Evening Star Newspaper, January 20, 1927, Page 30

ASTOR SEES LIQUOR USEDROPINU.S. Americans Will Not Return to General Indulgence, Says English Viscount. By the Aesociated Prese. NEW YORK, January 20.—Viscount Astor of England, writing for the Forum a nen-parti magazine of es the opin fon that the American people will not return to “the general use of intoxi- cants. ce and experience have proved,” he says, edge off efficiency, blunt ideals, and are always on the side of the flesh in it war against the spirit.” Asserting that he approached the temperance question “with an un prejudiced mind” when he was called to the British liquor control board during the war, the viscount states he also tried to study the Ame hat these take the | K Uquor question fairly during cent second visit to this country Cities Show Opposition. He reports a difference of opinion, { h comed and respected’ munities (particularly larg the coast) where there is considerable | drinking, although the total volume consumed is apparently “less than be- fore the war.” ‘The article finds that since the eighteenth amendment has replaced local option “the chance of clear self- expression has been taken away from the people.” No complete investiga- tion of the social and economic aspects of the prohibition problem have been made, however, Viscount Astor con- tinues. Such a survey is much needed, he says. Cause of Lawlessness. He questioned those who attribute lawlessness to prohibition, stating the world everywhere voices a spirit of unrest, Concerning the attitude of the Amer- jcan people toward prohibition, ‘Viscount Astor says that “‘without doubt the law is resented by a large proportion of the inhabitants of cer- tain towns, and, unless a law which affects the social habits of men is ap- proved by a decided majority, it is likely to create those distinct and very real evils which have arisen and are causing anxiety to many who hitherto have backed prohibition.” He continues: “Many believe that the law will not be changed in any way, but the inhabitants of cities— even of States—will indicate, either side local enforcement or nol 3% openly or indirectly, whether they de-jp A eheck-ur of the symptoms revealed SEIZURE RIGHTS STUDIED. Supreme Court Hears Argument in Ship Confiscation Case. The United States Supreme Court yesterday studied the question of seiz- ure of vessels by the Coast Guard be- yond the 12-mile limit during argu- ment on'a case from Connecticut aris- ing out of the seizure of the vessel Underwriter, 34 miles off Block Is- land, with 811 cases of liquor aboard. LCounsel for the Government were not heard yesterday, but contend in their brief that the Coast Guard may seize American vessels outside the 12-mile .limit and that when brought within the 'juffsdiction of any Fed- eral court the government may pro- oeed to confiscate the vessels. JURISTS TO MEET IN RIO. April Sessions Will Prepare Codes for Americas. The International Commission of | Jurists will hold a meeting at Rio de Janeiro April 16, the Pan-American Union announced today. The commission consists of two| members from each of the republics | on the American continent. At the | I drugfi;su sell regular box 30¢, double | meeting it will prepare codes of pub- lic and private. international law. | Special Offering of ‘ERLE-MAID’ FROCKS OUR CHOICE of Y ning, Dance and Street and Aft- ernoon Dresses in all the fash- ion-favored silks and cloths. Frocks, ADDED CONTRIBUTIONS SWELL CAHPENTER FUND | Total of $633.14 Subscribed to Aid Family of Man Slain by Bandits. The fund raised for the benefit of the widow and seven children of Jo- seph Carpenter, Indian Head, Md.. who was fatally shot about two weeks ago by bandits near the Government powder plant, continues to increase dally. The cashier of The Evening bas ‘received contributions-uring the past 24 hours bringing the total amount to 633.14. Further contribu- | tions will be The fund now stands i $574.14 Total to date.... $633.14 Americans, s A. R. 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Investigation showed that a quick, sure, economical way of cleansing the system of poison wastes that bring on this health-destroying condition, was through taking Partola, recom- | mended by doctors and druggists. Mr. Collins lost no time in getting a box from his druggist. He soon got rid of the poison wastes in his sys- tem, and now at the age of 50, is well and strong, energetic, successful and head of a large store, making plenty of money. He has proved that a clean system is the real key to continual good | health and success in business. Partola, bemg antiseptic and laxa- tive, cleanses the syswm quickly and gently, ends constipation and pre- vents oncoming TO MIA. All good size 50¢. If you are lagging, getting | behmd going: back,— get a box of | Par and see what a difference its occumml use makes in your health | and life. ANTISEPTIC & LAXATIVE e Doctor in Candy Form Eve- Party 106 Dresses 74 Dresses Formerly $25.00. . . . | “For mer/J $79 7() 16 Dresses Formerly $19.50. . .. 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You will want several when you see them. $10.95 Palais Royal— Dress Section, Bargain Baseme Colors! —all the new high shades oi spring as well as the darker tones of navy and black. Models in a numerous variety, novelty collars, vestees, wide or narrow girdles, and all the new- est sleeve effects. Many attractive Misses' models as well as the more conservative styvles for Women. New Dresses Added to Our Racks Hourl Extra Salespeople Keeping a Complete Range of Styles, Colors and Sizes Throughout the Entire Day! Exlra Floer Space The Newest Materials in These Dresses! Flat Crepes, Georgettes, Georgette and Crepe, Combina- tions of Smart Plaids and Self Color Crepes, Embroidered Metallic on Georgette. Sizes for Misses 14 to 20—For I Women 36 to 50. 15 Dresses | s v l | Formerly $1595. .. .| ! — Grlebacher 1 of Individualily VETWELVE F_STREET 0 Sizes for Misses 14 to 20 For Women 36 to 50 Sale Starts Tomorrow. at 9:15 AM.— Palais Royal—Bargpin Basement """u Sizes for Misses 14 to 20 For Women 36 to 50