4 HOME-READING COURSE FOR CITIZEN-SOLDIERS (Issued by tlie War Department and all rights to reprint reserved) This course of thirty daily lessons is offered to the men selected for service in the National Army as a practical help in getting started in the right way It is informal in tone and does not attempt to give binding rules and directions. These are contained in the various manuals and regulations of the United States Army, to which this Course is merely introductory. LESSON NO. 30. THE SOLDIER IN HAITI.E tFreceding Lesson,s: 1, Your Post of Honor; 2, Making Good as a Soldier; 8, Nina Soldierly Qualities; 4, Get ting Ready For Camp; 5, First Days in Camp; 6, Cleanliness In Camp; 7. Your Health: S, Marching and Care of Feet; 9. Your Equipment and Arms; 10. Recreatiou in Camp; Xl, Playing the Game; 12. Teamwork In The Army; 13. Grouping Men Into Teams; 14, The Team Leaders; 15. Fighting Arms of the Service; 16; Staff Branches of the Service.—l; 17, Staff Branches of the Service —II; 18, Army Insignia; 19, The Army System of Training; 20. Close-Order Drill; 21. Extended Order Drill; 22, Guard Duty: 23. Getting Ahead in the Army: 24. Army Courtesy; 25, Discipline and Uespict for the Col ors; 28. Some Army Traditions: 27. The Spirit of the Service; 2. Why We Fight; 29, The War in Europe.) The average civilian, no matter how brave he may be, has little desire to po into battle. Even though he knows very well that the chances of his being killed or severely wounded are comparatively small, yet the thought of placing himself in a post of danger fare to face with a well-trained and 4JF\ MMS* J£ aMM nil GET* Ol'R PRICES mm 30-32\ IliSaMlJ f(j|p fey rs ESTIMATE OX W ( SECOND smV®s#y £?>■** * YOVR DRAPERIES, HR*--'_ ' i i, v re i .j-jts ure c> Burns , Fall Opening of Furniture I I Rugs, Blankets and Draperies I mmmmmmmmmmmm ■■■hhbhrbmbh ■BDBDI IN ■!■■■■ Starts the season ivith a vast stock of durable O' jj*• • i •, • ~ , *" I and, distinctively attractive furniture, which can ,■„• -.> purchased our easy-to-pay-for plan fl Mi mibiifm based on cash selling methods. Besides this jfjj: L service you have the reputation of our years in business and the integrity of the largest furni- J -l^i ture house in this section of the State back of Fall Opening Special your purchase. 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Extra Quality White Wool <t o f"|f| WOOL BLANKETS—gray with fancy la Blankets; special vOtUU border", heavy weight pf3*3vJ WEDNESDAY EVENING, courageous enemy is more or less ter rifying to him. This state of mind is entirely natu ral. Every man goes through it. The bravest soldiers of the Civil War and of all wars testify to their dread of entering battle, but this is a feeling that can be conquered even by a man who is physically timid. It is related that a veteran soldier was observed by one of his comrades just before the Battle of Seven Oaks to be white and trembling and was reproached with being soared. "Yes." he replied. "It you were one-half as scared as I ain you'd be making a dash for the rear." Ninety per cent of the men now fight ing so d&untlessly in Europe have doubtless passed through a similar experience and hold themselves in the path of duty only through mastery of their physical fears. Urnntli of Setf-Confldence As u man's military training pro gresses, his body becomes stronger, and therefore better able to stand strain and intense activity. He grows accustomed to the heavy firing. He gets practice in handling' his rifle and his bayonet with skill, so that he be comes confident of his ability to do fend himself. He learns how to ad vance over ground apparently swept with bullets without exposing himself to really effective Are. He grows used to the idea of meeting; enemies face to face in battle. All your training: as a soldier will work toward putting you into condi tion to meet the test of battle when the time comes with true American spirit—with the intelligence and cour age that make eventual victory cer tain. Private soldiers are not required to study tactical problems. These are solved by the higher officers. But every man should thoroughly under- j stand the following elementary prin ciples of combat: 1. The offensive wins. 2. Battles are won by the individual soldier. It is emphatically' "up to" him. Spendid leadership and fine equipment are of avail only when each private does his utmost. 3. Victory depends more on nerve and fighting spirit than on the best weapons and armor in the world. Importanrp of (he Attack Defensive action alone never wins victories. The army which succeeds must be ready and anxious to attack. There are many advantages in taking the offensive. The destruction of hos tile trenches by heavy bombardment preceding the attack weakens the enemy's spirit and sometimes leads to the surrender of men who are in no condition to withstand assault. The chief advantage, however, is the fact that the attacking side chooses its o%vn time and place to strike, forc ing the enemy to readjust his de fenses accordingly. It is always possible In battle for gcod infantry to "defeat an enemy greatly superior in numbers, but lack ing in training, discipline, leadership and morale." (Infantry Drill Regula tions. par. 354.) In another place in the Regulations it is well remarked "modern war requires but one kind of infantry—good infantry." Re member, too, in this connection an other statement in the Regulations, which lias been previously quoted, to the effect that discipline "is the dis HARRISBURG TELEGRAPH tlngulshlng mark of trained troop - All these remarks t<?na toward one 1 conclusion, namely, that the discipline | of the Army Is a big factor In giving ; men the tenacity which enables them to go Into battle with dauntless cour age and to win victories. Discipline can accomplish wonders among men who are naturally lacking in brains and self-reliance. It can accomplish" a great deal more, however, among those who possess these natural qual ities. Men who are thoroughly disciplined, and yet within the limits of discipline possess the priceless quality of Initia tive. make ideal soldiers. They are the men who can always be trusted to pull themselves out of tight places, to carry attacks through until suc cess is won, to hold out against all odds. Making Yourself ltenl Soldier Men of this type will be found In the National Army—ten of thousands of thein. If you have made up your mind to be one of them, see that you enter Into your training with vigor and Interest. Make yourself a thor ough soldier In the quickest possible time. Learn to obey orders without fear or question. At the same time remember to carry out those orders with true intelligence and self-reli ance. Within the next few months tlje National Army will be formed into a splendid body of troops filled with a spirit of loyalty and of enthusiasm for our just cause, efficient from top to bottom. In which every man will be fitted and ready to do his duty. Such an army backed by all the re sources of the country—resources of men. of money and of materials prac tically without limit—la bound to go forward to victory. There may be temporary reverses and periods ot gloom, as in all other wars; but in the end victory must and will be won. This is the object toward which all your training Is to be directed. Pu6 into that training all your own earn estness and energy. Fit yourself to wear with pride and credit the uni form of an American citizen-soldier. This is the road of honor and of real service to the nation. WAR BARS PROOF BUT BOARD ACTS Compensation Commission Decides That a Woman Is a Legal Widow of Miner The State Compensation Board has ruled in favor of "Victoria Glassick, of Shamokfn, In a compensation claim against the Greenough lied Ash Coal* Co., in which the woman set forth | that because of the war she was un able to procure from Russia certifi cates as to her marriage and birth of children while in Russia. It was contended that there was no proof that she was the lawful wife of the man killed, but the board accepted her statement of marriage and In an opinion says she should know the dates of birth of her children. The pair lived together in this country for nine, years and a brother who witnessed the wedding seventeen years ago in Russia made an affidavit to thai effect. In deciding the extent of disability resulting from the loss of a hand, the board says in a Pittsburgh case that it will continue to follow the policy of broad 'construction of the compen sation law. In the claim of Pylyplw vs. Lorain Steel Company the board says it cannot consldei claims made a year after an accident. The board, in an opinion by Com missioner Leech, modifies the award > in the case of vs. Cuthbert Brothers, Pittsburgh, and marked the case "continued" until a year from May 31, when, if permanent disability is found, the application may be re newed. Chairman Mackey directs payment of compensation by the Atlantic Re fining Company to parents of William Nuonan, Philadelphia, who had con tributed "earnings In varying sums and at irregular Intervals" toward sspport of a mentally defective sister. It is found that the parents' income Is only sufficient to maintain the household and that the care of the sister is an additional burden on the father since the death of the son. The board affirmed Referee Beemer in a case in which it was found that William H Rice, Dallas, was para lyzed by falling from a ladder and that the fall was not due to. paraly sis. .In the case of Elmer Pater, Glen side, vs. Superior Steel Company, Car negie, It is found that a man who had suffered an injury so that it would affect the use of an arm to the same extent as if it had been amputated above the elbow has lost the use of the arm. Commissioner Leech says in decid ing the case of Lisak vs. Delaware, wanna anil Western Railroad that there was no evidence of an ac cident offered in the case, adding: "We are not permitted to guess at or speculate for facts." The same com missioner makes this observation in Gallic vs. Verner Coal and Coke Com , pany, Pittsburgh: "Whilst we regard 1 this as a very close question on the facts as presented to the board, the referee had the witnesses and the claimant before him and cou-ld con sider his personal impression of their manner and conduct his conclusions on evidence which if believed by him was sufficient to support his find ings." In twenty cases awards made against railroads engaged In Inter state commerce are set aßidft because of Federal court rulings and In nine other cases appeals are dismissed without comment. Newsboys to Stage Their Show Tonight The newsboys' big minstrel show will be put on to-night at the Board of Trade auditorium. The boys have put forth every effort to make the show funny and a success. Almost al of the actors are the r.cwsies who can be found on the street with their papers, at any time during the day. They have the grit and the nerve to go through with their parts like veterans, and every thing points to a big hit for the young actors. The results of the primaries will be read from the stage as fast as the returns can be gotten. Churches of God to Hold Congregational Meetings To select a pastor for the coming year and to elect officers, the congre gation of the Green Street Church of God will hold a meeting this evening at 7.30 o'clock. Services will be held to-morrow I evening at which the Rev. J. C. Forn crook. of Penbrook, will preach. The Hev. J. Q. Welgle, of Rohrerstown, will preach Friday evening. Sunday evening the ordinance will be ob served. The Maclay Street Church of God will hold its annual meeting this ovening. NAMED COLLECTOR Washington, Sept. 19.—Byron R. Newton, of New York, was nominated to-dav by President Wilson to be col lector of customs at New York. Mr. Newton, will succeed Dudley Field Malone, who resigned recently because of President Wilson's posi tion on the suffrage question. Mr* Newton has been an assistant secre tary of the treasury for several years. MBKUTY BONDS READY Washington, Sept. 19.—The treasury department announced to-night that deliveries of the first Liberty Bonds will commence on September 2G. At that time the printing of the bonds will be far enough advanced to permit prompt deliveries. HAD EVERYTHING BUT THE LICENSE "We want to be married." The" announcement came from a beaming young man, accompanied by a young woman no less beaming, as they accosted a floorwalker at the entrance of a downtown department store, says the Spokane Chronicle. "But—but, ah—bqt the marriage licenses are onlV to be procured at the courthouse," blundered the floor walker, somewhat chagrined to he unable for the first time to supply a customer with what ho wanted. "Oh, we have the license," re plied the young man, "we are Just looking for a nice, quiet place to be married." That's Easy, 'He Says "Well, if that is all you want, you are not long for single blessedness," and In two minutes arrangements were made for a simple little wed ding in the tearoom on the eighth floor. William W. Telford, a young farm er of Tekoa, and Miss Margaret E. Graham, of Rocklyn came to the city under directions from Dan Cupid. They were alone and were somewhat delayed In making ar rangements for their wedding, but the efficiency of the modern depart ment store came to their aid. The ceremony was performed by a clergy man who chanced to be in the store. WELFARE UNION IN JACKSON Jackson* Miss.—Community lead ers of Jackson have organized the "Jackson Social Welfare Union," In order to provide for the comfort, amusement and general welfaw of National Guard troops stationed near that city. Addition Will Be Built By Olivet Presbyterian It was unanimously agreed at a meeting of the members of the Olivet I Watch the TRE Everybody's Goin' Right to 9 em i Speed—well rather ! Just the fastest eaten — fastest selling mints that ever perched on a counter. One, two, three and they're gone. p Gone—yes—but not forgotten. No one ever §S forgets TRIANGLE MINTS. | They just freshen you all up like an April shower. Get the fresh, dewy, minty taste —that delightful snap and pep. Don't miss it. It's there! If you like mint, you'll like to nibble brittle, crackling TRIANGLES. Every crunch releases a fresh minty vapor —makes you sit up and take notice. Go to any live, up-to-the-minute confectioner, druggist or tobacconist and get your first package Peppermints —you bet, and _ 3 concentrated Triangular The WitltermintS Co., IllC. jlljlj I Wintergreen jj J Watson & Cooper take pleasure in inviting the men and young men of Harrisburg and vicin ity to inspect the Fall Opening of Worthy Clothes For Fall and Winter Thursday Friday Saturday September 20, 21, 22 Every authentic model —every weave— every color tone that has been decreed for autumn and winter wear—are to be seen in wide range at sls S2O $25 14 North Third Street NEXT DOOR TO GORGAS* DRUG STORE SEPTEMBER 19, 1917. Presbyterian Church, Derry and Klt tatlnny streets, to build an addition . to the church. The addition will have 1 a seating capacity of 200. k During the evening money was I pledged for the remodeling. C. Frank Class, John Gates and J. Hiyrry Stc were appointed as the building c< inlttce. The money used for the w will be known as the "Bible Class dltlon Fund," and Charles Hlmes, will act as secretary.
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