The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1907-03-12
MRS. EDDY's SIDE STATED
Her Attorney Tells How She Views
Proceedings to Get Money.
Enemies Back of Suit, Belief Of the
Founder of Christian Science
Church Funds $40, ZOO, 900.


lists were startled by a statement
coming from personal counsel for
Mrs. Mary Baker G. Eddy in which
it was declared that the suit insti-
tuted against the managers of her
property by her son. George w. Clio
yer, and other relatives is an act of
persecution.
The impression was also given
that Glover is inspired in the pro-
ceedings by enemies of Christian
Science, who have large amount of
wealth behind them.
Another surprising declaration
was that just before the suit was
filed by Rev. Irving C. Tomljnson, a
member of the Board of Lectureship
OF the Christian Science Church, was
sent to find Glover. and that he car
ried with him a sum estimated at be-
tween 100000 and $250,000, which
was to have been given to Glover
provided he agreed to drop his pro-
ceedings. Before he was found word
that the suit had been filed was re-
ceived and the offer was withdrawn.
Here is the statement in behalf of
Mrs. Eddy, which was given out by
Frank S. Streeter, her attorney:
Early Saturday morning I sent
to Mrs. Eddy copy of the bill in
equity as published. but not yet
served upon any of the defendants
SO far as am informed. I have
since had long personal conference
with her, at which this proceeding
and matters connected Herewith
were fully discussed. In common
with her friends, she believes that
the initiative in these proceedings
was not taken by her son or other
relatives, but by others, who, in a
markedly unusual manner and by
unique methods, are undertaking,
under the guise of court proceedings,
to continue the persecution begun
some time ago.
From my conference with her at
this time and on other recent occa-
sions, l am able to speak definitely
and positively. Her clearness of
mind and resolution of purpose have
been in no respect impaired by her
advanced years. Her capacity to
think clearly and to deal accurately
and justly with important business
affairs has never been more perfect
ly demonstrated than in her confer
ences and acts within the last two
weeks and in numerous business let
ters in her own handwriting which I
have received from her during that
time.
1.-THE amount of Mrs. Eddy's prop
erty has been grossly multiplied by
rumor and unfounded reports. She
is not possessed of large wealth, as
the term is used Mrs. Eddy receives
no income from the church nor from
the publication society connected
with the church Her sole income
for many years has been from the
copyrights on her own books, and
the amount from this source has
been grossly overestimated.
Mrs. Eddy's business affairs have
been managed by. herself with the
aid of Mr.. Frye, her devoted and loyal
servant, and under the oversight and
personal audit of another gentleman,
whose name has not been mentioned,
but who stands for all that is honor
able and of good repute in financial
circles in Concord.
Accurate accounts of all her prop
erty and investments as well as of her
annual income and expenditures have
been carefully kept and frequently
audited"
Details in regard to the $250,000
offer show that it was intended that
this sum should be invested as trust
fund, the income to be paid to Mr..
Glover during his life, and after his
decease in equal shares to his four
children-three sons and one daugh-
ter. In consideration of this gift
Glover and his heirs were asked to
agree to three stipulations:
First, That they would make no
further demands upon Mrs. Eddy of
any kind;
Second, that they would make no
objection to the probate of any will
Mrs. Eddy might leave;
Third, that they would take no
steps to test the legality of any gift,
deed or conveyance Mrs. Eddy might
make or might have made during her
life.
Boston.-Alfred Farlow, the recog-
nized spokesman of the Christian
Science Church, said that Stephen A.
Chase, of Fall River, treasurer of the
Christian Science Church, unbonded,
has custody of between $12,0O0,000
and $13, 100000 church funds.
When questioned concerning Mrs.
Eddy's wealth various leaders in the
Christian Science Church gave out es-
Inmates. Alfred Farlow said her es-
tate was about $150,O00. Editor Nc
Leman, of the Christian Science
Monthly, said that $1,000.00O was
fair estimate of Mrs. Eddy's property.
Fred N. Ladd, treasurer of the Loan
and Trust Savings Bank, of Concord,
and Mrs. Eddy's personal auditor, as
serted that the famous founder had
less than SQnn mn