Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-10
Creates a Commotion in
Methodist Conference.
IN lest He Said Il Am Engaged
10 Helen Gould"
Fellow Methodists Are Very Much Dis
pleased.

sion in the First church here, Satur-
,1ay morning, Rev. DIR. James Boyle
Brady was legislated from his once Oh
field agent for the conference clanh-
ants fund, and for time 1t seemed
that the conference was hoverins Oh
the verge of the greatest storm 1t mas
known for some time.
The report of the board OF stewards
and the report of the treasurer OF tnat
board had been read when Rev. Dr.
Brady was called upon for his report OF
his work in raising funds for the claim
ants fund of the conference. He pro-
ceeded to make long report. readins
from manuscript and interfering mucn
extemporaneous matter as ne went
along.
His report was made in a very ia
cetio,,s vein. and he poked fun at the
methods OF the society In cropping about
from place to place for small donations,
whereas by properly approaching some
of the milIionaires Of this country the
sums necessary to carry on the work
could be secured almost in one dona-
ton. He did not spare himself either.
and his innocently meant fun kept the
great congregation in an uproar OF
laughter and was apparently taken in
the spirit in which he meant that it
should he, until he began telling Of his
efforts to raise money.
He made reference to his books.
Beacon Lights Upon Pioneers and
Miilionaires." and said he had sent a
marked copy to Miss Helen Gould and
a similarly marked copy to Andrew
Carnegie. Il am engaged to Miss
Gould-for a conference. and who can
tell what may come Of it, was one OF
mis- remarks. He said also that he had
sent, after the marked copy of his book,
a letter to Andrew Carnegie.
Knowing that the conference was so
soon to be held. and that the delegates
would desire to know the result of his
efforts with Mr.. Carnegie. he said he
did rot wait for an answer to his let
ter. but went in person to the knight of
Skibo. MIR. Carnegie asked him what
he wanted. and DR.. Brady replied "as-
sistance for the claimants fund Of the
Methodist Episcopal church" He told
Mr.. Carnegie he desired to raise S25,-
OOO,OOO and the ex-steel king said he
would take the last million. In other
words. il DR.. Brady coulI raise $4,000
ono. Mr.. Carnegie woIld donate the
other million.
At this point one of the Newspaper
and Rev. DR.. John Galbraith of the
BrOmfie.d street church Immediately
saw the mental pictures Of scare head
lines OF the engagement Of DIR. Brady to
Miss Gould. Jumping to his feet. he
interrupted DR.. Brady to say that he
hoped the reporter would wait second
and that all of the newspaper men
would omit all mention of the reference
made by DR.. Brady to Miss Gould. and
that he knew he voiced the sentiment
Of the conference iT making the re-
quest. He proceeded to make a motion
that it be the sentiment of the confer
ence that the reporters omit any refer
ence to Miss Gould. His motion was
received with great applause but it was
not put by the chairman.
Dr. Brady then, in thunderous tones
shouted that. in his respect, admira-
ton. love and chivairy to all woman
kind, he considered himself the peer OF
any man in the New England confer
ence and he considered the uncalled-for
interruption by DR. Galbraith public
insult to himself.
He said that If the conference de-
sired. he would cease the reading Of his
report. This was greeted with cries 81
Amen Yes. do So" etc, from va
rious points on the fiOor of the church
and. bowling TO the murmurs. DR.. Brady
sat down upon the communion rail t.
await further action.
DIR. Galbraith was on his feet again
at once and he requested DIR. Brady to
proceed with the reading of his report
and when the latter made no effort tC
do so. DR.. Galbraith made motion
that the conference request DR.. Brady
to proceed. The latter then did say &
few words further, and sat down.
The whole atmosphere of the con-
ference was charged with suppressed
excitement and every one present was
eXpectant. but Rev. c. f. Littlefield Of
Lynn, made a motion that the repor
of DR.. Brady be considered with thai
or the board of stewards. in executiv,
session next Monday. Then it wa
thought that the whole matter would
be fought out in this proposed execu
tive session, but a cOOl-headed clergy
man arose and moved the report of tn
board of stewards be accepted withOu
discussion His motion was carried AM
the report adopted without remarks
and as it contained clause doinI
away with the Office held by DR.. Brady
he is now without duty to perform.
This afternoon there was considera
BILE comment among those at the con
- ference as to what work he will nov
be assigned to.
Another important feature of thi
mornings business session was the re
port of the special committee on tn
number Of new clergymen to be admit
ted to membership in the conference
Fear has been expressed that the mum
Der Of young men entering the confer
ence would force number of the olde
ministers out. The committee reporte,
in favor Of five new members. AM
these were admitted to the conference
on trial for two years: John Edward
Charlton of Walpole. Edmund D. Lu
pien of Lowell. Donald II. Gerrish o.
Ctittondale. Arthur Wright of NORTH
Mana and William H. Hodge of Town.
send.
This afternoon the anniversary of the
Woman's Foreign and the woman's