Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-03-25
OUR BALTIMORE LETTER.
Methodist Conference-Bernhardt at tt
Theatre, and Other Notes.

Methodist OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES az 1ho
Theatre, and Other Notes.
For the SPECTATOR:
One would naturally suppose that from the
many star attractions which are presented by
the various theatres of this city that the com
ing of Bernhard would not create the slight
est ripple of excitement But such was not
the case. Her coming her stay and her exit
were all attended by as much enthusiasm,
perhaps, as was her fist appearance here
Yet the average patron,-whether an occu-
pant of private box, or a supporter of the
'Buzzard Roost," as the gallery IS called here
came away feeling that he either lacked
little more French, or that the ''Divine Sarah
needed little more English. The limited
amount of French acquired from the menu
cards at the swell hotels gave few of the
men about town a sufficient knowledge of the
stage dialogue to applaud at the proper time,
but beyond this the ordinary theatre goer was
not it.
The Northern branch of the NJ. E. church
held its annual conference here last week, and
adjourned on Wednesday morning. This
conference. believe embraces the territory
of Baltimore city and county, part of Mary
land, Washington and District of Columbia
and part of Virginia. Bishop Warren pre-
sided. and many of the ministers were very
able preachers. was told that the principle
difference between the Northern and South
ern NJ E. churches is the six months proba-
ton to which applicants for membership in
the Northern church are subjected. The
Southern church receives its members abso-
lutely at once. There are perhaps other
points of difference, but of minor Importance.
The biggest stir in religious circles Baltimore
has had for some time was the sudden with
drawal of the Rev. DR.. w. H. MacAllister
from his Methodist pulpit in the Bethany
congregation and his public remuneration of
the Methodist doctrines, as well as his public
and immediate reception into the Brantly
Baptist church on Sabbath morning of the
18th, Rev. MacAllister was baptized by the
equally well-known DIR. Wharton-who has
recently come to Baltimore; and, at the con-
clusion of Dr. Whartons sermon DIR. Mac
Allister gave his reasons for his singular pro
ceedings. He said, in substance, that there is
too much prescription in the Methodist
church; that the man who is independent and
seeks to inculcate liberal thoughts and pro
gressive ideas, is hampered to too great an ex
tent He also said among other things: my
friends would not be here this morning If
did not believe that in the Baptist denomina-
ton should reach place where everything
that is alien to this growth in the grace and
the knowledge of Christ was an irreduclble
rinur1lar mart Of the
whole sensational occurrence was that it hap
pened right in the midst of the sessions of the
annual conference, But the Reverend gentle
man evidently did not take that into consider
| alton.
Since my last communication l have met
quite number more of Valley men and other
yirginians, who are making their influence
| felt in this growing and prosperous city.
Messrs. James w. and g. Pat Horner, for
merry of Lynchburg, are perhaps two of the
best known travelling salesman on the road.
Mr. J. w. Horner is with the large clothing
house of Ambach, Burgander & Co., and his
/ hosts of friends have learned that whatever
Jim" tells them goes
Mr.. Richard H. Higgins. the irrepressible
'Dick'-known from Maine to Texas as a
second Bill Nye-will shortly re-engage with
Messrs. Tucker & Co., wholesale hat-deelers
| His present house-Willoughby & Wilson
will shortly retire from business.
Mr.. Frank M. Laudrum, one of the mos
| popular salesman that ever went ION the
road" and has been for years with Messers
Young, Creighton & Diggs Jobbers of boot
and Shoes Mr.. Laudrum enjoys reputation
for veracity and strictly square dealing which
may not only well be envied and emulated b.
Ibis less fortunate rivals, but insures him
heartily reception wherever he goes, AM
places his purchaser at perfect case.
Mr.. John Shreckhise, whom the most o
. the people of Staunton know too well to re
quire any commentator at my hands,-a
his home is among them,-is still with tina
staunch wholesale,dry goods house of DAME
Miller & Co. Another young man who
| fast forging to the front is Mr.. s. N. Chamber
lain, representing in this place; Craddocl
Terry e. Co., of Lynchburg, Va, Jobbers G
boots and shoes. In few years he will eithe
be a member of the firm or running bus
ness for himself.
i Baltimore is no less city of monument
than of churches, and some of her houses {
worship are magnificent edifces. Promir
emily among them may be mentioned brow
Memorial the leading Presbyterian churc
| of the CITY, in which the Rev. DR.. Babcoc
breaches. Mount Vernon Methodist is ais
in the front rank, and its new pastor, D
Smith preached his initial sermon there o
!. last Sabbath morning 1.-THE Cathedral" 1
it is familiarly and lovingly called by all oil
Baltimoreans. rears its majestic towers towa1
Heaven on the corner of Liberty and Cath
!, dral Streets Here the devout Catholic bow
:. his head, and reverently crosses himself as
enters its sacred portals. The Baptist a
Justly proud of their beautiful churc
:, lSeyenth Baptist, at which DR.. w. ]. E. Co
recently of Staunton, officiates; while th
Episcopolians go early and enthusiastically
; their awe inspiring edifce of West Fayet
:, Street.
A bitter fight is on here now between Il
city and the street railway companies over
:. bill which is before the legislature to redu
the park-tax on the street railways. IT
street cars of Baltimore are probably bett
> patronized than those of any city in I
country, and no other investment pays t
> stakeholder so vel, with few exceptions,
as the principle street car lines of this eli
The statement has been made repeated
: and apparently upon the best foundatio
= that Baltimore had produced more lovely W
men to the square yard than any other toy
in the United States.
= She is unhampered by the excessive heat
- the South, and equally screened from the fl
fury of the Northern blasts. The too effen
! nate blonde of the sunny cline is blend
. with the decided brunette of her Northe
= Sister, and happy medium results in p
= feet model of beauty. And none recogn
: this fact so fully as the men of Baltimt
themselves, who, when they have leisure, I
usually content to staud on the corners of
pretty afternoon and see them go by.
THISTLE
r. The Monterey telephone line is to be
st tended to Hightown, and the fees
r,ossaoas has heen reduced to ten cents