Backbone. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. ;) 1897-1906, 1897-02-01
1897
A HAPPY GATHERING.

Between IS and 100 PrOhibitiOnistS accepted
the invitation of Mr.. w. J. Dean, late Prohibi-
tion candidate for Governor, to banquet on
the evening of January 10Th. 1t took place in
the parlors of G. W. Dorsett, who is at the
same time one of the leading caterers of Mime
apolis and an enthusiastic Prohibitonist.
After an excellent menu in several courses, Geo.
F. Wells, POSTMASTER, introduced "Gov." Dean,
who drew some encouraging lessons from the
late contest
Letters of regret we're read from Prohib
tionists in various parts of the state, all
breathing a spirit of hopefulness and determin-
alton. eve are right, God is with us, we shall
win, was the keynote of letters and speeches.
Mr.. lowering and Chairman Dickie wired their
greetings. The former said, "The sacrifices of
the past demand greater efforts for the future.
Hon. JAS P. Pinkham, made eloquent
plea for righteousness in governmental affairs.
Then State Chairman Geo. W. Hi ggins took the
floor and asked the assembled guests what they
proposed to do about the saloons of Minnesota
this year. So effective his appeal, that as
he gave the opportunity contributions
for the prosecution of the state work came in
rapidly. Mr.. Dean said that he was frequently
called upon to contribute for the support of the
poor, to the hospitals and other causes more or
less closely related to the liquor traffic. He had
made up his mind to give more literally here
after to secure the overthrow of the saloon and
let others who believe in the license system take
care of it's fruits. He then offered to & i've $500
of 81, 600 which the company should pledge. Ex
Chairman G. M. Way offered TO add rs per cent
to whatever amount up to $1,000 should be
raised Mr. Dorsett quickly pledged 800,
Chairman Higgins and Secretary Wells each $50,
Dr. ". A. Powers j. W. Lansing, W. G. Calder
A r. A A
Sanborn and Miss Newman each $25. These
we're followed by three pledges of $40, something
more than twenty of $40, and number of IS,
until in order to meet the condition of Mr..
Ways subscription, Mrs. Dean subscribed 500.
Even then the tide of liberaty could not be
STAYED The announcement of the total 1925,
caused great rejoicing. After short speeches by
Mrs Frances Neal, and Prof. Haynes of the State
University, and some soulstirring music the
party broke up at a late hour, confident that
1897 is to be year IF substantial growth in
this state tor the brave party of reform.
A meeting of the State Central Committee
was held the following morning, and several
meetings of the Executive Committee have since
been he'd. Comprehensive plans for the years
work are being laid. John G.. Woolley will be
engaged if possible. The circulation of BACK
BONE and other literature will be pushed unre-
mittingly
The state will be Thoroughly reorganized for
the next battle of ballots. w. G.. Calderwood
Post-Ofice Box 424, Minneapolis, has been
elected Assistant Secretary. He is a hustler
Communications regarding all other matters
than BACKBONE and the Lever should be ad-
dressed to him.
Let every Prohibtionist get to work and every
enemy of the saloon ally himself with party
which is fighting his battle.