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The Elbert County tribune., 1914-03-27
BOY SCOUTS ORGANIZATION OF UNITED
STATES IS ONLY FOUR YEARS OLD
American Who Was Lost in British Capital Stronnv Impressed
With Idea Conveyed to Him by Youngser Who Rendered
Him Servce-PussbiGties OF the Plan Appealed to
Western Man and He introduced II at Home.

worth while. And finally the Afneri-
can learned that at the head OF this
wonderful organization of English boys
was Gen. Sir Robert Baden-Powell.
The American went In to dinner; his
young guide saluted and went on his
way. Next day the American sought
Gen. Baden-Powell. and before long
had SO absorbed the spirit of the scout
movement that he hastened home full
OF the idea of organizing a correspond
ing movement for American lads. And
that is how the Boy Scouts of America
came to be started
Since the time when It was placed
on permanent footing, Just four
years ago. the Boy Scouts of America
have grown by leaps and bounds. To
day there are more than SOC, 900
scouts in the whole country, but only
1000 scout masters. and the need for
more men to help develop and guide
boy life Is growing keener month by
month.
The activities of the scouts are most
varied and comprehensive. Work in
gymnasiums. hikes in the country, ex-
perience in building shelters In the
woods. lighting fires with one match
and without any match at all, cook
ing plain food. finding edible roots,
berries. etc. when food supplies are
lacking; instruction in swimming. div
ing. lifesaving, resuscitation of per-
sons apparently drowned. fighting
fires, rescuing persons from burning
buildings filled with smoke and flames.
skating. snowshoeing, building tempo
rary bridges, cleaning up dirty neigh
borhoods, exterminating flies. abolish
ing mosquito pests. all the principal
forms of first aid to the injured. stop
ping runaways. handling small boats
in heavy seas. carrying messages with
utmost accuracy across short or long
stretches OF city or country. running.
jumping, guarding game and fish,
The Elbert County tribune., 1914-03-27

The train ia long and square. Such
gown requires heavy satin to pro
duce the right effect
The tulle veil forms the crown OF
a cap. which is edged with frill OF
very handsome old lace. The cap is
made over circle OF wire which
holds 1t in place There are full clus.
ters of orange blossoms at each side,
and the veil falls to the edge of the
train, as 1t should.
This bride carried a bridal bou.
quet of white roses and lilies OF the
valley and wore short strand OF small
pearls about her neck at the base
OF the high collar. There is no gain
saying the beauty and effectiveness OF
this costume. 1t Is the apex of style
and cannot go out of fashion.
The bridal dress shown on the stand
ing figure is distinctly In the mode.
with little thought to what has gone
before. 1t is very gorgeous and
somewhat oriental-looking costume OF
embroidered crepe de chine and lace
The skirt is arranged in draped
folds at each side, with an overskirt
In the "minaret' style made of lace.
There is a low underbodice of net and
very wide crushed girdle of the
crepe de chine. Over all is a small
lace coat with kimono sleeves and
opening at the bust line. There ia .
hint of a Medici collar at the back.
The handsome bride wears long
gloves and instead OF a bouquet car
ries chiffon and ribbon mum. There
Is not single concession to the regu.
lation wedding gown except in the
train and the color. This is an ivory
instead OF cream white.
Neither bride wears jewelry, ex-
cept for strands of pearls The train
on the crepe de chine gown is covered
with really wonderful and beautiful
embroidery.
JULIA BoTToMLEY.
The Elbert County tribune., 1914-03-27

thing of the possibilities latent in the
idea of bringing up thousands OF boys
to perform some good turn. day after
day. during their most impressionable
years. What might logically happen
as result of this cumulative hast on
the part of forty or fifty thousand lads
in one country almost stunned him.
He fired question after question at
the little chap in uniform, who stood
there, lantern In hand. that drizzling,
foggy night. He learned that a scouts
first duty is forgetfulness of self and
service to others. especially In time OF
danger. He learned that the corner
stone was truth and honor. loyalty to
God. to family. country and all placed
in authority; that scout learns how
to drive out evil thoughts and desires
by systematic exercise which h-rdens
his muscles. by cool baths. by proper
food aud suitable clothing. and. espe-
cially by keeping his mind occupied
by doing things that are interesting
as well as being what older folks call
The Elbert County tribune., 1914-03-27
s45 CHINESE STUDENTS HERE
New York Leads, With 14s, With Cal
ifornia Second and Illinois
Third.

Ithaca. N. Y-Eight hundred and
forty-five Chinese students are attend
ing educational Institutions in the
United States, according to statistics
published in the Chinese Students
Monthly for February. or these As are
registered in Cornell university. which
ranks third among the larger schools
of the nation in regard to the number
enrolled. Columbia has more than 10,
the most that any single college can
claim. They are nearly all graduate
students. however. while those of Cor
nell are principally undergraduates
and very active In university life. or
the total number 149 are studying in
New York state. which leads all 9TH
ers in the number of undergraduates
California runs close second with
145. Illinois has 10s. while the rest
are scattered throughout rs other
states
or the first five courses, in which
the largest number of Chinese stu
dents are enrolled. four deal with en-
cheering. Civil engineering leads with
AS. mining 40 and electrical engineer
ing 80. Following these in order are
Economics, 35; chemistry, 81; medi-
cine. 80; education, 81; commerce. %;
politics. FL; naval architecture. 15;
law, ID; textile manufacturing, 4; rail-
way administration. 2; physics. 3;
army. Q; navy. /.
The Elbert County tribune., 1914-03-27
LIBELED BY TALKING HORSE
German spInster Picked Out by AMI.
NAL as Woman Most In
Love Sues Circus.

Berlin.-Butzow, In Mecklenburg,
has the distinction OF being the first
town where an inhabitant has been
libeled by a talking horse Recently
a talking horse connected with trav
cling circus was instructed by its
trainer to select from the audience
the woman who was most in love
The intelligent animal sought out an
elderly spinster who was present with
her hance. whereat shouts Of laugh
ter arose from the audience.
Finally. the fance. losing his tenn
per, drew revolver and fired shot,
which he merely intended to frighten
the testers. The bullet struck and
slightly wounded married woman
who was some distance on The vic.
tim now claims damages for assault
while the spinster sues the circus
proprietor for the insult perpetrated
by the talking horse
The Elbert County tribune., 1914-03-27

New York.-Somewhar more than
four years ago an American man found
himself lost in the streets of London
one night He was going to dine at a
private home in quiet neighborhood
and when thick fog settled down he
became confused. wandered this way
and that and finally stood still on the
pavement wondering what to do next.
Then he saw some one coming toward
him carrying a lantern. Nearer and
nearer came the light and soon the
American perceived that 1t was borne
by lad wearing a uniform. who
stopped. saluted. and said:
Il beg your pardon. sir but can
be of service to your" :.
Indeed you canl" the American ex-
claimed and quickly explained his
plight.
That's all right, SIR" the lad re-
sponded. 'If you will step this way
I'll show you where you want to go.
It's only short distance"
The American thanked his young
guide heartily and arriving at his des-
tination tried to pay him for the trou.
BILE he had taken. But the lad de.
clined.
Much obliged. SIR" he said, but
can't take money for doing good
turn. That's what am out for this
foggy' evening"
How do you mean?" asked the
American. instantly interested and
forgetful of idiom.
Why" the little fellow replied. Its
one Of my duties-all Boy Scouts have
to do good turn to somebody every
day. II they don't they fail to keep
the scouts oath and have to quit"
The American forgot his dinner In
vitation and all else for the next few
The Elbert County tribune., 1914-03-27

NEARLY every ribbon novelty In
IN neckwear. lingerie ribbons. corsage
decorations and other things. is frank
ly patterned after some flower. or
made to suggest flowers. Could any
thing be more appropriate for an
Easter gift than these fadeless and
changeless flower forms? To make
them more attractive they are all
scented with delicate and lasting
odors.
A few of the new offerings are pic
tured here. They are shown in the
fine shops and department stores. The
roses are marvels of faithful copies of
the real blossom. and are rich and ex-
Quisite and made in any color or num-
ber OF color-tones desired.
Satin ribbon is used for them (and
for open roses millinery centers). with
foliage and sometimes buds. The foli-
age is Of the highest grade. often in
The Elbert County tribune., 1914-03-27

u s. Constellation
probably be
In Potomac
with
Of
The Elbert County tribune., 1914-03-27

training dogs and horses. setting up
and working wireless apparatus In
town or open country-these are only
faw OF the many features which en-
ter into scout work. And at the basis
OF all Is that single principle OF self
control and service for others which
includes rigidly the rule of "one good
turn every day"
In Massachusetts. Boy Scouts are
now making a census OF trees. describ-
ing the species. size. growth and loca-
ton, SO record may be compiled by
the forestry commission. In several
states they act as deputy game and
fish wardens. In other localities they
are regularly enlisted as aids OF the
official FIRE wardens of great forest
tracts. In city after city. especially
in the middle west. they have carried
out campaigns of cleaning up neigh
borhoods.
Philadelphia has enlisted the CO.
operation OF Boy Scouts In protecting
the city squares and parks. William
II. Ball. chief of the bureau OF public
property. declares that they can do
far more than regular attendants In
preventing other lads who are thought
less from destroying shrubbery and
damaging fine trees.
Governor Deneen OF Illinois enlisted
the services of Boy Scouts in helping
the public safety commission of Chi
cago and Cook county. The Job of the
scouts is especially to help other chill
dren understand and avoid dangers in
the Streets to guide Very little folks
across crowded highways and show
them how to keep their heads when
unexpectedly caught In a maze OF We
hicles. Each of these scouts had been
furnished with safety commission
button. SO that other children-and
adults. too-have no hesitation in call
ing on them for assistance and advice.
Scouts of Texarkana. Ark, have
been kind to a woman who was in
great need after the death of her hus-
band. In all probability she thanked
the boys. but she also wrote letter
to headquarters. in which she told
The Elbert County tribune., 1914-03-27
INTERNATIONAL.
SUNlMSC1OOL
LESSON
t5y E. Q. SELLERS. Director of Evening
Department. The Moody Bible Institute.
Chicago.)
LESSON FOR MARCH 20
JESUS THE GREAT TEACHER.
(RcvIew.)

READING LEssoN-Matt. r:21-2s.
GOLDEN TEXT-"He hath showed
thee, o man. what is good: and what
doth the Lord require OF thee, but to do
Justly, and to love mercy. and to walk
humoly with thy God. Micah SIS.
The Elbert County tribune., 1914-03-27

OF the material help the lads gave her
when she was without means OF sup
port and how their cheerfulness and
brightness gave her more courage
than anything else.
The list OF rescues OF drowning per
sons saved by scouts is long one.
and the instances come from almost
every part of the country.
One of the most widespread duties
rendered by scouts last year was in
connection with the county fairs held
at various places throughout the coun,
try. At fair after fair. where country
people gathered by thousands. alert
little fellows wearing scout uniforms
acted as guides. cared for persons
overcome by the heat, found lost chill
dren and restored them to distracted
parents and In other ways showed
that they could do things worth while
The Elbert County tribune., 1914-03-27
JULIA soTToMLEy.

velvet. the stems are ''as natural a.
life." Of rubber fiber. The roses are
rather difficult to make and command
good price in the shops. ranging
from dollar to about three and half
each. Very small ribbon buds may
be had much cheaper.
There are many ribbon neck orna
ments; two OF the prettiest and least
expensive. las well as the easiest to
make. are shown here. They are
loops and ends OF narrow velvet RIB
bon with tiny roses, or other flower
forms. fastened on the ends. They
come in all colors and range In price
from rs to rs cents each. They ars
easy to make, and bolt of ribbon ten
yards in length will make two or three
Of them. The satin towers are made
Of scraps of ribbon or silk folded and
sewed into shape
JULIA eoTToMLEY.
The Elbert County tribune., 1914-03-27

TT is for the Easter bride to choose
j whether she will be welded In a
regulation gown or allow her fancy
to run after the new modes and de-
part from accepted customs in her
adorning.
There is something attractive in
the thought OF generations of brides
clad in regulation trained princess
gowns of white satin. more or less
elaborated with lace and embroidery.
and more or less modified to resemble
the passing fashions. Her gown is
correct. above the influence OF every
new phase, however beautiful, which
fashion presents from year to year.
But no one will deny the bride the
privilege OF gown modelled accord
ing to the last word In fashions. Two
bridal gowns are pictured here which
show the regulation gown as devel-
oped for the present season, and "A
gown modelled distinctly on this sea-
sons modes.
The bride with the veil wears n
long-trained princess gown of white
satin. 1t is made of satin, lace, and
chiffon. AS a concession to the fash
ion OF today. the skirt part is slight
ly draped, falling in irregular folds
over the hips and caught up in the
front in series of plaits near the
waist line. 1t conforms. however,
rather faithfully to the normal lines
of the figure.
The bodice OF chiffon over satin is
cut with round neck. The neck
opening is outlined with pearl beads
and small pendant pearl ornaments.
There is a very high-necked guimpe of
fine lace. The sleeves are full at the
top. but fitted below the elbow. where
they are slightly wrinkled. like long
wristed glove. They are very long.
and frill of lace like that in the
yoke falls over the hand almost to
the knuckles.
The Elbert County tribune., 1914-03-27
Find Boy In Suitcase.

Chicago.-Patrons of Bigginis ga
loon were startled to see a suitcase
on the floor OF the barroom begin te
wriggle. rock back and forth and emit
lusty cries. Investigation showed
that it contained five-days old boy
The police are hunting the young mar
who left the suitcase.
The Elbert County tribune., 1914-03-27
Cat oos. "MusIe Mad,

New York.-Just as Mrs. Angus
Junod's daughter. Elsie. began playint
the piano the family cat went music
mad. and before It was killed bit Mrs
Junod. Elsie. cousin and police
man
The Elbert County tribune., 1914-03-27
Only One ego Broken In Crash.

Huntington. N. "a bobsled carry
ing FL persons crashed into a deliv-
cry wagon loaded with eggs. Several
persons were hurt but only one egg
was broken.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-12-10
High Point.

Mr.. and Mrs. Marshall Skinner
visited Friday and Saturday with
relatives in Leon.
Mrs. Harper, of Campbell, Mo.
and daughter, Mrs. Wilson, of Den
yer, Colorado, left one day last week
to visit Mrs. Stiles, near Crown, and
after visiting with the formers Sis
ter, Mrs. Newton Buhgarner, will re-
turn to their homes
High Point was we'll represented
at Leon Saturday.
Mrs. Jane Smith and family moved
to Garden Grove one day last week
Fred Order moved to Mrs. Smith s
farm.
Mrs. Austin Smith and children
visited a few days last week with her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Newton Bum
garner.
Mr. and Mrs. Alb Aten spent Sun
day with Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Oftield.
John Konklin and family, Mr.. and
Mrs. G. P. Brant ate Sunday dinner
with Mr.. and Mrs. w. w. Warning
ton.
Miss Andrews spent from Friday
until Monday with relatives in Leon.
Miss Alta May Coin and Russell
Coin were married in Leon last We'd
nesday. -4r. and Mrs. Melvin Coin
and daughter Mrs. Veta kentner &C
companied them to Leon. A->kitchen
shower was held at the home of Mrs.
Lew Chase Tuesday night for them.
Their many friends extend congratu-
lations.
Miss Josephine Beavers attended a
dance held in Leon Friday night.
The Aid Society met at the pleas
ant home of Mrs. Lew Snowden last
Thursday. Mrs. Snowden was assist
ed by Mesdames Arnold, Ralph
Chase, Stanley, Lew Chase, Bailey
and Zook. Refreshments of chicken
sandwiches, pickles, peaches, whip
ped cream and cake and coffee were
served.
At the meeting in January there
Will be election of officers and each
member should be present. The So
Getty has ordered new song books
and bought new lights for the church
Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Skinner
spent Sunday with their son Orren
and family.
Rev. Duling spent Saturday night
with John Konklin.
Ellis Newlin spent Saturday night
and Sunday with Tom and Don Bum
garner.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. P. Beavers, and
Mr.. and Mrs. Todd McCleary spent
Sunday with Nose Traupel.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-12-10
Sunny Side.

(, Mrs. Will Darr of Leon spent Tues
day afternoon with Mrs. Ed Rumley.
/ Mrs John Myers and two children
spent Tuesday with Mr.. and Mrs. Joe
Hamilton.
/ Scott Gardner was a business call
er in Leon Monday morning.
Joe Hamilton delivered fat hogs
to the Leon depot Tuesday morning.
Willard Gardner has been doing
some work on his farm the fore part
Of the past week.
| Ed Rumley was Leon caller Mon
day forenoon.
! John S. Gardner delivered chickens
/. to Leon Wednesday,.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. +. Woodmansee
attended Homesteaders' lodge We'd
ncsday evening and Miss Thelma at
! tended the social at the Christian
church.
| Scott Gardner has been hauling
corn to &. M. Axes of Leon the past
f, week.
Miss Ona Coil has been visiting the
! greater part of the past week at the
Cummins home.
Mrs. John S. Gardner spent We'd
nesday with her daughter, Mrs Min
ME Woodmansee.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Rumley and son
Warren spent Friday evening at the
Jeff Strange home.
Quite number in this vicinity
have been having a siege of bad colds
but none are confined to the house.
Some of the beautiful fell Sunday
night, but did not stay long.
Most all the farmers in this local
ity attended the three big days in
Leon the past week which drew a
larger crowd than last year. The
Farmers Institute has come to stay.
! Mr.. and Mrs. Lee Little and son
Gardner were in Leon Thursday af-
ternoOn.
Ed Rumley and son Warren were
business callers in Leon Thursday
afternoon.
Jeff Strange was business caller
in Leon Wednesday afternoon
Miss Thelma Woodmansee spent
Friday night with her friend, Miss
Helen Imhoff, and also attended the
box supper at the Stone school house
that night.
Misses Hazel and Velma Mckay
spent Saturday night and Sunday
with Francis and Anna Strange.
Miss Frances accompanied them
home Sunday evening for an over
night visit
Mr.. and Mrs. w. H. ElweN and
daughter Mrs. Frank Myers and
children were Sunday visitors at the
, Hamilton home.
Miss Fora Cummins was an over
Sunday visitor with home folks.
Jeff Strange and family and Hazel
and Velma Mckay spent Saturday
evening at the Rumley home.
Ed Rumley assisted Joe Hamilton
saw wood Friday forenoon.
Arthur and Lawrence Baker spent
Sunday at home.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-12-10
Leroy.

Mr. and Mrs. Will Pottorff went to
Weldon to visit with her brother,
Chas. Richards and family.
Mrs. nellie Kyner was in Osceola
Wednesday.
Mrs. Gardner from Decatur, and
Mrs. Elder from Topeka, Kansas,
visited last week at the A. E. Silvers
home.
Geo. Stickler of Epworth, came
Tuesday to attend the funeral of his
aunt, Mrs. Airy, and to visit at the
Marion McPhetridge home.
Gus Ross made business trip to
Des Moines Tuesday.
Mr. and Mrs. Grant Kyner and son
John and Miss Mamie Anderson
motored to Charlton Tuesday.
Mrs. nellie Buffum and children
visited in Decatur from Tuesday I'M
til Saturday with her sister, Mrs.
Jack Tullis.
Mrs. Julia Barger went to Des
Moines last week to consult an ear
specialist. She was accompanied by
Mr.. and Mrs. Amos, of Garden Grove.
l.. E., Helmick was a business WISH
tor in Osceola on Thursday.
Lyman Young made a business
trip to Des Moines Friday.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-12-10
Woodland.

Mr.. Sullivan Of Garden Grove, and
Mr.. Bulkeley of Weldon were bust
ness callers in this vicinity Tuesday
Will Lentz and II. ID. Newlin were
Garden Grove callers Wednesday.
Mrs. w. P. Newlin spent few
days the past week at the home of
her son, Mart Newlin and family.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jake Lockwood and
little daughter were guests Sunday
Of last week of Mr.. and Mrs. Eugene
Massey.
Dick Harms was a Garden Grove
caller Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Okla Beavers were
Sunday guests of Mr.. and Mrs j. S.
Beavers.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. B. Lane and chill
dren returned Thursday from Oak,
Neb., where they visited with rela-
tives.
X. P. Baker and Freeley Beavers
returned Monday from Blairsburg, in
one of the Dakotas.
E. "A. Cartwright left Monday for
Cherokee, Oklahoma, for a visit of
several days. Solomon Cartwright
CT near Lineville, accompanied him.
Kent Newlin and Margaret Per-
kin attended the play at Garden
Grove Thursday night.
J. G. McGhee and family spent
Sunday at the Albert Bryant home
Miss Mary Sauters spent Friday
night with Mrs. E. A. Cartwright.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Johnson are the
proud parents of baby boy.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. T. Lane and fam
lily, Mr.. and Mrs. Everett Konklin
and daughter, Dorothy, and Mr.. and
Mrs. Dolph Konklin and family were
guests Sunday of Mr.. and Mrs f. C.
Lane.
Jake and Archie Coontz were Leon
callers Saturday.
Miss Sarah Coontz went to Garden
Grove Tuesday evening and spent the
night with her brother, DR.. Coontz
and took the morning train Wednes-
day for Corning where she will visit
her aunt, Mrs. Mary Bixler and other
friends and relatives.
Quite a number from this vicinity
attended the contest at Leon Satur-
day.
Will Thompson sold and delivered
hogs at Garden Grove Friday.
Kent Newlin of Cherokee, Okla
homa, who had been visiting relatives
here and at Leon, returned to his
home Monday morning.
Ellis Newlin has purchased new
|. Ii. c. gasoline engine saw zig Of
Geo Russell of Garden Grove, and it
works just fine.
Mart NeWlin, wife and baby, called
at the home of his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. w. P. Newlin Sunday evening
Eugene Massey and daughters,
Jennie and Clara, and Will Thomp-
son and daughters Carrie and Win
ME, attended the county contest at
Leon Saturday. The girls were in
the music contest and did fine
Otis McGhee who represented the
township at the county declamatory
contest won third place.
Several from here attended the
plays at Garden Grove last week.
Remember the protracted meetings
which begin Tuesday night at the A.
c. church by the pastor, Elder E. E.
Fraim
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-12-10
Sweet Creek,

Charley Green assisted Vance Eos
ter with his work a few days last
week. .
Mr.. and Mrs. Dell Wiley and
daughter Mu1iel were Leon callers
Friday.
George Noftsger and John Nc
I.aughlin visited at the Frank Motifs
ger home Sunday.
Clifford Lloyd, John Smith, George
5Noftsger and Frank Noftsger auto3d
to Creston Wednesday.
John Zimmerman and Frank
Noftsger and family were Lamont
callers Saturday afternoon.
Carl Richardson and wife visited
Wednesday night at the Lon Hale
home.
Those who delivered hogs to Kel-
lerton Tuesday were Willard Green,
Dell Wiley, Frank Noftsger and
Charley Noftsger.
Apostolic meetings are still in pro-
gress at Terre Haute.
Miss Tavern Mclaughlin visited
Thursday night and Friday with Mrs.
Addie Noftsger
Miss Annie Noftsger visited Sun
day at the Dell Wiley home.