New Britain Herald Newspaper, February 10, 1922, Page 13

MEXICO GITY MAY BE ON “DRY’ LIST Tegal Measares Now Cut Down on ‘ Drmkmg o Intoxicants Mexico Clity, Feb 10 —-The “wets" in Mexico are frankly alarmed. They say there is n real possibility that Mexico City, at least, muy go “‘dry” before the end of the year and that if |f 80, the next step wonld he to make the entire republle arid of aleoholic bev- erages President Obregon does not say that he is a prohibitionist but within |8 the past few months he has given his ungualified support to certain legal measures which aim to cut down Arinking and evflnllmlly.n put intoxi- cants under the ban Saloons, clubs and cantinas have | baen put under more rigid restrictions and, only a few weeks ago, a presi dential decreq increased the federal revenue tax on alcoholic drinks 100 pr cent. There are many rumors that these taxes will be automatically in- creased until they become prohibitive Nationwide protest was heard sev- eru]l days ago when the nuuupnper sald that President Obregon cohtem plated issuing a decree forbidding the | § planting and cultivation of the ma-|§ guey plant which is the bagic ingre Jdient of the most popular nativy drinks, ‘The maguey, which i a species of cactus, must be replanted every seven vears and a decree prohibiting its cul- tivation would mean its extermination and with it the elimination of tequila, | mescal and pulque, drinks of undis puted potency Planters of maguey rushed numer- ous petitions to President Obregon /g pointing out that the plant is a part |} of the agricultural wealth of the na tion in that it produces a valuable |} fiber, sugar, a base for paper and a|§ medicine that {s said to be a specific for kidney disease. Tt was also sald that its spines, treated by an inex- pensive process, make cheap and ex- cellent phonograph needles. President Obregon has not yet is- sued the decree—but the planters are still worried and so are certain other persons. The ‘“wets' have held numerous meetings within the past few weeks to organize their campalgn against pro- |} hibition. Secretary of Interfor Calles is com- ing in for a large share c¢f the criticism for the ‘“‘dry” wave, as he |} was a staunch “bone dry" advocaee long before he left the state of Sonora to take a cabinet position. Secretary of the Treasury de la Huerta is also a prohibitionist. PRESIDENT SIGNS BILL Creats Commission for the Conversion of the $11,000,000,000 Debt Owed This Conntry by Allies. Washington, Feb. 10.—Bill ecreat- ing a commission and otherwise mak- ing provision for the conversion of the 811,000,000,000 debt owed the Tnited States by the allied powers was signed yesterday by President Hard- ing The president it was stated at the White House, will not designate the members of the refunding commission provided for in the legislation until after the treaties resulting from the arms conference have been submitted by him to the senate. The commission will consist of fire members, headed by the secretary of the treasury. Mr Harding has let it be known that he plans to designate two other mem- | B bers of the cabinet and a member each of the senate and house. 104 MIDSHIPMEN FATL. Wil Be Dropped Following Semi- | Annual Tests. Annapolis. Feb. 10.—One hundred |} and four midshipmen were found deficient in their studies as a result of the semi-annual examinations at the Naval Academy. just completed, and |§ will be compelled to resign, it was learned today. Eightv-eight of the delinquents were members of the ‘plebe” or fourth class, twelve were in the third |§ class and four in the second class. The number of failures is about normal COAST TO COAST We Want Your Business "We Want Your Business l(Be efitu et Coffee 31ci IN A CLASS BY ITSELF TODAY'S SPECIAL Chocolate Peppermint Patties Per Pound S OBy “BENEFIT" MINCE MEAT. .. 13C Makes Better Pies pkg. e e Hand Cut, Screen Cooled Doughnuts 250 Good to Last Ctumb ' doz. Extra Fancy BUTTER ) We Guarantee Satisfaction We Guarantee Satisfaction Parcel Post Paid on $1 or More Direct Importing Co 283 MAIN ST.. New Britain, Ct. NEW BRITAIN DAILY HERALD, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1922 T s T THE END IS IN SIGHT BATTEY’S Lease Expires April 1st, and We Leave New Britain Beginning Tomorrow, Saturday, Feb. 11, We Offer You $25,000 WORTH of SHOES At Prices That’s Bound to Clean 'Em Up in' Quick Order Read Carefully These Few Teasers and Be Here Early I_fl,"s : Men’s Shoes $ 1 oOO DREg{scgf?mEs WORK SHOES Black and brown Full double sole p $2.98 $3.98 Reg. price $5.00 Regutl(z:g 7p;(l)(‘e up Children’s Children’s Shoes 89c, Rubber Boots $1.25,91.48 $1.98 iy BILL e ‘") g BATTEY'S Y | o LOSING OUT SALE One Lot : 2 3 i Bo) S GROWING GIRLS’ Begms Tomorrow ‘Black and brown valufi?gfgw Saturday, 9 A. M. | 5248 ; 267 MAIN ST. : Children’s - Women’s Slippers 49¢ ' Slippers 49c Mea's High Grade : for - y S . o i STORM SHOES GROWING GIRLS $10 and $12 values. and brown ’ : Blafs:(z.dzbs ] JUUE $4.98 Women*s ey T HOUSE 3-Buckle from day to day. Children’s T VNG F SRR WY SLIPPERS ARCTICS Prices change LEGGINS we'll give away, so it Fur trimmed $2.48 ‘ over night. 130 pair behooves you to keep $l 00 pair Reg. Pair $3.98, 4 The-braet ke to 2 for 25¢ AR VR 8 JOdL Reg. $2.00. the finish. : SELL sus BILL BATTEY’S SHOE STORE 322, STARTS SAT. 267 MAIN STREET NEW BRITAIN saT.