The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-10-16

the missionaries employed by the Or
SANITATION which she Representa-. The
women Of the Baptist denoniinati lon
are largely engaged il "a E work OF
homie mi ions and are do - q grand
work 4hrong out dis epnntE ne
made special lnpIas is Of the work ~
Ellis Island where mis- ionaftes meet
the incoming ships and greet the for
eignefs ufon their entry into the unlr
ted States.
MSS Alice Hill, a miss ionary also
employed by this society at Redwood.
this State, was next introduced ana
rave an excellent address on t1e qpr
Dorttlptties presented young women
in this land to carry the gospel to the
heathen, she made a strong plea for
the training school located at Chicago
and laid special emphasis unon the
need of careful preparation for this
Mrs. Mary Bal Altman, native Hin
great work.
doc, occupied a few minutes in a
short talk and In singing effectively
Hold theG Fort for am Coming.
Mrs Altman has been in charge OF
home for Hfndoo widows in India for
about four years She came to this
country at IlG- lIFlL6uEOH+ "a No. tAtAA
Mrs. Wheeler Borgess. and will re-
turn to India next year.
The remainder OF the evening was
given over to discussion of the tenn
-Derance question. The report on tenn
Derance was given by Rev. Arthur
Hank. After the report had been
read and accepted. Rev. Hank intro
dnced Hon. Fred o. Blue, State sena-
tor from Philippe who gave an elo-
uuent address. This address was a
most enthusiastic one and he was fire..
fquently forced to stop for repeated
applause. Mr. Blue brought forth the
idea that he firmly believes this coun-
try will see world wide prohibition in
the next few years. At the conclusion
of this address Rev. Hank introduced
the audience to the next Baptist pro-
hfbftion governor of West Virfnia.
Hon. Fred o. Blue.
In the course OF his remarks, Rev.
Hank introduced the following resolu-
ton which was unanimously adopted
by the association:
In view of the fact that the major
itv of the Senate of the State of West
Virginia has twice sold out tle peo-
ple of the state in open market in re.
fusing the people the opportunity o.
voting on an amendment. absolutely
prohibiting both the manufacture and
sale of any Intoxicating drink within
the State we, your committee would
recommend that we, REPRESENTING
about $4,000 Beptists OF this state.
express our disapproval OF the posi-
ton OF the members OF the Sc/lte
who opposed the submission OF said
amendment and furtaer that without
respect to any party utilization we
pledge ourselves. here and now TO
support no man for either house OF
senate who will not openly and pub
licly without fear or favor pledge MIN
self to give us liberty from tae oonds
of the acursed drink.
Hon. r. p. Hutton, vice president OF
the Anti-Saloon Lhague, wIs next intro
duced. Mr.. Hutton Is happy speak
er and his remarks brought forth re-
peated applause. He made a strong
plea for the temperance cause and
stated his firm belief that the curse
of whiskey in this country was DOOM
ed.
MIR. Hutton in his remarks stated
that the Baptist denomination had
been instrumental in starting tabs for
ward movement for world wide ,prohi-
bition.
Rev. IT. C. Johnson, pastor for thir-
ty-two years OF the Charleston Bap-
list Church, was the next speaker
and made strong plea for temper
ance. Rev. Johnson is strong advo'
cate for temperance and his remarks
last night were most enthusiastic and
inspiring.
The interest in the meeting became
SO intense that 1t was ten o'clock be-
fore adjournment was made, many
being then loatn to bring to close
the discussion.
This meeting last night was one OF
the very best OF the entire association