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Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1918-11-01
Forty.one-count ,em

II SCENE 10 have been all mistake
about the planters Of Alabama making
SO much money On their cotton for
several years past, To be sure, the Cot
ton Exchange gives US figures Of the
vast sums paid, the bank statements
bear out the testimony, and the Ala
bama papers boast Of the states won
drous prosperity with editorial whoops
OF joy
But us all a mistake we tell you,
II you don't believe il, just take a
peep at the federal governments in
come tax returns, These returns show
that Of the many thousands Of plant
ers IN Alabama, supposedly rolling in
aiiluence, only forty-one paid any in
come tax last year The Others by their
failure 10 pay so on record as deolar-
ing that all these financial reports OF
the banks and business associations
as TO their receipts are absurd iabrica-
lions. The money reported to have been
paid them for their cotton simply was
not paid and all those market reports
and bank statements are merry jests.
Yes, It's true that they've been buying
high priced automobiles and diamonds
extensive improvements on
their places, taking costly trips and
displaying other evidences Of being
flush, but really they aren't at all
not so far at least as helping to pay the
cost Of the war is considered Fort
Wayne News
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1918-11-01

Some Of The Register good friends
will undoubtedly feel some irritation at
the non-deliyery Of the paper this
week, but the matter is something en-
tirely outside Of our control, we having
been served notice by the War Indus
tries Board that we should not continue
subscriptions which are more than three
months in arrears a measure designed
to conserve paper, In anticipation OF
this action, we have served notice every
week for several weeks, and it has been
pleasure to receive the remarkably
large number Of renewals which have
flooded US the past two weeks, and
numerous congratulatory words on the
efforts we are making to improve The
Register
The work Of revising some two thous-
and accounts at short notice has been
difficult, but every effort has been made
to correct TO date every address label,
and subscribers are urged to refer to
their label today to verify the fact
that we have given proper credit for
moneys received In any case where an
error is claimed, notice should be served
at once il recognition is to be expected
The revision this week took us only
up to July lst, 1918, owing to the physi-
cal impossibilty Of completing the en-
tire list and subscribers who find their
paper dated July or August or Septem.
Der should arrange to renew promptly,
in order to save confusion and loss Of
the paper The ruling which has been
Hldue VIII require US 10 duneIe SulSliy
to the pad-in-advance method of hand
ling our list and this will in sense be
a protection both to the subscriber and
to ourselves as all papers will be stop
ped automatically upon expiration and
no subscriber will have cause to com
plain that any paper is being sent with
out specific orders,
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1918-11-01
Death of William G. Wimett

William Gilbert Wimett died at his
home on Seymour street Saturday
morning at 1852 of pneumonia fol-
lowing an attack of influenza. He was
% years old. and survived by his par
ents, Mr. and Mrs Samuel Wimett,
and one brother, Joseph Barabee, who
is now in the service of the national
army; also two sisters, Mrs. Thomas
Smith of Dundee, N Y, and Mrs,
Charles Marpole of Rochester, n Y.
The funeral was held at St. Mary's
Catholic church Monday morning at
9 o'clock, Rev T J. Leonard, pastor
officiated The bearers were Peter Stone
Rollin Stone, William Richards, Arthur
Gaines, Jeremiah Murray and Alfred
Wimett. Burial was in the Catholic
cemetery,
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1918-11-01
Why2

Politics, we are told, is adjourned, and
yet ours is the only democracy fighting
Germany where partisanship has been
carried to the point OF exclusion Of men
OF the most distinguished ability and
exalted patriotism from participation
in the conduct of the war because they
happen to belong to the opposite party,
Politics adjournedI We all know it
is not adjourned or the nation would
not be deprived Of the services Of Colo
mel Roosevelt Mr. Root, General Wood
and other distinguished members Of
the minority party which, nevertheless,
has given to the administration and to
the prosecution Of the war more zeal
GUS and unfaltering and more nearly
unanimous support than the party Of
the majority.
II politics has been adjourned il has
been on the minority side, to which on
more than one occasion the admins
tration has been compelled to turn for
leadership as well as support in carry
ing through its war measures,
But politics in the sense of an increas-
ing sentiment among the people in fav-
or of the commitment of the interests
Of the nation in larger measure to the
experience and patriot
ism Of the party now in the minority
is not adjourned On the contrary it
will be very much in session until the
first Tuesday after the first Monday
in November Minneapolis Tribune.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1918-11-01

intercollegiate football WIN have a
big season in France this Fall Perhaps
the quality of play will not be up to the
peace time standards of the big col
leges back home, for the simple reason
that few Of the American soldiers will
have time enough for practice required
to develop gridiron science to feather
edge But what the Army elevens may
lack in science they will make up in
stamina and pep" The Yankee sol
dier in France is always in training.
The American welfare organizations
have iostered football just as they
have all other sports. BY various meth
DDS, uniforms, footballs and all sorts of
necessary paraphernalia have come
from back home. The workers Of thu
Y. M c, A., the K. of c., the Jewish
Welfare Board, and the American Ii
brary Association; as well as the Y. W.
c. A. and Salvation Army secretaries
have seen to it that our athletes have
been fitted out
Football is a game that exactly suits
the fighting mantle wants his sports
with the bark on. The keener the com
petition and the more strenuous the
play, the better he likes it.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1918-11-01
WOMEN PLEDGED
FOR SORORITIES

Owing to the prevailing epidemic Of
Spanish influenza and the illness OF
many OF the women, the date Of Pledge
Day was postponed by the decision Of
the Panhellenic Council, The period
for closed rushing was extended to Oc-
tober Is and then followed by two days
Of open rushing The results OF Pledge
Day were as follows
Alpha Zeta Of Alpha Chi
1920
Ruth A. Cambridge, Somerville, Mas
sachusetts
1922
Prudence II Fish, Vergennesi Doro-
thy Douglas, Quincy, Illinois, Fanny
Barnes, Plattsburg, n, Y,
Vermont Alpha Of ri Beta Phi
1919
Laura Fales, Midway, Massachusetts,
1922
Caroline S, Hayward, North Troy;
Grace 4 Monty, Hudson Falls New
York; Elizabeth Spencer, Brattleboro;
Hlda Woodruff, Mddleburyi Doris
Ashworth, Lester Massachusetts,
M OF Sigma Kappa
Ruth Aldrich, Derby Line; Dorothy
Mackay, South Peacham Mildred T..
Monroe Bristol Karen T. Carlson,
Peacham; Doris NJ, Pinney, Dalton,
Massachusetts, Lila L, Winchester,
Pawlet; Madeline l. Gaylor Clifton
dale, Massachusetts; Alice Ladd, West
Alpha Iota Of Delta Delta Delta
Katherine Burrage, Middlebury;
Margaret Billings, Walpole Mass
Madeline n Mcdonald, Barre; Ruth
Glens Falls, N, Y, Kath-
ryn Rogers Barre; Marion Tilden,
Barre; Harriet Scott, Medford, Mass;
Marion Z, Wiley, Barre,
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1918-11-01
MIDDLEBURY

Mrs. d. M Shrewbrooke Of New
York is visiting her parents, DR. and
Mrs. William H Sheldon.
The village trustees have appoint
ed James O. Howarth as water COM
missioner to fill the unexpired term Of
Prof. P n SWEET whose resignation
was announced last week
The first meeting of the Woman's
Club will be held in the Sigma Kappa
rooms Wednesday evening November
18th at s o'clock The program will be
under the direction of the Music De
partment
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1918-11-01

There are some mothers and fathers
in Middlebury who ought to be heart
lily ashamed of the fact that their boys
spent Halloween last night spotting
some of the downtown windows with
mud There is plenty of chance for boys
to work off their nervous energy in
more wholesome ways in Middlebury;
if not we would suggest Vergennes.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1918-11-01

There is to be a community cantata
again next Christmas Prof. Hathaway
should be clothed with authority to
draft" all the voices he needs for a
truly wonderful sing this year.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1918-11-01

We will have Turkey for Thanksgiv-
ing, anyhow.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1918-11-01
Let Vermont Republicans
Answer with Their Votes

We say that big Republican majority in Yer
mont this year will be good answer to the Demo-
cratic partys appeal, also an encouragement to Re-
pubicans in other states. If our majority falls be-
low normal it will be cause for Democratic rejoic
ing throughout the country
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-04-12
FOR STATES ATTORNEY

| announce my candidacy fol
States Attorney for the Tenth Judic.
ial Circuit, consisting of the coun.
ties Of Polk. DcSoto and Lee.
! am a graduate OF John 3. Stct
son Law School and have practiced
law for ten years in Polk and DeSotc
counties. II elected to this office
am convinced that | can save to the
tax payers Of the counties great
deal of money, and to the citizens
who are called upon as jurors and
witnesses a great deal of time by a
careful, conscientious and systematic
administration Of the duties of this
office. ! am a candidate of no faction
or clique and IL you elect me I will
conduct this Office fairly impartially,
efficiently and as vigorously as Is
within my power.
respectfully solicit the vote of
every citizen in this circuit.
D. o. ROGERS.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-04-12
FOE STATES ATTORNEY
TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCTIT'

I hereby announce my candidacy
for the above office, and hope that the
voters will do me the favor to .nvesti,
gate my character, fitness and ability
before making up their minds as to
their choice. This they can do by re-
ferring to any public official or reput
able citizen Of Lee county, where /
make my home, and which county |
am now serving as Prosecuting At
torrey. I pledge myself to do my
utmost not to disappoint anyone who
may favor me with his vote, and that.
II elected, will give to the duties Of
the office the very best that is in me.
Respectfully,
s. w. LAWLER, JR.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-04-12
NO LETTER, NO LEAVE

An officer high in rank in the Amer
lean Army in France allows none OF
his men, from lieutenant down. to
lave leave" unless he has written
during the week to his nearest Of kin
in America. This officer Is determined
to keep his men in close touch with
their families, for where soldier IS
in zeal danger perhaps one hour OF
his existence in France, his mother
is in agony every one Of the "a hours
OF the day" Therefore, he insists up
on it that his men write home to
their people, giving cheerful accounts
as can truthfully be told of the life
in France.
Life over there is a great adven-
ture for the boys" he saws. "Thev are
seemingly happy, and are developing
and mentally"
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-04-12
FOR REPRESENTATIVE

Having been encouraged to do so
by many friends, I hereby announce
Gly candidacy for the position of
Representative from Polk county in
the Florida Legislature. l am q life.
long resident of this county and feel
that l know its people and their
needs. II elected, l promise to give
hem my best efforts, and l will ap-
preciate the votes and support of the
citizens. Respectfully,
JOHN M. KEEN.
In Group No. l.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-04-12
FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER

I hereby announce my candidacy
for the Office Of County Commissioner
from District Number s, Polk county,
subject to the Democratic primary.
The citizens and voters of this dis
trict and Of the county at large know
me and my record of public service,
aid will appreciate the support Of
any and all persons and promise to
use my best efforts to look after the
interests Of my district and the coun-
t. at large, II elected.
Respectfully yours,
e. G. FLANAGAN.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-04-12
STATES ATTORNEY

l hereby announce my candidacy
for the office Of States Attorney, for
the Tenth Judicial Circuit of Florida,
subject to the action of the Demo-
cratic primary.
] was born in Lakeland and lived In
Polk county for twenty-three years.
Your vote and support will be ap-
p-eciated.
J. A. TIMBERLAKE,
Arcadia, Fla.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-04-12

London, April Crews of the
German submarines are downhearted
and often extremely nervous. Brit
ish seamen whose vessels have been
torpedoed and who have thus had an
opportunity to observe the Germans
bear testimony to this fact In the
official records of the submarine war,
says the Manchester Guardian, again
and again the submarine crews are
described as very depressed" or
very nervous. Here is one descrip-
ton: Master and crew all agree and
were very much struck by the pallid
appearance Of the officers and crew
of the submarine, and by their ner,
vous and excited manner. The cap.
tain of the submarine was continual
ly urging haste and the officer who
was placing the bombs could hardly
hold them from the condition of ner,
vous tension in which he appeared
to be-"
One of the crew who had lived long
in England, speaking to the boat
crew, cursed the war and wished it
was over. In many cases the Ger
mans tried to justify themselves or
excuse themselves to their fellow
seamen. Some of these reports show
the hideousness of the German fight
ing system, but they are all mild
compared whit he classic story OF
German bestiality, as in the case Of
the Belgian Prince, where the men
were taken On the submarine deck,
their lifebelts removed and then 1t
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-04-12
FOR REPRESENTATIVE

| herewith make my announcement
for Representative in the Florida Leg.
isiature from Polk county, and re-
specially ask the votes and support
Of the voters. l promise to serve the
interests Of the people to the best OF
my ability if elected, and l have some
ideas l think will work out for their
benefit. Give me tho opportunity to
try them out.
Respectfully, M. G. WARlNG.
II Group q
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-04-12
FOR REPRESENTATIVE

To the Voters of Polk County:
| hereby announce that am a can
d:date, subject to the Democratic pri-
mary. and wish to represent the peo-
PIE of Polk county in the State Legis-
.ature Of Florida. If you elect me,
will serve the people, not the special
interests. Try me once. honestly
and earnestly solicit your support.
Very respectfully,
ALTON B. CARTER.
In group No. 2.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-04-12
FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER
s. C. SLOAN.

l hereby beg to announce my
candidacy for the office Of County
Commissioner from District No. S,
Polk county. The citizens of this dis
trict and the county generally know
me, and IL my past record entities me
to their confidence in my ability and
desire to serve them in capable and
conscientious manner / will be CRATE
full for their support at the ensuing
primary.
Respectfully,
REID ROBSON,
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-04-12
FOR REPRESENTATIVE

To the Democratic Voters of Polk
County, Florida:
! hereby announce my candidacy
to succeed myself as representative
in the State Legislature of Florida,
subject to the action of the Democrat
ic Primary. II elected | will serve
the people to the best of my ability.
solicit your support.
A. ]. MORGAN.
Candidate In Group One.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-04-12
FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER

Having been asked by numerous
friends to offer as q candidate for
County Commissioner from this dis
trict (No. 81. hereby announce my
candidacy and will appreciate the
support and votes of the electors,
promising to use my best effortst to
look after their interests If elected.
Very respectfully,
r. l.. MAYES.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-04-12
FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER

| am In the race for County Com.
missioner from the Fourth district,
and will fully appreciate the support
of all. II elected l shall endeavor to
do my full duty for the best interests
OF my county. Thank you for your
vote.
Respectfully,
s. C. SLOAN.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-04-12
Old False Teeth Wanted
Don't Matter II Broken

| pay 50 to SIS per set. Also cash
for old gold, silver. and broken Jew.
elry. Send by parcel post and receive
check by return mail. Will hold
goods 10 days for sender's approval
OF my offer. L. Mazer, 2007 So. 9TH
St., Phila., Pa.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-04-12
Political announcements

lature of tlord. subject 10 the ac.
ton of the Democratic Primary. II
elected, will serve The people to the
best of my ability. Earnestly solicit
your support.
In Group 2.
w. o. WILLIAMS.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-04-12

submerged The men of one three
masted schooner were left with only
one oar in their boat, and for this
the master had to beg, the others be-
ing thrown overheard.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-04-12
FOR REPRESENTATIVE

To the Democratic Voters of Polk
County:
I hereby announce my candidacy
for representative in the Florida Leg
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-04-12

An old line conservative Life In.
suranee Company desires a live
conservative In Lakeland. Ad-
dress, p. o. Box, 1894, Orlando.
Florida. 1924
New-York tribune., 1918-09-18

would find themselves monacod by the
western edge of the salient as it ran
southwark, joining the Meuse at St.
Mihiel
In other words such an operation
large numbers of troops inclosed
within a triangle whose base was at q
wide river whose two upward lines to
the apex arc frngcd with the enemy
posltions-was almost impossible with
out the reduction Of the salient.
The morale OF some German uni+s
remaining on the line is excccdinely
poor. An American raid into the wood
west of Manheullc yesterday CAPTURED
German lieutenant. who said "What
are you going to do with me? ?" Tho
american lieutenant replied, "You arc
going to prison camp. If you behave
you will be well treated"
"l ou won't Kill me, then - he OK
claimed. "No,' was the reply.
"Wait a minute the prisoner ra-
turned, "I'vc some men nearby who
want to surrender but arc afraid. r.
you'll let me III get them"
The American lieutenant granted
the request and the German lieutenant
disappeared, returning in a few min
utcs with thirty-scven mon Of a Ger-
man outpost position left in the wood.
The Americans then took the wood.
bringing back considerable material,
including machine guns.
Military men who once opposed an
lnterallied high command today are
giving the greatest credit to the close
cohesion Of the interalled forces. Liko
clockwork, within a few hours after
the Americans Joined forces across the
salient, the French forces struck where
blow for the first time was feasible.
Another result OF the American drive
ls developing today in the appearance
of the Lorraine skies. Great numbers
or German aircraft are being rushed
here to try to hold their own against
franco merlcan domination in tho air
New-York tribune., 1918-09-18
Germans Set Fire
T 0 7oUns Along
Hindenburg Line

AMERICAN ARAIY HEADQUARTERS
~ LORRAINE, Sept. 16.-Evidence is
accumulate that the enemy intends
withdrawing behind the Hndenburg
inc in Lorraine if he is pressed any
further. He is burning towns along
The Moselle
Prisoners taken report that the en-
IRE artillery of the 91st German Divs-
ION was captured in the American op-
Grafton ON this front.
Tho DIVISION 1hat was used TO bear
the brurt of the attack in the lunge
N the salient east of st. Mihiel. it
appears, was the 35th Austrian Divis-
ion. it was ordered to maintain a
holding action until all the German
troops were withdrawn. In con-
seqaehcc of this it suffered very heavy
losses, especially in prisoners
Yesterday was the quictest day on
ih.s front s.nce the beginning cf the
caens;Ye last Thursday. There was
lttie iufan;lY activity and only mod
srate artillery action.
Pons = Nousson and Dieulouard,
Cur miles to the south, were shcllcd
10y the enemy. Who mixed IN d few
n.as.ari gas projeotiles with his other
shells.
The Germans apparently were Dig
eng themselves IN behind the Hin
denburg line to-dsv.
New-York tribune., 1918-09-18
GERMAN
Yankee Tanks
Make Daylight
Raid Upon Foe
Continued from page |

to prepared positions behind the Hin
denburg line.
The Germans are bringing reinforce
ments into the st. Mihiel salient area
but these show no disposition of making
q determined stand on this side of the
Hindenburg line. The American forces
which are putting the pressure on the
enemy in the Moaelle Valley TO-DAY
found but weak resistance, and after a
hurst of rife and machine gun fire the
enemy rctreated toward Pagney-sur-
Mosellc, an industrial town. whore
three great smokestacks stick intact
into the sky
From an observation nos. on Mo
sele hill il was possible to sec the
attack. Our artillery seemed 70 be
doing excellent work; the shells were
falling wherever our infantry reported
the enemy concentrations. The ma
chino gun 1irc, which was easily heard
coming from the woods northwest of
Wanderers ceased when our artillery
concentrated on the wood. We could
hear the reports Of our guns and hear
the scream of shells exploding on the
wood We could sec the American ad
vance line working its way forward in
small groups far ahead Of our line.
The binoculars showed vague gray
forms eingly, and the supporting lines.
walking slowly in Indian file behind.
were dfstinguishable.
The enemy shelling was erratic and
desnltory, and sometimes his heavy
shells would break east of the Mosello
where there was no activity occurring.
1t is evident that the enemy has with
drawn its guns far back, and our ad-
vance Will find no serious opnosition
until the Hindenburg line is either
reached or crossed. All, however, de-
pends on the plans Of General Pershinr
whether the advance will continue
much further at present.
Our troops now have passed their
hXed ohjcctives, and operations going
on must be termed local and not a gen
eral continuation of the brilliant ar.
Grafton which wiped out the Big salion,
Though the American armv,s FIRST
important all-American victory is com
plete and the operation finished from a
strategic point of view, results. aside
from territory, prisoners and material
captured, are beginning to show. Onr
operation was designed simply to wine
out the st. Mihiel salient.
The American victory was made nos.
sible by the safe advance of the French
troops east to Vcrdun toward Etain
LOOK at the map and IT viii show tho
advance toward Etan before the s.
Mihiel salient was reduced. rather =
delicate operation because. with the
Mcuse River at their backs, the French