Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1874-02-19
The Temperance Crusade in Southern
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Correspondence Chicago Tribune.l


Correspondence Chicago Tribune.l
CINCINNATI, Feb. 4-The woman's,
whiskywar shows no signs of abate-
ment. At Franklin, Warren County.
the siege of the saloons is kept up with
out intermission. On commencing their
work for last week, the ladies directed
nearly all their efforts against one sa-
loon, kept by Mr.. Weber. Nobly and
brayely did they stick to their post
from early dawn to late at night,
watching and praying in front of the
saloon. On Saturday evening he came
to time, and signed the pledge never
to engage In the business again in the
place. The committee then presented
the pledge to Mr.. Spader who also
signed. After signging the pledge Mr.
Weber opened his doors and invited
the ladies in, and they held a general
prayer and praise meeting. None
seemed to enjoy it much more than he
did, shaking hands with the women
who had prayed SO fervently for him
during the week, and he seemed happy
that he had taken the step at last. On
ly two saloons and one drugstore re-
main which have not complied with the
conditions of the pledge. These, Of
course, will receive all attention pos
BILE.
At Hillsborro, Highland County, the
eighty-three ladies who occupied the
tabernacle in front of Dunn's drug
store have renewed their shanty and
suspended operations ON account of
having been served with an Injunction
from Judge Stafford.
Mr.. Dunn has entered suit against
the ladies for trespass and defamation
of character, laying his damages at
$4,000. When the injunction is dis
solved, the ladies propose to continue
their work of love in prayer and song.
In the the meantime immense temper
ance meetings are being held in church.
es. At London, Madison county, the
temperance excitement is at fever heat.
A petition to stop the traffic in the town
has received over 1000 signatures.
Crowded meetings, alternating between
churches, have been held every evening.
The ladies called on druggists, and,
without exception, they signed the
pledge and entered heartily upon the
work. The dealers, of whom their are
twenty-five or thirty, have not yielded,
though they are visited daily by from
fifty to one hundred ladies. Feeling is.
becoming more intense every hour.
Yesterday morning it was resolved to
close all the business houses for one
hour from 8 a. M, till victory is secur-
ed. At the tap of the bell, banks, stores.
and shops are closed, and thepeople as
semble for prayer.
Strong SYMPTOMS of crusade have
broken out in Logan, Hooking county;
also at Cedarville, Greene county. At
the latter place two saloon keepers have
struck their colors in anticipation of
trouble and will move away
The ladies went their rounds yester-
day, as usual, at Morrow, Warren coun-
ty. At Jerold's saloon they were re-
ceived kindly by JerOld and his wife,
who entertained them, and thanked
them for the call. Mrs. Jerold Joined
in urging her husband to sell out. An
other saloon-koeper called on was court
teous but says though he has banished
strong liquors he will continue to sell
wine and beer. At Waynesville, War
rem county, the war for total suppress
sion is actively maintained. Three law
suits have been begun by wives, under
the law. One grocery-keeper has sold
out to temperance man. The women
held prayer-meeting yesterday at Ro-
per's saloon. He received them mood
ly, but let them proceed without inter
ruptlon.
Hostilities have commenced at Mos
COW, Clermont county. The first meet
ing was held last Wednesday, at which
sixty ladies were enrolled The first
visit was made next day at IL a. m.
Twenty-six ladies went to Wintzel's sa-
loon. He took zach name at the door
in writing, When the ladies got inside
they discovered that red pepper, had
been placed on the stove and scattered
on the floor. Those who sang were
obliged to go outside, but several re-
manned in and prayed while the propri-
etor danced and made irreverent re-
marks. His wife and daughter ordered
the ladies away, but were met with pious
expOstulations. In the afternoon the
praying-bandw went to Arms saloon. The
greeting of the proprietor and his wife
was polite, and both were moved to
tears by the persuasive talk of the visit
ors. The saloon keeper, however,
would make no promises.
At New Vienna, Clark county, the
only saloon-keeper holding out is Van
Pelt The guard over his house con-
sisted of eight or ten ladies, who are re-
lieved everytwo hours. Van Pelt seems
to enjoy their prolonged visits, and in
vites them in warmly, treating them
with every civilty. This daily watching
does not suit the customers, who OBJ
ject to having their names enrolled as
frequenters. Van Welt says he will not
quit the business as long as he can
raise money TO buy pint of rum, and
the women say they will never raise the
siege until they pray him out.
Sea.Sickness.
The opinion SO commonly held in re-