The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1894-03-15
sAUK CENTRE HERALD
THURSDAY, March Is, 1894.
oUTcKENRD INTEREST.

the subject more than superficial con sid.
Grafton, and very pleasantly expressed
sound views upon the topic. He dis
cussed the rise and tendencies OF munich
pal development and the evils which are
prone TO creep hiring rule and corrup-
ton being the predominant evils. as
manifested in such cities as New York,
Brooklyn and Chicago. A city is a great
corporation and as such must be gov
erned on business principles and compe-
tence and integrity should be the sole
qualifications of its officers. Religious
and political considerations have no
place in the selection of municipal off,
GERS.
1t was an admirable address and was
listened to with marked attention.
Following it request was made that
all persons interested in elevating and
maintaining an elevated plane of public
morality in Sank Centre remain. No
one left the hall, and an interesting ex-
change OF views and opinions resulted.
To get better understanding of the
causes which led up to the meeting. it is
necessary to state that there has been
considerable agitation relativ. to muni-
cipal administration. The first move
ment was in the direction of submitting
a local option or "no license" proposi-
ton at the polls this spring. This origi-
mated with the prohibitionists, and met
with no favor among those who are
leading this so-called reform movement:
Meantime another scheme was proposed
for a change which was called the young
mons, or kid plan: Its purpose was to
eject ticket of Young men who would
be more progressive than the old admin
istrators of affairs. they thought the
present government too conservative,
and several names were suggested for
the principal officers. Following these
two movements came the third, or the
one which -instigated this meeting. On
the preceding Monday evening number
of citizens met at the rink and adopted
the IollOW1ng resolutions:
WHEREAs.it is evident the laws of the State
of Minnesota, in regard to gambling, vice, and
the sale of intoxicating liquors. are being yio-
lated in our city, and,
WHEREAS, we deem it possible 10 enact and
put in force such ordinance, as will correct
these evils, e..
RESOLVED, that we, the citizens and tax
payers of the City of Sank Centre, MIMI.
pledge ourselves to vote for and sustain such
men only, who will in every way they can,
work for the suppression of gambling and vice
and discourage the sale Of intoxicating liquors
in our city, and enact and enforce such ordi-
nanees as will give us better observance OF the
laws of the state and the advancement Of high
er ard pursr morals in our city.
An executive committee composed of
Messrs Woodley. Mann, Rich, Emerson
and Norris were selected to suggest
candidates and take such other steps as
seemed best calculated to further the
interests of the movement. they accord
ingly called this meeting for Monday
evening and secured a speaker, as above
indicated. Unfortunately, and yet very
naturally, there were number of per-
sons who considered the movement an
attack upon the present mayor and
CONSTITUENCIES nothing was further
from the intent of these persons. Their
object was and is to elevate the standard
Of public morality in this city. So much
in explanation.
The minutes of the meeting a week
earlier were read, including the resolu-
tions. and a general discussion ensue@,
and no one who heard could for a mo-
ment think there was anything personal
In the movement.
The name of Mayor townsend and
every reference to his administration
was greeted with enthusiastic cheers. 1t
is universally acknowledged that he has
made an excellent mayor, and has Fad
the hearty cooperation of the city
council Few cities are better governed,
and yet there is room Tor improvement
Public opinion needs to be aroused and
= the public conscience quickened. The
council stands ready now, IS ever, to
enforce all laws and ordinances demand
ed by the public. 1t is for the mass of
the people to demand better things and
the council will be responsive: Every
citizen is as much bound to cooperate
in enforcement of the laws as the mayor
and council, aud failing to doso they are
remiss in their duty.
1t is not possible. within the limits OF
a newspaper article to giveieven sum-
mary of the discussion at the meeting:
Among the speakers were Reversnds
Wood and Hart. cooper, Woodley, Hen
dryx, Greene. Barnum, Rich and Norris,
who expressed their views candidly and
freely, and while not entirely free from
personality and bitterness, such agitA-
ton and interchange of views are always
productive Of good
The meeting finally resolved to increase
the executive committee by adding the
names of A NJ. Madsen and DIR. Du Bots.
and adjourn to Friday evening of this
week at the same place, when number
oil short speeches will be made.
The committee has furnished the HER
AID with the following list of topics
VI pom which brief speeches will be made
by the persons indicated:
moral sentiment as an aid in enforcing
laws-Rev. Hart
The duties of mayor, aldermen and
ather officials-B. w. Bishop
Our Boys-Prof Woodley
The citizens duty towards local gov
ernment-c. F. Hendryx
Is there need of municipal reform in
Sank centre? If so, how best brought
about-Rev. I. A. Wood
municipal reform from business stand
poInt-A. N. Madsen
municipal reform from a patriotic
standpoint-Jas. A. Norris
Acordial invitation is extended to all
including ladies.
This meeting cannot fail to be interest
ing and all should attend.
THE net debt of New York city is 500.
762 ,407. Chicago's debt is SIS, 00o, 900
Philadelphia's 500 600 600 Boston,s