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The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1919-01-30
WHY PEOPLE DON'T RULE
A Tampa Philosopher Explains
the Situation

Editor Herald The Tampa
Tribune clips and publishes an ed
itorial from you on "Why the
people don't rule. " | cannot
think of a more ridiculous or pre-
posterous idea than "the people
rulingl In the first place, the av-
erage man has no knowledge of
civics, ethics or economics. |
doubt if one in a hundred ever
heard these words. When | have
talked of these things, some have
thought was talking religion,
some that it was politics They
have no idea that justice or moral
ity could prevail, or should be in
sisted on in law and government.
The only rule they, or you, have
ever known was "money rule"
business or ownership rule.
The people who own do, and
should rule. "The people be
ID" said one big owner once.
That has not been forgotten, be-
cause it was so true. And they
have been and are d, because
they do not own the things which
they produce or build, and MUST
pay for.
Now, as for any more fools vot-
ing, | think that is the trouble
now Put out all illiterates, or all
the stock that can be bought and
sold, led or driven; or, cut out the
males, and let the women run
things for thousand years, and,
II they can t do any better than
man has done in these six thous-
and years, then let us ask God
Almighty to shut up the shop once
more, but forever this time +
BILL NEELD.
Tampa, Fla, 1876 10
P. S.-Can't YOU see Mr.. Edit
or, that the last of my trinity of
devils,-the Priest first lin the
dark ages), then the king and now
the caIitalist-the autocrat, the
alistocrat, the plutocrat-all have
or are to have, their day--of a !!
thousand years-at least.
There is but little virtue or in !
telligence in human society, says
the novelist Hart, and that little |
has never shaped the destiny of
any civilization. Ignorance, pre-
judice and superstition have
wrecked all previous and now this
civilization.
I say "the people be d'ned!"
is there hope?-B. N.
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LAST INsTALLMENT ON LIBERTY
BONDS NOW DUE

LAST iNsTALLMENT ON LIBERTY
BONDS NOW DUE
Those who have subscribed for Liberty
Bonds OF the Fourth Series are notified
that the final payment on them Is now
due and must be made not later than to.
morrow, Friday, Jan. 3fst inst. ~
FIRST NATIONAL BANK,
J. r. SWlnney, Cashier.
SHERIFF'S SALE
Under an execution issued by the
Clerk of the Supreme Court OF Florida,
wherein Arthur r. Odlin is plaintiff in err
ror and A, p. Stuckey and Pickett T.
Simonton. as Executors of last will and
testament of Frank Simonton. deceased.
are defendants in error, / have levied on
the interest of said defendants in error
In and to the South half OF South half of
Section SO in Township AZ. south. range
%, east; and / will offer the same for
sale at public auction before the west
front door of the Court House at Arcadia,
Florida, during the legal hours of sale on
Monday. the third day of March, 1919, to
the best and highest bidder for cash.
Purchaser to pay for titles.
j. L. DISHONG. Sheriff of DeSoto
Dot County. Florida.
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TAX ASSESSORS NOTICE


l will be at the following places OF
dates given to take tax returns for tn,
year 1919:
Venus, Feb. 4.
Palm Dale, Feb. s.
Moore Haven. Feb. 6.
LaBelle, Feb. 7.
Bermont until noon, Feb. s.
Platts until noon, Feb. 10.
Owens, Feb. a.
Pine Level. Feb, Is.
Oak Hill, Feb. 10.
Brownville, Feb. 20.
Gardner. Feb. 81.
Zolfo, Feb. 20.
Mccall, Feb o.
Murdoch, Feb. %.
Charlotte Harbor, March s.
Punta Gorda, March 6, 2, 8.
Cleveland, March TO-
Fort Ogden, March IL.
Nocatee March H.
Wauchula, March II, IS, 10 and 20.
Arcadia, March Gath to 31st
Yours,
II. G. MURPHY, Tax Assessor.
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terially changing our present sys-
tenn of agriculture and then still
have unoccupied lands"
Centenary at Methodist Church

Rev. Mr.. Rice, pastor of the
! Methodist church of this city, an
lnounced in his pulpit last Sunday
morning that the Methodist
churches of the United States and
Canada are now celebrating their
! hundred years of missionary ac-
tivities, The program began in
the local church last Sunday.
The Centenary Movement has
as its goal four big detectives.
First, a great spiritual awaken
ing throughout the whole North
American continent. Just as the
big guns on the Western Front al
ways preceded the dash of the A.
merican boys, bursting forth in a
Cyclone of fire and steel, tearing
up entanglements and announc-
ing that the Yanks were going ov-
er the top, so the first task of the
church is to enroll and pledge a
great army of men and women to
send up to God Almighty, united
petition for His help and power in
reaching the world with the story
of Christianity. Second, we must
have an army of workers to adj
vance behind this barrage of pray
er. The Southern M t h 0 d is t
church alone needs three hundred
men and women We need doc
tors, nurses, teachers and preach
ers, and these must be men and
women of the very highest educa-
ton and Christian refinement.
Our boys used to attack at day
break. Now a new day of great
opportunities is breaking. The
nations of earth are standing in
the sunlight of this new morning
with their weapons at their feet
and it is time for us to go for
ward with the great message of
Christ to a bleeding humanity.
Third, there will be a great effort
to bring about a revival in the
Sunday schools of our land. Ev-
cry man, woman and child who is
not in some Sunday school will be
visited and urged to enroll in
some Sunday school. There will
also be a gigantic education pro-
gram along the lines of missions
IN the schools as well as in the
other departments of the church
work. Fourth, the fourth great
objective will be the raising of
100000 for advancing the
work proposed in the next five
years in mission fields.
The services at the church next
will be as follows:
Sunday school 1000 a. M. !
preaching service at II 100 a. m, |
Epworth League at 6 80 p. m. and
preaching again at Z 80 p. m.
The subject at the morning
service will be Prayer. Sunday |
evening the pastor will speak on
Missions. Special music at the
evening service.
All visitors and friends are Civ
IN cordial invitation to attend
hose services.
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IN THE DeSoTo COUNTY COURT,
TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF
FLORIDA IN CHANCERX


FLORIDA. IN CHANCERY.
Fannie Lowe, as Executrix of the Els
tate of e. A. Lowe. deceased. VS.. John w
Newman ct al.
Foreclosure of Mortgage.
Under and by virtue of final decree
rendered In the above styled cause,
shall sell at public outcry in front OF the
Court House Door in the City of Arcadia
DeSoto County. Florida, on Monday the
3rd day Of March, A. D. 1919, between the
legal hours of sale. to the highest and
best bidder therefor for cash the follow
ing described property situate, lying and
being in the County of DeSoto and State
Of Florida, to-wit:
Lot two (2) of Block six (6), less if
teen feet on the east side for street, as
per recorded plat. now on record In the
office of the Clerk Of the Circuit Court,
plated as Trabue, Incorporated Punta
Gorda.
Purchaser to pay for deed.
GEO w. WHITEHURST.
Special Master in Chancery.
LEITNER & LEITNER, Soils. for Com
plainant. 5-6t.
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EXECUTORS NOTICE

In Court of County Judge, State of Flori-
da, DeSoto County
In re Estate of Frank S. Strobhar, de-
ceased:
Notice is hereby given, to all whom II
may concern, that, on the third day of
July, A. d. 1919, shall apply to the Hon
orable George w. Whitehurst, Judge OF
said Court, as Judge of Probate, for my
final discharge as Executor of the estate
of Frank S Strobhar, deceased; and that
at the same time / win present my final
accounts as Executor of said estate, and
ask for their approval
Dated: Punta Gorda, Dec. "a, A. D1918.
HABERSHAM KING, Executor.
SILT monthly till June, 10.
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George W. Dudley, a popular
Coast Line conductor, died in
Lakeland, Sunday. He was a val
ued friend of The Herald editor,
by whom he was known and es-
teemed since his boyhood.
The Herald has just received
forty thousand nice, white enve-
lopes. Send in your orders.
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IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF
p. w. MEADOW, DECEASED.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS:
In the Matter of the Estate of p. w. Nc
Adow, Deceased:
To all and singular the creditors, lega-
tees, distributes and ALL PERSONS
HAVING Claims or demands against
said estate;
You and each of you are hereby mott
fled and required to present any claims
or demands which you or either of you
may have against the estate OF p. w
Meadow, deceased to the undersigned
Administrative of said estate within two
years from the date hereof, else the same
will be forever barred
Dated Sept. 90, 1918
MARIAN A. MEADOW, Admins
tratrix of said estate.
(Sept. 20-18-2 yrs)
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Lent begins March 5th and lasts
till April 30th.
A crop of two acres Of lettuce
in Manatee county was sold re-
Gently as it stood in the field for
100000 cash.
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FOR SALE

FOR SALE - Choice location on the
new hard-surfaced county road in So
lana, facing go feet on Marian Avenue
and having a depth of SOC feet-streels
on three sides-splendidly fenced. very
rich goil-fruit trees all of best nursery
growth--well built small dwelling. Nolb-
ing can excel the opportunity for re-
turns on vegetables. fruits and poultry
Apply to DIR. BURI4AND, Box 26, Punta
Gorda. Fla.
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CLASSIFIED

GT Advertisements inserted under this
head for cents per line each insertion,
six words counting a line.
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FOR SALE-Th. following cards for
sale at this office: House for Rent !.
"House for Sale, Furnished Rooms for
Rent, "Unfurnished Rooms for Rent
Rooms and Board. Automobile for
Hire. Price 10 cents each or three for
rs cents. Call at THE HERALD or
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VISITING CARDS-Visiting cards
printed from appropriate type faces, lin.
en- or vellum finish. rs for Soc. 80 for 75c.
100 for s1.0G--THE HERALD.
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FOR EXCHANGE

FOR EXCHANGE FOR FLORIDA
FARM-Two improved building lots and
four bungalow lots, all in Greater New
York, 10 miles from Wall ST.; fare Ice =
title perfect; near caroline and Railroad /.
assessed valuation $500; actual value "a
bout 81 600; bungalow lots are about
1000 feet from Midland beach: adjoining
property owned by residents of New York
city. who are holding same as an invest
ment. References exchanged.--R. ]. Cos.
NEY, 160 w. 1913 st, New York City. 60-3t
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FOR SALE--Two shot guns, for Tween
ty dollars: one Buick roadster for Enie-
ty Dollars. Address N. c. A., Care Bon
BAG, Punta Gorda, Fla, 5Otf
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Temperature this morning 4S
degrees.
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FOR SALE-A good home Groom
dweIlng) and big barn and 7-acre lot
with bearing fruit trees, In eastern part
of town. Bargain price.--W. c. HALL,
Punta Gorda. Eff. (ltpd.)
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FOR SALE OR LEASE-On account
of sickness, Thos. Sheridan wishes to
sell or lease his home place In Layilia.
Stiff.
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MISCELLANEOUS

1919 PLANT PROTECToR--In trans-
planting. guaranteed to protect tender
plants from sun, cold wind. frost and
rabbits. Simple, cheap. Sample. how to
make, $1.--JAMES M. BROWN, Punta
Gorda, Fla. 1t~
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WANTED--A good mich COW. also,
small sow pig. Don't care how small
that is, the price, s. JACKSON, jr. 4tr
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FOR SALE-Best Orange and Truck
Lands at BARGAIN PRICES, viz: b-acre
lot with cottage and barn, one mile from,
P,nta Gorda; also, IS acres on Shell
Creek, FINEST ORANGE LAND In the
STAT, 6, cd also for truck. To be sold to
wind up estate of Mary J. Buell.. de-
ceased.-Further information given orr
application to John Robinson, 1873 E.
Hudson street, Elmira, N. Y 46-9t
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LOST
FOR RENT

FOR RENT-Office Rooms, neat, large
and well ventilated-over Coopers Hard
ware Store. Apply to THE HERALD. IL
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notwithstanding made up,
shampooing done Reasonable prices.7--
PAULINE COLMAN, Box 95. Alt
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WILL BE HOME SOON.

Hugo Hensel, Jr., son Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Hugo Hensel Of FROM township
has landed at Newport News and ex-
poets to be home soon. He went
overseas a year ago and has seen
much hard fighting. He is a men,
Der of the 139 infantry, r35 division.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hensel haveetwo other
sons in thezservice overseas. Their
son Ewald, who Is a smember Of the
school in France and Eugene, a mem
Der Of the Third Pioneers is serving
with the American Expedi ..onary
forces in Germany.
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STOMACH UPSET?
Get at the Real Cause-Take DR.
Edwards Olive Tablets


That's what thousands of stomach
sufferers are doing now. Instead Of
taking tonics, or trying to patch up a
poor digestion, they are attacking the
zeal cause of the ailment s- clogged liver
and disordered bowels. .....
Dr.. Edwards Olive Tablets arouse the
liver in a soothing, healing way: When
the liver and bowels are performing their
natural functions, away goes indigestion
and stomach troubles.
If you have a bad taste in your
mouth, tongue coated, appetite poor,
lazy, don't-care feeling, no ambition or
energy, troubled with undigested foods,
you should take Olive Tablets, the SUBJ
stitute for calomel.
DR.. Edwards Olive Tablets are a
purely vegetable compound mixed with
olive oil. You will know them by their
olive color. They do the work without
gripping, cramps or pain.
Take one or two at bedtime fox quick
relief, so you can eat what you like.
At 10c and Csc per box. All druggists
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nATTENDS MEETING

Rev. Blaine Lambert, pastor Of the
Methodist church, returned last eve
ming from Fergus Falls, where he
attended the district meeting Of the
financial organization of the centen-
airy of the Methodist church, Monday
evening. Six group leaders Of the
district were in attendance. Rev.
Lambert was accompanied by his
little daughter, Louisa, and while in
that city they were the guest of Rev.
Lambert's father, E. s.. Lambert. - a..
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MAY DANCING PARTY

the Modern Samaritans tomorrow
evening and all members are request
ed to be present. After the business
meeting dancing party will be held
in the armory, five hundred invita-
lions having been issued. The hall
will be beautifully decorated for the
occasion and an enjoyable evening is
promised by the committee In charge
of the affair. ..>.. ...,4t Ill. .er,
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LANDS LARGE TROuT.

One Of the largest brook trout
ever caught near Bemidji was hooked
by w. G. Klien yesterday. The
weight of the trout was three and
one-half pounds. The exceptional
catch has aroused Bemidji anglers
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BEMIDJI NEWSY NOTES

To each day give interesting and complete review Of the
c social desire This devoted personal
mention social items briefs solicit
in its Items phoned mailed to this office
ciated by readers of the paper and by the publishers
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HOSTEsSES TO GUILD.

Mesdames Lucas and Nedlan will
entertain the Episcopal Guild tomor-
row afternoon at $3.50 o'clock, at the
home of Mrs. Nedlan, 1907 Mime
sofa avenue. The ladies are request
ed to bring their Easter earnings.
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B. p. o. ELKS.

There will be a regular meeting Of
the Elk 8 lodge Thursday evening.
e. H. Jerrard, secy. sare
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Money saving prices on quality
portraits and kodak finishing at
Rich's studio Phone STOW % 10
st. 512-1MOn
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Many a man who claims to be dis
Greet Is only coward. .&sI
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operated upon for appendicitis short
ly before Easter He ia the son Of
Mr.. and Mrs. c. L.. listed Of Lake
boulevard. .ea.s ~ H..
Hear c, j. Miller, a prominent
business man of Minneapolis, will
speak at Baptist church Sunday, May
4th, morning, afternoon at 8 o'clock,
and evening" ~ p 4d53
Mr.. and Mrs. Ira J. Coo, and child
rem have moved to their summer
home at Birchmont from the Mark
ham hotel, where they had an apart
ment during the winter. Inc Cool
family spent Sunday at international
Falls where they were the guests OF
Mr.. and Mrs G.. P. Ballou, formerly
of Bemidji.
Electric sulphur vapor baths, a
bath for all ailments, also vibrator
and body messages. Those wishing
baths or treatments, Phone 1861 or
call at 1909 Bemidji Ave. J. F. Os-
born. 1d430
L. w. Wilson of South St. Paul,
where he Is III the commission busl-
ness was in the city this morning,
being en- route to Bagley. Mr.. Will
son formerly resided at International
Falls, and served for time as audi
tor Of Koochiching county, being ap-
pointed by the board Of county COM
missioners to fill an urexpired term.
Earl Bentley, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank Bentley who has recently re-
turned from France, arrived in the
city yesterday on a six days fur
Tough, having been called here by the
serious Illness Of his father. Bent
ley Is a member of General Pershing' s
band, which lis touring the United
States in the interest Of the Fifth
Liberty loan. He enlisted in the
army in Montana two years ago.
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Attorney Italian l.. Huffman and
A. c. johnson motored to Turtle
River on business yesterday. ~
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i. A. A. ,Melges. formerly of :Bemidji,
but now Of Minneapolis, is a bust
ness visitor in the city today.
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MEETING POSTPONED.
St. Philips Ladies Aid society will
not meet this week.
L1NEA SOCIETY FRIDAY.

The Linea society of the Swedish
Lutheran church will meet Friday
evening in the church basement.
Mrs. Beda Peterson, and Misses 1Bak-
Ike and Houge will be the hostesses.
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M. ~Jagrin of the Garment shop has
returned from a business trip to St
Paul and Minneapolis.
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and as q consequence trout streams
were visited by many enthusiasts
today. 49, ~ .- ~. -o
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r. Mrs. William Shulke of Tenstrike
autoed to Bemidji yesterday and
passed the day shopping.
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operated upon for appendicitis short
ly before Easter. He ia the son OF
Mr.. and Mrs. C. L.. listed of Lake
boulevard. .eas.. ~
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Mrs. E. P. Cronemiller of town of
Northern, who has been on the sick
list, is improving.
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Mrs. M. Young of Melcher, Ia, is
attending to business matters in Be-
midi for several days this week.
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Cash paid for liberty bonds. In
tQuire room 81, Markham hotel.
4ltf
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Is Miss Ella Bella of town of Frohn
was the guest Of friends in the city
yesterday. =,
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$4,000 to loan on rarms. Dean
Land Co. diff
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ID, Miss Gladys Rancor of Blackjack
autored to Bemidji yesterday and
visited friends. .:
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Mrs. Nels Willett and Mrs. Hugo
Hensel of town of Frohn motored to
Bemidji yesterday and passed several
hours shopping.
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Advancing party will be held in
the armory tomorrow evening by the
Modern Samarftans. 1-430
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=, Miss Ella Ehlers Of Leonard was
between train shopper in the city
Yesterday T.. w. a@@< ~.
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Mrs. Frank Martin of Puposky is
the guest of friends in Bemidji this
week. r~ @@7.
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EIwood listed will leave Sunday
night for Hamiine university where
he will resume his studies. listed was
taken III at she university and waH
Cleveland County herald., 1919-02-06
LIQUOR INTERESTS
 WILL FIGHT HARD
DiSTILLERS CLAIM NATIONAL PROHIBITION AMENDMENT NOT
 LEGALLY RATIFIED.

New York.-1he acsson of Frank l.. Polk, acting secretary of state. for ma1ly proclaiming ratification of the prohibition amendment to the federal constitution is not binding, says d statement issued by an Executive Committee representing the Distillers' Association of America.
 Or the 42 states whose legislatures have acted on the amendment, the constitutions of P, the distillers say, contain a referendum provision which provides that no action of the legis- lature becomes effective until 90 days after adjournment. IT during these 90 days, five or six per cent of the voters petition for a referendum, the action of the legislature must be sub mitted to the people
 Of these p states, the committee says, the legislatures of 14 are still in session 'and the 9G days in which to petition for a referendum have not begun to run" The committee an- noanced that immediate steps will be taken to have q referendum invoked In these IA states and probably in others"
 Action in these 1s states is--not f1nal until the people have had oppor- tunity to act, the distilIers say. Con- s1dering only those state and deduct ing them from the AZ whose 1egisla- lures have acted, the committee said showed that the "drys" have captured only 2S states, or eight less than the three-fourths required.
 The 14 states are: Arkansas. cali fornia. Colorado, Idaho, Maine. Michi- gan. Missouri Nebraska Nevada. New Mexico. Ohio, Utah. Oregon and Washington. "The people in these II states. under their constitutional ref erendum rights, are part Of the law making body" says the distillers' statement. Until the people have voted upon the proposition there has been and can be no legislative ac- tion."