The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-05-18
4 PROTEST FROM THE WOMEN.
Mr.. Parsons Proposed Ordinance Licensing
Dsreputable Houses Denounced.

Yesterday afternoon number of ladies met
in the lectureroom of the Second Presbyterian
Church to protest against the ordinance to be in
troduced by Councilman Pearson. to license and
regulate houses of illfame in this city. Mrs. e.
A Parker presided, and Mrs. Hannah M. Furras
acted as secretary. The object of the meeting
was stated, and the infamy Of licensing prossi-
tuition was vigorously denounced by several la
dies
Mrs. Finch then read the following protest,
to which the ladies affixed their names. and Mrs.
Trueblood, Mrs. Finch, Mrs. Parker Mrs. Eek
ert, Mrs. Tousey. Mrs. Haughton. Mrs. Hadley
aud Miss Miller were appointed to present the
petition to the Council, after which the meeting
adjourned
To the Honorable Council and Board Of Aldermen of
the City of indianapolis:
Whereas, In various cities Of the United States and
other nominal Christian nations, acts have been pro-
posed and in some instances passed licensing and at
tempt to regulate the social evil, and
Whereas, From certain published interviews and
notices in our local papers, we are convinced that IN
intended to conceal the real object there is
danger of such regulation" being attempted in our
own city, and
Whereas, Defenseless women are the intended VIC
Tins of all such atrocious schemes therefore, be it
Resolved, That we, women OF Indianapolis, believ-
ing it to be honor and duty to enter unqualified
protest against any legislation licensing or attempting
to regulate in any this sin that degrades
and women alike destroys the love and sanctity of
home and parental affection and thus removes the
pillars upon which rest the fabric of civilized
ciety,
Resolved, That we denounce the sin of prostitu-
ton as crime against God and mankind which
hideous deformity be concealed under legal regaa,
nor will work house penalties afford adequate restitu
ton.
Resolved That we declare all such legislation sin
against religion, decency and morality.
Resolved, That we believe we have the support of
all good men everywhere and that we feel assured
that pure women throughout city shudder at the
threatened dangers of licensed prostitution and would
gladly sign this protest.
May Wright Sewall, r. L. Doolittle,
Mary George, Mrs Haughton.
Missouri Riggs, Jennie P. Wright,
M. Stewart, M. NJ. Stewart,
Lucy III. Stage, Eudora Tousey,
Mrs. NJ 4. Fugate, Mrs Mrs E. ". HAYS
Jane Trueblood, Carrie E. r. Evans.
Elizabeth III. Mendenhal, M. c. Stubs,
Minnie Lamb, Hannah G. Adams,
Mary B. S. Wright Anna B. Cannon,
Addie Kenworthy, Fannie H. Johnson,
Anna c. Tyler, Hannah NJ. Furnas,
Mary 4. Pyle, Elizabeth NJ. Hadley,
Mary Carter Matte " Adams,
JaneC. Fletcher, Huldah A. Timberlake,
Hettie NJ Adams Rosa E. Brown,
Sarah T. Morrison, Ann Eliza Stratton,
Minnie RUSSELL T. J. Anderson,
"a. A. Dixon, Alice H. Taylor,
u. G. Marmon, M. G. Stubs,
Clara E. Pray, Edna B. Pyle,
Jennie King, Anna Mills
Matte johnson, Q. B. johnson,
Rebecca NJ. Moves. Ella NJ. Reed,
Flora Harvey, Detha b. Harvey,
Emma G. Stanton, Carrie E. Hadley,
Catherine Morrison, Martha Harvey,
Adde Steadman, Mrs /. l.. Bloomer,
Mrs. 9. E. Sims, Mrs. NJ. NJ. Finch
Alice M. Catheart, Lena Miller,
Maggie Chandler, NJ A: Chandler,
Julia Huey M. j. McChesney.
Myra Lame, Mrs. D. w. Copeland,
G. Wangford, Mrs. J. E. Gilbert