The American Baptist

AMERICAN BAPTIST. O L. XXV, NO. 47 LIFE GRAY AND GOLD. Cold and gray the November sky, Leafless and bare the trees; The wind sweeps by with a mown sight The river mirrors the leaden sky, And the heart of nature grieves. "Dull and sad are our lives," we sigh, "Empty of all save pain; Time was when the glad years on joy's wings sped. And we trod life's path with a buoyant tread; Oh, to live those days ag in!" Through the cold gray clouds shone a golden light— A glory on land and sea— And the heart of nature, first full of night, Was filled with that glory, so pure and bright, Her sadness—a memory. Through the woe in our hearts, in loving tone, Falls a voice on the listening ear,— "Through those piled-up clouds was the glory turrown, So, her sorrow's sorrows true joy has grown; Sad heart, dismiss thy fear." The gray and the gold, the sun and shade, Are portended by love's own hand; And never shall sown so deep be tainted But through sorrow cleansed vision, the soul that both prayed, Shall behold the promised land. WOMEN'S WORK. Point Lack was the next point visited arriving at this point on Saturday evening, Aug. 29th we were met at the station by Miss Amanda J. Walker who took us in her buggy to her beautiful and comfortable home where her father and mother welcomed us. On Sunday morning we visited Sunday school found Bro. Harry Faulkner, Superinventer, a usual, at his pos, of duty. We were introduced before dismission and addressed the Sunday-school. A collection of $8.01 was given, the following persons donating 25 cents each; Brethren H. B. Beasley, John Walker, Wm. Denney, Miss Amanda J. Walker, Sarah Caldwell, pledges to the amount of $4.50 cents were taken for the New Dormitory. A society was organized with the following office assists Roxie Faulkner, Bessie Leavell and Mary Haunley, President; Amanda J. Walker and Hattie Miller, Secretaries; Mary Faulkner, Treasurer; Evie Speilman, Lizzie Leavell and Bessie Davis Members of the Board of Maugers. There was no other service during the day at the church. We spent a pleasant day hoping to get to Kirksville at night but were disappointed as Rev. Thompson failed to receive news of our coming. Monday afternoon we were off for Peytontown, here we found no one to meet us, and no one seemed to know of our coming although we had written a week before. We inquired of the pastor and deacons and started to the home of Rev. G. L. Campbell whom we saw coming down the road. He did not know of our coming and seemed out of our having written them a we sent to the office and called for the mail, receiving is the postal mark showed how long it had been there. He then took us to his home where his amiable little wife received us kindly and prepared us a very nice and enjoyable supper. In the meantime Bro. Campbell rode on his wheel here and there announcing a meeting for us at 8 p.m. On time we reached the church a huge and appreciative audience greeted us. We addressed them at length upon the plans of our work and received for same a collection of $2.00 the followinw named persons donating 25 cents each: Rev. G. L. Campbell and S. M. Watts, Brethren Andrew Muster, Henry Tevis and Beard Sherry and Mrs. Bettie Warner. At 6 a.m. Tuesday we were off for Richmond, in company with Rev. G. L. Campbell and Rev. G. M. m ore and daughter, Miss Sussie and a host of others going to the same point to attend the Mt. Please District Association. We were entertained during our stay of three days at the inviting home of Rev. T. H. Broadadus where we always fell at home with our dea, little friend Miss Magge a great favorite of Richmond people. We attended the sessions of the Association and Rev. T. H. Broadadus, the Moderator received us kindly and on Thursday evening in an impressive and pointed manner introduced us to that august body of Christian workers. We made a plea for our work, after which a collection of $6.32 was given us: Bro. Larkin Blythe the LOUISVILLE, KY., FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 1903. But Bro. Skylard NT9 & Pub sister Anne Chouan Brodusian, Eli Yat No.9 must House Miller, W.D. Thomp 14 69 George D.atheridge, Miss M. nett, R.v. C. Emrey. 25 cents. New Liberty and Goodloe Chapel were the next appointments, Rev. D. C. Francis pastor but owing to the Association being in session and no announcement having been made we did not visit those churches. On Sunday we visited the Otter Creek church of which Rev. T. H. Harris is pastor. He met us at Red House Station in his buggy and took us to the home of deacon Hugeley's where we were pleased to meet his most agreeable wife who pared no pains to make our stay pleasant. At night we visited the church listened to an instructive sermon by pastor Harris after which we were introduced. A collection of $3.00 was given for our work the following persons contributing; brethren Samuel Chenault and Dani-I Boone Mill r 50 cents each; brethren Joseph Hill and David Oldham 25 cents each. A society was organized with the following officers sisters Amelia Hugeley Maggie Hill and Mary Jackson President; Susan White and Ella Oldham S cretaries Annie Baugh Treasurer; Annie Lane, Rita Oldham and Callie Bradley Members of the Board of Manage Six tithing stars were left to be filled to aid in the work. Monday morning bidding all goodwe were off for Winchester, here we were met by a young lady Dr. R. T. Hoffman had sent to meet us, breakfasting at a restaurant we were taken to the home of sister White, one of the oldest residents of this city, who owns some five acres of ground and as many tenant house, aside from aacious ten-room house in which she resides, within a stone's cast of the court house. We met Dr. and Mrs. Daney who added much pleasure to our visit, at night we visited Pointersville Baptist church of which Rev. J. Brockman is the faithful pastor. They were holding a seven-day meeting in a tent. We met a small audience, Rev. Bigbee conducted devotionals, pastor Brockman then introduced us in his usual earnest way. We received a collection of $1.1C, sold five shares. Rev. Brockman has built a large church which has for years been so much needed, and is getting along nicely with the payments thereon. He deserves real praise for the work done here. Tuesday morning Rev. Bigbee called and invited us to spend the remainder of our stay with his family. We accepted the invitation and spent a most agreeable two-days with them. At night we visited Broadway Baptist church Rev. C. P. M. Bigbee pastor, here we met a small audience. After devotional exercise, led by Rev. H. H. Colerane we were introduced. A collection of $2.02 was given us those contributing 25 cents each were: Revs C. P. M. Bigbee and H. D. Colerane Broe. M. M. Bell, O. W. Bates and C. E. Colerane, sisters O. W. Bates, Kitty Vaughn and H. D. Colerane, also $2.00 was pledged for our dormitory. On Wednesday night we visited the First Baptist church of which Dr. R. T. Hoffman is pastor. Only a small number assembled, we were welcomed by dean Wm. Taylor and introduced, a collection $1.75 was given for our work the Sunday-school giving 1.00 of that amount, those contributing 25 cents each were as follows: Bro. Charley Purvine, and sister Annie Taylor, four titling stars were left to be filled to assist in our work. On Thursday morning we were off over the C & O. on schedule time for L xington where we hope to do much good "In His Name." Pray for our success! We remain yours for the work L. M. JACKSONS STATE MISSION WORK State Mission Contribution:— Sebre, church $1.00 Barres 1.15 Hepkinsville Va. St., S. S. 3.00 L. R. & S. V. B. W. E. Co vn .96 Eliasbentown, church 1.06 CHURCH EDIFICE CONTRIBUTION Louisville Be argrass 1.10 Barnes 1.00 P. H. KENNEDY, General Missionary 927 Clay st., Henderson, Ky. FOR OVER SIXTY YRARS MRS. WINSLOW'S Soothing Syrup has been used for over sixty years by millions of mothers for their children while teething with perfect success. It soothes the child, softens the gums, allays all pain cures wind colic, and is the best remedy for 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 no other. CONFERING HONORARY DEGREES. A recent communication appeared in this paper in which the statement was made that a certain Baptist Sunday School Convention or Association had conferred the degree of "D. D." upon a very beloved brother. The brother who was thus mistakenly and ignorantly honored is a dear personal friend of the editor of this paper. He is a good man, a useful minister of the gospel, and is well known in his State. Nevertheless, neither a Sunday School Convention nor an Association can confer the degree of "D. D." upon any one, however much it would like to honor a favorite minister. We also learn that an other good brother has been honored by mistakenly receiving the degree of "D. D." from a nurse training school! Just think of it! This is not the first time we have heard of a Baptist association conferring the degree of D. D. upon a preacher. We are pained to think that any of our people are so ignorant as to believe the degree can be so easily obtained. The degree has been so recklessly conferred by certain colleges and by Negroes that it has resulted in so cheapening the honor as to lead any small crowd of ignorant Negroes to believe that they too can confer it. Alas to what a depth this honored title has fallen when a Negro Baptist Association and a nurse training school have undertaken the learned business of conferring it! Our people are woefully ignorant as to the power to confer honorary titles, and we take occasion here to give a little information about it. The degree of D. D. is a literary title and can only be conferred by a chartered literary institution that has received each power to confer degrees from the legislature of its state. The degree of D. D. can only be properly conferred upon a man of experience whose life has been eminently or conspicuously useful, whose ability as a religious teacher is widely recognized, and whose training along literary lines has at least been respectably. To confer this degree upon men who cannot spell some of the commonest English words, who can construct grammatically an ordinary sentence, and who is profoundly ignorant of theology, is rediculous to intelligent men. We hope our brethron will not be deceived in this matter and make themselves laughing stocks among intelligent and sensible men. Be it understood that the trustees only of a legally chartered literary institution that has received its power to coner literary and honorary degrees from the stste legislature can confer the degree of D. D. or any other literary title. There are some fraudulent so-called colleges or institutions that are making merchandise of honorary degrees. They exist only to make dupes out of preachers who are hankering and dying after literary degrees that they do not deserve or cannot receive from any reputable institution of learning. One "Bethany College" of North Carolina used to grind out by the car load A.B.'s A.M.'s and D.D.'s. The said Bethany College consisted of a man, his wife, and an assistant. The head of the school could not write a brief notice without mis-spelling ordinary English words. But he could confer honorary degrees to anxious brethren always for a monetary consideration. "Bethany College" is now no more, and brethren no longer receives honorary titles from that defunct old milt. But the successor of "Bethany College" is now in the State of Indiana. There are one or two fake colleges or institutions in that state that are making merchandise out of the feverish anxiety of some Negro preachers to appear greater than they are by wearing the title of D. D. We warn our brethren against the foolish wearing of a title that will make them ridiculous among intelligent men as soon as the discovery is made that it was conferred by bogus institutions that confer it only for money and never on account of real merit. Intelligent men will respect one far more than he is not entitled. No institution that values its good name can afford to confer literary degrees except upon men who concedely deserves them.—South Carolina Standard. A TRIP TO PARIS, KY. It will no doubt be of great interest to the brethren to hear a word from the following places, concerning the Baptist interest, and as I have had the pleasure to visit them, I beg space in our paper for the following. I left Somerset Monday October 5th for Nicholasville, where Rev. C. C. Goins is holding forth and doug's great work for the Baptists. From there I went to Lawrenceburg to visit kev W. J. M. Price in a two weeks financial meeting, which was a great success and it will doubtless make those who are interested in the work in this state glad to know that Rev. Price is one among the most able pastors in the state and I am pleased to know that the church in this place is in better condition now than it has been for many years. These people love Rev Price, if we are to judge from the many good things they brought him and his wife to make their hearts glad. They also know he to make it pleasant for visitors and pay them well for their service. May God bless this pastor and people. I left Lawrenceburg for the Queen City of the Mountains (Somerset) and spent one day with my own people and then left for Paris, Ky. to visit Rev. H. B. Webster, D. D. in an eight nights financial meeting. I arrived in Paris Monday October 19th and found Dr. Webster at the station awaiting me and we had a hearty handshaking for we were glad to see each other. He carried me to the beautiful parsonage on Sycamore street where mamma Webster was at prised of our presence and came with out stretched arms to great me as she use to do when I was but a lad in the city of Nicholasville, and of course it goes without saying that with mamma and papa we waited for nothing that would make me happy while with them. For eight nights I preached as the spirit gave me utterance and the Lord was with us. Sunday was a great day and we had a great time both spiritually and financially. There were three clubs the Simpson, Joshua and the Green, three clubs had worked only two nights each, but with great credit to themselves and church, and after a day of spiritual feasting and money gathering the church announced a collection of $258, 73 which amount lift the church out of debt, put $5000 in the pastor's pocket and $3321 in bank. So by this report you may know that Dr. Webster is doing great things in Paris with credit to himself and honor to the denomination. May the Lord continue to bless this great and good man. Rev. H. Nutter offered his resignation as pastor of the Zion Baptist church amid the sobs and tears of congregation. Rev. Nutter is an able man and has done a great work in Paris building a church that is a credit to our denomination and we don't know where Kevin. Nutter will go, but any church may consider herself blessed to have such a man as pastor. Monday October 26th I left Paris for Louisville taking with me my niece who entered our school. I found Dr. Purce well and in his usual good humor, met a fine lot of students all seemed to be filled with the enthusiasm necessary to accomplish their various aims in life. May God continue to bless our work in all parts of the state. W. H. WILLIAMS. GREAT MEETING AT EMINENCE October the 25th 1908 was a great day in the Eminence Colored Baptist church It was the re-opening and re-dedication of the house (I call it rededication because I suppose the foundation had been dedicated before.) The sermon was preached by the writer, all seemed pleased with the effort. They had torn the house down and built it again. It is avery beautiful edifice. I do not know of any church building in a small town in this district that is more attractive than this one. They have done a neat piece of work there and I think that Rev. Winnow and his people deserve encouragement for their success. They are working now hard to pay off all their indebtedness on the house and pastor Winnow and officers talk with assurance that they have everything under control that no one used entertain any fear about loosing the property. I rejoice to hear them speak so confidentially as to their ability to meet their demands financially. For I am in favor of prosperity in every good work regardless of who is conducting it. But of Baptist first. But I have no spirit to try to burden any one else that is trying to do a good work. I rather encourage them to than to attempt to do anything to impede their progress in a laudable enterprise. I must say that the brethren and sisters of the church seemed to be highly elated and enthusiastic over the work that they have accomplished in so short a time. There were several members male and female that expressed themselves on Sunday night which showed their high appreciation of Dr. Wirow as a great leader. I did not get all of their names Rev. Munphy was the first, he is in the work and is determined to stand by the pastor and church and in his remarks feelingly gave some good advice, and urged unity of action among the brethren, also brethren Thomas, Kemp, Evans and Henderson made appropriate addresses and spoke in a feeling and becoming strain of what has been done and looked forward to a greater time in the future; since they had surmounted some very heavy opposition. There were a few sisters that had something to say, I did not get all of their names yet one sister I noticed invited all the dear brethren and sisters to return to their allegiance and all have peace. I must say they they turned out nicely and taking all things in consideration did well in collecting money for it had not been very long since they had had a rally. The members claim the Lord toos Dr. Ward away to put him in a heavier field because of his experience and ability and sent the Rev. J. B. Winrow to lead them in his stead and that the pastor and wife have both shown themselves equal to the great task and they say of them that they are sociable, genuine and pleasant to all. For these qualities they are under obligation to love them and help them in their sacred work that God has laid upon them to do. So they gave him help in the basket and in the storehouse: abundantly. I hope the sweet relation that seems to exist may continue. We all admit that the pastor and sister Winrow are two well mated companions with four sweet little children to care for besides the care of the church. Rev. Winrow is a careful man and minister of the gospel. It seems to me that his disposition is to abuse none but try to win all for his Lord and Master. As to his scholarly ability that is not and cannot be questioned or doubted. Though a young man and a young minister, he is certainly strong, clear and able in the Holy Scriptures and can interest any intelligent audience as a public speaker. May God bless his labors with abun dant success. D. A. GADDIE. Louisville, Ky. UNIVERSITY NOTES. S. U. Rah, rah, rah, rah, S. U. Rah, rah, rah, rah, Hurrah! Hurrah! State University, rah, rah, rah. x——0——x Rev. J. B. Anderson preached an excellent sermon at Beren Sunday night. Revs. Keeton, Lillard and W. B. Hall and wife were nleasant callers at the building. Mrs. Parce and the children have returned from the country. The reception Friday night was a very pleasant occasion. The University Team entertained the High School Team. All expressed themselves as being well pleased. In the speeches Friday night at the social, the young men expressed themselves as determined to make the Nov. 26th. Rally one of the grandest in the history of the school. The team is preparing for a double header on Thanksgiving Day. Then a grand reception on that night. Every one comes in admiring the beauty of the campus and buildings. What will they say when they see the New Building erected by the ladies? Mrs. Steinmetz is creating much interest and enthusiasm in the study of the Life of Jesus. Mr. Carmen presided with dignity Friday niffht in the absence of President Hammonds. Rev. Hammonds reports that his church work at West Baden, Ind. is in a prosper us condition. Rev. M. M. Porter at Mitchell has beautified his church inside and out, clear of debt. He and his good people are going a grand work of which they ought to be proud. God has blessed them. Rev. Lillard reports a glorious success in his work at Gatz and Monterey. He is now on a visit to Harrodeburg. The young ladies attended Fifth Street church last Sunday. Dr. Purce is invited to deliver an address in Indiana, Nov. 30th. Mesrre H. C. Logan and Carlos White thought the gridiron was a hard place last Saturday afternoon. The team is putting in some good practice now. The class in Physiology is doing some extra good work under Dr. F. B. Hawkins. Profs. Brown and Saulsbury are put- ESTABLISHED 1879 ting some extra touches on their classes, touches learned while pursuing the Summer course at Chicago University. We wish we could pay such salaries that some of our teachers could take post graduate courses in Germany. The chapel was made to echo and re echo with applause, and University yell led by Mr. Engleman, Tuesday morning after Mrs Steinmetz's lecture. The cause of it was that Prof. Brown unveiled a beautiful picture of Rev. Purce, made by Mr. J. R Neighbors. Mr. C. M. Hammonds made the presentation speech in his own characteristic way. He was at his best and the audience was with him. The Doctor accepted the token of respect with much feeling and expressed his warmest sympathy. These pictures will decorated the chapel wall. Mr. J. K. Neighbors and his little daughter were pleasant visitors Monday Evening. Mrs. Hattie Wrenn and infant were pleasant callers Sunday evening. Miss Lulu Brown spent half of Sunday with us. The young ladies went wild over her short stay. Her pleasantness makes her by all. All were glad to see M. Jas. Grigsby Sunday. He looks well and his classmates of years gone by want him to come in school again, but it seems as if he is content in Indiana. Rev. Emmanuel Jones brought a basket of persimmons with him for the young ladies when he returned from his church Monday morning. He has the thanks of the matron and the young ladies. Several students are suffering from their vaccination. The Relly November 25th should be observed by every church, Sundayschool University Society and friend of the Institution. Let all friends help. THE PRESIDENT'S THANKSGIVING PROCLAMATION. By the President of the United States of America A PROCLAMATION. "The season is at hand when, according to the custom of our people, it falls on the President to appoint a day of praise and thanksgiving to God. "During the last year the Lord has dealt bountifully with us, giving us peace at home and abroad and the chance of our citizens to work for their welfare unhindered by war, famine or plague. "It behooves us not only to rejoice greatly because of what has been given us, but to accept it with a solemn sense of responsibility, realizing that under heaven it reats in us ourselves to show that we are worthy to use aright what has thus been intrusted to our care. MUST NOT FAIL "In no other place and at no other time has the experiment of government of the people, by the people, and for the people been tried on so vast a scale as here in our own country in the opening years of the twentieth century. "Failure would not only be a dreadful thing for all mankind, for it would mean loss of hope for all who believe in the power and the righteousness of liberty. "Therefore, in thanking God for the mercies extended to us in the past, we beseech Him that He may not withhold them in the future, and that our hearts may be roused to war steadfastly for good and against all the forces of evil, public and private. FOR STRENGTH AND LIFE. "We pray for strength and light, so that in the coming years we may, with cleanliness, fearlessness and wisdom, do our allotted work on the earth in such manner as to show that we are not altogether unworthy of the blessings we have received. "Now, therefore, I Theodore Roosevelt, President of the United States, do hereby designate as a day of general thanksgiving, Thursday, the twenty-sixth of November, and I recommend that throughout the land people cease from their wonted occupations and in their several homes and places of worship render thanks unto A mighty God for his manifold mercies. "In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the United States to be affixed. "THEODORO ROOSEVELT." BELLS Steal Alloy Church and School Bells. Send for Catalogue. The C. S. BELLS, Kilnillen, Co. PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY, OFF C 710 FIFTH, Sr., LOUISVILLE, KV TERMS One year to any one who will send us five names on $6.95 The date on the label of your paper shows to what time you have paid. It serves both as a receipt and 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 Office or address so that there may be no error or delay in delivery of paper. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 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 diven. ALREADY the question of restricted suffrage has been raised in this state and there is but little doubt that it will be considered and some measure adopted at the coming session of the Legislature. Kentucky has always provided in its constitution for unrestricted suffrage and it is hardly possible to secure an amendment to the constitution making any radical changes in that instrument at an early date but the Legislature may in adopting amendments to the Election laws pass some measures that will to some degree restrict suffrage. Whether this can be done simply to reach colored men remains to be seen because the claim of eliminating the ignorant from the exercise of suffrage will reach many more than colored voters. The ignorant white man in every state where restricted suffrage has been adopted has suffered and it is only by the use of 'grandfather' and 'understanding' clauses and other subfefuges that many more who are just as ignorant as their colored neighbors have not met the fate. The intelligent Negro has not objected to measures that have been adopted for the good of the state and its people and he recognizes that the ignorant and vicious are not the element that should control public affairs but he insists that an ignorant and vicious white man is no more competent to control than is a vicious and ignorant black man under exactly the same conditions. Massachusetts and other Northern states have restricted suffrage, but that suffrage is based absolutely upon condition and not upon color and for that reason it is just and equitable and when Kentucky is ready to adopt such a law, it will find the intelligent, industrious and law abiding colored citizen standing ready to accept it without a murmur when it does not discriminate against one class of its citizens and in favor of another and its provisions impartially and honestly enforced. If ever there was a time when a party should contest an election in this city, that time is now for never were greater outrages perpretrated against decency, honesty, law and order than was done in the recent election in this city. The election in many cases was a mere farce and the result was not the honest expression of the people and with deep regret we are forced to admit that colored men were the dupes and tools of vicious white men in this great wrong against society. Colored men who did not register themselves and consequently were not voters were taken from poll to poll under surveillance and protection like so many cattle and voted in the name of both illegal and legal voters. A party that could make allies of thugs, gamblers and crap-shooters for such a purpose and under such circumstances should never say a word about disfranchising the Negro for in this case as in nearly every case of wrongdoing they are either following the example or the instruction of some white men who use them to enrich their pockets or extend or prolong their power. The good of our city and the good of our people demand that this matter be sifted to the bottom and that the guilty be punished. Every good citizen should give his moral and financial support to the Republican Campaign Committee in this good work. THE next denominational day in Kentucky will be Educational Day which occurs on Nov. 25, the anniversary of the opening of State University. This day has been established by the General Association for the purpose of raising the money to conduct its educational work, also to commemorate the anniversary of the opening of State University. The day has been successfully observed for several years and it has given a new impetus to the work. The money raised is always needed and indeed the management actually depends upon these offerings to meet obligations which are arranged for payment at these stated times. They are urgent this year and it is hoped that every church, Sunday School and other organizations and friends will arrange to make an offering at that time, be it ever so small. Don't make the mistake of not sending a donation because you are not able to do as much as you want to do, but do the best you can and in this way help the work and set a good example for others. Every denominational enterprise could be amply supported if the habit of giving at the specified time was adopted by our churches and every cent possible raised at that time and forwarded promptly to the proper person. This is the season of the year when we usually make our best efforts to enlarge our subscription list and when we look to our friends for their best help. Our paper is now nearing the close of its twenty-fifth volume and for nearly a quarter of a century, it has stood as the defender of the principles of our great denomination and the rights of the race. Our subscription list in all these years has been steadily increasing but it is far from being what it ought to be and in order to materially increase it we have decided to give the paper free for November and December to those who will send their subscriptions directly to this office. In other words if you will send us $125, we will send the paper until Jan. 1, 1905. Sample papers are being mailed every week to a number of friends and the reception of the paper is an invitation to become a regular subscriber. Those who are subscribers may help us by calling attention to this offer and saying a good word for the paper. TF. THE election in the Eleventh District to elect a successor to the late Congressman Vincent Boreing took place last Tuesday and both candidates, Hunter and Edwards, claim to be elected by a small majority. Both are Republicans and aside from the division in the party it will make little difference which one is elected. The matter will be taken into Congress by a contest and until then it will not be certain which will be successful. A Grand Meeting Closed. We have closed a two weeks' meeting, which has stirred our church and community as it had never been for many years. Rev. J. M. Caldwell of Smithfield, conducted our meeting. He preached the gospel with such power that it found its way to the Catholic ranks and some of them were converted and baptized. One of the old citizens of Bardstown was converted 87 years of age. Rev. Caldwell will long live in the hearts of these people. The result was sixteen additions to the church. Sunday Oct. 25, in the presence of a great throng we baptized ten happy souls. Our church is greatly revived. Pray for our succes. H. A. KEETON. Bardstown, Ky. AMERICAN BAPTIST, FRIDAY NOVEMBER 13 1908 NEWS AND NOTES. Rev. S Smith, while still pastoring at New Liberty, has removed to Ghent, Ky., where he may be addressed hereafter. --- Congress assembled in special session last Monday. Aon. Jos. G. Cannon, of Illinois, was elected Tpeaker as was expected. Rev. J. B Anderson, of Centralia, Ill., has been tendered a call to the pastorate of the Zion Baptist Church, Springfield, Ill. He will probably accept. --- Rev. S. W. R. Coles, pastor of the "D" Ave. Baptist Church Galveston, Tex., and a member of the Foreign Mission Board of the National Baptist Convention, died at his home in that city last Monday. Rev. H. N. Jeter, of Newport, R. I., h.s an interesting family, every member of which is a musician This family will give a concert in Mt. Glivet Baptist Church. New York City, next Thursday evening. --- If you stand around and wait to be told what to do and how to do it, you will always find some one occupying the place you want. Learn to do things for yourself. Thh man who has to be shown every time is never a valuable employee. —Industrial School Gem. Rev. H. Nutter who has just resigned the pastorate of the Zion Baptist Church, Paris Ky. to accept a call to the First Baptist Church, Newport Ky. has also been tendered a unanimous call to the pastorate of the First Baptist Church, Maysville Ky. It is thought he will accept the call to Newport. A life insurance company has been organized in Raleigh N. C. to be known as the Carolina Mutual Life Insurance Co., of which Prof. H. E. Hagans is President; Hon J. C. Dancy, vice president; D. T. Watson, secretory and Dr. J. E. Shepherd, treasurer. Press reports from New York state that a number of colored men who went to Africa to experiment in raising cotton have returned to this country thoroughly convinced that it is impracticable under existing circumstances. They also discourage emigration to Liberia. The Board of Education of New York City will continue the course if Sunday evening lectures in the schools of that city with the view of implanting in newly arrived immigrants a love of country. The lectures are delivered in Yiddish and Italian and will protray largely the duties of an American citizens. An editor of a religious paper asks the question: "Do our readers know where we keep the most money?" Then he proceeds to answer it.—"We keep most of our money in the pockets of our subscribers." We wonder what proportion of the money belonging to our religious papers is due them from subscribers.—Western Recorder. If the Negro is inferior it is unnecessary to enact laws to handicap him in the race of life, for there is a little if any danger of of his surpassing anyone. It, on the other hand, his inferiority be that of condition rather than creation, his progress may be temporarily, but not permanently, prevented.—S. W. Christian Advocate, 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 common school or college courses. We hope that a large number of such persons will enter this department at Tuskegee this fall. For information as to expenses, etc., apply to President Booker T. Washington, Tuskegee, Alabama. TF. A Good Work Done Please give me a space in your widely circulated paper to state to you the work of my five months stay in this field. The Lord has graciously blessed us financily. When we were called here June last we found the church somewhat divided in itself on account of the recent removal of the old deacons and a new set put in their places. There was much clamoring among the members, and with prayer for devine guidance we finally decided to ask the church to restore to office the former deacons Seeing and believing that would remove the differences and unite all the forces assisted greatly by Father Smothers of Versailles. This seemed to work for the better the congregation is largely augmented by reason of said act. Correspondingly a more healthy and financial condition, hence we formed a plan for a grand rally which took place on Sunday, Nov. 8th, and succeeded in raising $257.73. This amount with other money we had previously collected freed the church of every collar of indebtedness, thus the mortgage deed is now in the hands of the trustees to be burned on date of the dedication of the new church which will take some time in June, God being willing. The fact of this old and long lingering debt being removed has caused a feeling of relief and great rejoicing on the part of the members. During the five months I have pastored we have collected $562.73. What do you think of that? Oh well, it seems to be my lot in life to build churches, remove debts and win souls for Christ. It makes me think of Zion at Georgetown, Zion at Louisville, Spurce St. at Nashville, Mt Olive at Nashville, First Baptist at Wilmington, N.C and Court St. at Lynchburg, Va, I feel however happy because I am at home in 'Old Kentucky'. At the General Association at Danville Rev. W. E. Glover of the First Ward Baptist Church, Paducah Ky invited me to assist him in a revival meeting. On Oct. 21st I left home by way of the Southern R. R. to Louisville, met a few old friends on the street. I had the happy privilege to hear the honored Mr. Shaw the Sect'y of the Treasury, make a speech in Music Hall and it was a masterpiece. At 9:50 p. m. we took the I C. R. R. for Paducah, and arrived Thursday morning at five o'clock, was carried by conveyance to Rev. Glovers residenge, who greeted me kindly. Thursday night we opened fire on the enemy and from that time on for twelve days, God blessed us with many happy conversions. Twenty-six for the water, some five or more by letter and watch-care up to the time of my leaving, Rev. W. E Glover has one of the best regulated and financial Sunday-schools in the state. The Elder, you know, is a widower—see? But say, what does it all mean, he is building himself a fine house? He seems to live in the hearts of the peodle of Paducah, black and white. I never labored for a church and pastor with greater satisfaction in all my ministerial life. They paid me well, yes fine and asked me back at any time. Dr. Glover you shall have one of the best homes in Winchester at the meeting next August In conclusion, the churches and pastors here are all doing well. Pray for us. I am yours in the faith, R. T. HUFFMAN Winchester, Ky. PARKED'S CINGER TONIC 500 best eco-friendly 2016, Week 1 Lunga, Indigestion Toward the same time, it is of the 1980s, with Ginger, it exerts Achieving the power of the dimmer unknown to other rem x. And this fact the research of living, life-giving com Mention it e-discovery. Week 1 Lunga, Rheumatism Vitality, and the disregrating sions of the 5.0 y. Lever, Kinney and Power is a dragng many - who would recover health by his study as The Ladies Sewiw Circle will have its Annu 1 Thanksgiving Dinner and entertainment at the Odd Fellows Hall for the benefit of the orphans. They ask and deserve a liberal patronage. Miss Aallie Bybee and Mr. Coleman Leaeford were united in wedlock last Saturday evening by Rev. W. H. Craigheed at his residence No. 1118 W. Oak St. They are at home to friends at To. 719 W. Walnut St. Rev. H. A. Keeton, of Bardstown Ky., was in the city en route to Elizabethtown, Cy., to assist Rev. w. B. Wood in a meeting. Rev. C. H. Clark, D. D., of Nashville, Tenn., was in the city this week enroute to Danville, Ky. Drs. J. H. Fitzbutler, C. W. Snyder and W. S. Adams have gone to Nashville to attend the National Convention of Physicians and Surgeons Revs, P. H. Kennedy, D D., General Missionary and G. W. Hampton Missionary for the Central District were in the city this week. Rev D. A Gaddie, D. D., has gone to Vincennes, Ind, to visit his daughter, Mrs. R. L, Anthony. Mr. Louis F. T. Steele, of Georgetown, Ky., is in the city for a few weeks. Dr. Little, Dentist, Fifth & Walnut Sts, offers special low prices until Thanksgiving. Thieves looted the residence of Rector T. J. Brown, of the Church of Our Merciful Savior, last Monday afternoon while he was in his study at the church His loss amounts to about $100.00 THE CHURCHES The Ninth St. Baptist Church will celebrate its 18th anniversary with appropriate services next Sunday. Members and friends of the congregation are urged to attend the services. The ordinance of the Lords Supper will be admiuistered at the Centennial, Beargrass ane Calvary Baptist Church next Susday afternoon. Revival meetings at Knox Presbyterian Church Nov. 15th to the 27th. Preaching daily by Rev. Henry A. Gibson, commencing Monday eve, Nov. 16th. Rev. Gibson is pastor of the Ninth Presbyterian Church of Indianapolis, Ind., and has had long experience in conducting Revival meetigs. Everybody is invited. The revival at Fifth St. church continues with preaching every evaning, by Rev. J B. Anderson, of Centralia, Ill. He preaches his closing sermon next Wednesday eveniug. A Missionary Mass Meeting will be held at Green St. church next Monday evening under the auspices of the Executive Board of the Women's Auxiliary to the National Baptist Convention. The final rally of this year for the Old Folk's Home, and known as the roof r. lly will be held at the Zion Baptist Church Sunday, Nov. 22nd at 3 p. m. The effort is for the purpose of putting a much need ed tn roof on the home and is under the management of Miss Nellie L. Frye and J. L. Washington, let every body have a part in the final effort. The choir and church will make it pleasant for everybody, come prepared to contribute large ly as the safety of the home depends much upon the roof. TF. SCHOOL NOTES The arrangements for the session of the State Teachers Association in this city during the Holidays are progressing nicely. At the Western School this week Miss Nettie Montgomery is substi- tuting for Miss M. A. Crutchfield and Miss Ida Taylor for Miss Frances Owens. MissJeanette Steward substituted at the Main St., School this week for Mrs. R. Q Smith. And at the Eastern School for Miss Martha Hardin. The School Board organized last Tuesday evening by electing Mr. A. H. Brachey, President, and Dr. J. W. Galvin, Vice President. The teachers in the second grades in all the schools had a Conference in Music at headquarters, Center and Walnut streets, Wednesday afternoon. Y, M, C, A. NOTES The men who sold their votes robbed the ballot box and assaulted their fellow men last week were not members or the Y.M. C.A. A good investment—a membership in the Y. M. C. A for your boy. The Men's Meeting was especially interesting last Sunday. Sunday at 3:30 Bro. Willis of Jacob St. Tabernacle will lead the Men's Meeting: subject "A Sorrowful Young Man." Sunday at 11 a.m. the city pastors will preach special sermons to the young men. Membership Rally! Membership Rally? Till Dec. 31st, a membership in the Y M. C. A. for six months for One Dollar. Enters The New Edifice The Bethel Church, Anchorage, Ky., was organized several years ago but was unable to complete its building sufficiently to use it until now. Our new building is 21x35 and up to this time it has cost us about $485 00, of which sum we have paid at least one half. Our opening exercises took place last Sunday, at which time our faithful pastor was assisted by Revs. G. W. Hampton, our former pastor, who is now Missionary for the Central District, J. W. Lewis and J. W. Million. Our people enjoyed the excellent sermons of these distinguished brethren and collected $20 10. We hope to complete the edifice by next spring, at which time we will hold our dedicatory exercises. We ask the prayers and help of our sister churches. Rev. G. W Floyd, our pastor has done a good work here and deserves to be encouraged. Anchorage, Ky. I believe that England conquers by force and retains territory by altruism; and it may eventually turn out to be so in South Africa—but only after passion and prejudice have died away—a long and weary process. The war could have been avoided, and was, therefore, a crime. The attitude of the Churches during the crisis will put back Christianity twenty years.—John Clifford. OZONO THE GREAT HAIR TONIC —For Sale At— People's Drug Store 12th and Chestnut sts. AND Our Drug Store Jack-on and Laurel st. Ch. & W. Waite, Genera' Agent, 42' E. Machon, Louisville, Ky. We promptly obtain U. S. and Foreign PATENTS Send model, sketch or photo of invention for free report on patentability. For free book. How to secure TRADE-MARKS to Patents and C. A. SNOW & OPPUSITE U.S. PATENT OFFICE WASHINGTON, D.C. Shousands Have Kidney Trouble and Don't Know it. 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Miss Alice Brownlow, of Mobile, Ala., sister of Mrs W. H. Parker, is here for the session. Miss Brownlow is very musical and will be of much assistance to Miss Brooks. Mrs. Lizzie Johnson, of Paducah, Ky., will arrive Tuesday 10th inst. to take charge of the Laundry and the Primary grades. Miss Mary E. Buckner and Miss Lillie Johnson are on the sick list. Miss Mamie L. Brooks, of Paducah, Ky, our music teacher, is making quite a reputation at her profession. Besides being an accomplished music teacher, Miss Brooks taught with success Mrs. W. H. Parker's classes in mathematics last week. Mrs. W. H. Parker was on the sick list last week but is at her post again to the delight of the classes in mathematics and grammar. Thanksgiving day is to be a gala day. An Industrial Congress will be held and topics of interest to all will be discussed. I ref. White, of Richmond, will be one of the speakers, Students have found out that the rules of the school will be rigidly enforced Our school must be on the highest order, and this cannot be without perfect discipline. Pres. Parker on "Be strong and of a good courage", and on "Your Duty to God and your Fellow men", have been sources of much inspiration to the students and the citizens of Beattyville. CITY MINISTERS' AND DEACONS' CONFERENCE. This body met Monday morning at Green Street church. Members present:—Revs. Craighead, Lewis, Bates, Perdue, Gaddie, Mitchell, Bowen, Embry, Parrish, Mitchem, Merrifield, Watson, E. W. Reed, Offutt, Russell, Jacobs, Butler, McClellan, Johnson, Reynolds, Keeton Coleman, Marrs, Hines, Caldwell, Brents, Mack, Richardson, High tower and Frank. Brethren:—Gore, Weber, Wilsou Riddle, Generals. Bro. J. R Riddles'presided and Brethren Weber and Watson conducted devotional services. REPORTS Antioch-S. S. 35, collection 58c; pastor preached, 3 restored; collection $15.15. Benediction—S, S. 20, collection 11c; pastor preached, collection $8.50. Cable St.—S. S. 23, collection 33; pastor preached, collection $7.90. Calvary-S. S. 105, collection $2.85 pastor preached; 1 for baptism, collection $41.62. Emmanuel—S. S 84, collection 91 c; pastor preached, collection $154 94. Good Shepherd—Pastor preached, collection $1.23. Green Castle S. S. 36,collection 35; pastor preached, 1 by baptism collection $7.55. Green St—S. S. 96, collection $3.34; pastor preached, collection $90.00. Lampton St—S. S. 95, collection $5.00; 1 received by baptism and 1 under watchcare,collection $326.96 Mt. Olive—S. S. 42, collection $1.00; pastor preached, 1 for baptism and one restored; collection $21.15. Portland—S S.40, collection 65; pastor preached, collection $10.00. Rose Hill—Pastor preached, collection $7.10. Virginia Ave—S S.30, collection 37 c; pastor preached, Five for baptism, collection $7.15. Zion—S. S. 90, collection $2.00; pastor preached, one by baptism and one under watchcare, collection $26.00. Mt. Eagle—Pastor preached, collection $7.35. La Grange—S. S. 17, collection 45 cts; Rev B. J. Hines preached, collection $5.00. Bethel—Revs. J. W. Lewis, J. W. Million and G. W. Hampton preached, collection $20.10. Harrods Creek—S. S. 18, collection 15; pastor preached, co llection $8.55. Smithfield—S. S. 25, collection 28; Rev. S. Smith preached, one restored, collection $7.50. Howards Chapel—S. S. 25, collection 25; pastor and Bro. Jones preached, collection $3.00 Indiana Ave—S. S.17, collection 18 cts; pastor preached, collection $7.90. Ninth St—S. S. 36, collection 79; pastor preached, one by baptism, collection $28.40. Bland St—S. S. 18, collection 81; pastor preached, collection $34.00. The balance of the session was consumed in transacting routine business, when the benediction was pronounced by Rev. S. Smith. A Revival at Lafayette, Ky. We have just held a revival meeting at Lafayette. I was met at the railroad station Herndon, Ky., by Rev. Wm Morton, and carried to Bro. Albert Dillards, and from there to the church. We pitched battle against Satan, which lasted for ten days. Two persons were added to the church. We had a good meeting and if the church had gone to work as it should have done, we would have had great success and many souls would have been added. God hasten the time when Baptists will stop fighting among themselves and fight the common enemy. Lafayette is a good point and the Baptists could if they would, take the town and surrounding country for Christ. Christ said, "Go in the vineyards and work," but some of the Baptists seem to have misunderstood him, so they went in to quarrel, fight and sit down. The harvest is plenteous, but the laborers are few. The church gave me for my services $10.00. I was royally cared for while there by Bro. Louis Ledford and wife; sister L.E.Downel and many others too numerous to mention. I pray God's blessing upon Rev. Morton's efforts for good in his field of labor, and I trust that the Baptists of Lafayette will rally around their worthy pastor and hold up his arms while he declares unto them the whole counsel of God. S J. LEAVELL The Baptist Ministers' Benefit Association Organized. In compliance with the order of the National Baptist Convention, recently held in the city of Philadelphia, creating a Baptist Minister's Benefit Association. In accordance with the plans as set forth in President Morris' recommendation, I have the honor to announce to the Ministerial Brotherhood, that the Board of Managers of the National Baptist Ministers Benefit Association has been duly organized and incorporated, with Rev, C. B. Brown, president; Rev. D. S.Shadd vice president; Rev. G. W. Lowe, Recording Secretary; Rev. M.Proffitt. Treasurer. The Preparatory work is progressing nicely and the indications are that this new Department of the National Baptist Convention will prove a blessing to the 16,000 ordained ministers in the United States. A Constitution and a code of by-laws together with the books and Certificate of Membership, are in course of preparation and the Corresponding Secretary's office (to whom all communication with the Benefit Department, should be addressed Box 174 Helena, Arkansas) will be open and ready for business about Dec. 1, 1993. Very Respectfully M. A HOLMES, Corresponding Secretary. Helena, Ark. S. HOPSON Merchant Tailor Cleaning and Repairing neatly done, called for and delivered Special Attention to Ladies' Work and Out of Town Orders. All new work Pressed Free of Charge 632 EIGHTH ST., Louisville, Kentucky. Home Phone 4088. IT IS THE CLOTHES THAT MAKE THE MAN I cater to good dressers, and quote the very lowest price. Try our Regulation Trousers at $5.00 and up. 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Johnson, plaintiff, (Editor of the Christian Recorder) vs. the Pullman Company, before the supreme court of the United States. and British Columbia. Big Four Route One Way Colonist Tickets at very low rates on sale daily until November 30, 1903, inclusive. For full information and partitions as to rates, tickets, limits, etc., call on Agents "Big Four Route," or address the undersigned. WARREN J, LYNCH, W. P. DEPPE, Gen'l Pas. & Ticket Agt. Asst. G. P. & T. A. Cincinnati O. The case was recently tried in the federal court in New Jersey and a jury awarded the plaintiff a verdict for the sum of $500, May 18 1903. The judge before whom the case was tried, entered an order setting aside the verdict and giving the Pullman company judgment. Mr. Johnson was refused breakfast on a dining car operated by the Pullman Company, on the Seaboard Air Lines Railroad. There is an urgent demand for money to press this suit and any contribution may be sent to Jesse Lawson, Financial Secretary, Washington, D. C., J Madison Vance, Director, New Orleans, La.; F. L. McGhee. Vice Director, St. Paul, Minn. S. J. GATES, General Agent, LOUISVILLE. KY WILLIAM J. SIMMONS 718 W. Wakeut St. LOUISVILLE KY. Under the management of Miss Nannie H Burroughs, a graduate of the Business High School, Washington, D.C., and a woman of seven years experience as a stenographer and typewriter, will give the progressive young men and women of this city a rare chance to receive first class instructions in stenography and type writing. Take Notice. To whom it may concern, this is to certify that, Revs Dan Wheeler and E. Williams, and Licentiate George Summers have been excluded from the membership of the New Hope Baptist church. All Baptist churches will please take notice and govern themselves accordingly. The demand for efficient stenographers is far greater than the supply. 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Cheap one way settlers tickets and round trip nomesek tickets will also be on sale Oct. 8th and 20th and Nov. 3rd 17th, Oklahoma, Indian Territory, Texas and to many other points in the West also points in the Southwest. For maps, folders and complete information address: C. C Stewart F. P. A. Lexington Ky. C. C. Hungerford D. P. A. Louisville, Ky. C, H. Hungerford. \ S0Tn go cme | t 4jiaday Gehan! fiessou. eee ew wen Sunpay, NOVEMBER 22. THE CURSE OF STRONG DRINK. rovertai sows 3550/0011 45-45 Motto Text —*Wine is a mocket Prov. 20: fied, and is represented as doing whatthe man under its influence does, The wine bibber scoffs at all that is serious and holy, and ridi- cules all th t is noble, “Strong drink is raging.” It leads to brawls, quarrels, murders How bitterly true this is can be seen in any issue of a daily paper. The real meaning of the werd translated “mocker"’ is “scorn,” but it is true also that wine is the greatest mocker in the world, By its stimulating property it m.kes aman feel * good,” feei that he is sure to have health anc happiness and success It mocks him as the mirage does the travel erin the desert. ‘*Whosoever is deceived thereby is not wise.’— All men must know, from the results t others of drinking that wine and strong drink bring woes innumes- able, and a wise man would not be deceived into believing that the re- sults to him of drinking will be dif- ferent from those to other people. “Be not among wine-bibbers; among riotous eaters of {lsh "— Eating gluttonously is the idea, which is brought out in the next verse. Gluttony injures greatly. though nothing in comparison to the harm to wine-bibbers. ‘*Drow- siness shail clothe a man with rags —Referting to the stupidity and sleepiness which comes both from drinking and gluttony. This is one of the most graphic of descripticns. A drunkard can sec himself as others see him in this mirror, The chapter is the advic: of a father to a son, warning hin against the perils of the society in which he would find himself in life. “Whe hath woe? Who hath sor- row?’--The Hebrew words trans- lated woe and sorrow are interjec- tions, Who hath oh? Who hath alas? As strong description as if of woes too great for human lan. guage, They are many as well a: great. Woes of body and of mind and woes unutterably unreasonable because they are brought upon « man by his own senseless and de. liberate folly. If a man had never seen a drunkard and it he was made a confirmed sot by one drinking, one might have pity and patience. But men begin drinking with warn- ing examples all round them, and it is only by continued drinking. that they become confirmed drunkards. “Whe hath contentions ’”-Drunk- ards are quarrelsome—which is the idea here. They have contentions also between their appetites and their consciences; contentions with those who won!d tnrn them from their evil ways; a contention with God and his law. ‘Who hath babbling?”—The most intelligent man talks silly when under the 1n- fluence of liquor, Drunkards re. veal secrets also. The word alsc means complaints—complaints c! his circumstances of his fellows. against God. ‘Who hath wounds without cause?"— Fighting on slight provocatiou, which would not have moved him had he been sober, “They that tarry long at th wine.” —Men drinking all pight They inaulge in sprees which las sometimes for weeks. ‘They tha: go to seek mixed wine."—Go to sa loons in modern language. anc drink wines made strone by drugs Mixed drinks cause speedy intoxi cation.All sorts of poisonous thing are put into the liquors of the pres ent day and make them more dead ly by far thar the liquors of th same name of fifty years ago. Leok not thou upon the win when it is red.”— The wines of Pal estine were generally red, and re AMERICAN BAPTIST, FRIDAY NOVEMBER 12 1903" way of temptation, Do not even jook upon strong drink—stay away irom the places where you will be tempted. ‘When it giveth his color in the cup.”"—It might be well for the benefit of scholars who do not know the reason and who are often puzz'ed by the use of the pronoun “his” in such cases in the Bible for the teacher to explain that when our version was written the pronoun “its!” had not carcass the language. His was used as the neuter nussessive as well as_the mascutine, oe eae Vor “colour” the Hebrew is ‘eye’ rcferring to the sparkling of the wine, It is as though -the cup had an eye with which it glanced at the drinker with a fascination he did uot resist **When it moveth itselt aright"--Goes down the throat smoothly and pleasantly. One who knew nothing of tne terrible nature of strong drink might be deceived by the color and the sparkle of the wines, as a child by the sattles of the snake. Avoid the beginning of Irunkenness by total abstinence. Not only refrain from touching.but -ven from looking upon it. A man who does this is safe, and he aione, “A the last it biteth tike a ser- pent,” Whese poison is deadly. The East is greatly cursed with poisonous reptiles, some cf which re beautitul in color. ‘And sting- eth like an adder.”"-Which lay coil -dup in the dust unseen and un- aoticed, ready with its deadiy fangs Thus strong drink overcomes aman vho imagines that he is safe from langer. “Thine cyessshall behold strange vomen “— Licenticusness ‘s acon stant companion of drink, The words also mean strange things -a reference to the horrors of delirium remens, ‘Thine heart shall utter perverse things."—The word per- verse comes from the verb to turn things upside down A drunken man’s idea of right and wrong are contused; he will utter words he would not dream of when sober. lis words are confused also and stammering. How a man who has ever seen another drunk, and seen what an utter fool he made of him self,can drink.is one of the myster: ies of sin, “As he that lieth down in the midst of the sea.”—Commentators differ as to the meaning of these words They may refer to the un. sonscicusness of one who is in the jepth of the sea, hopeless or help: less, or to one tossed about on 4 boat in the sea. The drunken mar is compared ‘'toone whois drownec or drowning, who is cut off from al his ormer pursuits and interests it life, and has become unconscious o! surrounding circumstances.” There may be a reference to the rolling, unsteady gait of the drunkard, bu that is doubtful, “Or as he that lieth upon the tof of amast"—A place of the great. est danger where no man in his senses would lie down. In just sach deadly danger is the drinking man, and his folly is greater than that of the man lying down on the mast head. In the next verse the drunkard speaks. He is vaguely conscious 0 the things which had happenec during his carousals. ‘They have stricken me and I was not sick they have beaten me and ! felt it not."—‘'This is the inebriate’s con temptuous answer to the admoni tions of those who warn him of sic] ness and wounds, He has beer beaten but he felt no bruises. I) was but the temporary results of ¢ frolic. There is no occasion to’ Bea a are the guilty ones. The Bible represents him aga criminal and very vile, contemptible and harden ed one A little more S-riptura talk to drinking men would be » good thing, and a great dei less 0} coddling sympathy. [Lexington M tind D Meeting, This body met Monday morning with Rev. W. J. M. Price in the chair, who conducted devotions services a Members present : Price, Chinn J. B. Harris, Wilson, Young, Reed, Johnson, Buckner, Moreland, Gat. ner, D, V. Johnson, Tull, Tilord J. H. Johnson, Hawthorne, Groves Reports: Furst church, S.S, 205 collection $1.05; pastor preached c s!lection $15.00. Evergreen, S,S. 75, c tlection $1.00; pastor preached, collection $10.30. The pastor was called for the fifth year. Humminstown, pastor J.C Tul, preached.collection $2.00. Meeting going on, Bethsaida, S. S. 29, cule ion gtets.; Rev. Talbot preaciod cellection $53.22. Main dt, pastor and Rey. Pics preached, collection $20 co Shiloh, SS. 75, collection y601 pasior and Rev. M. K. (: myori preached, Lord's Supper adianis ered, collection $7 8», Forest Uill, 5.5. 16, collectics 20 cls.; pastor preached, coilcetor $6.00, Pricetown , SS. 26. c: Mectir 30 cls.; pastor preached, colle tin $3.30. Paris, First Church, SS 596i lection Go cts., Rev ROB. Bui preached, coliection $41.50. Pleasant Green, SoS0i2p, lection $2.50; pasto. prc tied «¢ lection $334 27 Liberty, $.S8.3:,collctianico + pastor preached. cclletion $3 64 Bracktown pastor preschede | jection $29 26. Adjourned tomeet at Evergr e: Charch next Monday. Ray. W. JM. Pater Moderator S$. P. Younc, Clerk WOMEN'S WORK. lowing appointments in the interest « the work of the Buptis’ Wome? 's E tues tioval Convention: Waday Oct 25 Lowrencebu'g «26 Versuilles “a Mortonsville “oR Seorgetown “29 Lexington 30 81 Alt, Sterling Nel Sharpsburg oe Danville “8 Atoke \ 4 Berea “ 6 New Liberty 1G Goodlors Chapel “7 Howards Creek ti Becknervitle “8 Bagdad “og Coristiansburz oe Pinsure ville Bet La Grange “BR Sulphur “18 Campbel!sville ou New Liberty “16 Weeatiey “1 Park Ridge “16 Warsaw “on Ghent “os Carroiton ow Pastors and Presidents of Univ rity peclcther aie iranreira ts aim tir aioe entertainment aud euital le ar nouiee: ment for the meeting. 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