The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-07-14

Addresses at Four Places ON Good
Citizenship-NeaI Dow Not Present.


Citixenship-Neal Dow Not Present.
There was not vacant seat in the en-
tire house when the meeting opened in
Mechanics Hall and hundreds were stand
ing Great enthusiasm was manifested in
the singing. which began. usual. long be-
fore Trustee Rev. II. F. shupe. OF Dayton.
O., called the meeting 10 order. The presen-
tation OF the banner TO the union reporting
the best work for promoting Christian citi-
zenship was then made by Rev. c. NJ
Southgate, OF Worcester. Mass. who
named the Syracuse. y. ", union as the
winner. Mr.. Kinney. of the union. accepted
the banner amid great hurrahs by the New
York delegation.
Congressman Elijah A. Morse. OF Canton,
was introduced and spoke on "The Possi-
bslities OF Endeavorers in the Publication
of Municipal Politics without Entering
into the Strifes Of Partisanship." He said,
in part:
1T is proper on this occasion. as we
enumerate the qualifications OF good citi-
zenship TO recall the admonition OF George
Washington. which applies TO every coun-
try and every land. In his farewell address
he admonished his countrymen that educa-
ton. virtue and religion were the only en-
during foundations of national greatness
and glory. Another element or good citizen
ship. and conducive thereto. is a sacred re-
ligious regard for the Sabbath day. as
day of rest and surcease from toll. l firmly
believe that the prosperity OF any indi-
vidual family State or nation, may be meas
ured by their regard for the holy Sabbath
day. Christian Endeavorers love and de-
fend the Sabbath day. Another enemy OF
good citizenship in every land IS the awful
saloon curse, an enemy or God ana man.
that awful maelstrom that destroys the
body and the soul. OF all the engines that
the devil ever invented to destroy the bod
les and souls Of men, TO destroy the peace
OF families, and 10 debauch and degrade
49, 10 o1n - nr4w
cause is the cause OF God, We have a Cap
tain that never lost battle, and our final
triumph over this enemy OF God and man
"A hopeful sign OF the time Is the mon
strous polygiot petition. praying the ma
tfons rT1onarchs, legislatures and rulers of
the earth TO suppress the opium and drink
curse. AL honor to the Women's Christian
en0R Who m sns 5 %
cause in England: and all honor 10 Miss
Frances willard. Mrs. Mary Clement i.eay-
lit and o MIS-; mary SIN, g. ano1Ser Gua porfsnt
element in good international citizenshiD.
for which this great society stands. Is the
settlement OF disputes among nations by
Great opportunities and an open door
stand before the young men and young
twentieth century. But. you say, what
would you put into young persons char
acter II you could have your say about ~
! would put in first total abstinence from
strong drink Yes. and / would 20 further
than that II could have my say: ] would
put In total abstinence from tobacco To-
bacco Is a dirty. vile, poisonous narcotic. IL
deerades any man who uses IL. He may bo
a good man with IL. but a better man With
out IT. II creates an unnatural appetite
that water viii not satisfy. and leads to
drink With IL you will not be 80 likely 10
succeed IN life. and more liable 10 become =
drunkard Is that all? o no; III I haa my
say. 1 would put you on the Lord Jesus
Christ Ii i had a voice that would drown
Niagara l would say To every young man
and young woman. in the language OF the
Book, Remember now thy Creator In the
days of the youth
s'I have seen young people who were fear
fu that they would not be appreciated.
tell you. young man young woman. YOU
couldn't maze greater mistake than that
The world VIII size you up about right. and
you will pass for about what you are In
this favored land OF ours. industry. ability
and virtue carry In their hand the sure
dressing perEons Of obscure parentnGe an1
1unble birth: an not here 70 oay ~