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Newspaper
Wayne County Herald
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1885
Page
4
A proclamation extols enforcement without fear or favor, Civil Service reform, prudent use of public funds, and a pledge for a free, unrigged ballot system. It promotes prohibition, integrity in government, and independence from bosses and fraud.
In the Hjarperi Weekly May 30 1885 issue a critical note argues that reform treated as a political counter rather than a principle leads to uncertain irregular and inconsistent progress for the temperance and reform movements across parties.
Chicago mayor Carter Harrison initiates crackdown on illegal gambling dens. Friends reportedly urged action prompting a broader municipal campaign to close gaming operations across the city.
The Brewers Congress resolved that it opposed adulteration of beer. They argued drinkers could obtain the remainder of the liquid at a pump, leaving saloons unnecessary.
Secretary Richard KatzeNMYeER presented remarks slamming prohibitory laws as pernicious and harmful to interests. The session discussed anti liquor measures and their impact on brewing interests and industry policy.
In Columbus this week the Voters' Union gathered a earnest, intelligent body not under any party. It seeks to educate and push prohibition by nonpolitical means, aiming to crystallize a political force at the proper time. Proceedings arrived too late for this issue.
Washington correspondent Cas Norpiert argues a fierce push to purge civil service exists but will not derail the President. Nordhoff notes cabinet members stand with the President and praise his stance against base pressure. The outcome remains to be seen.
Illinois comment cites Elizabeth Cleveland mistress of the White House criticizing prohibition and President Cleveland. The Chicago Journal quotes her rhetoric as aiming to suppress liquor traffic through moral argument and female kinship roles, prompting questions about intent and consistency with Cleveland's stance.
An article argues for civil service reform basing on merit over political faith. It condemns the spoils system as corrupt, urges appointment by competency, and asserts offices belong to the people, not to any party or faction. It stresses neutrality except where political sympathy with the president is necessary to implement policy.
Daniel Curry argues that rising public sympathy for the suffering caused by intoxicants and anger at profiteers will spur nationwide reform. He cites a growing belief that desolations of intemperance are alarming and the toxicant trade a public wrong needing immediate action.
In a broad survey from Rio de Janeiro dated April 21 1885 the Herald reviews the Brazilian emancipation debate. It notes provincial shifts toward abolition including Ceara Amazon Rio Grande do Sul and the resistance of coffee aristocracy. It cites a 1 777 022 slave total with 87 942 over sixty and warns of potential division and revolution amid debt and economic decline.
On Decoration Day at Port Deposit Maryland Charles P Barnes killed his brother in law Thomas E Barnes and gravely wounded his son Arthur E Barnes and another son was seriously hurt. In New York George Axtell fired five shots in a crowded saloon killing two men and wounding several others. Near Huntington Pennsylvania a love feud led to a violent murder in which James Irwin was found dead with his throat cut. John Laporte surrendered to authorities after the slaying. Miss Alice Holmes mourns the loss of her admirer.
Ruskin argues that men must know themselves, be happy with the current state, and mend what is marred. He laments those who ignore themselves and the state, dwell in misery, or do nothing to improve conditions. He then questions a reader who only sees one side of issues and ignores reform of the drink traffic.
A speaker expresses fatigue with Republican hesitation on liquor policy and urges both sides of the temperance movement to unite. He supports unconditional prohibition and refuses to denigrate those advancing gradually, promising to offer support and encouragement to fellow temperance workers as divisions persist.
May incidents target Byron W. Lord of Muscatine Iowa who led guards over seized liquor. He faced a May 2 assault with clubs and stones, escaped under an archway with a revolver, and a mob later marched to the jail after his arrest. A later breakin damaged his home. a $50 reward for the capture of the assailants was offered.
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