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Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1920-03-09
DEMOCRATSLIKELY
TO CONSIDER WET
PLANK--LAWRENCE
BY DAVID LAWRENCE

tCopyrJght, 1921, foR The Atlanta Journal. }
WASHINGTON, March S.-Pro-
strategy chamber Of the political
parties with the prospect that the
Democrats at. least, will consider
seriously inserting damp plank in
their platform. The leaders here are
against the saloon, against whisky,
against a repeal of the federal pro-
hibition amendment, but in favor of
a liberal Interpretation of the laws
and less drastic enforcement act
os that light wines and beers may
be made in the home or bought like
any other article of food, provided
the beverages do not contain too
much alcohol.
Congress under the amendment to
the constitution can define what is
Intoxicating or Misunderstanding by
determining the per cent of alcohol
that it is permissible to- use. At
present the law reads one-half Of ]
per cent. Democratic leaders think
this is absurd and that the country
would not suffer the evils of wet
ness which che Anti Saloon league
preached SO vigorously If the per-
centage were doubled or even treble
the present amount.
But the interesting phase Of the
question is the considerable given
to a damp plank as a vote-getter in
the next elections. Could the Demo-
Gratis carry the country by it? l
present today table of states
which several Democrats Of promi-
nence have worked out ndwhich
they think could be carried with
a strong candidate on platform
containing declarations of a liberal
character in the matter of laws
relative to intoxicating liquors.
"solid South"
1t will be noted that in the first
group are states of the so-called
"solid SOUTH" with certain border
states, thus
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1920-03-09
Hungry Deer in Church

been around here for several days, visiting
garages, churches and other places. He
was apparently driven from the woods by
hunger. 1t was given food and returned
daily for more.
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1920-03-09
.Elec. Vote.

.
From the foregoing group, it is
true, came the chief support for the
prohibition amendment, but as be-
tween a wet and dry issue and voting
the Republican ticket, the negro
problem is counted upon to keep the
south safely Democratic. The south,
moreover. has had state laws on the
liquor question long before the fed
eral amendment was adopted.
AS for Missouri, Maryland and Ken
lucky. which have shown tendency
to become Republican, the Democrat
ic strategfsts say the liquor ques-
ton would surely keep them Demo-
cratic.
ZIG Electoral Votes
But to continue with the table:
Eastern Electoral
States. Vote.
Massachusetts ......,........... IS
New York .................. 10
New Jersey ,................. IA
Ohio ..,.....'.e.. .,.... "a
Iotal ..'........... ......... 1Ol
Combining these two groups Of
175 and 101, the grand total would
be 276, which is ten more votes than
are needed to elect d president OF
the United States.
But even if the four eastern states
were not assured, the Democratic
wet advocates point to a carefully
worked out list of doubtful states
from which they would expect to ac-
quire enough votes to make up. for
any losses iE. that Massachusetts,
New York-New Jersey-Ohio combina-
tiOO Those So-ca11n6 doy1hff111 c,to+n
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Republican States
The Democrats here by no means
, Continued on Page 6, Column 81
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RAILROAD WAGE
CONFERENCE TO
OPEN WEDNESDAY

WASHINGTON. March S.-Repre-
sentatives of the railroad brother
hoods and the roads will meet here
Wednesday to begin negotiations
looking to settlement Of the wage
demands OF the 100000 railway
workers. The machinery with which
an effort will be made to settle the
dispute is that provided for in the
railroad bill.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-11-01

whether NJ majority will b big
enough to work with comfortably,
for Otherwise Senator johnson md
his followers will b able TO build
an insurgency sim:lai TO that which
wrecked the Taft administration.
The Republicans have really been
working harder to capture the sen
atA BY Z big majority than the pres
idency In recent weeks. Senator
Harding himself has made personal
appeals for many Of the Republi-
can nominees for the senate but
here. ton.Aa prejudice against the
man In once, ! desire for . change
has had it, effect irrespective Of
party lines. The people have got
ten tired Of spme Of their talkative
senators, too. Here, too. the elec-
ton Of individual senator's will pre-
sent NO clear mandate. The whole
thing, both on the presidential and
congressional tickets, is funda-
mentally the habit Of the Amer
lean electorate Of wanting q change
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-11-01

sonata By ! majority not mnch
more comfortable than they nave
had for the last two yeafs. the
public will derive little satisfac-
ton out Of the pre-siectscn fere-
cASta.
Senatsrial Outleek
Senator Nicholson. Republican
should win in Colorado. Senator
Brandegse may b. beaten in Con-
necticut by Congressman Loner-
gan II the Harding majority doesn
carry BEandegee in too. SDnaIo!
Nugent, Democrat, has . splendio
chance for reelection In ldano
Former Senator Taggart, Democrat
probably will defeat Senator jim
Watson in Indiana. Senator Gum.
Minis, Republican. In Iowa. ano
Senator Beckham. Kentucky. Dem
ocrat, will retain their seats though
the Kentucky race IL close. Mis-
Souri 10 quite likely to defeat Sen,
ator Spencer. Republican. and seno
Breckinridge Long. Democrat tf
the senate, though here too = rev
t, hundred votes either way tell tht
story. Senator Henderson Of Neva'
da. Democrat. will be reelected b'
. handful OF votes. Senator Wads'
worth, Republican, OF New York
IL . sure winner, a. Tammany II
| helping him and neglecdng IN
Democratic candidate. DR.. LAID
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ton. Moreover. Governor Cox did
not soon enough make himself
clear on the wet question and
Tickle domestic questions. Only
late in the campaign did he out
line that he would not have the
same kind of cabinet a. has been
In power in Washington in the last
few years. But he, too, had embar-
rassments-the Republicans would
have been quick to take advantage
Of any apparent hreak with the ad-
ministration. It was Q hard blow
for the governor Of Ohio and his
best friends will be sorry that he
had to be offered up - the sscri-
fee in this campaign.
Hurt National Ticket.
Fundamentally there has been
another weakness in the Demo
cratic campaign. The desire to re-
elect Governor AL Smith OF New
York has occupied Tammany more
than anything else. Similarly in
other states the Democrats have
been interested in their own local
Or congressional tickets. Indeed
in California, Senator Phelan may
be reelected on the Democratic
ticket because he has done nothing
to embitter the Harding supporters
by any excessive interest in the
League of Nations Of Governor
Co1's candidacy. Senator John.
sons friends are helping Phelan
Other senators are fighting theil
own battles too.
The senatorial situation IL st
puzzling and is based upon SO many
local factors that except for the
general statement that the Repub.
licans probably will control the
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kSIRE FOR
CHANGE TO
Defeat cox
,coatInued From Page one.)

.
- democrats are being turned
- a power for failing to put into
Isct 4 change in cabinet after the
a, ended and for failing to pre-
I've enough Of the war machinery
!. sffsct q transition during the re-
snstruction period without letting
NJ cost Of living 90 higher than 1t
- during the war itself. The Re-
.uhlicsns are not being brought
sato power because they are con-
s,lered inherently better than the
Dsmocrats though among partisan
rsoubljcans it is insisted that the
,ote is for better group Of admin
,lstystors inside the Republican
cartv than the Democratic party
tsould afford. 1t is for the moment
: vote against the Democratic ad-
ministration.
Independent Conclusion.
The writer's conclusion after
many weeks Of study from an in
dependent viewpoint is that not so
much is expected from Senator
harding as from the 10 men with
whom he will surround himself in
me cabinet. II is a negative man
data. a verdict against the party
hat has been in power, and not an
sAirmative expression for anything
else except possibly the hope that
tho Republican administrators will
kro6t BY the punishment and pro-
Gest against the Democrats.
OF course, it is none OF the
writer's business to say whether
the impression of Democratic in
efldency which has been so assid-
uously spread by the Republicans,
Il just one Anyone who was in
washington during the war knows
now difficult it was for any admin
istration to do the job that was
done. how many were the inevita-
Nls irritations and restrictions, and
how unfortunate it is that the
Democrats didn't have four years
Of peace in which to work out their
ideas Of progressive government,
without having their Legislative
program interfered with first by
war and then by Republican SEN
ate and house in the last two years
Doesn't Accept Excuses.
But the country doesn't accept
excuses and looks solely at the re-
suits. The Democrats say they
\ could have done nothing on a re.
construction policy during the las'
two years because the Republican
senate and house blocked every
thing, but the real truth Of thu
matter probably is that the break
down In President Wilson's health
left the Democrats without lead
r, and that with the mind Of Mr.
Wilson occupied with the treat,
even before his physical collapse
tho Republicans managed to carr.
on continuous offensive through
their speakers in the house ant
senate. That is what is winning
the election. 1t is the writer's firm
belief that the Republicans coult
have won the presidency this tim,
without any organization or head
quarters. The die was cast whei
the nominations we're made. Thu
nation has been set for q chang
for long time.
Unfortunately Handled.
Governor Cox himself has beef
N Incidental figure in the who'll
thing. Many people believe him ;
better administrator than Senate
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Harding, but will not vote for him
because Of their party feaity.
Moreover. the Democratic cam
patgn has been unfortunately han
died by Governor Cox hlmseii. ne
should have insisted upon the re-
tention Of Homer Cummings a. ma
tional chairman, because the latter
did have some semblance Of an or
ganization ready for action the day
after the San Francisco convention.
and even though Cummings him
self might not have been in active
charge, the effect Of deposing him
was q serious blow to the morale
Of the whole Democratic party. It
took weeks Of precious time to get
many Wilson Democrats back into
line.
Moreover, although hindsight is
better than foresight. many Demo-
Gratis admit that Governor Cox's
talk about . slush fund and efforts
to buy the presidency" may have
been based upon proof convincing
to themselves, but since It was In
sufficient to prove the Republicans
guilty with the public. 1t should
never have been started by the
Democratic nominee for the presi-
dency but by his campaign mana
ger or somebody else in the Dem.
ocratic ranks.
Cummings For Issue.
Homer Cummings was the mar
who wanted the whole campaign
pitched on the league issue. George
White, who has done a wonderful
piece OF work against heavy odds
was not able to learn the ropes
and get into action quickly enough
to head OF the Republican opposi.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-11-01

probably will send John Walter
Smith, Democrat. back to the sen
ate. .ss...sss
Hay nesea4 Smsst.
The Democrats have high hopes
OF defeating Senator Smoot. Repub-
ican. in Utah, but while the stare
may 80 Democratic on the national
ticket because OF the Mormon in
terest in the League OF Nations,
the church will similarly send back
the man who Is supposed to be .
comrade Of Senator Harding and
therefore Influential with him In the
next administration. Senator Cham
berlain, Democratic. may be de-
luged in Oregon. II the Harding
sweep in that state taxes ON the
proportions Of . landslide, but be
has managed to creep In before
when the state has gone Republi-
can and his friends are really con-
fident he will pull through again.
Wisconsin has the closest race Of
ala three cornered feht-with
the prospect Of Senator Lenroot
Republican, losing to Paul Reinsch
Democrat, and former minister t.
China.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-11-01

You know that the trademark
ABRAHAM MOLINE for
the highest in candy. But you do
not know "nEy TAN.r-," Abraham's
newest PECAN CONNECTION.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-11-01

Nof II is DELrANt,T, I -
far superior Pecan coofecel14 -
should attract your attsneSeo
your pallet sake. =, IL 4
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-11-01

G. O.P. Working Hard.
The question of control Of the
senate Is not in doubt but it il a
matter Of anxiety at the Republican
headquarters and at Marion, Ohio,
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-11-01

Why you can buy it at the
price Of other soap
Becaxse Pamolire Is % popula, that ~
make Il IN enormous volume. The Palmoli,s
factories work day and night to supply the
demand The costly in4redisnfs an bought
N vast qudntitiea
The resuh i moderate price which puts
Palmoli,e within reach Of all Ye yaahh
can command nothR1 better.
Palmolix |. sold By an deale-ss,eryvhere.
II . supplied IN quest room sizs BY popular
hotels the country oyr.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-09-30
EXECUTIVE HEADS
OF LEGION in
SESSION TODAY

Cleveland, O.. Sept. 30.-The execu-
tive committee of the American Le-
gion was in session here today to dis
pose of matters referred t. it by the
second annual convention which adj
journed here yesterday. 1t was re-
ported that the committee also might
consider moving the headquarters of
the Americanization commission to
New York. Clerks Of the national
headquarters staff were busily engag-
ed in clearing up the routine matters
and gathering their records together
preparatory to going back to Indian
apolis.
Each outgoing train last night and
today carried loads of delegates and
visitors. However, many remained
over for the Benny Leonard-Jack
Britton fight, which will be held here
tonight.
The legion renewed its declaration
of political independence. reaffirmed
the cardinal principle that those who
gave most should receive most from
the nation, restated it's position in
favor of an adjusted compensation,
reaffirmed its stand in favor of ade-
quate national defense, voted to con
tinue the campaign OF the American
commission, and that 1.-The slacker
must take the consequence of his
treason"
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-09-30
Railroad Accidents
Decrease In The Last
Eight Years, Report

Milwaukee. Wis, Sept. 3o.-Despite
an increase of seventy per cent in the
amount of freight handled and an in
crease Of thirty per cent in the num-
Der of passengers carried from 1910 to
1918, the last full rear for which sta
tistics are available, there has been a
marked reduction in the number of
railway passengers n employees
killed in railway accidents. This fact
was brought out as an example OF
what can be accomplished by organ
lied safety effort in an address by
Samuel o. Dunn. editor Of the Rail-
way Age, delivered today before the
steam railroad section of the Ma
tional Safety council at the ninth an
nual safety congress.
THE number Of employees killed in
1910 as a result of train operation was
1888, while in 1918 it was only 2,781,"
Mr.. Dunn said. THE number of pas
sengers and other persons carried I'M
der contract killed in 1910 was 421,
while in 1918 it was only 342. The
number of employees killed in railway
industrial accidents in 1910 was 421,
while in 1918 it was 418. There was
even a reduction in the number of
trespassers killed. There were about
5000 such persons killed in 1910,
while In 1918 there were only 1885,
A new section, the marine and navi-
cation section of the National Safety
council. is being organized today.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-09-30

MlSMANACEMENT OF,
AMERICAN R
SPROUL CHARGES

Chicago, Sept. 30.-Mismanage-
ment OF Americas ports is RESPONSE
BILE for the fact that her power on
the seas is second to that Of England.
George F. Sprpul, director of the de-
Ipartment Of wharves. docks and, fer
RES of Philadelphia, told the Ameri-
can Association Of Port Authorities,
which opened its convention here to-
day. ~
America erred in the development
of her ports when she put impracti-
cal and technical men in charge of
them, Sproul said.
1.-THE necessities of the recent
war" sproul said, 'heavily taxed the
facilities Of our ports. 1t was then
Impressed. on us that practical men
had not been entrusted with Ameri-
can marine terminals and their
equipment. AS a result millions of
dollars have been wasted and ports
which should have been Of great
value, broke down."
The proposed system of national
Waterways by the Great Lakes route
and the improvements to be made
lin the Chicago harbor are to be dis
lcussed at future sessions. So"
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-09-30
T%ELEGRAPHlC BRIEFS

Cleveland.-F. w. Gilbraith Of Gin
cinnati was elected national COM
mander of the American Legion at its
second annual convention.
Neutrality-suspicious. railroads of
the country recorded a deficit of S.
653.420 in operating income for July.
compared with an operating income of
$~80,325,4S1 In July, 1919, according to
the interstate commerce commission.
Chicago.-A twelve per cent price
cut was announced by of the larg-
est condensed milk companies in the
country. ST.
Chicago.-Graham Penheld, Jr.,
was elected captain of Northwestern
university football team.
Sebastopol.-General Wrangel has
made prisoners Of nearly 10000 Boil
shevik north of Alexandrovsk.
New York. The twenty-seven
deaths as a result of the Wall street
explosion September 16. occurred
when Theodore Peck of Nyack, N. T..
died,
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-09-30

IT am in my eighty-fifth year, but
since taking Tanlac ! am as hale and
hearty as / eyer was and "a do as
much work as /. could thirty years
ago. declared w. H. Morse, of So
Blaine ST.. Seattle, Wash. Although
in his eighty-fifth year, Mr.. Morse is
still daily to be found engaged in hard
is remarkably well preserved for his
years.
Last spring had an attack of the
flue that left me in a very badly run
down, condition and SO weak that I
could hardly get around. For along
while. I had a very bad cold that I
couldn't shake off, and my bronchial
tubes were so choked up that ] was
coughing all the time. l had no OPP
petite, and in fact ate. 80 little that I
was steadily losing weight. I couldn't
.wsrried about my condition, because I
couldn't find anything to straighten
me up and restore my lost strength.
II saw by the papers what fine
work Tanlac was. doing for other
folks, 80 I gotssome for myself. It did
me good right from the start, for IN
Ia short while my cough left me. and
ii was eating fine Rnd sure did enjoy
Reyery moutllful.s i slept better at
hight and was soon feeling much bet
Eer In every way. J. have gained seven
bounds In weight and am so much
froieer that ! can turn out about a.
nuehs work Is most n other man,
4 spite OF my years. Tanlpc certainly
must be a great medicine to put me
Ia feet like 1t has, and I'm glad
the chance TO tell everybody
pit IT."
Eaniac il sold In Grand Forks by
sDpuS Store and blythe leading
1I4tstss In every town.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-09-30
CLEMENCEAU SETS
NEW PACE IN MEMS
STYLES In FRANCE

Paris, Sept. 12.-(Mail.)-Little did
the former Premier C::cmenceau, when
ne 1ourneyed to the front during the
troubled days of 1918, think that the
1unny little slouch hat that he wore
on these occasions would become the
special .hcadGear to be worn with
evening clothes. The Clemenceau
nat, however, seems destined to have
a P-cat future.
Ever since the war men have been
leei4.l., tna neea of a special head
gear" a prominent Paris halter says.
The silk hat is too formal; the opera
hat is too theatrical; the bowler looks
provincial and soft grey hats and
straw hats are out Of place with eve
ming dress. Tho Clemenceau hat
which is black, light to wear, easily
transportable and capable Of being
crushed into an overcoat pocket in
case of need, will solve a long felt
want that we'll dressed men feel es-
pecially since the war;"
The Clemenceau hat occupies a
prominent place at the Lepine exhibi-
ton in the Grand Palais.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-09-30
FIXING SERIES COST
PLAYERS $l,952.65;
COMISKEY LOST MOST

Chicago. Sept. 2s.-"Fixing'' Of the
1919 world series cost the players
bribed. and their innocent teammates
as well, an opportunity to. win S1,952.
65, the difference between their losers
share of ~$3.254.36 and the ~S5,207.01
paid each victorious Red. .
Eight players were bribed, accord
ing to Cicotte and jackson, the sums
paid them ranging from $4,000 to
$4,000. Every one of the eight, it Is
said, was getting a salary in excess of
$4,000 a year., and ONE as high as
SO, 900 or more. Cicotte testified his
salary, which he lost when President
Charles A. Comiskey suspended him,
was 10000. just the amount OF the
bride he admitted taking. jackson,
who got $4,000 of the gamblers money
is said to have received a salary in ex-
cess of $4,000 q year..
Mr.. Comiskey vas the heaviest
financial loser in tho transaction. how
! ever. He estimated today that seven of
/ the eight. players, excluding Gandi,
who is not with the team this year,
had a cash value Of $230,0o0 before
the expose of the series fixing.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-09-30
POLISH FORCES .
HAVE CAPTURED +
Ida AND PINSK

Warsaw. Sept. 2s.-(By the Asso-
ciated Press. Polish forces cap
tured Ida. an important town As
miles south OF Viana, and Pinsk. a
fortified city 80 miles east of Brest-
Litovsk on Tuesday, according to an
official statement issued here.
The Polish advance toward the
northeast is continuing. n the fall
of Wilma. the Lithuanian capital, is
expected within a few days.
Kamenetz-Podolsk. a city on the
northern bank Of the Dniester river
in Ukraine. has been recovered by
Ukrainian troops from the Bolshe-
Wiki, it is reported.
1t was at Ida, now again in Po-
lish hands, that Leon Trotzky, the
Soviet minister of war. was recently
reported to have established the head.
quarters of a new Bolshevik army OF
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-09-30
CIdJB WOMEN ADJOURN.

Superior, Wis, Sept. 30.-The Wis
consin Federation of Women's clubs
which have been in a three days an
nual convention in this city, adjourned
at 3:15 p. m. today to meet next year
at the call of the executive commit
tee. One hundred automobiles took
the ladies for a sightseeing trip over
the city and adjacent territory at the,
Head OF the Lakes this afternoon. -
The officers elected for the ensuing
year are:
Mrs. j. G. Chandler. Racine, presi-
dent; Mrs. Joshua Hodgins, Marinette,
vice president; Mrs. j. o. Bach, Su~
perior. second vice president; Mrs.
r. E. Bundy, Menomonie, recording
secretary; Mrs. M. c.. Rotier. Milwau-
kee. corresponding secretary: Mrs.
Peter Buell.. Beaver Dam, treasurer;
Mrs. r. c.. Murdoch. Beloit. auditor.