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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-07-23
FAKE DIRECTORY SCHEMES
The Crook who Invented n Method
That Enriched Him Run to Earth.
printers Ink.

printers Ink.)
The originator of the ingenious schemes
to muct the advertising public was one
Stanley Francis. an Englishman, origin
ally from London, who came to this
country by the way OF Australia.
Shortly after his arrival in San Fran
cisco he published a small directory In
that city known as the Business Re-
gister" He then came to Chicago and
produced one issue OF similar publ
cation for the city of Chicago.
Legitimate profits, however. were too
slow for him. His first scheme for OBJ
tanning more than his due was to collect
on the same contract as often as pos
sible. anywhere from twice to five or
six times. Should his victim discover
the fraud he would explain 1t by mis-
take In bookkeeping or a dishonest coll
lector. BY this method. however, he
could only steal small amounts. and in
addition to this it was necessary for him
to actually publish book at least oc-
casionally. which to him was thought
to be a waste of money
He then evolved scheme which with
some variations has been followed by
since. He first printed few copies of
business directory containing the names
Of the prominent firms in several of tho
larger cities. He then put out solicitors
soliciting patronage for this publication.
and obtained a number of contracts for
small amounts, generally 500 for print
Ing the name In caps. When the orders
were presented for collection the adver-
tiser when paying his bill was also
asked to sign so-called Has Paid"
The Has Paid was a printed form
which read as follows:
THIS Is TO CERTIFY, That, the
undersigned have this day PAID for
advertising ordered inserted in tho
I----------------- of your head
ings amounting to the sum ofs---
DOLLARS as per contract shown pay
BILE after publication.
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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-07-23
ADVERTISED GETTER =.

List of unclaimed letters in the Bur.
iington postoffice for the week ending
July IS 1914:
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-07-23
ORIGINATOR INDICTED.

While Stanley Francis was the orr
ginator OF this scheme he of necessity
had to employ number OF sharp men
as collectors These men undoubtedly
were In the beginning innocent OF tho
kind OF paper they We're collecting on
It. however, did not take them a great
while to fall 10 the game. and instead
of making collections on 10 per cent
basis and turning In the 90 per cent
they kept the 90 per cent. and only turn
ed In the 10 per cent, or at the earliest
opportunity stole a set of sheets from
Francis and started out TO work for
themselves.
In this way started several coteries OF
men who have worked these methods
throughout the country, Stanley Francis
himself was indicted In Chicago He
jumped the State, and afterwards sent
word to the writer If he would allow
him to come back and settle Mp his af-
fairs he would never again have anything
to do with fraudulent advertising bust
ness. for as he expressed II, there was
no longer any money In it for him He
was never allowed to come back, and as
far as weknow he got out and kept
out of the business.
He afterwards became nationally no.
tortous ~ the ksad IT tho So-ealled
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-07-23

ings amounting to the sum ofs--
DOLLARS as per contract shown pay
able after publication.
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1914-11-06
ROCKEFELLER HELPS
WILL DONATE MILLIONS OF DOL.
LARS TO sTRAvING SUFFER.
Frs OF EUROPEAN WAR.
ONE FO0DSHIP GONE ALREADY
He Will Send a Commission to Inves-
tigate So as to Report First Hand
AZ to How, When and Where Aid
Can Be Rendered Effectively.

New York, Nov. 3.-The Rockefeller
foundation has determined to employ
its immense resources for the relief of
in the countries afflict-
ed by war and stands ready to give
millions of dollars If necessary" for
the purpose. This was announced
Sunday by John j. Rockefeller Jr.
president of the foundation.
In pursuance of this PHILANTHROPY
the foundation will send a committee
to Europe in few days to report first
hand as to how, when and where aid
can be rendered most effectively. At
cost of $275,000 it already has char
tered ship and loaded it with 1000
tons of provisions for the relief of the
starving Belgians.
This action is taken," Mr.. Rookie
Teller says, "as natural step in full
filling the chartered purposes of the
foundation. namely, to promote the
we'll being of mankind throughout the
world"
For Starving Belgians.
The cargo of the Massapequa, char
tered by the Rockefeller foundation to
rush provisions to the starving Bel
gians will consist of:
Twenty-eight thousand five hundred
barrels of flour. .
Fourteen thousand packets Goo lbs
each) of rice.
Three thousand bags GOO pounds
each) of beans.
One thousand boxes Goo pounds
each) of bacon.
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1914-11-06
ON PACIFIC COAST

Nettie Prov, herself mother, was
found guilty in the superior court re-
Gently at Los Angeles, on charge of
putting poison in food with intent 70
poison three children of neighbor
o. L. Dickinson, president of the
White Pass route, operating the White
Pass & Yukon railway from tidewater
at Skagway, Alaska, to the headwa-
tiers of the Yukon river at White
Horse, Yukon territory, has resigned
Eighty men, armed with sticks and
clubs, who were taken from a freight
train Saturday by the police, left
Dunsmuir, Cal, Sunday, after spend
ing a night in Jail. headed for Shasta
county The men say they are mem
bers of the |. w. w. and that they
are on their way to San Francisco
According to advices from Califor-
mia, canneries in that state that pack
canned tomatoes have been running
to capacity of late. Several new can
neries of small capacity are also
operating this season. The tomatoes
are reported to be of better quality
and appearance than ever before. AL
though the pack will be larger than
ever, there is, SO far as can be learned,
no disposition as yet on the part of
reputable packers to cut on opening
prices.
Portland's exports for the month
ending Oct. 81 smashed every proceed
Ing record extending over the same
period. amounting in value to $2,179,-
100. This exceeds the showing made
in October. 1913. by nearly 100000.
The amount Of wheat sent abroad was
greater by more than 100000 bushels
than during the corresponding month
of last year. Large quantities of oats
for the cavalry horses Of European ar
mics were shipped to Europe and big
consignments of flour were sent. Prac-
tically no oats or flour have been ship
ped to Europe from this port hereto
fore.
The steamship Victoria, the last
boat of the season from Nome, depart
ed for Seattle October 81 with 300
passengers, and transportation con-
nection with the remainder OF the
world Is discontinued until next June.
when boats will come up from the
south. fighting the ice Of Boring sea.
During the winter dog teams will
carry letter mail between Prince Wild
liam sound and Nome. Twenty-six
hundred people will pass the winter
there. this being practically the same
number that remained through last
winter. The gold output Of Seward
peninsula during the season just end
ed was 100000 or 100000 larger
than during the season of 1913
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1914-11-06
ELECTION RETURNS
AS REPORTED WEDNESDAY MORNING

New York, Nov. 4-Heavy republi-
can gains in yesterdays election
gave assurances of reducing the pres
ent democratic majority Of 141 in the
house of representatives by big ma
jority.
At an early hour this morning the
returns from various states showed a
net gain of AZ seats for the republi-
cans. Many districts are yet to be
heard from Republican leaders to-
night were jubilant over the prospects,
some predicting that the democratic
majority might be overturned alto
gether by the final results.
Democratic control of the senate,
however, was assured, the probability
being that it would be increased from
10 to IL through the election of Roger
&c. Sullivan in Illinois.
The sweeping republican victory in
New York, the collapse of the pro-
gressive vote throughout the country
and the upheaval in the democratic
congressional districts generally were
taken as assurances by republican par
tizans that the tariff had entered into
the national political conflict with
telling effect
Latest available returns on the
congressional delegation from New
York state showed 81 republicans and
q democrats elected, and one pro.
gressive.
In WASHINGTON State.
Wesley l.. Jones, republican for Uni
ted States senator, is we'll in the lead,
with Judge Black, democrat second
SO far
In the Fifth congressional district
Dill, democrat, has a plurality over
Rosenhaupt, republican, of few hun
dred, according to the scattering re-
turns from outside counties and incom-
plete returns from Spokane county.
Rosenhaupt strongholds are yet to re.
port. Cookery, progressive, is third.
A record vote was cast In Everett
and Snohomish county Tuesday, all
factions being out in force. AS every
where, the count is progressing slow
ly Complete returns from IL precincts
give 1862 against prohibition and 1916
for In the senatorial contest Black is
leading throughout Snohomish county
with Wesley l.. Jones second and Ole
Hanson third, although no figures are
yet available. No other counts have
been reported.
Jones leads for senator in Pierce
county, with Hanson second and Black
a close third.
In the second, or Bellingham district,
Lindley H. Hadley republican, is ahead
OF Earl w. Hustled, democrat, and John
f. Campbell, progressive. but the re-
turns are meager.
In the third, or Tacoma district, Al.
bert Johnson, republican, appears to
have been reelected, defeating Charles
Drury, democrat, and Stanton Warbur-
ton, progressive.
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1914-11-06

cisive, it seemed that Nose Alexander,
democrat, Of Boise, had good start
over Governor John M Haines, the
republican nominee for governor.
The increased republican vote af-
fected the results in several state con.
tests. New York, New Hampshire and
Colorado, which now have democratic
governors, elected republicans. Incom-
plete returns from Kansas, now under
democratic administration, showed
that the republican ticket was in the
lead and in Oklahoma the election OF
the democratic candidate was not as.
sured.
were democratic gains. In Minnesota
Idaho and Tennessee, which have re-
publican governors, and Nevada, with
a progressive. democratic candidates
were in the lead late tonight Ohio
was still in doubt, with the democratic
incumbent, Governor Cox, in the lead
johnson Reelected in California.
In California there was an exception
to the progressive slump. Such re
turns as were at hand from that state
indicated a landslide for Governor
Hiram w. Johnson, the progressive
executive, who was up for reelection.
Woman Suffrage Loses.
Woman suffrage apparently Jared i'll
at the hands of the voters. In Ohio
North Dakota and Missouri suffrage
amendments appeared to have been
beaten decisively.
Statewide prohibition was beaten in
Ohio, but in Colorado the early vote
was in favor of it.
Oregon G. o. p. Win.
Portland, Ore.-Election of James
Withycombe, republican, as governor;
w. c. Hawley, republican, as repre-.
sentative from the First district, and
N. J. Sinnott. republican, as represen.
tative from the. Second district, were
indicated tonight by partial election
returns from all counties of Oregon.
Solid South is democratic, both state
and congressional candidates carried
to victory at polls.
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1914-11-06
TWENTY-FIVE MILLIONS GOLD
SHIPPED FROM DENVER MINT

The largest single shipment of gold
ever made by the United States gov.
ernment-$25. 900, OOO-left Denver last
week and is now locked safely in the
vaults of the subtreasury In New York
The fact that this great fortune in gold
was on its way was kept closely
guarded secret until It, neared New
York. 1t was packed in three special
cars and came through under heavy
guard.
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1914-11-06
HSEAALLM|NED.
Us DECLARED A MILITARY AREA
sY GREAT BRITAIN FOR
MERCHANT VESSELS.
WARsHIpS KEEP ON ALERT
Searching Day and Night for Sus-
ypicious Craft-This Action Due to
Germans Mining Waters North
of ireland.

London, Nov. 3.-The entire North
sea has been declared a military area
by England, and merchant vessels en-
tering it will be exposed to the gravest
dangers from the mines and from the
warships which are searching vigilant-
ay by night and day for suspicious
craft.
This action has been taken as a re-
ply to the laying of mines by the Ger
snans in the waters north of Ireland.
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1914-11-06

In the Fourth, or Whlla Walla dis
trict, only few precincts have been
reported. In these William l.. La Fol-
lette, republican the present member,
is leading.
The anti-prohibition strength of Sc
attic has put the vets we'll in the lead
in the face of returns which at 6
o'clock this morning are still only a
fraction of the states vote. Some dry
strongholds are still to be heard from.
Incomplete returns indicate King
county has gone wet by about 10000,
but the sc precincts so far reported
give 6709 for and 10,34S against pro-
hibition.
Counties Prohibition Vote.
Adams, yes 95, no 90; Clarke yes
1895, no 1900; Columbia, yes 1870, no
106; Cowlitz, yes GIT. no 299; Frank.
lin, yes n, no 113; Garfield, yes 207,
no 179; Lewis, yes 634, no AGO. Pend
Oreille, yes 80, no so; Pierce. yes sol,
no $50; Skamania. yes 10, no 10; Ste
vens, yes 62S, no 4SO; Thurston, yes
256, no 80; Wahkiakum, yes 76, no
80; Walla Walla, yes 491, no 40S;
Whitman. yes 100, no II; Douglas, yes
1877, no 80; Kittitas, yes SS2, no 27S;
Chelan, yes 2S6, no 161; King, yes
6709, no 10,34S; Snohomish, yes 1345,
no 1852; Spokane yes 1851, no 9169;
totals, yes 24,07S, no 26.S1S.
Bellingham has gone dry by 372
votes The entire vote was: For H.
cense, 4303; against license, 4675.
Vote at Wenatchee.
Wenatchee, Wash.-By a majority of
1876 Wenatchee voted at the local OPP
ton election to continue in the dry
column for another two years.
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1914-11-06
Labor War In Arkansas.

Washington. President Wilson,
Attorney General Gregory and Secre-
karyretary Garrison Of the war depart
ment discussed at long conference
at the White House Monday night the
Advisability OF sending federal troops
to the strike some of Hartford Valley,
Ark, to assist Frank A. Youmans, Uni
tied States district Judge. In enforcing
the orders Of his court.
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1914-11-06
Recover Bones Of Sam Parks.

Vera Cruz.-A few charred and bro
Kaen bones. all that remains Of the body
s1f Private Samuel Parks, the orderly
eof Colonel Taggart, who was executed
last summer by General Huertas
troops, were returned to the American
authorities here Monday.
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1914-11-06
IDAHO.

Returns from Idaho at midnight in
dictate the election of United States
Senator James H. Brady to succeed
himself. His lead over James Hawley
seemed to be safe one. He appar-
emily was carrying his lead in both
the north and south ends OF the state
Although the figures were not de-
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1914-11-06
SPORTING COLUMN

Peace between organized baseball
and the Federal league is being dis
cussed.
Connie Mack now asks waivers on
PLANK, Bender and Coombs, three of
his greatest pitchers.
Battling Levinsky of New York had
fthe better of Terry Keller OF Califor-
mia in a 1O-round bout Saturday.
During drizzling rain and with the
course heavy, Idaho won the second
annual cross-country run with Wash
1ngton State college Saturday after
noon by score Of II to 10.
Walter Johnson, pitcher for the
Washington American league club,
says that the st. Louis Federal league
club had offered him more than $751;
600 year to sign a contract.
At San Jose, Cal, Nov. 2, Jack Sher-
Adan, dean of the American league UNI
piring staff, died of heart failure. He
was 81 years old and befan baseball
life as an indicator man 80 years ago.
The first no-hit, no-man-to-first-base
game in the history of modern league
baseball was pulled off ten years ago,
on May 8. 1904, when old Cy Young was
the twirling hero of this remarkable
contest.
Among the numerous suggestions
already received by the members Of
the baseball rules committee is one
that ball club be compelled to play
through the nine innings with the
nine players who started instead of
being allowed to change the pitchers
at will.
At New York, Nov. 2, Freddie
Welsh of England, worlds champion
lightweight pugilist, defeated AID VOL
gast of Cadillac, Mich, former holder
OF the title. Referee Roche stopped
the bout at the end of the eighth round
when Wblgast complained that a
small bone in his right arm was
broken
1914 was a year of surprises in the
sporting line Chief of these were:
The defeat of the Athletics in four
straight games by the Boston Braves
for the worlds baseball championship.
The defeat of the American polo
team by the English challengers in
the International polo matches, when
the Americans were odds-on favorites
The defeat of Harvard by Yale in
their regatta.
The defeat of Maurice f. McLough-
fin by r. Norris Williams for the ma
Eional tennis championship title.
The defeat of Cornell by Columbia IN
the Poughkeepsie regatta.
Saturday Football Games.
Harvard Z. Michigan 0.
Yale 40. Colgate Z.
Princeton I. Williams Z.
Army Al. Villa Nova 0.
Navy 16, North Carolina A. and M.
II.
Pennsylvania 40, Swarthmore 0.
Dartmouth 80. Amherst 0.
Cornell rs. Holy Cross g.
o. A. C. 0. Washington 0.
Wihconsin 0. Chicago 0.
Notre Dame 81, Haskell Z.
Nebraspa 20, Ames Z.
Illinois 81. Minnesota 6.
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1914-11-06
italian Cabinet Resigns.

Heme.-The members Of the cabinet
presented their designations to the
king Saturday night.
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1914-11-06
Wheat Goes Uu.

Walla Walla, Wash.-Club wheat
sold up to $1.01h net Tuesday. sew
eral small lots being disposed Of This
is one Of the highest prices ever paid
here for club. Turkey red brought 81.
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1914-11-06
Oregon G. o. p. Win.
British Submarine Sunk.

London, Nov. 4.-The British SUBJ
marine DIS was sunk in the North
sea early this morning by a mine
thrown out by German cruiser re-
treating. Two officers and two men
of the submarine were saved.
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1914-11-06

1t is a mighty low grade of ambi-
ton that finds its satisfaction in coop
Ing up American eagles in safety de-
posit vaults.
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1914-11-06
Egyptian Cotton Banned.

London-A decree has been issued
prohibiting the cultivation of cotton
In the Upper Egyptian basins in 1915.
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1914-11-06
Bad Liquor Kills Twelve.

Bristol. vt--Twelve persons died
here Monday az result Of drinking
Hiquor which contained wood alcohol.
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1914-11-06

A good way to make the world bet
ter Is to begin with your own city.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-06-18

in the l.. w. Cook department store.
Mr.. Hertzler is son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Harry Hertzler, West Locust street,
and is connected with the D. Wilcox
Manufacturing Company. Mr.. and
Mrs. Hertzler have a host of friends
who extend good wishes for future
happiness and prosperity. The guests
included the Rev. Mr.. and Mrs. H.
Hall Sharp, Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Hertz
Ter. Mr.. and Mrs. Fred q. Ployer. Mr..
and Mrs. Hugh Hertzler, of New Cum
berland: Mr.. and Mrs. William Schroe-
der, Mr. and Mrs. II. C. Brown and
son Donald, Mr.. and Mrs. John
Schroeder and daughter Grace, of
Harrisburg: Mr.. and Mrs. John Free
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-06-18

immediate relatives of both young
people We're present. The bride, who
was unattended, wore a stylish travel
ing costume of navy blue taffeta, with
hat to harmonic, and corsage bouquet
of sweet peas. Rambler roses and
ferns decorated the house and d we'd
ding breakfast was served to the
guests. Following a wedding jour-
ney to seashore resorts, MIR. and Mrs.
Hertzler will be "at home" at 21S East
I Main street, after July 10. The bride
was graduated from the Mechanics
burg high school and is a vocalist of
ability, being a member of the choir
in Trinity Lutheran Church. She is
we'll known in Harrisburg. where she
was employed for a number of years
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-06-18

dresses Lafayette graduates on "The
Real Monroe Doctrine" h
Recorder Ernest L. Tustin made
doctor of laws at Bucknell commence
mcnt.
Hopes for the settlement of the
westinghouse strike by the end of the
week are entertained.
The congregation of the Dutch Re-
formed Church of Churchville, Bucks
county. observed the anniversary of
the founding of the church
President Rea, of the Pennsylvania
Railroad. asked the Public Service
Commission to approve the lease OF
the Northern Central Railway.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-06-18

burn and daughters. Helen and Louise
of Hazleton.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-06-18
Boys Clothing
FRIDAY BARGAINS

$l.OO Russian Blouse Suits in Linens and Cham
bray short sleeves and straight bottom pants low
neck and sailor collar. The real hot weather suit
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Soc Russian Blouse Suits, with straight or sailor
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$500 and 500 Boys doube-breasted suits, all
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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-06-18
Large Quantities Of
Arms Are Landed in
Ulster For Volunteers

Dublin, June 1S.-Large quantities
of rifles and ammunition were landed
during the night on the Connemara
coast in the west of Ireland for the ma
tionalist volunteers The consignments
are supposed to have been brought
by mysterious vessels which had been
sighted cruising along the coast for a
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-06-18
TELEGRAPHIC BRIEFS

Wisconsin Supreme Court upholds
eugenics marriage law.
General Federation of Women's
Clubs votes for national prohibition.
Opposition to Nicaragua and Colom-
bia treaties appears in Senate.
Chamber of Commerce of the United
States calls meeting to protest labor
exemption law.
DR.. Talcott Williams. director of
Pulitzer school of journalism, ad-
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-06-18
TO SAFEGUARD AMERICANS

Constantinople, Turkey, June 1S.-
Henry Morgenthau, United States am
bassador to Turkey, to-day sent Hoff-
man Philip, secretary of the embassy,
to Smyrna to ascertain the position
there of American citizens who might
be placed in danger by the threatened
anti-Christian rising in Asia Minor.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-06-18
25c Gingham
Belt Aprons

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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-06-18

\ I =" 1FttFuF TO IF't tFtBFUFW
Mechanicsburg, Pa, June 1S.-The
marriage of Miss Grace e. Schroeder,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. William
Schroeder, of East Main street, and
Paul I'M. Hertzler, both of Mechanics
burgS took place this morning at $40
O'Clock at the home of the bride, the
Rey II. Hall Sharp, pastor of Trinity
Y Lutheran Church, officiating. and using
e impressive ring service. Only the
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-06-18
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