The American Baptist

AMERICAN BAPTIST. OL. XXV, NO. 26. Work is the basis of life's heritage. It is the mountain, bottoming at sea, And rising for above the angry waves. Whereon a people's hope may fruit in life. It is the slayer of full many boasts, The wiper-out of dream-encompassed minds. The Nogoe of the past had faith in faith. Monstrous ward he must rise to faith in sight. His visions what is cleary tangible. And tangles visions with reality. He made the wisdom that is won of soul. The patience that is bred of constant aim. The hopefulness that stakes not out of use. A sense of worth that alays all else but worth. A view of God that lets God regulate Life's devious ways without the pray-ers of feeble. Work is the basis of life's heritage. WOMEN'S WORK. On Saturday morning June 6th we left Mopkinsville on schedule time for Princeton, arriving at this point and finding one to meet us we took carriage (on a heave) rain was falling) and was driven to the home of elder Cindrette Newcomen, not finding her at home we went drove to sister Meeks' house across the way, who though an entire stranger to us, received us kindly, gave us our dinner and bade us welcome until sister Newcomen arrived in the afternoon. We were soon made comfortable in her pleasant home and remained with her until Monday morning. On Sunday morning in company with dear sister Beailey of Evansville, lud., we attended Sunday's school, where we met a large us of scholars and was pleased to see our members of the teachers. Dr Lennell made an int. resting talk on the morning lessons after which we were introduced by him in his usual pleasing manner we made a short talk a collection of $1.73 a given, the following counting 26 cents each: Rev. Wm. M. Lennell, Brestman Geo. Johnson, Marsh Rowe, sister Lester Roe, Rose and Little Mill Rose; attended 11 o'clock services and left greatly benefited by the name pronounced by Dr. Wm. M. Lennell. After the usual service the knight introduced us and we made a short talk stating the plan of the Baptist Women's Educational Convention and a collection of $1.73 was given us. We were entertained at dinner at the beautiful home of sister Emily Berry, at 8 o'clock in her company we again reached the church attended the B. Y. P. U. and was highly pleased to see the interest manifested by young and old. After the programme we were introduced, making a short talk was given $1.90 for our work by the B. Y. P. U., Rev. Wm. M. Lennell, sisters Cindrette Newcomen, Mattei McGoodwin, Barbara McClester, Anale Edmunds, rothrush Harrison Boss, Jack Johnson, T. F. Nichols, Edgar Sorensen 28 cents each. We attended night service after listening to another soul stirring sermon by the pastor and mind being wafted heavenly by the sweet singing of the chant we were again called on to present our claims, the following responded to the contribution Rev. T. A. Bryant traveling agent for Truckee June 12th, 1925, Rev. Stokes 25 cents, amount collected at night service $1.58 shares paid 10 $1.60; grand total for the day at Princeton $7.80. On Monday morning we were of for Fannahue, enquiring this point took quiet ear, and are soon making our way for pastor Hawkins, home met him enroute to the train to meet us, other Hawkins welcomed us in her court general manner. We spent a plentiful afternoon with them and enjoyed our cuppe greatly, at night we visited Washington Street church and address an appreciative audience recognizing a College Aid or Home Uni- versity Guide by with the following offe- nors坐坐* Wm. H. Nelson, President; Mrs. Amaroe Wukkine, First Vice-Pres- sident; Miss Motha Malissa Bradhaw and L. Bradhaw Securities; Mrs. Matilda Flathead, Treasurer; Mrs. J. W. Hawk- ness, Chairman of the Managee; Mudama Rise Bradhaw, and Jennie Austinate. A collection of $4.00 was taken and six charts sold total- $4.50. We feel greatly encouraged over the organization of the society and have the promise from sisters Nelson and Wukkine also Bradhaw Nelson that they will be present at our first annual ```markdown ``` session, at Pub House were pleasantly No. 8 must 14 at night and the following viting home of brother and son day morning was greciety surprised when a caller was announced to find awaiting us in the parlor our own Prof. G. W. Robinson of class '02, who is a teacher in the public schools of Paducah and of whom we have since heard many words of commendation as a thorough and proficient teacher. He did not say good-bye until he had made his contribution of 50 cents; the following named person gave 25 cents at Washington Street church Brethren Andrew Watkins, James McChestyng, J. B. Persler Sisters Susie Austin, Jordina Herry, Br. S. J. J. W. William, Bro. James Ewens 50. On Tue-day nights at the usual hour we visited Seventh Street church of which Rev. W.S. Baker is pastor, they were conducting prayer meeting service preparatory to a series of of meetings to be conducted ten days by Rev. George Moore of Lexington, Ky. After close of service we were introduced and succeeded in organizing a society with the following officers: Mrs. W. S. Baker, President; Mrs. Cora Pawers, First Vice-President; Mrs. Josie Howard, Treasurer; (secretary to be elcted sex; meeting) Mrs. Minnie Burton Chairman of the Board of Managers; Mrs. Alice Tate and Mrs. Maxine ant; a collection of $1.09 was raised Rev. W. S. Baker. 25 cents: Charles V. Denup 25; charts sold five 50 cents; these sisters are aroned to their sense of duty and pledged themselves to do all in their power to "push the work" and make a good report at Franklin; we also hope to see sisters Carter and Powers in attendance of that great meeting. Sisters Carter and Powers entertained us delightfully at their most comfortable homes Tuesday and Wednesday nights, we left them in the afternoon to fill appointment at First Ward Baptist church of which Rev. W. Glover is the honored pastor. We were entertained at supper at the quiet home of Mrs. Louis Mitcherson Harrison street where we spent most pleasantly the remodeler of our stay. At a.m. Mrs. Dr. Nelson accompanied us to the church, we found a large and an enthusiastic audience awaiting us devotional exercises were conducted by Rev. Glover the choir rendered the selections and we were welcome by the President, Miss Pearl Story, who in words of most choice diction introduced us to the society of the First Ward church; we talked at length upon the accomplishments of the past the demand of the present and the hope of the future of the Baptist women of the Educational Convention of Kentucky, loud was the applause we had concluded, a collection of $6.00 was taken for our work, the following contributing Bro. G. W. Newburn $1.00 Prof. T. A. Lawrenze 65 cents the following named persons gave 25 cents racir: Rev. W. S. Glover, Bros. Albert Hays, W. C. Jones, Wm. Scott, George Childress. Are we readhed the home of sister Mitcherson we were sent for by our friend and acquaintance, lawyer, Townsend, but before we could reach his bedside death had claimed his spirit, his lips were silent, his form motionless and whatever he wished to say to us will not be known until we met in the beautiful city above. May he rest in peace.！ On Thursday we should have left for Mayfield to fill appointment but learning that other business claimed the attention of pastor and church we did not go remaining in Paducah until Friday morning, we were entertained at dinner by Dr. and Mrs. Wm. H. Nelson and found them a pleasant host and hostess; was entertained at supper at the comfortable home of deacon Beevern and wife of Washington Street church at 9 a.m. The College Aid Society of First Ward church entertained a large number of friends in our honor at the beautiful home o Mr. and Mrs. Scott, where all the delicacies of the season were served in attendance to the delight of all present, we are off Friday morning for Corydon thence to Henderson. Aking your prayers that God may continue to bless our labor, we remain faithfully yours. FOR OVER SIXTY YEARS MRS. WINSEW'S Soothing Syrup has been used for over sixty years by millions of mothers for their children while teething with perfect success. It soothes the child, softens the gums, allays all pain cures wind colic, and is the best remedy for Dearthros. It will relieve the poor little sufferer immediately. Soid by drugists in every part of the world twenty-five on a bottle. Be sure and ask for Mrs Winsew's Soothing Syrup and take on other. AN OPEN LETTER TO THE BAPTISTS OF KENTUCKY. Dear brethren I desire to express my opinion once more before we meet at Danville, Ky. You know from what I have said already on which side I am in regard to the new Women's Convention. I am of the opinion still that its organisation is premature and irregular as well as unnecessary and expensive. I still maintain the idea that our Board acted without authority from the General body and thus put themselves in an unpleasant light in the eyes of a large part of that body. I do not tolerate or condone these their actions, but I am conservative and consider I am a personal friend of every minister in the state whom I may chance to know, I am a lover of all good men and women and of education and missions. I hope we may be able to coilulate and adjust matters without injury or humiliation to any one, for we need the services of all the Baptists of the state to push forward the great work of education and missions. I do not feel that we as a body of Baptist ministers, ought to have a hot time in the old town of Danville as has been predicted by some. Behold how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity. Remember we are brethren and should do nothing hasty or rash. Some are talking of unheard of changes and removals from office: but I hope that our cool judgment may prevail and that the great change may not be made unless we see that they are justifiable. We should seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness and our own interest and ambitions last. The much talked of child of the new Convention has now been born. The unfortunate child has no legal parent and it is left with us to whether we adopt it or not at Danville, as to whether we shall let it alone to struggle for existence upon its own interests. I am of the opinion if we do adopt it that it will become a part of the present Women's Educational Convention and not a separate convention, for our lawful daughter can do all the work she now has, and that out lined by the new one, if the mother ask her to and assign it to her. She has ever been loyal to her mother and she is not hide bound but very progressive. Brethren let us go on our knees to God about the matter from now until we meet at Danville and the whole matter has been disposed of properly. We must seek the guidance of the Holy Spirit in this matter for it is a very tender one. I hope to retain the present encumbent as secretary and make as few changes in the Board as possible. Bro. Moderator I arise to place in nomination a brother whom we all know and whom to know is to love. He is well fitted for the honorable position for which I place him in nomination. He has been with us many years. He is a clean man. A strong and loyal Baptist. I believe that he can be elected. I believe that the ministers of the Consolidated and Central Displays will go solidly for him and will be able to draw enough from the others to insure his election. Bro. Moderator I now move the nomination be closed. That Brother is the Rev. G. W. Ward, B D., the honored pastor of the Thirteenth St set Baptist church, of Covington, Ky. Brethren let us come up this year with a large amount of money to pay off all expenses and be able to stand clear of debt and thus honor the out going Moderator. Pray for the peace of Zion, H. B. WRESTER. A VISIT TO DANVILLE. I visited Danville, Kv., the beautiful and hospitable city and church of which Rev. J. B. Wood is pastor, Sunday June 15th and to the best of my ability I preached for them hoping that some might turn to the Lord and be saved. I saw many of my old friends brothers and sisters in the Lord. We shed tears of joy and gladness to have the privilege to meet each other and to worship together as we use to in the days of Rev. I slaughter I found many strong in the Lord giving God the glory. The membership is also strong and under the leadership of Rev. J. B. Wood as pastor and Dr. B. F. Jones as superintendent of the Sunday school working in harmony, they are doing a blessed work for God and suffering humanity. They are talking much about preparing for the General Association. First I will say they have the house the place where the meeting is to be held, to my mind tea house at Danville, ourpasses Dr. Smith's house at Owensboro and you all know that house is alright; but surely I am satisfied that the Bluegrass has it as to be beautiful. I do not know but seems to me from the motions that Dr. Wood is making and the steps that he is taking that the Danville Baptist church is destined to do more real evangelical work than any church in the state. The movement that Rev. Wood is making in Danville I would rejoice to see the same going on in all the towns and cities in the state. I am thoroughly satisfied that if his work in the church and otherwise were known among the great and good people of the United States some kind and able soul would give him some help in his good work to encourage him to still greater things for his race, I pray that he may get timely help. I had the pleasure of meeting Prez, Shirley, one of my old school pupils, whom I use to try to teach and preach to. In an interesting conversation he carried me through Paris, France and London, England, which was a delightful pleasure for me to sit and listen to. He is a man of a great mind a fine conversationalist. May God bless him and his, house hold. I saw Rev. L. H. Dodd, he is still in the gospel field; and Prof. Frye and his beautiful wife. I heard some of the brethren say his marriage has nothing to do with his gospel preaching, for a few Sundays ago he put up one of his finest specimens in their church which we all know that he is fully able to do. Now I only have this to say, let us all live in peace and work heartily for the Lord for state Mission; foreign mission and for State University. May God bless my young brethren and give them life, light and knowledge to fulfill his holy will. D. A. GADDIE. Louisville, Ky. Associational Meetings in Kentucky for 1908. New Era Institutes I will conduct New Era Institutes at the following times and places and urge a large attendance upon the part of the Christian workers: Lobanon May 27, 28 and 29 Lobanon June 8, 4 and 8 Greenburg "10, 11 an12 Maytiel July 1, 2 and 8 Junction City "7, 8 and 9 Sharpsburg August 26, 27 and 28 insters pastors and Christian workers in these vicinities are cordially requested to be present and help make the meeting a success. R. B. BUTLER, 199 Chestnut st., Lexington, Ky. BAPTIST TRUTH PERSONALS MONTHLIES Baptist Superintendent . 7 cents Baptist Teacher . . . in " per egg! per quarter! Biblical Studies, for other scholars- NEW (monthly). 7 cents each per quarter! 25 cents each per year! QUARTERLIES Senior . . . 6 cents Advanced . . . 2 " Intermediate . . . 2 " Primary . . . 2 " per egg! per quarter! LESSON LEAPERS Bible . . . 1 cent each per egg! Intermediate . . . 25 cents each per quarter! Biblical Legend . . . 25 cents each per quarter! Bible School Materials . . . 15 cents each per quarter! HOME DEPARTMENT SUPPLIES Senior Home Investment Quarterly. 4 cents. Advanced Home Department Quarterly. 10 cents. per egg! per quarter! ILLUSTRATED PAPERS per quarter! per year! Young People (weekly) . . . 15 cents 30 cents Begs and Olivia (weekly) . . . 4½ " 25 " Our Little One . . . 8 " 20 " Young Beager (semi-monthly) . . . 2½ " 14 " Young Beager (monthly) . . . 3 " 7 " (The above prices are all for clubs of five 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. WOMEN'S WORK Mrs. L. M. Jackson will fill the following appointments in the interest of the Baptist Women's Educational Convention: Hodkinsville, June 1--5 Princeton, " 7th Paducah, " 8-11 Mayfield, " 11th Corydon " 12th Henderson " 15-16 Basket " 16th Sobree " 17th Madisonville " 18-19 Provldence " 21th Earlington " 22nd Greenville " 23rd Revier " 24th Leitchfield " 25th Hartford " 26th Mc Henry " 27th South Carrolton " 28th Livermore " 29th Bethlehem " 30th Pleasant Ridge, July 1 Owensboro, " 2-6 Jaceo, " 6 Lewisburg, " 7 Pastors and Presidents of University Societies are requested to make suitable announcements of these appointments and meet our representatives on her arrival and make provision for her entertainment. By order of the Board of Managers; EDUCATIONAL EXHIBIT AT 16 NATIONAL, BAPTIST CONVENTION We wish to make our convention at Philadelphia one of the best in the history of our National meetings. We have arranged to have the photographs of all the leading ministers, educators and business men and women represented at this convention, so to that end, we ask each person to send us their photograph at once, enclosing 41 for framing your photograph. We also wish the photographs of churches, schools, State Conventions, Sunday-school Conventions and Baptist Young People's Union Conventions. To make this movement a grand success each person having a drop of race or denominational pride will respond. Suggestions will also be gladly received. Let me hear from you. Address all communications to; MISS FANNIE DODD, 917 Margaret St. St. Paul, Minn. This body met in our little city last week and had a most profitable session The Ministers and Descobel's meeting assembled on Tuesday and after opening exercises spent that day and every morning during the week in discussing religious topics with much interest. The sermon Tuesday night was prescheduled by Rev. John Fisher. At the closing session Saturday morning the following officers were elected for the meeting: Moderator, Rev. A. J. Coulder; Secretary, Rev. W. B. Wood; Treasurer, Rev. G, S. Goodloe. The association assembled Wednesday morning and traded a great deal of business. During the meeting the following sermons were presented: Introductory, Rev. J. H. Dodd; But ```markdown ``` ESTABLISHED 1878 TH PERIODICALS LESSON LEAPSTEPS Bible ... 1 hour each Intermediate ... per capita Primary ... 1 hour each Better Language ... 1 hour each for quarter John Baldwin Williams ... 75 cents for quarter HOME DEPARTMENT SUPPLIES Society Home Department Quarterly ... 4 cents each Ahmad Rana Department Quarterly ... 9 cents per capita per quarter! PAPERS per quarter ! per year ! 10 cents ... 30 cents 4½ " ... 28 " " 8 " ... 20 " " 3½ " ... 14 " " 3 " ... 7 " " or stubs of fine or more.) Publication Society Love Street, St. Louis, Mo. vital, Rev. W. W. Winnier; Missionary, Rev. W. I. L. Legan; Educational, Dev. J. E. Wood. While the nurses were all good it is thought that the sermon, yr Rev. R. B. Butler on Friday afternoon was the best of the season. He certainly presented the obituary of the state mission work in an able manner. The reports of the several committees showed the work, of the district to be improving and only one death among the ministry—Rev. John Goggins, of Bentonville. An impressively memorial service was held in his memory Saturday afternoon. Friday was the most interesting day of the session because of the current discussion of a resolution offered by Mey, G. W. Balling amputating the newly organized Baptist Women's Missionary convention. It was adopted as follows with only so disinterested silence: "Pheres off the fifty nine churches comprising the South District Association have agreed already to not in concert with the rest of the Baptist churches in supporting the educational institution such as the old school our letter blankes and receiving and entertaining of the missionaries of the General Association de. "Therefore be it received that it is the sense of this Association that the organizing of another missionary convention means additional burdens upon our membane and therefore must be and is hereby recommended to this body 'to be discouraged in our churches." The following officers were elected Moberly, Rev. R. H. C. Mitchell; Assistant Moderator, Rev. W. H. Willis; Recording Secretary, Rev. J. H. Bone; Corresponding Secretary, J. W. Whalen. Gladwell was elected for the place of meeting, next year. Sunday was devoted to religious service which the people much enjoyed and the Association adopted suitable reservations of thanks to Rev. J. B. Miller, and his people for hospitable entertainment. ```markdown ``` nounce a rate of one and one-third fare from all parts of the country for the coming session of the League to be held in Nashville, Tenn., August 19, 20 and 21. Letters already received from nineteen states and Bermuda Island indicate that the attendance will be especially large. Nashville is well suited for a meeting of this character, and is within easy reach of all sections of the country. Delegates from New England, New York and Pennsylvania are planning to make the trip in special Pullman cars, as is also the local league of Richmond, Va., Mobile and Mo gomery. The Executive committee is making a special effort to secure photographs of Negro business houses outside and inside views. In this matter they earnestly ask the support and interest of all concerned. --- CITY ITEMS. Don't make an mistake, but remember the name Swimp-Root, Dr. Kilmer's 8 swamp-root and 9 address, Binghampton, N. Y., on every bottle. Louisville Normal School Offers instructions in Dressmaking, Plain Sewing. Normal :: :: Branches Art and Literature, Courses by Correspondence. For terms apply to JAMES E. GIVENS, Prin. 529 R. Jacob St. Louisville, Ky. S. W. JORDAN, & SONS 946 W. WALNUT ST. GROUND STREET, KINGSTON. Installation of all kinds of Fancy Creames and Ices. Scentless Nuts with Fruit Syrups, Fee Prices and Quality Excelled By None. TELEPHONE 2406-Y. AMERICAN BAPTIST, FRIDAY JUNE 26 1903. On June 11th, 12th and 13th the Beargrass Baptist church of which I am pastor celebrated my twenty-third anniversary. On the 16th of March 1880 I was called to the pastorate of this church and have tried every since to serve them faithfully ardently and earnestly; if God will be with me I mean to continue to be faithful. Many prayers have I prayed, many tears have I shed for the prosperity of Zion in this place. We of course had our bitters with our sweets; but the one thing that I do rejoice in that we have never had the shadow of a church friction during all my twenty three years of pastorate; God be praised for that. I have learned that the only way to avoid these frictions is to be thoughtful in your manner of speaking; it is not so much in what you say, but it is the way you say it, I have tried to avoid the unnecessary rebuke of the members and deacons of the church and speak to them privately instead of publicly of their deeds. One thing I am most displeased with during my administration that is the increase of the church; it has not been what my soul desired and yet we have had 430 additions which is equal to more than 48 members annually; if all these have been saved through ministry. God be praised for he is worthy. During the years we have raised commencing with six male members viz: C. Briskland, J. Lawrence, H. D. Cox, Richmond White R. Jackson and Thomas Jackson about $16,000.00, upon an average of $69,525 a year; built a fine cottage church with three compartments at the cost of $3,000.00 and paid every dollar at the expiration of two years. We had with us during the anniversary services such men as Rev. J. W. Lewis, Rev. E. W. Reed, Rev. Bray, Dr. D. A. Gaddie Dr. John H. Frank, Rev. J. H. Perdue, Rev. C. M. Jacobs, Rev. S. Cosby, Reya. H. D Cox, J. Wood, E. B. Milton, A. G. Hall and Revs. Howard and Floyd and Rev. H. Bowen, who acted as master of ceremonies and such laymen as Wm. H. Steward, J. W. Ramsey, Prof. Houser, I. Curtis and others. While these good brethren spoke of my work in the ministry and eulogized my work as a citizen I sat bathed in tears feeling myself unworthy as the many eulogistic remarks by these brethren. Brethren pray foy me. We thank brother George Carman and the committee of 50 and the deacon board and the good sisters for the elegant supper they served in my honor, may God bless you as he that giveth a cup of water in the name of a disciple, verily I say unto you the shall not loose his reward. The following are the donations to the pastor: Wm. Goldsberry $1. C. Strickland $1, George Marrs $1, Tom Tobin $1, Margaret Wood $1, George Russel $1, George Beasley $1, Jack Johnson $1, George R, Common $1, Patsy Banks $1.50 Oliva Wood 50 cents, Mrs. Patterson 50 cents, Lucy Smith 50 cents, Wm. Willard 50 cents, Lulu Bennett 50 cents H. D. Cox 50 cents, Rosa D. Deckson 50 cents, Laura Noble 50 cents, Millie Ohizhy 50 cents, H. Shipp 50 cents E. Lawrence 50 cents, E. B. Milton 50 cents, Henry Bowen 50 cents, A. McCoy 50 cents, John McCoy 50 cents, R. B. Scott 50 cents, A. G. Williams 50 cents, Jerry Minor 50 cents, D. A. Gaddie 50 cents, I. Shipley 50 cents, Ida McCoy 50 cents, Hannah Lawrence 50 cents, Lucretia Smith 50 cents, C. Cantrel 50c. M. Collins 25 cents, L. Shipley 25 cents, L. Bennett 25 cents. — Controlled 30 cents, J. H. Perdue 25 Sallie Phelps 25 cents, H. Green 25 cents, R. White 32 cents C M. Hammond 25 cents, R. Strickland 25 cents, A. G. Hall 25 cents Eliza Norris 50 cents Sarah Johnson 25 cents, Jeff Bell 25 cents, J. Hughes 25 cents Lulu McCoy 25 cents, M. F. Smith 25 cents L. Price 25 cents Mollie Childs 25 L. Addie Norris 25 cents, A. H. Weber 25 cents, Geo. Dorsey 25 cents Sallie Robinson 25 cents Melthida L. D. 25 cents, Ida McCoy 50 cents, H. Vandyde 25 cents M. L. Robinson 25 cents, Prof, W. H. Perry 50 cents. The chairman of the committee George R. Common presented to me with an appropriate and neat speech snugg little sum of $33.27 as a token of respect for my service for which I give them many thanks God bless them all. E. P. MARRS, Lexington Ministers and Deacons Meeting. This body met with the Evergreen Baptist church. Devotional exercises were conducted by Revs. Hawthorne and Mayfield. Members present: Revs. J M, Mayfield, E. W. Hawthorne, B.M. Johnson, G. H. Tiltford, R. T. Hoffman, J. F. K. Moreland, J. H. Henderson, L. C. Holloway, George Reid, P. H. Smith, I. F. Lindsey, A. W. Harris, C. D. Douglass, P. Vinegar I. Fuller. Visitors Rev. B. S. Rawlings, M. &enerals, D. Canada. Rev. B. S. Rawlings was chosen chairman. REPORTS. Pleasant Green—S. S. 130, collection $1.50, pastor preached, collection $14.37. White Sulphur—S. S. 30, collection 30c, pastor preached, collection $3.66. Forest Hill—S. S. 25, collection 30c, Rev. Jackson preached, collection $1.60. Evergreen—S. S. 32, collection 15c, Rev. J.H. Henderson preached collection $9.72. Winchester—First church S. S. 41, collection 622, Rev. R. T. Hoffman D. D, preached, collection $10. Willard st—Rev. J. H. Henderson, J. W. Hopewell, M. M. Campbell and pastor preached, collection $18.09. Kirkville—Mt. Pleasant S. S. 60, collection $2.19, Rev. J. F. K. Moreland preached, collection $146.76. Geogetown—First S. S. 60, collection 87c, Rev. L. C. Holloway preached, collection $9.20. Main st—S. S. 150, collection $1 28, pastor preached, collection $15. Mortonsville—S. S. 42, collection 62 cents, Rev.I.F.Lindsey preached collection $10.21. Millville—Rev. P. H Smith preached, collection $9 60. Watkinsville—Pastor preached, collection $10.05. Clintonsville—Pastor and Rev. R. Quarles preached, collection $119. Bracktown—S. S. 20 collection 20c, pastor preached, collection $4.00. Winchester—Washington street, Rev. Peter Vinegar preached, collection $67.02. The meeting voted unanimously to endorse the action of the First Baptist church, Winchester, upon having called to her pastorate Rev. R. T. Hoffman D. D., who previously pasto-ed another church in the same city. A special sermon by Rev. C. D. Douglass D. D. will be the order of the day for next meeting. Next meeting with Shiloh, Benediction by Rev. C. D. Douglass. AGENTS WANTED Will give 25 per cent commission on the dollar, no money required until goods are sold, if reference can be secured. For particulars & circulars, write to, Charles R. Davis, 4224 Chambers St. 4T Cincinnati, Ohio. BELLS Street Alloy Church and School Dome, 2000 on Cantonau The G. BELL'S D. 417 Sturge, 6b WANTED Convassing "THE agents for the defense of NEGRO MEN IN HIS FOBY AND IN CITENSHIP: What the Race Has Done and Is In Doing in Arms, Arts, Letters, the Forum, the School and the Marta of Trade, a record of the selfishness and deception of his possessors, 600 pages, 200 engravings. By Rev. J. J. Pipkin. 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LOUIS TO LOUISVILLE & THE EAST No 44 No 44 No 44 Lv St Louis..... 8:84am 8:55pm Lv Mt Vernon ..... 10:43am 11:15pm Lv Evansville..... 7:10am 8:00pm 11:25pm Lv Henderson..... 7:33am 8:16pm 8:00pm Lv Owenbore..... 8:35am 3:49pm 4:10am Ar Hawesville..... 9:74pm 7:40pm 4:50am Ar Louisville..... 12:35pm 7:45pm 7:30am All trains run through solid to Evansville Through Parlor Cars and Pullman Sleepers on all trains to Evansville and St. Louis, Trains Nos. 4 42, 43, and 44 connect at Irvington daily with trai Nos. 1, 2 and 4 for Fordsville, Hardinburg and Falls of Rough and other stations on Fordsville branch Ask us for rates to the West, Southwest and Northwest. L. J. RWIN, G. P. Agt., LOUISVILLE, KY. 4 Telephones. Grand Out of Town Excursion Sunday June 28th. "BIG FOUR ROUTE." To the Indiana Gas Belt. Special train leaves 7th St. Union Depot at 7 o'clock A. M. Returning train arrives Louisville 11:40 P. M. Extremely low round trip rates as follows: Rushville $1.00, Knightstown $1.00, Anderson $1.25, Alexandria $1.25, Marion $1.50. S. J. GATES, Gen'l. A'g't. 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. Christian. Cloth From the Ball Room to Hell. or is Paradise Lost. Milton. 16-mo. cloth. In His Steps. Sheldon. 16-mo. cloth. Imitation of Christ. Thos. a kempis. Ten Nights in a Bar Room. clo. The Wizard of Oz. Holy Living. Jeremy Taylor. Cloth. Holy Dying. Jeremy Taylor. 16-mo. Holy War. John Bunyan Modern Dancing. W. W. Gardner. Lord's Supper. Dr. W. P. Harvey. The Little Baptist, new edition. Behind the Scenes, Struggles of Rev. W. W. Gardner. Before the Footlights (sequel to hind the Scenes) Immersion (Act of Christian Baptism) J. T. 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M'BRIDE, City Pass. Age Or Address: E. W. HARLOW, Div. Pass. A CHRIST SCIENTISTS Tickets to Boston, Mass., and will return on sale June 25, 26 and 27, 1993, from "Big Four" points and points on Cincinnati Northern R. R., and D. & U. R. R., at half rates. Tickets will be good going on date of good for return to and including July 2, 1903. By depositing ticket with Joint Agent at Boston, and payment of fee of 50 cents, an extension of return limit to and including August 1, 1903, may be obtained. i For full information and particulars as to rates, tickets, limits, call on Agents "Big Four Route," or address the undersigned. WARREN J. LYNCH, W. J. DEPPE Gen Pass. & Ticket Agent. Asst. t. G. P. & A CINCINNATI, O. S. J. GATES, Gen'l Agt. Louisville, Ky. MONON ROUTE Direct Line to Chicago Modern Equipment—Good Road Bed—Fast Time. Night Trains— Lt. Louisville 8:20 p. m.—St. Chicago 7:20 a. m. Elegant coaches, with the Nation celebrated high-back seats and Pullman seats. Vestibulated Buffet Sleeping Cars. Day Trains— Lt. Louisville 7:20 p. m.—St. Chicago 8:20 p. m. Missouri Day Coachs, with the Nation celebrated high-back seats, Furter and Dining Cars. Summer Resorts Close connections at Chicago with trains and boats for the resorts of Michigan, Wisconsin and Minnesota. French Lick & West Berlin Springs (reached only by the Monon). The remedial properties of the various springs and resorts are world renowned for classic amenities of St. Louis, Kidnaws and Bowls. Too drink the water—nature does the rest. Need bedding giving hotel rates and full information. E. E. BAGON. District Pass, Agt., Louisville, Ky. ISRAEL ASKING FOR A KING. 1 Sam. 8:1-10. MOTTO TEXT—"Prepare your hearts unto the Lord and serve him only."—I Sam. 7:3. "And it came to pass that when Samuel was old, that he made his judges over Israel"—Samuel lived to be ninety years old and died before Saul. He had freed Israel from the yoke of the Philistines many years before, and in everything he had shown himself one of the greatest men the human race had ever produced. He had been a great ruler, ruling in the fear of God. But the duties of his office as judge had become too great for him. Therefore he appointed his sons as associate judges, and sent them to the south while he remained at Ramah "Now the name of the first born was Joel; and the name of the second was Abiah; they were judges in Beersheba."—Joel means "Jehovah is God," and Abiah "Jehovah is my father." By these names Samuel emphasized his abhorence to idolotry and his devotion to God Beersheba, which means "well of the oath," was so-called because of the covenant made there between Abraham and Abimelech, of which an account is given in Gen. 21. It was on the southern border. Abraham, Isaac and Jacob had lived there, as Elijah did afterwards. "And his sons walked not in his ways, but turned aside unto lucre and took bribes and perverted judgment."—They were not as vile as Eli's sons, and it seems from confidence of the people that Samuel would do right they knew he was ignorant of his sons' behavior. Eli knew of his sons' wickedness and did not restrain them. Even the best of men have wicked sons. We know nothing of their mother, but if probable that Samuel, busy with his many public duties, forgot his duty as a father, and left his sons too much to the mother alone, without making sure that she was as wise as his mother Hannah had been. From all we know of Samuel's character we may be sure that if he had not thought his sons make good judges, "fearing God and hating covetousness," he would not have appointed them. "Then all the elders of Israel gathered themselves together, and came unto Samuel unto Ramah."—Ramah was Samuel's home. Its site is not known. Moses chose seventy elders or heads of families to form a council. There were elders in authority in all the tribes, and these came as representatives of the people. They came to disclose to the aged prophet, now seventy years old, the vileness of his own sons. But they knew from his whole long life of integrity and honor and fear of God that his judgment would not be warped with parental partiality. "Behold thou art old and thy sons walk not in thy ways."—What confidence they showed in the honor and unselfishness of their old ruler. They tell him to his face that he is infirm with age, and his own sons whom he has appointed are unworthy! They judged him rightly. Samuel cared for God chiefly, and then for the people. No thought of his family came into his consideration where the glory of God or the welfare of Israel were concerned. Samuel's sons were compe- judges. But the next words of the elders show that his was not the real reason of their coming. Had it been they would have said to him, "Let us ask God to give us an other judge such as thou hast been. But they wished to conform to the world. Now make us a king to judge us like all the nations." Alas for the people of God when they are desirous of imitating others! Alas for the Baptists and other evangelical bodies when they run in the way of Catholics with their Easter! They had God for their king, and Samuel for his representative, and yet they imitated the sin of their fathers in the wilderness who longed for the flesh pots of "But the thing displeased Samuel when they said, give us a king to judge us."—For Samuel loved God with all his heart and a desire to imitate the world was a direct affront to the Almighty. The elders had many seeming reasons behind their request, but all of them based upon a lack of faith in God and God's methods. They wanted a centralized government. There was little organization - God established but little for his people under both dispensations. There was just then a strong league of Philistines against them, and they wanted a strong central power. As if God could not overcome all their foes with the jawbone of an ass in the hand of one man, if only they were obedient and trusted him. Whenever Baptist churches have a large element of unregenerated among them, they repeat this old plea of the Israeliets, and wish for stronger organizations than their separate churches, such as the other sects have around them. In the first century God gave them their desire, and out of Baptist churches came the hierarchy of Rome. "Hearken unto the voice of the people in all they say unto thee; for they have not rejected thee, but they have rejected me that I should reign over them."—It is terrible thing to pray without asking "if it be in accordance with thy will." Sometimes God grants the requests of men in punishment. He gives them the bitter experiences of their own wills. He allows his churches to imitate the world, to ape the sects, and the results are spiritual decay, and dearth of conversions. The people would have denied that they were rejecting God; men never put such things before their own consciences in plain words. But that was what they were doing. There never was a time in the history of the Baptists, except in the Fourth century, when the lessons of this treatment of God and his sovereignty in the establishment of rules of worship, &c., were more needed than to-day. "According to all the works they have done since I brought them up out of Egypt, even unto this day."- Samuel need have the added grief of thinking that if his sons had done rightly Israel would have not sinned thus. It was an old story. They had rejected Moses as they were rejecting Samuel. God needs to be infinite to have patience with men and the way they requite him for his goodness. Again and again from the time they had worshipped the golden calf had they forsaken God and worshipped idols. Again and again had sore punishments been necessary to bring them to repentance "Howbeit yet protest solemnly unto them and shew them the manner of king that reign over them."—God would appeal to their sober second thought. He gave them one more chance to repent of their rejection of him. Samuel repeated his words to the them and showed them how a king would treat them. Verily human nature is as foolish as it is depraved or they would have asked that God should still reign over them and give them as a judge another Samuel. But they were resolved to have their own will. The ways of their own neighbors were more attractive to them than God's ways. And their after history is written in blood and tears. This body met Monday morning at Green street church. Members present Revs Bates, Gaddie, PerJue, W. B. Hall, Bowen, Jones, Richardson, Cosby, Brents, Alexander, Mitchem, Jacobs, Wm Kee Hill, Craighead, Watson, Coleman, Offutt, Mack, Russell, Ross, Davis, Lewis, Marrs, Breckinridge, Parrish, Scott, Riley, Kirkpatrick. Brethren Weber, Generals, Riddlss. AMERICAN BAPTIST, FRIDAY JUNE 20 1883. Visitor Rev. M. Toomy. Rev. C M. Jacobs presided and Rev. J. Davis and Bro, F. Generals conducted devotional services. NOTICE. To all whom it may concern: REPORTS Green st--S. S. 102, collection $3.85, pastor preached, collection $29 50. Fitth st. S. S. 244 collection $5.50, pastor and Rev. C. M. Jacobs preached, one received under watchcare collection $45 25. Zion—S' S. 103, collection $3.15 pastor preached, collection $29. Emmanuel—S. S. 133, collection $2.06. one received by baptism, collection $28.67. Lampton st—S. S. 105, collection $2.75, pastor preached, collection $104.94. Portland—S. S. 104, collection $1.10, pastor preached, collection $8. Mt Olive--S. S. 30, collection $1.23, Rev. Wm. Baker preached, one received under watchcare, collection $13.65. Little Flock S. S. 53, collection 63, pastor and Rev. W. R. Hill preached, two by baptism, collection $13.65 Good Shepherd Pastor and Bro. Campbell preached, collection $4.60 Green Castle -S. S. 40, collection $1.86, Revs. Lewis, Reed and Jacobs preached, collection $58.3c. Newburg--S. S. 63, collection 94 cents, pastor preached, one received under watchcare, collection $11.55. Virginia Ave. S. S. 48, collection 85c, pastor and Rev. Mayfield preached collection $3 85 Pewee Valley—S. S. 28, collection 68c, pastor preached, collection $10.25 Fox Run—S. S. 42, collection 50 cents, pastor preached, collection $25.13. Rose Hill—S. S. 15, collection 30, cents, pastor preached, collection $2.50. Berrytown—Pastor paeached, collection $14 65. Elk Creek—S. S. 22, collection 33, pastor preached, collection $10.27. Calvary—S. S. 140, collection $4.05, pastor preached, one by baptism and one restored, collection $64. Junkins Run—S. S. 35, collection $1.10, pastor and Rev. R. Breckinridge preached, collection $10.50. Howard's Chapel—Pastot and Brother Riddle preached, collection $7.00. Rev J. W. Ross preached an excellent sermon which was much enjoyed by the Conference, and Rev. R. H. L Mitchem was appointed to preach next Monday morning. Prof. A H. Payne made a statement relative to the action of the Conference last Monday morning, and after an animated discussion the following resolution was adopted: RESOLVED, That nothing in our indorsement of Prof. A. E. Mayzeek for the principalship of the Eastern school was meant in any way to reflect upon the character or standing of Prof. A H. Payne, for whom this Conference has the highest esteem and regard, or to countenance any statements made against his character or his record as a citizen or an educator, as we consider him worthy of appointment to any position in our public schools. After the usual announcements the conference adjourned with benediction by Rev. W. B. Hall. All persons who expect to attend the African 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 $1,000 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. HOUSE, Secretary, 2813 W. Chestnut St. 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. 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. Yours in His service, S. L. M. FRANCIS, Sec'y. EPWORTH LEAGUE INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION DETROIT, MICH. Half rates from all points July 15 and 16. Return limit Aug. 15, by deposit. Falla Cities Epworth League have arranged withi B. & O. S-W for special train to leave Louisville 7.50 A. M. Wednesday July 15, arriving Detroit about 6 P. M. The above rate is good on all regular trains July 15 and 16. If you desire to join the Falls City special, write me and I'll send you itinerary of their trip giving detailed information. R. S. BROWN, D. P. A., B. & O. S-W, Louisville, Ky. Milton's Cate. --- $45 Pays for professional lectures, board and room rent for one term. By the Quarterly System is offered survival opportunities for those who must retain teaching opportunities as a means of livelihood, and yet desire to study Medicine. STUDY MEDICINE AND PHARMACY AT THE Louisville National Medical College FIFTEENTH YEAR. Recognized by all State Board. All buildings are the property of the school, and have been entirely remodeled with fully equipped Laboratories and Hospital. Nearly two Graduates in various parts of the country, every one of them enjoy a lucrative practice. School of Medicine. Four years of six months each. Student contribution to the school is divided and four terms of three months each. Attendance upon any two terms requires student to credit for one year's attendance. Teaches: January, April, July and October. Examinations at end of each term. Students may enter at beginning of any term. Department of Pharmacy. Two years, six months each second in division, with three more months each. For further information and Catalogue address W. A. BURNEY, M. D., Dean, Louisville, Ky. LOUISVILLE FUNERAL DIRECTORS, P First Class Service and Petite Attention call on the Louisville Funeral Directors. Fine New Rubber tire Funeral Car. A large stock of Collins and Caskets and Funeral Supplies on hand. An Eligent White Hearse for use in Funerals of our Young People is now at your command. Calls answered Day and Night. Funeral Car and Hacks at less cost than any other Firm in the City. Try the New Firm and be convinced. Cor. 11th & Walnut St. Phone 8600-a. WM. J. SILKMAN, Manager CASH OR CREDIT. Catalogs FREE. PRICE $33.00 It will pay you to send us business- logos KK Papers Prices on Baggage Hammers, etc. We sell machines our Factory to manufacture Factory Prices, with guaranteed Berry only $33.50; Cock or New Monthly Payments. We sell hunt people located in all parts of the world. MP Write For Free Cummings, MENTION THIS PAPER. DEP. T 608 EXP. 2.04.11. A CHANCE IN A LIFE TIME. FOR respectable colored people to procure homes on easy terms. P. H. McDonald & Sons, Promoters at 397 Fifth Street, have opened what is known as Lincoln Coast Subdivision on West Broadway and 35th Street. A beautiful p of ground containing 126 lots. This property fronts west way 416 ft. and it runs north 1600 feet within 160 feet of Chest nut Street has an avenue 80 feet wide running to an alley. This suburb has all the advantages of city improvements; water, gas, electric light and sewer connections. Broadway will be avail to Nassau Park and street cars will run to it this year. REMEMBER THERE ARE ONLY 126 LOTS in all and several of them have been sold. If you wish to purchase a home in a select neighborhood where only a flat colored people will be permitted, come and see us at once. No city taxes; improvements cost you nothing. P. H. M'DONALD & SON 237 FIFTH ST. LOUISVILLE, NY. Phragos and Definitionism Prepared under the direct supervision of W. T. MAREN, Ph.D., L.L.D. United States Commissioner of Education assisted by a large corps of competent specialists and editors. Rich Bindling, 2964 Guess Park