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SIGHS REPEAL i Wipes Out New York State's Dry Enforcement Law' FLAYS VOLSTEAD LAW Thinks Definition Alcoholic Per Cent: Should Be Left to States (Continued from First, pare). Gage act, accomplished by bis signature, did not alter the effectiveness of the Volstead act in its present form as long as it stands unmodified, and served notice on all peace, officers of the state that they would be expected to "enforce the Volstead act in its strictest letter." Tire governor's action on the Mullan Gagre repealer, which had been heralded as the most momentous matter affecting prohibition since the adoption of the. Volstead act, was dramatic in its simplicity. Announces Decision Summoning into his office at 6 o'clock daylight saving time, the army of newspaper men who had fumed about the State House all day, he smilingly lifted a blotter. from his wet signature and said: "Boys, I have just approved the Some of the "boys" made a break for the door, but called them back to: hand out copies of a 3.

700 word memorandum which he had prepared to go with the i Realizing that rjy his decision, the renr nler would cause' a strffnv of protests from throughout thtj country, comparable on'y, to the irtoilation his action wouia cause in the "wet" camp, the governor asked that his memorandum he given the ful'est possible circulation. The document disposed of all the nrpuments again the repealer whif I Hoff a. bad been snvf him at a mammoth jblic heaWns ytrday, as well it rvguments that had been presented to him from time to time in writing, elaborated on the arguments which had led him to the decision to approve thr reneai and retorted to Harc'ins's now famous let ter Wea'ey Wait. Newhurgh den the rr i nJer eepme law. Replies to Harding "I yield to no man in this country when it comes to respect, for'.

the utterances of the chief executive of Hie t'nifed States, hut it is impossible for me to bp unmindful of the fact that I am the chief executive of a 'sovereign state and I am entirely in iccord with a statement put forth in the course of this discussion and plgned by former Judge Willard Bartltt. ('Alinef F. E. Henry Lacomb and TVf' Austin G. (Fox, which dealt 'with the letter, and which said in part: 'It would be a calamity to permit such fundamental conceptions of the relations between the.

states ana the federal government as may seem 'ie suggested by portions of the president's letter to pass unchal He then went on to 'set' forth' his conception of state sovereignty as sovereignty "with respect to all powers not expressly delegated by them to the federal government." Declaring it was "my duty to declare and maintain that sovereignty in exact accordance with the guarantee of the constitution," he said he mtit refute that part of the president' letter1, which he understood to mean the various states "were obiiga'ted vo enact statutes duplicating the Volstead Act." Enforce Volstead Law Bearing down on the fact that repeal of the Mullan Gage act did not legalize any act in New York staio that was illegal during its life, and that state officerr would be expected to enforce the Volstead Act, the governor explained that the three du sirable results which the repeal wou'd have were: "Do away entirely with the possibility of double jeopardy for violations of the laws enforcing the eighteenth "Put the state In harmony with, the recent decision by United States District Judge Knox (of New York City, declaring a portion of the Volstead Act to be in contravention of the eighteenth amendment. "Violations of the Volstead Act will hereafter be prosecuted In the federal courts, which is desirable as it will fix in the minds of offenders the thought that they have violated a federal statute intended to effectuate an amendment to the constitution of the United States rather than have them harbor the thought that they are simp'y standing against what a great many of them may be led to believe Is merely local regulation." Inasmuch as the repeal bill provided that it should become effective as soon as it had received executive approval, the Mullan Gage act died at approximately six o'clock daylight saving time this evening. To Federal Courts Persons who were so unfortunate as to be caught vio'ating the eighteenth amendment after that hour can be tried only in the federal courts. What effect the repeal bill will have on persons awaiting trial for violations committed before that time Is a question that has not been authoritatively settled. While the governor specifically disclaimed any desire to make political capita', out of his action, his friends are jubilantly proclaiming that hei must be considered seriously as the Democratic standard bearer in the 1324 presidential election.

His comment on politics in the memorandum follows: "Much has been said in the public prints with respect to the effect my action may have upon my own political future. I have no political future that I am willing to attain by the sacrifice of any principle or any conviction of what in my mind, as the welfare and the benefit of this state and nation." COMMENT wFfHHELD BY CAPITAL OFFICIALS Washington, June 1, Prohibition Commissioner Haynes withheld Comment tnnlrht On the unnroval a fvAn fcy Gov. Smith to repeal of New York's 5 HOMEOPATHIC CASES Ray Wolf, 12, sustained a fracture of a boa In his rignt hand. He fell while playing' about the payment in front of his home. It was reported.

Daniel 17, Oakbrook, an employee of the Prizer Painter Stove works, was treated for a laceration of the thumb, right hand. Earl Linderman, 28, Blrdaboro, received treatment for contusions of the little finger of the left hand. He sustained the injury his 'employment, he said, Jean Hart, 12, was brought to the institution yesterday from, the child's home on North Tenth street suffering a severe sprain of the left foot. Klement Krepaaamka, .8,. Millmont was treated for an Injury, to the left eye.

HOTEL ARRIVALS Hotel Penn rJames Myen, Philadelphia; G. M. Bingham, Washington; S. W. Fisher, Philadelphia; C.

S. Behn, Boston; J. W. Shelten, Trenton; A. J.

Steinmetz, Borden town, N. E. Normon, Cincinatti; C. B. Bowman, Scranton; F.

S. Rickle, C. D. Dutcher, Newark Max Frees, New York City; M. Solomon, New York City; F.

A. Nicich, Chicago. Mansion HouseHarry W. Gold. waitie, Easton; C.

F. Atkinson. Phil adelphia; John I. Karas, Troy; N. W.

Leopold, Philadelphia; R. J. Con elson, Donord, M. Ecoff. Philadelphia; V.

E. Arnold, York City. American House yM. Stein, Erie; C. D.

Rhoads, Philadelphia; Hlggins, New York City; A. M. Cornell, Philadelphia: E. Lebanon; John M. witter, Frack ville; E.

M. Clark, Philadelphia; Dwight W. Huack, New York City; S. Le Bolr, Stroudsburg, E. G.

Rider, Philadelphia; Thomas Clifford, Philadelphia of Ray R. White and. Laura E. A. THE READING TIMES, READING.

A. A A I J.U N.E. 2 ,1 (P 2 3 THE DAY IN READING FIRE ALARM TEST This morning at 9 o'clock, fire alarm box No. 68, Pricetown Road and Perry, will be tested by William C. chief bureau of electricity.

Felix Winterhalter, laborer, 78, 915 Walnut st son of the late Conrad and Mary Winterhalter, and Sophie C. Kappel, 60, of the same address, daughter of the late Peter A. and Francisca Kappel. Warren H. Henne, 19, son of Albert W.

and Alice Henne, and Helen N. Potteiger, 19, daughter of Milton S. and Mary R. Potteiger, both of Strausstown. Curtis Thomas Snaith, clerk, 27, 509 8.

Fifth at, son of Gertrude and the late William Snaith, and Elsie Viola Long, 24, 320 N. Twelfth st, daughter of Matthias and the late Ella Long. POLICE, COURT Six prisoners were arraigned before Alderman Printa at police court yesterday, Augustus Hulta, 80, arrested by Park Guard Hoover on charce of disorderly conduct was committed to jail for 20 days In de fault of a fine of 121.25. James McLlngen, 34, arrested by Officer H. Templin on a charge of, drunkeness and disorderly conduot B.

S. Whittington, 29, charged with reckless driving by Officer' Keim, and Ernest Eanoskl, 24 charged by Officer Kramer for driving an auto without a license were discharged. James McLaughlin, 49, arrested by Officer J. Young, for drunkeness was committed for 24 hours. Enoch Enfeoff, 59, paid fine of $11.26.

when charged with drunkeness by Officer Keim. REPAIR PERMITS The Reading Knob Works, i is contemplating erecting a large one story addition to their present plant, according to a repair permit issued at the office of Building Inspector Grove. The addition will cost approximately $8,000. Other repair permits were issued to the following: Claude Kuhlman, 447 North 11th street, ne wbay window, $150; John Henry 182 Rose street, remove brick wall, $500; Edward J. McDonough, 203 Oley street, enclose porch, $60; Bert Braller, 418 Woodward street, change window, Frank Lauer, northwest corner 10th and Washington streets, new WEDDINGS brick arches, $75; Excelsior Brass Rev.

Gustav Poetter was the Works, John street, interior repairs, officiating clergyman at the wedding $75. Rev. Samuel K. DeBinder married Claude Focht and Mary Whitman. MARRIAGE LICENSES The following licenses were Issued REPORTS ROBBERY G.

M. Haywad, Thrift building, notified, the police that he was robbed of $50 by two men under the bridge at 7th and Washington streets on Tuesday night at 11.16 o'clock. A in the office of the Register of Wills fairly good description of the men yesterday: was given to the police authorities. Amos Abraham Horst, knitter. 17, Mr.

Hayward was stopped by the 537 Schuvlkilt son of Lottie E. men under the dark portion of the tist, in which the esident expressed and the late Ralph W. Horst. ana wasmngton street Ml age ana was oncfi to nossihle clash be FvaKatherine. Angstadt, 22, 635 N.

compelled to hand over his money. tween fede al find st. authorities Eleventh daughter of Edwin and He had two $20 and one $10 bills, Catherine Angstadt. which the men grabbed and disap Louis Chuirco, laborer 22. 116 1 2 peared, Cherry son of Rosle and the late Frank Chuirco, and Edith Houser, 21.

119 Cherry daughter of Thoas and Susan Houser. Irvin C. Koch, cigarmaker, 34, 724 N. Tenth son of Nathan G. and late Catheriine E.

Koch, and Mary Laura Stark. C6. daughter of Charles and Elizabeth Stark, 715 Moss st. Paul Gerhard Harnly, 25, 109 West Greenwich son of Albert 19. daughter of Charles and Amanda Haring, Earl Township.

'ohibition enforcement law, as did "sident Harding, after he had been formed of. the governor's action by the Associated Press; At the White House, it was said that the president would make no statement. Prohibition officials expressed dis appointment but no surprise, Governor Smith's action which had been generaly expected among officers at prohibition headquarters. The policy of the federal government relative to enforcement of prohibition in New York, now a single handed proposition, Is yet to be determined. Commissioner Haynes is expected to confer soon with Commissioner Blair of the Internal Revenue Bureau, and it is likely that Secretary Mellon and possibly President Harding will be consulted before a course of action is determined.

Two avenues, high officials said to night appear to be open to the gov MR. RUTTENBERG HURTS SCALP Bernard Ruttenberg, 89 years old, of 343 Cedar street, was treated at the Homeopathic hopltal for lacerations of the scalp. He left Immediately after treatment' ARREST OFFENDERS Acting on a number of complaints received that men are annoying women movie theatres, Chief H. J. K.

and the late Annie Harnly, And that all the offenders would be dealt Ruth Elizabeth Mertz. 21, daughter wltn t0 the full extent of th6 tew He of Edgar G. and Carrie A. Mertz, has further requested that any per 529 Robeson son. being annoyed shall at once no Anthony Kozlowski, laborer, ,52, tify the management of the theatre 440 S.

Seventh son Stanley, and and proper steps will be taken for the the late Mary Kozlowski. and Leon immediate arrest of the offender ora Lewandowski. ,45.,. Phoepixyille, daughter of Adelbert and Francis SIMONS' CAR STOLEN. i George Munshower, of the Textile James E.

Brannon." carpenter, 21 Machine informed the police that Earl Township, son of Warren E. and. the car of H. Simons was taken away Jennie Brannon; and Victoria S. from that Friday BISHOP HOME Bishop S.

C. Breyfogel. of the Evangelical church, returned home from holding the Dakota conferences of the church. PLAY TENNIS LEAGUE F. E.

MacLean, the recreational director, is preparing to organize a tennis league, and have the different public and semi private courts en over, gaged throughout the summer more than ever before. A woman's league is also one of the plans. Twenty teams, each with two men on the team, have been organized. This is but the beginning, it is understood. Those who have already enrolled will meet next week and play will continue till August.

There will likely be a trophy offered. HALF HOLIDAYS COMING Three weeks from today the retail stores of Reading will observe the first Friday half holiday of the summer. They will continue throughout lh immmAr months and end with ernment. One is to make a vigorous Friday September 7. Cards for store' drive for enforcement in New York windows are being prepared oy tne state even to the extent of depleting Chamber of Commerce for dlstri prohibitlon forces in other sections button, to the merchants at the next of the country, to demonstrate the meeting of the Merchant's Bureau government's determination and on June 11.

This will be in time for power to uphold the constitution and federal laws despite the refusal of New York to assist in their enforcement. The alternative course, it was said In official quarters, would be to continue enforcement efforts with the present staff of federal officlers in New York state with the knowledge that they probably would be unable to enforce the law rigidly alone Indications are, however, that the first course will be adopted. proper advertising of the first half hollday on Friday, June z. EDI80N DIAMOND DISC PHONOGRAPHS Columbia Grafonolas METROPOLITAN 739 PENN STREET 'i E55 I Choice Peonies I EE On Sale This Morning 5 At Central Market 4th and Penn Streets From Hill View Fruit Farm llillllllllllllllllilllllllllllllllllllllllllllillli SOUS HAVEWRTHDAY Gamp 329 Hears Address By Past State President BODY IS 35 YEARS OLD Camp 329rt.P. O.

S. of A. celebrated its thjrty flfth anniversary at the P. O. S.

of A. home on Fifth street last night. Instituted Memorial Day, 1885, the camp has grown to a membership of 330, with a total valuation of $12,500. Past state president, Eugene F. Hendricks, a member of the Camp, was the speaker at the anniversary celebration.

He memorialized the founders of the camp, predloted future growth and urged renewed vigilance on the part of all Americans. evening was opened by the singing of "America." The elosine number was "The Star Spangled Banner." The entertainment committee consisted of John G. Hagan, chairman; D. Orion Runyeon, secretary; Orie W. Bear, treasurer; Adam Miller, Charles Ache and Walter Ache.

The officers of the Camp are past president, Harry Rlttle; president, Walter Ache, vice president, Orie W. Bear; recording secretary, Charles Ache; master' of forms, D. Orion Runyeon; financial secretary, John G. Hagan; conductor, Charles M. Wey andt; treasurer, Daniel H.

Hunter, inspector, James M. Henne; chaplain, Charles Breldegam guard, Jarius M. Weyandt; assistant secretary, Adam Miller. ESTATES SETTLED Letter were granted to Reuben D. Goodhart in the estate of Mary Ann Goodhart.

late of Reading, which was filed for nrohate. TVia slsts of $900 personal property and $8,000 in real estate. The real estate consists of a house at 330 Moss street, valued at isnnn hnnu 1030 Moss street, valued at ana a nouse at 431 North 9th street, valued at $5,200. She leaves 100 tn tia nr TnVn to provide for the bural of her son unaries. The household goods are to be divided ht nrn aivu Goodhart.

Reuben T. Ooodhiu nd Annie Gessner. The sum of HI tm vvmi fe child of her deceased son, William, and the mm of 1 5K Ut hk)i of her deceased daughter, Amanda. Annie tiessner is to receive the house at 330 Moss street. The house at 1030 Moss street is gtven to the son Albert, while the house 431 North 9th street is gtven to the sen Reuben D.

WAGES ARE INCREASED New Castle, June 1. A wage agreement between the seven hundred employes of the Pennsylvania Ohio Electric operating street cars in this city, Toungstown. Ohio, and Sharon and the company was reached today. new scale calls for an increase of five cent an hour. is INDUSTRIAL DINNER TO BE HELD BY CHAMBER The final dinner for Cozy Four Room Outfit, ready for imfnf kMiulrMnmor Chamber of Commerce the spring and sum mer season will be Monday night at 6 the Hotel Berkshire, he in the nature of an held on o'clock In It will Industrial dinner in order to give, the members of the Chamber and their guests the first public announcement of the extent of industrial production In Reading and Berks County last year.

The guest of honor and speaker will be M. Hoke Gottschall, director of the State Bureau of'Statistlcs and Information. Director Gottschall is traveling about the state at the present time making addresses to the various communities about their industrial activities in the year 1922. LOTS IN SUBURB WILL BE RAISED IN PRICE Dickinson A Oillesple, realtor, who are handling the River Dale tract announced an increase in prices of 10 per cent on all their lots. This increase will take effect June 11,1923.

Approximately half the lots in their addition have already been sold, and two new houses are now being con ileal one Complete nome uuuus That Will Delight the June Bride. It is a mere step from the parsonage to a finished home, ready for immediate housekeeping, when HAROLD'S POINT THE WAY! Every June bride ihouM aae our $389 Big value In a Door North Pole Side leer, $24.75 Solid oak North Pole Front leer, like illustration, $23.95 SS0 value Porcelain lined 3 Door North Pole 8ide leer, airtight leeks, $42.50 .00 Pay a small deposit krnk a yar or mere to pay the balance. North PoleRefrigerafors IMMENSE STOCK LOW PRICES structed. Charles Reber is building a home of the bungalow, type. Augustus B.

Stltzer, is Just getting the roof on his new two story brick home. SHILLINGTON ELECTS TEACHER FOR THE FOURTH GRADE Miss Ruth A. Bright, of Sinking Spring, was elected as a fourth grade teacher for Shillington schools at a special meeting of the school board last night. Although the meeting was called for the purpose of deciding upon the election of several teachers, only Miss PoV Pow f. TONIC I With" I RON AND NUXf ft MalmrttieWealc Sironffl Ton i9 Nffrv'ffS' Stimulate; Sold at American Medioine Co.

Store. 26 S. 7th St. HARVEY'S GIRLS' Me 1 NORMANDY VOILE JocrHOOSIEa in Our Special In a Porcelain Top Kitehan A)Q yc Cabinet, at $7.50 'Cltv wl4 eii 'unfits tfu tr fi it) Bright was selected. Other routine matters were discussed but final action was postponed until the regular meeting of the board 6n Monday night.

It is just about time to quit blaming things on the war and start blaming them on FR rHARVEY'S DRESSES $3 95 limits Values to S7.00 at After months of careful preparation, Harold's have assembled a thorough list of immediate needs for the alert June Bride or those contemplating the furnishing of a home complete or with individual pieces! Special credit terms have been provided for the month of June, and no bride need be without the attractive home furnishings that make for a happy home. A 10 Piece All Steel Dexter Domistk Science Kitchen Set, worth $7.50, is included with every HOOSIER, which is equipped with sliding cutlery drawers. Miles of Steps Saved! Meals Prepared On Time! Food and lime Saved! rTr "i Handsome Frosted Mahogany Upholstered yO RmuI Reed Suite. Newest finish, covered with cretonne, loose cushions and aprintr seats Rood Elaotrie Table Flbrs Read Rocksrs Upholstered Fibre Reed Rookers. 9 1 aOvf Upholstered Couch Hsmmoeka.

length $12.50 ITS r. Three PARKER'S HAIR BALSAM I Inwra Dudrnff fitoixHalrnuUadl Branty to Gy awl Faded rbal wx. ana i.w iruin, For Weddings and Graduation Highest in quality, though not the highest in price. J. MUMMA Jeweler and Diamond Merchant 613 Penn St.

A Greatt Price Lowering Sale of Guaranteed style; service, value and satisfaction during this sale of the cleverest of styles and pronounced savings. Value is the cornerstone of this sale and Fashion the foundation on which it rests. Values Extraordinary Yes, we know that the prices are very little, but you will be surprised at the fine styles and excellent values in this sale. Values that are truly unusual in beautiful new Coats, Suits and Dresses in womens and misses' sizes. OE A Value Giving $95 JOIC 1 4 Call.

Now weTl set all Reading talking with these wonderful values. Here are coats that you simply, can't judge by the price distinctive dresses that are astonishingly under priced, and wonderful suits that are unusually low priced. Come in today, you be the judge. TTtTtTTTTtTtTIITTTTTTTTTTTIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIXXXXX Mil Newlyweds 4 Register your namesi at oar, store and receive awed dmg gift, FREE! AH Fibre Rugs and Wool RUGS at Special Low VErices 4.6x7.6 Crex iC( Grass Rugs WD 6x12 Crex fcQ Grass Rugs Wf.d&O 8x10 Crex teCk Kf Grass Riag. ViV 9x12 Crex C1 fl CKC Grass Rugs PlUeKJ Smart, 8rvioeable 9x12 Size Wool Face Brussels Rugs, various patterns dQl 'TtS and shade AD Hot Weather Needs 60 Ft.

Garden Hose Steamer Folding Chairs Folding Lawn tottes Porch Rockers, heavy posts, no arms Oil Cook Stoves, 2 Burner Style Heavy 4 Ft. Porch Swings $5.96 $1.45 $1.49 $2.98 14 Inch Bali Bearing Lawn Mowers 1 Ue $3.98 Folding Ironing Board Strongly Made To Fit Your Heighth $1.69.