Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-03-15
For the SPECTATOR,
4 Step In the Right Direction.

In glancfng over your interesting paper of
March 1st noticed the following among the
items from Waynesboro' "A committee of gen.
tlemen, representing. the churches and temper
ance societies Of that prospective city, met to
consider what proper steps could be taken to
stem the tidal wave of evil sweeping over our
land, caused by the manufacture and sale OF in
toxicating liquors. 1t is grand move and 10
carry it to a successful termination will re-
quire the united effort of all Christians and
good citizens of the county; and to encourage
these gentlemen to press forward in their good
work, let m quote few words which fell from
the lips of n eminent Judge of Pennsylvania
Hon. II. W. Williams. referring to the county OF
Potter, wher q prohibition law prevails, said :
''For twenty years there has not been lii
Oensed hotel or restaurant within the Confines
OF the county, t are 81 Io,n f. he
Nuhlic but in none of them is there public bar
The sale is conducted, therefore at great d1sad-
vautages clandestlnely, and is very limited in
amngnt. AS to results can say that while
The county has been steadily growing in popu-
aaaion and business Ranperism ana 31 CRIME nave
county jail has been fully one-half the time
without any other inmate than the keeper and
his family. The good effect of this system is
felt in many ways. Taxes are reduced. the bu-
Eness of the criminal courts greatly dimin-
hshed. industry and sobriety take the place Of
Edlleness and dissipation. and intelligence and
noralitd are advanced"
Now, dear reader, stop for a moment and con-
trust the state of affairs in Potter county, Pa
with that of your own county and draw your
own conclusion. Is not the fact as stated by
Jud, ,e Williams worthy Of consideration. at
least by the Taxpayers and those who desire
the best good of our people. To reduce the
taxes and elevate the condition of cur citizens,
reno, g the cause of crime by prohibition. and
very important step will have been taken in
the right direction. tv
A FRIEND OF TEMPERANCE.
List OF appointments OF Virginia Conference U. B.
In Christ.
SHENANDOAH DISTRICT.
A. P. Funkhouser P. E.
CT ,urchville circuit A. M. Evers; Augusta
Giro uit, G. J. Roudabush; Dayton station. 9.
M. Holt; Dayton circuit. J. W. Funk; Win
mis- sion, Henry Jones; Madison mission, A.
M. dorm; Rock bridge mission M. A. Salt La
Spring ereut a. ep
]. NJ alden; Rockingham Freedman's mission,
Frai TX Payne; West Augusta circuit. N. A.
Kiri COTE.
SOUTH BRANCH DIsTEICT.
J.. E. Holt, p. e.
Ga rrett circuit, ]. g. Ketterman; Allegheny
circu it. W. Fl. Clary; New Creek circuit, >. f.
Win, D; Moorefeld mission, w. Hesse; South
J. NJ Roderick; Franklin circuit, W. q. Sam
sell: Winchester station, J. r Ridenour;
Benk eley Springs circuit ]. w. Howe; North
Fc,rE. circuit, j. M. Bolton.
POTOMAC DISTRICT.
J.K. Nelson, P. Z.
Frederick mission station, G. w. Stinespring;
Frederick circuit, ] D. Freed; Mechanicstown
circuit, W o. Grimm Myersville circuit G. ii.
Crowell; KeedySville station, M. F. Keiter;
Boonsboro' circuit, J. L. Grimm Hagerstown
circuit, J. Reubush; Hagerstovn station, F.
Ludwick Opequon circuit, J. w Kiracofe !;
Martinsbure mission station, J. M. Underwood;
Berkeley mission, c. Hutzler: Clarke mission,
r. NJ Holt.
], W. Holt, Editor Religious Telescope.
T. j. Glossbrenner, Bishop of East District.
j. A. Evans, missionary to Africa.