Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-22

stroyed. The Anti-Saloon League is doing
what in it lies to give sober city and a
sober nation We are glad that this Me
mortal Church is represented in the band
of workers. and that its faithful ally. the
w. c. T. Z. has earnest helpers among
us. We bid them all a hearty Godspeed.
Money Is needed for the work, and We
shall be glad of a liberal Offering"
The pastor of Hamline Methodist Episoo-
pal Church, Dr. Doney, preached at IL am.
on THE White Mans Burden
THE sane mind and heart of the Ameri-
can people," said DR.. Doney realize that
the liquor traffic, from every possible stand
point Is an immeasurable curse. Econorli-
cally, politically, socially and religou3ly
the traffic has nothing to offer which Is
not overbalanced by hundredfold evil
In the face of this conviction there arises
the practical question, What should be
done to destroy it? The enormity of the
problem naturally suggests that every pos
sible aid should be invoked.
Law" he said expressed by the high
est tribunal. declares that the liquor traf-
fic has no inherent rights and is consttu-
tionally outlawed. Ordinary wisdom. pa
triotism and morals will therefore seek for
legal measures which VII repress and
prohibit the manufacture and sale of liquor
everywhere To secure these laws and to
make them effective largely presupposes
an enlightened public opinion. Temperance
education in the schools and in the bust
ness world contributes much to this re-
suit. The cause Is also served when the
traffic is made unbearaby odious Free
from Pharisa SIN. with no holier-than-thou
spirit the people should declare the makers
and sellers of liquor to have forfeited their
claims to responsibility and decency. We
cast out the impenitent thief and muir
derer. and this business. combining the
direful criminality of both. should be made
SO detestable as to deter men from enter
ing upon it. Whoever signs applica tons
for licenses or leases property for liquor
purposes should kewise stand pilloried
as betrayer of humanity for a price that
is paid.
the spirit which prompts this must not
be of sef-satisfacton wish to
punish or cause pain. but it should be
for the purpose of taking men out of the
traffic and of making the cost great that
others will not take it up. More and more
is this becoming the state of public opin-
ion, and the liquor man. whether he be
millionaire or bottle cleaner. is the parah
of society. Law. education and social os-
tracism will cure us of the curse
The Saloon a Theme.
At Wesley Chapel, 9TH and F streets
northwest the pastor. Rev. w. M. Fergu-
son, in the course of his remarks at the
morning service, said:
1.-THE saloon is the enemy of both church
and state. The claims of virtue and religion
find no recognition among those who fire.
quent them, while one of the commonest
causes of lapses from Christian character
and conduct may be found in the successful
temptation afforded by it's presence in a
community The reformed man, in his hour
of trial, finds its open door the easiest way
In which to drown his sorrow relieve his
perplexity, and thus the character acquired
by years of abstinence Is thrown away in
a moment. 1t is dangerous and certain
source of crime, disease, poverty and mis-
cry, all of which directly affect the safety
and prosperity of the state. The Anti-Sa-
loon League. recognizing these indisputable
facts, stands as the enemy of the saloon,
and serves both the state and the kingdom
of God by its heroic opposition to it. 1t
watches and aims to thwart every attempt
ed encroachment. 1t deserves the support
OF Christians for the aid it furnishes the
cause of religion, and of patriots for the