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ing for high tariff or for a low tariff.
not for the countryS sake, but for their
own private profit. They vie with each
other in invoking the highest sentiments
OF patriotism to cloak their meanest mo-
tives, even as these Philippian capitalists
displayed a remarkable access of zeal for
the Roman divlnitieS when Paul had
smashed their industry. So also at
Ephesus the silversmiths set the mob to
crying. "Grea; is Diana of the Ephe-
slams. So did Nero turn the wrath of
the mob upon The Christians to divert at
tention from himself. 1t is well always
to be Skeptical of an agitators motives.
Paul perceived this in his own case, and
was careful to receive no profit for his
prea ching. He maintained himself by tent
making, because he would not bring re-
proacl upon the Gospel
What do you do when in troublec Do
YOU simply collapse? Do you whimper
and whine and pour your grievance into
the ears OF all who listen? Do you bit
terly rail against fate, your fellow men
and God" or do you smile and sing when
troubles pile the thickest? That last is
the apostolic way. Beaten with rods,
into the lowest dungeon of the Philippian
PRISON. because of the mob's false accusa-
lion. Paul and Silas yet made meiodlous
the midnight hours by their songs. They
mad within themselves springs of exhaust
less joy That is the spirit OF faith which
the world cannot touch. Although earth
cannot move 1t, ii may move heaven. for
we may be sure that wherever men are
suife. ing FOR truths sake, wherever God $
servants are shut into any prison there is
concentrated the special interests OF all
the forces Of heaven. The prayers and
songs OF the disciples were answered by
an earthquake.
Our word. angel. when traced back,
means simply messenger. Anything
that God sends is his angel. 1t does not
have To be Gabriel: it may be grief. it
may be a joy. it may be. as with Paul
ana Silas al Pnilippi, the shaking of the
ca in itself.
The imagination loves TO dwell upon
that tragic scene. What pandemonium
ensued as prisoners found themselves
Ioosed fiom their torturing bonds; what
cries OF panic and of fear rent the mid
night ain: how some thought first of
swift and furtive flight, while others.
nobler. took first thought for the welfare
OF their fellows. The keeper, true to the
Roman tradition that death is better
than dishonor. started to commit suicide.
until STAYED by Paul's intervention.
TIE Wy the strong man comes 10 the
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"Paul's Second Missionary Jour
ney-the Philippian Jailer."
Acts. 16:16-4O.

Newspaper readers the world over are
keeping an eye upon Mr.. Roosevelt in
Africa. partly because of interest in him.
and partly. il must be confessed, because
of the innate human love of adventure.
No matter how routine OF commonplace
our lives. We feel an instinttive sympa-
thy with those who roam and who un-
dereo strange experiences. Travel lee
tures and books have been a staple Of lit
erature since ever the arr of writing was
discovered.
The twenty-five million members OF the
worlds Sunday schools are finding the
present course of lessons OF unusual in
terest because these narratives of Paul
Journeys are as lively as a newspaper
and as full OF human interest.
Now we find Paul landed III Europe.
This j. the most distant and perilous
night he had thus far made. Indeed DIR.
James Stalker declares that this journey
was not only the greatest he achieved,
bur perhaps the most momentous record
ed in the annals OF the human la>e. Ii
its issues il far outriNaleds the expedition
of AieNaEuer tee Great Wa 10 .dft-to
the arms and civilization OF Greece into
the heart Of Asia or that of Cesar when
lie landed on the shores of Britain, OF
even the voyage OF Columbus wheu he
discovered new world. Dr.. Stalker
goes on 30 point out that had Pau! gone
III another direction instead of 10 Europe.
missionaries from India and Japan might
have been coming 10 England at the pres
ent day to tell The story Of the cross. But
Providence conferred on Europe blessed
priority and the fate of continent
was dc ided when Paul crossed the
Aegean sea-:
The scene OF the pa. .ticu.ar episode as
signed for present stGdy i Philippi. the
chief city of Macedonia. Paul was on his
way with Lydia, the deyout woman who
was his first convert in Europe. 10 the
place of PRAYER. Religious associations
are not necessarily de,verance from
temptation. The worst Of influences may
accompany one % tie best OF places. y
hysterical fortune teller. demon possessed,
foi uu ed Taul and his friends. CRYING out
IL at they were the servants OF the Most
High. Dr. Lyman Abbott says that III :
Young woman was a mixture OF fraud.
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GERS were elected: Mrs. Mary c. Beckett
president: Mrs. Mary NJ. Young, record
ing secretary; Mrs. P. J. Jordan. corre-
spending secretary. and Mrs. Julia r.
Costin chairman of the executive board
1t was decided that the action of the
women in creating this new benevolent
auxiliary Of the church be reported to
the presiding elder of the Potomac dis
trict. Rev. c. n. Stepteau. and to the
A. NJ f. preachers meeting OF the Dis
trict of Columbia at the first meeting OF
the organization. following the annual
vacation. The women will hold their
meetings at the Campbell Church par
sonage in Anacosta. This is the first
local organization of tine kind formed
by coored women.
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Organize Benevolent Body.

The wives of the A. NJ. f. preachers OF
the Potomac district. which includes the
District OF Columbia, have organized an
association. to he known as the Mary A.
Campbell Association of the District of
Columbia. The object of the association
is to care for deceased ministers wives
and to constitute body to carry for
ward religious and benevolent work
wherever needed. The first meeting was
held recently at the parsonage OF the
Campbell A. NJ. E. Church, on Howard
avenue, Anacostia. The following Off
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TO BUILD new CONGREGATION
SOUTHERN METHoDISTS WANT
ONE ON COLUMBIA HEIGHTS.
Rev. P. W. Jeffries in Charge Of
the Work-Reports Much
Progress.

Southern Methodists in the National
Capital are much interested In the work
of Rev. +. W. Jeffries in establishing a
new congregation of that denomination IN
Columbia Heights and hope 10 sec It cs-
tablished within a short time.
As the Emmanuel Baptist congregation
gave up the Post Office Hall in Park
road northwest near 18th street several
months ago to locate In their new build
ing at Columbia road and 18th street
northwest. Rev. Mr.. Jeffries has chosen
this location for the founding Of the pro-
posed new congregation.
The first services will he held Sunday,
July Is, when Rev. DIR. W. V. Tudor Will
deliver sermons at IL o'clock in the
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DR. Charles H. Richards of New Yo0
will deliver the opening prayer. after
which Rev. Or. J. W. Frizzell, pastor of
the Ingram Memorial Church, will make
brief statement of the efforts of those in
charge of the work leading up to the
present time.
DR.. Richards will follow with an ad-
dress, after which Rev. DR.. Samuel NJ.
Newman of Front Royal. Va, and for
mery pastor of the First Congregational
Church of this city, will speak briefly.
De Koven's 'Recessional'' will be sung
by the united choirs. At the conclusion
of this number Representative Esch Of
Wisconsin will make an address on Man
As Corner Stone of the Church"
Mrs. A. ID. Melvin will then sing a song
written by Rev. DR.. F'rizzell and dedi-
Gated to Mr. and Mrs. Ingram. The words
follow:
On a sad death IN manhood's prime.
On mothers love for first born son
TN fathers vision. deep. sublime.
And generous gift we lay this stone.
Great Builder OF the Universe
And loving Father of all men,
We pray with today converse.
Meet US beneath the dome OF Heaven.
Strong Pillar Of the Church and State
Enler OF Da tionS great and small.
Help us TO lay both true and straight
This corner stone within this wall.
In this fair city this hill
In light II prophet. seer. sag.
iI'lp TO do our Fathers WILL
Mans greatest task in every age.
Strong Son of God aud Mighty Friend
Protect for this stone and walls.
bu this Church Thy Spirit send.
Make IL a friend TO him who falls.
Great Holy Spirit. Teacher. Guide.
On faitn. hope, power. truth and love:
Euthl Thou in us. wbate'er betide.
The Life Eternal FROM above.
bh paSt achievements. present needs.
On battles fought and victories won
on failures and successful deeds.
on Gods supply we lay this stone.
MAY men and women boys and girls.
Who enter here to praise and pray
I" rest and play within these walls
Find Christ. the Life. the Truth, the Way.
After the song President Taft will make
his address and lay the stone.
The Ingram Memorial Church was or
sanized January >. 1908. Its present MEM
hership is $50. The lot cost about 81. 900
%. III. Ingram OF Eau Claire, Wis. has
given $4,000 toward the building and the
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TAFT TO LAY CORNER STONE
SERVICES AT INGRAM MEMO
RIAL CHURCH FOUNDATION.
Ceremony to Be Held at 10th and
Massachusetts, Avenue North
east Tomorrow Afternoon.

President Taft will lay the corner stone
OF the Ingram Memorial Congregational
Church at 10th street and Massachusetts
avenue northeast tomorrow afternoon at
4 O'Clock. lie will also max. an address.
The church, which is being built largely
through the donation OF $4,000 by .. H..
Ingram of Eau Claire. Wis, is intended
as a memorial TO Mr.. 1ngrams son who
died some years ago.
The opening number on the program
will be the song Praise the Lord BY
the united choirs of the Ingram Memorial
and First Congregational Churches. Rev.
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congregational Church Building Society
.ss made grant OF 5000 and loan Of
s-.cu6
fhe contract FOR the building has been
Ia 10 the Baltimore Es:rG-C on .rete Com
bany of Baltimore. Md. and the building
j. 10 be completed 10y November. Accord
j1s to Dr. Frizz~ll tie .cnurch is under
:aking thc following program:
To minister TO the physical social. in
t'!lectual and spiritual needs of the peo-
pie. to maintain the worship of God. TO
proclaim the Gospel of Christ. TO enlist
men aS His disciples, to instruct them in
IIis way OF life. ia inspire them with a
love for truth. a passion for righteousness
ANA an enthusiasm for service.
AS means to this end il expects to
make uSe of tho following instrumental
ties. SiZ..
- progressive pulpit w"ll graded
school OF religious culture, a popular
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lyceum platform, gymnasium. bowling
alley. swimming pool shower baths. game
rooms and clubs for boys and girls. men
and women.
This church believes in the spirtua
value Of wisely directed physical training.
recreation. wholesome amusements. the
training of the conscience and the will
In short. il aims to become social center
of good will and good fellowship. and a
school of spiritual culture and character
building
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Sea Islanders. read John 3:16 to a num-
ber of the natives. One interrupted him
thus: What sounds were those 1 heard? !?
Let me hear those words again. MIR.
Mott read them again. The native rose
from his seat, saying: rs that true? Can
that be true? God loved the world when
the world did not love Him. God SO
loved the world as to give His son to
die that man might die. Can that be
true? : And this wondrous love won his
heart.
Some years ago a soldier came into
the office of busy judge. He fumbled
in his pocket for long time, saying: Il
did have note for YOU" At last he
pushed a paper toward the judge, who
looked up gruffly. saying. II have no time
for such things" but his eye caught the
handwriting. that of his own son. and
sna telling it eagerly he read: Dear
Father: The bearer is a soldier discharg-
ed from tie hospital. He is going home
to die. Assist him in any way you can
for Charles sake That changed the
look on the face Of the judge and he took
the soldier to his home and cared for
him as for his own son. IF ye ask any
thing in my name l will do it. that the
Father may be glorified in the Son.
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new CHURCH EOIFICE PLANNED
SCIENTISTS TO
BUILD ON THE HEIGHTS.
Lot Chosen for Structure at Corner
of Euclid Street and Cham
plain Avenue.

Plans have been practically perfected by
the congregation of the First Church of
Christ. Scientist. for the construction of
new and much larger edifice 10 meet their
growing need Of space. The church will
be loca ted on Washington Heights and an
option has been secured on a large lot at
the intersection of Euclid street and
Chaf1plain avenue. facing a small public
reservation formed by the junction of
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A cordial welcome is extended to
strangers attending the Gunton-Temple
society meetings The lookout commit
tee of this society has been organized
into a hand shaking committee" and
many of the older church members have
become interested in the meetings.
Eastern Presbyterian.
On Friday evening, July 2, the East
ern Presbyterian society gave a lawn
fete on the church lawn. which was we'll
attended and netted the society a neat
sum. A patriotic service was held on
Sunday evening. The room was dec
GRATED with flags and bur ting and Capt.
Ross addressed the meeting. 4 party of
forty or fifty from this society enjoyed
an outing at Great Falls on Monday.
Last Wednesday evening a party of about
twenty members of the society conducted
a prayer and praise service at the Pres
byteTian Home.
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Pope Receives DR.. Shahan.

Rev. Or. Shahan. rector of the Catholic
University. was received in private audi
ence by Pope Piux Y at the Vatican
Wednesday, From the dispatches receiv-
ed in this city the holy father received
DR. Shahan with much cordiality and lis
tened attentively to the cctors report
of the progress of the work at the uni
versity.
DR. Shahan spent some time telling the
poutiff OF the work planned for the com
ing year, and at the close the head of the
church expressed much pleasure at the
headway made in the work of the insti-
tuition.
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Y. M. c. A. Roof Garden.

The second of the series of entertain
ments on the roof garden of the Young
Mems Christian Association will be given
this evening commencing at $50 clock,
With lie Roy. magician. as the performer
in chief. The entertainment tonight will
be under the auspices of the Lobby Club
of the association.
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Blow winds OF God. awake and blow
The nists of earth away:
slime "ut. o Light divine. and show
How wide and far we stray.
W. may not climb the heavenly sleeps
10 bring the Lord Christ down:
In vain we search the lowest deeps
For Him no depths can drown;
Aud not for signs in heaven above
Or earth below they look
Who know with John His smile OF love
With Peter His rebuke.
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Faith Presbyterian.

The society of Faith Chapel has elected
the following officers for the ensuing
year: President, Beulah Jones: vice presi-
dent. Charles Haf1e; secretary, A. \.
Dewey. 4o1 9th street southwest; treas
urer, D. NJ. Weeks; delegate, Mrs r.
Verlnilion: junior superintendent. Miss
EStelle Foster. The senior society of
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Following Reports.

Endeavorers who are unable TO he in
ST. Paul this week to attend the sessions
Of the twenty-fourth International Chris
tian Endeavor convention are following
closely the newspaper accounts of these
meetings.
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Christian Endeavor.
Treasurer's Annual Report.

Treasurer's Annual Report.
The annual report Of the treasurer of
District of Columbia Christian Endeavor
Union, covering the year ending June 20.
1900. has been printed for the information
and use of the societies represented In
the union and copies may be procured at
the union headquarters. 40 Bond build
ing. The Office is open on Tuesday.
Thursday and Friday afternoons, from
4:4O to 5:1J
Ninth Street Christian.
The Ninth Street Christian society has
arranged for trolley ride on Wednesday, y
evening. 4 special car has been char
tered. which will leave the church at
o'clock. for Glen Echo and start on
the return trip at 10 o'clock. For several
years past this society has had an an
nual trolley excursion, but the present out
ing promises to be even more enjoyable
than those of proceeding years.
Mount Tabor Methodist Protestant.
The meeting July of the Mount
Tabor Methodist Protestant society was
led by F. NJ. Bashford. whose talk was
full of interest. The good work of pa
triotic Americans in foreign countries was
brought home very plainly by pictures
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Topic for Tomorrow.

The Christian Endeavor topic for to-
morrow is Life Lessons for Me. From
the Gospel Of john reference, John
14:1-21.
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ant Congregational Church Sunday even
ing was led by Russell Lynch A solo
and number Of brief talks by the men,
bers contributed to the interest Of the
meeting.
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Open-Air Services.

Under the auspices of the Epworth
League of Hamline NJ. E. Church a series
of open-ar services will be inaugurated
tomorrow evening at o'clock to con-
tinue every Sunday evening during July
and August. The services will last forty
minutes after which time the severa
gatherings will go TO the church at 9h
and p streets for a brief song service
until o'clock, at which time the pastor
Dr. Guthrie, will preach brief sermon
At Iowa Circle the meeting will be in
charge of +. l. Booraem. The music will
be directed by j. A. r. Riley: organist
Mrs. ]. A. Winner. The address will be
delivered by DR.. Guthrie. At the engine
house on r street between 9TH and loth
streets northwest H. F. Mouton will
have charge. The music will be under
the direction Of Miss Ida y Neal. Miss
Mitchell will be the organist. The
speaker will be Rev Dr Parks. At Co
lurnbia street and Rhode Island avenue
NJ NJ Thorne will have charge. The
music Will be under the direction OF NJ
l., Eichelbergcr and v. =. Bishop VIII
be at the organ. The speaker will be v
q. Rochester. Al Rhode Island avenue
and tth street northwest q. ". Acorn
will have charge. The music will be IN
der the direction of A. ". Lawson. Ms
Bessie Locke will be at the organ. l ne
speaker will be ". II Proctor.
On account OF the laying Of tie corner
stone OF the new inrram Memorial
Church by President TAFT. the Young
Mems Christian Association open-alf
service in Lincoln Park will not be held
tomorrow afternoon. but two otnef seTV-
ices will be conducted one in the north
west in Franklin Square. and the other
in the northeast at the Rosedale play
grounds 18th and Gales streets northeast
Rev. @. a. Miller. pastor OF the Nintb I.
Street Christian Church VIII speak AZ
Franklin Square. and the address at tn
Rosedale Fairgrounds will be delivered BY
Rev. W. W. Barnes, pastor OF the Dou-
glass Memorial Methodist CHURCH
The Lincoln Park service VIII be re.
sumed week from tomorrow, with Rev.
c. L. Neibel pastor Of the Eastern Pres
byterian Church as the speaker. There
We're 500 people at the Lincoln Park
meeting last Sunday. with total OF more
than 1.e00 at all the outdoor services.
The gospel wagon of the Central Union
mission will hold a service at Sth and C
streets southwest tomorrow afternoon at
4:iJ O'Clock Address by Rev. j. ..
Wrightsman OF Union NJ f. Church
Also at Market space at Gao pm. address
by Dr George T. Wilson of the North.
minister Presbyterian Church.
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structure will cost upward of $4,000. and
in the latter approximately 10000
The present First Church is located al
18th and r streets. and in this building
the congregation has a considerable asset.
because the sale of the old church prop
erty is contemplated. SO that the proceeds
NAV be utilized toward the construction
Of the new building. The present church
has a seating capacity for about 4nn per-
sons while the new edlfice will accommo-
date more than LOO.
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West Washington Baptist.

The Endeavorers of West Washington
Baptist Church have attended in large
numbers the last two meetings of their
society to greet their new pastor. Rev.
r. ID. Cav. The features Of their meet
ing last Sunday evening were talk by
the pastor and solo by Miss Lewis.
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Brookland Baptist.

The meeting of the Brookland Baptist
society Sunday evening was led by the
president Miss Eva IIurd. Several Of
those present outlined the work they pro-
pose to undertake during the summer
months. the regular meetings of this so
ciety being discontinued during the re-
mainder of July and August. Tuesday
and Wednesday evenings Of this week a
lawn fete was held and a neat sum
cleared.
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senior and junior brotherhood chapters
of this diocese giving necessary informa-
ton regarding the convention which is
to be held in Providence. r. l., In October.
1t is hoped to work up considerable en-
thusiasm and interest among the Wash
ington chapters in the convention
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st. Barnabas' Chapel.
Address by Mr.. Cooper.

The general secretary of the Young
Mems Christian Association, William
Knowles Cooper. has accepted an invita-
tion to be the speaker at the midsummer
meeting of the Washington Assembly of
Brotherhood Chapters, which is To meet
Monday evening. July 10, in the assembly
hall of the Cathedral Choir School. Mount
ST. Alban.
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the chapel has membership of thirty
four: Intermediate. twenty and junior.
twenty-five. The senior society will meet
during the summer months on Thursday
evenings.
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Gunton-Temple Presbyterian.

of great conventions of native Christian
Endeavorers in many lands.
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Brotherhood Of St. Andrew.
Colonial Beach Service.

Edward T. LOCKER of the Chapter of
st. Johns Church, Georgetown, will be
in charge Of the service tomorrow morn
ing in the Union Chapel, Colonial Beach.
Va. held under the auspices of the
brotherhood chapters of Washington.
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Vermont Avenue Christian.

4 picnic was held by the Vermont Ave
nue. Christian Church society near Chevy
Chase lake July D. About thirty-five at
tended. and A most delightful time was
spent. A nine-inning base ball game fur
nisned much of the entertainment.