The American Baptist

AMERICAN BAPTIST. LIFE OF FAITH. THE OTHER SHORE THE OTHER SHORE. Some changes, there will surely be, with some that cross this silent sea The beggar, there, may have a home, The rich without a shelter roam. A monarch, there, may kinship crave, Amid the vassal and the slave, The cruel, there, will shelter seek: The proud change places with the meek The master, there, the slave may be, The slave without a chain go free, The foolish here, be there, the wise, The folly, there, the shrewd, surprise The poor have gather for the skies, The riches that the angels prize, The rich, eternal mansion sold, For dust of diamonds, and of gold The judge may be the culprit there, The culprit render judgment fair, The lowly ones be placed on high, The naughty ones unnoticed lie. The sired ones of ear that die Shall live, and rest, with God on high. Those changes, ay, and many more. Shall come upon the other shore. — Justus Butter FIRST DISTRICT ASSOCIATION. Great Session in Trenton, Ky. This body met with the Baptist church at Trenton, KJ July 30th '08. The M. & D. Union men on the 28th and was called to order by Rev B. J. Gaertt, the Mourner, at 9:30 a.m. Thirty minutes were given for示范训练 in which a great manifestation of the spirit was realized. Rev B. J. Garrott was re-elected moderator, Rev A. M. San duel secretary and Rev. John Moore treasurer. A good many topics were discussed with much profit. The Association was called to order on the 30th, at 9:30 a.m., by Moderator Dr. K. Wilmits. Rev. G. W. Darden lined, "Amazing grace howevee the sound." Rev. P. C. Carey read Pas. I and Rev. J. Moore led in prayer. An enjoyable devotion lasted 30 minutes. Rev. R. P. Wilmits presented the introductory sermon from Ex. 38:14, Subject, "God's present promise." It was a strong and enjoyable sermon. Rev. H. rand led in prayer. The Committees on Enrollment and Finance were appointed. Letters were read until noon. Benediction by Rev J. L. Altenswort. AFTERNOON SESSION. Assistant Moderator, Rev. J. J. M. Cutchen, presided, Revs. J. W. Waddell and C. W. Clark conducted devotional exercises. Reading letters resumed and continued until all present were read; under the suspension of the rule, the Providence and Murray church letters were read, received and the hand of fellowship extended. Committee's report on enrollment was approved. Rev. G. M. Moore, of Lexington, presided during the election of officers which resulted as follows: Moderator, Rev. E. Williams; First Assistant Moderator, Rev. R. P. Whiteside Second Assistant Moderator, Rev. L. C. Majors; Recording Secretary, Rev. Wm. H. Leavell; Corresponding Secretary, Rev. Wm. Foster; Treasurer, Rev. W. E. Glover. Dr. P. H. Kennedy and Prof. Wm. H. Steward presented the officers elect. Rev. A. B. Cabaniss addressed the Association which was much appreciated Dr. S. E. Smith delivered a very pleasing and enjoyable address. The usual committees were appointed. Adjourned with bendingction by Rev. L. Willis. EVENING SESSION. After devotional exercises Brother W. J. Dickerson of the white Baptist church delivered the welcome address which was much enjoyed by all and Rev. G. W. Darden responded with a fitting and an appreciative address. Bros. Milligan, Turner and Boon of the white Baptist church delivered short addresses to the Association. Dr. Wm. Foster preached the Educational sermon from Gen. 8:22. Subject "Man and his institutions." It was a most excellent sermon. Collection $4.55. Benediction by Dr. Wm. Foster. Moderator Williams presided and Revs W. R. Robinson and L. Willis conducted devotional services. The minutes of the previous day were read and approved. Rev. A. A. Wallace was appointed sergeant-at-arms. Moderator Williams delivered his annual address touching on the different phases of the work and a committee of nine was appointed to consider and report on the address. A collection of $9.07 was taken by Rev. L. Willis for the Murray church. Benediction by Rev. L. Lewis. AFTERNOON SESSION. Assist Moderator L. C. Majors presided and Revs. B. J. Garrott and A. J. Moors conducted devotional exercises. Minute of the previous day read and approved. Committee on Periodicals reported, and the report was discussed at length, and a committee of three, viz. Revs. G. M. Fisher, D. D., Wm. Foster, D. D. and A M. Samuels. Revs. L. C. Majors and Wm. L. Leavells were appointed to write the Association's disapproval of the errors published in the Quarterlies of the National Baptist Publishing Board, and the report was adopted. The Committee on Moleator's Address reported and the time of Meeting was changed back to former date, Thursday before the Fourth Sunday in September. Discussions was suspended and Prof. P. T. Frazer spoke of the great work of the Hopkinsville College and a collection of $21.00 was given him for the College. Discussion of the reprt was resumed and it was agreed that each church would have a quarterly rally for the college and send same to the Secretary. The time for election of officers was changed to Saturday afternoon. It was also agreed to have a Financial Agent at the rate of 25 per cent. of the net proceeds and that the form of church letters to the association contain blanks for Association expenses, Hopkinsville College and Mission. Providence, Ky. was chosen as the next place of meeting Benediction by Rev. J. M. Davie. EVENING SESSION After devotional exercises Rev J. M. Metcalf preached the Missionary Sermon text Acts 27:16, which was enjoyed by all. Committee on Resolutions submitted a partial report which was adopted Benediction by Rev. Medcalf. THIRD DAY—MORNING SESSION. Rev. J. Ewing called the Association to order and Dr. S. Jones led in prayer. Minutes were read and approved. Communications on Trustee Board, Correspondence, and Education reported and brief reports were adopted. Missionary Dr. G. M. Fisher reported 37, converts and $52 50 collected the report was approved. Rev. G. M. Moore spoke of the State University and a collection of $2.20 was given for same. Benediction by Rev. J. Dickerson. AFTERNOON SESSION. Assistant Moderator Majors presided: Rev. J. M. Sebree and Bro. A. J. Flack conducted devotional exercises; and the minutes were read and approved. Dr. P. H. Kennedy spoke of the Sate Mission work and received a collection of $5.52 for his work. Rev. A M Samuels offered the following resolution: “Resolved that Art. 3 Sec. 3 of the constitution be amended so as to read. —Each church is invited to three members brethren to represent her in this association.” The resolution was adopted. Sister M. H. Roach spoke for the Women's Educational Convention of the Little River and Cumberland Valley and a collection of $7.00 was given her for same. Other committees reported. Benediction by Dr. S. Jones. EVENING SESSION. Rev. A M. Samuels called the Association to order and Rev. J. W. Waddie led in prayer. Sister Arletta Vaughn spoke of the Women's Educational Convention of the First District and a collection of $8.32 was taken and given her for the same. Dr. Fisher spoke on the District Mission work and a collection of $5.20 was raised. Benediction by Dr. Fisher. SUNDAY SERVICES There were services held in the Baptist church and the C.M.E. church by the different preachers. Dr. P.H. Kennedy conducted the Sunday-school Preaching at the Baptist church—11 a.m. Revs. G.M. Moore and A.M. Samuel; 3 p.m. Dr. P.H. Kenndey; 7:30 p.m. Dr. G.M. Fisher. Preaching at C.M.E. church—11 a.m. Revs. N. T. Stoner and J. Kwing; 3 p.m. Rev. H. Amos; 7:30 p.m. Rev. N. T. Stoner. Committee on Finance reported money received from all sources $275.21. The Association adjourned to meet with the Providence church Thursday before the Fourth Sunday in September 1904. Rev. Majors led in the closing prayer. E. WILLIAMS. Moderator. FOR OVER SIXTY YEARS MRS. WINSLOW'S SOOTHING SYRUP has been used for over sixty years by millions of mothers for their children while testing with perfect success. It soothes the child, softens the game, allays all pain cures wind colic, and is the best remedy for Diarrhoea. It will relieve the poor little sufferer immediately. Sold by druggists in every part of the world twenty-five cents a bottle. Be sure and ask for Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup and take on them. NATIONAL NEGRO BUSINESS LEAGUE, NASHVILLE, TENN. The fourth annual meeting of the National Business League was held here during last week. Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, August 19, 20 aud21. The most representative gathering of Negroes ever assembled in this country has been the guests of the good people of this city. The delegates came with enthusiasm, and brought with them a hopefulness which has been communicated to all who have come in contact with them. The meeting was held in the Hall of the House of representatives, State Capitol Building, under circumstances of the most favorable and satisfactory character. The attendance was the largest in history of the League, and what is more important, the men who composed it and who have been here are of that strong sturdy character, to be found throughout the country interested in the effort to build up the Negro people. The addresses have been strong and practical ones, and have been both interesting and instructive. It is the general consensus of opinion that the League has more than vindicated the wisdom of its organization, and has proved itself worthy of the confidence and support of the substantial masses of the race. The initial session was made doubly suspicious, not only through the high character of those assembled, but as well as by the addresses of welcome delivered by the Mayor-elect of the city, the President of the Chamber of Commerce, and by the President of the Retail Merchants Association. Each of these gentlemen spoke in his official capacity, and in a vein not patronizing, but manly, courageous and helpful. There could be no doubt of the ringing note of sincerity in what they had to say. There welcome was no less neatly than that extended on behalf of the various Negro Organization of the city. Every session of the League was attended by great crowds of persons, white and black, who thronged not only the hall where the meetings were held but the lobby and corridors leading to the hall as well. Of especial interest was the disposition manifested by the Nashville newspapers to prove their concern in the meeting. It was a remarkable fact that the Nashville newspapers, the Nashville Banner, the Nashville American and the Nashville News, carried from six to eight columns of matter during each days session, and their reports were courteous respectful and enthusiastic. No such news service has ever been given any Negro gathering in the country. Easily, of course and to be expected Booker T. Washington, the President of the League, was the center of attraction. It has been worth much to note that the substantial elements of the race are so thoroughly in accord with this man. On the evening of the First session as a special mark of distinction Dr. E. C. Morris, President of the National Baptist Convention, the largest organization of Negroes in the country and himself a man of large business interests, offered a motion, suspending the rules of the League and re-electing Mr. Washington president for another year. The motion was warmly seconded by Hon. J. C. Napier, of Nashville, and Mr. S. Laing Williams, of Chicago. The motion was unanimously carried by a rising vote and with a whoop. As a further mark of their admiration for Mr. Washington, the rules were again suspended on the last day's session when life members were enrolling and Mr. Washington made a life member of the League without paying the fee of twenty-five dollars required of others. The Committee on Resolutions reported through T. Thomas Fortune, of New Jersey, for the committee, as strong a statement of the Negro's relation to business development and an appeal to further development along these lines as his ever been printed. The resolutions are too long to be printed here, but the following extract will give some indication of their strong forceful tenor:— "We feel that the objects of the League, as enunciated at the initial meeting at Boston four years ago, are being accomplished to the entire satisfaction of the founders of the organization, and the very general advantage of the Negro race everywhere in the possibilities for substantial progress of the people along lines of industry, commerce and thrift, which are so marked a feature of the citizenship of the republic, and have done so much for the general advancement and happiness of our people at home and to command the respect of the people of the world who are striving earnestly for greater abundance and comfort in their home living and to secure an out let in the markets of the world for their surplus production. "In this splendid rivalry, world-wide in its scope, the National Negro Business League feels that it is a factor for good, working in sympathetic and helpful harmony with the other great commercial agencies of the republic, in whose prosperity and glory all alike have patriotic pride. Many strong men have been in attendance upon this convention, and all have borne their part in the deliberations and in making the" League a strong force in helping the race. Among others may be mentioned the thirty strong men who appeared on the program and whose names and subjects have been printed in the various newspapers of the country. In addition the presence and counsel of J. E. Bush, of Arkansas, Dr. I. B. Scott, of New Orleans, Fred R. Moore, T. H. Gilbert and P. A. Payton, of New York, M. S. Alexander, the rich sugar planter of Louisiana, Eward Berry, of Athens, and Dr. R. H. Boyd S cretary and Manager of the National Baptist Publishing House did much to make the meeting a success. In fact, of the three hundred delegate in actual attendance each has been representative of an interest that contribute share toward the uplifting of the Negro people. The following Life members were enrolled, tending to put the league on a more substantial foundation; James T. Peterson, Mobile, Ala: J. R. Ham, Boston, Mass; M. A. Alexander, Baldwin, La; J. C. Napier, Nashville, Tenn; W. H. Johnson, Baynesville, Va; Ed. Berry, Athens, Ga.; Dr. M. G. Mason, Birmingham, Ala; R. F. Boyd, Nashville, Tenn.; Warren Logan Tuskerge, Ala; J. E. Meadows, Keystone W. Va.; J. C. Jackson, Lexington, Ky; S. E. Keatts, Little Rock, Ark; Fred K. Moore, Brooklyn, N. Y.; Gilbert, C. Harris, Boston, Mass; Dr. W. H. Ballard, Lexington, Ky., F. H. Gilbert, New York City; George W. Franklin, Chattanooga, Georgia; L. Winter, C. F. Johnson, and R. H. Boyd, D. D. Nashville, Tenn; C. F. Johnson, and C. F. Johnson, Mobile, Ala; Wilford H. Smith, New York City; Booker T. Washington The League came to Nashville after four years with five life members, and went away with twenty-six (26) additional ones, a total of thirty-one. The Nominating Committee through Dr. I. B. Scott, its chairman, reported the following as the officers and members of the Executive Committee for the next year:— Booker T. Washington, Tuskegee, Ala., President; G. L. Knox, Indianapolis, Ind.; First Vice President; J. E. Bush. Second Vice-President, Little Rock, Ark.; Chas. Banks, Third, Vce-President, Clarksdale, Miss.; Emmitt J. Scott, Corresponding Secre'ary, Tuskegee, Ala.; Fred R. Moore, Recording Sec'ly and Organizer, New York City; G. C. Harris, Treasurer, Boston, Mass.; S. L. Williams, Compilor, Chicago, Ill.; P. J. Smith, Registrar, Boston, Mass.; C. F. Adams, Transportation Agent, Washington, D. C. The following Executive Committee was reported: T. Thomas Fortune, Chairman, Red Banke, N. J.; S. E. Courtney, Boston, Mass.; T. W. Jones, Chicago, Jl.; W. S. Bensley, Macon, G. A. S. Farniss Indianapolis, Ind.; J. C. Napier, Nashville, Tenn.; W. L. Taylor, Richmond, Va.; M. M. Lewey, Pensacola, Fla.; J. C. Jackson, Lexington, Ky. The report was unanimously adopted. The delegates suffered from no lack of courteous attention. Under the general direction of Hon. J. C. Napier a member of the National Executive Committee and Curriman of the Local Executive Committee, everything possible was done for the comfort of the more than three hundred delegates in attendance. A delightful series of entertainments had beed arranged and were thoroughly enjoyed by all. Clifest among these was that offered by Dr. and Mrs. Preston Taylor. Immediately after the adjournment Thursday, carriages and wagons were in waiting on Cedar Street in front of the Capitol to Greenwood Cemetery and park, of which he is the proprietor. The guests were escorted to Mr and Mrs J. C. Napier. The buildings, vanits and grounds were inspected by the visitors and all took a drink from the spring, and then went to the beautiful lawn which surrounded Mr. Taylor's private home, finding there tables spread so three hundred. "I am glad that you are here, ladies and gentlemen," said Dr. Taylor, "and we want you, to enjoy yourself while here. We have provided plenty for you all, and nothing gives me more pleasure than to entertain the man and women of my race who are doing something tangible. In this humble way I want to show my appreciation." Emmitt J. Scott, the Corresponding Secretary of the League and private secretary to Booker T. Washinton, accepted the cordial welcome for the vi i ors and members of the League and further manifestations of the acceptance were shown at the table by each individual. That the meeting was an inspiration and a great success has been said. It surpassed every expectation, and the League adjourned with grateful thanks for the opportunity for conference, for the courtesies received on every hand and to Hoa J. C. Napier for his untiring efforts in behalf of the League. It was a great meeting; it was a successful one it was all present, and its influence will be felt in Nashville and throughout the country. A banquet in Juniell Hall, Flak University, was the concluding texture of the meeting. The room was beautifully decorated and six hundred persons sat down to the spread. Toasts were responded to by T. Thomas, Fortune Dr. Stewart, Dr. H. T. Noel, Mrs. Fannie Barrier Williams and Dr. Sooker T. Washington. Hon. J. C. Napier presided as tastmaster. UNIVERSITY NOTES. School will open Tuesday, September the First Let every pupil be present the first day. There will be several new teachers. The Faculty is a strong one. We will have a good school at the beginning. The yards and buildings are being put in order for the opening. All friends are invited to be present at the opening. Prof. Salisbury has returned from Chicago University where he took a Post graduate course. Prof Brown did likewise, but he will not return to the city until next week. Dr. Purce, Prof. Brye, Prof. Payne and Mrs. Steward attended the Association in Danville where they had a grand time. Several new students have already entered. Indications point to a grand school this year. Mrs. Purce and he children attended the Fifth St. Picnic last week. WOMEN'S WORK. lowing appointments in the interest of the Baptist Women's Educational Con- vention: Emineuce August 1-2 Pleasureridge " 3 Christiansburg " 4 Bag Dad " 5 Frankfort " 67 Midway " 8-9 Zion Hill " 10 Georgetown " 11 Danville " 12 16 Atoka " 17 Harrodburg " 18 Perryville " 19 Lebanon " 20 Greenburg " 21 Campbellville " 22 Junction City " 24 Somerset " 25 Stanford " 26 Lancaster " 27 Paint Lick " 28 Kirksville " 29 30 Paytontown Sept. 1 Richmond " 2 Berea " 3 New Liberty " 4 Goodloe " 5 Otter Creek " 6 Winchester " 7-9 Lexington " 10-12 Versailles " 13 Keene " 14 Nicholasville " 15 London " 16 Altamount " 17-18 Paris " 20 Cynthiana " 21 Falmouth " 22 Covington " 23-24 Newport " 25 Park Ridge " 26 Owensboro " 27 New Leberty " 28 Pastors and Presidents of University Societies are requested to make suitable announcements of these appointments and meet our representative on her arrival and make provision for her entertainment. By order of the Board of Managers; LIKIRI C. CHRISTENOS, Chairman. LIUY FLANE, Sec'y. CONVENTION Heüdquarters 1842 Lombard St., Philadelphia. To the messengers and representatives of the National Baptist Convention of the United States of America. Greeting:— a vote of the National Baptist Convention held at Birmingham, Ala., last Sep ember, the Convention will hold its 23rd annual session in the city of Philadelphia, at the Holy Trinity Baptist church, September 16 21 inclusive. The Entertainment Committee is now engaged in making ample arrangements for the entailment of all messengers and visitors who will be in attendance at this great Convention. Everything necessary for the comfort and happiness of the messengers and visitors while in the city, is being carefully looked after. ENTERTAINMENT OF MESSENGERS. The committee will entertain all the duly accredited messengers of the National Baptist Convention who come with proper credentials from their churches or some regular Baptist organization, bringing money for any of the objects of the work of the National Baptist convention. Please see to it that the church or organization from which you come, will give you credentials certifying that you are the reguled-elected messenger to the National Baptist convention, which will be accepted by the committee as evidence of the fact that you are entitled to free entertainment while in attendance upon the Convention. Do not fail to bring some money for some of the objects of the Convention; a failure to do so will deprive the messenger of free entertainment. All the messengers will please send their names at once to the Committee on Entertainment at their headquarters, 1848 Lombard St., Philadelphia, Pa. ENTERTAINMENT OF VISITORS. The Committee will also look out for homes for the friends and visitors of the Convention at a small cost to them so that there need be no fear about having a place to stop and proper entertainment. All who expect to attend the Convention will kindly send their names to the Committee on Entertainment and they will be assigned to comfortable places to stop before arriving in the city; so that the inconvenience that visitors generally have to contend with, will be removed. Board and lodging at first class private homes and hotels can be secured for from 75 cents to $1.00 per day. There are in the city of Philadelphia 60,000 colored people who are generous and hospitable at the homes of the members of the Baptist churches, of other denomination and the citizens in general, will be open for both messengers and visitors to the National Baptist Conventi on throughout the length and breadth of this city. REV. G. L. P. TALIJAPERO, Chairman. Rsv. E: W. Moore, EDUCATIONAL EXHIBIT AT THE 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: ONE COPY FREE. One year to any one who will send us five names and $45. The date on the label of your paper shows to what time you have paid. It serves both as a receipt and a request for payment. If proper credit has not been given within two or three weeks from time of payment, notify us. Also notify us promptly of any change in Post Off or address so that there may be no error or delay in delivery of paper. FRIDAY, AUGUST 28, 1903. This paper is regularly mailed to its subscribers until a definite order to discontinue is received and the subscription paid in full to the time the order is given. SPEEDY trials and prompt punishment, as has been suggested, might lessen the number of lynchings and might lessen the nameless crimes usually advanced as the reason for mob violence but it would hardly reach that end. A recent speedy trial in 'Alabama resulted in the conviction of the wrong man and he would have been legally hung had not a friend in another state come to his rescue and proved an alibi, and convinced the Governor of his innocence. Color prejudice had much to do with this conviction, and would have much to do with many other convictions under exactly the same circumstances and conditions. What is most needed is the removal of the sentiment which has approved and sanctioned mob violence and the cultivation of a sentiment in favor of law and order. When this is done there will be prompt trials and just punishment for all offences com- mitted against society. That man who violates the chastity of a woman is a brute without regard to the color of the victim or the color of the transgressor, and should receive the severest penalty of the law, but that punishment should be administered under the forms of the law and not by infuriated mobs This paper has given the weight of its influence and example for twenty-five years to suppressing crime and elevating the people to higher standards of life and condemns wrongdoing among the people, but despite this the laxity of the law, the license to do wrong and a wide open city has done more to debauch and degrade our people than anything else. The teaching and noble example of the good people is neutralized and destroyed by these dens of wickedness and vice which are encouraged or winked at by the officers of the law who are paid to suppress and remove them. Help us to save the children by removing these temptations to the young and half of the criminal class will be removed at one stroke. THERE is no man in public life, either political, denominational or fraternal, who has ever been able to command the support or cooperation of every other man associated with him or who labors in the same cause, and it is no reflection either upon his ability or his judgment when another Daniel comes to judgment and assails his position or challenges his leadership. Indeed this is one of the best evidences that he has influence and every time he is able to overcome these objections and carry his plans to success he but adds new laurels to his achievements. Then, too, there is too much jealousy among our people, for few of them are ever willing to accord to the other what is deserving in sincerity of purpose or extent of accomplishment. Under these conditions it is not surprising that those who attempt to lead, either as the result of choice or appointment, should find others arrayed against them and planning for their overthrow and destruction. It has always AMERICAN·BAPTIST, FRIDAY AUGUST 28 1903 been thus and perhaps will always be so to some extent, but it would be better if such conduct was discouraged and merit and worth be made the standard for preferment and recognition. AN interesting discussion is being conducted by some Southern papers about Negro emigration, with about the usual results. The Charleston News and Courier favors the measure as a means of solving the race question and thinks it is feasible, while The Memphis Scimitar holds exactly the opposite opinion and claims to represent Southern sentiment on that subject. The Scimitar, in our judgment, has not only the best of the argument but more clearly represents current opinion on the subject. The plan of emigration is entirely impracticable, because it would be a physical impossibility to ever transport the millions of Negroes in this country and their descendants as they would be born as the movement is in progress even if the Negroes themselves thought it advisable and the money for the purpose was provided. Better hunt up some better method than this or let the matter alone. Now that the General Association has met and completed its labors Kentucky Baptists are looking toward Philadelphia and the National Baptist Convention which will meet in that city September 16th. The outlook for a good attendance is encouraging and we should be delighted to see our State well represented The Kentucky delegation will leave this city in a special car over the C. & O. Rv. Monday evening, Sept. 14th at 6 o'clock, and would be glad to have other friends join the party. Persons who desire to avail themselves of this privilege may address either Rev. C. H. Parrish, D. D., or Wm H Steward, Louisville, Ky., for further information and full par- It is well enough to have large representation in our associational meetings, but letters are supposed to be read to and be approved by the churches before they are sent to the association, and when this is done that should end the matter. This thing of changing letters after they have been approved by the churches and placing the names of persons on them whom the church did not select and frequently do not know should not be encouraged. It matters not what the reason may be, it is wrong to certify over the signature of the moderator and clerk that certain persons were sent as messengers when it is known that he statement is untrue. 'IMPORTANT NOTICE. Railroad rates for all persons attending the session of the National Baptist Convention at Philadelphia Pa. September 16-21, 1903, have been arranged with all the passenger Association in the United States. The best rate that can be obtained this year is a fare and one third on certificate plan. All persons must secure certificate at place where they purchase their tickets. The same is to be presented to secretary of the National Baptist Convention so be signed by a special agent of the railroads. The agent is to receive 25 cents for each certificate signed by him. The agent will be at the convention September 16-19. Be sure to get a certificate or you will have to pay full fare both ways. E. C. Morris, Pres. W. L. Cansler, Sec. Judge Rogers of the U. S. Court in St. Louis has handed down an opinion sustaining the contention of the Western Union Telegraph Company of its right to dismiss employees because they belong to unions and to keep a black list of men dismissed for their own use or given out for the use of others. The militia at Jackson, Ky., has been reduced to sixty-five men. It is thought that the conditions have so improved in Breathitt county as to make a large force unnecessary. Rev. J. W. Carr, of Savannah, Ga., has been unanimously called to the pastorate of the Memorial Baptist Church of Homestead, Pa. He has the matter under advisement. Rev. H. Nutter, pastor of Zion Baptist Church, Paris, Ky., has been called to the pastorate of the First Baptist Church, Newport, Ky., but has not accepted as yet, and will give the call a prayerful consideration. The Republican Convention to nominate a railroad commissioner for the second railroad district has been called to meet in this city September 16th. County Conventions to select delegates will be held September 12th. Lord Salisbury, former Prime Minister of England, died in London last Saturday evening. He was the last of the great English statesmen of the Victorian era, and he was one of the leading men of his age. Under the new law in West Virginia, Crockett Garner, a colored prisoner is to be the first one paroled from the penitentiary in that State. The penitentiary board recommends and the governor approves, besides a bond is required and monthly reports must be made. Jefferson Sanders, the colored man who caused the race riot in New York City early in May, who was terribly beaten after killing two policemen and wounding another in self defense, has been released from custody, the Grand Jury having tailed to find an indictment against him. The Grand Chapter of R. A. M. and the Grand Commandery of K. T. of Indiana was constituted at Wabash, Ind., last Monday evening by R. M. Murray and A. J. Lee representing the Grand Chapter and Grand Commandery of Kentucky under whose jurisdiction Indiana has been working. There are four Chapters and five Commanderies in the new organizations. The call for educated Negro men who have made a special study of theoretical and practical Agriculture is more pressing than the supply. The demand for such men comes from all parts of the United States and from several foreign countries, The Agricultural Department of the Tuskegee Institute is now prepared to give instruction of a high grade to persons who have finished either common school or college courses. We hope that a large number of such persons will enter this department at Tuskegee this fall. Forin formation as to expenses, etc., apply to President Booker T. Washington, Tuskegee, Alabama. TF The Negro has one fatal disease. he is great at kicking down what someone else is trying to raise: he is a past master at fault finding, but is an entered apprentice at upbuilding. If all the people who are throwing rocks at the Council had been in Louisville, as we were, and using their splendid intellect at short range, the Council would have been made all that they claim it should be; break up the Council, and then what? Nothing except the curses of the growlers for having done so. For our part we shall follow the Council till learned objectors produce something better.—The Advocate. The crime of lynching, for lynching—for lynching is a crime, be it remembered—has nowhere been set forth in a more concise and forcible manner than by Mr. Justice Brewer, of the United States Supreme Court, who recently said: "Every man who participates in the lynching of a negro is a murderer, pure and simple. Of course, there may be extenuation which might vary the degree of the crime, but the principal participants in the crime can be held by any court in the land for murder in the same degree as if the crime were committed by an individual. There is going to be a reaction against the atrocious crimes with which the papers have been filled."—Standard, Chicago. A Word From Western Kentucky. We are still alive and are battling for the cause of the Master. We regretted very much our inability to attend the session of the General Association at Danville this year, but was pleased to know that the meeting was a success, principals should always be first and individuals considered afterwards. Principals triumphed at the Danville meeting for which the denomination has reasons to "Praise God from whom all blessings flow" I believe that God has raised up John H. Frank to lead the great Host of Kentucky Baptists, and I further believe that the wisdom of the great Baptis army was shown in his fourth election as Moderator. The Pleasant Hill Baptist Church made her quarterly report Sunday, receipts from all sources for the quarter was $317.65, all indebtedness of the church paid up to date, with $239.00 in the bank as building fund as we are preparing to e.ect us a new brick church building. Our people are financially and spiritually alive, we have some of as good a people as ever wore the name of Baptists. The Superintendent of our Sunday School Prof. C.P. Northcross one of our city teachers is a promising young man and a great Baptist, he is one of a few educators who attend every service of the church, taking an interest in the same. West Kentucky Green River Valley District Association will convone at Woodville McCracken County ortucky. Thursday after theFirst Sunday in October, with a Oak Grove Baptist Church, Rev. R. Gregory pastor, we desire to make this a great session. Respectfully Yours, CITY ITEMS STATE UNIVERSITY STATE UNIVERSITY Established by the General Association Colored Baptists of Kentucky 1879 and conducted for the religious, intellectual and industrial training of young people. Offers instruction in Ministerial, Medical, Law, College, Normal. Preparatory, Business, and Musical departments under experienced and competent instructors. Ample accommodations in the Boarding Department for both sexes under wholesome and elevating influences. Terms reasonable -Instruction thorough. Session opens Tuesday Sept. 1. 1003 For Particulars Address REV. C. L. PURCE. D. D., President. Louisville. Kv. Kentucky N. & I. Institute Proposes An Education of the Head, Hand and Heart. Expenses: Annual Library Fee $1.00 Board including tableware. Furnished Rooms—with exception of pillows and bed covering—per month $7.50. EIGHT INOUSTRIES offered students who attend this School. Two Dormitories—one for girls and one for boys— on Schoo Campus. 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Now the Great General Associa tien is over for the year, next comes the Baptist Women's Educational Convention at Franklin Ky, Oct. 1, 1903, °° Dear Sisters of Kentucky and most nonored Brethren we wish to give notice of our next Annual Ses sion at Franklin. and I the humble editor of this Convention take the liberty of asking that we have a large delegation this vear because of important business that will come before us. We want more of our large churches represented in this convention, we want more of our small churches in this convention, then too we think more of our leading preachers might attend our Convention than they do. Dr. Al- len said his church was ready to in- ertain the Convention when he was in Danville attending the Asso- ciation so you know they are Icok- ing for you, now it is left to the Baptist women and men of Ken. tucky as to whether they will make the meeting this year a success ot a failure, and we think any amount less than $1,000 would be a com- plete failure so let us all work fot the $1,000 mark. Tam yours tor the Baptist cause. Mrs. Marie Shields, Editor Danville Ky. CITY MINISTERS AND ~ DEACONS CONFERENCE. ‘This body met by special invita- tion with the Virginia Avenue Ban- tist Church, Parkland, last Monday morning. Rev. L, H. Coleman, presided and Rev. W. A. Jones of fered priyer. Members present: Revs. Coleman, Jones. Craighead, Richardson, Rhodes, Breckinridge, Gaddie, Jacobs, Johnson, Hill, Offutt, Wm. Reed, E. W. Reed, Milton, Hammonds, Perdue, Mitch- ell, Watson, Mack, Bowen, Me- Clellan, Kirkpatrick, Smiley, Par- rish, Lewis, Purce. Visitor : Rev, S. R. Conley. Brethren Floyd, Woods, Wright. Robinson, Weber, Generals, G. [T. Britt. REPORTS. Green St.—S. S,, 100, collection $2.18. Pastor preached, one re- ‘stored, collection $26 05. Virginia Ave,—S. S. 45; collec- tion 64 cts. Pastor preached, col- lection $4 30. Rose Hill—Pastor preached.; Pas- tor and Rev, Geo Redd preached, collection $1 55. | Harrods Creek—S. $ 20, collec- tion 66 cts. Pastor preached, \col- lection $10 40. : Zion. 8. 128, collection $2 58. Pastor and Rev. W. H. Kirkpatriok preached, collection $38 00.. Green Castle—S. S. 30, collec- tion 51 cts, Pastor preached, one by baptism, collection $3 75. _ Emmanuel—S. S! 115, collection $1 36. Pastor preached; one under watchcare; collection $14 44. Forest—S. S. 25, collection 30 cts. Pastor and Rev. J, Hicks preached, collection $10.06, + Biand St. -S. S. 24, collection 40 cts. Pastor preached, collection $11 70. ~ Little Flock--S. S. 35, collec- tion 67 cts. Pastor and Bro. Gray- son preached, Collection $5 00, Antioch--S. S, 40, collection 53 cts. Pastor preached, three re- stored, collection $15 40, Mt. Olive—S. S. 37, collection $3 63. Pastor preached, collection $15 95. Rev. D. A. Gaddie read an able paper on ‘‘When and Where was the Baptist Church Organized”. which formed the basis of an inte- testing discussion in which most of the ¢ Rev. J. H.. Ml read « Gne'pe- per. on “Is. it to Exclude Members from’ 2 This papet was discussed until the hour tor adjournment wheh tne benedic- i was pronounced by Rev. E, 'W. Soret cee a PSS, FGD a enjoyed,’ '~ The Conference reassembled at 2:30 o'clock : Revs I. H, Rhodes and A. H. Weber conducted deveg tional services. Discussion was re sumed on the paper read by Dr, Frank which was finally passed as the sense ‘of the meeting. Rev. G. F. Watson then read a paper on “Why We Do Not Baptize In- fants”, which strongly emphasized the Baptist position on that ques- tion. Thesame was approved as the sense of the meeting and order- ed printed. Rev &. W. Reed then addressed the congregation on the subject, “Are Baptists Close Communion- ists?’ This subject like the oth- exs, was warmly discussed, ‘but most of the speakers took issue with the thoughts advanced by the leader. This closed the discession and atter, the collection the Con- ference adjourned to meet at Green St. Church next Monday morning IN MEMORIAM. ‘Tribyte on the death of Mr. W. H. Coleman, who departed this life August 224, 1908. Whereas, It has pleased our heayenly Father, in his divine wisdom, to remove from us so sud- denly my honored and beloved husband, William H. Coleman ; and Whereas, It has pleased our heavenly Father to take from our home here to join kindred and friends on the other shore, William H.-Coleman, beloved son of Louise Coleman : Whereas, It has pleased the will of our great Creatoryfo remove from our midst our worthy and esteemed husband, whereas, he was much beloved by us all and respected as a pious and upright gentleman, worthy of respect and sociability, we bow in humble sub- mission to the will and decree of Him who doeth all things for the best, and console ourselves with the words of the servant Job : “The Lord gave and the Lord has taken ;-blessed be the name of the Lord.” : Hour by hour we saw you fade and slowly sink away, 4 ‘Yet in our hearts we often prayed that you might longer stay. Dear William, bow can we give you up, you whom We loved so well. ? How can we drink the bitter cup, and ay the word farewell ? God loved thee, too, and He thought it best To take my dear husband bome to rest. —From Wire AND MoTHER, Louisville, Ky. NOTICE — ‘To whom it may concern this is to certify that Rev. F. L. Hamil- ton has been excluded from the First Baptist church of Altamount Ky. Done by order of the church this 8th day of Aug. 1003 * Rev. T. R. Reed, Mod, Jas. Blakley, Clerk HALF RATES Ba timor_, Mb. B.&0S.W. ee SOVEREIGN GRAND LODGE 7.0. 0. F. ‘Tickets will be sold for all Trains September 18th, 19th and 20th, Good Returning to’ September 28th, with PRIVILEGE OF EXTENSION, ‘To October 3rd, 1903 | a SOLID VESTIBULED is 2 Peete 3 DRAWING-ROOM S! RSand OBSERVATION CARS. = Stop-Overs At Washington, D. ¢ Deer Park, Mt Lake Park ank Oakland, Ma. ‘Por Rates, Time of Trains, Sleeping Car Reserve Mai oel saaviorseea taper “Agent or address, ©.P. MCCARTY, —’ | song, oan ee, ag Re . ot i we ae co ae S. 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Saul’ repent: ing lasted but a short time. and he was again pursuing David. And David's faith in God's sovereignty failed, and with it, of course, his courage, his honor and his love for God's people. He joined bumsel! and his six hundred warriors to the worst enemis of Israel, doing thus on alarge scale what Benedict Ar- nold afterwards did. He marched with his men in the army of the Philistines, and had it not been for the cohtempt of their lords for such a renegade and their refusal to be- lieve that a man who was willing to fight his own people could be true to any one David would have been compelled either to fight a- gainst Israel, or to have been gui'ty of treachery against Achish on thr field of battle. His whole course: n this thing was base and coward - ly, and the Bible does not excuse nor justify nor palliate it. God in his mercy saved David from the crowning act of infamy by sending him away from the battlefield. “Now the Philistines fought a- gainst Isracl’’—They had oome further north than usual to the great plain of Esdraelon, where it is thought they hoped to get con- trol of the route of the caravans to Egypt, They were camped at Shu- nem, the very spot where Gideon and his, pugee juyndred. men _won their great victory. Saul’s army was southeast of them on the slopes of Mt. Gilboa. This plain was also the scene of Barak's great victory. Twice under their judges Israeland ‘won great battle against tremen-, dous odds on this very spot. Now, they come again to fight here with the king whom they had chosen for the express reason that he should lead th2ir armies to victory. : “And the men of Israel fled be- Sore the Philistines, and fell down slain in Mt, Gilboa,”—The -army of Israel to have been very badly placed from 2 military poit of view. Their line of retreat led over Gilboa. ‘The Israelites seem to have fled ina panic, those who still maintained order rallying a round Saul and his sons. They re- treated fighting as they went Jon- athan and Abinadal and el hua were killed; one young son was Bot inthe battle. The death of Jonathan is worthy more than a passing notice. He was so brave, 80 true, 8o kindly and loving, wise in the most difficult positions, so altogether noble. From what| we are told of bitn, he was very far superior to Davis in moral charac- ter and in unswerving trust in God. His faith never faitered—he never fied to Achish and offerd his servi- cesto the Philistines to fight a- gaiost Israel. There is no stain. on the purity of his young manhood. Ane yet he died fighting to save his father and bis country on the mountain of Gilboa, and David lived to long years of glory and power. That Saal richly deserved defeat and death, we all feel—but the noble Jonathan! We can only sav, es hesurely would have said, “Tt is the Lord, let him do as seemeth him good.” “He doeth his will among the armies of he:av. en and the inhabitants of earth, and none can stdy his hand and oxy wate him... what oa thow?” the thing formed say. mato ‘bien that formed’ it, why hast show 7 ek aa fas ick BJ Siesta Wikis conned oie a eee ace ten ee RR eI eee ear Ag _oo AMBRIOAN BABIN ET, FHIDAY ATGTEH 28 608, ‘He died fighting’ bravely tor his country, left behind him an unstain ed name, and took with him to glo- ry a noble and unfaltering faith in God. David lived to power and glory and grea’ wealth, but to fall into terrible sin which has given the enemies of the Lord in all ages great occasion to blaspheme; to die at last old, feeble, and suffering af- {ter years of awful punishment for his great sin—punishment which broug't death an infamy among his children and the keenish an- Ruished to his great loving heart. Who would not have preferred to die with Jonathan than to have lived to weep tears of blood over the bier of Absalom? “The battle went sore against Paut”—against him person lly. The chiel attach of theenemy was upon him and his sons, and they bad already fallen. Though wound- ed. he maintained the fight for some time longer, hc ping no joubt, to be killed by the enemy. But at last the archers were pressing so closely upon him, the saw he was in danger of being captured and therefore said to his armor-bearer, “Draw thy sword and thrust me through.” —The nations tn those days were given to torturing pris- oners, and it is evibent this is what Saul dreaded. For'the manner in which he was killed would make no difference in their getting pres sion of his dead bedy. * But his armour-bearer would not. for he was afroid.”—It was his duty to protect the kiag.s lifc, and no puu- ishment would be considered ty» severe for him had he taken it. In lact after Saul had commited sui- cide by fixing the hilt of his sword in the ground and falling upon it, he was afraid to live and killed him-| self also. “So Saul died” —the fiist suicide of whcm we read in Scipture, as‘ Judas was the last. A noble couple r uly, whose exampfe so many fools in this day are found to imatate, “All his men"—means all his personal attendants, no doubt, who uke round their master to the lat. Whe the people in the adja- cent countey saw the thoroughness of the defeat, they left their cities and fled in a panic. And well they might—-for capture meant either death or being carried off into slav- ory, as well as the destruction of their property, This verse is a par- enthesis telling the after results of the battle. The narrative then goes back to the scene of Saul's Jeath. “And it came to pass on the mov- row.’ ~-Their putting off stipping the slain until the next day shows that Saul and those with him’ had maintained the fight until late in evening. “And fie cut off his head” —a» proof of their victory and his death. After it was sent a- round the cities it was fastened in the temple of Dagon at Ashdod, Ashtaroth was their goddess. It was the custom to hang the spoils of their enemies in the temples of their gods as acknowledging them to be the authors of their victory. “And they fastened his bady to the wall of Beth-shan.” Beth-shan was a city which the Canaanites | til’ inhabited, near the battlefield. ‘he bodies of his sons hurg there also, ‘They were hung on the will that all passers-by might join in exulting over the defeat and dis- grace of Israel. Beth-shan is now’ pallec Bessan. é ‘Vsa1, 12 and 13.—Forty years before Saul had saved Jabesh-Gi- lead when beseiged by Nahash. The people had never forgotten the instead of takitg the bones and uring the flesh, they would have buried both undeg the tree. How noble Saul appeared wher first we met him, in what terrible gloom his life went out. Such is the fate of all human goodness tried by the great dangers of prosperity and power, when unsustamed by the regenerating power of the Hol} Spirit. Asssciations! Meetings in Gen- tucky fer 1903. First District 8. 8. sonvention, Pembroke, May 21. ‘South District Association, Lancaster, June 17. Green River Vatley 8. 3. Conveution, Central City, June 18 Consolidated 8. 8. Convention, i Lexington, June 2. Union Distriet 8. 8. Conventi »n, Bewling Greou tune 25, ¥. M. 8.5.8. Convention, Sturgis, June 25, Central Diatrict S. S. Convention, : Carrolton, June 25. Central District Association, Bardstown, July 9. % R. & ©. V. 8. S. Convention, G.tiewy July 1 London District =, S. Convention, Consolidated Association, Cynthians July 15 W. Ky. G. V. 8.8. convention Be: hei Schoo hou ¢, Hardwood Jul 16. Furt District Asociation, i Trenton July 28 Gren River 8. +. Convention, Western Green Valley 8.5. Convention, Howard Creek As-eclation, Satie vill Juy 22 south Distriet £. 3. Convention, Davistown July 23 Young Men's State Axa ciation, New’ bitwrty &. 5. Convention, | Paytontown duty at (ies eral Association, Danville Angust 12 Liberty Ansocintion, Greev River Va:ley Assoviation, M\. Pleasant District Axsceintion, Ricbinems Supt. 8 Mt Culvary Distriet Association, Invippter Sep 8 Aid Di-triot Arsociation Louleville, &: pi. 8, Little R. &C. V. Association, Mt. Zhou Callaway co. Sept. 8. Zion. Axsoelation, ——- Union District Association, South Union Sept. 10 Liberty 8. S. Convention, London Distriet Axscciation, Altamount Sept 17 Hov ards Creek 8. 3. Convention, Stamping Ground Sept, 24 Baptist Women’s Educational Conv’n Franklin, Oct. 1 B. W. &. C. of L. R. & C. V. Association Dawson Oct. 15 BAPTIST WOMEN'S EDU- CATIONAL CONVEN- TION, Dear Sisters: q We are preparing tc entertain you the rst of Oct, and hope to have a large representative delegation of the Baptist women of Kentucky. Bring your religior along and let us see that you come up tothe full status‘of your name. Kindly notify us of your coming in order to save confusion in assigning homes. Yoursin the work, ° W. C. Allen, Pastor Alpha Baptist Church, Franklin Ky. | NOTICE. By the resignation of our beloved pastor the Rev. C, G. Fishback, A.M, B D. July rst. 1903 our pul- pit is uow vacant. ‘The undersigned ‘were appointed as a commitee to correspond with various ministers and invite such to appear before the church as they think would meet the approval o! the church. We will be responsible only to ‘such as we inyite to visit us. Jno. Loving, 'W. C. Jackson, Sods Sen, Iw. oe 4 anes coe hog mr % Pal pat 9 A i i" y BEs Ps va: Ave You Sore? 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WHY PAY RENT when you can buy one of Spore without interest = gis a te ee ee : Be Be Se \ picetisea dite ae dike he ete i a FIFTEENTH YEAR, aepeintygon e RE es om, sonar the SRY, joe Graduates te various parts of the country, every ome ef! biel of Medicine, Bows yen of sn moathacach ¥ Se GE a dttes! SR inh 2 ickis, Parmaeee] sees SERED aS EO area ee ete MR On For further informatiou and Catalogue address. { W. A. BURNEY, M. D., Dean, Levisviile, By. | Pp IOOFSSAYS | ‘ eae| BY 100 NEGROES. : i A NEW BOOK! %° psnrias Lust oF Be «jue sene = — a. pig ie igvtrrt ad pon ppety ae tevone! ¥, epee aiiciees oak tahoe at vy eetececee oro Collages in Bas Bosiito De ak into the hada Yai, "are eas Nae SRO hte 3 x, . future lor the American Nogro. : XExVE, “gy fofelp tne Negrete alp hiteaelt i READ THIS FROM THE SOUTHERN EVANGELIST, ‘The appearance of this book’ is timely, as being the bess See See ee Se2i wil ria the white man thas the ent elation u poslbllibceot his bicay esas 2.7. Washington, ames Inghen." One hundred fall Sage hid coas Sag ROfses PRE, 100 Hegre writers. pase SAPS, 2 dizoumions on thirty-seven vital toplen » ‘Eaten oricuece eatin Tae ate 85.00; epecial introductory price 62.90. Seria aetna I oe a ‘aualng outs, worth #30 tee Pao is saps aaa ts ay postage. Descriptive circulars free. Act at once. J. L. NICHOLS & CO., 12 Forsyth St., . - - Atlanta, Ga. i makers 4 LOUISVILLE UNERAL DIRE : Pa re P* First-Class € we ae ‘ite Attention 2 A on the Louisville er coy 4 a Pon New aa | eS rsh bmn Sy 2 ¢ 1.1 eS . Caskets and Pua zal Supplies on hand. An Elegent White Hearse for use in Funerals of oar ‘Young People is now at your command. Calls answered Day and Night. Funeral Car and Fiacks at less outit than any other Firm in the City, ‘Try the New Firm and be convincai, Cor. 1th & Waluat Sta Phone 3000-0, WM, J, SILKMAN, Manager | ACHANCE IN A LIF2 FIME, OR respectable colored people to pracure homes on easy | i terms, P. H. MsDonald & Sons, Promoters at 327 Fifte | Street, have opened what is kaowa as Lincoln Court Sab: 4ivision on West Broadway and 35th Street. A beautiful plot, of ground containing 126 lots, This Property fronts om Broad- way 416 ft. and it runs north 1600 feet within 150 feet of Chest Bat Street. has an avenue 80 feet wide rudaing to an alley. This suburb has all the advantages of city improvments; a gas, electric ight and sewar conasctions, Broadway. will Ge saved to Western Park and street cars will ran to ® this year, REMEMBER es ARE ONLY 126 Lors7 in all and several of have been sold, Tf you wish to par. chasea aome in a selegt a2ig4d)-2904 vires vey ire stag colored people will be permittéd, come and see us at nee. = No city taxes; improvements cost you nothing, ‘i P, H. M’DONALD& SON 287 FIFTH ST. ; Loursy LEXINGTON'S GREAT COLORED FAR x The Thity-third Anaval Fair of the Colored he ry piation’ WAM bo bold at Laxiogton; % Spt, 8th 120, iat _Attractions this season greater i eo ae star gS ever Der: Spa 4 4 2 f See ty: ae ea ine " heel