The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-03-10

Mrs. Eddy's financial affairs, would have
no effect upon the branch churches
throughout the country. 1t was stated
most positively that it could have no
possible influence here. The Christian
Science churches have no financial con-
nection either with Mrs. Eddy or the
Mother Church in Boston. They are con-
Quoted independently, being guided, of
course, by the manual which contains
the rules of the church organization.
Said Christian Scientist:
Services will be held as usual Sunday
morning at II o'clock in the Massey build
ing and | may add that never before in
the history of the church in this city
has the attendance at service been so
large az recently or have there been such
demands made from people in the city
and all over the state on the 'practi-
toners for healing work"
Speaking of Mrs. Eddys mental and
financial ability the Boston Herald of a
recent date published an interview with
Henry NJ Baker. The Herald says:
Mr.. Baker is second cousin of Mrs.
Eddy, has known her all his life and
for the past twenty years has been one
of her,trusted business advisers. He is a
representative In the New Hampshire
house, chairman of the judiciary COM
mittee and has been In Congress. He is
one of the leading lawyers in the state,
and by reason of his relationship has
been in constant touch with Mrs. Ed
dy's affairs, though not as counsel.
az
noon, arriving ut Pleasant View soon
after Mrs Eddy came in from her drive.
lie says:
Anybody who fancics she can be
guiled even If she is So years old, Is very
much mistaken. She Is a remarkably
bright, capable woman. constantly maxi
ing important decisions in her business
affairs, unaide1 and sufficiently clear
sighted to see where other and varied
counsels would be advisable: doing pre-
cisely as good business men do, who
handle large affairs,
"She signs her own checks and does
her own business with her own hand
All this talk of Mr.. Frye doing it is
nonsense. Mr.. Frye is trusted and val
ued associate, much as good secretaries
are all over tho world, but no more SO.
The big decisions are reached on her own
initiative and in her own way. Owing
TO her advanced years she must of
necessity delegate much of the process,
the running around, to younger people.
but don't for moment mistake that the
guiding mind Is perfectly clear and capa-
BILE in marshalling tho essentials
Gen Frank S. Streeter, Mrs. Eddy S
chief counsel, in an interview with a rep
resentatiVe of the Boston Post of recent
date. made the following statement:
EARLY Yesterday morning l sent to
Mrs. Eddy a copy of the bill in equity
as published but not yet served upon
any of the defendants, so far as | am in
formed.
II have since had a long personal con-
ference with her, at which this proceed
ing and matters connected Herewith We're
fully discussed.
IN common with her many friends she
believes that the initiative in these pro-
ceedinss 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 per-
secution begun some time ago.
From my conference with her at this
time and other recent occasions | am able
10 speak definitely and positively.
Her clearness of mind and resolution
OF purpose have been in no respect inn
paired by her advanced years.
Her capacity to think clearly and TO
deal accurately and justly with important
business affairs has never been more per-
ences Mud acts within the last two weeks,