The Washington times., 1903-02-13
Venerable Leader of the Sa.-
VatiOn Army Warmly
Greeted - The Galleries
Filled to Their Capacity.
Escorted TO the Presiding
Officers Chair by Presi-
dent Pro TEN. Frye-Of-
fers the Opening Prayer.

Gen. William Booth the venerable or
ganiZer and commander Of the Salvation
Army of the world. received an ovation
today as he entered the Senate chamber
at the Capitol to offer up the opening
prayer. The galleries were crowded TO
their capacity.
The greater portion of the morning had
been spent by General Booth in his
apartments at the Arlington answering
his voluminous correspondence and Civ
ing hnal audiences TO the officers of the
Salvation Army who had business with
him. At 1850 o'clock, accompanied by
Commander Booth-Tucker, he entered a
carriage with Senator Hanna and was
rapidly driven to the Capitol
Escorted by Senator Hanna
Senator Hanna escorted his guests di-
rectly to the Vice Presidents room
where he was presented 10 President Of
the Senate, Mr.. Frye All along the cor
ridors from the moment the party en-
tered the great building. General E9cth
was kept busy acknowledging the salu-
tations OF the many persons who recog-
nized his clear-cut features.
One minute before the sun reached the
meridian. Senator Frye. arm in arm with
General Booth, started for the Senate
Chamber. and as the hands of the clock
indicated the hour Of noon. his gaveI
fell General Booth stepped TO the desk
OF the Presiding Omcer. and with up
lifted hands. offered this prayer:
General Booths Supplication.
I'VE pray Thy blessing for the men
who will sit in this and the adjacent
chamber. who Will reason, think and
plan and seek content for those
measures and things which they think
are the wisest and the best. Oh. may
they see Thy wisdom and may they rely
on Thy great arm. and may the results
o, their deliberations tend IN the di-
rection Of Thy glory and the good OF
mankind.
Remember the people that are more
or less Influenced by them. and while
they are considering matters that are
for the welfare OF this great people.
may they consider not only those who
are SO Circumstanced and envlroned as
to be able 10 secure those conditions
in life that are essential to health.
morality, and religion. but may they re-
member those who have, properly
speaking, no representative 20 vouch
for their sorrows and their tolls and
their cares. and may the Senator's who
take part in the august deliberations
OF this assembly remember in Thy in
finite care these poor and lost members
or the community.
So may Thy blessing be upon us all
May we do cur work May we do It we'll.
own consciences and satisfaction TO our
Lord. so that when we meet again IN
the center OF the government of the uni
verse. before the great throne. We may
have the satisfaction Of hearing Thee
say TO us individually. and TO those we
love. Well done. good and faithful ser
want. enter ye into the joy Of Thy Lord
for Jesus Christ's sake. our Saviour VINO
saves US now and all the time. and ever
more. Amen
Sermon and Lecture.
At the conclusion Of the prayer Cen
eral Booth descended to the floor OF the
chamber and was presented 20 the lead
ing members After remaining a short
time he returned to the Arlington for
refreshment and a short rest before 90
ing TO the Congregational Church. where
he is 20 preach this afternoon
Al o'clock tonight General Booth
will deliver his lecture on the past
Present and Future OF the Salvation
Army" In the same auditorium. A silver
Offering viii be taken up at the door. but
there will be no admission fee charged.
General Booth and his party will de-
part tomorrow for Philadelphia. where
he Is 20 appear in the afternoon and to
address several gatherings on Sunday.