The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-07-08

A college training that does not mold right
character. that leads 10 dilettantism and
selfish refinement and exclusiveneSs ike
those OF the later Roman empire. or of the
brilliant era OF the Italian renaissance, does
not meet the requirements of true educa-
ton Such a culture does not help forward
human development. Such a culture among
the mandarins OF China to-day Is chief
obstacle 10 the regeneration of that thor
Cughly terrestrial empire.
MEMORIAL SERVICE.
The meeting in Tent Willston took tie
form OF memorial service. Eulogies were
delivered upon the life and character Of
Gladstone. Frances Z. Willard and George
Mueller. DR.. Clark presided and the deyo-
tional exercises were conducted by Rev.
T. ID. W. Jones. of Allegheny. Pa. Force
full words of love and appreciation concern
ing the character of Frances z. Willard were
spoken by Miss Jessie Alderman, of Chi
cago. Her address was always impressive
and sometimes pathetic. Miss Alderman
said that Miss Willard would be best known
IN history as a philanthropst and reformer.
Sne commended the Legislature of Illinois
for the passage of an appropriation TO erect
In Statuary Hall In the Capitol at Washing
ton bronze figure of the great temperance
Rev. DR.. John Pollock, of Glasgow, Scot
land. eulogfzed William +. Gladstone. whom
ne characterized as the most commanding
-
ington was the most commanding figure of
the eighteenth. The eloquent periods of the
scotch clergyman, painting in graphic colors
the nobility OF the great prime minister
character. brought forth round after round
or applause from the big audience
george Mueller. the Apostle OF Prayer"
formed the subject Of an interesting address
by Rev. James Mursell, of London. England.
Rev. DR.. Wayland Hoyt, of Philadelphia
spoke In honor Of Our Soldiers and Sailors. ="
tremendous applause greeted his reference
10 Admirals Dewey and Schley. and Theo-
dore Roosevelt, and TO the American sue
cesses in the battle of the Spanish war
"A novelty on the programme. which
aroused great enthusiasm. was the introduce
tion OF Rev. Mr.. MaZeroria, native Cuban
and an evangelist amorg his people, who
expressed his thanks TO the American peo-
pie for the liberation OF Cuba.
The pouring rain, which during the latter
part OF the meeting dashed against the can
vas and in some degree penetrated its crew.
ices and poured down on the people within
could not affect the staying powers of the
big audience, and the meeting was concluded
with no diminution of the crowd Nearly
hundred officers and trustees of the United
society were present al a dinner given In
the Hotel Cadillac at $50 this evening by
the trustees TO the chairmen of the local
80 committees. The dinner was conducted
informally and increased the pleasant re-
lations existing between its hosts and guests
The trustees to-day consumed some time
In the discussion of matters concerning the
1900 convention at London and the methods
and rates OF ocean transportation, but adj
tourned without definite action. There is
understood to be plan under consideration
for the chartering of several large ocean
steamships to carry the American Endeav-
orers to England. Secretary Baer says the
Idea Is 10 make straight fare for all parts
and steerages fitted UP nearly possible
on equality with the first-cabin state
rooms and also to allow the passengers full
them with all possible COnvenienceS.