The new Northwest. [volume] (Portland, Or.) 1871-1887, 1874-05-08

be given to their views; they had no secrets to
conceal.
Mr.. Williams aid his object was not 10 give
any more publicity to the movement than was
necessary. II may be that they desired TO test
the constitutionaiity OF certain law passed by
the Legislature. They did not desire TO oppose
any law that the majority OF the citizens Of
any town desired. II may be that they desired
10 take steps 10 pay the fine Of some poor man
who was convicted under the law. They desired
to move Quietly in this matter.
Mr.. Wand said he was responsible for the re-
porters being present Several had asked him
II there was any objection TO their being pres
ent, and he said there was none. He believed
the more notoriety they could give the move
ment the better. They desired TO show that the
caekling hens could not crush them out.
Mr.. Chenery suggested that the Secretary
could make out a report for the papers.
Mr. Porter thought 1t would be well TO allow
the reporters to remain. They were engaged
in a legitimate business, and the public could
know what they were doing.
The motion 10 exclude reporters was defeated, f.,
only three voting in the affirmative.
oFFIcERs ELECTED.
Mr.. williams nominated Colonel Chenery as
permanent President Mr.. Chenery declined.
On motion OF Mr.. Kane, the Chair was re-
quested 10 appoint Committee OF Ave 10 NOM
mate officers. The Chair appointed Messrs.
Chenery, Williams, Oulton, Kohler and Porter
as the Committee.
The Committee subsequently reported the
following named persons for officers, who were
elected by acclamation: President, David Por-
ter; Vice Presidents, E. B. Pond ,Chas Meinecke;
Secretary, NJ. II. Myers; Treasurer, NJ. Kane;
Executive Committee, John spruance, d. Nc
MILAN, G. Grozenger, A. p. Hotaling, y. Van
Bergen.
Mr.. Kohler moved that the society be called
the Liquor Dealers Association, - and that the
admission fee be fixed at slOO
Mr.. Pond thought sl0O would be required to
/ grease the wheels.
Mr.. Morrison said IL was worth 500 TO every
merchant. Ifthe law was enforced, they would
lose seventy-five per cent OF their outstanding
debts: it would give many excuses TO delay
payments.
Mr.. Meinecke suggested that It would be well
to make this a general organization OF whole
sale and retail dealers. They did not desire tC
encourage drunkenness, but desired to counter
act the movements OF fanatical operators.
Mr.. Kobler suggested that four grades o
membership be fixed, wholesale liquor dealeri
retail liquor dealers $40
After some further discussion, Mr.. Ponds
motion that the admission fee be fixed at slO0
10 be collected In instalments, was adopted.
Mr.. Lilienthal moved the appointment OF
| committee 10 draft a code OF laws.
Mr.. Kohler offered an amendment, which
was accepted, that the matter be referred 20 tn,
Executive Committee.
The meeting then adjourned to wednesda,
afternoon.
No doubt the liquor dealers all owe
the country 'desire to show that til,
cackling hens cannot crush them out ,
They are afraid of being "erushed out
by the WOman's Temperance Crusade
and have to get up meetings and crow
Justify to keep up their courage. Crow
ing before you get out of the woods Il
nearly as silly as cackling to get you il
therel II God has chosen the veal
things of earth to confound the mighty
impertinent filings will not help you
J not bit.