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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-11
The Rising Cost of
the Necessities
of Life

makes II incumbent upon
merchants dealing in Dry
Goods and Wearing Ap-
parcl to do all in their
power to check the Gin
many cascs) uncallcd for
and unnecessary advance in
the prices Of these latter
articles.
This store will not place
any 4 4 vancc orders for
merchandise with manufac-
turerS when VIC feel tho
increased price is not war
ranted.
In line with this policy.
we shall from time TO time
take merchandise out of
our regular stocks and sell
it at d lower price than
usually obtains to-day.
We planned months ago
for the conditions which
confront MS to-day. and
nearly all the mcrchan.
disc in our store was
bought much under to-
days market.
Our customers can rcss
assured that as long as
our present stocks last our
prices will be much below
the normal. This policy is
undertaken in the interest
OF our patrons. who have
made this business what il
is, and who have our first
consideration.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-11
Chiffon Velvet, Special 1898 yd

For Dresses Suits, Evening Coats, Collars, etc.,
we know there is nothing in Richmond to equal it
under Five Dollars yard 1t is 40 inches wide,
good heavy weight, and shown in beautiful shades
of taupe plum, castor navy, beetroot laurel dark
brown and Burgundy. Main Floor
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-11
Our oxl2-ft Wool
Wilton Rugs at
$50. SO & $3.50

arc equal in quality and
beauty of design TO Will
tons which are held else
where at prices several
dollars higher. Ours are
priced in line with a pol
icy outlined in another
column Of to-day's adyer-
tisemcnt.
Chinese and other ORR
entail designs, all-over and
neat medallion effects in
the most exquisite beauty
or lors. Make your
choice tomorrow.
Griffith Floor
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-11

White, flesh and all the
suit shades; beautifully en-
broidcred and beaded.
(Fourth Floor)
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-11
Our Satin Messaline at $l.39 yd

TaffctaS in stripe and
plaids Of all the Fall shades
are also much in demand;
SO inches wide, $i.5O to
S2.75 yard. Plenty Of pat
terms from which to choose.
Satins are also popular
more so than for. several
years.
A 36-inch Satin Duchess
at $500 yard is an cxccp-
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-11-24
COLONEL ROASTS
$3.50 AMERICANS


CAMP UPTON. y. Y, Nov. ga
Colonel Theodore Roosevelt aroused
5000 National Army officers and
men to enthusiasm here today by two
actresses. He arraigned "Fifty-fifty
Americans" professional pacifists and
insincere conscientious objectors and
paid tribute to the men of the Ma
tional Army
The colonel wore a service emblem
with five stars. indicating the num-
Der in his family serving the United
States.
More than $500 heard him in the
new Y. NJ. c. A. auditorium. His
| second address was to negro troops.
I members OF the 361th Infantry, deliv-
cred in the Knights of Columbus hall
At both meetings he advocated equal
treatment for negro soldiers citing
{ incidents of the Spanish-American
war which had inspired in him es-
TEEN and respect for them. He had
asked to address them.
The man who has not raised him
self to be a soldier" said Col Roose-
welt, "and the woman who has not
raised her boy to he "a soldier for the
right. is not entitled to citizenship in
the republic. Universal suffrage, te
Justify itself. must be based on uni
versal service.
I'VE here all of us, are Americans
and nothing else. ! do not care
snap Of my finger where the man was
born, where his parents We're born,
any more than l care what creed he
possesses, hut there is a thing 1 do
care for and that is loyalty to the
flag. cannot tolerate fifN-ffty
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-11-24

Three boys giving the names of
Roy OFT, Con Corcharan and Ray
Miller, who are wanted here for steal
ing a watch and other valuables at
Rieth. have been arrested at Hood
River for breaking open a boxcar. ac-
cording to "A wire from Ea y. Wood.
chief special agent Of the O.-W. II.
g. n, and have been gent to the re.
form school. They rode into PEN
dleton recently on the blind baggage
and were picked up by Chief Rob.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-11-24
Two Divorces Granted.

4 divorce has been granted by Judge
Phelps to the plaintiff in the case Of
Mary r. HalVorSen vs.. Matthias Hal
yoFsen, plaintiff is given the custody
Of the two minor children. $50 a
month for their support and. accord
ing to a stipulation, is to receive So
475 in cash outright, title to all real
property in Morrow county, their
household goods and $3.50 attorney
fees Defendant secures title to All
other property. assumes certain debt
and is to have the privilege Of receiv-
ing visits from his children. Sophia
Mcconnell has been granted divorce
from Roy Mcconnell and her maiden
name, Cramer, is restored to her.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-11-24
news NOTES OF PENDLETON

In the military service Of the coun-
try. One Of the boys. Frank Parks,
is member of Battery ID, formerly
Troop u, another son, Paul Linsner.
Is in the navy. having enlisted over
year ago, while the third son. Adam
Linsner. has just enlisted in the hos
pital corps at Vancouver. He tried
to get into more active service but
was rejected on account of eye
trouble.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-11-24
sheep Iold rn Traffic.

A band Of several hundred ewes
milled this morning just before noon
on the depot lawn and after much
difficulty were started across Main
street. They strung out so long in
crossing that traffic was held up fol
- minutes.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-11-24
Seniors Buy Pins.

AT a recent meeting of the senior
class It was voted to buy pins, cost
Ing about $2.35. Several Of the class
will buy rings. The price quoted the
class Is subject to a height per cent
war tax, the class was informed.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-11-24
Enlargc Room for Wrestling.

A PARTITION whlch enclosed the old
central telephone booth In the high
school building has been torn out. en-
larging the room. which will be used
by Pal Amort for his wrestling
class. The room will be fitted with
mat and punching bag.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-11-24
ARMY AND NAVY
GAME At KANSAS CITN

KANSAS CITY, Mo. Nov. 24.-Tho
stage is set for Kansas City's "ArmN
and Navy football game here this
afternoon.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-11-24
Elected TO Vestry.

To succeed Willard Bond, who re-
signed his place when he left to take
the special ordnance course ut the
University OF Oregon, William Mick
elson has been elected to the vestry
OF the Church of the Redeemer and
win act as secretary-treasurer
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-11-24

QucstiOnnaIres out Dec. 10.
The questionnaires for men OF draft
age Will probably not be sent out to
them until Dec. IS. according to in
structions received by the local ex-
emption board.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-11-24

Mrs. Frank Rechln OF La Grande
came over yesterday and returned
last evening to her home with her
father J. c. Hart. who has been quite
Ill recently at the home Of another
daughter, Mrs. G. w. Phelps.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-11-24
Move to La Grande.

Mrs. /. NJ. Dolan and children ar
rived last night from Pendleton.
They will live in La Grande. Mr.. Do
Ian having a position here.-La
Grande Observer. 49,.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-11-24
Zinc Goose Meathcr.

The foggy, misty weather of the
morning was ideal weather for goose
and duck shooting and good many
hunters were out. Among those get
ting good bags were Sol Baum and
Dan Bowman.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-11-24

r. d. Sayes. prominent local mer-
chant left today for Reubens, Idaho.
in response to a message telling Of
the serious Illness Of his mother who
has been visiting relatives there.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-11-24
Mrs. Doherty Very III.

Mrs. Pat Doherty is reported to be
seriously Ill at ST. Anthony's hospital
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-11-24

Three Sons In Army.
Mrs. w. G. Fisher OF this city. has
the distinction of having three sons
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-11-02

which grow fWs were not wearing them
very much last summer.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-11-02
REMINDED OF ANNIVERSARY.
Guests and Gifts Appear to Mr., and
Mrs L. w. Hawley-Bride Puts On
Her Wedding Dress.

Mr.. and Mrs. l.. w. Hawley were
forccfully reminded Monday that in
1872, Oct. %, they were joined in we'd
lock in TaftSvillc, this state. At s
o clock in the morning box of mann
moth chrysanthcmums from the Bible
school was left at their door, and all
through the day beautiful reminders
were received from their friends.
After supper with few guests Mr.
Ilawley arranged chairs and racks for
his orchestral rehearsal, which although
scheduled to take place that evening
failed to matcrializc, through the mys
FERROUS non-appearance of the players
Instead of these, however, others
who had been let into the secret, did
appear and kept coming until nearly
10 o clock.
On inquiry it transpired that lot
Of quiet work went ON in the Bible
school on Sunday, and, of course, some
one Of the family had to he taken into
the secret, which in this instance proved
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-11-02
AUTO GOES OVER BANK.
Mrs. II. II. Cakes of New York Burned
and Collar Bone Broken-Mr. Cakes
Bruised, Daughter Unhurt.

While on route from Brattleboro TO
Nreenlleld touring car owned and driven
by H. II. Cakes of New York city
plunged over steep cmbankment two
miles south on the Hmsdale road about
clock Friday forenoon. dcmolishing
the machine and seriously iniurino Mrs.
Cakes. Her husband escaped with a few
slight bruises while their eight year old
daughter Virginia, the only other occu-
pant, escaped injury.
Mr.. and Mrs. Cakes and their daugh-
ter have been having vacation the past
month in the town of Guilford and on
Friday started for a trip to Greenfield
to spend the day. When below the Bos-
ton Maine railroad bridge Mr.. Cakes
says that the steering gear of the auto.
mobile refused to respond and no matter
how hard he tried found that it would not
work.
Realizing the prccarious position in
which he was placed Mr.. Cakes imme-
dately attempted to apply the brakes.
but he could not do this effectively either.
lie cannot say whether the ear skidded,
but it took sudden turn to the right and
drove against the fence. sweeping "a large
post and the top rails before it. The
banking drops of very abruptly at that
point and the car landed ON one side 10
or II feet below.
Al the time of the accident there were
no other autoists nor any teams in sight
on the road. Had there been, more Sc
rious results might have followed
News was quickly communicated to
Battleboro and DR.. Harry p, Greene has
tened TO the scene. soon followed by DR.
+. Il. Lynch. Several townspeople who
learned the news, which spread rapidly
also drove down in their cars. 1t was at
first reported that several had been killed
or injured. Many other tourists stopped
and crowd of considerable proport ions
asscmblcd
Mrs. Cakes was riding on the front
seat with her husband, while the little
girl was in the rear. When the spill came
Mrs. Cakes sustained the most violent
shock, and it is considered almost mirac-
ulouN that the entire party was not killed
outright Aside from bruisc on the left
side of his head and minor cuts on the
hands Mr. Cakes was not hurt and tn,
girl showed no marks rs Il result of the
experience
DIR. Greene, after hasty examination
of Mrs. Oakes'S injuries, stated that sh,
had sustained fracture OF the collai
bone and few burns on the body. lIC
made her as comfortable as possible under
the circumstances, pending the arrival o
AN ambulance, which removed her to tn,
Memorial hospital She displayed grcat
bravery under intense suffering, and Nir
lgina, the daughter, did not seem at al
lcNcitcd. Mr.. Cakes felt the disaster keen
ly.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-11-02
coRREsFo NDENCE COURSE.
Local Health officers to Answer CUES
lions by Mail as to Duties-Arrange-
ments by DR.. Dalton.

\ correspondence course in duties of
health officers in Vermont is the latest
Project to he started soon from the
Office of DR.. &. +. Dalton secretary of
the state board of. heodth, i'll Burling
ton.
Last summer it was announced that
the annual state school for health of
liccrs, which had been regular event
for ten or a dozen years, would be
omitted. Every health officer in Yer
mont, and there are more than 200 of
them, were under the law obliged to
attend these annual schools, but there
was bonus for attendance. The man
who registered aud remained through
the meetings got several dollars a day
for 50 doing. The school was the occa-
sion of an annual .iunkct to Burlington
with time for social intercourse and
shopping, as many of the health officers
brought along their wives.
Now this is thing Of the past at
least so far as this year is concerned.
and it may be forever.
In place of this school. Doctor Dalton
has arranged 4 correspondence course
which will be taken by the men at their
homes. Blanks containing a lot OF
questions, vital to the work will be
sent them and a reasonable time claps-
ing DR.. Dalton will expect to receive
the blanks filled out with answers by
the health officers.
These answers will he marked and
returned if not correct
The blanks are in process of prcpa-
ration in the office of DR.. Dalton and
it is pNIpctp1 they will no Sput out he.
fore the first of the year
The ranks of health officers in Yer
mont have been depleted to Il degree
by the call to the colors. Many otli-
GERS are also medical men and a part
Of this class have been drafted in the
Medical Corps. Others are in the reg
ular service. The state board is some.
times hard put TO il in finding suitable
material for health officers for this rca
son.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-11-02
$3.50 AHEAD OF
MAXIMUM QUOTA
BrattIeboro District Subscrbes
To Liberty Loan
Wilmington Aids Whirlwind Finish
other Towns in County also Generous
in Subscriptions

Brattlcboro exceeded it, maximum al
otmcnt OF subscriptions to the second
Liberty loan by nearly $4,000. Counting
the bonds sold in Wilmington. which is in
the Iiattlcboro district, the total stands
at present at %jll.S The final figures
nnounccd by the banks totalcd Sl49.Sj0,
divided az follows: Brattlcboro Trust Co.,
l9G,OjO Peoples National, Sl40,2j0; Yer
iont National, Sll3,jjO; total S449,sjO.
he Wilmington figures, reported by tcle.
phone Monday were $4,000 As the
Blattlchoro allotment ON the maximum
ass was 500 900 the excess amounts to
just $3.50,
Local banks were sWampcd with buSi-
ness Saturday afternoon and evening. The
rush was particularly noticeable at the
Brattlcboro Trust Co.. whose final total
represented l.012 separate subscribers.
The total of the Peoples bank was made
up OF $50 subscribers and that Of the
Vermont National of 80 subscribers. max.
ing the total number OF persons who sub
scribcd through the local banks 1902. This
of course includes a large number OF per
sons in the small towns tributary To Brat
tlcboro, and in this connection it may be
said that the response from the small
towns throughout the county was eX-
trcmcly generous
There is u possibility that Brattlcboro
may get credit for an even larger total
han is given above. depending ON the
number OF subscriptions from this dis
trict which are made direct to the fed
cral reserve bank at Boston Battcboro
was given credit for subscription Of
S4l3000 on the first Liberty loan al
though the amount sent in through the To-
cal banks was approximately $370,000
When the drive on the part of Brat
tlcboro Boy Scouts to secure Subscrip-
lions to the second Liberty loan was
closed at / / Saturday forenoon they
had placed AS bonds, aggregating
$60,40O, and their work cannot be too
highly commended.
When ScoutmaStcr j. Fredrik Virgin
started the campaign he set the pos
Siblc figure at $50 600, really believing
| that they could raise ut least $4,000
His highest hopes took Il balloon as
ccnsion during the first two days and
the final results greatly exceed even
his fondcst expectations.
Howard Richardson of Troop had
the high score. with - application,
to his credit. Other Scouts who Sc
cured 10 or more subscriptions are:
Troop 2-Erncst Cook, Forest Harmon
Robert Cushman; Troop 3-Allan Rice
Howard Rice, George Du2an, PhiliT
Wheeler, John Mann. Cedric Emerson
Franklin Babb. Ernest Gibson, Clcsscnt
Roberts. John Nandcrveer. George
Daley, Osmer Fits, Lyman Adams
Truxton Britain; Troop l-CIvlc lark
hurst, Howard Richardson, Allen
Brackett, Albert Allen, Albert Dugan
Clarence Pierce.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-11-02
BOOKS FOR WAR CAMPS.
Should Be Left at Public Library as
Soon as Fossible-Will Be Forward
cd Without Expense.

Supplcmcnting the work OF the special
committee which recently raised funds for
War Libraries for the soldiers and sailols
in camp, an appeal is now being made
through all parts OF the country for
books Everyone in Brattleboro and vicin-
ity who has any books which are suitable
for this purpose is asked to bring them
as soon as possible to the public library,
which is open from 10 to 1890 Il. m, from
2.30 to $50 and to 9 p. m, daily. except
sunday. These books will be forwarded
to the camps without expense, by the
government. Books should be well
printed, interesting and up-to,datc, and
in fair condition. Do not think OF send
ing any books to soldiers that You would
be ashamed To give to friend.
While fiction will be most useful, other
books are much in demand including
stirring poetry, foreign language study
books, especially French grammars and
dictionaries, hooks Of travel and history.
especially in the countries AT war, tcchni-
cal books ON aviation, wireless tclegraphy
submarines, automobiles, signaling, first
aid and hygiene, drawing. lettering, books
on patriotism, good citizenship and why
America is at war, non-sectarian religious
books the best OF books about the war,
and magazines not more than two years
old.
Ii You cannot send your books to the
library, communicate with any oI the H.
braIians, or with Mrs Il. {. Aveiill, and
some one will be sent to get them Fol
ny further information inquire at the IL
baly
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-11-02
MISS wELLMAN SECRETARY.
Elected to Important Position in An
nual Meeting of Vermont Teachers
Association.

The 6Sth annual convention of
the Vermont state Teachers as,
ISOLATION adjourned about 1890,
o clock Saturday morning after lis
tening to interesting addresses. electing
Supt. Margaret Il. Kelley of Derby presi
dent and voting TO meet in Montpelier
October 1912, 1918.
The business session opened shortly
after s o'clock and the nominating com
mittcc presented its report which was ac-
ccpted. Beside the president the officers
chosen are: president Principal G.
l.. Green of Randolph Center; secretary,
Supt. Florence NJ. Wcllman of Brattlc
boro, treasurer, Supt +. \. Hamilton of
Newport executive committee. Supt Ed
win f. Greene of Richford, Supt NJ d.
Chttcndcn of Burlington. Miss Eta
Franklin of Rutland; board of directors,
Miss Mary \. Murphy of Castleton. Supt
Arthur W. Eddy of Middcbury. Princi
pal George Il. Stackpoe OF Winooski for
uncxpircd term of Principal James c.
Walker Of Nergennes Principal Ralph G..
| Mayo of Cabot.
The teachers in their resolutions
pledged their support and cooperation to
the state, the nation. the soldiers, the
sailors and their comrades in arms and
| pledged that they would strive to keep
he pupils of Vermont in the schools. do
ing the work which would prepare them
to take an effective part in the worlds
great problem which educated men and
women will be required to solve.
Belief was expressed that the cduca-
tiona outlook for Vermont is growing
brighter in that the schools are becoming
more helpful through the activities of he
Junior high schools and the promotion of
vocational training and to Commissioner
| IIllegas and the state board of cducatio
was extended assurance of loyalty and CO.
operation in their efforts to standardize
| the schools Of Vermont
The state OF Vermont was congratulate
ed upon its ability through the generous
gift of Mis-, Emily Dutton Proctor to or
ganizc system OF dental clinics through
the rural districts.
The membership of the association last
year was | $40. and the registration at
this convention was los.
At the close of the business meeting a
stirring address was given by the Rt.
Hon. Sir George Reid. late high commits
-ioner for Australia. who spoke ON the
subject. What America Stands for in HUI
man Progress. State Commissioner of
Education VI. j. IlillegaS of Montpelier
spoke on The Schoolma~ tcr in the Com
immunity. At the close of the addresses the
NEW president was inducted into Office and
spoke briefly.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-11-02
LOCALS TRIM WINDSOR.
High School Brings Home Another
Scalp-Sccre SO to Windsor Team
Put up Strong Defense.

BY the best machine.lkc work that
they have yet displayed the Brattlc.
boro high school football warriors drove
their way to another victory at Wind.
sor last Saturday afternoon, the final
score being % to :. In less than three
minutes Of play the boys had made two
touchdowns and kicked two goals. Dur
ing the first half they rolled up total
of 40 points. After that the Windsor
high school rustlcrs played stronger
defensive game and managed to pass
the goal line of their visitors once bv
straight work, after Brattleboro had
put in some "subs. Two forward
passes by Ninton and Austin were out
standing features of Brattlcboro s ex-
hibition, but the whole line put up a
strong game, the interference being
particularly improved over that of pre-
vions skirmiShcS. Tomorrow the Brat
tlcboro team will have for opponents
the strong Decrfeld academy eleven at
Island park.
Following was tn lineup for Brat,
tleboro; Ninton, Moves, lie; Marley,
sherman, re; Bettcrley, lg; Howard. e;
Davis, re-; Austin, TT; Plumb, OBJ; Cor
borino, lhh; }, Moran, RIB; +. Moran,
fb.