The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-10-09

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the Association Of which he is the vice
president He is, In fact. in favor Of
revolution IN the whiskey world Of Rich
mond. He does not think there would be
any great objection to a license Of 500,
and he proposes what he says is a prac-
teal scheme for the publication OF the
atmosphere about the saloon. Instead OF
throwing the responsibility OF the grant
ing of liquor licenses upon one man, as
Judge Witt; he would have an excise
Board of five representative citizens, who
would look after the matter. Governing
this board would be an established prin-
ciple that a license to sell whiskey
should be granted to none but respon-
sible, respectable man, who will conduct
an orderly and lawful place, and who is,
moreover, a naturalized citizen at least.
with some interest IN the moral welfare
Of his community.
THE OTHER SIDE.
The Virginia STATE Insurance Com
pany, with which Mr.. Crenshaw is con-
nected as a solicitor. will pay absolutely
no attention to the suggestion Of boy
colt on the part of certain OF the whis-
key men There has been no further de-
veropment in this direction, but 1t IS
known that possibly a dozen dealers
have limited that at the expiration OF
their policies they will not be- renewed
with the Virginia State. Members of the
company are not disposed to discuss tie
matter, but one Of the highest officers
in the concern is the authority for the
statement that the boycott. If boycott
there be, will pass unnoticed.
Mr. Crenshaw himself is equally reti-
cent and declares that he has talked
enough for the present, but will do
some moro talking when the proper time
comes. He is fortified with facts and ar
guments from various and sundry
sources. and is prepared to show why
he is confident that the high license will
effect the end sought In it. He indicates
the disparity between the license tax
here and the tax in other cities OF a like
size and declares there are other and
cogest reasons why the saloons OF Rich
mond should be made to pay more; this
without any injustice or discrimination.
He means to push the bill Tor all 1t is
worth. and believes he will succeed.
BUSINESS MEN ENCLOSING HIM
There is one thing, however, which
Mr.. Crenshaw consented to say, and 1t
is this: TT took me an hour and a half
to 20 a square UP the street yesterday
morning to get a shave. On the race
Of it that sounds rather Irrelevant. out
Mr.. Crenshaw referred to the fact mat
he was stoned at every step by per-
sons who wished to assure him of their
endocsation aI.d tneir IsGptoi. business
men in great number took special occa-
sion to express themselves favorabty on
the new movement Have any sup
port?" he said, and iae5Aed III :ep-s -
himself. Then he added significantly:
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wealth's Attorneys around Richmond
what they think Of the proposition"
THE OUTSIDE
There is undoubtedly among a great
number of the public at large a strong
support OF Mr.. Crenshaw's movement.
Several business men were seen yester-
day, and but one adverse opinion was
heard. Among others Mr.. B. F. John
son declared himself to be decidedly IN
favor of the movement. both as moral
proposition and a. business one. Others
took the same view.
The ministers Of the city are. in the
majority OF cases outr!ghtly IN favor OF
the scheme, though Dr.. ]. B. Hawthorne,
OF Grove-Avenue Baptist Church. Is re-
ported to feel that the movement -as
come at a wrong time, when the atten-
ton OF the clts ~.sou.I ue infected "..o.-
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municipal government.
The Anti-Saloon League OF Virginia
will throw all the moral and POLITICAL M
huence at its command In support or
Mr.. Chensraw. AT this time the only
thing the League can do will be In the
way of moral sanction and support by
its members It will keep a careful
watch on the situa ton. however. and
according to its policy. will record what
occurs in the Council when the PROPOSE
ton is brought up there. In a so-caiied
..Book of Remembrance" the League Will
lot down the names of those who OPP
pose it. When the next election comes
around this book Will be brought to bear
upon the situation. and the League VIII
submit the information contained therein
to the temperance voters for their suld-
ance in casting their ballots. In other
words the League will work for Mr.
crenshaw, if he Is still IN the field. and
for such others as line up with him In
favor Of the high-license scheme and
against those who vote against 1t in the
Council.
MAYOR WOULDN'T TALK.
Among the citizens. however. there are
many who distinctly take poslio's
against the proposed legislation. Iney
do this not 50 much in advocacy or the
saloon as in the belief that the Dill IN
troduced by Mr.. Crenshaw does not III
the situation.
There are few who decline to discuss
the matter one way or anoeaer. --sias u
Taylor was YESTERDAY asked 1or ms
opinion Of the proposed increase ne
Mayor said he didn't kno" any any ei III
about Il.