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Omaha daily bee., 1919-12-15
CAUSE
GREAT CONFUSION
IN ITALIAN HOUSE
Assert War Was Declared
Against the Will of Parlia-
ment-Nitti Asks Support.

Rome, Dec. l4.-The chamber OF
deputies has voted approval of the
replytto the speech from the throne
after rejecting by vote of -289 to
IA an amendment offered by the
socialists providing for the imme-
date recognition of the Russian
soviet government and the resump-
tion of relations with Russia.
Premier NiNi said he desired first,
TO dispose of question which was
causing national concern and to
deny the report that the government
was about to conclude new interna-
;ional agreements creating fresh re-
sponsibilities. The premier's refer
ence was to a report that the meet
ing of Premiers Lloyd George and
Clemenceau and Foreign Minister
Scialoia i'll London had considered
a military convention.
Answering various speakers who
presented motions for the convoca-
tlon of constituent assembly, Sig
nor Nitti said:
"Buh we consider the parliament
as permanent constituent as
sembly. There is no necessity to
convoke one purposely. The Italian
constitution has been changed con-
stantly according to necessity. The
parliament is sovereign. 1t is free
10 modify by enactment any article
of the constitution. What you now
wish is to change article s, which
nomlnally gives the king the right
to declare war. But do you really
believe that the last war was de-
ciared without the assent Of the par
!iament?"
Socialists Cause Uproar.
At this the socialists shouted,
Yes, against the will Of parlia-
ment." ~
There was great confusion for a
few moments.
$ "The law granting full powers to
the cabinet" Premier Nitti con-
tinued, was passed by the chamber
on May p, 1915. 1t was equivalent
TO declaration of war"
The entire socialist group shouted:
No, no! The cabinet already had
concluded an alliance with the en-
tente."
The premier begged for the sup
port of all parties to help Italy out
of her present difficulties. He ex-
planned she must import ohe- third
of the necessities of life
Lose Huge Sum Daily.
"We buy wheat at 1870, lire per
quintal and sell it for 60 lire," he
said, thus losing 100000 to 9,00O,-
goo lire daily. The greatest curse to
us would be to lose our credit
abroad. because then we would be
irreparably lost. Russia and Hun
gary, despite their financial >isola-
ton, were able to exist because their
production was relatively
sufficient to feed their people. |
urge the socialists to be frank with
the public and explain the necessity
Of not endangering our relations
With the allies especially the United
States, which Malone can supply us
with the greatest part of what we
need, and in fact, we cannot receive
immediate help except from the
continent, and above all.
from the United States.
with regard to our relations
with Russia, am certain we shall
soon resume comre rcial relations
with that country. But ! am not GER
tain that they will soon be advan-
tageous. 4
That the Anglo American bloc
is interested in isolating Russia in
order to have monopoly of raw
ms teria!s is nonsense
Omaha daily bee., 1919-12-15

row by taking Cascarets tonight.
Cascarets are so pleasant, SO harm
less. They never gripe, sicken Or
Inconvenience you like Calomc.,
Salts, Oil or nasty, harsh Pills.
They cost SO little and work wh.ic
YOU 81
Omaha daily bee., 1919-12-15
Pay Only $38 Board.

Kearney, Neb., Dec. l4.-(Spe-
cial. "A prominent Sheltonite to-
uay gave proof that $38 is the high
est board being paid by Shelton
teacher. instead Of $50 as reported
here.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-12-15

Drive way those persistent enc
mics of happiness-biliousness and
constipation. Don't stay headachy,
sick, tongue coated, sailow and mis-
cradle! Get rid of colds, indiges-
ton, upset stomach, or that misery
making gas. Feel splendid tomor-
Omaha daily bee., 1919-12-15
Abandon British Vessel.

Halifax, N. s., Dec. 14.-Abandon-
ment of the British steamer Messina,
reported as in sinking condition
430 miles off the Newfoundland
coast, is announced in a radio mes
sage.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-12-15
Cleaning Up Process.

Little interest was shown in Paris
at the signing of the treaty Of peace
with Bulgaria, yet it is a forward
step on the long road to peace. After
Bulgaria, Hungary. ry.NSpringfiel Re-
publican.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-12-15

Japan is the only country in the
orient in which sheet glass is made.
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1919-12-05
Calf. Vineyards
Are Not Ruined
By Prohibition

According to John Snavely, a
young California business man, who
formerly resided in Bloomington said,
Prohibition has not ruined the grape
industry in the west.
Three or four years ago wine
grapes brought from $12.00 to $500
a ton. Now they are selling as high
as 10000 a ton. Three years ago
John Klussman, manager of the fa-
nous million-dollar Mission vine
yards in Southern California, told Mr..
Snavely that if the country went dry
his company's business would be
ruined. Several weeks ago Mr..
Snavely asked Mr.. Klussman what he
thought OF Prohibition now.
Keep it dry" was his reply as he
told of the big prices grapes are now
bringing. That's the way they all
feel" said Mr.. Snavely.
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1919-12-05
Take Time to Read This--And Think About 1t
is YOUR COMMUNITY INSURED?

IF the Wartime Prohibition law should to be
aive before January l6 will the saloons reopen in
township your village your city? Whether not you
expect the wartime lid stay you should prepare to
what will happen if it goes off, Your board of county
supervisors refuse grant licenses outside of cities and
villages Your mayor and council have the to with
hold licenses in cities ard villages Will they do it?
BE A MODERN GOOD SAMARITAN
Read how Prohibition is saving many from DEATH
how it keeping many of JAIL how it is keeping many
of HOSPITALS how it is keeping many from going
HUNGRY in Chicago Then ask yourself, Am going to
help keep Chicago dry, going pass by the other
side?
WHO STARTED WHAT ZION CITY FINISHED?
The Illinois Prohibition enforcement act commonly
called the search and seizure law made possible legally
seize and destroy illegally transported beer containing more
than one-ha of per alcohol This law prepared
presented by the ANTISALOON LEAGUE, and passed
only because dry majority elected to the Legislature by
the ORGANIZED drys of the The election of dry
majority necessarily preceded by the NOMINATION of
drys in the primaries. Read
WHERE WILL YOU BE ON SEPTEMBER Is, 1920?
The search and seizure law passed by only three
than necessary The have resolved wipe out
that dry margin repeal the dry laws the books and
pave the way for the of legalized liquor selling saloons
They will succeed unless the dys the polls primary
election daySeptember IS, le2oand nominate dry cand
dates for the next Legislature
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1919-12-05

replevin and demanded that the
trucks be released. Attorney Forby
was called out Of bed. for it was late
at night, refused to release the trucks
and spent the balance of the night
fighting to keep them from being
taken out OF the jurisdiction OF the
local officials. Attorneys for the
truck drivers then secured tempor-
airy injunction from Federal Judge
Sanborn under which the trucks were
released to the owners under the
guardianship of federal receiver
Then the Fun Began
Next the truck mems attorneys en-
deavored to have the temporary in
junction made permanent thus taking
the trucks entirely out OF the hands
OF the state authorities. They also
started proceedings to recover the
beer. The case came before Judge
Lands. Enough said. What hap
pened is now well known
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1919-12-05

only 600 inmates. The authorities
arc keeping the extra wing in readi-
ness to be re-opened in case John
Barleycorn again comes into lis own.
Officials at the bridewell credit Pro-
hibition for the startling decrease in
the number of prisoners.
Not long ago Chicago pastor con-
Quoted religious service at this in
stitution for the women PRISON. y,
Instead OF an audience OF 500 Or More
present as in former years on - or
so attended the service. The pastor
asked the matron TO explain and she
said:
II don't know why there are so few
here unless it is because they canacs
get the whisky" The records showed
only SIS women prisoners il the bride
well at that time.
Police Station Quiet Now
Before July lst at the Harrison
street police station business was vcrY
brisk every day This station is in
the heart of the so-called barrel house
district and formerly handled more
drunk and disorderly cases than any
other in the city.
Several weeks ago a midnight call
, at this station revealed the TACT that
instead OF the usual 100 OF more
there were only three in the cells that
night Officers declared that this was
the usual average since the town
went dry. The patrol wagon and the
ambulance usually kept busy day and
night are seldom called out now One
officer said, "In the old days we used
to have 50 to Is sailors from the lake
boats. and lumber Jacks from the
north brought in every night. So far
this month there has not been a sim
gle one. A visit to the court room
in the Harrison street station on the
first Monday ater tfhe national en-
forcement act became effective
showed it almost deserted
Drunks "About 100 Per Cent" Less
One of the attending policemen was
asked what percentage the dry re-
gime had cut down the drunk cases
and he replied "about 100 per cent"
He pointed to a wire enclosed alley
way about seventy feet long which led
from the cells. He said that alley
way used to be crowded every morn
ing.
A further investigation revealed the
fact that there were only two cases of
drunkenness before the court that
morning where they used to have
from seventy-fve to hundred, be-
sides the numerous cases of arrests
where the individuals were released
on bonds.
What Police Officers Say
Police officers questioned OH how
the liquor lid affects their work gave
startling testimony. A patrolman on
Clark street said, "The old barrel
house district is just as quiet and
clean and respectable now as any
place in the loop. It's easier to han
die cases. I'm not afraid of getting
shot now. A sober man in a row is
not so likely totshoot"
An officer at Madison street bridge
asked what he thought of Prohibition
replied, Its fine! hope it will
stay. There used to be forty drunks
Continued on Page 81
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1919-12-05
Records and Testimony Reveal Marvellous Improvement in
Health, Safety, Conduct and Welfare
GREATLY DECREASED NUMBER OF PRt 0NER}
LEADS TO CLOSING One WING Of CITY JAL.
Drunk Cases Almost Disappear From the Harrison Street Pc Station
PRESENT CONDITIONS FORESHADOW FUTURE BENEFITS


month the
What difference
fact is to g.ve iaiy
of the marvellous change which
Prohibition Chicago stations
wonderful revelation
following how Prohibition
cred from such
w variou officials, and official OF he
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1919-12-05

A company in Jacksonville, Florida,
is being organized, according to a
newspaper story for the purpose OF
taking passengers by hydroaeroplane
to Havana, Cuba Enjoy an air ride
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1919-12-05

Dry Law Emp.ying Morgue
Sam Davis. deputy at the Cook
County Morgue told the following to
a representative OF the Chicago Trib
une:
"ln the old days from seventy-fve
to eighty bodies, unclaimed, went
from this little building to the pot
ter's field about every two weeks.
Now ] haven't had load for the last
| four weeks.
"We used to receive here from the
bridewell from one to three, four,
and FIVE bodies of alcoholics day.
Since July l we haven't received
twenty.
From the old Canal and West
Madison streets barrel house district
we used to get a body day-body of
an alcoholic or of drunken man
rolled that is, beaten up. Since
July 1 we haven't had total of five
from that district. From a similar
Clark street district we got three a
week. Lately, not any.
Wagon cases have dropped off
wonderfully What we call wagon
cases are men half drunk who fall
from wagons and are killed. They
ran to alcoholics. those poor fellows.
Few Gas Cases Now
."And gas cases-Oh, so many of
those we used to have! Fellows get
ting home you know, unable to take
care of themselves. Turning off the
gas, and then with their drunken,
blundering, turning it on again; then
dropping on the bed, and thirty-six
hours later the door burst open and
dead man found. Well, our gas
cases now are mostly old people.
"In the barrel houses and 'fops'
there is far less of the fatal sickness
that started with booze and ended
with pneumonia. At Hogan's flop on
Canal street, where you can sleep on
( war floor for 10 cents, they tell me
! Prohibition has sent business to the
dogs. and that if it doesn't improve
/ Hogan won't be able TO stand the cX-
pense OF the new fire escape the city
| has ordered him to put up"
Bridewell Population Decreases
An equally startling report comes
from the Chicago House of Correc-
ton, commonly called the bridewell.
Persons are committed to this city
Jail for violation of the state statute,
in cases OF misdemeanor, and for vio-
ation of the city ordinances.
In 1917 the daily average number
of inmates at the bridewell was 1000.
During 1918 largely on account of the
war this average was cut down to
1,677. At the present time the daily
average is between 600 and 700. On
Thanksgiving Day only 730 prisoners
were fed at the bridewell. More than
1900 were fed there last year.
On November 9th, about one week
after the national enforcement act
went into operation there were only
676 inmates in the bridewell OF the
so beds in the hospital connected with
this Jail which in the old days were
usually all occupied only two were in
use one day recently.
One Wing of Jail Closed
On November IL the south wing of
the bridewell was closed for lack of
prisoners. On that day there were
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1919-12-05

and get dinner with cocktail at
the other end is the advertising slo-
gan Havana is wet. The round trip
tickets will cost $125.00 All who
take the trip may truly be called
high flyers"
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1919-07-31
PAINT LICK

Mr.. Arthur Stowe Of Camden Ohio
was visitor here recently.
Miss Francis Fish was guest Of
relatives in Lancaster Sunday.
Mrs. Sallie Estridge of Berea, WIS.,
tied relatives here the past week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sauney Hughes Of
Lancaster were the guests Of her par
ents Sunday.
Miss Chastine Rucker spent Tues
day with here sister Mrs. Lucy Conn
near Lancaster.
Misses Jessie Mac HammacE and
Iva Ledford are visiting Mrs. John
Anderson and Mrs. Taulbee Cornett.
Mrs. John Murphy and Miss Ma
dine Murphy were the guests Of Mrs.
Anne Moberley for few days this
week.
Earl Wallace Riddell had the mis-
fortune to break an arm Monday eve
ming when he fell Off pony on which
he was riding.
The series of Meetings will begin
at the Christian church next Sunday
evening at $50. Every body invited
to come and take part in these ser
vices.
Mr.. and Mrs. Earnest Moody and
little daughter Catherine Of Fort
Wayne, Ind, are the guests Of his
sisters, Mrs. J. A. Riddell and Mrs.
ID. w. White.
Mr.. !. B. Shepherd and family have
returned from a visit with relatives
in Ohio and were accompanied by his
nieces, Misses Georgia Beele and Vir-
ginia Shepherd Of Cincinnati.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1919-07-31
POINT LEAVELL.

Mr.. and Mrs. Tom Hurte are the
proud parents of baby girl
Miss Lou Archer and mother of
Arizona, are the guests Of friends and
relatives here.
Mr.. A. J. Thompson who has been
visiting friends near Bryantsville has
returned home.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. W. Tatem spent
Sunday with their daughter, Mrs.
Harrison Coldiron.
Mr.. and Mrs Edd Hester visited
Mr. James Hester and family near
Paint Lick Sunday.
Mrs. j. NJ. Colson and Mrs. Tevis
Rayburn and children spent Monday
with Mrs. j. NJ. Bell.
Mr. and Mrs. Tevis Rayburn and
children of Richmond visited Mr.. and
Mrs. J. NJ. Colson Sunday night.
Mrs. Clarence Mitchell and little
daughter Annie Katherine, have re-
turned home after a pleasant visit
with relatives and friends in Bar
louisville.
Messrs Ernest Rhodus, Letcher
Rogers and Ira Bell and Misses Hat
tie McQueary, Mary and Allie Bell
motored to Crab Orchard Springs
and spent a pleasant evening on last
Sunday.
A family reunion was enjoyed at
Mr.. Jack Hammack's Sunday. Those
present were Mr.. and Mrs. o. l..
Hammack and children Of Paint Lick
and Mr.. and Mrs. Eph Hammack and
children. A nice dinner was served
the three families and few friends
spent a happy day together.
Mrs. Mary Hignite who has been
very low with Inflamatory Rheuma-
tism for the past week, died at the
home of her son, Mr.. Hughey Hig-
mite Sunday night. Funeral services
were conducted by Rev. Baird after
which her body was laid to rest in the
family burying ground Monday eve
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1919-07-31
Only Real Riches.

There is no wealth but life; life, In.
Guiding all lis powers Of love Joy and
of admiration. That country is the
richest which nourishes the greatest
number Of noble and happy human b,>
ingS; that man Is Richest who, having
perfected the functions OF his own life
to the utmost, has also the widest
helpful influence. both personal and by
means Of his possessions, over the
lives Of others.-Ruskln,
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1919-07-31
DARbECUEO LAMB
PAVES WAY FOR A
BIG THRIFT RALLY
sAvoRY opoRs wHeT APPETITE
Ake AkeusE soxs' AND elRLs'
clUBs TO AeTloN,
ARkANSANS IN EARNEST
They Realize That esvlnss Are Value
less Unless That esvsd 10
Properly Invested.

On occasion the organizers Of War
Savings societies have their lots east
IN most happy places, and the reports
that find their way TO Headquarters
are of real interest
o. r, Stark. one OF the Arkansas
field workers, on recent visit to Dan
Vile, Yell County, went through one
OF these experiences. and his report
to Moorhead wrish.. Stale director at
Little Rock. was replete with happy
relation Of tho facts.
Stark was evidently unaware that
the members OF the Yell County Boys
Pig Club and the Girls Canning Club
were to have a field day on that par.
ticular time The downtown streets
were deserted. many Of the stores were
closed. and inquiry revealed the rea-
son.
Stark followed the throngs and was
Just In time to reach the place Of as
sembly before the huge Joints OF Juicy
beef lambs and fowls had been re-
moved from spits placed above
trenches dug deep in the ground.
where bed of glowing embers was
even yet adding coat of brown to
the meats. and was freeing savory
odors that conjured up visions Of the
feasts enjoyed by Robin Hood and his
forest rovers in the heart of Sher-
wood Forests in Merrie England.
And when the feast was spread the
viands were attacked with a gusto
and ample Justice was done.
Then the boys told about their ven
ture in pigs. and the handiwork Of the
girls in the art of food preservation
was dwelt on in words, and their
wares sampled.
But this was not all. Thrift had a
place on the program. J. c. Cham
bers told of the value Of the cam
paign Of thrift planned by the United
States Treasury Department, and how.
what the boys and girls had accom-
plished was the outgrowth Of that
campaign.
He explained the value of the War
Savings Societies that we're springing
up all over the country. and told the
boys and girls that all they had &C
complished would count for naught
did they not practice real saving He
told of the advantages Of Thrift
Stamps. which he said would pave the
way for prosperity when those who
were boys and girls now had reached
manhood and Iwomanhood. Chambers
said there should be at least IS such
societies in Yell County.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1919-07-31
AN INVESTMENT WITH NO RISK.

In Washington. ID. c.. 800 War Saw,
ings societies bave been organized,
and the membership is in excess Of
$4,000. That stately Treasury Build
ing. with its boards of gold. which is
back of every security issued by the
United States Government. should ap-
peal no more to the Washington
youngsters than the broad and fertile
acres of Missouri. Arkansas and Ken
lucky. They. too. are security for
Government loans, and every United
States Bond will be redeemed with In
tsrsst Just as surely as the nation con-
tinues to exist.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1919-07-31
Submarine Coai Mines.

There are many submarine coal de-
rosits of the British isles. but so far
they are not much worked. The tun-
nclS Of the mines at Whitehaven ex-
i"rd some four miles from shore under
Nh" Irish sea, however, and there also
h some submarine coal mining ut
Bolness near the Firth Of Forth and
at Monkwearmanth in Durham.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1919-07-31
Fish Eat Other Fish.

When a Goldfish eats Il takes an oys-
ter In its mouth, cracks the shell, d.
gests the meat and elects the she'll
Crabs crack the shells Of their smaller
neighbors and suck out the meat. This
accounts for the mounds Of shells
which are found beneath the waves.
And, as further illustrating the con-
slant destruction going ON In the
oceans depth. II Is said that II u ship
sinks ut sea II will be eaten by the
fish with the exception OF Its metal
portions.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1919-07-31
Popular Nameo for Towns.

There are 81 Franklins given in the
latest United States postal guide.
Chester and Clinton are close seconds,
there being 30 towns and cities by
each of these names in the United
States, Washington aud Newport
come next In popularity. each having
20.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1919-07-31

Beautiful books are generally
bound with leather, and II they are
In constant use the calf or morocco
soon becomes worn. To remedy this.
use equal quantities Of white Of egg
and water beaten together, apply with
a soft brush or piece of flannel, and
when thoroughly dry polish with a
fresh piece OF flannel.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1919-07-31
Milton and Italy.

How delightful was Italy 10 Milton
His Allegro and P"nseroso show that
he could fully appreciate both its
mlrth and its majesty. He returns not
the less 10 live out n career Of illus
trious service In his own country.
where his brave heart and philosophic
mind were Of more avail TO his time
than even his sacred song TO OURS
Julia Ward Howe
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1919-07-31

No one Is too young or too old to be
impressed with the fact that obedience
Is the law OF life. Show It's rewards
ana It's test OF dlscipleship. When one
Wills 20 obey, he throws into gear ma
chincry the like of which Is not known
uuyW here else on earth.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1919-07-31
Dickens as an Ed.tcr.

Charles Dickens was n. cGit.r for a
third Of century. lie began with
editing All the Year Round when he
died In 1870.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1919-07-31
Little Sympathy for I'm.

"Ieadin' bout what dem soldier men
went through" said Uncle Ehrn. rs
.inotcr make It mighty hard tn SYM
p?ihlze wifi de man dat complains
bout little thing like n hot day"
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1919-07-31

de amount of hurryin' man wants
10 do" said Uncle l'Or " mighty
apt TO depend on wherh's les travelln'
afoot or drivin' hose
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1919-07-31

"By taking celo-celery each morn
ing you will wash all poisons from
stomach. leaving II pure and sweet.
with rosy cheeks."-Dudley (England
Herald
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1919-07-31

Before they were' married she
thought him treasure. now she con-
sders him treasury.-Edlnburgh
Scotsman.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1919-07-31

Sing Q song Of thrift stamps.
Lay aside your coin.
For ave and twenty w. 9. Q.
The Savings League to Join.
When the Ave years are ended.
Then the interest will sing
$50 how money grows and grow
II saving you begin"
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1919-07-31
Millions of Mile, ~ Water.

The volume of wa, he earth's
surface is estimated g o. 10000 Gu
bic miles.