The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1877-07-03
TEMPERANCE.
The Murphy Movement Inaugu-
rated at Smsth's Hall Last Night
"A Large Gathering Of the Peo-
pie Of Sedalia.

In persuance Of the notice given in yes.
terday's BAzOO, a crowded audience assem-
bled at Smiths Hall, last night, 10 witnes.
and take part in the Inauguration Of the
Murphy temperance movement in this city
under the auspices of Messis. Page and
Dunlap, apostles Of the new temperance
disp, nsation. The proceedings were begun
with singing and prayer, when Mr.. John NJ.
Dunlap took the stand and explained
THE OBJECTS AND PURPOSES
Of the movement. II differed from any
which had proceeded il in originating with
man who had experienced himself the
most distressing effects of persistent in
Temperance Ii had made him 4 moral AMI
social wreck, and had brought him To the
shadow Of the galIows and the darkness oi
the prison. Whatever may have been the
influence which imPelled him to devote his
life to the reformation Of those of his fell
low men who were in danger Of encounter
ing the same perils. they were at least suifi
cient TO help him to the successfully inau-
guration of the great reformatory movement
Of the age. Mr.. Dunlap WAS himself
striking example Of its benificencr. He had
BEEN A DRUNKAED,
and had wallOwed in the mire Of dissipation
had sounded to its depths the pit Of
social depravity, and had beed rescued and
put upon his feet again by the saving in
fuences which this movement employed.
1t is possible that he, like many Others,
would have rejected their influences, had
they come in other shape than they did.
But AS il Providence was helping in
the work, there was that in the movement
which appealed 70 the best elements OF
human nature, and
TOOK HOLD OF THE HEART
as we'll as the understanding. Mr.. Dun
lap was sure it would do for any one else
v hat It had done for him and thousands Of |
others, who, like himself. had tasted the |
bitter drugs of the lowest degradation. Of
lac necessity Of leading temperate lives. it
Vas not necessary TO speak. No man had
.ver yet been found bold enough to defend
he Inebriale tr the trade Of the rum seller
the unconscious agent perhap, Of more
'uin and misery in the world than every
au,e combined. These men perhaps had
4 the living death they were dealing out
ON EVERY SIDE.
{ they did he was sure il would require
mt little argument to turn them from the
rror of their way.
Mr.. Dunlap WAS succeeded BY the Rev.
ir. Page, who analysed the pledge and
bowed what il meant. 1t was a written
romise of every one who signed j, TO alb
tain from the use OF Intoxicating liquors
$ beverage, and to Use his influence To
induce Others to abstain. Ii was gauge Of
is word and personal honor covenant to
imself ami his God. Mr.. Pages address
'as very effective and was listened to with !:
,arked attention. At its conclusion the
ing "Nineiy and Nine" was sung by the
hoir, and the audience joi..ed in it. Mr..
age ha. previously invited those present
} come up during the singing Of this song !,
nd
SIGN THE PLEDGE.
Iany complied with the request, although
Tiers took advantage Of the momentary
infusion 10 escape. Mr.. Page appealed
,udly to those to stay. His evident anx- .
'ty had the effect Of restraining the steps j
some, while it apparently FASTENED those .
Others.
A few exhOrtations were then made BY {
veral prominent citizens and the move &"
ent was promised their hearty co-opera-
on and support. II the weather permits 3
is promised this evening to hold the meet
q al the court house square. 1t is good c
ea, since the extreme heat Of the hall Il
nders crowded audience extremely I'M
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