Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-07-24
WILL CLOSE To-day
THE SERIES OF MEETINGS OF THE PROHIBI-
TON ASSEMBLY AT AN END.
Yesterday Was the Best Day Yet Both in At
tendance and Good Results Accomplished.
The Day in Detail

good as possible. The day was all that
could be desireved and advantage was
taken OF the fine weather, the people
coming by rail, by water, on horseback,
in wagons and on foot, to hear the great
GOSPEL of temperance preached, oy just
as ablemen as lives in the entire land.
The general love feast Ia the morning
was the largest ever held In the taoer-
pacle. 1t was led by Rev. Mead, and
all present enjoyed greatly the expert
ences OF those who testified OF their
faith 10 Christ and also 10 the cause OF
prohibition. Prof. Mead was able to be
at his post again, and the Quartette
gave some OF their finest selections DUR
ing the morning service. The sermon
az 1890 was preached by Rev, Boyd, OF
Staunton. Va, and was powerful e1-
position of the plan OF atonement'
"Christ the Mediator" was the theme,
which was very ably handled, The au-
dience was larger than at any previous
forenoon service.
The 2:30 service was opened Win
selection by the Quartette. Prayer oy
Rev. McClurkin. Mrs. Graham sang
"The Ninety and Nine" in manner
that touched the hearts Of all present.
Prof. Mead in a very feeling speech OF
five minutes length, introduced Col.
Rain. who for nearly an hour spoke to
the largest audience ever assembled In
the auditorium. His subject was Tenn
perance. and he handled IL in a manner
that captured his audience from the
first and held them to the very
last, as they listened With breath
less attention TO the many
wholesome truths delivered as
he only can deliver them. To attempt
to give even a synopsis Of his sermon
would be fruitless in a short article Ike
this. He referred TO the great number
of saloons throughout the North, and
the countless dollars spent for drink
every wear. In the city Of New York
alone there are spent by working men
every day In the year nearly $4,000,
which amounts to 81, 5000 month or
SIS. 900, 900 year. The money spent
for drink by the working men OF the
country In 25 years would buy and con-
troll all the manufacturing interests OF
the country.
He made the assertion, and defed
contradiction, that the legislation OF
the entire country was controlled by
the liquor power. The President, the
Senator, the Representative, the Judge
and corporate powers everywhere bow
their necks to the yoke OF the rum
power. There are other evils in our
country, but this is the evil OF evils.
Destroy it aud all the cohorts OF the
devil will be put to flight.
Col. Balm speaks plain truths in Ian
guage that cannot be misunderstood,
and still does it in way that can offend
no one. His closing appeal to the boys
present to resolve never TO enter the
door Of saloon, was very touchlng'
and as he closed his remarkable ad-
dress there were but few dry eyes In
that large, intelligent audience. Mr..
Balm is surely great power for good
and is doing work that few others are
doing or can do.
The evening services opened at 7:45
by the Quartet singing while the
DAYS Are Going By" A fervent prayer
was then offered oy Rev. G. w. Grimes,
Of the Moundsville M. b. Church. The
long meter doXology was then sung by
the entire audience. Rev. Baird was
introduced aud spoke for ten minutes
on the subject OF 1.-The Rum Traffic.
The saoonkeeper engages in the bust
ness for the money there is In 1t.
Many Of them hate the business.
They wish to get out OF 1t, but
there is more money in II
than there is In any other business in
which they can engage. He related an
instance where saloonkeeper gave up
the business. was soundly converted,
and although he had nothing to do, a
way was opened, aud he is now one Of
the most respectable citizens OF the city
in which ne lives. Mrs. Graham sang,
"Oh. Gently Lead U.s." in her own in
imitable way.
Miss Varnum spoke earnestly con-
corning the liquor traffic, claiming that
those who vote the license to the liquor
seller are worse than is the liquor seller
himself. Mr.. Hallet sang a solo, "We
Come to Thee" Mrs. Rice, of Massa-
chusetts. spoke of the responsibility OF
the church OF Christ to the chilnren OF
the nation.
1t can surely be nothing less than this
that each individual member should set
an example Of holy living. To be a
Christian is to do just what Christ
would do under the same circumstances.
The social life of church members should
be above reproach, the business life
should be such as boys and girls could
follow, and the political life should be
such that every vote cast should be Tor
the right. She is most eloquent and
effective talKer.
The quartette sang a very touching
selection. Prof. Mead recited very
affecting incident and introduced Col.
Balm, who spoke eloquently for the
fallen, giving an instance OF how one
fallen very low vas saved by the gift OF
a simple pure rose. While talking he
paid a high tribute to Brother j. W..
Bodley, which brought forth applause
from the entire audience. Prof. Mead
some criticisms he has heard
of the conduct Of the meet
ing. He spoke very plainly,
though it IS doubtful whether
he ought to have noticed them at all.
Mrs Graham sang Throw Out the
Life Line" and the quartette sang
'.Beckoning Hands," which closed the
exercises of the day.
This will be the last day OF the meet
ing, and in many respects the best day.
1t is expected that large crowds will at
tend; especially at night, TO hear Col.
Bain's last and greatest lecture.
THE GOLDEN RULE,