so mighty, though so small,
You make diggers of US all;
Never knew how we could love
Till you left and went above;
Never felt how dear you were
Till we paid four dollars per.
Small potato, please come back,
In our lives there's such lack,
For your presence we so pine.
That our stomach hits our spine.
We are tired of eating greens,
Stewed prunes, sauerkraut, or bean
IT'S for you alone we yearn,
Darling later, please return. FIX.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1917-06-07

Later she excused herself on the
ground OF loneliness, on the willful and
unnecessary delay Of Taylor in coming
10 her. She met Boyden the next day.
He talked as big as ever about what
he was going to do for the town In the
way of industrial expansion. He
talked, too, interestedly Of Miss Tay-
lors affairs. He got permission to call
upon her, which he did twice.
All but telling Miss Ryford that he
loved her did the specious knave pur-
sue the brief acqualntanceship. He
was snowy in his attire and fiashy in
his ways. He had cultivated the art
OF fiattery to it's most refulgent point.
II was all a passing, pleasant varia-
ton to Miss Ryford She was not
coquette but sometimes there was a
certain spice of novelty and excite
ment in fringing the edge OF Irritation.
MY sister will be glad to know you,
Miss Ryfordn the bold schemer told
his new acquaintance. "You see, after
! get plant or two established. we
shall make our home here"
Then you intend to settle in Ac-
ton7' inquired Ether.
'Sh, surely. My sister is widow,
and, as you probable are aware, / am
an old bachelor so we quite harmonic
in the way Of companionshlp. Adelia
is a refined lady, and she will hail
with pleasure an opportunity to be
come q member of the charmed social
circle Of which have noted you are
the center"
Ar the end q q week Boyden left
Acton. He made q dnal call upon *
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1917-06-07
WE SHALL WIN.

America will make the best Of it.
Eventually we shall put a great army
and navy, properly equipped and man
aged, into the fray. Ard moreover.
we shall win
But that's talking in terms of years.
In these months just ahead it's every
mans business to coach his heart to
sacrifice and his mind to victory. Only
thus only by spiritual resolve can the
United States come thru in honor and
safety
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1917-06-07

Their, II ever a man Indicated sup
pressed admiratlon-mofe, Il daWnlng
sfrection-it was this practical scoun-
drel, for Of that type he was In the
fullest sense Of the word.
II declare, 1t has been a pleasing
variation to the dull monotony Of ey-
eryday lifer sighed Esther, when he
was gone.
She had not ceased 10 think Of Tay-
or she did so now. She experienced
a secret resentment. however, at his
continued absence. Taylor was slow
going methodlcal. He took the time it
required and deserved 10 close up his
business in the West.
"Ah, what a contrast to Boyden, with
his quick, dashing ways Then, too,
the modest social ambitions of Tuy-
Tor, his care only for practical things.
Whereas, Boyden had always some
animatlng details TO discuss on those
subjects that attract and interest wom-
anklnd He had dazZled Esther with
a description OF the dresses and dia-
monds belonging to his sister Accord
ing to him, the life of this relative was
in accord with the keenest social ems
ioyments; she was an ideal devotee
at the shrine of fashion, and Esther
was really eager to meet her.
There came a letter from the widow
that put Esther all a-futter. 1t was
written on the daintiest Of stationery,
the chirography was faultless. 1t
was signed with the name of Boydens
sister. In It Mrs. Walters referred to
the deep impression Esther had made
upon her brother She thanked her for
assuaging his loneliness at Acton. She
felt warranted, she expressed 1t, in
aiming to cherish the acquaintanceshin.
Would Miss Ryford feel it strange IL
she asked her TO come down to Ross
more. their country home, just outside
of Wayburn, and spend a few days
OF her brother7
GLOW delightful !" exclaimed Esther,
upon the receipt of this missivc.
what a pleasant change from this
dreary existence it will be-" and at
once replied to the letter, receiving In
return directions as to time of her
arrival at Wayburn, where the auto
would meet her.
Esther arrived at Wayburn the next
afternoon There was the automobile.
To her surprise, Boyden was at the
wheel. No sister was in view. He
was greeting Esther with profuse and
lying explanations, when two men
came up behind him. Each seized an
arm.
Got you, my hearty! !" observed one
Of the men, and a pair of handouts
was clasped upon his wrists. The 9th
er approached Esther and drew her
into conversation. Shamefucedly, fall
terngly Esther stammered forth her
story.
Hes a bad one, ma'am," said the
officer, land you've had a lucky es-
cape. He has no sister. His scheme
was to lure you here, hold you pris-
oner in the home of some pal and
force You to pay big ransom"
"Can-can my foolishness be shield
ed?" pleaded Esther.
"Don't worry, ma'am," assured the
officer. you're not the first victim of
his schemes. Well keep mum-he
don't dare to do anything else"
And so the episode ended, and when
Neil Taylor came home he received the
eager devotion Of a fiancee who had
,learned her lesson well.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1917-06-07
Thrice is lie Armed That Hath Hi.
Quarrel just"

There is, indeed, plenty Of indignation
in the United States over the atrocities
and the rathlessness of the German mil
itary method. But even if the German
army had been scrupulous in all such
details. our larger policy must have
clashcd with Germany's policy, and her
doctrine OF sheer force. The peoples of
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1917-06-07
New Vulcanizing Plant.

Don't throw away your old casing
till worn out. We can save you money
on your tire bill We can double tread
and put on new treads at about half
cost of new castings, and as we have
just added new vulcanizing plant with
experienced man in charge, you can get
all kinds of tire repair work done at
reasonable prices at Beers Harness
Shop. 20tf
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1917-06-07

st. Mary's choir gave q prenuptial
shower for Miss Bertha Engels at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Matt Schmit on
Thursday evening and presented her
with an aluminium coffee percolator. On
Friday evening q miscellaneous shower
in honor of the same young lady was
given at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Pet
err Ketter.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1917-06-07
Mt Martin Hardware Co
Typewriting at Home.

| take this method of informing the
public that shall be pleased to receive
orders to do typewriting at home. My
experience has been such as to cause
me to feel confident of giving satisfac-
ton. MRS. EUNICE KELLEY.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1917-06-07
A Surprise,

Bacon-This Is my birthday, and my
wife planned a surprise for me.
Egbert-That's nice.
Yes; she went through my pockets
last night and left fifty cents in ons
of Them"
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1917-06-07

When you think Of wall paper,
paint, alabastine, floor finishes and
house cleaning needs think of Ivey's
Pharmacy. The Rexall Store. lift
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1917-06-07

"A miscellaneous prenuptial shower
was given Miss Bertha Engels at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs Jacob Ketter,
last week Tuesday. About twenty
young ladies were present. Dainty re-
freshments were served,
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1917-12-18

FOR RENT Large furnished room
log housekeeping Apply sol Blu
ctauan st. @S-9tp
FOR RENT @ furnished rooms. 7O1
Monroe 3S-3tp
FOR RENT-Two nicely furnished
light Housekeeping rooms. modern.
close in. 300 West Tenth street
Phone 1896. 3N-3tc
ROOM FOR RENT Close In. steam
heated Phone .l25. 3E-2tp
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1917-12-18
Legal Notices

r fH. District CONT of f.e United
. .Hr fhn Northern District 90
T.H.
'U .. mlf.s H. James William Aynos
bankrupt $50 ..I U Bankruptcy.
T. I.. N.r judge o. % N.'b Judge
H. # ,H
" tfr.s uf Dr..H.tHr iu fle
am. .r crosby and The state of
T..a. n said district pecfillly
au's Chat nn tho th d1v ot
September he vls duty adWigeh
bankrupt under tho AGO. of congress,
....lr fn Hlutru.t chat He has
Hu u-rorI rcd - Dos p'Opcrty
." Hehf. NO property and has fully
Hr'..I with no fhe said acts and
.f fH. orders uf tro court t0uchins
Ie bankruptcy wherefore lo prays
...H Do. ly De- deraod hy The court
t. .... fuI Discharge from al
Hr1ftIia asalnst hes estate un-
.a- .H lIr ruptey acts except such
'... fre excepted by laW from
... I.. hHrec
Dated tts l-th dar OF December.
james William Aynes.
bankrupt.
Subs. ribbed ana sworn 90
ORDER 1T Notice Thereon
UH tHis 18Th dav of December.
f.I.. un reading che forcgoing De-
nr De- o. ordered by the court
IhH- o. hearing Do bad upon the same
MS office n Amarillo Potter
county reyas. az 70 1olock a.. on
th fh ilr or January 1917. and
fa. notice thereof Boz published In
no nlilF NnNs. q newspaper
t..eI l1 sII District and that a.
... creditor. and other be- 80.
.r .lfHrsef nay appear az the same
uua and nirln anil .h0F cause n any
fhe. haFs uhv tfe PRAYER ~ said
rafiiiannr .lonid NOT b. granted.
ren 20 Stone Nefcrce in bank
npfUy
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1917-12-18
MISCELLANEOUS

JACK FLOYD. Employment office
and messenger service. 3Ol Taylor
ahoue 1892 Wanted men for Jobs
and Jobs Tor men. .J-2Gtp
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1917-12-18
Notice to the Public

This is 90 certify that any and all
p~rt1e~shirs which might have en-,
isted between John Young and myself
ac hereby dissolted Respectfully.
II H. Fucker. November 80. 1917.
l9-26tp
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1917-12-18

bk SALT fesh And frringef
COWS. both Hols,elns ana Jerseys
heavy mixers. Phone 1874 or call At
Stinson's Dairy. 250.tfc
FOR SALE-Our big Four go" Gas
Tractor in fine running condition. its
@ Tine engine for blowing or threshig,
win sol at a bargai call and see
90 or write.-J H. Lovctt. Texico. n.
49,, r. A. 32-12tp
.IHiRTY-EIGUT Section Ranch. SIX
cen sections for sale. - sections
leased watered by six wells. fenced
'pto three pastures Immediate pos
,sion OF part q. H. possession OF
lure tract Nav /, 1918. Oue-third
breaks and natural shelter. balance
N level farm land Price II right
'l1 terms exceptionally liberal.
Bob Powell Dumas. Texas. 3G-7tp
OR SALE Quarter-sawed oak
.'"sed sad bed 90 match Kitchen
able ANA many other useful
things for 'ight housekeeping rooms.
90 buchanan. 34-stp
FOR SALE or Trade-iO-So Avery
engine 1880 Avery separator. .
1ur-foot sections Emerson 20 disc
plows Cook shack. everything cons
plctc. used two season Good run
iug ogder-Payne Bros, Waysile.
Texas e-.lfn
AUTOMOBILES FOR SALE Soy
nral used light cars. Prices r.rhf SEQ
Jackson at Southwest Hudson Motor
20 Phone 200o &S Be-
"OR SALE G6 head of calves. J s.
saunders, ~ miles northeast of
Town. 3S p
FOR SALE Three ncubators .
uarc and colt Would trade for COW
2oi Van Buren,. 81 2tp
TOR SALE Lovely buffet and din
ug table lo match also library table
GOOD as new. 6oi Adams. 3A-.tp
FOR SALE Bakery. Chiliress; well
lablished business w 4. Bond'
hildrcss. Texas @N-2tc
'pR SALE Beautiful nov old Ivory
"1 room suite. phone llie or all
nS Harrison "N-1tp
FOR SALE Small cook stove and
uushino washing machine good con
..'i0n ~ Harrison 3N-'tp
OR SALE Two L"wclliu sottcr
ird dogs trained thor1ughbrcls
one better Phone 2I9l from 5 q. .
b.. 90 $3.50 3. m Dr. II. G.. Wright
as-3tc
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1917-12-18

} q. ANDERSON successor to Parks
Tailoring Co. vii ltake your worn
sui, ON new C1e or give YOU clean
iag and pressing our price for
leaning and pressing Tor men Sl.0O.
for ladies. Sl.Oo up Phone 1919.
zap
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1917-12-18
PROFESSIONAL
CARDS
vETERlNERY SURGEON

DIR. T.. r. TRUE
Al Meningitis Barn. Calls made
day or night. Day phone S. Might
phone SOS. Dental work a specially
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1917-12-18

Reputable c>as<- 0-1 offer VOC
reputable m~rchanfise Locate the
dealers selling Edison Mazda Lamps
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1917-12-18
WANTED

WANTED Roomers. men only: also
Light housekeeping room Tor rent.
104 r Second IS 2p
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1917-12-18

WANTED Position by practical
usse, ty day or week Phone l7O6.
3N-2tp
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1917-12-18

IF IT is HELP VOU WANT phone
50, Amarillo Employment Agency
We get the help without delay. Il.
Ncwcomc, MIR. y o. Fox 776. Anna
rillo, Texas. Night phone Goa. Help
of all iinds always ready to 90.
Farm ana railroad orders promptly
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1917-12-18
FOR RENT

IE are prepared 10 repair and raf.0-
Do any and an kinds OF fumi'ur.
$50 do uuHolster.ng a'l work guar
'1'oed Phone sac 2a-2Gtp
'0g RENT Room With board. close
3D.. Phone 5.l. ab-3tp
JE RENT Two hree murui he'd
aoms. hght and water furnished.
300. l7o2 Buchanan Phone tIa.
armour q Goo. 47afp
rJH RENT Modern room suitable
.r orc 0r tuo men s0l Jatsfou
Phone 500" 1r I1f a--stc
FOR RENT slowly furnished .ront
.'d rolu blocks from town. phone
1901 .Ya U lfh ..fp
FOR RENT Light house kosp.ne
room Modern sos Buchanan
%, eco
FOR RENT NIeely furnished room
'1 gentleman. private family. ode
joining bath so7 TAYLOR Phone SAB
as O.
roP RENT Two modern furu she'd
.-t' housekeeping rooms 1907 Polk
3s-Gfp
FOR RENT Front bed room 1901
Johnson. phone s1ff 1t.stp
FOR SALE THorouvhbred p. q.
White Lcehorn COO. rcls g p Fish.
Phone lHf7 aN.-tr
FOR RENT SIS room modern house
newly painted and paporci rbor,
COS 0r 1lr. #s-stt
FOR RENT Three Furnished house
k' ping rooms also birds-eye maple
dresser wanted Phone 1859
.at9
TOR RENT Tgo nicely furnished
housekeeping rooms to couple with
nIt children CaJ afternoon npI
Pierce .s-et1
FOR RENT Modern furnished bel
room. close in. private entrance
Phone fsa as-2tc
T0R HENT-Two furnished rooms
.1F lirt' housekeeping to couple with
org children. 1901 Taylor es--'p
FOR RENT steam heated modem
room Phou" 1898 GOO Hsrrlson
e1'p
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1917-12-18

.EH.. .l..rr body Tor
I.I. Johnson. .H-.tt
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1917-12-18
FOR SALE

FOR SALF-Fresh and springer
cows, both Holstelns ana Jerseys
heavy mixers Phone 1874 or call At
Stinson's Dairy. 250.tfc
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1917-12-18

hhAtD, msd- ftom cDmbiuEs. Eljt.
Hairdrcssin ps-'or 70 Frqua BLDG
Phone u 245 u
WILL SELi.-lpO shares Hoffman
t'l a Refining stock Tor 1866. 100
Oklahoma star on Tor $3.50. 500
Uncle Sam O!l for elgl. Telegraph
orocrf a. l.. uEiBEL. Little Rock.
Arkansas e9-i6tp
ASK YOrR Merchant for Red Gross
st.akcrs. 33-tic
CARRY YOUR own bundle, and help
tho Rcd Cross 83-tfr
FOR LEASE section of land 10
miles rom Amarillo. " G. Box 60.
Claude. Texas. IS Gp
FIRES are numerous better protect
y.rr proH.fj, today Farm and city
'ra. urdu.y O. Loi,oec Phone
300. 1N-3tr
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1917-12-18

FOR SALE-Our big Four $50" Gas
Tractor in fine running condition. its
q Tine engine for blowing or threshig.
win sci at bargaii call and see
10 or WRITE II Lovctt. TeXico. n.
~, Z. a. 32-l2tp
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1917-12-18
HUNTING SEASON

Save money BY buying your Guns
and ammunition here Also slightly
used guns ~ bargains
METROPOLITAN LOAN 90.
ia East 5fh Street
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1917-12-18

WANTED Stonographer. Abstract
work IN Amarillo. 500 per month.
r Newsun. Amarillo Employment Of
flee. 3k-3tp
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1917-12-18

OR SALE Quarter-saw oak
f".eed aad bed 90 match. Kitchen
able ANA many other useful
things for 'iGht housekeeping rooms.
300 buchanan. 31-stl
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1917-12-18

AUTOMOBILES FOR SALE Soy
oral used light cars Prices rrhf SEQ
Jackson at Southwest Hudson Motor
20 Phone 200o. 3S Be-
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1917-12-18

.IE are prepared 10 repair and raf'o-
Do any and an kinds OF furniture.
$50 do upaoister'ng a'l work guar
1'oed Phone sac. ga-eGtp
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1917-09-19
"ATHlETICS FOR ALL
Secretary Baker Points Out
Faults of College Sports.
Students Not AthIeticaIIy Inclined Left
to Fill Seats in Bieachers and
Not Encouraged to Take
Up Exercise.

A new era for college athletics Is att
schools throughout the country will
put their shoulders to the wheel.
At a recent conference of the Ma
tional Collegiate Athletic association
at Washington Secretary of War
Baker urged athletics for all' in our
schools and colleges. He said that
the custom of making specialized ath-
letes out of the stronger and healthier
students is well enough in way, but
he pointed out that the greatest fault
with collegiate sports, as he saw it,
was the fact that students not ath-
letically inclined are left to fill the
bleachers' seats, and not encouraged to-
take up healthy exercise.
From government standpoint I'M
these warsome times, the encourage
ment of college sports means the ele-
walton of physical fitness for large
percentage of the youth of the nation
Men who are physically fit have the
qualities necessary to the good sol
der, and, in the eyes of the govern
ment, a cessation of college sports
would do q great and unnecessary
harm.
The National Collegiate Athletic
association did not adopt resolution
to encourage college athletics on a
greater and more democratic scale
than ever before with the idea that
college youths are to be trained for
the ranks of the army alone. The
goal for which the governors Of col
legiate sports are aiming embraces
more than that. 1t points toward the
adoption of universal athletic training
in some form for all college students
and the encouragement OF physical
fitness for all
The message Secretary Baker gave
the college representatives, therefore,
has paved the way. The colleges have
only to follow the path.
Perhaps the greatest immediate
benefit to be gained through the ac-
ton of the association is the effect
it will have on football. The great
gridiron sport was in bad way prior
to the Washington meeting, because
many colleges took the view that drop
ping all sports was the greatest patri-
otto step they could take. Eastern
football, especially, was doomed to ex-
perience a season of depression this
fall had it not been for Secretary
Bakers timely words. AS 1t stands
now, the great majority of Eastern col
leges will keep football alive and kick
ing. In the West, where football was
to be continued, the sport faces a'thriv-
ing season, despite depletion in the
ranks of the players, caused by enlist
ments and the selective draft.