Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, July 29, 1908, Page 1

VOLUME 6. NUMBER 86. BIBLE N T s Field Secretary Permanent Committee o1 . & REV. CHARLES SCANLON of Pittsburg, n Temperance, Presbyterian Church, Who Will Speak Tonight. BIG BALL GAME ON FIRDAY; CITY VS. COUNTY OFFICIALS Annual Combat Between These Skilled Handlers of the Horsehide Promises to Be a Battle Royal.—Proceeds Are for Worthy Purpose. . TAAT 'S RIGHT 01D MAN , TAKE YouR TINE, o WURRY , WOIT AS Yoo ;VE GOr ALL 0AY QoY LET EM RUSH YOU LONE AS YOU LIKE, “Doc” Blakeslee Encouraging F. W. Rhoda, Pitcher for the “County.” The annual baseball game of the city officials vs. the county officials will be played the down-town on the diamond in baseball park Fri-| day afternoon at 4 o’clock, and there is going to be a whole lot “doing” between now and then in the nature of preparation for the contest. Last year the city officials and the county officials played ball and the city officials simply walked all over the representatives of the county—in’ fact they beat them to a frappee. The city officials have not forgotten the enjoyable sen- sation experienced by the winning of the game last year and they are anticipating another winning this year. “Old Hoss” Conger is trying out his county candidates in the back yard of the court house and it’s safe to say that no one will get on the team who doesn’t know an inshoot from a “hollyzoster” ball. John Bailey has been running as candidate for county treasurer for A three days and has already reduced his weight fifteen pounds, so it is safe to presume that he will be in good condition Saturday evening. Wes Wright, Arne Solberg and the rest of the candidates for nomi- nation at the primaries have also been “going some” and as far as physical conditions is concerned the whole county team ought to be in fine fettle. It is somewhat different with the members of the city team. How- ever, Mayor Pogue has had a strenu- ous year of it and it is safe to presume that his physical condition is about right. However, City Attor- ney Gibbons and Chief of Police Knox are in a condition that would rival the prize porker at a county fair, and they must needs take off some of their averdupois if they wish to play in Saturday’s game. President Gould, being the head of the new lumber company, is always in good condltion, City Clerk Maloy will probably Continued on Last Page CONFERENCE | The fourth annual meeting of the Bemidji Bible conference opened very auspiciously last evening with the largest congregation which has assembled at the beginning of any of these meetings. Rev. F. J. Barackman, president of the conference, presided and the song service wasled by Prof. M. C. Martin and was a most de- lightful introduction to the exercises of the evening. Prof. Martin will be remembered as the leader of last year who charmed the people with his beautiful voice. The conference was formally opened with prayer by Rev. C. E. Bradt. All addresses of welcome and responses were omitted and the first formal address of the conference was delivered by Rev. A. T. Fowler, of the Calvary Baptist church of Minneapolis, his theme being “The Goal of Christianity,” and his text, Rev. 31. Condensed his address was prac- tically as follows: Character is what we are, as God sees us; reputation is what we seem to be, what man thinks of us. The difference between the religious learnings of the Lord and the Lord himself was due largely to a differ- ence of definition of character, Jesus adopted the definition which included something more than out- ward forms and the observance of ceremony, while the Jews defined character as that which was out- ward and visible. John’s visions were not overdrawn or grotesque. He not merely por- trays a beautiful home of the people of God in this text, but the develop- ment of the soul of man, the central thought being harmony and sym- metry, unity and equality. We can only enjoy in bheaven those things made ideal here below by our aspira- tions, thoughts and longings. Religion is not an ultimate end. It is for the formation of character and thought for service, as embody- ing more nearly the purpotes of our Master in our lives. The goal of Christianity is har- mony. The purpose of Jesus is to to bring harmony of life to man. In the figure presented in the text, our thought is first directed to length. This, in our judegment, stands for noble purpose as essen- tial to life. 'There are multitudes of purposeless lives about us. No aim or object in view. Purpose is to us as the rails is to a locomotive to guide and lead us somewhere. :| Christianity puts purpose into our lives. -When the Savior comes to us he dominates our lives and gives them definition. The Christian is one who makes something of himself. Christian lives take on proportion as guided by noble purposes. If we have Christ in our lives we develop a higher purpose; we also develop a higher purpose in other lives. The second dimension noticed in the text is breadth, which we take to to mean brotherhood, in which men are equal to each other. A new awakening is coming to the church through brotherhood in Jesus. Jesus loved humanity as brothers, The Christian church is the strong arm of God to lift up human- ity to nobler things. The Good Samaritan act is the best of our religious enterprise. This is the fundmental principal of Christian service. The spirit of Christ ani- mates us as he gave this parable. The overwhelming passion of Paul’s life for the saving of souls was inspired by Christ. We some- times see tall pines left, their com- panions having been cut down, and we ask ourselves what made them so tall. They were made so by others, They could not grow outward and had to grow upward. We want & SR SO Christ we will touch others with a touch of brotherhood. We are to be in the world, “hut not of it. People” talk about’ the breadth of theology. Breadth‘) is not the only essential; we need: height just as truly. g : The next term we notice in the text is height. This we interpet as meaning God. Length and' breadth are only valuable as’the quality of God comes into thé life. Religion, peace and power céines from having God in our lives. Itis an upward rtich and as we get the height into bur life ‘'we eome to God’s great purppse for us. We need to confer together and to con- fer about'the work and ‘the purpose of the Kingdom. To take God into our life and find his- fullness in us. These three qualities, length, breadth and height we find perfection in Jesus. Heis the paramount example and perfection of the nobility and peace of life, that we might fashion our lives after him. This is the reason why men listen to the Gospel. Christ also stands as the perfection of brotherhood. First in teaching his disciples; mothers brought little children to him, that-He might place his hands upon themand bless: time. His disciples would have hindered the mothers, fearing fljat they might interrupt - the ‘Savior as he ‘told some of the great. truths, but he rebuked the disciples and said, “Suffer little children to come unto me, and forbid them not, for of such is the kingdom of Heaven.” What a scenel The Son of God, Lord of Heaven and King of Kings placing his hands on the heads of .the chil- dren. The second instance: Jesus had been teaching all day. The people were wearied and hungry and he said to his disciples, “Give ye them to eat; do not send them away hungry,” and he fed the 5,000. This shows the height of Christ in his tender sympathy and compassion. The third instance: A poor leper, ad outcast from whom all shrank, came to Jesus and said, “If Thou willst, Thou canst make me clean.” Immediately, as a flash, Jesus put forth His hand and said, “I will,” and the leper was cleansed. His sympathy and brotherhood touched the whitened leper, giving him happiness and health and piece. *Budhism was a religion of heaven. They fixed their minds on the infinte and forgot all about men and paid no attention to the suffering and sorrow -of their fellow beings. Christian Science is Budhism with a Christian label to it. The Greeks had the religion of breath, made everything of man but left God out. Today we seem to be drifting to the same thought. We want all the blessings that Christianity gives but on the Grecian basis. Now Christianity contains all these principals in symmetry. It develops noble purpose and does not leave out brotherhood. Dr. Charles E. Bradt spoke on the theme, “The New Evangelism.” Much is said and written about new evangelism these days. Some think it should be a civic affair, or others that it should per- tain to such questions. These are good but they miss the main point. The new evangelism is the evange- lism of evangelization. It is a gospel for a lost world given to every creature. Ever since Christ came this new evangelism has been in operation; new in method, in message and new motive. The new motive in evangelism which is here set forth, is a world motive. ‘We. have talked, and still talk, about a love for the lost world. Love for country and love for || spiritual ‘power. As we grow.like|friends is merely Several Very lnterestifig Addrésses Have Been Delivered and 'Much Interest Is Being Shown in the Conference.--- Splendid Welcome to Visitors. has no connection with world love. Instead of singing ‘“Tell me the old, old story,” we substitute the word “them” for “me.” We have emphasized the personal element in God’s love until we have largely ‘forgotten God’s love for a lost world. There is an old slogan “Save America and you save ‘the world.” We must save the world to save America. have the world by the throat if she is not evangelized. The new message is “For Christ came to save the world.” This*means go out and bring the world to Christ, not merely go out and get a few souls here and there. Christ came as the world’s Savior and loves all the world. It is not a local deity but a world Savior, and we belittle Him when we doubt His message to all the world. The new message emphazises that the world is the field and includes the giving of ourselves, our little ones and our purse to the Master and His service. Jesus few disciples when He walked on earth, but He commission- ed them to proclaim the gospel to every creature. The field is the world, not a little garden patch, but the whole world. * When Christianity is used in this method the world will be saved. The pratical thing to do is to give the world the Gospel of Jesus Christ, WEDNESDAY MORNING. Dr. Charles E. Bradt delivered a most helpful and inspiring address, in which the duty of the church and individuals to preach the Gos- pel to ‘every creature was most clearly set forth. His coming to the Presbyterian Missionary meeting and to the Bible conference has been a great blessing and a dis- tinct benediction. At the close of the address Dr. Bradt left the city to continue his work in other places, and the conference engaged in a season of prayer for foreign mis- sion. ’ Addres of Arthur T. Fowler. At 10 o’clock Dr. A. T. Fowler delivered his address on the theme ‘“‘The Gifts and the Giving of Life,” basing his remarks on Acts 3:1-7. Briefly the main line of thought is as follows: N All life is based on one of two theories, either selfish or artificial. One is a whirlpool drawing every- thing to the center, the other a fountain, sending forth life and blessing. One is a Bethsaida pool of healing and the other a dead sea, taking in all that comes and giving forth nothing. Each life is animated by the selfish or sacrificial motive. In the passage chosen for a text, the” apostles caught the sacrificial spirit of the Master. Peter and John had gone to the temple to pray. They had né more from Christ than we can receive if we bring the same spirit of self-surrender. He is not so far away from us as to be a ‘mere ideal. Many think their doing of good depends on having great possession. . This is not the only way that men can be useful to the world. It is not necessary to be rich in order to do good. God gives us life. How are we using it? What are we living for? We have something that can be used for the benefit of others. First the gift of knowledge. We need to realize there is a stewardship of knowledge as surely as a steward- ship of money. This is the glory of the teacher’s profession. Those are great benefactors who are able to impart knowledge. And those who possess knowledge and do not impart it should be slow to criticise others who withhold money from deserved (Continued on Tast page.) Thirty years from riow China will | 7 REV. W. S. WARD of Crookston, One of the Most Popular Pastors in Attendance at the Conference. He Will Speak Sunday. The third annual fair of the Beltrami County Agricultural asso- at the fair grounds in Bemidji on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, September 26-27-28, 1908. This decision was reached at an enthusiastic meeting of the directors and a number of shareholders of the association, which was held at the council chambers in the city hall last evening, when the matter of holding a fair this year and the election of officers and appointment of committees was taken up and the fair decided upon. President Wright presided at the meeting, and after explaining that he will be exceedingly busy this fall, he tendered his resignation as president of the association, as did A. G. Rutledge, as_secretary, for similar reasons as those given by Mr. Wright. Fred Malzahn was elected to fill the vacancy caused by the resig- nation of Mr. Wright; and K. Mclver was chosen secretary. The president, on authority of those present, appointed the follow- ing board of directors for the en- suing year: G. E. Carson, A.G. Rutledge, W. E. Neal, C. Christen- sen, W. R. McKenzie, J. P. Pogue, Wes Wright, F.S.Lycan and J. J. Opsahl of Bemidji; L. G. Townsend and L. F. Parker of Blackduck and F. O. Sibley of Island Lake. It being deemed necessary to again elect a treasurer, R. H. Schu- maker, the treasurer during the past year, was unanimously re-elect- ed treasurer for this year. The choosing of the dates for holding the fair this fall was left to ciation will be held a committee consisting of Wes Wright, A. G. Rutledge and K. Mclver. THE THIRD ANNUAL FAIR WILL BE HELD SEPT. 24-26 Enthusiastic Meeting of Directers of Beltrami County Agricultoral Association Was Held Last Evening.—, New Officers Elected and Committees Appointed. President Malzahn, J. E. Luding- ton and G, E. Carson were appointed a committee to await on the city council next Monday evening and solicit the aid of the city in provid- ing money for carrying on the fair. The same committee will await on the board of county commissioners Saturday and solicit the aid of the county. L. G. Townsend of Blackduck (chairman) W. R. McKenzie, and K. Mclver were appointed a commit- tee to prepare a premium list and to present the same af the next meet- ing of the directors. W. E. Neal, J. P. Pogue and G. E. Carson were appointed a com- mittee on finance, with instructions to solicit funds for carrying on the fair. A. G. Rutledge, C. Christenson and K. Mclver were appointed a committee on program. Wes Wright, A. G. Rutledge and Earl Geil were appointed a com- mittee to co-operate with the officers of the Beltrami County Old Settlers’ association in the matter of holding the annual meeting of that association, on the fair grounds one of the days of the fair. This morning Messrs. Wright, Rutledge and Mclver decided on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, September 24—25—26, as the dates for holding the fair. The'state fair will be held the first week in Sep- tember. The Clearwater county fair will be held the second week in September, and the Hubbard county fair dates are September 16—17—18, The dates selected for the local fair do not conflict with any other in this part of the state. Last year’s Beltrami county fair was the most successful affair of the kind ever held in northern Minne- sota, and attracted big crowds. Dr. Shelland Lectures Tonight. “With Dr, Shelland’s powerful personality, roseate -temper, and culture that captivates everybody, he has one trait which committees often seek, but too seldom find. Not even in the rush of impas- sioned oratory bearing all as on a wave of delight does he let fall one phrase nor word too low for the standard of the pulpit. He is fit to entertain and instruct our best people.” His lecture tonight will be on, “A trip through Europe.” His address is instructive and full of humor. He has visited many places of note and his lecture deals with places he has seen and people he has met, Souvenir postal cards of the Methodist, presbyterian, and Baptist churches on sale at this office. Additional local matter will be found on fourth page.