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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-10-26
Bank President and Manufacture

October 8, 1917 =
DIR. James Cannon. Jr..
Somewhere in America"
Dear DR. Cannon:
am not by nature an optimist. ac-
cording to statement OF friends. but
optimism has caught me full, free and
hard with reference to the workings
of prohibition in Virginia, and | am
glad to tell 1t. Our city has been dry
for about eight years, and the good
effects of getting rid OF the grogshops
has been apparent from the start, with
i'm provement as time goes on. The
fact that we are located between
Washington city and Alexandria, Va,
on the north OF US. with Richmond, Va,
on the south--all rotten wet--was very
much against US But when statewide
came In. Richmond and Alexandria
dried up automatically. and the Reed
law put On the finishing fancy touches
and now conditions are superb. / have
not seen drunken man on our streets
for nearly a year: our jail is empty,
so far as DRINKS are concerned. and
the police justice of the city had to
call upon the city authorities to sup
plement his salary or he would have to
give up his Job,
desire to call attention. specially,
to the great benefit that our colored
people have derived from statewide
prohibition. While the whites are get
ting great. and continuous good from
II, the changed conditions among our
colored citizens goes ahead of any
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-10-26
Officials and Public Men Tell Of the Benefits Of Dry Law

thing / had ever conceived OF as pos
sible. / am, and have always been, q
great friend of the black man. and in
my visits to their churches. and church
gatherings, am amazed al the.
evidences of progress. thrift and up
lift.
In material progress our city has
gone ahead OF all conceivable caicula-
tions. We have two banks added to
banking facilities. with capital and as
sets fourfoid; a hotel that - an
ornament to any city. new postoffice.
new fre department, many manufac-
tories added. We had but small
showing for street paving. Now there
are miles of street improvements, and
the city is taking on new pfc In every
direction. Tie man who doesn't see
benefit and progress, doesn't want to
see 1t, or is blind or fool. do not
wish to mako this letter too long for
fear of weary ing you. / can give you
details and more facts II you desire.
The cry Of my heart Is: ITO He'll With
John Barleycorn"
Yours to count on.
P. V. d. CONWAY.
Banker.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-10-26

Roanoke, Va, Oct. 10, 1917.
Rev. James Cannon, Jr.,
Richmond. Va.
Dear Doctor:
Your letter Of the 4th was forward
ed to me from Salem to Roanoke,
where / now ieside. and was received
today.
The prohibition law OF Virginia il
Ideal. Its operation is meeting the
most sanguine expectations of it's most
ardent friendS. That its effect has
wonderfully promoted the moral up
lift and material development of the
state goes W ithtout saying. Every
where the thing speaks for itself. This
is my conclusion from experience, OBJ
servation and information. know
of no one who favored Statewide pro-
hibition" who is disappointed either
In the law or IFS operation, while / do
know many men of good judgme nt,
but timid, who opposed statewide in
the election and the law In its en-
actment. who are row warm advo-
Gates of the law and are proclaiming
It's wholesome effects. They have
been convinced and are honest enough
to admit their error. That prohibit
ton does not prohibit" the well-worn
slogan OF the saloon men and their
allies, is no longer beard in Virginia.
These men now have another phrase,
to-wtt: Bone dry Virginia"
Yours merely.
w. ". MOFFETT.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-10-26

Accomac. Va. Oct. 8, 1917
rev James Cannon. Jr., d. D.,
Richmond, Va.
Dear Sir:
Yours OF the 4th inst. received. re-
ouesting me to state what effect /
think prohibition has had upon the
material and moral welfare OF the
state In my opinion / do not think
there Ia 10 per cent of the liquor con-
sumed in my circuit how in comparison
to what there was during license days,
and 1t naturally follows that the state
is to that extent materially better OFF:
and there liz also a great saving In
criminal expenses: and l have also no.
ticed that a large number OF the GRIM
inal class tliauor drinking. gambling.
etc), have gone TO other states where
liquor Is sold. This is especially APP
piicable to the negroes. In order to
get the best results. the law must be
strenuously enforced: and. OF course. It
can be, provided the people are ear !.
nestiy and seriously back of IL, and
they should never relax theis vigilance.
I am In the middle of term of court
and haven't time to write more fully,
but will add that feel that prohibition
has wonderfully benefited these two
counties.
With best wishes, am.
Yours very respectfully,
JAMES H. FLETSHER. JR.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-10-26
Lawrenceville, Va, Oct. S. 1917.


Rev. James Cannon. Jr..
Supt Anti-Saloon League OF Va.
Richmond. Va.
MY Dear DR.. Cannon:
Replying to yours OF the 4th inst.
in regard to the effects of prohibition
in Virginia.
There Ia a wonderful Improvement
materially and morally in our section.
Oct s, 1916. opr deposits were $146.-
405.74, today, Oct. S. 1917, the are
$lss,ssIsl, making a total increase
in the last twelve months OF s41.-
1851, and as you know our town Is
small, only about twenty-five hunnred
inhabitants, with two other banks be-
sides this one and ! think the others
have made nearly as much II not
quite as much Increase as we have,
and as to the moral condition, there
is no comparison that I could make,
as there Is such a wonderful improve
ment We have not had any liquor
sold In this town or county In over
twenty years, but Emporia being only
twenty miles distant and a good road,
there was hardly a day that jugs did
not come here by express or autono-
biles. and on saturday EVENINGS and
nights there was most always some one
on the streets drunk or drinking and
since the state went dry do not think
have seen one drunk.
with regards and best wishes, I arm.
Very truly yours,
w A.. TROTTER.
Cashier.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-10-26
Blackstone, Virginia.

Dear Sir;
I know of no work done by any
body o. our citifens that compares
with what has hean done towards the
material and moral upiift OF our
whole state and people as has been
done by the Anti-Saloon League OF
Virginia, ! do not believe the think
ing business men of our grand old
state would have the barroom back
for any amount OF so-called revenue
that was paid by them to the state.
You, know very well that l never was
an extremist as to the temperate use
Of ALCOHOL but Z have seen such a
marvellous change for the better since
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-10-26

Dear Sir.
Your letter of October a. 1917. ask
Ing me 10 give you M observations of
the workings of the pTohibItion law In
Virginia. awaited reply upon my re-
turn home today.
q The success OF proaoeition In vlr-
ginta haE surprised both It's friends and
~ <nensiGs. The ~wanea.fal advance
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-10-26

Richmond, Va, Oct 8. 1917.
Rev. James Cannon, Jr.,
Superintendent Anti-Saloon
League Of Virginia,
Richmond. Va.
Dear Sir:
| have your favor of the 4th in
slant. In reply thereto, ! am of opin-
ion that the elimination of the saloon
in this state has greatly aided both
the material and moral welfare OF the
state, and am further of the opinion
that since the enactment of the prohi-
bition act there have been more vio-
lations of the law and more perjury
than ever before during my expert
ence on the bench.
Very truly yours.
r. CARTER SCOTT.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-10-26

people will forestali any sertcsis dan
ger of reaction.
Very truly yours,
d. @. TYLER.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-10-26


sing your praises.
Yours very truly.
JOS. NJ. HURT,
Cashier the Citizens Bank.
Roanoke, Va, Oct. "a, 1917.
Rev. James Cannon, Jr., Supt.,
Anti-Saloon League of Virginia,
Richmond, Va.
Dear Sir:
Your favor of Oct. 10 received, while
was out of the city. Otherwise II
would have been answered sooner
l take great pleasure in stating that
believe prohibition has been great
benefit to Virginia, and SO far as
am able to learn. even the people who
voted wet, admit this fact The people
who formerly spent their money for
whiskey. are now spending 1t on their
homes, or saving It. The jails have
fewer inmates. and business generally
has improved.
Do not try to go too fast however
but try to improve by degrees. other
wise the. cause might be injured and
1t might have little backset.
Very truly yours.
,,sv-rw J. b. FTSHBURNE,
Bank President
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-10-26

blackstone. va. Oct. 10. 1917.
Rev. jams Cannon, Jr.,
Supt. Anti-Saloen League OF
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-10-26

waeetiy. Va. oct g isi9-
Rev. james Cannon. Jr.,
Superintendent Arti Saloon
League N4rfz ass!s -
Richmond. Virginia
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-10-26

Petersburg. Va, October 2, 1917.
Rev. James Cannon, Jr..
Richmond, Va
Dear Brother Cannon:
l am in receipt of your letter OF the
LIST and l cannot begin to express In
words the very good effect of the pro-
hibition law upon business and upon
the general moral welfare. The state
ment issued recently by our state
treasurer as to the states finances
gives abundant proof of the good effect
of prohibition. While 1 know that the
segregation act has had something to
do with this change, / know further
that prohibition had very much more
to do with 1t. Notwithstanding the
fact that Petersburg has always been
stronghold for the wet forces ! be-
lieve II a statewide prohibition cleo
ton were held at this time there would
not be as many as one hundred votes
In the city OF Petersburg for a change
of the present law. The effect upon
the general moral welfare has sur-
passed our most sapguine hopes and
1t is my opinion thatAVirgtnta in abol-
ishng the saloon has done more for
her people. both morally and financial
ly, than could have been accomplished
by any other legislation.
Very sincerely yours,
G., c. WRIGHT. -
Bank President and Manufacturer.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-10-26

CONTINUED on Third Page,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-10-26
Business Of the Banks Better
Than Was Ever Known Before

It has been driven out, that l can but
sing your praises.
Yours very truly.
JGC NJ HTTRT
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-10-26

Judge OF the Fifth JudiciaI Circuit
OF Virginia.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-11-20

the prize by communicating with Miss
Irene Viets of, Kensington,
Berlin Briefs.
The Berlin Grange society will hold
a masquerade and dance on Friday
evening in the Grange hall on Farm
ington road.
Charles F. Nye is indisposed at his
home in East Berlin.
Miss Gertrude North of East Ber-
lin will spend the winter in Florida
Miss North will leave for the South
about December 1.
Rev. Samuel A. Fiske has returned
home from a visit to Camp Devens,
Aver, Mass.
Frank Slinaz of Meriden who was
recently fined $50 and costs cost by
Judge Griswold for driving an auto
mobile through Berlin at a reckless
rate Of speed and passing by q stand
ing trolley has been summoned to ap
pear before the state commissioner OF
automobiles in Hartford.
The campaign which the school
children are carrying on here this
week for the benefit of the local SOL
dier fund is meeting with success. AS
the money is to be used for the local
boys in service every one is respond
ing generously to the cause. The
money is being collected under the
supervision of the local Council Of
Defense which will have charge of the
disbursement of the funds.
Miss Mabel Carlson who has been
visiting with Mrs. F. Potts Of East
Berlin has returned to her home in
Middletown.
Claiming that a note made out by
the defendant has not been met al
though the time has expired. John
Carlo of Kensington has brought suit
against Angelo BERT a New Britain
contractor for $500
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Episcopal church in this town, Rev
Mr.. Goodell, pastor Of the church Off
clat1ng. John Smith of Hartford was
best man and the bride was attended
by her sister. Following the cere-
mony the young couple left on a we'd
ding trip and on their return will re-
side in Hartford.
Mr.. Kingsbury, who is the son of
Alfred Kingsbury of East Main street
Is a former resident of this town. At
present he is employed in the Colts
Manufacturing company in Hartford
His bride is a Bristol girl and was
employed formerly at the New Depar
ture company in that city.
Liberty Chorus.
The next meeting of the newly or
ganized Liberty Chorus will be held
November % in the Town hall. IN
til a different schedule is announced
the members of the chorus will meet
every Wednesday evening thereafter.
Nilo-Daniele.
Charles Milo and Mary Daniele
were united in marriage Monday af-
ternoon at the church of Our Lady of
Mercy, Rev. JAMES Mcdonald officiat-
ing. They were attended by Richard
Poziano and Mary Carlo. The bride
is local girl and formerly resided on
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FELT LIKE A new
PERSON
After Taking Only One Box Of
"Fruit-d-tiVeS"
EAST SHIP HARBOUR,

LAST SHIP HARBOUR,
SIT is with great pleasure that write
to tell you of the zOomdeyfuI benefits I
have received from taking "Fruit-a-
tives''. For years, I was a dreadful
sufferer from Constipation and Head
aches, and was miserable in every way.
Nothing in the way of medicines seemed
to help me. Then I finally tried
"Fruit-a-tives" and the effect was
splendid. After taking one box, I feel
like new person, to have relief from
those sickening Headaches.
MRS. MARTHA DEWOLFE.
Soc. box, 6 for $3.50, trial size, 25c.
At all dealers or sent postpaid by Fruit.
a-tives Limited, Ogdensburg, NY.
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Experts to Give Advice at Meeting
Friday Evening
HAD NO AUTO LICENSE
New Britain Youth Before Judge
Observation-Disclosures Elected Prcsi-
dent of st, Paurs Y. NJ. T. n. & B.
Society.

In order to stimulate the produc-
ton of more food during the coming
year and to advise local farmers how
they can raise more crops, an open
meeting at which state experts in
farming will be present, mas been
called for Friday evening at o'clock
In the court, room of the Town Hall.
Farmers and all other people in this
vicinity, interested in farming, garden
Ing, poultry raising or in any other
form of food production, are invited
to be present at the session.
The meeting has been called by Will
liam H. Webster, Berlin director of
the Hartford County League. A num-
Der of officers of the County League
will be present to tell what has been
done during the past year. and coun-
sci and advice will be given in regard
to raising future crops. The meeting
should prove to be interesting as we'll
as instructive, and it is hoped that
every farmer in this vicinity will. lie in
attendance.
Had No license.
Felix Ciemiwskin, aged II year,. Of
SO Broad street, New Britain, pleaded
guilty before Judge George G.. Girls
void in the town court this morning
u
through Kensington on Sunday With
out license. When arrested by Con
stable Hackett Felix stated tina: he
had license. but had left it at home
In court this morning, the boy testi-
fed that he told the officer a false
hood. He was driving a machine be
longing to P. S. Mcmahon of New
Britain.
The boy was. fined $40 and costs.
but execution of sentence was deferred
until Saturday, so that the judge could
look into the facts pertaining to thu
case. Another hearing will be given
the boy on Saturday afternoon at 3
O'Clock.
Felix arrived in court about a half
an hour late and when questioned by
Prosecutor Gibney as to the reason for
his hardness he stated that he had
oversight During the court proceed
ings Felix shed many tears.
.Tabs'' Elect Officers.
Daniel M. Malarney, one of Kensing
tons we'll known residents, was last
evening honored by st. Pauls y. NJ.
#. A. & B. society by being elected as
its president for the ensuing year. MI
Malarney has taken keen interest
in the affairs Of the society and the
members last evening showed conf
dence in his ability by choosing him
at the helm of their organization. In
spite of the fact that the ranks of the
Tabs have been greatly depleted sine .
the war broke out, a successful No"'
under the guidance of Mr.. Malarney
- predicted.
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OVERWHELMING DEFEAT
Many Important Resolutions Pass
American Federation OF Labor Con-
vention in Buffalo.

Buffalo, Nov. 2O.-The overwhelm-
ing defeat of the pacifists by the sup
porters of President Samuel Gompers
at the American Federation of Labor
convention was followed today by the
rapid disposal of many important res
olutions. Those relating 10 labor sup
ply to meet war conditions were
adopted after brief debate The crea-
ton of an emergency supply commits
sion connected with the federal de-
partment Of labor and the report Of
the executive council on the proper
distribution of labor, we're covered
jointly. The committee recommended
that the incoming executive council
take up with the presidents of all af-
tiliated organizations and the proper
government officials any question that
may arise in connection with the labor
supply during the war.
A Socialist delegate declared that
this was another effort ito tie the
hands of labor" but Vice President
Duncan, chairman of the committee
replied that it involved no binding bar
gain, merely providing for the face
to face" conference that already had
been beneficial to labor and the coun-
try.
The report of the committee was
adopted unanimously.
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soldiers passed through the town th
morning. They were National arm
men and stated that they were I
their way to Southern tratnil
camp. Among, the officers was Ca
tain Merrill, formerly of Company
Vt Bristol.
The engagement of Miss Ethel vi
ian Ellsworth, daughter Of Mr.. q
Mrs. Charles Ellsworth, to Frank vi
Alstyne of Maple Valley, New Yof
has been announced.
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AN % % c1xssp o ~ o"

Other officers were elected as fol-
lows:
Vice president--James G.. Hart.
Recording secretary-Robert II.
Corr.
Financial secretary-Edward J..
Moore.
Treasurer-Rev. John c. Brennan.
nt-at-arms-George Skeene.
Observation-Disclosures H. Bergeron.
Professionalism w. Pagan, John
A. Moore. James c. Hart, John F.
Moore.
The installation of officers will be
held on the first Monday in Deem
Der.
1t was decided at last evenings
meeting to hold a smoker and draw
ing at tho Parish hall on Tuesday, No
vcnbcr -. The drawing will be for
turkey and tho public is invited to be
present at the smoker.
Will Present Play Tonight.
After several weeks of rehears1ng
1.-THE Old Peabody Pew, a quaint
play depicting the trials of church
committees in keeping their parishes
in condition about fifty or seventy-five
years ago will be presented this eve
church under the auspices of the Wo-
mans Aid society. The play has many
amusing situations and should afford
much pleasure An interesting must
cal program has also been arranged.
AS a largo number of tickets have al
ready been sold a capacity audience is
looked for in the church this evening.
ForfcitS Bond.
Charles F. Stevens, who was arrest
ed by State Policeman Verelli last
week for driving his machine through
Berlin at a reckless rate of speed
failed to appear in court this morning
and his bond of $35 was forfeited. Mr.
Stevens, who is a Boston steel manu-
facturer, was arrested after an exclt-
ing race with the state policeman.
Knitting Club to Meet.
Miss julie Ryan of Pennington
road will act as hostess this evening
to members of the Liberty Knitting
club. The members of the organiza-
ton, which was recently organized in
Kensington are knitting and sewing
for the soldiers.
Campaign Committee to Meet.
At a meeting of the local Y. M. c.
4. and knights of Columbus War
Fund campaign committee at the
home Of Major Frank l.. Wilcox to-
morrow evening. final reports of the
Amount collected in Berlin will be
given Although the campaign ofh-
cially closed Saturday small amounts
arc sti1l coming in. AS far as can be
a@certainod by General Chairman
Thomas w. Anderson a. total of So, 4S7
was subscribed. OF this amount the
Berlin district donated $1,2S4.75, the
kensington District gavo S1,1O7.25
while the East Berlin district con-
trbuted s95.
Hold Final Rehearsal.
A final rehearsal of the East Berlin
MINISTRIES, in preparation for the bazaar
in the Athletic hall tomorrow and
T+ursday was held last evening. The
, Wesleyan r>;nstHols will entertain and
! there will be food and fancy work
sales. The bazaar is. to be given under
the auspices of The East Berlin Metho-
4 list church.
! Changers to Eject
Officers for the ensuing year will be
elected at a meeting of the Berlin
Grange society this evening. At Il
meeting. CT the bazaar COMMITTEES held
last ninht at the home of Edwin B,
Adams ii was reported that over $65
WAS realized or the recent affair. AS
yet the s. sold piece ratified at the
, bazaar has not been claimed. The
| owner of the lucky number can secure
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Mr.. Milo is a resident of

East street Mr.. Milo is resident Of
Bristol.
Briefs.
Joseph Winiger has returned to his
ship after spending g. short furlough
with his parents on Broad street.
While in town "Joe" had some very
thrilling experiences to relate about
his trip overseas.
Mrs. w. N. Hoyt of New Haven was
in town Saturday visiting friends.
Fourteen carloads Of khaki clad
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CONGRESSMAN THERE.

Glasgow. Nov. 20.-Glasgow well
coined the party of American con-
gressmen today in the course of the
Americans trip of five days to NUM-
ton and shipbuilding centers.
They were the guests of Lord Pro-
vost Of Edinburgh last night.
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Removal Sale Of Linens, White Goods,
Warm Bed Blankets and ComfortablcS

72 Inch DAMASk
All linen of very
fine quality, with
choice Of many beau
tiful patterns. Nice
for your Thanksgiv-
ing table. Regular
price SO. We only ask
1925 yard.
% in. Napkins for
$500 dozen.
GLASS TOWELING
All linen in checked
effects, regular 25c
grade for PIC yard.
Dish Toweling, the
all linen kind. 20 in.
29c grade,21c yard.
G a SIS TOWeHng,
red and white check,
and blue and white
check, for ~ 1-2c I'd.
EMBROIDERY
LINEN
Linens Of exceptional
value in all widths
and many qualities
for Embroidery pur-
poses, in white,
cream and brown.
Prices range from
zoe a yard, upward.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-11-20

Officers for the ensuing year will be
elected at a meeting of the Berlin
Grange society this evening. At Il
meeting CT the bazaar COMMITTEES held
last night at the home of Edwin b
Adams it was reported that over SIS
was realized or the recent affair. AS
yet the $40 gold piece ratified at the
bazaar has not been claimed. The
owner of the lucky number can secure
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-11-20

the prize by communicating with Miss
Irene Viets of Kensington. :.
Berlin Briefs