LETTERS FROM FRANCE PARIS BOMBARDED Harrisburg Boy Tells Life at Front. [Sergeant Albert H. Stackpole, of the U. 6. Field Artillery, "Some where In France," writes the home folks In Harrisburg that he has just been selected with a few others to attend thb Frqpch Artillery School for further study. Extracts from his letter are appended:] ""Dear Family:— "You'll have to pardon this odd looking letter, but unfortunately, my pen has ceased to work and I can't find any pencil; also I want to get my hand back on the good old type writer. It's been a long time since 1 worked with one of them, but it's good fun and I know you won't mind. 1 v In the first place, then, I'll have 1 tell you about my good luck, sre I am right in the midst of the al of my ambiUons over here, rnely, an Army Candidates School d it surely is slick. When I came here yesterday on my way from my first impressions were ex tly as though I was entering New iven for the first time ggain. Great j buildings, with a fine big field t in front for riding and all that rt of thing. I'm looking forward a wonderful spring. ''Another awfully good part or [s place is the Y. M. C. A. which situated in an old chateau which me Count has given over for use ring the period of the war. Mrs. illon, the mother of Johnnie Mal- I, who was in my class at New iven, is in charge, which makes it ry nice. She's a charming woman d has taken us right into her lit family. The building is quite e a home and I'm intending to and all the time that 1 can spare er there. The First Ice Cream "Had a most interesting experi h I HAD SUCH AWFUL ■ SICK HEADACHES" HE SAYS Brought Him ReUcf After He II Had About GiTen Up Hope B5 srVFERED A IX)NG TIME > siree, I'm feeling fine these and going strong," says Louis ■ Lacob, a popular grocery clerk, ■ Second and Eleanor streets, Steel- Hi, Pa. tried a lot of things without me any good, 'but I heard such ■lot of talk around the store about that I said to myself, 'Lou, |H it worked like magic. Just to Ret busy right away and Hve me a thorough overhauling and ■w I feel simply great. Xo aches, ■ pains and an appetite like a horse. is sure great." is now befng introduced, at Gorgas' Drug Store. ■ Hot Water for I Sick Headaches | I Telia why everyone should drink hot water with phoi phate In It before breakfast. of any kind, is caused auto intoxication—which means Liver and bowel poi- Hns called toxins, sucked into the through the lymph ducts, ex- the heart which pumps the blood fast that it congests in the smaller and veins of the head pro- violent, throbbing pain'and called headache. You he- j ■me nervous, despondent, sick, fe-1 and miserable, your meals and almost nauseate you. Then | resort to acetanilide, aspirin or : bromides.which temporarily re-i but do not rid the blood of i irritating toxins. ■a glass of hot water with a tea- of limestone phosphate in Hdrank before breakfast for awhile.- not only wash these poisons your system and cure you of but will cleanse, purify and Hhhen the entire alimentary canal. I your pharmacist for a quarter ] of limestone phosphate. It is [ harmless as sugar, and | tasteless, except for a sour-, twinge which is not unpleasant, i ■f you aren't feeling your best, if] is coated or you wake up with taste, foul breath or have colds,! biliousness, constipation i Kour, acid stomach, begin the hot water cure to rid system of toxins and poisons. are quick and it is claimed those who continue to flush out stomach, liver and bowels every never have any headache or: 1 miserable moment. ■ Medicine in 4 Wears '—lnternal Baths BV. A. Czarneckl writes Dr. Chaa. A. of York as follows: mast admit that the use of the 'J. Cascade' has cured my chronic from which 1 suffered. May 12, 1913, I have never even any kind of patent medicine or My health is excellent in respect. half a million bright, keen, Americans have found that \ Bathing is more essential to health than external baths— found that uned occasionally ■ ■ght they feel like different peo- next morning. No more of bllleus, tired, nervous feeling, maving by Nature's own cleanser warm water—removed nil poisonous waste from the lowr>r ■'.ine. they awake thoroughly re- by normal sleep with all their acting properly, clear head hrfppy and confident, eager and Hfnable for the duties of the day. .lot learn more about this rapidly growing and natural practice? The "J. B. L. Cascade" is produced bv Chas. A. Tyrrell. M. D„ of New York, who is a specialist on internal baths and it is now being shown and ex plained by Croll Keller, Druggist, 405 Market St:, Harrisburg, Pa., who will jrive you—free cn request—an Inter esting booklet on the subject called "Why Man of To-day. Is Only 50 Per rent. Efficient." THAT STUBBORN COUGH OR COLD which does not quickly yield to or dinary measures must be dealt with as dangerous. Try ECKMAN'S ALTERATIVE Taken In Ume, this Calcium pre paration may prevent chronic con ditions Involving throat and lungs. Contain* no Alcohol, Narcotic or Habit-Forming Drug. %Z alac. • 91.50. SI fiM, now 80c. *\-Ice includes war tax. All dm rets Is. laboratory. Philadelphia. ! MONDAY EVENING, ence this afternoon in discovering that the two men who bunk right beside me in this room are both Princeton men, one in Coyle Ken nedy's class and one in 1919. The latter is a son of Dr. Finney, of Bal timore, and we discovered many mu tual acquaintances in New Haven and New York. His brother was in that wonderful houseparty that gave a few years ago and he hiihself knows most of tjie people who were of the party, i ex pect to see quite a bit of him. Had a tine walk all over the place this | afternoon with Allen. We trailed out ; of town and were coming back when some little French children ran up ;md gave us a handful of flowers. | They seem to enjoy seeing Ameri i cans in town though it can't be much lof a novelty now. Also, most won derful of all, on the way back we I chanced to find a little store, very I attractive looking, which announced i they were selling chocolate ice | cream. Well, you should have seen I the bee line we made fo- the door ; of that place where we lapped up | two plates of really very good Ice } cream, the first I have had since 1 | left America. We carefully noted | the name of the place and intend to | return at the very first chance, j There is also a little tea room quite near the school, where one can get tea or chocolate and toast. Very fine—what? Oh, I am all for this! Couldn't have struck it better. "The other night on my way to Paris a family of refugees from .the troubled district got on the train and by some rotten luck into my compartment. There was an old 1 man, an old woman, a middle-aged | woman, one cat, one dog and prob , ably the entire household of furni i ture from the amount of luggage ! which they brought "into the train, i 1 felt awfully sorry for them, of | course, BUT the dog crawled around I over my feet most of the night, the | cat yowled and to get. out of ! its basket, the old man snored in a I manner calculated to make even , jealous, the old w6man aided and albetted by the middle-aged I woman drank Pinard and cackled of ' everything under the sun. Both of ' them were rather hysterical and made an awful racket. So you can see with half a granulated eyelid 1 didn't spend the world's most pleas ant night on that train. Substituting For a Major "We had to go through a. station which had undergone a severe bomb ing the night before, so my peace of mind was not markedly improved. However, we finally reached Parts and I was lucky enough to get a ride up to the UniVersity Union in one of the staff cars which had come down to meet a major; said major not putting in an appearance. I sub • stituted. All this at 4.30 in the cold ( gray dawn, clinging witTi a dying man's grasp to my luggage. "1 managed to get a room at the Union and after a bath and shave felt better. Went into the Yale part of it about 9 o'clock and ran into Clarence Mendell, who was my Latin instructor in Freshman year. We sat before h ! ~ **• in an awfully snug little room and drank coffee and ate graham wafers while ex changing experiences. Later we took a walk and ended up at a little place for lunch. A Bit Scared "In the afternoon I wandered about on my own for a while, visit ing the Invalides in the course of my travels. It was while there that the long-range gun of the Boche got into action on the church which was holding its Good Friday services. You have doubtless read about it in the papers by this time so I shan't be bothering you with the details, ibut suffice to say, I was a bit scared. The explosion was terrific and sounded as though it might be right on the next block. I looked at my watch and waited for the next one to come along. The French didn't seem very excited over it so I thought there was no .reason to be worried—it might hit most any where for 'hat matter and there was no use to beat it off somewhere .else. | Also, I was rather interested iiv the i collection which included two of the Gothas brought down in a recent raid. "Was sorry to have been out last evening when Commissioner John Price Jackson called to see me." Sergeant Stackpole, in another let ter, says of a Dauphin aviator: "I've been reading Walter Shaffer's stuff in the Telegraph with a great deal of interest. He writes awfully well, I think, and ought to have been a journalist." RUSSIANS STILL FIGHTING Washington, April 21). —Swedish press reports reported here say Bol sheviki forces in the Crimea again are retiring before the Germans, but are offering stubborn resistance. Thay are being re-enforced by sail ors from the Black Sea fleet. Sergeant Packer Spends Furlough in Penbrook i jr HMHIH if MB ' **.'-', 4 -W"-' v • "< iL , K j™ "Mil SERGEANT RALPH PACKER Sergeant Ralph W. Packer, sta tioned at Camp Meade, Md„ with Co. B. 316 th Infantry, speht a recent furlough at his home in Penbrook. He was an employe of the Bethle hfini Stoel company before joining Cnc.'e Sam's ranks last September. HUN PRISONERS WONDER AT U.S. WAR STRENGTH Hindcnburg's Traveling Cir cus Starts Shaping, but Is Quickly Silenced With the American Army In Fritfcr, April 29.—Von Hindenburg's traveling circus army plainly got a bad case of nerves when the show was about to close, around 3 o'clock Saturday morning, for It* began a heavy bombardment of the American lines on the sector northwest of Toul and continued it for an hour. Our men were all ready for him If he Eat More Potatoes and Save the Wheat, JSjoamanZ Eat More Potatoes and Save the Wheat rem, looi— rvana unites Harrisburg. Monday, april so, ims. foundkd ish April 29th to May 11th Inclusive A • . "I T"<v -| EXHIBITION Abuit and Dress Sale Of the Famous Painting . T "Christ On Calvary" Ol Great lttipOrtailCe By Franz A. Lundahl. T 1 * valuab " o, - Lundahlv rtfst Days Response Indicates Greatest Sale It is 9x14 feet and is valued by its ow'ners at $135,000.00. rm tI /, 1 rMf 7. ' O/jx* The faithful adherence to the description of the Cruci- _£ fIUS T/ Lvt J. tllS fixion is remarkable and the costumes, uniforms and settings are all historically correct. Exhibited in most of the leading cities of Europe and y America, it has been viewed by millions who traveled ogjotgß long distances to do so. you are cordially invited to se€ this masterpiece while > BOWMAN'S —fifth Floor. • | End-of-Month Offerings • /ftf \f In Domestics Department , • ■ fflyfr jlw m'J H In these days when prices most everywhere have an up- . / U /I f /1f ward trend, these specials in domestics should be of interest / /lr / I j /I. // ' // I // I to every woman who wants her dollars to have the greatest i/ // / / 'IH I/1 !fz/ 1/ / purchasing power possible. The prices quoted, represent 1 l/i /, J j rl / j j/ J/ j/ J values that seems practically impossible to duplicate under f // il I M l/l *• present conditions. But considering that the merchandise , 1. / / j// was bought to an advantage some time ago, we see no reason r7 — why we should put present price increase on to our custom- py T7 /f J J/ H ers. So the goods are here marked on the basis of what they / J f / / / ( // It were bought for and not on the market quotations of to-day. 1/ Y\A' w \ \ 1 This is staple merchandise, of the most useful kind, that a * \ housewife scarcely ever gets too much of. therefore this is Y* the opportune time to select from the following what you need, or may need in the near future. 1 hose who are familiar with the Bowman methods of sales came Saturday, and profited by the reductions. Embroidered scalloped pilldw cases-best quality tubing- If >' ou h . a Y e not availed yourself of special opportunities at the Bowman semi-annual apparel sales, you should 45 inches wide—five patterns to select from, pair .... $1.25 come ciiKi inspect the values to be had at this Spring sale of Suits and Dresses. are blalkJ',* and W . c 1° c no . : forme , r P"ces-I)clieving you are the best judge of values, and according you the privilege of to hurt the wearing quality. At the present price we could comparing sale prices advertised with original price ticket on each garment. Therefore there is no mistaking not duplicate them for to-day's market price, as they are, pair very evident values in this reduction sale of the finest &nd most dependable makes of suits dresses. $3.50 to #lO We have kept the assortment up to the height of completeness, and the styles and materials are all up to Bleached muslin and cambrics in useful lengths, good qual- the Bowman standard of excellence, consequently vou will find the following- price's represent a bargain event of it)' round even thread-perfect—yard 80 • unusual importance. 4 weight h Win*wa sh l ea?y~ in car el f— c h em" a t top— Suppose you were told that all $3.-> suits and dresses had been reduced to $25; would that prove the values laundered —each, #1.49 an} gi eatei than it we simply advertised the reduction prices and let you see for yourself the original prices when TT ~ , , , , , you may inspect the character of garments offered? Unbleached sheeting—76 inches wide —smooth, even thread ca : i .' y - wca ':. w . e !l.. L . in : , . t . ; .. lo . ya . rd f.: o . a S? Practically the entire stock of beautiful suits-and dresses era ~ g " is included at these new prices * BOWMAN'S— Second Floor. Heavy Silk Gloves, 50c SllitS, . . $19.50, $25, $35, $45 For Women Dresses, $12.50, $16.50, $25, $35 „ . , " ' BOWMAN'S— Third Floor. 600 Pairs--two-clasp—double finger tips, Paris point and three-row embroidered backs —in white self and ~ * —— ? white contrast. A few brown'and navy. W/inrlnW QprPPTIC irirl I~ Some have manufacturers slight imperfections, but > HIUUW kJCIL/tlio dllU tj J j -pj • TM we are sure you will f\nd unusual valuesMn this lot- ~~ \ -DCQSprCaQS <lt 1 riCCS 1 iiat BowAN-s- M .m r,., Screen Doors ~—: ■ Represent a Big Saving I . . , Don't wait till the flies 1 Liarden sct ' n house, then pur- hSfDn Here is an opportunity to fill up your want for Bed- chase screens and lock thein iJ RIl'lP" spreads that is unlikely to be repeated in the near future. in. Prices quoted below are equivalent to wholesale prices I Buy your screens now and to 'u Y T? lty - cight ° u f Jf, bedspreads. n H keep the flics out. Our Hemmed crochet-s.Ee 74x86 weight 2 lb. $1.50 LA 1 LX. ifT finished,, easy sliding, cov- ± ' XU Hemrrted crochet-size 80x90 weight 3 lb. 7 oz^not ' cred with quality wire. 40c to sl .lo. 2^? Bring exact measurments with you as we Hemmed satin—size 80x90, weight 3 lb. 3 oz., #3.50 Garden spades—D handles, $1.25. . f |i do not exchange screens or, screen doors. Doors Hemmed satin—size'9oxloo, weight 4 lb. 13 oz., sub- Garden shovel, pointed blade, long handle, | } in the following sizes, $1.59 to $4.75. ' ject to slight mill imperfections, each $5.50 - . * IBltei 2 ft. 6 inches bv 6 ft. 6 inches. bowman s second Floor. Spading forks, 4-prong-D handle, SI.OO. M | 2 g inohcs 6ft 8 incheS) Garden rakes _4oc to SI.OO. IHI 2 ft. 8 inches by 6 ft. 10 inches, Garden hoes, 35c 2 ft. 8 inches Uy 7 ft. PorCRfC Hedge ,_.i. 2 ft. 10 inches by 6 ft. 10 inches, pCCo Hedge shear. 6-inch blade for ladies use, $1.1 3 . ■ Ml 2 ft. 10 inches by 7 ft. ; • lOc to 19c. t0 " ° 3ft b y 7 ft - Featuring the well-known moderately priced Henderson Pruning shears, 25c to 50c. Doors in the following sizes at $2.89, these sizes are for corsets—fashion, comfort and service are combined with low- Hose clamps, sc. transom and double doors- P nces in these time-tried corsets- Clincher hose menders, 12c- 2 ft. 8 inches by 7 ft. 6 inches 2 ft. 10 inches by 8 ft. Henderson corsets are high in quality, made with the ut- Lawn sprinklers, 19c to $2.75. 2 ft. 8 inches by 8 ft. 3 ft. by . 7 ft. 6 inches. niost scientific care and of selected materials, usually found in Garden sets„39c to 75c. > # 2 ft. 10 inches by 7 ft. 6 in. 3ftbyß ft * corsets of high cost. They ace guaranteed bv their makers, Lawn rakes. 65c • ' Pair of spring hinges, door pull, gate hook and eye, and ' Therefore we can safely guarantee them to you. I.awn rollers, M_.su to _?_I.UU. necessary screws for 12c if purchased at same time door is • These corsets come in a great variety of models—for stout, \\ indow boxes. 7.ic to sc. purchased- medium, and slight figures. Prices, SI.OO to $4.00 BOWMAN'S—Basement, . ROWMAN'9-Baaement. BOWMAN'S-Second Floor. HJLRRISBURG IJlftflftl TELEGRAPH started an attack, but If that was his Intention he did not adhere to his plans. None of his infantry left their trenches. This was the eighth special per formance "of traveling circus on Its American tour. There has beeti no cessation, by day or of his harrying the American lines. He shells, snipes and gases with methodical regularity, but the American guns blaze away at him just as regularly. His snipers are mighty poor marksmen compared <Wth our sharpshooters. , The Germans -are entirely puzzied to guess what Uncle Sam has up his sleeve and to learn what is the size of our Army hi France. The prison ers we have taken confirm the im pression that not only the German military leaders, but the soldiers and the people know nothing as to what is happening behind the screen which hides the blt>w the United States is delivering. Prisoner* Change Ojlnlonn Among the German prisoners taken recently was an Intelligence officer." He said It Is believed generally In Germany that the United States cannot place more than 100,000 men in France. The Boches have the same Idea', being informed that we cannot send enough troops to have any effect' in determining the war. After encountering the Americans and learning how they fight, these prisoners say, doggedly, that their officers deliberately underestimated the American fighting qualities. So thinking, they assert their disbelief in the statement that America can not send a large force to France. "You should see those Helnies open their eyes when they see the white bread we give them," said a hospital attendant to me. "That white bread makes them sit up tatfe notice, for they figure that if we can feed our Army on white bread, the sub marine campaign Is not working or their general staff has overlooked a big bet about American rationing." Prtmlxil Promotion From the talk of these Germans the fact stands out that the promises of victory which formerly were used to them are no longer employed. Instead, they are prom ised promotion if they go on fight ing. "We don't believe we can win the war," said a wounded prisoner brought in Saturday. "We believed so two weeks ago." SCHOOL BOAHD WILL , CONSIDER SALARIES A special meeting of the school board will be held late this after noon &hen a committee of teachers will be present to discuss the pro posed salary increases which have been demanded. The report of the committee with recommendations of increases has been presented and will be acted upon this afternoon, it is expected. AFRTU 29. 1918. Where Can I Find Relief From Itching, Terrifying Eczema? This Question Is Ever on the Lips of the Afflicted. Eczema, Tetter, Erysipelas, and other terrifying conditions of the skin, are deep-seated blood diseases, and applications of salves, lotions and washes can only afford tempo rary relief, without reaching the real seat of the trouble. But just because local treatment has done you no good, there is no reason to despair. You simply have not sought the proper treatment, that is within your reach. You have the experience of others who have suffered as you have to guide you to a prompt riddance of blood and skip diseases. No matter how terrifying the Irritation, no matter how unbearable the ltchinaf and burning of the akin, 8. S. S. will promptly reach the seat of the trouble and forever rout from the blood every trace of the disease. Just as it has for others who have suffered as you have. This grand blood remedy has been used for more than fifty years, and you have only to give it a fair trial to be re stored to perfect health. Our chief medical adviser is an au thority on blood and skin disordersi •and he will take pleasure in giving you such advice as your individual case may need, absolutely without cost. Write to-day, describing your case to medical department, Swift Specific Co., 43 4 Swift Laboratory, Atlanta, Ga. 3
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