Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-09

and Ohio railroad, have taken an especial
interest in IT and have put themselves out
TO advance its interest.
THE CONVENTIONS OFFICERS.
The officers Of the convention are all
men noted for their energy and push and
were selected on account OF their expert
ence in handling conventions.
Rev. 4. G. Dixon. the president OF the
convention. Is the pastor of the Hanson
Place Baptist church Of Brooklyn. lie
is a typical North Carolinian, tall ana en-
ergetic and Is foremost In Brooklyn III
every Christian work. lie is president OF
the Brooklyn Law and order SocSty' ana
Is greatly beloved and has a large Ioi-
lowing. He was formerly in Baltimore
Dr John Dewitt, the secretary. is pres
ident Of the international Commercial
Travellers Circle OF Kings Sons, ana y
known I'm many States as an earnest anu
aggressive Christian worker. He mas as
ISOLATED over 100 Christian ccmmerclaI
travellers with him, who are preaching
the Gospel all over the United states
and Canada In connection with their pusl-
ness. -,
Rev. George c. Needham, the vlce-presl-
dent. is the originator OF Blble cohie,
ences in this country, and his name -
y nDIaGhGl1 worn III htiA
teacher and evangelist. lie has held series
NJ Elble conferences the past winter In
many cities. and has at different times
engaged I'm evangelistic work In hich,
rnord and Manchester with successiui
results . -.
Mir F. II. Jacobs, who will have charge
Of the music, has few equals as a leauer
OF Gospel singing. He possesses hhe'
rich voice. which makes his solo singing
effective and pathetic He Is also re
markably interesting speaker especlaily
with children, for whom he mas SRA
love. Mr.. Jacobs wen the hearts Oh tne
Richmond people when he was mere WIN
MIR. Moody, a year ago. He leads the
song-service at the Young Mems ChTis-
tan Association this afternoon.
TEACHERS or EMINENCE.
The teachers are a host called from
many denominations, and selected on ac-
count OF their knowledge of the Word OF
God
Rev. Dr. A. c. Dixon is Baptist. He
will speak on HEROES OF Faith, ana
several other subjects, TO be given later.
Rey. DR.. j. Wilbur Chapman is a Pres
byterian, formerly pastor OF the John
WanuamaBer church, in Philadelphia
which charge he gave. Up 70 go into evan
grlstic work He Is Vice-presldent or
MT. MOODY 3 HGtOOl- anu - VIZ
of the best-known and most successful
eyangeiists. As teacher he has re-
markable power. He will give two adj
dresses on the Holy Spirit" one on The
Kingdom" and one on Ivory Palaces
Rev George c. Needham is a Baptist.
He will give addresses on THE Holy
Spirit" David" and Samson Mrs.
Needham, well known as an author and
lecturer will speak especially 10 women
on "The Ministry Of Woman" Angels
and Demons" and other subjects.
Major white, Of Mortified. is widely
known as an evangelist and teacher.
He is n Congregationalist. He has long
been associated with Mr.. Moody in some
Of his greatest and most important work.
He will give Bible readings.
PREACHER, EDITOR, AND TEACHER.
Rev. d. NJ Stearns. of Germantown.
Pa, IL an Episco.alian. Besides his
own church work and The editOrshiD OF
his paper, the Kingdom Tiding. he travels
over 500 miles by rail every week, teaching
sixteen Bible classes in az many cities
and towns. His classes are undencmi-
national and number from 90 TO 800 each
in membership. He raised over $4,000
for missions last year and supports over
100 missionaries in India, China, Japan,
Jerusalem. and other parts Of the wofld.
lie is remarkable az a teacher ard viii
give two addresses on THE Holy
Spirit" one on "Restful Service" and
one on Missions"
Professor J. ". Sitter. Of crcZi,r Theo-
logical Seminary, Chester, Pa. 10 i Bap-
list. When he gets his Greek Testament
in his hand people love to SIT at his feet.
lie Is tie author Of a chart on The
Life OF Christ" He will give a special
exegesis OF Romans and s. John.
Rev. Dr. J. Erdman. " Geroaniown,
Pa. Is a Presbyterian. lie - secrefuty Of
the Niagara Bible Conference and known
as a profound teacher OF the Word. He
will give u special address on the son
ship" and several other subjects to be an.
nsunced later.
Professor Ernest Stroeter. formerly ~
Dancer University, now OF New York.
Is a Methodist. He = especially engaged
IN a large Methodist movement IN New
York for the conversion Of he Jews. lie
will give three addresses-"T Abraham
&c and DsvldIc Covenants: The Second
Coming OF Christ in Relation 10 Israel"
and the Work OF the Methodisis for the
Conversion Of the Jews"
DIR. WHARTON TO BE THERE.
Rev. DR.. II. NJ Wharton. OF Baltimore,
power and so pleasing that his friends
are legion. lie Is very pathetic speaker
and possesses q remarkably sweet voice.
which ne uses with telling effect upon his
audiences. In Kansas City recently he
addressed an audience Of over 400 peo-
pie. and many more were turned away, I'M
able to gain admission. He is also a we'll
known author. He Will give some special
addresses.
Rev DR.. c. I. Scoheld. Of Dallas, Tex,
Is a Congregationalst. lie Is head OF the
Bible school there. and pastor of one
OF the largest churches In Dallas. He
was educated for the bar. but afterwards
went into the ministry. He is a forceful
speaker. analytical in his methods and
putting deep things in a concise. clear
way before his audience. He IS much
sought after and Mr.. Moody had him at
Mortified for the month Of May as one
OF his principal teachers. He will give
an address on Eternal Punishment"
and three more to be announced later.
Rev. DR.. Kern, of Ashland. Va, is n
Methodist and vics-president OF the Metho-
dist College there. He has been invited
to give an address on the inspiration Of
the Bible" DR. Kern Is fine scholar
and greatly loved by all who know him.
and mas the affection and respect Of all
mis- students. -,
John w Dean, the Quaker evangelist,
OF philadelphia. IS a gentle and renarka-
bly, touching speaker. Quakers do not
Ike 20 be called Reverend. so he does
not use it. He Is n great student OF the
Bible. and will give a number or special
Blb.e readings.
SPEAK BY THE CHART.
Rev. Cornelius Woelflin, OF Brooklyn,
"a pastor OF Grsee-Avenue Baptist church.
His church is one OF the largest OF his
denomination in Brooklyn, and 1t Is a
difficult thing 10 get a seat there. He
* strictly a Bible preacher, speaks with
out notes. and generally for a solid hour;
vet his audiences sit to the end atten-
tive. quiet. earnest listeners. lie will
us a painted chart. - feet long
by six feet high. and will speak en-
tlrely on prophetic subjects. Hts adj
dresses are: 1The Dispensations" rs
rael. Past Present, and Future" ''rhe
Times OF tho Gentiles." and The Church
OF God"
Mrs. Abbis c. Morrow, of New York