Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1907-03-07
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MsA Dddy'S Son Wac 70 Have Been
O8eFed Inducements 70
Keep Quist
MESSENGER WAS TOO LATE
Notice Of Filling suit Against Head Of
Christian Science Church Nod
Already Been Given 70
the Press.

Concord, N. Fl. March l.-Geuera
FTand 8. Streeter, legal adviser OF Mrs
Mary Baker G. Eddy, issued state
nient Sunday night replying to variow
allegations in the bill OF equity which
has been brought against trustees ant
directors Of the Christian Science
church. by relatives Of Mrs. Eddy, witt
the view Of obtaining an accounting
Of funds.
Early Saturday morning." he says
Il sent to Mira Eddy a copy Of the
bill In equity as published but not
yet served upon any Of the defendants
80 far as am informed. have since
had o conference with her at which
this proceeding and matters connected
herewith were fully discussed.
TN common with her many friends
she believes that the initiative was
not take by her son or other relatives,
but by others who In a markedly un-
usual manner and by unique methods
are undertaking under the guise Of
court proceedings TO continue the per-
secution begun some time ago.
From my conferences with her at
the time and on other recent occasions
I am able to speak definitely and
positively. Her clearness Of mind and
resoluteness Of purpose has been In
no respect impaired by her advanced
years. Her capacity 10 think clearly
and 70 deal accurately and Justly with
important business affairs has never
been more perfectly demonstrated
than In her conferences and acts In
the last two weeks and In numerous
business letters In her own handwrit,
ing, which l have received from her
during that time.
Messrs. Kelly and Martin, counsel
for the nominal plaintiff In the bill
Of equity. have an appointment with
Mr.. streeter for Monday afternoon. II
at that time MP. Streeter declines to
accept service in behalf Of the defend
ants, the process Of serving the de-
PENDANTS individually will be institut-
ed. Former United States Senator
William d. Chandler, the senior coun
sci for the plaintiff, will arrive here
from Washington on Tuesday, and
win Join with the others in the con-
duct Of the case.
1t was learned Sunday night that
about A O'Clock last Friday afternoon
the day on which the bill IN equity
was filed, a messenger from George
W. Glover Of Deadwood 8. D.. the
son of Mrs. Eddy, delivered to her
letter in which Mr.. Glover stated his
purpose Of beginning the suit. At 1850
o'clock that afternoon Rev. l. G. Tom
linson, one OF the defendants named
In the suit, left Concord, his mission
being. 1t is understood 10 go to Mr..
Glover Mr.. Tomlinson is said to have
In his possession for delivery to Mr.
Glover a deed Of trust for a certain |
sum Of morey, variously estimated at |
rom 100000 to $4,000. This money |
t is declared, was to be delivered to |
Mr.. Glover on three conditions as fol- |
ows: First, that neither he nor his
household should make any further
demands upon Mrs. Eddy; second, that
hey should offer no objections to
he probating Of any will that might
Do offered after her death; third,
hat they should not seek by any legal
to set aside any gifts, deeds
n conveyances that Mrs. Eddy might
make during her lifetime.
Meanwhile John W. Kelly, of Ports
mouth, one Of the attorneys interested
n bringing the proceedings, had filed
he bill in equity with the clerk of the
hyperion court, and notified Mr.. Street
#, counsel for Mrs. Eddy of the fact
dr. Streeter had a long conference
With Mr.. Kelly and Mr.. Martin, during
which he made 1t known that the deed
Il trust was to be given to Mr.. Clio
'er. This conference came to an end
Vhen Mr.. Streeter was informed that
he fact that the bill had been filed
lad been given to the press, and Mr..
'treeter then recalled Mr.. Tomllnson
rom his mission.