The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-12-15

about them as any mau living, denounces
the practice In the strongest terms.
Second, the houses Of Ill-repute. Their
number j. legion. The opportunities
afforded men TO no astray are absolutely
limitless. AS bad as Providence has
become almost an adage. No other city
in America offers greater immunity from
the arm OF the law than Providence. IL
leads all others. Within a radius OF 500
feet from the Y. NJ. c. A build.
ing there are fifteen houses OF
prostitution filed TO OVERLOOKING with
debauched inmates. In other portions Of
the city they exist In equally appalling
numbers. In almost every direction
from the City Hall places OF Ill repute
may be seen. The uninitiated stranger
has only TO apply TO hack-drivers TO OBJ
tain all informa ion as TO location OF
houses and schedule of prices.
Third, Obscene literature and post
ers. IL Is well known that there Is an
organized system for the production of
immoral posters. The very lawyers OF
The city, accustomed as they are to such
evils, declare themselves utterly dis
gusled. The pictures are numbered so
that duplication is possible. They are
sent unmolested through the mails and
sold publicly on the streets of the city.
These points can be proved II proof is de-
mauded.
"A decided effort should be made at
once To root out the evil. Public senti-
ment should be aroused, and when the
people take "a stand the evil can be com
DatJed aud defeated on its own ground"
Subsequent Action.
After the reading of the prayer it was
moved aud carried that the resolutions
be taken up aud discussed section by sec
tion.
After much discussion and autilation
resolutions embodying the ideas and
nlauS for the nrllSs.1a A6DnLa6
follows:
WHEREAS. our attention has been called To
the well-known evils of gambling, prostitu-
tion, obscene literature aud pictures and the
illegal sale of intoxicating liquors;
WHEREAS, we are informed and believe
that these evils exist In our city TO an alarm
ing extent and are increasing.
RcsOlCCd, That we believe that earnest ana
practical efforts should be made To suppress
the growth of these evils;
ResOtped, That we will sustain by our inhu-
ence and voice a movement, and unite in car
rying out such plans as may be agreed upon
for the purpose of closing gambling houses
and houses of ill-fame, for suppressing the
sale or circulation of obscene literature and
pictures, and for the suppression of Illegal
sales of intoxicating liquors.
Resolved That for the accomplishment OF
these ends we recommend that "a citizens
committee, composed of not more than lOO
persons be organized for the purpose OF Sc
curing the desired results.
RosOtUed, That "A nominating committee of
nine nc appointed To select the citizens CON-
mittee.
During the discussion of the resolution
DIR. j. III. Larry. in objecting TO the words
'law and order" expressed his opinions
as follows: "The authorities must be
made to enforce the laws. That is their
business aud they must be held to a strict
Accountability. IL was not so long ago
that $4,000 worth of gambling imple-
ments were taken from noted resort by
the police. and shortly after the same
Identical goods were contscated in an
other equally notorious resort. The case
against the gamblers has been carried
A sentiment must be created that will
compel the attorney general to do his
duty; then and then only the polics Will
enforce the laws. To root out the evil
three things are. necessary: First. the
ministers must meet aud aRitate; second,
the ministers aud iavmen must unite;
third, the ctiZeus must take up the
movement. We must have, too, the
cooperation OF the large-hearted sinners
We must touch the voters" I"
Committees Suggested.
1t was moved by DIR. Bixby that n CON-
mittee of nine be appointed from the
floor. The following were chosen: Rev.
R. l.. Greene, chairman, R,v. j. III. Lar
ry, Rev. IL. M. Bixby. Rev. II: M Ring
and Messrs. II. >. Conant, DIN Hill, w.
X Potter (not the mayor), George w.
Smith and NJ. L.. Anthony.
DIR. Bixby moved that resolutions be
sent To the city government.
DIR. Bixby laid special stress on the re-
quest that word should not 40 forth that
Providence is the most immoral city In
the country as the impression is not
founded on fact. He took a rather OPTIC
mistic view of Providence.
Or. Greene suggested that the commit
tee of 100 be takeu from these present at
the assembly.
DIR. Bixby moved that the assembly
meet again next Wednesday night and
that the committee of 100 to be invited to
become portion of the assembly. This
motion WAS carried
Sophia Little Home.
The following correction to statement
in the Providence Journal was offered
THE Sophia Little Home does not refuse
to take inmates not repres ,ntatives OF
the state home and prison"
A letter was read from BishopClark ex-
pressing his regret at not being able To
attend the meeting aud expressing his
sympathy with the movement,
LISTERS of regret for non-attendance
and sympathy with the crusade were
also read from IN Rev. III. w. kuyg aud
DIR. Francis a. Horton.
A motion was made by DIR. III. NJ. King
to make the meeting next "Wednesday
night "A mass meeting.
some debate as to the duties of ths
committee then ensued, after which the
meeting adjourned to meet next Wednes-
day night.
A correction was taken at the door af-
adjournment
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