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II IS 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. , to women iiiiiiiiiinminiiimniimiiiB | THOSE headaches 1 Z if accompanied with backache, £• 5 dragging-down pain, do not have jjZ 2 to be. Nature never intended that — 5 women should suffer in this 2 2 manner. 2 g Dr. Pierce’s 2 i favorite prescription I 8 For forty years has proved won- “ S derfully efficient as a remedy = g for woman's peculiar weaknesses = g and derangement*. Zj nllllimlllimi Yoar Draggiitbai it StoS 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. m m* > 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 tVLite City Park Now Open B00KL0VER CONTESTANTS.- Order LUCK EE TIPS on Booklovers’ Contest. This list of probable answer* contained every’ one of the 77 correct titles In the contest just closed in Louis ville. It is gotten up by’ a man of fifteen years’ experience In the book busi ness. who has the assistance of half a dozen prize winners. LUCKEK TIPS have proven the best list sold on like contests all over the country. Price 60c for complete list; first section now ready for mailing out. Order to-day. You will need help to win a prize and this is the best help available. 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.