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Los Angeles herald., 1890-03-31
The Royal Arcanum. J..

On Wednesday evening Southern Cal
ifornia Council, Royal Arcanum, will
give an entertainment at McDonald's
hall. Among those who will take part
are j. H. Wilson. T. Barnes, Nus. A. IL.
Jennings, w. r. Miller, w. Newton,
Miss Josephine williams, Mrs. N. B.
Grasty, Mrs. f. M. Kelsey, G.. II. Jen-
nings, S. Osborne, Miss Lily Bucking-
ham, Miss Prewett, and Messrs. Neff,
Newton, Alter McCord and Guillermo,
Mrs. Hopkinson, Miss Rose Harbin,
Mis- Bell Thomas, Miss Lillian Whelpley,
Mr.. Hopkinson and Mr.. Stevens
Los Angeles herald., 1890-03-31
Literary Entertainment.

The Young Mems Literary Society en-
tertainment given on Wednesday was
one of the best this association has yet
furnished. f. A. J. Gallewas gave a
recitation in mastery style, F. B. Kits
read the interesting society paper, ii. L..
Price sang comic song that captured
the audience, VIM. Slaughter gave a
reading and George Hupps's declama-
ton was we'll received. A debate upon
Resolved that limited monarchy is a
better form of government than the
present government of the United
States" closed the evening. William
Jeffries and S. Schift spoke for the
affirmative and r. d. Morris and f. w.
Allender for the negative.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-03-31
The Banning Party.

Miss Banning gave party ON thurs
day evening at her home ON Fort iili.
Among those present We're: Misses
Mildred Howell, Eloise Elderkin, Louise
Dunn, Annie Smith, Miss Butler, Miss
Van Dyke, Miss Houghton, Miss Waddi-
love, Miss Wills, Mrs. Platter, Mrs. Van
Dyke, Miss Lucy Banning, Miss Mary
Banning, Mrs. Banning, Miss Macneal,
Miss Gebhart, and the Misses Mullen
Messrs. Percy Hoyle, Judge Clark
Maurick Clark, F. X. Smith, Mr.. Hardee
Hancock Banning, Mr.. Harmon, Mr.
Houghton, Mr.. Platter, Mr.. Wills, Mr.
Patton and Mr.. Hancock.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-03-31
Sunday School Anniversary.

OuAUdT ADuAEtTSaTJs
On Friday evening the fifteenth ami
versary Of the organization of the First
Baptist Sunday school was celebrated.
The members OF the school were treated
to refreshments early in the evening,
after which the following programme
was rendered. Organ voluntary, Mrs. j.
c. Ogilvie; song, "Wondrous Love-"
the school; prayer by the pastor, Daniel
Read, LII. D.. song, "Fill the Ranks" ]"
the school; piano duet, Alma and Laura
Hege; song, ''I'm Little Pilgrim"
primary department; gossip, "But Don't
You Tell" Grace Ferguson and Mia
Jackson; Madam, GIVE Come a-Court-
ing" Mary Weldon and Nita Bowen;
Poetry of Motion (by request), Stella A.
Cressey vocal solo, Mrs. Mamie Catch
ing; duet, guitar and banjo, Mr. and
Mrs. G. S. DeLano; recitation, Miss
Kittie Richards violin solo, Arthur S.
Smith; duet, guitar and banjo, Mr.. and
Mrs. c. $. DeLano. The officers and
teachers OF the Sunday school are as fol-
ent; John w. Francis, Charles A. Reece,
Cronkhite; secretary; Burton Green,
Jesse I. Tabor, librarians; Miss
Grace g. Hubbard, pianist; Miss
Lucille Catching, violinist; Burton
Green, cornetist; Mrs. Mamie Catching,
chorister; Prof. Melville Dozier, Mrs
Burr Bassell Mrs. A. G. Potter, Miss
Florence A. Stull, Miss Vesta A. Ohm
stead, Mrs. j. M. Ballard, |. H. John
son, Mrs. j. H. Burks, d. ID. Whitney,
Mrs. Chas. S. DeDano, Miss Iva A. Cor
nelius, DR.. B. @. Burge, teachers; Mrs.
J. f. Cressey, principal Of primary de
Dartment
Los Angeles herald., 1890-03-31
The Thomson Party.

A very pleasant party was given by o.
G. Thompson at the Ramona parlors on
Friday evening. Among those present
the following were noticed: Misses
Wise, Corinne Wise, Wynn, Foss,
Strakey, Whelpley, Scott, Blanchard,
Grissom, Stephens, Alva Stephens, Dill
lingham, Loomis, Buck, Emerson
Messrs. E. w. Nelson, viii Colmery
Frank Dinsmore, II. &. Carter, Thomas
Cough, G. r. Dubois, w. Y. White
Chas. Morris, Oscar Ragland, W. A.
Gooding, Fred. Manchester, II. Lin
brock, c. f. Hunter, w. II. Edwards
M. Gress, G.. w. Davis, G. w. Connell
F. 2. Hill and Dr. Pritchard and wife.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-03-31
Canadian Entertainment.

he entertainment given by the Cana
dian American Society on Tuesday even
ing last at the hall of the A. O. U. w.,
there was large attendance and the
programme prepared for the occasion
was well rendered. Messrs. Smith,
Miller, Osborne and Heyes each gave a
vocal solo and the bagpipe solo by
George Mcdonald elected considerable
applause. The special attraction of tho
evening was the marked elocutionary
and dramatic talent of the "wee win
some lassie" Miss Ethel Stewart in he1
recitation and dance. Another meeting
will be held in the same hall on Tuesday
evening.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-03-31
Perry-Dayis Surprise Party.

On Friday evening Mrs. Mamie Perry
Davis was rendered surprise party by
her friends, the occasion being her birth
day anniversary. Among the guests
were Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Bell, Miss
Flora Culver DIR. and Mrs. Small, Miss
Henderson, Mrs. Percy Ross, Mr. and
Mrs. l.. RAIDER, Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Perry,
Mr.. and Mrs. B. Chandler, DR.. }. 5.
Owens, Signor Modini, Mr.. and Mrs. J.;
H. Toberman, Mr.. Mathers, Mr.. and
Mrs. H. J. Fleishman, Mrs. Catferty,
Miss Mary Brown, Mr.. and Mrs. LARA
bee, Mrs. Ella Stork, Miss Smith, Miss
Dewey, Messrs. George Steckle, Fred K:
Smith, Mr.. Bevan, Boyle Workman and
T,ieutenant Perry
Los Angeles herald., 1890-03-31
Churchill Birthday Party.

Miss Marion Churchill, the little
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. o. H..
Churchill, celebrated her seventh birth
day Tuesday by giving party at her
home on Figueroa street. AT O'Clock
a charming tea was served. Among the
invited were Hattie Severance and
friend, Annie Dunn, Louis Mcfarland,
Bertha Boal, lone Childress, Leila
Simons, Bertha Russell, Adela Macneal,
Adelaide and George Luitweiler, Nellie
Fullerton, Neil Pendleton, Eddie May
heM and others
Los Angeles herald., 1890-03-31
The Charming Club.

Tomorrow evening the first OF these
dramatic recitals will be given under
the auspices OF the Charming Club at
the Church of the Unity. The pro
gramme is as follows; Scenes from the
Merchant of Venice (Shakspeare), Miss
l.. Bread and Mrs. j. S. Owens; Vocal
Selection, Mrs. G. d. Parsons and Mrs.
L. f. Scott; "Trouble in the Amen
Corner" (Anon), "Henry V" (Wooine
Scene) (Shakspeare); cleft Behind, y
Florence Perry; "a Baby's Soliloquy, y
(AnOnN
Los Angeles herald., 1890-03-31
Illinois Social.

An immense audience enjoyed the H.
linois association social Friday even
ing. The entertainment opened with
charming selections by the High School
orchestra, and then followed a series OF
musical selections, continuing till the
intermission. There were social num-
bers by Mr.. and Mrs. Tanning, and Mr..
Ragland piano duet by Oracle Balm
ter and Nellie Mccormick; piano and
violin trio by Pearlie Gleason, Hal. Glea-
son and Will Brown; a guitar duet by
Mr.. Bickle and Miss Schaneman; a
guitar and harmonica duet by Messrs.
Fisher and Hollingsworth a song and
dance by Pearlie Gleason.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-03-31
KISSES.

prominent physician calls the kiss " an
elegant dissemination of disease" He says.
fever is spread by it, so are lung Diseases .
Out upon the gnarled and sapless vagabond
the old fox says the grapes are sour. Let him
devote himself to making our women healthy
and blooming that kisses may be kisses ,oa,s This
Favorhe Prescription, which is simply mag
ical in curing diseases peculiar to females:
After taking it for a reasonable length OF
time there will be no more irregularity, back
ache, bearing-down sensations. nervous pros
tration, general debility and kindred ailments.
1t is the only medicine for women sold by
from the manufacturers. that it will give sat
isfacton in every case, or money refunded.
ABook of 160 pages, on woman and Her
to any address, securely sealed in plain en-
velope, on receipt of ten cents in stamps.
Address, WORLDS DIsPENsARY MEDICAL
ASSOCIATION, 663 Main Street, Buffalo, N Y.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-03-31
McKeIIar Reception.

The Misses McKellar gave pleasant
reception on Tuesday evening at the
residence OF their parents, in Downey, in
honor of the marriage of their brother,
Jas. w. Mcclellan, to the daughter OF
Hon. A. E. Davis, OF Los Angeles. The
Young ladies on this occasion proved
themselves most successful entertainers.
Among those who were present were :
Misses Lou Davis, Clara French, Lou
Joe faulsell, Florence Holman, ANNIE
Los Angeles herald., 1890-03-31
Dr.. PIERCE'S PELLETS

Purely Vegetable and Perfectly Harm
Cheapest, Easiest to Take. One Tiny,
sugar coated Pellet a Dose. Cures
Sick Headache, bilious Headachee,
tSc9xs. and ali dersnaesnents r the Stomach
and Bowels. rs cents vial, BY druggists.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-03-31
Inherited Scrofula.

Swift's Specific IS. S. S.) cured my little
boy Of hereditary scrofula, which broke out
all over his face. For year he had suffered,
and had given up all hopes of his recovery,
when at length decided to use S. s. S. Al
ter using few bottles he was entirely cured.
Not symptom now remains of the disease.
This was three years ago.
MRS, L. L. MATHERS. MathersyilIe. Miss.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-03-31

Stewart, Clifford Manning, Annie
Matthews, Decima Kendrick, Mr.. and
Mrs. II. A. Scott, Mr.. and Mrs. j. c.
Rives, Mr.. and Mrs. Emmett Stewart,
Messrs. J. H. Strine, D. 2. Kendrick, T.
j, Manning, II. X. Gray, Wylie Wallace,
". B, French, Hull Newcomb and
others.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-03-31
National Club Concert.

National Club No. 4 gave an enter
tainment on Wednesday in which Mrs.
Carson, Misses M. Duncan, Hazel Bald
win, Nettie Powers, Katie Schoneman
and Maud Clark; Messrs. England, Tay-
lor, 7. Moreley, Shepard, John Webster,
Price, Holt, Harry and Charlie Schone-
man took part. There was large at
tendance and the programme was thor
OuphlY eniOYed
Los Angeles herald., 1890-03-31

The ladies of Fort-street NJ. e. church
will give an Oriental Tea, on Wednesday
evening, at the residence of Rev. and
Mrs. r. S. Cantine.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-03-31
A Fairly Active Week All
Over the City.
Reports Of the Most Recent
Pleasurable Events.
Numerous Receptions and Several
Surprise Parties.
Weddings, Birthday Celebrations, Enter
tainments Concerts -Musicales-Card
Parties and Other Gatherings.

The fourth reception of Fl. j. Kramer,
at his academy, was given on Friday
evening.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-03-31

Aaron Fisher, Max Roth, F. Meyer,
Frank Haven, d. Samson, j. G. Rich
ardson, w. 7. Harris, j. S. Buskirk, H.
Klien and James Coggins.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-03-31
Plenty OF Sand.

'The sugar trust seems to die hard"
eyes. There is lots of sand in the
sugar trust. y Chatter.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-03-31

On Saturday evening the Bakers
Union gave ball at Turner hall. There
was a large attendance, and very en-
joyable evening was passed.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-03-31

In the early part of last year had vio-
lent attack of rheumatism, from which
wasconfined to my bed for over three months
and at times was unable to turn myself in
bed, or even raise the cover. A nurse had to
be in constant attendance day and night. l
was SO feeble that what little nourishment
took had to be given me with spoon. Af-
ter calling in the best local physicians. and
trying ali other medicines without receiving
any benefit, was induced by friends to try
Swifts Specific Is. S. 81 discontinued all
other medicines, and took course of S. S. S.
thirteen small bottles, which affected COM
plete and permanent cure.
L. G. BASSET, FL Dorado, Kansas.
Treatise on Blood and Skin Diseases mall
edfree. SWIFT SPECIFIC co. Atlanta, Ga.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-03-31

Mrs. J. j. Woodwork, assisted by
Mrs. Langtri and Kris. De Camp, gave
progressive hearts party Tuesday even
ing, at the residence of Mrs. Woodwork
on Hill street. About fifty guests were
present, delicious supper was served
and dancing enjoyed.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-03-31

A progressive euchre party was given
last Tuesday evening in the parlor OF
Rogers hotel, corner Temple street and
Union avenue. Among those present
were Misses Buckingham, Clark, Long,
Picket, Dee and Bennett; Messrs. Ander-
son, Collins, Mooney, Erwin, Warren,
Hewes, Mccullough and Bennett.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-03-31

Mrs. DIR. Burbank received her hosts
of friends at her elegant residence, No
523 South Main street, Wednesday after
noon. She was assisted by Mrs. j. II.
Jones and Miss Quincy. The parlors
were decorated with beautiful floral
pieces.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-03-31

Mr.. and Mrs. J. D. Burch, who are
about to remove to San Diego, were ten
dered reception Wednesday evening,
by the Y, M. G. A. and Ladies AuXil-
iary, of which latter organization Mrs.
Burch is president. Fully $50 people as
sembled in the Y M. c. A. hall.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-04-04
uoy,y srFFRAGrsrs ENCOURAGED.

The Ncw-York city Woman Suffrage Club held its
monthly meeting at No. i.eAlns'oh'a''. "ss "s"s
,rh,rc was a good attendance. Mis-. Lille DeVcruN
,,lakc pfcr!d d. She poke the encouraging OUTLOOK
for woman suffrage In the prospective State OF "yom's
Mrs Blake severely arraigned Representative springer LOT
his action In opposing the admission OF wyoming a.
stat. with tho provision OF woman suffrage ana conn.
ov prophosed that of that Territory wouiu
vote al the next Presidential election.
She reviewed the past Of the league In securing
women factory inspectors Letters OF regret from hoo
Inc.rsol and others not being able 10 attciu th'
recent dinner Of the League owing 10 previous engage
mcnt were read Mrs Daley then presented Tor the con-
alteration Of the members petition to be forwarded To to
Car Of relative 10 the crucits pracusu upon ''
Stb,rIan cxles Signatures desired. The speaker
., the evening Mrs william Cahoon IT,, Of Little ROCK
Ark read an entertaining essay on "Patriotsn "hoh
was substantially made up OF arguments for woman SUI
frage and equal rights with men, Among tho'e present
,,ere Mrs d. c. Gross Mrs A Secor, Mrs carrie r.
ANGEL Miss Charlotte T.. Daley. Mrs Emily L. Wakemsn
and Mr. and Mrs. Ardenberg. OF Chicago.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-04-04
nm ,,ov rrrLOW,S RECITALS.

With tho third of his pianoiore Ncl'"hs a' ','
prosdwav Theatre Yesterday DR.. Won Bueiow 'ooh
,nnorarv leave of the New-lOrk public. Ills pro
cr,nme opened with Brahmss third sonata com
nosed thittysx years ago. aud decidedly BeethoVe"Nh
,D character and closed with Chopns Allegro dc Con
,ert which was good-naturcdly supplemented WIFI
ne same composers waltz in y fiat In ooHph"no'
nth an enthusiastic demand. Between these WORK
were half q dozen smaller pieces. three DIV haiuc
and three by Mozart. In these. especially Ill
No,artean Andante in Il major which he played ai'e'
the Rondo in A minor instead of before IL as an
rounced il seemed as If the choicest attributes OF nj
stvle were displayed: but this view haa 10 "
changed when he played Schumanns maghinooh
Fantasia op l.. some of his work IN me H''
sora,as of Beethoven excepted this per
tormancc was the Hottest exhibition OF piano
rorte PLAYING which tho redoubtablo doctor has
gtvcn in New-York since his visit fifteen years ago
II was all the more enjoyable too, from tc iac'
,h,, his avoidance of schumanns music IN his mis-
cellaneous programme last year had LED 10 inc
s,snicion that either he no longer cared for Una
tu,iv passionate and romantic poet OF the piaoiorr
or was an Indifferent PLAYER of ms music. II any II
ves,eydsv's audience held the latter opinion they
yyrnst have experienced thorough conversion. for
no- eoouent reading of the Fantasia could scarceI,
Nc Imagined And. as If the magnitude OF the 'hsi
b.s iusnired him. his technical skill grew WIN ui'
Nod of the occasion. Even the comparatively slnpi
neces were marred by more numerous nlsliaps thai
befel him in the difficult fantasia.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-04-04
NOTES OF THE STAGE.

-. ,ras a large audience at the Ambcrg Ihcatre
nh, al the benefit Of c. A. Friese. Inc Dill
hs' ~, q. the Lallet 81 At the Doll Store ana the
-, A., three acts Faustlet and Marguerite
CON- these pieces will be repeated 'ohsH' anu ''o
tomorfV"' Ill, =, M nan
A. today is Good Friday there VIII De no per
..manc,s this evening at DAYS Ihea'c' INC 1'uiso'
sorare the Union Square ana inc hS'o"'" ANY O
pay hOuscs will be open as usual
s,rcor Tamagno makes his last appearance az 'ne
.,a,o,otan Opera House this evening as nc Is oonsc'
. start for south America imn'eui''eH' "' VIII
ing "Otcllo'
.ror,e,. Me. MT y which Miss Rose Coghiah prayed
-, - onor, House Tuesday night was SO
o, ~ received that She will repeat IL to-hs"''
wilson Barrett and his company VIII appear III '"i'
~ -, No. oG In the course of their engage
TO-, In Philadelphia they will give one periorghanMG Me-
u Wy na,no Z Ierone's What woman VIII ~ vi
barrett has q VILLAIN Pa'"
: 1inmon. who has been playing The burglar
ara, e,so will make another tour In the sane p'o'e
next season. ,.,.
,o,o.. vooell will present The Corsican Brothers
-, oner, House next week, ana IL Is lihcIS
a. ,n9 " rilI not play the piece in this CITY again.
c.,nova,li the jugglcr. formerly with the Howard
.,na,, company, has undergone surglcai open"
.,e which IS likely to his future WORK re fou " nn
uVm Inv his trick Of letting canhoh-Oan i'ii vi
his shoulder o,, 49,
al. Mary pugcan who is singing In Inc "oh
:, pamcr,s Theatre, will stay III THIS country
.heo the company returns to England; ,,Sn oscrs :"
ph,Iis will go back. though she HIS IN" WV 0
engagements IN this country
The title Of the latest play by William 1nle''e Is
sNinety DAYS After Date
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-04-04
ARMY AVID NAVY INTELLIGENCE.

Washington April 3.-Ihe following have been appoint
ed cadets az the United Military Academy: Charles
T. Robinson With District, North Carolina; Verne y
warrnccr Xth District, Ohio, with Robert H. Austin as
alternate.
CAPTAIN Byron Wilson has been ordered TO command
the receiving ship Independence April 30 surgeon
~ Ferr,b,e Ia, been ordered TO the Essex. April ~
Captan John W Philip has been ordered from The com
uaud Of the independence April 30 and ordered To duty
A. member ~ the Board Of Inspection ana Survey San
francisco Commander .. \. Batchelef from the Navy
Yard Norfolk April a. and ordered TO special duty NJ
The Dclawar. Ri>cr Iron Works. Chester Penn Leu
cmmondcr A. s. Snow has been detached as mem
Der Of the Board II inspection and Survey April To- anu
ordered TO conn and the E,>rN. April - Passed As
-ant Surgeon Frank Anderson has been detached rom
Tho polphin ON the reporting Of HIS relief. and ordered TO
, ho,,e and r.rort arfN al. Passed Assistant Sur
,n : H. Griffith ha, leoh detached from duty at the
rur.au Of Hygiene April 10, and ordered to the Dolphin
ANNAPOLIS, Md. April 3-Licutcnant j. \. winner VIII
D., attached from :hc naval Ordnance Proving GROUND
ami IL and pro,ccd to NewYork, To report FOR duty on
RI. tinted state. steamship iss y. April -.
Tho United states steamship Triton, Mate y r. LomaN
counantlng arrived tbs morning from the Navy iaiu'
,lnnton with guns and ordnance stores for the Naval
n,,,,,,., l.,oylng Ground and the Naval Academy
c,,,,tus IL A. Bartlett and James NJ T. Young
rated states Marine corps TO be continued on duty
-, IN. Marine barracks Naval Academy, until April l.
1891 uulcs, otherwise ordered
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-04-04

Albany, ApriI a-rhe syfacu.o >iancateleS water
iii the subject Of discussion for Two hours before
the Assembly Cl;o, Committee this afternoon I'm the
Assembly CHAMBER TIN. ,tY If SYRACUSE sent the
largest delegation TO favor the hl that has been here
at any prcviou; discussion # the meas
uro m committee The opponent, o' the
iii were also present I'm increased numbers
There viii be further hearing neat Tuesday, a. tho
Sew York delegation had not arrived at O'Clock
owing t. the Hudson River Railroad accident. Aiier
H.. hearing iu .>r1lffyr session. the cOmnttcc de
didcd to report the hlll fnNoUulN. chairman hui1S
dissenting from the report. The hill VIII hr reported
to morrow IN order 10 Ia II obtain plac" Oh the
calendar aud all member, of the committee aSrced
go ash that the bill DC rceOn.mcd for the hearing On
Tuesday next.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-04-04
RAIN NAY FALL HERE 10 DAY.

From latest reports would seem tat the people Of
New Orleans are satisfied with Sergeant Dunn pup
iished reputation Of the alarming 'tv''' S''''D"N" "
hin, and viii Ne content with noting less than his
Official scalp Not only IL is said h1 the Ne"-Oiehs
Board OF petltoned GeneSai Grecf Tor The aesa
removal from the local weather bureau but the Louisiana
Congressmen at Washington are laid TO be pushhg 'ne
case Letters Of Indignant remortIahce arc D''"s
showered upon Genera. Greedy from al parts OF Loa"
GENERAL Greedy yesterday ccod letter TO sergeant
Dunn asking for detailed expiration OF ms ac'u"'
statements regarding the floods son the Mississippi
The two storms from the southwest ana ho'"'"'7'
Which met at point over Nebf~'a' are III" "o''
,.,,wara IN the direction Of the u. Valley,
and Yesterday rain fell all along tn Mississippi Missouri
and Ohio valleys Ncw-York will ict niue OF inc ram
to-day or Tonight accompanied by' rise in tempe
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-04-04
THE PROHIBITION QUESTION IN IOWA.
]. S. GARRISON on THE AUTHORIZATIONS con.

j. S. GARRISON on THE AUTHORIZATION CON
vENTIoN-DEFECTS OF Tue PRESENT LAW.
Washington April "A repoter of the Associated
Press today asked First Assistas PostmaserG
Clarkson about the which csuIted in the state
Conference of the Anti-prohibtin Republicans in
Iowa. and for his views to the elton taken by the
convention Mr.. Clarkson sketchedthe facts leading
up to the enactment of the presentprohlbiory law,
which went into effect July 4, lass and added. in
part
1t has therefore been on trial for near seven wears
speak Of il from the point of view me who snp.
ported the amendment and afterward snnorted the
enactment of the law-not because bclcvd il To- be in
illIby right, but because all other mctpds having
failed In efficiency and this being decnd good
method by large body of the people. f,, and the
Republican newspaper generally felt, Ia, il was
worthy OF a trial. While 1t has proved an dmirallc
towns, il has failed find the public opinio 10 en-
force itself in the larger cities, and IN the couies on
the Mississippi River, which are largely sctcd by
people Of European birth 1t Is an open fact rat II
cOnstabulary, which the temper OF the Iowa ppple
would never permit. / am frank TO say that it6as
failed in these large cities. In perhaps elshty'vc
counties Of the state ii ) wei enforced. and Us
largely emptcd the jails in fifty or sixty countiy
and the people in such counties are devoted to it an
would not surrender IL.
The Republican party has never been united in tn
support of the measure. As many 10000 or 60.
600 Republicans have been opposed t. 1t. but have
gone along with the party. willing 10 see the cN
pertinent tried. This convention of "Wednesday wa
representative OF these 10000 10000 Republicans
They feel THAI: having served with patience sever
years trial Of prohibition. the party should tab
such action will utilize the wisdom gained by thl
trial and experience, noniiy the law mahlnl
TO large cities the option OF license. My own judi,
ment is that some such modification should be made