The herald., 1896-04-22

uous language, that the entire secular
press of California interpreted 1t to
mean just the opposite.
The trainers of that verdict knew the
value of words and they know how to
juggle with language. If they did not
mean an acquittal why did they add the
hope and solemnize it by the sweetness
of prayer-the hope that my future will
he more fruitful than my past? What
future? A lawyers office? No. They
meant in the ministry, or this was cruel
sarcasm.
1.-The burden Of the accusations against
me this afternoon tended to show that
l had connived at the disappearance of
Mrs. Tunnel. The greatest evidence in
support of this charge was the fact that
] had sent a little money to Mrs Tun-
nell. Why should 1 not? She was the
closest friend of my most important
witness, and it was only natural that
l should send her money. They have
made a mountain of a molehill.
The evidence against me is hearsay-
the worst kind of evidence. 1t was
said that I had gone from house to
house to warn witnesses not to appear
against me. This has been urged
against me this afternoon. Is there one
man here who can cite one instance
where I attempted to intimidate a wit
ness?"
The pastor waited for a reply and an
oppressive stiffness pervaded the
church until DR.. Flawth arose and said
to Brown:
Did you not go to the house of Mrs.
French and beg and plead with her not
to appear against you, and when she
refused to remain away did not you
then threaten her?'
Il do not remember having ever said
anything but the kindliest words to
Mrs. French" DR.. Brown answered.
IN 1x.x, u
appeared, to talk with her over the evil
dence. and I did tell her to remember
the Importance of the case and to be
careful in what she said. That was
ALL"
"A few more words and I have dorSc.
My adversaries have had nothing good
TO say about me this afternoon. Have r
done nothing that is good in the years
have been among you? I could take
you south of Market street and show
you where l have sat beside the sick and
the dying. I have given my money in
charity. All this you could have found.
Deacon Williams, had you looked for II
Instead tt OIL hunting for lodging houses, :"
.he pastor continued. "Oh, might not
nave some reference been made to these
works? Surely 1 deserved some little
recognition 'A'''0
lows: pp"i as ioi'
A., CON Hiy prethren again that some
iiins more IN the nature of testimony
be adduced before am condemned
would rather have you bind nv hand
pehlnd my back and have six men in
an auJolnlnS room ready to shoot than
nave you pass this judgment against
me. In the name of God. 1 say to Won.
GEAR brothers, don't shoot"
Inc audience was then dismissed and
the resolution was adopted by a vote
OF ~ to y. The moderator announced
the suspension of DIR. Brown and the
conference adjourned.
The Rev. j. j.. Mclean, who was
moderator at the late ecclesiastical
council. was little late in leaving the
pody OF the church. He had taken o.
decided stand against DR.. Brown in
the proceedings Of the day. While the
minister was talking to friend Valen-
tine Brown. DR.. Browns son, rushed
up to DR.. Mclean and in very threat
ening manner said: "How dare you
vote against my father? I'll put a
hole through you"
DIR. Mclean waved his hand gently
and replied: "Take this little boy
away"
Valentine Brown tried to get at Dr.
Mclean again and the preacher simply
said: Take the boy away BY this
time DR.. Brown had gone forward and
taken hold of his son to restrain him.
Or. Mclean was being threatened
and called coward when friend took
him by the arm and led him out of the
crowd.
I'VE will meet on Judgment day."
shouted one of the Brown contingent
This ended the exciting scene. DR..
Mclean was taken in charge by his
friends and escorted home.