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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-06
Railways of the
 East Planning to Raise Freight Rate

New York, June 6.-(UP)-A committee of eastern presidents planned to-day to unite railroads throughout the United States in sup port of a petition to seek general increase in freight rates. The east ern presidents conferred with a committee representing western roads into line in support of the pro- posed increases. A representative of the eastern group. who will eH- plain the principles on which the eastern and western groups have agreed. will attend a meeting of the 1OulheIn railroads in Washington on Tuesday
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-06
SEAMS KING HAS
 RECOVERED HIS FULL EYESICHT
Operation for Cataract Has Proven Successful and He Is Able to Read

New York, June 6.-UP)-Kine Pra jadhipok of Siam, who was op- erated on for removal of a cataract from the left eye, has recovered full sight, his physicians announced to- day.
 His majesty, read a bulletin is- sued by Dr John Nj. Wheeler. sur geon in charge, was subjected to a test of the vision of the operated eye. glasses were fitted and the sight was found to be entirely restored" The king and Queen Rambaibarni
 are staying at Ophir Hall, a Vest chester county estate.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-06
THREE YOUTHS IN
 NEW YORK GIVEN TOUCH SENTENCE
Destroyed Plumbing and Gave as Reason ''NOth- ing"-FOrced to Write Essay on Nothing"

Harrison. N. J.. June 6.-(UP)-- Three youths stood facing Judge John H. Lenehan, charged with de- stroying plumbing in a vacant house. What caused you to break the plumbing fixtures?" asked the judge
 "Nothing," chorused the trio.
 'Nothing? 2" echoed the judge.
 "Yeah, nothing" reiterated the boys.
 'T sentence you" the judge de- creed, looking down from the bench at each of the boys in turn. Ito write an essay each q week, for six weeks and turn over 10 probation officers on Saturdays, entitled Nothing"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-06
Seventeen Year.
 Old Girl Tells
 Story of Pantages

San pisso. Cal. June e.-(uP)- Lydia Mite was chosen As Alexan. der Pantases' 'slrI" at . hotel par: ty here last october. she testified at tho trial Of Pantages and three others on charges Of violation Of the juvenile court laws,
 Ths Nltte aIrl. said Co be 1T. and also known as Alice Blake, repeated ln detail evidence she gave at the n,HnlmlnAry hearing which resulted ln the holding Tor trial Of rantaaeA, jesss HhFsve, William j0beiBAnn aaa Olive clark pay.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-06
TWISTED MAN Is MENTIONED
 AS CHAIRMAN
William J. Brennan Is Litchfield County Choice for Craftsmanship of the Democrat State Central COnimittee-TO Succeed Judge P. B. O'Sullivan
SEVERAL OTHERS
 IN THE FIELD

William J. Brennan of winsted is being prominently mentioned as Litchield county's choice for the chairmanship of the democratic state central committee to fill the position left vacant by the resigna- ton of P. B. o,Sullivan, who has been made a judge of the superior court.
 He now takes his place among the many candidates advanced for this much sought after position. Dr Ed ward G. Dolan of Manchester, Attor- ney Joseph A. Dutton, former mayor of Bristol, and several others are in the field.
 Litchfield county and northwest ern Connecticut democratic leaders,
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-06
PLANE BURNS
 HIGH IN AIR

Salt Lake City, Utah, June G. tu, P.)---V, N. uuymon, united states marine corps nvaitor. who visited his parents in salt Lake re- gently, described how his plane sud. denly burst into flames as hs was scouting nandlnistaa iH Nicaragua. He managed Co brlng the craft Co the sFound without serious Injury te himself ,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-06
Advance Guard Of State Aeries To
 Assemble To-day
Governor Cross Will Review the Big Par ade Saturday Afternoon, June 20 State Convention Opens Following Monday

Frank Hayes. Platoons of firemen and policemen including the colol guard of both departments will head the procession. It is also possible that the local units of the Connec- ticut National Guards will act as an escort to his excellency.
 Mayor Hayes has not only accept ed the Eagles invitation to review the parade and to voice the city official greetings to the delegates but has extended his formal greet ings to Governor Cross expressing pleasure over the announcement or his intentions to visit Waterbury.
 The merchants bureau of the
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-06
IS ASKED FOR
 FATALITY
Tragic Crash on Meriden Road Took Lives of Two We'll Known Young Men Mother of Nicholas MarcianO Starts Suit

A second aftermath of the fatal automobile crash on the Meriden road last December which cost the lives of two prominent young men of this city, came to light today when proceedings were started for the institution of g. civil suit in be- half of one of the young men. The law firm of Mascolo, Mcknight & Dauch has begun a civil action in which damages of $10,000 are asked
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-06
Rare Student Is Found in School
 in Western City

Higsinsville. Mo. June 6.-(UP) Twelve years in school without an absence or trady mark is the record of John W. Truesdale. Higginsville high school student. He worked In hts spare time to pay expenses. and still found time to serve as class treasurer this year, ietetr in basket- bail and football and play saxo- phono In tho school orchestra.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-06

Representatives of the various aeries of Eagles in Connecticut will gather here this afternoon to place the finishing touches on all plans relative to the 25th annual state convention of the order, which will be held here on Mnoday. June 22nd. Committee reports on work accom- plished will be numbered among the outstanding features. An official check will be made as to the pos sible number of members who Will parade here on Saturday afternoon June goth. Estimates run as nisn as 5000. The demonstration of membership will be reviewed by Governor Wilbur Cross and Mayor
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-06
FIND BOOKS
 OF PALM LEAVES

Chapel Hiii. N, C., June C (uP).-- Three East Indian sacred books written on strips of palm leaves have been presented te the University Of North cAFelinAs library collection hy D. W. r. eaesekn, Of Colombo, csylen, Ths hooks are written in ninshaisse language.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-06
ROBIN IS MICHIGAN CHOICE

Lansing Mich, June 6-UP)-Declslon by Michigan school children made two years ago. that the robin should be designated the official bird of the state has at last been ratified by the state legislature Michigan is the thrd state to select the robin it's official bird Wlscons ana Virpina are the others.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-06
THIEF MAILS BACK WATCH

Greensboro N. C., June 6-(UP)-H Grady Miiier ,,ach stolen from him in church here mailed back it's owner by the thief who read the story of the theft in Greenboro newspaper. The package carried note The note was signed "X"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-06
CONNECTS THANK THE BARN

Hilsville, Va, June 6-(UP)-Collapse Of barn here during heavy storm resulted in good fortune tor SIX convcts who had refuge there from the rain The barn fell pinnng their guards to the ground while the convicts escaped They have not been found since.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-06
HORSE HAS STRUCK PARADISE

Globe Ariz June 6-(UP)-A fad Tor horses mas struck Globe and result Robert Whaley has opened livery stabe-he first to operate here in 20 years is doing better business renting out saddle horses than the odmers ever did in renting out buggy horses
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-06
CIRL BLOWS HERSELF UP

Pineville, W. Va, June 6-(UP)-Verge Biankenship. iS poured small quantity of powder from keg on the front poreh of her home here and struck match
 The resulting explosion proved fatal o her and two young Or children were severely injured in trying to rescue her.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-06
PARROT LAYS AN EGG

Lynchburg Va, June 6-(UP)-Polly hve-year old parrot belonging R. Rorer laid egg in her cage Rorer has had the bird for three years and 1t was the rs egg she had laid him. It is said to be very rare for parrot to lay eggs in captivity.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-06
SEEK BLUE LAWS REPEAL

Buffalo, N Y. June 6-(UP)-Among the 20U plue which Councilman Frank F. Freedman seeks to have repealed from the Buffalo city code those prohibiting beer drinking Sunday; prohibiting the parking or biz the proper method of hItehng horses on public streets
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-06
Late Bulletins
ANCIENT MURALS UNCOVERED
Sweden, June

Hesgborg, Sweden, June u1SlIeS1 yearold muras have been brought to ght m the Molp near here bv means of extensive repairs of the an cient temple They hidden under several coats ol WhiteWash
Smyrna times., 1931-07-08
FOR SALE

Alpine Canopy Cook Stove; Or
gan; Victrola, cabinet and records.
All in Al condition. Sell reason
able. Apply,
tx" TIMES OFFICE
Smyrna times., 1931-07-08
SMYRNA HAS DAY OF EVENTS
CELEBRATING 4TH OF JULY
Fine Display of Fireworks at Night

~
The School Athletic Grounds
probably saw the biggest crowd of
the day in the evening. The dis
play of fireworks was set off
about $50 o'clock and opened with
a set piece welcome" and closed
with a set piece Good Night"
The concensus of opinion was that
it was the best fireworks display
ever in Smyrna. There was not
the long delays as in former years
and the crowd was kept enthusias-
tic and happy. Some of the set
pieces. beautiful pink rose and
the American flag in colors re-
ceived hearty applause. There
were sky rockets galore, ,pyrotecnic
displays of all sorts and full ev-
ening of entertainment.
Prize Awards for Various Events
The prizes awarded to all con-
testants were as follows:
Best decorated place of business. list
prize of $500 to ]. c. Mannering, and End
prize, $3.50. to R. G. E. Store.
Best decorated home, 1st prize of Hot
Point Electric Percolator. to William H.
Kenworthey, and End prize of Hot Point
Electric Toaster. to Ralph jefferson.
Best float. 1st prize $500, to American
Legion Auxiliary, and second prize, $3.50.
to Daughters OF America.
Best business float, $780, Warner w.
Price; second, $3.50, Alex. Handloff
Best comic entry, $3.50, Frank Wooley-
Smyrna times., 1931-07-08

han.
The Judges were: Mr.. Harvey FAIRIES.
Rev. w. j. Bone, of Smyrna, and Mr..
Fowler of California.
Outboard motor boat races - John w.
Bulger. official starter; Time keeper, f. E.
Bell Judges, Ralph FAIRIES, A. j. Boone.
Elmer David.
Prizes were made on the point system.
First Race. Glass B-1st prize, S25. Al
bert Nagell Wildwood. N. j.; second prize
Silver Loving Cup, William Carl. Mays
Second Race. Glass B-First prize, ,S25,
William Carl, Mays Landing; second. Sill
yer Loving Cup, Herbert Fritz, Whining
ton, Del.
Third Race. Unlimited-Prize $50. won
by William CARL. second. Silver Loving
Fourth Race, Family Glass. Outboard
Motor-First prize, Frederick Cooper of
St. Andrews School Middletown; second
prize. Brock Jennings. Wyoming. Del.
The Swimming Events took place at
1880 with the following judges E. P.
Meredith, L. w. Moore. R. F. Corley, E.
T. Richards. William Potter, clerk of the
course.
First Race. 1OO-yard Free Style. Boys.
under II. first place. Stump; second,
Moody; third. Markland.
Second Race-50-yard Free Style, girls,
first place, Holzmueller. Milford; second.
Davidson. Smyrna; third. Crossley and F.
Third Race-Free Style Rescue. men
First. Massey. Wilmington Y. NJ G. A. 4;
second. Lupton; third. Bernstein.
Fourth Race-100-yard Free Style. girls.
First, N. Corrie, Wilmington Y. M. C. A.
second. Ulrich. Dover; third. Cochran. Mid
dletown.
Fifth Race-50-yard back stroke, boys
First. Massey, Wilmington; second, Nab
rey, Smyrna; third. Orrel. Odessa
Sixth Race-Mred Swimmers Garry Race
-50-yards and back. girls. First, Holz-
mueller, Milford; second Romanie, Smyr-
ma third, Crossley, Smyrna
Seventh Race-S0 yards free style-State
Championship Race-First, Mcconnell. de-
fender of Title; second. Stump; third.
Wilson.
Smyrna times., 1931-07-08
CHESWOLD
Items of Personal and Social In
terest Cleaned About Town

Cheswold, July THE supper
given at Anderson's Hall on Fri
day evening was the mecca for
Chesfold folks. Some from a dis
tance were delayed or prevented
from participating on account of
the rain storm. However, a de-
lightful time was had.
While working in the garden on
the Abram Pearson farm at Pear
sons Corner, a son of Paul Shahan
found gold wedding ring which
was the property of Hannah E.
Wiley, mother of Claude H. Pear
son. The ring had been lost fifty
two years, but is in perfect con-
dition. 1t is now in the possess
sion of G. III. Pearson.
Smyrna times., 1931-07-08

Eighth Race-Fancy high diving, girls,
first, Ulrich, Dover; N. Corrie, Y. w. CA.
Wilmington; Davidson, Smyrna.
Ninth Race-50-yard back stroke, men
First, Pruitt second. Lupton.
Tenth Race-Cross chest carry race, men
First. Hardesty; second. Hampton; third
Stevenson.
Eleventh Race-50-yard breast stroke
men. Bernstein; second, Rosevich; third,
Mabrey.
Twelfth Race-Fancy diving, men-First
Roeder second, Samuels; third, Wilson.
Thirteenth Race-Free style rescue race,
girls-First. N. Corrie.; second, Perry
third, Wilson.
Fourteenth Race-100-yard Free Style.
men-First, Reed; second. Hampton third.
Roeder.
Fifteenth Race-Tired Swimmers Race,
men, Smyrna only-First, Elterich; sec
ond, Hardesty; third, McClain.
Tub Race-William Mabrey. prize. Elec-
trio Iron.
Smyrna times., 1931-07-08

Clayton.
Mr.. and Mrs. Esley M. Rust and
Mr.. Rust's niece, Mrs. Sallie Har-
rington of Wilmington, left last
Wednesday for a motor trip of two
weeks. They will visit New York,
the Catskill Mountains, Albany,
Quebec and Toronto, Canada, and
Niagara Falls.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ivison Rowland of
Newark, N. j., spent the Fourth
and Sunday in Smyrna visiting
Mrs. Rowland's father, Mr.. Samuel
Fortner and Mr.. Rowland's mother
Mrs. Nellie Rowland.
Smyrna times., 1931-07-08
and PHILADELPHIA, Pa.

and Philadelphia, Pa.
Rev. and Mrs. A. L. Grey and
son Lawrence, and Miss Hattie
Bland were recent guests of Mr.
and Mrs. George Grey. Rev. Grey
and wife sail for Karachi, India,
on July 18th, where they are sta.
toned as missionaries for the next
seven years.
Miss Mary Clark of Wilmington,
spent the weekend with her par
ents, Mr. and Mrs. Harry B. Clark.
Mrs. Eugene Mabrey is visiting
Mr.. and Mrs. Dudley Crossley at
Smyrna times., 1931-07-08
The Smyrna Times
SMYRNA, DELAWARE

Published Every Wednesday Afternoon, by
r.. d. HOFFECKER. Proprietor.
Founded by Robert d. Hoffecker. July S,
1854. Editor and Proprietor until Feb
ruary 10. 1907.
Smyrna times., 1931-07-08
Card of Thanks

Mrs. William ]. Barnes and fam
lily desire to thank friends for
flowers, loan of autos, and tenders
of sympathy rendered during their
recent bereavement.
Smyrna times., 1931-07-08
HARTLY
Items of Personal and Social In
terest Cleaned About Town

Hartly, July 7.-Mr. and Mrs.
Leroy Sawin have returned to
their home in Wilmington after
spending quite some time with her
mother, Mrs. Lena Scotton.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Schweitzer
spent a visit with friends in Dover
recently.
Smyrna times., 1931-07-08
PERSONAL AND SOCIAL
Continued From Page Five

City, N. J.,is expected home on
Sunday. Mrs. Postles has been
spending most of the winter with
her children at Washington, D. c.
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Minnesota, introduced H. r. 6SIo, bill for
an act to enforce the Eighteenth Amend
ment. It was favorably reported by the jul
dietary committee. On July 22, 1910, MIR.
Igoe moved to recommit the bill and sub
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The LONG, LONG ROAD TO NATIONAL PROHIBITION

a special rule under which the Hobson joint
resolution came up as special order.
After eight hours of debate, it was placed
on final passage. All amendments pre-
sented by opponents of the resolution were
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CONTINUED FROM PAGE al

latures. Thirty-six states had ratified it by
January 10, 1910, and according to its pro-
visions, the amendment went into effect
one year from that date. All of the states
but two, Connecticut and Rhode Island,
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ACTS OF CONGRESS
RELATING TO PROHIBITION
ENFORCEMENT
SUPPLEMENTAL PROHIBITION ACT

SUPPLEMENTAL PROHIBITION ACT
bill supplement the National Prohibition act was in
roduced in the special session of and passed
November 49, 1921. The president signed the bill and it be-
came effective on November 20, 1921.
CONCENTRATION ACT
February u 1922. Congress empowered the commits
sioner OF internal revenue to concentrate the distilled spirits
stored in the bonded warehouses in the country in few
cenraon warehouses where they might better protected
against theft and guarded at less expense
USE OF CoNF1scATED VEHICLES ENFORCEMENT
On March B. 1926 act of congress approved which
authorized the of vessels vehicles summary for
feited to the United States for violation of the customs or
prohibition laws in the enforcement of such laws upon ap
plication to the secretary of the treasury.
BUREAU OF CUSTOMS AND PROHIBITION
This act approved March g. 1927 and became eff
fecve April 1927 1t provided for the creation of
bureau of and bureau of prohibition within the
treasury department. each in charge of commissioner and
extended the provisions of the Civil Service to the field
service of the prohibition bureau
JoNEs-STA1lzrR ACT
This act approved on March e. 1920 It increased
the maximum penalties for the manufacture SALE transpor
ation Importation and expectation of Intoxicating liquors
to fine of not to exceed $4,000 Imprisonment not to
exceed five both In imposing sentence the courts
enoined to discriminate between casual slight viola
on and habtual sales of Intoxicating liquor attempts
to commercalze violations of the law.
PROHIBITION REORGANIZATION ACT OF 1890
This became effective July 1890 It provides
for bureau of prohibition in the department of justice in
charge of director of prohibition to be appointed by the
attorney general without regard to the civil service and
assistant director similarly appointed All other employees
attorneys be appointed under the civil service
laws The attorney general is charged with the investigation
and prosecution of violations of the prohibition statutes
Supervision over the production and distribution of indus
trial alcohol shall remain in the treasury department in
bureau of industrial alcohol in charge of commissioner of
industrial alcohol appointed by the secretary of the treasury
The attorney general and the secretary of the treasury
jointly empowered to prescribe all regulations relating to the
permits applications bonds records and reports All regu
atons relating the bureau of prohibition in the depart
met of justice shall be made by the attorney general
SToBBs ACT
Effective January 1881 This act amended the Jones'
Stalker relative petty prohibition oenses, which
Defined making them subject fine of not to exceed $500
or confinement in JAIL without hard labor exceed six
months, or both.
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This was defeated by vote
of ESQ to I37. On the same
day the house passed the bill
by a vote of 297 to 100. 1t was
sent to the senate, favorably
reported, with amendments,
and passed that body on Sep
TENDER 5, 1910, without a rec
ord vote. On October 10, 1910,
a motion to consider the bill,
as amended, was adopted by
the house by a vote of EOS to
IS. Mr.. Igoe then moved to
recommit the bill to the con-
ference committee, which was
rejected by a vote of 2I8 to
50, and the conference report
was adopted by a vote of 23o
to 90. The bill was submitted
to President Wilson, who
vetoed it on the ground that it
contained a chapter for the
enforcement of war prohibi-
ton w h en- hostilities had
ceased and the army and navy
demobilized, although peace
had not been concluded. On
October 27, 1910, the house
passed the bill over the presi-
dents veto of rs to S.. The
senate passed the bill over the
presidents veto on October
20, 1910, by a vote of 65 to 20.
TREATIES
Treaties for the suppress
sion of liquor smuggling have
been ratified with the follow
ing nations Belgium, Janu-
airy II, 1928; Canada, July Y,
1925; Chile, November rs,
1880; Cuba, June Is, 1926;
Denmark, July rs, 1924;
France, March II, 1927; Ger
many, August II, 1924; Great
Britain, May 22, 1924; Greece,
February IS, 1929; Italy, Oc-
tober %, 1924; Japan, Janu-
airy 10, 1890; The Neither
lands, April 8, 1925; Norway,
July 2, 1924; Panama, Janu-
airy 70, 1925; Poland, August
2, 1880; Spain, November II,
1926; Sweden, August Is,
1924. The treaty with Mex
leo was terminated on March
20, 1927, on notice given by
the United States.
The treaties extended the
distance from shore within
which vessels may be searched
to one hours sailing distance
from the coast, to be measured
by the speed of the rum-run-
ming vessel. The right to
search applies when there is
reasonable cause to believe,
(a) that the vessel has COM
mitted an offense against the
laws of the United States;
(b) that the vessel is COM
offense against the laws of
States; Co that the vessel is
to commit an offense against
the United States. The treaties
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sented by opponents of the RESI-
defeated by substantial ma
jorities; a few minor amend
ments presented by Mr.. Hob
son on behalf of his friends
were adopted, after which the
final vote was taken, which
resulted in 1917 votes for and
100 against the resolution.
Fifteen absentees we're pair
ed, ten in favor and five
against the resolution, while
twenty-six other members of
the house did not vote. Since
the resolution required a two
thirds majority, it failed of
passage.
Similar resolutions were in
troduced in the Sixty-fourth
congress, which convened in
December, 1917 On February
IA, 1917, the house judiciary
committee favorably reported
by a vote of II to 7, H. J.
Res. "a, which had been in
troduced by Representative
Edwin Y. Webb, of North
Carolina. On December 22,
1916, the judiciary committee
of the senate, by a vote of IS
to 3, favorably reported with
some changes, S. ]. Res. S.,
introduced by Senator Nor
ris Sheppard of Texas. While
these joint resolutions were
thus favorably recommended
for passage by the judiciary
committee of both senate and
house, and were placed on
the calendars of the senate
and house, respectively, they
were not brought to a vote
during the Sixty-fourth con-
gress
RESOLUTION WHICH BECAME
THE EIGHTEENTH AMENDMENT
The resolution which re-
suited in the Eighteenth
Amendment was presented in
the senate by Senator Morris
Sheppard on April 4, 1917,
and in the house by Repre-
sentative Edwin Y. Webb, on
April II, 1917; was referred
to the judiciary committees
of the senate and house, re-
spectively, and recommended
by these committees for pas
sage. S. J. Res. II was adopt
ed by the senate on August I,
1917, by a vote of 65 to 20. 1t
was adopted by the senate on
August I, 1917, by a vote of
IS to 20. 1t was adopted, with
slight amendments, by the
house of representatives on
December II, 1917, by vote
of 282 to I29. On December
IS, 1917, the senate concurred
in the house amendments, and
the joint resolution submitting
to the states the Eighteenth
was thus finally adopted.
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hitting an offense against the laws Of
the United States; Co that the vessel is
attempting to commit an offense against
the laws of the United States. The treaties
provide that no penalty or forfeiture un-
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have now ratified the Eighteenth Amend
ment.
THE NATIONAL PROHIBITION ACT
Representative Andrew J. Volstead, of
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to the states the Eighteenth Amendment
was thus finally adopted.
After the submission of the resolution
for national prohibition the states immedi-
ately began to ratify it through their legis-