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The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1926-11-01
THE BISHOP WANTS TO KNOW
Bishop of London Says Americans
Visiting England Opposed to Pro-
hibition. How Did We Win It?

A special dispatch in the Chicago Trib-
une carrying an Ames, Iowa, dateline of
September 80, reports an interview with
the Rt. Rev. and the Ri. Hon. Arthur Fo-
ley Wilmington Ingram Bishop of Lon
don, who is in this country visiting Amer
lean colleges. The Bishop wants to know
three things, says this di patch
First, How did you succeed n pass
ing the prohibition law in a demo-
cratic country when every American
who comes to England is complaining
about it?
Second How do you pay such high
wages in this country and yet make
so much money for owners?
Third, What Is the difference be
tween a Republican and Democrat?
For the most part, American .oLrists in
England who are complaining about pro-
hibition do not represent the rank and file
OF the people of this country who were
responsible for writing the Eighteenth
Amendment into the Constitution Not a
large percentage of the millions of Amer
lean farmers, mechanics, ministers, social
workers, housewives. ever go to Europe.
The discontents who visit London in
search Of drink never were in favor of
prohibition, and are not in favor of it now,
but they represent a very small minor
ity.
Various reasons are gwen for americas
unprecedented prosperity-her natural re-
sources, mass production and standardized
ton, and many others. Opponents OF pro-
hibition will not admit it. but prohibition
itself is one big factor contributing to our
prosperity Americas wage earners are
riding to work in automobiles They are
building homes and furnishing their homes
not only with necessities, but with lux
uries. All of which means increased pro-
duction and increased prosperity for the
manufacturer.
We let the Chicago Daily News answer
the Bishops third question, which paper
says: "The differences between many Re-
publicans and Democrats are nominal or
trivial. Legislation is tending to become
non-partisan."
The Tribune says: "The Bishop is tee
totaler and has been a great temperance
worker. He expressed no opir;on on the
American situation beyond calling it the
greatest social experiment, but promised
that he would ask and answer questions
on this and other topics as he gets around
and meets people and learns"
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1926-11-01

Anti-Saloon League OF America)
candidates are dry, but Senator Stanheld,
who is opposed as wet has entered the
field as an independent. In Massachusetts
former Senator David |. Walsh, wet DEM
ocrat, is oppsng Senator Butler. who ia
vors law enforcement legislation.
Fifty Congressional Contests
There are about fifty contests in the
congressional field. Some of the more i'm
portant ones are: In Ohio, Roy G.. Fitz-
gerald, dry Republican, is opposed by T.
A. Mccain, wet Democrat Martin L.
Davey, dry Democrat, is opposed by wet
Republican, Arthur w. Sweeney; Frank
Murphy, dry Republican. is opposed by
John w. Nolan. wet Democrat. In ILL
nois, Congressmen-at-large Yates and
Rathbone, strong drys, are opposed by
Democratic vets, Wise and Karch. Ed
ward J. King. dry Republican, is opposed
by +. VIM. Heckenkamp Jr., wet Demo-
crat.
In New York. Republican platform
urges people to vote on referendum. Dem
ocratic platform pledges support OF refer
endum proposal to substitute new dehni-
ton of Intoxicating liquor SO as to include
only those which are Misunderstanding in
fact. Supreme Court has made clear that
such definition would make law nou-en-
forceabe, consequently Democratic can
didates are pledged to an indefensible pro-
gram and Republicans ask for a vote on it.
Drys suggest ignoring it.
The primaries have resulted in the re-
nomination of 3o4 of the ASS members of
the House. OF these POS have voted dry
and 90 wet. OF the II nominated in place
of present Congressman, II are wet and
6 non-c ommittal
Issue Involves More Than Prohibition
The issue at stake in this campaign is
more than liquor--it is whether majorities
or minorities shall rule, and whether a
camouhaged attack on the Constitution
and the government shall succeed. Good
citizens should inform themselves on the
stand taken by candidates for office on the
question of unfolding the law and do all
in their power to secure the election of Of
ficers who believe in the law and its en-
forcement
In those states where the state enforce
ment codes are under fire, it is the duty of
the citizens to throw their strength into
the fight to retain them. The Eighteenth
Amendment prohibits the manufacture
and sale of intoxicating liquors and makes
it the duty of Congress and the states to
enforce this prohibition. When the Con-
stitution prohibits it carries the duty to
make the prohibition effective, and any
state which repeats its enforcement law
encourages lawlessness. Liquor dealers,
knowing that few federal officers cannot
cover the entire field, will grow bold in
violation. An undue burden would be
placed on the federal government by
Stacker states. The states would lose the
fines and penalties now collected without
added cost through state and local officers.
1t would be unfair even to the lawbreaker
TO repeal the state enforcement acts, be-
cause the federal courts would be over
crowded and he would be compelled to be
held under bond or in jail for months be-
fore he could be tried
A legal method is provided for any de-
sired change in the Constitution, the
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1926-11-01

Anti-SaIoon League Of America)
candidates are dry, but Senator Stanfeld,
who is opposed as wet has entered the
field as an independent. In Massachusetts,
former Senator David /. Walsh. wet DEM
ocrat, is oppsing Senator Butler. who ia
vors law enforcement legislation.
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1926-11-01
THE POLITICAL SITUATION IN The STATES
Every Country Wet Eight
Holding Rndums of Them Not Binding Senatorial
Contests Center of the Fight in Several States

CYayne Whee General League
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A Sentimental Jurist.

Two men who had just pleaded
guilty TO a charge Of robbery stood
before a Brooklyn Judge for sentence.
The victim OF the robbers was the
judges brother, a motor dealer. They
had worked for him for several years
and had stolen automobile parts from
him worth $500. The judge dispensed
Justice with gesture. ''It you had
robbed some one else than my
brother" he said. II would not let
you off with a suspended sentence.
but. as my brother was the victim.
I am going TO show you I am not
vin6ictive'' So the sentences were
suspended.
This sort Of sentimen ntality in court
is calculated 20 encourage the crooks.
Perhaps IN these two cases the thieves
will proceed henceforth In the path
Of righteousness. 1t may be that
they will never slip again, whereas
IL they were sent 10 prison for their
thsfts they would later practice rob.
berg as q business. But what Of the
lawbreakers who are watching the
courts for guidancs 90 their own con.
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duct? Every soft sentence. every pro-
baton. every parole. every suspended
penalty is an incentive to them to
keep on with their adventures against
the law.
OF course. there are cases warrant
ing sentence suspension. probation
and parole. Sometimes brands are
snatched from the burning by these
means. Often families are saved from
separation and homes from destruc-
ton by the grant Of mercy to an Of
fender. But the mitigation of punish
ments has been carried altogether too
far. Confirmed criminals are let off
lightly because Of some particular cir.
cumstances which appeal to the emo.
tions OF the court. 1t may be repeated
that every case Of mitigation con-
tributes to the crime records.
Evening star., 1926-10-20

Public opinion finds no cause for
satisfaction in reviewing the mistrial
of the case Of Harry NJ. Daugherty
and Thomas w. Miller. charged with
conspiracy to deprive the Govern
ment of their best services in a ST.
100000 alien property negotiation.
IF they are guiltless," in the
opinion of the st. Paul Pioneer Press.
"Daugherty and Miller must be just
as dissatisfied with their present
status as the public. These men
once held positions Of the highest
national trust, and we do not think
that they can be satisfied with any
thing short of q complete and un-
equivocal vindication." The Louis
Vile Herald-Post also suggests that
"If they are as blameleSS as they con-
tend, they should not wait upon the
district attorneys decision whether
to bring new trials. They should
insist upon them." continues that
paper. go that their names be clear
ed. Until that is done they remain
under the cloud of indictment, which
Is certainly nothing for a clear con-
science to be grateful for. Nor Is II
anything to gloat over that the only
bar to prosecution on graft and brib-
cry, instead of a conspiracy. was the
statute of limitations"
"The defendants and the public"
declares the Detroit News. were en-
titled to a. clean-cut verdict, whether
Of guilt or innocence. Not that the
Jurors are to blame for their failure
to reach an agreement. The evidence
against the former Government OFF,
cials was circumstantial. The pO-
sition of the Jurors. after reviewing
It, probably fairly reflects the position
of the public as to the guilt or inno-
cence of the Acknowledgement un-
certainty, with a private predispo-
sition, since the defendants were
politically prominent. to a belief in
their guilt. 1t Is too bad no verdict
was found because, as it is, the trial.
in retrospect, seems to have served
no purpose other than the stirring
UP Of a lot Of malodorous garbage"
II \ -
"In plain English, this case, now
left hanging in the air." it Is pointed
out by the Rochester Times Union
involved a charge that In the han
ding Of millions in property. taken
from allen enemies and retained long
after peace had been declared, the
vicious practices OF corrupt Oriental
regimes, under which even a just
claim receives no attention until the
proper palms have been creased, pre-
vailed in the United States. Senator
Borah is right in declaring that the
whole alien property situation has
Evening star., 1926-10-20

dred were killed by earthquake: in
Egypt one hundred and ten. Famines
have visited Russia and the Near East,
the latter being simply a continua-
ton OF that existing ever since Noah
lands91 on AraIat. A Greek revolu-
ton, a Polish revolution, the "Donny-
brook fair" in China, the religious dis
pute in Mexico. religious riots in
India. Spanish unrest and the daily
French financial crisis all have occu-
pied THE front pages of newspapers.
Mine disasters have been frequent.
The Florida hurricane is fresh in every
mind. Washington lost the American
League pennant and the sudden pen
chant Of Mr.. Coolidge for fly, bait and
spoon.lAook has convulsed the pisca-
torial world. And perhaps most ter.
rible Of all. some one took a shot at
MussoHhi.
The worst is yet to come. Weather
Bureau officials claim that q real old
fashioned hard" Winter is on its way,
the most severe since 1917. Mars and
Mercury have been conjoining and
parting eH'er since the beginning Of
mundane time, as have many other
combinations Of planets. According
to the sanie reasoning a conjunction
Of Venus and Saturn would make
womenkind gloomy for three hundred
and sixty five days.
A glance Backward at almost any
year since history began would. how.
ever, justify such a prognostication as
these horosco pic experts made for 1926
For every disaster and disagreeable
happening ore can think of some
counterbalanciug benefit or pleasant
occurrence. fLnd the old world gets
better and better as time goes on
These perfectly terrible" years are
like an OCCASIONAL round pebble in the
road Of a ped astrian taking a long
hike. He may suffer a stone-bruise,
but he gets there just the same.
Evening star., 1926-10-20
horoscope Horrors.

The British Institute OF Astrology
took It's pen in hand as long ago as
December, 1921, and told the world
which, with due regard to any preju.
dice against slang. was at that time
more or less cock-eyed-that 1926 was
going to be a terrible year. 1t was
destined to shake said world to its
foundations, both politically and ohys-
ically. 1t was to be a succession Of
plaques, famines. floods. shipwrecks.
riotings and revolutions.
This horoscope. spread over the
earth by the Associated Press. went
on to state that the conjunction Of
Mars and Mercury would cause
all this superabundance Of trouble. and
that six years later. in 1932-year Of
the George Washington bicentennial---
the Great Armageddon would take
place, all previous Armageddons being
weak limitations. Mohammedanism al.
lied with bolshevism was to hand a
knockout punch to the Anglo-Saxon
peoples. The final outcome. however.
would be universal peace for the weary
survivors
Looking back over the hrat nine
and a half months Of 1925. thinws have
been rather messy. There have been
foods OF water in Jugoslavia, Austria
and Illinois. and of bootleg stuff In a
large area Of the United States. There
storms as were featured by the rescue
feat OF the s. S. President Roosevelt.
The Lake Denmark arsenal blew up
with a bang that. had SUFFICIENT atmos-
phere existed. zssad have been heard
on the snesA 1a aumatra four hun.
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which older methods may be neces-
sary." (Thus he paves the way for
a good padding, now and then, when
necessarily
But the more the science Of child
psychology is perfected and the more
experience we acquire In nursery
, schools the more perfectly the new
methods can be. applied"
II 4 y
The real failure of the older educa-
ton lay In the fact that normally
inquisitive children--and what Is
more anxious to learn than a little
child?-were turned into older boys
and girls who were willing to shirk
knowledge getting, happy to cut"
classes. eager to play hockey" bored
by lessons, unable utterly to realize
that they were in school for a pur.
pose.
Whose fault was It?
Honest teachers long realized that,
though they might publicly place the
blame on little Johnny or Susie. the
real reason lay in the absolute failure
Of educational methods to preserve
the natural curiosity Of children.
Something was wrong. every time
q more or less normal boy hated
school. Something ra+tcally Is wrong.
each time a schoolDoy feels that
school Is a task, not an opportunity.
Bertrand Russell points out as we'll
as any one we have ever read just
what the trouble is. and how it may
be corrected. Firmly believing that
the ideal system Of education must be
democratic, Mr.. Russell deplores the
tendency to make education useful
rather than ornamental" This. by
the way, Is just the opposite Of what
Herbert Spencer deplored--so 1t may
be seen that Spencer wrote to some
purpose!
School and It's rules must be obeyed
as q means to enjoyment! Every
body has always known, Mr.. Russell
points out. that It Is easy to obtain
self discipline in games, but no one
has supposed that the acquisition Of
knowledge could be made sufficiently
interesting to bring the same motives
into operation.
"The fundamental idea Is simple:
that the right discipline consists, not
in external compulsion, but in habits
Of mind which lead spontaneously to
desirable rather than undesirable ac-
tivities"
- 4 \
The spontaneous wish to learn, Mr..
Russell says, (which every normal
child possesses, as shown in its efforts
to walk and talk, should be the driv-
ing force in education"
How sadly the average parent and
the average school misapplies this,
one has only to look around him to
note!
by the time the child is years
old, moral education ought to be
nearly complete-that is to say. the
further virtues which will be required
in later years ought to be developed
by the boy or girl spontaneously. as
a result Of good habits already exist
ing and ambitions already stimulated"
Mr.. Russell gives many hints. which
the wise will be able to apply, and
which also the wise will use to lead
them on to further investigation of
the subject. and the precise applica-
ton Of proper methods.
It Is amazing how few people. espe-
cially parents. have made any particu.
lar investigation Of the Montessori
methods. or nursery schools. or the
subject Of modern Psychology applied
to education in general.
Education and the Good Life" will
serve as an introduction. then. to a
large subject. one of the most in.
teresting in the world. and a subject
in which all that we may learn is
lamentably little.
Evening star., 1926-10-20
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.

Dream of Million.
"Oh. what would you do with a mil.
lion?"
The answer is easy and quick.
mo more as a humble civilian
I'd practice economy's trick.
I'd spend double price for dinner,
I'd pay double cost for a roof.
Till the doctor said 1 must grow
thinner
And from stuffy rooms slumber
aloof
''I'd probably get indigestion
And daily with bootlegging bungs.
Physicians would raise a grave Ques-
ton
Regarding the state Of my lungs.
And strangers would hasten to tell me
OF some great investment or cure.
Each friend would have something to
sell me-
So, mebbe it's best to be poor.
Evening star., 1926-10-20

! @. Is lightning a high-frequency
alternating current?-H. A. u.
! A. The Weather Bureau says that
1t is now believed that lightning is
essentially q one-way discharge.
@. II one wishes to use the plural
of esquire after the names of two men
how should it be abbreviated?-T. G.
A. Either EsQS. or EsQrs. may be
used. This method of address is sell
dom used in this country.
O. When the Prince of Wales sue
ceeds to the throne what will his
| name be?-J. r. B.
A. When the Prince OF Wales be-
comes King Of England. he Will be
| known as Edward VIII. his grand
| father having been known as Edward
VII. The title Of the English King
comprises his given Christian name
| followed by the number to indicate
his place in the succession; as. for
instance, the first King named
George was George /. the second
King named George II, etc.
@. Is blind as a bat" a true
simile?-C. c. B.
A. The sensory faculties or oats
are remarkably developed In adap'
| tation to their nocturnal habits. AS
blind as q bat" Is a mistaken simile.
All have efficient eyes. In the more
familiar insect.eating specie they are
likely to be small. beadlike and
nearly hidden in soft fur.
O. How long do sun spots last p
s. Il.
A. Their average duration is a
month or two. Some last but Few
days, while others last several
months.
@. Where is peppermint raised In
the United States?-G. I.
A. It Is cultivated on a CONNER
cial scale chiefly on the muck lands or
southern Michigan and northern In
diana.
@. What is Japanese silk?-A.
F. w.
A. Japanese silk is q plain woven,
lustrous silk manufactured In Japan.
The name covers a variety OF Japa-
nese silks, but Is most generally ap-
piled to habutai.
O. I have q painting by an artist
named Stoopendaal. Please tell some
thing about HMM. A. B.
A. The painter named B. Stoopen-
daal fourished about ITO. His given
name was Bastiaan. In his best
plates, he appears to have initiated
the style Of Cornelius Visscher.
Stoopendaal engraved plates for
Clark's Caesar" published in 1712.
We also find reference to a Daniel
Stoopendaal who was cotemporary
Of Bastiaan.
@. Does the title Pasha signify that
its bearer is Of noble birth "A. b. r
A. Pasha is a title Of rank in Tur-
key: formerly an honorable title of a
prince Of the blood: latterly a title
Of the higher military and civil Of
ficials.
@. What cities are now the dir
tiest ID. p.
A. According to n. c.. Murphy,
Louisville air filter manufacturer,
Pittsburgh is no longer the smokiest
city in the United States. a device
for measuring the number Of dust
particles per cubic foot of air showed
in tests in 80 cities. according to Muir
phy, that st. Louis and Cincinnati
both surpass Pittsburgh In the tmpur-
ity of their atmosphere. Detroit ranks
| fourth, the device showed, with Chi
cago, Indianapolis. Cleveland, Louis
willie, Buffalo, Baltimore, Milwaukee,
| Toledo, Columbus and Philadelphia
following in order. New York ranks
| fifteenth in Murphy's table, with
Kansas City, Atlanta, Minneapolis,
Des Moines. Washington. Denver. San
Francisco and Boston below 1t.
@. Is Denmark under prohibition
| law?-G. r. B.
A. At the present time Denmark is
not under prohibition laws. excepting
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concerned. in one OF these States is
the direct antithesis Of the political
situation in the other. How is any
one to make head or tail nationally
out of such complicated politics? 1t
can't be done, now at least.
Nationally the country Is still
strongly Republican. and II an cleo
ton were to be held today, with
President Coolidge as the candidate.
another Republican sweep would fol-
low. The congressional contests this
year. however. are almost altogether
family affairs-affairs Of the individual
States. While the Democrats doubt.
less will see and claim a Democratic
triumph If they should win control of
the Senate this Fall. it cannot be cor
rectly interpreted as a triumph for the
national principles Of government as
cribed nationally to the Democratic
party.
Evening star., 1926-10-20

A Vice President used to be an in
conspicuous official. Mr.. Dawes has
changed this and demonstrated that
while his higher tie'e may imply re.
pose the position Of presiding officer of
the Senate may be rendered exceed
ingly dynamic.
Evening star., 1926-10-20

The Republicans and Democrats
preserve the old party designations. al.
though individual members of each
organization cherish opinions shared
by members Of the other. The name
Of political party is no longer a re-
liable signal Of distinction for classi-
fed voters.
Evening star., 1926-10-20

Mexico and Japan are hinted at as
possible sources Of warlike aggression
against the L. S. A. Both countries
have much local business needing at
tention. The role Of original war pro-
moter has usually been highly fictitious
and non.profitable.
Evening star., 1926-10-20

Forebodings Of another war" tend
to spoil the pleasurable expectations
of a flve-day week plan. No soldier
can expect to get off with five days
labor at liberal pay.
Evening star., 1926-10-20

New York sends many plays ON the
road in the hope Of recouping for a
bad Broadway season. The butter
and egg man who stays at home and
merely pays for two seats next the
aisle gets off easy.
Evening star., 1926-10-20

Hospitality generous and sincere will
be accorded Queen Marie, who is in
the hands of her friends. regardless Of
Misunderstanding which may arise in
connection with committees of ar.
rangements.
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Washington. d. c., is not only the
most beautiful city in the world, but
is rapidly becoming one Of the largest
communities. 1t also has one Of the
worlds most interesting collections of
votelesS citizens.
Evening star., 1926-10-20

Paris some time ago announced that
long skirts would again be in vogue.
France has made miscalculations in
fashions as we'll as in finance.
Evening star., 1926-10-20

Missouri will be reluctant In con-
sidering any movement to shelve
James a. Reed. He is widely regarded
a. the States best advertisement.
Evening star., 1926-10-20

Norway's vote for prohibition is not
as large as was expected. America 8
enforcement system is not yet as en-
couraging an example as it ought
to be-
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A prize fight, though backed by a
liberal purse. Is most important in its
lucrative possibilities as a battle for
the vaudeville spotlight.
Evening star., 1926-10-20
Dark Days.

From the San Antonio Express.
New York's window.cleaners have
gone on strike and the outlook ts
rather hazy.
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Feminine Glfile.

Feminine Guile.
Poor Samson fingered in despair,
The tale AYERS,
Because Delilah bobbed his hair
Instead of hers.