Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1912-03-27
A life OF pleasure makes even the
strongest mind frivolous at last
BoLIvER. \
The Fight Is On.

formed that petitions are being clrcu
lated for the purpose of having al
election ordered on the question of the
re-establishment Of the dispensary ii
Edgefeld county. Precipitating fight
at this time, when perfect peace anc
harmony prevail among our people
is Unfortunate, but if the fight must
come, we say let it come. Just as
The Advertiser has all along opposed
the sale of whiskey and had apart II
the overthrow of the dispensary six
years ago, we do not now hesitate tc
take stand against its re-establish-
ment.
The following are some reasons why
We oppose the dispensary:
1. Because it will increase drunken,
ness.
2. Because it will increase crime.
8. Because it will place temptation
in the way of our boys and young
men.
T. Because it will place whiskey in
easy reach of those addicted to- the
habit, and who drink to excess.
5. Because it will impoverish our peo-
pie. That which decreases earning ca
pacity, impoverishes.
6. Because it will contribute to po-
litical corruption, leading in all proba-
biEity to dispensary 'ring."
7. Because it is unwise to give the
sanction of law to business that has
always been curse to humanity.
8. Because the Christian women of
the county who suffer most from the
blight and curse of whiskey oppose it.
9. Because the best interests of So
ciety are promoted through the cur
tailment, rather than the increase OF
the consumption of whiskey.
10. Because it is inconsistent for a
county to establish schools, and en-
ploy christian teachers, to develop the
hearts, minds, and bodies of our chill
dren and then deliberately place in
their reach that which destroys them.
IL. Because the first duty Of the
county and state is to protect those
who are weak rather than make 1t
easy for them to yield.
IL. Becal sc many who can't afford
it, will spend their earnings for whis-
key instead of for the necessities of
their family.
1S. Because an effort will be made,
here as elsewhere, to increase the sales
and consumption of whiskey in order
that the so-called profit account may
be enlarged.
IA. Because the profit feature is de-
lusion and a snare being paid into the
treasury by our people, the consumers.
Is. Because it will send thousands of
dollars beyond the borders of our coun-
ty for that which demoralizes and de-
grades, instead of proving uplifting
and helpful.
16. Becauseit will increase disorder
and rowdyism in the town of Edgefeld
and on the public roads leading from
the county seat.
II. Because it will afford convenient
base of supplies for blind tigers who
will sell at night and on Sundays in the
rural districts, as is now being done II
Aiken county.
Is. Because it is inimical to the Chris
tian religion and that for which the
forty odd churches in Edgefeld county
stand.
10. Because it will increase the mum
Der of inmates in our county home, anc
the number of orphan children tha'
will be sent from this county to th'
various orphanages of the state.
20. Because it will take shoes from
the feet, clothes from the back, ant
food from the mouths of many poo
children, both white and colored, tt
say nothingof the comforts and lu1u
ries of which they will be deprived.
Three leading arguments for dis
pensary are: First, that it will sup
press blind tigers. Second, that th'
nrofics therefrom will go into the public
treasury. Third, that the people are
given better whiskey. 80
,oS no consider each of these briefly