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/ . THE BARNWELL ASSOCIATION. Interesting Account of Meeting at Historic Church. This historic body convened in its fifty-second annual session on October 22, with the Springtown church. SPRINGTOWN. The story goes that over a century ago, a flourishing village sprang up fcear a historic spring which is now two and a half miles east of the present church. Local tradition also relates that this spring enjoyed quite a reputation as a summer resort and that many of its patrons were from Charleston, Savannah and other coast towns The village of Springtown was also the county seat of Barnwell District of those days. Modern history relates that fifty-two years ago the Barnwell Association was organized at this church. But, old Springtown is no longer a deserted village, for only local tradition preserves its former glories. As one thinks of those who made it what ?roo Via to pominHprt of those fa XI* TT ao UV 40 & mous but anonymous lines on old Blandford church in Petersburg, Va. "The worshippers are scattered now, Who knelt before thy shrine, And silence reigns where anthems rolled In the days of Auld Lang Syne." The new church is a monument to the untiring energy and faithful work of the present and efficient pastor, S. P. Hair. It is situated in the midst of the most beautiful grounds of any church in this Association. To believe this one has only to see them, their old tombs shaded by beautiful oaks and hickories mingling their brilliant autumn leaves with the dark green of the long leaf pine, while the whole scene is set" in a subdued background of waving festoons of Spanish moss. Originally the Springtown section was the garden spot of the State. In ante-bellum days the church owned its parsonage, had a pastor for all his time and paid, an annual salary < of $1,000. Its membership lived in . handsome colonial residences flanked by avenues of cedars and china trees, v- With a knowledge of their descendants and an imagination of the high \ qualities of their fathers one can see the aptness of the misquotation, "Happy pastor; what a favored lot was thine!" But S. P. Hair their present pastor and his loyal and devoted membership are worthy successors of a noble church ancestry. remembered, however, that * JUVV *v w ? Springtown lay in the pathway of Sherman's army, and that one has only to see the clump of trees which marked the sites of former homes and the scattered sentinels which mark the avenues, to realize the truth of his aphorism describing war, ?but, I cannot repeat it here for this m is a religious newspaper THIS ASSOCIATION Knows gobd things when it gets them, so it was organized by the reelection of its old officers, Col. R. M. ; Mixson, moderator; W. G. Britton, ? . clerk; and J. A. Jenkins, treasurer. The introductory sermon, .by M. M. Benson, on "The Christian's Outreach," was most helpful and fitting. Dr. Derieux was the only foreign representative on the ground, and he was given the afternoon to talk about 8tate Missions. Derieux believes in i- .State Missions with all his soul, and he couldn't help making a first class : ' speech on the subject. He always does that, but he surpassed himself here. On Thursday the Orphanage man was on hand. "Mr. Jimmerson" as he is affectionately called by some 4 4 of his Barnwell supporters. These people love the Orphanage and love him so much that he need never fear v that it will not stand foremost in this Association. Equally as warm a welcome awaited the other brethren who were expected, affectionately asked after, / but who unfortunately for themselves didn't come. Home, Foreign, and all other phases of missions ?nnnsiriered. The sessions WV1C UUiJ Vvuv.v.. of the body were enlivened by some striking speeches on temperance, and fl Questions affecting some changes to v.the constitution of the. body. P? SOME REFLECTIONS. One of the contested matters in# volved the change of meeting so as not to include Sunday in its session, as at present. Formerly Sunday was V. the grand climax of a successful meeting, but latterly the pastors and delegates leave on Saturday and the appointed for the missionary sermon holds forth in solitary glory. Th/ere ; *> are weighty reasons for the desired .-* * change of date. Churches having services on that Sunday will lose one month's preaching if their pastors remain at the Association. The same reasons apply to teachers who are absent from their classes. The body at first yoted down the motion for an earlier date in the week, bht later'by common consent passed a resolution instructing their executive committee to refer the question to the churches, and to announce their decision if they desire the change. s. The increasing impetus placed on missions in the past two decades is obliterating the former conception of the function of an association. Then it was a meeting for counsel, for receiving letters and reports from the churches telling of their spiritual triumphs and defeats during the past year. The associational sermons of those days were frequent and sometimes marked by doctrinal acuteness or great converting power. The modern tendency is to make an association something on the order of a mis sionary rally or institute, while the ! sermons mark the official starting and finishing points of its work. Doubtless the reading of letters as practiced in some quarters has partly contributed to this end, but it is an unhealthy symptom to be so zealous for the triumph of the kingdom elsewhere that we become indifferent to hear of its progress at home. The attendance of the pastors of churches in the body was very small, and as contrasts are odious it will not do to mention the names of those who came up missing. But those who were present did a yeoman's service toward making the meeting a success. It was a delight to see the interest of the laymen. The finance committee was composed of three gentlemen, one a farmer, another a farmer and merchant, the third a *? /.#. _ bank president and one of the largest merchants in the county, and they were as proud of;their report as if I it had ben their work instead of the Master's. Another prominent layman was former Senator S. G. Mayfield, who is one of the brainiest men | in the State. There was also Senator | J. B. Black whose interest was second to none. Another interesting couple were Drs. E. C. Smith and F. M. Willis of Williston. When at home they are both given to the refinements of that modern chair of torture, the dentists, but at Springtown they handled in a masterly manner the cornet and violin respectively. Something ought to be said of the hospitable people of that community. But what can one say to fitly describe them?. Perhaps, ^ir. Editor, you might : have done them juatic# because you are accustomed to such things.. But for myself I was glad that I came, when I had preached j the missionary sermon which marked the close of the session I was sorry' it was over, and wanted to come again.?W. M. J. in Baptist Courier. Taft Going to Rest. Cincinnati, Nov. 4.*?"please say that I am perfectly healthy but tired," was the message Judge Taft wished uttered for him tonight. "I am going away for a complete rest for two weeks," said Judge Taft to-night. "No I am not going to hold political conferences, neither am I going to consider cabinet construction nor make any political appointments during this time. It is a period of as near absolute rest and quiet as I can make it.' Taft leaves for Hot Springs, Virginia, Friday. After Hot Springs the Taft family is considering a number of places for residence during the months that will intervene before his inauguration. , Among these is Asheville, N. C., which has some objection because of the cold, and Atlanta, Ga., consideration of which is now being brought forward* Three thousand and more telegrams of congratulations fiave been delivered to Judge Taft to-day. Judge Taft early this morning gave hearty expression to the gratification he felt in the election. * Bryan Gives Statement. Lincoln, Neb.,* Nov. 4.^?While not caring to discuss at this time the political effect of the Democratic victory in his home state, or to analyze the causes, William J. Bryan, this at ternoon in an informal taia to a number of - his friends, expressed his pleasure at the result' in Nebraska and the satisfaction it afforded him to learn of the election of so many of his political and personal friends. Mr. Bryan said: "I am highly gratified over the results in this statel The national defeat has not been such a disappointment when I have had so many things to console us. I hope I have convinced my friends that running for office has only been incident to my work. My heart has never been set on holding office, but I wanted to do certain work and it looks as though the presidency might offer an opportunity to do that work. I am sure that in private life I can have a chance, to do something. One is not required to hold office to do big things. One is simply required to do those things within his reach and that much is in reach of us all. I still hope ^to be of influence in bringing about the:needed reforms." Small Majority in Georgia. Macon, Ga., November 4.?The Georgia ^Republican congressional committee gave out the folio wine: "Indications now Doint to a Bryan majority of 5,000 or lees. State gave Parker 37,000 in 1904. We claim greatest victory of campaign, as fight was made without outside aid of money or speakers and with the negro not voting. Had the registered negro vote been cast the State would have given Taft a majority over all. It was a white man's fight and result makeS'Georgia battleground in 1012. The people generally are pleased over Taft's election." Night Rider by Compulsion. * Camp Nemo, Tenn., November 6. ?A party of hine alleged night riders were taken to Union Cityjfo'day under charge of Capt. Cappell of Memphis. Col. Tatom's instructions to Capt. Cappell were: "Get them there, dead or alive." A feature of interest was discovered to-day when John Cochran stated that he was a night rider by compulsion. It is generally admitted that a number were simply forced to ride with the outlaw bands or suffer punishment at their hands. Frank James, one of the prisoners at Camp Nemo, cqM frwinv that hp is a distant rela tive of Frank James, the famous outlaw. American Tobacco Co. a Trust. New York, November 7.?The contention of the government that the American Tobacco Company is a trust operating in restraint of trade and competition involving the antitrust law, was sustained to-day in a decision handed down by Judge Lacombe, Coxe and Noyers in the United States Circuit court here. Judge Ward handed down a dissenting opinion. Besides asking for an injunction dissolving the tobacco company on the ground that is is operating in restraint of trade, the government asked the court to appoint a receiver to wind up the affairs of allied corporations. While finding there is illegal combination as charged in the opinion the judges say an injunction should be issued against all defendants except the United Cigar Stores Company and the R. P. Richardson, Jr., Company. Injunctions are, however, stayed, pending an appeal to the United States supreme coi.it. The petition asking for the appointment of a receiver to take charge of companies included in the combine was refus! ed as being impracticable and wholly unnecessary." A pair of ox blood shoes to match that red suit. We have them, for ladies or gentlemen. C. R. BRABHAM'S SONS. i . r t- 1 " V * COUNTERFEITING CHARGED. 1Spartanburg Man Arrested on Grave Charge in Asheville. Asheville, N. C., November 4.?J. E. Moore, who claims to be from Spartanburg", was arrested in this city Monday on the charge of attempting to pass counterfeit money on a colored restaurant keeper. Tne negro soon notified the officers and after some clever work on their part he was beguiled into giving them change for a dollar. The money proved , to be counterfeit and he was arrested and searched on the spot. The offi ers found on his person about ten pieces of the false coin.. He has been in the city prison since his arrest and to-day was turned over to the government authorities. He was sent to the county jail to await his hearing which will take place Friday morning before United States Commissioner McCall. It is believed that many ? ~ imnllnntail 5r? +Vio affair snri iuuic arc luiyii^aicu m wv uuu? secret service men are at work to find them. Tftat Moore has a wife in Spartanburg is known since he addressed a letter to her at that city to-day. - 1 . Defrauding by Mfcil. . ' Florence, November ' 7.?There was ah interesting preliminary hearing before tJnited States Commissioner Dr. Peter B. B^cot, at this place, yesterday. Mr. David H. Fass, a citizen of Dillon, was brought before the- commissioner on the charge of using the United States mail for fraudulent purposes. There were a number of witnesses summoned here to testify in the case from various places in the eastern portion of the State. * The commissioner bound Mr. Fass over to the District Court, which meets-in Charleston in December, in the sum of $500. SECOND LYCEUM ATTRACTION The Boston Ladies Quartette SATURDAY NOV. I4TH At Carlisle Fitting School Auditorium } . An entirely new program of Quartettes, Solos and Readings, besides several unique novelties. Among the new features are duets I *"? __? _ ^ a _ in spanisn costume anu a number specially arranged from the light Opera "Pocahontas" by Quartette. 50c?9 P. M. I :? Your Baby Has no way to tell of the torture it suffers from rashes, tetter, eczema, ringworm and skin and scalp troubles except by fretting. Baths with warm water and Tetterine Soap followed by TETTERINE the fragrant, healing ointment, will immediately relieve and quickly cure the worst skin and scalp troubles. Soap 25c, ointment 50c, at your druggist's or by mail from SHUPTRINE CO.. SAVANNAH. OA. f il;ft ili#il? ftiI?H-ft1 jSOHETB *n * I x it A visit to our handsome esting as any entertain] t? this is particularly true it . . .. have just received anot 4* i Hand Pai i i & 11 that was admired and | j opportunity of seeing it j: even prettier than some : ? any of this you will hai |: We have also just open I w * % 11 Silverware M. i < i > j * >. ;; at Hartsville, S. C. j j over whether you wish t i _ can be and is being done ii ' ' < i? v 1 Good Things * * m ii* sii 11 i j* j . X ; is equaiea Dy iew anu s T of the country. We ha X chanical Toys ever broi E this assortment Toys tl H as the young, and wl 2 amusing. We also hav T folks. All we ask is fi g before making your pui II gation to buy. Every III The Herali if ' if? ift il? ili il.' :'H :'I i ft ft ft il? ft ft / | 1 " LKtl^aillS Bargains Bargain! Bargai '* . + - *. . i I thought in n bargains, i for I have a lo picked up at a i They are friends and cu ga ins is I So Come an Look at my lin guaranteed?ei sell is guarantt represented, yo money hack. 1 I will always treat you right McGowan'st Bamberg - ? I ' ' : .... * - /. -*y - >' -rt? . ' r. rr'.-.W^: , UNO NEWjS store is as entertaing and inter- i j .. nent you have ever visited, and 1} at tnis particular time, as we ii her shipment of that handsome V; i feisjfi jt iK inted China || ruiv/iVincnrl Kir oil urnn V?ori <an , * ! J ^iuiuicuj^u wjr uii tt iiv uuu mu i ms* '* r "-Wi In this lot we have somepieces i| in the other lot. If you want j! re to hurry as it is going fast. j gj&SS led a nice assortment of..... | ade in Our State jj | You should come and look this to buy or not, just to see what i) ! at our-very doors. Our line of . ** ||| 5 for Christmas !| | urpassed by none in this section j * ,ve one of the nicest lines of Me- j ight to Bamberg. - We have in ' * lat will interest the old as well > rich are instructive" as well as e presents suitable for the older X .--.-'A ar you to pay our place a visit ' 51 chases. Looking entails no obli- ? \J| article marked m plain figures. -aT. W?t Book Store! il;- ili il? il? il? -I? il? ;I? ilHll I? tl? ilHl? ;I? :? ilHli III ID S | I I ns 3 ty last advertisement that I was offer- "$$$ ind I was, hut not the offers I have now, -j-W|| t of Clothing, Overcoats, etc., which I Qreatreditction by paying cash for them. |vjg y grand for the money, anfl I want my 0M stomers to get the benefit of these baradvertise them. - vfSH \rt I aa!/1 * LU L<uva "''"IS e of E. C. BurPshoes for men. They are ?^.||| iery pair. In fact every pair of shoes 11 ted to be worth the money.? If not as I: \/V< u can wear them a while and get your I' ,'Jj s that hot fair ? Come to see me often, I. five you full value for your money and I;' | heap Cash Store