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12 is 45 EVENING STAR: WASHINGTON, D.C, SATURDAY, "NOVEMBER SOWE CITY PASTORS. |® he has lived in Ws become identified ests. ‘The We The Washington Presbytery and Its Members. THE BODY TO MEET MONDAY. merged into the ‘Westminster was nes of Ministers of the Presbyterian | first time in Dec Lvaumndte ‘of the City—Distinguished Di- vines and Famous Churches—History of the Presbytery. worship, and a ne ‘The Presbyterian churches of the District ‘and those in the adjacent region of Maryland and Virginia constitute the presbytery of Wash- ington city, which meets on Monday in this city. This presbytery was organized in its present form in 1870, but it is the representa- tive of a much older organization of Presby- terians in this locality. dating as far back as 1718, when the church at Bladensburg was established. Next in point of age comes the First Church of Alexandria, organized in 1772; then the West, Street Church, Georgetown, in 1780, and the First Presbyterian Church, on 434 street, in ‘All the churehesin this locality during the past century were connected with the old presbytery of Donegal, Pa. In the year 1786 the presbytery of Baltimore was organized, but such was the growth of the church that in 2 bytery was powterdayr the District of Columbia was constituted. As one of the results of the sepa- ration of the church at large into the old and new school assemblies the vear 1837 witnessed the division of the presbytery, some of the churches withdrawing and forming the pres- bytery of the Potomac, which was in con- nection with the old school assembly. During the war the churches in the adjoining states connected with both presbyteries did not main- tain their relations, owing to the unsettled con- dition of public affairs. In the year 1870 the Present presbytery was organized by the union Of the two presbyteries. The presbytery of ‘Washington city consists of about thirty-two ministers and has under its care twenty-seven churehes, connected with which are 5,454 com- municants. ruling elders, 68 ‘deacons, 6.814 Sabbath school members, and Scandidates for the Gospel ministry, while the amount of contributions for church work during the year 4 Rulin; Yount, Abraham Depue. Handy, Thomas Albert G. Yount, liam A. H. Church, Messer. Its birthplace was ton. This desire Rev. Joseph T. Kelly, Rev. with encourage Patch, Rev. Charles B. iell, Rev. Nehe- mish ‘Cobb, Rev. Archibald McSween, Rev. ‘Theodore 8. Wynkoop. Rev. Francis M. ‘Todd, Rev. James G. Craighead, D.D., Res. William A. Bartlett. D.D., H. A. Bulkley, Rev. J. William Mel bun, Rev. William . be held on Sabl little frame school Duddington place). But the church school_room: then, Hon. B. B. Frene! buildings, a large r of post off rge P. Van it F. Hershe T. Da Rev. J. Rev. Grimke, Re Benjamin F. REY. BYRON SUNDERLAND, D.1 ‘The earliest days of the First Presbyterian Thurch antedate the moving of the seat of gov- wnment to the District. In 1795, at a meeting ddison Whitaker, Maxwell | Sabbath morn: The enterprise April 11a chureh ner of 4thand B the name Capitol the propert: rge edifi Chester has been from i Hudson, Princeton ¢ of the presbytery at Bladensburg, Rev. John Brackenrilg: vices in the fe carpenter's ‘an acale: ward in the rk, P- | New York Avenue 2 a frame chapel was erected on South Capitol street between B and C streets, and it was used till 1827, when it was sold toa plored ¢01 hich afterward was known as now known a of B and Ist sti ords of | the for over thre« when the of moving from Nouth Capi- tol street was under discussion the location of the church west of Tiber creek (2d street) met with strenuous opposition owing to the doubts as to keeping up acongreration so far from Capitol Hill. “The present site was, however, selected. and in 1828 the new edifice was dedi- cated. Rev. Dr. Reuben Post was then the tor, and after him came Dr. McLean, Yiccore. Iich, ‘Sprole, and’ Ballentine. ‘Tho Present pastor, Kev. Dr. Sunderland, was in- stalled in 1 ‘Being the oldest church of the denomination in the District, its membership from time to time formed the nucleus of other ehurches. After Dr. Sunderland was installed the congregation increased rapidly and the edi- fice was rebuilt. Despite its location down town and the growth of the residence portion of the city in other directions, the church un- der Dr. Sunderland's pastorate has held its own. It has always had a congregation of good quality. Among the attendants there at differ- ent times have been Gen. Jackson, John Quincy Adams, James K. Polk, Franklin Pierce, Jam Buchanan, Thomas H. Benton, Lewis Cass and & fair proportion of Senators and Representa- tives. President and Mrs. Cleveland were al- Most constant attendants. At the present time there are about 320 communicants and a fine Sunday school. The church is free from debt ‘and in good, healthy condition. ‘The pastor, Rev. Dr. Sunderland, was born at Shoreham, V v. 22, 1819, and has therefore passed his three-score and ten, but continues in fine health and apparently has a long lease of life. He was educated at Newton Academy and Middleburg College, graduating from the latter in 1835. Then he was principal of an acad N.Y. 1840, Rev. George 0. Ind., and was grad After ten yearw called in 1873 to Church, where he vember 9, 1873. whi ministrations. of ‘The Assemb! “Fifth Presbyteriat church waa chang the in Washington at was planned, and were received twenty-two states when the church and was licensed by the presbytery of New ¥ sekcity in 1843. His first charge was at Batavia, New York, where he remained till 1851, and’ accepted a’ call to Syracuse, where he’ was whea he received the call to the First Chi nd with the excep- | with the church an ean Chapel in ranted by his congregation, he has been with ‘them since. REV. BENJAMIN F. PITTINGER, D-D. Rev. Benjamin F. Bittinger, DD., the pastor Of Westminster Presbyterian Church, was born 4m Pennsylvania in 1824. He was one of three chai unanimity dition, provements in the Rev. Joseph T. Charch, is an exc prophet is not wi all of shen were ministers. He St the Princeton Se y under Archibald Alexander, that stout = yterianism. and was ordained by ytery of Luzerne in 1847. Next to Dr. erland he is the oldest Presbyterian min- ister in the city, having been connected with Westminster Church since 1957. His first qharge was at Tamaqua, Pa., but he came to | wi this city in 1857 and has been pastor of West M minster Church ever since with the exception of four or five years when he was at Ellicott Dr. Bittinger has been the stated clerk trict for the past sev- the author of a manual of which has become ‘church. As stated clerk be ia a8 : arc! stated el an uthority on ail questions of ecclesiastical gov- ernment, and his advice and counsel are sought (moll eccasions. His vastoral relations have brothers, studied theology old Dr. of Presb; education i = was pre for stitute. Being hi Se: rp talon moe ter of his church, but of the whole community, for in he has festminster the old F Street Church that used to be located where Willard Hall now is, organized in 1852, originally as the Seventh Street Church, but its name was changed in December, 1878. structure, on 7th street near D southwest, was completed and occupied as though not a large one, is a cozy and attractive one. It has recently bees fitted with all the conveniences for church has been added. | Westminster, has always been one of the most active churches in all good works. The church officers are as follows: elders—Alexander Garden, A. G. ‘m. M. Bittin, Holmes, president; J. Whittley Herron, secre- tary; Abraham Depue, treasurer: Allen Wall, REV. DR. JOHN CHESTER. Metropolitan Presbyterian Church originated in 1864 as the Capito} Hill Presbyterian Church. viduals, who felt an earnest desire to establish @ Presbyterian church in that part of Washing- John Chester (then pastor of the Presbyterian Church, Burlington, —N.J. ent from the Presbyterian | pastors and from a few familes residing near the Capitol, he gave Ist street southeast (on the site of the present ‘and post roads) on the first floor of the House wing of the Capitol was utilized for se this room the church observed the sacraments of the Lord’s Supper and of baptism. This is believed to be the only time these ordinances have been observed in the Capitol building. Year a commodious chapel erected on the cor- Metropolitan Church, owin of both churches. was dedicated in 1872. Rev. John ars, from whence he came to ithered in 1864 the nucleus of ropolitan Church. mtinnous service in the Govern- Hospital for the Insane, and he is also i respondent of the New York REV. GEORGE 0. LITTLE. ¥ | in 1860 and Lane Theological Seminary in 1863. brothers, all of whom are ministers of the Presbyterian church. He has give success to preacher and pastor. Originality and vigor characterize his pulpit While retaining ever simplicity le and puri seldom interests and impresses by the unusual, striking and attractive form in which his thought is presented. Presb} ganized March 9, 1853, unde: the members March 13, 1855, the name of the title in compliment to the general assembly of Presbyterian church, which was in session pastor much reduced in membership, about 125 members from another organization united Key. Charles B. Boynton, D.D. Dr. resigned in 1873 on account of ill health and | called was succeeded by Mr. Little. In these twenty years there has been a slow but steady grow! terized by a remarkable harmony ani ‘The church is in a prosperous con- a bright outlook for future usefal- ness. ‘About $4,000 is being expended for im- REV. JOSEPH T. KELLY. members were too poor to erect a church build. ing. Finally, however, funds were ground where the p tare, of Fourth Church May 5, 1874, which the of large and wa truck net outy | aad enrol an such wih kis venerable feise? tions at the various services the late Ree. Dr. J.C, Smith tll the death of test. 80 long that was purchased from Nich- | was educated at Union College and Union Semi- i ' i the famous Bank . His first t N. ¥.. ne ent ee Se ot oe ees brick | where be een ye oc years. Church was the offshoot of New York Avenue Church, i ure! pomized. tn 1852, ina us condition. Mr. Kelly, with his family, renides nt 519 4th street northwest. ‘The Fourth Church, located on 9th and G streets northwest, is upward of sixt, 5 > in in the Rev. J. the corner of 9th and H strects about 1828. y growing the congregation obtained 8 lot on the east side of 9th street, immediat present ® church for the ember, 1853. The building, m renovated and re- ind handsome ipe organ his Continued antil his deaths in 1868." Tse church thus formed. has experienced a pros- Perity thes has continued unchecked fo the it time. Since Dr. Gurley’s death the kasore of the church ‘have been Rev. 8. 8. itchell, D.D., Rev. John R. Paxton, D.D., and Rev, Wm. Alvin Bartlett, D.D. . The large congregat fill the spacious auditorium of the church are a 'b- | tribute to the pulpit ability of the pastor, Dr. Bartlett, He fs an attractive speaker and his eloquent pulpit efforts are made without the use of manuscript. Dr. Bartlett graduated from Hamilton College and the Union Theo- logical Seminary. He spent two years in Ger- many pursuing his studies and matriculated at ten ‘universities. His first pastorate was in Brooklyn, where he spent ten years. He was then called to a church in Chicago and his next charge was in Indianapolis. From this latter Place he was called to his present charge in 882. The officers of the New York Avenue Church are as follow Elders—John W. Foster, Jacob R. Van Mater, Charles B. Bailey, Samuel F. Phillips, H. 0. Claughton, N. A. Robbins, 8. L. Crissey, W. B. Gurley, John Randolph and Henry H. Wells. Deacons—Charles 8. Bradley, Robert P. A. Denham, John D. MéChesney,’ Benjamin C. Somerwell, Frank 0. Beckett, Dr. James A. Freer, Wm. B. Robinson, Charles E. Foster, J. R, Imbrie and Philip F. Larner. ‘Trustees—Brainard H.Warner,John W.Doug- lass, J. Ormond Wilson, Frederick Pilling John M. ‘Harlan, Noble D. Larner and John W. ‘Thompson. REV. CHARLES B. RAMSDELL. Rev. Charles B. Ramsdell, the present pastor of the North Presbyterian Church, situated on Nostreet between 9th and 10th streets north- ig Dr. Danforth was succeeded by the lato Dr. Mason Noble in 1832 and in Sep- tember, 1839, the late John C. Smith was called and insialled as apastor. As the city increased in tion the congregation kept full pace, and for many years it fed in numbers, all othet churches of the denomination approximating a thousand communicants. Though the estal lishment of other churches has from time to time drawn largely from its membership the church has contintied to pi and many of those raised i cling to it. "The church is an exceedingly healthy one finan- cially and otherwise. REY. GEORGE B. PATCH. 4 Unity Church, the small Presbyterian church at the southeast corner of 14th and R streets, basa fine location and a large field to cover, a r, Charles B.’ Church, ons—Samuel W. K. Z Taylor. | Trustees—D. cepting call to the church at Mount Auburn, Cincinnati, he had completed a pastorate of two years when call wus made to the ‘church in this city. e of D.D. was conferred upon him by alma mater a few years ago. He has man; distinguished ple “in official and social life among the regular attendants of the church. President Harrison has a pew there. ‘The cabi- Ret in represented by Secretary Biaine, Secre- tary Windom and Postmaster General Wana- paaker. Col. John Hay and anembers of both jouses of Congress are among the pew holders. ‘The church has or nized a snoceestal mission in Georgetown, where # chapel has recently been erected. REV. SCOTT F, HERSHEY. The Sixth Presbyterian Church was organized January 23, 1858,with thirty-two members. The Rev. Dr. Mason Noble, so much revered, be- wrence H. Hopkins, Wil- , Oliver O. Spicer, George in the hearts of afew indi- being communicated, Rev. (J..) came to this field, and meeting t 7 the nearest Presbyterian church is quite ae away. Ever since its beginning in 1881 thi church has grown rapidly, so that from the Platten ea notice that a service would | emall meetings that used tobe a fn tie Unhed Slate avy Sribentaarsee 3 ‘el 2 , i lall it now has a cl , & membership of over is city. 55 3 ai — brates Hy = ina de Sunday oon alibi sae this city. In 1855 he was directed by the gov- members. Rev. George B. Patch, the pastor, was born ic | at Hartford, Vt., and educated at Dartmon Tee ae rea bered | Okage Vio fare Geaes Ch Wenn i, commissioner of public | snd studied. theology here, bein Hensel to oor i reach in 1873 an ined and. installed in eere ute) on CHaAra Reered LISTE.” His rel charge van ct tha Eaters Pres, byterian Church, but for the last six years he has been the pastor of Unity, where hin minis tration has n attended with the greatest ernment to the service of the navy in the Medi- terranean waters and his ministrations to the church came toa close. The membership had alittle more than doubled. The church su plied its pulpit as best it could until 1858 with: outany growth. Dr. Noble, having returned, again took up the ministry in the cone Carma and loved. In 1862 is chaplaincy in the navy again took him from the city; but he had increased the “fr west, was born in New York city in 1843. At the age of fourteen he went west and was first vices. While occupying : bership to 132. ‘The church was without a Giccens and marked bya wonderful growth in | employed in the office of his unclo, Gen, Ward | mon 1864, during which time i the church. Unity is not the offshoot of | 8 Barnett, chief surveyor general of Kansas | Paster alll 186, during which time t bad any other church, the meetin; of 1881. an accession of only four members. In the fall of 1864 Rev. George H. Smyth became and remained with the ut was the outgrowth of held in Clabangh Hall in the fall The church was organized in that hall and Nebraska, with headquarters at Nebraska City. In 1861'he came east again and joined the Union army and served throughout the was so successful that by pastor, was organized and within a church until 1869, when Hill was changed to that of to the union of : h ! Rev. George P. Noble, son of Dr. Noble, sty in March, 1882, but in the fall of 1984 it moved | entire war. While residing in Washington in lied the church until 1871. i streets sonthenst, In 1868 | into the chapel that coversia small portion of | 1965 ho aided in, the establishment “ot “his | Pounder of he hey ae a te the its property on 14th street. Already this chapel has proved to be inadequate to accommodate the large congregations that attend the ser- vices, and steps are now being taken looking fowatd the erection of a handsome structure present church and the following year started the Bethany Mission, corner of 13th street and Ohio avenue. Deciding upon the ministry as a life work he entered Yale Claes in 1868, and was one of the editors of the Yale Literary Dr. Noble, took up the pastorate for the third time, and remained until his death, in the fall of 1881, “Rev. Franklin Noble, another son of Dr. Nobie, acted as temporary supply until the fa ‘The present the pastor of this church i the « 4 of 1882, when the Rov. Fi Burdick was very commencement. He was born in | that will cover the entire lot and be a notable | sfagazine. He graduated with honor from the N- X., in 1882, was graduated at addition to the churches of the city. Unity | college in 1872. ‘He then entered upon » theo- | {aus (M4 Served until the early months of College in | 1851 and then | Church is free from debt and is in a flourishing | jogical course and passed one year at Princeton ‘The present pastor, Rev. Scott F. Hershey, the medical department _of | condition every way College and two years ‘at the Union | peggn his work with the church om theme oe Ce eee Cae REV. T. 8. WYNKOOP. pete = he in Cararae in airs October, 1887, and his labors have been crowned. his degree of M-D. He practiced med-| poy pg. Wynkoop is by no meansasolda| He was temporarily in charge of | with great success. His methods are direct years and then entered Prinee-| | Re beeen . churehes at Winterport, Me., and Wolfeboro’, | and practi i i i Seminary in 1858. “He was pas- | looking man as his picture or his years would | XH "The samo year, 1815, he necepted a call | 04 Practical. He discards notes in the pulpit of. the Presbyterian Church in Burlington, | make him out to be. for he was born November ‘a firm advocate of congregational si ing. ‘The increase in the membership of the church and in the attendance at the various services is an evidence of the success of Dr. Hershey's methods and his personal pop- ularity. Dr. Hershey was born in La Fayetto, Ind., "thirty-eight ‘years ago. Ho is = graduate of Hetlelberg University, from which institution he received the degree of doctor of philosophy in recognition of work he had done in philosophical research. He has occupied the lecture platform with great present pastorate and was ordained and installed in December of that year. Under his ministry the church has ben enlarged, the membership has increased and many of the most efficient Christian workers in the city have been trained. He is at present the secré- tary of the Presbyterian alliance of this city, chairman of the judicial court of presbytery anda member of the committee on. the revi- sion of confession of faith. He was the nomi- nee of the republicans for the chaplainship of In 1874 he © of D.D. from the Univer- In 1878 ‘yin the New Windsor Col- Dr. Chester is the oldest ‘The church over which he the House of Representatives at the heginning | oose, bu i . pastor continuously for nearly twenty- site preant Congres. ‘The chuck bocce a pe weal eee rs has mp ce — — (the resents ae ite —— ea vere his congregation feol the impulse of his strong Chureh) ie mem- December, havin een organized as the | vitality ii 7 “ ship ofall the Presbyterian churches in this city. Vitality and zeal in Christian work. In 1880 he firgt colony from the New York Avenue Church inl first pastor of the church was the Rev. Mr. Fox, now of Detroit, Mich. He was followed by Rev. Mr. Mason and Dr. Ramadell, the present incumbent, succeeded him. All of the departments of church work are well organ ized and there ix a steady growth in every di- rection. There is no debt of any kind on the church and the church proper has probably as complete a system of receiving, distributing and accounting for whatever moneys are con- tributed as any in the District. It has recently started a Sabbath school with reference to the ultimate establishment of a church at the junc- tion of North Capitol street and New York avenue. REV. DR. THOMAS FULLERTON. Dr. Thomas Fullerton, pastor of the West Street Church, Georgetown, was born in Chilli- gothe county, Ohio, and graduated from the was cliosen a member of the World's Alliance of Reformed Churches, and was. the you: est member of the ‘Philadelphia council, which was made up of _represent- ative men of the Presbyterian church through- out the world. In 1884 he was a member of the Belfast (Ireland) council of the same body. REV. Wa. 8. MILLER. Rev. Mr. William 8, Miller, the present pas- tor of the Gurley Church, was born in western Pennsylvania and graduated from Princeton Little was born in Madison, juated from Amherst College 22, 1889, at Wilmington, Del. His father and his grandfather were ministers before him and he himself was received into the full commun- ion of the church when but fourteen years of ge. He graduated from Yale in 1861 and from She Printion Thaclagieal Seasinney thoes some later. On October 4, 1864, he was ordained and installed as the pastor of the Second Presbyte- Tian Church (0. 8.) of Huntington, L. L, then just organized. While still in the seminary at inceton Mr. Wynkoop became deeply inter. ested in the question of foreign missions, this interest being greatly strengthened by’ fre- quent correspondence with foreign missionaries in the field. “In. 1868, when the Farrukhabad mission of North India was founded, he re- signed his pastorate and went to India, bein, appointed to Allahabad, where he remained al ¢ time he was in India. In addition to the ordinary duties of a missionary he took part in founding the Indian Evangelical Review, the common organ of Protestant missions in India, and also did exceptionally good work as secre- ‘y of the North Indian Tract Society in pro- moting a Hindi and Urdu literature. In 1872 he was actively instrumental in founding the theological training school of the synod of India, in which he labored until 1876, when, after returning from a six months’ furlough America, he was called back by the death of his father and was compelled to give up misdonary work for an indefinite period. In 1878 he was estern Presbyterian Church and has since labored there with acceptance and success, The Western Church was formally organized astorate in Indiana he was Assembly's Presbyterian ‘was installed as pastor No- Mr. Little is one of four of gospel truth he not | ta in 1875. He entered the 0 Allegheny the following year and graduated in 1878. fe was ordained the same year over the Beulah in the suburbs of Pitte- urg, Pa. In 1883 he came to Washington and took charge of the Gurley Chapel, then a mis- sion of the New York Avenue Church. In Feb- Tuary of the following year the Gurley Memo- rial Church was organized and he was installed pastor in March of ‘the same year. At present ere are upward of 250 members and the Sab- bath school has about 700 members. The church sep »yterian Church was or- the name of the n Church.” At a meeting of ed to its present style and Miami University, where he was the contemy rary of ex-Speaker of the House Milton Sailor, Whitelaw Reid and President Harrison. the time when the ent He studied law with the Hon. Samuel Gallo- rise contributions for the ebjoct cultured fully at- is a native of Schnectady, N. Y., and — 29, 1890-SIXTEEN PAGES. UNCLE “BILL'S” STORIES. ‘They Are Pretty Big, But They Savor of Originality. ‘From the New York Tribune. It was a time of great excitement in one of the small villages on the Hudson. The sea ser- Pent had been seen in the river and astounding tales of its aize, strength and voracity had come tocurdle the blood and stiffen the hair of the in- habitants. Old “Unele Bill” Williams was par- ticularly excited over the news and his active imagination had pictared to his uneducated mind such an array of hideous shapes that he became positively daft on the subject. All his life had been spent on the river, but at this time he did not to venture upon the water at all. When asked to go on an errand across the Hudson he absolutely refused. He said he wasn’ ‘on no river will while that thar with eves as big as saucers and toeth like a buzz saw wag in thar.” Not he, indeed. “Why, my gran'pop, what fit into the revolu- tionary war, was crossin’ the river one mornin’ in a row boat an’ one of them big sea sarpints ¢ome shootin’ up alongside an’ jumped right inter the boat. Gran'pop was so scared at fust he didn’t know wat ter do, but when the sar pint made a jump at ‘im he jist shd over the starn and hung onter the keel. He secn the *arpint lookin’ down at him over the side of the boat an’ then ‘gin to come over arter him. Gran’pop got a good grip on the keel an’ the ‘pp to the bow. under, the boat, was caution. He got to the bow an’ hauled’ his self inter the boat and got holt of an oar an’ when the sea sarpint come up hit hima whack over the head what knocked him silly. ‘The he took the painter an’ cotched the sea sarpint “round the neck an’ chopped his head off. an’ if you goup to Fort Moncarmery you kin see it Fit. No, sir, you don't ketch me on no river now. After a week or two had passed with no fur- ther tidings of the dreaded “sea sarpint” the id man was led to row the writer across of maturity and bids fair to rival ‘many of the | lespal ceaeat the ede eange & IarEe aturgoon older churches. It had its origin in the rapid | W el Frowth of Presbyterianian in that section, and | post, rae es caer J menor, Rev. Dr. M:N. Cornelius, is emi-| ““One a'ternoon I was rowin’ up to Fort Mon- ently qualitied to increase the interest mani- | earmery when I come ap wetungen tote fested in that church. on the water. I t : ; . _Lrowed up to ‘im withont mak- Dr. Cornelius is a native of Penn: Ang no noise, an’ got w 4 the bow an’ leaned graduated in theology at the ‘eae over an’ caught a couple of half hitches ‘round al Seminary at Allegheny Cit his tail with the painter, an’ went up the river faster'n the Mary Powell. He hus held pastorates at Oakdal Pa.; Pasadena, Cal., and San Francisc “Why, Unele ‘Bill, I should think he would have dived and upset the boat.” He was called from’ the Howard Church, San ‘No, sir; he tried that, but I got in the starn Francisco, to the Eastern Church of this cit an’, though he shook me up purty god, Thane last spring. His work in Pasadena, Cal., was phenomenal. From a congregation of 100 to) on,’an’ then be began to go up the river jist like the Mary.” that of 1,000 and from a church property worth @ “How did you get loose from him, Uncle / 000 to one worth $100,000 in th: rs is | considered an unusual record. He is a «ne- .“Oh, bimeby he gat tired, an’ then I hauled him up an’ cracked his head with ‘noar.” » Fla., he was recalled by this church and renewed his pastorate relations with it in Feb- ruary, 1889. REV. DR. M. N. CORNELIUS. The Eastern Presbyterian’Church is one of the most flourishing organizations in that sec tian of the city. Though young it has the vigor ania: and cessful lecturer and usually has more applica- tions than he can answer. Dr. Cornelius has an enviable record as an organizer and church builder and a successful pastor, and as the demands of that rapidly growing section of the city in which he labors’ required just such talent and leadership he was called. wisdom of their choice is manifest in the great prosperity attending the few months of service already rendered. The congregation will soon begin the erection of a handsome chureb, probably on Maryland 3 ——+e+—_____ THE HONORS WERE EVEN. ‘Isuppose, Uncle Bill, you were a strong man in your day?” “Wall, I eould kin tell you that. Broat wes onto the slop (@ had ter git a load of ore at Thar was abig hunk of ore that twelve men had been t wheelbarrer. They couldn't gi Croat ses to me: how thet aboard?’ I told him do; and then I went ashore an’ that hunk of ore, histed her an’ took her abourd the slop and dumped ‘er in me an’ Capt. together. we ‘er in, un’ Cap'n ir we goin’ to git A Street Car Incident Where Two Old Women Disputed Over Age. From the Brooklyn Citizen. A street car incident seems to illustrate the Unconsciousness of apparent age. An old lady on entering a crowded car caught the strap and by chance took her stand directly in front of a | Indy passenger apparently as old as herselt. The possessor of the seat was up in a mo- ment. “Have my seat, madam,” she exclaimed, with audible courtesy. “You are older than Iam. “Older than you!” retorted the other; “I beg a thousand pardons for contradicting my elder, but indeed, madam, you are mistaken. Keep your seat.” “But I am sure you are older than I.” “And I am equally sure that I am not. Will you be good enough to resume your place?” Tot while an older woman stand situation was wing interesting, but though all smiled, no one seetied. moved %0 rex ve matters by offering a second seat, Both old persons were pretty well warmed up by this time. First’ one sniffed, and then ‘the other, as old ladies sometimes will when sorely tried. ‘The vacant seat was still before them. Fi- nally, an overture of peace came from the owner of a neat, the lust speaker. ap 1 don’t want to be disagreeable, madam, and if 'm older than youT'llsit down. Let's’ tell our ages, and the older yielis.” rieved woman did not relish this racions, Uncle Bill, yon must have been strong! How much did the ore weigh, do you think “Not more'n half aton, I guess. But that warn't much; why, down here, I broke all the handles of Ibarrers, I put such big loads on. One ime I was in Joe Peterson's store, an’ a couple fellers come up ter me an’ "gin ‘ter sass me. I tole ‘em ter keep away, but they kep’ on, an got mad an’ went far’em. They backed up agin the door what leads ter the back part of the store, where they kep’ the molasses and vinegar. an’ I hauled of an’ let ‘em have it, fast one an’ then the other. Well, sir, Iknocked ‘em clean through the door an’ purty near through the wall at the other end of the room. You kin bet they didn’t bother me no more.” “I wouldn't like to have you take hold of me, Unele Bill.” “Oh, L ain't no good now, I'm too old: I've knowed the time when I could walk off with a pianny on my back, butIain't no good no more.” “Good-bye, Uncle Bill,” said the writer, re. ste] aushot Goodby eep good care of yourself in the ” replied the old man. A Free Church Experiment. From the Boston Advertiser. When, nearly three years ago, the Berkeley Strect Congregational Church, in this ci made its pews free, increased its pastoral force from one man to three, opened its doors from Sunday morning until Saturday night and ugurated various lines of practical Christian endeavor it was a new departure in church ac. je . way and later on practiced with him and with | is in a very prosperous condition and growin from perso: ereenng | January, 18, 1805. The members originally | the late Judge R. B. Warden of this city, and | rapidly. ‘Messre Charles I. Merwin eon yoae of Union. In _ 1870, | gathered in a chapel at the corner of 22d and E | with Judge Thur:nan. Heiser are the elders of the church and Messrs. was without and | streets, this being the outgrowth of prayer | He studied theology at Princeton and, after | Ralph Baldwin, E. MM. Finek J N Rose, B. D. meetings held as early as April, 1848, by David ting his course there, served for one | Starlings, Dr. Henderson and 'Jacob : MM Nelson, then, a ruling elder in the Fourth | year as chaplain of the seventeenth Ohio volun- | Franz are the. deacoge. ‘The church buss fon d called their f pastor, | Presbyterian Church. In 1864 Rev. 8. N. Has- bs infantry. He then became pastor of the | choir, led by Mr. E. H. Taylof. wanton | kell of the Union Theological Seminary was | First Presbyterian Church, Waliut Hill, Cin- as pastor and tho first sermon was preached May 14, 1854. The present church gfifice, the large and, commodious buildin H between 19th and 20th streets, was completed and dedicated June 7, 1857. ‘The church has over 350 communicants, the Sunday school over 300 members the missionary and young 's societies are actively at work. Judy e, Gen. Gregg, Commodore Easby and H. H. Smith are the ruling elders of the chure Hr. George A. Melihenny is prexident of the board of trustees and Mr. J. H. Lane, Mr. Jas. B. Lambie and many other prominent business men are members of the congregation. ‘REV. WM. A. BARTLETT, D.D. With more than 1,000 members the New York Avenue Church is the center of a great deal of church activity. This tinds ex- ERY. P. J. GRIMKE. The Fifteenth Street Presbyterian Churchislo- cated on 15th street between I and K streets, and was organized in 1841 under the pastorate cinnati. After this Dr. Fullerton was located for a number of years in Springfield, and for four years was professor of rhetoric and English liternture at Wooster University, Ohio, For twelve year he was astor of the Park Presbyterian Church at Erie, fom whence he came to West Street Presbyterian Church, Walch charge he has had since September, rt The first settlers of Georgetown were Scotch Presbyterians, and attended a= their ) nee worship what wax known a [jp Rev. Stephen Bloomer Butch first preached in Georgetown in September, 1781; then George- town was a village about a quarter of a century old, Mr. Batch administered comthunion under the forest trees, using for a table a rrel The church of which Dr. Fullerton is now Pastor was organized in 1782, and is the oldest continuous church organization in the District. Rev. Mr. Batch preached for more than fifty ears, u ‘Thomas Jefferson contributed $7 struction of the second church of the four in which the congregation has worshipped. The following are some of the ministers who have had charge of the Presbyterian Church: Rev. John C. Smith, D.D., Rev. R. T. Berry, Rev. John P. Atkinson, D.D., Rev. John RoE ioe DB her Bel Ww Magee AA rr, ve Vit . 'damuel H. Howe, D-D. | Dr. BEV, TEUNIS & CAMLIN, D.D, Although the Church of the Covenant is a new organization, having been in existence audience and lecture rooms. Kelly, pastor of the Fourth eption to the rule that “a of the city have developed we dow to ont eh +h oreani- eburel ies hat schools of college at lege he graduated in ‘ge he jaat If for the mise! mialotey by. and was The gg much, but the pressure of an audience forbade aretreat. “Well, madam,” sl replied, forcing the rem. blance of a smile, “shall be most happy. Will youannounce your age? Then I shail take pleasure in telling mine.” “T was in March, 1817. And you?" “What, March, 1817? Good heavens! wasI. And what day did you arrive, pra tivity euch as this city had never scen before on 80 large a scale. ‘The movement had behind i . the support of several sister churches, ll situated for the prosecution of poo- Pie's Work, and of the Massachusetts Home intomacy Seckety= ae e enterprise now passed throngh the critical and trying period Mf its history and So = a seems to be on a permanent basis. It has hy The 7th. And you?” There were bright | of course, to feat its war tate tha heen, eodapons) =) the cheeks of both old Indies now. | problem ‘of city eval tan on ing more to say,” was the reply: | Poantered of ifficulties and discouragements, but a. the 6th. Iam much obliged it has gone steadily on. to larger successes, and > ie Biss today the respect and the confidence ‘And with admirable dignity she sat down | oP as touey. tional densund h y ngrega mination, amid considerable laughte ly few of the Christian people in ——_+oo—__--—_ th Soe f even realize what ie and varied The Colors of Cigars. work is prosecuted at Berkeley Templ ae Seca - Classes in dressmaking, bookkeeping, pain ng. elocution and stenography, reading rooms e1d young men’s debating ‘clubs, temperance guilds, a Chinese Sunday school—these are some of the special features. The temp home for scores of young men and wom who otherwise might have to spend their eve ings in the narrow quarters of South End boarding houses or upon the street. Persons in search of relief and sympathy and spiritaal ministration are learning that Berkeley Temple desires to be the friend and helper of every distressed soul. Without disparagement to the other churches of the city, itis worth much to have a down town church in Boston of this type. The Berkeley Temple year book, just issued, shows the scope and many sidedness of the work which lies within the province of a modern church i at city. All these secular instrumental- ities have an avowedly spiritual end, and while the church tries to carry on its philanthropic and humanitarian work, its workers keep teadily in view the purpose of bringing to men and women the help and the inspiration which are in the religion of Christ. ‘The influence of such institutions as Berkel Temple in Boston, or of the now famous George's Church in New York, is widespread. Their methods ure scrutinized’ and copied ali over the country. Their spirit of practical helpfulness is a mighty impulse to aggressi Christian work in scores of cast and west. The time in which we live is urgent in its demand that the church shall not only One of the most interesting things to me, be- ing an ex-member of the trade, is to study’ the simple little brands on the ends of the cigar boxes in the tobacconists’ stores and wonder how many of the people who use the contents know the meaning of the words “claro,” &c. Nowadays a smoker calls for a light, medium or dark-colored cigar, as his faney dictates. To the dealer, however, there is a nicer and more exact method of naming the shade. “Claro, for instance, stands for the lightest shade of all and is mostly found in the cheaper grade of two-fers. About the palest in color of the or- dinary cigar is the “Colorado.” Then comes “Colorado Maduro,” next. “Maduro” and lastly “Oscuro,” which is the darkest, heaviest ciger’ made. The “Colorado Mat duro” and “Maduro” shades are the’ most sought for in the best grades of domestic cigars, while consumers of imported brands run to “Maduro” and ““Oscuro.” It seems difficult to get a really good imported cigar that is not rk colored. All of them are strong, and, while many men affect the darkest, high-priced Kinds, I believe that but few of them really en- joy them. As good cigar as any man need smoke can now be bought for ten and fifteer cents. A few experts may find value and solace in & tin-foil covered twenty-five cent weed, but when anything over a quarter is paid itis money thrown away for ornaments like tin foil, yuo ex TO THE Nok: DOUBLE TRACK. STEEL RAILS. p. i TRAINS LEAVE CORNER OF 1 etna Bt. Lo ~s ater and Niagara Saturiay, with Aleeping car heater ovo and Elmira at 10.50 a.m. nm Parlor oe New ork, 0 40.a.m. daily except K only. Limited Express with Diniug Car, i PHILADELPHIA ONLY. Wat. wee and 4 p.m. daily. Fast Express Fapres = New Vork city.” 2m. week aya, 11.5 p.m. - 12:05 and 420 Sundays, #008. amd si sou: IN EFEbCT ina. 40, 6 Aerie 1. WOO, General Puwsenser Agent Sitsuure ‘and ‘Cleveland, express, daily 9:20 41) Ta Zkuston and points in the Shenandoah Valley, hen 'T was workin’ for the | 4% letropolitan Branch, #610, p.m. For principal stations oni, 1430 and ¢. m0, ud iniermediate points, tO, 88 ow >, Tasks, “5G, S000, For B's and intermediate st tations, *7 p.m. Uru train leaves Washington on Nanday. at 11> {Morning ut “all Stations ‘on the Metropolitass Aerick, 16:90, $8.90, 60:30, 111.30.a.m., ch ant Louis daily 300 Ti0"eta 30 m ROYAL BLUE FOR NEW YORK AND PHILADELPHIA. For Ney York, Tre a 0 #10:00, with Pullman Buffet Seep- ‘to Boston without change + Innding passengers in B. an of intermediate pointe between Baltimore, and ladeiphia, 16:00 and $70 an, tI eS. D AND DANVILLE RAILROAD co. je in effect NOVEM BE! Tey. — tess een “Alexandria and » Bristol, Auoxville, ,Chattane «m.—Past Mail daily for Culpeper, Cha: ations, Chesatwate und Ole Row manville and tations 1 aphts via Lynchbury and ' Western Express. dail Statin ponine le "Tra tomer; Puiliuan Vestibule Car ow Orie. Sleeper Want and ‘Georsin Pacific Wesinetou to Ashertl Also Wash jit at Waabton nston AN) at. Ca res erttue ‘arety qe-32 \ the south Das- tncmuch trains frou the south vie and Lynchbure arrive in Washi - Sicenine car band, fancy linings to box, &c. At present prices of tobacco and labor a manufacturer can't puta value of fifty cents in one cigar unless he folds in twenty-five cents’ worth tage stamps. And yet many people smoke these es sorts. ae A Roy's LoGIc. He Likes Something Better, Even if It Is Worse—His Argument. From the In‘: napolis Journal. Recently the youngest son of the family was heard to get up again xhortly after retiring for the night and vigorously stir the straw of the mattress. He was asked what he was doing. “Oh, I am only putting the straw to tho middle. The mattress ix too high on the out- side, and always makes me roll to the middle of the bed.” Shortly after he had laid down again he was asked if the bed now suited him. ‘No!” he replied. “I have got it too high in middle now. It ‘almost makes me roll out.” the individual, but shall reconstruct societs hence the eagerness with which every effort in this direction is welcomed by multitudes of earnest souls. It is no wonder that the Berkeley Temple workers feel like celebrating the achievements of the last years. So next week is to be a festival week, and several events bearing upon the present and future work of the chi il take place reception to the public and the praise prayer service on the day following. DONE BY A TRAMP. He Sells Two Bits of Wax to a Cashier for Oyster After placing himself outside of a plate of raw oysters in a downtown New York restaurant ttle observing little fellow. He is full of curiosity and is com inually asking the why and the fore of all ho sees rs. His usual query is “What 7 is_he will i a] f i BH ey Ue rig | Feservatiout and information foruinied wal cgay Checked te 1800 Pent Sylvania ave., and at passenger station, Hennsyivanis Fallroad, Oth and B ste JAS. L. TAYLOR, Gen. Pass. Agent. (CHESAPEAKE AND OHIO RAILWAY. Schedule in effect May 18, . Oth and B streets, 10:57 Newport News, Od Pit’ Comfort and daily: Arrive at Old Poiut st 80pm. ma. in Express daily for stations im vircinis, West ¥incinia, heutucky aind Cincinnati Vemitale Lroiyh without change to Ciu- {heat agriying at 7300 ta 12:10 p.m, Po. Vestibule ‘with ain ran. throws chauce to Cincunatl. “Vestibuie Mieeper for Lex ingtou and Louisville, Pullman Cars are open to Teccise pusmentery at @ Offi-e, 318 Penney! vania. sweat POTOMAC RIVER BOATS. "PO NORFOLK AND PORTRESS MONKOR, TSotaater ERCELAK chm days, Ws a EXC! LOH, ie. SCRIBE AB BIE Z 2 auste round H.W. FULLER, RS. 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