The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-12-28
ANTI-LIQUOR LEAGUE
Stehlen Case Did Not Come Tn
for an Open Discussion.
u. L. Sweeney Chosen President-John G.
Woolley, the Prominent Temperance
Worker, Speaks in the Evening.

The State Anti-liquor League held its
annual meeting at Y. NJ. c. A Hall yester-
day. There were only thirty delegates in
the hall at the morning session, but when
the league convened at 2 o'clock in the af-
ternoon, nearly a hundred delegates were
present from over the State. Rev. u. T.
Sweeney, president OF the league, delivered
his annual address He expressed himself
as much encouraged for the future of the
organization. Delegates reported the move
ment as growing steadily everywhere. At
3 O'Clock the league went into secret con-
clave and many questions involving the
success of the organization were discussed
In an Informal way. The principal subject
under consideration was the constitution
and bylaws of the league. constitution
similar to the one that has already been
published was finally adopted.
1t was understood that the action Of the
Supreme Court in the Stehlen case would
be taken UP, and line of policy would be
mapped out, looking to a concerted fight
all along the line against saloons that were
Objectionable to the residents in localities
and where the adjustment Of the liquor
traffic was demanded. This matter was not
acted upon at this meeting, however so 1t
is averred by delegates who were present
at the afternoon session. Officers were
elected follows:
President-Z. T. Sweeney, Columbus.
Vice President-Dr j. A Rondthaler, city.
Secretary-E. NJ Goodman.
Treasurer-C. T.. Newlin.
The executive committee will consist of
one member from each congressional dis
trict
AT Tomlinson Hall last night DR.. Rond-
thaler, in the absence of President Sweeney,
explained to the audience the objects of
the league. He said the organization was
not a political one. that 1t was organized
on the side of right, and its object was re-
form. He complimented Governor Mat
complimented Mayor Denny and Superin-
tendent Powell for their efforts in the direc-
ton Of closing saloons at IL O'Clock and on
Sundays, and said the league would stand
by them. He offered the right hand of
fellowship to Francis Murphy, who was
present, ana the sPeaKer OF t me evening q;
temperance reform. He said the league was
organized in the interest of the masses,
and Its eyes were on the candidates for office
at city, county and State elections. He
said the league would give its SURFACES
only to clean men who were known not to
be in league with saloon men and gamblers.
Any man in any party who was found I'M
trustworthy and was a candidate would be
exposed to the leagues membership through
the efforts OF committees appointed TO In
vestigate the character of office seekers.
He then introduced John CT. Woolley, the
speaker OF the evening, who delivered an
effective address in the interest of temper
ance reform
Mr.. Woolley is a brilliant and interesting
talker. He is a man with a history. Be
fore he entered the ministry he was a law
yer. He became a victim to the drink
habit and was dragged down TO the lowest
level the drunkard reaches. He reformed
and became a minister in the Methodist
Church in New York State. For several
years past he has given most of his time to
&C. hnr,
for inebriates. The institution is up in
Minnesota, and is known as Rest Island.
Through his individual efforts he has pro-
cured a large tract of land upon which
buildings have been erected. Here farm
ing is carried on extensively by the in
mates Of the institution whom he attempts
to cure of the drink habit. They are treat
ed and kept free of charge, although they
are expected to work on the farm at such
labor as they are able TO do.