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The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1929-11-01
Edward Seitz ShuInaker

Death has accomplished what the indicative enemies
of sobriety could not bring to pass Dr. Edward Seitz
Shumakers voice protesting against the corrupng nu-
ence of the liquor traffic government it's blightng eff
upon home and all that home holds dear has been
sileneed His pen used to defae his felowmen but
ready in their defense against injustice and evil has
been laid down But though his voice is tled and his
pen laid aside the messages they proclaimed will continue
to bring fruit for righteousness
Humanity is richer economically morally and spiritu-
ally because of Dr. Shuakers life of service This is true
for it service in promotion of the prohibition policy
policy that has contributed nmeasurably to the pros
perity and welfare of the nation.
For twenty-five consecutive years he led the Ant-Sa
loon League forces of Indiana record for length of
service any Ant-Saloon League superintendent This
state leadership followed four years of work field agent
and district superintendent TwentysX years of contin
uous faithful labor to break the grip of the liquor traffic
in the Hoosier state
Friends happy the thought that he lived to the
state wherein he toed enjoying the benefits of absolute
prohibition enforced under what is, perhaps the most
effective enforcement law in any state in the Union
DR. Shumaker died working for the he loved and
to which he literally gave his life He is mourned not only
by the dry hosts in Indiana but by the drys of the nation
well, for he had become national figure. He died
loved by his friends and respected by his enemies He
good general fearless warrior and square shooter
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1929-11-01
Prosecute Sellers of Materials for Use in I'M
lawful Manufacture of Intoxicating Liquors

Cairo Ill., october % "a. P)-W H. Bernhardt,
Cairo grocer, was fined $3.50 for possession and sale
OF malt in United States District Court here when
Judge Fred L. Wlam ruled the selling of malt syrup
with the knowledge it to be used in making of
home -breWed beer constitutes violation of the Ma
tional Prohibition act-Chicago Daily Times.
The Illinois Prohibition act contains similar provi-
sion TO the section OF Vostead act under which the
prosecution above referred to brought 1t provides:
It shall be unlawful to advertise, manufacture, sell
or possess for sale any utenSl contriVance machine
preparation compound designed or intended for use
in the unlawful manufacture of Intoxicating liquor
(Sec. 49,
1t is common knowledge that in many communities
grocers and other merchants deliberately sell various
combinations of materials knowing full well that they
to be used other purpose than to violate the
hibiion law Such suberfuges constitute real difficulty
in prohibition enforcement
We trust that states attorneys and peace officers OF
our municipalities and counties will take from this
Federal conviction and invoke the state law against such
offenders There is ample for real improvement in
this field of state enforcement in counties. 1t
true that evidence of intent is rather difficult to obtain
in such cases. but with due diligence many such voators
can be detached and punished.
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1929-11-01

supreme has held important provisions of the
laws still in full force and effect in the OF
United States one Ford Coupe, reported in Vol 272
U. s. Supreme Court Reports, p 321.
Regulations No. 3 of The United States Treasury De-
partmen relating to industrial alcohol traffic lists
siderable number of provisions of the Revenue Statutes
still effective
II travesty justice that booteggers and
have been able to anass, in number of
instances large fortunes with the government virtually
unable to reach such gotten gains Now that the old
Revenue statutes make it possible government to
impose somewhere adequate forfeures, including,
for example, the conscaon of both real estate and
sonal property used in connection with Illicit distilng
why not invoke them to the limit?
We shall watch the cases which are being instituted in
California with great interest Our casual study of
the old liquor laws convinces that they
sute tremendously effective weapons against volators
of the prohibition law which to date have been used
tirely too sparngly.
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1929-11-01
Flag Raising is Dry as Prohibition Wins

When a flag up to the top Of the Chicago
Board Trade Building signaled in addition to the
fact that the last steel beam in place. the victory of
a teetotaer.
The workmen notified Henry A. Rurnsey, chairman Of
the building committee, that they ready for the
ag-rasng ceremony. But first, they said, they must
the usual Of drinks to toast the completion of
their labors.
Rumsey strict prohibtonist, offered hot drinks and
sandwiches but said NAY nay in to the request
for liquor
mo drinks, flag raising" declared the workmen.
Both sides stood their ground Finally Rumsey
moned the workmen and told of his engineering $4,000
widows fund families of two who had killed
while laboring the structure.
IF you persist in your present attitude, will take
further steps in your behalf" he told them.
clambered to the top of the great steel skee
ton and the flag spread its folds in the breeze
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1929-11-01
A Question for the Courts

Both drys and vets divided the bill by Senate
Sheppard making the buyer of bootleg liquor equally
guilty with the seller In fact both wet and dry camps
split on the measure they the question of
its constitutonality An effort will be made by the De-
partment of Justice to have the Supreme Court rule
the question This may be done by carrying to the high
est tribunal the decision Of the Federal Courts One, if
not two district judges have held the buyer of illicit
liquor is guilty under the law the seller but the
Circuit Court of Appeals Of Philadelphia upset of
these decisions by two to vote
That the moral guilt of the patron of the bootegger
equals that of the bootlegger himself all drys agree but
many prominent drys do not agree that enforcement
would be benefited the change made. Leading dry
supporters in Congress oppose the Sheppard BILL beev
ing if it law, enforcement would be made more
difficult Many vets favor the Sheppard proposal think
ing it would destroy the dry law Why not let the
settle the matter?
The howl from the wet camp is rrefutable evidence
that prohibition is becoming and more effective
President Hoover, like President Washington has
his whisky rebellion and it will have the same end
ing.
man is not ashamed to do business with grocer
butcher but he is ashamed for it to be known that he
does business with bootlegger.
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1929-11-01
Invoke Severe Internal Revenue Laws
Against Liquor Law Violations

dispatches from San Francisco state that United
States Attorney George Hatfield has filed and is
preparing others to reach liquor law voators under the
old Revenue laws.
For time after the enactment of the Volstead act
there considerable conflict of opinion among the
Federal courts to whether that act had repealed var
provisions of the old laws providing for the
punishment of liquor law vioators and conscation of
their property.
The Willis-Campbell act Supplemental Prohibition
law enacted in 1921 provided that these old Revenue
Statutes in regard liquor traffic should be continued
in effect except when there clear inconsistency be-
tween them and the Vostead act. The United States
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1929-11-01

The first fall meeting of the Union Ministers, Chicago
adopted resolutions congrauatng States Attorney John
Swanson his efforts fulfill pledges made before
election The resolution stated I'VE will watch
sive developments with interest and appreciation
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1929-11-01
STATE OFFICERS

President-Rev. W. II. Nicholas DID,, Springfield = c.
Vice Presdents-Mlchael Cleary Gaenai Alfred T. Capps
Jacksonville A. Bahrenberg, BeleYille
Seeretary=Mrs. Edwards PinckneyYile
Treasurer-John Rudin Chicago.
Wilson, Quincy. Chair
=. John H. Iiau-
Island; Rndn Chicago; Charles b, Coleman
T. j. Springfield; Andrew c. Zenos chi
cago Fisher, Normal Bishop Edwin Holt
IL. N. ID. Rockford Rev
Day DID,, Rock Island.
State SuperntendentDr b. Stafford PhD. Chicago.
Department Headquarters Chicago)Legal and
Enforcement Work. Joseph II Collier, Chicago
Scandinavian Department-Carl J. Andreen. Chicago
business Manager--B. ". Ewing Chicago.
Manager of Speakers Rureau-John " Langley Chicago
Manager of Solicitationj A. Little, Chicago
District DistrictC Peterson Chi
\. Tate Galesburgi Springfield Leg
satve District H. Yue Chicago Southern District
7. Frary,
Chids L.
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1929-11-01

NoT1cE TO PosrNAsTERs-An change of adj
unbelievable papers pertaining to
the of be addressed
the Illinois Editor 5o North Dearborn ST. Rooms 5lo5l2
Chicago. ILL.,
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1929-11-01

The howl from the wet camp is irrefutable evidence
that prohibition is becoming more and more effective
The Washington times., 1929-08-19

third baseman in either league In
hitting and fielding.
Hornsby, second base-Best Sc.
ond baseman in baseball: his spirit
and ali-around work this year has
made the Chicago Cubs.
Simmons, left field American
Leagues best outfielder this year.
for his ability to drive in runs and
good fielding.
Foxx, first base-one big reason
for the success of the Athletics,
great hitter and good fielder.
Herman, right field-Can't keep
only man hitting 400 off any team,
also one of the most improved play
ers this year..
Wilson, center field-One of the
Chicago Cubs outstanding players,
great hitter and fielder and very
valuable man.
Cochrane, catcher-Best catcher
in baseball today. Great catcher
for handling pitchers, one reason
for great success of Athletics pitch.
ers and. great hitter.
Grove, pitcher Greats pitcher,
leads in strikeouts and earned
runs scored against him.
Bush, pitcher-Best record in
pitching; won II and lost only u,
Won last 10 straight games. Cubs
best pitcher.
That's got everything, hasn't it.
fans? But maybe one will come in
the next mail that we admire more!
You never can tell!
Let's have your selections now
lust as fast as you can send them
in. Try to get thousand Wash.
ington selections that match the
old Babes exactly!
The Washington times., 1929-08-19
Rules for Winning
Trips to Next
World Series

Pick two pitchers, one catcher,
first baseman, second baseman.
third baseman, shortstop, and a
left, right and center fielder. But
one team can be submitted by
each contestant.
Contestants -four in number)
coming nearest to the Ruth selec-
tion and submitting the best
reasons for selections will be de.
clared winners. They will see the
first block of world series games
wherever played. as guests of
The Washington Times. All win.
ming ties will receive the same
awards.
Contestants must not only try
to select the same team that Babe
Ruth picks, but must attempt to
assign players to the same posi-.
tions as those on Ruth's team.
RJth's batting order also must be
attempted. Print full name and
address on selection.
Each selection must be accom-
panied by letter OF $50 words
or less. giving the reasons for the
selection.
A player may be placed In a
position other than his regular
position, provided he has occupied
the alternate position In one or
more games this year.
All players on all major league
teams are eligible except Babe
Ruth himself. Ruth will not select
himself.
Players must be selected upon q
basis of the 1929 playing season
only. No other past performances
will be taken into consideration.
Address all selections to Babe
Ruth Contest Editor. The Wash.
ington Times. Washington, d. C.
The Babe Ruth All-American
Contest ends at midnight, August
81. 1929. II possible use the
coupon printed on the sports
pages for submitting your team.
Babe Ruth will autograph 10
baseball hats and 10 handsome
Babe Ruth desk blotters GeE the
20 runnsrs-up.
The Washington times., 1929-08-19
Gwynn King Married
After Tennis Romance

ROCKVILLE, Nd Aug. 19.-
Gwynn King. of Washington, 1928
tennis champion OF western Mary
land, and Miss Peggy Martin, Hunt
ington. w. Va, also familiar
figure on the courts, have sigaed a
doubles" match that will keep them
occupied the remainder of their
lives. The Rev. Frank Tyler, who
knows little about the sport, pro-
moted the tournament when he
married them yesterday.
Their romance started on the
courts of the Edgewood Country
Club, Charleston, w. Va, when
they opposed each other In a
match, King is employed by the
Department of Labor and has been
transferred to New York.
The Washington times., 1929-08-19
13U. s. GOLFERS
IN TOURNEY

JASPER, Alberta, Aug. 1s.-Thir.
teen Americans were to start play
today in the Canadian amateur golf
championship with bright chances
Of victory.
d. Clarke Corcoran. Of Noble.
Pa. and Gardiner W. White were
considered the best bets among the
American contingent to win on this
difficult course, set in the heart of
the Rocky Mountains.
C. Ross Somerville. OF London,
Ontario, reigning Canadian. is en-
tered. Other Americans entered in
the tournament are Phillip d. ar.
mour. Lake Bluff. ILL.,: Guy Carpen-
ter. jr.: Eddie Held, Miller p. Jones,
SiIas M. Newton. all of New York
city: Delbert Mills, Dayton: William
X. Langman, Columbus. and Lau-
renee Robbins, Lake Bluff, Ill.
The Washington times., 1929-08-19

Most of your selections are mighty
good, and some would even do credit
to the old Bambino himself.
And some can't even be considered
because of some infringement OF the
rules.
For instance. here's fan belong.
ing to the fair sex. who has used
the feminine perogative of making
her own rules! She has sent in a
good looking team. but no letter
explaining why she made these Sc.
lections. Here's her choice and her
letter:
Cochrane, Catcher.
Simmons, Left field. y,
Hornsby, Second base.
Foxx, First base.
Herman, Right field.
Wilson, Center field.
Lindstrom, Third base
Kress, Short stop.
Groves, Pitcher.
Bush, Pitcher.
/ am enclosing my pick of the
All America Team, and | think
have the Babes to a tea, as in my
estimation this Is the best combi.
nation of offensive and defensive
players in the big leagues today.
BERTHA ACTON.
Now Bertha. you've read those
rules-yOu know they call for
reasons why" Anyone can
select such a team certainly
knows why each one was chosen.
Try 1t again, Bertha, and give
your reasons this time.
Several of you fans have done
this same thing-you know whether
you've lived up to the rules or not.
If you haven't your selections will
receive no consideration when the
Babe starts looking them over. So
you'd better send your team and
letter again.
This selection and the manner of
placing 1t before the judges ap.
pealed to MS so strongly that we
are handing it along to you:
Maranville-S -Shortstop.
Traynor-Third base.
lIornsbY-Second base.
sSimmons-Left field.
Foxx-F'irst base.
Herman-Right field.
Wilson-Center field.
Cochrane-Catcher.
Grove-Pitcher.
Bush--Pitcher.
Maranville shortstop-Becallse of
his all.around playing and hitting
for Boston Braves this year.
Traynor, third base-Still the hest
The Washington times., 1929-08-19

TwO-base hits-JudEe. AverlIl. l..
Sewell, Morgan. FOnseca. Sacrifice hit
Left on baHes- -Washington. 3: sisvs-
land 8. Bases on balIs-Off Hudlin. L:
off Braxton, 2. Struck out-l8y HudIln.
9; by Hadley. /. Wild Ditch-Hudlin.
Losing pitcher BraxtOn. .UmpiFes-
HildebFandt. OFmbsy and Guthrie. Time
of game-1A7,
The Washington times., 1929-08-19
Mack Stars Predominate
On Fans Ruth Team
BY Babe Ruth Contest Editor

WE'LL fans, the mail has just left another batch Of
mail containing Washington baseball bugs selections of the
AlEAmerca team!
The Washington times., 1929-08-19
international League

Scores Of Yesterday
Toronto. Ia: Baltimore, S-s.
Rochester, O.; Reading, Q.
Jersey City, TT: Buffalo, SO.
Newark. 80; Montreal. ga.
Whore They Play Today
Toronto at Baltimore.
Rochester at Reading.
Buffalo at Jersey City,
Montreal at Newark.
Standing Of the Clubs
The Washington times., 1929-08-19
DAVIS WINS 3 RACES

Walter Davis and Otto HoIsinger
featured the bicycle races OF the
Postal Telegraph Cycle Club yes.
terday at Potomac Park. Each
won three races.
The Washington times., 1929-08-19
Blue Ridge League

Scores Of Yesterday
fNo clubs seheduiedD
where They Play Today
Hanover at MartinsburR.
ChAmbersburE at HagerstowB.
Waynesboro at Frederick.
StaadIng Of the Clubs
w. L. Pet. W. l.. Pct.
Hanover. 24 Is .s49I 9IFrsderick. I6 20 .444
Ma'nsburg 2l Is .533iWayn' 'boro IL Is .43S
HaE'stown IL II .5ooIcha IL % .S7l
The Washington times., 1929-08-19

The Cardinals have an idea that
they will pass the Giants before the
season ends. They are only four
games behind them. Oddly enough,
the Giants think they will pass the
Pirates. There is nothing like be.
ing hopeful. 0nly--somebody is GO
ing to be disappointed.
The Washington times., 1929-08-19
N'kECHN|E
TO[)ESERT
DIAMOND

Bill McKechnie may retire from
baseball.
The manager OF Rochester who
won a pennant aud worlds cham.
pionship with the Pirates back in
1925 and who led the Cardinals 20
pennant last year and was beaten
In four straight games for the
worlds championship by the Yankees,
only to be shunted around In a man
ner inconsistent with his good rec.
ord finds the uncertainty Of 1t all
little too disturbing to be pleasant.
And as a result Il seriously think.
ing OF retiring from the national
pastime.
McKechnie, never a garrulous per-
son, has become even more taciturn
since he was relegated to the Cardi-
nals' Rochester farm and then re-
called to manage the team he
piloted to a pennant last season.
He Is a candidate for a public Of
flee and when asked IL he would
quit baseball II he were elected. said
"certainly."> His present job offers
no promise OF thanks this year.
Summoned from Rochester to
aueceeG Billy pDutHWOENus UO
fell heir to f0urth.place team.
There Is not much fun in It.
During bis baseball career he
has never managed q team teat
did not finish in the first d.
vision.
There is also a suspicion that Old
Pete Alexander is about through.
Some of the boys have even gone
80 far as to say that his health is
so bad that he will not work again
this season.
There is no doubt that Alexander,
once the pride OF the National
League, has outlived his athletic use.
fulness. He has been pitching ma.
1or league ball since 1911. That's a
long time, any way you look at it.
But he has been counted out before,
only to come through with another
season of stylish pitching. Only re-
Gently he surpassed Christy Math.
ewson's pitching record by winning
his 373rd ball game.
Asked IL Alexander's health would
prevent his working any more this
sea son, Mckechnie shook his head.
''NO," he said. "He pitched =
The Washington times., 1929-08-19
HEREITIS|
WASHINGTON
CLEVELAND

T0taIR. ....... SO 10 "a Is
IBatted for BraxtOn In seventh.
2Batted for HadIeV In ninth.
The Washington times., 1929-08-19

What Is the cause Of this
changed turn of affairs? This
ls q question which can be bet.
ter asked than answered.
The Washington times., 1929-08-19
ERO5H RULE.
To RE.TAR[)
BOST()NU.

With only six lettermen
available as a nucleus-four
backs, an end and a guard
Reggie" Brown, head coach
of the Boston University foot
ball forces, is faced with the
task of building practically an
entire eleven.
Graduation of many of last years
combination. Withdrawals from
school. and transfer to other colleges,
was responsible for the heavy toll.
For that reason Coach Brown de-
cided to call his first squad earlier
than usual. Preliminary practice
for the opening game with the West
Point soldiers, an annual event, will
start September 4, at Nickerson
Field, Weston.
Another fact which Coach
Brown said would cause him sti1l
more trouble, was the new fresh.
man ruling at Boston University.
which goes into effect rs Of
September /. Only upper class
men will be eligible for the
varsity grid squad.
The six letter men certain to re-
turn this fall were Solly Thurman.
Phil Hootstein, Hugo Nelson and
Alden Bass, halfbacks; Jimmie Din.
colo, guard. and John Carney, left
end.
Arthur Dorfman. last years cap
tain and star>center, was one OF the
veterans lost to Coach Brown.
Others were Bill French, left guard:
Perry Freeman. left tackle; Eddie
Swenson, right tackle; Ernest Tut
ten, right end; Alfred Splitter, left
end, and Glenn O'Brien. quarter.
In addition. several outstanding
subs, Fred Buckwalter, tackle; Bin
Jerome. end. and Ralph Marston,
quarterback, have left B. u. Buck
walter transferred to New York
University. Jerome accepted q busi-
ness offer.
LENGTHY CAREER
John Ball won his last British
The Washington times., 1929-08-19
LENGTHY CAREER

John Ball won his last British
amateur golf championship just "a
years after he captured his first
British amateur title.
The Washington times., 1929-08-19

The used car Offers most Of the new
ear advantages at n much lower cost
YenF market place ID In tOday's used-
raE Classified ads.
The Washington times., 1929-08-19

One interesting theory which
eeems rather logical has been ad.
Vanced by a veteran Griffman who
has followed closely Young Cronin's
progress.
Joe is a kid who needs a steady
ing influence at second base," the
party mentioned claims, with
Bucky Harris backing him up a
year ago he was a different man
In the field.
''Of course this can't hold good
for Buddy Myer, who is still at the
keystone. Buddy has been playing
5 fine ball at this new job. but nat
urally has much to learn.
Joe is a nervous youngster and,
with no one to tone him down,
seems inclined to hurry himself.
And. with Bucky missing from
second base, it will naturally take
him time to set himself again.
There is no doubt but what
Harris, even during his last
two seasons with the Griffmen,
was an excellent handler Of
/ young infielders, particularly
those Of the nervous type.
His years of seasoning along with
Roger Peckinpaugh had endowed
him with invaluable experience and
it seems reasonable to presume
that he played his part in getting
Cronin started in the right direc-
tion.
When Myer becomes more ac-
customed to his position and i'm.
proved on the pivot. however, Joe
may regain that former steadiness
and again settle down to the short.
stopping of which he is capable,
In the meantime his heavy fail.
Ang Is standing him in good stead
and, II he eventually gets back
into. his former defensive stride, he
will be rightly classed among his
leagues leading infielders.
The Times. Herald Illuminated man
at Loew's Palace Theater shows the
daily position of the Graf Zeppelin
On her flight round the world.
The Washington times., 1929-08-19
FIELDS BAD
AS HIT TING
I. IMPROVES !.
By BOB THAyER

CLEVELAND, Ohio, Aug.
19. Reversals of form such as
are detected in no other sport
are evidenced in the national
pastime which brings to issue
the case Of Joe Cronin, youth
full shortstop of the Washing
ton Griffmen.
Sunny Joe was picked up by
Scout Joe Engel from Kansas City,
of the American Association, a year
ago. At the time he was regarded
as a fine defensive man but a rather
weak hitter
Eventually he settled into the
himself one of the steadfast proposi-
himself one of the steadist PROPOSE
tions in the American League.
If he could only hit veteran
observers walled, give that kid
power and he'd be a wizard