Jasper County Democrat, Volume 20, Number 98, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 9 March 1918 — BIG LAKE COUNTY “WAR” FUND [ARTICLE]

BIG LAKE COUNTY “WAR” FUND

Saloonmen Will Raise $70,000 to Fight Case. IJarly action is expected in connection with the plans of Lake county’s 700 saloonkeepers to start a drive contesting the constitutionality of the prohibition law. A fund is being raised and it is said that each saloonman is putting up SIOO, which will make around $70,000. Attorney W. J. McAleer, chief counsel, will have to engage talent and pay costs in the appeal to the supreme court. The saloonmen have not disclosed their plans, but it is probable they will ask the superior court to grant an order restraining the prosecutor from enforcing the “dry” law. In Evansville the VanderbUrg superior court has granted an order, declaring that the law seeks to impose a czarism upon all Indiana citizens.—Lake County Times. Try one of those copy clip indelible pencils on sale in The Democrat’s fancy stationery and office supply department. Have nickel top, point protector and vest pocket holder—only 10 cents.