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The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1915-01-22

County
News
WIN. +. Denny
WIN. +. Denny

Rev. G. II. Rollings held services at
his church in Slab Fork Sunday and a
large crowd attended.
Mr.. VIM. Cody Spencer has returned
FROM a visit 10 his family in Martinsville,
Va, and has resumed his work i'm the
Office Of Vim. r. Denny.
The grand jury Of Raleigh county con-
vened Mondsy IL has many cases; but
MT A. many ''bootlegger" charges a. at
the last term
Rev L. Pierce, OF the Eccie- circuit Of
the A r. church. who formerly re-
sided at Ecrles, has recently moved his
family 70 Lester. We oil extend ahearty
welcome 70 him 20 the biggest little
town in the world
The heavy SHOWS are making ns think
81 ''~hat did We do With our last sum-
mr. ways -
The pnPii- ~ Mil B-af "a -rh.,oI vii
give Ian, hem in q err building b,n,sht.
Many have recrived invitations in Is--
ter, Glen White and Eccles.
Mr.. Albert Rodgers, Raleigh oounty'-
leading real estate broker, has returned
from business trip 10 Charleston, Mont
e 'mery and other small places.
With much regret ~ learn from q
letter written 70 friend here that on,
dentist, Dr. p. T DeVore. who i q,
Winons, viii not again ~ in Lester 70,
work IN bis line until the early spring.
Mr. John Branch, Cor Prof. Bran.b
"ho - teacAing 1t Msrshe-, has sue.
ceeied in sttracting the attention Of o.
many Of our young ladies' that some Of
the boys have named him Lovely"
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1915-01-22
Musical a
Grand Success
Nerthfsrk Choir Make Music and
Win Many Applause.

Tuesday night OF this week. under The
din ction OF . committee of music lovers.
musical wss given in the interest Of the
Union Choir" at the Mt. Chapel Bap-
fist church. in this city The occasion
MAS largely attended. The greater p~r-
cent OF the attendance ws- compos~i of
the most representative element III the
people Of the county of Mcdowell. An
excellent program was arranged and
each Fsr~on quilted him and herself " ith
great rrsiit. Mis-. Matte Thornton act
ell master 81 ceremonies anu right well
dill she play her part. The Northfork
choir Was invited "a make music and
they were there with the "goo.ls" With
out rattery. this 10 one al the h~st choins
IN the county. They know their music
and sing by the real fundamental prin-
ciplev ri music. The members Of the
choir are among the most reputable ladies
and gentlemen. They represent the l<,~t
families and stand for the highest ideals
an Christianity. education and socisty
lille I'M general. They deserve great cred
II for their unselfish service and the help
their pr-sence gave the occasion. Those
who took part on the. program were.
Prof. r. l.. Ram, principal Keystone
trkmsn graded school: Mesdames Eliza
beth Lord and Helen NJ. James of tie
same school; Prof. J. r. Bryant. princi-
pal OF the Elkridge graded school; nttle
Lillian Moore, Ms. J. NJ. Cobb~. In
solo by Mn. w. v. Bridge
ford and Editor NJ. Whittico. Re
freshments wer served at the conclusion
OF the program and handsome sum was
realized. All Of which will he profitably
spent for the benefit Of the Union choir.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1915-01-22
Notice to Take Dispositions.

To Steve Davis Take notice
that on the 6th day az Feb. 1915, az
the Office OF J. X. smith. in the town
of Keystone. County of Mcdowell
and state OF w. Va, between she
hours of O'Clock o. IN. aud o D. m,
OF that day. | shall proceed ~ take
depositions OF myself and Others, %
oe read In evidence In INV behalf In q
certain suit In chancery pending In the
Circuit Court OF Mcdowell county.
state OF w. Va. In which I am plain
I'm and you are defendant. aud ~ from
any cause the taking OF said deposit
lions be not commenced on that day.
or ~ commenced. II they be not com
pieted on that day, the taking OF said
depositions will be adjourned from
day IA day, At the same III ace and be
tween the same honrs until thew are
completed;
Emma DAVIS
Il -
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1915-01-22
P0CAH0NTAS
BRIEFS
Interesting Items From
A Virginia Mecca

DIR. A. :. Mason. SsS.'y. AMI Gen'l
Mgr. and Mr.. Byrd Wade. Pres. Of
the Peoples Drug store and barber shor
on Churrh st. will shortly have the;,
place OF business in inviting shape for
the public. They orcupy two store
roons one for the barber shop and
cleaning and pressing shop with two
capable tonsorial artists. i'm the PERSONS
ct M--srs- W. II. Snesi AMI l.. J. fs-ale
and drug store i'm the adjoining room.
They AR" installing a handsome sol.
fountain. and their Registered pharma-
cyst Is expected soon. lie comes from
Florida
Miss Susie Price entertained the Key
stone orrhs-tra Sunday afternoon at
the residence III Mr.. J. r.. Adams ON
Churrh st, and the boys certainly
treated all Ia some sweet strains of
music. The orchestra IN COMPOSED of
Msssrs. Samuel Reed, flute. Paul GRAY.
violin. Melvin Fuller. pianist. and Harry
White baritone. Nothing but the very
l'.i''-t i"ae- were played and loud and
vociierous applause greeted the mn-
sicianr.
Messrs- Minter Il Mnt@r. our popular
attorneys. arr enjoying lucrative prac.
tice. and never fail % take the be~t care
OF our peoples Law affairs They are
held IN high esteem by both white and
colorei people here; arr clever barri-ters
at the bar, and are ahaIle AMI polite
gentlemen. Suo'e-s Ia them.
M'-srs Ilyman Il sons. our yrneron-
ciothers, ARE having fair share Of
business during the-.r hard times. They
are not only regular -ul,-rrilrr- Ia The.
Times. hut we'll wi-lers of il also. MAY
they always succes-l.
Mis- Mary NJ. Moir, after having fin
'-hesl her -.liool course, has returned
home She is n graduats. ia commercial
studi"-, leing a bookkeeper and a teach
er. Miss Mary is the accomplished
daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs George Mnir.
VINO c"ndurts . restaurant and roaming
house on Church Il.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1915-01-22

Alvin Roper. winona Lake accom- pan,
10; Nis-. Mamie Lee FrSyser. Loois-
vile, elementary specialist; Mis- Anns
bsanch Biniord. Richmond. teen sss
specialist. txirls): Mr. John l.. Alex
ssdsr. Chicago. sren se~ expert, (boys)
Prof. NJ A. Honline, Dayton. educs-
tional leader: Prof. T. W. Shsnnon.
Delaware. character building and sex
instruction.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1915-01-22
2,ocAs

Rev. A. l.. Brown, Of Kimbsll, preach
eel a very able ~ well A. practical sermon
IN this city Sunday. There have been
compliments paid % his sermon by NIL
who heard him.
Rev X. i. johnson returned Friday
night from Knoxville, Tenn, where ne
Was called ON very urgent business
mission, with his brother in-law, Rev
John Byers. lie report. that hi. Trip
Was both a pleasant ~ we'll ~ a profitable
one
Atty. A. q. Froe, Of welch, wa. i'm
the city Tuesday night; he had Just re-
turned from Charleston, where he went
70 look after some matters I%forr the
Legislature.
W. III. Harris. agent for the Pacific
Mutual Life Insurance Co. , left the city
"Wednesday for Dry Fork and Coalwoo.I.
where he has a large nuuiler Of polio,
holders
Mr.. g. l.. Edwards, Of Kiulbsu. "a.
in keystone Tuesday socisIizine. lie
says since there il no business one hal
just ~ we'll get around Among hir
friends in q social wAs
Mrs Susie Hill, 81 Kimball, Was in
tile city Tuesday on business
Mrs. Samuel Elliott, accompanied 10y
Mrs Wootson. were shopping here Mon
day.
Mr. Lillian u. Strains, II ulis city.
h - returned from Cosl~Ooi. where she
VISITED her husband.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1915-01-22
CAPITOL CITY
MAKING PREPARATIONS
State Sunday School Conventios
To Be Held May l2-l3ll
In Charleston

Charleston has begun the preparation
To receive the Thirty Third Annual STATE
Sunday School Convention. At recen,
meeting attended by General Secretary
Arthur T. Arnold. Of Wheeling, at the
Charleston Y. VI. @. A., building. rep
resentatives Of the various churches met
n discuss plans and to perfect the or.
gsnizstion. The following officers were
elected sn1 all accepted the RESPONSE
bllity:
J. ID. Steele. chairman; r. q. Hub
bard, vice chairman and finance; Mrs
III. III. Martin, secretary; W. T. VII.
hanson, entertainment. r. leslie Bur.
dstte, reception; James w. Merricks
enrolment and assignment: s. q. smith
ushers; David g. BayIess, publicity snc
prr ting; Walter Gillian, pages: Otto
Cox. treasurer; Prof. J. Henry Frsncis
music; Charles A. Ellison, churches an,
decoration.
This convention has come n be a yer,
large and influential gathering, bringIn,
from eli over the state q large body o
influential people. The people Of Char
lesion are lannon's for their bospitslit,
and will care for the thousand delegate
On the Harvard Plan, nrdging an,
breakfast
The speakers are from among III
best - be found in North Americs
Tbose slresdy secured are Prof. y. q
EXCEL. Chicago musical director: Prof
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1915-01-22
Gary Items

Church services at both the Baptis
and Methodist churches under the pas-
tprate charges OF Revs. q. w. Woody
and Willis Brown, respectively, are very
encouraging
IL is very reliably reported that work
will he more plentiful on the L. :. Ccsl
& Coke Compsuy's operation from now
and the men will be- given at least Il ne
days in every week, and likely four.
Mrs. l.. " Harris has recently re-
turned from Cincinnati, where she wa.
the Ruest OF her brother. She said she
ked the city Of Cincinnati so we'll till
she is almost decided to leave Gary and
make that city her home.
John Law. of Hemp Hill, was visiting
friends here Sunday.
Rev. w. NJ. Mickens, who has charge
OF the religious work at shannon Brar eh
preached there Sunday and says work is
very good at that place.
The Editor Of The Mcdowell Times.
after six weeks Of illness, has been al
lowed by his physicians to leave his
room. and he was seen here at church
Sunday, to the delight of his many
friends.
Hon. Jas uAurphy made a social trip
TO Northfork Sunday.
Mr.. Jas. Walker was attending to
business IN WEIGH this week.
School work throughout the district Of
Adkin Is generally encouraging, and
gives promise, or assurance, that the
state has made no bad investment in its
funds provided for educational purposes.
District Supt- Starks is making a strong
effort 70 place the STATUE of the school
system in this district in the forefront.
Miss Anna Moorehead, who has been
detained from her school work at Page
ton for about II weeks, returned last
Sunday from GAINESVILLE, o., her home,
where she had been with her people
pending snch recovery as would Justify a
resumption of her school work. She
was met by DIR. Louis A Hilton, Of
Wilcoe, her Dhyician Her many
friends-and she has many-were glad
co see and welcome her return. The
Doctor Was conspicuous because Of thoee
broad Smiles he wore.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1915-01-22
MART|NSV|L[E
NEWS
tHsrris Cosby D

tnsrrs ts-by
Jack Clark left Thursday tor Wei
Virginia after spending the holidays here
Mis- Carrie Iisirston died Friday morn
ing at the home of heI parents at lin.
Hall. She MAS the daughter of 6rren
and Polly Ilsirston.
Miss Martha Cosby has bsen in ia.
pa~t week at her home on Barton -.
Mrs Belle Wade and Mrs Lucy Noel
81 Winston. came over Saturday t. at
tend the funeral Of their niece. Miss Car.
ri Hsirstou.
Mrs. SalIie Holson of Williamsburg.
Pa, Is IN town visiting her mother.
J"r ii"l'-'n c'ntinus-- u IT. sick
Missr~ Belle and McKnIy Winghel.l
CAV tire young people au enjoy abb par
~ at their home Saturday night
Mrs. Sarah Penn. % Winston. who has
been visiting at the home Of Will Light
foot, left sunday for Roanoke
The Ladies Aid Society Of the High
STREET Baptist church, met at the home
OF Mrs. George Belcher Friday night.
Miss Zillis Mae Estes IL sick at her
home on West Fayette ssreet.
Mn. Fillmore Brooks spent several
days in town last week visiting her par
ents Mr.. aud Mrs Frank iolson.
Miss Chanie HainSton is visiting in
Danville.
Rev Garter spent several days last
week with his family in Dsnville.
George Hsirston, son of Alfred anu
Roxie Hairston, died Monday at the
home OF his aunt, Mrs Rachel Hairston
Mrs Jas. Gravely, who has been spend
ing the winter in Stovall. NC, spent
Sunday here.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1915-01-22
BLUES
RULING
Makes West Virginia
Parching, Whitening,
Burning Desert

The ruling Of Fred %. Blue, prohibi-
ton commissioner. that express CON-
p.nies cannot in the future ship liquor
iuto West Virginia. and that individuals
cannot bring more than one MALI gallon
unless il 10 labeled. will make West
Virginia 80 dry that compared with il
Sahara will be an oasis.
The ruling of Commissioner Blue is
based upon the decision OF the United
States Circuit Court OF App~als which
held that tie place OF delivery is the
"a ice Of sale
Pocshontas is hit q bard blow and
many liquor dealers there will probably
20 out Of business before Virginia goes
dry.
There is weeping, wsiling and knssh-
ing of teeth.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1915-01-22
Raleigh, Mingo And
Wyoming
County Delegates Get Good As
signments

Delegate Sullivan. Of Raleigh county
II on the following committees: Labor,
Railroads. Mines and Mining. Private
Corporations and Executive Office and
Library.
Delegate james of Mingo county il IN
tie Filtration, Railroads, and Arts and
Sciences.
Delegate Mullen OF Wyoming county
II on the committees on Immigration
aud Agriculture. Forestry and Conserv-.
ton. Prohibition and Temperance and
Federal Relations.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1915-01-22

Johnnie On the spot." All rooms Of
this hotel are well equipped with 'phonss
and hot and cold running WAGER. Private
bath rooms. modern in every respect, 10
one II the complimentary features Of
this hotel. and the rates are very resson-
able There 10 no better botel over the
entire Norfolk & Western. between
Biuefield and Williamson. All train.
stop st Northfork.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1915-01-22
Notice to Take Dispositions.
To Charlie Hayes

To Charlie Hayes:
Take notice that on Jan -. 1915.
at the Law Ofiic~ of w. J Parker. an
tile town Of Blueiield, Raleigh ~. Mercer
county. W. Va. between the hours Of y
O'Clock "A. ma. and O'clock y. m. of that
LAY, shall prosss~i Ia take the deposit
TONS of myself and others u le nal As
evidence IA my behalf. in a certain suit
in equity, depending i'm the Circuit Court
OF Mcdowell county. wherein am plains
al and you are defendant, aud il from
any cau-e the taking Of the said depo-
-ition- be not commenced, or, il com
nencssi, bc not concluded, on that day,
the taking thereof will liz aijourned Iron,
time % time, At the same place and br-
tween the same hours until the same shall
he completed.
Mary J.. Hayes.
by COunse.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1915-01-22
Order Of Publication
John NihalkO
By Counsel

WEST VIRGINIA:
Al Rules held ia the Clerks Office Of
the Circuit Court 81 Mcdowell County.
on the first Monday ia January, 1914.
FINER Davis.
Vs. lin Chancery
stephen Dsvi-,
DEPENDENT
Tue obIrct 81 this suit u % obtain
rom the defendent BY the plaintiff
divorce
A NINCUI.O MATRIMONII
md q APPEARING from AN affidavit now
on Die with the papers in this csuse, that
tie deiendent - a non resident II the
state 81 West Virgins; Il t. therefore
ordered that tie said defendent do ap-
lear AZ the Clerks Offioe 81 the Circuit
Court 81 Mcdowell County within one
month from the date Of the ir-t publica-
ton 81 tins order, and DO what y nece--
sary u protect hi- interest herein.
And u - further ordered that COPY
81 this order 10 published once a week
Tor Hour successive weeks i'm some news
paper in McDC well County, and that a
copy 81 the same 10 pastel At the 'front.'
door a the court hou-e 81 Mcdowell
County Tor twenty days before decree is
| rendered
A copy. Tesfe.
W. BURBRIDGE PAYNE, Clerk
J. X. smith. y. q.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1915-01-22
Two More
Mcdowell County Mes Lad

Hon b Hampton Gray, OF WEIGH.
former deputy clerk Of the circuit COURT.
~a- appointed secretary "a the commit
ts~ on re'iistricting the state in the legis-
istnre Thursday. and at the same tins.
Henry Richards. coloret. Of Kimbali.
for Browns Creek District.
was appointed night Waterman in the
: nste. The friends Of of these gentle
men are Sending congratulations.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1915-01-22
Legislature Attaches

Among the appointments Of attaches
Ia the W-s; Virginia Legislature are the
names OF }. II. Love of Williamson. ami
y ". Craggett of keystone.
Mr. Love Was appointed senate IL
brariar he 10 an attorney. and is highly
r,~pectesl in Williamson ami throughout
Southern West Virginia. where be Is
we'll known. J. II. Cragg~tt Was APP
pointed House cloak room keeper
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1915-01-22
Notice to Take Dispositions.
by Coun~

John MihaikO
In Chancery
Rosa MihaIko.1
10 ROSA MIHAI.KO. Won vsill t.ke mn.
to- that ON Bth day ~ Jan 1878 the Plaintiff
l<l"~ named will take dispositions of herssn a
sundry other witnesses. To IL u-ed a. evideulee
In the trial - the above cau,e In behalf % Plain
TN AZ the once - A. a.. Proc la WEIGH In
County - Mcdowell. IN the state % West vir-
Einia. between the hour ~ eight O'Clock . IN
and -ir O'Clock .. m. % said day. Aud II. from
any cau-~. thinx % aid dispositions shall not b.
commenced. or being commenced. shall not be
completed ON the day aforesaid. the taking - the
same will b. Adjournsd from day ~ day or from
time To time. AZ the same pla cesnd between the
same hours. until they are oomp Ieted.
John Mlhalko.
By Counsel
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1915-01-22
A. LEO We'll GIVES
BOND FOR $4,000
March 10 SET By Internediat.
Court Is Date For Hearing Pre-
hminary Motions an1 Pleas

CHARLESTON. w. VA, Jan. 70
A. Leo Well, Of Pittsburg, chief counsel
Of the Manufacturers Light and Heat
Company, under Indictment here charg-
I'll ~ith attempting to bride @. II.
Bronson. Of the public service commits
sion, gave bail today in the sum Of
5000 ana March 10 was set by the
intermediate court when preliminary
motions and pleas might be heard.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1915-01-22
CHANGED HANDS"

Hotel Northfork has rerrntly changrd
hands and nov j. owned and operated
by Mr. = y. Ernest. a first Las hotel
man who knows the business Of hst.l
courte-ies and general accommodation With
perfect satisfaction O the travelling pub
lie. Mr.. +. J. Murphy. manager. j. in
every wsv equal D. tue occs-ion. lie j.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1915-01-22
New Haitien President

CAPE HAITlEN, Jan. 49, General
Vilbrun Guillsune Was proclaimed presi-
dent of Hat today by the revolutionary
army which recently occupied Cape
Hsitien. Later the Guillaune forces be-
gan a march ON Port Au Prince, the
capital, with the object of overthrowir z
the government of General Ds,ilmar
Theodore.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1915-01-22
Notice TO Take Depositiess.


Cha Hancock
In ChsnceU
Henretta Hammock
10 iIenretts Hancock Take notice that
on the l2th day 81 Feb. 1915, st the
Dhhce 81 Justice Peace. VIM. Saddler. in
TIE town II Eikhorn, McDoven %.
West Virgins, between the hours Of o.
clock, q. m. AMI 9 O'Clock .. m, Of that
day ] shall proceed b take the deposition.
Of myself and others, 70 bs read In evi-
dence ih my behalf in q certain suit In
equity penning in the Circuit Court q
Mcdowell County and state Of West VIZ
ginie, IN which ! am pldntif and you
are defendant; and II from any capse the
taking Of szid dispositions BE- noe COM
menced on that dste, or, n commenc>d.
n they be NOT completed on THAI dAy, the
taking Of said depo~itiors viii b adjour-
ned IRON day ~ day, af the snms place
and between The same houn us6ll' 80
are complesed-
Ohar>s Ha.oock-
~ a D~r~k~<x
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1915-01-22
FOR SALE

A ulree-roon house; place well fruited
on easy tsrrns; Ten minutes yak from
station. See DANIEL WILSON.
l-Sz-toZ-is Graham, Va
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}. h. Smith. p. q.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-08-06
MRS. HOWARD SPAULDING
CONTROLS OWN ESTATE.
Provision Of Fathers Will Prevents
Husband or Others From Col
Letting Her Annuity.

CHICAGO. August 6.-Although Cath
crime Barker. who recently was welded
to Howard Spaulding, jr.. was pos
sessed of an estate said to approx
mate $3o.0oo.oo0. her husband cannot
collect one cent of the income, 1t be-
came known today, when a trust deed
of the estate of the late John H.
Barker, car manufacturer, was found
in the Office of the probate court of
Cook county. The deed provides that
the heiress shall receive 100000 a
year until she is twenty-one years old.
Then she is to receive $4,000 year
until she Is twenty-six years old
After that time she is to receive the
entire income of the trust fund, except
what is necessary to pay other an
nuities.
It also provides that payments to
Mrs. Spaulding ARE to be made di-
rectly to her by check or draft pay
able to her order, and shall not be
made to any other person, or upon
any written or verbal order given by
her. or upon any transfer or assign
ment made by her or created by opera
ton of law"
Mrs. Spaulding is given the power to
dispose of the estate by will.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-08-06

the occupants of the floating hotel. A
notice posted on the bulletin board on
the Stamlers deck read that the Ar
buckles Deep Sea Hotel Company has
decided to retire from the hotel bust
ness and will serve no meals after Au-
gust IS.
For years the Stan,ler, has been a
home for girls employed in shops ana
stores at a cost to them varying from
$3.50 to $3.50 week. Many of them
earned only 81 a week. and fourteen OF
the girls are now unemployed.
The city fire department had ordered
changes TO be made in the Stamler. and
it was said that the company did not
wish to go TO the expense OF making
purchased by John Arbuckle i'll 1901
and for several years has been moored
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-08-06
j. s. DRUG ADD|CTS
NOT OVER 100000
Laboratory Expert Shows
Popular Idea of Extraordinary
Extent of Vice Untrue.
ANTI-NARCOTIC LAW
BARES LITTLE SUFFERING
Cause of Habit Study Shows Ma
jcrity of Cases Due to Doc
tors Prescriptions.

Tha, popular and amateur estimates Of
states arc trcmeudousiy inflated is thc
cheering assurance given by Martin |.
WiIbert, technical assistant in the ny
Sicnic laboratory Of the public health
service. Published reports of hospital
admissions since the Harrison 3nti-nar
cotic law wen, into effect support this
view. as showing no such terrible and
widespread effect upon the drug ;'dd1cts
as had been predicted. Also, ;hc sta
tistics Of drug importa tons. with
rational allowance for iiiegitimatc traffic,
sustain the evidence that the number of
those who have tho habit cannot he
greater than 100000.
1T had been predicted that the result
Of the enforcement of the law would be
a besieg,ns OF hospitals by drug addict"
and q wave of crime of national Scoops
acco,upa MED by trail OF suicide and
DEATH Mr.. Witbert sets forth. WIN"
the effect of the enforcement OF the tco-
eral anti-narcotc law has been clearly
evidenced by hospital reports. the re-
suits have been by nc means so far
rea aching or SO Startl ng as had been cX-
pected
He enumeratcs the facts of several
deaths reported in Cook county H.
ascribed to the difficulties made for the
drug addict in obtaining narcotics; a
marked increase OF admissions into the
Philadelphia hospitals of cases of NOR
phine and heroin addiction since the
anti-narcotic law became effective, and
similar results reported from other
communities.