The American Baptist

AMERICAN BAPTIST. In the Laws of Every Land. [Miss Frances E. Willard urged that every child should learn and recite the following little poem.—Editor.] Write it on the work house gate, Write it on the school boy's alate, Write it on the copy-book, That the young may often look: Where there's drink there's danger. Write it on the churchyard mound, Where the rum slain dead are found; Write it on the gallows high. Write it for all passers by, Where there's drink there's danger. Write it on the na lions laws, Biting out the license clause, Write it on each ballot white, so it can be read aright; Where there's drink there's danger. Write it on the ship that sails, Borne along by storm and gale; Write it large in letters plain, Over every land and main; Where there's drink there's danger. Write it over every gate, On the church and halls of state, In the hearts of every band, In the laws of every land; Where there's drink there's danger. THE OHIO BAPTISTS. Church Dayton, O. the largest and most successful meetings among the Baptists of Ohio were held in the Mt. Olive Baptist church Dayton, O., last week. There was unusual interest manifested in the proceedings and much good was accomplished. There are a number of able preachers in that state and the number is increasing every year as the denomination increases in numbers and influence. The veterans like Bays, Jones, Morton and Day are just active and interested as are the younger men like Washington. Toomy, Phillips and others. Then among the ministers in the prime of life we have Riddle, Mitchel, Harper, Grant, Jackson, Burr and others and all battling for the great principles for which denomination stands. Rev. J. M. Riddle, D. D., presided at the session of the B pastor State Convention, which was the first of the series. He delivered an excellent address which was adopted as the sense of the Convention. Splendid sermons were preached during the session by Revs. L. W. Gray, J. W. Burr and P. C. Minor. The Convention decided to establish a home for aged and infirm ministers and appointed a committee to take charge of the matter. A large collection and a large number of subscription was taken for that purpose and there seem to be good spirit shown to give the movement generous support. The reports of the several committees were encouraging and the Convention agreed to affiliate with the General Association of the Central Western States and Territories and appointed Rev. J. M. Riddle, D. D. and H. M. Mitchell, D. D., as delegates to the auxiliary session. The election of officers resulted as follows: J. M. Riddle, Gallipolis, president; J. H. Mendous, Circleville, vice-president; H. H. Mitchell, Columbus, secretary; R. D. Phillips, Cincinnati, corresponding secretary; J. J. Jackson, Cincinnati, statistical secretary; O. P. Wright, Jackson, treasurer. The financial reports showed $198.64 collected during the session. The Foreign Mission, The Home Mission Board and The Educational Board each made interesting reports and made recommendations that will not only lead to the enlargement of the work but will better systematize the collection and reporting of funds for these enterprises. The next session will be held in Portsmouth, O. Oct. 1905. THE WOMEN'S CONVENTION. The Women's Convention met Thursday, October r. 18th and held a really pleasant and profitable session. Mrs. Hattie E. Jackson presided and read an instructive and encouraging report. Several addresses on different phases of Women's work were read by representatives. Among these was one on "Can Parents Be of Ald in Teaching Missions at Home?" and another on the "Importance of Denominational Literature." The Committee on Enrollment reported the attendance of about sixty delegates and the Finance Committee reported $196.00 received during the session. The following officers were elected for the ensuing years: President, Mrs. H. S. Jackson; vice president, Mrs. Mary S. 14; recording secretary, Mahale Sanu s; corresponding secretary, Josephine Allen; treasurer, Alice Minor; Board of Managers, sisters, h. E. Ash, Laura Moore, I. N. Day, —Estelle, Eudora Morton, E. J. Jackson. Plans for enlarged work were also adopted and in harmo-ny with the spirit shown in all the meetings greater work will be done, es. specially along Foreign Mission lines the ensuing year. The Convention closed on Thursday evening with a contribution for the proposed Home for Aged Ministers. THE B. Y. P. U. CONVENTION. The last of the series of meetings was held on Friday when the E. Y. P. U. Convention assembled. There was a large attendance and unusual interest in the programme. Rev. George Washington, President of the convention delivered an enthusiastic opening address which was wall received. The papers and addresses during the day were in lin with the presidents address and showed great progress in the work. The convention will meet in Portsmouth next year, THE AMENDED PLAN OF CO-OPERATION. The following is the resolution of Rev E. C. Morris, D. D., and adopted by the National Baptist Convention in its session at Austin, Texas, September 1904. "In view of the fact that the matter of co-operation with our white Baptist brethren in missionary work, is one which will effect the entire Negro Baptist family in the United States, and whereas the unity of the Negro Baptist is a paramount issue with us and, Whereas there is a difference of opinion among us touching the amended plans of co-operation with the Southern Baptist brethren and, Whereas this convention knows no North, no South, no East, no West in its religious work; Resolved That the committee appointed on the matter of co-operation be given ample time to deliberate upon the matter of the plans of co-operation, and that aid committee report at the next meeting of the National Baptist Convention. Resolved That the amended plans of co operation between the Home Board of the National Baptist Convention and the Home Board of the Southern Baptist Convention continue in force until the report of the Special Committee appointed by this convention, except that we ask that the word "South" be dropped from the amended plans. Resolved That these plans in no way effect the existing plans of co-operation." The following is the committee to which the plan was referred: Country at Large A. N. MeEvan, Ala.; E. R. Carter. Ga.; L. L. Campbell, Texas; E. B. Topp Miss.; W. H. Steward, Ky.; A. K. Grizzle, Texas. States. A. J. Stokes, Ala.; J. A. Booker, Ark.; C. H. Auderson, Cal.; G. W. Lee, District of Columbia; J. B. Hankerson, Fla.; C. T. Walker, Ga.; J. B. Davis, Ga.; W. B. Brown, Ill.; J. D. Rouse, Ind.; J. M. Dade, I. T.; E. A. Wilson, Kan.; C. H. Parrish Ky.; D. Young, La.; S. E. Pearcy, La.; Miss F. H. Dodd, Minn.; J. Golns, Mo; S. N. Vass. N. C.; G. E. Morris, N. J.; M. W. Giblott, N. Y., W. O. Pearcy, O.; J. E. Bennett, O. T.; E. M. Moore, Pa.; G. W. Raiford, O. A. D. Hurt, Tenn.; A. Barbour, Tex.; E. W. Atkinson' Tex.; G. W. Hayes, Va.; J. B. Beckham, Wash. This committee met and organized by electing J. A. Booker, Arkansas, chairman and G. W. Hayes, of Virginia, secretary. A sub-committee was appointed, consisting of A. R. Griggs, W. H. Steward, G. W. Ralford, A.J Stokee and L. L. Campbell, who were authorized to consider the entire question of co-operation and report to the committee at a meeting to be held in Montgomery, Ala., Feb. 1905. The sub-committee organized by electing A. R. Griggs, chairman and W. H. Steward, secretary, who were appointed to confer with all parties interested and to report a basis of action for the sub-committee at a meeting to be held in the First Baptist church, St. Louis, Mo., Thursday morning Oct. 27th 1904. A man touches high-water mark when he lets Christ reign fully within him.—J. F. Cowan. BELLS Good Alloy Church and Inschool Balm. Grassland Sq. Oxfordshire. The G. O'BELL B. Wilkinson D. Fifteenth Annual Session Howard Creek Educational District Sunday School ConvenTiON. This body convened with the Providence Baptist Sunday School at 10 a.m. Thursday September 22nd, President, A. W. Harris, D. D., presided. Devotional exercises were conducted by Pastor G. W. Canada, and Prof. B. T. Patterson, scripture quotations led by Rev. D. W. Seal. Miss. F. B. Jewett was made organist for the session the remainder of the morning was spent in preise service. Afternoon—First Day—Scripture quotation led by Rev. R. Jackson, Mrs. R. B. Milton made the welcome address to which Prof. B. F. Patterson responded. President Harris delivered his annual address which was both timely and pointed. the following committees were appointed: on Credentials, Rev. R. Jackson chairman and on Finance Rev. B. S Rawlings chairman; when the roll was called and letters read showing about forty messengers present. Evening Session—Scripture quotations led by Rev. R. T. Huffman, D. D. Rev. J. H. Lewis was introduced to preach the annual sermon D. P. Jones alternate Friday Morning—Second Day—Scripture quotation led by Rev. J. H. Lewis, and Rev. J. Francis Wilson was appointed official reporter. The following messengers with correspondence were introduced: T. M. Faulkner, A. B. J. Frances Wilson, D. P. Joues, J. W. Million, J. C. Cross, F. B. Jewett, L. M. Jackson, Wm. Taylor and D. D. Carr. Afternoon Session-Scripture quotations led by Rev. D. W. Seals. G. S. Sorugge read a paper subject: "Faith" Rev. R. B. Butler, A. M., presented the State Mission claims. Evening Session—Scripture quotations led by Rev. B. S. Rawlings after which Rev. R. Jackson preached the Educational sermon assisted by Pastor G. W. Canuda, Editor W. H. Steward, A. M., presented the educational claims Saturday Morning.-Third Day — Scripture quotations led by Z. W. Tay, lor and the officers for the ensuing year were elected as follows: President, A. W. Harris, D. D. Corresponding Secretary, Mrs. Mollie Johnson. Treasurer, Jackson Taylor. Missionary, D. D. Carr. Mr. Susie F. Young, read paper on, "Sunday school teacher" Mrs. Mollie Johnson, "Your Sins Will Find You Out", Mrs. Mary Covington "Everlasting Life." Rev. Seals preached the Missionary Sermon and Rev. B. S. Rawling alternate. Afternoon—Scripture quotation led by Rev. Wm. Taylor and the Doctrinal Sermon was reached by Rev. D. D. Carr. Papers were read by Misses Iva Evans, Emma Gentry, Bettie Seals, Louella Archer and Z. W. Taylor. Evening—J. Frances Wilson temporary president pre ided and the newly elected officers were installed in a very befitting manner then the literary programme was rendered. Those who participated were: Prof. B. L. Patterson, Sarah Boswell, Nannie Covington, S. F. Young, E. J. Riley, G. S. Scrugges Mrs. L. M. Jackson presented the claims of the Baptist Women's Educational Convention. Sunday—Rev. D. D. Carr acted Superintendent scholars present 50: collection, $1.25. Presaching:—at 11 a.m. J. H. L. wls; 3 p. m. J. Frances Wilson and 9:30 p. m. A. W. Harris. Moneys from all sources $127.00. Next place of meeting Zion Sunday School Georgetown Thursday before the 4th Lord's Day in Sept. 1905. J. FRANES WILSON. UNIVERSITY NOTES S, U. Rah, rah, rah, rah. S. U. Rah, rah, rah, rah, Hurrah! Burrah! State University, rah, rah, rah. The medical School had a dedication service at the Green Street Baptist church Sunday afternoon. The dedicatory prayer was made by Dr. D. A. Gandie. Remarks were made by President Purce, and Drs. Fowler, Vance, Nowell, Prof. Payne and several others. Many of the best citizens were present and added much to the gathering. Dr. Purce preached for Berean last Sunday night to a spendid audience. Mr. and Mrs. Marshall of Fisherville were pleasant visitors this week. The Literary Society rendered a good programme last week. Mrs. Purce and the children returned Monday. Football team will have a match Friday afternoon. Prof. Brown lost his brother-in-law by death last week. We all sympathize with him and the bercaved family and commend them to our Heavenly Father. Dr. Fowler addressed the Berean S.S. Sunday morning. The 25th of November is our rally day and we are asking our churches, Sunday School and Societies to help us raise one thousand dollars on that day. The Citizen's National Hospital opened its doors to visitors Sunday, and Monday nights. A public reception was given. Through the kindness of Mr. Robert L. Silver the university has been presented with a statute of George Washington. It is kept in the Presidents office and greets you as you enter the door. We are proud of this excellent gift. Many thanks to Mr. Silver who will soon be a practicing physician. A Little Loss of flesh and strength, little barking obstinate cough and a little pain in the chest may not mean galloping consumption, but they are signs that prudence will not neglect. A few doses of Allen'l Lung Balsam cause a free discharge of mucus an so loose the cough. It heals the inflamed air passage and all it beneficent work is accomplished without a grain of opium. IN MEMORIAM. Brother David Mason was born in Virginia about the year 1850. He was a citizen of Sulphur 25 years and a member of the Mt. Olive Baptist church of this place for 14 years. He served as treasure for 12 years and as member of the deacon board four years. He was married to Belle Chambers in 1886 and has been a faithful husband to her until his death. He was confined to his bed about two weeks and during that time he suffered and bore it with that patient and fortitude of a true and tried soldier of the Christ. The angel of death came to his relief, he quietly closed his eyes and fell asleep without a murmur. He leaves a dear wife three sons and host of friends to mourn his death. Brother David passed away August 24 at 2 o'clock p. m. and was buried on the 25th. Long before the hour of the funeral the church was crowded with friends to hear the sermon which was preached by our pastor Rev. C. D. Blakemore who took for a text II Cor. 5:1: "For we know that, if our earthly house of this tabernacle were disolved, we have a building of God, a house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens." from which he preached an able sermon and paid a most loving and solemn tribute to the deceased brother. Alas! dear husband thou art gone, To your home prepared on high: But the love you cheerished for me, Caresses the tears to dim mine eyes, But when I with you have passed thro all this life's trials, I will meet with you beyond the skyes. So, farewell dear, beloved husband and father Farewell, farewell FROM THE FAMILY. Resolution of Respect by the Church Whereas it has pleased almighty God to remove from our midst our beloved brother and deacon David Mason, Aug. 24th: Flart Be it, Resolved That the church has lost a worthy member and a faithful deacon, one whose deportment was commendable to all who knew him for an example, therefore we recommend his sons to follow his foot priests through life, and to the wife that she may ever point them the way their father went into that blessed abode on high to his reward. To the community we point you to his walk through life as a citizen, he was true as a Christian faithful as a husband and father ever mindful of his duty, therefore: Second be it Resolved that we extend our sympathy to the bereaved family who administered to his wants so faithfully during his illness and point them to Him that doeth all things for good to them that leave him. Trusting, trusting is the watchword until we as he who is gone shall reach that eternal abode. Deacons. Ned Winbon Dave Mumphroy Jack Chambers Joseph Chambers George Winbon C. Wheats State B. Y. P. U. Work. State Organizer D. P. Jones, Jr., of Nicholasville, has been on the field since the first Sunday in September 1904 and has traveled 538 miles and collected $13.79. We have no permits over railroads and must pay full fare, we ask the pastors of the state to help us in the good work. We organized a strong Union in the First Baptist church at Newport with Prof. C.D. Honer president and Misses E. L. Howell and N L. Ellis secretar es; also at Covington Second Baptist church with pastor Rev. J. F. Drane president deacon O. Carter as as vice-president Mrs. S. Smith secretary. At Winchester on September 15, we organized the storing Union to date with C. E. Coleraue A. M., president, Miss E. B. Johnson corresponding secretary, and Dr. J. H. Holmes topic leader and querry master, Prof. J. H. Garvin, an active member a leader of Christian culture course We feel that God is in the work. I will fill dates at Georgetown October 16 and Zion Hill October 23. D. P. JONES Nicholasville, Ky. 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 diarrhoea. It will relieve the poor little sufferer immediately. Sold by Drugglats in every pars of the world. Twenty-five cent a bottle. Be sure and ask for "Mrs. Winslow soothing Syrup," and take no other. Evangelist T. P. Smith's Oldest Daughter Passes Away. This will inform you that after five months suffering Miss H. V Smith my oldest daughter departed this life on the morning of October 4th. she professed faith in Christ when a child and up to the age of 22 years 9 months and 10 days. She lived in the church a faithful Christian life, she told me she wanted me to preach the word of God but don't tell them I professed religion on my death bed but tell the world that I professed hope in Christ when a child. I have lost a good and faithful daughter but I know that my loss is her gain in the better country. I have been at home now about two months but will star out to work soon. Yours truly, T. P. SMITH. Good Spring, Tenn. In Case of Accident. Accidents will happen. Mother strains her back lifting a sofa. Father is hurt in the shop. Children are forever failing and bruising themselves. There is no preventing these things, but their worst consequences are averted with Perry Davis' Painkiller. No other remedy approaches it for the relief of sore stained muscles. There is but one Painkiller, Perry Davis'. Low Rate Tickets Closely Observed. Railroad Officials Making Every Effort To Stop scalping of Non-Transferable Transportation to St. Louis. Passenger officials are making every effort to prevent the non transferable railroad tickets to the Fair being used by any other than the original purchaser. Legislation both federal, state and city has been invoked, and the courts have without an exception, held that the sale of a non-transferable ticket such as is used for excursion traffic to the Fair is illegal and the purchaser is in many instances liable for forgery in as much as these ticket have to be signed in the name of the original purchaser. With the law behind them, the stealthy fight which the passenger men are making against the ticket broker, it is believed is bearing fruit. At the same time, an enormous number of cheap tickets are sold to persons either passing through St. Louis or returning from the Fair. In many instances the conductor does not discover, the fraud until the purchaser of the ticket is far out on the line from St. Louis, and the passenger is unable to pay his fare. In this instance it is the duty of the conductor to put the purchaser off the train. As a result the passenger offices are flooded with complaints made by ESTABLISHED 1879 persons who have suffered this treatment and who have made their way back to St. Louis and are unable to get home. The only recourse for them is to prove which was the broker from whom they bought the scalp ticket and demand the return of their money. In this case they get their money back but generally the assistance of the police is required. In an affair of this sort the railroad renders all possible assistance, but in many instances women, not informed of the law providing that brokers shall give a receipt purchase scaled and changed tickets and unable to pay their fare, have been put off the train suffering many hardships thereby. In order to prevent instances of this sort many of the St. Louis lines have arranged for a system of ticket inspection before the person can get on the train at Union Station. In this way the fraudulent ticket is often noted and the person saved the discomfort of being put off the train when St. Louis is far behind. Many incidents wherein not only men but women and children are put off because their tickets are not valid have come up since the opening of the Fair all of such incidents being presented to the notice of the Chief of Police and Mayor. On the desk of almost every passenger official in St. Louis can be found large bunches of tickets which have been manipulated by brokers. In many instances not only has the date of these tickets been changed but the original destination erased and another substituted in which way a ticket costing originally $2 or $3 may be good for passage costing $50 or $60. At the three validating offices established by the railroads many tickets which have been manipulated have been detected and the purchaser saved not only the discomfort and humiliation of being put off the train but directed as to the best means by which he can recover his money.—The St. Louis Republic of July 14, 1904. Phelps Hall Bible Training School Connected with the Tuskegee Institute, 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 generous New York 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 a-sisted by Rev. E. P. Johnson and Rev. J. H. Gadsen. Rt. Rev. Geo. W. Clinton, of Charlotte, N. C., and Dr. t. T. Johnson, of Philadelphia, Pa. deliver a regular course of lectures during the term. Rev. Moses Jackson, of the Presbyterian church, Chicago, delivered a special course of lectures during he 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 ar rangements may be made so that students may work out the whole amount. Lack of means need debar none. For further information address Booker T. Washington, Principal, Tuskegee Institute, Tuskegee Institute, 41a. Life is exceedingly complex; it has many ingredients. Sweet herbs, aromatic herbs, soothing herbs. must be bitted for the mixing. Let us aim to make people not only wise and good, but comfortable, and give them what is not only wholesome, but relishing. Let us gaurd against "omission or careless performance" of the little ministries, while we observe faithfully the weightier matters, lest the unstitched mint and anise and cumin draw forth the 'reproving word,' "These ought ye to have done."—Julia H. Johnston. ```markdown ``` (ESTABLISHED 1879.) PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY. OFFICE 720 FIFTH ST., LOURSVILLE, KY. TERMS One year to say one who will send us five names and $$$$ 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 may change in Post Office or delivery so that there may be no error or delay in delivery at 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. —THE Home Field, and a letter from Secretary B. D. Gray, say that the Negro Convention at Austin did most heartily endorse the present plan of co-operation between that convention and our Home Board. Dr. Gray says; "By some mistake, the report has been circulated that the Negro Convention at Austin refused to endorse the plans of our Home Board for work among the Negroes. The convention did endorse our plans and we are proceeding with our work" Dr Boyd, secretary of the Negro Board, says: "The Boards action was unanimously endorsed—that is to say, the opposition found themselves so hopelessly in the minority that they did not vote at all, and this made it unanimous as far the vote was concerned." The mistake seems to have come from the fact that the Negro Convention decided to endorse the present arrangement by shelving all possible opposition for a year, but the opposition did not materialize.—The Baptist Argus." From the above it is evident that there must be a misunderstanding among our white brethren about the position of the National Baptist Convention upon the question of Co-operation. The record will show that when the report of the Home Mission Board was read that all the report was adopted except that part referring to the Amended plans of co operation and that was referred to a special committee of six from the Country at large and one from each state. Then the resolution offered by Rev. E. C. Morris D, D was adopted. This resolution with the names of the committee and the action thus far taken is printed in another column. Read this and form your own conclusions. The inference that the opposition was hopelessly in the minority is a great mistake. Some of the ablest and most prominent members of the convention were against the plan and it is very doubtful whether it could have been adopted or not and it is the opinion of many of the leaders that this strong and persistent opposition was the only thing that induced the advocates of the measure to agree to even a reference of the question to a committee. LAST week Judge Thos. G. Jones of the U. S. Court of Alabama in Hutsville created a sensation by his charge to the Grand Jury by directing them to indict any members of the mob which lynched Horace Mables it after a thorough investit it was evident to the jury that they lynched him because of his color and would not have lynched a white man under the same circumstances He also charged that if the mob was actuated by race prejudice the lynching constituted a crime against the United States and the offense was a violation of the thirteenth amendment. He also directed the grand jury to indict the members of the mob for firing the jail in which United States prisoners were confined. When it is remembered that Judge Jones has always been a dem- ocrat though appointed by a Republican President, these utterances are significant and indicate that the spirit of fairness and justice in not dead. This is a new issue, but when it is raised by a learned judge there must be a reasonable presumption that it is sound law and will stand the test of legal scrutiny. Lynch law is wrong from every point of view and in time some meth od, legal or otherwise will be found to suppress it. For ten years Rev. C. L. Purce D. D. has served State University faithfully and well as President and the denomination has decided to observe this in an appropriate way at the anniversary of the University in November. The General Association approved the recommendation of the Board of Trustees to that effect at its last session and the Baptist Womens Educational Convention has joined in the movement and will give Dr. Purce a public reception in honor of the event. Now that the movement has been inaugurated every friend to the University is asked to assist and make it a notable event. Besides the social features it is proposed to raise one thousand dollars for the educational work and all the men who have been honored by the institution, all the graduates and former students, trustees, officers of the General Association, and B. W. E. Convention members of the Boards, churches, Sunday Schools, B.Y.P.Us, University Societies, psstors, superintendents and friends everywhere are asked to make generous offerings to make the movement a perfect success. UNLESS all signs fail the employment of the white roustabouts in New Orleans in the placeof Colored roustabouts on account of the colored men striking at intervals will be a failure, because the besetting sin of white laborers is to join Unions and strike under the least provocation. Besides this the character of the work and the treatment accorded roustabouts will hardly be agreeable to the new men, and this alone will make the experiment exceedit gly doubtful. The change will be watched with interest and if the steamboat companies can succeed in keeping white laborers from striking they will accomplish a difficult task. We want to be accommodating but unless persons who send articles to this office will see that they are written on one side of the sheet of paper and written in a legible hand, as our rules require they will go to the waste basket. We can not spare the time to rewrite articles, our printers cannot spare the time to decipher them. Our friends must bear this in mind and be more particular if they expect to see their articles in the paper. We are very much pleased with the re-election of Mr. John C Asbury as editor of the Odd Fellows Journal by the B. M. C. at its recent session in Columbus O. Bro-Asbury has made himself deservedly popular with the newspaper gang and his re-election in our judgment will prove a decided advantage to the order. His ability as well as his experience will prove decidedly advantageous to the Journal. Y. M. C. A. NOTES. Don't forget the Big Meeting at 13th and Broadway Church, Sunday, Oct. 30th. 3 p.m. Dr. J. S. Lyons of the First Presbyterian Church will speak, and the Misses Ashford will sing. The Ladies Auxiliary is planning to give a musical entertainment at the Y. M. C. A. on the installation of the new piano. Men's Meeting Sunday 3:30 p.m. Subject:—Business Habits. Faitfh says not, "I see that it is good for, and so God must have sent it," but, "God sent it, and so it must be good for me."—Phillips Brooks. AMERICAN BAPTIST OCTOBER 21.1904 Rev. W. R. Toliver recently of Helena Ark, has been called to the pastorate of the Providence Baptist church Greensboro N. C. He has met with a cordial reception in his new home. Editor C. P. T. White of the Rock Hill Messenger, Rock Hill S.C., has been nominated as the Republican candidate from the Fifth Congressional District of the state Rev. S. M. Watts, Missionary of the New Liberty Sunday School Convention will conduct a Sunday School Institute at Farristown Ky. Saturday and Sunday Oct. 29th and 30th. The First Baptist church Winchester Ky. has tendered a pastoral call to Rev. R. H. C. Mitchell D.D. now pastor of the Bethesda Baptist church Chicago. It is thought he will return to Ky. Colored agents, teachers and preachers, to write sichand accident insurance. Liberal policy; can earn $75.00 to $300.00 monthly. Experience unnecessary. Address, Lockbox 515, St. Louis. --- Howard S. Fee the older of the two surviving sons of the late John G. Fee toound of Berea College died in Whittier, California on the 15th of this month. Where the remains will rest is not yet known. The case of John W. Pace, convicted in the U. S. District Court at Montgomery Ala. for peonage has been granted an appeal to the United States Circuit Court of Appeals. The fate of seventy cases depends upon the decision in this case. A full itemized report of the receipts of the Baptist Womens Educational Convention which was held in Lexington will be printed next week. Several contributions have been received since the convention adjourned. When homes are what they ought to be, children will grow up to be the right sort of men and women. If children are trained religiously to have regard for God and all his laws, they do not often fall into evil lives.—Journal and Mes. senger. Rev. R. B. Butler A. M. Missionary for Eastern Ky. is engaged in a series of meetings with the Baptist church at Manchester Ky. Rev. Wm. Delph, pastor. Much interest is being manifested and indications point to great meeting. The subcomittee of the General Committee on Co-Operation appointed at the National Baptist Convention in Austin Tex. last month will meet in the First Baptist church St. Louis Mo next Thursday morning Oct. 27th. to begin the consideration of that question. Charles S, L. Baker, a negro o St. Joseph, Mo., has built a machine that produces enough heat to warm the largest building in St. Joseph in the coldest weather without the use of coal or wood. The heat is produced by friction. Scientific men who have seen the machine pronounce it one of the most wonderful the world has seen. S.W. Christian Advocate. . James Callahan a millionare philanthropist of Des Moines Iowa who died last week left in his will $100,000 to Tuskegee Institute; $5,000 to Wilberforce University; $10,000 to Ambidexter Institute; Springfield Ill.; $5,000 to Home for Aged Colored Folks, Des Moines Iowa and $1,000 to each of the coloured churches of Des Moines. Besides these he left a number of other gifts to charitable and educational enterprises. The love of money, of distinction of power and place, though antisocial, is nevertheless the chief stimulus which rouses man from lethargy, develops his energy and sustains him in the labor by which he creates civilization and science. If all were satisfied with what ministers to their physical needs the race would not have risen above the condition of South Sea Islanders. Ambition and greed work great evil, but without them there would be no great good.—Ex. Get Your People To Read One of the best ways to do real lasting work for the people is to put good literature in their hands and encourage them to read. Reading produces thoughtfulness, thinking incites to action, action brings results. If the reading be the right sort, the thinking will be righteous; if the thoughts are right, the acts will correspond, hence results must be accordingly good. Reading people are thinking people; thinking people are ruling people. And in proportion as people read and think and act, they must share in ruling and shaping the trend of affairs in society, church and state. Newell Dwight Hillis says rightly "So long as people are ignorant, goverments will oppress them, religious machinery will oppress them." This will be the experience of our people in the state, in social circles, and in the church so long as they take not advantage of the opportunities for the culture of mind and soul A pastor who does not encourage his people to read fails in helping to develop strong manhood and good citizenship. This is an obligation of the pastor to the state and to society. Likewise the pastor who fails in having his people read the journal of their church, fails in developing the best type of church membership—that type which is well informed, liberal and loyal to to every interest of the church to which it belongs. The best way to increase a man's disposition is to increase his capacity to receive. A little minded man is a little moneyed man; a close fisted man. Big hearts and big pocket books keep company. Broaden a man's vision and you enlarge his heart. One must know and see and learn before one will give. God knew must, saw most, loved most, and so gave most - his only son. When our membership learns more of the purpose and spirit of the church, when it sees more the necessit for supporting its various interests, then it will love Christ and humanity more and will give more service and substance for the sake of Christ and humanity.—S. W. Christain Advocate. SUNDAY SCHOOL RALLY CINCINNATI. We held last Sunday our Annual Fall Rally, and I looked up the attendance at Louisville and found it to be less than 2,000, and must confess my surprise at such a small attendance. Our Sabbath School attendance here is about 1,600 as near as we can get at it. The Union Baptist Sunday School has an average attendance of 140. We always hold the Fifth St. Sunday School as the model by which we train our school, but I missed its name from the list reported in last ask' paper. We had a grand meeting, nearly two thousand assembled at the roll call. I sent out an appeal announcing the time for the Rally and an interesting program was rendered. I wish you would send me one of your reports. I send this item of news because you have not heard anything from here or about our work for a long time, we are always anxious that our Louisville friends know we are still holding up the banner of the blessed Lord, Jesus. Geo. W. Hayes, Cincinnati, O. The Twenty-eighth annual meeting of the Colored State Teachers' Association will be held in Lexington, beginning 2 p. m. December 27th and continuing until noon of the 29th. The last session of our Association reached the highest point in enthusiastic interest. Learned and eloquent addresses, a fine display of school work of Louisville and Jefferson County, together with elegant social features, combined to make a meeting so rare as to give it a permanent place in the memory of all those who were fortunate enough to be present. The program of the 1904 meeting while only provisionally arranged, promises to maintain the high character of our former meetings. The Lexington teachers, under the leadership of their supervisor, Prof. G. P. Russel, give assurance that nothing shall be lacking in the arrangements to receive and entertain the teachers. The pressing need for better education among our people should arouse and intensify the interest of all our teachers in the forth coming meeting of our Association. Teachers who are real leaders, are wanted in all parts of the State. Men are made by associating with men: personal contact is man's greatest boon. Find out what other men are thinking, and see how they bring things to pass Each teacher in the State mav assist in making this a powerful meeting by (a) coming himself; (b) by bri-ging his neighbor All teachers wishing to receive the Bulletin, announcing the plans and features of the meeting, should send addresses to the President, F. L. Williams, 1236 Russel Ave., Covington, Ky. NOTES OF LOCAL INTEREST Rev. N. Caldwell of Scotts Station Ky, was in the city this week. Mrs Laviniv B. Sneed of Indianapolis spent last Sunday with friends in the city. Rev. G. W. T. Russel left for Winchester Ky. Monday to assist Rev. C. P. M. Bigbee D. D. in a revival. Rev. S. E. Smith D. D. of Owensboro Ky. was in the city this week returning from Lexington Ky. where he supplied the pulpit of the First Baptist church last Sunday. Rev. R. C. Brown D. D., Editor of the Christian Index Jackson Tenn was in our sanctum a few hours last Friday passing through the city. The ordinance of the Lords sup per will be administered at the Lampton and Portland Baptist churches next Sunday afternoon. Rev. E. W. Hawthorne D. D. of Lexington Ky. is in the city assisting Rev. C. C. Bates D. D. at the Lampton Baptist church. Rev. W. C. Allen of Franklin Ky. was in the city Monday enroute to Bardstown Ky. to asssst Rev, H.A. Keeton in a revival. Miss. Annie Dangerfield and Mr. Clint Anthony were united in marriage Saturday Oct. 15th at 6 oclock p. m., Rev. J. H. Frank D. D. officiating. They left immediately for Racine Wis. which will be their future home. Mr. W. J. White Jr. of the Georgia Baptist Augusta Ga. was in the city last Tuesday enroute to Denver Col. He spent the day with us and left for St. Louis that evening. The Fiscal Court has decided to erect an Armory on the site from Center to Sixth on Walnut St., to cost $325,000. It will contain an auditorium capable of seating 15,000 persons. Another preacher has been added to the home of Rev. W. A. Jones of Va. Ave. church last Friday. Both mother and son are doing nicely and Rev. Jones is receiving many congratulations. October 31st. and November 1st. and 2nd are the days for supplemental registration in this city. Voters who were sick or out of the city at the regular registration may register at the County Clerk's office in the Court House on the days named above. The public reception at the Citizens National Hospital last Monday evening was a most successful affair The hospital is elegantly furnished and from its central location must prove a popular institution. There will be both public and private wards and the best attention will be paid to all patients. At the Mt. Olive Sunday School last Sunday morning a handsome meat dish with a hand painted picture of a new church painted on it and a beautiful floral offering were presented to Mrs. M. Dowell its faithful superintendent as a mark of their esteem and appreciation. The matter was in the hands of a committee consisting of Mr and Mrs C. C. Brown, Miss Minnie Dodd and Mr A. G. Turner. The presentation address was made by Mr. Turner to which Mrs Dowell responded PROGRAM CONCERT—CONTEST Who is the most popular young lady in the city of Louisville? Come and see how this question will be answered at Old Fellows' Hall, 13th and Walnut Sts., Oct. 24th, 1904, when the Woman's Aid Society of the Duncan St. Christian Church gives a Grand Musical and Popular Concert and Contest. The following program will be rendered:— Opening Chorus Duncan St. Christian Church Choral Society. Instrumental Solo Miss Captora Marshall. Vocal Solo Mrs. M. L. Mead. Address "Ups and Downs" Miss N. H. Burroughs. Vocal Solo Miss Lula Johnson. Reading from Dunbar Mr. Jessie Merchant. Vocal Solo Mrs. B. C. Jones. The feature of the evening will be a Pose Contest between eleven of the most popular young ladies and three of the most charming little misses of the city, posed by Miss Lucretia Gibson. The young lady receiving the highest number of votes will be the recipient of a Free Round Trip Ticket to world's Fair or Ten Dollars in Gold. The Statues represented will be both Mrdern and Grecian. Note the names of the fair contestants of whom you may make your choice and cast your vote. Misses Mary V. Hicks, Daisy Conrad, Ida Clark, Ida Nugent, Scottie Strickland, Wilhelmina Dedman, Edmonia Lawrence Lavinia Dawson, Clara Owens, Mrs. Dr. Brown and the charming little misses who will pose as dancing spirits, Winifrede Lang, Nettie Galvin and Lula Cross. Mrs. Bessie C. Jones, Manager. Admission 10 cts. LAST OF THE SEASON Grand out of town excursion Sunday, October 23rd. Big Four Route To the Indiana Gas Belt. Special train leaves 7th St. Union Depot at 7 o'clock A M. Extremely low round trip rates as follows: Rushville $1.00: Knightstown $1.00: Anderson $1.25: Alexandria $1.25: Marion $1 50 Tickets on sale at City Ticket Office, 259 -4th Ave. and at Depot. Women as Well as Men Are Made Miserable by Kidney Trouble. 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FROM FAIRFIELD KY. --- The inhabitants of our little city feel at a lost this week to know how to content themselves at home after having such a great revival for the past two weeks at the Baptist church. The people of Fairfield and community never experienced such a meeting; never were such a number taken in the church during a revival, and never before did such a number of sheep, that had strayed from the fold come home, and we owe it to Rev. W. A Jones pastor of Parkland Baptist church Louisville, Ky. who assisted our pastor, Rev. I. H. Rhodes for his divine teachings and explanations of God and his goodness. It was indeed inspiring to us to hear Rev. Jones. He is an exponent of practical Christianity, and a refreshing departure from the preacher of prefunctory pulpit platitudes, that sound hollow to the ear, and sicken the heart by their very emptiness. Since being pastor of the Fairfield Baptist church, Rev. Rhodes has worked with that never ceasing tire and we as well as himself can see the fruits of his labor. The meeting closed Sunday Oct. 9th with the baptising of thirty souls. Amid all of this, the people did not fail to remember the expenses of the church and finally gave $42.00 M. A. Hawkins. MONTEREY KY. I took charge of the Mt. Olive Baptist church April3 rd. I found the church much divided and a great work to be done, this being my home church I felt the need of divine grace, and in God's name we entered upon the work and we are proud to say the church is much revived and we are getting along nicely both spirituality and financially. We can say with the Psalmist, Behold how good it is for breth ren to dwell together in union. Also the Flat Rock Baptist Church at Gratz Ky., of which I have been pastor since July 17th is doing nicely and every member seems anxious to make the work a success. We ask the prayers of the great Baptist family that God may crown our efforts with success. Yours for Christ. ADVANCED NORMAL COURSE INTRODUCE. AT TUSKEGEE INSTITUTE. An Advanced Normal Course for teachers of the Common Branches and teachers of Manual Training, the Trades and Agriculture, will be established at the Tuskegee Institute, September 13, 1904, the next school term. The course includes a review of all the elementary studies the elements of psychology, the history of education, general and special methods of teaching and school management; observation of model teaching and practice teaching in an admirably equipped training school are required. Graduates of Tuskegee and persons of equivalent education are admitted without examination. Persons of some experience in teaching are accorded special advantages. In writing for further details, be sure to specify whether you wish training for a teacher (1) of a specific industry, like blacksmithing or agriculture, (2) of manual training, or (3) of academic ranches. Address all correspondence to Principal Booker T. Washington, Tuskegee Ala. TF. ORIGIN OF THE WEEPING WILLOW —The weeping willow tree came to America through the medium of Alexander Pope. the poet who planted a willow twig on the banks of the Thames at his Twickenham villa. The twig came to him in a box of figs sent from Smyrna by a friend who had lost all in the South Sea Bubble and had gone to that distant land to recoup his fortune. Harpers Encyclopaedia of United States history tells the story of the willow, arrival in America. A AMERICAN BAPTIST OCTOBER 21. 1904. young British officer who came to Boston with the army to crush the rebellion of the American colonies brought with him a twig from Pope now beautiful willow tree. intending to plant it in America when he comfortably settle down on lands confiscated from the conquered Americans. The young officer, disappointed in these expectations, gave his willow twig, wrappen in oil silk, to John Parke Custis, Mrs Washington's son, who planted it upon his Abingdon estate in Virginia. It thrived and became the progenitor of all our willow trees—Exchange. SCHOOL NOTES. The Football game between the S. U. and C. H. S. seems to be the prevailing feature of the season, Let us all be out with our colors and cheer our favorites on to victory. The Historical work of Soph 'A' was very interesting yesterday. The High School was visited by the Rev. Dr. W, H, Sheppard who has been in Congo, South Africa, fourteen years. He gave a very interesting account of his life there. The Chapel Exercises on Friday mornings are made doubly interesting by having the Seniors entertain with papers or orations. The High School was visited by several members of the Board this week. They saw the crowded condition of the school and the prospects are, that in the near future we will have a new and commodious building. Miss Nannie H. Burroughs delivered a very instructive address to to the pupils of the Central Evening School last week. The Kindergarten Class at the California School under Miss Essie Dorth is doing nicely. Another teacher is soon to leave the life of single blessedness at the Western School. About thirty members of the High School senior class went on an outing to the canal locks in Portland last Friday afternoon. Many of them had never been in Shipping port before. The outing was not only enjoyable but very instructive. Home Phone 5818 Residence: 528 E. Jacob St. Dr. W. H. Pickett, PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON. 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Motto Text—“The angel of the Lord campeth round about them that fear him and delivereth them.”—Ps. 34.7. “Then the king of Syria.”—Benhadad 11., the most determined enemy Israel had at this time. He is the same king who wrote the letter to king Jehoram in regard to Naaman. Whatever pleasure the restoration to health of his great general gave to Benhadad, he felt no gratitude towards Israel for it. "Took counsel with his servants." We may be sure Naaman was not among those who made raids upon Israel. Benhadad unwilling to lose his great ability, no doubt sent him to fight other nations. The Syrians planned ambushes and surprises for Israel, but Elisha warned Jehoram and thus brought all the plans of the enemy tonaught, and making them the surprised ones. Several times the well arranged military plans of Benhadad had only brought him defeat. God used a great variety of means to protect his chosen people. But he always guards his people in one way if not in another. "The heart of the king of Syria was sore troubled."—Not alone by his defeats, but by the treachery of some trusted counsellor. Such treachery, striking in the dark as it does, is always a terror far beyond the the open enemy. Thinking the other may know who it is who betrays him, he appeals to them: "Will ye show me which of us is for the king of Israel?"—The case against his privy counsellors seemed conclusive. Some one of them must be the guilty one. God was not in all his thoughts, nor God's knowledge of his secret thoughts. Verse, 12. The fame of Elisha had been spread through Syria by the healing of Naaman. Either this courter surmised that a prophet who could heal leprosy would know everything, or more probably, he had heard from some Israelite how Elisha had warned Jehoram. It would be well for us to remember how how our most secret words and thoughts are written in the book of God's remembrance, and must be faced at the great day of accounts. Another lesson here should not be overlooked, and that is the great value one good man may be to a nation. Ten righteous men would have even Sodom. "Go and spy where he is, that I may send and fetch him."—Ben-hadad either hoped to bribe Elisha to use his supernatural power for his benefit as Barak tried to win Balaam, or he intended to hold him a prisoner. While held by Benhadad he could not make known the king's plans to Jehoram. "Behold, he is in Dothan."—This place still retains its old name, which means "two wells." It lies twelve miles north of Samaria, and is the place where Joseph was put in the pit by his brethren. Elisha lived in Samaria and was on a visit to Dothan. "Therefore sent he thither horses and chariots, and a great host."—Benhadad evidently thought it necessary to send a large host as though by numbers he could overcome the power of the prophet. was a small city and was taken completely by surprise. The Syrians surrounded it closely in the night. It is probable nothing was known of the arrival of the enemy till the moring light disclosed them. "And when the servants of the man of God was risen early."—The successor of the unworthy Gehazi. The Eastern people are early risers Looking out the servant saw the hill on which Dothan was situated AMERICAN BAPTIST, FRIDAY OCTOBER 21 1904 closely invested by the Syrian forces. In alarm he informs the prophet, saying: "Alas my master."—It was evident from the surrounding of this small city instead of attacking it that the prophet was the object of the Syrian expedition. "Fear not, for they that be with us are more than they that be with them."—We can see the servant's look of incredulity as he looks upon the few and alarmed men of the little city and then upon the army of the Syrians, Elisha was a kind and tenderhearted man, he pitied the natural dismay of his attendant. Hence his prayer: "Lord, I pray thee, open his eyes that he may see."—The eyes of the body cannot see spirits unless miraculously aided. But God granted the prayer of his prophet and enabled his servant to see as he could otherwise have seen only after death had removed the clay from his eyes. The Syrian army of God, standing guard over his prophet. And when we remember the power of those his angels who excel in strength, one of whom had slain all all the host of Sennacherib in a single night, we see how powerless the Syrians were to injure a hair of Elisha's head. Angels are ministering spirits who guard the children of God. It is not given to us to seem as we go through life, but we know they are ever round about us caring for us. No evil can touch one of God's children. They that be with us are more than they that be against us; and all things work together for good to them that love God, to them that are called according to his purpose. If his children would only believe this, how much anxiety and worry they would be spared. Do your whole duty in the fear of God and trust consequences with him. The words of the prophet show that the angel guards were an ordinary thing. the only unusual circumstances being the miracle opening the eyes of the young man. "And when they came down to him, Elisha prayed unto the Lord, and said, Smite this people I pray thee, with blindness." The word means confusion. They were so blinded that they did not recognize their surroundings, but they were able to distinguish the road and follow the prophet. "And Elisha said unto them, This is not the way, neither is this the city."—They were seeking to seize him till the blindness was removed and they could know which was he, and this would not be allowed them in this city but in Samaria. There was no untruth in his words. He performed his promise accurately and laid them where they could know and see Elisha. "But he led them to Samaria"- The blindness prevented them from knowing where they were going. But at Elisha's prayer the confusion was removed from their sight and their minds and they found thamselfs indeed in the presence of the man whom they sought, but also in the strongly fortified Samaria, surrounded by the army of the king of Israel. Jehoram rightly felt that these were Elisha's prisoners to be deaft with as he pleased, and in pursuance with his request treated them as royal guests and sent them home uninjured. Partly in gratitude for the magnimity displayed and partly realizing that nothing could be done against Israel while Elisha was among them, the Syrians ceased their inroads and the bands of Syria came no more into the land of Israel. Sty Ministers and Deacons Conference. This body met Monday morning at Green St. Church. Members presents Revs. Gaddie, Reynolds, Alexander, Floyd, Bowen, Brents, McCllanan, Maek, Rhodes, Offut, E. W. and Wm. Reed, Watson, Marrs, Riley, Perdue, Craighead, Shumake. Thompson, Hill, Breckinridge, Hammonds, Parrish, Hall, Frank, Jacobs, Bates, Lewis. Brethren Generals, Weber, Talley, Ramsey. Visitor Revs. E. W. Hawthorn, N. Caldwell. Rev. Wm. Reed presided and Revs. Rhodes and Marrs conducted devotional services. REPORTS. Green Castle-S. S. 55, collection 45c; pastor and Bro. Albert Vance preached, collection $17.00. Scotts Station-S. S. 40, collection 27c; pastor preached collection $40.02. Good Shepherd-S. S. 22 collection 40c; pastor preached, collection $5.55. Portland-S.S. 41, collection 88c; pastor and Rev. J. Dolson preached, one for baptism, collection $18.00 Todds Point-Pastor preached, collection $16.87. Beargrass S. S. 38, collection 98 cts; pastor preached, one restored, collection $8.85. Green St.-S. S. 76, collection $2.39; pastor preached, collection $23 02. Bethel-S. S. 7, collection 11cts; pastor preached, collection $16 00. Howards Chapel-S. S. 15, collection 11cts; pastor and Rev. E. P. Marrs preached, collection $51.00. Little Flock-S. S. 35, collection 50c; pastor preached, collection $5.00. Lampton-S. S. 140, collection $4.50; pastor preached, one by let ter and two under watchcare, collection $55.39. Zion-S. S. 190, collection $3 16; pastor preached, one for baptism, collection $27.07. Park Ridge-S. S. 30, collection 40c; pastor and Rev. B. G. McClellan preached, one by relation and one tor baptism, collection $46.00. Jeffersontown-S.S. 23, collection 30c; pastor preached, collection $12.15. Antioch-S. S. 40, collection 60c; pastor and Rev. J. W. Warder preached, collection $12.00. Forest-Pastor preached, one restored, collection $10.06. New Hope-S. S. 43, collection $1.06; pastor preached, collection $3.50. Goose Creek-Pastor preached, two received for baptism, collection $6.60. Corinth S. S. 15, collection 30c; pastor preached, collection $6.60. Elk Creek-S. S. 16, collection 13 cts; pastor preached, twelve by baptism, collection $20 oo. 'N' St.-S. S. 49, collection $1.15; Rev. P. H. Clark preached, two restored and twelve for baptism, collection $21,06. Emmanuel-S. S. 90, collection $1.79; pastor preached, one by relation, collection $2.50. New Testament-S. S. 8, collection 30c; pastor preached, collection $2.50. Calvary-S. S. 125, collection $2.25; pastor preached, collection $45.32. Rev. W. R. Richardson read an excellent paper on Home Mission work which was warmly approved by the brethren and by a vote of the Conference. Revs. E. W. Hawthorne and N. Caldwell were introduced and addressed the Conference. After transacting some routine business the Conference adjourned with benediction by Rev. N. Caldwell. DR.S STONE Physician and Surge OFFICE HOURS RESIDENCE 542 LAUREL ST. Reside on 8:30 to 10 P. M. 7 to 8 A. 12:30 to 2:30 P. M. And at Dnpt. 6:30 to 7:30 589 W. Green St. Up Stairs and at Red Cross Sanitarium Sixth Street. 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