Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-07-21
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Richmond, July 20--The Dover Bap-
list Association is heart and soul
against intemperance and polygamy. At
its session to-day it adopted resolutions
against both these evils. and the de-
bates thereon were full of interest.
Monroe Baptist Church was received
into the association without dissent.
and the application of the Hartman
s(TennO Church was turned BACK.
AT the session yesterday the assocla-
tion appointed Professor John Pollard
and Rev. Messrs. r. B. Collier and q.
+. Williams a committee 10 report rec
concentrations concerning Cd the
Young Peoples Movement, CD The
Liquor Traffic and go The Seating of
Congressman Roberts. of Utah.
The same gentlemen were appointed
as a committee to arrange for the
proper celebration next year of the
Baptist history OF the century just
closing.
Professor Pollard this morning re-
ported the views of the majority. him.
self and Rev. G. +. Williams. on the
subjects assigned to the committee.
The report heartily approved the pro-
posal for suitable celebration next year
of the Baptist accomplishments during
the century then closing, and recon-
second day of next years meeting be
set aside for the purpose.
The Baptist Young Peoples Union
was warmly commended.
THE LIQUOR TRAFFIC.
When the question of the liquor
traffic was taken up Dr. Pollard report
ed the following:
I'VE look upon the liquor traffic as a
dark blot on our civilization; as a blot
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menace to our free Institutions; besides
being in direct antagonism to the mis-
sion of Him who came into the world
not to destroy men, but to save them.
We therefore urge our churches TO keep
themselves clean from all fellowship
with trade out of which spring pow
,erty, ignorance, misery and death. But
inaSmuch as llquor-selling is a result
as well as a cause of iquor-drinking,
we would urge our members to refrain
conscientiousy from the use of intoXi-
eating liquors as a beverage and ask
our pastors to teach publicly and pri-
vately the perils that come to ndi
yiduals and to the cause from any rule
except that of total abstinence from all
that intoXicates."
A SUBSTITUTE.
The third member OF the committee,
Rev. Mr.. Collier. announced that he
concurred in all OF the report save that
part which pertained 10 the liquor traf-
f1c. He didn't think this was strong
enough and offered the following sub
stitute, which, much to his surprise,
was adopted:
Whereas, The constitution of the
Dover Association permits the with
dfawa1 of fellowships from such church
or churches as may become corrupt in
doctrine or practice,
Resolved, That this association here
by advise each church to withdraw
from. such members as persist in the
sale of intoxicating liquors. either by
retail or wholesale. after they shall
have been kindly and fraternally re-
monstrated with on the subject.
Furthermore, in case any church
shall disregard this advice of the asso-
citation our fellowship shall be with
drawn from such church.
POLYGAMOUS CONGRESSMAN.
The resolutions declaring that the adj
mission of Brigham H. Roberts as a
member of Congress would be a disre-
gard of the laws of the United States
and that 1t would also be a violation OF
the Utah enabling act. We're only pass
ed after Vigorous opposition by Rev
DR.. Charles Fl. Ryland. who thought
the matter should be left alone and ex.
pressed the opinion that he wasn't so
sure that Roberts admission would be
contrary TO our laws or that it would
be violation of the understanding
with which Utah had been admitted
" course he was opposed TO Roberts
on principle, but he didn't think the
question at issue one for the associa-
Sion to pass upon.
WANT BURYING GROUND.
Ihe evergreen Cemetery Association
through their counsel. w. II. Bevcridge
to-day obtained an order from The cir
cult Court of Henrico County, enioining
ana restraining w. II. Kennon his
asents, attorney and all others for him
from buying or procuring a deed for
aSne public burying ground of the said
association for DELINQUENT texcs Nr
Kennon had filed application to mr..
chase the same. The burying ground is
an Henrico county. adjoining Oakwooa
cemetery.
CANDIDATES.
Richmond gentleman who has late
~ visited Goochand says Hon. Penn
broke Petit will have no opposition for
Inc democratic nomination for The
county and F1uvanna.
Hon. X. G. Southall, of Amelia is in
me city. He has no opposition for the
House. -'' ''e
HOTEL SOLD.
The Windsor Hotel, situated at the
corner OF Eignth and Franklin streets.
was sold at noon to-day to DR.. George
Corrie, the price paid being 50 900. s,rhe
sale was effected by Messrs. j. b. Elan
Mr.. ". @, Pilkinton. of Powbaton
came to Richmond to-day and conferred
With his counsel. He will return home
This afternoon. '''e
YOUNG EVENSEN DROWNED.
a son Of Mr.. Christian Evensen. the
wei known restauranteur of this CITY.
VINO al one time resided In Norfolk, was
crowned this afternoon while bathing
IN James river back of the Richmond
e1cc Company. AT this writing the body
has not been recovered.
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