davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-08-21
| NO CANNIBALISM IN
the 3c-YEARS WAR
English Story of Man Eating
Denied In Germany.
(By international News service)

(By International News Service)
Berlin. Aug 2t.--Professor DR..
Meinardus. director of the state ar.
chives at Breslau. has investigated
the assertion of the London Times
that cannilbalism was common in
Germany during and after the Thir-
ty Years War and that for this rea.
son the German soldiers have no rea
son to feel superior 10 negro troops
OF the Allies whose fathers or grand.
fathers are human flesh
The Times printed extracts from
Persons History Of Prussia" To
prove it's contention and said:
1T is well known that thousands
of human beings were killed and de
youred by the Germans between 1910
and 1860, especially in Siesia
Whole bands of peasants were or
ganized for this purpose and the
leader of ono OF these man-eating
hordes. a monster called Melehior
The Sharpshooter, alone killed five
hundred men, women aud children
and with his followers ate the bod,
les of his victims"
Dr. Meinardus found fun record Of
the trial of this alleged German can.
nibal leader in the Breslau archives.
He says;
THE story of the Times Is a pure
invention II must be elassed as one
of the legends which appear In all
countries and sometimes even find
their way into otherwise reliable
historical works, like Persons Ills.
tory of Prussia The wholesale mur.
derer "Melchior the Sharpshooter"
mentioned by Pierson and the Times
was bandit chief by the name of
Melchior Medloff who was executed
with a large number of his compan-
ions nj Gels in 1864. This criminal
committed innumerable robberies and
murders. but the record of his trial
does not say word about cannIbal-
ism He was simply Il highway rob.
bef.'
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-08-21
UNCLAIMED LETTERS.

Following is the list Of unclaimed
letters remaining in the postorfiec at
Martinsburg, W. Va. August q. 1916,
Mr.. John Armbrester MIR. Willie
Barrett Mr. c. A. Custer, Mr. VII
liam Elms. Mr. Elmer Fleming, Mr..
Ben Fox, Mr., +. d. Fuller. Mr. Ed
ward 1Iarrier. Mr. J e. Hart. Miss
Carrie Hensley, G. w Hedges. Mr.
Houston Johnson, Mr. G. G Jones,
Mr. Carl Malone, Mrs. Mary f. Mas
tiers. Miss ELLA Nelson, Mr.. James ].
Paxton. Mrs Julia Pearson (3), Mr..
c. p Pearson. Mr.. A. N. Roe. Mr..
Clarence Ross. J. NJ. H. VanMetre
90. Mr.. James H. Vance, DR.. Il. G.
Wakefield. Mr. Herbert r. Wortley,
Miss Mary Widmyer.
Foreign Constantine Pouanic.
j. Frank Thompson, Postmaster
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-08-21
A PASTOR ADVOCATES
ROOF GARDEN CHURCH
10y international News servloe)

tBy international News Service)
Omaha, Neb,, Aug, 21,-A church
roof garden, with flowers. comfort
able chairs, lights and only the sky
overhead is the dream the Reverend
Harry v Foster OF Dundee Presby.
terrain church, Omaha, cherishes as
the ideal of the future.
III church would build roof gar.
dens for us on summer evenings,
ministers would not be preaching to
empty pews and moving picture
houses would not be doing so thirty.
ing business" he says;
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-08-21
INSANITY INCREASE
ALARMS lNDlANlANS
tBy international News servicc)

tBy international News SerVicc)
Indianapolis. Ind. Aug. Repre-
seniatives of a dozen Indiana organ
izations, aroused by the recent state
ment of Dr. ]. W. tIurty. state
is on the increase. will meet here
next month to consider the problem.
\ commission appointed by Cover.
nor Ralston viii make Il report, on
which the government will base rec
concentrations for legislation The
ORGANIZATIONS will get behind the
legislation planned To reduce insm-
ity
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-08-21
INTERSTATE TRAPSHO0T
STARTS AT ST. LOUIS
lBy International News servlcel

ST. Louis, Aug. 21-The five day
Grand American Handicap Trap
shooting Tournament Of the Inter
state Association started here this
morning with the holding OF the ST
Louis Introductory, open TO anna
Tours only Hundreds of marksmen
viii attend the shoot.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-08-21
No. 2o--Eggs (Continued)


: Egg Timbales represent my
prize egg dish de luxe. Whenever
i need "specia! feature" for a
yepast, / use the following:
/ Egg Timbales
- Beat six eggs we'll and add one !
halt teaspoonful of salt, a pinch of
pepper, a teaspoonful of chopped
parsley and very little onion
ljuice. Add three-quarters of
lpint Of milk and mix we'll. Butter
eight medium sized timbale molds
and fill with the mixture. Put tho +,
molds into = deep pan containing
hot water, almost to the top Of
them; place in a moderate ovenx
and cook until firm in the centre. +
Turn out in warm dish and pour
tomato or cream sauce around ]
them, IN&.ssq~v,A zs--
French Toast
Add ohe-half teaspoonfui OF saIt
and two-thirds cup Of milk to two !:
lightly beaten eggs. Dip slice Of /
stale bread in mixture. Brown ON
each side on hot, we'll buttered
griddle. Sprinkle with cinnamon
and sugar and serve hot.
Oyster Omelet
]. Parboil a dozen oysters In I
their own liquor, skim them Out :
and let them cooli add them to the Z
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-08-21
COLLECTS FOR BOOZE
IN DRY OLD GEORGIA
10y international News service)

10y Tht0rnatlonaI News SerVlce)
Atlanta. Ga, Aug. u Despite
the fact that the year ending June
80 was supposed to have been strict
ly prohibitive in Georgia so far as
liquor is concerned A. e. Blalock
collector of internal revenue. has
reported $51,411 collected from per
sons manufacturing or dealing in
wines and fermented liquors This
represented the license issued TO
persons who were Willing TO take
a chance" on State prohibition. as
the Federal laws take no eogniz-
ance of State laws in thai direction
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-08-21

city Tax Collector and Mrs. Char
les r DAWSON and children went 10
their old home at Greencastle. Pa
Sunday morning. Mr.. Dawson re
turned to Martlnsburg Sunday night
but Mrs DAWSON and the little ones
viii remain for a weeks visit
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-08-21
PROBATION OFFICER

Miss Minnie V Taylor city police
matron. has been appointed proba-
ten officer for Berkeley county by
Judge ] NJ. Woods The Office ear
ries IA pay.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-08-21
VISITING FATHER

Mr.. S. S. Cline. of Pittsburgh. Pa.
accompanied by his wife and child.
motored 70 Martinsburg Sunday to
visit his father, Mr. J. p. Kline and
and his sister. Mrs. Charles Caskey.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-08-21
MOVIE MANAGER
IN INDIANA CAMPAIGN
10y international News service)

IBy InteTHdtIoHdI NtWs otTVIceJ
Indianapolih, Ind, Aug. 21.-Indi-
ana Republicans, departing from
the old-time campaign methods, are
turning 10 unusual ways Of boast
ing their candidates A manager has
been placed in charge of the "mov-
ing picture division" of the state
committee, and the candidates will
be shown throughout the state in
this manner.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-08-21
MOToRED TO ING

Mr. Charles Il. Thompson and fam
lily motored Sunday to the campmeet.
ing at Ridgeway and also visited
Winchester.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-08-21

Mr. James Barnhart left this morn.
ing for Sandusky, q, He was accom-
panied as far rs Cumberland by Miss
Viola Gleiner, of North Mountain.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-08-21

Mr.. and Mrs Albert Shade, of Dry
Run. attended the h. q O. picnic Sat.
urday at Berkeley Springs
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-08-21
DlDaM 4yglNDGsQ
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
49, SHATTER

'-'@sSs,sa-'''a 'f~rs y
beaten ' eggs, either whole or
minced. Cook the same as plain
omelet.
2. Thicker the liquid with
butter rolled in -four; season with
salt cayenne pepper and a tea
spoonful of chopped parsley. Chop
tho oysters and add to the sauce.
Place few spoonfuls in the centre
of the omelet before folding:
when dished, pour the remainder OF
the sauce around.
Rice Omeles
A cupfuI of boiled rice Is mixed
with cupful of warm milk. Add
a tablespoonful of butter melted, a
level teaspoonful of salt, dash of
pepper; mix we'll, then add three
well-beaten eggs. Place a table,
spoonful of butter in a hot frying
pan and when il begins to boil
pour In the omelet and set the pan
IN hot oven. AS soon as it is
cooked through, fold it double,t
turn 1t out on a hot dish and serve,
at once. 49, -
Asparagus omelet
Take ten stalks of asparagus and
boil with a little salt un:ii SHOUT
half cooked. Chop the ediblei
part into small pieces, beat eggs
and mixswith asparagus. A litYd
chopped parsley will add to Il
favor
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-08-21

Mrs George Freeze and daughter,
Miss Rotha. left for Baltimore. Wash
ineton. Philadelphia. New York and
other points
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-08-21

Mrs S. G. Geiz. Of Harrisburg, Pa.
who has been visiting her father,
Mr. Whitacre. on Virginia avenue
returned home This morning
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-08-21

Gtuhy Johnson came through"
handsomely in the eighth inning OF
the first game, when his timely wal
Iop to center drove Rawlings and
Morris over the plate StuGy's grin
was expansive.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-08-21

Messrs r. G. Pownall and w G..
Capper. of Cumberland were in town
Saturday.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-08-21

According to the Weather Bureau
warm weather is to continue this
week.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-08-21

Mr. b. C. Welshans, of North
Queen street. left this morning for
keedysyille Md. to visit friends.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-08-21

colnplished. we would then be forced
to play on the two tie games with
the Maroons, and could win the pen
nant by taking one. Here's hoping.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-08-21

Miss Margaret Dunn, of Hershey,
Pa. who has been visiting her faith.
er. Mr.. S. O. Dunn. on South Church
street. left for her home this morn
ing.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-08-21

The Hagerstown Herald says that
Pitcher Goodwin has been sold by
Martinsburg to Detroit. This is not
true \ deal is pending with Detroit
for the sale of Goodwin. however.
Martinsburg has purchased Kood-
wins release from WASHINGTON con
ditionally but Washington still has
him tied to an extent that he cannot
be drafted or taken away from Mar
tinsburg without our consent and for
a certain price.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-08-21

Rawlings drive over the fence in
the third inning of the second game.
with two on, not only broke up the
game but broke the hearts and
pocketbooks Of some Hagerstown fans
and their chance of winning The pen
nant Such is base BALI
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-08-21

Miss Frances Watson and brother
Lee, of West King STREE have re
turned from visiting IN Winchester
Va.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-08-21

Mr. and Mrs b. S. HFarland,
Miss Elizabeth Davidson Mr. and
Mrs. Alex Davidson, of Sewicllly Pa
were at Hotel Berkeley.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-08-21

The double play by Goodwin and
Dean in the sixth inning OF the first
game was so fast that only few
persons understood it. Phoenix was
on second by reason of his double.
when Leib hit a low liner to the left
of Goodwin. Goody caught the ball
with the back of his glove on the
ground and then whipped it to sec
ond in time to double Phoenix 10
feet off the base
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-08-21
WE WIN TWICE
FROM THE TERRIERS

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1HREE)
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-08-21

Miss Grace Lindsay and Minnie
Jenkins. of Spilman Brothers Dry
Goods Store, are off ON iheir yara.
ton.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-08-21

Our boys played rotten bah in the
field in. the first game. but brilliant
ball in the second But for timely
wallops, by Bates. Percy Rawlings
and johnson, we would have lost the
first game on errors The boys were
there with the punch, however in
both games
The Washington herald., 1916-08-01
SENATE LEADERS
TALK POLITICS
Peace Despite, Not Because
ofWilson, Says Townsend.
Sidetrack D. c. Business.

Many Of the Republican leaders Of the
senate were in New York yesterday to
hear the acceptance speech Of Candidate
Hughes. and the Senate marked time
with discussions Of the Mexican situa-
ton. the foreign policy. prohibition, tariff.
Federal reserve act, immigration, and
other political matters in the fore
ground. and the District appropriation
bill was temporarily sidetracked
Senators Walsh and Thomas took occa-
sion to crtucise the law which made It
possible for Charles Evans Hughes to
become a candidate for the Presidency.
II Hughes should be elected. there
would no longer be any check upon the
ambitious Judge who looked with long
Ing eyes upon the White House." said
Senator Walsh
Senator Townsend, Of Michigan. de-
tended the Republican candidate, and
said that 1t was compliment to Mr..
Hughes that no one has raised any issue
against him than the one raised by the
Senator from Montana He assailed the
Presidents foreign policy and declared
that the country Is at peace despite the
President and not because Of him"
The Washington herald., 1916-08-01
IMMIGRATION in
SENATE DEFERRED
Educational Measure Passes
Upper Chamber Without
Roll Call.

Senator Poindexter made an unsuccess-
ful attempt to have the immigration
bill considered by the. Senate yesterday.
Members voted IS to II to adhere to the
administration legislation program, but
Senator Smith. OF South Carolina, as
sured the Republican members Of the
Senate that vote on the measure could
be counted on for this session. President
Wilson wants q vote deferred until the
short session in December.
Senator Borah said that II he could
be assured that action was probable
at this session, 1t would serve to have
him withhold his plan of lacking on the
immigration bill as rider to the child
labor law. Senator Smith replied that
he could not govern the majority but
was expressing his personal feelings on
the matter
Following this, the Senate passed with
out a roll call, the vocational educa-
tional bill. which provides for government
cooperation with. the States In the pro-
motion Of education in agriculture. trades
and industries, and commercial occupa-
tions.
The Washington herald., 1916-08-01
River Trip Offers Cool Rest.

II you wish to spend a quiet, comfort
able evening go to the Colonial Beach
line pier any evening and go aboard the
steamer Gratitude for cool and com
Portable trip on the river. The Gratitude
leaves here each evening OF the week at
p. m, spends four hours on the cool
river. and reaches home again about u
p. m. There Is no dancing aboard the
Gratitude, but a most delightful trip can
be had when true comfort and pleasure
is desired. The excursionist returns home
rested and refreshed and ready for a
night Of good. healthful sleep. These trips
of the Gratitude are daily growing IN
popularity with those who want to rest
after a hot day. But three hundred pas
sengers are taken on these uips Stops
are made at Alexandria
The Washington herald., 1916-08-01
purely personal

Miss Irene Higgins, who will be mar
rted this month. was given shower the
other evening by her friends Of the Bu-
reau Of Printing and Engraving.
Miss Nellie weishaup returned from
North Beach Saturday, where she has
been spending a week with friends.
Mr.. and Mrs w. c. Carter spent the
weekend In Baltimore.
Mrs Robert Tollinger has returned to
the city from North Beach. where she
enjoyed q stay OF two months.
Miss Estelle Carter has returned from
a FIVE weeks vacation at North Beach
Mrs George P. Davis will leave for At
.antc City tomorrow to spend several,
weeks
The Rev. Father conlon. Of St. DOM
inic's Monastery, and rector of the
church, has gone to Newark. N. j.. to at
tend the golden wedding anniversary Oh
his parents. The nuptial mass will be
ark.
| Dr. Walter A. Warheld, Of this city, re-
cruiting officer at Camp Henry Carter
Stuart n Richmond. who ranks as cap
tain, Is visiting his parents.
Mr.. and Mrs w. F. Ham are spending
q short time in Atlantic City. They
made the trip by motor.
Fleming Newbold has Joined Mrs New
bold at Watch Hin. R L. They are stop
ping at Misquanicut Inn.
Mr.. and Mrs Donald Cassells, with
their small daughter, will leave tomorrow
for Hot Springs. Va
State Game Warden R Lee Lecornpte
has announced" the following appoint
rents: J. Lloyd Whip. Reiny SPRING
girth. J. J. Florence. A. W. Woods. and
James B. Norman.
Mrs william H van wlnkie. Of Frank
foyt. KY. and Miss May Donaldson. Of
Louisville. KY. are making a short stay
at the ShorehaH-
I Solrnson In Baltimore.
Mr.. and Mrs. William D. West will
leave tomorrow for a motor trip to their
camp on Lake Spencer. Me. Mrs. Louis
a. Dent will accompany them.
Mrs. Mary Page Hufty is visiting Mai.
and Mrs. Harry Carpenter at their home
near Berryville, Va
| Col. and Mrs. Archibald Hopkins are
the guests Of Mr.. Thatcher NJ. Adams at
Lenox.
Mrs. H. E. Carter and daughter are in
Strasburgh, Va, where they will remain
until the last of August
| Miss Mabel Wands is spending a two
weeks vacation with friends in Man
assas, Va
H. L. Riker spent the weekend with
relatives in Maryland.
Miss Blanche Levy Is visiting friends
in Baltimore.
Miss Annie Guiltord has returned from,
q visit with friends in Vienna, Va
Mr.. and Mrs B. H BriH have returned
to Washington, following their wedding
trip, and are now at their home, 2So6
seventeenth street northwest
Mr.. and Mrs. Francis Alton Connolly
have returned from visit to Atlantic
City and New York
Mrs. Thomas B. symons is at the
Springs, where she will remain for the
summer
1 At the last survey there were 4l7 ocean
cables in the world. representing rs, 4s2
miles.
The Washington herald., 1916-08-01
WEATHER C0NDITIoNs.

For the Dist-ict Of Coiumha-Psrtly cloudy Tues
DAY snd Wednesday; not wa-r, Tuesday night
and Wednesday; Light variable winds beoomins
north TO northsasG-
Generally tatr and sunswhat cooler weather u
prooaoie wednesday IN the Middle Atlantic States;
winds along the Middle Atlantic coast Win be
LINT variable becoming moderate northeast wednes
day; probably showers Wednesday
The Washington herald., 1916-08-01

Canada has appointed a commission
which is to visit the United King
dom, France and Belgium for the
purpose of reporting on trade oppor-
tunities.
The Washington herald., 1916-08-01

Funeral services for Brig. Gen.
James Grafton Lee, retired, who died
Tuesday at his home, Hague, Lake
George, N. Y, were held yesterday
morning from the residence of Maj.
w. P. Jackson, 1881 S street north
west. The body was conveyed to Ar
lington National Cemetery by a mount
ed escort from Fort Myer. Inter-
ment was with full military honors,
The Washington herald., 1916-08-01
OTHER TEMPERATURES.
Yoweax
Lawn Party Attracts Throne.

The Loyal Daughters Class of the
Fifteenth Street Christian Church
Fifteenth and D streets. southeast, held
a carnival last night on the church
lawn. The entertainment was largely at.
tended.
The Washington herald., 1916-08-01

Mrs. Thomas B. Symons is at the
Greenbrier Hotel at White Sulphur
Springs, where she will remain for the
summer.
The Washington herald., 1916-08-01

Funeral services for Mary E. John
son. who died yesterday morning, viii
be held today ct o'clock, from tn,
residence, 1910 Prince street, Aexand-ta
Va
The Washington herald., 1916-08-01

At the last survey there were A7 ocean
cables in the world. representing zs5 4s2
miles.
The Washington herald., 1916-08-01

Scotland now has LA agricultural CO.
operative trading societies.
The Washington herald., 1916-08-01
LOCAL TEMPERArURE

Relative humidfty3 q m, %; .. m, s.;
p. m. II. Rainfall Is p m. to p. M, O.
Temperature same date last yssr-Highest, s.:
lowest, II.
The Washington herald., 1916-08-01

Funeral services for Charles Murnford
who died Saturday. will be held today a
2 o'clock, from the home, $40 Queer
street, Alexandria, Va
The Washington herald., 1916-08-01

Mr.. and Mrs, Francis Alton ConnoII,
have returned from visit to Atlantic
City and New York
The Washington herald., 1916-08-01

Funeral services for Ester L. Turner,
who died Sunday, at 1919 V street north.
west, will be held from Ebenezer A NJ
E. Church. o street northwest, tomorrow
at o'clock.
The Washington herald., 1916-08-01

Funeral services for Ethel Virginia
Lusby. who died yesterday, will be held
from the residence Of her parents in Cap
!tol Heights. Nd, tomorrow morning q,
10 o'clock. Interrnent will be made IN
Glenwood Cemetery
The Washington herald., 1916-08-01

Funeral services for Catherine A
Simms, who died Saturday. at s12 Gallatan
street, Brightwood, will be held from St
Augustine's Church, Fifteenth street. be-
tween L and NJ, this morning at o'clock
The Washington herald., 1916-08-01

Funeral services for John Taylor, who
died Saturday, at 1925 Corcoran street
northwest, Will be held at I o'clock to-
day, from Trinity Baptist Church, Church
street between Fourteenth and Fifteenth
streets northwest.
The Washington herald., 1916-08-01

Funeral services for Theirra K Lee
who died Sunday, will be held from the
Florida Avenue Baptist Church, tornor.
row at O'Clock.
The Washington herald., 1916-08-01

Mr.. and Mrs. B. H BriH have returned
to Washington, following their wedding
trip, and are now at their home, 5os
Seventeenth street northwest
The Washington herald., 1916-08-01

Funeral services for William D
Mackenzie, who died Sunday, in his fifty
eighth year. will be held at the family
residence. 81 street northwest, today
at 80 O'Clock.
The Washington herald., 1916-08-01

Miss Annie Guiltord has returned from,
q visit with friends in Vienna, Va
The Washington herald., 1916-03-16
UNITED METHODISM IS
URGED BY BANQUETERS
Social Union Dinner Speakers Plead
for Merger to Aid in Developing
Suburban Churches.
rhe annual banquet of the Methodlst

The annual banquet Of the Methodist
Social Union was held at Metropoli-
tan NJ. e. Church last night. In all
there were zoe persons at the dinner,
which was provided by the Bible Glass
Of the church.
DR.. D. OIin Leach, president. in
troduced the following speakers: Rev.
J. S. Montgomery, D. D.; Rev. G.
Ellis Williams, OF Petworth NJ <.
Church: Rev. G. A. Luttrell. of Lin
coin Road II. E. Church; Rev. Charles
A. Shreve. of Bruen NJ. e. Church,
and Rev. c. E. Wise, OF Iowa Avenue
NJ E. Church.
1t was made clear that in the last
ten years Methodism has gained in
these new churches s6S members,
1925 Sunday School scholars and SOL
900 in value OF church property. Of
which amount $4,000 has been paid.
Rev. w. L. Mcdowell. presiding ell
der. made a strong plea for a united
Methodism to face the present oppor-
tunity in suburban work.
Mrs. d. B. Street claimed for the
women of Methodism the vision that
had given to Methodism the exploits
which had been so largely lauded in
this meeting. Under tho topic of
Things Our Church Has Yet to Do in
Washington" she pleaded for .. home
for the resident bishop and a union
of Methodism of all branches.