The American Baptist

AMERICAN BAPTIST. THE THANKFUL HEART. Dull moods are ours when low and dim About us olings the brooding mist; No heart have we for litted hymn, No eye for hills of amethyst No feeling of the dear blue sky And stradfast stars that burn above; Dull moods when coward fears draw nigh And clutch the tender arm of love. But these are as the passing cloud Against the splendor of the sun, So thick our Father's mercies crowd, So swift to us His angels run. His table in the wilderness Before our ores is daily spread, And in our time of sore distress We still have Christ, the living bread. Bright mornings wake with lift of lark And light that flushes all the way, Sweet evenings pale to shelterlog dark, For Heaven has watched us all the day And rough or smooth the pilgrim land Is safe for us who walk this read; Aye, grasping firm the Father's hand, And, thankful, faring home with God. —Margaret E Sangeter, in Christian Intelligencer. RAMBLING. Another Visit to the East. Hardly had Rambler returned from his visit East in December when he was called to return to look after some important matters. It was entirely too cold for Rambler's comfort still when duty calls, it is his to obey and accordingly he boarded a C. and O train on a Monday evening early in January enroute to Washington thence to New York. It was a bitter cold night his train lost time between Lexington and Ashland and Rambler had his unfortunate experience of again missing connection. The train from Cleveland was running in two sections and he was a passenger on the second section running several hours behind schedule time. The nth morning he found that Rev. E. C. Morris, D. D., and Dro. R. M. C. vr of Arkansas. and Hon. K. L. Smith of Texas were passenger on the same train. Their company added much to the pleasure of the ride the day and the wearisome hours of long journey. Washington City was reached several hours late but Rambler kept part of his engagements and went at once to the "Kentucky Colony" where he was warmly received and given a cordial welcome. The street were crowded with snow and ice and walking was more difficult than rapid. After exchanging the usual courtesies with some friends Rambler returned to the friends mentioned before, Hon. J. W. Lyons, Register of the Treasury, journeyed on toward New York. Mosers. Cyrus Field Adams, H. P. Slaughter and W. H. Davis braved the snow, ice and biting frosts and came to the station to see us off. Despite the cold and rest the trip was a comfortable one and New York was reasoned just ten minutes late, with the thermometer registering four degrees below zero. The river was full of ice but the big forces broke through it just as it wasn't there. Rambler took the Cortiastreet ferry and was soon on the Ave S and in a short time was knocking at the door of N. 34 W. 40th street where our good friends Mr. and Mrs. Richard Hamilton reside. Today we were made doubly welcome is but to express it mildly. After telling all we knew about the matter and people at home and indeed something perhaps, we did not know Rambler enjoyed a good breakfast and then went out to attended to the business which called him to New York. This work occupied the better part of three days and while it may not prove of any benefit to any one else it was decided be beneficial to Rambler and he returned home delighted and helped by what he saw and heard. During our stay we met several persons in whom many of our readers are interested. Rev. Chas. S. Morrison is pastor of the Abbyyland Baptist church a splendid building on W. 40 street. This church has recently purchased a handsome flat building joining the church both properties being valued at about; 90,000. Brother Morris is doing a good work in New York and he seems to be growing in grace and power with God and man. Not far from this church Rambler found Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Murfurie in a comfortable home trying to keep warm on a cold night during the week Mr. Murfurie has been sick but is much better, while Mrs. Murfurie is as alive as a priest. They were both looking for and with a great deal of pleasure to January 26th, the 11st anniversary of their marriage. By the way, that The first Baptist church Paris, Ky. celebrated the eighth anniversary of the pastorate of Rev. H B. Webster, Sunday February 7th 1904 with appropriate services rendered by the members of said church and by the preaching of the following named ministers, Revs. R. Quarles, A. L. Chandler and L. H. Dodd. The meetings were full of spirit and interest and seemed to be enjoyed by all present. A paper read deacon D. S. Spears showed in a brief way the work done under the leader ship of our pastor in the past eight years. (The paper on behalf of the deacons.) Dear brethren and sisters, we have come to day to celebrate in the name of God the eighth anniversary of our beloved and worthy pastor in the person of R.v. Dr Webster, who came to us just eight years ago to-day, February 7th 1904, and assumed charge of the church as pastor. He found the church in a very bad shape at that time, heavily in debt and very much discouraged, having had serious trouble in the church and our members were scattered, but he being an humble man of God and a God-called preacher took the oversight of the flock being appointed by the Holy Ghost and under God he has been able to call us together and reunite the church and to day she is on the road to success having paid off all her debts and having a next suma bank for the future. The church has had a steady growth under his administration in membership, there have been 418 person to join, 2531 baptism the balance otherwise. Lost 118 members by death, dismissed by letter 20, there have been many excluded and returned but they are not included in the final loss of members. Our present membership is 602. He has prescheduled 152 funeral which were not members of our church and married 96 couple, D.. Webster is an able minister of the New Testament and one of whom any church or community might be justly proud. A man of sound morals and strong character and a high reputation among both white and colored, saints and sinners. He rules the church in and not by abuse. He and the deacon board are in union and have been so from the first. There has never been a clash between us and our plans always carry and work well. We have raised in eight years more than ten thousand dollars and expended nearly that much on our debt, we raised for 1903 $1,296,48. Under his leadership the church has bought and paid for a parsonage at the cost in round numbers of $1,290,00 and repaired the church house painting, roofing and plastering $700,00. In buying a parsonage we save $100,00 a year for rent of house for all time to come. The church seeing what good word had been done at our last annual meeting we increased the pastor's salary from $600 as $680 per year and feel that he is worth much more than that to us. We are proud of him as a man, a citizen, and a preacher of the gospel, a sound Baptist and an able defender of the doctrine. Last but not least a great lover and worshiper of the Sunday School. We pray the great Head of the church to spare him to us many more years. was the day when Miss Atholene Pemberton who was living in New York was to be married to Mr. J. W. Hudspeth who was living in West Point. Both of these young people went from Kentucky and were doing well in their new home, Miss Pemberton was with Mrs. Hamilton who is doing a large business as modiste, who also has her sister Miss Daisy Caylee with her. Mr. Hamilton is employed in a bank down town and does not get home until about 8 o'clock in the evening and on that account Rumbler did not get to see as much of him as he expected. One evening in company with Bishop A. Walters, Rambler went over to Jersey City to visit his lovely home and some other friends. Being a little late Mrs. Walters had gone to a reception where we subsequently went. After supper we went in company with Rev. D. S Kugh and Anthony A. A. Cosvy to meeting of the Afro-American Council where Rambler with Bishop Walters spoke. From there we went to the home of Mr. Joseph Ray, in company with Mr. Ballow Mr. Ray is in charge of the private car of M. Chas. Schwab, the steel magnate and Ms. Ray, was formerly Miss Rhoda Martin, of Cynthiana, Ky. They live in a lovely home and are doing well. Rambler then went to the reception where he met Mrs. Walters, who will be remembered as Mrs. L. Brown, principal of the Shelby street School Louisville, where she was deservedly popular as an educator. She was murdered last June to Bishop Walters and moved to Jersey City. She has made many friends in her new home and Rambler was downright glad to see her looking so well, which indicates contentment and good treatment. This reception was given in her honor and Rambler met a number of the good people of Jersey and enjoyed their hospitality. During our stay we called at the Home Mission Rooms and had a very pleasant conference with Dr. Chivers, but failed to meet Dr. Moorehead, who was in Porto Rico in the interest of the work of the society Rambler had to leave New York, without seeing other friends whom it was his purpose to see when he rescued the city but he was glad to hear good things of them. Rambler met Dr. C. T. Walker during his stay and heard of his purpose to return to Georgia, but he failed to find a single person of any denomination in that great city, who did not enter a protest against the change, but his mind seemed to have been fixed and he is by this time no doubt with the church and people of his first love in Georgia. He has done a wonderful work in New York, and it will be a difficult thing to fill his place. Rambler came to New York in the snow and it snowed every day while he was there, and he left for home with the ground still covered with snow. As the train waired through Rahway, N. Y., Rambler thought of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Maize, two old Louisville friends who live there. Philadelphia was reached at noon where we parted with Capt. R. R. Morten, of Hampton, Va., who we had as a companion from New York. Washington was reached at 8:30 o'clock and Rambler went immediately to the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Davis, 1701 10th street where that happy family gave us the usual Kentucky welcome. Rambler returned to Washington to be a guest at the banquet tendered to Hon. E. H. Morris, of Chicago, by his friends in that city. It was an elaborate affair and as it has been fully reported in many of the race papers he will simply say it was good to be there. Rambler was pleased to meet among the guests Messrs H. P. Slaughter, W. L. Houston, W. H. Weight, Cyrus Fields Adams and S. J. Davidson, memb of the Kentucky contingent and many of the most prominent and representatives of the city. A number of ladies condescended and it was a condescension, to occupy seats in the gallery of the banquet hall and see the gentlemen at good victuals and make bly speeches. Sunday was as usual a busy day with Rambler, who was up and about at the usual hours. In company with Mr. H. P. Saughter, he breakfasted with Mr. R. F. Fortune, and a delightful breakfast it was. He to Sunday school at the S-cond Baptist church where he was pleased with what he heard and saw. Rev. W. H. Johnson, D. D., the faithful pastor just arrived in time to hear, benediction having been detained by a delayed train returning from Lynchburg, Va. Rambler worshipped at the Bareau Bap l堂 church, R.v. D. F. Rivers, pastor where he heard a good sermon. Dinner was enjoyed a Mrs. Weddens with Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Davis, and the children and the Rambler packed his little aggravating bundle and started on his nomeward journey. Rambler, Louisville, Ky. Yours Respect.,Deacon Board, D. S. SPHAES, BEVELY WILLIIS, SILAS BENRYMAN. JOHN LEE, DENIS S.ALS, JAMES RENEK. Paris, Ky. A Blow in the Buck An overcoat is a necessary nuisance and the tendency to take it off on warm-ish days in late autumn and what it is strong as it is is unwise. A tracerero who hides you in the back and the next morning you have lambago. Rub well and often with Perry Davis' Painkiller and you will be astonished to find how quickly all sores are banished. These is but one Painkiller, Perry Davis'. Warrenburg, Missouri Notes. Our church is doing nicely under the leadership of Rev. T. B. Gardner, who came to us about three years ago from Lincoln, Neb. He has presided over us as pastor with care and our church is in good condition. The ladies of the Smith Baptist church gave a leap year supper in honor of the pastor, under the leadership of Medames B. Bill Johnson and R. Porter, and other members and friends to assist. The affair was up to date, the ladies hand-omely dressed in their beautiful costumes and fragrant flowers. It seemed as if another place and people had appeared—things were so grand. The young masters appeared in white costumes. Why it is I don't know but our pastor has decided to preach his last sermon on the fourth Sunday in February. He will leave many warm friends and peace in the church. He has established within the last two years one of the greatest Negro organizations in this country. Any one wishing to hear from it can do so by conferring with tev, T. B, Gardner, Warrenburg, Mo. It has its benevolent features similar to other orders and is the only church helping institution that we have today under the form of a secret order. It takes its name from the honorable Frederick Douglass the greatest Negro of his day. This order is making rapid progress in the state of Missouri where it was flist organized. It has sixteen or seventeen different organizations in the state of Missouri. It is making its way now to other states as well. Rev. Gardner is the father and founder of the order. The Supreme Board Head, O T. Head, of Macon, Mo. Vice Supreme Royal Head, Rev. J. T. thorny, of Plattsburg, Mo. Supreme Royal Prelate. Just as a Fire spread in dry grass and weeds, so does an inflammation of the throat—the result of a co d—grow down into the sensitive air passages of the lungs. The cold, like the fire, should be promptly dealt with. When you begin to cough, use Alnair's Lu g Bassam. It will certainly heat the sore throat and lungs and it may save you from consumption. Megroes on Juries. For the first time in many years there are drawn in Selma. The case involving the right of Negroes to sit on juries in Automatic Precedent decided by the United States Supreme Court, is being rega ded by the county authorities of Dallas county in the selection of juries for that county. The Selma Times has taken to say on subject: In a case that went up from Montgomery county) a short while ago the United States Supreme Court held that when N. Negroes were excluded from being drawn on juries, on motion of any attorney defending a mar, the verdict could be set aside, when a conviction was had. Under this ruling of the United States Supreme Court it was absolutely necessary to put the names of Negroes in the jury box along with white men's names, in order to comply with the decision of the United states Court. The jury Commission, acting under legal advice, put the names of the Negroes in a box, and ye terday when the juries were drawn the names of several Negroes were drawn to serve on juries. On the regular petit jury for the week commencing February 29th, the name of Wm. F. Clark, the well known barber and David Taylor Mitohel were drawn. C. W. Smith, the painter, and several others were drawn on special venues. This is the first time since reconstruction days that the names of Negroes have appeared on the jury list in Dallas county. It is hardly probable that any of them will sit on jury, on account of being set a side by the lawyers on one side or the other, but there is nothing to prevent them from drawing there two dollars per day as long as the term for which they are drawn last. The jury commissioners acted right in complying with the decision of the court, otherwise the county wound have been put to a great expense. The Supreme Court is bigger than the custom that was prevalent in the South of excluding Negroes' names from the jury box, and the decision of the U. Iowa State Supreme Court will have to be coupled with everywhere in order to make the drawing on the juries legal. - Montgomery Evening Times 2nd February 1904. FOR OVER SIXTY YEARS MRS. WINSLOW'S SOOTHING SYRUP have 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. Solid by drugsists 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. BELLS Steel Alloy Church and School Bolls. 250 Send for Both In Nashville. Two Negro Publishing Houses, what a contrast. The next morning we were taken over the plant of the National Baptist Publication Department and I wish to bear testimony that the Negroes have nothing anywhere in this country to compare with it as a first class publishing house. They do every thing there is done in any other publishing house anywhere. They set the type, stereotype the forms, do the presswork, the blinding and the lettering and embossing. This is the first time that I have had the pleasure of setting colored men operate a lineotype machine. And not one colored man but tures. Not that there are three machines but the machine is kept in constant operation, day and night. Three men work at it eight hours each, and the they have to sit type by hand to try to keep up. They do not paper by one, two or a dozen reams but by car loads, and their warehouse where their paper is kept would do credit to some of the paper houses in Baltimore. I do not know just how many persons are in the employ of the board, but I do know that at morning devotion, for they spend a half hour every morning at religious devotion, at which I am told every employee must attend, there were seventy per present by actual count. 0 — x — 0 We also visited the A. M. E. Sunday School Publishing House, just around the corner. We found considerable improvement and had made by Dr. Chappelle, and something is doing there. And while we must give Dr. Chappelle credit for rehabilitating this department and putting the new machinery and starting things up, we must confess when we think of the start that this department had ahead of Dr. Boya and the thousands of dollars the children of the A. M. E. church have poured into it, it stands today shame and a discredit to the great A. M. E. church which stands a sponsor for it. It is nothing less than criminal that it should be allowed to have degenerated to its present condition. We are not blaming Dr. Chappelle, for he has done something toward the uplifting of the department but, we do say that it stands as a lasting disgr ee to the incompetency, to say the least, of its former manager and those associated with him on its boards. We will not say any more about it, but we feel like saying more—Editorial Correspondence, Afro-American 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 Bowling Green, New Bethel, February 17-19. Rilisabethtown, March 9-11. We hope that the pastors and brethren in the above named les will get together and arrange us 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 should 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. KENNNDY, Henderson, Ky. Gerl M. Mossary. FROM ARKANSAS. --- As we see so little in your good paper from our state, we thought maybe you had forgotten we were on the alba. We are all on the globe and reading your able saving in the American Baptist. You must think of us and let the good Kentucky brothers and sisters about us, our work, churches and Sunday School's, money, property and general list setting, home-getting, our colleges and academies in general Lt them know we are a good smart set of working Baptist. We are doing all we can for the Master and his cause, and all our people are up and doing for themselves. Our people are peculiar, the doctrine of the Vardamans, Germans, Tillmanus, Cormacks and such Negro-hating journals as the Memphis Commercial and doing much to show us how they low upon us as a free and independent people. Vardaman is the Negro governor of Mississippi, because it was the influence of the Negroes that elected him. His competitor would be the chief magistrate of ESTABLISHED 1879 Mississippi today if he had chosen to go in on the back of the Negro as Vardaman did. The white Republicans in Congress are naffing, the Democrat politicians in the South are using the Negro with all the intents and purposes as much ever did the white Republicans, but in an other way. The white Republicans did it by legislation, protection and education and law and order and got into office along that line. But the Democrats have been taking object lessons so they proscribe, discriminate, hate, kill, burn, hang, whip, skin, disfanchise and not in any way conceivable manner known to human imagination and they get into office along that line, so the good has lost out and the bad is getting in. But this will not last long. Resection has already set in the state of Maryland, and boss Gorman's candidate for the United States Senate is left, so will Vardaman go. Too much civilization now for an educational moment to live in the eye of the public. A. N. MIDDLEBROOK Little Kock, Ark. To the Superintendents of Child- ren's Bands, Auxiary to 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 should 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. Plan some way that you can get the children interested in the work; have the bands meet regularly. We are not only after the amount the children send us for our work, but we want them trained to do religious work—that of giving without receiving—as our blessed Master has said, "It is more blessed to give than to receive." By the assistance of the Lord we hope to do more this year than we have in any previous year. May peace and prosperity remain with each and every one of you is the prayer of your humble servant. I will visit the following Sanday School on the dates mentioned. Koreyruay, 7 N Street, Louisville February 7 N Street St. Louisville " 14 Hill Street " 21 New Hope " 28 Antioch March 6 Good Shepherd " 13 Centenial " 20 Emmanuel " 27 Ninth Street April 8 Zion " 10 Sand Street " 17 Little Flock " 24 Lampton Street May 1 Green Street " 8 Cabel Street " 16 Beargrass " 28 Green Castle " 29 Anshorage and Powee June 5 Jeffersontown " 12 Newburg MOLLIE WILLIAMS, State Secretary of Children's B. nd. 3801 Sixth st., Louisville, Ky. WANTED—TRUSTI WORKER LADY r gentleman to manage business in this county and adjoining territory for a house of solid financial standing $30.00 straight cash salary and expenses paid each Monday direct from headquarters. Rx- ponse money advanced; position permanent. Address Manager, 605 Mason B'l., Chicago. NEW ERA INSTITUTE This notice will inform the brethren when and where I will hold Institute. Frankfort, Bethel Pebt. 26 28 Richmond, Corinthian March 2-8 Widway, Piglim March 29 81 Maysville, Plymouth April 18 14 Loudon, April 27 29 Mt. Sterling, Evergreen May 11 19 Campbellville, May 29 81 Heron, June 8 10 Pastors, ministers and all Christian workers in the vicinities are urged to attend and help in the great work, the impulse and importance of which have not been fully realized. Bring your Mable with you. Yours in the work. R. B. BUTLER State Missionary for Eastern Ken tucky. There is no self-complacency in feeling ourselves in harmony with the divine, for the more you feel so the more you sel that it is God that wresteth in you to will and to do of his good pleasure. ```markdown ``` PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDA One year to any one who will send us five names with 5.5g. This date on the label of your paper shows to what one you have paid. So we both as a receipt and request for payment. If proper credit has not been given within two weeks we need from time of payment, notify A. At early in promptity at any change. Post office does so that there may be no error or delay in delivery of paper. In another column of this paper appears an article from the p. of Dr. O. Durret, Heskman, Ky., in which he takes the Lourville Ministers in D. Dusan's course severely to task because that body has approved the suggestion to organize an Interdenominational Ministerial Alliance in this city. The Conference no doubt is able to take care of itself without our aid, but as we are to some extent familiar with what has been done we venture to express an opinion on the subject. In the first place Baptists hold many views on subjects in common with other people, and many of them feel that the time has come when we can afford to emphasize the things upon which all denominations agree and to mention the things upon which we disagree. Or as Dr. Simmons put it during his life, we were Negroes before we were either Baptists or Methodists and consequently as such had many things in common as a race that could be reached and improved through and by denominational effort. Baptists have distinct principles which cannot and will not be considered in this undenominational meeting but there is certainly no good reason why the fundamental questions of education, morality, industry, temperance upon which there is not a single difference of opinion, should not be considered in such a meeting. The name is only suggestive, for when it is organized it may be called a Union, a League, or a Conference. The fact that a Baptist minister belongs to a Lodge, a Society, or any other organization with any other minister does not bring reproach upon him or affect his standing in anyway and we do not see how the organization proposed will do it. These Interdenominational ministerial organizations are in existence in many places and in all reform movements they do their measure of good without in the least compromising the distinctive denominational views of its members, and the same can and no doubt will be done in this city. It is not proposed to interfere with the present Conference and those who join the Interdenominational meeting will act voluntary in the matter just as Dr. Durret is doing. Such an organization in this city, if wisely directed, can do a great deal of good among the people and for the people, and it should be given the opportunity of doing so. There are ministers in this city who may not have a thing to do with the meeting but that is no reason why the very largest and most liberal views should not be cultivated upon all important questions tending to the elevation of the race along other lines than those purely denominational. KENTUCKY is still losing its Baptist pastors and our Western brethren are being the gainers thereby. Others will follow unless Kentucky churches prove themselves equal to the occasion and pay pastors a living salary. There are churches in this state with five and six hundred members offering ministers three and four hundred dollars per annum for all their time and then pay that in such manner as to make it uncertain whether it has been paid or not. Pastors ought not to serve churches from a pecuniary consideration alone but the service is worthy of his hire and when he does good service he deserves good pay. It is no pleasure to this paper to see so many changes among Kentucky pastors but we suppose it will continue until our churches are willing to offer a counter attraction in the way of better salaries. In discouraging a proposition to organize a company of First Kentucky Regiment composed of sons of Confederate veterans the Counter Journal of this city says:—"There is no more reason for limiting any of these companies to sons of Confederate veterans than to sons of Union veterans or to fathers of Spanish war veterans. Just simple Kentuckians, without any classification as to their fathers, are good enough for a Kentucky regiment." This same argument would apply as appropriately to the proposition to insert a grand-father clause as a qualification for voters in this state. Just simple Kentuckians without any classification as to their grand-fathers should be good enough for a Kentucky voter. Our fears for the safety of enterprises in which we were interested in Baltimore in the terrible conflagration last week have been removed by the Afro American Ledger which has come to hand as usual this week. The fire being confined to the business district made the loss among our people few in number and all personal. The churches and business enterprises among them escaped and except removal of material for precautionary reasons the Afro-American Ledger comes to us unharmed and shares a most hopeful spirit. Enjoy the present, whatsoever it be, and be not solicitous for the future; for if you take your foot from the present standing and thrust it forward toward tomorrow's event, you are in a restless condition; it is like refusing to quench your present thirst by fearing you shall wait drink the next day.—Jeremy Taylor. To the Baptists of Kentucky. At the regular meeting of the Executive Board of the General Association, February 8th, the following resolution was adopted: "Whereas, Rev. C. H. Parrish, D. D. Chairman of this Board has been designated as American delegate to the world's fourth Sunday School Convection which is to be held at Jerusalem March 8th, 1904. "Be it, Resolved that we regard this not only as deserved recognition of his worth and fitness, but a signal honor shown Kentucky Baptists by the National Baptist Convention. It will comport with the generosity of Kentucky to defray his expenses since this state shall have the immediate benefit of the results of his observations, the facts gathered in this Mediterranean cruise of the Holy Land. We endorse his appointment and further designate him as special messenger of Kentucky Baptists. We also request the pastors, churches, Sunday Schools, B. Y. P. U's., Missionary Societies and public spirited citizens in the state to rally to his support financially. We should see to it that not less than $800 00 is sent to his address 764 Fifth st., Louisville, Ky., by Feb. 25th, as he shall leave the state about March 2nd sailing on he 8th at 3 o'clock p. m. from New York on the "Grosser Kurfurst" for the Holy Land. Done by order of the Executive Board of Kentucky Baptists at its meeting held February 8th, 1924. W. R. RACHARDSON, Recording Secretary. Louisville, Ky. AMERICAN BAPTIST FRIDAY FEBRUARY 19. 1904 NEWS AND NOTES. Lincoln's Birthday was observed with appropriate services to many cities and towns of this country last Friday Any person desiring to purchase a home in Jeffersonville can secure one on good terms and easy payment by applying to Rev. John Thompson No. 777 (in its Avenue Jeffersonville, Ind. Rev. L. G. Jordan, D. D. Foreign Mission Secretary, is planning to sail for Africa March 16, to look over the field and inspect the Foreign Mission work under the National Baptist Convention. The Supreme Court of Tennessee has decided that a saloon keeper nor any of his employees are allowed to enter a saloon on Sunday except in case of emergency such as a fire etc. The report of the fourth annual session of the National Business League held in Nashville, Tenn., August 19 21 1903 has been issued by Mr. Chas. Alexander, of Wilberforce, O. It is a very interesting pamphlet and will do a measure of good in organizing and fostering business enterprises. The New Hope Baptist church, Paris, Texas, Rev. T. L. Jones pastor has issued a neat calendar in which all the special services of the entire year of 1942 are announced on a monthly slip to be torn of as they are from the regular calendar. A great many people don't know what they want or need. They pray for gold when less riches and more poverty is what they need. They pray for happy days when the sun is bright and all is well when the shadows would make them purer and better Intelligent colored men are waking up to the fact that the Lord helps those who help themselves and in every community a goodly number are engaging in some kind of business enterprise. This is the way to solve the problem.—Colored American. Fake Negro newspapers are going to the wall. Not even the most resourceful of sharpers, grafters and confidence men can fool all the people all of the time. When the mass "get on to" a journalistic adventure, "the jg is up." Moral: Be straight, substantial and genuine. Only the legitimate cousre pays in the long run. There is a great tendency among young Negroes to insist that by the term freedom is meant that every man is his own, and can do as he pleases. This idea is fatally erroneous, and should be corrected as rapidly as possible. Society doesn't permit men to judge in their own cause: it presupposes bias in justification of wrong acts. One of the first motives to civil Society and which becomes one of the fundamental laws is that no man should be judge in his own cause,—National Baptist Union. --- A new game is out called "The Editor's Delight." The game is simple and played thus; Take an ordinary piece of paper and fold it carefully, and enclose in it a bank note or a piece of currency, sufficient to pay up arreages and one year in advance for the paper. Keep careful eye on the editor—if a smile adorns his face you have won the trick. Now is the time to play the game and nearly everybody can play it successfully.—Kosiusko Co., Standard. Thomas Peterson, said to be the first colored man to vote in the United States under the amend- --- ment to the Federal Constitution giving his rise the right of suffrage, died at his home in Perth Amboy, N. J. F. 4th, aged 50 years. The prosecution for the state department declaring the adoption of the Fifteenth Amendment on March 30, 1870, appeared in the newspaper the next morning. On that day, March 31, there was a special election for the ratification of a city charter. Early in the morning Peterson was passing the City Hall, when one of the election officers called to him to vote. The colored man read the paper and deposited his ballot. It was afterwards questioned whether he was the first Negro voter, and a committee consisting of J. L. Kearney, Patrick Convery, William Patterson, John Fothergill, J. L. Biggs, W. W. Watson and I. T. Goodin; investigated and satisfied themselves that no where else in the United States was an election held on the day on which Peterson voted in Perth Amboy. The committee gave to him a gold medal, to mark the event. The presentation of the medal was made the occasion of a public meeting in the City Hall THE INTERDENOM·NATIONAL ALLIANCE. I was somewhat surprised when my paper came this week to read that an intelligent committee of Louisville Baptists had reported favorably on a proposition previously submitted to them from the various denominations of Louisville and that the "City Ministers and Deacons Conference" approved of the proposition offered, that is, to go into an Interdenominational Alliance. That surprise and astonishment was increased when I read of the committee which was to arrange the detail's: Revs. Watson, Marrs, Perdue, E. W. Reed, and Bro. Steward. And further, to think that our able and courageous Moderator of Kentucky Baptists and our venerable father, Dr. D. A. Gaddie, should enter into an interdenominational alliance was quite a surprise to the Baptists of western Kentucky. Dear brethren of Louisville, please tell us what will be the next move on the Baptist chess board in the city of Louisville? We are as a matter of fact, down this way, especially ignorant of the propriety of such an organization. We would like to hear from Central and Eastern Kentucky Baptists on the proposition of Baptists going into an interdenominational alliance with all the denominations of today. What is it that the Baptists can accomplish better in an Alliance for the good of Baptists than they can out of it? It would in all probability be wise for Baptists as citizens to enter into any wise, economical move that would have a tendency to lift up and build up the race. And that should be an individual matter. This is my opinion—while a host of others share with me in the opinion expressed. Mr. Webster says the word Alliance means—1 "The relation or union between families contracted by marriage." Has the Louisville Ministers and Deacons Conference entered into marriage relations with the other denominations 0. Louisville? Please answer. 2. The union between nations, contracted by compact, treaty, or league. 3. The treaty, league or compact, which is the instrument of confederacy; sometimes the act of contenderating. 4. Any union or connection of interests, persons, families, states, or corporations, as an alliance between church and state. 5. The person or parties allied; as men or states may secure any alliance within their power. Now shall we ignorant Baptists in western Kentucky look to you Louisville brethren as a model for us in this alliance business; or shall we look to another (Jesus Christ and his Apostles,) as our guide? Sometimes we quote Scriptures to our destruction, but however, we will venture to quote some Scriptures: Rev. 18: 4; "And I heard another voice from heaven, saying, Louisville National Banking Co. . . . N. E. Cor. Fifth and Market Streets. Boxes for rent in Strongest Safety Vault. $5.00 per year and upward. --- Come out of her my people, that pe be not partakers of hers sins, and that ye receive not of her plagues." 5th Ver. "For her sins have receded unto heaven, and God hath remembered her uniquities.' The Baptists have done fairly well, being God's peculiar people. zealous of good works.—Tit. 2:14 "I am the Lord your God, which have separated you from other people." —Lev. 20:24. Since God has separated the Baptists from other people, how dare them to attempt alliance with other denominations or people? More to follow—Any member of the Louisville Ministers and Deacons Conference may answer. NOTES OF LOCAL INTEREST The ordinance of the Lord's supper will be administered at the Portland and Good Shepherd Baptist Churches next Sunday after noon. Rev. Sutton E. Griggs of Nashville Tenn. is in the city engaged in some literary work. Mrs. Hannah Bell, of 2228 Preston St. who has been ill for several weeks is improving slowly. Rev. B. F. Watson pastor of Antioch Baptist Church leaves the city Friday for a five days visit to his mother in Auburn Ky. Mr. Felix Weir of Chicago was in the city this week the guest of Dr. F. G. Fowler. Mr. Virgil Mackey of Chicago was in the city enroute to Richmond Ky. Miss Gertrude Perdue is convalescent after an illness of a week. Messrs. Eugene Helm and Fernando Weiseger of Chicago were in the city this week en route to Danville Ky. Prot. J. H. Garvin of Winchester Ky. was in the city Monday eve enroute to Tuskegee Ala to attend the annual conference held there. Mrs. Ann Wilber a well known member of the Green St. Church, was buried from the church Tuesday afternoon under the auspices of the Sons and Daughters of Friendship No. 1. She was an aged and beloved member of that church and her death comes in the nature of a surprise to her many friends. A Martha Washington Tea Party will be given at the Beargrass Church next Monday evening under the auspices of Mrs. E. P Marrs. The University Society of the Fifth St. Church will give a Martha Washington Party at the residence of Mrs. Guy W. Smith, 626 Thirteenth St, next Monday eve. The Society promises a novel en entertainment and ask the liberal patronage of friends. The Local Afro-American Council will hold a public meeting in Knox Presbyterian Church, Tuesday Feb. 23rd, at 8 p. m. All members are expected to be present, and every one is invited. WANTED—Agents to sell Scissors Good sellers. For information call at the Industrial School at the Church of Our Merciful Savior, 11th & Walnut Sts. tf Miss Nettie Montgomery is substituting for Miss M. S. Brown at the Eastern School. Rev, Sutton E. Griggs of Nashville, Tenn., who has been in the city for the past two weeks, will lecture at the Fifth St. Baptist Church next Tuesday evening. --- Louisville TITLE CO. 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Work is given to men not only, nor so much, perhaps, because the world needs it. Men make work, but work makes men. An office is not a place for making money, it is a place for making men. A workshop is not a place for making machinery, for fitting engines and turning cylinders; it is a place for making souls; for fitting in the virtues to one's life; for turning out honest, modest, whole natured men. * * * For Providence cares less for winning causes than that men, whether losing or winning should be great and true; cares nothing that reforms should drag their cause from year to year bewilderingly. but the men and nations, in carrying them out, should find there, education, discipline, unselfishness and growth in grace. —Henry Drummond. 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 dis ricts are invited. We trust that the brethren belonging 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, Clerk. Women as Well as Men Are Made Miserable by Kidney Trouble. Kidney trouble press upon the mind, disruptions and lessens attention, 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. If the child urin- Kidney trouble has become so prevalent that it is not uncommon for a child to be born afflicted with weak kidneys. If the child urinates too often, if the urine scabs the skin or if, when the child inches an age when, should be able to control the passage it is not afflicted with wetting, depend upon it, the cause of a difficulty is kidney trouble, and the first ep should be towards the treatment of most important organs. This unpleasant trouble is due to a diseased condition of the kidneys and bladder and not to a habit as most people suppose. Women as well as men are made mis- with kidney and bladder trouble, the same great remedy. The aid and the immediate effect of Swamp-Root is soon realized. It is sold by druggists, in fil- ciment and one dollar scent. You may have a sample bottle by mail free to pamphetell tell. Home of Swamp Root all you need including many o thousands of testimonial re- ceived from sufferers cured. In writing Dr. Kilmer & Co. Binghamton, N. Y., be sure and mention this paper. 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Balarging, Belt- us and Framing a Specialty HOME PHONE 4918. 12 W, Walnut St. LOUISVILLE, KY. Milton's Cate. 845 W. BROADWAY, LOUISVILLE, KY. Meals at all Hours. Best Services at the most Reason- able Rates. GIVE US A TRIAL. City Minister's and Deacon's Conference This body met Monday morning at Green St. Church, members present:—Revs. Gaddie Johnson, Perdue, Craighead, Offutt, Frank, Hightower, Benton, Caldwell Blue, Rhodes, Riddles, Floyd, Sands, Coleman, Faulkner, McClellan, Hill, Wm. Reed, Bowen, Merrifield; Marrs, Ross, Keeton, Lewis; Brents, E.W. Reed, Brickenridge, Riley Brethren Generals, Martin, Riddles, Weber. Visitors Revs. P. H. Clark and S. E. Griggs. Bro. J. C. Martin in the absence of the regular Moderator presided and Rev. T. M Faulkner conducted devotional services. Green St.-S. S. 113, collection $3 99, Rev. T. M. Faulkner preached, two for baptism, collection $26 61. New Hope-S. S. 41, collection $1.00; Reys. C. M. Hammonds and S. W. Warren preached, collection $13 30. Zion-S. S. 100, collection $2 60; Rev. P. H. Clark preached, twelve for baptism and four restored, collection $40 00. Emmanuel-S. S. 80, collection $1 33, past or preached, six for baptism collection $29 19. Calvary-S. S. 103, collection $2.55; pastor and Rev. H A Keeton preached, twelve for baptism, three by relation, two by letter, collection $41.00. Ninth St.—S. S. 58, collection $1.65; pastor preached, two for baptism, collection $32.65. Lampton St —S. S. 101, collection $2.40; Rev. B. J. Garrett preached, four for baptism; one restored, two by watchcare, collection $55.75. Cable St.—S. S. 21, collection $18; pastor preached, collection $675. LaGrange—S. S. 9, collection $.11. Good Shepherd—S.S. 23, collection $ .16; pastor preached, collection $13 00. Marrs Chapel—Rev. B. J. Hines preached, collection $1.00. Little Flock—S S 41, collection $ 68; pastor and Rev. A G. Hall preached, one by relation, collection $ 5 co. Portland-S.S. 45, collection $ 65 pastor preached, collection $21.00. Antioch-S.S. 30, collection $ 55; pastor preached; ten by baptism and one by relation, collection $27 68. Harrods Creek-S.S. 22 collection $ 41; pastor and H Brooks preached, collection $2 35. Bro, J C. Mattin read a very interesting paper on Why we should take a text? This was followed by a splendid address by Rev. S. Griggs of Nashville Tenn. on the Race question which was highly enjoyed by the Conference. The Committee to arrange for the Interdenominational Alliance made its report which was approved. The usual announcements were made and the benediction was pronounced by Rav. W. R. Hill. City Mission Under the Auspices of the Woman's Missionary Band Sept. 28th 1903 we began work as City missionary and since that time the Lord has greatly blessed our efforts, we have visited 310 homes and in every one, however humble or wretched we have been warmly received and largely listened to the gospel of good news. AMERICAN BAPTIST, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 1904. Report of the City Missionary, MRS. W.M. PARKRER, 205 W. Chestnut St., Louisville, Ky UNIVERSITY NOTES. State University, rah, rah, rah. Dr. J H Fitzbut er was a pleas ant visitor last week and delivered a very interesting lecture on Anatomy and Physiology. Mrs Steinmetz' lectures on the Life of Christ grow more and more interesting. All are looking toward the close of the second t rm. The Berean Choir has some new music which is well rendered. Mr. W. R. Hutchinson preached for Berean Sunday evening. All enjoyed the discourse very much Mrs. Steward, by her patient industry develops the talent of music until her sweet singers are scattered all over the country. Our Rally for the 4th of March will certainly be a grand success the way the young men and women are working. Letters have been sent to all the churches in the State asking for help in this Rally. If pastors do not get the letters we would be glad if they will take notice from these columns and do what they can for the work. Prof. Frye went to Lexington to preach for the Main St. Church, Sunday. Mr G. W. Neighbors of Lexington paid us a visit last week. The Public Rhetoricals of Wednesday were a number one. All did their work well. Last Friday night's Literary was good. Mr. H B. Britt charmed all by his sweet singing. Mr. G. J. Sebree will preach for Berean next Sunday evening. Dr. Puce with Lawyer Albert S. White, Profs, J E. Givens and W. D. Thomas delivered addresses at Plymouth Church Sunday evening. Dr. Purce addressed the graduating class at Bagdad S. tursday evening. Mrs. T. B. Anderson is the honored teacher. These three young pers us are the first outside of Sheloyville and Middlesboro to receive diplomas for finishing the Public School course. The people of Bagdad are well pleased with Mrs. Anderson. 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The repetition of "Lord" shows that the persons expressed great earnestness. But their conduct showed it was only lip service. Men profess religion, and do it honestly, who are not really regenerated, like the stony ground hearers. No one shall enter Heaven who has not taken the Lord as an atoning Saviour and also as Lord whose commands are to be obeyed. But God cannot be mocked by lip service. "But he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven."—As that will is expressed in the commands given us in the Scriptures. This obedience is the proof of regeneration. In these days the second o. the two great commandments is exalted at the expense of the first. Men who are kind to their fellowmen and lead lives free from vice are considered Christians, although their conduct and their conversation show that Cod occupies but a small space in their hearts and minds. To do God's will the first and most important thing is to love Him with all the heart and soul and mind and strength. "Many will say to me in that day."—In the day of Judgment. Our Lord kept the great day of Judgment continually before the minds of his hearers. It would be a blessing if preachers and Sundayschool teachers would follow his example. This verse is one of the most aw inspiring in the whole Bible. These men—and they will be many—died really believing they were God's servants. They were self-deceived and not hypocrites. They were all Arminians in their hearts, whatever churches they may have belonged to. For their words showed they believed in salvation by works. "Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name?" Prophesy in the Bible invariably means speaking by inspiration, whether of the past present or future. Bala m spoke this although he was not a good man, "And in thy name have cast out devils, and in thy name have done many wonderful works?"—Worked miracles. There is no reason to think that Judas did not prophesy and work miracles as did the other disciples. They do not say "we repented towards God and trusted in the merits of thine atoning blood." They cite the works which had made them conspicuous. They were the "hustlers" in the churches, not the quiet, faithful ones who loved God supremely. "And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you; depart from me ye that work iniquity."—Never knew them as among his regenerated people. He knew them as his creatures, but not as his redeemed. No outward activity in "church work," no bustling and hustling, no prominence and reputation among men can win heaven. Only repentance towards God and faith in our Lord Jesus Christ. These men had been free from vice, had lived moral lives, and had not sinned against their fellows. Had they not so lived they would not have honestly believed they were Christians. It is a terrible truth our Lord speaks here, it is a truth which needs emphasized in these days when justice on the outside is al- AMELICAN HAPPLISI FRIDAY FEBRUARY 19 1904 lowed to usurp the place of meditation and prayer Many Christians who consider themselves great workers would be amazed if they would only stop to consider how little time they spend in reading their Bibles devotionally, in prayer in their closets and in communion with God while meditating upon Him. Another terrible truth is that moral men are workers of imiquity, even though they are prominent in church work, if they are not regenerated. "Therefore whosoever heareth these sayings of mine and doeth them."—What he said in the sermon of which this is the close. But the words apply also to all his sayings and those of the Holy Spirit. Men will hear the firt command to sinners to repent and seek the forgiveness of their sins, but hearing is not obedience! "I will liken him to a wise man who built his house upon a rock."—A sure foundation. Luke puts it more graphically, "he is like a man which built a house and digged deep and laid the foundation on a rock." Religion is not the easy thing to get it is sometimes represented. Our Lord bids us to agonize to enter the strait gats. "And the rains descended and the floods came and the winds blew."--The floods are the streams from the mountains, swollen into torrents by the rains and rushing down the ravines. But the wise man who had fastened his foundations upon the solid rock had no reason to fear the storm. It had required much more labor and time to build his house thus, but he is not sorry when the tempests arise. His wisdom is vindicated. The man who has obeyed God finds that his faith holds when temptation comes, and unregenerated nature would have failed. "And every man who heareth these sayings of mine and doeth them not, shall be likened unto a foolish man which built his house upon the sand."—"The sand refers to the loos surface of the ground or perhaps to the sand accumulated in some part of a mountain ravine, which looks smooth and firm, but is liable to be swept away by the next flood."—Broaddus. "And the rains descended and the floods came and the winds blew and beat upon that house, and great was the fall of it."—The sand being swept out, the foundations gave way and the whole house came down in utter wreck. And with this sad, stern ending our Lord closed the sermon on the Mount which began with the blessings. He was never unfathiful to his hearers. He never hid from them the awful consequences of sin. No one else had as much to say of hell as the Lord. When some modern men talk gushingly and on so sweetly! of the spirit of Christ," they forget this. "The people were astonished at his doctrine."—His teaching. Both the matter of it and the manner of it. They no doubt gave expression to their astonishment when he ceased speaking. "For he taught them as one having authority, and not as the Scribes."—There is no reflection on the scribes in these words. The good men among them were careful to teach the people what was revealed in the Old Testament of God's will. Our Lord, being God, spoke with authority. In this sermon he had spoken of hlmself as the Judge at the last day, thu, clearly asserting his divinity. Connected with the Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute at Tuskegee, Ala., offers educational opportunities to young men willing 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. Stuare required to do missionary work in the various churches a d Sunday-schools near the institution and report on same each week. The teaching in the Bible school is wholly undenominational, the intention being not to oppose or antagonise 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 restitution 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, ot 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 laundrying is eight dollars per month. Students are afforded an opportunity to work two o' 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 T. WASHINGTON, Principal Tuakkene Normal and industrial Institute, Tuakkene, a. World's Fair March 1804. Mr. John C. Weber, director of Weber's Military band of Cincinnati known as the "Price Band of America," has compiled the St. Louis World's Fair March 1904—and dedicated it to the Louisiana Purchase Exposition. It will be distributed through the poster department of the St. & O. S. W. R., World's Fair Route, at 10 cents per copy. The music is in sheet form, arranged for the plane, belting very handcomposed gotten up, with highly illuminated it cover. Mr. John C. Weber is only a great Musical Director, but has written some very catchy and popular marches. The St. Louis World's Fair March is the latest success, and will add far her to his fame. Mr. W-ber and his great organization of artists has twice defeated all comers in the national contests at Milka' Reun- lions. The latest triumph was at Baltimore, more, on the Mist of last July when a notable content, composed of the leading bands of America won the first prize of $1,000.00. It is confidently expected that Mr. Weber's We'd's Fair March will become a popular air during the next year, and every household should have a copy of this music. Send 10 cents in silver to the undersigned and a copy of the World's Fair March will be mailed to your address Mark Envelope. A Real Chance for Enterprising Canvassers 18th. and CHESTNUT FOR PURE DRUGS AND CHEMICALS. Best Soda in the City --- Nome made Ice Cream. --- Prescriptions accurately filled and promptly delivered to all parts of the city. ORDERS TAKEN BY 'PHONE. LETTERS registered and MONEY ORDERS issued at our Postal Station. Our laundry does 1st. class work. 'Phone 5044. ORDERS TAKEN BY MAIL. MISSOURI PACIFIC RAILWAY Via ST. LOUIS and KANSAS CITY to COLORADO, UTAH and the PACIFIC COAST DOUBLE DAILY SERVICE. CAFE DINING CARS Meals a la Carte. ELECTRIC LIGHTED TRAINS. Via MEMPHIS, direct to HOT SPRINGS, ARK And Points in TEXAS, MEXICO and CALIFORNIA. DOUBLE DAILY SERVICE. DINING CARS, Meals a la Carte. ELECTRIC LIGHTED TRAINS. for Fahren Information, Advertising Matter, etc., Addr. so R. T. G. MATTHEWS, Trav. Pana. Agt. Room 202 Equal 611 Bldg. H. C. TOWNSEND, e. r. o aov., ST. LOUIS HOUSES AND LOTS FOR SALE in the West End. Also in South Louisville. WHY PAY RENT when you can buy one of these beautiful lots at Fifty cents per week without interest and soon own your own home? For particulars call at the office of L. M. & K. WEISS. 1303 Sixth St. EMSIDELL SCHRADER, STONE & COMPANY. Small Loans and Real Estate Solicitors. Watches, Jewelry and all kinds of Merchandise Bought and Sold. 530 W. Green St. Louisville, Ky WONDERFUL DISCOVERY Curly Hair Made Straight By LOUISVILLE FUNERAL DIRECTORS, First Class Service and Po ite Attention and on the Louisville FuneralDirectors Fine New Rush ber five Funeral Car. A large stock of Coins and Candles and Fun eral Supplies on hand. An Hegent White House for use in Funerals of our Young People is now at your command. Calls answered Day and Night. Funeral Car and Hacks at less and than any other Firm in the City. Try the New Firm and be convinced. Car. 11th & Walnut St. Phone 800-000. WM, J. SILKMAN, Manager "Get in the Henderson Route H-bit. and ASK US FRST. E. M. WOMACK, City Passenger Agent. GEO. L. GARRETT, Traveling Passenger Agent. L J. I & W I V, Gon'l Passenger Agent, LOUISVILLE, . . . . . . . KENTUCKY. A CHANCE IN A LIFE TIME. FOR respectable colored people to procure homes on easy terms. P. H. McDonald & Sons, Promoters at 327 Fifth Street, have opened what is known as Lincoln Court Subdivision on West Broadway and 35th Street. 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 alley. 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 LOFS 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, Indian 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. January 5 and 19, February 2 and 16, March 1 and 15, April 5 and 19, 1904. For full information and particulars as to rates, tickets, limits, a stop over privileges, etc., call or Agents "Big Four Route," or address the undersigned. HAVE YOU MADE UP YOUR MIND WHERE YOU WANT TO GO? IF TO THE WEST OR SOUTHWEST, WHY NOT HAVE YOUR TICKETS READ OVER THE HENDERSON ROUTE FREE RECLINING CHAIR CARS ON ALL, EVENING TRAINS BETWEEN 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. ROUND-TRIP HOMESEEKERS' AND ONE-WAY COLORIST RATES IN EFFECT ON FIRST AND THIRD TUESDAYS OF EACH MONTH. "Ask us for rapap and ask us first." L. J. IRVIN, GORD, L. C. CARNEY, can't I seem'gr ag't? TOWV. TAN'gr ag't LOUISVILLE, N.Y.