The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-25

1lllZtio COutlHutQ u tApi SSo titih views on the best solution for the liquor problem in Jefferson county yesterday. The expressions were made in answer to a query as to whether dispensary, open saloons or prohibition were favored. Only a few of those approached for their opin- ions yesterday declined to commit them selves.
 Eugene L. Brown, real estate dealer: 'I much prefer the open regulated saloons to the dispensary."
 Edward B. Crawford banker: "The sa- looms well regulated where a gentleman may procure a drink is more to be de- sired than the dispensary system, as the latter means a continuation of the dives, against which we are all arrayed.'
 Sydney J. Bowie, attorney: "As against the open saloon I would vote for a dis pensary system.'
 T. E. Brooks. of the Louisville and Nashville ''I would not be inclined to the dispensary system as intimated by MT. Morrow"
 A. D. Lightner of the Frisco: 'I con- slider the dispensary system and licensed cafe wise solution of the liquor aues- tion.'
 John Lusk, real estate dealer: T have nothing against either the saloons or the 6ispensaries. Whatever solution is best I am sure will be given by our represen- tatives."
 Robert Jemison, Jr., real estate dealer. 'I have not been here to get in touch with the loon-dispensary question. l cannot make any choice now.''
 Frank B. Fowlkes, real estate dealer: "As against the dispensaries, I would much prefer the saloons if they are well regulated and under strict police regula- tiops."
 Gen. Louis V. Clarke, capitalist: 'I am inclined to favor the dispensaries as against the saloons
 Alderman M. H. McDowell of the Six teenth ward: Personally I favor high license and strict regulation. If this cannot be obtained then beer saloons strictly regulated and liquors sold by dis pensaries. To keep the whole thing out of politics have the system handled by commissioners. It was thought wise to keep the schools out of city politics by retaining the school board, and the req soning would apply to the liquor ques- tion.''
 w L. Clark, manager of the Ensley Furniture company: "If we must have change, I favor the Morrow dispensary bill'
 Judge C. F. Camp of the Ensley inferior court: 'The question is one of great mo- ment, but as I see it believe the high licensed saloon with strict regulation the solution of the question at this time.' Dr. E. T. Fields, who managed the an- ti-amendment campaign at this place; My personal views on the liquor ques- tion are well known, and I see no reason to change. However, as to what is best at this time I think the dspensary for liouor and the licensing of cafes and res taurants for beer and light wines the best thing under existing circumstances" r. J. Lange, real estate and insurance: .I favor the open saloon with strict po- lice regulation as the best method of dealing with the liquor question. I can not see wherein a dispensary would bet ter the present deplorable condition. It never has stopped the operation of blind tigers, and with the number of these animals that have learned the ropes, so to speak, there is no logical reason to be- lieve that the dspensary will eliminate them."
 Dr. F. w. Averyt of the Linwood Drug