Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-03-25
ANTI-ALCOHOL.
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JEFFERSoNVILLE, ND, March 24.-The
crusaders of this city now separate il seSe-
raj bands, and continue their work daily.
On yesterday pepper was sprinkled on the
pavement of TrlsSman's- saloons. The la
dies, as usual, commenced their services on
the pavement, and before they finished
they were all set sneezing. So far
no saloons have yet been closed, and the
excitement over the movement is rapidly
dying out.
Wants to See Their Husbands.
COLUMBUS, March 24.-The crusaders
to-day did the usual street work. One
squad attempted TO gain access to collin
gers hotel, but were repulsed. Soon after,
finding the way clear, they entered the bar
room and were met by Zollinger, who, in
no good humor, declined IL have any con-
versation with the ladies. saying if they had
any business with him to send their hus-
bands. Over four thousand signatures have
been obtained to the citizens pledge.
The Methodist Ministers.
NEW YORK, March 24.-The Methodist
ministers in their regular weekly meeting
have taken strong grounds against Rev. DR..
Crosby, regarded as a special advocate of
temperance, and have adopted the following
resolution:
Resolved, That we most emphaticalIy
affirm our full belief in the principle of
total abstinence as the only personal safety,
the only effective example, the basis for a
radical and permanently successful temper
ance movement.
The Methodist ministers have adopted
resolutions favoring a suppression of tip
ping houses, the wedding out from the
churches of drunkenmembers and the land
lords of liquor saloons, and offer their hearty
cooperation TO the women in anything that
will drive out the demon rum.
Tff-for-Tat.
TERRE HAUTE, Ind, March PA
meeting of the saloon keepers association,
thirty-eight saloons being represented,
passed resolutions to-day pledging the
members to patronize no business men who
are working themselves, or through the
agency of their wives or employees, TO break
down the saloon business.
Cleveland.
CLEVELAND, March 24.-The women's
crusade against liquor was renewed in this
city to-day. There were five bands of
from fifteen TO twenty ladies each on the
street at one time, each band visiting the
places called upon by the preceding band.
At many saloons they were refused admit
tance and in consequence of the mayors
proclamation were unable to hold ser
vices on the sidewalks in front
of these places. The crowds that followed
were ladies were small, and everything
passed off quietly. Saloon keepers general
ly have adopted the plan of refusing the
crusaders admittance 20 their saloons. Jas.
Dunn, proprietor of the Lake Shore house.
signed the pledge to-day not to sell ill.,
toxicating liquors for 60 days. This is the
first signature to the dealers pledge obtain
in this city.
Pitfsburg.
PITTsBURG, March 24.-At a meeting
Of the Women's Temperance Union this
evening a committee was appointed to pre-
pare plan of action with a view to active
operations, and report at the next meeting.
A resolution was adopted urging churches
to expel members in any manner engaged
in the liquor traffic, unless they entirely
discontinue.
Dayton.
DAYTON, March 24-The crusade
gathers strength daily, the women working
with untiring energy and invincible resO-
luton. Since the 9Th inst. four saloons
have closed, but j02 remain. There is no
disorder of any kind, and the women are
pleasantly received at every point, though
saloonists who are visited four or five times
daily, do not regard it as joke. Crowded
prayer meetings to-day and great mass
meeting tonight. One saloon closed to-
day.