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Omaha daily bee., 1909-04-25

work, considering the changing character
of the neigAborhood, and the influx of for
eigners, no longer paid, that the money
could be better expended elsewhere (per-
haps on the rich churches up townD, hat
the congregation of st. Johns could easily
go to st. Lukes and the work Of both
chapels could go forward together.
A storm of protest at once arose. A petit
ton from members OF st. Johns was pre-
scented to the vestry respectfully asking
that their committee be granted a hear
ing Pnd that St. Johns chapel be not
closed. II was ignored.
The committee also appealed to the
bishop of the diocese. Bishop Greer. and
finally offered on behalf of the congre-
cation to tax over and support the church
themselves. stin Trinity corporation did
not bulge.
Then the public began to stir.
A notable memorial was presented
to the vestry on behalf Of 81,
Johns; It was signed by the most
distinguished citizens of New York. among
them President Roosevelt. Secretary Root
Mayor Mcclellan, ex-Mayort Seth Low, Jo-
seph II. Choase, and others.
Other memorials were presented by tn
New York Art commission and the Fin,
Arts league.
And finally Trinity spoke. Three de
fensive statements were made. one by Trim
ity corporation itself, one by Bishop Greer
and one by DIT. Huntington. rector OF GracI
church. 1t is significant that neither TN
bishop nor DR.. Huntington had ever inves
tigated the condition Of the people Of ST
Johns nor the work being done there, We
they defended the action of Trinity a
being lin the interests of the Christian
religion" to quote from DIR. Huntington.
The plain fact is that Trinity did no
care for the people. And II was not realr
until the agitation had grown to such a
extent that legislative and judicial actioI
were threatened that Trinity began I
move, Then IL was too late TO prevent IN
whole matter from being carried into tn
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courts. The people Of ST. Johns have
based their case on the declaration that
under the charter of 1914 they were voters
in Trinity parish and that the closing of
ST. Johns and the RELOCATION of the MEM
bership to the free mission chapel Of st.
Luke's deprived them of their franchise
rights, and they have demanded redress
from the courts. A temporary Injunction
was Immediately issued ordering Trinity
to keep st. Johns chapel open for religious
services. The litigation. however, is likely
TO be long continued and very bitter. On
the side of the people the cost Of the cases
will have to be raised by general subscrip-
ton where money is not plentiful; but IL
viii coet the vcstrymen personally not one
cent; they will use the ready money of the
c~hurch-which comes out of the rentals
from the very neighborhood served by st.
Johns chapel. Their chief lawyer is him
self a v~estryman, paid by the vestry.
Results of the Agitation.
Several excellent results. however, have
come out of the agitation. First, Trinity
corporation has shown the first evidence
In its history that il feels any responsible
ity to the public. 1t has Issued It's first
public report, defending its position in clos
ing 81. Johns chapel, and giving ITS first
financial statement. 1t has also declared
it's purpose of doing away with the old
tenements as rapidly as possible. and i'm.
proving the and with new buildings. II
has also decided to open st. Johns chape
on week days, and provide noon reviva
services for the people of the neighbor.
hood.
I have talked with many Of the peopl,
connected with Trinity In various capaci
ties; l found them all disturbed-indeed
astonished. perplexed, and unable to &C
count for the extent and violence Of tn
public agitation. One OF them said II wal
Jealousy OF the wealth of Trinity an
other blamed the clergy of st. Johns; an
other laid II up 10 "agitatora" They did
not seem to understand. TO have any grasI
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Polluted parmrrauhn.

Constant nagging soon hardens the
softeSt heart.
A little money is a dangerous things
Mt an auction sale.
Most of the fun we have in life isn't
the kind W. are looking for.
Many a man keeps one eye on a police
man while Boosting Of his honesty.
II is human nature to sympathize with
Hunting in the dark is the quickest way
to find a thing you are not looking for.
During the reign of peace on Oartn
most nations are plotting to secure an
other piece OF IL.
II sometimes happens that a married
man Will go home early because he
knows his wife will be away.
A man usually gets what he deserves
in the end. but he gets a lot of good
things that he doesn't deserve In the
meantime.-Chicas go News.
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York in communion with the Episcopal
church, contributed only s46,579 to churches
and charities outside of the pasish-or less
by some 81, 900 that il paid for music in
it's W churches. 1t also made one lean OF
5000 to help a church outside of the parish.
One Of the regular Expenses OF every
Episcopal church is the appointment made
for the general mission work of the church.
Old Trinity was supposed to pay $4,000. 1t
never met this Mount three years ago
the general church reduced the apportion-
ment TO $500, so that Trinity would pay,
but never until last year did II meet even
this amount. II has. Indeed, been notorious
among the churches OF New York for
Sinking its missionary obligations.
Judged by its own statistics, Trinity has
lost ground. II has been unable to main
tain its membership. in spite OF the vast
sums of money expended, the costly music.
the activities OF an army of workers. Old
Trinity IN 1898 had 1851 communicates. in
1908 IL had 1.s4O-a loes of AZ members in
ten years. The figures for the combined
church and chapels Except one, acquired
since 1889 are scarcely less encouraging
In 1898 the total was 7,22O, in 1905 it was
s,9ss-s loss of 21 members in ten years,
Needing a Protest.
st, Johns chapel is one of the oldesi
churches In New York; a beautiful build
ing. once in a fashionable quarter of the
city. now surrounded by warehouses ans
tenements. One Sunday last November thu
curate in charge read a notice from thu
pulpit TO the effect that the vestry had
ordered the church closed on February !
and that the congregation would be ex
pected TO attend st. Luke's chapel-a mill
further north. II came like a ~thunderbol
out OF a clear sky. Trinity corporation
probably looking about TO reduce expenses
had thus by executive order. cut off
chapel with if communicates. and a Sun
day school OF S2l members, in a neighbor
hood where many OF it's wer
located, and from which II drew nearly al
Of its income Its excuse was hat tn
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the church. More religion is to be found
in our life today than ever before. more
hearts respond to its inspiration; It is
found among the common men and women
everywhere. AS ever, 1t demands, not OBJ
servances, nor doctrines. nor a habitation
in magnificent temples-but s~elf-saeriflce
and a ~contrite heart.
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Losing Its Hold.


Complaint has been widely made (especi-
ally in New York City that the church
WAS losing Its mold on the people, that
people do not 30 to church as they once
did nor take the interest in religious affairs
that they should. Has the position Of
Trinity With it's low standards Of social
justice and morality had anything to do
with that tendency When the public, and
the courts, and the legislature, nave TO
castigate a church to higher moral stan
dsrds, why should the people go to church
for instruction? What inspiration has the
church to give2 Spending $4,000 a year
for music and $S4O,OOO-mostly taken from
the poor--to support Its churches, 1t has
been willing to let those poor sleep In
disease-breeding dark rooms and suffer for
the want OF sanitary convenlences. How,
under such circumstances, can 1t preach a
lowly Savior and the love OF man to man?
Every Sunday In all the ten churches the
usual religious services are held. and there
are also the usual Sunday schools and
weekday meetings. l have attended at
various times, most OF the Trinity churches.
Some OF them are well attended. some not
90 well; and the audiences are just about
what one finds In the ordinary New York
church.
Besides the regular worship there are also
the usual missionary and ~philanthropic
societies. sewing classes, kindergartens and
many clubs for young people. One OF the
interesting and valuable activities Of ST.
Paul's chapel Is a working girls club which
furnishes a meeting and luncheon place
in one OF the church buildings. But per-
haps the most extensive single department
OF the activity OF Trinity outside OF its
strict religious work is the day schools.
There are seven regular day schools con-
nected with seven OF the ch~urches-some-
what similar 10 the parochial schools OF
the Roman Catholics. A manual training.
cooking and drawing school is maintained
in Washington square and there are three
night schools. All this work is free 10
pupils, the only obligation being that the
children shall attend Sunday school. The
work follows closely that of the public
schools, save that a certain amount OF re-
ligious instruction is also given. School
work cost the parish last year $50. IT'S.
What does Trinity do for the churches
and charities outside OF It's own PARISH? AS
I said before. the congregation OF Trinity
contributed $4,000 last year for various
charities and benevolences. But Trinity
corporation itself which was chartered to
minister to all the inhabitants OF New
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-11-22
POLICE COURT.

TJus!ice q. 3. Cation presidiDgI
The following cases we're disposed Of
this morning:
Peter Magnie, charged With drunken
and disoIderls coDduct, forfeited bis
collateral BY falling to appear.
Mcpherson Mason, charged with
stealing a wstch from Lacey MinieE,
was f0ed $50.
Charles Williams and William Kelly,
ch srged with larceny OF money from a
letter, we're held subject to The action oil
the u. s. authorities.
John Small, charged with drunken
aud disorderly conduct, forfeited his
collateral by failing to appear.
john Ryan aud Frank wilkins,
charged with ssosul!ing ROber! I Sler,
were fined $40 each.
A white map, charged with disorde'ly
conduct, forfeited his collateral by fall
ing to appear.
Thomas Bryant, colOred, charged
with drunken and disordsrly conduct,
was fined $40.
Annie Freeman, cOlored, charged
With stealing sundry articles from the
Alexandria Hospital, was dismissed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-11-22
ADJUSTMENTS.

Fer the 6nt time since the iaaugura'
ton OF the stock season at the Opera
House this fall, a legitimate comedy,
will be presented the 6rst half OF this
wee K, begiuniog tonight. tine Descon"
lhree.act creation from the pen oil
Oven Walden, will DO remembered oy
thestregcers IS one Of the most success
fol comedies presented for years Ia Ne"
York aud other metropolitan centtr',
where lis success wss phenomenal The
production will be given In It's entirely
aud it is promised that the sceoic EQUIP
nent will be out Of the ordinary.
The Dream Theatre will be the scene
this week OF vaudeville and up-to'dste
pictures and the price Of admission will
be 50 usual cents.
A special programme Is announced at
the Surprise the htst three nights OF this
week which promists to eclipse all other
shows given ct this house. II will lead
off with Collins & Welcb, two OF the
greatest comedians on the stage, with
VIM. Bark, champion hsrmonics player,
second on the list, and the funny dutch
map, Morris Kane, last bat OF no means
least in this galaxy Of vaudeville stars
Special matinee Thursday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-11-22
A sERIOuS CHARGE.

Officers Young, Roland and Nichol.
son yesterday arrested Charles Williams
and William Kelly on the charge OF
opening q letter addressed to j. o.
Lynch, Who conducts store on upper
Duke street, and taking therefrom So In
money and money order, The letter
Was destroyed, but. it is alleged, the
money was divided between the two
men. Mr.. Lynch sent Williams to the
posiofics to get bis mail aud on the way
from the postofiics to the store the two
men, 1t Is charged, opened and riaed the
letter. The letter had been sent to Mr..
Lynch By customer at Manassas. The
case was called in the Police Court this
morning, When it was determined to
hold Williams and X ely for the action
of the United States authorities.
Later Deputy U. s. Marshal Glover,
At the direction OF Commissioner Gar
nett, conducted Williams and Kelly to
Jail. The U. s. postoffiee inspector was
notified, and after he shall have made
go investigation the two men will be
brought before Commissioners Gsrnett
who will commit them until the next
term OF the U. S. Court. Williams con-
fesssd to the charge urged against him,
but ssys Kelly opened the letter.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-11-22
ALEXANDRIA AUDUBON
BRANCH.

The meeting to be held tonight at
1880 o'clock In the Chamber OF Com
meIce rooms will be of grest interest to
all who desire the preservation Of the
beautiful song and inseet.estlng birds.
Judge ]. K. NJ. Norton will address
the meeting and short talks will be
given by Mr.. Moncure, delegate to the
legislature, the Misses Grlgg on "Bifd
Clubs 10 the Public Schools Of Alexsn.
dris" aud Miss Katharine Il. Start on
"The Virginia Audubon exhibit given
10 Ricbnond during the State Fail"
The meeting will close With tie presen.
tation of The beautiful Audubon bird
charts to the Washington and Lee
schools. The superintendent, princi'
pals and all the teachers are urged to be
present. A cordial invitation is given
10 the public,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-11-22
SMITHS CASE.

Mr.. S. G. Brent, commonwealth a.
toruey, In a conversation this morning
With a representative of the Gszette,
says no is ready to go on With the trial Of
Henry Smith, colored, charged With
COZ plicity In the murder of Walter +.
Scholtz, at any time the case may be
act. Mr.. Brent ssys the commonwealth
has evidence to show that Smith was
party to the murder and equally guilty
With Johnson, Pines and Dorsey, but "a
he was used by the state in conVictlug
his sccomplices, be will ask that the
prisoner be given term OF eighteen
gears in the penitentiary, which Is
equivalent to a lie sentence, as he has
slresdy served two terms In that inSlitu'
linn
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-11-22
BASKETBALL.

At Armory Hall Saturday night the
Alexandra Light Infantry quint were
defeated by The Astoria aggregation
from Baltimore By score of 46 10 z.
The boys from the Monumental City BY
fast passing and ability to find the
baskets we're able to run up good score
90 the soldiers, who holly contested
every inch and it was only By the hard
playing of the locals that the score was
kept as low as 1t Was. Williams, the
visitors left guard, made several brilliant
shots and altogether made IL baskets
during the gene.
The managers and captains Of the
various teams Of the city will hold q
meeting at o'clock at Armory Hall to-
night for tho purpo's OF organizing a
basketball League for this city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-11-22
PERSONAL.

Bishop Lloyd delivered an interesting
sermon to large congregation in Grace
Church yesterday morning
1t Is understood here that Mrs. KATE
Waller Barrett, OF this city, vice presl-
dent OF the national Florence Orittendon
mission work, succeeds the late O. N.
Oritienton as piesident
Miss Katherine Stuart will leave on
Wednesday to spend several months
travelling 10 Europe.
Mr.. Edmund j. Barke, now OF Bos-
ton, with bis family ia visiting his
mother, Mrs. John W. Burke,o Wilkes
street.
Miss Viola V. Slesrns aud Miss Mel.
lie McIntyre, Of Philadelphia, are visit
ing Mrs. E1gsr War6eld, il.
Mr.. j. Z. CAtoh has returned from
Battle Greek, Micb., where be went on
legal business.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-11-22
PASTOR INSTALLED.

Rev. George E. Gross OF North Osro.
lima, who was recently called to the pas
torate OF the Emmanuel Lutheran Church
10 this city, was installed yesterday ef'
teruoon with appropriate ceremonies
which we're conducted by Rev. n.
Schroeder and Rev. Mr. Wenchel, both
of Washington. The church ba, been
prettily decorated with palms and cut
flowers for the occasion, and an elsbC-
rate musical programme was given. The
choir Wss assisted by number of Wash
iugtonians, and Included violin, vocal
and organ solos, with 40 anthem BY The
choir.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-11-22
ATTEMPTED MURDER.

There was considerable excitement OF
thu intersection of Duke aud henry
slreeta about dusk last Saturday evening
caused By an attempt on the part OF
Herr johnson, a fremSn on the
Southern Railway, TO kill Benjamin
Waters, an employe of the poolroom on
The northeast corner Of tbs two thorough
fares. Waters and johnson we're TO-
yolved 10 a officially several months ago,
during which Wsters used a billiard cue
on his antagonist and broke one OF his
arms, since which time there has been
bad feeling between the two men.
Johneon borrowed quo from an &C.
qusinlsuce Saturday evening aud en-
tered the poolroom where Waters Is en-
ployed, aud, according 10 men who we're
In the plaos at the time, ssid, ''NoW I've
got yon," at the same time aPplyiog an
usly epithet 10 the man he had appsr'
eatiy sought. He carried q double
bsrreled qua With both chambers loaded,
and while in the set of raising the
wespon for the purpose Of taking aim at
Waters the gun was prematuIely dis
charged and the heavy lead OF shot en-
tered the floor. johnson attempted to
sgsln sim the gun at Wstsrs, when BY
SANDERS knocked the weapon up and the
load In the second barrel went out the
open door on the Duke street side OF the
house and struck a tin sign Oh the cor
.ner of j. o. Lynch's store on the south.
east corner. The course Of the load
from the gup was almost 10 horizontal
line about FIVE feet Ia the air, and had
any person been passing by at the time
he or she would have doubtless been
killed. Any persons about to enter or
leave Mr.. LyDch's store al the time
would probably have suffered similar
fac. At least fifty large shot penetrated
the sign OF we're mashed fla. sgainst the
corner OF the house.
Several men took hold OF johnson
after the gun had been discharged the
second time, while Waters ran out OF the
pooroom snd procured pistol With the
Intention of returning and shooting
johnson. The latter 10 the meantime
left the poolroom and hss not been seen
hsrcsbouls since. he Is native OF
Campbell county, aud 1t Is believed he
boarded freight train and left for his
home.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-11-22
TACKLED TIE WRONG MAN.

While Robert Tyler was passing the
corner of Queen snd Lee streets last
night be vas sccOsted by John Ryan
and Frank Wilkins, who attempted to
force him taat toward the river. Tyler
shook the two men from him aud with a
well.directed blow Knocked Ryan dom
and then turned bis attention to Will
klns, also knocking him down. Tyler
then Vslked leisurely away and later
RYAN and wilkins we're arrested by
Officer hewlett They we're bro ught be-
fore the Police Court this morning and
fined $40 each.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-11-22
MINSTREL SHOW.

The Y. NJ. 8. L. Ministries enter
talnment, which will be given On Nov.
29!h and SOth in their ball, will be one
of the best shows that has been seen 10
this city In long time. All the songs
are The very latest and the opening
chorus will be well worth hearing. Tue
soloists are Messrs John M. Dobie and
F. Smith aud the end men are Or. E.
A. Gormsn, TOOmey, Westlaksn,
Forest Brill of this city and Moxley
and Tom Trodden Of WashiUgto D, The
latter being director OF the club.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-11-22
DONATION DAY.

Thursday next Thanksgiving Day,
will be donation day at the Alexaudris
Hospital. AL gifts will be duly &C.
kuowledgsd later. Tbs hospital, "a
every one knows, is one OF Alexandria
most valued Institutions, aud is justly
appreciated By the entire community,
hence It &, hoped that the donations on
Thursday will make glad the hearts Of
those who are deyotiog so much Of tbelI
time aud labor to iurlherlng Its cause,
and who should receive the encourage
meut OF all Alexsndrisns.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-11-22
A. A, O. DEFEATED.

The Alexandria Athletic Clubs foot.
ball eleven was defeated Saturday after
noon by the Saamen Gunners at the
American League Park, Washington,
hy the score Of l6 10 0. The Alexandra
boys we're greatly handicapped BY the
loss of K. COckrell, their star hall back,
who was kept out Of the game BY par.
entail objections.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-11-22
TEMPERANCE CONFERENCE.

A temperance conference Was held at
the home of Rev. NJ. NOurse 10 Vienna
on Saturday. Representatives from all
the w. O. T, Unlons in Fairfax aud
Alexandra counties were present as a re-
suit of the conference. A bi-cOunty or
ganlz3tion of the w. OF. U. Was form.
ed. Mrs. Amy @. Weecb Wss elected
president, Mrs. Mary Matthews press
superintendent, and Mrs. J. I. Mansfield
superintendent Of The department of IN.
fermented wine. Miss George Mexican,
OF Vienna, arranged the conference.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-11-22
MEMORIAL SERVICES.

The annual memorial day services OF
Alexandra Lodge OF Elks will be held
10 the Opera House on the evening Of
December 5. A suitable memorial sd-
dtsss will be msde by Representative o.
E. Pickett, of Iowa, psst grand exalted
ruler OF the order. The committee In
charge OF arrangements is composed of
MessTs. O. B. Marshall, O. o. Osrlin,
J. B. Fitzgerald, James Martin snd
Gsorge T. Cation.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-11-22
FUNERAL.

The funeral of the latS Philip P,
Tennesson took place from the residence
on south Fairfax street yesterday after
noon, and was attended by many rela'
tives and acqusintances OF the de-
ceased. The services we're conducted by
Rev. P. P. Phillips, Of St, Psul's
Church. The pslIbearers were Messrs.
Philip Park, Samuel Park, Harry
Moore, Archie Moore, Charles E. Ten.
mason and Bopi, Hasklns.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-11-22
FINED TWENTY DOLLARS.

Among the cases before The Police
Court this morning was that of a youth
named Mcpherson Mason, who had been
arrested by Officers Beach scd RaWlatt
on the charge of stealing & watch from
the person of Lacey Minick. The theft
was committed about two months $50 In
q lnnch house on north Lee street, the
owner OF the timepiece being In a deep
sleep at tbs time. Mason wss brought
before the Police OJurt this morning,
when be was fined $40. He was repre-
ssnted By Mr.. Robinson Moncure.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-11-22
NEEDLEWORK GUILD.

The twelfth annual meeting Of the
NeedleWork Galld for the collection and
distribution of new garments Was re-
Gently held OF Lee Camp Hall. The
directors desire to thank their members
for seudiog their contributions In so
promptly. Four hundred and three
pieces we're received and distributed as
follows: Hospital 81, Aims House Al,
Old Ladies' Home 90, Ohildren's Home
90, Presbyterian Home 10, Colorsd
Peopls's Home %, private cases 4S,
OO.epsraliye Charities 1856.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-11-22
DEATH on ME-. ROBERTSON.

Mrs. Martha Fairfax Robertson,
widow OF Thomas Boiling Robertson,
formerly Of this city, died at the resi-
d,nce Of her son, Mr.. Henry F. Robert
400, 1912 California avenue, Washing
ton, yesterday evening, IN the S4;h year
of her sge. Mrs. Robertson was well
known here where she lived for many
ysais. Sac leaves several sons and one
daughter, Her remains will be Inferred
tomorrow near Broad RuU, Fsuquisr
county.