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Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-05-10
Old Traders
DOPE

Ii l. now certain that we viii have
no embargo placed ON our FOOD
PRODUCTS, for we have Joined the
allies In the great wicked war and
their success or failure l. our success
or failure, therefore we must share
and share alike with them in feeding
and dividing food with them. We must
deny ourselves MEAT SUGAR, and
BREAD and many other things on
certain days We must LEARN to
cat more of garden vegetables. we
can TRAIN ourselves 10 do 80.
A HORSE LOVES CORN. HAY
and OATS. hut IL he can't get them.
he viii do well ON GREEN GRASS.
so lets all grow GARDENS and live
cheaper in every way possible, for we
are REALLY In war and we are there
10 stay until freedom of the whole
world l. established. OLD TRADER
still thinks that the heavy ti%htin"
VIII he over in June, before many of
our boys can reach the TRENCHES.
But. lac says. get ready for the worst.
ii The worst must come. PliEP\tltD-
NESS FIRST. therefore grow gar
deus build II HOME even though II
hc II TENT. Get away from HIGH
RENTS, fOg no power on earth can
give. us cheap ME\l and BREAD
SHOES or most any other staple ar
ticlc oi food or clothing under three
wears. il ever again. No mhttcr now
much some POLITICIANS NAV play
ON the pKEJI DICIS of one class
ngaiu-t the other. for there has been
100 much STUFF wasted and DE
SrRONID. TOO many people ENT-
ING and WASTING and not enough
people Producing. There viii have
To bc II RADICAL CHANGE ana
please do not think IL will come In n
day, 81 go back % nature, live cheaper
and grow Il garden, feed ZIG. milk
n cow and crow tiiitklINS and
prepare yourselves to live cheaper,
and be more happy. only TWO lots
left In our PARK VIEW PLACE.
more than SIXTY families there with
their babies All those who fail 10
occupy their lots within the NINETY
DAYS limit MI 81 SEE Old TRIAD
IR aud give u REASON whv, or OLD
TRNDEK win MAIL THEM check
FOR what money they have paid him on
lots. and DECLARE u FORFEIT on
CONTRACT and sell the lots again 70
those who really want HOMES for
many are now " \ITi\G to buy In
PARK VIEW PLACE. also all those
who are nOw BEHIND with their
PAYMENTS must see Old TRADER
and EXPLAIN WHY, or YOU MUST
take your MONEY RACK. This
MEANS ALL ALIKE. Old TRAD
IR will be REASON NBIE with YOU.
but We deal with 50 many people that
we must have II fixed rule or system
of business. 80 PLEASE takc " WAli\-
ING. OUR GARDEN CITY deal. the
half-acrc aud acre tracts, will all bc
sold bN SATURDAY night aud many
of the lots are noW sold our ROSE
hill RANCH will all be SOLD hy
next TUESDAY nirht. Then OLD
DOPEK will open M EIGHTY acres
ON the cast edge of Tulsa. lie l.
Closi.. ont his shoes, dry goods. gro
ccricS at his store at i06 East Second
street. lie j. forced to give M the
room MAY 20. 80 please come and help
us out. All our stores will still run
full blast.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-05-10
GASOLINE PROBE
WILL START HERE
Judge w. L. Crittendon to
Take Dispositions in Tulsa
and Other Cities.

Special to Tho World
OKLAHOMA CITY. May 9.-Judge
w. l.. CrlttcndOn who has been en-
ployed to assist in the Investigation OF
gasoline prices, which Will proba bly,
Dc the most thOro probe Of price
making the state has ever under
taken. will begin taking dcpositlons
next Monday. lie Will start at Tulsa,
and having finished there Will take
dispositions at the following places
Dallas, May l6; Independence, Kan,
May 19; Kansas city. Mo, May %;
st. Louis, May %, Chicago, May 20.
and Whiting, Ind. May 81.
The inquiry Will be directed to the
cost Of crude oil, manufacture OF gas
olinc, transportation and marketing
costs. AT each of the places visited
local retail prices will be observed,
and every bit of information that will
be Of any value whatever i'm the final
hearing Will be secured. Date of May
% for the hearing To begin before the
corporation commission here. will be
postponed until after the completion
of the depustions by Judge Critten-
don.
It is the purpose of the attorney
general. who Will represent thc state
in the investigation, to make the in
puiry as thorO as it is possible to do
800. me commission mas been asked
TO establish retail price of not more
than II cents a gallon. This price
was set when the matter was first
called to the attention of the commits
alon, which was about year ago. In
that connection, tho commission
wculd use its best discretion, and if
the cost Of manufacture, crude oil
transportation, etc, iustifies a higher
price tnan II cents. it is likely the
commission will make such a recon-
incubation. The price of "a cents a
gallon, as it is now, is considered
more than conditions Justify.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-05-10

called Q 'weegee board for Christ
mas, and he has been playing with
it."
What is it like"
ut answers questions of people
VINO place the ends of their fingers
on it and move it about the surface
of a board"
answers any kind of questions? ,"
ANY kind at all
"I'ut why did he finally pass II
up?"
ut got him into trouble
How"
Unison stayed out late one eve
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-05-10
Judge Has to Crawl Thru a Window to
Marry Couple, But the Knot IS Tied

Judge Lee Daniel is probably tho
only iurist who ever committed near
burglary house breaking, or whatever
it might be called to perform "a mar
riagc ceremony. And it an happened
because ne is patriotic and left his
office few minutes TO come up
town to hear the war news.
The man who tclcphoncd him that
Some people" were iu his office wait
ing 10 get married might be consid-
cred au accessory, or something, but
nevertheless II might not relieve "hi2-
Zouor" the guilt Of crawling thru "a
rear window, instead of going around
To the front door.
Yesterday afternoon long bout the
sixth drink time" as would be siii
down i'm Mississippi, the Judges native
heather two, whose hearts beat as
one. called AT his office TO le mar
ricd They were invited by some ono
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-05-10

/ to "sct down ana wait" Then the
same someone telophoncd the judge OF
the awaiting couple. and added the
injunction. so IL was later believed
that you'd better hurry lie hur-
ricd Presently, or sooner, was heard
scramblng tearing noise from out
the rear of the office. II was the
judps coming over his automobile that
happened to be standing In the way.
Then plunk. the judge dropped in. Sc
datcly he laid his hat on his desk.
with dignity he approached the
couple, asked for the license, and in
iiffy. sent them on their way. spliced
for life. unless otherwise released.
81 call that marrying them right off
the reel" said the limb of the law,
ass he iinsled the three plunks fee
IN his brooches pocket
"Ycs. and | call that marrying 'em
after the crawl" said "A court attache.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-05-10
Raging Flames in Huge Oil Tank Are
Subdued in 04 Seconds by Foam Oil
Men Look on as New Method Is Tried

O. ]. Holmes, one the country's
leading authorities and experts ON
chemical fire eNtinguishinE, has given
30 the oil men of the Mid-Continent
field a means of combating oil tank
fires which, had it been presented
three Years ago and accepted at that
time. would have meant a saving to
these same oil producers of more than
$4,000. 600.
Yesterday afternoon. by means of
an improvised plant. Mr.. Holmes and
his associates I'm the Surface Foam
Appliance company, demonstrated to
more than score Of the leading oil
men OF this section the workings OF
his invention, and n huge oil tank.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-05-10
NelU Cotton Wash
Goods

Fancy Novelty Skirtings in all
white, SO to 45 inches wide; new
patterns; the yard. . 25c to Si.OO
Sheer White Dress Voilcs in fancy
stripes and plain SO to AZ inches
wide. Special. the yard ..... 20c
Non-Crush Dress Linens in oyster
white, 3S inches wide. Special, the
yard. ............... S3c
Rcnfrcw Dcvonshirc Cloth for kid
dies play and school clothes, In
stripes, plaids, checks and plain
colOrs, the yard. .............2o 2oc
Green Pcrcalcs, SO inches wide, IN
good selection of new patterns and
colors, the yard ...........20 zoe
Rcnfrcw Zephyr Ginghams; a very
good quality in stripes, plaids,
checks and plain colors; the
yard ............ loc
New Madras Shirting in fancy pat
terms and good range of colors; the
yard ....... .25c, 35c and soc
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-05-10

whats become of Unison" said
the fat plumber, II haven't seen him
for n week"
"lie had been spending his evenings
at home the thin carpenter replied.
but he has started to attend the
Curostone club meetings again"
What caused the change in his
habits"
Some one sent the children toy
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-05-10

old Lady Gnquisitive ana plain. to
young civvy) Young fellow, why
aren't you in khaki?
Young CiVvy-For the same rea-
son, my good woman. that you are
not in "A beautiful show--a matter of
sheer, absolute physical unfitncss.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-05-10

ming and depended on the weegee for
an excuse when he got home"
And the weegee-"
Failed him in his greatest hour OF
reed. ~ Younrstown Telegram.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-05-10
In the
Linen Section
for Thursday

Mcrccrizcd Table Cloths, 64x64
inches. all ready hemmed In pretty
patterns, at ............... 0Sc
All Linen Table Damask, ~ inches
wide, in good heavy quality. Spe-
cial, the yard ...........S .S1.oO
Pattern Cloths, 72X72 inches, in all
linen, good, heavy double damask,
Ht' '''''''''.'. .'....'.. Si.oS
Napkins to match at. .S5.0S
McrcCrizcd Table Linen. good
wearing quality. Specially priced
at. ............. 69c
BED LINENS.
Scarsuckcr Bedsprcads in white,
for summer, S0X90 inches. Special
AT. ............... $500
ScarsuCkcr Bcdlsprcads with col
ored stripes, for single or "a beds,
Ut. ......... 80
SHEETS.
S1X90-inch Sheets at. ........ 95c
S1X99inch Sheets at. S1.O5
S1X10S-inCh Sheets at Sl.2O
PILLOW CASES.
42X36-inch cases at ...... .2219 q
45X36-inch cases at .25c
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-05-10
SpeciaI Values
for Thursday
Infants Section
THIRD FLOOR
Infants Long Dresses, made OF fir

Infants Long Dresses. made Of fine
batiste, trimmed in laces, tucks. cat
stitching; s1.Oo values, 100
Special ................ I ~
Infants First Short Dresses,
months to 2 years, of batiste, or
candle and voiles, trimmed with
dainty laces, tucks or embroidery;
100 values. 7A
Special CC
Carriage Balls. hand painted in
pink and blue designs; sl.00 values
for ........,.. ......,.. Toe
Ivory Comb and Brush. hand paint
ed in floral and bluebird patterns,
priced AT ........... 3oc 10 Sl.JD
Infants Gowns of nainsook. button
front, tucked yoke, first size TO .
years, at 3Sc
Child's Table Bibs made apron
style, of checked rubberiZcd cloth:
SOC value for ..............2 23c
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-05-10
One Day Sale of
LACE CURTAINS
THIRD FLOOR

We are placing on sale for THURSDAY only, ex-
ceent values in Quaker Lace voe and marqusette
tains; some only have two pairs of kind.
Odds and ends pair of kind at pair ....... $500
$l50 Marqusette Curtains hemstched, at .SII5
$500 Marqusette Curtains, hemstched, at S45
$225 Marquisette Curtains, lace edge, at .$I59
$25O Marqusette Curtains, lace edge, at .$I75
S5.0o Marqulsette Curtains, with Insertion, at .S2I0
S4OO Marqulsete or Vole Curtains, with insertion S295
$5OO Marqulsete or Volle Curtains, with insertion $75
$500 Marquisete Wolfe Curtains, with insertion S675
SlIo quaker Craft Lace Curtain with edge, at .S.35
$ZOO quaker Craft Lace Curtain with edge, at .SI45
SaoO quaker Craft Lace Curtain with edge, at .SI79
$1oo quaker Graft Lace Curtain, with edge, at SI9O
S4oo quaker Craft Lace Curtain, with edge, at S295
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-05-10
Tho Wise Husband

Mr.. Barton lived in a suburban
town. His wife asked him to pur-
chase n shirtwaist for her while in
New York. After telling the sales
girl what he was after, she displayed
n number.
Here are some very pretty ones
What color do you prefer" she said.
1T doesn't make any difference"
replied Mr.. Barton
Doesn't make any difference!" ex-
claimed the salesgirl. "Why, don't
you think your wife would like a GER
tain color?"
"No, it makes no difference what
color | get or what size. l shall have
to come back tomorrow to have il
changed. New York Times.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-05-10
Art Department
ON BALCONY
Palm Grass BdSkots-


Palm Grass Baskets
A large variety of
shapes and sizes, for
work b a s k e t S, etc;
made in Porto Rica;
very durable. Priced
at SOC, 65c and 75c.
Tho Women interested in
doing their bit for our boys
in this great fight for hu-
manity, are invited to at
tend our Free Sewing Glass,
which at present is learning
to knit socks and jackets
for the soldiers. Our in
structor will give free in
structions every Tuesday
and Thursday afternoon
from 2:30 to 1870 on the
third floor. Come, join this
class and do your part.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-05-10
Not Yet.

Not Yet.
Fathcr-IIelen, isn't it about time
you were entertaining the prospect OF
matrimony2
Daughter quite. pa He doesn't
call until = o'clock.-Judge.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-05-10

Your mail or
dcrs fiIlc d
promptly and
Il e e rat e ly
IS Ia ppin =
charges pre-
paid; u II o II @
6O6O.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-02-02

Members of
Barre serie, No.
1873. F. O. E.,
wishing TO at
tend the 10th
annual banquet
and dance Feb.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-02-02
FRENCH DEFICITS GROW.
Due to Increased Charges and Decreased
Receipts.

Paris, Feb. Municipal finances of
Paris for 1917 will again show a deficit,
according to the forecast of the budget
committee. The deficit is estimated at
III ,64l ,470 francs and is due to increased
charges and decreased receipts both re-
sulting from the war. The deficit for
1916, not yet definitely known, was es-
timated by NJ. Delaney, Project of the
Seine, at l43000000 francs. NJ. Daus-
set, head of the budget committee, puts
it at nearer 300,000,000. The war cost
Paris 1874 ,445 GAS francs in 1914 and 1885,
,297 francs in 1915, about equally d.
vided between reduced receipts from city
taxes on food and other products and
increased expenditures for war relief.
Indemnities to city employees on ac-
count of the high cost of living add s.
$4,000 francs to the budget of 1917.
All the deficits since the beginning of
the war have been provided for by the
sale of one year municipal bonds the first
issue at 5ik per cent and the second at
six per cent.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-02-02
MONTPELIER
Brown Insurance Agency is Incorporated
for $4,000.


| Articles of association have been filed
with the secretary of state by the
Brown Insurance agency, Inc, of Mont
pelier, with capital stock of $4,000. The
purpose of the company is to do a gener-
al insurance business, deal in real estate
and handle tickets for steamship COM
panies, etc. The incorporators are 10
seph G. Brown, Agnes NJ. English, and
Chandler w. Brown, all of Montpelier.
The second home league game of the
basketball season for Montpelier high
school will be played tonight at Armory
hall with Burlington high, the visiting
team.
Louis c. Rivers left Wednesday even
ing for Chicago, where he will meet Hen
ry L. L. Smith, who left Tuesday from
Smith, who was killed in that city Sat
urday night. The remains are expected
to arrive in the city Sunday morning
and the funeral will probably be held
Tuesday at st. Augustine's church, al
though no definite arrangements have
been made
Harold Keegan, who has been i'll at the
home of his parents in this city for
week. has recovered and left yesterday
afternoon for White River junction,
where he is manager of a moving picture
house.
Peter McGettrick of Richford is spend.
ing few days in the city attending ses-
sions of the legislature. Mr. Meet
trick represented the town of Fletcher
in the House 80 years ago, being the
member at that time. He has
made biennial visits to Montpelier for
the past ten years.
Miss Virginia Towle of Main street
left yesterday for Boston to visit her
Mrs. j. c. Cuthberton.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-02-02
GR4NITEVILLE

One of the largest crowds ever assem-
bled in the church hall gathered last
evening to hear the concert held under
the auspices of the mems club of the
Presbyterian church. Vocal solos were
rendered by William Christie, Jonathan
Stewart and William Murray, number
of readings by Miss Ella Earle, Mrs. An
gus Mcleod, John Morrison and Alexan-
der McKinnon were heartily applauded.
A quartet in which the soprano was sung
by Mrs. w. r. Miles, tenor Alex Imlah,
contralto Mrs. J. Fraser, and bass iona
than Stewart, added greatly to the en-
tertainment. After the concert, light re-
freshments prepared by the ladies of the
church were served.
Mrs. Anna Carey has completed her
duties at j. F. Nichols at South Barre
A number of friends gathered at the
home of Mrs. Anderson last Wednesday
evening to celebrate the birthday of Miss
Bess Hammett and Mrs. Angus Graham.
Cards and musical selections supplied the
entertainment of the evening. a purse
of money was presented to both Miss
Hammett and Mrs. Graham, after which
refreshments were served.
The children of the grammar room ac
companied by their teacher, Mr.. Winter,
went to Montpelier Thursday to attend
the session of legislature.
Invitations have been issued by the
Robert Emmett court, C. o. f., for pri-
yate dance to be held Monday evening.
Miss Mae McIver has been detained
from her duties in South Barre by
slight operation.
The teachers went to Barre to-day to
attend the annual conference of the
Washington County Teachers associa-
ton.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-02-02
Card of Thanks.

We wish to thank the friends and
neighbors for their kindness and sym.
patty during the sickness and death OF
our loved one, Mrs. Sarah 0. Huntington
also for the beautiful floral tributes.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lyman Taft,
Mr.. and Mrs. Byron Jackson,
Miss Minnie Huntington,
Mr.. and Mrs. C. w. Huntington
and family,
Mr.. and Mrs. w. III. Richardson,
Mr.. and Mrs f. Il. Richardson
and family
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-02-02
TITCOMB'S RESIGNA-
TION is ACCEPTED
BY GOV. GRAHAM
Contention Over Salary Between Fish
and Game Commissioner and Leg
islature Thus Brought to

islature Thus Brought to
to End.
Governor Graham has accepted the res
ignation of John w. Titcomb as stats
fish and game commissioner, his letter t.
Mr.. Titcomb being as follows:
montpelier, VT, Feb. |, 1917.
'Hon. John w. Titcomb,
'Iyndonyille, Vt.
MY Dear Sir:
81 am in receipt of your letter of this
date wherein you tender your resigna'
tion as state fish and game commission
er.
'1n accepting your resignation, | wish
to thank you in behalf of the state for
the splendid service you have rendered in
the department of fish and game. Your
years of labor for the state have accom-
plished much good, and the standard OF
efficiency established by you should be
the goal of your successor.
81 thank you for your hearty endorse
ments of my efforts to give our state
good business administration.
Wishing you the best of success in
your new field of endeavor, remain,
"Most sincerely yours,
(Signedl Horace f. Graham,
Governor"
Mr.. Titcomb's letter of resignation was
as follows:
montpelier, Vermont.
February l, 1917.
Hon. Horace F. Graham,
Montpelier, Vermont.
MY dear Governor:
II hereby tender my resignation as
state fish and game commissioner. ms
step is taken not without long and care
full elaboration, nor without many Sc
rious regrets.
81 have been highly honored by Yer
mont in being permitted to serve the
state for so many years. The growth OF
the department of fish and game since
1890 has been a normal one and has kept
pace with similar developments in other
states which are favored with
natural resources at all comparable with
those of Vermont.
Conservation of wild life is no longer
A fad but has come to be regarded as OF
great economic Importance. As a result
there has been created demand for
trained men not only IN mat
tiers of game conservation but especially
with reference to the cultivation of all
waters for the production of the maxi
mum number of fish at minimum cost.
Il cannot emphasize too strongly the
Importance of promptly securing man
'amiliar with the technique of fish cul-
.ure in the branches calling for the appli-
alton of such knowledge in this state.
Il assure you that my interest in Yer
mont will not wane, and you have my
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-02-02

time that you feel unable to serve both
masters. i am sure that the state fully
appreciates the valuable service you have
rendered, a service which reflects credit
upon you and your command. 1t is truly
gratifying to know that, through your
efforts, the first regiment secured such an
enviable reputation in the Mexican Dor
der service. The obligations resting upon
you have been many and arduous, the
demands upon your time have been great,
but you have met duty as a soldier and
a gentleman. Through those sterling
qualities of manhood which your service
has so strongly emphasized, you have in
spired the confidence, devotion and es-
TEEN of the state.
with kind regards, | am,
"Yours very truly,
(Signed) Horace f. Graham,
Governor"
II -
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-02-02

Muslin underwear, old price, at Alb
bolts.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-02-02
wEBSTERvILLE

Geraldine Farrar will appear in "Temp-
tation,'a superb Iasy Paramount pho
toplay, at Palace theatre Saturday, Feb.
3. Seven-reel show. Adults, l5c; all
children occupying seats, l0c.-adv.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-02-02
Cecilian Club Program.

For Saturday evening, Feb. 3, at s
o'clock in Rowland hall:
Ilano uuet. .--.s...-.. MIS-.
James Laing and Miss Gladys Rhind
Sailors Glee" Male chorus
Indian club. .........W William Murray
Solo-"The Rosary" (Nevinl. $50.
........-....M Miss Barbara Mcdonald
Solo-Selected. .........H Harry Clark
Solo-tBelieve Me. If All Those En-
dearing Young Charms" Roy Kingston
knights Farewell. 500. Male chorus
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-02-02
speeial communication Of

Special communication of
- Granite lodge. No. 3, +. and A.
"a NJ, Masonic hall. Friday, Feb.
KCA ?. at p. m. Work. F. c. de-
N% gree. After the work, refresh
|SA ments viii be served and enter
tainment given by a committee of 40 in
the banquet hall.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-02-02

Members of Court of
Barre, No. 1917, l. o. f.,
are requested to meet
Sunday, Feb. 4, in X. of
c. hall at | p. m, for
the purpose of attend
ing the funeral of our
late brother, Joseph
Woicelman. Per order
r. s.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-02-02
Resignation of Col. Reeves Accepted.

The resignation of Col. Ira L. Reeves,
president of Norwich university, as COM
handing officer of the first regiment of
infantry, Vermont National Guard, which
was submitted last Sunday, was accepted
yesterday by Governor Graham. The re-
suits of a mail ballot which is now in
progress among the officers of the regi-
ment will undoubtedly result in the cleo
ton of Lieut.. Col. Fred B. Thomas of
Montpelier to the colonelcy of the regi-
ment. Governor Graham's letter accept
ing the resignation of Col. Reeves fol-
lows:
montpelier, VT, Feb. !, 1917.
''Col Ira L. Reeves, Mortified, vt.
"Dear Colonel:
at is with great regret that feel con-
strained to accept your resignation as
colonel of the first infantry. / appreciate,
however. that your duties, as president
of Norwich university SO occupy your