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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-11
Campaign in All the States
for Prohibition Amendment
Is Plan of National Council

Plans for campaigns in all states for
ratification of a federal prohibition
amendment as soon as ore Is submit
ted by Congress were outlined yester
day at meeting here of the National
Temperance Council, which determined
to support prohibition candidates for
legislatures without regard to political
parties This council, which Is COM
posed of all temperance organizations,
began it's session at the Raleigh Satur-
day and ended with a banquet at that
hotel last night.
Oficers elected for the ensuing year
are: President, DR.. Daniel A. Polling,
Boston; vice presidents. DR.. P. A. Baker.
WesterviIle, Ohio: Miss Anna A. Cor
don, Evanston, ILL.,; Virgil Hinshaw,
Chicago; d. Leigh Coivin, New York
city, and Ben Wright, Lockport. N. Y;
secretary, Ernest H. Cherrington. West
ervilIe. Ohio; treasurer, Joshua Lever
ing, Baltimore; chairman of executive
committee, Miss Cora Frances Stod-
dard, Boston.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-11
CAPT. GRANzoW INDICTED.
Held on Charge Of Wrecking and
Burning Vessel,

HONOLULU. r. H., December IL
Capt. Charles Granzow was indicted
here yesterday by the federal grand
jury on four counts charging him with
wrecking and burning the four-masted
schooner Churchill. October 25, on
French Frigate shoal in the south Pa
cifc. Capt. Granzow was master of the
Churchill owned by the Charles Nell
son Company of San Francisco, which
carried a cargo of copra consigned to
the British consul at Seattle
Afidavits filed at Honolulu by mem
bers of the Churchifls crew charged
that Capt Granzow after disregarding
warnings of the presence of shoals de-
liberately destroyed the vessel by fire
after 1t had grounded.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-11
Sentenced for Five Years.

The court sentenced him to confine-
ment at hard labor for FIVE years, and
the sentence was approved by the MILL
tary reviewing authorities. Before the
sentence was put into execution. how
ever. GerIach instituted habeas corpus
proceedings in the New York United
States court to obtain his release from
custody on the general ground that
the operations Of the articles Of war.
The court dismissed the writ and
thereby sustained the general conten-
ton of the officers of the judge advo-
cate generals department that all per-
sons engaged in the maintenance of
lines Of communication on which the
Army in France is depending. including
even passengers. are subject to mill
tence in the cast of Gerlach has been
put in effect.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-11
Raise Boxing Lid in Cleveland.

CLEVELAND. Ohio. December IL
The lid on professional boxing in Cleve-
land. which was clamped on tenn
porarily by Mayor Davis following the
fatal accident to Ell Paso Jimmy vii.
son at the Moose Club November ae.
VIII be rsuao~sA next wesl, when the
10 rasum0~ asslt1e ,psxmita
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-11
Bodies Exhumed for Burial in China

NEW YORK. December 1.-THE
bodies Of 400 Chinese. buried In the
Chinese reservation in Cypress Hill
cemetery, Brooklyn. during the past
thirteen years. are being exhumed. pre-
paratory to shipment to the orient. that
they might rest finally in the soil Of
their ancestors. The "Six Companies"
made up of. religious. patriotic and
fraternal Chinese organizations, are
f,nancing the work, it was said today.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-11
MRS. FLORA MAC d. DENISON,
Honorary president, Canadian Suffrage
Association.

Detailed discussion of congressional
work and political tactics. with refer
cree to the federal suffrage amend
ment, occupied a majority of the the
time of the all-day congressional con-
ference at Polls Theater. which was
the only activity today Of the forty
ninth annual convention of the Ma
tional American Woman Suffrage Asso-
citation in this city.
The conference is strictly confined to
members of the executive council and
the state and district congressional
chairmen The first open session is to-
morrow afternoon. Tonight. however.
will witness the main social event of
the week, when eight wives of mem
bers of the cabinet and other
women OF prominence will be in
the receiving line at reception at the
willard rendered in honor of Mrs. Car
RE Chapman Gait, national president.
and DR.. Anna Howard Shaw, honorary
president More than 1900 invitations
have been issued.
Notables in Line.
Included in the receiving line will be
Mrs William Gibbs McAdoo, Mrs. New
ton D. Baker. Mrs. Thomas W. Gregory,
MIS-, Albert sidney buTieSOf, MIX ~
sephus Daniels, Mrs. Franklin K. Lane,
Mrs. David F. Houston. Miss Agnes
Hart Wilson. Mrs. James r. Mann and
Mrs Philip Pitt Campbell
The discussion of suffrage policies oc.
cupied the national executive council
in it's preconvention session at suffrage
headquarters. 1926 Rhode Island ave-
nue., yesterday. The council, which Is
the governing body Of the organiza-
tion includes the presidents of all state
branches and other elected council
members, making total of about ono
hundred. Mrs. Gait presided.
The session was held behind closed
doors and no report OF the proceedings
was given out. 1t Is known. however.
that the most important question to
come before the council, and thence to
be brought to the convention floor, will
be the associations policy in event of
the failure of Congress to pass the fed
eral woman suffrage amendment at this
session. At luncheon yesterday the
council members were the guests of
Mrs. Clifford Pinchot, at her home, 1917
Rhode Island avenue.
The honorary president Of the Cana
dian Suffrage Association, Mrs. Flora.
MacD. Denison, arrived In Washington
as the Canadian delegate to the con-
vention. Mrs. Denison took a leading
part in the campaign last year. which
ended in Ontario women getting the
vote, and also participated in the re-
cent successful New York state cam
paign. In 1913. when national president
of her organization. she marched in the
memorable re-inauguration suffrage
parade here.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-11
Maine Fuel Law Is Upheld.

Constitutionality OF the Maine law Of
1908. permitting cities with funds
raised by taxation to provide fuel
yards where coal and wood can be
sold at cost. has been upheld by tn
Supreme Court. The act was attack
by Portland taxpayers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-11

An apple show will be q special feature
of the sixtieth annual meeting of the
Missouri State Horticultural Society.
which began today in Kansas City.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-11
Andrew Wilson Welcomes Delegates

Andrew Wilson. president of the Dis
trict of Columbia. division of the
league, welcomed the delegates at the
first session held last night, over which
Supt. Crabbe of Maryland presided.
why Congress Should Submit the Ma
tional Amendment" was the topic of
Senator Sheppard of Texas. while Rep
resentative Rarkley of Kentucky,
jointly responsible with Mr.. Sheppard
for Washington's dry" law. predicted
that the House will vote December 20
to submit the national amendments to
the states for ratification.
1.-THE Germans can be beaten. they must
be beaten, and, finally. they will be beat
en-" was message from Gen. Pershing,
brought personally to this country by Rev.
A. c., Bane Of Westerville, Ohio. who re-
sponded to Andrew Wilson's greeting.
Tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock
there will be a special conference at
the Raleigh under the auspices of the
Maryland division of the Anti-Saloon
League. at which prohibition leaders
from every part of the state will par
ticipate in laying plans further to or
ganize Maryland forces to procure a
statewide prohibition law by statu-
tory enactment. Supt. Crabbe of Mary
land will preside, and addresses will be
delivered by J.. Bibb Mills of Baltimore
and DR.. Clarence J. Owens. president OF
the Citizens Temperance Union OF
Prince Georges county.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-11
TRADE BOARD IS PROBING
FOOD SHORTAGE CHARGES
Speculation in Necessities Claimed 10
Have Far-Reaching Results in
Causing Unrest. II


Charges by Food Administrators
Hoover that some dishonest wholesale
and retail merchants and food brokers
have been criminaliy responsible for
food shortages and rising prices were
taken under investigation today by the
Federal Trade Commission.
Victor Murdoch will be in charge OF
the inquiry. which will be prosecut-
ed with vigor and with all OF the trade
commissions broad investigative power
behind it."
Speculation in foods was declared to-
day in statement by Commissioner
Murdoch to have far-reaching results
in causing unrest. Unprotected brok-
ers and dealers are said to order goods
beyond their requirements on a rising
market. believing they can make money
If prices continue to go up and can at
least prevent loss by rejecting the ship
ment.
A typical case was cited of a man in
Indiana ordering a carload of perishabies.
say potatoes. from Minnesota grower.
By the time delivery is made prices
have dropped and rejection Of the car
on fiimsy pretext results While q
settlement is being effected the po-
portation is delayed by failure to un-
load and sometimes the food deterio-
rates.
To Prosecute Inquiry to Limit.
81 am going to prosecute this in
vestigatlon to the limit and bring any
violators to the sternest payment OF
Justice" said Commissioner Murdoch.
"It is hard to find words to describe
profiteers who are doing business along
such lines at this time, when so many
men are giving up their lives for their
country. Such pernicious business prac-
|tices which net the men who follow
them a little extra blood money must
be stamped out at the start and kept.
stamped out. I am going to give my
entire time to this job IL II il neces-
sary to get results and put some of
these unpatriotic camp followers and
war leeches behind bars. where they
rightly belong. So far as am con-
cerned. / do not think proffteering of
this character can be bettered by use
of a feather duster: it requires a club.
Tn this investigation I would like
every citizen to consider himself spe-
cifcally delegated by me to furnish
any information which might be help
full in running down the type of food
profiteers we are after"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-11
|DRYS BOOM PLANS
| TO DRAIN NATION
Anti-SaIoon League Discusses
Details for Nationwide
Prohibition.

Renewed consideration Of important
policies of the Anti-Saloon League OF
America occupied the attention of the
annual meeting of the board of trus-
tees, held this morning. This was the
only morning activity scheduled to-
day for the eighteenth annual conven-
ton Of the organization. which began
last night and which will end Thurs
day evening, with all open sessions at
Metropolitan Memorial NJ. L. Church.
John Marshall place and c street north
west.
The meeting was an executive one. ana
no details were furnished the pubic, but
1t is indicated that the fundamental posi-.
ton taken by the league at the time o.
its organization was reaffirmed. The board
entered into details as to the leagues plans
to further the adoption ofthe national pro
hibition aemndment nj the House ana us
ratification by the states. The board
nominating committee, which represents
every state in the Union, has not yet
made its report, but 1t is thought that all
the old officers will probably eb elected.
Following the meeting luncheon was serv-
ed in Metropolitan Church.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-11
Addresses This Afternoon.

AQQI0SSGS L ulS IA 1ooh'
Today's first open session began at 2
o'clock this afternoon with Supt. A. j.
Barton of Texas in the chair, the invo-
cation being given by Rev. John e.
Briggs, pastor of the Fifth Baptist
Church. this city. A number of ad-
dresses on timely subjects by league
leaders are on the program.
at seems that military leaders do not
all believe that soldiers can fight with
out liquor Let the American Army show
that it can be done" urged Bishop Sam
uel P. Spreng of, Napersville. Ohio. who
discussed the opportunity Of the Christian
voter
At tonight's gathering at 7:45 o'clock
Supt. James Cannon, jr., of Virginia
will preside, while Rev. H. D. Mitch
ell. pastor of Metropolitan Church.
where all convention sessions are to be
held. will make the opening prayer.
The speakers announced for tonight
are all of more than usual prominence.
being William Jennings Bryan, former
~ Secretary of State: Senator William
E. Borah Of Idaho and P. A. Baker Of
Westerville. Ohio, general superintend-
emit of the league.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1917-12-14
Estate of
Abigail ]. Hammond
late of Middlebury

STATE OF VERMONT.
~ DISTRICT OF ADDISON, SIS. \
The Honorable Probate Court for the District
aforesaid:
To all persons interested in the estate of ABB
gail J. Hammond, late of Mddebury. in said dis.
trict. deceased. GREETING
At Probate Court. holden at Middlebury.
within and tor said District on the Goth day of
November, 1917. instruments purporting to be the
last will and Testament and codicil thereto of
Abigail j. Hammond, late of Mddebury. in said
district deceased, were presented to the Court
aforesaid for probate.
And it is ordered by said Court that the Gath
day of December, 1917, at nine o'clock a. m, at
the Probate Office in said Middlebury, be assigned
for proving said instruments, and that notice
thereof be given to all persons concerned, by pub
fishing this order three weeks successfully in the
Middlebury Register newspaper circulating in
that vicinity. in said District, previous to the
time appointed,
Therefore, you are hereby notified to appear
before said court, the time and place aforesaid.
and contest the probate of said will and codicil.
if you have cause.
Given under my hand at Mddleburv, in said
District this 30th day of November. 1917.
40 GLADYS X. CARTMELL, Register.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1917-12-14
Adv ERTIs E M EMIT
DOUBT DISAPPEARS.
No One in Middlebury Who Has Bad
Back Should Ignore This Double
Proof.

Does your back ever ache?
Have YOU suspected your kidneys!
Backachc is sometimes kidney ache.
With it may come dizzy spells,
Sccplcss nights, tired, dull days,
Distressing urinary disorders.
Doan's Kidney Pills have been en-
dorsed by thousands
Are recommended here at home.
You have read Middlcbury proof.
Read now the Middlebury sequel.
Renewed testimony; tested by time.
Mrs. John Signor, 81 Seymour ST.,
gave the following account of her OK.
rerience on June 10, 1917 81 had
torturing pains in my back, through
my Kidneys. I got Deans Kidney
Pills at sheldon 5 Drug Store and they
benefited me quickly. They strength
eued my kidneys in fine shape. y
NO TROUBLE SINCE.
On September Is, 1916, Mrs, Signor
said; "Kidnev trouble has never re-
turned since used Doan Kidney
Pills. confirm what ! said in their
praise and recommend them whenever
/ have an opportunity.'
Price zoe, at all dealers Don t
simply ask for a kidney remedy-g get
Doan y Kidney Pills-the same that
Mrs. Signor had. Foster Milburn Co.,
Mfgrs. Buffalo, y. y.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1917-12-14
HEPBURN "REMINISCENCES
Continued from Page y

Nu~itics however well or il-fouuded
il may be- witness the controversy Of
Prof, Nearing and the University of
PENNSYLVANIA, our slatc-controlled
universities, not only controlled but
supported hy the state, have politics
"a contend with at all times and at all
angles, witness the recent experiences
of the University Of Wisconsin, the in
Ncstigatious and reports, The teach
m.s the writings, aud the public ut
tuaurrs of the professors IN state
owned universities are scrutlnlzed ana
criticised 10y the dcyotccs of protec-
tim and the advocates Of trccr trade,
hy organized labor, 10y many interests,
and most objectionable Of all, by the
politicians, The small college has no
such embarrassment, II is left free to
teach pure science, . the generally ac'
ccptcd principles Of economies and so
GEOLOGY; I'm short to teach things as.
they are,
The small college has another adj
vantage, and it is q most important
one. The student body is composed Of
people who 90 TO college, rs distin'
mshcd from those who are sent to
college; those who anrmatively seek
an education M an instwmcntalty to
aid them In their life work. Having
gone of their own volition for the
purpose of getting an education they
yet il and do the work necessary for
thc purpose; college to them means a
sacrifice and struggle, and is immune
from the WcVatiug influence that fol
lows plcthoric purse at home, They
may not suffer from cerebral emulation,
Int ! think it is generally agreed that
the quantity and quality Of the work
they do exceeds the average work done
Inv the students of Weather parents
IN our larger and more popular ami
NcrsiticS.
There is much reason for giving sup
port to the small colleges There is
every reason for supporting and feel
ing proud Of Middlcbury, with ll6
wears Of usefulness to her credit, eS-
prcially in view Of its exceptionally
able administration under President
Thomas and his faithful and efficient
co-workcrs. There i, not only reason,
but ALLEGATION for Middlcbury students,
within reason TO do so,
There /, another reason why Middle
bury college, as we'll ~ the country
which surrounds it, in fact the whole
state of Vermont, appeals to me-my
father was born in Middlcbury, Oct. Is,
l79>. Iii, forbcarS came from Abbey.
milne, near lladdington, Scotland, 90
- .t.,tf,rl Hnuu and tbp itinerary was
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1917-12-14


satisfaction i'm following the dlIl'r'n'
roads leading out of the village To the
stone posts marking the JalI lpertl'S'
| doubt if the present generation Know
what they mean. ] suppose they sun
exist.
What false economy OF admnI,tIr
tion such a law implies, Nhcn d'p''
or had no property with which to paw
nothing but lcg4 and arms amt bralnN'
they incarccratcd him, thereby render
ing him perfectly helpless. Under td'
law that satisfied the dent, but hanjIH
the creditor, ! should think,
My mother, Bculah Gray was bonn
in Salisbury, VT Her father came
from Ireland. They also moved to ST.
Lawrence county, where tragedy
overlook them 1h"N utlh2'd, some.
what. the resources of forest ana
stream to supplement the lardcr Iltrh
or fat pine was generally used IN max
ing light for the purpose of SpearnI
fish. I'm order to be torehandcd they
accumulated quantity of the material
and stored it in the attic. The house
caught fire and the presence of this
iutlammabIc material rendered their
crude facilities for fighting the flames
of little use. Two daughters persisted
and my grandmother did not long sur
vivc the fire. My mother and three
brothers were placed with separate
families, where they were well reared
and fairly educated. One brother be.
came successful bridge builder and
contractor: another held several offices
of trust. achieved an honorable record
as colonel in the Civil war; and pos
sesscd some literary and oratorical
ability: the other founded the Cleve-
land "'Plain Dealer and was editor
and proprietor of the same until his
death in 1862. Nv mother was genial.
ioyial. optimistic. warm-hearted. sym.
pathetic and absolutely devoid of self
consciousness: never saw her cmbar.
rossed. she was n GOOD conversational.
ist and could talk with eoual freedom
and Interestingly TO n neiohboring
formor mr. +be Governor or nrosident
Nv father was oustcre. taciturn in.
Anvihlv honest ovact and cvactinr in
| pNprVthiOU lis ngnlcp1 was nprSISt
emf hard worl, which ne took and pre.
s.riLod in oIlonotbir doses He nos.
sos.od mechanical inronuitv modo his
farm WAGONS and pleasure WAGONS
sIods and slrioLs and boats for tbc
river and boots and shoes for +hc fam.
nv Ue even mnde violin. ncrbap,
should cav fdJln from wbicb no do
rivnd mnrb satisfaction EVENINGS
whom tbn Mrs If homie ScotIonc
seemed to nrodominoto have SOC,
tbo corrncotnd onstoritv of his connto
"ancc Ii%Tton nm NJ soma witticism n,
mInasontTy or mJicromy coinciJoncc
hnt seldom an audible lonob osrono,
him 10 wns serious iIo and bi
brothor bonobt land an thr links a
tho 81 Lawrence in tbo town of Wod
J;noton and v.oro ,,or,, srcoosafrl !,
claarina land and rois;ra crons Rn
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1917-12-14
Estate of
Leonard q. Allen
late of MiddleburV

The undersigned, having been appointed by the
Honorable Probate Court 70. the District of Ad-
Olson. commissioners, to receive, examine, and ad
Just the claims and demands of all persons against
and sll claims exhibited in offset thereto hereby
give notice that we will meet for the purpose
aforesaid. at the Court House. in the village
of Middebury. in said district, on the 18th day
of December and Dist day of May next. from
o'clock p. m, until o'clock p M, on each of said
days and that six months from the Goth day of Nov
ember A. d. 1917, is the time limited by said Court
for said creditors present their claims to us for
examination and allowance.
Dated at Middlebury, Vermont, this eth day of
November A, D. 1917.
Noble j Sanford, lCommi.siorer.
Milo Moore, No'''''''ss'o"e'S
Melvin j. McNaughton. Administrator. 4s
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1917-12-14
FARM FOR SALE !

In order to close the estate must sell
the farm of the late Alexander Hamil-
ton, consisting of about $40 acres, sit
uated in Weybridge, two and one-half
miles west OF Middlebury, and within
one-half mile of church and good
school. This farm has two houses and
two sets of buildings. Could be easily
made into two farms if desired, or
about II acres of wood and timber
land could be sold separately. The
price is 100000 and time could be
arranged on part of it. Possession to
be given April rst, 1918.
GEORGE {. CHILD
ADMINISTRATOR
Middlebury Vermont
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1917-12-14
COMMISSIONERS NOTICE
Estate of
william II. HOdgsOn,
late of Cornwall

The undersigned, having been appointed by the
Honorable Probate Court for the District Of Adj
Olson, Commissioners. to receive. examine. and
adjust the claims and demands of all persons
against the estate Of William II. Hodgson late Of
Cornwall in said District. deceased, and all
claims exhibited in offset thereto, hereby give
notice that we will meet for the purpose afore-
said at the Court House, in the town of Mid
cember and lith day of May next. from2 o'clock
p. m, until = o'clock p. M, on each of said days
and that six months from the 18th day Of Novem-
Der A, d. 1917, is the time limited by said Court
for said creditors to present their claims to us
for examination and allowance.
Dated at Cornwall VT, this 26th day of Nov
vember A. d. 1911
John a. James. iC,,.
Charles +. Benedict N0"''''s''o"e' .
Edward j. Hodgson. Ticonderoga, n. Y. Ex-
ecutor, as
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1917-12-14
ANNUAL MEETING

The annual meeting of the stock
holders of the National Bank of Middle
bury for the election of board of
directors for the year ensuing, will be
held at the office of the said bank, on
Tuesday, the Sth day of January A, D.
1918 at 200 o'clock p. M.
ROBERT F. PINNEY, Cashier
December 7th 1917.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1917-12-14

NOVELTIES
Gretchen Craft Novelties, the Poleison
Galleries, Dudley Chase Novelties, Poe,
ket Sewing Cases, Shoe Polish Sets,
Olive Forks, Muff Hangers, Boys
Kites, Comb Cleaners, Hat Polisher,
Wind Shield Cleaners, Baskets, Vases,
Pipe Cleaners, Aprins, etc. 25C to 81
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1917-12-14
CORNWALL.

Mrs, Agnes NIcCaskcy was an over
Sunday guest of Miss Hattie cregoirc in
Shoreham.
Allen Drolette of Camp Dcvcns, Aver,
Mass was at home for the weekend
Miss Ruth Eggcston was a weekend
visitor at Carl Bankers in Leicester
Albert Shorkey, who was stationed at
Camp Dcvcns, has been sent to Charlotte,
y C.