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our members, brought forth a most ready response. It has always been known that our members were public-spirited men, interested in the good of their respective communities as a whole, as well as in their individual enterprises, but the tabulation of these activities substantiates this to an amazing degree. Our Western members particularly, appear to have taken a most active interest in the upbuilding of those towns and cities where they have chosen to make their homes, and to lay the foundations of their fortunes. Thus we find their names enrolled as members of the Chambers of Commerce of their home cities, their service while without pay is not without honor; one of our members has been President of his village for seven terms, while another is now serving his third term as Mayor of his city, while several have held the office of Mayor for one or two terms. All sorts of public works have engaged the interest and time of our members. They are listed as members of Park Boards, chiefs of fire departments, city treasurers, directors of boards of public works, directors of business associations, members of the city council, members of public service commissions, which have to do with the betterment of such public service matters as transit facilities, traffic conditions, etc., members of sanitary and reclamation commissions, and so on. But not only have they taken their places as champions of "things as they are," but also of things as they ought to be. Thus we find that one of our members is on the Planning Committee for the great city of Chicago, another a member of the City Plan Commission of St. Louis, while others have taken upon themselves the arduous duties exacted by membership in Charter Revision Commissions, and one of our members has been honored by the Governor of his State with an appointment as member of the "Capitol Commission," which has the supervision of the building of an eight million dollar capitol building for his home State. Several of our members have served their states in the Legislature.

That men successful in their private business should be of service in the larger business of their communities is quite natural, but it is noteworthy that our members have also taken an active part in various charitable and philanthropic enterprises. It would be tedious to enumerate the hospitals that have the advice and support of the brewers throughout the country. Charitable Aid Societies, Philanthropic Homes, State and City Hospitals, Orphan Asylums, Children's Homes, etc., claim our members as directors and

trustees. The latch string is always out for all institutions of this character, even though our members are not always able to give their time to serve on the governing boards.

The interests of our members are most varied. The educational features of their home towns claim their attention as trustees of school boards and public libraries; while many of our members are in the official councils of their respective churches, as well as other religious societies. These activities, however, have not prevented them from having other intellectual interests. By contributions and personal endeavors they have assisted the musical associations in their cities, have aided art leagues and similar organizations.

In view of conditions abroad it is interesting to note that several of our members are in the National Guard of their states, in the Volunteer Militias, etc.

All these things are not a matter of simple accounting, and it would indeed be foolish to attempt to present in any tabular form the interests which engage the time, money and minds of our members outside of our great industry itself. The questionnaire which we sent out only confirms the prevalent idea as to the public spirit of the brewer, and his willingness to do all he can for the promotion not only of his own calling, but all the various activities. which go to make "a great people."

SALOON BETTERMENT

The movement for saloon betterment has made great progress during the past year within the trade itself. Both the National and the State Retail Liquor Dealers' Associations are insisting upon the proper conduct of the saloons.

In Pennsylvania the brewers, wholesalers and retailers have together organized a number of County Associations for the express purpose of securing a strict adherence to all laws regulating the sale of liquors within the county, and "to bring about the conduct of the business in such a manner as to gain the esteem and confidence of all law abiding citizens." These county associations employ a special officer who pays regular visits to all licensed places, to see that they are properly conducted. Among other things they have a Complaint Committee of attorneys and other prominent citizens who are not connected with the business, and whose duty it is to receive and investigate complaints which may be made either by members of the Association or by citizens. The Complaint Committee acts as a

disciplinary body. If the complaint is justified they give the offender a short time to clean up the business, during which time he is on probation subject to good behavior; or try to induce him to sell out. If this does not work, or if the offense is repeated, the Complaint Committee brings the matter officially before the Licensing Judge.,

At the recent annual meeting of the Connecticut Liquor Dealers' Association, the following resolution was adopted:

"WHEREAS, it is the purpose of the organization to aid and assist in the enforcement of law and order, and

"WHEREAS, it is our purpose to have connected with the business only such persons as will observe in their strictest sense the laws enacted for the welfare of the entire commonwealth; therefore,

"BE IT RESOLVED, That we, the Connecticut Retail Wine, Liquor and Beer Dealers' Association, in convention assembled, do hereby pledge our assistance and aid to the civil authorities of our State to the end that law and order may prevail, and

“Be it furtheR RESOLVED, That we deprecate the custom of granting licenses to persons who are not responsible in the community or who are not citizens and electors of the community in which said licenses are requested to be granted, and

"FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED, That we pledge our aid and assistance to the authorities in eliminating from the business persons who fail to observe the laws of the State, whether in respect to any conduct of theirs or in connection with the business itself, and

"FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED, That we do our utmost to prevent those not directly concerned in the retail business from placing in the retail business persons who have not substantial interest either financially or morally in said business."

In Florida, the Mercantile Protective Association has taken the same stand, and has sent to all of the saloonkeepers a copy of the statement which the License Commission of Ohio issued, to the effect that the sanitary condition of their business places will count when the renewal of their licenses is under consideration.

In Galena, Ill., the Retail Liquor Dealers' Association made the following significant announcement after the town had recently voted wet:

"We, the members of the Retail Liquor Dealers' Association of Galena, Ill., hereby express our gratitude to the men and women voters of West Galena township who by their votes refused to confiscate our property and unjustly force us out of business.

"We are opposed to the intemperate use of intoxicants and sales to drunkards and minors, and will use every effort to enforce the laws applicable thereto.

"We believe that as Sunday is a day of worship, no liquor should be sold on that day; and that if any dramshop keeper violates the law in this regard he should be prosecuted, and we stand ready to aid in his prosecution. During the recent campaign those who stood for personal liberty and fair play promised some changes in the regulations of dramshops; therefore, at their suggestion, and with our hearty approval and promise of co-operation, we recommend to the City Council the passage of an ordinance containing the following additional regulations:

I. That saloons be closed at 10 o'clock on all week days except Saturday, when they shall be closed at II o'clock P. M.

2. That the opening of saloons shall not be before 6 o'clock A.M.

3. That all curtains and screens be drawn from the windows during closing hours.

4. That a relative may notify the city clerk of the name or names of any members of his or her family addicted to the excessive use of intoxicants, and thereupon the said clerk shall notify all dramshop keepers of such fact, and thereafter it shall be unlawful to sell or give liquor to such persons.

5. That the number of dramshop licenses be limited to those now issued.

6. That any dramshop keeper who shall violate any State law or ordinance of the City of Galena, in addition to paying a fine, the Mayor be directed to revoke the license of the person so convicted."

These instances might be multiplied, but they will indicate sufficiently the trend of the movement within the trade itself. It is the ambition of the National and State Retail Liquor Dealers' Associations to get all the reputable retailers so organized that their organization may be thoroughly representative. When this is accomplished the retailers' associations will be able to standardize the business on the highest possible plane, and condition their membership accordingly.

We urge the members of the United States Brewers' Association, and of the State and Local Brewers' Associations to co-operate heartily and earnestly in this movement for the organization of the retailers, and in promoting their efforts for improvement. Each brewer should make it his business to find out whether his customers belong to their local organizations, and if not, he should take it up with them individually.

The United States Brewers' Association has prepared placards for use in saloons, which read as follows:

THE TEMPERATE TAVERN LEAGUE

STANDS FOR

REGULATION-MODERATION-CLEANLINESS-ORDER

WE SELL ALL KINDS OF BEVERAGES

DRINK MODERATELY

NO LIQUOR SOLD TO MINORS

NO LIQUOR SOLD TO DRUNKARDS
NO GAMBLING ALLOWED

DISREPUTABLE WOMEN NOT ADMITTED

KEEP THE SIDE WALK CLEAR and CLEAN

NO LOUNGING Allowed

THIS PLACE IS CLOSED DURING PROHIBITED HOURS

This is a Place of Public Resort and must be run right
WE WANT YOUR HELP TO KEEP IT ABOVE REPROACH

The matter was first brought to the attention of the retail trade at the annual meeting of the Massachusetts Liquor League last June, with the idea of making the saloon itself an instrument for true temperance. Our pamphlet entitled THE CO-OPERATION OF THE RETAIL LIQUOR TRADE IN SALOON REGULATION and THE TemperATE TAVERN LEAGUE placards are in great demand among the retail liquor dealers' organizations, and the suggestion has been taken up enthusiastically.

We desire to call your special attention to the reports of our Standing Committees, which are most comprehensive and complete, and will indicate to you the progress and development of our activities during the past year.

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