The American Baptist

AMERICAN BAPTIST. VOL. XXV. NO. 49 THE UNDISCOVERED COUNTRY. Could we but know The laud that ends our dark uncertaintain travel Where lie those happier hills and Meadows low— Ah, if beyound the spirit's inmost cewil Aught of that country could surely know, Who would not go? Might we but hear The hovering angel's high-imagined chorus, Or catch, betimes, with wakeful eyes, and clear, One radiant vista of the real before us— With one rapt moment given to see and hear, Ah, who would fear? Were we quite sure To find the peerless friend who left us lonely, Or the, by some celestial stream as pure, To gaze in eyes that here were lovelit only— This weary mortal coll, were we quite Who would endure? —Edmund Clarence Stedman. BAPTIST FORGETFULNESS. --- I have been thinking for a long time to write a short series of articles for publication in your paper, but unavodable business has made it impossible to do so sooner, I hardly can spare time at this writing without trespassing upon other important duties, this of itself makes these contributions lacking in many essentials, yet, right-thinking brethren will agree after reading this article that Baptist forgetfulness is a sors soil and needing immediate attention, handicapping denominational enterprises at every point, hindering and crippling the cause more perhaps than all other evils. Strange to say it, yet true, a ary Baptists are allied with an inherent spirit of forgetfulness. They fight the various denominational enterprises with a vengeance akin to Satan himself. Appeals sent out from the leaders invarably go into the waste basket. Appeals from those who have been elected and asked to do the work, exoite do denominational pride as among denominations avowed enemies to Baptists, awakening no interest nor arousing any enthusiasm. Other people seem to anticipate the wishes of their leaders and make strenuous efforts to meet them. If Baptists would take half as much interest in their enterprises as other denominations are soon every nook and corner would be under Baptist influence, instead of that, this forgetful class spend more time exciting jealousy and prejudice, sowing discord, settling old scores, getting even with one another, short-sightedness, and a niggardly spirit taking possess.ons, sitting idly, offering adverse criticisms of men and women who are there superiors, it they would only lay aside their petty quarrels and personal pliques, are soon a spirit of Christ would seize their breasts. Christ's cause would take on new life, sinners awakened and brought to Christ, new fields of interest would be opened, new blood would be infused, new zeal and new aspirations, a holy fire kindled in every church throughout the land, new hallelujahs ringing from eveary fireside, new family altars taking the place of prayerless homes, the family Bible restored to its proper place and in the homes, and Christian parents rearing their children up in the way they so could go. Forgeful Baptists are as numerous as lice and locusts were in the days of the seers of Egypt. Everwhere you travel, on every special occasion, they are most prominent, most conspicuous volunteering their worthless information, they are ever going, and never progressing anywhere, ever proposing but never disposing, ever planning but never executing, always with you but always opposing your plans, if you do them a kindness, it is for a purpose, if you refuse, they censure you, they would like to help, but they are not able, they are like a certain set in the Congress of the United States, they never can invent or originate anything but they are against those who have the capacity and ability to plan, and skill to execute, if you are planning a committee to raise funds, they scan the list, to see whether their names are at the head, or tail end of the list, and if at the latter, they complain, and if at the former, they say you in order to get their money, if you have their name off, they spend all the year, several years, if necessary, planning to compass your defeat. W. H. McRIDLEY, Cadis, Ky. A PASTOR INSTALLED. Friday evening, November 20th the Rev. H. Nutter was installed as pastor of the Corinthian Baptist church, of Newport, Ky. under most auspicious circumstance. The church was beautifully decorated with palms and ferns and many visiting pastors from Covington and Cincinnati. The speeches were appropriate and to the point. The music rendered by the choir was of the very best order. A superb supper was served by the ladies of the church from which $30.00 was cleared. The Corinthian Baptist church is no 7 in most excellent condition both spiritually and financially and the Rev. Nutter is certainly to be congratulated that he was selected as pastor of such an The image provided is too blurry to accurately recognize any text. It appears to be a silhouette of a building with a pointed roof and tall spires, possibly a church or a castle. The background is indistinct due to the low resolution of the image. The image shows the silhouette of a tall, pointed building with a large clock tower. The architecture suggests it could be a church or a cathedral, characterized by its high spire and multiple pointed roofs. The background is blurred, making it difficult to discern any specific details. excellent congregation. The members of the Corinthian Baptist church feel that they have entered upon an era of harmonious life such as has never been experienced by this congregation the church property is situated in a splendid locality, valued at $5,000.00 and practically free from debt, with a bonified membership, in good standing of one hundred and thirty-two. The prosperity of the church and the success of Rev. Nutter is an assured foe. the Rev. H. B. Webster, D. D., of Paris, Ky, preached the installation sermon Sunday to a large and enthusiastic audience. The following programme was rendered on Friday evening. and Wm. Gee and are M.i.s. Lilliad Howell, Treasurer; A. Ellis, Organist. Newport, Ky. State Teacher's Tothe Teachers' association of Kentucky. The next meeting State Teacher's Association in Louisville, Ky., Monday, December ing until the after 80th fresh session. Praise ye the Lord.. Choir D. Chorus Song of Praise....Choir Sermon, 'The Pastor's Duty to his people' . . Rev. G. W. Ward, Covington Solo, "In Thy Love." Miss Bumo McConleon Sermon, "The People's Duty to a Pastor" Rev. L. W. Gray Cincinnati Solo and Chorus, "If I Were a Voice." John Johnson Welcome Address Prof. H. C. Horner, Newport Solo, 'Beyond the Gates of Paradise.' Mr. Clifton Ross PART ONE. Chorus REV H NUTTER. VILLE, KY., FRIDAY, DECEMBER 4, 1903. Benediction Rev. R. H. Hall. Our church Now enters upon its work with new vigor and hope to make a better record than ever before. Our Board of Deacons consists of James Winston, James Bassett, Major Robinson, John Seals, George Ewards, and William Jones. The Trustees are Joe, Murray, Geo. Oster, Haydon McConico and Wm. Gee and the other officers are Mi-s Lilliad Howell, Clerk; Rufus Howell, Treasurer; and Miss Lavinia A. Kiliis, Organist. MEMBER, Newport, Ky. State Teacher's Association Tothe Teachers and Friends of Education of Kentucky: The next meeting of the Colored State Teacher's Association will be held in Louisville, Ky., beginning 2 p. m. Monay, December 28th, and continuing until the afternoon of December 30th. Each session will be brimful of suggestions, instruction, and inspiration. Rare men bandling vital, telling subjects, in an interesting and effective way, will characterize our 27th annual meeting. Among the special speakers, will be heard Prof. Kelly Miller, Howard University, Washington, D. C; Prof. L. V. Doige, who, for more than thirty years has been a professor in Berea College; Prof. G. W. Carver, Director of the Agriculture Department of Tuskegee Institute; Prof. Reuben Post Halleck, author of "Psychology and Physical Culture," "Education of Central Nervous System," "English Literature." The railroads have granted a fare and a third for the round trip. Pay full fare to Louisville; secure a certificate with your ticket. This certificate will be signed by the president, and then you secure a return ticket for one third fare. Do not use holiday rates; secure a certificate. If you wish one to arrange for your entertainment write Prof W. H. Perry, Chairman Executive Committee 2009 West Walnut Street, Louisville, Ky. An interesting feature of the meeting will be an exhibit of the pupil's work, in all departments, of the colored schools of Louisville. Singing by pupils of different grades will show what can be done by systematic careful training in music. An invitation is extended to ministers of all denominations to attend any or all of the sessions of the Association. A majority of the subjects discussed will prove as valuable to the minister as to the teacher. In the work of developing and training the race, the purposes of minister and teacher are the same. Respectfully, FRANK L. WILLNAMS President MRS. L. V. DOUGLASS Secretary. RAMBLING. A Pleasant Visit to Arkansas and the Arkansas Baptist Leaving Louisville on a certain Wednesday evening not long since on an Illinois Central train Rambler found himself soon asleep and enjoying much needed rest. Our train was an hour and a half late starting from Louisville and when we awoke at Mayfield next morning we were surprised to learn that our train had lost another hour and that suggested the possibility of missing connection when we reached Memphis. At Fulton our train was delayed another hour for some unknown cause to the passengers so we reached Memphis at 1:20 o'clock p. m. instead of 8:20 o'clock a.m. Both trains for Helena had gone and there was no boat out that afternoon, so Rambler had to content himself with reaching his destination Friday morning and then only by staying at Lula, a little village in Mississippi, Thursday night. This was anything but encouragish to Rambler as he had seen Lula before in daylight and was not very favorably impressed. Rambler's first duty was to find out if possible where he could spend the night, if he went on to Lula, Attorney Settle Dr. Abby, Pastor Searay and other friends could furnish no relief but afterward decided to take the chances and so took the 4:15 train on the Y. & M. V. R. R. There was an entire car given to colored passengers and it was uncomfortable crowded, though Rambler had a comfortable seat. Most of the passengers had come up to the city to shop a d they had baskets, bottles, buckets, boxes, bags, caps, cane, jugs, sacks, and valises and they contained a variety of things both mentionable and unmentionable. It was pay day and a boy about sixteen, seated in front of Rambler, had been to the city also and he had invested every cent of his month's pay in a gold plated watch, a french harp, pair of pants and some cakes and candy. The boy informed Rambler that he lived with his father and did not need any money during the month. Well a friend on the train had informed us there were several good places at Lula where we could stop and offered to escort us to a good stopping place. This eased our mind and when Lula was reached we were not reluctant in alighting from the train. Our friend escorted us to our stopping place and introduced us to our hostess. It was a country grocery store and it was not a very comfortable place as it was a very cold night and the building was image and alry. Helping to find an escape from these surroundings we informed our hostess that if she had no objection we would retire and to our surprise we were escorted outside to the corner of the building to a room about 10x12 with a good bed, a chair, and a dry goods box, as the furniture, but not a spark of fire nor a place for such a necessary adjunct on a cold night. Instead of writing as is Rambler's custom, he turned in and covered up head and ears hoping to keep warm until morning. In this we succeeded and the next morning bright and early we were up and made our breakfast off of cup of black coffee and a piece of cake. At 7:50 o'clock Rambler took the train on the little branch road to Helena and arrived there at 8:00 o'clock. The Arkansas Baptist Convention was in session at the Second Baptist church and the East Arkansas Conference in session at the A. M. F. church at the same time and the good people of Helena were entertaining both bodies handsome without any friction whatever. Our old friend and brother, Bishop Evans Tyre was presiding at the Conference and when Rambler entered the church the good Bishop introduced him and had him say a word which was done as best he could under the circumstances. Bishop Tyre is a splendid presiding officer and his brethren must appreciate the considerate and impartial manner in which he disposes of questions Before the Conference. It was our pleasure to visit the Conference at another time, in company with Rev. W. F. Graham D. D., of Virginia, when both of us were invited to speak. Among the members to the conference was Rev. T. H. Jackson, D. D., President of Shorter College, Little Rock, Ark., who was an old school-mate of Rambler, in the early 60's in the old school on Walnut street between Ninth and Tenth, taught by Mr. W. H. Gibson. 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These Ark. brethren have a way of their own doing things and they do them well. Evidence of friction was sometimes noticed in their deliberations and they were not always of one mind and in sweet accord upon all propositions, but when a conclusion was reached as Baptists should reach conclusions everyone acquiesced and the work went right along. The e was no end to the visitors, and they came from far and near, and were all cordially received and extended every courtesy Rambler was domiciled at the lovely home of Dr. and Mrs. P. W. Clark with Dr. W. F. Graham of Virginia, during our stay where we receive every atention. This happy family embraces Dr. and Mrs. Clark, mother Jane and mother Fannie and they not only live comfortably and happily themselves but they made those around them the same. During our stay we enjoyed the hospitality o. Dr. R. C. Morris and his family at their elegant home, and had to declaim other courtesies for want of time. After Sunday School and morning service Sunday Rambier reluctantly parted with the Arkansas brethren and friends and started on his journey homeward. Our train was late again and was densely crowded. If any one shares the opinion that the race is dying out all he will have to do to dispel it will be to ride through the Mississippi Delta on a Sunday train. At every station, great crowds of our people, little and big, men and women were at the stations and frequently not a white face could be seen anywhere and as fast as one crowd emerged from the train another would enter and thus it was until Memphis was reached. In this section it is said that the Negroes out number the whites eight to one and still the whites hold every office and have almost absolute control of everything. Unlike Kentucky many of the plantations are not enclosed and nothing is planted but cotton and corn. Even garden spaces are small and source. Having a few hours to spare in Memphis Rambler spent that time in calling on some friends and swapping a few words with them. Among this number were Revs. J. Searcy, H. C. Owens and Prof. W. J. Harvey. Before leaving Rambler spent a short while at the old Beall Street churub and at the request of Pastor, H E. Ciemmous made a few remarks at the opening of the evening service. The train on the L. & N. was late and we were two hours behind time reaching Louisville Monday morning where we are now hard at work. RAMBLER. The saloon doesnt compel a drink unless he has a mind to. This is a free country, just so, and if you should dig a hole twenty feet deep in the public highway you wouldn't compel any one to fall in. When the wrecker in the old times on the Cornwall Cliffs or along the Jersey Coast hung out false lights he didn't compel the marines to strike on, the bar. The man who sells diseased meat doesn't compel any to buy it. 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A GLORIOUS TEN DAYS MEETING AT THE PARKRIDGE BAPTIST CHURCH. --- In company with Rev. R. Reynolds, we boarded the train for the above named church to carry on a meeting We arrived at Sparta at 8 p. m. Rev. Reynolds secured a rig and conveyed us to the church where an audience were awaiting our arrival, the night being dark and rainy and only a few, the pastor thought to only have prayer meeting was the better. On Thursday night we opened fire on the enemy's camp: being a stranger they looked to see which way we were going. On the third night the people began to pray in earnest for the conversion of sinners. The fourth night we called for sinners to come to the anxious seat and they came crying 'Men and brethren what must we do to be saved?' The fifth night six made a profession of faith. On the seventh night three more happy souls were converted. It was juded a glorious outpouring from the presence of the Lord. I preached ten sermons; Rev. Reynolds preached two. This people were spiritually alive and seemed ready and willing to hear the gospel. They sat patiently and listened attentively to what you had to say and then gave vent to their feelings. Nine conversions in our ten days was the harvest. To God be the praise. Rev. Reynolds, the church and, I were only instruments in God's hands to do this work. Sunday was the climax day. people from the surrounding counties came in on Sunday morning to hear the pastor preach, as they had not heard him since he had returned from Kansas. He preached a powerful sermon. On Sunday night I preached my last sermon subject "Prayer and Duty." The collection during the meeting was $28.26; they gave me for my service $12.20. No man that is a man need to fear about being mistreated by Rev. Reynolds. I found him to be a perfect gentleman, he was just as tender with me as if I had been a child, and denied his comforts, among his people for me. He stands as fair as the noonday: he is loved by white and colored; when he speaks they obey; not because they are ignorant but because they are intelligent and want to do what is right. There are some of the members of the church that own a considerable portion of land. E. P. MABRS. Louisville, Ky. A Christmas Bell As a suggestion for an appropriate Christmas Gift we would advise those Churches that are without Bells to correspond with The C. S; Bell Company of Bell Haro, Ohio. This firm manufactures the "Steele Alloy" Bell and the special price they are offering at the present time place their Bells within the reach of all. The "Steel Alloy" Bell has been ringing out Glad idings on Christmas day for over Fifty Years and from several thousand places its merry peal will be heard on this Christmas day. "The Steel Alloy" Bell is widely known for its superior quality and sweet tone. By writing the C. S. Bell Company you will receive a beautiful and artisanal Catalogue and full information concerning Bells. --- THE report of the Superintendent of Education of Mississippi gives some interesting facts upon the question of public education in that state which may be studied with profit by persons interested. The report shows that 403,647 children are enrolled in all the schools of the state and of this number 192,881 are white and 210,766 are colored. While the colored pupils exceed the white pupils 17,885, and under ordinary circumstances would require the larger number of teachers, but instead of this there are 5,524 white teachers and only 3,398 colored teachers or 2,126 more white teachers to teach 192,881 white pupils than there are colored teachers to teach 210,766 colored pupils. There is the same difference in the Per capita as in the number of teachers, the amount per capita to each white pupil in the state is $17.82, while that of each colored pupil is $5.94. The average pay of the white teachers was $89.64 per month, while that of the colored teacher was $46.66. The per capita is based upon the number actually enrolled and not the number of children of school age in a given district. From this report it is readily seen that the white pupil has the advantage both in the number of teachers and in the character of the teachers and under these conditions there is certainly no reason for the restrictive measures adopted in that state to retard the progress of its colored citizens, for everything else being equal there is absolutely no opportunity for competition. DESPITE the difficulties placed in the way of the progress of the race in the South there is occasionally a ray of hope seen in the acts and expressions of men who lead and direct to a large extent public sentiment. The disposition to break up the peonage system which has grown up out of the peculiar conditions which obtain in some sections is one of the most encouraging signs of the times. The punishment of those who practice it has not always been severe but the sentiments of Judge Speer and Judge Jones. both Southern men, who have presided during these trials, has done much to bring the system into disfavor and to emphasize the fact that the strong arm of the law will and must protect weak and defenseless citizens. Besides this the duty of the intelligent, wealthy and strong to assist in the good work of uplifting the ignorant, poor and weak has been given a prominence which must bear good fruit in the future. There are some in both races who will see no good in these things but the thoughtful and earnest observer will find here and there a ray of hope and take fresh courage for the contest for right, justice and equity. THE best evidence that gambling is being openly carried on in this city is the fact that a member of the Board of Safety has offered a resolu- tion instructing the Chief of Police to enforce the law on that subject. This resolution was not voted upon however and legal steps have been taken to have the resolution spread upon the records of the Board. There can be no doubt of the facts recited as the places have been named and indicated in the most positive way. No class of people are suffering more from the evil consequences of this gaming habit than the colored people and it will be a great blessing if it can be suppressed. Years ago there were only a few such places conducted in this city by members of the race but now there are many and few of the young of either sex escape the temptations and allurements of these places of vice. --- 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 $1.25, 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 outlook for the coming session of the State Teachers Association in this city this month is very encouraging and the largest attendance in the history of that body is assured. The presence of distinguished educators from other states is promised and a most interesting programme has been arranged The friends of education and those interested in the uplifting of the people should give aid to this movement and not only attend the session of the Association but assist in maknig the stay of the visitors in our city pleasant and agreeable. Wherever the Association meets the people have extended genuine Kentucky hospitality to its members and Louisville should be no exception to the rule. There is a splendid reform necessary in the work of the National Baptist Convention. We can not point out that reform without being charged with the desire to boss; therefore we will not be specific. The common people, the uncomplaining followers, sometimes have a day in court, and sometimes that awful day does surely come. There's going to be a reckoning and readjusting when the reactionary period sets in.—National Baptist Union. A Visit to Indiana A few weeks ago I made a visit to Vincennes and Watlington, Ind. to see two of my daughters and their families who reside in those places. I was also invited to visit Mitchell Ind. by Rev. M. M. Portcr, the popular pasto, of the church there. I found the church to be in a good condition and Bro. Portor to be an earnest and successful pastor. He has the confidence of the people of the community and lives in the hearts of his members. He is indeed the leader in that section for they call for him far and near to advise, council, and preach. Well nothing else could be expected of him as he is a graduate of State University and was trained by Dr. C. L. Purce that prince of preachers. I enjoyed my stay in all the places and the good people have my thanks for kindness shown me. D. A. GADDIE. Louisville, Ky. --- AMERICAN BAPTIST, FRIDAY DECEMBER 4 1903 NEWS AND NOTES. Rev. R. H. C. Mitchell who recently resigned at Harrodsburg, Ky., to accept a call to Chicago has decided to return to Kentucky and accept the call to the pastorate of the Clay Street Baptist Church, Shelbyville. The State Board of Election Commissioners met in Frankfort, Ky. last Monday and canvassed the returns from the Eleventh Congressional District. The certificate was awarded to Dr. W. G. Hunter and it is thought this will end the contest. By an agreement of the Baptist Pastors Conference of Richmond, Va., the pastors of every Baptist church in that city and vicinity exchanged pulpits last Sunday morning. Our subscribers who are in arrears will do us a great favor and assist us materially if they will send the amount due on their subscription to this office. Read the label on your paper. Dr. Alford C. Morton one of the best known physicians in Eastern Kentucky died in Mt. Sterling, Thanksgiving Day. His remains were brought to this city his former home where they were interred las. Tuesday. The Post Office Department has issued a fraud order against the Ex-Slave Pension Association which will prevent that organization from imposing upon misguided people who have been led to believe that it is possible to secure pensions from the Government. The Tuskegee Institute foot-ball team on Thanksgiving Day, by a score of 5 to 0 defeated the Fisk University eleven on the Tuskegee Institute grounds. The Fisk representatives have been regarded for many years as the unbeaten colored team of the country. Not less than 2,000 people were in attendance. Young people for next year offers a feast of fat things for Baptist homes and Sunday schools. The American Baptist Publication Society publishes no better paper. Indeed it is doubtful whether its equa can be found elsewhere. Its seria and short stories are of the best. Several new departments have been added which make it still more interesting and useful. Send for sample copies. --- 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 The Citizens' Sunday Forum of Wyandotte County, Kansas City, Kansas is said to be the largest culture and civic society in the state having an active membership of about 500 persons. In the sixth semi annual meeting held recentlv the following officers were elected John J. Thomas president, Mr. O. B. Johnson, Miss Sarah Chinn and Prof J.R. Harrison vice presidents; Misses R. M. Thompson, Annette Scott and Minnie Jackson secretaries; Mrs. G. A. Giffith, treasurer: Hon. C. Patterson chaplain. The Forum meets the 2nd and 4th Sabbath in the Metropolitan Baptist Church. A man in the pulpit posing as a gospel minister and will not pay his UNIVERSITY NOTES. SCHOOL NOTES. The Kindergarten Classes of the Main St. and Western Schools will give a Joint Song Recital at Odd Fellows' Hall, Wednesday Eve. Dec 16th, for the benefit of the Training Class. Miss Hallie Q. Jones of Main St. school and Miss Myrtle C. Nunn of the Western School were detained at home this week. The pupils of the High School will give a Concert at Music Hall Tuesday Evening Dec. 22nd for the purpose of raising funds to beautify and adorn the rooms of the building. The Teachers Institute held a very interesting session at Central School last Saturday morning. President A. E. Meyzeek presided and all numbers on the programme were rendered. The address on "Opportunities" by Rev. J.K.Smith was the feature of the meeting An original poem "Emigration" by Miss G. G. Moore, a paper "The Imperative Duty" by Principal W. H. Perry and the Musical selections by Misses Montjoy and Ashford were much enjoyed. The Scottsville Revival. Eighteen Converts. The church here asked Rev W. C. Allen of Franklin, Ky., to come and preach in our revival meeting; and the night of the 11th of Nov. found the invited minister in the stand with a serious, earnest look on his face and he preached a sermon that put the whole chuch to thinking. For ten nights he preached with the spirit and power of the Holy Ghost. Eighteen were converted, three reclaimed, and one united with the church by watchcare. The meeting was noted for the deep ritual interest manifested by the whole church. All joined in saying that each son on preached by the quiet, unassuming Moderator of the Union District Association was the best. He staid in the pulpit and said "I shall carry out the commission of the Master and lift up Jesus who said "And I, if I be lifted up will draw all men unto me." It was something wonderful to see staut hearted sinners come from the rear of the church and fall down crying for mercy while the pastor proclaimed Jesus as the Saviour of the world from the sacred stand. He has certainly a firm hold on the hearts of this people. About 60 of the best white people of the city came to hear the last sermon on Friday night. They say the Negro baptists have the ablest and most eloquent preacher in Scottsville. Baptizing third Sunday in December. F. J. BUFORD, Clerk. The Clark County M. and D. This body met last Monday in the Broadway Baptist Church at 3 p.m. Rev. J. Francis Wilso was chosen moderator. Rev's. J Brockman and H. C. Baker conducted devotional exercise Members present:—Revs, Baker, Wilson. Brockman, Henderson. Toliver, Bigbee. Deacons:—M. M. Bell, M. Bates- Visitors:—Rev J. F. K. More land, M. D., of Lexington. REPORTS. Broadway—S. S. 12, col. 31c; Rev. G. W. Benton preached, two additions, collection $5.35. First Church - S. S. 33, col. 58c; pastor preached, col. $3.70. Mt. Sterling, Every Green—S. S. 16. col. 17c; pastor preached $3.75. Georgetown, Zion—Dr. J. F. K. Mooreland preached. The order of the day having arrived the speak er that was appointed to preach a sermon for criticism, Rev. C.P. M. Bigbee, D. D. took the stand and announced for a text. Mat 3-5; subject, "Baptism a righteous act." The sermon was passed as the sence of the meeting without criticism. Adjourned to meet at First Church at 7.30 p. m. next Monday. J. Francis Wilson, Mod. C. P. M. Bigbee, Sec. K. & I. I. NOTES. Mrs. William Cromwell, Miss Ycung and Mr. Arnold visited us Tuesday. Mr Arnold favored us with a selection the music and words being his own composition. A number of the students both ladies and gentlemen chaperoned by Miss Mary Fletcher agreeably surprised Prof. and Mrs. Cook Thanksgiving Day. The dining-room of the dormitory.was beautifully decorated and the students enjoyed an old fashioned Thanksgiving dinner. Mrs. Annie V. Ranels of Winchester, visited her daughter at the dormitory Thanksgiving day. Mr. Wm. Hardix spent Thanksgiving Day with his daughter. Prof. and Mrs. Cook and Miss Willis dined at the dormitory on Thanksgiving Day. Miss Martha E. Williams of the city is visiting Misses Crews and Trimble. The game of foot-ball between the Lexington High School and the home team resulted in a victory for the Lexington boys, the score of 5 to 0. Pres. and Mrs. Hathaway entertained the new members of the faculty and Miss Martha Williams Friday evening Nov. 27. Miss Lettie Murphy of Shelbyville visited Miss Mary Cardwell at the dormitory Thanksgiving Day. The regular Fall Term examinations will be held Monday Tuesday and Wednesday of next week. Miss Rebecca Smock and Mrs, Anderson visited on the hill last week. healthy Kidneys Make Impure Blood. All the blood in your body passes through our kidneys once every three minutes. The kidneys are your blood purifiers, they filter out the waste or impurities in the blood. If they are sick or out of order, they fail to do their work. A Pains, aches and rheumatism come from excess of uric acid in the blood, due to neglected urinary troubles. Kidney trouble causes quick or unsteady heart beats and makes one feel as though the heart trouble, because the heart is working in pumping thick, kidney-obstructed blood through veins and arteries. 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BROADWAY, LOUISVILLE, KY. Meals at all Hours. Best Service at the most Reason- able Rates. GIVE US A TRIAL. --- A Word from Winchester. Allow me space in your noted paper to say some things of the Broadway Baptist Church and its work. I have never written a letter to my brethren since the Holy Spirit has made me overseeer of this very distinguished church. I came to this city as pastor June 1, took charge May 10, but did not begin actual work until June 1. Since then the Lord has blessed our work abundantly. I had thought to write a letter relative to some misrepresentation that appeared in the Moderator directly after the stormy session at Danville, but since that storm has blown over and the moderater bee has ceased to hum and those assertions were not true, I will tell you what we mean to do so help us God. The General Association will meet with us next year, and the members of the above named church have an eye single to that matter and they have proven it by the money raised from June to October. We have raised in actual cash $775.55. and this is only a small sum as to what we will raise if God will bless us in the future as he has in the past. It is said by the members and citizens that the church is in the best condition financially, spiritually and otherwise since the days of its organization, for which you know it makes the writer feel proud. But I take no honour to myself but as said by one of old, it is not me, but the grace of God that dwelleth in us I will say also that there are four Baptist churches in this city and they are at peace with each other, there is no strife, malice or hostility among them and I not believe that there is any division among the leaders. Broadway Baptist church shall be second to none in the state with the Deacon and Trustee board that I have, and with two hundred or more followers, such as we have will take Winchester for Christ and the Baptists. Then in the language of the poet together let us go, and each shall wear a beautiful smile while to Winchester we go. Since I have given you the spiritual side, now allow me to speak a word of the sorrowful. Tuesday. Nov, 27, at 7:12 a. m., sister Ellen Mayson, the wife of deacon Mayson departed this life in full triumph of faith. She was one of Broadway's chartered members and well did she prove her worthiness by the way she lived in the church and city. She always filled her seat in church, unless sickness or death prevented and was there to answer to her name when called spiritually or financially, and never shrunk from her duty. Deacon Mayson has lost a faithful wife and a loving companion and as a tried friend the church has lost one of its best members, and her children have lost a christian mother. Peace to her ashes and may we all live to see her again. Pray for us brethren. I am as ever yours in Christ. C. P. M. EIGBEE, Pastor Broadway Baptist Church. CITY MINISTERS' AND DEACONS' CONFERENCE. This body met Monday morning at Green St. Church. Members present:—Revs. Gaddie, Johnson, Bates, Lewis, McClellan, Bowen, Marrs, Riley. E. W. Reed, Craighead, Jones. Frank, Richardson, Jacobs, Rhodes, Parnish, Russell, Watson, Perdue, Brents, Breckinridge. Brethren:—Riddles, Generals, Wilson, Weber, Britt. Visitors:—Revs. H. A. Keeton, H. W. Jones, P. H. Clark, P.Vinegar. Bro J. R. Riddles presided and Revs. E. P. Marrs and W. A. Jones conducted devotional services. Zion—S. S. 105,collection $2.67; pastor preached, collection $23.00. AMERICAN BAPTIST, RIDAY DECEMBER 4 1903 Master. Mr noted of the and its in a let- the Holy of this I cam took it begin Since our work Green St—S. S. 86, col. $2.67; pastor and Rev. A. Merrifield preached, collection $35.00. Howards Creek—S. S. 25, col. 50c; pastor preached, collection $5.50. Centennial—S. S. 74, col. $5.71; revival in progress, twenty four for baptism, collection $13.00. Beargrass—S. S. 21, col. 11 cts; pastor preached, collection $21.75. Cable St—S. S. 22, collection 23; Rev, P. Vinegar preached, one restored, collection $11.60. J. S. HOPS Merchant Cleaning and Repairing neatly done, called for Special Attention to Ladies' Work a All new 632 EIGHTH ST.. Loulevi Home Phone 4088. Mt. Eagle--S. S. 42, col. 31; pastor preached, collection $1.75. Bardstown-S. S. 25, col. 40 cts; pastor preached, collection $8.00. Ninth St--S. S. 40; pastor and Rev. L. G. Jordan preached, three received under watchcare, collection $8.50. Virginia Ave--S. S. 33, col. 75; pastor preached, collection $7.45. Corinthian--S. S. 21, col. 20 cts; pastor preached, collection $4.50. Portland--S. S. 65, col. 70 cts; Rev. P. H. Clark preached, collection $9.50 Rev. E. P. Marrs, D.D., was appointed to address the Conference next Monday on "The Progress of the Race." The matter of Educational Day for State University was introduced by Rev. H.Bowen and a special collection was raised for that work. The Critique was read by Rev W H. Craighead and the benediction pronounced by Rev. H. W. Jones. POLYTECHNIC NOTES. We have quite a large enrollment and our attendance is excellent. It never rains to hard or its never too cold for the little ones to come out Our Annual Rally will take place 2nd Sunday in Dec Many of our Louisville friends have promised to serd in their contribution at the opening of school. As they haven done so we would be very proud to receive them in time for our Rally. Dont forget us dear friends. Prof. Fisher will finish his tour in New England for the benefit of the school next week and will leave Boston in time to reach Danyille for our anniversary exercises. Our friends have been very kind to us this year and every week several things are donated to the boarding department. Space will not allow the mention of the many good things that are given, but suffice it to say we are not forgotten. Mrs. Rose Ewing of Perryville was up to see us and brought us some very nice things. Remember the Rally and your contributions promised. Y, M, C, A. NOTES. A crowded house greeted Bro. Wheat last Sunday. Everybody enjoyed the meeting and many new friends were made for the Y.M.C.A. Glad to see so many of the pastors present. Come again brethren. A valuable Christmas present for your boy—a membership to the "boys club" in the Y. M. C. A.—only one dollar. Parents are invited to visit the rooms. Supt. 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AMERICAN BAPTIST, FRIDAY DECEMBER 4 1903 THE DEDICATION OF THE TEMPLE. 1 Kings 8:1-11, 62, 63 Motto Text—"I was glad when they said unto me, Let us go into the house of the Lord."—Ps. 122:1. The temple was the most beautiful building ever erected by man, and at an expense of labour and money that staggers the imagination. 150,000 men hired from the other nations, and 30,000 Israelites worked for years in its building, quarrying the stones, &c. The skilled workmen who directed were from Tyre. David had gathered one and a half billion in gold, and nearly a billion in silver, which was used in the construction The iron and brass were beyond computation The precious stones were in profusion. All that man could be was done to make this temple a worthy foot stool for God, "Then Solomon assembled the elders of Israel and all the heads of the tribes, the chief of the fathers of the children of Israel unto king Solomon in Jerusalem."—The samemen whom David had brought together when he proclaimed Solomon the choice of God for the succession to his throne. "That they might bring up the ark of the covenant of the Lord out of the city of David which is Zion,"—Mt. Zion was the westward of the two principal hills on which Jerusalem was built. The temple was upon Mt. Moriah, whose top was levelled, a great work in itself. The temple was but an empty shell, till the ark the symbol of God's presence was placed within it. It was to impress this great truth—and to fix their minds on God instead of on the gorgeousness of the temple. "And all the men of Israel assembled themselves unto king Solomon at the feast in the month Ethamin, which is the seventh month." Ethamin was the latter part of September and the first part of October. Three times a year all the men of Israel presented themselves before the Lord. And Solomon had placed the dedication at the time of the feast of the tabernacles, one of these occasions. The Israelites might be at war, but when the time of the feast came the men all left their camps and went to Shiloh or-Jerusalem, wherever the ark was leaving their families in God's care. For they had His promise that no foe should molest the women and children while they were gone. "And all the elders of Israel came, and the priests took up the ark."—All the elders went with the priests to Mt.Zion to bring the ark. The priests carried it on their shoulders after the high priest had covered it. The staves of gold by which it was carried were so long there was no danger of the ark touching the priests. "And they brought up the ark of the Lord, and the tabernacle of the congregation." This was the tabernacle which Moses had made in the wilderness. It was fol ded up and carefully preserved in one of the rooms of the temple. "And all the holy vessels that were in the tabernacle."—The altar of incense and its dishes, the golden candle-stick, the table for the shew bread, &c. "And king Solomon and all the congregation of Israel that were assembled unto him, were with him before the ark."—Probably in the courts of the temple. When the priests brought the ark up Mt Moriah they seem to have stood for a while in the court before the great brazen altar while sacrifices were offered. "Sacrificing sheep and oxen that could not be told nor numbered for multitudes."—Referring to the sacrifices which went on during the week of the feast. Part of the sacrifices were burned, and "And the priests brought in the ark of the covenant of the Lord un to his place, into the oracle of the house." Called the oracle because in it God's presence was manifested in the Shechmah, the light that shown from the mercy sat. Great cherubims of gold sheltered the ark with their outstretched wings.'Cherubin' is the plural of cherub, and the "s" should not have been added. The cherubim or the knowing ones, are an order of the angels supposed to be of lower: rank than the seraphim, the ' burning ones." Only once is this veil lifted high enough for us to catch a glimpse of the seraphim, and that was in Isaiah's vision of God's throne. "And they drew out the staves that the end of the staves were seen out in the holy place before the oracle."—The ark was close to the rear wall in the Holy of Holies. and the staves were very long. Thus they were drawn out on the side till they appeared beyond the curtain in the Holy place where stood the altar of incense, the table of shewbread and the golden candlesticks. But they could not be seen by any one outside the holy place, into which no one but the priests was allowed to go. The sight of the staves would keep the ark and all it meant continually in the minds of the priests who never saw it. No one but the high priest ever went into the Holy of holies, and he only once a year. "And there they are unto this day."—At the time when this book of Chronicles was written. "There was nothing in the ark but the two tables of stone which Moses put there in Hored."—The Aaron's rod which had budded and a golden pot filled with manna had been in the ark. Whether God had ordered them to be taken out when the desert march was over, or the Philistines had moved them when the ark was in their power we are not told. The only thing which was kept in the ark was the law of God. The mercy of God is founded on His law, and that law cannot be set aside. Its full penalty must be met by every sinner or by the great Substitute. "And it came to pass when the priests were come out of the holy place."—The high priest alone could go into this place when the ark was at rest and uncovered it. But when it was to be moved, he covered it, and then the priests came in and carried it out. They carried it unto the place and put it down, and when they had gone out the high priest took off the covering and followed them. In every way God taught His people reverence in His worship. It is a lesson which is sorely needed at this day. "And it came to pass when the priests were come out of the holy place that the cloud filled the house of the Lord."—This was the token of God's presence, of His acceptance of the temple and His blessing upon it. The glory of the Lord was the fire, the Shecmah, within the cloud and veiled by it. As this light had filled the tabernacle when it was dedicated, so that Moses and Aaron could not remain in it, now in the temple the priests had to leave the help place, outside the veil which shut off the Holy of holies, and God alone occupied His temple. The teachers must be careful not to let the children get the idea that our houses of worship correspond to the temple. Our churches correspond to the synagogues. God's temples are the hearts of His regenerated ones. These are to be adorned with the gold of fine character, and the graces of the virtues are the gems. FOR OVER SIXTY YEARS 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 druglists in every part of the world twenty-five cents a bottle. 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Weber, director of Weber's Military band of Cincinnati known as the "Prize Band of America," has composed the St. Louis World's Fair March 1904—and dedicated it to the Louisiana Purchase. Exposition. It will be distributed through the passenger department of the B. & O. S. W. R. R., World's Fair Route, at 10 cents per copy. The music is in sheet form, arranged for the piano, being very handsomely gotten up, with highly illuminated title cover. Mr. John C. Weber is not only a great Musical Director, but he has written some very catchy and popular marches. The St. Louis World's Fair March is the latest success, and will add fur her to his fame. Mr. Weber and his great organization of artists has twice defeated all comers in the national contests at *Eikls* Reunions. The latest triumph was at Baltimore, Md., on the 21st of last July when a notable contest, composed of the leading bands of America won the first prize of $1,000.00. It is confidently expected that Mr. Weber's World's Fair March will become a popular air during the next year, and every household should have a copy of this music. Send 10 cents in silver to the undersigned and a copy of the World's Fair. March will be mailed to your address. Mark Envelope, "WORLD'S FAIR MARCH." Mention this paper when ordering. A Mammoth Holiday Issue. The Deember Delineator (Christmas number) has a first edition of more than a million copies and contains 240 pages. Among the notable coor butors are: Richard Le Gallienne, with a delicate romance. A Wedding Ring in the Garden; W A Frazier, with an Indian tale, the Net of Leo; Albert Bigelow Peine, with a delightful sketch founded on the folioles of the collector; Harriett Prescott Spofford, with a love story of usual interest; Andrew Lang, with a clever travesty on the unusual fairy tale; and Gustay Robbe, with an interesting paper describing the life of Mme. Emma Komes, in her Italian home, with her portrait in colors. There is also the third installment of the Evolution of a club. Women and a remarkable photographic article by J. C. Hamment. There are many beautiful art features, among them four pages in colors representing Babyhood, Childhood, Girlhood, and Motherhood, by Bearnard J Rosemeyer. For the children there are entertaining games and stories, and for the house-wife many practical suggestions in cookery and other departments of the home for the Christmas season. Steal Alloy Church and School Balls. **Send for Catalogue.** The C. S. B. BLLL. Hillsboro Co. Relieves instantly Sore Feet, Sore Muscles, Rheumatism, Insect Stings, Mosquito Bites, Chafing, etc., etc. 25c. 50c. and $1 Bottles. A I good druggists. WONDERFUL DISCOVERY Curly Hair Made Straight By TAKEN FROM LIZE: A CHANCE IN ALIFE TIME. OZONIZED OX MARROW CO., 76 Wabash Ave., Chicago, Illinois. FOR respectable colored people to pracure homes on easy terms. P. H. 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