The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-09-27

ct want to say this right here" said
Warden Codding' who spoke at the en-
thusiasm meeting of Christian Young
People in the Auditorium. Topeka is
getting wet again. can tell. Last
week I had three men go wrong who
were on parole through LIQUOR sold on
Second street.
Il want to tell you that enthusiasm
is all right. but it wants to be ap-
piled. If you purify the water of
stream you must start at it's source.
The penitentiary is a sign along the
road that Christians have failed to do
their duty. Many a man in the prison
has said to me if some manly Christian
fellow had only come TO him in his
early life his whole life would have
been changed.
Many conversions are made in the
penitentiary, but the proper time to
make them is before the lives of the
men are ruined"
Stubbs Wants Minister Politicians.
I don't take any stock in a preacher
who is too good to mix up in politics"
said Governor W. R. Stubs.
L believe that good politics is good
religion. The pastor of a church, of
course, cannot preach partisanship
but it should be his duty to emphasize
a Christians duty towards his country,
his home and his church.
I believe that the Christian Endea-
vor and other young peoples organi-
cations of the state are the future hope
Of the church. The world has known
enthusiasts since it's beginning. The
greatest I believe of these aside from
Christ was Paul. If 1t hadn't been for
Paul and Peter the world in my opin-
ion would not be what it is today
"Then we have had enthusiasts on
down through history to Theodore
Roosevelt, and enthusiasm hardly ex-
presses the great determination and
will power of this man. Theodore
Roosevelt stands as the man with the
greatest influence in the world today.
IT like to see boys and girls en-
thusiastic in what ever they do. Be
sure you are right and then go ahead
with all your might. Young people of
Topeka have a wonderful Opportunity
to do good.
at hope none of you will be as slow
as was in taking the right stand
cit is the DEVILS own argument to
keep men or women from taking an
active part in the church until they
are living perfect lives. 1 was slow
in taking stand in public for Chris
tianity. 1 now have plenty of room to
get whole lot better-I have not vet
got where I ought to be-
Sanders Discusses Enthusiasm.
Sometimes we think in order to
work up enthusiasm we must work
ourselves up into a state of frenzy or
make great noise," said President
Frank K. Sanders who spoke on "Edu-
cational Enthusiasm" you take an
ignorant person and you can quickly
stir him and make him say glory
Take an educated person and he gets
enthusiasm for adopting a policy that
is lasting.
''By studying our fellows and culti-
waiting the proper kind of friends we
can make our lives strong for the work
we wish to do
THE Christian Endeavor has had
much to do with the development of
the country" was the assertion of
Robert Stone. &C. E. stands for Chris
tian Citizenship and "a world wide
Christianity. 1t stands for everyday
Christianity as well as Sunday"
Other speakers were Floyd Evans
president of the Eighth district c. E.
union, and Fred White, president OF
the EpWorth League union.
The rally under the auspices of the
Topeka Local union of young peoples
organizations was a success in every
way, the attendant being about 1900.
At 6:15 a picnic supper was enjoyed
Music was played in the supper hour
by Messicks orchestra.
In the evening a quartette from the
First United Brethren church sang
Mrs. B. b Snythe also entertained
with song.
The first issue Of the Christian En-
thusiast, the official organ of the To-
neka Local union was distributed. It's
-ditor is Fred Brewer, president OF
the union.