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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-16
WHITELAW REID NOTED
WAR CORRESPONDENT,
EDITOR AND DIPLOMAT

Whitelaw Reid was born in Xenia,
Ohio. October -, 1887. After graduating
from Miami University In 1856 he be-
came principal of the graded schools OF
South Charleston, Ohio. and in the fol-
lowing year bought the Xenia News and
for three years was its editor. He had
allied himself with the republican party
and had supported on the stump John c
Fremont, Its first candidate for the presi-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-16

Church, was addressed by number OF
prominent anti-salOon men and by MEM
bers of the Woman's Christian Temper
ance Union, many of the national officers
of which are in Washington supporting
the amended Kenyon bill. The principal
speakers at this afternoons conference
besides Rev. Mr.. Barton We're Rev. E.
c. Dinwiddie of this city, legislative SUI
perintendent of the Anti-Saloon League
of America, and Mrs. Margaret Dye Ellis
national superintendent of legislation Of
the w. G. T. u, brief addresses being
made by several other state and national
officers of both organizations.
Reception Tonight.
A reception will be held tonight at the
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
headquarters, SD 9th street northwest.
to the national, international and state
officers. who are in Washington to work
for the enactment of the amended Ken
yon bill. Several important addresses
will be made at the reception by promi
nent w. c. T. L. workers and orators.
Mass Meeting Yesterday Afternoon.
Mass meetings at the Belasco Theater
yesterday afternoon and at the Church
of Our Father, Universallst, 18th ana l.
streets northwest. last night, crowded
both buildings with supporters of the
Kenyon bill. The meetings We're held un-
der the auspices Of the National Wom-
ans Christian Temperance Union. Mrs.
Lillian N. NJ. Stevens of Maine. national
president, presided at both gatherings
and orators of national reputation spoke
in favor Of the pending legislation and
denounced the partnership of the United
States and the interstate commerce COM
mission in the effort of the liquor inter-
optc v,pt11i fha 1.lN- If a toe hof
seeking to exclude the liquor traffic from
within their borders.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-16
FOR FEDERAL OWNERSHIP
Berger's Resolution Provides
for Purchase of New Haven
Road by the U. S.

Representative Victor L. Berger Of Wis
consin, the only socialist member of Con-
gress. offered a resolution in the House
today providing for the preliminary steps
for the condemnation and purchase of the
New York, New Haven and Hartford
railroad by the United States. The reso-
luton instructs the Secretary of Com
merce and Labor to determine the ply 81
cal value Of the New Ravens properties
as basis for their ultimate purchase by
the government.
Mr.. Berger gave out the following
statement:
"A railroad is as much and more of a
public utility than common county
road, because the railroad is used by
more persons than the county road. There
would be general and justified outcry if
a common county road were to be
owned and used for the benefit of one
person or of a few persons who would
exact toll from everybody else and MAIN
tain the road in such a condition as to
make it constant menace to the people
who travel on the road and to it's en-
ployes. Yet this is the condition We gen.
orally find on most of the railroads of our
country. and particularly also on the
New York, New Haven and Hartford.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-16

T. j. Hess. Western Maryland railway
fireman. was seriously injured by being
thrown from the cab Of his engine. at
Hagerstown. Md. Hess received a frac-
tured collar bone and q, dislocated shoul-
der.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-16
Attorney Files Protest.

Investigation has developed that Satur-
day D. w. Baker, acting for the Retail
Grocers' Protective Association. called
to see United States Attorney Wilson to
protest against the sale. and directed his
attention to the provisions Of section S65
of the District code against gaming Mr..
Wilson, it is said, believing that the dead
letter sale was violation of this section,
communicated the facts to the Attorney
General, who in turn opened communica-
ton with the Postmaster General, which
resulted in the postponement of the sale.
Section SG5 Of the District code provides
that whoever shall in the District set up
or keep any gaming table, or any house,
vessel, or place on land or water, for the
purpose Of gaming. or gambling device
commonly called A c, faro bank, E.
O., roulette, equality. keno, thimbles, or
little joker, or any kind of gaming table
or gambling device adapted, devised and
designed for the purpose Of playing any
game Of chance for money or property,
or shall induce, entice and permit any
person to bet or play at or upon any
such gaming table or gambling device. or
on the side of or against the keeper there
of, shall be punished by Imprisonment for
a term Of not more than five years."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-16
The Physicians Bulletin.

~ fortnight ago the American ambas-
sador had a slight bronchial attack SIM
nar to others from which he had suffered
at considerable intervals. Wednesday last
asthma supervened, and the atshmatic
paroxysms became very severe. leading
to extreme exhaustion.
1T was hoped that he might rally. as
no pneumonia symptoms had appeared
With d difficulty the paroXysmS of asthma
were got under control. but Sunday morn
ing the exhaustion became extreme, ana
he died from pulmonary Oedema at lilo
pm
The Hon. John Hubert Ward, who. with
his wife, had been at Dorchester House
continually since the ambassadors con-
dition became serious, notified the staff
OF the embassy when the patient began
TO sink, and when death came he sent
word to the king and queen at Buckng-
ham palace, the queen mother, A1eXan-
dra, at Sandringham, and the officials at
the court
Royal Family Send Condolences.
Almost Immediately the king sent his
equerry. Sir Harry Legge. to express
the condolences of himself and the queen.
During the afternoon messages convey
ing the warmest sympathy were received
from the queen mother. Alexandra, and
other members of the royal family. court
officials. members of the government, and
of the embassies and legations.
A wireless message was also sent to
Ogden Reid son of the ambassador, who
left New York Saturday in the hope OF
reaching his fathers bedside before the
latter died.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-16
Conference This Afternoon.

conference of the bill supporters was
held this afternoon at the First Congre-
gational Church. 10th and G streets
northwest. at which plans were formu-
lated for effective work among members
Of Congress. The meeting. which was
presided over by Rev. A. J. Barton Of
Galveston, Tex, secretary OF the educa-
tional board of the Southern Baptist
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-16
Says Regulation Has Failed.

1.-The attempt to regulate these roads
has obviously failed All the congressional
Investigations of American railroads have
led nowhere because they had no particu-
lar end in view. My resolution has a
definite aim, a definite purpose and a
definite end. If adopted it will accom-
plish something. 1t will inform US wnat
the New York, New Haven and Hart
ford railroad is worth-of course, we want
the actual value excluding the water
and for what sum it could be duplicated
by the government if necessary. and for
what sum 1t could be bought, or at least
could be bought If the government SO de-
cided. Incidentally 1 would also add that
it's railroads would Sell them back again
to private persons or corporations for any
price"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-16
Cox. DIX and most Of the public men In
the United Kingdom and America
Death Of the Ambassador.

Whitelaw Reid died at his London resi-
dence, Dorchester House. shortly after
noon yesterday from pulmonary oedema.
The end was peaceful. Mrs. Reid and
their daughter. Mrs. John Hubert Ward.
were at the bedside.
The ambassador had been unconscious
since O'Clock in the morning. and at
Intervals during the previous twenty-four
hours he had been slightly delirious as a
result of the drugs administered to in
duce sleep.
Sir Thomas Barlow, physician to the
king, who was called in last week when
Mr.. Reds illness became acute. and his
regular physician. DR.. William Hale
White. issued the following bulletin as to
the cause of death:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-16
Tributes From Senators.

Equally high testimonials came from
members OF the Senate. Senators Lodge
and Burton had long been his personal
friends. The former said: Il first met
Mr.. Reid in 1874, soon after my gradua-
lin from college. 1 have known him ever
since. and have seen more and more OF
him as the years have gone by To me
he had always been most kind and con-
siderate friend. and / shall greatly miss
him. He had a brilliant and successful
career.
Senator Burton said: "As our aInbas-
Sador at the court of st. James he MAIN
tanned the best traditions OF position
which has been held by men of the high
st eminence in craftsmanship, law and
literature. Even at the ripe age OF
seventy-five years. he seemed capable OF
continued usefulness. The country has
lost a truly great man"
Senators Cullom. Root, Sutherland
O'GOrman, Smith of Michigan and Nc
Cumber also paid hearty tribute TO the
late ambassador. Mr.. Cuilom said also
Il was worried about his illness. as he
was not strong man physically, and
regret his loss exceedingly. Mr.. Reid was
in the habit of sending me copies of his
speeches, and | said that he ought &c
cease that work, as he was doing toe
much much of it for his own good
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-16
FRIENDS OF THE BILL
ASSEMBLE IN FORCE
TO URGE ITS PASSAGE

Representatives Of the anti-liquor in
terests to the number Of several hundred
gathered in Washington today to work
for the enactment of what is called the
Kenyon-Sheppard Webb McCumber bill
prohibiting the interstate shipment OF
liquor into dry states for the purpose OF
sale. The measure in which the anti
liquor advocates are interested is the
bill introduced at the last session of Con-
gress by Senator Kenyon Of Iowa, which
has been amended in several important
particulars.
Conferences will be held each afternoon
and evening during the week, the morn
ings being devoted to work among the
members of the various state delegations
in Congress in the effort to enlist support
for the amended Kenyon bill. A banquet
to the delegates and visitors will be held
at the Raleigh at 8 o'clock Wednesday
evening at which addresses will be made
by a number of prominent speakers and
by several senators and members of the
House.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-16
Prominent Temperance Workers.

Among the prominent national temper
ance workers who have reached the city
for the conference are the Rev. Dr. Purley
A. Baker, Westerville, Ohio, general SUI
perintendent, Anti-saloon League Of Amer
lea; Bishop Lutehr Wilson, Philadelphia,
president Of the organization: the Rev.
DR.. Howard H. Russell. Westerville, Ohio
assistant superintendent OF the Anti-saloon
League: Ernest H. Cherrington, Wester-
Vile, Ohio. editor-in-chief Of the temper
ance publication OF the league and the
following state superintendents of tenn
perance work: William H. Anderson
(Maryland), the Rev. James Albert Pat
terson (New York;. Wayne b. Wheeler
(Ohio), James Mcbride Ullinois), the Rev.
DIR. c. w. Carroll Pennsylvania f. j.
Moore CMissouri), the Rev. Brooks Law
renee (Alabama), DR.. r. NJ. Cannon Vir-
ginia), and Fillmore Condit of New York
city.
The headquarters of the conference will
be in the green room at the Raleigh
Hotel. The committee in charge of ar
rangements include Edwin c. Dinwiddie
of Washington and p. A. Baker and
Howard ii. Russell of Westervelt. Ohio.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-16
Organizations Represented.

Among the organizations which will
participate in the conferences are the
Anti-Saloon League Of America, the
Woman's Christian Temperance Union.
Good Templars. Sons Of Temperance. Ma
tional Temperance Society and the church
temperance committees of the Methodist
Episcopal, Baptist Presbyterian, Congre-
gat.Onal. United Brethren and other de-
nominal tons.
The Michigan delegation arrived last
evening in a special car from Detroit. In
the party were r. f. Odds, r. H. Scott,
both OF Lansing; Merritt Chandler Of De-
troit, Il. c. Brooks Of Jackson John F.
Seeley Of Cairo. L. A. Preston and P. B.
Preston of Ionia. II. NJ. Leland Of De-
troit. G.. w. Morrow, Detroit, state super
intendent of the Michigan Ant-Saloon
League, and T. w. Marsh, secretary of
the Civic Uplift League Of Detroit.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-16
dency. HI, paper was the first in the

dency. HIS paper was the first in the
west outside Of Illinois to support LIN
coin for the presidential nomination and
was the only one in the state to do 80,
the others standing by Salmon p. Chase
When the war broke out he donned the
uniform Of a captain and served as q
volunteer aid-de-camp on the staff OF
Gen. Rosecrans during the campaign in
western Virginia. But the journalistic in
vote his whole energy to soldering.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-04-26
WEST MINISTER.

Mrs. Kate Holton is visiting in Pow
nal.
Willis Farr of Burlington was IN town
over Sunday.
The ladies' aid society will hold its
next meeting May 2
George Dascomb is home from Chicago
to stay a few weeks
Mrs. G. H. Walker went to worcester
Yesterday to stay a week
Miss Bessie Wright, graduate nurse, is
home from her duties in Alstead, n. II,
Miss Nellie Wright of Somerville,
visited her parents, Mr.. and Mrs ALVIN
Wright, from Thursday to MONDAY
Mr.. and Mrs. Simon Davis have moved
into III. II. Reads house. Mr. Davis
and bride will be welcomed by large
circle of friends.
Mrs Ellen Ward, who spent the win
ter in Portland, Me-, and Springfield
Mass. has returned and opened hei
house foor the summer.
John Jennison of New York city is In
town clearing away the debris at th'
Jennison place. 1t is understood ina
the buildings will be rebuilt where the
fire took place last Christmas.
IT, l.. Piper of Brattleboro, who /;
working for the Connecticut Valley Or
| chard company, has moved his family L
| the Riley place. j. w. Collins, who al
| so will work for the company, Is movinl
| this week. He will occupy the Peel
| house. Work has been begun In ear
| est on the hin. A large load OF frui
trees have arrived.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-04-26

r. Porter, Miss NJ. A. O'Brien Miss Ruth
Johnson, Mrs. May Morris, Mrs. L. s..
Barber, Mrs. G.. II. Griffin, Mrs. r. G..
Chandler, Fred w. Reed, w. Harris
Cray, Walter c. Halliday, John G.. At
kinson, william II. Atkinson.
Clerks 10 years ago. Brattleboro--Mrs.
c. A. Baker, Mrs. e. c. Tenney, Mrs.
l.. G. Tasker, Mrs. G. NJ. Whitney, Miss
Gertrude Norcross, Miss Cora O. Liscom.
Clerks today, Springfield-A. NJ. Hough-
ton, manager, Miss NJ. NJ. Armstrong,
Miss F, NJ Armstrong, Mrs j. A.
Spaulding Miss j. M. Ellis, Miss Nj. ID.
White, Miss Belle Renkin, Robert
Knight
Clerks, Springfield store, five years
ago when opened-Mrs. w. j. Covell,
Mrs. II. e. Fushey.
Guests, including clerks employed dur
ing the past year: Miss II. G. Rate,
Miss u. B. Rice, Miss NJ C. Doyle, Miss
Blanche Kimball, Mrs. r. II. Brown, Mrs.
]. f. Brockington, Mrs f. A. Blood, Mrs.
w. II. Cray, e. c. Tenney, c. A. Baker,
G. NJ. Whitney, l.. G. Tasker, r. II.
Brown, l.. S. Barber, e. c. Chandler, L.
d. Rowand, II. c. Shaw.
Seated at central table-Mr. and Mrs.
F. X. Barrows, Mr. and Mrs. NJ c.
Houghton, Mr. and Mrs. A. p. Simonds.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-04-26
HERE FOR 1T
Many erattleboro Reader VIII be In
terested.

When people read about the cures
made by a medicine endorsed from far
away, is it surprising that they wonder
If the statements are true? But when
they read of cases right here at home,
positive proof is within their reach, for
close investigation is an easy matter.
Read Brattleboro endorsement of Doan's
Kidney Pills.
b. F. Pratt. 9 Spruce ST., Brattleboro
Vt, says: II still consider Doan's Kid
ney Pills an excellent kidney and blad-
der remedy and you may continue to
publish my former statement. was
troubled for a long time by disordered
kidneys caused by strain. had
backaches and pains across my loins
and was often so lame that / could hard
ly straighten. / did not rest well or
account Of too frequent passages OF the
kidney secretions. ! doctored and tried
several remedies but nothing helped
me until / obtained Doan's Kidney Pill'
at Holdens Drug Store. This prepare
ton strengthened my kidneys and dis
posed OF the backache and lameness.
do not hesitate to recommend Doan'
Kidney Pills to other kidney sufferers.
| For sale by all dealers. Price 30 cents
| Foster Milburn CO., Buffalo, New YORK
sole agents for the United States.
Remember the name-Doan Sam
take no other.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-04-26
SOUTH WINDHAM.
Mrs. Henrietta Robbins.

Mrs. Henrietta F. Robbins, IS, who
died in the home of her daughter, MIS-
E. n. Kingsbury in East Northneld'
Mass, April II, was a native and hte-
long resident of this town, going away
less than four weeks before her death
She died as the result of a chock sus-
tanned April 5. She was the last survlV-
ing child of Ira and Flora (Howe) Barr,
and was born April 20, 1897 In early
life she was a successful school teacher
she was member of the Baptlst
church here.
She was married to David Roppins
Jan. l, 1919. He died April 26 1880 VI
this union three children we're born
Mary. who died in 1868; Addie, wire OF
Irving Chase, a merchant in Townshend
and Nettie. wife of Everett N. Kings
hurry. with whom she lived and VINO
gave her the tenderest care.
The body was brought here Wednes-
,Iav night accompanied by Mrs. and
Mrs Kingsbury and daughter Louise
The funeral on Thursday was attended
by large circle of neighbors and
friends. Rev. w. ]. Vile officiated. A
quartet sang Thy will be done and
"Asleep In Jesus" and Mr. and Mrs
Alison Baker sang 20 sing to me OF
heaven" Those present from dis
lance besides Mr.. and Mrs kingsburs
and daughter were Mr.. and Mrs. l. Il
Chase and daughter, Grace, OF Town
| shend and Merle Willis of Jamaica
| The bearers were w. o. and A. j. Jeni
| son, #. ii. Roberts and Winslow Puffer
| The burial took place beside the bod
| of her husband.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-04-26
WHITINGHAM.

Charles Dix is again very low.
Hazel Day is working for Mrs. Proc
tor Busby
The last of the ice went out of the
lake Tuesday.
Oscar Mason was in Orange, Mass,
from Saturday until Tuesday.
c. s. Goodnow is taking down the old
hotel in the middle of the town.
Ruth Goodnow was at home from her
school from Thursday night until Moh-
day.
Wesley Jillson has gone to Leominster,
Mass, to work in a baby Carriage lac-
tory,
William Coleman is working Tor ). II
Gillett William Lapine nhlshed "orA
there last week.
Frank Cook and two children OF
Turner'S Falls visited his son. Leoh' at
]. r. Gllett's last week.
On account of the roadbed freezing
so deem last winter the going this spring
has been the worst in years.
II l. Newell has bought the brick
house of Hazel Day and is taking that
building down and saving the brick and
timbers.
supt Sawyer held teachers meeting
in the school building in the village
saturday, IL of the ID teachers being
present.
Dora Cross returned Saturday to Incl
work in Williamsburg, Mass, after stay
| ing a week with her mother. Mrs. c. s
Goodnow, who Is still confined to thu
| bed.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-04-26
WESTMINSTER WEST.

Miss Abbie Washburn OF Putney is at
Hugh Goodelrs assisting in the care of
Mrs. Goodell.
George Harlow has been Ill and con-
fined to his bed a week, but is improv-
ing. Mr.. Harlow Is ~ years ola ana mas
been remarkably we'll for a person or
his age.
Mr.. Pierson came to his home last
week to stay few days. THE house
has been closed since the middle OF the
winter and will remain closed during
the summer.
In the Congregational church Sunday
morning the pastor will speak on the
subject, THE boy who heard COD
voice" In the evening after the Y. p. s.
G. E. meeting the 18th study In John s
gospel, "The Masters prayer" Church
prayer and conference meeting Tuesday
evening in the vestry. topic "A work
| ing faith" Gal. 81 1-26
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-04-26
GRAFTON.

Schools in town began Monday.
Mrs. d. Parker is ill with grip,
Carl Unwin is at home to stay Few
days.
Miss Marie Walker visited in Bellows
Falls a few days recently.
Mr.. Harris is i'll in the home OF his
daughter, Mrs. John Parker
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. A. Walker are spend
ing a few days in Bellows Falls.
Ernest Reynolds of Northampton was
a guest at w. f. l.. Walkers Sunday
Miss S. E, Daniels has returned from
New York, where she spent the winter
George Hobart has sold his driving
horse to Zeno Brothers of Bellows Fails.
Mrs. C. M. Reed has returned to her
home at the lower end of the village
Mr. and Mrs. Perham were her guests
Sunday.
John Sparks and Cora Blood were
married last Wednesday evening in the
CONGREGATIONAL parsonage. They are
visiting relatives in New Haven, Conn,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-04-26
500 Reward, 500.

The readers OF this paper viii be pleas
ed 10 learn that there Is at least one
dreaded disease that science has been
able to cure in all its stages, and that Is
positiye cure now known to the medical
fraternity. Catarrh being a constitution
al disease. requires CONSTITUTIONAL treat
ternally, acting directly upon the blood
and mucous surfaces OF the system
thereby destroying the foundation OF the
bv building up the constitution and as
sfsting nature in doing it's work. The
proprletors have SO much faith In It's
Hundred Dollars for any case that II
fails to cure. Send for list Of testimon-
'A. ADDRESS F. ]. CHENEY & CO.. Toledo.
Sold by all druggists, 7bc.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipa-
| ton,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-04-26

Mrs. C. l.. Gale was in Brattleboro
Friday and Saturday.
George Richardson has been visiting
in Salem, Mass, few days
Steve Bowling went to Worcester,
Mass, Tuesday and returned with an
automobile.
Miss Nellie Richardson of Boston was
a guest of her sister, Mrs. j. A. Hough-
ton, last week.
Henry Davis began Monday night TO
learn to become a spare conductor on
the electric cars.
Mrs Hattie Morrison and Mrs. WIZ
liams, who spent the winter in Calltor-
MIA returned Sunday.
Harry French went Tuesday to Brat
tleboro to work in a restaurant for his
uncle, Andrew Hamilton.
John Walsh finished work in the wool
en- mill last week and began work TINS
week for Robert Fordham.
Miss Helen Spauding returned to her
home here Saturday night after a Vaca-
ton from F. II. Fuller's store.
Mr.. Culver of Grafton is working in
| the harness shop for F. S. Fuller x Co,
! and boarding with Mrs. r. L. Twitchell'
Twenty-seven odd Fellows and Rebek-
| abs gave e. A. Houghton surprise
party Saturday evening. it being his
56th birthday anniversary
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-04-26
HALIFAX.

Merton Scott was in Greenfield recent
ly and c. II. Learnard went on bus
mess trip to Greenfield and Deerfield
DR.. F.. s. Niles of Boston was in town
from Saturday to Tuesday Ralph Winn
is employed by the doctor on repair
work.
William Hunter of Everett Mass,
was with his mother, Mrs. Hunter and
sister, Mrs Walter Stetson, a part Of
the week.