Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-05-19

.n,s> audience SIS present q tbl
u. ssmpessnce mas meeting held b ~
.sudosal church Iass evening. Rev.
Jordsu, pastor cf the Free Bapsis
80 ovsped the services sith scrpsurs
49,, after which pssyer vas offered
p.,. J. n. wyman. pastor Of The Fir''
Isess church
-, Mr.. Jordan, chairman Of The CON-
- which hsd the matter 10 charge Of
.,sss together the meeting, then stated
:. ,sa.e for which the meeting vas held,
4 s.fiag that it had been thought neces-
- dat immediate set,on should be taken
. ,,s.sd 10 the suppression Of the liquor
- 10 our city He stated that public
.,.6neu,, although needing some stinula-
=. demanded it. Rev. J. 8. Williamson.
,.ses II the Congregational church vas
400 chairman Of the meeting. and spoke
~ forcibIy upon the question before the
..sous. Remarks were also made BY
- IN wyman, Rev. Ira 7. Rose. Rev.
=. Sargent Of Belfast. Rev. B. ). Maben
- Mr.. Estes Of waserviIls, who spoke
mn interestingly upon the question of the
aggression Of the liquor trafac in our city.
~ following resolution offered BY Rev.
N. Ross, we're unanimously passed BY the
segregation present, . rising vote being
sbsn,
Whereas, There are alarming indications
a he prevalence Of drunkenness - the
,,su!s Of the importation, sale and use Of
.leoAoIie liquors in Augusta in violation Of
- las Of God and Of the Common ealth.
nefsfere
RxsoIsed, That we, citizens Of Augusta,
q 40 Informal union temperance meeting,
,i,host distinction ~ 10 party, sect or sex.
nspscsinIIy request his honor, the Mayor,
"a the City Council u Ausu ts to exercise
~ powers lodged with them by virtue OF
~ suioority of the constitution and the
ss,sgss Of the people. to bring TO justice
al offenders sgainst the laws Of the Com
sossesiih In the use or sale OF alcoholic
n malt liquors.
Resolved, THAI We pledge our hearty
gmps,hy and cooperation in all ieg,tim ate
sdofss TO enforce the prohibltory Law for
ds protection OF our homes from the rev
sses Of The drink curse, and the preserve
aoa Of the peace and good name Of our
dy.
beseled. That We recommend the appoint.
psnt b, each Of the religious and temper
ssee ergsiiixrtioD Of this city Of represent
aises who soz. ther shall constitute . cen.
nj committee to device and execute meas
uss that will contribute either directly or
Indirectly to~ard he suppression Of the
evils sasihst Shioh this meeting has been
called to protest.
Resolved That we deplofe the unwisdom
d Tie late decision of the u. s. supreme
eouf, iD relation TO the lAwfulness OF impor-
uiisn u alooholic hquors in s'origin.i pack
ssss' 10 violation OF State prohibisory laws
SD that We earnestly urge our representa-
hsss in Congress to sse their influence to
he sttefmost to secure immediate national
legislation that will ensure to each State
beyond question, the right to make and ex
scate IL ova laws in relation 70 the drink
snHc.
The committee referred TO 10 the above
resolutions will be organized within q few
asys, after which future meetings will be
called BY THIN and definite plans laid for
Immediate action in regard to attending to
hs full and compiete enforcement Of the
liquor law in the city Of Augusta.