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Evening star., 1923-12-23

man of grade B; presentation of
the American flag by Miss Palmer;
salute to the flag, grades to 8; re-
marks, by Prof. Selden M. Ely, super
vising principal; patriotic remarks by
Past Department Commander b. P.
Potomac, G.. A. R: closing song. The
Star Spangled Banner" by grades /,
8 and 8. The committee in charge of
the presentation representing the
Thomas Woman'S Relief Corps were
Miss Augusta b Palmer. Mrs Mamie
P. Dorsey. Mrs Mary Wingate, Mrs
Jennie Hoagland. Mrs Louise Watson
and Mrs Myrtle NJ. Loebsack. and
b. p. ntriken and A. Dorsey repre-
Benting the Grand Army Of the Re-
public Among the visitors In at
tendance wore Mrs. w. e. Perry and
Mra ]. M. Castell.
The Warrington Readers' Club
The attendance Of members and
friends was unusually large for a
meeting occurring SO near the Christ
day evening and the Yuletide spirit
of the program made the occasion a
very pleasant one for all.
The program was as follows: New
pea Years Day yy at Wiliards," ss" Fred F.: p:
1Joe Lincoln). The Christmas BABY"
(Will Carleton). Alice E. Robinson /;
why the Chimes Rang" Alice
Church Depue; THE Transformed
Santa claus IHinda Burke). Hinda
Burke; "The Collier and the King
edwin Markham), Edward c. Town
send; The Christmas Angel" (Henry
Van Dyke), j. Leyden White, jr. I;
Christmas Shopping" elise stevens
Gordon), Elise Stevens Gordon: THE
Players Christmas (Harry Lee).
Arthur j. Rhodea
Wiley o. Ison. president Of the
club, presided as chairman. The club
has for several years adopted the
plan of having each member OF tho
program committee preside in turn
during the season and being RESPONSE
BILE for the program on the dates as
signed them; also the president and
vice president Of the club presiding 6
In turn as chairman. The members
Of the program committee for the
season are: Mrs. Emily Frech Barnes,
chairman; Mrs. William e. Bryant.
Miss Lenora NJ. de Grange, Mrs
Constance M. Goodman. Mrs Grace
Ross Chamberlin, Mrs Edith q
Hamilton and MI Qarepce E Rueh-
-
Evening star., 1923-12-23

of Mothers a n d
Associations A natu-
rally think of one
Of their most hon.
ored m e m b e T S i,
Mrs. II o | t z m a n
Tolson, who is al
ways re a d y to
help others. she
was one of the
charter members
of t h e National
Congress of Moth
ers a n d Parent
Teacher Associa-
lions and has been
an active member
r a rent Teacher
Evening star., 1923-12-23

Mrs. Glen Levin Swiggett, president
or the American Association of Uni
Nersity Women, is a graduate of In
olana State University, and an official
VINO gives to the work of the asso-
ciation the mental and personal quail
ltles so important position demands.
The program of clubhouse activities
Evening star., 1923-12-23

Tor c h r is t m a s
week will begin
this afternoon at
4:S0 o'clock, with
Christmas carols
under the direc-
/ / o II of Mrs
George Watson.
The courtesy of
the cub will be
extended through
out Yuletide week
to all visiting COL
lege women, and
on Wednesday a
tea will be given
IN their honor, at
which Tho ,ro,;
Evening star., 1923-12-23
NJ Old Virginia and His Forbears.'

Of Old Virginia and His Forbears."
The chapter bought a dolls bed,
made by the children Of the Southern
Industrial School. and voted 1t to the
child of one of the chapter members.
The evening was ended with a supper
The Richard Arnold Chapter met
Wednesday evening, Mrs. NJ. St. Clair
hostess was Mrs. Glenn Fay jerks,
vice regent, in her new home, 1924
Edmunds street. Mrs. Nelson E. Ding
ley, the speaker of the evening. gave
an account of her Americanization
work in Boston and Detroit. Miss
Bertha Francis Wolfe, state chairman
Of students loan fund committee,
spoke on that subject.
Evening star., 1923-12-23

At the Christmas season, when the
spirit of helping others is greater
than at any other time, the members
of the District of Columbia Congress
Evening star., 1923-12-23
Parent-Teacher Activities

This column Ii conducted by the
District of Columbia Congress of
Mothers and Parent-Teacher AssOcin-
tfOns.. Headqua rters, Appeals build
ings, 428 5th street northwest.
Evening star., 1923-12-23

Abracadabra.-A bi-monthly meet
ing of the Abracadabra Club was held
Wednesday evening, at the home of Dr.
and Mrs. Brumbaugh. "Conquerors of
Europe furnished the topic for roll
call. An original paper, entitled Up in
the Air" was presented by Frank S.
Ray. Carols were sung and a Christ
mas story read by Mrs Henry Barrick.
Evening star., 1923-12-23

| WOmen's City Club.-The customary
| Sunday afternoon tea will not be
given today.
A tea dance. under the auspices Of
| the entertainment committee and the
| house committee will be given Christ
mas day from to pm. It will be
will be requested to show their mem
bership cards. Guest cards may be
obtained at the clubhouse. The host
esses will be Mrs. Frances Hopkins,
Jones, Mrs. Mary G. Farrar. Mrs. Ger
| trude Lyons. Mrs. Retta Campbell,
Mrs. Lucille E. w. Fehl and Mrs v. G..
! Harrington. Midshipmen from the
United States Naval Academy will be
| the guests Of honor
A Christmas dinner will be served
December Is from $40 to pm
, The entertainment committees pro-
! gram for New Years eve is a dance
from $3.50 to 1 o'clock and a bridge.
! There will be favors for the dancers
and card players. Refreshments will
be served. Cards may be obtained at
A business meeting will be held
January 2, pm.
| Of the executive committee held re-
Gently at the home of the president,
! Mrs. c. w. Rippey, resolutions of
sympathy on the death Of Miss Mary
Aronetla Wilbur were adopted. Miss
| Wilbur was connected for many wears
with the National Cathedral School as
/ a teacher and an administrator, and
| was active in the American Associa-
| tion of University Women, being
| largely instrumental in securing the
| present building for the national
| clubhouse.
The Auxiliary to George Washing
ton Post, No. I. American Legion
gave a Christmas party Wednesday
evening at the Willard for benefit of
lex-service men.
The Auxiliary Of the Department Of
District OF Columbia will give a re-
ception and dance New Year night at
the Ebbitt Hotel.
The Unit Of Stuart walcott Post, No
10, Is preparing Christmas baskets
for families in need.
George H. Thomas WomAn's Relief
Corps, No. II. presented an American
flag to the John Burroughs School
Thursday morning, with appropriate
Ipatriotic exercises. Miss Augusta B.
Palmer. chaplain of the corps, made
the presentation, which was accept
ed by Miss Mary E. Draney. the prin.
cfpal, in behalf of the school. The
program consisted of singing Amer
ica." by grades to 8: the Amer
lean Creed" by grades to s: Hats
on" by grades s A and 3: recitation,
flag oe Our 0puAh1F ~ $eAn ~
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1923-11-16

board than anywhere else in the United
States because it is in this section
where most violations of the law occur.
This is particularly true with reference
to rum smuggling which has been de-
clared by federal enforcement officers
to be the greatest law enforcement
problem confronting the prohibition
enforcement department. The south
and west are more in accord with the
Nolstead law and the Eighteenth
Amendment.
Prohibition enforcement in the
United States is subject of world in
terest, and Washington is the residence
of the official and semi-official repre-
sentatives of every government in the
world. These representatives will
have an opportunity to get frst-hand
information through the convention on
the subject which is of interest to their
own people, if they desire it.
Furthermore, the fact that the con-
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1923-11-16
OREGON LABOR REFUSES
TO TRAIL BEER CART

The Oregon State Federation of La
Dor refuses to follow Sam Gompers
into the beer camp. A few weeks ago
the American Federation of Labor
again declared for the modification of
the Eighteenth Amendment through
legalizing the manufacture and sale of
beer. The Oregon State Federation at
its convention recently passed reso-
luton without opposition declaring
for the strict enforcement of the ma
tional prohibition law. The resolu-
ton was introduced at the request of
the State Federation of Women's
Clubs. The president of the State Fed
Grafton of Labor and other officials as
we'll as the rank and file of the men,
bership are outspokenly for dry en-
forcement.
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1923-11-16
GIVE PROHIBITION A FAIR TEST IN CHICAGO
Concluded from page u


ay for the of the states attorney and sheriff for prohibition
enforcehent work
attorney general given special powers
the Illinois prohibition Attorney General Brundage urged
his legal powers the full Cook county
side Chicago The attorney general especially urged
his legal powers under sections p and 20 of the Illinois prohibition
close by the injunction process oadhouses and other property
in Cook county where the law violated This work is OF such
Importance demand the attention OF his office without
especial for special work Mayor Dever doing
his of prohibition enforcement part of his regular official
duties under his oath of office enforce the law In addition
aggressive enforcement work by federal and county officials
all municipal officers in cities and villages Chicago should take
immediate action to enforce prohibition. Mayors police officers
constab and all officers should exercise their full
under the law. The legal department of the AntSaloon
League which has given aid Chicago and other Illinois
municipalities stands ready give counsel and cooperation all
local officials.
cooperation churches business civic organizations
and good citizens general should be given all enforcement of
6cia Now is the time for every community but outside of
Chicago its full force and influence OF prohibition
Law enforcement meetings should be held
public peril their opportunity
with the fight uphold the law in the city of Chicago Failure of
suburban communities will only prevent
of prohibition, but will eventually compel these
mun pay the high price of crime and disorder for their in
activity
To give prohibition enforcement in Cook fair trial. the
newspapers Chicago should their support and influence
concerted enforcement drive throughout Cook To
withhold support would be gross neglect of duty and
oppose due enforcement would border by giving
comfort the enemies Of the state and nation During the
drive outside of Chicago continued and
support Dc Lever
all Chicago city officials by churches civic organizations and
Rotary clubs Kwanis clubs, Lions clubs and
organizations should give their support law enforcement
in Chicago patriotic service Chambers of commerce.
improvement organizations should their support
additional great economic benefits will be the
result of prohibition enforcement
The Anti Saloon League OF Illinois stands ready give its
cooperation countrywide concerted enforcement drive
officials The the four Chicago district
the League attorney and all departments of the
League ready give all possible assistance toward
in
League will for the presentation of the
be Enforced law enforcement
rallies With the law being enforced within the city by and
police officials who have the do will enforce the
territory Chicago the nation will have its first fair
prohibition large city, Results of such test would be
revelation to the people Of and an example for all the
world
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1923-11-16

As head of the legal and law en-
forcement department of the Anti
Saloon League Mr. Collier has given
invaluable cooperation to states at
torneys, mayors and other local Of
ficia1s in connection with prohibition
enforcement in Chicago and through
out the state. Mr.. Collier will give
special assistance to organizations and
officials in the Anti-Saloon League
drive for enforcement in Chicago and
throughout Cook county.
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1923-11-16
A.A.P.A.DECLARES WAR
TO HILT ON GOV. PINcHOT
Rum Organization Not Pleased
With Governors Strong Stand
on Prohibition
PINCHOT - PROHIBITION
MUST GO
Fight on Governor to be Carried
Into Keystone States
Politics

War to the finish on "Pinchot and
prohibition" has been declared by the
Association Against the Prohibition
Amendment. Announcement that the
association is out to get Governor
Pinchots political scalp in Pennsyl-
vania, was made in a statement is
sued from Washington national head
quarters on November |. 1t is de-
clared that every effort will be made
to prevent the selection of Pinchot
delegates to the Republican national
convention. The statement issued by
this notification association reads in
part:
"Pinchot and prohibition will be
fought throughout the state of Penn
sylvania by the Association Against
the Prohibition Amendment. The two
are identical in the state and the gov
ernor would like to make them
identical through the nation.
Reports from all sections of Penn
sylvania show that the people are ripe
for revolt against domination by the
AntiSaloon League through Governor
Pinchot, its trustee.
"Their opportunity comes at the
primaries of April, 1924. Not a
Pinchot delegate must be allowed to
go to the Republican national conven-
ton. He never represented the
majority of the Republican party and
his power in it must be definitely
broken at the primaries.
The fight will be carried right to
the presidential election and leaders of
the Association confidently believe
that the State of Pennsylvania will
express itself in no uncertain terms
as Disguised with Volsteadism,
Pinchotism and the Anti-Saloon
League"
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1923-11-16
ENFORCEMENT PAYS ITS WAY--AND THEN SOME
(The Courier)

Critics prohibition continually pointing the
enforcing against selling rarely fair enough
collected from
lators of the prohibition laws.
point large appropriations but
money pouring the national and
from successful The National Prohibition Com
repeatedly stressed this point but the
home shows how fines
greatly the Lester H.
need
year the prohibition
The total imposed
$4,000 considerable
liquor violations evidence
prosecuting by and his
prohibition enforcement
by right kind Of officials
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1923-11-16

! YOU want to put such men on the
bench in order TO get even with Mayor
Devers Don't double cross your
friends"
In the regular November number of
the Champion OF Fair Play an editorial
entitled THE People Disapprove of
Mayor Dever's Crusade" gives further
proof that the vets have been driven
out into the open in their fight against
enforcement. This editorial con-
tanned the following paragraphs
Booze Parlors Defended
Eight months ago the people
elected VIM. f. Dever mayor OF Chi
cago by over 100000 majority.
Instead OF using his best efforts to
carry out his platform he undertook
to enforce the national prohibition law,
taking the work out of the hands OF
the federal and state law enforcement
agencies.
"He padlocked the doors OF $500
soft drink parlors and caused like
number to close. In other words, the
doors OF over 5000 sof, drink parlors
have been slammed in the face OF
thousands of indignant Chcagoans
I'VE hope Tuesdays lesson will
cause the mayor to wake up and realize
that the people do not approve OF his
veform crusade"
In the last legislature many wet
members at first protested to favor
obedience to law at the same time that
they advocated modification of the en-
forcement legislation. The real pur-
pose of these vets was revealed, how
ever, in the roll call on the repeal of the
Illinois prohibition act when every wet
member voted to destroy prohibition
enforcement under the state law. The
attack by the wet forces against
Mayor Dever proves that they would
destroy not only enforcement laws,
but defeat officials honest enough to
enforce the laws as they find them
when they take their oath OF Office.
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1923-11-16

The national convention of the Anti
Saloon League of America will be held
in Washington, D. C., January 12-l7,
instead of Birmingham, Ala, Decem-
Der 1920
A conference of all the League work
ers in the United States, national and
state will be held in Washington, jan
uary OIL inclusive, Immediately pre-
ceding the convention. The interven-
ing Sunday, January IS, will be de-
voted to law enforcement field day in
which the congregations of hundreds
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1923-11-16
MOP UP COOK COUNTY
OUTSIDE OF CHICAGO
Chicago Evening POST

Major Percival Owen of
Jacksonville, ILL.,. is TO become
prohibition director for the state
in few days as result OF his
appointment yesterday by Conn
missioner Haynes.
Our best wishes will go with
the major when he steps into
this important position. He has
quite a task before him. He
will have to resist the blandish-
ments OF politicians of both par
ties. He will have TO close his
eyes to innumerable opportuni-
ties to grow wealthy by illegiti-
mate means. He will require
every ounce of nerve and punch
and Judgment which he may
have acquired by his world war
service in the post to which he
has been called.
As first test of his mettle. he
should look into conditions in
the roadhouses OF Cook county
outside Chicago. The wetness
that was the city's before Mayor
Dever began his crusade is re-
ported to have settled upon the
country towns. Frequent gun
play and the prosperity OF the
roadhouses indicates there is a
great deal. of truth in the reports.
A "mopping up of Cook
county should be Major Owens
first task. The situation appar-
emily is too much for Sheriff
Hoffman. The federal authori-
ties should take it up.
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1923-11-16
P. A. BAKER,
General Superintendent.

of Washington churches and churches
in the vicinity of the capital city will
be addressed by League speakers. The
national officers of the League and the
Executive Committee in announcing the
change of place and time of the con-
vention, give the fillowing reasons for
such action:
Why Washington
Washington geographically is the
storm center of the dry law enforce
ment discussion which is more earnest
and persistent along the Atlantic sea-
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1923-11-16

Mr.. Little is in charge Of Anti
Saloon League work in the second and
third congressional districts. His ter
ritory outside of the municipal limits
of Chicago includes Blue Island, Calu-
met, Chicago Heights, Evergreen
Park, Harvey, Hazel Crest, Home
wood, Lemont, Lansing, Matteson, Mt.
Greenwood, South Holland, Steger,
Thornton, FINLEY Park, West Hammond
and Worth. Complaints OF violations,
requests for information and CO.
operation in connection with law en-
forcement in the above district should
come to Mr.. Little.
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1923-11-16
CHANGE OF DATE and PLACE

the
Amendment especially the Eastern together with in
made change the
Convention of the of
America Birmingham Washington City the time from De-
that make this change
Executive Committee without dissenting voice.
poves it. Many areaching
pending will be shaped and settled in the The
national capital logical for this convention The Superin
tendents and Workers will January
Convention held from Saturday January H. Wednesday,
January anniversary the coming prohibition The
League freemen fighting
sbrey again this another council of
strategy required conquer the awe of notification
md of anarchy
P. A. BAKER,
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1923-11-16

Mr.. Peterson's territory extends
over the ninth and tenth congressional
districts. 1t comprises the AZ, 43, A.,
IS, 40, AZ, 49, 40, and so wards in the
city of Chicago. Also Evanston
Wilmette, Kenilworth, Winnetka
Hubbard Woods, Glencoe, Tesyille,
Niles Center, Morton Grove, Gross
Point, Glenview, and Shermerville
All who are willing to help drive liq-
uor lawlessness out OF the above terri
tory should communicate with Mr..
Peterson.
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1923-11-16

Mr.. Jones is the district represent
alive of the Anti-Saloon League in the
seventh and eighth congressional dis
tricts and the p and 3 senatorial dis
tricts, His territory outside of Chi
cago includes Darlington, Palatine,
Arlington Heights, Schaumburg, Elk
Grove, Desplaines, Park Ridge,
Franklin Park, and Oak Park. Friends
of prohibition enforcement in above
district should get in touch with Mr..
Jones.
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1923-11-16
MAYORS DRIVE SHUTS
4O3l LIQUOR JOINTS
Drunkenness, Murders and Intoxicated
Motorists Slump During Crusade

(Chicago Daily News, Nov. 8, 1929
Mayor Dever's dry crusade, follow
ing the exposure of unhindered beer
running, coupled with police and polit-
ical graft, has closed 4,03l saloons,
soft-drink bars and cheating drug
stores, according to statistics compiled
by Chief of Police Collins.
1t has reduced drunkenness IS per
cent, has pulled down the murder rate
almost as sharply and has greatly re-
duced the number of arrests of motor
lists for driving while intoxicated, the
figures show.
Drive Follows Expose iat
Mayor Dever began his drive on
Sept l8, after three men, opponents OF
the notorious Johnny Torrio in the
uouth-side beer war, had been MUIR
dered The Daily News disclosed the
beer-running rivalry back of the kill
ing, and the mayor promptly took
steps to check the traffic.
His campaign included a shakeup of
the police department, in which five
captains lost their jobs. 1t was
pressed until the police were satisfied
that every cheating saloon i'll Chicago
had been closed.
Chief Gives Figures
The chiefs figures follow
Soft-drink parlors in operation in
Chicago before Sept. IS, $3.50.
Licenses revoked (including drug
gists, soft-drink parlors, saloons and
retail food stores), l,64l.
Soft-drink parlors closing voluntar
lily, 2,345
Soft-drink parlors operating Nov. 5,
1,2lo,
Persons arrested while intoxicated
during the three weeks preceding Sept
Is, 1908.
Persons arrested while intoxicated
during the last three weeks, 1928.
Murders committed during the forty
five days prior to Sept. Is, thirty
eight.
Murders committed during the
forty-hve days following Sept. 18,
twenty-seven.
Automobile drivers arrested for
driving while intoxicated during the
5orty-hve days before Sept. Is, 2lS.
Automobile drivers arrested for
driving while intoxicated during the
forty-hve days after Sept. Is, Isl.
Figures compiled by the west park
police show that during the three
weeks preceding Sept. Is twenty-five
persons were arrested in the west
parks for being intoxicated, while in
the last three weeks only eleven have
been arrested.
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1923-11-16

vention is held in the national capital
the seat of the federal government,
will serve notice on the lawless that
the forces standing for law and order
are organized and alert. Furthermore,
it developed that Birrningham's hotel
facilities are not ample to care for the
large number of delegates, who will
want to attend this convention, the
leading hotels OF that city already hay
ing been reserved up to the limit, with
very few state delegations definitely
accommodated. Washington. has am
pie hotel accommodations. However,
it is urged that those contemplating
attending the convention make their
reservations at once. Hotel Raleigh is
to be convention headquarters.
Why Change of Time
The change in time is explained by
the fact that the League will have
opportunity to bring its convention to
elimination IN Washington on the
exact date of the fourth anniversary
of the going into effect of national con-
stitutonal prohibition, January 10. 1t
is peculiarly fitting that this anniver-
sary be celebrated in the capital city.
1t was from this city in 1920 that the
word was proclaimed to all the world
that the United States had written the
prohibition policy into the organic law,
banishing forever the entire liquor law.
One of the features planned for the
convention is march of allegiance TO
the Constitution and law" 1t is ex-
pected this line of march will fill Penn
sylvania avenue from the Capitol to the
White House.
Students Day
The Executive Committee and Board
of Directors of the Anti-Saoon League