Overrun With Saloons

Overrun With Saloons.

Detroit, Mich., Dec. 1.- Citizens having the best interests of the people of Detroit at heart are becoming alarmed over the rapidly increasing number of saloons in this city - many of which are run by people of poor standing in the community and who figure they have the prospect of something to gain and nothing to lose because the brewers pay part or all of the license fee, and often supply the fixtures. In many residence localities several saloons are found close together. In 1894-95 the county treasurer issued licenses that brought in $502,778 57. In 1902-03 the annual collection from liquor license fee had grown to $685,235 25, while one year later, the present, the amount has swelled to $741,755, an increase of more than $50,000 in twelve months. According to the records in the county treasurer's office, 1,525 liquor licenses - nearly all for $500 each - have been issued in Wayne county this year.