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The Young People's Missio ary Movement. Summary of the Work of t Recent Asheville Confc ence. The Rev. R. E. Sharp, of Vt wvck, has furnished us with t following interesting sumim of the work of the Conl'ereuee I Youug People's Leaders recent held in Asheville, N. C , at whi twelve different states were rc resented : At the very outlet of UiisC'i ference the suggestion was ej phasized that tho conierence no' considered as an end in itse but rather as a beginning of more extensive campaign 1 missions and a heartier depc denceupon God lor power. T instruction and preparation, a inspiration that has come to t trniinir nortnl? will liuvo lla vhI ~ ? in the organization of?campaig lor the widening of t lie effecti\ ness ol the Gospel both in t home and in tlie foreign fields. The influence of this summ conference has brought a nt vision to many hearts. The i lation of missions and young pe pie was put upon the high* plane. Every appeal and eve message invited young men a young women to cast their liv into the largest mould. The pri tice of prayer was continual kept before the conference a6 t sole power which wculd secu for each one new purposes ai deeper spiritual life. Peculiar uplift came to ea heart as they heard the glowi testimonies ana messages ire the missionaries concerning t progress of the kingdom ot G in the mission fields. From Chii Japan, Korea, Brazil, Cuba, Itui and Africa we have heard the c of hungry hearts The power God has taken hold of China a is shaking China to the ve foundation". This great gosj of ours is breaking down and 1 constructing the nation. It is period when Christian leader*]; is wanted ; Irom Japan we h the message that it is our respr nihility to recover Japan's mot ideas, enlarge them and vitali them under the gospel of Ohri A stupendous task?but offeri a magnificent opportunity. T Japanese are ready as never I fore tor the message of the Cro Korea loo brought us an inyi t.ion for larger ? IFort in their I half; India, where cruelty 1 robbed and starved a nation, calling for some one to love the in Brazil, the doors are wide <>p< Cuba calls for increased ell'o and the beckoning hand Irom t Congo bids us "come over a help." The course of study outlin for this conference sent new 1 pulsating in the heart. The p 'lire of the world's ik ed v brought into bold relief. Ne< at homo and needs in far lands. The direct answers prayer that have been so abi ?lant and so manifest on thefn strengthened the laith and vit ly influenced the religious ch acter of many. The^ actual ci dition and need oi these lost so was an appeal and drew out t 1(1= nob'est qualities of manhood and duty* womanhood. Deep resolves were missic formed in lacing the tacts of mis to m sions. Practical results followed, Tliis o decisions were made 011 the high lure a he plane ot motive?the depth of ask m love to Christ was tested by the preset gift of self. portui Young men strong and vigor- tors. / ousand ho(:etul, thoroughly finn> men ii ished ar.d equipped in heart, liberal in^ mind and body, bore testimony of Chi to the joy of having decided upon The | ' :i life of service. Each one was hopefi satisfied that the need was the recital b t V . call, and their ability to meet actual that need was the clearest evi- triumj ' deuce of duty. One young man in hea Iroin Virginia was a telegraph into a ' operator six years a30. The way person 11 " opened lor hi 111 to go to college. Spirit, There the desire to make the best to en ' use of his life was awakened and heritaj I having 110 reason whv he should Org! for stay, he was ready to go any. well p II where. A young physician from be ent Arkansas felt that there was no these I n need for him here where 6.000 cil am voung men were being gradual- the 1< ue ed every year to take the place talent ' of 3,000 physicians who die wit i?- results ^ lill t in ?? v o f r A untlioi* tromur ?non si fNit lle " * J.. son of a missionary, paid that his counct circumstances of birth he believ the c lor ed to be God's call to him. outloo The knowledge ol the Chinese Havin re language he believed had been the su ? given to him for a purpose. He investi placed one converted heathen advant over against fame, one heathen the community changed over against hearts Gs money and with the realization periem 10 that his life should go on forever, zeal ^ concluded that to give himself niatier to a foreign field would make person 1*6 the largest use of I lie powers that Hon ai l,c* God had given him. A young pa'het woman from Georgia had prayed heart j l'h for the missionary spirit but also passioi n? that she might not be sent to the of vif im foreign field?but one day a Hood streug "e of love and light entered her prayer ?C1 soul, and she prayed: "Lord ed ben ia> give me the privilege to go." the "}i The testimony of a young Span- sum mi r.v iard from Cuba, now preparing w' in this country toieturn to Cuba, nd ?,^ m ,nicl11\vio,*,* c??i.i ..... "f trouli | , ?? ?, * * ,M-V I torpiil 1 ""-'earliest childhood, 1 had an am y??u ?*wn . . I with Dr ,e| j biti >n to be a soldi* r, and iiuw mmui re the Lord Ins granted me my tiea sire 1> 11! in a different army than l'hanuHi "I1 the one I had in mind." A nega<*! ro, born in Jamaica, just finished m" | his wo: k and preparation 1'or l*aM work m the Congo, where he lZe sols tins month in company ?L with tiie heio. Sheppard, said: "1 Kt.r "Pi am gld that 1 can give my life Mr. J, 'ie to the Congo. To the Congo I hurst je" will go, and in the Congo 1 will ning I lSS? die. My liope is tint the people .u thp tin i lie land of mv f ithers may from t )e" Ci?me to know the love of llim the la; ,as who lias love 1 me with such a damajj i8 great salvation" Volunteers bureai testified a desire to meet the re- The an-1 snonsibilily of harmonizing their j room tdj lives with others that had come caped 'ie ' to them. On j Many pastors reaped a larger a' ^ar{experience as a restilt ol this "oslm ie,l ci ufei'iMice. It was acknowledge j struck if.> thai a chur.'h that lias only her j ic- own interest in view is selfish Woffo as i and cannot grow, but a church I tire sclr that has I) fore it constantly a heat hi i Ileal oil' world wide vision, that church , Ma,rOI to enjova as a result a deeper con-, l"?lh . .. , .sitnati in- socrecration, ami gifts follow; stud eld I accordingly. An enthusiastic i al- missionary pastor will inspire a > ti^"> ar- church with the lire and the Korea on- warmth o! Ins enthusiasm. ''The ills | weak place oi foreign missions is ?? Ihejinthe pulpit," It is uot only the|Take f)f the preacher to preach on jus, but it is his privilege ake missions attractive. ;an be done through lilerand information. We musten for great things and it them with facts. Our oputies are unlimited as pasts shepherds we may lead nto the largest and most j I friendship with the came : missionaries by their il testimony and thrilling of their contact with ^ conditions and the glorious 1 piling of the gospel truth then hearts helped many j deeper fellowship in the . ...i 4. ..< ii.^ ir?i? I til MMJIlt "1 l/lic J1UIV i and crea'ed a yearning tor tho largest possible 1 ;e ot service. nnizttion, concerted effort, ^ lanned and defined, will ^ erprised as the result of len days of study, ot conn i ot prayer together under ^ Badership of consecrated ( and Spirit of God. These t ; shall t>e sure to follow as { istquence to this annual j 1. But of greater value is learer vision and larger ^ k lor each individual lite, i g come face to face with 1 pre me question 01 ttie best , nent ot life to the largest ! fl ;ago in the extension of t kingdom of (Jod, many " have entered into an ex- I ce of greater missionary 1 The heart of the whole \ is to he discovered in the al expression of consecraid information and sym- " ic fellowship with the ^ md mind of Christ in Ilis I n to save men. ''Largeness don, boldness of plan, ill ol faith and depth of lifo must be the rccoguiz * it fits winch have accrued delegates <>l the A heville sr cotif* rence. t c f\ Hard Lot ilcs to ooiiton<l with. spring from a iver and blockaded bowels, unless ken them to their proper action . King's Now I.ife Litis; the ploasnd most effective euro for cou tiI hoy prevent Appendicitis and the system. S45c at Funderlmik [ y. t'rawtord tiros., J. F. Muckoy g store. t M , > ling Struck by Light ning. ? t sliaw Era: The home ol t , M. Robertson, of the Oaksection,was struck bv liglnSuiulay afternoon. Some weatherboarding was torn . lie house and the bureau in aiily bed loom was badly ;ed, a pin cushion on the ( u being burned up. family were lying in the on a feather bed ami es- I injury. , the same afternoon sever( ^e trees near t he home ol ; la.-ter Martin Cant hen were : by light ning. rd College Fitting School. e new brick buildings. Steam j id electi b- lights. 1 Master, three teachers audi i live in f he hnitilings mlual attention to each student, i jd on tlie WofFord Campus, ents fake a regular course in I lege Gymnasium, and have acthe College Library pays for hoard, tuition, and all j Next session begins Sept. I tit h ' talog, etc , address A. MASON I K, Head Master, .Spartanburg, 7-25 The News. j ..SPECIAL.. | J Ten Days' Sale I ?= I \ tor Ten Days we Offer Bargain Hun- \ 0 ters Some Startling Values. ? 1 2500 yards 10c Colored Lawns at 5c. I p 1000 " 121-2 and 15c White Lawns at 10c. ^ 0 2500 " 10, 12 1-2 and 15c Embroidery, pick the lot ^ at 81-3 cents. V V Just received 1 bolt yard-wide Taffeta Silk, cheap at & 1 1.25, for this sale 98c the yard. ^ y* ! We Were Fortunate $ ? in getting two more solid cases of Hat Samples. In ft * these are some worth at least $2.50. You may pick & them at $1.25. Small lot 25c Straw Hats at 10c. J I 100 pairs Tan and Patent Colt Shoes 5.00. Forbush ^ 9 Oxfords for men, we offer these this sale at 3.75. 24 ^ J pairs Nullifiers, worth 1.50, to close out at 75c. ^ ft 10 dozen 1.50, 1.75 and 2.00 Odd Pants, your choice J 1.25. 1.25 Pants 98c. 75c Pants 50c. Numbers of 9 1 Suits in broken lots at 3.50, 5.00 and 7.50, worth double a 9 the money. J flO yards Barker's Bleach for 83c. Only 10 yards to ^ the customer. ^ , ft Don't miss this sale if you count values. M 1 Yours respectfully, i Funderburk Comp'y. * \ Notice of Application CheaP Rates via southern Railway. r4 Or Discharge as Guardian. On account of the special occasions men. . .. tinned, the Southern Kail way will sell round Notice is hereby Riven that the un- trip tiok.'s to points named below, at greatlersigned will, on the 8th of August, |y reduced rates as follows: 906, make his linal settlement wth To Ashuville, N C. ,aud return.?Accoun he Judge of l'robate of Lancaster Convention Commercial Law League o lounty, at his oflloe at the courthouse, America. Tickets on sale July, 26th. to is guardian of Evelyn R N.shet, and 27th, limited to return August, Wth. 1906. ipply to said court for tlnal discharge An extension of tins limit t<> September, is said guardian. Juth, may he obtained by paying a tee o This July 5, 1906. 50 cts. and depositing ticket with Special K. W. N1SBET, Agent at Ashe\ille. Kate, one fare plus 25 Guardian of Evelyn K. Nisbet. ots for r?uud trip. To Lexington, Ivy., and return.?Account National (Wand Lodge. United Brothers of A y. Friendship and Sisters Mysterious Ten. XjLIx get 11 Tickets >u sale July, 29th, to August 1st, limited to leturn August, 5th. hate, one hat will last a life time is what you fare plus 25 cts. tor round trip. ^ fvant. Our Organs have a pure tone To Metieo City, Mex., and return.-Ac- T ilid have lovely cases. We can supply count International Geological Congress. loii wiili nn Orean that will nlease in I ml. its on s..l.. Ihuiki Mil. to :ti limit...! v?T.\ partic.iilar for only $l>f> and $70, to return 'Jodays from flute of sale. Kate le live red Write us f(?r our special one lure plus2*5 cts for round trio, erms of payment, ami for illustra- 'l'o Milwaukee, Wis, und return.?Anions of our beautiful organs. count (irnnd Aerie Fraternal Order JSnghs, If joti prefer a I'iano we have beau- Tickets on sale August, Kith to 12th, InniifiiI and good new Uprights from ted to return August i'2nd. ltate, one tare M85 up 011 easy terms. pln? $2 00 for round trip. . , ir(.KM To Richmond, Va . and return, ? Aceouu ' ' ' Meeting True Reformers. Tickets on sale MALONE'S MUSIC MOUSE, September, 2nd to 6th, limited to return Columbia S. C. September 13th ltate, one fare plus 25 cts. ' " * for round trip - To Roanoke, Va., and return.?Aoconn Meeting National Fireman's Association. Tfl I llP (IvPr^PPf*^ Tickets on sale August 12th to 13th,! mited Ilf I llv VTvlSvvl j to return August, :tlst An extension o _ , i ? tt i r this liu.it to September 15th uiay beobtaiu Df the Public .Highways of ed by depositing ticket with Special Agen 1 T , , and paying a fee ot 50 els. Rate, one lara Lancaster County. ctH. for sound trip. ^ As the people will so >n tlnisb lay inn .F?u.f,,,n iu<luiro ut au-v St,utU* by their crops, I must earnestly urn** ?,u ttl or upon yon all to warn out your hands " Hunt, brooks Morgan, fin each of your section of roads and ',IV fts Asst. (reu. Pas Agt, work them and put them in good con- , 1 barleston. 8. C. Atlanta, Ga. fl it ion. I hope you will all discharge ?????????? your duty fail lifuily . I am your hum- . .... . / / V'rvSzL LANCASTER & CHESTER 7-VhIIw fo'lintv Supervisor RAILWAY COMPANY SCHKUULK IN KFFKCT MAY 8, 19^1 DAILY KXCKl'T M N'IIA1' jL Notice to Trespassers. W KSTIiOU N1) ^ I.v liiini'iister ti ib am 3 In p tn All persons will lake notice that J-v Fort Lawn 8iam 3 ?ft j> w they are hereby forbidden under the ukhbirL"'.'.owiaS Vibpm penalty of law, to bunt with gun or Ar Cheater ... 715um f> 4r. p m dog, to llsh or attempt to Oltob fllb, ArCharlotte?Sou.Ky .. "TaSTTiii 7<w p m in any manner whatever, or to pick Ar Lohimnu?77 woo u m i us ??'# ,ii.....to ... .i.i.. .i.i.... ... V .,r..irn, .....r., w. <r v. KANTHO'JND walk, out or attempt to cut timber, or hv ColumMa-Sn... itv ?of.am 3 10 p m trespass In any other way, on my lan.l , v , lllirlnU,. _SlllUtv ....54.Sum in Indian Land township, Lancaster f?_ 9?t?m FI-TEE County, Htate of Houtn ? arolina, ad- i,v KUi.burg * 40 a m 83Wpa i joining the lands of A. I\ Sprat t, James t.v Hascomv.Ue . iw?m s 45 p m Wilson, Daniel Wilson, .lan.es Rich- ut?lim .. , , .. at 1 juncail.T id .in a in V In p m ardson, and others. This July ?, 1MHJ. MRH. M. K. GORDON. CONNECTIONS CHESTER?Southorn, Seaboard, ami Caro- ' ????????????????? lln;t A North-Western Railways. , rn, VI LANCASTER?Southern Railway. Head?fhe News, a. 1. mclurk, superintendent. ^ I