The Globe-republican., 1901-05-16

than a meaning of cheerful welcome. They
were indicative of the broad and progressive
Kansas spirit, which is not confined to home
use. but is expansive as the universe
Judge B. F. Milton spoke on behalf of the
Sunday schools of Dodge City
Judge Milton referred to Mr. brakes
a11usion to early days, and then In
excuse of himself he spoke of the time when
a theatrical company was performing in
Dodge City, and some one in the audience,
in order to terrorize the company, said
.'don't shoot the actor. he is doing the best
he cam and it was SO with him today
Judge Milton spoke of the transformation
in the social conditions brought about by the
religious and moral agencies. No is
ashamed today 1t is the Sunday schools
which have aided the country's moral up
lift. He said the international party
helpful to the Sunday school cause Good
schools in Dodge City was building up good
citizenship. Judge Milton extended
hearty welcome to the tourists This was
the grandest opportunity had for
Sunday school instruction and work.
The response was made by Marian Law
renee, of Toledo, Ohio. International Gen
eral Secretary. He said he plead guiIty-re-
ferring to the two judges who had given the
words of welcome; and he had come to the
conclusion that Kansas is the biggest and
best State in the Union He said there was
more fresh air to the square inch in Kansas
than anywhere-and it seems to be going
somewhere. 1t does not travel alone He
had of it in his eye. Hope you Will not
get any of it in your eyes He spoke of the
tour He said we are not here to tell you
what you know or learn you something;
but we are also learners This was for mu-
tua1 benefit. The party had stopped at
Dodge City because it the center OF the
world. 1t is like the boy who said his home
was the center of the world because the sky
came down all around it; and Mr. Lawrance
indicated his meaning by a sweep of both
arms.
Mr. Lawrance made happy talk and elicit
ed the admiration of the convention
The afternoon service brought out all
members of the International party.
| They were tire-worn and travel-weary
having been on journey since Feb. II.
| While these people are strong characters,
energetic and industrious, they not
the strongest physically, though they
looked robust and healthy, but they were
| evidently fatigued. A 80 days journey
| would tire man of iron nerve
Our guests are certainly distinguished
characters, and emphasized the best of
| human nature. Each member of the
party had distinguishing traits of char
! acter, strongly marked, whether in the
| ears, nose mouth or physique. There
was the higher order of physical makeup,
| and the old saying that Sunday School
people are sfweak and effeminate,'' - found
no expression in the manliness. inteIli-
party.
The afternoon song service was in
charge or E. o. Excel, who is known to
every Sunday school and church man in
the intelligible globe, wherever the
hymn is sung in the English language.
Prof. Excel Is fine singer, and in a few
minutes had the entire convention sing
ing in one accord. This part of the pro-
gram was heartily enjoyed by the people.
1t was inspiring part of the program.
President Drake had responses from
the different delegates present. Each
delegation spoke of the encouraging and
favorable conditions of the Sunday
schools of Western Kansas.
Don Kinney, of Newton, chairman oi
the State Executive Committee, was pres
. ent, and spoke for few minutes.
He said he saw the wisdom of placing one
/ of the meetings at Dodge City. by the attend
ance and interest shown in the convention
By way of compliments he said some of the
real heroes lived on the Kansas prairies.
1t was plainly observed that these remarks
were timely, for the inspiration of the meet
ing had gained. and would prove of grea
benefit to the future work of all Sunda,
school and church people
2 His manner, voice, gesture and hone1y ap
, pearance gave to the Rev b w spilman. o
Raleigh, N C., hearty Introduction. ans
: when the people began absorbing his talk Oh
( Bible study they were glad still more to wei
come the quaint southerner, the bonhomie o
e the party
!. / Bible readers were much Interested in AEr
T Spilman's exposition of the sacred word o
4 Matthews gospel he said it a record o
n what Jesus did in Galilee- We the neces
l. sity of the other gospels because Matthews
: was written especially for the jews In
: there great accuracy of genealogy
: Many old testament quotations given t.
| show the Messiah The prophesies fore
Il told II times in Matthew, to show that Jesu
j cana from David The Kingdom Heave
s is expression that occurs so times Mat
: | thew but other writers say Kingdom of God
e because they did not want to be irreverent t
> Jesus. But Matthew wanted prove tha
| Jesus the Christ Matthew's gospel
y not ordinary part of Christ's career; bgl
e Marks is. and SO is Luke's. which is common