The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1910-06-16

PEELED Geo. Shaw, professor of philos-
ophy, to resign his position. The
trustees claim that Prof. Shaw is not
teaching the doctrines of religion as
outlined in the articles of incorpora-
ti0n Over two hundred students of
the University and the majority OF
the faculty, including Pres. B. w.
Ayres; threaten to leave the school,
provided the board of trustees does
not repeal its action.
The trouble which has just come to
ahead has been in existence for the
past two years, in fact, since Prof.
Shaw has been connected with the
institution. The board of trustees
havs Lad Prof Shaw before them sew.
eral times and have been investigating
the conditions at the university and
the Influence which the Professor ex-
ercised upon the students. The
board of trustees asked Prof. Shaw to
resign, but he refused on the grounds
that he was teaching the religious
doctrines as outlined in the articles
of Incorporation of the Central Holt
ness university. At the open meeting
at University Park in the tabernacle
Friday afternoon, at which time the
interests of the university was to take
precedence, Pres. G. ]. Fowler, of the
National association, of Boston, Mass,
in behalf of the investigation made by
the board of trustees, openly con-
demned the doctrines of Prof. Shaw
ana explained the situation as viewed
by the members of the Holiness asso-
Citations. He occupied the rostrum
for over an hour, laying the founda-
tions of the committees investigation,
and stating that the doctrines, as
taught by Prof. Shaw, were erroneous
as to the doctrines outlined in the ar
ticles of Incorporation, and that the
slid Prof. Shaw should not remain at
the head of the theological depart
ment.
Many of the students of the uni
versity are opposed to the action TAX
en- by the board of trustees and have
circulated a petition asking that the
board reconsider their actions. Over
two hundred students of the institu-
ton and influential members of the
faculty have either signed the paper
or signified their intention of leaving
the school if the board compels Prof.
Shaw to go. Several meetings have
been held by the students and the ma
jority seem to favor Prof. Shaw and
his teachings. They say, IF Shaw
goes, we go; if Shaw remains, we will
also remain"
In his address Pres. c. ]. Fowler, of
the National association, said, speak
ing in behalf of the board of trustees:
The situation is fraught with great
peril and humanity speaking there is
nothing but disaster for the morrow OF
tn s school. Nobody but God can ex-
tricate us from this difficulty. 1t is
not at all strange that the devil
should tempt you, should insult you,
and should be after you. Here is a
splendid institution. None has had
such marvellous history. No institu-
ton in this country has had such
blessings and so much to show for
it, But the devil has attempted to
destroy it. He is after the school and
the organization. 1t isn't anything
new. No holiness school has trouble
but what they are made stronger by
1t. Education shakes our destiny.
Some people have neglected to fit and
some have neglected the thinking pow
er of their upper story.
over what is the division of this
school? From the standpoint of the
trustees 1t is over that for which
the school stands--Holiness Ii is
not over church government, it is not
over the cut of mans coat or the
make of woman's hat; nor is it
over the capabilities of the teachers.
1t is over the question of Holiness
and the Holiness movement. 1t is a
vital issue and heated question and
the holiness people should go with
me prayerfully and sympathetically
through the question.
I'm the name of the trustees, who
is responsible? An investigation has
been made by members of the trus-
tees in the theological, pastoral and
philosophical department and here is
where they found the trouble. A cause
is at stake and a school is at stake.
What did the board find and how did
they find it?
They found that the head of this
department was not a Holiness man
and is not and has not been in his in.
fiuence representative of the Holiness
movement. His influence has not
been on the side of Holiness.
This young preacher says that he
breaches a doctrine which we cant
understand Where is the value in
theological professor, that the people
can't understand?
This young professor has not rep
resented the holiness movement and
the holiness people, Holiness people
are Lnsatisfied and after they have
heard him preach two weeks they ask.
is he straight on holinessY
The board of trustees have dis.
missed this young professor; and how
did they do 1t? Having made certain
distinctions they delegated one mem.
Der to see the brother and see If they
had not been betrayed on his influ-
ence. Prof. Shaw did not care 10 talk