The morning call., 1894-11-03
EndeaVOrerS Formally
Enter Politics.
FOR ABSOLUTE PROHIBITION.
"General Kelley Says He Is
Not Honored.
NON-PARTISAN RALLY TONIGHT
Deliberate Suicide of an Alvarado
Man-Refused Aid When
Offered.
FOR ABSOLUTE PROHIBITION.
NoN-PARTIsAN RALLY TONIGHT

OAKLAND.-IulS already notably unique
campaign brought forth another novelty
in Oakland last evening. when the Chris
tian Endeavor societies of Alameda Coun-
ty held a regular up-to-date political meet
ing, and stationed brass band on street
corner to notify the public that the church
is in politics. The Endeavorers recently
nominated a full county ticket, or rather
Endorsed those nominees of the other par
ties, who. they thought. will best and most
faithfully establish as laws the principles
for which the church people have long
been striving.
The meeting was hsld in the Tabernacle
and consisted OF perhaps 1000 men. women
and children. 1t was presided over by
Edwin a. Sherman Jr., president of the
Christian Endeavor Societies of Alameda
County, who made very neat little
speech, in which he enunciated the prin-
ciples OF the Endeavorers anG told how
they hoped, through their candidates. to
close all the saloons throughout the county Oil
The Sabbath and eventually TO forever prohibit
the sale OF liquor throughout the length and
Breadth OF the STATE. He then introduced Ed
s. Finch. candidate for County Recorder, who
delivered a sterling prohibition speech.
In introducing c. i. White, Peoples party
candidate for Sheriff, Chairman Sherman re-
ferred 10 him as "nobie, pure.minded man."
and retuted the report that the Endeavorers
have pulled, or ever intended 10 pull him
other party or faction.
II believe" said Mr. White sin pure clean
politics. realize the Importance Of the Office OF
the Sheriff, and il elected VIII surround myself
with clean men, sober men, and men who VIII DO
their duty in the execution of the laws OF the
land. II has been said that am an infdel. 1t
may be that my religious belief is not the same
as some others, but l am not an intldel | am a
lineal descendent OF Peregrin White, the first
white child born TO the Purltans In America.
He was born on the Mayflower as il rugged al
Its anchor IN plymouth Bay.
II am Protestant. and there are in the
United States 45,0O0,0O0 ike me, and Ihev
STAND now they always have stOOd-ior civil
and religious liberty"
Rev s. s. Palmer, pastor OF the Brooklyn
Presbyterian Church, delivered ringing ad-
dress After stating that it is right that church
and state should be separate he said: 81 don't
know why We should not defend our Govern
ment as We defend our homes. We hear gre IL
deal about home rule for Ireland. Why. bless
you, let there be home rule for America"
He concluded with an eloquent perOrariOn on
the rights OF the American people in their own
country.
Frank c. Jordan, Republican candidate for
County Clerk, and who received the indOrse-
ment OF the Christian EndeayOrers, told his
hearers why their votes should be cast Tor him,
and then the Rev. DR.. Alfred Hummer OF the
First NJ. L. Church spoke for ten minutes in
favor OF the crusade against the saloons. He
exhOrted his hearers 10 down the liquor traffic
at The polls, and said that although lie mad been
lifelong Republican he now felt that he would
rather that rats should eat off his right hand
than he should cast vote for TIE candidates
for any party that supports The saloons.
Dr. Robert +. C0yle pastor OF the First Pres
byteriaD Church, said That the entrance of the
Christian EnCeavOr into politics was by hook
or crook go beat the devil" In Tefufation of
The argument that politics viii delie the church
be said that The church had kent out OF politics
entirely too long already. He characterized
The saloon as The Zoe of the home, the State.
the nation tnr young. ana of all that is good
and noble. The extent OF the present political
aspirations of the Christian Endeav0rers. he
said, was TO close the saloon one uay in seven,
He denounced the Old parties for their atti.
tUde toward the saloons. Inc leaders dared
not aDtagonize them, lie held, because the sa-
looms formed the filthy stream that ran the
party mill. In conclusion lie stated That lie
EDdeayorerS advocate the unconditional and
absolute prohibition OF the liquor traffic.
Rev. William RAIDER, associate pastor OF the
First Presbyterian Church. said that lie is
willing that every American woman should
have vote 10 cast against Inc saloon and also
announced himself in favor OF the absolute pro-
hibition OF the liquor traffic
The Endeavorers took occasion 10 deliver
another blow 10 the political aspirations OF eX-
Chief OF Police Louis SehaneT, Republican can.
didate for Sheriff. in the shape of a scathing
petition 10 The Police Commissioners, which
was Enthusiastically Endorsed by those present
at the meeting. 1t reads as follows:
The attention OF your honorable body is
hereby directed to d most deplorable condition
of affairs IN the municipal government OF This
city, owing TO the present uef1icience Of the
Police Department, resultant upon the 10
capacity OF Louis Schatfer the Chief of Police
The WORD 'lDcapaclty' Is very mild term TO
apply 10 a man so thoroughly corrupt and i'm
moral as Is the present Chief, but backed up by
the following facts il may answer the purpose.
We desire 10 prefer against Louis Schaffer
these charges: First, that he is the friend of
all the enemies OF good government This is
illustrated by the fact that a recent canvass of
$50 of the saloons, dives and gambling dens OF
this city has revealed The Information that
the proprietOrs OF 240 OF them are not merely
In favor OF the election OF MIR. Schaffer, but
openly avow the same and are exerting their
utmost endeaVoTs 10 elevate him to the position
From these same sources, salooGs dives and
hi dam
crimes which are committed in the CITY.
The places are the foes OF good government,
tile enemies OF progress, the opponents OF every
advancement. LaW-abldlng CITIZENS are heavily
taxed TO punish the criminals for which these
places ara responsible, ana yet this class COM
prises the people who openly indorSe Louis
Schafier and are working desperately for his
election. Does i; take any logic or argument 10
prove that he himself is one Of these and as
corrupt as the lowest of them al?'
Second-That he is in direct conniyance with
this army Of law breakers.
Third-1hat instead Of Furnishing crime il Is
Well-known fact that Chief Schaffer afford
il protection. In a recen; campaign against
the gamblers OF Oakland information enough
10 convict large number of guilty men, who
have long eYaded The law. was sought out by
the reporters and filed. but Instead of lending
his corporation this friend of gamblers has
done all he could to hush up the matter
and secure immunity for his beloved associates
and fellow criminals. AT another time
detective who had been employed 10 search
out those who were selling liquor without a
both threats and persuasion in order 10 compel
him to dessi. And when at still another time
the same detective was employed 10 inyesti-
gate the lottery joints and opium dens whicI h
infest our city This satire upon the name of
police went 10 him and offered 10 nav hire IN
quit.
Now in view Of the premises which show tbs
man totally unfit for the office, and wherea a
the resignation OF this officer IS pending before
your honorable body, and whereas il is com.
monty reported that such resignation is beil,
held without any action taken upon il mill
aft-r tie election on Tuesday, Noyember e
after which should Mr.. Scha1er be elected
Sheriff t is 10 be accepted, otherwise referred
back TO the chief for recon sideration, and
whereas, some have dared To charge your hon
orabe body with cOnnlvlng at the conducI of
this man by hesitatlng 10 accept his resigna-
tlon. now, therefore
1000 strong. gathered together In The in crest
OF good government and good citizenship, dc
hereby call upon yonr honorable body forth
with before election day TO accept the pending
resignation OF this man Louis Schaffer. and sc
rid the town of this stencil in the Aostriis OF all
good citizens.
The petition then goes on TO state that tht
people OF tie city are rising en- masse against
corruption. and they ask the Commissioners tC
be faithful and acquit themselves like men.
In conclusion the petition reads: Ii the petI
ton is rejected so will be the men who has
dared TO 40 so IN the face of public duty ant
public sentiment Public Office is pub
trust, and they who fail 10 execute the trus
may expect no further political fay0rs at TIT
hands OF the voting public.
Kei1ey's Egotism.
"GeDera" Kelley OF the so-called Industrial
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