The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-06-08

Sunday TO see whether or not We were
observing certain puritanical blue
laws. He recognizes that such laws
are unfair towards an honest busi-
ness undertaking. and for that reason
has freely permitted us to sell our
goods on Sunday and to conduct such
games as We saw fit, and in return
therefor | shall do all in my power
tor his reelection.
Why cannot the people at large see
Things IN the same light as our worthy
and benevolent mayor? | pay taxes
on real and personal property and aid
the city further by paying a heavy Ii.
cense. | have expended a great deal
Of money in fitting up my place of
business and in providing games for
the amusement and entertainment of
my patrons. The money received bv
me is spent in the upbuilding of Walla
Walla. The saloon men contribute
literally to the colleges. churches
and charitable enterprises of the city
Many OF our class have erected fine
residences and substantial business
buildings, the only fOur-story build
ing In the city being a monument to
the public spirit of men in our call
ing.
The liquor dealers of Wala Walla
have moral, social and political in
Huence and their friendship is well
coined In the highest business and
professional circles Of our communi-
ty. We We're cOnspicuously honored
on presidential day in this city re-
Gently, one OF our number being as
signed to ride in the same carriage
with President Penrose of Whitman
college. Another of our number was
a delegate to the republican state
convention and is recognized as a CEN
tral figure in our county organization,
his advice being eagerly sought in
every emergency Others connected
with our business as conductors of
games of amusement are also recog-
nlZed as men Of great political intiu-
ence and by their skill and frugal
habits of living have amassed consid-
cradle wealth, which they do not hesi-
tate to invest in WaIla Walla real es-
tate.
The examples referred to WELD
great power in state and local affairs
and their support OF any candidate
is a trump card in his favor and vir-
tually insures his success as long as
he shall prove himself worthy of
such confidence.
In all fairness. fellow townsmen,
let US consider the Sunday closing
law as dead The money taken in
by us on Sunday as we'll as on every
~ h do of bp nd hn
received from games OF amusement
conducted in our places Of business
will circulate generally in this city
and will add to the prosperity of all
our people.
Now with Mr. Hunt as mayor We
are confident that the present con-
ditiOns will cOntinue-that there will
be no attempt TO enforce The Sunday
law or the outrageous law recently
passed by the legislature making it
a felony to conduct an innocent game
Of chance. That is why | favor the
reelection of Mr.. Hunt as mayor of
this city
What do We care. then. if he does
ignore the law prohibiting an official
Of the city or of the school district
from entering into contracts or SELL
ing supplies TO the city. Let us con-
slider this law. like the others, as OBJ
s0Iete and dead There can be no rea-
son. fellow citizens. why we should
not all pull together for the good OF
all and be tolerant one with another
Saloons are as essential to the happi-
ness of the people as any other busi-
ness or calling. and We as factors in
the general prosperity should be per-
mitted to share in the favors grant
ed.
| have been told by my friends and
associates that it was useless to Of
fer this communication to the States
man for publication as it would be
thrown into the waste basket but |
have decided after mature cOnsidera-
ton to offer it to you before asking
for space in the morning paper.
FAIR PLAY.