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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-11-08
5 BILLION MARK
IS NOT REACHED
Tabulati0n Show Total Liberty
Bond Subscription Is 81,
617,532,300.
100000 SUBSCRIBERS.
Minimum Exceeded by - per Cent
Half Of Oversubscriptions VIII he
Accepted-ss,s0s, 7ee,l5o Issued.
100000 SUBSCRIBERS.

Washington. Nov. 7.-Americans re-.
sponded to the call for second Liberty
war loan by subscribing A,617 $50, 800. an
over-subscription Of "a per cent. of the
5000, 900 asked and only 1888 ,000. 900 less
than the s5.000, 100000 maximum fixed by
the treasury.
Tabulations completed tonight, eleven
days after the close Of the nationwide
bond selling campaign, showed that every
federal reserve district exceeded It's quota
and 100000 persons subscribed in the big
war financing operation which Secretary
McAdoo described as the greatest ever
attempted by any government.
Half of the over-subscribed sum will be
accepted making the actual total Of bonds
to be issued $S.sos. 7ss1bo.
Ninety-nine per cent. Of the subscribers
will receive the amount for which they
bargained, all subscriptions for $4,000 or
less being allotted in full and those above
that amount being pared down in very
ing proportions. ranging from ninety per
cent. allowance on subscriptions between
$4,000 and $4,000 to 40 per cent for the
largest single subscriptions Of s5Oooo,ooo.
1.-THE success of the second Liberty Loan
like that Of the first, is a distinct triumph
for the people Of the United States" said
Secretary McAdoo, announcing the loan
results tonight 1T not only demonstrated
their ability. patriotism and resources. but
augurs the certain success Of any future
loans that may be offered by the govern
ment."
The secretary added denial Of reports
that the third loan would be solicited in
January. 1918.
I'm view Of the large oversubscription
Of the second Liberty Loan" he said, 81
am glad to state that this will not be
necessary"
1t has been generally understood that
the third loan would be sought probably
in late February or early March next
year.
The New York federal reserve district
subscribed nearly three times as much
as the second district on the list, Chicago,
The results ireach district follow:
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-11-08
Holt-Russell Wedding.

Montpelier, Nov. miss Blanche Rus
sell, daughter Of the late Timothy Rus
sell. for many years superintendent Of the
Harrison Granite company. and Ashton
Holt, salesman for the Dennison Tag
company. were married at Barre this
afternoon. They were attended by Carter
Downing and Florence Russell.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-11-08
THREE CORPORATIONS.
Ice Company and Two General stores
Are Incorporated.

Ice Company ana TWO Uenerai StoreA
Are Incorporated.
Montpelier. Nov. 7.-Three Vermont cor
porations to-day filed articles Of associa-
ton In the office Of the secretary OF state.
The Rutland Ice Co., Inc, Of Rutland is
to handle ice and spring water, with
a capital stock Of $4,000 The subscribers
are C. M. Herman. w. Il. Dever and
Agatha d. Herman of Rutland. Howley
& Co., Inc, of Rutland are to conduct
a general store. with capital stock of
$4,000. The subscribers are p. f. Howley,
N, B. Howley and Katherine Kelly. The
Jordon-Nealy Co., Inc. Of Jericho are to
conduct store. with a capital stock OF
$4,000. The subscribers are E. B. Jor-
dan, w. S. Nealy of Jericho Center and
w. S. Naly Of Essex.
The Chaffee Lumber Co. of Rutland has
been granted permission to change its
name to the Smith Lumber Co., Inc. OF
Rutland.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-11-08
ONLY 4 VOLUNTEER,


Why didn't wait to be drafted,
And be led to train by band.
And put In my claim for exemption,
Oh: why did hold up my hand:
Oh: Why didn't wait to be cheered:
For the drafted ones get all the credit.
While merely volunteered.
Nobody gave me q bouquet.
And nobody said word,
The grind Of the wheels Of the engine.
Was the goodby that heard, ....-
Then OF to the camp ! was hustled,
To be trained for the next half q year,
And then In the shufhe forgotten,
was only . volunteer.
Maybe some day in the future.
When my boy sits on my knee,
And asks what did In the conflict,
While his little eyes looked up to me.
I'll have to look back as am blushinR.
To the eyes that so trustingly peer.
And tell him missed being drafted,
was only q volunteer.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-11-08
LUCKY AND UNLUCKY NUMBERS.

(From the Popular Science Monthly
Our only unlucky number Is Is. In
Japan they have two unlucky numbers
u and 40. Nobody wants either Of these
numbers for a telephone call. simply be-
cause the former is pronounced "shini."
which means Ito de-" and the latter Ia
pronounced "shiku.' which means
death" The luckiest telephone number
In the estimation of the Japanese bust
mass man II %. which means nroanAritx.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-11-08
THE WORKOUT FINGER.

An old guide at Yellowstone Park was
minus the first finger Of his right hand.
An inquisitive tourist noticed this and
became curious.
How did you lose your nnger my good
man?" she asked.
"Wsll." no replied slowl> q been
Q guide In this park for enty.hvs
years and fist naturally worD that finger
of pointing out places Of interest to the
tourists. Tho Lamb.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-11-08
THE STORY.TELLER.
WE AGREE WITH GEORGE.

Tho class had been studying about
the house ny. according to Good Health,
and the teacher had made much Of the
danger with which the germ-carryina
habits of the insect threaten the public
health. The lesson sank deep into the
mind Of little George. who later wai
asked to write a composition on thu
SUI ject. 1.-THE fly is a insec." he wrote
laboriously; "he has six legs. he Ia more
dangerous than q lion. but I had rather
fly would bite me than a lion."
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-11-08
SWINDLE AVERTED.
Montpelier Postofhce Prevents Cleve
Attempt to Secure s2,s5O.

Montpelier. Nov. 7.-As the officers of
the Lane Manufacturing company were
about to honor a draft drawn by Francisco
De LeVega Echemendia Of Cuba for s., $50
1t was learned from the postofice oficials
that the money orders sent the company
by the same man some days ago were
valueless. The action of Postmaster B.
e. Bailey In notifying the company prob
ably prevented swindle either Of the
company or the government. there being
a question as to who would have been the
loser. Some days ago, Echemendia, a
commission merchant In Santiago, Cuba,
wrote the company that he wanted to
open an account and enclosed the money
orders for $500, which were at that time
found to be all right. hut since that time It
appears that the postofIice officials have
sent out circular letters to the effect that
robbery had occurred and the money or
ders sent here were among tho stolen
property.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-11-08
FOR BETTER OR WORSE.

At tho end Of three weeks Of mar
ried life a Southern darby returned to
the minister who had performed the cere.
mony and asked for divorce. After
explaining that he could not grant d..
vorces. the minister tried to dissuade his
visitor from carrying out his intentions.
You must remember. Sam that you
WORSE" 80.
"Yassir. ! knows dat, boss" rsjoined
the darby. but she's wuss dan ! took
hAP PARLIAMENTARY.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-11-08
To Examine 30 Candidates.

Montpelier. Nov. 1.-THE State board Of
registration OF nurses met tonight. Miss
Katherine Crozier was elected secretary.
There Will be 30 candidates for examine
ton Thursday. two for registration with.
out examination and FIVE for re .examina.
ton.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-11-08
Nobody gave me q bouquet.
OUR KALEIDOSCOPE.
POOR FATHER,

"Why are you 50 late. Jacky." asked
his teacher.
well. sir, It was like this: There was
a burglary last night and mother sent
me to the police station to see II the
| burglar was father"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-11-08
FRIENDLY ADVICE,

First Boarder-I can't think how It 10
you manage to fare SO we'll here. I've
industriously made myself pleasant to
the landlady and her daughters. and yet
I'm half-starved.
Second Boarder-Try the cook.-Passing
Show.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-11-08
A VERY SLOW CLOCK.

Smiths mother-in-law rushed to him
In great excitement on his return from
business one evening.
"Oh. John" she cried. that great.
horrid. grandfathers clock In the hall
has just fallen with a dreadful crash
on the very spot where I'd been stand
Ing only moment BEFORE"
"Humph." muttered Smith. II always
said that clock was slow."-Washington
Post
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-11-08
TAX MEETING DELEGATES,
Governor Appoints Avery and Plumley
to Attend National Gathering.

to Attend National Gathering.
Montpelier. Nov. 7.-Gov H. F. Graham
has appointed John NJ. Avery and Tax
Commissioner Charles Plumley from YER
mont to attend the National Tax assoc
cations annual meeting November 10 to
16 at Atlanta, Ga.
He has also appointed Henry Parker
OF Bradford as delegate from Yer.
mont to attend the annual meeting OF
the Atlantic deeper waterways conference
In Miami Fla. November 26 to 80. The
other members Of the Vermont delega.
ton are F. II. Rabbit and Gardner
Brewer of Burlington.
He has named Miss Katherine Crozier
nurse In Montpelier, to succeed Mis-.
Mary Schumacher Of Brattleboro on the
board OF registration of nurses.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-11-08
FIRE SALE!

Plaster Board. Barn Equipment. ETC.,
slightly damaged by Fire. Water and
Smoke at very low prices while they last.
II interested call or write Strong Hard.
.~are Co.. Burlington. Vt. (adv.)
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-11-08
ONLY z BIG SHIPS
| SUNK DURING WEEK

London. Nov. IA marked decrease
in the British merchant ships sunk
during the past week ia noted in the
admiralty report tonight. Only eight
vessels of 1900 tons were sunk by
mine or submarine and four vessels I'M
der that tonnage. No fishing vessels
were sunk.
The summary:
Arrivals 2,3S4; sailings, 1879.
British merchant vessels over 1000
tons sunk by mine or submarine. in
Guiding two previously, eight under
1900 tons, including one previously
four.
Fishing vessels sunk, none.
British merchant vessels unsuccessfully
attacked, including five, previously six.
The sinkings of British merchant ships
recorded in the latest admiralty report are
the smallest In point Of number since the
unrestricted submarine warfare began
early in the year. They are smallest also
probably In tonnage. for. while In the
week ending September 16 only eight ves-
sells Of 1000 tons or over were sunk 20
vessels under that tonnage were destroyed.
The next best record in point Of number
were in the week ending September 80
when 10 vessels were sunk. II large and
two small.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-11-08
8 STATES PASS GOAL
IN FOOD CARD CAMPAIGN
sixty-Three per Cent. OF Families In
Vermont Enrolled.

Washington, Nov. flight States have
passed their goals in the food administra-
TONS family enrolment campaign for
food conservation during the war and re-
ports to headquarters here tonight show
that nine others have enrolled more than
sixty per cent Of their families. Latest
reports showed a total enrolment for the
nation Of S.396. 794.
New York city now has 513,472 pledges.
while the State outside of the greater city
reports 206.940 Los Angeles Is second
among the cities with 76416; Milwaukee
and Buffalo have 5000 each.
Louisiana leads all States in tho per.
centage Of families enrolled, it's figures
being 50. Iowa has rs per cent. and ver-
mont has So per cent.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-11-08
NOT QUITE coNvINCINc

Have you any detects?" ~, sir;
am short-sighted." "How can you
prove IT." Easily enough. doctor. DO
you see that nail up yonder in the WALTZ"
Yes" well. ! don't."-Brooklyn Citi.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-11-08
TOTALS.

Although only one per cent. Of subscrip-
tions were for sums above $4,000 for which
only partial allotments will be made
81. LIZ. 100000 or nearly half the big aggre-
gate. was made UP by the larger sums.
More than three-quarters Of billion dol
lars were subscribed in individual amounts
of more than 100000.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-11-08

Rome. Nov. Tho italian shipping loss
from submarines In all seas for the week
ending November 4 were two steamers
under 1900 tons and three sailing craft
under 100 tons.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-11-08
IT THE BAny Is CUTTING rErvn

be sure and use that old and weil-tried
remedy. Mrs. Winsl0ws Soothinr Syrup.
for children teething. 1t soothes the
child softens the gums. ailays all palm.
for diarrhoea. Twenty-Five cents 8 bot.
~ >Ad7.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-11-08
NEW MEXICO ''DRYS" WIN;
"WETS" AHEAD IN OHIO

Santa Fe, N. NJ, Nov. 7.-Incomplete re-
turns from 16 Of the 2S counties in New
Mexico indicate that majority Of 1000
was given in yesterdays election for a
prohibitory constitutional amendment.
Prohibition leaders estimate the amend
ment will have a majority Of 1900 or
more.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-11-08

Cincinnati, Nov. 1.-THE wet and dry
fight in Ohio see-sawed here to-day and
through a sensational disclosure of a mis-.
take alleged to have been made In the
Hamilton county tabulation. the anti
prohibition forces claimed the lead to-
night by majority Of approximately
1000 votes with 246 precincts yet to be
heard from. The switch came late this
afternoon when. after the wet forces had
claimed that a mistake had been made.
Ray j. Hillenbrandt. a member of the
board Of elections. admitted that an error
occurred in the tabulation and that when
the official count was made tomorrow
the wet majority will be 10000 votes more
than the unofficial majority announced
last night.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-09-01
Telephone Operating

ofopse, e1eeptiouai opportunities
- untfalps1 girlaI Free training
- Q we9 eQuippsA Rchool. with
pAlAY while loarnln4. u givsn
~ ~ Tplsphons Company.
Every attention 10 given 10 the
healtA and comfort of employsa
CentrAl offices are located In one
q the hest lighted and ventilat-
g Office buildings In the city.
There y Q comfortable rest room
WITH . restaurant adjourninS. at
which operators may get meals
at cost.
All positions arr permanent. .
Ihsre are no lay-offs or other
toooee OF time on account Of slack
eeasons, etc. Rapid advancement
g given TO Giris who prove cspa-
, u you are unmarried, and Do
tWeen the ages os 10 and A. live
IN the city and wish hish class.
permanent work, call In per,on
q the office of Mrs Hiil. ,os
Pioneer building.
4 oOuTNwEsTERN prtI
( TELEPHONE co.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-09-01

running water. good grass; ft0 acres
alfalfa bottom. water at 10 feet: stock
and tools; want city property. Proprietor
Vallesu's Credit Furniture Store. 226
Grnnd Ave
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-09-01
Statesmen WANTED
In Answering Ads. Pieass Mentisn Tinss.
STOCK statesmen

y OON OhDGOWCN
How would you like TO get In touch
with something a little different. where
you not only nave tne Opportunity TO
that has otef Si7b 900. 900 Of business In
this state knocking at Its door. but you
VIII have the privilege OF q permanent
tho profits from your county, In help
ing to finance this company you are
building up for yourself 4 good suhstan-
tial business. Over las prominent bank
era, business and livestock mon from
All over tho state now stockholders and
boostsrs. A business where you can
show them something for their money,
We want real live wire In every
county In Oklahoma. II you are such .
man and looking for a future. We havs
something that win interest you.
| Write; saiss Manager, STANDARD ~,
terson Bldg. Oklahoma City.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-09-01
FORDS

NEW STATE MOTOR CO.
Walnut 5s37. sos West Main
USED CAR bargains II In need Of a used
automobile or truck, see our stock. sell
Ing under value. Mabry Motor Exchange
\ block east OF Lee Hucklns hotel, NJ
2it, II West Main.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-09-01
Used Car Bargaiims

Used Car Bargains
1915 passenger. I-cylinder REQ.
used very little. as good as
lsl7--Overiand Delivery Car. tracti-
ealiy new, panel body. and
bargain at ,.................... 760
l'le-s-c cylinder s,udebaker. 7-pas-
senger, perfect running condi-
tion, new tlres ,...,,...,.,.... $50
isl6-overland Roadster. can't be
beat .....,,,.,.,............ $50
good running condition ,...,,. l75
1876 passenger s-cyllnder REQ,
good tires, perfect condition. $50
islb-t-cylinder Studebaker, bar
gain at ..,,..,...,,,.,,..... $50
1911 passenger Overland Club
Roadster. practically now. e,-
ira tire ......,....,.......... $50
lel7-7-passenger Chandler In good
running condition ............ s15
el2-b-passenger Buick ,.,,..,...,. 400
lelO-b-passenger Cadillac .......... lfb
lgl2-b- b-passenger Cole ,,.,,,.,...... 800
These cars are all In first class CON
dl,ion and are worth more money than
we ask for them II you are In the mar
knt for used car II will pay you to
FERNS TO RESPONSIBLE PARTIES
R, J, WALKER
Retail Dealer. Vcsper Automobile Co.
Ninth and broadway Walnut 30s7.
BRAND new Chevrolet 6-passenger run
II days; price S5i5; license paid. 6la
N Broadway
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-09-01

SITUATIONS WANTED--FEMALE
In Answering Ads, Please Mention Timss.
EXPERIENCED operator wants position
PIX T.-s26. care Times.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1917-05-25
WOULD SPEND TEN
BILLION DOLLARS A YEAR

Washington. May 23EPlans for
an Allied purchasing board are be-
ing drawn to include purchases for
the American army and navy, esti-
mated at approximately $500, 000.-
600 tor the first year, of war. The
plan. as tentatively outlined, would
place a purchasing power of approx
imatoiy $4,000, 100000 "a year in
the hands of a single commission.
Indications are that this tremep
dous purchasing power will DO vest
et In ono man who will have under
lis command an army of trained OK
perts familiar with all American
markets. The programme has pro-
crossed to a stage where officials
have IN mind the man for the place.
Determination to include the needs
OF the Aemerican army and navy in
the centralized purchasing board has
virtual! been agreed upon and the
numerous details involved are at
present in process OF formulation. It
is understood that the programme
calls foi the purchase of arms, mu-
nitiOns and all materials used IN the
physical waging OF war by experts
OF the Navy and War Departments,
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1917-05-25

strongest cord that binds us to hum
anity. The natures of those who live
for half a century IL constaS com
partnership, Il seems to me, over-laps
and entertwines until they are almost
one and If two should be inscparable
and at all unable to stand the destruc-
ton of bonds of companionship II
would be those which have been in
the making by years and years Of
blending by perfect and harmonious
association. The young have
their pleasures in thousand different
ways, and by the youth. death is
soon forgotten. but the old have rear
ed their family, often those they have
brought into existence and have
nurtured into the bloom of woman
hood or manhood have sought fields
distantly removed from the old fire
side and to such the death OF the old
one at home is not so much missed,
hut IL is altogether different when
the little old woman whom the
stopped old man speaks to as Ma, or
maybe Mother. passes away. He
feels that he has lost just about all
he has in the world when she has
gone and only his lonely self, with
the shadows of the past for the COM
panionship, broken by the departure
of his second nature, his other self If
you please. The same is true whcn
the wrinkled and stopped old man
who is called Pa, or is it Father? is
"a.ed into the great beyond, leaving
Mother to so the balance of the
Journey alone, tho the years may not
he many, yet to her i'm the enforced
loneliness, time drags heavily and one
year is as many.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1917-05-25

rather than by civilians, and that
these experts will be guided in their
activities by the wishes OF the Sec
retaries of the Navy and War, sub
ject, however, to the approval finally
of the commission.
Inclusion of army and navy re-
quirements in the grand scheme of
centralized purchasing is regarded
as a necessary part of constructing
machine as nearly perfect as hui
man ingenuity can devise. There Is
no intent, it is understood, to usurp
any OF the prerogatives of the War
and Navy Departments, but there is
strong intention to do everything
possible to make the expenditure of
Americas war bill 100 per cent. eff
llcient.
All the Allies will be included in
the scope of the commission under the
present plan, including Japan. The
international agreement to make the
programme effective has not yet
been concluded, but probably will be
ready for the signatures of the vari-
GUS Ambassadors within short
time
New legislation may he sought TO
vest the commission with powers not
conferred by present laws.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1917-05-25
AMERICANS ARE Being
DETAINED IN GERMANY
STATE DEPARTMENT PROTESTS
THROUGH THE SPANISH
GOVERNMENT.

Washington, May 22.-Protests TO
Germany against the detention of
American citizens was made by the
state Department to-day through the
Spanish Government.
The department has received posi-
tive information that Americans are
held in Germany and has asked for a
full and definite statement of the I'M
perial Governments attitude concern
ing their departure.
II is pointed out this Government
always has acted promptly on appli-
cation of German subjects to leave
the United States.
The departments protest is based
specifically upon the cases of two
Americans, employees of an electrical
company at Antwerp. The names have
been withheld. 1t is not believed that
there are more than fifty or seventy
five Americans in all Germany ii
there are that many.
All effort to obtain any information
as to why the two men at Antwerp
have not been allowed to depart have
failed.
The departments statement an
nouncing the protest, directs atten-
ton to the fact that no obstacle has
been placed in the way or Germans
wishing to leave America. This gen
orally was constructed as an init
nation that some measure of re
prisal might be adopted in the event
that Germany persists in ignoring
the right of Americans to leave
her territory.
1t is regarded as probable that
Germany might plead difficulties pre-.
scented by the conduct of military
operations and promise that the right
to leave would be granted as soon as
such movement does not interfere
with military operations.
There is nothing in the informa-
ton reaching the State Department
that indicates mistreatment of Ameri-
cans.