The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-10-21

Congratulations upon Richmond
glorious achievement Friday were re-
oeived yesterday from all over the
country showing that she has firmly
established pedestal IN the financial hall
of fame. Showers of praise full upon
the untiring energy and effective or
ganizing powers OF the local commit
tee through whom the wonderful drive
was made possible. of which committee
the three main dvnamoes were Chair
man John k Branch, Executive Man
ager w. T. Dabney. and a. D. jack
son.
Governor seay OF the Federal Re-
serve bank was the recipient OF num-
eroUs oongratulatory kilograms yes
terday on Richmonds patriotism and
eo-operatton with the government.
Chairman John Poole, of the Washing
ton liberty loan committee, was among
the nrst and most enthusiastic of the
oongratulators. Three rousing cheers
for Richmond Wonderful demonstra-
ton Of patriotism as well as thorough
committee organization. Accept hearty
congratulations. Our apportionment
! of $1,000, coo. 900 is not too big for US
Deputy Governor Hooper, of the Dali
las Texas. reserve bank. sent the fol-
lowing: "Heartiest congratulations 30
your institution and Richmond Cit
izens. Dallas not yet followed exam
pie but hope to make better report
later: and from vice-Chairman How
ellis of the Boston loan committee
Congratulations on the splendid show
ing OF Richmond Should give re-
newed courage to us all" Am in
Termed that Richmond has exceeded
I her maximum allotment of fourteen
millions. Our sincere Congratulations.
1
says Chairman wardlaw Of the liberty
loan committee OF Atlanta. Ca. and
Executive Secretary Bailar OF Chicago
wires: ~Congratulat,ors on Rich
mond's showing"
! An Inspiring Example.
Richmond's successful drive now
known throughout the land will un-
douotedly have good effect on the
I country at large. and the local commit
/ tee viii nowise let UP on the intensity
! OF the campaign but rather redouhle
| it's efforts that the good influence may
assist the remainder of the state which
| is far behind in Its apportionment
| The second liberty loan csmpaig
| continued with undated force yes
terday. despite the fact that more than
| the maximum allotment was taken by
| taxation at headquarters, and at ths
close of the day reports showed ar
| aggregate increase Of nearly million
dollars running Richmond's quota thus
| far &IB,5oe. 600, and present indica.
| tions are that the loan here will be
oversuhscribed more than 40 per cent
of the allotment
| Joan COMMITTEES Is now nxed at $40. 0o0..
| 600. and IL the subscriptions continue
| at the present rate the end OF the cam.
paign will show Richmond far In en-
| cess OF that amount Five months ago
| in the original loan issue. Richmond
was the leader Of federal reserve sys.
tenn capitals. and the committee Il
fairly confident Of lettering that rec-
| ord IN this campaign.
r. r, q P.s Larxe Suhscxfpttoa.
The largest subscription OF yester'
| days drive was $500, eco given by the
Richmond. Fredericksburg and Poto
mao railroad. and the Washington and
| Southern railroad. This following close
On the heels Of the 100000 subscrip.
ton Of the A c. l. and 100000. BY thu
G. q o. gives railroad interests Of Rich
mond high standing on the homo,
/ roll.
The Richmond Savings bank made al
| individual subscription OF $54sSo and
reported that the entire allotment
for that institution was IN sight Tht
t Planters National bank announced
| yesterday lhat IL hAd tRkea tl.Tue,UVu
10 $2es.ooo surplus over its allotment
/ but the bank win continue the worl
+, In an effort 70 make Richmond tn,
| banner city OF the federal reserve sys'
tenn.
|. Booths at the several DEPARTING EN-
stores including Miller and Rhoads
Cohen. j. r Mcsby. ana TAalhims
companies. operated by the women o
Richmond report q surprising sum o.
/ approximately $4,000. showing \ lib
! erai reward for their untirtng efforts
This amount was far IN excess of thu
expectations Of the committee, ant
/ Is evidence Of earnest interest and fattl
in smaller business circles as well Al
among the larger interests downtown
Liberty Loan Sunday.
| Today having been set aside by tn
national liberty loan committee a.
Liberty Loan Sunday. a request hal
gone out over tina land that the serv
lees be in keeping with the spirit O.
4 the great movement Unanimous re
Spouse from the Richmond pastors wa
i to the effect that tho COMMITTEES wouls
receive thsir heartisst cooperation
and today the services throughout tn,
city win be Of patriotic character.
The local speakers yesterday were
Academy 3 p. NJ. Augustine Royal
1 Academy r. NJ, Father Hannigan.
/ Tho committee has secured the fol
/ lowing spealxers for Mondays pro
Il s--~
frS~~Aa~s~~A - vs<xh 49,.