Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-09

sion Of the Baltimore M. T.. con-
ference at Cumberland, Nd, yes
terdav afternoon, after The Star re-
port closed, was the naming of the
appointments by Bishop Mellow
ell, and chief among them was that
of Rev. 7. w. R. Sumwalt, pastor
of Fayette Church, Baltimore, to
be presiding elder of the Washing
ton district. He is one of the
youngest men ever made presiding
elder in the Baltimore conference.
CUMBERLAND. Md. April 9.-The Bal
timore conference. Methodist Episcopal
Church, adjourned late this afternoon az
ter Bishop Mcdowell announced the ap-
pointments. There were unusual num-
Der Of changes in the Baltimore and Wash
ington pastorates, but the greatest sur
prise was the appointment of Rev. John w.
Robinson Sunwalt, pastor of Fayette Street
Church. Baltimore, presiding elder OF
the Washington, district, succeeding Rev.
DR.. H R. Naylor. who at his own request
was changed to the superannuated relation.
This. too. was a surprise. and when Bishop
Mcdowell announced the determination OF
DR.. Naylor he expressed keen regret.
Another surprise was when Rev. Page
Mlburn, who had been scheduled for the
Alexandria charge, made the motion him
self that his relation be changed from eff
fective to supernumerary. There was a
disposition not to accede to Rev. Mr.. Mil
burn s request but his motion was carried
by ~ to 30. He again arose and asked that
the vote be made unanimous. as the record
might be misconstrued at some future day,
were the vote published. He said he did
not care to detail his reason for changing
his relation: that it was known to many,
and he further said he was fully conscious
that there never had been a thing to be-
smirch him. His action created a mild
sensation.
Rev. Mr. Sunwalt is one of the youngest
men ever made presiding elder in the Balti-
more conference. He modestiy refused to
disclose ms age, but persons who know him
Well say he is thiItytwo. He was at Frost
burg previous to going to Baltimore and
ne had always been cOnSpicuous in athletics
there He Is decidedly of athletic build and
gift.
Some Of the Changes.
Among the Baltimore changes are Rev.
W. G. Herbert from Caroline Street tn
Union Square. and he is succeeded by Rev.
r. K Isaac Of Martinsburg. who yesterday
was reelected treasurer of the conference.
Kew Z. S. Biggs goes from Memorial to
Monument, succeeding Rev j. c. Wright
son, who Is sent to Martinsburg Rev.
James r Wright goes from Union Square
to Arlington. Rev. Frank H. Hayener
Bethany. Baltimore. in succeeded by Rev.
William A. KOontz, Keyser w Va who
goes to Memorial Rev. R. w. H. Weech
goes from Walbrook to Fayette street
Rev. MIR. Havener Is succeeded by Rev
L. NJ. Chambers Of Columbia Avenue
whose place is taken by Rev ]. A. Jefrers'
transferred from Alexandria, where Rev.
W. w. Van Arsdale of Piedmont has been
sent.
, Rev Walter ]. McNeal Is sent from Ar
lington to Wesley Chapel washington.
and Rev. E. NJ. Ferguson from Wesley
ehapel to "aibro 90 Rev DR.; c. Herbert
goes to Ryland. Washington. taking the
place of Rev. R. L. Wright. who is trans
ferred to MeKendree. in the same city.
while Rev E. L. Hubbard goes from Nc
Kendre to historic Eutaw Street, Baltf-
more. 8. M Afford goes from Sparrows
Point to Grace. Washington and Rev.
Alexander Bielaski. North Capitol street
land exchange puIpits. Rev. j. P Wilson
goes from Eutaw Street. Baltimore. to
Sparrows Point. and Rev. ]. P. Hand from
Rogers Memorial to Guilford Avenue.
Bishop Mcdowell expressed his thanks
because of the great consideration shown
him. He said he came here Gin fear and
trembling" knowing of the greatness of
this historic conference. He spoke feel
ingly and intimated that he did the best
he could, and that he loved the brethren
and wanted to be loved by them
DR.. Frank M. Bristol of Metropolitan
Church, Washington, presided over the
conference yesterday afternoon while the
bishop and his cabinet were in consulta-
ton.
The organization Of a city evangelical
ton society in Cumberland with outlying
branches. recommended fnr ,bar
land.
Results Shown by Figures.
The report of Statistical Secretary Ben
| nett showed an increase of 2,O15 in mem
bershp. The total enrolment Is $3.50
There are 107 local preachers, a decrease
OF six. There are 56,6ss Sunday school
scholars. and the value of the church prop
erty is Salt, 800, an increase of S127,715
The parsonages worth S547 900. The
present Indebtedness on church property is
S2G4,J19 For support of the ministers and
presiding elders 1914, 716 was paid during
the Year.
yesterday afternoon, and the speakers, w.
II. Anderson, superintendent of the Mary
land Anti-saloon League. and Rev. Royal
W. Raymond, superintendent of the PENN
sula district, composed of the eastern
shore and Delaware. indicated In spirited
addresses that it was proposed to look after
legislation in both Maryland and Delaware
tending to restrict the saloon. Mr. Ander-
son praised Col George A. Pearre. repre-
sentative from this district. for his stand
on the Littefe1d Interstate shipment BILL
saying he was '.as firm rock" The
sentiment was applauded. The following
was unanimously adopted We express
our hearty appreciation of the attitude of
George A. Pearre in his unwavering sup
port in the judiciary committee of the
national House of Representatives of the
Iittlef1eld interstate liquor shipment bill