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The New York herald., 1920-01-20

regard to The letter from Archbishop
Hayes
There has beer an attempt In certain
quarters 10 get a controversy olt ot oU-
Invitation 20 the Archbishop. Instead Of
feeling controversial we feel indebted to
Archbishop HAYES for his unequivocal
statement ana shall promptly write.
Thanking him for his letter.
Mr. Anderson also said:
Officials as the representative of the
moral forces enbodied in the constituency
lof the An;i-Saloor League, / wish to make
acknowledgment 10 the newspapers OF
New York city. Most Of them We're hostile
10 begin with. and the others were frankly
sceptical and cynical about the possibility
iof prohibition or OF New York partcipat-
! ing. They have done some things that
are hard to forgive. and others that are
still harder TO understand, but on the
whole they have printed the news as they
saw it and in the main have been very
! fair"
The New York herald., 1920-01-20
NEW YORK NOT So
WICKED AS PAINTED,
SAYS DRY OFFICIAL
j. S. Shevlin, New Federal
Prohibition Head, Takes
Charge of Work Here.

James s. Shevlin. new federal super
vising prohibition agent for the dis
tr1ct including New York city, Long
Island. Connecticut and Rhode Island es-
tablished himself in his headquarters
Yesterday on the sixth floor of the Gus
toms House. From that central position
ne will direct the work of prohibition en-
torcement in. what has been popularity
regarded as the most difficult district in
the country.
That, however, is not Mr.. Shevlins
prognosis of the task that confronts him.
lie is notNat all spectacular or sensa-
uonal type of government official. He
leaves no doubt in the minds of those who
talk with him that he intends to enforce
The law without fear or favor so long as
II is the law. But he has none of the ear
marks of the man who is Cooking for
trouble.
Asked IL there would be any gun plays
like that in the DAILY saloon in Forty
second street some time ago. Mr.. Shevlin
said:-
Not If I can help it. Why, man, this
is New York, and there is no more law
abiding city in the world.
New York, you know, is not half so
wicked as she is painted by some of the
outside communities. L have lived here
foIty years and / have never yet seen a
man shot. No, sir, you may put it down
right now that while this is the law of
the land we are going to do our best to
enforce ii, but i don't expect to stage
any skyrockets machine guns in Broad
way. OF course, if we encounter persons
who make wiIful attempts to violate or to
cvade, such persons will find that we are
not to be trifled with
lt has been estimated that since mid
night of January &c. liquors have been
seized here TO an aggregate value of some
hing like $40 100000. 1t is not to be sup
POSED, however that this figure is the
measure Of wilful violation of the law.
Practically all the wet stuff taken in
under the law thus far has come from
piers lighters or other temporary places
or storage and represents the residuum of
tho oceans of barrelled and cased bever-
ages destined for foreign export, but which
failed to clear this port in time to make a
safe get away
Judge leonard Hand in an opinion rem
dered in the Federal District Court. grant
cd the government an injunction restrain
ing the Eastern Hotel Corporation from
trafficking in liquors in violation of the
Volstead Act
Today is the last day the public will be
allowed to gaze upon signs advertising
Intoxicating beverages. All whiskey, GIN
wine and beer signs must either be pulled
down and hidden from public view or
painted out. This edict was issued last
night by Mr.. Shevlin.
Among the details which must be ac-
complished in the enforcement of the
Eighteenth Amendment is the eradicat ation
of signs advertising liquor said Mr.. Shev-
lin. I'VE will not be too harsh in the en-
forcement of the law, realizing that the
entire enforcement cannot be accomplished
in a day. Sufficient time will be given
the saloon men to take their own signs
down, but the law is in effect imme-
liately."
The New York herald., 1920-01-20
SUPREME COURT GRANTS PLEA
OF RHODE ISLAND FOR TEST
OF PROHIBITION AMENDMENT

WASHINGTON. d. C., Monday.-The
supreme Court decided today TO pass on
the validity Of both the federal prohibition
amendment. which became operative last
Saturday, and the act of Congress pre-
scribing the manner of its enforcement.
The decision will be rendered on pro-
ceedings which are 70 be instituted by the
state of Rhode Island, which was given
permission today to bring an original suit.
Solicitor General King. for the govern
ment, announced that Immediately he
would prepare and file a motion asking
for dismissal OF the Rhode Island case on
the ground that the court lacked jurisdc-
ton.
The permission was granted by Chief
Justice White. without comment or with
out fixing any time for hearing arguments
in the case
Motions to bring the suit were filed by
Attorney General Rice, OF Rhode Island.
in response to a resolution adopted by the
State Legislature authorizing him to take
steps TO test the validity of not only the
amendment but also the enforcement act.
In briefs filed in support of the motion
Rhode Island authorities questioned the
validity of the ratification of the amend
men and alleged that the amendment was
an interference with the State police
powers and violation of the fifth con-
stitutional amendment They also alleged
that the amendment was '"usurpa tory, un-
constitutional and void"
Rhode Island was one of the States
| that refused to ratify the amendment.
PROVIDENCE, Il. l.. Monday am
glad the country is going to have this
question heard on its merits" was the
comments of Attorney General Rice wher
told that the United States Supreme Court
had granted Rhode Island permission tc
institute original proceedings to test the
constitutionality of the eighteenth amend
ment He said the next step taken by
The New York herald., 1920-01-20

his welcome. II feel at home in address,
ing you preachers because We arc conduct
hg The business Of our King If ! wanted
advice | don't konw who | would sooner
&c 10 than my own pastor M Mansfield
IF this dry ruling isn't good its the
fault rf the people themselves" Mr.
Kramer declared. "Our fathers made L
so difficult TO change the fede,ll consti-
tuition that II cannot he changed unless
the sentiment of the people is in favor OF
il. | am a little bit like Archbishop Hayes
jest little bit. The only thing we have
right to assume is that the people of
this country of ours are going to obey the
law.
"fnterferes with Passions"
Yes it irterfercs with mems passions
But there is not a criminal law that does
not Interfere With mems passions, appe-
sts tutes if they did not. So do the Ter
Commandments interfere with our pas.
siors
4 Alcohol is not natural appetite. II i:
an acquired appetite The only thing &C
do is TO do away with the business, ther
tho appetite will disappesr
1.-THE trouble with US Americans is W.
are always starting something and We
are rarely able to see it through. IL this
!
don't blame your agents, blame your
selves. The thing am afraid of is tha
we win simply go on and live our lives
and leave this issue alone. Hence thinE
meetings like this are good when we car
get together and look the matter squarei'
III the face.
some people do not think prohibition
il here to stay, but / do. If a democracy
cannot rule itself it is not a real democ
Iracy. The only thing l ask Is that yo'
give this amendment a fair trial 1t car
be changed back any time the people wan
it, changed back.
big Constructive Work."
IT should think you would consider thi
new amendment the biggest piece of con
structive work in generation
After Mr.. Kramer's speech there wa:
M ssed unanimously resolution pledgint
moral support to the Eighteenth Amend
Iment and voicing opposition to any effor
to repeal the law before 1t has had faii
| 4 letter regretting his inability to atten'
was read from Bishop Charles s. Burch
lof the Episcopal diocese of New York.
Mr. Anderson mao> this statement IL
The New York herald., 1920-01-20

the court probably would be TO issue SUBJ
poenas against the defendants in the bill
and then the government might make the
next move. This. he said, probably would
be to ask for the dismissal OF the case.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-12-14
INVESTIGATION
STARTED TODAY
Attorney Elton Be
gins Examination Regard
ing Bootlegging Rumors

States Attorney T. 3. Elton this aft
ernoon began his investigation into
reports to- the effect that Clifford
Wentz made $4,000 by bootlegging
while he was supposed to be serving
time in the. county jail. $ubpoenaes
were issued for several men who
might have information regarding the
reports. The investigation was con-
Quoted behind closed doors, but the
testimony was taken under oath and
vas reported by Mrs. Laura Stone,
court stenographer! a.
Representatives Of the press were
not admitted to the examination.
Those who went into the states attor-
ney's Office, evidently to be examined,
were: r.. B. Griffith, who told the ex-
ecutive committee Of the North Dakota
Enforcement league that reports re-
.garding Wentz' activities while in this
county Jail were current in Grand
Forks; Chief of Police Lowe. who was
a deputy sheriff during h time VENT
was In the county Jail: Deputy Sheriff
Hallick. and HI. y. Marburg, owner OF
the garage at which Wentz. is said
to have done some special work.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-12-14
C0NV0CATl0N
ON WEDNESDAY
Hour of Exercises Changed
This Week; Bishop Burns
II u. \ .. to Speak. u !

Due to the inability Of Bishop
Wesley. Burns, next speaker
for convocation. to be in the city on
the university convocation
exercises will. be held Wednesday
morning, at 10 o'clock instead of
according to an announce
made by Professor G.,E. HUT, in
charge Of arrangements.
Glasses which are. scheduled to be
held Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock
will be postponed and held on Thurs
day at the same hour, in order that
hear Bishop Burns. xxx a
Bishop Burns, head of the Helena
of the Methodist church, is one
of*the most noted speakers to appear
before the university students this
Year. He was formerly pastor of the
Hennepin avenue church in Minneap-
oils. one of the foremost Methodist
churches in the world in quality and
equipment. J. $50 - ~ .H
President Kane, in announcing
Bishop Burns at the last c~onvocation
exercise, highly recommended him az
q speaker. ~ President Kane heard
Bishop Burns in Minneapolis and was
greatly impressed by his message.
There were nearly as many people
outside of the church that day as in
side" the president said.
This lis an: exceptional opportunity
for students and a large representation
Is expected to be present at the exer-
cises tomorrow, -. -.
The bishop will speak upon the sub
ject, Culture for the New Day."
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-12-14
STUDENTS TO TAKE
PART IN CHRISTMAS
PROGRAM ANNOUNCED

Members of the University Oratorio
society whoswiA' sing in the Christmas
to be given Thursday even
ing in the Metropolitan theater by the.
Playmakers in cooperation
with the Oratorio society have been
announced and the cast for the~Play-
maker spectacle given out.
sing are-Soloists, H. Alden Enyeart,
Mrs. H. Alden Enyeart, Doyle Watt.
Dorothy Healy; other singers. Odina
Olson, Dorothy Wright. Mable Seim,
Agnes Berget. Verneita Thompson.
Ruth Nilsson. Ruth Thurston, Clara
Nygaard. Osa Walen, Howard DeLong,
Clarence O'Connor, Dea Leick, Will
bert Lekeler,g s7Jaimer Hofto, Jessie
Fuller Reiens P1rdy. Ethel Evingsen.
Blanche Kadell, Esther Rinde. Har-
riet DePuy. -
The cast for the Playmakers pro-
ductiona follows: Speaking parts
(small boy) Florence White: steen
(HclEer's brother), Ruth McNicol;
Old Woman, Marjorie Miller; panto-
mimic parts-Priest. Clifford Daniel
son; King. Ralph Lan6Ss; Sage. Frank
Duggan: Woman, Faith Griffith: Girl.
Esther Falk; Courtier. Harold Shaft;
Rich man, Selmer Groth; Angel, Odina
Olson. Miss ,Verneita Thompson is d.
rector Of the play and Franz Rickaby,
assisted by Beatrice Olson. is coach.
This program promises to be the
university talent. the, play spectacle.
why the Chimes Rang" to be given
by the Playmakers and the Messiah
Handel's master 'oratorio,' to be sung
by the Oratorio society, both being OK
c~eptionally good. - q -
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-12-14
n" e $4,000 l.Nes.a-A-. II
Fill an
EmptyStOcking

Though the fund now on hand for
the Santa II Claus Girls work has
reached to something more thar a
hundred dollars, that may be con-
sidered a little less than a third eof'
the amount that will be needed to
Christmas cheer for the Al children
of Grand Forks, who are on the Est
now in the hands Of the Santa Claus
Girls.
For the work which the Santa Claus
Girls did last Christmas among the
kiddies, the sum of $4,000 was spent.
The buying was carefully done, and
the toys distributed had been made
by a group Of local men, who had
Z mated their %scrvices to help the
youngsters happy. The list for this
year is larger than before, and a cor
rospondingly large fund will be needed
for the purchase of the things which
will go into each Christmas bag.
The Fordvilbe Sewing club has
recognized the efforts of the Santa
Claus Girls, by sending in a generous
donations of $500. and other dona-
tons received today include:
Friend $$l.00
Junior ...... ..... 400
FRIEND .s. l.VU
~. III. Void .......:..........E 500
Friend. 300
Fordville Sewing Club ...... 1900
Previously acknowledged, 100.75
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-12-14
are
BEHIND YOUNG
Walter Forbes Sends Mes
sage to Congressman "
Pledging Support.

w. 1. Forbes of Gilby. chairman Of
the agricultural committee ; OF the
North Dakota Bankers association,
last night Sent a message to Congress
man George M. Young al Washing
ton, pledgi1g the support OF the bank
ers of the state in his effort to assist
the farmers Of the country.
The sending of the message raj
prompted by Congressman Young's
introduction yesterday of two bills
centering about the protection Of
farm products through the customs
houses.
Mr.. Forbes message was as fol-
lows:
LAS chairman Of the agricultural
committee Of the Bankers association
of this state, we want you to know
that 800 of our bankers are behind
you in your move to assist the farm
Land us the@basis of all wealth,
and five do not stabilize the price
of farm products we must suffer all
along the line. Immediate action is
imperative" @r
a message of similar sentiment was
sent to Senator A. j. Gronna. in rec
ognition of the passage of a resolu-
ton supported by him for the assist
ance. of ~theafarmers.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-12-14
NEAR EAST RELIEF
WORK MEETS WITH
RESPONSE IN CITY
Number Agree to Support Orphans
During Year: More Assistance
Needed at Once, However.

The Near East relief campaign in
Grand Forks. which is under the gen.
eral direction OF the Commercial club.
is making satisfactory progress. but
there still is much to do, according to
a statement given out at headquarters
today, The city is to see hat As
orphans are to be cared for. and a
number already have responded to the
call. 80
The First Lutheran church was the
first to respond. The congregation APP
propriated $500 to care for FIVE orph-
ans during the year.
The Builders and Traders exchange
has taken up the question. n it has
been referred to the various units for
aston. Several individuals also have
agreed to support orphans.
Club officials are anxious to- Q
c,ude the campaign as quickly as nos
sible and those who can are urged to
make subscriptions at Once
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-12-14
OFFICIAL ROSTER
OF ACACIA LODGE
COMPLETED TODAY

The roster Of officers for Acacia
lodge No. 4, A. F. and A. NJ, was
today, with the announce
o%fieers, including those appointed by
the sworshipful master, are: ID
+. WSnM.-FA.r@Bennett =
g: WV. r. Adams.
j. W.-G.0H. Olmstead, - .H.
s. DIV, r.. Vanderhoef.
JyD-A. l.. Olson. .r.l1 x :.
s. S.-B. T.. Carey. rs
j., S.-N. G.. Benner. ~
Secretary. A. Berg.
Treasurer. C. Gowran.
Chaplain-Jonathan Watson.
In charge of degree team. N.
Bathgate.
Sick committee. F. Weisbecker.
Hospital room committee. E.
Turner,
Funeral director-T. B.. Elton.
y Electrician and state director. N.
McNicoh! s4@ a,ff. &C s ii
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-12-14
GOOD PROGRAM FOR
OUN P
MEETING TONIGHT

At the Young Peoples meeting to
be held this evening in the First Pres
byterian church. an effort will be
made to unite all Christian Endeavor
societies into n organization, it, is
announced. A Y -
Supper baskets. will be procured
throughsthe auctioning of shadows. In
addition to a program Of interest
there is to be an old fashioned spelling
match. in which all of the societies
attending will have representatives.
An additional number to the pro-
gram which was announced today was
a reading by George A. Benson. BY
special request Mr.. Benson will give a
cutting from 1.-THE Music Master"
Other items or the program are
readings and musical numbers Of some
of the societies. a group of Scotch
songs by James Austin. inc numbers
by the American Legion, quartet.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-12-14
WILL GO
:" TOCALIFORNIA FOR
FIRST CONFERENCE

New York, Dec. 14.---Washington
D. VANDERBILT. mining engineer and
promoter who claims to have ~sreceiyed
concessions Of 100000 900 poten-
tial value in. Siberia from. the Russian
Soviet government, said today he had
abandoned his previously. announced
plan of going Immediately to Wash
ington to present arguments in favor
Of 'resuming trade relations, with Rus
STA: Instead, he said,- he will start
for Los Angeles, Call. tonight where
ne will confer with his financial
hackers regarding the next step to be
taken.
He said he had received no intima-
ton that he might be treated with
GOODNESS at the capitol, and that his
change Of plans in nc, way had been
Influenced by hints Of official attitude.
He declined to explain further his
change OF. program. y
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-12-14
SCHOOEpDIRECTORS
y OF cOUNTY7WILL
MEET HERE FRIDAY
Program Tor Two DAYS: Session to BE
Held at Court House is Announced
sT1Ats Morning. y

The annual meeting of the school
directors Of Grand Forks county viii
be held on Friday. and Saturday of
this week in the county court house,
lnep rogram for the event has been
'Johnstone: county: superintendent.
r.. N: Phillips. high school inspec-
tor for he state of Minnesota; Presi-
dent Thomas F. Kane and Dean 10.
seph Kennedy of the University Of
North Dakota, and Dr.. Walter Are
heart, head of the Departmental rura,
work and community welfare at Yves
ley college. will be'the chief speakers
for the two days sessions. Miss fHaze,
Nelson Of Valley City is expected TO
come for the meeting, and will sneak
Friday afternoon ION school: leeisla-
ton. :, %ts -.
The meeting will begin alto O'Clock
Friday morning and the sessions will
continue through to atuEday after
noon: IS The meeting is an: important
activities, and at the business session
on aturday morning a number Of mat
tiers will be taken up The complete
progra mfolloWs: 81.
Friday Morning.
Message rom ai.at department.
5. rFidss Afternoon t.asesi
Address-Dr. " i. Aireheart.
School IaysT5-Theod ore b. Elton.
New Legisiatio1S-Hazeii NELSON.
School Classification Edward
Erickson. Itirnl school. Inspector.
A 4 Philips. &,
Notes from the Field - Evelvr
swenson. county school nurse; Eliza.
beth Burr. county club, n "a
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-12-14
CHURCHME!,ElI!I[NG
OPENS TONIGHT
Chicago Evangelist and
Bishop Burns: Of Helena
Are.C Conference Speakers: !.

DR.. W. H. Neil, a prominently
known evangelist Of Chicago who ar
rived here today. will be the first
speaker at the conference which opens
this evening in the First Methodist
number which are. being held in the
Helena area Of the Methodist church.
Bishop Charles Wesley Burns, in
charge of the Helena area, Will ar
rive here tomorrow morning, and the
conference sessions which will con-
tinue through Wednesday are to be.
concluded Wednesday evening with an
address by Bishop Burns. Sessions are
to he held in the Methodist church,
and are open: to the public. y5s48 Ssts,5g.
DIR. Neil. whose address tohfghttwilt
ccupy practically all 81 the opening
session, is. said to be an excellent
speaker, and the public has been: in.
vited to hear him. DR.. Neil also Is.
to speak on tomorrow mornings pro-
Bishop Burns is to give: his first ad-
dress on Wednesday afternoon at
4:45. o'clock. when he will talk on
1.-THE Pastor, the Prophet and the
Preacher" His address on Wednes-
day night will. pc preceded by an lus-.
trated lecture of an hour, which Geo.
MecklenburE will give.
3 1880
MenDers oiathe cohsre-
cation Will give a supper N -
church dining a 9
ats o'clock in honor Of Bishop Burns
The affair has been arranged in order
to. give members of the congregation
and the visiting delegates an oppor-
tuntty to meet tBisnop blrns.
Churches q roEks a,s-
trict are to+be well representeo az ms
conference, n trans loday
brought 2 NUMBER q pastors ana .ay-
WorkeLs Lo me sesslons. Ing rsItasn,s
ences y on, one 4.
8 rTAlgs ~ ,t.s 5nsssthh
area. Whichsanel.des.No
k0ta Mohtana aHu te4 tVl'A - A1ai. Ely
~ 4 Program.
The complies program for the con-
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-12-14
GRADUATE GETS
$17OO POSITION

The North Dakota Reform
School, needing a good accountant
recently. phoned Dakota Business
College, Fargo, N. D., for ! mar
worth $500 yearly to start with.''
Nj. a. G. Scott was sent 4 I.
Positions Of the bet.er sort are
always open to students Of this IN
usual school. They rise rapidly.
~. 6. Rowerdink, newly.appoint-
edcasbiefl ofthe German Safe Bank
Il 8n16ufgs:aD b. C. graduate
u re hundreds of oder bank and
business execufves.
Follow ne SucceS1ful. Wrte
Os iafpssnaiicst M /. q. Watkins,
En- sOe Ftpt1 81 Fasso, 4,
rrrNs1sfGrtSs ~ s,3,Ar t&G1str tf<Hrrf
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-12-14
ROTARY CLUB HEARS
INFORMAL TALK BY
PRESIDENT 7. F. KANE

The Rotary club held it's weekly
meeting at noon today in the Guild
hall. the luncheon being served by the
of St. Paul's church.
DR.. Thomas r. Kane. president Of
the University of North Dakota, talked
outlining the lack of ade-
quatc housing facilities for the stu
dents attending the institution. The
lack of equipment for handling the
classes was also pointed out and DR..
Kane told something. of the contem-
plated building program.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-12-14
NlW,ANIS CLUB MEETS
New Organization TO Hold Lnncieon
At Frederick Hotel wednesday Noon
-Connrnittees to Report.

The Kiwanis club. which lays claim
being the youngest Of the civic or
carnations In the city, will meet at q
luncheon Wednesday moor in h
Frederick hotel, according to an
nouncement made&by club pfiicers. y
The meeting tomorrow will be the
secondson to'.be held since the organ
ization OF the Cub was perfected, and,
the business wheels are to be put In
motion, with the appointment! Of COM
mittees. md the taking up Of some OF
the matters to cone before the club.
Plans for the charter presentation In
January also will be discussed.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-12-14
FIRST WINTER WEATHER

Chatfield. Mimi, Dec. 14.-From
mild fall weather, which permitted
farmers plow in the fields. came ma
terial Change over night and today
.Chatfielf is in the grip Of a severe
bf!zzard-it's first Of the winter. Eight
inches of snow had fallen early to-
day.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-12-14

Senator Christ Leyang OF. Walsh Co.
Here for Session. m

Z Senator Christ Levang Of Walsh
county is in Grand Forks today to
conduct q meeting in the Interests Of
the. Nonpartisan league. During the
past few days league representatives
have been holding meetings in various
sections of the state In an5effort to get
farmers to make good post-dated
checks.
Today's meeting is for the same
purpose and Ms being held in the
American building,