Dodge City times., 1888-01-12
MASS MEETING.

MASS MEETING.
A large and enthusiastic meeting in
the interst of temperance was held pur
suant to notice. at the NJ. f. church, Mon
day evening last. All the churches as
well as the business men and public gen.
orally were represented.
Rev. 6. Lowther, pastor of the NJ Z.
church. stated the object of the meeting
in clear and concise manner l.. K.
Soper, Esq, was nominated and elected
chairman and Rev. Powelson secretary.
The chairman in very able manner
voiced the sentiment of the assembly,
which was to the effect that we had suf-
fered this nuisance of the sale of intox
icants to long and that it was our duty to
take active measures at once for its total
suppression and wipe out the stain which
attaches itself to the otherwise fair name
of our city. Rev. Powelson followed in
an earnest appeal for law and order, and
spoke in behalf of the institution of which
he is the head.
Professor Webb presented letter from
the Principal of our schools, in which he
regretted necessary absence, but express
cd hearty sympathy with every move
ment to better the condition of our city,
morally as well as financially. This was
followed by telling speech by Prof.
Webb on the several evils which exist its
effect and tendency on youth.
Rev. Gregory, in an able address, ex-
horted to immediate action and council
ed that united, and earnest. and faithful
effort should be put forth by every chris
tlan of whatsoever name, that the exist
ing evils be overthrown, and not suffered
to be any longer hindrance to emmigrs-
ton or successful religious work.
"A committee on permanent organization
was appointed and a regular organization
was effected.
"A petition was presented, adopted and
signed by large majority of those in at
tendance. requesting the mayor and city
officers to use every lawful effort to close
the places where liquor IS sold pledging
their personal assistance and support.
1t was the general sentiment of the
meeting, that in order to accomplish its
purpose, work both individual and cOllec-
tive was necessary, as well as good will and
prayer, and if the sentiments expressed
are at once followed by magnetic actions,
there will not he "a jointist outside the
prison bars. in Dodge City when this
shall reach our readers. Let the good work
so ON, say we. till Dodge City shall be
cleaned of every stain and she shall be as
famous for good morals as she has been
for the reverse in the past
We give below the petition presented
and signed:
To the City Officers of Dodge CITY. Kan
sas, and especially to J. H. Conrad,
Esq, Police Judge, &c.
'SNSSpiy iSSiCt thC COutiuuCu uISSTdCt
and injury to our fair city, by the pres
ence and work of several joints-places
where intoxicating liquors are unlawful.
ly and criminally sold.
We regard them as promoters of crime
and pauperism. little less than treason
to oui city and state; especially in this
time of money scarcity, when every dol
lar wasted, is not only loss but wrong
to some one which should not be permit
ted.
We are therefore unalterably and hearth
ly opposed To this business and crime
upon our state, our city and our homes :
and to the end that il be promptly and
fully suppressed, We INSIST that each and
every officer shall fearlessly discharge his
entire duty.
You each hold office by the support of
law respecting people. who are watching
your every official act. who will hold you
responsible, and deem you unworthy if
YOU faile dodge. or falter; and will heart
lily stand by you in every full and courage
Gus discharge of official duty.