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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-12-21
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SAYS TROOP 13
Husky Lads to Play Basket
ball With ALI Who Are
True Scouts

Last year Troop Thirteen played
for the championship of Harrisburg
IN basketball and lost by one game
which was a very close score. In
deed it is worthy to know that the
troop had team which could play
for such a cause as that as was
played when Troop Six met Troop
Thirteen on the Motive Power floor.
No excuse were made whatever be-
cause we claim ourselves true sports,
but II the assistant scoutmaster of
Troop Six had not played with that
troop, 1t would sure have been her
buns. ~
This year many challenges have
been printed or otherwise in some
cases advertised on the scout page
without any charge being paid, and
although Thirteen has not and can
not put up q team like she did last
year, she will be willing to play any
scout team in the city of Harrisburg
or any outside local teams provided
the troop she plays against can
claim to have lived up to the rule
which is adopted and forced by
Thirteen, and which is as follows in
our constitution, Section No. 4:
THAT a scout must be a member
of Troop Thirteen at least six months
and show an interest in scouting be-
fore he may represent the troop in
any athletic sports"
We know for fact that some boys
join troop just for the sports which
it affords, and when dull times in
games come, the boy falls off in his
attendance and is not seen anymore
till the following season when sports
come into the troops existence.
So any team that is represented
as a scout team must abide by the
rule set forth by Troop Thirteen.
Thirteen has already a schedule
made out in games between the vari-
Gus teams of the city among the
more games If the boys playing on
the team can call themselves real
scouts. We leave this up to the
scoutmaster and Troop Thirteen only
wishes to play only true scouts as her
troops, and she can still give some
schedule is too filed up as to play
with troops who can not put up a
real scout team.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-12-21

THE WIGWAM
Makes Its First appearance

chuck full of real stuff. Let's take
q new interest in the scout page.
Last weeks page was winner,
but 1t was also an exception. Too
many scribes neglect a real oppor-
tunity as presented by the scout
page. Too many of us glance over
1t too quickly. We read the write
up of our own troop and then quit.
What good does that do? You know
what you have done. What has the
other fellow done? Read it in the
scout page. Try to do little more
or little better than he did. That's
what brings success. Friendly COM
petition never hurts.
BY the way scouts, does your troop
have a basketball team? II you have
let me put you next to something.
Headquarters has agreed to conduct
a booking agency and match you up
against scout teams. Let us have
your average weight, your average
age and your open dates. Also tell
us IL you have a floor. There ought
to be a lot of good rivalry and keen
competition this year. Watch the
wigwam for basketball news.
So long, fellows! Come to the
wigwam often, but come prepared
to do some of the talking. Some one
wants to bet that Fenstermacher or
"13" or Cohen of '2" will be the
first contributor. Let's see.
Address 1.-The Wigwam," Scout
Headquarters.
Before you go fellows, let me wish
you all a very Merry Christmas.
RED CLOUD.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-12-21

Welcome!
Welcome, scouts, to the wigwam.
The door stands Hospitality open
and the throbbing of the medicine
drum calls you to our council fire.
What is the wigwam? Well, it's
just this - a corner of this page
where we are going to swap ideas,
experiences and stories.
Your scribe sends in your troop
writeup, but this corner is open to
lall. We hope to see contributions
from scoutmasters, assistant scout
masters, scribes, patrol leaders and
even the green tenderfoot. 1t is not
too much to hope that our council
circle will sometimes be graced by
the presence of the office scout or
the big chief, Mr.. Virgin, himself.
If, through your training in OBJ
servation, tracking and woodlore,
you can give us a true story Of bird,
animal or vegetable life, let's have
it. If you have good composition
on scout work. send 1t in. If you
know of a spot of historical inter-
est, tell us 80 that we may enjoy it
also.
Scout Keller's story on THE
Wolf" in last weeks page was a
dandy. 1t is a sample Of what scouts
can do. Come again. Scout Keller.
Red Cloud extends to you special
invitation to the wigwam.
Every troop ought to be repre-
sented. Send in your dope" I'll
help too. Let's make this a real,
live, peppery scout column; just
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-12-21
Columbia Soldiers Home
For Christmas Celebration

Columbia, Pa, Dec. 21.-Chief Bur-
CESS w. NJ. D'Miller has made arr
rangements with the authorities to
bring home on furlough for Christ-
mas some Columbia soldiers who are
invalided and at present in hospitals
in New Jersey. One who will be
furloughed is Paul r. Smith, one OF
the youngest men in the army from
Lancaster county. He was wounded
severely in action last July, and one
foot has been amputated and he Is
otherwise badly injured. Learning
that he was anxious to get home.
the Chief Burgess exerted himself in
his favor and obtained permission to
go for him and will convey him home
in his automobile. II possible, he
will bring several other wounded
soldiers. one being Sergeant Tobias
Bartch, also wounded In action, in
France. and now in hospital at
Lakewood, N j.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-12-21
Suburban Notes
ANNVILLE

Mrs. d. f. Long, of Mountville,
spent Thursday at Annville.
Miss May Heny, of Lebanon, spent
a short time here the guest of Mrs.
S. E. Henry.
Master Nader, son of DR.. and Mrs.
A. l.. Sautr is i'll with influenza.
Mrs Mary Valerchamp has re-
turned to her home at Harrisburg
afte spending several months here
with Professor S. H. Derickson and
family.
Professor c. r. Gingrich and fam
ily are recovering from influtnza.
Lieutenant and Mrs. Skinner were
at Harrisburg on Wednesday.
Miss Louise Kreider and Mrs;G. Il.
Kreider, Jr., spent Wednesday at
Harrisburg.
u, Scott and John 8. Anold. of
Harrisburg, were in town recently.
Norman Bucher, Of Dillsburg, is
the guest of friends here.
DIR. Arthur Station, OF Hagers-
town, Md, spent some time in town
the guest OF relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. l.. Bachman, OF
Zinn's Mill, were guests OF relatives
in town recently.
William Breon, of Miliheim,. Gem
ter county. attended meeting Of
the board of directors OF the Ann
Vile Mutual Fire Insurance Com
pany on Thursday
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-12-21
Hey Scouts! Here's
Cub Troop Coming

Four weeks old! Twelve mem
bers! Two dollars and forty cents
in the treasury! How's that for
speed?
Last week after devotional exer-
cises and inspection we had an ex-
planation of the Cub promise, Motto
and Law, then a game of "Cockfight-
ing" that had a surprising finish.
Plans for our work were next out
lined. We tried "Fireman's Lift
Race" but 1t didn't go very well.
Wen do better next time. After the
meeting we stayed in the reading
room for an hour.
This week we are taking the Ten
derpad test and the history of the
United States flag, and how to fly 1t.
Some time will be given to the four
knots required for the first star. Two
lively games will provide the action
required. Then after the meeting,
Wen have the reading room until
SIS when we meet with Troop Six
teen to hear Private Bucher. H.
Reeser, who was sick last week, will
be able to come to hear him..
CUB HUSTON,
Scribe.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-12-21
Scout Executive Virgin
Visits Troop Twenty-Six

Troop Twenty-six held its regular
monthly business meeting Monday
evening and was pleasantly sur
prised to have Mr.. Virgin pay them
a short visit at the commencement
of the meeting.
Mr.. Viz gave an inspiring talk
on scoutfA and on the War Saw
ings Stamp drive that the Scouts of
the city are going to make, and gave
the Scouts better idea of what the
Scout Movement stands for.
The troop then went into business
session and all business for the
month was disposed of. It was de-
cided that each Scout earn fifty cents
within q month to be used for equip
ment before the merit system goes
into effect. After the business meet
ing Mr.. Kohlhaas gave instruction of
first aid, showing bandaging of the
head and of the entire hand.
II. 7. COLLICOTT,
Scout.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-12-21
Troop 70 Meets Tonight;
to Examine Tenderfeet

The monthly business meeting of
Troop Twenty will be held tonight.
The patrol having the highest num-
ber of points will be awarded the
honor emblem to be put on the pa
troll flag. Games will be played at
the meeting. Tenderfoot examina-
tions are in order, and there will also
be bugIe corps practice.
The scouts of Troop Twenty have
been assisting the Red Cross in the
honor ROLL and are also making the
red postcards go fast in the w. S. s..
drive.
HENRY A. BAER,
Scribe.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-12-21
j. DRESS PANNELL is
GIVEN RECEPTION

A reception was rendered to J.
Dress Pannell last night by the Camp
Curtin Democratic League. Mr.. Pens
nell recently returned from an offi-
GERS training camp. Addresses were.
made by President s. II. Hart, Lewis
M. Neiffer and DR.. g. Willis Hart-
man, while Mr.. Pannell told OF some
Of his experiences in camp. A reso-
luton upon the death of George W
MacWilliams was offered by Georga
d. Herbert and was unanimously
adopted. Refreshments were served
during the evening.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-12-21
TELEGRAPH
NEWS OF WEEK BOILED DOWN
FOR OUR BUSY SOLDIERS
Saturday, December IA

Landscape architects. engaged by
the state. plan magnificent treatment
of Capitol park and new extension
to go with memorial bridge at State
street.
Bernard Schmidt sells Eighteenth
and Mulberry street plant to Lancast'
er Arm.
Local bankers insure success OF
coming Fifth Liberty loan by taking
up. large sums In treasury certih-
Gates.
Only one firm offers bid for col
lection of ashes in 1919 their bid
being $4,000. an increase of $4,000
over 1918.
Clubrooms for soldiers stationed
in and about the city are opened
here under the direction of Lieu
tenant Neate, of the British army.
Sunday is set aside, by Governor
Brumbaugh, as day of prayer in in
fiuenZa epidemic.
Old Eighth Inantry band is trans
ferred to Camp Meade where 1t Will
be mustered out in short time.
Local food administration warns
that S@ocers who charge excessive
prices may be closed.
Nearly a hundred poems sent to
Governor because of his asking for
ate song.
County commissioners decide they
cannot help townships pay cost of
influenza emergency hospitals.
Four persons injured when trolley
cars collide at Twelfth and Market
streets.
Rutherford yard men seek straight
eight-hour day.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-12-21

from the lower mart of the breast to
the wing below for the same pur-
pose. and between these lies a deep
triangular cavity; the thighs are re-
markably thick, strong and muscu-
lar, covered with long feathers
pointing backward. The legs are
half covered below the tarsal joint:
the. soles of the feet are rough and
warty.
The male is generally three inches
shorter than the female; the white
on the head and tail is duller, and
the whole appearance less formid-
able; the brown plumage is lighter.
and the bird himself is less daring
than the female, n circumstance
common to all birds of prey.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-12-21
BASKETBALL RULES


Scouting stands for everything
that goes to make q boy strong
er physically, mentally or NOR
ally. But sometimes 1t is neceB-
sar.t to lay down rule that
might seem hard, but which in
the end works for the good Of
all.
Here is the only rule the Scout
executive makes regarding bas-
ketball. No game shall be played
by a troop OF Scouts as such on
its regular meeting night, unless
provision Is made for Its regular
Scout meeting and work.
Every troop will realize the
justice OF that rule. Scouting
stands for advance in scoutcraft.
and we must not allow ourselves
to meet for athletics only.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-12-21
Lion Patrol Wins Meet;
Scout Harr Gets Medal;
Lively Gathering Staged

The big event OF the season for the
Scouts of Troop Eight was held last
Monday night and was an occasion
to be long remembered.
The scoutmaster called the roll,
and found about forty Scouts pres
ent. After that we had a short bust
ness meeting and then Scout Execu-
tive Virgin gave us a talk. lie ex-
planned the new w. S. S. contest and
he also talked on doing a good turn
daily"
Then Scout Harr, better known as
Dick, who has sold about $3.50 worth
of w. S. S. received his ace medal.
Chief Virgin and Scoutmaster Jen-
kins both praised him for his good
work, and Mr.. Virgin said that he
will soon have enough palms to ex-
change for a silver medal, and II he
keeps working hard enough he may
some day get gold medal studded
with diamonds.
Another Scout, Christian Brandt,
has sold over $500 worth of stamps,
but has not sold them to the re-
quired number OF people. He was
also praised, and told to keep work.
ing because there are lot of ace
medals and palms lying around
headquarters in New York that the
Scouts in Harrisburg might as we'll
have.
He then cleared the floor for ac-
ton, and had the athletic events.
Chief Virgin was referee and Assist
ant Scoutmaster Keller of Troop
One, Lemoyne, was scorekeeper.
The first event was three-legged
race, which was won by the Eagles
with the Tigers second. The next
was a cock fight which was won by
the Beavers with the Eagles second.
The bag race was won by the Lion
peanut race was won by the Lions,
with the Tigers coming in close
second 'Unhorse the Rider" was won
by the Lions, with the Eagles next.
The Tigers proved their prowess in
the ceNtipede race with Lions close
behind. The next event, a sunk race,
was won by the Lions with the Beav-
ers second. The Eagles won the crab
race, but the Lions came close beT
hind. The final event, hand wrest-
ling, was won by the Eagles, with
the Beavers second.
The Lions won over the Eagles by
one point due to the fact that they
had their full patrol while the Eagles
only had five Scouts present Two
of the Eagles were sick, and one re-
signed from the troop unexpectedly,
leaving the Eagles shorthanded.
The Wolf Patrol is composed of
new members, and that is the rea-
son they did not make a better show
ing.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-12-21

nouncement of the decision and the
purchase price will be made within
q few days.
The enormous facilities are being
operated for war purposes by the gov
ernment under the Communicating
power voted by Congress last March,
but the permanent ownership of the
properties had not been settled until
tho decision was reached for govern
ment ownership. Proceeds of the sale
will be held either by A. Mitchell Pal
mer. alien property custodian. or the
Treasurer of the United States. for
account of the enemy owners.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-12-21
mas RALPH EBERsOIiE DIES

HummclstOwn, Pa, Dec. 21.-Mrs.
Ralph Ebersole. of Union Deposit,
died on Thursday night of pneumo-
mia. She is survived by her husband
and four children. the youngest
child being ten days old. Funeral
services Will be held Monday after
noon at 1.S0 o'clock at the house.
Burial will be made in the Hum
rnelstoWn cemetery.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-12-21
LIGHT LINE COMPLETED

WaynesbOrO. Pa, Dec. 21.-The
Waynesboro Electric Company has
completed a lighting line from Way
pesboro to Ringgold. Md, this having
been built on poles recently put in
between this place and Smithsburg.
Md. This arrangement has proved
convenient to farmers along this
route.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-12-21
DR. MAINS AT MARYsvILLE

NIarysvillc, Pa, Dec. 21.-Dr.
George P. Mains, of Harrisburg re-
ligious writer and editor, Will be the
speaker at tomorrow morning
services in the Methodist Episcopal
Church. His subject will be Chris
tianitys Outlook"
In Trinity Reformed Church on
Sunday evening Christmas services
will be held. Special numbers will be
rendered by the church choir.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-12-21
FINE CHRIsTMAs TREES

WayneNbOro. Pa, Dec. 21.-Farmerz
from the Blue Ridge mountain SEQ
Iton are hauling Christmas trees
into Waynesboro by the automoblla
and wagonload. For the past few
days a houseSto-house canvass has
been made by the vendors. Beauii-
full white pine and cedar trees are
being sold from rs centa to esEa
each,
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-12-21
j. S. IS TO BUY
GERMAN-OWNED
HOBOKEN PIERS
Staggering Blow. to Teutonic
Hopes For Regaining
Trade

Washington. Dec. 21. - The govern
ment has decided to purchase the
North German Lloyd and Hamburg
American Line piers at Hoboken,
which now are held in title by the
alien property custodian as trustee for
the German owners. Definite an
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-12-21

The prizes for the winning patrol
were bronze "8" s and B. S. AS. The
Wolf Patrol was presented with a
BOBBY prize consisting of q lemon
with a peppermint stick in it for
each Of the members.
About that time the Scoutmaster
asked for volunteers to help deco
rate the church for Christmas and
about a half dozen Scouts volun-
teered
After the eats which consisted of
sandwiches, pickles, potato salad,
cake and ice cream, we all went
home except a few Scouts who had
volunteered for kitchen police duty.
Before the close of the meeting
the Red Cross bulletins were dis
tributed, and it was not long before
the troop had covered the district
The individual winner of the
events of the evening was Scout Ed
win Wallis, with a total of fifteen
and three-fifths points. He won as a
prize a subscription to Boys Life.
Cal Burchfield was second with
twelve and two-fifth points.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-12-21
Friday, December 20

Plans, made to have soldiers sta
toned at Mlddletown and Marsh Run
given Christmas dinners in local
homes.
Ensign L. d. smucker, son of Rev.
c.. A. Smucker, Stevens Memorial
church, reported dead In foreign
waters where he was in service on
a submarine chaser.
Mrs. Rose Grand. mother OF seven,
believed to have killed self in fit of
desr ondepcy, when she wanders
away from home. j
Municipal Christmas tree set in
place on Market square.
Santa Clause has big mail to
Enswer. scores OF letters having
reached Postmaster Sites
d. Z. Owes, son of former city
treasurer. arrives home from Eng
land. Two submarines which at
tackled his convoy were sunk.
Movement to have county sell
courthouse site and Join with city
In building Joint municipal building
at Fourth and Walnut streets
facing Capitol park. grows.
y. 8. army hospital. at Carlisle, Is
ready to receive 500 wounded Yanks.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-12-21
Wednesday, December 18

Seven-year- old boys set fire to
paper in closet, close door and go
to school.
Memorial. suitable to honor Har-
rlsburg men who fell in the great
war, is planned by special committee
OF Chamber of Commerce.
Salvation army asks $1,000 for
annual Christmas dinner to poor
children of the city.
Sergeant G. C. Bower, of the Marine
corps, wounded in the hip at the
Marine, arrives home on furlough.
Householders with less than ton of
coal promised first deliveries by fuel
administrator.
Churchmen and clergymen of city
plan to unite to fight vice in all
forms.
Jacob S. Farger, Conewago town
ship, elected chief clerk to county
commissioners. John n. Snyder,
Williasmtown, named county mercan-
tile appraiser.
Associated aid societies asks funds
to aid poor crippled children to have
cheerful Christmas.
German made toys find no place in
local shops.
Widening of streets about Capitol
park may cause number of property
owners to set back buildings.
Paurs Reformed Church, Mechanics
burg, resigns.
F. j. Duffy, Middle division brake
man, picked up for dead, revises
when coroner Is sent for.
Miss Daisy E. Warner, former school
teacher, becomes first rural mail
carrier in Cumberland county.
Thursday, December 19
"Chiefy" Gilner, self-appointed Gus
todian OF the Capitol, Is decked out
to his Christmas dinner by the state
attaches.
II. r. Palmer, Richmond, appointed
general manager Harrisburg Light
and Power Company. succeeding G.
NJ. Kaltwasser, resigned.
Few gold coins in city for Christ
mas presents. government having col
lected most of them for war reserve.
Consumer is urged by city sealer
of weights and measures to keep an
eye, on hucksters measures.
Suits brought against Penn-Harris
contractors for $4,000 for adjoining
buildings that collapsed.
Bruce r. Hoover, reported missing
In action, reported with his regiment.
More than half of s1.250.O00 loan
authorized by voters to build new
high schools expended before work
really has gotten under way
Second collection is made for Child
ren's Nursery Home.
City teachers almost unanimous
in voting to have local pension fund
united with state fund.
Gettysburg borough councilmen
get surprise in criticizing tax collec-
tor for failure to get in revenues
when they find they are on delin-
quent list
Hundred and seventy-three mem
bers of Dickinson College Student
Army Training corps gain ton in
weight since october.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-12-21
Monday, December 10

New Strip of parlSland may be
given city to complete drive between
Reservoir and Wildwood parks.
Philadelphia division car move
ment breaks world record, Director
General McAdoo reports to Presi-
dent.
plane; stops P,,. her here ston on night from
Y. NJ. c. A. extends three-month
membership card to all returning
soldiers.
Fall planting in local parks
breaks all records. t,
e. H. Fisher. former chief clerk
to county commissioners, takes oath
Police nab auto thief. who makes
spectacular attempt to escape oy
running across Mulberry street
Big building boom forecast for
1918 with plenty of work In all build
ing trades.
be pared severely to keep 1t within
the expected revenue for next year.
Large memorial table erected in
MechRnicsburg square in honor OF the
men who answered the call to arms.
Perry county sportsmen prepare to
feed quail this winter to keep small
number left from dying OF starva-
tion. =.
School children give pennies to
aid in purchase OF milk for poor
sixtieth automobile of year ia
stolen.
Tuesday, December II
Chamber OF Commerce finds means
for finding Jobs for every returned
Tabulation shows that more than
$4,000, 900 in Liberty bonds are
owned in this city. an average Of
$244 for each man, woman and child
Dr. w. II. Painter. 65. long a prom
inent dentist here. dies.
Plans for making Susquehanna
river navigable maturing under d.
rection of local business men.
Two Harrisburg officers, Captain
Robinson Murray and Lieutenant r.
w. Dowdell. are among first Ameri-
cans TO enter Luxembourg.
Many soldiers from American
camps and quite few from OVER
seas are returning home, many OF
them getting back to their Jobs be-
fore they can remove their uniforms.
DR.. e. A. shuienberger. Carlisle
william p. Motter, Halifax, twice
reported killed. IL found safe with
Rev. l. A. MacDanneld Is elected
president OF local Churches of God
minIsterium,
Mayor Keistsr decides not to ask
for more policemen.
Charles Fisher. conductor on the
Middle division, has foot cut on near
Tyrones
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1918-03-22

dies Garment Workers union, are
the first in the ladies' garment in
dustry to win the 48-hour week, which
is now in effect. Cutters receiving
So a week and less are increased S2
a week, and 81 week is added to
higher rated cutters.