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The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1917-12-21
National Constitutional Prohibition Is Referred to The
States by House Vote of 2S2 For and l2S Against
SENATE ACCEPTS time LIMIT CHANGE
Eighteen Illinois Representatives Favor and Only Five Oppose Resolution
Manu. Mason and Jml Absent
PRIMARY WILL DECIDE VERDICT IN ILLINOIS

On Monday, December II, the
House of Representatives by a vote
of 282 to 128 voted in favor of sub
hitting the proposed national Pro-
hibition amendment.
On the following day the amend
ment was finally submitted by Con-
gress to the states when the Senate
by vote of AZ to s accepted the
resolution as passed by the House
which changed the time limit for
ratification or rejection from six to
seven years.
The vote ON the resolution in the
House followed a six-hour debate
during which, few new arguments for
or against Prohibition were advanced
While the discussion was chiefly con-
cerned with the merits of Prohibition,
Representatives were not permitted d
to lose sight of the fact that the
question involved was fundamentally
one of rule by the people.
An amendment providing that Pro.
hibition provisions should not apply
to light wines and beer was rejected
by rising vote of 232 to l07.
The Presidents approval of the
amendment is not required and the
state Legislatures may act as soon a:
they please after the signing of the
resolution by the Vice President anc
the Speaker of the House
Victory Was Expected
During the consideration of the
amendment, the House galleries were
packed by both the friends and the
enemies of Prohibition. Many dele
gates to the national convention at
Washington remained at the capital
to witness the final action of Con-
gress on constitutional Prohibition
The result of the vote was not a sur
prise to the temperance forces as vic
tory had been confidently predicted
by numerous Senators and Repre-
sentatives. The outcome however
aroused great enthusiasm among the
drys in the galleries and caused great
rejoicing throughout the country
The vote on the amendment was
strictly non-partisan, votes for and
against by the two leading parties
being almost already equally divided
How Parties Voted
The vote of the parties was as fol-
lows.
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1917-12-21

from Illinois gathered for short
meeting at the First Presbyterian
Church of Washington. Although
many delegates were unable to be
present at this meeting, total of O.
From Illinois were in attendance. The
+eeting was called to order by SUI
.perintendent Mcbride and the Rev. NJ.
n. Boynton was selected to act as
chairman. Short addresses were
called for and among those wko spoke
Mere
y Fred Bayliss, author of From
Bread Line to Pulpit" Mrs. Lena B.
Mathes, Superintendent of the Wom-
sn's Department of the Anti-Saloon
League; DR.. w. A. Smith, pioneer
Illinois League worker; T. c. Bolger
freasurer, and A. ]. Scrogin, President
Of the Illinois Anti-Saloon League
and DR.. Ira andrith, candidate for
Nice President at the last general
election.
X All agreed that the Washington
convention was the greatest ever
held by the League. Mr.. Scrogin cx-
4 dressed the sentiment of all present
when he said that Illinois should be
One of the 80 states to ratify the
amendment.
II The meeting was closed with short
Brayers for the success of the Prohi-
bition cause in state and nation.
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1917-12-21

fore Colorado went dry the vets pre-
dicted that there would be great fall
ing off in the number of tourists COM
ing to the state. The actual figures
show that the.number of tourists visit
ing Rocky Mountain Park was 10000
in 1915, $1,000 in 1916, and $4,000 in
1917. This proves" the Senator
stated, "that men have concluded that
they wanted their wives and daughters
to go where they would be free from
the insults OF drunken men on the
streets"
Congressman Ferris of Oklahoma
brought Out the interesting fact that
the first Prohibition law in this coun-
try was passed by the Cherokee Ma
tion in 1879.
Others who testified were Bert NJ
Fernald of Maine, William J. Herwig,
who spoke for Governor Capper of
Kansas; P. Y. +. Conway, a banker
of Virginia; Andrew Wilson, of the
District of Columbia, and ex-Con-
gresham John Lentz of Ohio.
In connection with the meeting, an
organization of business men was
formed for the purpose of co-operat-
ing in the movement for nationwide
Prohibition.
Illinois Delegation Meeting
Following the Thursday morning
session of the Convention, delegates
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1917-12-21
A GREAT BOOK

From Bread Line to Pulpit" is
the title of great book by Fred Bay
liss. In it is told the story of how a
man rose from the depths of degrada-
ton to position of power and inf1u-
ence as a preacher. The book is a
powerful and inspiring volume which
will interest all who are taking part
in the great reform movements. It
is published by Fleming H. Revell of
Chicago and New York.
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1917-12-21

San, representing Governor Capper
'5f that state, who was detained at
home by official business of a press
ing character, and others.
& Puts Witnesses on Stand
Chairman Kresge, in putting witness
es on the stand, in lawyer-like manner,
first inquired their name and location,
asked :. few other personal and peril
nent questions, and then suggested
that they be permitted to testify in
their own way. The statements which
resulted were not only gratifying to
the Prohibition advocates present,
but they emphasized the close rela-
tionship existing between the success
full conduct OF business, on a large or
small scale, these days, and the plac-
ing of Prohibition laws upon the
statute books that business may be
helped as we'll as the individual
Senators Smoot, Shaf-oth, Jones,
and Fernald, representative Ferris,
Governor Harris, Mr.. Mapp, State
Senator Jacoboy, Mr.. Hernick, and
the others, admitted that the story OF
Prohibition successes with which they
were familiar would be far too long to
tell in detail in the limited time ac-
corded each speaker, but they united
in declaring that crime and misery
had decreased, business establish
ments had prospered jail and peniten-
tiaries had been almost depopulated,
savings banks had increased their de-
posits, taxes had been cut down, and
individuals by the hundreds of thou
sands made more prosperous, healthy,
and happy under Prohibition law.
The talk made by Senator Fernald
of Maine was typical of the others,
except insofar as he referred to the
length of time Maine had carried Pro-
hibition laws on the statute books.
The Maine Senator declared he felt
great pride in the fact that his state
had enacted Prohibition laws 1o years
before any other state; that in 1851
the first law went on the statute
books, and that in 1883 it went into
the constitution of the state, where
it has remained and is going to re-
main for all time"
Senator Fernald said he expected
to love to vote for national Prohibi-
ton. At first, he said, the finger of
scorn was pointed at him for espous-
ing Prohibition, but that now when
most men are for it the situation is
different. His colleague in the SEN
ate and all of the delegation in the
House from Maine, he declared, would
support national Prohibition. He con-
cluded: "One great thing the war is
going to bring to the people of this
country is that not only the soldiers
but, later, all the people, would enjoy
the benefits of Prohibition rule; that
It was certain to be adopted by a large
majority"
Mr.. Conway made a big hit by his
CONTINUED on Page q
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Recent Gathering Of Dry Forces Surpassed All Previous
Conventions in Interest Enthusiasm and
Excellence Of Program
LARGE ILLINOIS DELEGATION PRESENT
Future Program of Prohibition Forces Discussed by Experts in Anti
Saloon Warfare
BUSINESS MEN Line UP UP FOR DRY NATION

said the Senator, mot merely failing
to help the government, but actually
instruments for the destruction of the
American neonlou
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NATIONAL PROHIBITION TO Be SUBMITTED
Brewers Use Much Coal

During the last fiscal the bweres America produced
o0y72o,50o barrels of beer.
Leach estimates that requires
248 pounds of coal to produce bar1el of beer
In other words brewers america up 1880 3o5 tors of
coal during the year in making beer
1t requires 627533 of coal produce
How the brewers going to make this beer unless they
the coal?
And how they pay dividends their
they make the beerf
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1917-12-21

San., representing Governor Capper
81 that state, who was detained at
home by official business of press
ing character, and others.
The Dermott news., 1917-12-06
EXPLAINS CAUSE
OF BENEFITS
Mrs. Morley of Little Rock Offers
Her First Public Praise for
New Treatment.

This Is the first time in my life that
I've ever endorsed u medicine, but !
take pleasure in endorsing Orgatone,
Tor II certainly has given me great re-
lief" said Mrs. J. b. Worley wife of
the well-knoWn business man and
plumber of Little Rock recently.
For a long time" she continued.
my entire system has been run down.
| just couldn't sleep wink at night
and when | Woke up IN the mornings |
Was feeling miserable Constipation
had ii hold OH me ana there never WIS
moment. day or night that | did not
suffer
i really feel Ike different woman
since taking orgatone. The food eat
digests properly and my constipation
has been relieved. Several OF my
neighbors have also taken Orgatoue
aud they say II has helped them Just
as ii has me. | am only too glad to
praise this famous medicine
There Is an Orgatone dealer In your
town. If not Ii will be sent prepaid to
any address upon receipt of price. 81
per bottle or six bottles for s. by the
distributors, Harry Messenger Co, Jop-
lin. Mo-Adv.
The Dermott news., 1917-12-06

John G. Allison. solicitor for news
paper in Brown county. tells rabbit
hunting story on himself, recites Indi-
annapolis News. While covering the
rural mail routes Allison carries rifle
to kill any rabbits he may see. School
children on route No. =. knowing that
the solicitor would pass the school
house. took the skin from rabbit.
stuffed II with sawduSt and placed It
near II small white oak bush. Ali
son caIue along N the rest hour. He
WAS told by one of the youngsters
where he could kill rabbit. and nll
the pupils, hiding behind trees and
bushes watched him fire IL shots ut
the little animal. The rabbit did not
move. and after Allison examined the
gun thoroughly he began to reload, but
the children could remain still no long
er and began laughing II then
dawned on Allison that the rabbit WIS
stuffed, and that he was the victim Of
Il Joke
The Dermott news., 1917-12-06
NONE OF 10 CANDIDATES RECEiv-
ED MAJORITY IN FIRST
ELECTION
WILSON CANVASSED RETURNS
Referendum Vote Was the Result OF
Dissatisfaction Over the Appoint
ment of Willard Pendergrass
BY Governor 8rouoh.
Little Rock

LtItlp ROCK
Because none of the 10 candidates
for state mine inspector received 4
majority of all votes cast. 4 second
referendum election must be held.
The State Federation of Labor has
set the date for December 10.
The returns We're canvassed at the
office OF r a Wilson. president Of
the Federation of Labor. by +. w Al
ston of Spadra, VIII Merk of Fort
Smith and Mack Brown OF Altus. vice
presidents of the federation. who were
appointed as teilers by the Executive
Committee.
Jesse Redyard of Hartford and
Claude Speegel of Huntington received
the largest number of votes Redyard
received ASS and Speegel AS. Other
candidates and their votes follow:
Sam Sampson, Montana. 81 l-2: Ben
Eyens. Hackett. 1913: S. A Connaugh-
ton. Paris. 1925; Joseph Ather;on, Der
ming. 1877; Charles Jordan. bonanza.
81: Jake Yadon. Jenny Lind, G5,
Thomas Rachels. Green wood PA Up.
George Gardner. Coal Hill. e3 II.
The referendum vote was the re
suit OF dissatisfaction over appoint
ment OF Willard Pendergrass by Gov.
ernor Brough pendergrass declined
the appointment and Governor
Brouch then announced that he would
leave the appointment OF successor
To n referendum vote of the miners
which vas held November "a. Mt
Boyd consented to continue in office
until his successor had been Sc
lccted
Returns from the second election
which will be December 10. will be
canvassed in Little Rock on DeCem.
Der IL. and the result certified 10 the
governor. Members of IS unions par
ticipating. cast 29l IL votes
The Dermott news., 1917-12-06
Women Hard At Work.

Four million dollars TO be expended
by women for women In a single year
was never before heard Of These are
, days OF amazing things. but this Is
What the Young Woman's Christian as
location has undertaken, says the
New York Letter. Within two months
after the declaration OF war last
spring. the association. with so years
experience behind II In work for girls.
was In the field with its war work
council TO meet the needs Of women
and girls everywhere both here and
abroad. who are In moral or physical
danger because OF war-changed condi
tons. Hostess houses for women Wis
ting the training camps. and emer-
gency housing for girls who are TAX
ing the places OF men in industry, are
one of the chief needs Twenty work
ers are already In Europe. and others
are on the way or arriving. They are
opening cafeterias In France and Rui-
sia for the women who are doing mems
work and are providing rest and recre-
alton places for nurses ut the front
during their hours Off.
The Dermott news., 1917-12-06
SELF DEFENSE
Defeat Backache and Kidney
Trouble With Anuic

Many people in this section have suffer
ed from rheumatism and kidney trouble
and have found that Anuric was the most
successful remedy to overcome these
painful and dangerous ailments
The lucky people are those who have
suffered. but who are now well because
they needed natures warning signal in
time to correct their trouble with that
wonderful new discovery Of DR.. Pierce's
called "An-u-ric double strength. You
should promptly heed these warnings,
some OF which are dizzy spells. backaehe,
irregularity OF the urine or the painful
twinges of rheumatism, sciatica or lum-
bago. To delay may make possible the
dangerous forms OF kidney disease, such
as stone In the bladder. II you want
Quick relief buy Anurc now (60c pack
agel-or send Dr. Pierce l0c for trial pkg.
This viii prove that "Anuric" eliminates
uric acid as hot water melts sugar.
The Dermott news., 1917-12-06

Following the devotional services
az the session OF the North Arkansas
Methodist Conference held al Helena
the delegates adopted strons reso-
luton indorsing the action e Presi
dent Wilson in the war. However.
the conference went on record "a
being unalterably opposed to allowing
use Of grain, sugar and coal by brew
cries and use of cars far transporting
brewery products.
The resolution, which was read by
Dr. j H. Reynolds. follows
we. the members of North Ark
ansas Conference. in annual session,
Helena. Ark, hereby take this occa-
sion 10 express our keen appreciation
of the high plane OF humanity upon
which our great president has pitched
our participation in the world war
against Prussian military autocraCy
and TO declare our steadfas' purpose
TO give vigorous support &c all meas-
ures which the government may adopt
IN prosecuting the var In dong this,
however We regret the necessity OF
pointing out TO the president iko IL
consistency of The nationai govern
ment urging upon the people 10 save
grain and sugar While ii permits the
brew cries TO waste vast amounts Of
these same fOodstuffs Accordingly
as representatives Of 4 gree eiluf e..
We protest TO our pres dcnt against a
policy which permits millions Il tons
Of coal 10 be consumed by breweries
when thousands of our people and
many legitimate industries ARE suffer
ing from lack of coal. We register
our protest against the use Of thou
sands of ears to ship coal and liquor
in By breweries while millions OF
people and thousands OF industries
are suffering because they cannot get
cars 10 ship the necessities OF human
and industrial lite While W. record
our whole hearted approval OF the or
| der driving liquor and bad women
! from army camps In America We call
upon our president TO give our sold
iers in France the same protection
| against these eN lis To our xreaI
president. In whom American democ.
racy has lodged supreme power in
this crises. and who has hitherto In
his official utterance and acts reflect
ed the best Christian conscience OF
America, We confidently appeal 70
/ square American conduct in the mat
/ ters named above with the dictates OF
humanity and the ethics OF Csristian-
! ity"
tSignedl J. II. REYNOLDS F II.
/ Daniel. W. +. Walker. w. l.. Oliver.
/ J. NJ. Williams.
The Dermott news., 1917-12-06
Tsmmys Unsatisfactory Supplies.

Tommy was making determined but
unsuccessful endeavors 10 light his
an enemy shell came across, tlipging
him fiat on the ground and blowing up
the earth In the immediate vicinity.
After he had recovered somewhat he
made one more endeavor. remarking
aggrievedly What with these French
matches aud this ere bloomin Belgian
tobacco, my life very soon won't be
worth living"
The Dermott news., 1917-12-06
True t. LIE.

Il don't see how you can read that
trashy novel;" declared mother. DO
you see any merit In ii mt aA2"
Why. yes" answered father. at ID
intensely realistic"
What do you mean? Why. the con-
versation between the levers is utterly
silly slush, and their actions are idi-
oticnlly absurd"
"Nes-that's what l mean" agreed
father, mildly.
The Dermott news., 1917-12-06
HEAL ITCHING SKINS
With cutieura Soap and Ointment
They Heal When Others Fail.

Nothing better. quicker. safer. sweet
er for skin troubles Of young and old
that Itch. burn. crust. scale. torture
or disfgure. Once used always used
because these super-creamy smsllients
tend to prevent little skin troubles be-
coming serious. II used daily.
Free sample each by mail with Book.
Address postcard. Cuticura. Dept. L,
Boston. Sold everywhere.-Adv.
The Dermott news., 1917-12-06
The Reason.

Bishop Colfelt OF Troy said ut n din
ner recently:
The reason why some people get
no comfort out of their religion on
Sunday Is that nobody else gets any
comfort out of il during the week"
The Dermott news., 1917-12-06

Prescription and Golden Medical Dis
covery cured my awful headaches and
helped me in every way. Helped the
many pains one has at such tines. -
MRS. BERTHA LEASE.
One thing about DR.. Pierce's medi-
cines, they contain no alcohol or mar
cote. Can be obtained at any drug
store. In either liquid or tablets, ana
are purely vegetable.-Ady.
The Dermott news., 1917-12-06
She Had q Papa Once,

away long time Ia search OF health.
His memory must have grown dim In
the childs mind. One afternoon. when
being rolled cut In her gocart, she
saw a little child run by TO a man be-
.yond and call. Papa. Papa" The
little girl turned to her mother and
remarked In IA sorrowful tone. "Once
We had papa"
The Dermott news., 1917-12-06
DON'T EXPERIMENT

strong purgatlyes and calomel. Use
the we'll known genuine Liver Stimu-
lants, Bonds Liver Pills. They are
pill ut bedtime-you wake up well. Adv.
The Dermott news., 1917-12-06

- 4 -
much +; they sure
ly are good. l
w l sh everyone
knew how good
they are. ! could
go into details,
but do not think
IL necessary. 1
w a s in expect
ancy and was all
ru nd o wn. DIR.
pierceS FaVorite
The Dermott news., 1917-12-06
And Oonat Tell the wife.

''Do you know that that bulldog Of
yours killed my wife's little harmless,
affectionate poodle?"
well. what are you going TO DO
about itr'
"WoHd you be offended II was to
present him with 4 nice brass collar3"
The Dermott news., 1917-12-06
Esped iency.

"A wise man may change his mind"
Yes" replied Senator Sorghum.
But man sometimes gets credit for
changing his mind when caution has
caused him 10 shift his line of talk"
The Dermott news., 1917-12-06
PROMPT RELIEF.

can be found in cases of Colds. Coughs,
La Grippe and Headaches by using
laxative Qulnidine Tablets. Does not
Affect the head or stomach. Buy your
winters supply now. Price 25c.-Adv.
The Dermott news., 1917-12-06
New Fire Alarm Box.

Breaking the glass In new IRE
alarm box intended for hotel or office
building rooms permits the alarm to
be sounded and frees fire escape
rope and harness.
The Dermott news., 1917-12-06
TYPICAL housekeeping.

A woman wouldn't think she was
heusecleaning II she didn't get all the
articles her husband needed most in
the most inaccessible places the very
first day
The Dermott news., 1917-12-06
In the Trenches.

iii. Bill Here comes Il gas wave !"
Thank Heavens. This toothache's
almost KILN me."-Cartoon's Maya
zine.
The Dermott news., 1917-12-06
DON'T GAM BILE

that your hearts all right Make
sure. Take "Renovine"-a heart and
nerve tonic. Price 5oc and $1O0.-Adv.
The Dermott news., 1917-12-06

Holland prohibits exports OF bulbs
except by license,
The Dermott news., 1917-12-06

John d. Archbold, who recently died
In New Jersey. left an estate valued at
SAL, l49.0 96.
The Dermott news., 1917-12-06

Australia is heavy importer of
American automobiles.
The Dermott news., 1917-12-06

To Cure Q Cold In One Day
rAhe LAXATIVE BRoMO QuININH TsbieeA
Druggists refund money II 10 falls TO cure \ w.
GROW y > signature 10 on each box TO-
The Dermott news., 1917-12-06
BRIEF NEWS; AND NOTES.

tOmmlNsiOnerS OF The Aklnsas-
Louisiana highway have accepted the
assessment books as complied by the
engineers. The route Of this highway
will be- south along the Missouri Pa
cific railroad from Grady to Mcfehee
thence n branch from McGehec to Ar
kansas City. thence along the rail.
road TO the Louisiana state line.
The Dermott news., 1917-12-06
ARKANSAS NEWS

Devall Bluff, Ark.-"Some years ago
I took DR.. Pierce's medicines and they
The Dermott news., 1917-12-06

Louisiana highway have accepted the
assessment books as complied by the
engineers. The route OF this highway
will be- south along the Missouri Pa
cific railroad from Grady to McGehee.
thence branch from McGeheC to Ar
kansas City. thence along the rail.
road to the Louisiana state line
Apples 10 the amount of l15 car
loads have gone out from RUono coun-
tvs shipping points on the NJ. 4 y. \.
Railroad this year. This movement is
equivalent to $500 bushels. having a
value OF at least SS7. 500. And IN ad.
dition large quantity has been put
into cold storage and in almost every
home in the county.
V. o. Gray of Cave City saws that
ne has about IS acres this year in
cotton that was not picked before
frost. and believed that II would be a
total loss TO him. He picked the bolls
that had not opened and ran them
through a pea huller and sold the first
bale for SS5. using the seed for feed.
The Bergman Gaming factory has
Just completed the last shipments OF
its tomato pack. |, shipped l2 cars.
averaging 400 cases each car. Three
cars of apples have also been ship
ped from here to Kansas and Missouri
points.
The Benton Epworth League held q
book shower In the chapel o. the
church recently The books will be
forwarded TO Camp Pike through Mrs.
+. Il. Norton. who is collecting from
all the other organizations in i}enton
The telephone strike at Fort Smith
II at a stand-still. as all efforts 10
effect a settlement has failed The
company refused TO re.instate the two
girls who were discharged short
time before the strike.
G. l.. Bowers OF Cave CITY repre-
senting the Cabot Fruit Company.
has sold more than 10000 fruit, trees
in the vicinity of Ratesvile this sea
son and delivered the trees.
Several cars OF sweet potatoes
have been shipped from OZARK The
price IL fairly good. netting the grow.
ers 81 bushel.
Many farmers are hauling cotton
into Warren for 26 miles Gins oil
the county have been running full
time the past month.
Rev +. c. Lindsay. pastor OF the
Presbyterian church at Piggott has
been assigned TO deliver a number of
sermons al Camp Pike during the com.
ing three months.
Through the influence of J. T.. CritY
and Mrs. G. IL Turner. county demon.
strators. a trades day has been estab-
lished in Earle.
Musical organizations OF Fayette-
vile will unite In an old-time commun-
ny singing Decenber ..