St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-03-31

and he knew of cases where newsboys had
been given drink in the saloons about the
posto1ice. Dwelling upon topics of this
kind for a moment, he took up the theme
of the promise of the priest and pastor i'm
this regard, holding it to be their clear duty
TO go out and do what God may place In
their path. In conclusion, he introduced
Mr.. Paxton with brief eulogy.
MR.. PANToN's ADDRESS.
This gentleman said he was glad to come to
Minneapolis because it was a place peopled
with men who were always willing TO help
themselves. Without theoriZing or indulging
in any sentimental nonsense he said the cit
liens league movement meant business. be-
longed TO no political party and no political
organization was permitted TO come upon its
platform as such, though all men were well
come in their non-political capacity. The
league is n movement Of one idea: The en-
forcement of existing law. As individuals
the members might work for any desired
legislation, but there was no political slgnia-
canoe In the order. Its principal business
was 10 investigate the saloonkecper and hold
him strictly within the law. Tnis
man, before he could open his
business, must make contract
with the state. the conditions being the pay
ment of $500 license Mr.. Paxton was evil
IDENTITY misinforned on this point. the agree
ment TO sell no liquor 10 minors or TO persons
under the influence OF liquor, or TO u man in
the habit Of becoming intoxicated, the latter
meaning man who gets intoxicated from
three TO I'VE times in two years. TIE saloon
keeper signs the contract, as he would sign
every thing and any thing TO get license.
Does he carry out the contract? No, for IL
he does, not a saloon could be carried on In
Minneapolis, for the leg Stature has been very
jeaio rs of the right of the people. The state
also requires that the saloons shall be closed
on Sunday, ana that il shall be responsible,
in damages for the results of its business.
These conditions should satisfy the prohibit
tionists even, for if the law were carried out
to the letter whose saloon could run?
The speaker went on 10 show the beneficial
effects of the league in Chicago and its good
work in saving the young boys and girls OF
that city. In n very realistic way he de-
scrbed scenes in Chicago which the league
had now made scenes of the past-scenes In
which young boys and girls were plunged
into the very abysses of sin. An hour was
taken up with this, and the speaker sud
denly
BROKE INTO MINNEAPOLIS
and said that small as the city was, compared
with Chicago, yet four CT five times as many
minors were sold liquor in Min
neapolis as in Chicago. The laws
could easily be enforced, he said
if good men would only attend to it. This
point he urged at great length marring what
would have been a good and effective speech
ly making il too long, He said: II am not
here advocating the election of anybody and
am not here in the interests of any party,
but you are TO have an election and when
you have elected mayor 90 to him in body
and tell him you are going TO help him en-
force the laws. Tell him you are interested
and are going TO hold up his hands. Do this,
and Minneapolis will be different than any
other city l know of.
Father McGolrick said he thought the
time was ripe for action and a committee
should be appointed at once. Mr.. Paxton
said first the meeting should be brought TO
a practical close and asked every man pres
ent. who favored the formation of league,
to rise to their feet. Nearly every one left
rose. Mr.. Bracket called for committee
of three, by popular nomination. There
were no nominations and Mr.. Bracket
nominated Rev. McGolricl. A. r. Miller
and ii. b. Beard, who were duly appointed
and the meeting uneeremoniously ad-
iOurned.