The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1901-05-31
MARION COUNTY w,c.T.U. ADJOURN
Condemn War Department Officials
on Canteen Question

on Oanteen uueSTiOn
The Marion County Woman's Chris
tian Temperance Union concluded
two days annual convention held in
this city. The proceedings consisted
principally of the reading Of papers on
various subjects relating TO the work Of
the union. The following we're un-
animously chosen to serve as officers
during the ensuing year President, Mrs,
X. NJ. Steele, Of Turner; corresponding
secretary. Mrs. Allen Rhodes, of Salem
recording secretary, Mrs. Lydia Leabo,
of Salem, treasurer, Mrs. Alice G.
Richmond, of Woodburn vice president.
at-large, Mrs Libby Morcom, Of Wood
burn. Superintendent Of departments:
Mothers meetings, Mrs. n. @. Newly,
of Rosedale; evangelistic. Mrs. Laura
Osburn, OF Salem Jail and prison, Mrs.
j. d. Lee, of Salem; Union Signal and
White Ribboner, Mrs. ,. f. Piper, of
Salem; legislation and enforcement Of
laws, Mrs. +. b. Stout, of Mehama;
labor and Christian citizenship, Mrs.
May Rice, of Rosedale; literature, Mrs.
Illige, OF Hubbard flowers mission,
Mrs. Hattie Coulson, of Scott's Mills;
medal work, Mrs. Julia Jones, oiBrooks;
health and heredity, Mrs. Carrie White,
of Salem; parlor work, Mrs, Agnes
Jones, of Brooks. peace and mercy, Mrs.
Carrie Chapel, of Aumsville; Y. work,
Mrs. Anna osburn, OF Turner.
The committee on resolutions reported
the following resolutions, which were
adopted:
"Realizing that the hand OF God has
| led US all the past year, and that
through his leading Marion County has
come TO the end OF the year stronger in
mem bership and work, we desire to ex.
press our heartfelt thanks TO him for all
his benefits to us; and be in
Resolved, That we continue in our
allegiance OF our state and National plans
of work.
"That we rejoice in the many advance
steps taken and the victories gained dur.
ing the year.
"That we view with alarmthe position
taken by our officials in the War De-
partment on the canteen question, and
we urge the members to be on the alert
for any advance made by our enemies.
"That we regret the decision OF the
Pan. American Exposition in favor OF a
South American instead OF Christian
Sabbath, by declaring that the exposi.
ton Is 10 be opened on Sunday.
awhile we would push all branches
and departments OF our works, yet, in
view OF the greater importance OF forma-
tion over reformation, We urge the maxi
ing OF special efforts among children and
young people. TO this end we trust
there will be organized Loyal Temper.
ance Lsgions and Bands Of Mercy. We
urge unions TO make efforts 10 secure the
prizes offered by the state superintend'
ent OF mercy.
"That wedeplore all conditions where
by armaments Of war are deemed neces-
sary by nations. and especially our own )
and we would urge the promulgation OF
the principles Of peace and the settle
ment OF difficulties by arbitration rather
than by the sword.
"That in the going 10 the better land
OF our loved honorary president, Mrs.
Narcissa White Kinney, we feel we have
lost TO this life and service loyal friend
a gracious, talented worker, but we be-
leive she will find larger place for her
service in the presence OF the King.
"That the thanks Of this convention
are extended 10 the Baptist Church for
the use OF their church building to those
who gave us the music 10 the newspapers
for the large space given US 80 freely; TO
the citizens for their hospitality and 10
the local w. @. I. U. for their kindly re-
ception."
Among the principal papers read we're
the report on "Jail and Prison Work"
by Mrs. J. ID. Lee; report on "Prsss
Work." Mrs. Allen Rhodes; franchise
for Women" Mrs Mary Ramp; l.. T. l..
Work" Mrs. Dora Corby; "Flower Mis-
sion Work" Mrs. II. B. COulson Social
Purity" Mrs. L. p, Rounds "Peaee and
Mercy" Mrs. o. Sherwood.
The evening session OF the convention
was given chiefly 10 the annual medal
contest There were three contestants
Mrs. l.. B. Geer, Of Salem; Mrs. +. l..
Martin, Of Turner, and Mrs. Mary Ramp
Of Salem. The judges decided in favor
Of Mrs. Martin, bat highly commended
the efforts Of each Of the speakers. The
convention was also favored with several
selections by the Y. NJ. @. A. Glee Club.
The silk banner. which is awarded each
year TO the keeping Of the local W. @. T.
U. which shows the largest net increase
in membership, was presented TO the
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