The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1894-03-06

EtCll lLStIcSL 10 the disposition of the
QUE non. 1T seems that the Methodist
church at it's general conferences hereto
fore, has always refused to consid-
er the subject favorably. The mat
ter has always been voted down peremp-
torily. But the people viii not be
so easily satisfied this time; nor will
the evangelists that are already in the field
Heretofore the Rev Mr.. Jones has been
the agent of the Methodist Orphans home,
located at Decatur. and, as It's agent, has
necessarily Travelled in it's interest At the
last north Georgia conference however his
connection with the home was severed
According to The rules of the church, Mr.
Jones no longer has the right to travel as
in the past; h''t he refuses to be tied down
to a circuit. He finds himself, therefore, in
the opinion of many, not being in the
conference at all, and having no connec-
ton with 1t whatever. Mr.. Jones insists
however, that he has a perfect right to do
just as he is doing now, and thus the hitch
is made.
DIR. j. b. Robins pastor of the First Meth
odist church, in speaking of the matter
the other day, said:
eyes, 7 believe that Sam Jones's case will
add to the interest of the question. Person
ally, I can't for the life of me see anv de-
mand whatever for the modern evangelist
and [ have been engaged in discussion of
the question with Mr. Jones for several
weeks. in the columns of the official organ
of the church
selves ieVangeEStS who hold successful
meetings, It is wholly unnecessary, however,
and ! believe, positively dangerous for the
general conference to discuss this matter
Tt is sure to cause a great disturbance.
What is wanted is merely something to
meet the demand it is presented to us
We don't want to put men where they will
be at the necessity of creating a demand
1t would be sufficient for all purposes, T be
lieYe, to provide a law for the liberation of
such local preachers develop qualities
Of efficiency in this work. They
could go in answer TO such calls
as they might get. They could be
held amenahe to the quarterly conference,
and the conference could restrict them from
the work. whenever it should become neces-
sary to do SO. because of wrong life or
lapse of efficiency.
'"There is no doubt of course" continued
DR. Robins emphattcaly, "abolt the num-
Der of conversions which Sam ; ones makes;
but Sam Jones should no more be an evan
rclst than should any other Methodist
prea cher. 1t is the duty Of all preachers TO
be direct and pointed in their preaching.
Every minister has exactly the same au-
thority for being true to ,he facts of the
life and revelation of God
'No, sir" said he, in conclusion; "you
may just say for me that there's not the
slightest necessity for evangelists. and
there'll be q mighty strong light made
against the, passage of any law that may
be offered that calls for the appointment"
This is the status of the case. There are
many arguments on both sides of the ques
ton and many strong opponents to take is
sue with one another. 1t only remains to see
what the general conference will do VIII
there be a split in the church?
A Question for Women.
Why will women be careless in little
things about their dress? A stray end of