The American Baptist

AMERICAN BAPTIST. O L. XXV, NO. 24. TIS GOOD TO LIVE. Tis good to live! If but to feel The winds of summer softly blow, o tread the grass now gay with flow're, Show warm beneath a spread of snow. is good to live! If but to dream That even in the city street, bove the highest building's top, lod's answer and my prayer will meet. good to live! If but to learn ough I'm weak, my friend is strong any a minor tone it takes ell the chords for one grand song good to live! If but to love all brave, true women, tender men; o know a doubter may find faith Through some pure heaven of eyes again. WOMEN'S WORK On the morning of May 22nd we left South Union for Russellville thence to Pembroke to attend First District S. S. Convention; was pleased to join Bro. W. H. Steward who was also in route to Pembroke. Reaching this point we found Rev. L. C. Majors, Chairman of the Recreation committee awaiting us, he accompanied us to the Mt. Washington Baptist church where the convention was in session. We were introduced to this body of Christian workers by the president, Rev. Wm. Foster. On motion we were given Saturday evening to present the claims of the Baptist Women's Educational Convention; accordingly at 8 p.m. a large crowd assembled to her us. After devotional exercises a literar- programme was rendered. At 9 p.m. w. m. in reproduced by the president and an appeal for our work, a col- was trken and $1 charts sold amounting to $8.10, total collected $9.10. We are specially grateful to Misses Arietta Vaughn and Mamie Allensworth for their friendly assistance. During our stay at Pembroke we were entertained at the home of Deacon Smith and wife, Finding that no appointment had been made for us at neither Alleonsville, Elkton nor Trenton we decided to go to toppkinsville and attend commencement exercises of M. & F. College. Revs, Tyler, Dennis and Majors, pastors of the aboved named churches respectively promised to send us a collection from their churches. We hope to be able to report the same in our next communication. The time should have been given those churches was most pleasantly and profitably spent at M. & F. college, where our friends President, P. T. Frazer and loveable wife have made us welcome to their hospitality. We attended each of the exercises and have been highly gratified with all that we have seen and heard, such men sent out from State University as Prof. Frazer, will do more to more thoroughly establish the true worth of our grand old school than all that may be said, we believe we have made many new friends to our work by stating the fact that "he is one of the proud sons of Old State." On Saturday morning, May the 30th, we were off for Cadiz, reaching this point in a drenching rain, we were met by Mr. Firma Barnes and taken to the comfortable and inviting home of Dr. W. H. McRidley; we were met at the door and extended the warm hand of welcome by dear sister McRidley and her lovable mother, dear sister Crump of Owensboro, who is visitig her. We were soon made comfortable, especially after partaking of the hearty meal awaiting us. On Sunday morning we attended Sunday-school where we found the usual interest manifested. We were introduced by Superintendent King and made a short talk, asking for a contribution: $1.05 was given. We attended 11 o'clock services, Dr. McRidley was at his best and we all left church feeling to have been greatly benefitted by his timely sermon. At 3 p. m. we reassembled, Rev. S. Leavell preached an instructive sermon after which Dr. McRidley gave us an hour to lay the claims of the Baptist Women's Educational Convention before the congregation at the conclusion of which a collection was taken amounting to $9.87. At 3 p. m. we again assembled and flattered to a soul inspiring sermon by the venerable Dr. After usual collection we were again, much to our surprise, allowed to make a short talk as many persons were present at that service who could not be present at the afternoon, appealing to this number for a contribution we realized $2.88; sold seven charts for 70 cents total collected at Cadiz $12.00: the following gave 25 each Mrs. W. H. McRidley, Mrs. M. Leavell, Mrs. Bornella Wharton, Mrs. Benrietta Roach, Mrs. Bettie Boyd, Mrs. M.A. Bryant, Mrs. Susan Wharton Mrs. Jessie Durrett, Mrs. Mary Radford, sister (fathere Thompson, Misses Emma Grooms, L. A. Roach, E. L. White, Brethren G. W. King, Firma Barnes, Moses Gunn, James Bronston, J. W. Roach, A. W. Millex, J. E. Dickerson 50 points Dr. McRidley $1.00. Never shall we forget this glorious Sabbath spent at Cadiz it is to be remembered that this church led the state last year in in contribution to the Missionary work and has so far eclipsed all previous collection taken this year. It has never been our pleasure to visit a better disciplined Baptist church in this or any other state, long live Dr. Wm. H. McRidley to keep the Baptist flag unfurled to the breeze that the world may continue to read the inscription thereon "One Lord, One Faith and One Baptism." On Monday in company with sister McRidley we spent a most pleasant day at the home of brother and sister Roach, we enjoyed a sumptuous dinner and were off on time for Hopkinsville. We were unable to fill appointment at night owing to the final commencement exercises at tabernacle which were well attended and enjoyed greatly. On Tuesday evening, however, we were on time at Virginia Street church, where a small crowd awished us, Dr. Williams conducted devotional exercises after which in a most impressive manner introduced us. We made a short talk and hope we were successful in making some friends to our work as well as strengthening the love and confidence of our old friends. A collection was given us amounting to $1.15, the followidg gave 25 cents each: Brother Lewis Berry and Prof. P. T. Frazer, pledges to the amount of $3.25 was taken. On Wednesday night we filled our appointment at Main street church, small audience awaited us, devotional services were conducted by Bro. James Allenworth, Jr. we were afterwards introduced by him, succeeded in collecting $2.25 sold three chairs, the following gave 25 cents each: Brethren James Allenworth, Branch Bush, Jack Jefer, W. H. Thomas, George Buckner; also pledges to the amount of $6.00. On Thursday night we were off on time through mud we climbed in or around the city of coppinville a mile from our stopping place finally we reached the beautiful little church of Gainsville of which Rev. J. E. Ladd is pastor, he was absent but Prof. W. C. Davis' rendered klud assistance and proved to be of great help in this particular meeting we made a plea for our work collected $2 01. The following persons gave 25 cents each Prof. W. C. Davis, Bros. James Lee, A. W. Withers, E. J. Tandy, also pledges to the amount of $8.00 payable at our next meeting in Franklin Oct. 1st. We are glad to announce Dear Sisters that we are meeting with the greatest success in a financial way than ever before in the history of our work. We have just finished one month's service and have accomplished more without any special effort than ever before in the same length of time; so we feel encouraged. We ask not for rest, but for strength to labor on. WOMEN'S WORK. Mrs. L. M. Jackson will fill the following appointments in the interest of the Baptist Women's Educational Convention: Venue: Hodkinsville, June 1--5 Princeton, " 7t1 Paducah, " 8-11 Mayfield, " 11th Corydon " 12th Henderson " 18-15 Basket " 16th Sobree " 17th Madisonville " 18-19 Providence " 21th Earlington " 22nd Greenville " 23rd Revier " 24th Leitchfield " 25th Hartford " 26th Central City " 27th South Carrolton " 28th Livermore " 29th Bethlehem " 30th Pastors and Presidents of University Societies are requested to make suitable announcements of these appointments and meet our representative on her arrival and make provision for her entertainment. By order of the Board of Managers; Recreation is not the highest kind of enjoyment; but in its time and place it is quite as proper as prayer.—Prime. BELLS St. Alpher Church and School, Belfast, The O.C. of Belfast, All Saints Church. CALL FOR MEETING OF NATIONAL AFRO-AMERICAN COUNCIL AT LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY JULY 1st, 2nd and 3rd 1908. To the members of the National Afro-American Council, Delegates from Local Council and affiliated organizations, such as Chur shes, Colleges, Benevoient Societies, News papers and other Race Organization. Greeting: The Sixth annual Session of the National Afro-American Council will be held at Louisville, Ky., July 1st, 2nd and 3rd, 1908. The unceasing energy of those bent upon the creation of a public sentiment adverse to Afro-American; the open advocacy of the repeal of our constitutional right to the elective franchise by prominent men and leading gazettes, formerly classed among our friends and advocates, the timid and tremuluoos stand of those thatessay to befriend us and the bold and defiant assaults of those satisfied with nothing short of our absolute undoing certainly necessitate the meeting in this advisory way of our strong men and women to devise a line of conduct in defense of our rights as freemen. It is our earnest desire that every Church, College and Benevolent Society, and other Race Organisation send representative accompanied by the annual tax of $5, to this great National gathering. We have every reason to believe that the Louisville meeting will be the largest ever held in the history of the organization. EASIS OF MEMBERSHIP. (ARTICLE III OF CONSTITUTION.) Section I. The Afro-American Council shall be composed of members as follows: 1st. All persons who hold life membership. 2nd. Council Delegates, representing duly accredited Local Councils. 3rd. Affiliated Delegates, representing organizations of similar plans and purpose co-operating with Afro-American Council. SEG. 2. Every Local Atto-American Council shall be entitled to representation in the National Council by delegates elected on the basis of one delegate to every fifty (50) members, said delegates to qualify upon presentation of credentials and payment of 10 cents for each member so represented. Provided, however, that any Local Council having less than fifty (50) members shall be entitled to one vote, upon presentation of credentias and payment of the annual tax of $5.00. SEC. 3. Riligious and secular organizations which have for their aim and work the mental and moral elevation of the race, and which desire to co-operate with the National Council, may be represented by affiliated delegates, not more than two delegates to each organization. Said delegates shall have the right to vote upon payment of $5.00 for each delegate SEC. 4. Editors of Afro-American newspapers and Principals of Academic Schools and Colleges, may be admitted to membership in the National Council and be entitled to a vote upon presentation of credentials and payment of the annual tax of 5.00. TRULY REPRESENTATIVE BODY. From the above it will be seen that the National Afro-American Council is a representative body. The mere payment of $5.00 does not entitle one to membership. Every delegate must bring written ordentials certifying that he is the representative of a Local Council or affiliated organization, the editor of an Afro-American newspaper or the principal of an academic school or college. DI3FRANCHISEMENT PARAMOUNT QUESTION. While many other questions relative to rights of the race will be considered the Executive Committee have decided that distranchisement is to be the paramount topic for discussion. This question is of such great importance at this time, will be considered from every view point by some of the greatest thinkers of the race. SPEECHES MUST BE SHORT AND TO THE POINT. By action of the National Afro-American Council each speaker is limited to twenty minutes and in view of the fact that a portion of the Caucasin press of the country is ever ready to misrepresent the words of Afro-Americans, all speeches must be in manuscript. In order that there may be absolute proof of just what each speaker said. PRESID'T FORTUNE WILL PRESIDE. It seems certain that our beloved president, Thomas T. Fortune, Bq., will have returned from his mission to the far-off Orient in the interest of his people, by the time council mee- and will preside to the gratification of his friends all over tue country. REDUCED RATES ON BAILROADS. REDUCED RATES ON RAILROADS. (INSTRUCTIONS TO DELEGATES. A rate of one fare and one-third for the round trip, on the certificate plan, has been secured for those attending the meeting of the National Afro-American Council, Louisville, Ky. July 1-8 1908. The following directions are submitted for your guidance. 1. Tickets at full fare for the going journey may be secured within three days (exclusive of Sunday) prior to and during the first two days of the meeting. The advertised dates of the meeting are July 1st, 2nd and 3rd, consequently you can obtain your ticket not earlier than June 27th, nor latter than July 2nd. Be sure that when purchase your ticket, you request a certificate. Do not make the mistake of asking for a receipt. 2. Present yourself at the railroad station for ticket and certificate at least 80 minutes before departure of train. 3. Certificates are not kept at all stations. If you inquire at your station you will find out whether certificates and through tickets can be obtained to place of meeting. If not, agent will inform you at what station they can be obtained. You can purchase a local ticket thence, and there take up a certificate through ticket 4. On your arrival at the meeting, present your certificate to Cyrus Field Adams, Secretary, of the National Afro-American Council. 5. It has been arranged that the special agent of the Trunk Line Association will be in attendance to validate certificates on July 3rd. You are advised of this, because if you arrive at the meeting and leave for home again prior to special agent's arrival you cannot have the benefit of the reduction on the home journey. 6. 80 as to prevent disappointment, it must be understood that the reduction on return journey is not guaranteed but is contingent on an attendance of not less than 100 persons holding certificates obtained from ticket agents at starting points, showing payment of full first-class fare of not less than 75 cents on going journey; provided, however, that if the cartigates pre-enterted fall short of the required minimum and it shall appear that round-trip tickets are held in lieu of certificates they shall be reckoned in arriving at the minimum. 7. If the necessary minimum is in attendance, and your certificate is duly validated, you will be entitled, up to July 7th, to a continuous passage ticket to your designation by the route over which you make the going journey, at one-third the limited fare. WILLIAM PLEDGER, Acting Pres. ALEXANDER WALTBES, Chair. Ex B. CYRUS FIELD ADAMS, Gen'l Sec'y. NEED OF MISSION WORK A Paper Read by Rev. C.C.Bates Before the a.ouisville M. & D. Monday, June 1st, 1988. If we are disciples of Jesus, our heart's desire and prayer to God, is for the conversion of souls. If this can be accomplished, evil will be overcome and good will take its place. Convert the world and hell will be conquered and Jesus will reign victorious. Then will His kingdom come, His will be done on earth as it is in heaven; but to do this is no child's play. It is work—real earnest work. For this purpose our savior came into the world, and he called it work. I must do the work of him that sent me while it is day, the night cometh. It cost Him dearly; all that He had, pain, labor, blood, life all were endured and sacrificed for this great work. The hearts of men are surrounded by fortifications which seem well nigh impregnable. The devil has thrown open his breast works and compares them with all his forces. BAPTIST TRUTH PERIODICALS MONTHLIES Baptist Superintendent . 7 cents Baptist Teacher . . . 10 " per copy! per quarter! Biblical Studies, for older scholars. NEW (monthly). 7 cents each per quarter! 25 cents each per year! QUARTERLIES Senior . . . 4 cents Advanced . . . 2 " Intermediate . . . 2 " Primary . . . 2 " per copy! per quarter! LESSON LEAFLETS Bible . . . 1 cent each Intermediate per copy! Primary . . . per quarter! Picture Lessons. 2½ cents per set! per quarter! Bible Lesson Pictures. 75 cents per quarter! HOME DEPARTMENT SUPPLIES Senior Home Department Quarterly. 4 cents Advanced Home Department Quarterly. 2 cents. per copy! per quarter! ILLUSTRATED PAPERS per quarter! per year! Young People (weekly) . . . 13 cents 50 cents Boys and Girls (weekly) . . . 6½ " 25 " Our Little Ones . . . 5 " 20 " Young Reaper (semi-monthly) . . . 3½ " 14 " Young Reaper (monthly) . . . 2 " 7 " (The above prices are all for clubs of free or more.) Good Work (monthly). 15 cents per year! in clubs of ten or more 10 cents per year! American Baptist Publication Society WESTERN HOUSE, 1407 Olive Street, St. Louis, Mo. These must be stormed and taken. And then when the heart is reached, we find it unwilling to receive the gospel. We find it hardened in sin, chilled by prejudice, charmed by worldly pleasure and in its very nature opposed to accepting the blessing that we bring. As the mother who fights her way through difficulties and dangers to . . . recover her lost child, find, when she reaches the loved object of her search, that her child is indifferent to her entreaties and refuses to own her as a mother, or return with her to her home, so Jesus when he came into this world "came to his own and his own receive dhim not," and so it is often times with us when we offer Him to others. But the enemy must be overcome, the fortifications taken, prejudices broken down, the affections and desires changed, the heart won to Christ. Soils must be converted, and this I repeat, is work, and work is to done in two ways namely: General Work or that which includes the preaching of the gospel from the pulpit the writing of books or the publication of religious literature in general; Special or Personal work or that which is done by personal contract with men. My first point will be: "The Necessity of Personal Work," and then proceed to to the more practical part of my subject: how to do it. The necessity arises out of the very nature of men. There is a power in personal contract with men. Sheet lightning can do no harm it is the bolt that strikes. If a circular letter is sent around, headed: "To the Public," it is read by few, and attended to by less; but if you go into a man's door and call him out and talk to him on the same subject mentioned in the letter, which he has thrown into the waste basket, the effect is very different. A man who captured seven soldiers during the war was asked how he did it. "I surrounded them," he replied. So it is here, we can surround a man and capture him for our king. Experience sustains this view. Show me the church that does not depend solely on its pastor, but has men and women engaged in mission work, and I will show you a prosperous church. Many of you were brought to Christ by this means, and many more will come after you in the same way. But why need we multiply arguments when one will settle all. It is the Lord's plan. He thought this whole subject through; surveyed the whole field and then laid the plan of personal work. He is the Good Shepherd, and represents Himself as bringing home the sheep, not in flocks, but one at the time, and rejoicing in His work. How He preaches to Nicodemus, and how He pleads with the Woman of Samals; call Matthew as He goes along, and pauses before Bartimus to bestow His blessing. But let us enter into the detail of our toils. The work is arduous and delicate. Let us mark out then a plan, may, the plan, the very best plan by which our work may be successful. First of all we must have the Holy Ghost. Without him we can do nothing. We shall be like dooms around the candle, without him, but with him like the Hebrew children in the furnace. Unless you are converted, you need not hope to be instrumental in the conversion of others. You must find the way to Calypso yourself before you try to show others the blessed road. ESTABLISHED 1879 Besides we shall need the spirit in our conflict with sin and satan, both of which stand between us and every unconverted soul. Second we must be men of prayer. Our Father gives the Holy Spirit to every one that asketh Him. We must have communion with God. Prayer brings us nearer the throne, near the warm heart of Jesus. It warms our hearts and makes live men. Third we must know the Bible. If we are going to fight with the award of the spirit lst us be familiar with its uses. It is sharp, two-edged and not to be handled carelessly, but use aight it is quick and powerful. Be at home with this blade of the Lord and you will do the work, and do it well. With such preparation as this; the presence of the spirit; the power of prayer, and a practical knowledge of the scriptures you will not have to have to morn over empty nots, and fruitless fields, but go up to God rejoicing, bearing your sheaves with you. Fourth we must be cautious in approaching men. Many circumstances will help you, best of all the spirit will guide you. Fifth let your conversation be seasoned with love. Let your fellow mortal see that you love him, love your soul. Sixth tget on common ground with the one weose soul you see. Seventh tell him his condition plainly lovingly. Speak the truth in love. Bighth you preach unto him Jesus. I need not tell you how this should be done. Your own heart will tell you that. The spart of God will guide you. Indelicity, so called philosophy, false science, depraved nature and the devil all combine to suggest doubts and difficulties to the soul. Do not lose your patience. Remember how patient your Lord has been with you. In conclusion, our work must done. It is hard but we have help: "Lo I am with you even unto the ends of the world." It is pleasant, ror what more joyful task than winning souls for Jesus. When and shall hear the Master say "Well done" and that will be worth all our sorrows, toils and cares. When this spirit has been aroused, when the church is on fire for the saving of souls, when those who are converted are willing to go into the ways and hedges, then the church will be ready for earnest, practical and persistent mission work, such as will arouse and bring the unsaved into touch with the power of the gospel. The needs are many in this city and the time has fully come for an organized effort to improve the terrible conditions which are carrying thousands on the downward road to sin and destruction. To work then my brothers, "for they that be wise shall shine as the brightness of the firmament and they that turn many to righteousness as the stars for ever and ever," and may God be with you is my prayer for Jesus' sake FOR OVER SIXTY YEARS MRS. WINSLOW'S Soothing Syrup has been used for over sixty years by millions of mothers for their children while teaching with perfect success. It soothes the child, soothes the gums, allays all pain cures wind colic, and is the best remedy for Diarrhoea. It will relieve the poor little sufferer immediately. Sold by druggists in every part of the world twenty-five cents a bottle. Be sure end ask for Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup and take on other. The date on the label of your paper shows to what time you have paid. It serves both as a receipt and a request for payment. If proper credit has not been given within two or three weeks from time of payment, notify us. Also notify us promptly of any change in Post Off or address so that there may be no error or delay in delivery of paper. FRIDAY, JUNE 12, 1903. This paper is regularly mailed to its subscribers until a definite order to discontinue is received and the subscription paid in full to the time the order is given. Denominational papers in Kentucky are discussing the matter of the coming General Association with considerable interest and making numerous suggestions relative to the business and character of its proceedings. We do not anticipate a stormy session as some seem to indicate, nor do we expect to see all the changes that have been suggested. These changes are not necessary to the work of the General Association and are not intended as much for that purpose as they are to gratify personal whims and prejudices. Baptists are slow sometimes but they can be counted upon to support those leaders who bear their burdens in the heat of the day and who are earnest and faithful in that work. There have been differences of opinion in the past and there will be differences of opinion in the future, but that does not argue that there must be numberless changes to accommodate one or the other on this account. The better plan would be to unite in making the work a success with the agencies now employed rather than to make these changes the basis of discussion from now until August, instead of prosecuting plans and organizing our forces for raising money to conduct the enterprises operated by the General Association. THE Supreme Court of Tennessee has decided that the Jim Crow Car law passed by the last Legislature of that state providing that separate apartments for white and colored passengers on the street cars is unconstitutional and therefore void. The court did not pass pass upon the merits of the case but simply decided that its caption was not explicit enough and did not state what portion of the old law it sought to amend. This in itself is a victory for right and justice and at least defers the operation of these unnecessary restrictions upon the patrons of street railways until they can be passed in a lawful way. Perhaps sober thought and consideration may convince the law makers that these measures are not necessary to the peace, comfort or happiness of people who are only on the cars for a few minutes and who in other respects are perfectly agreeable. ANOTHER prominent Kentucky pastor har been called to a siste-state and if he accepts, it will probably be for the same reason that other pastors have been induced to leave the state recently. This time the pastor is Rev. R. H C. Mitchell of the First Baptist church, Harrodsburg, and the church which is showing such an excellent judgment is the Bethesda Baptist church, Chicago. We don't blame Bethesda church in the least and if Kentucky churches as a rule wont pay pastors better salaries, they must not grumble if they go where people are more willing to pay salaries commensurate with the worth and work of the minister. Indications point to a large attendance at the coming session of AMERICAN BAPTIST, FRIDAY JUNE 12.1903 the Afro-American Council in this city July 1st, 2nd, and 3rd, as the interest is growing as the time grows apace. The Committee of Arrangements is in receipt of letters this week from all parts of the country announcing the election of delegates and making inquiry about entertainment &c., The programme is about completed and from now on rapid progress will be made in arranging all the details for a large and successful meeting. In another column will be found a list of associational meetings for Kentucky; as far as we have been able to secure the places and dates. If the brethren interested will furnish the missing data we will be under obligations, so that a complete list may be published. The Sunday School Work To the Sunday Schools composing the Consolidated Baptist Educational Sunday School Convention:— You are hereby asked to arrange for our annual meeting which will convene with the Pleasant Green Baptist Sunday school, Lexington, Ky., Wednesday June 24th. 1903, at 10a. m. It is the sincere desire and the earnest prayer of the president that each school do its full duty at Lexington for all the departments of our work. The responsibility resting upon us as the future church cannot be put upon the shoulders of others. Each school is urged to do its part in the spiritual and moral uplift of the people. All of the denominational interests are appealing to the churches and Sunday schools for help. These appeals should not be left unheard for they are calls from God. The work of the denomination can prosper only in proportion as it enlists the aid of the churches and schools. Let us in the district endeavor to raise more money this year than at any previous session of the convention. the demands are greater now than ever before on account of the impossibility to get the money into the hands of the former treasurer, who is at present out of the state. We are sorry to say that the printing of the minutes was delayed by circumstances over which we had no control, but it is hoped that by this time every school has received its minutes. Come to the convention fired with the Holy Spirit to work for the Master and not to indulge in unjust and Unchristian criticisms. That there have been provocations justifying criticisms, no one will deny, but let it be done in all justice and fairness. Every school is allowed three messengers. The Pleasant Green school is preparing to entertain the convention handsomely. Remember the time, Wednesday before the fourth Sunday in June. ROBERT MITCHELL, Pres. Frankfort, Ky. Entertainment at Louisville Ky July 1-8, 1908. All persons who expect to attend the Afro--American Council, at Louisville, Ky., July 1st, 2nd and 3rd, are requested to notify either of the undersigned at once if it is desirable to have the Committee on Entertainment provide for their comfort during the Council. Board will be $1.00 per day and the Committee will make assignments and notify visitors before they leave their homes. Respectfully, W. H. PERRY, Chairman, 2909 W. Walnut St. C. W. HOUSER, Secretary, 2813 W. Chestnut St. NOTICE. NOTICE All that are aiming to attend the Central District Association, which convenes at Bardstown, Ky., July 9th, will please send me their names at once in order that I may get homes for all and prepare for their necessary entertainment. H. A. Keeton, Pastor. Box 113, Bardstown, Ky. --- --- Mr. Phil Bell one of the best known men in Christian county died in Hopkinsville Thursday of last week. He had the distinction of being the first colored man to serve on a jury in this state, having served as a juror in the Circus Court in 1878. The 38th anniversary of the Green Castle Baptist Chuch, Prospect Ky. Rev. S Mack pastor, will be observed with appropriate services beginning Sunday June 14th and closing Sunday June 21st. There will be preaching every night next week to which all are cordially invited. Samuel Mitchell the white man who led the mob which lynched the colored man Thomas Gilyard at Joplin Mo. recently was convicted in that city last week and sentenced to ten years in the penetentury. There are two others to be tried for complicity in the same lynching. Two thousand colored men from Virginia and Maryland have been given employment in making excavations in the subways in New York City in place of the Italians who went on a strike May 1st. The importation of these men has broken the strike and they are doing as good service. The Street Car Company of Memphis Tenn. has refused to comply with the recent law, passed by the Legislature of Tennessee requiring separate cars for white and colored passengers. Two indictments have already been returned against the company and the case will be taken to the Supreme Court. Rev. S. L. M. Francis of Henderson, Ky., while enroute to Cane Spring, Ky., to deliver an address at Eckstein Norton University, was in a railroad accident on the L. & N. R. R. at Muldraugh's Hill last Tuesday. He was not seriously injured, however, and was able to return home for medical attention. We hope to hear soon of his entire recovery. There are some people who are very abrupt in their speech, and oftimes they are considered as being uncouth, and discourteous. There are none who wish to be spoken to harshly. Even the canine likes a soft and pleasant call. The wisest man has said, "A soft answer turneth away wrath, but grievous words stir up anger." It is human nature to anmire those who speak to us kindly.—The Christian Index. Some of the pastors have all they can do, and yet they are recieving new calls. And there are many who have nothing to do and can't get any thing. The people want the gospel and those who preach such will be asked so; and you who want to get up and talk about every body but Christ or in other words, raise a quarrel and move the audience to indignation will be left to walk the streets to either beg or steal.—The Herald. NOTICE!! Delegates and others who will attend the Consolieated Baptist Educational S. S. Convention of Kentucky at Lexington, Ky., at Pleasant Green Baptist church, June 24-26, to secure reduced rates must purchase first class tickets at the regular traffic rate, and at the same time procure from the ticket agent a certificate of the standard form properly signed and executed by the agent. If a through ticket cannot be procured at starting point, tickets should be procured to the most convenient point and there purchase through tickets to Lexington, procuring a certificate from each agent. Certificate will not be honored when tariff is less than seventy-five cents. NOTICE Dear brethren and sisters of the young men's State S. S. Convention, I write this to call your attention to the meeting of this body at Sturgis, Ky.. Thursday before the fourth Lord's day in June 1903 As president of this convention I feel it my duty to call your attention to the educational and missionary work of the state, which is or should be very near and dear to each Baptist in the state. We can not and must not let the work of the state go down. Let us try to make this the banner year of the convention. Let each S. S. if possible send a delegate and ten cents per member to the convention this year to help foster our great cause. Let each Sunday school send a messenger, let us do great things for the Lord. FROM JOLIET, ILL It has been five months since I was with my old church,—the Portland Baptist church, Louisville Ky.,—and joined with them in singing praises to God, but I have enjoyed the blissings of being with the church here and coming under its watchcare. We have had our joys v with our sorrows, and Satan is here as he is everywhere; putting stumbling blocks in the Christians way to check his onward march. We have taken courage and let none of these these things move us. The church here under the pastorate of Rev. W. H. Denton is getting along nicely. The membership is 119, Bro. Denton is doing good work. The Sunday school has an average of fifty-six, and Supt. Bradshaw is a zealous and earnest worker. They have a B. Y. P. U. which meets regularly and is doing much in keeping the young people in the right way. Indeed every branch of the church work is prospering, and we are sharing in it fully. MR. and MRS. J. T. OFFUTT, Joliet, Ill. Y. M. C A. NOTES Rev. J. H. Perdue will preach a special sermon to the Y. M. C. A. at Green St. Baptist church, Sunday June 14th at 3 p.m. Good music, enjoyable service. Every body invited. That the AMERICAN MUTUAL AID ASSOCIATION of St. Louis, Mo., has an office in this city? No. Well it has and has inaugurated a Subordinate Assembly, and also its FREE MEDICAL PLAN. The attending physician is Dr. E. D. Whedbee, 928 12th St., 'Phone 5044. The Association pays accident, sick and death benefits. Further information may be obtained by calling on the Supreme Deputy Organizer E. B. Hampton, 928 Twelfth Street where he is per manently located. DID YOU KNOW That the AMERICAN MUTU St. Louis, Mo., has an office in and has inaugurated a Subord FREE MEDICAL PLAN. The attending physician is Da 'Phone 5044. The Association benefits. Further information on the Supreme Deputy On Twelfth Street where he is pe CITY ITEMS. Rev. E. T. Offutt has been called to the pastorate of the Indiana Ave. Baptist Church Jeffersonville Ind. The Odd Fellows had a beautiful day for their celebration last Wednesday and it was liberally patronized. A Japanese Garden Party will be given at the rooms of the Women's Industrial Club June 15th 1903. The public are cordially invited. The ordinance of the Lord's Supper will be administered at the Ninth St., Cable St. and Antioch Baptist Churches next Sunday afternoon. Rev. P. A. Wallace of Jacob St. Tabernacle has been transferred to Washington City and Rev. W. H. Snowden has been assigned to the vacancy. The ordinance of the Lord's Supper will be administered at the Portland Church Sunday afternoon July 21st, Rev. J. H. Perdue of the Emmanuel Church will assist Pastor Reed and preach the sermon. An injunction suit has been entered against the Woodlawn Cemetery Company, a company of colored men who propose to open a cemetery at 40th and Market streets. A temporary restraining order was granted by Judge Field and the case will be argued at an early day. Major AH Davis a wealthy stockholder in the Louisville City Ry., who resides in England has subscribed 1,000 shares of the stock of that company toward the purchase of Central Park. This stock will be worth, perhaps, $100,000 during the next two years. JONES PARK 3615 Missouri Ave. bet. 36th and 37th For Sunday School, Private Picnics and small Parties etc., a very desirable spot, nice large hall, and plenty of good water on the grounds. Terms Reasonable. Take Portland St. car and get off at 35th and Rudd Ave. For further information call on or address Susie Jones 3615 Missouri Ave. or Frank Jones (at L. D. Pearson and Son) 3rd and Chestnut. SCHOOL NOTES Everybody should attend the School Picnic at Cherokee Park to-morrow. The "Song Recitals" of the Kentucky St. School last Friday evening at Calvary Church and of the Western School at Quinn Chapel last Monday evening were a success in every way. Dr. M. C. B. Mason of Cincinnati will deliver an address at the Commencement of the Central High School next Friday night June 19th. The ninthteenth annual commencement of the Central High School will be held next Friday evening at 7:45 at Music Hall, on Market Street. The Normal Commencement will take place in the chapel of the High School this evening. Friends invited and no tickets have been issued. NOTICE. NOTICE. Patrons and friends who wish tickets to the High School Commencement may get the tickets by applying at the office of the Central School at Ninth and Magazine sts., Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, June 15th, 16th and 17th, 4:30 p. m. F. S. Delany Principal PERSONALS Rev. W. B Hall of Pewee Vr Ky. was in the city this week short visit to friends Mr. J. Q. Adams of The A St. Paul Minn. is in the city cir lating among old friends, who a giving him a cordial welcome. dver-Work Weakens _ Your Kidneys. sabeatthy Kidneys Make Impure Blood. a3 tha boot in your body pames through The kidnays ere your blood purifiers, they fi ter ut the waste or \mparties inthe blood. If they are sick or out of arder, they fail to do their work. Pains, aches andrheu- ‘™matism come from ex- cess of uric acid in the blood, due to neglected cry. a a ee bes lod purifiers, they fil- mera) (ct out Led or Rapiay) wae crates ‘i Oia of order, they fail to do rr os their work. i a Pains, achesandrheu- ih \\ matism come from ex- -" cass of uric acid inthe ——O blood, due to neglected “Aelcy wwouble yuck “y causes quick or erbeee cot satan. too tal sxfeoneh ey *= weart trouble, because the heart is “vw: working in pumping thick, kidney Setworsd blood through velns and arteries. Trcedteseesedlned Rat oely Srey 1o:0lus were 10 be traced to the kidneys, wut now modern science proves that nearly Ul -r wstitutional diseases have their begin- sung in kedney trouble. ‘you aia sick you can make no mistake ey first covtoring your kidneys. The mild See effect of Dr. Kilmer's }00t, the great kidney remedy is soon realized. 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Cuxermur ap 10 Sr. Furnishes Coffins, Cases, Shrouds and everything for Funerals, Prompt services. Reasonable terms DATISFACHON GUARANTEED EE o.ue Phoue sé Residence: $28. Jacob St, Or. W. H. Pickett, PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON. oevi-n mouRs: SUNDAY: gam tome. m, To tora.m Sp m.to3 p.m. 7108 p. m. 8p. toon. m. 342 PRESTON ST., natin ae DR.S.STONE Phvscian and Surgeon, ~~ OFFI E OURS ~- i RESIDENCE 43 LavRE. Sraesr Reside 6:80 to 10 P. M. Tt 6a. M. 12:80 to 9:80 P. x. ae 6:80 to 7:00 680 W. Green St. Up Stairs, ! And at Red Cross Sanitarium, os Gixth Street. Tel. s47zs. —_—_—_—_—_—_—_— J. RB. NEIGHBORS, The Elite Photographer, "ing, Bet and Framing Speity nig AMERIOAN BAPTIST, FRIDAY JUNE 12 1903. AN BX-KENTUCEY PASTOR HONOR <D. Only twice in the history of the Philadelphia Conference of Baptist ministers has & colored man been hon- ored with the privilege of being ap pointed to read » paper upon the regu Jar programme of that body and this houor came to Rev. W. A. Criditt, D. | D., pastor of the Cherry Street Baptist ehureh, Monday morning May 26th. ‘The subject selected was “Unity of the Races through Christianity as an Agent” and it was handled in » mas- terly way by one of the wost eloquent divines of the race. Among the dis- tinguished ministers present were Drs. Wayland Hoyt John Gorden, Charles Wood, Kerr. Boyce Tupper, H. G. Westoo and others and it was the con- scensus of opinion that it was one of the most scholarly papers in compost- tion and the moet forceful in delivery that was ever heard in that historic \body. Besides being warmly applaud. |ea during its delivery be was person- ally thanked and congratulated by nearly every one present. He has alsc received the following appreciate let ters: “Philadelphia, May 19 1003 “My Dear Credit: | You must have seen and felt yester {day morning whats tremendous suc cose your address was. aud every where I went during the day amon, the brethren, I found enthusiasti commendation of it. It was » super piece of work every way. Ido not re member ever to have'seen the Confer ence 80 completely carried away ‘Thank you for the splendid service. ! ‘Yours as ever, B. L. WaIrTMan. { “Philadelpia, May 20 1608 My Dear Brother Creditt: | Twiah to thank you fer the master! adgress delivered by you before thi Philadelphia Conference of Baptis Ministers lust Monday m-rning on th “Unity of the Race throgh Christian! ty as an Agent.” I wish to call you attention to two things which wer ; bighly complimentary to you. A whol car load of our men went to Buffal that very morning and #0 could not b present, and yet we hac one of th largest attendances we have had for. Jong while; no other man in Philadel phia could have drawn such an audi euce Ia-t Monday again; uo man ii | MY recollection ever received so muel applause while speaking or such a: oyation when through as you did o1 Monday. Your address on Monda; \deserves a place among the master pieces of American oratory. May Go hasten the day when your dream shal bes fact. Wraternally yours, ' Josuru A. Bexwerr, Secretary The fact that Dr Creditt was once | Kentucky pastor and a professor 1 sae University, the Baptist colleg at Louisville, makes this event a mat ‘ter of special interest to the people o | that state who know and admire him Amos. | Philadelphia, Pa, Ass cciational Meetings in Ken- tuecky fer 1903. ie District S. 8. Jonvention, Penbroke, May 3l. South District Association, Lancaster, June 1%. Green River Valley 8. 3. Convention, Central City, June 18. Consolidated 8. 8. Convention, Lexington, June 25. Union District 8. 8. Conveuti»n, Bowling Greou Sune 25. ¥. M. 8. 5.8, Convention, Sturgis, June 25, Central District 8. 8. Convention, Carrolton, June 25. Central District Association, Bardstown, July 9. 4. R. & ©. V.8. 8. Convention, G.ncey July 10 London District 3. 8. Convention, Consolidated Association, Cynthiane Jely 15 W. Ky. G. V. 8, 8. Convention Bethel Schooihouce, Hardwood Jul 16. First District Ausodiation, ‘Trenton July 38 Green River 8. 8. Convention, Weatern Green Valley 8.8. Convention Howard Creek Association. South District 8. 8. Convention, . Davistown July 2 Young Men’s State Association, New Liberty 8. 8. Convention, General ey aaa August 32 Green River Valley Association, Mt. Pleasant District Association, Mt. Calvary District Association, Little R. & hen Association, awe Mt. ‘Calisway co, . Zion Associetion, — Cnion Distrist Association, ea Union Sept. 10 Liberty B. 8. couvation : Borin Woneu's RéecaSocl Guy's BWC. ota bore Anson -. |S Dawaon Oct-15 WEDDING BELLS. | The marriage of Miss Annie May Scales to Rev. Richard Thomas Frye, at the Fifth Street Baptist church, Thursday evening June 4th was one the most fashionable occa- sions of the ‘season. Despite the threatening weather the church was crowded with friends to witness the marriage. Duringthe interval of assembling the audience enjoyed, the voluntaries on the pipe organ by Mrs. Mamie E. Steward. while the guests were being seated by Messrs. J. S. Hopson, E. I. Master- son, H. H. Able andj, H. Bleck who served as ushers. The wed- ding party was announced by the beautiful strain of Mendolsohns Wedding March. The ushers pre- ceded the party and were followed by Messrs, J. S. Chipley, J. W. Ramsey, S. O. Johnson and Robert Brown anc Misses Pattie V. Frye, Ida B. Nugent, Hattie Daniel and Nanine Oden. Miss Nora B. Fer- guson, the maid of honor, with lit- tle Miss Mozee escorted by her brother whu preceded the bride leaning on the armof Mr. E. D, Walker. At the alter which was beautifully decorated with ever- greens, plants and ferns, they were met by the groom and Mr. J. H. Frye his brother who acted as best man. The ceremony was then per- formed in an impressive manner by Rev, J. H. Frank, D.D. There wasa ripple of subdued laughter when at the close of the ceremony the groom saluted the blushing bride. The guests then repaired to the residence of Mr and Mrs, E. D. Walker, No. 729 W. Walnut st, the home of the bride, where an elaborate reception was had. The happy couple were not only the recepient of the congratulations of numerous friends but also many handsome presents: Among the visitors who came to attend the marriage were Mr. Orange Frye, of Danville, Ky., father of the groom, Mrs. Millie Hill, of Franklin, Ky., mother of the bride, Mr. Wm. Fielding, of Indianapolis, Mes, Clayborne McKeever, of Nashville, Mrs. Charity Walton, of Franklin, Mrs. Mintie Hartgroves, of Frank- |ln, Mrs, Willis Hampton, of Bow- ling Green, Mrs, Fannie Johnson, |Heubers Station, Ky. and Master |Charley Beauchump, of Bowling Green. The happy couple left for Danville, Ky., Friday afternoon, where they are at home to friends. 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Ry at half tates, ett natn 17, 1903. : For fyll information and particulars 1s a ta weg arsaeat sear yo water 8.J. sath Gat a he Wate Fas ae MEO Sone ane 14 ofreunmnaeat | Wine foes ue pervieed aod tote Az fee pera 6S eivanors Gaiters ht inetswenten Punameite on a Sunday-School Lesson. SUNDAY JUNE 21. 2 Tim. 3:14-4:8 MOTTO TEXT—"There is laid up for me a crown of righteousness."—2 Tim 4:8 "But continue thou in the things which thou hast learned and hast been assured of," Timothy must be rooted and grounded in the faith and not blown about by every wind or doctrine. Deceivers would tell him that "progress" required him to give up his faith in the old truths, and deceivers would wax worse. "Knowing of whom thou hast learned them."—Referring to himself, an inspired apostle. This was the most reliable of all sources of all knowledge, for the Holy Spirit cannot contradict himself. Paul wrote this letter to the young man he loved so dearly from his dungeon in Rome, not long before his martyrdom. The second time he was imprisoned he was not treated with the same kindness shown him in his first imprisonment. Timothy was pious, talented and lovable, but from the apostle's exhortations to him it is evident that he was by nature timid and inclined to shrink from hardships. Paul's last words to him ring like the blast of a bugle. In the previous chapter he had told of the perilous times that should come in the last day, when believers and worse. But Timothy was well grounded in the Scriptures from his youth, and therefore fully armed to meet the evil. The danger was in his timidity. Paul begins most earnestly"I charge thee therefore before God, and the Lord Jesus Christ."- Thus will he impress Timothy of the greatness of the responsibility rests upon him as a preacher. "Who shall judge the quick and the dead at his appearing and his kingdom."—The quick are those who shall be living at the Judgment day. All the saints would be more faithful if they would keep more in their minds that great day. On that last day our Lord's kingdom will be complete, the last subject will have entered it. “Preach the Word”—It is by the foolishness of preaching that God will save sinners. One of the worst signs of the times of which Paul speaks is the belittling of a the sermon. And the thing to be preached is the word of God. “Be instant in season, out of season.”—Be earnest and pressing. Feel that indeed hell is an awful fact and sinners are going down to eternal death. God is a witness of the faithfulness of his preachers, and they are to be judged at the last day for all unfaithfulness. “Reprove, rebuke, exhort with all longsuffering and doctrine.”—Reprove has the meaning of convicting, convincing. The preacher must convince his hearers of their errors in doctrine. He must rebuke those who are unruly or immoral in life. Exhort also had a meaning of comfort; after reproving and rebuking he must encouragethose who have seen the error of their way and are penitent. "With all long suffering and doctrine."—The preacher will need great patience. This convincing and converting will often be slow work, and he will be careful not to alter or conceal his doctrine in the least through any hope in that way to influence men. "For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine"—It is of the church members Paul is speaking—alas! that this should ever be true! That is a reason for the preachers to be instant in season in preaching the Word instead of yielding to the clamor and keeping silent. God is watching and they shall be judged hereafter for their faithfulness. "But after their own lusts."—Their evil desires. They do not wish to hear the Word of God which condemns them and tells them of the day of judgmen before them. "They shall heap to themselves teachers having itching ears."—It is the bearers who have itching oars. They are desirous of hearing new things, hence they heap to themselves teachers having itching ears. The word expresses cntempt, all sorts of teachers in great numbers. Which makes one think of the innumerable conventions of the present day. "And they shall turn away their ears from the truth and shall be turned unto fables." Men who will not endure sound doctrine are victims of all sorts of chazes, such as spiritualism, etc. It is a solemn fact in Divine Providence that when men do not like to return to the knowledge of the truth. God gives them up to a reprobate mind, so that they lose all relish for sound doctrine. It is an equally solemn fact that, if the truth is repudiated the heart will therefore cease to exercise itself about religious matters. Fables rush in to occupy the place which denies a footing to truth The love of novelty, the eagerness to hear all sorts of doctrine from a great variety of teachers, is a sign of the perilous times which were to come in the churches. Are these times upon us now? If they are, the remedy is what Paul enjoins upon Timothy. "But watch thou in all things"--The attack comes in so many directions, upon the Scriptures, the doctrines, the ordinances, the virtues, the lives The word translated "watch" however, means rather, "Be sober in all things." That is calm and steadfast. He will need these qualities in contending with false teach- "Endure afflictions."-Timothy's weakness needed the exhortation to "suffer hardship," which these wcrds mean. He would be attacked in all ways by those with itching ears who were eager for "novelty." They would call him old fogy, behind the times, opposed to progress Ridicule and denunciation for narrowness would be hurled at him from church members and such things would be hard to endure by one of Timothy's timidity. How ardently Paul longed to endow this son in the Gospel with strength such as he had himself. "Do the work of an evangelist, make full proof of thy ministry."—The work of an evangelist was to preach the Gospel with special reference to the conversion of sinners. Timothy was put to saving souls by preaching as the first thing. But he was also to fulfil his ministry. He must not be so absorbed in his preaching as to forget his duties as pastor. There is too great a neglect in these days of preaching to sinners by pastors. Time was when every sermon closed with in exhortation to sinners. Pastors must not forget to make the saving of the lost the first thing. "For I am now ready to be offered and the time of my departure is at hand"—Poured out as a libation, which pouring marked the conclusion of the sacrifices. Death was but victory for Paul. His anxiety is all for Timothy and the churches. "I have fought a good fight."—The Greek says "the good fight." Paul is not praising his own fighting, though he might have done so. The fight which he han made against sin and evil, which Timothy must make, is the only good fight, aye, the only winning fight. "I have finished my course."—The race he was running. The figure was taken from the Olympian games. He had run steadily the tne race set before him, and was now nearing the goal where he would receive his crown. "I have kept the faith."-In spite of all temptations and privations, Paul kept the faith unadulterated and complete. He had yielded not one jot or tittle to meet the views of the Jews or Gentiles. He had not regarded God's truth as an uncertain thing about which his views to change. He had kept the faith as a precious charge from his Lord. And now he was going as a victor to his Lord. He claims nothing which any faithful Christian cannot do. To run the course set before him, to fight the good fight to keep the faith is within the reach of the humblest of his saints. The crown of righteousness is the crown which shows the wearer accounted righteous in God's sight. This crown is before all who love his appearing Do love it? Would we be glad if the were coming to judge the would to-day. ing session of the General Association. After the collection and the usual announcements the benediction was pronounced by Rev. C. L. Purce, D. D. M. & F. COLLEGE NOTES. This body met Monday morning at Green St. church, Members present: Revs. Gaddie, Bowen, McAtee, Perdue, Alexander, Yates, Marrs, Smith, Bates, Wm. Johnson, Jones, Hill, Brents, McClellan Frank, Mack, Coleman, E. W. Reed, Floyd, Watson, Offutt, Russell, Hall, Kirkpatrick, Wm. Reed, Lewis, Parrish, Purce. Brethren Hunt, Riddle, Generals, Thompson. Visitor Rev. M. Toomey. In the absence of Brother A. H. Weber, Rev S. Smith presided and Rev. W. B. Hall and Bro. J. R. Riddle conducted devotional exerioises. REPORTS Ninth street—S. S. 65, collection $1.32, pastor and Rev. M. Tooym preached, two received by letter and one by relation, collection $20.17. Fifth street—S. S. 232, collection $6, pastor preached. Emmanuel—S. S. 144, collection $2.28, pastor and Rev. C. H. Overall preached, one restored, collection $39.86. Portland—S. S. 48, collection $1.94, pastor preached, collection, $8.15. Antioch—S. S. 30, collection 48 cents, Brethren Floyd and Jones preached, collection $30.10. Newburg—S. S. 35, collection 54 cents, pastor preached, collection $25.62. Green Castle—S S. 30, collection 66 cents, Rev. R. H. L. Mitchem preached, collection $14.25. Virginia Ave.—S. S. 52, collection 42 cents, pastor and Rev. C. H. Sands preached, collection $4.43. Mt. Olive—S, S. 45, collection $1.05, pastor and Rev. Wm. Baker preached, eight baptized and one under watchcare, collection $28.75 Elk Creek—S. S. 21, collection 24 cents, pastor preached, collection $7.75. Zion—S. S. 110, collection $3.35 pastor and Rev.M. Toomy preached one received by watchcare, collection $35. Bethel—S. S. 25, collection 35 cents, pastor preached, collection $8.60, one baptized. Bland street—S. S. 25, collection 35 cents, pastor preached, collection $5.30. Howard Chapel—S. S. 25, collection 45 cents, pastor preached, collection $5.30. Fox Run—S. S. 43, collection 75 cents, Bro. Shumake preached, collection $8. Junkins Run—S. S. 25, collection 52 cents, pastor and Bro. Floyd preached, collection $6.16. Rose Hill—S. S. 18, collection 15 cents, Rev. L. H. Coleman preached, collection $3. Calvary—S. S. 166, collection $3 67, pastor preached, one for baptism, one by relation and four under watchcare, collection $79.91. Centennial—pastor preached, collection $18. The morning hour was spent in hearing an address on "Home Study" by Mr. G. C. O'Connell. The Program Committee appointed Rev. J.H. Frank D/D. to preach before the Conference next Monday morning. Some time was given to running discussion about the com- ing session of the General Association. After the collection and the usual announcements the benediction was pronounced by Rev. C. L. Purce, D. D. Hopkinsville, Ky. We were glad to note among the visitors to our commencement exercises, the following persons: Rev. P. H. Kennedy, D. D, State Missionary and Trustee of our school; Rev. G. W. Hardin, trustee, Montgomery, Ky.; Rev. D. W. Crenshaw, trustee, Cadiz, Ky.; Revs. J. Ewing, Dawson Springs; J. S. Kirby, trustee, Princeton Ky.; S. W. Beasley, Topeka Kan.; Mrs. Lula M. Jackson, State Missionary Baptist Women's Educational Convention; Grand Master F. B. Hawkins, G.U. O. of O. F., Eminence Ky.; Revs. O. Durrett, trustee, Hickman Ky.; A. M. Samuels, Pembroke Ky.; Miss Arletta Vaughn, President First District Women's Educational Convention, Russellville Ky.; Mrs. Louise Mitcherson, Mrs. Effie Houston Reeves, Paducah; Rev. W. E. Glover, trustee. Paducah Ky.; Mesdames Vina Lauderdale, Hickman Ky.; Pattie Lasley, Allensville Ky.; Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Bonner, Madisonville, Ly.; Master Steward Nelson and Miss Willie: Mitcherson, Paducah, Ky.; Rev. L. C. Majors, Pembroke; Mr. Andrew Radford, Casky Ky.; Miss Alice Moore, Herndon, Ky. Our Summer Normal opened last Monday and we hope that the attendance will justify its continuation for the sight weeks. The following students are yet with us: Misses Gennie D. Ford, Lydia George and Mary Samuels. The President attended the Minjaters and Members meeting which was held at Rocky Ridge last week and a special collection of eight dollars was given him. The following deserve special mention: Revs. Wm. H. Leavell, J. S. Kirby, Bros H. Williams, W. H. Kirby, T. S. 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