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The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1921-12-02
THIS rs GOOD LAW
Dayton Judge Says Principal Re-
sponsible For Acts of Agent

Dayton Judge Says Principal Re-
sponsible For Acts of Agent
The principal is responsible for the
acts of his agent believes Common
Pleas Judge McCray, of Dayton.
Judge McCray affirmed fine assess
ed against the keeper of spcakeasy
in that city for the act of his bar
tender in selling liquor when the
owner of the place was absent.
Some months ago when the late
Judge Budrow was on the police
bench, he fined the proprietor of a
speakeasy $500 and costs for keeping
a place where liquor was sold. 1t was
this decision of Judge Budrow which
was affirmed by Judge McCray,
Evidence introduced in Common
Pleas Court showed that quart of
liquor had been sold by bartender
while the proprietor of the place was
absent, The proprietor was held re-
sponsible for the act of his bartender
and his appeal to the higher court was
denied.
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1921-12-02
BRONX GRAND JURY ATTACKS LAW
Superintendent w. II. Anderson Pays
His Respects to Jury in Caustic
Fashion

Recently the Bronx county, New
York City, grand jury made a report
demanding the repeal of New York
state Prohibition enforcement law
The jury held the enforcement act re-
sponsible for "acts OF unprecedented
violence and lawlessness." State ST.
perintendent Anderson of the Anti
Saloon League of New York made the
following comment upon this report:
at is tragic thing when part of
the machinery of justice is prostituted
to aid criminals by proposal to 90
away with crime by repeating state
criminal laws and thus giving GRIM
inals license to violate both moral
and federal laws.
Il do not know whether the attack
upon the state Prohibition enforce
ment law. and demand for its repeal
by the Bronx county New York City,
grand jury is merely part of a gen.
eral statewide drive to repeal this
law, or is an effort in a city campaign
to support the Tammany administra-
ton at the expense of law passed by
a Legislature controlled by the oppos-
ing party. In either event it is politi-
cal. If the members of this grand
jury were not in fact playing the part
Of puppets it is hard to tell which is
the more startling, their lack of in
telligence OF their lack Of respect for
law.
This grand jury was either stupidity
oblivious to or dishonesty silent about
the fact that even if the state law
should be repealed the federal law
would still remain in force and bind
ing upon New York City and state i;
that it was the passage Of nullifica-
ton beer act to defy the federal law
which disintegrated the morale OF the
New York City police department I'M
til many of the police were more or
less in completely with the illegal liq-
uor traffic; and that it was not until
the passage of this state act that the
police Of the city began the enforce
ment which the grand jury praises in
its report of the federal law which it
was their duty to enforce anyhow.
"A judge receiving such a report
from a jury who reflected the spirit of
the judges of America as voiced by the
judicial section of the American Bar
Association, might we'll have rebulled
such fragrant effort to bring into
dsrepute the Constitution he is sworn
to uphold and the law they are sworn
to administer"
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1921-12-02
REMEMBER ROOSEVELT'S
IDEA

The way to make the amendment
effective and establish respect for the
national constitution is to administer
some knockout blows to the clubman,
to the weak kneed judge, and to all
others fouting the law or conniving
at its disregard.
Roosevelt's idea that it's criminal
to make war softly ought to be again
impressed upon the nation,
If there is to be an Eighteenth
Amendment and il ticks are to be
struck. in its enforcement, then they
ought to be hard enough to do the
necessary knocking out.-Chicago
Daily Tribune.
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1921-12-02
SAVE US FROM OUR TRADUCERS!
western Christian Advocate)


of
In take positions For
instance recently Chicago Tribune said edoaly "The intel
OF the
drinkers the makers spirit and ale drink
considered
the
and drinkers Think All
where
Strange willing his the
the permitting
old America behind
The drinking Fenchman is also intellectual And
holding But for financial and
nation would bankruptcy God from
own traducersl
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1921-12-02
HIP POCKET A JOINT"

Out in the state of Washington the
hip pocket is held to be an illicit liq-
uor resort within the meaning of the
Washington statute. A man was ar
rested and convicted in Superior
Court He was common bcotlegger
and sold whisky from flask which
he carried in his pocket The court
held that the hip pocket is a Joint
under the meaning OF the Washing
ton law. Under the verdict peniten-
tiary term is mandatory.
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1921-12-02
BOOTLEG PROPAGANDA

a notable phenomenon of the
times is the bootleg propa-
ganda. The anti-Prohibition
forces of the United States,
seeking to kill the dry laws,
are turning it out in carloads,
illustrated and unillustrated,
and their theme is the apotheo-
sis and the glorihcation of the
bootlegger and the moonshiner
and the smuggler. Under
three-column heads and with
graphic illustrations this steal
thy stuff disseminated by the
liquor interests may be found
even on the front pages OF daily
newspapers.
This does not indicate that
Prohibition is a failure, but
merely that it still has the war
TO win, even now after having
put national dry law on the
federal statutes and thereby
won the first victory. Demon
Rum is not dead. though out
lawed. In his outcast state he
is battling to have his re-
spectacle status restored, and
hence this propaganda.-Hele-
ma (Montana) Record Herald.
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1921-12-02
KNEW THEIR MAN
Why Toledo Dry Law Violators
Rushed to Plead Guilty

Agents OF the State Dry Law En-
forcement Bureau, together with
local police, raided 50 places in To-
ledo last week and made 8 arrests
for illegal possession and sale OF Ii
quor. The cases were taken to
municipal court When it was found
that Judge Austin was on the bench,
there was a bargain counter rush to
plead guilty This rush was not
caused by the known severity of
Judge Austin, but because of his
known leniency The law breakers
knew Austin would treat them tender
ly-and he did. The minimum fine OF
$500 was assessed in each case, and
in some instances part of this small
fine was RENTED.
Judge Austin evidently does not be-
lieve in dscouraging dry law violators.
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1921-12-02
EDITORIAL DRY BATTERY
BOOTLEG POLITICS
Current Comment on Prohibition

The people should awake to the
growing power of the bootlegging
business in politics. 1t rules the po-
lice force in many localities. Soon it
will elect mayors, judges, congress
men, senators, governors and other
oficers-unless the people awaken to
the danger-St. Paul, Mimi, News.
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1921-12-02
SENATE VOTE ON
ANTI-BEER BILL
Sc FOR TO y
Continued From Page Il

L 1
searched without search warrant
offlcers who, without probable cause
and maliciously, search any place
without search warrant are penal-
lied. Persons who impersonate Of
hcers enforcing the Prohibition act
Ire heavily penalized."
Vets Fight Search and Seizure
The opposition to the Anti-Ber bill
m the Senate was not directed so
much against medicinal" beer as
against the enforcement of Prohibi-
ton IN general. The fight was cen
tered upon an effort to prohibit the
search OF conveyances suspected of
carrying contraband liquor. Their
purpose was to handicap enforcement
if they should succeed and to
arouse prejudice against enforcement
if they should fail.
Brewers to Fight
After the passage of the bill it was
announced through the press that the
brewing interests would carry the
fight for medicinal" beer through
the courts. 1t is expected that their
contention will be that Congress did
not have power to do more than pro-
hibit the beverage use OF intoxicants.
under the. Eighteen Amendment.
History of the Fight
The following is the history of the
long fight by the vets to break down
enforcement through the manufacture
and sale of beer:
On, the day before his term of of
flee expired Attorney General Palmer
issued ruling in which he held that
the Volstcad Act does not prohibit
the prescribing of beer for medicinal
purposes and that under existing
laws its manufacture and sale for
medicinal purposes was not proh-
bited. When Congress convened
bill supplemental to the Nolstead Act
was framed and introduced in the
House. 1t provided against prescrib-
ing beer, limited the quantity of other
liquors that could be prescribed and
contained various other needed en-
forcement provisions. A fight against
some of the minor provisions delayed
action on the bill To meet this stu
alton the Willis-Campbell bill was
introduced in the Senate. The identi-
cal measure was then introduced in
the House where it passed on June
u by vote OF $50 to IS. On August
3 the bill passed the Senate by vote
of 80 to 20 with several amendments.
1t was then sent into conference to
adjust the differences between the
House and the Senate which related
chiefly to the question OF permitting
dry agents to search homes, auto
mobiles, etc, without a warrant. On
August % the House by vote of 16o
to 81 ratified the conference agree
inent. In the Senate the vets de-
termined not to let the bill as amend
ed in conference and passed by the
House come to vote before the re-
cess adjournment. They succeeded.
After Congress reconvened the vets
continued their filbuster but finally
on November 9Th agreed to permit
the bill to come TO a vote,
On October "a Secretary of the
I. Treasury Mellon issued regulations
permitting the manufacture and sale
of beer as a medicine in conformity
with Mr.. Palmer's ruling. In few
states without state anti-beer legisla-
ton some medicinal" beer was sold
before the Presidents signature made
the new law effective.
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1921-12-02
THE PRICE OF A DRY TOWN

If eternal vigilance is the price OF
liberty, everlasting war upon false
and incompetent oficials-all incom-
petent officials-is the price of dry
town.-Helena, Mont, Record-Herald
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1921-12-02
for liquor is dying out in the United
States.-lndianapolis Qnd) Times.
PITY THE INVALID

Think of the plight of the poor in
valids who are right in the middle of
the beer treatment and suddenly find
that their cure is forbidden by act OF
Congress. - The Chicago Evening
Post.
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1921-12-02
RESPECT FOR THE LAW

If there is anything that should be
cultivated from the top down it
should be respect for the laws. This
should be the aim and practice of all
citizens Springfield Register.
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1921-12-02

Thanks to Prohibition" we seem
to be spared the drunkard this winter.
Commander Evangeline Booth.
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1921-12-02
WET ORGANIZATION OPENS
OFFICES IN CLEVELAND OHIO
Ohio Division of the Association
Against the Prohibition Amend
ment Ready For Business
MAKES APPEAL FOR MEN,
BERS AND MONEY
Calls Attention to Evils of Prohibit
ton" and Says an Organization
Stronger That That of the Drys
Must Be Built Up
Vow see who's here!


State headquarters OF the Associa.
tion Against the Prohibition Amend
ment has been opened in Ohio.
Cincinnati was considered, but lost
out. Columbus was given the once
over and was passed by. The Ohio
headquarters OF this new wet organ
lzation has been established in Cleve-
land. To be exact, they may be
found at 30 Blackstone Building.
Thu new booze organization which
has usurped the place of the Ohio
Home Rule Association intends to
organize the counties OF the state. Its
purpose is to bring about the repeal
OF the Nolstead law, and later to take
the Eighteenth Amendment out of
the Federal Constitution. The or
ganization now being effected is ex-
peotcd TO play an important part in
the election OF wet Congress next
year.
The first thing is to skirmsh for
members and money. Letters are
now flooding the mail, asking for
liners Here is a copy of the LETT
tiers now going out from the Cleve-
land office:
Vim. II. Stayton g. c. Hinckley
Managing Vice-Pres. Sec'y-Treas.
NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS
THE ASSOCIATION
AGAINST THE PROHIBI-
BlTION AMENDMENT
(ncorporatcd)
In replying refer to
OHIO DIVISION
2l0 Blackstone Bldg,
Cleveland, Ohio.
November II, 1921.
Dear Sir:
We are writing you as an
American citizen and a voter.
Your position in the commun-
ity has undoubtedly given you an
unusual opportunity to note the
i'll effects of Prohibition upon
our citizens. 1t is unnecessary TO
point out to you that Prohibition
is bad, morally and economically;
that morality and right living
can not be 'legislated into" our
citizens, and that laws which are
unpopular with majority of the
people dixie the Nolstead law)
merely tend to increase crime and
lesson the pubic's respect Tor
ALL law
Relief can only come, we feel,
through an organization OF vot-
ers similar to- but stronger than
the ono which brought about
Prohibition. We are endcavoring
to build such an organization.
Our campaign has the support
OF women and men prominent in
the pulpit, in business and the
professions. in society in polu-
cal and labor circles and in the
Army and Navy. (The inclosed
literature gives the names OF
some of Our nationally prominent
members).
We sincerely trust that after
reading the literature you will
join with us, as matter of good
citizenship, and help us in our ef-
fort to restore American lber-
ties and principals of govern
ment
Very truly yours,
A. W. Smith,
Local Secretary.
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1921-12-02
LIQUOR Is DYING OUT

:. Regardless of the croakers and the
propagandists the use and longing
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1921-12-02

This letter has the wet ring all
right
prohibition is bad morally and
economically" says the letter. This
comes as news to Ohio people who
know of the great decrease in drunk
enness under Prohibition, and who
realize that the dry law is admitted
by all thinking persons to be an eco
nomic asset The letter is frank in
staring that a wet organization
greater and stronger than the drys
must be built up if Prohibition is to
be overthrown, Some Job, as the
VETS will admit
Enclosed with the letter is printed
matter giving details OF the proposed
organization, with applications for
membership. OF course the applica-
ton must be accompanied by fee,
and an appeal is made for a donation
aside from the membership fee
The American Issue ventures the
opinion that the soil of Ohio is not
of the quality to insure a rapid
growth of this new booze boosting
society.
Evening star., 1921-05-10
new DATE IS SELECTED.
Decision Thursday in Wellesley
Club Prize Poster Contest.

Time for the submission of posters
advertising the performance here May
is of Edith Wynne Matheson in
Electra" in competition for the ten
dollar prize offered by the Wellesley
Club of Washington has been post
poned until Thursday. il was an
nounced today. The club has offered
the money to stimulate the interest
of Washington students in this pre-
sentation which is for the benefit OF
the semi-centennial fund of the ia
nous women's college.
The three judges OF the competition
G. Powell Minnigerode, director OF
| the Corcoran Gallery of Art. and Miss
Bertha Perrie and Miss Leslie Jack
son, both local artists of note, will Sc
lect the prize-winner Thursday even
! ing and the name of the artist will be
announced the following day. From
that time on until the performance
| which is scheduled for 4:30 O'Clock
May 16 at the National Theater, the
drawings will be exhibited in promi-
net shop windows.
Evening star., 1921-05-10

There is no restriction or reserva-
ton connected with this ONE-DAY
offer
Regardless of the fact that superior
value is the keynote of this range,
even at its regular price, every type of
Sport and Tailored Hat is represented.
Felt-and-Angora, Felt and Straw,
Ribbon and Straw, Georgette and
Straw, Solid Straw, Georgette alone
and whatever Fashion has sealed
with her exacting stamp of approval
is in this comprehensive lot of the sea-
sons smart headWear.
Evening star., 1921-05-10
Tailored and Sport Hats
OUR FAMOUS LINE-The Newest
Styles, the Largest Variety, the
Best Values in Washington
REDUCED FOR A DAY to
1895

AS for colors-there is an abundance
of such rich combinations as Green
and-white, Black-and-white, Tanger-
ine-and-white, Rose-and-white, Copen-
and-white, Navy-and-white, Navy-and-
green, solid White, solid Orchid, Rose,
Blue and Orange
Sailors, Pokes and Crush effects in
so many and becoming styles that per-
haps you'll get ready for vacation-in
fact, all summer-by taking advantage
of this ONE-DAY-ONLY reduction,
which brings the price down to $3.95.
Evening star., 1921-05-10
S. E. KRAMER AT HEAD
OF EPISCOPAL LAYMEN
Chosen President of Diocesan As
ISOLATION at Annual Meeting.
Other Officers Elected.

At the annual election of officers OF
the Laymen's Association of the Epis-
copal diocese, held last night at the
Epiphany Church. stephen T.. kram-
er was elected president for the en-
suing year. Other Officers electd were
Peter Bissett, vice president; w. A.
Strom. secretary. and Thomas L. Rob
ertson, treasurer.
DR.. Larkin Glazebrook, Merritt o.
Chance. John H Hills, William @.
Beck, Charles f. Roberts. r NJ. Tai
colt and Royal f. Burnham com
pose the executive committee
Addresses were made by William
Mather Lewis Of the United States
Chamber of Commerce and DR.. Ber-
nard Bell. president of the Episco-
pal Theological Seminary of New
York. Plans were discussed concern
ing the holding of Lenten day serv-
ices next year at other places than
keith's Theater.
Evening star., 1921-05-10

nIan by which It IS possible for Con-
eress to reduce these fearful burdens
" which are now running the people or
this country"
Senator Borah referred to the re-
cent letter of Secretary Mellon, Whlol
said the present rate of government
expenditures was disastrous.
HE has further advised u.s. SEN
ator Borah said. that there is no
way to reduce our tax burden eX-
cept through n cut in the Army and
Navy appropriations. This makes the
Evening star., 1921-05-10
Summer Tweeds!
Summer Jerseys!

Before doing anything
else, please notice sketch
which shows front and back
plan of this pleasing model.
Well, every suit in the en-
tire lot-whether Tweed or
JERSEYS just as attractive,
and there are so many styles
that you'll be delighted to
find a most becoming one at
this low price.
We emphasize the informa-
tion about wearing the jackets
with separate skirts, because
the models are adapted to that
convenience. The low price
will prompt you to see them,
and when you examine the gar
ments themselves the value will
prompt you to buy them.
Evening star., 1921-05-10
Karv:AH
Handbag
only $4:Q5

Ingeniously planned for
utility without bulk.
Toilet implements are
neatly tucked away in the
bottom compartment, which
in no way mars the grace
full lines of the bag.
Morocco or Vachette, in
black, brown, blue or gray;
lined with Moire; roomy and
convenient as we'll as being
a dressy addition to your
outfit.
Just a pointer: One of these
KARRY-ALL Bags would prove
most acceptable Graduation
gift.
Kodak Bags. $z.9s-Genuine
calf, in gray, brown, blue and
tan. Fitted with mirror; over-
tapping frame.
Pilgrim Bags, $1.95-Of we'll
seasoned goatskin, in gray,
brown, blue and tan. Roomy
and good-looking.
F7rst Floor
Lansbursh & Brother.
Evening star., 1921-05-10

ent. the fight will be continued. Sena-
tor Borah said there was no intention
of interfering with executive author
ity.
Disarmament. he said. is primarily a
question of taxation, a subject exclu-
sively given to Congress.
The fact that the plan or sugges-
tion may incidentally touch our re-
lationship with other nations should
not be taken as prohibitive Of Con-
gress' action" Senator Borah con-
tinued. I'VE propose to urge the only
Evening star., 1921-05-10
$40 ACCIDENTS IN APRIL.
Total Shown in Traffic Squads Re-
port to Maj. Gessford.

report submitted to Maj Harry
l. Gessford. superintendent of police.
by Capt. A ]. Headley. in charge
of the traffic squad, shows a total
of $50 accidents during the month of
April. There were six fatalities. three
serious accidents. 139 minor acci-
dents, ISL accidents in which prop
erty damage resulted, and twenty
one in which no injury or damage
resulted. -
Traffic arrests for the month
totaled 2,37S. the largest number for
a particular section of the law being
549, for speeding. Twenty-six persons
were arrested for driving while un@
der the influence of liquor.
Evening star., 1921-05-10

mercial Congress. The invitation was
extended by Col. John Temple Graves.
resident commissioner of the Lincoi n
Memorial: Dr. Clarence J. Owens, presi-
dent of the Southern Commercial con-
eress: William H. Saunders and Claude
n. Bennett.
The President said he would be un-
able to attend because of previous
engagement, but he would be glad to
attend the first fall netting. which.
Col. Graves said. will be late in Octo-
Evening star., 1921-05-10
BORAH TO CONTINUE
NAVY HOLIDAY FIGHT

Advocates of reduction in naval
armament. through International
agreement, will continue to strive to
bring about such a reduction. Senator
Borah of Idaho announced last night
notwithstanding the expressed wish
of President Harding that Congress
take no action on the subject at pres
Evening star., 1921-05-10

proposition a. simple one and particu-
larly a matter for Congress to de-
termine.
1T is nothing less than a crime
against humanity that the three great
nations associated in the late war
should now be taxing their people
to death and driving on toward bank :
ruptcy at double rate Of speed IN
order to build I'D fighting forces
never before heard of in the world
Certainly some one ought to bo will
ing to call q halt"
Evening star., 1921-05-10
To Walk in
Comfort
$3.50 is not too
much to pay for
Oxfords

Here are two very prac-
tical Oxfords embodylng
comfort, good style and
more than usual economy.
One, a rich brown calf
oxford with perforatlons;
low heels and extended
soles; fancy tips and such an
all-round desirable oxford
that you'll consider $3.50
very we'll spent.
Another in black has a
more pointed toe with
stitched tip effect, vamp
showing perforated effect
and stitching. The price is
low, $3.50 pair.
Second Floor
Evening star., 1921-05-10
MISTAKE IN LECTURE DATE

An illustrated lecture on China will
be delivered before the Geological So
ciety of Washington by Emil $. Fischer
of New York, representative of Ameri-
can banking interests in China. in the
auditorium of the new Interior De-
psrtment building, 18th and E streets,
Tuesday, May II, at pm. and not
tonight, as announced in The Star yes,
terday.
Evening star., 1921-05-10
WHAT is
ADVERTISING?

Advertising is busi-
ness news.
1t is public informa-
tion about business.
The newspapers tell
you what is going on
in the world and in
your community. And
only those newspapers
are read and survive
which tell the news
truthfully.
Our daily ad tells
you what is going on
in the merchandising
world and in this store.
Our advertising, then,
is news that is of inter-
est 10 purchasers.
ADVERTISING is
TRUTH
When it attempts to
tell anything but the
truth about things that
are for sale it is no
longer advertising. 1t
is deception, double-
dealing. fraud, trickery.
This Store stands for
TRUTH in everything.