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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-26
GRAND JURY INVESTIGATING.
New Workers Would Fix Criminal Re-
sponsiblity for High Price of Milk.

New York, Jan. 25.-An effort was be-
gun today to fix criminal responsible
lty for the high price of milk This ac-
ton was taken under the Donnolly mo-
nopoly act by special grand jury.
Milk, eggs and butter led the process
sion Of receding prices in fod products
here today. Nation wide agitation.
aided by potent local influence, has
brought about the drop Meat, too, is
on the decline, following a greatly re-
duced consumption by multitudes in
protest against it's excessive cost.
State antf-monopoly laws are to be
invoked in the movement. Today spe-
cial grand jury whose particular office
1t will be to consider the effect of com
bnations among dealers in foodstuffs,
was sworn in. While it is expected
first to deal with the alleged milk
combine, possibly the whole scope of
the food situation will be taken in dur
ing it's probing. Milk is down cent
a Quart already on at least two big
dealers routes, the best butter has
been cut five cents a pound and eggs
are off five cents a dozen in local
markets. Retailers are afraid, in the
face of the agitation, to continue the
nrice. the provision men assert.
A mass meeting in protest against
high food prices was held in Union
SQUARE today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-26
Against High
Prices Proves Effective.
Meat, Butter, Eggs and Other
Articles Are Lower.
People In Many Sections Appeal to
Courts and Legislatures.

Chicago, Jan. 25.-Agitators against
the high cost of living gained their
first victory here in their battle
against prevailing food prices when
reductions of three to five per cent.
were announced in the wholesale
prices of eggs, butter, potatoes, pork
products and the better grades OF
dressed beef cuts.
Big recessions also are made in the
value of hogs. cattle, sheep and in the
quotations on wheat, corn, oats and
provisions on the speculative markets.
OF chief benefit to the housewife are
the declines in butter, which dropped
from 32 cents a pound wholesale to 81
cents, and in eggs which receded to 80
cents a dozen as cOntrasted to "a cents
last week. The Elgin butter market
recorded a big slump Butter men who
had been bidding as high as 38 cents
registered bids of but 80 cents and re-
ceived offerings. The deals practically
decided the price.
Three reasons were given in Elgin
as the cause of the decrease-the agi
tation against high prices of food
stuffs break in the corner on butter
held by butter company of Aurora,
and the decline in the demand since
the holidays.
In the Chicago wholesale markets
potatoes went down to 35 cents and
SO cents a bushel against an extreme
price of So cents on Saturday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-26
OAKLAND.

Mrs. Bertha Johnson went to Gardi-
ner Tuesday to visit friends and rela-
tives.
Miss Angie M. Robinson has return
ed to her home in Bingham, after a
visit with Mr.. and Mrs. r. c. Taylor.
Frank Kelley of Belgrade is visiting
Mr.. and Mrs. David Ellis.
Warren Durgin of The Forks was
calling on friends in town Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. c. Sheppard and
Mrs. c. /. Lincoln went to Lewiston
Tuesday to visit friends
Leon Bailey of North Arson was
calling on friends in town Tuesday.
Mrs. Nora Blake is visiting friends
in Belgrade.
Miss Florence Leavett of Albion is
visiting Mr. and Mrs. F. P. Hallett.
Mrs. Clara Mosher went to Rumford
Tuesday to visit relatives.
MIR. and Mrs. ]. H. Johnson enter
tanned party Of friends Tuesday even
ing at their home on Church street.
H. l.. Hunton went to Readfield
Tuesday on a short business trip.
The Excel Whist Club will meet
Thursday evening with Mr.. and Mrs.
Jessie Hallett, Dunn street.
H. F. Stevens of Sidney was in town
Tuesday calling on friends.
M. l.. French of North Arson was a
business caller in town Tuesday.
The Oakland High school is rehears-
ing twice week for the play "Higbee
of Harvard" to be given the last Of
March. Parts have been assigned as
follows: Watson W. Higbee, Daniel To-
zier: Hon. V. P. Withrow, Fred Pullen;
Lorin Higbee, John Sweeney; Theodore
Dalymate. Evan Wheeler; Higgins,
William Smith; Nancy Withrow, Mil
bred Boynton; Maud Cumming, Doris
Crowell; Mrs. Ballou. Dora Tozier;
Mrs. Malvina Meddegrew, Lucretia
Dingley.
George Goulding returned from Bos-
ton Tuesday, after a two-weeks visit
with relatives.
Anon Lodge, No 95, I. O.. o. F., last
evening installed the newly elected Of
ficers for the ensuing year. Henry D.
B. Aver, d. D. G. NJ, of Vassalboro,
was the installing officer and the man.
ner Of his work received favorable
comment At the close of the work and
some speechmaking a bountiful supper
was served, which was fully enjoyed.
Those installed were:
N. G.-Lawrence Livingston.
V. G.-Bert Stevens.
Secretary-A. H. Lord.
Treasurer-J H. Morse.
Warden-George p. Fuller.
Conductor-Earl Dudley.
I. G.-Charie Clarke.
o. G.-Harry Cox.
r. S. N. CT. E. johnson.
L. s. N. G.-Everett Cover. s4-
Chaplain--As A.. Gleason. 3rfa 81
r. &lsSeDonald iDingley.a1l oqy1
L. S. S.-Arthur Getchel.
r. s. Y. G.-Charies TOBY. r-s--~s---
IL. s. ". G.-France Thwipg.fsa
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-26
To Float Schooner Haskell,
Which Is Abandoned,
CAPTAIN Of Schooner Mertie B.
Crowley in Marine Hospital.
Revenue Cutter Gresham Forced to
Abandon Schooner Il. B. Fiske.

Catham, Mass, Jan. 25.-Abandoned
to the bars and shoals which have so
tenaciously gripped the schooner S. G..
Haskell that three days efforts to
float her We're without result, the
schooner lies on Handkerchief shoals
tonight full of water and deserted. A
fast rising northeast wind with rain
will begin, it is feared, the work of de-
struction which government engineers
will finish with dynamite Her cargo of
cypress lumber which the Haskell was
carrying from Brunswick, Ga, to
Portland, is still aboard, and wreckers
have yet to jettison this and TO strip
her of fittings.
Capt. Staples and his crew of seven
men left the schooner today in the tug
Mercury, which has been pulling I'M
successfully on the Haskell since she
went aground on Friday last. With the
lighter Oaks the Mercury went TO
Vineyard Haven. The Haskell is owned
by John S. Emery & Co. of Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-26
FAIRFIELD.

The annual installation of the Off
GERS of E. P. Pratt Relief Corps took
place Monday evening. The officers
were installed by Miss Maud Merrick,
department president, assisted by Mrs.
A. A. Merrill as conductor. The fol-
lowing were the officers installed:
Pres, Mrs. Effie Thomas; Senior Vice
Pres, Mrs. Mary Carter; Junior vice,
Miss Cora Emery; Treas, Mrs. Rose
p. Holt; Sec, Mrs. Maria Fogg; chap
lain, Mrs. Olive Savage; patriotic in
structor, Mrs. Lizzie Crawford; press
correspondent, Mrs. Rose P. Holt; con-
ductor Mrs. Mabel Rackliff; guard,
Mrs. Benjamin.; assistant conductor,
Mrs. May Varney; assistant guard,
Mrs. Wellman; color bearer, No. 1,
Mrs. Barton; No. 2, Mrs. Ella Thayer;
No. 8, Mrs. Ella Spencer; No. 4, Mrs.
Caroline Crosby; musician, Mrs. Hat
tie Bates. Mrs. Gilman, the retiring
president, was presented with gold
recognition pin, the presentation being
made by Miss Merrick. Mrs. Thomas
presented Miss Merrick with beauti-
full bouquet of pinks. A number of
guests were present, among them the
members of E. P. Pratt Post and a
number of others. Speeches were
listened to and ice cream was served.
The occasion was a very pleasant one
to all present.
The funeral of the late Fred Gibbs
will be held from the late home at I
o'clock this afternoon, and not at 2
o'clock as previously announced, a
change in the hour being necessary.
Rev. F. E. Barton, pastor of the Uni
versalist church will officiate.
Mrs. Peter Cleveland has returned
from visit with friends in Bangor.
Miss Marion Ireland, who is teach
ing at Hinckley, has been spending a
few days in town. She returned Mon
day to Hinckley.
Harry Barney Of Augusta, who has
been spending few days in town, re-
turned Monday to Augusta.
Miss Celia Bradbury, who was injur-
ed by a tree falling on Main street,
Friday, was able Tuesday to be at the
office of the Sentinel at Waterville,
where she is employed as proof reader.
She is still very lame.
The Clionea Club will meet this
evening at the home of Mrs. Mabel
Merrill.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-26
YOU WILL REALIZE THAT THEY LIVE WELL WHO
LIVE CLEANLY," IF YOU USE
SAPOLIO
CAPT HASKELL UNNERVED.
Loss of Ship and Exposure Too Much
for the Mertie B. CrowIey's Master.

Vineyard Haven, Mass, Jan. 25.-The
failure of his steward ship impressed up
on him anew by the sight of the erstwhile
magnificent schooner Mertie B. Crowley.
heeled over on the shoals near Edgar
town, total wreck, has unnerved Capt.
Haskell and he is at the Marine hospital
here tonight suffering from nervous
shock. His ply icial condition, too, is
impaired from the effects of
his long exposure while dashed to the
rigging of his vessel on Sunday. 1t is
believed, however, that careful attention
at the hospital will restore the captain
within few days. Mrs. Haskell, scarce
ly feeling any results of her experience
while dashed to the cross trees beside her
husband, is still at Edgartown.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-26
High Price Of Beef Is Due
To Decreased Supply.
Increase in Number Of Horses,
Mules, MiIch Cows and Sheep.
Swine Show Falling 0ff.'.Total
Value Of Animals Greatly increased

Washington, Jan. 25.-In spite of the
greatly increased use of the automo-
bile it has been unable to depress
either in numbers or value its rival,
the American horse. With automobiles
coming into common use. the price oil
horses, according to a statement to-
day by the crop reporting board OF
the department Of agriculture, rose
from an average OF 1864 each in 1908
to $lO813 in 1909. In numbers the
horses of the United States increased
from 2O,64O,00O to 21,040,000, with a to-
tai value Of $1,974,o52,O0O. The report
incidentally discloses the fact that the
high price of beef is in the smallest
degree due to a decrease in the num-
Der Of range cattle. Only a slight fall
ing off in range cattle is shown from
the figures of the previous year, how
ever, while there has been an increase
in the number of horses. mules, mich
cows and sheep. Hogs, however, have
lost in numerical strength.
Mich cows numbered 21,801000 and
the total value $3.50, 308, 900, as compared
with the previous year. when the num-
Der was 21,720.O0C, and the total value
$702,945.O00.
The number of other cattle was A.
$4,000, and the total value was $917,-
453, 900 as compared with the previous
year, when the number was 49,379,00O,
and the total value 1868, 900.
The number Of sheep was 5.216OOO,
and the total value was 233,664,0OO,
as compared with the previous year
bn har E6 0es 000 and
the total value $192,632,0 900.
The number of swine was 47,7S2 900,
and the total value was $436, SOB. 900, as
compared with the previous year when
the number was 54,147,OO0, and the to-
tai value 1854, $4,000.
The total value of all animals emu
merated on Jan. l, 1910, was $5,13S, 1885,
900, as compared with $4.525, 259,000 on
Jan. !, 1909, an increase of S613,227 ,00O
or 1876 per cent
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-26
P|TTSF|ELD.

The annual Parish meeting of the
Universalist church was held Mon
day evening with large attendance.
The annual reports of the pastors
work for the year were read and ac-
cepted. The meeting was presided over
by H. F. Libby. who was reelected
moderator. The following officers were
chosen: Clerk, H. E. Condor; treas
urer, c. I. Heseltine; auditor. F. r.
Smith; executive committee, H. r.
Coolidge, w. S. Spaulding, w. B. Nc
Gilvery; committee on entertainment
Mrs. c. +. Phinney: committee on mu-
sic. Miss Grace Rogers; auxiliary COM
mittee, Mrs. c. r. Phinney, w. b.
McCausland, M. l.. Damon, w. 5.
Spauiding. H. r. Coolidge, H. K. Con-
dor. Albert Cook, Mrs. c. f. Vickery,
Mrs. T. NJ. Griffin, Mrs. W. l.. Pushor,
Mrs. G. b. Haskell, Mrs J. N. Martin,
d. M. Parks. Mrs. w. l.. Percival, w.
B. McGilvery; nominating COMMITTEES
H. r. Coolidge, w. S. Spaulding, Mrs
w. Il. Hunnewell; vestments. MISS:
Trancelia Campbell: Mrs. A. ]. Brack-
EFT. Mrs. Sophia Sterling. 1t was voted
to give O supper in February. under
the direction of Mrs. w. r. Hunneweh'
Mrs. j. N. Martin, Mrs. d. M. Parks,
W. S. Spaulding, w. l.. Pushor ana
Mrs. c. r. Phinney.
Earl Tarhell. M. c. l., and brotner
Sterling are i'll with measles at home.
Miss Hattie Burns was successfully
operated on for appendicitis at the
Trull hospital. Biddeford. Tuesday. Dr.
V. T. Lathbury was present.
The state Board of Health tubercu-
losis exhibit in the vcstry of the UNI
versalist church Tuesday under the
auspices of the Pittsfield Tuesday CLUB
was well attended. Much interest was
manifested by physicians and schooi
teachers. Miss Gertrude Carver was
in charge and was very painstaking IN
explaining and in distributing litera-
ture on the subject. In the evening
DIR. Estes Nichols, medical superih-
tepdent of the Hebron sanatorluni'
gave an illustrated lecture on "Tuber-
culosis.'
Mrs. VIM. Cook and daughter Rutn'
and granddaughter of Sabattus, guests
of Mr.. and Mrs Albert Cook, returned
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-26
STRIKE PERIOD BEGINS,
Pittsburg Workmen are Now Veqe.
tarians for 80 Days.

Pittsburg, Jan. 25.-Many a working
mans dinner pail was short it's meat dish
today, when $4,000 workmen in Pittsburg
and vicinity begun their 30-days pledge
period of meat abstinence With a start
made by the boycotters, who have sue
ceeded in knocking down the price Of cat
tie at the stock yards, much encourage
ment is given those who hesitated to join
the ranks. Now other food products are
to receive the attention of the consumer.
Butter and eggs will, in a few days, be
under the ban. Fearing this. butter dealers
began to scale their prices yesterday.
Eggs, too, while they are the cold storage
variety, are beginning to come down in
prices.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-26
THE DESERVE IT.
Volunteer Life Savers to Be Recon-
mended to Carnegie Hero Fund.

Vineyard Haven, Mass, Jan. 25.-
Realizing the bravery exhibited by
Skipper Jackson and his crew of four
sturdy fishermen, who with their 81
foot power sloop rescued the crew of
the schooner Mertie B. Crowley, while
that vessel was being dashed to pieces
last Sunday, the inhabitants of
Marthas Vineyard will recommend
them for Carnegie Fund recognition.
A petition has already been circu-
lated among the officers and crews of
the revenue cutter Acushnet and the
fishing schooner Viking, who were wit
nesses of the rescuing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-26
EXPORT TAX SUGGESTED.
Originator Of Meat Boycott Favors
This as Remedy for High Prices.

Cleveland, OHIO, Jan. 25-Fred w. Sebe-
lin, originator of the meat boycott, and
Mayor Baeher today discussed the anti
meat agitation and suggested that Sena-
tor Burton be asked to head movement
to have Congress impose an export tax
upon meat.
Another reduction of 10 cents on hun
dred pounds was quoted today on all live
stock. While the price has been going
down steadily at the stock yards there
haze been no lowering of the retail price.
Eggs fell off six cents in the local retail
market today, which correspondent with
yesterdays drop in butter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-26
WANT CONGRESSIONAL PROBE.
Resolution Asking Investigation Be
fore Maryland Legislature.

Annapolis, Md, Jan. ga joint resolu-
ton was introduced in the Legislature to-
day asking Congress to inquire into the
increased cost of food, with view to the
prosecution of trusts and combinations if
they are found to be responsible for the
existing conditions.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-26
NOT ALONE.
Others Besides National Packing Co.
to Be Probed by Grand jury.

Chicago, Jan. 25,-Other organizations OF
the so-called Beef Trust" than the Ma
tional Packing Co. may be included In the
federal grand jury investigation accord
ing to report current about the federal
building today. The government officials
refused to discuss this report.
It was announced that the grand jury
would not begin the consideration of the
evidence in the packers case until late
today or tomorrow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-26

tice valiant of the supreme court today
appointed Daniel Dillon of st. Louis, ex-
aminer to take testimony in the proceed
ings against the beef packers filed by the
attorney general last Saturday. The near
ing probably will begin in two weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-26
HINCKLEY,

Mrs. Emma Walker has been i'll the past
week with a bad cold.
There is no crossing on the ice at this
place now excepting foot passengers. No
teams have crossed since the heavy rain
Saturday.
Mrs. Dora C. Bessey has gone to Halo
we'll for few days. Mrs. Bessey's health
is not good this winter
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-26

Sweden's increase in population last
year was the greatest for ten years.
Nova Scotia.s apple-crop will prob
ably. be not much short of last years
100. 900 barrels. s'& II
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-26
WATERFOWL AND BRIGHTON
LIVESTOCK MARKET.

(Specially Reported for the Kennebec
JournaD. Livestock Yards, Jan. 25 1910.
MAINE.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-26
AN ULTlMATUM.
sostonians Will Stick to Beans
Meat Prices are Not Lowered.


Boston, Jan. 25.-The "meat strike" in
Boston IN the alternative which the Bos-
ton consumers protest committee, appoint
ed at the mass meeting in Faneuil hall.
recommended today if the conference of
the wholesale and retail meat dealers to-
morrow is not productive of lower prices.
The committee, of which former Gov.
John L. Bates is chairman, asks citizens
to use their influence in securing the
passage of a bill before the Legislature
for the appointment of commission to
investigate food prices.
EXAMINER APPOINTED
At Jefferson City, Mo-, to Take Evil
'''--4 dence Against Meat Packers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-26

The average of live stock at Brighton
WATERFOWL, and the local slaughter
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-26
J EXAMINER APPOINTED

JEFFERSON city, Mo, Jan. s5.-ch:ef Jus
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FRENCH FLOODS.

Continued From Page One.)
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-26

season of the year. Secondhand horses
were entered less freely, the available
supply being pretty well exhausted at
the present time. Ordinary horses of
all classes We're dull, and sold to an
inactive demand at lower values. Car
riage horses We're in scant supply, but
the demand was decreased and dealers
are rot looking for a very brisk trade
for driving horses for the next six
weeks.
Fresh, first class draft horses of
heavy weight sold readily at S350Ms450:
medium draft horses at s25o@s35O; milk
team. express. delivery and general
purpose horses at s15o@s250; chunks at
800 and upward.
High class carriage horses at 800 and
upward; medium to good drivers at
S135Gs25O. Ordinary horses of all classes
were selling al SIS and upward accord
ing to condition and age.
At the city sale stables-Wheeler,
McElveen & Co held a good trade.
with all horses of quality selling at
fair values. Three express loads of
fresh country horses We're received and
20 head of acclimated horses.
WEIGH & Hall & Co. received / car
load of fresh country horses and 80 &C
climated horses. The entire lot was
cleaned out at steady values Myer
Abrams & Co. received carloads OF
fresh country horses. Trade was dull
with values unchanged.
Isburgh & Co. had So to 40 driving
horses entered. The good horses sold
readily with values we'll sustained, but
the more ordinary horses went at low
er values.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1910-11-13
LEGAL SALE.

state Of louisiana, Parish of Caddo
BY virtue Of, and pursuant to, an order
from the Honorable Fred J. Grace, Reg
ister Of the State Land Office, dated the
eighteenth day of October 1910, and in
conformity with Act No. 228 of the
Acts Of the General Assembly of 1910,
/ will offer for sale and sell at public
auction, at the principal door of the
court house of the Parish of Caddo, at
Shreveport, Louisiana, on
SATURDAY, NOV. nc, 1910,
Itween the hours of II o'clock am. and
i o'clock pm, to the last and highest
bidder, the following described property,
to-wit: Seven-eighths of lot 81 in block
sf 1o-acre lot 10 Of the Ciyt of Shreve
port. La.
Terms Of sale: Cash for not less than
two hundred ($2oooo) dollars.
]. P. FLOURNOY. Sheriff.
Baton Rouge, La, Oct. I8, IoIo.--Ap-
proved. FRED !. GRACE,
Register of State Land Office.
Caucasian. Oct. 90 1910.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1910-11-13
THE POLL TAX
Do Not Neglect This All-Important
Duty.

The citizen, otherwise qualified, who
will fail to pay his poll tax on or before
December 81, 1910, will disfranchise
himself for the next two years To
vote at elections i'll Louisiana one of the
requisites is the payment of two poll
taxes preceding the election. For in
stance, to vote at any election which may
be held in 1911 and 1912 the voter must
have paid his poll tax, the 1900 being al
ready paid-for 1910 on or before De
cember 81, 1910. Should he fail he
must wait until he shall have paid his
poll tax for 1911 and 1912 on or before
December 81 of these years. The pay
ment of the 1910 in 1911 will not operate
to his enfranchisement.
The requirements of this law, one of
the best on the statute books, are de-
signed to protect good citizenship from
the ever-ready irresponsibles who can
be influenced to the dictates. of the venal
politicians and their heelers for money
or other inducements.
While it is true that there are many
palpable defiances of this law, especially
in New Orleans, the poll tax prerequis-
ite is check against fraud.
1t may be recalled that bcforesthe poll
tax requisite was effective, that the
hobo" and his kin were bought openly
and marched TO the polls and voted as
Democrats" against Democrats.
While the purchaseable voter is al
ways in evidence on the day-of election,
greater discretion must now be exercised
in inducing him to be influenced.
After all the good citizens must be
held accountable and therefore there
should be no neglect of this all-import-
ant duty.
The citizen who can not vote is as a
zero in public affairs.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1910-11-13
NEAR-BEFR-A WARMING.

Judge S. C. Fulli1ove, who is to as
surne the functions of his office probably
next Tuesday morning, as Commissioner
of Public Safety, which gives him con.
troll of the police, has given timely warn
ing to dealers in near-beer. After hav-
ing given the subject the fullest con-
sideration, Judge Fullilove has reached
the conclusion that near beer" can not
be sold legally in prohibition districts.
Following the warning, there will be
the enforcement of the law and the clos
ing of the near beeries" which have ob-
Grated under the guise of "near beer" to
violate with irnpunity the law which
prohibits the sale of intoxicants.
It is not expected that this conclusion
shall be approved by the dealers in So
called near beer" but they have the op-
ton of choice, which they can exercise,
subject, however, to the mandate of the
law if caught in their offending and
brought for judgment, on conviction be-
fore the courts.
The law will not be regarded as a
travesty after Monday next, and those
who would avoid trouble, a fine and a
term on the good roads, should take
warning and be good.