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ITS ORIGIN and RAPID DEvEL 0PMEkT

satin ribbon with christian Endeavor
Delegate" printed thereon in gold.
The United Society was not intended to
usurp any of the functions of the Young
Peoples Society of Christian Endeavor but
was simply bureau Of information. 1t
published books and pamphlets descriptive
OF the movement, and translated the con-
stitution into no less than twenty different
languages, and today there are United So
cieties in Japan, China, Australia and Eng
land, following the same course.
The fifth and sixth conventions were held
In Saratoga in 1856 and 1887. To the for
mer gathering the secretary announced the
existence Of $50 societies, having a mem
bership of 10000. At this convention Rev
DR.. James E. Rankin, then pastor of the
First Congregational Church in this city,
and now president Of Howard University,
made an address and wrote the first hymn
Your Colors Flying
Another hymn of which Dr. Rankin is the
author. God Be With You Till We Meet
Again" is sung at every meeting of Chris
tian Endeavorers all over the world
First Early Morning Meeting.
The Saratoga convention Of 1885 was also
marked by the first early morning prayer
meeting. which is now such an interesting
feature Of the annual gatherings
The convention in 1887 was held July ),
and Z, and 2314 societies were recorded
At this convention Mr.. Clark, or Father
Clark, as he was then and is now affection
ately called by Christian Endeavorers the
world over, was chosen president of the
board of trustees of the United Society,"
and editor of its publication, The Golden
Rule being adopted as the organ of the
society.
Chicago invited the societies to hold the
annual convention there in 1888. This in
vitation was accepted. There were 5000
members In attendance out Of a total men,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-07-08
THE WHITE LOT.

The Great Park In Which the Chris
tian EndenvOr Tents Are Located.
1.-The White Lot" on which the tents for
the Christian Endeavorars have been
erected, consists of seventeen acres, and
is an ellipse. Ever since the Oldest
Washingtonian remembers 1t has been
known as THE White Lot" and will prob
ably never be known anything else.
When the Grand Army encampment was
held here in 1892 attempt was made to
change the name to Grand Army place,
because it had been used for the tents of
the old soldiers. The new name dlon |
take, and 1.-The White Lot" stuck.
The lot is part of the original reserva-
tions of the government, having been set
aside by General Washington as govern
ment property. 1t belongs to what is
now called presidents Park" The area
of the park is 50 acres. This park takes in
the Executive Mansion. Treasury, State,
War and Navy Departments buildings, the
White House grounds, etc. 1t is bounded
en- the east by 18TH street, on the west
by 18th. on the north by Pennsylvania
avenue and on the south by 3 street. The
e!lipse is south of the White House
grounds 1t is grassy unbroken plot of
ground which has never been used for
any particular purpose. The interstate
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-07-08

| Presbyterian Church: Miss Ella Chase
| Vermont Avenue Christian; Miss Anna +
| Shields of Central Presbyterian; r. =
| Waddy, West Street Presbyterian; Chas
| Coberth, Gay Street Baptist: NJ. Clark
Nineteenth Street Baptist: Louis III. Neill
Pcggensee, Church of the Reformation
Miss Stella Drane, Central Methodist Pro-
testant; Miss Jennie FURNACE. North Pres
hyteriaL; r. b. Burnham. Bethany Pres
byterian; Miss Mae jerks, New York Ave-
nue. Presbyterian; Miss Florence Shuttle. E
Street Baptist; L. d. Clark, Friends; Miss
Jennie Rugg, First Congregational; A. D.
Spangier, Luther Memorial. Mrs. NJ. NJ
North, Garden Memorial; G. =. Bohrer,
Metropolitan Presbyterian.
Membe rs of this section are charged with
the duty of being on hand at the depots
and wharves to meet all incoming delega-
tons, give them cordial welcome to the
city, direct them to their hotels or church
headquarters and assist in their comfor,
and contribute 10 their welfare in every
possible way.
The Church Section.
By fer the largest division Of the auxil-
larry committee is that assigned for duty
at the churches. The church section OF
the staff, however. is of equal size with the
Others and it's membership is es follows
Miss Anna ]. Bell, Calvary Baptist Church
H. c. Johnson. E Street Baptist: Miss
Grace B. johnson. First Congregational
Miss E. Hunter. Union Methodist Epis.
I ocpal, Rev S. J. Smith. Central Methodist
Protestant Miss Estefle Foster, Faith
Presbyterian; George F. Williams, Assem-
bly, Presbyterian: Miss Minnie Riggles
Western Presbyterian; Miss Alice T. Her.
Gus; Sixth Pre- sbyterian: Miss Eta Cratgen
First Presbyterian; Miss Suzanne Moore
Garfield Memorial; Mrs. Ella Moore. St
Paurs English Lutheran: Miss Elsie Trout
man. Metropolitan Presbyterian: ]. o. c.
Roberts. First Baptist, and Mrs ]. H
Wurdeman, New York Avenue Presby.
| terrain.
The large bulk of the auxiliary committee
has been called upon to assist in this
branch of the work. which is in fact the
most important While the others have
received and welcomed the visitors, thi.
| section will be charged with the duties OF
hest during their entire stay. For the
| vast majority OF the delegates-those who
| do not quarter in notes.-the churches are
utilized as gathering places and sort OF
nome. Eating and sleeping is done in tn,
| boarding houses, but the social features in
| large measure are at the churches There
| the delegates spend most of their spare
| time; provision is made there for them Il
rest to read the papers. to write letters
ana there they receive their mail. Mem
pers OF the church section will be con.
stantiy on hand to serve and look after tn.
comfort OF that portion of the great mul
| utude for whose welfare they are mar
t1cGlarly concerned
! Many societies in the city, not havin.
| state delegations assigned 10 their church
| Tor headquarters. have been designated +,
ASSIST other societies having large dele
sa.ions' ana several churches having Ep
worth Leagues being utilized for head
quarters. committees from Christian En-
deaVor societies have been des,pn,tad =,
heip IN their entertainment
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-07-08
StupendOus Strides. That Mark
the March to Success
and a Membership
Of Millions,

When the historian approaches the task
of recounting the rise and progress or any
movement that has affected the wcrld In
either a moral or a material sense he mas
before him, usually, months and perhaps
years of unceasing study and unremittlns
care He must search and delve through
long forgotten manuscripts by authors now
unknown. seek out authorities and compare
them with keen discrimination, rejecting
this statement and accepting that and
knowing Why he does so, and read volumes
upon volumes bearing upon subjects col
lateral with that he has in hand until eye
lids tire and senses flag. Then when he
has collected his material and sifted 1t
through the finer meshes of his fntelli-
Rence and saturated himself with it's mean
ing he can begin to build his work. To
him who has the telling Of the story of
what may be truly regarded as the most
remarkable moral movement of recent
modern times. however, no such difficulties
are presented. From simple genesis to
miraculous revelations the evolution is
contemporary; the facts are present: the
actors are alive. In the brief space of four
teen years the movement has advanced
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williston Church From the North).

bership of 10000. Societies were reported
from Nova Scotia, South Africa. Syria
India and China. The motto for the COM
ing year adopted was Not to be ministered
unto. but to minister" Badges without
number bearing the now familiar mono
gram, half-encircling an E. were first
seen at Chicago. This monogram pin was
chosen in November. 1887, having been de-
signed by Mr.. f. II. c. Woolley of Medford
Mass. Many state and local societies wore
with them ribbons of distinctive color, a
custom now in universal use.
Banners Made of Badges.
Some years ago Mrs. Alice May Scudder
suggested that banner be made of Chris
tan Endeavor badges and the secretary of
the United Society invited societies far and
near to send their ribbon badges for the
purpose. State and local societies replied by
the thousand. and the badges were ar
tstically combined by Miss Addie Gardner
OF Medford, Mass. 1T has been an attractive
feature of Christian Endeavof conventions
and is offered each year to the state or prov
ince which has made the largest actual gain
In the number Of Endeavor societies. Penn
sylvania has held 1t two years: once it went
to Ontario, and in 1894 was sent to England
Another banner badge is given to the state
province or territory making the largest
relative gain and was first captured by
Oklahoma. Then Manitoba secured 1t; then
New Mexico and then West Virginia
The badge banner awarded for the largest
relative gain In Junior societies was held
by Illinois for three years, then went to
pennsylvania. was passed over to New York
In 1894. and then returned to the keystone
state, which still holds it.
There were over $500 delegates present
at the eighth annual convention, held in
Philadelphia. July to g. 1889, representing
',o62 societies, with $4,000 members. Great
attention was paid to missionary ideas and
enterprises. Next year the convention
went to St Louis. and the secretary's re-
port showed over 5000 delegates in attend
ance, representing over II 900 societies. with
$4,000 members.
The banners will be awarded again dur
ing the present convention and much In
terest will be centered in the problem Of
where they will go.
The badge banner for the greatest pro-
rortionate increase in the number of soci-
eties for the twelve months preceding each
international convention is now held by
Assiniboia. which also holds the banner
for the greatest proportionate increase in
the number Of junior societies. Engla nd
holds the banner for the greatest absolute
Increase In the number of societies. while
Pennsylvania has possession Of that indi-
eating the greatest absolute increase in the
number Of junior societies.
Officers of the United Societies.
The officers Of the United Society of
Christian Endeavor, the office Of which is
at GAG Washington street, Boston, are as
follows: President, Rev. Francis E. Clark,
DID,, Boston. Mass. general secretary, Mr.
John Willis Baer. Boston, Mass; treasurer,
Mr.. William Shaw. Boston, Mass; trustees.
Rev. c. A. Dickinson, DID,; Rev. r. w.
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with such marvellous influence that mill
lions are living today beneath 1t and mill
lions more are coming within Its ever wild
ening circle. There have been inspired
men in the world. Washington was one,
Lincoln another, and religion presents sew
eral. So there have been inspired move
ments arc 1T needs doubter indeed to
question If the Christian Endeavcr move
nent is not one of these-and the greatest
and saying this does not detract in the
least from the magnificent record of the
Epworth League, the brotherhood of St
Andrew, the Brotherhood of st. Andrew and
St. Paul and other strictly denominational
societies.
A Problem That Demanded Solution.
In every evangelical church regardless of
its creed or denomination the chief ques-
ton for years had been How shall We
awaken the interest of the young in the
cause of religion and sustain that interest
when it is brought into being?'' The most
profound thinkers in the religious world
had given this serious problem constant
and earnest consideration and many
schemes had been evolved, but to reach it's
solution they were destined to failure
pronounced the hopes which had ac-
corlpariied their conception We're high and
san2uine.
Mission societies. young peoples prayer
NEE ting, literary organizations and kindred
associations were brought into being time
and time again by earnest workers in the
cause of Christianity. and for awhile were
successful and secured the attention of
the young. but they lost their holding
power in course OF time.
The Reasons for Their Failure.
1t Was simply another case Of leading a
horse to water when he couldn't be made
to drink. The young Christians could not
be blamed SO much for this condition. The
societies enumerated were almost invari-
ably managed and had their affairs direct
ed by the elder people. The older folks oc-
cupied all the positions of honor, allowing
perhaps. one two of the younger mem
bers to hll the places where there was
drGdgery to be done. such as secretary and
treasurer. This system, which was uncon-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-07-08
Rev. II. Thomas Stanford, DID.

Rev. p. Thomas Stanford, ID. d.. was
born in Hampton, Va. in 1859. He studied
at Hampton Normal School and the Suf-
field. Conn. Institute. In 1880 he went to
Canada and became editor of a paper pub
lished in the interest of the colored race.
Later he went to England. where he be.
came pastor of a church at Birmingham.
Dr. Stanford Is at present pastor of the
Garrison Memorial Church. Boston, and
editor of the Boston Advance. Both as a
writer and as speaker he Is recognized
as man of great ability and his address
this evening at the Nineteenth Street Bap.
tist Church will probably be a mastery
effort.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-07-08

Brokaw, Rev. N. Boynton, DID,; Rev. ]. F.
Cowan, DID,; Rev. John H. Barrows, DID, :
Rev. E. r. Ollie. DID,. Rev. Teunis 8. Ham
lin, DID: Rev. P. S. Henson, DID,; Rev. J.
T. Beckley. ID: Bishop Samuel Fallows,
ID. LID: Prof: J. L. Howe. Prof. w. w.
Andrews, Rev j. z. Tyler, DID,; Rev.
Canon ]. B. Richardson, Rev ]. NJ Low
den, Rev. M. NJ Binford Bishop B. W. Ar
nett, DID,; Rev. James L. Hill, D. D.; Rev
II. B. Crosse. Mr.. w. H. Pennell, Mr. w. ].
Van Patten, Rev. Wayland Hoyt DID;
Mr.. John Wanamaker, Rev. William Pat
H. Mcmillan. ID; Rev. w. J. Darbey,
DID,; Rev. NJ. Rhodes DID,; Rev. Gilby G..
Kelly. DID,; President VIM R. Harper. LII.
D.; Rev. D. ]. Burrell. DID,; Rev. Rufus w.
Miller, Rev. Fl. F. Shupe and Bishop A
Walters, DID,; auditor, Mr. F. H. Kidder.
Boston, Mass
Minneapolis and New York.
The largest convention up to that time
held by Christian Endeavorers was that at
Minneapolis in 1891. Over II 900 delegates
were actually registered. while 5000 more
failed to avail themselves of this privilege
The secretary's report showed that there
were 1924 societies. an increase Of
more than 6.20O during the preceding wear
with membership of considerable over q
million.
Enthusiasm was the predominant feature
of the eleventh annual convention, held in
New York July to 10. 1892. There were
10000 delegates present, and Madison
Square was inadequate to accommoda to
them. The effect of this immense gathering
was tremendous. and called Increased at.
tention to the wonderful power and infiu-
ence Of the movement.
Remarkable Report.
Tho showed that thirty evangelical de-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-07-08

Rev. Cortland Myers pastor Of the First
Baptist Church of Brooklyn. n. Y. is but
thirty-four years of age. He is one of the
most popular and forcible speakers in
Brooklyn Christian Endeavor work. His
church, the Temple. is the largest In either
New York or Brooklyn, and has received
about three hundred additions during the
present year. He delivers an address this
evening at the New York Avenue Presby-
terrain Church.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-07-08
q WORK OF DECORATION.
Flags From All Societies I'm Foreign
Lands Received.

4
| In January last the District Union held
its fourth annual convention in Central
| Hall, and Mr.. Tuckey and his COMMITTEES
| were called on to show what they could
do in the way of decorating the interior.
| The result was gratifying. and more
| tasteful scheme of adjoining the rafters
and walls, the unanimous verdict was. It
V ould he difficult TO conceive.
Not content to follow in the path laid
cut and trodden down in the years that
have witnessed former Christian Endeavor
| &C INVENTIONS, Mr.. Tuckey devised some thing
novel in his line. and his plan received the
nearly approval OF Secretary Baer in BoS.
| ton, whose advice and opinion the SUBJ
| ject were sought Letters were sent to
] re representatives. of Christian Endeavor
unions in at least thirty countries of the
/ globe asking that three flags of such states
| or nations be sent to the committee OF 'e6
for Use in decorating the three convention
tents, one for each tent. 1t was pointed out
| IN the letter that large delegations from
the foreign countries would not, in all
| probab ility, find it feasible to attend the
washington convention, but In order that
members Of the organization all around the
world might nave some part and interest
| In the gathering, the opportunity was aft
fCrded CT presenting the flags for decora-
tive purposes to stand as an expression OF
loyalty to the widespread international
movement. Such flags as have been re-
| ceived are to be placed conspicuously in
the tents, an object lesson to all of the
Ndsl tAttHl Vi the movement Wnlc n Ifteen
Years ago was in its infancy. These flags
| Will be presented to the trustees of the
United Society after the convention for q
| lasting memorial to the devotion of En-
deavorers TO their principles and organiza.
| ton, and as emphasizing the fact that the
movement is not limited by creed, race or
| lar guage.
The decoration committee has also stimu-
| lated the merchants and residents of the
city to decorate their homes and business
| houses with flags and bunting in honor Of
the citys guests. Requests to this end
| we're made by personal canvass, and the
| responses We're very gratifying.
| Through he efforts of the decoration
| committee the public parks of the capital
have been made to express a welcome to
\ the visitors, ard floral beds of Christian
| Endeavor monographs, devices and designs
have been placed in conspicuous places and
are attracting most favorable attention.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-07-08
The Christian EndeavOr Convention.

The weeks issues of The Evening Stan,
from July to IA, inclusive. will form q
valuable souvenir of the Christian En-
deavor convention. The reports of the pro-
ceedings will be readable, complete, and
handsomely illustrated. The Star for the
week will be sent to any address in the
United States or Canada for ten cents
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-07-08

The Great Park In Which the Chris
tian lLndenvOr Tents Are Located.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1896-06-12
Important Decision

A San Francisco dispatch says that
Cbarles Clark, receiver OF the Oregon p. .
ciiic railroad. VS. awarded $23.OCI
in coin, tl.e surplus iiom the sale OF tlit
steamship " I.aDe:le Valley over which
number OF creditors of the bankrupt
company have been at law in the district
court the past few months Judge
Morrow 80 decided in lengthy opinion
in the case OF X. Chandler Va. the steam
ship Willamette Valley. Receiver Clark
applied for the entire surplus, az the rep
resentatiye OF the Oregon court, in whose
posf ession the property of the Oregon
Pacific Is, and also as claimant tor the
vessel. Counter-petitions were filed by
the master for his wages as master and
pilot; by judgment creditor, who had
recovered colnmon-law Judgment in the
state conrts; by the surelies who went
on bond to release the vessel when she
was fret libeied. and were compelled TO
pay the amount OF the decree; by several
insurance companies, as holders of re-
ceiseFs' certificates prrporting TO give
them prior lien in rayment of premi-
ums for insurance. and by other holders
OF certificates. The court awards the en-
tire surplus, lees all costs, To the receiver.
on the ground that he was the represent
alive OF the owner, and primarily en-
titled to il, and On the further ground
that none of the petitioners. other than
the holders of receivers certificates, ,hsye
AM. .lien against the claim on the owner,
aud the petitioners holding receivers
certificates. whether they had a lien or
not (Which is not decidedJ. the proper
court to pass upon their rival claims was
the receivers court which issued the
certificates and marshaled all the claims
pending against the insols ent corpora
ton which formerly owned the vessel.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1896-06-12
FRIDAY
ofnei.: Figures.

Tie official vote waS eanvAssesi today,
AMI did nat change the n sulG on the
county vote. though materially on con-
Yressman. 50 Tar as the totals had been
figured At press time they we're as fol-
loa<:
Supreme jud.e.-I.ean, I7a2; Burnett
llss. Castor 1858.
CohgreSsmau-Chr.st iIa. MyeT
43e. Tongue I6i7. vanderburg 2ssS
District Attorney Carson 1888, Hay
den 300.
Representatives 1907 Som
ers i77i. Sag 1899. McE.murry ~. Pnil-
pot 9s5, Watson ;233. Munkers, l76i,
Roberts 1897. Smith 1909. Brown l2i
Hacklemar l55, Walker III.
Judge -Barton. 1907, Duncan 1854
Garland 1898. ksiston, is.
County Commissioner Briigriarmei
LIS, D l.. Cusl 1919. Millsri 1887, Pot
ter 1873
County Clerk Montague 1861, Need
bam 1851, Archibald. -
No material changes lta,l been fonn'
from the figures given in the other of
| fees.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1896-06-12

Highest all LeayenIng u. S. Govt Report
RH!a!I! g! Rs%assz RRsklaRs
ABSOLUTELY PURE
SOCIAL AND Personal

The Rev C.. II. Mckee, of Albany
viii preach at the Baptist tabernacle. il
Corvallis Sunday, the 7th Of June, bott
morning and evening.
Rev. " Noble. OF Corvallis, will adj
dress the I. NJ. G. A meeting tomorrow
afternoon at O'Clock All men are
cordially invited.
Mrs. Walter Monteith returned to her
home in Albany today after an Absence
oil about two years spent with her sister
in Oakland, Calf.
Mrs. Barnes, an Albany lady, was in
town visiting the Woodmen's circle and
kebebah lodge Tuesday night While
IN town she vas the guest Of Mrs. l. N.
Parker.-Newberg Graphic.
Mrs Jos. Klein, who has been in Co
burg on a visit with her parents, was in
the city today on her way to Spokane
where she will join her husband and re-
side. Their home will be 7I9 Riverside
Ave.
Rev. +. II Gwynne and family are
preparing 70 leave f,r Montana, where
they will reside IN the future. The
change OF residence Is made necessary
On account OF the impaired health 0f
their daughter, Mics oliie.-Szlem
Statesman.
DIR T. @. daekey left for Roseburg
yesterday where he will remain q daY or
two and then go to Buffalo, New York,
via the Southern Pacific, as q delegate
from this jurisdiction 70 the supreme
lodge a o W which convenes In that
city on tie 18th inst Harrisburg Re-
view.
Mr. Ezra ". Horton returned last
night from his trip 70 Vermont, where
he had BEEN on account OF the danger
ous illness OF q brother, student in one
OF the eastern colleges, who had been in
Iured by an accident while attending
college He was vet alive, but doubts
Eere entertained as TO Isis living more
than 4 short { me.