The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1909-01-08
WHITE RIBBON ECHOES.

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Success of prohibition in Georgia.
From statement published by Geor-
gia Anti-Saloon League. Crime has
decreased.
The prohibition law has only been
in force nine months in Georgia and
yet, as is proved by the records of
the recorders court Of Atlanta. there
has been a decrease Of 6.096 cases
over the same period last year. This
is a little more than 40 per cent de-
crease. The reduction Of drunk cases
is ever greater. There were 2.134 less
drunk cases for the nine months of
1908 than 1907, more than 60 per
cent decrease. What is true Of At
lanta is also true Of other places in
Georgia. Brunswick, seaport town,
had 80 per cent fewer cases.
Prohibition Does Prohibit.
L takes time to bring about great
changes and new conditions such as
we are now facing. Our law does
not define intoxicants. On this ac-
count there are many evasions. The
brewers are taking advantage Of ev-
cry opportunity to press the sale OF
so-called "near-beers. Many un-
scrupulous dealers sell whiskey. These
violators are, however, being brought
to justice. With fines already i'm
posed, ranging from $50 to $1,000
and ehaingang sentences without the
privilege Of paying out it IS becoming
a very dangerous thing to sell even
near-beer anywhere in Georgia. A
stranger in our city who has been a
guest at one Of the hotels says: "In
my two weeks stay in Atlanta [ have
not seen a person, young or old, who
seemed to be under the Influence of
intoxicants. nor have I been able to
secure a drop Of liquor.'
The proprietors of the Kimball,
Aragon, Majestic; and Piedmont ho-
tells all declare that their servants are
forbidden to furnish their guests
with intoxicants. Mr.. thinner, Of the
Kimball house, said he would pay
800 for proof that one Of his wait
ers has furnished intoxicants to his
guests.
Prosperity das Increased.
That prosperity has increased can
best be shown by the great gain in
building permits issued during the
past nine months over the CORES
ponding time last year. Every one
knows that we have passed through
a severe and trying panic. The de-
preston has been felt equally as
much in places where liquors is sold.
Through such a period as this, and
crushed further by the failure of one
Of our largest banks, Atlanta ex-
ceeded it's last years building record
Of permits 1891, ITO. In spite Of all
that can be done by the enemies Of
prohibition, we assert that prohibi-
ton prohibits in Georgia, and that
she is now entering upon the most
prosperous period Of her history.
More School Books.
Mr.. John Miller, we'll known
book store man, says: II am delight
ed with prohibition. It seems to be
helping everybody. 7 have been il
the book business here for a quarter
of century. and never had as good
trade as I have now. Sold more
school books by far than in any year
previous
Court Puts Ban on "Near-Beer."
Since the publication of the Lea
gue's statement, a decision on 'Enear-
beer" has been handed down by the
Georgia court of appeals. The court
holds that four per cent beer is in
toxicating. and that its sale is vio-
lation Of the State prohibition law.
The decision was rendered in the
case Of Cornelius O'Connell. convict
ed in the city court Of Macon. against
the State. Many Of the so-called