Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-02

ary attached to the honor. The Scriptures
say that he who desires the office of bishop
desires a good thing. Bishop timber is
abundant; also timber for other desirable
positions. Indeed, there is superabun-
dance of talent, and it may be difficult to
elect the first ballot. Just how many
men desire the Office of ishop is not
known. At any rate a number of leading
ckurchmen are being mentioned in the
confidential conference among the dele
gates, and doubtless some have already
been we'll groomed.
The name of Dr. Buckley has been pro-
nounced rrore than once in connection with
the bishopric. He has many friends and
some enemies AS editor of the leading
paper Of the denomination he is well
known He is particularly distinguished
for his ability as a logical debater and
writer. He is feared and hated by some
who have been skinned by him on va
riOus occa2iOns. AS a controversialist he
Is without an equal in the church, al
though the Rev. 7. B. Nelly of Pennsyl-
yania, who heads the delegation, Is said
TO possess similar accomplishments. DR..
Buckley has opposed the admission of wo-
men as matter of conscience, and this
may prevent him from being elected bish-
op. Many think he can WELD more power
as editor than as bishop.
Chaplain MCCabe. who Is known the
world over as corresponding secretary of
the missionary society, is mentioned for
bishop. Likewise DR.. A. J. Palmer pastor
Of st. Paul's Church, New York city. DIR.
Palmer is chairman Of the commission ap-
pointed to look after the entertainment of
the general conference. He thus comes
prominently before the delegates and if
he does well in the commissary and pro-
vides nicely for the physical comforts of
the delegates, the brethren may show their
appreciation by making Linn bishop. DR..
Palmer, however, has won distinction in
other lines. and If elected al all it will be
haCguSp In ttx-a
lions.
Promising Material.
DIR. ]. W. Hamilton gained celebrity by
the famous amendment presented at Oma-
ha four years ago, in which he wanted
general conference Gelega ties to be male
members" This measure vas too radical,
and it was snubbed. But the author will
come into the general conference with the
votes of the New England delegation back
of him for bishop. DIR. J. G. Hartzell who
has devoted much of his time to work
among the negroes and illiterate whites of
the south. is regarded as a well-seasoned
bishop stick" He has had experience in
the editorial chair, is a good speaker and
has exhibited 1are executive ability in
pushing the interests of the Freedman's
Aid Society. of which he is secretary.
Others mentioned in the gossip are DR..
Henry Buttz- president of Drew Theologi-
cal Seminary; DIR. j. r. Day Of Syracuse
University. Emory Miller, a presiding ell
der of Iowa: F. NJ. Bristol, pastor of First
Church, Evanston, H.; c. w. Smith, edi-
tor of Pit,sburg Christian Advocate; Dr.
Earl CraEston, one of the agents of the
book co1-cern at Cincinnati; DIR. A. J. Ky
nett of the board of church extension and
A. B. Leonard of the missionary society
The death of DR.. j. o. Peck of the mis-
sionary society removed. perhaps, the most
promising candidate of all for the office of
bishop.
Bishops are paid $1,000 a year and trav-
cling expenses, and are allowed $500 year
for house rent. The bishop located at New
York is allowed $500 extra for rent, on ac-
count of the increased expense. Bishops
are elected by secret ballot, without nomi-
nation. 1t requires a two-thirds vote to
elect. They hold office for life, dependent
on proper Conduct.
The election of secretaries for the church
societies end editors of the official papers
will depend on the election of bishops. For
Instance. II DIR. Buckley should be elected
bishop there would be vacancy and bet
ter chance for others who aspire to sit on
the editorial tripod Of the Christian Advo-
cate. If he Is not elected bishop, there is a