The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-06
SLISHING IIL4NrA SOCIETY.
Rev. DIR. Brouehton's SensationaiIsm
srouses Criticism.

Rev. DIR. Brouehton's Sensationallsm
srouses Criticism.
Tho Atlanta Constitution prints the fcl-
lowing which will be read with interest
by DR.. Broughcons atquaintances in
this city where the Doctor has preached
in several protracted meetings.
There is 4 rumor affoat that Or. I. c..
BrOughton. who has been slashlng Allan
Ia and society people at such a startling
rate is after all. not sanctioned among
tho churches I'm which he has worked as
much as a great many people suppose.
and II IS thought that even those who
were instrumental In bringing him hero
are getting a little sick Of their job or
at any rate are somewhat surprised at
the sensational way no has been doing
things.
DR.. Broughton was suggested TO tho
church people OF Atlanta by some minis
ter In Virginia as being n man eminentiy
suitable .Or evanCcllstc work, and he
was invited to assist Or. Mcdonald IN
tho series Of meetings which ended la
week. DR.. Broughton had very little nefso-
nal acquaintance I'm the city, however. and
great many people have probably been
astonished at his strikingly up-to-date
methods.
No one has expressed any open dissat-
isfaction with tho doctor. but the general
atmosphere Of the situation indicates that
such IS felt.
In a conversation with Or. Mcdonald.
pastor of the Second Baptist church. he
was asked II there was any dissatisfaction
on the part Of his people ut DIR. Brough-
toms style OF attacking sin.
Now. young man" said the doctor.
please don't ask me any questions like
that. We have had a good meeting and
/ hope, one which has been a benefit to
everybody; but if you want to know
what my people have 10 say. you Will
have to see them about it,"
DR.. Landrum stated that DR.. Broughton
had been brought here by the Second
Baptist church, and that he had merely
invited him to hold services at his church.
and that his expenses would be paid by
a check on the church treasury.
When questioned about the rumor Dr.
Broughton said:
Yes l know something about tho ru-
NOR. but / don't care 20 say anything
about It. Possibly some people think
am a snide sort of a preacher. but l am
10 travelling evangelist. l am regular
pastor. and have big church in Roam
oke. l VIII venture that II you were TO
send me 10 Europe. and in my absence
take secret ballOl among the members
OF the Second Baptist church. with the
understanding that / would never know
the result YOU wouldn't find three families
who wouldn't be glad 10 have me return
at any time and conduct another meeting
for them"
DR. BrOughtOn. however. seems 20 have
perfect confidence in his popularity. and
remains as calm and imperturable as
though a thousand "amens" were ring
ing in his ears.
His sermon last night was 10 tho street
car men, and a great many were present.
Yesterday morning the subject Growth
in Greece" was hdndled in an interesting
manner.
During this sermon DR.. Broughton made
ono remark for which he was promptly
but good naturedly. called down by DR..
Landrum. Said he
Hasn't 1t been your experience that
the average college girl becomes compare
lively worthless TO the church after she
completes her education? have a dozen
college educated young men and ladies'
I'm my church. and they have lost all in
terest In their church work"
DR.. Landrum bounced up after the SER
mon and said:
Il don't know how II is IN Virginia
where Or. Broughton came from. but that
isn't the case in my church; some OF ms