Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1914-06-26
DIR. Mcdaniel. Of Richmond, ON Stat,
Wide Prohibition.

DIR. Mcdaniel, in discussing the LID
uor problem before Il large congrega-
ton in the First Baptist church. i'm
Richmond, spoke rs follows:
we are entering upon campaign
Tor the elimination of the saloon from
Virginia. There is some uncertainty
rs to whether the enabling act will
stand in the courts, but there ought
to be no uncertainty ms to where this
church stands upon the issues involv-
ed III this campaign. From time to
time, in this pulpit. ami elsewhere,
the pastor of this church will discuss
the merits of the temperance cause,
and he hopes and expects to have the
loyal support of the church.
This evening the discussion will
be confined to Il statement of some of
the questions about the Liquor bust
ness which trouble me. Should tbcrc
be present those who differ from me
on the pending issue they may be
able to relieve my perpleXity. If so.
| solicit their information.
why impose upon the saloon such
high license? No other business is
so heavily taxed. Many of the saloon
Keepers are men of small means. WHY
require these poor foreigners to pay
so large an amount to do business i'm
free America? Yet, high license has
grown IN popularity with the anti
prohbltionists as temperance scnti-
ment has spread.
Why, ON Election Day.
why close the saloons on election
day? Every other business is per
mittcd to continue undisturbed The
saloon man alon is required to close
his doors. He has rented building,
obtained license, bought stock of
goods employed helpers and yet on
election day he is compelled to close
up and suffer financial loss thereby.
Is this not discriminating against n
legalized business?
why do not the commercial clubs
advertise the saloons if they help the
city? Frequently | have heard the
claims OF competing cities presented
to organizations, all asking to be the
host of the next convention. The dele
gates are RECALLED with eloquent
speeches presenting the attractions
of the respective cities. Never have
heard speaker praise his city be-
cause of its saloons.
why did the postmaster-gener
bar liquor from the parcel post? This
department of the government was
organized for the convenience and
service of the people. Various arti-
cles OF commerce may be sent accord
ing to parcel post regulations. Why
is liquor prohibited long with cxplo-
s!ves, germs and poisons? Is not the
moderate use of liquor helpful. WHY
treat it like germ?
Lack of Pride.
why is not the saloon man proud of
his best customers? Grocery men are
glad TO have their most regular pat
rons known. Banks secure depositors
by the known standing of their de-
posters as well as by the ability and
responsibility of the directors. The
dry goods merchant is proud of SELL
ing big bills But alas, the saloon man
is afraid to acknowledge his custo-
mers. man gets drunk on the sa-
loonkeeper's whiskey and the poor
fellow is sent away as quickly and as
quietly aspossible.
"'Why do about sixty-fve fraternal
orders bar liquor dealers from mem
They have human sympathy; they
enjoy good fellowship; they need in
surance for their families. Still, cx-
ception is made ofthem and they are
treated as unworthy of the associa-
ton with thousands of their fellow
beings. Is this fraternal Is it Just /?
Are tn men who vote for the sa-
looms willing to furnish their boys to
support them? If the saloon is licens-
ed 1T must robustness. To do business
1T must have customers. Is not the
man consistent who votes against pro-
hibition and gives his sons to be
drunkards? If he prefer to pay his
taxes with boys rather than money
should his rights be infringed upon y