In addition to the above there has been certified, through the prohibition department, taxes under the Dow-Aiken law amounting to several hundred thousand dollars.

CONDITION OF DOCKETS

Illustrated by the following tabulation of all kinds of cases:

1 The above common pleas courts, 88 in number, or 1 for each county, are the so-called county courts having original jurisdiction in criminal and civil matters.

2 The above courts of appeals, 9 in number, are distributed throughout the State.

NOTE. The bureau of vital statistics calls attention to the following with respect to the above table of alcoholism mortality. The rate of deaths from alcohol is actually considerably greater than as above set forth. This is due to the fact that the coroners report many causes of death as being acute or chronic alcohol, and in these cases give, as the primary cause, some caute form of disease of the heart. Accordingly, the bureau classifies all such cases as deaths caused by disease of the heart. A recompilation, therefore, on the basis of the contributing cause, would show an increase in the number of deaths and in the rates.

Divorces granted caused by drunkenness (Report of secretary of state, 1928)

PREVALENCE OF DRINKING IN UNIVERSITIES

From personal observation, from interviews with university heads, and from interviews with those in a position to know of conditions, but not directly interested in the institutions, this question may be summed up as follows: There is but little drinking on the part of the students, and less drinking on the part of the students now than before prohibition. Doubtless amongst the students who gather for social functions and home-coming games there are instances where some one has liquor, but these instances are relatively few. At homecoming events the principal drinking or trouble is confined to the alumni, followers of the teams from so-called wet localities, and to those individuals classed as the general public.

Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio.-Has 10,650 students, 1,000 teachers, and 700 employees. Interview was had with President Rightmeyer and the dean of men, Mr. Banks. The dean of men is in close touch with the student body of men and stated that there was but little drinking amongst the 7,500 men students and but little, if any, drinking amongst the 3,000 women students.

Ohio Wesleyan University, Delaware, Ohio. This university is located in the small city of Delaware, about 30 miles from Columbus. The student body consists of about 1,800 men and women. From personal information obtained at Delaware, I find but little drinking amongst the student body.

Cleveland, Ohio (Western Reserve University, College for Women of Western Reserve University, Case School of Applied Science, and John Caroll University). The approximate total number of students-men and women-in these four universities is 6,000. The writer finds but little drinking and conditions better than before prohibition. Doctor Wright, pastor of large church, Gus Provo, president of Guardian Bank, and others in the university district interviewed.

University of Akron, Akron, Ohio.-It is the observation of Dean Banks, of the university, that there is positively less drinking now amongst the student body than before prohibition. The writer, after personal investigation, finds no evidence which would deny the truth of Dean Banks's observation.

Cincinnati, Ohio (University of Cincinnati).-The general summation of the question holds true with respect to conditions prevailing at this university.

At both Otterbain College, located in the south-central part of the State, and at Oberlin College, located in Oberlin, there is but little evidence of drinking amongst the student body.

Public and high schools of State.-An interview was had with John L. Clifton, director of education, and Frank Wilson, assistant director, at Columbus. The director is the head of the public-school system, which includes the high schools of the State. The children enrolled number approximately 1,500,000. The director stated that there is little, if any, evidence of drinking among school pupils either during or after school hours. Doubtless amongst the young people who gather for social functions there is now and then an instance where one has some liquor, but these instances are relatively few.

EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM IN SCHOOLS

In accordance with the provisions of section 7688-1 C. C. at least two hours must be set aside on the Friday nearest to the 16th of January in all the schools of Ohio for instruction in the history of the temperance movement, and the physiological value of temperance to the pupils. This year the day falls upon Friday, January 17. The law makes the director of education responsible for the proper observance of that day and program suggestions are available at this office.

SUGGESTIONS

Vice president of a large bank in Cleveland gave his personal views in substance as follows: Prohibition enforcement can be more effective when the city officials, police courts, and all officials make an honest endeavor to enforce the law. Education is the most effective means of improving the present prohibition situation. The minds are being educated now, more than ever before, through newspapers, magazines, and movies, and these agencies could be of greater help if conducted on a higher plane.

Samuel Mather, directing head of Pickands, Mather Co., Cleveland, Ohio, at an interview with the writer, stated that he was not in favor of a repeal of the eighteenth amendment, but that he was convinced that a modification was necessary. Mr. Mather believes that of the modification plans submitted the one suggested by Dr. F. W. Buck, executive secretary of the Federal Dispensary Tax Education League, is the most eligible. Mr. Mather's views under this plan are that Congress shall provide by appropriate legislation for the manufacture and transportation of intoxicating beverages and for the sale thereof, in packages, under a system of Government permits and restrictions, and provide penalties for the violation of such laws, permits, and regulations; provided, however, that no such permits shall be issued therefor in any State or Territory whose laws prohibit the manufacture, transportation, or sale of intoxicating beverages; nor in any political subdivision of the United States of America (outside of the District of Columbia) until requested by an act of the legislature or referendum of such political subdivision.

An assistant in the State attorney general's office thinks this State has a good law on paroles and pardons, but that this law would be more effective if it were administered intelligently.

Mr. Aldrich, deputy commissioner, stated that if every elected and appointed official in the State of Ohio would do his full duty law violations would be greatly minimized.

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