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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-15
Gulls On Breakwater
Escort Boats on Way

Chicago, Nov. 13-(F)-Gulls COW
ering the long breakwater at the
mouth of the Chicago river provide
an interesting spectacle as they rise,
cloudlike, to greet an outgoing ship
and detail a few of their number to
accompany it across Lake Michigan.
As the huge double span Michigan
Avenue bridge, last barrier over the
murkey stream, bisects and moves
noiselessly skyward in response to
the throaty warning of the vessel,
nosing slowly northward, swarms of
sulls leave their resting place and
begin to circle the ship.
They escort the boat some distance
into the lake and then, as if previ-
ously arranged, the greater number
return to the breallwater, leaving a
few of their companions to make
the trip. They seem to feel that food
to be picked from refuse of the ship
is not enough for the entire flock.
The gulls in the winter depend
largely on food they can pick from
the Chicago river as it flows back
ward from the lake.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-15
Italy Awakened bv MussoIini

The Fascist under Mussolini have
brought about a complete change in
Italy.
The largest thing they have done is
to awaken her to realization of her
destiny-and that destiny, so they say,
Is the resurrection of the Old Roman
Empire. Inspired by this dazzling
vision the whole nation, is arising in a
new renaissance, which will profound
ly influence our times.
The other day in Genoa they started
| movement for everybody in Italy to
voluntarily subscribe a dollar q year
to pay the war debt-and the idea is
sweeping the country. This is pat
riotism plus.
Italy is awakening. Will 1t inspire
or imperil our civilization. If it limits
itself to the frontiers of Italy, 1t will
be great thing: but if the Italian
people are imbued with the old Rom
an dream, there is sure to be trouble
Mussolini has wound them up-let us
hope he can control them. He is a
great leader, easily the greatest and
most beloved in Europe.
The people of Augusta will welcome
the opportunity to hear Tom Skeyhill
lecture on Mussolini and the Black
Shirts tomorrow night at Augusta
! City hall. The Augusta Business &
Professional Women's Club are spon-
! Soring this lecture.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-15
Kill Horse After
Automobile Strikes
Team Sunday Eve.

Three young people had very
fortunate escape from injury about
5:15 Sunday evening in an accident
which occurred at Pettingills Corner
and which resulted in the smashing
of the wagon in which they were
riding and serious injuries to the
horse, which was later shot. I
The team, owned by Joe Trask of
the Church Hill road and driven by
Leroy Oliver who was accompanied
by Gladys and Raymond Oliver, was
travelling toward Waterville on Ban
gor street when an Essex coach own
ed by Charles Evers of Murray
street and driven by his son. Charles,
came from behind and struck the
wagon, demolishing it. The horse
was knocked down in the car track
and was so badly injured that it was
found necessary to kill it. The auto
mobile was slightly damaged, the
mud guard being crumpled and the
head lights broken. Neither the oc-
cupants of the wagon nor the driver
of the automobile were injured. 1t
was understood that young Evers
claims that the wagon carried no
light as is required and that he did
not see it until too late to avoid
the collision.
1t was understood in this city Sun
day night that late Sunday afternoon
an accident involving four cars had
occurred on the new stretch of gray
ell road east of the Togus Home. AS
the story was told the accident oc-
CURED near a fridge which has been
partially blocked off, one car going
into the ditch and the others being
involved as they tried to pass the
first.
In connection with this accident it
was said that an Augusta man,
James Carney of North street. was
concerned in the accident, although
whether as driver or passenger in
one of the machines was not made
clear
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-15
Series Dance Contest

The first of a series of fox trot
contests was held at Union Hall last
Saturday evening. Unusual interest
was shown and considerable num-
Der of couples took part The music
for the contest was played at the
regular and drag" tempos giving the
dancers ample opportunity to DEM
onsuate their skill. The winning
couple. which was chosen by popular
applaus. was Philip st. Laurence and
Miss Emily Cyr. Mr.. st. Laurence,
whose home is in Lewiston. claims to
be the champion eccentric dancer of
New England. He specializes in the
Frisco, Charleston and the very new
Back Bottom dances. Individual
prizes were given the winning couple.
These contests will be held every
Saturday evening until Christmas
night when the six winning couples
will contest for silver loving cup
Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-15
Literary Club

The newly organized Burnham Lit
erary Club met on Thursday after
noon at the home Of Mrs. Minnie
Gerald. The meeting was opened by
the President. Mrs. Gerald, by all re-
peating the Club collect, repeating
the Lords Prayer, and singing
America" After the business session
the following program was given:
Reading, THE Vanishing American"
by Zane Grey; Magazine article by
Ermtne Davis; reading of the Proc
lamation for Armistice Day by Mabel
Watson: reading on Arnlistice Day
by Annie Berry; reading about Ar
mistice Day by Ruth E. Mudgett.
The room was appropriately deco
rated with American flags, and the
service flag of Burnham, having on
it p stars, occupied prominent
place. Nine members were in atten-
dance. The next meeting will be held
Thursday, Dec. .. with Mrs. Ida NJ.
Foster, and the subject will be on
Thanksgiving.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-15

formed upon the skull last Monday
night, but no improvement evident.
Mr.. and Mrs. Claire Wiley of
Clinton were calling on friends in
town Sunday.
Miss Evelyn Burke was a Sunday
guest of her parents. Mr.. and Mrs.
A. S. Burke.
Fred Hicks, and son Fred. were In
Clinton and Canaan, Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Burpee Saunders OBJ
served their fifteenth wedding anil
versary last Sunday.
Mrs. Arland Lowe has been sick
with slight attack of influenza.
The Progressive Club met Tues
day afternoon with Miss Dorothy
Bray. The usual routine business
was transacted and names drawn
for the exchange of gifts at the
Christmas tree which will be held
the last meeting in December. The
next meeting will be held in two
weeks with Mrs. Nancy Emery. All
members are urged to be present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-15
To Meet Mr.. Gould
Rep. Committee
Dinner, Nov. II

Hon. Arthur r. Gould of Presque
Isle, Republican candidate for L. S.
senator at the special election on Nov.
20. will be in Augusta on Wednesday.
Mr.. Gould will come here to attend a
special meeting of the Kennebec
county Republican committee which
will be held at 1890 at the Augusta
Girls Community club. Hon. Burleigh
Martin, chairman of the county COM
mlttee, has sent out notices to the
various members and to other work.
ers and has received assurances that
there will be big turn out from all
parts of the county.
In addition to the members of the
Kennebec committee, there will be a
number of members of the State COM
mittee present as well as a few espec-
tally invited guests. A dinner will be
served and an opportunity given all
to meet Mr.. Gould.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-15
Fathers Night, Cony
PIT. Association
Monday Evening

Fathers Night will be observed by
the Cony- Parent Teacher Associa-
ton, Monday evening, November Is
This meeting will be in charge of
the mems committee. composed OF
A. M. G. Soule, chairman, Frank E.
Tracy, o. B. Frost and Charles P.
Kinsman. The meeting will be en-
tirely in the hands of the fathers OF
Cony students. About 20 prominent
business and professional men will
give five minute speeches.
Refreshments of coffee and sand
witches will be served, in charge of
Mrs. Dwight Higgins and Mrs. Will
liam Warrell
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-15
READFIELD
Ladies' Aid.


DEPOT--The Ladies Aid met
Thursday, November 10, with Mrs
Belle Perkins, North Augusta, a for
mer member here. Work consisted
of aprons and patchwork. After the
bounteous lunch served and eaten by
members whose appetites were
sharpened by a 10-mile ride, sewing
was resumed, then the business
meeting was called, after which was
time for adieus. All were pleased
with the day thus passed.
Mrs. Ruth Jones has returned from
a visit at her sons home In Lewis
ton, her sister-in-law Mrs. Lucine
Newton, Sabattus.
Mrs. Amy Packard attended Quar-
terly meeting Sunday at the Friends
Chuck, Winthrop Center.
Mr.. and Mrs. Nelson Wells went,
Tuesday, to Fayette. to visit their son
and family.
Miss Ethelyn Pinkham, sister, and
two friends, of West Southport, We're
Sunday callers at the home of Mrs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-15
SHAWMUT

Erving Lord passed Monday In
Dover FoXcroft. on business.
Donald Hackett, who was in an
automobile accident and was taken
to the Sisters Hospital in Waterville,
last Thursday, has so far recovered
as to be able to be brought home.
Mr.. Hackett is getting along as well
as can be expected.
Clyde Johnston, who was severely
injured by an automobile last Thurs
day evening, still remains in an I'M
conscious condition at the Sisters
Hospital. An operation was per-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-15
Hospital Aid to
Donate Apparatus
To City Hospital

At meeting of the Hospital Aid
society Saturday at the home of
Mrs. George E. Macomber, it was
voted to give modern type gas
oxygen apparatus for the admins
tering Of anasthetics to patients of
the Augusta General hospital. 1t
was also voted to give modern equip
ment for fractures. 1t is the desire
Of the members of the Hospital Aid
to cooperate with the trustees and
staff in order to keep the hospital in
the highest class.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-15
ma ". 3, Crosby
anu twenty-four other
STATE Or MAINE

|ssslis,. ,ss'-Board Of cour+r co,>,
N, asIsI hs August s fSunt session. SION
|SSssA lss yy adjournment, Noyem..
! tri,,,sSsre going Petition s,.,.s
~, tfiaving been received
ssht 10 bo O'' e are responsible
vt forth n, heard touching the
\ 1NeriouSs oaRsD.,ERED. that thirty
EGtSty Cor mosice be given. that
N Cove commissioners will meet
h ay the 1u atha in Vassalboro
hi 70 vI e,ock :, A. M; and thence
Esr, Petite" IN. tne route mentioned
ks hear tba and Immediately aft.
eef's and the, parties and their
Hun in tho men take such further
E Prone e Premises as NAV be
!tssl' ing .stteste a3' eopi TO BE- BE-
qa; Clerk Of I'M. ms order thereon.
@S,hty postir.h me town Of vassal.
bSglellic r plsclang up such copies in
Y Ifshing tbe s In said town, and
|ta' earnsl 'He same in the Ken-
4 an said q COP public newspaper
EElj@ rs..o.unty; that all ner-
ks aad Be- See'SS, atoms interested nav nav
|Et,p. heard If they think
l..
|, Copy Of " y. JONES, Clerk.
,.$ QUIT therasdn,e1 Petition and or
y C. W. JONES, Clerk.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-15
STATE OF MAINE
nihe County.

Eethe. County.
" Honorable Board Of County
rNlAll,isSloners of Kennehec County:
as Undersigned, residents and
-.pal olhcers Of the Town of Vas
r wv n said County of Kennebec,
rs,.. my represent that public con-
i la.'u and necessity require that
/, Ta ..a Of so much of the high
M asa IN from North Vassalboro
EEL, ne grounds of Oak Grove
M. 70 the River Road (said
iu, -sa leading from Waterville
k,,r ai..' "a on tie east side of the
N, NM. aver as lies westerly of a
Ersl a n III highway eighty (SO) rods
b. S, VI me easterly line of said
\ nh J sa. measuring In the location
ksi =, a,isnway April 8, 1922 be al.
ksrsisa respectfully petition your
s s1as body to alter the location Of
hi T,v u Inc highway leading from
\ 0k tcs ,.u. through the grounds
kai i,. viOve Seminary to the River
flt,yil1i,a kiyer Road leading from
Fta g sr. " augusta on the east side
hi - soin. River) as lies wester-
u rA s' .a IN said highway eighty
aa pI ,as'eply Of the easterly line
faHn " NJ ss, Road measuring in tho
Ia, ~ 4. sald highway April 3. 1922
ksan sa,. location of said highway
Ri ssia point and the easterly
kslr, = III River Road shall be as
y l,s " y, VII. VIZ. Beginning at the east.
Eas b ', =, ne 7. River Road, above re-
sa t,s :. me point of intersection
ka h. '' rai, line and the center
1 ok Gro ,oaa I Recently constructed
| tad rns.i along the center line Of
~ Seminsr,iy constructed by Oak
\ % tb s Try, about twenty (2oS
had cor point of intersection Of
ssry INSTRUCTED WINS by Oak Grove
Isshoro WIN ~ the road from North
1 Haalnnr,e d ic DETECTING to the left
'bsut fft IN q anortheasterly direc-
INieis,rraa ty 500 rods to said point
lsur rods TO- Said road as altered
Eah tb ious wide and the above
vsa thls genter Of the road
/ lssiS Sixth day Of November Move.
W. 3. Croshy
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-15

A party of hunters from the An
droscoggin and kennebec Railroad,
who have been enjoying themselves
in the Oxbow region for the past
two weeks returned Saturday to this
city, bringing with them four fine
deer. Those making the trip were
Ray Nesbit. George Durgin, Charles
Lane and Franklin Fisher, Jr. Mr..
Durgin brought back an especially
fine buck.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-15
BENTON

Mrs. Walter Smell has returned to
her home in Clinton. after passing
the weekend with her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Willis Ireland.
Miss Marguerite Hunter. who
teaches in Richmond, was a week
end guest of her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Everett Hunter.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gerald WEIGH and
daughter, Geraldine, of Augusta,
were Sunday guests of Mr.. Welchs
mother, Mrs. May WEIGH, and sister,
Mrs. Alice Haley.
On Monday evening, reception
was given to the teachers, superin-
tendent, and school board, by Benton
Grange. At $50 p. NJ, delicious
supper was eerved in the dining
room. At P. NJ, public reception
was held, after which very inter-
esting program was given: Jeff
Smith was the speaker of the even
ing. His talk was most interesting
and instructive. and was listened to
with the closest attention. Miss
Corona Hatch and Russell Zeaman
rendered solos which were much en-
joyed.
East Kennebec Pomona will meet
with Winslow Grange Tuesday, Nov.
ember 16.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Roundy, OF
Winthrop, were Sunday callers upon
Mr.. Roundy's mother, Mrs. Lucinda
Roundy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-15

Emma Fifie1d. Miss Pinkham was
formerly teacher here. .
Mr. ard Mrs. Ralph Wyman's Sun
day visitors were Mr.. Wyman's
brother, Clinton, and Mr.. Walch Of
Belgrade
Norris Stevens, who is a student
at Winthrop High school, has been,
on account of sickness, unable to at
tend for few days,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-15

The Cony Parent Teacher Associa-
ton whist party will be held Tues
day afternoon at 2.30 o'clock at the
Aldermen's rooms at City hall.
Those having tables please furnish
cards. pencils and cover
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-15

Everett Flood and Herbert Fisher
returned from Greenville Junction.
Friday, where they have been pass
ing the past week, hunting. Each
secured fine deer, Mr.. Flood also
getting q fox.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-15

here she attended the Sisterhood IN
spection.
The Pythian Sisterhood held their
annual inspection Thursday evening.
Mrs. Lila Haskell Of Auburn was the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-15
pWorth LEAGUE

The Epworth League of the Meth
odist church of Benton, was very
pleasantly entertained at the home OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Kent. After
the business very interesting pro-
gram was carried out Delicious re-
freshments were served and social
time enjoyed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-15

Sergeant Rufus Willis, U. s. A.. D.
E. NJ. L., now stationed at Manches-
ter, N. H., passed the weekend in
this city, visiting friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-15
AUGUSTA LOCALS
Telephone Your Locals to 1877

Miss Alice Cowan Osgood of Fair
field was business visitor in the
city Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-15

panied by the grand senior, Sister
Ross, also of Auburn.
Mrs. George Cutler was business
visitor In Portland, Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-15
LOCAL NOTICE

Fine prizes at the public whist by
the Calumet Club at their rooms
Tuesday evening, Nov. 16. Tickets
for sale by the members. novl3dot
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-15

Samples Of new distinctive Christ
mas Card designs r Louise Davies.
are now ready. Telephone Miss e. s.
Cony, 227-M.
Move 81 10-13-15-17-20h
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-15

Gecrgette and velva, in all newest
shades for afternoon and evening
wear, at Katherine Gray's new dress
shop, upstairs over Downing's, 263
Water. Tel. Ito. novlo-I5
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-15

DR.. Lewis S. johnson announces the
removal of his office from 222 Water
st. to his residence, "a Oak ST.. where
he will continue the practice of gen.
eral dentistry, specializing in oral sur
gerry and diagnosis. Tel 1877.
nov11dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-15
DAILYKENNEBEC JOURNAL,
Telephone las

Cards ot Thanks. obituary notices, res
buttons OF respect. ETC., will be
charged at the rate OF ten cents Der
line. NO charge less than 10 cents
who fail Tn reca,v. ~.
Journa! promptly will confer a favor
bv notifying the Office Immediately
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-15

Monday, November IS, 1926.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-08-10
NAVY CHANGES
ANNOUNCED

Vice Admiral Roger Welles. in
command of the American naval
vessels In Europe, has been ordered
to-. duty in Washington with the
Navy Department. and Rear Ad.
miral Guy H. Burrage, now on
duty here with the Navy Depart
ment as president OF the board Of
inspection and survey, has been
selected 10 succeed Admiral Welles.
Capt. George B. .Landenberger, ip
command of the destroyer squad
rons of the Asiatic fleet. has, been
ordered to duty with the 18th naval
district. and Capt. Julius F He'll
veg has been ordered to duty IN
charge OF the branch photographic
office of the Navy at New York
Other changes follow.
Commander George, s. Bryan.
from command OF the U. S. S. Var.
borough, to command destroy sc
division 30 of the battle fleet: Com.
mander z. Manly. from command
Of the u. S. 8. John D. Edwards
to command destroyer division ~ OF
the scouting fleet. Lieut.. Commdr.
Charles G.. Windsor, from duty As
engineer officer of the y, S. s. New
Mexico and to duty as Inspector OF
engineering material at Cincinnati
70 be relieved aboard the New
Mexico by Lieut. Commdr. Van
Leer Kirkman,. now on duty with
the bureau of navigation of the
Navy Department; Lieut.. Commdr,
Eddie r.. Estess. from duty with
the receiving ship, at Philadelphia
and TO duty as executive officer OF
the u. S. S. Vestal.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-08-10

These sprays have long rapid flo
rubber tubes that are easily attache
to any bathtub faucet. Just the spra
to make your daily bath more emf
shampooing the hair.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-08-10
MUSEUMS
To CHARGE
By ALICE LANGELIER
International News Service

PARIS. Aug. l0.-There will be
no more free days for the foreign
tourists who wish to visit the, mn.
seunns OF Paris Thursdays and Sun
DAYS when admission. up to this
time. has been gratuitous to all
Only Frenchmen who can justify
their nationality by official papers
win be able to enter without paying
the usual two.frAnc fee.
The new rule seems only just
in as much as tourists are here
for only short time and Shouts
pay their quota toward the upkeep
of the museum treasures.
In spite OF the exchange rates.
II has been noticed that foreigners
were increasingly making use Or
"free days" for their visits to the
Louvre ard other museums.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-08-10
One Drop
of "Gets-N"
stops most I ~
corn 1
IN 3 seconds -
IN 8 seconds

WIORKS like magic on any
W kind of corn, no matter
how old, where it is, how bad
Il hurts. One touch and the
pain goes. Almost unbelievable,
Then the corn shrivels up and
goes. A scientific way that
dancers, walkers, actors, doc
tors and millions use. Beware
of imitators. Get the real
"Gets-It'' at all drug stores.
a6ETe .lr.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-08-10

Trip around the world for
eWo. same to Sesqui Centennial.
Eastman Cine Kodaks. Fresh
man Radio sets--$l0,000 IL
prizes-see Washington Times
for details. Greater Movie Sea.
son Contest.
Evening star., 1926-11-10
EXPERT MARKS
34TH ANNIVERSARY OF SERVICE
Andrew Kramer Is Noted as
Maker of Instruments of
Great DeIicacy.
Receives Orders from India
Germany, Switzerland
and Elsewhere.

One of the worlds foremost me-
chanicS-Whose delicate sense of
touch, accuracy of eye and ingenu-
ity in making and using tools have
enabled him to construct instruments
which will measure the heat of stars
trillions of miles away in space
rounds out 81 years Of service at
the Smithsonian Institution this week
This man is Andrew Kramer, in
strument maker for the AStrophySical
Observatory. The work of the observa-
tory depends much upon accuracy
of measurement. In fact, one of the
criticisms of the present work of DR.
c. G.. Abbot. assistant secretary of
the Smithsonian. in studying solar
radiation with the possibility of de-
veloplng a means of long-diStance
weather forecasting, is that 1t re-
quireS measurements too accurate to
be practical.
solar radiation, DR.. Abbot has d.
vised three extremely delicate instru-
ments-the pyrheliometer, the pyran-
ometer and the bolometer. In order
to follow out specifications in con-
structing these Mr.. Kramer has been
obliged to cut down brass tube to
thinness where it crumbles under
it's own weight like a piece of paper;
to cut screw thread in a piece of
ivory SO fine to be almost transparent
and to cut hat-bottomed screw
thread on q cone SHAPED metal as
Evening star., 1926-11-10

THE Republican party is now
forced to recognize the peoples senti-
ment on the failure of prohibition as
now administered, or face probable
defeat in the 1928 presidential contest,
Britten asserted.
Steps in the construction modifica-
ton program which Britten proposes
follow:
Il. Align former bone-dry mem
bers of Congress who have seen the
light since the last elections with
those who conscientiously seek sem
Sibe temperance measures.
''2 Disclose official facts and figures
proving the failure of prohibition as
now enforced.
80. Seek further referendums to al
low citizens Of States that have not
yet voted on the question to express
themselves"
Ihe republican party will be driven,
Britten declared. to favor modifica-
ton because a bone-dry stand would
throw to Al Smith, strongest pro-
spective Democrat candidate for
1928, not only the solid South but
also New York, New Jersey, Mary
land and possibly Illinois. Connecticut
and Massachusetts.
lie asserted that President Coolidge
would strengthen himself tremen-
dously by admitting the failure of pres
ent prohibition efforts and prompting
the Republican party to face the facts
and work out a rational" temperanc
program for permitting light wines
and beer.