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The Washington herald., 1917-12-23
THOUSAND MEADE MEN
REVIEWED BYWAR SECRETARY
Brigadier General Nicholson Given Credit for
Splendid Showing of Citizen Soldiers;
Christmas Festivities Follow Drill
BY Special stan Correspondent.

Camp Meade Admiral Md December 2-Assembld the i'm
dill field opposite division headquarters under coudess skies
and with enough nse the air lend snap and dash their
the 10000 comprising the Sevenninth Liberty
division of the national this afternoon displayed Secretary of
War Baker and thousands of military and civil spectators what
months of intensive training wi, accomplish making Of soldier
The Washington herald., 1917-12-23
The Soap-Bo1 Orators Of Lo.
Angeles Have Concrete PuIpits

The authorities of Los Angeles, Cal,
have endeavored to beautify their
city and keep the streets free from
congestion. The most novel device
for the purpose II a cement pulpit.
These ornamental pulpits have been
placed at specified locations for the
free use of street preachers and stump
5reakers in general.
The Washington herald., 1917-12-23
MEN
TRY TO STOP
TRAFFIC DELAY
Committee Appointed to
Devise Means Of Speeding
Up Freight Movement.

Following conference Of several
high oficials OF the local government
and q number OF Washington's most
prominent business men in the ONCE
Of Commissioner Brownlow last night,
q special committee. headed by r. P.
Andrews, president OF the Retail Mer-
chants Association. was appointed to
seek relief for the congssted freight
conditions existing in local freight
yards and on the rail approaches TO
the Capital.
Commissioner Brownlow. who Sc
lected the committee. charged the
members to find some means by which
It would be possible to bring together
all interests affected by the conges-
ton, in order that the situation fnisht
be cleared. all facilities in handling
freight might be better conserved and
the ordinary smooth running" freight
situation of Washington might be re-
stored.
The committee named comprised: r.
p. Andrews. president OF the Retail
Merchants Association: Clarence Will
son, Federal Food Administrator for
the District: John l. Weaver. Fuel
Administrator; John J. Newbold, who
represents a large group Of merchants;
Samuel J. Prescott. representing local
builders; W. W. Bowie, freight agent
of the Pennsylvania Railroad: d. NJ.
Fisher. freight agent Of the Baltimore
and Ohio Railroad. and Chas J. Co.
lumbus. secretary OF the Retail Mer-
chants Association.
The Washington herald., 1917-12-23

Shumate. OF the Pennsylvania rail-
road: Raymond W. Pullman, major
and superintendent OF the Metro-
politan Police Department, and L.
c. Sherar.
The Washington herald., 1917-12-23

BRIG. GEN. WILLIAM J. NICHOLSON division commander At
Camp Meade who Landed yesterday by Secretary Of War Baker
the excellent showing of the $4,000 under his charge The
occasion marked the first divisional review in the country for the
summoned to the eolors through selectve draft.
The Washington herald., 1917-12-23
Committees Named.

This committee held a session i'm
mediately after the announcement Of
the membership. and adopted resolu-
lions calling upon the consignees OF
freight in Washington TO dray their
goods Immediately after arrival An
appeal was made 10 government offi-
Gals and heads OF local industries to
instruct shipping clerks to remove
freight between s and 6 o'clock during
the day. Railroads were requested,
in the resolution. TO give accurate and
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-13
Legislative Reception

Ihcfe mas gone out over the State wear
after year, the impression that the great
reception is given by the Governor and
members of the Legislature. Nothing
could be farther from the truth. Citizens
Of Augusta are the hosts; they give the
reception to the Governor and members
of the Legislature.
1t Is natural that the wrong idea should
have been entertained, because the COM
mittee of citizens has always been very
liberal In extending the invitations quite
very glad to do so.
Under this exceedingly generous prac-
tice on the part of our people the num-
Der has grown SO large in recent years
as to make the matter of caring for them
at the hall exceedingly difficult and to
practically prohibit dancing with any
degree of comfort
This year the committee has voted to
limit the complimentary tickets to the
Governor and Council and members If
the Legislature.
II any Augusta citizen, or anybody
else, wants to invite a friend he can, Of
course, do 50 by purchasing the extra
ticket. Each ticket admits one gentle
man and two ladies': an extra ladies'
ticket costs two dollars
II man contributes s. he can have
one ticket: IL he wants two tickets he
must contribute $40: 10 tickets $50 There
will be positively no variation from this
rule
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-13

that of Alvin Howard, who had been
taken in by the police Saturday night
on the charge of drunkenness and dis
turbance, and when he was brought
into court Monday morning he brought
with him on his countenance certain
evidences that there had been dis
turbancc and that he had been con-
nected with it. Howard was repre-
scented by Samuel Titcomb and pleaded
not guilty, but Officer Cyr, who made
the arrest told the story of the affair,
the details of which convinced the
court that the respondent was guilty.
and he was given sentence of $40 and
costs taxed at So, or 80 days in Jail.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-13
'KENNEbEC REAL
ESTATE TRANSFERS

The following real estate transfers
have been recorded during the past
week at the Kcnnebec county registry
Of deeds:
AuCuSta-D. Frank Moore Of Angus
Ia to Elsie ]. Churchill Of Wolfeooro,
n. H., land and buildings, 81; Everett
IT, Lowell of Augusta to BARLEY A.
Jackson of Augusta, land 81.
China--Charles TT. Doe OF China to A.
A. II. Fitch of Benton. land and build
ings. 81: James A. Mclaughlin of
China tc Frank NJ. Stuart of China,
land and buildings. 81.
acknowledgements z. Milliken of
Portland to Eva L. Meader Of Halo
we'll, land and buildings, 81: G. A.
Robertson of augusta to Lizzie Rob-
ertsCn of Augusta, land. 81 (Oct. IS,
1880: Bertie Moody Clark of Gardi-
ner to Nanni Evans Davis of New
York. land and Iuildihgs, g..
elmer Knox OF Oakland to
BERTHE y. NitI,am of Oakland, land
and buildings. 81
Observation-Disclosures NJ. Walls Of Hal
lowell t. OrrinGton G.. Nash of Pitts
ton. land, ST.
Vas Frank r. Taylor of
Nassalhoro 70 Frank Gctchell of Vas
salhCro. right Of way. ST. Stella !. Sher-
man ana Blaine Sherman OF Nassal-
boro to Elbrid2e q. Jackson of Vas
salboro. land. 81.
WatervilIe-Lt uise Fotel Of Water
Vile to George Eugene Fotel of Wa
terville. land. ST.
Observation-Disclosures & Whitney
GO. of Boston to Fred w. Mason of
WinsloW, land and buildings, 81: Hol-
lingsworth & WhitneN'Co. of Boston to
William G. Mcdonald of Winslow.
land and buildings, 81: Hollingsworth
& Whitney CO. of Boston to Maurice
F. Mccarthy of WinsIow, land and
buildings. 81; Martin F. Bartlett of
Waterville to First National Bank of
Waterville. land in Winslow and Vas
salboro. land. 81.
Winthrop-Elmer f. Newbert OF Au-
custa 10 Walker Blaine Beale Of Au-
custa, land, 81.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-13
WINDSOR

WEST--The Ladies' Union will meet
with Mrs. D. G. True Tuesday, Feb. Is.
Rev. NJ. H. Wakefield with eight boys
under his leadership left Augusta at 2
p. M. Friday for Lewiston to attend the
Y. NJ. C. A. State Boys Convention
held in that place for three days. The
boys were, viz, James Caswell and
George Hatch of Weeks Mills. Wilbur
Casey, West Windsor. Clifton Lowdon.
Fred Gardner. Arson Trask, Elbridge
Caswell and Colman Randall from Ty-
lers Corner. Mr.. Wakefield and party
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-13
KOUSS|NOC CHAP
Ter, D. A. R., GIVES
Big Whist PARTY
Monday Afternoon at City Hall
for Purpose of Raising Fund
to Be Devoted to Copying
Vital Statistics of CitN At
tendance Is Large and Affair
Is a Brilliant Success

A most successful whist party was
given on Lincoln's birthday il City han
by koussinoc Chapter of the -. a, IL,
- tables being well filled with guests.
The hiG hall was appropriately dc"urat-
ed with Tags and bunting. a large pill
turc or Lincoln being suspended from
the wall back Of the stage, ana Mrs. ".
H. Gannett very generously donated
beautiful flowers. which were also used
in decorating the tables and hall The
table covers bore the state seal and the
emblem uf the Chapter. and the place
cards. with the bust Of Lincoln in has
relief, We're decorated by Mrs, Charles
Jones.
The committee in charge of the af-
fair consisted of Mrs. L. c. CARL, Mrs.
c. III, Howard, Miss Alice Reynolds.
Mrs. w. II. Gannett, Mrs. Walter Wy
man and Mrs Harold Goss
Mrs L, {. CARL was the chairman of
the program committee and Mrs. W. H.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-13
Unclaimed Letters

Men-Maj. +. S. Appleton. Mr.. s. r
Bearce, Mr.. Thomas +. Berry, Mr.. Thorn
as Brooks, Mrs Frank Russell, Mr.. c. f
Butler, Mr.. A. J. Carter, Mr.. Frank
Clark, Mr.. William Corbett, Mr.. Ger
Cowan, Mr.. Harry J. Fletcher, Mr.. Jack
Guerney, Mr.. NJ. b. Howe, Mr. and Mrs
S. A. Hussey, Mr.. VIM. Kent. A. Z. Rog-
ers, Mr.. James F. Snow, Mr.. Alex Sur
rett, Mr. Edward Swith, II. d., Mr.. En-
est Thompson, Mr.. George Wing. Mr.
Harold A. Turner. Mr.. Walter Walker.
Women-Miss Frances Y. Blake, Mrs.
Lucy Gates, Mrs. Florence Carney. Mrs
Brann Jcwett, Mrs. D. p. Kimball, Mrs
Annie Libby, Alice NJ. Nelson. Mss Lula
Seeney, Miss Marion L. Stone, Mrs. \. II.
Wheeler.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-13

A very pretty little party was given
Saturday, Feb 10 by Thelma Mcguire
at her home. % Bridge street, the &C
casion being in honor of her 10th
birthday Tho homo was very prettily
decorated and many beautiful presents
were received: Sandwiches, orangeadc.
ice cream and cake were served by Mrs.
Frank Winter. Mrs. George Campbell,
Mrs. c. -. Hobbs and Mrs. Nellie
Crooker. The children were enter
tanned by Miss Campbell, and the occa-
sion was very much enjoyed by the o5
little ones present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-13
the MODERN TEST
OF EFFICIENCY
10 Fully Met by Hoods SarsapariIIa
and Peptiron Pills.

Because Of what it contains, of the
way it is made and of the record it
has achieved, Hoods Sarsaparilla is
warmly recommended TO you for
rheumatism, catarrh. scrofula, eczema
and other troubles arising from i'm
pure blood or low state of the system.
In cases that are radically anemic
and nervous-m marked by paleness,
thin flesh, sleeplessness, nerve-ex-
haustion, the power of Hoods Sarsa-
parilla is greatly increased by Pept-
iron Pills, the new pepsin, nux and
iron tonic. These two medicines make
the strongest combination course of
treatment for the blood and nerves Of
which we have any knowledge.
Thon sands of families are taking
these medicines. Let your family take
them 100. Get them now.--Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-13

The Cony High students were given
Monday morning an extension of their
recess which began last Friday on ac-
count of the convention a Waterville
for which they can thank the cold snap
of Sunday and Monday, for when the
hour came for opening school Monday
morning the temperature in the build
ing was only up to so degrees and as it
was impossible to increase it higher at
that time the students in the several
rooms in the building were dismissed
for the day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-13
ALFRED BILODEAU
FINED FOR ASSAULT
ALTON HOWARD
FOR DISTURBANCE

Alfred Biodeau was before the
municipal court Monday morning to
answer to charge of assault and bat
terry which was preferred against him
by his stepdaughter, Alice st. Pierre
who alleged that on last Saturday he
choked her. threw her down and
stepped on her. The respondent en-
tered a plea of guilty and was given a
fine of 50 and costs or 80 days in Jail.
The wife OF the respondent was pres
ent- and interceded in his behalf, and
the case was finally settled by the paw
ment Of the fine and costs.
Another case before the Court wo.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-13

Wednesday, Feb. II. is st. Valentines
day. and from the appearance of some
Of the store windows it would seem
that the usual preparations had been
made for the days observance. a no.
ticeable feature in connection with the
valentines of nowadays is the grad
ual decrease of the so-calied comics"
and the simplicity Of design of the
really pretty styles Of the days re-
minders.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-13

Tho Augusta Ice Co. has its work of
housing ice for the season about COM
pleted and expects to finish filling the
last house above the dam today. The
ice which is now being run into the
house is very heavy. some of it being
90 inches and over. The house now be-
ing filled will have roof put on it af-.
ter the work of filling is completed and
the company will then cut some ice for
private parties.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-13

Word has been received from Direct
or Chapman that Thursday evening,
Mar ]. will be the Augusta date for his
annual concert. at which he will pre-
sent tho most sensational artist q the
day-ohe of the worlds greatest sing
OPS Miss Nina Morsana. This an
nourccmcnt will he heralGed with
great JOY. for she is without doubt one
Of the greatest favorites ever brought
to Maine. and those who heard her at
the last Portland and Bangor Festivals
know that she literally swept the au
Giences off their feet, receiving
greater ovation than the renowned
Geraldine Farrar.
Mr. Chapman will also bring Nr.
Martin Richardson, a most eXtraordin-
ary operatic tenor from the Royal
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-13

opera House Il Florence, Italy, and
Miss Irma Proschwitzka Williams, who
has 40 superior IN America as a lady
Niolnist. Too much cannot be said of
those two artists. They, like Morgana.
nave appeared most successfully IN all
Of The European centerS and will make
4 Neritallc sensation at this concert
Tickets, which viii go on sale thrce
days in advance of concert date will be
at popular prices for such n remark
able combination of artists, and hold
crS of subscription season tickets for
this seasons augusta Entertainment
toulee will be given special reduced
rates. MI social functions should he
cancelled for that evening, for it will
be the musical event Of the season
which ono cannot afford to miss.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-13

Officer George MclNenpey of the Au
ruSta police force. who is confined TO
his home by a severe attack of the
grip. was reported Monday morning to
be slightly improved.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-13
THE ANNUAL REUNION
ST. MARY'S PARISH, CITY
HALL, FEB. 13, Ia. 1.

~
Mary" parish have boon CONNECTED
aud the entertainment viii omen this
Tuesday evening at City ham contin-
ulng edncsday and Thursday eve
nings. The Tuesday program Is as fol-
lows:
Program
"Thc Sweeping Brush Brigade" bv
20 little Misses -Dorothy Anderson, Jo-
sephinc Hanson, Esther Anderson
Mary Horran. Blanche Vioette, Cath
crime Roderick Beatrice Roderick, An
mic Golfer, Margaret Pcrham, Mary
Smith. Josephine Evers. Madeline AL
bison. Madeleine I.aftin. Winifrcd
toaklcy, Eileen Stone, Kathleen Fox
Margaret Shirley Claire Kane, Mad
allyn De Grandy, Marguerite Murphy.
Song-"Shc's the Daughter Of Moth
er Machree," Marie Simpson.
Song, Guess Who" little boys
James Conley. Robert Sawyer, James
Mclaughlin. Anthony Murphy, Warren
Fletcher, Charles Cunning, Ernest
Sawyer, Albert Mclaughlin, Gorhalh
Cunning, John Fox. Robert Tobin, Jo-
seph Shirley, Stanley Stone. John
Murphy, Bartlett Wakefield, Arthur
Burke.
Song. Arthur Lambert
Points Of View, Dorothy Anderson and
Warren Fletcher
"A Worldwide Peace"-God of War,
Albert Wheeler; Courtier, John Allison;
France, James Bowling: England, Grace
CaNanaugh; Turkey. Maurice Frederick
Holland, BESSIE Colmon; Russia, Mar
Earet Lynch; Japan, Dorothy Regan;
Italy, Martin Fox: Mexico. Marie Simp-
son; Africa Beatrice Pickett; Germany.
Percy Larrabee; America, Frances Muir
ply, Leona Clement. Elizabeth Laffin.
Fan Drill--Phyllis Morrisey. Dorothy
stone. Frances Murphy, Elizabeth LAT
fin, Margaret Lynch, Doris Buckley.
Cecilia Ouellette, Marion Damren, Grace
Kane. Jennie Faulkner, Marie Simpson.
Jessie Colman. Beatrice Pickett, Agnes
Golfer, Leona Clement. Doris Williams.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-13

Lawrence Purinton is home from
Hebron Academy for q few days and
is enjoying the time with his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles l.. Purinton on
Green street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-13

The regular monthly meeting of the
Woman's Missionary Auxiliary of the
Penney Memorial church will be held
at 7.30 this Tuesday evening with Mrs.
G. +. Penney. Summer street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-13

Mr.. and Mrs. Nathan Weston left
Sunday for New York on combined
business and pleasure trip and expect
TO he absent from horne for about
week
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-13

was prevented from doing my work.
4 sent for a free sample OF Cuticura
Soap and Ointment Ii gave me relief
so I bought more, and ! used two cakes
a Cuticura Soap and two boxes OF ONT.
mert when | was completely healed"
lSignetl Miss Josephine Hovey, Adams
Conn, Biddeford, Me, July 20, 1916:
wv NAV relv on Cutiours 10 care for
your skin. scalp. hair and hands. Moth
ing better to clear the skin OF pimpless
and blo,ehes. the scalp OF dandnif and
The hands OF ehapping. Besides the
Soap has no superior for all toilet uses.
For Free Trial by Return Mail ad.
dr.. postcard. "Cuticura, Dept. X,
Boston" Sold throughout the world.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-13

The city council will hold its regular
monthly meeting next Monday even
ing. Feb. 10, 1t tho usual hour, $50 in
tho city council rooms.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-13

W. l.. JudkinS, proprietor OF the
Lawrence House. was down town Mon
day. the FIRST time in five weeks. He
has been quite ill.,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-13

Dt ". II. Harris left on the $50
train Monday morning for trip OF a
few days in Boston on professional
business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-13

The Big Sisters Association Of Kan
sas City has applied for incorporation
in that city so that IL can operate .
hotel for business women exclusively.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-13

II. L. Merrill of the Russell & Weston
60. store is iii New York this week in
the interests of that company.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-13

arms were covered. Then
a hard crust formed just
like a scale. My face too
broke out the same way
and the eruption caused
Disagreement. Host a good
deal Of sleep. My arms
were innamed so | could
no, roll IN my sleevcs and
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-13
Local Matters

Shum1E full Dress suits arc always in
stock AT l.. r.. Davis * Co's.--AdV.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-13
ANNUAL CHAPMAN CONCERT

Director Chapman Announces List of Artists Coming to City
Hall Mar. IA Most Extra ordinary Ofering-Fitng Gil
max to a Season of Unusual Musical Events.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-13

wedding Of al kinds at the kennebec
WeIIing & Brazing CO., - Willow
stroct Tel 449- M.-Adv
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-13

\ son was born Monday morning at
the Augusta General hospital to Mr..
and Mrs. Fred Conner Of this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-13

expect to return Monday morning.
Mrs. Wakefield Allied the pulpit sun
day in absence OF the pastor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-13
CUT|CURA HEALS
BLOTCHES ON ARMS
That ltched and Burned. Hard Crust
Formed Like Scale. Face Broke
Out. Two Cakes Cuticura Soap
and Two Boxes Ointment Healed.
Great hlo,ches broke out on my arms
-. 4 >. Il ~ .hIsra

Great hlo,ches broke out on my arms
TIA, would itch and burn so that when
scratched them they spread till my
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-04-26
WOMANS RELIEF CORPS
Elects and Appoints Officers in Brief
Business seasion--NeiIie g. Crow.
ley OF Rutland President.

Montpelier. April 20.--The Woman's
Relief Corps held an hours session in
the city hall this morning TO the pur-
pose Of electing officers and appointing
others. business which could not be COM
pleted at the session Thursday. The off,
GERS were installed and meeting of the
executive board with the president was
held before adjournment
The officeys elected are: President.
Nellie c. Crowley of Rutland; senior
vice-president. Jessie Sturtevant of st.
Adams; Junior vice-president. Mary Goss
OF Montpelier; treasurer, Minnie Il.
Kingsley Of Rutland; chaplain. Mary
Roberts of Springfield; executive board,
Emma Lapoint of Barre, Louise Switzer
OF Bellows Falls. Anna Bush of Newfane,
May X. Colby and Mary Bundy of Mont
pelier; delegate at large. Louise Switzer
of Bellows Falls: delegates. Mary Lyman
of Rutland. Ada Merritt of Cabot, Lucy
Cutting of Bennington, Alice Smith of
Chester; alternate at large. 1zora Lassor
of Rutland; alternates, Belle billiard of
Wallingford. Alice Hills of Burlington
Lottie Ladd of st. Adams and Hattie
Parker of Waterbury Center.
The appointive officers were Secretary,
Cordelia Needhain Of Rutland; inspector
Carrie Dean of Castleton; counselor
Helen p. Bonett of Concord; institutine
and installing officer Alice Smith OF
Chester: patriotic instructor, Luella Bick.
ford of Bradford; press correspondent
Belle Hilliard of Wallingford.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-04-26
NEXT CONFERENCE
At ST. J0HNSBURY
Methodist Laymen Meet at New.
port-Hon. Frank Plumley
Elected President.

Newport, April O.-At the morning ses.
sion OF the Methodist Conference the fol-
lowing candidates were admitted on trial
A. J. Dunlop. Thetford Center; william
A. Moore, Brattleboro: Walter w. Cook,
Waterville; H. r. Campbell, West Enos-
burg; N. j. Mcfarland. Newport Center;
II. l.. Goddard. Stowe; N. e. Craig, Mont.
real Conference. The following were
placed on the retired list: I. p. Chase,
Albany; p. A. Smith. Groton; ]. II. Ben.
nett, Wilder: +. o. Thayer. California.
The invitation to hold next years con
ference at st. Johnsbury was accepted.
The meeting of the Laymens association
was held in the Congregational Church.
the program being arranged by Sanford
Daniels. secretary. The Hon. Frank
Plumley Of Northiield was elected presi-
dent, succeeding Senator w. r. Dilling-
ham; v. A. Irish. Enosburg Falls. first
vice-president: b. F. Moore. Newport
second ice-president; Leonard Wheeler,
White River Junction, third vice-presi.
dent; Sanford A. Daniels. Brattleboro
secretary and treasurer.
The special address by the Hon. Frank
Plumley as well as the reception to the
Pastors Wives Union was postponed
until Saturday in order to give the time
to the guest Of honor for this afternoon
Bishop John w. Hamilton. chancellor OF
the American University at Washington
Bishop Hamilton spoke in his usual force.
full and optimistic way and made a specia
plea for funds for the purchase Of a resi-
dence for the chancellor and the support
Of the university. The evening program
was a lecture by Bishop Franklin Hamil
ton. d. D., LII. D.. on 1.-The Fading of the
Mayhower or Plymouth Rock 100 Year.