Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-22

MurLer.H
The trend of events presage local op-
ton campaign in Richmond at an early
day, though the Anti-Saloon League, with
headquarters here, has not publicly pro-
claimed such 4 policy.
Last night, at Centenary Methodist Epts-
copaI church, Rev. DR.. David n. Beach,
Of Boston, told the Anti-saloon League
convention that Richmond could be
made dry city, and, in proof of his
contention gave the history OF the local
option movement in Cambridge, Mass, a
city OF s1,CO0 Inhabitants. This suburb of
the great city Of Boston has existed with
out saloons for the last sixteen years
DR.. Roach spoke at the night session.
At the first session the time was given up
to official reports. incidentally there
were a number of short talks, which
were significant as indicating the hopeful
spirit animating the Iorces arrayed
against saloons In virginia
Only incidental reference was made to
the Campbell investigation. AT the
morning session Rev. C. H Crawford, ex-
planning the operation of the Mann bill
for which the League is q unit-Was in
terrupted by a delegate when the discre-
tionary powers Of judges as to one provis.
ion OF the bill was under consideration.
How about the judges?" the delegate
inquired.
I've know all about that replied
Dir. Crawford. 1--WE know what kinu
of judges we have now. Cod knows
what kind we will have"
Afternoon. correcting secretarys
minutes OF Tuesday night: The af-
fair on the hill (referring to the Cap
affair. It is simply the Campbell
case
Oppose the Dispensary.
| Virginia anti-saloonists strenuously op-
pose the suggestion OF the dispensary sys-
! afternoon session. President Mitchell
expressed the belief that the .'dispersary''
crisis had been passed, but Superinten-
dent Crawford. in the light Of his. office
correspond took issue with him.
These expressions followed an exceed
ingig Interesting review OF the South
|. Carolina dlspensary system by Rev. DR..
C. S. Gardner. pastor OF Grace-street
Baptist church, who, until eighteen
months ago. lived in South Carolina
| Theoretically he saw good features in the
| system; In practice it had proved de-
/ mofa!lzlnS5 agent. he said:
"High ideals have departed from
South Carolina. Witness: a man
who bears the name Of the father OF
the dispensary law, and the second
officer in the State, shot down an edi-
tor in cold blood. The dispensary
is the most ideal political machine
for doing dirty work ever invented.''
Delegate 5Lawless, of Franklin. South
gampton county. spoke on the experiment
OF the dispensary in that town. It has
owing to the exceptionally fine characte.
of the element in control. But he con
(! demned the principles involved.
! That the league Is a temperance clear
Ing house was illustrated in more than
one speech during the day. Every de.
nomination, apparently, is in line with
the work of the league Church mem.
hers, In the opinion OF DR.. Beach, and
DR.. RUSSELL should throw their influence
for the right man. adhering so far
as possible to the party OF their individ-
ual choice. Speaking Of the campaign IL
! Cam bridge, DR.. Beach said:
Father scully united hands with
US, and 5000 people viewed his body
when he died last September
National Superintendent RusseIl
The Bishop advised Father - to
pull off his coat nd go to work for
US. and he did it,
Fifty-four delegates reported at the
morning session-not a large body, bu,
! perhaps thoroughly representative OF
i temperance sentinl mt in the State. They
arc men OF average Intelligence, Of un.
/ sWervtng conviction. and not given te
peech-making. Ir fact, a majority OF
the leading spes kers yesterday are moi
Virginians. Among the speakers wer
Rev. Howa.d H Russell, of Iowa:
4. Rev. DR.. David n. Beach. of Boston;
Superintendent c. II. Crawford, Of
New York; Rev. DR.. C. S. Gardner.
! formerly of South Carolina; Delegate
Lawless. of franklin. formerly. for
4 eighteen years, OF Missouri. and
Evangelist George r.. Stuart, OF Ten
/ nessee.
! Redemption OF Virginia.
/ One important feature is the matter OF
1 funds. The league is in debt for super
! intendent's salary, $50. field secretary's
salary S51s. A subscription fund of 500
/ for the current work is wanted. None OF
1t. according to President Mitchell. viii
be used to mulct old debts. Professor
Mitchell said last night:
son the raising OF 5000 immediate
ly, I verify believe. depends the re-
dem ption Of Virginia in decade.
Tie sum Of sl.lo1-86 was raised last
night in cash and subscriptions. The
balance, 1t is believed, will be se-
4 cured.
One Of the interesting addresses las
i night was made BY Rev. DR.. Howard II
4 Russell, national superintendent He EN-
s|sphasized the Importance Of educating
1 public sentiment, and covered various
ft1n1-F Il rpy
4 he said