ff ^npppgp ^pp^jif® ^Vt'* '-, %l 5 INTERNATIONAL FALLS P*$5S^ /i. HIGH AND GRADE SCHOOLS Then again, a yellow bead may signify that she has learned twentyfive lines from some standard poem. The girls are all anxious to IF I KNEW earn the honor beads with which to decorate the ceremonial costume COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES which is that of the Indian maiden. A suitable Indian name is chosen by each girl, for instance Minnetoska, meaning "Happy Laughter" If I knew the box where the smlies were kept, Upon becoming a "fire maker," the girl is allowed to add to the $ 1N0 matter how large the kev (Continued from Page I.) "wood gatherers" emblem the orange and red, representing the Or strong the bolt, I would ti sl a, nr flame and may also wear the "fire makers" bracelet. The "fire 'Twould open, I know, for mi makers" desire is as follows: "TOLLS OF THE PANAMA CANAL." Then, over the land and the sea, "As fuel is brought to the fire, so I purpose to bring my strength, I By Wayne Burdick I'd scatter the smiles to play, my ambition, my hearts desire, my joy, and my sorrow to the fire So that the careworn people might hold them fast During the past nine months there has been considerable discus*#fjsion of humankind. For I will tend as my fathers have tended and my For many and many a day. on the Panama canal tolls question, but it is soon to come to a fathers fathers since time began, the fire that is called the love of fpoint where the United States will give or take. This question has man for man the love of man for God." If I knew a box that was large enough //been before the people many times and the stand that President The third rank is that of the "torch bearer" and is attained only To hold all the frowns I met, Wilson takes is remarkable. He is going directly against the platform by the girls who have been "fire makers" for at least three months, I would like to gather them every one, of the democratic party, although he has told many that party unless all the time has been given up to the preparation as in camp. From nursery, school and street platform is binding, he says that on the other hand there is something The candidate must be known to the guardian as trustworthy, happy, Then, folding and holding, I'd pack them in, more binding and that is the honor and good faith of the United unselfish, a good leader, a good team warker, and liked by the girls. And, turning the monster key, States, which he intends to preserve. She must have had some experience in leading and must have fifteen I'd hire a giant to drop the box At the time the Hay-Pauncefote treaty was made, there, were two honors in addition to those presented for rank of "fire maker." To the depths of the deep, deep sea. states that realized the fact that there was a slight defect in the The "torch bearers" desire is: —Unknown. reading of the treaty and they brought this up before congress. "The light which has been given to me I desire to pass, undimmed Congress said that there would be no course for trouble regarding to others." •_ the treaty and simply ignored the point that these men brought up. Upon becoming a "torch bearer" she is entitled to add to her emblem a President Wilson had a very hard time in trying to show congress the touch of white which represents the smoke from the flame. EFFICIENCY COMMISSION ^the mistake that they would make if they did not do as he advised, affect--, some cases make decisions She is now ready to be the first assistant to the guardian. The court namely repeal the bill, but he finally succeeded in getting it through ing personal rights as a meetings must be held regularly, preferably once a week, while the The efficiency commission's preliminary the house of representatives with a majority of 86. This happened orditi* makes decisions, or adopt council fire or ceremonial meeting, is usually held once a month. The report, just off the press, after a most dramatic debate in years in which the president showed ances as a legislative body adopt$ ceremonial names and symbols which have been chosen by the girls presents to the people a plan for power of leadership by getting so many democratic votes, when ordinances. The executive de? are used at these meetings as are also the ceremonial costumes. At reorganizing the state government.. they were so opposed to his measure. the or« these meetings the girls give the results of their effort along all lines partments will carry out Champ Clark has sided in with Wilson on many questions but on Its final report, including during the past month and are awarded honors by the guardian. Not les| ders and ordinances. this question he disagreed and worked hard in opposition. a draft of appropriate measures, Such is the organization which has become so well known through boardt important, these advisory There are of course two sides to every question in congress, some it is expected will be given out the United States, that it is the desire of most girls and women will keep the departments consideration at the next session look at only one side of the question and others look at another side to become a member of it and by so doing reap the benefits attained thei$ touch with public opinion in of the legislature. and some at both sides. through it. advisory capacity. Champ Clark in his address to the house said that "the repeal of Three features are included in Biography th§ With such an organization the Panama canal tolls law meant the abandonment of the Monroe the report—unification of administration, Hazel Smith was born twenty miles down the river, at place now budget system follows as a mat* Doctrine and that he would rather see the Panama canal blown up the civil service system, known as laurel, in 1895. At the age of seven she first attended will and the budget system. All three ter of course. Each officer than controlled by other countries, yet the nation most earnestly are essential to one another. Reorganization school at the home of a bachelor, which had been remodeled into desired peace with all nations and would buy peace from none." make his estimates, each department of the executive service a school house. In this building she spent her first two years of Of course other men think differently on this question. Senator will collect its statement will bring about a much better school. Then in her third year, as the owner wanted the house for Lodge who thinks just the opposite from Champ Clark says that we of needs, and all these, after dU* budget system than would himself, the school was held in a neighboring house, A small school should break the friendship which we have established with other bf cussion by the cabinet, will otherwise be possible. The budget house, which was thought to be very good for that part of the *V nations under the conditions which we exist at the present time. presented to the legislature as system will enforce economy country, was then completed and in this she finished the grades and Senator Cummins of Iowa has said that if he were asked whether on the reorganized departments— sub* state budget. This means a took up the first year of High school work. The last three years she or not the coastwise should pay toll, he would say "yes," and he also the merit system will permit no stitution of method for what i& she has spent in the International Falls High school. looks at in another light and says that it would have been better for possible misuse of the centralized |t little better than madness. power. the United States not to have entered upon the mighty enetrprise for means careful consideration of Reorganization of the government it binds them to an obligation that a nation with least sense of selfrespect, the expenditures as a whole. I| CHARACTER SKETCH OF JEAN VALJEAN comes first. Instead of sixty cannot and will not observe. means study of relative needs in* or seventy independent governments, The Hay-Pauncefote treaty is one of the shortest of record and By Minnie Mathison stead of guesswork. The legi&n the commission proposes in this treaty it specifically states that the canal shall beopen and free lature will no longer be assailed one state administration, divided to vessels of commerce and of war of all nations of entire equality, France is justly proud of her great novelist, Victor Hugo. His by the clamor of individual oi^ into six great departments. Associated and if we are a foremost advocate of peace, why not keep it so. best known novel, Les Miserables, a book of compelling interest, ficers. It will be in a position tQ with the governor in general We cannot affo^d-to disturb peace and the question is not what we which has been translated into twentyrOiie languages, contains one consider the state's expenditure!, administration will be the can do, but what we aught to do. of the strongest as well as one of the most unique characters in all as a unit made up of related partfc attorney general, as legal adviser Biography Haphazard extravagence will giv$ literature. It hardly is necessary to state that his name is Jean for all departments, the auditor place to systematic, consideration Wayne Burdick was born on a farm near Mantorville, Minn., Valjean for the people of all ages as accounting and auditing officer of appropriations. July i8th, 1896, where he resided for six years, until the family know him. for all departments, and the secretary Therf As to the merit system. of state as general recording moved to town. After having gone for nearly a year to a small He poses characteristic which scopt may be discussion as to its officer. These are ministerial country school, he began school in the first grade at Mantorville, make him seem very real and yet but there seems to be unanimom duties. The executive duties and continued through the fifth grade. Then the family moved at times he appears to us as in a agreement as to its necessity in are thrown into the six departments, to this city seven years ago this spring, and he started school in the fog of mystery. the main. Men who are doii\£ each under a director. sixth grade, with Miss Thompson, now Mrs. Ogaard, as a teacher, Jean Valjean, a peasant, for good work should have permanent Finance, of which the treasurer and has been attending this school ever since. He expects to take stealing a loaf of bread when he positions as long as they continvtf will be ex-officio director. is starving, is sentenced to along up a course in the university next fall, which will probably be a four to make good. The commission Public Domain. year course in some kind of engineering. ter mof imprisonment in the galleys, believes this should be carried UJV Public Welfare. to the heads of bureaus, and th&t where life is one long hideous Education. only the directors of the great de* nightmare of unceasing toil Labor and Commerce. "THE CAMP FIRE GIRLS." partments, the unpaid boards and Agriculture. and hardship. After his release, By Hazel Smith. the officers elected by the peoplf In education a board of directors the stigma of convict still clings should be wholly exempt frotn is provided for the state school to him. He is hated and shunned, "The Camp Fire Girls" is a national organization the purpose of the scrutiny of the civil servicf system on one hand and for the which is to show that the common things of daily life are the chief and, bitter and despairing he is commission. university on the other. These about to give himself up to a life means of beauty, romance and happiness and to aid in the forming The aim is to combine permai\r two boards will meet as an educational of crime when the unselfish kindliness of habits to promote health and vigor. ent expert service with popular council to discuss common of the old bishop whose hand* control. The work will be The name "Camp Fire" has been adopted because the organization problems and the educational hospitality he has abused by led by an expert bureau chief, emphasizes the necessity and good of outdoor life for girls. budget. And when they have stealing precious condlesticks The directors will supervise, CQ« agreed on all the activities to be Then too, the fire of hearth, is the center of the home. PROF. E. E. McINTIRE In ordinate, prevent the state ser* in a moment of unreasoning carried out under it. that way The aim of the organization is to teach girls and women to serve Superintendent of Schools, vice from becoming bureaucratic while preserving the identity of bitterness, touches Valjean's the community, the larger home, and to better serve the individual International Falls, Minn. keep in touch with the people the university as the constitution heart, sore and bruised as it is. one. It tries to give them the opportunity to "keep step" and to They will be the agents of th$ requires, the whole state system The bishop lies to shield him. learn them to work through doing it. people to control their public se?* of education will be unified from He affirms that he has given the silver to the chief. This makes the At the head of each group, which cannot number more than wh%| vants, to tell these servants the kindergarten to the postgraduate turning point in Jean Valjean's life. From this time on he is a noble twenty, is the guardian, who must be a woman of over twenty, the people want. courses.For each of the gentleman. Not so does he seem to Javert of the guards, who hates having some experience with girls, besides having other qualifications This very briefly is the sub* other departments there will be a him and makes his life that of the bated animal. He succeeds in of character and ability. She is approved by the national stance of the commission's report* single director. sentencing him again to the galleys. Valjean escapes under an There are more than two thotll* organization. All the things that are now and details to be worked out. assumed name and begins the hard struggle upward. Time and done by the state are to be done The membership is for girls of twelve years or over. A girl may the principles are satisfactory under these departments and by again we think that he has succeeded when Jevert appears. Father join by signifying to the guardian of any local organization, her there will be no great dispute appropriate units. The health Madalin, the mayor, is found to be Jean Valjean, an escaped convict. wish to become a member, which is near enough for her to be able over the details. The commit* department, the labor department, Friends turn against him, the hunt begins anew and the toil of years to attend to meetings. sion is prepared to distribute itf the forestry department, the highway is undone. When a girl first joins she becomes a "wood gatherer" and is report as widely as possible an4 department, the insurance While under the disguise of Father Madalin, he was loved and respected given a silver ring on which is a bundle of seven fagots representing as long as the supply holds out** department, the banking department, by all because of his kindness and generosity to the poor. the seven points of the law. This ring represents the spirit of the and all the rest will stand you remember the commission He was not at all sociable and only mingled with the people on those organization, co-operation and Comradeship with other girls. has no funds except what hftf This is not a plan to cut off occasions when his help was needed either in business or church heads, but to head things up. Under In order to join she must ha the knowledge of both the objects been raised by voluntary subscri|L* Vie affairs. and this plan co-operation would tion—copies will be gladly fuflta requirements of the organizations. She must promise to live Ir We all must admire Jean Valjean at this period. He studied a take the place of confusion—unity ished to any one who may writf up to the rules of the camp fire which are to seek beauty, give service would appear in the place of for them. great deal and worked continually to live down the sin that he had pursue knowledge, be trustworthy, hold on to health, glorify work, diversity. Only executive boards committed. He was ever hopeful, forgiving and persistent. and be happy. are abolished. They stand in the A man who has made a happy In his love for Cosette, who mhe rescued from a life of misery, To become a "firemaker," which is the next rank, the girl must have way of unity. They were diversed home for his wife and children! He was ever sincere. He sorely regretted the injustice done Fantine fulfilled certain requirements in practical cooking and sewing. She on the purpose to decentralize matter what he has done in thf and sought to remedy the wrong by his love and protection of Cosette. mu|t have for at least one mbnth^ kept a classified account of all the administration.. Executive way of achieving wealth and hQH« To her he Was father, mother, sister and brother, and in all her the:money received and spent, have slept with opeti windows or out authority under this plan is to or, if he has done that he i« jjie was father, mother, sister and brother, and in all her childhood of doors, have taken a certain amount of out door exercise and to be brought together and made a grand success. If he had ^i}dhpod and youth seirved as a true and patient companion. Jean front: cheWing gum, candy, stipdaes^ sodas and?xoifo- unit, Noji-expcutive boards remain., haw reLfrainecl done that, and if it is his ow^ |[^j^^jjl^dan^w4s a sincere believer in the fulfillment of They have, such duties as fault, though he be the highest if} meCc.ially .Sfveraees IstiftebJx* dries duty. These c^ra^teris^ic^ were clearly shown and credited him those of the: railroad, and warer requirements she must nave gained some knowledge on certain subject the. jand, be, is a, most pitUblf in house commission to regulate the trial, in which he gayehiihself up for the supposed criminal. failure! We wonder how mftt and must have b&fi aw|^ed'£& lekst ojif hoifok rates, anjd seryi^er^s.ucli duties as meji ,in a ^urstujt p{ go\t At this tim^ twoquestions were continuallybeingdebated within honor is represented bya colored bead, awarded after one of those ,of the •mfflftypj, wagecom^ Syhicii characterizes th^ age, f(f~ ktf/ Firfci, he^^ hie had served as mayor herfassigned duties has beiri1 ^(ftl^^isliek^ filrown bead means an "ufe, t&tihere is io fortune yti letfeffliifHo^he had0Sdiien&K^|to improve .the ttnditigi}s.ofrth Perhajs the -girl h»s learsG^tiftrfflMIWMsMa dMws.M.those fi h^*no One. Wfia coufotake 4ii hatftts of twenty birds found about her home. She may have gained xmsmory of a nappy home.—Rc |ylw«ifyift^bti4a^bke% opit police measures—^they will in Say Enterprise. & *»7Tk- •Mi ilhwEfr 'feW in' 1 if** ft