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Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1913-04-10
Makes Investigation.

J. Z. McNulty, in the Official Bulls.
tin:-"It is conceded that no MATES
how Jealous the federal officers may
be in destroying illicit stills their
work has no effect either in diminish
ing the number Of moonshiners or the
quantity Of liquor produced. In 1909,
S74 Illicit stills were destroyed in
Nosth Carolina alone, and az many
moonshiners were either fined or i'm
prisoned or suffered both penalties.
And what did it amount to? The
very next year the federal officers 10.
Gated and destroyed 378 more stills
running industriously. In South Car
DINA in 1909 the revenue officers de-
stroyed III illicit stills; the next
year they located ZIG others and last
year the number was much greater.
1t was the same in Alabama until the
repeal Of the state prohibition law"
Mr.. McNulty reports tremendous
increase in the business Of illicit still
ing, and he asserts that the business
is becoming more or less common in
the northern states that have adopt
ed prohibitory legislation.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1913-04-10
Professional Criminals.

Washington, d. C.-1n q very elab-
crate bulletin prepared by Rev. Fred
erick H. Wines, in connection with the
United States census, on statistics Of
homicide, he stated that none employ
ment was direct cause Of crime.
But professional criminals rarely
drink. DR.. Thomas Travis, who has
made IN exhaustive study Of crime,
says: ''Intoxication 10 rare phe-
nomsnoa in the juvenile. In the adult
offender guilty Of the most serious
crime alcoholism is relatively rare.
The professional criminal is too
"wise" to drink The criminals who
drink are usually the short term men,
''bums," loafers, petty thieves, good
for nothings," and the like Drahm
concludes that little criminality is
caused by drink.
But it appears that liquor is much
less the cause Of crime than the drug
habit. Rev. John Rollit, chaplain of
the Quebec penitentiary, says: 1.-The
increase, l fear, is largely due to the
drug habit which 10 alarmingly or the
increase amongst the younger men
and boys"
The growth and prevalence Of the
drug habit, especially In prohibition
communities, is one It the most strik-
ing characteristics. The chief Of po-
lice Of Bangor, Maine, recently called
attention to the appalling spread Of
the use ef cocaine, especially in the
adjacent rural districts.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1913-04-10
kstaiaers and Insurance Rates.

Cedar Rapids Republican, few
years ago there was great demand
made by total abstainers for lower
lie insurance rates. They set up al
most an instruction. They declared
they would no longer pay higher rates
to take care of the risks involved in
drinking men. A few companies tried
it out, but they have now abandoned
the practice. 1t has been found that
total abstainers actually are little
more short lived, on an average, than
drinking men. Perhaps they cut their
lives short by worrying about their
neighbors.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1913-04-10

CARD OF THANKS
We wish to take this means of
thanking all who helped in car
ing for our little son, Donald, in
sickness and in death and for the
sympathy SO freely extended to-
gether with the beautiful flowers.
MIR. & MRS. A. G. ANDERSON.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1913-04-10
A Lincoln Story.

Charlotte IN. CO. observer:-Hers
comes \ prohibition society claiming
that old Abe, the rail splitter, for
feits its respect and endorsement be-
cause he once clerked in store in
which liquor was sold. We wonder if
this organization knows the worst
about Abe, or is it simply make
believs attempt to cover up what it
really knows about the statesmans
past? Lincoln not only elerked in q
frontier store where liquor was sold,
but he handled it, sold it, RATED it
down the Mississippi by the hundreds
Of barrels, and on a frosty morning
would take 4 whet and wipe his lips
on the back Of his hand. In the pio-
neer days whisky was considered
good for anything from snake bite
and bear hug to chilblains and aggy.
We have no doubt it saved Lincolas
life on more than one occasion. 1t
saved him from marrying woman
who might have led him dance had
She got him tangled in wedlock. Lin
coin was paying her attention and
was inclined to think favorably Of
proposing, when he went 70 her one
day fresh from political speaking
in Illinois, and she snsaled the
"pizsn" Of drink Of apple brandy o.
his breath. She laid on her tongue
in q way that astonished Lincoln. He
thanked her-praissd God-and took
another drink Of crsosots. In pass
ing through the vicissitsdes Il pio-
neer life, Lincoln demonstrated
strength Of character that marked
him as enc ef the strongest types st
American development. In morality
his record was one Of q sort that
would, put .he record Of Washington
to the blush. These Utopian societies
could better employ their time an
alyzins earth mould in the hope Of
detecting the dor IT long extinct ap-
pie blossoms.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1913-04-10
Prohibition Not Gaining.

Sioux City Tribune:-Statistics
given out this week at Washington by
Royal E. Cabell, commissioner of in
ternal revenue, do not indicate that
prohibition has made any notable
gain during the year. In fact, the
figures show that the cause mas lost
ground in that time so far as may be
determined from consumption Of liq-
nor. The statistics, to be exact, are
for the period embracing July to Feb
ruary, seven months, in which time
the consumption of whisky in this
country increased 100000 gallons
over corresponding period the pre-
yious fiscal year, while for the same
period the consumption of beer in
creased l,S50,O0O barrels.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1913-04-10
Nabbinf Bootleflers.

Mason City Times:-Decorah Just
now seems to be the Mecca Of feder-
sl eficials. United States Marshal
Hsaly Of Cedar Rapids, United States
Narshal Philpott Of Dubuque and
Revenue Collector Rallysar Of Omaha
have al been there seeking what they
might devour. Six offenders Of the
law, known under the appellation Of
"bootleggers," have besn apprshend-
cd. Mr.. Rally Pear has had q number
Of citizens on the carpet charged with
violation of the revenue stamp act
and while nothing has been done,
some Of them are expecting to hear
from him most any time. Winnie
shiek county recently went dry and
the bootleggers at once began to ply
their trade.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1913-04-10
Lest We Forget.

lndianola Herald:-While the ques-
ton Of woman's suffrage is in the
public eye let US not forget that it il
universally said that II women could
vote it would settle the liquor ques-
ton. Ever since Wyoming has been
. state women has had the franchise
and for the size Of the states popu-
lation there is none which is sonsum-
ing more of the stuff. We had an oe-
casion to stop over in the city Of
Cheyenne less than two years ago and
we could look nowhere without seeing
saloon. If anyone would attend the
wild west show held in that town
once every year he would wonder
where the women's votes came in on
The question.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1913-04-10
Prohibition Booze.

Storm Lake Vidette:-Ths formula,
tobacco, arsenic, cayenne pepper,
sugar, liberal portion Of water and
some alcohol, when conscientiously
nixed and thoroughly stirred, is q
very fair brand Of prohibition whisky.
When used internally the result gen
orally il that one will nonchalantly
attempt to climb tree, q telegraph
sole or a sixteen story building, the
result Of ones operations depending
entirely upon the scenery at hand
when the climbing" mood takes pos.
1sssion.-New Thought.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1913-04-10

All the men in the United States
who bear the name of III C. Schultz"
have been invited to participate in
nationwide get-acquainted meeting
to be held in Des Moines, st. Paul
and Omaha. The plan is fathered by
H. C. Schultz of Waterloo, cashier of
the Commercial National bank. Thus
far dozen men Of that name have
responded. Strangely enough, nearly
all Of them are in the banking bud-
ness.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1913-04-10

Joseph Durfee, aged 81, died at
Keokuk, after long illness. He was
one Of the pioneer residents of Keo-
kuk and prominent democrat for
many years.
Johannes Schroeder, aged ~ and
single, hung himself in his barn at
Eldridgs. His father, his only rela-
tive, is in the insane department. Of
local hospital.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1913-04-10
at the P. A. Petersen home SUNDAY

at the P. A. Petersen home Sunday.
Jens Jorgensen, the painter and
decorator, did some papering FOR
Mrs. Jens Hansen a few days ago.
He will also paint her residence
in the near future.
A god sized crowd of merry
young folks gathered at the Thor
Madsen home, one evening, last
week in honor of Miss Esther Ped
ersen, who left the next day for
Chicago, to give her hearty sur
prise and farewell party.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1913-04-10

from the bridge to Bisom's corner,
a much needed thing. The new
city dads act like they mean bus
mess and we hope they continue
the good work.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-03-24
TRAP FARMER" GEM THIEF
Greenwich Police Say Prisoner
Admits Robbery at Scarsdale.

lBy Telegraph 10 Tho Tribune
Greenwich. Conn. March 23-Disguised
as baggagcmen. deputy sherins from
White Plains and Greenwich policemen
trapped a thief tonight who for only
one day had been the cmploye Of Charles
A. Moore. Of the firm Of Manning, Max
well & Moore. OF New York, and who IS
believed TO have taken employment In
order to rob Mrs. Moore's daughter OF
her diamonds.
The chase mad led the White Plains au-
thorities from that place TO New York
and back to Greenwich. only about $50
worth of jewelry was recovered. but II Is
believed the officers have "A man wanted
for many crimes. 1t was last Thursday
that Carl Franck. Of Scarsdalc, discov-
cred the loss Of silverware and tewelry
from his home and "a the same time
learned that his newly engaged farm
hand. George Edwards, did not put I'm an
Moore. who was assigned TO the case.
went TO New York. where he learned that
man answering the description of the
farmer had received a trunk al the Grand
Central Terminal and had checked II for
Greenwich.
Before the trunk started. Edwards came
on 10 Greenwich and secured work on
Mr.. Moore's farm. Tonight Edwards
borrowed horse and wagon from Mr..
Moore and set out for the Greenwich
station. When he arrived at the station
he was arrested The trunk and suit
case left by Edwards at the Moore farm
were searched and some Of the iewelry
was found. Edwards confessed TO the
theft from the Franck place and told
the officers that he had left most OF the
jewelry with a nurse girl friend lie was
willing 10 leave the state with the officers
and accompanied them In an automobile
TO White Plains
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-03-24
MONDAY. Nf1u-Nork Iribune. MARCH ~ 12la

notes we're made Of much that was ioun''
CAPTAIN Price was in communicate
throughout the day with Deputy roi''e
Commissioner Dougherty, and from the
meagre details made known by the t"o
officials it is generally believed that mat
ters Of importance have been found which
might lead to the solving of the three
bomb outrages of the past two years
During the day detectives visited toro-
ham Hospital and examined Henry hiotz'
whose condition is still serious. lie Is
very weak and it was decided to wait
until to-day or tomorrow before examih-
ing him at length. Commissioners Doush
rrty IS expected to take hand In TINS
himself.
John Farrell, who has been accused OIL
being the maker OF all three bombs, was
iubilant in the Tombs yesterday lie mas
been much encouraged over the prospects
of his case He reiterated what he Tor
merly has said about making his con-
fession after going through third de-
gree" at the hands Of the police. anu
is steadfast in declaring that he Is IN
uocent
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-03-24
HIGHWAYMEN ROB BUTCHER
Attack and Beat Couple Near
Central Park Entrance.

Two hold-up men attacked John j.
Kurz. thirty years old. wealthy
butcher. Of No. 124 East 101st street,
and his fiancee. Miss Vera Mueller,
nineteen years old. Of No. IS East 9th
street. while they were in Central Park
at Fifth avenue and Goth street last
night one OF the men struck Kurz in
the face with a revolver and took SD
from him, and his jewelry. The men
escaped by threatening the couple with
death II they made an cutlery.
After leaving moving picture the
atre at Goth street and Broadway
Kurz and Miss Mueller took a cross
town car to Fifth avenue. When they
reached the park entrance they de-
cided to rest awhile on bench. They
were talking over their coming mar
riage next month. when two men
walked by them, stopped and wheeled
about.
Drawing revolvers they told Kurz to
hand over his money. When he remon-
stratcd one Of them struck him vi0-
lent blow with Tho butt. Of n revolver
and the butcher capitulated. Kurz re-
ported the hold-up TO the police OF the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-03-24
POLICE TAKE KLOTZ'S MAIL
Correspondence of Alleged
Bomb Maker Examined.

The Investigation being made by the
police INTO the mysterious circumstances
surrounding the alleged experiments made
by Henry Klotz. the craftsman who
narrowly escaped being blown to pieces
last Friday night, while engaged in filling
a half-foot gas pipe with explosives was
directed yesterday principally to care
ful examination of his effects. IL was
learned that "A number of letters were
found In his room. which are In the pos
session OF the police. They refused to d.
vulGe what was learned. but the CORE
spondence was gone over carefully and
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-03-24
PRESIDENT WILSON AND FAMILY LEAVING CHURCH
Photographed steps OF the Eastern Presbyterian Church
Washington.

the President. II was received hos Miss
Eleanor Wilson. and she handed II 10 her
father who bowed hts thanks 10 tho
proud little girl.
After church services tho President
and his family took an automobile eide
about the city until ! O'Clock. and on
their return to the White House found
two Canadian school teachers and other
sightseers waiting 90 get glimpse OF
them.
The White House was Respondent with
flowers. Easter lilies, roses. carnations
and rare blooms being scattered prcfusely
about the rooms. Many OF the flowers
were sent by friends. but most Of them
came from the propasatiag gardens. The
air was redolent with their perfume.
The Easter paraders enjoyed almost
perfect weather. Members Of the diplo-
matte corps and their wives most Of the
high government officials vino are In the
city. and scores Of men and women well
known in society turned out 10 join in the
spring display Of fashion.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-03-24
THREE ITALIANS ATTACK
TWELVE-YEAR-0lD GIRL
One Prisoner Is Captured After
Being Wounded in Hip by
Policeman Shot.

Helen Sellers, the twelve year-old
daughter OF John Sellers. of Elmsford.
Westminster County, was attacked last
night by three unidentified Italians. one
of whom was captured after he was shot
in the hip.
The little girl was walking in the
woods back of her home when the three
Italians sprang out from behind the
trees and threw her TO the ground. The
attack was witnessed by her father, and
he ran to help his daughter. Two of the
Italians jumped on him and knocked him
down.
The girls screams attracted the atten-
ton Of Patroman Sack. Of the aqueduct
force lie came running to the scene and
two of the Italians jumped over the
stone wall and escaped but the third
was caught after the policeman had shot
him In the hip.
The prisoner was locked up In the
aqueduct barracks He will have "A hear
ing this morning before Justice Jones
Jacobs The child was carried home by
her father and soon recovered from the
shock
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-03-24
CLEANUP" TO AID INFANTS
Babies Welfare Association Will
Hep Lederle 8 Spring Work.

Commissioner Lederle Of the Depart
ment of Health announced yesterday
that he Will have the cooperation II
practically every one Of the eighty or
ganizations affiliated In the Babies Wei
fare Association in support OF his spring
cleanup" campaign. Such organiza-
tons as those conducting milk stations,
day nurseries. babies hospitals. settle
ments. relief societies and research work
in infant welfare will take part in the
preliminary campaign of education. lay
ing special emphasis on the need of clean
homes and surroundings as prime
requisite for promoting the health Of
babies
DR. G. g. kerley. the baby specialist.
said the cleanup" campaign would do
much to prevent cholera infantum and
so-called summer complaints" in babies
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-03-24

Washington. March 23.-The President
and Mrs. Wilson and their daughters at
tended the Eastern Presbyterian Chulcn
to-day. and FOR the third time IN as many
weeks President Wilson gave the curious
crowds the slip. not betraying the slight
est mixing a. to the church he would 80
10 until his automobile was whirllng out
Of the White House grounds.
The President has made it clear That ne
does not purpose TO serve as an "adver-
tisement" for any church. He has wor-
shipped al a different church each Sun
day thus far, and 1t is expected that he
will have no regular church home for
some time.
While in church President Wilson was
presented with an egg colored I'm orange
and black-Princeton's colors-by SIX
year-old girl, Margaret Gundaker.
The child scrubbed her name on pa
per napkin. rolled the egg UP In the nap
kin, and then had the present passed 70
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-03-24
KILLED AT CHURCH DOOR
Worshipper Called Out and Shot
Dead in Feud.

Asheville. ~ g. March 23.-Called out
Of church by an usher while attending
services at Waynesville. y. g., to-day.
Henry Sorrells was met by a fusilade
OF bullets said to have been fred by his
cousin. Hardy Sorrells Three of the
bullets took effect. the victim dying al
most instantly.
II is reported that the killing is the
aftermath Of a violent quarrel between
the two men several weeks ago Hardy
Sorrells was arrested and lodged in the
county jail. He refused to make any
statement.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-03-24
TO LIFT COURTS OUT
OF "STACE COACH RUT
CITY Club Would Enact Law to
Relieve "ArChaiC' Rules OF
Evidence Now Prevailing.
BILL BY JUDGE SWAMI
Bar Association Approves Pro-
posed Measures for Reform
in Criminal Procedure in
New York State.

The rules ~ evidence. which Judge Ed
ward Swami. Of General Sessions, de-
scribes as still following the old stage
coach ruts." and the city cub as ar
chaic will find easier travelling If certain
legislation now under consideration be-
comes law. The proposed changes nave
been under consideration by the Bar As
ISOLATION and by the City club foT some
time.
one Of the proposed amendments allows
the inclusion i'm the indictmen. of all Of
fences relating To the same occurrence.
II man pulled "A revolver, fircd IT and
wounded two persons. under the proposed
rule he could be charged i'm ont indic;-
ment with two assaults and with carrying
a concealed weapon.
The jury might find him guilty on all
three counts or on any one. Under the
present procedure there would have Ia De
three separate indictments, and II CON
ylcted upon the first the man would not
be tried upon either OF the others until he
had served the term imposed. and by that
time witnesses might have died or disap-
reared.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-03-24
Comnel Defendant TO Testify.

For "A long time the matter of the APP
pearance OF the defendant In his own be-
half has been agitated. James Is Reynolds,
an assistant district attorney, has said
that the defendant should be compelled
TO take the stand. That. however. would
require an amendment 10 the constitu-
ton. The Bar Association at present is
considering "A change In procedure which
Will allow the prosecutor TO comment on
the failure Of the defendant TO take the
stand.
The rule which forblds him TO comment
on such failure is an old one. When II
was adopted the defendant was not al
lowed to testify. AZ the constitutional
convention In 1876. however, II was de-
cided 10 allow the defendant TO testify
in his own behalf. The old prohibition
against the District Attorney, however,
was still retained, and as result be-
sides the positive advantage OF being
allowed to take the stand the defendant
also gained the negative advantage that
no conclusions could be drawn from his
failure TO do so.
II was I'm the same year-lsi6-that the
defendant obtained the rlSht 10 appeal.
Before that neither the defendant nor
the People could take an appeal. The
People now have the right to appeal from
certain orders, but not from an acquittal
by jury.
While the judges OF General Sessions.
the Bar Association and the District At
torney had these proposed amendments
under consideration the joint legislative
committee on remedial police legislation
of the City Club had evolved amendments
almost exactly similar intended to bet
ter police conditions not only in New
York City but In every city in the
state"
The Ci.y Clubs committee reports two
amendments in addition To those already
described. one to decrease exceptions
arising from the examination Of jurors
and the other repeating the exemption
from jury duty OF members of the
Sherir's jury in New York County. Tie
former recommendation has been intro
duced In the Assembly by Peter i. Nc
Elligott. OF the 9Th Assembly District.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-03-24
HARLEQUINS TO GIVE PLAY

Montclair y. j.. March 23.-The Harle-
quins. an organization OF Montclair young
men formed for the purpose Of giving n
musical comedy each year for the benefit
Of "A local charity. announces that its pro-
duction this season will be The Con-
spirators," 10 be given on April q for
the Children's Home. Of Montclair.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-03-24

Easter vacations short.
We won't waste the Boys
time.
Nor his Mothers.
Everything he wants fc
Spring wear is ready and
waiting-cIothi hing, furnish.
ings, hats, shoes.
Everything gathered in 4
Boys Store in each Of our
stores. to make for quick
shopping.
Quality that appeals t.
Mother: values that appeal t.
Father.
"Your money back if you
want it means that quicl
selections can't turn out ba(
bargains.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-03-24

East 1O4th street station. A similar
robbery took place in Central PARK
Thursday night last in the same
vicinity.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-03-24
METROPOLITAN22P6ET-I'
AMUSEM ENTS.

Tonight at : tyrano. Aida: Martin,
Amato. Reiss. Griswold. Hinshaw. con. Hertz
We'd. az 80 Waikuere. Gadski Fremstad,
Homer. Jorn Braun. Ruysdael Cond Hertz.
Thurs. Pop. Price Mat. AT =. Rigoletto.
Hcmpel. MacueZ. Gllly. Rothicr. con. Sturant
Thurs. al S.lj Tosca. Farrar; Caruso,
Scott Pinto orsi. Rossi Cond. Toscanini
Fri. At =. Boris Godunon. Homer. Cox,
Maubourg. Didur. Althouse. Rothier Segu-
rola. Bada. Rciss. Conductor. Toscanini.
sat. Mat al .. (,rano. Same east as TO night
sat. AT : Pop. Prices. koenIgskinder. Far
rar. R0besou. Fornia. Jorn, Goritz, Reiss,
Didur Conductor. Morgcnstern.
Next Mon. nj : Manon. Farrar. Caruso,
Gilly. Rothier. Segurols. Cond Toscanini.
IfARDMAN PIANO Used.