The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1890-08-22
CIRCUS IN A CHURCH.
An English Preacher fstas the Fort by
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An English Preacher HBtas the Fort by
Filibustering.
New YORK, Aug 16.-A London dis
patch says one of the most eXtraor-
dinarY scenes which has ever trans
pired in house of worship is reported
from the Baptist church OF Ipswich
For some time past the minister, the
Rev. j. Cordle, has been at variance
with some of tho leading members OF
his congregation. The dispute origin
ated with the singing alta Sunday school
meeting of some of Moody and Sankey's g
hymns, which in the opinion Of the
pastor contained heretical doctrines.
The congregation took sides on the
question, and, as result, twelve OF the
Oldest members were by the pastors
own dictum shut out from church mem.
bership. Two of these who had formerly
been deacons gave notice that they
would be in church Sunday morning
and made their appearance in company
with large number Of their friends.
On the conclusion of tho original SER
vice. which was quietly conducted, the
pastor made statement to the effect
that he had obtained legal advice and
that all persons guilty Of rieteus be-
havior would be dealt with according tc
law. In reply to question from the
senior deacon as to whether tho service
was concluded, the pastor, who had le-
gal opinion that he was legally safe as
long ns the service was in progress, re-
piled that it was not. 1sy wny oil
bridging over the interval between L.
and ., the latter being the hour for the
afternoon service, he called the school
children to tho front Of the pulpit, put
them through the catechism and com
PEELED them to sing number OF hymns,
promising them that two weeks hence
they should have picnic with plenty
Of tea and cake. In about one hour the
children were dismissed and the minis
Ter started prayer meeting.
While this was in progress the dea
cons and their friends went out for bags
of biscuits. buns and sandwiches, with
which to solace themselves for the din
ner they were sacrificing. When the
prayer meeting was over Pastor Cordlt
announced that there would be ten min
utes OF silent devotions, and proceeded
to occupy his portion of that time bs
eating a lunch of crackers and cheese
in the pulpit. This action was received
with great Indignation by the larger
proportion of the hungry congregation
Many people yelled out "Shame," an(
an old lady, mounting the seat of one o
the pews, waved her umbrella. in the
air and shrieked out in shrill tones
"'Nengeance is mine; / will repay
saith the Lord and believe he will.
Having finished his crackers ant
cheese, the minister announced tn,
text, Il am the good shepherd aud know
my sheep and am known OF mine" ant
preached at the congregation fof on,
hour. He was interrupted every few
minutes.
Upon the appearance of funera
party the congregation retired to th'
grounds surrounding tho church, bu
returned in force after the funeral ser
vice was concluded and scene of tire
mendous disorder ensucd. A resolution
was passed calling upon the pastor t.
resign, and then the brethren fell t.
quarreling among themselves, callini
each other sliunks, liars, rogues an,
other choice epithets. A policeman VIII
was sent for refused to interfere, an,
finally the disputarts adjourned fror
the church to the vestry ard thence t
the burial ground where free figh
ensuod. In the meantime the paste
had locked up the church and taken
back cut for hotne. A renewal of tn
trouble is anticipated tomorrow and tn
pastor has applied for police protection