New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-05-18
A CRUSADE AGAINST CRIME.
DIR. PARkHURST AT A MASS-MEETING.
HE DELIVERS \ STRONG ADDRESS ~ BLOOMING
DALE CHURCH-DRs. PETERS AND
IGLFHART ALSO SPEAK.

HE DELIVERS STRONG ADDRESS ~ BLOOMING
DALE CHURcII-DRs. PETERS AND
IGLFHART ALSO SPEAK.
The crusade against crime vallantly carried on
for several weeks by the Rev. Dr. Pafkhurst received
strong impetus the meeting held In the
Blooningdale Reformed Church, Boulevard and west
sixty-elghtst St.. last evening The meeting was called
by the Rev. DR.. Madison C. Peters. pastor OF the
church, who with the Rev DR.. Parklurst. ID. J. Bur
re aud F. c. Iglehart made eloquent addresses. Inc
church wa, crowded with people, who gave every
evidence OF the deepest Interest In the good Work OF
cleansing New-York City
When Dr. Parkhurst was introduced by the pastor
Of the church the of God who had begun the
work, who loved by nj decent people for the
enemies he had made the applause was long ana
loud For several minutes the minister endeavored III
vain 10 make himself heard above the din
Of beating hands. When. at last he WIS
allowed to continue. II was amid silence as demon
stratve OF faith interest had been the preceding
applause.
Tho doctor expressed his satisfaction at the en-
couragcment which his undertaking had met. not only
in New-Norl but all over the land. The public, ne
said. was waking up. good results certain to
follow. There evcn he added good deal OF
activity among th6 police. 1t right to praise
those officials who active. Captain Cross. in the
Eleventh Precinct. had closed up fifty resorts. 81
don't know" continued the preacher, "whether he
has done this because he wishes to or because he has
to. Bat he has accomplished good results,
and results what we want. Great
results are to follow this movement II we can create
I'm the minds Of individuals the feeling that they are
responsible for the moral condition Of this city. You
and accountable for the veal Of New York. Tam.
maryland by Tammany | do not mean political
organization. but organization Of freeboocrs-occu-
pies its position Of influence and power I'm New York
because you aud have allowed IT TO that Iniu
cnce Remember that. That thought should be taken
home and sanctied. There Is always spasm Of vlr-
tue about November. Editorials written and
preached setting forth the evil, Of the city
government. But after the elections the preachers
and editors too often silent. We must
Der that duty dDcs not end with the elections
In November. our officials our servants: we are
not their servants. II l. the business Of the people to
watch them and We are going to watch them 1t IS
the duty Of the Judge sit the bench and II is the
duty ~ the people 10 at the judiciary and In
! tend to III upon them.
In this great Republic continued the speaker
| " the sovereignty 1, with the citizens and 1t never
passes from them. You may put the police depart
ment the judicial department. the other departments
together YOU WILL But our individual responsibility
before the individual. and God ceases. We
,ovcrelgns from November to November and must
exercise that sovereignty. 1t Is my hope that there
may b. developed in this city clear consciousness
" individual duty. and that each person may seize
| hold Of some part 81 the municipal government and
| llfc. master H. details and watch the steward
ship Of sclfimposcd rules. Facts arc
| logical bullets. When first went before
| tho Grand Jury dId not have 80 many
facts q, have to-day. But oday, II occupy a
position u any Influence in this movcment-and /
speak Alphabetically !, becausc stand and
.ay before any department j know That il what
all should be able to do. Nothing 80 fnghtens evil
docr, - to be confronted by those who know. Take
hold of the condition 81 your city and make Yourselves
masters You should bccome thoroughly con
ycr-ant with those conditions that when You come
IN contact with the authorities, ,on surely will YOU
can oo. them siright In the eyes aud etflhe blows
between the eyes. Light IS whnt We want These
people hate the light. iird, Of prey seek cover In
day time
The doctor expressed tho belief that the public
mind ripe for reform. Already there were Ell
oonrnging signs the nation Of societies Of men -
10 about and weed out notorious places. But 1t was
necessary for all good citizens Ia cOn.bnc-lebrcw' =,
Irutc-innts Catholics AMI outsldc II the churches
Interested In purity. Every preacher should put
himself on record nov. lie should not wait 1t was
Ia, pirng to think that good work done In this city was
work done for the whole country. Letters had come
f., him rom all part, OF the Nari H. prng what had
beer done.
! an can get 900 Young men, added the doctor.
IA take their oahs to do what they can To better
this community. can whip Iammnny every uhc'
and eventually there viii be nothing left Of 1t bu'
, IA stinkins memory , -.
! Dr. Peters ais, made strong adore, and ar
raigrcd the police officials Of this CITY, mere Wtn
hnr,.t pnl.rmcn. hc SAID some Of them did ti.lr
duty. captain smith, In the doctors district dli
IN. duty and disDrrily house was not 10 b." iOn
I'm the district. But mat Ill were not Hike captain
smith WIS proved hy the wealth whlth thoN Wl'
accumulated. Police captains with small incomes
cond not purchase browustone hons, unless thel
| e,f money dishonesty or had remarkable genius
Ifr finance. Bnt ms condition Of Affairs would n"l
r, main Dr. Iafhhut- had been called by God. an
| although he might have violated certain laws OF
ldcc.ncy h. would. with the help Of God, save the
city. believe. aHd'u inc p'stV' III
| miNing religion aud politics when there r.
any religion 10 mix. This city must be
cleanscdr
| Interesting and stirring remarks were also made
by Dr, Iurreil and lglohaIt. Dr. ParkhuiNt sad
| DR. Iglehart, Is "A dynamite bomb, buzz saw God
has called him to lead the hosts. W" nave Ia'th III
him and shall follow him
| Afior the applause had died away scores oil young
| men. AT the Invitation OF Or; tarhhursl' sshcu
nndrc binding Themselves To aid I'm the regeneration
! ~ the city, DR.. Peters asked that money be sent
Ia tho doctor also, I" MIA IN carrying on INC ere"
work 80 au-plciOusN begun.