Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-11-23
The Once Over

BY H L PHILLIPS

Observation-Disclosures, there are reports in the
press that this COMMITTEES is nearing definite conclu-
sions on the prohibition situation. I trust this is not
so.
First Member dndignsntly-This is most surpris-
ing. l thought it almost an accepted fact by this
time that this committee would never reach any
conclusions.
Second Member feel safe in saying on behalf OF
the committee that any fears the chairman may
hold that We are anywhere near a decision may be
dismissed as unwarranted.
Chairman-Thank you. These vague stories that
We had finished our investigations and were about
to report have been most disturbing. but I am happy
10 have your assurance that nothing is farther from
the truth.
Third Member-Just where are we on this prohi-
bition matter. anyhow
Chairman-Im sure we'd better not 20 into that.
I tried to figure out last night just how far We had
gone and how We stood but it just didn't seem TO
make sense.
Fourth M~ember-Thats fine. I was afraid We
might possibly have put ourselves in the position Of
having agreed on something.
Fifth Member am surprised that any member OF
this committee should even suspect such a thing.
"
Chairman-How long have we been considering the
prohibition situation. anyhow?
There is no answer)
Chairman-Doesnt anybody remember?
Second M~ember-Ive got the date home somewhere
In an old diary.
First Menlber-Ive been trying to figure it out, bu:
nv memory isn't what ii used to be.
~Chairman-At any rate. as I understand il, We are
Four Members OeXcitedly-We are in accord on
nothing. Say wat you wish. Mr.. Chairman. but do
not accuse us Of accord.
Chairman-r apologize. What I meant 10 say vas
that. as I understand the situation. we are fairly well
committed against the repeal Of the prohibition
amendment.
Five Members Gin unison)-Whered did you get that
idea7
Chairman-In the Papers.
Five Memhers-Wer. maybe there's something in
Chairman-We are also. unless I am in error, OF
posed more or less to legalizing four per cent. beer
Am / correct?
Fourth Member think YOU may ssy that We are
Of that opinion. subject to change without notice.
Chsrman-And We have. TO a certain extent. con
Guided that modification to pRrmit the distribution
Of liquors bv the dspensary system would be had
have We not7
Fourth Member-Youre correct, Mr.. Chairman. so
far as I am clear on the matter.
Chairnlan-What may 7 ask, is there left for this
committee to omm as a possible solution Of
the dry situation?
Second Member odrearlly)-I vas afraid you'd o-ins
a point like that up.
Chairnan-Im sorry
Fourth Memher-air Chairman. 7 NOV. ". adjourn
al once.
Chairman-Why7
Fourth Member-Three Of the members are dis
ct5sing a light wines and beer amendment over in
he corner end they ere In imminent danger Of agree
rg with one another.
Chairman-Let Us adjourn Immediately before II
is too late.
NeTspapcrman taccostinr the chairman as the
meeting breaks up>-Mr. Chairman. the American
public would like TO get some idea how the Wicker
sham committee stands on the prohibition matter.
which IL has been investigating these many months
Chairman quitting On his hat and making for the
nearest exit)-SO WOULD II