The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-01-30
MINISTERIAL ASSOCIATION CLOSE.
After Which They Take a Survey of the
Field of Conflict.

Ten weeks ago this morning Major
Cole found his way TO one of Wichia's
hotels. e came in response to an in
vitaion from the ministerial associa-
ton. None of them knew him personal
ly, but relying on his success as an evan
geliSt in other cities they called him
He left yesterday for Paola, Kan. The
person who has not heard OF Major
Cole during the past two months is
behind the times in the history of Wich-
ita. The daily reports of the meetings
in the Eagle have kept its readers
informed but a brief review will be of
interest at this time. Just how many
meetings have been held IL is impoSSi
bic TO say. The evangelist has attend
ed about twenty meetings a week dur
ing his say. Many services in conjunc-
ton with this work have been held by
pastors at which Major Cole has not
been present. In addition to the mect-
ings in Wichita, Presiding Elder Mar
tindaie reports a great religious inter
est in adjoining towns which IS d re-
fiex of that here. All asre that there
has not been such a religious aWagen-
ing in the prior history of this vicinity
as that of the present day. Fully 1890
have ben reached directly by the union
efforts, while added impetus TO the
Salvation army which has worked IN
harmony with the churches and the
indirect results in neighborlns towns,
would swell the number OF converts TO
2,000.
One of the evangelists success is the
way he aroused the church members
to work Business men leave their
work to go to speak to their associates.
and prominent citizens have stopped
ministers on the street TO talk with
them. Major Coles experiences as
soldier and as a successful man IN
So s-1, no t-.a= a
those classes and this also aWakens a
desire TO enquire into the life OF which
he speaks.
Many interesting incidents have oc-
Cured in these meetings. \ hand OF
bows have been working Tor the sue
cess Of the meetings. One OF them said
that out in the barn one morning they
got one of their comrades to confess
Christ. The little sticker printed in red
Get right with God has had its ef-
feet, Several have testified 10 the in
fiuence of one of these as children or
friends have stuck them up in convent
ent places. The children as well as
the older ones have had their part IN
the work Several travelling men nave
told of the influence OF their chlidren
when these gospel mosquitoes, as
Major Cole calls them, asks some lead
ing questions.
The meetings have also been drain
upon the ranks Of The gamblers. sa-
loon men and infidels. as we'll as de-
plotting the numbers Of those who pa
,ronize them. One man in converse
tion with an old time crony said as he
read the names of old associates who
had given up their bad habits: Well,
IL will leave more room for US He
was surprised when he got the answer:
Il have come out for Christ. too. The
pastors who have engaged in these
meetings are all delighted with the har-
nony which has prevailed during the
union efforts and the work has been
conducted in such a way as 10 leave
each church more united for work and
fellowship. Mr.. Shaver, whoh has led
the music all through meetings has
been a great factor in their power.
Wichita's good wishes VIII go with
Major Cole in all his future work
That man has one OF the sweetest
Christian spirits | ever knew. ms
was the remark of Rev. Mr. Colt as
Major Cole left the room after fare
well PRAYER with the ministers VINO
have been with him in the union meet
ings. The moistened eyes OF the other
pastors spoke silent assent 10 this
/ statement This would doubtless be