The Washington herald., 1912-08-13
.sCHL0ss MAKES
A FEW THREATS
Glen Echo Manager Declares He
Will See that Blue Laws Are
Enforced All Over State.
POP BOTTLES NOW POPPING

: IF the blue laws of Maryland are to
be enforced anywhere. they must be
enforced all over the State. There shall
be no discrimination" said Manager
Schloss, of Glen Echo Park yesterday
The law is enforced only at long
intervals. Throughout the winter It Is
violated by drug stores, clubs. and 9TH
| er institutions. There Is no justice in
such an unequal method of enforce
! ment."
The heavy foot of the blue law has
stepped on Manager Schloss and he Is
sore. On Sunday Sheriff Howard de-
scended on Glen Echo, closed up the
pop stand and the merry -go-round. and
arrested four employees. Sunday af-
fords one Of the best crowds that visit
Glen Echo, and the intrusion OF the
law was most unwelcome.
Relic of Colonial Days.
The Maryland blue law. 1t seems, is a
relic OF colonial legislation. which pro-
vides that a man shall do nothing on tt.,
Sabbath. He may not greet the morn
with joyous shout, nor kiss his wife.
nor shine his shoes, nor walk down the
street too fast. 1t was first framed by
the old Puritan fathers. who put a man
in the pillory for smoking and regarded
|Os'uidllOII dS d udIlIll1fk slIl
Managers OF amusement parks in Mary
land think these ideas are a little out Of
date Manager Schloss Characterizes the
law as unconstitutional and an infringe
ment of personal rights.
Yesterday Glen Echo had resumed its
wonted air of gayety. The merry-go-
round horses galloped blIthely, a though
there was not a Sheriff In the county
Whole rows OF little children stood be-
he nd
soda water. The dip car rushed down
its perilous path. and an amorous youth
was even observed to hold his lady love
in by the waist. Surely the shades Of
departed legislators must have been
shocked.
spooning TnboOed.
Amusement parks are not the only vic
Tins either. SpOoning in all its delectable
forms has been banned on Potomac
River steamers. Burly watchmen patrol
the decks armed with merciless search
lights. and Krufiy order the blissful
couples to break away"
1t has been suggested that If the blue
laws are 10 be enforced. adequate steps
should he taken. The lovers that spoon
in shady corners should be compelled to
provide themselves with chaperons. mar
riage licenses. and medical certificates to
the effect that they contain no germs
transmissable by OSCILLATION
Trial on Thursdny.
Officers should be instructed. asscrvate
some who dislike blue laws. to intercept
and confsCate all Goo-Goo eyes. winks.
killing smiles and other Coqucttish arti-
cles. which they see flying around in pub
lie places All persons found dangerous
ly intoxicated and disturbing the sun
day peace. on butter milk, lemon soda. or
ginger ale. should be arrested and SEN
fenced without trial.
Thus would this monument to legisla-
tive wisdom he vindiCated. they say.
and the Sabbath remain in holy silence
throughout the land.
The four employees Of Glen Echo who
We're arrested will come up for trial be
fore Police Judge Arthur Mace. in Rock
Vile, Thursday afternoon. Mr.. Schloss
will demand a jury trial. and appeal to
Gov. GOlGsbOrough. IL necessary The
four employees are Leroy Hill. Cissell
Husband. Miss Viola Collins and Miss
Orrie Weaver Smith.