Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-07

tions we oppose legislation for the few as against the many, we remind workmen everywhere that the money spent In Amer ican saloons would, if expended in the homes, lift them above care and want. Resolved (4), That 1t is the duty of Ala bama women to use every effort to induce the proper authorities to banish the saloon at least four miles from the State uniyer- sity.
 Resolved (5), That in home, society, state and church, the Bible injunction, 'Keep theyself ppre,' should appi5 equally to men as women. Resolved (6), That all local unions con- tinue 10 make strenuous efforts for the en- forcement of our scientific temperance in . stIuction law, and that while we apprec : ate the gocd work done by some faithf teachers, we believe there is great need k., information as to the best methods of ter 6 ing this branch. S Resolved CD, That as the boys and g.. s of today are tue men and women of tomor- row, the introduction of tenn mperance teach ing into our Sunday schools is the impera- tive duty of the hour. Resolved (S), That the local unions can in no better way express their appreciation of | the earnest and indefatigable lab bors of our beloved president than by using every ef- fort In their power to retain the present | membership and increase the same, and that we earnestly recommend renewed eff fort on the part of local unions along this line throughout the state. Resolved (9), That special attention be paid to the Loyal Temperance Legion de- partment during the coming year, as II Is oue of the surest ways of building up our ranks and educating temperance sentiment. Resolved 10), That each union hold special meeting during the year devoted to state work, aud moneys there raised be sent to the state treasurer. Resolved 11), That we reaffirm our loy- alty to lhe National Woman's Christian Temperance union, our sympathy for its noble workers, aud our unswerving de- volion to the noblest of women, it's presi- dent, Miss Frances E. Willard; hat we are grateful 10 God for her safe return and inn proved health.
 Resolved (12), That we use our personal influence WILL the editors and publishers of our daily press to suppress the details Of murders, suicides and the dreadful per sona and pretended medical advertise ments; also that we condemn the use of ad- vertsements in the shape of women's forms and faces, and the demorallzlng d1s- play of pictures on theatrical boards; and also protest against the flood of impure literature in our land. Resolved (l3), That the Womau's Chris tian Temperance union ia general conduct shall be liberal in its dealings with the press of the state, which has placed us under many obligations by it's courtesles. Resolved (l4), That we see with alarm the baneiul eff ct of the tobacco habit upon the boys and youth of our land. We call
 
 school superlntendents to show by precspt and example their dlsapproval of this de- structive vice and urge the forming Of anti cigarette leagues, and the enforcement of the laws pronl lbitlog the sale or cigarettes to youths under 16.
 Resolved (l6), That we deplore the use of alcohol and opiates in medication, aud will do all in our power to educate cur own members and the public on these lines.
 Resolved (16), I hat we heartily indorse the action of the convict com mission in their determination to establish a re.orma- tory tor boys and separate prison for women, and we urge them to hasten the fulfllment of this pledge.
 Resolved CD, That we indoTse the work oi the State Anti. saloon league, recently organized, and pledge our cooperation Ia every effort to secare the best possible tenn perance legislation.
 Resolved (lS), That as the church seeks to guide men into paths of purity, virtue aud sobrety, she IS inconsistent with her profession when she offers fermented wine to symbolizs the shed blood of our crucihed Lord.
 CoURTEsIEs.
 Resolved, That the state Woman's Chris tian Temperance union leave Birmingham with hearts full ot gratitude for the gener- ous variety ot favors showered upon them during their stay. The homes which have 80 graciously received our delegates and friends will never bs forgotten.
 Resolved, That we thank the pastor and officials of the First Presbyterian church for the use of their building, and the young ladies for the lovely decoration of the same. We thank the clergy and the Young Mems Christian association and the local Woman's Christian Temperance union for their hearty words of welcome. The city press has been generous In giving re ports of our work. We thank the musi- clans who have lent inspiration to our pro- ceedngs. We are grateful to all who have in any way assisted in making successful the eleventh annual convention of the Woman's Christian Temperance union of Alabama.
 After the adoption of the above resolu- tions the executive committee announced the following appointments:
 Superintendent of juvenile work, Mrs. w. H. Jeffries, Birmingham.
 Superintendent of scientific instruction, Mrs. Renfroe, Bridgeport.
 Superintendent of Sunday school work, Mrs. M. M. Moody, Tuskaoosa.
 Superintendent of temperance literature, Mrs. Pratt, Prattville.
 On the press, Mrs. M. J. VanHoose, Bir- miDghum.
 Narcotics, Mrs. A. N. Ballard, Birming- ham.
 Evangelistic work, Mrs. A. L. Bull heimer, Birmingham.
 Railroad work, Mrs. Fiddler, Birmins ham.
 Unfermented wine, Mrs. sibert, Gads- den.
 Young Woman'5 WorK, Mr5. w. l.. Murdoch, Birmingham.
 Demorest contest, Miss Ida Peacock, Selma.
 Prison work, Miss Julia Tutwiler, Liv- ingston.
 Soldiers and sailors, Mrs. Julia H. Me Bryde, Mobile.
 Flower mission, Miss Agnes Young, Selma.
 The other appointments were left with the executive committee.
 Livingston, Colinsvile and Bridgeport were put Tn nomination for the next place of meeting. the vote resulting in favor of Livingston.
 On motion ot Miss Peacock the reports of the committees On plan Of work and res olutions- were ordered printed ln pamphlet 1 form.
 CONVENTION NOTES.
 A few ministers ont of tue many invited attended thc convention.
 It seems a httle strange to outsiders that all Christian women are not in this work.
 The ladies seem to give much time and |