New-York tribune., 1907-03-02

MRS MARY BAKER C. EDDY.
Glover is actuated by no spirit of disrespect to
his mother, but believes that the proceeding is
in her real interest. Mr.. Glover says that the
action is not directed against the religion of the
Christian Scientists. The statement further de-
clares that Mr. Glover had long thought that
his mother growing too feeble in body and
mind TO attend to important business matters
but that for long time he was unable u con-
firm this suspicion. because those Immediately
about her seemed unwilling to allow even her
nearest relatives to have an interview long
enough 10 reveal her actual condition. Early
in January. however, it is stated Mr.. Glover
during visit to Concord. was enabled to talk
with his mother for three-quarters Of an hour
and a result. after due consideration. he de-
cided upon the present action "as imperative
duty too long neglected.
The action is returnable at the April term Of
the Merrimack County Superior Court, which
assemblies on the first Tuesday OF the month.
1t is directed against Calvin A. Frye. secretary,
and Lewis c. Strang. assistant secretary. Of
Concord; Alfred Farlow, Irving c. Tomlinson.
Ira @. Knapp. ". B. johnson and Joseph Arm
strong, all Of Boston, and stephen a. Chase. as
directors Of the Christian Science Church. and
Herman S. Herring first reader of the church in
Concord.
BILL ALLEGES INCOMPETENCE.
Specifically the bill alleges that the nominal
plaintiff Mrs. Eddy. who sues "by her next
friend" is and for n long time has been in
competent TO do business or TO understand
transactions conducted IN her name in connec-
tion with her property.
The next allegation is that the defendants
have possessed themselves OF her person and
property and have carried on her business. It
is also alleged that having done this, knowing
Of her inhrmity. they have become trustees for
her OF all property which has come into her
possession and are bound to give account there
| Of and of all their transactions in her name. 1t
is further alleged that there is reason 10 fear
that the defendants wrongfully converted some
of ner property TO their own use, and that there
are particular transactions of which an account
should be given
John w. Kelly, of Portsmouth and the firm
of Martin & Howe, of Concord, apear as counsel
in tho case for the plaintiff, with ex-senator
Chandler acting as special counsel. Mr. Chan
dler's statement follows:
George W. Glover and his daughter Miss
Mary Baker Glover, during their recent trip 20
Washington and the East investigated the con-
dition of Mr. Glover's mother. Mrs. Mary baker
Glover Eddy, at Concord. y. II. Mr.. Glover
mad fog some years been inclined 10 believe that
Mrs. Eddy in her old age eighty-SiX years nov,
had been growing too feeble in body and mind
To attend to extensive and important busi-
ness matters but the various persons living with
Mrs. Eddy none of them relatives, had sur
rounded her carefully and had so persist
emily prevented any other persons. even her
interviews with her that Mr. Glover had not
been able 10 test his fears by any prolonged
visit He and his daughter, however, on Jan
uary were permitted TO see Mrs. EDDY Tor
thrce-quarters of an hour. and the result of
that interview was TO confirm their apprehen-
sons ana to convince them that she was not
capable of doing any business.
She was weak bodily and her mind be-
clouded and enfeebled and possessed by strange
and irrational notions. 1t clear to them
that if not insane, her mental faculties were
50 far IMPAIRED that she could not attend to
financial affairs nor give any intelligent direc-
ton to any business of hers which might be Of
any Importance.
HER SECULAR BUSINESS INCREASED.
Various incidents connected with their stay
and facts which they learned from several
sources tended to strengthen these conclusions
as to Mrs Eddys inCapacity for business. Mr..
Glover and his daughter further learned that
Mrs Eddy's secular business instead of de-
creasing with growing old age, seemed TO be
| larger than ever. She is still president of the
Metaphysical College of Healing and stays at
the head of the body of 3,400 practising healers.
although she does not personally give treat
Incnt.
Is q book of enormous sale, still stands in her
name, while all the other copyrights of Chris
| tian Science books and weekly, monthly and
/ ouarterly periodicals are in her name She re-
| tains her place as head OF the Mother Church at
Boston, with 4O,OOO members ana an immense
| income.
From all that could be learned it seemed to
Mr. Glover certain that the income from all
these sources must be vast-all gathered in by
reason of the use of Mrs. Eddys name. raised
largely by active movements. nominally headed
| by her, and TO much OF which she must be per-
sOnally entitled.
II was clear that. as Mrs. Eddy could not
personally do anything about this enormous
business, carried on by her authority and much
OF II in her name, necessarily it was all con-
Quoted by the various persons surrounding her
at Concord and in charge of affairs at Boston.
who were not under any real responsibility to
her for what they were doing.
| Therefore Mr. Glover. after consulting with
counsel came TO the conclusion that il was his
duty to his mother to take action for the pro-
lection of her property interests. He did not
make a hasty decision. but gave long and full
consideration to the situation. At last he was
advised that equity courts have authority to
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