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The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1923-01-12

although ii was only one tenth Of the
maximum for the fis, ottense.
The case of Ollie Brandt. first in
the table above, was tried in the Fed.
eral court, before Federal Judge, Geo
w. English. The newspaper reports
this as the second offense OF the de
fendant.
VIM. Gagel, reported as fined $50
by Federal Judge Wilkerson, is said
to be president of brewery in
Ottawa. He was charged with
shipping a carload OF beer to Chicago
The defendant i'll this case pleaded
guilty. In connection with the above
case it would be interesting to know
the profit on a carload OF beer, so
that the net profit after deducting the
fine could be ascertained.
Fortune Minus $500
In connection with the case of Ed
ward Simmons, fined 500, the news
paper report says that S mmons has
been reputed to have been one of the
bootlegging kings of the county, and
as such is said to have accumulated
fortune since Prohibition went into
effect Question: i it severe
punishment to subtract 500 from the
fortune of bootleggers?
Had each violator been given the
maximum fine in the above Is typical
cases selected haphazard from news.
paper reports, the total amount in
penalties would have been $4,000,
assuming that each case was a first
offense. The actual total of the fines
in these Is cases was only $3.50.
Taking into consideration that the
first case in the table presented was a
second ofensc carrying a heavy fine,
and assuming that the average for the
state is fairly represented by the
cases on which this computation is
based, fines assessed arc only ONE
THIRD of the amount that could be
imposed under the law.
Twenty Per Cent Got Jail
1t also appears that jail sentences
are being imposed IN only ONE
FIFTH of the cases of violation OF
the Prohibition laws.
Accordingly it seems that there is
room for more rigid enforcement
through the imposition OF more severe
penalties than are now being imposed
in general in the courts of Illinois
1t is also apparent from newspaper
reports that the injunction process is
not being used very generally in the
state. Examination Vi many hundreds
of newspaper clippings relative to lq-
uor violations disclosed only one re-
port of the Injunction process being
invoked. This was a report from
Kankakee telling of action against
owners OF buildings in which soft
drink parlors had been located.
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1923-01-12
ENFORCEMENT PAYS
A Letter From the States
Attorney in Lake County

Waukegan, H.,
January 2, 1928
Rev. George McGinnis,
Anti-Saloon League of Illinois,
1900 Security Building,
Chicago, Illinois.
My Dear Mr.. McGinnis:
| have yours of the 30th ult.
with reference to the sums of
money turned in for fines and
penalties up to January /, 1923.
/ hold receipts from the coun-
ty treasurer for the sum of $69,~
96654. | have on hand ready
to turn over, up to January |,
1923, s., 500, making total OF
So, 100 81, collected in fines and
costs during the two years |
have been in office. 1t is safe to
say that over $4,000 OF this
sum has been collected under
the enforcement OF the Prohib-
ton act In addition to this,
we have confined over eighty
criminals in jail for violation of
this act, the average term being
sixty days, the highest sentence
being nine months.
| wish to thank you for your
kind expression in reference to
my work, and to assure you that
it is appreciated.
Trusting you will have
prosperous and happy year,
am
Sincerely yours,
A. V. Smith.
States Attorney.
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1923-01-12

for dry candidates for Speaker This is
in reality the first battle for preser-
yation of our dry laws and for securing
additional temperance legislation. In
deed this is the first record made by
the members on this issue in any Legis-
lature. Therefore, While we strive to
keep clear of every faction in all parties
we urge all dry members to stand solid
ly for dry Speaker. In all factions
there are dry men of sufficient honesty
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1923-01-12
FINES WILL NOT CURE

The Daily journal believes
that thorough and honest in
vestigation will result in the
conviction OF large number of
dealers and conspirators and
will be lasting warning to the
men OF this county, who ap-
parently have no fear of the law
and courts, that the law is
supreme and must be obeyed.
And, let us say right here. that
fines will not cure the curse.
Prison sentences are the only
dread OF this Grass OF law vio-
lators and the more severe the
punishment the more lasting
will be its effect, Men who
openly and persistently violate
the law can only be stopped by
the strong arm OF the courts by
administering the full penalties
of the law.-East St. Louis
Journal.
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1923-01-12

Pirates boarded the British schooner
Vincent A. White off New York har-
Dor while it was cnroute from the
Bahamas to St Pierre Miquelon,
Canada. and stripped 1t of its entire
cargo of l0,500 cases of liquor on
December 28, says the Philadelphia
North American. 1t is estimated that
this liquor would have value to the
pirates OF $l,050,000 in New York il
they successfully disposed of it.
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1923-01-12
MIKE DE PIKE"
TO SERVE time

mike de Pike" Heitier must serve
eighteen months in a Federal peniten-
tiary for the $4,000 booze conspiracy
on which he was convicted, under a
ruling today by the supreme court of
the United States. Four co-defendants
of Heitler's, fined in connection with
the case, must pay.
This is the second time the supreme
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1923-01-12
Non-P artisan Principles of League
Emphasized.

We commend Superintendent Me-
Bride for his able leadership in legis-
lative affairs during the ten years of
his service with us. His wise methods
i'll watching the organization of the Leg
islature have kept lis clear OF partisan
cliques and factions so that we are in
every sense non partisan in our atti-
tude. Certain newspapers of the state
in their attacks upon our Supcrn-
tendent have thereby only provided op-
portunity for him TO educate the whole
state in the real facts concerning the
organization and methods OF work of
our League, particularly as it relates to
the organization in the election of
Speaker of the House of Representatives.
We desire to again commend our
Superintendent for the fine balance and
good temper he has preserved during
these aggravating attacks.
Our dry cause has suffered greatly in
the hands OF wet Speakers in former
sessions of the House of Representatives.
therefore it is imperative that we stand
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1923-01-12
3. MORE INJUNCTIONS

Places where Prohibition law violated be closed
This strikes who permit their buildings
be used by bootggr The injunction brings quick and
results Local officials close place days time No
need Put the paddock and have less awless place
the community If oa won't citizens Failure
boodegeer from building foolish than failure
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1923-01-12
2. SPEEpIER JUSTICE

dc Pike Itcicr tried August 100 lie
fenced Lcavcnworh His carried
of the United this violator has
large His freedom encouragement
violate tte Shorten the
punishment That viii
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1923-01-12

court has ruled in the case. The. first
time it refused to hear the case, on the
ground that it had no jurisdiction.
Attorneys for the convicted men
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1923-01-12
TWELVE THINGS NEEDED DURING 1928

Prohibition the important
citizens during 1923 Here things
down the liquor rebelion
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1923-01-12
Why Fines Are uot Feared

In reporting the last case in the
above list the reporter referred to the
500 assessed as heavy fine,
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1923-01-12
JAIL SENTENCES

Noaors little for fines Th fine is usually but small
the booleggers profits Law breakers be jail
ofen In view the terrific drive BY mighty combinations liquor
against the law judges should GIVE ao maximum penalties
the first oHense.
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1923-01-12
4. IMpRIsON DRUNKARDS

A. IMPRISON DRUNKARDS
Drunkards knowledge OF crime.
they merely
apprehend poisoning public.
hand dnk refuse to help find and punish bootgge they should be
partners in conspiracy violate the laws the land
Tey houd be treated accessories serious crime and given all
punishment allows This will help locate and "docatc
the seller as well as discourage the buyer OF ntoxcants
DILIGENT STATES ATTORNEYS
The attorney responsible i'll his county
enough Tor him to be pavy interested 1t is his duty
diligently the business OF projecting his against boot
leggers
g. AGGRESSIVE sHERIFFs
tiy worry about liquor
until brings "he papers be served Such
shfs should the have read them by committee
OF iaW-abiding taxpaying citizens.
L DRY SUPERVISORS
county and IL county, commissioners
appropriate money il Prohb
booeggng County also select Funds for enforce
and dry ues will clean county It's up to the county
board.
g. ACTIVE MAYORS
The mayor He
responsible The has
charge authority poc. police
existence. If the police
don' that there is
thing the matter with the
ORGANIZED CITIZENS
Citizens
anywhere. better organized
good they hopelessly ounumbcred
Community teamwork for law and order will smash booeggng
II. AMERICANIZED SCHOOLS
Respect for law should taught Special
respect Prohibition law long this law
being The public school teachers Pub
support by teaching loyalty
law. That's Amercansm
H. cHRIsTIANIzED CHURCHES
he loves Christ but who does not love
enough his hand against liquor awbreake? There
When all church members do what
they help will be night for the bootgge
preachers who fight hard keep their congregations
from cooperating for enforcement preachers
failure Prohibition would be blow to the influence
prestige of preachers then the churches will
power liquor awlessnes
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1923-01-12
Warns Against Notification Methods Being Used to Break
Down Constitutional Government
PEOPLE OF STATE URGED TO PROTEST APPOINTMENT
OF OFFICIALS NOT IN SYMPATHY WITH PROHIBITION
Law Enforcement Pointed Out As Great Task Now Before the American
People
CITIZENS URGED TO COOPERATE WITH ENFORCEMENT OF

following adopted
the OF OF Illinois held
on
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1923-01-12

|. Whereas. The Anti-raloon League
of illinois has completed another six
months of service ON behalf of National
and World Prohibition of strong drink.
we desire to most humbly thank our
Heavenly Father for the harmony and
efficiency prevailing in our ranks.
Since we last met Honorable John G.
Wooley, ot international fame Il. Il cham.
pion Of Prohibition, has been called TO
his eternal reward Our good friend and
advisor, Mr.. Nathan \. Cole. OF Peoria,
suffered an automobile accident which
caused his death. We have also suffered
the loss OF Reverend Allen +. Fcrrell
We direct that the Secretary convey
to the families OF our departed brethren
expressions Of our esteem and sympathy.
Young Men and Women Urged to Help.
.. Whereas. The renewed activity Of
the liquor interests in highly financed
and widely spread propaganda for the
annulment OF the Eighteenth Amendment
fdlls lOI IfJltNttl fDU SttTUllbil anu ti-
fort ON the part of the citizens inter
ested in the regnancy OF Prohibition, he
it resolved that We call upon the
churches and the pastors to continued
vigilance and energy in combating the
methods OF the illicit liquor traffic. The
fight is to be a long, hard struggle. To
this cause We call the Young men and
women of our colleges. universities and
business life to dedicate themselves to
this, the greatest moral issue of our
| time
/ We urge upon individuals everywfere
sense of personal responsibility for
the enforcement of the law by immed-
ate report of all known violations, will
ingness To serve on .iuries, 10 appear
as witnesses and to cooperate in every
way possible with the law enforcing OF
ficials.
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1923-01-12
Presidents Message Complimented.

We hail with satisfaction the senti-
ments OF President Warren G. Harding,
expressed by him in his message to Con-
gress, and we desire to thank the Presi-
dent not alone for his stern demand that
the laws be enforced and that citizens
respect the law, but also for his expires.
sion Of faith in the permanency and
blessing of National Prohibition of the
liquor traffic. We desire that the Sec
retary convey to the President this ex-
preston of our deep qualification and
high regard.
In this connection we also direct that
similar sentiment be expressed to Hon
orable Roy A. Haynes, National Pro.
hibition Commissioner.
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Protect and Strengthen Enforcement
Laws.

Il. Whereas. The late election. have
resulted in demonstrating the growing
strength OF the Prohibition sentiment
in our state and nation, yet ON the
other hand have shown how Determined
and persistent the liquor forces are, We
hereby direct the Superintendent of our
3Stair League 10 .coatinpe csn fi9h, IN
protect the Prohibition Laws already
secured in our state and to strengthen
the same with amendment or additiona
legislation as he and the Headquarters
Committee may determine.
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1923-01-12
Congratulations and Gratitude 20
League Force.


,. Whereas, Our General State Sup.
erintendent, Reverend T. Scott Me
Bride, ID, has accomplished ten years
of leadership in our League, which years
have been characterized by splendid pro-
gress in the cause of Prohibition, both
in our state and nation, therefore,
Be it resolved That we express to
Superintendent Mcbride our heartiest
congratulations upon his notable serv-
ice and his achieving leadership with
us and we express to him our earnest
hope that this fellowship may remain
unbroken until the work of the Anti
Saloon League shall be finally and as
gloriously accomplished as that of the
old abolition societies that brought about
the freedom of the American slaves.
We desire to express to the Assistant
and District Superintcndents, the Busi-
ness Manager, and the Office force. our
gratitude for their loyal and efficient
service during the past six months.
Pleased With World Fight and
Progress.
4. Whereas, We have listened with
great interest to the Superintendent's
semi-annual report, and particularly to
his references to the recent convention
of the World League Against Alcohol
ism held in Toronto, Canada, November
oath TO 29th, we desire through the
Secretary to convey to Reverend Ben
II. Spence, Secretary of the Dominion
Alliance, the congratulations OF Illinois
upon the great success Of this first
World Convention Against Alcoholism,
in which sixty-six nations participated.
We also direct that similar sentiments
be expressed to DR.. Ernest II. CHEERING.
ton, the General Secretary OF the World
League Against Alcoholism. We de-
sire to again record our JOY in having
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1923-01-12
II. AMERICANIzED SCHOOLS

Respect for should be taught in all schools Special attention
should respect for the Prohibition law long this law
The public school teachers Pub
support by teaching loyalty
law THAT'S njsn
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sion in such measure as he and tie
Headluarter, Committee may determine.
Greetings to Able National Leaders
J. We count it gracious Providence
that the great leaders in whose hearts
our Anti-Saloon League AoveGsnt vas
born are still spared To us in the per-
sons OF Doctor Howard II. RUSSELL and
Doctor Purley A. Baker. We rejoice
that their conservation to and useiul-
ness in this great fight was never great
er than at the present hour, and
Whereas. Ne recognize that one of
the most difficult angles in this fight
for National Prohibition is in the Leg
islatiye Department Of the National
League therefore we desire to send our
greetings with renewed assurance OF con-
fidence and respect to Honorable Wayne
b. Wheeler We rejoice in his alert end
able leadership at Washington. We de-
sire that the Secretary convey 10 the
national leaders our greetings
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1923-01-12
6. AGGRESSIVE SHERIFFS

scri the that y need about liquor
brings hc papers be Such
should read the have read them by committee
oil abdng. ax-Daving citizens
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s. ACTIVE MAYORS

The the local executive ohcr He the first and
responsible for law enforcement cities. The has
authority the poc The local police constitute
If the police
don' there
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1923-01-12
thing the matter with the mayor
10. ORGANIZED CITIZENS

and know what do Pro-
hbon anywhere The forces OF evil better organized
good But they hopeey outnumbered.
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1923-01-12

part in the world fight for Prohibition,
and we encourage our Superintendent
to represent rs on every possible occa-
sion in such mea .ure as he and tie
nendnnarter. Nommiltee nav de.nrmine.
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7. DRY SUPERVISORS

i'll county, commissioners
appropriate money Pohib the
county to do this. puts money stops
booleggng County also selct Funds for enforce
and dry ries will clean county It's the county
Lo.-j
The Washington times., 1923-04-01

few weeks later he has for precious Sunny
bout Queen Victoria and Kaiser William:
II got very kind letter from dear old granny really
she ID touchngl Oh, what she about my
Sunny she copied out phrase from your letterto
thweet simply bombarded by kilograms from every
where all the unces and ants foreign princes archdukes
asking about my dearest fathers health It is difficult
answering them hate putting details in kilograms and
yet must say the truth
William (the Kaser) must be coming on his of
cial visit Ernie say would not like to be in his
(Ernie) place Nothing hate much those visits and
then dear William does dget about awfullyl Still you
him, sweety mine, give him messages from me-
Then the joyful that his parents the Gar and
zarina wanted A and visit them to be
Nicholas This only short month before the death of the
Car and Nicholas accession to the throne. He writes
"Livadia, Oct. II, 1894
my OWN PRECIOUS DARLING:
This moment / sat down to begin this letter Mama
for I their house to hear a
delightful that they wanted you much to here
and spend quiet time in Lvadia
Fancy the joy and bliss Of seeing sweety here soon
God grant, Dear papa already in bed and he told
kindly that he felt sorry for that account of his
being unwe he kept Involuntary away from you can
The Washington times., 1923-04-01
HOW NIcKY DoDGED THE KAISER

days from the great Beovexh Forest
where the FASTENED the hope Of ening his health
Papa hates fddling round him (Which
perfectly understand myself This idea haunts him. Of course
Today he told that he would feel quite happy only
when he could get rid Of them.
Though this is far from being funny, can't help smil
Ing when urged him listen what the doctor
because his simple and yet cMldsh-t
makes love him still much more But he won't take
narcotic because he used before Such things he
Well and what is do7 One cannot order him
TO take his or thatr
In his letter the following day he has enlghtenng COM
ment his attitude toward the Kaiser:
"BELoVIEZH, Sept. 2, 1894
my OWN DARLING ALIXY:
Il wrote to Tora today; they are already In Denmark
They did look forward their going there poor things
Being quite alone very gay there They wanted to 60
straight to Scotland after leaving Russia DON'T THINK
THERE rs A CHANCE FOR WILLIAM (the Kaiscr)
TO PoUNcE UPON NE, because go purpose much
the south-through Dresden and then Frankfurt
thnki But unwingy have cheated him; you remember
he invited his Kongsberg Danzg in
the beginning of this month"; but refused because great
Soensk take place just at the time
and nowhere in the midst of huge forest in
hopes Of getting sport but longing most ghttuy
the whole time for my little brdysweet Yes Alixy
do long for mady desperately and deeply passion
ately Me kiss and heady TO lean against
dear shoulder where always feels quiet and PEACEFUL
The Washington times., 1923-04-01
KAISER ~FIDGETs" ABOUT so.

few weeks later he has for precious Sunny
bout Queen Victoria and Kaiser William:
The Washington times., 1923-04-01
HER aLEGGIEs" GIVE HIM CONCERN

Late in August Nicholas begins be anxious about the
health of his father the Gar After writing August 2S
To-day fancy is already month that spent our last eve
ming ogetherI When shaefuy fell asleep instead OF
talking and kissing sweet face he sald the doctor mas
and dearest papa He Papa is simply over
tired How kind of you, my ask Of his news
The day he writes his darling lovey dear
"ow did the about my father not being quite well
YOU my sweetykns also got telegram from granny
(Queen Vcoria) asking how he felt Poor papa is in
low spirits having himself into the hands OF
the doctors, which is itself bore
And then he reveals II had my hair cut and beard trimmed
little, just as lovey likes it"
In the following day Ncky seemed to anticipate
somewhat the refrain of popular song OF later years Me
tender kiss from soft lips and wants to rest
my fevered head sweets shoulder And few days later
he again yearns "to lean against dear shoulder"
The future Gar evidently considered 1t quite amusing that
the French people taking interest in his wedding He
writes:
my darling, really stand this separation any
longer-t 10 slowly killing have become bore to
confusion in talk and in deed also Ay don't be deaf to
your boyss calf send you this bit cut out OF the pa
persklrg idea the French people have got to give Us
wedding present."
Cars condition again gives Ncky concern for. he
writes
my OWN BELOVED ALIXY:
MANY thanks for your dear No. g. which gave such
great pleasure yesterday! So your poor
leggies have again hurt you? Very naughty OF them wish
= were there have rubbed them at leastl
T doat know, but feel fghuly low today and this
evening especially. don't like dear papas look ALL he
coughs much. they say il irritation of the throat
Them hardly sleep for than couple Of hours in
the night which of course him completely for the
rest Of the dayto think that this IL result Of having
o'clock In the morning cannot tell you, my darling how
this depresses meP'