The American Baptist

AMERICAN BAPTIST. OL, XXV, NO. 27. A SONG FOR THE W·ABY. Life is but a world of battles: You must fight them wouid you win With the idleness that prattles, Victory has never been; Then why should you be complaining If in one attempt you fail? Each endeavor gives you training, Till at last you shall prevail. Nuggets of success are lying Underneath life's rugged road; Dig and dig and keep on trying Till you reach the precious lode. Sees above you will be bluer As along the way you tread, Friends around you will be truer, so be brave and go ahead. Time is fleeting, so be doing Any task there is for you; You are stronger, while accruing Gain of good and wisdom, too. B not with the drone and shinkers, As through life they idle stroll; Victory belongs to workers Strive and you will reach the goal. —College Inter Ocean. From the Foreign Mission Field. Moravia Liberia W. Africa, May 12th 1902 Dear D. Jordan: We are safe in Moorcott. All our goods came on the same hip with us and was landed the same day. Our brother had a large house awaiting us a very pleasant location, on the same street and ot far from the President's annuion, the American Ligation, in German Counsel, the Public Square and opposite West African College of which Dr. A. P. Campher is president. We have been successful in communication with Dr. Bouey and his boxes have been gotten to him safely. Every since I have been here I have been a constant sufferer of rheumism. On board to the "Boony" from Liverpool, for eight days, our voyage was exceedingly rough, as a weared our deck so constantly, a at forceing us to keep our room for almost that entire period and the room was kept damp, which as the my cold and gave me the insulation in a server form that I was forced to have a temporary crutch made on ship. Wife has been unable to write you, as she has deemed as she has been a sufferer from fever ever since she has been here. This has kept her very weak and robbed her of much energy. She cannot do anything very steadily. I trust I shall be soon thoroughly acclimatized—my attacks of chille etc., are not so frequent. We are much pleased with Monrovia and with the country in general. We are very agreeably surprised to find the place so pleasant and the climate so delightful. Well it is a sur fact that a doctor is in great demand here. As a physician, surgeon and dentist, ever since my arrival I have had many, many people to see. They need treatment in various ways and as far as my strength would allow I have administered to their wants. Some times when I have been sick and unable to go down stairs to my office the sick have been brought to my room. There is much to encourage us professionally. People hearing that a doctor is here are coming and some bringing their sick from all points and along the cost. Pray that I may get strength to attend all who come, as the people truly need help. Wife has been sick that she has not been able to get around much but she has joined the Lapist church as a watch care member and has taught in the S. b. and also spoken in the schools. Her services are much needed and all hope that she will soon be able to get about the work she has planned. Dr. Bouey has written that he wants her to visit his station and she will go as soon as she can. Dr. Bouey says that Cape Mount is far more healthy and Mrs. Faulkner will be better if she comes. On our place we have cocoa nuts, paw paw banana and breed fruit trees. We are planting a garden with seed that will bring us some American vegetable which we shall greatly appreciate. Remember us to all very kindly, and please explain that sickness has preventeded writing but that we hope soon to get some letters off. Let us hear from you and how the work and workers in the states are getting on. We are very eager to hear from the states. All wish to be remembered. May God continue to bless your work. Pray for us and the success of our work here. Yours in His name, and for His cause, H. C. FAULKNER AND WIFE. Resolutions of Commendation. The following resolutions were adopted by the Board of Discourses and Trustees THE FINAL PERSEVERANCE OF A Sermon Preached Before the Lexington M. & D. Meeting by Rev. R. T. Hoffman,. D. D. (PHIL. I 6.) of the first Baptist church Frankfort Ky and approved by the church. "Whereas our esteemed and worthy pastor, Rev. Robert Mitchell, D. D has received a call from the first Baptist church Kansas City, ham, and for purpose of accepting same, has rendered his resignation as pastor of the first Baptist church of this city and "Whereas we realize that none but selfish interest can prompt us to retain him when a broader field with nobler opportunities are open to him; "Therefore, be it Resolved that this resignation which sever our relation as pastor and people with feeling of heartful sadness; "Resolve that the five yeas of faithful services rendered by him to this church have been greatly blessed in upbuilding our church, increasing its membership and creating feeling of Christian fellowship and good will among all, and in the trying ord. through which the church has been passing and still facing, he has stood firm and unmovable and no to declare the whole counsel. "I resolved that for his ministering to the temporal wante of the poor and spiritual wants of all, for the poor solicitude and earnest sympathy which he always brought him to the bedside of the sick and dying; for his effort in the behalf of the education of the masses and for his exertion to ameliorate conditions of suffering humanity at all times, and und under all circumstances, the members of the church owe him a debt of gratitude. "Resolved that in parting, our kindest wishes will attend him, and we recommend him to the church which he is to pastor as one worthy of their full confidence and highest esteem. HENRY AND OLDHAM COUNTY M. & D. MEETING. This body meet with the Sulphur Baptist church Sulphur, Ky., May 25-26. Members present E ve. M. Allen, C J. Murphy P. B. Guition I. Harrington G W Ward C. Whats C. D. Blakemour, Deacons J. C. Chambers, Neo Winton D. Humphrey Joe Chambers, Geo. Winbon J. H. Allman. Divine services were conducted by Revs. M. Allen and P. Gulliou. The Moderator, C. J. Murphy, laid before the meeting in brief the work needed among bisharen and the supporters of unity. The refts of the bishores showed good work during this mont. After all reports were in Rev. M. Allen read a paper on "Spiritual Decline in the Churches." The paper was full of good thought. After a lengthy discussion it was passed that the cause of spiritual decline among the churches is the failure to compil with the New Testament preaching. The second subject was opened by Rev P. B. Gulion "The best Method of Raising Church Fund. Preaching during the meeting by the following brethren: Rev. C. J. Murphy John 2:7. Subject "New Birth," Rev. M. Allen Luke 14:48. Subject "Christ Witness," Rev. G. W. Ward Rm. 8:1. Subject "Free from Condemnation," Rev. J. Herrington Matt. 28 19. Subject "Go preach my Gospel." All the brethren preached able sermons which were much enjoyed by all. Committee on Topics made their report as follows: 1. Rev. J. B. winrow The Apostolic preaching 2. Rev. M. Allen Souls for Christ 3. Rev. J. M. Caldwell Natural and Spiritual Man Preaching by the following brethren at the next meeting; First day at 8 p. m. kev, J. B. Wirow at 7 p. m. Rev. J. M. aldwil. Second day at 8 p. m. Rev. I. harrington; at 7 p. m. kev. R. Renolds. Collection $4.12 adjourned to meet at New Castle, Ky. June 29th 80th 1503. C. D. Blakemore, Clerk Pro tem. NOTICE A reduced rate of one and a third fare plus 25 cents for the round trip has been secured for delegates and visitors from the states of Kentucky, Virginia, Tennessee and Alabama to the State Missionary Conference of the Christian church which convenes at Louisville, Ky. 40 to 27 1908. Persons falling to secure a certificate for each ticket purchased cannot obtain rebate for having paid full fare. JASON MERCHANT, State Secretary. 1216 Jackson St. Louisville, Ky. 27 and 29 "My sheep hear my voice. I know them, and they follow me; I give unto them eternal life and they shall never perish. No one shall snatch them out of my hands." There are no conditions or circumstances, admissible, reasonable that will admit the fact from the following scriptures of separation from the love and power of God Rom. 8 33 and 39 "Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall tribulation, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword? As it is written "For thy sake are we killed all the day long we are accounted as sheep for the slaughter. Nay, in all these things we are more than quo-reurs through him that loveth us. For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels nor principals, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor heights, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God which is in God which is in Christ Jesus, Our Lord." Thing of the questions the Apostle ask Think of the innumerations he makes Think of the historic sketch he give briefly, "killed all the day long." Think of all he states and then of the declaration "We are more than conquerors through him that loved us." No wonder he declares in my text that he is confident of this very thing, who would not be confident? Hence we are satisfied that the scriptures teach the sure salvation that each eliever is due to the purpose of God. We find in acts 13 48 "Those who believe are said to have been ordained to eternal life." Rom. 8 30 "Those finally glorified are said to be predestined to be conformed to the image of his son. So then it is the purpose of God that we should be saved. "His purposes will ripen fast, Unfolding every hour. The bud may have a little taste But sweet will be the flower. God's power will sustain his purposes in the salvation of believers. It is that power that makes it impossible to wrench the sheep out of his hands. It is that power that begin the good work and will finish it. It is that powerful God that worketh in you saith the Apostle, both to will and to do his own good pleasure. Hence we are kept by the power of God. The Apostle fail to reply upon that power when he triumphant wrote to Timothy "I know whom I have believed, and am persuaded, that he is able to keep that which I have committed unto him against that day. Think of a soul that is committed to His keeping. Is it safe? Peter says it is. He tell us it is kept by the power of God, Paul says "He is able to keep it. In the text he says "I am confident." Oh for the power of God. What is equal to it Who can understand it? What is its limit? Is it confined by sord? Why no! Sampson by the power of God snapped them asundes. Is it confined by the sea? No. Moses by the power of God, with a rod in hand divided the sea. Is it confined by fire? No. The Hebrew worthies came out by the power of God without a swinge on their garments. Is it confined by the jail? No. By the power of God the Philippian jail doors were opened and out walked Paul and his companion. Is it confiled by death in the grave? No. Jasus tasted death for every man, broke the prison of clay and seal of the king, and arose triumphantly exclaiming, "All power in heaven and in earth is given unto my hands." Once more the text; Paul are you confident? Is he able to keep what you have committed to his hands? Peter says, "We are kept by the power of God." It is grace as well as power that secures the salvation of saints. His sid is a gift of unmerited favor. Rom. 9:16 it is not of him that willeth, nor of him that runeth but of God that shweth mercy. Then the Apostle tell us "By grace are we saved, through faith, that not of ourselves, but it is the gift of God." This brings about the fact of God's love and all will admit the unchangeableness of God's love. Therefore the scriptures saith, "Hoving loved his own which were in the world, he loved them to the end." (To be continued in next issue.) --- EDUCATIONAL EXHIBIT AT PH 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 it 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 Margarett St. St. Paul, Minn. WOMEN'S WORK. Mrs. L. M. Jackson will fill the following appointments in the interest of the Baptist Women's educational Convention: 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 f-her entertainment. By order of the Board of Managers; Associational Meetings in Kentucky for 1903. ESTABLISHED 1879 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 organization 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 considerate I am a personal friend of every minister in the state whom I may chance to know. I am a love of all good men and women and of education and missions. I hope we may be able to conciliate 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. Should 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 judgement 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 merits. 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 met 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 selected. I believe that the ministers of the Consolidated and Central Districts 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. Baptist church, of Covington, KY. Brother 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 outgoing Moderator. Pray for the peace of Ston, Paris, Ky. H. B. WESTON. PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY, OFFICE 710 FIFTH, St., LOUISVILLE, KY TERMS 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. 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. Some of our over zealous brethren who are afraid that the missionary work in the state will swallow up the educational work, are canvassing the state, seeking to have every district meeting they can influence to do so, pass condemnatory resolutions against the State Executive Board and the Women's Missionary Convention. If our educational work has come to the pass where it must resort to such underband methods as these to maintain its existence, then it deserves to parish. The Torch Light. This is an unjust reflection upon the representative of the educational work who usually attends the Associational and conventional meetings in this state and is absolutely untrue asfar as the instuination is meant to apply to him. It is a surprise that the Torch Light usually, fair, just and truthful should resort to this old method of misrepresentation, surmising and impuguing of the motives of his brethren in order to gratify his spleen and opposition. The Educational work is fostered by the General Association as well as the Missionary work and will be properly cared for as it may deserve and as the Association has the means. Some associations have passed resolutions disapproving of the New Womens' Missionary Convention, but in no case has it been done at the suggestion or solicitation of any representative of the Educational work, but is rather the outgrowth of the very strong hostility in the state toward the new movement and of this the editor of the Torch Light is better informed than he pretends to be. Mob violence whether in Alabama or in Delaware is wrong and the character of the crime or the color of the criminal should neither condone or justify lynching. It is folly to talk about a law that would punish one clasa of criminals in a specific way for a certain offense and another class of criminals in another way for the same crime. There may be many devices of making laws apply in a peculiar and partid way but no law making power in this country would dare pass a law stating in plain words its purpose to punish offenders according to color instead of according to the offense committed and we have no respect for the minister who could endorse such a suggestion. The better class of Negroes always regret and denounce the outrages which form the excuse for lynching but they have no more personal knowledge of the purpose to commit these crimes by Negroes than does the good white citizens have of the crimes committed by white criminals and are no more able to prevent them. The better class of colored people do separate themselves from the criminal class and have no means for protecting them because they do not come in contact with them and it is unjust to charge either the responsibility of the crime or the failure of punishment to this cause. It is evident that the mob spirit ts on the increase and it coes not stop with the lynching of Negroes for it occas on- AMERICAN BAPTIST, FRIDAY JULY 3 1903 ally finds a white victim and the nnmember will increase unless an honest and effective effort is made to create a strong and vigorous sentiment in every community in favor of law and order. WEDDING BELLS Last Teusday evening Jacob st Tabernackle was crowded with admiring friends to witness the marriage of Mrs. Lelia Coleman Brown a popular teacher of this city to Bishop Alexander Walters of the A.M. E, Z. connection. The Church was handsomely decorated for the purpose and the large congregation were seated by Messrs Davil Steward James. R. Harris. J L. A. Lattimore J. Crutchfield. Cary. B Lewis, M. B Flack, J. R. White, T M. Crutchfield, who acted as ushers for the occasion. The bride and groom were preceded to the altar by several lovely flower girls and the Maid of Honor, Miss Mary V Hicks, where they were met by Bishops J. W. Hood and G. W. Clinton, associates of Bishop Walters and Rector T. J. Brown pastor of the bride. The ceremony was impressively performed by these ministers and at the conclusion of the ceremony the guests repaired to the Lecture room, where a pleasing reception was held. The bride and groom not only received the warm congratulations of many friends but many substantial evidences of their esteem. They will remain in the city the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Watson until next Monday when they leave for Denver, Col., Among the guests were Mr. and Mrs. Edward Brown, Henderson, Mrs Al Henderson, Indianapolis, Mrs Mary E. McCoy of Detroit, and Misses Annie Miller and Nannie Muir of Bardstown, Ky. FOR OVER SIXTY YEARS MRS. WINSLOW'S SOOTHING SYRUP has been used for over sixty years by million-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 Diarrhoea. It will relieve the poor little sufferer immediately. Sold by druggists in every part of the world twenty-five oceans a bottle. Be sure and ask for Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup and take on other. NEWS AND NOTES. Two great meetings have been in session in this city this week but as we cannot print a full report of both this week we will defer both next week. In Macon Ga, last week in the U. S. Court three young white men were found guilty of peonage and fined $1,000 each. They had held a colored man in practical slavery contrary to law. More and more are we learning the important fact of life: thatthings are really valuable only as they are useful; that men and women are honored and esteemed in proportion as they render useful service to the world.—Ex. The Central District Association will meet in Bardstown Ky. next Wednesday and all messengers and visitors are urged to procure certificates when purchasing tickets so as to secure reduced rates returning home. The curse of all Negro advancement is jealously. It is in the church, schools, lodges, politic and business. It divides us into little hostile clans too small to accomplish anything but devilment. Wherever a Negro enterprise raises its head, wherever a man of superior ability pushes up above his fellows, wherever worth and energy make for themselves a place among us, there the wagging tongue of the jealous hearted traducer begins to hiss his incidious objection and spit forth his venom.—The Advocate. ARKANSAS BAPTISTS The Women's Baptist State Association and the Baptist State Sunday School Convention met last week in Newport, Ark., commencing June 23 and closing Sunday night June 28. It was perhaps the largest attended meeting held in the histo,y of these organizations, and much good work was accomplished for the work of the Arkansas Baptist College, which is the joy of the Colored Baptists of Arkansas. The Association met Tuesday and Wednesday and almost every session was pregnant with appeals for higher motherhood for the race and appeals were made for the elevation of the home through the mothers. The mother should be placed in charge of the home, however humble it may be and she have full charge of the raising of the boys and girls. "Purity among the race" was advocated by the association. Mrs. Sophia E. Shanks, of Pine Bluff, presided and the annual sermon was preached by Rev. S. A. Mosley of Pine Bluff. The educational sermon was preached by the Rev. J. W. Jackson of Pine Bluff. About $430 was collected by the Association, the bulk of which went to the Arkansas Baptist College, Mrs. Lillie Edwards, of Louisville, was present and addressed the association. She was received with opened arms and given a cordial reception by the women. The following officers were elected: Mrs. Sophia E.Shanks, Pine Bluff, president; Miss Lizzie Starkey, Helena, vice president; Miss Mattie J.Harris Texakana, recording secretary; Mrs. Ruth L. Marsh, Hot Springs, corresponding secretary; Mrs. E. J Wheeler, Newport, treasurer. The Sunday School Convention opened Thursday morning, and the opening sermon was delivered by the Rev A. M. Middlebrooks. The conventions were entertained by the two churches of the city pastored by the Revs. Knowles and Green who spent time in assigning the large delegation stopping places after the sermon and a large collection. In the afternoon, the Rev T S. Sandefur delivered his annual address reviewing the work of the past year and urging the delegatss to get homes. He was followed by --- the report of officers and the following officers were elected: Rev. T. S. Sandefur, Gurdon, president; Rev. T J. Hillard, Texakana, vice president; Mrs. Pauline Green, Little Rock, recording secretary; Rev. S. A Mosley, D. D, Pine Bluff, corresponding secretary; Mrs. F. E. Morris, Helena, treasurer. At night the educational sermon was preached by Rev. J. E. Knox, B.D. president of the Brinkley Academy Brinkley, Ark. Friday morning Rev. A. J Barton, editor of the Baptist Advance, Little Rock, addressed the convention on "The Best Method to Move Unnecessary Race Prejudice." The Rev. Joseph A. Booker, D. D. President of the Arkansas Baptist College addressed a large audience white people as well as his own people in the Opera House. The Convention closed Sunday night. A number of practical ad dresses were made during the session. The next session will be held at Mariana. CITY ITEMS The Ladies Sewing Circle will meet next Tuesday evening at the residence of Mrs Alice Crotcher No. 1214-18th St. The City Railway Company has begun extending its track on West Broadway from 21st St. to 32nd St. Ex-Gov. W. O Bradley will deliver an address to the congregation of the Lampton St church next Sunday afternoon to which all are invited. The city is full of strangers this week and the citizens are vieing with each other in extending court esies to the visitors. Hon. Jas. Hill who died in Jackson Miss. last week was a nephew of Mr. A. R. Hill the well known citizen of this city. The Afro American Council which has been in session in this city this week closes with the Banquet at Liederkranz Hall this evening. The ordinance of the Lord's supper will be administered at the Emmanuel, Fifth St., Little Flock and Mt. Olive Baptist Churches next Sunday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell Burke were entertained Monday Eve at the residence of Miss Alice Arnold 629 Lampton St. A most enjoyable evening was speut by the bride and groom. Job printing of every character promptly and artistically done at this office. If you can't call in person, drop us a card and one of our representatives will make a call. The annual outing of the Plymouth Congregational Church and Sunday School will take place at Fern Grove Friday July 31st. Fare round trip, Adults 25cts. Children 15cts. 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 Sts. Misses Alice Harper and Lavenia Crawley were given a Church Reception Tuesday eye in honor of their of their graduation by the Sunday School oi St. James A. M. E. Church. A literary and musical programme was rendered and refreshments served. Mr. and Mrs. D. M. Edwards entertained a number of delegates to the Afro-American Council at their home No. 633 E. Breckinridge St last Wednesday afternoon. A tent was erected in the rear of the residence in which a table to accommodate fifty guests was spread and a sumptuous dinner was enjoyed and a vote of thanks was tendered to Mr. and Mrs. Edwards by the --- 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 5014. The Association pays accident, sick and death benefits. Further information may be obtained by calling on the Supr me Deputy Organiz r E. B. Hampon, 928 Twelfth Street whe e is per manually located. DID YOU KNOW guests for their genuine Kentucky hospitality. The School Board at a special meeting Tuesday elected the following Faculty for the High School: Mr. F. S. Delaney Principal, and Messrs C. W. Houser, J. E. Simpson, W. P. Annis, J. R. Harris, M. L. Gooda I. G. M. McClellan W. D. Thomas and Miss Eliza Davenport assistants. Mr. D. L. Lawson was not appointed as he will be appointed to the assistant principalship of the High School and no one was appointed to fill the vacancy. Mr. S. O. Johnson was reappointed to the Normal School as assistant to Mr. Delaney. The question on the principalship of the Eastern School was not posed upon as expected. THE AGRICULTURAL AND MECHANICAL FAIR ASSOCIATION: To whom it may concern: During the five days of the Fair there will be a great contest of bread and cakes. Prizes given for the best bread: 1st prize, 1/4 barrel of Ballards Obelisk Flour; 2nd prize, 48 pound sack of Ballard's Obelisk Flour; 3rd prize, 24 pound sack of Ballard's Obelisk Flour. Prizes awarded for best cakes are the same as those awarded for bread. Any one who wishes to enter for these great and valuable prizes may apply to Miss Sallie Whitney, No. 1712-7th street, for any information concerning the contest. Mrs. W. C. F. Mason, president; Mrs. Sallie Whitney, secretary. PERSONALS. Mr. Evans Tyree Jr. of Nashville Tenn. was in the city this week cir- culating among friends. Mr. Goe. F. Robinson who has been teaching in Paducah Ky. is in the city for the summer. Mrs. J. Q. Adams of St. Paul Minn. is in the city the guest of Mrs. J. C. McKinley, Magazine St. Miss Margarette Price of Indian- apolis is in the city visiting Mrs. M. M. Littlejohn 704 W. Green St. Dr. E. B. Jefferson of Nashville is in the city. Dr E. S. Porter leaves for Chic- ago July 8, Dr. Richard Oliver will take charge of his practice. IMPORTANT NOTICE. Ministers and Messengers to the next session of the Consolidated Baptist Association, will meet in Cynthiana, Tuesday morning, July 14, 1903. Rev. A. Walker of Flemingsburg, is to preach the annual sermon. Topics for discussion: 1. Are Baptists Close Communionists? W. O. Harper. 2. Should Baptist Ministers regard ministerial Ethics. S.P. Young. 3. What relation do Baptists sustain to other denominations? C Smothers. 4. Are Baptists Calvinists or Armenians? S. L. M Francis. 5. Should Baptists recognize Alien immersion. R. B. Butler. ASSOCIATIONAL SERMONS. 1. Introductory Sermon—J. C. Whereas the small assessment of one dollar and fifty cents on each member from the churches composing this, the Consolidated District Association, and whereas there are but a very few churches that send more than one me-senger. Therefore the amount of money sent up to defray the expenses and the demands of said Association is inadequate. Therefore be it resolved that we do create and maintain a degree of honor to be conferred upon on the Churches of said District. The title of honor is to be a Major Church of this District, that any and all churches composing this Association may here by receive and maintain said degree of Major Church by the payment of $5.00 annually. If at any of her meetings that any of the churches so honored fail to comply with the rule laid down in this resolution, said church will thereby lose her rank and standing as a Major Church. --- By this resolution every church sending $5.00, will be put upon the list of Major Churches. Reduced rates have been secured on the certificate plan. R. B BUTLER, Sec'y. 179 Chestnut St. OF THE SAME OPINION In order that the brethren ma be tully advised as to my views cerning matter of sorts mong Baptists in this state and which in all probability will demand serious attention in Danville, I desire to say that I still think the organization of the New Woman's Convention was unnecessary and un authorized. It was contrar to the wishes of the Baptists of this and consequently it was a mistake to challenge that sentiment and it is not srrange that many of the brethren do not take to it kind'. The question must be passed upon at the coming session of the General Association and I incline to the opidion that it will have hard sailing. I am decidedly in favor of Rev. G. W. Ward pastor of the First Captist Church Covington for Moderator of the General Association as the best means of uniting all our forces. The election of Bro. Ward would simply the things which seem so complicated to many. Let us put all other considerations aside and elect Bro. Ward who is one of our best preachers and a parlimentarian of no mean ability. He has been a member of the General Association for many years and has the respect and regard of every Baptist. N. w Ern Imothusen. All the blood in your body passes through your kidneys once every three minutes. The kidneys are your blood purifiers, they filter out the waste or impurities in your blood. If they are sick or out of order, they fail to do their work. 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And at Red Cross Sanitarium, 585 Sixth Street. Tel. 2471 2. J. R. NEIGHBORS, Enlarging, Butt us and Framing a Specialty HOME PHONE 4918 912 W. Walnut St. LOUISVILLE, KY BURNED TO ASHES On Wednesday evening June 24 th the pastor, officers, members and friends of the Alpha Baptist church Franklin Ky. assembled in the spacious auditorium to witness the Praise service just/before the time set for the burning of the mortgage on said building. It was indeed a pleasure to witness the joy on the faces of the care worn, self sacrificing and church loving members and friends. In the beginning of third years pastorate of the Rev. W. C. Allen the church was completed at a cost of $1000. It was a great day the fourth Sunday in June 1899 when the congregation took possession of the new brick house and raised $425 with what we had in hands we cut the debt half in two. We have taken time and in three years paid all but $111.09, so the pastor announced in may that we would rally the third Sunday in June and pay off the last note then burn the mortgage. The members friends rallied nobly, the members were asked to give one dollar each and all that have been any account to the church these six years gave the dollar or as much as they could raise. We have some aged members not able to contribute and again we have some who have been shirking all that is honorable to a church member for four years, some that must have up-to-date closhes to wear to church but nev have had as much as twenty-five cents to give to the church. Rev. D. Kucas of Bowling Green did the preaching and it was well done, he preached the three powerful, logical and soul stirring sermon, the people rejoiced and was glad in my judgement any church that a goo minister could not do better than choose Elder Lucas. The followtng gave $1.00: G. W., Lena, A, L. D. and J Eldridge, L A. Allen, Matilda Baily, H. M. Harris, R. Hardin, Amanda Robey Anna Mallory, Hester Payne, E. D. Mahin, Jennie Travis, Florence Mass, Martha Beard, Addie B Neely, Ella Simmons, jannie Mahin. J H. Harris, I. Roland, Pearlie Bryant, S. Copeland, J. Copeland, A. Bradshaw, B. C. Bradshaw, Bettie Holland, Almira Mahin, Sue Bradley, Edmond Bowling, Emily Hayden, Lawrence Mahin, Henrietta Neely, Bessie Whitsides, Amanda Roland, Geo. McGoodwfn, Cain Newland, H, Finn, Martha Hudspeth, Matilda Dinning, Robert Cushenberry, Buncie Beard, Neely Jenkins, Mallie Finn, Susan McGoodwin, Robert Neely, Charity Walton, H. W. B. Allen, Jesse Wooten, Sircy Scales, Miles Turner W. P. Beard, Nancy Lowell, James Turner, Pheoby Beasly, Millie Black, Jesie Wickware. Tobe Tannehill, Sallie Blackburn, Rich, ard Bradley Mary Pennington, H. Hargraves, Mittie Hargraves, Viola Hargraves, Mary Cushenberry, Rosie Hanley, Thos. Dinning, Ida Scales, Rhoda Neely, W. H Bogan, Martha Bogan, Henry Mallory Carolina James, Harriet Grainger, Matilda Tannehill, Eunice Finn, Mary Newland, Curran Briggs, Fmily Hardin, Lewis Bogan, Sanford Bogan, Elsie Taylor, Millie Hill, E. D. Martin, Velma Freeman, Marp Hale, Fannie Harris, Rueen Bastile, Mallie Bowling, Sallie Wickware, Tobe Wickware, Prof. J. E. Stewart, Harveysburg O., Mrs. Eddie Miller and Mr. J. E. Neely, one of our barbers and the most prominent lodge man in Franclin. The following gave $.75: Anna McElwain, Allen Black. These gave $.50: Ed Hill, Matilda Martin, Dr. B. Burrus, L. Hampton, Elden Crawdus, Ticie Boissean, Mary Lolla, Bertha Davis, Emily Travis, Ora D. Mahin, Ada Bastile, Bell Groves, Lizzie Anderson, Ewen Crawdus, Mary Burrus, Hester Neely, Sis Crawdus, Henry Whitesides, Cecil Bryant, Prince Martin, Eveline Martin, Felix Martin, Readie Wise, Wm. Bailey, Maggie Finn, Sallie Hayden, Mable Hayden, Jeff Robey, Alford Briggs, Alice Davis, Ann Burr, Ada Bogan, Alford Neely, Myrtle Tannenhill, John Bastile and Chas. Watts. AMERICAN BAPTIST, FRIDAY JULY 11 1903 Many of our members gave less than the above but I cannot give the names, also our friends helped nobly whose names I cannot give in this article but thanks to you for your assistance. We had a real spiritual feast just before the torch was set to the papers, and all went home rejoicing that God had spared and blessed them to see such a crowning event. We will next turn our attention to that grand body of workers, the Baptist Women's Educational Convention which will meet with us Oct. 1st, all we require is a notice that you are coming and we will do the rest, the fatlings are in the pen and the chickens in the grass, the cows in the pasture and the sheep under the sheds all say we are ready, The resolution on the part of the fathers to make this the most representative gathering of women cannot be side-talked at this late day. Now good-bye, I am one of your workers. 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. LOOK OUT WE ARE COMING WITH ALL THE NEWS OF THE COUNCIL NEXT WEEK. EMSIDELL | SCHRADER, STONE & COMPANY. Small Loans and Real Estate Solicitors. Watches, Jewelry and all kinds of Merchandise Bought and Sold. 539 W. Green St. Louisville, Ky. 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Sam- uel had been a most able just and successful leader, but Samuel was old and believed in old methods, They wished for something new They desired to be ‘like all the nations,” instead st being a p cul- iar people. Conformity to the world bas always been a b setting sin with Christians in ‘heir days of prosperity, This weakness makes a lversity uecessery tur the spiriuel good uf many of the elect, and as a wise father God chastises them, Their pretext was a plausible cre. Samuel's sons were not just judges like himself. But they could easily hav: dismissea trem and found just judges. >atan never fails to find a plausible excuse for a Christ ian who wishes to contorm to the world, God's words, ‘They have rejected me that I should not reign over them,” show that the com plait was a mere pretext, and they really wished to be rid of the law of God. ‘dud Samuel called the people to- gether unto the Lord to Mispeh.”— The hill not far from Ramah, Sam- uel's home, where he had gathered them before their memorable vic- tory over the Philistines. Samue, brings them a message {rom God briefly enumerating some of the great blessings they had received, “And you have this day rejected your God."- God had been their king, and had done for them more than the greatest human king could do. But God delivered them from their enemies when they ceased tence to him. They thought that a strong king would protect them from their enemies and let thm gc on sinnieg Now therefore present yourselves before the Lord by your tribes ana by your thousands.” —Samuel had shown them that the secret desire of ther hearts to get rid of God's yoke was known to the Lord. But God grants their request. Often times the answering our prayers as we wish them to be answered would be a chastisement. When the churches wish to conform to the world, the Lord allows them to dv so. but punishment is sure sn the loss of spirituality, They presented themselves that the king might be chosen by lot. “And when Samuel had caused aii the tribes of Israel to come near. the tribe of Benjamin was taken,” The smallest of the tribes which at one time had been reduced to 60: young ‘nen The tribes then came by fa‘nlies wn! thus Saul, the son of Kish was chosen, ‘And when they, yt him, he could not be fouyd."’—Sau! knew that he would be chosen , {or Samuel had already anointed him to be king. And In r be had shrunk away pee! hoped tiat the lot would fall only upon so ne one who .peesented himself, an-i that if he were not there one o his brothers would be taken. “Therdlore they engutred of the Lord further, if the man should yet come hither."—It) may be they en- quired through Samuel, but it is most probable through the high priest who was there with the Urim and Thummin § ‘‘Behold be hath hid bimself among the stuff,”—The baggage. Many of the njen had come from a distance. Sagl is not the one who has endeavored to hide himself from the position to which God bas appointed him Alas! how many hide themselves in their stuff when the kingdom of heaven for the mocesty which had caused him to hide. “He was higher than any of the people his shoulders and upward "—Which was quite 2 point in a leader in the days ct hand to hand conflicts. Sau! wa: an attractive man in those days. Samuel was much pleased with him. “See ye him whom the Lord hath chosen, that there is none like him ameugall the people.”"—In physical strength and beauty. But in a far higher sense there was none like the noble old judge who was now suspected by a young king, and whose thoughts were first for God and then tor the people, and who had no anger at their ingratitude to him. ‘And all the people shouted and said, God save the king. "— ‘Thus formall accepting the one wnom God had chos, “Then Samuel told the people the manner of tie kingdom "—The kings around were absolute mon wrens Kut Saul should have nc such kingdom; he must accept « limted power, with rights and Quties clearly defined, Samuel enun rated these on the first day when king and people were :tind- ag before bim aid both ¢ wd dnt ostand and accept the cone totis. Ant wrote it ina bowk and laid it up before the Lord.”—\w We tabernacle. He wr te the book after he had returned home that Saul and the people might not deny these regulations to which they had agreed, and that Tuture kings might know the limit of their power. After having mide known what may be calied the constitution of the king inn the old judge dismissed the people to their homes, “And Saul also went to Gibeah,’ —The present duty of the king, and about all he would have to do till Samuel's death was to lead the armies to war. He went back to his home which was only two miles from Romah where Samuel lived, “And there went with hima bana lof men whose hearts God had touch: ed.” —The good and wise who wish. ed to counsel with him as to what was best to do, and to sustain his ands, showing their loyalty. “Bu the children of Beliel despised him --Tnis young man of the smalles tribe who had never distinguishes himselfin battle. Allegiance wa: shown by giving presents to the kings. But the sons of Beliel, tha’ is, the worthless and vain, refusec him this tribute. “But he held his peace.”—Th Hebrew is, “was as though he wa deaf’—by anger he could easily have excited civil war. The earl; part of Saul’s reign shows him t¢ have been a young m:n ot courage modesty, abilityand wisdom. Bu he was one who could not bea: pros erity ;his character deterioatec and his sua went out in darkness. aty Ministers and Deacons Conferenee. | This body met Monday morning at Green St. Church. Members present; Revs. Gaddie, Perdue, Bates, E W. Reed Russel, Bowen. McClellan, Coleman, Wm. John. son, Wm. Reed, Lewis, Mitchem, Offut, Riley, Richardson, Jones, ‘Marrs, Jacobs, Watson, Kirkpat. rick, Sands, Craighead, A.G Hall, M. C° Caldwell, J Davis, Scott. Brethsen Weber, Genera’, Rid- dies, Floyd; Haley. Visitors; Rov. M. Toome ;. Bro, A. H. Weber presided and Bro. Hansberry cond: cted devo- tional exercises. REPORTS Green S. S. go. collection $3.86, pastor preached, two by baptism. collzction $26. oo. Zion-S. S. 60, collection $1 65, pastor and Rev. Floyd preached, one received by letter, collection $38.00. Calvary-S.S. 53, collection $2.93 Rev M. Toomey preached collec- tion $29.04. Portland-S 8. 79, collection $.75 pastor preached, collection $23.80. Beargrass-S,S. 25, collection$. 80 pastor preached, collection $5.00 AMERICAN BAPTIST, FRIDAY JULY 2 1903: Cable St.-S. S, 22, collection $19 pastor preached, collection $18 85. Little Flock-S S, 48, collection 63 cts., pastor preached,one restured and one for baptism, cullec tion $9. Emmanuel § S. 129, collection '$.2.39, pastor preached two restur- ed.and two upder watcl®care, col lection $63 56. Lampton St -S. S89, collection 301, pastor preached, collection $27.85. Mt. Olive—Pastor preached, co! lection $8 70. Good Shepard-S. S, 20, collection 13 cts., pastor preached, collection $1.60, Newburg-S. 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Half rates from all points July 15 and 16. Return limit Aug. 15, by deposit. Falls Cities Epworth League have arranged with 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 infor- mation. R.S. BROWN, D.P. A, B.& O.8-W, ~ Louisville, Ky Milton’s Cate. sis W. BROADWAY, LOUISVILLE, KY. Meals at all Hours. Best Service at the most Reason- able Rates, GIVE US A TRIAL, Needed in Every Home THE NEW rum) AND ENLARGED \enats/ EDITION OF Biography. Gesaraphy, Fiction: ete. New Plates Throughout 25,000 New Words Phrases and Definitions Prepared under the direct super- vision of W. T. HARRIS, Ph.D, LUD., United States parece of Edu- cation. assisted BF a large corps of comn- petent specialists and editors. 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Immediately on FeselDt o hod ek sarees re ‘ruse honeg’ eagle feectns tm alt parte cf the Word discoant $1.50 on Range. Freigh for feo ntalowne, st tata isthe grant est bargain ever offered. We zefer Gouthern Illinois Nationa) Bane * CEMSURY + WANYTSGTURING 60, vet. 806 Anat Rt. Louis, tod ttmall" Redinoe Slee ease ek {cheats lamp ors gue Davee? went Seheey eet ae eel Se ctberwine wetind and aces Biases trick the igure coe a, tert Sei nestles omer Eo oe Tester. “Gi acoes bane tne $epe more ben onesaar ns, ae Bouse hase Od See eee oer et ee EESr, tha rami Se Somrabie ionic Ae er ait Keaactieneydeicrgectate as stove The Radiator is wot canightly ‘casily adjusted ; emciedit and economical” Hla poster.’ Gacsseuiee sae Stenting. end tating does sot exceed In sections of eather eal eee fefundea if ct es represen see ‘st WOTaN RADIATOR CO. 1909 Son See ne SSS ES: ———eEeE——EE—— ee uit LOUISVILLE ‘FUNERAL DIRECTORS, PY First-Class q £ se and Po ite Attention call tS qy on the Louisville 5 a FuneralDirectors. Pee “7 1) * Serre eg) rie wy ber tire Funeral LM Ses aes Caskets and Fun- eral Supplies on hand. An Elegent White Hearse for use in Funerals of onr 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. 1th & Walnut Sts Phove 2000-0, WN, J. SILKMAN, Manager CASH a ig od PRICE | OR Yi 4 $332 | caries GREDIT. \\ FREE oh else os bSegise CMMI Site Se coeees CIID Nr aoa Oe ne DAN CLITA honest le located. DI ree me omcemn CENTURY MF'QCO. nr obs” East St. Loni, 2, A SHANSE IN A LIF: riMeE, OR respectable colored people to pracure homes on easy | f terms. P. H. M:Ooaild & Sons, Promoters at 327 Piftt Street, have op2a2! whit is ka>waas Lin: sla Court Sub- division on West Broad vay aad 35th Steet. A os.ange! ound Crataimiay 125 lors. This proparty Troats oa Browd- way 416 {t. and it runs north 1600 teet within 150 feet of Chest out Street his an avenue 89 feet wids ruraing to an alley. This suburb has all the advantages of city improvments; water, gas, electric ight and sewer conasctioas, Broilway will be ursboo Vescera 2ore unl stess: sacs willegn co it ews yaar. REMZMBER THERE ARE ONLY 126 LOTS in all ard several of them have been sold. If you wish to pur- chasea aome ina selact neighborhood waere oily ins: suis 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 S7. LOVISVALE, KY. pron: Memes TS eT Oe) OE SR ene ne re | \ rl ARE SHEEP s PRO } .._ PROFITABLE? \)) Eee aeeeen ess yi ete eed Benn (\ ool Markets and Sheep Ny y eon telentitss: ieee ae OSS aes Yl paca emcaraes wr SAak enieeTemean rete | qf P) sees ae aes rae eee () : PREET ceeeicton = oor EEmermaeae eee one iis Raw eee * ae AMEMIEAM BAPTIST, LOUISVILLE, KY, (WA et ie = aa — = us 3, aE x os v ‘a AGENTS WANTED = Sacue Agents easily make $5 to $10 Per Dav. ‘Will furnish samples at ro- dated prices to those desiring agency. Exclusive territory 2 given, Address, — NY sieatald Yonder tie te, > oS oe FEL, Pays for profes- sional ectores, board and room rent for one term. bea ee Tusitles for those who most retain teaching positions Tinoos and ye desire to study Medicine. STUDY MEDICINE AND PHARMACY AT THE FIFTEENTH YE&R. Recognised by all Staic Boards Ail buildings are the y off Sa an ha as, Satan area <i theme rye shoal of Mesiging, Posyacit de wettanch teen tyra See ee a ae pelea: Gun, Me Ieee, emote nt na BEE ah Poteet Yer fre rea ed Cte sees W. A. BURNEY, M. D., Dean, Louisville, Ky.