Indianapolis Journal, Volume 49, Number 203, Indianapolis, Marion County, 22 July 1899 — Page 1

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siddcv nnTii op col. Robert GREEX 1XGERSOLL. The Xoted Agnostic Wanted to Die Painlessly and Without Warning, and Ilia Desire Was Granted. ATTACKED BY.HfylRT DISEASE WHILE DISCUSSING FREPAItATIOX OP. LLXCIIEON 1VITII 1IIS WIFE," And Expired a Secord After Telling 21rs. Ingersoll, In Reply to n Ques-i-... Uon, that He Felt Better. . SKETCH OF A FAMOUS LAWYER vis nisTonio "vision op wah address IX THIS CITY. A Free Thinker from Boyhood to Old Affe Incidents of Hla Career Ula , Capture Daring the M ar, " ' NEW YORK, July 21. Col. Robert O. Ingersoll died at hla home, Walston-on-Jludson. near Dobb'a Ferry, to-day. Ills death was eudden and unexpected, and resulted from heart disease, from which he suffered since 1S36. In that year during the Republican national convention ho was taken 111 and had to return home. He never fully recovered from tho attack of heart disease and was under the care of physicians constantly. For the last three days Mr. Ingersoll had not been feeling well. Last night he was in better health and spent a portion of the evening playing billiards with Walston It. Brown, his son-ln-law, and C. P. .Farrell, his brother-in-law and private secretary. He seemed to be in better health and spirits when he retired than he had been for several days. This morning he rose at the usual hour and joined the family at breakfast. He then said he had spent' a bad night, but felt better. lie had been suffering from abdominal pains and tightness about the chest. He did not think his condition at all dangerous.; After breakfast he telephoned to 21r. Smith, his physician, who is at Belle Havenward told' him his experience during the night. Dr. Smith told him, he say, to continue the use of nitroglycerin and that he 'would see him" during the day. Colonel Ingersoll spent the morning swinging in a hammock and bitting on the veranda with the members of the family. He said he waa better and had no pain. At 1230 he started to go upstairs. On reaching the head of the stairs Colonel Ingersoll . turned Jato hii. wife's room. Mrs. Irgersoll wastthere. Togetherthey discussed what they would have fir luncheon, and Colonel Ingersoll said he Had better not eat much owing to the trouble with' his stomach. He seemed In good spirits then. After talking lor a few minutes Colonel Ingersoll crossed the room and sat down in a rocking chair. He leaned his head on his hand, which rested on the back of tho chair. Mrs. Ingersoll asked him how he was feel- ' tng and he replied, "Oh, better." These were his last words. A second after they were uttered he was dead. The only sign noticed by Mrs. Ingersoll was that the whites of his eyes suddenly showed. There , was not even a sigh or groan as death came. Doctors were hastily called, but their verdict waa that death had come Instontly. No arrangements have been yetHnade for the funeral, but It will probably be held on Monday at the house, and the Interment will be In Sleepy Hollow Cemetery, at Tarrytown. Those present in the house at the time of death were his daughter. Miss Maud Ingersoll, his daughter, Mrs. W. II. Brown, Mr. Brown, Mrs. D. W. Parker, mother of Mrs. Ingersoll, and Mrs. C. F.' Farrell and daughter. Mrs.' Ingersoll was the only person in the room with him when he expired. Death came to him as he had recently expressed a desire it should. He often l:i old times said he wished to die slowly with a full consciousness so he might tell those about him how It felt. Recently he experienced a change of desire to die painlessly and without warning. c 1 SKETCH OP HIS LIFE. Free Thinker from Boyhood Incident . of the AVar-rower an an Orator. Robert Green Ingersoll was born in Dresden, N. T., Aug. 11, 1S33. His father was a Congregational clergyman of such broad views as to antagonize the Calvinistlc members of his congregation. When Robert was very young the family moved to Ohio and later to Illinois, both of them at that time regions almost wholly uninhabited. Robert's early year3 were passed face to face with the unsubdued forests and prairies, and this life strengthened his habit of independent thought and utterance and gave him a physical constitution that could endure without breaking, extreme and continuous toil when he chose to test it. Ingersoll never was a believer either in his father's faith old school Presbyterianism or in the Inspiration of the Bible. Ho was a free thinker from his earliest boyhood. Before he was ten years old he had constant discussions with his father, in which he argued against his father's creed. The theory that It was his father's sternness that made him an Infidel la not correct, although the aus terity of an old-style Tresbyterlan house hold, especially on Sundays, undoubtedly in tenslfled his natural unbelief in any form of faith that causes a man to seek any where but in his own heart or in nature for any truth, either scientific or religious or ethical. Colonel Ingersoll's brother used to speak of Robert's talks with his father when both of them were little boys. The old clergyman once got a little angry at his son's Inborn Infidelity, but when the boy said, "Well, father, if you want me to lie you may make me pretend to believe like you, but if you want me to be honest I must talk as I do," the father let him alone. FAILED AS A TEACHER. In his boyhood Ingersoll was not trained for the law. In point of fact, his first em ployment was in the capacity of a school teacher out in Illinois. Even in those early flays ne had developed a strong tendency to dlsbeblleve in the dogmas and creeds of the church, and he had no more hesitation then thin he has at this day in making his sentiments publicly known. The consequence was that he could not retain his post as a teacher of young people. Parents and school trustees were greatly shocked at what they deemed his violent and unjustifiable utterances, and they reflected with terror upon what might be the result of his teachings so far ad the young idea of the neighbor

hood was concerned. So pedagogue Ingersoll was .unable to continue. In his chosen calling, and was Induced by his brother Ebon to Join that gentleman in the practice of the law. For some years the two brothers fought cow cases and other suits of that type, in which the then remote districts of Illinois abounded. Gradually botn of them becane widely known, not alone for their knowledge of the law, but by reason of their gifts of oratory. Both had wonderful strength in addressing Juries, and they often in those days practiced in the same courts with Lincoln, Logan and many others who rose to great eminence. Ebon was subsbequently a member of Congress. Robert was admitted to the Illinois Lar when of age, and opened a law office in Shawneetown In partnership with his brother. Both were prominent village Democrats. The surroundings of Shawneetown proved uncongenial, and In the brothers removed to Peoria. There Robert acquired local fame as a political orator. Ills sole ambition at that time was to go to Washington as congressman from Illinois. In IS) he was the Democratic candidate for Congress, but was defeated after a hard and bitter fight. He was so disappointed that he determined never to run for office again. About this time he married and settled down to his law practice, at which he continued until the war broke out. " ,

Robert raised a regiment of cavalry, was male colonel and assigned to the Western Department. He was in the battle of Shlloh and several other engagements. He made an exceedingly good record as a sol dier, and the story oi his capture by the Confederates is characteristic. He and his command had been sent out to delay Forrest's advance into Corinth, and sharp engagements occurred, during which Colonel Ingersoll's forces were driven back. In attempting to Jump his horse over an adjoining fence the animal fell, and before the colonel could remount he was surrounded by - Southern troops and a, dozen muskets were aimed at him. With that inimitable drollery that has marked him under all cir cumstances, no matter how trying, Ingersoll threw up both his hans and exclaimed. "Say, you fellows, where is this Southern Confederacy, anyhow? I have been looking for It for the past half-hour with a view to surrendering." ,( .. PAROLED BY FORREST. The soldiers did not fire, but laughingly took htm into custody and carried him to headquarters. General Forrest personally examined him, and Colonel Ingersoll, who thought it wise to conceal his own identity, professed an absolute ignorance of the com mander under, whom hehad been serving. Forrest, who failed. utterly to get any satisfaction out of the Union officer, sent him to the guardhouse, where he chaffed and joked the Southern soldiers for a couplo of hours, at the and of which time one of them reported to General Forrest that the pris oner was "no ordinary man." Thereupon the Confederate commander sent for Col Ingersoll, and this time the Yankee told who he was. Forrest apparently had a hearty enjoyment of Ingersoll's quaint say lngs and took such a strong personal fancy to him that within a very few days he was paroled. This was one of the last occasions on which ' that honor was extended to a Northern soldier at the hands of a South era general. After the war was over, when Colonel Ingersoll was In Washington, this same General Forrest, then in shattered circumstances, presented himself to Colonel IngersolKand received many kindnesses and considerable assistance at his hands. At the close of the war Ingersoll returned fiome, and, renouncing Democratio prlnci plea, united with the Republican party, lie rose rapidly ;ln his profession. In 1SCC he was appointed attorney general of Illinois, and served several years. He grew In poll tics, and in 1S78 wad a delegate tp the nation al Republican convention. This was probably the turning point In his life, for at this convention, when he made the speech pro posing the name of James G. Blaine for President the speech always afterward known as the "plumed knight" speech he first won fame as a national orator. From that time on his services as campaign ora tor on behalf of Republican principles were always in demand. In 1S77 he was offered the position of minister to Germany, but refused It. Shortly thereafter he went to New York to live. Ever since his famous "plumed knight speech in 1S76. when the prominence he at tained drew public attention for the first time to his agnostic belief, and to his powers as an orator, he was in great demand as a lecturer and after-dinner speaker. He was not so rabid an Infidel as he was often declared to be by those who knew him only by reputation. Contrary to general belief. he never denied the existence of a Supreme Being. Recently he declared that he be Heved the Bible to be a beautiful book, and said that he would give all that he pos sessed If he could believe what it promised. He has often declared his hope that there is an after life and paradise. A BRILLIANT TALKER. Ingersoll's talk was fully equal to his oratory, and sometimes it was vastly better, except in his great passages; greater in pathos, in rare insight, in poetical imagery and in delicate fancies. He was swift as lightning in repartee, keen and also kind in his wit, unless ho was talking of religious dogmas, and then his 'sarcasm was mercl less and meant to wound, and no woman was quicker to respond to the gentlest breath of pathos. He left criminal practice because "it wore on Mm so nrjch," as his wife expressed it. When he had an uncer tain murder case on hand it absorbed him; all his sympathies were enlisted; he could rot sleep nor do anything else until his client was safe. This absorption was almost suicidal to an emotional nature, especially if it was- a large nature. His talk Was full of phrases that would be conceded gems in anybody's writings. He was once speaking of a sanguine man. "Show him an egg," he said, "and Instantly the air is full of feathers." He was always getting off bright sayings like this. Then, again. he would use phrases that would not be tolerated in Boston society. Ingersoil was also noted as an author, principally on account of the views set fortry in his works. In this connection U Is only necessary to recall one of his state ments that created a great sensation among orthodox ministers "An honest God Is the noblest work of man." Ills career on the rostrum wa3 very successful, and for a long time drew larger audiences than any other lecturer in the country. Although an able member of the bar, it Is related of the colonel that In his early days he gave more attention to Palne'a works than he did to his legal cases. On one occasion, when arguing in a mandamus case, he depended, as usual, upon his eloquence, rather than on legal points. Ills Honor Anally stopped him with the remark: "Mr. Ingersoll, you probably know more about God-damn-us than you do about man-damus." His most successful case as a lawyer was his famous defense of the "starroute" conspirators in 1SS3, but he was well known as a powerful lawyer, and was engaged at exceptionally high fees In other celebrated cases. Among the gen eral public he was best known by his books, pamphlets and speeches directed against the Christian religion. He has published "The Gods" (ISTS). "Ghosts" (1S73), "Some Mistakes of Moses" (1S73). "Lecture Complete" (1S3). "Prose, Poems and SoJectlona" OSSt). besides a large number of .Continued on Tenth Page.)

INDIANA DAY

IIIXDREDS OP THE STATE EXCUR SIONISTS IX YESTERDAY, The Revised Totals of the Registra tion Committee Account for Less than 8,000 People. ATTENDANCE CLAIMED, 18,000 HEADQUARTERS AT THE CAPITOL CLOSED IX THE AFTERXOOX, . 'Western Committee of the London Ecumenical Council Considers a Programme. TWO STATES HOLD RALLIES IXDIAXA'S CROWDED AUDIEXCK AT FIRST TRESBYTERIAX CHURCH. ., Band Concert and the Pentathlon Contest Attended by About , 2,50O People, It was Indiana day of the convention, and the out-of-state delegates experienced an exaggerated sample of Indiana's July weather. The thermometer was as enthusiastic over the Epworth convention as the Epworthlans themselves. At the Union Station the white-capped reception" com mittee had its hands full all day, and, in spite of the oppressive heat in the train shed and on the streets,-remained valiantly at its post during -the day. Young men walked up and down the depot corridors with handkerchiefs tucked in about their collars and the young women wore out fan after fan in an endeavor to keep cool. But the Union Station division, of the re ception committee has no more work to do. For two nights and "three days the white caps have been on hand to greet every In coming leaguer. They have shown every courtesy and attention and hesitated at none of the arduous duties thrust upon them. Jas. M. Prltchard, Jhe chairman, said yesterday that the work 'of the white caps could not have been better. A. A. Zlon, superintendent of the Ualon Station, said that .in the history of Indianapolis crowds he had never encountered a committee whose labor was so constant and efforts so successful. x Before the city was fairly awake yester day morning over a hundred of the recep tion committee had appeared at tho depot. Indiana day brought in hundreds of State detegates, who began arriving as early as 3 o'clock. By noon over seven hundred State delegates had passed through .the Union Station. In tho afternoon the crowds were as large and every train coming into tho depot deposited its squads of Ep worthlans. PERSUADING THEM TO REGISTER,. All day tho greatest difficulty was expe rienced in persuading the delegates to reg ister. Many of the Hoosiers were received by friends and hastened away before even the alert white caps could Interpose. Others would smile knowingly at the committee men and quietly listen to the earnest harangue on the necessity of registering. then slip away unheedful of the advice. At the Statehouse tired Epworthian sight seers rested In the corridors or bothered the clerks at the Information bureau. One young lady asserted that questions were be ing asked "Just as a test." Nevertheless, all Interrogatories are patiently heard and answered. Up to 3 o'clock yesterday afternoon the registry by States was as follows: Alabama 62 Arkansas 64 Colorado '. 13 Connecticut 3 California SO District of Columbia....'...... 35 Delaware 2 Florida : '44 Georgia 3 Illinois 1,653 Indiana 3,501 Iowa. 120 Indian. Territory 3 Kajasas - Its Kentucky !Xi Iouisiana IS Maryland 3G Maine .. 12 Massachusetts W Michigan 143 Minnesota 34 Mississippi i. 70 . Missouri 135 Montana , 7 New Jersey 28 New York : 145 New Mexico 2 Nebraska . 30 North Carolina IS Oklahoma 461 Ohio xo Oregon 6 Pennsylvania -178 Rhode island 7 South Dakota . 32 South Carolina 23 Texas 62 Tennessee , 153 Utah 2 Virginia C3 Vermont 12 Washington 3 West Virginia 93 Wisconsin ; Canada si Mexico 4 Total , 7,?M The registration committee and homes committee were through at 3 o'clock yes terday afternoon and their quarters re moved from the Capitol to Tomllnson Hall. After that 'no other delegates were regis tered by States. The registry proceeds now lrrespecive of the Leaguers' state identity. At 6 o'clock yesterday afternoon only a few additional names had been added, buk it was estimated by the optimistic man agers that 600 Epworthlans were prevented from signing the rolls owing to the removal of the headquarters to the hall. The force working on the registry committee has been as faithful as the reception committee members, and yesterday was almost worn out with the three days labor. The homes committee practically finished its work yes terday afternoon, although it was expected that a few belated Leaguers would require attention to-day. From estimates given by railroad officials thti committees think between 13,00") and 18,000 people have arrived from out of town since the convention opened. Other est! mates, more conservative, place the attend a nee not over 12.000. The heat of the day was not too Intense to prevent a thousand or more of the Leaguers from assembling at the tent. There was no meeting svheduled to take place there in the afternoon, and, in fact. no one expected that a meeting would be held. But by 3 o'clock exhausted Epworth ians began straggling Into the tent, seeking shetler from the sun's rays. In a half hour there were over a thousand Epworthlans

beneath tho big canvas. No one knew how it started, but somehow a song was jro-

poed. That was the beginning of an enthusiastic "testimony" meeting. Song after song was followed by individual speeches that elicited rounds of responses from the devout assemblage. "It was a spontaneous combustion," as one enthusiastic Leaguer put it, "and It's worth five ordinary prearranged meetings any day," and he Joined the rest In their calls of approval and ac quiescence. The meeting continued as late as 5 o'clock. EC 131 EX I C A L CO X PER E XCE. Committee Discusses the London Pro gramme. The programme committee of the West ern section of the Ecumenical Methodist Conference held a meeting yesterday afternoon at Central-avenue M. E. Church and went over the report It received from the similar committee of the Eastern section. This work practically completes the ar rangement of the programme for the session to be held In London, In September, 1901. but the result of the labors of the two branches of the committee cannot be made known until it is approved by the commit tee of the Eastern section, which will meet in London soon after receiving the report from this committee. The Ecumenical 'Methodist Conference meets once every ten years. The first session was held in London in 1831, the second in Washington in 191 and the third is to be held in London in September, 1001. The conference Is not quite so broad as its name signifies, being confined to the various branches of the Methodist Church instead of Including all of.the Christian churches. Its purpose is to "bring about a full Inter change of thought among the many sec tions of the Methodist Church. The world is divided into two sections for the purpose of the work of the conference, the eastern section comprising Europe, Asia, Africa and Australia and contiguous islands, while the western hemisphere makes up the west ern section. The western section has three hundred delegates and the eastern has two hundred, but the attendance at the conference Is not limited to these delegates. there being usually a large attendance from others. The committee which met yesterday is composed of ten members. Four of these are from the Methodist Episcopal Church, two from the Southern M. E. Church, two from the colored churches, one from Canada and one from all other Methodists. It has nothing whatever to do with the Epworth League meeting, but was simply called to meet here at this time because it was known that most of its members would be here attending the Epworth meeting. Bishop Hurst is chairman of the committee. THE IXDIAXA RALLY. First Presbyterian Church, Where It Was Held, Packed. YThe Indiana rally at the First Presbytericn Church, at 5 o'clock, was a surprise, even to the managers, for every available seat was taken In the auditorium and gal lery, the steps leading to the platform were filled and many stood during the exercises. O. H. Palmer, president of the state asso ciation, presided, and first called the mem bers, who were greeting unexpected friends and chatting, to order. Calling for a hymn, some one suggested, "Blest Be the Tie that Binds." Mr. Palmer .started it and the voices swelled to a great chorus and sang without accompaniment. Rev. M. I Haines, pastor of the church, led In prayer. and another hymn, "When the Roll Is Called1 up Yonder' followed. Mr. Palmer announced that the decorations and all the preparations for the accommodations for the league at this church were due to the effort of tlje Christian Endeavor Society of the church, a remark that was received with the heartiest appreciative applause. Mr. Haines was the first speaker, and he began characteristically with the sen tence that he was a good Methodist and also a good Presbyterian, for it had been declared that a good Methodist is a good Presbyterian warmed over.. Seriously, Mr. Haines said, he believed that people did not yet appreciate the power of the Christian young people's movement In this country; that the day 13 not far distant when the young people, who art being trained now as they never have been before, will use their power against evil. The second speaker was Rev. O. S. Hennlnger, of. Jeffersonville, secretary of the state cabinet. One thing at the meeting, he said, had Impressed him deeply, and he believed he would' go home a better man and do a better work for It, and that cne thing is a motto in the big tent. "Advance on Your Knees,,' more prayer being neces sary for the work In hand. He called for the hymn, "Loj'alty to Christ," and It was loyally sung. The former state president, F. M. Barbour, of Evansvllle, was the next n the Informal programme, and he gave a short talk. He said that people were ready now to take tho state for Christ if they would only think so; It is a day for trusts and organizations, and the Epworth organization means nothing if it does not move. "We ore ten years old," he said, "and if we do not bring our friends to Christ our organization amounts to nothing. In our meetings this fall I am going to have this question brought up, 'How many people have been brought to Christ through your league?' ' Mr. Barbour declared that the Indiana state organization was the best In tho world. The person in the pew, he said, is the one that makes a great meeting. One of the benefits of the state organization, he said, was found in the meeting of members of the organization at the national conventions. "The more peopie you can get to work the better will be the results, and an Epworth Leaguer who has not brought a soul to Christ Is not a good Epworth Leaguer," and with thlj truth he closed his remarks. The members of the association in Jeffersonville made a "yell" for the state association, and Mr. Palmer said he wanted all to make a note of it, and when this was done the whole churchful of people gave It: "Blm. bfm, blm; Z'.p, zip, zah. We're Indiana, Rah, rah, rah; Hoosier, who." There was no invitation for the state convention forthcoming and the place will be settled by the members of the committee before the dateof the meeting. Among the notices gtven was one that there would be a meeting of the cabinet, county and chapter officers of Moore's Hill at the First Presbyterian Church this morning at S-o'clock, and that the Indiana badges could be secured in the lecture room of the church. All Indiana delegates are asked to register in the lecture room of the First Presbyterian Church. THE 1I.LIXOIS CADIXET. Preparations for the State Convention at Peoria. Illinois state headquarters at the Denlson Hotel was one of the most popular resorts yesterday and It looked as If almost every delegate from Illinois visited the headquarters some time during the day. The tables and stationery which have been furnished for the use of the visitors were crowded all day and there were people sitting on every available chair and standing around the room and in the hotel corridor to get a chance to write home. The state cabl(toutinned on Seventh Page.)

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DISCUSSED AT XOIEROIS EPWORTHIAX COXFEREXCES. At Early Morning Delegates Gathered for Sunrise Services at the ' - 3Ionunient. MERCY, CHARITY AND HELP THE SET TOPICS ABLY AXD INTERESTINGLY DISCUSSED. Another Department Considered the Literary Adjunct of the Chris tlan Propaganda. THE SPIRITUAL SIDE OF IT MEETIXGS FOR THIS AT TOMLIXSOX Unusually Large Attendance, Some of the Churches Delnff Much Crowded. Yesterday morning's exercises opened with devotions on Monument place early in the morning, and then the rest of the morning was given up to departmental work. The papers and addresses inMhe different meet ings were on the line of practical help to the members and the organization. Every address was dlscusped at length and with much earnestness. The addresses really served merely as opening remarks for a gen eral discussion of the tcple, and those in attendance were? greatly delighted with the cucc5s of the meetings. Every one was r-eil attended, and In some of the churches tere was difficulty in finding enough seats. The exercises, as stated, commenced with the sunrise prayer meeting in Monument place. Ideas of sunrise varied, for about thirty delegates were on hand at 5:30, but it was an hour later when the meeting opened. When the vigilant watchman of the monument arrived he tried to keep the ladles from sitting on the stone walls, but the ladles soon outnumbered him and he gave It up. It was 6:30 when Rev. W. A. Spencer, of Philadelphia, climbed up on the wall on the west side. By this time wor shipers were crowding about, the steps and on the west side, and they burst Into song. A number of hymns were sung and then tho delegates were called on to give tele graphic messages. Dr. Spencer explained that b;:t ten words can be sent for a quarter, and these were to be quarter messages. Hands would be raised, and then would come such ehouts as "Tennessee, I love the Lord." "Indiana rmn the vway to heaven." Each one who gave testimony told what State he was from. Messages were poured in. and sometimes a dozen were shouting together. Suddenly some one would start a song and all messages would be forgotten until the hymn was completed. These exercises were continued for an hour, and then the worshipers returned to their homes for breakfast. SPIRITUAL WORK AXD FIXAXES. Tito of the Features That Were Extensively Discussed. The first meetings of the Department of Spiritual Work were held yesterday morning in Tcmlinscn Hall and English's Opera House, the former at 3 o'clock and the lat ter at 10:30 o'clock. At Tomllnson Hall the crowd was so' great that it Is estimated that more than a thousand left because of their inability to get Inside tho building. Every seat was occupied and many were standing, making a crowd that was var iously estimated at from 3,500 to 4,000. The hull was very warm but a sea of fans did their full duty and kept - the atmosphere moving all the time. After devotional -exercises, led by Rev. W. G. Foote of Elkton, Ky., the chairman, Rev. W. A. Frye, of Kalamazoo, Mich., gave a short review of the strength of the league. He speke of the movement as it has grown in the South and said it now seemed -that the South would soon have 300,000 members, who would easily capture that sunny country for Christ. The colored members wero not forgotten in his review. Rev. J. H. Hazel wood, offjDundas, Ont., delivered the first address, his subject being "The Devotional Meeting; Helps and Hind ranees." He said that by. "helps" he meant the absence of hindrances, and that in "hindrances" he included the absenco of helps. One evening each week should be given to devotional work, he said, and mem bers should attend that meeting and be on time, for a little delay is one of the great hindrances. Much depends upon a good leader and long prayers are not necessary. I. G. Ponn, a colored layman of New Or leans, followed in the discussion. Jle char acterizd the league as the training school for the church. 31 r. Reed, of Texas. Rev. J. II. Reed, of Galveston, Tex., fol lowed, discussing the subject, "Ways to Help Revivals." He spoke of the need of out-door house-to-house work In connection with the church and said the leaguer could do this work as no other member of the church could. By efficient work in this line, he said, the down-town tenement houses. which now are so often the abode of any thing but Christianity, might be turned into temples for Jesus. In part he said: "By Individual self-consecration on the part of every leaguer and local chapter throughout Methodism. The necessity for this is. Indeed, indispensable for the success of any organization that would evanselize the world. Great world movements begin with the individual. This is evidenced in the lives of the characters who have fash ioned and molded ancient and modern civ illzation and who are now f haplng the des tiny of mankind throughout the world. So the success of the church and her various auxiliaries In evangelizing the world and kindling revival fires upon our altars, de pends upon singleness of purpose and indi vidual seir-consecration with the deepest grasp upon spiritual truths. "The league can help revivals by pelfstacrlfice in outdoor hand-to-hand work. The times demand such a method of work. The problem of reaching the masses finds its .solution in this feature of Christian effort. Success in all departments of human enter prises comes through immediate contact with opposing forces. The Enwoith Leasrue was born of such necessity, and its mission is to push the standard of the cross Into the darkest regions of wicked cities, and through its various departments uplift the submerged masses or our urban population, settle the. question of the down-town dis trlcts and turn the tenement houses into places for Jesus, our king. This can and must be done by having at the head of each department men and women born of God and baptized with fire In order to direct the mighty contest between the church and the world. A widespread distribution of tracts and booklets through the literary depart

ment and the department of spiritual work will contribute much to the success of revival work.

"The learue can assist revival work ry close application and prayerful study of the sacred Scriptures. The beliefs of the world are riveted upon human thought by the deepest prayerful investigation into sacred truths. The Epworth League was Dorn lor a new day and must shake off the dust of the centuries from our spiritual garments through the tudy of the eternal word ana the publication of scriptural holiness." ' Bishop McCabe, so well known as the singing bishop," sang a hymn and was as sisted In the chcrus by the large audience. Waving of handkerchiefs and shouting greeted the Finger when he concluded. Mr. lllller, of LouUtHIc. 'How to Deepen the Spiritual Life" was the subject of the last paper, which was by Rev. Gustav E. Hlller, of Louisville. In part he said: "A great deepening of the SDlritual life of the church, resulting in vast outward changes, could be brought about in a very short time. God Is ready, but we are not ready, to meet the conditions. What must go before in order that we become ready? To this question the answer may be made in nve propositions: t lrst e must bring ourselves to realize more fully the paramount imoortancj of the spiritual life. It is a fatal error to consider the spiritual life as important alongside of other Important things, it is tne one thing needful to us all and to the world. As Gladstone said in his old age to a young man: 'My friend, there is but one great question in the world, and that is the gospel.' What we need is to fully recognize and feel this. Second We must realize and humbly confess our great spiritual destitution. The spiritual shallowness and weakness of the church, as a whole. Is manifested by many glailng facts that cannot be denied. We must acknowledge this, even at the risk of being branded as pessimists. It Is better to be a Jeremiah bewailing the shortcomings or nis people than to be a false optimist, who cries "Peace, peace!" when there is no peace. God will come with His rower when His people are humble and repentant. "Third We must, as a church, cut loose from all entanglements with the world. The world Is the realm where Satan performs his works. Where worldliness dwells the Holy Spirit cannot remain. How much worldliness there is among us: ve must again stand squarely on the platform of the early Methodists, who because of their separation from the world had such wondrous power with God and rcen. Fourth W e must become more Imbued with the spiritual realities of God's word. There is much busy making with the letter, the outward husk of the Bible, but the tremendous spiritual truths which pervade the outward framework of God's book like the honey does the honey comb, are rightly apprehended by only a few. This accounts for our spiritual poverty more than anything else. "Fifth We must be filled with such a consuming desire for a deeper spiritual life that all our doings will have this cne ob ject in view. All we do must be done In the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Jesus means salvation Christ means anointing. If everything Is done in His name now salvation and anointing will be coming down upon us from His fullness." The second meeting of the spiritual work department was held in English's Opera House at 10:30 o'clock. In this case also the house was entirely filled and mny could not get in. The subjects were the same as these discussed at the Tomllnson Hall meeting. After devotional exercises, led by Rev. G. R. Rowan, of Cleveland, the chairman. Rev. J. W. Newman, D. D., of Birmingham, made a few appropriate remarks. "Helps and Hindrances" was the subject discussed by Rev. J. M. Barcus, A. M., of Temple, Tex. He said: "To determine what helps or hinders, keep In mind the object sought to be accom plished by the devotional meeting, which is twofold: First, the development and strengthening of the religious experience of the leaguers: second, the exercising of gifts and graces whereby leaders may be devel oped. "The devotional meeting of the league Is to do for the rising generation of Methodists wnat the class meeting did for their fathers. especially in developing a sound and earnest L.nnstian experience. -The success of . the meeting depends largely on the leader. For a successful leader there are three indispensable qualifications piety, preparation and punctuality. Given a leader with a Kood personal experience, who has . thoroughly prepared himself for conducting the meeting intelligently and systematically and who will negm and close on time, and the rest is easy; Individual leacuere may creatlv helD bv carefully preparing the lessor by bringing meir rJiDies with them and by being always present. A great help to these meetings Is good singing. To secure this let books enough be bought so that each one who attends can nave one. Let the sonKS selected be spirit ual and, if possible, in harmony with the general subject. A limited amount of special music, such aa solos, duets, etc., may be used to advantage, provided they are the rignt Kind and sunjr in a devotional sd r t. Avoid making the league platform a stage simpiy ior me display or voice culture. "If programmes are used, let them hf siif ficlently flexible to always admit asking for ana receiving neip rrom the Holy Bplm. Aa a rule do not mix the literary department wun me devotional; to do so la nearly al ways at the expense of the devotional nlrlt P.ut proper limitations on those who take part. Avoid two extremes. One is not to let those who Dartleinate talk and nrav en long that only a few can take part and the services oecome tedious. The other Is to not insist so much on brevity that the talks and prayers lose all their SDlrlt and even sound irreverent and flippant. Let much use ce mane or the reading or quoting passages from God's word." Rev. Joseph Edge, of London, Ont., In discussing "Waya to Help Revivals" said: "It Is unfortunate when a pastor is arranging for a revival to have the members of his church and congregation planning parties and entertainments. If we are going to help it is important that we be consistent. One must sharo the individual, responsibility and come In contact with other individuals If we are going to have great revivals." Mr. Carter on Spiritual Life. In speaking of "How to Deepen the Spiritual Life" Ttev. R. A. Carter. D. D., of Atlanta, Ga., said: "Viewing the Father of spirits as a vast ocean of spiritual life and energy, we may view all mankind as the shallow" harbors along the shores of this mighty ocean. Into which harbors must come all the vessels of God richly laden with grace and truth for fallen man. It is then of paramount importance that these soul harbors be deepened, so that the vessels of divine illumination of deepest draught may enter their portals and bring to man the dlvinest things of God. The process of deepening harbors and river channels in the natural world is by blasting away the rocky obstructions and dredging and removing the debris and the deposits of impure inllowing waters. The shallow depths of man's spiritual life can be deepened only by being brought into contact daily with the Christ of the gospel. The soul of Saul of Tarsus, fervent and zealous, yet filled with the rocks of legalism and shallowed by stony national prejudice, was brought into dally contact with the Christ of God during the three years spent in Arabian deserts, and the spiritual nature of Paul, the apostle of Jesus Christ, was so deepened by the Impact that the mightiest ships of divine inspiration and illumination could ever afterwards enter and ride full freighted with the dlvinest things' of God for a world without God. "And yet the reading of the lives of the martyrs for Christ, of the heroes and helolnes who died at the fiery stake and in the bloody arena; who perished amidst noisome Jungles and on desolate plains; who suffered on hostile Island? and sacrificed themselves in narrow street and filth-crowded alley, are all potent Instruments In the hands of Gcd for making soul depths in which heavenly leviathan may dwell. "But it is not the hurried survey, it is not superficial glancing through the book through books which reveal the hidden beauties and throw open the broad vistas of the eternal verities; which rend the rocks and break down the stony barriers of the soul; which permanently deepen the spiritual life. It Is the earnest pondering, the prayerful meditation upon what has been read which deepen our soul life. Human prayer is the answering metal to the call of the divine magnet: and as the metal becomes more magnetized the nearer it approaches the attracting magnet, so our spiritual lives become deeper r.nd more full of heavenly riches as we approach by prayer the all-attracting source of all soul life. But the proces of deepening is not completed until all tho rent rocks and obstructing debris are removed; therefore, the dredge must follow the Impact and shock of exploding dynamite. "To mingle with the down-trodden, to come In touch with the outcasts of society; to know the subraereed portion of the social world as it lives, and need, and thinks; as It hungers, hopes and craves, fills the workiContinned on Seventh Page.)

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EPWORTH COXVETIOX TWO YEARS 11EXCE OX THE PACIFIC COAST. The Golden Gnte City Outstripped Its Beautiful Sister Further to y the South. THREE LECTURES TO THRONGS GEX. J01IX B. GORDOX FAILED TO APFEAIl ATTOJILINSOX HALL. Bishop McCabe, -with Hla Talk on Llbby Prison Experiences, as . s a Substitute. MR. BUCKLEY MAKES R BREEZE DIDXT LIKE THE REMARK. OF A3 AUDITOR AT EXGL1SIPS. Receipts from Leeturea Puts Local Committee on Safe Ground The Finances, . It seemed as if all visitors to the convention were at one or the other of the meetings last evening, although there was some objection to the payment of admission fees. This objection arose from a false impression which some cf the visitors received. They went to the doors and presented the official programme, and when asked for ticket said they had been told that the purchase c the official programme entitled them to admission to all meetings. The largest crowd heard Bishop Fowler end 7,000 ;ople listened to him." The tent was delightfully cool, as- there was . breexa through it the entire evening. General Gordon failed to appear at Tomllnson Hall, and at the last moment Bishop McCabe eteppei in and delivered his famous lecture on "Thai Bright Side of Life in Llbby Prison' Thej opera house was filled to the doors, and some dlvertlscment was caused by the unexpected reply of Dr. Buckley to & man ia the gallery. In all meetings patriotic concerts were given before the lectures, and national airs of America were sung by thousands, who no less heartily sang "God Sava the Queen." 1 The Epworth League convention two years hence will bo held at San Francisco, This was decided at a meeting of the resolutions committee yesterday afternoon Delegates from different cities wanting the convention were given opportunity to extol the advantages of their cities. The first ballot taken stood six for San Francisco, three for Los Angeles and one for Denver Another ballot was taken and resulted Irs ten votes for San Francisco. The California delegates were first anxious to have tho convention go to their State and afterward they were willing to strive for their different cities. Another meeting of the reso lutloru committee will be held this alternoon. GORDOX FAILED TO COME. But Bishop MeCabe and Hla Lecture Were Able Substitutes. At 7:30 o'clock last night Tomllnson Hall was crowded from the main floor to thei gallery. On tho latter and In the balconies not a vacant seat remained. Only In ther gallery wag there to be found an unoccupied chair. This, also, was crowded, with tha exception of the last row. In fact, uo eager were the Epworthlans to listen to the speaker scheduled for the evening meeting thatl many procured chairs and took up po?I tions In tho outer aisles and in the door ways leading into the corridors. In the early part of the evening anunplearant Incident occurred, due partly to a misunderstanding. The registration booths having been moved from the Capitol, it was necessary that the delegates repair to Tomllnson Hall in order to register. At the time scheduled for the doors to bo opened for General John B. Gordon's address several hundred Epworthlans had gathered in the corridors, waiting to siga the iKsoks. The ushers explained that 10 was necessary, if thcie wished to remain, to procure tickets. The leaguers wero persistent, however, and it was finally necessary to call upon the police to adjust tha matter. The disturbance waa only cf a feva minutes' duration and was satisfactorily explained to tho leaguers involved. James L. Hughes, inspector of publlo schools In the city of Toronto, presided at the patriotic concert preceding the evening address. Professor Black, already familiar to the Epworthlans, directed tho music, assisted by his chorus of 2.7) voices. The devotional exercises were under tho direction of Rev. W. D. Parr, of Fort Wayne, Ind. The opening programme was prolonged several minutes In a hope that Gen. John B. Gordon, who was scheduled to deliver his famous lecture on "The Last Days of the Confederacy," would arrive. CRIES FOR BISHOP MCABE. Finally, however, the chairman was obliged .to announce that General Gordon had net appeared. "No word or message had beea received canceling the engagement," he said, "and, up to the last moment. General Gordon was expected. Now, In the event of his absence, who would you have to address you?" Cries of "McCabe, McCabe!" came from all parts of the house and, aa tha famous chaplain's name was called out, tba hall rung with applause of rpproval. It was stated that thoe who wished to have their tickets returned might prccuro them at the door. The announcement was received with scarcely a movement. Whereever a seat was vacated Jt was at onco taken by some eager EpworthUn anxious to listen to Bishop McCabe's. address on the "Bright Side of Life in Llbby Prison." It was especially appropriate that this lecturer should take the place of General Gordon, for when Chaplain McCabe was tnaJtt a prisoner by the Confederates at Winchester cne of the first officers he came In contact with inside the rebel lines was General John B. Gordon. As the brighter side of IJbby Prison was pr.rtrayed. there were conr-tant bursts of applause. Time and time again the speaker was Interrupted with cries of "Hear, hear!" and. as the lecturer referred to the incidents that made the "dark depths of Ubby Prison ring with laughter." the audlenco was quick to appreciate ftrvl Hpplaud the utterance. In substance. Bishop McCbo spoke as follows: "There b a vast difference between tha recent war and tho bloody struggles cf the rfxties. When, In the vicinity of Santiago and down on the Island of Luzon, the Amer-