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Evening star., 1909-03-13
WANTS REV. GILL RETURNED
DECISION OF RHODE ISLAND
AVENUE CHURCH.
Coming Maryland Annual Methodist
Protestant Conference Will Be
Requested to Return Pastor.

The congregation of the Rhode Island
Avenue Methodist Protestant Church
wants Rev. J. NJ Gill returned to that
pastorate for another year! This de-
cision was reached at a congregational
meeting held recently. and the delegate
of the church to the Maryland annual
conference of the Methodist Protestant
Church. which meets shortly. was In
Structed to request that body to again
send Rev Mr.. Gill to the church. This
makes the ninth consecutive time this
congregation has unanimously requested
the return of the pastor and it is de-
clared shows the great popularity the
minister enjoys among the members of
me church.
Thomas j. Wilson was chosen as the
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ers in Gorsuch NJ F. Church. will leave
today for Oklahoma City, Okla, to re-
cuperate his health
In leaving he vacates several positions.
among them membership on the official
board, and quarterly conference, assist
ant superintendent of the Sunday school,
choir leader and chorister. and treasurer
of the Epworth League. Last Sunday
morning the Sunday school bade him
goodbye. w. r. Hunt. superintendent.
delivered farewell address.
Monday evening a farewell reception
was given by the societies of the church
Addresses were made by Rev. w l..
Lynn. pastor: w. r. Hunt r. Moricle
and +. Fl. Pullman. A solo was sung by
Mrs. w. l.. Lynn. Miss Lille Winter
played the violin and Miss Beulah Win
ter the piano.
Fourth Quarterly Conference.
At the fourth quarterly conference held
at Eldbrooke Methodist Episcopal Church,
Tenleytown, D. c.. Thursday evening
March II, 1909, resolutions commencing
their work and asking for the return of
Rev. Allen +. Poore as pastor of the
church and of DR.. ]. W. r. Sumwalt as
district superintendent were unanimous
ly adopted. The church treasurer's re-
port showed that nearly 81 600 had passed
through his Office during the year; that
moneys in hand were sufficient to COM
plete the payment 10 the pastor or MS
salary In full, and that the moneys re-
ceived but not yet disbursed were sufti-
cient to liquidate all outstanding bills
Besides this, BY March 81 there will
have been paid a sum Of $3.50 on the $50
church debt. leaving balance on this ac-
count of only $500 yet to be paid, which
sum except for matter of $50 is covered
by subscriptions payable on or before
April 80.
This $500 Is expected to be in hand in
vol nI,rof 10 no hnI1
about the middle of May, when the church
mortgage will be burned at a centennial
celebration of the founding of the church
The conference collections this year are
as large as ever, some bit larger: a
stone walk has been laid as an approach
for about 800 feet, from the cars to the
church; a class of thirteen has just been
admitted, others have been admitted dur
ing the year and a large class is now
awaiting admission into full membership
in the church: the Ladies' Aid Society re-
port showed more than $50 in the treas
ury, the Epworth League showed bal
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CHRISTIAN ENDEAVOR.

Rev. George T. Berry of Englewood
n j., representative secretary Of the
American McAll Association, will be in
the city several days next week to tell
Washington people of the work of the
McAll mission in France. His first pub
lie meeting will be under the auspices of
the District of Columbia Christian En-
deavor Union, but will be open to all who
are interested in hearing of this work.
Commissioner Macfarland will preside on
this occasion. The meeting will be held
Friday evening. March 10, at O'Clock.
at St Paurs English Lutheran Church.
11th and H streets northwest.
The McAll mission is IAN undenomina-
tional evangelical mission for making
known to the French people the simple
Gospel, especially to the working people
and their children 1t was begun in
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Aeneas and Dorcas. Acts tx :31-43.
Context.

Context.
Immediately after his conversion Saul
began to preach Christ in the synagogues
of Damascus At this act the Jews were
greatly offended. and a conspiracy was
laid against his life. To escape their evil
designs he fled from the city at night,
being let down over the wall in basket.
In later life he recorded what Luke omits
from the Acts, that he went away into
Arabia, and after a. brief sojourn re-
turned to Damascus. Gal. i:1D The con-
version of this fiery leader put an end
to the persecution for the time. and the
little congregations formed in various
places. had rest. Under the influence and
instruction of faithful teachers believers
multiplied greatly and the church pros
pered History now turns away from
Paul leaving him in retirement TO pre-
pare for his great ministry, but relating
the deeds of other apostles.
Palsied
A kind of supervision was exercised over
the young churches by Peter (Acts.
viii:ls), who travelled through all quarters.
1t is impossible to state how large was
the circuit. In one of his Journeys he
visited the saints at LYDIA (verse 32), Il
| town near the Mediterranean, perhaps
| twenty-five miles from Jerusalem. This
! is the first mention of this place in the
New Testament, and no one knows who
| carried the gospel thither. 1t is especially
Interesting that one fact only is given
| In our lesson concerning the town or
| church-a man Was there who had the
palsy who had been confined to his bed
| for eight years verse 33). His name,
Aeneas. never mentioned afterward. in
dicates that he was Greek. How Chris
tianity passes by the great and noble and
condescends to take n0te of the unfortu-
nate Matt. xi:5). and to lift them up
into distinction. The palsied Aenaes is the
only one remembered of all the Christians
who dwealt in LYDIA.
Cured.
What did Peter do in LYDIA? Did he
preach? Did he instruct believers? Did
| he set apart men to official trust? Posi-
| bly,, but there is no record of such serv-
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ice Ali we know is that he Went to
the bedside of Aeneas. perhaps invited
by friends DANES, v:14-15). an example
for all ministers. He entered sympa-
thetically, regarding only his bodily con-
dition He spoke the name of the in
valid and directed attention to the
mighty healer tverse 3D. He did not
say what might be done, but he declared
outright that Jesus Christ then made the
man whole acts iv:1W: that the cure,
beginning Immediately. would be COM
plete. This was followed by the COM
mand, Arise! which was instantly obeyed.
Here was a miracle. In one sense it was
wrought by Peter; in much larger
sense. according 10 Peters own words 1t
was wrought by Christ. The apostle was
he instrument used by the unseen Lord
There we must pause. On many points
speculation might be INDUCED. but with
out profit.
Deceased.
Not far from LYDIA was Joppa. AN old
seaport town, made famous by Hiram's
floats in the time of Solomon QI Chron.
ii16). and later as the shipping point of
the disobedient prophet Jonah, i:3
Here lived a Christian woman, univer-
sally loved because of her character and
good deeds Il Tim. lilo. Her name
Tabitha in Hebrew, Dorcas in Greek, sig
nifies the gaZelle. given. doubtless, be-
cause of her beauty, 1t being customary
to apply the names of beautiful animals
to young women (verse :'t0. Death came
and removed this good woman from the
scenes of her activity. Kind friends pre-
pared the body according to the custom
of the time. and laid 1t in an upper room
place of retirement and of honor
Verse 3D. In common with all eastern
people, those who were bereaved expect
ed resurrection. Universal humanity
had paused at the spectacle of death to
inquire concerning the destiny of the de-
parted.
Invited.
When friends are taken away the heart
reaches out instinctively for sympathy
The sense of loss is so painful that an
other is sought whose presence can sup
ply the balm. When John was beheaded
his disciples went and told Jesus Matt
xiv:12). So with the believers at Joppa
they could not bear their sorrow alone
Their names are not given. their numbers
are not known; but they came together
Evening star., 1909-03-13
New Officers Elected.

The Christian Endeavor Society OF
shc NorthminSter Presbyterian Church
las elected the following officers: Pres
ldcnt. Miss Sue Murphy; vice president.
Lawrence Wilson; recording secretary,
Miss Schmid: treasurer. Mr.. Patterson
Thes NorthminSter Endeavorers believe
in an entire change OF officers eacn
wear. Much enthusiasm was aroused
when competitors were solicited for
the races To be held by the society. Five
shares were subscribed to the Build
ers' Union.
Evening star., 1909-03-13
Presbyterian Brotherhood.

The chapter of the Western Presbyte-
rian Church held a meeting In the church
parlors Wednesday evening. There was
q large attendance of the members. 1.-The
Civil Service Commission was the sub
ject of an address by Chief Clerk Hitler
of the commission. He told at some
length Of the benefits derived by the peo-
pie from the work of the commission and
later rehearsed many Of the details of the
organization At the conclusion of his
remarks a number of the members dis
cussed certain phases of the brotherhood
work
The brotherhood of Northminster
Church Is gaining strength. Several new
members have been added recently and
the officers are much encouraged with the
success attained UP to the present time.
Evening star., 1909-03-13
Pastor Coming Here.

Rev. Charles C.. Waite. pastor of the
Winchester Avenue Christian Church of
Martinsburg, w. Va, will become pastor
of the Thrty-fourth Street Christian
Church at Mount Rainier, April 1.
The call to the local pastorate was re-
ceived several weeks ago by the West
Virginia pastor. and after considering 1t
announced Monday he will come to Wash
ington. His resignation Will take effect
the latter part of this month and he will
Immediately locate in this city.
Rev. Mr.. Waite has been pastor of the
Martinsburg church for the past two
years and has been very successful The
church at Mount Rainier was organized in
1904.
Evening star., 1909-03-13
Fifteenth Street Christian.

Two additional committees were form
ed in this society at the March business
meeting in order to accommodate the in
crease in membership. Following the busi-
ness session good fellowship was pro-
NOTED by hearty general participation in
a half dozen active games. The social
committee brought in good-sized box of
homemade candy, which was also en-
joyed.
Evening star., 1909-03-13
Joint Revival Services.

Joint revival services will be held in
the First and Sixth PRESBYTERIAN
Churches. beginning March 21s Rev. DIR.
Donald G. Macleod. pastor OF the First
Church. will preach in the Sixth Church
each evening for two weeks following
the opening service. and Rev. Dr. Spoon
er pastor OF the Sixth Church, will con-
duet a religious camraign in the First
Church for one week following the effort
in the Sixth Church. Both congregations
are much interested in the services and
il is expected that all will be largely at
tended.
Evening star., 1909-03-13
0Egypt. the Land of Mystery. -

Rev. DIR. George Bailey lectured at the
Western Presbyterian Church last night
upon Egypt, the Land of Mystery"
The lecture was the beginning of the
second series which DR. Bailey will give
in the Western Church upon the REQ
les of the orient.
Evening star., 1909-03-13
Church of the Covenant.

At a recent meeting of the new staff
of officers of this society the following
were appointed chairmen of the commit
tees: Lookout, Miss Mildred Johnston:
prayer meeting, Miss Estelle Taylor: mis-
sionary. Miss Isabella Campbell; social,
Miss Ella Dill: music. Miss Dorothy Dali
rymple. These chairmen take charge of
their committees and the officers-elect will
be installed at the o'clock service to-
morrow afternoon.
Evening star., 1909-03-13

Paris, just after the nco-Prussian war
and the horrors of the commune, by
Rev. and Mrs. r. w. McAll of England
at their own expense. The work has
spread throughout France. The American
association was founded in 1883 for the
purpose of aiding the McAll Mission IN
France. Rev. Mr.. Berry's address. "A
New Gospel in an Old Land Will be IL
lIlS
Evening star., 1909-03-13

delegate of the church to the conference.
and will present the request of the con-
gregation that Rev. Mr. Gill be returned
10 the pastorate for another year. Julian
T. Dodge was chosen as alternate.
The good work which has been accom-
plished by Rev. Mr.. Gill in the upbuild-
ing of the Rhode Island Avenue Methodist
Protestant Church is recognized in re-
ligious circles throughout the Capital city.
and many are of the opinion that the
congregation is looking forward to even
greater advances in the work in asking
the conference to again return him to the
church.
Evening star., 1909-03-13

ance of over $50 in the treasury and the
Sunday school reported all bills paid and
a balance on hand. Taken all in all. the
Rev. Poore will carry to the conference
which cOnyenes in Baltimore March ~ a
good account of his stewardship. and
many were the expressions of consratuIa-
Evening star., 1909-03-13

of the members Of the choir in memory
of his mother. and hymnalS were present
ed to the choristers by w. B. Trott when
they made the promise of conformity to
the rules of the choir. The boys have
ben training under Mr.. Trott for the past
two months. The choristerS' names fol-
low: Barton Greenwood, Herbert Green
Evening star., 1909-03-13

Mr. Miller's address was full of interest
and was followed by an inspiring testi-
mony service. made possible by the recent
revival services The chapter member
ship cordially invites strangers to attend
the meetings The service begins at 6::,O
o clock each Sunday evening.
Evening star., 1909-03-13
Eastern Presbyterian.

r. D. Workman has resigned as presi-
dent of this society. He left the city
Wednesday to take a position with the
United States immigration service in the
state of New York.
Evening star., 1909-03-13
Brookland Baptist.

The Christian Endeavor Society of this
church will entertain the Brookland
Chapter of Epworth League tomorrow
evening, when joint meeting of the two
organizat tions will be held. Paul II. Wat
son. secretary of this society, will pre-
Evening star., 1909-03-13
Will Occupy DR.. Muir's Pulpit.

Rev. DR.. l.. w. Cronknite of Burmah,
India will deliver an address In the Tenn
pie Baptist Church. 10th and streets
northwest. tomorrow evening upon that
country The minister. who has spent
number of years in the orient, Is said 10
be n forCeful speaker. and large attend
ance will Doubtless hear him.
Evening star., 1909-03-13
Mr.. Shaw Coming to Washington

William Shaw, general secretary of The
United Society of Christian Endeavor
will spend May I to 3 in Washington, fol
lowing his attendance at a series of meet
ings throughout Maryland.
Evening star., 1909-03-13
Concert by Choir.

The choir of the First NJ. P. Church,
4th street southeast between E and 6
streets, under the direction OF ]. G.
Klein, will give a concert Tuesday even
ing at o'clock in the church auditorium
The choir will be assisted by Miss Beulah
L,1xon and Miss Christine Church, So
pranos: Miss Elice Maydwell. reader
Herman Hoffman. violinist; Roland Rod
rick baritone: Joseph +. Matthew, tenor;
B. Allen Terril. tenor, and j. p. Redeker.
bass Mrs. j. G. Klein will be the ac-
cOmpaniSt.
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has been trained by S. P. Minnick. Inc
Chapter of Praise which sings at the
weekday Lenten services, consists wholly
of girls. and is under the direction OF
Miss Alice Ford The preacher Sunday
evening was Rev A. S Johns
Evening star., 1909-03-13

monthly service held under the auspices
of the brotherhood chapter of St. Mar
garet's parish.
Rev. Peregrine Wroth. rector of the
Church of the Messiah, Baltimore, will
be the speaker at the regular week-night
service to be held Friday evening at the
Church of the Ascension.
Evening star., 1909-03-13
DR.. Bailey to Hold Services.

Rev DIR. George Bailey. pastor of the
Western Presbyterian Church. will hold a
two weeks revival service in that church
beginning March % and closing before
Easter Sunday.
Evening star., 1909-03-13
C. w. Fitton Goes to Oklahoma.

Charles w. Fitton, jr.. for the past
seven years one of the prominent work
Evening star., 1909-03-13
Untttnrrn1l1

attested as His chosen representatives.
John Xv:16). And all subsequent genera
tionS may turn back to them.
Evening star., 1909-03-13

Rev. DR.. J. w. r. Sumwalt.
ton and qualification at the prosperous
shown.
Next year the church expects to build
its own parsonage, and to cover this item
for the pastors accommodation next year
the conference decided to furnish a par
sonage until the new one is built in addi-
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ton to paying the same salary paid this
year.
Rev Merritt Earl and members of his
official board from Concord Church,
MARYLAND, were present for the last time
as members of E1dbrooke quarterly con-
! ference. as next year they will form
| conference of their own.
Evening star., 1909-03-13
Will Address Atlantic City Y.M.C.A
Federal Council of Churches.

The Federal Council of the Churches has
just completed its organization at meet
ing held in Philadelphia, and for the first
time in the religious history of America
the principal Protestant denominations Of
the country are banded together for ser
vice. Thirty-three denominations in all
are included in the new organization.
Bishop Hendrix of the Southern Methodist
Church is president of the council, and
will hold office until his successor is
elected in 1872 The immediate work
which lies before the council is the pro-
motion of the spirit of cooperation and
comfy among the churches.
Evening star., 1909-03-13
"ToWard the HeightS.'

Rev DR. Charles F. Winbgler. formerly
pastor of the First Baptist Church.
will occupy the pulpit of the Church OF
Our Father. 18th and l. streets northwest
tomorrow morning at II O'Clock. Dr
Winbigler will speak on The Larger out
look of the Emanuel Movement" DR.
Winhigler's special topic will be Toward
the Heights"
Will Address Atlantic City Y.M.C.A.
Rcev DR.. George Bailey will deliver an
address in the new Y. M. c. A. building
at atlantic City, April 1S The building,
which was recently dedicated. is regarded
as a model of it's kind. John Wana-
maker. fOUnerly Postmaster General,
contributed largely to the erection.
Evening star., 1909-03-13
Lectures at New Church.

Rev. DR.. Frank Sewall, pastor Of the
New Church, 18th and Corcoran streets
northwest, announces a series Of three
Sunday evening addresses at that church
by Rev. DR.. Smyth Of New York. The
first lecture will be given tomorrow even
ing upon The Emmanuel Movement"
The subject for March 21 is Christ 8
Healing Ministry; and His Commission to
Heal the Sick and Cast Out Devils" The
final lecture March o will be upon "Sug-
geston and SubconsciouS Forces in the
Healing of Sick Minds
The address tomorrow evening will deal
with DIR. Worcester's claim that the
church has weakened the Christian re-
ligion, retaining with some degree of
faith Chrst's message to the soul. but
rejecting with unbelief His ministry to
the body.
Evening star., 1909-03-13
Boys Easter Nativity Choir.

Rev. Enoch NJ Thompson formally ad-
mitted twelve boys to the choir Of the
new Chapel of the Nativity, at Massa-
chusetts avenue and A street southeast
last Sunday evening. The vestments had
been made by members of the choir and
congregation, and now men, women and
boy singers are fully equipped. The choir
cross was presented to the chapel by one
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What did Peter do in LYDIA? Did he
preach? Did he instruct believers? Did
he set apart men to official trust? Posi-
bly,, but there is no record of such serv-
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1909-06-26
A LITTLE FURRY.
Electrical Workers Get Into an Arsu-
aument With Independent Co.

There was little furry in electrical
circles in Lincoln last week The
trouble was confined to the 1ndepen-
dent Telephone company men. and al
though the matter has been quieted
by agreement it has not Yet been set
tied The company required the men
who have occasion to enter houses TO
wear badge furnished by the COM
pany. each man making deposit of
SlS0 to cover the cost of the badge.
The men refused. but when the pay
checks were issued, the men found
their pay locked S1.5o each They
refused TO accept the checks and held
an indignation meeting. The next
morning they refused TO go to work,
claiming that as the company always
held back five days pay it was unjust
to ask them to deposit Sl.S0 for a
badge that was little more than a
slaring advertisement for the COM
pany. In the turmoil that followed
several men were 6icharged. but they
were afterwards reinstated. That
was the ultimatum of all the rest of
the men.
Finally the matter was compromised.
the men agreeing TO let the deposit
stand until the matter could be dis
cussed in meeting of the local union.
There is considerable feeling among
the men on account of what they
willing to take the matter under adj
yisement and not rush hastily into
trouble.
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1909-06-26
THE FRESHMEN.

The Lincoln preSsmen are still alive,
having sent a delegate to the Inter
national convention at Omaha and a
delegate to the Nebraska State Fedora
ton of Labor held the first of this
week in this city.
There are great things expected of
the International Convention this
year. One of them, but not the least
in Importance is the founding of a
home for the pressmen OF North
America Statistics show that out of
1S5 deaths last year of the preSSmen,
eighty-one were caused from tuberculo-
sis. which goes to show the very
weighty need of home where We can
fight against this disease and also the
many other diseases to be found in the
pressroom.
The pressmen have also elected
their delegate 10 the Labor Day COM
mittee. the man being Alex Wekesser
This may seem an early start. but it will
give every union man an opportunity
to boost and help the committee out
great deal.
Boost for a big labor day celebra-
ton. you union men and we will have
one of the greatest in years
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1909-06-26
STREET RAILWAY MEN ORGANIZE.
Flock Together and Decide That Or
eanixation is the Thing.

One hundred and mere OF the con-
dustors and notormen employed by
the Lincoln Traction company have or
ganized and applied for charter from
the International union of their craft.
The preliminary organization was
started at midnight Tuesday night. at
tended by the late night men. We'd
nesday evening the day men got to-
gether. The result is the assurance OF
a strong organization. Organizer
Emmett Flood of the American FEEDER
alton of labor. took the matter in
charge. and was ably assisted by Mr.
wakehaus of the Omaha organization
of street railway men
Already the organization has up
wards of one hundred members. and
when the charter is closed it is ex-
pected that nine-tenths of the men will
be inside the fold. Another meeting
will be held next Tuesday evening at
Bruises hall for the purpose of COM
plotting the organization