The daily sentinel., 1913-09-30
BETTER men IS NEED OF
CITY, DECLARES SHATTUCK
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Critical conditions are confronting
our business. civic, and social life. As
We stand here, what are our needs ?
some say more money for the devel-
opment OF our resources; others say
more people to increase the volume
or business Some say saloons to
make trade; others say better Off
cials and more efficient administra-
ton of civic affairs. The saloons we
certainly do not want, despite the
thirst of some of their advocates and
their wish to profit by the vice, cor
ruptlon and debauchment of man
mood saloons always bring. The 9TH
er needs are vital but they are not
tne primary need among us at this
time. Over and above all these, our
great need is for men. Wanted
men should be our slogan.
Men of truth we need. Men who
dare think vigorously and fearlessly
In the search for truth. One of the
gravest dangers to many American
communities is their unthinking peo-
pie and they are not all among the
foreigners either. 1t is easy for
CRAFTY schemers with their smooth
taik TO foist their plans upon some
iolks because they do not dare or are
100 lazy to think the facts through to
the daylight of truth. Indolent spirits
VIII sign petition for saloons and
not look at the menace they are in
vlting to destroy their own homes or
damn a son or daughter. Sluggish
minds VIII neglect the choice of right
OFFICIALS and not see the wreckage
OF manhood and womanhood that
comes from loose enforcement of the
laws that are for the common good
some men among us fear the truth.
lhat boys and girls welfare is more
vital than profits from amusement
places or trade in merchandise that
the making OF noble men and women
and not the making of money is the
supreme business of every person in
this community is truth to be avoid
ed; 1t will hurt business Men of
truth we need. men who, as citizens.
VIII not 1uggle the truth for dollars.
men who, as officials, will not shrink
from the truth to keep their lob or
Tor political ambition. Men we must
nave who will boldly seek the truth
on the issues that concern us all and
having found the truth unflinchingIy
take their stand by 1t in the open. 1t
is sad commentary on our men
when those in business or other
walks of life refuse to take an open
stand for the truth that has gripped
their hearts.
Men who hate unjust gain is our
need. One of the curses OF our pres
life Is that some among MS
are so eager for a piece of doodle
People condemn big business for
robbing them yet these same folks
are ever ready to take advantage of
their fellows in business, in politics.
or in professional life. It's a part of
the game. they say. Officials who
nate unjust gain, we need. A city
OFFICIAL need not gather hush money
IN the protection of vice to seek un-
lust gain Every officer that ac-
cepts his salary without earning ey-
cry dollar OF it In the faithful en-
rorcement of law or the complete dis
charge of his duties is taking unjust
gain. Every citizen who seeks bust
ness prosperity social popularity or
tne selfish qualification of his appe-
.ites regardless of the cost in wasted
Doys and iris lives or in debauched
MANHOOD and womanhood is seeking
unjust gain. The man who seeks
dollars in preference to taking a pos
tive stand for the safeguarding of
youth may increase his bank account
but his money is tainted with the
blood of wasted lives he should have
fought to save. Give US men who al
ways and everywhere hate unjust
gain.
u Men, such as fear God. we need.
ihere are all too many among us
VINO go about life's affairs as though
fhay
Officials are guided in their perform
ance OF duty. business men and pro-
fessional men are directed in their
activities by the fear of men. There
was weight in the protest of a local
official who said, L am continually
hampered in the enforcement of law
by reputable men who come with
stories of violations of law and then
conclude them all with but do not
bring up my name in connection with
this, my business interests will not
allow it How many prominent men
on the street are today hiding their
under the cloak OF fear
for patronage? We need men who
fear God and accept life from Him as
a sacred trust, men who in this fear
lose all crining before their fellows
and take clear-cut stand for what
they know is just and right.
If as a community we are to pass
through the critical DAYS
ahead we must take to heart the
counsel OF wise man of long ago.
Thou shalt provide out of all the peo-
pie able men. such as fear God, men
OF truth. hating unjust gain and place
such over them to be rulers
God give us men, A time like this
demands
Strong minds, great hearts, true faith
and ready hands;
Men whom the lust of office does
not kill;
Men whom the spoils of office cannot
buy;
Men who possess opinions and a will
Men who have honor-men who will
not lie.