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THE EPISCOPAL CONVENTION. Columbia, May 15.-The 117th an nual convention of the South Carolina diocese of the Episcopal church open ed yesterday morning at Trinity church and afterwards organized for a three days' session at the Satterlee memorial hall. There was a very large attendance of delegates and at the morning session a number of im portant preliminary steps were taken. It was decided to hold the election for bishop coadjutor today at noon and there will be no nominations from the floor. The elections will be by ballot. By far the most interesting paper read was the annual report of Bishop Capers, who has for 14 years presided over the diocese of South Carolina and has made himself one of the best Deioved of the clergy. It is a-coincidence that it was at a sim ilar meeting 14 years ago in Colum bia Bishop Capers assumed his pres ent office. The sessions opened with holy com munion cy Bishop Capers and fhe an nual sermon by Rev. .John Kershaw, I>. r>., of St. Michael's church, Char leston. The impressive services were attended by a large congregation, ^ which immediately afterwards ad journed to the hall near the church. Sere Bishop Capers took the chair and called the meeting to order. Rev. 'A. S. Thomas was reelected secretary and Mr. F. A. Mitchell was made treasurer. ' The latter has been treas urer for over 20 years. Mr. Mitchell, the treasurer, then offered a resolution that today at noon the roil of delegates will be call ed and a ballot taken for a bishop co adjutor and that no nominations be made after the first ballot, the object y. being to have no debate but to let the delegates select one without in-': fluence of speech. Rev. Mr. Tilling hast oppose! this resolution and j wanted the merits of each one sug- I jested discussed. Finally it was de- j cided.to have no nomination and the -election will be held by ballot The .constitution on the election in the Episcopal church is very clear, article S being as follows: "Section L, On all. questions, unless otherwise provided by the constitu tion, the members shall deliberate and vote as one body; but at any time, be fore the result of the vote as taken is finally announced by the president, any two clergymen, or the deputies from any two churches, may call for a separate vote of each order, when the clergy shall vote .individually and the lay deputies by churches (a ma .joricy from each church having one vote), and a majority in both orders shall, in each case, be necessary to a -decision. And whenever a vote is ta 3cen by ballot, the balloting shall be by orders. '?See. 2. In the election of a bishop or bishop coadjutor, the vote shall be by ballot, and by orders, a concurrent majority of the two orders being necessary to a choice: Provided, That two-thirds of all the clergy entitled to vote, and two-thirds of the church es entitled to representation, be pres ent; otherwise, two-thirds of the vote of each order present shall be neces sary to determine choice." Standing Committee. Bishop Capers then announced the appointment of standing committees as follows: On Admission of New Parishes-J. H. Tillinghast, J. J. Lucas and W- L. Manning. On Constitution and" Canons-Rev. John Kershaw, Rev. OT. B. Gordon. Rev. OT. P. OTitsell, Messrs. R. OT. Shand and T. OT. Bacot. On State of the Church-Rev. T. OT. Cliff. Rev. George H. Johnston, Rev. T. P. Long, Messrs. Huger Sinkler and B. P. Fraser. On Unfinished Business-Rev. K. G. Finlay, Dr. Stephen L>oar and Wil liam Fred Brown. Finance Committee-H. P. Duval!, j Richard Singleton and J. A. Pall. ' The treasurer reported that there : were fewer members in arrears than | since 1875. The payments for the year j amounted to $$06.79 and of this sum j and the balance carried forward from the . ear previous there remained on j 396.16. The receipts for the bi funds amounted to $2.129.0$ j . re was a balance of $616.40. locations for admission were re- , ceived from the mission of the Holy Communion at Allendale and from St. j James of James' Island. These were referred to the proper committee. The report of the standing commit tee for the year was a most important 1 one. It was stated that canonical ! consent had teen given to the conse cration of Rev. Charles Seadding as bishop of Oregon and also Rev. Bev erley D. Tucker. D. D.. bishop coad jutor of southern Virginia. It had recommended io the bishop for ordination to the deaconate Hope Henry Lumpkin; when his course at Sewanee was completed and for ordi nation to the priesthood Rev. John Kershaw, Jr., and Samuel OT. Grice. The candidates for holy orders were:' P. T. Prentiss, Jacob Jones, E. B. An drews, R. P. Johnson and John B. El liott. The report also mentioned that the j committee had passed avorsbly upon j the selection of a bishop coadjutoran<3 closed with a beautiful vribuic io Dr. j I John Johnson, who had acted as chairman of the committee up to the time of his death, in Charleston, on April 13. The bishop's annual address was listened to with closest attention. On account of illness in his family he was not able to attend the meeting last year at Anderson and his pres ence once more as presiding officer was welcomed by the entire congre gation as well as the delegates. In beautiful language he told of those who had passed away since the last meeting-Rev. H. O. Judd, of this city, who died at Saluda last July as the resr.lt of an accident; Dr. John H. Johnson, of Charleston, who died last month, and Rev. E. E. Bellenger, the oldest presbyter in the diocese, who died a short time later at Walterboro. A report was then made on his vis itations throughout the State and the number of confirmations, which were 461. A strong presentation was made of the financial condition of many of ihr, clergy in the poorer chapels and missions and the bishop pointed out that with the increased cost of living and no corresponding increase in sal ary it would be wise for the young mei? to refrain from taking unto themelves wives, which meant priva ter, and suffering for both and in ability to attend to any of the duties of the church satisfactorily. The hours of meeting were fixed from 9.30 a. m. to 2 o'clock p. m. and the evening services to begin at S.30 o'clock. Before the morning session adjourn ed Mr. Joseph L Waring, of Charles ton, the registrar of the diocese, re ported on the work done in preserv ing the records, which was most sat isfactory- A number of highly inter esting documents had been secured bearing on the past history of the church and the $50 appropriated two years ago had been expended. The council decided to appropriate a like amount for the continuation of the work. Last night at Trinity church inter esting services were held along educa tional and church extension lines. Addresses were made by several and the reports submitted were of a most encouraging nature. ',After devotional exercises the annual report of the Protestant Episcopal Society for 'the Advancement of Christianity in South Carolina was made by J. T. "Waring, the recording secretary. The report dealt with the receipts and expendi tures during the year and showed that much had been done toward ex tension of church work. The plans will be even more actively pushed during the coming year.' Following the report came remarks on the thank offering which is to be raised by the church to commemo rate the 300th anniversary of the first religious services conducted in the English tongue held in this country. Mr. John P. Thomas, Jr., of this city, explained that the general convention expected the male members of the church to contribute to this object. Last year the women of the church gave $150,000 and $2,000.000 was needed for the extension of Christian ity. Just 300 years ago last Monday the church was first organized in this country and there are now over S 00, 000 communicants. Local commit tees have been organized in evep- par ish and every member will receive no tice of the work. The report is to be made at the general convention in Richmond in 1907, October of this year. Mr. W. W. Luxnpkin, one of the trustees of the University of the South a.t s. wanee, Tenn., told" of the work of the college for the past year. Il was hoped that Vice Chancellor Wig gins would be present at the meeting last night, biit he was unavoidably absent. 3Ir. Lumpkin stated that 34 States and territories and four for -eign countries were represented at the university and there were at present 24 students from South Carolina. The university needed a large endowment, a building known as science hall, wKh all of the appliances, and a libra:: endowment for thc* various collegee. The report from St. Clary's School for Girls at Raleigh, made by the rector, Rev. McXe y DuBosc, was a mo.^t flattering one. There was a to tal enrollment of 218 and South Caro m lina was represented by an attendanc^ . f 27. The school did not need mon . y, iii" finances were all right, but it did need space. After space was se cured it needed students and the in stitution offered not only a high class education, but a Christian influence that would be with the students long after the other studies were forgot ten. This report closed the evening sr^r ! vices. ! REV. W. A. GtJERRY ELECTED. I Columbia. May 15.-Rev. W. A. Guerry of the University of the South was elected bishop coadjutor of the South Carolina Episcopal diocese >n the third ballot, receiving 1U of the clerical and 38 of the lay vote. On motion of R. L Manning, the election was made unanimous. Bishop Capers spoke in a voice trembling with emotion of how the ! co n.cil should be thankful to God for j 'having nnsv>vre. the prayers of the I ; churches ol the State in gi-. in. then i Rev. H. H. Covington stood second ; on each ballot, Rev. A. R. Mitchell j third, and Rev. John Kershaw next, j A number of others received scatter I ing votes. Committees and- Delegates Elected? Charleston Selected as Place for Xext Meeting. Columbia, May 15.?In addition to [ the election of the Bishop Coadjutor the Diocesan Council held several other important elections and trans acted other routine business today. As soon as the election for Bishop Coadjutor was completed a motion was made that a committee of four, to act with the Bishop, confer at once in regard to the official notification of Dr. Guerrjv Bishop Capers appoint ed on this committee Rev. H. H. Cov ington and Rev.' A. R. Mitchell, of the clergy, and Messrs. R. W. Shand and T. W Bacot, of the laity. In the meantime he dispatched a telegram to Sewahee stating that "I am grati fied and happy to tell you that with unusual unanimity you have been elected Bishop Coadjutor of the dio cese of South Carolina. I need not tell you that this meets with my most hearty approval and a committee will shortly officially notify you of the election." Rev. H. H. Covington and Mr. T. W. Bacot go to Sewanee tomorrow with j the formal message/ Rev. W. B. Gcrlon, of Camden, was selected as the next council preacher and St. Phillip's parish in Charleston ?s the next place of meeting. The in vitation was extended through Rev. S. C9 B eck with. The following committees and del egates were elected for 1907-08: I" Standing committee?Rev. John I Kershaw, D. D., of Charleston, Rev. ! W. B, Gordon, of Camden, Rev. A. R. ! Mitchell, Greenville; Rev. A. S. j Thomas, Jr.> Darlington; Rev. H. H. Covington, Sumter, and Messrs. R, I. Manning, Sumter; C. S. Gadsden, i Charleston; TV*. C. Bissell, Charleston; H. P. Du vail, Cheraw; T. W. Bacot; ! Charleston. The trustees of the University of the South for three vears were Rev. John Kershaw, D. D., of Charleston, and Messrs. W. W. Lumpkin, of Co lumbia, and Wim Eggleston, of Harts ville. The report of the committee on finance fixed the salary of the Bishop at $4,000 and the salary of the Co adjutor at $3,000 per year. When the committee met Bishop Capers relin quished the chair to Rev.'W.E. Gor lon and left the meeting tempora rily. The committee afterwards read a letter from the Bishop offering to relinquish $1,000 of his salary be cause of the additional expenses at tached to the diocese. The council would not hear of this idea for an in stant. The beautifully unselfish ac tion was understood. There was no surprise at the action. It was what might have been expected but it was not adopted. Resolutions were then adopted appreciating the offer and telling of their high regard . for the Bishop's work and services. The delegates selected for the gen eral convention in Richmond in Octo ber are Dr. John Kershaw, of Char Ieson, Rev. A. R. Mitchell, of Green ville, Rev. W. B. Gordon, of Camden. Rev. A. S. Thomas of Darlington, and Messrs. John P. Thomas, Jr., of Co lumbia; T. W. Bacot, of Charleston?R. I. Manning, Sumter, and Robert Aid rich, of Earnwell. The alternates are Rev. H. H. Cov ington, of Sumter, J. M Magrudcr, ?f Spartanburg, H. J. Miketi, of Char les )n and A. E. Cornish, of Charles ton. Rev. T. Tracey Walsh handed in to the Bishop his resignation, as mission ary, thinking that as there would soon be a bishop coadjutor the work would be done by the latter. The council, af ter pra:*:ng the woriv, refused to ac cent his resignation. The old members <~>f the board of n! ions were re-elected as follows: "!< . J. M. Magruder. Rev. V,'. B. rcrdon, Dr. John Kershaw, Messrs. John W ;od, R. I. Manning and W. R. )enon. Bishop Capers is the chair man, ex officio. DR. GUERRY ACCEPTS. Bishop Capers Received Telegram From Bishop Coadjutor Guerry. Special to the Daily Item. Columbia, May IS.?Bishop Ellison Capers ttiday received a telegram, from Dr. W. A. Guerry stating that he would accept the call to be Bish op Coadjutor of the Diocese of South Carolina. *When your back aches it is almost j invariably an indication that some thing is wrong with your kidneys, i Weak, diseased kidneys frequently cause a break down of the entire sys tem. 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The graft prosecution claims that the Ruef con fession will bring home to Mayor Schmitz all the charges of accepting bribes from the united railroads, po lice grafts, saloon license, hold ups and other charges of graft against him. The derails of the confession are carefully guarded. 1 YVCMEX SUFFRAGISTS DEFEA3 ED I _:_ _ i English Women Lose Heavily in Their Endeavor to Elect Their Can didates to Parliament. London, May 15.-The first attempt of the women suffragists to elect members to parliament favorable to their cause resulted in a failure. In a survey of the district the women suf fragists candidates were defeated by the conservatives by an immense ma jority. *A little Kodol taken occasionally, especially after eating, will relieve your stomach, belching and heart burn. J. B. 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For accommodation of the Confederate Veterans, attending the Reunion at Richmond, Va., the Southern Railway will operate the following fchiougb car service from points Earned : One coach will leave Anderson, May 29th, at 10.15 a. m., via Greenville, Dicking np Pollman Sleeper at Greenville at 2.15 p. m. same date. Will join through Sleeper at Charlotte from Columbia that will leave Columbia at 2.30 p. m. These through cars will arrive at Richmond at 7.00 a. m. the next morning. Parties desiring Sleeping Car accommodation will w.ite Mr. C. A. Carson, Jr., Passenger Agent at Greenville. Those desiring space in the Sleeper from Columbia will write] Mr. B. . Todd, Passenger Agent at Columbia. Tickets sold at one cent a mile travel Tickets sold May 26th-June 2nd, limited to return June 11th, 1907. These tickets will be recognized for return passage direct from Norfolk. For full information consnlt Ticket Agent, Southern Railway Office, or Mr. R. W. Hunt,, Division Passenger Agent, Charleston, S. C. May 6-10t For Everything in the MACHINERY LIME. PLUMBING, STEAM-FITTING AND :-: ALL KINDS OF MILL AND ENGINE REPAIRING AND MILL SUPPLIES. FOUNDRY WORK A SPECIALTY. -CASTINGS ALL SIZES AND PATERNS. Manufacturer of the Famous SKINNER Portable Steel Cages for Chain Gangs. PF SUMTER. S. C. 13 ra xs & Time Table No. 3-Effective April 8, 1907. Surate* Schedules of trains arriving and leaving Train Train Train Train 35-Passenger-Florence to Aagn-t?, loaves Sumter 54-Passende--Colombia to Wilaiic tcn, leaves Sumter t-Mixed-Scanter ^o Darlington, leaves Sumter 57-Passenger-Gioson to Sumter, arrives Sumter 52- Passenger-Charleston to Greenville, leaves Sumter 4G-Passenger- rangeburg to Charleston leaves Sumter 2- Passenger-Sumter " Lucknow, " " il-Mixed- 44 " Robbins, " 71;-Passenger-Fayetteville " Columbia, " " 1- Passenger-Lucknow " Sumter, arrives " -Passenger-Columbia " Fayetteville, leaves " 3- Passenger-Greenville " Charleston " " 2- P^assen^er-Augusta w Florenoe " " ii - Passenger-Sumter Gibson " u 7-Passenger-Charleston " Orangeburg " " ; )- Mixed- Robbins " Sumter arrives -Mixed-Darlington -Passenger-Wilmington to Columbia leaves " -Passenger-Camden " Sumter arrives " -Mixed- Sumter " Camden leaves " . _ _ Wilson Mill " Sumter arrives " - " - Sumter " Wilson's Mill, leaves " . - " - Camden " Sumter arrives " 69 -Passenger-Sumter " Camden leaves " i 'V.D Noie .-v ^ * ^oiw. 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