The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-17

Boston. Nov. 16-In a statement issued
to the newspapers late tonight, Mrs.
Augusta L. Stetson. the "admonished"
leader OF the New York Christian Science
Church, admitted she had been in the
wrong IN her controversy with the di-
rec,ors of the mother church.
The two days conference with the di-
rectors appears 10 have brought Mrs.
stetson TO her knees. although she says
it was Mrs. Eddy's letter read to the
members Of the New York church yester-
day that convinced her she was in error.
accommodation Expected.
It has not yet been learned just what
has been going on behind the closed
doors Of the mother church during the
last two days, but it is commonly thought
Mrs. Stetson was being tried by the di-
rectors for alleged mental malpractice
and that her accommodation would
follow
No information was furnished. either
by the directors or by Mrs. Stetson to lift
the veil Of secrecy, but it is believed the
latters statement indicates her submis-
sion.
The directors Of the mother church
were in continuous session from 9 o'clock
this morning to o'clock this evening,
considering Mrs. Stetson's case.
Following is the statement issued by
Mrs. Stetson:
"Our beloved leader, Mrs. Mary Baker
Eddy. has requested us all 70 unite with
those IN our church who are supporting
the mother church directors. To-day !
have received a copy OF her letter ad-
dressed 70 the trustees OF our church.
Obeyed for Years.
For twenty-five years l have gladly
obeyed her leading in every question. 1
have always found that by doing this I
drew nearer to God. Ny students know
I have taught them 20 do likewise with
out questioning her wisdom; therefore.
they do not now need any word from me
In addition to what our beloved leader
has said TO guide them at this hour
They will know It IS right for them 70
unite with those who supported the
mother church directors in the judgment
rendered against me.
Il myself have been Obeylng that judg
ment and I shall continue to do so.
shall Furthermore obey my leader by
uniting with those who felt 1t was right
to condemn me- My leaders letter In
duces me to believe I may have been
wrong where 1 felt was absolutely right
For twenty-five years l have watched
and prayed for guidance and strength in
correcting every error revealed 20 me by
God and by my leader. or any OF my
brethren"
Recommendation Not Feared.
New York. Nov. I6-Whatever may be
the outcome of the present examination
of Mrs. Augusta K. Stetson by the di-
rectors Of the mother church of the
Christian Science body in Boston, it is
probable no public announcement Of their
findings will be made by them.
Eugene r. Cox, the head Of the Chris
tian Science publication committee IN this
city, in making this announcement to-
day, said he was led TO this belief by the
spirit in which the heads Of the church
had undertaken Mrs. Stetsons examlna-
ton.
The object OF the directors is not to
punish Mrs. Stetson,' said he but It is
10 bring about a reformation Of her con-
duct and beliefs, which, TO their eyes, ap-
pear 20 be contradictions Of the principles
and practices OF the Christian Science.
They do not care to humilate her IN the
eyes Of all members OF the church by
publicly announcing her ex-cOmmunica-
ton from the church, even II that step
should be taken by them. I believe that
unless the directors think that a public
announcement Of their action following
Mrs. Stetson's examination would be for
the good OF the whole church body they
will not reveal the decision they will
reach upon her case"
From another prominent member Of the
Christian Science faith came the assur-
ance to-day that no longer did the least
semblance Of discord exist among the
congregation Of Mrs. Stetson's church.