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and heaped all manner of epithets and
abuse upon him. When he had finished
Elder Trotman said, You have taken
advantage of me. You thought that as
| was minister you could talk as it
might please you. Before / was min
ister you would have put your head in
the fire before you would have said these
Things. | feel no unkindness towards
yOu nor am | at all mad; but | am gO-
ing TO whip you right now for your good
and for the glory of God" He gave him
a decent thrashing and told him to go,
telling him that he would pray to the
Lord to soften his heart and lead him the
right way" / have understood the man
changed his way and ever after led Il
Christian life. There were, in his day,
few more earnest Christian workers than
Elder Quentin Trotman.
Elder Thompson was of commanding
appearance. had fine head, and in per-
son was attractive. His voice was
strong-in fact, powerful-and few voices
had more scope. He was an effective
speaker. He was strong in argument
and preached more to the understanding
than to feeling or excitement; and yet
at times he would draw pictures touch
ing and heart-rending. He was rarely
fgurative. but dealt in stubborn facts,
and planted himself upon the Divine
teachings Of the Bible. He rarely preach
ed under an hour and frequently oc-
cupied two hours but he did not tire his
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woods and become engaged in fervent
and agonized prayer
| remember Elder Thompson well as
he appeared in his frequent journeys
from place to place in the circuit of lis
appointments. l remember the looks of
his sulky and his fine sorrel horse, seem
ngly conscious of the worth of his bur
den, and whose reputation in that sec
ton was alike to that of Bucephalus IN
Macedon.
In old Parker's Meeting House, near
the town limits, l have seen hundreds
gathered, and the crowded road still ad-
ding more. / have seen the aisles occu-
pied, and the windows filled with earnest
listeners, anxious to hear every word
that fell from the lips of this godly man.
The old church walls and the shady
groves of Mt. Carmel, Mt. Tabor and
Potecasi, sacred from past association,
yet recall his wisdom and his power and
his goodness. From the old cypress on
the river bank, familiar to every school
boy, ! have seen on the other side this
follower of the Lord. with uncovered
head, stand we'll in the waiting waters
with 30 happy souls around him, await
ing that Divine ordinance which witness
ed the beginning Of a new life and sin
renounced and holiness embraced. /
have heard his deep, musical voice pro-
claim those sacred utterances, grand and
prophetic: II baptize thee in the name
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drawn. In course of time the final vote
came up before the association, and
doubt hung upon the issue. just as the
vote was put. DIR. Wheeler discovered
the plans did not provide for basement
and moved a postponement, Mr.. Forey,
seeing that delay would lose all. arose,
and with earnestness said: my dear
brother Wheeler withdraw your motion,
and let the vote be taken Don't let so
trivial a matter interrupt this great
work. Let ms erect the building and
then we will dig the basement after
wards"
1t is much to be desired that more
fitting pen should have portrayed the
life and character of so earnest and SEN
sible Il man as the late George NJ.
Thompson. He was honorable and ex-
allied in nature, firm in his discharge of
duty, frank and free from any decep-
tion or guile, constant in his convictions,
ready to confront any obstacle or meet
any responsibility in support Of his con
victions. He honored and loved his
church and defended its tenets without
reserve, and none could appalI or make
him afraid.
Little incidents concerning him viii
be of interest and | win relate one or
two.
One Mr.. Swami was an expert dancing
master, and opened a dancing school in
the town. The Juvenile feet we're heel
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stitutions of learning, welding an en-
larged influence, which has sent from
its walls some of our brightest intellec-
tual lights whose names have added
lustre to the States history, and whose
records have done so much to establish
and maintain the integrity and the in
tcllectualism Of North Carolina.
For the last fourteen years of his life
he was regular attendant on the meet
ings of the Baptist State convention, and
NJ the time Of his death was on his way
to attend its sessions in LOuisburg; but
the end suddenly came, and his days
and his usefulness and his influence were
ended.
In 1S43 the church at Murfreesboro
was organized, and Elder Thompson was
one of the leading members of the pres
bytery. Soon thereafter nice church
edifce was erected in the large grove
near Mrs. Lawrence's residence. Re-
Gently consuming fire threatened its
demolition. The Baptist parsonage, the
Episcopal church and several other
buildings were destroyed, but this an
cient landmark which thy fathers hath
set was not removed, but was happily
saved, and stands now as an enduring
monument of the past, and as beacon
light for the decades of coming time.
1t was through Elder Thompson's IN
strumentality that the first Baptist
school was organized in the town of
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ing and toeing it around in no small cir
cunt. Elder Thompson didn't like it, and
was not slow in having his say" about
it, and he had the nerve to pounce down
on Swami with gloves off J." He thought
1t the work and forerunner of the devil,
and declared it ought not to be patroniz-
ed Swami, who was of eXcitable tenn
perament, became much angered and ap-
peared on the street with a horsewhip,
and declared he "was going to horse
whip Thompson" Some one told Elder
Thompson of Swann's threats. He very
calmly said, You go and tell Mr.
Swami l have made no personal refec-
ton upon him; nor have | any feeling
against him; but if he come at me with
that horsewhip / will take him across
my lap and l will assure him that for
some time thereafter it will be much
more comfortable for him to stand up
than it will be for him to sit down.
Elder Thompson had the nerve and the
power to do this; and he would have done
it for Swann's general good and for the
special advantage of his feet and legs.
Swann's heart failed him; his discretion
came to his aid. she busted" his school
and Jumped" the village. If there has
ever been another dancing school in the
town of Murfreesboro from then till
now. | have yet to find it out.
This brings to mind an incident of an
other Baptist preacher of much power
and influence, the Rev. Quentin Trot-
man, of Gates county, a coadjut0r Of
Elder Thompson. In his early manhood
he was reckless and fearless, and pos
sibly wild and dissipated. He was
strong and finely proportioned. and was
a quick and ready fighter. People chose
rather to avoid him than to get in his
way. He soon however, quit his evil
way. connected himself with the church,
and became one of the ablest Baptist
ministers in his section. During his min
istry, one who had in the time of his
wild days been well ''drubbed' by him,
meeting him in the road, concluded it
was good time to get even with him.
He accosted him, called him hypOcrite,
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hearers. He was a good singer, with a
clear, faultless voice. | have heard him
sing through from the pulpit the old
hymn, "From Greenland's icy noun
tains," and so delightfully."- was it rem
dered that one good, well-knOwn old
sister, whose instructive inclination WAS
always to sing, and who ordinarily could
not help joining in, ventured not then
to interpOlate her nasal twang.
In the Methodist church on one Occa-
sion much embarrassment and confusion
ensued from two or three fruitless at
tempts to raise the tune. Elder Thomp-
son, being in the church, came to the
rescue and raised the tune, and his clear
voice lowered through the whole hymn.
He was ready and quick at repartee,
and was never at a loss for an apt reply.
He happened to be in the store of u
worthy Methodist. with one of the lady
members of his church, when a sprink-
ling rain came up, and the good old
lady requested the loan of an umbrella.
The merchant readily complied, and
quizzicaly interpased, "Why. I thought
YOU Baptists didn't mind getting wet
Elder Thompson quickly retorted MY
dear sister. tell our good Methodist
DlOliItI liidI We uO ilOl luIIAt StbtlllS Wtl
in the right way, but we don't want to
be sprinkled under any circumstances. -
Reference has been made to his ex-
tended and successful work in Halifax
county. AT this period there was living
in that county a Methodist preacher of
much reputation. Their style of preach
ing was quite diverse. The one was
deep, reasoning and combative; the 9th
er was ornate, finished and thrilling.
Thomas G. Lowe was eminently gifted
in forensic show, and | think only mod
erately educated, but he was the most
charming and grandly eloquent pulpit
orator l ever heard. And yet, at times,
he would lose the thread of his discourse
(he never preached from manuscript.
stand in perpleXity for a moment. and
if failing to recover. would run his hands
violently through his hair, and. like a
maniac, rush from the pulpit into the
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Gr0at Baptist Preacher
A Sketch of Rev. George NJ Thompson by Mr.. Pulaski
CoWper.
Baptist Historical Papers }

magnify and establish sure and abid
ing foothold for his denomination.
In letter from DR.. Samuel J. Wheel
er, secretary of the Chowan association.
to President Samuel Wait dated Muir
freesboro, September 8, 1871, he writes
in part as follows:
eve are much pleased with brother
Jacks. If we wish to accomplish any
thing in the home missionary department
let us send brother Jacks and brother
for three months. | can almost venture
to prophesy that before the three months
have expired, the whole body will be
revolutionized. If nothing else be done
at convention, let this be DONE Brother
Jacks is a man of a thousand, and my
bishop is just the man to accompany
him. Yours truly,
IS. J. WHEELER"
From records, accurate and determ-
nate, left by Elder Thompson. it is
shown that during his connection with
the Chowan association he baptized
within its bounds eleven hundred souls
the evidence of a glorious service on his
part and peculiarly gratifying to the
numerous members of mighty and in
fuential Christian denomination
lie recognized and appreciated the
need of an educated ministry in this
State, and in this line, from its concep
tion, he was one of the original incor
porators, and a trustee up to the time
of his death, of Wake Forest college, an
institution of high character and
now one of our established in
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Murfreesboro. He was in attendance
at one of Wake Forests commandments,
and induced one of the graduates. the
late Reverend Archibald Mcdowell. to
come to AutfreesborO and open this
school. This was the planting of the
Chowan Baptist Female Institute. an
institute of high repute throughout the
State. and which has sent out into the
world hundreds, yes, thousands, of cul-
tured, refined and Christian young wO-
men whose influence has been marked.
and many of whom became the mothers
of the States best peOple-a credit to.
the State and to its founders, living and
dead.
The institute was started under the
auspices of DR.. Mcdowell in the old
academy on the Banks property, about
the centre of the town. Mrs. Banks had
carried OH large female school up to
the time of her death. After Mrs.
Banks. male school was conducted by
that good and holy man, John Prichard.
This writer was one of his scholars. and
recognizes useful lessons then instled.
He was too tender-hearted to whip hard
or often. but bad boys must get it some
times, and what the writer got was of
permanent service in after life.
The institute prospcred, and DR.. Nc
Dowel retiring, was succeeded by Rev
Martin Forey. Mr.. Forey was dgni-
fed and energetic. and never relaxed his
energies until he succeeded in having
erected the beautiful and imposing col
lcge building now standing about half
a mile south of the town, the pride as it
should be, Of every Baptist within the
limits of the State.
Upon Mr.. Forey's retiring a few years
later. Mr.. Mcdowell again took charge
and devoted his life to its interests. and
died in its service. His record is known,
and it will bear testimony to good and
faithful servant.
A little incident about the building of
the college may be recited.
Mr.. Forey had much difficulty in get
ting the college, though the plans were
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SAID NAVAL COMMANDERS.

To the Editor of the New York Herald:
Says Schley to Cervera, Come out and
be shot
For you'll never get home, sir, 1
Says Cervera to schley, with wink to
I'm extremely obliged, but I'd rather
lay by"
And the willy Cervera stayed there
Says Sampson to Schley, "Why, Win
field oh. why
Did you let this cute dagO get imp"
SAYS Schley unto Sampson, Il battered
the forts,
But Sampson was feeling quite put out
of sorts
And they both were immersed in cha
grin.
Says Sampson to Schley, lets bottle
him up"
And they did it with consummat ease.
For the big Merrimac, with fame in
her stack,
Went into the channel and never came
back,
And now she is under the seas.
Says Sampson to Schley, "That cork's
pretty tight,
And how in the world can we pull itY'
Says Schley unto Sampson, 81 really
don't know,
For we haven't corkscrew that's able.
! trOw,
And it cannot be done with bullet"
Says Admiral Dewey to Sampson and
Schley,
AS they paced up and down ON the
deck,
If you can't pull cork from a bottle,
my friends,
Don't sit still and think till the universe
ends.
But d-n it. just break off the neckr'
New York, June Z, 1898. w.
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On the twenty-eighth of last month the
President of the United States, for the
first time in thirty years, inspected the
condition and witnessed the manoeuvres
of an army prepared to take the field
against the enemies of the nation. This
notable review took place at Camp Alger,
twelve miles from Washington, where
14,OO0 men of the National Guard of
eight States have been sworn into the
Federal service and are encamped,
awaiting orders TO go to the front.
President Mckinley is an old soldier
and his long and active experience in the
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Civil War has taught him the strength
and weakness of volunteer armies. The
parade. therefore. was no mere formal
matter-it meant business. No detail in
the appearance of the men and their
equipment escaped the trained and
watchful eye of the President, and he
was constantly pointing ont to Secretary
Alger who stood beside him, the visible
evidences of the lack Of preparation for
active campaigning. 1t must be ac-
knowledged that such defects were eX-
tremely noticeable, but the President was
assured that the equipment would be
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thoroughly completed before another
week was over.
From Il spectacular point of view the
parade was completely satisfactory, and
the march past, as illustrated by a pic
ture in Harper's Weekly, was stirring
and impressive. The enthusiasm and
physical condition of the soldiers en-
voked much admiration from the Presi-
dents party, and all the military au-
thorities agreed that the hardy looking
men, with proper accountrements and
arms would make as fine body of troops
as could be wished for.
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/ am sorry for the American Spanish
war. We had to fight, or in ten years
we would be licking each other The
war with Spain is safety valve. 1t
will keep the boiler from bursting, / be-
lieve.-Sam Jones.
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After the review President Mckinley
made a long tour of inspection around
the camp, in order to satisfy himself con
cerning its condition by personal and
careful observation. Every regiment
greeted him with hearty cheers and Of
iicers and privates were unanimous in
their satisfaction over his visit. Indeed
the entire nation is to be congratulated
that its present Executive is desirous and
fitted to take an active and effective part
in preparing the forces of the country
for war.
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New York. Aug. 6.-The Journal
prints a cablegram from Hong Kong,
purporting to give the text Of the mes
sage sent by A~guinaldo 10 Consul Gen
eral wildman. The message is dated
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Other lines have declared their inten-
ton of following its lead.
Blame for the necessity for these re-
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Pacific. That line. the Milwaukee a
ST. Paul declares in its notice, brought
about a war of rates TO Alaskan points.
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tarins-affeCted the C~hicago-St. Paul
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The reductions made viii AFFECT not
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NE BROKE HIS LEFT ARM
Knocked Out Armstrong at the
Lenox Club.
COULDN'TMEETODONNELL
Jefriee, the California Heavy Weight,
Was Confident OF Defeating Both
HIS Opponents 1t Was
Very one-Sided.

New York, Aug. Slim Jeffries, the
much heralded heavyweight pugil.st
from California, was &c have fought
Bob Armstrong and Steve ODonnsH
for 10 rounds each before the LenoX
Athletic club tonight. but he was only
able to carry out half Of his proposed
task. He met Armstrong and defeated
him, but in doing so he shattered ms
left arm and was unable to meet
o'ponnell. This was an unfortunate
thing. both for Jeffries and the club, as
the former felt perfectly confident Of
defeating both men. and the managers
of the club were sorry to be compelled
TO disappoint their patrons.
Many shrewd Judges of oxers are
satisfied that Jeffries is a promising
and coming pugilist, n they nope that
the injury TO his arm will not be serl-
ous.
Armstrong went at IL rather care
fully at first. There was considerable
sparring and some blows were eN-
changed. Armstrong received some
hard labs. BY the beginning of the
sixth round Bob was aware that he
was up against a stiff game and went
at II accordingly. The result was that
Ill lHt " wa
but game up to the last. He jabhed
bis left on the face and Jeffries hooked
his right on the ribs. Jim then upper
cut him with his left on the face and
tabled the same glove to the face.
Jeffries continued this line of attack
all through the round and Bob did not
land a blow.
Round 10-They shook hands at the
referees bidding and Jeffries hooked
his right on the ribs. They exchanged
Iefts on the face, and after a great deal
Of foot work, Jeffries put Bob on mis-
back with a left swing on the head.
Bob took eight seconds to rest, and
when he came up Jeffries hooked light
and left on the jaw. These blows daZed
Bob, but Jeffries kept pounding him
and Armstrong ran TO the ropes With
out making an attempt TO strike back.
IT was all one-sided now, and although
Bob stayed the limit, he did so by -un-
ming away from the big fellow. The
referee declared Jeffries the winner.
while Armstrong; friends were telling
the colored man that he a done well
Armstrong certainly stood the GAR
fairly well. but he was far out
classed.
Those who were near the ring side
looked at Jeffries injured hand. and II
was certainly in very bad shape
O'Donnell entered the ring and said hC
would box Armstrong to pacify the
audience, but Armstrong had he'd
enough and refused to go on.