The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1895-10-26

w. q. r.. q. Votes 70 Admit Catholic and
Hebrew Women M Delegates.

\ w. 4. II. Y. and in many respects the
most important ever held by women in
any age or in any country had a bril-
liant closing Wednesday night. The
perfect Organization and well arranged
methods OF work has given unqucation-
able proof OF the ability of the white
iibboners 60 conduct the business OF
such a convention with the best possi-
bic results. The greatest variety Of
topics has been before the convention
md disposed OF with ability and dis
patch. The main issues, however,
were not lost sight OF. and Miss Willard
and the delegates generally believe the
society has taken a long step toward
the creation OF public sentiment for
the enactment OF laws to abolish the
sale OF liquors and TO prohibit the $50
cial evil" The place for the holding
OF the next national convention was not
decided upon. Invitations were re-
ceived from Los Angeles and San Fran
cisco, Cal; Nashville and Chattanooga,
Tenn; Portland. Ore. Portland, Me-.
Kansas City and Seattle, WASH, and
were placed ia the hands of the execu-
tive commuters. IL is the general be-
lief that Los Angeles, Cal. win be Sc
lected.
Hundreds whn tried were unable to
gain admission to Music hall Wednes-
day night to witness the closing scenes
of the convention. Banners were pre-
sented to several state unions which
showed large gains in membership and
there was feast OF music. As the roll
OF states was called each state delega-
ton responded by rising, giving it's
state motto ond singing unique song
especially composed for the occasion.
Many of the songs were sung to music
belonging in special manner to the
respective states. Great enthusiasm
prevailed.
Miss Frances Willard carried the con-
vention with her in movement to In
clude in fraternal relations Catholics
and Hebrews. The question arose on
the following resolution:
Resolved. That Catholic women and He
brew women should be invited 10 send fra
ternal Delegates from their annual conven-
items TO ours ana 10 establish branches OF
the White Ribbon society Within their
own borders
One of the delegates suggested that
II might not be quite consistent for the
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
TO ask Hebrews TO affiliate. Thisroused
Miss Willard. She said:
II want 10 recognize these two denomina-
tons. because I'm places where have been.
especially In the south, they exhibited sym
patty in our work and have extended every
courtesy II has especially touched my
heart that IA meetings whore have present
ed the work Of this organization among
those who have welcomed me 20 the plat
form have been the Catholic priest ami the
Hebrew rabbi They knew what came for:
they knew what represented. and ifthey
were broad enough to 20 half way and ex-
tend the hand of greeting. should my hand
be so small and withered as not to accept
tho clasp? / want 60 welcome them to usif
they want 10 come"
The principal business OF the morn
ing was the consideration of additional
resolutions. Among them were the
following:
Deploring the numerous outrages upon
defcrseiess women and children. and urg-
ing that steps be taken 60 mold public
opinion, or 20 secure such legislation as
would secure the victim a greater degree
of protection, indorsing the temperance
hospital which does not administer brandy
ing I'm tho usefulness OF the various young
peoples societies OF the churches. COM
mcnding tho organization OF the Woman'a
Christian Temperance union lecture bu-
reau ana expressing appreciation OF the
Demorcat Temperance Medical contests,
asking for a place for women on the di-
Yers commissions OF the various states.
When Armenia was mentioned Miss
Willard offered an amendment calling
a
make its power felt IN the diplomatic
councils OF the nations on the subject
of Armenia. The amendment was car
ricd.
Resolutions were adopted extending
TO Theodore Roosevelt "our hearty
thanks for his bravery in standing for
the right and demonstrating that the
saloons can be closed Oh the Sabbath in
New York city" and also expressing
sour appreciation OF the action of GOV.
Culberson. of Texas, In preventing the
disgrace OF prize fight in thatoomnon-
wealth"
National organizers reported the
progress OF their work throughout the
states. Mrs Adah w. Unruh. OF Ore
gon, advised the use of the bicycle as
means for women workers 20 renew
their vitality.
Scientific temperance literature BAN
ncrs were presented to the two states
In which this instruction was intro
duccd last year in the greatest number
OF schools. Illinois headed the list
with over 1000 schools teaching scien-
title facts regarding the use OF alcohol
and narcotics, as against sixty-four last
year New Jersey received the second
banner.
Mrs Matilda Il. Carse. Of Chicago. pre-
scented the "Tcmpie report showing
the progress of raising 100000 neces-
sary to clear tho "Tcmple" in Chicago
Of debt. Mrs. Carse reported sos 900
subscribed ON condition that the hal
nnee DE raised by January l..
Postal Revenue and Expenses.
Washington. Oct 24.--kerr Craig