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National Baptist world., 1894-08-31
North Missouri Baptists.

The following officers of the North
Missouri Baptist Association were
elected at their session at Macon,
Mo-, for the ensuing year. Modera-
tor, Rev. D. S. Sawyer; Assistant
Moderator, Rev. O. r. Reed Record
ing Secretary, Rev. L. L. Smith; Cor
responding Secretary, Rev G. Fl.
Mcdaniel; Treasurer, Rev. J. B.
Hawkins; Members of the board.
Rev. S. w. Brooks and Rev. S. w.
Embree. During the session of the
Association some very interesting
addresses were made by Prof. George
+. Neil and Rev. A, J. Walker, of
the Iowa Association. Mrs. Will
lam Scott, financial agent of the
Western Baptist College, of Macon,
presented the claims Of the institu
ton. Rev. G. T. Reed, of Kirksville,
Mo-, preached an interesting as we'll
as highly instructive sermon on
1.-The Power of the Gospel.n Rev.
}. L. Thornly of Macon, preached an
eloquent sermon, the subject of
which was "Our Savior Wonder
The association was well attended
during.its entire session both by mes
$500
sengers and visitors. The reports of
the different churches to the asso-
citation are very encouraging and sat-
isfactory, and as rule, show a mark
ed Improvement over those of last
year.
National Baptist world., 1894-08-31

The readers of the BAPTIST HEAD
LIGHT will take notice that the Ma
TIoNAL BAPTIST WORLD will take
the place Of the above named paper
and Will be sent regularly to you un-
I'll the term Of your subscription to
the Headlight shall have expired.
Leteach one whose time is up about
the first Of Septemer renew your sub
scr1ptlon and urge upon your neigh
Dor to subscribe also, and thus aid
In this laudable enterprise.
National Baptist world., 1894-08-31

The citizens of the little town of
Hartford, near Emporia, this state,
are divided on the marriage of pref
ty blue-eyed, f1axen haired, white
girl to colOred man. About three
weeks ago Jesse Reed, young col
ored man who lives near Hartford
disappeared, as did also at the same
time Miss Lizzie Bethurem, the 16-
year-Old daughter of a we'll to do
white farmer of the same vicinity.
1t now transpires that the couple
eloped, and left behind, note to the
young lady's parents, in which Liz
zie stated II prefer to be the wife of
a Negro to being made a niger at
home" The couple returned to
Hartford Wednesday, married and
prepared to settle down. The par
National Baptist world., 1894-08-31

We believe that the consolidation
of the Baptist Headlight with the
Afro-American Baptist is a provi-
Dental blessing to the denomination
And with the proper support and
encouragement from the Baptist
family, it promises to become the
leading Negro Baptist news
paper in the union. Let every loyal
Baptist preacher and layman rally
to its support. Every subscriber can
send in at least one new subscriber
with cash for the paper; note the
terms subscription is WITHIN THE
EASY REACH OF EVERYBODY,
National Baptist world., 1894-08-31

When colored men come to realize
the fact that if they would succeed
they must work with the same zeal
and energy as our white brethren,
then and not until then can we real
ly hope to reach the highest financial
of recognition. Our race needs no
special legislation. The emancipa-
ton proclamation coupled with the
fourteenth and fifteenth amend
ments to the constitution of the Unit
ted States have in a measure. (and in
some localities) made US the equal
of the white race before the law, and
if we have any grievances, let us ask
that justice be meted out to us not as
a race, but as American citizens.
National Baptist world., 1894-08-31
Northwestern Baptists.

We closed one of the best sessions
OF our annual meetings of the n. w
A., of the New Hope Baptist Church
Wichita, Kahsas, Rev. p. w, Bar
ker, the moderator, gave a hearty
scorching talk on 1.-THE Unoccupied
Talent" Reports for the year were
read, showing that the pledges for
the past year had been met. Fifty
churches, 81 sabbath schools, 20 mis-
sion circles, 1000 members and
church property of the value of $50,
600; for benevolence $50 for mission
aries 5000; for foreign missions $75 /;
for publication society $165; for home
missions $40; for new churches ST.,
$50 for superanuated minister S25.
On the field as district and state
missionaries supported by this asso-
citation are Rev. ]. A. Steward and
w. l.. Grant. The whole meeting
showed the truth of the saying, "The
light that goes the farthest, shines
at home the clearest.n There were
1856 messengers in attendance. John
+. Lewis native Of Jamaica, reared
in Mexico and for eight years a resi-
dent of Wichita was reelected as
clerk of the association. Rev. P. w.
Barker was elected Moderator. and
Rev. w. 2. Banks Assistant Moder-
ator. Rev. j. A. Steward Core
spending Secretary. Rev. P. d. Skin
ner d. D., was elected president of
the Sunday School convention, Rev.
j. II. Jones Vice president, Mis- Hat
tie Johnson recording secretary and
Miss G. Solomon corresponding sec
retary, On Sunday the pulpits of
several Of the churches, white and
colored, Of the city were filled by the
the distinguished ministers, Rev. P.
u. Skinner, D. D.. Rev. w. l.. Grant
State Missionary, P. w. Banks, R.
w. P. Banks, D Jones, J. A. Stew
ard, j. r Richardson, H. H. Turner,
II. NJ. Underwood G.. McNeal, S. w.
Beasley, state evangelist, j. w. Will
son and others. The trip to Wichita
vas one long to be remembered.
The spirit of the trip did not reveal
tsself to me, until we reached the
fairfield Hall, when each sitting was
rraced with the best talents of the
ity. We talked, we sang, we pray
d and preached until the whole
uilding was a tremulo of religious
motion. And such eating. Our
to Wichita was all it could
e, even the little prairie dogs wag-
ed their little tails and seemed to
ay, welcome. 1t was a social and
evotional meeting. There was lust
octrine enough to make the devo-
on intensely sweet, but not enough
} make distinct feature, The
aptist Headlight, published at To-
eka with circulation of ZOO was
with the Afro-Ameri-
IN Baptist, published at Wichita,
-ansas, to be known as "The Nation
Baptist World" We now have
good Baptist paper in the state.
5. w. Beasly.
National Baptist world., 1894-08-31
NOTICE

The Sunday School Convention re-
quires that every Sunday School be-
longing to the S. S. Convention Of
the Northwestern District AssOcia-
ton pay sum equal to 3 cents per
number, or no less than 81 so for
representation. Several of the
schools represented failed to report
the amount required. We therefore
urge upon the Superintendents of all
delinquent schools to raise the
amount yet due the convention at
earliest possible moment and forward
to the corresponding secretary, Miss
GERTRUDE SOLOMON 1201 Buchanan
Street, Topeka, Kas.
4. We are in need of the money in
order to meet our expenses.
z. ID. SKINNER, Pres.
National Baptist world., 1894-08-31

10 the Ministers we wish to saw
please send us the news of our race
in your city, make yourself an agent
for this paper, and in return we
promise to give you a paper each
week that you can point to with
pride. 1t is our aim to make this
paper the undisputed peer of any
other Negro journal of like nature
in the United States. Give US the
news.
National Baptist world., 1894-08-31
Last Monday night Ellis Straiphton ,

Last Monday night Ellis Straighton
assnaqe saqq :" - "ealthiest coIored men of
Bibb county, Ala, was taken from
his home by body of disguised men
and severely whipped and otherwise
FURNISHED. The only excuse given
this inoffensive man for such treat
ment was that he voted for William
Z. Oates for Governors and influenced
his friends to vote the straight Demo-
ocratic ticket. Straighton could
not identify his torturers, but is of the
opinion that both whites and blacks
were in the row.
National Baptist world., 1894-08-31
TOPEKA ITEMS.

| NlAo' JUG 11ll" NkudIIS Is SIISutl'
improving, and it is hoped that sh
will recover.
There will be baptizing at the Shil
oh Baptist Church on the first Lord.
Day in September.
The Editor Of the National BAPTIST
visits Perry, this week, and repre-
sents the paper to the people there.
Third Baptist Church, Topeka
Services good all day, attendance
| much better than usual. Pastor
preached morning and evening.
Sunday>School was we'll attended
and the Young Peoples Christian
Endeavor is doing nicely. Collec-
tion ordinary.
3. Street Baptist Church, North
Topeka. extra large congregation
Sunday. Is. Watkins, preached at
II a. M, Pastor preached at s p. IN.
Collection for the day, $l2. The
young peoples prayer meetings, at
1880 are growing in interest and the
Sunday School is aggressive.
The four Baptist Churches in To-
peka will unite in conducting four
teen days tent meeting in the city,
with Rev. S. w. Beasley, the State
Evangelist. The meeting will COM
mence September 9th, and will con-
tinue until the Goth. The tent will
be located South of Tenth Street on
Kansas Avenue. Everybody is in
vited to attend these meetings.
There was good attendance at each
service at the Second Baptist Church,
Topeka. Rev. G. d. Olden, ID,
preached at each service, theme at
II a. m., ''The law of the mind"
And at Sp. m. Religion as seen
through false glasses" Each SER
mon had telling effect upon his hear
ers. Collection during the day, $25. |
The Sunday School was we'll attend !
ed, and the Christian Endeavor So
;iety is doing a good work.
The services at Shiloh Baptist
Church was we'll attended Sunday.
vt each service. Pastor preached
morning and evening. The sermon
It s p. m. on the second advent of
;hrist, was well received sinners be-
ng received as result. The Sunday
school was largely5 attended, and
he Young Peoples Christian league
eld an interesting meeting at 3 p.
H., the interest among the young
olks is growing very encouragingly.
Rev. j. G. Cole delivered his fare
ell sermon to the Second Baptist
hurch, of which he presided as pas
,r, and will take his leave for Dea-
Iowa, to take charge of the 1
aptist church sat that place. I'VE q
re sorry to part with Rev. Cole. hav- I
lg been in the state only one year e
lis christian integrity and zeal for V
le cause of Christ has made for him Q
If many warm friends in this state q
he church regrets to part with him Z
I'd the Baptists in the state will sus- y
in loss in his departure. We hope v
,wever..tha he will be instrument l
i in doing much good in the hands e
God, in his new field of labor. =
p. d. SKINNER, a
Editor BAPTIST WORLD. b
Read the "World" so cents year. %
National Baptist world., 1894-08-31

A Vermont society belle was re-
Gently married to colored hotel por-
ter in Saratoga. In cases of this
kind the woman is always "lead-
ing society belle" and the groom in
variably "has thousands of dollars. y
They are never in ordinary circum-
stances. If they were the CORE
spondent would be unable to weave
a romance out of the incident.-Ex.
National Baptist world., 1894-08-31

A very enjoyable croquet party
was given by Mrs, Mosely of North
Water street, Tuesday evening.
Rev. S. w. Beasley will please ac-
cept our thanks for the interesting
synopsis of the Northwestern Asso-
citation which appears in another
column.
The Woman's Mission society of
New Hope Church meets regularly,
and is doing its share of Mission
work. Let Others do the same and
the result will be most satisfactory
report to the next session of the asso-
citation.
National Baptist world., 1894-08-31

Thirty-seven miners were killed
by an explosion in mine near Seat
tie, Washington. last Friday morn
ing. Ten Of the number were color.
ed men, most Of whom leave large
families in Door circumstances to
mourn their loss.
National Baptist world., 1894-08-31

ents at once sent for deputy sheriff,
but he has been unable to do any-
thing as yet, for part of the commu-
nifty defends the girl, and says she
is right and shall live with her hus-
band,
National Baptist world., 1894-08-31

NoTICE-Owingssto the fact that
we commence this publication one
week earlier than we had arranged.
the Church directory is not complete
but next week the same will appear
correct up to date.-Ed.
National Baptist world., 1894-08-31

1t is certainly pleasure to read
the reports of churches to their re,
spective Associations. Despite the
hard times and scarcity Of money
the reports show an increase in most
instances over last year, religously
as well as financially. The Baptist
church is unquestiOnably outstrip-
ping other denominations in the in
crease of membership and leads all
others in the matter of monies raised
for all purposes. A brief synopsis of
the proceedings of the Northwestern
Association appears in another col
umn, and it is only necessary to
compare it with the minutes Of last
year to verify our statements. And
what is true of Northwestern is gen.
orally true Of the other Associations
Verify the Baptist Ministry, ably
supported by their churches are "do-
ing something"
The herald., 1894-03-01
THE GRAND OLD MAN.
Gladstone's Alleged Retirement Fro
Ahn Prarn ierahin

Gladstone's Alleged Retirement From
ths Premiership.
LONDON, Feb. 2S.-The Edinburgh
Evening News repeats emphatically that
Gladstone has resigned and that the
premiership has been offered to Rose
berry.
The Times declares that whatever be
done about the premiership, it is GER.
tain home rule will be dropped.
Gladstone is understood to have pro-
posed to his colleagues not to revive the
home rule question by question pledg-
ing the house of commons to take it up
at the next session. The proposal is
said not to have found favor with the
cabinet.
In spite OF the cold, Gladstone drove
in an open phaeton this afternoon to
buckingham palace. He was immedi-
ately admitted to the presence of the
queen. 1t is generally believed he went
to tender his resignation as premier.
Gladstone's interview with the queen
lasted half an hour. Nothing definite
is known of its tenor. Among the host
OF rumors the general opinion is that
Gladstone has either resigned or will
shortly do so.
The Associated Press was subsequent
ly assured by Gladstone's private secre-
tary that the premier had not resigned
and that the situation was unchanged,
The Chronicle maintains that, al
though Gladstone has not resigned, he
will probably do so, either when parlia-
ment is prorogued or when it reas-
eemblea next session.
The herald., 1894-03-01
FLASHES FROM ABROAD.
A Great Political Sensation
Sprung in Paris.
An Intrigue Involving Many
High PersOnages.
Several Have Already Lost Their Jobs
as Consequence.
GladstOno's Alleged Retiremeut From
tho Premiership - The Parrish
Councils Bnl-GeneraI
Foreign News.
By the Associated Press

By the Associated Press
PARIS, Feb. 2s.-[Copyrightsd, 1894,
by the Associated Press. IA sensation
has been occasioned in this city and
elsewhere by an article in Figaro, in
which the car of Russia, Princess Marie
d'Orleans, wife of Prince WaldemRr of
Denmark, Count de Beachamp, French
military attache at Copenhagen, General
Boriue, eecretary-general and chief OF
the military household of President Car
not, and others play conspicuous roles.
Some idea of the gravity OF the revela-
tions may be gathered from the tact that
Premier Cesimi r-Perier today submit
ted to President Carnot for his signature
a decree removing Count d'Auney, ex-
minister to Copenhagen, from the dipo'
matte service, owing to his connection
with the affair.
The revelations are associated with the
Franco Russian alliance, and appear to
be, generally speaking, the result Of in
trigues carried on behind the backs Of
the Dupuy ministry. The chiet incident
mentioned in connection with the reve-
lations is IN alleged attempt to obtain.
idea of the czar's real feeling on the
scope of the Franco Ruseian alliance.
With this object in view, Captain Beau
champ is SAID to have approached the
princess, telling her of the Information
required by the French government, or,
rather, by President Carpot. The prin-
cess, according to the story, is said to
have replied vaguely to the suggestions
OF Captain Bssuchsmp, who subsequent-
" handed four written questions 10 the
favorite OF the czar, asking the princess
to try and obtain answers to them.
Later Captain Beauchsmp wrote to the
princess, saying the reply was awaited
at the Elysee palace.
Then it seems it occurred to the prin-
cess that she could not allow the matter
to proceed further without placing her
eelf in false position towards the
French government, and consequently
ehe sent for the French minieter at Co
penhagen. Count d Anney, and informed
him that she felt bound not to leave the
government in the dark in regard to
what was going on. The facts were i'm.
mediately communicated to the French
government, and it appears the princess
was persuaded to give up the questions.
The Dupuy cabinet few days later
came to grief, and when the present
ministry was formed the French minis
ter to Denmark, Count d'Aunsy, went to
Paris and delivered the documents to
Premier Casimir- Perier, with the result
already told.
In conclusion it may be mentioned
that Captain Beauchamp has been re-
called from Copenhagen and given one
years leave OF absence.
The herald., 1894-03-01
LOSS OF .1HG KEAKsARGE.
Lieutenant Lyman Thinks InAccurate
Char.e Caused 1t.

Lieutenant Lyman Thinks inaccurate
Char.s Caused 1t.
New YORK, Feb. 28.-The inquiry
into the loss OF the Kearssrge was con-
tinued today. Lieutenant Lyman, nav
igator of the Kearsarge, made the start
ling assertion that since the wreck OF
the Kearsarge he had reason to believe
Roncador reef ia from three to five
miles to the westward of it's position as
shown on the chart. He thought this
from the results OF observations taken 20
minutes before the Kearsarge struck,
and while camping on the key observa-
tions were taken by other officers with
results which confirmed his calculations.
Lieutenant Lyman thought, however,
the chronometer used in making the
observations on the key had been dam
aged in taking it ashore. The chart
used is made from a survey taken in
1885, and Lieutenant Lyman thought
the method of taking the latitude aud
longitude in those days was not as accu-
rate as now.
Lieutenant Lyman was ssked to sum
the reasons, as he understood them, for
the wreck OF the Kearsarge.
"The loss of the ship was due partly
to improper charting, partly to currents
setting in the opposite direction from
that anticipated. and partly to our not
having sighted the reef before dark, !"
said the lieutenant.
This finished Lieutenant Lyman's ex-
animation and the court. adjourned.
The herald., 1894-03-01
THE NICARAGUA CANAL.
THREE BILLS BEFORE CONGRESS
REGARDING 1T.
Representative Geary Wants tho Gov
ernment to Build and own It-A
Congregational Committee to
Investigate 1t.

WASHINGTON, Feb. ga resolution
calling for complete congressional in
vestigation of the affairs OF the Mic
aragua Canal company and looking to
governmental control OF the canal has
been introduced in the house by Repre-
sentative Geary OF California. 1t pro-
vides that special committee of five be
appointed by the speaker to investigate
and report as to the condition, financial
and otherwise, of the Nicaragua Mari
time Canal company as to what moneys
have been received by the company and
how they were expended; what prog
ress has been made in constructing
the canal is to be considered.
as well as the compsny's abil-
ity to construct it,; whether
the repeal of the company's charter will
promote the public good.
Two other plans regarding the Mica
ragua canal are before this congress.
One proposed by Senator Morgan of
Alabama provides that the government
should guarantee the bonds of the canal
company. Representative Doolittle of
Washington introduced resolution for
a committee of investigation, which
should visit the Nicaragua canal.
Representative Geary said: 81 be-
lieve the government should buy that
canal, should own it and manage it. 1t
ia needed link in our coastwise trade.
1t rests with this government to COM
plete the work, as it has the power to
do, and there is no other to take hold Of
it. We should know how much money
has been expended on the canal; what
the plant is worth, and how much will
be required to complete it. The gov
ernment should take the work off the
company's hands, paying them fairly
for what they have sunk, and complete
it. The plan of linking the government
into partnership with the COM
pany to guarantee it's bonds would
be impractical and might lead to COM
plications. consider the Frelinghuy-
seIf treaty with Nicaragua good one,
but perhaps it will be necessary to en-
ter into a new treaty if this government
is to control the canal. l do not fear
that foreign capital will secure control
of the project, nor am prepared to say
it would be an infringement Of the
Monroe doctrine if foreign influences
should control, this being purely mat
ter OF trade. 1t would be good business
policy, however, for the United States
to push the canal to completion"
The herald., 1894-03-01
BENNIE IS DEVILISH Sly
Ex-President Harrison All
Things to All Men.
He Makes Silver Speeches in
Colorado.
Large Crowds Addressed From the
Platform of His Car.
The ColOrRd oans Informed That He Is
. Great Friend OF the White
MetaI-A Brighter Day
DaWninK.
Nv the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
LA JUNTA, Colo : Feb. 28.-Ex-Presi-
dent Harrison and party passed through
La Junta today. The ex-president made
a few remarks, congrstulsting the peo-
pie of Colorado on their pluck and
energy in stemming the hard time Of
adversely. At Lamar, Colo., ex-Presi-
dent Harrison was greeted by the Lamar
band and large coneou rec OF citizens.
In remarks he said he believed within
year foreign nations will be compelled
to agree to an international silver con-
ference.
TRINIDAD, Colo, Feb. 29.-Ex-Presi-
dent Harrison was met at the depot by
q committee headed by the mayor and
fully 1000 people. After being serenaded
by band. General Harrison wss intro
duced to the crowd and delivered a
speech. He expressed qualification at
the reception he received "as a private
citizen, whose occupation just now was
that of school teacher"
Alter discussing the tariff issue, Har-
rson said: "You have another interest
out here which you have asserted with
alton, and that is the silver question
Now, l say to you today, what said
when | was president and what alwaya
believed, that the larger use of silver for
money and the coinage of silver on q
basis to be agreed upon, that would
maintain its parity with gold, would be
good ior the whole world. l do not
believe we could run free coinage
ourooIuao uuhiIa tho EurOnaan OOU-
ernments are pursuing the policy
they have been pursuing with silver.
But, my fellow citizens, there are clear
indications now in England and in Ger
many, that they are feeling the scarcity
of gold and its prostrating effects upon
industries. | believe these two great
countries are nearer right today than
they have been for the last 20 years.
They are all considering favorably the
question of larger and freer uee
OF silver as a money metal and bimet-
allism has gained strength in England.
l think these countries will come to the
next silver conference with greater
readiness than any in recent years. and
will agree with US upon basis for the
larger use OF silver as money. l would
have been glad if this could have been
accom- plished while l was at Washing
ton. l wonld rather have signalized my
administration by that act than by any
other that | know of. [Cheers.
thank you for listening to this speech.
| did not intend to make it; possibly
may be sorry ior having made it. Cries
OF 'Neverl'l | have spoken with frank-
ness and that interest in public affairs
which take now as private citizen" I"