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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-04-19
Little Items on
A Big Disaster

mittee having charge OF the relief
fund for destitute steerage passengers
OF the Titanic.
At the weekly meeting of city
councils a bill appropriating $4,000
toward the relief OF the sufferers was
introduced and referred to committee
II 1t is found necessary. the bill will
be reported favorably next week.
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PREs. TAFT CONFIDENT
MAJ. BUTT WENT DOWN

WAsHiNGTOS. April 1s
President Tar told visitors
late today thai b. taf never
erperfed % hear - fha r-a
roo ~ Major Butt be mill
farv aide affer fhe frsf rtnrt
.rr neua 20 ffr Titanic de-
aF'rr rsartrf land
never taf an ffaa fHaf
trrh.e go saved ~ ar aaIf
ffa prrriIfrf Hha aarr al
rrarf ftsf ffn0 people ue-f
fnur r tree 20 ue-f fra-
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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-04-19

Carpathia, according to a wireless
telegram received this afternoon by
A. T. Compton. Jr., who hurried here
from New Orleans upon learning of
the THAMES fate. The wireless mes
sage made no mention OF a son and
daughter OF the couple, who also
sailed on the Titanic.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-04-19
GRAND TRUNK RAILROAD
HEAD AMONG THE LOST

MONTREAL. April 1S.-The Grand
Trunk Railway Company this morning
received the following telegram:
Mrs. Hays. Mrs. Davidson saved.
No news OF husband.
"(Signed) HAYS"
This message came from Woods
hole. Mass. This confirms the infor-
nation thus far received to the effect
that the president OF the Grand Trunk
Railway is not among the survivors.
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WIRELESS OPERATOR
REPORTED GALL IN

NEW YORK. April 1s.-The Saga,
ponack, Long Island. wireless station
reports that the Carpathia's wireless
operator is "all in" The Sagaponack
station says efforts will be made to
put two fresh wireless operators on
board from a tug.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-04-19
GEORGE D. WiDENER is
NOT AMONG SURVIVORS

NEW YORK. April 1S.-A wireless
dispatch received at the White Star
line gives the. information that
George ID. Widener. OF Philadelphia.
is not among the survivors OF the
Titanic aboard the Carpathia.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-04-19
20 MAYORS DEMAND MORE
LIFE-sAVINo EQUIPMENT

WASHINGTON. d. G.. April 1S.-A
telegram signed by the mayors Of 90
cities IN New York State. urging Iegis-
lation 10 require adequate lifeboat
equipment. was read in both houses Of
Congress to-day.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-04-19
PORTUGUESE SENATE
EXPRESSES SYMPATHY

LISBON. April fs.-The Portu.
guese senate this morning adopted
unanimously a resolution expressing
the sympathy % the government and
people % Portugal with the victims
Of the Titanic disaster
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WESTERN UNION SENDS
MESSAGES FREE OF COST

NEW YORK, April 1S.--The West
ern Union Telegraph company to-day
announced that II will transmit free
from the Cunard line pier on the
arrival OF the Carpathia all land line
kilograms from survivors OF the Tt
tanic.
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ANOTHER OF MISSING
Is ACCOUNTED FOR

PHILADELPHIA, Pa, April 1s-A
wireless message was received here
to-day from James r. McGough. a I'll
tanic passenger. by his wife. stating
that he was safe. McGough's name
was on the missing list. He is a
buyer for a department store OF this
city.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-04-19
PHILADELPHIA SENDS
FUNDS TO SURVIVORS

PHILADELPHIA, April 1s-The
citizens permanent relief committee
met at the mayors office to-day and
sent $4,000 20 Mayor Gaynor OF New
York. to be handed over to the com.
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ONE MORE NAME IS
ELIMINATED FROM LIST

NEW YORK. April 1s.-The White
Star Line issued this afternoon re-
vised list OF the first cabin survivors.
II is the same as the previous revised
lists. with the exception that the name
OF Howard b. Case has been elimin-
ated.
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PARENTS SAVED:
CHILDREN MAY BE LOST

NEW YORK, April 1s.-Mr. and
Mrs. A. T. Compton, OF New Orleans.
first cabin passengers on the Titanic.
were rescued and are now aboard the
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1912-03-23
Mr.. Hsypss Passes Away.

Word was rscsived here few days
ago that Mrs.. Martha A. Haynes had
died ct her sons residences near
Grand junction and WAS buried there
On Monday Of this week. II will be
remembered that . few weeks ago
Mr.. Jennie LAkamp was hurriedly
called to her mothers bedside ~ she
WA ssriously Ill with typhoid fever.
Deceased was possessed Of real estate
on upper White river, but after leas-
ing the place to B. X. Armstrong last
summer she went to live with her
son fernando Haynes. whore she
was also interested In . fruit tract.
The daughter and son named are her
sole survivors.
Mrs. Haynes was about 10 years
Of ago, and drew . pension, being the
widow Of . civil war veteran
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1912-03-23
Death q Mrs. Richardson

Mrs. Ann Elisa Richardson, for
many yeArs = resident Of Thornburg
and later Of Flag creek, died at her
homo Tuesday evening 1t 8 O'clock.
Deceased WAS born April l, 1889, In
Warren county, Illinois, and there
fore just closing her seventy-third
year when summoned.
Mrs. Richardson was stricken with
paralysis over . week ago, from the
effects Of which she never recovered.
A large family Of chilren survive
the deceased, her husband having
bsen called to his reward in spring
Of 1904 The ten surviving chill
drsn arc Mrs. 8. E. Sebree-Tsylor,
Mrs. Orphs D. Byerly, Mrs. Chris
tine W. Pippitt, Mrs. Harnie snider,
Mrs. Minervs Pearson, and Eden g.,
Samuel A., r. R., Leslie F. and 8.
Rsa Richardson, most Of whom sre
residents Of this county.
Undertaken Thomas prepared tho
body for burial. and the funeral will
take place tomorrow Sunday aft
srnoon 1t o'clock from the N. e.
church. Mrs. Pippitt and Mrs. sni-
der are on their way in from Illinois
and are on to-day's Rife stage.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1912-03-23
Burning Of, the Bowen Shop


The new blacksmith shop of John
J. Bowen was completely destroyed
BY fire s>-zly Tuesday morning.
The FIRE was discovered by Mrs. II.
II. Joy, who had gotten up . little
after O'Clock that morning to get
some medicine for her husband who
had been on the sick list last week
and the early part Of this. Mrs. Joy
phoned the alarm over town and the
flre boys responded ~ quickly ~
possible considering the hour. When
discovered the flames were bunting
ont Of the rear, Or west end, Of the
building, aud before the hre depart
msnt arrived the inteRior wss . YER
itAbls furnaces. Two stresms Of wseer
soon subdusd the flames, but too late
to do much good. A fierce wind was
blowing 1t the time, and it was for
tunate that there were no other
buildings near.
The loss will be over $4,000 on
building and stock. with 1900 in
sursnce.
It's 3 hard blow on Mr., Bowen,
who less than twormonths ago started
in business for himself. He will re-
build at once.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1912-03-23
Glorious News

comes from DR.. J. T. Cnrtiss, Dwight,
Kans. He writes: II not only have
cured bad cases of eczema in my pa
tients with Electric Bitters, but also
cured myself by them Of the same d.
sease. l feel sure they will benefit
any case of eczema" This shows
what thousands have proved, that
Electric Bitters is most effective
blood purifier. 1t is an excellent
remedy for eczema, letter, salt rheum,
ulcers, boils and running sores. It
stimulates the liver, kidneys and
bowels, expels poisons, helps diges-
ton, and builds up the strength.
Price Soc Satisfaction guaranteed
by all druggists.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1912-03-23

Perhaps no one refers 70 calendar
more frepently than the traveller.
The hrst railroad to recognise this
need Of Its patrons is the Denver 4
Rio Grande, which has just In
corporated in its regular mon
thly folder Ready Reference Cal
endar" for the year, and TO facilitats
the finding Of dates when approaching
special rates will be In effect thess
are printed In red from month to
month. This IL an innovation which
will certainly be appreciated by the
the travelling public.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1912-03-23

THURSDAY morning the team on the
STAG got the bstter Of Lew Mitchell
six milss out of Rifls and made mat
tsys lively for . little while. The
coaeh was overturned. but aside
from good shaking up and . few
slight scsatches, none Of tho pasesn-
asss were seriously injured. Agent
0rissard. who happened TO b. at thae
cad Of the line, brought In the mail
IN . light rig.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1912-03-23
Reduced Rates Viz Cob. Midlaa.

Colorado Springs. Account Rspub-
lican State Convention March n.
Tickets on sale March - and 81 !;
final return limit March -. One
fare for the round trip.
Clifton, Colo. Account meeting see-
ond district w. G. 7. U. April -
"a. Tickets on sale April -;
flnal return limit April q. Oae
and one-fifth fare for tho round
trip.
For further information call on Or
write r. K. Vickery, Gen'l Agent
Colorado Midland Ry, $50 Main
st., Grand junction, Colo.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1912-03-23
Notice For Bids

Sealed proposals will be received
for the construction Of q concrete
headgate for the Powell Park Ditch
according to plans and specifications
which may be examined at RooU ",
Hugus Block. All materials to be
furnished on the ground by the Ditch
Company. All bids must be In the
hands of the secretary by March %,
1919 w. 8. Montgomery. Secretary.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1912-03-23

In response to . telegram from
Denver, announcing the serious ILL.,
ness Of Lige Salmon, who was opera
I'D on, at St Luke's hospital. como
days ago, for gaii-stones, Mr.. Reu-
ben Oldland left for the capital city
Wednesday. Latest reports indicate
that Mr.. Salmon was getting along
- we'll - could be expected.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1912-03-23

James Henry came In from tho
railroad Friday evening accompanied
by his mother, who, ~ previously an
nounced In the THE HEARLD, WAS
taken seriously III while visiting rel
atives at Canon City.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1912-03-23

Better than . bank account 10 IN on
dowment policy In the New York Life.
Your money back with interest 1t tbs
end Of 10. is or 20 years-and You are
insured In the meantime.-R0BERTs.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1912-03-23

During his last trip TO town J. W.
Shepard purchased ine 100 pound
mare king stock) from Frank Poll
sfd. That's the stun to handle.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1912-03-23
For Sale-House and Lots

Good four-room house and three
lots; corner Park avenue and Fourth
streets; southern frontage. Inquire
at this ONCE. tt
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1912-03-23

Our Buford correspondent reports
that all the people up there are snow
I'd 10, and in consequences. there's
s'nothin' doin'". The snow 10 three
fest deep In Deervale valley Hay 10
getting scarce and II spring doesn't
como soon there will be some cattle
loanaa.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1912-03-23
Petnolih.

Primaries for the selection Of dele
gates TO the county convention will
be held on Saturday, April q, 1918,
between the hours Of and 8 p. m, ct
the school houses In the various pre-
cincts, unless another place Of meet
ing is arranged for b precinct COM
mitteeman.
The precinct committeeman are -
follows: Rangely, J NJ Walsh. An
CORA, r e Thompson. White River,
e ] Wilson. Piceancs. w II Cay
wood. Powell Park, James Hayes.
West Meeker. r @ Lyon. East
Meeker, r Metsger Coal Greek. L
8 Bloomfield. Buford, @ n stsaley.
Petrolite, D w Black. Pyramid, q
r Egry.
In the absence Of any Of the above
committeeman, the assembled citi-
sens shall select one Of their number
to act ~ temporary committeeman.
w. 8. MONTGOMERY,
Chairman.
r. N. JoHANTaEN, Secretary.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1912-03-23

Many sufferer from rheumatism
have been surprised and delighted
eth the prompt relief Afforded by
applying Chamberlain's Ltniment.
Not one case Of rheumatism In ten
requires any Internal treatment what
ever. This liniment Is for sale by all
dealers.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1912-03-23
To Aloshera-and Others

You can use Bneklsn's ArnicA aaiss
to cars children Of .scssma, rashas,
tstter, chahnss, soaly and erustsd
humors, ~ we'll ~ their accidental
injuries = cuts, burns, bruises, etc.,
with perfect safety. Nothing else
heals 20 quickly. For boils, ulcers,
old or running or fever sores or piles
1t has no equal CSC, at all druggists.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1912-03-23

The weather was winterish all
week. Also freskish. Snow, rain,
hail and cold being the features. It
was the hardest Of the winter on
stock ~ the March winds and mud
combined to knock the tallow on
them. But the outlook for coming
wssk 10 good.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1912-03-23

According to tho calendar Thur
day WAS the first day Of Spring, but
1t wasn't spring like day In this
section.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1912-03-23
TOWN ELECTION NOTICE

Notice 10 hereby given that the annual
municipal election for the town Of Meeker,
Colorado, will be held on Tuesday, the End
day Of April. A. d. 1912, for the purpose of
oiecttqg the following town omcers, tO-wit:
One mayor, to serve one year.
Three trustees, each to servo two years.
The board of registration will meet on
day, April ], 1918, ~ by law provided.
Place Of registration and election, county
court house. T. B. SCOTT,
(8EAL1 Town Recorder.
Aeeksr, Colorado, March II, 1919. mS0
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1912-03-23

The gound hog evidently saw ,
double shadow whom be peeked ont
on the second Of February. The six
weeks have gone BY and winter still
lingering with vengeance. Let's
call It Oh or draw.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1912-03-23
Ranch Property for Sue

NAuCu IJVpcIty tVT SAic
162 acres, 8 miles from town, u 200
100 acres, 10 miles from town, 1900
200 acres, 4 miles from town, 1000
50 acres, mile from town, 5000
40 acres, g miles from town. 1900
$50 acres, s miles from town, 1000
100 acres, miles from town, 5000
l6O acres, l6 miles from town, 1900
800 acres, 8 miles from town, 1000
100 acres, 40 :n;;es from town, 1900
$50 acres, . miles from town, 5000
go acres, IS miles from town, 10, 900
Town Lot from - up
6AHDBHsoN + GROVE
Real Estate
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1912-03-23

You can say goodbye to constipa-
ton with clear cons ,ience II you
use Chamberlain's Tablets. Many
have been permanently cured by
their use. For sale by all dealers.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1912-03-23

Ifyou want . railroad ticket TO any
where, see Ed Saltmarsh, Rio Grande
local agent. Salty can furnish you
with . ticket that will take you to
Lacey's Siding or Timbuktu.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1912-03-23

On the birth Of the baby take out a
policy for 1t. It will give 1t mighty
fine start when It becomes of age.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1912-03-23
For Sale--Fine Ranch

On Strawberry; known Is the Nc
Kimpson ranch. $50 acres patented
land. Good water. Good range. Part
under cultivation. A big bargain.
Inquire or write L. N. Boner, Meeker.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1912-03-23

Go and inspect that fine assortment
of millinery At Mrs. Il. P. Groves.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1912-03-23

The Gem theater picture shows are
good; Thursday, Saturday and Sun
day nights.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1912-03-23

Luke Devlin exchanged greeting
with town friends Monday.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1912-03-23

Chamberlain's Cough Remedy has
won its great reputation And sxtens-
i've sale by Its remarkable cures Of
coughs, colds and Group. 1t can be
depended upon. Try 1t. Sold by all
dealers.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1912-03-23

Manager Moulton Of the Hugus
company 10 on the Job again after .
week spent In Denver attending to
company business.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1912-03-23
Money to Loan.

Unlimited money to loan on farm
security. Low interest. For partic-
ulars apply to F. r. Sheridan. IT.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1912-03-23

Jacques Freund Of Ninemile, OK
changed greetings with his Meeker
friends . few days ago.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1912-03-23
The average woman doesn't care
what the price Of an article is SO long
- it's advertised ~ .below cost"
NESCO
Sanitary Drip Pans
loo to SOC each
No seams to catch the dirt.
At Shepherd Hardware Store.

Don't you figure you owe the fam
ily's future something?-RoBERTs.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1912-03-23

II you can't save, q New York Life
endowment policy is what You want.
In ten years you have a small fortune
due you-with insurance in the mean
time. Nothing can beat it.-RoBERTs.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1912-03-23

DR.. Taylor ID due 10 return from
bis Texas and southern trip in .
couple Of weeks.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1912-03-23

James Hamilton visited Denvel
during the week.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1912-03-23
For Sale or Trade

l2O acres REIMBURSEMENT with i'm
provements, mile southeast of Blu
ford; cheap. Call at or address this
Office.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1912-03-23

Town lots from 40 up. Ranches
from n per acre up.-Sanderson 4
Grove.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1912-03-23

Sec THE HnRALD for your socisty
engraving. The best this side Of Chi
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1912-03-23

W A N TIE D. Man and wife on
ranch. James Bros, Axial, Colo.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1912-03-23
Wind Mills

See the new Star wind mill, sold
by A. e. Lytle. These mills are per-
fectly self-governing; automatically
throwing Themselves out of gear;
adjusted to any velocity Of wind.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1912-03-23
Get Your Harness

Get Your Harness
repaired and oiled during the winter
months. We will be rushed with
work in spring. At r. Hartke's Har-
ness and 6sddlery shop, Baef block.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1912-03-23

o. H. Lunney was . town visito
Monday.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1912-03-23

Tho st Patrick's dance given under
the auspices Of the Catholic Ladies'
soclsty. last Friday evening, WA
largely attended and enjoyed BY all
present,
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1912-03-23
For Sale

82o-acre REIMBURSEMENT; four.wite
fence; we'll. and house. Inquire q
this ONCE. q
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1912-03-23

Raw. Father Walsh held services
here Sunday.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1912-03-23
For life insurance see J. L. ROBERTS
Will cure your cold
BROMO.FERRIN
while you sleep.
DEFINED. cannot be Cured

Deafness Cannot be Cured
ov local applications. ~ they cannot reach the
diseased portions Of the ear. There 10 only one
way to cure deafness, and that is by constitu-
tionai remedies. Deafness 10 caused by an In
famed condition Of the mucuous lining Of the
Fustachian Tube. When this tube u inhamed
you have rumbling sound or imperfect hear
ing, and when It is entirely closed, Deafness 10
the result, and unless the Inflammation can be
taken out and restored to its normal condi, Ion,
bearing will be destroyed forever; ninc cases
out of ten are caused By Catarrh. which is
nothing bit an infismed condition Of the muc-
uOais surfaces.
! We will rive Ono Hundred Dollars for any
case Of deafness (caused by catarrhI that can
not be cured by Halls Catsrrh cure. Send for
circulars, free.
FJ.CHENEY CO.. Toledo. o.
Sold BY drtigsists. 75c.
Take Hals'Eamtly Pills for constipation.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1912-03-23

epouting and numing, at A. E.
Lytls'G
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1912-03-23

Gardening and Lot Clearing
II you want your lots cleared and
plowed call ON +. II. Tatro. All kinds
Of garden work. Will set out trees
and guarantee them to live.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1912-03-23

Will cure your cold
BROMO.FERRIN
while you sleep.
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For Sale

Ny ranch and cattle. w. B. Sal
ter, Meeker, Colo. ala
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1912-03-23
Democratic Convention

A Democratic county convention
Il hereby called 70 meet ct the court
house In Mseker on Saturday, April
80, 1913, ct p. M, for the purposs Of
selecting six delegates 70 attend the
Democratic State convention 70 b.
held at Colorado Springs, Colorado.
April %, 1919
Representation In the said county
convention will he ~ follow:
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1912-05-17
WIN Some Churches Do Not Fight
tho Ca1O0n
the Saloon
MAY II, 1912

great body of the churches Of today stand
ing to one sde mere spectators of the terrific struggle
against the saloon This is startling and lamentabe
fact 1t is fact church that does not join in spirit
and in act with the present antl-saloon movement,
while it may be doing temperance work in other direc-
TONS is really in the forefront and thick of battle
Nature of the Struggle.
"Teaching temperance" in Bible schools and pulpits
and through the church temperance society is good
very good The thoughtful temperance crusader real
ICES fully that sentiment against the liquor traffic must
be made as foundation for the reform. But when
armies drawn up in battleine and there is to be
hand-to-hand encounter the battle Immediately to be
fought is the thing that should have immediate atten
ton That is just the situation in country today
The opposing forces drawn up in battle-llne On
the one sde-take the word of the liquor interests
themselves for it's the Anti-Saloon League; the
other side is the organized liquor trade Of this country
There is to be shock and clash of forces, actual
decisive victory defeat. That is what
the present situation
What the Liquor Traffic Fears.
Small wonder that the liquor traffic is today
preaching moral suasion the temperance question
and conendng that it is the function of the church
teach temperance and keep it's disturbing hand out
of governmental life" What the liquor traffic fears
today is the militant church in action against the sa-
loon. What it would like, expressed in the language
of the 'Wine and Spirit News is to "et the church
attend to the ordinances of religion and keep her dis
turbing hand out of governmental life" What the
liquor traffic fears today is the aggressive, and concrete
legislative and law-enforcng program Of the Anti
Saloon League. program that means the actual
putting out of saloons, the actual removal of the
cruiting stations for the great army of drinkers the