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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-10-26
Respectfully yours,
JOHN w. F]SHBURNE.

Blackstone, Va. Oct. 10, 1917.
DIR. James Cannon. Jr,
Superintendent Antt-Saioon
League.
Richmond, Va.
Dear Sir:
Your letter of October 18th to hand
prohibition has had In Virginia
have been in public life a number of
years and have travelled from one
end OF the state to the other. and be-
lievc that / am in a position to know
something of the effect.
The effect morally. spiritually and
financially has been wonderful and
even creator than the dry people OF
the state could reasonably expect. /
do not believe that the youngest child
now living will live long enough to
see Virginia wet again. Words can
scarcely describe the good which the
Anti-Saloon leagu. headed by your
self as its superintendent has done
for the state OF Virginia. and / hope
that monument viii be built to your
memory for your itiring efforts In
this great work without compensa-
ton One OF the strongest evidences
OF the results, is that the majority
of the people who voted wet whom I
meet. are stl Dug advocates of pro-
hibitton now.
Wishing you and the Anti-Saloon
league much success. and with graft
tude, / am,
Yours truly.
GEO. ?. AID ANS,
Naz
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-10-26

Buena Vista Va. october is. 1917.
Or. James Cannon. Jr,
Riehm nd, Wa.
Dear Cannon:
! have 3ust received your letter OF
the I4th saytng that you have some
speeches in ohio and Iowa within the
next few weeks, with special reference
20 the effect Of prohibition in Virginia,
and requesting a letter from me on the
subject.
To put IN words the effects is impos-
gthle for me- believe for any man
They reach into the realm OF the in
calculahle things. the inhnities and
eternities OF mans life. consratu
l5tv seu and the state Of Virginia on
yonr services. not TO say the church
of God
Fraternauy yours.
z. H. ROWE,
College President.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-10-26
Lynchburg. Va. Oct. 7. /.

Lynchburg, Va. Oct. 7, 1917.
Rev. DR.. James Cannon,
Richmond, Va.
My Dear DIR. Cannon:
beg to say. in reply TO your recent
favor. that In my Judgment the prohi-
bition policy is being efficiently en-
forced in Virginia. Its success has
doubtless far surpassed the expecta-
lions OF those who led the fight for its
ei.,ctment. 1t has resulted In heavy
decrease OF the criminal charges OF
the state. 1t has operated to almost
wipe out the police dockets In many
OF our cities and to reduce them in
impressive degree In our largest CEN
ters OF population. 1t is being evaded
In comparatively infrequent instances.
and then only with much difficulty.
Public sentiment An Virginia is visor-
ously and enthusiastically. enlisted, in
Its support Our people are now able
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every now and then some stfmulauts
are struggled in and find their way to
the college grounds. the difference is
so great between the situation now
and what Il was before prohibition
went into effect that we simply live
in another world.
sincerely yours,
r. E, BLACKWELL
President Randolph Macon College.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-10-26

Rocky Mount. Va. Oct 10, 1917.
DOCTOR James Cannon. Jr.. Supt.,
AntiSaloon League,
Richmond. Va,
Dear Sir:
have your letter OF October 4
which came while was away
campaigning In the valley of Virginia.
asking what good effect prohibition has
had In Virginia. think, the good
effect In this section has been very
pronounced, and that the present con.
ditfons are very much more desirable
than before prohibition went into ef-
feet. / hope the state will never take
any backward step on this great moral
question.
Very respectfully,
BEVERLY DAVIS,
State Senator.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-10-26

Irvington, Va. October S. 1917.
Rev. James Cannon. Jr., d. D.,
Richmond. Va
My Dear Doctor;
In your travels I am sure you i'm
press others with the great and bene-
fetal results to Virginia because OF
prohibition.
l have been much of late in our
cities, and particularly our seaport
towns.
In both interior and on the coast
merchants tell me that from the start
their custom advanced wonderfully
Men that hitherto had squandered
much at the saloon counter were now
better dressed and carrying things
home to wife and babies AS never
before.
But the greatest evidence is In Nor,
folk and Newport News, where the
war has caused an influx of varied
classes. / have had former saloon
men to remark that with open saloons
these cities would have become un.
manageable; whereas. with all this
hustle and hustle strict proprfetv nra.
walls.
wish very much the, people o.
Ohio and other states still in the grir
of the saioonkeeper could see the
transformation here.
Sincerely yours,
w. MCDONALD LEE
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FarrnviIIe. Va. October IS. 1917.
Rev. James Cannon, Jr.. .. D,
Richmond Va.
MY Dear Or. Cannon:
Your letter with reference to the
effects OF prohibition in Virginia is
received and In reply will say that my
observation leads me to the conclusion
that the material and moral conditions
in the state have been so improved on
account OF statewide prohibition that
If vote were taken now there would
be an overwhelming majority in favor
oil II, even In those few places in Vir-
s.ania where the opposition was
strongest.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-10-26

Hollydale, Va. October 10. 10
Rev. James Cannon, Jr..
Superintendent Anti-Saloon lie
of Virginia.
Dear Brother Cannon:
Your request of yesterday to I
tonight. There was some loadin.
lust before Virginia went dry. bu,
available part of this supply waa
hausted some months ago. I this
was eight or ten months since l
sean a drunken or drinky man
the negro women and lower clas.
white women got hold Of berries
then later tomatoes for beverage
poses. These supplies lasted until
pies were ready. The high pris.
apples leaves only the faulty and
ten ones for this purpose.
One can find men here and {
who have lost flesh and color the
year. At our last court from a
docket besides many postponed
| heard no case of drunkenness g
or referred to the grand jury.
have Just called our senior
tice. r. L. Hite. a very accurate
reliable man. He tells me tbs
cannot recall a case of drunkenne
one in which drunkenness inve
In his court this year. This was 4
the case any year previous to
year. Sometimes there are me
between his courts, also unhear
heretofore. I'll
From what | gather he has
this year spent In court sessions,
fourth the time formerly spent.
The men ! work have not show
signs OF drink except during I
tomato and apple seasons,
Many men who voted againsi
would now vote with us. while !
IF no dry" man not more cenfirI
With beet wishes. l am.
Yours sincerely,
r. E. BLACK WELL,
Farm
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-10-26
Richmond, Va. OCT 6, 1917.
Few. James Cannon. Jr.,
Supt. Anti-Ssloon League OF Va,
TOT East Grace Street.
EytSbrT1npa vs.

Supt. Antf-Ssloon League OF Va,
TOT East Grace Street.
Richmond, Va
Dear Doctor:
Referring to your letter of the 4th
inst:
I am not sufficiently posted to give
you an Intelligent opinion with re-
spect to the prohibition law In Vir-
gtnis, but am heartily In favor of the
lew. and believe It VIII have salu-
tary effect on the labor situation. AS
you know. the railway company has
been enforcing prohibition among It's
employees. TO a large extent. for years
and the new law has showed a
marked effect among the men en-
ploYed by the railways, AS far as
an aware, a majority of them are in
favor az IL.
Yours very truly,
GEO w, STEVENS.
President c. &. o. r. Il. Co
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-10-26

views with reference to prohibition In
Virginia.
as far as I have been able TO see
and as far~As have been able to gath ?
er from others. should say without
hesitation that no legislation ever
enacted in our state has had better re-
suits. and nothing has contributed so
much to the welfare OF our people
along both economic and moral lines.
This statement is based upon observa-
lions I have made while travelling on
railway trains and visiting various
sections of Virginia, and more par
ticularly upon observations In my own
community. The small city In which
! live was wet" before the prohibition
laws went into effect and although l
suppose the saloons here were about
as objectionable and as we'll con-
Quoted as such an agency Tor EVIL
could be, everyone must note the diff
ference now. OF course a certain ele-
meut predicted that the town would
be dead Instead OF this there fol-
lowed such a period of prosperity as
has never been known before. New
Industries of a high type have come
to the town. industries which would
not have come to wet town In all
probability. and business is certainly
improved on all sides, SO far as ! can
learn the only Institution that has suf-
fered has been the jail, for now II is
practically eE~Pty The sheriff has gone
away TO an army camp, and ! suspect
we can get along fairly well without
him nowl
II Is hard 20 understand how any
one can fail TO recognize the value of
prohibition as II is enforced in Vir-
gtnia. 1t means a better and more
prosperous state in every respect, and
I hope that the good work may con-
tinue until ell the remaining states
fall into line and enjoy the benefits
we arc now deriving from IT.
Very sincerely yours.
JULIAN A. BIRRUSS,
President Etata Normal school
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Sincerely yours,
RICHARD H. MAN
Cape Charles. oc,ob.r ..

Cape Charles. October .. IN
Dear Brother Cannon. II
Your letter received In regard col
hioit'on. or course you know Ne
had no saloons In the county for
eral years. Conditions IN Ali tn
IKE business, have changed for
netter. except saloons. they are
hourtshtng. There has been 1 mn
improvement In the negro-drina
since July l. as liquor IL 20 y
harder to get. Our white people,
practically stopped drinking. on
rev old topers. l have asked 80
people II saloons were all OVER
county like they were a few years.
how would they like to ride qnl
county road with SO many autot2
travelling on them. and every ~
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-10-26

Harrfsonburg. a. october 10, 1917.
Rev. James Cannon, Jr.. D. D..
Tft East Grace street,
Richmond. Va
Dear DR.. Cannon:
In reply to your letter Of OetobeI
IA. which was somewhat delayed II
reaching me. | will gladly give m,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-10-26

Staunton. Va, Oct. s, 1917.
Rev. James Cannon, Jr,
Richmond. Va.
My Dear Doctor:
Replying to your letter of the 4tn
instant, asking me to state what
effect prohibition has had upon the
moral and material welfare of the
state" 1 beg to say that In every de-
partment of human activity the effect
of prohibition has been good. The
moral effect Is shown in better kent
homes, better dressed children. a
larger and more uniform attendance
at school: many are better fed and
thus have increased strength, and are
more susceptible to moral training
because their enrironm ant has i'm
proved. A large number of people are
attending church and Sunday school
who we're, under the saloons, kept away
because of their need of suita BILE
clothes. Man, homes are now happy
dwelling places where before there
Was only strife and discord. From
the material standpoint we note an
increase in business in many lines.
Grocerymen, fuel dealers, furniture
stores, dealers In clothing, dry goods
and footwear, all have increased trade.
Collections are better, rents are more
promptly paid, there is demand for
a better class OF houses and for
higher surroundings.
The personal appearance OF many
men who were hangers-on around the
saloons has changed In a remarkable
way. The coarse. brutal expression
that so often follows excessive drink
Ing has given way to natural express
sion and shows increased self-respect
and physical strength More men are
working, and a very large mum Der are
doing better, more satisfactory work
than before, while at the same timc,
man for man. they are doing more
each day than before. This increased
power of production stands our peo-
pie well In hand In this hour, when
every force is needed to maintain the
integrity Of our country and to supply
its pressing needs.
Crime has bech reduced to mini
mum, taxation Ia being reduced, and
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wytheville. va. october s. il

wytheviile. Va. october 8. 1sl
Rev. James Cannon. Jr.
Supt. Anti-Saloon League of v
TOT East Grace Street,
Richmond. Va. :
NV Dear DR.. Cannon:
Your letter of october reiati.
the effects of prohibition In virI
received.
In reply, will state that the
effects of prohibition in Virginis
so self.evident and SO patent tn
is hard to express In words what
been accomplished in the way 'oi
Improvement and advancement OF
people in consequence OF such
must ray to you that I do
know of a man In the state
whom have talked since the
.hibit.on law went into effect who
not admit that It has accomplf
wonderful good and beneht for
people. In fact, its success has
far greater than it's most ardent
porters hoped for. ~
/ would not vote for the retufs
LIQUOR to the state under any 81
tons.
I do wish that the people u
the states could know what a n
ing the passage of the Mapp pre-
ton bill has been to our state. n
Yours respectfully,
K. LEE TRINKI
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-10-26
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Dean Of University Of Va.

fredericksburg. Va. Oct. % 1917.
Dr. James Cannon. Jr.,
7ol E, Grace street,
Richmond, Va
Dear DR.. Cannon:
II has tyeen my privilege to have
had considerable opportunI'y 10 OBJ
serve the working Of the prohibition
law in Virginia. I consider, without
any hesitation. that It has proven a
great success. From a moral and ma
terial viewpoint. It has been a blass-
ing TO Virginia The far-reaching ef-
feet for good of the prohibition law In
my state, In my Judgment, cannot be
over estimated 49,. ... ....
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Very cordially yours,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-10-26
Woodstock. Va, Oct. 8. 1917.

Woodstock, Va, Oct. 8, 1917.
The Anti-Saloon League of Virginia.
Rev. James Cannon. Jr, D.,
701 East Grace Street.
Richmond. Va.
Dear Sir:
am In receipt of a letter from your
superintendent of the Anti Saloon
7 ,eague of Virginia. dated Oct 4. ask
ing my opinion with special reference
to the effects OF prohibition In Viz
giria take great pleasure as close
observer in this town and county and
other sections of the state or Virginia
where / have had opportunity to he
frequently, to state that the effects
of prohibition have just been marvel
Gus. We have no drunkenness, nor
disorderly conduct on our streets. On
court days 1000 to 1900 people
collect here and when prohibition was
not in effect it was A very common
thing to see hundreds of people drink
ing and drunk, cursing and being ar
rested for disorderly conduct growing
out of imbibing too freely. Todas
and ever since prohibition has been in
teffeet-there- are no arrests Sott ram sce
no drunkenness. nor Is there any dis
orderly conduct. In fact all the large
crowds and gatherings so far as
have been able to observe them are
orderly. peaceful and quiet. Our jail
has been empty for long time with
the exception of some parties who are
charged with stealing and resisting Of
flcers. In my opinion there is no diff =
ficulty In enforcing the law as the
people recognize generally the conse
quences of violation of the law when
their cases come before Jurtes or de-
termined by the court. II Will not he
long before we are satisfied this condt-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-10-26
Leading Citizens Tell In Brief
How the Dry Law Has Done Good

without saloons.
Yours very truly.
]. w. HOUGH.
Real Estate.
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Norfolk, Va, Oct. rs, 1917.
Rev. James Cannon, Jr., Supt..
Anti-Saloon League of Virginia.
Richmond, Va.
Dear DIR. Cannon:
+. In reply to your letter OF 18th am
glad to say that the result OF my obser-
vations of the effect Of the prohibitory
law In this state fs a feeling of great
satisfaction.
There is no question as to the bene-
flcial effect upon the people, especial
iy those of the working classes and the
negroes. There has been a noticeable
betterment in their condition. and the
trade of the retail marchants has been
materially increased from this course.
Much of the money that heretofore
went to the saloon fs going for cloth
ing. shoea and better foods, to say
nothing bf savings accounts in the
banks and building and loan associa-
tions.
While there Is some Illicit selling OF
whiekey, 1t is OF disorganized sort,
and does little harm. II is a rare sight
TO Sc, an intoxicated person on the
streets and cases of disorderly con-
duct are accordingly very much less
ened. ] have heard a number OF men
who voted against prohibition state
that conditions are so much better
that II they had Ii to do over again
they would vote dry" I consider this
the best sort of testimony.
Yours very truly.
VIM. B. ROPER
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-10-26
make for good citizenship.
with best wishes. | am,
Yours truly,
JNO. r. PETTYJOH{,
Contra ctor

Charlottesville. Va, Oct. ., 1917.
Rev. James Cannon, -Jr.,
7o1 East Grace St,
Richmond. Va.
My Dear Sir:
Your letter OF the 4th inst. la which
you request me to rive you my obser-
vations on workings Of the prohibition
law in Virginia, received.
My observations lead me to believe
that prohibition has been of incalcula-
lie beneht to the state; and / believe
there are comparatively few persons
who would be willing to return to the
conditions that existed before the stat
went dry"
Respectfully yours.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-10-26

Lynchburg, Va. Oct. 10, 1917.
Rev. Jas. Cannon. Jr., D. D.,
Superintendent of the Anti
Saloon League OF Virginia,
Dear Doctor:
In reply to your letter asking what
I think of the effect of prohibition on
the material and moral welfare of the
state. state most emphatically that
I think the law has been very bene-
f1cial In fact, so marked has been
the Improvement, that l do not be-
lieve the voters would allow the state
to return to the licensed saloon.
IL Is a very rare thing to see a
drunken man on our streets. I be-
lieve great many men, who former
ly voted wet, now that they see the
beneficial results OF the law. would
vote dry II the question was ever SUBJ
mitted TO them.
Yours truly.
WIN. c. IVEY,
Insurance.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-10-26
Ex-State Senator OF V

Suffolk, Va, October %, 1917.
Rev. James Cannon. Jr..
Superintendent Anti Saloon League
of Virginia,
Richmond. Va.
Dear Sir:
Replying to yours of October Is as
to the effect of prohibition in Viz
GINA, It has decreased crime, suffer-
ing and poverty. made labor more eff
f1cient. increased the savings of our
people. and improved their health and
morals.
Yours sincerely.
"a j. E. WEST.
State Senator
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-10-26

Frauktown. Va. October 20. 10
Rev. James Cannon. Jr.. ]
Richmond. Va.
Dear Brother Cannon:
II reply TO your recent tnqufT
reference TO the material and N
welfare OF The state since the p,
billion law has been in effect, bs
state that since IL has been In 4
We have seen practically no drum
ness. have heard OF very little dis
ance Of the peace. and for about
weeks during last winter there wa
a prisoner In our county Jail.
course. we hear OF some violatioi
the law, and like all other laws,
Will continually he done until the |
ufacture OF ardent spirits 10 dit
tinued
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Sincerely.

Mercha
{. II. LANDLORD.
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