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NEWNAN. GA., FRIDAY, JULY 24, 1903.
NO. 42.
“A Great Man Has Fallen in Israel.”
JAMES HAMILTON HALL, D.D., Pastor of Central Baptist
Church, who died July 18, 1903.
Rising of the Aurora Senator.
New York Sun.
The Hon. Albert J. Hopkins of Au
rora, a Senator In Congress from Illi
nois, will not consent to be mute and
inglorious until the Senate meets. He
rises, determined to catch tbe coun
try’s eye. At a meeting in Belleville
tbe other night he made this impor
tant contribution to the study of the
negro question:
“In my eighteen years of service in
Congress it lias been my pleasure to
remark the ability of a score of negro
Congressmen who represented at one
time the States of Mississippi, Ala-
bnma and Louisiana, It is a shame
and a disgrace to these States that
there are no longer men of color in
their Congressional delegations. It is
a shame to the nation that the hew-
erB of wood and the drawers of water
in these States are not represented by
men of their own class, and until pub
lic sentiment has been aroused and
these States return negroes to Con
gress it will continue to be a disgrace
to the people of tho United States.”
Apparently Mr. Hopkins believes in
“class” government, in a Congress
that represents the different “classes”
and colors. Negroes must be repre-
rented by negroos, hewers of wood
and drawers of water; red-haired
men by red-hairod men.
It is probable that the people of tho
United States will be able to stand In
definitely the absence of colored
members of Congress. Such is the
moral apathy of this generation to a
“shame” and “disgrace” that sad
dens the bouI of the Aurora Senator!
But why doesn’t he seek to remove
the “shame" and “disgrace” from his
own State? In 1900 therq were 85,078
persons of color In Illinois, They are
not represented in Congress by a man
of their own “class.” Doubtless there
are bb able politicians among them aB
can be found in the Southern States,
Why doesn’t Illinois begin the noble
task of rebuking the South aud doing
justice to her own hewers of wood
and drawers of water?
An Engineer’s Story.
Chicago Herald.
“Yes, indeed, we have some queer
little incidents happen to us,” Bald
the engineer, ns lie plied bis oil can
about under his machine. “Queer
thing happened to me about a year
ngo. * You’d think it queer for a
rough man like me to cry for ten
miuutes, and nobody hurt, either,
wouldn’t you? Well, I did, and I can
almost cry every time I think of it. I
was running along ono afternoon
protty lively when I approached n
little village where the track cuts
through the streets. I slacked up a
little but waB still making good speed,
when suddenly, about twenty rods
ahead of me, a little giil, not more
than three years old, toddled on to
the track. You can’t even imagine
my feelings. There was no way to
save her. It was Impossible to stop,
or even slack much in that distance,
as the train was heavy and the grade
was descending. In ten seconds it
would have been all over; and after
reversing and applying the break, I
shut my eyes. I didn’t want to see
any more. As we slowed down my
fireman stuck his head out of the cab
window to see what I’d stopped for,
when he laughed and shouted to me:
‘Jim, look here!’ I looked, and there
was a big, black Newfoundland dog
holding the little girl in his mouth,
leisurely walking towards the house
where she evidently belonged. She
was kicking and cryiBg, so that I
knew she wasn’t hurt, and the dog
had saved her. My fireman thought
it funny, and kept on laughing, hut I
cried like a woman. I just couldn’t
help it. I had a little girl of my own
at home.”
“I understand,” said the dramatic
author, “that you are looking for a
new play?”
“Yes,” replied the manager, “but
I am very hard to please. I want a
play which combines all the elements
of tragedy, comedy, farce, pantomime
and spectacle.”
“That's it! That’s what I’ve got.
Choekfull of tragedy and human suf
fering, tears and smiles, joys and
woes, startling surprises, unheard of
mishaps, wreck and ruin, lamenta
tion and laughter.”
“What’s the title and what’s the
plot?”
“The title is ‘A Spring Cleaning,’
and it hasn’t any plot. Just an ordi
nary spring cleaning.”
“You’re a genius, sir; name your
price.”
Cholera Infantum.
This has long been regarded as one
of the most dangerous and fatal dis
eases to which infants are subject. It
can be cured, however, when properly
treated. All that is necessry is to give
Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and
Diarrho; i Remedy and castor oil, as di
rected with bottle, and a curs is sure
to follow. For sale by Bradley & Wes
ter.
James llumilton Hall, D. D., was
born in Greenville, Meriwether coun
ty, Ua., on April 10, 1830, and died in
Newnan on July 18, 1003. His pa
rents were Alexander and Ellz ibolh
Hall. His fattier was a Presbyterian,
and chose farming as his occupation,
although fitted by nature and accom
plishments for a professional calling.
Notwithstanding his aversion to the
distractions of public life, ho wuh
nevertheless called to various offices
of trust by his fellow-citizens, and nt
one time represented his district in
the >Stnte Senate.
The son inherited much of ids fath
er’s ability and force of character,
and eventually adopted the law as his
profession. Ho also developed a
marked talent for literury work, and
gained for himself no mean reputa
tion as an author. “Owing to n con
stitutional tendency toward philoso
phy,” says one who lias written a
sketch of his early, life, “he drifted
imperceptibly into its study until ho
became an urdent pupil ill the three
great metaphysical schools of sensu-
ism, idealism and scepticism, and ho
wandered even into pantheism.
Eventually ho ronounend all belief in
revealed religion and became an
avowed sceptic, ridiculing through
tlie press the doctrine of future pun
ishment. Cutting loose from all
moorings, lie for a time spent an aim
less and dissipated fife. At this time
he was engaged to be married to u
beautiful young lady of strong faith,
great strength of will and remarkable
piety, who, wliilo declining to marry
him as an infidel, confidently predict
ed that he who was thus walking in
darkness and dissipation would some
day preRch the gospel. These pre
dictions simply amused him, for noth
ing could have been further from his
purpose or inclination. Still, such
suggestions, coupled with the char
acter and influence of his betrothed,
induced serious reflection. He was
divinely led to feol that, aftor all, the
religion of Jesus was the need of the
soul. Conscious of a heart and life
full of guilt, lie begged for mercy,
keeping constantly before his mind
tho question, ‘Can God forgive such a
guilty wretch?’ At length, while
alone in his chamber, he was able to
apprehend the saving truth of Christ’s
mediation, and tho Holy Spirit fell on
his soul in a flush of light and glory
which convulsed his whole being, and
filled his heart with praise and adoru-
tion. The light of the gospel expelled
the mists of sinful error which had so
long darkened his understanding. In
answer to his own question he was
enabled to look up, and, with the full
consent of all his nature to say, ‘Thy
grace is sufficient.’ So the clay, In
tbe hands of the great Heavenly Pot
ter, had been made ‘a vessel unto
honor, sanctified and meet for the
Master’s use.’ ”
She who had hitherto refused to
marry him because an infidel, now
consented to unite her destiny with
his, and he was married to Miss Sarah
R. Hall, of Greene county, on the 22d
of November, 1859—two weeks aftor
his conversion. In the following May
he manifested his faith by submitting
to the ordinance of baptism and was
received *nto the fellowship of Beth
lehem church, Coweta county. At
tbe simultaneous call of three
churches, singular to say, he was or-
daiued to tbe ministry at a general
meeting of tbe Western Association,
convened with the Bethlehem church,
iu August, 1881. And thus were ful
filled Ihe prayers and predictions of
her who, while loving him, had re
mained faithful to her convictions.
He now became pastor of the church
at Franklin, Heard county, and nftor-
wnids served Providence, Mt. Leba
non ami Greenville chin ciiei, In Meri-
wotlier county. He iiIho preached at
Bethlehem, Mt. Lebanon and Whito
Oak Grove churches, ill Coweta coun
ty-
From the pastorat of I heso clmrchos
ho was in 1889 called to tho charge of
the First Baptist church at Newnan,
which lie sorvod uninterruptedly until
the spring of 1897, when lie resigned.
.Simultaneous with this action on Hie
part of their old pastor, about ono
hundred and fifty members withdrew
from tho parent church nnd eroctod a
new Iiouho of worship. It wns duly
constituted and dedicated as I lie Cen
tral Baptist church of Newnan, and
Dr. Hail was unanimously called to
serve as Its pastor. Tho attachment
existing between this beloved pastor
and Ills devoted dock was as beautiful
ns it was remarkable—an attachment
that could not have been sundered
except by the hand of death. When,
at last, in tho providence of God this
dread calamity came upon the church
there was a wrenching of heart
strings that evoked tho deepest sor
row and'grinf.
During his long and useful ministry,
he who had formerly scorned and de
rided the religion of Christ, allowed
himHolf no respito in preaching Him
ho once despised. His untiring devo
tion to the work of his Master, his
broad catholicity on the grent ques
tions of the day, his steady adherence
to tho plain senso of Scripture, his
fixedness of purpose to mako no com
promise with orior and to shun no
responsibility where duty pointed tho
way, won for him tho love and con
fidence of every true follower of the
Lord. In his convictions he was as
firm as a rock, and, regardless of
smile or frown, he buttled for the
truth. Neither the charm of flattery
nor the detractions of malice could
move lilm. It may bo said that he fed
his flock with the “pure milk of the
Word,” in a style Bingulurly free from
verbosity or flourish. He had a place
for every word, and in every word
there was food for the mind. Polished
in tho refinements of literary culture,
his was an eloquence which consisted
rather In clear analysis, vivid eluci
dation, and a calmness born of
strength in the presentation of u sub
ject. As a jurist he would have had
lew equals; as a preacher lie wuh con
vincing in argument and sound in
theology. He did his own thinking,
thought much, and never spoke ex
cept to the point. Although modest
and unpretending to the point of dif
fidence, he was charmingly amiable
and frank in tho closer relations of
life. Though hearing him often, his
flock never wearied of bis preaching,
for each timo they felt that they had
heard the Truth in newness and pow
er. Although a fearless preacher and
bold in attacking error, yet he was
endowed with the rare grace of hu
mility, as was evidenced by his daily
walk before the Lord.
The spiritual consolation adminis
tered to the members of his flock, his
comforting words in time of distress
or grief, his wise counsel aud support
to those who sought his sympathy aud
aid—all served to weld more firmly
the ties of love that held his congre
gation together as one great family.
Now that he has entered into the
realm of the Prince of Peace, there
to dwell forevermore, loved ones left
b-hind have the sweet comfort of his
saintly example to cheer them in their
loneliness and to lead them into wayB
of righteousness.
The Next Electoral College.
Macon Telegraph.
To report that the New Jersey del
egates will be ready to vote for the
nomination of Cleveland adds inter
est to the claim that the ex-President
could be elected if he secured the
electoral vote of New York, New Jer
sey and Connecticut, in addition to
that of the Solid South, Even some
of the opponents of Mr. Cleveland
have ndmltted that he could bo elec
ted by the electoral votes of the three
Northern States nnmod, in nddition
to tlioBO of tho Solid South.
But this seems to be an error, ow
ing to the renpportionment which will
lie in effect in the distribution of the
next electoral collego. In tho next
electoral collogo there will bo 470
members, tho votes of 239 being nec
essary to elect. Tho thirtoon sure
Southern States furnish 161 votes.
Maryland, Delaware, nnd Weat Vir
ginia, which are not alwnys certain,
furnish 18 votes. Should he enrry all
of those Mr. Cleveland would hnve
108 voteH to add to the 68 votes of
New York, Now Jorsey and Connec
ticut, or u total of 227. That many
votes would linvo elected iu 1900, but
12 more votes will he needed III 1904,
nnd ho would have to carry Indiana
in order to securo them; in other
words, the history of 1884 would have
to be repeated In most particulars.
The same necessity faces any other
Democratic candidate. It Is more
than ever necessary to mako Demo
cratic conquests in the doubtful
Stales.
Against Notoriety.
Memphis Hojinltar.
There is%ue young lady In Mem
phis who will insist upon her name
being kept out of the papers when site
visits small cities hereafter. In ono
city slio recently visited a newspaper
man “wrote her up” to tho limit. Af
ter noting tho fact that she was “ono
of tho fairest of tho fair visitors who
liiive ever graced our fair city with
their proBonce,” lie went into detnils.
Tho “wealth of auburn hair,” tho
“creamy complexion,” the “gentle
brown eyes,” the “commanding fig
ure” and all the stock phrases were
put into service.
A copy of tho paper found its wny
to MnmphiB and came into the pos
session of tlie large family of which
the young lady is a member. Now
the young Indy endurea all day loug
such remnrks as these:
“Lift those luxuriant lashes front
thy gentle brow, darling, and gaze
on your devoted brother.”
“Your wealth of auburn is coming
down, sister, dear.”
“You’d better get the creamy in tlie
house, sis; here comes a milkman.”
“Please movo the commanding fig.
a moment until I get by.”
Tlie aspiring young man that wrote
the notice wifi show bad judgment if
ho attempts to renow ills acquaint
ance with the young lady.
Alum Baking Powders.
There are so many alum baking
powdors about, most of which nre
represented to be rnado of cream of
tartar, that the following list of pow
ders in which chemists have found
alum will ho of value:
8UOOES8.
PARROTT & MONKEY.
BON BON.
Tho housekeeper should bear In
mind that alum makes a cheap baking
powder. It costs but two cents a
pound, while cream of tartar costs
thirty. The quality of the powder, is,
therefore, usually indicated by the
price.
The Negro Development and Expo
sition Company of tbe United Htates
is to be chartered in Richmond, Va.,
with an authorized capital stock of
81,000,000, to arrange an immense
exhibit at the Jamestown Exhibition
of the progress of the colored race
since 1885, The company purposes
to erect a large building on the
grounds.of tho Janfestown Exposition,
and suggests that each .State in tbe
Union shall have departments (or its
exhibits. Tho presidency has been
offered to Booker T. Washington, but
if he cannot accept, then John H.
Hrnytho, of Hanover, Va., formerly
Ministor to Liberia, and now presi
dent of the Negro Reformatory, will
.be made president.
Treat Your Kidneys for Rheumatism.
When you aro suffering from rheu
matism. the kiunoys muBt be attended
to at once, so they will eliminate the
uric acid from the blood. Foley’s Kid
ney Cure is tlie most effective remedy
for this purpose. R. T. Hopkins, jot'
Polar, Wis., says: “Alter unsuccess
fully doctoring three years for rheu
matism, I tried Foley’s Kidney Cure
and it cured me. I cannot speak too
highly of this great mediciuc.” Brad
ley & Wester.
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure
Digests what you eat.