Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-04-07
The Split in Ryland Chapel.
MEETING AT KENDALL CHAPEL LAST NIGHT
ACTION OF THB SECsDERs

INC mdtter Oh the recent appointment OF a
ent some sixty persons. including the follow
ing: b. L. Rose, w. j. Murtagh, S. P. Keller. J.
s. Barker w. Worrell, II. L. Strang. G. /. Hall,
Etchberger, members OF the last of1icial board
at Ryland; w. j. stephenson. Percy Hall, r. F.
Downs. j. L. Lescailet, Thomas Tucker, Silas
inson, r. D. Crosson, T. T. sparro. Mrs. j. K.
Sharp. Mrs. Irvine. Mrs. Lloyd. Mrs. Keller
Mrs. Gibson, Mrs. Barker Mrs. Murtagh Mrs.
Leslie, Mrs. Mothershead, Mrs. Smith. Miss
Maggie Garrett Mrs. Mary Lloyd, Mrs j. ".
Hutchinson and Mrs. Caden.
MI; MuTtagh called the meeting to order. and
Mr.; 5. T. hellar was elected chairman, and Mr..
Mr.. Mitchell offered prayer, and he asked
Gods blessing On them for wisdom to guide
Lnem and help to enable them to worship Him
In spirit and Ia truth, and TO bless them 10 their
course ana enable them to stand up for the
right.
Mr. Keller stated that the purpose OF the
meeting was to keep together those who were
dissatisfied with the manner In which they b id
been treated at RyleDd. aud especially TO keep
their children from being scattered.
Mr. j. K. Sharp said he was here to form an
SIDING elCer. They had offered every reason
able proposition, but they had been rejeotej,
and now, for the purposes stated by the cnair-
man. he was ready TO unite with those present
III enecttng an organization.
MI. MuItagh recited the proceedings OF the
toard at Ryiand Chapel They had before the
conference made canvass. and had determn d
that DR.. Deale would not suit them, and reso!u-
lions were adopted that they would accept any
minister who had not served In Washington.
Two members Of the board had visited the pre-
siding elder ana explained that the resolut toG
was SO worded as not to wound DR.. Deale's feel
ings, and 1t was understood from the elder
that Dr. Deale would not be appointed. During
the session OF the conference 1t was reported
that Mr.. Downs (uow at Waugh ChapeD would
be sent TO them and the membership were
looking forward to his appointment, but when
the appointments were announced and DR..
Deale's name was mentioned In connection
With Ry land they were aStoniShed aud mOrti-
fed. They had waited On the elder, who said
he was not aware that there was SO much op-
that for the present he would not let him go
there. The next they knew the presiding elder
made demand on The former pastor for the
key OF the parsonage when he should move from
1t On the Monday following. subsequently
came the Tumor that DR.. Deale would positively
go to Ryland. Presiding Elder Brown then
called Oh member OF the board and asked that
. the board be convened, stating that he would
meet them or send communication, but when
the board met Mr.. Brown was absent at
Wesley Wesley char Chapel, and nothing was re-
protested against the action OF the elder ana
the conference In appointing Dr. Deale, and Ii
or the Is members or the board signed the pro-
test. The bishop tSimpsonl Was written to
and he replied by advising them to submit,
and stating that ii they still felt ag,1eve1 he
had given authority to Bishop Andrews to act
On this case They had walled on Bishop An
oreWs and had several interviews With him,
and he expressed the opinion that Brother
bIown had not beer appTiSed OF the extent OF
me opposition, ana suggested that they return
TO the church. The burden OF the bishops
song TO every proposition made was: GLOW Is
DR.. Deale to be provided for?' He was asked
III every man, woman and Child protested
whether 1t would be OF any avail, and he an
swered ut Is the duty Of the church TO sue.
nit" 1t was then proposed that II the pres!d-
ing elder would Write letter over his own sig
nature statlngt that he had peen unaware OF tie
extent OF the opposition and expressing regret
that the appointment had been made and
would try and rectify the matter they would
all return. The bishop remarked that Mr.
Brown would not DO this. He would not give
even the assurance that Ii DR.. Deale was low
received by them that he would be changed al
the end OF the year They offered even to pay
DR.. Deales salary If he was taken away. The
question, what Will become of Ryland, was
not considered by the officials, but, what Will
become OF DR.. Deale,-thaJ whatever arrange
meEt was made should be agreeable to Dr..
DCale.
Mr. George White moved that the action of
the official board be approved and endorsed;
carried by unanimous vote.
Mr.. Murtagh moved that this organization
form a Methodist society.
Mr.. II. L. Strapg said that he was not In favor
OF an organization at this time for 1t had been
his understanding all along that no split Is de-
sired, and that as soon as they could return to
Ryland with honor and credit they would do
so. His experience was that when two socie-
ties were formed from one body that SO much
prejudice followed as to render IL Impossible
for good feeling TO be restored.
Mr.. Sharp-"Preacrioe some remedy
Mr. Strang-"I have taken my certificate ana
when cen so back With credit at the end OF the
year VIII 90 So"
Nj. }. 5. Barker said they were going too
fast, and endorsed the remarks OF Mr.. Strang.
Nj. Keller remarked that they could return
TO fI laLd as well from the proposed Orgaul-
ZatiCn as from any other.
Mr.. Mitchell said they had done their duty,
and when turned out OF doors--for the pressiD
Ing eifer and the bishop say, If you DO not suo-
nit J GU are Quit was time for them 20 unto.
lie !oy6d Rylald as much So any one, and
would 80 back whenever he could C0nscien-
tiouSly DO 60.
Mr. Murtagh at this point suggested that the
sentiment or the meeting be ascertaned as to
the present system Of government Of me II. E
church. ON the chairman asking how many
favored 1t, not one arose.
Mr.. w. j. Stephenson moved that the Wcrd
INDEPENDENT" be inserted In the motion; bat.
on suggestion, the motion was amended to read,
form Methodist society Independent Of the
Baltimore annual conference" and adopted by
a vote OF "a ayes TO 4 nays.
A membership book was opened and many
longed TO the old Official board at RyIand: q. L.
Rose, w. Worrell, w. j. Murtagh, j. K. Sharp.
5. p. Keller, j. II. Mitchell, and Mrs. Frances
Etchoerser: The meeting adjourned to sunday
morning, when Sabbath school will be formed
at o'clock and preaching take place at Ii am.
WASHINGTON CATTLE MARKET.-At the Queens
town Drove Yards, Wednesday, ION the Metro
politan Branch Il. q o. r., r.. three miles from
the city-LeWiS ID. Means, proprietary, 320 head
or cattle were offered, OF which all were sold 10
butchers, at 4la64 per To-. and none remain
over. 81 sheep and lambs up; OF these all
We're sold as follows: Sheep 5}5a6k per h.;
lambs SalO; and none left unsoI0; cllpDei
s1eep 5a5E. COWS and calves brought $2Ja
s45. The state OF the market was brisk for all
kinds stock,
A RULE lssUKp.-1 e9terday a rule was Issued
IN the Equity Court against Mr.. 7. Edwin Dye
to show cause why he should not be punished
for contempt for disobedience to The restraining
order Issued in the suit of Thomas higgins
against him. This order was TO cease interior
Ing with the tenants OF the shanttes on the
corner Of 22d and q streets. AftidavitS were
filed to the effect that since the service OF the
order he has collected rents. elected the c0lorad
Waterman placed there by Biggins, etc.
ORDER OF MECHANICS.-The members OF the
Order OF Mechanics here are making prepara-
tons TO visit altimore on the 0cc aston or the
sitting OF the Grand Lodge of the United States
there On May 5th, and expect 10 De headed by
w. L. WeberS band, OF this city, and to carry
over about $50 members.
BAD FOR THE FISHERMEN.-A sheet OF Ice
covers The entire river hats, and there is rep
resented to be floating ice In the river for some
distance below. The cold snap has interrupted
the fishing and but few shad and herring are
ring were landed. Great difficulty is reported
to be experienced in the hauling OF SeineS at
all the landings the Ice freezing the seines as
they are drawn out OF the wafer causing them