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The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1918-12-27
BUREAU FOR LICENSE
TO PURCHASE ALCOHOL
Washington's Bone Dry Law Puts
Big Responsibility Upon County
Auditors

County Auditor Wardall of Seattle,
Wash, in accordance with the provi-
sions of the bone dry law declared
effective by Governor Lister on De-
cember 4, has opened bureau for Ii
cense to purchase alcohol, Samuel
Morrison. former deputy prosecuting
attorney for King county. has been
made the head of this new bureau.
The Seattle Times says:
The bone dry law, while not
setting it forth in specific terms,
in reality puts the county auditor
in a quasi-judicial position in that
aggrieved applicants for alcohol
may appeal to the superior court
for the relief they seek. Because
trained lawyer is needed in such
position, an officer who can in
person defend his own acts to the
highest courts, il necessary, the
county auditor. of King said he
offered the position to Judge Nor
rison.
The bone dry law is very strict and
those importing liquor under its pro-
visions will have to comply with ser
les of most stringent rules. 1t is con-
hdently expected that the law will re-
duce illicit liquor trading to a minimum
in Washington.
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1918-12-27
DON'T KNOW WHAT
TO DO WITH 1T

Proper and legal distribution OF
several thousand quarts of liquor
seized by police of the District OF Co.
lumbia i'll their raids on bootleggers
is occupying the minds OF officials. In
the law, the enforcement OF which has
resulted in the recent arrests, there
is mo provision made for the disposal
OF the confscated bottled goods.
More than $1,000 quarts of liquor
have so far been seized by the police.
This is being held at headquarters
pending the trial OF the persons ar
rested.
United States District Attorney
Ralph Given said that there is to be
no general search of trucks from Bal
timore to obtain names OF owners OF
whisky aboard. Trucks suspected,
however, will be trailed to their des-
tination and action taken.
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1918-12-27
ANOTHER FALLACY
Drug Trafiickers' Headquarters
Are Found in Wet Pitts
burgh

Here is another news item that
clearly illustrates the fallacy OF the
liquor interests argument that the
habit-forming drug menace is greater
in dry than in wet territory.
Federal officers discovered what
they believed to be the headquarters
Of the international opium ring.
Where do you suppose?
In wet Pittsburgh. They seized
$4,000 worth of the drug. GORE
spondence seized in the raid, accord
ing to the government agents, indi-
Gates ramifcations of conspiracy ex-
tending over the entire cast. Most
OF the opium, they said. was snug
gled from China through Canada. The
opium was found within the shadow
of the federal building.
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1918-12-27
SENATE PASSES THE
DRY DISTRICT BILL

On December % the Senate
passed the six-billion dollar
revenue bill which carried with
it the Sheppard dry District of
Columbia measure, whic h
makes the Reed bone dry law
applicable to the District. The
revenue bill passed without a
record vote. The dry District
measure carried by a vote of
~ to 18. 1t forbids the inn
portation of liquors into the
District and will aid materially
in stamping out bootlegging,
which have been causing the
Washington police an unusual
amount OF trouble lately.
Whisky runners have been ac-
tive between Baltimore and the
capital city. A similar bill is be-
fore the House with good pros
poets OF passing at an early
date.
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1918-12-27
FROM BOOZE TO TEA

A British tea grower, according to
the Chicago Daily News, declares that
world consumption of tea is now ex-
ceeding production by reason of the
reduced consumption of alcoholic
liquors in many OF the principal coun-
tries OF the world.
Prohibition, he said, was so IN
creasing the consumption OF tea that
the worlds demand, especially after
the reopening of Russia, must far en-
coed any possible production for some
time to come.
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1918-12-27
ASKED CHRISTMAS LID

All state Councils of Defense and
local organizations were called upon
December Il, in kilograms from the
Council of National Defense, to urge
upon state, municipal and county
authorities to keep the lid on tight"
during the Christmas holiday season
for the protection of soldiers and men
discharged from the army. Attention
was called to the fact that in almost
every community there will be large
numbers of men only recently re1eas-
ed from the restraint of military dis
cipline.
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1918-12-27
SELECT MEXICO AS
THEIR NEW FIELD

A Mexico City press dispatch says
that as a result OF Prohibition laws
recently enacted in the United States,
manufacturers and dealers in alco-
ho1ic beverages are taking advantage
of opportunities offered in Mexico,
Cuba, and various South American
countries as market for their pro-
ducts.
Reports from border points show
large quantities of liquors are cross
ing the line and are sold at low
prices. Several leading manufacturers
are reported to be taking steps to es-
tabiish breweries and distilieries in
Mexico, according 70 the dispatch.
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1918-12-27
BREWERS PLANNING
FUTURE ACTIVITIES

A resolution adopted by the board
of trustees of the Master Brewers
Association of the United States at a
conference in Dayton, Ohio, Decem-
Der 1, pledged assistance to the gov
eminent in adjusting the labor situa-
ton, as welt as the food and fuel
regulations. A strong sentiment pre-
vailed among delegates that all brew
cry property be converted into soft
drink and fruit juice plants and that
the manufacture of malt vinegar, yeast
and denatured alcohol or similar pro-
ducts be carried on in the plants.
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1918-12-27
SHIPPED $4,000 WORTH
OF WHISKY IN RAGS
Observe Eternal Fitness" by Asso-
ciating Bottles and Rags"

Between forty and fifty thousand
dollars worth of whisky was seized
in Detroit warehouse by the au-
thorities on December p. 1t is said
TO be the largest single seizure made
in Michigan since the state Prohibi-
ton law became effective. Six men,
declared by the authorities to be Of
6cers and financial hackers OF the
warehouse company, will be arraiened
before United States Commissioner in
Detroit. They are charged with vio-
lating the federal law in shipping
whisky into Prohibition territory. The
officers say the whisky was shipped in
bundles of rags from Chicago.
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1918-12-27
Comments the Consideration of the Electorate Example
Dry States the United States and Dry Provinces
Congratuates Scotland Recommends Protection of
Africa

votes to any candidate for Parlia-
ment who viii not promise at least
to vote for giving the people conf
pfcte power of local veto over the
issue or REISSUE of liquor licenses,
and to refuse support to any candi-
date who would make the liquor traf-
fic state or municipal institution, or
provide any new option for the pub
lie ownership of the traffic in intoxi-
eating liquors.
Signed on behalf of the National
Temperance Federation.
George B. Hunter. K. B. E, Pres.
Joseph Mains, Chairman.
Richardson Campbell, Treasurer.
Guy Hayler, Hon. Secretary.
October %, 1918.
Protests Against Sale to Nations of
Africa
The Federation congratulated the
Good Templar Order on the jubilee
of its introduction into England from
America 1t also warmly congratu-
lated the Scotland Permissive Bill
and Temperance Organization on the
attainmzpt of its diamond jubilee and
its success in securing the veto right
for the voters of Scotland. The Fed
GRAFTON uttered strong protest against
the continuance OF the liquor traffic
amongst the native races of West
Africa and strongly opposed the
suggestion that has been put for
ward with a view OF securing the
continental spirit trade that the Brit
ish West Indies might be used as a
depot for the supply OF rum to the
natives of West Africa.
The Situation in Ceyion
/ With reference to the situation in
Ceylon, the Federation unanimously
adopted the following:
The National Temperance Fed
Grafton, while sincerely appreci-
ating the recent changes in the
excise policy OF the government
OF Ceylon--especially the intro
duction this year of measure of
local option and the enlargement
OF the unofficial and representa-
tive element in the advisory COM
mittees-earnesly asks that the
local veto may be extended unre-
servedly and Immediately to
cover every form of license for
the sale, manufacture and iinpor-
tation of Intoxicating liquors in
the Island, and further that the
harassing conditions under which
the voting was allowed this year.
such as the requirement that Is
per cent of the total number OF
poll tax payers in any locality
must record their votes in favor
of Prohibition before even a sim
gle tavern can be closed-may be
so changed as to give this new
and important departure a fair
trial and make it a general step
towards effective temperance &C.
form.
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1918-12-27
Vets Allege Congress Acted
"Unconstitutionally" in Refer
ring Dry Amendment to the
States for Action

On December "a, arguments were
presented in a case to test the valid
ity of the federal Prohibition amend
ment resolution in the United States
District Court, Cincinnati.
Wayne 3. Wheeler, General Coun-
sci of the Anti-Saloon League, APP
peared with Attorney General Nc
Chez and ]. A. White, Superintendent
of the Anti-Saloon League of Ohio,
to oppose the application for an in
junction against submitting the
amendment to the Legislature for
action. The plaintivc, Alfred G. Erik
enbrecher of Cincinnati, who repre-
sents himself as real estate agent
and in no way connected with the
liquor interests, alleges through his
attorneys that the proposed amend
ment is invalid because it was not
passed by two-thirds vote OF both
houses OF Congress. He also presents
the old revenue and conhsoation of
property arguments.
The court reserved its decision for
the time being
Mr. Wheeler oontended that the
question of what constitutes two
thirds of Congress is now before the
United States Supreme. Court. The
case has been submitted, but not de-
oded. The issue in that case which
was presented to the court by Mr..
Wheeler and Attorney General
Brewster of Kansas, was what con-
stitutes two-thirds of Congress to
pass bill over the Presidents veto.
In this case it is what constitutes
two-thirds Of Congress TO adopt IA
resolution to submit an amendment
to the Federal Constitution. The
Webb Kenyon Act was passed over
President Taft's veto by two-thirds
o { quorum, but not two-thirds of
the members eiecteds Mr.. Wheeler
contends that the cases are similar
and the decision in the United States
Supreme Court will settle both cases,
The attorneys opposing the injunc-
ton, claim that two-thirds OF a
quorum present and voting is stuff
cient to submit an amendment. The
Federal Constitution defines a quorum
as a majority OF each House II
further provides that each House may
fix the rules of its proceedings. The
House and Senate adopted the rule
that two-thirds OF the House and
Senate meant two-thirds of quorum
present and voting. An unbroken
line of decisions in the Congress and
the courts sustain this procedure.
The contention that the amend
ment will destroy the revenues de-
rived from the traffic and that it is
unauthorized. was answered years
ago when Daniel Webster presented
the same question to the Supreme
Court and Justice Greer said in his
opinion i'll answering this argument.
''1f there should be diminution of
revenue from the use OF this power,
she (the government will be the
gamer a thousand fold in the health,
wealth and happiness of her people"
We do not believe that there is any
such overmastering consideration
which attaches to the liquor traffic
to justify the court in everything the
sound reasoning and judicial preced-
ents in the courts Of this country
for almost one hundred years.
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1918-12-27
SEIZE OPIUM

United States Commissioner Robin
son has held in $4,000 bail Edward B.
Russell of Buffalo, former saloonkeep-
er, in whose home federal officers say
they found a vessel containing tins of
prepared opium worth $500. The
charge is made against Russell that
he has carried on considerable traffic
in opium between Buffalo and Can
ada.
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1918-12-27

A Kansas City Star dispatch dated
London via Montreal December IA,
says: Walter Hume Long, secretary
for the Colonies. in speech at Hol-
1oway last night, said he would ad-
wise the government to prohibit the
sale of liquor in the United Kingdom
although it would mean the loss of
millions of pounds i'll revenue.
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1918-12-27
NATIONAL GRANGE TO
ASK WORLD PROHIBITION

Captain Frank n. Moore of Rome,
Pa, is shortly to go to Europe for
the National Grange in the interest of
worldwide Prohibition. He will urge
especially the conservation of grains
which now are going into the manu-
facture of liquor for use in the feed
ing of the worlds hungry population.
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1918-12-27
INVITES PNEUMONIA

A recurrence of influenza in
Evanston, ILL.,, called forth re-
newal of the ban on public
meetings and another warning
from Health Commissioner
Robertson of Chicago, who
says: BEWARE OF THE
USE OF STIMULANTS AS
PREVENTIVE OF INFLU-
ENZA. THESE STIMU-
LANTS VITE PNEU-
MONIA."
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1918-12-27

$1,000 PER MAN PER coUNrY-stranse
invention startles world--agents amazed. Ten
a farmer, did $4,000 in il DAYS. scbleicber,
minister, $i9s first 10 hours. $1,000 cold
cash, made. paid, banked BY Stoneman In 80
days: $4,000 to date. A hot or cold running
$3.50. Seif-heating. No plumbing or water
works required. Investigate. Exclusive sale.
Credit given. Send no money. Write letter
or postal today ALLEN MFG. CO.. 466
Allen Bldg. Toledo. Ohio.
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1918-12-27
HOW TO KEEP WELL
(By DR.. William Brady

(By DR.. William Brady
Question: What do you think
about using whisky as a pre-
ventive of Spanish influenza?
Answer: If the individual
uses enough whisky he will
soon be safe from all earthly
Affections. 1t has no other val
ue.--Brookfyn Daily Eagle.
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1918-12-27
NATIONAL TEMPERANCE FEDERATION ADOPTS
STRONG RESOLUTIONS IN LONDON MEETING

Declares Restrictions of Liquor Traffic Have Control
Prohibition, the Ultimate Goal But Recommends Option
Granted in United States and Canada Step
England
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1918-12-27
BUSINESS AS USUAL"
IN Wet CINCINNATI

Cincy Again in Role of Booze
Champion
One Erkenbrecher Seeks to
Enjoin
The Buckeye Governor From
Transmitting
ERAL AMENDMENT
To the Coming Legislature for
Ratification
Court Takes the Petition Under
Amusement
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-10-24
RESOURCES.

Liberty Loan BONDS ................. 68,266.57
Banking House. Furniture & Fixtures. 100000
Mortgages and Judgments of Record . 13S,63245
Due from National State and Private
Banks and Trust Companies .. 10000
Checks and other cash items 2,o36.o3
Exchanges tor Clearing House. ........ 2,7o5.65
Due from Approved Reserve Agents. . a2o,o33o4
Lawful Money reserved IN Bank. 2o,734.8o
Other Keal Estate Owned. .......... 100000
Total Observation-Disclosures. ST 1865 668
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-10-24
CAPITAL STOCK
SURPLUS
UNDIVIDED PROFITS
TOTAL RESOURCES
$lOO,00O.OO
100000
14,227.98
l,226,646.68
OUR GROWTH YEAR BY YEAR
OCTOBER 20, 1876.

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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-02-17
ADVISES SOLDIERS ID MARRY BEFORE
 THEY GO 70 WAR
British Officer Says Mothers Should Encourage Men
 to Take Wives.

Birmingham, Ala, Feb. 16.-Lieut. Colonel R. V. K. Atplin, of the 14th British Hussars, in an address here tonight, urged mothers to encourage their soldier sons to marry before go- ing abroad.
 "In England we are doing every thing possible to encourage the men to marry while on their ten days leave at home," said the British officer. Children must be born to fill the void left by the 73,0O0 deaths per week in the British army during the past three years. am asked constantly when the war will be won. My reply is when America is ready. Every American must be proud to obey orders, for none but proud man can kill hun. I beg of the mothers and sisters to smile. Give the boys a chance, don't encoura- age them to become dissatisfied. I have never sen better fed. better look ing or otter cared for soldiers in the world"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-02-17
HAIR RAISING AIR STUNTS NECESSARY
 SAYS BRITIShER
May Cost Few Lives in Camp But Will Save Hundreds
 at the Front.

Washington, Feb. 1G --IIair raising stunts by student aviators may seem foolhardy, but they are vital uart of the flyers training, Lieut.. Colonel Chas. E. Lee, of the British Royal Flying corps declared here today. "To forbid students to attempt these stunts may save few fatalities on this side" said Col. Lee, "hut it will certainly be the cause Of hundreds at the front"
 For three days Colonel Lee, head of the British aviation mission in the United States, has been doing war tricks in the air over the national capital, to show officials and others what the American air fighters must prepare to do when he flies over German lines, doing the loop the loop, falling leaf, and other breath taking feats, which have caused many to gasp. This demonstration. coming at a time when several stu- dents have been killed at American camps, raised a question as to wneth- CT the stunts were really necessary. "Most emphatically," said Lee, they are necessary When the airmen goes into ,hattle, if he expects to out maneuver his adversary.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-02-17
R. X. Bill DELAYS tMbARASS M'AD00
 IN RAIL PROBLEMS
Administration Leaders Urge Quick Action On
 Measure Is Essential.

Washington, Feb. 1G.-Spe ediny uD o1 debate and passage of the admins tration of the railroad bill next week were urged upon the senate today by, administration leaders, who declared the whole transportation question was being delayed for lack of legis- lation contemplated in the measure. Senator Smith, in charge of the bill, announced he would seek Monday to fix a time for final vote.
 Ill urging speedy action, Majority Leader Martin said Director General McAdoo was much embarrassed by want Of the legislation, and had. call ed him on the telephone today to point out the measures importance.
 Debate continued today with Sena tor Cummins, who is opposing the proposed standard of compensation, and Senator Robinson, supporting the legislation, as the principal speakers. The Iowa senator reiterated that the standard return provided was eX- cessive. Senator Robinson. in reply declared the compensation provided is no greater than would be fixed by court, and pleaded for quick enactment of the 'bill, so that the situation can be clarified
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-02-17
STAR U. s. CHEMIST HELD 0N CHARGES
 OF AIDING fNtMY
Alleged to Have Been Impli-
 cated in Plot to Destroy Hawaiian Cable,

San Francisco, Feb. 16.-Carl Els elmer, chemist, member of the United States geological survey, was arrested here today by the United States marshal as a dangerous enemy alien. Federal officials charged him with being implicated in an alleged plot to blow up British government cable station on an island in the Ha- waiian group.
 Federal officials said that some time ago Elschner surveyed several of the islands in the Hawaiian group. He left the islands a week before an explosion occurred, damaging the cable station, it was stated.
 Elschner is said to be one of the most competent chemists in the coun- try. Several maps and blue prnts of the Hawaiian islands were found on him when arrested, according to the United States district attorney, who also announced that Elschner would be nterned during the war under presi- dential warrant.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-02-17
DEAD AVIATOR IS HON0RED BY MANY
 AT FORT WORTH
Thousands Visit Bier of Former Dancing Master.
 Funeral Impressive.

Forth Worth, Texas, Feb. 16.-Fun- eral services Saturday afternoon over the body of Captain Vernon Castle were most impressive. All day, until the train left with the body, thousands visited the undertaking parlors to pay their last tribute. Traffic was sus- pended, while police kept the crowd moving from the entrance of the chap el, where the body lay in state.
 The services were held at two o'clock American aviation officers and hun dreds of friends gathered in the chap el. The military cortege left the chap el at 2:35 o'clock. The casket, draped with large British flag, was placed on the caissor by officers of the S4th aerial squadron. Six horses drew the calsson. preceded by the band of the 133rd field artillery and firing party of forty men with arms reversed. The gun carraige was escorted by guard of honor, composed of officers of the 84th aerial squadron. Following the gun carriage, commissioned and cadets of Castles squadron marched. In the rear marched officers fthe Royal Flying Corps and American officers. There were over 250 members of the aviation section and the Royal Flying corps in line.
 Thousands of soldiers and civilians in the street barred their heads as the casket passed. At the station it was carried thru a guard of honor, which opened a way to the train. The body was shipped to New York for inter- ment.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-02-17
WILSON 10 ACT: | ROARO G|vfS OUT WAGE DECISIONS
 Much Activity in .Shipyard Strike Situation Dur ing Yesterday. MANY CARPENTERS l REFUSE TO OBEY Markers in a Number of Yards Stick at Jobs Despite Hut,,heson's Call. Leave Questions to Wage Adjustment Board.

Washington, Feb. 16.-Efforts by khe government to end strikes of car- benters in eastern ship yards brought kwo important developments today, Which officials declared promised an karly settlement. President Wilson prepared to take action, the nature of which has not been disclosed, and the khipbuilding labor adjustment board handed down a wage award covering Delaware river and Maryland ship Eards, which will form the basis of a general eastern shipbuilding wage Icale.
 The president is expected to express definite views in reply to telegram Ae received tonight from William l.. Hutcheson, president of the brother hood of carpenters and joiners, asking In opportunity personally to put it be- lore him.
 Situation Active.
 Other developments during the day vere indications that the heads of the |ther unions will not support Hutche- |on's position, and assurances from lew York metal workers that they (ill continue work, pending an ad- ustment by the wage adjustment (oard A statement by the shipping board that no efforts will be made to loerce strikers bv threatening to call hem into the military service; a dec- Rratlon by Chairman Fletcher, of the enate commerce committee investigat- ng shipping, that the government mould take over operation of all ship- (ards and fix a general wagt scale, ma request by shipyards to be per- nltted to crush the strike in their own Fay.
 There was no indication tonight what leasures the president has in mind, nd at the white house it was said no epily would be sent tonight to Hutche- pms telegram. The president has giv- hl spersonal attention to the situa- on since yesterday.
 Officers of the American federation labor, it was declared tonight, have ttle sympathy with Hutcheson's at aoe, and are likely to repudiate him. ocal organizations of carpenters on le rac'tlc and Gulf coasts and along le South Atlantic. despite orders rum Hutcheson, are leaving to the ad- :s9ment board. it's members said to- lgnt' all questions affecting their re- eslohs With their employers.