The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-07-28
At THE CAMP MEETING
Yesterdays EXERCISES AT ACTON
AND BETHANY PARKS.
The Lake Question of Concern at
ActOn-PrOves VexatiOus
Problem. Is

Interest at Acton yesterday centered in
the new gasoline engine that is to do the
work of filling up the ancient lake bed The
machine was set up and the admiring cot
tagers gathered around to see it work The
WORD was given and the piston started, but
no water was observed to be flowing. The
engine was given a little more rope and
IL went faster and faster, and yet no water
came Finally, when all imaginable sug-
gestions had been tested some one thought
of taking up the pipe leading into the well.
Then 1T was discovered that two Joints of
pipe connecting the pump with the water
had become loosened and had fallen Off
Consequently the engine was simply pump
ing air. This little matter was remedied
and 1T is hoped the old lake bed, which has
been an eyesore, rank with weeds, will soon
be transformed into a beautiful sheet of
water. The restoration of the lake has been
the ambition of most of the cottagers for
many years. but they have never heretofore
seen their way quite clear to gain their OBJ
Ject Last year the cottagers held meeting
and decided that the lake must be fixed
Accordingly, an assessment of S. per cot
tage was made. The trustees virtually
pledged the association that the lake would
be forthcoming. They did their very best
bed was dredged and dug deeper, and twice
did they cause the dam to be built, but
each time the freshets washed it way. Then,
again. some of the cottagers have failed to
come to time with their assessments, and
now they are refusing to pay at all, claim
ing the lake has not been provided as prom
ised. The trustees and those who have paid
their money, however, are taking a firm
stand and demand the s. from each delin-
quent before he can receive a railroad pass
AS consequence, there was yesterday a
sound of discord beneath the surface, and
some openly declared they would leave camp
rather than pay the assessment A meeting
is called for this morning to discuss the sub
Ject, but 1t is thought the progressive ele-
menu VIII dominate and that the trustees
VIII be given credit for the efforts they have
made. If the lake cannot be put in full
working order this year, owing to difficulties
Unforeseen, 1t will be next year.
OPENING EXERCISES.
The exercises Of the day opened with a
song services in the tabernacle under the
direction of "A. ]. McClain, assisted by Miss
thompson, of Franklin. Mr.. McClain will
organize choir to furnish music for the
remainder of the season. The tabernacle
was decorated with the emblems and ban
ners OF the league, together with the ma
uonal colors. DIR. j. Wesley Maxwell, of
Greensburg. delivered the first address,
speaking on the subject, 1.-The Man of the
Century-Gladstone." DR.. Maxwell said
that nations greatest wealth did not con-
slsts IN It's resources, but that 1T did include
It's great minds. At the head Of the list OF
master minds of this century the speaker
placed William E. Gladstone presenting his
fourfold nature as scholar statesman, ora
tor and man. Under the first DR.. Maxwell
said: Mature endowed Gladstone with a
great intellect, that was educated and Gull
uVated TO wonderful degree of proficiency
his memory was phenomenal and was a
treasure house filed with rare and useful
gems OF information. Always passionate
student, he improved every opportunity, and
while he was one OF the busiest men, he yet
round time for mental cultivation. He was
graduated from Oxford University at the
age OF twenty years. He. was a master of
languages and translated easily. He wrote
both in prose and poetry. discussing with
equal tor ease religion politics. sciences, his
career until he entered public life, and then
spoke OF him as a statesman. He said in
part
Gladstone was a born leader He served
four times as chancellor of the exchequer,
and during his time reduced the great ma
uonal debt OF England fourteen million
pounds. To his craftsmanship belongs, in
great measure, the overthrow Of Turkish
misrule in Europe, the enlargement of
In India He was ever a friend of America,
and the alliance of England and America
was cherished hope of his. As an orator
he was a master among masters. He was
always sure of himself, of his subject, of his
audience and of victory. At times pathetic,
cant, he carried conviction to the hearr or
every hearer." Taking up the last point the
minister said: HE was a man of God.
While he was such profound scholar, such
an eloquent orator, such a shrewd states
man, he was more. He recognized himself
as a co-worker with God in the greatest
In the afternoon Rev. T. X. Willis, of In
dianapolis, spoke on the topic, more than
conquerors." He began by tracing the diff
and Rome before the birth Of Christ and
showed that the victories gained were for
selfish purpose, hence the triumph was
only temporary. When a. nation wages war
for territorial possession the subsection
of people war becomes a disgraceful
vidual, the speaker said 1--WE must con-
quer self before we can conquer the evils
ourselves to great things. The results of this
self-conquering and devotion to high ideals
are peace and freedom
THINGS THAT ARE CAESARS.
In the evening Rev. c. w. Tinsey of
Rushville, addressed the audience on the
subject, Things that Are Caesars" lie
first spoke of the misrule of the cities, say
ing that while they are the nerve centers,
they are also the storm centers of the coun-
try. They are the hotbeds of revolt, due to
the rule of boss and ring. This corruption is
and the saloon power To remedy this the
speaker said the liquor traffic must be con-
trolled, bossism overthrown and immigra-
ton stopped.
The Epworth exercises will be concluded
to-day, following out this programme: $780,
sunrise prayer meeting, led by Miss May
Wheeler. indianapolis; 1000, song service,
Scripture reading and prayer, Rev. e. B.
Rawls, ID. D.. presiding elder; song by
Whiteland Quartet; 1920. sermon. Rev. e.
M. Smith, Indianapolis; 2:30, song and pray
er service Rev. &. w. Crook, Indianapolis
solo, Miss Edna Herrell. Shelbyvile; 300,
sermon to young people, Rev. Fl. 3. Roller,
evangelist; 7:45, musical and literary enter
tainment and garden party; music by the
Van Way Orchestra, Shelbyville.
Tomorrow Is children's day and a round
of good lectures, musical selections and
recitations are promised. The railroads have
reduced the rates for the day and will carry
two children on one ticket. In the forenoon
the exercises will consist of a PROFESSIONAL
Rotations, solos and instrumental music
The principal address of the afternoon will
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