West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1884-07-02
Observation-Disclosures
". c. 7. q. CONVENTION PRO
AIifaAC EEDINGS. t'188N
Miss Willard in the Question Box.


ceedings of the w. G. T. U. Con-
vention, we passed the, Question
Box with a simple mention. 9'l a.
Announcements had been made
during the sessions, urging dele
gates and friends to prepare ques-
tions bearing on woman's work
and the W, c. T. U. organization,
such as it would be profitable to
have considered and answered by
the experienced workers present. b
At the proper time, Miss Fran
ces E. Willard, the National Presi-
dent, took charge of the "Box," and
proceeded to read and answer, or
indicate who should answer. -
THE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS.
QUESTION /. What per cent. Of
the women of the w. G T. U. are
in the work because of suffering in
their families from the liquor
curse? .,-...... ........., '.'..r
ANSWER, by Miss Willard. Not
more than ten per cent. The gto-
nv of Wonaan's work is that Fer
love for humanity and sympathy
with suffering, moves her to prayer
and toll for the relief Of those Chat
suffer, though herself be safe and
secure. t' .'l'-''}'.l -aI
@. How many Woman's Chris
tian Temperance Unions are there
in the United States? .,l..rJs,r.b
A. At present about ten thou
sand. q Y a. 4i'l ,rl.f 4-tA
@. What is the best book to
teach much in e little space on
Temperance? / AZ IGyV .
sr A. I5think the "Hand Book Of
Prohibition, )" isthe best. d 'S1 D Y e. .
Send 80 cents for It, to A.. J. Jut-
kins, 80 Washington Street, Chi
cago.
Miss Gordon's answer "Take
the Un6oa, SSgssol, and for West Vir-
ginia, take the WEST VIRGINIA
FREEMAN. l7osa. +aaaunal slIt
@. How car we interest and en-
courage the minister wiso stands
aloof, saying the Gospel is enough,
without any special temperance
work?. @ soI5 5i ~ a''i'
A. l would send him q temper
ance paper gratis, tor three months
/ and if possible get him informed.
O. Where can we get the ''Lucy
Hayes" pictuGe2 srusgr4557 sar
A. Send tow. G. T. ~. Head
quarters, Mrs. O.. B. Buell. So Bible
House, New Y ork. .. a
@. How can we awaken temper
ance interest among educated and
accomplished young ladies, and
among refined girls Of naest infu-
ence2 q Ic9i22EIsR e9 foo III
"A. BY Miss Gordon. sEhat's a
tremendous question, and the an
swer must vary with circumstan-
ces. Temperance socials, rightly
directed, may bring the young peo-
pie together wish much profit, by
way of melting interest in the
work. Have lParlor Meetings,
planned with taoti to bring togeth-
er those whom you seek to reach
and win, and so arranged with mu-
sic, essays, discussions, &C., as to
turn the gifts OF the ladies and
gentlemen associates into chan
nels where they can have pleas
ant times in Temperance work.
Where there is an earnest 0nquir-
ing wild to do, there will way be
found" ,' al a-a 70 oo.'
@. Where can we get full line
of Juvenile temperance books9
A. address Miss Julia Goldman.
70 Bible House, New York. The
Union Signal directs where to get
all needed outfits and supplies
for our work" Miss Willard here
exhibited and naented briefly
oon large assortment of temper
:ance tracts and leaflets, urging
workers to take them, send for sup
plies and scatter them in thear
Gelds. '..' ,,.......
@. Can aChristian honestly vote
for man who drinks?
A. By Mrs. Wells, of Indiana.'''I
am sure Christian woman could
not. if she had the ballot. [ hardly