The American Baptist

AMERICAN BAPTIST. VOL. XXVI, NO. IV. My boy, keep away from temptation. It may conquer you ere you think; 'Tis a perilous thing to daily And toy with the demon drink. Many stronger than you have tarried. They were safe and secure they thought Yet they yielded one fatal moment, And wild-spread rum was wrought. For there's nothing but sorrow follows In the wake of man's first drink. Do not take the first step, it may plunge Down over perditation's brink. —Charlotte Archer-Raney. The New York Tribune Review The Tribune Review is a handmade sixteen page weekly issued by The New York Tribune Association. It costs five cents a copy but may bad for awhole year for $1. There is no other such publication sold anywhere for the money. It gives the essence of the week's news, with clean cut, rane and intelligent comment, and it keeps you up to date on everything worth knowing in poetics (domestic and foreign) and in literature art and music. For free sample copy send a postal card to The Tribune, New York. EXPORTS FOR 1903 The calendar year 1903 and the month of December 1903, showed, respectively, the highest record of annual and monthly exports from the United States. The year's export figures, as presented by the D department of Commerce and Labor, through its Bureau of Statistics, were $1,484,668,127, and those of the month of December $174,734,868. The highest preceding record for any calendar year was that of 1900, when the total exports were $1,477,946,118; and this highest preceding record for a single month was that of October 1900, when the total was $163,868,680. It was not until October, 1891, that the exports of any month reached as much as 100 million dollars, and it was not until 1896 that the exports of any calendar year reached as much as one billion dollars. During the four months of October, November, and December, 1891, and January, 1892, exports were for the first time above the 100 million dollar line, but in February, 1892, dropped again below that line, and so continued until near the close of 1896, when October, November, and December again passed, respectively, the 100 million dollar line. From that time forward monthly exports in excess of 100 million dollars were frequent, and from August, 1899, to the present time they have never fallen below 100 millions, except in the midsummer months of June, July, and August of 1902 and 1903, respectively. The annual exportation nearly touched the one billion dollar line in 1891 and 1892, being in 1891 970 millions, and in 1892, 938 millions, but dropped to 576 millions in 1893, 825 millions in 1894, 824 millions in 1895, barely crossing the one billion dollar line in 1896, but moving steadily and rapidly forward since that date. Comparing conditions in 1903 with those of comparatively recent years, it may be said that the total exports in 1903 exceeded those of 1891 by 53 per cent and those of 1895 by 80 per cent. Extending the study still farther back, it may be said the exports of 1903 were, in round terms, double those of 1888, two and half times those of 1878, four times those of 1869. Owing to the very marked decrease in imports in December, which month showed a fall of about 17 millions, as compared with December of the preceding year, the total of imports did not touch the billion-dollar line as had been expected, but was within about 4½ million dollars of that sum, being $995,478,101. This leaves the table of calendar years without a billion-dollar record up to this time, though the fiscal-year statement did show more than one billion dollars of imports in the year ending June 30, 1908. A comparison of conditions in the foreign commerce of the United States in 1893 with those of 1893 shows that the imports of 1903 exceeded those of 1893 by 219 millions, and that the export of 1903 exceeded those of 1893 by 688 millions. Carrying the comparison still farther back, it is found that the imports of 1903 exceeded those of 1893 by 808 millions, and the exports of 1903 exceeded those of 1883 by 689 millions. A comparison with 1873 shows that imports of 1903 exceeded those of 1873 by 400 millions, and the exports of 1903 exceeded those of 1873 017 millions. Thus imports increase House sat from 1873 to 1903, while the 14 of 1903 raised 161 per cent during the time. The following table shows the total imports and total exports of the United States in 1873, 1883, 1893, 1903: Year. Imports, Exports. dollars, dollars, 1873 595,248,48 567,757,867 1883 657,66216 795,209,316 1898 776,248924 876,108,781 1903 995,473,101 1,484,668,127 All the above figures it should be understood, relate to calendar-year im- ports and exports, the year ending December 31, and not in any case to the fiscal year ending June 30. The following table shows the total exports of the United States in each calendar year from 1890 to 1903: | Calender year. | Total exports. dollars. | | :--- | :--- | | 1890 | 857, 52, 548 | | 1891 | 970, 59, 646 | | 1892 | 938, 420, 660 | | 1893 | 876, 108, 781 | | 1894 | 875, 102, 248 | | 1895 | 824, 86, 136 | | 1896 | 1, 005, 847, 441 | | 1897 | 1, 699, 709, 045 | | 1898 | 1, 275, 516, 266 | | 1899 | 1, 275, 477, 971 | | 1900 | 1, 477, 946, 113 | | 1901 | 1, 465, 375, 860 | | 1902 | 1, 360, 685, 933 | | 1903 | 1, 484, 668, 127 | The Houston Church: I write you this ermine to inform you of the faithful work of the members of the Houston Baptist church, Muir, Ky., and other friends of good work in that vicinity during my pastorate. I took charge of that church last September one year ago, when things seemed some what gloomy and by the guidance of the Holy Spirit and the faithful assistance of the deacons we succeeded in getting Zion on route to success. Quite a number of the members fell in line and endeavored to do all they could to foster the much needed work in that section. Many have been restored, several by wate heare, five by baptism, indeed the Lord has blessed our efforts with much joyful success so much that we entered this year without owing a cent to any one. We raised during the year $476.425; papered our church; painted the pews, wainscoat and ceiling; built two new chimneys; bought two new stoves and done other things horrible for the cause. The good people of that district under the supervision of brother Edwarda a deson of the church and trustee of the public school, built a very nice school house in the church yard which is a credit to him and the people there, and they have a teacher that can not be excelled. I have not a large membership there but have the kind. Our membership is about 200. I am a very poor prescher I think yet the church has honored me with another call for this year and in the near future they will give me a reception in behalf of D. D. that was conferred on me by the National Corresponding College, of Vincennes, Ind. I am working for the Lord with all my might and hope you all will pray God to crown my efforts with success. The people of Houston did not forget me during the Christmas, they gave me sugar, coffee, flour, chickens, butter, eggs, preserves, money and other good things too numerous to mention for which I am indeed thankful and hope Santa Claus will call again in the near future. I have one of the best churches to it size in the state. May the Lord bless the christian work exceedingly this year in Kentucky and that all the Baptist of this State help our Moderator to raise $5,000.00 in August at Winchester. I will do all I can for my Lord. Yours for Christ A. W. HARRIS Midway, Ky. NEW ERA INSPITUTE Rev. R. P. Butler, Missionary for the Eastern District, will hold New Era Institutes as follows: First Church, Georgetown 27' Nov. 28 and 29. First Church, Paris, Dec. 16th 17th and 18th. Broadway, Winchester, Dec. 28th 30th and 31st. Pastors, Ministers and Sunday-school teacher, deacons and all christians workers are urged to attend and assist in the great work of building up our Master's kingdom. Bring your Bibles with you. LOUISVILLE, KY., FRIDAY JANUARY 22 1904. RAMBLING. A Visit to Washington City and the Home of Rambler's Ar important meeting of the Executive Committee of the Afro-American Council in December afforded Rambler the opportunity for a visit to Washington City and it proved to be very pleasant occasion in every respect. Leaving home on a morning train on the C. & O. R. R. R. the journey was completed without a peculiar incident. Arriving in Washington early the next morning Rambler found his way to Portor's Exchange Hotel where he found several members of the committee domiciled. After this a short while was spent with editor E. E. Cooper at the office of the Colored American. Brother Cooper is almost a genuine Kentuckian, having married one of its most lovely girls some years ago and in that way has established a relation which Kentuckians are always willing to recognize. Beside this the Colored American is one to our best race journals and fills a unique place in that field. Before the meeting of the committee Rambler called upon a few friends and made himself at home. The meetings of the committee have already been reported in your columns and need not be repeated. In the evening Rambler wended his was to the Kentucky colony where he received his usual cordial welcome. Even little Sarah and Willie Davis kept their eyes open until a late hour to greet us and in many ways added to the pleasure of our visit. Both of them are chips off of the old blocks. The suffrage convention received some of Rambler's attention as it was in session during part of the time. It was not as large a gathering as was expected and it was fearfully and wonderfully made. The suffrage question seemed to be a secondary matter with the convention and many other objects received more attention. Most of the business was conducted behind closed doors an unusual proceeding and even with that precaution the convention split upon a question about which there should not have been any iota of difference among colored people. One evening during Rambler's visit he enjoyed a delightful dinner in company with Mr. W. H. Davis at the beautiful home of Mr. and Mrs. Shelby J. Davidson. They have a lovely home and a lovely family. Mr. Davidson is an old State University boy and went to Washington some years ago where he has had a position in the Government services. He also studied law and holds a diploma from the law department of Howard University. Another evening Mr. W. H. Wright, formerly an attaché of your paper, who is living in Washington, gave Rambler an elaborate supper in one of the best restaurants in the city. Sunday was a busy day with Rambler and he had his hands full from early morn to dewvee. It rained in the morning, but cleared off about 9 o'clock and was a lovely day. Rambler always goes to Sunday School, so he spent an hour at Vermont Ave. Sunday School and then got to Berean Sunday School at the close. Both Sunday Schools were lively and interesting. Rambler sorshipped at the Berean church and heard an enjoyable sermon from Rev. Rivers the earnest pastor of the church. Rev. W. R. Pettiford, D. D., of Birmingham assisted in the services. At the conclusion of the sermon the ordinance of the Lord's Supper was administered and we witnessed something new under the sun. Many members of the church quietly excused themselves and the ordinance was administered to those who remained and not a word was spoken except in prayer during its observance. In the afternoon Rambler visited the Sunday school of the Episcopal church of which our young friend Mr. H. P. Slaughter is Superintendent and spent a few minutes profitably, and then went to the lyeum which meets at the second Baptist church every Sunday afternoon. There was the usual good attendance and the paper and the discussions were both interesting. The Lord's Supper was also administered at this church at the afternoon service. On Monday evening Rambler witnessed an exhibition in the church which was one of the best he has ever seen. Sunday evening Rambler heard a splendid sermon from Dr. George W. Lee at the Vermont Ave. church. It was one of the shortest sermons Rambler ever heard Dr. Lee preach and still it was one of the most eloquent. Rambler also spent a few minutes at the Lovely Zion Baptist church, Rev. S. G. Lampkins pastor. This was enough for one day and Rambler was perfectly willing to slumber without any rocking. One of the most enjoyable features of this stay was the time spent in visiting the Manuel Training School under the principalship of Dr. Bruce Evans, a most congenial and efficient instructor. This visit was made in company with Mr. W. H. Davis who was no less pleased than your scribe. This is one of the handsomest school buildings Rambler has ever seen and it is a model in equipment and work. The pupils are instructed in blacksmithing, machine and wood work, typewriting, mulinary, dressmaking and cooking and they seemed to be lighted with the instruction. The individual lockers of iron for the use of pupils is an excellent arrangement. They are mute open for perfect ventilation and each pupil places wraps, books, umbrellas so where they are perfectly secure as only one person has the combination. Rambler is at a loss to understand how so much hostility could be developed in a city against industrial training, that footers and petronizes such a magnificent training school as this. Mr. J. H. Merriweather and family, Mrs. J. A. Simmons and family, the Watson's, Ficklings, Weedons, Houstons, Slaughter, Davis and others Mrs. Charles R. Davis of Cincinnati was a guest of the Merriweather's. Mr. Fickling who was head waiter at the Gait House in Louisville years ago, is now connected with the war museum in Washington and showed Rambler through that institution admiring much to his fund of general information. Rambler had the pleasure of meeting President Roosevelt in company with other members of the Executive Committee of the Afro-American, Council Saturday morning and discussing some questions of interest to the race. An hour was also spent in a pleasant interview with Hon. John W. Yerkes, Commissioner of Internal Revenue. Mr. Yerkes is also the member of the National Republican Committee from Kentucky and is much interested in affairs in that state: Rambler is under special obligations to Messrs Cyrus Field Adams, H. P. Slaughter, W. H. Wright. W. H. and Leslie G. Davis for kindness shown during this visit which added much to his profit and pleasure. Returning home Rambler accepted an invitation from Rev. B. J. Davis to visit Brandsburg, Ky., one day during the Holidays. Saturday December 26th was the day selected and it was one of the coldest and most disagreeable days of the winter. The road from the railroad station to the town the day before was 18 inches of mud and this particular day it was frozen hard and in ridges about five inches deep. It was actually so rough that a person could hardly remain on a seat in a mail wagon in making the journey which required about one and a half hours to make the three and a half miles. Rambler was born in this town a few years ago and spent several years of his boyhood there amidst its hills and valleys. Well the day was pleasantly spent and especially was this true of the church meeting which was held during the afternoon. Returning in the afternoon. Rambler had the pleasure of waiting two hours at the station for a delayed train. Many amusing experience could be related of this trip which will have to be made at another time RAMBLER. Louisville, Ky. Doing the Right Thing The trouble begins with a tickling in the throat and a nagging little cough. Sorenges in the chest follows and the wonders if he is going to have an all winter cold. Probably, if he does the wrong thing or nothing. Certainly not if he uses Perry Davis' Painkiller, the stainch old remedy that cures a cold in twenty-four hours. There is but one Painkiller, Perry Davis'. A Word to the Baptist Brother- Hood of Kentucky, We are not like a great many others who are always speaking through the papers, although we enjoy reading the writings of our brethren and friends. We have two things about which we wish to speak in this article: First;—I want to call the attention of the Baptist host throughout the state to the fact that Rev. C.H. Parrish, D. D has been selected delegate to the worlds National Sunday-school Convection, which shall convene in Jerusalem Maron the 8th. He is calling upon the Baptist THE NATIONAL BAPTIST COMMENTARY FOR 1904. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34. 35. 36. 37. 38. 39. 40. 41. 42. 43. 44. 45. 46. 47. 48. 49. 50. 51. 52. 53. 54. 55. 56. 57. 58. 59. 60. 61. 62. 63. 64. 65. 66. 67. 68. 69. 70. 71. 72. 73. 74. 75. 76. 77. 78. 79. 80. 81. 82. 83. 84. 85. 86. 87. 88. 89. 90. 91. 92. 93. 94. 95. 96. 97. 98. 99. 100. STRICTLY ORTHODOX AND PURELY BAPTISTIC. A Commentary for the masses. Each lesson has (a) The Authorized and Revised Texts; (b) Outro text; (c) Lesson Setting; (d) Lesson Outline; (e) Daily Home readings; (f) Instructional Questions; (g) Instructional Questions Answered, etc. Its illustrations and practical suggestions make it helpful to teachers of limited experience. Every pastor, superintendent, teacher and missionary worker should have one. Order at once! PRICES: Cloth, 1.00; teacher and missionary worker, 63 cents. Half Morocco, single copy, 1.00; five or more to one address, 80 cents. A Complete Baptist Commentary—the First of its Kind Ever Published SUGGESTIVE ILLUSTRATIVE COMPREHENSIVE A Practical Sunday School Commentary In Invaluable Aid to Superintendents Sunday School Teachers and Christiane Workers. STRICTLY ORTHODOX A Commentary for the masses. Each lesson (b) Motto Text; (c) Lesson Setting; (d) Lea- troduction. (g) Exposition; (h) Oriental Teaching Points. (i) Historical question- suggestions make it helpful to teachers offi- cent, teacher and missionary worker shou- d single copy, 75 cents; five or more to one a- 11.00; five or more to one address, 85 cents. SEND ALL THE NATIONAL BAPTIST REV. R. H. BOYD 623 NORTH MARKET STREET ```markdown ``` to help him stick to it. But if I feel that we should put the matter before the people and encourage them to help him in this effort, I will not say any more about this matter at the present time as I hope to speak of it again in the near future. Secondly:—Lear friends your servant has had somewhat of a hard time all this winter by reason of the fact illness has been in my family for some time. And we are not well at this writing. On the 4th day of January the good Lord came and took from our fireside our dear little baby Carylene Fan Etta Reed who was just seven months and twenty-one days old. She was the joy of our hearts and the life of our home. But we are recorded by the language of Job who says "The Lord giveth and the Lord taketh away blessed be the name of the Lord." And we are certainly mindful that our loss is heaven's eternal gain and that we shall see her by and by. We ask the prayers of our brethren that the good Lord may stand by us in our sorrows. 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 retrieve 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. NEW ERA INSTITUTE. We hope to hold Institute beginning January 1904 as follows:— Henderson, Norris Chapel, January 6-8. Paducah, First Ward, January 20 22 Earlington, February, 3-5 Bowling Green, New Bethel, February 17 19. Elizabethtown, March 9-11- Hopkinsville, Main Street, March 23 25. We hope that the pastors and brethren in the above named uses will get together and arrange so to make the meeting a success. We can be done, and if they decide that it must be done, it will be done. The programme, as arranged is first class and the people would have the benefit of each lecture. This programme is being used all over the sts. among the Baptist white and black. The Lord bless the work. I am Yours in Service, P. H. KENNEDY, Henderson, Ky. Gen'l Missionary. --- ESTABLISHED1879 TIST COMMENTARY 1904. AND PURELY BAPTISTIC. On bas (a) The Authorized and Revised Texts; On Ordline, (b) Daily Home Readings, (c) Tracks to Drive, (d) Primary Flashlights, (e) Tracks to Drive, (f) Primary answered, etc. Its illustrations and practical united experience. Every pastor, superintendent, base one. Order at once. PACIFIC Cloth Address. 60 cents. Half Morocco, single copy. ORDERS TO ST PUBLISHING BOARD, D. D. D., Secretary. NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE. Welcome as Sunshine after a long stem is a feeling of relief when an obstinate, pitiless cold has been driven away by Allen'a Lung Balsam. Only people who have been cured of throatache and sore lungs by this remedy can quite realize what the feelings is. There is no opinion in the Balsam; its good effect is radical and lasting. Take a battle home to day. State Mission Work. Money for Third Quarter not here- before reported: Cadiz Bishl church State Mi s on Work $5.00. Sunday School 1st. ch. Henderson $500. Cadiz, Sunday School, $1.00 Louisville, Calvary, $5.00. Louisville, Calvary, Sunday School $2.00. FORTH QUARTER. Owenton Baptist church $1 25 Mayslick 1.00 Brandenburg .51 Mindlesborough 1.65 Louisville. 9 h street, 3.00 " Zon 1.75 The following amounts have been received by the new penny ticket sys- tem: Mrs. Henrietta Garrett Louisville $1.00 " A. T. Williams " 1.00 " A. B. Crutcher " .25 " Callie Blanco South Union 1.00 " Salie Morton " 1.00 " Maggie Reed, Barlow 1.00 " Cyndie Enders " 1.00 " Calie Mingo, Bandana 1.00 " Lottie Arnett, Providence 1.00 " Irene Ware, Henderson 1.00 " Amie Misa " .63 " Hulda Hargroves, Earlington, .60 " Oie Gaines, Sebree 1.00 " Bettie Lotchspeach Hazlewood 1.00 " Laura Allison, Franklin 1.00 " Mary Massey, Bowling Green 1.00 " C. Newsom, Princetown 1.00 R. C. Barnes, Madisonville 1.00 Richard Roulster " 1.00 Pool. P. T. Frazer, Hopkinsville 1.00 Rev. John Garnett, Glasgow .75 P. H. KENNEDY, General Missionary. 927 Clay St., Hendereu, Ky. WANTED—TRUSTWORTHY LADY or gentleman to manage business in this county and adjoining territory for a house of solid financial standing $20.00 straight cash salary and expenses paid each Monday direct from headquarters. Expense money advanced; position permanent. Address Manager, 605 Monen g., Chicago. PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY. One year to any one who will send us five names on $6.45 The date on the label of your paper shows to what one you have paid. It is one both as a receipt and a request for payment. If proper credit has not been given within two or three weeks from time of payment, notify us. Also notify us promptly of any change in Post Office address so that there may be no error or delay in delivery of paper. This paper is regularly mailed to subscribers until a definite order to discontinue is received and the subscription paid in full to the time the order is given. One of the vexing questions with which we must deal to-day is the church and the young people. This question is receiving serious consideration from both pulpit and press, and, yet no one so far, has given us a satisfactory solution to it. About the best solution was advanced in a recent meeting of ministers and if it was generally practiced we think in a few years we should see a marked improvement in our congregations. In this meeting the consensus of opinion was that the best way to bind the young people to the church is to give them employment in the church. - The Torchlight. This interesting subject is a proper basis for an earnest discussion and the suggestion made is yes, and pertinent but one of the essentials is to first get your hand on the young people, and this is absolutely necessary before you can give them employment in the church or elsewhere for good. Too many church people are indifferent about this important matter and pay too little attention to the matter of either the conversion or culture of the young people both of which must precede active church work. It is not so difficult to get them interested in religious work if they are started right and trained right and this can only be done by those who are in touch with the young people. By this we do not mean that there must be an approval of any of their errors but rather that sympathy and interest which bring human hearts and actions into unison with each other. ONE of the needs of the school system of this city is a new High School building for the accommodation and instruction of the rapidly increasing number of pupils who attend there from year to year. It goes without saying that it is needed and greatly needed in order that the best results may be secured for the money expended. The School Board provides liberally for the schools but their work could be greatly improved if a suitable building for the High School was provided. There are too many departments in the one building for the best work to be done, however competent and efficient the teachers may be and it will be a great benefit to all if the High School is given separate quarters, and it be equipped with the necessary apparatus. As it is now only a part of the pupils can get in the chapel at one time and thus they are deprived of these gatherings. This is need of the system and at this time it is to be hoped that our School Board will see its way clear to provide it this year. THE Chicago Tribune is doing excellent service for society by publishing annually the lynchings occurring during the previous year with the causes. This list from year to year has completely destroyed the argument, that in the case of Negroes that it is usually for the nameless crime, for only eleven positive cases of the kind AMERICAN BAPTIST FRIDAY JANUARY 22.1904. have been reported and only ten for attempted criminal assault. Of the 104 lynchings for 1903, 57 are credited to the four States of Georgia, Mississippi, Louisiana and Arkansas, while the balance of the country is credited with 47. This is a slight increase over 1902 when there were 96 lynchings. Seventeen whites, one chinaman, and eighty-six Negroes constitute the nationalities represented, showing conclusively that color prejudice has far more to do with this degrading lawlessness than does the magnitude or the character of the crime. Perhaps after a while the people will rise to the dignity of the occasion and suppress violence of every character, it matters not under what pretext it may be committed. ONE of the best signs in the state is the fact that colored men are aspiring for recognition in the party and in the councils of the party and this is as it should be. The Republican State Convention has not yet been called but the candidacy of several prominent men for delegates have been announced and the prospect for a lively contention is more than probable. Among the prospective candidates is Rev. W. H McRidley of Cadiz, one of the most earnest and active Republicans of the First District. He has always been active in the campaigns in his district and he is deserving of the honor to which he aspires. If his friends are as active as they should be there should be little doubt of his success and it could be barely placed upon worthier shoulders, for he is intelligent, honest and competent. Colored Republicans in other districts should follow in the notice indicated by Dr. McRidley and seek honors of this kind. Let Us Push The B. Y. P. U Work In Central Kentucky. Whereas we have in several churches in the Central District the organization known as the Baptist Young Peoples' Union, which has for its object, (1) "To secure the increased spirituality of the Baptist young people." (2) "Their stimulation in christian service." (3) "Their edification in scriptural knowledge." (4) "Their instruction in Baptist doctrine and history." (5) "Their enlightment in missionary activity." Realizing that the above organization has wrought untold good in churches where it has been kept alive, that many have been led to embrace Christ, young Christians made stronger the churches more active, the pastors helped as never before. And whereas the future church depends upon the training of the youth of to-day. Therefore, be it. Resolved, that we who are deeply interested in the welfare of the young people within our churches and we who have the Negro race at heart' that we meet organize next June, an organization known as the Central District B. Y. P. U. That all pastors, presidents, and active workers for the Lord wishing to join us or favoring this movement, or wishing information, write Bro. C. M. Hammonds, 712 W. Kentucky St. Louisville, Ky. C. M. Hammonds, Pres. City B. Y. P. U. Geo. R. Carmen, Pres, Beargrass B. Y. P. U. L. H. Coatley, Pres. Calvary B. Y. P. U. Miss Alice L. Dortch, Pres, Centennial B. Y. P. U. T. J. Talley, Pres Zion B Y. P. U. Miss Dora English, Pres "N" St. B. Y. P. U. Mrs. Serena Offutt, Pres Portland B. Y. P. U. T. J. Dorsey, Pres. Lampton St. R. Y. P. U. Mrs. Katie Morris. Pres. Ninth St. B. Y. P. U. Mrs. Millin Rowe, Vice Pres. Little Flock B Y. P U. Rev. H. A. Keeton, pastor, Bardstown, Ky. Rev. G. W. Floyd, pastor Bethel Church, Anchorage, Ky. BELLS Buel Alloy Church and School Bella. **Send for** Catalogue. The C. S. BELL, Chelsea, Hillsboro, NEWS AND NOTES There is a class of so called race leaders, that needs a double dose of purgetive, this class attempt to raise themselves by continually finding fault with others. The man who reads a paper and will not pay for it, is like the man who will hear preaching and will not put any money in the collection plate. Did it ever occur to you reader that the label on your paper indicates how promptly you pay your debts. Read it this week and see what it will suggest. Information of a very important nature awaits Rey. R. H Orerall at this office. If any friend will ad vise us of his wheabouts it will be appreciated. He is well known in Kentucky and formerly pastored at Campbellsville and Pleasant Ridge churches. 2T. The Negro must struggle onward and upward relying upon honesty, of purpose and the exercise of a faithful zeal and a heart devoted to God to give him the victory in the end. Trials serve only, as a rule, to fit and prepare one for harder and sharper conflicts. So labor on patiently. Train ourselves more for the great duties of life. This is no time for playing to the galleries. Any man who wants to help the Negro will join his forces with the rank and the face of those who are fighting to maintain our rights: he will not go 'off in a corner and set up a shop for himself. The notoziety seekers had better look up something less important to play with at this time. --- The residence of Rev. J. B. Winrow in Eminence Ky. was destroyed by fire last Friday night from an unknown cause: His family barely escaped and everything in the house was buried. It was insured but not to its full value. Bro. Winrow has our sympathy in his distress. Bishop C. B. Galloway, of Jackson Miss, has consented to preach the Commencement sermon at the Tuskegee Institute. May, 22d. Bishop Calloway is one of the most Prominent men in the South, and his presence will add greatly, we are sure, to the pleasure of the Commencement exercises. Annual Report of Zion Baptist Sunday School, Louisville, Ky. We could not feel like proceeding at once with our report of the Zion Baptist Sunday School for the year ending 1903, until we had given praise unto the Lord for the many blessings He has invoked upon us during the past year. As I stand before you this morning and read the annual report of the Sunday School, I have been made to feel glad that the Almighty has spared me another year to stand in your midst and read to you again of the work the Sunday School has accomplished. He has spared me for some reason I know not, but to my own knowledge, there is a greater work to be done by me this year than last year. Since this time last year thousands have died and gone into eternity, into that world unknown to us. But you are yet spared and left here for a purpose. I would say to you this morning, dear Christians friends, grasp the opportunity, and through your Christian religion and efforts do more work for the Lord than last year. Do not let an opportunity pass when ever you can do some kind favour or Christian act for some one else. All Christians need each others encouragement and each others aid. The world is demanding more of the Christian religion to-day than she has ever done before. There- fore it behooves each Christian to be up and doing and about your Father's business. We want more than your encouragement, we want you to attend our Sunday School and become a part of our school. We have a good and beloved pastor, a God fearing man, one who is and has been through his instrumentality a great help in the edification both of our Sunday School and Church, in the person of Rev. W. H. Craighead. The Sunday School has prospered both spiritually and financially this past year. The attendance has been very good and a number of new scholars added to our school this past year which shows that our school is making progress. From the showing of all past records the school has prospered better financially, than any preceding year, which we are all proud to know. The Sunday School has paid on more money than heretofore, but the Lord has blessed us. We have given to everything this past year that has asked aid of us and helped along all lines. By so doing we have fulfilled the blessed saying in the Sacred Book, "It is more blessed to give than to receive." No gloom has been cast upon our school this past year by being visited by the pale hand of the Blessed Sleep. The great curtain has not yet been dropped before us to shut our view from the worldly scenes. Thanks be to the Lord, for his mercy endureth forever. Peace and prosperity has reigned among the officers, teachers and scholars; all have worked in union together. Where there is union, there is strength. I feel proud and happy both when I look and see that we have in our midst an old veteran and a earnest and zealous Sunday School worker in the person of kto. Isaac Leadford. I feel to speak of him individually, because he is such an earnest Sunday School worker and he is numb-red among the oldest superintendents in the state of Kentucky, I learn. He began his work in the Sunday School before many of us were born and is still laboring faithfully, not yet tired. And I have heard him say in the Sunday School, he expects to labor until the Master calls him from labor unto reward. O! that we had more such faithful workers. May the Lord bless him for the work he has accomplished. I also wish to speak of a dear lady in our midst whom we all love as a Christian woman, in the person of Miss N. L. Frye. She has been a help and has done much good for our sunday school, since she has been in our midst. She labors earnestly and faithfully. We pray for Miss Frye's success and pray the Lord may bestow many blessings upon her. There are other good faithful and earnest workers in the sunday school I would like to mention, but time will not permit. We pray for them and ask the Lord to invoke his many blessings upon them. Blessed be the name of the Lord Bless the Lord for His manitold blessings Your humble servant and Secretary, EUGENIA PIERCE. Louisville, Ky. A Pleasant Visit Enjoyed. I am indeed pleased in stating that I have just returned to my home from a pleasant visit made to Jellico, Teun., being so kindly requested by Rev. P. H. Clark to go and preach for his people on last Sunday as he is away assisting Rev. Wm. Johnson in a series of meetings at the Ninth St. Church, of your city. I went and did what I could by the Lord's aid. I found the church and sunday school alive both spiritually, and financially. Besides being liberally rewarded for my services the following named gave me birthday presents to the value of $6 oo as I was 58 years old last Friday and for which they have my thanks and prayers. Bro. G. L. Bailey, socks; Sisters Fannie Bailey, sugar; Arena Boan, N. E. Cor. Fifth and Market Streets Boxes for rent in Strongest Safety Vault. $5.00 per year and upward. sugar; Flemie Morten, handeke-chiefs; Annie Anderson, handeker-chiefs; Ella Sweat, handekerchief; Lucy Knight, sausage; Mary Toliver, blackberries. Bro. W H Foster 25 cts., S. Grant 15 cts. ters Barbara Grant 50 cts., pannie Bailey 25 cts., Bro. W. J Bowles 25 cts., sister Laura Bowles 25 cts. Bro. E B. Johnson $194. J W. LACKEY Stanford, Ky. NOTES OF LOCAL INTEREST The B. Y. P. U. of the Zion Baptist Church held services last Sunday afternoon in memory of Mrs Virginia King its founder Mr. T. J Talley presided and Miss N. L. Frye led the service The ordinance of the Lord's Supper will be administered at Lampton St. Church next Sunday afternoon. Rev. B. J. Garrett of Hopkins ville, is assisting Rev. C. C. Bates in an interesting meeting in the Lampton St. Church. Great interest is being shown and a number of professions have been made. Mr. T. Thomas Fortune, Editor of the New York Age has been in the city several days this week the guest of this office Dr. S.A. Furniss of Indianapolis was in the city this week. Mrs S. A. Fitzbutler has gone to Chicago on a short visit. The Red Cross Sanitariam has secured new quarters on S. Shelby St. and will remove there about Feb. 1. Calvary Baptist Church was crowded to the doors last Tuesday evening to hear T. Thomas Fortune, Editor of the New York Age lecture on "The Race Problem." Many were turned away unable to secure admittance. It was not only an appreciative audience but a sympathetic one and thoroughly enjoyed his burning words. The address was thoughtful and convincing and as an evidence of interest the audience promptly raised a collection of $16 50 for the work of Afro-American Council in whose interest the meeting was held. The Local Council decided to hold a meeting in February of which due notice will be given. Rev. J. M. Montague the blind preacher is assisting Rev.J. T.Morrow in a revival at Quinn Chapel. Bro Montague is one of the sweetest singers in the state as well as a good preaerer and everybody is invited to hear him. Meetings are held every evening. Hon. T. Thomas Fortune, editor of the New York Age addressed the High School pupils in Chapel last Wednesday morning. Examinations begin in the High School next Monday. The Principals had an interesting meeting at the Central School Monday afternoon for the purpose of arranging for the School exhibit at the St. Louis Exposition The teachers of the Main St. School are planning to provide for indigent pupils in that district so as to keep up the attendance "Deeper than the need for men, deeper, far, than the need of money; aye, deep down at the bottom of our spiritless life, is the need for the forgotten secret of prevailing world-wide prayer." SCHOOL NOTES --- YOUR FIRST DOLLAR is at inspiration to you that will make it easier and easier for you to SAVE. Get one of our little banks and s tart savings account that will bear 3 per cent COMPOUND INTEREST on your savings. We take deposit of from 25c to $5,000. Call for particulars. Open Daily until 3 P. M. Saturdays until 7 o'clock. KY. 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OFFICE HOURS: SUNDAY: 1. m. to 11 a. m. 10 to 11 a. m. 2. m. to 3 p. m. 7 to 8 p. m. 8 p. to 9 p. m. ins PRESTON ST., LOUISVILLE, KY. J. R. NEIGHBORS, The Elite Photographer, Ralarging, Butt as and Framing a Specialty MOME PHONE 4918 912 W, Walnut St. LOUISVILLE, KY Milton's Cate. 815 W. BROADWAY, LOUISVILLE, KY. Meals at all Hours. Best Service at the most Reason- able Rates. DIVE US A TRIAL. AMERICAN BAPTIST, FRIDAY JANUARY 22. (1904. FALMOUTH, KY. Several years ago, myself, Rev. J. H. Ross and Hon. Wm. Southgate and a few others organized to celebrate Emancipation Day Jan. 1st of each year. Since the beginning I have spent my New Years day wite the citizens at Falmouth and this was the first year missed by Rev. J. H. Ross, he being on the program in Cincinnati. The meeting was at the Baptist Church; you ought have seen me marching at the head of the column behind a field band composed of three young men, Black, Ayers and Whaley. The Emancipation Proclamation was read by Miss Mary E. Miller; Scripture Reading Rev. H. A. Forman; Prayer Rev. Chas Chenault; Recitations by Misses Carrie Southgate, Mary S. Wilson, Mrs. Maggie Willet; Address "Our mistakes and how to right them," Rev. H. A. Forman "True Patriotism" by the writer. Short talks by several. One feature of the day was the appearance of old sister Millie Murrell who came soon in the morning and stayed all day; grand when you think she is just at the century mark nearly one hundred years. We had an enjoyable time. I remained over Snuday and after service, Deacon Wilson went to the rear of the church and before the benediction, came up the aisle laden with bundles and baskets and laid them at my feet, saying this is not all we think of you, but simply a token of our friendship and only wish we could do more. I tried to make a speech of acceptance but what could I say. Well I just shed a few tears of joy and dismissed the congregation. The presents were as follows:—Sisters Millie Murrell jelly and sugar Kate Hall sugar and jam; Ellen Hand sugar and aprons for wife; Callie Broadus pickles; Martha Wilson fruit; Mary S. Wilson handkerchief; Dorcas Cass jelly; Rachel Fusser blackberries; Maggie Hall, corn; Rachel Conrad,fruit, tomatoes hose for wife; Mary E. Miller, shirt for wife, hair brush with name, looking glass, cigar-holder for son. Bros. H. Hall, coffee; W T.Miller, money; J. L. Wilson, loving cup, aprons for wife; H Porter perserves Church $6 06. So far as I know the same friendship and brotherly love exist between pastor and church that existed six years ago. We are moving along nicely, being in close touch with three cities—Cincinnati, Newport and Covington. Many people go to these paces to work and to some extent my church suffers thereby. But we will watch unto prayer and wait on the Lord. Pray for us. H. D. COLERANE. Kentucky Normal and Industrial Institute Notcs. Our regular Public Rhetoricals began the third Friday night. The exercises proved to be very successful as heretofore. The holidays have come and gone and many of our students visited their home, and have returned to resume arduous work. The regular monthly social was held in the chapel Friday, Jan. 8. A very enjoyable time was spent by all who attended welcoming new students. Rev. C. C. Wakefield attended chapel exercises accompanied by two Missionaries from Africa, Revs F. Saloni and Peter T. Mnyqibisa, who sang and prayed for us in their own native tongue. Rev. Masterson of Wilberforce O., and Rev David, city, visited chapel exercise Wednesday morning. The torner conducted devotional exercise. Rear Admiral C. Todd, U. S. N. lectured Friday eve., Jan. 15 Quite a large and appreciative audience was out to hear him. He told us of many wonderful things, among them of his trip up the Amazon River. Those who accompanied the speaker were Dr. S.B.Holmes and Senator D'Haven of Oldham County. Among those who attended the lecture were , Misses Zoe Jackson of Washington and Agnes Garrad of Ft. Scott, Kan , Mrs. F. David and Misses Martha Williams, Sallie Williams, Mrs. Sarah Welch, and Messrs T. K.Robb, T. J.Craig and others. Among the latest to matriculate are: Misses Cora Salee, Sallie Gilbert, Mattie Dorsey, Sallie Lewis, Susie Gardner, Mary Wilson, Bettie Duncan, Katie Mills, Franklin Broad, Rebecca Wilson. M. & F, COLLEGE NOTES Hopkinsville, Ky. Friday, Jan. 8, was Public Rhetorical for the Second Year Preparatory Class. Mr. C. D. Beasley carried off the honors. He spoke from the subject "Liberty." The First Year Preparatory class rendered an excellent program last friday, Jan. 15. January 8, the Dupee Literary Society was addressed by Mr. Chas. Calloway, a gentleman who is in the city in the interest of the copper interest of Montana. He made a very pleasing address. The society seems to be taking on new life. Rev L. B. Banks preached for Rev. B. J. Garrett, at the Main St. Baptist Church, Sunday the 10 inst Rev. John F. Tevis of Shelbyville, after a p'easant visit returned to his home last Friday morning Sunday, the 17 the students attended services at the Virginia St., Baptist Church and all enjoyed the services by Dr Williams. We will say for the benefit of those who have children in our boarding hall, or thinking of sending them to M. & F. College, that we now have a regular night watchman and every precaution is being taken for fear of an accident in the way of fire, etc. We were all glad to see Mr.Peter Morgan out Sunday. He is an old friend of the College and has rendered valuable aid with his club, He and his two daughters, Juanitu and Lillie B., inspected the building and rooms and expressed themselves as being well pleased with our arrangement. Visitors:—Mrs. Maggie Thomas and husband, of New Orleans;Mrs. Maggie Bass, Loveland, O., Mr. J. H, Frazer, Allensville, Ky. City:—Mr.Andrew Wimms, Miss Katie B. Mose'ey, Susie L'Billing, Alice L. Williams, Mrs Susie Bronough, and Mrs. Mat. Campbell. We were very glad to have Rev. Wm. H. Leavell, D. D., (Trustee.) Princeton, Ky., visit us and speak to our school. Enrollment this week:—Boarding Hall:—Miss Susie B. Thomas, Morton's, Ky.. and Master Robert Brown, Barnes, Ky. City:—Miss Elva Lindsey and Johnnie D. Watts. Rev. L. B. Banks and wife, who are on the sick list are much better. A Pastor Stormed. On December 28th, 1903 while many of the mothers were being remembered with pleasant and profitable gifts a good number of the Brownboro Baptist Church members and friends surprised me by cheerfully giving me quite a nice box of many things which served to make pastor and family eappy and thnkful. Sugar, coffee, tea, beans, rice, peaches, preserves, conned fruit, condies, nuts, apples, shoes, clothing and tos for Ruth and little J. M. Jr. When it is cold, snowing, sleeting or when a pastor is sick or burdened is the very time to remember him in this way. This number of choerful gives shall have my prayers, and zealous service. Sister A. A. Caldwell said. "Everything comes to those who wait." The Brownsboro Church is in good condition, having as her head Jesus Christ, the Bible as her guide One Lord, one faith, one baptism as her motto Saving Souls as her aim, and better work for 1904 as vow. Members and friends once more I truly thank you for kindly remembering me, a rich reward will surely follow. At this writting we are in the midst of death. Sister Lou Derrett, the mother and oldest member of the Smithfield Baptist Church died Sunday, eve Jan. 17, and was interred in the Smithfield Cemetery. S. 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By the Quarterly System is offered unrivaled opportunities for those who must retain teaching positions as a means of livelihood, and yet desire to study Medicine. STUDY MEMBER Louisville FIFTE Recognized by all the School, and have Laboratories and Hospitals Nearly 100 Grades them enjoying a lucrative School of Medicine continues throughout terms of three months student to credit for a Terms January of each term. Student Department session is divided For further information W. A. L. D. L. KNIGHT, Pres. & Mgr. R. I. SMIT W. T. GARNETT, Collector. THE LOUIS BLACKSMITH AND INCORPOR 920 NINTH STREET, BET Home Tele Practical Horseshoeing, Wagons Blacksmith Work a Specialty. Wagons of all kinds to loan Quick service one satisfaction guarantee and from all parts of the city STUDY MEDICINE AND PHARMACY AT THE Louisville National Medical College FIFTEENTH YEAR. Recognized by all State Boards. All buildings are the property of the School, and have been entirely remodeled with fully equiv. 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Elegant Day Coaches, with the Monsoon celebrated his-back seats, Parlor and Dining Cars. Close connections at Chicago with trains and boats for the resorts of Michigan, Wisconsin and Minnesota. French Lick & West Baden Springs (reached only by the Monon) The remedial properties of the various springs at these famous resorts are world-renowned for chronic ailments of Stomach, Liver, Kidneys and Bowels. You drink the water—nature does the rest. Send for Booklet giving hotel rates and full information. E. H. BACON District Pass. Agt., Louisville, Ky. Sunday School Lessons THE LORD CALLS FOUR DISCIPLES. Luke 5:1-11. Motto Text—"If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples. —John 8:31. "And it came to pass that as the people pressed upon him to hear the word of God."—It speaks well for these men of Galilee that they were so eager to hear the Word of God. And it is the only thing which men will hear for any length of time. "He stood by the lake of Gennesaret."—This is called Cimereth in the Old Testament from its resemblance in shape to a harp. It is also called the sea of Galilee and the sea of Tiberias. It is a beautiful sheet of clear water through which the Jordan flows on its way to the Dead Sea. It is only a small lake, ten or twelve miles long and not quite seven miles broad at its widest. But in the time of our Lord it was the center of activity in that region, many towns on its shores and its waters covered with boats. It was a famous fishing place. Ver 2. These boats were drawn upon shore. The fishermen had been fishing during the night, which was considered the most favorable time. Now they were cleaning their nets of the mud and matter accumulated during the fishing. They were also engaged in mending their nets. "And he entered into one of their ships which was Simon's —Simon was already a disciple as was his brother Andrew, who was also an owner of the boat. "And prayed," simply means requested him. The people could hear much better, as they sat on the curving shore, if our Lord was a little way out in a boat. "Launch out into the deep, and let down your nets for a draught."—Being about to call these fishermen to leave their work and follow him, our Lord strengthens their faith with a mir cle. These four men were already disciples (see John first chapter), and had accompanied the Lord for a while. But on their return to Galilee they had gone back to their work, not yet having been called to give it up entirely. "We have toiled all the night, and have taken nothing."—The night was the best time for fishing. As they had tailed then, Peter would not of his own accord have thought of trying again in the morning. "Nevertheless at thy word I will let down the net."—There is faith and propt obdience. It seemed a useless thing to do so to those experienced fishermen, but since the Master said so, they did not hesitate. Such obedience simply to his authority when men cannot see any advantage to accrue is always well pleasing to God. "And when they had thus done they inclosed a great multitude of fish."—There were two kinds of infidelity, one of which frankly denies the miracle, and the other admits miracles, in a general way, and then tries to explain all the supernatural away. These seem to think the Almighty is so feeble and managing this little grain of sand, which is all the earth is as compared to the universe, is such a difficult work for Omnipotence, it is necessary to assist him by making the miracles as easy as possible. This explains that our Lord's keen eye no doubt saw a great shoal of fish at the place to which he told them to launch! For one I decidedly prefer the frank infidels who deny miracles altogether. Simon Peter certainly knew as much about the fishing in that lake as these modern explainers away of the miracles, AMERICAN BAPTIST, FRIDAY JANUARY 22, 1904 and he was thoroughly impressed with the draught as a distinct evidence of divine power. "And their net brake"—"was breaking," began to break is the correct translation. Hence the call to John and James, their pardners, to come quickly with their nets. "When Simon Peter saw it he fell down at Jesus' knees."—"And feeling of intense overpowering awe came upon Simon. The very fish of his native lake, then, were subject to this strange holy Man! This was no mortal thought the fisherman, and he fell at the Master's feet."—Pupil Commentary. "Depart from me; for I am a sinful man, O Lord."—Man's first thought when in the presence of holiness, whether it be the presence of God or his holy angels, is of his own sinfulness. He shrinks back as did Adam among the trees of the garden. With this awe, this universal acknowledgment of guilt, is also mingled fear arising from a consciousness of deserving punishment. Peter's "depart" meant that he felt himself utterly unworthy of our Lord's presence, and not his dislike to that presence. Heaven would be a place of torture to a sinful man who should, find admittance there. To enjoy God's presence his creatures must be like him. "For he was astonished"—and well he might be. They had caught nothing during the time most favorable for fishing, and now at the Lord's word their ships were filled. "Fear not."—The words so often spoken by God and the angels to man trembling from a consciousness of guilt. "From henceforth thou shalt catch men."—The word translated means "to take alive." "It is for life, not far death, that men are taken in the Gospel net."—Peloubet. There are many analogies between the fishermen's work and the preacher's which teachers will readily see. "And when they had brought their ships to land, they forsook all, and followed him."—Their all was not much, but it was their all. They made no reservations; they asked no questions. He bade them follow him and they obeyed promptly. John and James left the more, for they had hired servants in their boat, but they went as readily as did the poorer men, Peter and Andrew. Such were those old disciples, Yet professing Christians in this day hesitate about leaving not their all, but their worldly pleasures and sinful amusements. City Minister's and Deacon's Cönference This body met Monday morning at Green St. Church. Members present:—Revs Frank, Craighead, Reynolds, Johnson, Watson, Coleman, Rhodes, Settles, Marrs, Bates Bowen, Perdue, Gaddie, Parrish, Merrifield1; Hines, Alexander, Blue, Wm. Reed, Keeton, Jones. Jacobs, Brethren:—Generals, Martin, Weber. Visitors:—Revs. J. Vinegar, B. J. Garrett, D. Lucas, N. Caldwell, P H. Clark, and Mrs. Holsten. Rev. J. H. Frenk, D. D., presided and. Revs. I H. Rhodes and Settles conducted devotional services. REPORTS Lampton St.—S S. 109, collection $2.63; Rev, B. J. Garrett preached; eight for baptism, three restored and two by relation; collection $45.25. Antioch—S. S. 20, collection 50; Rev. H. L. Jones preached, one by relation; collection $11.20. Junkins Run—Pastor preached; collection $4.25. Elk Creek—Pastor preached; collection $5.26. Calvary—S.S.95. collection $2 85 pastor preached; Two received by relation; one for baptism and two under watchcare; collection $55.00. Ninth St.—S. S. 49, collection 73; Rev. P. H. Clark preached; fourteen for baptism and four under watchcare; collection $36.00. Green St.—S. S. 102, collection $2 68; pastor preached; two for baptism, collection $25.48. Beargrass—S. S. 33, collection 48; Rev. A. W. Simco and pastor preached; collection $12.00. Bland St—S. S. 20, collection 37; Rev. B. J. Hines preached; collection $3.90. Fifth St.—S. S. 249, collection $0.50; Revs. R. T. Frye and D. Lucas preached; one under watch- care; collection $50 00. Emmanuel—S. S. 95, collection $1.20; pastor preached; collection $17.90. Zion—S. S. 130, collection $3.00 pastor preached; one for baptism, two restored; collection $30.00. Jeffersontown—S. S. 20, collection 27: pastor preached, collection $12.41. Bethel—Pastor preached, one for baptism; collection $3.36. Rose Hill—Pastor and Rev. S. W. Warren preached, collection $2.00. Howards Chapel—S. S. 18, collection 13: pastor preached, collection $3.75. Mt, Eagle—S S.15; pastor preached, collection $1.10. Newburg—S S. 25, collection 15: pastor preached; collection $4.50. Little Flock—S.S. 47, collection 67; pastor preached: four for baptism; collection $10.25. Rev. J. H. Perdue answered the questions in the Query Box in an interesting and instructive manner. Rev. Wm. Johnson addressed the Conference upon "How to improve the Ministry." The address was very much enjoyed. When the visitors were introduced Rev. B J. Garrett made a short address which was unique and instructive. The usual announcements were made and the benediction pronounced by Rev. N Caldwell. The Phelps Hall Bible Training Connected with the Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute at Tuskegee, Ala., offers exceptional opportunities to young men wishing to prepare for the christian ministry. The chief aim of the instruction is to afford young men and women a comprehensive knowledge of the Euglish Bible and to implant in their hearts an ambition to dedicate their lives to the elevation and Christianization of their race. Stu-required to do missionary work in the various churches a d Sunday-schools near the institution and report on some each week. The teaching in the Bible school is wholly undenominational, the intention being not to oppose or antagonize any theological work gow being done, but rather to assist all denominations. Phelps Hall is three stories high. It contains a chapel, library, reading room, office and three recitation rooms b sides forty rooms to dormitory purposes. Rev. Edgar J. Penny is in charge of the work, and is assisted by Rev. B. H. Peterson and Rev. J. H. Gadson. A special course of lectures is given each year in the Bible school by Dr. C. O. Boote, o Selma, Ala., Rt. Rev. George W. Clinton of, N. C., and Dr H,T Johnson, of Philadelphia. Other notables also lecture from time to time. The teaching is free. The cost of board, including furnished oom, light, fuel and laundrying is eight dollars per month. Students are afforded an opportunity to work two or three dollars of this amount each month. In some cases arrangements can be made to work out the entire sum. Lack of means need debar none. Further information if desired can be secured by addressing BOOKER P. WASHINGTON, Principal Tuskegee Normal and industrial Institute, Tuskegee, HEAT WITHOUT COST? Yes! There has been recently inven- ted a small Radiator which, when at- tached to a wall, can be used to in- gest a chimney, utilizes the heat that otherwise wasted, and does not interfere out is positively sufficient to warm a room in cold or damp, chilly weather. All houses have certain *r* mm heaters. Bedroom needed at times, the Bedroom, Bedroom needed at times, the every house has a cold corner some- what that would be more comfortable if heated. The room is apposed to necessary heat in a few minutes. It is portable, can be carried to any part of the room, is better than an oil or gas stove. The Rai Radiator is easily adjusted; efficient and economical, no odor. Makes no dirt. The cost of heating, guiding does not exceed three cents a day. In sections of the country where malaria is prevalent its worth is not to be missed. One Dollar. Refunded if not as presented. Illustrated Booklet set free. GO TO THE PEOPLES DRUG CO. 12th. and CHESTNUT FOR PURE DRUGS AND CHEMICALS. 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