The American Baptist

AMERICAN BAPTIST. VOL. XXVI, NO.VI. THE HOMESTEAD ON THE HILL. Fair, fertile fields and grassy means, and orchard slopes between, A verdant lawn and garden sare, Sunshrined by forest green. Morn's earliest sunbeam gilds thy brow, And Spring's first kisses thrill, All nature loves thee well, I trow, Fair homestead on the hill. For many years I've wandered far, 'Mid summer and loses new, I't memory shone like con tant star Still p-linting back to you. Rach lovely spot some story holds, And all my pulses thrill With memories of past days and loves Sweet homestead on the hill. These nooks my dear grandparents loved, These flowers their beauty gave To fest, we scenes of days of grief. To bridal or to grave, Tis tree my broth e set with care, As though to leave some sign, Some symbol ever pointing where The stars in splendor shine, Still speaks of hope to hearts bereft Still whispers, "P-ace, be still"— Tou he for heaven's home has left The home tead on the hill. We meet but seldom round thy board, Nor oft thy welcome share; And many rooms are vacant now, New footsteps press thy stair, Sut when life's chequered curtains fall And evening shades grow coill May heaven's peace rest over all— Deaf homestead on the hill. —Irre. e Pomeray Shields, Monroe Center, Mich. Cold Comfort from Doctor. Doctor say neuralgia is not dangerous. This is poor consolation to a sufferer who feels as if his face was pierced with hot needles and torn with a throat pain of pinchers. A word of advice to him: stay indoors and use Perry Davis' Painkiller. The blessed freedom from pain which follows this treatment cannot be told. There is but one Painkiller, Perry Davis'. Baptist Historical Collection. Some of the members of the Baptist denomination may not be aware of the existence in America a very large and valuable collection of Baptist literature, which is accessible to all who may desire to consult it. It is the purpose of this sketch to inform our readers concerning the Samuel Colgate Baptist Historical Collection, which is permanently located in the fire-proof Library Building of Colgate University, Hamilton, Madison county, N. Y. Some years ago the late Samuel Colgate, of Orange, New Jersey, found it impossible to obtain certain information concerning one of the Baptist Societies. This experience led him to see the necessity for collecting material bearing upon Baptist History, that in the future there might be some center from which facts relating to the Denomination might always be obtained. The result of his labors for many years is found in this collection, which is the largest of Baptist historical material in this country, if not in the world. It contains at the present time 3,800 bound volumes, as well as about 75,000 unbound pamphlets and reports. It is rich in histories and memoirs of distinguished men of the denomination. In reports of conventions, associations, societies and records of missionary work, English and America, from the time of William Carey, it far surpasses all other collections. In fact it constitutes a library in itself. No expense has been spared in thoroughly cataloguing the material colllected, by the use of the well-known Dowey system, so that the vast amount of information contained in its volumes may be available in the shortest possible time. The maintenance of this collection, to say nothing of its original cost, is considerable each year, but by a wide provision in the will of the late Samuel Colgate, an ample endowment has been provided for carrying on the work. An extract from the Curator's report for the academic year 1902-19 2, may be of interest as showing the growth and population of this collection. "The number of volumes added this year has been 316. Of this number 68 were denoted. Beside these volumes 2,783 reports and 673 magazines and papers were received." "We have at present in the Historical Collection 2,800 volumes and perhaps 78,000 pamphlets. --- "The growing tendency to consult the collection for reference and study, both at home and abroad, has largely increased during the past year." There is no charge for consulting the Collection to anyone willing to visit Hamilton for that purpose, and a Secretary is constantly on hand to afford the visitor every facility. Those, however, who cannot find it convenient to make a personal search, may write the secretary, who will secure the services of some of the students of the Hamilt in Theological Seminary who are familiar with this collection, and can easily obtain the information desired. thousands of printed reports and pamphlets are still needed to make this Collection complete. Probably by far the greater number of these are now in existence, but are in the hands of persons who cannot appreciate their work to the denomination. Anyone having works bearing upon the history of any part of the Baptist church, such as historical addresses and sketches, ordination, installation, dedication, memorial, anniversary and coasional terms; church manuals and old records, reports of societies, minutes of associations and conventions, college catalogues, etc., will confer a favor upon the management of this collection by commencing with the Secretary at Hamilton, N. Y. The Negro's Right to Sit on Grand Juries by the United States Supreme Court. The Associated Press dispatch a day brought to the colored people of Montgomery and Alabama word as to the successful fraternity of one the cases carried to the United States Supreme Court by Hon. Wiltford H. Smith, 150 Nassau Street, New York City, the colored attorney who has represented them in the contest. Mr. Smith has been prosecuting in the state courts an attack upon the validity of the Alabama constitution which has fraudulent or disfranchised so many of our best citizens. One of these cases was submitted to the Supreme Court January 3, without argument, and two others were argued by Mr. Smith in the following day, January 4. The case submitted January 3, is the one in which a decision has now been handed down. It is a case carried to the Supreme Court to establish the right of Negroes to sit on Grand Juries in every Southern state, or wherever the Negro is brought before state courts on criminal charges. The following is the report sent out by the Associated Press, and establishes this light most clearly: "Washington, January 18th. "The United States Supreme Court today refirm the ruling made some time ago in the case of Carter vs. the state of Texas, to the effect that the exclusion of Negroes from grand juries in cases involving criminal charges against members of their race is in violation of the Constitution, and therefore, not permissible. The decision was delivered by justice H lines, in the case of a resident of Alabama, named Dan Rogere, who was indicted for murder by a jury composed entirely of white men, whom which, it is charged, all Ne roes were excluded because of their color. The Supreme Court of the state upheld the regularity of the action, but Rogers brought it to the Federal Court on a writ of error, with the result that the decision of the state court was reversed, and the case remanded to the state courts for further process. It not inconsistent with today's opinion. "The decision was based on the Carr case, in which it was held that exclusion of all persons of the African race from a grand jury which finds indictment against a Negro in a state court, when they are excluded entirely because of race or color, denied him equal protection of the laws, in violation of the Fourteenth amendment of the Constitution of the United States, whether such exclusion is through section of the Legislature, or through the executive or administrative officers of the state. "Now it is up to the Negro people themselves to contend for their rights in this matter. The highest judicial tribune in the land has vindicated the right of the Negroes to representation on grand juries, and our race throughout the union owes Mr. Smith a debt of gratitude which it will hardly be able over to pay. OBSERVER. BELLS Steel Alloy Church and School Belle. Send for Cleveland, Ohio to BELLS Church, 2221 N. Main Street, Cleveland, Ohio LOUISVILLE, KY., FRIDAY FEBRUARY 5 904. Negro Education Not a Curse. Mr. Editor- Having read carefully the account of the recent address of James K. Vardaman, published in your paper, relative to "Education Being a Curse to the Negro," I beg leave to give an explanation to those who have made such requests of me: and also to our friends who are likely to be misled because of such statements being herald abused. It is but with respect to Mr. Vardaman to say that he is purely a representative specimen of his constituency—the position the state of Minnesota holds toward the colored people is to well known. He having been elected upon the issue that the pool of houses should be closed to the Negro, such an address as given before the assembly, was a necessity in catering to the wishes of his people, even though all laws of philosophy and psychology should suffer. Education has its origin from "education" which in its simplest term means to lead, to draw out. Philosophically meaning to develop those in faculties given by the Creator, it uses a more useful subject, capable of moving in the society) of men and more intelligently using those talents by which we shall be rewarded in after life. We have proved the fallacy of the statement "education is a course," and shown that the lack of it would not only destroy the pen of good chizo soup while on earth, but curtail the happiness of the soul. Kape and assault, which seem to be so prevalent in Mississippi and the South, cannot be traced to education, its origin is earlier than Negro education, it originated from example and practice encouraged for 260 years by those who were dealing in human souls and the propagation thereby, meant dollars and cents. Nature must change her course. Wisdom says emphatically nay, when asked of the 250 years practice to produce mutilations and quadroons for money, if it can be wiped out within 40 years by abuse and brutality. The inquisition of the parents have been laid upon the people of Mississippi, of the South, and the United States, and all of us shall pay the price, till that which was taken shall be wollly returned. "To say that the slave committed but few unmentionable crimes," read us upon the lack of education by the writer, in failing to properly compose the conditions of the present and past, together with the progress of the nation. In those days the desires of the slave were encouraged and pacific regardless at color, as far as his master was concerned—it was money. Therefore rape and assault were unnecessary. Again, praising that there were many cases of unmentionable crimes against the fairer sex, it would not have been circulated through the papers as today because dailies, with there vast number of reporters, and press associations had not reached their present efficiency. Those are the facts that one must carefully consider before condemning Negro education. Mr. Varasman claims that the cause of the papers being blackened by the account of some crime, committed by a Negro brute is but the aspiration for social equality, encouraged largely by the character of education. We claim the responsibility tests largely upon the reporters of the crimes who magically the details and too often send fates reports, similar to a case that happens to be in my vicil. its where a Negro and a woman of color had been closely associated, their actions were whispered around this an infated day she, fearing detection, cried rape. He was hanged by a flandish mob; her once affectioned and beloved name, in stalling headlines. "A Negro Brut," scattered throughout the land, plaiting its stigma upon the whole Negro race. To attempt an experiment in this late age, 1894, to educate the heart and hand only—ignoring the mind, the seat of intelligence, by which all other faculties of man are governed—such an experiment, contrary to all natural and physical laws could only originate from men of Mr. Vaidaman's cabin, and tolerate by line pope of Mississippi. W. L. 1 EATY —Dayton Daily Press. UNIVERSITY NOTES --- The Literary Society last Friday night presented an excellent treat to all who were present. The selections rendered by Prof. Hathaway showed that he is a master in elocution. He cared the house by storm. The address by Miss N. H. Burroughs was well received We are always glad to welcome to our ex-relates all who enter so readily into the spirit of our University. Prof. Hathaway resed the faculty an students in the chapel Friday morning. He exhibited a veral pieces of the plastic art and had to leave them with us. He was glad to do so. Dr. Purce preached at Berean Sunday evening to a very appreciative audience. The new members of the choir added much to the music Examination are over and we are sending our energies now to the closing up of the second term. The third term will begin March 1st. March 4th is Rally Day, let us not forget to begin it time. We need one thousand dollars, and we ought to close it. I can be done if we will pull together. Deacon Haley's wife and son were with us Sunday evening. Berean will have commution next Sunday evening. Mr. Hugh Jefferson, who is in Chicago, sends for his church letter from Deacon to unite with key Fisher's council. Miss Mary B. Whitaker, one of our very best young ladies, leaves school to go to C. K.ville, Kau, with her parents who will make that their future home. Kentucky does not like to lose such a worthy family. Mr. K. S. Whitaker who is on the graduating class still not going to Kansas until he receives his diploma. Mr. G. W. Neighbors, propietor of the blue grass At School, Lexington, Ky., was in the city last week circulating among his friends. He did not forget to visit his Alma Maer. Rev. C. D. Douglass, D. D., of Lexington, Ky., is now pastor in Illinois. Our worthy sons are scattering themselves over the states. Several new students enrolled last week. And still they come. The write theological seminary students will give a bacquet at the time and place for holding the Southern Baptist convention next summer for the purpose of bringing finner students are friends together and to raise money for their school. Why can we not do the same thing in Winchester when the General Association meets? Let the graduates see to this. Let the graduates and friends of the of the University begin to plan how to make themselves a Winchester as they never have before. Let us have a united effort to make "Old State" what we would have it be. The graduates of some schools give every year, a certain percent of their income to their Ama Mate to raise an Endowment Fund, why can our graduates not do the same? Lt us do it and thereby, though in a feeble way, show our apreciation of what has been done for us. 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. Soil by drugists 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. To the Superintendents of Child- the B, W. E. C. Dear Sisters: I again appeal to you in the interest of the Children's Band. We came from our last Convention very much encouraged over our financial success; but we must continue to work to accomplish our undertaking. This work would not be confined to a few, but to the many Baptists of the State of Kentucky. The women are making a double effort; we children went to do likewise. Place some way that you can get the children interested in the work, have the bands met regularly. We aren't only after the amount the children send us for our work, but we want them trained to do religious work. THE NATIONAL BAPTIST COMMENTARY FOR 1904. 1. The image contains a black background with a white text area. 2. The text is not clearly visible due to the blurry quality of the image. 3. There are no discernible objects or elements present in the image. 4. The image appears to be a placeholder or a blank page. 5. The text content is not legible or readable from the provided image. 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FROM OWENS80RO Knowing as I do that information from this part of the purchase is always palatable, if therefore, whilst the waters seem to be disturbed will make a effort to step in that I or what I say of some might be a sweet place. Rev William Aizen formerly of Lexington, and for near two years the accepted pastor of the Sweeny street Baptist church during which time he has so lived that none in these parts speak of him only in praise. He is a staphed lided, one that is well worthy of his vocation. The first of December he had a slight attack of pneumonia but has recovered praise the Lord. A little over a month ago the National Correspondence College of Vincennes, Ind., conferred the degree of Doctor of Divinity upon the Rev. William Allen for which we are proud, so let God be praised all ye ends of the earth. We close with a plea for the prayers of the righteous which availeth much. ESTABLISHED 79 BAPTIST COMMENTARY 1904. AND PURELY BAPTISTIC. 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First Church, Paris, Dec. 18th 17th and 18 h. Broadway; Winchester, Dec. 28th 20th and 21st. Pastors, Ministers and Sunday-school teacher, deacons and all christians workers are urged to attend and assist the great work of building up our Master's kingdom. Bring your Babies with you. WANTRD—TRUSTWORTHY LADY r gentleman, to manage business in this county, and adjoining territory for a house of solid financial standing $30.00 straight each salary and expenses paid each Monday direct from headquarters. Expense money advanced; position permanent. Address Manager, 6.6 Moscon Bilt, Chicago. (ESTABLISHED 1879 ) PUBLISHFD EVERY FRIDA. OFFICK 710 FIFTH ST., LOUISVILLE, KY. "THE YEAR, in advance $2.25 AIR MONTH, " .75 THREE MONTH, " .40 ONE COPY FREE. One year to any one who will send us five names and $5g. The date on the label of your paper shows 18 what time you have paid. It serves both as a record and a request for payment. If proper credit has not been given within two or three weeks from time of payment, notify us. A's will adhere as promptly as any change in Post Office or address so that there may be no error or delay in delivery of paper. FRIDAY, JANUARY 29, 1963. WHETHER Gov. Vardaman of Miss., believes it or not he has made himself the Prince of Demagogues by the notorious references to his colored constituents in his inaugural address as Governor of that state. Gov. Vardaman hardly believes what he has said himself and he must have been playing upon the prejudice and ignorance of men of his own class rather than to convince serious and the thoughtful people that education has the tendency to increase criminal instinct in any case. All history is against such a theory and the record of the Negro since the days of emancipation prove its falsity. The criminals among Negroes no more belong to the educated class than they be long to the same class of any people and Gov. Vardaman simply shows his ignorance and prejudice when he makes such a declaration. Perhaps he was seeking notoriety and if he was he has succeeded but he has not discouraged a single colored man from acquiring education, all the wealth and all the virtues that will make any class of Americans industrious, law-abiding and intelligent citizens. WHEN the suggestion was first made to adopt an educational qualification for voters in this state it was claimed to be for the purpose of eliminating the vote of the ignorant and vicious classes, but in a telegram to the Courier-Journal from Frankfort last Friday announcing the call of the causes of the Democratic members of the Legislature to consider the question, it is stated to be for the purpose of placing an educational qualification on the Negro vote. Now may we ask why is the necessity more urgent to place it on one class of voters than upon another. Surely an ignorant white voter is no better qualified to enjoy suffrage than an ignorant colored voter. This is exactly the reason why it is so difficult to reach the conclusion that the matter of adjusting the race problem may not be left to the Southern white man alone, because almost invariably he is willing to place burdens on his neighbor that he is not willing to bear himself. He ought to be able to read any standard that he thinks the colored voter should reach and he ought in all fairness be willing to attain it under exactly the same conditions. The bill to disfranchise the Negroes in Kentucky was practically killed in the House of Representatives in Frankfort last Tuesday. The Democrats in Conference failed to reach an agreement on that subject Monday night and when the measure was reached in the orders of the day Tuesday, consideration was indefinitely postponed by a vote of 47 to 42. The motion to postpone was made by Mr. Klain a Democrat and 29 Democrats voted in favor of the proposition, showing as Mr. Wells another Democrat stated in the Conference that the bill was "morally wrong and politically bad." Whatever may have been the reasons which resulted in this action it is certain that the sense of fair play has not been destroyed among Kentuckians and that they still think it is unjust o abridge the rights of its citizens --- solely on account of color. At the same time we desire to admonish our people that the only safe plan is to prepare for an intelligent discharge of every duty that is incumbent: upon good citizens under the constitution. The era of peace and good will seems to be spreading in Virginia among Baptists and from present appearances others will be finally embraced within their folds. First, the First and Fifth Baptist Churches of Richmond, harmonized their differences in a becoming way, then the three separate Ministers' meetings broke down the imaginary bars and united in one body and now it is proposed to unite the two state organizations and let the great Baptist family in the "Old Dominion" dwell together in unity. This is right and proper and not an obstacle, real or imaginary, should stand in the way. --- THE Indianola, Miss., incident closed with the appointment of Mr.W.B.Martin, who was a bondman and friend of Mrs. Cox, as postmaster. The office has been closed for some time and as the commission of Mrs. Cox had expired and she declined a reappointment, the President appointed Mr. Martin to the position. This has been the subject of animated discussion for some time and as the office will now be re-opened it will be construed as a victory for those who opposed the retention of Mrs. Cox in the office. At the beginning the wrong way is inviting. Afterward it is disappointing. The Book of Proverbs has a powerful picture of sin, represented as a beautiful woman, who lives in a fine house and who invites foolish young people to come and dwell with her. Her mouth is smooth as oil, and her invitations as sweet as honey; but the Bible says the path to her house leads to death, and that her guests are in the chambers of hell. There is a way that seemeth right to a man, but the end thereof is death. At first stolen waters are sweet, but afterwards sin proves to be bitter as wormwood and sharp as a two-edge sword. The story of Adam in Genesis illustrates the folly of listening to the voice of temptation and gratifying appetite and suffering, the sense of sin and shame and estrangement from God in consequence. Esau parted with his birthright for a dinner of boiled greens, just as many persons now for the sake of an immediate gratification of appetite part with future and lasting joy and peace. And they who are tempted to take the broad and easy way of sin should consider what it may mean, not only for themselves, but for those dearest to them —R. J. Kent. IMPORTANT NOTICE The Green River Valley Ministers' and Deacons meeting will convene with the Baptist Church at Taylor Mines, Thursday before the fourth Lord's Day in February. Brethren from other districts are invited. We trust that the brethren belong to this district will be on hand, as so few attend, only when the meeting convenes with the Association and then have more to say than anyone else, and have done nothing for the general work all the year. Rev. Offutt and his good people are making ample provision to care for all who may attend. REV. WM. OFFUTT, Mod. REV. G. W. BROWN, Clk. SCHOOL NOTES Examinations are over and there has been a terrible shaking of dry bones. The Jefferson county teachers' will hold their final meeting Saturday, Feb 13, at the Court House building at 2 p.m. The following program will be rendered: "Nature Study in the Rural Schools," Prof. C. W. Houser. "Relation between the church and School," Rev. J C. Martin. "Character," Mrs. Lucy Scott. Topics 1, 2, 3, 4, Mrs. Maggie C Slaughter; Topics 5, 6, 7, 8. Mr. W. B. Hammonds; Topics 9, 10, 11, 12, Miss Lucy Flint. General discussion. MISS EMMA J. ALEXANDER, Pres. Mrs. V. B. RAYNES, Sec. AMERICAN BAPTIST FRIDAY FEBRUARY 5. 1904 NEWS AND NOTES. The heaviest snow ever known fell in the South last week. At Jackson, Miss, it was thirteen inches deep and at Atlanta, eight inches deep. --- In announcing the policy he intends to pursue as governor of the state of Mississippi, Maj. Vardaman said in his inaugural address that he favored "Separate sleeping and dining cars for the races and a strict enforcement of the law as a means of preventing conflicts and promoting harmony between the races." This simply means that he favors shutting the Negro off from such comforts and convenences entirely, as no company can afford to run separate cars for such purposes.—S. W. Christian Advocate. The question of a new capitol for Kentucky is now definitely settled and the Legislature has appropriated $1,000,000 for the new building at Frankfort. The passage of the bill was announced by the firing of cannon and other demonstrations of joy in that city. --- Though Dr. W. D Crum is serving as Collector of the Port of Charleston, S. C., but under some statutory provision he is unable to draw the salary. The matter will probably be settled in the Courts. Neatness is a good thing for a girl and if she does not learn it when she is young, she never will. It takes a great deal of neatness to make a girl look attractive. A girl that is not neatly dressed is called a sloven, and no one likes to look at her. Her face may be pretty and her eyes bright, but if there is a spot of dirt on her cheek, and her fingers' ends are black with ink, and her shoestrings are dangling, and her apron is dirty, and her collar is not buttoned, and her skirts torn, she will not be liked. Learn to be neat, and when you have learned the lesson, it will almost take care of itself.—Ex. The Tuskegee Institute has recently received from Mrs. Barlow of Boston, a gift of four thousand dollars to found permanent scholar ships in memory of the late Col Robert Gould Shaw. --- Rev. J, H. May. D. D., pastor of the First Baptist Church, Providence Ky., who recently entered a $10,000 damage suit against the L & N. R. R for an insult given by a conductor who is an infidel, won the suit in the Circum Court at Madisonville Ky, Saturday, Jan. 30th. It will probably go into the higher court. Johnson and Jennings represented Rev. May. Rev. W H. Leavell, D. D., closed a successful revival at the Baptist Church, Mt. Vernon Ind. Rev, W. T. Jones pastor, last Wednesday evening with fifty-five additions, thirty-three being converts. The Church is greatly revived. The latest denoninational school is the Normal Industrial Institution at Metropolis Ill. Prof. F. B. Hawkins of State University has been selected as its head. The New Era Institute at Earlington Ky. this week and the one at Stanford Ky. for next week have been postponed. Announcements cf the new dates will be made later. Rev. T. P. Smith the well known evangelist is now engaged in a great revival at Columbia Tenn. in which a deep interest is being shown. Rev. C. M. Hammonds has been appointed State Organizer for the B. Y P U. in Kentucky to succeed Rev. G W. Hampton who is serving as District Missionary under the Executive Board of the General Association. The bill in the Kentucky Legislature to prevent the co-education of the races has been reported favorably and will possibly become a law. It is aimed at Berea College and will greatly injure that institution if passed. St. Valentine's greeting to all who love to snuggle close to Natures heart—a beautiful creation in water color, with a handsome 1904 bicycle girl for its center, her bloom of rosy health happily blending with the sunshine of an opening Spring. If you want one free, just drop postal to Pope Mfg. Co., Hartford, Conn., or Chicago, Ill. EDITOR T. THOMAS FORTUNE AT After completing his engagements in this city and New Albany, Editor Fortune went to Lexington, where a splendid meeting in the interest of the Afro-American Council was held. During his stay he was entertained in New Albany by Dr. and Mrs. R. Huggins and in this city by Mr. and Mrs. D. M. Edwards at luncheon. In both cases he met several friends and all enjoyed the sumptous repasts. Arriving at Lexington Friday morning he was escorted to the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Jackson where he was entertained during his stay. During the day a number of the best citizens of Lexington called and paid their respects. In the evening Asbury M. E. Church was crowded to the doors with an appreciative audience and standing room was at a premium. The Knights of Pythias attended in a body and filled the center pews of the church. They were under the command of Mr. J. L. V. Washington, G. C. C., and Mr. G. C. Minnis, C. C., and made a fine appearance. Mr. J. C. Jackson presided and Mr. Fortune made a splendid address which was warmly applauded. At the conclusion of the address Mr. Fortune was entertained at a "Smoker" in company with a number of Pythians who were in Lexington attending a meeting of the Endowment Board of Managers. The Banquet spread was an elaborate affair and the K. of P., deserve great credit for their support and aid given to this public demonstration in honor of one of the most earnest and courageous of race leaders. Saturday morning was spent in a pleasant visit to the Colored Orphans Home of which Mrs. J. C. Jackson is President. Mr. Fortune was also much pleased with a visit to "Ashland," the home of the late Henry Clay.Sunday was spent with friends in Louisville and Monday Mr. Fortune went to Frankfort to fill an engagement in the Capitol City. Upon his arrival he was made at home with Dr. and Mrs. E. E Underwood where he was hospitably entertained during his stay. During the day Mr. Fortune was the guest of the Clinton St. High School, Prof. W. H. Mayo, Principal and the State Normal School, Prof. J. S. Hathaway, Principal At both schools Mr. Fortune was introduced and made addresses to the students. In the evening the First Baptist Church was crowded to its utmost capacity to hear the closing lecture. The chair of the church rendered several patriotic songs and Rev. E. T. Fishback offered prayer. The address by Mr. Fortune was perhaps the best of the series and was listened to with deep interest, especially by a number of old veterans who were present. It was a magnificent effort and Mr. Fortune has not only made many new friends Louisville National Banking Co. . . . N. E. Cor. Fitch and Market Street Boxes for rent In Strongest Safety Vault. $5.00 per year and upward. W. H Steward, one of the Vice Presidents of the Afro American Council accompanied Mr. Fortune on the trip and added much to the success of the meetings The financial receipts were not as large as the necessity of the occasion demanded, but still all things considered it was creditable and showed an unusual interest in the movement to defend the rights and liberties of the race. Mr. Fortune after completing his appointments in this State went to West Virginia to fill several engagements in that state. OCCASIONAL, of the Vice to American Mr. Fortune much to the stots were not of the oc- ill all things creditable and forest in the me rights and Mr. Fortune appointments west Virginia ents in that POSSIONAL. Louis TITLES Paid-up Ca- Guaranteed Titles Exame Money Loan First Mortgage Bonds for buyer Bonds as small NOTES OF LOCAL INTEREST Rev. J, M. Monday of Henderson Ky. was in the city last week attending the funeral servines of Bishop T. U. Dudley. Mr. H. B. Britt, our well known singer will be associated with Rev. E A. Wilson of Kansas City in conductng revival meetings in Philadelphia. The ordinance of the Lord's supper will be administered at Bland St, and Emmanuel churches next Sunday afternoon of Hender- ly last week services of well known and with Rev. Kansas City in ships in Phil- Lord's sup- ed at Bland churches next C. M. PHILLIPS..... GEO. W. MUTCHIS. 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"Lincoln Day" will be observed at the Congregational Church, 17 and Chestnut Sts., Friday evening Feb. 12, to which all friends are invited. An appropriate program has been arranged. Mrs. Estella Whitney of Owenton, Ky., is in the city visiting friend 13 and relatives. Miss Ruth M Hatchett and Mr. Geo. Petty were married Tuesday eve., Feb. 1, at 762 Center st. and Miss Albertha Griffith and Mr. Thos. Burt were united in matrimony Thursday evening, Jan. 28, at 535 Center st., Rev. W. H. Craighead officiating in both w.dings. Mrs. Maria Uitts a Geman woman from Independence Mo. was taken to the City Hospital Thursday of last week suffering from pneumonia. She died that night and in her belt was found about $,3000 in cash and negotiable papers and other papers showing she was worth over $20,000 in real estate. She went to the hospital under protest though she was unable to continue her journey to Pleasure Ridge Park Ky. where she has a related. The revival which is in progress at the Laimpton street Church continues with unabated interest there being seventy accessions up to this time. Rev. B. J. Garrstt, who has been assisting Pastor Bates, preached his closing sermon to an audience that filled the church to overflowing Wednesday evening and received a collection of $61.00. He was compelled to return to Hopkinsville, but he is expected to return next Monday. --- Women as Well as Men Are Made Miserable by Kidney Trouble. Kidney trouble preys upon the mind, discourages and lessens ambition; beauty, vigor and cheerfulness soon disappear when the kidneys are out of order or diseased. Kidney trouble has become so prevalent that it is not uncommon for a child to be born afflicted with weak kidneys. 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NEIGHBORS, The Elite Photographer, Sharinging, Buttus us and Praining a Specialty HOME PHONE 4018. 12 W. Walnut St. LOUISVILLE, KY IN MEMORIUM William Lewis, the husband of Mrs Sarah Lewis, and one of the most faithful and useful descens of the Centennial Baptist church, Louisville, Ky., died at his residence, No. 1026 Zane Street, Saturday January 17th 1904. His funeral was held at the above named church, Monday January 18th, funeral sermon was preached by the pastor, Rev. J. W. Lewis, from Matt, 6:19 20. 'Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth.' Brother Lewis was a soldier of COLUMBIA W'm. LEWIS. the late Civil War and a member of the Warner Post of the Grand Army of the Republic about 15 years and manager of the Drum Corps. He filled all of the honorable positions of the Warner Post with honor and great credit. He was an untiring worker in his church and was known and loved by all the members as a spiritu l and honest christian- He was also widely known among all the leading men and women of the G. A R. His funeral was more largely attended than any funeral witnessed in quite a while. Among those who attended of the leading G. A. R's. of the city were Capts. M. Minton and J. H. Browning. Capt. Minton spoke very highly of Brother Lewis as a soldier and as a member of the G. A. R and of his having attended all of the encampments in nearly all of the states and territories in the United States. Asleep in Jesus Blessed sleep From which none e'er wake to weep, A calm and undisturbed repose Unbroken by the last of foes. Oh! how we miss thee dear brother William! Goodbye till we meet thee in heaven where parting will be no more. We shall never cease to cherish thy love and kindness. City Minister's and Deacon's Confidence This body met Monday morning at Green street Church, members present Rev, Frank, Gaddie, Bates, Craighead, Perdue, Reynolds, Coleman, Ross. Frents, Lewis, Jacobs. Rhodes, Floyd. Bowen, Wm, Reed Morris, Settles, Offutt, Merriffield Alexander, J. Davis, Watson, E W Reed, Mc, Clellan, Washington, Parrish. Johnson, Keeton, Richardson. Brethren Martin, Generals, Tally, Weber. Visitor Revs. P. H. Clark, J. Vinegar, Wm. Young. Rev. J H. Frank D. D presided and Revs Johnson, and Tally conducted devotional services. REPORTS. Green St.-S. S. 131, collection $5.08; Revs, T. F. Blue and W. R Payne preached, collection $28.06 Fifth St.-S. S. 230; pastor and Rev. G. W. Hampton preached, one received under watchcare, collection $47 00. Lampton St. S. S. 110, collection $2.74; Rev. B. J. Garrett preached, thirteen received for baptism, two restored and two under watchcare. Emmanuel-S. S. 90, collection $1.78; Rev. J. Vinegar and Wm Young preached, three received for baptism, two restored and one under watchcare, collection $31 37. Ninth St -S S. 50, collection 75 cts; pastor and Rev. P. H. Clark preached, nine received for baptism, collection $5.00.00. Good Shepherd -S. S. 15. collea- tion $.15; pastor and Rev. C. M. Jacobs preached, one for baptism, collection $3 30 Bland St.-S.S. 25, collection $ 50 pastor preached, two received for baptism, collection $16 00. Beargrass- S. S. 40, collection 80 cts, pastor preached, collection $4 00. Indiana Ave. S. S. 16, pastor and Bro. Woodford preached, col lection $4 10. Howards Chapel- S. S 30, col collection $.36; pastor preached, one received by letter, collection $2 00. Zion-S S. 110, collection $19 05; pastor and Rev, P. H, Clark preached, three received for baptism, three by watchcare, collection $27 50. Newburg-S.S. 25, collection $20 pastor preached, collection $3 00. Bethel-Pastor preached, collection $2 65. Centennial-S. S. 117, collection $1 65; pastor preached, collection $13.00. Calvary-S. S. 105, collection $6.05; pastor preached, one received by relation, two by watchcare, collection $28.15 Anttoch-S. S. 25, collection $ 56; pastor preached, four received for baptism, one restored and two by watchcare, collection $11.69. Little Flock-S.S. 48, collection $.68; Revs. R. P. Merton and D. Steward preached, one for baptism collection $4 80. Bro. T. J Tally was admitted to membership. Rev. E. T. Offutt read an able paper on the topic 'Is Conscience a Suitabe Guide for the matters of life'. The paper met the cordial endorsement of those who discussed it. The Query Master answered the questions in the query box in a very full and comprehensive manner. Consideration was resumed of the report of the Committee on Interdenominational Alliance and the proposition was approved favoring the organization. Revs, Watson, Marrs, Perdue, E. W. Reed and Bro. W.H. Seward were appointed as a committee to arrange the details. The Critique was read by Rev. W. H. Craighead and the usual announcements made. Adjourned with benediction by Rev. William Young. Clark County M. & D. Meeting. This body met Monday evening with the first Baptist church Winchester. Members present:—Revs. B. S. Rawlings, G. W. Toliver, J. Henderson, C. Bigbee, H. D. Colerane, H. C. Baker, C. P. M. Bigbee. deacons Dudley Simms, J. M. Bates, Thomas Perkins, William Taylor, Charles Purvine. Rev. G. W. Toliver was chosen Moderator and devotional exercises were conducted by Revs. Rawlings and Henderson. REPORTS. Falmouth; Sunday School 18, collection 7 cents. Pastor preached, Lord's Supper administered collection $3.36. Broadway, Winchester; Sunday school 30, collection 70 cents. Pastor preached, collection $8.00. First church, Winchester; Sunday School 35, collection 82 cents. Pastor preached, collection $6.00. L. & E. Junction; Pastor preached collection $2.00. Evergreen, Mt. 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WHITE LL. B. DRAN, LOUISVILLE, KY. Sunday School Lesson Mark a: 1-12. ```markdown ``` Motto Text—"The Son of Man hath power on earth to forgive sins.—Mark 2:10. "And again he entered into Capernaum after some days."—He had been preaching through the towns of Galilee The whole region was deeply stirred, and so far the rulers and pharisees, if not friendly, had made no opposition to him. "And it was noised that he was in the house."—Probably the house which he made his abode when in Capernaum, which was now his dwelling place. A crowd quickly gathered around him. They filled the room in which he sat, the open of the house and even the entrance. "Not so much as about the door" has refer nce to the open hallway. The houses were built round an open court, and a passage led thru the front to the street. "And he preached the word unto them."—That was his great business—preaching the word. The miracles were but to confirm that word. "One sick of the palsy, which was borne of four."—This shows he was so thoroughly paralyzed he was entirely helpless. And as had been well said, just as leprosy was an illustration of the polution of sin so was paralysis of the utter helplessness of sin. Man can do nothing whatever for his own salvation. "When they could not come nigh unto him for the press."—Going to Jesus has never been an easy thing. There are so many things in the press between the soul and its Saviour that hinder its going for pardon. Long continued habits, the cowardice of sin, evil or indifferent companions, all these and a thousand other things block the way. It is well for every unregenerate heart to ask itself solemnly and in the fear of God what is the obstacle which block its way to Jesus. "They uncovered the roof where he was."—Jesus was probably in the large upper chamber which most houses had. Sitting in the door of this he could be heard by those in the court also. There was a stair case running up on the outside of the house to the flat roof. Going up this, the bearers tore up the tiles which formed the roof and let down the man at the feet of Jesus. Genuine faith will not be baffled in its efforts to meet the Saviour. The penitent soul will feel that it must reach him at any cost. And there will always be found one way open for one who is resolute in seeking. "When Jesus saw their faith."—The aith of the paralytic and those who bore him. And their faith both in the power and willingness of Jesus to heal not been great, they would not have resorted to such means to reach him. "Son, thy sins be forgiven thee."—The word translated "son" expresses affection. Some think the paralysis was occasioned by some sin, or overtook him in the midst of some sin. But we think rather that Jesus knowing all hearts saw that the poor helpless man was truly penitent, that he was suffering more from his sense of sin and need of pardon than from physical infirmity. And, knowing this, he hastens first to grant the man the greater blessing, and at the same time teach a lesson to the scribes who were sitting by. To be pardoned by God was an infinitely greater blessing than to be cured of all diseases. "Certain of the scribes."—The scribes were originally mere copiers of the law, but they had come now to be expounders of the law. They had come to Capernaum even from Jerusalem to hear this new teacher. AMERICAN BAPT191, FRIDAY FEBRUARY 5 1904. "Who can forgive sins but God only."—The scribes were exactly right in this. No one but God can forgive sins, and it is indeed blasphemy in any creature to pretend to forgive them. As Jesus spoke with authority and in his own name therefore he was distinctly claiming to be God. "The doctrine of the scribes was true; it is blasphemy for any creature to undertake the pardon of sin. But their application was false, and the effect of their ennity to Christ."—Henry. "Why reason ye these things in your hearts?"—Our Lord gives them this first proof of his divinity that he knows what is within their hearts. If he had ominiscience, he had also the power to forgive sins. "Whether is it easier to say to the sick of the palsy, Thy sins be forgiven thee; or to say, Arise, and take up thy bed and walk."—The forgiveness of sins is more difficult, for it required the death of the Son of God, and prophets had frequently been given the power to heal diseases, though never in their own name. But it was easier to say, "thy sins be forgiven thee," for it was impossible for men's eyes to see whether the sins were forgiven. But they could easily know whether the man was healed. "The Son of man"—a term used of the Messiah in Daniel 7:13. "The phrase is applied to him as a partaker of our nature, a description which of itself implies a higher nature. He is called the Son of man because he is the Son of God."—Alexander. As this is a title of humiliation and not of honour, it is never used of our Lord by apostles and evangelists while he was upon earth and in a state of humiliation, but only by himself. "I's y unto thee, Arise, and take up thy bed and go thy way into thine house."—He speaks in his own name, by his own authority the calm authority of an omnipotent God. He offers the test of his right to forgive sins. Only God could instantly heal that helpless man by his own power and will. If Jesus can do that he is God. For had he spoken blasphemy as he assuredly had done in forgiving sins, were he a mere man, the Lord God would not have granted to him the power of miraculous healing in any case, far less when he healed in his own name. The test is fairly offered. If the man is not imm diately cured and strengthened then Jesus is a blasphemer indeed and worthy of death. We can imagine the breathless interest with which all looked upon the paralytic, scribes and spectators and the eager four looking down from the broken roof. They had believed that Jesus could cure the paralysis, will he prove that he can also forgive sins? "And immediately he arose, took up the bed, and went forth before them all."—Luke tells us he returned home glorifying God, as we can be sure he would because his sins had been forgiven. Men may be ungrateful and forgetful who are merely healed of diseases, but not those who have been pardoned by God. To this day scribes and pharisees are found who deny the power of Christ to forgive sins through trust in the merits of his atoning sacrifice. And to this day the elect of God honour their Lord and prove his power by the great change which comes over their lives. This is proof which cannot be gainsaid and which silences the enemies of Jesus. Alas! that professing Christians do not at all times give this proof in changed lives that God has for Christ's sake pardoned their sins. "But if any think that their sins are forgiven who still remain under the power of corrupt passions and habits they deceive themselves and bring a scandal on the Gospel. For Christ is glorified in those alone who glorify him by their conduct from the time when they pro- believe in his name."—Scott. "They were all amazed and glorified God."—That was just what they ought to have done. Let God always and everywhere be first. They were neither heathen nor materialists, they wasted no thought on secondary causes. They saw God's marvelous power and glorified him Jesus can put away sins. We must believe, as did the four and the paralytic, that he can and that he is willing. To believe that he can, means of course faith that he died in our stead as a substitute, that God found his atonement sufficient, and that God is willing to lay our sins upon the Saviour, who is strong enough to bear them all. To believe that he will, is so have faith to believe that he died for us individually, to surrender all other hope of reconciliation with God and to trust that the Spirit has covered our sins forever from God's sight by the blood of the Lamb. Let each one ask his own heart, "has God accepted Jesus as a substitute for me individually and pardoned my sins because his Son has suffered the penalty due for them and died that I might live?" NEW ERA INSTITUTE. We hope to hold Institute beginning January 1904 as follows:— Henderson, Norris Chapel, January 6-8 Paducah, First Ward, Jaunay 20 22 Bowling Green, New Bathel, February 17 19 Elizabethtown, March 9-11. We hope that the pastors... brethren in the above named es will get together and arrange... to make the meeting a success. ... can be done, and if they decide th... 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. The Phelps Hall Bible Training School. 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 English 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 and 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 for 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 com, light, fuel and laundry 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. 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A beautiful plot of ground containing 126 lots. This property fronts on Broadway 416 ft. and it runs north 1600 feet within 150 feet of Chestnut Street has an avenue 80 feet wide running to an allow. This suburb has all the advantages of city improvements; water, gas, electric light and sewer connections. Broadway will be paved to Western Park and street cars will run to it this year. REMEMBER THERE ARE ONLY 126 LOTS in all and several of them have been sold. If you wish to purchase a home in a select neighborhood where only first-class colored people will be permitted, come and see us at once. No city taxes; improvements cost you nothing. P. H. McDONALD & SON. 237 FIFTH ST. LOUISVILLE, KY. to many points in the following territory: Arizona, Colorado, I dian Territory, Iowa Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Wisconsin and Wyoming, over the Big Four Route Selling dates, December 1 and 15, 1903. 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GARRETT, Traveling Passenger Agent. P1 Passenger Agent, KENTUCKY. IN A LIFE TIME. People to procure homes on easy & Sons, Promoters at 327 Fifth is known as Lincoln Court Sub- and 35th Street. A beautiful plot This property fronts on Broad 600 feet within 150 feet of Chest street wide running to an alley. Pages of city improvements; water, connections. Broadway will be street cars will run to it this year. ARE ONLY 126 LOTS be been sold. If you wish to pur-aborhood where only first-classed, come and see us at once. cost you nothing. NALD & SON. LOUISVILLE, KY. HAVE YOU MADE UP YOUR MIND WHERE YOU WANT TO GO? "How about the West or Southwest?" IF TO THE WEST OR SOUTHWEST, WHY NOT HAVE YOUR TICKETS READ OVER THE HENDERSON ROUTE? FREE RECLINING CHAIR CARS ON ALL EVENING TRAINS BRTWEEN KENTUCKY POINTS AND ST. LOUIS AND THE WEST AND SOUTHWEST. THIS LINE IS RECOGNIZED AS THE "OFFICAL ROUTE FOR COMFORTABLE TRAVEL" BETWEEN KENTUCKY POINTS AND THE WEST AND SOUTHWEST. 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