The Republican journal., 1903-07-02

adopted, as follows:
For the strict enforcement of the law and
for the extinction of moral uncleanliness ant
and vicious living.
For Sunday observance and against Sun
day excursions.
| In favor of scientific temperance teach.
ing, and against cider drinking.
Against tobacco in all it's forms, especially
the cigarette.
That each would work for the improve.
ment of her own neighborhood.
For increased efforts on the part of the
members to improve public sentiment in
favor of strict enforcement of the prohibi-
tory law.
In appreciation of the aid given and the
kind courtesy shown by the local W. c. T.
u, the trustees and pastors of the Baptist
church, reporters, singers, pages, and all
who had helped to make the meeting so
pleasant.
Mrs. Staples reported that work for social
purity has been done through mothers
meetings, the cradle roll, and by the dis
tributiOn of literature.
Letters of regard were sent to Mrs. L. G..
Clark and Mrs. Eliza Hunnewell of Belfast,
who were unable to be present.
The following local superintendents were
chosen:
Social Purity, Mrs. VI. c. Staples, Belfast; Pur-
ity in Art and Literature, Mrs. S. G. Bicknell,
Belfast Mercy. Mrs. Cassie Roberts, Waldo j;
al Temperance Legion, Miss S. A. Mansur, Mon
roe; Narcotics, Mrs. F. E. Frost Belfast; Flower
Mission. Mrs E. E. Mckinley, Waldo; Scientific
Baker, Winterport; Press and Franchise. Miss
E. F. Miller, North Searsmont; Peace and Arb-
tration Mrs. Gsrtie Cook, North Troy; Temper
Hussey, Waldo Station; School Savings Banks
Mrs. Ada E. Brier, Belfast; Evangelistic, Mrs
Eliza Hunnewell, Belfast; Fairs, Miss Alice G.
H. Black, Belfast; Medal Contests, Miss Maud
f. Monroe, West Troy; Red Letter Days, Mrs
Rewbertie Whitney, North Troy.
1t was voted to leave all unfinished bust
ness to the executive committee.
The evening session opened with Miss
Miller presiding, Mrs. w. b. Fletcher at the
organ and a chorus of the Baptist church
A few hymns were sung, prayer was offered
by Mr.. Philbrook, Mrs. Mckenzie read the
91st Psalm and Mrs. Ralph Whitten sang
1.-The Holy City,"
Miss Carrie Lee Carter of Missouri,
National Organizer of the w. c. T. u, was
introduced and given the Chautauqua salute
She opened by giving the greetings of her
State to the sisters of Maine, and from the
Kennebec county convention, which she
attended the day before. She said she often
hears it said that the work of temperance
reform is dead, but she sees strong indea-
tiOns to the contrary. Not only this but
she sees signs that the liquor traffic is DOOM
ed. She cited the progress made in tenn
perance reform during the past century
Temperance reform began by reducing the
amount of liquor man should drink in a
day, and it was several years before total
abstinence was inaugurated. In the early
days it was a personal question. Now it is
national question and involves social,
legal, financial interests We now believe
prevention is better than cure. Wine drink
ing is the exception rather than the rule in
the best society In all lines of business
the sober man is wanted rather than the
drinking man. This is specially true in
transportation companies and in all lines
where human lives and valuable property
are involved. The standard of temperance,
religion and morality is rising from year to
year. We must live up to the best element
in us. Lincoln said during the war, ''The
question is not SIS God on our side?' but ARE
we on Gods side ?''' Maine has given us
the pioneer prohibition hero, Neal Dow, and
that noble w. c. 7. U. worker, the State
and National President, Mrs. L. NJ. n.
Stevens. Prohibition is not failure, but
the officers and citizens are often failures.
License laws are no better enforced than
prohibitory laws. North Dakota and Kan
sas are the most prosperous States in the
Union, and more prosperous than ever be-
fore in their history. Some one once said
'sThe wicked flee when no man pursueth,
after him." Temperance workers should
remember this and keep after the liquor
traffic The w. c. I. U. is recognized as one
of the most powerful factors in the temper
ance reform, and in protecting the home,
and its members should never cease their
efforts.
A vote of thanks was passed to President
DOOluDy VI LIE Maine CenITal H. II. 20. lOI
reduced rates.
Invitations for the next meeting were re-
ceived from Swanville and Northport, and
referred to the executive committee.
The hymn "God be with you," was sung
and the convention closed with benediction
by Rev. Geo. S. Mills.
In behalf of the members of the county
w. c. T. U. convention, as well as for my
self, | wish to make special note of the nd
ness shown us by so many, going so far to-
ward making the convention a success.
Each one may not be mentioned here, but is,
nevertheless, remembered.
EMILY F. MILLER.
NEWSPAPER NOTES.
The Centennial number of the Gardiner
Independent was printed on tinted paper
and consisted of is pages, profusely illus
trated. In contents and in Typography it
was highly creditable to Bro. Landers, the
enter prising manager.
We are glad to hear of the latest recog-
milton of the abilities of Brother Lincoln of
the New York Herald, who has recently
been called up one round on the ladder of
New York Journalistic success. Bath has
given more distinguished men to the
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