The Sentinel=record., 1914-06-27
TEACH SELF-RESPECT.
Speakers at Negro Baptist Conven-
 ton Advocate Higher Standard.

tion AuVoCdte rfl9nef Stanudru.
 At the opening of the second days session of the Arkansas Baptist Sun day school convention yesterday morning the Rev. Dr. T. S. Sandefur advocated the negro being taught the lesson of self-respect. self-love, and to all mankind. He declared that the strife breeder was a dangerous man, and he thought that steps should be taken by those in authority to bring about change in conditions.
 Must Jesus Bear the Cross Alone?" was the hymn used to open the ses- sion yesterday morning, led by Rev. G. w. Warren of Newport, and the opening prayer was made by the Rev. Dr. s. l.. Thomas of Malvern. The Rev. R. A. Adams of Malvern, vice president, presided during the morn ing session and delivered an address He has been in the position for a number of years, and congratulated progress made by them. He held open to the young people road to success and happiness, declaring that every negro could be, have, and do something in this world, and if he failed he had only himself to blame
 The address of Dr. J. P. Robinson, D. D.. of Little Rock, attracted much attention. He is pastor of the largest pltlrQh n hn fat hfr work makes him one of the recog- nized leaders of the negro race. He returned from his home this morning, where he had been called by the ill ness of his wife.
 The afternoon was devoted to the laymen. ard it turned out to be one of the most important sessions ever held in the history of the convention.
 w. w. Waters, secretary of the State Fair, addressed the meeting He was given an ovation on his in troduction. He encouraged the ne groes to be law-abiding citizens and to contribute to the advancement and uplift of the state. He showed them many things they could do for theil own help and at the same time win friends. The negro was urged to take part in the fair. They were told thai they could have a place.
 Mr. Belden, ex-mayor of Hot Springs. also delivered an address touching the fair, and told the people of the friendly relation existing be tween the races. He assured the con vention that they were welcome tC the city.
 President Joseph A. Booker of the Arkansas Baptist College responded to the addresses. We are always glad to have our white friends come in and say a word to us, said Dr Booker, and We want to be an asse and not liability to our state. We are for anything that means success for Arkansas. We love the dear olC state"
 Reys V. NJ. Townsend and !. Mont gomery. presiding elders of the A. NJ E. church, and w. II. Harris. DID. pastor of Visitors Chapel M E church, Hot Springs. were introduced to the convention and made short ad l dresses.
 The laymen organized by electing M. G. Washington. Little Rock, presi dent: T. A. Gillian, Newport; E. D Dupree, Helena w. T. Daniels, Tex arkana, vice presidents; Mrs. M. A. Wells. Hot Springs, secretary; Mrs M. Parker, Dermott, corresponding secretary; Mrs. NJ. Higgins. Pine Bluff, treasurer; P. J. VanPelt ol Booker, lecturer
 Resolutions were adopted commend ing the work done at the commissary by ]. W. Reed, chief steward and chairman of the local committee.
 Last night Dr. Joseph A. Booker, president of the Arkansas Baptist College, delivered an address.
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