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The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1925-01-09

the Eighteenth Amendment became oper-
alive the day the amendment went into
effect, January 10, 1920.
Evolutionary Rather Than Revolutionary
The adoption of the amendment was
more the result of evolutionary pro-
cesses than revolutionary. True, in a
sense it is revolutionary when nation of
the first power voluntarily discards the
old liquor license system and goes on a
total abstinence basis, but after all when
this policy became effective it imposed
the dry order upon but Is states of the
48, 80 being dry by their own action, and
most of the remaining Is were almost
entirely dry by local option, and the leg
islatures in all but two of them have rat
flied the amendment.
Nebraska Completes Ratification
The thirty-sixth state to ratify was Ne
braska. The House took favorable ac-
ton on January Is, 1919, and the Senate
on January 10, 1919 Missouri and
Wyoming also ratified on January 10, but
Nebraska nosed Missouri out OF thirty
sixth place by less than one hours time
On January % Acting Secretary of
State Polk proclaimed the Eighteenth
Amendment duly ratified by the neces-
sary three-fourths Of the states.
Terms of the Amendment
By the terms of the amendment, Con-
gress and the several states are given
concurrent power to enforce its provis-
ions by appropriate legislation To this
end Congress has enacted comprehen-
sive enforcement code defining intoxicat-
ing liquors as beverage of one-half of one
per cent alcoholic content or more and
putting the responsibility for enforce
ment upon the Internal Revenue Depart
ment and the Department of Justice, and
making necessary appropriation to meet
the expenses of enforcement.
The prohibition enforcement work is
directed by Commissioner of Prohibi-
ton who is responsible to the Internal
Revenue Commissioner and the Secre-
tary of the Treasury.
Commissioner of Internal Revenue
Roper on January 10, 1920, announced
that strict enforcement would begin at
1901 a. M, January IL.
Cramton Bill Now Before the Senate
Five years experience in enforcement
of the prohibition law has developed
some defects in the enforcement code.
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1925-01-09
THE AMERICAN CREED

believe the United States America the
by people,
SENT OF THE GOVERNED democracy republic nation
INSEPARABIE
lied those principles of freedom. equality for
which American patriots sacrificed
Therefore BELIEVE IT is MY DUTY LOVE
SUPPORT
DEFEND all cneme
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1925-01-09
States Represented by Young La
dies Line Up in Order of
Ratification
POLK READS PRoCLAMAT'N
Uncle Sam Pledges Enforcement
and Everybody Takes Oatl
of Allegiance

This year January 10 comes on Fri
day. What a splendid opportunity this
gives for public schools and colleges to
put on celebration. The following sug-
gestions for appropriate celebration in
public schools and colleges may have
merit:
The program should be preceded by
the giving of a prologue rcciting the his
tory of the events leading up to and sue
ceeding the submission and ratification
of the Eighteenth Amendment. Material
for this prologue may be obtained from
page 2 of this issue. 1t is suggested that
some pastor, the superintendent of
schools or other adult person give the
prologue, or, if desired, it may be pre-
pared by an older person and presented
by a student. Following the prologue
these items are suggested.
Dramatis Personae
Have some young man impersonate
Uncle Sam and another inpersonate
Acting Secretary of State Polk. Have
young woman of imposing appearance
act as Mother Columbia. Have 48 young
ladies to represent the 48 states. Let
each of the 40 ratifying states step for
ward in the order in which the states rat
flied and give the vote on ratification and
the date on which action was taken by
both House and Senate of the state. I'M
mediately after Nebraska, the thrty-sixth
1,oc al III
read to Uncle Sam and his family the
proclamation of adoption of the amend
ment. This proclamation vas made on
January %, 1919, and an explanation of
that fact may be made Now let the re-
naming states step forward and give the
figures and dates of ratification respec-
lively.
After the forty-sixth state has reported,
Connecticut steps forward and reports
that one of her houses has ratified and
gives assurance that some day the sec
ond house will ratify and she will take
her place with her sister states. Last
comes Rhode Island, who also promises
that ratification will be realized before
satisfied, thus making 100 per cent for
ratification
All this is to be followed by short
address by Uncle Sam, who pledges
every resource at his command to uphold
the Constitution and enforce the law,
and who asks members of his family, as
represented by the 48 states, to do the
same. They all reply with emphasis,
1--WE will Then Mother Columbia asks
that all the members of the family, and
all the audience rise, and led by her. each
person with left hand over heart and
right hand at forehead in salute, recite
either the American Greed or the pledge
of allegiance to the American flag. Then
all should sing, with instrumental ac-
compartment, The Star Spangled BAN
ner," followed by dismissal bencdiction.
Suitable for Church Service
This is suggested for public schools
and colleges but as will be seen, it would
do excel1ently for churches in union
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1925-01-09
DISPLAY The FLAG

1t is suggested that every citizen on
January 10 display the American flag
from his home, that all patriotic and civic
organizations so far as possible recognize
the day in some appropriate manner, that
the business streets of the towns and
cities be decorated with flags, and that
the church bells ring for period of five
minutes, one minute for each of the five
years prohibition has been in effect.
The Federation of Labor of New York
state has requested Governor Smith to
legalize LIGHT wines and beer.
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1925-01-09
Facts You Want to Know About
National Constitutional
Prohibition
FOR USE IN YOUR MEETINGS
Refute Wet Argument That Prohi-
bition Was Put Over" When
Folks Were Asleep

The nationwide campaign for con-
stitutional prohibition was launched
at the twentieth convention of the
Anti-Saloon League of America held
In Columbus, Ohio, November 1913,
1913.
TIE House of the 63rd Congress
on December %. 1914, gave a major
ity vote but lacked two-tl1irds vote
on a national prohibition amendment
resolution.
The United States Senate of the
65th Congress on Wednesday, August
I, 1917, voted to submit the national
prohibition amendment by a vote of
65 to 20. (More than the required
two-thirds.)
December II, 1917, the House of
the 65th Congress, by vote of 282
to 128, (more than the required two
thirds) passed the national prohibi-
ton amendment resolution adopted
by the Senate on August l, but with
slight amendments. These amend
nents were concurred in by the
United States Senate on Tuesday,
December 1o, 1917.
Fifteen states ratified in 1918, 6 at
regular session and 9 in special ses-
sion. Twenty-three states ratified in
the first 10 days of 1919, all in regu-
lar session of their respective legisla-
lures.
Mississippi was the first state to
ratify, acting on January 8, 1918.
Forty states ratified within thir.
teen months from the time the rcso.
luton was submitted by the United
States Congress. Six states ratified
unanimously, South Dakota, Wash
ington. Idaho, Kansas, Utah and
Wyoming.
The first SO states ratifying gave a
total of 1916 votes for the amend
ment to 822 votes against the amend
ment.
Result of Years of Effort
The adoption of the Eighteenth Amend
hlCili 1dilC do 81 lCSull III the DlOIc IHd
a score of years of agitation and educa
ton by the Anti-Saloon League and sim
liar organizations, during which year
steady and consistent progress was mad
by the dry forces. Going even benin
these years, the work of total abstinenc
agitators. Dow, Golf, Murphy and thei
kind, the influence of the Good Templar.
the w. c. T. L.. and the prohibition par
ty, were contributing factors TO. the ulti
mate victory.
Forty-six of the 4S states have ratified
Rhode Island and Connecticut are til
two states which have not yet ratified
One branch of the legislature of Con
necticut has taken favorable action.
The Volstead law making the Eight
zenith amendment effective after havin
passed the House and Senate, was vetoe
by President Wilson, and passed tn
House, overriding the Presidents vet
on October p by vote Of 10 to S.. o.
the next day, October %. the Senat
PASSED the code over the Presidents vet
by vote of 65 to 20. The wartime pro
New Britain herald., 1925-09-10
Threat To Break Brickymd Owners
 Unless They Surrender To Strikers

on the grounds to prevent strikers from communicating with the strike breakers.
 The union officials representing the organization as a whole are watchfully waiting. No atcion has been taken by them, except 10 send home all strike breakers possible. IL was estimated today by Mir. Pratt that about 500 men have been re- turned 10 their homes in various parts Of the country at the expense of the organization.
 The manufacturers have declined 10 discuss the matter, referring oues- tions to the secretary of the Con- necticut Brick Manufacturer asso- clation. Several attempts 10 get In touch with the secretary, have brought forth the information that he was not in his office.
 It Is said that the Berlin manu- lecturers are bringing in laborers from all parts of the country. The union has combatted this method of securing labor and has stopped the influx from Maine and from points south, it Is said. Mir. Pratt has been in charge of the work in this sec ton for some time.
New Britain herald., 1925-09-10
ARREST FIVE YOUTHS
 FOR THROWING BAD EGGS
Suspect that They May Know Some thing Concerning Murder
 of Mrs. Cook

Vinton, 1owc, Sept. 10 R-F1ve youths were arrested here last night charged with defacing private residence. as the result of a con- fession alleged 10 have been made by Merlin Swartbaugh at the cor oncr's inquest in which he Is quoted as saying these boys were members of the gang which rotten-egged the home of Mrs. Myrtle Cook, w. c. T. |. president. slain Monday night. Besides Swartbaugh, those arrested were Louis Gilchrist, Pete Tritten. George Thomas and Walter Long.
 Coroner C. l.. Midlin said that the youths were not taken in con- nection with the staying but they were arrested In the hope that they might supply information which would lead to clew. Warrants were also issued for two other youths in connection with the egg throwing incident.
New Britain herald., 1925-09-10
LEAG.!,s' G.a..!,' NATIONS ''''ss, } ;,;ss'~''~ ''s'1 1lJENTIAL Chamberlain Wins Applause by
 So Stating
 ASSEMBLY AT GENEVA
British Foreign Secretary Outlines Reasons for Refusal of Nation to Agree to Peace Protocol-Moeul Plebiscite Not Acceptable,

Geneva, Sept. 10 Pl-Addressing the assembly of the league of na- tions today. the British foreign sec retary, Austen Chamberlain, aroused applause at the very outset when he declared there had been a distinct growth of international interest in the league and, what was more i'm portant, d distinct growth in the leagues authority.
 He immediately launched into a discussion Of the reasons for Great Britain's rejection of the peace pro- tocol drawn up at the last assembly. The protocol, he said, obscured and destroyed the balance of the league covenant and emphasized too much the punishment for going to war rather than prevention of wars.
 Moral sanctions are greater than those of force, declared Mir. Cham berlain in criticism of the protocol, which he believed was % ambi- tious. He did not deny the neces- sity of penalties against an aggressor state but was convinced that moral sanctions would act more surely and in the long run would decide the is- sue of the conflict.
 The entire world was unanimous regarding the goal to be attained; the differences were merely as to the means of attainment.
 Britain's Aim
 Great Britain" he continued, "believes we should begin more modestly to achieve peace than Is provided in the Geneva protocol. Our aim Is to promote peace firmly. to abolish war If we can; If not. to render it difficult to make war, and 10 give time 10 the friends of peace to make their influence felt and pronounce their verdict on the side of justice"
 The speaker then came out un- cquivocally in favor of regional agreements like that proposed with Germany as the most practical
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New Britain herald., 1925-09-10
STATE LABOR HEAD BLOCKS ATTEMPT TO BAR PRESS AT
 CONVENTION SESSIONSh
Demand for Good Fur Hits Danbury Health
 Hat Maker Declares

Boooed hair has caused an ,p- creased demand for hats accord lng 10 a delegate from the United Hatters of Danbury at the state federation of labor today. This delegate was opposed to the Dan bury trade school. which he said was advertising for students.
 Health conditions in the hat lactories were reported as bad. Mercurial poisoning is afflicting many of the workers 1t was re- ported. If conditions continue we will have to do something drastic" the delegate reported.
 He said some men are losing their teeth and others are suffer- Ing from nervous troubles due to mercurial poisoning, made neces- sary by the use of inferior grades Of fur in hats.
 All the good fur being import ed into the country is being used as trimming for women's gar ments. he reported. When a girl thinks she has a nice sealskin border around her skirt she might only be getting rabbit" said the delegate.
New Britain herald., 1925-09-10
HYLAN CAUSED FORMAHO
 OF BONDING co. CLAIMED

Paul Sinnott president of the bond ing firm. Is brother of John F.. Sinnott, son-in-law and secretary of the mayor.
 After citing Mayor Hylan's ap- pointment of members of the Sim mott family 10 important city posts. Comptroller Craig and his assistant state in their answer that the bond ing firm started with capital of only $500 and that its purpose was to "capitaliIe or obtain full recog- milton Of the relation of the said Hylan and his appointees of the per- sons interested in its success"
 The answer charges that action of various city contracts was being in- fluenced by directions, communica- tions and arrangements originating or emanating from the mayors of flee in city hall" e.
 The tenor and effect of such d. rections, communications and ar arrangements" the defendants alleGe, "was that the offices Of the vari- ous boards, bodies, departments and officers holding office by appoint ment Of, or subject 10 the removal
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New Britain herald., 1925-09-10
WOMAN FINDS BODY
 OF MURDERED MAN
Intrigued by Blood Drip ping From Car She
 Inspects Interior

Hackensack. N. J., Sept. 10 R- Louis Scarpa, owner of Moonachi Manor was killed by a bullet through the head while seated in an automo- bile in front of the home of Mayor Frank Gerardi, of Moonachi early today.
 A AS calher shell was found on the right running board of the car although first examination of the body indicated that the bullet had entered his head on the left side.
 Police said that SCarpa opened an account in Carstadt bank yester- day for $40, and that the automo- bile In which his body was found formerly belonged to A. ], Weldon, Of New York.
 Scarpas body and the car were brought to Hackensack.
 The body was discovered when Q woman, whose name police have been unable to learn. noticed blood dripping from an expensive car parked in front of the home of Mayor Gerardi. Peering through the glass door Of the coupe. she saw scarpa's body slumped in the front seat.
 Scarpa was 26 years old and un- married. Theories that the slaying might have resulted from rum run ming activities or that the motive might have been robbery were dis counted by the police after prelimi- nary investigations,
 No liquor was discovered at Scar. pas roadhouse, nor vas there any in his car. On the body diamond pin gold watch and s250 in money were found. A search of Scarpa's room revealed that he was corre- spending with at least l2 women, several of whom police said were married.
 The woman who reported the staying was Mrs. Antony Fongor- mani SE9 told police that the car was standing in the middle of the street with both doors open and Scarpa's body slumped over the wheel.
New Britain herald., 1925-09-10
TEST OF STATE LAW
 ON VISITING VENDORS
Six New Haven Salesmen, Arrested Here, Appeal
 Fine

Ruling that the itinerant vendors act on the statute books includes representatives of we'll established firms who go into neighboring cities selling goods. Judge William C. Hungerford found six New Haven mon guilty of violating the act in police court this morning and fined each $l5 and costs. Attorney Wal ter J. Mccarthy of New Haven, rep r. senting the defendants, appealed the decision to the superior court, bonds for which were set at SlS0.
 Joseph Bailer, Max kittner. Allen and William Helsant, Saul Bailer and Louis Neuman were arrested last Friday by Detective Sergeant William P. McCue after a complaint was received by the police that the men were selling aluminium ware, ironing boards, fiat irons and dinner sets at homes In the east side of the city. Prosecutor Joseph c. Woods this morning introduced a number oF housewives from thst section of the city 10 show the manner in which the sales were made.
 Tn defense claimed that the law the men were charged with violat- irs did not pertain 10 them, as they were representative of q legally established firm that has been doing business In the state for several years. It was claimed that the act dealt only with vendors from out side the state who located in this state for q short period. Atty. Mccarthy attempted to show that even though the agents, working for the Consolidated Gas Iron Go. ot New Haven. delivered an article and accepted cash for 1t, the sale was not consummated here, but In New Haven where all transactions of agents must be approved.
 In making his decision. Judge Fung0rford said that he wanted it understood that the adlng of guilty in th- case in no way was a refcc. ton upon the company or the goods handled by 1t.
New Britain herald., 1925-09-10
BANDITS HOLD UP
 MAIL WAGON, ESCAPE
Four Armed Men Select Registered Sacks From
 Load; Warn Driver

Winona, Minn.. Sept. 10 P-Five bandits held up Winona mail wagon early today, tied the messen- gers hands and feet with wire and gagged him and then after selecting the four registered mall pouches out of between 50 and 60 bags, headed towards the twin cities in an auto mobile.
 The messenger, Henry Williams, was on his way from the Chicago. Milwaukee X St. Paul depot to the post office. When about three blocks from the depot. five men inter- ccpted him, led him into an alley, warned him against any outcry and told him to take orders"
 While two men covered the mes sengers with guns, one tied Williams securely with wire. He was then forced to lie on the ground. face downward. Meanwhile, the two others were scattering the mail bags hurriedly about the ground search ing for registered pouches.
 With the four registered mali pouches. the bandits fled in an au- tomobile.
 Postmaster F. B. Hicks doubted that the four pouches contained any great sum.
 A Burlington railroad employe found Williams in the alley lying be- side the mall wagon.
New Britain herald., 1925-09-10
DYING BURGLAR RETURNS
 BLIND WOMAN,S WATCH

Chicago, Sept 10 Pl-A year ago burglars entered the home of E, F. Debower, president of the American Academy of Letters. through q kitchen window and stole jewelry, including a special ly made wrist watch that en- abled Mrs, Debower, who Is blind, to tell the time. There was said to be only one other watch like 1t in Chicago.
 Tuesday night the same kitch- en window was raised and & package pushed through, It con- tained the watch and this note:
 "Jem Connors Is dieing, want you to have this and pray for him. HIS PAL"
 The watch strikes the hours and quarter hour and is valued at s1oo,
New Britain herald., 1925-09-10
BELVIDERE FIRE HOUSE
 STEP NEARER REALITY
Funds to Be Provided at Meeting of Finance
 Board

Steps will be taken at B. meeting or the board of finance and taxa ton Monday evening to provide funds for a new fire station in Bel videre, the purchase of additional pleachers for Willow Brook park athletic field, and for an addition to the slaughter house at the town farm.
 Senator Edward F. Hall, chair man of the board, conferred today with Mayor A. M. Paonessa and made arrangements for the meeting.
 The fire station and slaughter house addition will be built out of money raised through the issuance of notes payable over period of five years, but the park appropria- ton must come out of taxation or bond sales.
 Principal L. P. Slade of the Senior High school wrote Mayor Paonessa today calling attention to the ex- pected big crowds at the Hartford New Britain football game next month and asked that steps be taken, if possible to accommodate bigger crowds in the stands. Last year 5000 witnessed this game in Hartford. The stands have accom- modations for 1,40O persons.
 Studying further the condition of the city'S emergency fund, Comp troller Hanford l.. Curtis has found there is balance sufficient to meet the requirements for appointment of one additional regular patrolman in the police department, and for the purchase of two runabouts for the detectives and night street sergeants.
 Action on the purchase and ap- pointment was held up this week because the comptroller feared there was not balance sufficient to meet the outlay. Mir. Curtis had been III at his home for several weeks and during his absence withdrawals from the emergency fund had reduced that account 10 such an extent that he felt 1t unwise to permit further withdrawals until assured there was Ia sufficient amount to meet the orders,
 The common council has author iTed the use of emergency funds for these purposes and the comptroller will notify the police commission today.
New Britain herald., 1925-09-10
MACM|LLAN'S PARTY RESCUES CREW OF DANISH VESSEL
 IN GALE AT GODTHAAB
FIVE FEET OF WATER
 IN NEW YORK SUBWAY
Water Main Bursts Stop ping Traffic in Tube for
 24 Blocks

New York, Sept, 10 R-Five feet of water flowed Into the west side subway tube between S0th and s0th streets, under Broadway, today when a S6-inch water main broke a block away. All train service between 72nd and s6th streets was stopped and officials believed the tie-up would last until the afternoon.
 Although the water main break occurred in West End avenue, at Eighty-tifth street, thousands of gallons Of water found a subterra- mean channel leading to the subway tunnel under Broadway.
 Fireand subway apparatus was called 10 clear the tube. Police re- serves were ordered on duty at the five subway stations within the flooded area. Probably 400,0 1000 per- sons were affected by the tie-up.
 This was the second time that subways have been flooded within the past two months. In July the Steinway tunnel between midtown Manhattan and Queens was closed 10 traffic for 36 hours because of it's being flooded after q break in a water main at Fifth avenue and Forty second street.
 Water poured into the cellars of buildings over wide area. In the Alameda apartments In S4th street. the water at one time attained a height of fl feet.
 When the large water mains were turned off. the water In the subway tunnel fell to only few inches.
New Britain herald., 1925-09-10
Comptroller Craig and His Assistant, of New York, AlIege Conspiracy to Ob- tain City Favors.

New York, Sept. 10 F,-The bond ing company of Sinnott & Canty. Inc. which recently sued Comp troller Craig and Deputy Comp troller Kerrigan for s750.00o for libel. was incorporated with the knowledge an dapproval of Mayor Hylan for the purpose of obtaining privileges from the city in its bust ness. 1t was charged today in Rn- swers filed Craig and kerrigan.
 The libel suits were filed after Mir. Kerrigan had given out a state- ment 10 the press in which he said that ss Sinnott & Canty calls had been traced between the mayors of- flee and the company in connection with the bonding of concerns that were awarded city contracts James