Jasper County Democrat, Volume 13, Number 86, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 11 February 1911 — DELPHI’S UNIQUE SCHEME [ARTICLE]

DELPHI’S UNIQUE SCHEME

“Drys” Arrange to Take Out License and Run Saloons on Conservative Basis. Delphi, Ind., Feb. 9.—lt remained for the “dry” contingent: of Delphi, Carroll county, to evolve a unique scheme to concontrol jthe liquor question incase the “wets'' earn' the election to be held Feb. 28. . Wednesday a 'number of the leading business men of the town, head-| ed by W. F. Bradshaw, a wagon; manufacturer, formed a plan which if carried out will make decided changes in the operation of saloons should the town go; “wet.” Delphi under the restrictions! would be entitled to three sa- i loonsj Already there are sevens known applicants • for licenses* and others are to follow. The! plan is to obtain the three licenses for men who are prohibitionists and run the saloons under the direction of the “dry” contingent of the City. Men would be employed to run the saloons and several dras-

tic innovations in the way of rules would be inaugurated. "We would prohibit the sale of whiskey to a common drunkard,” explained Mr. Bradshaw. Window blinds and curtains and screens will be dispensed with and all the money made by the saloons will be given to charity. The licenses will be taken out by three men selected by the business interests of the town, who „ will have personal supervision of the saloons. “Only the best brands of liquor will be kept in stock and the bartenders will be forced to refuse to sell to any man after he has become intoxicated. Special attention will be given to protect men who spend their money at the of the comfort of their families.'’ '