8 Letters F rom the Front FRENCH COOKING PLEASES U. S. OFFICER AT FRONT Murray H. Spahr Jr., second lieu tenant in the United States Army in France, recently wrote a letter home. Ho is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania and was practicing law in Philadelphia when Uncle Sam called for volunteers, and he was among the first to go. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. M. 11. Spahr, of 19 Scuth Market street, Mechanicsburg. In a previous letter he tells that he is living in a palace in the midst of a beautiful park, with fine drive-' ways, fountains and flowers, until further orders. He was delighted with the reception by the French people. Lieutenant Spahr's letter follows: Somewhere in France, September 30, 1917. Mother dear—The last day of Sep tember; —seems almost as though there had been no summer this year. Everything has passed so quickly. Little did I think a year ago that I would be here to-day. But here we are, and a beautiful day it has been. It is Sunday and this morning Pave and I took a walk through the forest. We walked out about four miles. The roads are splendid and the highway cut right through the forest. But everything seemea o quiet and peaceful! Again this aft ernoon we walked In another direc tion and took one of the patn through the forest. We are sur rounded on all sides by a wonaeriui forest and no doubt it will be more beautiful as the fall advances and the leaves turn. Our meals are very good. There is not so much variety, but the cooking is excellent. To-day, for example,' fey- breakfast we had shirred eggs, brown bread, coffee or tea and but ter. For lunch, roast beef, delicious French fried potatoes, brown bread, butter, cheese and tea. For dinner this evening- we had soup, cold beef, green beans, brown bread, tea, cheeso and a pudding. This gives you n. fairly good idea. We have carrots and never have I tasted such good cnes, with all due respect to Aunt Sara. The French, of course, are noted for their culinary art. For tunately for me, I am very fond of lirown bread, for that is all you see. Then, too, we have good butter. I understand that it takes several weeks for mail to reach its destina tion. I sure hope it does not take any longer than that. Upon learning that we could send a cable, I mailed one to Paris at once addressed to Father and saying: "Safe; well." I trust you received it. The children here call to us and Watches as Ornaments Subject to War Tax Washington, Nov. 2. The Com missioner of Internal Revenue has announced the rulings for the col lection of the 3 per cent war tax on jewelry. Among the war excise taxes in section 600 of the War Revenue act a tax of 3 per cent Is laid on "any article commonly or commer cially known as jewelry, whether real or Imitation, sold by the manufac turer, producer, or importer there of." The clause puts a tax on watches, but only those which are worn for ornament or where the case, or the exterior jewels set In the case, make it of greater value than the works, are held to be subject to tax. All precious stones, whether cut or uncut, if set and ready to wear, are taxable. Pearls strung on silk threads temporarily without clasps will not be regarded as subject to tax. The rutins follows:' 1. All articles which have been specifically classified as Jewelry by the Board of Customs Appraisers Shall be taxed as jewelry under the present act. 2. All ornaments worn for personal adornment only are classifiable f.s jewelry. All precious stones and pearls, both real and imitation, whether cut or uncut, which are set and readv to wear In condition sold, are classifi able as jewelry and subject to tax. Precious stones cut but not set will be regarded as subject to tax when sold by the importer, or, if cutting is done in the United States, when sold by the manufacturer or dealer for whom the cutting was done. Pearls matched, drilled, and tempo rarily strung 011 silk thread, without clasps, will not be regarded as jewel ry when s<sld to dealers for further manufacture or completion, but will lie regarded as jewelry when sold to a customer for personal use, whether with or without a clasp. The name will apply to loose, drilled pearls. 4. All watches not used solely for taxable within the meaning of sec- Utility purposes are considered ai The Newest of New Fall Boots Black Lace Boots Genuine Vici Kid, good- 1 \r V; year welted sole, tip in A 1 |l I ii. C. and D. widths, reg- ill / ular .$6 value for.. .$3.98 \ f)' V Ladies' cocoa brown kid, \ /\r pearl gray or battleship \ gray kid boots, cloth tops, welted soles, $6 values.. ■ $3.98 Ladies' Black Kid, high lace shoes, with cloth or black suede toppings, widths A to D, big value $2.98 Men's Dress Shoes Boys' Oress Shoes In any style or shape English Bal gun met r 7' V al with or fibre *o e a H ° r uf? -49 soles - 'l* l - 98 & $2.49 $2.98 and $3.49. - A saving of 50c to $1 Misses' High English per pair. Lace Shoes, $2.49. G. R. KINNEY CO., Inc. 19 and 21 N. 4th St. FRIDAY EVENING, M ■ ■ • > : . . " ' tpi LIEUT. M. H. SPAHR salute us as we pass. It is for them and all the children the world over that we aro here. This great strug gle is to make the world better for them. It is not for the present gen eration, but the one to follow, that we of the present are making, iT necessary, the supreme sacrifice. And if the time should come and such would be our fate, we are preparett to meet It, knowing full well and re alizing that we have not lived In vain. When I see the very old men and women on the street, I often wish i could talk to them about the war of IS7O, but at present my French is so limited that I would not attempt u conversation. Next Sunday I think I will hire a bicycle so as to see more of the country around here. All civilians and soldiers seem to ride bicycles, so we will have to follow in their tracks and hire cycles to visit the neighboring towns. I must close now and hope that In about three or four weeks' time 1 will hear from you. With best love, to all. I am very well. Lovingly, MURRAY JR. tlon 600 of the War Revenue act. Tbis will embrace all watches worn externally for purpose of ornament and all watches intended to bo car ried in the pocket, the outer ease of which is so ornamented by the addi tion of jewels or other ornamenta tion that the value of the case is relatively disproportionate to the value of the movement. 5. As to the question of what is a retailer, it is held that a retailer who is not also a wholesaler is one who sells only to personal customers and does not solicit or seek to make sales to other dealers for resale. Any dealer who makes the sale of jew elry to other dealers for resaie a substantial part of his business, or, who solicits such business, will be regarded ns a wholesale dealer. 6. As to the specific articles re ferred to by the committee, it is held that the following, when made of precious or imitation metals to be carried on the person, shall be con sidered as jewelry: Dorean (powder) boxes, vanity boxes, stamp boxes, match boxes, cig aret cases, cigar cases, eyeglass cases, eyeglass chains, eyeglass holders; lorgnettes, lorgnons, card cases, -\ in nigrettes, handkerchief holders, gar ters, suspenders, emblem charms, emblem pins, emblem buttons, mash bags, memorandum books, lip salve cases, eyebrow pencils, cigar cutters, compasses, key chains, key rings and like articles. N CHILDREN Should not be "dosed" ■ ' • - 1 1 ~~ ~ Eay to npplr. Sure, <luick. Safe SSc. tiorient, Itexall Druitslat, | U _ v BREAD AND JAM BUT NO BUTTER English Warned to Econd* mize, if U. S. Is to Help Supply Food London. — (Correspondence of The Associated Press.)— England must husband her food supply if her peo ple expect America to economize in food -for their sakes, is to be the plea of a "League of National Safety" which soon will be launched from the headquarters of the Director- General of National Economy. Mem bers of the league will be advised that the people of the United States cannot be expected to save food for the benefit of England unless they 7 and 9S. W • - 9 7 ant j 9s. 2i?S?IS L4IVIJI fist Oft S MAI!K,:I SQUARE V SQUARE BARGAIN NEWS TO THE BARGAIN-LOVING PUBLIC Women's and Misses' Fall -and Winter Coats gundy, Taupe, Tan, Gray, 500 Samples in Women's and Misses' Coats Purchased by Our zibeiines, Plushes, Baby Sand, Copenhagen, Ox- Buyers in New YOrk City at wonderful concessions YOU will benefit Lambs, Burellas, Mixed ford ' etc - by this remarkable purchase. Tweeds. $12.00 COATS; s£.9B $25.00 COATS; C* pm QO good styles—NOW 'Qb a gf j^ Uptos0 ~ j/ ;i5.! coats, sq.9B 530 °? C ' ,ATS; $1 A.98 sizes 14 to 48—Now J= 6 011 ggass ss x T - *2l— . . . n I values-NOW RHP ** SSL22S value NOW. JLv NOW |/v== Serge — p o P ii n — An Extraordinary Purchase of Women's and Misses' Navy Black Taupe Gabardine OrO ad - _ • J . Brown Green Plum Fall and Winter Suits $22.50 SUITS- QO v Jts3o.oo SUITS—A /v nn trimmed or un- j 1 A'A m selection that won't 1 trimmed wonacri iji 1 "ffl—- jiT'ljt . I & m ~ styles found anywhere $25.00 SUITS— $-*1 mQO -,( . $35.00 SUITS—Posi- aq Newest styles 1 m tively the best to be latest shades—won- i il~ found and values rm derful values . \ supreme .... Women's and Misses' jI/[j \\\ i \V|KS\ < 7 lJ\V\ Women's and Misses' Silk Taffeta Serge Dresses A Selection of Serge Dresses That Will Not l\ 111 \f f v R j ijl | AJ* 1 & Jlk / Be Found Elsewhere in Town \\ / /I j lJiTi^ — 111 $12.50 Dresses $7.98 $15.00 Serge Dresses . . . $9.98 VA I /II $15.00 Dresses ..... $8.98 SIB.OO Serge Dresses . . . $11.98 V/l U, jJJ SIB.OO Dresses $11.98 $20.00 Serge Dresses . . . $14.98 u $20.00 Dresses $14.98 $25.00 Serge Dresses . . . $16.98 Vj. r /(Af ® $25.00 Dresses $15.98 $30.00 Serge Dresses . , . $19.98 y $30.00 Dresses $19.98 1000 Sweaters 1000 750 SKIRTS 750 Women s Misses —Girls —Children s l- q d r r> i_ j* fants' Navy Rose Brown Green Tan _ ei *^ e ~~ "ophn Uabardine fiSTI 11 "H .. * tt , •'and Corn Oxford Gray—Copenhagen — Taffeta Mixed Tweeds JVI 1I 11 01*^ \T 11/ITy II 5% Olive White Peach Shetland and Com- Etc. All Sizes All Colors ® binations ™ i r.°!r! 75c Hats .... 49c i \ $1.50 Sweaters 98c Placed o„ Special SALE SLOO Ha ts .... 79c Don't Miss g Sweaters $ .49 $3.00 Skirts $1,98 $1.50 Hats ( . ... 98c These HAT $2.50 Sweaters $1.79 nA C 1 . - " „„ . . Q iheseHAi $3.00 Sweaters $1.98 $4 00 Skirtß ' ' s2 49 [] a [ s JJ-J® BARGAINS $4.00 Sweaters $2.49 $5.00 Skirts .. . $2.98 s3o ° Hats •• •• SL9B T . , $5.00 Sweaters $2.98 6 "50 Skirt. <Tqr 54 00 Hats •• • • $2 - 49 Trlmmed or $6.00 Sweaters $3.98 $5.00 Hats .... $2.98 • Untrimmed $7.85 Sweaters $4.98 $7-85 Skirts . $4.98 $ 6 .00 Hats .... $3.98 Hats $8.85 Sweaters $5.98 $8.85 Skirts . . . $5.98 $7.50 Hats .... $4.98 HXRHTSBURG TET33GIUJPW are convinced that the British people are in earnest In adhering to a food ration. "Visitors returning to Amer ica from here should have no reason to report anything approaching scenes of luxury or extravagance," is the warning issued to members of the league. The members are urged to observe the following rules: Fresh meat to be served only once a day. No second helpings. Roast meat to be avoided as much as possi ble: it is wasteful. Bread with the mid-day meal only if specially asked for. One slice l j ss a day to be eaten. One "potato day, a week, to be j.s nearly as possible a breadless day. No butter with bread and jam. Never more than one egg per nead at any meal. No early morning cup of tea. The open sugar bowl at table to be abolished. The league will make a special appeal to those whose wages, or In comes have been increased by the war. PEOPLE'S FORUM TO OPEN WITH BIG PROGRAM Prominent Speaker Is Sched uled to Make First Ad dress of Seasson The People's Forum will begin this season's sessions Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock at Wesley A. M. E. Church. The occasion will be a notable one in that the Forum has combined with the National Association for the Ad vancement of Colored People in an effort to foster the interest of the local branch of which the Rev. A. J. Greene, is president. The principal speaker will be James Weldon Johnson, of New York, field secretary of the association, and a Bpeaker and scholar of national repute. Mr. Johnson has been acting secretary of the association since the enlistment of Roy Nash in the Of ficers Reserve Corps at Plattsburg. Besides serving for a number of years in the U. 8. Consular service, Mr. Jolinson has done signal service an a Spanish interpreter, has edited and published a number of books, chief among which is "The Autobio graphy of an Ex-Colored Man," elid ing much comment from the national press at the time of its appearance. Mr. Johtyion has for a number of years been engaged in newspaper work and is at present editor of the New York Age. His talk on Sunday will be in the interest of racial advancement both during and after the war and in fostering the interest of the associa tion. Dr. Crampton, president of the NOVEMBER 2, 1917. Forum, has arranged a most pleasing program, a feature of which will be the children's chorus of the Hygienic school of Bteelton, under the leader ship of Professor Howard. War Work Council in Perry County Organizes Marysville, Pa., Nov. 2.—The War Work Council, of Perry county, is geeting right down to business and is now organizing local branches throughout the county. Meetings have been or will be held in the prin cipal towns of the county. The work in the county is under the executive committee which has been attending all meetings thus far held and will be present at all the remaining ones t(J assist in the or ganizations. This committee includes manager, L. W. Brimmer, of New port; campaign director, Dr. George H. Johnston, of Duncannon; Major F. 8. Kirk, of Newport, campaign di rector of War Work for Boys, and Treasurer B. Stiles Duncan, of Dun cannon. At Duncannon a local organiza tion was effected with these officers: William Willis, manager; D. L>. Cluck, secretary; L. S. Hart, Jr., treasurer: J. L. L. Buckfc, manager of Boys' War Work. . r •> By reason of tborouich dlstrlbn tlon nltli ihe drug; trade In the United Slolo and lovrcr selling; costs, reduced prices are now pos sible (or Eckman's Alterative FOR THROAT AND LUNGS Stubborn CouKbs and Colds No Alcohol, Narcotic or liablt forming Drug $2 Size $1 sue a i Now $1.50 Now HO C t-M Kckman Laboratory. Phlladelphtarl
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