The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1890-07-14
A TEMPERANCE SERMON.
Res. Bigier Favors Popular Prohibition,
but Not Partisan.

R.v. Birler Favors Popular Prohibition,
but Not Partisan.
Ache Calvary Presbyterian church, corner
Nsrse, and Willer tire Is. last event e. Rev Is.
\ tarier. the pastor. delivered sermon on or
le,gre mon the subject: .sWhat Shall We Do
yitl the Liquor Trafie?'' He took his text
ieu La;ueatat ons, I:0-"Abroad the sword
S,e4y,th. home there is death"
Eemis: 1--WE cast our attention around US
md achold liberal institutions showering upon
UtEsir benign 1 iiaences; we see ths Goddess
dIiserty holding high her torch OF freedom;
dc lsmp.cs OF the living God pointing eaven-
ysr6; we contemplate our system OF free schools
vhose blessings fail vi hin tbs reach of all
classes OF citizens, the poor as well as the rich
II sAsrt we tehold land OF loveliness and
usri6cence which stirs uo owe patriot SIN,
md consequently, we become more vigilant as
10 her nstonal supremacy AID permanently
But egain, when we look about u, we behold
thoussnds and thousands of poor victims
reatares upon whom that demon has well nigh
fni.h bis work. In the homes OF our land
We hpd families sunk to the lowest depths OF
pyersy-nnoeent bah whose dimpled cheeks
ore wet with tears of want: loving hearts of
mothers breaking to fragments Of N isery. Our
pisoa walls are stained by tn blood OF slaves
oihquor, bound down by chains OF fire, help
less Ia shaking off this bellisn evil. Well,
therefore may we say with jeremiah. Abroad
hesword bsreayeth, and at home there Ia death, ,
any friends, there are intense moments in
evil life The question OF 81 secession and slavery,
hirty sears ago. brought upon this nation q
srss That problem was solved with tears aud
bod. Tie great problem now before the PEG.
PIC. discussed through pulpit, press. platform.
b. What shall We do with the liquor traffic.?
he exponent OF this traffic 10 the saloon, a foe
bgoot government, to ali sacred relations, and
pthe Immortal soul. Ny xt gives US good
definition OF the prerent liquor traffic.
"ltisa bereaving sword. There is often q
Dash ard cha m In its foling, but sooner than
htr Il thfusts itself into the heart of
Tie hspless victim that engages in the combat
hisa tsreaving sword. II is q vampire that
ueks oat our life-blood More than foreign foe,
hhss capped the strength OF ancient govern
nens. The worlds history is written all over
With It's cslamities and deaths. 1t entices with
II seeming easures aud then manglcs and
ezushes It's victim.
III needless to say that the present century
has vsssly augmented the power and evils of
his gigantic snd nefarious traffic. The mas OF
merry eld England. the bar-ro0ms of primitive
American tsverns, have been exchanged for the
screened door and the dazzling bar of the mo 1.
err sal9on Now, as rule, the saloon secretes
anc HOES ITSELF Darkness is the place for fits
diriy business can't say this much for Seattle.
Like h's dirty dives, her saloons are free, open,
nsnele.s resorts. The principal streets OF this
ey wish most beautiful effect, turn ON the
Mc1nc light Ia places OF business during the
sshs satchts one passes along delighted
WIN tna displays OF fabrics and wares They
kll me 81 the beau of the saloon, but I have
uo' sen II Last night passed along some OF
ne nesing Sums of this city. heard the
Suno Q; music. the elinkine of glasses aud saw
we ssrs Of seductive light. But this was not
UauulbL II was q snake charming his victim
hat be nigh; poison him with his virus fangs.
~ 'ae same district there are hundredsi pros
a'a'as, ling and doing all manner OF hellish
uinss g open daylight, where the policeman
saks ms beat, and that's ell be does
now want to say that We have got some of
ue pet men and women in Seattle that the
solio snords; there are none letter anywhere.
ala We AaFe got the worst men at women in
Saeie that the world affords; there are no
WINE anywhere. But may God open the eyes
eil go'd people in tn city to see the fiagrant
Nanaas that are committed her, aud may He
Enu 'aem forth TO do away with the root OF the
seoie mater, namely, the sal on. Which shall
noe christianity or saloonism?
america there are two systems of popular
nu'a'ica; tina, of the streets and that of the
wnmon schools The boys and rls of the
~ sNes are tdu iatei in vicIousness and deprav-
~. 40 'aem the saloon is public resort The
c. esa = Mhefe they sraouate-t TO what place?
WV ohy KNOWS. Is their tuition free?
ooklhg back, see the happy face of Bobby
Sums changed 10 bi ternes, as he walks abroad
~ HI III 0Dklnr fnr l,0hs
.see 'ne beauty Of Byron turned to the mark OF
soeas'' d the genius OF our own Poe into a
S Maaos OF darkness from which il shall be
anea 'nefermore,' He hears the fiut,ering of
~ ravens inc at his window lattice-'tis' the
.Ne VI stfong drink. Oh, stand with me at a
1852 ned grave every stven minutes and
Yep Win me over drunkard's deatni On,
&C.. woi wees! Oh, desp dr unspeakable!
- us lsdine Is Zoe 10 foo1 government
49,. So are over 10000 saloons in the United
s.l es' ard they control thousands o! votes,
s.us-Iensas OF our ciies are under the dictatiou
o. whisky rings.
"a, hss zoe 10 all sacred relations Its creed is
,asf's;' but it's practice is wickedness and
Nv nsssaesS It's cry is Down with the Sab.
-. nawa with the church, Oh, the ship
..etA % faith II has made Think of the faith
- sho Eaoihers who sit lonely tonight their
ssssnlne prayers going forth IN search Of wan
49, vi, soasl So much for the evil of the auor
-. .aa'G Now the remedy. Jeremisa stood
49, ss.an The cavern of sad prophecy aud could
~, a. auiet IS he faced the 4 ture Not so with
~ - CHRISTIAN OF today. Already the light ia
! Meet Il with individual abstinence. A
49,. sSs''e lsader In the Eng ish parliament once
A. there is but one way to bring about a re-
Lei every Eaglshmaa stop drinking So
80 ier Am rica- AWAY with tippling habits,
sh. uie s's drinks when away from home. This
'aiaepce needs emphasis.
a.. seer u with popular education Let bust.
a. .ea AZ their baDqaets DO away with strong
s,aan en- The luxurious table
Aset IL with scientific instruction in our
So Let the teachers tell the children that
49, y haraess 20 the brain of an inebriafe
49, 'ae cut OF a knife; tell them that in the
,ss ol an inebriate III r. is secreted a tiuid
:. Wa eefn with blue fame when lighted
eh,..e' u with strong deliyerances of the
sl,--s our own church began 10 sound the
r,,rs ssfiy as ISL, The W. c. T. ia
49, 'e'ade OF women-sre doing a powerful
n.,A susy the saloon. But it must be re-
er.,. that this Union is Christian, and
- 9eeause of the ehur h.
n.s. Heet u with restrictive legislation. am
,r, = support every restriction that can be
hara oh the neiarious business. Centuries
Ms, aisea In this traffic and its legitimacy
,p,- s y eslled into question until thi. csn.
s,e. 1ealolilon In city or state where
h sss halority are friends OF the saloon would
ss'ae Is no license. Low license then