Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-09-29
State w. c. T. U.

The twenty-ninth annual convention
of the Maine Woman's Christian Tenn
perance Union held its session Sept. 15-l7
at Dover. More than 200 delegates were
present, and good meetings were enjoy
ed. Interest is on the increase in this
work, and the department reports show
great amount of efficient work ac-
complished.
Mrs. l.. NJ. n. Stevens made the adj
dress on Tuesday evening. She paid
especial attention to resubmission, de
claring that there was no worthy demand
for it, and urging temperance workers
everywhere TO oppose it. She affirmed
that the man who is total abstainer is
at a premium in the business world to-
day, that the majority of the large rail-
road corporations require their en-
ployes to be temperance men, and that
temperance sentiment is rising and adj
vancing throughout the world.
On Tuesday and Wednesday evenings,
Miss Anna A. Gordon and Mrs.
nellie G.. Burger made splendid addresses
which were listened to with closest
interest by the large audiences.
The handsome state prize banner was
awarded TO Penobseot County for the
largest gain in membership.
The following are the resolutions
adopted:
PREAMBLE.
We the Maine women's Christian Temperance
Union, co-laborers with God, and looking to Him
for guidance, have once more assembled 10
convention, still believing In the ultimate vic
tory of our holy cause We are greatly rejoiced
10 know that total abstinence Is increasing; that
prohibition sentiment is rapidly gaining ground
In license territory and that great nations are
sounding the alarm against the perils OF the
drink habit, hence with one heart and mind we
once more declare that Il Is our continued pur
pose to labor increasingly for the following basic
principles:
TOTAL ABSTINENCE.
Since the humiliation OF the drink habit, the
prime object for which we strive. can come only
through universal total abstinence we will con
tinue Co work patiently and earnestly until God
gives US victory.
PROHIBITION.
Resolved. That we resfirm our belief In the
righteousness and efficiency of the law prohibit
ing the manufacture and sale of intoxicating
drinks. We are opposed to resubmission and
will do our utmost TO repel the attack now being
made upon the Maine law by the liquor interest
Of the State and Nation. To this end we will
seek 10 arouse the indifferent and to inform
those who are misled by false and Illogical state
ments. We will hold public meetings, distribute
literature, circulate petitions. ETC.. and work to
carry out plans that may be formulated by the
legislative committee of the Maine W. c. T. U.
PURITY.
We reiterate our former declaration for purity
In the individual, in the home, In society and H.
the nation. And we will seek to destroy those
influences which foster and encourage impurlty
In word and deed.
TRAINING OF THE YOUNG.
Because the children of to-day are the men and
women of to- morrow. and because formation Is
better than reformation, We, as an organization.
nnfN 70 NnaN hAwra apA rNril In
temperance principles. emphasizing the evil
effects of tobacco and other narcotics, by courses
of study, scientific, ethical and governmental,
through the day school, the Sunday School, the
Loyal Temperance Legion and Medal Contests.
thus insuring future nation of intelligent total
abstainers.
SUFFRAGE.
Believing that franchise for woman Is a
measure of simple justice and also that the ballot
In the hands of women will hasten the overthrow
OF the liquor traffic and kindred evils, therefore,
Resolved, That we will never cease to labor
for equal suffrage until the same Is granted.
cOURTEsIEs.
gratitude to the Dover and Foxcroft union and
to the citizens Of both towns who have rendered
gracious hospitality In their homes.
Tothe press our appreciation Is due for full
and just reports OF our proceedings; 10 the OH
Gals of the Peoples Baptist church; to all
who have furnished special music; to the faith
fu pages; to the railroad officials and all others
who have contributed TO our pleasure and sue
cess we give hearty thanks.
I'M. B.
Wast paric