. The complete American and Canadian sportsman's encyclopedia of valuable instruction. Camping; Fishing; Hunting. m Outfit Por a Tramp Trip.—A pack sack with straps; i adjustable handle frying pan; i heavy army quart cup, placed in stout coffee pot; ,i fo'd- ing axe; I hunting knife; i compass; i waterproof matchbox (filled); chunk of bacon; bag of ground coffee mixed with sugar; small sack Corn meal and fiour mixed; a few ounces of tea, salt, pepper; lit- tle baking powder (in waterproof bags); blanket and poncho (rubber) blanket; rifle and ammunition and a fairly full stomach before you star
. The complete American and Canadian sportsman's encyclopedia of valuable instruction. Camping; Fishing; Hunting. m Outfit Por a Tramp Trip.—A pack sack with straps; i adjustable handle frying pan; i heavy army quart cup, placed in stout coffee pot; ,i fo'd- ing axe; I hunting knife; i compass; i waterproof matchbox (filled); chunk of bacon; bag of ground coffee mixed with sugar; small sack Corn meal and fiour mixed; a few ounces of tea, salt, pepper; lit- tle baking powder (in waterproof bags); blanket and poncho (rubber) blanket; rifle and ammunition and a fairly full stomach before you start, and a lunch in your pocket; weight about 30 lbs., pack about 24 inches by 18, and you can tramp from New England to Missouri, Don[t forget the book.' Bake Oven for the Woods.—In a bank of earth dig a fair sized hole, at its farthest base dig a vent or smoke hole, have the roof of the hole arch shape and,its base flat; sprinkle a little water inside to mud up and plaster the interior. The whole thing need not be over 18 inches square- Start a small fire inside then'^fiU it up with shor^ chunkv pieces of good woo 1 and let them burn'to an ash r draw out these ashes, and set in or plat6 of buscuits or small game, to roast ; cover up the hole when you draw your ashes, and you have a practical oven. You can judge when the 'inter- ior of the oven is right (hot enough) for the food, by the amount of fuel you burn, and the heat by placing your hand in and testing it like the women folks do over at home. Plug up the chimney after the fire is drawn to prevent the loss of heat. Work with your side to the wind about fires. Choose Shoes That Fit—Easily, as dew, moist grass, etc. shrinks and hardens them. Keep them well greased with tallow or fresh meat,lat; it soft- ens and Tielps tuiii water off. Chire for "Wountain Pever"—Wild sage brush made^into a strong hot tea. Purify Alkali Waier-H3y using a small lump xA crystalized Acetic Acid. JBest Hunting &qu
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