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VOL. III.
ROSEBUKG, DOUGLAS COCNTY, OREGON. WKDNKSDAV, JAXIMHV 17, llMA
No. 05
PULLTO GETHERSPIR1T WASTHERE
'HIGH JINKS" A SUCCESS
"A Veritable River of Booster
ism and Good Cheer.
GREATER ROSEBURG THE SLOGAN
Many Prominent Citizens Eulogize
the Excellent Work Done Ity The
.Loral Commercial Club
Since Its Extablislunent.
,r The spirit of "boosterlsra" had a
wedge driven under It last evening
that all the sinew and brawn in un
elght-mule team will be unable to
dislodge during the year 1912. In
fact, bo tight were the seams of any
alleged discord sealed that has, or Is,
existing among the "live wires of
this thriving and prosperous munici
pality that any and all friction litis
been moulded into a revolving ped
estal working as smoothly and se
renely, and with as mjuch dexterity,
as the new elevator in the Perkine
block.
The occasion in question, advertis
ed as a "High Jinks" by the wide
awake committee In charge of the
Htupendous affair and to take place
at the Commercial Club rooms last
evening, was by no means a misnom
er. Chairman Dexter Rice, "perch
ed" In mid-air, surrounded by an
audience of merry-makers bent on
getting all of the good things out
of life In the quickest possible time,
with a huge gavel, peacefully resting
at his right side, of sufficient capac
ity to-"spat" the knocker with , ter
rific forco and cast him into innocu
ous desuetude, acted as "mester of i
ceremonies". Though small' In '
, stature, the little attorney was not ;
found wanting, hU store of happy I
thoughts for the evening were well ;
directed and his vocabulury held its
quota of trite sayings.
Though the nature of the gather
ing was one devoted to closer union
among the people of Roseburg, com
bined with an abundant supply of
free-and-easy, hand-to-hand mingling
among the great throng present,
with no knotty problems to detract
from the real Issue of the affair,
every now and then when a mem
ber responded to the toastmaster, i
a nail was "driven home" by the
speaker that will, without question,
bring much good to Roseburg, Doug
las county and the excellent Commer
cial Club that so fittingly represents
this, the Italy of all Oregon.
Not once during the entire even
ing's festivities did the chairman And
It necessary to bring his gavel Into
play to quell any "disturbance" and
the advertised supply of "fresh"
eggs to be used on any and all per
sons who had a bone In their
"craw" or an alleged grievance, fad
ed away as rapidly as a handful of
snow in the bright rays of sunshine
coming from every person present at
the high Jinks.
No other occasion held In this city
could do more to cement the people
together for a greater and grander
community of real live citizens and
from this date henceforth The News
looks forward to a grander and more
pronounced success, especially from
the standpoint of our Commercial
Club, than has ever heretofore been
the city's lot.
The "decorations" for the evening,
supplied under the direction of the
committee, consisted of numerous
pencil cartoons of Roseburg's "fam
ous men" and Inj many instances
were decidedly "catchy". All were
carlctured representing their parti
cular "hobby" and the local cartoon
ists, Andy Matthews and Bertram
Bates, were the butt of much favor
able comment for thefr "works of
art." The high school orchestra,
under the direction of Prof. Ott, sup
plied music for the "blow out", and
It Is putting It mildly when one says
the boys are a set of well trained
A STRONG ROOM
In a linnk Is wliere the specie and se
curities arc kept. Ours Is proof
ngnlnst lire or burgbirH, and your
Till u aides will be safe If entrusted to
us. We arc known as a conservative
YourVjuJJts
and ri'llalilf Institution, and we enjoy
the ronfldenre and the account of
the beat anil most prominent rlttxons.
We are llrltlnn new accounts from
responsible persons.
4X Interest on Time Deposits
First Trust and Savings
Bank
and excellent musicians. Their
program was a feature of the even
ing and they are deserving of, much
praise for their efforts.
Hon. J, H. Booth and Hon. A. C.
Martsers, Roseburg's leading bank
ers, were the first gentlemen "call
ed on the carpet" to pay their res
pects to Roseburg, Douglas county
and the Commercial Club. Their re
marks were to the uoint and ouened
I the speech-making of the evening in
a becoming manner. Chairman Rice
announced that the published topic
for each speaker had been eliminated
and that the person taking the floor
would be allowed to direct and es
tablish bis own subject. With the
possible exception of Dr. George E.
Houck, who defined "Germicelli" In
a classy way, applying the subject
assigned to the great growth of
Roseburg and showing the good fea
tures of the particular "germ'! in
question, coupled with "Micelli". Dr.
A. C. Seely was there with his usual
happy and beaming features and "put
one over" Chairman Rice in a becom
ing way all for the good of the or
der which caused a further out
burst of laughter. J. W. Perkins,
author of the "skyscraper," did
justice to the occasion and fittingly
referred to "My Building". Mr. Per
kins was the target for many com
plimentary remarks during the
evening for his faith In the future
of Roseburg by erecting such a mag
nificent building. Attorney O. P.
Coshow told of the effect of earnest
prayer and the "living results" i
thereof and that "great noises"
were oftentimes quite beneficial to !
the participants and that a "howl" j
coming from the members of the
club was significant that there was
"something doing" among the mem
bers for the good cause. Attorney
.1-. A, Buchanan, having "swallowed"
Statement One before coming to
the High Jinks , directed his re
marks Into other channels in a plain
and conclusive way. Mayor Micelli
said "peace" had been restored and !
that there was nothing for him to do ;
but to "lie down" and that his car-!
toon on the wall fittingly represent- !
ed his "stand" In the community as j
the head of the city's government.
"Deacon' Smith, appeared in "full
uniform" showing, or rather, prov
ing the fertility of Douglas county
climate and that alfalfa Is one of
the "things" that can be success
fully cultivated aside from money in
this particular neck of the woods.
Mr. Smith Is one of Roseburg's best
and most substantial boosters and j
his talk was along these lines Rose- !
burg, first, last and all the time.
Frank E. Alley, was there with that ,
spirit of good fellowship, ever para- 1
mount with the speaker, and just as j
willing as ever to "pull off his coat" j
for old Roseburg. her people and j
the county at large. Carl D. Shoe-;
maker, the new editor of The News,
and Editor Wlmberly, threw a "line j
of oratory at the audience that left
no thought that Roseburg's two i
papers were other than vital spokes
in the wheel of evolution and pros
perity so conspicuous In this city.
Mjessrs Himes and Oliver, 'real
state agents, told how the "knock
er", knocks at the gate of the Eden
bower Orchard Tracts, but to this
date has failed to gain entrance. B.
W. Strong did not tell "why tables
should wear dresses to cover their
bare legs," but he did have many
kind remarks for Roseburg and Its
people. Almost last on the program
was Clark Bargar, who recently
came near "driving a band of pretty
"fairies" to distraction at the Palace
theatre some weeks ago. Clark said
he was not much for talk but h 1 on
advertising, and the audience took
him at his word, no doubt having the
same opinion regarding the future
up-keep of the local commercial club
for the benefit of Roseburg. With
Mr. Bargar the slogan, "It pays to
advertise," was the keynote to suc
cess. At this juncture of the pro
ceedings the chairman called on and
paid a tribute to ex-Judge George W.
Riddle, for sixty years a resident of
Douglas county. Mr. ' Riddle wv
equal to the occasion and the de
mand made upon him and renlled In
are aaftii
i i ri
& 9
a most interesting manner. He clos
ed his remarks by saying that sixty
years a resident of Douglas county
had made a foundation for fifty more
for him and that he hoped to be able
to carry out his plans.
At this time the gathering resolv
ed itself Into one of a social nature
and with that famous "Salzman
punch," known to liave sufficient
"Inner qualities" to put your "funny
bump" into perfect working order,
with the aroma from a hundred' or
more fine Havanas floating through
in id-air, cues, guided by alert
"marksmanship" speeding the balls
ou velvet of the billiard table, here
and there a table of jolly card-players,
visitors and members alike
lounging about and conversing on
topics for the good of Roseburg
with an occasional visit to the
punch bowl,-at a late hour closed
the most successful gathering in
the history of the Commercial Club.
liUilh'M To Bo Entertained
Next Friday evening a bevy of
live wires from LaGrande will be in
Roseburg aud a reception and enter
tainment has been provided for them,
as well as for the wives and sweet
hearts of club members. This social
function will be a peer of all former
events, the committee In charge of
the "High Jinks' reeling as though
they should get back into the good
graces of Roseburg's fair sex, for not
'bidding ' them In at last evening s
festivities and will spare no effort
in making the occasion equal to the
ane last evening for the ladies.
J. E. McBrlde, a Southern Pacific
engineer, accompanied by his wife.
leave for Pennsylvania in a few days
where they will spend several weeks
visiting at the home of the former's
parents.
OFF FOR SOUTH
La Grande Boosters Pass
Through Roseburg. "
TRAVEL IX PRIVATE COACH
Party Includes a Number of Eastern
Oregon's Foremost Boosters
ItcturiiH Hero On Friday
Afternoon.
Traveling in a private i'uliman
coach, forty of LaGrande's promin
ent business and professional men.
passed through Roseburg this morn
ing on Southbound passenger train
No. IB enroute to Medford where
they will spend a day in attendance
at the annual meeting of the Ore
gon Retail Merchants' Association.
Talking ot me trip during me
brief delay at the depot this morn
ing, Bruce Dennis, editor of the La
Grande Observer, and one of East
ern Oregon's foremost boosters said:
"Our trip has been a decided suc
cess thus far and has surpassed the
Expectations of the most pessimistic.
In fact,, we have been busy from
morning until night, and at every
town visited, the entertainment fea
tures have proven more than satis
factory. During our sojourn in Port
land we were given an opportunity
to view the city by day, while In
he evening we were entertained at
he commercitil club and given a
chance to get acquainted with those
with whom we transact business. At
tiugene we also enjoyed a delightful
time, and we have in all other towns
tnd cities visited.
"Western Oregon is certainly a
wonderful country," said Mr. Dennis.
"and I predict that some day it will
be recognized as the leading fruit
section of the United States. You
have the climate, soil and other nat
ural advantages attendant to the suc
cessful growing of commercial fruits,
and consequently, you will succeed.
We will spend a day at Medford,
returning to Roseburg on Firday af
ternoon.' Tho LaGrande boys are a live
hunch, and to say the least, they are
singing the advantages of their home
communities in a spirit attendant to
the boosters of that section of the
state.
The personnel of the party fol
lows: S. L. Brooks, stock raiser; W.
J. Church, state representative and
mayor of LaGrande; George L.
Cleaver, president Thronson Fruit
Company; Charles - E. Cochran, at
torney; George T. Cochran, state
water commissioner; George H. Cur
rey. real estate dealer; John Collier,
president People's Store; Bruce Den
nis, editor and owner LaGrande Eve
ning Observer; Fred Dutll, porprle
tor City Bakery; J. E. Foley, proprl
ator Foley hotel; Fred D. Gaskell,
stock raiser and farmer; Fred J.
Holmes, proHidt-nt LaGrande Nation
il Bank; Ed Kiddle, present La
Grande Milling Company: F. L. Mey
ar. cafhU'r LaGrande National
Bank; William Miller, vice-president
United States National Bank;. Dr. N.
Mnlftor, Wulter M. Pierce, proprietor
Hot lake Sanatorium; E, Polek, pro-
l nrJetor City Grocery & Bakery; Ju
lius KOPBPn, prupntuur Miuiimur
hrwerv; P. S. Robinson, president
Ia(lramle Commercial Club and rep
resentative of Wenaha Lumber Com
pany: James A. Knwll, president
Grand Ronde Meat Comiwnn B. M
Sherwood, proprietor ltd Theatre,
and MarC Wood, ptfpsbVnt Golden
Rule Company.
CALL FOR CITY WARRANTS.
Notice is hereby given all persons
holding General Fund ' Warrants
axalnst the City of Roseburg, Ore
gon, endorsed "Not paid for want of
funds" prior to and Including July
11th, 1911, to present the tame to
th City treasurer for payment
Interest thereon will cease after the
date of this notice.
Dated this 17th day of January,
1912.
D. 8. HOITHKR.
JZ3
City Treasurer.
IS
N ROSEBURG
Noted Sporting Writer Lauds
Southern Oregon.
WILLIAM PETRAIN, OF PORTLAND
Says Itosehur-g Is a Beautiful City
Ijnuihi Climate timl Brands
Citizens As a Big
Hearted Class.
William J. Petrain, one of the
best known sporting wrltors In the
West, and at present connected with
the sporting department of the Port
land Oregonlan, spent the day In
Roseburg, as representative of his
paper in the trap-Bhootlng contests
for the Americun Sportsmen's asso
ciation- trophy.
Mr. Petrain Is a close student of
sporting affairs, and anticipates
wonderful developments lu coast
base ball circles during the present
year. He figures that the granting
of a higher classification to the con$t
league only gives the magnates a
chance to pay higher Balurles, and
that the re-adjustment Is a hobby of
Cal Wlny's. He also predicts that
the election of Fielder Jones will
place the Northwest league on a
higher standard, and make the letigue
n winner.
Mr. Petrain hna been connected
with the Morning Oregonlan for
about seven years, and during that
period, his articles have been read
extensively by sporting enthusiasts
of the Northwest. He Is a conserva
tive, yet forceful writer, and his pre
dictions are considered authentic In
the sporting world.
Mr. Petrain says he Is much pleas
ed with Southern Oregon and the
general hospltuiity so evident In this
section. "I have enjoyed the trip
immensely," said Mr. Petrain, "aud
hope that I will be able to return
here at some future date. You have
a delightful cllmute, a big-hearted
people and ,a progressive appearing
city." .
No little excitement occurred in
the vicinity of Cllngenpeel's jewelry
store last evening, when some excit
able person darted Into the street
and yelled "fire". The commotion
was the result of a small blaze which
ruined a curtain hung in the door
way between the main store room
and the repair shop in the rear. The
curtain was ignited from a match
carelessly thrown on the floor by Mr.
Cllngcnpeel, and for a time threat
ened to result disastrously. Realiz
ing his position. Mr. Clingenpeel
wrestled with the burning curtuln
and after a few seconds of diligent
effort succeeded in extinguishing the
rlaines. The dumnge resulting Is
nominal.
judge Calkins Denies Motion
of Defense.
DRAKE MUST STAND TRIAL
In AccuMcd of the Crime of Crlmliuil
1,111 In Connection Willi
Writing An Alleged Slan
derous Article,
According to information receiv
ed In Roesburg thla morning, Jesse
O. Drake, who was arrested lu Rose
burg about six months ago accMd
of the crime of criminal libel, will
necessarily have to stand trial during
the February term of the circuit
court for Douglas county.
The article which resulted In
Drake's urrest appeared In the Port
land Oregonlan early last full, and
In brief, was a stinging rebuke ot the
Judicial tactics practiced by Judg--J.
W. Hamilton, District Attorney
George M. Brown, Justice of the
Peace Reuben Marsters, Sheriff
Qulne and other county and state
officials. Among other things Drake
Ik alleged to have accused Judge
Hamilton of assisting In preparlLg
the instructions to the Jury in the
celebrated case of the State vs. Hoy
McClallen, charged with the murder
of Ben Mahan. Drake also referred
to a "ring", apparently In an attempt
to weave suspicion about the entire
staff of officials who prHefded during
the trial. The article also mention
ed Justice of the Peace Marsters,
ho. It was claimed, arose from hie
bed during the night, held a special
term of court and admitted the pris
oner to bail. This was done, so
Drake claimed after the coroner's
Jury had returned a verdict charging
McClallen with murder. In further
reference, Drake accused Judge Coke,
of MarshnVld. of standing In with the
defendant, when he allowed Attorney
Cardwell, of counsel for the defense,
to retire In his company prior to
giving the instructions to the Jury.
Slight rrference was also made to
District Attorney George M. Brown,
who conducted the prosecution, ably
agisted by bis law partner, B. L.
Kdd)'.
In ronrludlng his wtl-'le (Mr.
Drake contended the recall was Hip
only means through which the com
munity could rid itself of "thse
rescals who have no regard for home.
law or God". Following the appear
ance of the alleged slanderous ar
ticle. Judge J. W. Hamilton can d
a warrant to be Issued charging ;
Drake with the crime of criminal j
libel. The warrant was served on I
the same day, and Drake was later j
brought hpfor Justice of the Peace 1
Reuben M arstTs for pre 1 1 m lnary I
hearing. Arraigned, ho entered ft
plea of not guilty and furnished a
AGAINST DRAKE
bond assuring bis appenrance in the
circuit court when desired.
During tho November term ol
court, Attorney C. S. Jackson, rep
resenting Drake, filed a motion with
Judge F. M. Calkins, of Medford, iu
which he asked that all Inuendos be
stricken froiuj the indictment. In
other words. Attorney Jackson re
quested the elimination of all mat
ters of an indirect nature contained
in the indictment on the grounds
that the court had a legal right to
prune nn indictment when found to
contain material of an irrelevant na
ture. After considering tho motion at
length, Judge Calk Inn returned the
following opinion which reached here
this morning:
"I havo vainly searched for any
authority under the Oregon practice
for a court pruning an indictment.
As I understand the law, the indict
ment is a creature of the grand
jury, and it must stand or fall In Its
entirety as It comes from that body.
Were the court to strike parts of
tho indictment, thou tho remainder
would be the Indictment of the
court and not of tho grand jury. In
view of the matter 1 will prepare
and enter an order in accordance
herewith, In the coming term of court
on February 19, 1912. I
JUDGE F. M. CALKINS. j
With the'motion of Attorney Jack-1
son denied Drake wilt bo com polled
to stand trial on the original indict-;
ment as returned by the grand juryi
following his arrest. Tho case Is
scheduled for hearing ou tho opening
dav of the February term.
Considering the prominenco of the
parties involved lu Drake's commu
nication, tho arrest caused quite a
sensation In this vicinity, ns It did
In other sections of the state.
T
Held in Roseburg This
Afternoon.
MANY VISITORS ARE PRESENT
Spokane, Sun I Vmiclsco and Port land
Aro Among Tho lniMrtait
Towns Heprewnted at S limit
Ijcavo Tonight.
Roseburg sportsmen today enjoy
ed the opportunity of witnessing
Ith reo teams, comprising Hie best
trap shooters of the Pacific coast,
compete in the annual Northwestern
touring compttltlvo shoot Tor the
American Sportsmen's association
trophy.
The competitive shoot, which Is
scheduled for all cities In the North
est opened at Ashland on Monday,
and will continue through Oregon,
Washington, Idaho, Montana and
Utah, terminating at Salt Lake City
on February 20, ut which time the
team scoring the highest general
average of breaks at clay pigeon
3hootlng will bo awarded tho trophy.
The American Sportsmen's Asos-
olatlon, combined with five of the
leading gun and powder companies,
arranged the shoots with a view of
stimulating interest In trnp-shootlng
throughout the Northwest. It Is be
fioved that these meets will have t
tendency to increase the membership
of the several teams, aud at the
sumo time reduce the Inclination to
shoot game birds and animals.
The weather today was Ideal, and
according to reports received from
the scene of the contest late this ut
ternoon, high Scores aro being re
corded. Most of the visitors In at
tendance at the shoot arrived here
'his morning and immediately went
tt the rnngo where they prepared for
the day s events.
Scores Ai Recorded
Following are the results of to
day a shoot
San Francisco Wlllett 95, Fisher
89.
Spokane Pnsten 70, Reid 78.
Portland Holohan 88, Robert
ion it 2,
The crack shots of the Roseburg
"earn, Including Kdwurd Payton, Roy
Ithnndman, It. B. Matthews and
BEG TRAP SHOO
TERCINSKB
These week end specials have been very popiflar with the buying pub
lic. Fortius week we have some extraordinary values to offer you.
WOOl GOOdS
ama suitings, regular 1 1.25 QQ
values JOL,
Handbags bags in many
Scd.!tyl"...0ne-Half
Comforters efihiS
patterns in comforts. Regular at
$2.25 $1 CQ Regular ("1 OQ
spec. M1.J7 51.75 at P 6 V
R1iilirtt-? Cotton blankets
jDIdllKeLb all materially re
duced. Reg 79c values at CQ
special J7L-
Regular 70, Regular"! "IQ
J1.00 at fl.5!) at J-'
Work Shirts ,te"fs
in men's work shirts, black AOf
and colors. 50c values at "tOC
"BOY SCOUTS"
NOTICE.
The annual meeting of the
stockholders of the UnipQua
Valley Krult Union will be held
on Saturday, Jtinunry 27, at
1:30 p. m. at the Commercial
Club. All mombers and fruit
growers are urged to be pros-
ent.
L, B. SKINNER,
J25 Secretary.
Walter Cordon failed to scoro their
usual average.
IOiaLAU COUl'M WKI).
Miss Maude Aslnvorlli Becomes the
Itrldo of W. Oi Dean.
A very pretty wedding occurred
at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Robert
Ash worth, on East Washington
street shortly after three o'clock
this afternoon, when their dnughter,
Miss Maudu, was united in marriage
to W. O. Dean, of Riddle. The cere
mony was performed In the pres
ence of members of the Immediate
family by Rev. K. M. Menrs, pastor
of the South Methodist church. A
wedding dinner followed. '
Mr. and Mrs, Dean are well and
favorably known in Douglns county
where they have resided for many
yours. The bride Is one or Hose
burg's moBt accomplished daughter's,
and for the past few years has brrn
employed lu teaching school. lr.
Dean owns a ranch In the vicinity of
Kiddle and has a host of acquain
tances In that locality. The couple
will mako their future homo near
Rlddlo whore thoy will bo "at homo"
to their many friends.
Mr, nnd Mrs. Dean leave for
Grants Pass where thoy will Bpend a
few days enjoying their honeymoon.
LOCAL NEWS.
J. M. McDonald left for Olulla this
morning whore ho will spend a few
days visiting with friends.
Mrs. Justlus Kir Tort returned here
this afternoon after a fow days spent
at Medford visiting with friends.
Mrs. Roy Dixon left for her home
at Gresham last evening after a few
days spent In Roseburg visiting with
relatives.
Mrs. Chew, who has boen 111 at
Mercy hospital for a few days re
turned to her home ut Sutherlln this
afternoon.
Miss Marguerite McClallen has re
turned from points In California
where she spent several weeks visit
ing with friends.
A. Cole, nn Inmnte of the Oregon
Soldiers' Home, left for Albany this
morning where ho will spend a few
duys visiting with friends.
T. J. Harris, for tho past year an
Inmate of the county home, loft for
Los Angeles this morning whore he
will remain permanently.
The caso of Going & Hurvey vs.
The Gardiner Hotel Company has
been settled according to a petition
filed in the circuit court today. -
Mrs. August Muller nnd children
returned to their home at tOugene to
day ufter visiting at the home of the
former a brother, Olo Oilsson.
Mrs. Van Gilder and child return
ed to their home at Glendale this
morning after a few days spent In
UoHolnirg visiting with friends.
Mr. nnd Mrs, R, H. Cook arrived
hero last evening from Junction City
to spend a few days visiting at the
home of Mr. and Mrs. I. L. Lee.
A. Walsh,' a former resident of
Roseburg and for many years em
ployed in the capacity of locomotive
engineer by the Southern Pacific Co..
arrived here yesterday from his home
at San Francisco. He left this morn
lug for Portland whore he will visit
friends for a few days before return
lug home.
Week
THURSDAY,
"find n
ser
ines and Pan
OI1UU5
to $3.00 values at.
OF
AMERICA
MEETINGMONDAYNIGHT
At Commercial Club Rooms to
Effect Organization,
MOVEMENT IS A WORTHY ONE
Organization Whh Really Founded In
America Although Given tireitt-
mL-4Muatuifc - hi Ouuliiiid"w
est Impetus lit Kngland
The Boy Scouts of America, a
movement which has had a wide
spread significance lu the Eastern
states and foreign countries, will be
organised on a permanent basis in
this city on next Monday night if the
plans of those interested in the move
ment take shape. For some time
pust a number of citizens of Rose
bulg, including R. E. Smith, J.
E. Burkhart, Henry Harth, Charles
Clark, Geo. Sehlosser, J, E. Sawyers,
Guy Black, J. A. uucnanan and Tom
Cobb, have Interested themselves in
the project aud have lent their time
and money to perfecting and crystal-
Izing an organization here. The time
is now ripe for tho movement to be
come opcratlvo in Ropoburg, and
those lu churge have appointed next
Monday night for a general mass
meeting of parents and men aud
women who are interested to appear
at the Commercial Club rooms at
7:30 o'clock and discuss plans and
possibly elect officers If the organiza
tion can be perfected then.
The News is able to give its read
ers the full text of a little phamplet
which is entitled "The Boy Scout
Scheme: Whnt It 1b! What It It
not!" Tho text follows:
Like many other things showing
permanence' and power, the scout
movement can be itruced back to
widely separated sources where con
structive ideas came to boy work
ers and word tested with varying de
grees of succeBB, In America there
have been a number of organizations,
methods, plans, and principles that
have proven effective. In Great
Britain Lieut. General Sir Robert S.
S. Buden-Powell beenme the organiz
ing genius who took freely, as he
himself says, the Ideas and mothods i
of American workers and compnet- '
ed them together with his own con
ceptions Into the Bcout scheme. He
did this so successfully thut the en
rollment of British boy Bcouts Boon
grew Into tho hundred thousands,
with tho emphasis, not un the mili
tary side, but ou peace virtues and
an interest in tho trades.
Then the movement spread to
Germany, France, Italy, Australia,
and New Zcland; to Cnnadn nnd the
United States; to South American re
publics; in short, almost the world
over; and everywhere it haB shown
ready adaption to new fields nnd na
tionalities. In Germany the boys have
engaged In the work with such en
thusiasm and In such numbers that
the PriiHslAu and Bavarian authori
ties are giving the movement financial
aid.
But It hna been left to the United
States to show what the system of
scouting can accomplish, when It re
turns to the lnnd In which the larg
er number of Its working Ideas and
principles originated. While the
number of boy Scouts funrollcd
throughout the world Ifl estimated
at not less than two million. It hna
attained Its greatest growth in the
(Milted States, The emphasis and
Ideals of the movement belong hero
nb.o to the highest plnne thut of
efficient citizenship, service nnd character-building.
"The Boy Scouts of
American," the name under which
the pjovement In the United States
wus incorporated, February 8, 1810,
has an Its honorary president, the
Hon. William 11. Tuft, president of
tho United States, and Col. Theodore
Roosevelt as its honorary vice-president.
Associated with theso in ap
proval a I'd pormotlon of the move
ment aro tho eminent citizens from
all walks of public life who aro
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