The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1881-10-01

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According to previous notice a num-
Der Of prominent Temperance men
throughout the county, among whom
were Hon. Levi Wentz, of Aquashicola;
VIM: Craig, of Lehigh Gap; w. W. Bow
man, B. F. Hofford, Phillip Miller, John
Bohn; Ed, Radclif, Lewis Weiss, @. s.
Weiss, A. M. Kuntz, of Lehighton; J. X.
Rickert, W, @. Weiss, of East Weiss
port; E. A. Packer, OF Match CHUNK; ],
j. Kemmerer, of Towamensing, and
others of Parryville, Weissport and I'e-
hightbn, met in the Presbyterian Church,
at Lehighton, September the 23d. Tenn
porary organization was affected by the
election of W. @. Weiss, as Chairman,
and r. F. Hoford; as Secretary: The
following Preambies and Resolutions
We're presented by W, W. Bowman,
which, after thorough discussion, were
unanimously adopted by rising vote;
WHEREAS, The liquor dealers organized
in National, State and Local Associations,
backed by heavy capital, nre defaeto,
party united by self interest in the liquor
traffic; and
WHEREks, They constantly use their po.
litical power as u Controlling force for con
tinuance of their trade; by the repeated
and avowed purpose to vote for no man who
holds adverse views to their interests, and
by the riianipulations of our National Con-
gress in the defeat Of the proposed Commits
IL. oc ty,fv tron 70,
ih its relations TO crime, paupersm and the
general welfare, arid in many State Degis-
latures actively INTERVIEWED to defeat local
option and prohibitory measures; and
WHEREAS, They have declared the traffic
in Intoxicating drinks TO be a legitimate
part of American commerce, and deny the
right TO prohibit or restrict the same, and
by a balanee-of-power-pa Controlling
foroe,) consisting of the liquor loving ele-
rhent in each party, have succeeded in re-
ceivihg the countenance of theIState Senate
of Pennsylvania in the support of the posi-
ton thus assumed, and by the rejection of
the Committee on Resolutions of the late
Republican Convention of prohbitory
plank, prohibited prohibitions by refusing
the sovereign citizens of the State, in whom
is vested the government by the people and
for the peopls, to express their sentiments;
therefore
Resolped, 1. That the Vaccinations and
organizations of the brewing, dstilling and
liquor selling interests, as d power in our
National State, County, Borough and Town
ship politics lin protecting by law, the vir-
tue despisng liquor business must be met
by an organized ballot, and that such an
organized ballot for securing and maintain
ing prohibitory amendments of the liquor
trade, to the State Constitution, is present
and imperative necessity, and that adhesion
to party, allied with liquor manufacturers
an5 sellers-for party purposes and party
ends only-is treason to temperance, and
gives aid and comfort to the enemy. Prayer
and the ballot should be as inseparable as
faith and works,
Rssolved, 2. That we charge the Demo-
cratic and Republican parties with being
identified with thellquor crime. They ems
body that crime. The liquor criminals, the
importers, manufacturers, wholesale and re-
tail dealers, those engaged IN the perp6tra-
tion of the crime, the wretched victims OF
the crime--the drunRards--are found in
these great parties, making and getting
drunk by the protection and authority OF
law. In the light of anti-slavery logic and
Gods truth, every christian citizen, and
every man who votes for the candidates Of
these parties pledged to the interests of the
liquor business, is morally and politically
identified with the liquor crime, and that
every conscientious and patriotic voter will
Withhold his vote from any candidate nomi-
mated by either party for our county Offices
known to favor the liquor business, in prin
ciple, personal patronage as beverage, OF
to make votes by treating or being treated
and that we will vote only for such, irre-
gardless Of party, who are known to favor
the enactment of prohibitory measures, and
since the candidates for State Treasurer, by
the two great parties, are nominated in the
interest of the liquor men, and will be up
held and approved by them, the enemies OF
| prohibition; therefore as a step toward con.
stitutional prohibition Of the liquor traffic
the manufacture and sale of Intoxicating
liquors as beverage, we endorse the pro.
hibition candidate for State Treasurer, J
NJ. Wilson, and win urge bis election with
| energy.
ReSolUea, 8. That the Public Peace Officer
known as Constable, whose duty it is Il
make returns of all violations of law by the
retail liquor dealers, as provided by law
and is interogated by the Court, whether tC
the best Of his knowledge no violations ex
ist-unlcensed saloons, selling on the Sab
bath, selling to minors, etc. and as thu
| piSsSuSO vi uIuuhou UOyS kNlluOTSJ anu
Sunday drunkenness corroborates the com
monty accepted opinion that such violatiou
do exist, and as it is known that the consta
6les do invariably report under oath tha
they know of no violations, they are oper
for action against them for perjury, ant
that such action should be encouraged, ant
that 1t is the duty ofevery lover of law, anc
law abiding citizen TO make known an,
and all evidence in his possession that may
lead 10 the conviction Of such unlaithlu
officers.
The discussion of these Resolutions
called forth strong and positive speeche.
in favor of an organized ballot, as re
buhe to our party leaders in panderina
after liquor men, and to elevate and pur
ify our State and County politics. The
party leaders, irrespective Of party, ig
nored and belittled the Temperance
question, that to day, our State AM
County politics are SO thoroughly satur
ated with whisky and beer, that good
bonestj SOBER law-abiding men do no
want to take active part in politics. l
is time that cur politics be purified
that good men need not hesitate activel,
TO take part in them.
The Committee on Permanent Organi
cation made the following report, whicl
was approved:
w. w. Bowman, Chairman,
4. A. Packer, Secretary.
r, +. Hoford, Treasurer
The officers of Permanent Orgsnizatio
were unanimously empowered to increas
their number to such an extent as the
may deem proper for the successful prof
Aeution of the work. The meeting Wa
harmonious. showed determination t
stand by their standard bearer, and
work faithfully for the advancement c
, prohibition. The meeting adjourned
y meet at the call of the Committee.
The County Committee, as far as CON
pleted, stands as follows:
W. W. Bowman, Chairman; Z. A. Pacl
: er, Secretaryj r. +. Hofford, Treasurer.
Members of COMMITTEES;
t Lower Towamensing- Wents, Wn
G Craig.