Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-14
Tributes to His Memory.

Tributes to His Memory.
In nearly all the local churches yesterday
reference was made by the pastors to the
death Of DR.. Talmage in prayers and SER
mons, and In all parts of the country SINH
lar mention was made. At the close of
the regular service in Central Presbyterian
Church, Brooklyn, yesterday morning, spe-
cial memorial services were held for the
eminent divine, and resolutions of condo
lence to the family were passed.
Rev. DR.. F. NJ Bristol, pastor Of the Met
ropoitan M. E. Church in this city, in the
course Of his sermon yesterday. paid the
following tribute to the memory of the late
DR.. Talmage: THE Christian world hears
with profound sorrow Of the death of the
distinguished preacher, DIR. Talmage The
passing of such a man is an incalcula able
loss to the church and the cause Of right
eousness. He was a preacher of eXtraor-
binary gifts and power. If rot the Jeremy
Taylor, he was the John Bunyan of the
American pulpit God gave him splendid
imagination, and he consecreated that i'm
imagination to preaching a gospel of hope
and joy How many thousands of homes
have waited for the weekly coming of his
sermons, which have cheered the heart
and illumined the life! No minister has
scattered more sunshine through this
country with the Gospel message. In
his ministry he was true to his country
to the good old orthodoxy Of the fathers.
true to the gospel of hope, humanity and
heaven. His memory is precious and the
pulpits Of this country, especially the rising
generation of preachers, to his mem
DRY tribute which can find worthy express
sion only in an emulation of his virtues
which shall perpetuate gospel of charity
and joy and fill the world with hope and
brotherhood and heaven"
DR.. Talmage went to Mexico about six
weeks ago to rest and regain his health,
which had been impaired for several months
by influenza and catarrhal troubles Since
his return to Washington about three weeks
hn
Thursday fears for his death were not en-
tertained. The last rational words uttered
by DR.. Talmage were the day preceding
his daughters marriage, when, in reply to
question, he said: 'Of course l know you
Maud" Since then he had been uncon-
sciouS.
Sketch Of His Life
Thomas De Witt Talmage was born at
Bound Brook, N. j., January 7, 1882. His
father, David T. Talmage was a farmer,
whose principal traits were geniality, firm
ness and decision of character, while his
| mother was said to be most amiable wo-
man, possessed of gentleness and keen wit
In DIR. Talmage's character these qualities
or MS parents were combined to marked
extent He was the youngest of twelve
children-five girls and seven bows His
early studies were begun in the gramma
| school at New Brunswick, N. j., and at the
| age of ninteen he entered the University of
the CITY or New York, where, while not ex-
| ceptionally noted for briliancy as a stu
dent, yet he showed acute powers of obser-
walton and retentive memory combined
with great bodily vigor, and in oratory and
dramatic capacity he displayed rare talent
which made him popular among students
and instructors.
He finished his studies at the University
of New York City in 1858. but was not grad
uated. He was doubtless Influenced to en-
ter the ministry because two uncles, one
brother-in-law and three brothers had be-
come preachers. SO, after completing his
college studies he entered the New Bruins
wick, N. j., Theological Seminary, from