The mirror., 1923-04-05
Saltwater, Minnesota, Thursday, April 5, 1923.

the great war and the futile efforts to-
wards peace and reconstruction are re-
sponsible for the demomlizing conditions
of today. However, the fact is that the'.
same conditions existed before either pro-
hibition or war; and in my mind, the
cheapest quickest, easiest and in fact the
only way to deal with the matter, is to
increase the punishment of sin. But even
that method would fall short of the object
aimed at. If we want to destroy sin, vice,
and lawlessness, we must 60 to the cau;e
or sources Of that same vice and lawless-
ress. That source can generally be traced
to the feeble, moral inhibitions of the
wrong-doer, and the only cure is the
strengthening of those inhibitions. The
only reason that most people are not
wrong-doers, is due to the fact that their
intelligence and their moral principles are
high enough to enable them to control
their impulses toward evil. Their will
power is of sufficient strength to enable,
them to pass by and overcome all such
temptations.
Religion, in its root meaning is re-
spect and belief in Gods Laws. 1t con-
vinces us that we are bound to obey those
laws, hence we strive to do so. And so
it is with Mans law. 1t is only as men
are convinced of the duty which binds
them to the idea of law and righteousness,
that they are restrained from crime. The
only thing that keeps horse from run
ming away and smashing things, is the
hit in his mouth and the obedience to his
master in his heart. And that metaphor
applies equally as well to human beings"
The pastor resumed his seat and the
applause which followed his short ad
dress, showed the great interest and dep
consideration that the audience had given
to his remarks on the subject at hand.
As soon as he was able to make him
self heard above the tumultuous and ap
proving voices of the crowd before him.,
President Dale arose, and, stepping for
ward to the railing, made the following
announcement: "Fellow citizens, it is with
the deepest regret that must inform you
that Attorney ,McBarr is unable to be
present and speak to you tonight. How
ever, I am greatly pleased to present to
you, gentleman whom many here present
have heard before. For several years
this gentleman has visited each local
union of our fair city, under the auspices
of the Federated Trades and Labor As
sembly, as its official lecturer. And upon
my urgent request, he consented, hardly
more than an hour ago, to come out here
and give US Labor's viewpoint on con-
structive citizenship. l have the plea
sure of presenting Mr.. VIM. Harvey
The chairman retired, and Harvey
stepped forward, bowling, as ripple of
applause ran over the audience. He pre-
sented anything but favorable appear
arce, for it was clear that he was CROP
ing for words as he paced to and fro, as
if agitated and in deep thought. His
thin face looked drawn and white; his
eyebrows hung low, suggesting something
of scowl; his lips moved and his jaw
trembled, but no words seemed forthcom-
ing. The crowd became uneasy, while
the Judge and the Clergyman cast dis
paraging glances first at Harvey and thel
at the chairman, but the Labor President
only smiled happily.
At this moment, Harvey paused in his
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