The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-09-20

upper part of town when asked about the
Sunday closing replied that he did not know
THAT to think Of it. A we'll known business
ban on upper Main street, who has put in
|nany an hour dealing faro, did not hesitate
sad heg 5 ought iney 2 oos ee
my way and make no trouble about it.
bome Of these days the city council will
rake them close up at midnight" A re-
porter approached one of the dealers who
vas about to 20 off shift last night and re-
auested his opinion. II don't hear any
hing much said about it." he answered.
|kho was seen formerly owned one Of
|hese places, but is not now con-
hected with the business. He replied free
N to the questions asked. II think the
ministers are going too far" said he.
They cannot stop gambling any more than
hey can drinking. What good will it do to
lose the houses on Sunday. If they sue
s ,ss ), they will have to close up everything
A ''plunger'' who is we'll known in turf
nd gambling circles said he had no objec-
ions toward closing the houses on Sun
lay. He seemed to feel that he could stand
if the others could.
The agitation of this question resulted in
be holding of a meeting Thursday night in
he Turner hall on Helena avenue which
Eas we'll attended by German citizens. The
kuestion brought forth good deal of dis
ussion. Those who were present were of
}ut one opinion about the matter, and ex-
Rressed themselves in vigorous terms. It
1as regarded that the present effort toward
abbath reform was but the entering wedge
be saloons also. The sentiment that pre-
allied was unanimously against any move
pents looking toward the closing of saloons
n Sunday, which were characterized as in
differences with personal rights.
"You may say for me-" said German
those name is we'll known in the city,
that We are solidly opposed to this move
to the last ditch. When it comes to a
uestion of interfering with our personal
Lights we will insist that we receive the
allest freedom given to Us by the constitu.
on." The gentleman was very emphatic
bout the matter. He considered that the
the gambling houses would not be salts
ed to accomplish that much but would en-
eavor next to shut up the saloons, concert
alls and similar places.
The following extracts are taken from
rom the constitution adopted by those in
erested in the movement. The object of
he association is given thus, ITO preserve
orship, divinely appointed" Representa-
we members may be appointed by state
Enods, conferences and conventions, and
separate churches in sympathy with the
Ruse. Annual members shall contribute
rom 81 to $11 per year. Those who con
Fibute 500 will be made life members.
president is provided for, and seven or
bore Independents, representing the vari-
ns state bodies cooperating and the seve-
kl cities of the state. These officers. with
even others residing in or near the capital,
institute the executive COMMITTEES. Arti-
10 6 reads: Moneys collected by this soci-
" shall be disbursed through the 'execu-
We committee, chiefly for Sabbath reform
ork in this state, but beginning with 1891,
least ten cents from the fee received
Fom each paying member shall go to the
Feasurer of the American Sabbath union
pr national work.
It is understood that some of the wit
esses before the grand jury were dismissed
Psterday. It is very easy matter to Sc
IRE testimony as to the fact that the gam
ng houses keep their games running on
nndays as we'll a. on other days. The
hmes Of the proprietors Of two Of the
(ading houses in the city and the names of
be dealers and lookouts who were work
lg last Sunday were obtained. It is pre-
hmed that all this evidence has been
sced before the grand jury.