Telegram-herald., 1890-07-07

THE ROW AT HANLEY.
An Explanation by one Who Claims 60
Really Know About il

Really Know AboUt ia
To the Editor of the TEtEGsAs- HEeALp.
Concerning the numerous false aecu-
sations, IN the issue of May 81, wish I'd
reply, in your paper, TO Zone Who
knows 30 little of the sectarian trouble
at Hanley. Nothing can be farther
from the truth, nothing more malicious
ly false, than the whole exaggerated
Misrepresentation of the affair
The NJ. +. class of Hanley consisted
of only few members Tor many years,
until revival two years ago. OF about
thirty-fiye.
The Ladies Aid Society" was organ
lied for the special purpose OF building
IA union church. The articles or by
laws read at every meeting, were drawn
up 10 that effect.
One and all contributed, and at last
were notified by the Methodists that
union church was AN lmpossibllliy; that
il WAS absolutely necessary 10 be dedi-
Gated 10 some organization. COM
nittee was appointed. one OF them
didn't belong ID any church. and one
was baptized by the perfect man OF
God"
The Methodist class being so frail,
and their financial resources so very
limited, necessltated the whole country
to contribute until the church was so
last completed and dedicated 10 the VI.
l.. organization.
During this Disciple Minister'S meet
ings, south OF Hanley, be was the reep-
lent of a special invitation from
certain members of the NJ. j..
TO preach in their church
for the special purpose of annihilating
the saints. They, like lIaman, got
hung on their own gallows prepared for
Mordecai He accepted OF the invita-
| ton, and his sermons were SO thor
oughly interesting and enthusiastic,
| that crowds came 10 hear him, and
only the ianitor and few MethOdisis,
being selfish, were disguised. His fol-
lowers are of the first people of Hanley,
and he never occupied the church dur
ing the time of any other appointment,
and remained not a moment longer
when ordered TO yacate.
He was called on one evening 70 take
charge of a Methodist prayer meeting,
| as they preferred him, none o.her pres
ent beng competent, and not one OF lns
other appointments were neglected.
He was entirely ignorant OF the fact
| that he was disturbing-th "peace and
quletness" OBJ no, never was that
| time known in Hanley-long ere tins
| they were in n turbulent state OF men
! tai anxiety as the ''peace and quiet
| ness" of their services" and vicinity
could never be attained-one OF the
unattainables.
The disciple minister denounced al
Such schemes as ssocials, lotteries and
hilarious games for the purpose OF pay
ing the pastor. reiu sing TO accept one
penny received IN such Il way. Aud at
| the great iudgmena he Will never
have 70 respond for not declaring
| the whole counsels of the law
TO save sinners from their lost and
| ruined life. Therefore, he IS truly a
| perfect man of God. lie received or
| ders TO vacate the church. and dad so,
| many OF the prominent members Of
| NJ. +. saying: 1--WE will go with
YOU, brother, to the school-house." "
| About 200 eager listeners came 10 hear
| him, finding the schoOl-hOuse doors
| locked. Earth could afford no grandcr
| pulpit than under the canopy OF the
| blue sky he preached a powerful ser
| mon. md the beautiful radiance Ol the
! glowing sun.
| Regardless of tins "Knowing One,
whose knowledge is SO cOnspicuouSy
| limited, and his VISION on only one SIDE
rs well, | wish TO say in regard 10 thls
! falsely accused man they were nasely
| plotting to expel, simply FOR
other schemes Of Their own
construction, after utilizing has every
available means, and working with un-
! tring energy 20 complete the church,
furnishing them with organ aod musical
! entertainment. proving himself 70 be q
| thorough. honest worker, and thon
plotting 10 expel nim lh0w absurd
Only too late be. with the ~uperntend.
ent of thc Methodist sunday->choo.
and class leader, a true, honcst-ucarte q
| Christian man, one shat is almost in-
dHpcnsa5.c, depended solely on him as
tneir greatest enthusiastic worker
"The II. E.'s truly mourn hIs lois.
| These two brothers abandoned them iol
e better house. truer. nobier peo3ie
| with which to Worship - the Pilgrim
| Fathers dii according - tnc dlcifltas
| II their pwn conscience. Hence tns
| Mcfholist' greatest turmoil
| Cod sends his messengers into thf
| world as "watcBmcn on tle walls ol
zion" not % declare peace and salet1
| when destruction and misery are ir
| tbeIr wav. but % preach the true g0spe.
| as docs THIS perfect man Of God.
A READEn.