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The Washington times., 1913-09-07
CITY SCOUT MASTERS
TO MEET THURSDAY
Latest Plans of National Coun-
Gil to Be Reported by CON-
missioner.

The first scoutmasters' meeting of the
year 1894 will be held at Scout Com
missioner Martins Office Thursday night
at 7:30 when plans for the coming year
will be discussed. Matters connected
with the proposed field day, the presen-
tation Of the moving picture drama,
THE Making of a Boy Scout" and
other important affairs connected with
the conduct of the organization will be
laid before the meeting by Scout Com
missioner Martin and the opinions Of
scoutmasters called for. Sd. -
Mr.. Martin will bring with him from
New York the latest plans of the ma
tional council and will present them at
the meeting. The question of dues
from Boy Scouts will be taken up. A
number Of other important matters
which cannot be given out as yet will
also be considered. 1t is also probable
that the proposed trip of the Boy, Scouts
to Panama will be settled and applica-
tions acted upon.
The Washington times., 1913-09-07

Members Of Boy Scout. Troop ~, are
today in Chambersburg as guests of
the boy scouts there. The Washington
boys reached the place on time Salur-
day. and Immediately went into camp.
They were met several miles out Of
town by a detachment Of boy scouts
under Scoutmaster Brereton, and es-
corted to their camping ground. At the
camp fire last night the boys WED with
each other in telling interesting tales
Of their travels and the Washington
boys seemed to have little difficulty in
winning because of their recent expert
ences.
The boys are the center of attraction
today in the city, according to reports
from Superintendent H. L. Kline. Of the
Gospel Mission here. who has charge Of
the boys. Mr.. Kline was invited to
speak on scout work at the Lutheran
The Washington times., 1913-09-07
SEVERAL SCOUTS
TO VISIT PANAMA
Expenses of Trip Announced to
Boys of City-Scoutmaster
Makes Arrangements.

Announcement has been made Of the
expenses Of the proposed trip Of the
Boy Scouts to Panama. Applications
have been made by several scouts
from Washington and Baltimore and
there are but a few vacancies left
Mr. Martin is now in New York con-
ferring on this important matter with
Mr.. West and it is expected final an
nouncement for the trip will be made
pu his return.
The expenses will be as follows:
Bare. second-class, New York
to Colon and return ......-.. $3.50
Fare, Colon to Panama City
and return .4.00
Meals at the common dining
room at so cents per meal
for nine days .............- 1880
Estimated spending money
necessary 2S.U0
Total .lzo.o0
: These figures do not include hotel
Accommodations, as it is said permis-
sion can probably be obtained from
the Government to pitch tents at the
canal
All Boy Scouts anywhere in the
United States are invited to accom-
pany this party to Panama. The party
will leave on December Z and return
December 81. On account of the
crowded condition of boats going to
the canal opening 1t will be necessary
to have reservations made far in ad-
vance and 1t is expected the time Of
making application will be limited
to September Is.
The Washington times., 1913-09-07

Church in the morning and at the Meth.
odist Church in the evening.
Many of the boys attended church to.
day and created something of a sensa-
ton by their appearance Later they
took short walks about the town, Wis
tied with the scouts Of Chambersburs
and generally enjoyed themselves in q
quiet way.
Scoutmaster James G. Graham sends
information that the return trip to
Washington will be started Monday
morning. Stops will be made. at
Green Castle. Hagerstown. Boonesboro,
Sharpesburg, the battlefield of Antie-
tam, Harper's Ferry, Brunswick, Dick
erson, Barnesville, and Chevy Chase II
is expected that the return trip will re-
Quire about ten days. AS Sunday will
be spent either at Harpers Ferry OF
Brunswick, the party will not reach
Washington until about September Is.
The Washington times., 1913-09-07
Build Bough Hut
Which Will Not Leak

The construction Of bough hut for
the merit badge test in camping by
]. Noble Simpson, Norriss Gaddess.
and Robert Chishold. and a signal
tower by Chester Guy, ArnelI Car
penter. and Evan johnson. for tests
in pioneering have attracted a good
deal of attention by Boy Scouts at
Camp Archibald Butt.
The work is well done. according 20
Camp Director Leonard and is a
strong factor in their examination
for the tests applied for The signal
tower stands On a high eminence
overlooking Chesapeake Bay and pro-
yides an excellent view of the bay
and the islands some seven miles
away, as we'll as for several miles in
land.
The bough hut is convenient and
might well be used for an overnight
camp In almost any sort Of weather.
The Washington times., 1913-09-07
Bicycle Patrol Takes
Trip Through Woods

Members of Troop SO bicycle patrol
are today In the open. The party num-
bers ten boys, under the leadership of
Assistant Secretary Ralph Harris. 1t
was not planned to make an extended
trip. and the program was not an
nounced In advance. the boys preferring
to ride where the spirit seemed to
move.
IT was declared when the ldrty left
the city, however, that there should be
a study of birds and wild animals, a
dinner under the trees by the side of
some quiet road, and a swim in a river
or a pond Scout Harris is familiar
with the territory about the city, and
the boys were looking forward to a fine
outing.
The Washington times., 1913-09-07
SCOUTS ADVANCE
TOWARD NEW CLASS
Ten Go Up Number Of Grades
Toward Second Division at
Camp Butt.

Ten members Of Boy Scout troops here
advanced q number of grades toward
becoming second class scouts during the
last week at Camp Archibald Butt. The
examinations were conducted by George
Manley, Of Troop IS, and I. @. Priest,
o. Troop 8. The boys are:
Joseph Goldstein. Troop 43. semaphore
signaling; Norman Kaletski. Troop g.
continental sgnafing and the compass
test: Leroy Dfetx, Troop 4, continental
signaling, compass test: Spencer Bur
roughs, Troop 16, semaphore signaling
tracking, mile at scout pace test. using
knife and hatchet. compass test and
cooking: Scout McCurdy. Of Troop 10.
mile at scout pace, IRE in the open and
cooking: Scout Swindell. Troop 8. Amer
lean Morse signaling. fire In the open.
cooking; Philip McKenny. Troop q, mile.
It scout pace, cooking and use Of knife
and hatchet: Jack O'Donnohue. Troop
Is. tracking, mile at scout pace, hre
in the open and cooking: Scout Parker.
Troop l6. use Of knife and hatchet and
compass; Crispin Reynolds, Troop 16,
use Of knife and hatchet. compass.
The Washington times., 1913-09-07
Carl Gill Is Elected
Secretary of Troop 33

At the last meeting of members Of
Troop 80. Carl Gill was made secretary
ard Ralph Harris assistant secretary.
1t was announced that Scoutmaster
n. A. Carr. who is visiting his home in
Michigan, will be back from his vaca-
ton In about two weeks. 1t is planned
To hold meeting of the executive COM
mittee at the home of Assistant Scout
master NJ. Bowman next Tuesday to
discuss matters Of interest to the troop.
The next meeting of Troop 80 will be
held Friday night in Libby Park. Up
shaw and Third streets, at Z O'Clock. AS
this will be the last outdoor meeting of
the season. there will be good deal of
Important bushes. to put before the
tc>or. and 1t S eE.,.ct.i an Interesting
nS9s.
-i.er next Fridat the meetings Will be
rs d ct the hone Of Scout L"nsy.
The Washington times., 1913-09-07
Troop 81 Makes Hike
To Site Of Old Camp

Members Of Troop 81, under Scout
master Maschmyer. made q trip 70
Chesapeake Beach recently and "hiked''
to the site Of Camp Archibald Butt.
None Of the scouts had been to the
summer camp. 20 that the trip was In
tended to get acquainted with the loca.
ton. As there was no guide, the party
had difficulty in finding the road 10
the camp.
The boys walked along the shore for
. distance and then went dowp on to
the beach, where they were compelled
to wade. Camp was made at noon in q
shady ravine not far from the camp
site. Arriving at the deserted camp, the
boys spent some time going over the
scenes Of the summers outing, and
later went In bathing.
The Washington times., 1913-09-07
Scout Troop 40 Will
Publish Weekly Paper

An enterprise intended to provide
training in newspaper work and at the
same time provide funds for the assist
ance of the troop is being undertaken
by members of Troop 40. Of Kenilworth.
1t Is proposed to publish a weekly
newspaper, with news of the troop and
OF kenilworth generally. There will
also be some news of the general doings
OF the Washington Boy Scouts.
The Washington times., 1913-09-07

To the Scout Editor:
Members of Troop A are looking for
ward to the next meeting when the
boys expect TO take their first lesson in
wireless work. A Mr.. Coombs, who
lives about a mile from Bethesda, has
kindly offered to entertain the boys for
the evening and snow them the manner
in which the wireless telegraph works.
The opening of the county school next
Monday will add considerably to our
numbers. adding probably six or eight
new scouts Affairs, which have been
somewhat quiet during the summer, are
then expected to pick up, and there
should be much more activity among
the boys.
We have not done very much since
our meeting last week. Scoutmaster
Jones has been very busy and many Of
the boys, who were working. could not
The Washington times., 1913-09-07
Commissioners Martin
Takes New York Trip

Scout Commissioned E. g. Martin,
Of the local council, In now in New York
~ the guest Of Chief Executive West.
Mr.. Martin left Warrington Thursday
morning early. In his automobile. In
tending to reach New York during the
day. He. will return tomorrow.
Matters connected with the extension
Of boy scout work are under eonsidera-
ton, It IL understood. and especially
the plans for the coming field day here
the third week In October.
The Washington times., 1913-09-07
To the Scout Editor:

To the Scout Editor:
There were ten boys Of our troop at
the meeting last Friday night when we
We're given a thorough drilling in
marching. It was pretty hot work, and
after the drill we all were glad to go
down into the shower bath and get a
good wash. Three new boys presented
themselves for examination. and these
will be tried out next week.
= William Giddings and knute Nilsson
were appointed temporary patrol lead
ers. 1t is intended to choose names
for the patrols soon and to organize
thoroughly. Mr.. Taylor, scoutmaster
Of Troop 40, was present at the meet
ing Friday. and complemented us on
our fine appearance when marching.
We expect TO take a hike" Sunday
and Monday night expect to go down to
the Naval Battalion to learn Sea scout
ing. The boys are enthusiastic over the
way affairs have started off and hope
to have a well organized troop soon.
The names Of the new boys are Carl
Kennedy Kennedy' George Kline. and E. Grant
Very truly yours,
SCOUT SCRIBE, Troop Is.
The Washington times., 1913-09-07
To the Scout Editor:

To the Scout Editor:
Lawrence Prentice. Edward Davis,
and Floyd Crows are spending week
at Chesapeake Beach on a fishing trip.
They took tent and will camp at the
bay near Chesapeake Beach. They will
cook their own meals. We hope they
will catch plenty of fish and have a
good time.
Scoutmaster S. S. Ball visited Capital
Heights Friday night. The boys there
are making great headway toward or
ganiZing a troop. About fifteen boys
were out and expect to be ready in a
short time. They will not come in with
Troop 40 as first expected, but will be
new troop, under E. Hamilton as
scoutmaster.
LEONARD A ZIRKLE,
Scribe. Troop 10.
The Washington times., 1913-09-07
To the Scout Editor:

To the Scout Editor:
Troop 80, Petworth, has organized
a bicycle patrol under the leadership of
John Maher and Ralph Harris. The
new patrol took a long ride out beyond
Chevy Chase Saturday, and expects to
go to Laurel Monday.
ROBERT ENSSLIN,
Troop Scribe
The Washington times., 1913-09-07
To tie Scout Editor:

To tie Scout Editor:
Members of our troop have issued e
card of thanks to the ladies or lady of
Takoma who SO kindly donated tia
handsome cake for our recent lawn fete
1t was unusually handsome. with the
frosting made in the troop colors and
with the number of the troop on the
top.
The cake was so handsome that we
did rot wish to eat II, and We finally
sold il to one of the ladies for Is cents
The watermelon table was the most
popular table at the lawn fete, and
Scouts Harrison and Mckenney, who
had charge Of the table, could hardly
The Washington times., 1913-09-07

To the Scout Editor:
Several important announcements
were made at the last meeting of Troop
l6 one of these being the intention to
raise money to decorate the room
where the boys meet. 1t is planned
to hold a meeting Friday, September
IL, when a talk will be made on Boy
Scout work by Scoutmaster 1. w. Par
tin. New officers will be elected. all
patrols will be reorganized and plans
will be discussed for the coming winter
season.
1t Is expected that the regular week
ly meetings will be held Fridays and
the meetings for athletic study Tues
days. The boys have not been very
active since returning from camp but
affairs will start up again, 1t is de-
clared, as soon as the cooler weather
sets in and the boys get over their
summer vacations.
Very truly yours,
SCOUT SCRIBE, TROOP 16.
The Washington times., 1913-09-07

To the Scout Editor:
We all arrived home safely last Mon
day from our camping and boating va
cation. We certainly had a fine time at
the camp and en- the boat. The head
men at the camp certainly treated us
all in a fine way and as for DR.. Leon
ard, he was known by the boys as the
best, kindest, most helpful and trust
worthy man in camp. He certainly
treated the boys well both in camp and
on the boat. Mr.. Martin also was un-
usually kind to the boys.
The boat rice was the best and finest
ever had. The captain of the boat;
Mr., Gray, was pleasant and showed
us a good many things about the craft:
While we were at camp members OF
our tent were awarded the camp medal
four times. which was something
troop might we'll be proud OF.
Yours truly,
SCRIBE, TROOP 10.
The Washington times., 1913-09-07
TROOP II GUESTS
IN CHAMBERSBURG
Detachment of Boy Scouts Under Scoaster Beeton Escort
Washington Lads to Camping Grounds youngsters Go
to Church and Take Short Walks
Scout Editor The Washington Times:

Editor The Washington Times:
CHAMBERSBURG, Va-Troop % arrived Chambersburg
Will homeward bound Monday Everybody
greatly improved in health VIII in good
shape in next ten days. =
HERBERT l. KLINE, Charge Of Party.
The Washington times., 1913-09-07
Interesting Letters from the Boy Scouts

keep up with the demands for the big.
juicy fellows that had been placed there
for sale.
We are expecting some members of
Troop Is to visit us tomorrow at our
permanent summer camp. A detail OF
boys will be sent to meet the party of
h4kers from Troop 25 and escort them
to camp. Very truly yours.
SCRIBE, Troop q.
To the Scout Editsr:
Several members Of Troop 40 rode to
Baltimore last Saturday. We left
Washington about 2:30 in the afternoon.
One of the boys had a puncture a few
miles this side of Laurel. but We de-
cided to wait until We reached Laurel
to have it repaired. When We reached
there it was about 6 o'clock and having
planned to stay there for the night,
We found a suitable place.
The next morning at about s o'clock.
we left our camping place and reached
Baltimore at about 1890 We went out
to the Boy Scout lodge and took
swim in the pool there. This was about
the best thing we did after leaving
Washington the day before.
The roads were so bad that We had
three broken wheels and we had to
come home On the electric cars.
Last Monday, several of the boys rode
cut to the Chain Bridge to take a swim.
Sincerely yours.
CHARLES CONNER, Troop 49.
The Washington times., 1913-09-07

To the Scout Editor:
The meeting of Troop Is was called
to order about 7:3O at 1924 Church
ter told us about the dues that begin
October /. Then a member Of the
Cadet battalion drilled us half an hour
or more We then ended the meeting
by taking q shower bath. There We're
present and three are going to Join: {:
Carl Kendrick, George Kline and E.
Grant Thomas. Yours truly,
KNUTE NILSSON.
To the Scout Editor:
Members Of our troop have not been
idle even If most of them are away.
for the few who are left have been
pretty active. A recent hike was taken
to the site of the summer camp of the
Bow Scouts, below Chesapeake Beach,
last week. We went to the beach and
then marched along the road toward
the camp. The people at the beach
seemed surprised to see us hiking to-
ward the camp, as fancy they thought
the camp had been deserted for good.
We took the wrong road to the camp,
and climbed over rocks and briars and
through sloughs and over rough ground
until we decided to go along the shore.
we climbed down a ladder of logs ana
stuck to the beach, and finally reached
the camp site that way. We were often
compelled to wade
Scoutmaster Maschmyer is planning
q number of activities in short time,
as soon as the boys get back to the
CITY, scouT SCRIBE.
Troop 81.
The Washington times., 1913-09-07

get away. We are planning several
good hikes, however. and shall have a
pretty regular season a little later.
Very COZ Idially yours.
SCOUT SCRIBE.
Troop A., Bethesda.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-01-16
MAKING MILLIONS JUGGLING.

The operations of the promoters OF
eet-rich-quic schemes pale into IN
Significance as the Pujo committee OF
the house develops the inside workings
NJ the Wall street coterie of financial
harons. The transactions differ little
except in degree and magnitude. The
tlue sky promoter figures in hundreds
and thousands, while the kings OF
fnance manipulate millions. The most
popular Wall street scheme appears
to be to purchase competing properties
at something near their real value ano
sell to a merger or holding company al
double or treble the original purchase
price. Bonds are issued to noa1 the
,,-onosition and the manipulators pocket
the cash proceeds.
In a. recent hearing before the Pu1o
committee Albert c. Burrage Of Boston,
testified regarding the Amalgamated
copper deal. Mr.. Unternyer asked II
Mr.. Rogers and Mr.. Rockefeller had
not acquired the Butte & Boston and
Butte G. Montana properties and mad
then as directors of the Amalgamated
voted to buy this stock from them
selves. Mr.. Burrage did not remember
but you know that the value OF
these stocks increased from s2o,o0oooV
to s1O4. OOo. 900 when they We're trans
ferred to the Amalgamated?
"Yes-a profit for those who held the
shares" answered Mr.. Burrase.
Mr.. Burrage said that in 1904 he or
dered all his papers and accounts de-
stroyed because Mr.. Lawson and Mr.
Rogers were engaged in an alterca-
ton.
'They were both friends Of mine
and did not wish to become involved
said Burrage.
What would happen to these stocks
and their outstanding bonds if all tbs
water injected into them should be
spilled? Herein seems TO be the grea
danger to the national industrial anc
banking systems.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-01-16
A@m@z~4~<
TEST is IMPORTANT.
TDavenDovf Times

The test cases brought against ga-
looms in Davenport for the purpose of
ascertaning whether the Moon law
limiting the number Of saloons to one
for each thousand of the population,
applies to Davenport. a special char
ter city. involves much more than the
saloon question. 1t has been assumed
under the law. that unless statute
specifically says that 1t shall apply to
special charter cities. they are ex-
empted. 1t is commended that the Moon
law does not apply to special charter
cities because il is not SO stated in the
text Of the law. The contention of
those who are bringing the test cases
is that the Moon law is an amendment
TO and in fact part of the general
mulct law and that therefore it applies
to the special charter cities because
that law applies to them. The court
has ruled that the Moon law does not
apply to special charter cities.
The principle involved is that if 1t is
conceded that the legislature may by
a general statute that does not In the
title make il applca BILE to special char
ter cities really iegis'ate for special
charter cities by reason of possible
court construction of the law as an
amendment to some other law that dos
not apply to special charter cities. then
the special charter might as well be
. dumped into the river and Davenport
might as we'll be organized under the
general laws. 1t may be argued that
the special charter is no advantage to
Davenport-that is another matter. But
so long as the special charter is re-
tanned it is only just that Davenport
and other special charter cities be pro-
+ected in whatever rights and priv
ileges the special charter may confer.
There are questions Of taxation Of APP
preparations. and Of local organization
involved in the test cases that fall
altogether outside Of the saloon ques-
tiOn.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-01-16
GOVERNOR CLARKE.

Is. Iowa inaugurated a new governor to-
day. Not only that but big man was
indicted into the highest office within
the gift Of the people OF the state. Gov
ernor Clarke does not posses the phys
zeal bigness Of Taft, but the mental at
tainments Of craftsmanship.
George Clarke has been long in pub
lie life. AS member Of the legislature
he was not found among the drones,
but in the forefront working for laws
which he believed would be Of the
greatest benefit to the greatest number.
Later as lieutenant governor and as
presiding officer of the senate he
proved a genius in furthering needed
legislation.
While Mr. Clarke has been in more
than one political battle, and active
In public affairs, he has been broader
than party factions. and as candidate
for governor was accorded hearty sup
mort by the rank and file Of republicans
and won in the face of adverse condi-
lions. A successful, dignided and con-
servatively progressive administration
OF the affairs Of state is confidently
predicted,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-01-16
STORY OF SHORTHAND.
System Was Invented by q Slave Of
Cicero.

ktCSf0s
Shorthand is now so we'll known and
so widely practiced that we are apt to
think of it merely as product Of our
own busting times. Nevertheless, the
history of the art Of shorthand writing
extends over period of some thous-
ands Of years, and its origin, in spite Of
much discussion and the production
Of an enormous amount OF litera ture
on the subject. is obscured in the mists
of antiquity. 1t is a history filled with
humor, with romance and even with
tragedy.
The first system Of which we have
definite knowledge has itself roman
tic story. Ii is the system of Marcus
Tullius Trio. originally a slave Of the
immortal Cicero. Whether Trio was
the inventor Of the method he used or
whether il was devised by Cicero, or
whether the system was mucn older
than either, are points upon which
historians have squabbled for centur-
les. but the fact remains that Trio be-
came SO proficient in the art ff 1t had
not been for this gifted slave many OF
the famous orators most treasured
speeches would never have been re-
corded). and so useful to his master
that he wae given his freedom by Cic-
ero. becoming his private secretary and
stanch friend.
This is romantic. There are both
humor and ira gedy in the fate of Cas-
sianus. who was teacher Of short
hand at Imola during the fourth CEN
! fury. Whether it was the fault Of the
teacher or the system we are not told
! but the class one day became so ex-
| asperated that they attacked and killed
the unfortunate CassianLs with their
styiuses. The system he used was that
of Trio which survived for many cen
turtles. and tho extremely useful in the
absence of any better method. 1t did not
always lead to that accuracy which
could be desired. az certain unhappy
notary founded when the Emperor Sc
| verus order that the sfnews OF the
fingers of his right hand should be Gu,
on account of some inaccuracy! Never
theless, Tiros system survived II 6
more or less imperfect state down t.
medieval times.-London Strand.