The evening world. Newspaper, January 14, 1920, Page 19

HP h. @ WEDNESDAY, JAN Enforcement of Prohibition Act Will Increase Death Rate More Than Half a Century. By Martin Green Copyright, 1920, by The Press Publishing Co. (The New York Evening World.) be claimed for it. now frequently visila Bellevue. ty to vote on it. Iam giving you my judgment as a physician. A THOUSAND NEVERS ! ysician and every druggist, in the country on the suspect list ve him at the meroy of fools, fanatics and crooks. UARY 14, 1920 'Can TAM GLAD YOU ARE GOING TO SPEND ONE Of Men Above Fifty Years diction of Dr. Beverly Robinson, a New York Physician, Who Has Used Alcohol and Tobacco By Maurice Ketten You Beat It! DECLDED increase in the death rate in the class of men above fifty years of age after prohibition goes into full effect is foreseen by Dr. Beverly Robinson of No. 42 West Thirty-seventh Street, whose | perience as a practitioner in this city covers over half a century. Dr.| binson also foresees other bad results from the enforcement of hibition Amendment which, he maintains, will overshadow any good that | Dr. Robinson is approaching his seventy-sixth birthday and has been moderate user of alcohpl and tobacco ever since he fought, as a boy, in Civil War, He has retired from active practice, but keeps in close uch with current events. For many years he was a consulting physician | Bellevue Hospital and in the city institutions on Blackwell's Island, and “Society,” remarked Dr. Robinson, “can protect us from the eriminal| bet it can't protect us from the damn fool, Society protects us from the | Griminal by controlling him—locking him up—but the damn fool runs wild. | Its my honest judgment that the law which was passed by fools and Aatics and goes into effect next Friday is an immoral piece of legislation) @ menace to the public health. I am not touching on the personal| erty aspect of it—the imposition upon the people of the City of New York regulation of their habits which they would reject if they had an oppor- I CAN'T READ WITHOUT A LIGHT | “Why, even the Prohibition fanatics have to admit that; not all of but enough of them to so color their fool legislation that it is made appear that the protection ef health is looked after by the provision lving a doctor authority to prescribe liquor. That provision puts every | and would WHAT DaYou_ ) ER CAN | a THINKS LAN 2 READ WITHOUT “Admitting, for the purpose of fi whiskey. i “Some of my professional brethren will disagree with me, but my ex- monia upd of gr treatment of other ¢! diseases. | alcoholic liquor?” is in effect to condemn them to death, 4° not establish that the be but the prospect of murder is a Jowa, Kansas and Maj triffing thing to a fanatic obsessed fizht the Germans wer by the idea that he is an instrument ©US or intelligent or cou of God In tho regulation of the habits beys from Wet commu or ZeOu Rex tudes ab in fellow man, States I mention have been dry for nany years,” “There are in his city tens of thou- | sands of men of middle age who have bean drinking alcohol all their adult | ‘wiives. They are vigorous, clear | ' af haps they don’t know it, but the Y@aily has become part of their exist- Copyrisht, 1920, by Th sleep. “But the middle- clerk or smull tradesman has been unuble to lay in a supply against the Cuts Himself and Is All Cut Up About It. Jenn nnn nnn nnn nnn nnn ANNAN AAAS days of dryness and will be unabl to buy any. lew reputable physicians | and few reputable druggists will pre- | 66 pribe Hquor to such persons, because they are not invalids and the law af plainly specifics that ‘in no caso] “Who shall a physician pr liquors unless the patient is une his constant personal supervision. | sition whi “These men. deprived of tt stimulant, will be injured int Q and th lives will be shortened from Virginia Statistics will prove the truth of this| “And knows becau: fassertion. Watche the mortality |out of society there’ among the middie aged go up. “phe enforcement of the National is world, AYS 80 wr ot exc gr soever, ou ‘say that because you P onc 7 di- {She is a friend of mine and that Prohibition Act will almost imme Fel ae ae pees teainear need was looking| ly and watching keenly to havo ately result in the manufacture arge quaytities of injurious substi~ tutes for pure whiskey, wines and veer, On this point experience is a who, womanlik her feelings hurt. york Ww al haw! What do I care for cher. New York will probably be ‘Oh, ps! Wha come the moonshining headquarters | Mrs. Stryver av” whether she cum the countr: ot majority’ of the people are aguinst it to-day. More than 50,000, 100. people are axainst it and whil the bulk of our people are law abid- ing a considerable proportion of that more than 50,0u0,000 consider the luw oppressive ahd subversive of thelr righty and they will consider them- Courright. selves justified in) di beying it or - om) 4 When millions of active © eonecntrated on the sub- ng or evading an op- will be brought ¢ affairs : cause even the} War? sit up and take 3. What col is uphie dark room Soviet 2. Whe pressive la fbout a cond country fanatics Po rcaat summer I spent my vacation mmunity in New a tools photog: fa sp ythi 1 als 1 drank cotfee, i me stimulant a “Hibernia?” CE ea Lai What biblical character thive times a day | 4?eam about a ladder which 1 unto heaven? ale 10, What ia the instrumens n this dry com- “tention Was number ter ens which records atmos 11, Who wag the G ot youn? What lan natives of Huytl? flavoring exe QUESTIONS. ' abe aD perfume, Sherid. : 2, Rochester, ? toni and prov Jence vily knows Ali Baba: 4, Lilinoi 5, Russia; what pot ; : 1, New. York; § H. Who can say what will grow out] Pinafore; 9, Indians. 10, 88; of this sudden revelation that the Soviet Ark; 12, Welsh. ALIGHT ( A LIGHTNING Bua 2 cating public opinion, that alcohol United stat 2 Ny a dry coun-| is a necessit; ublic health, the | {'¥ and that t rnment intends | Prohibition fanatics ca fully Mhaatt |'© enforce a law which will revolu in the law regulations and restric- fen e the lifelong habits of tons which will prevent most of the OMS of citizens? Our fanatics and self-respecting physicians and drug- f00l8 say that people will give three ; rousing cheers and buckle down to iste of” this city from handing th, hanged conditions, Our wbout the effect on the perience hag been that whiakey is a ! jon?” Dr. Robinson was necessity, in the treatment of pneu- I. Vhat about the boys 4t- value in the Youns men who will grow up without pluints and ,eVer Seeing an open saloon or tasting , “To, deprive such patients of alcohol |, “Well,” was the reply, “the records , ys from who went or WEDNESDAY, JANU Conrei Lac NE of the most O delightful things about a Southern trip is the opportunity it gives for the gratifi- cation of woman's fickle heart for a nge—a change of climate, of sconery, of friends, and, most importantly, of clothes, While all women cannot In+ dulge na Southern trip, Uiere are many who enjoy the at- mosphere of dainty summer clothes by commencing thetr warm weather ward- robes at this time, In this way they reap the benefit. of tho choicest in fabs ries, for they are all on display and 1 of them are ne duplicated. ‘The most adorable Mitte fle. ured Englis) prints will be employed for morning frocks, while dimity, both plain and figured, organdy and batiste will grac the after- hoon hours, Lavish hand einbroldery will be a popular mode of elaboration — for plain surfaces, in which case the ines of the frock aro ex- ceedingly simple, Oftentimes a fing net will Lo Joined to an organdy or like fab- rle 1 means of em broidery Batire frocit of on and ny Jace, however, will again prove in tquite charm, for they are, indeed, own, 1 have designed au especially ap pealing frock to be sheer fubrie or fine net and worn over ding assumed a slip. Wide lace bi the Important trim: way of surrounding then crossing to surround the sk evident without deseription. bands that Onish the carry out the effect of line As if to wive due honor and respect | the pretentious display that lace trimming affords, the tinlest of t cordings are the only mark th such fectively introduced t the skirt repeats them same time to into a scant measure, A colored ribbon defines the walst- line, tying demurely in front. |New and Original Fashion Designs sy Mildred Lodi lh ——< 1920, bY The Prees Publishing » banding Used in Effective Manner. na class of sheir Health and — Beauty Queries — By Pauline Furlong C4 | = tiny “sleeves | (The New York Evening World.) Iron and Claret for Grayin, Sthel M.—Use thr hale teaspoonful of sulphate Mix the Jet stand several hours. ‘his is the formula 1 know of containin, » two ingredients. No, the tro will not harm you in any way, Yor Will find a mixture of bay rum—four 2, and powdered sulphur ene, another good remedy to jto the roots of graying Drown ‘baie? ‘This will also act as a stimulant aad finish of the neck delicious contrast , serving at the maine Hl \ New York Hospitality By May Christie Miss Christieds a Talented English Author and 1s Considered the Laura Miss Christie Arrived in America Nov.12. by The Preas Publishing Co. (The 2 New Yorkers h query brought tc long ago, on board ship cros t true America th of the Mason and Dixon line reception in the West and Middle West, but that New Yorkers were cold, Indifferent and extended no special welcome to the stranger within thelr | 7 af 7 id suce! My tata ameter! =~ The Jarr Family Vetimuiant ‘they have been taking By Ro y L. McCardell ence, vs necessary to them as food or | @ Presa Puylishing Co. (The New York Evening World.) ed mechanic or | Mrs. Jarr Cuts Mr. Jarr’s Friends and He Jean Libby of the British Isles, New York Bvening World.) wrote a London friend to me to-day 4 criticism I heard a Southerner the Auantic, n hospitality was to be that one had a kindly HEY say that Virginia society sive in the | 2Y the day scrubbing id Mex, Jarr, led Mr, Jarr, ribe alcoholic | whe Was shaving with a dull razor r|and was prepared to deny any propo- Kuys that really ai found at its best hat you do g#redit to nice people!” tit with the handle of his knife. “What's wrong now?" he asked. ‘Oh, I'm sore. said Mrs, Jarr, Tam glad to be ir daily Mrs. Stryver said ao," replied M . New Yorkers given an opportunity to refute this statement. h|Jarr, “and she ought to know; she's wise guy in| with which they throw themselves igto the entertainment of the neom prehensible she was kept ventured Mr ignorampus Vhat do | want him to do for me “1 haven't seen him In answer to my London correspondent 1 am writin, York is the them—don't wait to discover my ped ‘sive a darn” pet British failing), but juc And I love them for it.” for two week "Is that why you are “Do you miss peor like that so much that life isn’t we living for you? New Yorkers ree, my income or my social status, | and grandfather are (our own y on my own merits (or demerits). as L know} beans than of talk with ine so 4# to show his me cut myself again!" er 1 wonder where the Soviet Ark I could make you cut that man said Mrs, Jarr. known when I mar “Known what Never you mini “it L had only by The Prem Publishing Co, Now York Evening World.) 1, What is the name of the called Ambassador of the Russian vernment in this country? gas was used as a basis this |for most of the polwon gas during the he says, ‘The Sovict| “That I'd say anything par friend Mrs, Stryver Ark is @ sh Y 1 anys. ‘1 suppose you| ¢ heard of @ ship of state.’ njmarring for I'm sort o* hokus but I don't w ay anything, She's all right, | Just as good @ hothing against her, light is used sarcastically “WELCOME, STRANGER, TQ OUR MIDST.” { have never failed to note— genuineness and heartiness of n, the poor fish! “Now, if you can only 4. What American President and, | once given the Nobel Peace Prize? tuous| 5. What city is known among Chris- | 1 have entered many New York homes. nment up in Albany,” All right,’ comes from me what are you talking Albany ain't in Arkansas, bud of Arkansas | that from b of "Paradise Lt I sure gut wo} & * | the burning band, in th hold of Craigenputt days were bleak beyond c the welcome I ha hearty handshake, the interested and you-do-make-yours farewell, the a glow of pl diately dispel the shyness and the greatest town of a £ seems to me spend his or her last cent on And—regardle yntive eye, the “delighted- “when-will-you-come- n the reserved and all too sensi- forgotten, and imme- is apt to fecl in the Bot to do with hone because it was |t ane Be the aly 6 Raa ) carry biquor into} 6 Who wrote “Lorna Doone u wae vas 7. By whom was the Merri © things cr + the habit of {Sunk in the mouth of Santiago Har- band you the “It hits him just laughs and | He's quiet, for a while, ex Ry whom was Ireland first culled t but hitherto unknown. at the typical Yorker is unselfishly willing to! “showing the stranger a good time.” ly good time Jarre in ex- 4 of the colossal cont of Living uurean palate, polishes his plate beauty of their mus: of with & piece uf} and, on Sunday nights, the dear old) bread tter than my fr herie pressure jan gouderss read the newspapers?’ fact that the stranger | ge is spoken by the reporters who mark board was a brave stole, Jtyle at. last-—temporarily dog fell out of the when abe waa driving, Jane was found with her hands folded—dead. she love the dog, and would not die for |Better than cold cream, used the sau ae way. At your druggist, 25 cents a tbe, 7 who Happens to b n London, telephoned me at my hotel from he ANSWERS TO YESTERDAY'S at took place in the Al- recent date? he bany Legislature of ase come and stay with me for as long as you poswibly| 6 to my aston we'd just LOVE to have you! b ie taedaa arnt inioee Let no one ever say to me again that New York doesn't stand ace high! guy in here yesterd so ni the Legislature and he “Won't you p can?” came trickling my home as your own home; ; her Little “It Just happens that I'm wised up they was a lygnele was a hadn't been and called Mr, Jarr to the phone in “wr ~weetest tones. on that one, ip hospitality, \menyber of ssmeeuiaitsathtannesenheetaannanst Lucile The Waitress By Bide Dudley The Hess Putlistilng Co. (The New York Bening $ Soviet Ark, She Asserts, Isa Town in Arkansas Any Chump Would Know That. was telling me some iq| though Le | his meanin \victina 1ook “Tey throwed out meinhere,’ 1 says, tre society people, When hi aya Emr being wised fie ms off the vol ng,” Tate jlints’ don't If there is, Jane (Welsh) Carlyle EN of ger hice aso pers. Noble women have! found MPL it very difficult to live with t's the Goy- Milton's first wife, ventee! le broke off riyle ha hard a Carly two o' th lacked that her menial we ‘saving ¢ a planet? Large Pore Astringent. Mrs. Wal- Mix one cup of campiio® slightly Salicylic So L just give this wise sehalists, wets through laughing he! hit and congratulates me Flaccid Skin and Muscl i~-Use little heat on the face whe the skin Is soft and flabby, Cl Approach. | It ¥ jendly One she said 1 wonder if that guy was | Skin. me Is there went to.the kite ling in about two minutes, ink the b get the almanac and look on geology,’ I says,| You sec, Pim so bus Soviet, Ark., “ ' State, you know. “He gives 4 laugh which étarta the ealing ‘em off spirits camphor, tincture and evening. It is an eco- and effective astringent Lips. used by an anaemie come build up the health and enrich the with good, nourishing food, déap, 5 and plied to chap results toll sweet almonds, one onnees: , found It so difficult in. Brom MILTON, ned!" drops (or any other tneal, ane drop. 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Nancy eam and use only eold!" er when washing or bathing the. Rub ice wrapped in gauge on the skin to stimulate the tissues ai |further harden the fish, The follows # astringent 1s a good tightener: » pound mutton tallow, five ounces f ul Russian wa ounces, one nful powdered alum, ono Use this Tessie C.—This | \@ blood, and you shomidw ther outdoor exer ing salve may Ra* orm one- hart. one-quarter oune oid orite Ive Ly melting cocha oll together 01 nd {ter they them until nearly eoWp > olive apie oa well inte your face mnde" Just befgngt hilly or windy day. Bh | |