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The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1919-04-11
DOPE TRAFFIC IN BALTIMORE
DOPE TRAFFIC IN BALTIMORE
Chief Of Police Makes Report on
January
Sales of Narcotic Drugs Which
Shows
That the Traffic is Extensive in
City
Saloons No Barrier to Dope

An extensive report on the dope
traffic in Baltimore city was submit
ted to the police board by Marshal
Carter last week. covering the pre-
scriptons written by number of ply
sicians and the amount OF cocaine and
morphine sold by druggists.
1t was pointed out that there are
close to three thousand users OF the
drug in the city. The report made
by Marshal Carter does not cover,
however, a number OF druggists who
are known to be engaged in the traf-
nc and who readily fill prescriptions
for narcotics.
The report shows that four physi-
clans long under the eye OF dope in
yestigators are engaged in lucrative
practice of supply prescriptions for
drugs These figures show that one
doctor prescribed 1000 grains OF NOR
phne and ITO grains of cocaine; an
other prescribed sol grains OF NOR
phine and $40 grains OF cocaine;
another 1910 grains OF morphine and
l 1927 grains of cocaine; another l7,760
grains Of morphine and 1902 grains
of cocaine. This report covers the
prescriptions written during the month
of January.
1t certainly indicates that the pres
ence of saloons does not prevent the
traffic in narcotic drugs, as the liquor
interests would have the people be-
lieve, for Baltimore city is literally
infested by saloons.
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1919-04-11

To the above figures mist DC added
the amounts recovered as excess prof
its, as to which figures arc not avail
able; and also license duties, now re-
duced from prc-war figure OF
G4,300,000 to about e, 100000 per an
mum.
During the war the industrial use
OF alcohol has increased both in re-
speet of industrial methylatcd spirit,
and, 10 a much greater extent. of de-
natured spirit other than methylated
as the following figures (proof gal
lons) will show:
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1919-04-11

The consumption of alcoholic liq-
uors in the United Kingdom during
1918, measured in terms of absolute
alcohol, shows decline OF approx
mately Is per cent as compared with
the year 1917, and of 90 per cent as
compared with the pre-war consump-
ton in 1918.
The expenditure on intoxicants. cal
culated on a very conservative basis,
was practically the same as in 1917
and at least 81 per cent higher than
in 1918, and the highest on record in
the history OF the United Kingdom.
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1919-04-11

According to this table wine show
ed an increase OF 60 per cent over
1917. and practically the pre-war hg-
ure of 1913. Spirits showed decline
OF 1877 per cent on 1917, and o2H per
cent OIL 1918; beer. a reduction OF ~
per cent in standard barrelage as COM
pared with 1917, and o. per cent with
1913. The actual quantity (regardless
OF gravity oil beer consumed was, ow-
ing to much greater dilution during
1918. higher by 4 per cent than in 1917.
This process OF. dilution, which has de-
veloped during the present century
mainly on account OF higher liquor
taxation, has enormously increased
during the war, at first as natural
result of the statutory restrictions
upon the materials of brewing, but
more recently by the direct orders OF
the food controller. especially that OF
March 10, 1918. limiting the gravity OF
beer in ireland to 1045'. and elswhcre
in the United Kingdom to 1880.
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1919-04-11

On the other hand, the supply of
mineralized mcthylated spirit. which
is the only kind allowed to be sold
in small quantities. was during 1918
less than one-third (703,000 gallons)
OF that i'll 1918 (2,5l8,000 gallons),
thus limiting the possibilities OF abuse
far below the pre-war level.
Non-alcoholic Beverages
For the first time it is possible to
give exact figures as to the consump-
ton OF non-alcoholc drinks, as these
are now liable to duty: Unsweetened
table waters, 100000 gallons, sweet
encd ditto, 66,4l5,000 gallons, and
herb beers 4,123,000 gallons, total,
with imports, of S0,350,000 gallons;
and the duty on the foregoing was
approximately G1,500,000.
The recent order increasing by Is
per cent the output of beer, involving
an increase of about 100000 stan
dard or sover 100000 bulk barrels,
and releasing an additional 100000
proof gallons of spirits, represents an
addition to the annual consumption
Of over 100000 gallons, or 100000
gallons Of proof spirit.
How far this large addition to our
increase due 10 requirements in
connection with munitions OF war and
drugs, etc, for government purposes
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1919-04-11
CALIFORNIA BREWERS
WAIT ON TEST CASE

The California State Brewers As
ISOLATION in meeting in San Fran
cisco on March 20 adopted resolu-
ton that they resume the brewing of
beer in accordance with the Root
opinion. No further action, however,
will be taken until test case deter
mining the status of such beer is
made.
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1919-04-11

sumed as beer. . per cent as spirits
and 5 per cent as wine, cider and
perry
Taxes Collected
Tire taxation collected by the
tradeH from consumers OF intoxicants
during the year was Ito the nearest
$1,000 approximately:
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1919-04-11
UNITED KINGDOM

lowest estimate 10 per cent, 20 per
cent is nearer. possibly 80 per cent.
am willing to stake my reputation as
an economist on the assertion that,
with Prohibition, we could add at
least 10 per cent to the annual income
of the United States"
The United Kingdom cannot afford
to give the United States even a 10
per cent start.
March. 1910.
! Victoria street, London, S.W. l.
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1919-04-11
War Drink Bill of LOCO, 900, 900
Pounds

| estimate the amount spent on al
coholic liquors in the United King
dom in 1918 at $3.50, 100000, as COM
pared with 9259,000.000 in 1917,
G204o00,0o0 in 1916, G182,o00,0o0 in
1915, e164, 100000 in 1914. and 9166,-
100000 in 1913, being an increase of
G93,000,000 over the last mentioned
prc-war year. On the higher prices
If wines and spirits mentioned above,
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1919-04-11
NAMES GOVERNOR ASKS
BILLS RECONSIDERATION

Governor Milliken OF Maine on
March % urged the Legislature 10
reconsider its unfavorabe action on
a bill which would place the per-
centage of alcoholic content at one
half of per cent, the federal stan
dard.
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1919-04-11

The dilution after March, therefore,
enabled tho trade in England and
Wales to recover from the public the
whole OF the increased taxation during
tho remainder OF the year. leaving a
margin in their hands OF over c2.20O
per 1000 standard barrels, or about
G1S,0O0.000 for the remaining nine
months.
More than Five and Half Million Bar
rels Increase
Put in another way the ratio OF bulk
to standard barrels for the United
Kingdom in the calendar year 1918
was as l.695 to 1000, as against 1880
to 1000 in 1917. so that over 5,500,000
more selling barrels were brewed in
1918 out OF the materials available iii
that year than would have been brew
ed out OF the same materials il the
average gravity OF 1917 had been
maintained. This has. of course. re-
suited in very helpful lowering of
the alcoholic strength of beer during
the year.
The assessment OF the average cost,
during 1913. of alcoholic liquors has
not been easy. While the prices OF
certain classes OF beer have been con
trolled and reduced, the prices OF beer
not so controlled have continued to
be very high, and, in fixing the cost
at Is. per quart and 81 DIS. Cd. per
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1919-04-11

The total consumption OF absolute
alcohol in 1918 was Approximately 81,
100000 gallons. as compared with Is,
100000 in 1917, and 92,000,000 in 1918.
OF this quantity u per cent was con-
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1919-04-11
UNITED KINGDOM DRINK BILL FOR WAR PERIOD over ONE BILLION POUNDS
WHICH IS AN AMOUNT EQUAL TO ABOUT ONE EIGHTH OF TOTAL WAR BILL


INCREASE FGURE oRE
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1919-04-11

Why not dissolve our U. s. SUI
preme Court and let Elhu Root make
our decisionss
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1919-04-11
Increase by Dilution

The following table illustrates this
development, and shows the increase
in the number of bulk" or selling
barrels manufactured out of the ma
terials capable OF producing 1000
Standard barrels during the financial
years ending March 81:
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1919-04-11
Increase in Wages

The factors operating in 1917 con-
tnued to operate in 1918. "In most
industries" says the Labor Gazette,
"the shortage OF labor recorded in the
preceding years OF the war became
even more marked in 1918" but "aftef
the signing OF the armistic on No
vember IL the cessation of much gov
eminent work resulted in a slacken-
ing in the engineering and allied
trades" including the building and
woodworking industries, but Cup to
the end of December employment in
OTHER trades was not greatly affected
by the armistce. The upward
movement i'll wages continued
throughout 1918" and an aggregate
increase OF nearly 92,800,000 in the
weekly wages of over 5,650,000 work
people was recorded. giving a total
weekly advance of over f5,000,000
during l0l7-1S as compared with
81 100000 in lol5-l6, and less than
100000 in 19l0-14 The foregoing
figures do not include advances to
agricultural workers, seamen and rail-
way servants.
High Wages Rendered Restrictive
Effort of High Price for Liquor
Corporations
On the other hand. the continuance
OF the restrictions on the output oil
beer and release OF spirits from bond
really controlled consumption during
the year. Although such limitations
of supplies resulted in the mainte-
nance OF the price OF beer at substan-
TALLY the same high figure as last
year and in an increase in the price OF
spirits, the high rate Of wages pre-
vailing during the year rendered the
restrictive effect OF such high prices
practically imperative. To a certain
extent the absence from the United
Kingdom OF several millions of men
on foreign service tended to reduce
the demand for liquor. but the pres
ence on leave OF large numbers OF
British and Colonial soldiers must not
be forgotten. and there seems little
reason to doubt that the great in
crease in employment amongst wom-
en- has increased the number OF a1co-
hol consumers belonging to that sex.
Increase in Consumption Due to
Dilution
The following table shows the
quantities OF alcoholic liquors retain
ed Tor consumption during the calen-
dar years 1913-19lS inclusive. The
figures for beer are given both in
standard" and bulk" barrels; spirits
are given in imperial proof gallons,
and wine, cider and perry in imperial
gallons, all TO the nearest thousand;
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-12-19
Porto Ricans Send Protest.

Speaker Gillett has received a cable
gram from the Porto Rico Sugar Grow
ers' Association protesting against the
enactment OF the sugar bill. The cable
gram declared that such a measure is
arbitrary and lacking justice and
equity and not being extended to other
commodities just as essential or more so
than sugar.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-12-19
OPENING
SPECIALS IN
Conbro
Suits
and =.
...OVercoats
$29.,75
os1
$34.75

Profit by an early &C.
quaintance with Conbro.
Clothes. Here are two
splendid groups; specially
priced and offered for the
opening days only. Regu-
lar Conbro prices range
from $35 to so. The gen
erous cut in price is sim
ply to make it worth your
while to, come in now.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-04-18
SWELL EASTER FROCKS WILL BE SEEN JUDGING
 FROM LIVELY SHOPPING
Brilliant Displays in the Juneau Stores Are Calling Out shop pers in Readiness for
 Big Day.

Judging from inc lively shopping in progress to take advantage o1 the brilliant display of millinery n Ju' neau stores, there will be some swell costumes seen in Juneau on Easter Sunday and thereafter
 Just 8 glance at the ads in The Empire will give an idea of the dag zling displays offered from which women may choose to suit them selves in color, design and price. ih fact, the Spring millinery runs to bright colors, and women may saicN wear colors this season which would have caused comment even dnflng the pre-war days. The only restric- tions on color are limited by the wearer's prejudice regarding what may look the hest.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-04-18

Walter B. IIeisei, special rcpra sentative of the |. $ Land Office at Juneau, arrived on the City of Sc attle yesterday. lie is here in con nectiOn with the Wrangell townsite matter-(W (Wrangell Sentinel)
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-04-18
FOR RENT-Houses

PIANO for rent. apply phone 143.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-04-18

TWO IN ONE - THE EMPIRES way for everybody. THE EMPIRES ads keep the housewife informed of all sales and the news columns are right up to the minute on the days news.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-04-18

FOR SALE-Well furnished 36- room apartment house and ground. Doing good business all year round. Every apartment has splendid view of the channel A good paying proposition which will stand fnves- tigation. Can be bought on rcas- onable terms. Apply P 0. Box B03.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-04-18

Pile driver. fully equipped. for sale or rent National Independent Fisheries. ;"
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-04-18
LARGE SEINE BOAT
 BEING CONSTRUCTED
 BY THE NATIVES
It Will Be Ready to Be Launched About May 15 and Will Be a Strictly Home
 Product" :"

Natives are busy constructing a 49-foot seine boat which is nearly ready to be launched Jack Clark and his assistants. all Natives, have had no technical experience in boat building, outside of that secured in running and repairing their own fish ing boats.
 The boat they are building is said to be the largest one yet built in Juneau, outside of the Anita Phil lips, which was built by George Phil lips, white man. The new boat will be launched about May 10th.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-04-18

Laurence Taylor is the third WrangeN sailor boy to set h sails for the matrimonial Ho is mar ried Details are lacking (Nran- gell Sentinel)
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-04-18
FOR RENT-Apartments
SEAVIEW AND JUNEAU
 ApARTME ENTS

Has housekeeping rooms fully furnished which includes bath, light, water and clean linen, al so phone service. All rooms are outside rooms with splen- did view of the Channel. Coz fly and neatly" furnished and sanitary in every detail. 2, 3, 4 room apartments for private families Five dollars per month and up. Phone 28G. MRS. HOGAN, Prop.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-04-18

A news article says that Alaskan boats northbound are all sold out until May 21. The back-to-thef farm movement has been changed to back News)
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-04-18

The Harmon Machinery Company is to erect a building of it's own at the ocean Dock in Cordova. The structure will be GO feet wide and 100 feet deep, situation on their lease between the Castle Inn and the outer wing of the main dock Work will be commenced on the building as soon as creosoted piling can be obtained from the States.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-04-18

The Arctic Brotherhood Moose and Redmen's Lodges of Wrangeil joined in giving 6 great masquerade ball recently. The Wrangai Senti nel says the affair was well attond- ed ana keenly enjoyed. Ii was he first masquerade ball given at WraA- gell in two years.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-04-18
TO HOLD GO0DY SALE

The Ladies' Aid Society of the NJ E. Church will hold "Goody Sale" to open Saturday, April 18th, at enc pm. Special features of the day will be hot doughnuts. The goody sale will be held in Seely'e Busy Corner.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-04-18

! FOR SALE-Scholarshl in first class correspondencc' school Good for any course. If you are interest ed It will pay you to investigate. Address Scholarship, Empire.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-04-18

FOR SALE-Large tricycle., bi- plane, Edison photograph! Mrs. George Forrest, 440 East Eighth St.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-04-18
CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS
ALASKA NOTES

Henry Roden. head of the Rona'aic Fisheries Company is planning 10 continue the construction of his can neTy. at Saginaw Bay. but does not expect to be ready for canning oper- ations before the season of 1929 During the coming season the salting operations will be extended and ,hc wharf and warehouse will be en- larged.- (Petcrsburg Report
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-04-18

With the coming of warm Weath CT, great revival of interest n prospecting is noticeable in the In terior. This i1 especially true 1T the Hot Springs district, on the Tan ana, reports from there stating that many of the old-timers of the camps in that vicinity have returned and are now in the hills seeking to 10 cate new paystreaks.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-04-18
FOR SALE

FOR SALE-Horse, can be used single. double or saddle; bargain. Apply Femmer & Ritter.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1919-10-16
LEGAL NOTICES
ORDER OF PUBLICATION.

STATE OF MICHIGAN-The Circuit Court
for the County of Gratiot. in Chancery.
Myrta Keltner by her Next Friend. plain
tiff VS. Virgil Keltner. defendant
Suit pending in Circuit Court for the
County of Gratiot in Chancery. at the village
of Ithaca in said county. the 9th day of
September. A. ID. 1919.
on file. that the Defendant Virgil Keltner
is not a resident of this stae far il
can be ascertained IL be ascertained
in what state territory said defendant
resides:
On motion of James G.. Kress. attorney
for the plaintiff, il is ordered that the said
nonresident defendant. Virgil Keltner,
cause his appearance 70 be entered in this
cause within three months from the date of
this order; and in of his appearance he
cause his answer TO the Plaintiffs Bill of
served on said attorney for the plaintiff.
within fifteen days after service said nom
resident defendant of copy of said Bill and
notice of this order; and that in default
thereof said bill be taken as confessed by
said nonresident defendant.
And it is further ordered. that within
twenty days the plaintiff notice of
this order TO be published in the Alma Rec
ord. newspaper printed. published and cir
culating i'm said county and that such pub
LEGATION be continued therein at least once in
that she cause a copy Of this order 10 be per-
sonaly served said nonresident defend
ant at least twenty days before the time
above prescribed for his appearance.
EDWARD J. MONET,
Countersigned; Circuit Judge.
b. L. CASE. Clerk.
Ost pub. Sept IA; last pub oct 23)
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1919-10-16

STATE or MlCHlGAN.-1hc Circuit Court
for the County of Gratiot. in Chancery.
Ava NJ. Sprague. plaintiff. Thurman
r. Spravue. defendant.
suit pending in Circuit Court for the
County of Gratiot in Chancery. at the village
of Ithaca in said county, on the 9Th day of
September, A. ID. 1919.
In this cause it appearing from affidavit
on file. that the Defendant Thurman r.
Sprague is not a resident of this state and
that 1t is not known nor can II be ascertain
ed in what state territory said defendant
resides
On motion of james G. Kress. attorney
for the plaintiff, il is ordered that the said
non resident defendant. Thurman r. Sprague.
his appearance TO be entered in this
cause within three months from the date of
this order and in case of his appearance he
cause his answer 60 the Plaintiffs Bill of
served said attorney for the plaintiff.
within fifteen days after service said nom
resident defendant of copy of said Bill and
notice Of this order and that in default
thereof, said bill be taken confessed by
said nonresident defendant.
And il is further ordered. that within
twenty days the plaintiff cause notice of
this order 10 be published in the Alma Rec
ord. newspaper printed. published and cir
cuating in said county. and that such pub
LEGATION be continued therein at least once in
that she cause a copy of this order TO be per-
sonally served on said nonresident defend
ant at least twenty days before the time
above prescribed for his appearance.
EDWARD J. MONET,
Countersigned: Circuit Judge.
b. l.. CASE. Clerk
(lst pub Sept. IA last pub. Oct 23)
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1919-10-16
HEED THE WARNING
Many Alma People Have Done So
When the kidneys are weak they

give unmistakable warnings that
should not be ignored By examin-
ing the urine and treating the kid
neys upon the first sign of disorder,
many days of suffering may DC saved
Weak kidneys usually expel dark,
ill-smelling urine, full of "brickdust"
sediment and painful in passage.
Sluggish kidneys often cause a dull
pain in the small of the back, head
aches, dizzy spells, tired, lanquid
feelings and frequent rheumatic
twinges.
Doan's Kidney Pills are for the kid
neys only; they help weak kidneys
to rid the blood of uric poison. There
is no better recommended remedy.
Read the statement that follows:
Bert Hagerman, farmer and paint
err, r. f. D. No. =, Elwell Mich.
says: 81 had all the symptoms of
kidney trouble. think that handling
turpentine was what caused it. The
kidney secretions were unnatural and
irregular in passage and ] suffered
from severe attacks of backache.
Finally | used Doan's Kidney Pills
and they cured me. Whenever | have
needed kidney medicine since,
Doan's Kidney Pills have fixed me
up all right"
Price 6Oc, at all dealers. Don't
simply ask for kidney remedy-get
Doan's kidney Pills-the same that
Mr.. Hagerman had. Foster Milburn
CO., Mfgrs., Buffalo, n. Y.-adv. 81
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1919-10-16
SUMNER

Floren and Sumner Hoxry of De-
troit were business callers Monday.
Amos Button of Lansing was a
caller Tuesday.
Allen Stafford Of Alma was a Sum-
ner guest Tuesday.
Frank Hicks has moved on the Jas.
Throop farm at Ferris Center.
DR.. Highfield called on Mrs. c. A.
Pratt Wednesday.
Mrs. Ezra Leonard and son, Carl,
Mrs. j. Tomlin and Mrs. Chas. Os-
trander were in Saginaw Wednesday
attending the Aid society.
Mrs. d. j. Ayres entertained Mrs.
John Stats of Elm Hall and Mrs.
Clifford Cummings of Alma.
VIM. Dunkee of Alma was caller
Thursday.
Melvin McClenthan is home from
Lansing.
f. Cannon and L. Kinteis were in
Ithaca on business Friday.
Mrs. Norton and Mrs. Glover or
Elm Hall visited Mrs. c. A. Pratt at
the home of V. Woodland.
Chas. Boathe and Vaner Woodland
were Alma callers the last of the
week. z
Mrs Oloiser Hyde, Mrs. Joe Mon
ton of st. Johns visited at the home
of H. n. Stevens Friday.
Clinton Nelson and daughter, Fern,
of Alma visited at the home of his
daughter, Mrs. VIM Fowler Saturday.
Ralph Halcom and family visited
relatives in st. Louis and Alma Sun
day.
II. N. Storms and wife and Mr.. and
Mrs. Grower returned from st. Johns
Sunday.
John Lang and family of Alma
visited their parents Saturday and
Sunday
Mr.. and Mrs. T. H. McGunn of Lam
sing and Mrs. Guy McGunn of De-
troit are visiting relatives here.
Virgil Connenton and family were
week end guests.
Obey Houghton and family of Nc
Brides visited at the home of V.
Woodward.
Merritt Coalso of Ashley visited the
last Of the week with his brother,
Fred.
John Robson of Alma was a Sun
day caller.
Mildred Harvey is home from Mt.
Pleasant Normal on account Of poor
health.
Mrs. J. f. Tucker entertained her
niece, Mrs. " Johnson. of Ferris and
Mrs. Wiseman and daughter, Eliza
beth. of Ithaca Sunday
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1919-10-16

Mrs. Blair, Mrs. Donegard and Mrs.
Brooks called on Mrs. Pratt Sunday
afternoon.
o. G.. Tuttle and wife of Ithaca
were callers in town Sunday after
noon.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1919-10-16
ELM HALL

Mrs. Ida Corbin entertained her
sister, Mrs. Park, of Riverdale
Wednesday afternoon.
Mrs. Media Glover and Mrs. Orrie
Norton were Sumner visitors Friday.
Fred Sly is spending some time
with his sister, Mrs. Hattie Pratt.
Mrs. Ward was in Alma Saturday.
Bonnie Smith has moved TO Alma
where he has work.
Eugene Walker has position in
the Alma sugar factory.
Mrs. VIM. Conner is spending two
weeks with her daughter, Mrs. Holli-
baugh Of Lansing.