The herald., 1898-07-11
THANKSGIVING
PRESIDENTS PROCLAMATION
GENERALLY OBSERVED
M'KINLEY ATTENDS SERVICES
Perfect Order Prevailed at the Chick
amauga Camp-Congregational-
Its Observe the Day


WASHINGTON, July 10.-This has been
lay Of thanksgiving and prayer in the ma
lions capital. The presidents recent proc
amation resulted in a concert of patriotic
utterances from many pulpits Thanks were
Sffered for an early contamination of peace
In nearly every church where the procla-
nation had suggested the topic Of the SER
mon, special music and patriotic prayers
were rendered, many of the services clos
ng with the hymn America"
President Mckinley, as usual attended
The morning services at the Metropolitan NJ
Q. church. He went alone and was deeply
Impressed by the discourse delivered by the
pastor, the Rev. Frank Bristol, d. d.
He preached from the text, Psalm 9S:1-
70 sing unto the Lord a new song; for He
hath done marvellous things His right hand
Ind His holy arm hath gotten Him the VIC
tory"
His preroraion was as follows: 1--WE are
witnessing the victories of truth in passing
vents. 1t is the truth of great convictions,
The truth of a splendid courage, the truth of
Tree American manhood, the truth of wise
and patriotic legislation, the truth of ma
4 val and military discipline, the truth of
scientific warfare. the truth Of correct STRAIT
egy, great accuracy, perfect aim, the truth
Of true heroism, the truth of just cause
that is working out the freedom of the OPP
pressed. Thanks to the Christ who came to
4 set the captive free and proclaim the broth
Irhood of man. Thanks to his servants, to
the teachers Of the past and present, who
have given themselves to the high and holy
ministry Of education, by which this gener-
htion has come armed and equipped by sub
aued error and superstition and establish
the AUTHORITY and sovereignty of truth.
Thanks to all those sons of God who, in
offices Of state and on fields of battle have
caught the spirit of the heroic Christ and
have pledged their fortunes, their sacred
honor and their lives to realize the kingdom
Of righteousness and peace among men.
thanks to God all over the Father of Lights.
from whom come the very good and perfect
Eifts of life, truth, liberty, salvation and VIC
!ory.
20 sing unto the Lord new song, for He
hath done marvellous things; His right hand
md His holy arm hath gotten Him the vic
Tory"
The Congregationalists
PORTLAND, Or, July 10.-The pulpits of
The various Protestant churches of this city
we're occupied this morning and evening by
visiting delegates to the national council of
congregational churches.
Special thanksgiving services were held
IN all the churches in accordance with Pres
dent McKinley's proclamation.
At Camp Chickamauga
CHICKAMAUGA, Chattanooga, July TO-
The beneficial effect of General Brooke's re-
cent order limiting the number of men al
owed permits to leave camp at one time
10 two from each company was noticeable
oday in the orderly quiet Of the day.
At Lyle all saloons and disordery places
were kept Theoretically sealed. In Chatta-
nooga, also, all the saloons, which for the
past two Sundays have been wide open,
we're closed by orders. AS consequence it
vas sure enough Sunday in the big camp.
Services were held in the twenty-five
lhurch commission tents now In operation
the camp. The presidents proclamation
vas observed and from every pulpit in Chat
anooga prayers for peace and the triumph
" the American arms were heard. Masses
we're said by Catholic clergymen at the
park. The First Ohio received the last of
Its equipments today and will move to Tam
pa early Tuesday morning, marching to
Ringgold, where 1t will embark
SAN DIEGO, July 10-The observance of
President McKinley's proclamation was
general in the churches of this city today.
In addition to the special prayers offered,
America" and other patriotic hymns were
lung.
NASHVILLE. Tenn, July 1O.-The re-
quest of President Mckinley expressed in
his proclamation was fully complied with
In this city today and notably SO because
the pulpit of nearly every church was &C.
eupied by prominent Christian Endeavor
minister.
With the early prayer meetings in seven
churches the Christian Endeavorers were
soon engaged in the days duties. At the
tabernacle at 0 a. m. the daily quiet hour
was observed by 1000 people. Rev. ]. Will
bur Chapman of Philadelphia conducting
the services.
At II o'clock, in the churches Of the city
ministers. delegates to the convention,
preached to very large congregations -Four
large meetings were held in the afternoon.
At the First Presbyterian church Sab
bath observance meeting, we'll attended
was conducted by Treasurer William Shaw
Of Boston and addresses were made by Rev.
Barton W. Perry of California and others.
Tomorrow morning the convention will
finish its labors.
SAN JOSE, July 10.-Thanksgiving serv-
Ices were held in the principal churches to-
day. Patriotic songs formed a pleasing
feature.
SAN FRANCISCO. July 1o-In nearly
all Of the city churches today services of
thanksgiving for recent triumphs of Amer
lean arms at Manila and Santiago were
held, in accordance with the suggestions
made in President McKinley's procama-
hon. There was also a special patriotic
praise service In honor of Lieutenant Hob
son at the Auditorium of the Young Mems
Christian Association, the brave young
officer being a member of that organiza-
ton.
FROZEN TO DEATH