The Washington herald., 1907-10-17

relinquish the laurels Of her greatest son,
and refused. For 100 years that statue
has stood in the cOpitol at Richmond a
testimony that the fame of the truly
great can never die.
Bishop scadding, OF oregon, viii give
an illustrated lecture on the mission work
of the church in Epiphany Parish Hall,
October %, under the auspices Of the
Epiphany branch of the Diocesan WOm-
ans Auxiliary.
That TIE church does maintain her in
fiuence OF the country is forcibly brought
out in the type of laymen who are depu-
ties TO the general convention. Every
profession and interest is represented,
and some Of the best known names In
America are daily read from the roster
Of the convention. II is a miniature
Who's who" Alabama, for instance.
sends Capt Hobson. ex-Gov. Johnston.
and Col w w Screws. Distinguished
judges are in attendance as follows:
Chief Justice Andrews. of New York;
Judge T. L Hicks, of Arkansas; Chief
Justice John H. Stiness, of Rhode ISL
and Judge Edward Bradford. OF Della
ware. and Judge Putney, of Wisconsin.
Robert Treat Paine, of Massachusetts, Is
a notable financier and philanthropist.
Charles F. Hay, of Illinois. is the brother
of the late Secretary Hay; Francis Lynde
StetsOn, Of New York. is a notable cor
poration counsel: J. PieTpOnt Morgan. OF
New York, multi-milliOnaire and fnancier.
Washington sends Thomas Nelson Page,
Newark, N j., Hamilton Mabie; Ohio
Cyrus Townsend Brady, and Connect
cue. Samuel Hart. secretary 20 the house
OF bishops one OF the most famous his
torians OF colonial times in the country.
Some interesting statistics were read
yesterday of the economic status Of the
negro race in this country at the present
time It was shown that there are 1924
members of that race In learned profess
sions. 5000 of which hold university de
grees, that the race owns $500 100000
worth of real estate, that illiteracy is -
per cent as compared TO 60 per cent in
Spain and 50 per cent IN Russia.
One of the speakers paid tribute 10 the
eolored congregation Of ST. Luke's,
Washington. which he said showed him
there was a new race in our land.
Would you think it? A real lobby at
a church convention; and is not on the
deputies side at that The digniied
bishops have this corrupt adjunct to their
sessions. Men and women hang around
the corridors waiting for the executive
session to adjourn and then button
hoI, certain bishops and lead them of to
lunch and 10 pour into their ears pet
.,F a..
colored men are always in evidence, some
Of whom look after the comfort OF Bishop
Ferguson. Of Africa. while others button
hole New England and Northern bishops
and lead them of for a conference. with
the secrecy of which the bishops in
council can hardly be compared
Many WashingtOnians attended the
alumni dinner Of the General Theological
Seminary at Murphy's. Bishop Coleman
of Delaware. presided, and. among the
speakers, were Bishop Satterelee, of
Washington; DR.. DevTies. Marshall Bow
Yer Stewart. and Rev Alfred Harding.
Mr.. william Caben Rives was named on
-yhe committee 10 nominate the Board Of
Missions. and Rev Dr. Alfred Harding
was made member Of the committee on
the hymnal.
Notable progress in the mission work
Of the church was made by the house Of
bishops. when q French edition of the
prayer book. to be prepared by Samuel
Hart. custodian of the prayer book, was
ordered. This will bring the prayer book
within the reach of French immigrants TO
this country. and aid the numerous for
eign missions of the large cities.
In a picture made of the house Of
bishops by a Washington man a short
time ago. plastered against the lamp
post at tie top Of the Capitol steps, Is
what appears on first sight to be Mer-
curry poised with one foot outstretched
ready 10 start. On second sight, it is
one Of those i-repressible pages Of the
house OF bishops. He had stolen into
the picture and is one Of the most prom
inent objects IN it. why. what bishop
are your" was asked him. oh" ne
answered, Il am Bishop of the Pages"
Prominent church educators predom-
mate in the convention. Their speeches
add a classical flavor 10 the sometimes
dry debate. Among those particularly
notable in educational work are Dean
Hodges. of the Episcopal Theological
Seminary, Cambridge: Dr. Mckenzie.
Dean Grafton, Of the Philadelphia Divin-
ity School; DR.. Robinson, the head of
Racine College, and DR.. Peabody. OF
Groton School
A Washington photographer who is IL
Illustrating the special editions OF the
Churchman, the church periodical will
not soon forget the October morning he
made the only American photograph OF