St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-09-06

This peerless advocate of temperate living
has begun work of great accomplishment in ST.
Paul. Coming to this community, almost un-
heralded, though not unknown, in four short
days he produced an eifecl and commands a re-
spect and attention here never before accorded to
any person engaged in the temperance work in any
of its various forms. The cause for this is self
evident. He comes here, as he goes every
where, to win men to his standard, not to drive
or FOL c. anyone to think with him. or to change
their walk in lie, except of their own free Volt
ton. No one has before presented this subject
before this community in the light. Mr..
Murphy is the originator of the Blue Ribbon
| token, and yet not the originator, for that
blem was suggested for similar purpose in the
earliest days of which mankind now have any
authentic record. He adopted it as the sign and
crown of his work and no man can look upon it
without being admonished OF a duty that is
pleasant, which relieves instead of entaing bur
dens, an Obligation which makes men free, as
the hundreds OF thousands who have adopted it
gladly testify.
So much has been accomplished BY this gifted
man, who offers nothing but the gospel Of peace
and love that it seems as if every thoughtful man
and woman of the city would had themselves
sclf-moved to surround him, to catch the spirit
and temper which animates him, and with malice
toward none, with charity for all, join him in the
great and good work nc has so wonderfully
begun. Indeed il seems impossible 10 believe
that any can look askance upon the Murphy
movement. There is in it no seeking for glory or
any form of personal exaltation. 1t is only the
bringing of glad tdings to those who need the
help and encouragement it affords.
Before the present visit of MIR Murphy to st.
Paul Their, is Disgusting the truth that state of
lethargy and non-interest prevailed. AS compared
with the whole population, the per cent of people,
no matter what their moral convictions, inclined
to devote time and energy to q work of this
nature was at the very minimum. The devoted
| ladies of the Woman's Christian Temperance
Union, though meeting with many friendly hands,
| felt this keelly, but 1t is their glory that they
have not faltered, but have pressed on, until
now with Gods help and Francis NIurphys
labors it seems possible that very many of the
community may see eye to eye and stand to-
gether for the goodness there is in life, Tor the
protection Of the weak and careless, and all who
need or may be helped by the loving kindness of
the great Teacher who said Love one another,
and also, do We unto others as we would have
| them do unto you.
| Mr.. Murphy is to remain in the city but u few
days more, and during the remainder of his stay
| lueTC ue SuCu duuleuCCS SUJucFSu ABOUT
him that auditorium will be large enough to
contain the multitude Men and women should
have the inclination to drop other things, to
forego incidents of seeming pleasure and Geyote
their time and effort to the building up of the
| valuable sentiment that has begun to take root.
| Francis Murphy is sowing good seed There
| is no doubt about that. 1t is for the men and
women of st. Paul to see that it falls good
| ground. The harvest is great, the laborers have
been few. Let them be multiplied many fold.
At the prayer meeting held last Wednesday after
noon Mrs. Commodore Davidson made the tender
of the of the Grand Opera House for meet
| ing next Sunday afternoon. Mr.. Murphy and
the friends present gladly accepted the gift, and
at $3.50 p. IN. that day Gospel Temperance
mass meeting will be held, and from that meet
ing mighty influence should 90 out Com
mittees of men as well as ladies should be desig
mated to cooperate with Mr.. Murphy and make
the limited period of his further stay of inestim
able and permanent value to the city and the
! cause. Many hearts have been touched, many
minds quickened, many good resolves taken and
the ball is rolling. Now is the time to speed the
work. This appeal should not reach the gener
! Gus people of st. Paul in vain. If any have been
! Indifferent, let such now be aroused if any have
been careless, let them put on energy; if any have
| been waiting, let them buckle on the armor; il
any feel the personal sense of security let them
show it by helping those who approaching
the danger line. Men and brethren there is work
for you all. Remember, you are not asked to
| glorify Francis Murphy, do all you can, you can
not do that but you asked to hold up his
hands, so that with Gods help his coming shall
be the beginning and remaining of new and
helpful life to hundreds of men, blessing I'M
told among the homes of the city.