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The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1921-07-01
THROUGH A GLASS EYE

An English firm has per-
suaded Pussyfoot Johnson to
make two speeches for grama-
phone records. One of these
records appears under the title,
What | See Through Ny Glass
Eye" Mr.. Johnson says:
81 sec the time when no father
need worry about the drink get
ting hold OF his boy, when no
mother need worry any longer
about the drinking place around
the corner. ! can sec the time
when the workingmen all over
the world need no longer be
compelled to live i'll dirty slums:
the time when every little child
born will have an even chance
of living a clean life. Through
my glass eye | can see the res
direction OF broken lives
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1921-07-01
LITTLE FAITH MANIFESTED
IN STORIES OF WET u. S. 4
Some French Tennis Players Hesitate
to Risk a Visit for Fear They Can't
Get Booze

IN Associated Press dispatch car
rying a Paris date Inc OF MAY >
saws that some of the best OF the
French players including Suzanne
Lenglen. who arc slated Tor positions
on tho French Davis cup tennis team,
might not sail July % for New York
to compete in the matches because
they arc afraid they will be unable to
obtain in the United States the vino
to which they arc accustomed.
The lear was expressed that unless
there was some assurance that the
players could get their wine the
French team which goes to the | United
States may he OF secondary caliber.
Evidently the liquor interests story
of Prohibitions failure in the United
States has failed to convince the
thirsty Frcnchmcn contemplating a
visit to New York City The Euro
pean press is filed with stories of how
the streets OF New York arc literally
flooded with booze as result OF the
Prohibition law Can it be that the
booze interests reputation Tor lying
holds as good in France a it docs
here? Al any rate the boozers arc
not willing to take a chance ii the
above Associated Press report is true.
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1921-07-01
eighteen years OF age. Tlfe other bill

eighteen years OF age. Tlre other bill
prohibits.
% The production and sale OF
whisky and other distilled spirits
Qiqucrs, rum, cognac. artificial fruit
wines etc. in the whole territory OF
the republic; y the importation from
abroad of all sorts OF alcoholic drinks
such as beer, wine, brandy etc, go
the restriction and rcgula ton OF the
production OF beer by fixing a Ger
tain per cent OF alcohol permissible
"a. government control OF wine
growing and the imposition OF a
heavy tax upon this industry; % al
cohol sales prohibited except for
pharmaceutical and technical pur-
poses; To- compulsory instruction in
hygiene in all schools with special
regard to the subject OF alcoholism.
In order to gain the understanding
and support OF all classes OF the ma
ton Tor this movement d petition has
been circulated 1t has been signed
by the most eminent citizens OF the
republic, representing the most inAu-
ental associations and corporations
ard in all carries the signatures OF
over half-milion citizens. These
bills viii soon be before Parliament
for consideration. The authors are
the Minister OF Public Health, Prof
dr.. Foustka and Mrs. Landoya. 1t is
our hope and expectation that our
first law will be the first step to tota'
Prohibition in Czecho-Sloval,ia.
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1921-07-01
OF TOLEDO
BOOZE JOINTS SOUGHT

The federal district attorneys office
at Toledo, Ohio, is filing action in
United States Court to close several
soft drink places in that city because
of repeated alleged violations of the
Prohibition Act These petitions are
filed under Section p OF the National
Prohibition law The court is asked
to abate the places as public nusances.
In case of convictions owners of
abated places are required to file a
bond of $1,000 to insure the govern
ment that future liquor violations will
not take place within one year In
case Of conviction during the abate-
ment period the 1000 bond is liable
to forfeiture.
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1921-07-01
PROCEDURE FOR SECURING NATIONAL PROHIBITION

But few people understand the pro
ccdure in securing legislation in the
National Congress. The difficulties
in the way are in part political, in
part sectional, and in part due to
established procedure in securing con-
sideration and action upon any pro
posed measure under the prevailing
rules.
The Lower House OF Congress con
sists OF ASS members, while the mem
bership OF the Senate is %. In Con
grcss more than in state Legislatures
the proposed legislation is fully con
sidered by the whole form in COM
mittces. First, it is worked over i'll
the Subcommittee OF the General
Committee to which the bill is re-
ferred. Second, it is then considered
by the whole committee. These com
mittecs arc appointed in the House by
the Ways and Means. Committee ma
ioritv democratic in the present Con-
eress) members OF the House for the
majority side, and by the leader OF the
minority Republican in Oath Con
grcss) Tor the minority side. In tho
Senate they arc chosen by the So
called Steering Committee OF the
majority and by committee on COM
mittees appointed by the Senate
minority leader for that side, and in
both cases ratified by caucuseS OF their
respective party members. 1t IS mani
fest therefore, that in order to secure
fair consideration OF proposed meas
ures the committees appointed must be
composed OF members not prejudiced
against our cause. The selection OF
these members OF the committee and
their rank on the committees are fur
Their complicated by long recognized
rules relating to the years which
members of Congress have served, as
we'll as their availability, both per-
sonal and sectional, and their political
pull.
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1921-07-01
ATLANTIC CITY VENDORS
HELD ON DRY LAW CHARGES

Warrants were issued on June 10
for the arrest of 10 proprietors OF
beach front gilded palaces and north
side cafes of Atlantic City for al
legged violations OF the Nolstead en-
forcement act which prohibits the sale,
barter or possession of liquor. As
fast as they appeared before Judge
Ingersol they were held under a
$1,000 bail for hearing. The war
rants were issued at the instance OF
Special Assistant Prosecutor Gaskill.
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1921-07-01
CzECHO-S lOvAKIkN ABSTAINERS' LEAGUE
RESUMES COMBAT AGAINST ALCOHOLISM
WodWar Ends Temperance Work in Republic Abstinence Work
in Incipiency and Press Used Inform Nation of
Temperance Progress Law Enforcement Good

The following activities OF the Cekosovensk Abnenh
Svaz Abstaners League by Mr. Nostae
American forwarded by Mr. r. Ueh the Leagu
who this Secretary Uleh
the beginning OF the World War abstinence
practically
and is the we have
leaders the Europe and
OF We realize that
felt they will be small
They the beginnings
appreciate the following
publication Naod (Thc Higher Naon
is Mr. Nosar
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1921-07-01
FEDERATION FOR BEER
But the Rank and File of Labor Does
Not Agree With Gompers

The convention OF the American
Federation of Labor at Denver unani-
mously adopted a resolution to modify
the Volstead act as to permit the
manufacture and sale of beer Off
GERS and the executive council were
instructed to work for change in the
law, and if this should not lie sue
cessful. all unions would be called on
to petition Congress.
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1921-07-01
CHICAGO CANDIES ALLEGED
TO CONTAIN FUSEL OIL

Three cases of alleged "hooch'
candies have been seized by officers
OF the Richmond, Va, health bureau
acting upon instructions from DIR.
c. P. Hudson, city health officer.
The alleged Intoxicating sweets came
from Chicago according to the bills
of lading. The conhscated goods
were turned over TO firm OF aralyt-
ical chemists whose report indicates
that the CONNECTION contains fusel oil.
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1921-07-01

on the measure as long as possible
The Committee may report the bill
faYorably or adversely, or without
recommendation Ii the committee
refuses to make any report it takes
majority action on the part OF either
branch OF Congress to relieve the
committee from further consideration
OF the measure This is always very
difficult and it is considered disrespect-
ful TO the committee. 1t is rarely re-
sorted to.
At each step OF the procedure the
organized liquor traffic has its expert
representatives to use the influence OF
the trade to delay action, put into the
record prejudicial matter, secure post
poncments, and hinder as lar as pos
sibe favorable action in every con-
ceiyablc way
Place on the Calendar
When measure IS reported it takes
its place on the calendar of the Senate
and House in the regular order En-
cept in the case OF an uncontested bill,
consideration in the Senate must us
ually come by unanimous consent or
by the adoption OF direct motion to
take it up. In the House consdera-
ton OF a measure ordinarily comes
through call OF Committee on Calen-
dar Wednesday, except by special
action OF the House. Committees take
their turn OH Calendar "Wednesday in
securing consideration OF bills which
have been reported. If the bill is not
reached on ono OF these days in its
regular order, there is still recourse to
the Rules Committee OF the House.
This committee is composed OF twelve
members in the House and it can rec
ommend to the House what measures
shall be taken up for consideration and
when and under what conditions II
this committee is adverse to consider
ing proposition and it is not reached
on the regular calendar, as IS often the
the case, consideration is practically
blocked. A motion may be made on
the floor OF the House, but no one can
make motion without stating the
purpose of it, and il the Speaker does
not desire to recognize the member for
such purpose, the effort is blocked at
this point. The question OF considera-
ton can be raised successfully only by
having clear majority of the House
not only in favor of the proposed
measue but ready to sidetrack every
other measure until this has been acted
upon.
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1921-07-01
FIVE-FOOT COPPER STILL
MUSEUMED IN WASHINGTON

SO future generations may know
OF present day bootlegging opera
tons, hye-foot copper still has been
placed in the Ferry Museum OF the
Washington State Historical Society,
Tacoma, \ long description attached
to the still tells how it was used to
violate the Prohibition law. The
still was seized in a raid in Tacoma.
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1921-07-01
Committee to Which Different Tenn.
perance Measures Are Referred

After a bill is introduced and re-
ferred to the committee, it is then
usually referred to a Subcommittee
for hearings and consideration. II the
subcommittee is unfair and unfriendly
it is almost impossible to get the
measures out of its hands. If favor
able action is taken, and it is referred
back to the whole committee, they
can have further hearings and even
respond TO the request OF the opposi-
ton to delay consideration and report
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1921-07-01

Gompcrs and many of his subo di-
mates in the American Federation OF
Labor have been pulling chcstnL.s
out OF the fire for the vets for years,
and seemingly like it, even when the
traffic is outiawcd However, the
rank and file OF the workers will
stand by Prohibition becauses tens OF
thousands OF them believe in it. and
helped to bring it about
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1921-07-01
PROHIBITION MEASURE IS
INTRODUCED IN JAP DIET
Representative Memoto Intro
duces Bill in Nineteen Sue
cessive Diet Sessions
]. BIS SCALP. JAP'S GOAL
Proposed Floating Saloon Draws
Reformer's Fire; Govern
ment Aid Sought

\ special copyright cable to the
Chicago Daily News carrying a Tokyo,
Japan, datcline OF May D. says that
Representative Sho Memoto has in7
PRODUCED Prohibition bill at nine
teen consecutive sessions OF the Diet
and expeetes TO make dry every spot
under the Rising Sun flag.
NJ, Mcmoto is actively opposing a
proposition OF officials OF the Tokyo
kisen Kisha which operates the liner
Taiyo Maru to make the shin float
ing oasis Tor the benefit OF thirsty
Americans The plan was to load the
ship with guests on its arrival at san
Francisco, steam out outside OF the
three-milc limit and give the party
refreshments consisting chiefly OF
liquids, Mr. Mcmoto is quoted as
saying:
1t is inconceivable that steam
ship company receiving govern
ment subsidy should contemplate
an event Which might have a most
damaging effect on the good re-
lations OF Japan and the United
States. Tea without a stick is
sufficient advertisement Tor Japan
Mr., Memoto declares that unless the
steamship company voluntarily abol-
ishes the program of the liquor party
the Japanese government will be
asked to take action.
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1921-07-01
The Czecho -Slovak Republic and Her
Fight Against Alcoholism

Fight Against Alcoholism
At the head OF the Prohibition
movement stands Ccskoslovcnski Abb
.stinentni Svaz (Abstainers' League
Against Alcoholism) that resumed its
extensive work in the fight against
alcohol after the revolution. By ar
ranging lectures, by publishing arti-
cles in numerous journals and news
papers it informs the nation about
the progress OF the movement at
home as we'll as abroad The League
also publishes a paper, The Higher
Nation This renewed activity is
steadily increasing the members Of
the League which before the war
numbered some thousands.
The Leagues chief activities, how
ever, are directed at enforcing the
Prohibition laws Educational and
all other endeavors would be in vain
without the ultimate destruction OF
the alcohol traffic. We look upon
America as a model for the Czecho-
Slovak Republic and to that end the
League is aiming at total Prohibition.
1t is impossible to attain this ideal
now. To secure absolute Prohibition
requires the ratification OF two very
important bills by the National As
sembly One of these bills, by Dir.
Hollhscher, prohibits the sale OF al
coholic drinks to persons under
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1921-07-01
Allied With LaFollette

Governor Blaine led our county
option fight years ago but he owes his
present position solely to the support
of United States Senator Robert NJ.
LaFollette who opposes Prohibition.
For some time it has been evident
that the Governor would find some
ground on which to find fault with
any dry enforcement bill that was
passed. But not even his own sup
portcrs or the vets believed he would
veto such bill after the Legislature
had passed it with his own floor lead
ers making every motion.
Legal Action Against Hutton
Apparently for the purpose of
drawing the public attention away
from the Legislature three suits have
been filed against the state superin
tendent OF the Anti-Saloon League
and our Headquarters Committee, all
in Milwaukee county where the at
mosphere is very damp, and the wet
newspapers are giving us all the front
page notoriety possible.
Zone of the Governors leaders in
troduced resolution TO bar all the
League men from the Assembly
chamber, galleries, parlors and corri
doris. The dry speaker of the House
|. 'pocketed' the resolution by sending
L to the committee on rules. On an
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1921-07-01

The Ontario Liquor Commission
has ruled that no physician may issue
more than 50 liquor prescriptions
year.
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1921-07-01
appeal from the ruling OF the chair he
was sustained 50 to Il"
May Veto His Own Bill

The Chicago Tribune says that the
stand taken by the Governor in OPP
position to the amendment which elm
mates the home brew section of his
enforcement bill is taken to indicate
that he will veto his own bill unless
the Assembly accepts further amend
mcnt bringing the measure back to its
original form. 1t is not surprising
that terrific opposition to an adequate
dry law enforcement measure is met
with in Wisconsin, the state which
contains the city made famous by a
certain brand OF beer, but it is graft
flying to know that the Legislature is
in favor Of strict enforcement code.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-08
LEGAL NOTICES
Bids for Coal


 The sewerage and water board will receive up to 3 p. m: May 10, 1921. sealed proposals pn ra to on ryer a Eage street or barge at Bayou Bienvenue at Jor- dan avenue and Florida Walk.
 Specifications and blank forms of pro- posal may be obtained at the office of the secretary room 40l Sewerage and Water Board Bldg. New Orleans.
 hoff Lumber Company. Bankrupt
 Notice is hereby given that under and in iaa" Ram. Ala. % on A April p s5. SS isa1 by Hon. E. H. Dryer. referee in bankruptcy. acting during. the illness and disability of Hon. Ala. at the plant of the said c. E. Mayer. O'clock. noon noon. on Nay ii. 1891, @ sci at pub lie outcry for cash, all the properties of said rapid sye Sader and two, line single end Clyde skidder Said Ala. and buildings thereon, and twenty three (2s) lots in Leeds, Ala. in addition sixty 1so) acres of land about two miles from Leeds, Ala. and certain rights of way sawniill, carriage steam nigger. hog, edger, No tSo;f n WI Wicks nd gang, l jump trim saw: sizer. 6s-inch by ls-feet boilers. with stacks and steam connections, l lsx4s Cor. sch. p. electric motor r. Moore , Ss' dry kiins l 2ox104 feet each, with stacking track and transfer cars. all belts, pulley and shaftins connected with the mill, 4 5-ton United trucks. 6-ton, all steel. 4-wheel, rubber tired Sampson trailers. 1 complete lot oi commissarv and office fixtures, consisting | of safe. typewriter, adding machine, desk showcases, etc, and sundry other articles oi personal property
 erty to be sold can be. found with the un- dersigned at Leeds. Ala, and can be in spected by any party interested.
 Under said order of the court. the above property will be sold & whole and by par cels and all bids will be subject to confirma- tion by the court For further informatio for write to the undersigned at Leeds, Ala.
 w. H. SINGLEY, Trustee in Bankruptcy c. E. Mayerhofi l Lumber Co.,, Leeds. Ala.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-08

mission which held its regular meet ing during the afternoon. To the local committees MT. Kilby express delight at having opportunity of seeing the port, and after the inspection it is be- lieved he will be more insistent that the port be further developed, probably with state funds. a
 Notwiths standing the fact many of the business men and women in the city who witnessed the launching and inspection of the port have always been strongly in favor of state aid, many have never had the opportunity of viewing conditions, and the limited fa- cilities with which to attract ships and trade. One of the interested visitors was H. B. Rudisill, mayor of Anniston.
 Carrying out the pre-arranged pro- gramme, the local committee had breakfast served to the visiting dele cations. Breakfast was over at 2 o'clock, and at 10 the governor, Mrs. Kilby and others were taken to the water front, where they boarded a coast guard cutter, At 10:30 the cutter started for Chickasaw
 Included in the delegation from Montgomery was judge T. c. McClel- Ian and Mrs. Mcclellan; Fl. T. Bartlett of the First National bank and wife, J. H. Mourning MT. and Mrs. Giles Crenshaw MT. and Mrs. w. c. Oates, Mrs. Francis Patterson Walker. From Anniston, were Mayor Rudisill, J. K. Jackson, s. J Powers, c. R. Bell, c. R. Barker, A. R. Noble.
 H. K. Miner, chairman of the stat harbor commission, and H. c. Ryding of Birmingham and Clayton Tullis member Of the harbor commission of Montgomery were in the party.
 The Anniston City, the tenth ship built at the Chickasaw plant, is about 90 Der cent complete, and will be ready to take trial trip in three weeks She will take cargo in Mobile and go on her first trip to the Pacific coast.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-08
POLES PREPARING
 FOR EVACUATION
 OF OCCUPIED AREA
French Officials Report Crow ing Inclination to With draw, Though Fighting
 Is Continuing
By Associated Frcss

Oppeln, Upper Silesia, May 7.-- French officials here report that the Poles are evacuating the Rybnik area and are showing an inclination to with 6raw from other sections of the in- dustrial region. The only serious fight ing is going on at Kieferstaedtl 36 miles southeast of Oppeln. where Ger man einwohnerwehr are attacking the Poles.
 In general the situation has in- proved and work has been resumed al a mum Der of mines. One of the French authorities said today:
 The Poles are coming to the realiza- ton that they adopted the wrong tac- tics. The indications are they grad ually will retire and leave the entente to decide this question. We expect this attitude to make itself plain within the next three or four days"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-08
C|TY-W|DE REVIVAL BAPTIST CHURCHES
 ID CLOSE TONIGHT
Sacred Concert at First Bap- tist ChurCh-Additions to Be Announced-GroWth
 of Pike Avenue Church

The city-wide Baptist revival meet ing will close with the evening serv- ice today. This meeting has been in progress for two weeks, and much interest has been manifested in it and large crowds have attended every service.
 This afternoon at 8 o'clock in the au- ditoriun of the First Baptist church a sacred concert will be rendered and the total number of additions to the various churches in the district will be announced
 Baptist leaders declare this has been one of the most successful revivals ever held Sixty-five members of the evan gelstic staff and ndmber of singers have been conducting them.
 PIKE AVENUE CHURCH
 Since Rev Theo Harris assumed the pastorate of the Pike Avenue Baptist church at Ensley the growth of tha. church has been steady. At the present time it is one of the most progressive in the district
 He accepted call to this church six years ago and until year ago he was also attending Howard college, where he was graduated.
 Attending college and performing the duties as pastor of church didn't hand icap Dr. Harris, according to members 1, of this church who say that his, double , duties kept him constantly alert on the job and made him 8 better preacher.
 A handsome new church has been erected at a cost of $1000O since he took charge and a new basement which cost s2,O00 has just been completed. During the past four months the membership has increased 100 and during the time that Dr. Harris has been pastor this church has grown from 100 to 400 mem bers.
 Although Dr. Harris has been pastor of this church for six years, his congre- gation honored him by requestiong him to conduct the services at his church during the city-wide Baptist revival.
 PASTOR POPULAR
 Our pastor is one of the most beloved men in the district said w. J. Gibbs. and has most pleasing personality. Not only is he popular with members Of the Baptist church. but with people of all denominations
 Under his guidance our Sunday school enrolment has increased from~150 to 450 and our mems class has grown from a membership of 16 to 150 during the past year.
 "An organizations are doing splen- did work and Rev. Harris has the ability to inspire others and is hard and con scientious worker. He is the oldest pas- tor in the district in point of service and we are indeed proud to have such a man to lead us. He Is one of the best preach CTS in Birmingham. His faithful work during the past six years has been re- warded by remarkable growth and de- velopment of the church."
 The singing is being led during the re- vival by the regular director M c. Majors, who possesses a beautiful voice. All pledges in the $75, ,000,O 900 campaign are being met and plans are being made to buy new piano for the Sunday school rooms