The Anderson daily intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson, S.C.) 1914-1915, 1914-10-31
But ONE RIGHT COURSE

AHueTbOH EdS declared war on the
blind tigers, and is prosecuting Of
tenders with determination. The in
tention 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. If such be possible. Anderson
is to be congratulated upon this
activity for the blind tiger is one of
the most dangerous of all criminals.
His business debauches. II gives
rise TO law-breaking of all kinds.
Homicides and 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 af-
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
ID 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 Greenvllle and
whau dripkr corI,l I,o ho,olt ,.,
little trouble. But these places of
resort were closed and for some time
m blind tiger has been on the Jump
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 us continue to be.
The News is taking no part in the
disagreements which have arisen be-
tween certain departments of the
city. 1t is standing now, as ever,
for straight out law enforcement, and
expresses now, as it has in the past
the wish that all reasonable steps
will be taken to prevent the recur-
rencs Of fragrant violations of the
law, and as far as possible, prevent
the violation of the liquor laws which
are not open, but on the sly. It is
argued sometimes that the sale of H.
quor contrary to law cannot be STOP
ped. But 1t can be reduced to a mini
mum. and this is our duty. What II
all yiolators cannot be made to mend
their ways, does that absolve us from
our duty to 90 our best toward check
Ing the violations? Laws against mur-
der do not entirely prevent 1t. There
is MO law which at some time Is not
violated, so the argument Inat the IL
legal sale OF liquor cannot be stop
ped. hence there Is a little necessity
TO try, becomes extremely absurd If it
be taken 10 conclusion.
The News is not aware OF the plans
OF the executive ofncefs with regard
to the enforcement of liquor laws,
but in the sight OF recent events this
paper feels that the citizens should
be urged against q division which
might cause us to lose sight OF an
object which We all have in view
the maintenance of the majesty OF the
law. There is no escape from the con-
clusion that connivance at lawtreak-
Ing means depreciation. This paper
does not believe that any official of
this city is the frienS of the blind tig-
ers. nor that any official would shield
them. But there is a possibility that
the disagreements which arise might
cause temporary lethargy. and in
this case the lawbl eaker. alert for
his chance, will flourish like green
bay tree until the principle involved
Is once moro caught sight of. The
differences which exist now are diff
ferences as to means, rather than as
to ends. Let not this diversity of op-
inion cause malt to be necessary
News.