davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-07-08

ride in them. we wondered why any
one should.
And then, as spring came on he
found out. The choice between a taxi
and hack or hanson is the best
Of n mans affection In New York. II
n suitor takes you by the elbow ahti
leads you 20 taxi. as you came down
the steps of the famous old cafe you
know his interest in you is superficiai
But II he elbows his way determinedly
thru the other couples anxious "a
charter the old horse vehicle. you
know that the evening has romantic
significance. There Is excitement IN
speeding up Fifth avenue drawn by
good engine. But it takes youth
ard Imagination and sense of pleas
ant intimacy to go jogging along AZ q
trot over the shiny, light reflectins
pavements OF big city at night.
Brosan watched the patrons of the
back stand at first with scorn: he
thought they didn't want to pay taxi
rates. Then. observing that some
men who might easily be the owners
Of private cars seemed TO prefer nat
ural horse power. he began to puzzle
II out. In time he saw that women
eyes and less aggressive costumes
in sablcs and perfumes with high
cold laughter and grimly gay lips
were apt 10 choose the taxis. But
that the silent, quiet girls with wide
were content. nay eagerly willing, 10
take the half-tottering hacks.
One night Brogan got substitute
for his place at the check stand. ana
himself drove a newly-engaged couple
thru Central Park. When he came
back he was silent. But there was
n change In his face that made one
. g,.lr 80 Ii -. L..
in the spring. He took a long walk
alone. then headed for a queer nttle
lunch room In the wilds of Third
avenue. Over there was brown
eyed waitress who had sometimes
slipped him" n plump third Dough-
nut. altho every New Yorker knows
that since the beginning of history
restaurant douehnuts have always
been two-for-five.
The brown eyed girl began to show
signs of mental unrest before Bro
gan had been at her table ten ,nn-
utes.
You amt yourself. Mr.. Brosan,'
she ventured. You're that white
and stare so. Amt you well? Would
you like anything else?"
RroGan put his taxi-bred caution
and cynicism behind him.
Yes" he announced In half whis-
per. Il wish you'd go for drive
with me-in a hack"
The brown ewes widened, then they
dropped demurely.
Sure I'd be very pleased to 60.
Mr.. Broran." she faltered.
And II you like-hack ridin'-meb-
be I'll buy one. I'm thinkin' that
II you do. I'd like 20 take up hack
drivin' fer n livin'. An--an-bcsides
anyway. n married man outta be in
business fer himself"
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-07-08
TAXI.
(Ry SARA MOORE.)

tRy SARA MOORE)
Copyright. 1917 by the Mcclure Newspapci
Syndichte.)
Brogan's family had always pre-.
dicted that he would come to some
bad end So he grew up hurrrediy
and became a taxi-driver.
All his days were given TO pro-
voklng traffic policemen to inven,
new cuss- words. AT night he acquired
n knowledge OF after dark humanity
that would have wrecked half the
homes in Manhattan and not II few
"out west" II he had ever divuiged
his special Information.
lie knew as much about home life
as pirate. Somtimes he slept In
the untidy cot assigned TO him over
the garage. Frequently he dozed In
his drivers seat between trips "a
snatched forty winks In the depths
of his cab when he happened 10 be
last of a long line waiting at a pun
lie stand or hotel. To he adapted W
such precArious existence he had
TO have the constitution of battie-
ship. His disposition was abour us
tender as his constitution. He could
frighten a lap-dos into Mysteries Uy
Just looking AT H. fie hated lap-dogs
and the women who owned them, and
even the stupid little Pekinese pups
would shive- away from his presence
as IL his glare could scorch. Some
times children smiled nj him. But
often even they stopped In the middle
OF friendly grin and let II die a
frozen death.
Brogan's meals were as sketchy as
his hours. Some times he got the
overflow OF champagne and expensive
food when he drove extra celcbru-
torious parties to Bacchanalian festi-
vities. But being naturally selfish
soul he had streak of thrift that
kept him from squandcring his tips
and earning is expensive tastes
When he was paying for his own
meals he usually swallowed some Of
the salt leather that passes for nam
on Third avenue and washed II oowu
with o hot solution favored with
coffee but open to the suspicion or
having been diluted with witch hazel
and dishwater
Human nature is less idealized ny
a taXi-driver than father confessor.
In taxi self revelation Is less
guarded than I'm confessional Rro-
gan Judged all men by the wealthy
youths with more money than intel
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-07-08

Arthur Goats; sack race, Arthur
Goats; rooster chase, Robert Mays;
girls potato race, Georgia Castle.
The corn is almost burnt up. Il Is
most distressing to witness the result
OF the drought. All the gardeners
work Is wasted. Even fruit trees are
showing the effect OF this dry spell.
Mr.. and Mrs. Van Yargee and chill
dren left for home last week but were
recalled 20 Missouri by the serious
Illness OF Mrs. Yargee's father.
Mrs. Vanderpool and children vis-
tied in Tulsa this week Mrs. Brock
from Neosho has been visiting her son,
r. Brock.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ray Hays and daugh-
ter and Mr.. and Mrs. l.. Postoak and
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-07-08

family motored to Mud Creek for n
fishing outing on the Fourth.
Miss Macy Postoak entertained with
a musical Tuesday afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. II. r. Bridges motored
to Sapulpa this week to attend fam
lily reunion held on the birthday ami
versary of Mrs. Bridges, ST.
Miss Fhancis Schulz has returned
home after a visit with Mrs ]. Dixon.
Mrs. Gilbert and family from Sa-
rulpa were guests Of Mrs. o. Bland
over July 4.
Mrs. Cass and daughter Billie have
come here from Effingham. ILL.,, to
make their home.
Mrs. F. L. Davis and two sons are
home from visit in Chelsea and
Muskogee.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-07-08


every evening under the direction OF
the Reverend Angiin and the Rever-
end Hicks.
| the east side of town.
Roy and Cecil Henry spent July 4
at Joplin, Mo.
V. Hudson has purchased a house
in the west part OF town from F.
Copsy. Mr.. Copsy will build a new
home on the east side.
]. Barnette has sold his lot on Main
street. A house viii be erected there
ut once.
A pie supper was held Saturday
evening nj the Happy Hollow school
house. The event was well attended
by members of the community.
Mrs. Elsie Wither has recovered
from, recent severe illness.
The Homo Mission will meet We'd
nesday afternoon with Mrs. Owen
Bland. Last week the society met at
Mrs. j. Hennines.
The school board met Monday even
ing at the home of o. T. Brooks.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. ]. Sawyer and son
Vennetti visited In Bixby this week.
Tulsa visitors this week included:
Mrs. McNatt, Mrs. c. l. Boberg ana
Mrs. w. ]. Flahie.
The town council held its regular
monthly meeting Monday night ana
transacted routine business.
Walks are being taken up on the
| school grounds and preparations made
TO commence the new building.
Frank Davis 10 at the Sunnyside
hospital with q severely injured foot.
Mr.. and Mrs. Earl Mays left Mon
day for Broken Arrow after a weeks
visit with Mrs. Joe Freedman.
The celebration held July I under
the direction OF the Civic league vas
well attended and an interesting pro-
pram was enjoyed by ALL The fol-
lowing were hte prize winners. Boys
footracs. Arthur Coats: potato racs.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-07-08
Nothing Else to Shake.

As he glanced at the note telling
him that his better half had packed
her grip and gone home TO mother. a
convulsive sob shook his frame.
But that was all there was for the
convulsive sob to shake, inasmuch as
he was a living skeleton In dime
museum. IN
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-07-08
Fortunate Man.

Hobo-Say. mister. would youse
mind stakin' pore man wot Amt got
no home ter a few pennies?
Enpeck-What! You amt got no
home? Say. old chap, you are playing
in great luck. Why, you can stay out
all night every night II you want to
and never get "A call down.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-07-08

Mr.. and Mrs. J. w. Gilliland have
returned from trip to Waxahachie
Texas.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-07-08

Miss Mabel barnard Is Ill Of ty-
phoid in the home of her sister, Mrs.
X. NJ. McFarlin,
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-07-08

Mrs. r. II. Shattuck left YESTERDAY,
for Wichita, Kan, TO join Mr.. Shattuck
and remain during the summer.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-07-08

Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. Ellis and children
will leave during the week for n motor
trip to Colorado and the northwest.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-07-08

Mr.. and Mrs. James A. Chapman
came home yesterday from weeks
stay on their ranch in the Usage
country.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-07-08

Mrs. Don Hagler and daughters. the
Misses Margaret'and Jean. will leave
on Tuesday for Estes Park, Gel, 10
remain until autumn.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-07-08

Mr.. and Mrs Glenn T. Braden, Miss
Elizabeth Braden and the younger son
OF the family left during the week for
their home in Sewickley. Pa.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-07-08

Mr.. and Mrs c. w. Benedict left
Yesterday in their car. going via
Nebraska, for n several weeks stay in
Colorado
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-07-08

Miss Elise Potterf OF Ardmore, who
was Mrs. Frederick =. Walters guest
for few days during the week, has
returned home.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-07-08

Mr.. George Bolts of Topeka, Kan.
is the guest today OF Mr.. Howard Il
Appleton In the home of Mr. and Mrs
X. w. Rowland, ia East Sixth Street
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-07-08

Mrs. George Willingham returned
home yesterday to st. Louis after a
visit with her niece. Mrs William
Briggs.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-07-08

where they will spend several weeks
in girls camp. MIR. Dickey Will ac-
company them as far as Kansas city.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-07-08

Mrs Thomas J. Walsh and sons
Sidney and baby Patsy left last night
10 spend two months in Colorado
Springs, Col.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-07-08

Mrs. Bernard A. Bridgewater OF
Muskogee is visiting the home of her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. A. C. Spitz-
nagle.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-07-08

Mrs. j. Howard johnson and daugh-
ter. Miss Emma Rilla Johnson, will
go TO Kansas City today for week S
visit.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-05-31
Harrisburg Hospital
Nurses in Commencement

DIR. j. George Becht. secretary of
the State Board of Education, will
deliver the address to the nurses of
the graduating class Of the Harris
burg Hospital this evening at COM
mencement exercises held in Masonic
Hall
Special badges awarded to the
nurses for their work in training will
be presented by DIR. f. w. Coover,
of the hospital staff. David E. Tracy,
president of the Harrisburg Cham
Der of Commerce and a member of
the board of managers, will present
the diplomas. Music will be fur
nished blythe Sara Lemer orchestra.
Members of the graduating class
are Beatrice Mae Alexander, Har-
risburg; Evelyn Jane Davis, Clear
field; Cora Blanche Foutz. Zanes-
vile. Ohio; Amanda Elizabeth Geist-
white, New Cumberland; Ruth Hack
man, Carlisle; Harriet Marguerite
Hoax. Pembroke; Minerva Helen
Martin, Hershey; Helen Winifred
Smith, Steelton; Ruth Caroline
Wyckoff. Harrisburg.
The lecturers of the training course
were DR.. Frederick w. Coover, DR.. j.
Walter Park, DIR. Carson Coover, DR..
Haryey f. Smith. Dr. John II. Eager.
DR.. Harry B. Walter, DR.. David S.
Funk, DIR. William f. Wright, DR..
Christian f. Jauss, DIR. George b.
kunkel. DR.. Jesse l.. Lenker, DR..
John b. McAlister, DIR. George C.
Moffitt, Francis NJ. Scott, Frances
Hamilton, Helen l.. Heck, Martha j.
Slicer and Mary L.. Shaneman.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-05-31
MISS MARTHA SHARTZER
MISS BERTHA G. ADAMS

Miss Martha Shartzer, a gifted
reader and singer, scored a big sue
cess in the title role of the Susque-
hammock Camp Fire play, as ANY
Girl" Miss Bertha G. Adams, a tai
ented elocutionist, as a City Camp
Fire Girl, won unusual merit for her
fine work.
The play was given in the Shin
nell schoolbuilding, under the super
vision of Mrs. Roscoe q. Bowman,
the guardian of Camps ! and 9, be-
fore a large and interested audience.
The plot suggested in a broad way
the work. life and interest of Camp
Fire girl, and their great delight in
nature. The parts were we'll taken
and the girls received much applause
and comment for their excellent
work. Judging from the attitude of
those who saw it, the play has ac-
cUmplished its intended aim-that of
promoting greater interest, evincing
the noble IDEAS, healthy life and
practical work of the Camp Fire
girl. The proceeds of the play will
be used in furthering their work.
Prior to the song America" which
closed the entertainment, the Rev.
Alfred L. TaXis presented Mrs. Bow
man with a large bouquet of roses
as a gift of appreciation from the
girls.
Those participating in the play in
cluded: Miss Jane Wallace, Miss
Sara Colsher, Miss Julia Shartzer,
Miss Dorothy Weidman. Miss Virgin
ia Storey, Miss Edith Holbert, Miss
Frances Todd. Miss Georgiana Par
themore, Miss Bertha G. Adams,
Miss Helen Gable. Miss Effie Blough,
Miss Mildred Smiley, Miss Mary I'm
ger and Miss Marion Smiley.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-05-31
COUNTRY CLUBS
in CELEBRATION
With Flagraisings and Patri-
otic Orations Memorial Day
Is Commemorated


Memorial Day was celebrated at
the Country Club of Harrisburg with
an all-day tennis tournament, golf
matches. flag raising and dancing.
At $50 o'clock the patriotic ex-
ercises began with Deputy Attorney
General William NJ. largest the
speaker and John Horton and How
ard Corl, two caddies. who are Boy
Scouts, drawing the flag to the top
OF the tall Flagstaff. The Updegrove
played The Star-Spangled
Banner" and everyone sang it heartily.
There wer fifty entries in the golf
tournament and the entrance fees,
given to the Red Cross. totaled fine
amount. The teams were captained
by A. Boyd Hamilton and Samuel c.
Todd, the former team winning by a
score OF to 3. The winners. who
received prizes of golf balls, were
John p. Dohoney. Frank Payne.
Frank Masters, Fleming Nevin, of
Sewickley, and Ehrman Mithell.
In tennis the preliminary rounds
or the mixed doubles were played off
IN the morning, the matches follow
ing closely. Miss Dora Wickersham
Coe and DR.. George Reilly Moffitt
were captains. In the finals two
sets were played, the tournament be-
ing called then on account of dark
ress. In this round William
McCreath and Miss Jean Cameron
Won the first set from Vance c.
Mccormick and Miss Frances Bailey.
6-2, while the latter defeated the
former in the second set. 81. The
remaining three sets will be PLAYED
on saturday afternoon at $40,
Exercises at Colonial
one hundred and fifty mem bers
or the Colonial Country Club at
tended the celebration at the club
house yesterday afternoon, enjoying
golf, cards and dancing after din
ner. a siXty-foot steel flagpole was
erected in the center of the lawn and
the flag raising was done by Paul
Starkey. The Rev. DIR. Robert Bag
nell, of the Grace Methodist Church,
a gifted orator, spoke of Following
the Flag" and the audience sang
My Country. 'Tis of Thee" as the
Star and Stripes f1oated in the
breeze.
In the golf tournament Frederick
Lewis was a winner OF the cup for
the lowest landscape score and S43
was turned in to the Red Cross fund
by the club. Dancing after dinner
was enjoyed by nearly hundred
people. the Updegrove orchestra
playing. Arthur II. Bailey, president,
was in charge of the exercises,
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-05-31
Mehring-Bright Wedding
Memorial Day Morning

The marriage of Miss Katharine
Elizabeth Bright. of 81 North Cam
eron street. to Harry r. Mehring. son
of Mrs. Mary l.. Mehring 201 Harris
street. was a quiet event of Wednes-
Cay morning, May 80, at 3 o'clock.
The ceremony was performed by
the Rev. Reinhold Schmidt. pastor of
ST. Michaels German Lutheran
Church. at the parsonage in North
street.
The bride wore a gray travelling
costume with hat to harmonic and
a corsage bouquet OF violets and lilies
of the valley. There were no at
tendants.
Following the service a wedding
breakfast was served at the home of
the brides parents, Mir. and Mrs.
George Bright. and lateI the young
couple left for n trip to Niagara
Falls. Buffalo and New York. They
will be lat home" to their friends
after June Is at Linesville, Pa.
where Mr.. Mehring, a graduate of
Central high school, class of 1910,
is located in business.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-05-31
Arouse Interest in War
;. Work Fund of Y. M. G. A.

Invitations have been issued for q
Conference Tea at the Civic Club to-
morrow afternoon at o'clock, in tho
interests of the National Three Mil
hon Dollar War Work Fund.-" now
being secured for the Y. NJ. C. A.
work among the American troops en-
listed for service on the field. at the
home camps and in the trenches and
camps abroad.
Judge Joseph Burlington. United
States Circuit Judge, of Pittsburgh,
will be guest of honor and make en-
address on The World War and Our
Consequent Responsibility" Miss
Anne Mccormick will be hostess for
the tea following. On the committee
are Mrs. Henry Mccormick, Mrs. J.
w. Reilly, Mrs. Charles A. Kunkel,
Mrs. John II. Weiss, Mrs. Edwin S.
Herman, Mrs. Arch G. Knisely, Mrs.
William p. Starkey, Mrs. James II.
Darlington, Mrs. A. p. L. Dull, Mrs.
Charles II. Bergner. Miss Caroline
Pearson, Mrs. William J. Bowman
and Mrs. William Henderson
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-05-31
Reception to Bruce Rider
Who Has Just Graduated

Mr.. and Mrs. William Rider, of
Marysville, gave a reception and sup
Der in honor of their son Bruce on
his graduation from the Marysville
high school Tuesday evening.
About fifty guests We're present
frcm Marysville. Enola. New Buffalo,
Liverpool. York and Harrisburg,
among whom were the following:
Mr.. and Mrs. George Rider, Mrs
Joseph Steele. Miss Jean Steele. Mrs.
Paris Rider, Miss Georgiana Rider.
Mrs. Cornelius Snyder and daughter,
Mr.. and Mrs. Russell Rider and fam
lily. Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Ulsh. Mr..
and Mrs. Ray Steele, Mrs. Leon
Steele, Miss Margaret Schaefstal.
Mrs. Alonzo Steele, Miss Mary
Varnes. Mr.. and Mrs. John Fl. Steele
and son, Mr.. and Mrs. William Kines.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jacob Steele. Mr.. and
Mrs. John Shull, Mr.. and Mrs. c. n.
Liddick, Miss Anna Wagner, the Rev.
and Mrs Bidlaok. Mr.. and Mrs.
Mutch. Miss Margaret Roush and
Mrs EppleV
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-05-31
CAMP HILL CIVIC
CLUBS CARNIVAL
Thanks Due to Helpers and
Friends Who Made Event
Such a Delight

Mrs. James Milhouse, president of
the Camp Hill Civic Club. has called
q meeting of the Board of Directors
for tomorrow afternoon at o'clock
at the home of Mrs. II. z. Zook, for
final settlement of the carnival af-
fairs.
The club regrets that so few OF
their Harrisburg friends were able
to attend the community carnival
held last Saturday, in Zacharias
Park, which proved such a wonder
ful success. Through the courtesy of
President Bishop, of the Valley Rail
ways Company, the park was bril-
liantly lighted and business went on
briskly until $50 o'clock. The club
also owes Mr.. Bishop thanks for car
advertising, to Koons Brothers, for
the use of their auto trucks, to the
honorary members of the club who
labored faithfully afterward to clear
the park and burn the debris. and
to the fire company, which gener-
ously loaned tables and chairs.
The most attractive feature of the
carnival was undoubtedly the charm-
Ing Maypole dancing, directed by Mr..
and Mrs. c. o. Shaar. The crowd of
admiring spectators watching the
graceful children never realized that
hack of all the wonderful dancing
lay the work of directing and think
ing out scenes cheerfully given by,
the Shaars. When the booths clos
ed it was found that the most money
was turned in by the advertising
booth in charge of DR.. and Mrs. Sieg-
mund. Mrs. Siegmund is one Of
Camp Hills most interested club
women and always succeeds in clev-
erly putting through her plans; this
time they went far beyond expecta-
ton.
While the club feels it quite impos-
sible to express their gratitude to all
who so kindly aided them in the
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-05-31
NEW HOME IN AN OLD HOUSE

Not every bride is fortunate enough
to be able to move into a new home
or one that is built to suit her taste.
but every bride can be perfectly sat
isfied with her home. new or old. If
she enlists the services of the Blake
Shop. 225 North Second street. for
they can help her in planning her
rooms. and will refnish and repaint
woodwork and repaper the house so
that 1t really looks just like new.
They offer most interesting assort-
ment Of rugs. draperies. curtains and
uph olstery fabrics with which it is
possible to make a charming and
beautiful home at moderate expense
from even the shabbiest of old
houses.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-05-31
May Die in Hospital,
But He's No Stacker

Chicago. May 31.-"Well, I tried,
anyway. They can't call me a slack
er now, mother can they?"
Watchers at the bedside of Perry
A. Ball, 18-year-old Chicago boy,
have learned these words by heart,
for in his delirium he has repeated
them over and over.
Ball, who graduated from High
school last February, tried to enlist
three weeks ago, but was refused
when he stated his age. He returned
later with his mothers permission to
enlist and was then refused for a
minor physical disability. He under
went an operation for this trouble.
and after eleven days in a hospital
he was accepted by the Illinois Field
Artillery. While waiting the call for
active service he went back to work,
and Friday suffered a relapse from
his recent operation and consequent
illness, and now is in a serious con-
dffi0n
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-05-31
MAY BE DRAFT-DODGERs

Laredo. Texas. May 31.-Federal Of
ficials here to-day disclosed the fact
that from fifteen to twenty young
Americans with little baggage. but
carrying plenty of money and ap-
parently of good families, are cross
ing into Mexico daily.
They go south, ostensibly to mine,
prospect for oil, or pursue other occu-
pations for which apparently they
are not trained. and it is believed by
officials that they are leaving the
United States to avoid conscription.
Most of the young men are from east
ern states. some being from points as
far east as Maine and New Hamp-
shire.
A full description Is taken of each
American leaving the country for fu-
ture identification.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-05-31
Scouts to Entertain For
Benefit of Travelling Fund

Scouts of Troop No. II of the Mar
ket Square Presbyterian Church, un-
der the direction of Scoutmaster
this evening in the auditorium of the
Technical High school.
One hundred illustrated slides will
be used as one of the features and
VIII show the gigantic strides the
Boy Scout movement has taken
since its inception. Members of the
troop will give practical demonstra-
uons of the useful side of. their
training with knot and bandage
making. The proceeds will be used
for the travelling fund.