Evening Star Newspaper, July 13, 1896, Page 13

THE EVENING STAR, MONDAY, JULY 13, 1896-SIXTEEN PAGES, 13 ————— = with great freedom, and enjoyed the most sociable evening of the week. Later some of them stirrred things up by giving the rousing W onsin yell, which runs as follows: U rah, rah, rah Wis—con—sin U rah, rah, rah Wis—con—sin U rah, rah, rah Wis—con—sin from the badgey state will different routes on homeward journey, and do not plan to . 1s they came, in a body. Quite a lar e number of them took a de- lightful excursion on Saturday afternoon, waking Mt. Vernon their objective point. but taking in mall Arlington and Alexandria parties are planning othe rfolk, Richmond, &c., which e in the days following the close of the convention. The ates are going to have a very inter souvenir to take away with m in the group picture, which is to be taken today. The entire delegation, or as many as can be got together, will assemble at their headquarters In the E Street Bap- tist Church at 5 e’clock, and a photograph will he taken of the gathering. The church headquar will probably not be open Jater tha row. at the prayer meeting held at the E Street Baptist Churen i it meeting. The sub- ject was a and the delegates showed by the way they entered into the meeting that there was no lack of it among them UTAH AWD THE of the Christian Endeavor Society of the Gurley Memorial Church all in thelr power last Saturday night to give the delegates from Utah and North and South Dakota an enjoyable evening, and a very merry time was the result. Miss Mary Clear of the church presided over the gathering in the early part of DAKOTAS. evening, and Miss Nannie Withers, president of the church Endeavor So- ciety, was the first to speak. The Rev. Mr. Vang president of the state union of South Dakota, succeeded her, and he was followed by the pastor, Rev. Mr. Ver- ke, who made the welcoming address. bert J. Caskey and Mr. J. B. Caldwell. both ot “tah, = made short ad- x dresses. Ex-Gov Ordway of Dakota was also present, and spoke for a few min- utes. North Dakota was represented among the speakers by Miss Carothers and Miss Eunice Kitlo, a fuli-blooled Indian — girl, who comes from’ Santee agency, Nebraska, was listened to with interest One of the attract- ive musical features of the even'ng was a solo by Mr. # with Mr. 4 \ ¥ mstead com.) RY nist ng by Miss Doe and a recitation by id helped to make the pro- gram an enjoyable one. At the conclusion of the: exercises refreshments were served, and both delegates and church peo- al a delightfully social time. rs have hardly finished reg- - those who have to go first & te leave the cit Batcheller, one of the promi- ‘ates from North Dakota, left for New York, and Mr. J. B. president of the Salt Lake City immediately to hls home in rday Iwell goes ly of the delegates from the having their headquarters at y Memorial Church intend to go excursion to Mt. Vernon to- on norrew A very ke ge proportion of the delegates having thetr tickets extended, and will be in Washington or in the vicinity for a more. The church will only be ¢pen for their use until tomorrow noon. Two late arrtvals, of at least delegates who have been late In registering, are Mr. William P. Lord, a Congregational mission- ary at Fort Yates, N. D., and Miss Annie Speakman of Payson, Utah. If there was anybody at the Vermont Avenue CMristian Church Saturday night, Where the Indiana rally was held, who didn’t have a good time he must have had either dyspepsia or the blues. Russell Barnes, superintend ent of the Sunda: school, opened the rally with a praise service, followed by er by W. L Judge Ki cer, then duced Dr. Power, the pastor, who made an address of welcome M. M. Binford re- sponded, after which there Was a solo by Miss Pearl Seeley. Miss Jennie T. Mas- son told about the trip here, and Miss Grace McCulloch sang for the gather- ing. Then Miss L. 3. Wakeman gave her impressions of the Hocst Another song followed by Miss Fannie AtLee, this part of the program being concluded by the pre- sentation of a silk flag to the Indiana peo- ple by Miss Mary M. Folks, president of the local society, to which’ Judge Kirk- Patrick responded. To the tune of “Onward, Christian Sol- diers."" the guests then marched into the social room, where each received a little souvenir, and everybody got acquainted with everyhody else. Light refreshments were served toward the close of the even- ing. Tonight the the Indianians will entertain vorers of the Christian Church at the «hran. The Indiana people seem to have enjoyed their s at the capital city and are in t-class spirits. No definite arrange- nie have been made yet in regard to go- ing home, but L. J. Kirkpatrick, president union, has arranged to have found to go Wednesday It is thought that there will be no ulty in this, and the greatest number together will probably leave then. howe! will take advantage of je trips offered before going Hume has gone over to Ire: and a number will sIk and Old Point Com- ety of the Vermont Ave- : ight at the Cochran after services in the tent: RHODE ISLAND. Island ts a small state, but they a larger delegation to Washington many a state more than three time size. vey have been entertained by the Mount Pleasant Congregational Society, assisted by the Fifteenth Street Epworth league. in the church of the latter organi- zation. Saturday evening the members of both churches turned out In force to do them honor and make their acquaintance. ‘This they did by means of a most delightful reception through a souvenir card on h was the date, character of the event name and address of the wearer, complished the latter end. On the re- of che souvenir, which was hung sat or dress by means of a white Was a picture of the new house of of the congregation. M. Ross Fishburn, tha the Rev. Mount Pleasant Church, opened the even- pastor of the ing with devotional exercises, after which ot of Fifteenth Street Church, Rev. W. Van Arsdale, welcomed the delegates to Washington and to the church, being followed by F. J. Metcalf, president of the Epworth League, In the same happy strain. Mr. Samuel W. Marsh, president of the Rhode Island State Union, re- sponded. Then the downeasters and Wash- Angtonians joined tr a social hour, which was much improved by the presence of plenty of refreshments, The evening was enllvened by solos from geveral of the young ladies of the church on; intro- | 1 tender a ‘reception to j lana by a solo on the cornet from Masfer Alvin Quinter. President W. J.Bowman of the Moun: Pleasant Chureh Society was also present and took part in the’ exercises. CONNECTICUT. The Connecticut delegation to the Chris- tian Endeavor convention - was given a magnificent reception by the Christian En- deavor Society of the Metropolitan Presby- terisn Church. The:ceremonies took piace in the main audience room, which was packed to the doors, and it was estimated that not less than, 1,800 or 2,000 persons Were present. a The ae as arranged by Rev. W. G. Fennell of Meriden, president of the Connecticut State C. E. Union, who pre- sided. The music was in charge of Dr. F. J. Woodman of this city. Those who par- ticipated besides those named were Mi: Katharine Bohrer, Rev. Dr. Luccock, pas- ter of the church; Mr. J. W. Hart, Miss Kly,superintendent of junior endeavor work in Connecticut, and others. At the conclu- sion of the program ice cream and cake were served to all who desired to partake. NEW ME Ico. The reception of New Mexico and the Fleating Societies was held at the Peck Memorial Chapel, the church being the headquarters of both organizations. The affair was a large and enthusiastic one, de- spite the fact that the delegates from the two unions were limited. The address of welcome was delivered by Rev. C. Alvin Smith, the pastor of the church, in an ex- cellent manner. Miss Antoinette P. Jones of Falmouth, Mass., the superintendent of the Floating Societies, gave an address on the workings of the Floating Society. Ad- resses were also made by Rev. James Hinton, Mr. Chris Cobb of San Diego, Cal., Mr. Joseph A. Tenney of Portland, Me., Mr. R. A. Distler and Mrs. Cassera of } ew York cit, The evening passed off very pleasantly, and was thoroughly enjoyed by all who participated. NEBRASKA. .The hospitable members of the Fourth Presbyterian Church fairly outdid them- selves in cordiality when they indulged in an informal reception to the Christian En- deavorers from Nebraska Saturday even- irg. There was no program and no formal speaking—just an excellent time enjoyed by hosts and guests alike. The Nebraska delegation has been added to greatly since the arrival of the main representation last Wednesday, so that the entire number from that state now in the city Is over 300. Although the evening was quite warm, the delegation, almost in its entirety, and augmented by a large per- centage of the congregation of the church, its Sabbath school members and numerous ors, attended and partook of the hos- pitality graciously extended. The reception occurred in the lecture rcom, whese decorations were of extraor- dinary beauty. As the guests arrived they passed between lines of young people, who composed the reception committee, a3 fol- lows: Misses Edna Hercher, M. Andrews, S. Culverwell, J. Babcock, L. Vanneman, F. Barron, I. Nourse, Mesdames Wolhaup- ter, Barnes. Davis, Messrs. Saunders, Edge, Kelly, Milans and Reigart. Ice cream amd cake were the order of the refreshments, and these went a merry round until the termination of the pleasant affair, at nearly midnight. MISSOURI AND MONTANA. Over six hundred persons attended the Missouri and Montana rally at the Memo- rial Lutheran Church, and it is safe to aay that over six hundred persons had a jolly good time there. Dr. J. G. Butler made the address of welcome, W. R. Gentry, state president, presiding. There were bright re- sponses by J. H. Murphy, state president of Montana; W. H.McLean of St. Louis, J. H. Shannon of Kansas City, Mrs. Kaie Haus, Rev. O. C. Clark of Montana and others. Mr. Lubke gave his “Impressions of Washington,” to which Charles E. Paul, president of the local soctety, responded. There were musical selections by John H. Seiffert, Miss Helen Nye, Miss Irva G. Cal- Jahan, Miss Edith Stowell and Miss Rose Seifert. Light refrashments were served toward the close of the evening, and every- body énjoyed himseif heartily. The chyrch was especially decorated with palms. THE EVANGELISTIC WORK Results Satisfactory to Those Encaged Are Already Manifest. The evangelistic work going on at differ- ent times of the day all over the city is beginning to show results already which are very satisfactory to the workers. Chairman Skellenger has left the details ef the meetings entirely in the hands of the state and city delegations who prom- ised to take part in this work. Meetings have been held not only at noon and at 6 o’cleck in ihe evening, but at other times during the day and night. One of the most successful bands in the field is the Chicago delegation, who are holding midnight meetings in the disrepu- table portion of the city known as the “Di- vision.” It is in charge of C. S. Bullock and consists of thirty or forty workers. At one place the other mght nineteen ex- pressed a desire to lead a better life, and at another place ten cards were signed. Each band which goes out ts furnished with blank reports, which are to be filled out by the leaders, giving the place of meeting, the number present and other items of interest. These reports are just beginning to be sent in, but so far as may be judged the meetings are turning out very successfully, both as to interest arous- ed and spiritual work accomplished. Cards are distributed at the services with “A de- sire henceforth to lead a better life” print- ed upon them and a place for the name and address below, so that those handing in cards may be called on later. The gospel wagons are doing excellent work, each be- Ing used for two or three meeting: The complete list of delegations, so far as they have reported to Mr. Skellenger, and the places to which they have been assigned, follow. Owing to the fact that a considerable number of workers have not appeared changes have to be made from time te time, that the schedule cannot | be entirely depended on. It nevertheless serves to give a general idea of the places where these evangelistic services may be heard: Kentucky, A. J. Arrick, leater, at Faith “hapel, on M street southwest. Indiana, W. H. Eldin, leader, at the Lou- ise Home, corner of 15th street and Massa- chusetts aveni Florida, Miss air meeting. California, C. S. Mason, leader, open-air service with smail gospel wagon. Kansas, A. J. . leader, at Faith Chapel with Kentucky delegation. Maine, A. R. Chase and F. B. FE tabrook, leaders, at the corner of 32d and M streets northwest. Vermont an New Hampshire, Mr. Lewis, leader, at Fort Myer, in the evening. Maryland, Mr. Lewis, leader, at the pow- er house, 14ti street and Pennsylvania ave- nue northwe: Massachusetts, E. A. Gillman and 0. C. Bailey, leaders, at the new post office, at noon. Minnesota, D. W. Cram and Mr. Ellsmer, leaders, at the Orphans’ Home, corner of 14th and S streets northwest. Newark, N. J., Mr. Clark, leader, at the cerner of 3d and C streeis. Plainfield, N. J., Mr. Anthony, leader, open-air meeting. New York city, A. E. Eadie, leader, gos- pel wagon. Pennsylvania, J. B. McClure, leader, Cen- tral Union Mission. Pittsburg, Pa., Jas. Clarendon, open air. Philadelphia, L. Bean and Lewis of Balti- | more, leaders, large gospel wagon and park | meetings. Scranton, Pa., Rév. Mr. Stubblebine, lead- €r, at the arsenal. Pawtucket, R. I., Miss Knox,leader, Beth- any Chapel, corner of -3th and C streets southwest. Grand Rapids, Mich., H. 0. leader. The meetings at the Central Union Mis- sion have been especially noteworthy. A considerable audience has been present every day at nocn of all sorts of people. Dr. H. M. Wharton of Baltimore conducted j the services Saturday. Martha Race, leader, open- leader, Fanning, THEIR OBJECT AND- AIMS What the Christian Endeavor Association Proposes to Accomplish =. TENT ENDEAVOR. Rev. James L. Hill, One of the Trus- tees, the Principal Speaker. The objects of Christian Endeavor, the aims it seeks to attain, and its power to exert a healthy influence upon the national life in the broadest sense of the term were explained and described by eloquent speak- ers at Tent Endeavor Saturday night. The former meetings of the day, and the week, and the great gathering at the Capitol, had the effect of reducing the attendance upon the meeting, but there was a goodly crowd present, and the proceedings were followed with great interest. Rev. Dr. James L. Hill of Salem, Mass., one of the trustees of the United Society since its formation, presided over the meeting, and Mr. P. Biihorn directed the music. The devotional exer- cises were conducted by Rev. W. P. Lan- ders of Middletown, Mass., and consisted of responsive Scripture reading and prayer. At their conclusion Dr. Hill addressed the audience. In the course of his remarks Dr. Hill said: Christian Endeavor aims to engage in leveling up. Those in a soclety who have the highest attainments, intellectually, so- clally aid spiritually, engage unconsciously but actually and coustantly in lifting— lifting up the less favored. Young peo- ple now, to a degree never before known, ucate one another religiously. What any one has received by way of native en- dowment or by way of acquisition he holda in trust for all others. Somehow, those who other's step. Here is the incalculable ad- vamtage of a local union. Another aim of Christian Endeavor is to make common cause In advancing the coming of tha meaning of fellowship. It means follow in the same ship. Many of their interests are the same. Their destination is identical. A young man’s social nature craves the companionship of his mates. He is sus- ceptible most of all to the influences of geod or evil from young persons of his own age and tastes and ambitions in life. The spirit of brotherliness it is our alm to promote, and it is a radiant and inviting Possibility. Another particular aim in Christian Endeavor is to be evangelistic. It is the Society of Christian Endeavor, with the emphasis upon the penultimate word. All the other aims are contributory to this. We are social to save. As an evangelistic force a society of Christian Endeavor stands in a curious duplex rela- tion. It has within itself a peculiar de- termining element by wihich all its mem- bers must take sides. Active members are constantly winning over their associates. Here fs the primary function of the so- clety. But in the second place the society becomes a force instead of a field. Our or- great revival visit us, like the ground swell of 1857, a united, organized and sym- pathetic host would be standing ready in the churches’ training field, and our two millions would soon gain other two mill- lions, and the millennial day would draw toward its dawning. Bishop Arrett, the well-known colored divine of Wilberforce, Ohio, foilowed in one of his characteristic addresses, and remarks were also made by Rev. Dr. William Patter- son of Ontario and Rey. Dr. John L. Beck- ley of New York. TENT WASHINGTON. The Aims and Possibilities of Chris- tian Endeavor. It was “citizens’ nig&t” at the tents Sat- urday evening, and the people of Wash- irgton were specially Invited -to attend to see what a typical C. E. meeting was Ike. They responded in goodly numbers, but there were plenty of vacant seats and lots of elbow room at both tents. Wash- ington was the first desire of most of tha early comers, but Endeavorer was not long slighted. It was very warm in the tents, and the side walls were raised for air. In Tent Washington the topic for discussion was “Christian Endeavor; Its Aims and Purposes.” Rev.Dr.Chas.A.Dick- {nson of Boston presided, and Mr. Excell led the singing. The praise service of scng was started, as usual, at 7:30 o'clock by the rendition of “Let a Little Sunshine In.” ‘The difference between this meeting and these attended mainly by delegates was shown when Mr. Excell called on the audience to help out on the chorus. There was but a feeble response at first, and it took several verses to get the people fa- millar enough with the refrain to make an appreciable effect. This song was fol- lowed by “I Will Sing the Wondrous Story.” "Next came “At the Cross” and “Where He Leads Me I Will Follow.” Rev. Dr. Tyler's Address. It was 8 o'clock when Dr. Dickinson called upon Prof. James Lewis Howe of Lexington, Va., to lead the devotional ex- ercises. There were then about four thou- sand people in the tent. After the prayer Rev. Mr. Lamb sang “My Savior,” fol- lowed by “The Home Land,” and then the first speaker of the evening, Rev. Dr. J. Z. Tyler of Cleveland, was introduced. He said that Emerson used to complain that he had passed his youth at a perlod when age was most esteemed, and that he found in his later years that such a change had taken place that he was pass- ing his age at a time when youth was most esteemed. And yet he did not live during the years of Christian Endeavor. Dr. Tyler briefly sketched the history of the Christian Hndeavor. He spoke next of some of the things at which the Chris- tian Endeavor movement does not aim. First, it does not stand as the patron of any one’s pet scheme of reformation. He expressed the hope that it might be kept free from all entangling alliances with all plans of social reform. In the next place it is not nor does it aim to be a gigantic organization, but it finds its glory jin the power it wields in the local socleties of the church. The Christian Endeavor does not aim, however, at the practical does alm, however, at the practical en- thronment of Christ. It works from the center by nourishing the springs of the spiritual life, and it blends worship and work. It also aims to restore to the Chris- tian life the covenant idea. Talk by Bishop Walters. Dr. Dickinson said he regretted that it would be impossible for ex-Postmaster General Wanamaker, who was scheduled to speak, to be present, and he announced that the next address would be delivered by Bishop Alexander Walters of Jersey City. | Bishop Walters, who is known as cne of the most eloquent talkers amoag the colcred ministers of the Gospel in America, said that since the great song service in the afternoon on the Capitol steps he felt that the Washington committee had,not said half enough in praise wf the city’ when they invited the Endeavorers to come here. He spoke feelingly of the act of emancipation of his race, which tcok place within a stone's throw of the tent, and he said that such acts as these were being accomplished constantly by the Christian Endeavor movement in the lib- eration of fettered souls. Rev. Dr. Wayland Hoyt. Rev. Dr. Wayland Hoyt of Philadelphia closed the speaking of the evening. He sald: It is the main aim of Christian Endeavor to capture the-young to Jesus Christ. Ween William tha Conqueror, elght cen- turies ago, satled from the’ shorcs of France to make conquest of England the figurehead of the royal galley in which he sailed was a golden boy pointing his way across the channel to England and to vic- tory. Significant symbol—that golden boy. They are the young who are golden. Tho locks of the age@ may be sliver and the sinews of the middle-aged tugging at the werld’s tasks may be fron, but the youth are gold, for they hold the mortgage on the future. Like the metal poured in:o the mold and cooled there, the past and the present have been cast into the mold do walk much together do get one an-! Kingdom. I like to return to the original | ganization 1s so complete that should some | the choir sang an‘‘gnthem, “Loyalty to Christ," after which at octet of colored fsingera rendered sevérh) fubtiee songs. The faudience then drose anf sang “Alas, Why Did My Savior Fieed;® a}fd thei’ the nieet- ing was dismissed. °3°'>! of circumstances and have taken on a figure irreversible. hey are not becom- ing; they have become. The fluid 1s something fluid and foldable and stirring with possibilities. H@pe brightens over it, refcrm hails it; the“future is ours. I heard Mr. Gladstone #4y years ago in the house of commons, débating high reform with bitter opponents, "The future is ours you may have the pat.” It Is upon tht memorable and potential future that the hands of the young ate fastened. When the future becomes at last the present it must conform itself ‘#nd stiffen into the shape prepared for it'®y the moral char- acter, the intelligence,”the faith of those now young, who shdH‘then have risen to Meet the present as‘its Jeaders. The making of the tomorrow is fn the hands of the young people. Afid that future shall be safe for home, church, country, for all high advance, for all enrobling civitization, as that future shall pass more capitulat- ingly than any yesterday or today has dore, beneath the scepter of Jesus Christ. Said the great Goethe, in nis conversations with Eckermann, “Let mental culture go on advancing, let the natural science go on gaining in depth and breadth, and the human mind expand as it may, it will never go beyond the elevation and mental culture of Christianity as it glistens and shines forth in the gospel. As soon as the doctrine and pure love of Christ are ccmprehended in their true nature, and have become a vital principle, we shall feel ourselves as human beings, great and free. It is a main aim of Christian Endeavor to fasten the devotion of the golden youth—and to insure a better fu- ture—to the Jesus Christ whose reign over the ages is the almost weal of the ages. This main aim Christian Endeavor seeks to accomplish in many ways. By making Jesus Christ supreme, perpetually ig this the proclamation of Christian En- deavor; by appealing for Jesus Christ to the chivalry of youth; by declaring the joyfulness of the service of Jesus Christ: by enticing with its associate member- ships, Christian Endeavor says to young people not yet Christian—if you will not take Christ yet take us; join our ranks, anyway, so far as to keep step with us. We long for you; we would serve you; let us. By declaring that Christ ought to be the urging motive of all living and doing: by making Christianity a broad thing, not a narrow thing. In such ways as these, and in others like them, does Christian Endeavor appeal to the golden youti and | Seek to capture them to Jesus Christ, and | 8o make all the future great and radiant. Another main aim of Christian Endeavor is to train to service for Jesus Christ. I have read that James Whitcomb was a | prominent citizen of Indiana in his early years; not only was he a politician, but | also a trained master of the violin.” He was traveling once, and stopped for the night at a house on a lonely road. En- tering the cabin he found a lame young man named Amos scraping on a violin, and with ear-splitting result. Amos laid the violin on the bed and started off to care for the horses. Mr. Whitcomb took the violin up, tuned ft, and when Amos returned was playing light and beautiful airs. Amos was entragced. Mr. Whit- comb struck up “Hail Columbia.” Amos could stand it no longer. He sprang to his feet, exclaiming, “If I had $6) I'd give it |all for that fiddle! I never heard such | music!” Mr. Whitcomb said nothing. He laid the instrument down. Amos seized it, examined it carefully and said in high excitement, ‘Mister, [ never in all my life see two fiddle’ so’much alike as yours and mine.” The story tells the need | and nobility of tratning. Amos’ fiddle ; Was all right when 'tné trained hand fin- gered it. Our yout# people simply need j to be better handléa*for Jesus Christ. Christian Endeavor prtty steady and strong | principles in young’’@hristians, and so | draws them into stea@tness by its pledge. | Skeptics may tell us’that Christianity has | lost tts power; we poirif them to our Chris- tian Endeavor hosts,’one in the spiritual unity, in Jesus Christi*and tell them nay. Pessimists and skepti¢s and oppresstve hierarchs may point"4o a divided Protest- antism and rejoice afd hewall, as it may sult them. We sumtthon before them the hosts of Christian Mndeavor, and in them behold a united Protédtantism, one in its love in Jesus Ohrist$ At the conclusion of ‘Dr. Hoyt’s address THE LIFE, TO LEAD. Rev. Mr. Mills’ Sunday Talk to a Vast Audience at Tent Washington. The attendance at the evangelistic meet- ing at Tent Washington yesterday after- noon was something tremendous, and prob- ably greater than at any of the other serv- ices of the convention. The tent was well filled at the Baptist missionary meeting, and when that ended very few left to make room for the thousands of new-comers. There was not a vacant seat anywhere, and there was a dense fringe of people standing around the outer edge of the throng. The meeting was in charge of Rev. B. Fay Miils of Fort Edward, N. ¥., and the musi- val exercises, always an important feature of Endeavor gatherings, were conducted by Mr. E. O. Excell of Chicago. After some choral hymns Mr. Excell sang with splen- did effect “Let a Little Sunshine in,” the immense concourse singing the chorus. Then there was prayer by Rev. Dr. Wallace Rad- cliffe, pastor of the New York Avenue Pres- byterian Church. Mr. Mills took for the text of his discourse Revelations, and began with a brief reference to the circumstances under which that part of the Scriptures was written. “And I beheld, and Io in the midst of the throne and the four living ones and the twenty-four elders there stood a lamb as it had been slain.” Mr. Mills interpreted this verse as mean- ing that Christ is at the heart of all crea- tion, the revelation of all mysteries, the Alpha and Omega of all things. A ‘slain lamb is the symbol of suffering, and in this extract from God's word can be found a solution for many of the perplexing prob- lems of this world. There never was a greater He, he said, than that self-interest is what the indi vidual should seek. On the contrary, self- sacrifice lies at the heart of all creation. There never was a law made, or that will be made, that has in it any selfishness, that can abide. A law that has not the slain lamb in it is an unjust law and cannot stand upon the statute books. “Our President,” he said, earnestly, “has given voice to the statement that public office is a public trust. It is more than that. It fs a holy call of God. If a man sought office on any but Christian principles he could not be elected constable in a country village. Imagine Mr. McKinley saying, “I want to be President in order to pay my debts, and that | may make money for my- self.’ Think of Mr. Bryan saying, ‘I want to be President. I want {t—for myself.’ Why, my brethren, they could neither of ot be elected to catch dogs in a country ‘own. “We need the sacrifiefat conception of life in all our daily living. A man ought to be as glad to pay his tames as he is to give a Christmas present to his‘bwn son. We could put away all wars and rumors of war if we could all but believe in the slain lamb in the midst of the throne’ Such belief would solve all the vexing problems of our social system. There would be no drunkenness then, and vice would mot ‘flaunt itself in the | Streets of our great ett¥s. Oh, why may not love and life be ene!» “The call for you and te Is to live sacri- ficial lives. To think of the Church of God in this world for 1,800-yefrs and more, and still the world unsaved: {I would not lessen we force of ats call.to ¢ome to Jesus, but © message I would ring to you today is, ‘Come with Jesus." "{ = id y 6 Mr. Mills closed w: in earnest pri and the benediction. une eats yar ie A Platform ‘Neeting. A stirring platform meeting was held last evening at the Union M. E. Church, on 20th street, which brought out a large crowd. The delegations of the New Hamp- shire and the Vermont Endeavorers sta- tioned at the church attended the services in full ranks, which, together with the regular congregation and a large number of other people, filled every seat. Eloquent addresses were made by Rev. O. C. Sar- gent, president of the New Hampshire C. H. Union; Rev. John J. Hall, president of the Vermont C. E. Union; Rev. William H. Getschell of New Hampshire and Rev, A. ©, Fay of New Hampshire and Rev. Audred Gillison of Vermont. The services were opened with an excellent address by Rev. Alexander Bielaski, the pastor of the church. 4 Banta, : BLUE GRASS DELEGATES. The Kentucky Delegation to the C. E. Convention. Amorg the larger delegations attending the present convention is the one from the blue grass state of Kentucky. The mem- bers left their homes with the hope of capturing the convention of "98. The del- egation, which had headquarters at the Ryland Church, numbered almost 250. They console themselves for the loss of the convention with the fact that Louisville is a gateway to the south, and that in order to reach the favored city in ‘98 many of the Endeavorers will have to Pass through thetr city, where they hope to entertain them while stopping over a day or two. Nevertheless the Kentuckians will attend the Nashville convention in larger num- bers to claim the convention of ’99, and if they do not succeed there they will con- tinue to fight for ft until they win. Among the southern states Kentucky stands foremost in Christian Endeavor work, and her claims are many and note- worthy. The delegates came here with flying ban- ners and a song of welcome to the tune of “Columbia, Gem of the Ocean,” was ar- ranged by one of the Endeavorers of the First Christian Church, to greet the En- deavorers from all over the world. Here it is: LOUISVILLE, '98. Oh, armies of Christian deavor— Oh, hosts of our risen King, Sound forth loud shouts of hallelujah, Glad tidings of victory now sing. Marching on the mighty host advances, Kentucky throws wide her gate, With banners of Jesus floating o’er us At Louisville in 1898. At Louisville in ‘98, at Louisville in "98, Our Y. P. S.C. E. forever, And Louisville in 1898, Hail, soldiers of all tribes and nations, From lands across the sea, ‘Ten thousand of thousands of warriors All working in Christian untty. Cenq'ring all through Christ, our royal Cap- tain, In armor aglow with faith, Come singing sweet praises to Jeiovah To Louisville in 1898. To Louisville in "08, to Louisville in '98. Our Y. P. 8. C. E. forever, And Louisville in 1898, The bright sunny south bids you welcome, With hearts full of cheer, now come, “For Christ and the Church” and His glory March onward to the “Old Kentucky Home.” For the white and royal purple banners— Our ensigns so fair await The gathering of Christian Endeavorers At Louisville in 1398. At Louisville in '98, at Louisville in ‘98, Our Y. P. 8. C. E. forever, And Louisville in 1898. To greet the visitors the members of the Ryland Methodist Episcopal Church had ar- ranged their church in a fitting manner, Particular attention being paid to the com- fort of the delegates. Every possible prep- aration was made, and all were perfectly delighted with their reception and the ac- commodations afforded them. President John D. Ellis and wife were entertained by the pastor of Ryland Church, Rev. 8. M. Hartsock. Rev.A. J. Arrick of Mt. Sterling and wife are stopping at the St. James Hotel, with a number of éelegates. Rev. G. M. Miller of Covington came with a delegation from the Dicksy Valley Union. Rev. Ramsey of Augusta and Rev. W. C. Condit of Ashland are also here with dele- gations from thelr towns; also Rey. S. M. Bernard of Warsaw and Rey.J.R. Collier of Louisvillle are with thelr delegations. Royal purple and white are the state colors for Kentucky, with which Ryland Church is royally decorated, and presented a bril- Nant appearance in honor of the young people of Kentucky. ‘The following Kentucky Endeavorers are registered at the church, Louisville—Miss Lizzie Bich, Dr. W. P. Miss Bessie Bell, Miss Mary V. Berry, Mrs. Thomas F. Berry, Miss Carrie F. Bilger, Mr. Wm. Black, Miss Mary D. Broderson, J. T. Charlton, Miss Jennic Clarke, Miss Dora B. Collier, Rev. J. R. Collier, D.D., and wife; Julia M. Com- stock, W. M. Danner, Miss Effie Dixon, Mrs. Maude Dolfinger, Miss Blanche Du- gan, Miss Eva Feierabend, J. Fishback, veline Fulton, Miss Sarah Graves, Miss M. M. Hall, A. C. Hungerland, Miss Louise M. Kapneter, H. Clifford Lamb, Miss An- nie E. Lehman, Misses Clara and Emily Leonhart, L. J. Mackintosh, Mr. Jas. H. McCoy, F. V. McKenzie, E. E. ‘Oiney, Ella Overalf, Chas. E. Prather, Evan Proesser, Johanna C. Rehkoff, H. S. Redman, Au- gusta Richter, Hanmah Schumann, N. M. Shcemaker, V. D. Shouse, Mary Smith, M. H. Splegelhalder, Chas. W. Springer and wife, Myrtle Sproule, F. Rica Straeffer, Ella Strong, Virginia’ Stuckey, Jennie Summers, Ada Thixton, Mary ' Troxler, Rev. R. A. Walton, E. D. Whedbee, Annie Wilson, Mary Wybrant, Mre. Wm. T. Langtry and daughter, Mary; Mrs. Ro- bards, Octana Queen, Julia M. Farquhar, Mrs. M. _R. Gilgore, Miss Fannie Savage, W. F. Kent, Mrs. W. R. Hardin, A. A. Willamson and wife, E. H. Wilson, Mrs. Harry Bridges, Loraine Norris, Belle Go don Bridges and Rev. 3. W. Parr. Mt. Sterling—Rev. A. J. Arrick and wife, Hugh L. Boardman, Pearl Bruton, Mrs. T. M. Farrish, Bettle Ferguson, L. B. Per- kins, Elizabeth Stoops, Mamie White Wyatt, Junie and Mary Anderson. Covington—Carrie E. Brogan, Grace B. Brogan, Mrs. E. Dailey, Alfred D. Dailey, Ficrence Dailey, Sedie Grunkenveyer, Mrs. L. W. Johnson, Enolia Stoops, John Walsh, Lottie G. Yelton, Mr. E. P. Loose and wife and daughter, Mrs. Ottie Lee Gray, R. 8. Stewart, Rev. Geo. A. Miller and wife, Clifford E. Nadand, Nap L. Ran- shaw, Alvin A. Renshaw, BH. B. Sayers, Joseph A. Serena, Ab! Seaman and Ger- trude Stewart. Lexington—Carrie Brown, W. G. Conle: Mattaline Craltree, R. Tibbs, Rev. B. Melton, May Snyder, Mrs. O. W. Snyder, Nettie Stone and Mary Walby. (Bellevue) Newport—Frank H. Constant, Judge John D. Ellis and wife, John De Ellis, Mrs. M. Everhart, R. D. Harding, Charles L. Harrison and Wife, Effie Har- rison, Anna M. Knox, Mrs. Jane E. Moore, Nettie Moore, Mrs. Elizabeth Peacock and daughter, Emma Skinner and May C. Wcodward. Louisberg—E. G. Adams. McKinney—Mrs. Geo. Alford, Mre. Mary Bibb, Mrs. Pearle Pulliam and Mrs. G. Moore. Hopkinsville—A. F. Arnold, Harry Ar- nold, Mrs. Hattie Arnold, W. S. Hale and J..W. Mitchell. Pittsburg—Mrs. J. W. Bastin. Huntonville—Margaret Bennett and Miss M. 3S. Logan. Warsaw—Rev. S. M. Bernard. Falmouth—Mrs. Kate Bradford, Rebecca Bullock, L. P. Tryer and Kate N. Mul- lens. Owensborough—W. H. Brannon and wife, Edna Gates and Mary Payne. Winchester—Josephine Brown, R. Brown and Laura Ecton. Burgin—Allice Burgin and Lillian Curd. Mrs. W. Ashland—W. M. Campbell, Mary Ford Condit, Rev. W. C. Condit and’ Minnie Schugh. Paris—Katie Conifax. Barbourville—Miss Tommie Clark, Ada Franklin and T. B. Tinsley. Erlanger—Lou Lou Coombs. Ludlow—Catharine Crigler, Edna Gott- lieb, Grace Richardgon, Mamie Richardson and H. C. Runyan. Petersburg—Elvin J. Curry. Marshall—Mattie and May Deneale. Richmond—Miss A. V. De Jarnatt, Mrs. N. W. Williamson and Mina Phipps. Dayton—J. N. Ervin, Ada Hewetson and H. B. Spencer. Crittenden—Virginia Fenley. Corbin—C. W. Green. Cynthiana—J. J. Haley and T. A. Reed. Bardstown—Miss Hammond, Mrs, E. M. Moore and Lizzie N. Sharp. Valley Station—Bessie Hardin. Frankfort-Lucy Julian, Maggie Page and Mary Page. Augusta—Julia Kearns, Mrs. G. S. Kirk, Rev. F. P. Ramsay, Rev. W. D. Rice, W. F. Rice and C. 8. Smoot. Princeton—Mrs. Joseph Lanman. Morgan—J. R. Meek. Danville—Hattie L. Mars, Eugenia Pul- iiam, Edna K. Sallee, Etta V. Sallee and Mary S. Simpson. May's Lick—Annie Myolf and F. M. Tin- der and wife. Fredonia—Lizzie and Musa McDonald. London—Edward Parker and Mrs. H. C. Thompson. . Dixon—P. H. Parker, J. C. Parker and T. Lisma Parksvtile—Dena Reed. Brooks—Georgia Summers. Butler—Edith TayAor. Maysville—C. B. Traxel and H. C. Wil- son. Kirksville—Misses Amos and Ida Willes and Margaret and Elizabeth Wilmore. Hardiasburg—B. F. Beard, Mrs. P. M. Beard and daughter, Bessie and Mary Richardson. Flemingsburg—W. S. Willis. Williamsburg—Mrs. Mamie Curd Gibson and Mrs. Josephine Curd. TALK WITH BOOTH-TUCKER .. at He Ohats With & Star Reporter About His © Plans, He Has Mapped Ont the Details of New Branches d Will En- Gen. F. De L. Booth-Tucker, the suc- cessor of Ballington Booth as commander of the Salvation Army in this country, came to Washington Saturday from New York to take part in the Christian En- deavor convention. A Star reporter had a chat with him. He was dressed in the famillar uniform of the Salvationists and wore a simple insig- ria of his high raak. He paid two visits to the United States before coming to re- side here permarently. During the first visit he gathered materials for the life of Mrs. Catherine Booth, and the second visit was when he brought a band of native Salvationists from India. Of his work in India a whole history might be written, for when he went there years ago he found that the task before him was to practically organize an East Indian branch, a task especially hard, wien the character of the people of that country and the religion which they adhere to is iaken into consid- eration. Gen. Booth is quite enthusiastic over the arduous task which lies before him in this country, but he says that the thoroughly cordial reception tendered him on his arrival in New York has been of reat assistance. Visits to other cities, he sa: ways brought him aracteristic, hearty American welcome, and now he is ready, after an inspection of some four or five months, to go ahead at once on the plans for work which he has formulated. First of all, the military organization, for which the Salvation Army is noted and which has proved such a large factor in Its success, Is to be preserved in all its integrity. It may, however, be broadened, but it will be kept on regular specified lines, for the commander is a thorough be- liever in having everything done systematt- cally and done under a complete code of rules and regulations. This he gets from Gen. William Booth, whom, he says, has made more laws which have been obeyed to the letter than any living man. A Lack of Recruits. The United States is not essentially a military nation, as most of the European countries are, but there is an abundance of a true Yankee love of law and order, and for this reason the commander thinks he has excellent prospects for gradually working up an organization, solid from the ground up. The present organization of the Salvationists is in excellent condition, he Says, but there is a lack of recruits. The United States is one of the largest provinces in the world, territorially speak- ing, and {t ranks next to England in im- portance, even from the standpoint of an English Salvationist. Booth-Tucker has, however, cast England behind him, and in consequence the coming campaign is to be a campaign on American methods, if such an expression can be applied to the truly international work of saving souls. The people in this country are easily influenced by religious feelings, but the commander lcoks more to results than to first impres- sions, and in consequence the object to be attained is to win men permanently. The program for summer work thorough- ly emphasizes this important factor of the work under the new commander. During this month and all of next all the officers, whether national, divisional, local or staff, are to be engaged in conducting services at important camp meetings in various sec- tions of the country. A band will come to Washington Grove camp meeting on the 12th of August. Sociologists tell us, however, that the hardened old sinner, with hardly any ex- ception, never gets out of the old rut for any great length of time. Very often he never so much as makes the first step. This the general believes is a false impression and one which it is better to nfp in the bud before it does much harm. In support of his opinion he deduces some figures. Work in the Jails. . For instance, out of about a thousand men of the strictly jafl-bird class who pass through the hands of the army about eighty per cent become good and useful citizens. This, of course, varies according to the sections of the country, but the average is between seventy and eighty per cent. Taking this immense result into ac- count, the army is about to commence a branch ef work with this as its distinctive feature. The new auxiliaries are to con- fine therrselves principally to the police courts, lockups, county jails and prisons. This is not a new thing for Salvationisis except that it has never been made the specific duty of a chosen band of soldiers. Out In California, the commander states, an excellent nucleus for the auxiliaries In that state exists. In the San Quentin jail there is a Salvation Army band composed exclusively of prisoners who are serving sentences there. The leader of the band is a man who is serving a life sentence. This may be taken, Gen. Booth-Tucker states, as an excellent answer to scoffers, for when a man knows that he is never to see the open air and free sunlight again he is not apt to spend whatever time he has at his disposal in religious devotions unless he is thoroughly possessed of the spirit. of Christianity. The commander mentioned a number of other similar in- stances of jail work to prove his statement that hardened murderers, robbers and gam- blers are converted and become upright men every day. The name by which the soldiers engaged in this class of work will be known is that of the Knights of Hope. Tne Fallen Women. Another organization Is that of the League of Love, which, however, has work- ed under no distinctive title. This ts to be rescue work for fallen women. The uni- form of the league will probably be the regular army costume, but as a distinctive badge the members will wear a red heart with a red ground, on which are to be the words, “Out of Love.” There are now in the United States about 360 homes for fall- €n women, but these are not considered half enough, and so more will be at once started. It only costs about $500 to equip ene of these institutions, and yet Gen. Booti-Tucker states the amount of the go00d done by one of these gifts of $1” Is incaleulable. In reply to a question as to whether it is advisable to confine the slums to one por- tion of a city and there stamp them out or stamp them out so as to let them spread over a city and then take them indl- vidually, Commander Booth-Tucker said that he had not considered the subject in that light. He said that youth {s prone to temptation, and that if that temptation is removed then’ the less the danger for young men. If vice is obliged to exist,” added, “it should be compelled to hide its diminished head.” The ways and means for carrying on all thts work is another question now being considered. The army organization now consists of about 6) separate corps, to which are attached 2,000 officers. Besides this 300 more have put in applications for officership, and when passed upon by the board and found competent they will re- ceive their ppointments. This is not, however, enough, he says, and an effort is now being made to obtain 500 more. Two hundred cadets now in training in the schools, which are called garrisons, will also soon be ready for the fight. The interview was brought to an end, as the commander was to address a meeting at one of the tents and was compelled to leave. He ts stopping with Mrs. H. B. F. MacFarian4. Mrs. Booth-Tucker was also to have been present this morning at the convention, but she was run into by a careless cyclist in New York yesterday, and her visit was broken. She is suffering considerable pain, but expects to be about her usual duties in a month or so. Her place at the meeting this morning was taken by Maj. Swift. The major is a bright-faced, animated young lady, who has just come over from a stay of twelve years in England. She is, however, an American, having been born here, and has the dis- tinction of being the only Vassar graduate who 1s an offcer in the Salvation Army. Maj. Swift is anxious to correct the im- pression that the American army ts simp a subordinate to the. English. She says this is not so. She says it {s a mistake to think that the English look with an un- frienfly eye upon America. Englishmen are beginning to take a deep interest in the army, and two of them, the Marquis have al- of Salsbury being one and a prominent English actor the other, have just given $5,000 each to it. ee THE CLOSING MEETINGS. Program of the Final Convents The Christian Endeavor convention of 1896 will close with the consecration meet- irgs to be held tonight. State delegations are expected to have representatives present at each of the con- Secration meetings in the tents. Space will be marked off for the delega- tions, and the roll call exsions of the by states will be bad in the usual way. In the four churches and Central Hall consecration meetings will be held, conduct- ed by famous evangelists. The program for this afternoon and to- night is as follows: Monday Afiern Centra (Pennsylvania ave.between 7th and 9th sts.) 4 to Informal reception to of the, state, territorial provinc hristian Endeavor unions, by the officers and trus- tees of the United Society of Christian En- deavor. Monday Evening. Calvary Baptist Cho rner Sth and H sts. Rev. W. H. . D. D,, Allegheny, Pa, Mr. P. H shington, D. C., 7:30. Praise 730. Anthem, Devotio ercises. 245. Consecration serv Conducted by Rev. J. (Corner 1th and G Rev. Howard B. Grose, Boston, Mass., pre- siding, G. Kimball, Washington, D. C, musical director. Praise 3 e. ). Anthem, by chorus. 200. Devotional exercise Rey. E. D. Bailey, Washington, D. C. 8:10, Sermon. Rev. H. M. Wharton, D. D., Baltimore, Ma. 8:40. Singing. . Consecration service. mducted by Mr. Chas. N, Hunt, Minne- polis, Minn. ). Adjournment. Foundry Methodiat Episcopal Chure! (Corner G and 14th sts. nw) Rey. Canon J. 3. Richardson, London, Ont., Presiding. Mr. R. T. Ballard, Washington, D. C., Mue sical Director. . Praise Servic . Anthem, by Choras. . Devotional Exercts Mr. Fred E. Tasker, Washington, Mr. H. D.C. $:10. Sermon. Rev. John Neil, Toronto. inging. ‘orsecration Service. Conducted by Rev. Ralph Gillam, Malden, Mass. 9:30, Adjournment. New York Ave. Presbyterian Charch, (New York ave. bet. ith and 1th sts. nw) Rev. Wallace Radcliffe, Pastor, Presiding, Mr. P. P. Bilhorn, Chicago, TL, Musical Director. . Praise Servic . Anthem, by ¢ . Devotional Exercises. Rev. James T. Marshall, Kensing- ton, Md. ermon. Rev. Wilbur Chapman, D.Dy Philadelphia, Pa. 8:40. Sirging. &: ecration Service. Conducted by Dr. Chapman, Ind., &. Woodman, M.D., Washington, D. C., Musical Director. . Praise Service. Anthem, horus. . Devotional Exercises. Rev. W. W. Van Arsdale, Wash- ington, D. C. 8:10. Sermon. Ri B. Fay Mills, Ft. Edward, Y. . Singing. . Consecration Meeting. Conducted by Mr. Mills, ). Adjournment. Tent Washington. President Francis E. Clark, D.D., Boston, Mas: Presiding. Clark, Washington, Musical Director, Mr. Chas. § D. c, 7:50. Praise Service. TH. by Chor 8:00. Devotional Exercises, ev. Luther T. Townsend, D.D., Washington, D. C. 8:10. Sermen. Rt. Rev. Maurice S. Baldwin, D.Dy Lord Bishop of London, Ont, 8:40. Singing. 8:45. Consecration Service. Conducted by President Clark. 9:40. Adjournment. Tent Williston. Treasurer William Shaw, Boston, Mass., Presiding. Mr. P. S. Foster, Washington, D. C., Mu- sical Director. . Praise Service. Anthem, by Chorus. ). Devctional Exercises. Rev. Fred’k M. Gardner, East Bos- ton, Mass. . Sermon. Rev. James I. Vance, D.D., Nash- ville, Tenn. Singing. Consecration Service. Conducted by Treasurer Shaw. Adjournment. Tent Endeavor. Secretary John Willis Baer, Boston, Mass., Presiding. Mr. E. O. Excell, Chicago, IN, Musical Director. . Praise Service. . Anthem, by Chorus. . Devotional Exercises, Rev. F. M. Lamb, Kennebunkport, Me. 8:10. Sermon. Rev. F. W. Gunsaulus, D.D., Chi- cago, 1. . Singing. . Consecration Service. Conducted by Secretary Baer. . Adjournment. The Orchestra. ra at the Junior rally at Tem Williston Saturday, under the conduct of Miss Mattie Bartlett, with Miss Mettle Diver, pianist, was composed as follows First violins—Misses Ella Knight, Mary Crook, Mary Clements, Hopkins, Florence Morrell, e Miller, May Cal The orche irace houn, Flossie Bliss, Beulah Bohrer, and Messrs. Edgar Hirvall, Arthur Nyman, Shepler Fitzgerald, Thos. C. Havell, Harrison, Harry White, Howard Bayly, John Merwin, Geo. Hunt, Clarence Whit more. d violins—Carl Davis, Clare Davis, ara Wall, Grace Harding, Amelia Glick, Fre} Mabel Williams, Elreane Williams, Max McCullough, Walter Kim ball, on Ronsavill, Beyer Johnson, Susie Haycock, Willie ¢ Florence Stevens, Mary Taylor, Ma Bastianettl. Flutes—Messrs, Fahnestock,Allen Walker, Frank Summy Cornets — Miss Athalla Yingling, and Messrs. Alvin Quinter, Robert Maxwell and Paul Keck. Bass—Messrs. G. W. Hermey and Geo. Maddert. Trombone—-Mr. Bruce Taylor. Clarinets—Messrs. Will Phillips and Kum- mell. Viola—Phillip Phillips. Cellos—Misses Schott and Florence Wieser. —>——__ Mrs. Henry T. McEwen. Mrs. Henry T. McEwen is the wife of the Rev. Henry T. McEwen, D.D., p the Fourteenth Street Presbyterian Church, New York city. During her early child- hood her parents moved from Mt ¥., to New York city, where sh Ince resid She graduated with honors ‘rom the Norma! College. In ISs2 she mar- ried Dr. McEwen. Mrs. McEwen is an ficient worker for home, foreign and c' missions. She is a member of the woma: executive committee of home missions, and the women's board of foreign missions of the Pri terian Church, She is th: byterian vice president of the Wo National Sabbath Alliance. tendent of the Junior band’s church. no's She is superin- Society in her hus