Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1897-05-08

and weakened the muscles. The ehtef
causes Of insanity In France was
liquor. or those who do not drink,
421 per cent less died in England than
of moderate drinkers.
Max Nordau on "Degenerey" quotes
Morrell that constant use OF intOxi-
cants or narcotics produced in the
offspring hereditary fatigue or
"born tired" predlspOsitiOn, and a
born appetite for liquor.
1t Is impossible for short report TO
do justice to Mrs. Kinney's address,
as she covers every phase of the sub
ject. In moral forces and spirited
treatment she held her audience SPELL
bound for over an hour. Her anec-
dotes and historical illustration were
all apt and illustrative. Her plea
for the protection of the American
flag over American women stirred
her hearers with patriotic fervor,
when she demanded protection for
her and her children, against the
liquor traffic.
Mrs. Kinney has no superior as
platform speaker in Oregon, male or
female. Her mind is clear and logical
in its operations. AS an advocate
she would prove match for any law
yer in Oregon. Before jury she
would oe an invi1cible opponent IL
she had the right of the question, and
she is bullion u plan that would not
allow her,to appearOn any other but
the right side. s
A beautiful bouquet Uf white Mar
cissa were presented Mrs. Narcissa
White Kinney, !, and she accepted the
same with "a humorous reference TO
the floral pun that had been perpe-
trated.
Il Mrs. b. A. Cathay, of Woodburn,
read the list announcements of su.
~perintende1ts OF department work:
Music-Mrs. Elizabeth Holman,
Salem.
Press-Mrs.. Allen Rhodes, Salem.
/ Narcotics-Mrs. Lizzie Hoskins,
Champoeg.
/ Purity, and Purity in Literature
and Art-Mrs. l.. A. Savage, Salem.
' Sabbath Observance and System
: attic Giying--Mrs. M. J. White, SCOTS
Mills.
/ Franchise-Mrs. Saunders, Salem. ,,.
| 'Fairs-Mrs. Emma Royal, Salem.
Scientific Temperance Instruction
Mrs. Bessie Chapman, Brooks.
| EvangelistIc and Mothers Meetings
Mrs. M. A. Wright, Woodburn.
Unfermented, Wine, Jail and Prison
work-Mrs. Laura Smell, Salem.
l Literature--Mrs. e. Matheny, Sa-
lem.
Legislation and Petition-Mrs.
Mary VandPrvert, Salem.
Capital and Labor-Mrs. 5. E. Ham
mer, SCOTS Mills.
Union Signal and White Ribbon
Mrs. Emma Jones, Brooks.
l.. S. l.. and S. s. Work-Mrs. Z. p.
MOrcom, Woodburn.
! Flower Mission and Y. WOrk-Mrs
II. Coulson, SCOTS Mills.
w. G. L. U. Medal Mrs. Mary La
Toilette, Salem.
Domestic Scence-Mrs. Mary Jory,
Salem.
Health and Heredity-Mrs. DR..
White, SCOTS Mills.
THE RESOLUTIONS.
mitted the following which was
adopted. Resolved.
FIrst-That we thank our Heavenly
Father, for the privilege of meeting
once more in the capacity OF delegates
to this annual county convention.
Second. That we do all we can to
enforce the Sabbath laws-we con-
denim all forms of Sabbath desecra-
tiOn, including base ball playing.
| Third-That where on l.. Il. l..
does not exist, we do all In our power
to get one organized, for we realize
that the hope of the nation is In the
rising generation.
Fourth-That we tender hearty
thanks to the pastor and trustees for
the use of the M. e. church
and express our appreciation of the
music so kindly furnished for the oc-
casion.
Flfth-That we owe and hereby
tender thanks, to the Press for court
estes extended.
Sixth-That we desire to thank
the ladies of the Salem w. G. t. u.
for the cordial reception and royal en-
| tertainment given us.
| Seventh--That we thank our be-
loved President Mrs. r, M. Robb. for
her able "Annual address" and uni
form courtesy she has extended to
us all.
Eighth-That we thank our state
president for her presence and en-
couragement, we feel that she has
/ been a source Of inspiration to US.
Ninth-That we reaffirm our belief
! % IL n..I
suffrage of the sexes, believing that
women's vote is the reserve force IN
the moral army.
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