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The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-07-01

There will be another of those
splendid community sings at the Tenn
pie theater at 4 o'clock next Sunday
afternoon. Mr.. Lester Lucas will be
in charge of the program and every
body is requested to come and help
make music. People from the coun-
try are specially invited to come and
join in with hteir city cousins.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-07-01
SAFETY FIRST

If all owners of fire extinguishers
that have not been recharged m the
past year will bring same to the fire
station, / will recharge and repair
same free of charge.
26-6t George Chambers, Chief.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-07-01

The people of this country are be-
ginning to see that the principal aim
of civilization before the war was TO
enable as many people as possible to
live without work.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-07-01

President Wilson thinks the big
cities of the United States can pay
their own mail tubes, so has
bed the postofice bill providing for
Eernment operation of such tubes.
w, we will hear a squat from New
ork and the other overgrown vii
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-07-01
MEMBER ASSOCIATED PRESS

The Associated Press Is exclusively
entitled for the use for republication OF
not otherwise credited In this paper
and also the local news published
herein All rights Of republication Of
special dispatches herein are also re-
served
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-07-01

Wonder if the board of trade has
followed the example of the Woman's
Club and the Eastern Star chapter
ma taken vacation for the summer.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-07-01

Dade county subscribed its quota
for war savings stamps last week
seems to have been the only Florida
county to do so.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-07-01

After five years experience with
female clerks, British banks declare
the women can keep secrets better
than men.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-07-01

We are entirely friend of the
farmer, but those who sell our favor
lite grocer chickens in the shell are
no friends of ours.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-07-01

English literature is agreed that
Italic looks better than German
script.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-07-01

members of Tulula lodge, /. o.
tomorrow night. will install
officers for the next six months,
and every member in town should be
present.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-07-01

We do not understand why soldier
could be killed in France May 27. and
the first notice of his death appear in
|asJune 26 casualty list Tampa Tri-
hume.
Ton WIN understand many things.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-07-01

Domestic

Domestic
One year, in advance .........$5. 90
Six months. In advance. ......... ESQ
Three months. in advance ... LIS
One month, In advance. ......... SO
Foreign
One year. In advance. $500
Six months. In advance. As
Three months, in advance. 2.25
One month. IN advance. 80
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-07-01

I'VE therefore suggest:
"(a) Meetings of citizens to express
a one language sentiment
"(b) Discontinuance Of all advertis-
ing in papers printed in the tongues of
enemy nations.
-(c) Procuring cooperation Of news
Dealers"
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-07-01

hours to deliver papers).
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-01-25
EMBROIDERY CLUB
ENTERTAINED.

Mrs. Jennie L. Shallenberger was
hostess to the Embroidery Club
Thursday afternoon at her pretty
home on Roanoke Drive.
The most interesting feature of the
afternoon was the announcement of
the engagement of Mrs. Helen Shall
lenberger Maldoon to Mr.. T. F.
Matthews, of Swainsboro, Ga, to
marriage to occur in the early spring.
The afternoon was spent hemming
doilies for the charming bride-to-be,
which proved most enjoyable task,
she being loved by large circle of
friends. The marriage will be a
quiet home affair on account of a
recent bereavment in the groom's
family.
Late in the afternoon delicious
sweet course was served by Mrs.
Shallenberger, assisted by Mrs. NAL
doom. Special guests were Mesdames
c. B. White, L. L. Dickerson and
Henry Bruner.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-01-25
LITTLE MISS MAFFETT
ENTERTAINS.

The lovely home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Robert L. Maffett on South Main
street was the scene of much enjoy
ment Thursday afternoon from three
to five o'clock. The party was given
in honor of little Miss Ola Massee
Maffett, who celebrated her fourth
birthday
Quite number of indoor games
were INDUCED in which afforded
much merriment for the happy little
folks.
Mrs. Maffett assisted by Misses
Marjorie and Frances Denmark and
Elizabeth Maffett served angel food
cake and heavenly hash.
Several nice presents were given
to the fair young hostess, and when
the sun had set" the many little girls
with smiling faces departed, wishing
her many happy returns of the day.
Those enjoying Miss Maffett's hos
pitality were Misses Ruby Dorminey,
Christine Isler, Alice Denmark, Eve
lyn Daniel, Willie May Fletcher,
Annie Laurie Warren and Louise
Mclean.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-01-25
MASONS REJOICE OVER THE
CAPTURE OF JERUSALEM

Atlanta, Ga, January 25.-Officials
of the Masons' Annuity of this city
rejoice with other Masons through
out Georgia and the world in the cap
tsre of Jerusalem, birthplace of Ma
sonry, from the Turks.
The Mason's Annuity is benevo-
lent protective order for Masons only
and is doing a great work for wild
ows and orphans of Masons through
out the country, having paid out more
than $l,0OO,000 in annuities and hav-
ing assets of more than $l,00O,0OO Z.
r. Burns, superintendent of the or
ganiZation department of the order,
and a distinguished Mason known
throughout the South, believes the
capture of Jerusalem will result in
valuable and intensely interesting
discoveries of an historic nature con-
corning the origin of Masonry when
excavations are made in the ruins of
the holy city.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-01-25
P. w. S. C.'S ORGANIZED.

Wednesday afternoon, Jan. %
several girls met at the home of Miss
Jewell Evelyn Florida Hall on North
Grant street to organize a sewing
club to which they gave the name
THE Patriotic Wilsonian Sewing
club" The girls spent two hours
busily sewing and knitting, after
which they enjoyed hot chocolate
served with sandwiches.
President-Miss Margareta Carter.
Secretary-Miss Laurine Secena
Chaple.
Treasurer-Miss Jewel Evelyn
Florida Hail.
Club Reporter-Miss Ethel Lenore
Dykes.
Miss Evelyn Jerome, of Jackson
vile, Fla, Miss Louise Harris, and
Miss Valeska Roland, of Ocilla, and
Miss GladysSmith, of Abbeville, were
special guests.
The following members were pres
ent: Miss Mamie Margareta Carter.
Miss Laurine Seneca Chaple, Miss
Gladys Clifford Bishop, Miss Jewel
Evelyn Florida Hall and Miss Ethel
Lenore Dykes.
Club Reporter.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-01-25
Should Conserve Health.

Health Is the first requisite for a
useful life. One may get along with.
out 1t IL there Is money to pay for
doctors, medicines and assistance
even then an unnecessary invalid is
regarded as cumberer Of the earth.
The ordinary person needs good health
to play II satisfactory part in life and
should do everything possible to secure
and maintain 1t through all the years
With the best Of intentions and care
as well it Is not always possible to
evade illness but there is a better
chance than IL no attempt to avoid II
had been made.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-01-25
HELPING THE CAUSE

Atlanta, Ga, Jan. 24.-Dudley M
Hughes, of Danville, and c. G. Ed
wards, of Savannah, former Con
gressmen from Georgia, who enjoy
ed great prominence and popularit,
while members of that body, and dis
tinguished themselves by their sigma
ability in national affairs, are now de.
voting practically all their time to the
campaign in Georgia for the sale Of
War Savings Stamps.
They are making tours of counties
assigned to them by Hugh Richard
son, of Atlanta, director OF the cam.
paign in Georgia, and are delivering
powerful speeches on the subject O,
thrift and patriotic cooperation with
the Government in winning the war.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-01-25
To Destroy Rata

Here Is a suggestion for a simple,
inexpensive, sure mode of destruction
.or rodents: Take an ordinary cork
rom bottle. slice 1t to the thickness
If dime, smear 1t with a piece Of
ard. fry 1t to brown color and put
little salt on it. Then you have rat
'acon. A rat will chew and try to swal.
ow 1t. but that is az far az he gets.
The cork sticks In his throat and he
:annot get 1t lower or out. He will
'un for water to wash 1t down. That's
The important part. He dies outside
he house.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-01-25
ARCHDEACONRY EN-
TERTAINED,

An elaborate and beautifully APP.
pointed reception was held at the
home of Mr. and Mrs. George Brown
on South Lee street Wednesday by
the ladies of the Episcopal church in
honor of the visiting clergymen anc
Others in the city attending the con.
ference here.
A delicious salad course was served
with hot coffee. Invited to meet thi,
distinguished body of men were the
ministers of the city and few
friends.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-01-25
IN HONOR OF
MR.. AND MRS. BURKHART

Mr.. and Mrs. John w. Murray de-
lighttully entertained Thursday at a
SIX O'Clock dinner for Mr.. and Mrs
chester Burkhart, who have recently
returned from their wedding trip.
The table was beautifully decorat-
ed, having for its centerpiece a large
cut glass bowl of narcissus. Gov
ers were laid for six and an elabor-
ate four-course dinner was served.
Those present were: Mr.. and Mrs.
Chester Burkhart. Mr.. and Mrs. John
w. Murray, Miss Clara Wilson and
Mr.. Edwin Wilson.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-01-25

DIR. ]. r. Hughes. the successful
specialist Of 428 Austell building. At
ianta, is making many cures OF the
eyes and the entire body by their
methods and remedies. after other:
have failed. Their glasses relieve
headaches and give good sight, ease
and comfort. Absorbing of Adenoids,
TOnsiis. Cataracts, removing growths
from the eyes, Strengthening cross
eyes. and treating rheumatism. kid
ney and stomach troubles, dropsy
sad all ailments of the eyes and body.
without knife or pain Some eyes
can be SO cured that glasses will not
be needed. Women and children
given special care
Don't forget the date. F
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-01-25
MISS PATTERSON HoNoRED

1t will be of interest to the manv
friends of Miss Helen Patterson to
know that at the second pupils re-
cital OF this year at Brenau College
conservatory at Gainesville, Georgia,
she was asked to play in a violin duet.
The selection, Largo from Concerto
for two violins' by Bach, was rend-
cred in a beautiful and artistic man
ner.
Miss Patterson has musical ability
and is doing splendid work under the
instruction of Mr.. F. B. Michaelis
Director of the Violin Department.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-01-25
REPORTS OF LABOR
UNREST NOT TRIJF

Washington, Jan. Histories oil
labor unrest, agitation by radicals and
shortage of workers in the North
west were declared today by the
united States employment service
to be greatly exaggerated and mis-
leading. Working men in other Sec
tions of the country were warned par
ticularly against going to Oregon
without first ascertaining what jobs
are in sight.
Sources of the misleading reports
were not mentioned by the service
Statements recently have been made
by department of justice officials
however, that persons in sympathy
with the enemy were turning their
attention to the spreading of discon-
tent and false rumors.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-01-25
For Blowing Soap Bubbles.

A recent invention has made the
blowing Of soap bubbles as safe and
sanitary as drinking pastenriEed milk.
No longer need the youngster steal
the soap from the laundry for his
bubbles. Instead he uses tiny paper
tubes purchased from the nearest drug
store. These tubes contain a small
piece of sterilized soap at one end.
The tube Is dipped in glass of clear
water. Nor Is there any danger Of The
child's cutting himself on a broken
pipe, as the tube Is so constructed that
1t collapses under pressure.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-01-25
Should Fit "a Well.

Emma was enjoying company din
ner with the family. Among the good
things provided for the table that day
was dressing usually prepared with
roast chicken. She was fond of this,
and wanted second helping. She had
heard 1t spoken of us dressing when it
was passed the first time, but had for
gotten just what to call for. so she
simply said, in asking for 1t: please
pass the clothes"
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-01-25
Horse Was There.

The drawing teacher recently used a
small toy horse as model for the
drst-grade drawing lesson. She was
walking down the aisle and watching
the progress of the pupils when she
came to Bob, who had drawn a differ
ent object. why, Bob" she asked,
what have you drawn" "A barn"
said Bob But why didn't you draw
he horse?" Cant you see," said Bob
iiSrnStedlv "tha hn-ea is in the harm ?"
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-01-25
MRS. DANIELS HOSTESS.

Mr.. and Mrs. H. C. Daniels enter
tanned several friends Tuesday eve
ming at delicious six o'clock dinner.
The home was prettily decorated
and the guests were: Mr.. and Mrs.
Robert B. Fletcher, Mr.. and Mrs. 7.
M. Lee, Mesdames A. c. Jeffords,
and Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Stilwell
and Miss Nancy Lott.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-01-25
Little Habits Count.

Great business men get the habit of
being on time. It is they who know
best the value Of time and the impor-
lance OF saving it by being prompt.
Yet II may be hard to acquire the fixed
habit OF always being prompt, but 1t
can be done and 1t is worth while to
do 1t. In the cOmmonest things every
one Is influenced by little habits that
we seldom suspect.-Exchangc.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-01-25

Janet had a party on her fourth
birthday. The woman who sat by her
1T the table shared her glass of water
With the little girl. When the des-
sert was served Janet promptly ate
ners and then said sweetly to her
aeignbor: "Shall we fifty-fifty on the
zee cream too?"
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-01-25
Would Connect Seas

A new project Of American engi-
neers is giant canal $50 miles long
to connect the Arctic ocean and the
Baltic sea, extending from Randall
aska, on the White sea, to Tornea,
near the Swedish frontier on the Gulf
of Finland. The cost is estimated at
$15O.OOO,O0O.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-01-25

APPLER SEED OATS-For inn
mediate delivery, / offer good APP
pier Seed Oats for $l.25 C. o. D. in
10 bushel lots or more. Smaller
quantities at $1.40. See or write R.
L. TROUP, Route 2, Fitzgerald,
va. 2awtf
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-01-25
MALDOON-MATTHEWS.

Mrs. Jennie L. Shallenberger, of
Fitzgerald, announces the engage
ment of her daughter. Mrs. Helen
Shallenberger Maldoon to Mr.. T. F.
Matthews, of Swainsboro The date
OF the wedding to be announced
later.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-01-25

Threatened Scarcity Of Tin.
Most of the worlds sources OF tin
ore are either stationary or receding
In output, Bolivia Of all countries
alone giving promise Of permanence
and future growth.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-01-25

WANTED TO BUY-A 30 or 40
h. p. stationary boiler. l also want
to sell seven-horse power portable
engine and boiler in good condition.
Also wanted, sawyer for saw mill.
Apply S. CLARE, Fitzgerald, Ga. tip
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-01-25

SAFE FOR SALE-One large iron
safe, cheap for cash. Apply George
Rogers, Route 8. 2tn
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-01-25

AUTO FOR. SALE-For cash, one
1917 fve-passenger Chevrolet, in first
class condition. Apply to ]. E. At
kins, Lobingier Avenue. If
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-01-25
FOR RENT

FOR RENT-Two-Story house.
electric lights and bath; good neigh
borhood, near High School. Address
Mrs. Kirke, Room 4, Davis building.
opposite postoffice. If
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-01-25

Messrs. Thomas Harper and R. L.
Paulk, of Ocilla, were in Fitzgerald
Wednesday.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-01-25
ATLANTA SPECIALIST COMING
AGAIN FRIDAY, FEB. LIST

To Fitzgerald and VIII Give Con-
sultation Free This Day Only at
Aldine Hotel from 8 A. M. to 6 P.
n.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-01-25

FARM WANTED-One or two
horse farm wanted to rent, near some
good school, by a coed farmer, North
Georgia. M. ]. Hammond, Route 3,
Fitzgerald, Ga. 3t-p
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-01-25

FOR SALE-One horsepower
and one 3-horse power / H. C. Gas
oline Engines, in good condition. At
bargain. Apply Leader Enterprise.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-01-25

WOOD WANTED AT COTTON
MILL-Four feet wood. see J. H.
Mayes at Cotton Mill or M. w. Gar
butt.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-01-25

FOR SALE-Two large farm
mules; two medium mules, about
1000 pounds fodder. H. M. Dodd. If
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-01-25

Eye. Ear. Nose, Throat and Chronic
Diseases Treated Without Pain or
knife.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-01-25
FOR SALE

FOR SALE-Dressed hogs. H. w.
Bruce, r. F. D. No. 8, Phone 1881.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-01-25

FARM WANTED-I want a two
horse farm on shares. Apply to
Leader-Enterprise. 4t-p
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-01-25

WANTED-A carpenter for per.
manent work. Sydney Clare.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-01-25
FOR SALE-Shingle mill located
in small body of fine original tim
ber R. S. Kell, Valdosta, Ga.

COTTON SEED FOR SALE
King Cotton seed for sale at $l.s0
per bushel. Lon Dickey Lumber Co.,
Fitzgerald, Ga. If
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-01-25
WANTED

WOOD WANTED-We are in the
market to buy fit. wood in any guam
tity for cash. Call on Wiley Fletcher,
Phone 284. If
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1918-04-27
Boches Carry Key to Whole
Salient After All-Night
Struggle.
MOUNT COMMANDS
TONNES TRENCHES
Enemy Pressing Forward to
Roll Up Allied Lines
~ at Once.

With tho British Army in France,
April 26.--By the Associated Press
The allied arms today were ,aEinp the
initiative i'll both the northern aud
southern ends of the battlefront. This
morning the British and Fr"nch troops,
acting in. conjunction, began counter
operations in the region OF Mont kem-
mel and the nelghhoring territory,
which the Germans captnred In yester-
days sanguinars struggle.
The aggressors al the time OF the fill
Ing of this dispatch had made some
progress. but they We're battling In the
lace OF great odds.
South of the Somme the allied forces
launched a combined drive against the
German positions between Hnnsnrd
and the southern outpos,s of Nillers-
Bretonneaux. The latest reports re-
corded some progress,
Yesterdays Nillers- -Bretonncnux lad
been cleared of the enemy, and the
British by brilliant counter attncks had
retaken all their original positions.
French Fight to Death.
AHla Iilbi1iplS ibLHh LllG. hsHIHlliifi
holding the salient which they had
driven into the French and British lines
beyond Mont KENNEL. KENNEL village.
Dranoutre and farms and hamlets In
the Immediate vicipity. A gallant resi-
ment Of poilns had been ordered to hold
KENNEL hill at all costs. The Germans
broke through the defending lines and
encircled the elevation. The French
battled to the bitter end and over
whelmins forces OF the enemy We're
able 10 gain the crest only over their
bodies. No more inspiring stand has
been made in recent days than this.
The allied counter -attneh began al an
early hour this morning. While the
French infantry drove forward against
KENNEL from the west, their British
comrades began operations on Their
left. In the first BRUSH the sturdy
Tommics forced their way forward In
the face Of heavy fire and got Into
KENNEL village. II was striking ex'
hibition Of bravery.
For two hours they held tho village
while Germans from the neighborint
| hill poured bullets into the place from
rapid fircrs. At 3 O'Clock II becam'
apparent that 1t would be useles'
sacrifice OF life to remain longer ant
| the British were Withdrawn.
The French were reported to hav'
made some progress. but they too wer'
coming under a grliing fire from Mon
KENNEL and other points,
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1918-04-27
Stacker Roughly Handled.

Anaconda, April 26.-IIberty Day
was celebrated in Anaconda BY dem
onstration in honor of thA departing
contingent for Camp Lewis. patn-
otic parade being followed by speaking
on the city common.
An incident of the day was the
summary handling OF H. G. Lind. said
to be a Scandinavian. who was alleged
to have used profane and seditious
language In refusing TO subscribe to
the Liberty loan. He WAS discharged
from his employment and was met at
the gate of the smslter By a crowd of
fellow workmcn. who marched him
Through the streets, compelling him to
kiss the flag during frequent halts. He
was rescued by the sheriffs deputies.
Later be was marched behind the
parade with a piacsrd about his neck
He was then ss::n.d over TO the Off
cers. and is being held for the federal
authorities.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1918-04-27
RALLIES
TO AID Of ARMY
ON LIBERTY DAY
Loan Pledges Pour in Fast
as Result Of Loyalty
Celebration.

Washington. Arril 26.---Strong rein
forsements came to the nations third
popular war credit today as a result
of the celebration OF Liberty Day with
parades and demonstrations In prac-
teallS every part OF the country.
Total subscriptions Of s2.o35. 900, 200
We're reported tonight by the treasury,
but this represented pledges received
by banks and trust companies up to
the opening of business today. and to-
days business viii not be tabulated
entirely before tomorrow night.
The loan Period is rs per cent over
and only G7 per cent of the three bill !.
lions sought has been subscribed This
prompted officials to send out word to
local committees to exert every bit Of
energy TO harvest more subscriptions.
On the other hand it Is recalled that
when the second Liberty loan cam
paign was three fourths over only
81, 1875, ,000, 900 subscriptions had been
reported officially, and more than
50. 400 100000 pledges rolled In during
the last week.
President Wilson spent the after
noon reviewing the long procession Of
10000 government clerks and other
Washington citizens. with few sol :
diers which filed up Pennsylvania
avenue for more than three hours and
q half. 1t was the longest parade the
capital has seen since the inaugura :
ton.
Similar parades or military pageants
were held elsewhere and brief mes
sages to headquarters tonight said the
sight Of marching soldiers brought the
quickest response from bond buyers.
Treasury officials are plainly disap-
pointed in the record OF the Atlanta
district. which has reported subscrir
| tions of only one third Its quota.