Evening journal., 1892-03-19

lisn In order to his defeat was brought
against him. Under the direction Of his
counsel Mr. w. abandoned the line OF
defence which be had intended so pursue
and stood simply on the defensive, and
thus giving his accusers and their friends
all possible opportunity TO down him II
they could. That they did not twas due
more to toe character and work Of the
doc'or thaa the skill and ability with
which he was defended, although his
counsel stoou manfully and nooly at their
post.
He is man that needs but to be
known to pc appreciated and loved. he
is as kind and generous as he Is brave
and chivalrous. aud this accounts for the
devotion and fidelity of his many friends,
and the ardor with which they strove to
defeat his opposers. This triumph must
60 far toward establishing the fact that
Mr.. Wilson is every whit a man whose
power and influence result from truthful
ness and honor and that spirit of courtesy
which all true men delight to ackuow-
ledge and respect.
''The rejoicing OF the friends Of DIR.
Wilson over the happy termination OF
the hard struggle which he has passed is
full and free, and now he may go about
his Masters business with all the vim
and energy so Characteristic of the man
Doctor Wilson may well Join his friends
in their iubilation, fer, all things con-
sidered, no man had grsnder delverance
from the hands of foes or less cause OF re-
gret. Let us have peace.
THAT'S WHAT THEY eETr
State Treasurer Wilbur F. Burnite was
in this city yesterday. Speaking of DR..
Wilson's vindlcation, he said:
That's what they get by tsckling one
of our Democratic preachers.
The POWER OF THE CHURCH.
The evening session opened in Grace
Church at z As o'clock with DR.. Dobbins
in the chair. The anniversary Of the
Church Extension Society was held and
the orator Of the evening was DIR. A. J.
Kynett, secretary Of the Church Exten-
sion Society Of the Methodist Episcopal
| Church. The preliminary devotions were
conducted by Rsv. McQuay. DR.. Kynett's
hair is white with age, but he has lost
little of his youthful vigor which has
brought him to such prominent posi-
tion in the church.
In the course Of his address, DR..
Kynett said
'The church is the medium through
which man can meet and commune with
his God. Its Importance and need In any
community is never denied and no neigh
borhoood of any considerable size can
possibly prosper without it. During the
agitation of the State Of Iowa, years ago
over the great question of prohibition,
overheard discussion in a hotel lobby.
One man contended that the German
citizens had as much right to their beer
gardens as we had to our churches. Sup
pose, said l. that you allow them to
food the state with their beer gardens
and we move the churches out, what
would be the result In commercial and
real estate circles2 The men admitted
that, in brief season there would be a
great epression.
"The work Of the church has been the
means of uplifting and purifying society
and advancing civilization. In their part
Of making pure society of all hands, our
Roman Catholic brethren have surpassed
us, inasmuch as the doors Of their
church are open every day Morning
after morning, frequently ere the sun
rises, the silent aud true worshippers can
be seen, vending their way toward their
churches. Can not we Methodists i'm
prove2 Can not we utilize the oppor.
tunities that are continuously passing
/ by2 In our City of Brotherly
Love we have over 100 churches
Are we consolidated and working
in the aggressive for the glory of God
Why cannot all the Methodists of all
| branches in the country come together
and combine the best intellect with the
best business tact for the spread of the
| gospel, that we may reach into every
home in this land where there is no
| light5 Would it not be better for us to
cultivate the acquaintance Of the other
churches more and get them to know us
better. Why may we not have an
alliance of all the Christian evangelical
churches Of the world, to get together
shoulder to shoulder and go forth TO ex-
pend all the human feeling for the re-
| ligion of the Lord Jesus, instead of hsv-
ing strife in our o Hn ranks or with other
churches.
II have a good hope that we are in the
morning of better day. II there is one
| great enemy of the church in this country
to-day it is the saloon. Why not join
hands and put an end to it? We could do
il in less than a decade. Magnificent
| temples with brown stone fronts. with
delightful ritual and splendid attractions,
yet not one shot In the camp of the
enemy. It is our duty to keep a
Columbiad loaded to the muzzle ready to
are broadside into the camp of the
enemy at every opportunity But before
we conduct such warfare we must have
the churches
The speaker then read a brief report Of
the work in building churches in the
West. where the Church Extension So
ciety centers It's work in the NJ E.
Church and where 270 churches have
been erected within the past year
A MUSICAL TREAT FOR SUNDAY.
In addition to the special program pre-
pared by Director Brad6eld for to-mor-
row, there will be several special fea
lures during the day.
THE cOBKRAN COMMITTEE REPORTS.
At $50 o'clock this m orning the Will
mington Conference met in the audi
torium of Grace NJ f Church in open
session. The regular proceedings were
preceded by devotional exercises con-
dHcted by Rev. John France.
The minutes Of the secret session were
read by Secretary Mowbray.
They were greeted with applause.
| He then read the report Of the select
fifteen in the case Of Presiding Elder w.
F. Corkran.
The bishop Informed the conferences
that the stenographie notes would be
sealed only to be opened by order of the
conference
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