Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-03-13

spread interest felt in the matter was SHOWN
by the large attendance, representing
churches, Rechabite tents and other tenn
perance societies in every part OF Washing
ton.
A temporary organiza ton, to be known
as the Capital Prohibition League, was
formed and campaign committee was ap-
pointed to labor in the interest OF the Wen
Der bill
Mr.. Cordell's Address.
The meeting was called to order by Mr..
Wayne w Cordell who explained the pur-
poses Of the gathering. He said in part;
THE gentleman who conceived the IDEA
of calling the temperance forces Of Wash
ington together Ia the man who assisted IN
the organization of the Anti-Saloon League
l refer to Mr.. John r. Mahoney
"Representative Webber introduced ms
bin for the abolition of the liquor 'raii &c
shortE after Congress assembled, ana up 10
the Resent time the good men ana women
of Washington have taken no concerted ac-
tioIf to impress upon our laWtnakeLs wy ~,
portance of the measure. The inoepehuet.e
Order Of Rechabites, during the seVehS
years Of its existence, has RETAINED from
taking a hand in favor Of prohloluoh' lol
the reason that certain temperance "oi Nc
anueared to be working for their own per
sonaI advancement rather than the advance
nent of the prohibition cause. they ap-
neared TO be working for some party rather
ftar for some principle. I believe this com
bination OF temperance workers can go Hllo
this campaign and win a gteat 'lC,oS.
II am speaking as an Individual anu Eot
as the head of our organization when de-
clare that the time has arrived Wnen every
follower of Christ and every true temper
ance man can make himself feit II ne pe.
lieves the saloon should no longer pe
licensed at the capital Of the nation. here
where we have no vote, republicans Demo
Gratis and prohbitionists who love thet
homes ought to petition Congress TO pass
free the capital OF tfle
nation from the licensed saloon the moral
effect would sweep all over the world
Representative Webber's Appeal.
Representative Weber followed with
rousing speech, urging upon his hearers the
necessity of stirring up public interest in
Washington IN favor OF prohibition. He
pointed out how difficult it will be to secure
a favorable action by the District commit
tee OF Congress. to which the Weber bill
was referred, unless the members OF that
committee are convinced that the people OF
the District are really supporting the meas
tre With the cordial and enthusiastic
Endorsement of the people. he declared,
bright hopes might be entertained for the
adoption of the bill
Heretofore. he said, bills have not been
reported upon by the committee because
they lacked public support.
II have put this bill in he added be
cause I believe the time is ripe for some
thing to be done that will amount to some
thing. l believe this for the reason that
the forces Of temperance are widely and
effectively organized. The Anti-SaIoon
League has an organization in nearly every
state in the Union and is exercising d
powerful and salutary influence
Explains Methods.
Mr. Weber explained how the best work
can be done in impressing the members of
Congress with the demand of the people
49,, While 10
local forces are busy In behalf Of the meas
ure the state organizations of the Anti
Saloon League in those states represented
on the committee will be active in i'm
pressing the various committee members
with the wishes of their constituents I'm the
matter.
IF the people here show conclusively
that they do want the measure" he as
serted that will start those people out
I'm the various states and they will flood
the committee room with kilograms and
letters urging favorable action. But all
must work together TO accomplish this re-
suit This country belongs to the people
and the people will get what they demand.
The speaker frequently interrupted
by applause. Other addresses on the same
subject were delivered by Rev. Mr.. Blake
more Of the local AntiSaloon League, Mrs,
Clinton B. Smith, District president of the
w, G. r. U. and Col. James c. Lee.
The league decided to make an engage
ment with Mr.. z. TennySOn smith or BrTn-
ingharn England, a leading temperance adj
yocate of that country, TO speak on the
cause OF temperance In this city from April
/ to the 9th instant
Later an organization was effected with
the following officers: w. H Mcconnell,
chairman; John 1. Bunch, secretary, and
Miss Emilyn Hodge treasurer.
Campaign Committee Appointed.
The following campaign committee was
appointed: w a. Ridgley. IT., Mnnehaha
Lodge. l. o. C. T, No. / Mrs Sarah Smith,
First Congregational Church; John Car
rick Sixth Presbyterian Church; w. II.
Mcconnell, Centennial Baptist Church. II.
S Crawford Anacostia Baptist Church:
Mrs Clinton y. Smith. District w. c. n.
u Ira b. Conkling, Waugh NJ. E. Church;
Mrs Berry Union NJ e. Church. Mrs. n.
r Matteson, Trinity Epworth League;
John r Shade, Waugh Epworth League;
Mrs Brown. Young Peoples Society, First
Temple Baptist Christian Endeavor So
ciety; Miss Emily Shoemaker, Anacostta
NJ Il. Church; DR.. George c. Sampson,
Christian Endeavor Society, First Church:
Mrs NJ. w. Fernandez, EDworth League Of
Union NJ. E. Church.
Rechabite tents were represented as fol-
lows:
Eagle Tent, No. 2, Charles Williams;
Heber. No. 10. Thomas II. Smith; Jehu No.
% William Berry; Eastern, No 80, Mrs.
Nj Il. Mahoney: Advance, No. 1909. Col.
James c. Lee; Wreath Tent, No. 1918, Geo.
w Shoemaker; Harmony Tent, No 1920,
VIM. NJ. Hall; Onward Tent, No. 1921 Mrs.
Lola V Marks; Golden Rule, No 1884, Mrs.
Steves, John 3. Henderson Tent, No. 1889,