Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-03-17
LIQUOR AND THE LAW
MEETING OF THE DEALERS PR0TEC-
TIVE ASSOCIATION LAST NIGHT.
A Real Down Earnest Talk-Action OF the
Manchester Men-Work Of the
Local-0ptionists.

The Liquor Protective As
sociation held a meeting last night at
Sanger Halle, and there was quite a
large number Of membersin attendance,
among them several representing large
wholesale houses engaged in the liquor
traffic and other branches of trade.
The meeting was called to order by
Mr.. n. j. Smith, president Of the Asso-
citation. Mr.. N. T. Redford acted as
secretary.
a CALL FOR HELP.
Communications were read by the
secretary from parties in West Point,
Fincastle, Lynchburg, Danville, and
other points in the State, asking for
help and information in the coming
local.option fight. The liquor people
at West Point stated that they we're
having an active contest, and they
asked that money be sent TO them.
At Fincastle they say that an elec.
ton will be held on the 18th of April,
and that they are much in need Of funds
to carry on the fight; and what hey
fear most of all is that many people
who are friendly to them will remain
away from the polls and that the negroes
will vote against them.
At Lynchburg the Liquor-Dealers'
Association is confident Of success.
They ask for all informtion that can
be furnished them. They say that the
temperance people speak of publishing
a daily paper to advocate their interest,
and they speak Of doing the same two
Of the newspapers Of that city are
friendly to them and one remains neu-
/ trail.
Danyille asked for information. say
ing that they had seen in the Dispatch
that the liQuor-deslers Of this city had
organized and were in good working
condition. They requested that copies
of the bylaws and constitution Of this
Association be furnished them, but did
not wish to let the newspapers of this
/ city get hold Of their proceedings.
After the reading Of these communi-
cations considerable debate sprung up
on a motion made by Mr.. Charles NJ.
Wallace to refer them. to the Finance
Committee to supply them with some
funds. He said that there will be a
large colored meeting held to-day at
West Point, and that three prominent
white preachers would address them,
ard that on Friday there would be an
other meeting, which would be ad-
dressed by Senator Stubbs and others.
ALL TIE FIGHT THEY WANT Al
HOME.
Mr. Syl. Stokes was opposed to fur
nishirg money to outside places, claim
III that the Association would have al
they could attesd to here.
Mr. julian Binford said We wan,
TO send money 10 West Point to crush
them" and he believed that by so
doing they would win.
Mr. John Powell desired the whole
sale-men to furnish what was wanted.
and could not see why the retailer
should be called upon.
1t was at last agreed to refer the COM
munication to the Executive Committee,
and to furnish $50 to the West Point
people. 4 committee of three was ap.
pointed TO 90 to that town three days
before the election TO do what they car
IN the interest of = the vet" party.
NEW MEMBERS.
The regular order of business was
then called for. The first thing in or
der was the election Of new members,
and a large number was elected
amorg them several prominent whole.
>ale merchants and one Of the largest
tobaccO-manuiacturipg firms in the city.
Reports Of special committees were
reXt called for.
JUDGE ATKINS.
Mr.. W. NJ. Parrish, from the COM
mittee appointed to wait upon Judge
Atkins in reference to the appointment
OF Judges of election, and also to get
permission to scrutinize the names of
parties appearing in the petitions for an
election. asked further indulgence.
which was granted.
RECOMMENDATIONS.
Mr.. Robert Hill, Jr.. from the Exec
uti'e Committee, made the following
recommendations
!. The election of a corresponding
secretary. Mr.. Martin W. Lakewood |
was selected.
>. That a committee of three be |
appointed to be sent to West Point to
work up the town three days before
the election. and that the sum OF $50 be
appropriated in aid of the liquor dealers |
Of that town.
Nr. Pat. Rafter was opposed to this. |
and questioned their right to send |
money. lie wanted to know if there |
were any millionaires present.
Nr. y. J. Smith stated that a gen.
tleman out OF the city IA friend Of the
liquor. mem had enclosed them check,
and requested that part Of it be spent
in that town.
Item two was adopted.
8. That the members Of the Associa-
ton be requested to buy only union
made cigars when all things are equal.
Mr.. Brunhild was opposed to this.
and earnestly asked that it be not
adopted. lie assigned as reason that
il would be unfair to the trade that had
non-uDion cigars in their stores.
Mr.. Y. Donati favored it, saying that
the Association wanted the Cigar As
sociation's help and support in their
fight if they should have to make one in
tins city.
Mr.. P. Whitlock very forcibly urged
its adoption, which was finally done
unanimously Mr.. Brunhld in a spirit
of Cancellation Withdrawing his objec-
tiOn.
THE RICHMOND LIQUoR-DEALERs
WILLPAY THEIR TAXEs IN MONEY
AND NOT IN COUPONS.
Mr.. Robert Hill offered the following,
say ing that after mature deliberatiOn
the Executive Committee had agreed to
recommend it, and asked that it be
adopted without debate
Whereas the unsettled condition Of
the public debt of Virginia occasioned
bY the recent decisions Of the Federal