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The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1910-07-27
BY DefauIter Ropke, Says
Bank President.
ENTIRE SURPLUS OF THE BANK
Was Wiped 0ut-The Officers
Only Know Time of
Alleged SteaIings.
THE PROBE STILL GOING ON

Louisville, KY, July 23.-August
Ropke, assistant secretary and book
keeper of the Fidelity Trust Compa-
ny, one of the soundest financial in
situations in Louisville, is believed
to have made way with S1,14O,OOO,
the entire surplus, according to a
statement made late this afternoon
by President John w. Barr, at his
office, three blocks from the county
jail, where the defaulting official has
been locked up for ten days, unable
to furnish $4,000 bond.
This question was put to Mr..
Barr: Does this amount represent
Ropke's net defalcation?"
Il can only tell you" he replied.
that the entire surplus of the COM
pany has been wiped out"
Bars announcement was made
after a special meeting of the stock
holders. The loss will be met by an
issue of stock aggregating $1,000
600, which will be issued to the
stockholders at par.
1t is understood that they have
subscribed for the full amount of the
new issue.
A meeting will be called some
time in August to arrange for the
issue of this stock.
The Fidelity Trust Company repre-
sents the wealth of Louisville, and
Notwithstanding the serious blow,
there is no apprehension in financial
circles over the outcome of the
shortage.
Ropke was employed by the Fidel-
ity Company for eighteen years and
an investigation of his books will
cover this period. How long his
stealings have been carried on is
known only to the officers of the in
stitution.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1910-07-27

County Judge r. r. Wedding has
been notified that he is entitled to
appoint two men to represent Ohio
county in the department of good
roads In the College of Civil Engin-
eeriAg, State University of Kentucky.
The University offers to educate men
from our county capable of handling
the work, free of tuition. The road
problem is one of the most impor-
tant of all in Kentucky. Young men
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1910-07-27
state of Ohio, City of Toledo.)

state of Ohio, City of Toledo,)
Lucas county. } IS.
Frank J.Chsney makes oath that he
is senior partner of the firm Of F. J..
Cheney & Co., doing business in the
City Of Toledo, County and State afore-
said, and that said firm will pay the
sum of One Hundred Dollars for
each and every case of Catarrh that
cannot be cured by the use of Halls
Catarrh Cure. Frank ]. Cheney.
Sworn to before me and subscribed
in my presence, this 9Th day of De-
"ember, A. D., 1886.
(Seal.) A. w. Gleason,
Notary Public.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken inter-
nally, and acts directly on the blood
and mucous surfaces of the system.
Send for testimonials-free.
F. J. Cheney & Co.,
Toledo, Ohio.
Sold by all Druggists. 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for con-
stipation.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1910-07-27
Pay Your
TAXES

Representatives of the Ohio COun-
ty Sherifr's Office will be at the fol-
lowing places at the times indicated
for the purpose of issuing tax re-
ceipts and you will save coming to
the county seat or avoid the necessi-
ty of a visit to your home by arrang-
ing to settle In this manner:
DEPUTY SHERIFF A. w. BLACK
viii be at the following places:
OlatOn, July ~.
Shreve, July %.
NarrOws, July 20.
Dundee, Aug. 2, forenoon, Sunny
dale In the afternoon.
Beda, Aug. o, forenoon, BufOrd in
the afternoon.
Heflin, Aug. 10, from 8 a. M, un-
til p. m.
DEPUTY SHERIFF S. o. KEOWN
VIII be at the following places:
Bells Run, July %.
Ralph, July 20, forenoon, Magyar
in the afternoon.
Deanfield, August 4.
Herbert, August 5.
FOrdsVille, August o, from 8 a. m.
.29-tf It. II. BLACK, S. o. c..
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1910-07-27
NOTICE.

DR.. RObt. F. Parker will be at
Mrs. Yeiser's, Hartford, for one
week, commencing Aug. LIST, to
test the Eyes and fit Glasses to
all refractiOnal errors by the
most scientific and up-tO-date
methods known. Difficult cases
especially solicited.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1910-07-27
Miss sallie Tanner Married.

Tuesdays greensboro Messenger
says:
News has been received in Ow-
ensboro to the effect that Miss Sal
lie Tanner. of this city, and George
S. Williams, of Canada, were recent-
ly married at Kansas City, Mo. She
met Mr.. Williams at the springs and
later Joined him in Missouri. They
will make their home In Canada.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1910-07-27
IIS NO TROUBLE

To have your table supplied with
wholesome food all the year round
without a miss or a slip.
All the freshness, all the goodness
that 1t is possible to secure may be
yours at any time.
1t simply means the sending OF
your orders here.
Let us repeat what we have many
times stated before, and what we are
proving every business day in the
year-that the cheapest eatables that
can be bought are of the higest pos
sible grade.
Always ready to give you our
best service.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1910-07-27
Marriage License.

James Byers, Rockport, to Susan
nah Gary, Rockport.
Herman A. Ashby, Centertown, to
Edna d. Ashby, Centertown.
Ollie Hall, Rosine, to Sallie NJ.
Watson, Williams Mines.
James w. Shultz, McHenry, to AL
lie Fulton, Wysox.
Joseph st. Clair, Olaton, to Bette
Wilson, Horse Branch.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1910-07-27
The woodmen of the World will

The Woodmen of the World will
unveil the monument of Sovereign
Frank Dever, deceased, member of
Camp No. 321, Sunnydale, KY, on
Sunday, Aug. 81, 1910, at what is
known as the Buck Midkiff burying
grounds. Colonel Brewer is expect
ed to be on hand. There will be a
we'll drilled degree team and officers
to put on the work, also some worthy
Sovereign will deliver the Grafton
and lady will repeat a poem. Come
everybody and bring we'll filled bask-
cts.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1910-07-27
VIRGIL ELGIN.

The Centertown Cornet Band ac-
companied the large crowd that went
from that place to the jacksonville
Fair Thursday. They made splendid
music and were a fine addition to the
big Centertown delegation, all of
whom wore booster buttons. Cen
tertown people are aptly keeping up
the motto of their town, Watch Us
Grow"
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1910-07-27

Rev. ]. w. Bruner and family,
DR.. E. w. Ford and wife and Miss
Bertha Phillips are in Dawson
this week, attending the Kentucky
Baptist Assembly encamped there.
Rev. Bruner and family go from
there to Clinton, KY, for a few days
further outing and therefore there
will be no services at the Baptist
church here next Sunday.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1910-07-27
SPECIAL PRICES AT SCHROAD-
Frs CASH GROCERY.

Mason's u gallon Fruit Jars per
Dozen. ....... zoe
Mason's LOT Fruit Jars per doz 05c
Mason's 1-pt Fruit Jars per doz soc
Tin Cans per dozen. ..... soc
Tops for Mason's Jars per doz 15c
3-doz. Can Rubbers. ... .1Oc
Jelly Glasses with tops, per doz. 12c
1O0fbs Best Granulated Sugar 1878
Everything else in the Grocery
line at the lowest prices.
Telephone No. 1873.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1910-07-27

Going away from a wheat-thresh-
ing at the residence of Mr.. Estill
Taylor, at Prentis, Saturday, the
team of Mr.. VIM. B. Patterson ran
away and threw him out. bruising
him up badly. His collar bone was
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1910-07-27

preferably between the ages of IS
and 2S-having such an education in
prospect, should call on Judge We'd
ding at the court house for further
particulars.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1910-07-27

Judge j. NJ. Porter, Beaver Dam,
agent of the Citizens National Life
Insurance Company, passed through
town Yesterday, en- route to Sacra-
mento, Ky, where he will be engag-
ed few days in the interest of his
company.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1910-07-27

Mr. Ben Taylor, the barber, will
leave Monday for a months vaca-
ton at his old home, Birdseye, Ind.
During his absence his chair will be
supplied by Mr.. f. l.. Halter, of La
Grange, Ky.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1910-07-27

Messrs. j. Y. Hagerman, Hart
ford, route 1 ]. T. Miller, Logans-
port; R. C. Stewart, Cromwell; J. w.
Coleman, Centertown, and Judge ].
NJ. Porter, Beaver Dam, were among
our callers Monday.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1910-07-27

Messrs. w. c. Schlemmer, the ba-
ker, and w. E. Ellis, the produce
man, have put in splendid concrete
pavement work in front of their bus
mess houses at foot of Washington
street, Hartford.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1910-07-27

Mrs. ]. E. Pirtle and children, Yer
sailles, are visiting DR.. and Mrs. ]
R. Pirtle and other relatives in OhiC
county.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1910-07-27

Misses Lucille Pirtle and Mary An
derson are visiting the family of T.
j. Morton, at Island, Ky.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1910-07-27

New fronts are being put in the
the City Restaurant and George Bar
akat's store, Main street, Hartford,
which will be big improvement and
give them quite a city appearance.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1910-07-27

broken in the fall and he was other
wise hurt, but while his injuries are
painful, they are not considered Sc
rious.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1910-07-27

Mr.. John l.. Williams, Hartford S
plumber, left yesterday for a two
weeks visit to his parents in Ow-
| ensboro.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1910-07-27

Miss Louise Phipps returned We'd
nesday from an extended visit to rel
atives in Nashville, Tenn.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1910-07-27

Mrs. Judge r. r. Wedding and
daughter, Miss Elenor Petty, who
have been visiting relatives at Har-
risburg, Ark, for the past three
weeks, will return home tomorrow.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1910-07-27

Several months will be required
to make preparations for establish
ing postal savings banks, according
to a letter received from Washing
ton. 1t will probably take until next
year to reach post-offices in places
the size of Hartford.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1910-07-27

Miss Minnie Shannon, of Junction
City, KY, is visiting her uncle, Mr..
]. f. Fogle, and other relatives here.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1910-07-27

Mr. w. w. Wynns, of Sturgis, KY,
has been in town the past week, hav-
ing bought of Goshen and Kinder
hook farmers ten thousand bushels
of wheat, for which he is leaving ten
thousand good dollars. The deliv-
cry began Monday.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1910-07-27

Mr.. L. NJ. Wilson, of Prentis, is
the guest of his son and daughter,
Judge and Mrs. Jno. B. Wilson, city.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1910-07-27

Miss Nora Wedding, who is teach
ing at Taylor Mines, spent Sunday
with her parents here.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1910-07-27

Misses Mamie Offutt, OF Louisville,
and Margaret Taylor, of Greenville,
are the guests of Miss Mary Eliza
beth Felix, Hartford.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1910-07-27

Mr.. R. H. Gillespie returned from
Central City last Monday, where he
had been called on account of the
serious illness of his kinsman, John
Smith, who has tuberculosis.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1910-07-27

Messrs. c, L. Elliott, Wysox; VIM.
Monroe, Horton; S. A. Davenport,
Rochester; E. T. Pate. Narrows,
route /, and Will Potts, Rosine, were
among our callers on the goth inst.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1910-07-27

Two yoke heavy work cattle. Call
on or apply to o. T. O'Bannon, Hart
ford, Ky. 30-t4
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1910-07-27

Leave your Laundry at my Grocery.
Domestic finish. Work Guaranteed
Called for and prompt delivery.
phone 140. Hers Grocery.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1910-07-27

Mr.. Connor Ford, who recently
graduated from the Western Ken
lucky State Normal, Bowling Green
KY, has been employed and began
his school at Oakland, Warren coun-
", Ky, last Monday.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1910-07-27

Mr.. John C.Barnard, who has been
in the Philippine Islands in the en-
ploy of the United States Govern
ment as teacher in the native schools
for the past several years, is the
guest of relatives near Beaver Dam,
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1910-07-27

Mr.. Wallace Bennett, of Sacra-
mento, KY, is the guest of Mr.. and
Mrs. r. A. Nofsinger.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1910-07-27

Mr.. E. NJ. O'Bannon, of Central
City, visited his brothers, Messrs.
]. w. and o. T. O'Bannon, Hartford,
from Saturday until Monday.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1910-07-27

Misses Lula Grundy and Louise
Wickliffe, of Greenville, are the
guests of Miss Katie Pendleton, Hart
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1910-07-27

Miss Tracy Bergman, of near
Hartford, who graduated from the
Bryant and Stratton Business Col
lege last week, is spending a few
weeks vacation at home.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1910-07-27

Miss Marie Austin, who has been
attending Cornell University, New
York, and is now on a summer va
cation, is visiting her sisters, Mrs
q. Wayne Griffin, and Mrs. Hooker
Williams. Miss Austin will be in
Hartford ten days or two weeks.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1910-07-27

Messrs. Thos. o. Baker, Render 4,
and VIM. Blair, Beaver Dam, passed
through Hartford Saturday en- route
to the jacksonville Fair. They gave
the Herald a pleasant call while
waiting for the train.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1910-07-27

Born to the wife of Mr.. Roy For
roster, of darlington, KY, on the
23rd inst, a fine girl. Mother and
child doing well and Roy is all
smiles.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1910-07-27

Miss Fannie Whittinghill, stenog-
rapher for Mr.. G. B. Likens, is the
guest of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
C. T. Whittinghill. Trisler.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1910-07-27

Mrs. S. T. Barnett left Wednesday
for an extensive visit to relatives in
Hopkins county.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1910-07-27

Mr.. Henry Field, of Lafayette, La,
is visiting relatives and friends in
Hartford.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1910-07-27

Misses Matte Moseley and Mamie
Shown returned Monday from Bowl
ing Green, where they have been
attending the Kentucky State Nor
NAL.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1910-07-27

Mr.. Guy Forester, linotype
operator of the Hartford Repub-
lican, attended the Hopkins County
Fair at jacksonville last Saturday
and visited his brother, Mr.. Roy For
roster, of Darlington, KY, from Sat-
urday until Monday.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1910-07-27

Mr.. and Mrs. r. A. Nofsinger and
Mr.. John T. Moore, wife and chill
dren returned Wednesday from a
weeks soiourn at Dawson Springs.
Ky.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1910-07-27

Mr.. r. L. Godsey, Fordsville, was
a pleasant caller at The Herald Office
Friday.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1910-07-27

l will preach at Mt. Moriah next
Sunday at IL a. m. This is the
last fifth Sunday before our annual
conference and the only Sunday III
be able to preach to that community
trust the people of the whole neigh
borhood will attend.
UTpnIT EIGIN
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1910-07-27

Mrs. w. H. Riley, city, is the guest
of her mother at Richmond, Ky.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1910-07-27

Five-quart G ranit tie Preserving
Kettle 10c at Fairs Saturday.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1910-07-27

$1.OO yard fancy and solid shade
Silks SIC Saturday at Fairs
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1910-07-27

Jelly Glasses zoe dozen in Fairs
Basement Saturday.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1910-07-27

Mems $1.OO Suits Underwear soc
at Fairs Saturday.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1910-07-27
Fairs cleaning-out Sale saturday

Fairs Cleaning-Out Sale Saturday.
Ladies' loo Vests &c at Fairs Sat
urday.
25c White Goods 19c at Fairs Sat
urday.
Mems Suits, one-third off at Fairs
Saturday.
Hooks and Eyes lie card at Fairs
Saturday.
Good Brass Pins &c paper at Fairs
Saturday.
Good Pearl Buttons &c dozen at
Fairs Saturday.
Hope Bleach 71ac per yard at
Fairs Saturday.
soc Fancy Stripe Mohairs 25c at
Fairs Saturday.
Hoosier Domestic sc per yard at
Fairs Saturday.
Mems $1.OO Suits Underwear soc
at Fairs Saturday.
Jelly Glasses zoe dozen in Fairs
Basement Saturday.
$1.OO yard fancy and solid shade
Silks sec Saturday at Fairs
Five-quart Granite Preserving
Kettle 10c at Fairs Saturday.
Mrs. w. H. Riley, city, is the guest
of her mother at Richmond, Ky.
Mr. R. L. Godsey, Fordsville, was
pleasant caller at The Herald office
Friday.
Mr.. Henry Field, of Lafayette, La,
is visiting relatives and friends in
Hartford.
Mrs. S. T. Barnett left Wednesday
for an extensive visit to relatives in
Hopkins county.
Mr.. Wallace Bennett, of Sacra-
mento, KY, is the guest of Mr.. and
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1910-07-27

Mems Suits, one-third off at Fairs
Saturday.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1910-07-27

Ladies loo Vests &c at Fairs Sat
urday.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1910-07-27

25c White Goods 19c at Fairs Sat
urday.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1910-07-27

Hooks and Eyes lie card at Fairs
Saturday.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1910-07-27

Good Brass Pins &c paper at Fairs
Saturday.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1910-07-27

Hoosier Domestic sc per yard at
Fairs Saturday.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1910-07-27

Good Pearl Buttons &c dozen at
Fairs Saturday.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1910-07-27

soc Fancy Stripe Mohairs 25c at
Fairs Saturday.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1910-07-27

Hope Bleach 71sc per yard at
Fairs Saturday.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1910-07-27

ensboro.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1910-07-27

county.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-06-20
WHAT OUGHT TO BE

IN HOSE who read the letter of John
Gambler Cobb. president of the
u National Tariff Commission as
sociation, to Frank c. Henderson,
president of the City club of Los An
geles, as published in The Herald,
ought to read in connection with it
that part of an interview with Presi-
dent Taft in McClures magazine for
June which relates to the same gem
eral subject. After saying that one
thing is necessary in making up a
tariff-an accurate knowledge of the
cost of protected articles here and
abroad-the president says:
Germany, France and virtually
every great tariff making country in
the world, except the United States,
secure this evidence through their own
experts. In this country the only in
formation for making tariffs Is OBJ
tanned from the warped and blasted
testimony of the men to be affected by
their schedules. The whole method is
notoriously unscientific and wrong, an
outworn system, which | believe
should be changed.
1.-THE ways and means committee of
the house had been at work for a year
gathering information upon which to
base a new tariff. The usual confusing
testimony was produced by them, and
the usual commitments of the repre-
sentatives of different sections, to the
views and testimony of the particular
business interests of their localities,
occurred after the bill was introduced
into congress-as it always must under
the old method of tariff making. AS
matters formulated themselves, 1 made
known my views in various conferences
with the leading members of the house
and senate
Could anything be palmer than the
president has here made it? Further,
could anything be palmer than that
those who oppose granting the means
to gain accurate data on which to build
tariff schedules must do so for some
Interior purpose? The country now
knows as it never did before how
utterly selfish and unscientific the
making of a tariff by politicians is.
Many of them-whose names instantly
occur to mind-are sent to congress by
interests which want the Chinese wall
around their particular output kept
intact or built higher. We can expect
nothing from them but what public
outcry forces them to yield,
1t is manifest to the people at last,
as the great insurgent movement
proves, that no fair treatment of the
tariff question is possible with the
Aldrlches, Hales, Cannons, Dalzells
and Paynes in charge Of our legisla-
tion. 1t is coming, inevitably-the
means that Mr.. Taft processes to want
for informing the country-but it must
be said he has been taking queer ways
to show it in the past year.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-06-20
WHAT'S IN A NAME?

/" HIS year two important church
bodies seek to change their nom
IL enclature, and for somewhat diff
ferent reasons. Reference has already
been made to the desire of the Protes-
tant Episcopal church to get rid of the
first Objectionable term, the Protestant
in the name. During the past sixty or
eighty years there has been a growing
desire on the part of cultured persons
in the various Protestant communities
to trace their affiliation further back
than Luther or Calvin, and to consider
themselves heirs of all the Christian
ages; successors in the Christian faith
of Patrick and COLUMBIA, of Alfred and
Bernard, of Francis of Assist and
Thomas a Kempis. This feeling is
especially strong among Anglicans and
other Episcopalians.
The Protestant Episcopal church of
America gets its orders not through
Canterbury, but through the Scottish
Episcopal church and Aberdeen. And
the Methodist Episcopal church of
America has no ORDERS" properly so
called, it's bishops being superinten-
dents or leading elders, discharging the
functions of bishops. Nearly seventy
years ago, when the question of slavery
was raising many difficult and invidi-
Gus issues, the Methodist Episcopal
church in this country split in two, and
ever since the southern half of it has
been known as the Methodist Episcopal
church south. 1t is a powerful and
growing organization, the strongest in
the southern states; and now, at its
last general conference, held recently
at Asheville, N. c., it has manifested a
desire to get rid of the sectional little
word at the end of it's name. A motion
to change the name to The Methodist
Church of America was vetoed by the
bishops; and a second proposal is now
under consideration to change the
name. 1t goes down to district confer
ences for decision.
Surely the days Of sectionalism are
past, and the days Of larger issues and
inclusiveness are with US. With an
orient beginning to realize itself, and a
stronger call for up-to-date Christian
mission work, it is impossible to keep
up the old divisions, so often become
meaningless and even offensive.