Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-01-23
Mass stat. Temperance Convention.

read. Mr.. Eli Jones was elected temporary chair
man. Rev. John Allen of Pennington, opened the
meeting with prayer. L. W. Starbird appointed
Secretary. committee Of five was raised to report
permanent organization follows: Charles Forster
of Augusta, chairman; u. W LeIacheur of Bidde
ford: DR.. Warren of Portland W. T.. Eusis and f.
A. \. Heath of IIallowcll.
Mr.. Randall announced that the temperance com.
nfe of the legislature WAS TO give hearing On the
druggists hill this evening, and said he thought II
would lie well to invite the committee to hold their
meeting in Granite Hall. Three persons APP
pointed Mrssrs. Randall, Eustis, and I-eIachcur TO
iuy tc the committee.
Rev Mr.. Allen addressed the meeting. He said he
was AN old siagcr in this line. and was thorough
temperance lie had not changed at all about
his view. this question:. lie hoped that the meet
ing would exert good infuence-as this was the
c:iusc that was to succeed.
GOV Alonzo Garcclon then elected presi
dent Of the convention. and Mr. f. q. Rich, H. w.
Siarbrd, and Howard Owen, secretaries. Mr. Jones
elected first Vice President.
Mr.. +. q. Harlow of Dix6ed, addressed the meet
ing lie thought no subject ia the State of Maine WAS
to IN, compared with the Temperance question. lie
had conceived the idea of being the governor of the
State next year aud if 20 he would lessen the expci
of the State Don't let the druggists bill succeed
Stamp II under yonr feet.
A business committee was appointed IA follows
Mr. A. !. Chase of Portland. Mr.. Burbank, Mr. Jacob
Of China. Mr. Heath of iIalOwell and DR. Warren Of
Portland
II wa. MOVED that a committee he appointed 10 in
form Coy Garcelun of his election president Of the
convention; aud the following were appointed: Rev
VI. Allen. =. G.. Rich. and -. u. Randall.
Mr.. Bufum Of Gardiner, called on for remarks
lie .aid his heart in the work. When he went
into ANYTHING, he did If he loved IT, The work
is not all done vet There hundreds of men that
going to ruin.
Mr.. Bnrnlian said that he blind, but that he
had been in the work twelve years. one cannot be-
christian until the rum H. got out of him Let Us all
take hold Of the work. and make this meeting that
will sound well in the cause of temperance
The committee on business reported that the meet
ing would adjourn till $50 in the afternoon.
AFTERNOON.
rraver was offered by Rev. DR. Warren Of Portland
Mr.. Heath, from the committee permanent
ganizaon. reported the following Vice Presidents
Andro.cOggin-A bial VI. Jones lewiston.
Aronstook-Robcr H. Perkins, Fort Fairfield.
Cumbcrland-Kcv. DIR Warren, Portland.
Franklin-Rev John Allen. Pennington.
Hancock-Rev. Alfred y. Ives. Castine.
kennehcr-Eli Jones. China,
Knox W. Perry, Camden.
Iinroln-'ien. James \. Hall. bamariscOtta.
Oxfor,l-Hon. sidney Perilam Paris
Penob .cot-o. II. thesiev. lincoln
If-caiaqui- W. Hall, Dover.
sagadahoc-C. W. Ionglev, Bath
Somerset-Rcv. q. j. Hancock, akowhegan
Wado-R. W. Ellis. Belfast.
Washingion-Frel r shaw, Machias.
York II. II. Burbank. Saco.
Mr.. Randall, from III. committee to confer with
the committee on Temperance reported that they had
they would be- present in this hall this evening to
listen TO any remarks they NAV he pleased to make
Rev. Mr. Allen from the committee To notify the
Governor, of his election chairman. reported that
the Governor had returned home 10 Lewiston. II
was stated that he would probably De present to-
morrow. and preside.
Rev. Mr. Lel.achcur moved that a committee Of S
be raised on permanent organization. Carried and
III" following commite" appointed: u. W. LEILA
chcrr Geo. f.. Bracket l.. W. Starhird, j. I'VE, H.
W. Dunn.
ON motion Of Mr.. Chase of Portland voted that all
resolutions offered he referred To committee on res
olntions, hereafter to he appointed
committee IN wavs aud means appointed
a follows job sanford of Portland, Starbird of
Portland. Jersey of Winthrop.
The following committee resolutions was raised
Aroostook-B. j. Smith of Hodsdon
Anlro~coggin-Rufns Prince of Turner.
tumherland-A.J j. Chase of Portland.
Frankn-.Iosiah Emery
Hancock-Rand Of Goulishoro'.
kennebcc-R- W Dunn Of waiervile. and Jacob of
China.
Knox-w W. Rice Of Thomaston.
I.incoln--Atwood of Waldoboro.
Oxfor,l-Eustis Of Dixfield.
Penobscot-i. x, Clark of Bangor
Pisratspnis -stnrbirl of Dixinont.
Saga'lahoc-kirhn of Bath.
Somerse.-Frank kenrick of Fairfield
Waio-tieo. r. Brarkett Of Belfast
Washington-W. !. tortheli Of Calais.
loik-D. Il. Randall of Berwick.
The question: does the condition of the cause need
any further legislation. nj present. wa. discussed.
Mr. Randall was in favor Of making the law so
strict that il will effect its object-to stop runseling
If fine won't do II then put imprisonncnt if that
won't do il, then state Prison: il that won't do H.
then hanging lie would stop il at all hazards Thi.
Is, In the language Of Gov Morrill,. "the gigantic
crime of crimes" Humselling Is murder out and
out. Spoke of n man who froZc 10 death while drunk
Wasn't the man who sold him the rum guilty muir
der? He didn't call for any amenden 10 the present
law, ONLY strcngenihing of the enforcement of the
same The law has done AN immense amount of good
In the State aud II Is in the power Of every comnun
ity 10 put a final stop 10 the thing He urged the
people not to overlook the moral aspect of this work
let ministers preach on this subject let prayer meet
ings be held.
Rev. Mr.. LeIache,rr of Bid,ieford believed in both
law and gospel. Believed in prohibiting the sale of
liquor. We have more law in Maine than we en-
force. Public sentiment is not educated up To the
m Hunnf I..l
While this Is recognized legal agency should he
tablishcd. Without agency the apothecaries saw
medicinal and medical purposes. He would have
rumsellers repair bitches and breaking stones. He
thought if the druggists sold phy -icans prcscrp
tinns, one prescription, with number ON n bottle
can last for lifetime and do service for an en-.
tire community He would not let apothecares
sell liquors under any circum -tances
H. II. Burbank, Esp, of Saco, spoke upon the ones
ton whether any further legislation is necessary in
regard to the sale of i'lnor n medicine. We will
have To accept the situation that liqnori> recogn zed
aS medicine While apothecaries selling
liquors solely for medicines, he would not
lay, his hand upon them. There are good
and true temperance men who believe in
using liquor rs medicine, and the laws this sub
ject should he revised. As long physicians are
suffered To prescribe liquor some one should he per
mtic'l to sell II legally He opposed town agency
lie believed there are any quantity Of open shops
in Maine.
Mrs. &. W. Quinbv and Harriet Jones were added
to the committee resolutions.
Gen. James \. Hall was called upon and spoke up
on the proposition ~ ncighborhoOd and family e,li-
cation upon the subject of temperance. He believed
there is an open question in regard to the meanest
traffic that ever cursed humanity. We absolutely
have license law In Maine. and all ought to know It,
He referred 10 the purchase of liquors abroad and
the bringing of the same to Maine by express That
is Just eiiectua as though the rum shops were es
tabshed in Maine. What right has common car.
rier 10 ruin our Young men? He wonid hold them
responsible, so that they might lose their charter If
they keep up the traffic. He would have more ener.
cv In neghborhoOd aud among workers in the cause.
In his community the Young men suffer: while the
fathers are slumbcring their have been picked
up In the gutter. fever this nation goes to the wall
1t will he of this traffic which is worse
than murd,r We should be- up and doing until the
cries of the people shall reach the otour congress
men.
Mr.. Dunn of Waterie, said he had blank petition.
for signatures to be sent to law makers in Wash
ington.
Adjourned TO evening.
EVENING.
The evening was given up TO a hearing before the
legislative committee on temperance, on the drug.
giss bill the committee occupying seats in front of
the stand Senator Coombs presiding, who read the
bill proposed 10 be enacted.
Rev. ID. Il. Randall appeared against the petition.
He felt that the committee friends Of temperance.
ana would weigh the arguments carefully. There Is
nothing that has done much evil ~ intenperance.
He gave somewhat Of the history of temperance leg
n he. III Ias