THE TIMES-NEW- NEPHI. ITTAH S. SCOUTS (Conducted By ZONA GALE Copyright t7 D. Appleton STNOPSia General factotum Cinderella. She thought that some one would come tor her her mother or even Ina. Perhaps they would send Monona. She waited at first hopefully, then resentfully. The gray rain wrapped the air. "Nobody cures what becomes of me after they're fed," she thought, and derived an obscure satisfaction from her phrasing, and thought It again. Ninian Deacon came Into the In ouse of her sister Ina, wife of lit the small town of Warbluton, Lulu Butt leads a dull, cramped existence, with will h site la constantly at enmity, though apparently s&liafled with her lot To Mr. Deacon comes Hobby Lar-klrecently graduated youth, secretly enamored of Deacon's elder daughter, Diana, an applicant for a "Job" around tlie Deacon house. lie Is engaged. The family la excited over the news of an approaching visit from Deacon's brother Ninian, whom he h id not seen for many year. Dea on Jokes with Lai lu, with subtle meaning, concerning the coming meeting. Lulu la Interested and speculative, meanwhile watching with something like envy the of Bobby and Diana. Unexpectedly, Ninian arrives. Thus he becomes acquainted with Lulu first and in a measuie understands her position in the house. To Lulu,, Ninian Is a l, 'd uian of the world, and even the slight Interest which he takes lit her la appreciated, because It Is something new In her life, Aud Ninian appears to like Lulu, the I Herbert Deacon, n, hth-sr.ho- kitchen. Her first Impression was that he had come to see whether tlie dog bad been fed. "I fed him," she said, and wished that she hud been busy when Ninian entered. ' "Who, me?" he asked. "You did that nil right. Say, why In time don't you come in the other room?" "Oh, I don't know."i "Well, neither do I. I've kept thinking, 'Why don't she come along.' Then I remembered the dishes." He glanced about. "I come to help wipe dishes." "Oh !" she laughed so delicately, so delightfully, one wondered where she gut It. "They're wushed " she caught II Continued. herself at "long ago." 5 "Well then, what are you doing The words plve no conception of here?" their effect, spoken thus. For there In "Resting." Warbleton tliese words are not com"Best In there. He bowed, crooked In Is Warhleton, Knrope monplace. his urm. "Senorn," he said his Spannever so casually spoken of. "Take a ish matched his other assimilations of trip abroad" Is the phrnse, or "Go to travel "Senorn, allow me." Europe" nt tlie very least, and both Lulu rose. On his arm she entered with empressement. Dwight had some- the parlor. Dwight was narrating and where noted and deliberately picked did not observe that entrance. To the his side" and "other that effect, tip Plows It was normal. But Ina knew this, and was proud. Her Ina looked up sufficiently and said: covert glance nhout pensively covered "Well I" in two notes, descending, her soft triumph. curving. Mrs. Belt, her arm still circling the Lulu did not look at her. Lulu sat child Monona, now made her first obIn a low rocker. Her starched white servation. skirt, throwing her chally In ugly "Pity not to have' went while the lines, revealed a peeping rim of white going was good," she suid, and suid embroidery. Her lace front wrinkled no more. when she sat. nnd perpetually she adNobody knew quite what she meant, justed It. She curled her feet side-wis- e and everybody hoped for tlie best. But beneath her chair, her long Inn frowned. Mamma did these things wrists nnd veined hands lay along her occasionally when there was company, hip In no relation to her. She was suid she dared. She never sauced tense. She rocked. i When Dwight rind finished hi nar.DwlKht In private. And It wasn't fuir, 'it wnsn't fair ration, there was a pause, broken at Abruptly Ninian rose and left the last by Sirs. I'.ett : "You tell that better than you used root it. to when jou started In telling It," she The dishes were washed. Lulu had observed. "You got In some thlnes I washed llieiu at breakneck speed she guess" you used to clean forget about. could not, or would not, have told why. Monona, get off my rocker." Monona made a little whimpering But no sooner were they finished anil set away than Lulu had been attacked sound, in pretense to tears. Inn said. hy an unconquerable Inhibition. And "Darling quiet!" chin a little lifted, Instead of going to tlie parlor, she sat lower Up revealing lower teeth for down by the kitchen window. She was the word's completion; and she held lu her clinlly gown, with her cameo It. The Plows were asking someth'ng pin and her string of coral. Mexico. Dwight was wondering Laughter from the parlor mingled about with (lie laughter of Dl and Jenny up- If It would let up raining nt all. Dl Jenny enme wh.sperlng Into the stairs. Lulu was now rather shy of and DL A flight or two ls?fore. coming room. But all these c'istractions Ninhome with "extra" cream, she had ian Deacon swept asldo. "Mis Lulu," he said, "I wanted you gone round to the side door and nnd to hear about my tr'p up the Amnion, eoroe, full u ion Dl and Hobby, seated because I knew how Interested you a the steps. And Dl was saying: I marry you, you've simply are In travels." "Tell, He talked, according to his lights, got to be great man. I could never about the Amazon. But the person I'd Just smother." nnrry anybody. I,ula luid beard, stricken. She who most enjoyed the recital could passed them by, responding only faint- not afterward have told two words that he said. Lulu kept the position ly ( their greeting. Dl was far less which she had taken at first, and she taken aback than Lulu. not change. She snw the blood loiter Il had said to Lulu: "I s'pose dare In the veins of her bands and wanted you heard what we were saying." to hide them. She wondered If she Milu, much shaken, had withdrawn might fold her arms, or have one hand tro tlie whole matter by a flat "no." to support her chin, gave It all up and sat motionless, save for the rocking. Then she forgot everything. For the first time In yean some one was Us f I talking and looking not only at Inn and Dwight and their guests, but at bcr. I : I v tiffin III. love-maki- much-trave- 1 June. ' If ' I On a .Tune morning Dwight Herbert Deacon looked nt the sky. and snld with his manner of originating It : "How about a picnic this afternoon?" Ina, with her blank, upward look, . exclaimed: "Today?" "I"lrst class day. It looks like to me." Tome to think of If. Ina didn't know of Coin to the parlor gat Down by the Kitchon Win- And Instead fhs dow. she ald to herself, "Jecn," ouldti'l have beard right." "I then she had looked at Dl If Dl were aotno one else. Had not L.UIV nUgbl her to make buttonholes jmi to bent oh. no I Lulu could not I tot Mince . Imard property. arer)1xij'S got uraobod to be thnt there was anything to prevent, but tivrcy, Herbert was so suddi-n- . Lulu begun to recite the resources of the house for a lunch. Meanwhile, since the first mention of picnic, the cl.lbl Monona had fx en dancing stiffly shout the room, knees stiff, elbow st:iT. shoulders Immovable, her straight bnlr flapping about her face. The sad dance of Hie child who cannot dunce because she never has danced. LM gave a conservative assent- - she was at that age and then took advantage if the family softness Incident to a guest and demanded t 'tut Bobby Ho too. Inn hesitated, partly because site always hesitated, partly because ahe was tr'bst In II. e extreme. "Just our liltle fnmlly and t'ficle Nin nn would have been so nice," she sighed, with her consent. When, at sit o'clock. Ina and Dwleht and Ninian assembled on the porch and Lulu ciime out with the basket. It was seen that she was In a blue rot- ! ton house gown. here," Mid Ninian, "aren'1 (Took by National Council Scout of America.) at lb Out Los AJigeles way the core and comfort of the boys who went away to war ana returned maimed and broken In health Is a mat-'te- r of vital concern. L e a d 1 n 4 citizens, editors, writers, bustnesi and professional men and women believe It thelr fu, .... . tha American Legion Newa Service.) "Me?" said Lulu. "Oh, no." "Why not?" "Oh, I haven't been to a picnic since I can remember." "But why not?" "Oh, I never think of such a thing." Ninian waited for the fnmlly tV filllin ullfl wond- tf.rliiir(l iwtlvltiuu speak. They did speak. Dwight said Lulu's a regular home bffdy." , Cvcraft, Indian lore and boy psychology. And Ina advanced kindly wlthrl met for the nurnose of training und "Come with us. Lulu, If you like." These executives are re H discussion. so to speak, "No," said Lulu, and flushed. garded as the "Thank you," she added, formally. " of this great movement numbering Mrs. Bett's voice shrilled from with-h- i 550,000 boys and men. On them rests the house, startllngly close Just the responsibility of maintaining standbeyond the window blind. In factf ards and keeping the work etllcient "Co on, Lulie. It'll do you and progressive, und of bringing withYou mind me and go on." in tlie reach of every boy In this coun"Well," said Ninian, "that's what try, regardless of birth, creed or nasay. You hustle for your hat and you tionality the advantages of the scout come along." movement namely, character building For the first time this course preand citizenship training through n prosented Itself to Lulu as a possibility. gram of work and play In the out-of- She stared up nt Ninian. indoors. Y'ou can slip on my linen duster. The earliest morning hour each day over," Inn said graciously. of the conference was devoted to a "Your new one?" Dwight Incredutraining course for new executives. lously wished to know. Tills was under the leadership of "Oh, no!", Ina laughed at the Idea. Lome W. Barclay', national director of "The old one." education, B. S. of A. Among the They were having to wait for Dl In speakers were James K. West, chief any case they always had to wait for scout executive ; A. A. Shuck, execuDl and at last, hardly believing In tive of Beading, Pa.; George K. Elder, national director of records; E. B. De iroot, executive of Los Angeles; tines M. Brockway, executive of Port land, Ore., and Dr. George J. Fisher, .deputy chief scout executive, and E. St. Elmo Lewis of New York, Detroit und Chicago, who delivered a powerful series on salesmanship, finances and budgets, advertising and publicity, records and accounting, the executive and the community. Then came a good morning sing, followed hy inspirational talks on K. "Service," given by Franklin Muthlews, chief scout librarian; Prof. 11. 11. llorne, professor of history of education und philosophy at New York university; Bev. John F. White, educational director of boy scout extension, national Catholic Welfare council, and others. Each afternoon the conference hiked In true scout fashion to tlie woods of the Ifie Uidge hills, flo learn from some of this country's greatest recreation experts tlie activities in the open that hoys love. The men built lean-to- s of branches, improvised beds of balsam boughs, learned to tie u diamond hitch, light camp fires without mulches even when dampness prevails that would till an uninitiated with total dismay; they learned how to blaze new trails, und more than one met bod of finding their way when lost in the woods. National Scout Commissioner Dan Heard, actual pioneer of many years' "Look Here," Said Ninian, "Aren't You Going?" "Ms?" Said Lulu. experience, daily gave demonstration of campcnift and woodcraft. Commo"Oh, No." dore W. E. Longfellow, noted swimmer her own motions: Lulu was running to and ollichil of the American Red Cross, make ready. Mrs. Betts hurried to gave Instruction in lifesaving by land down the wrong and by water. hlp her.andbut she took New games boy games they were both Irritated. things Lulu reappeared In the linen duster that call for sportsmanlike attitude, and a wVt but. There had Teen no that develop strength and clear thinktime to "tighten up" her hair; she ing and are filled with the Joy of were demonstrated by Charles huh Hushed at the adventure; she had F. Smith, in charge of the Scoutmasnevel looked so well. They started. Lulu, falling In with ters' Tra.ning school nt Columbia uniMonona, beard for the first time In versity, and by Dr. E. K. Fret well, also her life, the step of the pursuing male, of Columbia, both of whom are auchoosing to walk beside her and the thorities on the subject of recreation. little g'.rl. Oh. would Ina like that? Italph Hubbard, expert plainsman, student for many years lu Indian cereAnil what did Lulu care what Ina liked? Monona, making a silly, monials, inierpreled Indian lore and observation, was enchanted exhib led bis rolled Inn of Indian Mr. .lames A. Wilder, artist, to have Lulu burst Into laughter and scout. author, boy eNpert and chief Bo,u"e7.e her hand. Dl contributed her bright presence, Hoy Scouts of America, came to the and Bobby Iirkln appeared from noinference from Hawaii. L. L. national diredor of camping, where, running, with a gigantic bag shared with bis colleagues the knowlof fruit. "Pulhlujiih !" be shouted, nnd Lulu edge and experience he had g. lined could have from study and inspection of seoul with him. She sought for some utterance. She camp throughout the country; safety wanted to talk with Ninian. measures, programs fur camps, camp s "I do hope we've brought sandol;lng were s;in Nation and real Mr. McDonald emphasize. Prof. wiches enough," was all that she could J. C. E'soin, d.reclor of siimt courses of get to say. They chose a spot, that Is to snv, the t'nivetsity of Wisconsin, and Prof. B. l.aiirem e Pn liner, assistant professor hose a spot. STis Dwight Herbert the river and tip the shore where of rural C'hicnlh.n of Cornell univer- clul ideas on out there was at thai season a str'n of s't.v, contributed warm bench, pwlrht Herbert d liireit of d nir work and play. AIo one of hlnmelf the builder of ImiiinpnraMe the national coun il ol!i its. George D. for many years fires, rnd made a bad smudge. Nlti-InPratt, treasurer, who was a camper neither hy birth has been a member of the Camp Fire Clt.b of America, look part in the out-ti- f nor by adoption, kept offering bright-lto help, could think of nothing to door instruction. do, and presently, betlilnklns hlnmelf THE PIOrjCER SCOUT of skipping stooes, went and trlrd to skip ihem on the flowing river. Inn e A ph tieer pi ou I Is u Seoul who. rut her bai.J opening the cnndeni-canil. or s. stance other of f milk and nsw bilged to sit under a i with u lr.io;i. and tr-- e and nurse the wound. M Ti 'im not t;sM''ate It in on his sco'illng alone, spilled all the sa t nnd sought dlllient- - heliee inrries fler the mninier of I lie great It to recover If. So Lulu did nil the work. A for Il end Bobby, they lm. j P'jn-ertaken the pall and goiie for waier. dis- - j Early Lo.if eouraging lier to the po'nt of tear, The nrl of making loaf sugar wn lint the two were gone for so long n Venetian In Hie that, on their retnrn. Dwight was bun- - j introduced In who received H liirge ccnuirv. cms and and inujestlc, fry f'-- r The lunf his ilisinvery. was nu In the i g.ir of other d.i.vs us we have i nn H i nt lorni of cube "While rm here, I'm golr.j to bn ire likf h round il n". bin v" tsk you and Ina and Dwight :(1;it of oread mid was wane lioiilil In op to the city." nil. key-pin- 3 mm Store, Operated for Benefit of Disabled Veteran. AMERICAN (Copy The second biennial conference of scout executives held at Blue Uldge, N. C In September, proved to be the lurgest meeting of professional leud-er- s of boys ever held In the world. Over 400 executives from all parts of country, devoting their full time to tse work of scouting, and a group of experts in executive management, leadership, education, recreation, out- - llllil ! E 1 m-- iI. feu-lure- vo y be-nu- ; ir s AMERICANISM WEEK, DEC. 3-- 9 Government, Legion and National Eduto cation Association Make Program Success. f John J. TIgert, Dnlted States com-o- f education, declares a conviction that a great stride toward the goal of Americanism set by the American Legion as one of Its greatest programs of service will be made In the week of December 3 to 9, Inclusive, wh'ch has beea proclaimed American Educa- C1iTIM r.tl.l on of in, are iwd every year hy the power tauinlrleit In fifty thousand the United States. It Mifllit 0 Worse., "oixe. Suppose the My stid t'e looil'i to bud the sum wolk . n p.. or.- - Iiii inii'gl'iini !Ses. It nt't-'li- l ! Bn-pe- rt d, LEGION MEN PROUD OF HIM Leach, "Minneapolis' Little Mayor Colonel," One of Several Successful Gopher State Officials. They call him "Minneapolis Little Mayor George E. Leach of that city.- He Is one of a number V Colonel" - state When pretty Thelma Sines of Intl.. domed the headpiece that shea wearing In the accompanying picture, and naively asked If it wasn't a perfectly wonderful creation for members of the Amer lean Legion Aux t ft-:,J Iliary to wear ni com ent Ions, con feiences, etc.. It hasn't been, recorded what the Indiana women's . reply was, but II Miss Thelma Sint-aIs known l but all the American Legion fellows who saw the picture iinmedi-ulei.Mite, ii. e and urged Its unanimous adopt loll. Miss Sines' Auxll'ary unit. No. 3 of l.oganspKit, suhadlted the head-ilrin- i i the oliicial one to be worn, but frankly confessed that the Id-- a was really born at Columbus. Neb.. ber thai city' American Legion Auxiliary unit presented It, nnd then ('oluadi.s replied that It really was the Idea of some of the women of Ixiulsiana. At any rale, It seemed to be a iiopni ir Idea made more so, by the wearer herewith shown. she likes It. tl lit Iff Mlxs Sines iimiI and comfortable, mid affords a ditlneilve headdress for the organization. It wlr! bf noted that the headdress la fronted wtlb a star. A gold star cna be siibsl It tiled for the ordained blue hv Hume who but loved ones In the service - J4 v I per-Iim- Do'ails, Plenta. Alattliens' daughter wn reputed In be the slowest wltt"d nnd bizled irlrt In the stale. One day her father emiie In to find her sprawled In a cl air with her feet if ilnticeroii piox'lolty to the I biztnj hreplni e. "Jti up g.-- l " he yr'led "You're t coal." prjii i irnlly stnndln' on n "Which tnt. drawled Sal, opening "t eye. An eiiciil. Legion Wee'i'y. inr health The "Hut" Is a store, where veterans emerging from hospitals, and disabled veterans at home may sell articles they have learned to make, or where they may work at various trades catering to the general public. The "Hut" was established by a committee which Includes such persons as Hughes, the novelist; Edward A. Dickson, publisher of the Los Angelea Evening Express; Harry Chandler, publisher of the Los Angeles Times; Mays-- Bice, Stanley Chapman, Louis M. Cole, Babbl Magnln, Henry A. Strauss, Boy L. Laswell, Mrs. John J. Uiquhart, Mrs. J. R. Coffnian. Mrs. Daisy C. Danzlnger, Mrs. E. It. Braln-erMrs. Boyle Workman and other prominent citizens. Tlie committee was formed and the "Hut" established because of the hundreds of veterans who come from the hospitals with only small, or no compensation, and who during the period of convalescence are In dire financial straits. At the store they may ply their crafts and sell their handicraft, all the receipts their own. Ilupert Hughes Is a former service man and a member of the American To him all Legion In Los Angeles. former service men are "buddies." He Is never too busy, never too engrossed, to aid In good works which are for tho benefit of his former comrades In arras. As with other American Legion members, the "Hut" project is meeting with Mr. Hughes' approval and active tlon. "There Isn't too much, can never be too much, we can do for our disabled," Is a slogan with the novel'st. Among the directors of the "Hut" are representatives of all the American Legion posts In Los Angeles county. The Needlework Guild of America gave $2,000 to get the project started, and the American Legion pledged $250 a month for six months to insure Its success. It will be operated on a "strictly business basis," giving the veterans the opportunity to support themselves by their skill In various crafts without any plea for favors or charity from the public. 7 Minnesota Headdress Fronted With Bluo or Cold Star May B Approved by tho Women's Organization. red-.'io- to of mnyors who have swelled tlte pride of the Amerlenn of that Legion Klf-eenl- (TO BR back well-know- n ADOPT THIS M:-- i Los Angeles. downtown ree-dom,- Old yw l.,,Irt ' rliitir til hep tl,eae boy Hugnes. Rupert VA men. Hence the "Hut," established In tion week. ComJohn J. Tigert missioner TIgert and the Natlonnl Education assorts- tlon are with the Americanism commission of the American Legion in making the week a success. Announcement proclaiming tlie American Education week followed a conference in Washington between President Harding, Commissioner Tig?rt and Garland W. Powell, assistant national director of the Americanism commission. President Harding announced he would Issue an official proclamation, followed by similar ones from governors of the states. Commissioner TIgert, through the United States bureau of education, will tj request state and county superintendents of schools to devote the week to the Amcrlcun Legion program, which will start Sunday, De ember 3. Ministers of all denomlnatl jns will be asked to preach sermons morning nnd evening that day on the benefits of education. Mass meetings will be held throughout the Unit-i- States, nt which speakers will be supplied by the American Legion. Monday will have Its special slogan "Americans All by 1027" with its drive throughout the country to assist Immigrants and aliens to become good Americans, by starting their education In the duties of citizenship. Tuesday will he devoted to patriotism, with such subjects as "Universal Use of the Eng"Music As a Nation lish 'Language " Builder," "Tlie Flag, Emblem of l' and "The Citizen's Duty to Vote," emphasized. Wednesday, better pay for teachers and better school-bouse- s will be featured. Thursday will be devoted particularly to the cure of Illiteracy. Thursday will be a mighty war on Bolshevism, the strengthening of the fight to eradicate radicalism. Friday will be devoted to "An Equal Opportunity for All In Education," and Saturday, December 9, Hill be given over to the subject of physical education, tlie need of more and better playgrounds, the nation's need to develop our forests, the conservation of our soil and places of play In every MAY sr.- V miss! oner AUXILIARY Loa Angela The "Hut," a Downtown Boy CONFERENCE EXECUTIVES' A Company nice to them," she thought now, sitting by the kitchen window, adult yet "SENORA, ALLOW ME!" T5he la" H )Y Lulu Bett M PLACE TO SELL THEIR WARES In the fact of their success In civil life by being voted oIT.ces of public trust after their return from war. "ii"nil TiiaV'usl '" sj Just across that ucorge line I of "u - htrfyui Leach. nd y re I a- nt least that's what some who know the rivalry between the Twin Cities call It Is another Legion executive. Mayor Nelson of St. Paul. And Gophers point to the hnrmony between the two executives, though they differ radically on many things, as exemplification of the American Leg'on "buddy" spirit. Other Minnesota mayors who sre active members of the American tlons" Legion nre: Mayor Cannon of Illbblg, Mayor Mnet'tz of New Prngue, Mayor Emple of Virginia. Mayor Qulnn of Faribault, Then Mayor Essllng of Sveleth. there's Lieutenant Governor Collins. State Tank Examiner Bathbun and State Ci nl Commissioner Bowen who, though not mnyors, are Legionnaires Mayor Leach was colonel of the fafield mous One Hundred and Fifty-firs- t nrt'l'erv n regiment which was on tho front ln for 24S consecutive days, longer. It Is snld, than any o'her regl-nteIn the Un'ted States army. Tlie major reslment took fart I" " encairements. and served with Its ewn division, the Bnlttbow division, the Find. Second, Fourth. Twenty-sixth- . Sevepty-sevenland Thirty-second- , Klchtv-elgbtillv'slons. And H e "Little Colonel" was a soldier. He was decorated for bmvery In action with the Distinguished Service Crons, the (Vols De Guerre, with two pnltnn end star and the Le?lon of Honor, officers' trade, and after returning to Hie United Steles was decorated with the DistinHe row It guished Service Medal. ro'nnel of fh One Hundred and Fifty first' In fhe National Onard. h gnl-In- Form Organization. fvVI,rfVB sa'lnrs and marines, who convention sftproied ihe state at Vo'V. Neh.. bave formed aa Of fsnlr.atlon for social purpose. t.e-r'r-