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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-06-28

would be in session about ten days, but the
meeting did not differ greatly from those
of the present day. In the early part of 1860
the evangelistic movement began to assert
itself and the first idea of having revival
services originated in the minds of the pious
members of the Quaker Church, where the
movement was marked most distinctly. At
this time the Friends were very conserva-
tive ard formal class of people, moving
along in the modest way that characterizes
them even now. There were no city ordi-
nances in those times compelling the remov-
al Of hats and the men never thought of
relieving themselves of this part of their
attire. While singing was not prohibited it
was generally understood that it was not
expected. and the advent of the organ, new
tangled" into the Quaker Church body, was
at much later period.
There were no night meetings in this
church then and services would be held for
weeks without a prayer being offered or a
sermon preached. Yet regular meetings
were held throughout the week and on Sun
day. Among the first evangelists whose
names stand out in bold relief are Rev John
Henry Douglass and brother Robert, Amos
Unworthy. David photograph. Mrs. James
Jones and many others whose names have
been forgotten, but who nevertheless were
prominent in the initial revival meetings
1t was not long until the revival fever
spread and was felt throughout the coun-
try. Although the custom was so changed
as to allow singing. night meetings and
other features that were innovations, yet
the old ideas were soon forgotten and the
present day meeting was born.
THE MOVEMENT GREW.
While the first revival meeting was intro
duced by the Friends, 1t was but a short
time before other denominations adhered to
the movement which had been character
lied by so much power and good. These
were strenuous days for our ancestors and
the meetings. which at that time were
looked upon as ordinary enough, would, If
held now, be the cause for gossip for
months.
A famous camp meeting was held in 1878
and Mrs. Jane Jones was the speaker. 1t
took place at Walnut Ridge in Henry
county, Indiana, and continued for months
Rev. Levi White, pastor of the Trinity Con-
gregational Church, I'm discussing old time
revival meetings, tells of one of the famous
sessions that was held at Cambridge KY 1t
is known In history as the Cambridge re-
vival. and it was at this meeting that the
| grandmother of Mr.. White was convert
ed" In relating the story OF this meet
| ing. Mr.. White said:
'It was begun by the Presbyterians, al
though a number of denominations ex-
tended their aid. The meeting was held In
| big field and was attended by ten thou
sand people for six weeks. At times as many
oh ha
| once and the vast audience would be swayed
| by their strong appeals as wheat before the
| wind. When the speakers would proclaim
| the gospel as II has never since been
preached. the audience would fall fiat on
| the ground and weep and beg for salvation.
] "An odd feature OF this meeting & Cain-
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-06-28
How the "Revival' Began Among the
larity Among Other Churches.
HENRY CLAY AND AN EXPORTER
STORY OF THE FAMOUS CAMBRIDGE
MEETING IN KENTUCKY.
Savage Villagers, RiOting i'm Wicked
ness, COwed by "a Second John the
Baptist-A Retrospect.

Few features in the evolution of religious
bodies commands attention more than the
revival" or camp meeting. They have be-
come not less common in late years and the
meeting in the Union gospel tent, in charge
of the Rev. Milton II. Lyon. has served to
draw public interest intently to this dra
matte place of religious life.
The first of the camp meetings was held
about forty years ago. They were held by
all denominations They were not for
the purpose of summer outings in those
days, as they now are, but were necessi-
ty. As the houses were so far apart it was
not possible to get the people together with
out camp meetings, and so the old-time
camps lasting for weeks, with dinner tents
and other conveniences attached. came
about
The function of the early camp meeting
was not to instruct those who attended,
but to bring them at once into the church.
This was done by the altar service, for which
the Methodist Church is best known. There
are many odd characteristics connected
with the first camp meeting. when serv-
ices were held in improvised board tents
and the boys and men occupied one side
and the girls and their mothers the other.
OLD FARLEY CAMP.
A famous assembly ground of the early
days was known as the Farley Camp,
located about fifteen miles north of Indian
apolis In a community by that name. 1t
was a Methodist assembly and one of the
regular preachers was the Rev. T. A. Good
win, of this city, who was one of the best
known preachers of those days. The camp
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BOOKER T. WASHINGTON.



Philadelphia Ledger.
The invitation from the British South
African Company to Booker T. Washing
ton to visit South Africa to investigate
racial conditions there and to report plans
for the Improvement of the condition of
the natives, a remarkable tribute TO
Mr.. Westinghouse fact, an unprecedent
ed incident well worth contemplating bv
those who like to see true worth recog-
nized. Not only the negro race. of which
Booker T. Washington is the most distin
guished representative, but all Americans
who believe in his mission-the elevation of
the negro by education in the practical
arts and by industry-are gratified to know
that his work has become of worldwide
Importance. has attracted the attention of
observant men of foreign nations and that
his example is likely to affect profoundly
the destiny of the negro race everywhere
The success of British rule i'm Africa
rests ultimately upon the education of the
native races. The invitation from the Brit
ism South African Company is almost
tantamount TO request from the British
government to Mr.. Washington to assist
In mOldlng the native races into high types
OF civilization. 1t was not within the wild
est imaginings that the negro babe born
in hut, Virginia slave, a few years
bcloic tic <tHleTfcdn CIVIL war, with
other fate than that which then seemed
to be the eternal doom. of his race con-
fronting him, would some day be called
upon by one of the puissant powers of the
earth 10 take leading part I'm work of
transcendent Importance. This proffer has
been declined by Mr.. Washington and with
his declination he has probably put aside
opportunities for personal profit and in
creased distinction which a purely self
seeking man would have eagerly seized
Booker L. Washington will continue his
labors for the uplifting of his people in
his own country. His creed is simple and
IT Is sure TO prevail. Early in his career
as teacher and guide he resolved to go for
ward with hope and confidence in his
chosen path In one of . his singularIy
frank and impressive addresses i'm behalf
OF his long since famous Tuskegee Insti-
tute, he said:
Il want TO show you negroes who stand
at the front in the affairs of state religion
education. mechanics. commerce and
household economy. By this sign we shall
conquer. By this method we shall so knit
our civil and business interests into that
OF the white man that when he prospers
We shall prosper; when fail. he falls
We are coming 100000 strong by
the way OF the college. by the way of az
the household arts. This is the
true emancipation"
Emerson somewhere says that there ia
no prosperity but If you trace IL home
you will find Ii rooted in a thought of
some individual man." Booker T. WASH
ington's thought is that the negro must
advance by educated industry. The fame
OF this man has been noised abroad and
more than one nation needs his services
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and if heavy general rains. flooded rivers
This reads lika rational explanation
1t is well known that districts once COW
cred with forests become susceptible TO
floods when the woods are cut away, put
that explanation will not do for region
always treeless, like the prairie States.
The analogy is there. however. In forest
countries the mass of decaying leaves pro-
vides the spongy rain receptacle CORE
spending TO the sodded prairies. In both
cases the removal of natures sponge re-
suits in foods. 1t is the duty OF the
prairie States to cultivate trees, just as II is
the duty of regions once covered by WOODS
to resort to scientific forestry.
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Pittsburg Chronicle Telegraph.

the Chicago Inter Ocean advances a new
theory in explanation of the great floods in
the prairie States, and one which deserves
attention. He says that only a few years
ago all or the greater portion of the West
ern country was q vast sodded prairie that
like sponge. took up heavy rains. to then
gently flow away. Far out from the larg-
er streams the little Says on the nat sod
lands with winding soded banks and bot
tom. and filled with tall grass, then formed
the natural drainage. To-day almost every
acre OF sod is turned under, marsh land
ditched. every field Is cultivated and fur
rowed to drain quickly. straight roads with
straight bitches on each side, all arranged
stbis. ThA Jesuit y flooded email afTsema.
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Leaf-Cuttinx Bees.
June ST. Nicholas.

June st. Nicholas.
The leaf-cutting bees near relatives
of the honey and humble bees, which they
closely resemble. They derive their name
from the habit you have observed OF cut
ting out bits OF leaves for their cells. The
circular pieces are for the ends of the cells.
and the oblong pieces for the sides These
cells are usually in burrows cut into wood.
for some of the leaf-cutting bees. like the
carpenter bees; haxa tha talent OF cutting
hole Into sYQod
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-08-29
A Law That Works.


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The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-08-29
BY WILL H. FISCHER.

The rain was pattering les doloroaas
little staccatoed tune on the pave
and was waiting somewhat ifnpa-
tiently in the Office of the Victoria
last Tuesday. I was there in re-
Spouse to q very kind note from Miss
Amelia Bingham. the actress-man-
ager, saying she'd be glad to chat
with me.
Sorry to keep you waiting" she
said brightly and we were soon seat
ed comfortably by the parlor window.
and Miss Bingham was talking on
that subject. to her. apparently. most
dear, THE Climbers" That was the
play that made her debut into the
managerial business a success. She
told me how It happened.
you see. 1 had been playing under
Mr.. FrOhman's management for a
number of years. most Of the time
In New York. During that time I
could not help noting many little In
attentions to detail, even In Froh-
mans magnificent productions.
knew was Of q practical business
turn. and had confidence that
could produce a play on my own ao-
count.
''Mr. Fitch's piece. 1.-THE Climbers"
had been kicked and buffeted arounu
by New York managers on account
OF its crepe and suicide. But I saw
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great possibilities in 1.-THE return
from the funeral, the sale of the
gowns, the confession in the dark
and signed my check for it.
II put 1t on at the Bijou. and maybe
you think didn't satisfy my fancy
for details. Why. even the cham
payne glasses and the writing paper
had my initials engraved on them.
The statuary was real. and the stage
was q genuine picture of a Fifth
avenue home. 1t was a big success
from the start and ran more than a
year. I've been an actress-manager
three years now and I haven't an
apology to offer" she laughed.
Finally the talk drifted to a dis
cussion Of the dramatic critic. ana
that's where the critic came to grief.
my dear fellow" she broke out.
these modern dramatic critics. with
their smart style. are doing great
deal to retard the advancement Of
the stage.
"HowT' I gasped. disconcertedly.
"Why by discouraging both authors
and artists. Appreciation is the food
on which an artist lives and thrives
and grows. 1t is the same with play
wrights. Managers are begging for
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Some Vanished Pictures.


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The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-08-29
AdUice to Lovers
-~ B7y Alumni, -eOmism
BY AwmG L0uisa.


Dear Aunt Louisa--I am young
lady Of &c summers and am engaged
to young man Of 80. We intend to
be married this fall. He takes me
Into his confidence In everything he
does and intends to do so concerning
his finances and about our home. We
want to build q modest little house
according to his means. but with all
his efforts II win be hard for him
TO get everything that L. needed
While he has not at any time asked
if had any money, would It be out
confidence as TO what have saved
up7 am self supporting and could
help along.
I have been accustomed to giving
most of my earnings TO my parents,
though they do not exactly need
them. Should ] continue to do SO?
Ny intended always asks for my
opinion, which have been very slow
TO express. Would II be proper for
me to take an interest. or let him do
a. he pIeases?
Mother seems very willing to lee
ture him ~ to what is a husbands
duty--what he should and should not
DO. 1t seems sometimes she takes
too much pains to make him under
stand. Should take a stand with
him or mother? SADIE II.
Sadie Hove can be nurtured
and maintained only by confidence.
Since your intended il entirely frank
with you. soc no reason why you
should not confide freesy in him I
should not fall to express my opinion
when he asks Tor L. II your parents
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-08-29
NOTES or ACTORS.

1t is very doubtful If several Of the
new theaters which are now under
construction in New York will be
open on the dates originally set for
them Because of the long tieup in
the building trades. This probable
failures makes a serious hitch in the
plans of several distinguished actors
and actresses-among them Richard
Mansfield, e. II. Sothern and Ethel
Barrymore. Oscar Hammerstein. who
Is building what will be known as
the Drury Lane theater Is authority
for the statement that none of the
new theaters is likely to open until
the first of January.
Among the large numoer Of the
atrical people sailing from London
for America today is Miss Vesta
Tilley who has arranged for sea
son of IS weeks in America under
Mr.. Tyler's management. She will
have two plays. one of them. The
Isle of Boy" a comedy. by Hall
Caine and an American collaboration.
Kyrle Bellew also sailed today from
London for the United States. He
has completed arrangements for his
production of a new play. ''The Anna
teur Craftsman" ana Will open an
Philadelphia, September 81.
The idea of having q play written
on the life Of Alexander the Great
for Louis James and Frederick Warde
was first suggested by Castaigne's
celebrated pictures which were re-
produced in the Century magazine
during the early part of last year.
BY arrangement these pictures will
now be utilized as subjects for a
series Of beautiful Autograph posters
to advertise the play on the coming
tour Of James and warde. The COM
bination will present the play here
early In the season.
Joseph Haworth, the well known
actor, was found dead in his room at
the Kingsley hotel in Willoughby. O..
yesterday. aged 4s. from heart fail
ure Haworth has been prominent in
the theatrical world for the past rs
years. He played last season with
Richard Mansfield In Julius Caesar"
Later he was leading man to Blanche
Walsh in Tolstors Resurrection"
He was spending a vacation with his
sister.
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shortcoming. and so on. Nine times
out of ten they go away knocking
the production. and by their imma-
ture, thoughtless Judgment, play
wright and players stand made or
damned. They refuse to take the
play as a whole: and only too often
are entirely heartless. 50
Owing to these discouraging cir
cumstances. authors who have writ
ten successful plays and who are
getting rich OF the royalties, prefer
easy Incidence to work which stands
all too much chance 70 De condemned.
1.-THE result Of Il Is that we viii
have to go back to Shakespeare"
''Then the critic is not altogether
villain" I ventured.
mo one fails to recognize the value
of Shakespeare's works." said she,
"but the modern method and ex-
preston Is SO different. We have no
shouting and ranting nowadays. We
take our emotions more silently and
sensibly. and less stiltedly. We arc
students of a school that reflects the
Ideas and life of our own times. It
is the natural school. which James
r. Hearne had so much to do in es-
tablishing. With proper encourage
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-08-29

To the ripple Of pleasant music and
swishins of skirts, the merry. tune
full 'Chaperons" Is to be seen in
this city At the Spokane theater on
the evenings Of September 4 and s.
For two seasons this Organization
has been providing . very toothsome
brand Of comedy opera and has en-
joyed successful engagements In all
the leading cities and . two month";
so1ourn in New York. Tho company
to be seen this year u not materially
altered from its original form and =
majority Of the old favorites will be
seen here.
= Prominent in the big cast will ap-
pear John q. Sparks. Mabel Hite.
Thomas Whiffen, May Boiey. Mac
Stebbins, w. v. Struntx and Arthur
Earnest. There II a large chorus
and a contingent Of chic show girls.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-08-29
Kaiser's Third Son
viii Visit America

BERLIN. Aug. 29.-Prince Adel-
bert. the kaiser's third son. according
to plans made public for his coming
visit. will cross America after arriv-
ing at New York, embarking on the
warship Hertha at San Francisco. He
will visit several prominent cities en-
route,
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-08-29
Miss B6mghagn Talks Of Il
q the Stage and Critics
nsw plays. and can't get them.

new plays. and can't get them. IN
few first class playwright
charging such tremendous royal '
that-Dy the time they and sala Y
and other expenses are paid ther@ I
very little left. ~
Think Of all the people and all II
time and trouble and expense inv4
ed in the production Of a new ply
First. there's the writer-he tht q
and thinks and writes and writes q
writes; he cuts out and adds to ~
revises and writes again. FinallysNis
manuscript Is ready. Then It gaea
to the managers. One finds It IN.
suited to his clientele. Another -
fatal flaw. and SO II goes. Al y
all this. the play II probably alr1v
entirely rewritten. Finally II 10 To-
cepted. maybe. Let W suppose II In
Then comes the financing Of the pro.
duction. There are people to engage
and properly cast. Painters and car
penters 20 to work on the scenery.
Drcssmakers are kept busy. Re-
hearsals 80 on. Tho press agent does
his work. At last. the first night
comes. with all its nervousness and
strain.
"Out in the audience sit few ORA
matte critics. probably bored to death
to be there instead Of at their clubs.
This one sees one little thing he
doesn't like; another sees another
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do not need your earnings, you should
certainly keep them to apply to your
future needs. If the home is to be
modest. all that you have will come
In handy as a personal reserve fund.
You will find use for It all as future
circumstances arise.
AS to your mothers interest, I
would say that at your age you are
perfectly competent TO Judge and act
for yourself. When you go to the
altar. you will owe your full al
legiance to your husband.
Fix your own standard as to what
you want him to be. Do It on the
start. By the use OF tact upon your
part he win live up to 1t.
AUNT LOUISA.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-08-29
NOT ovER-wrsE.

There is an old allegorical picture
of girl scared at a grasshopper, but
in the act Of heedlessly treading on a
snake. This Is paralleled by the man
who spends large sum of money,
building n cyclone cellar, but neglect,
to provide his family with a bottlr
of Chamberlain's Collie. Cholera and,
Diarrhoea pemedy as safeguard
against bow complaints. whose vic
Tins outnumDer those of the cycionei
a nuhdreo 10 one. rms remedy is,
prompt and reliable medicine in use,
for these diseases. For sale by all
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-08-29
or mo ACCOUNT.

He worked for living. as most
men do. but soon found the strain
was telling on him. OF course he
consulted a physician, who said there
Is nothing the matter with you, only
too much whiskey. Better go to
Smith. Eso7 Baldwin avenue, and get
rid OF the drink habit.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-08-29
THE a AUDITORIUM.

"a Texas Steer was presented by
a very clever company at the AUDI
torium last night. A large audience
was kept in an uproar from curtain
to curtain.
Next week the house will be dark.
On Monday. September 7, EAST
Lynne" will be produced, to be fol-
lowed by q number of other strong
attractions
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IN THIS LOCALITY THE EYE

is almost constantly irritated by wind
and mineral laden dust: Inflammation.
redness. itching and burning followed
by graduated eyelids result Murine
Eye Remedy gives quick relief, does
not smart, soothes eye pain, favor
lite with school children. Ask your
druggist or optician for Murine, soc.
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The Week I'm Society,"

also invitations to a luncheon on
Tuesday at / o'clock.
Mr.. and Mrs. John A. Finch have
returned from long summers camp
ing experience on Hayden lake.
Mr.. w. S. Norman and family have
closed their cottage at Loon Lake.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dana Childs have re-
turned from their camping at Occur
d'Alene.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. B. Webb are at
home again after a most interesting
summer in Canada among relatives
and friends. Miss Jessie McTavish
will return later in the season.
Rev. and Mrs. J. Nelson Barry
have spent their vacation in New
Westminster. B. C. They are at home
again after a pleasant visit. ~
ID. c. Corbin has returned from
New York. His daughter. Lady Or
ford. with her daughter. Lady Dor
othy Walpole. are visiting him.
Misses Edna and EfYie Campbell en-
tertained at cards at their home last
night Twenty-four players enjoyed
Five Hundred.
Mrs. M. B. Browniee and family
return next week from their summer
outing.
Mrs. p. welch and family also re-
turn next week from Seaside. Orc.
The Misses Cullen are entertaining
Miss Mollie Walker Of Butte. Mont,
in whose honor Mr.. Clyde Graves
gave a dinner party at the Country
club Tuesday evening.
Miss Helen Lavelle OF Oakland.
Cal. is the guest Of Miss Ella Clark.
Mrs. A. 8. Crowder entertained
Thursday afternoon at cards at her
Fifth avenue home in honor Of her
sisters. Mrs. Allen of Colorado
Springs and Miss Corinne Sheilabarg-
er of Decatur. III. The decorations
were red roses. Prizes at progress
i've Five Hundred were won by Miss
Nettie Fiournoy and Miss Puss Gull
len.
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boer Governor %
Let Out Of Prison

LONDON. Aug. 29.-Dr. Kraus, ex-
governor Of Johannesburg, who was
convicted of melting the murder Of
British sympathizers during the Boer
war, was released from prison this
morning.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-08-29
Girl Who Had Her
Heart Taken Out

This Is a sketch taken Of 13-year-
old Alma Toomcy OF st. Louis by
a newspaper enterprise association
artist as she sat up in bed for the
purpose In st. LOUIS hotel. An