The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-12-26

and where the kissing of other mems wives II
not permittsd-by law.
This Moline fanatic also objects to billiard
saloons because-they hsvs "window curtains
and door blinds" This is certainly pow
erful objection, and will apply equally we'll
to bath houses and barbara saloons-and
even In tho curtains st the windows Of the
private dwelling of this Moline fanatic. We
suppos. the people who keep bath houses and
BARRIERS saloon are following Legitimate
business" but eur Moline fanstic says "No
man following legitimate business shuts it
from public view" Whether that is the rsa-
son this Moline fanatic has curtains to his
windows. we do not pretend to say-but he
says this fact (she curtains) is enough to
condemn them" He also says she is told
that there are many things going on here in
Molnel behind the scenes, which, Il publicly
known, would astonish the uninitiased -
We don't doubt it-and probably behind his
curtains as we'll as those of Other people.
This Moline fanatic quotes Nasty, as au-
thority that saloons are nurseries of demoo-
racy." Is this the reason the Moline fanatics
are 30 violently opposed to all saloons-evsn
billiard saloons?
BIZ the way, speaking of the sanitary eff
fscts of billiards, reminds us that the North
American Journal of Hopeopathy is an advo-
cate of billiards, and urges the following rea-
sons for private billiard tables:
1--WE also advocate the game of billiards in families
from moral as well as sanitary point of view.
Young American is naturally 'friskey," naturally
enthusiastic, eXhuDeran ana fond OF excitement and
fun. Conine him in the house without diversion and
excitement. and he mopes, sulks, pines, and sooner
later, breaks from wholesome parental restraints
and nstInctiTey seeks for amusenents, excitements
and pleasure elsewhere-at the club the play house
the restaurant, and Often the gambling hell and
brothel These natural instincts for diversion may
be directed in such manner by parents to be
productive of positive physical, moral, and nellec
tual benefit, by investing home with few of the at
fractions whchsbeckon them elsewhere. Give them
comfortable billiard rooms and billiard tables, so
that both body and mind can be amused and invig-
GRATED, and the attractions and pleasures of home
will be superior to those beyond its boundaries.
billiards is mathematical game, and affords
scope and exercise for those faculties which disci-
pine and strengthen he mind. steady hand, a
clear head, quick perceptions, and pleasant cxer
else Of the calculating powers are the requisites
for an accomplished billiard player. The practical
development of these qualities must naturally be pro-
duetive of good results"
This is ali very true and good. Young
America is ''friskey, enthusiastic" &c, 81,
and will have his fun; if he can't have it at
home he will have it at abroad and if he
can't find moral places for it. he will go where
it Is to 10 fouod. The fault, then, is not with
people who keep immoral places of smuse-
nent, but with the public which fails to pre-
vide proper places of amusement and recres-
ton for the young. Let our Moline fanatic d.
rect his batteries towards his own people and
stir them up to provide attractive and health
ful amusemsnts for the psople. There will
then be no occasion for working off his bile up
on saloon keepers. They are justified in pur-
suing their lawful business, ani if parents and
guardians don't want their sons and wards to
frequent such places they must provide such
attractive amusements and recreations for
them as will draw them away.