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THE ATLANTA GEORGIAN AND NEWS,
LEADING FIGURES IN UNION SEMINARY
FIGHT IN THE NORTHERN ASSEMBLY
Assembly Applauds Him as He
Makes Denial of Exceeding
His Authority,
Continued From Page 1,
his long years of service was ex
tended.
“We have been charged with mal
feasance in office and usurpation of
.authority," said Dr. Thompson, his
voice trembling with emotion. "t
thank God we have been given a
clean bill of health.
“Doing as We Were Told.”
“Do not again subject us to such
unfounded rumors which were circu
lated for months before the Assembly
had a chance at them. We know we
are doing new things. But you told
us to do them. We are going to serve
Hon. Harry K.
Jessup,
at left, and
Dr. C. A,
Janvier,
prominent
figures
in the
Union
Seminary
fight in
Northern
Presbyterian
Assembly.
you. Tell us what you wish us to do.
“We know we are on unchartai
seas. We will go in whatever direc
tion you desire. There is just one
thing we will not. do—we will not
back up. We have not usurped any
authority. Everything we have done
has been done with Presbyterial au
thority.”
J. Em-st. McAfee, social secretary
of the Board of Home Missions, de
nied that the board had usurped ths
authority of the Presbytery.
"The reports that the board has
taken the authoritv of the Presby
tery is entirely unfounded,” declared
Secretary McAfee. “On the contrary,
the Presbytery has more authority o.i
these questions than It ever had be
fore. It is unfair to think that a
board could labor for years without
some mistakes. Take this into con
sideration when you make your de
cision.”
Praise Given Board.
The Board of Home Missions was
warmly praised and defended by Dr.
' v Maitland Alexander, of Pittsburgh
. who submitted the report of the
standing committee on Home Mis
sions.
“If there is anything in the work of
the Board of Home Missions to be
changed,” he said, "let us change i.
at once and stop the criticism. Why
not keep our mouths closed and
change those conditions which some
of the Assembly think are wrong.”
, Dr Alexander called attention to
■ Sthe fact that contributions in 19,2
were til.289.79 less than in 1911. due
largely, he said to the loss of confi
dence because of the widespread criti-
The main charge against the board
is that it exceeded its authority in ap
pointing four field secretaries to have
supervision of the mission Work being
done by the church throughout the
country, and that the board had been
extravagant in its administrative ex
penditures. „ . . , ,
The Assembly already had found
that the charges were baseless, but
the executive commission reported
that certain changes should be made
in respect to the bureau of church anil
' country life, which has been in charg-
of the Rev. Warren H. Wilson, and
other departments of the Home Mis
sion Board. ,
Dr. Alexander asked for a renewed
support for the board. He declared
that the policy had been misunder
stood, and that the general body of
Presbyterians did not appreciate the
conditions under which the board was
compelled to work.
Order Evangelistic Appeals.
On the recommendation of Dr. Mark
A. Matthews, of the committee on
bills and overtures, a resolution was
adopted making it obligatory upon
the ministers of the church to issue
an evangelistic appeal either during
or immediately following each ser
mon. The resolution was fought by
the Rev. C. A. R. Janvier, of Phila
delphia, who thought that such a
pressure should not be brought to
bear upon the minister.
"No one is more in favor of evan
gelistic work than I am," said Dr.
Janvier, "but I think it inadvisable to
make a ruling that will be honored
more in the breach than in the ob
servance.”
The American Bible Society lost In
its effort to be placed on the budget
of the assembly. A motion was made
to amend the report of the commit
tee on bills and overtures by placing
the society on the budget, but it lost
by a decisive vote.
The practice of Chinese youths of
coming to this country in the guise
of students and then becoming labor
ers was called to the attention of the
assembly by the recommendation that
all Presbyterian colleges aid the Gov
ernment by filing statements of all
Chinese students who are enrolled, to
gether with the time when these stu
dents leave and where they go. ,
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Kansas City Is Awarded
Next Southern Assembly.
The next General Assembly of the
Presbyterian Church of the United
States will convene in Kansas City,
Mo.
This decision was made just before
the close of the morning session of
the Southern Assembly Wednesday.
The selection of Kansas City, was
made without difficulty. The invita
tion was extended by Judge. William
H. Wallace, of the Missouri city.
Other Towns Open Doors.
Other invitations included one from
Waco, Texas, extended by Dr. D. H.
Davis; from Newport News, Va.. by
j ;r. E. T. Wellford, and from Rock
Hill. S. C.
Kansas City won by a vote of 103,
with Waco polling 31 votes; Newport
News, 26, and Rock Hill. 9. After
voting the motion was made and car
ried that the vote be unanimous for
Kansas City.
Eloquent addresses attended the
extending of the invitations from the
four cities. Judge Wallace, in his
speech, declared that Kansas City was
in the hands, of the devil.
Says Assembly Is Needed.
"Our people in Kansas City are los
ing respect for the church,” Dr. Wal
lace said. "Saloons, once closed on
Sunday, are now flung wide open on
the Sabbath. The next Assembly is
needed. It will do our city a great
amount of good."
The first item of business of special
interest to the Assembly of the South
ern Church Wednesday morning was
the presentation of the bills and over-
I turps report.
The item of this report that created
the basis of discussion was with refer-
| enct to Romanism Th< recommenda -
I lion of th^committee that the resolu
tions on Romanism by the Louisville
I Assembly of 1911 be adopted by this
I Assembly, was laid on the table. This
‘action taken by the Assembly is ex
pressive of the opinion that the meth
od of attack is not the desirable
method in dealing with Romanism.
Change Form of Election.
Another special item of this repor;
was with reference to the election "f
field secretaries and other secretaries.
The report recommending that the
power of electing secretaries be re- i
stored to the General Assembly was
adopted. An amendment to the re
port. to the effect that the executive
committees be given the power to
nominate these secretaries was adopt
ed also.
The time of the day having arrived,
at 11 o’clock nominations were made
of the place Of meeting of the Assem
bly of 1914. The first nomination was
Newport News. Va., Rev. T. E. Wol
ford. of that city, making the nomi
nation.
The interest of every delegate
has been aroused by the bitter charges
made against the operations of the
Federal Council of the Churches of
Christ in America, which drew forth
earnest pleas from many of the com
missioners that the Southern Church
withdraw from the council.
Thirty denominations are represent
ed in the council and specific charges
against their work are the social serv
ice regime outlined by th§ council, and
that it is going beyond the «cope of
the church, in that P is dealing in
things politic.
Attacks on the council were precipi
tated by the filing of the report of the
committee on foreign correspondence,
of w hich Dr. Thornton Whaling, presi
dent of Columbia Seminary, is chair
man. This drew forth a minority r -
port by Dr. T. M. Lowry, of Memphis,
and R c . ft. \1. Mil', of G ll?« toti
Whaling for Remaining,
The report of Dr. Whaling admitted
there were many things about the
P'ederal Council which did not meet
with the requirements of the Southern
Presbyterian Church. in the interest
of a further spread of Christianity,
however. Dr. Whaling recommended
thart the Southern Church remain in
the council. /
T do not approve of • *<• social s f Tv
ire program which the council is
adopting, hut for the sake of unity
and good fellowship T strongly rec
ommend that we. remain in the coun
cil.” he said. "T do not believe In
building a high wall around ourselves,
but rather think we should partici
pate in the work of upbuilding the
Christian churches in America.”
Dr Lowry and Dr. Hall were bit
ter in their charges against the coun
cil.
"The social service program of the
council is not in accord w ith the sen
timent of th' Southern Presbvterian
Church.” said Dr. Lowry. "But the
greatset reason that I can see as to
why the Southern Presbvterian
Church should withdraw from the
council s that political headquarters
are to be established hv it In Wash
ington. An effort Is being made to
make the church a political power.
It is a step away from Christian
teachings: it is beyond our scope as
! workers for the advancement of
Christianity.”
Dr. Hall, while not a commission-
i or, -was called upon by reason of his
: c'onneotion with the council. He was
i a delegate to the council convention
i in Chicago last year, and his remarks
were a reiteration of the bitter
j charges made by Dr. Lowry.
Cites Political Move.
Dr. Hall charged that the council
I entered politics when it sent a com
mittee to Washington to urge the
j President to recognize China a$ a re-
, public. He declared that the actions
of the council reflected on the Chris
tian sincerity and religious spirit of
the churches it represented.
The brief statement of belief caused
a long discussion, though it was final
ly adopted by a vote of 119 to 64.
Dr. James 1. Vance, of Nashville,
I chairman of the committee which
| submitted the statement last week.
• made another strong address recom-
i mending its adoption. Many short
I talks follow ed his. and a few minor
Changes were made in the wording.
United Assembly Meets
In Newcastle, Pa., in 1914.
I After an hour’s lively debate, in
j whiefi the Rev. John A. Henderson, of
* Ohio, charged Moderator Robert M.
Russell with springing a "chestnut” In
the line.of speeches on the Assembly,
Newcastle, Pa . Wednesday was chosen
as the 1914 meeting place of the Gen
eral Assembly of the United Presby
terian Church. Newcastle won over
Xenia, Ohio, and Monmouth. 111. Only
one ballot was necessary, the vote be
ing as follows: Newcastle, 135; Mon
mouth# 59, and Xenia. 35.
An incident that brought forth con
siderable laughter occurred as Moder
ator Russell announced the result of
the ballot. As he declared that "New
castle wins*” the fire hell in the engine
house next door to the Central Pres
byterian Church clanged sharply sev
eral times.
All three of the cities that contested
for the next meeting had valiant
champions. Moderator Russell spoke
in favor of Newcastle, detailing the
advantages of the Pennsylvania city.
Dr. John A. Henderson spoke for
Xenia, and C. A. Hogue, a business
man of Monmouth, spoke for that city.
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Special Cable to The Atlanta Georgian.
LONDON,' May 121 -Exclusive Eng
lish society Is becoming violently agi
tated over the invasion of such Amer
ican dances as the "turkey trot,”
"tango.” “bunny hug" and "Boston.”
A number of letters were published
to-day in the press commenting upon
a recent protest against the dances,
written by a peeress.
Although, for the most part, the
dances are condemned as degrading
the ball room, the new movements
have found a few supporters among
the "fast set.”
Alice, Countess of Strafford, in
commenting upon the dances, says:
"The so-called dances can only be
compared to the wild abandon and
immoral frenzies of the ancient Bac-
chantic revels, although the modern
versions are devoid of grace. , If the
movements of these new ‘dances’
were traced to their origin. It would
bo found that they owed it to the
fanatical revels of the negro tribes.
They have since those days developed
in America In an atmosphere dis
tinctly impure."
Soda crackers are more nu
tritive than any other flour
food. Uneeda Biscuit are
the perfect soda crackers.
Though the cost is but five
cents, Uneeda Biscuit are
too good, too nourishing, too
crisp, to be bought merely
as an economy.
Buy them because of their fresh
ness—because of their crispness—
because of their goodness—because
of their nourishment.
Always 5 cents. Always fresh,
crisp and clean.
NATIONAL BISCUIT-COMPANY
Many Jewelry Novelties for Graduating Gifts.
RICH & BROS. CO.
Tn return for past business done and future business ex-
JJ peeted, -Ibis manufacturer turns over his reserve stock of fine ratine
• dresses to us greatly under price. Just 27 in all—representing some
seven or eight different styles.
Developed in the smart ratine in white, pink, blue, tan*
gS and black. Solid colors; a few fancies. Not one of these dresses is
worth less than $20; some are worth $25; a few $30. Choice to-mor-
Jm row $11.95.
%
' $15 Ratine Suits $25 to $35 New Spring Suits
$7.85
Summer suits
of ratine or
eponge. Neat
cutaway models: plainly
tailored skirts. White,
pink or grey.
$6.50 Norfolk Coats
folk coats for 54,95
misses and ~
women. Made of soft Eng
lish flannel in golf red or
•Dutch blue. All sizes to 36.
$12.85
i Charming new suits just
| in from New York. Beauti
ful Bedford cords, in solid
| colors and white with black or colored
j stripes, striped ratines and solid color
i serges. The majority of these suits are
worth $30 to $35. Also included are suits
from our own stock that were formerly
marked $23.50 and $25. Of the new suits
I there are thirty-four; of our own thirty-
sevtm. Choice of the seventv-one suits for
j $12.85.
(Ready-to-Wear, Second Floor)
/^learaway o
Formerly $1 to
of Fine Laces
$2 Yd. Now at
Folding Card
Tables $2.50
This card table is in the reg
ulation size with iiOxiiO inch top.
Folds emu partly and easily; when
erect it stands firm and rigid.
Neatly covered with green imita
tion leather top. in the February
Furniture Sale we sold over 200 of
these card tables at $2,50—we’re
K lad to have them again at that
price.
(Furniture, Fourth Floor;
| $1.25 Gowns 69c
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BENJAMIN A. LUCKEE, Box 23. Nashville, Tenn.
Real $1.25 nainsook
gowns, simple slip-over styles,
hut the quality of every stitch
and material is beyond re
proach. Short sleeves, linen
lace finished. Embroidery in
sertion yoke, linen lace fin
ished. This is a fair $1.25 gown,
new, fresh and attractive. Of
fered as a very special value in
the May Muslinwear Sale at
69e.
In the same lot are a few initialed
$1.U5 and $1.50 gowns at 60c. Not
all initials.
(Gowns, Second Floor, Rear)
£ Hair Goods Sale
jm “Peristyle” Hair Hoods, guaran-
teed sanitary qualities, in about all
shades save grey.
$10.00 Switches $7.95.
pu $7.50 Switches $5.95.
$6.00 Switches $4 95.
. $5.00 Switches $3.95.
$4.00 Switches $2.95.
$3.50 Switches $2.65.
$2 Switches at $1
'* 20-in. switches of fine wavy hair.
”5 Full plum)) weight, all shades
save grey.
(Hair Goods and Beauty Parlor,
Second Floor)
You have seen these laces here
before—at three and four times
the present price.
— It would he odd if you hadn’t
seen them, for they are the most fashionable
laces of the season—black and white Chan
tilly laces, Lierre flounoings and hands, and
shadow lace bands and edges.
As now displayed in the window you note at
once that the qualities are chiefly from $1.25 to $2. In
fact, the cheapest lace in the lot is 75c. Widths are 5
to 18 inches. It is your good fortune to share to
morrow at just 43c.
(Sale at 9 a. m.—Laces, Main Floor, Right)
$1 Dress Taffetas at 49c
See them in the window—soft chiffon taffetas of
pure pliant silk that will drape delightfully. Beautiful
qualities that retail everywhere at $1.
Choose from solid colors and two tone and changeable effects.
Colors run the gamut of the color card, save that there is
no black nor white. 2fi inches. Great value at 49c
(Silk Annex, Main Floor, Left)
Towel Prices Tumble a Third
In the 30th Semi-Annual Sale
The 30th Semi-An
nual Sale has the tow
els. Counters full of
them; shelves and tables
groan under their weight; in
the stock rooms they arc
piled ceiling high like sacks
of flour. But the May Sale
prices will send them out in
a hurry; for you can buy:
4 towels for the usual price of 3.
3 towels for the usual price of 2.
Linen Towels
Best qualities of Irish and
German linens. Variously
plain, hemstitched and em
broidered. Ail sizes.
25c; values 35c and 39c.
49c; values 65c to 85c.
69c; values $1 and $1.25.
98c; values $1.50 to $2.
Bath Towels
Best domestic and imported
grades. Big thirsty fellows,
firm and absorbent to rub
you dry in a twinkling.
25c; value 35c.
39c; value 50c.
49c; value 75c.
69c; value $1.
(Linens, Main Floor, Left'
M«H« M. RICH & BROS. CO. M. RICH & BROS. CO.