The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-04-07
CRAIG VINDICATBD.
Newark Methodist Confer
enCe Finds No Stain on
his Character.
LIVELY WRANGLE OVER TT.
The Ministers Pass Upon Candi-
dates for Promotion
Memorial Day.

Marked, indeed, was the contrast this
tenary M. e. Church, where the Newark
Conference holds its session, and the
weather outside. On the platform the
Bourbon lilies proudly upheld their
blooming flowers, aud the fer MS were as
cheerful and green as any Of the flowers
"that bloom in the spring" while outside.
there was snow furry, which whitened,
slightly, the much-needed overcoats OF
the members, who filed in to the ediflce.
Over palms and lilies, and ferns and
overcoats. the lighted chandeliers shed a
softened light and dispelled the gloom in
measure.
When the prayer meeting opened.
there were o arely enough members pres
ent to count twice over on the fingers, and
among those but one woman. Before,
however, the session properly opened
she attendance had largely increased, but
aid not at all compare with that of the
other two days.
No forecasting of what might be dis
cussed at this mornings session was
possible. although it was understood that
charges were under discussion concern
ing the connection of Rev Mr.. Craig with
the Russell-Lowndes affair. upon which a
Committee was sitting in investigation.
1t was but few minutes after nine
o'clock when Bishop Fitzgerald declared
the Conference open for business. After
the reading of yesterdays Journal OF
PcSSssdlnfps Poas Presiding ag ssoEsdsGy Elder s F.
Hammond of the Paterson dis
trict read his report. This report,
which was an exceedingly voluminous
one stated that twenty six church prop
critics had been improved, ana ten new
buildings erected. When he read. I'VE
approve the attacking of the internal
drinking saloons by non-partlsan votes,
the Conference vigorously applauded
Mr.. Hammond condemned 'the in
famous race track legislation"
EDITOR OF THE METHODIST REVIEW.
AT the conclusion of Mir. Hammond's
report. Secretary j. r. Dodd stated that
when Rev. DIR. Mendenhail had died. the
Book Committee elected DR.. B1ttz his
successor as Editor of the Methodist Re
piew. DR.. Buttz had declined. and he
would suggest that n. j. Brown be ap-
pointed to the place.
Several committees reported on candi-
dates, the satisfactory work done by the
probationers, and the names were passed
to the list of preachers.
Levi C. Coe. of Hasbrouck Heights,
was elected Elder, and William s. Brown
was transferred to the Delaware Con-
ference. The convention allowed itself
little latitude in the humorous way. on
the question of the definition OF the word
Satisfactory" in relation to the candi-
dacy of pastor for promotion.
THIRD TO FOURTH YEAR.
The motion to pass the Rev. Mr. Andrew
Henry OF junction, from the third to the
fourth year. provoked the risibilitfes OF
the Conference, and, on vote. the mo-
tion to transfer him from third to fourth
year in studies was carried.
A surprise was in store for the confer
ence when the name of ID. ID. Eaton came
up for passage from third to fourth year.
The committee reported that he was not
satisfactory In studies. but satisfactory IN
sermons. The motion fot his transfer
renee was made by Presiding Elder
Ryman, of the Elizabeth District.
This provoked storm Of debate among
the members.
Robert Parsons. 81 see no use in having
an examining committee If you are going
to let Mr.. Eaton study up his books and
have him come sefore as !?
DR.. Lawrence. of Jersey City, spoke in
high terms of Mr.. Eaton. who. he said.
had su ffered great family affections, and
was in all other respects entitled to get
wnat he asked.
Dr. Halloran said that nothing would
atone for laok OF studious habits.
Several members were on their feet in
an instant, but Secretary Dodd got IN a
motion 60 lay on ohe table.
Pastor Foulks of the Centenary asked
for recognition, when the Bishop said
"You are ou5 Of order. sir"
Mr. Eoulks sat down.
Dr.. Hayes. the wit of the convention,
arose in defence of Mr.. Eaton, and caused
a roar OF laughter Whea he said:-
sThis young gentleman is away above
the average we were required to fill at
his aye, and ain in favor Of passing
him."
The motion to lay on the table was lost.
aud the motion made by Mr.. Lowrie to
admit Mr.. Eaton to the fourth year and
bring Up his stutS : in the tnird year was
carried.
The application of Pastor Frank Chap
man was similarly conditioned.
William S. Newson was passed to the
fourth year satisfactorily.
Brother w. Y. c. Timbrell was condi-
toned. For some time he has been SIC K
and could not continue his studies. The
motion was opposed by DR.. Halleran. VIII 0
said that he should be continued in his
class and that it would send
the candidate to the grave If he
was loaded down with two years
studies. He moved as a substitute, that
the case be continued. anG the examina-
tion be on the same course instead of the
new course OF study ordered by the Con-
ference. This action was finally taken.
so that Mr.. Tim brell may remain in his
| third year.
DIR. LAREw's FEELING ADDRESS.
A feeling and pathetic speech Was mad G
| by the Rev. Df. CHARLES Larew. one OF
| the most venerable members OF the Con-
| ference, when he accepted the supe. an
| puated relation.
My constitution has become SO i'm
pailed, " said he. that cannot do the
| work"
His voice broke here and he was forced
| to sit down. a hymn was then sung IN
wbich all joined.
| No SYMPATHY FOR PASTOR RUSSELL.
| Tnen came the most important feature
| of the days business, when the case OF
| Russell VS.. Craig came up on the report
of the Rev. DR.. Freeman. The report
stated that the committee appo inted &c
Investigate the dispute. fnd:-
| First-That neither the words spoken
| nor the acts committed constitute
| q crime sufficient in gravity te
| exclude persons from the Kingdom oi
God or the Church here below.
| Second-If the acts or words spoken as
| charged be true, the matter assumes the
| shape of an exhibition .of temper. anc
| should be referred TO the Presiding
| Elder. he to decide and admonlsh
the offender IT, he sees fit. The committees
concluded in the third place that there Is
no reason why the case should be brought
before the conference for trial.
In the fourth place We recommend that
| the case be referred TO the presiding elde
as the constitution declares.
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