The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1879-12-18
ADDITIONAL LOCAL.
suCcExTsoxs ON TEMPERANCE.


Ed. CHIEF The Temperance wave being nov
rolling il will doubtess be the sllabsorbiBg topic
of conversation in the parlor the street corner,
and occupy more less space in the columns of our
nevspapers. The point aimed at If attained, is no
doubt good and great one, to wit: The prevention
of drunkenness, II call things by their names).
free expression of the varied views Of the thinking
portion of the community will, doubtless be produc-
tive of some good. That my remarks may not be
miseonstrued, say. at once, that am in favor Of
temperance in everything
Tha Temperance movement, as il is carried on, has
its objections. 1t proposes to shut up the dramshop
but it offers nothing to take its place If the dram
shop is shut up, experience shows diminution in
the consumption Of whiskey. 1t is very true, and
do not believe any will dispute the fact, that
young men will not have the opportunity to be
drawn into bad habits; but sti H. it leaves gap to
be filed. The orator will say, ''young men, stay at
homer Now, where home is pleasant, young men
may stay at home, or less but home is not a.
ways pleasant, and young men feel the want Of lit
tie change once in a while anyhow. The orator will
try to meet this by having the Temperance Club
meet one night a week and that is all he offers.
claim that this will not fiIl the void Our young
folks do not feel like old folks they need some
recreation Of some sort, and if they do not find it
one way they will be apt to hunt for it another way.
say, give something for them; some pastime Of
some sort, that will be promotiye Of good, and at
the same time pleasant and healthy not only for the
body but for the mind also Give something for
our young men, for our young women, for us and
our wives, something in which all Of us partici
pate. do not believe in anything that would ex-
clude our wives, or our daughters. Let us have
place Of resort, where We all can meet in So
eiabity, not only once in a week, for cannot all
be ready at the hour, but every day, in after
moons and evenings. Let the room contain the main
papers and periodicals of the day. Let it contain
good library. Let it contain innocent games. Let
it contain whatever is conducive to innocent
ton, clevatng to the mind refining to the manners,
and, in fact, let it be conducted in such way that
it will be patronized by ALL thereby ameliorating
the standard Of sociabty of little towns. There
we could all meet neutral grounds. Old men
would delight in finding something to their liking to
read old ladies would find other ladies to
with young men and young women would read the
literary productions of the day, have game Of
chess, draughts, anything else provided; and all
could pass hour two every day, very pleasant
| ly. dare say, that every who takes the blue
ribbon conscientiously and many Others would be
| in favor of such arrangement
1t is true it would require some outlay. suita
\
ties of all provide for their requirements!
Some suitable keeper would have to receive GER
tain remuneration, to keep everything in good order
Also books papers, etc, would have to be paid for
We have to pay for all our luxures; and dare say
that onefourth ofthe money spent at the dram shop
| would keep everything up in good style.
| l am altogether in favor Of womans rights
| think woman good man, and often better. A,
| we situated, young women have place o
recreation open to them. They need recreation Al
well young men, and their society is of matcria
benefit to them, they should have fair chance t,
| cultivate il.
Taking people by st orm, making them drunk will
excitement, thus making them sign something M
matter what, is often doing more harm than good
When the intoxicating influence passes away, the,
are apt to disregard their pledge, thereby becoming
worse than before.
We may all be mistaken in our views, at times
but am conscientious in mine and whenever fine
that I am in the wrong willingly admit it, an,
yield. should be pleased to the thinking mel
and women of our country express Their views OIL
this subject. 1 believe it would be productive o
good.
One thing more, and am done, having occupie.
already more space than expected. do not thinl
it very Christian like abuse any class of citizens
when they are in the lawful pursuit of their lega
rights.
Thanking you for your favor l remain,
Yours, truly, b.