Evening journal., 1922-03-17
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Mr. Justis. Rev. Alonzo Travers.
Publlclty-Herman c. Taylor, II |
c. McSherry.
II IS the purpose OF the league In |
addition to getting after violators OF
the Nolstead act to also assist In
driving out gambling and other
vice.
Mr.. Hughes in opening the meet
ing gave an outline OF what the
League expected 10 accomplish with
the cooperation Of the public urg-
ing the people to aid in every way
possible in giving information
against violators OF the Volstead act.
He spoke Of the passage OF the Act
and the necessity OF enforcing the
same. The hght, he said. against the
volators should be an aggressive
and effective fight and II made such,
the future success OF the League is
assured.
President Hughes called upon
former Judge Boycs 10 address the
League. which he did in forceful
manner. He spoke OF the man OF
woman who might not agree with
the majority in their belief that the
Volstead Act should be enforced, but
that should make no difference 10
those who desire 10 see the laws up
held He also spoke OF the obiec-
ton by the opponents OF the law as
to interfering with his or her per
sonal liberty.
Judge Boyce declared that in this
land OF America, the people
I reigned" and not a monarchy and
that as the people OF the United
States had decided by their votes.
that the manufacture and sale OF
/ liquors should cease. that II must
cease.
He also pointed out that no per
son had a right 20 stir up sentiment
against the enforcement OF the laws,
that such people who objected 10
laws had their redress IN trying TO
got a repeal Of such laws, but they
had no right 20 violate the laws or
stir up sentiment against them
There IS but one thing 20 do; that
is 10 stand by the laws and that as
A people. n we do not stand by the
laws. we are not true 20 our trust
In speaking OF the enforcement OF
the law by the officers Judge Boyce
made II plain that n such officers,
those appointed by the Governor or
otherwise. did not do their duty the
neople should 90 the Governor or
such other authority and demand
that such officers be replaced by
men who would see that the law
was enforced. and that II such a
remedy was not effective. the nexi
hest thing TO do would be TO go tc
the polls on election day and see
that the proper state officials were
nut In office who would see 20 q
that the laws were enforced.
Judge Boyce referred TO the gen
eral growing feeling which he term
cd as soft. pussy-footed and senu
mental. regarding violators OF IN
b law. including murderers, and Tx
I criminals. where capital punishment
was the penalty. the sentiment De
.ne against conviction OF such per
b sans because OF the penalties pre-
q scribed and inflicted.
He also paid his respect 10 tn
y amusements and comforts and priv
Z ueges allowed at the Workhouse 70
p prisoners which in a sense he said d
no punishment at all. Why make
, farce Of the criminal courts, II yol
, are not going TO punish, he asked
In closing. Judge Boyce eXclaim
ed 81 am with you and will hell
you all / can. He received ire
mendous applause.
% Mrs. Robert r. Lewis, Pres den
2 OF the Dover Century Club said IN
j. 2l7 women Of the club were baci
% of the movement 10 see Dover am
o. vicinity cleaned up and kept clean
o DR. r. c.. Helfensteln. pastor %
q Peoples' Christian Church said IN
y man or woman who revolted agains
N observance OF the Volstead Act wa
Z an enemy to the Flag. He suggeste
7 an office TO Office and house L
house canvass for members OF tn
league.
He also made the statement tina
, he understood certain officials OF IN
state were not IN sympathy with tn
n, Volstead Act and because OF tina
fact did not Intend TO interfere wit
% the law.
lie closed his remarks with m
40 plea for Americans 20 be American
a Harry Mayer urged upon all 9
4 cooperate in the enforcement OF tn
y law. He also touched on the du
- OF the state. county and town o.
I, hcers in bringing to justice the vic
n lators OF the law.
Mrs. NJ. NJ. Wolcott az chairmn
OF the legislative committee Of o.
W. c.. r. u. OF this State. asked CO..
10 tain questions as TO the right Of 90
is hcers to make arrest and tho jura
, diction Of the same in towns and
the country.
III other speakers included Arley
u Magee, John B. Hutton. Dr. ii.
Il Budd and j. Hall Anderson.
In Mr. McWilliams barber, sa
Il gambling even to bridge whore pla
n cd for money should be stopped
I tho league is going TO make q
II fight.
ID IN NH