SCOPES FOUND GUILTY.

Timaru Herald, Volume XCVIII, 23 July 1925, Page 7

SCOPES FOUND GUILTY.

Teaching- Evolution in Schools.

dramatic close of interesting TRIAL.

By Cable—Press Association—Copyright. Australian and N.Z. Cable Association. NEW YORK, July 21. i fin I P ?| S Was foun< * guilty and fineu IUU dollars. The verdict was returned after eight minutes’ deliberation.

W arm Passages. TV arm passages were frequent between opposing counsel at the Scopes trial. *

Mr TV J. Bryan, who entered the witness box, replying to Mr Darrow’s questions whether lie believed the \\ liiiJe swallowed Jonah, and whether be believed God made a whale big enough or Jonah small enough, declared that God could make a fish bi°" enough to swallow a man. He believed what the Bible said. One miracle was just as easy to believe as another. Asked if bo believed that Joshua commanded the sun to stand still, Mr Bryan said ho accepted the Bible story absolutely. Asked what would happen if the world stood still, he replied that God would take care of that. He added that ," as there to protect revealed religion.

Judge Intervenes. Mr Bryan and Mr Dairow were anxious to continue with their avowed purposes, but the Judge called a halt and ordered Mr Bryan’s testimony to be expunged from the record, claiming it was irrevolant to the question at issue, namely, did Scopes teach that man had descended from a lower order of animals.

The conference between the prosecution and defence attorneys decided to forego all closing speeches. Mr Darrow, asking for a verdict of guilty, since the only way to test the law was to take it to the Higher Court, said: “We have done our best to turn back the tide that has sought to force itself on the modern world, of testing every fact of science by religious dogma.”

Judge Raulston’s final tribute might be regarded as a tribute to the defence of a principle. He said “the great man is one who has a passion for truth and follows it against all opposition. It takes courage to oppose public sentiment.”

An exchange of courtesies followed the end of the trial. All were in a good humour, the defence thanking Tennessee for its hospitality. Jude McKenzie (prosecution counsel) on behalf of the citizens of the County said: “TVe have learned to take a broader view of life since you came. TVe want to •be more broad-minded that some give us credit for. TVe respect your attitude and think we have benefited.” Bail Granted. Scopes is held in 500 dollars bail pending an appeal in September. A Baltimore newspaper offered, ana was accepted as security for the bail bond. Dramatic Ending of Trial. Asked if he had any statement to make before sentence was imposed, Scopes declared: “Your Honour, I feel I have been opposing an unjust law. I will continue to support my ideals.” The trial came to a sudden and dramatic ending' following on Mr Darrow’s short sharp examination _of Mr Bryan, as a Bible expert, causing the Attorney-General to cry: “TVhat is the meaning of the harangue.” Mr Darrow shouted angrily: "To show up fundamentalism, to prevent bigots and ignoramuses from controlling the educational system of the United States.” Mr Brvan, springing to his feet and shaking his fist in Mr Darrow’s face, cried: “To protect the Word of God from the greatest atheist and agnostic in the United States.” Appeal Lodged. An appeal will be lodged in the Tennessee Supreme Court.