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TO ASK BISHOP COADJUTOR. BISHOP CAPERS OF SOUTH CARO UNA, NEEDS ASSISTANT. Owing to Illness Which Hi is Greatly Interfered With His Work Recent? ly, and Possibility of Being For Some Time Unable io Do All That is Desirable in the Diocese, Official Consent Will Be Giren For Election of a Bishop Coadjutor. From The News and Courier* The Episcopalians of this city, who have heard that Bishop Ellison Capers has asked that a Bishop Coadjutor be elected at the approaching Council to be held in Trinity Church,. Columbia, to assist him in his work, have given the matter much attention and have expressed the hope that the sugges? tion (that the Rev. John Kershaw, D. D., of St. Michael's church be elected to fill the place, may be received with general favor. Although the idea of giving Bishop- Capers an assistant has been discussed for some time, particularly at the time of the Dioce? san Council, which met in Grace church, of Anderson, last May, it was not until his recent illness that Bishop Capers decided such step would be necessary, his friends urging it on , him in order to relieve him of any responsibility that would help him re? gain his strength. However, Bishop Capers has at last realized that his health will not per? mit him to do the immense amount of work placed on the Bishop of this diocese because of its size and import? ance without an assistant, and sev? eral days ago he issued the following letter: Bishop Capers issued the following pastoral a few days ago, which is self-explanatory : To the Clergy and Laity of the Dio? cese of South Carolina. - ' Dear Brethren: You will recall that in my annual address to the council at Camden, in May, 1905, I referred to the subject of the election of a Bishop Coadjutor for the diocese. The reference was made only because it had been suggested to me by several of my brethren, lay and clerical, and not from a desire onxmy part to pro? pose such election. On the contrary, I gave you at the time my reasons for declining my consent to the proposal. I did not feel then that I was in any way disqualified for the full discharge of my Episcopal duties, "by reason of age or other permanent cause of in? firmity," and I could not conscien ciously ask you to give me a coadju? tor. x I cannot say this now, dear breth? ren. My health has seriously suffer? ed in the past year, and has become so uncertain as to interfere materially with my visitations. Though I do not*distrust the good Providence that has preserved me in the past I have reason to believe that my health will be very uncertain in the future, if.it does not become per? manently so. Under these conditions the interests of the diocese must suf? fer. In this judgment I am support? ed by the opinion and advice of my physician, whose certificate ? will sub? mit to council at the proper time as part of the record of my request. For this reason, and with the best interests of the diocese in my mind and heart, I hereby give notice to the Church, that, Providence permitting, at the approaching council, to be held in Trinity Church, Columbia, in May. 1907, I will reid my canonical consent to the election of a Bishop Coadjutor, and will expect his election by that council. I have not taken this step without the most serious reflection, and not until I had sought the judgment and counsel of the standing committee. It is a matter of thankful satisfaction to me that I have the sympathy and ap? proval of the committee in address? ing this letter to you, and that, as far as I know and believe, it will meet the approval of my people. Suffer me a few words of loving counsel before I conclude. It has been characteristic of the Diocese of South Carolina that our Episcopal elections have been con? ducted without the excitement of nominating address and in humble reliance upon the guidance of God the Holy Ghost, who gives a right to judgment in all things. Let us abide faithfully by this rule. While we use our best judgment In considering the qualifications of such Presbyters as may commend themselves to us as suited to fill the office of a Bishop of the Church of God, let us determine upon nothing and decide upon no man without faithful prayer to God for His Divine direction. I have sin? cere confidence in your wisdom and discretion, and feel assured that you will elec: to be your coadjutor a presbyter of the Church who will be worthy of the confidence and love of the Diocese. As far as my humble prayers may aid you, they will be given you, dear brethren, night and day. To this extent, and to this ex? tent only? will I participate in the choice of my successor. Commending you to God and the word of His Grace, especially as He has revealed to His Church through the first Epistle of St. Paul to Timo? thy, the qualifications of a Bishop. I am, dear brethren, faithfully ye ur Bishop, Ellison Capers. In the natural course of events the Bishop-Coadjutor will eventually be? come Bishop of the Diocese, and for, this reason the selection of the suita? ble minister will be a matter of espe? cial care to the council, who will have the choosing of the man in charge. The Episcopalians of the State have already begun to discuss the relative merits of many of the most promi? nent men who will be eligible to re? ceive the charge, and among others the following have been mentioned: The Rev. John Kershaw, of St. Mi? chael's Church; the Rev. James Wil? mer Gresham, formerly of this city and at present studying at Oxford University; the Rev. Dr. Reese, of Christ Church, Nashville, Tenn.; the Rev. W. A. Guerry, formerly of this State, but now the successful chap? lain of the University of the SouJ.h; the Rev. A. R. Mitchell, of Christ Church, Greenville;- the Rev. A. K. Winsolving, of St. Paul's, Baltimore; the Rev. W. P. Witsell, of Good Shep? herd's Columbia; the Rev. H. H. Covington, Church of the Holy Com? forter, Sumter, and others. BISHOP'S SILVER JUBILEE. Right Rev. Henry P. Northrop, D. D., Celebrated Twety-fifth Anniversa? ry at Pro-Cathedral. A very large crowd was present in the Prot-Cathedral, on Queen street, yesterday morning to witness the special Mass celebrating Bishop Nor? throp's twenty-five years as a Bishop. Although more elaborate exercises will be held later as a jubilee in com? memoration of this event in the his? tory of Bishop Northrop's distinguish? ed career, many of the Bishop's out of-town friends, as well as prominent clergy were present at the Solemn Pontifical Mass of yesterday. It is an unusual occurrence that a Bishop celebrates his silver anniversary, for as a rule he is comparatively old when he is appo.::ted Bishop. E shep Northrop was ordained a Bishop in Fait.rr.ore, rt the Cathedral ofrBalt?nlorc. twenty-five years ago, afterwards serving as Bishop Apos? tolic in North Carolina, from which State he came to the diocese of" Charleston. The order of the services of yester? day were as follows: Bishop Northrop celebrated the Mass; Father P. L. Duffy was assist? ing priest; Fathers Gwyne and Kraft; deacons of honor; Father Hegarty, deacon of the Mass, and Father Wright, sub-deacon of the Mass. Father Wright held the same office at the consecration of Bishop Northrop twenty-five years ago. Fathers Ma? honey, Hughes and Fleming were within the sanctuary and Father J. D. Budds was the master of ceremonies. The service consisted simply of the Mass and no sermon was preached. Haydn's Chorus Mass was sung, un? der the direction of Madame B. H. Barbot. Mr. Charles Litscgi sang a solo at the robing of the Bishop, and Miss Ruth Raynard rendered a violin solo at the offertory. At the conclusion of the Mass many of the congregation repaired to the vestry and extended their congratula? tions and best wishes to Bishop Northrop. Bishop Northrop entertained the priests at dinner yesterday afternoon at the Episcopal residence on Broad street, in hono- f the celebration. The decorations were of an elabo? rate nature. The altar and sanctuary were particularly beautiful in their decorations of flowers, plants and trailing vines, set off with the snowy white linen and many lighted candles. Over the throne of the Bishop were silver decorations showing the years "ls82-1907."-News and Courier. ?Clear up the complexion, cleanse the liver and tone the system. You can best do this by a dose or two of Dewitt's Little Early Risers. Safe, reliable little pills with a reputation. The pills that everybody knows. Re? commended by all druggists Negro Business Dropped. Columbia, Jan. 4.-Solicitors and collectors for Collier's Weekly in the south have been instructed by circular to at once "cut out" all negro busi? ness. Contracts must not-*^ accepted from negroes in any circumstances, not even if paid in advance. This is from the northern publication which has had so many spasms over the Atlanta riot. The circular in part says: "From this on we will accept no contracts whatever secured from col? ored people, regardless of circum? stances. This is absolutely final. If it is necessaryfor any agent to fill out contracts secured from negroes, let them mark 'colored' plainly on the face of the contract, so that same may be separated and returned, as unac? cepted, to agent on receipt of or? ders." The Price of Peace. ?The terrible smarting and itching incident to certain skin diseases, is almost instantly allayed by applying Chamberlain's Salve. Price. 25c. For sale by J. F. W. DeLorme. CITY COUNCIL MEETING, COXSIDEKS MATTERS OF MORE OR LESS IMPORTANCE. License Tax of $600 a Year on Cotton Exchanges Remains on Books, But Sumter Cotton Exchange Classified as a Broker-License on Pool Ta? bles Reduced. City Council held a regular meet? ing at S o'clock p. m. Wednesday. Present-Mayor W. B. Boyle, Al? dermen H. D. Barnett, J. H. Chandler, P. P. Finn, R. F. Haynsworth, H. C. Haynsworth, E. H. Rhame and R. K. Wilder. Absent-Alderman W. A. Bowman. The minutes of December 12th were read and approved. Mr. A. S. Ledbetter presented a pe? tition from merch?nts and cotton buyers asking that the Sumter Cotton Exchange be granted a brokers' li? cense for this year, as has been done heretofore. They cited the value and advantage of quotations furnished by the exchange, the discontinuance of which would be a hardship on farm? ers and buyers. On Mr. Ledbetter's assurance that he is not a dealer in "futures," the petition was granted. Petition of Mr. J. H. Archer for the privilege of paying quarterly, in? stead of annual, license on his busi? ness, lending money on personal prop? erty, was refused. Messrs. J. L. Alnutt, G. F. Epper? son and E. I. Reardon appeared on behalf of the Chamber of Commerce to suggest the appointment of a com? mittee to visit Charleston at expense of the city, for the purpose of inter? esting capitalists who propose build? ing electric railway lines between cer? tain cities and towns, in the advan? tages offered by Sumter as one of the points for their system. The mayor was authorized to appoint at his dis? cretion, a committee of three, as re? quested. v A letter was received from Mr. W. A. Bowman, tendering his resignation from the office of alderman, which was accepted with regret for losing so valuable a member of council. On motion of Alderman H. C. Hayns~*orth a special election was or? dered held on the 22d instant for the purpose of filling the vacancy caused by Mr. Bowman's resignation; and the mayor and clerk were authorized to appoint managers, publish notice and do all things necessary to be done in reference to the election. Request of the Sumter Coffin and Casket Manufacturing company for five years tax exemption on enlarge? ment of their business and erection of a new plant was referred to Messrs Finn, H. C. Haynsworth and Chan? dler. The petition of pool and billiard room proprietors for reduction of license n their business was granted in conformity with concessions made to hotels on Dec. 17th, 1906. The clerk was directed to prepare an or? dinance requiring the removal of screens from pool and billiard rooms, and to prevent minors from frequent? ing such places. Also to prepare an anti-lottery and raffle ordinance. Petition of citizens for a terra Cot? ta drain in Harby avenue was refer? red to the committee of public works. Returns from the sewerage bond election of December 18th, 1906, cer? tified by Mr. W. A. Brown, W. S. Dinkins and J. S. Richardson, showed 218 votes in favor of the issue and 12 against it. Whereupon an ordi? nance entitled "An Ordiance to De? clare the Result of an Election on the Question of Issuing Bonds for Con? struction of a Sewerage System" was read, adopted and ordered published under a resolution (unanimously car? ried) dispensing with the second reading. Mr. H. C. Haynsworth stat? ed that no commissioners of public works had been voted for at the elec tin of Dec. 18th, because the city al ready had such a board, and that cer? tain legislation on the subject was thought necessary- He offered the following resolution, which wras adppted: "Resolved, that the members of the legislature from Sumter county are requested to have enacted such legis? lation as may be necessary to vali idate the sewerage bond election of Dec. 18th, 1906, and to authorize the present board of commissioners of public wrks to sell the said bnds; and to do all things necessary to be done in connection with such sale and with the construction of a sewerage system in the city." The clerk was directed to advertise for bids for the rent of the Opera House, possession to be given Sept. 1. Superintendent of Streets White reported a bridge in bad condition on the road between Liberty street and the cemetery, beyond city limits, and same was referred to Messrs. Bar? nett, Chandler and R. F. Haynsworth, with power to act. Report of commissioners of public works for December was read and re? ceived as information. Mr. Barnett, for the committee on finance, reported that the clerk and treasurer's accounts for December had been examined and found correct and that bills referred to them had been approved. The committee re? commended that the clerk be author ized to collect taxes dur;ng January without penalty, on account of the universal scarcity of rr o ney. The re? port was adopted. Mr. Chandler, for the committee of public works, reported work on Ken? drick, Calhoun and Church streets as ordered by council. On motion of Mr. H. C. Haynsworth the committee OJ. public works were authorized to accept and open streets in the northeastern section of the city, and to have Turkey Creek canal cleaned out, as they may find neces? sary. Mr. R> F. Hayhsworth, for the police committee, made report of the business of his department for the past year, showing the number of ar? rests, convictions, acquittals and fines. .Mr. Finn, for the Opera House committee, reported repairs complet? ed as authorized, and that one of the doors has recently been broken. The committee was requested to have the lessor repair the door under his con? tract. Superintendent of Streets White stated that Mr. E. C. Ha:-uisworth has found it necessary to enclose the flow? ing well on his premises, but is will? ing that the city shall lay a pipe from the well to the street for the public use, and his offer was accept? ed. The following claims were referred to the finance committee: Durant Hardware Co.$11.23 Epperson Feed & Coal Co..... 84.00 T. B. Jenkins.17.20 Sumter Hospital.12.00 China's Drug Store. 5.60 Booth Live Stock Co. 3.25 Bultman Bros.20.55 For rushing on a railway track to save his daughter from being crush? ed beneath a freight train, a man at Dantzig, Germany was prosecuted for trespass by the railroad authori? ties and fined. A Cambridge I man writes to the London Daily 2vews, suggesting the formation of a museum for the ex? hibition of articles found in jam. He says he can contribute a used lucifer match, pink in color, recently acquir? ed. Cured of Lung Trouble. *'Tt is now ll years since I had a narrow escape from consumption," writes C. O. Floyd, a leading business man of Kershaw, S. C. "I had run down in weight to 135 pounds, and coughing was constant, both by day and by night. Finally I began taking Dr. King's New Discovery, and con? tinued this for about six months, when my cough and lung trouble were entirely gone and I was restored to my norami weight, 170 pounds." Thousands of persons are healed ev? ery year. Guaranteed at Sibert's drug store. 50c. and $1. Trial bottle free. Chocolate was first introduced in England from Mexico in 1520. It was made from the flower of the r . coanut, soon became very popular and was generally used in London coffee-houses. Why Suffer With Rheumatism? ?Do you know that rheumatic pains can be relieved, If you doubt this just try one application of Chamber? lain's Pain Bahn. It will make rest and sleep possible, and that certainly means a great deal to any one afflict? ed with rheumatism. For sale by J F. W. DeLorme. Southern passenger train No. 15 was derailed at Hodges Friday night. No one was killed. ?Nearly every person who is sub? ject to attacks from the stomach suf? fers from a morbid dread of a dietic treatment for relief, that is three fourths starvation, and one-fourth toast and milk. On thc other hand you can eat as you please and digest the food by the aid of a good digest ant, thus giving the tired stomach equally as much rest. Eat what you please and take a little Kodol for in? digestion after your meals. It digests what you eat. Sold by all druggists. Rev. McNeeley Du Bose has resign? ed the rectorship of St. Mary's School at Raleigh, N. C., which is under the joint control of the Episcopal Church? es of North and South Carolina. How to Cure Chilblains. ?"To enjoy freedom from chil? blains," writes John Kemp, East Otis field, Me., 'T apply Bucklens Arnica Salve. Have also used it for salt rheum with excellent results." Guar? anteed to cure fever sores, indolent ulcers, piles, burns, wounds, frost bites and skin diseases. 25c at Si bert' drug store. French dairymen have discovered that the use of wine dregs as a food for cows improves the quality of the milk and increases the output at least 20 per cent. 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