Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-06-27
CANNOT SOMETHING Be DONEp

An Appeal for something More Than the
Laws Vengeance for tho Unfortunate
Women VOW before the Municipal
Court.
Editor Gazette G Journal; Never before was
there more stir in the city of Wilmington
than there is at this time. The cause Cor
causes, as the case may hey ID well known
to all who read cur daily papers. The
editorial Of yesterday, "'fhe Situation as 1t
true one. To be sure she police force may
have its defects and weaknesses, but have
not nearly all organizations some def
elenoesY Asa class or body, believe our
policemen will compare favprably with
and IN many instances excel, the police
men Of many other cities. Hence, ] was
very much pleased to see you explain TO
your many readers that the main trouble
now Is not war against our policemen. rs
DR.. Parkhursts New York crusade was,
but war against the illegal selling Of
strong drink.
And, Mr.. Editor, while il is true that
the law ought 10 and must be complied
with, yet to me 1t was very sad sight.
and now a sadder thought. 10 think many
OF orr women must be so harshly dealt
With as were those on Monday last 10 the
municipal court.
AS violators of law they doubtless re-
ceived their just penalty, will pay it. and
wish an unjust hatred in their hearts for
rig hteousness and toward the good OF
cart b, they will in many cases, u not In
all, return to their old paths. The law
m ust be needed pet tine culprit can not be
reformed by law. The transEressor must
pay the penalty. yet the fine does not
| change the unfortunate person. | In no
way, Mr.. Editor, am in mpathy with the
law-breaker, but rather believe il the duty
Of every good citizen to lend his support
however weak it is. TO the side OF honor
and nprightnsss, and to see to it that our
laws are kept, yet to look upon the poor
unfortunate ones who were before tho
conTt on Monday was. to Inc, n sad sight.
All must blushingiy admit the class 10
| which, perhaps. many OF them belongi
| but. Notwithstanding their misfortune and
undesirable position and influence, there
| are some facts which, when we consider,
| totch all the cords OF SYM apathy within us
| for them.
However debasing their influence, how
| ever much to be deplOred their doings are
the fact is that they belong to the Same
sex as does your mother and mine; The
fairest and best OF Gods creation. The fact
is that they are the offspring of ono,
happy, but now possibly an unhappy
mother, who in their childhood nestled
them in her arms and pressed upon theil
| f0rehnads the kiss of maternal affection;
mother who bent over their cradle slum
hers and asked God to guide the footsteps
OF their lives.
Tho fact is that however much thei
bodies may have been abused. they posses
that whiciI is more precious than the gem
of monaTchs crown; that which Il
riShtfuIly cared for and purified by God
grace, will lie fit to Shine in the kingdom
Of heaven. They possess. each OF them,
soul. The fact is. that for these, and all o
US as well, Jesus Christ died. The fact is
they must be saved or eternally lost, los,
lost.
Cannot something be done, not only 1
stop their misdoings. but 10 save their souls
May God by his spirit lead some OH
whose heart is touched at the misfortun
of these, the fallen, to their rescue, an
thus cause them not only to honor an
obey the laws Of our state. but also I
honor. love and obey the laws Of Goo
May heavens richest blessing rest upo
that noble character, Mrs. Marks, and a
like her who are willing 70 go into haunt
of shame and there before God on beude
knees beseech His mercy for the unfortt
nate. am one ready to aid in lifting u
the fallen. +. BURGRTTE SHoRr.
WIBMISGToS, June 18th, 1895.