Evening star., 1900-01-20
EPW0RTH COLLEGE
Proposed Feature of the American
University System
SUGGESTED BY BISHOP JOHNF F. HURST
lndorsed by Churchmen and Ep-
worth Board of Control.
CIRCULAR GIVING DETAILS

Never before since the foundation here of
the American University. according to the
expressed opinion of those most directly
interested in the institution. have its affair s
been in so prosperous a condition. Within
a recent period new and more commodious
quarters than those long occupied as gem
eral offices have been secured. the office
force has been largely augmented and the
endowment fund has been added to by
some generous contributions. bringing the
latter fully up to the figure that Bishop
Hurst expected it to reach by this time.
Besides this 137 ministers of the denomina-
ton have united with what is known as
Bishop McCabe's Alliance, each of whom
has pledged himself to raise or pay into
| the endowment fund 1000 within the near
future. This alliance is said to be growing
constantly, and it is expected that during
the present year the organization Will
reach the limit of 1000 members. the re-
suit of which will be the addition of Sl,OOo.-
600 to the permanent fund of the university.
Recently Bishop Hurst sent letters to
large number of prominent Methodist min
listers and laymen throughout the United
States asking their views as to the adVisa-
bility of having at the university build
ing to be known the "Epworth College of
Literature" Among those whose opinions
were sought by Bishop w. X. Ninde. presi-
League, Detroit. Mich. Rev. DR.. 5. A
Morse Corning, Ny; Mr.. William L.
Wcodcock, Altoona, Pa; Rev. NJ NJ. Ais
ton. Atlanta. Ga; J. L. Patten, Chatta-
nooga, Tenn: Rev. DIR. Royal S. Copeland,
University of Michigan; p. A. Chamber
lain, presiden: of the Security Bank. MIN
neapohs. Mimi; Rev. DIR. }. W. r: BoWen'
Cannon Theological Seminary; Rev Dr.
William I. Haven, American Bible Society
Rev Frank Gary. Galveston, Tex. Rev. j.
w. Bennett presiding elder. Montana con-
ference: Rev DIR. f. NJ. Mills. correspond
ing secretary of the twentieth century
thank offering of the NJ. f: Church; Rev.
DR.. w. H. jordan. Sioux Falls SD; Chas.
r. Magee. Boston. Mass; Key. Dr Ropert
r. Doherty, New YORK; T. ). Norton' Tapa' Ts,
Cal; Rev. DR.. Stanley Olin Royal, Troy
Chic.
Favorable Replies.
All the replies indicated a thorough in
dorsement of Bishop Hursts plans in re-
gard to the college and disposition to ald
in making the proposed enterprise sue
cess.
Feeling satisfied that the proposed Ep-
worth College of Literature is certain to be
built Bishop Hurst has had plans prepared
by Henry Ives Cobb, an architect or TINS
city. Mr. Cobb is now in charge OF the
construction of the new state capltol az
Harrisburg. Pa, and of the great federal
building in Chicago at the laying. some
weeks ago, of the corner stone of which
President Mckinley assisted. The intention
of Bishop Hurst is to erect at cost ot d.
least S2ao.oOo a building about 2'o feet
long with width of some 100 feet II VIII
be in all particulars harmonious with the
general classical style of the entire educa-
tional group which is to occupy the plant.
1t is designed to be somewhat more ornate
in its exterior Than the College of History,
which is already completed, while the Dorc
simplicity of the latter Will be maintained
in the strength of the structure some OF
the later COrlnthlan details VIII appear OH
the outer walls.
Believing that he is justified in so do
ing by the Endorsements of the scheme
above referred to, in addition to which the
project has been approved by the board OF
control of the F.pworth League. Bishop
Hurst will in the course of few days,
send out an appeal, now in course OF prepa-
ration. to each local chapter of the Ep-
worth League in the United States asking
their co-operation in making the Epworth
College of Literature a success. There are
in round numbers 1,Ion,To young people OF
the Methodist Church enrolled under the
hammer of the EpWorth League, and it Is pc-
lieved by the bishop that at least 2oo,0G0
of these are able and will be willing to
contribute 81 each toward the erection OF
a building in Washington in which each
giving Lacquer may feel personal interest
College Prospectus.
Bishop Hurst has already sent out pros
pectus regarding the Epworth College of
Literature. a part of which follows:
The board OF COntrOl Oh tHe tp"OTlH
League at its meeting in indianapolis in
July reaffirmed its former action by unani-
nous vote declaring with the bishops in
favor of the American University by COM
mending this national educational enter
prise to the Epworth League of the entire
church.
..In harmony with this action the au-
thorities of the university have had their
architect, Mr.. Henry Ives Cobb, prepare
plans for marble building. to be known
the Epworth College of Literature. The
building will cost 100000. All Epworth
leagues will be asked to contribute 81 a
member.
"A handsome certificate will be sent to
each subscriber. On it in fine relief is a
handsome picture of the building, which
the young people of the Epworth lie iSue
will build with their dollars. The building
will face the majestic College of History,
which is now completed, and will stand by
the side of the noble Illinois College of
Languages. Nothing could more certainly
and strongly appeal to the young people of
Methodism than literature-the eXpr ession
of both history and language.
1T is worth much in the heart and life
of young person to be allied to some
great movement for the elevation of hui
manity, to have some part, be it ever so
small. in bringing about some great result
1t would be a wonderful impetus to the
spiritual life of Epworth Leagues to be
united in this thing and lay definite
plans for It's accomplishment.
How to BECOME a Founder.
ITO stimulate larger giving it has been
decided that a gift of $1,000 will constitute
a founder, and the first contribution Of this
size has come from Pennsylvania; $500 con-
stitutes the donor counselor S1oo a pa
tron, $40 a benefactor, and 81 a builder
Special certificates will be prepared for
each class of givers.
There will be placed in the main hall of
the Epworth College of Literature a tablet
bearing the names of all the founders. A
parchment scroll will bear the names of
all other givers and will be preserved in the
university archives.
MANY of the Corfnthian marble columns.
which will adorn the front of the building,
will be erected by individual gifts. Tablets
bearing the name of the giver will be placed
at the base of each column.
This is not to be a continuous appeal,
and it is hoped to close the entire Epworth
effort within the year 1900. The close con-
nection between the EDworth League and
the American University is a most natural
one. They were both founded in the same
quadrennium. They are sympathetically
united in a common and lofty ideal-the
systematical equipment of youth for
the highest service. This connection will
ha hIy -;ciI,