The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1874-03-26


captain of this'meeting he proposed to run
it. lie intended to scold Mr.. Baker. The
subject of prohibitory liquor laws was not
in court. The case before the court was
whether they would aid the women in clos
ing the dram shops through the agency of
love. They wanted them to work as they
are working in the West, where 9, 200 dram
shops had been closed in few weeks. He
gave many interesting incidents of the
Western crusade.
Af.er some remarks by Mr.. +. M. Brad
ley, the congregation sang, at the request Of
DR.. Lewis, "Waft, We winds, the story"
General M. d. Leggett, commissioner of
patents, then addressed the meeting. He
came from GAINESVILLE, town in Ohio Of
10000 inhabitants. Last Christmas there
was $50 tipping shops in that town. To-
night there was not one. This great work
was accomplished by the ladies' in two
weeks. He had been laborer in the
cause for many years. He had spoken
over five hundred times. But the temper
ance men had not done as much in fifty
years as these temperance women had done
in two months. The public sentiment of
the West was against the use of liquor,
| and the women had created sentiment in
favor of temperance that would spread
throughout the length and breadth of the
land.
After singing by the congregation, DIR.
Lewis said he would answer any questions
relative to the temperance movement, and
several gentlemen propounded interroga-
tories. In answering these questions, DIR.
Lewis told of his mothers belief in the
efficacy of prayer. Now, as to what we
were to do. we should go on praying in the
churches, and committees of women oil
two should be appointed in the various
wards, and go quietly to work to get the
pledge signed by the tavern-keepers.
Then, after two weeks quiet work, the
committees might be increased to five
each. They ln,g.,t retire to corner of the
tavern and pray, but if not permitted to do
that. they could pray in front of the res
taurants. Then, after weeks work of
this kind, larger parties of fifty or hun
dred might join in prayer or singing. I'm
der no circumstances should threats or
harsh language be used The women
should plead with the dealers, lovingly and
tenderly, and beg them to desist. Love
will accomplish what 70 ce has failed to
accomplish.
Rev. G. A. Hall asked what would be
done for the men whose business was
broken up by this movement.
Mr.. Lewis replied that the women would
take care of the dead and wounded just as
they had done in the case of the man who
kept "The Shades of Death" in Cincinnati.
The women had promised the proprietor,
Mr.. Phillips, to patronize him when he
| went into another business. This they
| had done, and Mr.. P. was now engaged in
successful temperance grocery.
Mr.. Lewis said he was in Congress yes
| terday, and q member told him that this
movement was destroying the revenue. He
had assured the member that for every dol
lar lost to the revenue one hundred dollars
would be saved. Applause 1t is a
horrible thought that the government is
willing to let the whisky traffic go on for
the sake of dollars and cents. Applause.
1t is perfectly immaterial what Congress
does about it; the women will break it
| up.
In reply to question, DR.. Lewis said
he was IN favor Of calling first upon the
druggists, because none of them liked to
be called rumsellers. He then invited
the men in the house in favor of the wo.
mems movement to rise and signify the
fact. The ladies in favor of the move
ment were then invited to signify their
sentiments. At least two.thrds of the
fair sex rose to their feet, in attestation OF
their sympathy with them. Rev. Mr.. Den
nison proposed three cheers for the ladies',
which were given with will.
Mr.. Davis, druggist, Endorsed the re.
marks of DR.. Lewis in reference to the
sale of liquors in drug stores.
Rev. Mr.. Hall announced that DR.. Lewis
would remain in the city until Wednesday
evening, when he would lecture at Lincoln
Hall.
The congregation then sung, " Praise
God from whom all blessings flow" and at
10 O'Clock was dismissed with the benedic-
ton by DR.. Gray.
The ladies' met at 5 p. m. yesterday at
Lincoln Hall. Rev. DR.. Gray presided.
Addresses were made by DR.. Gray, and
Revs. Dennison, Hall Prcsbrey and DR..
Lewis. While DR.. Lewis was speaking a
man in the audience arose and pledged
himself to hereafter abstain from strong
drink. This action was received with greaa
applause
The meetings heve been changed from
the Y. NJ. G. A. building to Wesley
chapel. The ladies' meeting at one o'clock
| to-day was led by Mrs. Burrows, and was
well attended. The prayer meeting in the
same place between 5 and 6 O'Clock this
afternoon will be led by Rev. J. G. But.
Ter. The feeling is that the ''personal pri-
vate visitation" method should be pursued
here. One saloon-keeper has offered his
place for meetings. Washington Star,