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The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1918-09-26

p. ]. Zabriskie, Supt. Jersey City
stock Yards Com pany, Jersey City,
New Jersey.
Says: We used RATS SNAP purehaf-
ed OF you about our plant for the ex-
termination Of rats with marked sue
cess. 1t is wonderful preparation.
II did beyond question all your claimed
IL would do-killing the rodents, drfv-
ing them from their haunts, and elm
mating odors arising from their death
We eheerfully endorse its use IN
places invested with vernin. -Four
sizes, 25c, SOC, 81. and 50. 7. J. Heal
ey. Manchester Depot, VT adv
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1918-09-26

On a fountain pen is all that
is necessary when it is quality
you are looking for. There
are safety types, ordinary
types, and self-hllers, with or
without clip caps.
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1918-10-04
Attempt of the Ohio Liquor
Interests
TO Refer National Prohibition
Amendment
Can Not Affect Action of State
Legislature
CONSTITUTION COVERS IT
State Can Ratify in Only One
Way
Which Constitution Says Is by
Legislature

Recent Decision of the Supreme
Court Not to Stop Measure on
Ballot Was a Ruling on Pro-
cedure and Not on Constitu-
tionality
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1918-10-04

boring nations to assist in the devcl-
opment of an organized temperance
force. At the present time this insti-
tuition has representatives abroad in
different countries aiding in their
temperance reform work. William
Z. Johnson has just recently gone TO
Scotland where he is to aid in organ
ization work and conduct a 1ecturing
tour throughout that country. Scot
land has new anti-liquor measure
granting the people the right of deter
mination on the sale or elimination OF
liquor which becomes effective in
1920. He has gone there to assist
in the preparatory work for voting
Scotland against alcoholic liquors. II
is anticipated that there will be many
of the experienced workers from
America sent to the various countries
which need practical and experienced
aid. Further announcement along
this line has been assured reasonably
soon. Details of arrangement for the
international conference will be ready
for announcement at an early date.
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1918-10-04
ATTORNEY GENERAL
GIVES INTERPRETATION
OF INDIANA LAW

Attorney General Stansbury of In
diana has given an Interpretation of
section IS OF the Prohibition act of
1917. He says that in his opinion this
section deals with the disposition of
liquors on hand at the time the law
went into effect on the second day of
April, 1918, and the provision therein
that person may have one gallon of
Intoxicating liquor other than beer, or
IL quarts of beer, or all wine, manu-
featured for his own consumption,
kept in his own house for domestic
use refers only to liquor owned on
April 2, 1918.
This ruling would not permit the
Importation of booze in limited guam
titles for personal consumption.
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1918-10-04

And the Tribune continues with the
list, proving the contention that nine
of the contributors were either Off
Gals or closely connected with the
officials OF this brewers association,
which now is making an appeal to the
American people that it is thoroughly
patriotic ard does not want the pub
lie to believe Custodian Palmer's
statement that the brewers are dis
loyal and unpatriotic.
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1918-10-04

Some months ago Ohio vets initi-
ated proposed amendment to the
state constitution, providing that the
Prohibition amendment TO the federal
constitution shall be ratified or reject
ed by vote of the people of Ohio in
stead OF by the Legislature as pro-
vidcd in the federal constitution
While this action of the vets covers
all federal amendments submitted, it
has special reference to the federal
Prohibition amendment.
The Ohio drys never worried over
This wei move, refusing to become ex-
c,ted, and the idea OF state declaring
the constitution of the United States
unconstitutional was too ridiculous to
give much attention. However, the
suffragists brought action in the Ohio
courts to enjoin the Secretary OF State
from placing the measure on the bal
lot on the ground that it is unconsti-
tutional. The Supreme Court refused
TO take action on this matter, holding
that the time to test the constitution
atty of the amendment is after it is
adopted, in the event that it is adopt
ed. The following statement from
Wayne B. Wheeler, General Counsel
of the Anti-Saloon League of Amer
lea, sets forth the Leagues position in
this matter:
The decision of the Supreme
Court of Ohio refusing to enjoin
referendum on the federal
amendment, does not in any way
hold such referendum is legal.
The Supreme Court did not pass
on the constitutionality of the wet
amendment.
The courts of the different
states are divided on the PROPOSE
-tion as to whether an injunction
is proper remedy to prevent IL
legal amendments or proposed
laws under the initiative and ref
erendum. In Ohio the Supreme
Court refuses to enjoin, but al
lows this question to be settled by
remedy at law in a direct pro-
ceeding. This is the reason why
we did not institute or join in the
case.
We will, of course, oppose any
referendum on federal amend
mcnt when the opportunity arises
for direct proceeding. That is,
in the improbable event that it is
carried at the polls, we will utilize
the unquestioned legal methods to
have the vote declared null and
void. No Legislature or proposed
initiative measure can set aside
the specific provision of the fed
eral constitution which provides
that the Legislature is the only
legal agency to ratify proposed
federal constitutional amendment.
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1918-10-04
APPEALS RELATE TO
REED PROHIBITION LAW
Supreme Court Asked to Consider
Cases
Appealed From Federal Court
Decisions
Which Affect the Enforcement of
Prohibition
HIT EFFEC TIVENE SS
Holding That Liquor Carried by
Person
Is Not Under Interstate Law
Provisions
Two Cases Carried to Supreme
Court With the Request That
Early Consideration Be Given,
as 1t Affects Enforcement of
the Law

cS IL hilCCtS GIllOICeIIleIlt OF
the Law
Two federal court decisions are be-
ing appealed to the United States SUI
preme Court relating to the interpre-
tation of the Reed liquor law, which
nullify certain features of the law. The
cases involve the interstate commerce
feature Of the law when liquor is car
ricd by person from a wet territory
into dry state.
One appeal from West Virginia is
on the federal courts ruling on the
case of man taken into custody for
carrying liquor with him into that
state which nc alleged was not in
conflict with the interstate feature of
the law, as he was not transporting it
for other than his own personal use
and not for purposes OF trade. The
other case involves a similar detcrmi-
nation OF the carriage of liquor by a
person into Prohibition state for
personal use.
The final decision of the Supreme
Court is important in the determine
ton of the application of the Reed law
for its protection to the Prohibition
territory and because of its impor-
lance the court was asked to expedite
consideration of the cases.
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1918-10-04
LOS ANGELES DRY
REDUCES TAX RATE

The city of Los Angeles. Calf,
adopted an ordinance submitted by
council closing saloons. Now the Los
Angeles city council has fixed the tax
rate for that city at Sl.4s on the hun
bred dollars valuation.
Last year the tax rate was Si.so on
the hundred dollars.
What has become of the revenue
argument3 Los Angeles has a tax
rate of seven cents a hundred less
without saloon revenue than she had
when she was obtaining that revenue.
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1918-10-04
GOVERNMENT TO SELL
BUSCH PROPERTY

The beer-alade fortune from
the Anheuscr-Busch Breweries
OF St. Louis. left by Adolphus
Busch at his death to Mrs. Lilly
Busch. his widow. and which
has been confscated by the
United States government as
alien enemy property, is to be
converted into value for Uncle
Sam. An order was reported
September Is to the effect that
the real estate on Riverside
Drive, New York city, owned
by Mrs. Busch. should be sold
at private sale, authority for
doing so being given in an ex-
ecutive order of the President
TO the Alien Enemy Property
Custodian. \. Mitchell Palmer.
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1918-10-04

Last week Mayor Thompson Of
Chicago, refused to sign the order re-
voling the licenses of Is saloons
brought to his attention by federal
authorities because of violation of
laws intended to protect the nations
soldiers and sailors. Mayor Thomp-
son, instead. of revoking the licenses,
issued warning in a typewriter
statement that he will act promptly
at the request of the federal authori-
ties if any violations of the law occur
again.
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1918-10-04
BONNIE BROTHERS
WHISKY HOUSE
ADOPTS PROHIBITION

Notwithstanding their bold and de-
tern1ined protest that they do not be-
lievc in Prohibition, Bonnie Brothers
whisky house of Louisville has posted
in bold letters at the entrance to their
place OF business the following proc
laination of their belief in Prohibition
Parking OF automobiles in front OF
our place of business absolutely pro-
hibited."
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1918-10-04
WORLD. wide ANTI.lIQUOR CONFERENCE PLANS
MATURING

of Allied and Neutral Countries Column
bus Ohio November Will Bring Together Represen-
Nations of the World and Varied
to Aid in the Determination
Elimination of Alcoholic Beverages World Wide; Delegates
Begin Reaching America
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1918-10-04

Spain and Portugal, according to a
Washington dispatch of September
IS. have joined in protest against
the provision of the Wartime Pro-
hibition bill which would stop wine
importations Immediately.
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1918-10-04

The Democrats of California in
convention indorsed War Prohibition,
and the Republicans declared for rati-
hcation by the Legislature of the Ma
tional Prohibition Amendment.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1918-08-31
GERMANS WINNING A
"GL0RI0US VICTORY.

Amsterdam, Aug. 30.-A German
supplementary army report issued in
Berlin last night says:
THE end OF the eighth day of the
great battle on the western front did
not bring at one point for the British
a success worth mentioning, despite
their mass attacks.
.'As a result of the peculiar nature
of the fighting the British never know
whether the Germans intend to accept
their attacks or abandon practically
worthless terrain without fighting"
After reiterating the insinuation
that Australian troops are bearing the
brunt OF the fighting in this ''for us
unimportant desert" and declaring
that the French attacking to the north
of the river Aisne on August 2S with
the aid of the Americans. had as little
success as the British. the statement
assures the German people that the
defense is daily getting greater mas
terry over the tanks, and that the Ger
man infantry and anti-aircraft auto
mobiles. have visibly perfected them
selves for the disposal OF new enemy
fighting means"
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1918-08-31
100000 W0RKMEN
IN PRUSSIA ARE
OUT ON A STRIKE
..r aoan.ao ,oo.a.. .-se,.. .s...s w,..

Geneva, Aug. 30.-Serious strikes
involving 100000 workmen, have
broken out at Bochum in Westphalia,
according to dispatches received here
today from Munich. Three thousand
strikers have been sent to the front
and 5000 deported from the region
under escort. Troops are guarding
the town, it is said, and riots are
feared.
Bochum is a great seat of the Prus-
sian steel and iron industries and has
extensive coal mines. II is twenty-six
miles northeast OF Dusseldorf and had
a population before the war of about
10, 900.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1918-08-31
Thousands of Rounds of High
Explosives Are Thrown by
Yankee Gunners Into Sector
Held by Teutons.
SIGNS OF WEAKENING
ARE SHOWN BY B0CHES
Observers Report Troop Move
mentS Which Appear to In
dicate a Regrouping and,
Perhaps a Retirement,
-y .or.lpe ,ours.l .r,e,.l ls.sto w,rrl

With the Americans in France,
Aug. 80 (by the Associated Press, s.
p. m m.)-WhiIe the French troops on
the right and left of the Americans on
the front of scissors struggled for
ward today the Americans sent thous
ands of rounds of high explosive shells
and shrapnel into the German posit-
ions, they made little effort to ad-
vance theie line. Late this afternoon
some progress was made by the Amer
leans in the region of Juvigny.
Although the day was not marked
by any spectacular advance there was
far from a lull in the activities on the
American front.
Since the Americans appeared Wcr.-
nesday, the Germans have displayed
stubbornness and skill They have
good positions and are. defeDdi
them in manner which would suggest
that they might even attempt a Sc
rious counter attack. The positions Of
the Americans are perhaps not so
good and the contest seems to have
narrowed down to one of comparative
merits of the two organizations.
Americans Well Dug in.
Before the day was over the Ger
mans had begun to show signs OF
weakening and observers reported
troop movements which appeared 10
indicate a regrouping and perhaps re-
.tirement.
The orders to the Americans were
to maintain a harassing fire trough
out the day and even the minor attack
of one flank was decided upon only
after the advance made by the French
indicated its advisability.
Over the field the American infan-
try remained the positions they lad
reld last night Dug in behind almost
every little rise on the plateau an1
on the hillside, they awaited the or
der to attack.
Closer to the German positions
scores of shell holes sheltered the mer
from the sweeping machine gun fire,
while further to the rear there were
companies waiting to be called.
Tho artillery went into the action
early in the morning, not in barrage
but firing first at one point in the
Germa lines an dthen at another, III
accordance with reports indicating
places where the Germans were nob-
Iilizing or where there might be dang
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1918-08-31
FRANCE ALSO OBJECTS
TO MEXICAN OIL DECREE

Washington, Aug. 30.-The French
government was Included among the
nations which formally protested
against the oil decree Of the Mexican
government, according to information
which has reached the state depart
ment. As there are no French pc
troleum companies operating in Mex
leo, the French government based its
protest on the ownership Of stock in
British and American companies by
French citizens.
Protests were also made BY the
limited States, Great Bfitain and Hol.
land, s 5,s ss x. 4 y 8 II 5s M
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1918-08-31
CHARGED WITH USING
MAILS TO DEFRAUD

San Francisco, Calf. Aug. S0.-
Charged with using the mails to de-
fraud in an alleged matrimonial swim
men were said to have been victims,
Mrs. Alice Franzen Nellis was held to
answer by United States Commission.
er Francis Krull today. Bail was
fixed at $4,000. in default OF which
she is in jail
The woman Is said to have Inserted
advertisements in Denver newspapers
describing herself a "a young and
beautiful widow who wished to be
housekeeper for d young, handsome.
rich man; object matrimcny.''
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1918-08-31
American AUiatOr
Captured by Huns
Leaps TO Freedom


,sv noRsine jcunnsL SPECIAL LGAsEn wlaal
Berne, SNStzerland, Aug. 80 (by
the Associated Press. )--Lieuten-
ant Thomas y. Hitchcock, Jr., Of
Westbury, IA, J., who, while
member of the Lafayette flying
squadron last March, was cap
.tured by tho Germans, has es-
capped from German prison
camp and has arrived here.
Hitchcock, who is the 16-year-
old son of Maj. Thomas Hitchcock.
jumped from train near ulm,
in Wurttemberg, and walked eigh-
ty miles To the Swiss border near
Schauffhausen. The aviator is
returning to the United States.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1918-08-31

to the fire of the American guns. but
to supplemental rating from the
French. 1t has been impossible I, as
certain the German casualties but 1t
is certain they were heavy.
The big gun fire reached TIE NAN
imipn of ifstessdty. T5e roar of the
artillery rose in a great cresYs'ido'
Americans used no gas shells The
Germans used them in smaller duanu~
ties titan usual
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1918-08-31
strike Delays Paving.

East Las Vegas, N. M. Aug. so.--
Workmen employed in street paving
went on strike here Thursday. ask
ing for an increase In wages to 80
cents per hour. The contractors an
nounced that II they were unable to
effect settlement they would import
laborers from El Pasos over a mile
Of paving is to be laid and It is imper-
ative that the work be completed be-
fore freezing weather. For this reason
delays are now looked on as tIsas-
trouc.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1918-08-31
THE WEATHER
FORECAST.

Denver Colo. Aug. 3o.--For New
Mexico: Saturday and Sunday partly
cloudy, probably showers north por-
ton; cooler southeast portion Satur-
day; warmer northeast portion sna-
day.
Arizona: Saturday and Sunday fair
south portion. cloudy north portion.
not much change in temperature.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1918-08-31
SLIGHT INCREASE I'm
DISEASE DEATH RATE

Washington Aug. 30-Surgeon
General Gorgas' weekly health report
today showed a slight increase over
last week in the death rate from dis
ease among troops in the United States
and also slight increase.in the NUM-
ber of cases OF measle and pneu-
monia.
The report from the American ex-
peditonary forces dated August 25,
showed that there were s5s cases of
pneumonia treated during the week
with only eight deaths. and that the
death rate from disease was only o.49.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1918-08-31
MOUNT VESUVIUS I'm
VIOLENT ERUPTION

Naples. August 29- tThursday ~
Mount yesuvius Is in violent eruption
for the first time since November 20
last year Prof. Frank A. Peret and
other officials Of the observatory on
the volcano spent eight hours today
in the crater. taking photographs and
gathering other data.
They found the. heat varied from
j 900 to LOO degrees at the base of
the principal cone,
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1918-08-31
LOCAL REPORT.

IA summary Of local weather condi-
tions for the twentyrfour hours ended
at s D. m yesterday follows: MAXI
mum teilperanare. 20 degrees; mini
MUM 5As range. sss temperature al
y p. q. 81 south wind; clear.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1918-08-31
HUN CITIES DAMAGED
BY ALLIED AVlAT0RS

ny soasisc JOURNAL SPECIAL LEASED wissi II
Amsterdam, Aug. 30.-Frontier
correspondents Of the Telegram assert
that travellers from Germany report
heavy damages from recent air raids
in towns along the Rhine. Forty per-
sons were killed in the last aerial at
tack on Cologne and entire streets in
Mannheim we're laid In waste. AT
Bingen the aniline works were lew
elled.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1918-08-31
Germans Show No indications
Of Turning About and Fac
ing AggreSSorS but Continue
to Give Up Ground,
CHAvIGNY is CAPTURED
BY FRANCO MERICANS
Teutons Again Have With
drawn in Lys Salient, Close
y Followed by British, Haig
Again Holds BaiIIeuI.
(tndated War Lead: BY the Associated
presil

There has been no abatement In the
strength of the offensive the British,
French and American troops are
throwing against the German armies
from Arras to the region of scissors,
And as yet there is no indication that
1t is the purpose of the seemingly de-
moralized enemy to turn about and
face their aggressors or TO offer more
resistance for the present than
through the activities of strong rear
guards.
Not alone have the allied troops all
over the battle front from Arras to
scissors gained further important ter
rain, but to the north the British have
advanced their line in the Lys sector,
apparently without much effort
OF greater Significance than any Of
the other Victories achieved in Fri
days fighting is the gain Of the
French, with whom Americans are
brigaded in this general sector north
of scissors. The latest French off,
cial statement records the capture of
Chavigny, three miles northwest, Cuff
flies, a mile and half north of Sois-
sons, and the entry into the outskirts
of Grouy, to the northeast.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1918-08-31
WILSON WILL GET
MAN POWER BILL.
TODAY, IS BELIEF

SPECIAL ooHREspoApgneK vo nosHlno souRNALl
Washington, Aug. SO. Congress
failed again today to complete the
man-power bill. only the formalityI
of the signing of the measure by the
presiding officers of the senate and
the house remains and 1t was predict
ed tonight the measure would be in
President Wilson'S hand soon after the
convening hour. Its immediate ap-l
proval by the executive is expected.
The conference report of the bill,
approved yesterday hg the house was
adopted late today by the senate by
a yea and nay yote--with but feeble
opposition Of few senators present.
Senate debate on the work or fight
amendment's excision was so protract-
ed that the house adjourned before
the bill could be returned there for
the signature of the speaker. The rules
provide that signatures Of the presid
ing officers be attached to the en-
crossed measure while the houses are
in session
Senate debate today centered on the
elimination of the work or fight"
amendment by the conferees. Senator'S
| Thomas of Colorado. author Of the
amendment, and MeCumber of North,
Dakota protested. Chairman Cham
berlain of the senate conference COM
mittee defended the action of the
committee in yielding TO house oppo
stion. While not objecting to giving
the boys under 81 years of age the
same homestead rights as those above
Al. Af =
| leo, former assistant secretary of the
| interior, protested against the provi-
| sion, signifying it would not have the
| effect desired by its supporters and
would result in much public land be-
| ing kept tied up.
Senators Walsh and Nelson urged
that the New Mexico senator not press
| his objection ut this time, declaring
| that passage of the supplementary res
| olution any time within the next SIX
months would meet the situation,
while prompt disposal of the pending
| bill was imperative.
| Thomas Deplorcs Action.
| Elimination of the work or fight
| provision was deplored by Senator
lThomas, it's author, who said he con
sidered that provision as important,
| IL not more so. than any other In the
| bill He declared that labors dc
mands almost always have bee"
granted, stimulating further demands
| and predicted there would be strikes
until the public patience is exhausted
lie praised Fuel Administrator Gar
fields refusal to grant demands Of
the United Mine Workers. The pree-
has been enforced, the Colaroda SEN
ator said. and he concluded with
declaration that workmen who are
exempted to work and fail TO do their
duty, are traitors, stabbing our SOL
diers in their backs