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Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1918-03-21

ny Associated Presa.,

tDy Associated Press.,
MOSCOW, March 2l---In Ambas-
sador Francis statement TO the Rus
sian people he declared that if Rus
STA is to become a German province
the people will lose their liberty if
they submit to the peace forced by
the Teutons. He pledged American
aid to any government that resists
the German penetration into Rus,
sia. He declared he win not leave
Russia until compelled by force
The Teuton seizure of Odessa and
the requirement of control of the
Black Sea has strengthened the be-
lief that the Germans will soon ad.
vance on Moscow and Petrograd.
The Transcaucasian Constituent as
sembly at Tiflis has refused to ratify
peace and has urged immediate war
on the Germans
The German explanation that
they are not fighting Russia when
they assist Independent Ukrainia to
defeat the Bolshsvlki forces is boot
ed By the Russian press. 1t contends
that Germanys peace with Ukrainia
Is flimsy pretext to disnember
Russia. Trotzky has SfTivsd at Mos
COW. He announced he would re-
main and assume the duties of min
lister of war If there is be war, but
would otherwise decline the post.
The commander of the Moscow de-
fenses reviewed four regiments OF
who declared unquiyocally
for war. Many experienced army OF.
ficers have joined the Bolsheviki
general staff, which welcomes them
regardless of politics
Germany now asks Rumania to
her own war munitions
as well as those left by the allied
troops
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1918-03-21
DRIVE FOR BOOKS
GAINING AEADWAY
DEMAND FOR GOOD Books WILL
CONTINUE THRoUoHoUT
THE WAR

In spite Of the fact that the mini
mum number Of books required from
Tonopah have been donated. there
VIII be no let up by the high school
boys on the campaign until the end
Of the drive on Monday, March 2s.
Even after that date there will be
a continuing demand for good books
during the continuance of the war.
Right now a large number OF first.
class adult books are wanted Very
few standard scientific works have
yet been brought In. although there
must be many such OF modern date
in Tonopah. Look through your books
and select a few OF your best friends
TO send to our soldier and sailor
boys. Notify the high school and
messengers will be sent to your
home or offices.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1918-03-21
MAKE PUBLIC THE
SHIP LOSS FIGURES

LONDON, March 21.--One OF the
most important statements made to
the country recently was the speech
delivered in the house OF commons
yesterday by Sir Eric Geddes, first
lord of the admiralty. He appeased the
demand which has become general
recently that the country should be
told the exact amount OF the ship.
ping losses and he also announced
the appointment of Great Britain's
foremost builder, Lord Pirrie, as con-
frntler general OF merchant ship
building. ~
Lord Pierrie will not be mem
her OF the board of the admiralty
but he will have direct access to the
premier and the war cabinet. His
appointment, II is indicated, will be
received with the greatest satisfac,
tion.
The total allied and neutral ton.
mage now is 100000, Sir Eric
stated, the fact that it is at this,
figure being largely due to the new
construction by the United States
and the seizure of German ships,
The output of new tonnage, con-
inued the first lord, was very low
in 1915 and reached its lowest point
in 1915.
During the last quarter of 1917,
said Sir Eric, the allies we're averag.
ing within 100000 tons monthly OF
making their losses good and were
then replacing IS per cent Of their
lost tonnage.
At the present time, the first lord
went on, forty-seven shipyards with
209 berths were engaged on ocean
going merchant vessels. The output
for the last quarter of 1917 was
$4,000 tons as against 213,00O tons
for the last quarter OF 1916. while
during the last quarter Of 1915 it
had been only $4,000 tons. In the
fourth quarter of 1917 the foreign
construction was $4,000 tons, he
stated, giving total output of $685.
900 tons while the losses In the same
period were 100000 tons, which
we're the lowest since the intensive
submarine war began.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1918-03-21
CRAZY WITH HEAT
OR SOMETHING ELSE

While John Clendennin and Ben
Hendrix, who are in the employ of
the county, were getting load of
sand for the streets yesterday morn
ing they were confronted by Gus
Maxi, Finlander who had the glare
in his eyes that comes only when one
Is crossed in love, sells Tonopah Di'
vide short or draws too many schoon'
ers across the bar. He interrogated
peremptorily Are you Germans?
If you are will shoot you"
Chief of Police Grant introduced
Maxi "a little later to Under Sheriff
Schade. He is still in detention
awaiting investigation into his men
tai status. Gus demands the privi-
lege of going to the. front. He may
get as far as the big brick house be-
tween Reno and Sparks.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1918-03-21
MUTUAL PROTECTION
SLOGAN OF STOCKMEN
ORGANIZATION FORMED YESTER.
DAY TO PUNISH HORSE AND
CATTLE THIEVES

A meeting OF the representatives
of practically all the stock men OF
southern Nevada was held yesterday
al the Goldfield Hotel in Goldfield
and there was perfected an organs
cation OF what is known as the
Southern Nevada Stockmens' Asso-
citation. J. B. Humphrey was elected
president and Benjamin J. Henly,
the Goldfield attorney, was selected
as secretary Five yice-president
were chosen to represent the various
localities Of southern Nevada. For
this district George l.. Dugah will
represent eastern Nye, the Hot Creek
section, and Ben Rogers of Smoky
Valley, northern Nye. The three
other vice.presldents are in more
remote sections. One of the pur.
poses of the organization is to pro-
tect members against cattle thieves,
a reward of $1,000 having been of
fered for Information leadlns 10 Tue
conviction OF any one guilty of steal
ing cattle or horses from any stock
men in southern Nevada. There were
thirty stockmen and stock concerns
represented at the meeting and all
Joined the organization. The head
quarters is at Goldfield and all cat.
tlemen in the southern part of the
state have the opportunity of joining
for self protection by communicating
with the secretary
The association has number OF
other plans for the betterment of
the industry.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1918-03-21
SEIZE DUTCH SHIPS
WITHOUT A HITCH
ny Associated I're.s1

hg Associated fressl
, WASHINGTON. March 2l.-Secre.
tary Daniels said reports show that
seizures of Dutch ships by the United
States proceeded without hitch.
Then the President issued an official
ordor OF previously prepared tele-
grams that we're dispatched to com.
msnding officers of the naval re.
serve forces assembled in readiness
near where the ships were moored.
The officers boarded and notified
the commanders that America had
taken charge. They hoisted the Stars
and Stripes. The naval reserves win
remain in control Of all ships until
the final allotment Is made.
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epsrInE is OPTIMISTIC

Harry Z. Epstine, Tonopah's pio-
neer broker. who is now engaged in
the brokerage business In San Fran.
cisco, returned to the coast thta
morning. He visited a number Of
properties while here and expressed
himself as still of the faith that this
camp has not yet reached the height
OF It's production. He was particular
ly pleased with the developments in
the Extension and said that he was
pleased to note that they were run
ming full capacity on An excellent
grade Of ore.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1918-03-21
DISCUSS INDUSTRIAL
WAR PRODUCTION

NY associated FRee9t
WASHINGTON, March 2l.-Indus'
trial war production was discussed
yesterday at a two,hour White House
conference between President Wilson
and heads OF six big war agencies.
It was the first of a series OF meet
ings which may be held weekly In
the future and was considered espe-
cially significant In view Of recent
advocacy In congress and elsewhere
Of q central institution to co-or-
dinate different kinds OF war activI-
ties.
Besides the President there we're
Secretary McAdoo. acting mainly In
bis capacity as director.geuerai Of
railroads; Edward N. Hurley, chair.
man Of tho shipping board. BERNARD
hafuch, chairman of the war indus
tries board; Vance Mccormick, chair
man OF the war trades board; Food
Administrator Hoover and Fuel Ad-
mlnistrator Garfield.
Each discussed general problems
confronting his department, and spe.
cal consideration was given to ship
building and rail transportation and
coal production and distribution as
aHecting those questions. Another
conference will be held next Wednes-
Gay and It Is understood they will
oe continued IL the department heads
and the President find the exchange
:" Information and ideas profitable.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1918-03-21

,sg lssssisted fFaSs.l
WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY IN
RANCE, March 2l..-Secretary OF
Var Baker continued his inspection
m the zone OF advance today in a
eold rain, owe. heavy roads and up.
der general uncomfortable condi.
tons The program included visits
10 certain divisional headquarters
that bad not previously been in
sDected, and conferences with varl.
Gus high officials.
In an Informal address TO the
Rainbow division. officially known
as the 4and division. the secretary
look occasion to explain TO the army.
a we'll IS to the people OF America,
the reasons for the military secrecy
which deprlVes the soldiers and the
population at home OF news of each
other during the present stage of the
preparations
while It was In traialns at home
saw = good deal Of the Rainbow
division" said the secretary. Then,
one day. 1t had gone to France,
where Il disappeared behinA that cur.
nlu Of military secrecy whieh must
be drawn unless We choose 70 sac
tIiice the lives OF our men for the
ake Of publicity. The enemy's
elaborate intelligence system seeks
at any cost to learn the strength,
the Preparedness and the character
Of our troops. Our own intelligence
service assures Us that the complete
knowledge OF our army In France
which some assume 10 exist, does
not exist At least, We would make
bin work for his information and
spare no pains to keep him as con-
fused as possible.
II we we're to announce the iden-
IIty Of each unit that comes to France
theu we would fully inform OF the
number and the nature OF our forces.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1918-03-21

boat survivors were rescued.
A British destroyer was damaged
but reached harbor The British cas-
ualties we're slight, there 3ere no
French casualties.
An Amsterdam dispatch says the
Kaiser teIegraphed the Rhsnish
Provincial Council: I'VE are at .
decisive moment in the war and one
of the greatest moments in German
history"
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1918-03-21
DEMANDS Of ORIENT
: FORCING UP SILVER

, ny NNHOtInteU FrenasD
NEW YORK, March 21.-A furry
has occurred in the silver market.
1t is attributed to demand for the
metal in China and India. The So
called official price. called the Of
ficial price here, was SO rs cents per
ounce, but the premium resulting
from shipments sent the price to
sSh. The difference in price rep
resents the saving in freight rates
and insurance over the Pacific as
compared with the Transatlantic
route.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1918-03-21
SECRETARY BAKER REVIEWS BRIGADE
Of FIRST AMERICANS IN FIGHT
Sammies in Full Marching Equip
ment Sweep by in Conn
pany Front

Published details about any division
are most useful to expert military
intelligence Officers in determining
the state OF the divisions training
and the probable assignment of the
division to any section
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1918-03-21
EXPLOSION KILLS
AMERICAN MARINES
NY Associated Press,

WASHINGTON, March 2l.-Lieu-
tenant Commander Elliott of the
American destroyer Manley and three
men we're killed by the explosion of
a depth charge aboard the destroyer
due to collision with British war
ship. Both vessels were damaged.
Carl Russell of Stockton, Calf, and
six other enlisted men we're injured
seriously and four slightly. The To-
cation OF the action is not mentioned,
Vice. Admiral Sims reported
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1918-03-21
RUSSIANS At psKov RETIRE

teiy Associated Prsss.l
PETROGRAD. Monday, March Is.
The Russian troops of the Pskov
sector retired ten versts, the German
ultimatum having been presented
them because of an attack on Ger
man troops.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1918-03-21
USE DUTCH SHIPS
TO TRANSPORT FOOD
~, associates Pr.s..,

IWy A19aeIatea FRaaA.J
WASHINGTON. March 9l.--lt is
announced that 100000 tons OF Dutch
ships seized In America last night
will be placed in service as soon as
prepared for sea and eargoes loaded.
They will be used principally In
food and will soon become
transports.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1918-03-21
ALLIES ENGAGE GERMAN FLOT|LLA
lBy Associated Press.l


10y Associated PreanI
LONDON, March 2l.-The Germans
began a heavy bombardment over
Wide section of the British front
shortly before dawn.
Two British and three French de-
stroyers engaged the German force
which previously bombarded Dun
kirk. II Is believed that two enemy
destroyers and two enemy torpedo
boats were sunk Enemy torpedo
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1918-03-21
ARTILLERY ACTION
HEARD At DOVER
i8y Associated Preas,,

'By Associated PreassD
LONDON, March 21.-The artillery
action on the western front is dis
tinctly heard at Dover and else
where along the east coast OF Eng
land. The conclusions shook the
doors. The heaviest firing was heard
before dawn and lasted until 7
O'clock. Bright flashes were seen at
sea from Ramsgate.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1918-03-21
TAKE OVER DUTCH SHIP

Nv Associated Preas.N
PACIFIC PORT, March 2l.--Three
Dutch steamers have been seized
here. The aggregate tonnage is
1901. The captains Of each present
ed formal portests to the naval
guards.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1918-03-21
NINETY
SLACKERS
ARRESTED
ny Associated preus>

tny Associated Press)
ST. MARY'S, Idaho, March 21-
Ninety alleged agitators or draft
evaders are being held for investi-
cation in conection with round
up of Industrial Workers of the
World and their sympathizers in
Benewah county
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1918-03-21
ADMIRALTY REPORTS
SUBMARINE LOSSES

The losses Of British merchantmen
in the last week are slightly under
the l1sses of the three preceding
weeks when during each of these
periods eighteen vessels were sunk
by mine or submarine.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1918-03-21

FRANCIS
ATTITUDE


WASHINGTON, March 2l.--Al.
though the state department indicated
that Ambassador Francis acted with.
out specific instructions in denounc.
Ing the German peace terms, his at.
titude is fully approved as an ex.
preston OF Americas attitude.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1918-03-21
- : : -,
ARRIVE IN MANcHuRiA


ivy Associated fken91
PEKIN, Tuesday. March 2O.-The
Japanese ambassador and the Chinese
rhinister to Russia, accompanied by a
number Of Americans, Japanese and
Chinese, have arrived in Manchuria
from Petrograd They were conduct
ed by. the Red Guard.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1918-03-21
Extension Co.
Ships Bullion

The Tonopah Extension MIN. .
ing Company shipped this morn. .
ing the cleanup from the mill =
'or the first half Of March. 1t .
consisted Of 1896 ounces. val .
' usd at R46.5OO. .
SNNN NN Q Q q q q q
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1918-03-21

WALTER SCOTT THATCHER
came in by auto yesterday afternoon
from jefferson Canyon. where he is
employed by the Brady Mines Com
pany.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1918-03-21
TODAY AND A YEAR AGO

Official readings Of the ther- .
mometer by the United States .
observer at Tonopah: .
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HUNS BEGIN HEAVY COMMANDMENT
ON BIG SECTOR OF BRITISH FRONT
Casualties Among the British Are
Slight While the French
Escape Unscathed

Pres)
BRITISH HEADQUARTERS FRANCE, March 2i-The Germans
launched attack wide
sut bears the ginning eneys grand
Pres 81
BERLIN artillery begun full forse on
the broad stretches Of westernfront.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1918-03-21
THE WEATHER

Tonluh. cloudy and warmer; Fri
d.y rain or SNOW
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1918-05-25
REDUCED RAIL FARE
GRANTED SOLDIERS

WASHINGTON, MAY 25-Soldiers and
sailors on furiough will be given . rate
OF one cent a mile on the railroads Of
the United states. according 70 an
nouncement Yesterday by Director Cen
erai W. c. McAdoo.
The reduction will be 10 effect for the
duration Of the war and available at
all times for men in the service.
Rules and regulations for the reduced
fare are being worked out now. As out
lined, all the soldiers and sailors viii
require in order TO obtain the rate will
be a form properly filled out by their
commanding officer indicating that they
are on furlough. travelling al their own
expense.
Il was stated that Il was hoped 10
have the necessary forms prepared and
distributed within the next few weeks
IN order that as many men as possible
that are now In training may take ad-
vantage OF IL.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1918-05-25
.FARh-T9OL DEALER
needs NO License
Retailers Are Exempted
Under Provisions OF
d-Control Act
THEY MUST NOT
PROFITEER IN WAR

WASHINGTON, May 25-Reiallers Of
farm equipment are not. required tc
obtain licenses. but measures 70 pre-
vent pronteering are to be taken. the
Department OF Agriculture announced
Yesterday, in explaining certain feat
ures Of President Wilson's recent
proclamation establishing licenlns
system for the farm implement trade
The provisions II the food-control
act OF August 49, 1917. under which
was issued the Presidents proclama-
ton OF May "a. 1918. bringing under r.
oense the manufacture importation,
distribution and storage OF tools. I'm
plements, machinery and certain other
farm equipment, expressly exempt re-
tailers as such from the licening re-
quirements A retailer Is defined as "a
person. co-partnership. firm, corpor-
alton or association not engaging in
the wholesale business whose gross
sales do not exceed 10000 Per an
mum. However, under the provisions
or the act. retailers will not be allowed
10 pro1teer: under the regulations is
sued with the Presidents proclamation
engaging in such practice will
not be able TO obtain farm equipment.
The regulations provide that a r.
censee shall not. without the express
sanction OF the Secretary OF Agricul-
ture, sell any farm equipment 10 any
person engaged in the business Of sell
Ing or utilizing such equipment, II the
licensee has knowledge that such per-
son, after the regulations became effec-
tive. has violated the provisions Of the
food-cOntrol act by making an unjust
or unreasonable rate or charge In sell
ms or otherwise handling or dealing In
such equipment. or by holding. con-
tracting for or arranging for a quantity
In excess OF the reasonable require
ments Of his business for use or sale
by him for a reasonable time.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1918-05-25
MEMORIAL SERVICE
AT HARRISON STREET

The preparation for the evening ser
vice at Harrison Street NJ 2. Church.
Seventh and Harrison streets. is apropos
OF Memorial Day Or. Anderson. the
pastor, Is making 10 a memorial for all
VINO have gone hence. He will preach
on the subject Where Are Our be
loved Dead There viii be a special
musical program. The service will be
held at 1890 o'clock. The pastor will
prsach on our Ministry to Others.
The Sunday school will meet at
o'clock. The Epworth League will con-
duct a devotional meeting at 80
o'clock
The public service In the morning
will be held al 1890 o'clock. The
pastor will preach on our Ministry 10
Others" The Sunday School will meet
of O'Clock. The Epworth League Will
conduct a devotional meeting al T.20
O'Clock.
On Thursday morning a. 10 o'clock
the congregation will Join IN a union
meeting al 81. Psuls Church. respond
ing 10 the request OF the President that
the churches OF the nation have ser
vices on Memorial day.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1918-05-25
RIVER WAR ZONE
GUARD AREREGULARS

CHESTER, Pa, May 25.-Five hundred
and thirty-two soldiers from Fort
Thomas Kentucky, transferred TO the
50th Infantry 10 guard Delaware river
shipysrds and munition factories, ar
rived in this city yesterday. Two hun
dred Of the detachment pitched tents
on a vacant lot at Seventh and Lloyd
streets. The cantonment has been
named Camp Price in honor Of BrlgadieT
General William c. Price. Jr., OF Ches-
ter, who is now In France with the
Pennsylvania artillery. Three hundred
and thiriy-two Of the regulars pitched
camp In the yards OF the Chester Ship
building Company,
Originally It was intended that the
entire quota Of regulars assigned here
would be csmped in the sun and the
Chester shipyards, but the sudden in
flux OF more than 1000 troops arriving
here resulted in the founding OF Camp
Price.
Gusrds are now stationed day and
night the entire length Of the Delaware
river
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1918-05-25
SPECIAL SERVICES In
EASTLAKE CHURCH

Major Charles Campbell. OF Phllsdel-
phis, superintendent OF West Philadsl-
phls District OF the Salvation Army.
VIII be the speaker az Eastlake VI. p.
Church tomorrow, al 1890 o'clock. His
subject will be The Salvation Army in
War and Peace" The Salvation Army
Will conduct a drive" in several other
Wilmington churches tomorrow morn
ing 10 celebrate the twenty-elghth an
niversary OF the founding OF the or
ganlzation 40 old-fashioned class meet
Ing VIII take place at 30 O'Clock. prior
10 Major Camphells address All mem
bers and friends are invited 10 this
meeting
The Bible School will convene at ?
O'Clock, under the leadership OF walter
n. Nesslner, superintendent There
are classes for all ages in this school
The Ladies' and Mems Bibls CLASSES
viii also meet IN union service. at 2
O'CLOCK, IN the church auditorium The
plans for this session have been made
by the men and every member is ne
quested 10 attend
The Christian Endeavor Society will
meet al, e.45 o'clock The frst fifteen
minutes Will be devoted 10 prayer
The peoples popular praise service
viii begin AZ 790 o'clock. led by the
Rev. Edward ". Collins. This Is q com
munlty meeting and the singing will
be led by the choir. Prof ]. Z. T.
Beardslee, director. Special selections
will be given al both morning and
evening services
The Great Invitation to the Marriage
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1918-05-25
COL. H0LZ TO
SPEAK AT FIRST

The Salvation Army in Peace and
War by Colonel Richard Hol1. OF Phil
sdelphia, will be the sermon subject in
the First Presbyterian Church, Market
above Ninth. tomorrow Uorning The
choir Will sing Come Gracious Spirit,
Dudley Buck. and Miss Louise Crown
over, soprano sololst. will sing Christ
My Refuge Case The organ numbers
will be "Chanson Triste," Tchaikowsky,
and ALA Minuetto," Grieg.
The Sunday school meets al noon
The Christian Endeavor meets at $50
O'Clock
At the evening service, at 40 o'clock,
Adiutsnt Frank Croft. OF the Salvation
Army, Philadelphia, will give an evan
gellstic address. There VIII also be a
brass quartet by members Of the saliva
ton Army.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1918-05-25
GOODMAN SERVICES.

AZ Goodman NJ. r. Church. the SUN.
day morning class AZ $50 O'Clock viii
be in charge o. J. B. Simpson. A IN,
morning service the pastor will preach
His theme viii be. A Memorial OF Lib-
erty." The Sunday school will meet Al
els O'Clock Mrs c. Gale will have
chsrge Of the Epworth League service
al 645 o'clock A representative Of
the Salvation Army will MI the pulpit
al the evening service. The Goodman
compensation will worship on Decora-
ton Day at 10 O'Clock. in 81. Paul,
Church