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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-06-16

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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-06-16
Plumbing.

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Modern plum bling is faultless.
Ours is modern plumbing.
Let US makes estimates for
you.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-06-16

Mr.. Young has, as heretofore
stated in The ARGUS. been considered
by many other cities for superintend-
ent, and has had the refusal of other
important positions.
Prof. Hussey, of Geneseo, is an ap-
plicant for the Rock Island superin-
tendency. He has already been in the
city to look over the ground.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-09-15

carried Postmaster Bakers family to
Boston entered the church. She wss
assured later by Pres. K. O, Morris
that she would be introduced to the
convention
Rev. d. strsttop Of West Viz ginia
delivered an address. DIR. A. NJ John.
son, OF Vicksburg, Miss, preached an
able sermon on the missionary work
among the hesthens.
The vast congregation Joined Secre.
tary Jordan in singing, "savior More
than Life to Me-"
A collection for Foreign Mission w.s
lifted.
Thursday morning, Sept 18th, 190O.-
The convention was called TO order ut
q. m. Vice President Dr.. J Durham
OF Georgia presiding. Devotional ex
cises Thems THE Gospel in al
Lands" condp by the above named
divine. Adjournment for 10 minutes
took place to allow the state deiega-
tion to organize
At IL o'clock. Rev. C. ii. Parrish. d
D. of Kentucky delivered q powerful
address upon the subject. "How al
Bsptists May Cooperate in World vide
Mission" 1t was one of the sbles
productions OF the copyertion.
AhG pC pOlt VI lu6 dOTnE
Mission Board. together with the
Fourth Annual Report of the Nation a
Bsptist Publication Board won imme.
diste favor as Rev. r. II. Boyd, the
Secretary presented it TO the conven.
tion.
He said:
y 1t is source OF great pleasure &C
as to render to you 10 day, ss repre-.
sentstives OF the sixteen thousand Ne.
gro Baptist Churches OF Americs, ar
account OF our Stewardship OF the
trusts committed to Us by your votes.
Allow US to express our heartfelt
thankfulBess to our Heavenly Father
for bis spiritual guidance and mani.
fold blessings, in thir, our labor oi
love. We are not unmindful of the
great confidence that you repose in US
as your servants and representatives
when you sent as forth to execute ir
your name the great command OF oui
King Great High Priest only Law Giver
and Elder Brother, THRIFT, go We into
AL the world aud preach the gospel sC
every CREATURE etc.
During the pat twelve months oi
our Stewardship, we have sustained
some b reavements, few discourage
ments, together with little apparent
opposition and hindrance; but when
we compare the blessings and encour-
agement in business circles the uu-
parsileled success and spiritual guild.
ance of our missionaries on the field,
together with the hearty support and
orotherly co operation OF our pastors
churches and Sunday school workers
in our publication work, they seem
too small and insiguificapt TO mention.
For the hanef1f of thosa yUho ara nor
SO we'll acquainted with our plan of
work, manner of reports, and general
management of affairs, allow US TO
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-09-15

the convention, and Mr.. Wise Ellis was
seen bringing in the sane. A vote Of
thanks was returned.
An address of welcome Jon the part
of the Fifth Street Baptist Church was
made by Miss Anna Bell Ellis.
1t embraced many timely utterances
and excellent remarks and the speaker
was repeatedly interrupted with sp-
plause.
Gov. J. Hoge Tyler and Mayor r. M.
Taylor were not present. and Editor
John Mitchell Jr delivered tho address
of welcome on behalf of the cfty. He
declared tnst the National Baptist
Convention was welcome. He paid o
glowing tribute to the efforts of Rev.
DR.. W. =. Graham, advocated racial in
dependence and responsibility and af-
ter being repeatedly interrupted by ap-
plause elosed amidst an ovation which
was repeated again and again after he
had taken his seat.
Rev. w. r. Gullins, pastor OF the A.
NJ. K, Church rem ,rked that he had
Apeen always advised never to 60 to sea
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-09-15

and lift up our people," He spoke OF
ii work of the Board with pride, and
added: ut was 8 hszsdous under.
dertaking, made, as 1t WAS, at the close
OF one of the most marvellous centur'
les since the dawn OF creation, at q
time when art, science, and literature
were at their zenith and when the
more advanced races were vyinp
among themselves "a to which could
prod uce the best aud most acceptable
literature for the vast army of Christ
ian readers. For a PEOPLE only thirty
years from slavery to undertake such q
project, WAS indeed perilous. As was
expected, criticism came thick and
fast, but our manager. q man who lays
no claim TO an education, was we'll pre-
pared to receive all that came.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-09-15
A GREAT BAPTIST
GATHERING HERE.
The Ablest Divines. Hundreds of Visitors
Throng the City.
Two Thousand Enjoy Our Hospitality
President Morris Remarkable AddressHe Unanimously
Reelected. Miss Jewett Attraction. She
Speaks from A Carriage.

Train after train-losd OF delegates
and visitors poured into the city on
Tuesday and Wednesday last to attend
the annual meeting of she National
Baptist Convention.
Fifth Street Baptist Church st which
place the sessions OF the convention
were to be held was the scene or actiy-
ity which beRgars description. Trunks,
satehels. supplies of meat, flour, and
food of all hinds could be seen at this
spacious edifice.
1t was seen at once that the attempt
to entertain, feed and lodge the con.
vention was q success.
RKv. Dr.. GRAHAM's RFFoRr.
Rev. DR.. W. F. Graham and his CORPS
of workers had systematized the un-
dertakIng with such accuracy that ell
who wrote to him before hand knew
just where to go before they reached
the city.
1t was estimated that one thousand
delegates would be present, but it wss
easily ascertained that this number
was exceeded.
Promptly at 10 q. m. Wednesday
morning President E. q. Morris OF Ar
kansas raped the gavel. Rev. Wm. II.
Phillips OF Philadelphia, Rev. u. O.
Booth, ID. ID Rev. DIR. ID. A. Gsddy ol
Louisville, KY. conducted the religious
exercises.
A BRILLIANT GATHERING.
1t was brilliant assemblsge. From
the rostrum to the door it was q mass
of the ablest colorsd theologians in the
country.
Rev. DR.. Graham was the observer
of oil observers, With q satisfied smile
upon ais countenance, he moved about
the church, responding instantly to al
demands made upon him.
He had q private telephone put il
the church bailding thereby coming iT
touch with the entire city.
Mr.. Charles e.. Jurgen's & Son sent
wagon load OF furniture for the use o
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-09-15
A HEAVY INCREASE.

When fourteen thousand Baptist Sum-
day sch oels, instead OF nine thousand.
as we now have are honest, faithful
patrons of our Publishing Board, we
will be prepared TO remove even the
little objections which are now raised.
In this connection, / wish to say to
the negro Baptists OF the world, and to
those of this state IN particular, that
if you would occupy place in the ss-
cred history Of to day which is to be
read by unborn generations, you will
have to ally yourselves with these dis-
tinct and separate enterprises, foster
ed and managed by the race; other
wise, the passing OF your life will be
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-09-15
DOING FOR THEMSELVES.

Some pointed remarks were made
touching the position OF the negro as
Co his own condition in this country.
Rev. DR.. j. Anderson Taylor. of Wash
ington, ID. @. said the ne gro BaptIsts
who were trying TO do something for
themselves, were not opposed to the
white people, nor did they desire to
get away from them, but the negroes
were trying to do something for them
selves as the white people desired them
to do. 'The white people do not want
you to always be around begging
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-09-15
CONTINUED ON EIGHTH PAGE.
WIFE WANTED.

Mr.. "B," colored, prosperous. pro-
fessioHal man, wishes to open coIreS.
pondence with some young lady with q
view to marriage. Mr.. "B" has q fne
practice and desires to wed q lady ct
some means who is able and willing to
aid him financially in hi business, and
he will thus insure an independent liV.
ing for himself and wife.
The advertiser is thirty, but ladies
Of any reasonable age may apply, and
from any section of the country.
Mr.. "B" is not Of Richmond, but ar
communication must be addressed 10
Mr.. 'B" IN care of Richmond PLAY
ET. Richmond, Va, and will be for
warded directly TO him without being
opeR-d. Correspond nee will be con-
Quoted on strictly e ret basis and ths
names OF no parsies applying will be
made public.
s-s-4t
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like the duration of q meteor or shoot
ing star. while your fellows who have
endeavored to leave q distinct heritage
will be ss fixed stars in the gaze of fu-
tnre generations. Every race must
make and write its owp history.
STANDS FOR ALL.
The work of the Publishing Board
stands for all there is in the negro Bapt.
family, so far as Christian literature is
concerned, and we predict that before
the close OF the first decade OF the
twentieth century, all will be in line to
encourage andlsupport this marvellous
undertaking"
RE-KLzorED BIZ AccLAMATIoN
] At the conclusion Of DR.. Morris's I'D
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dress the folle wing resolutions were
offered by Rev. w. Justin Wsytes ano
adopted:
REMARKABLE TRIBUTE.
Whereas, we have listened with in
expressible delight TO the able, practi-
cal, and scholarly address OF President
Morris, an address oryhadox and wcr-
thy Of our deepest consideration and
support:
Resolved, That we suspend the rule
committing the address TO commit
tee, and adopt the same as the sentI-
ment OF the negro Baptist, and ss q
mark OF our appreciation of the admin
istrative ability or DIR. Morris, we do
hereby suspend the rule and elect him
president OF the. convention by accia-
nation.
No one objected to this motion, and
il passed.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-09-15
of Boston hearing before that

JEwRTT of Boston hearing before that
body.
Misc Jewett is the white lady who
went to South Carolina and carried
the family Of Post-msstt T Baker (color-
ed) to Boston, Mass. where they now
reside.
IL will be remembered that poor
Frazer b. Baker was shot down 10 the
nighttime while his house was in
flames and his wife and children wound
ed. The government has never done
anything for them.
a CRUSADE AGAINST LYNcAINa.
Mrs Jewett has undertaken Q lee.
turing tour against lyDching and de-
sired to be introduced and permitted
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-09-15
THE YEARS AoH1EvEmENrs.

notwithstanding the great rise in
material, the increase of wages, and
the disadvantages that would seem un-
der any conditions to hinder progress
and check financial achievements in
our work, yet the year has been the
most prosperous and most profitable
in the history of our organization. We
have increased our missionary clerical
force, increased our skilled laborers,
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-09-15

to speak.
Matters reached 6 crisis on Thurs
day morning last at about noon, when
she announced from the gallery OF the
convention that she would speak in the
street. A large number followed her
and carriage having bsen secured abe
addressed the assembly
She said: Il would have spoken to
you IL had to go to the top OF the
house TO do it. My grand father was
an anti-slave y man.
MORE ABOUT TIE BAKER FAMILY.
When took the Baker family to Bos-
ton / did il TO show the North how the
situation really Is. did it that they
misht see for themselves. / had cit
iZens Committee to whom were to be
sent the funds. Some OF them were
dishonest, and I made them stand
aside, hence this fight on me by one of
them who took the funds.
Istand here with my white skin which
will fight for ou and for me. Ny
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-09-15

increased our Bible work. made great
increase in the circulation of our Sum
day School periodicals, and have in
creased in the number Of books, tracts,
and pamphlets publish ed and sent
forth.
The Financial report shows that the
total cash receipts for the year were
$40 800 81, all OF which was expended
except e balauce OF 81 sos. l6.
MISS JEwETr SPEAKS.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-09-15
MISS JEwETr SPEAKS.

One of the most unfortunate occur.
e nces in the otherwise peaceful Nation
al Baptist Convention was che failure
to accord to Miss LILLIAN CLAYror
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-09-15
Rev. T. W. Longwood,
Hot Springs, Ark.

state here that your Home Mission
Board is managing it's business partly
by constitution, partly by resolution
adopted by you in 1895, and partly by
the custom of its past five years.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-09-15

in q storm. He nevertheless disre-
gsrded the advice and won the favor of
the ssse mblage by eitings what had
been accomplished by the Negroes OF
the A. NJ. K. Church. His remarks
were timely and illustrations TO the
point. He was rsptuously applauded.
Rev. ID. w. Davis, the poet and hu-
morist welcomed the convention in
we'll chosen remarks. interspersed with
poetic setections. He was in his hap
piest mood and the audience vied with
him in his flights of oratory longly ap
plauding him at the close. Never has
he spoken with more telling effect.
Then followed the Rev. j. Edward
Gunby. the pastor of the Leigh Street
NJ Z. Church. He gave q humorous
programmeiand welcomed the conven-
tion to the city. he was appIauded.
Rev. Alexander McGuire, pastor Of
the st. Philips p. K. Church was in his
best mood and his use of language
we'll suited to the occasion, won the
instant approval of the house which
was shown time and again as he pro-
ceeded with his most excellent re-
m srks.
Rev w. K PArtee, pastor of the Col
ored Presbyterian Church, Joined in
the welcome and was most liberally
applauded at the close.
10 keeping with the welcome was
the response by Rev w. A. Creditt!of
Philadelphia and Rev. @. M. Wells OF
Montgomery, who again awakened the
echoes in the convention.
The feature of the convention On
Wednesday morning was the able and
scholarly sermon Of Rev. g. b. Howard
d. D., Pittsburg Pa. He discussed
"The mind OF Christ"
He said that the Negro had q splen-
did example in the life of Christ, aud
If he would follow It, instead OF tryiB &
| to 60 after every little man who came
along claiming to be q leader, he would
get along much better. He discussed
the work OF the negro BAptists and
what they are doing for the world, es-
pecialy the National Baptist Conven-
| tion.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-09-15

them," be said, ''but they think you
should do for yourself, and this is what
We are trying to do"
DR.. g. W. Lee. OF Washington, de-
elAred that it was out OF the question
for any negro to talk about reigniug in
this country. for the white man had
fixed himself and was ready to take
care Of any negro who came against
him. The convention then took re-
GEES for supper.
REV. DIR. BOWLING PREsIDKs.
Rev DIR. r. n. Bowling. pastor oil
Butte st. Baptist Church at Norfolk
Va, presided at the night session, and
DIR. e. B. Topp. of Jackson. Miss, con
ducted the devotional exePeisea
Miss Lillian Clayton Jewett, whS
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THE DUTY OF THE CONVENTION.

The president stated that it was the
duty of the convention to work for hui
manlty and not 80 much for race alone.
He called attention to the suffering
men and women in Texas, by reason
Of a recent storm, and appealed to the
conversion for a collection The dele
gates responded literally, and COM
mittee was appointed TO express the
sympathy of the convention to the suf
ierers. and another collection will be
taken during the session The conven-
tion took a recess for dinner, which
was served in the lecture room by q
committee.
Rev. DIR. A, N. McEwen, of Mobile,
Ala, presided during the afternoon
session. j. II. Eason. OF Admission, Ala.
editor OF the Baptist Leader" and
author of q work souching the doctrine
Of the Baptist Church, led the devo-
tional exercises.
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friends are here and they will protect
me-"
About this time the people were
pouring out of the ch Irch like bees out
of hive and cry for those on the
steps to move on so that others could
get out was loud and cor stant.
AN INDUcEMENT To MURDER.
Miss Jewett continued: "a body of
white men offered $1,000 to any one
who would murder me. You may muir
der me and get your 81 900 but shall
continue to speak for you as long as I
live.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-09-15
THE PRESIDENTS ADDRRsa

SomeIpreliminaries were cssuzed out,
and then DIR. E. O. Morris, the presi-
dent of the convention, delivered his
ann ual address. He said i'll part:
"The conditions in this country have
forced the negroes to be separate in
their churches associations, and con-
ventions from their white brethren,
and these smaller organizations have
by reason of the same conditions, been
forced to form this national body.
Since we have the National Baptist
Convention, it is imperative that it hs'
high and noble object; and as this
object has been clearly defined, it il
unnecessary that 1 should attempt to
bring il before you"
THE AMERICAN BAPTIsT HOME MISSION
SOCIETY.
Prof. Morris addressed himself al
some length to the work of the Am eri
can Baptist Home Mission Society, or
which he spoke As "smong the manJ
agencies which God sent to redee m
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1900-03-24
tumu with little success

tum0 with little success.
To only very tall, slim figures is this
wide belt possible for a moment. and
tall, slim figures, alas are possessed
only by the very fortunate few.
Many of the new coats for evening
wear are cut on 1880 lines. and seem
bit groteeque at first. with their deep
dip in the front and short lines in the
back--some OF them that touch The
floor in the front, descending in the
back only half yard or so below the
waist line.
A very good model built on these
lines is in tan Cluny-always the inevi-
table Cluny-lace, strapped with
stitched bands of tan taffeta and lined
with chiffon OF the same hue.
Many of the new skirts have a yoke
arrangement about the hips. done in
design Of lace or what you will. from
which fall the voluminous folds OF the
material that forms the rest of the skirt.
This is another mode that is not pref
ty even when worn the Jest, and when
it is badly worn by women of short
stature, or much avoirdupois, it becomes
an impoesibility. can see no future
for it. In fact, mentally reviewing all
the new fads and fancies that have
seen and that l can remember, the bell
sleeve is the only novelty that is likely
to play an important part in the spring
fashion show.
The kalf sleeve, with it's dainty under
sleeve, is going to appeal to everybody.
1t is pictureeque-it is practical-it lie
comfortable. and it is smart; and for its
revival alone l am sure Madame Paquin
deserves the praise Of all Of us "Mod-
ishes." for it is she Who makes these
big coupe, you know; 30 We will give her
our blessing. and let Monsieur Pdquin
have his old Legion OF Honor. Who
cares lady Modish, in Town Topics.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1900-03-24
TINE IS MONEY.

When you are travelling, due con-
sideration should be given to the
amount Of time spent in making your
journey.
The Union Pacific is the best line and
makes the fastest time by many hour
to Salt Lake City. Portland and Cali
fornia points.
For time tables. folders, illustrated
books, pamphlets descriptive Of the ter.
ritory traversed, call at City Office. 1044
o ct. E. B. SLossoN
Gen. Agent
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1900-03-24

$500 $500
The Union Pacific has made the Great
ly Reduced Rate of $500 to Portland
and other Puget Sound points, also to
Helena and Montana points, Salt Lake
City and Utah points.
For tickets and full information call
E, B. SLossoN,
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1900-03-24
FASTER THAN EVER.

Effective Oct. 10. The Union Pacific
will insugurate new train service, and
will reduce the time OF the Overland
Limited Train No. l, between Chicago,
Council Bluffs and San Francisco, 3
hours and Is minutes. Only 81 hours
Missouri river to Pacific coast. Buffet
Smoking and Library cars with barber
shop. Chicago and Council Bluffs to
San Francisco and Portland. Three
trains daily, to and from Pacific coast.
Elegant palace sleeping cars, dining
cars. chair cars. For full Information
call on
e. B. SLosSON
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1900-03-24
THE COURIER

pointed commissioner OF the Paris expo.
sition
Fancy an American dressmaker re-
ceiving similar encouragement from the
American government
Paquin endeavored to establish the
fashion OF skirts with fullness about the
hips last season, but they did not meet
with much success.
Undaunted. however. he is still cling
ing to then this season, but it is not
certain that they will prevail.
Many of his skirts are as wide at the
top as they are at the bottom.
This means that trains must be
diminished. and all manners Of pleats.
shirrings and tucks be used to dispose
of the upper fullness.
The tucked skirts are usually done in
chiffon or some other thin, light fabric.
They are held in place by motives CT
entredeux OF lace-Cluny lace prefer.
ably.
Cluny lace is in such demand, how
ever. that it is impossible 10 Paris to
fill the orders now on hand under six
weeks.
Boleros are still to be worn, and are
smart 10 taffeta, but the taffeta must be
embroidered IN some fashion.
Everything must be as 1880 as possible
to be The dernier cri.
Sara Bernhardt is playing Camille"
just now in Paris, and she is dressing it
absolutely on the 1880 lines, which
means that enc must be smaller at the
shoulders than anywhere e.se, and from
the shoulders down the outline must ex-
pand until the hem of the skirt marks
its widest point.
Not becoming lines, | must say,
but there they are, and we Modish ones
will proceed to adopt them to our own
peculiar style rs best we may.
Velvet ribbons with their ends
clamped in gold are another Paquin in
novation. and they appear upon many
of the models. They are very smart.
and prevent the ends from curling,
which is happy inspiration.
Doucet and Callot have sent over sew
ersl princesse gowns that are as straight
and as plain in their cut as possible.
One of the best is in white cloth appli-
que jour in heavy lace.
The bodice has this lace put on to give
the appearance OF the universal bolero.
The smartest of the innumerable sepa-
Z ite boleros have collars of embroidered
bastlste, edged with Cluny lace.
Medallions of embroidered bastiste
are used in may ways on various mate
rails.
They are most difficult to obtain, and
promise to be among the most exclusive
novelties Of the season.
A great many Of the models shown
have belts 30 wide as to almost form
corslets
This fashion was attempted last au-
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1900-03-24
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