Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1903-03-14

Richardson and Krause, spoke against
the ordinance with the spirit of an ar
dent American denounclng anarchists.
Had stranger been present he would,
doubtless, have supposed that the petit
ton was signed and presented by per-
sons who were working for the de-
struction of all that is good i'll the city,
so bitter were their remarks and so dis
courteous their treatment of the
signers. One remarked, rather sar-
castically, that many of the SignerS
needed to be kept off the streets.
Another cast slur upon the noble
mothers and daughters whose names
We're found ON tine petitions, brushing
them aside with the sweeping assertion
that they were not voters, forgetting or
not knowing that their names count for
far more in matter of this kind than
the names of many men who have the
privilege of the ballot ;.forgetting or
not knowing that it was the protesting
voice of American wOmanhood that
kept Brigham Roberts from receiving
seat in Congress.
When the vote was called for on Mr..
Richardson's motion, seconded by Mr..
Duggan, to postpone the matter indeti-
nitely, but one dissenting voice was
heard-that of Mr.. Knieriem. As the roll
was not called it is impossible to say
whether Messrs. Hartig and Johns
voted for pOstponement or We're silent,
but even if silent their conduct
amounted to practical opposition. AS
the motion was meant to kill the ordi-
nance, the vote practically stands five
against and one for the ordinance.
The situation is such that we can en-
terrain no hope of getting Curfew legis-
lation from the present Council, and we
must now make our desires known and
our power felt in the April election. l
have carefully diagnosed the case. The
remedy must be applied by the voters.
1t is incumbent upon every citizen
eligible to registration to remember that
there is to be ne" registration, and to
use his influence and vote in eecting
Mayor and three Councilmen who will
have at heart the city's moral and tinan-
cial welfare. DR.. Josiah Strong rightly
says:
The men who wash their hands of public
concerns are az truly responsible for mu-
nicipal misrule rs are the men who are i'll
politics for revenue only. The former
neglect politics for their private interests:
the latter manipulate politics for their
private interests.
As ministers we think our action in
this whole affair will receive the hearty
communication of deep-thinking. broad
minded, upright citizens.
1t is needless to reiterate the reasons
Cor the passage of Curfew ordinance.
The need is plainly manifest to all whose
eyes are sufficiently clear of moral notes
and beams to enable them to recognize
evil. 1t is the general opinion that
something ought TO be done.
Curfew legislation has been tried in
other cities and found adapted to meet
need similar to that which confront>
us. 1t is the customary medicine for
this civic disease. Why not try it i'll
our case?
AS ministers we protest against the
action of certain citizen (though not
a voter i'll opposing the ordinance on
Christian grounds, as though he We're
the authoritative exponent of Christian
ity i'll this city, whereas, it is commonly
known that he atfiliates with none of
the churches. We give him the credit
of sincerity in his personal opinion, but
question his fitness to represent Christi
anity.
Thanking you for this space in your
paper, l am Yours sincerely,
HARRY S. ECKER,
Secretary Ministerial Association.