i V L V THE LEGION BODY OFnJFJW W Former Service Man mains Abroad and Serves in Important Capacity. 1mm legion ONE OF LEGION'S Col. y FOUNDERS Milton Connection Foreman's Paxes Back to the Original Paris Caucus. J. Foreman, national of the Illiexecutive coiuuilttet-uianois department of the American Legion, Is a Chicago lawyer, who for many years has been active in public and military affairs. His connection with the Legion dates back to the original Paris caucus at wiuen time me , i "1 idea of forming a Legion was con At that ceived. masting he was named clialrmun of the temporary executive commutes, Iteturnlng to the United States, ne was elected commander of the Illinois department. In 11 months the membership in Illinois increased from to more than 05,000, and the numto 082. ber of posts from 2While "serving with the First Illinois cavalry, In 1894, Mr. Foreman acquired an active Interest In military affairs, lie served with that organisation during the Spanish-Americawar and rose to the rank: of captain. After the war Mr. Foreman began the practice of law in Chicago, and became major in the First cavalry. In 3914 he was promoted to lieutenant colonel, and two years later commissioned colonel of the regiment. He was In command of that organization during the border troubles. With the outbreak of the World war, Colonel Foreman requested the transfer of his regiment to field artillery, which was effected In June, 1917. Colonel Foreman took the regiment to France In 1917 and commanded It throughout the war. He received three citations for gallantry and was awarded the Distinguished Service Medal for achievements in the St. e offensives. Mihiel and While not In the military service, Mr. Foreman practiced law in Chicago and took an active Interest in public affairs throughout the state. In 1899 he was elected to the Chicago city council and served six consecutive terms. lie was chairman of the Chicago charter convention whose work has become a model for planners of new city charters. Col. When the Inst of the American expeditionary forces left France, a considerable number men of remained in that country as of American tlrtua mi J In various other positions. Among this group was Col. Francis K. Drake, com mander of the of u If 19,-00- 0 -0 n Meuse-Argonn- HIKE TO NATIONAL CAPITAL Plan Suggested by Kansas Committee man to Tell Lawmakers What Legion Ned. Men , "Join the army and walk around the world ! Do you remember that slogaCI D o u ghboys whose weary feet ate up the kilometers on the other ' side and the miles on this side so paraphrased the advertising of the recruiting service during the war. But walk ing won the war. "Iiefs keep it up," urges W. F, Kurtz, Kansas na tional executive committeeman of the American Legion. "Let's walk to Washington and tell them what the Legion wants for Its disabled and for Its whole member ship." According to Mr. Kurtz' plan, delepates from each state department of the Legion would hike overland to the nation's capltol, arranging their netted ules so as to meet on the White House steps on the same day. However, he would permit representatives from the other side of the Rockieu to ride the cushions across to this side. Legloa posts along the way would feed and shelter the hikers. "I'll lead the way, and outwalk anyone In the Legion," ;he Kanfs pedestrian s. NEPHI, UTAH. S, A DIAMOND make you look prnnperoui lid wrll-liMlit'll a go..d invrittlurlil. Our reasonable prir.--s ease the way t ownership. I Hl BOYD PARK 'ill JEWELERS BOYD PARK. BLDG I? 3 ' i w sill Legion. a X he service men found that there were mutual ties binding them together and the result was the forma- iMMAHIIAMI sfrntfiswiiiawiimrririis miiiWi inirii jjjtw OL itii uni """" nil - doctor and as to what he nhould do. Slinking Ms head, he watt bout to leave the ofllce, when the r culled out: "Hey. there, uncle, you forgot to received lnttructt din-to- pny hi." "Pay you fo what?" "For ny advice." "Nosmih, btis. t'se compluntated It from all angles and decided not to take It." American I.ckIihi Weekly. Texas Rangers Real Fighters - Second Hand. nt two nhrpis of fly paper," aid the lady etileriin the corner general store. The notip-t'tbrilliant Herk exfrncted two sheets from the wlndoT. "Ten cents," he sniil. "How rmharrnssing; Pre only a nickel with me." "Aw, 1 s'pt yu ciin have the two fer five cenlv" he grumble! "They're half full of fles slrealy." American o '. Agicn Wctl'jr. RED STREAKS OF HONESTY EXIST IN EVERYBODY X -- Fifty-sevent- Self-Relian- t, h And thereby we collect more tlmn two bun dred LhoiiHnml dollars yearly. Turn in yvnjr claims and we will collect some money far you. MERCHANTS PROTECTIVE ASSOCIATION Francis (J. I.uke, General Manage Continental Nat'l. Hank Hid., Salt Lake City Some people don't like u" ENGRAVED WEDDING STATIONERY Announcrmriita Invitations Calling Cards. Your priuU-- r is our rcpresi-ntliliv,and haa Mainiil.-- s and prk-t-coniijli-tJennings-Cottscha- Engraving Co. ll CLEANERS & DYERS, . ' QualityService. Clothes Insured. Wor? ffwrnt-ed- . We PBr return pontage. Price on request. lit Myers Cleaners & Dyers. 114 K. Broadway. . Dry Cleaning by Parrel Post. Send your sulta, dresses, ci.su, etc. V us for "Ma-'teCleaning; and Dyeing." t's Lake's leading cleaners. We pay return enartres. t Reeal CleaningDyeing- - Co., 166-16- 0 E. 2nd So. MONUMENTS. Write for catalog. StanarS Marble A Granite Co.. 117 W. Broadway. For a real good place to eat. follow the crowds to SHAY'S CAFETERIA Opposite Post Office. Down ttw marble stairs. RUBBER STAMPS STENCILS. Sals an ear tags also made. Send for samples, prices, etc. Salt Lake Stamp Co.. 65 W. llroadway. - S2 70 arl nol,r '"loaning and shampooing rugs. i funiislu-free. sales. Dodgi- - Bros., at! K. First South, Salt Lake. CREAM BOUGHT. Send us your creanw- Western Creamery Co., 244 W. Fourtfc Soith. MUSICAL IXSTHUMKVTH of every description on very e T ' terma-Writ- e Daynes-Beebe, Salt Lake. Confetti. Balloons, Paper Hats. Novelties. Etc. Write for Prices. V S Wholesale Co. Box 2193. far-awa- y self-relia- seml-mllitar- Anglo-America- POULTRY BOUGHT. For best results ship poultry, eggs and game to Fultoo Mkt. Correct weight. Prompt returns. Write for prices. White Leghorn baby ehicks from guaranteed stock. May I11.6U hd. with order, balance C O. D. San Jose Poultry Yards, San Jose. CaL 0LD8MOBILE DISTRIBUTORS. Cars & tracks. Used car bargains. A. E. Tourssen. 447 S. Main. Cill Piston Rings cure your motor troubles. (.ill Pixtun King to., iKaM Fourth Soutti REM1LERS Add thousands f miles to weak tires; 90 blowo.it and puncture-proo- f. Easily installed. wan. ted. Write us for literature. Wes-tAgents ern Rubber Sales Co., 134 E. Bdy., Salt LaJ-'o- ELASI1C STOCKING MFRS. I Manufacturers abdominal. Maternity suppnttera. Truss fitters, S. H. bow mar Co.. Broods Ariade. nELDI.-vu- , AUTO RADIATORS MfeeUnery buiit and repaired. Best and cheapest Potter neiuing a Repairing Co., 651 Soutb SUte. TYPFWRITTRS ThB Baby Fox weigh 8 lbs. lUILAd A )nj,kt r,.lltwi ami soul. Utah Offu-K outb Sl- Supplv. a W. Set-oli- L. D. S. BUSINESS COLLEGE. of Efficiency. All commercial branches. Catalog free. 60 N. Main St., Salt Lake City. KID FITTING CORSET PARLORS. Specialists in designing, making, fitting embroidering, braiding, accordioa and side pleating. Buttons made. 40 E. Bdwy. VULCANIZING RETREADING. Quality and service. Standard Tire Works. 61 So. State. Inventors' Models Made. Key. lock and gun, repairing. Knudson Novelty Co., 3r5 So. State. School SEE YOUR LOCAL PUBLISHER For loo&e leaf binders, special blanks, record of all kinds. He gives Quality Service. ATTEND UTAH BUSINESS COLLEGE For I'ri'-- t ie.il ltuin.-- s IVmUia Bldg. MOLER BARBER COLLEGE. Qualify as bar-b- rr ,n few weeks. 43 S. West Temple Street. THE EMBROIDERY SHOP, 324 Clift Bldg. Hemstitch. ng. pleating, machine and band mn broidering, buttons made, expert bead worl ARTISTS' MATERIALS R. SAVAGE CO., 12 South Main. Fin kodak finishing and enlarging. Artbits' materials, picture framing, kodaks and films. C. ART CO, picture framing, china painters and artist supplies.' 36 Main. IWN POSTCARDS "K Vol'K q.iHtitilM-- s trout Souvenir Novelty to-- , si Kxynarowti hAnix Street. "' SPECIAL RUSH 8ERVKK scrared If ye mention this psner when writing above Arams. e 're DEPARTMENT INFORMATION Commercial Information fwrnished fre chares. Catalogues supplied and pnqu tries cheerfully answered. Write any firm above! Do II new! of com-meirc- The Right of Search. "TrdiiMc at luitin'?"' Iiirjuin-- l siiiiullu-lii- - frii-nd- tht? . "SrriotiH," rcplifd "My t wife tlinniKli my pavkelA last nljrlit." "Anil Jon are il;hly inilirnunt?" SlieIs. "No. Slio didn't Bad tlsiiitf." WiiKliinctini Stur. wt-u- - Suspicious. lnTislity n A l Ills' Unit lilitmi. ivomlrr cone It'll wmlil in now, or inn will mIh-Mii- lit- - t Mills' Wiily, in sir ruls-i- l !. sinsl ti by trying In Jolly In tmirkt't. l..in tht Anglo-America- f "I """ tion of the Legion's department of The great Municipal pier of Chler.go is growing iu pop ular favor eiuh tiny and, aside from being a big attraction France. for visitors, is being utilized for many civic enterprises. T tfe "Pageant of Progress" to boost Chicago will soon occupy the pier. Among the achievements of this detached body of Legionnaires are: The direction of the decoration of graves of American soldiers on the battleBird Row Over Odd Eaa fields and In the cemeteries of France ' on Memorial duy ; aid to stranded vetFascinates Man for Days erans in France; the raising of a fund to defend the American sergeants who New York. An elderly man i attempted to capture Bergdoll, the in tattered cap and suit, sat mo- - t arch slacker, on German soil and cotionless under a tree at One I operation with the French government Hundred and and i lu furthering memorial plans of the Broadway, when a mounted pa- - X One frontier extended the Indian Most of American Legion. FightPicturesque Body trolman, informed that a queer ? along the edge of the grent prairie Colonel Drake has returned to France had been sleeping there ? Men the World Has stranger ing Rio from the to Red the Grande river, after a visit to America, during which three days, J approached. a of 500 distance miles; the other Ever Known. he effected arrangements for the dec "I'm interested in birds," the I tne Mexican stretched from some oration of all soldiers' graves on Meold man said. "Particularly in point on the Rio Grande to the mouth morial day, 1921. the domestic affairs of the pair of disan that stream, approximate The Legion commander attracted of robins above us. I have en- FOUGHT TWO WARS AT ONCE tance of 300 miles. The actual southnational attention when bis investigatheir acquaintance three ? Joyed ern boundary of the settlements at tion of the alleged "Khine Horror" seasons." the time of the republic really correj showed that there was no ground for He then launched Into the i Dates Back to Time sponded with the Nueces. the assertion of that Organization a row was of that story being I When the Lone Star State Was a It should also be observed that for French negro troops are participating in the nest, the result. I waged Separate Republic every mile that the Indian frontier In outrages upon German women in he said, of the laying there of i was pushed back, the Mexican line Resourceful and Brave. the Rhenish provtjees. a cuckoo's egg. "The male bird s was lengthened by Just so much until wanted to throw it out, but the Dallas. Texas is the only state the two attained a combined length female chirped no,' and has more of than 1,000 miles! Surely no CONVENTIONS OF 1321 OPEN which hus tlie distinction, not to say I am waiting to see hatched it. privilege, of working out its own in- state was ever more desperately situwhat will happen next. Queer Program of Department Gatherings of stitutions before becoming a member ated than the young republic. Somethings, birds?" enUrbb times W. was of of she P. at one writes the with Union, peace Men's Organizations "Yes," said the patrolman, the history department of the Univer- emy and sometimes with the other; "and the folk here about think Inaugurated in, Alaska. TexasIn the Dallas News. but again she fought them both. War sity of you're somewhat of a queer This fact has given Texans a singular was the rifle, the commonplace of When delegates from bird, too." posts enwas has and of and death life, the daily feeling independence price of the American Legion In Alaska "How very extraordinary," reof with shrined institutions the for the of state's Texas enemies defeat, mt at Valdez on April 12, the pro- a plied he of the tattered clothno knew within for hose mercy. peculiar interest gram of department conventions of ing. "Here's my card." Devising a Fighting Force. the men's organization for and many without her borders. Her The patrolman read : "Prof. What sort of fighting force would flag, her presidents, her foreign am1921 was inaugurated. Malcolm Ogilvie, New York Orher army and navy, all have Texas devise to meet this unhappy nithological society" and rode Departments which have announced bassadors, of he song and situation? Had the state been popuon. the pls.je and date of their 1021 con- come in for a share and of lous the history tradition and wealthy, as she Is today, the ventions are: Alabama, Florence, story,Lone answer would have been simple. Iu republic. June 10 and 11 ; Arizona, Prescott, Au- theOf all Star her however, those days her population was less than gust 8 ; Florida, Orlando, May 18 and Texas has noneinstitutions, which has attracted that of Dallas, and her promise to pay and resourceful, frequently 1, 17; Iowa, Spirit Lake, September more attention at home and abroad was worth about 16 cents on the dollar. 2 and 3; Kansas, Hutchinson, August themselves from difficulextricating than that of; fighting Hard money was a negligible quan- ties, not by lighting but by quick 22, 23 and 24; Kentucky, Lexington, men known organization as Texas Rangers. tity. These things made a standing thinking. Only one September 2 and 3; Maryland, Ocean thing in warfare Just what is the Texas Ranger? army Impossible. Whatever fighting they had forgotten in their long strugCity, September 12 and 13; Michigan, was force small be and must can be best answered The provided question Kalamazoo, September 6 and 7; Mingle with a dual foe. and that was to by finding out what he has been, dis- Inexpensive in order to be maintained surrender. TJiey gave quarter somenesota,' Winona, August 1, 2 and 3; covering his origin, traciug his devel- at all. It must rise in time of need times but never asked and never exMontana, Lewistown, June 27 and 28; and disperse when the danger bad The and his duties. opment examining Nebraska, Fremont, September 29, 30 exact date of the pected it. Such are circumstances the of the passed. Rangers origin and October 1 ; New Mexico, Silver is lost Their leaders were natural leaders, in the obscurity of early Texas of our early history out of which men who possessed in a high degree City, September 22, 23 and 24; New evolved this peculiar fighting force. mentioned F. Austin Stephen history. Tork, Jamestown, September 30 and the qualities they imlred In others These early Rangers were y his letters of 1823, nearly a October 1 ; Oregon, Eugene, July 1 them in in character, varied in forma- and found essential to themselves. A Bancroft ascribed their ago; ?entury and 2 ; South Dakota. Rapid City, Aufew of these men were John C. Hays. beginning to 1838, but in this he was tion and organization, ununlformed gust 23 to 20; Tennessee, Chat- clearly wrong, for the Rangers had end undrilled, and irregular in opera- Ben McCulloch. John S. Ford and the tanooga, July 8 and 0; Utah, Provo, not only come Into existence but had tions. They were, in a sefise, indig- two Rosses. The ranks were filled June 10 and 11; Virginia, Norfolk, with acquired a legal status before that enous to Texas, having sprung from actionthose courageous ones who loved and adventure better than ease September 1, 2 and 3; Washington, time. " the soil made fertile by the blood of it. and Hoqulnm, July 14, 15 and 16; Wisgain. soon their and became kinsmen, 1835. to they Rangers Date Back consin, Eau Claire, June 28, 29 and 30 Did Valiant Service. When Texas revolted, In 1835, a the frontier fighting force par excelOther departments which have anIn 1845 Texas Joined the Union. The lence of the were world. the as They a council of met, and, part nounced conventions, with the exact general its work, authorized the first Ranger forerunners of such organizations as Mexican war followed Immediately, date as yet undecided, are: Colorado, force. This organization was to con-is- t the Northwest Mounted Police of Can- during which the Rangers performed Glenwood Springs, October; Louisiaof three companies of 25 men ada, the Cape of South Africa and such valiant service as scouts and na, Rognlusa, early September; Neone to range east of the Trinity, the Pennsylvania State, though nnlike guerilla fighters with the armies of each, vada, Gardncrvllle, July ; New Hasnp-shlrn Taylor and Scott that they were herone between the Trinity and Brazos any of them. They were the Weirs, last week In August; and the third between the Brazos and solution of the problem of alded as heroes throughout the nation. New Jersey, Ausbury Park, SeptemIn 1874 the Rangers were reorganthe Colorado. The men were to serve the frontier. The true character of ber; Oklahoma, Enid, last week In solely as protection against the In- the Rangers becomes clear only In the ized, six companies of 75 men each. September or first week In October; dians, the remuneration being $1.25 a light of that knowledge which comes But an Important change was made in Pennsylvania, Plttsfcurgh, between day. from an acquaintanceship with the their status and duties. They were to 4 September 18 and 30. Thus was the Texas Ranger force nature and disposition of their foes, protect the frontier and fight Indians created In the midst of revolution, and the Mexicans on the one hand and the as before, hut. In addition, they were to this it has existed Indians on the other. given the power of pence ofllcers. On AMERICANISM BILLS GET 0. K. from that day From long experience with the Mex- the northern border they fought Lone almost constantly in some form, icans the Texans had come to distrust Wolfe. Little Bull and other Commie he .hough under varying titles. Three Measures Written by the AmerThe first settlers from the United every word and deed of the race. warriors; on the southwest they ican Legion Become Laws In States were Introduced into Texas by They doubted their honor, feared their guarded the Texas side of the Rio Oklahoma, June 25. Stephen F. Austin during the latter mercy and despised their valor les- Orande against Cortina and his band part of 1821, now Just one century sons dearly learned at the Alamo, of cattle thieves; in the Interior thev Three Americanism Tllts written by sgo. Why did the Mexican govern-iien- t Ooliad and San Jnclnto. From the In- pursued anil killed Sam Bass, broke feud and drove permit an alien race to come In? dians, whose position tin the West up the Sullon-Taylo- r the American Legion and Introduced There are several reasons well known bus already been Indicated, they also the rtmd agent under cover. In the Oklahoma state legislature at When not more actively entaged. the request of that organization, have to the historian, and it is said that took hard lesson. The Comanche been passed by the state lawmaking one of them was the desire to place warrior was a terrible foe. counigeou-t- , tbey guiuded prisoners, some strong arm between the timorous cunning and cruel, nn adept In all the court and dlserwd lynching parties. body, signed by Governor Robertson Mexicans, like those of San Antonio, practices and subterfuges of partisan The Ranger were busy men In those and will become laws on June 25. House bill No. 383 provides that and the wild Indians. The Comanche's warfare, and In order to meet htm the day! In their double capacity of solthe American flag shall be displayed horse might become too hard to hold. Hanger had to adopt his tactics. For diers and peace vlncers they presented sube? However this may be, example, the Comanche always came n novel exeriment In government, and at all times in every school room in Qulenexamination of the land grants suddenly, mounted on the fleet prairie one which did not escape criticism. an the stnte public, private and denominational and that pupils shall be made to Americans will xhow that mustangs, which they innmied with In fact, all the criticism tliBt has ever their holdings tend to form i tier ly- consummate skill, and which bore the Texas brought ngnlnst taught proper respect and reverence ba been brought liguinst ing roughly between the timber belt Ihem away with the p ed of the wind ' Rnnger for It by the state school superintendand the prairie region. In short, the Faced Torture and Death. them In their rapacity as peace oflent. A penalty Is provided for violaAmericans from the United Stales lcers. I5e that as it may, during the nexer Again, the 'omancl.c tion. were to serve as a hufTVr between the themselves fo lie made captive ten year following this reorganizaAmerican history and civil governwild tribes and the interior scltle-me- and to become their prisoner t tion the I!:m-- er pushed the Indians ment are made compulsory subject on them was to devolve torture and death. and In, the very limit of Texn. nml to Mere wer the for study In all schools of the sUte the task of conquest at which both ready-madrule which the nt the same time rendered the Interior by under house bill No. 381. Spnlti and Mexico had fulled. of n safe and decent place to live In. Ranger had In fighl. They High schools, colleges, universities Mexico Unable to Close the Door. The success of their work was due their horsemen, using necessity superb and normal schools must require at Once the dor of Texas was oeii lesjs mostly fur mounting and sticking largely to the high personal courage least one full year's work In Ameri the American pushed In with that on. Tbey were sure tnarksr"n, show- and liidomllithle spirit of the oflli-ecan history and civics of each student n mighty surge which enrried the ing great preference for the revolving and men. gradiuited. With the passing of the Indian raid, civilization from the AtlanThey were vervd In woodIn the future, each tencher who Is tic to the Pacific during the first lut-l- craft and possessed on ""canny sense the Ranger were relieved of further Oklain to a teach certificate grunted anO of the last century. Mexico, becom- of direction, and they knew the lore purely military rcKpntilbllity, homa must subscribe to an oath of uudertook to close the of the forest as well a that of the from 1SX5 to the present they hnv alarmed, ing allegiance to the constitution of the door, but It was too late. The Tex-an- s plain. Col. John ft. Ford, himself a devoted themselves largely to the Vriited Slates and of the sta.e of for such the Immigrants had be- Ranger, soldier nnu ncwspniier man. maiiileiistice of law and orHr within Oklahoma under the terms of house come not only stood olT the Indians, summed Up their qualities In these the stnte. bill No. 3M). Teachers found guilty but turned on the Mexicans and wrest- word : of public stiiteinents against the flag It's an PI Wind, Etc. "The Tcxn Ranger can ride like a ed from them Texan liideMndence In or country shall have their certificates 1S."A Just 15 years after they hud enO. Bootlegger Mexican, trull like an Indian, sliixif are dntng Allien. revoked. like a Teiifieseenn nr.d fight like n Athen a good turn" In the first tered the slate. The bills have been widely pralsi-This done, however, they found very devil." Above a!l. these frontiers- three months of Print le city polict In the Oklahoma press and have he-themselves In a most precarious sit- men were the embodiment of Individ collected only f?5 In fine, hut durlu made a part of the national American-lauation. They were cniiKht, a It were, tinlism. If was their outstanding tniit. the firt three month nf PCI booties program of the American Lagloa bctweeu the Jaws of a great vise. their chief characteristic Thej vere gel 'id into the rtfjr cofTers Ix-e- C. O. D. Ai old darky visited a rt.Mcari'rsi rts-&- ' ma er ex-p- a ted 166 MAiN STRE7 mmmmmm Jrft0&"'' France, American Milton' ' TIMES-NEW- Chicago's Municipal Pier a Great Attraction TI repre-seutativ- (or This Department Supplied the Amsrloan Lesion News Service.) iCopjr Re- THE .',! VI- n Saving Hie Energy. "So you art- - for "I ni," rfjiilfd I'ncie t : 1 lUttt! top. "For whni rintin?" "TIip Kltnplf th.it Im'Tp in't any more nss of nriticnx nlwiut it." Stur. Forceful Advice. Wtmt diij jour fiillo-- r nay when, yon told him that my love for you lit likf -- n Shf-ll- cusiiiii s' l.ri.ok? Mid: "Hum us ill' E '