Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-08

Hill, editor of the Leechburg AdUance and
Secretary of the City Council; Constable n.
X. Collier, Mr.. Thompson, railroad agenE
L. II. Rowe, who is circulating the petition,
and others. The Councilmen are to Il man
in favor OF the present law, and so are tn
burgess and all the borough officials. Ihe
remonstrance was shown and nearly 2Oo
names we're found thereon. Over three
fourths are property holders and business
men. -.
No Arrests for Drunkenness.
Constable Collier said that he has not ar
rested man for drunkenness for 30 days
Street fights are rare where they used to be
common occurrences. There are no
drunkards, and poverty is almost unknown.
There is always work to do and men to 1t,
whereas if there were saloons some men
would loaf there. Scarcely any poor tax Is
ever collected, and during the past three or
four years it was hardly asked for.
The Jr o. U. A. NJ, OF Apollo, are work.
ing solid for temperance When S1lverman
proposed to start an original package shop
here, they visited him in body, about 100
being present, and asked him to stay away,
which he did. AT their meeting last even
ing the following resolutions were passed.
WHEREAS, We, the members of Darling
Council, No. $50, j. o. U. 4. NJ, in couDcll as
effort Is being made to have the local option
law of this borough repealed and -
Whereas, We consider such action 4 dastardly
breach of tie faith reposed in us by the manu-
facturers that have come among us anu have
aided us in advancing the moral and financial
interests of all Americans, and
Whereas. The prosperity of our town, tne
social standing of our citizens. our homes ana
all that is dear to every true American is being
jeopardized by this action; therefore, be 1t
Juniors Will Support the Remonstrance.
Resolved, That we consider it un-AmerSs9n
on our part to keep silent or stand on neutral
ground.
Resolved, That we deem it the duty of every
American citizen to take an active part in pre-
venting the repeal OF said act.
Resolved. That we heartily indorse the re-
mOnStrances that are now being circulated
against the repeal of said act, and will give the
same our most earnest support.
Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions De
spread upcn the minutes, and copy be sent to
our Representatives at Harrisburg; also that 4
| copy of the same be published in the Apollo
| Herald and the american Of Pittsburg.
JAMES KIRKwOoD.
Il. j. BALDRIDGE,
JOHN ;. ELwooD,
II. q. SCOTT,
Committee.
When the good people of Apollo and
| Leechburg are asked to sign the petition for
| licensed saloons, let them look about them
| and see the signs of prosperity on every
hand. Where are there so many men own
ing their own homes? Is there a town Of
similar size in the State that can compare
favorably with Leechburg or Apollo in the
matter OF home comforts, where almost every
| family owns a piano or organ, has good
books and other things called luxuries be-
cause many men spend their money for
drink rather than identifying the home OF
their families? Will these things continue
| if saloons are opened? After answering
these few questions satisfactorily to himself,
| let every man sign one paper or the other.
f. A. P.