Indianapolis Recorder, Indianapolis, Marion County, 23 January 1909 — Page 2

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THE INDIANAPOIilS RECORDER

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The Immortalization of “Old Abe.*’ If controversies over a centennial memorial to Lincoln should postpone the realization of the scheme until tils second centenary rolls around, the memory, which some people imagine is in need of a prop, will run no ■risk of perishing “from the earth.” There was majesty as weir as pathos in the hurried farewell of comrades to the remains of Sir John Moore as the poet describes it when saying: (We carved not a line, and we raised not a stone. But we left him alone In his glory. In the same spirit Theodore O’Hara wrote: And glory guards with solemn round The bivouac of the dead. Moore’s weeping soldiers would have raised a stone and carved a line but for the enemy thumping at their heels. Yet that could not help an iota In perpetuating the name burned into English history by deeds of which that lonely midnight burial was the sequel. The name of Lincoln can never become a mere memory. Through him the republic endured, and with the life of the republic the work he iwrought is imperishably intwined. All this Is trite, and the question of the hour is as to the place and the form of a centennial marker of the nation’s respect. Opinions differ as to details, but agree in essentials. Its site should be where the greatest number of Americans are to file past in the years to ,come. Its form should symbolize the appeal whfeb the story of Lincoln makes to the universal heart In Lincoln’s own time that appeal was symbolized by the homely title Old Abe. Idealism will overshoot the mark if it carries the mind of posterity too far away from that nigged Old Abe of 1S61-5 whom men tben loved for his ruggedness.

The big fine is off, and now it’s up to Rockefeller to rebate that trifle per gallon which he put non to the customer when Judge Landis got rattled with the multiplication table.

The centenary of Darwin will be honored by scientists, although it is now admitted that the nature fake associated with his name was not original with him.

Uncle Sam didn’t get a chance to spend that $29,000,000 Standard Oil money, so we won’t have to “skin the cat” to pay it back again.

Better for the husband to bear with the divinity he has than fly to the affinity, whose cantankerousness he knows naught'of. ^

Cubans on Their Mettle. The Cuban people never stoofl In greater need of the good will and forbearance of the citizens of this republic than at the present crisis In their national fortunes. # Tbe first real experiment in Cuban independence begins now. Between those Cubans Who have cultivated American influence since 189S and those Cabans who have assumed this Influence to be Irresistible and antagonism useless there has been little freedom for the play of autonomy in political thought. If things went wrong America would Intervene; if all was well America would reap the most benefit. Such was the philosophy of some and the fear of p^itiaps the ibajority among those natives who interested themselves In public affairs. America was putting the whole Cuba libre program through. Criticism was either ungrateful or useless. The late President Palma’s long exile from Cuba made him essentihlly a foreigner, just as his residence in the United States made him an American In thought. Looked at dispassionately by a thinking Cuban, Palma’s was an “assisted” regime, notwitbstand* Ing that the assistance was spiritual rather than militant, implied rather toan expressed. Whether it shall be to sink or to make safe haven, Cuba will now “paddle her own canoe.” Ten years of peace and average prosperity have put the nation in good shape for the experiment. Success in that experiment will vindicate the United States theory of what a protectorate should be.

' Sienkiewicz has a new novel in press. But this Is merely incidental. The main thing is that he recently pulsed the beauty , and attainments

or American women In a newspaper Interview.

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Sleigbbells could be put on the free list without causing a panic among manufacturers of the article until our' climate revives its old fashioned man-

ners.

Alas, now that Mark Twain is Incorporated he’ll have to be shut up in Uncle Sam’s corporation bureau just like any malefactor trust!

Strenuousness is not confined to the head of this administration, for the 'ex-vice president’s job will be railroad construction in Honduras.

Wonder if South America’s political weather man ever wastes space on “possibly revolution, followed by clearing r*

Rev. Lemuel Stokes

History of the Winner of the Popular Minister Contest. Rev. Lemuel Stokes who by the recent contest in The Recorder was declared the most popular minister in the state of Indiana, was born near Memphis, Tenn., December 19th, 1832. With his widowed mother and family he went to Ohio in 184(5. He soon ente.ed Union Literary Institute as a student where he remained until lie received what was ‘at that time considered a liberal education. He served his country well as flag corporal in Co. C, 45th Regiment, U. S.. Colored Volunteers. It was his regiment that distinguished itself in the taking of Richmond and Petersburh, and on the 2nd day of April, 1865, by bayonet charge, took

the last rebel fort and brought an end to the rebellion. He was mustered out of the service September 1st, 1865 at Brownsville, Texas. About 50 years ago he was licensed to preach but did not become a member of the A. M. E. Conference until Sept. 1870, when he joined at Bethel A. M. E. Church in Indianapolis, and withone exception he is the only survivor of the entire membership of the Indiana conference at that time. With his wife who has always been loyal and faithful to the cause, they served their church actively and well until they both failed in health. In September, 1907 Rev. Stokes was, at his request placecron the superanuated list. His record is one of which to be proud. As a proof of his popularity he stood first on the list in the recectMinisterial contest. He takes this opportunity to thank his many friends of all denominations who rallied so ably to hif support, and contributed to his success by voting him to be the most popular minister in Indiana.

MISS PECK’S RECORD CLIMB.

Mountain Climber’s Narrow Escape While Scaling Mount Huascaran. Miss Annie S. Peck of Providence, R. I., the noted mountain climber, who recently returned to New York from South America on the Panama liner Allianca, is going to write a book on her experiences in climbing to the summit of Mount Huascaran, in the Peruvian Andes, 24,000 feet above sea level, but she. consented to tell beforehand of one thrilling incident of her ascent. She said: We reached the summit on Sept. 2, and the following night as we were making our way down Taugwalder, the guide who was leading, slipped and carried me with him over the edge of a fissure. The other guide, Gabriel zum Taugwald, fortunately for us, had seen the misstep and had braced himself with his alpenstook, so that when the rope that bound us all together- yanked taut' he retained sufficient purchase in the ice not to be carried off his feet by our combined weight. He called down to us Instructions to dig ourselves footholds that would lighten the strain both on the rope and himself and gradually pulled us both back to him. It was the closest call I ever had. The accident w’as due to the fact that Taugwalder had frozen both hands and a foot on the way up, so that the going with him was especially difficult. He had lost his gloves and has since had to have one hand amputated as a result. Miss Peck ascribed much of her success to the two Swiss guides. “The altitude of 24,000 feet, which marks the summit of Mount Huascaran,” she said, “surpasses, I believe, that reached by any one before me. Heretofore the record has been held by W. W. Graham, whose ascent of one of the Himalaya peaks is set down as a climb of 23,800 feet.” In Miss Peck’s first attempt to scale Mount Huascaran, made last August, the party was compelled to camp on the Ice for nine days. On this occasion the same guide who on the second and unsuccessful attempt imperiled the caravan by falling into a crevasse was taken ill with “mountain sickness,” which Miss Peck says is in every respect similar to seasickness, and the ascent had to be abandoned after a height of 16,000 feet had been reached. Miss Peck, who is nearing fifty years of age and whose physique is anything but amazonian, gives sound lungs and heart as the greatest desiderata in mountain climbing.

CHURCH NOTES.

The Recorder takes pleasure in annonneing to its readers that commencing with its February issue, it will establish a regular religious column, in which will be discussed the moral and religious status, affecting the best interests of the present day conditions of the race. This column will be open to free discussion of all such interests under the editorship of Rev. Henry J. Lallis, D. D. All communications for the column will be referred'tohim.

Free Baptist Convention. The Ministors’ Conference Terae Haute Q. M. and the Quarterly Christian Endeavor will be held with the Free Baptist church Terre Haute Eeb., 4th., to8th. Rev. L. S. Hill of Evansville is moderate and Rev. M W. Turner of Indian polls, clerk. The program will consist of addresse papers and music. A number of delegates will be bresent.

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Next Sabbath is the Rally Day for the Witherspoon United Presbyterian church. A splendid musical program is being arranged for the occassion.

Mr. Hayes Wilson will sing at Bethel A. m. E. Church morning and the

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choir will also furnish special music.

Revival services are still in progress at the Union Tabernacle church. At tendance good. One addition last Sunday. Mr. W. S. Henry and Rev. Leonard were chosen to represent the Sunday school at the* Central District Convention in Connersville, on the 20 and 21st inst. ..The Missionary circle meets every Friday afternoon at the church. Miss Ida Miller, president.

Dr. Standfield, pastor of Meridian Street M, E. Church, will lecture to the Junior League of Simpson’s chapel Sunday afternoon at 2:30. The Second Baptist Church congre gation will hold their service tomorrow afternoon at True Reformer’s Hall West and 12th sts. Service begins at three o’clock sharp. Rev. W. W Wines, Jr. will preach. All members and friends are requested to be present We are still standing for the right. Done by order of the official Board. Albert S. Johnson, Ch. Clerk.

Men of Broadway at Allen Chapel.

One hundred men attended the meeting of the “Men of Broadway” at Allen Chapel last Sunday. Tomorrow one of the greatest numbers of the big meeting for men only is to take place with a program of intense interest. Senator Edgar P. Kling will deliver the principal address. Exercises begin promptly at 4 o’clock. All men areinvited. Take college Ave car and you will find Allen Chapel between 10th and 11th sts on Broadway.

William P. Comer, dis rict superinendent for the Richmond Dis rict

A. M. E. Sunday School has s ar ed a campaign agarins: vice and immorality in Indianapolis, especiaily as it affects the race. Last Wednesday lie appeared before the Imerde ominational Meeting at Bethel church and spoke of 'he dens of vice and immorali y in tkis city, and urged an investigation and pro es. from *he minis ers. Tie also had an audience wi h Mayor Bookwaher along ibis same line. / Mr. Comer will go to Richmond on January 31st, to speak on Sundap School work.

Rev. Dr. Manley, Presiding Elder Indianapolis district has a national reputation as a humqrous lecturer and singer. He will deliver his famous lec ture “My Red Top Boots” at Jones Tabernacle, Monday evening Feb. 8th and at Wahers Chapel Tues. evening, Feb. 2nd, and at Penick Chapel Feb 3 anc(Caldwellchape Thurs. eve. Feb. 4th. Dr. Manley has drawn large audiences wherever he has delivered his leciure. Fully two thousand persons hea.d him at Charles on, S. C. Miss Wallace of Louisvillq, Ky , will sing

The Bap ist Minis er’s Alliance will hold two sessions at New Be el Baptist Church, Rev. N. A. Seymour, pastor nevt Monday the 25th ins . a> 11 a. nc. Rev. Kimball Warren,will pre-side and and af er routine business Rev. F. L? Davis will conduct a Bible reading. At 8 p. m. the session will be of an evangelis ic na ure and Rev. c. W. McColl will cyncuct the Bible s udy on he subjec. ^Believers Sealed by 1 he Holy Spirit.” The public is invi ed.

The Thurman W. C. T. U. will meet Wednesday 'he 27 h ins . at 3.30 p. m. at 1 he Colored R. M. C. A. Building. Mr. F. T. ftucWhir er, edi Or The Mes.

sage, the s ate W. C. T U. organ, will make the chief address. All friends

of temperance are invi ed.

Rev. C. W. McColl will occupy the pulpit all day omorrow, (Sunday) a 'he Second Bap ist church, Franklin.

A Class in Stenopraphy has been opened inconnec ion wi h ih6 olored

Y. M. c. A. Night School and any

young man desiring to take up this very useful ane helpful subject can do so at a very low ra e of t ui ion. The “Mons erMee ing” fornex' Sun day will be especially in eres ing from a mnsical s andpoin . Bishop Shaffer of »-hicago is expected 10 be the speaker. All men should attend this great mee ing for men whic i is doing so much lor 1 he advancement of men. The mee ings are held in Blackford St. church commencing promptly at

at 3 p. m.

Card of Thanks, In sad and loving rememberance of our dear mother, Mrs Nellie Warfield, who departed this life Jan. 16,1905, fom years ago. She isgone but not forgotten. From her Children.

In sad and loving rememberance of James A. Duncan, who departed this life Jan. 26,1908. A precious one ironi us has gcac*, A voice we loved is stilled; A place is vacant in our home. Which never can be filled, God in His wisdom Has recalled The boon His love had given; And though ths body slumbers now. The soul is safe in heaven. Mr. and Mrs. Jas. H. Duncan, Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Duncan, Miss Mayte J. Duncan.

Do you know that the Knights of Pythias is one of the best, strongest and most progres Orders of the Age? if you have no lodge in your community, you Should proceed at once to organize one. Form a club of of not less 25 men between the ages of 19 anti 50 years, who are in good health and of good morals. The special fee for joining is only $3 50 each. The four departments of the Order ars as follows; SUBORDINATE LODGE Inthis the members are united for social and material welfare Protectiou in health as well as in sickness, distress or death Is guaranteed UNIFORM RANK Thousands of our young men are receiving a fine military education through this department. Its influence is helpful and »>f a high character. CALANTHE COURT In this department, the wives, mothers wi(V» ows, daughters and sisters of Knights are u nited along me same high plarte. Mrs. Docia Rochelle, Terre Home. isGraud WorthyCoun aellor of this department, ENDOWMENT * Th's is “Out Own” Insurance Department. Experts pronounse our plan safe and reliable You pay less and derive larger benefiu'nadditton to what the local’"dg e allows. ERNEST G. TIDRINGTON, Grand Chancellor.

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The pastor and committee of Mt Zion Baptist church wishes to thank the friends and members through the columns of your paper for their hearty support in the popular minister’s con- [ test just closed, for which we feel very much encouraged. While we did’nt win first prize, neither did Jhave as many cities to draw on as some of the comestants claim, we made a good run with only Indianapolis, Terre Haute, Lafayette and Chattanooga, Tenn. Our pastor says, although a little disfigured he is still in the ring.

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\ Rev. Leonard Thanks Friends To my many friends who cast their votes for me by subscribing for the Recorder, I wish to thank them manjy times over for their very high regard for me. as one of the* pastors of the state. I hope to see you at the church that I am now in charge of, the Union Tabernacle, corner Senate Avenue and St. Clair street. Yours, Rev. R. D. Leonard.

Suits for Popular Ministers. The suits awarded the three leading and most popular ministers of the race by the Recorder will all be com pleted by next week. The $50.00 suit for Rev. L. Stokes, is being made by the Illinois Tailoring Co., 142 N. Illinois st.: while 1 he second suit for Rev. Charles Hunter, costing $35.00 is being made by Stewart and Gaillard, 405 Indiana Ave. The third suit for Rev. G. William Ward, costing $35.00 is being made by D. L. Nesbit, 350 Indiana Ave. , Rev. R. D. Leonard was presented a beatiful Revised Chain Reference

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Jones Tabernacle A M E Zion The revival meetings at this church are still being carried on by the pastor, and a considerable interest is manifest The meetings are not as largely attended as they should be, according to the membership of the church, but souls are being saved, backsliders reclaimed and members quickened to a deeper interest in spiritual living. A large and enthusiastic audience listened to Dr. Callis last Sunday evening. You will do well to hear him thisSunday evening. His subject will be,

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