. The great American book of biography . them to a part of the campaignhe preached a sermon Feb-ruary 14, 1892, in which heattacked the administrationof the city with unsparinghand. During the next fourweeks, through detectivesand through personal visits,Dr. Parkhurst secured twohundred and eighty-fourcases of gross violation oflaw, and on March 13th hepreached his second sermon,in which he could say Iknow. When summonedbefore the Grand Jury, histestimony was unimpeachable and had great effect, for the Jury in its chargeboldly condemned the police. It is needless to say that Dr. Parkh
. The great American book of biography . them to a part of the campaignhe preached a sermon Feb-ruary 14, 1892, in which heattacked the administrationof the city with unsparinghand. During the next fourweeks, through detectivesand through personal visits,Dr. Parkhurst secured twohundred and eighty-fourcases of gross violation oflaw, and on March 13th hepreached his second sermon,in which he could say Iknow. When summonedbefore the Grand Jury, histestimony was unimpeachable and had great effect, for the Jury in its chargeboldly condemned the police. It is needless to say that Dr. Parkhurstsarraignment created a great sensation, for his sermons were reported andcommented upon in every newspaper of the city. The individuals who wereattacked at first smiled and paid little attention. Many who were his friendssaid he was righteous overmuch ; others said he was an alarmist; others,that he sought notoriety ; others ridiculed him, or showed indignation at hismethods; some even said he was a public nuisance. Still he kept on. H. rAKKlllKcT. DWIGHT L. MOODY. 591 until by his charges and proofs he forced an investigation by the revelations made before the investigating committee abundantly con-firmed Dr. Parkhursts allegations. Police officers in high positions werebrought to trial and convicted and others fled. The community was shockedand disgusted by the revelations, and, as a result of the movement begunby the fearless reformer, the elections of November, 1894, completely over-threw the political ring in control of the city, which was now placed in chargeof men pledged to reform, and to honest and faithful administration of thelaws. It is not too much to say that had it not been for the able anduntiring efforts of Dr. Parkhurst this revolution would not have taken well deserves the triumph he has gained. Every newspaper speaks of himwith respect and no one dares to ignore him. It is a personal victory probablyunequaled in this cou
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