Connecticut western news., 1874-02-13
Fighting King Alcohol.
Inaugurating a New Temperance Move
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the men only assisting at the business meetings and contributing literally to the guarantee fund.
 But this is a war in which very little money can be used or is needed. In fact, I have reason to think that the whisky men would like nothing better just now than to have the reformers be- gin with the use of money-that is, by going to law. The opposition can raise plenty of money, and could fight the matter to the Supreme Court and back ; but money is of no use whatever in fighting this kind of movement. When platoon of kind-hearted and soft-spoken women come into man s house, ask his permission therefor, and then drop on their knees and go to praying for him, the use of money does not seem practicable.
 The meeting last night seemed as if swayed by one soul, and after the re- ligious exercises, partook very much of the style of Methodist revival and "'experience meeting" The report of the Secretary, Miss Kate Dwyer, giving account of the last two days work, is so good an illustration of the spirit in which this movement is carried on, and is moreover of such beauty in itself, that present it entire:
 MISS DIVERS REPORT.
 GREENFIELD, Ohio, Friday Jan, 2s, 1874.
 At the close of the hsur of prayer held by the business men of our community this morn ing the Ladies League assembled at the church. After commenting our cause to the Heavenly Father as has always been our custom, we started forth
 It was intended to call on Dr. T. s. McGur- roAgh again this morning, but on reaching the drug store we learned that it had not been opened since his return from Cincinnati and our first visit was to MT. Kaiser. We presented our suppications for him to God in songs and prayers, and then commended to him the deal CTS pledge. But our hearts were not prepared to receive this blessing, and we left him still unyielding.
 We were received by Mir. Clinton in his very gentlemany manner, seats being prepared for almost every lady. Yet the heavenly stranger, kindest of all friends, still stands knocking at the door of his heart still, alas not admitted.
 Mr. Brady the clerk at Mr. CrOthers's saloon, kindly received us, MT. Brothers being still ab- sent. He pleads that this business is the only one he can engage in to support his family de- gently Better is little with fear of the Lord than great treasures and trouble there with. The blessing of the Lord maketh rich, and He addeth no sorrow with it. "
 Mr. Powell, himself 0 temperate man, still deals out to his fellow-men that which has caused 50 much suffering and misery, because, as he acknowledges, it is speedier way of making money than by manual labor An inheritance may be gotten hastily, but the end thereof shall not be blessed"
 No meeting was held this afternoon. AL though, if we looked at the labors of this day as only the work of men, we might think noth- ing had been accomplished, we feel strength ened and encouraged to pursue the work to- morrow with renewed diligence. AS we came from the different establishments, sometimes with sorrowful hearts because our requests were not granted we were encouraged by the peals of the church bell telling us that another prayer on our behalf had ascended to the Throne of Mercy.
 When returning from our labors in the even- ing we are often asked, Have you done any good to-day?" It seems strange that those who believe in the promises of God would ask such question. Methinks had such 8 question been asked of the Children of Israel, on any of those six days in which they surrounded the walls of Jericho, or even during the six times on the seventh day, their answer would have been the words of the Load to Joshua: [" 1 have given into thy hand Jericho, and the king thereof, and the mighty men of valor. These men had neither the Prophets, nor the Gospels, nor the many recorded answers to prayer that God has been granting through all ages down to the present time, to encourage them; yet, by faith, the walls of Jericho fell down after they were compassed about seven days. Even so, dear friends, shall it be with us. 'eHe that goeth forth weeping, bearing precious seed, shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with him."
 DETERMINED TO PROSECUTE.
 As the young lady read this in clear, melodious voice, there was the stiffness of intense feeling in the house, and de- termination showed on every face. After addresses by the Rev. D. D. Crothers, MT. Mitchell, and others, varied by some excellent music, one gentleman arose and called attention to statement that "The Ladies' Temper ance League of Greenfield were collect ing evidence upon which to prosecute the liquor sellers, and already had a basis for fifty indictments" Such in- tention was promptly disavowed, and MT. Metcalfe appointed a committee of one to write to the Gazette and correct the statement.
 It is curious fact, in this Greenfield movement, that although they have a legal hold upon the liquor sellers, they refuse to avail themselves of it. As one speaker said, "We intend to cure this disease by better treatment that shall not leave drug disease in the system.
 
 and iealousies in the community; but prayer and good words leave no sting behind. We don't intend to try legal remedies till prayer and good words are exhausted, and love has lost it's power; and we don't intend that shall be until the whole work is accomplished"
 And truly there is philosophy in this. At fourteen places where liquor was sold only six remain, and not an unkind word has been spoken. Of the four drug stores two have signed the dealers pledge; but Doctors Clinton and Powell still hold out. Dr. Clinton is noted for the urbanity with which he receives the ladies. A few days ago he requested them to stop while he went out and thrashed rowdy who was making 8 disturbance in front of the store. But Dr. Powell is not so urbane, and it is said that he proposes to start free-and- easy" He has an exten- sive dwelling back of his store. The conditions drawn up for the La. dies League are worthy of all praise. They request no one to join who will not subscribe to this their belief
 First-That intemperance is the great evil ot the times.
 | SeconQ-1nat 1t IS eSpeclally a great eVll IT | Greenfield; and
 Third-That it can be eradicated by thii method if consistently adhered to.
 PRAYER AND MORAL FORGE.
 This is signed by 13O ladies. It ii further agreed that they are "not to promise any patronage or threaten any persecution" for compliance or refusal They are simply to appeal to the deal CTS as gentlemen of honor and lovers ot their fellow-men, and for the rest trus to prayer and moral forces. Most o. the remaining dealers are pretty firmly fixed they own the property they arc established in, and the property hold ers' pledge does not affect them.
 To-day the ladies are out in full force. They remain but short time at each saloon, delivering one prayer