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The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-08-14


~ Incorporated by the Legislature
for Educational and Charitable purposes,
and its franchise made part of the pres
emit State Constitution, in 1879, by an over
wllelming popular vote.
~ ITS GRAND EXTRAORDINARY
DRAWINGS take place Semi-Annualiy,
June and December,) and its GRAND
SINGLE NUMBER DRAWINGS take
place in each of the other ten months in
the year, aud are all drawn III public,at
the Academy of Music. New Orleans, La.
Ne do hereby certify tkat ,ce supervise the
arrangements for all the monthly and semi
annual drawings Of the La. State Lottery
Company, and in person manage and control
the dra,cings themselves. and that the same
are conducted Nth honesty, fairness, and N
good faith to,rard all parties, and zee d"thor-
ise the Company to use this certificate, mHh
fac sin'ilc Of our signatures attached, in its
| advertisements,
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syndic's Sale.

VIM. A. Griffin VS.. His Creditors-No.
35S9-Twelfth judicial District Court
Parish of Rapides, La.
I'M THURSDAY, THE 21sr DAY OF
~ August, 1889, I, o. N. o. Watts,
syndic, will offer for public sale, before
the Courthouse door, in the Town of
Alexandria, La, between the hours pre-
scribed by law, a lot of notes, accounts
and judgments, on file in the above num-
bered and entitled suit.
Terms of Sale-To be sold on credit Of
twelve months bond, furnished by buyer.
@. \. o. WATTS, Syndic.
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pare favorably with any other in the
State. The Doctor gave as bis opin-
ion That it would be perfectly safe, so
far as healthfulness was concerned, to
establish the factory here. he did
not think the Union could err if they
selected Alexandria.
Mr.. L. N. Miles, Superintendent OF
the Cotton Compress, next addressed
the Union on the question of water
that used hereabouts in running ma
chinery. He said it was perfectly
harmless and as good as any that can
be found elsewhere. This point was
raised by Judge Gunby, on Tuesday,
when he spoke to the Union in advo,
eating that the factory be established
at Monroe. Mr.. Miles went on to say
that Alexandria could furnish good
water, and that, too, iu large quantities
Messrs. White and Blackman spoke
to the Union on Alexandria's advan-
tages, its railroads, shipping facilities,
central location, accessibility both by
river and rail, etc. Judge Blackman's
address was the longer Of the two: AS
to health, water, schools, etc, this To-
cality, Mr.. White said, could not be
outdone or improved on. Both gen
tlemen spoke in complimentary terms
of the Union, its objects and purposes
In closing Judge Blackman said tina
he hoped the Uniou would grow 81
strong that its members would be abb
to shake the shackles of their hands
which have bound them for years, ant
bid defiance to all trusts and monop
olies. All the speeches were we'll re
ceived.
After their close President Adam
moved vote of thanks to the Alex
andria delegation, which was carried
A telegram was then read to tn
Convention from Mayor Currie,
Shreveport, who offered to pay Com
mittee's expenses to Shreveport, if the
would come there and examine sitr
alton. No action was taken.
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FIFTH DAY.

Morning session. The Bagging
Factory question was discussed again,
and finally settled by its being refer
red to the executive committee, who
will be authorized to name the site
whenever the required 100000 is
raised by the Unions members.
Three alternates to the National
Convention at St. Louis, which meets
in October, were appointed.
The following committee was ap-
pointed to revise the constitution !:
j. NJ. Stallings, Daniel Morgan, A.
B. Cooper, S. Whited, L. S. Adams,
G.. L. P. Wren and j. E. Pellon.
The following resolutions were
adopted:
Resolved by the State Farmers
Union now in session at Alexandria,
La: That the thanks Of this body
are due to the Cotton Exchange OF
New Orleans, and is hereby cordially
extended to that intelligent and pro-
SresSiVe Douy loi us Cou1toouo, n'"n'y
and unanswerable reply to the obiec
lions of the Liverpool Cotton Elk
change on the matter of jnte bagging
etc. The Union requests the publica
ton Of this resolution of thanks in th'
papers in the city and throughout TIT
State.
Baton Rouge was chosen as tn
place, and :he first Tuesday in Aug
ust as the date, for holding the mex
State Annual Convention
The National Economist of Wash
ington, D. c., was chosen as oificia
journal.
/, The Convention by resolution ais
, returned thanks to the Mayor, Sheriff
; and all the municipal officers of Ales
/. andria for kindly extending courtesie
and bospitalities, during the sessio
. here. The Convention adjourned.
e -Baner & We'll are Offering unprt
Q cedented bargains for the next thirt
j. days in Summer Dry Goods. Civ
| 4
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Many people neglect cold, thinking
it will go as it came. Frequently with
serious results, the cold of to-day may be
tho pneumonia of tomorrow. Nothing
will cure a cough or cold so rapidly as
DIR. Davis Compound Syrup of Wild
Cherry and Tar. Its reputation has been
established for over fifty years as the
best remedy for coughs, colds, bronchi-
tas, asthma, and all throat and lung
troubles For cronp and whooping cough
| it is invaluable. Mothers will be saved
much anxiety and loss ofehildren by hav-
! ing Davis Wild Cherry and Tar always
en- hand. Consumption has been cured
many, tinles by its Use. One dollar bot
| ties hold two aud a half times as much a
50 cents buttlc.
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Bauer & We'll are selling the eel
ebrated Eagle Steam Flour cheaper
than any house in town. Their mann
notq establishment is on Front street,
opposite Ferry landing.
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Il am now receiving large an't
we'll selected stock of single aud DON
hle Lngyy harness and said|ery,
which will sell at ST. Louis prices,
for casa. Call aud examine my liIc.
CHAs. w. CARRUTH.
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Bauer & Wells groceries are the
freshest and their prices the lowest.
Give them call. Store opposite the
Ferry landing.
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STATE OF LOUISIANA

District Court = Parish Of Rapides.
NO. 557.-WHEREAS JOHNP. GRO
IN gan has made application to be ap-
pointed Administrator of the Succession
of Mrs. M. l.. Groean, deceased-Notice
is hereby given to all whom it doth OF
may concern, to show cause within ten
(1O) days from the date hereof, why the
same should not be granted.
BY order of the Court.
Clerks Office, Alexandria, La. /, this 10th
day of August, 1889.
C. L. RANSDELL,
Aug. II, 18s9-2t. Depy. Clerk.
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When you want barfains in Dry
Goods, go to the cheapest house IN
town, Bauer & We'll, Front street, op
posite Ferry landing.
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STATE OF LOUISIANA,
Twelfth judicial District Cour.-Par-
ish of Rapides.
NJ 4 DozlER,
VS. No 25S9

N T :! eas'sa. No s1s,
HIS CREDITORS
TOY VIRTUE OF AND IN OBEDIENCE
y to an order of sale from the Honora.
bic District Court in the above numhefe,'
and entitled suit and to ne directed, l,
o O Watts, syndic, will offer tor sale
mt public auction, in front of the Court
Honsa door, i'll the Town of Alexandria,
Ia, between the hours prescribed by
law, on
SATURDAY, the 31st day of AUGUST,
1889,
the following described property to-wit :;
REAL ESTATE.
sos acres of land on Bayou fiagson,
known as A. Conn tract, bounded east by
Abadie, south by Frazier, west by sasSef,
and north by government lands.
200 acres of land. known as Charley
Jones tract, about Is miles below Pine,
vile, on north side of Red river, bounded
north by G. L. Wilson, east by pubic
lands, south by H. Campbell, and west
by G. l.. Wilson.
! 80 acres of land on Bayon Flaggon,
above the Cummings bridge, known rs
the Robinson tract.
127 acres of land, known rs the Perry
Lotion tract, situated Oil Baym Flaggon
in township 5, north range west.
| PERSONAL. PROPERTY.
One old wagon, at Dick Dunncnhnr
in Pineville.
A lot of notes and accounts ana ]llg
mcnts on file in above numbered snl'.
Tarn,s Of So1e-'Twc|ye months credit
with good and solvent security.
| O. N. 0. WATTS,
August II, 1S39-3t. syn;ilc.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-08-14
PROCEEDINGS STATE FARMERS
UNION.
FIRST DAY.


suonce to a call of the President, J.
NJ. Stallings, convened in this city on
Tuesday, August 9th.
The convention was called to order
with the following State officers pre-
sent: J. NJ. stallings, President; /.
S. Adams, Vice President; A. NJ.
Wright, Secretary; W. Il. Bass, Chap
lain: II. J. Guice, Treasurer A. Sew
ance Assistant Treasurer; Pat Dona-
hoe. Doorkeeper; j. L. Moore, Assis-
tant Doorkeeper, and L. T. Pearson,
acting Sergt-at-Arms.
A committee on credentials was ap-
pointed, with A. B. Cooper as chair
man, and p. B. Carter as secretary.
The committee reported the following
delegates present and entitled to seats
in the convention:
Caddo-Israel Pickens, Ben Bickham.
Grant-B P Bryan, r S Cameron.
Claiborne-A I Nelson, w Mcfarland.
Ouachta-T Humble, S White.
Bienville-J NJ lilly, S and ' Locke.
Vernon-A j Weldon, John Franklin.
West Carroll-H j Cheatham and j
Jackson.
Webster J Stewart, } Z Bnrch.
AscensiOn-H T Brown, VIM Acy.
Pointe Coupee-G 7 Causey, James u
Goode.
Calcasieu-W Z Gill, L A Miller.
East Baton Rouge-T A Young, w
Ridgeu. ",
F Roberts. $500 NY =,
West Feliciana-S w Wilkes, " ~
Phares.
Iberia-J A Fagot.
st. Landry-Eli Clark, E ortege.
Livingstoi-R Fl Rownd.
Acadia L Pelton, 7 P Raison.
Washington-P B Carter, l. Perrand.
Tangipahoa-J U vining, f P Bankston
Winn-R l. Tannehille, S NJ Barr.
Caldwell-O NJ Smith, P II Donovan.
Bossier-J N Plant, t Mansy.
St. Hclena-J d Adock, Underwood
Richland-A b Cooper, w L Cooper
RapIdes--B I Scott, II f Long.
yermillion-W ID Grooch and Nichola
Broussard.
Jackson-J L Moore, j P Henry.
Catahoula-B F King, N Brooks.
DeSoto-A t Hatcher, W IL Farmer
Union--Jas A Manning, A J Brinker
Lincoln-G NJ Lomax, j w Burt.
Morehouse-Dr j ID Hammonds, ID
Harp.
Sabine-J L Billiard, j j Fike.
Frankliu-T Punbacker.
Natchitoehos--D NJ Simmons and j
Davis.
In the afternoon the doors Of tn
convention were thrown open, and tn
Monroe delegation, consisting ofJudg'
A. A. Gunby, Congressman 9. )
Boatner, DR.. Robert Layton and Mr.
s. Whited, were given a hearing
Judge Gunby was the first to addres
the convention, giving in detail tw
propositions his committee were pre-
pared to make in order to secure tn
proposed Begging Factory for Mon
roe, to be built by the State Unior
The first was that the Monroe Cotto
Yarn and Bagging Factory would tax
one half interest in either $50, 1000
SlOO, 900 factory, the Board of Dire'
tors or the said factory to be equal
made up from the State Union and til
Monroe Cotton Yarn and Baggin
Company. The second propositlo,
was to the effect that Monroe woul
give $4,000 in cash and furnish ST
for the factory; also give right OF wa
for building necessary switches to an
from the factory. He also dwelt upo
Monroe's superior advantages in tt
way of situation, health, water facll
ties, fuel, labor, etc. He congratnl'
ted the Union on its fight made again
trusts, and predicted that if the Unic
would remain united in their fghtthe
would be victorious.
Judge Gunby was followed by Co
gresham Boatner, whose remarks we
In substance tho same as those |
Judge Gnnby.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-08-14

AGENTS WANTED EFEBYWHERE.
EY' For Clab Rates, or any further in
formation desired, write lesibiy to the
undersigned, clearly stating Your resi-
dence, with State, County, Street ami
Nlmber. More rapi,l return mani delife-
ry will be assured by your enclosing an
envelope bearing your full address.
IMPORTANT.
All ordinary letters containing Postal
Notes, Money Orders issued by all Express
Companies or New York Exchange.
| Addressed
NJ. A. DAUPHIN,
| New Orleans, La.
Address registered letters containing
Currency to New Orleans National Bank,
New Orleans, LII.
REMEMBER That the only genuine
Louisiana State Lottery Tickets issued
under the State Charter, are recognized
by the highest Courts, are invariably
signed by NJ. A. Dauphiu, President. En-
dOrsed by Generals Beauregard and Early
Supervisors of the drawings, and guaran.
teed by National Banks of New Orleans
as to the payment Of its prizes. Nont
others are genuine.
All so-called Supplements" "Origina
: Little Louisiana" or other limitations Will
unlawful use of the Louisiana State Lot
terry Company's name, by persons un
known, under assumed or fictitious names
are attempts to deceive the public b.
false pretenses, Offering no guarantee
REMEMBER THAT ONE DOLLAl
is the Price Of the smallest part or frac
i. ton of ticket issued in any drawing
Anything in our name offered at a les
price, is either u counterfeit or swindle
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-08-14

CEA BIRDS OF ALL SPECIES, BLUE
- Jays, Yellow Hammers, Silver Grey
Heron Skins with Plumes, White Pelican
and Swan Skins, ETC., etc. Cash advan-
ces made against shipments if desired.
eferences-Importers and Traders Ma
tional Bank, New York City; Germania
National Bank, New Orleans, La; PEG
pies National Bank, New Orleans, La.
LOUIS STERN,
Nav S-3m. 70 Pine Street, New York
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Our Agents.

The people of old Tennessee,
With all other people agree
That for malarial ills,
Swamp fever and chills,
There's nothing that equals c. Z. {.
cSf. "Certain Chill Cure" guaranteed at
Druggists. Sold by Jacob Geiger, Eagle
Drug Store.
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Bauer Il Wells Groceries are the
freshest and best, and their prices are
the lowest. Now is the time to make
your purchases.
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Texas : and Pacific
RAILWAY.
Tie Great Popular Route between :.
& ,,THE| If!:AsI| ID The WEsI9

SHORTES. Ii e to NEW ORLEANS
and AL P lNTS i'll Louisiana,
Ney Me lco, Arizona and
CT 4lFQRNlA.
Favorite line to the North, East
I'D Southeast.
PULLMAN PALACE SLEEPING CARS
daily between st. Louis
and Dallas,
Fort WORTH Ell Paso and San Francisco,
California, also Marshall aud New Orleans
mithout change.
Solid Trains, Ell Paso to st. Louis
Fast Time, First-class Equipments and
Sure Connection.
ry See that Your tickets read via Texas
and Pacific Railway. For Maps, Time
Tables, Tickets, Rates, and all required
information, call on or address any OF the
Ticket agents, or
Ii. G.. ARCHER,
Passenger Agent, Dallas, Texas.
Is. w. MCCULLOUGH,
Gen'l Passenger x Ticket Ast, Dallas, Tex
JOHN A. GRANT,
| General Manager. Dallas, Texas.
| r. G. ROGERS,
General Agent at Alexandria, La
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Great sacrifice in straw goods at
Bauer & Wells.
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CAPITAL PRIZE,
100000.

100, 900 Tickets ut 500; Halves 80 Quar-
tiers -; Tenths 50; Twentieths 81.
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For cheapest and best Groceries
go to Bauer 4 We'll.
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Bauer & We'll are Offering unpre.
cedented bargains for the next thirty
days in Summer Dry Goods. Give
them q call.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1889-07-03
THE ARTFuL MAIDEN.


One night when it was raining fast,
And wild the wind was blowing;
A maid unsheltered hurried past,
Her shawl about her throwing.
Straightway Ihastened to the door,
With brand new silk umbrella
" Stay, maidenln gan to implore-
"Matilda-Mary-Ella
~ MY name is June" she sweetly said.
Her face seemed touched with sorrow;
The silk / spread above her head;
"There-brlrg 1T back tomorrow"
A tear rose to her soft, blue oye,
She murmuged: "Thank you, kindlyw
saw her vanish with sigh
Itrustedl her so blindlyl
week-tte ma does not return;
Chagrin With n me smothe"s,
Till, by the Pros. chance TO learn
That girl has fooled ten other5l
Paul Pilstaor, in Once Week.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1889-07-03

DR.. Hammond protests against the Amer
lean habit Of gulping down great quantity
Of ice-water. He says that IL induces
catarrh of the stomach, which underlies Q
dozen other troubles, and, very possibly,
cancer Of the stomach. Ice, used In small
quantities, is valuable remedy, but any
one had better swallow Goals Of fre than
ice-water. 1t blisters and destroys the
membrane. Dyspepsia is sure conso-
quence, and II does not even insure tempo.
rary comfort. What, then, can we dol
Swallow instead m occasional crumb Of
Ice. Reasonably cold, but not ice-cold,
lemonade, is a convenient and wholesome
drink. Better yet Is the old-fashioned farm
er's drink Of one-half milk and one-half
water. This is refreshing and cooling when
far from ice-cold.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1889-07-03
Don.t scorn the Humbla.

We never yet knew a man disposed 10
scorn the humble man who was not himself
q fair object Of scorn TO the humblest. A
man Of liberal mind has reverence for
the little pride that seasons every condition,
and would deem II sacrilege TO affront or
abate the respect which is maintained with
none Of the adventtious aids, and solely BY
the observance Of the honesties,
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1889-07-03

A man who was seen coming out Of
newspaper ONCE with an exceedingly
damaged countenanco explained 10 police
man that no entered the oficc simply 70 In.
quire II the editor was In. "And ho was In"
the victim mournfully added.
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cA
% |
paa line Excurs Ons.

AT the urgent request Il quite number
of regular patrons, the Bee Line and Big
Four will arrange lor one 0i their popular
personally conducted Excursions u Kan
sas, Colorado, Salt Lake, Rocky Mountains
and Pacific Coast under the management
Of the experienced excursion agent Mr..
d. jay CollYer In order to accommodate
all and give ample timcio prepare Tor a
visit 70 the tar west. Tuesday, July 23rd,
has beeu select MS the date leaving
Cleveland, Cincinna'l, Columbus, Dayton,
SpripgHeld aud indianapolis. Bee Line
agents al eact point ramed, will be pro-
yided with ipsiruc,rl- aud can give iull
information ipgOr,ilns RATES, rontes, etc.
Address them or
u JAY CULLVER,
M 70" LiGe Pass. Ag't,
IN suuer,or ~. Cleyeland, 9.
NoTE.-Asl; any ~ eur former patrons,
! how The Bee LIN ;akes care Of their ex-
cursionists. N
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1889-07-03
Jewelry and Silverware-
ATTENTION All!

The opening the finds my filled with the
latest design of Siyerware full line Of Specaces with Cold
Silver and Steel bows every pair fitted to the eyes of the purchaser
free Of charge
An elegant stock of Rings Bracelets Cuff Collar and Sleeve but
TONS Diamond Studs large stock of Gold and Silver Watches
all the standard makes Sold extremely close margin also
excellent line of Clocks from the best manufacturers in the land
Since May LIST have adopted the Cash System therefore in selling
for cash only better prepared to my customers the benefit
better prices in all grades Of goods Repairing specially
Please call and see Yours truly,
. v Carpenter
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1889-07-03
THE MARKETS
Cheese.

Cheese.
SHIPMENTS FOR WEEK ENDING July 2.
Cheese 655 pkgs., weighing 29,1 % lbs
Butter
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-12-15
OTHER SUBURBAN TOWNS.
.RorT THE ORANGE MOUNTAINS.

ELIZABETH. James Packcnham. the horse
car driver, who with his car, was stHch
by a train on the Long Branch Railroad
month ago and injured badly that for
a week his life was despaIed Of has begun suit
against the Central Railroad Company for 100000 dam
ages Isaac G.. WOrrsll. for many years pro-
prieor of worall's Foundry and Sawmakng Shop,
and a prominent temperance advocate, is dangerously
IN with nncumonia The Rev william II.
sbcrmer OF Philadelphia has accepted a call TO the
vacant puIpif of the First Baptist Church and will
begin his labors on the first Sunday of February lie
has been twelve pastor of the church which
be leaves Louis p Lang. Of NO. 404 E.n-
abeth-ave has been missing since Monday. and yes
tcrday his family reported the fact to the police On
Monday evening he left his house 10 go to his store
and has not been seen since
PATERsON-John f.. Van Wrinkle died yesterday in
his ss,entysxth year lie born in Paterson, when
Il was village and always lived there. lie retire.
some wears ago from the machinist business. Mr.
Van Wrinkle was Wing. later a Free Soiler, and Il
d,iegate 10 the first Convention OF the Republican
Marty. He held several town Offices. and declined
president Grants offer Of COmmssionership TO the
Vienna Exposition lie leaves four sons all In
ugneernc and mechanical pursuits and TWO daughters.
Mr. Van Wrinkle patented number Of important in
ventions. especially in cotton machinery.
UoBOKEN.-The city Of Iioboken has instituted a
.ut AGAINST the Iondsmcn of the former water
,o,istrar. Michael Murphy. who lel' I!ob0ken about
,h,e, wear, ago. and whose accounts upon stbsc-
oucnt examination showed deficiency of about
al 900 The case will be heard this week Harry
stevens A conductor the North Hudson County
surface Railroad was arrested yesterday bv order OF
ibe Postofice Department. stevens IS charged with
attaining registered letter from the postofiicc adj
dressed TO d. H. Kenble Of Pluckaman. former en-
plOycr.
ININFIELD.-Nl~s Olof krarer, a native Esqui
marx woman, forty inches in height VIII lecture IN
Vincent Chapel on December - ON Greenland. or
a.. in the Frozen North John ". Dicfendorf
~ Wilmington Del. Grand Master Workman OF the
Ancient Order Of United Worzmen. has just organized
Iodrr OF that order in Planhcd.
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THE REV. DIR. REI'BFN JEFFFPV

The Rev. DR.. Reuben Jefcry. fhc well known
BAPTIST minister. died yesterday al the home Of his
son, Dr. Reuben Jeifcry. jr at no. l42 South Eighth
ST.. Brooklyn. Dr. Jefery became best known while
the pastor of the Marcy Avenue Baptist Church. in
Brooklyn. several years ego. : an eloquent pulpit
speaker Henry Ward Beccher once said Of him that
he was the most gifted Of AmeIlcts cXt,mpOIaueons
orators. H. also became motel as the leader Of the
liberal movement in the Baptist Church in America
Dr. Jcfery was born in Leicester, England, Feb
ruary II. 1877. When nine years old he came 10 ihs
country with his father. physician. HI family
were poor and young JeTcry acquired an education
at Madison University, Hamilton. y. y by farming
and doing other work during ths summer month,
in ls47 he graduated from the TheologicaI semi
nary He was pastor Of Baptist churches IN Nan.
nchc'. Mass; Albany. Philadelphia Chicago and
cincinnati From Cincinnati hc was callod 70 the
presidency OF the Tabernacle Lay College of Broolyn
carry IN io'3 Ia the fail Of The same year a., took
chasc ol The mission OF the Washington Street Baut
"a rem The mission shortly aficrWarr hecann tb.
Aslcy avenue Church with BlembeIsh of forfv
Wheh III Jenery resigned The pasturate. alto H.,
church building had been csila gcd three time. ,Lo
congregation numbered 900 and was The laroe.