The Russellville Democrat., 1886-11-17

On motion Of Bro. Colburn with second, the time allowed to speaking on any subject of debate was limited to ten minutes.
 The President appointed as com mittec on finance Bros. Tabor, Scar cy and Bolton.
 Resolution of Bro. Tabor was re- ferred to committee. On motion committee on perma- nent organization was appointed by the President, viz: c. w. Sanborn. ;. F. Munday, c. c. Coiburn, J. R. lobe aud M. M. Morphis. The following resolutions offered by Bro. Earl were read: Whereas, Several local option laws are in operation to some extent throughout the state and are doing much good, yet in their operation many points of weakness and ineffic- iency are apparent, therefore, Resolved, That this Alliance take the necessary steps to secure legis-
 lation on tho following points: lot. To extend the perview of the
 law % as to include the manufacture ss we'll IS the sale of whisky, and to apply to whisky in any quantity or in any kind of package. snd. To make 1t obligatory upon
 sheriffs, constables and marshnls, without waiting for information or
 bond from any ono else, to search any place or places where they have reasonable grounds to suspect that whisky is illegally kept. and to ar rect guilty parties and to bring them before the proper courts for trial. Srd. To remedy the evils growing out of the '.jug trade" 4th. To add Imprisonment to ex isting penaltles for violations of the liquor laws.
 After some discussion on these resolutions the convention adjourned until 2 o'clock, p. m. AFTERNOON sRssrox. Pursuant to adjournment the con vention was called to order by tue President and prayer was offered by Bro. Searcy.
 The resolution of Bro. Earl were then taken up discussed and adopted. 4 letter from J. R Turner, of Phillips county, was then read by the Secretary.
 On motion the convention then | proceeded to the election of officers for tho ensuing year, the following
 beng appointed as nominating com mittee:
 Bros. ]. F. Munday, G. M. San. born, c. c. Colburn, J, R. lobe and w. s. McKinnis, who reported as
 follows: For President, J. N. Cypert
 of Searcy; Vice president, E. B. Hen ry of Morrilton; Secretary. w. ". 1 Byers, Batesville; Corresponding Sec
 retary, J. L. Palmer of Little Rock :; Assist. Cor Sec. Rev. G. M. Sanborn l of Little Rock; Treasurer, Gilbert Knapp of Little Rock; Grand Lee Iturer, w. F. Grace of Pine Bluff
 Which nominees were regularly elected.
 The report of the finance commit | tee as follows, was read and adopted 1st. We recommend that to more thoroughly carry out the provisions lof ART. l2 Of the constitution, the Vice. presidents be authorized to ap' point solicitors to collect the per capita tax and to collect such other
 money as may be possible, and tha, these solicitors be allowed one pei
 cent of all funds collected to defray
 their expenses.
 2nd. Your committee find that 4l9.65 represents the outstanding liabilities of the State Alliance. Int el966 was paid by voluntary con tributien.
 On request Bro. Colburn of Ozarl
 was excuSed for remainder of session
 Sistsr Chase of the W. c. II U
 then offered tho following resolution Which Was adopted:
 Whereas, Tho crying evils of ou
 Hand are established in the ignoranc'
 of tho masses, therefore
 Reo0lved, That we as m Alliance
 ars h favor of . law being passed D.
 our Icgislatnre, similar to the on Ipassed by congress by which teach