The American Baptist

AMERICAN BAPTIST. VO . XXVI. NO. XXXV1 Hunter, Mollie Gorden, members of the board of managers. We left Monday morning for Central City, then to South Carrollton, we reached the latter point at 2:30 p.m. found Rev. George Brown awarding our arrival. At night a rain storm ensured which undated our meeting; we were off next morning for Livermore; Miss Emma and Lizzie Brown calling to see us off. Teaching Livermore we found Revs. H. and P. H. Watson awaiting us near sister Boran and the children. We spent a time pleasantly in her home. At night we visited the church at a large crowd had assembled. Song and praise service was conducted by brother Watson in which all present took an active part, we were then introduced laying our claims before the congregation and a collection of $3.05 was given. Below see names of contributors. Revs. P. H. Watson, H. Watson and L. Browney, birthed Curt Crow and Jerry Sennory sisters. Annie Condita and Ben Ben. The society hopes to send a good contribution this year. Miss Lila Boran our faithful friend hopes to enlargen her contribution to the work this year. Calburn was our next point, Rev. Watson accompanying us to the wharf where we took the blue boat "The Kalatha" for Calburn a distance of 12 miles down treacherous Green River. The heavy rain storms in this section had swollen this stream until it had reach high water. We can still forget with what reluctance we made this trip. We believe in our old watch word "One Lord, One Faith and One Baptism," but must admit we don't like so much water as this. When we had handed safely we felt to thank the Lord for his guidance of the little bark on which we had made the trip. We feel especially grateful to Mr. Chapman who showed us so many favors on that seemingly perilic trip. There was no one to meet us at the wharf, in fact no one seemed to be expecting us had not been for him securing us a stopping place we would have spent a most unpleasant day. At night we visited the church, a beautiful new building recently completed. A new assembled to near us, through the kindness of Bro. Custain and Jones a collection of $2.01 was given us. Bro. Custain, 60 cents and Oxy Johnson, 20 cents, spent a pleasant night in the home of our brother near the church whose wife and little daughter made us welcome. Lett. next morning by boat for Livermore, spent the day pleasurefully at the home of Rev. P. H. Watson. Accompanied by him and his pleasant little wife and Miss Boran to the train we were off at 3:80 for Utica, reaching this point, found sister Moreman awaking in her buggy, driving two miles over hills we found ourselves at last comfortably housed in their beautiful new home, surrounded by every comfort of life. We were warmly received by each member of the family, an elegant supper was served at which we were off for church, three miles distance. Pastor Suebourn was absent but had announced our meeting, the church was undergoing needed repairs but owing to the thoughtfulness of deacon Moorman we were to hold our meeting. A large number of intelligent young men and women had assembled to near us most of them being active members of the society which has Miss Hattie Hunter as its active president. We were introduced by her and we made an appeal for our work receiving a contribution of $2.00 for same spent the night at the home of Miss Tobert. Pleasant Ridge being our next point. Asking your prayers I remain yours Asking your prayers, I remain yours with heart in the work. In lovin' memory of my dear husband, William A. Coleman, who died August 22nd 1908. One year ago to-day we stood And bitter tears of sorrow shed heat over the cold and inexile form Of one we loved and he was dead. His eyes were closed in peaceful sleep. His hands were folded on his breast. We bowed and kissed the cold pale lips. Our father and husband's soul had gone to rest. BELLS Saint Alphon Church and School 14th Avenue Columbus, Ohio. The G.A. BELLS, 6th & 8th Avenues. WOMEN'S WORK. Reached Central City July 6th was entertained in the inviting home of deacon G W. Brashears visited church at 8 p.m. found and appreciative audience had assembled, Rev Wim. Underwood, pastor, was absent but had announced our meeting. At the conclusion of our meeting we succeeded in organizing a University society with the following officers: Annie B ashears, Ava kunis, Bell Coleman, presidents; Mary A Wilson, Myrtle Eunt, secretaries; Mary Robinson, treasurer; Ellen Knuns, Cerry Wells, Ellis Wilson, Member of the board of managers; collected $2.10. Deacons Brashears and Wells donating $25 cents each. Our next point was McHenry upon reaching the station at Central City we found Rev. Ordoff awaiting to accompany us to McHenry, having come over on early train from Russellville. We went at once to the home of sister Mary Thomas who has been so active in the educational work at this point, sorry to find her so greatly indoored. Visited the church at night and a large audience greeted us. After devotionals we impressed by pastor Ordoff we were introduced and received a contribution of $2.00 the following person contributed $25 cents each: keva H. K. Ordoff and W. H. Jackson and brother Horace McKeever, sister Luis Taylor kindly consented to take the presidency of the Children's Band until sister Thomas is well again, we are praying for a speedy recovery for this dear sister. Leithfield was our next point, was greatly discouraged upon reaching this point and finding Rev Thomas at the station to take the same train upon which we had arrived, he expressed his regrets and assured us a successful meeting. We were as usual kindly received in the home of sister Lotte Davis and — Cunningham, where our stay is indeed most pleasant. At night just when we were ready for church a heavy storm ensued and hindered our attending church but we have the promise of a contribution from this church. Hartford was the next point; we reached Beaver Dam on scheduled time and took time line for Hardford five miles distance; found dear sister Poppa awaiting our arrival. With Open arms we, we welcomed into this pleasant home where we were kindly cared for until Monday morning. On Sunday morning we visited Sunday School where we found a large number of students in attendance, was glad to see the teachers so interested. We were introduced and presented our claims receiving $1.00 for same. At 8 p.m. we addressed the entire congregation the following persons contributed to our work were sisters Susie Owens, Annie Carney, Helen Hustlers descents Woodson Phipps, R. D Noell, Joseph Henry Parks; total $8.10. We also organized a society with the following officers: sisters Helen Hunter, Mollie Gordon, presidents; Gertrude Chilin, Sarah Bacon, secretaries; Allen Lewis, Treasurer; Julia Sutton, Scientists L. M. JACKSON. IN MEMORIAM. A Missionary Appointed. The Consolidated association in its last session held with the Consolidated church Lexington, Ky., July 12-16, left the appointing of a district in assisary to the Executive Board. A special meeting f c consideration of the same was held Thursday evening, August 18th, in the Broadway Baptist church Winchester, Ky. After fervent prayer the Board in its judgment guided by the holy Spirit selected J Francis Wilson to go over the district as their representative in the name of Him who said, "e that believeth and is baptized shall be saved." We ask of all within our bounds and others too, to receive our agent and treat him according to the teaching of the New Testament and bid him God's speed. Rev. C. P. M, Bigbee, D. D., " R. T. Frye, B. D., " S. P. Young, D. D., " K. W. Hawthorne, D. D., " H. Nutter, D. D., " J. Fisher, D. D., " J. W. Hopewell, " B. M. Johnson, " J. H. Henderson, " W. R. Payne, D. D., " C₂ Smothers, D. D., " W. J. M. Price, " L. C. Holloway, " R. B. Brtier, A. M., " J. J. Johnson, D. D., " J. Francis Wilson. Is Golf Catching on to popular favor? It seems to be. A noticeable increase in sales of Painkiller comes from golf districts. The reason for this is clear, as Perry Davis' Painkiller is the oldest and best remedy extant for sprains, strains, bruises add soreness, all of which are of common occurrence, either in vigorous play or through accident. Everywhere the standard liniment and balm. Phelps Hall Bible Training School Connected with the Tuskegee Instituted, Tuskegee, Ala., offers exceptional opportunities to young men wishing to prepare for the Christian ministry. The chief aims of the Bible Training School are to give young colored men and women a comprehensive knowledge of the entire English Bible, and to implant into their hearts the noble ambition to dedicate their lives to the elevation and Christianization of their people. The students are required to do missionary work in the various churches and Sunday School near the Institution, and in this way has been very helpful the neighboring communities. The teaching of the Bible School is wholly undenominational, the intention being not to oppose or antagonize any theological work now being done, but rather to assist all denominations. Phelps Hall, the building in which the school is taught, was given by a generene New ork friend. It is a frame structure three stories high, containing a chapel, library, reading room and the office of the Dean, with three recitation rooms; beside forty rooms for dormitory purposes. Rev. Edgar J. Peuney is the Dean. He is assisted by Rev. E. P. Johnson and Rev. J. H. Gadsen. Rt. Rev. Geo. W. Clinton, of Charlotte, N. C., and Dr. T. Johnson, of Philadelphia, Pa. deliver a regular ceu-se of lectures during the term. Rev. Moses Jackson, of the Presbyterian church, Chicago, delivered a special course of lectures during the past term. The teaching is free. The cost of board including, furnished room, light, fuel, washing, etc., is $8.50 per month. Students will be given an opportunity to work out from $1.50 to $8.00 of this amount, this leaving only $5.50 to $7.00 to be paid in cash. In some cases arrangements may be made so that students may work out the whole amount. Lack of means need debar none. For further information addresses, Booker T. Washington, Principal, Tuskegee Institute, Tuskegee Institute, e1a. WOMEN'S WORK. To the pastors, Sunday School superintendents and the Baptist womn of Kentucky: Dear Brethren and sisters:—We have started our summer campaign in the interest of our Conventional work, and as usual I address you this annual letter. We wish to express our gratitude to our Heavenly Father for the gracious manner in which he has so long led and comforted us through difficulties, both seen and unseen. For twenty-even years His hand as guided us, and too well do we remember that glorious meeting held last October in Alpha Baptist church, Franklin, Ky., how the Lord met us in the way and poured out His blessings upon us, so that our cups ran over and were made to exclaim "The Lord hath done great things for us!" We are looking with the eye of taint to our gathering together Thursday October 6, 1904, in that grand old First Baptist church in Lexington, which feels so near to me, as there was the place where I first saw the light and fell the power of the Holly Spirit, by the burden of my heart rolling away. We are looking forward to a grand meeting. Our last meeting was a great inspiration to our work, Christ was certainly in our midst; a large delegation of sisters and brethren and we raised more money than at any previous session. We now ask you to unite with us in carrying on this glorious work, for we know every true Baptist brother and sister is with us. We simply give the signal for marching orders. We will all, this campaign is for the young as well as the old, all come with united heart and hand to more earnestly carry out this great work so that the reports at our Convention at Lexington in October will show greater success than ever before. Lotus leave no stone unturned, where we may make friends or secure aid. Our fathers planted wisely and well, but they have ceased from this labor and gone to their rest, but their consecrated efforts, prayers and sacrifices will live as long as there is a student of State University who is able to raise the banner of that institution. Shall we provide suitable buildings and have comfortable surroundings for our students: If so the flag of the Baptist Women's Educational Convention is now hurled to the breeze with $2,000.00 as its ensign, we call on our soldiers in all parts of our state and in other states old regulars and volunteers to keep that flag from trailing in the dust. "There is no discharge in this war" see to it that your church is organized and is represented at our next meeting. On missionary, sister Jackson, will visit you, if she has not already done so, do not fall to help her give her an encouraging word and a good collection. We ask your prayers that our efforts may be crowned with success and that in the near future we shall have a splendid building towering toward the skies drawing young men and women to the heaven of Christian Education. Yours for the success of the cause, M. E. STEWARI. President of the Baptist Women's Edu- cational Convention, Louisville, Ky. At No Time Is Man Secure From attacks of such disorders of the stomach as cholera morbus, cramps and diarrhoea; but these compliats are common during the heated term, when it is dangerous to neglect them. Painkiller is a remedy that has never failed and the severest attacks have been cured by it. Avoid substitutes, there is but one Painkiller, Perry Davis'. 25 and 50 cents. UNIVERSITY NOTES S. U. Rah, rah, rah, rah. S. U. Rah, rah, rah, rah, Hurrah! Hurrah! State University, rah, rah, rah. State University opened Tuesday, Sept., 6th with 75 students. There were many visitors present. The forenoon was given up to speaking by friends and visitors. Revs. G. F. Watson, Wm. Johnson, R. G. McClellan, C. F. Blue: Drs. E. P. Marrs, J. H. Frank, and D. A. Gaddie: Messrs. Curtis, A. Wilhoit and several others with Mrs. J. E. Gives addressed the large assembly. She sang a solo which touched every heart. Mr. W. H. Britt charmed his audience in chapel by singing one of his charming solos. Dr. Frank paid him a high compliment, "Our Sankey." The four African boys sang a quartette which was well received. Prof. Brown is detained in Michigan on account of illness. Among our visitors were Miss Lula Brown, Mrs. C. Griffith, Mrs. Johnson and many ladies from the various churches. Trustee W. H. Craighead was present but his modesty kept him from speaking. Trustees Reynolds and Marrs visited the grounds and buildings Monday. They noted many seeds and will soon call on the churches and friends to BAPTIST PERIODICALS Guarantee to Baptist schools what the stanch ship does to the ocean voyager American Baptist Publication Society WESTERN HOUSE, 1407 Olive Street, St. Louis, Mo. raise some money to supply our needs. Tuesday all students were assigned on Wednesday all classes formed and lessons assigned, Thursday all classes recited and were marked. No time to lose. For the first time, Mr. W. H. Steward Chairman of the Trustee Board, was absent from the opening of school. Business in St. Louis compelled him to be out of the city. All the preachers and visitors said they were determined to do more for the University this year than they have ever done. Many have expressed themselves that wherein they gave over one hundred dollars at the University Rally in Winchester, they intend to give over two hundred at the next Association in August at Rev. Bates' church. Prof. F. B. Hawwins called in to see us and encouraged us. It is said that the gentleman of Perryville has left the state of single happiness. There will be services Sunday evening at 6 o'clock at Berean church, and Sunday School in the morning at nine thirty. The first meeting of the Literary Society will take place Friday night at 8 o'clock September the ninth. FOR OVER SIXTY YEARS. Mrs. Winslow Soothing Syrup has been used for over 60 years by millions of mothers for their children white teething, with perfect success. It soothes the child, softens the gums, allays all pain; cures wind colic, and is the best remedy for dizziness. It will reiveve the poor little sufferer immediately. Sold by Druggists in every par of the world. Twenty five cent a bottle. Be sure and ask for "Mrs. Winslow soothing Syrup," and take no other. A SHORT LETTER. Will you allow me space in your valuable paper to inform the Baptist of Kentucky why I failed to meet them at the General Association. On account of the illness of health I was unable to be with them or which I regret very much. Our church is yet alive both spiritually and financially and trying to foster the cause of Christ. When I read the American Baptist how the brothren all met on one accord and that was for peace and harmony, I said, "B hold what manner of love the father bath bestowed upon us that we should be called the sons of God. I extend my congratulations to the Baptist of Kentucky upon their selection of officers for the ensuing year. I feel assure that Dr. Ward, Carpenter and Bigbee will not leave a stone unturned that will dorn to the good of the Baptists. The Baptists of Southern Kentucky feel that they have received an honor that was due them from the General Association in their selection of Rev. H. D Carpenter as assistant moderator. Rev. Carpenter is a strong young man and stands big as an able preacher and Christian gentleman. Brother Steward needs no comment as secretary and you know Dr. Marr will never let a dollar get away without telling where it went. T. H. MACK. Fnanklin, Ky. ASSOCIATIONAL MEETINGS IN KENTUCKY FOR 1904. First District B. W. E. Convention Paducah May 17 First District S. S. Convention Paducah May 10 South District Association Glendale June 16 G. R. V. S. S. Convention Calhoun June 23 Central District S. S. Convention Jeffersontown June 23 B. W. Missionary Convention of Ky. Louisville June 23 Y. M. S. S. Convention Cadiz June 23 Union District S. S. Convention Oakland June 23 Consolidated S. S. Convention Maysv 66 22 Central District Association 66 Carrolton July 7 L. R. & C. V. S. S. Convention Cerulean July London District S. S. Convention Altamount July 8 Zion S. S. Convention Pleasant Hill July 15 Consolidated Association Lexington July 14 W. Kv. G. V. S. S. Convention Milburn Sept. 8 Green River S. S. Convention Howards Creek Association Sanzer, Clark co., July 21 South District S. S. Convention Crab Orchard July 27 Young Men's State Association Dixon July 21 New Liberty s. S. Convention Marble Creek August 4 General Association Winchester Aug. 17 Liberty Association Mt. Union Aug. 25 Green River Valley Association Bevier August 25 No-Curly-Hair A Cape Town, South Africa, discovery that makes Curly Hair Straight, and Soft as Silk Absolutely Harmless-Never Fails. Sent by express prepaid on receipt of price (ESTABLISHED 1879.) PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY. OFFICK 710 FIFTH ST., LOUISVILLE, KY. THIRD THE YEAR, in advance ____ $1.25 THE MONTH, " ____ .75 THE REMONTH, " ____ .40 The date on the label of your paper shows to what time you have paid. It serves both as a receipt and request for payment. If proper credit has not been given within two or three weeks from time of payment, notify us. Also notify us promptly if any change in Post Office or address so that there may be no error or delay in delivery of paper. This paper is regularly mailed to its subscribers until a definite order to discontinue is received and the subscription paid in full to the time the order is given. FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 9, 1904 We had reasons to hope that any further discussion of the Baptist Womens Missionary Convention or its work would be unnecessary, but it seems that some of the friends of Convention persist in making misstatements concerning it. Here is what the Torchlight says of the General Association concerning the Convention: The Womens Missionary Convention, which had been the cause of much contention among the brethren, was given the endorsement of the association and advised to operate as seperate organization for the time being. This action will remove much of the unnecessary bitterness which has disturbed our ranks for two years, and it is to be hoped that all the brethren will show their love for our denomination interests by their liberal contributions to the cause. Now here is what the Association really did in adopting the report of the special committee to which the matter was re-To the officers of the Gener- our committee appointed under resolution page 24, (see minutes of 1903) beg leave to make following report: After a due consideration we find that both conventions are doing a good work in their respective fields of labor. The time however is not ripe for the union of these two Baptist Conventions we therefore recomend that the final adjustment of this question be left to the future wisdom of the sisters. Not one word is said about endorsing the new Convention and not a word of advice is given to either Convention. The Missionary Convention has a perfect right to conduct its work independently and no doubt it will continue to do so but the fact that the committee stated that it was doing a good a good work is in no way an endorsement. The recommendation of the committee is not advice and the two conventions will go on the even tenor of their way just as they have been doing. PERHAPS the most important matter to be considered at the National Baptist Convention in Austin next week will be the new plan of cooperative mission work with the Southern Baptist Convention. This plan involves matters and measures of the most serious character to the Colored Baptists of this country and it will require the most careful and thoughtful consideration. There should be no haste in the in the settlement of the question, but rather it should be referred to a committee of wise sagacious and conservative men full of the Holy Ghost, who will divest themselves of every phase of personal glory or aggrandizement and do the thing that is best for our great denomination and the race of which we are memoers. There must be no attempt at rushing the question through without this kind of consideration, unless it is meant to alienate a great number of brethren from the work of the Convention. The Convention is growing in magni- tude and power and its progssess should not be endangered by hasty and unwise action at this critical period. AMONG the suggestive mottoes of the Negro Business League in Indianapolis last week was "Business is the great leveler of race prejudice." This is a nice paraphrase but as a matter of fact the communities that have the largest and most extensive business enterprises among members of the race, are the communities where the greatest amount of predjudice against the race finds its origin and strongest demonstrations. The sentiment is all right and will no doubt do something toward creating and fostering business enterprises, which is a good thing in itself, even if predjudice is not lessened as an immediate result. It is an open question as to what will prevent, lesson or remove discriminations against the race and the most serious and earnest consideration is invited of thoughtful men for a hopeful an effective remedy. Hear Brother Jordan before We go Come to Austin to help and be helped. Come to receive new zeal for the work of soul winning at home and abroad. Bring or send some money to Austin for Foreign Mission: while we meet to plan, our missionaries in heathen lands will kneel to pray for us. Pray that we may have a great meeting and that we may all be so overshadowed with the spirit of the Master that we may return to our homes more inspired with spirit of world-wide missions than ever. We do ask all who have our little glass banks to report to us at the meeting in Austin. All who have sold any of our National Baptist Albums, report. All who hold money from sale of Herald please report. Help us send our missionaries some money after the adjournment of the National Baptist Convention. As you value your own soul and love the souls of others do not neglect this, our most earnest request. Send us teachers with hot hearts said a heathen delegation appealing to John G. Paton Hot hearts give currency everywhere to the minted words of the scripture and though the form of expression may vary and ought to vary with different people, the fact of an intense and heart-felt concern in the hearers and belief in the message can never be absent if we are to prevail. Louisville, Ky. OPPORTUNITY FOR YOUNG MEN The demands in all parts of this countries for well trained men of our race in the direction of scientific and practical agriculture are so great that this institution is willing to offer exceptional advantages to young men who wish to come here and take either a regular or post graduate course in agriculture. We cannot begin to supply the demands that come to us for trained men in the direction of agriculture. The positions for which these trained men are wanted are those in almost every case which pay high salaries. We wish to get hold of men who have received, as tar as possible, a good education before coming here, and are ready to enter on a thorough course in agricultural training. For further information address, Booker T. Washington Tuskegee Institute, Ala. NOTICE To the Sups, and S. 8, composing the Howard's Creek Educational District S. S. Convention Greeting the time of our assembly is drawing near, it is hoped that all the Sunday Schools will be represented this year. We truss this shall be our banner year, come bring Jesus with you also let us have a good contribution. Remember the time and place Thursday before the fourth Lords day in Sept. 1904 with the Howards Creek Baptist church Clark Co., Ky. D. D. Carr District Snpt. Georgetown Ky. AMERICAN BAPTIST SEPTEMBER 91904 NEWS AND NOTES On to Austin is the Baptist watchword. The Union District Association will meet in Smith's Grove next Thursday. The Afro-American Ledger Baltimore Md. is fourteen years old with its current issue. It is one of our most valued exchanges. The Lott Carey Home and Foreign Mission Convention is in session with Antioch Baptist church Rev. J.W. Webb pastor Pillsburg Pa. this week. Colored agents, teachers and preachers, to write sich and accident insurance. Liberal policy; can earn $75.00 to $300.00 monthly. Experience unnecessary. Address, Lockbox 515, St. Louis. antedaTeacher, I would like to correspond with a man of college education, christian full of business, a practical teacher. Pres. of the Curry School, Urbana Ohio. Persons intending to attend the National Baptist Convention Austin Tex. Sept. 14-18 are requested to inform Rev. L.L. Campbell No. 9ro E. 10th St. Austin Texas at once if they expect arrangements to be made for their entertainment during the session. If you live in a city where voters must register in this state dont change your residence after Sept. 9th or you can neither register nor vote. Registration days will be Oct-9, 10 and 11 and in order to vote the registration certificate must be preserved and presented to the election officers in November. The white students of the Ohio normal University at Ada O. refused to enter their classes last week until a solitary colored student from Washington C.H. was dropped from the roll. The Board of trustees decided that the school was chartered under the laws and the law did not allow them to discriminate against Negroes. Delegates to the Howards Creek District Sunday School Convention are requested to notify Rev. J.C. Cross Mt. Sterling Ky. of their intention to attend so that arrangements may be made for their entertainment. In attending the Convention delegates will come to Flannagan Ky. where conveyances will meet them and take them to the church. The Kentucky delegation to the National Baptist Convention in Austin Tex. will leave this city at 2.40 a.m. next Tuesday morning. Persons desiring to join the delegation may come to the city on any train Monday. Fare for the round trip from Louisville will be $ 25.00 Read advertisement in another column for particulars. --- The spirit of brotherhood and fraternity is prominent in the ranks of the Negro ministry. When their white brethren cone among them, they give them the uppermost seats in the synagogue and a cordial welcome to all that is theirs. They set a worthy example in this respect, but for some reason, their white brethern neither emulate their worthiness nor reciprocate their kindness.—National Baptist Union. The nights are now growing longer and there is need that the family should have good reading material when it gathers around the evening lamp. There is no better paper for this purpose than Young People, a large eight-page weekly published by the American Baptist Publication Society, at the low price of 50 cents per year. We earn estly urge our readers to send for a copy of Young People. It has now --- a circulation of nearly 125,000 copies weekly and its list is constantly increasing. The money saving. property getting Negro is a credit to the race, indeed he is the only element in the race that can be depended upon to assist it in the contributing to the progress of the civilization of which we are permitted to enjoy. The indolent, thriftness, extravagant Negro has always been a hinderance rather than a help. —The Clarion The report compiled and just issued by W. J Semelroth, of St. Louis chief Secretary of the worlds fourth Sunday-school Convention held at Jerusalem in April of this year shows a total of 260,905 Protestant Sabbath schools, 2,414,757 teachers and 23,442,998 pupils in Europe, Asia, Africa, North and South America and the islands of the seas. The United States leads with 139, 817 Sunday schools, 1,419,807 teachers and 11,493,591 enrolled pupils. --- Kentucky was represented at the National Negro Business League in Indianapolis last week by the following persons, Mr and Mrs J. C Jackson and Rev J. M. Turner Lexington, Dr. and Mrs J. M. Armistead and Mrs A.H. Cabell, Henderson, Rev J. E. Wood, Dr. T.E. Doran, and Miss Bessie B. Jones Danville Mrs Peter Dent, Frankfort, W. A. Gaines Covington, W.B Ferguson Bowling Green, Dr. J. M. Peters, Owensboro, Revs. C.H. Parrish, D.D and L.G Jordan D.D. Mr and Mrs Wm. Watson, Mr and Mrs W. H. Steward, Mr and Mrs J. W Ramsey, Misses G.A. Nugent, Marietta Pickens, Mary E. Beard, S. E Johnson, A. L. Wilson, J. L. Steward, Messers S.W. Jordan, E.I Masterson, J. S. Hopson, D. L. Knight, Burnie Irwin, F.S. Delaney A.E. Meyzeek, W.T. Garnett and A. L. Tate, Louisville. Reduced Rates to the National Baptist Convention Replying to our application for reduced rates to the National Baptist Convention, the following communication has been sent us, which explains itself: W. L. Canslers, Esq., Sec'y 1219 Tilden street, Nashville. Tenn.: Dear Sir—As requested in your favor of August 16th, it affords me pleasure to send you herewith copy of Tariff No Exe. 3186, publishing reduced rates for the accession specifi- fied. Respectfully, Accompanying the above letter of instruction to us the following rates is announced: One first class fare plus $2.00, plus 25 cents, for the round trip from all points in the territories south of the Ohio Potomac, and east of the Mississippi River, including Cincinnati, O., and Evansville, Ind., except that rates from Cairo, Ill., and Memphus, Tenn., will be one fare plus $2.00; and that intermediate points south thereof should not be higher (the additional 25 cents where included in the rate to be retained by the selling line.) The rules and regulations govern the sales of tickets to said Convention. Dates of Sale: Tickets limit to continuous passages in each direction will be sold. September 11 and 12 1904. Fcrm of ticket: Iron clad punch, descriptive form of contracts to be validated by ternal agent at Austin. Final limit September 31, 1904. Coupon tickets will be on sale only at regular Coupon ticket offices. The foregoing rate and arrangements are hereby tendered to connecting lines for basing purposes. Special attention of delegates is called to the fact that these tickets are on sale Sunday and Monday September 11th and 12th. Do not delay the purchase of your ticket to later date. This rate applies as far east as Washington, D. C. embracing Virginia, and the Carolinas NATIONAL BAPTIST CONVENTION AUSTIN, TEXAS, SEPTEMBER 14 TO 19, 1904 Official Route from Kentucky points Louisville and Nashville Railroad, St. Louis, Iron Mountain and Southern Ry., Texas and Pacific Ry., International and Great Northern Ry. The Kentucky delegation and their friends will leave 10th and Broadway Station Louisville, Tuesday September 13th at 2:40 a.m. Fare Home Seekers Rate $25.00 for the round trip. THIS IS THE ONLY TRAIN AT THIS RATE. Delegates and frieuds can have the benefit of this rate by joining us in Louisville in time to take this train with our Special Coach. 219 Jane Street, Louisville, Ky. Beyond that point certificates must be procured by passengers purchasing tickets, which will entitle them to one-third rate returning after they reach Washington. From the Southwestern and Western passenger Associations respectively, the rate of one fare plus $2.00 has been granted. The Central Passenger Association has granted a rate of one and one-third fare on the certificate plan. All passengers from that section are instructed to procure certificates when they purchase their tickets. The New England Passenger Association has granted a rate of one and one-third fare on the certificate plan. Parties going from California and the Pacific Coast will purchase tickets on account of the World's Fair and Louisiana Purchase Exposition, but in all such cases will be required to go to St. Louis on their return from the National Baptist Convention to have such tickets validated. Kindly trusting that this information will be both helpful and satisfactory, i am respectfully. W. L. Cansler, Secretary. Denominational papers please copy Mrs William Taylor and Mrs. Francis Mc. Afee of Indianapolis are in the city the guest of Mrs. M. A. Taylor. Miss Mary Alice Taylor has returned from a pleasant visit to New port Ky. Rev. R. Mitchell who has been in our city the past week returned to his Kansas home last night. Miss Katie P. Lewis has returned to the city after a pleasant vacation of several weeks in Paducah Ky. Rev. Wm. Johnson will preach a sermon at St. James Old Folk's Home at 3 p.m. for the benefit of the same. Friends of the Home are invited to be present The ordinance of the Lord's supper will be administered at the Green St. church next Sunday. Mrs Emma J. King has gone to Indianapolis on a short visit to friends. Mr Roscoe C. Simmons of Mound Bayon Miss spent Monday in the city enroute from Indianapolis to Nashville. Misses Sallie B. Scott and Hallie B. Ward have returned after a visit to the Fair. Miss Mary V. Hicks is home from a pleasant visit to St. Louis and Cincinnatti. Miss Lillie P. Golf is at home after an extensive visit to the west. Mrs George W Talbott left last Tuesday to spend a visit among friends in Springfield Bardstown and Lebanon. Rev. C. C. Overall, of 419 Park avenue, Cincinnati O., is in the city this week with relatives and friends. All friends are invited to attend a mass meeting to be held in the interest of the College Society, Sunday evening Sept. 11th, at 3 p.m. at Emmanuel Baptist church 10th St. near Broadway. Conducted by Mrs Henrietta Garret. Addresses will be Chairman Transportation Committee delivered by Mrs Steinmitz and Miss N nie H. Burroughs Mrs Maria Smith of Nashville, Penn. is in the city in attendance upon her grandson, Mr Jerome C. Gilliard who is quite ill, having undergone an operation. Mrs M.F. Wilson returned to her home in Columbus O. after spending several weeks with her daughter Mrs C. B. Allen. The Young Peoples Society of Knox Presbyterian church will give a basket Social Friday night, Sept. 23rd, to which all are invited. O Mrs M. M. Lewy of the Advocate Pensacola Fla. was in the city this week and honored our sanctum a call. Miss Jeannette L. Steward returned from a pleasant visit to Chicago and Indianapolis last Monday. She was accompanied by Miss Nella Allensworth of Fort Harrison Montana who will be her guest for some time, and Miss Carrie Anderson, Mr Silas Middletown, and Mrs Emma King. Mr James Mosby Jr. died at the family residence No. 1002 W. Oak St. early Sunday morning after a long illness. He was buried Tuesday afternoon, Rev. T.J. Brown officiating. A large number of friends assembled to pay the last sad tribute of respect to his memory. The Old Soldiers aid Society will have their annual sermon at Knox Presbyterian church next Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock. The public are cordially requested to be present The sermon will be preached by the pastor, Rev. C. B, Allen. State Organizor B. Y. P. U. of Ky., D. P. Jones, Jr of Nicholasville will fill the following dates, Georgetown'Sept. 4th to 8th 1904, Lexington " 11th to 18th 04, Winchester " 25th to Oct. 2nd " Richmond Oct 9th to 12th 1904, Keene Oct 16th 1904. The Lampton St. Baptist Church will enter its new building on Hancock street Sunday Sept. 18th with appropriate services. Pastor Bates will be assisted in the services by a number of city pastors and by Revs. J. K. Polk of Midway and D. W. Seals of Georgetown. The friends of the church are invited to all the services. Bland Street Baptist Church. Louisville, Ky., Sept. 1, 1904 Dear Rev, W. L. Brents: I find in looking over our testimonials that we the members of the Bland Street Baptist church certainly feel that we have lost a warrior in Christ's work you have proved to be a good Christian man in our little church and if you had not come to our rescue when you did it it is doubtful whether we would have our little place of worshipping to day. We wish you a good and prosperous journey wherever you may go, and when it comes to fighting for the cause of Christ we know what you are and what you have done for us. Wishing you God's speed, we remain, Bland Street Baptist Church. C. Brookins, Moderator. Chas. Lee, Clerk. Louisville, Ky. 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To the Jurches and Pastors of the Colored Baptists, Composing the London District Association in Kentucky: To Sundav Schools and Superintendents. Greeting:— Dear Brethren and Christian Friends: We thank God through our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ for is many manifest blessings bestowed upon us both in church and Sunday School for the establishment of which our fathers and mothers spent their lives in prayer and offerings still there remaineth yet much land to be possessed and the command seems to come from every station to "go forward." These words have been often spoken by all, now let us lay aside talk and put our shoulders to Zion's wheel and with a continued push, it cannot stan still and we can meet any emergencies that may confront us in the work for Christ. We do call your attention to the approach of the London District Association of Kentucky which meets in Jellico on September 15, 1904, Rev, H. Patterson, moderator. Our Board with what means in hand have prosecuted the Missionary and Educational work with zeal this year and the results in the whole have been very satisfactory, yet there is abundance of room for improvement. Our Missionary Work. — We are glad to say, that this branch of the work is holding its own, though it could do more good had the Board more means at its disposal to work with. We most heartily commend to your confidence and support the missionary in the field, and if we want to do any good we must sacrifice something for God gave his only Son that we might be saved. Now we must give a little time and money to help the Christian work along. This branch is known to be almost wholly dependent on the Baptists of the London District for its support and its appeal is more urgent for a liberal support than we have given it in the past. We should not let this year go by without making some attempt to erect the college which we have so long talked of. We very well know we cannot expect help from anyone before we make a start ourselves. The country is in a prosperous condition and now is the time to make the blow. Now let each pastor in this district in charge take more interest in the work and see that there is money raised, especially for the erection of the building. I wish to call attention of the different boards and members of this Association to one important fact and that is this; just think for a moment and you will realize that a great work could be done if you would organize a woman's convention to help you out in this grand and noble work. Very respectfully yours in Christ ANNIE E. JENKINS. City Ministers and Doncous Conference. At the meeting of the Conference at Ninth St. Church last Monday morning the following the following reports were made: Beargrass-S. S. 43, collection $1.30; pastor and Rev. E. B. Milton preached, collection $10.40. LaGrange-S. C. 18, collection 18 cts; Rev. W. L. 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A. J, CRONE, Ticket Agent, Union Depot Seventh and Water, Louisville, Ky. P. E, CARR, City Pass, and Ticket Agent 234 Fourth Avenue, Louisville, Ky. C. H. HUNGERFORD, Dist. Pass Agen 234 Fourth Avenue, Louisville, Ky. C. B. ALLEN, Asst. General Pass, Agent, st. Louis, Mo. --- SUNDAYSCHOOL LESSON. SUNDAY SEPT. 18. Amos 5:4.15. MOTTO TEXT—"Seek the Lord and ye shall live."--Amos 5:6. Amos was a shepherd and a farmer, living at Tekoa, a village 12 miles south of Jerusalem. Both Judah and Israel were at the height of prosperity. Uzziah, a good king, was ruling Judah. He had conquered the surrounding nations, extended his dominions and fortified Jerusalem. The great Jeroboam II. was ruling in Israel. Wealth had flowed in upon both nations. But corruption and sins of all kinds were rampant in Israel. Amos, a poor shepherd of Judah, was sent by God to Bethel to reprove Israel. Although unlearned in the schools and a hard-working farmer, Amos was familiar with the Scriptures, as so many farmers have been. He knew his Bible by heart, so to speak. Amos went to Bethel, on the southern border of the northern kingdom, 25 miles from Tekon. An Bethel was one of the golden calves Jeroboam I. had set up. A great heathen festival was going on. Into the midst of the festivity, fearless of the king, regardless of the wealth and prosperity of the nation, came this rough clod shepherd with his terrible warnings, and and his loving appeals. "Seek ye me, and ye shall lire,"— The way of life is easily set forth in a few words. Seeking God means living such life as shall please Him. It means seeking Him for what He is and not for what He gives. He is to be sought only by repentance and faith in the atoning blood of Christ. Seeking Him means eternal life. Amos' words meant also to Israel that if they would turn from their idols to worship God and cease from their sins, the destruction of which he had warned them would not come. "Seek not Bethel, nor enter into Gilgal, and pass not to Beersheba," Bethel wathe place of the calf worship, Gilgal hear by was another centre of idolatrons worship, as was Beersheba on the extreme south. "For Gilgal shall surely go into captivity and Bethel shall come to naught."--The idols worshipped there could not protect them from the wrath of God, and the power of their enemies. "Seek the Lord and ye shall live." Again the exhortation and the promise. It is the burden of all Gospel preaching to the end of time. "Lest he break out like fire in the house of Joseph."—Joseph was the father of the two most powerful tribes in Israel. "Ana there be none to quench it in Bethel" If Jeroboam II. was present, as is probable, this shepherd tells the greatest king and conqueror of the day that he would be powerless against God. The idols at Bethel were able to do nothing to save. "Ye who turn justice to wormwood, and leave off righteousness in the earth."—The unjust rulings of the judges were as bitter as wormwood to the wrogged and oppressed. The last clause should be translated "cast down righteousness to the earth." Ahs! does not Amos draw too too true a picture of some of the courts in our land? "Seek him that maketh the seven stars and Orion."—The seven stars are the Pleadas, in the constellation Taurus, the most important of the groups which can be seen by the eye. Orion was the most brilliant constellation in the heavens they saw. Thus most elegantly Amos reminds them that God is the Creator of all things, and his power over them was absolute "And turneth the shadow of death into morning."-The Hebrew, rogans ( AMERICAN BAPTIST, RIDAYSEPTEMBER 9 1904 tinues to set forth the power of God over nature. We must not lose sight of God's will in thinking of the laws of nature. He did not make his universe as apiece of machinery which he set going and then left day and night succeed each other with unfailing regularity because he wills it so. "That calleth for the waters of the sea and ponreth them out upon the face of the earth." Referring to the flood. God has promised not again to destroy the race with a flood, but His power remained, and he could destroy the wicked by other means as thoroughly as he destroyed the antediluians. "That strengtheneth the spoiled against the strong, so that the spoiled ed shall come against the fortress." —The oppressors thought that they were as safe as if entrenched in a strong fortress. They forgot the power of God upon the side of the oppressed In these days of great monopolies it is a sad thing that the sufferers from their greed do not seem to have God and his power of deliverance in all their thought The Hebrew in this passage is difficult of translation and the Revised Version reads. "That bringeth sudden destruction upon strong, so that destruction cometh upon the the fortress." "They hate him that rebuketh in the gate"—Just within the gates of the Eastern cities was the place where the judges held the courts and where all public business was transacted. The prophets took advantage of the assembling of the people in these places to speak their solenm words. The unjust rulers hated the prophets and also any judge who proved himself to be just and fearless of them. "And abhor him that speaketh uprightly"—As wicked men always do. Probably Amos in this verse shows the feeling of the the rulers at Bethel towards himself. "Forasmuch therefore as your treading is upon the poor, and ye take from him burdens of wheat." The taxes and bribes which the officials required, which the poor could only pay with the crops, were unjust and excessive. "Ye have built houses of hewn stone." The wealthy lived in such houses. These men used for these houses the money they had acquired unjustly. They built fine houses, they bought pleasant vineyards. But they left God out of reckoning, and their houses and vineyards should bring them no pleasure. For I know your manifold transgressions and your mighty sin."—Amos had shown that God had the power to punish. Now he declares that God knew all the enormity of their sins, and would punish in His own time. Because sentence against an evil work is not executed speedily, therefore the hearts of the sons of men are fully set in them to do evil. How well these words of the old prophet apply to these days! Some of their sins Amos enumerates. They are the sins of governors and judges and juries and other officials in this day "They take a bribe."—means they take a ransom referring to the fact that murderers who had money escaped the death penalty. How fearfully true of our times. "The needy in the gate"—means the needy in the gates," means the need before the courts "There fore the prudent shall keep silent in time."—Amos was not "prudent." did not care what they might do to him, cared only to be faithful to God. After faithfully and fearlessly laying their transgressions before them, Amos returns to his often repeated exhortation. 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The firmness is guaranteed to help your friend returns your money. "The extreme heat, close confinement and intense mental strain incident to the banking business, has caused me to suffer with nervousness and insomnia. It gives me pleasure to say that I have used Dr. Miles' Nervine with very satisfactory results in the treatment of these affections. I am now on my fifth bottle, and eat and sleep well, in fact have almost forgotten that I possess nerves."—R. L. DALBY, Asst. Cashier, State Bank, Texarcana, Ark. FREE Write to us for Free Trial Package of Dr. Miles' Anti-Pain Pills, the New Scientific Knee Pain. Also Symptom Blank. Our Specialist will diagnose your case, tell you what is wrong, and how to right it. Free. DR. MILES MEDICAL CO., LABORATORIES, ELKHART, IND. PLUS $2.00 For Round Trip Tickets VIA L&N (LODISVILLE & NASHVILLE R.R.) To Nearly All Points in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, Virginia, North and South Carolina, Tennessee. Tickets on sale May 3rd and 17th, June 7th-21st, and on first and third Tuesday of each month thereafter until Nov. 15th, and good returning 21 days from date of sale. For further information, consult your local agent, or address C. L. STONE, Gen'l Pass. Agent. LOUISVILLE & NASHVILLE R. R. LOUISVILLE, KY. DR.SSTONE Physician and Surgec- OFFICE HOURS RESIDENCE 542 LAUREL STREET Reside ce 1:30 to 10 P. M. 7 to 8 A. 12:30 to 2:30 P. M. And at Night. 1:30 to 7:80 589 W. Green St. Up Stairs And at Red Cross Sanitarium. Sixth Street. Phone 5714 MISSOURI PACIFIC RAILWAY Via ST. LOUIS and KANSAS CITY to COLORADO, JTAH and the PACIFIC COAST DOUBLE DAILY SERVICE. CAFE DINING CARS Meals a la Carte. ELECTRIC LIGHTED TRAINS. IRON MOUNTAIN ROUTE Via MEMPE15, direct to HOT SPRINGS.ARK And Points in TEXAS, MEXICO and CALIFORNIA. DOUBLE DAILY SERVICE. DINING CARS, Meals a la Carte. ELECTRIC LIGHTED TRAINS. or Führer Information, Advertising Matter, etc.,Addr as R. T. G. MATTHEWS, Trav. Pass. Agt. loom 202 Equi abl Bldg. I. C. TOWNSEND, G. A. AGT., ST. LOUIS HOUSES AND LOTS FOR SALE 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 1802 Sixth St. This is the great HELD FAIR to attend The company is a special train ER 17, 1904 will be the only chance to see Come one, come all and go Train leaves 10th street LOUISVILLE FUNERAL DIRECTORS, P First Class Service and Precise Attention call on the Louisville Funeral Directors Fine New Receiver tire Funeral Car. A large stock of Coffins and Caskets and Funeral Supplies on hand. An Elegent White Hearse for use in Funerals of our Young People is now at your command. Calls answered Day and Night. Funeral Car and Hacks at less cost than any other Firm in the City. Try the New Firm and be convinced. Cor. 11th & Walnut St. Phone 800-00-00 WM. J. SILKMAN, Manager The 3 5th Annual Fair Send for particulars and the long list of adoptions. THE CENTURY CO., Union Square, New York. 135 N. Mill St J. A.「SCOTT」, President. A. L. HARDIN, Secret'y. julyig.84