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Show .. ' " - ' v.. . : 1 1 TWO : --: THB PRESS-BULJJSTI- n I I SCOUTS (Conducted by National Council of the Boy Scouts of America.) EDITORIALS ' (By C, D. McNeeley) ' GOVERNMENT INSURANCE , It is a fact known to most men that the government never Carries any fire insurance on any of its hundreds of millions of property. Shortly after the railroads were taken over the Sec-- . ' retary of the Treasury notified all insurance companies which had issued policies on railroad property, that none of the policies would be renewed. Since then the government has taken over the telegraph and telephone lines annd it is expected .the same course will be pursued with them. The result will be that the in- -. surance. companies will lose millions of dollars in premiums an-nually.'- Excluding the telephone and telegraph lines, it is esti-mated that the insurance companies have already lost about $20,-000,0- 00 in annual premiums on property-take- n over by the gov-- , ernment. It is claimed that insurance on all property taken' over by the government will lapse. This will apply to many mills, form-erly, owned by alien enemies now in the hands of the Alien Property Custodian. There are hundreds of these plantsAgain, when the government buys merchandise for the maintenance of the war all insurance is dropped and in this way the insurance of property costing hundreds of millions is dropped out of the market. That this will work financial hardship the American agency " system in which about 60,000 persons are engaged, is recognized. Many will have to seek new employment. It will not affect the solvency of the insurance companies. The law compels them to hold securities which insure their solvency, but some may be forced out of business. Much the same condition prevails in life insuranc. The government carries hundreds of millions of life insurance. The government carries hundreds of millions of with the army and navy. . : to to . to. ' HEINIE'S OPINION OF PRUSSIANS A traveler in Germany a few years ago noticed that his com-pliments concerning the writing of Heinrich Heine were coldly " received in Prussia while the rest of the empire seemed proud of him. He now declares that the reason of the coldness of the Prussians toward Heine is because he is the only author that ever described them, and he quotes the following passage from Heine to prove it: ' , . "I could not trust this Prussia, this tall, pietistic hero in jraiters, this braggart with the capacious maw, carrying a cor-nora-l's staff which he first dips in holy water before bringing it down on your head. I had great misgivings about this philo-sophic. Christian, military despotism, this medley of beer, deceit and sand. Repulsive, deeply repulsive to me ever this Prussia, this pedantic, hypocritical, sanctimonious Prussia this Tartiffe among the nations." " No American writer, no matter how wrathy he became over Prussian barbarities, ever was able to give as truthful descrip-tion of a Prussian militarist as Heine." It not only covers his ' personality, but his philosophy. Since the nations have come to fully appreciate this militarist, the universal conclusion is that the only way to get these traits out of him, is to whip it out, and the allies are going forward with that work in good fashion. . N THE APACHES MAKE PEACE ' One of the interesting effects of the war is the making of peace between the Apaches and the Indians of the Pueblos. There has been a hatred between those two races that hae endured for centuries. The Pueblos were peace loving and agricultural in their habits and the Apaches were the wandering Arabs of the western plains, cruel and merciless. Their attacks on the Pu--i t eblos centuries ago caused them to build cliff houses in almost inaccessible heights to make a place of safety for their wives and children, which are the wonder of the modern archeologists. This peace is like the lying down together of the wolf and the lamb. It is said that a large number of Pueblos, Navajoes and Apaches have enlisted-i- n the United States army. Living in the same camp, drilling under the same officers, supplied with the same food, they, gradually become friendly and finally that friendship was caught up by the wives, children and relatives back in. the tribes and a peace and friendship league has been formed among them. It is said that among the Apache scouts that army officers use on the Mexican border, there are now ulo Navajoe and Pueblo Indians. J MAD AUTOCRATS AND MONARCHS It seems that there are mad autocrats in other countries besides Germany where they acknowledge allegience to the "Mad Monarch." In a recent debate in the Hungarian parliament, Dr. Wekerle, the premier, attempted to justify his measures by de-claring that he had given orders by the imposition of a special - tax on Galician Jews because they were undesirable foreigners. It would seem to a sane man that Hungary was having enough trouble with, its Slavic population without creating oppo-- sition by another virile race. AH the nations belonging to the entente have managed to secure the hearty of the Jews and the Jews are rather an important part of their forces, , especially in industry and finances. . ft to The queen has asked Jonkheer G. L. M. H. De Beerenbrouck to form a cabinet. That chap has name enough to be a $ whole cabinet himself. lw to Garfield leaves Sunday pleasure riding to your gasoline con-science and it won't do to try to sear that conscience with a red ' hot iron. - let i to The government moonshine raiders confiscated 21,000 . .pounds of sugar. That was a pick-u- p worth while. to to to There is inevitably a good deal of moonshine in the report of federal activities against illicit distillers. to to to . Some ball players seem to think that assaulting the umpire is a tradition to be maintained. sl This "luring on" talk is very ancient but the Germans can find use for any old excuse to to to "No unnecessary traveling," advises McAdoo. Another s'am at those who gad about. . to to to ' Some are working for the "work or fight" amendment and gome are fighting for it. to to As a team Generals Byng, Humbert and Mangin are mak-ing a very good bowling score. to to to Our respectful salute to the new major and brigadier generals. to to M With the American running record down to 1:34 4-- 5, the re-cor- d will not be broken many times more. . -- --i We wish to . announce to tl I our patrons that the Para- - I mount Princess and Phoen-- H ix Theatres have secured the entire output of the famous William Fox Productions I which include 'the most noted screen stars, Theda Bara, ... William Farnum, Gladys Brockwell, Tom Nix, Jewel Carmen, George Walsh, Virginia Pearson, and Peggy Hyland. Those who admire these stars will, now be able" to see them at the Paramount-Prince- ss arid PhoenixTheatres I I The Girl On The I I II K Dollar L m y Vv) , H ' " - - M V f v : II H - J, II M . . II H - H '..-.- . ,.. 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Drug Syndicate. .$ 8.50 700 Thompson Malted Food .91 1000 Peerless Coal Offer WE WILL SELL ... 600 Iron County Coal .12. 10 Pan Motor 8.00 500 Montana Wyoming Oil. .17 1000 Wyoming Con. OH. . . . .07 . 6 Utah Power b. Wght P-- f 9.00 100 Kolby Wheet S .45 500 Utah Wyoming Con. Oil .24 1000 John T. Clark Tire..? 40 600 Old Colony Oil.. , .22 RALPH A. BADGER & CO. 400 Utah Savings A Trust Bldg. Wasatch 3330 . -- !!. I $ 1 . , ta .o Q - P, H Lubeck has added to his Tailor- - & 5? ing Establishment an Up-to- - 12 j Date Line of Men's Dress and Work Shoes. The Best Kind of - fi ; V? Shoes ' at1 ihe' Very Lowest 0 jid .. . Prices. - , - fs & b The Samples of the New Fall Styles and Fabrics have arrived-- and are now Ready For Your fl Inspection. ' 0 - 9 Y Anything and Everything in ; r v Men's Wearing Apparel can be $ obtained at our establishment 4' ' from a " Complete and a Well l , y Assorted Line. I A , Si 5 ' i I 6 0 - $ 1 A. W. IwMth - I , 517 Main Street 1 VV-.S.VJ,A- . . War Wnnt . Is calling many women of our country into . commercial and industrial activities. I This releases men for military service. I - To the women "over here" who are backing 1 up our boys ,"over there," thi3 Institution 1 would extend every encouragement. . 1 Our banking facilities are available and 1 we cordially invite consultation. I Citizens State Bank Q. B. KELLY, Cashier I tmiM . L, MfMJ,,., Not wholly surprising that a water power bill should strike a snag. . SEA SCOUTS TO BE FORMED The sea scout brnneh of the Boy Scouts of America haseen placed un-der the direction of James A. Wilder. The lure of the sea Is as strong to the boy as the lure of the wilds. For the first time he Is to have a chance to smell the tdr and oakum and feel the swaying" deck beneath his feet, even though he may live In a sandy desert The chief sea scout has introduced a new note into scouting the Idea of giving every scout a definite job with definite duties. Under his system there Is no general rush for the axe and neg-lect of the shovel. Every scout does his part of the work and together they do It all whether' It Is launching a boat or cooking a meal. . - As In the navy, every scout in the boat will have a specialty and a racing based on that specialty. He will have certain gear in his charge and will re-ceive special instruction In the han-dling and the care of the same. It is not absolutely necessary that there shall be water in or near a town where the sea scouts are to be organ-ized, though not to have at least a horse-pon- d will be a handicap. Jour-neys to navigable water must then be undertaken or crew and skipper" will stick at the boat grade, and Interesting but dry-lan- d class of work and games. It will be permissible to change a room Into a "ship." In this case the stairways will become "gangways," the windows "ports" and "skylights," and everything will be kept shipshape. The United States navy department has been interested in sea scouting for number of years, and some troops of sea scouts have had the use of navy equipment, including boats. Instruc-tion has been given In some cases by instructors from navy yards and navy vessels. - ' CAMPING CHIEF FOR SCOUTS. The national council of the Boy Scouts of America has recognized the Importance of camping as fundamen-tal to the movement by providing for a new department of camping. L. L. McDonald, of Chicago, is the chief. The camping director is responsible for the development of plans, programs and literature for ,Ue help of, char-tered troops and local councils in giv-ing boys an opportunity to receive the T ..." "TP - Hi f J ' V iM. v Li J: L. t M'DONALO. Director Department of Camping, Boy Scouts of America. benefits of camp life under the most favorable conditions and In the most economical and efficient way. Ut will define and maintain regula-Uon- s for the conduct of camps for boy scouts and will be spedflcally charged with the supervision of ail boy scout camps and enforcing the minimum re-quirements prescribed for. leadership, facilities, program, sanitary arrange-ments and menu. Doubtless the anticipation of camps and outings attracts to the movement for Its Indoor program more boys and leaders than all other features com-bined. The wry origin of the scout movement was In response to the great need of an organised program which would take growing boys.froin the city out Into the open air under wholesome influences, developing in them qualities Inherent In the life of the r4finer. which the boys of today have little or no opportunity to acquire. SUMMONS In the Justice's Court in and for the Tenth Precinct, City of Bingham. County of Salt (Lake, State of Utah, Oart Allals doing business as l he Pacific Market vs. Dan Stetich nnd Stona Stetich. defendants. The State of Utah to the defendant. You are hereby summoned to appear be-fore the above entitled court within ten days after the service of this summons upon you, if served within the county in which this r action is brought, otherwise, within twenty days after this service, and defend the abovo entitled action brought against you to recover $138.55 and le-gal Interest upon three causes of ac-tion alleged to be due upon three sep-arate accounts for goods, wares and merchandise. The accounts of the se-cond and third cause being assigned to this plaintiff before the commence-ment of this cause of action, and in case of your failure to do so. Judg-ment will be rendered against you ac-cording to the demand of the com-plaint. Given nnder my band this 8th day ot August, 1918. - JOHN C. ORHEN, Justice of the Peace. First publication, August 9, 1)18. NOTICE TO WATER USERS Notice Is hereby given that all water users are cautioned, warned and admonished against sprinkling their lawns and yards before 8 o'clock in the evening, and then for not more than thirty minute, and all persons having defective taps or toilets which permit of leakage or wastes are noti-fied that the same must be repaired and placed in perfect condition im-mediately or such offending persons will be disconnected. The available rupply of good, pure water is ample providing the pecple exerclne proper care and discontinue wastage. TOWN OF BINGHAM, William Robblns. Waterniaster. The people of Germany have about lost hope that Crown Prince Willie will throw away his powder puff and put on a gas niank. SCNATC PAGES ARE SCOUTS. In the Virginia senatehe pages are organized as a troop of boy scouts. This is the first scout troop ever formed In a state legislature and was requested by Clerk Hanger because he bad seen the results of scout work in his own home, Amherst, Va. He was determined that the best codu for the pages in the Virginia senate woujd be the scout law and oath. Whether or not Nicholas Romanoff had a genuine funeral appears to make very Httlo practical difference in current events. When lllndenburg makes his per-sonal demands on the Kaiser it is not likely that Wllholra trios to put him, off with a photograph or an iron cross. Bugar Is extracted from 16 varieties sf palwt that grow In Ceylon. |