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The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1928-02-01
PROHIBITION WORLD ISSUE

Sir Donald Mclean, speaking be-
fore a London audience recently,
declared that prohibition as an in
ternational issue is destined before
many years to come before the
League of Nations as a problem de-
manding solution. He said:
I predict that one of the sub
jects that the League will be
debating will be the ravages of
the liquor traffic throughout
the world, and the measures
that must be taken to mitigate
its devastation.
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1928-02-01

agement OF the Bratt system was taken
up, and in 1920 the Supreme Lodge meet
ing in Sweden, by vote OF to /, de-
cided that Good Templar had violated
his obligation if he accepted positions in
the management of the Bratt system. \
great victory for true temperance was
Won, and as Good Templars were and
still are the largest temperance organiza-
ton in Sweden, it had great consequences
even outside the order.
So came the great issue OF 1922. The
Anti-Saloon League OF Sweden had be-
gun its work. The plebiscte concerning
prohibition divided the Swedish people in
two even groups. No doubt the strongest
influence in Sweden preventing a dry vic
tory was the strong feeling that the Bratt
system meant a great Improvement in the
general sobriety OF Sweden, and that it
would be wise to wait and see, whether
future developments in the Bratt system
would not point way to the final mark
ithout prohibition.
Anti-Saloon League Opposes Bratt
System
The Anti-Saloon League work during
the years after 1922 has been the strong
est power in Sweden working to point out
the failure of the Bratt system and that
total prohibition is the only final solution.
Many leading Templars have joined in
this opposition to the system
But the spirit of DR.. Bratt" still lives
to some extent within the ranks of the or
ganized temperance people of Sweden
Many think that they should interest
themselves wholly for the lodge work and
get individuals into the order. Many post
pone the new prohibition fight for years
And still there are signs that the
Swedes are waking up. The Bratt system
proves to be more and more a failure.
Official government statistics covering
the period 1922-27 show that there has
been a constant rise in the consumption of
brandy, nearly 5 million ltres more con-
sumed in 1927 than in 1922
In the consumption of wines there is
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1928-02-01
1t May Result in Good

It is hoped that if the new government
can keep its power for any length of
time, it may result in good for the dry
side in the dealings with the wine eoun-
tries. 1t is generally admitted that the
hardships that Norway has suffered and
is still suffering from the wine lands, to a
large degree have been caused by unpat-
riotic Norwegians especially wet conser-
vatives, so that Norway, being represent
ed in the wine lands by such men, has
lost out, because no brave demands have
been set forth. 1t is hoped that the
strengthening OF the labor party will lead
to better dealings with those countries
than before
Local veto fights will be fought this
year in number of Norwegian towns.
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1928-02-01

tle) is preventing US (and other distillers)
from buying from the farmers the barley
that we would need if the price of whisky
came down to the figure that fits the
pockets of thousands who want to buy
Haig whisky and can not afford the price.
Hadn't you better think of this now, for
fear your chief might have to ask for
your head on charger?
Yours faithfully,
John Haig and Company, Ltd,
(Distillers for 800 years.
N B. To the general public: Never in
the 800 years life of the Haig distillng
house was finer whisky put into the Haig
bottle than now-Haig,' the empire whis-
ky.
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1928-02-01

Leaders are leaders because they do
things better than the average person
does them and because they do more. con-
sderably more, than is required OF them"
Mrs. Mabel Walker Willebrandt.
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1928-02-01

Year for the agitation of prohibition III
Sweden.
What has hampered and hindered good
dry work in this country during the past
to Il years is the policy of government
control OF the liquor traffic The fight
against government control takes vary
ing forms in different countries OF course,
since the forms of control are different
in different lands.
The Swedish control problem is more
complicated because of the Bratt system,
which took the place of the previous
Gothenburg system in our country. The
Brat system, or Stockholm system, as it
is sometimes called, was inaugurated in
Stockholm in the year 1913 through the
local authorities of the city. In the year
1917 the whole system was 1egalized for
the entire country and took effect from
that year.
The system had as its aim to keep con-
troll of all those who should buy alcoholic
liquors. The plan was to give them,
through very complicated course of To-
cal government measures, the right of
buying a limited quantity of liquor
through the local Bolag. There are at
present 126 such Bolags The quantities
vary Some local authorities have set
the maximum at 4 litres, other Bolags at
3, or 2, some at one liter per month. 1t is
decided by law that the highest maximum
is litres of brandy. Beer, as we'll as
wine, is not restricted. Besides the gem
eral, varying restrictions, the Bratt sys-
TEN does not at all apply alike to every
body even i'll given district some in the
district are allowed to get twice or three
times as much as others through the gem
eral certificate, the Motbok. One thing
more should be kept in mind: The restric-
tons spoken of heretofore apply to the
buying of brandy in sealed TASKS for use,
not on the premises of purchase, but else
where, primarily in the homes. But there
are other ways OF getting liquor legally.
Intoxicants wine and especially brandy,
are served to guests at public restaurants,
but not without the purchase of meals.
With meals averaging 40 cents each, Is
centilitres of whisky or brandy is served
without Motbok Still another way of
getting intoxicants is the general cafe,
where beer (about per cent alcohoD is
sold without any restriction whatever, ex-
cept some local measures about closing,
and local police surveillance, who take
drunks when they appear.
This system was a considerable i'm
provement over the previous Gothenburg
system as far as the selling of brandy is
concerned. During the years past several
decreases have taken place. The amount
sold has been less, and public drunken
ness has been considerable less. This has
led to some friendliness to the system on
behalf of some temperance people, and the
chief of the system, DIR. Bratt, has, dur
ing the past 1912 years been very able
defender of the system.
The somewhat better results of the
Bratt system than those of the Gothen-
burg system led the people generally to
think it was the way to solve the liquor
problem.
Enlisted Temperance Workers
Still worse it was, when the Good Tenn
plars of Sweden during the first years of
the Bratt system quite generally thought
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1928-02-01

llsS piopOi lioHdttly Digger indn lndL.
Wine consumed in 1922 was 236S,Sz7
litres, but in 1927 it was 5,087, 70S litres,
or an increase Of 2,7l8,S51 htres over 1922.
Consumption OF beer was in 1922, 1872
A2600 ltres, but in 1926, 237 20, 600 litres
or an increase of more than 54,00O000 Ii
tres in 1927 over 1922.
There seems to be no doubt that the
consumption of strong drink and beer has
a clear tendency to rise continuously un-
der the Bratt system.
There has been a steady consistent in
crease in the consumption oil pure al
cohol.
The Motbol1 is the cause Of the con-
slant increase.
During the last four years. more than
10000 motboks have been issued To be-
ginners. The entire army OF motbok men
and women now numbers 1,1130d0 per-
sons out of population OF about six nil
lion people.
OF the motboks 100000 have been taxi
en- by women. Most of the new motbok
owners are young men and women.
The Motbok Must Co!
There is a strong movement now on in
Sweden to curtail the Bratt system by
stopping the issuance OF new motboks
The coming prohibition congress will take
this question up. It is hoped that the
Swedish temperance people will unite III
this fight, because it would prepare the
way for total prohibition.
The prohibition congress will meet in
Stockholm on Febr 10 It will be the Arg
est and most important gathering #
Swedish drys for many, many ye,rs r &c
congress is a strongly representative body
as members are elected to represent each
two thousand members in temperance
bodies and church denominations pledged
to temperance and prohibition
Norway
The last parliamentary elections IN Nor
way in Oct, 1927, gave the following po-
litical groups in the legislative body:
Labor party, 50
Communists,
Conservatives, 81
Liberals, 80
Agrarians 20
Radicals, l.
The Labor party is quite radical in its
tendencies. 1t may be, however. that il
will not be able to do very much, as it
has just now taken the reins OF govern
ment, and can not for any radical party
issue expect cooperation by the other
parties except the communists
The conservatives in Norway are gem
orally against prohibition. They de-
creased during the last election from 81
to 81. That will be of some good to the
drys.
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1928-02-01
Enlisted Temperance Workers

Still worse it was, when the Good Tenn
plars of Sweden during the first years of
the Bratt system quite generally thought
that the Bratt way was the correct way
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-08-18

of the artists mother, Ellen Terry,
requiring his presence in England
in connection with the settlement Of
her estate, Mr.. Craig will remain
abroad, for the present at least, and
there prosecute his designs for the
lnvestiture of Macbeth" in accord
ance with his theory of this Shake
speareen tragedy.
Associated with him in this labor
is Douglas Ross, late dramatic coach
of Yale University, whose own
direction of Macbeth" in the Yale
theater last June created a stir on
account of its modernity and because
Of what was said to be a most rapid
and perenlptory development OF the
tragic character.
To Mr.. Ross, who is now at work
with Mr.. Craig in Genoa, Italy, is
entrusted the staging of the play
and the application Of the Cragian
formula.
1t is possible, however, that Mr.
Craig himself may come over fol
the rehearsal stage of the play
other than Miss Anglin and Mr.
Harding, NJ Tyler is unable to an
nounce IT, cast of Macbeth" al
this tim
In theatrical circles a tremendou:
interest attaches to the announce
ment Of Gordon Craig production
for the United States.
While artists and writer's Of al
nations during many years have
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-08-18
UNIQUE BILL
OPENS AT CIRCLE

The Circle Theater is offering the
third of it's Greater August Shows"
this week, presenting Dick Powell m
his beautiful stage fantasy, "Out OF
the Dawn" Milton Stills in Burning
DAYLIGHT" his most recent screen
sensation, "Slavonic Rhapsody" a
fiery orchestral presentation by Ed
Resener and the Circle concert or
chestra, and Whom Do You Pre-
fer?" the organ novelty in which
Dessa Byrd takes a straw vote OF
the presidential candidates.
"Out of the Dawn" a colorful
melodic production number in
which there will be several out
standing soloists, introduces another
stage spectacle and new song-hit
which Dick Powell will sing. The
Circle Comets and many other fea-
lures will be enjoyable units of the
entertainment.
Scotty Weston, q tap dancer of
great repute; Anita La Pierre,
French singing coincidence; Chiffon
and Thomas, two clever dancers,
and many other prominent artists
complete the bill.
Jane Winton, Doris Kenyon, Ed
mund Breese and other screen not
ables play with Milton Sills III
Burning Daylight" the screen
translation of Jack London's cele-
brated novel Of an Alaskan miner
who comes back to the States with
his fortune.
A group of wealthy swindlers cul-
tivate his friendship planning an
entire year for a big killing" The
miners secretary tries to persuade
the miner that his new friends are
not sincere, but young woman, a
member of the swindlers' group,
succeeds in winning his confidence.
A tremendous climax Is built up
when the miner and the swindlers
come to a show down.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-08-18

never ceased rendering homage to
Craig, according him the laurel as
the foremost artist Of the European
theater, and while his disciples. Max
Reinhardt, Constantine Stanislavski
and others have dispensed his influ-
ence in America, the personal
handiwork of Gordon Craig has
never been seen on a stage in this
country; nor, strange to say, has it
been seen on the stage Of his ma
tive Britain, at least not since its
birth as a definite revolution in
stage and decorative art.
To Do New Story
Richard Dix now is preparing to
start work on his next picture to be
oo1IoJ 0NTOroy, Of tI,a NTo -f,,oc
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-08-18
GARBO FEATURED
IN PALACE MOVIE

Greta Carlo, the blonde Swedish
star, featured in "The Mysterious
Lady," the picture opening at the
Palace today.
In this screen version Of Ludwig
VOLTS drama of European espion-
age systems, Greta Carlo plays the
part of a beautiful Russian spy who
plots the disgrace Of a young Aus
trian officer to gain military Sc
cret for her own country.
With this unsympathetic part to
sustain, Miss Carlo gives vivid
Interpretation Of the character she
plays, and succeeds in winning SYM
pathy by revealing the characters
love for the man she has lured to
misfortune.
This picture is directed by Fred
Niblo, who also directed Miss Carlo
in her second American film, 1.-THE
Temptress."
Conrad Nagel, who has probably
appeared with more feminine stars
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-08-18
Ne7O G0HzCyn MOUieS Announced

country, will mark Mr.. Goldwyn's
promise as a sound picture pro-
Queer, following a career of sixteen
years devoted to the silent drama.
At the same time. THE Awaken
ing" Wilma Bankys first starring
picture, is rapidly nearing compile
ton under the direction Of Victor
Fleming at the Goldwyn studio. Ex-
tensive use is being made Of musical
and sound accompaniment to en-
nance the picturesque background
of the Alsatian countryside in its
pastoral fetes and folk dances.
The presence Of a regiment of
troops in the story has also brought
about the use of a number of star
ring marches and other military
music.
Irving Berlin has written o special
theme son, Mario" for the pic
ture. Walter Byron, the young En-
glish stage and screen star. recently
imported by Mr.. Goldwyn, makes
his first American appearance oppo-
site Miss Banky in THE Awaken
ing"
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-08-18
NEW VITAPHONE
FEATURE AT APOLLO

The woman in politics is glorified
criticised and dramatized in
Women They Talk About" a Vita
phone production opening at the
Apollo today. 1t may be proclaimed
as exceptionally timely because of
the important part women will play
in the national campaign just get
ting under way.
Women They Talk About" is a
romantic political drama adapted
from a story by Anthony Coldeway,
and directed by Lloyd Bacon, Irene
Rich, Audrey Ferris and William
Collier, Jr., are featured in the cast,
which also includes Claude Gilling-
water, John MILAN, Andres Randolf
and John Sanford.
The cause of the feministS is the
basis of the story which has to do
with the race for political favor
between a woman of the aristocracy
and a self-made man who had one
time been a sutton for her hand.
A love affair between the woman
candidates daughter and the son
OF the mayor results IN UNLOCKED
for complications embracing a
kidnapping, a thrilling f1stic battle
and other exciting incidents that
lend melodramatic flavor to the
tale. In addition to the Vitaphone
musical accompaniment dialogue
between the players adds realistic
punch to the important climatic
scenes.
Other program advertisements are
Movietone News reels and Vita
phone vaudeville acts, the latter
consisting of Polly Moran, THE
Movie Chatterbox," famed for her
Sheriff Nell' transformations
Hugh Herbert and Walter Weems
in an old laugh skit, THE Lemon"
and George Stoll, Edythe Flynn
and their JazNnania Sextet.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-08-18
Pies to Be
Given to
Park Fans
Parachute Jumps to Be
Staged Sunday at
Riverside,

ok separate parachute jumps on
~ his way back to earth from his
balloon over Riverside Amusement
Park Sunday afternoon will be at
tempted by the Patent Leather Kid,
and if the feat is accomplished, 1t
will stand as a worlds record, &C
cording to balloon authorities.
The records show that six para
chute drops were once accomplished
by a jumper out on the Pacific coast,
but the accomplishment was some
what discounted by the fact that
they were made from a gas balloon,
which was able to ascend to a much
greater height than is possible for a
hot-air bag, such as will be used at
Riverside tomorrow.
Height is absolutely necessary to
give the air stunt man time to cut
the six chutes. AS is well known,
the first five parachutes, called
travellers, are much smaller than
the final, or landing, parachute used.
and while they impede the down
ward dash of the balloonist to some
extent, it is the last and larger one
that makes landing without injury
possible, so y will readily be seen
that the Kid must cut all six chutes
once he starts down, or else it will
be just too bad
Since the proposed attempt was
first announced in The Times a
week or so ago, numerous inquiries
have come by mail TO the park from
all over the State in regard to the
stunt, and it is likely an immense
contingent of out-of-town folk will
be on hand tomorrow to witness the
air spectacle. The Chicago Daily
News screen service was among the
inquirers and has intimated it via
have a movie operator on hand to
! film the event.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-08-18

A master print of 1.-TWO Lovers
the final Ronald Colman-V Wilma
Banky co-starring feature, syn
chronizedwith sound and orchestral
accompaniment, is now on its way
to the Samuel Goldwyn studio,
Hollywood, in the custody of DR..
Hugo ReisenfeId, for the inspection
of Mr.. Goldwyn.
Or. Reisenfeld directed the syn
chronization of the picture at the
Camden plant of the Victor COM
pany, following its engagement at
the Embassy Theater, New York.
The forthcoming engagement of
1.-TWO Lovers" at the Rivoli Theater,
New York, simultaneous with show
ings at most of the first run thea
tiers in the leading cities of the
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-08-18
Tyler Will
Bring Big
Man Here
English Master Of Scene
and Stagecraft En-
gagged,

NEW YORK, Aug 18.-George c.
L Tyler announces that he has
arranged with Gordon Craig. the
great English master of scene and
pioneer in the modern stagecraft,
for the production of Macbeth" in
which Margaret Anglin will repre-
sent Lady Macbeth. assisted by Lyn
Harding in the role of Macbeth.
The play is scheduled to open in
Philadelphia in late october. Mac
beth" will be Mr.. Craig's first pro-
duction for the English-speaking
stage, his genius hitherto having
found its fullest scope in the Con-
tinental theatre, notably in Scandi-
navia, Italy, Germany and Russia.
On account of the recent death
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-08-18
Opens at the ApoIo-Greta Carlo Is Featured in
Movie at LoeW'S Palace,

ARLIE DAVIS master of ceremonies
~ to the Indiana a
biggest aggregatons
the Indiana is claimed.
Home Again" is show which Charlie is introducing of M
latest novelties
indianapolis tops off show which included Prosper and oret col
egiate
internationally
comedian who is returning to Indianapolis troupe
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-08-18

than any othe4 leading man, in this
picture makes his debut opposite
Greta Carlo. The love scenes in
which they appear together lack
nothing of dash, nerve and fire.
Miss Carlo as the Russian spy
lures Nagel, an Austrian officer, to
disgrace and exile, but redeems
herself and displays her love for
him by Staying the head of the
espionage system which had en-
shaved her, convincing the Austrian
of her true love for him and lead
ing him back safely to the land
which he had fled as a fugitive.
Support is extended to the star
and her leading man in the telling
of this story by Gustav Won
Seyffertitz, Albert Pollet and
Richard Alexander. Bess Meredytll
prepared the screen play from the
original story by the noted German
author.
The News-Palace local "Our
Gang Comedy is an added attrac-
ton at the Palace this week. One
thousand children took part in this
comedy, the leading parts being
played by John Gaughan, Freckles;
Bettylo Schorn, Mary; Jane
Roberts, Darling; David Mcconnell.
Wheezer; John Stufflebem, Joe
Cobb, and Jimmie Green, Farina
Frank Melford, Hollywood director,
came here to direct this two-reel
comedy.
An organ solo by Lester Huff, ar
M. G. M. Oddly and News Reel
complete the program.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-08-18
Company Returns

After a month spent on the
Navajo Indian reservation in Ari-
iona. Fred Thomson and his COM
pan yof nearly 100 making the new
picture, Exit Carson" have returned
to HOLLYWOOD.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-08-18


Dolores Del Rio is starred in mo
Other Woman" in which Don AL
varado and Ben Bard are other
players. Del Rio, the beautiful star
Of Ramona" returns to the screen
in tale of European society, Of in
trigue, love and establishment.
Don Alvarado plays the role of a
young man whose best friend mar
ries his sweetheart. A story of a
mans faith is developed against the
bizarre background of romantic
Biarritz.
The Indiana Movietone News is
another feature.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-08-18
Ideal Subject

Clara Bow is the ideal subject
for the motion picture camera, &C
cording to Hollywood's Oldest film
cutter, William Shea. Shea has
seen them all in the twenty years
since. he started work at the old
FIT. Lee studios in New Jersey.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-08-18

After making a splendid record
for himself, Emil Seidel, noted
pianist and director of this city,
left Loew's Palace yesterday after
a lengthy engagement. He is
preparing to start on much
earned vacation with his family in
this State and eastern points.
Seward daily gateway., 1928-12-14
WANTS BOATS FOR DEPUTY MARSHAL 5
 IN THIS DISTRICT

Among the recommendations made by the Grand Jury while in session in Valdez was that the De- Ipartment of Justice O. the U. s Coast Guard Service pro,ide deputy marshals or, PrinceWilliam Sound CT along the coast with gas boats for the purpose of aiding them in apprehending criminals and to be used ir emergency cases for tke saving of life or the prevention of obstruction to property.
 It was recommended also that salaries of the deputy marshals Of the Third Division be increased, the amount of the proposed increasa met being stated.
 The Grand Jury reported that it found the conditions in the fed eral jail and various departments of justice offices to be in good con- d!tion, as were the schools It re- commended however. that a pad ded cell be installed in the Valdez jail for the detention of insane Dri- soners; that an alarm system be
Seward daily gateway., 1928-12-14
VICTIM HEART TROUBLE

Robert Hilditch, we'll known old timer of the North, died at Moose Creek few days ago, reports the Anchorage Times. When found he was lying in the snow, with a box of provisions beside him and the supposition is that he fell while carrying the box. To all appear ances, heart trouble caused death He had been a resident of the rail road belt for more than 10 years.