Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1900-06-20
w. c. T. U. COLUMN.
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conducted by the members OF the w. C. T.
u
The first w. G. T. u. Institute of
Barber county, was held at Medicine
Lodge June 18th and 18th in the
Presbyterian church. The excellent
programme, which has been published
in past issues, was, with few changes,
carried out. There were present two
state workers, Mrs. E. P. Hutchinson,
State President, and Miss Minnie E..
johnson. State Evangelist. The at
tendance upon all sessions was fairly
good, considering the very busy time
among the farmers. The annual con-
vention will meet the first week in
September at Kiowa. The executive
committee will endeavor to'make this
an interesting and profitable meeting.
The following resolutions were adopt
ed:
We. The members of the Barber county,
Women's Christian Temperance Union. in con-
yention assembled. do herewith consecrate
ourselves anew to the work for which we
were organized, returning thanks to our
Heavenly Father for His merciful care during
the year that is past. realizing more fully than
ever before that this work is His, that the
blessing of loving G hrist is upon it and that
through His strength we shall conquer.
Realizing that evangelistic work is the foun-
dalton upon which all our superstructure
must be built, therefore
Resolved that we urge upon our unions
sympathetic and continuous efforts In this
department.
Resolved that w rejoice in the W. C. 7. q
of Barber county in its present prosperous
condition and increase in membership, enthu.
siasm and general usefulness.
Resolved that we take immediate steps tC
organize the entire county by having public
addresses delivered in every school house In
the county, on law enforcement.
Resolved that in canvassing the county 10.
cal law enforcement leagues be organized and
money be raised and pledges be made to pay
for the enforcement of law.
Whereas. The fragrant violation of the Kan.
sas prohibitOry liquor law leads to the con
tempt for all law.
Resolved that we recognize but one standard
of action for all executive officers-that LAID
down by Jackson-"that laws of the United
States must be executed, and have no discre
ttonary power" Therefore we condemn the
canteen in the army as dangerous and de
moralizing to the soldiers and we condemn its
existence.
Resolved that we believe that our members
all along the line should make an unceasine
effort for full enforcement from this time or
until success crowns our efforts.
Resolved, that in view of the complete or
ganization of the county for law enforcement
that an executive committee of consisting
of ". L. Coryell. David Nation, w. 7. McLain
j. F. Irwin. j. 8. Runyan. A. L. Noble, Moses
Wright be and are hereby appointed to take
charge of the work.
Resolved that the guilt and shame upon the
non-enforcement Of law In part of this coun
ty should be definitely fixed. That to us i,
seems to be clear that said guilt and shame
devolve upon county and city officials who
having sworn to enforce the law refuse so to
do, and also upon all citizens who discourage
the enforcement or vote for men known to be
opposed to the enforcement.
Resolved that we, the delegates and visitors
desire TO extend TO the good people of Medf
cine Lodge our thanks for their kindness and
hospitality shown us while among them