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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-05-16
HOllINS

Especial 70 The Times Dispatch.]
ROLLINS. VA. May 1.-TWO Of
the intermediate. classes OF the
.:non Baptis; Church mad a picnic
today ~ Benefits SpyEngp. The
teachers OF ;he TWO classes are
Miss Virginia Glover and w. Everett
PATRICK. Mrs. j. Il, Rowland was
chapcron OF the party
In the absence Of the pastor at
the Southern baptist convention in
Washington. the pulpit OF the Enou
Baptist Chu.ui VIII be filled to-
morrow by Rev. Luther G. CoTman.
T.. +. Moomaw has been in Chi
Saco this week attending the meet
ing OF an !mporiaLt committee OF
the Nat!ona! Gamers Association.
on Sunday morning. May 80, there
is 10 De special sermon before the
fuilins College y. W G. y At Enon
li.ptist Church The Rev. J. T.
Watts. y. D. 0: E.chmona. is to
ureach ihc sermon. An account o..
the work %; the association Will bc
riven h.. Miss Mary Burlington. os
Riehmond, president OF the College
y ". =. =
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-05-16
CLIFTON FORGE

lSnecial 10 The Times .IpispatIh.)
Miss Mary BecKha.n. 81 Staunton. is
here on visit 10 relatives.
Mrs. w. L. Bass, OF baltimore. is
visiting her parents. Mr.. and Mrs.
%. c, Ports. near this city.
3. Mrs. William Bailey, OF Napa. Cal.
issthe guest OF Rev. and Mrs W. r..
Mrs. L. NJ. Paxton is visiting
fyiends in Lexington.
IL, bliss Emma Johnson has returned
TO her home, in Gala. after having
spent week here as the guest o;
friends.
1" Miss Annie KcatIey. who spent
the past winter here as the guest OF
Relatives, has returned 10 her home
nehr Hinton. w "a.
Mr.. u. II; Scout has returned TO his
home, at Bis Island, after visit
here
Mr. and Mrs. ]. Otto are in New
YORK on "A pleasure trip.
w. b. Nalr. OF Atlanta. Ga. is here
on a visit TO his parents.
Mrs. ]. p. Quinn. of Coying;on, Ky.
Is visiting her parents in mas city.
III. Beard. Of Lynchburg. who
had been here on q visit to relatives,
has returned to his home.
a X. 7. Mosely has returned TO his
home. In Stanton. after a visit here.
Mrs. w. +. Powell. Jr. IS visiting
q her sister. MIS-. {. J. Geyer, in Rich
Mrs. ]. II. Callahan has returned
home from a visit 20 Richmond
II. i. Woodward has returned from
Z Fireco, W. Va, where he spent the
4past week
IN +. a. Mann is visiting his parents
lat Peyton. w. Va.
Ga3F. Meadows has returned 10
LOGAN, w. Va. after spending a
vacation here with MS parents. Mr..
/ and Mrs. G.. @. Meadows.
y Mr. and Mrs. J. y. Ness are visit
Z ing in Wheeling, W. Va.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-05-16

obviously. what we want to get
at" he began. "Is who was the aE-
grcssor?" 'Eh?" said the witness.
puzzled. Let me illustrate my mean
Ing" said counsel. suppose that
should meet you in tho street and
strike you In the face. / should be
tile aggrcssor." YOU'D DO II fool!'
said the witness. mo, no." said tile
counsel. You don't understand.
was speaking only In the abstract.
suppose we met and. without pro-
committing an act OF aEgrcssion."
Tho navy hunched his huge should
ers. You'd DO committing suicide,
mister! he said grimly.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-05-16
"T|z" FIXES ACHING,
SW0LLEN,SOREFEET
How "Tiz" does comfort tired,
burning, callOuscd feet
and cOrnS.

Good bye, sore feet. burning feet.
swollen feet, tender feet. tired tect
Good bye, corns cal!ouscs. bun:ons
ana raw spots. No more shoe ;igh;-
ness. no more i!inping w!th pain or
drawing W your face IN agony.
'"r!z" draws out all the poisonous
cNudations which puff up the feet
Use 'r!z' and wear smaller shoes
Use 'Tiz" and forget your FOO, mis-
cry. AN how comfortable your feet
fee.
Get a box OF "Ti2" now al any
druggist or department store. Don;
suffer Have good feet. glad feet.
feet tina: never swell. never hurt,
never get tired. y years foot com
fort guaranteed or money refunded
Adv
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-05-16
COMB SAGE TEA IN
FADED OR GRAY HAIR
Ii Mixed with Sulphur ii Dark.
ems so Naturally Nobody
can Tell.

grandmother kept her hair beauti-
iuily da:hcnrd glossy and attractive
Win a brew OF Sage Tea and Sulphur.
" 'neN-f her hair took on that duh,
'AG'd or sircakcd appearance, this
simple mixture was applied with
"onderiAI Eject. By asking at any
dIfis store for "wyeth's Sage and
iiphur Compound you viii get a
i"fs" hottie o: this oId-tlnc recinc.
improved by the addition OF other in
sieiIents, all ready 70 use, at very
.!,ue cost This simple mixture can
Il" depended upon to restore natural
'".oF ana beauty To the hair
wc!l-known doWntown druggist
says everybody uses Wyeih's sage
ana sulphur Compound now because
~ harkcns so naturally and evenly
thht nobody can tell j; has been an.
tl!"G-!ts so easy TO use. too. Yo,,
imply dampcn 4 comb or soft brust,
ana draw At through your hair tai.
ms one strand ut time. BY morn
ing IN" gray hair disappears: after
Ahothsr applica ton or two. II la re-
stored 10 its natural color and look.
glossy. soft and bcautiful.-Ady.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-05-16
WOODSTOCK
Especial to Tho ,rimes-D,sn,,c

Especial to The Times Dispatch
WOODSTOCK. VA, May l5.-Miss
Catharine BarSelt was hoxtcss for Il
delightful dance. which was held at
Wednesday night. Tho honorce of
tho occasion was Miss Bargelt's house
guest, Mrs. Daniel Conan.. of Balti-
more.
Mr.. and Mrs. Patterson Travis and
Miss Lois Smoot have returned from
brief visit TO New York City and
Baltimore.
Miss Fannie Priest har returned to
her home near Woodstock from Rich
mond. where she recently submitted
70 surgical operation at s.. Lukc's
Hospital.
Mrs. L. A. RohrbauEh is rccovcrip,r
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-05-16
ACCOMAC

Especial to The Times Dispatchl
ACCOMAC. VA, May l5.-T. James
Covington spent last Sunday with his
mother in Salisbury, Md.
Mrs. Alvin Fox. of Baltimore. Md.
- tho guest Of Mrs. Lynn +. Tay-
lor.
DIR. A. Is. Dunaway has been visit
ing his brother. J Manning Duna-
way. at Cheriton, Va
Mrs. John S. Hydelottc. of Snow
Hill, Md, Is the guest OF her dauyh-
ter. Mrs. G.. Walter Napp.
MIR. and Mrs. Il. y. koenig are
visiting relatives in Baltimore and
Washington
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-05-16
or Course Not.

furrier was selling n coat to u
lady customer.
Yes. ma'am." he SAID. 81 guar
antce this to be genuine skunk fur
that Will wear for years.
but suppose get II wet In tho
rain. asked the lady. what effect
VIII the water have on IL? Won't il
spoil?'
Madam" answered the furrlcr, 81
have only one answer. Did YOU ever
hear OF skunk carrying an um-
brclla?"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-05-16

hlpllnEton mad q reputation for he
ing late at his appointments. He was
engaged TO be married to a young
the day OF the ceremony arrived he.
as usual. did not appear. The bride
was on the verge OF nervous prostra-
non, when a telegram was received
from the missing bridegroom: Miss
cd the carly train. win arrive by the
i;5o. Don't get married until l get
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-05-16

nothing to the difficulties OF getting
from Holland into Germany.
RAPID progress Is being made, par
ticularly In Belgium, to restore rail-
way traffic to normal. but the short
age Of equipment. due to war losses
or shortage OF coal. duo both to
strikes and war. has reduced the num-
Der Of trains operated to Il figure far
below that OF before the war. and all
generally are ovcrcrowdcd. As u
rule. no reservations OF seats, except
on very long trips. arc pOSsihlc.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-05-16
Housewife Becomes
5's'f New Woman

aAiI Of our best doctors had given
:, up. Was unable to leave my bed
I6 weeks and was yellow as a
tnpkin, besides the terrible stom-
pains ] suffered. Our druggist
3kleed my husband to try Mayrs
ei.,derful Remedy, and II has saved
.I,ife. I am new woman now"
~ "a simple, harmless preparation
kSf( removes the catarrhal mucUs
I tx this intestinal tract and allays
! ~ Illumination which causes prac-
Heyr all stomach. liver and intcs-
,ilrnents. including appendicitis.
fets,Se VIII convince or money re-
Srlc, Ia Grant Drug Co, and drug
icrywhere.-Adv.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-05-16
Practical Patriotism.

a surgeon who was about to per
FORM an operation of n very simple
character upon Il somewhat nm
sophisticated patient. asked him If
he was willing to have only n local
anaesthetic; Certainly" replied tho
patient Il believe In patronizinr
home industry whenever cam"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-05-16
A ScrIous oyerslxht

SIbley--'Its nwfully hard ON WIZ
kihs. lie has had his new car only
!. week. and In that time 1T hasn't
prokeh down. has run like II clock
and hasn't used any more gas than
me catalogue said II would"
br!mby-"What's so hard, them
StDley-Thc company has started
an action to recover II from him"
Brimby-"On what grounds?"
Siblcy-"rhcy claim they gave him
Il demonstrators car by mistake.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-05-16
SOUTH BOSTON

s. Ispecia, TO The T!mesDispatch.l
SOUTH BOSTON. May l5.--SOclc'y
sfs all qui vive these days FOR the
long .heraided pcrformance OF FL
.FiPSof the Toy SHOP Will take piac"
FRIDAY, May q. al the Princess Thea
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-05-16

Very Likely.
The witness was Il huge man OF Tho
navy type, and counsel eyed him
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-05-16
Passports Ever Necessary.

Passports, and passport vises. arc
necessary everywhere. Even to make
the rvc-hour trif from The Hague,
Holland. TO brussels. Belgium, re-
qu!Tcs days OF preparation, and the
days generally iengthcn into weeks
II one expresses the most cNtraOrdi-
nary whim to make Il round triI. or
several round trips.
An American, for instance, having
obtained in the United States a
Dutch wise which permits him to land
in Holland for a brief stay. desires
TO go TO Brursels-just five hours
away. On arrival in Holland he has
had 10 register with the police. secur-
Ing IN identity card, permitting him
TO have a bread card. etc. (for bread
is still ratioTcd in many countr!cs)
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-05-16
IBy Associated prcssl

THE HAGUE. May l5.--The thou
sands OF American tourists. who are
expected to visit Europe this summer,
vii be disappointed IL they look for
ward 20 all rho comforts of the days
before thc war.
This verdict has been expressed to
the Associated Press correspondent
by many much haraSscd Americans
who, In orercrowded trains between
stops 1T overcrowded hotels, have run
the gauntlet of passport bureaus
frontier controls and police rcgistra-
ton offices, institutions which still
prevail in many countries. only in
slightly less degree than during the
war.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-12-29
To Tell Ireland's
Story in Film Here

Plcturing the romance OF Ireland's
five-century fight for freedom. the
big feature film. ireland as a Ma
ton" win be produced at the Hippo
drome Sunday afternoon, at asa
o'clock.
This mammoth production has
been widely heralded turnout the
country on account of the historical
accuracy and the stirring dramatic
quality OF the scenes pictured.
The story deals with the important
events that have featured the long
struggle OF the Irish people for ma.
tional Independence. The history OF
the little green isle is pictured from
the days OF Robert Emeet to Eamonn
De Valera.
The sunday afternoon perform.
ance is the only one that viii be Civ.
en- in seattle. Tickets will be on
sale at the Hippodrome box office
commencing Friday.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-12-29
BISHOP QUITS;
BECOMES MONK
RemorsefuI Over HumiIi-
ating Mayor

PITTSBURG. Pa. Dec. es.-That
he rs laying aside his robes Of office
and resigning as the head OF one OF
the most prominent diocescs in the
United States 80 that he can enter
a monastery. and as an humble
priest continue TO toll In the Masters
vineyard in seclusion, is believed by
the intimate friends of the Rt. Rev.
]. +. Regis Canevin. bishop OF the
diocese OF Pittsburg. 10 be the real
motive for bis resignation.
While the resignation was sent 10
Rome several months ago. the priests
OF his diocese have been prevailing
upon him 20 reconsider his action.
The public rebuke to Mayor Babcock
OF this city by the soldiers when they
refused during the Armistice day
parade 10 pass him in the reviewing
stand Is believed to be responsible for
his determination to retire from the
blshopric. The bishop feels that he
was partly responsible for the
humiliation brought upon Mayor
Babcock.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-12-29
PROPOSE JOB
INSURANCE
Woman Would Use 500, 600 Ito
Educate z Red-Headed Bows

II il seldom that one gets an in
side view into the thoughts OF the
public upon personal and charitable
matters,
The Seattle Life Underwriters a..
ISOLATION II receiving many and
varied answers to their question:
'swhat would you do with 100000
cash."
Many have been set thinking. but
the iasr days OF the race are here.
The contest closes December 81, and
all those who intend To compete must
give the matter quick action.
In reading the letters AZ they pour
in one IL struck with the extreme
generosity OF some well.wishing folk
One man would contribute the entire
amount. 500 600. 10 relieve the citys
street car system. a generous young
woman would use the amount to
house struggling widowed mothers
Sttill another would treat people
with tuberculosis and entirely elm
mate the white plague with her own
treatment. One woman would adopt
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-12-29
TOO CLEVER;
IS ARRESTED
Handy at Making Moonshine
Still, Is Charge

Herman Hupcl. OF WILDLY island.
faces federal charges "Wednesday be-
cause he is too clever an inventor.
Hupel riggcd UP q still with an old
wash boiler. and set it UP In the
woods near Pleasant Beach
The condenser. constructed OF a
glass fruit jar and part of a coffee
pcrcolator. worked so well that Her
man did a thriving business. which
led 10 his being Informed upon
Tuesday afternoon the still. along
with some corn mash and corn
whisky. was seized by federal prohi-
bition agents. Herman was taken
along. and an information was filed
against him in federal court today.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-12-29

seven red headed and most freckled
faced boys in Seattle. and give them
the best education possible,
Replies have been received from
all parts OF the state OF Washington
Essays are limited 20 i25 words. must
contain the element OF thrift. econ.
omy. and humanity. and must be in
the hands Of The star or J. Dobrin.
Ills Fourth ave. before December
81. The best will receive the awards.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-12-29
Libel Is Served
on II. S, Schooner

The American schooner Melrosc
was libeled at Port Angeles Tuesday
night by Tom Waters. deputy United
States marshal. Suit for $355 towing
charges was brought by the Cary
Davis Tug & Barge Co. The Mel.
rose had already left Seattle, and
Deputy Marshal Waters rushed to
Port Angeles. where he caught her
and served the libel.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-12-29
SOLD STOLEN
DOC, CHARGE

Stealing n Gladstone setter pup
belonging to Mrs. Gus seipel and sell.
Ing II to r. J. Hayden for s25. "
charged against I'D Smith in a com
plain, filed by Deputy Prosecutor w.
W. Mount wednesday. Hayden. who
complained Of the matter. chained
Smith has admitted he knew the dog
belonged To Mrs seipel when he sold
It.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-12-29

LIVERPOOL. Eng. Dec. &c.
When Gerald Taol, IL, was arrested
here on a charge Of stealing $500 he
said he and another boy decided to
steal the money so M TO be able to
attend the funeral OF the late Lord
Mayor MacSwiney at Cork. Instead
they took boat for Liverpool.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-12-29

Hatch says this fund has stood the
test Of severe Industrial depression.
II viii be set forth that most en-.
pioyers, however. maintain no such
fund. and In slack times their only re-
course Is 10 bet workers out Under
the plan proposed. all employers
would have 10 contribute TO the in
surance fund. as now they contribute
10 state workmen's compensation
funds.
support win be given the Nolan
bill for establishment ~ a national
job bureau service This bin is pend
ing In congress.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-12-29
ID BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES
WANTED

fool, HALL AND SOFT DRINKS
We have real money~makrr. Has
pool tables, card table,. fully
eauippedi sells soft drinks, cigars
ana candy The price at $500 IN
your opportunity See Mr.. Homen-
way, t2s Burke BLDG. Second and
Marion.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-12-29
TO PROTEST OPEN
SHOP MOVEMENT

The experience ofsshe British PEG
pie with government health insur.
anee during the past 10 years will be
cited as proving Il practical and cs-
sentIal
Voices VIII be raised against the
open shop movement. Among the
speakers on this question will be Rev
John a. Ryan. director Of the social
action department OF the National
Catholic Welfare council
The trade unions must fight as
hard as they know against the at
tempt TO destroy them" says Rev.
Ryan. AN friends of justice must
redouble their efforts TO improve con.
ii,ions OF employment by lcgisla.
ton
Rev. Ryan urges extension Of co
operative ownership OF industry by
the workers.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-12-29

No action had been taken and there
were no new developments in the
case OF the boz Of poisoned choeo-
iates received By Mrs. Carrie Booth.
1854 Terry ave. Tuesday.
Mira Booth IL n waitrc~s In Wings
cafeteria.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-12-29
Unemployment Insurance
Is Urged By Labor Meeting

NEW YORK, Dec 2s.---Congress
and state legislatures viii feel the
force OF the program to be adopted
by the American Association for La.
Dor Legislation. meeting here today.
Members Of the association win de
mand.
Government action 20 stimulate
employment by speeding public
works.
Government, insurance for workers
against unemployment
Establishment Of a national free
employment bureau SERVICES
Government insurance asains, III
health and accidents due To industry.
and old age pensions.
Adoption In all statcr Of laws for
maternity protection.
Immediate extension OF workmen's
compensation insurance to long
shofcmen and scamen.
PROPOSE JOB
INSURANCE
The conference will be attended by
manufacturers labor leaders. wage
earnerr. public officials. economists
and experts on industrial law and
health problems. Thomas l.. Chad
bourne In president OF the associa-
ton.
Advocates Of unemployment insur
ance will have many strong support
crs at the conference. among them
being II. A. Hatch. OF Decring. Mill
ken a Co. which maintains a private
unemployment insurance fund.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-12-29
IT'S A GIRL, FOLKS

when II. Y. BartllnF. assistant
divorce proctor. was able to stop
smiling Wednesday morning he
explained 20 a waiting audience
that he became the proud father
on Tuesday OF a screaming baby
girl.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-12-29

This member of congress
from the 18Th Michigan dis
trict is the baby of the house
of representatives. He has
Just passed the age limit of
25 gears.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-12-29

She IN being sued for divorce by
her husband. Donald II. Booth. taxi
driver. She In suing Valera Dwyer.
miIiiner In the Frye hotel building
for $4,000 for alleged alienation OF
her hunbapd's affections.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-12-29
STOCKS AND BONDS

ioe00 city ~ Suernburg sH. Market
STOCKS WANTED
Western Rubber. Aero Alarm.
Futrrii Coupler. Smith Canning.
Alaska Petroleum A Coal.
boundary Red Mountain.
Chicago Boston. Marsh Gems.
Liberty bonds 81 Market
9. J. STEEpf.E
lis Cherry Street. Main Esss.
Interior Department. has passed ia
vorably on TroJans application
for lease,
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-12-29
FARM LAMBS

" FARM lSN<tn
BIO OPENING or
YAKIMA VALLEY Farm LAND
Several thounan da OF acres 20 select
frcn. best ~ soil; : railroads and
state highway pass thru the land
close 20 town and schools unfeF
government irriKation project that
" an extension Of tho famous
HuNSfEfpE CANAL. and IN tho
big crop district Of tho Yakima
valley. Join the crowds that are
SO PER ACRE AND UP
Very easy terms See maps. pic
lures. etc. AZ our offlgss. LIT us
show you this land and the valley.
We make two trips weekly.
YAKIMA RIVER FARMS co.
Owners, sis Cream Bldg.
READY MADE FAhMs
Western Washington IRRIGATED
barry land. i0-scre farms. all
lands either under riow or r1fdy
for pillow. no atutnrs. good leca-
tIon- Unusual proposition offered
10 married men with farming ex-
prriencc. Write today for further
details. address Land Dept
MrKFNSA LUMBER co.
Nckrnna. Wash.
$50 TO iss PER AcRrs--FfNE
level irriKahlo fruit and alfalfa
iandss abundant water. fertile
soils. ld~ai climate. close 20 rAii-
road Write Chamber OF Com
ruerrr. WILCOX. Artn
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-12-29
PERSONAL.

No operations. Natural remedies;
electric massage. light thermo.
yapor baths 40 First ave-, NJ.
Ills. DIR LILLIAN CHANDLER.
Ranipraotor.
WILL GENTLEMAN WHO HELPED
Co take little boy TO hospital who
was injured by auto at fifth and
Madison, between J and 4, Monday,
please call Elliott asss-N. 2 ringag
swEATA MASSAGE, sALr DLowA
hhower. al Peoples Bank Bldg.
Second and Pike
Anna Marks. nydrothernpy, scientif-
e massage. GOT Mutual Life BID.
First and Nrkief
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-12-29
MAY MAKE ALL
STEAMERS DRY
Bars May Be Closed on
Ships Out of Seattle

Closing NJ the bars on all ves
seh flying the American nag.
tls high seas, or In waters con
trolled by a foreign country.
Arrest and persecution Of all
persons for possession or sale Of
intoxicating liquors on such ves-
seis.
Tho policing ~ all American
liners by federal prohibition
agents.
These are some Of the radical re-
forms forecast by the latest decision
Of the attorney general Of the United
States on the booze question. copies
Of which were received by the local
customs office Wednesday.
According 10 the opinion Of the
attorney general, tho 18th amend
ment applies 10 the United States
and AL territory subject 10 the juris-
diotion thereof" The language Of
the Volstead act places no limits on
the territory within which II is effec-
I've Ate OptHibH hLtNhs
1T IN clear. therefore" the attorney
general continues, that this legisla-
ton prescribes rules OF law which
shall be in force wherever the laws
OF congress are applicable.
A vessel registered as a vessel Of the
United States Is. In many respects.
considered as n portion OF It's terri
tory. and persons on board are pro-
tected and governed by the laws OF
the country TO which the vessel be-
longs
PERSONS on u. 8. SHIP
GOVERNED BY 4. s. LAWS
1T follows. therefore. that persons
on board an American vessel.
wherever that vessel may be. are
governed by the laws OF the United
States 60 which they would be sub
Ject II within the United States"
The only exceptions the opinion
makes are cases where an American
vessel Is lying In waters within the
jurisdiction OF an American posses
sion. In such Instances. N Is said.
local statutes may modify the gen.
eral rule.
Prohibition Director Mcdonald
could not be reached Wednesday. but
II was conceded that the opinion
mndc II possible to place federal
agents aboard American boats % en-
force the volstead act.
District Attorney Saunders stated
that from legal viewpoint tho
opinion II well founded. but that he
could make no comment until some
specific case was brought before
him by the prohibition agents.