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Show Would Sloi Crtatini. Thomas II. Mlnnlian of Columbus, 0 who haa originated a movement Pr the abolition of the American euatum uf "treating." presented hla plans to the central division of the KnlghU uf Columbus at their meeting In Put-lu-lluy a few duys ugo. Mr. Mluahan la a prominent attorney of Columbus and deputy of thla district of lhe Knight" of Columbus. Thla movement la endorsed by eminent divines uf thr Human Catholic church and of tht Protcatnnt denomination. lie aavn TWMM li MINAHAN. that the obliteration of the euatum eua-tum of treutlng. ao extensively practiced by Americans, Is the flret rfal step toward total abstinence. He Is confident that with the active support sup-port of (he churches the movement will become national. Tho Initial atep wna taken In the ninka of the Columbus Council No. 1. Knights of Columbus, which adopted resolutions pledging Ita nienibera to refrain from the ciistum. When It la considered that the nntlnnul organliatlun baa a membership of ku.000. the real Importance Import-ance of this crusade will be understood |