The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1888-05-25
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The w. c. T. u, Of Oregon. at It's sixth
annua. meeting, recognizes the responsi.
bllIty that rests on the Christian woman.
hood Of Oregon, and the opportunities af.
forded us by this woman's age, reafTirm
the principles In general, enunciated by
the National weman's Christian Temper.
ance Union, and We claim as our special
work the Gospel Temperance Of our Lord
Jesus Christ the design and practical re-
suit OF which h sound mind In sound
body the gelden RUE being Our standard
si duty. In the large vote cast In Novem.
Der for Constitution Prohibition, approach
Ing majority OF the honest electors Of our
State, the wsman's Christian Temperance
Union have, cause for profound gratitude,
and We do therefore thank God and take
courage.
We tender thanks 10 the friends In other
States who responded TO our appeal during
the campaign for financial assistance.
We would express our appreciation ofthe
efforts Of the ministers Of Christ who gave
their time and work during the campaign
whom we recognize rs "our pastors" and
with whom we are co-iaboTera in Gods
work.
Convinced that license IL a bulwark of
the saloon we pledge our active opposi-
ton TO the system high or low; our bes,
en0rts will be used 10 devslope prohibl.
tion sentiment until IL becomes the es-
,ahlIshed policy Of the state and nation.
Statistics show that there are over 1000
IilIleraies IN Oregon, and rs Christian
women We believe an intelligent citizen.
ship Il ,. necessity of the age, therefore Il
IL resolved that our state elsicerS be direct.
cd TO petition the next legislature for =
compulsory education law.
The influences Of older criminals IN cur
states prison on youthful convicts Il
acknowledged TO be most painful In char.
acter II Il therefore the dnty Of the state
To establish reform schosi where youth
starting on a career OF crime may be con.
fined apart from the most hardened Grim.
inais, and where refsFm measures will
have better prospects OF successful trial
IL Is resolved that We petition the legisla.
ture, al It's next session, 10 establish suen an
institution; and that effective measures be
adopted 10 secure the desired result.
Local sapeTintendentA are urgedte make
fuft reports OF tflclt WuTA 10 county super
lntendents, county superlntendents To dis.
trict superintendeuts, and they To state
supeFintendcnts.
The state Unien offers a banner TO the
district that gains the largest per cent. oi
increase In membership during the year
TO be presented at the next annual eonyen'
ton.
As the Pacific Express is our state organ
and the means OF communication betweer
cur officers and members, we give IL OUT
hearty cooperation and support, and we
recommend the ladies Of the W. &. r. u.
sdo have means "a invest, 10 take ateek In
the same.
We express our appreciation Of and graf.
itude fer the services of cur corresponding
secretary.
We tender our hearty thanks TO the cit
liens OF Eugene City for the generous hos
pitality accorded us; 10 the pastor and trns
tees OF the NJ. Z. church for the use oi
their house of worship; to the Glee clut
for the most excellent music rendered dur.
Ing our eveRing sessions; TO DR.. Hummer
of Portland, for his able aeress; and to tho
railroads granting us reduced rates.
Respectfully submitted,
Mrs r. ]. Wilson,
Mrs. l.. II. ADDITION,
Mrs Ross.