Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1911-06-30
w. C. I. U.
COLUMN.
Edited by the Local Chapter Of the
"omen's Christian temperance Union


sissippi the Hattiesburg news saws Of
the situation:
Nv ME The electorate Of the state re
engaged in more less fruitless & =
senatorial controversy, candidates are
running for the state legislature with.
out platform or record, al d The law
making body of the state is being
elected without thought or purpose.
ut is time people we're learning to
| appreciate The value Of vote. II il
tIme they were beginning to stop and
| inquiIe what they are voting for. for
TIE what" isof more importance than
the "whos". 1t is time they were
earning how TO ask questions, and I,
Is time candidates were learning how
= ansW er questions, and TO inquire of
tle people, What is it you would
have me do?''i
| The Unions are instructed to publish
their letters 10 the candidates and the
replies received If one fails to answer,
TO publish that fact also, and warn the
man who will not state his platform
that women will do all in their powe.
TO defeat him; this, to let the world
know that the w. G. L. U. intends to
do all that women can do to keep
state prohibition. Mrs. Armor says
it is poor stick Of a woman who c;tn-
not control twenty votes.
| Temperance tidings from the "Gold-
en- State" w. G. L. W has taken its
place among the honored abreviations,
and 70 one longer asks what 1t stands
for, only, "What is its news?n A new
atmosphere is here. The sun rises
with different glow. Mens counle.
names are changing; their greetings
are different The wine and beer inen
show on their faces that they know
the battle is drawn, and the temper
ance hosts more about with assurance
ringing in their tread, aud or their lips
an unspoken "Haiielujah. California
is marching to freedom.p
Virginia's Temperance Pulse Beats,
that son 10 Richmond has beeA the
recent cry of The Virginia Womans
Christian TEN Berauce Union there \
little doubt. A series OF meetings in
and around the city has resulted III
the creation eff new aud larger plans,
and emphasized the need of careful
preparation for active work in the state
capital where the biennial legislature
will meet next winter The les islature
ii is thought, will pass upon the refer
endum act enabling the people 10 vote
upon the present. issue Of statewide
prohibition.
Wide awake Henrico and Hanover
County Convention held their quarter
! terry convention in Richmond June
LIST in the beautiful monumental church
one of the oldest Episcopal churches in
the city, built upon the ruins of the
alter burned in 1911. Miss Mary Jonston
addressed the convention upon
woman's power, need of higher devel-
opment and ways of work upon which |
all may meet. The genius of the well
known novelist Mss Jonston was
never better shown than in her appeal
for women 10 arouse themselves and
join hands in the destruction of alco,
hol. With a mastery grasp OF her SUBJ
ject in language vivid and wonderful
she pied not only for temperance, but
for an increase of higher education, for
peace and arbitration, for the Child
welfare movement as embodyng the
right of all children to good birth,
beauty and health of surroundings.
Utah's fight for "No Saloons
Prohibition forces are working to-
gether in perfect harmony, regardless
of creed or policies, meetings are being
held every night upon the streets, in
the Mormon meering-houses, and in
the churches. The street meetings are
being addressed by leading n inisters
and Mormon elders and officials. they
are largely attended and most re-
spectful hearing is given to the speak
ers. Our largest and most enthusiastic
gathering was held in the Mormon
tabernacle, Sunday May 2let, when
10000 people listened to the addresses
of Mrs. Lulu j.. Shepard, president OF
the state w. G. f. U. and Nephi Nor
ris, president OF the Ensign Stake Of
the Mormon church. The commercial
club bias been trying 10 get one OF The
National Liquor Association men 10
debate thd question with Mrs. Shep-
ard, hut SO far noce OF them are Will
ing TO enter into such u contest. They
know we have argu .nents on our side
of the question which cannot be re-
futed.
CHILD LABOR AEUSE.
In recent speech delivered IN the
ua,,ra durinu no debate on the Farm