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THE 80TH SESSION OF ! GEORGIA BAPTISTS Convened in Americus, Ga., Last Week With Many Prominent Ministers Present—An interesting Report of the Meeting is Furnished the News by Rev. J. D. Norris. ' f * “ V > ' t "j ( >. - iM The Georgia Baptist convention met at the First Baptist church in Americus In its 80th session Nov. 20th, 1902. It • met in Borne March 27th ot this year, When the time of the annual meeting Was changed to Nov. 20th, making it necessary for the convention to meet twice this year. After devotional exercises conducted by Rev. R E Neighbor, pastor of the Americus church, the convention was Organized by electing W J Northern, president; E Y Mallnry, Macon; John John M Green, Atlanta; Judge F M Xongley, Lagrange; and Rev J D Mell, Athens, the four vice-presidents. Rev R B; Ragsdale, secretary. Macon; M L Brittain, assistant secretary, Atlanta; HD Hugnenin, treasurer, Macon, The welcome address wa3 made by Rev R E Neighbor pastor of the. First Baptist church of Americus. Dr J H Kilpatrick of White Plaines, made an appropriate response. He also made • the report on order of business which Was adopted. Greetings were then ex tended to nil the pastors that had Shoved into the state this year; among the most prominent were: Rev J F Buitei;, Atlanta; Dr JK Pace, Atlanta; Dr fe j Forester, Washington; Rev O C Patton, Dalton; and. Rev L R Christie, Valdosta. Among the distinguished visitors were Dr K J Willingham of the Foreign Mission Board, Richmond, Va.. F 0 McConnell, Home Mission ‘Board, Atlanta; Frank W Barnett. 'Alabama Baptist", R II Pitt, D D., Religions Herald, Va., Dr J Van Ness, ■ Sunday School Board, Tenn., Dr H Hatcher, American Baptist Publication Bociety, Atlanta; Dr J W McGlough- lin, Ky., and many others. The various committees were ap pointed by the president. Fraternal greetings were exchanged with the North Georgia Methodist conference that was In session at Atlanta, by wire. -Messages of sympathy were wired Dr I T Ticbenor who is dying in Atlanta, and Dr J M Frost, Nashville, Tenn., Who is 111. The convention sermon was preached by John F Eden, Monroe; it was a very Abe sermon indeed. Rev. Joe Jones, a brother of Rev. Sam P. Jonos, was in troduced to the laxly. He recently left the Methodist church and joined the Baptist church at Cartersville. Rew J A Wynn of Gainesville, made - , the report on the Sunday Suhuol Board and it was an extraordinary fine report In every way. This board is located at Nashville, Tenn., and publishes the literature for the Sunday Schools in • the Southern States. The committee report on time and place was submitted by Rev \Y J Bar ton of Ocilla. The next convention to meet nt Athens, Nov. 20th, 15X53. Dr P A Jessup of Tiftou, will preach the opening sermon. Rev. Alex W Dealer [ . -of Atlanta, alternate. The report on the orphans Home was f made by'Dr T P Bell of Atlanta. Dur- K log the pnst year the home has been . moved to Hupeville near Atlanta, and |£ fifty acres of land lias been bought for R|*this home. SF Etheridge of Jackson, W gkve $5,-flC0 to the home. J udge J as. R Brown of Canton, a brother ot ex-Gov.' Joe E Brown, has given 87.0CO to it The home has now 850.000 worth of property, with 127 orphans now in the 1 home. This home is very near to the hearts of Georgia Baptists. The report on Home Missions was sented by Rev, J F Purser, Atlanta. 'This board Is located in Atlanta, and It does work in all the Southern States, lahoma and Indian Terri tories'and uba. Over eight thousand new con erts were received into the churches he past year by miesionairies employed the board. Rejy.)t on Foreign Missions was sub- Passed Away Ifte Saturday Afternoon After a Lingering Illness of Several Months. located at Richmond, Va. Over two thousand converts in foreign lands have been reported in the last seven months. There nre only seven Foreign Mission- atries from Georgia supported by this board at present, while we have. 82-f rom all the Southern States supported by the board. There are over five million converts in foreign lands that have been brought to the Saviour by the preaching of the word by the evangelical denomi nations. The State Mission report wns divided into Mill Population, Negroes, south Georgia, north Georgia and Ministerial relief. Over a hundred thousand dol lars was raised for nil these objects during the past seven months. Thi^ bonvd is doing a great work in evangel* 1 izing Georgia. Prof. Lawson E. Brown, Arabi, made the report on printing and distribution of minutes, Twenty-five hundred was ordered printed, and each delegate and pastor in the state will receive one free. Dr. ,T W St&ndford, Cuthbert, made the report on nominations. No im portant changes were made, only Dr. L G Broughton, of Atlanta, was removed from the State Mission Heal'd, or rather he was not re-appointed to that place, Committee on Woman’s Works re ported through Rev.. John T.Jenkins, Marietta. The women have raised over twelve -thousand dollnrs the past seven months. Prof. P. D, Pollock, of Mercer Uni versity, made a fine report on the Edu cational Commission. This was the greatest work the Baptists in Georgia have done in fifty years. The Baptist schools that will be ultimately con- troled or that will come ;-into the work of the commission nre: Meroer Uni versity, Macon; Bethel College, Cuth- beri; Cherokee Biptist Institute, Adnirsville; Cochran College, Cochran; Ebenezer High School, Dudley; Hern Institute, Cave Springs; Iliawnssee High School, Hiawnssos; Hightower Institute, Camming; John Gibson In stitute, Bowman; Hephzibah High School, lleplizibah; Locust Grove In stituto. Locust Grove; Monroe Female College, .Forsyth; Norman Institute, Obe; North Georgia Baptist College, Morgan ton ; Perry-Kainey College, An- bon; Shorter College, Rome; Southern Female College, College Park; South ern Female college, LaGrange; Tugalo Institute, Carnesvillo, and Houston High School, Arabi. This convention will mark n new epocli in the History of Christian Edu cation among the Baptists of Georgia. Mercer University and Monroe College already belong to the Baptist conven tion or Georgia. The convention voted not to accept any State aid at all in running'denominational schools. The report on Deceased Ministers, Temper ance and Young People’s work had not been made when we left the conven* tion. One of the pleasant events of the convention to some of us, \Vas a recep tion to all of the students that were under Dr A J Battle while President of Mercer University, at the Windsor Ho tel. I was the guest of Judge A ,T Ansloy, and I nin sure I had one of the best ho.it in Americus. It was a great coven tion indeed.' J. D. NORRIS. 1 •, ■■■,’< ' Mrs. James. R. Kelly died late last Saturday afternoon of that dread destroyer, consumption alter a lingering and trytrig iflness-. She was about thirty years of age and was a' member of the Baptist church. The luneral seryices were conducted by Rev. E. S. Atkin son nt the city cemetery, in which the remains were laid to rest. Mrs, Kelly leaves behind her lo mourn her loss a husband and three children, till of whom have the heartfelt sympathy of the en tire community in their deep sor row. It seems that the heavy hand sorrow and misfortune has fallen with crushing force upon' Mr. Kelly recently, he only having lost his beloved mother only last week. Tne sympathy and condolence of his many friends are extended to him in this his dark hour of sorrow Local News From Dooling. Dooling, Ga., Nov. 23.—The farmers through this section are about through gathering. Mr, and Mrs. S. J. Adkins visited relatives near Coney a few days last week. Miss Sidney Williams, of Americus is visiting relatives here. v Miss Iiillie Woodruff, of Nollieville is the guest of P. F. Aycock -and family this week. C. M. Jenkins went to Viepnn on business Wednesday. Miss Fannie Lillie Wilkes,'who lias been in school at Cordclo for the last few months, returned home Saturday accompanied by her cousin, Mrs, Mary Emma Feldor. Mr. Chnvley Hollon made a trip to Drayton last Tnursday. Miss Myrtis Gilmore spent n few days with Miss Fannie Wilkes last week. Mrs, R. P, Woodruff visited her brother. E. B. Williams, last Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Jessie Hooks, of Snow, visited their mother, Mrs. Ellen Wilkes Sunday. Hop E. B. Lewis and Jim (iibson, of Montezuma, were in our vicinity last Friday afternoon. *Mr. Solomon Lamb, of Byronville, passed through here tiiis morning. Our school closed last Friday. We regret very much indeed for Miss Maud to lenve us, but nre glad tlmt she bus been re-elected for the spring term. C. M. Jenkins is the happy father of a fine girl that arrived Saturduy to make his home happy. Mrs. A, H. Joiner visited her father, Mr Joiner of Byromville, Sunday. Mr. ‘Willie Jenkins visited D. P. Mc- Corvic’s family in Houston e.ounty Inst Sunday. Jerry Times. Becomes Unruly in Valdosta and Crashes Life Ont of Trainer-Captured Hear the City and is Killed. While ridmg the big .elephant, Gypsy, which belongs to'tbe Har ris Nickel Plate show, through the street? of Valdosta Saturday night, the keeper, who was drunk f fell from the elephant’s head and wns instantly crushed to deuth by the greut beast kneeling on him. Someone saw the tragedy and gave the alarm. Town people and showmen started out to capture the elephant which hud become infuriated and wild with excite* meet. Guns and pistols were secured and the crowd followed the ani mal down the streets to Pine Park, into which it enteied. Several shots were Sred at it, some ot which took effect. > With a mighty effort the five- ton beast tore down the inclosure surrounding the park and started for the open country, the crowd following. The ciiuse was kept up until Sunday morning, when the elephant was overtaken about six miles from town and killed by a single shot from a Krag-Jorgen son rifle, the bullet passing entirely through the head. Large crowds went out to sec the carcass of the dead beast which was left lying in the middle of the rond. An effort will be made to stuff the hide . Opera House on Monday Evening. The Holman Comedy Company played here Monday night to a crowded house, the presentation being ”A)Little Princess. ” It was well presented and the audience was well pleased. The specialties by Mr. Holman and Messrs, Col- lins and Richards were exceeding ly clever and pleased the house immensely. Mr. Stutzman took the heavy, as he did in the former company. He is indeed an actor of talent, and puts life and vigor into his lines. Mr. Collins as the Irish valet won deserved applause by his clever interpretation of his part. Mrs. Holman took the leading role and Mr. Holman had a part which was very fitly adopt ed to his personality. Owing to our going to press on Tuesday flight, it was impossible for us to .say anything of the play 'Tuesday night. The company will mnke their last appearance here tonight. Almost all the old countries ot Europe are experimenting in the production ot cotton. They seem to be getting tired of depending on this country for' cotton and are making efforts to find some means of producing enough to satisfy their demands without calling on Uncle Sam. We do not-believe they will ever succeed, or it would have been done long years ago. Hollow Branch Items. ASLEEP AMID FLAMES. Breaking into a blazing home, some firemen lately dragged the sleeping in mates from death . Its that way when you neglect coughs and colds. Don’t do it. Dr. King’s New DLcovery (or consump tion gives perfect protection agaiost all throit, chest and lung troubles. Keep it near, and avoid suffering, death and doc tor’s bill. A teaspoonful will stop a late if* on Foreign Missions was sub- cough, preslsteot use the n.o»t stubborn. h xm .-o riTtr t* Harmless and nice tasting, ira guaranteed .By Rev. C W Durden, Barnet- w ulil(y br Forbe „ & Co *e Drug Co. ” ' ““ * Price 50c and |r.Trial bottles tree The Foreign Mission Board is j Cane grinding is the idol of the day through here. Mr. Minor Wood of near Kerns, visit ed Mr L J Spradlcy and fumily near here Inst Sunday. Mr C A Minis of Cordelo, passed through here lust Sunday. Mrs Vanle Spradley is very sick now. We all hope that she will soon weaver. Mr Frank mid Miss Mamie Richard son of near Unadilln, visited their nunt, Mrs L J Spradley, last Saturday night and Sunday. Mr Willard Mashburn visited his sister, Mrs K A Mims, Inst Sundry. Mr L J Spradley has purchased nice set of furniture, also a nice cook ing stove. , Mrs L J Spradley and Mrs E D Hus ton visited Mrs J A Wells, nenr Gor- dde, last Friday. Mr L J Spradley is grinding cane, and nil tlic girls tlint.lielp to cook the syrup looks as sweet as if they were asleep. Mr Lea Lynsey is working in Vienna now. Little Ada Bush visited Mrs Vanio Spradley and son last week. Mr K A Mims and little son made a visit to Umuliila last Saturday. Mi' L A Etheridge was riding about last Friday. We hope he was as happy ss lie looked to be. The difficulty experienced by the speaker of the House in getting the members to attend the sessions reg ularly arid attend to the business of the people is a disgrace to this state, and much more of one to the members of the house who are guilty of such action. They huve no right to be out sky-larking around town and seeing a good time nt the peo ples’ expense. In place of attend ing to their business, ns they should, these members are bumming around seeking-pleusure and enjoying them selves. We don’t object to them having n pleasant time,but it should not be done at the expense of the people. Our greatest amusement at present cane grinding. Mr, C. O. Goodwyne of Forsyth, Ga., is visiting relatives at Jerry this week. Messrs J. T,, and W. B. Goodwyne visited relatives at Findley last Tues day. B. E. Cora is spending a while in Vienna. We hope he will soon return. Mrs. Jennie Sanders lias returned home after spending seveal days with her son, Rev. A, J. Sanders, of this place We want to buy your cotton seed— highest cash price paid. Vienna Cotton Oil Co. Buried Sunday. The Albany Argus seems to havo gotten itself in a bud light by al lowing the insertion of an editorial in which thn statement was made that David B. Hill prevented the nominutiou of Judge Parker to the office of governor of New York be cause he thought lie would be elected The Afgus retracted the article and said that it was placed in the col- urns of the paper in the absence of the editor by an irresponsible party. Mr. Hill denied that he had pre vented the nomination of Judge Parker and the fact is now devel oped that Mr. Hill urged Mr. Parker to allow bis name to be used in connection with the gover norship, but that he refused. The remains of Mr t Guilford Gunter urrtved Saturduy night trom the state farm at Milledgcviilc and were carried out to his home by members of the family. The interment took place Sunday ufter- noon at the cemetery at Mt. Beazer church. He leaves a wife and severely grown children to mourn his death. m ■•Ada Is m A Correction. In last week’s issue of the News, we stated in an article pertaining to the death of Mr. Guilford Gunter, that he killed Mr. Spenrs while the latter waa walking across a field. We have been told since, . that Spears had hold of Gunter at the time he was shot, and wishing to only state the facts in the case os nearly as we can get at thea^ we cheerfully moke this correction, • ft V-7T' v; 'T!W