Evening star., 1899-04-01
IN The C H U HE'S

held in the. citylof Louisville, KY. begin
ming Friday May IL next, at 10 am. The
annual sermon will be preached by Rev.
George Va Truett of Texas, or his alter
nate, Rev. DR.. r. T. Vann of North Caro-
lima The executive officers of the body
are: Chief Justice Jonathan. Haralson Of
Alabama, president; Rev. DR.. Lansing Bur-
rows of Atlanta and Rev. DR.. Oliver Fuller
Gregory of Baltimore, secretaries.
Bishop Hurst united a few days ago in
st. Louis with Bishop Hendrix Of the
Southern Methodist Church in the ordina-
ton of some young men into the ministry
OF the Methodist Episcopal Church. It was
the first event OF the kind since 1914. and
it is expected to give to St. Louis the dis
tinction of taking the first step in the ultt-
mate federation of the two great branches
of the Methodist Episcopal Church. The
united service was the outcome of feeling
of friendship between tho two branches
which has gradually grown in ST. Louis. 1t
is said that both denominations are moro
equally represented in that city, probably,
than in any other section in the Union.
The Salvation Army has Just closed a
week of self-denial. During the seven days
those who participated in this city and
elsewhere denied themselves some luxury
each. and in many cases even necessaries
were dispensed with. The money thus
saved will be turned into a fund for ex-
tending the operations of the army at
home and in foreign fields. Over 100000
was collected in this way last year. and 1t
is believed a much larger amount has been
raised this year. The army has 723 posts
in the United States, conducting about
1900 meetings weekly. 1t has 100 off,
GERS, spending S30O00 weekly in visitation
upon the needy. During the year the army
registered $1,000 conversions. 1t has 124 So
cial institutions for the poor, including
forty-two shelter homes for men and four
workshops. two children's homes and three
farm colonies.
The mission Evangelization Society,"" re-
Gently organized in this city to send out
singing and speaking evangelsts, to aid
the churches in promoting revivals, has de-
termined that the methods used by them
shall be simple, direct and effective. No
questionable measures will be adopted.
The quartets, duets, solos and choruses
sung will be such gospel hymns as the best
evangelists use. The addresses will con-
sist of plain. direct and forcible presenta-
tion of the Gospel. No peculiarities of doc
trine will be presented. 1t is expected that
the variety which these workers will in
fuse into services held by them will make
them unique, Interesting and effective.
Rev. Theron H. Rice, young Presbyte-
rian minister. formerly Of Alexandria, Va,
who about a year ago accepted a call to
become pastor of one of the largest
churches in Atlanta, and who was taken
i'll soE weeks since while visiting friends
at his former home, has recovered and re-
turned to Atlanta. While DR.. Rice was i'll.
and at time when it was feared he would
not recover. the Atlanta people held a day
of fasting and prayer during which invo-
cations were offered up that the much
ioved minister would be longer spared. His
return to his pastoral duties at Atlanta
was made the occasion of a great recep-
tion which was attended by an immense
throng, and each person present made
voluntary offering in furtherance Of the
mission work of the church.
Much interest is felt here where Dr. Har-
court Is we'll and favorably known, regard
ing an Independent church movement In
Baltimore, to the leadership of which that
minister has been called by the promoters.
When the Baltimore conference recently
met in that city a petition was presented
to tie presiding bishop, Dr. Goodsell, ask
ing that DR.. rHarcourt, who for some time
past has been connected with the Phla-
delphia conference be transferred to the
Baltimore conference, the object being to
allow him to assume charge of the Peo-
pies Church. which was then being form
ed. The petition was signed by members
OF the Peoples Church and many personal
friends of Dr. Harcourt. and comprised the
names OF some Of the most prominent
Methodists In the monumental CITY, At
that time it was intended that the new
movement should come under Methodist
control. Bishop GoedseI declined to grant
the request. 1t was then determined to
proceed with the organization of the Peo-
PIES church. and this was ACCOMPLISHED
sunday last. The creed of the new church
Is brief, being comprised in what is called
a bond of union. This creed is: I'VE be-
lleVe in the Fatherhood of God, the Sonship
OF Jesus Christ and the brotherhood Of
man. We believe Jesus Christ to be su-
Preme; and we also believe that no one
else mas the slightest authority over our
personal freedom or religious rights"
Rev. DR.. Harcourt has been prominent in
the Methodist EpjScona1
years From Howard Street Church. San
francisco, Where he succeeded the late
Rev. DR.. Thomas Guard. he was transfer
red to the Baltimore conference where he
| remained five years. His last charge was
Park Avenue Church PHILADELPHIA. DR.
Harcourt Is of Scotch-Irish parentage his
father being closely related to Sir William
Vernon Harcourt of the British naria
ment. He is the author of a number of
books, and has written extensively for the
papers.
1t has been stated in various American
newspapers that there is a possibility that
Cardinal Gibbons will be the next none
such contingency is not, how ever ex-
peGted IN Rome where the choice of pope
will be made when there is a vacancy i'm
that high office. Referring to the r,imor
mentioning the name of Cardinal Gibbons
In connection with the successorship to
POPE Leo, letter from Rome received
here says: I'm Rome the two personapes
who are generally referred to as the epapaI
cardinals in local parlance, that is. those
with fairest prospects OF election to the
chair of st. Peter. are Cardinal Perocchi
and Cardinal Serafno vannutelli. The
former, as cardinal vicar, occupies one of
the highest positions in the Sacred Col
lege, and his wit and active intelligence
are said to be employed in winning support
| and numerous following Extremists
| may accuse him of lack of character and
of manIfestIy aiming at the papal throne.
The general impression is that he will be
| controlling power In the next conclaye,
even II not elected himself There is an
old saying that he who enters the con-
clave pope will leave 1t cardinal or in
English phrase 1t is the dark horse and
not the trumpeted candidate who oftenest
wins the election.
THE special favorite of Leo XIII is un-
doubtedly Cardinal Gotti, who DISPLAYED
great ability when sent as nuncio to Brazil
where complicated difficulties and peculiar
tension between the civil and clerical au-
thorities were by hfs consummate tact and
firm dealing brought to Unexpectedly har-
monlous issues. SO that his cardinals hat
was won as a reward for merit and distin-
guished services. The favorite is the genial
philanthropic worker. Cardinal Jacobini.
The people delight in his companionship,
and his genuine. sihexhaustible sympathy.
Their gratitude and devotion are boundless