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264 to the intellectual, moral, and social development and business prosperity of the colored people, and, at the same time, keep its columns open to a fair and courteous discussion of all important subjects. 'Progress in all right directions,' shall be its motto." With this in view, Rev. De Baptiste labored zealously for the principles he had enunciated.

As pastor, editor and citizen, he did a work in Chicago that will long be felt. He has now the pastoral charge of the church at Galesburg. He is also statistical secretary of the National Baptist Association. The State University conferred "D. D." upon him at its commencement, 1887.

Some of his best editorials while editor of The Conservator are: "The Negro in Debt; but who owes him?" "Colored voters and the Republican Party;" "The Emigration Question;" and "Social Equality." Upon these questions, he wrote in that style peculiar to the true, able and vigorous writer.

After withdrawing from The Conservator, September, 1884, he began the publication of The Western Herald, a religious journal, which ran until December, 1885. After this he was for several years upon the editorial staff of The Brooklyn Monitor with Dr. R. L. Perry.

Among the ablest articles appearing in The Monitor from his pen, are: "Are we Doing our Duty?" having reference to Christians; and "Christian Co-operation." He is a journalist whom the race admire and love. The influence he has been able to exert through the medium of his pen has been uplifting and highly spiritual. The inspiration to a better life has been imparted to many a soul by a perusal of his writings, and many a one cheered and comforted thereby. His work in this direction is missed. Unlike many, Rev. Dr. De Baptiste possesses the power to write and talk.

He has three children, one of whom partakes of the father's journalistic nature.