Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-02-28
THE LIQUOR LICENSE BILL.
Il II Further Discussed and Amended, but
No Final Action Taken.

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No Final Action Taken.
After The STARS report closed yesterday the
debate on the liquor bill continued. Mr.. Vest
entered his protest against the amendment
which he claimed was making distinction Of q
certain class and placing the inmates of the
Soldiers Home on the same footing with minors
and habitual drunkards.
Mr.. Hoar thought it would be wise and lust
thing to make some provision in the bill by
which the system of waiting for the pay day of
the soldiers to come and then stripping them of
all their money, which is practiced by these sa-
loon keepers. could be stopped
Mr.. Hunton thought it would be invidious TO
single out class and legislate against them.
There were other habitual drunkards except
those IN the home. He thought if an amend
ment was offered to prevent the sale to habtual
drunkards, whether inside or outside the home,
1t would commend itself to all.
Senator voorhees, was advocate of mild
stimulants for the old soldiers, and quoted
Jefferson in support of his position. No wine
or beer-drinking nation. he said. had ever been
drunken nation. Beer and light wines were
antidotes to drunkenness. He favored the
Issuance of a regular beer and wine ration to
the inmates. as was done in every volunteer
home throughout the United States
Mr.. Hoar then spoke still further in support
same ground.
PRACTICALLY FREE RUM.
Mr.. Hawley said he had supported the bill
with all his influence, as the District Just now
had no law. and there practically free rum,
and prohibition in the District would also
amount to free rum. He was an advocate OF
high license. The bill not high enough,
but was better than no law at all. The fact
that there was now a grogshop for every 1l5
inhabitants in the District was extremely dis
creditable.
Mr.. Mcpherson supported the amendment,
while Messrs. Hill and Faulkner opposed 1t. On
a roll call the amendment was lost by AZ nays
to 20 ayes
Mr.. Hoar offered an amendment that moth
ing in the act should be held to repeal sections
7Sl, 1872 and IS3 of the Revised Statutes, provid-
ing penalty for selling liquor to wearers OF the
United States uniform.
Mr.. Hill said the question had been passed
upon few moments before. and moved to lay
the Hoar amendment on the table, which was
done.
Mr.. Hansbrough offered an amendment
which was adopted; changing the word .'regu-
lar to reputable where it appeared before
the word physician"
SCHOOLS OR HOUSES OF WORSHIP.
Mr.. Galinger offered an amendment forbid
ding the sale of liquor within 400 feet of a
private school or house of worship. The amend
ment was adopted.
Mr.. Gallinger then offered an amendment in
tended to perpetuate the provisions requiring
an intending saloon keeper to secure the con-
sent of residents upon each side of the street.
On motion Of Senator Faulkner. by yea and
nay vote. Mr.. Gallinger's last amendment was
tabled, the vote standing-yeas. 90: nays, %.
Mr. Gallinger offered an amendment fixing
the wholesale liquor license at $500 and the bar
room license at $1,000.
The ave and nay vote resulted Yeas, 90;
nays, 81 and the amendment was tabled.
THE EXCISE BOARD TO REPORT TO CONGRESS-.
Mr.. Gallinger offered an amendment requir-
ing the excise board to make full report to
Congress of the number of licenses issued, con-
victions for violation of the law, &c. Agreed to.
An amendment forbidding the employment
in a saloon of any female under sixteen years
of age or persons formerly convicted of crime
was agreed to.
Mr.. PETER then took the floor and made a
lengthy speech against licensing the rum BUSH
ness in any form.
When he concluded special order was given
way to and the bill went over without action.