FLYING WITH SHAFFER Hot Work in the Clouds LETTERS FROM A DAUPHIN BOY TO HIS MOTHER w Somewhere in France. March 27, 191 S. Dear Mother: The Boches certainly have been raising Cain around herer lately. Last righs they came over again and making their usual tour of Chalons sur-Marne, let go a lot more bombs. However, the antiaircraft guns near-; ly got one, for a shell hitting him started a fire and down he started in names, and then The searchlights found him and we had a good view of his enormous, llsh-like body. But we were doomed to disappointment if we expected him to crash, for his steep dive put the tire out and when oihe was almost over the treetops he caught himself and turned on his two • reliable motoqs. climbed up and away toward the Fatherland. This coming over to visit us seems to be getting quite a habit with Frit* lately, for every moonlight night over he comes at a great height, shuts off his motors and comes gliding down as silent as an owl, drops his bombs over Chalons, turns on his motors and passing over our camp, goes back home. Why he has not dropped and expressive and explosive messages on us is something 1 can not understand. There certainly would be more military damage. Of course, measures have been taken for just such visits as to the planes, and even we avla— tors have been ordered to go into trenches nearly as soon as the siren blows, something I Have no liking for—one can't see the show for one thing, and anyway, if one is to die. why not get it above ground instead of being cooped in a trench like a rat in a trap. Have Their Nerve With Them Yesterday I heard from some, American ambulance fellows about the damage the bombs had wrought. According to their stories the Oer-I mans sure have their nerve with' them, for they cotne down to within I 300 feet of the ground and sweep! the streets (of Chalons> with ma-; chine gun fire. Three of the ambu lance fellows criwled into a hay' pile, and having ensconced them-1 selves snugly in said hay considered themselves as safe as a bug in a rug.; But no sooner had they crawled in than down came three bombs and lit | tight near the hay pile. They chang ed their minds about its safety "taute de suite," and crawling out. star'ci running up the road, when down ■ame the Boche sweeping the ground with searchlights and finding these three unlucky fellows, began to .ilay the machine gun CR them. Behind trees, and very small ones at th.it,, they ducked, thus escaped injury, i but not fright, for they sure were one scared bunch—and I don't won der. The safest place in an air raid is' supposed to r>e a cellar or a -'ave. ! but this seems to be disproved by another tale these ambulance fellows told me. A bomb dropped on one of these cellars in which forty persons -mostly kids—and caving it In, suf focated most of them. These Amcr lean ambulance hoys helped dig them ! out and while '.hey were down in the hole digging feverishly to get some of the people out before they were suffocated, down comes a plane, with the French tricolor rings on its' wings, and turning its searchlights on the tragic scene, came tearing by. just skimming the house tops and dropped three more bombs, for it was a Boche using this treacherous v.-ay of getting clo-er to his objective ' without being shot at. For their work of rescue this section was cited for bravery by the French army, but ' the things they had witnessed were 1 too awful to tell about, and even they 1 could find no words to describe the horrors they had seen. A Tougli Job For protection'# sake this section of the ambulance corps were ordered to sleep in a bi< v**ne woods right beside our camp, for the American officials considered Chalons-sur- Marne a little too hot for safety. You should think they would be thankful 1 for such thoughtfulness for their 1 ' safety, but they i ertainlv are not. j Hearing their woes I don't blame , them, as they have no tents, and to: < keep the cold out are given eighteen ; 1 blankets apiece to sleep between. ! j which will give you a faint idea how ) - hilly it becomes at night. I know because although this is nearly the' tirst of April there was ice in 'he : water bucket this morning. And this. , is sunny France. 1 was nearly con- t ' \ inced that such was a fact lately, I 1 for it was quite v arm for a week on 5 end, and I. foolishly thinking spring 1 was actually here, put on my B. V. D.'s—and nearly froze the dimples ' on both knees, for it sure turned ! • cold quickly thereafter. I ; That was yesterday, and late in the afternoon three of us were sent ' out on patrol. It was very windy ' ' and. the sky being full of clouds. ' was also some bumpy. Gollv: i ' bounced around like a cork: but, far' ! from scaring me, it gave me enjov- ! 1 Jiient, for just a touch on the con- ) trols and back we came to normal. This sense of mastery over one's 1 touchy steed is some feeling, and onej f naturally acquires it after flying' \ awhile, for we are sent up in al! j 1-inds of weather, wind or no wind. Coming up to the start of clouds we ran into a rainstorm, which seemed j ' strange, for the sun was shining!, brightly when one wasn't in a cloud. 1 The clouds were not very high, and since it's dangerous to fly under' clouds, as a Boche might be hiding! 1 in one. we flew above them. Look- ' ing down, a •scene was unrolled be fore us the like of which mortal man never beheld unless he had wings, tor the big. billowly. white clouds t 'ooked like big soap bubbles, with the reflected light of the sun turn-d on them. - There were lota of holes in the 432 MARKET STREET -""* Mntcn Food Administration Llcease Xo. t;-35305 Specials for Wednesday, May 15th Sliced Liver, lb., Is , Regular Hams, lb 29c Pickled Pigs Feet, lb., BUTTERINE Pickled Tripe, lb., ...I2y 2 c Lincoln, lb Beef Brains, lb. 15? B B. Special, lb., ST*- Our Own Smoked Sausage, Gem Nut, lb 28? Ib 19f Premium, lb., 33? Our Own Garlic Sausage, lb., Compound, lb 2.1? 19<* Pure lard, lb., 28? Picnic Hams, lb 25? Jowel Bacon, lb 29? Steaks, Chops and Roasts of all Kinds. Cream, Brick, Longhorn, Swiss, Limburger Cheese MARKETS IX 56 PRINCIPAL CITIES OF 14 STATES Parking Plant CHICAGO. ILL , PEORIA. ILL. TUESDAY EVENING, HARRISBURG OSM&& TELEGKAJPfII MAY 14, 101??. silvery mess, and watching the ground pass by with a cloud veiling it now and then sure vvas some sight. Incidentally it nire was cold, and soon 1 was holding the controls with IITT knees, with my hands under my arms to keep them warm, although, withal, watching out for Boche be , low, but none showed up, although ; we flew around for an hour. Hard Luck There were only two of us. for the third bird had returned with a bust ed motor. Flying along 3.500 metsrs high, sometimes diving, sometimes climbing, we flew around over the Boche territory, but saw nothing. Once we started down after a lot of planes but they proved to be French. Immediately after I saw seven •Boche— 1 knew they were Boche be cause they were away over on Ger man territory and no shrapnel was bursting around them. Kow, when one sees a Boche. he must signal liis leader by shaking his wings up and down, and I sure shook mine. So much so. I nearly upset myself, and finally he saw me signaling. But I was too impatient to wait for him j to start something, and I was sick and tired of shooting my gun off (to see if it worked) at nothing more ; exciting than the trenches, so, see ing one Boche away behind the rest, I started after him, and then that darned gun jammed again. fc>ix j times I fixed it and six times it jammed, and thoroughly disgusted 1 turned around and started home. 1 hadn't got very close to the Boches, so they didn't follow me. And to think that every time I tried that gun before it worked great! The captain just called me down proper for jumping on seven Bochc-s alone and remarked smilingly that it ' was probably a good thing that my ' gun did stick, else there might have been one pilot more missing. He | further went on to say that 1 must i not attack on my own hook, but only when the leader does. So there you are. and if I get a crack at a I Boche again it will be up to the ! leader —and luck. j Te day before this incident was I the same kind of a windy, cloudy and beautiful day, but no Boche seemed to be out. My leader was a venturesome old duck and shrapnel was bursting around us most of the 1 time, as we were diving around on | the Boche side of the line as a rule. Once he started down, headed straight into Germany. I didn't know what he was shooting at. but I was right behind him all ready to plug the first thing that showed up. Suddenly lie pulled up and turning sharply started back. I had not seen anything to shoot at. but I let several shots go just for luck, and, to see if my gun was working. It' was. When I found out what he was shooting at it made me laugh, for. seeing the Boche throwing shrapnel all around me. he had watched care fully to see where the shells came from, and finally seeing the fire nt' the muzzle of the gun as another shell started to say "Howdy-do" to me. down he swept toward it. uoth guns going full blast. And the ft. t that they stopped shooting immedi ately afterwards he laid jokingly to his skill. No Papers But Much News The paper man just came—with no papers, but an enormous amount of other news as to damage done. And there were no letters to-day be cause the train was held up by dam aged lines, so the "Gothas" sure were active. This morning early five more came over, and I judge took photos galore, which means we will probably get it to-night. Only the other day a Frenchman brought down a Boche who had photos of l all the escadrilles, which speaks lor itself. However, since I don't know I CORNS ACT LIKE A PUSH BUTTON j! ? Tells why they are so painful ; and how to lift them right out. If you push on an eiectric button you form a contact with a live wire which rings the bell. When your shoes press against your corn it | pushes its sharp roots down upon a ' sensitive nerve and you get a shock of pain. Instead of trimming your corns. : which merely makes them grow, just step into any drug store and ask for a quarter of an ounce of freezone., This will cost very little but is suf- 1 ficient to remove every hard or soft , corn or callus from one's feet. A few | drops applied directly upon a tender, I aching corn stops the soreness in- 1 stantly. and soon the corn shrivels up so it lifts right out. root and all. ! without pain. This drug freezone is harmless and never inflames or even irritates the surrounding tissues or skin. Are You Making Good? Can TOU do yoar work with *• little •• you did ten years igo'* Ferhap* overwork tell, ing upon you and you need ton e u> boiid *r TOUT blood and nervrt DR. CHASE'S Blood &4Nerve Tablets The grandest af all toaica. contain Iron, Nux Vomica. Gentian Thev rep!ftc iron to the blood and pbocphorur to the overworked hrmin and nerv Weigh Yourself Before Taking Price SO rent!.: Spcrial Strength 9S eeata l'nltl Medlrlnr Co.. -24 V lotb St., Philadelphia. Pa. ' how much of this I dare tell I better stop, else the letter might not pet through. Here Is a little poetry that arose to the surface after one of our usual meals: IXMGKJSTIBI.F. FACTS FROM THF FRONT i There's garlic in the "vlande" And pebbles in the beans, 1 And the soup is made of onions And numerous other weeds. And turnips aren't tilling And carrots have no taste. For the use of salt and pepper They certainly think a waste. , Thus we're sure fed up on carrots And other things "pas-bon"; ' Bjit we'll win this war, by golly, | If our stomachs last that long. Xo rniscr of Gout All of which, unfortunately, is too 1 The King of America Is Corn JSjoarman# Eat More Corn Saye More Wheat BKL.I. 1991—255e IXITED H ARftISBI'KG, TUESDAY, MAY 14, 1018. * FOUNDED 1871 Centemeri Gloves Just in stock, considering the adverse war conditions which confront the manu- •] Every Hand in the Land ——— —_—— cs t you to know with what infinite care the kidskins are select ed, the making of the delicate Paris Point embroidery and From the daintiest little dimpled hands in the cradle to the lar°e and orimv one eal- °^ hcr minute ? etails in every thread and stitch that 48 years loused with years of honest toil-should be outstretched this week to buy t War Savings "toST™"" ha * evolved ,he making of the higl,cst grade Stamp. , i oti will then have enlisted in the great \Y. S. S. army of War Stamp Soldiers. * But at present vou arc onlv interested in knowing that This is the great army of volunteers who will pledge themselves this week to buy as in^n.™eoter e lS2t. ,re aVaUaWC "" nnin_\ Wat savings Stamps as they can possibly artord. Xot simply start a Thrift Stamp Prices range from $2..10 $4.2.1 card and let it lay with a stamp or two. but this great army will respect the pledge and card . BOWMAN S— Main FLOOR. \\ith the same hdelity with which a good soldier respects the pledge of honor he has given _ L nele Sam. A true soldier would never desert the standard after he had once enlisted in the serv- ▼ ▼ I I ice. And, a \\ ar Stamp Soldier is not only loyal to Uncle Sam when he keeps the pledge AT that s taken, but is loyal to himself or herself. Because the savings with accrued interest is to your own advantage in later years. At Closin£-Out Sale Prices By enlisting now you are creating a pension fund for vourself. or the little one in the Another opportunity for you to take advantage of low cradle. So buy this week and stick to the finish, like the proverbial stamp sticks until it priccs caused discontinuing this department, reaches its destination. Large assortment of kitchen, sitting and dining room papers — v 3c roll rr~ /- , r y Bedrooms of satins, florals, Jasper, stripes and all over If e Quote AO Jormer _ designs if v) A 53.16 unusual of cloth . stt .„ 4 A A 30-inch solid color of oatmeal papers, all shades. - _ lOcroll T T • 't # High-class washable tile papers for the bath room or Ai High Class Suits \V-/ \ All the above are sold with matched borders ' / " * Please bring room measurements. |/ / \ \ ) / / , . BOWMAN'S— Fourth Floor. < ( \ I / / * ' IC season s most favored styles in both conservative and ultra-fashionable W/W J I,,odc ' s ' Long Spout Sprinkling Can jj Y HUp. 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Flags!!! O O O \ ~wai#y ' should have a Cape Cod Firelighter. It f-/ , r Bull Dog Flags same weave U. S. Standard Wool Bunting U. S. Silk Flags on block -staffs J A fascinat . in l f way I,ght Kl a log . firc /MmMStiAwL IXI , . .. 5 -it and you will have a cheery blaze from as wool flags but more durable- Flags- spears ~ _ . \ ffjggt the start. The tankard is made of ffIMM 3x 5 ft., $2.75 4x 6 ft., $3.50 3x 5 ft., $4.50 4x 6 ft., $6.00 VT* li- - ,ns '' \o A ?" S '' heavy polished brass; which may be set sxß ft., $5.00 6x 9 ft., $6.25 5x 8 ft., SIO.OO 6x 9ft SPOO c . mS " on the hearth or hung up at the firc 6xlo ft S6 75 Bxl2 ft <SIOOO r.vin ft ciun q n ' em™ Service Mags in various ma- >s. place. Price, $4.00; with brass tray, i 'IIPSU l()vH " ifk " ft " 113:50 Bxl2 ft ' s2oo ° terials and sizes - orders $5.00. JUxlO It., SO.OO ft., $33.00 £OWlUK'S—Fourth SI nor promptly filled. BOWMAN'S—Basement. true to be humorous, although It may cause you to cease worrying fbout any danger of my getting the gout. Putman just came home utter be ing gone a week. He hud gone to Paris to fly n new Zing here, anil (Sot lost on the way, due to not watch ing his map carefully. His gasoline playing out. he came down near a big town 200 miles from camp, which shows how badly he was lost. Replenishing his "gas" and oil he started out again, and once again got lost, only ihls time he wasn't so lucky—or maybe, he was, according to how one looks at it. for when his "gas" played out the second Time there was no nice snr.ooth field under him to land on. He was right over a wood, and down he came, a tree tearing one wing off and spinning him around in the air like a top. All he got was a l ump on the head, but as he remarked to me If ho hadn't hit that tree he would have gone down a steep hill and Into a town below and surely killed him self. I kidded him quite a lot about getting lost, and told him he better stick to shooting down Boche, as he is more successful along that line. WALTER. HIKIAI. OF PAUL KISTER Wormleyaburg, Pa.. May 14. —Fu- neral services for Paul Kister, aged 21, who was killed when crushed be tween two cars while at work in the Alarysville yards of the Pennsylva nia railroad on Monday morning, will be held from the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Kister. to-morrow afternoon at 2 o'clock. The Rev. S. E. Vance, of the Church of God, will officiate and will be as sisted by the Rev. A. B. Mower, of the United Brethren Church. Bur ial will be made in the Camp Hill cemetery. GERMANY SEES U-BOAT DOOMED AS SEA MENACE Plans New and Larger Sub marines to Withstand Destroyers Washington, May 14. Realizing that America and the Allies have gained the mastery over the present type of submarine. Germany now Is said to be planning a new series of big U-boat cruisers, with which she hopes again to assume the advan tage In underwater warfare. Announcement of the new German scheme Is made by George I-ieygues. the French Minister of Marine, In an Interview received here yesterday In an official dispntch from France. No details regarding the new U-boats were given by M. Leygues, but from Information from other sources It appears that the cruiser submarines will be heavily armed and armored and will be designed especially to meet the torpedoboat destroyers, which have proved so effective In hunting down the smaller subma rines now in operation. M. Leygues declared that the Al lies are ready to meet Germany's new efforts, and that they will not rest upon, the "line results obtained" In the past. "We shall not stop," he said, "un til we have cleaned up the sea as one cleans up a trench." . •lust how effective has been the war against the U-boats is shown by figures on destruction of Allied ship ping given to the Naval Committee of the French Chamber of Deputies Saturday by Minister Leygues. They reveal that sinkings of merchant men have fallen oft to the point where new construction Is exceeding the destruction even now before American yards are In full swing on the great building program mapped out by the Shipping Board. Cuticura Soap is Easy Shaving lor Sensitive Skins The New t'p-to-dete Cuticura Method 3
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