Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-08-08
A Sioux City Minister Who APP
proves of the Stand Taken
by Bishop Potter
HOW THEY ARE RUN IN LONDON
5artenders Got Commission on Soft
Drinks and Therefore Push Their
Sale-Some of the Regulations De.
signed to Discourage the Drinking Of
Intoxicants.
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Sioux City. Aug. S-Only one of the
Sioux City ministers has been found to
express approval of the action of Bish-
op Potter, of New York, who attended
the opening of the Subway saloon in
that city, and delivered an address at
the saloon, commenting it and express
ing hopes for its prosperity.
Rev. Ralph P. Smith, pastor of the
st. Thomas Episcopal church. who is
affiliated with the same denomination
with Bishop Potter, not only declares
Bishop Potter's course was entirely
right. but expresses the wish that such
a SALOON could be established in Sioux
City and indicates that it would receive
his approval.
Il believe the opening of the institu-
ton in New York City known as the
subway saloon. when Bishop Potter de-
livered an address at the saloon, Is a
good thing. There ought to be more of
them in this country" said Rev. Mr..
Smith.
Il had an opportunity to visit SINH
lar institution in the Whitechapel dis
trict in London in 1894, which was es-
tablished by Stanton Colt, formerly Of
Columbus, o., and brother of Senator
Colt of Columbus. These institutions
are designed to reachsthe people of the
slums. AS the result OF the establish
ol1
the saloons in the most notorious dis
trict for many squares around have
closed, because their business proved
Improbable.
Besides the bar in this institution,
where of course one can buy the drinks
sold in saloons but of the best quality,
there are bath rooms both for men and
for women, where 1t costs 1 cent for a
bath; lodging rooms where clothes are
cleaned while the owners sleep, and a
gymnasium, reading rooms an extern
sive library. smoking rooms and COM
Portable places for men and women to
loaf. One may have a room an entire
night for cents. They are designed to
make an attractive and wholesome
loafing place.
know all OF the men of the district and
have great influence over them. IL a
man calls for more drinks than he
should have. they manage to interest
him in something else. These attend
ants are thorough good fellows and
have personalities which man can't
resist.
Paid to Sell Soft Drinks.
."The bartenders get commission
for selling soft drinks. Hence they
push these and are ever studying the
tastes of their customers to substi-
tute something for liquor. Above the
bar and around the saloon are such
signs as these: Three drinks are
enough Never drink so much that
you make yourself nuisance Plenty
of good drinks without alcohol etc.
There Is a positive air about the place
Ruffians are taught that courtesy
stops when imposition begins. The at
PENDANTS are firm with patrons. at the
same time winning their friendship.
And what Is the result? Why, all
the people of the neighborhood gather
at these club houses night after night
and enjoy themselves. Dozens Of clubs
are formed with a great many bright
young men and women, glad to act as
leaders. Tired, poor, mothers and hard
worked fathers bring the family and
come to the club house and enjoy the
evening. They take on an air OF self
respect. Everything is clean and or
derby about the place and the example
has It's effect. Those who have spark
of worthiness in them receive inspira-
ton. And you would be surprised at
the number Of really worthy people in
those districts. They prefer to be good,
rather than bad, most Of them, If they
have a chance. Aad these places in
terest them when they could never be
induced to enter church or prayer
meeting.
Such Saloons Elected Low.
1T was similar institution in New
York City which formed the opening
wedge for the defeat of Tammany and
the election Of Seth Low as mayor OF
New York two years ago. These in
situations are founded by stock COM
panies. and all the net profits over
per cent go to improving the buildings
and to caring for the needy people In
the neighborhood.
Here in America we have not yet
felt the need OF such institutions as
they have In England. We have had
plenty of room and our farms and
country population have been our sal
walton. But the need of such places is
becoming apparent and we should have
more of them.
Il believe such an institution would
pay in Sioux City, at least in it's e.
fects upon the city's morals. Build
such a place in convenient locality
for men and women who do not have
convenient place to loaf. and dozens
Of saloons here would have to go out
of business
I'VE need such institutions to save
our country from being devastated by
the evil of saloons. Unless we dc
something practical to stop the in
crease of debauchery and sim society
viii be tpreyed upon and will finally be
fairly devoured."
MIC CAIIRCk RARRACtlE