The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1885-06-27
TEMPERANCE o


a large amount Of good work is being
quietly lone by the worthy women connec-
ted with the Women's Christian Temper
ance Union Of Butte. The Butte Union has
f~fty-three active members. with twenty-five
ladies ana gentlemen on the honorary hist.
The President Of the Union is Mrs. T. K.
Dolman, who has a most efficient co-lab
orer IN Mrs. Fred Lockley, the jealous Sec
rotary.
Yesterday a representative Of The MINER
had a very interesting interview with Oh
of the active members OF the Union.
tsWe have been organized in Butte said
the good lady, s.for two years, and our
work has been very satisfactory. Theladies
of Butte are steadily growing in zeal in the
temperance work. We have saved many ;
WI hope to save more"
aWhatis the main purpose of your Or
ganization ?" asked the reporter.
"Our CHIEF. aim is to persuade men to Alb
stain from the use Of intoxicating drinks.
When a stranger comes to Butte, with good
testimonials, we aim to surround him with
home influences, and then keep him out o.
the saloons. We fully appreciate the fact
that young men in Butte are subject TO
great temptations"
do you think that your union hassaved
many from a d%runkard's ~grave?"
81 am glad to say that We have saved
scores. I know of one lady in our Union
who has saved over twenty, and to-day
several Of them are occupying prominent
positions in business circles m stand high
in social circles. We are delighted over our
success, and intend to do more good in the
culture, God willing
"What is your plan OF work.
aSimply to introduce worthy young men
| into our families, and to make the home
circle more attractive than the saloon"
1.-THE ~saloon," said the reporter, lis al
most the only place in Butte open to the
stranger
1--WE are aware OF the fact" replied the
lady, land this knowledge is squirting us to
| Jealous efforts. Our aim is to establish in
| Butte a free reading room and library. We
ave for the past two years been accumu-
lating funds for this purpose. l think
that we will be able to establish the read
ing room inside of the mex few months.
We have lot received the encouragement
from business men which we deem we are
entitled to, but l am glad to state that
there is a growing sentiment in our favor
"Do you find much opposition to your
good work."
s'Very little. Even the saloon keepers
recognize the sincerity and honesty of my
motives. Why, some o. -four warmest friends
are the wives of saloon-keepers. By the
way, we are not fanatics. We have moth
ing save kindness for the saloon-keeper
Cur aim is to keep men from drinking
then the saloon-keepers will necessarily &C
into other lines of business. We are ear
nest in our fight against vice and VIZ
are certain to succeed-sooner or later"
SIS your organization demoninational?'
mo. All Christian women are gladly
welcomed into our fold, l am glad to say
that our union is cordially supported by
nearly all the clergymen OF Butte"
"How is your work in Montana, outside
ofButte?"
Eve have strong unions in Helena, Boze
man, Dillon and Miles City, Our goot
work is spreading in all directions. Gu
territorial conference meets at Bozeman OF
the 18th of September next"
do you not visit the jails and hospi
tals?"
"That is one OF the many duties Of GU
society. We visit the Jail every Sabbath
afternoon, and distribute religious and tenn
perance literature among the unfOrtunat
inmates. [ know that we are doing goo
there. We are enthusiastically received
and always asked to come again. AS t.
the hospitals, we intend, as soon as on
funds will permit, to make a weekly visit t.
the hospitals, and distribute fruits an
flowers to the sufferers"
It is evident that the Women's Christia1
Temperance Union of Butte is a mos
worthy organization, and that it is in goo
hands. The worthy ladies are not fanatics
as they sa%y-simply good and true women
z~ealously working in a good cause.