12 "BE PREPftREP" ft tiODD TURN PftlLY' MUST ATTEND SCOUT MEETINGS Boys of This Troop Who Miss Will Be Dropped From Bolls After a breathing spell of one month the scoutmaster of Troop 4 called his scouts together last Mon day evening. The scouts paid 25 cents registration fee for the year beginning October 1, and proceeded to lay plans for the future. They voted that any scout of Troop 4 missing three consecutive meetings without a good excuse, such as sickness, should be dropped and his place filled from the waiting list. It was the wish of this troop of scouts that their scoutmaster ar range the scouts in patrols accord ing to age. and to appoint the patrol leaders. Great enthusiasm for the big rally ensued. For the present Troop 4 will meet at 7.30 every Monday evening. Winter Work Discussed by Troop 7 Boy Scouts About "thirty members of Troop 7 gathered at the Harris Street Church last Friday night in re sponse to the call issued by Scout- j master Jerome R. Miller. A gen-1 oral meeting of organization was j held and tentative plans for the I fall and winter work were dis-1 cussed. The boys will put all of their time for the next month on preparation for the outdoor rally in which they are to play a very conspicuous part as they are solely responsible for many of the feature stunts, and all of the surprises, and it is rumored that there will be a whole basket ful of the latter. Midd'etown Boys Are Sorry Scoutmaster Has Been Transferred Troop One of Middletown is in a deep dilemma from which they can see no outlet, for word has just been received by Scoutmaster Joseph Ma son that he is to be transferred iy his company to another part of the country. • Great big gobs of gloom are hang ing thick over the camp of the Mid <Uetown seouts, for they all realize tnat it will be a hard matter to get another leader who will give of his time so unstintedly as did the popular little scoutmajter, who has built up the troop from nothing to one of the most efficient in the vici nity of Harrisburg. 432 MARKET STREET SPECIALS FOR Saturday, Sept. 15,1917 Lip Till Noon Specials STEAKSj|^f22c SMOKED O O PICNIC HAM lb. Zi O C ALL DAY SPECIALS LEAN 1 POT ROAST lb. IOC FANCY 1 O CHUCK ROAST lb. IOC SHORT CUT 1 Q RIB ROAST lb. I J7C SPRING STEWING LAMB lb. £AJC LEG QA SPRING LAMB lb. OUC I SUGAR CURED Q BACON—2 to 3 lb. pieces lb. LINCOLN C 1 BUTTERINE 2 lb. O1 C BUEHLER BROS. /J 1 B. B. Butterine—High Grade .. 2 lbs. OJ. C HOME MADE Q SAUERKRAUT lb. OC S6 MARKETS IN PRINCIPAL CITIES OF 14 STATES MAIN OFFICE TACKING PLANTS CHICAGO. ILL. • PEORIA. ILL. FRIDAY EVENING, BOYS LEARN MUCH DOORS AT CAMP SAGAMACHAN WIG-WA GGING The following is a diary of Camp Sagamachan, written by the boys of Troop 6, who were so fortunate as to be present at the camp during its two weeks' run: Camp Sagamachan Monday, August 20. Camp started off .with a jump. Eight tents, twenty-three campers, company street along river front. Boys had a dip and Dissinger was waterlogged. Undereoffer tried to drink entire Juniata. Haehnlcn sat in middle of river all afternoon. Himes feigned sickness to get out of hike. Diener thinks more of his stomach and his dog than anything else In camp. Leaman wanted to be on kitchen detail always in order to be near the source of eats. Beatty was so busy writing letters to the ladies that he missed his dinner. Eats are good and boys are happy. This Is the life. Mr. Taxis stubbed his toe in the river. Tuesday, August 21. Fred Haehnlen is quite a fisher man. Losh's Run is most attractive place along river, especially for Diener and Rhinesmith. Heagy knows how to store away the eats. Scare in camp. Flashlight seen on mountain by Himes. Diener and lea man, and on investigation proved to be lightning bugs. The camp was up the whole night. Lost seat out of boat. Wednesday, August 22. Troop took a hike to Camp Boyd and -were given a royal reception. Songs were sung and pictures taken. Camp songs were written and learn ed around eamptlre. The camp adopted the enclosed nicknames. ! These names have grown out of in cidents in camp: Taxis, Boss; Soult,. Hustler; Leaman, Tub; Shirk, Jap: Stakely, Steak; Diener, Wrinkles; Fox, Gogs; Haehnlen, Arab; Zimmer man, Lazy; Dissinger, Grouch; Cox, Skyball; Troup, Spuds; Himes, Bits; Leeds, Grub; King. Cuspicorus; Rhinesmlth, Lady; Reigle, Gums; UndercofTer, Leany; Da via. Gravy; Heagy, Shorty. Thursday, August 23. , i Reveille sounded and we nil tum bled out and took the morning ex ercises and dip, after which we had 'reakfast and the various squads were announced. Two squads were picked for signaling and one was sent.to the opposite shore of the river to receive the message. At that time it started to rain and the mes sage sent was "Take Shelter." Be cause of increasing violence of the rain the ttquad returned and every body went to their respective tents. It continued raining all afternoon and at suppertime a cold' lunch was served by the kitchen squad. About midnight it stopped raining, leaving everything very wet. Some of the tents leaked and the fellows who had dry tents had to double up with the less fortunate ones. ~ ... Friday, August 24. Ke\eille was the cruel sound that I caused us to crawl out on a very | we ' earth. That morning exercise and dip were omitted because the blue Juniata" was a reddish brown with mud. After breakfast the first not meal in twenty-four hours, we started to clean up when a thunder storm drove us into the tents again lit stopped about 12 o'clock and the ! sun came out, a very welcome friend. Dinner was served, the squad of the previous day officiating. Camp was I too wet to do much cleaning, so wa ! got ready for the big event of the week, a cornroast at Camp Boyd, where we were the guests of the Campflre Girls from Fine street. After a delightful supper corn, •weiners," buns and other things, not to forget marshmallows, were consumed by all. A fine evening was had, starting out by a Virginia reel, after which games were play**! and ending by each camp singing their camp songs and then some unison singing. We departed with the camp yell for Camp Boyd. That .they all fall we proved no exception, for Camp Boyd's fair ones certainly captured the hoys from Sagamachan. The two hardest hit were Assistant Scoutmaster King, known as "Cus pidorous," and Patrol Leader Soult, known as "Hustler" —? After the officers set the example we followed, hence the numerous journeys of the members to Camp Boyd. We turned in very late that night to which no body objected. Saturday, August 25. Saturday was bright and clear. We cleaned up camp and everything looked fine. The Rev. Mr. Taxis was compelled to leave and camp was in charge of King and Haehn len. Everything was made readv for General Huntsbcrger's arrival. About 1 o'clock the fellows went swimming with ? Easy to guess; the Campflre Girls, of course. I'amp was cleaned and everything was ready for Scoutmaster Huntsbeigor's ar rival. Some of the fellows came with him and each were given the camp yell. Inspection followed by Mr. Huntsberger and supper was served. At campfire that night we had as guests Camp Boyd. Stories were told by Mr. Huntsberger and Miss Edsell. Our Store Will He Closed All Day Monday and Tuesday Until 6 I*. SI C SPECIAL BARGAINS FOR TO-MORROW We have just received a big lot of Men's Working and Dress Shoes that we are offering at our Satur day Bargain Sale. The shoes are all solid leather and are guaran teed to give satisfactory wear. Our PnCe ' $1.98 UP COAT SWEATERS About 300 left; all sizes, many In the lot that ase worth three times the price we ask; no seconds; these are the balance that are left of our 750 lot we had and will be closed out (1 1 Q und (1 QQ Special lor Saturday WINTER UNDERWEAR At what you can call big bargain prices for men, women and chil dren. Hundreds of suits on sale Saturday at J.<j regular prices. SHOES I SHOES! FOR SCHOOL For the boy or girl; have you seeh that special at $1.75; they can not be beat for wear and tear, in all sizes; buy now and save SI.OO and more on the pair. BIG LOT OF MEN'S SUITS At $1.98 up; worth double the price; come in Saturday and buy your needs and you'll be surprised at the bargains we are offering you. We buy in larKe quantities. Iluy for cash, which enables us to under sell our competitors a . MEN'S HATS . All the latest styles and shades; regular $2.50 to $3.00 values. QA \ s.<o Our price for Saturday JL *o*7 w A THE LEADER V/ BARGAIN HOUSE V— OUT OF THE? HIGH RENT DISTRICT Where you get the Biggest and Best Bargains In Harrisburg Don't Forget the Number, 443 Market St. OPEN EVERY EVENING UNTIL 10 O'CLOCK HARRISBURG TELEGRAPH Who Wants to Be a Scoutmaster ? There is an opportunity right here in Harrisburg for any man who wants to'pcrform a real ser vice for liis country. Do you realize, Mr. Reader, what it means to any neighborhood, or community, for 25 or 50 of the leading spirits of boyhood to lie tied 41 p to an organization with adult leadership? Do you know that on good au thority It is stated that in Eng- I Inml and Europe juvenile crime I and delinquency lias increased ."> l>cr cent, since tlie outbreak of I ihc war? Does the welfare of tlie I future citizens of Ilarrisbtirg have any appeal to you? If so, drop around to local council head quarters in the Caldcr Building ; and have a talk alxiut It. Uncle Sam needs leaders of boys! After some songs the girls were es corted home by the boys. Sunday, August 26. After revallle and breakfast we had assembly, at which Mr. Hunts berger made an address an t outlined some plans for the coming year. Aft | er assembly we prepared for Visitors ! and had inspection. The parents of j the boys arrived with papers and I baskets of "eats" and wtfre most cordially welcomed. At noon some ! maneuvers were executed, during I which one squad called on a nest ! of hornets and found them unwilling to receive visitors, as a result of which most of the squad were ex cused to practice first aid. Exhibi tions of signaling wpe next, after which dinner was served. In the afternoon the fellows entertained j their parents. Mr. Huntsberger took part of the troop on a hike up a I nearby mountain, from which they | signaled to camp. After supper wo i took a hike" with the Camp Boyd l girls and on returning sat on a sand | flat and sang. Mr. Huntsberger was compelled to leave, at which we all mourned. We turned in about 10 ! o'clock after a very pleasant day. Monday, August 27. ! We all late and after break fast cleaned up the camp. After dinner five of the fellows went to Duncannon for provisions. While in that burg Diener and Davis proved to be good socitllizers, while Leaman, who seemed afraid of the girls, stayed at the station to hold the train if the othef fellows were late. The five just about ate all the ice cream in the town. Mr. Taxis came up in the afternoon and took charge of tho camp again. Camp Boyd was again our guests at campfire, which was featured by stories, songs and games. Tuesday, August 28. W r ith breakfast over everything was f?ot in readiness for visitors, for this was the official visitors' day. Spe cial secret work was done after din ner which was highly enjoyed by the visitors. At supper it was noticed that "Hustler" and "Cuspidorous" were among the missing. Yes, Camp Boyd is the answer. In the evening ( several others journeyed* to Camp Boyd, while four of the criminals took the boats and went across the river socializing Sure they had a good time. They went back the next night, so there is the proof. About midnight a noise like a "Tomcat choir" disturbed the headquarters tent, which turned out to be the fel lows returning from Camp Boyd. Wednesday, August 29. > Late to bed, late to rise, was the rule with some of the fellows. About 2 o'clock a storm came lip, which left four of the fellows marooned on the other side, of the river. Yep, the four that were there the night be fore, who sait! they stayed inten tionally. The storm let up and they came home in time to get into uni form and go back across the river where they enjoyed the evening in spite of the storm. Thursday, August 30. That was the day we wished would never come, for we broke camp about 1 o'clock in the afternoon. .A dele gation of three went to Camp Boyd —Shoo, while the girls from across the river visited what was camp. Who said there were no pictures taken? About 4 o'clock the truck ar rived and was loaded, and about twenty sad boys climbed on board and waved goodby to the "Girls they left behind them." The ride home was enjoyed, while songs held the sway most of the time. The truck was unloaded at the church and everybody went home leaving behind them two weeks of the best fun they ever had. FREDERICK P. HAEHNLEN. ■WwwwvwvmwmtvwvwuMwwwvwwwwtwwv ! Days on the Open Road j !; By Red Cloud and Lone Star | Continued Between field of glossy green corn stalks, through a cool and shaded lane, along the banks of a winding creek, back on the yellow clay road until we came to the foot of a tall mountain, we trudged mile after mile. A stony road led up the side of the mountain and in the cool shadows, where the leaves inter mingling formed a green canopy over head, the heat and labor of tho early afternoon were quickly forgotten. When wo reached the summit and looked back over tho valley througli which wo had been traveling, wo were more than repaid for all out efforts. The great, river valley spreading away for miles before'our view with its scattered farmhouses and tiny villages appeared to be no more than a Christmas card landscape. A country church yard with its sunken grave stones, two or three wayside schoolhouse's, yellow stubble fields, green cornfields, dark green wood land patches, the narrow creek, the distant Susquehanna and the gray ridge of the' mountains in the far away background all went to make a picture that held us spell bound as we gazed through the openings be tween the leaves. After a short rest we pushed on again. As we descended the far side of the mountain our shadows grew longer and longer in the light of the sinking sun. The landscape became more and more golden as tne great red ball moved nearer the tops of the western mountain. When the last golden rays were fading in the west, we came to a patch of wood TROOP 11 HAS SPLENDID TRIP Enjoy Two Weeks at Craig head; Find Snakes Are Familiar i Troop 11, consisting of 35 boys, j Mr. Manser and Acting Assistant Scoutmaster Joseph Strouse, letf Ilarrisburg for Craighead where w camped for two weeks. Headquarters tent was the lirst tent pitched. It was in the middle of a large clearing and the other tents.were pitched in two rows on either side. The mess and cook tents were pitched behind head quarters. In the middle of tho company street a pit was dug for a] (camptire. The boys were required to get up In the morning at 6.30 o'clock, bat.lie and be at breakfast at 7 o'clock. After breakfast different squads were appointed to do Bifterent lines of work such as cutting wood, carrying water, cleaning up the camp, wash ing cooking utensils for the cook and carrying milk. In the mess tent two boys wffre appointed to act as \yiiters and also a diffeVent .one at each meal to wash Mr. Manser's dishes. Also the la*t and the most disliked of all duties, to clean the tables. After all the camp duties had been performed the boys enjoyed a game of base ball, a swim and a good dinner. In the afternoon the boys were at liberty to do as they choose; writing leters, taking hikes or an afternoon siesta were among the diversions. Snakes Get Familiar Mr. Strouse usually took the boys swimming in the afternoon and th<;n came the always welcomed supper. After supper the entire troop was called upon to gather wood for the campfire, another very much en joyed duty. On Sunday evening the boys ters tent where they joined in a half hour of religious service. The last Sunday school we had in camp will bo remembered. All were sitting around the eampllre while Ml. Manser was talking on the Sunday school lesson when a snake crawled out of one of the large logs that had been placed on the lire. Ex citement ensued. One of the boys, Who has a fashion of collecting snake skins killed it and quiet was restored. No sooner had Mr. Man ser, started with the lesson than another snake crawled out of the same place. It was killed and tho excitement stopped. Selections from a gospel hymn book were sung by some of the boys, the rest sitting around the fire eating peanuts anil talking. Sunday. Jn a camp of Troop 11 is anything but slow and unin teresting. Many of . the parents visited the camp while we were there. One of the prominent visitors -was Mr. Stlne, Chief Scout Executive. His visit was not very delightful a." it rained all. day. Howard C. Fry, president of the Rotary Club of Harrlsburg, and Treasurer of the local Boy Scout Council, visited our camp. The troop received many con tributions from parents, such as viitermelons, canteloupi'H. innrnh mallows and gingersnaps. The troop returned to Harrlsburg on Thurs day, August 30, all healthier, happier boys. CHARLES CRIST, Scribe. Rain Drives Troop 13 Into Ginger Cake Feast Ist Friday evening Troop 13 of Pine Street Church enjoyed a corn roast on the summit of the Rock vllle Mountain. Aftor consuming all the c.ovn, much to the disgust of the troop it started to.raln and the troop made a hasty descent of the moun tain by the aid of the searchlight on the Rockville Bridge. By the time they reached the' river road the rain stopped and the troop decided to hike home. As they passed the sum tier bungalow of Mr. Keeny someone suggested a serenade the troop got a reward — a fine treat of g'.ngercake and cider, and while partaking of the refreshment the rain came down in torrents and the troop returned to Harrlsburg via street car. I J iease take notice that the meeting night Is changed from Tuesday to Friday evening. WM. FENSTEMACIIER, Scout Scribe. land where we decided to camp for the night. We slung oft our packs, carried water from a nearby farm house, gathered firewood and soon a ruddy glow In the gathering dusk and a cheerful crackling of burning wood told of the preparation of sup- Pef. The odor of wood smoke, so delightful to all who love the out door world, and a delicious aroma of coffee began to permeate the air and we sat down to a meal which was devoured with a keen delight and whole heartedness which- are utter strangers to the linen covered, Slowly the dark curtains' of night were drawn across the sky. Tlie woods begun to echo and re-echo the nightly buzzings and chirpings of a myriad of woodland insects. From the tree tojps canje the spirited argu ment of the katydid and call of the whip-poor-wnl, while, every now and then there came to our ears the weird and spooky hoot of some wise old owl. We sat about our pile of blazing logs, drew our blankets about us to keep off the evening chill and tried to pass away the hours with songs and stories. The stories were too commonplace and even the old songs on this night, lacking all their charm fell flat on the night air. The spell of night and the mngic of the campfire's ruddy glow claimed each boy's thoughts and fancies and we all sat in silence with eyes fixed steadfast on the glow ing fire. What a picture! The dark background of the night woods, the warm circle of light, the rising sparks and above all the expressions on the faces of the boys who sit in a circle around the fire! To be Continued SCOUTS KEYED UP FOR HUGE RALLY Designed to Show Just What Movement Means and to Impress Boys With Work Boys! The time is here to net on your toe 3 for the huge outdoor rally and demonstration scheduled for Columbus Day. Every Boy Scout In and about Ilarrisburg Is invited and wanted for this afTair. The only re striction imposed by the committee in charge is that everv scout must bo in uniform. Now, If you haven't a uniform don't let that discourage you, because If you see the commit tee there will be some way for you to get that outfit before the 12th of October. The primary object of the rally is twofold. That is, it is planned to show the general public of Harris burp just what Boy Scouts are, and what they can do, and to i/iterest the scouts themselves in events of thta character, so that in the future there may be more of them, every scout in the city who is a real Bov Scout (and what scout is not?) should feel in honor bound to enter this rally as a definite service in the cause of the greats Boy Scout move ment. There is every indication that this affair will provide some of the most genuine fun that a bunch of boys has ever enjoyed. Not only is it up to the boys in Ilarrisburg to get back of this rally for local reasons, but also because Harrisburg will not be content to be outdone by such cities as Boston, Birmingham, San Fran cisco, Chicago or any others. What they can do we can do, and it is just a question of the fellows getting back of it. Bet's make a loud and Joyful noise and put this across with a boom that will be heard in New York headquarters! • J®* Remember the Place—The Old Astrich Store —Entrance Now on Fourth Streei * M4um Weight Saturday As Usual—Special Bargain; P ■ —3B Dozen Thread Silk Stockings—Black ' J Xtr{i on * y s * zes —Saturday, N > EVERY PAIR PERFECT , . p a j r SATURDAY'S SALE— TO-MORROW'S SALE ti R . WOMEN'S AND YOUNG .Fitting WOMEN'S STYLISH m£?n7w till Surfs—Dresses— si°.2s! srsofliTs $2.00. I gpjj|||| Every new model is here—all the / Ml favored colors- Beetroot, Pekin Special Saturday Sale W Burgundy - Children's Warm J COATS BEWITCHING NEW SWEATERS $4.98, $5.98, $6.98, $3.98 to $8.98 C|i Soft, fluffy shetlands, sturdy silk fibre or pure thread silk w / OU smart new shades of mint green, shell pink, California rose' Sizes 6 to 14 antique gold, light blue, coral pink, with white collars of SEPTEMBER 14, 1917. Second Class Exams Are "Pie" For Troop 13 Tenderfeet in other scout troops will have to hustle if they wish to keep up with Troop 13 in the matter of passing second-class examinations, tions. During the past week four boys of this troop have gotten their sec ond class badges, while from other troops the following numbers have qualified: Troop C, two; Troop is one; Troop 7, one. Big Specials In School Shoes s £S s ,^S£sie Ko to get our stock ready for you—and you c , m !T Iby ?." r Wo houglit at a l>i s saving and i , x V! >(>U i, honelit of every opportunity to purchase for t present as well as for luture needs—at practically factory cost to-di Boys' Gun Metal, Button and Lace Shoes dressy ai serviceable. Sizes 2>£ to 6. $ 1 Q 4 jugular $2.50 values, at $ i ,"( Boys Tan Elk Shoes, in lace or button, extra heavy o; soles, will resist hardest wear. Sizes 1 to 6. Special pric< - $2 45 AND $2.75 Boys' Black Shoes, in lace or button; reg- d 1 A t ular $2.00 value. Special J1 cTT Boys' Gun Metal Shoes, English last, fibre c\ a | sole with rubber heels ; $3.00 values. Special, $u T"< Boys' Tan English Shoes, Goodyear stitch- ry Q. j ed, neat lasts. $3.50 values. Special *4> Misses' and Children's Champagne Shoes, sizes 8 ] /2 to Special, <*•■ QQ £0 Af- Little Gents' Shoes, gun metal, English lasts, 1J < sizes 11 to 13 l /i. $2.50 values. Special JL Misses' and Children's Shoes, in gun metal, patent leathi button, plain or cloth tops; $2.50 value. Special, $1 49 AND $1.98 - Factory Outlet Shoe 00. E I? URTI Veteran Volunteer Firemen's CARNIVAL ALL NEXT WEEK FOURTH AND SENECA STREETS Attractions Furnished By GREATER SHEESLEY SHOWS Get Firm Hold on Scout Fundamei During the temporary al from the city of Scoutmaster F D..Young, the activities of Tro are being guided by Dr. J. I Campbell, of tho State Biol< Department. Though a new organizatiol hoys in Troop 17 are netting £ hold on the fundamentals of i ing and expect to more than their end during the coming wi program.
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