The American Baptist

AMERICAN BAPTIST. THE HOME DAYS. When the golden rod has whispered And the maple leaves are red, When the robin's nest is empty, And the cricket's prayers are said, In the silence and the shadow Of the swiftly hastening fall Come the dear and happy home days Days we love the best of all. Then the house hold gathers early, And the fire light leaps and glows, Till the old earth in its brightness Wears the glory of the rose; Then the grandisre thinks of stories, And the children cluster sweet, And the floor is just a keyboard For the baby's patting feet. If the rain drops dance cotillions On the roof and on the eaves If the chill wind sweeps the meadows, Shorn and bare and bound in sheaves If the srewflakes come like fairies, Show in shoes of silence, we Only crowd the closer, closer Where the cheery kindred be. On, the dear face of the mother, As she tucks the laddies in, Ob, the big voice of the father, Heard o'er all the merry din; Home and happy homely loved ones, How they weave their spells around Heart and life and creed and memory In the farmstead holy ground. When the goldenrod has faded, When the maple leaves are red, When the empty nest is clinging To the branches overhead; In the silence and the shadow Of the hurry later fall Come the dear days, come the home days, In the year the best of all. —Margaret E. Sangster. Some Reflections on the Election. The recent election which resulted in such an overwhelming victory for the Republican party, is replete with lessons for all who will open their eyes and receive them. I do not remember that any political event, except the election of "Honest Abe" in the presidency, and the Emanuelipation act, has been freighted with so much good for the whole people and particularly for the Negro, as this one. Those whose limited visions have compelled them to doubt the right-ousness of the foundation upon which the much-talked of progress of the American people is being built, as well as those whose judgment has been suspended till after the election, must acknowledge that America stands for that which exalt nations, and that, "Our average fellow-citizen is a same and healthy man, who believes in degeny and has wholesome mind." Not only i the election of Roosevelt proof of these assertions, but the fact that states are rising to that eminence where they make no hesitancy in stepping aside from thier party when a better man is offered by another party. The tendency to do this was never more marked than in the recent election. Missouri, for instance, elected Mr. Folk, Democrat, for governor—those who have followed his fight against the boodlers in St. Louis, recognized in Mr. Folk a kinored spirit to that of President Roosevelt. A Republican, whose name I do not now recall, was elected Prosecuting Attorney to succeed Mr. Folk, Mr. Roosevelt carried the state. PREJUDICE WANING. Even the wisest of those who observed the arguments of Mr. Bryant and those other orators who dragged the "Negro Question" into prominence. must be a little surprised. agreeably so, however, that it cut not even its usual swath. The breaking of the "Solid South" and that, too, when money was not an issue, is, indeed, very significant. Here in much inspiration for the young Negro who has grown optimistic and faint-hearted. The voice of the people was stoutly declared in favor of men. It has disregarded party affiliations to reach them. It has boldly and unmistakably approved the Roosevelt policy which which is set forth in the following words token from his Labor Day speech at Syracuse, N.Y. "We can keep our government on a safe and healthy basis, we can make and keep our social system what it should be, only on condition of judging each man, not as a member of a class but on his worth as a man. It is an infamous thing lu our American life, and fundamentally treacherous to our personal worth, or to draw between two sets of men any distinction save the distinction of conduct, the distinction that mark off those who do well and wisely from those who ill and foolishly." Delic. Won in the meant No comment is needed. It is evident that this Republican victory is a tri- Box NTS & Pub House X No. 3 east 14 st umph of righteousness, And many times blessed is he whose faith in God is strong enough to believe that such triumphs are within reach of every individual. There is that in righteousness, that will make its way upward in spite of the combination of all evil. It makes men respect and support it when they would not. It is not enough to simply want to be right, but 'tis enough to be right, and know it, and stand for it. We just can't help put love and push forward such people. Nor do we ever forget them. Certainly their perished form will return to the dust whence they came, but that which animated them will be a rich legacy from generation to generation Thore is some danger that such articles as this one may be wrongly construed. Many a man has been shi- wrecked because of him being mis-guided in his youth. I have strongly implied, and am very frank to say, that there is a point within reach of every man where he is recognised and dealt with as a man. But this point, let me say with equal frankness, is the result of patient industry, the caldron wherein are made heroes, true knights. This, I am aware, is the substance of an off-quoted maxim, but only he falls who diregards it, but this very same thought which I am trying here to put forth, is so admirably and so much better put by President Roosevelt that I cannot resist the temptation to quote him again. This is taken from his speech in Chicago before the Hamilton club, in 1899. "I wish to preach not the doctrine, of ignoble ease, but the doctrine of the strenuous life, the life of toil and effort, of labor and strife; to preach the highest form of success which comes, not to the man who desires mere easy peace, but to the man who does not shrink from danger, from hardship, or bitter toll, and who out of these wins the splendid ultimate triummy. FOR OVER SIXTY YEARS. Mrs. Winslow Soothing Syrup has been used for over 60 years by millions of mothers for their children while teething, with perfect success. It soothes the child, softens the gums, allays all pain; cures wind colic, and it the best remedy for diarrhoea. It will relieve 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. THE B. Y. P. U. WORK To the Pastors and Presidents of the B. Y. P. U. of the State of Kentucky. Dear Brethren:—At our meeting held in Winchester at the First Baptist church, Rev. R. T. Huffman pastor. We found after deep and thorough searching that the Union was in debt to Rev. G. W. Hampton, the State Organizer, the sum of $120.00. At our lst Board meeting held at the named place in Broadway Baptist church Rev. Hampton agreed to give the Union one-half of this amount if we would make an effort to pay him in a reasonable time. I was requested to appeal to the several Unions throughout the State asking you to oonate as much as you possibly could over $1.00. I trust the secretary of the union, Mr. Carter, will take notice and call a mass-meeting of the Union and meet with the chairman, Mrs. W. M. Parker, see what can be done toward this matter. I trust every pastor will accept this open letter and feel as duty bound to help as if I had called in person. We anxious that this be a year of doing good and helping others to help themselves. The Moderator of the General Association, Rev. G. W. Ward, D. D., of Covington is with us and is one of us and he will do all in his power to help the good work on. This organization should be in every church. It tends to lift the young people and help them to read and understand the Bible, The Book of books.' We have in the field an energetic young man in the person of Rev. D. P. Jones, of Nicholasville. Any person may become a life member upon payment of $1.00 or an annual member upon payment of 25 cents. Send your name and money to the secretary and receive credit for the name. In the near future we will publish the names of the members. Yours in the Work, MATTIE V. DUFF, Cor. Sec'y of B. Y. P U. Somerset, Ky. A WARNING. --- LOUISVILLE, KY., FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 18 1904 WOMEN'S WORK Owing to a misunderstanding as to dates we failed to visit Paint Lick and Kirkaville churches of which our faithful brother and friend Rev. W. D. Thompson of White Hall's pastor, we left Richmond for Berea where Rev, T. R. Reed and Bro. E. D. Moran met us at the train. We spent the night at the pleasant home of Bro. Moran. this was possibly the saddest of all days at Berea for it was the opening of Berea College and the first time in it history that the door were closed against colored students. The colored people of that town who had moved there for the purpose of educating their children were indeed to be pitted, We could but sympathize with them in this their great trial and express our g. attitude to God for the foresight of our forefathers in establishing our own school, State University, where none can molest, none make us afraid. Was unable to hold our meeting and hurriedly left for Jellico Teen., to attend the London District Association it was a long tiresome trip and we were delighted to meet on board our train Rev. R. B. Butler. All messengers were met by the Reception Committee and taken to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Enis Johnson who gave all a hearty welcome. We were assigned to our home, and never did we receive a more royal welcome. A large delegation was in attendance from all sections, dinners suppers and breakfasts at the homes of Meadames Johnson, Swatte, Bowles and Jenkins and every delicacy of the season served in abundance. The sessions were indeed interesting and services largely attended and greatly enjoyed by all. The election of officers was an interesting feature. Revs. G. W. Fish and H. Patterson were elected Moderators and A, B. H. McKee Secretaries. The sermons preached by Revs. R. B. Butler, Dr. C. P. M. Bigbee and I Fuller deserves special mention. We have never heard either of the above named brethren preach in this section of Kentucky as they preached in the mountains and this was the consensus of opinion of all who heard them. Rev. J. B. Miller, the little David of Eastern Kentucky, is the honored pastor of Jellico church which so highly entertained the association and deserves great credit for the faithful service rendered and the great work done. We had the very great pleasure of being introduced to this Christian body of ministers on Friday night and presented our claims. The messengers, members and friends responded by giving a collection of $18.10, including the $3.00 given for annual membership viz.: Mrs. P. H. Clarke, Mrs. Sterling M. Jennings and Mr. Enis Johnson $1.00 each. Rev. J. Frances Wilson and Bro. Bledsoe ably assisted us by disposing of 50 charts as 10 cents each during the service, thus adding $5.00 more to the receipt making a total of $18.10. Over $200.00 all told was raised during the sitting of this association, regret not to be able to publish the names of all who contributed but handed our list of name to secretary McKee to copy for his minute, who has as yet failed to have it returned to us. We are thankful to all who so liberally assisted us in this special collection. We spent Sunday night and part of Monday in the invitation: home of Mr. and Mrs. Enis Johnson, who enjoy the distinction of being pioneer Baptists and who though but 15 years residents of Jelli co seem to be fixtures in that turving mountainous mining town. They are accumulating wealth as rapidly as they are friends and distinction. Elding all good-bye we were off at 2:10 p.m. for Middlesboro and per appointment, found Rev. H. C. Turpin, the honored pastor awaiting us. Enjoyed the trip greatly and can never forget the beautiful scenery between Jollico and Middlesboro. Sister Turpin welcomed us in her usual cordial manner just as she used to welcome us at Danville. We enjoyed a hearty supper and then we were off in a trap to church a distance of a mile away. Found a large and apreciative audience awetting us, and we were warmly received by all. Rev. Turpin impressively conducted devotional exercises and then introduced us in an appreciative manner. After making a plan for our work the following named persons contributed to the same: Mrs Ida Turpin $1.00 for annual membership, brethren King McKenney 65 cents, Foster 60 cents, Wm. Stroodder, John Templeton, Martin Timpleton, Allen Graham, Charley Wells, sister Mattle Conley, 25 cents each, total $5.00. We regretted much to save next morning in the rain but according to appointment we were off at 6 a.m. for London reaching this point at 11 a.m. We found Mrs. and Miss MoKee awaiting us and went with them to their home where we were welcomed by each member of the family. After on joying a hearty meal we were glad to spend the afternoon resting for we felt quite exhausted. At 8 p.m. we were off for church where a small crowd had assembled. Owing to pastors absence on Sunday it was not generally known that we would visit them. We received from this congregation the sum of $2.00 Rev. A. E. McKee and sister A. D. McKee contributed 28 cents each. We left on the morning train for Pittsburgh and upon reaching that point found our faithful sister Susan Baker there to meet us and accompanied us to her comfortable home. On our way we met brother Patterson also coming to join us. At night a small audience greeted us, after devotional services we were introduced and received the sum $1.26 Prof. T. M. Faulkner, Mrs. H. Patterson and sister Emma Tinsley 25 cents each. Before leaving we had the pleasure of visiting the school taught by Prof. Faulkner and was glad to find such a bright set of pupils. The trustees are preparing to erect their college building in the near future on their bautiful campus at London, recently purchased, the very suggestion of which broadens the smile of Prof. T. M. Faulkner, their proficient principal. Leaving at 11 p. m. we were off for Richmond thence to Flannagan enroute to Howards Creek Sunday School Convention here we were assigned to the comfortable home of possibly one of the oldest and best established families in Kentucky viz. brother and sister Robert Bush aged 86 and 84 respectively, the pioneers of the Howards Creek church. This church enjoys the distinction of being the oldest church in Kentucky, being 107 years old. Our stay here was a most delightful one. The convention was a splendid success both spiritually and financially, the president Rev. A. W. Harris the beloved president, was reelected to office with all of his associates. Rev. J. C. Cross the honored pastor spared no pain in the entertainment of all concerned, a time long to be remembered in historic Howards Creek. Saturday night we were given an opportunity to progen our claims, although many of the messengers had left and we had almost despaired of having any success whatever we were agreeably surprised to find a packed house Rev. Harris in his usual genial manner introduced us. We spoke at length and presented the claims of our work with all the earnestness of heart and tongue the messengers, members and friends responded by giving a contribution of $12.45 specified as follows; for annual membership, Rev. A. W. Harris, Bro. Henry Murrell and sister Iva Rolling $1 00 each, Revs. D. W. Seals, J. H. Lewis, brethren Wm. H. Steward, C. Taylor, B. F. Patterson, Warren Spotsa, George Scruggs, Olive Gentry, John Zeke Bush, Rev. J. C. Cross, sister Jennie Miller, Emma Riley, Susie F. Young, Iva Evans, Clara Scruggs, Millie Mosby, Mollie Johnson, Mary West, Nina Prewitt and Etta Hampton 26 cents each; Rev. J. F. Wilson again nobly assisted us in a material way by disposing of 80 charts for $8.00 while we assisted in taking up the collection making a grand total of $15.45 for which all have our thanks. A society was organized with the following officers: sisters Iasn Jane Million, Iva Rolline and Jennie Harris Presidents; Emma Murray and Fannie Bush Secretaries; Lydia Woodford Treasurer; Lizzie Cross, Mary Gentry and Nina Prewett Members of the Board of Managers. All entered into the work heartily and we are hopeful of great results. We enjoyed a delightful dinner and spent a pleasant night at the attractive country home of brother John Zeke Bush and family, attended Sunday School Sunday morning and left at 11 a.m. for Otter Creek per appointment. I remain faithfully yours, L. M. JACKSON. WORDS OF PRAISE. I see a brief note in your paper of October 14th that Rev. H. B. Webster, D. D., preached a sermon which was a gem in thought dictio and delivery. That is the one man who fooled me absolutely and completely from the fact I had set Dr. Webster down as one of the slowest preachers in the state of Kentucky, but at the district association he had the Doctrinal Sermon to preach: brethren it was one of the ablest I think I ever heard from a man's lips. Sometimes you may find a gem in a hog pen. Yet this does not apply at all to Dr. Webster, far his life is full of good deeds, a lovable man, with the motives of an Andrew H. Hatt and a J. K. Polk, always seems to be seeking to get out of the way. Such is the great and good man Dr Webster. No wonder it was a gem; only brilliance was added to goodness, I am sure he did not seek the committee to get the job. I know some men who go from one association to another to see the Committee on Sermons to get themselves on to preach the next year, and they think they can out preach Dr. Gaddie, but they can't do it. This is my opinion of Dr. Webster. May God bless him to bless others is my prayer. R. T. HOFFMAN. Pittsburgh, Pa. THANKSGIVING PROCLAMATION Last Monday Governor Beckham issued the following Thanksgiving Proclamation: "Commonwealth of Kentucky, Executive Department: Following the action of the President of the United States, I fix Thursday, November 24th, as a day of thanksgiving and prayer throughout the Commonwealth of Kentucky, I request that upon that day all of our people shall refrain from their business and worldly cares, and by charitable and religious deeds show their gratitude to Almighty God for His many blessings and bonuses to us. "In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and caused the great seal of the Commonwealth to be hereunto affixed. "Done at Frankfurt, this 14th day of November, 1904, and in the 113th year of the Commonwealth. By the Governor, J. C. W. BROCKHAM. (H. W. McCharnan, BROCKHAM.) UNIVERSITY NOTES. S. U. Rah, rah, rah, rah. S. U. Rah, rah, rah, rah, Hurrah! Hurrah! --- State University, rah, rah, rah. Rev. J. W. Million pastor at Eminence called to see us Tuesday. His remarks were timely and well received He assured us that Eminence would be heard from in the rally. Every teacher and student is all astir on the rally question. The sad news of the death of Mrs. Florence—nee Birney—came to us this week. The student s and faculty attended the funeral Wednesday at Quinn Chapel. She was at one time a teacher in our University. The bereaved family have our sympathy. The team is planning for a game Thanksgiving. Dr. Purce assisted in communion at Green Street church last Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Steinemetz held a grand meeting in chapel Tuesday. The ladies attended church at Zion last Sunday. The Ladies Board will give Dr. and Mrs. Purce a grand reception on the night of December 2nd, in honor of their tenth anniversary of being in "Old Kentucky." The Executive Board of the General Association, the Board of Trustees, the Alumni and other bodies will have representatives at the reception December 2nd. Calvary church is being beautified and will soon look like a new church. The Fifth Street church had a new appearance on Dr. Frank's anniversary beautiful within and without. The ordination of six deacons and Rev. Weber there made a good start for a new year. The Green Street church, under Dr. Gaddie put on a new appearance last Sunday with its new paper and fresh paint. The churches of Louisville are up to date. Dr. E. J. Fisher of Chicago preached an excellent sermon at Zion church Wednesday night to help Mr. Samuel Ducan in his club for the rally. Bre. Duncan is a great worker. Bro. C. M. Hammond returned from West Baden in splendid health and spirit the springs did him good. Dr. P. H. Koneeye is helping Dr. Frank in his revival at Fifth St. church Much good is being done. NOTICE TO ALUMNI The graduates of all departments of State University are requested to meet at the University, Tuesday, November 2nd, at 2 o'clock p. m. Business of importance. C. M. HAMMOND President MINNIE NOURSE, Sec'y. STATE MISSIONS. PAPER READ BY REV. C. C. BATES, D. D. AT THE CITY M. & D. CONFERENCE Missions are enterprises of the Christian church for the conversion of the nations to Christianity by preparing and sending to them teachers called missionaries. The above definition includes local, state, home and foreign missions, and we decide from it that state missions are enterprises of the Christian church in a state for the conversion of its people to Christianity, by preparing and sending to them teachers called missionaries. Under the heading "Preparing Teachers" may be included the erecting and supporting of churches, God's greatest and best training schools and the school its strongest auxiliary. Truly speaking, missions of any kind are simply God's light houses along the shores of time, throwing out rays of the light of the gospel by which men, women and children; who would, others, wander, stumble, fall finally be lost in the darkest of sin; may plainly see the path which leads to an everlasting life, of peace rest and joy. We do not believe that the commission given by Christ should be sent in or cut off by geographical lines, but we should strictly obey His command, "Go ye into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature." When we do this we are truly doing missionary work for taking, sending or in any way making it possible that the gospel be sent thereby carrying out the "Great Commission is the only way to do mission work." We are, however, afraid that many of those sent out in the name of missionaries, forget the Commission of Christ and go out with another, best suited to them, which is, "go into the cities, towns and soft easy places where we can have a good time, and gather all the money we can." In carrying out this commission they are f irily successful, but many souls are left groping in darkness, and starving for the g apel as a result. We do not mean to condemn money gathering, for, even Christ, could or did not wholly dispense with it in perfecting the plan of salvation, and neither can we. But it should not be the prime and greatest chejist of our missionaries at the expense of ruines and lost souls. In short we suggest that those main object is to gather money be called financial agents, and our missionaries do more of the real work assigned to them by Christ. Truly "The servant is worthy of his hire and they should be supported and as much as possible by the people on the field, but his work is to save souls; and he should be supported, even though he doesn't raise a cent. Some people go to the extreme and feel that they have no right to give anything to mission. for they say "The gospel is free." It is free and so is water, but the bucket, cup or vessel in which it is conveyed, is not free, so it is with the vessel in which the goal is conveyed. When Christ was here he told the laborers to begin working in that part of the field where they were abiding, then in the surrounding parts and then to the uttermost parts. (Acts 1:8.) Then our own states are as much parts of the field as places situated in the heathen lands, and should not be neglected by us, but let us see to it that they are stations for heaven, and that all that dwell therein are passengers for that haven of rest. The world is the field and our own individual churches, pastors if they be approved of God, are labors in it, and are precious in his sight, and when we, too, meet our own selfish ends, or for spite, revenge or any satan's promptings, do anything to impede their progress, we are sowing tares, and whatsoever a man soweth that shall he reap. Cold Comfort from Doctors Doctors say neuralgia is not dangerous. This is poor consolation to a sufferer who feels that *if his face were pierced with hot needles and tern with a thousand pairs of pinchers*. A word of advice to him; stay indoors and use Perry Davis' Painkiller. The blessed freedom from pain which follows this treatment cannot be told. There is but one Painkiller, Perry Davis'. BELLS West Alloy Church and School Hall, 200 Church Street, Chelsea, The G. A. BELL, U.K. AMERICAN BAPTIST (ESTABLISHED 1879.) PUBLISHED KVERY FRIDAV. OFFICE 710 FIFTH ST., LOUISVILLE, KY TERMS ONE YEAR, in advance $1.25 ONE MONTH, " 75 THREE MONTHS, " 40 ONE COPY FREE. One year to any one who will send us five names ed $6.99 The date on the label of your paper shows to what one 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 promptly of any change in Post Office address so that there may be no error or delay in delivery or paper. This paper is regularly mailed to its subscribers until a defi- tion to discontinue is received and the subscription paid in full to the time the order is given. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER, 18 1904. THE vote of the American people in the election last week was virtually a vote of confidence in its Negro citizens and is the highest tribute ever paid to them if the magnificent majority given to President Roosevelt is accepted as an ample evidence. Unfortunately the "Race Problem" was made the paramount issue by our Democratic friends and was injected into the canvass with a vim that was really surprising, but it seems to have been stripped of its usual virtue and the people have announced that it is no longer available as a political issue. The Negro has no desire to dominate in politics or anything else, but simply asks for the same rights as are accorded other American citizens under exactly the same conditions. This a reasonable aspiration and no good citizens should complain that the Negro desires to enjoy the rights to live and worship God and bring to the dictates of his own conscience. Now that the controversy is a thing of the past we hope it may never be resurrected again., neither to disturb our over sensitive neighbors who are afraid of Negro domination nor make it necessary to again cause the Negro and his friends to defend a righteous cause. The election of three Republican Congressman from Kentucky was rather a surprise, as was the unprecedented majority given to Roosevelt and Fairbanks through out the country, but the attempt to cheat the republicans of this state out of the fruits of that victory is contemptable. Yet that is exactly what is being done in the Ninth district where Judge Bennett has been fairly elected, by Democratic Election Boards throwing the vote of two precincts upon purely technical grounds. There is nothing to be gained by this method as the courts of the state have time and time again decided that when duplicate returns properly signed and certified are produced, when by neglect or carlessness the original returns have not been signed, that the vote should be counted accordingly. Even if this should fail the Republican Congress would certainly seat Judge Bennett who would under the circumstances make a contest. Better have fair and honest elections and have the votes counted as cast rather than resort to questionable methods to defeat the will of the people. NEXT Faiday State University will have been in operation twenty five years and it is planned to celebrate this Quarto-Centennial in an appropriate way. Dr. Purce has also been President for ten years and it is proposed to unite the two anniversaries in a way to make it memorable. Appeals have been sent out and all concerned are asked to make a liberal donation to the Educational work and on Friday evening, December 2nd, a public reception will be tendered to Dr. Purce at the University. It is --- hoped that these occassions will be remembered in a fitting way both by his personal friends as well as the friends of the institution. A very encouraging and hopeful sign is the Conteience for "Moral and Religious training of the young" to be held in Atlanta Baptist College, Atlanta Ga Nov. 30, to Dec. 2nd. An appropriate program has been arranged and the indications are that it will be an interesting and helpful meeting. It is to be hoped that it may enlarge its borders and that other and more frequent meetings of this character may be held. New Liberty Baptist Institute. This meeting was held with the Farristown Sunday School October 20-30 1904. The institute met at 10 o'clock Rev. S. M. Watts, district missionary, in the chair, who stated the object of the meeting The institute joined in singing: "Simur Jesus will receive." Scripture reading by Rev T. M. Fauikner and prayer was offered by Bro. G. L. Campbell. The Welcome Address was delivered by Bro. Sils Simpson and responded to by Rev. Wm. Rhodes, music by Mrs. L. B. Reed, "Blessed assurance" The first subject "How to make the Sunday School Interesting" was opened by Mrs. L. B. Reed, who read a very interesting paper, and several others spoke on the subject, all making good points. Second subject, "A Model Superintendent" was opened by Mrs. Lizzie Walker, who gave a splendid talk. She was followed by a number of others which made the subject a lively one. Third subject: "Teaching and Teachers," was opened by Rev. T. M. Faulkner, President of the London College, BroFaulkner left no stone unturned and all present were benefitted. AFTERNOON SESSION The institute reassembled at 2 o'clock, Rev. S. M. Watts, missionary in the chair, music by Mrs. Luh Wilmore, reading by Brc. Silas Simpson and the prayer was offered by Rev. Wm. Rhodes. Fourth subject, "What should be the Object of a Sunday School Teacher." opened by Bro. G. L. Campbell, who spoke from a well prepared paper, which was a benefit to all present and others followed with no less attention Fifth subject, "How to Secure Attendance in Sunday School" was opened by Rev. Wm. Rhodes, who said that prayer was the way. Others said a good board of workers was the way and others a model Superintendent, all giving good reasons. Sixth subject, "What is Christian Faith?' was opened by Rev. T. M. Faulkner who preached a splendid sermon from the subject after the institute joined in singing. "Jesus keep me near the cross,' a warm handshaking was indulged in and many tears were shed. EVENING SESSION. Missionary Watts in the chair. A literary entertainment was given by the Farristown Sunday School workers. Miss Pattie Turner, the teacher of the public school conducted the same. She is doing what all teachers should do, help in the Sunday School where ever they teach. The entertainment was timely and good. SUNDAY MORNING. The Sunday School met at 9 a.m. Music was rendered by Miss Wilmore, the missionary conducted the order of opening after which the teaching of the lesson the missionary gave the closing talk. At 11 o'clock Rev. T. M. Faulkner preached from text "I press toward the mark for prize of the higha clling of God in Christ Jesus." Phil. 3:14 the subject was well preached and all present enjoyed the same. Bro. Faulkner was a great help to our institute and the good people of Farristown give him $9.75 for his school work, we would be glad if Rev Faulkner would meet us in our next institute in February 1905 Institute collection, $6.28. REPORTER. The New York Presbytery in New York city last Monday voted almost unanimously against the proposition to establish a separate presbytery for the colored members of the Presbyterian church. Of 185 members present only three voted in favor of the separate organization. Rev. Charles Edward Woodcock pastor of St. John's church Detroit Mich. was electsd last Wednesday as Bishop of Kentucky to succeed the lamented Bishop Dudley. This is the third selection for that position and it is thought that he will accept. Mr F. J Loudin the great Jubilee singer who toured the world and made these songs famous died at his home in Ravenna O. two weeks ago aged 62 years. He had thousands of friends both in this country and in Europe who will hear of his death with sincere regret. We are in receipt of a copy of the minutes of the last session of the Masonic Grand Lodge, held in Paducah Ky. Aug. 2-4 1904. It is a splendid compilation of Masonic records and reports and Secretary W. P. Annis has broken the record in this respect as well as in the prompt publication of the proceedings. It turns out that the report which has been sent out about Booker Washington's son being an applicant for appointment as Assistant paymaster in the U. S. Army is false in every particular. The son mentioned is only sixteen years 66 age and is now at Tuskegee. The Alabama Baptist Convention wil hold its Thirty seventh annual session with the Dexter AVE. church, Montgomery Ala. Rev. W. W. Colley D. D. pastor, next Wednesday. A vigorous effort is to be made at this meeting to provide additional accommodations for Selma University which is already overcrowded. The great majority of the Negro race will never have to answer for infidelity to their friends. It would be easy to count on our fingers the number of Negroes the country over who voted against Theodore Roosevelt. These men did not stand by him because they hope for office or that any pecuniary advantages GEE 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 requir ed. 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. NOTICE NOTICE The State B.Y.P.U. Executive Board is hereby called to meet in Louisville Ky. Nov. 29 1904 at the residence of W. M. Parker 205 W. Chestnut St. at 2:30 p. m. and at 7:30 p.m. a program will be rendered at Zion Baptist church, Rev. W. H. Craighead pastor. All members and friends are invited to be present. Mrs W. M. Parker, Chairman. Mrs M. V. Duff, Secretary. $9 CHICAGO & RETURN $9. MONON ROUTE. ACCOUNT LIVE STOCK STOCK EXPOSITION. The Monon Route will sell round trip tickets to the general public from Louisville to Chicago at $9 00 on November 27th, 28th and 29th, also to exhibitors holding certificates from Managers Skinner on November 25th, good returning till December 5th, account International Live Stock Exposition. Two elegant daily trains of finest equipment from Louisville via Monon Route, leaving Union Station 7:36 a.m., and 8:21 p.m. For Parlor car on Pullman sleeper reservations address E. H. Bacon, D. P. A., Monon Route, Louisville, Ky. --- Mrs Thresa Woodfield died at the Home of her daughter Dr. Annie Page No 1309 Magazine St. last Sunday morning and was buried from the residence Tuesday afternoon, Revs. D. A. Gadeie and J.H. Frank conducting the services. Mrs Woodfield was the widow of the late Joseph Woodfield and had been a member of the Fifth St. church for 55 years. Knox Presbyterian church, Rev. C. B. Allen pastor will celebrate the 35th anniversary of the first services of the church which were conducted by the Rev. John R. Riley, D.D, in the chapel of the old Chestnut St. church at 4th and Chestnut Sts.; in November 1869. Beginning Sunday Nov. 27th, with appropriate religious services morning and evening and continuing through the week. Special services of great interest will be held. Monday night, Interdenominational night, with music by one of the best choirs in the city, addresses by representative ministers of all denominations and a historical sketch by the Rev. E. L. Warren, D. D.; Tuesday night, Missionary night, Men's night; Thursday night, Women's night: Friday night, Grand Anniversary Concert. To all of these exercises the public generally are invited and the many friends of the Presbyterian church are re- The Musical aud Literary Club, Mrs. M. L. Mead, Director and Mrs. S. G. Hutchinson, pianist, will render some of the "Gems" from the cantata Ruth the Gleaner, with Mrs. S. E. Griggs, Misses M. V. Hicks. S. E. Johnson, Mayme Ashtord Messrs. W. F. Weaver, A. J Lee, G. E. Carter, and H. S. Roilly in the principal parts supported by a chorus from the Club. There will also be a solo by Mrs. Cora De Sha Barnett. The Circle asks for a liberal patronage as usual. SCHOOL NOTES Supt. Mark visited the Eastern Evening School last Friday. Mrs W. H. Heath Louisville Mrs Thos. Joannes, Miss Joannes and Mr Leland Joannes of Green Bay, Wis. and Mrs Sylvester Hoeffel of Oconto Wis. were visitors at the High School this week. The Foot Ball team of the Summer High School St. Louis will meet the Central High School team on the gridiron at ld National League Park 28th and Broadway next Thursday. Game will be called at 2:30 p.m. Mrs Florence Lewis the faithful Principal of the South Louisville school died at the family residence on Kentucky St. last Sunday morning after a long illness. The funeral was largely attended at Quinn Chapel last Wednesday afternoon. The children of the school attended in a body and the principals of the several schools acted as pall-bearers kevs. J. T. Morrow, C. H. Parrish, J. H. Frank and others assisted in the services and Dr. Lentz the trustee from that district paid a beautiful tribute to her memory. Y. M. C. A. NOTES The Piano Social and Contest was a most enjoyable affair. We have been asked to repeat it. Mr Geo. McClellan. Mr William Hicks and the Secretary were among those who received the largest number of votes. Our thanks are especially due Misses Ashford and Brannou who added materially to the programme. The Evangelist Rev. P H. Clark will deliver a special address to men at the Y.M.C.A. Sunday 3 p.m. For sale at the Y.M.C.A. Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Bible and Butlers Bible Works on the New Testament. NOTICE All Sunday Schools composing the Consolidated Baptist Educational Sunday School Convention your Board met in their first Quarterly Executive Meeting, and each school composing the above named convention who were to give for support of Scholarship three cents per member annually and send one third quarterly to Miss Lula A. Brown, Treasurer, Versailles Ky. and she will receipt you for the amount received. Now to the pastors and superintendents, we have been a little slow and must give this matter our consideration as the money is much needed. Send the balance of the first quarter and all of the second, as you was notified by letter more than a month ago. I am yours in Christ. H. Nutter, Chairman. Paris Ky. 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This body met Monday morning at Green St. church--Members present Revs. Gaddie, Lewis, Britt Merrifield, Offutt, Jacobs, Mc Atee, Coleman, Watson, Perdue. Bowen, Bates, Rhodes, Wm. Reed, Marrs, Craighead, Mc Chellan, Kennedy, Russel, Brents, Johnson, Reynolds, Davis, Hammonds, Floyd, Brethren--Generals, Wright Wilson, Weber, Wallace. Visitors Rev. D. P. Jones. Rev. J. W. Lewis presided and Revs. P. H. Kennedy and I. H. Rhodes conducted devotional services. REPORTS Green St.-S. S. 115, collection $2.70 pastor preached, collection $78.23 Beargrass-S. S. 35, collection 62 cts; pastor and Rev. Geo. Redd preached, collection $5 60 Biand St.-S. S. 30, collection 75 cents, Rev. T. J. Talley preached, collection $2.20 Little Flock-S. S 50, collection 35 cents, pastor and Revs. Jones, and Croolman preached, collection $8 00 Lampton S. S. 131, collection $3 70; pastor and Rev L, H. Coleman preached, one by letter and three under watch care, collection $71.30 Calvary-S. S. 120, collection $2, 20 Rev. G. T. Britt preached, collection $17.83 Antioch-S. S. 42, collection 60 cents, pastor preached, one by relation and three under watch care, collection $10.00 Ninth St. S. S. 35, collection 65 cents, pastor preached, two by baptism, collection $18.65 Emmanuel S. S. 82, collection $1 61 Rev. P. H. Clark preached, one by baptism, five for baptism, and two under watch care, collection $21 72 Virginia Ave.-S. S. 42, pastor and Rev. J. Mitchel preached, collection $4.25 Cable St.-S. S. 26, collection 27 cents, pastor preached, collection $6.50 Zion-S. S. 180, collection $3.17 pastor preached, one under watch care; collection $21.00 Fairfield-S. S. 35 pastor preached one for baptism, collection $11.88 Field St.-S. S. R. H. La Grange-S. S. 10, collection 23 cents, pastor preached collection $6.53 Simpsonville, Rev. Wm. Reed preached, collection $12.55 Howards Chapel-S. S. 20, collection 21 cts; Rev. W. L. Brents preached, collection $3 00 Mt. Olive-S. S. 32, collection $1,42, pastor and Rev. J.H. Adams preached, one by letter, collection $14.50 Brownsboro-S. S. 28, collection 40 cents; pastor preached, nine by baptism one restored, collection $45.00 Good Shepherd. S. 8. 25 cents, pastor preached, collection $13.56 Bethel, pastor and Revs. J. W. Lewis, and G. W. Hampton preached, collection $5.45 Rev. G T. Britt read an able and comprehensive paper on "Heriditary Church Membership, and Rev. J. H. Perdue answered the questions in the Query Box in a satisfactory manner. The Conference raised a collection of $2.40 for Rev. P. Alexander who is sick and Revs. D. A. Gaddie and E. P. Marrs were appointed as a committee to convey to him the sympathy of the conference. After the usual announcements the Conference adjourned with benediction by Rev. G. W. Floyd. Lexington Ministers and Descens Meeting. This body met with the Liberty Baptist Church Monday morning. Members present Revs. Bigbee, Fuller, Chinn, Taylor Reed, R. and J. Jackson, Wilson, Johnson, Dodd AMERICAN BAPTIST NOVEMBER 18. 1904. Hawthorne, Tilford, Talbert Dunn, Smith, Bush, Matthews, Young Creeft and Frye. Brethren Chatman and Jones Dr. Bigbee presided and Rev. B. M. Johnson conducted devotional services. Bracktown-S.S. 7, collection, collection 7cts; pastor preached, collection 89cts. Evergreen-Pastor and Rev. J. H. Matthews preached, col, $6.00. Consolidated-S. S. 30, collection $2.38; pastor, two restored, oollection $4.28. J. S HOPE Mercha Cleaning and Repairing neatly done, called Special Attention to Ladies' W All n 632 EIGHTH ST.. Louis Home Phone 408 Shadynook-Pastor preached, collection $13.3c. Willard St.-Pastor and Rev. J. P. Smith preached, one by letter, one restored, collection $3.55. Liberty-S. S. 25, collection 25c; pastor preached, collection $4.30. Pine Grove-S S. 20, collection 18cts; pastor preached, collection $6.60. Bethsaidia-S. S. 13, collection 37cts; pastor preached, collection $2.60. Centerville-Rev. Dodd preached, collection $45.25. Sharpsburg-Rev. J. Francis Wilson son preached, communion, collection $5.35 Main St.-S. S. 75, collection $1.25; pastor preached, collection $15.67. Rev. Taylor preached a sermon for criticism which was the sense of the meeting. Prof Chatman was introduced and spoke in the interest of the Orphans' Home. By motion adjourned to meet with the Firs Baptist Church next Monday. Benediction by Rev. J. H. Mathews. By Bribing the Nerves with opium a cough may be stopped temporarily, but the inflammation of which he cough is a symptom goes from bad to worse. Do not waist time and money on devisive "cough mixtures." Remember that Allen's Lung Balsam does not merely put the nerves to sleep. It get right down to the root of the trouble and so cures even deep-seated affections of the throat and lungs. WOMEN'S WORK Mrs. L. M. Jackson will all the following appointments in the interest of the work of the Baptist Women's Educational Convention. Campbellsburg November 1 Smithfield " 8 Eminence " 9 New Castle " 10 Pleasureville " 11 Christiansburg " 12-15 Bagdad " 14 Harrisonville " 15 LaGrange " 16 Brownsboro " 17 Pewee Valley " 18 Anchorage " 19-20 Beargrass, Louisville " 21 Portland " 22 Parkland " 28 Antioch " 24 Hill Street " 25 New Burg " 27 Jeffersonown " 28 State Board 8. Y. P. U Louisville 29 Little Flock, Louisville, " 80 Pastors and Presidents of University Societies are requested to meet our representative upon her arrival, make arrangements for her entertainment and suitable announcement for the meeting. We are making a strong effort to greatly enlarge our fund for the erection of a New Dormitory for State University and to make our Convention this year the greatest and best in its history. We need the support and encouragement of every friend in this movement and trust our hope will be realized. Done by order of the Board of Managers. LIZZIE CRITTENDEN, Chairman, LUCY FLIFT, Secretary. IMPORTANT NOTICE The Ministers' and Deacons Meeting of the Green River Valley Association will meet with the Baptist Church at McHenry Mines on Thursday before the fourth Lord's Day in November 1904. We hope to have a good attendance. Rev. B. Orndorf is getting ready to take care of all that may come, and he wishes the brethren to come from all over the state. We expect to have a good meeting. Wm. Offutt, Mod. G W. Brown, Clerk. SHOPSON Merchant Tailor Cleaning and Repairing neatly done, called for and delivered. Special Attention to Ladies' Work and Out of Town Orders. All new work Pressed Free of Charge 632 EIGHTH ST., Louisville, Kentucky. Home Phone 4088. IT IS THE CLOTHES THAT MAKE THE MAN Louisville, Kentucky. Home Phone 4088. Ma terson makes the Clothes. I cater to good dressers, and quote the very lo Regulation Garments given Especial Try our Regulation Trousers at $5.00 and u Dying and Repairing neatly done. I cater to good dressers, and quote the very lowest price. Regulation Garments given Especial Attention. Try our Regulation Trousers at $5.00 and up Cleaning, Dying and Repairing neatly done. E. I. MASTERSON S. W. Cor. West & Wainut Sts Louisville, Ky. S. W. Cor West & Wainut Sts Louisville, Ky. To all points within 150 miles in C. P. A. Territory. —VIA— B. & O. S-W. ACCOUNT Thanksgiving Tickets will be sold for all Trains November 23 and 24. with return limit NOVEMAEK 28th Ask your nearest Ticket Agent for particulars or address O. P. McCARTY, Gen. Pass. /.gt. CINCINNATI, O Chesapeake & Ohio R'y. FAMED FOR ITS MAG- NIFICIENT TRAINS GRAND SCENERY and DINING CAR SERVICE THROUGH PULLMAN CARS BETWEEN LOUISVILL. & WASH- INGTON, BALTIMORE, PHILADELPHIA, NEW YORK STOP OVER PRIVILEGES. R. E. PARSONS, D. P. A. LOUISVILLE, KV. HALF RATES Plus $2.00 To CHIGAGO, And Return via Big Four Route Account Fifth International Live Stock Exposition. Tickets to Chicago and return will be on sale Nov. 27th, 28th and 29th, 1904, from all "Big Four" points at the rate of one fare, plus $2.00 for the round trip. Tickets will be good for return to leave Chicago on date of execution by the Commissioner of the Central Passenger Association for which a fee of 25 cents will be charged, and in no case later than midnight of December 5th, 1904. For full information and particulias as to rates, tickets, limits, call on Agents "Big Four Route" or address WARREN J. LYNCH, G. P. & T. A. Cincinnati, I. S. J. GATES, General Agent, Louisville, Ky. 50 YEARS EXPERIENCE TRADE MARKS DESIGNS COPYRIGHTS & C. Anyone sending a sketch and description, or quickly ascertaining one solution, prewhether an invention is r-jobably patentable. Communications strictly condemn patent applications from. About agency for securing patents. Patents taken through Mann & Co. receive special notice, without charge, in the Scientific American. A handsomely illustrated weekly. Largest circulation of any scientific journal. Terms. $3 a year; four months. $1. Buy all new dealers. MUNN & Co. 301 Broadway, New York Bran. Office. 65 F. St. Washington, D. C. WANTED Canvassing "THE NEGRO AGENTS FOR INVASION IN THIS CITY, AND IN CITIZENSHIP; What the Race Has Done and Is Doing in Arms, Arts, Letters, the Forum, the School and the Marta of Trade." A record of his achievements and a demonstration of his work. Illustrations. By Rev. H. L. Piblin. Supervised and introduced by Gen. John B. Gordon, former Major General in Confederate Army. Address, for description, terms, and particulars and what is to be of it by Demonstration and Regimentation.—white and black: H. D. THOMPSON PU LISHING CO., St. Louis, Mo. 632 EIGHTH ST.. quote the very lowest price. Even Especial Attention. at $5.00 and up Cleaning, ne. ATERSON but Sts Louisville, Ky. VERY CHEAP RATES VIA Illinois Central R.R Louisville to $15.20 Round Trip New Orleans and Hammond La. $13 60 Jack son Miss $14 30 Vicksburs Miss: cor- respondingly t w rates to intermediate points Tickets sold Nov 15 good 21 days with stope over Only line running through personally conducted excursion slee pers from Lous ville to Texas, Artzano and California Daily Excursion Rates to Hot Surings, Ark. Cheap one way Colonist and Honeesekers Excursion tickets on sale the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of each month, to points South and West. Farming in the South The Passenger Department of the Illinois Central Railroad Company is issuing monthly circular concerning fruit growing, vegetable gardening, Stick Farming, and fruit growing in Kentucky, West Tennessee, Mississippi, and Louisiana. Farmer, or Housekeeper, who will forward his name and address to the undersigned, will be mailed tire. Circultures Nos. 1 to 11 include, and others as they publish in month to month. Also Free copy of Folders Descriptive to CALIFORNIA and NEW ORLEANS. Tickets and full particulars, Southeast Cor. Fourth and Market Streets, W.J.M'BRIDE, City Pass, Agt Ot Address: W. M'BARLOCH, City Pass, Agt And Long Limit For Thanksgiving Day Tickets via Folks at Homel' On November 23rd and 24th, round trip tickets will be sold between all local points on the "Big Four Route," Chicago Northern and D & U R R (within a radius of 150 miles) starting point also to many points on connecting lines in Central Passenger Association territory within same radius at very low rates. Tickets will be good for return to and including Nov. 28th 1904. For full information and particulars as to rates, tickets, limits to call on Agents Big Four Route or address the undersigned WARREN J. LYNCH G. P. & T. A. Cincinnati, O S. J. GATES, General Agent Louisville, Ky. FREE RECLINGING CHAIR CARS PULLMAN OBSERVATION PARLOR CARS DINING CARS and SLEEPERS on the popular HENDERSON ROUTE BETWEEN LOUISVILLE ST LOUIS, the WEST and SOUTHWEST FREE If you want to travel on the "Solid Comfort!" Line, "Get the Henderson Route Habit!" it's a good habit to acquire. Ask the Agent for this routing when purchasing your ticket. L. J. IRWIN, GEC. L. GARRETT, Gen. Pass. Agt. Trav. Pass. Agt. LOUISVILLE, KY. 43 MILES THE SHORTEST, FASTEST, BEST, WORLD'S FAIR Look at the SCHEDULES: Leave Louisville - 9:00 a.m. Dall- Arrive St. Louis - 4:56 p.m. Solid train of Pullman Sleepers, Southern Railway Diving Car and Day Courses through from Louisville to St. Louis without change. Leave Louisville - 10:45 p.m. Dall- Arrive St. Louis - 7:32 a.m. Solid train of Pullman Sleepers and Free Recruiting Chair Cars through from Louisville to St. Louis without change. All trains must close connection in Union Station at St. Louis with Wabash Sudurban Service and Electric cars direct to the World's Fair Grounds. ROUND TRIP EXCURSION RATES FROM LOUISVILLE $13 00 Good returning until December 15th, 1904. Coach Excursion tickets on sale Sunday to Thursday inclusive during October and November. A. J. CRONE, Ticket Agent, Union Depo 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 Pars. Agent, st. Louis, Mo. Variable Route Tickets TO FLORIDA NOW ON SALE VIA SOUTHERN RAILWAY in concess Travelers from Louisville, Cincinnati or points north of the sunnyland of Flori da travelling southward via Chattanooga Lookout Mountain, Atlanta, and Jacksonville can now, at the slight additional cost of $3,00 return via Savannah, Columba, Asheville, Hot Springs, North Carolina and Knoxville, or vice versa, thus passing through the beautiful "Land of the 8ky" that portion of W. sterria North Carolina living between the Blue Ridge Mountains and the Iron, smoky and Unaku Ranges. This is a superb elevated plat- cau the lowest point of which is 2000 ft above the level of the sea. ASHEVILLE with its splendid hotels, opened the year round, is encircled by magnificent rangée of mountains and is a favorite stopover point for thousands of tourists annually. Other noted resorts in the "Land of the Sky" and "Sapphire Country" or Hot Springs, Flat Kock, Tryon, Brevard, Texaway, Waynesville. All Florida Winter Resorts are quickly and comfortably reached by the fast and convenient traius schedule through sleeping car service of the Southern Rail wao and Queen and Crescent River eitier through the "Land of the Sky" or direct via Chattanooga and Atlanta. THE ' FLORIDA LIMITED" leaving Ocinnatii 8:30 a.m., connecting at Lexington with morning train frm Louisville arriving Jacksonville early next morning runs every day in the year. The Chicago and Florida limited leaving Cincinnati in the evening connecting at Lexington with evening train from Louisville will go into service early in January 1905. Both of these trains runs through solid to Jacksonville with Dining Car service euroroute. For low win tour tervail rates, schedules, literature or other information apply to A. J. Cron, Depot Ticket Agt. P. R. Cars City Pass and Ticket Agt 234 4th Avenue C. H. Hungerford Dis. Pass Agt 234 4th Louisville Ky, G. B Allen Asst Gen, Pass Agt St Louis. Mo. To California Scenic Colorodo or True Southern Route daily through Pullman standard sleeping cars, St Louis to San Francisco via the Missouri Pacific Ry and Scenic Colorado elegant tourist sleeping car service every TUESDAY and THURSDAY from St Louis Daily through Pullman standard sleeping are St Louis to Los Angeles, California via from Mountain route the true TRUE SOUTHERN ROUTE new t urist sleeping, car excursions via from Mountain route and El Paso leave St Louis every Tuesday and Saturday The service and equipment is strictly up to date Round Trip and Low rate one way tickets are on sale via from Iron Mountain or Missionri Pacific Ry from all principal points in the east. For berths reservation and full information address any representative Missouri Pacific Iron Mountain system or R T S Matthews, T P A room 301 Norfon Bld Louis ville Ky or M C Townsend P and T A St Louis OOL LESSON. SUNDAY NOVEMBER 27. TEMPERANCE, Isa. 28:1-13. Motto Text—‘'They have also erred through wine and through strong drink are out of the way.” — Isa. 28:7 ‘There is no lesson more needed in the world to-day than this ip which God's wrath against the drunkenness of Israel and Judah is told. For unless there is a change and that a speedy one, the civilized races will perish from the face of the earth, selidestroyed by alcohol and opium. If there were no hell disclosed in the Bible all true-heart- ed men would feel there must be a hell when they read of the men who send millions of gallons of rum to Africa from Boston. “Woe tothe crown of pride, to the drunkards of Ephriam.’’—Sa- maria was a beautiful city situated on the top of an oval shaped hill surrounded by very fertile lands. God had been very gracious to Ephraim inthe portion of his in- heritance. Isaiah admits the beau- ty of the luxurious city, but pro- nounced a woe upon it. Amos gives a graphic description of the luxury in which the people lived. He tells of their ivory palaces, their beds of ivory, the melody of viols in their feasts, their wine in bowls. &c. ‘They had reached a pitch in luxur- ious refinement seldom reached in those days and one it is well for this generation to remember which has always been a precurser of 2 downfell in a nation. The glorious beauty of such civilizationis ever a fading flower, Samaria, the capi- tal city was on a hill at the head of .ue tertilé valleys of the country. ““O) them that are overcome with wine.”- Drunkenness always ac- companies the accumulation of wealth and the adoption of luxuri- ous habits. ‘‘Overcome’’ is very expressive, Men who begin with moderate drinking pride themselves on their power of resistance, and say wine will never ‘‘overcome” them. But it does. If it was en- tirely a question of will, it is poss- ible many more might have suffic ient power of resistance to stop short of drunkenness. But alcohol isa poison which gets into the blood and the brain and demands more of itself. When the blood hasa certain amount of alcohol a man can no more prevent himself from drinking than he can keep awake by his will when sleeping to his death from a deadly amount of laudanum. “Behold the Lord hath a mighty and strong one"—The Assyrian king whose destruction of Samaria is graphically described in the fol- lowing wores God uses the wrath «f man to praise Him and makes +tcus mations the instruments of tits vengeance. ‘Warnings, prom. ises, blessings and chastisements had God tried for pears upon these ten tribes But His long suffering hadcome to an end. “To await repentance was to hope against hope; for the crowning sin of this people was inebriety, and inebriety crowds out of brain and heart the possibility of better things.” Eph- raim was jomed to: his wine cup beyond hope of reformation Though God punished as a holy and rignt- eous ruler ought to punish, yet he mourned over a wicked and incor- rigible son. “O, Ephraim, what shall I do unto thee? I taugnt thee to go, taking thee by the arms; bur thou knowest not that I healed thee. O Epbraim how can ! give thee up?” “The crown of pride the drunk- ards of Ephriam.” Ot the drunk- ards of Ephriam. [heir beauuful capital. It shows how general was the drunkenuess when the prophet celis all the people ‘‘the drunkards of Ephraim, ' Samaria was made a beap of ruins and the tea tribes car- AMERICAN BAPTIST, \‘RIDAY NOVEMBER Is 1904 was so beautiful that it was a sweet morsel to the conqueror which ‘*When he that looketh upon it seeth it, while st is yet in his hand he jeateth it up.” Ephraim in all his pride and prosperity had gone reeling to ruin, and the Lord turns to the,remannt of Abraham's seed, the kingdom of Judah, with a great and glorious promise. The reign of the good Hezekiah began three years before ‘Samarria was destroyed. If Judah will be reformed by its pious king, will avoid the destructive sin of Is- rael, drunkenness, and walk in the paths of righteousness, then the Lord will be to them a crown of glory and a diadem of beauty. He would bless them spirtually and temporally. “And for a spirit of judgment to him that sitteth in judgment, and for strength to them that turn the battle to the gate," —He would give wisdom and justice to their rulers, strength to their soldiers, the two great requisites in civil government, These were national blessings promised. Their soldiers should be able to carry their vic- torious arms even to the very gates of the enemy. When we see the lack of wisdom and justice in the kings and congresses who rule to- day, may we not consider it rightly a chastisement for the drunkenness ofthe nations? Is not liquor in many ways the corrupter of govern- ments? **But they also have erred through wine.” —Despite the promises of God, despite the stern warnings to be read in Ephraim’s fate, Judah, too, was given to intoxication. What is the awtul power of alcohol that itcan make men forget the ‘fear of God and be careless of their jown welfare? There is no reason which can be addressed to intelli- gent creatures which does not ap- peal to them to let wine and strong drink antirely alone. “The priest and tite propner have erred through strong drink.” —Ter- rible picture of the condition of the pation when those who ought to have been tne teachers and exam- ples of righteousness were them- selves drunkards, Men not only err in drinking themselves, but this sin never stands alone. Men will do things when under the influence jof of liquor they would never do when, sober, and yet, knowing all ‘this, men qill begin drinking, will keep wine and cider in their hous- |es, allow their children to drink, ‘and give it fo their neighbors. Can [neither love of God nor love of men restrain them? | “They were swallowed up of wine."—Very expressive words. ‘Hew much dves not wine swallow up? Menthrow away earth and heaven, all they have here and might have hereafier, for strong 'drink. ** They err in vision, they stumble in judgement,"—The law ‘forbade the priests to drink while on duty, But these drunken men paid no heed. ‘They reeled while [they swung their censers at the golden altar; they defiled the ta. | bies with their vomit.” Could anv | thing be more disgusting and hor. ‘rible? Is not the wonder great that God bore with such grevious in- sults in his worship so long as he did? The priests were the rulers and judges of the people: hence they were doubly bound in honor to be sober and God fearing. They erred in vision as religions leaders, they stumbled in judgment as evil rulers. And the men of Juadh were in. solent and defiant in their drunken- though God be so merciful, who ridicule the warnings. He sends them. Is there more hope for a nation which persists not only in its own drunkenness, but sin send- rum to Aurica, to Alaska, to the In- dians? If God spared not his own chosen people. who was not as basely guilty, in that they did not corrupt others, will he spare us.? Isaiah replies to their mockery. They had ridiculed him for stam- mering. that is, for repeating what he said in a childish way. He an- iswers that God will exile them ‘among a people whc will speak a strange language. What made their conduct the more repreheusi- ble was they were the very ones to whom such gracious promises had bean made. 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