The American Baptist

AMERICAN BAPTIST. LET US FORGET. Some things 'twere wiser we should not remember! Let us not forget the little wrongs that one We loved and trusted did us, thinking only Of his past kindnesses and favors done. Let us forget the harsh words rashly spoken In anger's stress, and only call to mind Many a golden thought our friend has given In our communications that were fond and kind. Let us forget all mean and low desires, All base ambition that have stained our past, And remember all things pure and noble, All high, grand aims that win their goal at last. These is so much in life of trutc and grandeur. So much that has been beautiful and bright And good to dwell upon! So let us ever Forget the darkness and recall the light. —L. M. Montgomery. When You Go Into A Drug Store to get a bottle of Painkiller, examine it carefully to see if it is made by Perry Davis, and don't be persuaded to something "just as good" because it is few cents cheaper. There is only one Painkiller, "Perry Davis". Large bottles 28 and 500. Interesting Foreign Letter from Dr. C. H. Parrish. ---En- Route to Jerusalem. The American Baptist which was the first paper to call attention to my appointment as an American delegate to the World's Sunday School Convention at Jerusalem, must now give space to this, my first correspondence. I left Louisville, at 3:35 Saturday morning, March 8th, via Pennsylvania Ry. Our train was late, not reaching New York till 12 o'clock Sunday. It was raining when I reached the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Hamilton, my New York home. At night I prescheed for Rev. Dr. Wynn, of Newark, N.J. Notwithstanding the pouring rain, the church was full. They gave me $15.00 to help me on my journey. It rained so hard Monday night. I was forced to break my engagement to preach at Princeton, N.J. On Tuesday, at four o'clock, we sailed from the North German Lloyd pier, foot of Second street Hoboken, on the magnificent steamer "Grosser Kurfurst," one of the finest in the world. Her length is 682 ft.; beam 62 ft.; depth 99 ft.; 13,172 tons gross register; displacement 21,000 tons and a capacity of 12,000 tons dead weight. The dining-room, vestibule and drawing rooms are all large and inviting. Her crew numbers 365, passengers 811. As we steamed down the Hudson the band played, "My Country 'Tis of Thee," and as long as the pier was in sight, we could see the immense handkerchief-waving crowd bidding us God speed. There was no shedding of tears all was joyous and cheering. There were numerous cameras and all of them were snapped at the shores of New York and the Goddess of Liberty. When the steamer was out of the Hudson in deep water, the pilot left her and the captain became supreme in authority. The tables are supplied with all the delicacies of the season three times a day. My room is among the desirable ones, being well ventilated, and having a sofa and a small table, I enjoy it most because I have it all to myself. All fare alice, having the freedom of the entire steamer. I am seated in the forward dining room, and do most of my writing in one of the smoking parlors. Where the Spirit of God is there is an absence of Negrophobia. I do not think I have ever seen so many devoted men and women of one accord. They are at once choice and uplifting some of the master christian workers of the world are at the head of affairs. Indeed, it is as a family worshipping God, and studying his Word daily. Rev. W. S. Brooks, D. D., of Chicago is the other colored delegate, he makes a good representative for our Methodist brethren, the Bishop's hat would suit his head admirably. Sea sickness I may say, has been the exception and not the rule. I am among the fortunate ones who escaped. I have not missed a mile. I have eaten heartily every time. I know my wife will be glad to know this. We reached our first port Wednesday the 16th, Funnelia Madeira 2,700 miles from New York. We steamed away from Madeira promptly at a o'clock the next day. This island has been described as the most beautiful in all the world. I have just visited it and readily confess my inability to tell it- magic charm. It is the most picturesque and flower-studded landscape I ever saw. Funchal, the capital, lies on an abrupt slope, with mountain peaks 5,000 ft. high. Madeira belongs to Portugal, yet is a province of Africa, within 310 miles of that continent. It appears to have been known to the ancient. The "Purple island" of Pliny answering perfectly to the description. The certain history however dates from 1418 when Porto Sante, was discovered, and possessed by the Portuguese. It was at this place that Columbus is said to have resided with his father-in-law, prior to the discovery of America. The geologists would find a rich field in Madeira. I longed for brother Isaac Curtis, who charged to bring him a few of the rocks. It is a volcanic mass of gradual formation. It consist of basalt in various forms, red and yellow tufa ashes and clinders. It has also a vein of limestone imbedded in basalt in the northern part of the island. Forms and mosses are most abundant. Plants, trees and flowers of almost every land seem to grow here. A rich profusion of vegetation is displayed in every form, covering walls and houses climbing up trees, showing itself here and there and everywhere. It is said the domestic animals were introduced. There were no quadrupeds on the island when it was discovered. The ponies are uniformly small. Cattle are also small, but capable of doing much work. There are said to be only a few reptiles, and birds are also scarce. The people are descendants of Portugese settlers with a slight mixture of Negro and Moorish blood. I saw only four really dark persons. The American consul told me there were several Negroes in the town and the smartest pupil in the High School was an African boy. The wife of one the wealthiest Portugese merchants is a Negress. By the way, the American consul is a Kentuckian, and when no knew from my letter of introduction, that I was from the same state, there were two Kentuckians well met. It is Captain T. C. Jones, of Frankfort, he having lived here seventeen years. He was appointed under the Cleveland administration. Generally, the people are not cleanly, either in home or person. They live on the simplest food, and are roughly attired. They seem, however, industrious. Both men and women carry heavy loads on their heads and shoulders. They seem to be kind-hearted and polite. Nearly everything in the city seems qualit, going in the old ways, rather than giving place to modern fashion. Some of us went to the mountains in steam cars, about two miles up and descended in sliding baskets, guided by the natives. It was most interesting to see the terrace-like gardens, from the foot to the top of the mountains, seemingly on all sides. The consul told me that the schools are fairly good, teaching French, and leaving English optional. Of course the language is Portugese. There are said to be about 30,000 inhabitants and 10,000 houses. Roman Catholics is established by law. There is a Methodist and a Presbyterian church. Fifteen Portugese Christians took part in our religious services on the steamer, and sang in their own language: "How firm a foundation." An offering of $105 was given to these mission churches by those on board the ship. There is no Baptists here. A missionary here might do great work. Our Steamer anchored at sea, there being no harbor. From this point the view of the city is charming; the white clean-looking houses were what looked like white dots scattered over the hills, which we had seen for over half an hour, after sighting the city. The varied coloring of beautiful gardens and flowers formed a lovely picture, which we delighted to gaze upon for awhile before landing. The large buildings which attracted our attention from the Steamer, were the palace a large unsightly yellow building, the theater to the left, and the cathedral. And as our vision followed the ascent of the mountain, the church of the mount, two thousand feet upward. We were next engaged with a flotilla of boats putting out from the shore to welcome us. They contained a committee of citizens, missionaries, health and custom officers. A rt these there were a crowd of boats, some of which contained youthful divers, some as young as nine years, who did wonderful exploits, in search of money thrown LOUISVILLE, KY., FRIDAY APRIL 8 1904. out into the water to tempt them. The landing from the steamer was by tenders. On landing we found walking over the the slippery pebble pavement quite difficult. So some went through the city in bullock cars, or ox sleds, the clumsy, but usual mode of conveyance. Others use hammocks, some horses, which are very sure-footed, especially shod for the purpose. Madeira wine is here in large store houses and the grape vine is in every garden and yard. Everybody, of the native drink and many to drunkness. Many, professional gamblers. Women as well as men are very healthy here. It is now famous for the cure of pulmonary diseases. The average death rate is 20 to 1,000. There is now in Funchal the sure sign of western progress, electric lights and even one automobile. Wages are low. cooks $11 and house servants $5; wages for men and women differ very little. The island is 14 miles wide and 30 miles long. It is being used as a supply station for large vessels and may yet astonish the world in its commercial development as well as in the beauty of its natural surroundings. Although the laws are rigid against the protestants, I believe the redemption of the souls here is even nearer than it seems. C. 11. PARRISH. Gibraltar, March 19, 1904. The Thrust of a Lane is scarcely more agonizing than the recurrent pains in the abdomen which follow the eating of improper food or too free indulgence in ice-water. The immediate cause of oramps and colic is often the distention of the bowels by gas Quick relief follows the use of Perry Davis' Painkiller. Careful housekeepers give it the place of honor in the family medicine chest. UNIVERSITY NOTES S. U. Rah, rah, rah, rah, S. U. Rah, rah, rah, rah, State University, ran, ran, ran. Mrs. L. B. Sneed addressed the school Monday. Her address was inspiring from beginning to end. The school attended the funeral of Mrs B. O. Wilkerson in a body, at the Green Street church, last Sunday afternoon. The family has our deepest sympathy. Mrs. Lulu M. Jackson was a pleasant visitor this week. The reception given Wednesday evening was a very joyable affair. All did justice to the occasion. Dr. Purce preached for Berean Sunday evening. The whitewash brigade is changing the appearance of the campus. Dr. Purce will preach for Rev. C. M. Hammonds at West Baden next Sunday. The teams are anxious to meet on the diamond. School closes May 13th. Reports of the second term's work showed improvement in all classes. Resolution. Whereas, it has pleased the Almighty Father to remove from our midst our worthy and esteemed friend, Dr. Artishle Gilbert Wilkerson Resolved it is fitting that we, the faculty and students of State University, record our appreciation of her, Whereas, the wisdom and ability exercised by her, as an exmember of our faculty, for her inspiring qualities and her intellectual ability, for her noble service and means, will be held in grateful remembrance by the many young men and women, who sat as disciples, at her feet, and, Whereas, the sudden removal of such a Christian character from our midst, in which she has worked so faithfully for so many years, leaves a vacancy and a shadow, that will be deeply realized by all that knew her and a grievous loss to her school and church: Resolved, that we extend our deepest sympathy to the affected friends and relatives of our deceased sister. We express an earnest hope that even so great a bereavement may be overruled for their highest good. Daughter comrade, friend and classmate, Thou whose eyes but yesterday, Beamed with hope and prospect, Joyfully now closed are closed for aye short thy life, so swift thy journey: Oh! Too soon thou art gone to rest! But, who marks the sparrow falleth, All things doeth for the best. We have a hope when life is o'er and we have laid her down to rest to meet her where we will part no more in that sweet Eden. of the Blest. Committee MRS. M. E. STEWARD J. W. ROSS ROBERT BROWN. A Visit to Bloomfield. Having accepted an invitation from Rev. Wm. Brown pastor of the second Baptist church of Bloom field to assist them in a meeting beginning Monday March the 21st I arrived and was met by the pastor in whose company I was soon at the residence of brother and sister Brown, where they informed me that I was new at home. At night we went to church and found good encouraging congregation awaiting us. I preached as I usually do the outlook Monday night was encouraging for a lovely meeting, the congregation increased each night, the church seemed much revived. Though I had just recovered from a spell of sickness I felt my physical weakness, with a heavy cold I was afraid that could not meet expectations of my audience but the Lord was with us and blessed the work and it seemed that the word of the Lord run and was glorified. Many souls were made glad and the meeting resulted in several additions to the church for baptism and with whom Rev. Brown will march to the water and bury them beneath the yielding waves next Sunday. I was certainly treated nice by Rev. and sister Brown and his good people. The Rev. has his people under good control and he seem to be pastor from the pulpit to the door. They also have a good choir and they sing well and a good Sunday School up to the times. During our meeting Bro. Wm. Stone, an officer of the church and chairman of the deacons' board, who was greatly beloved by the church and community was paralyzed. He had been attending the meeting regularly every night and was deeply concernd and was present Saturday night for the last time. He enjoyed the services greatly, but that night at a late hour his wife was aroused by him making a peculiar noise she awoke and tried to aroused brother Stone but he was speechless he was paralyzed. Monday afternoon he mounted the chariot and went home. His funeral was largely attended Tuesday afternoon. Pastor Brown preached a noble sermon, Text: "I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have keep the faith." The meeting closed Sunday with several for baptism. I certainly enjoyed myself while there. Time and space will not allow me to say what I would like to say about the progress of the colored people of this section, several own their own homes and farms with several acres of land from 30 to 100 acres, this speaks well for the Negroes in that section. Pray for success in the work of education and missions. Shelbyville, Ky. MANAGER WANTED Trustworthy lady or gentleman to manage business in this county and adjoining territory for well and favorably known house of solid financial standing, $20.00 straight cash salary and expenses paid each Monday by check direct from headquarters. Expense money advanced, Position permanent. Address Manager, 810 Como Block, Chicago, Illinois. The Fear of Law. Suddenly there is a veritable rush for the fulfillment of legal requirements on the part of those who are in charge public buildings, halls, theaters, churches—in view of the recent disaster in which so many hundreds lost their lives. And now you see fire-escapes, where fire-escapes should have been long ago; not because of love for humanity, but because of fear of law. Precautions are being taken in the matter of safety appliances all over this country and in the old-rural countries. A stranger in the world coming into it suddenly, might be led to think that this great scramble is an indication of a revival of love for men; and if he were kept in ignorance of the facts, and went home to his planet, he might report that the sons of men had a great movement of heart, expressing a revival of brotherly love, an anxiety to make things so safe that no accidents could happen where by any might be injured, or lose their lives. What a wrong report it would be! There is no revival or brotherly love in these safety appliances—not an ounce of it; but a wholesome fear of law, lest the inspectors come around and talk in a way so strange that one would scarcely recognize them; they use to speak so differently! That is the fear of the law. How long it will last no one can tell: perhaps just as long as there is no election around to make it necessary to do some things for the party's sake. Has the incident any application of a higher sort? There are some folks FREE To AllOur Subscribers. FREE The leading Agricultural Journal of the Nation, edited by an able corps of writers. This valuable journal, in addition to the logical treatment of all agricultural subjects will also discuss the great issues of the day. thereby adding zest to its columns and giving the farmer something to think about aside from the everyday humdrum of routine duties. WITHIN THE NEXT THIRTY DAYS WE OFFER TWO FOR THE PRICE OF ONE: The AMERICAN BARIST and THE AMERICAN FARMER, Both One Year for $1.25. This special offer is made to all new subscribers and all old ones who pay up all arrears and renew within thirty days. Sample copies free. Address. The Great American Farmer. The leading Agricultural Journal corps of writers. This valuable journal, in addition agricultural subjects will also do thereby adding zest to its column to think about aside from the e WITHIN THE NEXT THIR TWO FOR THE PRICE OF ONE: AMERICAN FARMER, Both One This special offer is made to all who pay up all arrears and re- copies free. Address, AME who think they are "about right" if they are obedient to the moral laws; they are punctilious in the matter of law observance; and they pride themselves on owing no man anything (without loving him!) they give tithes of all they possess. They are law abiding people; and they are good citizens; but their names are not written in the great books of the chronicles; for simple fear of law never writes names on that high scroll. Once upon a time these folks were known as Pharisees — The Baptist Union. SPECIAL SUMMER SCHEDULE Mr. D. L. Moody use to claim that the summer is the best time of the year for christian work, as the people can then be more easily reached by text and open air work, visitations, etc. Hence when he founded the Bible Institute at Chicago for training laymen and women for christian work, he kept the school open all the year. This policy is still adhered to, and the announcement for next summer's schedule shows that those who attend will not only find advantages in the study of the Bible and gospel music, but also unusual opportunities for taking part in different aggressive methods for reading the masses. The leading Bible course will be given by Rev. James M. Gray, D. D., of Boston. Consecutive lectures on "The Old Testament Propheta" "The New Testament Epilogos," etc., will run from June to September (inclusive) Rev. William Evans will have courses in "The Book of Revelation," "Fundamental Doctrines" and "Personal Work." Among special lecturers who are expected for shorter visits are the Rev: John Urquit art, of Scotland, John Willis Baer, of New York, Rev. Cornelius Woeifkin, D. D., of Brooklyn. The Institute owns a Gospel wagon which will be in service every day, weather permitting. At least one tent will also be kept running, with prominent tent workers, such as S. H. Hadley, of New York, and others, to preach. Street meetings and other forms of out-door activity will be daily features. In preparing the schedule the needs of the country pastor, the shool teachers and seminary student on vacation, the christian man or woman who wants to be more helpful in the home church and Sunday School have been kept in mind. These can attend for a limited time, and receive help and inspiration in Bible study and aggressive work. A full prospectus can be secured by addressing The Moody Bible Institute, 80 Institute Place, Chicago. NEW ERAI NSTITUTE We hope to hold Institute beginhir January 1904 as follows:— Henderson, Norris Chapel, Jan a 6-8. Paducah, First Ward, January 20-22 Bowling Green, New Bethel, February 17-19. We hope that the pastors and brethren in the above named cities will get together and arrange so as to make the meeting a success. It can be done, and if they decide that it must be done, will be done. The programme, as an ranged is first class and the people should have the benefit of each lecture. This programme is being used all over the state among the Baptist white and black. The Lord bless the work. I am Yours in Service, P. H. KENNELLY, Henderson, Ky. Gen'l Missionary --- ESTABLISHED 1879. Subscribers. FREE mer, Journal of the Nation, edited by an able addition to the logical treatment of all also discuss the great issues of the day. columns and giving the farmer something the everyday humdrum of routine duties. THIRTY DAYS WE OFFER ONE: The AMERICAN BAPTIST and THE One Year for $1.25. to all new subscribers and all old ones and renew within thirty days. Sample AMERICAN BAPTIST, Louisville, Ky. WANTED—TRUST WORTHY LADY or 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. Expense money advanced; position permanent. Address Manager, 605 Monor B'l'g., Chicago. To the Superintendents of Children's Bands, Auxiliary 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 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 Sunday School on the dates mentioned. prilA 3 Zion "10 Bland Street "17 Little Flock "24 Lampton Street May 1 Green Street "18 Cabel Street "15 Beargrass "22 Green Castle "29 Anshorage and Pewse June 5 Jeffersontown "12 Newburg MOLLIE WILLIAMS, State Secretary of Children's Bnd, 3801 Sixth st., Louisville Ky. Kindergartens and the Race Problem. Give us to generations of children whose education is based on kindergarten methods and we will change the present menacing aspect of the American race problem, whether within or without our borderland, to one of sympathy and harmony. No one can make this possible to the South so well as tacu women of the country and to them must finally be delegated the solution of this problem. All the laws that may be piled upon the statute books of the country will never remove the unreasoning prejudice which is the ferment of the problem. This must be left to education and to the home. Whatever may be the attitude of the women of the two races toward each other, one thing is certain—the peace of the one is indissolubly linked with the uplift of the other. Surely they may make common cause in the care of helpless, innocent childhood. When a few superior* and intelligent white and Negro women may meet upon this ground, then, and not till then, will the solution of this problem have begun right.—Anna E. Murray, in the Southern Workman. IMPORTANT NOTICE-MEETING OF THE EXECUTIVE BOARD. The Executive Board of the National Baptist Convention is hereby called to meet in the city of Nashville, Tennessee, Wednesday, May 18, 1904. The Chairmans and Secretaris of our Boards, the Vice-Presidents, together with the officers of the Convention are requested to be present, Dr. E. C. Morris, President, Wm. L. Cansler, Secretary. (Denominational papers please copy.) (ESTABLISHED 1879) PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY OFFICE YEAR, in advance..... $1.25 JIR MONTHS, " " ..... .75 YHREE MONTHS, " " ..... .40 The date on the label of your paper shows to what time you have paid. It serves both as a receipt and a request for payment. If proper credit has not been given within two or three weeks from time of payment, notify us. After us promptly of any change in Post Off. of address so that there may be no error or delay in delivery of paper. This paper is regularly mailed to its subscribers until a default order to discontinue is received and the subscription paid is full to the time the order is given. It is said that there are 153,240 Sunday Schools in the United States and Canada. The average membership of these schools is 85, but the majority have less than fifty members each. The pastors and superintendents as a rule have had no special training in the administration of Sunday School matters. This makes it necessary for us to inquire what can be done to make the Sunday School a more efficient factor in general education. This question should be studied with a great deal of seriousness by the intelligent, thoughtful people, who regard religious knowledge and Christian culture as essential to American manhood and womanhood. National Baptist Union. This very suggestive and pertinent article in the Union deserves more than a passing notice as it means much to the church and the denomination. The need of the age is improved and effective work in our Sunday schools. Not surface work by untried and inexperienced workers but earnest and consecrated work by workers who have either been trained or have large and varied experience and who feel keenly the responsibility of bringing the children to Christ. In the work of unlifting the race the Sunday School plays almost as important a part as does the home, the school and the church, because it is supposed to supplement the work of these important agencies, and under proper conditions its influence would be potential for good. In the good book from which Bro. Wilkins, of the Chicago Conservator used to preach and whose precepts he endeavored to follow when he lived in Kentucky years ago we learn that 'We speak that we do know, and testify that we have seen,' but since he has been in the Windy City, he seems to have forgotten much that he preached and practiced in this state. His references to the manager of this paper are wholly imaginary and visionary, and we doubt whether he seriously considered what he wrote. The kindly reference made in these columns some weeks ago to the Odd Fellows Journal was based upon a criticism found in the Independent of Atlanta, and had no reference incidentally or remotely to the controversy between the Conservator and the Odd-Fellows Journal. Bro. Wilkins, magnifies his importance when he presumes that every allusion made to any matter about which he has an opinion, is directed at him, for in this particular instance we did not have the good brother in mind. Surely, "the wicked flee when no man pursueth." WHEN the question involving the constitutionality of the suffrage law of the State of Virginia, was being argued before the United States Supreme Court in Washington, D.C., this week, the unusual scene of the courtroom and corridors being crowded with a well dressed and well behaved crowd of colored people was witnessed. They were there as silent but interested spectators to the consideration of a question in which they are more AMERICAN BAPTIST FRIDAY APRIL 8 1904 deeply concerned than any other class of citizens. There is no telling what decision the court will finally render and if it follows the trend of its previous decisions there is not much to encourage the race. There are new features in this case which has not been passed upon in the others and in this there is some hope—though we confess it is slim. THE suggestion that colored men would "organize a "Civil Liberty Party" and nominate a Negro for the Presidency in a convention to be held in St Louis, July 6th, is in our judgment premature. In the first place the whole affair savors of a trick to draw colored men from the support of Roosevelt for President and besides this it is entirely too close to the Democratic National Convention to meet with favor. There will be no Negro candidate this year for the people are entirely satisfied with having a true and tried fried like President Roosevelt in the White House and are not chasing phantoms at this time. In another column of this paper will be found the first of a series of interesting letters from Rev. C. H. Parrish, D. D., describing his journey to the Holly Land, and giving his impressions incident thereto. Dr. Parrish, is a terse and vigorous writer and his letter will be full of interest and pleasure to those who care to make a study of this journey. They will appear at intervals during his absence and a rich treat is in store for our readers. There are none who have become prominent in life, without in some way suffered under a fusilade of false accusation The one with adamantine courage, possessed such inflexible inherent elements, and singular of heart will invariably succeed. He laughs at opposition, spurns deteat, and with an iron will ascends the mount Aararat of fame: watching the receding waters of adversities, and smiles of success enlighten his countenance — Christian Index. A Visit of Death. Early in the morning of March 17th 1904 the sad news came to me that death had visited the family of the Rev J. W. Lewis and laid its icy hands on his dear loving daughter, Sister Malinda Lewis Edwards March 16th. The message was somewhat of a surprise to me as I did not know that my pastor's daughter was ill, but I found great comfort in the fact that our sister died in full triumph of faith in Christ, having prepared for the occasion and united with the church in the year of 1892 and has been a true follower of God for 12 long years. Rev. Lewis stands in the formest rank in the ministry and as a leader of our denomination. He has our prayers, and our sympathy in this his sad hour of bereavement and trial. E. W. Reed. Y. M. C. A. NOTES Ex-Governor W O. Bradley will deliver a special address to the men of Louisville at Odd Fellows' Hall Sunday April 17th at 3 p. m. Be sure to attend the Oratorical Contest between pupils of the Eastern and Western schools at Zion Baptist church Monday evening April 18th. Some of the members of the Y. M. C A. have recently organized a reading circle. The rooms have been tastefully repapered; some new charms have been added and every thing is fresh and inviting. Bro. W. D. Mays will lead the men's meeting Sunday, 3:30 p. M. Subject: "The Secret of Joseph's Success. GET YOUR JOB WORK DONE HERE. The Independent of SanFrancisco has changed hands and Mr. J. C. Pegram is now its editor and manager. The death of Mr. W. C. Coleman the prominent colored cotton mill operator of Concord N. C., is announced this week. The Grace Episcopal Church of Brooklyn N Y., raised $90,000 in cash at a single collection last Sunday morning. This breaks the record for money raising in a church service. Rev, J. B. Green pastor of the Antioch Baptist Church, Shreveport La. was shot by his wife last week. We have no particulars but Bro. Green is not dangerously hurt and is improving nicely. Rev. R. B. Butler District Missionary for Eastern Kentucky will hold a New Era Institute with the Plymouth Baptist church, Maysville Ky next Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Rev. Wm. Young is conducting a great revival with the Little Zion Baptist Church Russellville Ky There are fifty converts and the meeting continues with unabated interest. Next Sunday is College Rally Day in Arkansas for the Arkansas Baptist College. The leaders are modest in their request this year as they only ask for $500. They should raise this without any trouble. The New Liberty Baptist church of Cincinnati O., one of the prosperous churches of that city, raised $210.00 in a special effort a few weeks ago, Rev. M. Toomey is its pastor. Fourteen negro wagon drivers of the richmond Va. Baggage Transfer Co. informed the company last week that they would not work with a white man, who had been employed as a driver. The company discharged the whole negro force and promptly substituted white drivers. When a man 'lives at home and boards at the same place,' he can afford to say more without being molested than one who lives at the house of his neighbor. In such a case a 'still tongue makes a wise head.'- Chickasaw Rival. It is so decidedly an advantage to every pastor to have his members an intelligent, reading people, that it would seem that every one of them would feel disposed to urge upon their members to sub cribe for the denominal papers. But it is rather the exception than the rule that the pastors ever say or seem to care anything about the matter.—American Baptist Flag. Just to be loving the things Jesus stands for; just to be hating the things He hates; just to be going out of our way to be helping some one else; just to be thinking less of self and more of our fellows—that is to be carrying a bit of the true cross; that is to be following the Savior of men.—Ex. The first anniversary of the pastorate of Rev, H. C. Bailey with the Antioch Baptist church, Cleveland O., was appropriately observed the last Sunday in March. The annual report showed 57 additions to the church membership during the year and $3,727.19 collected. This is an excellent showing when it is remembered that the church has only 170 members. The pastors salary of $1,000 was paid in full. We do not need any episcopacy --- in Baptist ranks and we are not going to ppt up with any very long. It is entirely out of place in our polity, and we are not going to change our Christ given polity. If we have those who are ambitious to become presiding elders they should go to the Methodists where they cultivate that sort of sentiment. -American Baptist Flag By reason of the resignation of our pastors on the 3rd Sunday in March our church is now vacant and we hereby notify all preachers desirous of visiting our church to correspond with H. W. Jones, Owenton Ky. We will not be responsible for the entertainment of any who fail to comply with the foregoing Done by order of the Deacon Board. Mrs. L. B. Sneed, of Indianapolis, is spending her spring vacation with friends in the city. Mrs. Lula M. Jackson, of Shelby ville, Ky., was in the city last Sunday attending the funeral of Mrs. B. O. Wilkerson. Misses Nettie Radford, and Mollie Robinson, of Brandenburg, Ky., were in the city this week, the pleasant visitors of Rev. B J Davis and Mr. John Yake, 1109 West chestnut Revs P, H. Kennedy, D D., of Henderson, Ky., J M. Caldwell, of Smithfield, Ky., H A Keeton, of Bardstown, Ky., W. B. Wood, of lizabethtown, Ky., were in the city this week, The Board of Directors of the Coloree Orpnans Home will hold its regular monthly meeting at the Y. M. C. A, 942 West Walnut st., next Thursday evening. Mr. J. A. Hunt, has opened his Ice Cream parlor for the season at 12th and Hill streets, where he will be pleased to see his friends. Mr. Cary B. Lewis, well known in this city is now the Little Rock agent and correspondent of the Hot Springs (Ark) Echo. The Cantata of Ruth the Gleaner will be rendered at Jacob street Tabernacle next Monday evening. A liberal patronage of the public is requested. The Executive Committee of the Ministers Union of Louisville, will hold an important meeting at the Y. M. C. A., at 3 p. m., next Wednesday. All members please be present. Wm Johnson, Chair. A Drill Contest will be given at Odd Fellows Hall next Friday evening, for the benefit of the Old Folks Home. This promises to be a most interesting occasion and there should be a large attendance as every cent of the net proceeds is for the Old Folks Home. The Twelfth Anniversary of the pastorate of Rev. B.G McClellan, with the Cable street church, will be observed next Sunday. At the afternoon services the Lord's supper will be administered. The Lampton St. Church will hold another rally next Sunday to raise money for their New Builning Fund. This is one of the needs of the denomination in this city and this congregation deserves to be encouraged and assisted in this movement. Beginning next Sunday S. W. Jordan & Sons, Manufacturers of Creams and Ices at 944 W Walnut St., will close at noon on Sundays. They request their patrons to favor them with orders at on before eleven o'clock a. m. so as to insure prompt service. The Louisville Ministers' Union met Monday morning at Quinn Chapel, Rev. E. P. Marrs, D D presided. The Constitution as reported by the committee, was adopted The following brethren were elected as members of f the Executive Board for one year: Wm Johnson, M. F. Robinson, C. B. Allen, 4 Mos W. H. Snowden, L. Louisville National Banking Co. . . . N. E. Cor. Fifth and Market Streets. Boxes for rent in Strongest Safety Vault. $5.00 !per year and upward. H. Brown, J. H. Perdue. 8 Months D. T. Parker, C. C. Bates, J. T. Morrow. Charity Committee B. P. Marrs, W. M Reed, W. H V nable, R. T. Bailey. Visiting brethren were introduced and addressed the meeting to which Rev. Wm Johnson, responded. Rev. W. M. Langford, was elected president and Rev. Wm. Reed, vice-president for the meeting in May, and Knox Presbyterian church was selected as the place for the meeting City Minister's and Deacon's Conference At the meeting last Monday morning the following were present—Revs. Bates, Marrs, Johnson, Bowen, Offutt, Russell, McClallan, Hull Craighead, Blue, Mack, I ewis. Wm Reed, Floyd, Perdue, Martin, Davis Kenney, Frank, Caldwell, Keeton Edmunds, Alexander. Zion—Sunday-school 160, collection $4 02, pastor and Rev G. W. Hampton, preached, one received under watchcare, collection $31. Beargrass—Sunday-school 25 collection 27c, pastor and Rev. E. Howard preached, collection $8 00 Ninth street Sunday-school 61 collection $2 14, pastor preached, one under watchcare, col. $27 11. Howard Chapel—Sunday-school 40 collection $1 00, pastor preached one by baptism. collection $8 00 Lampton street—Sunday-school 121 collection $2 29, pastor preched two by watchcare and one by relation, collection $23 95. New Hope—Sunday-school 40 collection $1 00, Rev. Wm. Taylor pre ched, 2 by baptism, col. $9 00. Mt. Olive—Sunday-school 45, pastor preached, col. $39 45 Long Run—Pastor preached, col lection $5 05. Elk Creek—Sunday-school 15 collection 25c, pastor preached, col lection $8 85. Blue Ball—Sunday-school 10, pas- tor preached, collection $4 30. Green Castle—Sunday school 35 col. $2 00, Rev. J. Riley, preached collection $43 60. Centennial—Sunday-school 134 collection $2 05, pastor and Rev R P. Morton, preached, col. $24. Emmanuel- Sunday-school 75, collection $1 66, pastor and Bro A W. Woodfolk, preached, collection $33 50. Little Flock...Sunday-school 48 collection 75c, pastor preached, rally, collection $137 04, church collection $7 40. The conference adjourned to meet at Green street church next Monday morning. M. & F. College Notes The exercises of the Model school department last Friday spoke in high terms of the excellent instruction the children are receiving from Miss B. L. Johnson The Dupee Literary Society had a good programme last Friday The new elected officers seem to know their business. The able address of Dr. J. W. Lucket, was well received by the society. Our praise meeting was well attended last Sunday and all enjoyed the exegesis by Rev B. William D. D, upon the 2nd chapter of the 2nd Corinthians. The president, teachers and stu Louisville TITLE CO. Paid-up Capital $157,000 Guaranteed Fund $100,000 Titles Examined and Insura Money Loaded on Real Estate First Mortage Real Estate Gold Bonds for Sale which met the buyer 4½ per cent. Bonds as small as $25. This is the best way to save Money. OFF.CERS: GEO. A. NEWMAN.....PRESIDENT ARTHUR G. LANGHAM.....VICE-PRESIDENT C. M. PHILLIPS.....SECRETARY AND MANAGER GEO. W. UTCHISON.....CAS SUPP E. L. MCDONALD.....ATTORNEY OFFICE: 234 FIFTH ST Telephones, Main 1250, Home 130. C. B. CLAY, The Tailor. Twenty Years before the citizens of the city, and you will find me ready to wait on you and show you a good line of samples for both Ladies and Gentlemen. I will cut and make you any kind of Garment you want at YOUR PRICE, also will Clean, Dye and Repair at a rate less than you can get elsewhere. I Earnestly Solicit Your Patronage Don't forget Name and Place, 921 W. BROADWAY Call or send postal card or call Home PHONE 3460 and I will call personally. dents were almost thrown into a state of andromedian Sunday evening at the sudden arrival of Prof. W. H. Council, who stopped between trains on his return from Missouri, where he had been to deliver an address. To say that we were glad to see him and Prof. H. D. Slatter, our former secretary, is mildly expressing a fact that is almost beyond our realization He spent several' hours at the school and expressed himself as highly pleased with the work. He will return May 24th to deliver the public address. President Frazer, contracted for Union Tabernacle for the 24th of May. We hope a large crowd will be present to greet our graduating class and Prof Councill. Rev. J. W. Hawkins, D. D., of Paducah, Ky., will make the leading speech at our General Conference of friends Tuesday May 24th at 2 p. m. The Annual Sermon will be preached at the Virginia st Baptist church Sunday May 22d at 3 p. m., by Rev. O Durrett, D. D. The exercises of the Preparatory department Monday May 23d at 8 p. m., will be held at Virginia street church. To Minnesota, North and South Dakota, Wyoming and other Points. The Monon Route will sell tickets at greatly reduced rates to above district on every Tuesday in March and April. By way of Chicago and St. Paul is the very best way of reaching that territory and the Monon Route offers two spleneid through trains daily to Chicago, where agents of the company meet homeseekers to give them every attention and see them safely and comfortably started on their way to the great Northwest. No trouble to answer inquiries and the undersigned will meet travelers on reaching Louisville, by dropping him a card. E. H. Bacon, D. P. A. Louisville, Ky Monon Route Women as Well as Men Are Made Miserable by Kidney Trouble. THE WORLD'S FIRST WOMEN'S FASHION SHOW 1896 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 rine scalds the flesh or if, when the child saches an age it should be able to control the passage it is afflicted with wd-wetting, depend upon it, the cause of a difficulty is kidney trouble, and the first ep should be towards the treatment of ese 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 mite- with kidney and bladder trouble, the same great remedy. The mild and the immediate effect of Swamp-Root is soon realized. It is sold oy druggists, in fifty- cent and one dollar sizes. You may have a sample bottle by mail, free, also pampers to tell- ing all you include many of the thousands of testimonial letters received from sufferers cured. In writing Dr. Kilmer & Co. Binghamton, N. Y., be sure and mention this paper. Don't make any mistake, but remen- ber the name Swamp-Root, Dr. Kilmer Swamp Root and tae address, Binghamton, N. Y., on every bottle. EUREKARESTAURANT N. E. cor. 11th & Green Sts. LOUISVILLE, KY. Home Cooking Polite Service. Everything Neat and Inviting. Meals at all hours to midnight every day. We are looking forward to a first class hotel. J H. PERDUE, PROPRIETOR. S. W. JORDAN & SONS 244 W. Wn nut t. LOUISVILLE - K.N.TUCKY Manufacturers of all kinds of Fancy Creams and Ices. Excellent Soda with Fruit Syrups For Prices and Quality Excelled By None. TELEPHONE 3406-Y. Wm Watson N. W. COR CHFSTNUT AND 10th STS Fuilishes Coffins, Cases, Shrouds and everything for Funerals. Prompt services. Reasonable terms 847 SFACCTION EQUARANTEED EMSIDELL SCHRADER, STONE & COMPANY. Small Loans and Real Estate Solicitors. Watches, Jewelry and all kinds of Merchandise Bought and Sold. 539 W. Green St. Louisville, Ky J. R. NEIGHBORS, The Elite Photographer; Bularging, Buttons and Framing a Specialty HOME PHONE 4918. 12 W. Walnut St. LOUISVILLE, KY Meals at all Hours. Best Service at the most Reason- able Rates. GIVE US A TRIAL, IN MEMORIAM. Mrs. Artishia Gilbert Wilkerson, A. B., A. M., M. D. In the mountainous little town of Manchester. Ky., on the 2nd day of June 1868 was born Artishia Garcia, the pride of William and Amanda Gilbert; her parents. In her earliest years she had a love for books and was soon able to spell and read. In 1878 her parents moved to Louisville, where their child attended public school for three years. September 1881 ARTISHIA G. WILKERSON. she became a christian and united with t the Green street Baptist church, pastored by Dr. D. A. Gaddie, who regarded her as one of his own children. The same year she entered State University under the Presidency of Rev. Wm. J. Simmons, D. D., finishing the Normal Department May 13, 1885, and from the College Department in 1889, as valedictorian. During these years she proved to be a bright pupil with clear insight, sound reason, retentive memory, and thorough in all. After school hours she taught here and there in private homes that she might help her mother to keep her in school. We might add here, that no daugh ter ever had a mother more devoted than Mrs. Gilbert was to Artishia even to the last, and she often said "I owe all to mamma." Mrs. Wilkerson, was not only ambitious to be, but also ambitious to do. She worked in a little mission fostered by Dr. Simmons, on ninth street, taught for years in the Sunday-school of Calvary Baptist church, was president of the Gleaners there a society for helping to bring in the unsaved. In her writings she was strong and logical and in her speaking she was convincing and pointed. She became instructor in her Alma Mater giving perfect satisfaction to the president and trustees, and many young men and women remember her as a worthy example. She allied herself with the Baptist Women's Educational Convention at its beginning as an active worker. She traveled and lectured through the state as its agent and organizer, and no woman was more highly esteemed by our Baptist ministry than was she, was a member of its board until last year; seldom missing a meeting. She was for several years on the Board of Directors of the Colored Orphans Home, giving faithful service: Mrs. Wilkerson. was also of a national reputation, having been identified with the National Baptist Convention almost since its organization, and at her death was the honored treasurer of the Womans' Convention, Auxiliary to the National Baptist Convention, feeling that her life's work to be along the line of medicine, she entered and finished the course in the Louisville National Medical College there after taking a higher course at Howard University, Washington, D.C. Here also she met Mr. Wilkerson, a lawyer by profession, whom she married in 1896 and to whom she proved a devoted, loving wife. By their union are three beautiful child ren, B. O. Jr., age 5; Artishia Garcia age two and half; and a little boy two weeks. Mrs Wilkerson was progressive, broad and liberal. She had indomitable energy and tact, and in all the many and honorable positions she held whether educational, religious or social, she conscientiously did her duty. She was eminent for rich and varied learning as well as for high attainment in all the graces AMERICAN BAPTIST, FRIDAY APRIL 8 1904. person, town and day tishia and in and s. In of true christianity and a yearning for the uplifting and saving of souls She advocated womans right to do what she could, was a lover of her race and denomination and noble embodiment of true womanhood. She died as she lived in the full triumph of faith, ready to go at her Lord's command, and having a desire to depart and be with Christ which she said was far better. J. S. HOP Merch Cleaning and Repairing neatly done, care Special Attention to Ladies' 632 EIGHTH ST., She died as the beloved President of the Baptist Women's Missionary Convention in which she had great pride. Among her last acts, was to give over the telephone to the corresponding secretary the day before her illness, her plans and urged them to be pushed at once. She was an active member of the Woman's Industrial Club, Woman's Improvement Club, Bell Embroidery Club, Woman's Federation Board, Sons and Daughters of the Morning, Sons and Daughters of Calvary and Ladies Union Band. She leaves a host of friends wherever she is known to mourn her loss, and all will feel themselves helped by having known her and may her mantle of the good deeds fall upon us; upon the young women of our race till every ear in this city, yea in this state hear the good news of great joy, and be ready to answer when Christ calls. The funeral was largely attended at Green street church last Sunday afternoon when many were unable to gain admission. Rev. E. W. Reed, read 1 Cor. xv and Rev. W. Johnson, offered a most fervent prayer, Rev. E. P. Marrs, D. D, read the obituary and appropriate and touching remarks were made by Revs. C. L. Purce, D D., President of State University and Wm. Washington, an aged friend. The funeral sermon was expected to have beeu preached by the venerable Dr. Gaddie, but he was so much affected by the death of Mrs. Wilkerson, that he refrained from that duty and delivered a most touching tribute to her memory. The choir of the church furnished appropriate music during the services. Among the tributes of love and respect were resolutions from the Ladies Union Band, Sons and Daughters of the Morning, Sons and Daughters of Calvary, resolutions and a broken wheel from the Baptist Woman's Mission Board, resolutions and a vacant chair from the Woman's Board of National Baptist Convention, resolutions from Faculty and students of State University, sympathy and beautiful designs from Industrial, Improvement; Embroidery clubs, brother letter-carriers, Greenwood Cemetery Company, Prof. and Mrs. C. F. Sneed, Dr. and Mrs. W. E. Brown Indianapolis; Mr. and Mrs. Charles Shackloford, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Gibson, Mesdames Tinsley, Emma Frye, M. A. Taylor, Martha Atkens regrets and sympathy from Rev. J. H. Frank, Mrs. L. A. Fisher, of Danville, Ky., Rev. P. H. Kennedy and wife of Henderson, Ky. Peace to her ashes. Louisville, Ky. A FEW LOW RATES via Monon Route. The following greatly reduced rates are offered to intending settlers and visitors from Louisville via Monon Route. Chicago and any of the Great Western Railways beyond, tickets for sale daily until April 30, San Francisco, Los Angeles and other points in California and certain points in Arizona $38 00; Portland, Ora; Tacoma and Seattle Wash., Vancouver and Victoria. B.C. $38 00; Spokane, Wash., $55 50 Helena, Butte, Anaconda and Missoula, Mont , $34 00; Billings Montana and intermediate points $29 00 Many other points included in the Spring Bargain Sale. Cheerful information and personal attention for the asking. E. H. Bacon, D. 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In any case when it falls to do that wedding, we will return the money and a book free of charge. Packed so that no one can end it. **GRANE & CO., 11 W. Jackson St., RICHMOND, VA.** Sunday School Lesson. SUNDAY, APRIL 17. Mark 9.2·13. MOTTO TEXT.—"A voice came out of the cloud saying, This is my beloved Son, hear him." "After six days."—After the events recorded in the preceding chapter. "Jesus taketh with him Peter, James and John"—These were the disciples who had the most of their Lord's confidence. On several important occasions he singled them out. "And leadeth them up into a high mountain apart by themselves,"—They were going through the town of Caesarea Philippi, and the mountain was one of the peaks of Hermon. By comparing the three accounts of the Transfiguration it appears to have taken place at night. Our Lord was praying when he was transfigured. "And his raiment became shining, exceedingly white as snow."—The evangelist cannot find adjectives with which to set forth the glory of his appearance. His garments were dazzling in their whiteness. His face shown like the sun. All the brightness of the Diety which his disciples could see without being overwhelmed, shone through the veil of flesh. The faith of the disciples was to be put to a test by the crucifixion of their Lord. Nothing could better avail to strengthen it than this manifestation of his Divine glory. As God must be triumphant over death, this manifestation proved that he laid down his life voluntarily, that his chosen ones might be saved from the penalty of their sins. *And there appeared unto them Elias with Moses* "The apostles appeared to have known without any telling who these men were. And the inference is a natural one though the proof is not conclusive of course, that we shall not only know our friends in heaven, but know all the saints Elijah had gone to heav'n without death. Moses had died and God had buried him. Did he come in his resurrecti n body? Was it at tnis time the conflict between Michael and the devil about the body of Moses took place? The Bible is silent and we do not know. "And they were talking with Jesus."—It seems from the Greek that the disciples did not hear the first of the conversation, but woke up near its close. They were talking to the Lord of his death in Jerusalem. How much there is connected with this one event in our Lord's life that we small wish to learn when we get to heaven. One thing is sure, they were not giving him any information, but were asking him to tell them in regard to it. One most interesting thing is that at this time God granted Moses, request to enter the promised land. Centuries had passed since he had bidden Moses to cease speaking about it. Yet this was no refusal. The prayer had a more glorious answer than Moses dreamed of. Many a prayer may be unanswered when the christian himself dies, but God has not forgotten. "And Peter answered and said to Jesus."—This old English use of answered does not imply that Peter had been spoken to. "Master, it is good for us to be here."—Peter was so awed and frightened he did not know what he was saying. But he told a great truth in these words. All their lives the transfiguration would have a powerful influence on their minds and hearts. It was as Moses and Elijah were about to depart that Peter wish to build three tavernacles. His desire was to keep the heavenly guests, and to stay himself on the mountain listening to the conversation between them and his Master. "For he wist not what to say, for they were so afraid In spite of knowing who these men were, the two great men of his race, Peter was afraid, as men always are in the presence of supernatural beings "And there was a cloud that overshadowed them."—A cloud of dazzling brightness, like the Shecainah light which indicated God's presence in the tabernacle. The disciples were outside of the cloud it seems. "And a voice came out of the cloud saving, This is my beloved Son: hear him."—Mark gives only part of what the voice said. Matthew gives the whole. This is my beloved Son in whom I am well pleased: hear him. God spoke thus four times during our Lord's life on earth. The words were addressed to the apostles, and through them to all men to the end of time. The disciples were more frightened than ever when God spoke to them and they fell on their faces. They did not see the cloud and the heavenly visitors departed, but lay on their faces till the Lord touched them, and looking up they saw he was alone. Matthew tells us he said to them "Arise be not afraid." The glories of the transfiguration were over, and they must go back to their work on the plains. "And as they came down from the mountain, he charged them that they should tell no man what things they had seen till the Son of man were risen"—The people had tried once by force to make him king when his power had been shown in a great miracle, and the knowledge of the transfiguration might cause them to rise in rebellion against the Romans—a thing they were always ready to do "And they keep that saying with themselves."—that is, they obeyed his command to keep silent. But the three questioned among themselves as to the resurrection of which he spoke. They believed in the final resurrection, but the Lord was to rise while they were yet living. What did it mean? What would he do when he arose? Established the kingdom of David for which the Jews were hoping so passionately? "And they asked him saying, Why say the scribes that Elias must first come?—Elias had come, but gone away. Was that the coming of which Malachi spoke Was Elias to do more than that? "Elias verily cometh first and restoreth all things."—He caused a reformation, turned the hearts of the fathers to the children and the children to the fathers and prepared the way of the Lord in receptant hearts. They understood that he spoke of John the Baptist who came in the spirit and power of Elias. But instead of welcoming him 'as a forerunner of the Lord, the evil generation had done to him what they listed. What the ruler does, the people do it seems from this. Many a nation has been punished for the wrongs which the people did not prevent nor make reparation for. NEW ERA INSTITUTE This notice will inform the brethren when and where I will hold Institutes, Midway, Pigium Mayville, Plymouth Loudon, Mt. Sterling, Evergreen Campbellville, Berea, Pastors, ministers and all Christian workers in these counties are urged to attend and help in the great work, the impulse and importance of which have not been fully realized. Being your Bible with you. Yours in the work, R. B. BUTLER State Missionary for Eastern Kentucky. THE PHELPS HALL BIBLE TRAIN- ING 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. Stuarequired to do missionary work in the various churches and Sunday-schools near the institution and report on same each week. The teaching in the Bible school is AMERICAN BAPIST, FRIDAY, APRIL 1904. wholy undenominational, the intention being not to oppose or antagonize any theological work gow being done, but rather to assist all denominations. Phelps hall's three stories high. It contains a chapel, library, reading room, office and three recitation rooms b sides forty rooms or 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 dible school by Dr. C. O. Boote, of 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. Winter Tourist Tickets now on sale via L & N (LOUISVILLE & NASHVILLE R.R.) to FLORIDA and The teaching is free. The cost of board, including furnishedoom, light, fuel and laundrying is eight dollars per month. Students are afforded an opportunity to work two or three dollars of this amount each month. In some cases arrangements can be made to work out the entire sum. Lack of means need debar none. Further information if desired can be secured by addressing BOOKER T. WASHINGTON, Principal Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute, Tuskegee, Lexington Ministers and Des cons Moeting. This body met in the Willard street church with Revs. B. Johnson in the chair. Prayer by Rev. I Fisher. Members—Revs. Young of man, Fray, Bigbee, Mayfield Johnson, Fisher, Reed, Vinigar, Henderson, Fuller, Harden, Taylor Holloway, Wilson, Boyd. REPORTS First church—Sunday school 215 collection $1 75, pastor and Rev. Harden, preached, one addition, collection $66 16. White Sulphur—Pastor preached collection $9 95. Winchester, Broadway—Sunday school 25 collection 81c, pastor preached, collection $25 53. Madoxtown—Sunday school 36, collection 43c, pastor preached collection $9 30. Gecrgetown, First church—Sunday-school 70, collection $1 40, pastor preached, collection $1 3 40. Main Sunday school 102 collection $1 13, pastor preached, col. $52 32 Winchester, First church—Sunday-school 36 collection 56c, pastor preached, five by baptism, collection $18 76. Becknerville—Sunday-school 36 collect on 292, pastor preached collection $12 60. Ever Green—Sunday-school 75 collection $1, pastor preached, two for baptism, collection $9 60. Pleasant Green—Sunday-school 78 collection $1 75, pastor preached, collection $43 65. Bracktown—Pastor preached collection $10 13 Zion Hill—Sunday-scho c132 col lection $2 60, one addition Rev. Taylor preached, col $6 96. Georgetown, Zion—S. S. 40 col collection 64c, pastor preached, col collection $19 60. Liberty—Sunday'school 25 col lection 36, pastor preached col $2 55 Lawrenceburg — Suhday -school 50 collection 94c, Rev. R. Quarles, preached, collection $21. 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