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THE OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL ZION CHURCH. Volume XXV Charlotte, N. C., Thursday, August 29, 1901. Number 35 AN EXPLANATION. It is Not a Fake—Simply a nisunder standin *. by bishop j. w. hood d. d. l. l. d. Mr. Editor: I deeply regret that a member of the Connectional Council should send you a state ment not warranted by the facts. When Dr. J. B, Colbert sent you a statement of what the Chris tian Endeavorer Constitution con tained, he believed he was correct. In the main he was undoubtedly correct. On one single point there was a difference of opinion, which was finally settled by the Council. Dr. Colbert presented to the General Conference a constitution for the government of the Yarick Christian Endeavorer Societies. As there was not time to consider it there, it was referred to the Council. At the meeting of the Council in Indianapolis, Dr. Col bert understood that all of the con stitution was adopted as he had prepared it; hence, he, in good faith, sent it to the Editor in that shape. m. ^ n n nof i An JL LI Cl V? UOI3 about the provision which requires each pastor to organize a Variek Christian Endeavor Society in each church iD his charge. The pastor is also required to observe the Christian Endeavor anniversary day, and to solicit vol untary contributions. (All Chris tian Endeavor contributions are voluntary). The point of misunderstanding was respecting the item which re quired the minister to lift a collec tion from the church, where there was no Christian Endeavor Society. This was in the Constitution as originally written by Dr. Colbert. Some of us hold that this item was stricken out at Indianapolis, and the Council at Atlantic City sus tained this opinion. So what was published, was not a fake. Neither is there any disposition to discour age Dr. Colbert’s efforts. The of fering solicited is a Christian En deavor offering, and we think it best that the societies should havt all the credit for what is accom plished. Fayetteville, N. C. Methodist 4 Rt. Revs.” BY REV. E. GEO. BIDDLE, Mr- Editor: How strange it is that those who are so earnestly con tending for “Rt.Rev.” in our Churct do not deign to tell us how it is tha1 the Wesleyan Church of England founded by John Wesley and the great Methodist Episcopal Church es of this country, do not use, recog nize nor tolerate this title? How is that of the whole Methodist fam ily, it is left for “the title-loving Negro” to assume it? If it is Biblical, will some on< tell us wherein? Does the life character and teaching of Christ en courage pompous titles? If it is Metliodistic, will some one tell us how it is that with the exception ol Negro Methodists it is repudiated by the whole Methodist family? Does it not reflect rather badlj on us as a race that of the scores o: Bispops in attendance upon, and o: the numerous Methodist Churches represented in t h e Ecumenical Council now in session in London the cradle of universal Methodism it is only Negro Bishops who as sume “Rt. Rev.”? How is it thai to sustain and enhance their digni ty the Negro Bishops need s( much more title than the Bishops of the Methodist EpiscopalChurch' Are they so lacking in other re spects that they need this addition al title as ballast to make then stand on even keel with others' We reiterate that according to the Word of God, Methodist history, and Church polity, “Rt. Rev.” as a title for Methodist Bishops is an in admisible, meaningless, pompous and useless title, which no white Methodist Bishop would be foolish enough to assume or wear. Well, for the present, wo shall say no more on this subject, since we see that those who are on the other side are so determined to hold on to the questionable title. If it does them good, and they can work better with it, let them enjoy it in peace; and let any and every Zion minister who can by pull, push or money, and desires so to do, secure an additional title and wear it with out molestation. As for the charge hurled at us of “attacking the Bishops,” and of “slandering” them, because we dare to question this “questionable title,” we simply have this to say: pile on your accusations, we fear them not, and care not for them; “none of these things move me.” If to question a man’s right to a cer tain claim or title he holds is to slander him, then in this we have an entirely new intepretation of the English language. Troy, W, F. Grandfather Clause Upheld. New Orleans Dispatch to Philadelphia Times. Judge Somerville, in the District Court, dismissed the suit instituted by D. K. Raynes, a Negro, at the sugges tion and expense of the Afro-Ameri can League, of Washington, to test the constitutionality of ihe suffrage clause of Louisiana! by which 90 per cent of the Negroes are disfranchised, which clause has been adopted in North Caro lina and is in the process of adoption in Alabama. Raynes demar ded registration, claim ing that the constitutional and statu tory laws in regard to the registration are unconstitutional. The court de cides that if this contention prevails Raynes could not be registered, because the supervisor would not have any le gal duty to perform in connection with registration. A significant point in the decision is the declaration that if part of the law affecting suffrage qualification is un constitutional, it does not in any man ner affeet the other sections, and if it be found that the famous grandfather clause, section five, by which men are given the electoral franchise because their grandfathers were voters, is un constitutional, this doesn’t affect sec tions one and two, which make ability to read and write or the ownership of property, the basis of suffrage. The grandfather clause gives those few il literate white men without property the right to vote because of their grandfathers. BISHOP HOOD’S APPOINTMENTS. SEPTEMBER: 1—3 Providence, R I 4 AHleboro, Mass 5—8 Boston, Mass. 11 Plenderson, N G 12—13Fayetteville, N C 15th At 11 Manley, night; Southern Pines 16 Foundation, S C 17 David Stand, S C IS Corner Stone ! 21—21 Kershaw, S C i 23 24 White Hill S 0 25 Liberty S 0 1 26 ' 27 Fort Mill S C 29 At 11 Morvin, N 0 ; 29-Redding Springs ■ 30 At Mt Zion. Union Go NO Notice. The address of Bishop and Mrs J W ’ Alstork from August 28 to Stptembei t 18 will be Wcslian House, City Roads, ' London, England. THE PROCEEDINGS. Of the Woman’s H. and FJ Mis sionary Convention.! BY MRS. C. C. PETTEY. The first missionary convention of the W. H. and F. M. Society of the A. M. E. Zion Church, which was held in Price Memorial Temple, Atlantic City, N. J| was a decided success. Promptly at 10.30 a.m. Tuesday, July 30th., the convention assembled and af ter devotional exercises the Bish op of the district, Rt. Rev. A. Walters, D„ D., announced the un avoidable absence of the Presid ent, Mrs K. P. Hood, of Fayette ville, N. C., caused by severe ill ness. * He then introduced the ;Vice President, Mrs. M. E. Washing ton, of New Albany, Ind., and an nounced that she would preside over the convention. Mrs. Wash ington came forward in her usual stately and dignified manner, and took the chair after making some very timely remarks relative to the work of the convention and the duties of her office. Rev. Ma ry J. Small conducted devotional exercise. In the course of her re marks, she grew quite eloquent. The roll was called by the Secre tary, Mrs. C. C. Pettey. All of the General Officers responded save the President. Many vice presidents from various sections; were present at roll call. The Acting President appointed j the following named per sons, Miss' S. J. Janifer, of Washington, D. C., Mrs. Annie Vance Tucker'of Louisville, Ky.,‘ and Mrs. E. Hr. Badham, of Edenton, N. C., as a committee to draft and bring in suitable rules by which the con vention should be governed. Mrs. C. C. Pettey spoke in the interest of ‘‘The Brotherhood and Mission ary Link,” a paper published at Pe nsac ola, Fla. by Dr. J. H. Manly, with Mrs. J. W. Alstork and Mrs. Pettey associate editors. She begged the indorsement of the convention, and asked that the columns of this paper be used as a medium of communication for the various organizations of the W. H. and F. M. Society. Bish op J. B. Small, D. D., stated that he was contemplating publishing a missionary medium, in order that we might become better ac quainted with our African work. He thought that we should move very cautiously in accepting any medium. While he said that, he was not opposed to lne Jsrotner hood and Missionary Link” repre sented by Mrs. Pettey, but he hoped that we would not adopt any particular paper until the ap pearance of his paper to be known as “Zion’s Missionary Seer.” The chair appointed the follow ing committees: On Resolutions, Mrs. M- J. Small, Mrs. F. Ran dolph, Mrs. E. V. Walters, Mrs. C. 0. Pettey, Rev. J. S. Caldwell, Rev. J. M. Love, Mrs. Annie W. Blackwell. On Assessment, Mrs. M. E. Harris, Miss Eliza Gardner, and the entire Board of Bishops. On Local Organizations, Mrs. E. H. Eadham, Mrs. Georgie Loney, Mrs. E. V. Walters, Miss S. J. Janifer, Rev. T. H. Tipton, Rev. A. Fitch Rev. W. H. Chambers. Ways and Means, Mrs. M. E. Har ris, Mrs. Adele Turner, Mrs. A. W. Blackwell, Mrs. K. L. Swan son, Miss S. J. Janifer, Rev. C. D. Hazel and Rev. J. H. McMul len. Miss S. J. Janifer and Miss Bessie B. Johnson served as mar shals . It was decided by common con sent that the ladies, who were not official delegates attending the convention, should represent the conferences not aJready represent ed. A motion prevailed that each Bishop should the vacancies on his own district. The following con ferences were supplied according ly: Michigan, Mrs. Georgie Lo ney; Missours, Mrs. Florence Ran dolph; Allegheny-Ohio, Miss Ella J. Robinson; West Alabama, Miss S. J. Janifer; Central North Caro lina, Mrs. K. L. Swanson. Bishops Mood and W alters ex pressed themselves strongly in fav or of the organization of local so cieties. Bishop Hood stated that the Central North Carolina Con ference had thus far carried off the banner, i n raising the largest amount of money for home and foreign missions,and he suggested that the vice presidenis should travel, organize and work up local societies already organized, and that said vice presidents be allowed one-third of their collections for their expenses. Miss Gardner, of Boston, heartily agreed with the remarks of the Senior Bishop, and begged the hearty co-operation of all of onr ministers in our mission ary efforts, and encouraged ex pansion in the work. Bishop Small discouraged the triple idea of dividing the money into thirds. He further stated that all money collected for missions should be spent on missions alone. He was also opposed to the one half divi sion of the missionary money in all Conferences where such divis ion is now carried on. After sing ing “God be with you till we meet again,"” the convention adjourned to meet at 2.30 p. m. Benediction by Bishop J . "W. Hood. Convention assembled at2.30 p. m. Mrs. Annie C. Vance Tucker, of Louisville, conducted devotion al exercises, which were very im pressive. Next came the reports of the vice presidents. Miss Gard ner, of Boston, read some very en couraging letters from absent vice ! presidents iu the different mission ary fields. The Secretary, Mrs. Bishop C. C. Pettey, then^ deliv ered an address, subject, “Zion in Missionary Endeavor.” Rev. Ma jry j Small, vice president of the j Philadelphia and Baltimore Con | fereoce delivered an able address on “How to Make a Success of Woman’s Missionary Day in Our Church.” Excellent five minute speeches were made by Mrs M.E. Harris, Miss S. J. Janifer and Mrs. Annie C. Vance Tucker. Af ter singing, convention adjourned to meet at 8 p. m. Benediction by Bishop C. R. Harris. Promptly at 8 p. m., Mrs. M.JeLi Washington, Acting President, called the convention to order, Mrs. M. E. Harris, of Salisbury, N. C., conducted devotional exer cises. After reading the sixty first Psalm, Mrs. Harris offered a very fervent prayer. At this hour a welcome reception was tendered the delegates. Mayor Stoy wel comed the convention in behalf of the city, and prayed God’s bless ings on the work of the W. H. and F. M. Society. Mrs. M. L. C. Clinton sang a beautiful solo. Rev. Florence Randolph extended a cordial welcome in behalf of the New Jersey Conference. Miss Eliza Gardner warmly welcomed ! convention in behalf of the W. H. and F. M. Society. Mrs. Clinton favored us with another very beau tiful solo. (To be continued.) 213 E. King St.. York, Pa. NEWS EPITOMIZED By the Editor for the Delectation of the Readers. SWEEPING THE HORIZON. There are about 16,000,000 pupils in the schools of the United States. The Court of Inquiry in the case of Admiral Schley begins its work September 12th prox. There are in the world 197,500 000 Mohammedans, and of this number but 18,000,000 live in Tur key. The Ecumenical Conference will meet in Wesley’s Chapel, City Road, London, on Wednesday, September 4,1901. A company has been organized in White Plains, N. Y., to operate a through trolley-line from New York City to Boston. Popular attention is being drawn by the proposition to pre sent a loving-cup to the figure of Admiral Cervera, of Spain. Lord Roberts has issued an order that dismounted infantry officers must carry carbines instead of swords on active service and in maneuvers. Since June 30 last the pensioners numbered 997,735, a gain over the pension of last year. The sum of $139,321,930.26 was paid out during the fiscal year just clospd for pen sions. It is said that it will take China forty-three -years to pay the total of her indemnity recently as sessed by the different nations. The sum is the vast amount of $643,000,000. ^Dne of the finest organs in Amer rch is to be placed in the new Yale Memorial Hall when constructed. It will cost $25,000, and is the gift of Mrs. John S. Newberry, of De troit, Mich., in memory of a son in the class of ’85. Conducting a jail service an Omaha clergyman, says “ The Congregationalist,” gave out the hymn, “The dying thief rejoined to see,” and the convicts resented forcibly the implication, and the clergyman had to retire. We are getting along nicely here and had in our midst last Sunday Rev. I. S. Ingram, of Wadesboro, N. C., who preached a striking and enjoyable sermon at 11 a. m., from John 14:1. Come again.—Rev. G. W. Richardson, Durham, N. C. During the past century 204,500 Jews were baptized, 72,240 of them being in the evangelical churches and the others in the Greek and Roman Catholic Church es. Schools for, the training of Jewish missionaries will be es tablished in America. It is said that over 800 Negro teachers gathered at Hampton, Va., last month from all pares of the country for Summer work in aca demical and industrial courses. Hundreds of colored ministers, lawyers, doctors, editors and phil anthropic women from the North and South were present. Major General McArthur in his annual report, covering the opera tions in the Philippines up to Ju ly 4, 1901, says there have been 1, 026 contacts between American troops and insurgents in the Philippines during the year, with the following casualties: Ameri cans—killed, 245; wounded, 490; captured, 118; missing, 20; insur gents—killed, 2,854; wounded, 1, 193; captured 6,572; surrendered, 23,095. There were also captured during that period, or surrendered by the insurgents, 15,693 rifles, 296,365 rounds of rifle ammunition, 868 revolvers, 3,516 bolos, 122 can non, and 10,270 rounds of cannon ammunition.
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