The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson, S.C.) 1914-1917, 1914-11-03
BUT ONE RIGHT COURSE


Anderson has declared war on the
blind tfgcrs. and is prosecuting Of
renders with determination. The In
tcntion OF the city officials, who are
backed by the strongest OF allies
public opinion seems TO be to rid
Anderson Of these miserable para
sites. II such he possible. Anderson
is to be congratulated upon this
activity for the blind tiger is one o.
the most dangerous of all criminals.
His business debauches. It gives
rise to law-brcaking Of all kinds.
Homicldes end lesser infractions of
the peace, often have their start in
the Joint Of the blind tiger.
Every one who is at all cognizant
OF facts and conditions. knows this
to be true. So how can. any city uf-
ford to pursue any course except one
OF prosecution for those who Illegal
iy dispense intoxicating drinks? ANY
course except one of law and order.
will inevitably mean the ruin of some
young men. and the lowering OF a
community's morality. There is no
reason for and every reason against.
the blind tiger. Our laws are design
ed to crush him, and each citizen
should demand that these laws be en-
forced SO far as possible.
There was time when so-called
clubs flourished in Glcenville and
when drinks could be bought with
little trouble. But these places of
resort were closed and for some time
he blind tiger has been on the 1ump
in this city. He does not yet dare to
show himself in the open. But he
will return II occasion offers, for he
Is intrepid In his work. So this city
should not relax in its efforts to exert
every power to crush out this class
of men who live, by breaking the laws
and by damaging society. We have
been diligent in the past, and are dill
gent now. Let ns continue to be.
The News is taking no part in the
disagreements which have arisen be-
tween certain departments 3of the
city. 1t is standing now, as ever,
for straight out law enforcement, and
expresses now. as 1t, has in the past,
the wish that all reasonable steps
will be taken to prevent the recur-
rence OF fragrant violations OF the
law, and as far. as possible. prevent
the. violation ofsthe liauorslaws which
are not open, but on the sly. It is
argued sometimes that the sale Of IL
quor contrary to law cannot be stop
ped. But 1t cam be- reduced to.a mini
mum. and ttiaNiS 9olr duty what il
all violators cannot be made to mend
their ways, does that absolve us from
our dutysto do Dur best toward check
ing the yiolisions7s Laws against MUIR
der do not entirely prevent it There
IL MO law WHICH AkSsoms time is not
violated, so the. argument that the IL
lega. sale OF liquor cannot be stop
ped, hence there Is q little necessity
to try, becomes extremely absurd IL it
be taken to conclqston. ',' s..
The News Is notiaware Of the plans
Of the executive esfcers. with regard
to; the enforcement 5of liquor laws,
but in the sights6fs recent events this
paper feels that'Ahsf citizens should
be urged againstIsa division which
might cause us to-. lose sight OF ail
object which weaRii nave in view
the maintenance Of the majesty Of the
law. There is no escape from the con-
clusion that connfvance at lawbreak-
ing meac, degradation. This paper
does not believe that. any off cial,. OF
this city is the friend of the blind tig-
ers, nor that any oftlc would shield
them. But there ieg a possibility That
the dfsagreements which arise might
cause q temporary lethargy, and In
this case the lawhi eaker, alert for
his chance. will flourish like a green
bay tree until thE principle involved
is once more caught sight Of. The
differences which xist now are Diff
ferences as to mpans, rather than as
to, ends. Let noSs this diversity Of OPP
inion cause q laltafo be Unnecessary. -
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