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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-05-07
Southern BaptiSts.

The following editorial from this
weeks Richmond Religious Herald will
be of great interest to our Baptist
friends.
For the purposes of this article We
do not take, in what we have to say.
any account of the colored Baptists.
They are an Vulnerable host. Scarcely
anything has yet been achieved in the
way of making them effective in the
conversion of the world. Something
not much has been done by way of
arousing n informing the conscience
of some portion of this vast. undis-
ciplined mass, and leading them into a
larger and more intelligent conception
of pure and undefiled religion. The ne
groes have been freed just thirty-twO
~years-abCut the estimated life of one
generation. A third of a century is not
much in the life of a race. We must
be patient and forbearing and helpful
in u attitude toward and interest in
the tremendous task of trying to lift
and save the brother in black"
But h figures and facts and argu-
ments of this article are concerned
with the white Baptists resident in the
territory Of the Southern Baptist con-
vention. The first fact which breaks
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-05-07
Hubbard Bros. & Co.'S Cotton Letter,

NN' AOAN
At the advance the demand from
spinners at home and abroad was
checked by the rapid upward move
ment not by any recession in trade or
increase in the supply, but simply by
a feeling among that the
and would be lost. In this conclusion.
they were correct as their partial with
drawal from the markets has caused
a recressiOn in values of nearly a dol
lar a bale. AS the markets have been
without speculation the recession has
come quickly and the bearish feeling
so long prevalent again dominates the
trade. We find the south also disposed
to be bearish on their belief that the
coming crop will be a large ms follow
ing the failures Of the last two seasons.
This feeling is not an unnatural II
when the desire to raise a large crop
is now the prevailing hope throughout
the entire cotton belt, but up to the
present time the weather conditions as
a whole do not justify the current be-
lief and all depends upon the season
from now on. Every effort will be
made to raise as much cotton as posi-
bic. but we have no idea that the plant
ers will neglect to raise a food crop
this season. There are as usual, two
opinions held by the trade. The bulls
believe the consumption Of cotton will
reduce the supplies to the lowest point
in years and that the demand for the
staple will not only sustain, but ad-
vance prices. Their premises cannot
be denied by the bears who offer the
view that the prospects for the grow
ing crop must improve during May and
June, and the spinners therefore will
he content to wait as long as possible.
for the new crop. thereby preventing
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-05-07
VanIaer.
400 and 40i n. Fourth Street.
The Only Independent PI0nO House IN The CITY.

We have not only high grade"
Pianos, but medium, as we'll as cheap
makes.
AS we buy our instruments right
out we can sell Ito say nothing OF the
superior grades) for what consignment
dealers have to pay when they settle.
Again, when Pianos are consigned, the
dealer has to sell what Is sent. new
ones, old ones. Indifferent ones, which
is rather risky business.
You can form no idea OF Pianos
where only a single make in kept.
AS We pay for our goods, we can de-
mand the best. and We instantly re-
turn any defective instruments. Cali
and see us before purchasing and you
will see that everything is as we rep
resent It. We state facts, not fiction.
Pianos carefully and properly tuned
at correct prices by Prof. j. q. Russell.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-05-07

of severing it from the annual meeting
of the great convention, and at a later
period, during meeting give a week
to the consideration of topics of gen.
eral interest.
The conference is one ofthe legitimate
outgrOwths of the prevailing spirit Of
education throughout the south. The
steady advancement of it's interest has
been commensurate with the progress
Of education throughout the Southern
States.
The seventh annual session of the
church, corner Grace and Fourth streets
in this city today. The exercises begin
this morning at $50 o'clock. The Off
GERS of the conference are twO-a preSi-
dent and a secretary. President Saw
age, Of the Southwestern university,
Jackson, Tennessee. is the presiding
officer Of the body, and DR.. b. F. Riley,
of the University Of Georgia, Is the
secretary. Many distinguished educa-
tors reached the city on yesterday and
last night in order to be in attendance
upon the meeting. Others are expected,
to arrive this morning, in order to par
ticipate. Many important papers upon
vital topics are to be read and discussed
during the day. We learn that the
public are cordially invited to be pres
ent. The following is the programme
Of this important meeting:
PROGRAMME.
/. Social Life Of Students: It's Needs
and Helps-President S. D. Jones B..
l.. South West Virginia institute.
2. What an Aluminus can do for his
COllege-Professor A. P. Montague,
Phi. D. Columbian University.
8. Model College Course for Young
Women-Vice President John w. Mil
lion, Hardin College, Mo-; President
r. G. Patrick, Judson Institute, Ala.
4. UNCONVENTIONAL and State Schools
c. G. Brown, D.. D. Sumter, S. C.;Pro-
fessor B. F. Riley, D. D., University
Of Georgia.
5. Separate, or Observation-Disclosures
r. G. Burleson, D. D. LII. D.. Bay
lor University, Texas; President w.
Pope Yeaman. D. D.. Grand River
College, Mo-.
6. Bible Study in COllegeS-ProfeSSOr
Thomas Hume. D. D., University Of
North Carolina; Professor w. r. Gull
lom, Wake Forest College, N. c..
Z. How to Bring Our Denominational
Institutions closer to the Churches?-
President c.. F.. James. D.. D.. Joan
oke Female College. Va; T. T. Eaton,
D. D.. Louisville. KY.
s. should Discipline be Divided Be-
tween Faculty and Students?-Pro-
fessor Collier Cobb, A. M, University
Of North Carolina; Professor r. E.
Gaines, NJ. A, Richmond College. Va.
9. What is a COllege-ProfessOr S. E.
Jones, A. NJ, Carson and Newman
College. Tenn: President ] G. Lille,
A. M, Central Baptist College, Ark.
10. The Study of History in Colleges,
Chaplain J. William Jones, D. D.,
Miller School. Va; President F. L..
Riley, y. NJ, Phi. D., Hillman College,
Miss.
NJ. NJ. RILEY.
w. T. LOWREY,
w. S. RYLAND,
Committee.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-05-07
Mr.. Tom Barrow Not Dead.

The Messenger is truly glad to learn
thai Mr.. Tom Barrow, of Smithfield,
Va, the we'll known travelling repre-
sentative Of Messrs. E. Greenfield, Son
& Co, of New York, is still in the land
of the living. 1t was reported that he
had died suddenly in Richmond, Va,
and was 50 published in The Messenger
yesterday on information received in
Wilmington through some travelling
men who heard it. Mr.. Barrow's
friends here, and a number of his trav-
cling friends who happened to be in
the city, were greatly distressed at
the report of his death, and when it
was learned that it was not true, there
was great rejoicing.
The Messenger yesterday wired Mr..
Barrow's house concerning the report
following answer
New York, May 5, 1897.
Editors Messenger:
The report is false. Tom Barrow en-
joys good health.
E. GREENFIELD, SON & co.
Now that Mr.. Barrow is still in the
flesh, The Messenger will take this
opportunity to apologize to him for the
head over the announcement in these
columns yesterday. The sad news was
headed, "An Unknown Drummer
Dead" The head was written "a Well
known Drummer Dead" but the other
version was overlooked in the proof
reading. No drummer or the road is
better known or has more friends than
Mr.. Barrow.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-05-07
Made Another Mistake.

At the phrenologist's general invita-
ton a big man with a smoothly shaver
face. pig nose and prominent chin
stepped Upon the stage and took his
seat.
The phrenologist felt his hea care
fully for awhile, and then said:
This subject shows a gentle and
mild disposition, and has unusually
we'll developed organs Of benevolence
and love for his fellow-men. He is
tender-hearted, and loves 10 relieve the
sufferings Of others Now. sir. what
is your profession?"
The big man smiled, and said: II
am a nurse In a charity hospital, sir"
and the audience. which had opened
its mouth To yell when the nan ack-
nowledged TO being a prize fighter,
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-05-07

Washington, May 5.-The statue
erected on the Smithsonian grounds to
the OF the late Professor Sam
uel Gross. Of Pennsylvania, was unveil-
ed this afternoon. The members OF the
Congress of American PHYSICIANS. now
in session here, attended the exercises
in q body.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-05-07
Assignee'S Sale

RIDS WILL BE RECEIVED AND EN-
t%ertained until May 10, 1897. at l. o'clock
m, for the purchase OF the balance OF
stock Of Boots, Shoes, Clothing, Tobacco
and Cigars then unSOld which was con-
veyed to me 10y Deed OF Assignment made
by III. Burkhimcr. Inventory can bc seen
at store, northeast corner Front ana Mar
ket streets. a. j. HOWELL.
my = Su tn thu st Assignee.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-05-07
The Southern Educational Baptist Con
ference.

Among the many adjuncts which
have come to be attached to the South
ern Baptist convention is that or the
southern Baptist Educational confer
ence. It was organized at Birmingham,
Alabama, in 1891 and has grown to
such proportions that it's friends are
beginning to consides the ACCESSIBILITY
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-05-07
A. G. ~Spaulding Dead.

Buffalo, n. Y, May 5.-Albridge
Gerry Sp~-.ding. known as the father
Of the green hack died today at his
home in - ~ aged S. years.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-05-07
Warren's Prices on Candies.

Huyler's mixed, Coo per pound; Low
ney's mixed chocolate, 35c per pound;
Vanilla Cream Chocolates. extra nice,
14c per pound. We are sole agents for
above goods. Guaranteed fresh.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-05-07
SOME OF THE ARRIVALS YESTER-
DAY.

Among the delegates who arrived IN
the city yesterday were the following:
Judge j. H. Hudson. of BENEFITS
VILE. s. C. H is a guest of the Hon.
George Rountree.
DIR. w. G. Lindsay, the distinguished
nastor OF the First Baptist church, Co
lumbia, s. c.
The Rev. j. c. Russell OF DalIas'
Tex. the noted evangelist. MI. Rus
sell hopes to spend three months IN
evangelical work in North Carolina.
Bv the way, he is a native of Mecklen-
burg county, and during the war served
three months in Wilmington and vicin-
itv as assistant chaplain ofthe Eleventh
( North Carolina regiment.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-10-11
DANIEL DAVIS Garfield.

President General OF the T. S. s: knowing you
70 he especially Interested in all the members OF the
r : s write TO tell YOU about one who has been
a .shut-in" most OF the time for two years-Mrs /.
j Smith. or Coram. Suffolk County. y. H. "nom
recently visited She Is young mother OF little
fomi,v and has passed through the deep waters OF
anliction and while very anxious 10 be up and do
ing for her dear ones she is obliged TO lie helpless
in bed She Is more cheerful and patient than one
would think It possible under the circumstances.
and think the r. s s. column helps to make her
So She receives the Woman's Page every week
from a friend and finds so much IN II 10 comiort
ami entertain her. She Is making scrapDook OF
se ectlons taken from the I. = ;. column, Out Is
able 10 do only little At time 49,,
/ believe that a bond of sympathy has been formed
hot wecn those who are shut In and the OUTSIDE
world that will not be easily broken. Although
am not A member OF the +. 5. S. you have my pest
wishes for its success sirs' l. ID ~
Ilnhf \
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-10-11
t.xFrRNENTED GRAPE JUICE.

A Sufferer: ANY good common grape VIII make
good unfcrmen;ed grape Juice. The Concord grape
is more frequently used than any ether. because II
is the commones grape Select perfectly ripe fru'i.
Tho Delaware grape makes very agreeable drink
~ this Kind: so do the Concord grape and the de-
cios dark Isabella which II one Of The last OF all
fruits OF the vine 10 rpen.
one cannot vOuch for unfermented grape Juice as
a certain for dyspepsia. Dyspepsia arises from
crcs, riany different causes. and each case
should be treated specially by n physician. Tho
''gIaIc ure-'' Of Europe Fave been successful In
the tiratincE: CT such diseases
t'nfermcnted grape juice Is ready the moment Il
/. made. In the season Of the grape make II as II
Is needed. Simply squeeze out the juice from ripe
grapes. using small press or the hand. You
mans food IL another's poison, and II you are
confirmed invalid you should consult n physician
before trying any cures that he has not pre-
scribed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-10-11
LOTS FOR THE NEW BUILDING.

The lots which tho trustees wish TO secure for
tho nov building are In One-hundred- and-nrst-st.
between the Park and Manhattan-ave. The matter
Will probably be settled IN week Work Will be
begun J.. aoog afterward as possible. and, IL FUNDS
do fan the building VIII he ready for occupancy
next spring The society has money enough now
20 pay for The lots and begin the work. but not
enough TO finish II. 20 II any one wants TO h"lp
on ;hs good mission II women for women her"
IL the opportunity. The treasurer's address * No
- West feminist.
The building now occupied. at No. 2l3 West Fifty
sides being unsuitable. and II has always been a
about IL how 80 much was accomplished there. The
house which H. an old landmark built for
private dwelling by Fernando Wood. and while the
rooms hay. the advantage Of being large. light and
airy they not suited in other respects for col.
lego and hospital work.
In spite OF these difficulties. however. the hospital
does more free work. In proportion 20 ts size than
any other IN the city. During the year ending Sep
iemher % 1876. ii3 free cases were treated in the
hospital and 2222 In the disp"nSarN and during the
last year much more has boon done. Many OF the
hospital cases are Ob-tctrical. ana the faculty Is
famous FOR its skill ~ this. Many other patients
salcswOmcn. whose wages ar" barely SuNlcicnt
pay their board. which makes IL Impossible for
mem to consult physicians whose fees are nigh.
Such applicants thcsc are never refused. II
corner bo found for them
Then ther. IL large and admirably organized
out tient department which gives IRE" ohSt"'rcal
treatment. The whole city Is divided into districts,
each In charg" Of - gradual" OF the college.
and there consultants and chief consultant 10
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-10-11
THE MISSIONARY ALLIANCE
MISS BR1CKENsTEIN'S EARNEST WORK
FOR THE HEATHER.

THROUGH THE POOR CHILDREN OF GREAT
CITY SHE REACHES THE OUTCAsT OF FOR
EIGN LANDS. FOR WHOM THESE LITTLE
ONES WORK AND PRAY.
At the Christian and Missionary Alliance Conven-
ton in session at the American Theatre yesterday
afternoon Miss Brickenstein gave an illustrative
,biect-lesson setting forth her work among the
children Of the slums. Miss Brickenstein Is from
Scranton Penn. and she left her work with the
rich Of that city five years ago TO come among the
poor Of the metropolis 10 work for their reiie'.
but through them TO work for the relief Of the peo-
pie In heather lands.
Yesterday afternoon she gave proof OF her for
eign mission zeal by putting her little army
of Kings children through order Of exercises
for the inspection Of the Christian and Missionary
Alliance Convention. which has been In session
daily during tho last week at the Gospel Taberna-
Gle Eighth-ave. and Forty fourth-st.
Miss Brickenstein gathers her recruits from all
parts of the city. and in her little army OF thirty
she has children of both and Of all natonal-
ties colored as well white.
II teach the white children" said this enthusiast
tic missionary. that II they work for the salvation
Of the souls of the poor little colored children in
Africa they must not be TO standing side by
and they appreciate the point My class this year
has been only recently organized. because from
spring 10 fall so many Of them move away from
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-10-11
ONES WORK AND PRAY

the vicinity OF the mission that recruits have TO be
found and then drilled In the catechism and songs
However. there some here who three
miles TO the class meeting.
LILIES OF THE FIELD"
81 cal the boys the Congo Band and the girls
are called the Lilies Of the Fled and the Roses
OF Sharon In ono year this band Of children has
raised $40 20 send 10 the Congo Free State They
have done this by saving pennies and by corTe-
spordng with some little children in Florida. in
California and In Canada They have DO
nation from Paris. and eIger In their IN
terest in the poor little benghtcd heather children
In foreign lands that they Will walk miles TO save
the nickes given to them for carfare. Las: year
helped the missions in China. and before that time
We aided those in India. but all our work CEN
tres in the Congo Free State"
THE MEETING YESTERDAY.
The principal feature OF interest yesterday IN tho
children's exhibition the Introduction % Master
Campbell. TIE three-year-Gld of Missionary II.
D. Campbell. who, with his wife. has lived for the
last eight years I'm the Congo State. This child
born there and therefore a person OF promi-
hence yesterday. and one In whom the children
recognized an object-lcsson.
Master Campbell is a nnc-ookng l.ttie chap.
His parents here at present on an eight months
furough They will return 10 their labors In April.
1893 but the little boy will BE- left in America to
be educated.
After he had been introduced 70 the audience.
the class OF Kings CnlIoicn' sang several hymns
with appropriate gestures. em,nsiTailng Their
familiarity with the sentiments Miss Brickensicin
wished TO convey TO thcir Youthful minds.
'ir every one called 10 be a missiohary?' qucs-
toned the teacher. The class replied In concert:
NO; called 20 stay at home. These
must pray for the work. and labor for the sub
s'itues whom they send abroad. Oui they are lust
field y" - "
,,"Hcg can We children help In this work." asked
Miss BrickeDstcin.
We pray for the hea hen and deny our
seiyes Ia order 10 send money support The mis-
sionaries."
The children were credit 20 ;heir teacher and
tney replied readily 10 mhny questions relative 10
tns geography OF the Congo country and other gee
lions OF africa.
seln Miss BhckcDficin "Fhey take more ,nterrsi
aa ar. reach TIE gIis 10 scw. Ne ci0the The M
10 come 10 church"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-10-11
A MAN MADE PRESIDENT.
HIS AID DESIRED DURING THE EREC-
TON OF THE NEW BUILDING.
THE woMAN's COLLEGE AND HOSPITAL HoNoRs
DAVE HENNEN NORRIS BY APPOINTING
HIM PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD

DAVE HENNEN NORRIS BY APPOINTING
HIM PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD
OF TRUSTEES
The New-York College and Hospital for Women
has Just conferred a great honor upon Dave Hen
men Morris AT the annual meeting and election
held last Friday evening he was chosen TO be presi-
dent of the Board OF Trustees. this being the nrst
time since 1891 that a man has been selected TOT
this office. I'm fact for any other OF the more
important ones The Rev Henry S. Day was pres-
dent OF the Board OF several years. but every one
had forgotten about that and all are naturally sur
prised at what seemed departure from precedent
but the action was satisfactorily explained 10 u
Tribune reporter by the retiring president, Mrs.
Mary Knox Robinson.
EFT Is all on account OF the new building we are
preparing TO put up" she said. There Will be a
lot OF hard work for the president TO do during me
next year and. Mr.. Morris is willing and able TO
give much OF his time 10 IT, seemed foolish TO re-
ject his services simply because he Is a man. l
suggested his election myself and. though some or
the women objected strongly at first. most OF them
soon began to the wisdom OF IT,
I'VE still keep the baldlce Of power In the hands
OF the women, and when the building Is done.
added Mrs. Robinson. smngly, we VIII show our
gratitude to the by making them take a back
seat"
The other officers elected were: Nine T.. L. Dem
crest. vce-president; Mrs Robinson, treasurer
Mrs. II. l.. Bender and Mrs. Iucius r. WILSON, re-
cordng and corresponding secretaries and Alfred
Hennen Morris. chairman Of the Building Commit
tee Mrs Esther Hermann and William II. Post
were elected members OF the Board OF Trustees.
The other trustees are Mrs. y. l.. MacBrde. Mrs.
Walter Ernest Hope. Andrew j. Robinson. William
Burnet Tuthill, Dr. y l.. MacBride. Emerson
McMillln and Joseph NJ Denel. Mrs. Charlotte
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-10-11

President General OF the r. s. s.: have received
two letters from you. the last weeks ago. Civ
ing addresses where you wished me to send water
orchids ! sent them. and have heard from all the
recipients. have charge OF an invalid for whom
| would be glad OF scraps OF coored silk velvet
for patchwork She needs all the little things |
can do to take her thoughts from her pain and
helplessness II any one will send me SILK pieces
viii gladly send water plants IN eX'hange oo,i se
"''''' d" sunny EMMA NJ sPOONER.
Presldent-General Of the r s s.: The incosed
verses were written when the writer was compelled
to he shut up in a dark little room on a noisy
street In one OF our large cities. II they worth
while use them. II not destroy them Truly yours
AT HOME.
When mans tired
In both body and mind.
Homes the only place
That he's anxious TO nnd
1t may be a palace.
cottage or hut
l. makes little difference
When he's tired, but
It's home.
There are numerous clubs
And pleasure resorts
That provide entertainment,
Refreshments and sports:
There are houses of worship.
With music and prayer,
But when mans tired
lie seeks refuge from care
At home.
At home he Is greeted
BY affections caress;
He doffs all pretensors
OF manners or dress
lie losses the baby
AID torments the dog
or goes to bed early
And sleeps like a log
At home.
The home Is the heart
OF our comfort and cheer,
Made so by the presence
OF those hold dear;
Bv the thought that were smut IN
From all thar annoys.
And nothing can enter
TO disturb our joys
Al home
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-10-11

Nowadays doiles are so common that scarcely n
thought - given "a to why they are 30 called.
saws THE Cincinnati Commcrc!al-Tribune." but
there * IN ll,ercating bit Of history connected
With the name. william the Norman granted some
valuable lands to Robert d'Oyley on the condition
that he should give The crown tabecloth OF three
sl,lIlngs' value AZ each yearly feast or 81. MI
chac These called quit rent cloths. and the
women Of TIA" family u1ed to cmbroldcr them In
various beautiful designs In the course OF year.
the cloths accumulated IN number I'LL they wrT"
nnally used az napkins nj tn" royal iape ana
called doIIies which IL simply corruption OF the
word dOyl.y.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-10-11
cpIrED PEACHES

Spcod peaches delicious. and he following
recipe for making them Is said to he excellent:
Make a syrup OF one pint OF vinegar and four
pounds OF sugar. When It is boiling pour II over
"A peck Of firm peaches. and let them stand over
night. Pour III" syrup of the next morning. and
add 10 It an ounce OF cinnamon. ounce OF cloves.
ard an ounce OF ungrOund mace tput the Inter In
bag made Of checsccloh Let the syrup now
ooil skmming It until Il Is clear Put in the
peaches and let them "sca.d." then remove them
and put them IN Jars. Boil the syrup again until
y-u have only enough 70 cover the peaches. tnen
pour g. boiling. over the fruit and let tho Jars