A mob, headed by an organization of brewers, rushed upon them, kicking them, striking them with their fists and hitting them with brickbats.

The women were locked in a store away from the infuriated mob, who, on the arrival of a stronger body of police, were dispersed, cursing and yelling as they went.

The next day, taking their lives in their hands, a larger company of women went out, and somewhat similar scenes were enacted.

Meantime, public meetings, called in the churches, were so crowded that standing room could not be found.
The clergy, as one man, came to the front.

Business men left their stores and shops, ministers their studies, and a thousand manly men went out to defend the praying women.