The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1882-05-27
DAYTON NEWS.
Beauty of DaytOn-POlitical In
dicatiOns Liquor Ques-
tiOn-PersOnaI Notes, Etc.

DAYTON, w., May "a, 1907.
Your Washington correspondent pays a
very Just tribute to the beauty and lowell
ness of the Dayton branch of the National
Soldiers Home; and had he included the
city of Dayton in his observations concern
ing the beauty Of the Home, he would not
have been far wrong; for there are but few
cities anywhere that surpass it in beauty.
Situated as it is in the beautiful and fer
tile valley of the Miami, rurrounded on all
sides by the most inviting natural scenery;
its designers in their general plans for its
construction have seemingly endeavored to
shape everything in consonance with the
natural beauty of its surroundings, the re-
suit of which is one of the cleanliest; most
healthful and lovely cities OIL the globe.
l suspect however, that your Washington
correspondent is little envious of "TOus-
saints fly masonic time among the ladies, %
for all that have said in refere nee to the
city of Dayton may with equal propriety be
said of its charming ladies, and while so far
as / know-speaking from my own expe-
rience-it is a Solomon peculiarity," yet
all Solomon's are fair-minded and liberal,
as well as wise; AMI should E. B. B. at any
time visit Dayton, Solomon will engage
that he shall have fair show among the
ladies, even to the extent of-making him a
Benedict.
1t seems from present indications that re-
quest will be made by the colored wing of
the Republican party in Ohio for represen-
tation on the State ticket, at the coming Re-
publican convention. This, it seems to us
would be fair and just, and the proper thing
to do. The place to be asked for, it seems,
will be that of member of the Board of Pub
lie Works.
There should, however, be perfect har-
mony and union of action in this movement;
and the man selected should be chosen for
his ability, integrity and devotion to the
principles of right and justice. In other
words he should possess those sterling traits
of character, which under any and all cir
cumstances will make him true and loyal to
right wherever he finds it; and which will
insure his polling the entire colored vote,
and the full party vote. While several such
might be mentioned, aud with deep sense
of the meritorious services and great worth
of others; yet three names present themselves
to my mind as probably the most available;
either of which would carry strength with it,
viz: Hon. John p. Green, our able and wor-
thy member of the Legislature, Rev. james
POindexter, the veteran anti-slavery agi-
to the elevation and advancement of the
race, and j. NJ. Butler, of Dayton, rising
young man, who has done valiant service in
behalf of Republican principles, and the
best interests of his people.
Should the Democratic party In the COM
ing political contest in Ohio make an issue
on the enforcement of the Pond act and the
Smith Sunday law, it is doomed to defeat.
II 10 ha al aua tf.t tha hn
power of the present has been SO undis-
turbed, has had so many concessions made to
it that it has become defiant, arrogant and
dictatorial, even rebellious, and proposes to
have everything its own way; and this is
paving the way for its destruction. 1t is
not the teetotaiers and moderate drinkers
only, that will oppose its arrogant demands,
but as the battle wakes warm, some of its
most Jealous opponents will be found among
those who have long worshipped at the
shrine of Bacchus.
Those representing the liquor element
may properly be divided into two classes
first, those who have capital invested in the
traffic, as the brewers, distillers, and keepers
Of saloons; second, their patrons, the drink.
ers. The first class, by reason of the cap
ital invested, will be a unit in opposing the
above-named legislation. The latter class
will be far from being uhit in their oppo-
sition; but many who from habit and cult
waited desire, have been long bound by the
blighting and whitening influences of tho
curse of intemperance, because its haunts
were so numerous and easily accessible, will
gladly welcome anything which promises to
aid them in carrying into practice the thOus
and good resolutions which consciousness
| and the better instincts of their nature hav,
led them to make.
If the attitude of the Democratic party Il
side with theliquor element should continue
| and be carried into the campaign, it will
| have the effect to unite, and consolidat,
all those elements OF every political part,
| who do not believe that alcohol should b
| king; and We shall have such discussion o
the temperance question, as has never befor
been witnessed in any state. Whenever il
any great movement for the overthrow o
giant wrong, the heart and conscience o
the people can be reached and you can ge
them to thinking, success is then no longe
doubtful. 1t was so with the slavery ques
ton, it will be SO with the liquor question
Sail in, boys So mnch clear gain to Sc
up h-g with.
Alexander Myers was voted handsom
Odd Fellows pin at the Review entertain
ment.
c. w. Bell, editor of the Review, attends
the Review benefit entertainment and de
livered lecture.
Miss Mary Harrison, one of Dayton
charming bellies, was voted the tea set a
the Review entertainment.
Mr.. w. A. Thompson, of Washington, L
c., is spending Jew weeks in Dayton, tn
guest of J. NJ. Butler, 43 Mead street.
Crystal Palace Lodge, No. 2158, G. U.
of o. F., will have a reunion on Thursda
evening, May 25 at its hall on Second stree
Elder Manning, of Washington C. H
spent the Sabbath in Dayton, assistin
Elder Shucraft, of the Third Zion Baptis
Church, in conducting his services.
TOUssAINT.
Springfield, Ohio.