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The New York herald., 1920-01-17

corps Of State commissioners and local
agents and had been notified by them
that they were prepared to start tomorrow
working on the task OF enforcing the
amendment as provided in the volstead
Enforcement Act.
Commissioner Kramer said he had a
staff of nearly fifteen hundred men ready
to begin their duties at midnight. About
three hundred OF these will work under
the direction of the State prohibition en-
forcemenr officers. while the others will
serve much as did internal revenue agents
before wartime prohibition went into G~
feet. In few States the State directors
have not been named. but Mr.. Kramer has
delegated their powers to internal revenue
officials. so that the organization was re
garded as complete. Mr.. kramer's 5 bureau
has s2.oa0.odc with which to conduct its
work until July !.
The New York herald., 1920-01-17
DIED. JOHN BARLEYCORN, U. S.A,
ON THE STROKE OF MIDNIGHT
AT A RIPE AGE: OMIT FLOWERS
Billy Sunday Conducts "Funera Service at Norfolk Va and
Boston Holds Rotous "Wake"-Army of Prohibition
Officials Start Enforcement of Law Today.

WASHINGTON. D. c.. Friday.-Nation-
wide prohibition by constitutional amend
pent-the dream for years OF those op-
posed to the sale OF liquor-became ef-
fective tonight at midnight, with the De-
partment OF Justice and the Bureau of
Internal Revenue, the two government
agencies intrusted with enforcement OF
the new basic law, ready to take drastic
action against all violators.
The final step in the work OF enforcing
the new form OF prohibition was taken
tonight when Secretary Glass approved
finally the regulations to be observed by
agents OF the federal government.
John +. Kramer. General Prohibition
Commissioner. announced that he prac-
tically had completed selection OF his
The New York herald., 1920-01-17

corpse" with a delightful grin and led
the way to its resting place, while he
preached the sermon. The devil, wearing
detection, sat with the party OF mourners.
"Goodby. John" said the evangelist al
the conclusion of his sermon. You were
Gods worst enemy; you were hells best
friend. ] hate you with a perfect hatred.
I love to hate YOU
The New York herald., 1920-01-17
Billy sunday conducts NFuneral.n =

NORFOLK. va, Friday Billy Sunday
preached John Bsrleycorn's funeral service
hero today before an audience OF more
than 1000 persons, which attended mock
obscduies.
The ceremony began AZ the railroad sta
tion, where the corpse" in oasket
twenty feet long arrived on "a special
train from Milwaukee" Twenty pallbesr-
crs placed tho cesket on carriage and
marched beside II through the streets 10
iundsy's tabernacle. while his satanic
majesty trailcd behind IN deep mourning
end anguish.
Al the tabornace door sunday met I'M
The New York herald., 1920-01-17

"Hoto Westchester County Is Reducing
the High Cost Of Livino" ,oiU be one
OF the many feature articles IN the SUN
DAY HERALD aud toiH tell ,oh1t public
spirited toomcn there are doing TO meet
this most gripping Of modern problems.
Order the SUNDAY HERALD from your
nciosdedrer today.
The New York herald., 1920-01-17
Death Attributed to Wood Alcohol.

Wood alcohol is thought to have been
the cause Of the death of William T.
COZ East Sixteenth street, Flatbush, ac-
cordirg to Kings County Medical Examiner
Mertin. who performed an autopsy yester-
day afternoon. Mr. Martin said that the
autopsy showed wet brain" Richard
son was employed at the Customs House
in Manhattan.
The New York herald., 1920-01-17
N. Y. Wine Companies to Quit.

ELMIRA, N. Y, Friday.--Wine COM
panies in the keuka Lake region today
will cease business. which has been
thriving for moro than hundred years.
Some of the companies which own ex-
tensive wine cellars along the lake al
ready have applied for dissolution of their
Incorporated business.
The New York herald., 1920-01-17

taipment is partly on the ice. Half Of that
portion of the performance had to be
cancelled at ono of the late shows. The
skaters, 1T was said, were worn OUT
from their hard work OF the last few
days.
Andre D. Bustanoby of the Cafe des
BeauX Arts, at half-past nine o'clock,
declared he would be unable TO seat
The New York herald., 1920-01-17

at
make the proii
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-04-05
WORK A BLESSING
CBy Francis II. Sisson, Vice President
OF the Guaranty Trust Co of
New York;

Work is not curse. II ia a HESS.
ing 1t is cure for all ills, a priv
ilege and benefit. This ia borne out
by all the experiece of mankind In
id'rness evil grows, and disease
FROM idleness all the ills of the worlo
spring. And So say that the theory
which has been spread about the
world recently by false prophets.
VIII do more to undermine. will dc
more to destroy. the worlds happiness
than any theory advanced in genera
tions' and I hope 1t will die Of itself.
as feel sure 1t must. Those people
VINO say that the way to get a larger
snare OF profits is by reducing the net
production Of life are seriously wron .
In their reasoning. The man who he.
lieves that he can get larger share
OF the profits by such methods, Il
oinoed by mental contradiction
winch ne has not the wisdom to nm
derstand.
IL Is only in work that we find han
plness. Happiness is the by-produc,
OF work Man was made to work. IT
Is only by work we find health. It
Is only in work we find growth. No
man ever succeeded In anythlnr
worth while who didn't achieve II BY
work.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-04-05
FOR REPRESENTATIVE GROUP ONE

| announce as candidate for Representative
from Polk county. in Group One, In the Flor.
lda Legislature. subject to the Democratic Pr.
mary MY experience In Legislative work fuiiy
Qualities me for this position. a. thoroughly
understand the workings Of the law-makini
body. I stand for the following. without mar.
tiaiity to any class: the nofence law: fat,
money return to Polk county, from the STATE
Highway Department for her roads alrsady
Duiit a PROPER distribution tn each county q
the automobile license tax; better land title
system good roads, and good schools.
who have any interest in the welfare Of Poll
county, and the State at large. I'
Yours very respectfully.
J. EVERETT BRYANT.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-04-05
Political Announcements
FOR SUPERINTENDENT ~ ]! y DEN, PUBLIC

hereby announce my candidacy for the
office Of Superintendent Of Public Instruction
OF Polk County. subject to the action Of the
Democratic Primary. June 9Th, 1890.
the basis OF my faith In their sense Of Justice
and fair play. With goodwill toward all and
bitterness toward none, ! hope TO DO able 70
present my cause and look forward with
confidence to the result Of the election; for
believe that majority Of the people y
Polk county are In favor Of having right
prevail. II elected, / promise my best efforts
to advance the educational interests Of all
sections Of the county
Respectfully. W. L. CLIFTON.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-04-05

1t was dark night at Camp Grant,
Footsteps of horse were heard an.
preaching.
Halt! Who's there?r barked the
rookie.
'Regimental commander"
"Dismount, colonel and advance to
be recognized.
The colonel discounted and came
ever to the rookie, who presented
arms with snap.
Proceed, colonel" he said
AS he laboriously got back on his
porse the colonel asked. by the way,
who posted you there?'
"oh, nobody" replied the sentry
I'm just practicing."
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-04-05
FOR REPRESENTATIVE

Upon request Of number OF NV ,r,.nS.
through the county, I have decided 10 hacons
candidate for the Office Of Representative
| rom Polk county IN Group No. 3.
Having served the people In the capacity
ss REPRESENTATIVE for one term / feel that
| am competent to Ali this position with hon.
present this announcement. soiicitino ths
support OF the voters and promising them NV
me with the election. "'e' "'"of
MY candidacy is subject to the Democratic
primary when called. '''~'''
Respectfully A. j. MORGAN.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-04-05
~. REID ROBSON.
FOR COMMISSIONER FIFTH DISTRICT

beg to announce myself for denomination
for County Commissioner from the Firth Dis.
trict, subject to the coming Primary for Juno
Commissioner for the present term and In
'yits inspection Of the records, which are pub
lie, which records will show much progress
and benefit to the county, particularly In this
district and also much work started BY me
that can not be completed during the present
term. Your valuable support will mean the
completion Of this work already begun and
anticipated. will be pleased to discuss the
details. either publicly or individually, with
all my constituents
r. c. FLANAGAN
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-04-05

Sit down, Mr.. Stylo," said the
eminent publisher to the tatteref
genius who had just entered his elab
crate sanctum Il have read Won,
manuscript and l think I shall pub
fish it
"Ah!' cried the starving genius
DO you really mean that?
Yes. 1t seems to me good book
and | think II will fill a long-felt
want"
I'm glad TO hear you say that
And, by the way. could you advance
me " on account of my royalties p
oh, I think SOL think so Rp,
why do You want s2r'
I want to begin filling that long
feit what you spoke Of"
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-04-05
FOR STATE SENATOR

| hereby announce my candidacy for re-
election as State Senator from this district,
Polk county. and will appreciate the support
and vote Of all citizens interested In construc-
tive legislation and business methods In regu-
lating public affairs My experience and nv
record In the past is before the people and
will cheerfully accept their verdict In the
forth coming Democratic primary.
Respectfully,
r"@N "H - OSCAR NJ. EATON
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-04-05
FOR TAX ASSESSOR

| am a candidate for the Office OF Tax Az,
SCISSOR Tor Polk County. I think my ex-
years, with the present assessor. Mr. 7
Boynton who Is now retiring. qualities me Il
discnarge the duties Of the office. Which
promise to do to the best Of my ability and
give every one the same courteous treatme,d
IN the future as in the past.
solicit your support and vote In the
Primary Election. :" "'e
WERNER C. JONES.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-04-05
FOR COUNTY JUDGE

l hereby announce myself as candidate for
tne once o. County Judge Of Polk County
subject to the action Of the Democratic pa.
mary TO- bs held in June. II nominated and
eh l promise to discharge the duties 81
70 devote my entire time 70 The duties ~ ne
once I will appreciate the support and vote
OF all good citizens. LOUIS o. GRAVEI,Y'
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-04-05
FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

hereby announce myself as candidate for
County Commissioner In District No. 5. I am
known to most Of the people in the district
and do not consider an abundance OF pror.-
ises necessary, but ! shall deeply appreciate
the support Of all who have confidence In me
to believe that II elected will do my duty
honestly as I see II.
Respectfully, REID ROBSON.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-04-05
spEssARD L. HOLLAND.
FOR SUPERINTENDENT or pust,c
lMCTRtINYI0n

eos hereby announce mycsndidacy for the Of
county. have held the ONCE nv snro,n,r nor.
,or nearly two years and have tried to rsnSss
honest conscientious service I now ash tha
,idgment or the people on my record n elsct'
eu' promise every man. woman, and child
IN Polk county square deal anu ''''iu
Respectfully.
JOHN A. MOORE
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-04-05
TO THE VOTERS OF POLK co,,nrv

ONCE OF County Prosecuting Attorney subject
to the Democratic Primary.
! pledge myself, II elected. to faithfully and
impartially perform the duties Of the ONCE
Will appreciate your votes and support,
Respectfully,
1862 J HARDIN PETERSON
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-04-05
FOR SHERIFF

run oHEHIFF
To the Good People and Especially to the
Voters Of Polk County:
I hereby announce my candidacy for sher-
Ia In Polk county. subject to the action Of
the Democratic primary Of June Sth.
! have always lived in this county. bor,,
and reared in this county. and intend to die
In this county. and II elected I will discharge
the duties OF the ONCE to the best Of nv
ability, with equal rights to all and specia,
privileges to none And II, ! am elected On
this ticket, ri appreciate It very much.
Respectfully,
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-04-05
FOR SUPERINTENDENT or PUBLIC

INSTRUCTION
Having been urged by those most interested
In the public schools Of our county. and With
a desire for broader field Of usefulness In
my life work, hereby announce my candi-
dacy for Superintendent Of Public instruction
Of Polk County. subject to the Democratic
Primary, June 9Th. q ~"
II elected, ! pledge my supreme effort 70
every interest Of your schools and now solicit
your earnest support during the campaign.
Very respectfully,
c. E. KINSINGER
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-04-05
FOR TAX COLLECTOR

al. ia take this method Of announcing my can.
ColIsc,or io :, detection EEL to the once Of Tar
Urinary election. Will deeply amnesty.
your vote and support for this once ~ and Ai u
re-eiected, l promise to give the ofaca mr.
careful personal attention as In the mast NY
]. p. MURDAUGH.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-04-05
FOR REPRESENTATIVE POLK COUNTY
eR0lIp

am a candidate for re election as Repre-,
sentative from Polk county In the Florida
Legislature and II my past experiences and
service In public affairs meets with the ap-
prevail Of the people, will appreciate the
vote and support Of the citizens, pledginT my
self to renewed efforts In their behalf. nv can
didacy is subject to the Democratic primary
when called Respectfully,
ct 81 eri 'G JOHN M. KEEN
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-04-05
FOR COUNTY JlIbce

hereby announce my Candidacy %, ~.
once or County Judge Of Polk COUNTY, ,uh.
jet to the Democratic Primary In June
IL elected, pledge my earnest and hons.t
smoIt 10 perform the duties OF the ONCE Wien
justice and impartiality to ali, "'"'
VIII appreciate your vote and support
CLYDE g. TRAMMELL
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-04-05
FOR pRosec,,r,ue .r-o,.rv

hereby announce that I am a candidate
Tor the ONCE Of Prosecuting Attorney OF Poik
County, subject TO the action Of the sp-
proachng Democratic Primary. promise that
laws Of Polk Comfy are enforced impsrtIsiiv
to all The aid and support Of all citizens
ana voters OF Polk County viii be appreciated
G. EDWIN WALKER
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-04-05
FOR COUNTY JUDGE

hereby announce my candidacy for IN.
tsnt >. OF County Judge Of Polk County. sub.
c acc. 70 me action OF the approaching Demo.
ca to this important ONCE. nv sIncs,s Ss sI
VIII be to administer Justice with absolute fair.
ness ana impartiality. and 10 this and I
piedge my most earnest efforts
assure the citizens and voters Of ths
county mat their aid and vote will be desniy
SPESSARD L. HnILANn
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-04-05
FOR SHERIFF

To the Voters Of Polk County:
I am taking this method 10 ask for your
vote and support In the coming Democratic
primary. You know my record Of the past
have tried to be faithful and impartial in The
discharge Of my duties. II reelected INV Ell.
forts will be continued along the same lines
without fear or favor. Appreciating your
loyalty In the past, ~
remain as ever, Yours to serve.
JOHN LOGAN.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-04-05
e0R cucpIee

hereby announce to the Democratic voters
0. FOX county my candidacy FOR the ONCE
OF Sheriff Of Polk county In the June Primary
election.
Any support I may receive will be duly m.
preciated and II nominated and elected I
hereby pledge myself to the faithful perform
ance OF the duties OF said ONCE without fear
or favor. I believe my past experience Of Ar
years as deputy sheriff qualities me for such
position. Respectfully '''','
All. WILDER.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-04-05
FOR REPRESENTATIVE cRoup our

FOR REPRESENTATIVE GROUP ONE
hereby announce my candidacy for the Of.
nee OF Representative In the Florida Le9isla-
ture subject to the June Democratic Primary.
4 elected ! promise to servo the people q
roit 70 me best q my ability and solicit the
support OF all citizens Of Polk county.
Respectfully, ROBT. L. BROWN
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-08-20
Mebbe Thief
Working for
the Company

With n muttered threat to hcave
the blamed thing into the street,
Sam Anderson. landlord, slammed up
the receiver OF the pay phone in the
hall Of the Dwyer. 1918 Fourth ave,
last night just as a man was enter.
ing the front door.
The man asked. pleasantly, "Can
! use it?"
"All right" growled Anderson, II
won't tear 1t out till you get done. I"
And the angry landlord went into
his apartment and banged the door
Five minutes later he returned, still
wrathy.
We'll. I'll b. darned." he ex.
claimed. surprised.
Phone. money box. and all were
gone.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-08-20
POLISH TROOPS
GAIN so MILES:
CAPTURE 10, 900
>v ua-urnn nHvu 4 nm

LONDON, Aug. 2o.--Tho FouD8
counter offensive continues succoms
fully on the entire battle 'front.' -
cept for q small sector in the Lem
berg district according to unofficial
advices received here today.
Tho Poles have advanced m0rO
than so miles In the region Of WaS.
saw. taking more than 10000 prisoup
ers and great quantities OF mun1-
tons. The wedge driven into the
Russian lines directly east OF war
saw not only threatens . complete
break through but has practically
cut off the Red divisions north q
that city and exposed them to cApp
ture or annihilation-
In this drive the Poles have swepe
to within less than Is miles oe
Brest .Litovsk ION the River Buzz
lis miles due east Of Warsaw The
Boishevild have completed evacuar
ton Of the city. II was reported
and Polish forces expected to enter
within a few hours.
On the south front the Bolshevllk
pressure was still evident, the soviet
troops having pushed forward To-
within Is miles Of Lemberg.
The reds were reported fighting
with unusual desperation In the
sector north Of Warsaw. They
claimed to retain a foothold near
the junction Of the vistula and VkrA
Ci6 miles northwest Of Warsaw bue
information from all other sources
indicated the fighting had swept
far TO the northward and eastward
POLES CROSS THE
TREATY BOUNDARY
Polish troops had apparently
c, osscd the Russo-Polish boundary
fixed by the treaty of Versailles
on a front OF nearly rs miles. south
OF Rrcst.l-it vsk. and It was te.
lieyed the tentative frontier soon
would be overrun as far nortn AZ
I;jelostok s5 miles north Of Brest-
.itovsk and only IS miles from
t:roeno, the new Boishcyik hcaj-
quarters). Ostrolenka, 100 miles
southeast OF Warsaw. was expected
to be in Polish hands In less than
a day. II the Polish troops reach
the important fortress OF Lomxa
,only 20 miles northwest Of Ostro-
lenka) II was predicted that the red
forces recently elected from the
Danzig corridor would either have
to surrender or he forced into east
Prussia. To save the situation In
that sector. tho Third. Fifth and
Fifteenth soviet armies. totaliuH
10000, are being concentrated
there as reipforcoments.
A dispatch to the Times from
Graudenx reported the Poles were
organizing and eQuipping an army
Of 100000 effcctives In the rec sntly
liberated corridor.
American hospttais.s amhtllancoo
Turn 70 Page :. Column -
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-08-20
GIRL FLEES
JAl;;Fo0LS
HERCUARDS
Escapes Nth Furs, Hat and
Dresses Stolen From
Other Prisoners

JAIN doors hsckcned irresistibiy 20
Grace Gordon. 20. last night And
she went thru thcm--to liberty.
Piling pillows under her bed COW
ers In the Jail isolation ward. Grace
deceived matrons and her compan-
ions. who thought her to be sleep
Ing. Instead she had walked out tho
door to liberty. taking clothing stol
en- from other confined girls.
The doors OF the ward are not
locked Mrs. Blanche Mason. head Of
tho women's protective division. ex.
plaincd Friday. Grace was srrcaed
By Patrolman George Finneli Aug
uss II. when she walked away last
night she took with her a pink crepc
waist. accordion dark blue skirt. new
brown fox fur and brown bonnet
shaped hat. all tho property Of other
detained giris.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-08-20
Battle to Flee Night Life Ends in
WOMANS MURD II
COPS AIM FINE;
HIT HIS MAN, THO
He TRIED 10 MISS

SPOKANE. Wash. Aug. 20
Bert s. Wilson. alleged bootleg.
ger. was shot through the leg
here last night when he attempt
ed TO escape from officer Carter
Of the dry squad.
81 didn't aim 10 hit him." Car.
ter naivcly told . police captain
at headquarters.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-08-20
REDS NORTH OF
WARSAW HELD
IN BOTTLE NECJE

LONDON. Aug. 2o.--{1 p. m-b-11o
Poles encircling movement bstwoo0
Dembiin and Brest- Litovsk has -
ken the Russians in the rear. coe
pletely shutting off the retreat a ~
army north Of Warsaw and tmgsoD
oning them In bottle neck -
cording to . news agency dispatcA
from warsaw today.
From semtoffic1al sources 4 ~
learned that the Minsk azmistice -
gotiations are still dalayed, the Rns.
SLAMS openly charging the Poles with
purposely evading the conference IN
hopes Of . complete military vfo.
tory.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-08-20
"The End of the Ccumbendibus or walk Straight Homer

store as the furtivc fellow did. eau.
tiously. with "a side glance either
way. stepping quickly In, then quick
ly out with hat pulled down and col.
lar up, carrying a bundle. Possibly
not, owing TO the sort you are.
And II you had cared To follow tho
sly pedestrian n block or two you
would have noticed his outward as.
pect and demeanor change. The fur.
tive look would vanish. The hat
would be tilted at an aggravating
angle towards the back. The up.
turned collar would come down. You
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-08-20
bANISHED
GAMBLER
SEESCAN|ES
Nate Raymond Uses Field
Glass to Watch Coast
League From hilI

rhey have barred Mate Raymond.
aiiswsd local eamblsr. from Coast
isAsus ball parks. but he b ssslny
games In Seattle this wsek.
Nats hires . tAxi and witches the
gnsns from II. with the aid Of long
range field ginsscs. On the hill back
Of tho center field fence st the
Rainier Valley park. according 10 In
formation reaeiang Detective Ernie
YortA Friday.
Raymond vas she first alleged
gambler to b. harred from ths park.
following tho gambling row that TO
suited In thrss ball players being
suspended
There d no IAv that can kssp
Raymond from watching the G.mes
from his perch On the hili.. Yoris
sAid Friday.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-08-20

MS way boldly. fearlessly now, and
all may see him who desire.
His neighbors. too. will tell you
after this that ne and his wife are
a hospitable couple--latchstring al
ways out to strangers. as well rs
relatives and friends.
For the headline he road in the
paper said: Home Brew Is Safe
From Federal Search--u. s. Attor-
ney VIII Not Issue Warrants"
And tho furtve mot now) chap
isl
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-08-20

YESTERDAY afternoon the fur
= tive chap sat in his office. Slung
over a typewriter that swung on a
hinge at the side OF his desk was a
newspaper just off the press.
His face lighted up as his eyes
caught headline. He read rapidly
down the sixth column, as smile
grew and dissipated the last trace Of
paper from him and grasped tho tele.
phone.
Give me-" he chirped. Main 1895.