The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1874-02-25
THE WHISKY WAR,
THE MoMfN CRUSADE.

JkffERsoNvILLE February. 24.--Ths
Women's Temperance Union continues
its efforts upon the whisky traffic In
tbi. city. Fifty were GU, his morning
and visited eight saloons, but only gained
admission at two, the others closing their
doors The cause 10 undoubtedly gaining
public favor. &
THE TEMPERANCE REFORM.
COLUMBUS, u, February 24.-At the
close OF temperance mass meeting this
morning, the local and executive commit.
tee held q meeting, and it is understood
they resolved to attempt to influence the
German clergymen of the city in behalf
Of this movement. The state temperance
mass convention assembled in the city
hall tins afternoon, about one hundred
persons being present from ali sections of
Southern Ohio, and from number OF
points in the northern part OF the State.
DR.. do Lewis was chosen chairman, and
Z NJ Nichols OF Springfield, and Rev. q.
Badgley OF Millersburg, were chosen Sec
retarits. After appointing committees,
l. {. Nanpelt of New Vienna, known a,
reformed saloon keeper, took the stand
anc made a few remarks, that were no,
very forcible or connected. The reading
OF a telegram from Lancaster announcing
that one thousand women were out on tho
war path, with prayer for their watchword
and determination 10 fight IL out on that
line, was received with three rousinc
cheers. The convention then took a..recess
until this evening.
BIrLEY.
RIPLEY, o., February 24.-The cru
ssdcrs are just beginning to warm up TO
the work in the suburbs. Yesterday they
| marched out with one days rations, and
being refused administration at ono saloon,
built fire and camped out in front of it.
They were divided into two reliefs, mil
itary style, and by turn moved on the
works Of the enemy by the power OF
prayer. The siege lasted about four
hours when the enemy capitulated, and is
tonight, for the first time, prominently
| seen in temperance mass meeting. At
another place tho siege was not 80
long and the proprietor gave them
| HE liquor to pour out and let them take
| bis sign dowh, Other places still hold
out. AT one place to-day the proprietor
and his wife hastily closed tho house on
their approach and fled through the back
door. A campfire was built and scout:
soon discovered the man in q neighboring
blacksmith shop. According 10 him nc
ose but his wife was to blame, but regard.
less Of this the seige was begun.
A large and impressive mass meeting
tonight and was addressed by Mrs. Moody
and other ladies.
| Judge Ashburn fined BATAVIA dealel
| 81, POO
AT DAYTON.
| DAYTON, Feb. 2i.-Ths crusade isefiect
ing oil classes. Very largo and ex
exciting meetings, composed chiefly OF
women, arc held daily and nightly. Tho
daily meetings are devoted to prayers and
preparations; night meetings to prayer.
and eoDgs. The immensely Of the diff
Guilty of attacking We hun fred liquor sa.
looms is appalling but the women arc pre-.
pairing resolutely to do it. They will not
move until ordered by the executive
committee of some twenty Of the most
iscreet women in this city. Their plan,
which is not yet reported, is to organize
for permanent operation until liquor sell.
ing is extinguished. They will not begin
out Of doors until sure OF victory. The
saloon-keepers aro awaiting the curiosity,
and but few Of them will be rude, though
:Hms VII ipv ro tho r22bieea to clear the
fall at the flssh.
All tho stock for the Southern Ohio
Fair association here will DO taken this
week.