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J eT --- 6 WINNETKA WEEKLY TALK, SATURDAY, MARCH 24, 1923 Ye Municipal Column Edited by the Village Manager REVOLVERS AND CRIME Pistols and revolvers do not make criminals. Crime has existed in one form or another, since the earliest times and the weapon used in its commission 'has been incidental. Crimes of violence were committed ages before firearms of any kind were 'invented and will continue long after newer and more efficient means have 'been perfected. . On this account alone the absurdity of statements that the abolition of pis- tols and revolvers would put an end to crimes of violence must be plainly ap- parent to anyone who has made even a superficial study of criminology, or even 'of history. Law Won't Stop It A person bent on committing a crime of violence will see to it that he is arm- ed. At present the pistol or revolver is the most efficient weapon for his purpose. Therefore he will provide himself with a weapon of this character. No law can be drafted which will ab- solutely prevent a criminal from ob- taining the weapon he desires. If laws could be enacted to prohibit the manufacture and sale of pistols and revolvers, the criminals would still be able to obtain weapons of this descrip- tion. If he could not steal or smuggle them, he could eaisly make them. But laws of this character would pre- vent the law-abiding citizen from ob- 'taining the weapon best suited for de- fense against the armed criminal. This Way Is Best The most effective means of limiting the criminal use of pistols and revolv- ers is by a law, uniform in all States, which would make it as difficult as pos- sible for a criminal to obtain one of these weapons. And, having obtained a weapon of this description, as the criminal will, the law should provide penalties so severe as to deter him from using it. At the same time, the law should per- mit the reputable citizen to obtain and keep in his home or place of business, a pistol or receiver to be used in the de- fense of his life and property and for other purposes. The criminal fears punishment. If he knows that the use of a weapon in the commission of crime means the certain- ty of an added term of imprisonment, « he will hesitate to use one. Likewise, if he knows that all citizens have the right . to possess weapons and presumably have availed themselves of that right and are . therefore in a position to defend them- 'selves, he will hesitate to attack. ' : What Is Proposed + In view of these conditions which are admitted by those who have studied the subject, the United States Revolver As- _ sociation is reccommending enactment by all States of a Uniform Law which, .among other things, provides that: None but citizens, personally known, or properly identified to a licensed dealer in firearms, are permitted to purchase pis- 'tols or revolvers. A record of sale .must be filed with the police. ! No pistol or revolver may be delivered 'to the purchaser until the day after the sale, : Owners of such firearms are not per- mitted to carry them on their persons or in a vehicle without a license from the police. Dealers are not permitted to. display pistols or revolvers, or imitations thereof, where they can be seen from the outside of the store. Possession of a pocket firearm by a person committing or attempting to com- mit a felony, is regarded as prima facie evidene of criminal intent, and is punish- able by a mandatory sentence of five years' extra imprisonment. Heavy penalties are prescribed for sec- ond and third offenders. Fourth offend- ers may be sentenced to life imprison- ment. Manufacturers' serial numbers or other identifying marks on pistols or revolvers must not be altered or erased. Aliens and persons who have been convicted of a felony are not permitted to possess a pistol or revolver. Has Wide Endorsement The Uniform Law is endorsed by the International Association of Chiefs of Police and leading criminologist and newspapers throughout the country as an enforceable measure which will greatly restrict the use of pistols and revolvers by criminals. It is based on the Capper Bill (S.4012) now before the United States Senate and the Zihlman Bill (H. R. 14116) intro- duced in the House of Representatives for application in the. District of Co- lumbia. The bill has already been introduced in legislatures of several of the States and will be presented in all of the States during the present legislative ses- sion. Arcanians Revel In Corned Beef Repast Though not a single Irish name could be found in the Winnetka council of the Royal Arcanum, the local unit of the national fraternal organization Monday evening of this week negotiated a thor- oughly successful St. Patrick's party. Dinner comprised the celebrated Corn- ed Beef and Cabbage and Jonas Madsen gave the members an interesting de- scription of the life and activities of Erin's patron saint. A feature of the evening was the launching of the annual quoits tourna- ment. Winnetka council plans a Bunco party and dance to be held in the Assembly room of Community House, Monday evening, April 2. Prizes, entertainment, refreshments and music are set forth as among the features of the affair. There is to be no admission charge, and the council is looking forward to a record gathering that will outdo even the re- FORD REPAIRING Skokie Motor Co. 712-714-716 Elm Street Winnetka Authorized FORD Dealers oe -- New Line of Knife Pleated Skirts Sweaters Shirtwaists Blouses Jersey Silk and Glove Silk Spring Under- wear Princess Slips Bloomers Silk Slip Over Sweaters Silk Tuxedo Sweaters Silk and Mohair Tuxedo A Shop for Particular People EASTER and SPRING Attractions W Sweaters Phone Winn. 79 An Excellent Line of Children's Wear OOS) The Avenue Shop 958 Linden Avenue Mercerized Uuderwear | Silk Scarfs | Phillipine Hand Made Underwear | Radium Silk Underwear Porto Rican Hand Made Underwear $2.65 per garment Silk Gowns Japanese Kimonas Sateen Princess Slips in All Fashionable Colors White Silk Princess Slips Hubbard Woods markably successful Bunco party of last| Scott by the score of 21 to 3, R. C. November, which crowded the hall to| Mcleney leading M. A. Martin 21 to capacity. 19, and Jack McFadsean Jr., trounc- ing his dad 21 to 14. $ : The matches will continue with the Horse Shoe Pitching Now next meeting of the council. Interests Royal Arcanum The first match of the Winnetka! Winnetka Man Purchases Royal Arcanum Horseshoe tourna-! . . ment was played Monday evening of! Beautiful Hinsdale Home Te residence of William B. Hinck- this week. | Results of the first night's play ley at Garfield and Third street, Hins- found Peter Denny victor over 't'om dale, was sold to Samuel E. Dean of Winnetka through George Beaton, it was announced this week. This is said to be one of the most attractive homes in Hinsdale and was" built for William Coffeen some years ago and was later sold to W. S. Warren. After Mr. Warren's death Mr. Hinckley bought it. Mrs. Jesse Cain and her son, George, 429 Hawthorne lane, will return today from an extended visit at Battle's Wharf, Ala. Boys' Store--Sixth Floor Taking the Lead If you only knew how far we go to get you the finest and the newest! Regularly our buyers are in New York, constantly in touch with foreign markets. We draw from every possible source. This Spring will see here not only the finest Ameri- ca produces, but the smartest' of Boys' and Juvenile Importa+ tions as well. New Overplaid Caps for Boys are $1.95 to $2.95 Imported English Broadcloth Shirts, with or without collar attached, are $4. We wonder if all Moth. variety, value and servic Lytton Jr. Suits for Active Boys $20 Double-reinforced seat, seams, pockets--every place; waterproof too; new Spring woolens, boyish New Paisley Silk Ties are 65¢ style, and extra Knickers. Little Angora Trimmed Sweaters for Little Tots are $3.50 Several Boys' Oxfords this Spring are Priced at $5 TEE@) UB STATE at JACKSON--on the Northeast oys! Our Whole 'Sixth Floor is Yours Everything You Could Want is Here this great Boys' Store--the largest in the country, if not the World. A store in which quality, which we believe is unapproached elsewhere. A store which makes a constant effort to show the new ideas a little sooner. Spring Topcoats for You or Brother Does Mother know that the Topcoat you want this Spring is like older Brother's? We have Polos, Tweeds, fuzzy Herringbones--even Whipcords and Gabardines. For all ages--two up. $16.50 to $40 Henry C.Lytton & Sons ers and Boys know of e combine to a degree Lytton Hi First Long Trouser Suits $25, $30, $35 Specially built for the chap between boyhood and young manhood --a care- fully designed First Long Two Trouser Suit. Corner nu 1] expert supervision. A dependable Landscape Service Pruning, Fertilizing, Transplanting, Lawns, etc. Available by the hour or day 1825 Central Street En C. D. Wagstaff & Co. Formerly North Shore Landscape Architects Designing and Development of Suburban Grounds Our Service Department has every faculty for Landscape Service with skilled men under We have men for regular service Phone Evanston 260 to handle Renewing Hm 4 an