The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-03-24
WITH VERY FEW EXCEPTIONS
Opinion Freely Expressed That Gam
bling Is Productive of Ne Good,
Either From a Business or Moral
Point Of View.

merchant in Astoria on the question o
gambling; as to whether they mdorse,
the actions of SherifI Linville and thei
opinion from both moral and bust
ness standpoint With one or two ex'
ceptions, the position OF the sheriff ant
the Astorian was indorsed, without any
reservation whatever. The following
sentiments speak for themselves anc
show the sentiment OF the community
on the question.
p. ], Goodman indorse the action
of Sheriff Linville and the Astoriar
on the gambling question. From years
of business experience / know that
gambling is of no benefit TO the city.
o. B. Estes, physician have been
unable to see any direct benefit to the
city from gambling. and If It is closed,
it will give men better opportunity
of paying their bills.
Alexander Tagg, merchant am op-
posed to gambling. have thought
several times of moving away from AS
toria as | am raising a family and
there is too much temptation for young
boys. heartily indorse the position
Of the sheriff and the Astorian.
Astoria Grocery, Mr.. Johnson-l
have not given the matter much con-
sideration. but don't know as see any
particular harm in gambling.
John Syensen, bookstore am op-
posed TO gambling, and do not believe
the revenues of the city should be de-
rived from this source believe the
sheriff is right and l approve OF the
course Of The Astorian.
A. A. Saari, photographer indorse
the action of the sheriff in closing the
gambling and the position of The AS
torian. 1t is not a good way to raise
revenues for the city.
L. /. Johnson. merchant-It is a good
move, and they ought to close the
dance halls, too.
August Danielson, saloon--I am OPP
posed to gambling; never gambled in
my life. know from actual knowledge
that many men do not pay their bills
because they spend the money gam
bling. am in favor Of closing all gam
bling games.
s. l. Nanthrup, grocer-I have not
given the subject much thought, but l
believe the sheriff is taking the proper
course. Business. as a rule. receives
no benefit from gambling.
Frank Patton, banker-The sheriff
is right. There are other ways for
raising revenues.
H. c. Hansen, Central hotel-The
Astorian is right, and so is the sheriff.
am unalterably opposed to gambling
and know that 1t is a detriment instead
Of benefit TO business. You have
my hearty support in the movement.
Neils Simonsen, saloon--I do not al
low gambling and DO not believe the
city derives any benefit from it. 1t
does the town no good.
VIM. Fitzjerald-Close them all ur
They are not benefit to the city but
4 detriment.
H. H. Zapf, furniture-I don't know
rs ! see any harm in gambling. i
have not given the matter much con-
Frank Hart, druggist do not con-
'ider that gambling is of any benefit
10 the city. or to business. IS
Victor Herman, Seaside bakery
From a business standpoint. I believe
h city would be better off if gambling
we're closed.
II. Exstrom, jeweler-I indorse the
position of The Astorian and commend
he actions Of the sheriff. Gambling
8 Of no benefit to the city or business. j,
Asmus Brig, Fisher Bros.-If the
iheriff means business and closes gam
bling and keep it closed, / believe It
yill be benefit to the city
F. ]. Carney Fisher Bros.--I believe
he sheriff is right, and SO is the As :
orian. ] am Of the opinion that the
ity would be better off without gam
ling.
r. NJ Leathers, boat builder-The
heriff is right. Close them all up and
eep them closed. It is Of no benefit
the city or business, but a detri-
1ent The Astorian is pursuing the
roper course. ,
Johnson Bros. grocers-I am opposed
gambling, both from a moral and
usiness standpoint. 1t is no benefit
ut a detriment to business. / had
ather pay more taxes and have gam
ling closed. n
;. A. Gimre, merchant indorse tha Is
osition Of the Astorian and believe I
le sheriff is right. If gambling Is ci
osed it win give some men an on cC
'Ftunity to pay their bills. am op Vi