The Oskaloosa herald., 1917-05-24

| VIII IN many instances, De denleC
these rights. The members of the
Legislature failed to modify the ex
listing law, and after having, been en-
forced, practically re-enacted it.
The situation as it exists, is not
+, one for which the law enforcing off,
GERS are in any way responsible. The
Governor and Attorney General in
| formed the Legislature what would be
! done unless some action was taken on
their part. The people whose rep
resentatives are members of this Leg,
islature cannot justly eriticise the
law enforcing officers of this state,
for a conscientious effort on their
part to enforce this law as well as
any other. ,'
1t should not be left to the law EN-
forcing officer what laws they choose
to enforce. IL is their duty to en-
force the laws as to murder, treason,
arson, and various other crimes
against society. The people expect
and require it of them. Surely no
exception should be made, and law
allowed to be repealed merely by in
action.
AS the Attorney General said,
There is no chance for mistake or
misoonstruction on the part OF any
citizen, honestly desiring to obey the
law; both the letter and spirit, espe-
, cially is it true at this time, when
Of hn mi nfi of
our citizens. We believe that as
good patriotic, law abiding citizens,
they will be willing TO obey and OBJ
serve the law as it was enacted by
their representatives in legislature
assembled"
In my opinion the following are ac-
tivities that clearly fall under the
ban of this law, and should not be
permitted on Sunday, to-wit:
/.
The operation of street cars, taxis,
and busses for hire, and livery bust
ness.
All theatres, shows or plays, includ-
ing moving picture shows, as well as
legitimate drama.
Base ball games and other sports
that are played for pecuniary profit,
and to which admission fees are
charged, or which are professional
lied. (This does not include anna
teur base ball, golf, tennis, etc, that
are played for the exercise or recrea-
ton of the players, and to which no
admission is charged.)
4.
Ice cream parlors, soda fountains,
temp bars and other places where re-
freshments are dispensed or sold.
(This does not include bonafide res
taurants, hotels or cafes, that make a
business only of serving meals and
food.)
Cigars and tobacco, pool and bill.
lard halls, candy, CONNECTIONS, book
and stationery stores or stands. (This
does not include newspapers, as our
Courts have classified them as edu-
cational necessities.)
Auto garages, oil and gasoline sta
tiOns, the sale of gasoline and OIL ac-
cessOries, repair work, or other labor
for hire in such business.
Z.
The sale, barter or exchange Of any
property of any kind. (This does not
include the sale of fresh milk, which
is classed as a necessity
Any labor for hire and profit, ex-
cept that of necessity or charity.
Dancing, hunting, shooting, carry
ing fire arms, and horse racing.
10.
Barber shops, shining parlors,
clothes pressing and cleaning estab-
lishments.
Drug stores may sell drugs to fill
prescriptions only.
/ will therefore request you as law
enforcing officers Of this State and
County to see to it that this law is
enforced in your jurisdiction. If
there should be any violation, place
the yiolater under arrest, or if respon-
sible order shim to appear at given
time, secure evidence, and names
of witnesses, then report the whole
transaction to this office as soon as
possible, where it will be given
prompt attention.
1t is my intention to make an hon
est effort to follow the instructions
of the Attorney General, and keep the
pledges of the Republican Platform
and my oath of office. Your CO.
operation is absolutely essential to
the execution of this order, and l
trust you will instruct any or all off,
GERS acting under you to a like tenor
and effect.
Yours very truly,
MAXWELL A. O'BRIEN,
County Attorney.
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