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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-04-12

,1vfbinr about God. II is shallow and
9bs1rd 10 say we want religion with
ont theology. unless we want a go4leas
religion II Is amazing how thinking
people can be caught with absurd
catch phrases.
snail we let our Christianity be
moulded In organization by the com
mercial trust ideal2 Shall we apply
ne underlying policies and principles
~ the Standard oil and Steel trust 70
the church work. Form a oig tIus-
OF all the denominations, save waste
and abolish competitions Mlll u !. Us ~
in religion be better than trust IN
commerce2 Is saving dollars the man.
fhfnr2 VIII the truth, compromise O
nv such cecil siastial trust making, re
COMPENSATED for by the dollars save.
to the church treasury Is the ueeu
Of the church faith or finance - -.
combinations of men and money save
the world without real, red oloode.
convfction2 Where men have real
heart deeD convictions OF TRUTH can
they be held IN a trust that supports
an sorts Of teaching about salvation
and God2 In this union movement me
evangelicals. unitarians ana sacia-
rnentarians all share alike II Is
AGAINST the scripture which says hou
shalt not yoke up the OK and the ass
together
Is not real charity better than
unfon2 There are several distine
groups Of people religiously in me
land The Jews, Catholics. Fedora
tfonists and Baptists- They do not see
things alike. shall those who 90 into
\ federation lose charity for those who
40 not feel that their convictions VIII
let them do sOI
me editor Of The Herald has this 70
say about those who do not Join ID
this interchurch union movement:
"The ministers owe 70 themselves
and to the work they profess TO os
Continued on Page %. Col -
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-04-12
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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-04-12
Martin Oil Company
These Officers Are Successful Oil Men

Gray, Llano Texas Is vicepresdent Of this
Company Trustees Mr.. Gray does need
anybody heavily oil
and OF Vice-President Trustee
Company his knowledge Of the oil husi
ovy a should be conducted
Davenport Wichita Falls. Texas, is Presi-
OF the County Attor
County, addition which he Is thor
practical
standpoint.
OF the Trustees and
is OF the United States,
experience in the West
Fields. he every field IN the
United addition which he spent several months
the Barber Asphalt Company their
in that country.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-04-12
PALM SUNDAY BRINGS MANY new
FEATURES T0EL PA50 CHURCHES

Centenary Campaign Will Be Prominent In Methodist
Ceremonies While Young Peoples Participation In
DAYS Exercises VIII Be Given Leading Part by
Many Other Congregations Throughout the City.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-04-12
CapitaI Stock 500, GOO

money operate oil company SUCCESSFULLY lomake the
greatest profits oil company be position valuable
age and PRODUCTION whenever offered the RIGHT price 1t must
have sufficient capital AHEAD misfortune happens we'll
What difference does dry hole the oa company? They
on paying BIG DIVIDENDS all the time And how about the little
company promoted lot by the owne One dry hole and the
pany Is FAILURE Every day the Martin Company acquiring
acreage and every day the Martin Company grows stronger
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-04-12

By REV. C. W. MCCALL, CENTRAL BAPTIST CHURCH
Evening journal., 1919-09-24
TO ACT ON ELKTON
CHURCH TROUBLES
investigating Commission
Will Report to Presbytery
on Monday
DR.. M'ELMOYLE TO
APPEAL TO SYNOD

4 commission appointed by the
prcsbytery Of New Castle TO inquire
into the controversy in Elkton Presby-
ierian Church, Of which the Rev. John
McElmoylc Is pastor, will submit It's
report TO Presbylery at a meeting to
be held IN Berlin, Md, on Monday next.
The Rev. Or. Charles H. Bohner, pas
tor of Hanover Presbyterian Church,
who also is moderator OF Presbytery
is chairman OF the commission investi-
eating the Elkion church trouble. The
Rev. Dr. L. Franklin smiley, pastor OF
West Presbyterian Church. is secretary
Of the commission. The report Will not
not be made public until after 70 Is
submitted 10 Presbytory. which body.
u is expected. will pass the report
along 20 the synod OF Baltimore. which
meets in Washington on October =, The
presbytery Of New Castle being aillliot-
ed with that synod. Dr. McElmoylc
has appealed 10 synod from the action
OF Presbytery. which suggested that
he resign the Elkt0n pasiOrate.
The commission appointed by Pres
bytery at the session jim Lewes six
months ago 10 investigate the Elkion
church trouble held several sessions
IN This city and Elkton and examined
Witnesses and records.
Evening journal., 1919-09-24
HIGH SALARIES FUR
.BAPTISTCLERGYMEK
Pastors Getting Less Than
So, 900 Will be Allowed
Increases
MANY CHURCHES
WITHOUT PREACHERS

NEW YORK. Sept. 2i.-Poorly paid
Baptist ministers who have been com
PEELED TO spend their life savings to buy
necessities or forced TO 20 into debt for
them in The hope that the Lord will
provide. were given a message OF cheer
yesterday by Rev. Charles A. McAlpine,
Of the Naiionil Committee of Northern
Baptist Laymen. when he announced
that the General Board Of Promotion
had taken steps TO increase their pay.
Mr.. McNpine contents that the salary
Of every Baptist pastor who receives
less than $1,000 a year should be raised
30 per cent.
Many churches In various sections OF
ihc country, including Michigan. New
Jersey and New York state, are without
pastors. he pointed oui. because Of the
shortage OF ministers. lie asserted that
the, clcrgymen are being forced, be-
cause of economic conditions, to accept
employment with other religious,
philanthropic and welfare organiza-
tions"
DR.. McApine, who recently expressed
The opinion that unless the salaries OF
clergymcn were raised he would not
blame them for Organizing unic-i apd
cNlling a countrywide strike. said that
IL had been officially brought 10 The
attention of The Board Of Promotion
that ministers are not so easy TO pro-
cure as before the war" because their
low salaries" have forced them 90 seek
other occupations.
Evening journal., 1919-09-24
MECHANICS GUARDS
SEEKING SUPPLIES

At the meeting OF Company 4. Junior
Mechanic Guards. last evening the mill
tary drill was dispensed with. The
ways and means committee, composed
NJ George W. Clifton. Sr., j. l. Nc
earns, Clinton Cohee. f. NJ. Webster
VI. ". Holiday and Harry Davis. have
several subjects under consideration
and within a short time 70 Is expected
that a representative OF the Guards
Will visit tic National Rifle Association.
at Washington, and also call upon the
War Department 90 try 10 obtain more
military supplies.
II a stranger should have strOllcd
into the Junior Mechanic Guards hall
No. Gi2 Shipley street. he would have
been surprised at the beautiful and pa
triOtic appearance OF the room. At the
front Of the room is displayed a large
banner. bearing the words. Welcome -
At one side OF the room a large service
flag. bearing thirty-three stars and
trimmed with gold. is prominent At
the other side Of the room is a large
silk American Tag, which will always be
seen in the room, together with several
smaller patriotic emblems. Before the
captains station the rifles are stacked
in groups President Wilson's picture
viii also he seen. surrounded by small
American flags and red, white and blue
bunting.
In the near future the public viii be
invited 10 attend "Open house" night
Evening journal., 1919-09-24
CATHOLICS WILL
COORDINATE WORK
Bishop Monaghan Meets
With prelates in Wash
ilgton Today
PLAN APPROVED
BY The POPE

Bishop John }. Monaghan is attend
ing a meeting OF american prclalcs Of
the Catholic church, at Tie Catholic
University, IN Washington. d. C.. to-
day
The conference. With ninety Bishops
ana AcpbishOps In attendance. includ-
ing those from The Pacific Coast, is said
TO be one OF thc largest the church has
ever held In this country. The purpose
Is TO co-ordinatc Catholic activity in an
matters OF importance 20 the church.
Cardinal Merclcr, Of Belgium. is pres-
ent and was io make an address today.
The Bishops and Archbishops plan 20
form themselves into national or
ganization under ihe leadership 0f Car
dnsl Gibbons Bishops p /. Muld0on.
OF Rockford, H. . Joseph schrembs. of
Toledo Joseph s Class. OF salt Lake
City. ana William r. Russell. acting as
a committee. were 10 submit a scheme
Ol organization.
Tn.. plan calls for a department 10
c1nirol homo and forelen missions. an-
0iner TO continue social work belGa
by tho church during ihe wal an ed-
ucatlonal department. a department 20
control various religious societies and
10 prepare literature for the secular
dld church parties.
Cardinal Gibbons has received from
Pope Benedict approval OF The pi9n
Evening journal., 1919-09-24
TR0LLEYMEN As
CLASS ARE HONEST

Declaring It as. their belief that the
tr0lleymen OF this city, as a class. are
honest. and that 10 was not the inien-
tion Of their representative. T. j. saw
yer, 20 cast reflections upon The integ-
rity Of the men. the Citizens Rights As
s0ciatiOn. last night. following a lengthy
discussion OF the application Of the VII
mingtOn and Philadelphia Traction
Company To- the Board OF Public ulili-
ties Commiss. oners for the privilege Of
charging eight cent fares, by unanimous
vote instructed their secretary 90 send
the following letter 90 the Board OF
Public Utilities Commissioners:
You are hereby pelit0ned by the
undersigned 90 have stricken from the
testimony recorded before your body
on Friday night, September 10. in con-
neclion with the hearing on the troll
ley fare question, that certain portion
OF T. J. Sawycr's testimony on behalf
Of the State Income Taxpayers De-
fense League. whereof he gave those
certain facts for record. which en-
bodied The following: That on Seplem-
Der a.. 1919, the register in a Brandy
VINE Springs car leaving Sixth and
Market streets about $40 p. m- only
showed 30 fares collected when said
car reached Elsmere. and in said car
lnere were also over % persons stand
ing
"This request is made Of your honor
able body only after careful considera-
ton by the officers and members Of
the aforesaid league Of the entire testi-
mony given by their representative and
ihe assurance that Il is their belief
that said statement should be stricken
from the records. as Il has been con-
slrued by the majority TO mean that
the integrity Of The carmen IS being
questioned, whereby this was not
the intended meaning: but on the other
hand meant 10 infer that too many per-
sons were riding free and also from
the abuses OF the transfer system. and
that said statement was
only made TO help emphasize the stale
ment Immediately preceding it. namely,
That II n more adequate system Of col
Ieciing fares was devised, it would not.
in view Of the volume OF passengers
fh7t would be carried. be necessary 10
charge more than a flve-cent fare.
This league In no way wishes TO
EAST any reflections upon the carmen, I
and therefore trusts that your honor |
,ble body will grant the petition here (
IN asked for and make IL known by 1
public announcement that such has 7.
)een granted"
Evening journal., 1919-09-24
YOUTHS CONFESS
Theft OF AUTO
Tell Police They Stole Car
from Laudenville,
N. 7. Man
ARE ANXIOUS TO
RETURN FOR TRIAL

sending word to Police Captain kelle-
her lhis morning That they desired 20
talk 10 him. Clarence Green. aged 10
year. Ernest Luther, Walter w Hon.
man and Robert Little. each aged Il
years. info med Captain keileher that
their story regarding the possession OF
lhe automobile found In their posses
sion yesterday was wrong. They then
admitted stealing the ear saying il was
owned by a lumber dealer named kibbS
~ Loudenville, y. Y, three miles from
Albany.
The youths said they took the car
from in front OF the Kibby home at
midnight on Saturday night and came
here for a ride
They also gave the police their ad-
dressc> IN Albany. saying that they did
not live in schenectady as they stated
yesterday
Chief OF Police Black. who notified
the New York police OF the arrest OF
The Young men with the car, had not
received any word from them at ,
o'clock:
All four Of the boys asked the police
To- notify their parents in Albany OF
their arrests and they have expressed
a desire 90 return 90 New York at
once.
When arrested by Park Guard Wiley
the youths said they were given the
machine they had by man who told
them 10 use it for a week and then re-
turn 10 10 New York.
Evening journal., 1919-09-24
INTERESTING TALK
TO BUSINESS men
George M. Lattlner Tells
of Great Demand Tor
Accountj
EXPLANATION GIVEN
OF PACE. SYSTEM

George NJ Lattimer, a representative
of the Pace Institute Of New York
city. addressed large meeting Of busi-
ness men and others at Goldey College
last nieht, his subject being POSTWAR
Opportunities for the Accountancy
Trained Man"
During the course Of his address. Mr..
Laltlmer gave brief resume Of bust
ness conditions a. they are at present
and told OF the opportunities for eX-
pert accountants in the government
service. lie stated that 10 is up TO
every man TO provide himself for the
future One Of the best ways. he said
10 do this was 10 take an accOuniancy
course.
lie also said that although Opporlu-
mites. I'm some lines were very slack at
the present time. yet in most govern
ment and commercial Offices experts
were badly needed
Mr. Lattimer also spoke Of his eX-
periences in the metropolis, showing
the need Of such training.
The Pace system was started ny the
Pace Brothers. afler f. years careful
study. Law work Is correlated with
HE business end OF the training in this
course, and no phase OF modern cOndi-
lions is neglected.
Pace and Pace have four schools in
New York City and the system is be-
ing used in 80 OF the leading cities OF
The country.
Evening journal., 1919-09-24
SAILOR BOYS ENJOY
CITY'S HOSPITALITY

Enlisted men and officers OF the L. :.
:. destroyer Meredith are much pleased
with their reception from the people
of Wilmington. Several dances have
been given for the boys, and the jackies
seem TO be getting themselves "in welr'
socially. if appearances mean anything.
4 dance took place at the West End
Reading Rooms last Friday for the
sailors, and another will take place this
Friday.
Even those who don't dance say that
they like the town. and one sailor re-
marked last night that they had been
treated like princes This must be
very gratifying to those who have plan
ned for the entertainment OF the "gobs.
for true appreciation, the girls say. is
reward enough.
Prior 10 yesterday, seven flremen
and one seaman had been enlisted for
service aboard the Meredith. The de-
stroyer viii stay in port until the end
Of the month.
Evening journal., 1919-09-24
BINGSW00D WELCOMES
FORMER SERVICE MEN

4 reception was given last evening
10 the returned soldiers and sailors in
the neighb0rh0Od Of Kingsw0Od VI. +
Church. Fourteenth and Claymont Sts
Tho church was decorated with the ma
tonal colors and the large service flag
Of The congregation. Welcome was cx-
tended 10 The returned men by the pas
tor the Rev Charles C.. Harris.
An interesting program Of music
was given. Onc Of the fixtures was
the selections given by the church
choir. Among the other entertainers
were Mrs. +. L. Wilson. Miss Martha
Wilson. Mss Edna Phillips. Miss Beu-
lah Robinson. Herman Walker, Miss
Martha Wilson. Blair Capaugh. Miss
Reta Raughly and Mss Cassie Bow
crs.
There were about 40 former service
men and civilians present After tho
reception refreshments We're served.
Evening journal., 1919-09-24
GUARDIANS NAMED
IN ORPHANS COURT

In Orphans Court this morning
guardians were appointed as follows:
Mary VI. Hail. guardian Of Leonard,
Benjamin and Lillian Hall; Warren
Hall. guardian OF Helen. May and
Thomas 4. Hall: Walter Earl Witsh
guardian OF Walter Earl Witsil Jr.;
Enoch Moore. Jr.. guardian Of Frances
Virginia Moore, and Morgan j. King
guardian OF Julian II. King.
George Lodge was granted an order
Of sale on the estate Of Joseph Lloyd,
deceased.
George w. Davis made return Of sale
Of real estate Of Fannie +. James, de-
ceased. The sale was confirmed.
William F. Kuriz made return Of
sale OF real estate Of Julia X. Huber. a
minor. The sale was confirmed.
Evening journal., 1919-09-24
GAS CO. EMPLOYEES
In SOCIAL REUNION

A social reunion Of all employees OF
the Wilmington Gas Company was
held last night, at the company's
office, No. s27 Market street. it being
the first session, Of the fall and winter
Harold :. Schutt. general manager OF
the Geist properties, Of which the VII
mington plant is n part, made an ad-
dress and DR.. II. w Howell. the COM
pany physician, gave an instructive
talk on "flu' prevention and first aid.
Mr.. Bonner, Of the Welsbach Company.
gave demonstrations Of lighting and the
care OF lighting fixtures. There was a
general discussion Of subjects pertain
ing TO the business.
\ social session, followed with music
and refreshments. were served.
Evening journal., 1919-09-24
WIGGANS ACQUITTED
OF ROBBERY CHARGE
Claimed He Assisted Com
plainant After Another
Man Assaulted Him
DANIEL BRANNER
IS FINED $l00

Before Judge Conrad in Court OF Gen
eral Sessions, ;his morning, George
Burd. a boy Of i6 years charged With
larceny. was paroled TO Probation Onl-
Ger Frank stout for term OF two
years.
Harry Virgins. charged with assault
with intent 10 commit robbery. on Cur
lls Cannon, a Negro. was placed on trial
before Judge Conrad and a jury J..
Frank Ball represented The defendant
and Deputy Atlorncy-Gencral Green
conducted the prosecution.
Virgins is alleged 10 have stopped
Cannon aud asked him for change for
50. following whiclf-hc is charged with
"blackiacklng' Cannon and attempting
10 rob him.
Cannon testified TO the Incidents lead
ing up 10 the affair. Officers Burchenal
and West related how they chased
Virgins several blocks before he was
apprehcnded
The defense coniendcd that Virgins
at no time attempted 10 take money
from Cannon.
Virgins said that the other man with
him assaulted Cannon and ihathe Wig
gins had actually pulled The other
man or after Cannon had been knocked
down.
Virgins admitted having served, a
year in the workhouse. After being
out about ten minutes, the jury re-
turned a verdict OF not guilty
The case against May Godfrey.
charged with assault with intent 20
commit murder. was retired upon ap-
pllcation OF Attorney General Rein
hardt
Emilio Clrbonello. charged with vio-
lailng the social vice law, changed his
plea TO guilty. through his counsel
This case will be disposed Of tpmor-
row morning
Robert Devenney, charged with forg-
cry, pleaded guilty He was parOled TO
Probation Oflcer Frank Stout for
term Of two years. John +. MallOy rep
resented Dcvenney
sam Glenn. Negro. charged with lar
ceny, was paroled for a term OF two
years. upon The application Of his coun
sci. l.. Irving Handy
Daniel Branner. charged with I'M
proper conduct. was fined 500 and costs.
lie was represented by Philip l.. Gar
rett. 4 similar charge was nolle
pressed
John Koma. charged with assault with
intent 20 commit murder. changed his
plea 10 guilty Of assault Edwin r.
Cochran. Jr.. represented koma. judge
Conrad imposed a fine Of $50 and costs.
In the Court Of General sessions This
morning. Anna Chandler and Lillian
Gravenor were acquitted 10y iuries. on
charges Of soliciting. They were tried
separately before Judge Rice, in Court
Room No. ,
Evening journal., 1919-09-24
STRICKEN
AFTER Singing
Alfred Coverdale Succumbs
After Night With Cor
munity Chorus
WAS WELL KNOWN
CITY CHOIR LEADER

-Stricken with 9p0pieXy while az a
rehearsal % The Wilmington COMMIT
nifty Chorus ln lhe High school audi
tOrium las, nigii. following a meeting
OF the executive committee OF The
chorus. Alfred C0verdalc. aged y years.
OF No 2O0i West sixth street. was re-
moved 10 his home in the police ambu-
lance. where he died at , o'clock This
morning. Mr.. Coyerdale, who was o
well known singer w3s accompanied TO
Tile meeting by his wife and was with
her when taken il.
He had been complaining OF q head
ache for several days but had not been
under physicians care.
Mr.. COyerdale. who was a member Of
the Odd Fellows, had been leader Of
the cho,rs sc =. Stephens Lutheran
Church and OF 81 Lukes Reformed p
r. Church and had been Interested in
the community chorus since it was Or
ganized. He called the chorus meeting
together last night and after the mem
bers had sung several songs. he was
about TO start the business session when
he was taken iil and made his way 90
the ante room.
\ young woman in the audience no
ticing his condition. investigated and
found that he was III and called Dr.
Julian Adair. vino was IN The audience.
Mr. Coverdale was conscious Wll
the last.
lie is survived by his wife. and one
son. Leonard VI. Coverdsle. and tw)
sisters and brother. Mrs. c. II. Start
and Mrs. Mary Wiyel. OF this city, ami
Edward J. COverdale. OF phiiaisTllil.
The funeral Will take place from his
late home. on Saturday afternoon. al
= 30 o'clock. with interment in silver
Srook cemetery.
Evening journal., 1919-09-24
W. H. S. ALUMNAE
EXPECTS BEST YEAR

At the meeting OF the High School
Alumnac Association. held on Monday
night. the following committee was ap-
pointed 10 cooperate with the teachers
Of this city: Miss Edith Bakey, chair
man: Miss Anna =. Fredd. Mrs. Paul
Cranston. Miss Lucy Diverty, Miss LII
Han Rosin. Mrs. Josiah Bacon and Miss
Catherine Allies.
Tho following committee was APP
pointed 90 cooperate with the students
in consultation OF studies and future
courses Mrs Ella u. b. Somple, chair
man: Miss selma Backrack, Miss Eliza
beth Gooding and Miss Elizabeth Down
ward
Tho alumnae will give a farce some
time This winter. the committee Of
which will be appointed later.
Miss Mildred Lee Carrier was appoint
ed chairman Of publicity. for The Alum
nae notes 20 appear in the "Whisp,
ihc W. " :. magazine. Miss Josephine
sharpless was appointed chairman a.
secure the use OF gymnasium 10 be
used one night a week by the associa-
llon.
10 mas announced at The meeilnl
that the dues OF members This yea
would be 81. 80 cents going 90 IN
scholarship fund and 30 cents in th'
general fund Of The association. TIT
old system OF collecting dues will b,
used this year: that is. that one mem
Der Of each class VIII collect FOR her
class alone.
The next meeting Of The association
viii be held on November 2i The
officers Of The Alumnae are anxious
that this be the banner year in mem
bership and are doing everything 10
attract the girl graduates.
The date of the Tlalowe'en dance will
be announced later.
The officers Of The association are /.
President. Miss Mary +. Dorsey: vice.
president. Miss Florence VI. Brackin;
treasurer Miss Nell Kennedy: CORE
spending secretary. Miss Irene Brown:
recording secretary. Miss Pauline
Aschenb3ch