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The Washington times., 1916-11-23
WIFE HIS sTEP.M0THER
Jersey Man Asks Tor Divorce on
This Ground.

HALEDoN. N. J.. Nov. 2s.-rhough
married ten years, Robert Conklin,
of Haledon only recently discovered
that his wife had married his father,
Lewis Conklin, the year before she
accepted him a. her lawfully welded
husband. As . result he instituted
divorce proceedings, which have been
heard by Special Master In Chancsry
Francis Scott, who will recommend
that the marriage be annulled.
Lewis Conklin, q widower with two
sons, advertised for Q housekseper In
1905 and Mrs. Capitola Fiske, Q come
ly French widow with two children.
was engaged. Not long afterward the
couple were married secretly by JUS
tice OF the Peace Samuel Percy. The
secret was well kept. A year later
the son, Robert, and the housekecper
went to New York and were married.
After q short residence at the home
Of the father Robert established Q
homo Of his own. According to Rob
ert's testimony In the case, he did not
know OF his fathers marriage to his
wife until Q few months ago, follow
ing Q quarrel and separation. His suit
was not contested.
The Washington times., 1916-11-23
Y. ". c. A. TO OPEN
ITS mite BOXES
Officials Expect That $500
VIII Be Realized for Benefit
Of Building Fund.

Y. w. q. A. officials expect 10 re-
aiise about $500 By the opening OF
unite boxes" which were given TO
members last spring for contributions
to the building FUND.
Some hundreds Of the little boxes
were distributed. The members were
to dop into thsm any contributions de-
sired. One woman reports that she
will have moro than 500 In her bank
when II 10 opened Saturday.
Opening OF the boxes IN TO be At
tended with some ceremony. The
money goes into the building fund
that the association II collecting to
erect q new building on site already
obtained. The site 10 ON Thirteenth
street, between New York avenue and
I street.
Mercantile clubs OF the =. w. c. 4.
are to hold bazaar 70 sell Christmas
presents, December Q. 70 raise money
for the fund.
The clubs are composed Of girls
from the department stores Of the
city. each store being represented by
q club. These groups, under leader
ship of Miss Edith Rogers Powers,
director of their work, are to combine
for the sale.
Various articles, such - handker-
chiefs. crochet bags, and embroidery
are to be on sale.
The Washington times., 1916-11-23
TO GIVE RELIEF DANCE
AnaoostIa to Raise Fund for German
Widows and Orphans.

The Anacostia members OF the Ger.
man relief committee OF the District
are planning to give a dance soon in
the assembly hall OF st. Teresa's
Parochial School to raise funds to as.
sist in the relief of German widows
and orphans. 1t 10 planned to invite
every German society in the District.
Bids for the new sewer work here
were received yesterday at the Dis.
trict building. and II 10 likely the con.
tracts will be awarded soon. Two
new sewers will be constructed, one
over Stickfoot branch and the other,
to be known as the Good Hope sewer,
will take care OF the Minnesota ave.
nue. and Good Hope road sections.
The Young Peoples Society of EN-.
manuel Church will meet tomorrow
night in the parish hall to outline
plans for the winter.
A delegation OF citizens are prepar.
ing data to present to Congress to
urge the passage OF a bill for the I'm.
provsment OF Minnesota avenue.
Under the auspices of ST. Teresa
Church a dance will be given on the
2Sth of this month In the assembly
hall of the parochial school to raise
fund to reduce the debt ON the
school
The Washington times., 1916-11-23
CORBY WILL BUILD
LARGE ELEVATOR
Yeast Factory Plans Storage
Plant for Grain az
Langdon.

The Corby Company. . yeast MANN.
featuring concern Mt Langdon, Ma, n
contsmplsting the construction OF .
large elevator TO be used for the stor-
are OF grains Consumed In the manu-
facture OF yeast and other by-prod-
ucts turned out at the plant.
Definite plans for the project have
not yet been determined upon. w. o.
Corby, the president, today said that
the suggestion had been before the
company for some time, but that no
conclusion az to the SIZE OF the elevae
tor or the amount OF money to be
expanded had yet been. reached.
most modern plants Of its kind In the
East, and with the growth Of its
business and the scarcity OF and In
sressing price Of Grains used n Il:
Q material increase in the storage
capacity OF the factory necessary.
The Washington times., 1916-11-23
new YORK MARKET
PRICES UNCERTAIN
Steel and Copper Groups Are
Under Selling Pressure.
Motors In Demand.

NEW YORK, Nov. 23.--Prices in
general were uncertain In today's
early stock market and with few ex.
ceptions the steel and copper groups
were under further selling pressure.
Liquidation appeared to be quite en-.
.>s-sive although there had been not
little accumulation of buying orders
In those stocks which lave shown
tie greatest declines In the f,rst half
of the week.
There were some strong spots and
fairly good demand developed In the
motor shares, which advanced from
! to 2 points or more. The smelt.
Ing shares. although not consistently
strong, made some good advances.
Marine Certificates lost ground In
the hrst few minutes but they later
two points. Corn Products issues ex-
perienced some good buying, the com
mon crossing ~, over q point up.
Rubber stocks were strong within
fractional limits. American Hide and
Leather likewise was well bought.
Among the rails, there was a little
change. Reading and Union Pacific
made small fractional gains.
The Washington times., 1916-11-23
SEEKS TO CLOSE
FIVE BARROOMS
A. z. Shoemaker Protests L.
censes as illegal Under Meas
urement Provisions.

Request that fve saloons be closed
on the ground that they are operat-
ing without q valid license" was
filed with the Excise Board today by
"A. Il. Shoemaker. attorney for the
Anti Saloon League.
Mr.. Shoemaker states that according
to records OF the office OF the Excise
Board each OF these saloons IL locat-
ed within 900 feet OF an Inhabited
alley and that the license to each
was granted upon approval OF only
two members OF the board. The law
provides that no barroom or place
whore Intoxicating liquor IL sold AT
retail shall be maintained within 500
feet OF ANY alleyway occupied for
residences or places commonly called
slums, except upon unanimous vote
Board.
The licenses in question are:
Terence Fegan. $50 Fourth street north
west.
A. D. Casey. sc Second stvpet north
west.
Patrick J. smyth. SGT First sire,
Mary !. Schulz. COT g street north
Maurice aaney,t 15 Seventh sire,
In the absence from the city OF An
drew ]. Cummings, chairman, no for
NAL reply was made by the board to
ton. 1t was stated, however, by {
member, that In considering applica
lions for the new license year re
measurements were made In every
case where there was the least ques.
ton OF doubt regarding distances.
The Washington times., 1916-11-23
TRADING SLUGGISH
ON LOCAL MARKET
Few Orders on Floor and Quo
tatioh Figures Show But
Slight Changes.

Trading continued light and slug.
gish at today's session of the Wash.
ington Stock Exchange. There were
few orders on the floor for any par.
ticular Issue, and quotation figures
remained at established levels.
+. Two quotation lots OF Mergenthaier
Linotype stock brought 17sK. the
price OF the previous day, after which
Capital Traction stock was also
shares ohsnsed hands al slx 70 ss. :
Other sales Included Riggs Realty
llong) per cent bond at f02; q Nor.
folk and Washington Steamboat 9 At
ioSN a $500 Capital fraction 8 a
106&, and thirty-tvo shares OF Wash
ington Gas stock at TN.
The Washington times., 1916-11-23
GYMNASTICS FOR WOMEN.

To demonstrate practical phases Of
the gymnasium work offered by the
Young Women'a Christian Association.
Miss Norma schwendener. an instruc-
tor. assisted by Miss Ellamay Blake
more. gave an exhibition Of dancing
and gymnastics at the Association
Tuesday afternoon.
Miss schwendener, who u Q graduate
Of the Chicago School Of Physical Edu-
cation. opened her program by q series
Of exercises that may be taken IN street
clothes with Indian clubs and bar bells.
This was followed by a Russian dance.
tsssrDstiys and three rhythmic dances by
The association announces q special
course for women. TO be given Wednes-
day morning At II o'clock, or other times
II the demand 10 great enough. This in
cludes exercises In body building or
flesh reducing. according to the needs
Of those joining the class. and rhythmic
dancing.
The Washington times., 1916-11-23
BALTIMORE GRAIN MARKET.

BALTIMORE, Nov. 20. - Wheat
firmer, November and spot, No. 2 red.
$3.50; No. 2 red, Western spot, 1.e4h :
December, 1904; January, S1.90. Re-
ceipts, 1920 bushels; exports, $4,000
bushels.
Corn firmer. November, new,
S1.04h. Receipts, 1o,4e7 bushels; ex-
ports, none.
Oats steady. No. 2 white, CSC; ask
3 white, 81 Nc. Receipts, Al 500 bush.
Rye flrm. No. 2 Western export,
$3.50. Receipts, 31,377 bushels; no
exports.
Hay steady. No. 1 timothy, $3.50:
asked, $500; No. clover mixed,
$500. Receipts, 1866 tons.
Prime ssail yellow new corn, S1.04
per bushelt cob corn, prime yellow.
$40; asked, $4.45 per barrel.
The Washington times., 1916-11-23
SOCIAL CLUB TO DANCE.

The Social Club OF the Hebrew
Home for the Aged will hold its semi.
monthly dance and entertainment this
evening at 41b NJ street. The club
will hold its second annual. dance
Tuesday, January 10, at Old Masonic
Temple. The installation OF newly
elected Officers will be held December
q, a. follows: President, M. Bern
stein; vice president, 8. ostrow; treas
Levinson; financial secretary, r.
Yok elson.
The Washington times., 1916-11-23
HOSPITAL ASKS FOR AID
Donations Needed by Columbia In
stitutlon for Women.

Today II annual Thanksgiving dona-
tion day for the Columbia Hospital
for Women. II is stated that the hos
pitsI 10 at this time in need OF all
the assistance II can receive from
donations In order to- carry on its
work. which 10 devoted to treatment
OF women. irrespective. ff 10 stated.
OF creed OF color.
Donations such a. groceries. canned
sSS. eiosEins ana %ons1 VIII, aS Be
appreciated, by those In charge OF
the hospital work.
Donations will be received at the old
building by q committee In attendance
has not been opened.
The Washington times., 1916-11-23
TODAY's SALES.

Capital Traction IS, SOCIOLOGY.
Metropolitan Railway IS, $4,000
EisE: Realty S:tyd IonE e.: 81 200 SSSe, ss.
b's, 81 ,00OQ106.
Mergenthaier Linotype. 1o@17sX.
10917ST.
25@71 Y, 2@71k.
The Washington times., 1916-11-23
GLASS INDUSTRY RooMs.

VINELAND, N. j., Nov. 23,-The
opening OF one new glass factory
and the building of another are indi-
cations here that the industry IA
thriving, and that the prosperous era
10 expected to continue for some time.
The new Koering- Durand Company
plant will begin operations next
for another factory by the Vineland
FLINT Glass COMPANY -, =
The Washington times., 1916-11-23
PRESIDENT SENDS
REPLY TO HUGHES
Amenities Of Election After.
msth Are Concluded by
Exchange Of Messages
tcontinued from Fir-t P.r..,


the ones. largely benenttsd by the
great reforms secured under your
ieadership. and they stand with you
Tor peacs. prosperity. and progrsss."
Psthes IN senss.
Psthos mingled with humor In
many OF the thousands Of messages
received BY the President.
We love you. God save YOU" was
frequently Noted In those coming
from the country's interior. Many
the Identity Of whom the White House
ADS we're unable TO establish. but all
dents re-sisction held out great hopes
tor future International peace and
friendly relations. None Of the rulers
now engaged In the great European
cus, nave sent messages. II 10 not TIE
The message from Colonel House.
conndentiel adviser and close per.
sonsi friend OF President Wilson.
aYour notable victory will heartsn
Democrecy throughout the world,
end make possible the full sermon
ios tne great work before you"
Among the kilograms the President
one in particuisr." living IN ODD spots
o os,. the ne. globe. One. Of these from Ma
zoo piess you for having saved
our country" Another from Maryland
reaa, Our household loves and con.
graduates you"
seheeIbsys wire.
Boys In the sixth grade OF Q high
school In Arkansas wired, 1--WE and
our mothers and fathers feel safe In
your reelection" A short one from
q group, OF American citizens In
Hawaii said merely "Aiobs" Il love
youl.
God for giving US one who has saved
our country from the great calamity
the full measure the prayer OF one
Pickett's vireinians." was one of
many similar kilograms received from
a New Yorker wired: my mothers
PRAYER p answered. The people have
The E hpT.ni Motor G,sS. o1 ws su rops
boys in South America congratulate
you and our country
wired: with all my heart, soul. body,
mind, and strength, and with tears of
Joy In my eyes, ! thank our GOD.
From the depths OF my heart ! love
and Good Creator continue to bless.
love, and keep you"
Message From Australia.
The British Empire League, OF Aus
tralia, sent heartiest congratulations.
An expression found in many OF the
messages was "the party OF the plain
people has been vindicated."
The Washington times., 1916-11-23
lEcTURE BY DR.. WILLY.

The Rev. Earle Whitley, pastor OF
will Senyef the second lecture and
reading in his course before the
Shak espeare Society of America, in
the auditorium OF the Cairo, tomor.
row evening at s:l6 o'clock. His
toric Tragedies" Mrs. Samuel Bur
leigh Hilton will sing.
The Washington times., 1916-11-23
HUBBY PAID FOR KISSES.

TRENTON. N. J., Nov. 23.-Kisses
at $40 each were doled out to him BY
his wife, said the Rev. John Tripiett,
testifyins here In his suit for divorce.
He said she told him other mems
wives often received that price for
them.
The Washington times., 1916-11-23
NINE. MouNTFoRD TO SPEAK.

Nine. Mountford, of Palestine. and
the Rev. A. II. Zimmerman, organ
izer OF the Boy Bible Scouts, will lee
ture at Douglas Memorial NJ. Il.
Church. under auspices of the Wash
ington Bible Society, tomorrow night.
The Washington times., 1916-11-23
IEnatius II. Harxex.

Funeral services for Ignatius Field
er Harvey. a lifelong resident of
Washington and an employe OF the
Bureau OF Engraving and Printing
for twenty years. who died yesterday
at his residence. 20 Channing street
northwest, will be held Saturday at
where requiem mass will be cele-
brated. Interment will be In Glen
wood Cemetery.
The Washington times., 1916-11-23
FUNERAL SERVICES.
Wallace M. Acton.

Funeral services for wallace M.
Acton. who died yesterday. will be
held at the residence. 204 Ninth street
southeast tomorrow at 2:30. Inter-
ment will be private.
The Washington times., 1916-11-23
100, 900, 900 BUSHELS OF WHEAT

OTTAWA, Ontario, Nov. 23-About
10O,OOO,O00 bushels OF wheat will be
available for export this year, accord
ing to the latest departmental esti-
mates, which place the total Can
adian crop at 1S0, 100000 bushels.
The Washington times., 1916-11-23

Funeral services for Daniel Evans,
jr.. who died yesterday. will be held
at his late residence. 934 8 street
northwest. Saturday at 10 O'clock.
The Washington times., 1916-11-23
Mrs. Catherine KIinxe.

Funeral services for Mrs. Catherine
Klinge. who died yesterday, will be
held at her late residence, 267 N
street northwest. tomorrow at
o'clock.
The Washington times., 1916-11-23
HELP WANfED-MALE

GROCERY CLDRK-nxpsrienced must BE-
good meat cutter. LAMONT AARx0I.
ASA nth st. ". W.
The Washington times., 1916-11-23

TYPE MACHINE STOCKS.
Linotype. 11sk 10
'Lanston Monotype. 7e% TIA
MINING STOCK.
The Washington times., 1916-11-23

The British Empire League, OF Aus
tralia, sent heartiest congratulations.
An expression found in many OF the
people has been vindicated."
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-03-08

rington of Bennington were week end
guests in Green Mountain Valley.
David Bartlett and Merton DIN are
drawing logs from the Green Noun
tain.
Carl Stratton and Conant Robinson
of Bennington were in Green Noun
tain Valley Sunday.
William Gordon is drawing logs
from the Green Mountain to the Eagle
Square Mfg, Plant.
Deaconess Mary Tilloston will con-
duct Lenten readings during Lent in
Green Mountain Valley
Simeon Dean has started grist-
mill at the old homestead where his
father was a miller for many years.
Mr. and Mrs. Martin Elwell. son
Harold and daughters visited relatives
at Riverside. Bennington, the past
week.
There will be service at the Red
school house next Sunday March 12
conducted by Howard A. James. All
are invited, at 3 p. m.
Arthur j. Elwell brought a large
box of books to the red school house
last Friday. a gift from the Congrega-
tional church, Bennington. There are
ia, in very good condition and will
interest all ages. The community is
invited to come and choose for your
selves and enjoy some fine reading.
May M. Elwell and the church be
blest in their efforts to make others
happy.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-03-08
There IS A VAST army

OF men and women who really never
know what it is to enjoy sound, vibrat-
ing health-who would be surprised to
suddenly gain that exhilarating vitality
that robust health brings.
Literally thousands without any par
ticular sickness live in general de-
bility', as the doctors call it-have
headaches, are tired and Indifferent.
10 all such people we say with unmis-
taxable earnestness-"T SCOTS
Emulsion after meals for one month and
allowits rare oil-food to enrich and en-
liven your blood, quicken your circula.
ton, stimulate nutrition, and aidnature
to develop that real red-blooded life that
means activity, enjoyment, success"
SCOTS Emulsion is not drug, but
pleasant food-tonic-free from alcohol.
One bottle may help you.
Scott s. BOVINE, Bloomfield. 1871
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-03-08


SALISBURY visited at Adelbert Wood
ards recently.
Mrs. F. Fuller and son Clyde were
Bennington visitors Monday
Miss Theresa Mcclure was the week
end guest at her home in South Shafts
bury.
Mrs. Jesse Barber and children of
Walloomsac visited Mrs. c. l.. Peacock
Sunday
Frank NJ Pierce, who has been crti-
cally i'll the past week, is slowly i'm
proving.
Mrs. VIM. Allard and Mrs. Chester
Houston of Bennington visited Mrs.
Jane Smith Sunday.
The condition of Mrs. Jane Smith
remains about the same. Mrs. Abbie
Potter is assisting in caring for her
Miss Grace Center and Mrs. John
Crandall who have been visiting at
the home of their parents, Mr.. and
Mrs S. Center returned to their home
in Hoosick Falls Sunday
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-03-08
GREEN MOUNTAIN VALLEY

w. o. Burt was in Bennington Fri
day.
Edgar Greene is drawing wood to
Bennington.
Fred Chandler is moving his family
to Bennington.
Fred Russell has been confined to
the house by illness
Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred Harbour were
in Bennington Friday.
Dallas P. Madison is able to be out
after an attack Of grip.
J. j. Stakeholder was at the Shak-
shober plant, Fayville, Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chris Jepson are i'm
proving from their recent illness.
Harold Hawkins has been substitute
ing as mail carrier a few days recent
ly.
Miss Anna, Luella and Ethel Har-
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-03-08
BOOST FOR BENNINGTON
~ and Prosperity 1910 ~

of this place returned home to Fair
Haven Monday
Oscar Clark has been i'll with
quinsy.
VIM. B. Parks was in Troy on bust
ness Saturday.
+. A. Nichols was in North Adams
last week on business.
Mrs. Seymour Hard has been confin-
ed to the house with illness.
w. b. Avery of Brandon was in town
on business last Wednesday.
l.. NJ Pierce of Boston is spending a
few days at j. r. Judson's.
George Campbell, Proctor, was the
recent guest of Mr.. and Mrs. II. d.
Shaw.
Dr. Frank Walsh of Readsboro made
a flying visit to his parents, Mr. and
Mrs. Daniel Walsh last week.
News has been received that C. L.
Dustin, who is i'll at the Mary Fletcher
hospital, Burlington, is decidedly bet
ter.
Mrs. Guy NJ. Stone and her daughter
Alice left Friday for North Adams
where they expect to remain two
weeks.
Mrs Irving Grout, who has been
spending few days in Greenwich, N.
Y, returned home Friday accompanied
by her daughter, Mrs. James Button,
who will make her visit.
Arlington went dry again this year
by vote of 1873 no, and SO yes. On
the Perry law the votes were 40 yes
an 167 no. On the direct primary law
there was 72 votes for and 125 against.
Next Sunday is Come-to-Church-
Sunday" in Olivet church. Special
services throughout the day. In the
evening concert will be given under
the direction of George S. Stafford.
Watch for full program later Last
year these services were well attend
ed one hundred being present at the
morning service. Let US see by how
many we can exceed that number this
year. All who do not attend church
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-03-08

Plumbing, timing and roofing, stove
repairing, steam and hot water heat
ing. General iobbing.
WINSlOW G. CRAVEN, 1874 North ST.
Shoes for the family at reasonable
prices. new spring styles and best
feathers arriving daily at JOE LEI
WINS Cor. North and River SITS.
Bring in 10 empty bags from Hoi
lander coffee and receive one pound
free Sells for S5c. lb. at THE MILL
STORE, Corner Mill and River SITS.
Let us hope The Banner has discov
cred a solution for tempering the at
titude of those who buy away from
home. n. 3. RICE, Wholesale Grocer.
A most complete stock of high-grade
Clothing and Furnishings, Hats, Caps,
Neckwear, etc, correctly priced.
BURT Bros, Richie Block.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-03-08
SALISBURY VALLEY

Mrs. r. b. Young is visiting friends
in the Valley.
Harrison Millington was in Ben
nington on business Friday.
Clyde Fuller has recovered from the
grip sufficiently to be out.
Mrs. John Bennett, who has been
visiting her mother in Waterford, two
weeks, returned home Monday.
Mr., and Mrs Ernest Stanley Of
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-03-08

Think this over-you who live in Benningon-A chain
stronger link You make Bennington what
you villa strong fourising community which mereyj
exists
Flourhing the direct result of co-operaon
and within the power of Bennington resident to play
important part in the upbuldng OF this city
One ways bring about this commendable result
to TRADE AT HOME.
Bennington Merchants always respond literally appeals for
the carrying out and all projects dedicated to the
public good They of their time and and they
are entitled to and should receive your support.
By trading mail order houses deal direct blow at the
the prosperity of your city, and the few cents that
save by buy ing from mail order lost many times
through the decreased efficiency of the forces which keep the home
town business and industrial activities lii operation.
Every you spend out Of town has Instantaneous effect
locay- much fuel taken from the which furnishes
power for the turning of the wheels of prosperity Bennington
Your plain duty resident Of Bennington to TRADE AT
HOME.
BENNINGTON MERCHANTS abundantly able to
your You will find here we'll stocked with about every
thing that find the big Metropolitan You
will find the prices reasonable and have the advantage of know
ing exactly what getting for your money
BOOST BENNINGTON BY TRADING AT HOME.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-03-08

elsewhere are urged to be present.
Every one cordially invited Every
body at church somewhere next Sun
day is our slogan for this week.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-03-08
EAST ARLINGTON

Carleton Bells was in Troy satur-
day.
Miss Margaret Carroll, who has
been visiting her brother, Glen Carol
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-03-08

A visit to our up-to-date Department
Store will convince you that both as
regards to quality and quantity that
We can surely please you.
ESTATE OF A. X. RICHIE