Rensselaer Republican, Volume 27, Number 26, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 21 February 1895 — The New Episcopal Bishop. [ARTICLE]

The New Episcopal Bishop.

Rev. John Hazen White, of Faribault, Minnesota, has been elected successor to the late Bishop Kni.kerbacker. The new bishop is forty-six years old, with a family es sit children. It will be necessary for him to rem oyAtce Ind ia napolisyss ttratplace is the see of the diocese. The convention»had the power to select the bishop from any part of the United States. The bishop is elected for life. Bishop-elect White’s salary was fixed at $3,000 a year, with the use of the Episcopal residence at Indianapolis. This is the same compensation ‘which the late bishop received. Bishop-elect White is regarded as one of the strongest men m the church. For many years he has been connected with the Seabury divinity school at Faribault. Previous to his connection with the school he was pastor of St. John’s church in St. Paul. Previous to that ic had a charge in Joliet, Illinois, and is a man of active experience. 4e is said to be an effective speaker and also possesses qualities which make him especially adapted to fill the office of bishop.