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The Washington herald., 1919-01-30
KNELL OF rum
IS PROCLAIMED
Acting Secretary Polk For
mally Announces Passage
of Amendment.

Ratification of the eighteenth
amendment to the Constitution of
the United States. forever putting
an end to a leSaIized liquor traffic
in the United States and making
this the first dry nation in the
world. was formally proclaimed yes
terday. The proclamation was
signed at 1l:20 o'clock yesterday
morning by Secretary of State
Frank L. Folk, and the amendment
will become effective, in the opinion
of legal advisers of the State De-
partment, on January 16, 1920. one
year from ratification by the thirty
sixth State.
Mr., PoIk's signature was affixed in
the presence of former Secretary of
state William Jennings Bryan. Sena-
tor Morris Sheppard, of Texas; Rep
resentadve Charles II. Randall. of
California, the only prohibition men,
Der of Congress, and representatives. of
the W. c. T. u. and the Anti Saloon
League of America.
State legislatures ratifying the
amendment are: Alabama, Arizona,
California. Colorado, Delaware, Flor
ida. Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana,
Kansas. Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine,
MARYLAND, Massachusetts. Michigan,
Minnesota, Mississippi. Montana. Ne
braska, New Hampshire, North Caro-
lima, North Dakota. Ohio. Oklahoma.
Oregon, South Dakota, South Caro-
lima, Texas, Utah. Virginia. Washing
ton, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and
Wyoming.
In celebration OF the ratification and
proclamation of the amendment, a
luncheon was given in the afternoon
at which former Secretary of State
Bryan, who was the honor guest
was presented a silver loving cup in
appreciation of his services for pro-
hibitiCn
The Washington herald., 1919-01-30
URGES DANIELS
IMPEACHMENT
Leader Mann Charges That
General Navy Money
Bought Wireless System.

Secretary Daniels ought to be inn
reached-''and il is not unlikely that
he may bC''-the House was told yes
terday by Republican Leader Mann.
The otfense charged against the
navy head was that he had illegally
used money appropriated for general
naval purposes to purchase wireless
systems and that he had agreed to
spend S.JOO,COO more for the purchase
of another system
When the matter was called 10 The
attention of Mr.. Daniels he issued a
statement saying he stands pat on the
action taken by his department. The
Secretary was not visibly disturbed by
Mr.. Mann's accusations.
The Republican leaders attack on
Secretary Daniels was made during
consideration OF an item in the second
deficiency bill carrying an apprOpria-
tiOn of 100000 for the Bureau of
Steam Engineering of the Navy De-
partment. 1t was from the previous
lump sum appropriation for this bu-
reau that one radio system was pur-
chased, Mr.. Mann stated. and out OF
the proposed fund of 100000 it was
the purpose to eXpend $l,5OO,OOO for
another system.
On motion of Mr.. Mann the whole
paragraph carrying this appropriation
was stricken from the bill. Democrats
joined with Republicans in voting for
the motion
Secretary Daniels made no per-
sOnal reference to Mr.. MInn in his
statement. He said:
The whole matter was considered
carefully before any action was
taken by the Navy Department. \
thorough investigation Of the mat
ter was made by Mr. Franklin d
Roosevelt. Assistant Secretary of
rh'. Navy. Admiral Griffin. Chief of
l-H Bureau OF Steam Engineering.
and by the legal authorities of the
department. including the solicitor.
The decision Of all the authori-
ties was unanimous that the only
thing to do was to take over the
wireless. The act Of taking it over
has resulted in great good to the
nation. and We are Of that opinion
still"
The Washington herald., 1919-01-30
Southeast Washington
Personal Neus Notes

That h" lost his mind Will"
motoring across the Pennsylvania
av"nu" bridge Tuesday night, was
tn, astonishing story told Sergt.
Dent. of tn" Eleventh precinct. yes
tcrday bv Edward Chapman. of 12i
L street southeast. Chapman re-
ports that inc left Minnesota avenue
southeast about 1l:fO Tuesday night
md Whil" crossing Pennsylvania
aN rnUc hrid-" became unconscious.
When il" HwOk" yesterday morning
n" found himself in an alley near
Thirteenth and l. streets northeast
on" tir" had been taken from tho
automobile. Th" polio" ar" Of tn"
opinion that tn" young man was
held up on he bridE'
Th' Ladies' Guild Of Emmanuel
church met Tuesday afternoon in
the parish hall in Y street south
east. when many matters of import
9nc'. were presented. The guild oN-
poets to hold some sort Of enter
tainmcnt in the near future to raise
funds for its work.
The IarE" number Of soldiers from
III" regular arm" being assigned TO
Boiling Field at the present time.
ldS 'lfd lfh Il DIX ufllldIu lot rooms
in tn" Southeast section. The men
have been given permission to Sc
cur" lodging away from tho camp.
on account Of the limited quarters.
There is n rumor to the effect that
tn" government intends to purChaS"
large tracts Of land in the south
cast for tn" purpoS" of cnlarcinC
Boiling Field. but no official con-
frmatiOn is forthcoming as yet.
Plans are now being mad" to send
two machines from this field to San
Diego, calf.
Policeman J. L. Farmer. Of the
Southeast precinct is confined to his
home in " street At the present time
because of Illness.
Funeral services for James Turner,
son Of Mr.. and Mrs Robert Turner
who died at tn" home of his parents.
No Sevcntccnth- street southeast. on
Saturday night. are to be held this
afternOO at o'clock from Brown
Memorial Church.
The Washington herald., 1919-01-30
Wife Don't Want Husband
Around; Judge Tells Him
to Go to Hotel or to jail

NV York. Jan. "A wife vetoed
or husband in the West side court
her" today. and the magistrate sUS-
tanned her. said husband being dis
missed UrCarcmOniOusIy.
Mrs. Jos. DOramorra had her nus
hand hailed before Magistrate No
Quadc. famed for his quick and DE-
ciSiye judgments. on a charge OF non
~uDDOrt.
Judge" said the wife. II don't
want this man around any more. He's
30 GOOD. and I'm sick Of him. Fur
th"rmOre. ] don't need him.
Get out" said the magistrate to
the husband The latter protested that
il wasn't according to American law
that he should be Topped of 50
quickly.
she has perfect right" the mag
i~rIate ruled Get out. I dOI't care
where YOU 20. Six o'clock this even
.ng Is the limit You might try the
Mills Hotel. otherwise Jail"
The Washington herald., 1919-01-30
BILL FAV0RINC
FIGHTERS OUT
Measure Giving Civil Serv.
ice Preference to Dis
charged Men Reported.

The House Civil Service Commit
tee yesterday ordered favorably re-
ported the Harrison bill giving PR
erence to soldiers, sailors and Ma
rines in Civil Service employment
and ordering reinstatement of all
civil employees Of the government
who had resigned their positions to
enter the military service.
Under the bill, if an applicant
were found qualified but not men
tally equipped for the position
sought, the Civil Service Commis-
sion and Federal Board OF Noca-
tional Education would be required
to give him vocational training TO
fit him for the position.
All hcnOrably discharged men at
tanning a rating of siXty-five per
cent on examination would be placed
at the top of the list of eligibIes,
the relative order of their standing
to be based on their respective rat
ings.
In making appointments. prefer
ence would be given to men with
wounds or disability incurred in the
.countrys service.
The Washington herald., 1919-01-30
FORD SENATE FIGHT
NEARING DECISION
Committee to Report Out Contest
for Newberry's Seat.

The Pomerene resolution to inves-
tigate the recent Senatorial election
in Michigan was advanced step
nearer adoption yesterday. when the
committee on audit and control. Of
contingent expenses voted to report
1t to the Senate. ...,. a.
Senator Pomerene will make an
effort to get the resolution before
the Senate as soon as possible. When
he does there is certain to be a Wig
orous fight by the Republicans to
prevent action. -
Henry Ford's attorney. Alfred
Lucking. filed in the Senate yester-
day a letter in reply to the charges
made by Truman II. Newberry
through his attorney. ]. Murtfn,
to the effect that unlawful expendi-
lures were made by Ford's agents
in Jle election. ~,
Il beg to say. in as emphatic Ian
guage as parliamentary rules will
permit, that these charges and in
situations are wholly false and they
only furnish additional reason why
an immediate investigation should
be ordered" the letter stated.
The Washington herald., 1919-01-30
ACCEPT :
TRANSFER EDIC7
-ane
Washington Railway to
Comply with Order. =

The WashinEton-Nirginia Raiiwa
Company yesterday notified the Publ
Utilities Commission OF the Distri'
that. while waving none of its cor
stitutional rights to appeal 10 a
courts, II would comply with the o.
der of the commission directing 1
suance OF intercompany transfers .
Twelfth street and Pennsylvsni
avenue, beginning February ].
At the time Of the transfer hesl
ings before the commission, the Wssi
ington-Virginis Company filed a bris
claiming that as IL was an interstat
road. the District Commission had y
Jurisdiction over the fares it chsrgJ
OF its rates s.
The Washington Railway and Etc
trio Company also notified the cor
mission that il will establish the n
tercOmpany transfers at points ordsI
ed by the commission, beginning Eel
ruary !.
The Capital Traction Company hP
sent no formal acceptance TO the cor
mission, but has posted signs in q
cars to the effect that il will beg
issuing intercompany transfers 9
points ordered by the commission o
the first Of next month.
The Washington herald., 1919-01-30
OFFERS $500 REWARD
FOR SLAYER OF WOMAN
Husband of Mrs. HadIey Sdl
Sought by Richmond Police.

Richmond. Va. Jan. 2s.-sheriff
Webb Snyder today offered a reward
OF $500 for the arrest Of the murderer
Of Mrs. Wilmer Ames Hadley, in con-
nection with whose death the police
are seeking her husband, a former
army surgeon.
Is The sheriff said he had no informa-
ton to indicate where the doctor Is.
Meanwhile. relatives are trying TO
determine whether the body OF Mrs.
Hadley can be moved out Of the State
without damaging the case OF the
Commonwealth. The matter is being
looked into by Commonwealth Attor-
ney Beverly and Mr.. Evans. Evans.
himself a lawyer. is OF the opinion
that IL may be removed.
The Washington herald., 1919-01-30
Lawrence Textile Mills
Grant Eight-hour Day

Boston. Jan. CA working week
of forty-ciGht hours at the same
rat" OF pay as heretofore was
granted textile workers in the Law
renee mills Of the American Woolon
company by officials Of tn" COM
pay today. effective Monday.
Overtime will be paid for at the
rate Of time and half, it was stat
ed. in an official statement. which
declined application for a wage in
,I,.lSr
The Washington herald., 1919-01-30
Colored Men Pay Sll0
for ii Gallons of Aqua

NuuIStOu. Ma. Jan. "a.-S"vcrnI col
orrd men Of IIObSOu city. near An
ui~tOn. are today poorer. hut wiser.
\ willy mOuutaineer drove into town
with several JUGS. the corn cob stop
=, - Of which had been soaked in
whiskey and which We're supposed to
contain corn liquor After tasting a
sample. which the mOuntaineeT car
riod conveniently i'm his side pocket.
tho ur-roaS purchased eleven gallons
of the supposed ''hoOch' for $40 On
uD.uiu- the fu-S. after the noun
IHru.."r had departed. they were found
To contain pure spring water.
The Washington herald., 1919-01-30
WATCHMAN FATALLY HURT.
James Lemley. 70. Beaten by Silk
Thief Gang.

Paterson. y, J.. Jan. 29.-James
Iemley. 20. watchman at a local silk
mill. was beaten into -uncOnsciousness
carly today by a gang of silk thieves
who fed after assauitins him. He
was taken to a hospital, where it was
aid he would die.
Morris Berkman, giving his address
r- Fairlawn. y. J.. was arrested after
Q running fight between police and
two OF the thieves.
The Washington herald., 1919-01-30
Textile Workers Strike
May Follow Wage Dispute

Lawrence. Mass. Ian 29.-FoIowiu-
announcement of the American
WOOIcn Company today granting the
demand Of It- employees for n" i>-hOTr
week beginning next Monday. but re-
ru~In- TO pay f. hours wages 70.
m shorter week. lima kaphn. scCrc-
iHIy Of the general committee. Of work
rrS. stated that the answer Of the COM
pany was unsatisfactory.
The COmTitte" which KapIiu heads
WIS ignored by the American Wooden
company which sent its decision TO
it, own employee most uf whom are
NOT union members. kapln intimated
that he will make AN attempt to call
q ~tikc next Monday.
The Washington herald., 1919-01-30
Rumania in Throes
of Revolution, Report

Vienna. jan "a revolution is rag
iu- throughout RUmania. according to
dispatches received from Budapest.
Fighting started Saturday when
hOmr-COmiu-, soldiers clashcd with
troops Of the regular army stationed
I'M permanent EarrisOns. bloody en-
,.oIutcrS occurred in several cities.
continuing i'm Bucharest throughout
sunday Several democrats are re-
ported TO have Joined the revolution
The Washington herald., 1919-01-30
Crime Wave Develops
in "Philly;" 800 Jailed

Philadelphia, Jan. 29.-An unprece-
dented carnival Of crime is sweeping
over the city. and in an effort to halt
il police have arrested more than -
suspects during twenty-four hours.
Grimes ranging from murder to petty
larceny are spreading with such
alarming rapidity that police are un-
able 10 cope with the situation.
A group Of gUnmen, thought to be
responsible for many OF the recent
hold-ups, escaped the dragnet of the
police under a spray Of bullets.
The Washington herald., 1919-01-30
Discharge Date Near,
Soldier Hangs Himself

Admission. Ala, Jan. 29.-Although
expecting release from military serv-
ice in few days. Private VIM. !.
Rowland Battery +. Twenty-seycnth
Field Artillery. whose home was at
Union Grove. Wis. was found dead.
hanging by his neck at an exchange
building. Camp Mcclellan. this morn
ing. Rowland had been missing since
SMndaN.
The Washington herald., 1919-01-30
Soviets Call Entente
An illogical Arbiter'

London. Jan. 29.-The newspaper
Pravda, discussing the allies pro-
posal for a joint conference with
the various Russian factions at
Prinkipo. argues that the entente is
an illogical arbiter, being one Of the
Interested parties because of the
presence Of its troops on the Arch
angel front, a wireless dispatch
from Moscow reported today.
The Washington herald., 1919-01-30
North Carolina May Have
a "Prohibition Marshall

Raleigh. n. c., Jan. GA bill to
appoint State marshal for the en-
forcement of the prohibition laws of
North Carolina was introduced today.
The ~arshal would be appointed by
the governor for term of four years.
After an initial two-year term dep
uties are to be appointed by counties.
In convictions of prohibition law
violators so is to be added to the
costs to defray expenses of the mar
shalS depa rtment
The Washington herald., 1919-01-30
Reds Put Down Revolt
by Tashkend Citizen

Aided by local white guards Al
led by the military commissary. cit
zens OF Tashkend revolted again.
the Bolsheviki January Is. accor
ing to State Department Omsk di
patches yesterday.
The Reds. however. trlumphed a.
returned the city to the soviets.
The Washington herald., 1919-01-30
Monarchist Defeats
Continue in Portugal

Paris Jan. 9.-RepubliCan forces
continue to administer defeats to the
MOnarChists in Portugal. according to
an official dispatch from Lisbon today.
The Republicans captured MOndego
and Oszeal-GOdres. and are advancing
uIOn ManEual de Gard. the dispatch
said. \ large voluntary force is mov-
ing toward the northern provinces.
where the Monarchists are still hold
ing out.
The Washington herald., 1919-01-30
20 Steel Power Boats
to Augment Canal Service

Twenty steel power boats will be
added to the service on the New
York Barge Canal ny the Railroad
Administration. Director General
Hines announced Yesterday
Bids will b" asked for construction
of these boats at once. Hines plans to
have them ready for operation when
navigation opens in the spring.
The Washington herald., 1919-01-30
Receiver Appoints Manager

New Orleans, La, Jan. 29-John s.
Bleecker. manager Of the Columbus
CGa.) Street Railway. Gas and Electric
properties of Stone and Webster, has
been named manager of the New Or
leans Railway and Light Company by
Federal Receiver J. d. O'Keefe, it
was learned today
The Washington herald., 1919-01-30
Carl Vrooman, Assistant
Agriculture Chief, Out

President Wilson has accepted the
resignation of Carl Vrooman. assis-
tant Secretary of Agriculture. Ill
health was assigned. Nrooman, who
is abroad on an agricultural mission,
will remain abroad until recovered.
The Washington herald., 1919-01-30
Boy Scouts Anniversary

New York. Jan. 29.-Thr ninth
anniversary OF tn" incorporation of
the Boy Scouts OF America will Ne
Celebrated throughout the country
ny thousands. OF scouts on Febru-
airy :.
The Washington herald., 1919-01-30
Honor McKinley's Memory

Memory of William Mckinley was
honored yesterday by red carnatIon,
throughout the White House. it be-
ing the martyred Presidents birth
day.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1919-11-28
LET THE PRODUCER PRODUCE.

Greater production is crying need
of the day, and because of the devas-
tation in europe the bulk Of this bur-
den falls upon America
We must increase our production.
We must feed the world and we
must eat at the same time. We must
furnish the implements of cpltiva-
tion and manufacture, and we must
have them for our own use. Greater
production alone can DO this.
Future disagreements of capital and
labor should be settled 'out of court
lin other words, without recourse to
the paralyzing results of strike.
Surely the government and congress
can devise some tribunal which will
have the authority TO settle all dis
putes and enforce its decisions on
both sides alike, doing equal justice
to all and injustice TO none.
Nero tiddled while Rome burned
| Let Washington cease piddling OF
history may repeat itself.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1919-11-28
WE COULD, BUT WE WON'T

We are fed up on war, and strikes,
and prohteering, and the many other
what-nots of the day.
We are surfeitad with the com
plants and the grievances of mankind
The milk of human kindness has
curdled and the benevolence of chari-
ity has vanished.
We need a change.
We need a little joy in life.
We need to remember that there is
right and wrong-a justice and an
injustice-a straight and narrow path,
and one as crooked as the hairy legs
Of the devil.
What world this would be if we
could all make change-if we could
dig out the Golden Rule and place
it's tenents above avarice and greed
above suspicion and abuse.
We could bask i'm the sunshine Of
life and watch the clouds roll harm
lessly by.
We could see us people Of super
men, guided by the teachings Of
brotherly love instead of by those of
conquest and annexation.
And we could see the light of JOY
i'm every heart, in every home.
We could-but we won't.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1919-11-28
RED CROSS SALE

The Wood branch of the Red Cross
will sell the following articles left
over from its war work, at public
auction in front of Browns store, at
300 o'clock p, m, on Saturday, Nov.
20, 1879:
Three sewing mschines--two hew ones
One silk quilt
One crochet yoke
One tatted collar
Two fancy sheets
One sweater
Several comfort kits
Several pairs OF scissors
Knitting needles
Several pounds Of gray and khaki yarn
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1919-11-28
OUR DAY OF THANKS

Concentrating the day Of thanks
is national trait of tie American
people. 1t is never forgotten and it
is never indifferently observed. No
matter how humble or obscure a per-
son may be, there is always something
for which thanks may be given.
The president has designated Thurs
day, November u, as Thanksgiving
Day, and has eXhorted the people to
render grateful homage TO the source
from which all blessings dow.
The Divine Being bestows His bles-
sings in many ways, and in various
degrees, but always as He in His
infinite wisdom deems best. We may
marvel, but it Is not for us TO question:.
Although our country is torn with
dissentions and rumblings are every
where, we have yet much for which
to give thanks. Our men have re-
turned from the fields Of war, un-
daunted in spirit, unchecked in the
march of victory. Some have not re-
turned, but the mark OF hero is
above every grave.
Our fields have yielded bounteous
harvests and our factories have given
generously Of their products.
Money has been plentiful and but
little distress has been found. Sick
ness has been at the minimum and
the death rate has been small.
With the world in turmoil, we of
America retain yet even a small
measure of tranquility, with hope
rearing its head as beacon light of
the future.
Let us give thanks for the blessings
we have enjoyed, with the hope that
when another Thanksgiving arrives
with the cycle of time peace may abide
with us all.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1919-07-09
ale to Begins Saturday, July 12t
Continuing Through Saturday, August I'd

Csc Voiles in solid colors. Any shade
you want at - - - - - = 39e
We have everything you can mention
in the line of Dress goods.
rs pair of the well known Martha
Washington oxfords. $500 value
at = $3.50
So pair of women's White Kid high
heel, lace. $3.50 value at = - $500
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1919-07-09
MILLINERY

We have over 500 hats in stock yet.
We are compelled to sell them as we
don't want to carry any hats over
for the next season, so there is a
chance for you to buy new hat for
less than cost.
We carry over 1000 pair of mems
oxfords in black, and tan. Prices
ranging from $3.50 to $3.50 at big
reduction.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1919-07-09
CLOTHING

rs Mems light gray worsted 29.00
value at ---- $14.50
100 Mems suits only one of kind.
Prices ranging from $4,000 up to
$500. Your choice at - - $3.50
SO Young mems English suits in
beautiful patterns. $3.50 values
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1919-07-09

100 pair of white canvas slippers.
$3.50 value at - - - - - $1.45
100 pair of white canvas in pump or
lace. $3.50 values at - - S1.95
So inch all wool cream serge. SITS
value at - - - = = csc
100 children's dresses. Sizes up to
16. Prices $1.0O to $3.50. Your
choice for - - - 79e
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1919-07-09

BOYS SUITS
Boys $1,000 and $500 suits, all
wool serge in blue and brown
at = - SS.75
One lot of boys suits, sizes 8 to 1s
in ten different patterns. $1,000 and
$500 values at - - $7.95
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1919-07-09

cHILDREN'S WHITE EMBROID-
ERY DRESSES
$1.25 Dresses at - = = - - 75c
$3.50 Dresses at - = $1.75
$500 Dresses at - = - - $1.90
$3.50 Dresses at - - - - $2.65
$500 Dresses at - - - - $3.75
$3.50 Dresses at - - - - $3.50
200 white wash skirts, any size you
want. Prices $500 to $500. We are
offering during the sale at half price.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1919-07-09

Chine and Georget colo
$45O0 We offering during this
them a PRICE.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1919-07-09

LADIES' WAISTS
25 dozen Ladies' Voile Waists, just
arrived. $1.75 values at - go 9sc
$3.75 silk waists guaranteed to stand
washing at - = - - - = $1.95
$4.75 Georgette and Crepe-de-chine
waists at - = $3.50
$3.50 Georgette waists at - - $3.50
100 pair of Women black kid OK
fords. $3.50 values at - = - $1.65