Ee I AS —_ Eighteenth Amendment, Hoover TRY OUR JOB PRINTING. “WE AIM TO SATISFY” a) OW ve THIRTY-EIGHTH YEAR ® % o & / Dallas posi. DALLAS POST, DALLAS, , #A,SATURDAY, MARCH 9, 1929 READ THE POST FOR ALL THE NEWS OF GREATER DALLAS Fe IEE ESO OO] THIRTY-EIGHTH YEA INAUGURAL ADDRESS OF PRESIDENT | NEW EXECUTIVE TALKS ON NATION'S PROBLEMS --DECLARES FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT --- ALSO DEDICATES HIMSELF TO PROMOTION OF PEACE expeditious —0— Washington, D. C.—With simple, | forceful language reflective of his own personality, Herbert | higher. degree of comfort and security than ever existed before in the his-| tory of the world. Through liber- | Hoover | ation from wide-spread poverty we | | the vital force of progress. | delayed. Rigid and justice is the first safeguard of free- | dom, the basis of all ordered liberty, It must | Monday dedicated himself and his ad- | have reached a higher degree of in- | not come to be in our republic that | ministration to law enforcement at| home and the promotion of peace | throughout the world. dividual freedom than ever before. | The devotion to and concern for our | institutions are deep and sincere. We |it can be defeated by the indiffer- | ence of the citizen, by exploitation of | the delays and entanglements of the These two purposes stood out in| are steadily building a new race—a|law, or by combinations of criminals. bold relief in his inaugural address,| new civilization great in its own at-| Justice must not failg because the delivered from a simple stand on’ the east front of the Capitol after he had taken the oath | decorated | tainments. purposes of our nation are respected | | among the peoples of the world.” We | The influence and high | agencies of enforcement are either | delinquent or inefficiently organized. | To consider these evils, to find their | as the thirty-first President of the aspire to distinction in the world, remedy, is the most sore necessities United States. Declaring that the most malign of | government must be safe-guarded ' today is the disregard and disobed- ience of law, the President said that “to consider these evils, to find their remedy, is the most important safe- guard of freedom, the basis of all ordered liberty, the vital force of progress,” he said. “It must not come to be in our republic that it can be defeated by the indifference of the citizen, by exploitation of de- | lays and entanglements of the law, or by combinations of criminals.” - Enforcement of the Laws Turning to the enforcement of the serted that abuses which had grown up around it are due in part to the failure of some States to accept their share of the responsibility for concur- rent enforcement and to the failure of many State and local officials to zealously enforce the law. “But a large responsibility rests di- rectly upon our citizens,” he asserted. “There would be little traffic in il- legal liquor if only criminals patron- | ized it. The duty of citizens to sup- port the law is co-equal with the duty of their government to enforce the laws which exist. “Our whole system of self-govern- “Ment will crumble either if officials elect what laws they will enforce or citizens elect what laws they will support. ~The worst evil of disre- gard for some law is that it destroys respect for all law.” My Countrymen This occasion is not alone the ad- ministration of the most sacred oath which can be assumed by an Ameri- can citizen. It is a dedication and consecration under God to the high- est office in service of our people. I assume this trust in the humility of knowledge that only through the guidance of Almighty Providence can I hope to discharge its ever increas- ing burdens. : It is keeping with tradition throughout our history that I should express simply and directly the opinions which I hold concerning some of the matters of present im- portance. Our Progress If we survey the situation of our nation at home and abroad, we find many satisfactions; we find some causes for concern. We have emerged from the losses of the great war and the reconstruction following it with increased wirility and strength. From this strength we have contributed to the recovery and progress of the world. What America has done has given renew- ed hope and courage to all who have faith in government by the people. In the large view, we have reached a as- | | but to a distinction based upon con- fidence in our sense of justice as] | well as our accomplishments within our own borders and in our own lives. For wise guidance great period of recovery. But all this majestic should not obscure the dangers from which self-government must be safe-guarded. The strong man must at all times be alert to the attack of insidious dise ase. The Failure of Our System of Criminal Justice The most malign of all dangers today is disregard and dis- obedience of law. Crime is increas- ing. Confidence in rigid and speedy justice is decreasing. 'I am not pre- pared to believe that this any decay in the moral fibre of the American people. I am not prepared to believe that it’ indicates an im- potence of the federal government to enforce its laws. It is only in part due to the addi- tional burdens imposed upon our judicial system by the 18th amend- ment. The problem is much wider than that. Many influences had in- creasingly complicated and weakened our law enforcement organization long before the adoption of the 15th amendment. To re-establish the vigor and effectiveness of law enforcement we mmust critically consider the entire federal machinery of justice. The re- distribution of its functions, the simplification “of its procedure, the provision of additional special advance | tribunals, the better selection of jur- | ies, and the more effective organiza- | tion of our agencies of investigation and prosecution that justice may be sure and that it may be swift. While the authority of the federal govern- system of national, state and local justice, yet the standards which the federal government establishes have | the most profound influence upon the | whole structure. 2 We are fortunate in the ability and integrity of our federal judges and attorneys. But the system which these officers are called upon to ad- minister is in many respects ill- adapted to present day conditions. Its intricate and involved rules of procedure have become the refuge of both big and little criminals. There is a belief abroad that by invoking technicalities, subterfuge and delay the ends of justice may be thwarted by those who can pay the cost. Reform, reorganization an d strengthening of our whole judicial and enforcement system both in civil and criminal sides have been advo- cated for years by statesmen, judges, and bar associations. First steps toward that end should not longer be ge NEW Authorized Immediate Delivery J. F. BESECKER CO. Dallas, Pa. sree Fo oem ele FORD Ford Dealer in this | these | indicates | ment extends to but part of our vast | of our times. | Enforcement of the 18th Amendment | Of the undoubted abuses which lhave grown up under the 18th amendment, part are due to the |causes I have just mentioned; but | part are due to the failure of some] constant | states to accept their share of re- sponsibility for concurrent enforce- ment and to the failure of many states and local officials to accept the obligation under their oath of office ‘zealously to enforce the laws. With the failures from these many causes the criminal elements who have ing in illegal liquor. But a large responsibility rests directly upon our citizens. , There | would be little traffic in illegal liquor |if only criminals patronized it. We | must awake to the fact that this patronage from large numbers of | law-abiding citizens is supplying the rewards and stimulating crime. I have been selected by you to execute and enforce the laws of the country. I propose to do so to the extent of my own abilities, but the measure of success that the govern- ment shall attain will depend upon the moral support which you, as citi- zens, extend. The duty of citizens to support the laws of the land is co- equal with the duty of their govern- No greater national service can be given by men and women of good will—who, I know, are not unmind- ful of the responsibilities of citizen- ship—than that they should, by their example, assist in stamping out crime and outlawry by refusing transactions with illegal liquor. Our whole system of self-government will | crumble either if officials elect what | laws they will enforce or citizens elect what laws they will support. The | worst evil of disregard for some law is that it destroys respect for all law. | violation of a particular law on the ground that they are opposed to it is destructive of the very basis of all that protection of life, of homes: and der other laws. If citizens do not and women is to discourage its viola- tion; their right is openly to work for its repeal. : To those of criminal mind, there can be no appeal but vigorous en- forcement of the law. Fortunately they are but a small percentage of our people. = Their activities must be stopped. : A National Investigation I propose to appoint a national commission for a searching investi- gation of the whole structure of our federal system of juris prudence, to include the method of enforcement of the 18th amendment and the causes of abuse under it. Its purpose will be to make such recommendations for re-organization of the admini- stration of federal laws and court procedure as may be found desirable. In the meantime it is essential that a large part of the enforcement activities be transferred from the treasury department of justice as a beginning of more effective organ- ization. The Relation of Government To Business The election has again confirmed the determination of the American people that regulation of private en- terprise and not government owner- ship or operation is the course right- ly to be pursued in our relation to business. In recent years we have established a differentiation in the (Continued on Page 3) has come a dangerous expansion in| found enlarged opportunities in deal- | ment to enforce the laws which exist. | participation in and condemning all | property which they rightly claim un- | like a law, their duty as honest men | News From Our —0:— On Wednesday, February 27, 1929, les C. A. Loomis, Mr. E. G. Watkins, | Mr. Ed. Loomis, Hank and Bill spent |a very enjoyable day fishing at the Alofia River. I also see by the Dallas Post that Raymond Denmon feels very disap- | pointed at the passing of Leap Year. My advice is be patient, you only have four years to wait for another chance. Mr. and Mrs. E. G. Watkins who have been spending a very enjoyable {month in the Sunny South, visiting Mr, and Mrs. C. A. Loomis, also their son, Mr. Elmer Watkins, of Fort Perin, then traveling through West Palm Beach and Miami have returned back to Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Loomis and now are about to leave for their home in Parsons, P. A. The report as to when the two bachelors, Bill and Hank intend to re- turn home seems to be rather unde- cided as the moonlight boat riding on Palm River is too “enticing” to leave. Mr. C. A. Loomis, Mr. E. G. Wat- kins motored to Lake Wales, Fla. on February 28 to see the great singing | tower which seems to be one of the | outstanding attractions for tourists. —Hank and Bill. Auxiliary To Hold Dinner —0i— The Dallas branch of the Nesbitt Memorial Hospital Auxiliary met re- cently at ‘the home of Mrs. Fred Frace at Shavertown. The principal topic of business was the annual din- ner to be held a+ Wilkes-Barre, Pa. on March 18. : : Mrs. Henry Weise, the president, is in general charge of the affair. Mrs. Arline Beisel Rood will be toastmast- er and is also acting as head of the entertainment committee, which has promised some unusual entertain- | ment. ’ HOR Mrs. Spencer Buried Friday : —0— The death of Mrs. Marshall Spen- cer, aged 63, occurred Tuesday after- noon at 5 o Tock at the family home at East Dallas, following an illness of complications. Suryiving .are her husband, one daughter, Bernice and a | son, John, both at‘home; also a sister, Sarah DeWitt, of Mt. Zion. The funeral was held yesterday |ter signed with the Hunlock’s Creek | utility men. | For our citizens to patronize the | morning at 11 o’clock with interment | club. After listening to both sides, made his home at Dallas and if Harry [in Mt. Zion Cemetery. HY ‘Funeral Services of Miss Ruth H. Dean —0:— Largely attended funeral, services were conducted Tuesday afternoon for Miss Ruth H. Dean at the late home, Harris Hill Road, Trucksyille. There were numerous «floral tri- butes evidencing the esteem with which the deceased was held by many. Interment was held in the family plot in Forty Fort. W.T. Sutton Thanks Citizens —0— “Dallas Pa., March 5, 1929. “To the Editor of the Post: “I wish to thank the citizens of Dallas for electing me to the office of poor director. I am sure that I appreciate the honor you have con- ferred upon me. “But having held the office for a number of years, and not being self- ish, I would be pleased to have some- one else hold this honorable and lucrative position to which you, my fellow citizens of this town, have so kindly elected me. w T. SUTTON.” | CONGRATULATE ROTARIAN — 0: ee George F. Metz, of Trucksville, was the reciprocant of congratulations from his fellow Rotarians. The oc- casion was the arrival of a fine baby girl at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Metz last week. AUCTIONEERING CALL GAY’S STORE-—BELL PHONE 11-R-7 C.0.Brown Centremoreland Florida Friends Early Wednesday morning, the garage and storage barn of the Rob- | ners, burned to the ground. The origin of the fire is not known and was discovered by an autoist go- ing by, who immediately hurried to the Castle Inn and spread the alarm. In the meantime, Tom Higgins, who had just closed his place of business a few minutes before, noticed the re- flection in the sky. Upon attempting to blow the siren and failing, he im- mediately called the Dallas operator. The operator put in several calls and located it at Robinson’s. Upon calling his: neighbor, Harold Wagner, who called Jim Besecker while the operator called Robert Al- len, these four men took the fire truck to the farm. Shortly after Al Mis- son, Clyde LaBar and Clyde Veitch, R. S. Stevens and Elmer Rainey ar- rived in machines, also George Kirk- endall and Edward Avery. The first arrivals, with the help of the Robinson boys, who arrived short- ly after, took the prize horses from the barn. However, due to the val- iant efforts of the boys, the fire was confined to the small barn and the large barn was saved. Great credit inson Farm, located near Hayes Cor- | Robinson Farm Scene of Serious and Threatening Conflagration Early Last Wednesday Morning---Donates Check should be given the firemen there wh for three and one-half hours, ir freezing weather, fought the flames | The loss is estimated at $2,500. Robinson Boys Express Gratitude The Robinson boys called on Pres- ident Besecker within five hours after the fire and presented a check to t local Henry M. Laing Fire Company in the sum of $250.00. They ex- pressed surprise at the efficient fir service of the company, and in view of the fact that only the small hand: ful of men on hand, handled the fire They also expressed their appreei tion to the Harvey’s Lake Fire Co pany, who although arriving some: what later, stood by to assist wher- ever possible. Mr. John Robinson stated that for the prompt arrival o the fire boys from Dallas the big stock barn and horses would have been : total loss inflicting a loss of abou twenty-five thousand dollars. The four boys requested the pri lege of joining the local fire compa and paid their first year’s dues. The Dallas Post commends those boys who braved the cold and un: pleasant weather to serve their com- munity without favor or hope of ri ward. i The initial meeting of the Luzerne and Wyoming County League for 1929 took place at Higgins’ Restaur- ant last Monday evening with six managers present, Kast Dallas and Noxen being absent. One of the big problems to work out will be the roster of the West in a second-class league. ’ The i is no question but that the Wyoming club should be strengthened | which the league managers will con- second-class back of the mountains. tain player signed a contract to play Wyoming club which linesup with a. first-class or semi-pro outfit to play, Luzerne and Wyoming County League Hold First Meeting for 1929 Season--- Fans Will Be Assured a Fast Circui 28 Beaumont, one of the main cogs of the league, are looked for to give th best account of themselves as Bob MacDougle will be back after a yea lay-off and with other things up their sleeves, looks like a big time for the Wyoming County boys. 3 Manager Morgans, of the Shay town club has been doing his sha of scouting and while he would re- veal nothing it can be assured he will have a real club. ; While Manager Wilson of East Dal i las was absent from the meeting due sent to, but a first-class club in a to a school board meeting, he claims league would have a he is all set and while he is making tendency to lessen base ball interest no bid for the pennant he is going to | make every club that apposes East Another tangle. for the league to | Dallas go their limit to win. settle developed between Hunlock's | Creek and Roaring Brook when a cer-| chances on his last season club with Manager LaBar will bank his the exception of young Evans and | with the Roaring Brook club and lat- | Charles Learn, who will be used as Harry Williams has also. | President Higgins ordered the player | can be convinced to play with the lo- | in question to report at the ment can be made. In the mean-| time Bob MacDougle has been assign- ed to the Rules Committee and when Bob presents his set of rules for ap- proval we will guarantee that when | a player signs a contract he will stay with the club unless legally released. Ed. Berger, of the Decker-MacLean the interest of base balls and equip- ment and it was voted on to adopt the No. 0 Reach Official Ball which 1s | rated as the best on the market. From the line the writer could get from the meeting it seems the ambi- tion of every manager is to get the best club. ge 1 Model 20 with Tubes 1 Model 30 with Tubes OL. BELL PHONE 239-R-2 Hardware Company was present in| | Alister Kent Radio “SPECIALS” BATTERY SETS ALL ELECTRIC Model 40, complete with Tubes (With Speaker) Model 42, complete with Tubes (With Speaker) Model 44, complete with Tubes (With Speaker) 2 Philco A. and B. Eliminators 1 Unitron A. Charger and No. Bee VER'S GARAGE next | cals it will take some of the burden | meeting when it is hoped some agree- | oft Peynton Lee. Another meeting will be held withs in the next week or so when the ros er of each club will be turned in for | approval and will appear in this paper for the interest of the fans. 10: Pomona Grange In Session Today —0:— 8 Pomona Grange will be held with Carverton Grange today. : This afternoon, officers of Pomona Grange will be installed. In the evening degrees will be con- ferred with full ceremonies. : DALLAS, PENNA.
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