4 Letters From the Front EMBRYO FLYER LEARNS MUCH IN AVIATION CAMP BEFORE GOING TO FRONT Walter J. Shaffer, of Dauphin, from whom letters have been printed by the Harrisburg Telegraph previously, writes again and tells of his experiences in Paris and in the Camp D'Aviation Militaire, where he is completing instruction in flyng preparatory to joining the Lafayette escadrille at the front. Camp D'Aviation Militairi Avord, Cher France Thursday, Aug. 2. 'l7 Dear Mother:— I've been trying to find time to write to you for several days, but busy. Gee whiz! Nothing but collect junk ever since I landed. 1 had bet ter start at Paris, for lots has hap pened since that time. I'll begin with Monday, when wo went down town to finish our shop ping. (I say we because, two or three of us generally traveled together.) Moral support, so to speak in caso our sig,i language gave out, this time we tried the subway, and not know ing how to ask for first-class tickets we took what was handed us, which happened to be second-class. Tho subway system is very extensive and has two classes; the difference be tween the two being that one stands in the second-class and sits in first. Open the doors yourself and you can get oft while tho train is in motion. Well we got down fawn all right, got our chocolate and then it began to rain. And my, oh my! how it did rain! Naturally, taxis and even horse cabs were at a premium immediate ly: as for the subway, it would have taken an expert football player to force a way then to the ticket win dow—and we had to -be at head quarters before 7i p. ni., for our tickets and other red tape. 6.45 came and we were still rambling, or rather, slopping around in the rain trying to find some vehicle. Money Talks Finally, wo saw a lonely horse cab ambling across a big square. A man had already hailed him but we were faster runners and although we couldn't talk French, the five l'ranc note we offered him talked plenty good enough to secure the cab. I'll never forget the blank ex pression on the disappointed patron as we drrrve off in triumph. Fortun ately we had written the address, so all we had to do was show it to the cabby. Just got there in time. Needless to say we were the last of the bunch to show lip. These French officials are very slow or rather, tbe red tape makes them that way, because I No. 2510 New Double Grip PARIS GARTERS No metal can touch you 35c per pair. Comfortable—Service* able —Long-wearing. Others at 50c. Single grips 50, 35 and 25c. Themmeßflßisisontheback of the shield. Look for it. ASTEIN & CO. Foonded!lßß7 Chicago New York - CARTERS! J rjSuK ' No metal M L v|ls^ can 'ouch you^' —_—- • News From rwt Home How easy it is for you to h4 Nj have the HARRISBURG / j r j TELEGRAPH sent to your it soldier son, brother, husband Jbl /• I or sweetheart every day and how deeply h%'ll appreciate this token of your love No matter where he is ift /*! * tlle Arm y or Navy, in Train * \J7 Cam P or at the Front \r Uncle Sam will see to it that ___ he gets his mail. Call, Write or Phone Tlie TELEGRAPH, one Directions For month, 45c. o>. B °^."„p W Tl * T f L EGRA p H, three regiment months, $1.35. aon lß o°f T ra ; l i? d in" 3 %i The TELEGRAPH, six United States. months, $2.50. fact 1 r<ince Btate that Important: Notify the TEL name of *** EGRAPH whenever address —— " changes. L "' " FRIDAY" EVENIN it took an hour and a half for six of us to swear allegiance to France. Did not do much* the rest of the day and that night went over to the Y. M. C. A. to take a last good eat of the cakes, chocolate, lemonade, etc., sold there by an English ma tron, who claimed to have traveled all over the world and had been in society both in France and England. She was quite a talkative lady and told us considerable about how rotten society was in general and France's in particular. She knew half a dozen languages and had served as Interpreter to the French authorities for some time. Nice old lady, but as my little pal Sickney put it, she could talk jill flight and never say a thing. Had a good sleep despite the fact that three lleas insisted on sleeping with me. They tvere awful hungry bed fellows too, as I can very well prove. Red-Tape Bothersome However, 1 came to camp pre pared to deal with bugs that Infect beds and put camphor on all three, my bunk and blankets. But I for got, we're still In Paris. As our train left at 8.14 A. M. for Avord, we had to be up and doing by 7 A. M. Taxis were very hard to got at that time, and we could only find one into which we piled one of our bunch who spoke French and the baggage. The rest of us had to walk which was not so far after all. And then, some more red-tape, for we were using military passes and had to have them approved and stamped at two bureaus. (No, a "bureau" is not a dresser in this case.) One girl was there to see us off, or rather one of the party. Shp gave him a box of bonbons as a parting gift which sure was thoughtful of her. As they came in handy at dinner. Somehow or other the bunch got separated, three of us going on one train and the other six on another. I was one of the three and although we only had third-class tickets we rode in second-class cars. So much for blissful Ignorance. The others traveled according to their tickets, although the cars are all built the same, compartments with corridors down oni side, there is some dif ference between second and third- class, there being no upholstering in third-class. Compartments are built about 12x12 with seats lacing one another, there probably being Ave compartments in a car. I had a seat part of the way, but did not mind as the scenery was very pretty and the picturesque, tiled roof cot tages were very beautiful. Sees Prisoners Passed a squad of German prison ers too, who were being marched along under light guard. No won der! Kor it would have been im possible to escape with the luggago they were carrying. According to rumors, the Germans are very con tent with their lot as prisoners as they are fed and kept very well by the French and do not even want to be excanged when they have the chance. We met an American who had heen in Switzerland for .the last several years, and he told some won | drous tales about the straits to which i Germany is put to keep up the war. There is no soap in Germany and has not been for a year—and I was kicking about the lack of hot water. When the Swiss want to buy coal the Germans will not take money for it, but require them to pay in cattle and other eatables. Tlio Ways of a German Even though they have plenty of coal, the Germans don't let any other bets get by them. For in stance, all newspapers are saved in Germany, and when the house wife gets a big stack of them she soaks them in water for several days, then rolling them up in hard balls with her hands, she lays them out In the sun to dry. When they are dry, sho drops them in the coal bin and uses them for fuet So much for their efficiency. You might put the girls to work making "spit balls." It will save pop the trouble of get ting out river coal. When a Ger man gets a furlough of, say a day, at home, and ho gets some gifts made of gold from his friends, such as a gold tooth, ring, etc., he hands it in to the government and for every gold tooth or ring he gets an extra day furlough. (Get the family to pry out their gold tilings and I'll come home on a long furlough! Ha! All this and more this Swiss-Ameri can told us. We were on our way to say good-by to Dr. Gross at the time. We did it on the suggestion of our leader. Ho was so tickled by the honor that he gave us the authority to draw our tirst month's pay in advance. Which was 200 francs. Unfortunately the bank closed at 4 P. M. that day and at that time we were swearing allegi ance to France, so Doc said lie would send it down by mall!. We have since heard the cheerful news that the Lafayette funds are nearly gone and we will get no more pay. However the grub is good, so I, should worry. Get Together Changed cars at Bourges and were surprised to find the rest of our party on the same train. We scat tered around the town immediately to hunt up dinner. It being a meat less day. made the hunt harder. Three others and I tried the "Hotel la France," and for 4 francs 95c ($1.00) got a fish and some fruit. The smell of the cooking fish nearly took our appeUtes, but by holding our noses, we got the fish in our mouths. They were very good, but oh, the beautiful odor! For dessert our friend passed around his bon bons which were thankfully received —trust me to stay near the candy. Out to Camp Reached Avord about <4 P. M. to find the camp truck which meets all trains, waiting for us. Unfortunately the truck broke down and we had to walk. It was not far and our bag gage was being hauled by another truck, so we did not mind. Quito a number of the students met the train, anrf as we walked along they entertained us with stories of deaths and smashups which occurred hour ly. Air Full of Planes Didn't faze us any, as most of it was bunk. I've been here two days and have only seen two accidents, and those only minor breakages to the machine, which can be fixed in a few days. As for aeroplanes, I never saw the like. Most of the time the air is as full of planes as blackbirds on immigration day. Every ■type and style, from the small fast Niewport to the triple-engine Cap roni go sailing along. As soon us we got into camp, we started to investigate everything we could see. Our wnite linen collars, and civilian clothes attracted considerable atten tion, for every one was in uniform or "leathers" ("leather helmet, coat and pants,") "In uirion there is strength," is an old saying, and we stuck together. Had to show our papers now and then when some official got suspicious of our nosing around and looking over the dif ferent machines, whose efficiency of lines and construction and destruc tive features attracted us strongly, Believe me! 1 never saw such a mob of machines in my life. Why there aro more aeroplanes in this one school than in the whole U. S. Some of these planes would attract so much attention in America that one could build a fence around and Charge I,oc admission. I assure you the promoter would become a mil lionaire as a result. Some of these tnree-engine planes look like a bat tleship. While the "penguins," which I soon hope to start on, are small enough to use for a watch fob. 1 may bring one home some day. The doggone thing looks like a June bug, but they make pretty good time. Prepared For "Guests" Tuesday night we had to sleep with the mechanics, which was pretty punk, every one going to bed with the fixed idea that he would get up with a "family." Miracles are still happening, because none stayed with me. Sure they bit me! Woke up in the A. M. by an "Anaml," who save us coffee —black, with no milk —and I, having no cup, the man next to me loaned me his. 1 wasn't crazy about using his cup, as I knew not whether ho was diseased or not, but tried so hard to make me under stand in French that he wanted me to use his cup, that 1 hadnot the heart to refuse. All the servants here are Anamis, a race of people Inhabiting the island of that name near Siam. They are closely related to the Chinese, as their language is written in similar characters. They are very small people and when they talk it sounds tike singing. Tries "Ordinary" Ate at private restaurants for the first few meals and tried the "or dinary" which army grub Is called, as soon ns we were settled. It was just our luck to take our first meal when thoy had stewed tripe think inK.it was horse. 1 tried a hunk and doggone near vomited. They had some good beans though, so X filled up on them and bread. Meals are served In the orft.'-ary every few hours; proi-.bly six mc.is a n..y. Had a very good meal 10-day be cause I knew how'to go y.bout it. get anything to eat, a big mass col get anything to eat, a big mast col lecting outside the doors waiting for th# doors to open at every meal and then Its a center rush for oats and dftvil take the lltr d most. Bread is a burlap bag and dump ed on the floor. If you come late the bread is all and you fill up on soup. There Is some other bread In baskets already cut, but I only disodVered that to-day. You catch on quick when you go hungry several times! They don't serve coffee meals, but it can be bought across the street lor 2 sons (2 cents), a cup,, any size cup. Speaking about streets, they HARRISBURG TELEGRAPH are all named after dead animals— and there are a whole lot of streets, i lave not picked mine out yet. From the looks of the streets am not sure if Its an honor. This our third day here and we have spent all that time collecting equipment. Everything but our budges, which consists of a wreath with one wing and a gold star in the center. It's quite appropriate and reminds me of a chicken with one wing cut. He's a .bum liier! When you pass your tests, another wing is added to the wreath. Plank For Bed lieds consist of an inch plank, 6 feet long by 4 feet wide, raised off the floor 1 foot by threo horses. A tick tilled with straw is laid on top of this together with a canvas cov er, two heavy blankets and a straw pillow. I lost no time in spreading camphor all through that straw and was not bitten so lar. In the line of clothing wo receive a cap, two heavy shirts, two pair underwear, 2 pair of hob-nailed shoes, one light, the other heavy; a pair of baggy blue corduroy trousers with puttees and a blue coat. No socks given me so am glad I brought some along. It took us all day to get that. Oh, I for got, we got oiy: "leathers" too which consisted of black leather coat and pants, also a "casque" (a heavy-ap pearing helmet to protect your head,) which is very light. A wool en cap, which covers the head, neck, in fact every thing but the nose ana eyes, and is worn under the helmet. A dandy pair of goggles, which are unbreakable fend a knapsack. Trousers were too large for me, so took them back this A. M. and by sign language, a few words of French and the enormods tip of 20 centimes (4 cents) secured a pair that fit and button at the knee which are the envy of the whole bunch. I fear I'll have to sleep with them under my pillow as several fellows have threatened to steal them. Am drawing undue attention to myself as Stickney just came past and noticing me writing, loudly re marked "page 14 and he's still writ ing" and went on to propose that I divide the letter up among the bunch as letters come 'hard with them. Ono fellow wanted to know what I was going to name the book. Stamps are not necessary, the initials, F. M. (French Militaire) carrying the letter. They say 3 cents are required at the other end. Let me know if that is so, and I will put stamp on them hereafter. Just sot my badge but have no pin which to fasten it on. Hope I Bet one soon as it means 3 months in jail if you lose it. Speaking about jail, one gets 8 days crossing any flying field by any other way except the road. I know, because 1 nearly broke the rule in my ignorance. Have not yet learned who and who not to salute. I don't like to start as goodness knows where I'll end, as even these servants Anamis are above me in military rank, they being first-class privates, where I am onjy second-class. However avia tors get a lot of privileges in the mil itary line. Rain Stops Drill Went to drill this A. M. and after executing a few maneuvers and ball ing up several more, a rain storm dispersed the company in disorder. Drill was therefore called off. We were to report at 11.15 again, but as it was still raining we were all excused. Report again at 5.30 P. M. for flying class. Hope it stops raining as I want to get started. Supper is at 5, so it looks as if we miss the eats. However \*e can eat again at 8 and 10, so I should worry. Have to stop now. Ink is nearly all. Hurry up and answer please. Yes, I am fed very well, thank you. WALTER NOT READY TO DIE Loretta Matthew, a colored woman residing at 907 Sarah avenue, swal lowed laudanum about midnight, last night, and afterwards decided that she wasn't quite ready to die. She was taken to the Harrisburg Hospital, and recovered. She was discharged this morning. WIELD RAZORS IN FIGHT William King and Harry Davis par ticipated in a cutting bout in Cowden street, early this morning. Razors were freely used. Officers Bryan, Lowery and Blair brought the pair to the police station. PEVBROOK SCHOOL. 1 The Penbrook school will open Tuesday morning. Principal Bell however, will be at the school Mon day for the convenience of those who liave not passed the examination and wish to qualify before school opens. There is no advance In price on m Toilet Specials _ _. Babcock's Corylopsls Talc. ..13c < y|l 1 f M Pinaud's Face Powder jB M Eyebrow .. - - 8c "■" 4V Azurea Sachet, oa ...... ,58c If* <i ■ il'fhClWin fl K Azurea Talcum 200 -■• *3/aiH. HB AS jOH Azurea Toilet Water w._..88c HR& K4 We have not raised our price, Of S * Beta-Qulnol 35c ™ r .S lv i , S£S °A , , r „ q , u, UI mm%. vfar *>£** * M-J- I J/j y>, Walnutta Hair Stain 33c PRICESCOMFI V WO InulVSc S l , *>T-CfcCC, ,., B, IW,W JJJ and Ice Cream Sodas in the \si J? l. J 2* city, aud we can prove It to you. _ £ * * S A J l.° Miracle . SATURDAY - SPECIALS tML&Z6C&7I£* """""" " "" m * Peach Sundae ........ 10c *y * T w* ... . - . GSAA■■■■:: A 300MAHKET-ST. - 306 BROADIST. **£Ls£F Week-End Candy Special Sale-Saturday Only it'fz SnCCialS Remember, no matter how long others advertise, you can always GET IT AT CMRK'S for the same Lower All the Week, r or lower. Everything marked down to the last notch. NONE SOLD TO MSALERS. NO C. O. I). , ORDERS. NO MAIL ORDERS. WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO LIMIT QUANTITIES. Note that 6 1 Preparedness Chocolate, 39c these are regularjroods, and not overpriced goods io appear as bargains. LOWER ON SATURDAY. Cigars _....... T / n J ,, ' „ LOWER ALI j WEEK. Gen. Hartranft Lady Gladys Chocolates, 39c ——_■ • • cigars ....... R FAR ,HITEANDBLUECHO S; Patent Medicines TOILET SPECIALS . JHH£9C R Italian Bitter Sweets ... 39c Usoline Oil 20c Daggett & RamsdcU's Cold Carmen Face Powder ... 2c ° 8 ' *** lM %3 Ladv Georgia 39c n#ll ' g Catarrh " c „ c J? un U V, J llc * Counsellor !.*!!■ " WOI & 1<l Jyc Bcll-ans 15c Rubifoam 15c Resinol Soap |Bc K Havana Tuck , , —.—u 4| r Ingram's Milkweed Cream ..31c Djer-Kiss Talcum 24c ciirnro t— —" Bcll-ans .... . *** Talcum 16c Danderine ...57c rVf™ Authors I C Hfll (T Swamp-root ..34c, c Hokara Skin Food ,17c Graves' Tooth Powder 15c Cigars I * Vlul IV 5 1/1 UK Pierce's Fav. Prescription ...sc fvory Soap 6c Listerine 9. .. 3 C J Atwood's Bitters :.14c Violet Ammonia, a pint 17c Nuxated Iron' 57c r \ L P Tf Castoria for Infante lc ltjl > Hum, a lnt SBc Calox Tooth Powder 17c BIG SPECIAL ON 10c I 111 K ( HIIPP ~ Westplial's Auxillator 59c Pond s Vanishing Cream 15c CIGARS V/ "11CC Mentholatum S4c piexo Greascless Cold Cream, 17c Creme do Meridor 15c We have mnrte n hns r>f Sloan's Liniment 15c Melbaline Face Powder 25c Creme Dc Meridor 20c Moja Cigars .. .> *J _ friends with this delicious oof- Limestone Phosphate l#c Mclba Face Powder 50c Pompeian Massage Cream ..27c J Henrietta iwOC fee—reifular customers who Tonsinlte, 50c size 2#c Arthurs' Lilac Toilet Water, 59c StiHman's Freckle Cream ...27c 7 Ben Mirza Clgarsj ime Imck again and again, i lmD . 14n Cur *tlve Skin Soap 17c Aubry Sisters' Greascless Cream > ' and bring their friends with Alexander s Lung Healer .... 14c pbnolive Shampoo 31c 10 c i. them. We couldn't do It Ift- Mayr's Stomach Remedy ... 54c Pinaud's Lilac 57c Aubry Sisters' Cold Cream .. 10c with Inferior coffee, lb. Sanl Mush 18c El Rado 29c Scnreco Tooth Paste 15c SPECIAL SAIF v M Eagle Brand Cond. Milk ...... 18c Cutex Manicure Set 19c Mennen's Shaving Cream .. 17c " Hood's Sarsapartlla ...57c Cutex Cuticle Remover 17c Milk of Magnesia 18<; TOOTH PASTES Cutleura Ointment 38c Dorin's Rouge .. 38c Mary Garden Talcum ......45c m_'i . i n_ __• _1 _ l'>eezone Corn ...24c Mary Garden Face Powder ..73c Creme Elcaya ~..83c Kaiphctao Tooth I%ste ......16c X OlieX OPeCiaiS ' cc Mint ' or corns 84c Djer-Kiss Face. Powder 39c Othine for Freckles 59c Euthymol Tooth Paste ...... 15c * • Cal. Syrup of Figs .........26c Azurea Pace Powder 89c Euthymol Tooth Paste 15c Colgate's Tooth Pasto .... 2Sc Satin Skin Cold Cream 15c Krtler's Catarrh Remedy 75c I.a Blache Face Powfler 32c Colgate's Talcum 15c Lyon's Tooth Paste 16c Satin Skin Rose Tint 15c Doan's Kidney Pills 39c Pcbecco Tooth Paste 33c Sage and Sulphur B7c Sanltol Tooth Paste 16c Pompeian Night Cream 15c Sal Hepntica 72c Kolynos Tooth Paste 19c Mulslflcd Cocoannt OH ..!...30c Pebeco Tt>oth Paste' 33e Oriental Cream 91.05 Horlick's Malted Milk 92.75 Swansdown Face Powder ....9c Danderine 300 Pond's Extract Tooth Paste, 15c Amtjnlzcd Cocoa Cream .... 45c Bortlcn's Malted 69c Florayme Fn<;c Powder #4c Barbo Comp 29c Scnreco Tooth Paste 17c To Map Out Plans For Recruiting Boys . Working Reserve Here , The committee composed of Dr. C. B. Fager, Professor Howard Dibble, Headmaster A. E. Brown, Profossor C. S. Davis and Professor F. E. Sham baugh, who are in charge of the Boys Working Reserve, will hold a meeting Saturday Will Be a Busy Day At The Wm. Strouse Store Saturday Will Be the Last Day \ of Our Summer Sales C', All Clothing For Men and Boys V i^) —All Straw Hats—Underwear " \ IJI LJ —At Startling Reductions These Prices Are the Final One Days' Offerings 6 Men's Suits at Greatly Reduced Prices sls Suits are sll.so Palm Beach Suits $5.95 $lB Suits are sl4.so Your Choice of Any S2O Suits are $16.50 $lO and sl2 Suit in the House $25 Suits are s2l 50 Saturday Only at S3O Suits are $24.50 55.95 Boys' Clothes Any Straw Hat For School at Money Savings in Our House $5.00 Suits are ... $4.25 50 Cents $6.50 Suits are $5.50 That Sold For $4, $3 and $2 $7.50 Suits are ..... . s6.2s Saturday Only Fall Neckwear Panamas $3.65 Is Ready 5O Cents that sold for $5, $6.50 & $7.50 As a Tribute to Our Friends THE WORKINGMEN, OUR STORE Will be closed LABOR DAY The New Store of Wm. Strouse, Harrisburg to-nigfct at the University Club to dlscu3S plans and outline the work that they will follow in the recruiting of boys. As the boyß are not badly needed in farm work they will very likely be given other work in the city. They will be paid for their services at the m# rate that other workers are re ceiving. The idea of the Reserve "is to organize the young men of the county so that they can be called up on when needed. Dr. Fager is eager to ge.the machinery of the organiza tion under way so that the boys can be enrolled at once. The New Store of Wm. Strouse AUGUST 31, 1917 Dies From Injuries Sustained in Fall From Top of Gigantic Stack William Maxwell, who fell from a ninety-two-foot stack while at work. Sunday evening, died this morning at 5 o'clock, at the Harrisburg Hospital. Maxwel! was employed as a workman in the construction of the giant stack which is being erected for the Harrii burg Light and Power Company. H was badly injured, and that he escA{ ed Instant death in his headlong fllgt to the earth was considered mlraci lous by his fellow-workmen. The address given by Maxwell as h home is Vancouver. British Columbi It is thought that his mother resid< at Mollne, Mich., and a telegram wa sent her, notifying her of the youil man's death. Very little is known Maxwell's family, and it is possibl that the word will not reach the rlgl parties. The coroner will hold an inquest 1 place the blame for the Occident.
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