The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-13

nue. laws that a government tax stamp
shall only be granted to those who have
previously complied with the state law
relating to the sale of Intoxicating
liquors.
Resolved, That a committee on legis-
lation be appointed by the union to
of the senate and house of representa-
tives with reference. to certain minor
amendments to the prohibitory law.
After the adoption of the resolutions,
President L. H. Murlin of Baker uni
versity, moved that a committee of
three be selected to personally call up
on Governor Leedy and Attorney Cen
eral Boyle and call their particular at
tention to them. Chairman Vance nam
ed Rev Mr.. Murlin. w. H. Biddle, ex-
state treasurer, and A B. Whiting of
Topeka.
Rev. Mr.. Dearborn of Topeka endors-
ed the resolutions. saying: God give
US power to overthrow that curse upon
our state, the o. NJ, B., which in real
ity means order more beer - 1t will
be seen that the Rev. Mr.. Dearborn
doesn't hesitate to use a very wormy
chestnut of a joke.
The state temperance union adopted
Mrs. Eugenia st. Johns plan of work
in the interests of temperance reform
and total abstinence. Mass meetings
will be held at least once a month,
more frequently, if possible, in every
county in the state and vice presidents
will be placed in charge of the work.
The following resolution will be adopt
ed at all meetings held under this plan:
Resolved, That we take note of the
question of resubmission and if he ia
VorS it we will see to his retirement
from office in the future and we will
support such candidates only as shall
see to the proper enforcement of all law
especially over prohibitory law and es-
pecially, as we believe it one of the
greatest educators for morality and
economics in our State.''
In supporting this plan Mrs. st. John
said the churches should have more re-
ligion in their work; preachers should
arise to the Importance of the work in
hand.
This plan is not safe" she said.
1.-THE man who is struggling for bread
is very likely to sell his ballot How
far does the honesty of the ballot ex-
tend. The ballot may be honest in it
self but the incentive which caused it
to be cast along certain lines is very
frequently the result of influences from
the very elements which we are fight
ing.
Education and legislation are the
two great pillars of a republican form
of government which we must apply to
this work.
The following officers were elected:
PreSident-Dr. J. H. Lockwood, Sa-
lima.
Vice president-Judge A. W. DENIM
son, FL Dorado.
secretary-T. E. Stephens. Topeka.re-
elected.
leaSu IeH-r- " FOpehOe, Topeka,
reelected
Executive committee-Jas A Trout
man, Topeka; Judge c. w. Smith,
Stockton; I. o. Pickering, Olathe; Mrs.
Ella w. Brown, Holton; Col A w.
Lewis. Wichita; ]. w. Gleed, Topeka;
M. Williams. Lansing; ]. B. Larimer
and A. n Vance. Topeka; George F.
Fullenwider, Ell Dorado; Rev. c. T.
Durboraw, Fort Scott; Rev. Richard
Cordley, Lawrence; and Rev. w. B.
Maggs, Oakland.
District vice presidents were chosen
First-Grant W. Harrington, Hia-
watha-
Second-Edwin Taylor Edwardsville
Third-Nelson Case, Oswego.
Fourth-Rev. A. Q. Ebright, Marion.
Fifth-H- G. Rash, Salina.
Sixth-Mrs. NJ. z. Hewitt Cedarville.
Seventh-Earle w. Evans, Wichita
The officers were nominated by a
committee opposed of J. B. Larimer, F.
w. PARROT, Prof. Carruth Rev. Ebright
and G.. F. Fullenwider.