The Syracuse Journal, Volume 20, Number 35, Syracuse, Kosciusko County, 29 December 1927 — Page 2

it t '/ ' W© <- W wsgsgf? ’ / WL 4MM rZ^^>r r | f jy BEa&Jk >W Fs^Bb^^— r~ jgg| -— flßMpHl^rl-*; </r /

By ELMO SCOTT WATSOU Drawing by Ray Walter*.

EAI that title and you will exclaim: 135 weeks In 1928? Impossible! Why. there are only 52 weeks in any year!" It isn’t impossible at all. In fact, there may be even more “weeks” than that during the new yeati For It was only recently that a nationallyknown trade magazine printed an article under the head of "EVERY YEAR NOW HAS 135 WEEKS. THANKS TO ADVERTISING MEN— Like Eliza Crossing the Ice. Ameri-

R ffi <rp*

ean Public Leap® Fn»m Bread and Milk Week to Prune Week, Across Linoleum Week and Into Prayer Week.” The article dealt with the Investigations made by Guy E. Marion, manager of the research department of the Loa Angeles Chamber of Commerce. in refold to the number of -seeks” that advertisers In our newspapers and magiulnes have succeeded in having set aside tor special observance to -capture the Interest of the public." In making up the list of these weeks, he was assisted by John Cotton Dana of the New Jersey Public library, the United States Chamber of Commerce, the bureau of business standards of the Shaw Publications, the Chicago l>ally News and the New York Times. When he had finished his labors he discovered that the 52 weeks In the year bad been stretched in 135 “weeks”! If you doubt that there may be other “weeks" added to the list that Mr. Marion has compiled, talk to the governor of any one of our 48 states and learn from him how often he is beseeched by some “day namer** or “week designator" tor him to indorse thia that or the other “day” or "week." It may be that bls approval tor “Eat More Pecans Week" or “Stop Begging Rides Week” or “Wash Tour Window* Week" is sought. Or, If the applicant thinks that he can have his cause sufficiently advertised without devoting a whole week to it, be asks merely for indorsement of an "Apricot Day** or “Play With the Chiidreo More Dey," or •Stepnjother’s Day." One fostern governor receives thousands of such lettfos during the course of the year. They say something like this: “Dear Governor: We are going to celebrate the anniversary of the founding of the Anti-Hog Thief association here next m«>nth and because Lt Is such an important occasion In the history of our state, we would appreciate It very much If you would write a letter giving your

Country’s Wild Game Close to Extinction

The remnant of wild game birds and animals in this country today. ac cording tv Dr. William Hornaday, mtt urallst and wild life conservator. represent* abont 2 per cent of the stock that existed here <W> years ago. All our wild game. ranging to stee from the tiny turkey and moose. Is rapidly diminishing Io numbers. They bare an noenuul chance with the vast army of hu- icrs equipped with the late® in

approval of the state-wide observance of Anti-Hog Thief Dap," etc. Or it may be put up to him in some such fashion as this: "Your Excellency: We believe that the people of this country and our state in particular should be made conscious of the value of brushing their overcoats and shining their shoes every morning before going to work, ana we would be very grateful to you if you would Indorse this movement in your characteristic style, thus helping us establish the precedent of an annual observance of Take Greater Pains With Your Personal Appearance Week." etc. Exaggerations* Perhaps, but these are no more ridiculous than some of the requests which governors and other persons in authority receive for approval of thia, that or the other movement This does not mean, of course, that all of the special observance* of “days" and “weeks" are in the same category and that many of them are not held in worthy causes. But the fact remains that our calendar is becoming much cluttered up with so many “days" and “weeks" that If the average American took time to -observe" all of them he would bare time for little else. Here la the list that Mr. Marion compiled which shows why there will be 135 weeks in 1928, and If some of the “day namers" and “week designators" have their way about It that number ihay be greatly augmented by the time New Year's day. 1929, rolls around. Listed chronologically, the “weeks” follow: January—National Thrift week. February—Boy Scouts' week: National Drama week; Truth week. March—None. April—American Forest week; Better American Speech week; Better Homes week; National Boys' week; Health Promotion week; Reindeer week; National Negro Health Week; National Gardea week. May—Clean Up week; Girls* week; International • Boys* week; National Music week. Jun*—Chamber of Commerce week. July—None. August—None. September—Constitution week. October—Girl Scout week: Management week; National Fire Prevention week; National Apple week; National Picture week; Pharmacy week. November—Better Speech week: Book week; American Education week; Canned Foods week; Children's Book week: Father and Son week; War on T. B. at Christmas Timo weak. December—None. Here are some others with no special designs- c tlon as to the month Id which they are to bs -observed": Achievement week; American Indian week;

guns, ammunition and well-trained dogs. Every year the wild life grows scarcer while the army ot hunters grows larger and their guns and am taanltiee more deadly and effective. At the present rate, it Is claimed, before the year 2W27 the United Status will be swept as dean of wild Hie and even song birds as is Italy. The few small game refuges and preserves are considered insufficient to save tte

species, some of which are already ex tlnct or nearly so. Some of the Amer lean game species that face early ex Unction are the woodcock. Jacksnlpe. gplden plover, antelope, t California gtkjzly bear, wild sheet* and mountain The early passing of the wUd turkey. \ grouse and beaver is also feared. \ During there hasbeen an average of W pmMT ’ raitln^ ad ' mission to Victoria i> aruiar y. gow.

THE SYRACUSE JOURNAL

American Legion week; Art week; Art-Poster week: Apple Growers’ “Have Another" week (New York state). B Baseball week: Better Home Lighting week; Better Mailing week; Bundles for Near East week-: Better Farm Equipment week; Bread and Milk week. C Community week; Cancer week: Christmas week; Coin week; Community Chest week: Conservation week; Corn week; Courtesy week: Cranberry week. D Dairy week: Dental Hygiene week; Disarmament week. K Efficiency week. F Find Yourself week: First Aid week; Forest Protection week; Forest Preservation week; Furniture week G Grandma week: Garage week: Good English week; Good Health week; Good roads week: Go »o High School week; Go to School by Parents week. H Home and Social week; Honesty week; Humane week. I ice week (Ontario): International Peach week. K. Know Tour City week L Law Enforcement week; Library week; Lighting week. Local Hospital week; Linoleum week. M '* Milk week; Mother and Daughter week. N National Bieyole week; National Highway week; National Laundry week: National Managers' Trade week: National Narcotic Education week; National Song week; Nature Study week; Naturalisation week: New England Cigar week. o Omaha Made Tire week; Orange week; Own Your Heme week. Parents' week: Patriotic week: Pay Your Bills week: Pennsylvania week; Physical Education week; Poetry week: Pride Ln Appearance week: Prune week. ■ Refrigerator week; Red Cross Roll Call week; Rotary week. • Safety week; Self-Denial week; School Exhibit week: Safe Investments week. ' T Talk Oakland week (Oakland, Calif.): Temperance week; Thanksgiving week; Tree Planting week. V Virginia week: Visual Education week. W Washington-Lincoln week: Walk and Be Healthy week; World Court week. T. M. C. A. week.

Ahead of Engagements Mary, who Is the baby sister of girls tn college, looks forward with delight to their week end visits home and devotes herself entirely to them at such times. Recently, her sister noticed that as Mary knelt to say her little prayer she hurried through It. then began again- and so on until she had repeated it almost breathlessly four times. Finally she rose and exclaimed; “Now I am prayed up for four nights and we can visit.”

Fine New Submarine for Australia n Uavy |< <! «n x 1 * Ll x\ " Wii-fc-X ' «A* ;V •' 1 .Ji . ..i&SSU A. ■■«..,./ ..X. . ... ..vy-5x....; ;? iw»m i^^i^*^Pjk xv^** ll **'* l '’ i> *«.'' ’ x * *Uk A ;h; H.k-i 111Oi^mRL- W IM <>• t i H'nJy e y, •J •'r?...-X. X—’'. Australia is acquiring quite an efficient navy >f Its own. one of the latest additions bping the submarine Utwuy t which was built tn England. It has ail the equipment of the best of the modern submersibles.

Gen. Hugh Scott Was Real Pacifier

Aged Soldier and Famous Indian Fighter Guest at Peace Celebration. Medicine Lodge. Kan. —Among the notables who gathered at jjedieine Lodge. Kan., recently to celebrate the signing of the Indian peace treaty there. t>o years before, was Maj. Gen. Hugh Lenox Scott, whose diplomacy and tact brought him favorable recognition as a genuine fighter and student of the Indian mind. This former chief of staff of the Cnited States army, now retired, was called Mole Te-Gu-Op. “The .Man Who Talks With His Hands.” by the red men. He came all the way from bis home in New Jersey to participate in the celebration. His best years he has dedicated to the service of his country and te enjoys today the reputation of being the best authority on Indian affairs. He uses wonlsesparingty and his taciturnity is said to be directly traceable to his proficiency in the universal Indian sign language. Recognizing his ability there. Chief Big Wolf called him Mole-Te-Gu-Op. Planned Indians’ Welfare. Despite his seventy-four years, he has animation and yet is dignified. He was the ideal representative at the celebration of the conquering invaders who secured the West for a united America. He dealt with Indians many years and always planned their ultimate welfare in relation to the cop stantly expanding population. General Scott began his career on graduation from West Point in IST6. That was in June, and tn the same month Custer rode> to his death at the battle of the Little Big Horn The general had been popular in school It Is told that he rescued a companion for neglect of duty by assuming blame himself. A great-grea’.-grandson of Benjamin Franklin. Scott was moved by a pioneering instinct and it was natural that the West should demand his attention. He secured a command as second lieutenant in the Seventh cavalry which had been spared Custer’s tragic fate, and engaged in the cam paign against the rebellious Sioux. It was not a kindly environment for a “rooky” such as the young officer Veterans of the Civil war. northerners and southerners, hardened ny the shock of battle, were in bis command. But he resolved to master his posl tion and his success is attested by history. As other tribes rose against the white father at Washington, Scott was given ample experiences. After the Sioux campaign, he went after the Nex I’erces with Chief Joseph at their bead. Almost all of them either were killed or captured. Returning to the p»»st, the soldiers were told that Sitting Bull, instigator of Indian opposition and unrest, was In the vicinity and ready to aid the surviving. Nez Perces. Volunteers for Battle. Gen. Nelson A. Miles, realizing this threat, sent eleven men under command of Lieut. Marion P. Maus. Maus was met by Scott near the Milk river Not knowing the size of the Nez Perce force. Maus asked for volun teers and Scott . with his six men joined him. After a sharp fight this small troop captured forty-two warriors. Maus then called Scott one of the most valuable soldiers in the service. Crow Indians broke away from their reservation in southeastern Montana In ISS3 and carried the horrors of Indian warfare into the sparse settlements They were marauding for live stock and If necessary they would shoot settlers. Scott, then a first lieu-

DETROIT PHILANTHROPIST HAS ODD WAY TO HELP BOYS

Extends Aid in Financing Them In Personalty Conducted Trip to Alaska. Detroit. Mich.—There are many socalled odd people tn the world who are intensely Interested In doing something that few other people strive to do. If they were not considered odd. with their various hobbles, the world would be at a standstill They go but and achieve; they go out and die; and all the while the world applauds if they win, and throws a wreath on the waters if they lose. One of these odd people with an idea of value to the human race is George E. Buchanan. a Detroit bachelor, who has no sons of his own, but who is so much interested tn the rising generation that already he has personally conducted Journeys to Alaska for 217 boys, and will take 50 or 60 on the next cruise to Alaska the last week in

tenant stationed at Fort Meade. N. D.. was directed to placate the Indians. He was in command of two junior officers. ninety men and fifty pack mules. His command pushed on to the t.iF tie Missouri river which was raging with April freshets. Two men volunteered to take a line across the river so that a makeshift ferry could be rigged. They dived in. but came out quickly, explaining that the water was too cold to be endured. Scott stripped off bis uniform abd tied a rope around his waist. Then he plunged in and struggled with the icy current more than five hundred feet Gaining the opposite shore, he secured the rope to a tree and his men crossed safely on an old wagon bed which they used as a float. Coming across the Indians. Scott showed uo hostility. He talked to them in the sign language and assured them of his friendship. They submitted and returned to their reservation. After this uprising of the Crows, there was comparative peace among the Indians until the Cheyennes under Big Wolf dared up iu 183 U with their ghost dance activities. By this time Scott had gained a reputation as a pacifier, and the government assigned him to the Cheyennes. He succeeded again, and clever Big Wolf termed him Mote-Te-Gu-Op. “The Man Who Talks With His Hands.” Was Acting Governor ot Cuba. Then came the Spanish-American war. Scott was sent to Cuba as a captain and soon was made an adju taut general. After the Spaniards sur rendered he acted as governor of the island while Gen. Leonard Wood was absent. Wood said to him: “He has always been successful in the work assigned to him and has always gained and retained the entire confidence and respect of the officers under whom be served.” After a five-year stay In Cuba, Scott went to the Philippines as governor of Sulu province and commander of the military post at Jolo. His efforts to halt the slave traffic aroused the en mity of the Moros who were armed with modern implements of warfare. In a battle he was shot through both hands and had to be lifted to his saddle to direct operations. Ultimately the authority of the United States was established and slavery was abolished. Again Wood lauded him: “Scott had to deal with the most warlike and most turbulent section of the M<>ro people. He accomplished a great work and bis work in the abolition of slavery and suppression of the slave trade has effectually terminated these curses of the Moro people.” Pacifies Hop! Redskins. In 1911 the Hop! Indians of Arizona notified authorities that thpy would no longer permit their children to attend a government school. The Indians preferred to keep their offspring at home and rear them according to tribal practices. President Taft was asked by the Department of the Interior to assign Scott as mediator. Arriving at the reservation. Scott was met by a hostile group. Unafraid and unarmed, he advanced boldly The Hopis perceived that his mission was peaceful, and approached him. throwing aside their arms. There was rhe following conversation in the sign language. “Wagons will take your children away tomorow,” Scott signaled. "Have them ready. What have you to sayF’ “If you order the children to go. we have nothing to say. The children will be ready." Settles NavajoT Troubles. Nobody had ever placated the Navajos. So when they rebelled against

June. 1928. He is not a tourist agent Buchanan went to Detroit from Canada, a poor boy, and he is now very prosperous. Detroit has helped to make a lot of rich men and Buchanan is one of them. When he was a boy in Canada he saved his pennies so that he could go to Europe. Lack-' ing the full amount, a kindly Scotch shipmaster advanced the remaining funds needed. Buchanan bad a fine trip, to Europe, and he then declared that if he ever became prosperous he would encourage boys to earn and save money for things worth while, including a trip to Alaska. Remem bering the Scotch shipmaster’s friend ly advance. Buchanan laid out a trip to Alaska and formulated the follow ing plan to give the boys a very useful business training and an Alaskan trip which they would enjoy: The boy must earn one-third of the cost of the trip ($125) in his home

federal agents in 1913 It was believed that Scott would have little success ‘n arbitration. But he had methods of his owu. He left his soldiers In Albuquerque. N. M.. and rode, unarmed, 150 miles in a buckboard wagon. The chiefs were surprised to see him without weapons, and they discarded theirs. Quietly, he convinced the Indians that they were in error, and peace was arranged. The Piute reservation in southern Utah teemed with dissatisfaction in 1914. and an outbreak was feared. Again Scdtt was called, and be brought peace, out of the unrest. Shortly after the World war broke he was made chief of staff. Not long afterward lie retired because of advancing years. As an astute Indian diplomat he is today without a living peer. His success was due to his fairmindedness. He was conscious that the Indians) had reason for opposition, and since be first entered the service he strove to arrive at a just solution of the problem. He realized that the Indians believed they were justified in attempting to block the encroachments of the white invaders. Understood Indians’ Ways. “1 have come to understand how their minds work and to comprehend their character.” he once said. “Perhaps it is because I know them that I can <o business with them. Nor could I describe Indian character offhand. 1 would want to sit down und think about it. I’ll say. however, that the Indian always believed he was fighting for his liberty and to protect his property. White men. when the matter is put that way. will sympathise. 1 thipk. with the red men. Liberty and property are just as sacred to the Indian as to anyone else. “The old warpath Indian was worthy of respect. He was accused of being treacherous. 1 never knew of but one Indian scout who deceived the white soldiers pe was leading. Another thing: Give any Indian a task to perform. and he will stick to it until it is .done —he won t lean on his shovel, look at the sun every five minutes, or kill time tn other usual ways.” French Envoy’s Wife Returns From Shopping Washington.—lt takes a very large wardrobe to keep an official Washington hostess a subject for sartorial comment. Mme. Paul Claudel, wife of the French ambassador, has just returned from a trip to. the Rue de la Paix to provide herself with clothes for the winter season in the capital. She is habitually dressed by one of the oldest and most conservative dressmakers of Pans. Her last order from this house was a very large one, including half a dozen evening gowns, three ensembles, afternoon dresses and evenipg coat. Among the new evening dresses of Madame Claudel, which will soon be commented on at brilliant social functions, Is h Worth model of cyclamen chiffon trimmed with tl a me- colo rad sequins and a large rad velvet rose. Another pew Paris gown is « black velvet with a draped decollet v There is also a dark blue lace dinner gown which goes over a pale pink foundation. 1 Madamb Claudel Is slender and has a delicate white skin. Her favorite colors are white, black and pastel shades for evening. Joy for “K. P.’s” Washington.—Thousands of Americans who have painful recollections of kitchen police duty tn the army will be Interested to know that the War department is meditating installation of electric dishwashers and “spud” peelers. It’s His Boston.—William C. Woolfson. Boston university senior, says he has traveled 18.1 MM) miles for nothing during his college career. He claims the hitch-hike championship.

town, whether Detroit or any other city In the United States or Canada; the second third was to be contributed by his parents; and the remaining third was to be advanced by Buchanan to the boy. to be returned without interest when the lad was able to do so. Whenever a boy returned his onethird, this sum was to be reinvested to take another boy to Alaska. “Any good healthy boy who will do his part may go." Mr. Buchanan declares. No security Is token for the $125 adyaneed except hon.it A doetor is taken along to safeguard the health of the party. Buchanan is willing to tjell, boys how they may earn their money provided they write to him tn Detroit for details. Tiie boys see the scenic wonders of Banff. Lake Louise and tne Canadian KockiesJ the b(g trees of Vancouver, and the beauties of the inland passage, from Vancouver to Skagway. Alaska, by “Princess” steamers. By rail they go to White Horse. Uarcross and Atlin. pan for gold and gee the glacier* and a thousand and one additional attractions on the way to aud from Alaska.