The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1892-03-24
W. O. r. u.


The Saline County w. c. T. U.
held its Semi-annuai Convention n
6alina, March IL, 1892.
That this Is a work In which the
women Of Saline county are greatly
interested is evident from the large
numbers In attendance, although II
was one Of the most disagreeable
days OF the whole winter. And We
eau not refrain from saying that IL
was one Of the most interesting
meetings OF the kind we ever attend
ed.
The following resolutions were
unanimously adopted:
Resolred, 1st. That we the women
OF Saline County w. Z. T. T., In
convention assembled, believe that
the times demand earnest, and de-
termined effort on our part, and that
as matter OF right, and also because
the giants we fight are intrepched
In politics, we seek the ballot for
women.
End. That the w. c. T. U. 10 of
God. and one OF His most powerful
agencies for the destruction OF the
liquor traffic, and therefore, that
those already i'm the work should do
all i'm their power to increase its
membership, and extend its influ.
ence; and in conformity with this
principle, each local Union should
feel q responsibility for the vicinity
in which IL is located.
3rd. That the young women must
be Influenced to take q more decided
stand for Temperance, and organize
wherever possible the Y. w. c. T. U.
4th. That the children are the
hope OF the nation, and IL early
taught the principles Of total absti-
Dence, will in q few years make u
force Of Temperance advocates and
voters who will sweep the liquor
traffic out OF existence. Therefore,
we will endeavor to organize l.. T.
LIS wherever aud whenever possible.
5th. That recognizing the educa-
tional influence of the press, and
seeing in IL q powerful agency for
the dissemination of the truth; that
We will make use in every possible
way of this great force for making
known our principles, and for re-
moving the prejudice Of Ignorance.
9th. That knowing the evils re-
sulting from desecrated Sabbath
and recognizing the moral obligation
OF all to obey the commands Of God,
we, as an Organization will endeavor
by individual example as well as by
the distribution of literature on the
subject, to secure the observance of
the holy day according to the re-
quirt ments OF the Bible; and, also,
that We will petition for the closing
of the Worlds Fair on the Sabbsth.
7th. That the members of the w.
C. L. L. be requested to wear the
white ribbon at all times As thereby
they may accomplish much by their
owning their principles and direct
ing attention to their work.
Sth. That there be more presist-
ent and concerted action among US
TO have the law enforced prohibiting
the sale of tobacco to minors.
9th. That we pledge our hearty
support to our national organ 1.-The
Union Signal" and to our official
state paper-"Our Messenger"
10th. That vote of thanks be ex-
tended to the sheriff Of Saline Co.,
ioi Siahbibe Dci uuls-lOu, 1oi ouE
supt. Of prison wOrk-to establish
christian service in the county Jail
of Saline Go.
18th. That we emulate all other
unions in loyalty to district, state
and national w. G. T. U. and also
in confidence and love for Mrs Dora
Evans district president, Mrs.
Sophie +. Grub state president and
to Miss Willard, who we believe was
providentially raised up to lead the
women Of America, against the
liquor tariff; and unite them In all
the noble reforms of the day.
18th. That we as an organization
banded together for the avowed pur-
pose Of doing all in our power to de-
strOy the monster evil of the day
the liquor traffic, with the many
kindred vices which are lite accom-
paniments; do, with gratitude to the
heavenly Father, for the measure Of
success attained in the past, reaffirm
our determination to continue the
struggle i'm the name Of God and
home and every land, until this evil
is suppressed, and all forms of sin
and impurity are banished from our
homes.
18th. That these resolutions be
placed on the minutes and published
in the city papers.
Mrs. ORCELCA b. MERRILL.
Co. Sec,y.