The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1892-11-22

On the Charge of Heresy-What the Defend


ant Says.
Cincinnati, November 1.-THE Smith
heresy trial ran on today again, DR.. Lowe
arguing the case i'll behalf OF the prescott
ing committee. He dWelt at length upon
the necessity Of preserving the belief III the
infallbiIty of the Bible; that is the very
word of Cod and said that to teach that
Biblical historical writer's were so unreliable
that the truth of history therein contained
can only be discovered by such investiga-
ton, discrimination and sitting as is nee
essary to discover truth in histories by UNI
inspired men, was to throw the whole Bible
to the wind.
When Professor Smith arose to reply he
exhibited the first evidence of feeling vet
shown. IF what is now charged AGAINST
me by the committee is to be taken as true,
then it is tie duty Of the house to declare
me guilty and to eXcommunicate me
If the committee make these charges why
did they not put them in the Indictment
had thought that the development of
Christian graces-mercy, kindness, charity,
love and the likc-Were among the essen
tials of Christian life rather than absolute
uniformity of belief in the doctrines of tho
confession of faith. If the committee is
right | ought to be accommodated but
let me say that such action will excommuni-
cate a large portion of the membership of
the Presbyterian church, including many of
its most exemplary, faithful and pious min
listers"
DR. McIlibben answered that the commit
tee had no thought of charging him with
sin against the church. DR.. Loves argu-
ment showed the logical consequence of
what was considered to be the error of
| Professor Smith
Professor Smith went on 10 say that the
whole tenor of the argument this afternoon
| indicated that the committee proposed to
| make him more guilty than he had been
| charged. Subornation of hypocrisy was
the best name he could suggest for the of
| oh, no do in of
| list charges.
| The presbytery adjourned until Monday
| next.
TO Check Heresv It's Object.
Chicago. November 1.-THE committee on
| theological seminarics appointed at the last
| session Of the Presbyterian general assembly
| at Portland, Ore, held the first Of its regular
sessions here today The result Of the pro
cccdings will be awaited with interest by
Presijy tcranS throughout the country, The
committee is composed OF leading clergymen
and elders Of the Presbyterian church from all
over the United States. It's members are au-
thorzed to draw up n plan 70 secure more
direct relationship with, and control Of Pres
byteridn theological seminaries."
The immediate cause for a resolution giving
this authority the growth OF heresy In
the Presbyterian theological institutions" TIE
gent methods of teaching, as we'll IS great diff
ference in the views as to doctrnal points
en- the part o. those IN charge OF theolo&l ,ai
schools. and Dr. Briggs. of Union seminary,
New York, and DR.. Smith OF Lane seminary,
Cincinnati. are now under trial for hcreSy.
The committee will make I'D their report to
the general assembly, which next meets in
May ut Washington city. Rev DR.. W. G..
Young. president of Center college, Dan
VILE KY, who was moderator Of the last gen
eral assembly, was elected chairman.
IT WIZ TgI,n yvis~.
Danville, Iowa, November 19.-(Special.l-
Mr.. Louis Tague. Of Danyille, owes it to
| himself to be II constant reader of The At.
lNnta Constitution as long us he can, foI
through that paper he has secured Wife
About six months ago he read in It's
columns communication from a young lady
signing herself rs Miss Ella Elliott, of Geor
voted to literary fancies of various readers
and related to some sensible home topics.
The young man at Danyle WAS so strongly
impressed by the Georgia girls view OF the
matter in controversy that lie wrote her g
letter A regular correspondence sprang VI
progressing in time from friendly discussion
to warmer sentiments, and then to an eX'
change of photographs.
The girls picture hit the Danyille man sc
see the original which he did two weeks
ago. Five days after they met they were
married and Mr.. Tague returned this week
with his bride to Danyille where they vii.
reside.
Ten Buried Alive.
Centralia, Pa, November ia terrible
mine accident occurred at H&Zelde!l collicry
this morning. AT Z o'clock one hundred
men employed i'll that opening had reached
their chamber and work for the day begun.
Half an hour later a squeeze on the eas1
gangWay was noticed and the men were or