Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, July 28, 1905, Page 4

AWONDERFUL GATHERING Eloquent and Stirring Address Delivered By Rev. James A. Worden, D. D., of Philadelphia. Proofs of the Divine Inspiration of the Bible Marshalled In Belief Compelling Array. Conference Profoundly Moved by Won- derful Sermon and Masterful Address. Those who attended the even- ing session of the Bemidji Bible Conference last evening will not forget the occasion in this life whatever they may do in the next, The most wonderful and mas- terful address ever given in northern Minnesota was that given by Dr. Worden of Philadel- phia upon the Inspiration of the Bible. Dr. Worden is one of the most earnest speakers that ever stood in a pulpit and his words of last evening cawe because they could not be stopped. Foran hour he held his audience in thrall and it is doubtfulif anyone | lett the church last evening who was not thoroughly convinced that he had witnessed a mani- festation of the power of Al- mighty God. Dr. Worden’s manner in the pulpit must be seen; it cannot be described. 1tis that of a mas- ter; it is that of a man through whom God speaks: it is pleading, it is winning, it is compelling. No more notable argument for the upholding of the Inspiration of the Bible was ever made than that poured forth so eloquently and so irresistably last evening by Dr. Worden. Dr. Worden defined inspiration as, “That in- fluence of the Holy Ghost, upon the writers of the Bible, which _faught them what and how to write, so that what they wrote was the very word of God,” and made the congregation repeat the definition until they knew it. He showed by forcetful logic how Inspiration is neither Revelation, Spiritual Ilumination, Provi- dential Control or Human Genius with which it is so often con- founded. Holding up the Book of Books, caressing it with the touch of a lover, Dr. Worden thriiled his audience through and through with his mastertul plea for a pro- per conception of the Word of God, He declared the Inspira- tion of the Bible proved beyond controversy and in burning phrase showed how Reason, the Bible, Christ and the Holy Gnost upheld beyond the possibility of a doubt that the Bible is the ir- spired work of the Almighty. It is doubtful if more eloquent words ever fell from the lips of man than those with which Dr. Worden enforced for thirty min- utes this the application of his address. Illustration, argument, denunciation, appeal. crowded hard upon each other, filling many an eye, moving every heart, and thrilling the congregation with irresistable conviction. When the speaker concluded the con- gregation sat silent as though under the influence of a mighty spell. Last evening’s meeting was remarkable in other ways. It was presided over by Rev. J. R. Pratt. Two gospel hymns were sung by Rev. Ralph T, Fulton of Warren, Mr. Fulton has a rich, mellow, most musical baritone voice and nothing could be more touching than his “singing of the gospel.” A unique reading, ac- companied by music, was given by Mrs. J. M. Freeburg of Black- duck, “The Little Red Cradle,” a memory of homeand mother that moved every soul in the congre- gation. Allinall it may safely said that last evening’s session of the Conference was the most remarkable and profoundlyaffect- ing meeting ever held in Bemidji. YESTERDAY AETERNOON. The closing number of the pro- gram yesterday afternoon was a paper by Rev. J. F. McLeod on the Indian Training School at Tucson, Arizona. This school is maintained by the church at an annual expense of $20,000 and its work has demonstrated conclu- sively that Indians may be given a Christian education which will fit them for self support. Fifty applicants were turned away from the school last fall. The work of the school is industrial as well as mental and spiritual. The children of the school main- tain a missionary in China and Mr. McLeod declared that their religous activity and earnestness would shame the white race. The paper was one of the most inter- esting read at the Conference. MORNING SESSION. The attendance this morring was the smallest of the Confer. ence thus far, Sup’tR. F, Sul- zer presided, and opening exer- cises were conducted by Rev. Barrackman of Iowa. Dr. R. N. Adams discussed, “Why the Shorter Catechism should be taught in the Sunday School,” and declared that there was no question that it should be taught, for it contains the system of doctrine taught in the Holy Scriptures and it further con- tains the great truths of the Bible. Dr. Worden followed sup- porting Dr. Adams argument and cited the fact that both Cleve- land and Roosevelt learned the shorter catechism when they were boys. Dr. Worden then gave a normal lesson on the subject of Child Conversion, usingthe blackboard. He said that the object of the Sunday School is to bring the child to Christ, and to teach him to work for Christ, and to do this Dr. Werden declared that the Sunday School leaders must be permeated with Christ. He said that there are Sunday Schools where a child could no more be converted than in a saloon. Suggested a committee in every Sunday School on spirit- ual life. Rev. Ralph Fulton rendered a solo mast acceptably and Rev. Pratt addressed the Conference on the subject of Qualification and Responsibility of Sunday School Teachers. The teacher must study the Bible and must know experimentally the truths he attempts to teach. He em- phasised the need of the personal love for souls on the part of the teacher. Rev. Gilchristfollowed with a talk on the Superintend- ent of the Sunday School, point- ing out not the need for better superiatendents, but the need for better Christian workers. Rev. Hayes of Grand Forks was called upon and gave an im- prompt talk on Sunday School work. : i AFTERNOON. Rev. S. R. Ferguson of Cedar Rapids, Iowa presented a paper on Training Children in Benevol- ences, declaring that the train- ing must begin at home. Mrs. Oberg of Blackduck delighted the Conference with a solo and Dr. Freeburg sang Peace, Sweet Peace, Dr. Worden conducted a second normal lesson on Prepar- ation for Child Conversion and Rev. W. S, Ward of Crookston made an address on The Up - to- Date Sunday School suggesting the numerous elements neces sary to such a school, punctually, keeping out of ruts, ministering to the spiritual, training teach- ers, ete. Tonight’s Program. EVENING. i Rev. R.L. Barack- each, by Missionary of Towa. Address Dr. Worden. Program Tomorrow. Mr1ss1ON DAY—MORNING. Rev. James H. Nicol, Thief River 10:02—"Freedom’s Missions”......Rev. R. T FPulton, Warren. 10:25—Mission Study... Roberts, Minneap 11:00—Bible Study .... James A. Wor- den, D. D., Philadelphia. iss Violet M. AFTERFOON. by Missionaries from r, Duluth. . Crookston. - R. L. Barackman rof. H. B. Woodworth, of North Dakota. --Rev. J. R. Pratt, Al- 3:00—RBible Stu bany, N. Y. EVENING. 8:00—Missions and the Presbyterian Church Robert N. Adams,Minueapolis udy -~Rev. J.R. Pratt, Al- 8:50—RBible bany. White Earth Indians vs. Be- midji Sunday at the fair grounds. DOUBLED UP IN FIVE YEARS Minnesota Indians Not Dy- ing Out As Frequently Claimed. Final figures on the Indian population of the state were an- nounced today by the state census bureau. The figures show that the red men have in- creased nearly 50 per cent in Minnesota during the last fiye years. The total Indian popula-] tion in 1900 was 6,492, as against 10,225 in 1905. A controversy has arisen in Norman county which will lead to the partial recounting of the White Earth reservation Indians who held allotments in that county. The citizens of Norman county declare that the Indians should be regarded as citizens, as they hold allotments and that the increase in numbers should be credited to Norman county. i o CHIPPEWAS ARE MAD Department Cancels 2,000 Allotments on White Earth" Reservation. 0T ON THE SQUARE. N Indians Greatly Excited Over the Matter and Want Allotments to Stand. The Chippewas of the Missis- sippi'at White Earth are incensed over the action of the department of Indian affairs in ordering that the allotments of Indian lands made this spring and summer to the Chippewas and their kin be annulled, and have sent Ed L. Warren, Cass Lake to Crookston to consult Congressman Steener- son in regard to the matter and if possible obtain a counter- manding order from the depart- ment. In accordance with the: Steen-! lerson bill of April 24, 1904, which proyided that an allotment of 80 acres should- be given to each Chippewa entitled to such parcel of land, Agent Michelet of White Earth this spring began the dis- tributions of the land to the Red men and to date there has been alloted 2,000 different descrip- tions, and the present ruling of the department of Indian affairs will annul and make void. The work of making the allotment is tedious both upon the officials and upon the Indians and both are opposed to the cancellation of the allotments which have been made and the redistribution of the Chippewa lands. The action of the department according to instructions received by Agent Michelet is caused and prompted by the reports of special agents who have reported to their chiefs that the allotment was not on the square and that the Indians were not treated in an impartial man- ner. The Indians themselves, how eyer, with a few exceptions deny that they are dissatistied and want the present allotments to stand. RAISES LUMBER C0. 50,000 Board of Equalization Makes Changes in Assess- ments. At noon today the county board of equalization was still in session but will probably adjourn this afternoon. Radical action was taken by the board in raising the assessment of the Crookston Lumber company from $102,260 to $152,260,a raise of an even $50-, 000. Several raises were made in personal property assessments | Real estate in the town of Battle was reduced 50 per cent, in Boosevelt raised from $2.50 to §3 per acre, Other minor changes will be made this-afternoon. Division Building. Authority for the construction of the Great Northern division ad- ministrative building in Crooks- ton was received by Superin- tendent Jenks from the head offices of the road, and work up- on the handsome brick and stone structure, which is to house the officials of the company will be started during the next few days. The division building will be 32x92 feet in dimensions and fully modern in every way. Charter Commission Busy. A meeting of the Charter Com- mission was held last evening a the office of Gibbons & Torrance and another will be held this even- ing at the city hall. The com- mission is reading and revising the charter- submitted last fall and the work will occupy at least a week. CLA[M THAT ALLOTMENTS ARE |, SOUVENIRS. Souvenirs Engraved While You Wait On Spoons " Trays, Napkin Rings. Grip Tags, BI i ¢ "J Book Mark’s, Cnps"aud Rings. & S e Mool : In China With Bemidji Lake Scene Plates, Cups and Saucers, Trays, Berry Dishes, Mugs, Vases, Sugér, Cream'’s, Etec.. Rockford Silver Plate has always assured—not only artistic work—excellent and double fin- est, but acceptability and salableness. The articles bearing this trade mark represent the development and idealization of popular taste. ‘We are displaying an unprecedented variety of temptingly beauti- ful designs;in both Hollow and Plate Ware. Agents ROCkkgOlyd Silver Plate 5 ¥ 4 Geo. T. Baker @ Co. Located [in City Drug Store. Thirty Years to Per- fect a Range. The manufacturers of the famous Maijestic have made that one range a study for thirty years. That’s all they make. So, isit any weon- der that it is nearer perfect than any other range that is made? There’s nothing like having only one iron in the fire; so much easier to watch than a dozen. The minute the Majestic manu- facturers start to make a heater, cook stove or any thing else, then they divide their energy. .Force of necessity was the cause of the making of the first Majestic, and now the world feels the need of them more and more every day. For range tops they found. nothing would equal malle- able iron and that charcoal sheet iron would outlast steel in the body. | J LA Lding‘ton. 3 T 3 O R B 3 S X 3 DO 30 ' Trock TEEIED R R o ; 2 Trains Time will be found satisfactory, if between St. Paul, Minne- apolis, Duluth, Butte, Helena, Missoula, Spokane, Seattle, Tacoma and Portland, you use the Northern Pacific Ry. For rates and information write Harry W. Sweet, Dist. Pass. Agt., Fourth and Broadway Sts., St. Paul, Minn. Send six cents for WONDERLAND 1905, four cents for Lewis and Clark booklet, four cents for Minnesota Lakes booklet, to A. M. Cle- land, General Passenger Agent, St. Paul. 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