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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-01-29
C0STLIEST PARISH CHURCH IN THE ]
WORLD PLANNED FOR NEW YORK
St. Bartholomew Attended by Vanderbilt Families,
Buys Million Dollar Site for a 100000 Edifice;
Quakers Urge League of American Republics
as Part Of Plan for Maintaining Peace
1.-THE largest city in America if

1.-THE largest city in America if not
in the world. New York. is keeping
pace in church building with the
growth Of the country, if indeed it is
not outrunning it. Announcement Of
a new st. Bartholomew church. in a
commanding location, to be perhaps the
costliest parish church in the world,
means not alone that the Episcopal
church is growing in New York, but
that the cause OF Christianity is ad-
vancing in that city. all religious bod
les. as it has never advanced before
st. Bartholomew congregation both
builds the noteworthy edifice ana
steadily gives increasing thousands 10
the causes OF missions. Christian euu-
cation and charities in all forms
St Bartholomew is the parish 10
which have always belonged TIE van
derbilt families. Closely identified with
il are also many men prominent IN rail-
road circles. Its former location, Op-
pOsite the Grand Central Station. IS
now to be changed for one on PARK
avenue at Fiftieth street. made pos
sible alone because Of the covering OF
the New York Central tracks and the
creation of one OF the finest OF Man
haitian boulevards above them For
the site $1.000,O0O was paid, and the
church will cost at least 100000, al
what the cost of the building is 10 be-
The edifice is the outcome Of a spir-
II determined to build handsome
structure for public worship. to see TO
IL that il is Of the best architecture and
that IL fittingly represents New York 5
Christian spirit and progress
The architecture of the new struc-
ture is ROmanesque. with much influ-
ence on the part Of the famous church
es Of Northern italy The great portals
from the avenue are surrounded by
porch, and the portals themselves are
bas reliefs that are held TO compare
with the great bronze doors Of the Ma
tiOnal capitol. and Of Trinity church.
New York. While smaller they are
equal in merit and cost They are mem
Orials 10 the late Cornelius Vanderbilt,
erected by the Vanderbilt family The
church will seat 1900 ordinarily, and
there are galleries that viii afford
seats If used for 500 more The ma
terial Of the exterior viii be Indiana
limestone. with body walls filled in
with brick These brick do not di-
vide the stories. as is often the case
in loft buildings. but are in the walls
Of every part Of the edifice-
A remarkable thing about this i'm
portant new venture is that the loca-
ton. while that of the Grand Central
station. is also that of the Fifth Ave
nue. Baptist church. attended by the
ROckefelIers. St Nicholas Reformed
chuch. the oldest church in New York,
the New York public library, and St
Thomas Episcopal church. The last
named is now the cOstliest. parish
church in the world, standing when
completed to cost 100000. including
the Fifth avenue site It has Just been
completed Now St Bartholomew
comes as its near neighbOr. perhaps to
outclass It There is, however, no r.
valry-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-01-29
Sentence Sermons by Ell Paso Ministers

MAY Of
Christian privilege foxes" thai steal into our
daily hves-ReV C. Riddle of the East E PasO
The world of
world which lets Homer pays
loeys $4,000 year?R K Highland
Methodist churches
Unless love with They say
leave the handle ready immediate N. Lngson
Highland Park Baptist church
@of wTath disease words
Hanson Of the First Congregational church
surprising gratifying to the keennes with which Jesus
perceived the social conditions of his Perry
Christian church
Gods church. all
the strong cords that
toward h-R W. C. Baber of the Atura Presbyterian church
period sorey tried Meyer
Baptist church
living sOw
This the parable
Just as lavish hand Yea he had whi
wind With
TeapingRev J. F. Williams, D, of the
scientific that is the most reliable book in the world
It teaches the worth while
Rev Paul G. Brkmann Of the Evangelical church
people ages perfection @cOntend earnestly
faith Geaeg which for all IAN
primitive wis
test-Rev J. ". Dunn of the Church of Christ.
provided neither religion nor good
buinesz-Rev Henry Easter of the Church
in
your Herman
Porter Of the First Methodist Episcopal church
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-01-29
HUMPHREYS

Humphreys Homeopathic Remedies are
prepared after prescriptions used by
Dr. Frederick Humphreys, in his prf
vate practice for many years and bv
the public for over sixty years with
satisfaction.
No. FOR
Fevers, CONCESSIONS Inflammatfons
Worms Worm Fever.
Collie, Crying ana Wakefuiness of Tnfan4s
Diarrhea. Of Children and Adults
Coughs. Colds. Bronchitis
TOOthache, Faceache, Neuralgia
Headache, Sick Headache Vertigo
10 Dyspepsia, Indigestion, Weak stomach
- Group. Hoarse Cough. Laryngitis
II Eczema. Eruptions
10 rheumatism. Lumbago.
IS Fever and Ague. Malaria
II Piles, Blind OF Bleeding, External Inter
nal.
10 Catarrh, Influenza. Cold in Head.
20 WhoOping Cough.
81 Asthma, Oppressed. difficult Pras+hi.
- Disorders of the Kidneys.
80 Urinary IncOntinshSe.
81 Sore Throat. Quinsy.
a. Grip. Grippe. In Grippe.
Put up in small walls Of pleasant naf1ats
tits the vest pocket. 25c. each
Sold by druggists. or sent on recent ~
price Medical Book mailed free
HUMPHREYS HOMEO. MEDICINE 70
Corner William and Ann Streets. New Vol,
ADV. H.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-01-29
German Soldier InUents
Atocity Story; Is Sent to
Prison By Authoritie,

Berlin, Germany. Jan. 2sE7Beeause
he invented atrocity stories, Franz y.
BuechIer, a former lance corporal OF
one Of the Baden reserve regiments;
six months Imprisonment by the Grim
inal court of Mannheim.
The ex-soIdier served with credit
or the western front Last May he
was so badly wounded that he had
to spend six months in hospital;
He recovered, but had to be discharged
from the service, as he is crippled FOR
life. When he returned to his native
village he told many tales OF ms
bravery on the batlefields, and he
claimed that in company with two
other soldiers he had killed nine
French peasants. two of them women,
lust to show them that the Germans
cannot be trifIed with"
THE talk of the invalid was reported
to the military authorities, who started
an investigation. When the former
lance corporaI was questioned he con-
fessed that the alleged massacre was was.
an invention, and that ne hau onIy
self more interesting
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-01-29

ton" CStearns). Miss Ode Aiken. Of
Houston, Texas; presentation of aims
Humfrey; occasional. 20 What If We
Are Christs." Days Psalter; organ
prelude. X. ". MacCallum.
At the evening prayer service the
music viii be; organ prelude. K W.
MacCallum; professional. 90 Jesus. L
Have Promised" CIV. ELLIOTT; Gloria
Patri. Putnam: MaEnificat Pitman:
Nunc Dimittis, Stainer; prayer hymn,
Saviour, Breathe an Evening Bless
ing, (Bortniansky); sermon hymn.
Fierce Was the Storm OF Wind"
lSchumannl; doxolOgy. Bourgeois; Of
fertory anthem, Through the Day Thy
Love Has Spared Us (NaylOr). incl
dental solo. Miss Constance Pateman;
presentation of aims. Whitney. recess
sional, Lord. for Ever at Thy Side"
from Won Weber; organ postlude, X
W MacCallum.
First Christian.
1t the First Christian church on
Sunday Mrs Estelle, Of the Salvation
Army, viii speak in the morning and
Rev Perry J Rice. the pastor. viii
speak in the evening. The subject for
the evening sermon viii be "A very
rich man and very poor man. who
live in FL PaSO." This Will be the
third Of a series of sermons on story
Pictures Of Modern Life" a feature
OF the evening service will be the sing
ing OF familiar hymns by the cOngre-
CATION, led by the chorus choir
Special numbers will also be rendered
by the choir. The young people of
the church are having general charge
of the evening service. The Christian
Endeavor society viii meet at $50 ..
m, and the evening service viii begin
with a twilight organ recital at 7:3O.
Church of Christ.
At the Church Of Christ Sunday at
II a. m. Rev J. ". Dunn will give the
version of nine business men of Dallas.
Texas, on How to Make the Church
More Interesting" At 7:3O D. m. he
will deliver a sermon on How the
Lords Apostles Spoke" Bible classes
meet at 10 a m
Austin Park Christian
At the Austin Park Christian church
Rev. J. II. Allen viii preach Sunday AT
II a. m. and 1880 o. m. The theme of
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-01-29

the overthrow Of every obstacle that
would hinder the free course Of the
cause which to him Is dearer than life
itself Then il is that he develops
courage. Then he develops wisdom
Then il is that like Paul ne can say,
I keep under my body, and bring II
into subsection"
Dissatisfaction Causes Trouble.
The lack Of such a stabilizing influ-
ence in the life leads TO discomfort and
a drifting uncertain disposition A L
s. district attorney who had handled
over 10000 cases. said that three
fourths Of them got into trouble be-
Too often il all ends as the follow
ing picture describes:
There's a ship floats past with a sway
ing lurch.
No sails. no crew. no spar;
And she drifts from the paths OF her
To the place where the dead ships
The song Of her crew is hushed for aye,
Her name no man can say.
she is ruled by the tide and whatever
And none knows where the dereHct
goes
There's a man sinks past with lurch-
ing gate
No JOY, no hope. no star.
And he drifts from the paths Of his
brother man
To wherever the other wrecks arc
The song OF his youth is hushed for aye,
His name but he can say:
He is ruled by the tide and whatever
wind blows
And no one knows where the dere-
lict goes.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-01-29

his life It is not enough for man
TO know things They must be able 10
use that knowledge
Third, self control Every faculty OF
Pauls body and mind was as respOn-
sive to his will as are the keys Of
skilled performer. We cannot think
Of Paul as saying silly. foolish or hate
ful things We can as easily think
OF him as flying into passion or sulk-
ing
Purpose is Power.
First, he had definite ideal-a pur-
various elements Of a mans life
for effective action. A pile Of steel
shavings and filings lying on the floor
Of a foundry may be fine in quality;
they may weigh a ton when placed up
on the scales: but unorganized. they
have little value. Organize and weld
them into a shaft. attach one end OF
the shaft to an engine. and the other
TO screw propeller. and IL will send
a mighty ocean liner from New York
TO Liverpool in five days. Bring all
those bits OF steel under the Organiz-
in power Of purpose and they be-
come effective.
Organize Elements.
In like manner Il mind. heart
soul, is nothing more than a confused
heap Of thoughts and wishes. impulses
and desires, longings and aspirations.
until by the power of a purpose all
these are brought into unity and maze
effective in their thrust toward some
worthy fulfillment Il is only the man
purpose, the advancement Of some
worthy cause. who calls into play all
the nObler faculties Of mind and soul
and organizes them into an army fo-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-01-29

the morning viii be Lessons from the
Healing Of the Crippled Man" Eve
ming theme. Reasons Which Men Of
fer for not Accepting Christ The
communion viii precede the morning
preaching service Christian EndeavOr
meets at $50 p. m, Robert Harvey,
leader; subject, Great Foreign Mis-
sionaries."
First Presbyterian.
At the First Presbyterian church
the order for morning worship Sunday
organ selection. doxoIogy and invo-
cation: responsive Scripture reading
and prayer; anthem. TIE Deum. z flat,
Dudley Buck, OffertOry and response.
All Things Come Of Thee, o Cod"
solo. Consider the Lilies" by F. 6.
Billings; addresses. by Rev. Charles l.
Overstreet and judge A. G. Foster;
closing hymn and benedictiOn; organ
DOstlude
For evening worship the order Of
service will be;
Organ selections: quartet. "Ye That
Love the Lord. CEnder); solo, The Day
Is Ended" Mrs 4 II. Goldstein; ser
mon BY the pastor. closing hymn: silent
Night. Secure From All Our Fears. MAY
Angels Guard Us While We Sleep, Till
Morning Light Appears"
Westminster Presbyterian.
At Westminster Presbyterian church
services will be held at II a. m sun
day. conducted by chaplain john 7.
AxtOn, of the Twentieth L. s infantry.
There viii be special music Sunday
school at GAS has a Mems Bible class.
Allure Presbyterian.
At the Altura Presbyterian church,
Grandview, the pastor, Rev. W c.
Baber. will preach at Il a m. on
Preparedness at the Home Base" and
in the evening at p. m. on Sym
pathy Found in the Church II any
young man, soldier or civilian, is
honesick and needs Hmothering," he
will be helped If he will attend this
service. Mrs Monroe is sololst at the
morning service and Mr.. kftchell at
the evening. Juniors meet at 3 p. N.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-01-29
QUAKERS URGE LEAGUE
M, AAIERICAN REPI- RIICs |


Orthodox Quakers. their action en-
dorsed by Hicksite Quakers. have for
mally addressed the administration at
Washington upon the subject Of war
preparedness They say that William
Penn. the founder Of Pennsylvania. pre-
scented a plan for the peace Of Europe.
and that had such plan been accepted
the armies and navies OF Europe would
long ago have disappeared, and Amer
lea al this time would have been con-
fronted with no preparedness prob
lens That 1t was not received &C
counts for the fact. so these Quakers
point out, that Europe and much Of
the rest Of the world are at war
These Quakers tell the administra-
tiOn that in a league Of republics OF
the Western Hemisphere, organized for
and loudly prOclaiming against mill
tarism, is to be found a this time the
strongest arguments with which to i'm
press the world They profess TO be-
heve that the united voices Of the ma
lions Of North and South America will
make for peace far more than anything
else, and at least viii spare the Ameri-
can republics the folly Of spending
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-01-29
MISSION BOARDS AWAIT
HOLDING OF PANAMA CONGRESS-

HOLDING OF PANAMA tOASE1E1eS
With hardly an exception. Protest
ant mission boards of the country are
pOstponing forward plans until after
the Panama congress II has been
agreed in behalf Of the congress that II
shall make no plans. but limit It's ses-
siOns TO the hearing Of reports leaving
ach mission board. on the return OF us
delegates to make forward plans Secre-
taries to the limit Of the accommOda-
tons offered at Panama viii attend.
and some viii remain at home only be-
cause Of the limit numbers For pop
quite the biggest event Of the mid-Win-
ter season.
Leaders explain that the reason for
this unusual interest is the new rela-
lions with South and Central America
partly political and partly social A
trade routes have been opened. per
sOnal acquaintance ones have been OPP
ened also. II is known that large num-
bers of appeals have reached American
PrOtestants from prominent officials
and social leaders in Brazil. the Argen-
tine and Chile, to the effect that re
ligiOus progress comparable TO that
in North America be extended 70 Lat
in America Far more such requests
have been received than can be re-
spOnded TO. The president Of Pana-
ma is TO welcome delegates from the
United States. and presidents OF the re-
pubIics farther south, including Peru,
Chile and Argentine, where extension
conferences are to be held. have made
il known that they will personally and
officially welcome the Protestant lead
ers from America.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-01-29
Women Church Workers to
Hold Meeting on Tuesday

On Tuesday afternoon the business
and social meeting of the Aid and Mis-
sionary society OF the First Baptist
church will be held at the church.
Mrs. ". o. Moore will lead the devO-
tional service and there will be a free
will offering at the close. The hostesses
VIII be Mrs. Howard Thompson. Mrs.
Matte White. Mrs c. c. Morris. Mrs.
7. r. Laymen. Mrs J. w Morris and
Mrs. ". G. Boyle. The officers and
teachers OF the Sunday school will
meet Friday evening at $50 After a
lunch. matters Of business will be dis
cussed-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-01-29
JEWISH ASSOCIATION
WORK Is REING PUSHED

It has been only two years since
Jews took up seriously work which, for
their young men, compares with the
Young Mems Christian association Yet
about 800 centers have been established
and there have come into existence New
England New York. Pennsylvania,
Southern. and Middle Atlantic Fedora
tons. all bound together in leagues
In these leagues no fewer than 112 as
sociations are represented There is
now planned a national conference OF
expert Jewish leaders among work for
young men and boys
The plans Of Jews to extend these
associations are different in many re-
spects from the Christian Their theO-'
~ is that IL matters little who does
the work. only so IL is done. and there
fore Talmud TOrahs and even social
societies are urged TO take up distinc-
tive association work in addition to
their own There are now four secre-
taries, called experts, who are visiting
cities TO extend the movement
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-01-29

Correct that eye trouble. and enjoy
the comfort and pleasure OF perfect
eyesight. For satisfaction in eyeglass-
fitting see Geo D. Kendall. Optometrist
and Optician. 20S Mesa ATe--AdT.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-01-29

worIrs Almanac. full information
concerning European War, National
defence. and statistics concerning any
thing YOU wish to know, Phone 6bS,
FL Paso Book Co. Mills Bldg It's
Handy."-Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-01-29
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Proverbs I0:I-IO.

The proverbs OF Solomon \ wise son
maketh glad father; hut a foolish son Is
the heaviness OF his mother.
Treasurers OF Wickedness profit nothing
but Righteousness delivereth from death
The Lord will not suffer the soul OF the
righteous to famish; hut he casteth away
the substance OF the wicked
He becometh poor that dealeth with a
slack hand: but the hand OF the diligent
maketh rich
He that gathereth In summer is a wise
son: but he that sleepth in harvest Is
son that causeth shame
Blessings are upon the head Of the Just;
but violence covereth the mouth OF shc
wicked.
The memory OF the just is blessed; but
the na1ne OF the wicked shall rot
The wise in heart will receive command
ments: but a prating fool shall fall
He that walketh uprightly walketh surely;
but he that perverteth his ways shall be
known.
He that winketh with the eye causeth
sorrow: but a prating fool shall fall
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-01-29

JOhnstou's Appreciated Chocolate
always fresh. excellent assortments.
Potter Drug Co. Phones S56-575. 19t
S. e Paso St We deliver.-AdV.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-01-29

W nat II n NAM
What are the elements which con-
stitute a man.
First. courage. Courage is that ele-
ment in human character which en-
ables its possessor to do the right
thing regardless of the opinions of
men or the consequences Of the act. To
change from a leader Of Christian per-
secutors TO a leader Christian defend
ers required the highest order Of cour-
age We can account for il but upon
the supposition that a new force had
been injected into his consciousness.
Such q courage we see exhibited by
Peter when he realizes the truth of
Christs resurrection The cOWardly
denier of his Lord becomes the bold
accuser OF his Lords slayer Such n
courage must every man possess. He
viii need IL every day Of his life
Wisdom is Power.
Second, wisdom Wisdom is the power
to apply knowledge TO useful ends.
Paul was a man of wide knowledge Of
books. men. things. This knowledge
h wisely used for the advancement
OF the great cause TO which ne gave
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-01-29

large sums Of money IN armies and
battleships-
Since the address Of the Quakers was
issued their leaders report having re-
ceived assurances from Christian lead
ers in many bodies Of sympathy with
their proposal
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-01-29

The ideal breakfast dish-Sulzberg-
er's Majestic Hacon "DeHciously Diff
ferent"-Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-01-29

worlds Almanac for 1916. Just out
FL PasO Book Co. Mills Bldg. It's
Handy" Phone 663.-Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-01-29
CHURCHES

"when became n mani CorInthi-
ans 1911.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-01-29
COURAGE, Wisdom and Purpose
~ Are Elements That Make Men
Courage Right Regardless Opinion Is
Power to Apply knowledge Purpose Coordinates ALL
A Chaplain OF the Sixth U. Infantry

Ohm A RANDOLPH, Chaplain of the Sixth U s. Infantry.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-01-29

NV YELL said, for Paul was in
w deed man His life was
gentle. and the elements so
mixed in him that Nature might stand
up and say to all the world, this was
a man. View him from whatever angle
and eXclaim- What a piece OF work
in a man. How noble in reasOni How
infinite in faculty, In form and moving
how express and admirable, In action
how like an angel, IN apprehension
how like q godr'
The Green Forest tribune., 1916-02-25
WOMAN'S WORK IN THE WORLD
Activities of the ''Weaker Sex" Promi- nent Along Practically All Lines
 of Endeavor

More women are employed in the manufacture of clothing than any oth- CT industry in Pennsylvania.
 The duchess of Norfolk has a col lection of par;sols of all. countries, said to be worth $2,500.
 Two thousand women will serve as judges and clerks of election in Chi cago this year, for which they will re- ceiye $7 per day.
 Thousands of women have been thrown out of work in Massachusetts since the operation of the minimum wage law went into effect.
 The first savings bank was insti- tuted by woman, Priscilla Wakefield, who' inaugurated a bank scheme for the encouragement of thrift among children of Tottenham toward the end of the eighteenth century.
 A remarkable translation of Nich- olas Stratham's "Abridgement of Law" all old English book, which has baf- fled translators for years, has just been completed by Mrs. Margaret C.. Klingensmith, a member of the Penn sylvania bar. It took Mrs. Klingen- smith fifteen years to complete the translation, which will be published in the near future.
The Green Forest tribune., 1916-02-25
DE OWN ROAD TO SUCCESS
Iman Proved She Was Capable of | Making Her Way, Despite All
 Forms of Competition,

Urced by the illness of her hus- Ia live years ago to take up the hden of supporting the family, Mrs. knie Watkins in that time has be- |ne one of the foremost woman in- lance agents in the country and has 'tten more than one million dollars tthaof insurance policies.
 |drs. Watkins lives at No. 28O Fort SShington avenue, where she main sher office. She is the only wom-
 member of the $2O0,000 club, an kanization of expert insurance but1 whose annual writings of poli-
 4 feach that amount every year. Bhe declares, and her associates, b are men, agree with her, that she |ned her success through competi-
 1 on equal grounds with her male bonents, and she has vanquished
 m In contests entirely by superior yuments, and not by falling back on
 Handicap which her sex might give
 .-s-New York Times.