Gayles was again a prominent participant in the 1888 National Baptist Convention .
The convention was led by its president , William J. Simmons , and a vice-president was selected from each state represented , with Gayles selected to represent Mississippi .
Gayles was again a prominent Gayles in the 1888 National Baptist Convention .
The convention was led by its president , William J. Simmons , and a vice-president was selected from each state represented , with Gayles selected to represent Mississippi .