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Evening star., 1926-09-18
Nebraska's Bread and Water
For Bootleggers Discussed

that Judge should visit this wrath
upon one class OF criminals who are
after all. entitled TO humane treat
ment as much as are murderers.
forgers and burglars"
"A little man can go long way on
bread and water; if he doesn't stir
about too much he can go two weeks
or more on the water alone" oh
serves the New Orleans Item, but that
paper also is reminded of medieval
methods as 1t comments: THE sen
tence is a return toward the crim-
nology of darker centuries. Today not
even f1urderers are placed on bread
andwater diet, except for fragrant vio-
latiohs of prison discipline. And tue
theory that such punishment will de
ter crime was discarded decades ago.
Adopted in it's entirety, carried to its
logical conclusion, II would bring back
the stock and the wheel, the lash and
the underground cell"
The Binghamton Press also re-
marks that such treatment I'VE had
always supposed was reserved as a
punishment for unruly prisoners. And
II flogging prisoners" adds the Press,
lis not considered cruel and un-
usual punishment in Delaware, feed.
ing 'em bread and water wouldn't he
so considered in Nebraska. Yet IL
every convicted man in Delaware were
fogged and every prisoner in Ne
braska were fed on bread and water,
public opinion would put a speedy
stop to both practices. They are
only tolerated now because they are
applied. in each State, to a class of
men whom the public likes to think
of as enduring physical suffering"
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The probability that no permanent
injury will be inflicted is conceded by
the Chicago Tribune. which. however,
contends: THAT does not in any way
alter the fact that the punishment is
intended to re so terrifying as to dis
courage other violators of the prohi
bition law as distinguished from all
other laws. Thousands of men and
womentwho stpl believe with all their
hearts that liquor 10 q curse" con-
tinues the Tribune, have deserted the
prohibition cause in alarm at the
spread OF fanaticism in It's train
Tekarnah may serve to bring other
thousands to their senses"
Would not the Judge proceed more
logically" asks the Louisville Courier
Journal. by sentencing such convict
ed bootleggers to drink their own
liquid7 That might at least have the
merit Of killing the lawbreakers quick
ly instead Of by the tortures of 40
days starvation" A comparison with
other crimes Is made by the Columbia
Record with the statement that "at
the same time. prisoners who have
stolen thousands Of dollars from the
poor. or committed mayhem. or vio-
lated any other law in the catalogue
may be fed on fried chicken and
pound cake, or one may eyen 60 otft;
to see his girl. while serving a sem
tence."
Evening star., 1926-09-18

A Judge in the Township OF Te-
kamah, Nebr., who sentenced convict
ed bootleggers to a prison diet of
bread and water for 40 days. raised an
issue which has been taken up far be.
yond the borders of Nebraska. There
is some belief that the punishment
may have the effect of reducing viola.
tions of the law, but the press gener-
ally seems to regard it as a bareback
to old-fashioned cruelties.
"The conflict over this alleged cruel
penalty" according to the Cleveland
News, reveals less of opposition to
an individual than a conflict in views
on prison reform and prison discipline.
Men with scientific training express
themselves either as opposed to the
odd penalty or take the attitude that
further experiment is necessary be-
fore judgment can be pronounced on
the judges conception Of justice. That
is we feel, the soundest attitude.
Bizarre decrees may prove effective,
although the entire history OF mans
treatment of offenders offers little
solace to the advocates OF stunt penal
ties"
General interest In the Nebraska
case is observed by the Winston
Salem Sentinel, which points out that
fines and road sentences do not seem
to stop dealers in booze; that they
do not mind a fine Of a few hundred
dollars, nor do they mind serving
short sentence on the road; the liquor
trade Is too profitable. They pay their
fine or serve their sentence" says the
Sentinel, land start out all over again.
generally with comfortable wad in
their pockets from former illegal
trades When a man finds the dis
comfort of hunger combined with work
in prospect he will think twice before
taking a chance. The combination of
bread and water with the rock pile
for 10 days might have a wholesome
effect if applied to speeders, traffickers
in whisky, and driving while under
the influence Of intoxicants. The bread
and-water sentence Is worth trying
out on a larger scale"
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Emphatic disagreement with this
view Is expressed by the Hartford
Times. which declares that except as
an extreme disciplinary measure the
diet of bread and water in American
prisons Is a relic of the harsher past.
The Supreme Court of the State has
upheld this sentence as constitutional
and not cruel and unusual" con-
tinues the Times. protesting: by
what medieyal standards of cruelty
the learned judges were guided, 1t Is
difficult to understand. since it would
not be necessary to consult more than
one or two physicians to get an idea
of the ruinous physical possibilities In
such a restHeted diet. II n pity
Evening star., 1926-09-18
Washingtons First REGATTA.

Washingtonians. for the first time
in the history OF the city, had the
privilege Yesterday of watching a
Speedboat regatta of g ma jor proper
tions. Today an additional chance will
be given for observing one OF the
finest sporting events held i'm this
country. when the worlds fastest
craft will compete for honors.
Washington chances of becoming
one of the regatta centers of the
United States loom bright after these
exhibitions. The staging for water
meets reaches perfection on the Poto-
mac. A natural vantage point for
spectators is furnished by the Speed
way and Hains Point. The river is
wide enough to allow room for large
fleet of pleasure craft besides ample
lanes for the competition.
1t is estimated that more than fifty
thousand people viewed the races yes
terday, and probably more will line
the banks and the course today to see
the slim boats skim the waters at
speeds of sixty, seventy and eighty
miles an hour. 1t is stirring spec
tacle. indeed and those who miss
viewing it will lose a thrill.
The Corinthian Yacht Club, under
whose auspices the present races are
held, and the President s Cup regatta
committee, who were instrumental in
the staging of the largest speedboat
regatta ever held in the United States,
are to be congratulated. They have
given the National Capital a view of
thrilling sport. The city will de-
mand more of these exhibitions, and
nothing could be more fitting than an
annual competition on the Potomac
for the solid gold Presidents Cup.
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Evening star., 1926-09-18

Predictions that President Coolidge
will be renominated are widely circu-
lated. Little contradiction is offered.
The Cleveland convention made it
clear that the modern forecaster
knows pretty much what he il talking
about.
Evening star., 1926-09-18

The enormous interest in the Demp-
sey-Tunney hight should not permit
Philadelphia patriots te become obliv-
ious to the fact that there was once
a War OF the Revolution.
Evening star., 1926-09-18

II has always been fashionable to
poke sly fun at a Prince Of Wales.
The court Jester is obsolete. People
laugh at a man for a while and then
take him with the most respectful
seriousness. Witness our own Henry
Ford.
Evening star., 1926-09-18

1t Is doubted by some whether Will
liam McAdoo will fave another presi-
dental boom. There is a disposition
to relegate him to the list of those who
had a good time while it lasted.
Evening star., 1926-09-18

Dat talk bout every cloud havin' a
silver linin'.' said Uncle Eben. lis un-
convincin'. II it was true every man
wifi an airship could make fortune. "
Evening star., 1926-09-18

Gov. Ritchie of Maryland is at least
one Of those favorite sons who sue
coed in holding the home State Sc
curely in line.
Evening star., 1926-09-18

Aimee Mcpherson is. not the first
person to go away on a vacation and
wish on her return that she had
stayed on the regular job.
Evening star., 1926-09-18
Mystery Literature.

Mystery Literature.
Depart, old Edgar Allan Poe.
Quit the detective scene.
Avaunt. old friend Gaboriau
And Anna Katherine Green.
The novels that we used to read
No more in thought abide,
AS we in rapt attention heed
That Jersey homicide.
Evening star., 1926-09-18

The Chinese may be inclined to at
tack foreigners in the hope that some
one will jump in from the outside and
undertake to settle a difficult dispute.
Evening star., 1926-09-18

Speed maniacs represent a danger
to life and property which no peace
conference can hope to eliminate.
Evening star., 1926-09-18
Drawing a Distinction.

II understand your boy Josh is
learning to play the saxophone''
He's takin' lessons" answered
Farmer Corntossel. But ] wouldn't t
exactly say as how he's learnin'."
Evening star., 1926-09-18
An Objection.

From the Richmond News-Leader.
One objection to easy money Is that
the fellow who gets II feels uneasy.
Evening star., 1926-09-18
Progress.

From the Boston Traveller.
Now that hundred-year-old woman
has flown in a seaplane. we are sure
it has been a century Of progress.
Evening star., 1926-09-18

"A popular song" said Hi Ho, the
1age of Chinatown lis like love
fancy which is at first irresistible and
later annOying.''
Evening star., 1926-09-18
Food.

DO YOU remember when you were
poor and had to eat liver and onions?''
Yes. answered Mr.. Cumrox. Now
| am rich. but my wife doubts very
much whether we can afford them"
Evening star., 1926-09-18

Jud Tunkins says some men are
fond of children because they are such
an easy audience.
Evening star., 1926-09-18
Decision Reserved.

Decision Reserved.
''Who is your favorite author?"
Cant say, offhand," answered
Senator Sorghum. II don't yet know
who wrote our campaign text book"
Evening star., 1926-09-18

Mexican banditry is becoming too
elaborate TO permit it 10 be dismissed
as merely a temporary expression OF
eagerness for small change
Evening star., 1926-09-18

All Other States and Canada. a..
D.i,y D and Sunday. W s.sss 90: c" NO no 4kc
Sunday only 80. yr. $4.0o' mo"
Evening star., 1926-09-18

Rate by Mail-Payable In Advance
MARYLAND and Virginia.
Evening star., 1926-09-18

y. What was the first historical
MIN made in the United States?-
E. p.
A. VIII Hays says the first his
loric hlms made were those of Presi
dent McKinley's Inauguration.
Evening star., 1926-09-18

Q: How is hydrogen obtained?-
r. M.
A. Hydrogen is produced CONNER,
cially principally by one of two meth
DDS: ID The electrolytic process bv
which water is decomposed into two
elements. hydrogen and oxygen, and
CD the steam iron process by which
hydrogen Is prepared from steam by
the action of iron.
Evening star., 1926-09-18

ladies Fair and Frail' are some
times condemned. sometimes sympa-
thizedlwith. sometimes excused. some
times reluctantly admired. by Horace
Bleackley in his book Of that title.
The subtitle is Sketches Of the Demi.
Monde During the Eighteenth Cen
tury" The author never excuses
vice. though he recognizes thar sim
ners are not always completely black.
Some of the subjects of his book are
Fanny Murray, Kitty Fisher. Nancy
Parsons. Kitty Kennedy. Grace Dal-
rymple Eliot and Gertrude Mahon.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1926-07-07
Bridge Party And
Miscellaneous Shower
For Miss M. Park

Mrs. Nettie L. Park announces
the engagement and approaching
marriage Of her daughter, Mar
jorie Grace to John w. Roberts,
son Of Mr.. and Mrs. c. H. j. Rob
erts. Of this city.
Miss Park is a popular member
Of The younger social set and will
be much feted by her many
friends. Among the pre-nuptial
events planned is a bridge party
and miscellaneous shower to be
given By Mrs. C. H. Converse and
her mother. Mrs. G. II, ]. Roberts,
AZ the latter's home, 1895 South
street. on Thursday afternoon,
July 8, from to Q o'clock.
Mr.. Roberts Is highly esteemed
among his many friends, and is
numbered among the young pro-
eressive business men of this city.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1926-07-07
Missionary Society of
Fleming Street Church
Meets Tuesday Afternoon

The missionary society of the
Fleming street Methodist church
held its regular business meeting
in the church building yesterday
afternoon, when much business of
Importance was transacted.
All reports given in were pleas
ing and Of very encouraging MAJ
ture. Many plans were laid for
the activities Of the year. Re-
ports of the quarter were excep-
tionally good.
The cottage prayer meeting
will be held at the County Home
next Thursday evening at 5 o.
clock.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1926-07-07
SIGNS you CAN BELIEVE IN

If your breath is bad and you
have spells of swimming in the
head, poor appetite, constipation
and a general no-account feeling,
it is a sign your liver is torpid. The
one really dependable remedy for
all disorders in the liver, stomach
and bowels is Herbine. 1t acts
powerfully on the liver, strength
ems digestion, purifies the bowels
and restores fine feeling of
energy, vim and cheerfulness.
Price Coo. Sold by all druggists.
NJ w F
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1926-07-07
Cobb Leaves For Tampa

Cobb Leaves For Tampa
The p. & o. steamship Cover
nor Cobb left last night at 7:30
o'clock for Tampa with a large
number of passengers on board.
The steamer viii return 10 this
port on Friday morning.
Schooner Arrives
The schooner Eureka arrived in
port Monday from Caxambas with
q load of freight which was dis
charged at the Mallory dock here
for shipment north on the steam
ship Concho.
Many Havana Passengers
The steamship Governor Cobb
arriving here yesterday afternoon
from Havnaa had a large number
Of passengers on board. Many Of
those arriving on the boat left on
the evening train en- route north.
Born. Baby Boy
A baby boy, weighing pounds,
was born recently to Mr.. and Mrs.
Garland Richardson. Mother and
baby are reported to be getting
along nicely. In a previous an
nouncement it was stated that the
new arrival was a girl.
Tp Give EntertAinmant
Preparations are now being
made for an entertainment to be
given in the near future for the
benefit Of Troop 5. Boy Scouts,
which win be under the joint di-
rection of Mrs. A. L. Whitaker
and Mrs. ]. r. Adams, and an en-
joyable evening is promised all
who attend.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1926-07-07
HeGOy Rainfall AT
Key West According
TO Report Issued

According to q report compiled
by the local weather bureau, 1.54
inches Of rain fell last Friday af-
ternoon between the hours of 4:52
and 5:54 p. M, LIS inches of
that falling in 20 minutes, be-
tween sos and 5:2s, This was
the heaviest fall for some time.
Other falls recently were on May
% when f.O2 inches fell and May
90 WIN the fall amounted to lis
inches.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1926-07-07
Notes of The Passing Day

-
Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Davis and
their daughter, Miss Paula, who
have been visiting relatives and
friends in this city during the
past few weeks have returned to
their home in Miami.
E. J. Shamhart, special agent
for the treasury department of
the customs service, with the
Tampa headquarters office, who
spent day in Key West last week,
passed through the city yesterday
evening en- route from Havana to
Miami.
Miss Dorothy McCaffery, who
had been attending school in
Jacksonville for the past five
years, was an arrival in the city
yesterday for a visit of several
weeks with her grandmother,
Mrs. Priscilla Richardson.
Mrs. Mary Ryan and daughter
were passengers leaving Tuesday
on the steamship Concho for New
York. From New York they will
proceed to Newport, Va, where
they will join Mr.. Ryan who is
now stationed in that city. Mrs.
Ryan is a daughter of Mrs. Mary
Gardner of this city.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1926-07-07

Mrs. B. P. Woodson, who had
been spending a visit of several
in Key West, was included in the
passengers leaving over the East
Coast last night en- route to points
up the state. At the termination
Of her stay in Florida, Mrs.
woodson will return to her home
in Galveston, Tex.
Miss Magdalene Albury, who
had been spending several weeks
visiting in Key West with rela-
tives, was an outgoing passenger
over the East Coast last night en-
route to West Palm Beach where
che is now making her residence.
Miss Doris Adams, who had
been visiting in the city for the
past several weeks with relatives,
was a passenger leaving over the
East Coast last evening en- route
to her home in West Palm Beach.
w. w. SanfieId, who had been
spending short visit in Key
West, left yesterday over the
East Coast en- route to Philadel-
phia, where he is engaged in the
real estate business.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1926-07-07
Personal Mention
as NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

Concho Leaves Port
The Mallory steamship CoHcho,
which arrived her eyesterday
morning from Galveston, left
again drring the day en- route to
New York. The steamer will re-
turn to this port from New York
a week rom Sunday.
Sen Jacinto Due Saturday
The Mallory steamship San
Jac;nto will arrive in port on
Saturday night from New York en-
route to Galveston. The steamer
will bring passengers only.
Rrazos Due Next Week
The Mallory steamship Brazos
will arrive here on Tuesday of
next week from New York with a
load of freight for Key West. The
steamer will also have freight for
Galveston for which port the
steamer will leave after discharg-
ing its cargo here.
Scouts Meet Friday
There will be meeting of
Troop 4, Girl Scouts, held on FRI
day afternoon, beginning at 5
o'clock, at their headquarters in
che Scottish Rite hall, corner of
Eaton and Simonton streets, and
a full attendance of members Is
desired.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1926-07-07
Order Of De Molay
Inst0lls New Officers
Here Last EUening

The local lodge OF the order Of
De Molay installed the recently
elected officers at the regular
meeting last night. The new
roster OF officials for the ensuing
year inclules; Cotton Parks, NJ,
C.: Joseph Mondul. $. q. and
WIZ Iiamlin, ]. G.
The De Molays report their lo-
enf organization growing rapidly
and les affairs in a flourishing
condition.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1926-07-07

Something new. CERTAIN
TEED FLOOR ENAMEL of high
Iustre, it's tough, will endure
hard usage and the tread of count
less footsteps, keeps floors easy to
clean and retards splintering and
cracking. This is not a floor stain,
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1926-07-07
To Hold Meeting

To Hold Meeting
There viii be regular meeting
of the Daughters of the King held
at st. Paul's Church tomorrow af-
ternoon beginning at 5 o'clock.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1926-07-07

it's a floor enamel, it's tough, just
what floor needs. for old and
new floors. Made by the Certain
teed Products Co., manufacturers
of quality paints. They have six
teen plants throughout the coun-
try. The finest oils and pigments
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1926-07-07

Old newspapers are extensively
used for UNDERTAKING carpets and
large rugs. They make the floor
eovering last longer and reduce
the sound Of footsteps; they pro-
teet the floor. reduce dust aceu.
mnlation. make homes more sanl-
tary and house cleaning much
sasier. They are extremely mex
pensive and can be bought at most
any newspaper plant. The Cisi-
nen has a larger quantity oa hand
and sells 100 for five cents.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1926-07-07

.obtainable in their manufacture of
paints and skilled workers in their
sixteen plants. This is the fac
tory / purchased my car load of
paint from. White Zinc combina-
tion, 100 per cent pure white, at
$3.50 per hundred pounds. Will
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1926-07-07
QUALIFIED TO PREACH

ALTON, Eng. Capt. W. S. c.
Stephens, who has sailed to be or
dained as a Canadian ministers
has been soldier, aviator, engin
eer, salesman and tax collector.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1926-07-07

Ada ThcaI. is. Of Nottingham,
Eng, stole money to buy dance
dress and was sentenced to go to
bed at 10 o'clock every night for
three years.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1926-07-07

Only two out of $500 workers
employed IN the textile mills of
Knoxville, Tenn, are foreign born.
All the others are native-born
Americans.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1926-07-07

allow you five per cent off when
purchased in 100 pound lots Just
think $3.50 for 100 lbs. ofszinc
combination, 100 per cent white.
Ready-mixed paint at s2.75 per
gallon and up. At Albury's Hard
ware Store, 700 Duval street.
juiys-7
New Britain herald., 1926-06-18

The city should attempt to avoid slipping back to the old methods of failure to abide by the building rules. failure to obtain permits, and all the other improper and loose methods that obtained. When 1t is realized that one tenement building in the West End gave signs of bulg- ing. forcing those living in the building to make a hurried exit; that a factory building collapsed, with loss of life; that city school was found to be settling, forcing discontinuance Of its use - when all these things are taken into con- sideratlon it is necessary to err on the side of caution rather than take chances merely in order to save few dollars in salary to civic employe.
 The city still requires the two in- spectors. irrespective of who is placed as chief or who is made the deputy; and in the opinion Of many there really is sufficient work for three inspectors at the present time.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-18
OUR MARKET TROUBLES

After a hiatus Of approximately a year, again comes to the front the question of what 10 do about the hawkers' market on East Main street. Citizens generally have been of the opinion the question was settled last year, but as compara- lively few live in the vicinity they evidently were not aware of the continued irritation caused by the noise Of barter and trade. Try as they might, it Is unlikely that the hawkers can get along without hawking, or minus legitimate at tention-compelling methods of sell ing their goods.
 A market place alongside q street curbing is different than the quiet Of a merchants store; the technic of doing business is differ ont; there is a certain amount of loud talking connected with the business that cannot be eradicated. Cries Of Here for fresh cabbages, new onions, beets, lettuce and bcars," etc. are an integral part of the calling, It is useless to expect funereal-likc quietude in such sur roundings. The persons buying the goods don't mind the preliminary discussions; they are not there very long 10 hear it, IL is the neigh bors who complain. And they no doubt are justified in being "riied" If, as they say, the discussion over quality and price begins so early in the morning that it interfercs with slumbor.
 But in the case of East Main street there would seem to be an easy method of circumventing the situation. Why not place the mar ket on Center street instead. There is an entire block just around the corner" from the present market stand which has only one resi- dcnco, and that down at inc corner Of Commercial street The remain der of the block IS well adapted to market purposes and doubtless a change 10 ttat street would result in no objections from any quarter The market would remain in the same neiehborhood and regular customers could find it just as easily.