The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-02-16

to pay. OF course, II they como down 400 heavy"
we shall have 10 prepare ourselves
REPoRrER-Do you think the temperance people
DRUGGIsr-On, there are a great many who be-
long to the society, but they Won't night rum. They
only join the society to spend a pleasant evening;
but when 1t comes to fight rum they won't IKE It,
great many are continually playing billiards and
cards. which Is certainly absurd Tor member OF
REPoRTRR-i presume you will quietly submit to
the presence OF the ladies II they should come to
DRUGGIsr- dangling heartily)-O, yes. I have
heard that q man In Ohio threw c0whage on the
drove them N out. Wei, 'f' might do shat that. acct
dentally, OF course. don't want TO hurt them,
you know. ] would not
DO IT FOR THE WORLD
The reporter was 80 shocked at the opinions ex.
pressed by this wicked druggist that he lett him
well known leaders of the temperance movement
This lady requested that her name might not be
many enemies In Patch0gue.
1--WE have already waited on the rumsellers,n
dicted to drinking, and who might be an ornament
TO society and the church were she not drunkard.
TINS lady obtains her liquor at drug store, and
the druggist promised to refrain from selling her
vioiated we aid not request that they should
that they should close their bars to this LADY,
what do the ladies really intend to DO ~ the
aWeI it would be dificnlt to saw the lady re.
piled. II moral suaslon will not succeed, what
WIN II the rumsellers have no conscience, how
tent Of intemperance in this place. II Is no I'M
common sight TO see young boys staggering about
Intoxicated. 1t is a fearful curse to the place.
These young men. who spend in one evening on
drink what
THEY HAVE EARNED IN WEEK.
Unrest the sidewalks at night, that it has be-
come very disagreeable for ladies to walk in the
streets which they affect"
MADAME ~
1--WE are, unfortunately, not equal to that task,n
was the ready answer, 'and must say that when
/ read in the HERALD OF the doings Of the ONO
women thought 1t was a Dissertation, q prOfana-
ton OF prayer. The mire OF the street is not o
proper place OF prayer and worship"
Ills 1t true that some OF the temperance ladies
take smile once IN Whne' as have heard it
The lady sadly shook her head. at wouldn't be
strange" she said gravely. "a can't say whether
IT is actually true. II is sad inconsistency In
isp'
Eyes. madam, it is very sad indeed" the re.
porter remarked, and he lett heavy at heart. He
was preoccupied with the reflection on the dread.
full inconsistency Of Christians until he reached
Mrs Dyson's house. Mr.. Dyson Is the editor OF the
AdrG7ece the local paper and Mrs. Dyson Is one OF
the most learned ana jealous workers IN the cause
OF temperance.
IL don't think there are enough women bere,n
she said, ito begin Offering prayers in saloons. 1
think prayers would be decidedly efectual here,
they are efectual in Ohio There is a great deal OF
lntemperance here, and
GREAT DEAL OF POVERTY
''Is it true that some Of the temperance ladies
drink thcnselvesY''
Mrs. DYSON (serously) -Ihave heard it so stated.
There was one man who was Worthy Patriarch of
the order and drinks now. or course he IS no
longer a member must confess don't know OF
any member who drinks
Here Mr. Plummer q brother Of Mr. Dyson, and
prominent temperance man, joined his sister-in-
law.
REPORrER-ls the water here very goods
MIR. rLUMMER tsereneiy)-lt's generally diluted
with water ana the water IS generally diluted with
whiskey. should rather feel inclined to dispute
10 0usA "a a nnnro nm q nindh pv1c
although they do what is quite as bad--they coun-
tenance 1t by visiting balls and parties where
Spectacle places. no doubt but consider them
highly disreputabie places.
kEPoRTER-Whlch Is the staple drink in
Mr.. PLUxMER--Gin, think, and very bad gin it
Is tell you what wish you TO do. III send for
some liquor, and wish you'd take 1t along to New
York to have it Analysed there. should like to
know what poisonous ingredients the stuff IS
REPORTER (after consenting to this proposaD DIS
the consumption OF water large heref
MI. PLUMMER-O, yes they take It
INDIsCRIMINATELY WITH wHIsKEY,
and now you have unlimited latitude to make fun
Of this. and suppose even II don't give it to you
6e M out w1y @n Mr. s us
the reporter the bottle Of hquOr.)
The last Interview IN relation to this subject was
had with MIR. Roe, proprietor Of the eagle HOTELS
a bluff Old man who boasts that he has lived in the
place sixty-dve years.
'.I'il tell you what III do If they come to kneel
here" be said in his abrupt way, am take them
by the neck and kneel them out OF the window"
REPoRTER-They will try hard to break up the
rumshOps.
Mr.. RoE-I tell you. the devil himself could not
break up my place. well known as am in this sec
ton. Twenty times they have tried to have me
indicted by Grand jury and they never could DO
1t. II they come here-nOw mean this-I should
walk them right out, and il they prayed in front
the hotel, should get them indicted by Grand
Jury, or Justice OF the Peace would certainly
issue his warrant for their arrest l bid defiance
to them all.
REPORTER-Is it true that little boys are In the
habit of getting drunk here
Mr.. ROE No, sir, never saw it. Those ladies OF
eighteen or twenty, when they begin to drink,
without knowing the strength OF the liquor, are
eXpressl0n) repeat that bid defiance to them
ALL