Evening journal., 1909-03-18

from membership in this
Bishop Moore stated that he would
have TO rule against that proceeding too
and that the trial would have to take
place since charges were preferred.
Then you will do so in my absence"
said DIR. Lightbourne and walked to-
ward the rear of the church.
Later Rev w. G. Thompkinson arose
TO speak and several minister called for
the question.
You can't stop me-" Mr.. Thompkin-
son retorted. Il know my rights"
He started again to talk and the
question was called for by several.
Nobody is going to talk me down."
declared the veteran, Mr.. TomplSinson.
You're all right, go ahead" said the
Bishop.
Mr.. ThomplSinson then asked IL the
question concerning Mr.. Lightbourne
TO be examined into was the same 'as
that passed ON a year ago. The
Bishop said 1t was not.
Bishop Moore appointed Revs. Ralph
T. Coursey and Vaughan S. Collins to
prosecute the charges, and Revs. Il.
II. Dashiell and E. l.. Hoffecker to rep
resent DR.. Lightbourne.
The following select number to try
the charges was appointed:
Revs. T.. A. II. OBrien, w. n. Now
bray. G. w. Bounds, T. e. Martindale,
G. l.. Hardesty, E. p. Roberts,
J NJ Arters, G. w. Townsend,
T. c. Sunfield, w. +. Dawson, L. E. Bar
rett. H. W. Kellogg. W. L. s. Murray, f..
c. Macnichol and A. Z. Prettyman, with
the Rev. w. A. Wise as secretary.
When the name of Rev. S. p. shipman
was called his withdrawal under charges
was announced, recalling an episode on
the Eastern Shore OF Maryland last year.
The report Of Presiding Elders Now
bray, Koons and Morgan were read and at
the conclusion OF DR.. Koon's report the
Bishop on behalf Of the ministers and lay
men Of Easton District presented DR..
Koons with fine silver service with three
sets of knives, forks and spoons.
Dr. Morgan in his report stated that the
'the Drexler or Walter Hayes, the liquor
attorneys bill, has thank Heaven, been
defeated in the House Of Representa-
tives."
Bishop Joseph c. Eartzell addressed the
Conference in behalf of the African Jubi-
lee Fund and Sunday I'm May was set
aside for that cause by the Conference.
Dr. Ira c. Cartwright. superintendent OF
Spanish Missionary Conference OF New
Mexico and Dr. John Krantz. Of the book
concern, addressed the Conference, the
latter giving a check for $50 from the book
concern TO the Home Mission and Church
Extension Board.
This afternoon Bishop Moore preach
IL - I \ q.
new church fund there.
The anniversary of the Womens For
eign Mission Society was held this
afternoon, the speaker being Rev. J. j.
Schilling. Tonight the Board Of Edu-
cation and Conference League anni-
versary viii be held with Dr. Kellogg
and ]. w. Sumnolt of Washington as
speakers.
Or. Liahtbourne's Statement.
In his announcement Of withdrawal
DR.. Lightbourne stated: Il hereby re-
spectfully withdraw from the ministry
and membership in this conference and
Of the Methodist Episcopal Church"
Under the ruling of tho bishop, how
ever his resignation could not be ac-
.cepted in the face of an investigation
and If the select number should de-
would still be member Of this con-
ference and the pastor of Dover
Church, just as il his resignation had
not been offered.
Speoulations About Appointments.
While Bishop Moore and his cabinet.
composed of the district superlntend-
ents, have not settled down TO consider
alton of the more important ministerial
changes, including the appointment Of
superintendents for the Easton and
Salisbury districts, there is no end OF
speculation among the ministers, who
gather afternoon and night in the lee
ture room Of Avenue Church.
The impression prevails that the
Rev. DR.. G. A. Hill of st. Paurs, Will
mington; the Rev. c. w. Prettyman,
the Rev. Vaughan S. Collins, the Rev.
X. X Stephenson, the Rev. T. a. II.
O'Brien, the Rev. =. II. Webster and
the Rev. G. p. Jones comprise the list
from which the superintcndents for
Easton and Salisbury district will be
selected. One report has it that DR..
Stephenson viii remain at Scott
Church, Wilmington, for another year.
and then become superintendent Of the
Wilmington district.
A delegation is here from Tome
Church, Port Deposit, urging the ap-
pointment Of Rev. F. +. Carpenter to
that church. It is said that Super
intendent Koons or Stengle, whose
terms expire, will be assigned to a
Wilmington charge. Dr. Rooms is
spoken Of for Mt. Salem.
The Rev. w. L. White is talked OF
for Asbury. Wilmington, and the Rev.
II. A. q. Westerfeld is likely TO &c
to Elkton. The Rev. DR.. Wilbur +,
Corkran has been invited to Union
Church. Wilmington. but there is said
TO be a division of sentiment there
some members of Union having the
| impression that the matter Of a new
preacher was TO be left to Superintend-
ent Mcwbray and Bishop Moore.
When the final revision Of assign
snents is made il is predicted there will
be some big surprises involving some
of the best-known ministers in pastoral
changes, due 20 the appointment Of the
/ two new superintendent. DR.. l.. L
Barrett is spoken OF for Chestertown.
Bishop Moore already has won the
I high regard Of all attending confer
ence- He has happy way Of smooth
! ing over incidents. and ever has the