Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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And when yo tude of .good < mas like, don I Furnis I A gentleman's |l ferent at diffe the year. Furi to be selected * | j j son, those you selected with g | precaution. Come in i SURGEONS WILL ' GRAFT AN EYE. Wonderful Operation To Be Per- j formed on An Ohio Man. il\ctliefontai*5^, O.?Dr. Floyd ! Swindley, of Forest, 0., who is blind j in both eyes, lias gone to New York ] to undergo a. wonderful operation, by which he hopes to regain the sight | of one of liis eyes. His eyesight was destroyed .wars' ago in nil explosion. The New York j . doctors will urn ft on one of his eyes a cornea taken from the eye of an- ; other man, who is blind, but whose j cornea is not affected. It is hoped that the operation will i restore the doctor's sight. If the attempt' is successful, ho! will try to find another man who is willing to part with a cornea, audi then he will have the use of both of his "eyes. 8,338,851 COTTON BALES ARE GINNED, j -..N Census Bureau Issues a Bulletin on; \"f;hc Growth of this Year?55,141 \ Are of Sea Island 'Crop. Washington, Dec. 9j?1The census bureaifl&today issued a bulletin showing thamthe total cotton crop of this year's growth ginned up to December 1 was*! 8,338,854 bales, as compared with 10,027,808 bales for th'e sanve period last, year, and 8, (580,0(53 ^ n 1905. Gins in operation numbered t <SU,n/U. In t'his bulletin round bales are i counted as half bales. Statistics of ?* cotton ginned lo December 1 include 154,341 round bales for 1907, 227,il45 for 1000 and 230,770 for 1905. I ^ 7 k The number of sea island bales in| eluded is 55,141 for 1007, 41,250 for j 11900 and SI ,095 for 1005. I Distributing of svta island cotton , |for 1907 by stales is: Florida, 19,-1 1696; Georgia, 27,738; South Caro-1 Rlina, 7,707. K There were ginned 7,300,065 bales So Novemlrer 14 last. The pereenHkge of the crop ginned to December ggin 1900 was 11.2 and in 1905 82.8. BflU'hc final 1900 crop is given as .12,|?,201 and 1905 as 10,495,105. Of SErbS cotton ginned to December 1 of year Iho following figures are 3H|'i for tho states named: g^Aabama, 852.882 bales; 3,397 gin |jSj^B>ridn, 40,570 bales; 241 pinner-i B^^B'rgia, 1,518,252 bales; 4,403 j u think of Ch 5 awaiting yoi 't put it off ar un is dif rent times of nishings have to suit the seafind here are jreat care and s early and a\ Mississippi, 955,538 bales; 3,450' "inneries. j North Carolina, 468,732 bales; 2,- ! (M5 ginneries. South Carolina, 043,S!)1 bales; 3,-j 1 < ) . ? IM.> it IIIU el 1 VS. Tennessee, 177.172 bales; Oi l gin-i neries. Virginia, 5,105 bales; S7 gi:inei'i'es. I BAPTIST LAYMEN AROUSED. Movement to Aid in World Evangelization Launched. Orangeburg, December 8.?At the afternoon session Uidav of the state I Mnptisj Convention, a mass meeting i ^ ' was lieKl to organize the Jay- 1 men's movement. A call signed by fifty prominent laymen had previous-' !y been issued, and when I he meet- \ ing was called to order by Dr. K. (J. Qualtlebaum there were about 250; men in the auditorium. A startling' statement was made by Mr. Tyler, secretary of the National Laymen's' Movement for Southern Baptists,; when he declared that 13 cities had j already pledged to contribute $880,- j 000 more to foreign missions in 1008 j t!ian they gave in 1007. Dr. Quattiebaum explained the object of the meeting, and then asked for the election of a chairman. Dr. H. P. Covington, of Florence, was elected, lie, upon taking, the chair, addressed the assembly upon the importance of the movement'. W. 13. Walking led in a fervent prayer, es pecially asking that- from among the Sons and daughters of the laymen present the Lord would call missionaries into I he foreign field. The I ay 114011's movement is an in-j 'terdenominational movement which 'endeavors to eniist all laymen in foreign mission work. The following card is distributed among the men, which they are asked to sign: "Believing it to be the duty of: the Church of Christ to preach the j Gospel to every creature, it is my purpose to pray, to give, to study and ! to work, as"God may give me opportunity, that tlvc Church of this gener-1 ntion may obey this command." It is the effort of the laymen's movement to evangelize the whole heathen world in the next twentyfive years. The Baptist laymen of South Carolina spoke in no uncertain terms on t'he subject. Several short talks were mndf by business! men, and the movement, took definite ! shape. J. Henry Tyler, a member of the Baghy Furniture Company, of'-'Balti- j more, 5fd., was tire principal speaker. 1 ristmas think ur selection, lother day?c i j We Fit t Buy.your Shoe you can be cer fit, where cvs the best of it; stock is bright 'oid hurry by _ . His subject was "The Laymen's! Movement ai Clo.-V Ranj*'e." lie; sketched (lie history of the rise of the ; laymen's movement from its ineep-j i ion a year a^o till I lie present time,! evincing ??rea|. interest, an.I a t?xo\v- \ in"- movement. The laymen Hereto-1 fore have not he-.Mi interested in for- . egin missions; their practical busi-j ncss judgment is needed, and the lar- i ger portion of the country's wealth is in Ihe bands of Ihe men. There are , three distinct purposes of this work: First, to educate tire Christian public concerning' conditions in the foiv ' eign field; secondly, to send a dele- ; .nation of business men to the fields ; to study and make a report of facts;! thirdly, to give the 0osjrel to every creature in the next twenty-five: years. Tim is to be done by net ting men to sign Ihe pledge above, by organization, to simply co-operate with present existing missionary agencies. This plan of organization is to elect i today an executive committee of three for the stale; this committee in turn will appoint a chairman in each district association. These chairmen wiil in turn appoint a "key man" in ' each church, who will have charge of the matter in their respective church- , es. Thus is the entire organization j effected. The movement does not ask for, nor will it receive, a dollar, but the expense of movement, is being borne by a few men in New York and Tial limorc, who felt called upon lo get I laymen awake lo conditions and possibilities. All money given to the j r>oui'ncrn, loreij>n, and home missions' agencies now in operation. A definite sum to I);1 raised annually should he fixed, so as to set a mark ' for work. Mr. Tyier referred lot twenty-five individual jyifls rancyiiu*! from $100,000 to 000 eaeh. all ! avera^in^ .+-124,000 each. Il is figured that if there is one! missionary to eaeh 25.000 heathens! then '10,000 missionaries can reach j the 10,000,000 heathen who have nev- j er heard I ho Gospel story. This .nun- ' her of missionaries may he taken from Protestant Churches in America ' today and still leave 340 preachers t to every 100,000 people of this eriun- j try. Tho men may he had; what is \ needed is money. Mr. Tyler spoke: forcefully of the responsibility of; American laymen. Protestant's are i now uivinfj; one cent a week per year j for the work; if we can pel four cents a week from each Protestant Christian a sufficient sum may he had toj accomplish the work proposed. South ' Carolina Baptists, 120.000 in number,1 ' rilist >&/fatL-IT.Vt 1... i of our store Our stock is ome in now? lie Feet. js of us where tain of a good ;ry offering is j s kind, where and fresh. selecting now gave? last year about' $50,000 to home j and foreign mission's, whereas they j should give $240,000. lie iv to fore there has been a lamentable indifference, towards the work. Tiiis laymen's movement is the greatest event of the. age; the audacity of its purpose is startling. But it means a large, yes, great, givi; 1 !? based IIIUIII ill fell brent, inl'iii'mri linn. The great movement is not. a passing fancy; it. is a (loop sentiment, an abiding enthusiasm or a sudden im pi use; it is t'iie expression of practical business men, conservative and intelligent. Mr. Tyler was followed by 10. 0. James, William (loldsmith, Jr., M. Mfliichamp. ('. H. Hobo, Robert H. Watson, K. N. K. Hailey, 10. (I. Quatih'baum, William Turnbull, J. M. (^ua! t lcbanin, 10. M. IVoples, and ?1. i .1. (Jenlrv, I*. 11. Kdwards, a citizen ( I Darlington, now a layman missionary laboring- in India, made a spi-.'ch wiich attracted a great deal of atlrntion. lie said missionaries welcome this movement as the. greatest event of the century and said tire, missionaries are delighted to know i 11a 1 laymen arc coming into their inheritance in the matter of missions. I'). I'. Covington, 10. (r. Quattlvjbaurn and T. 0. Lawton, Jr., were eiected as the central committee and empowered to appoint district chairmen as suggested by Mr. Tyler. Louis Hristow. Sunshine. The editor is in receipt' of the following from state organizer under f. S. S.: A Christmas Present For a Shut-In. r'arter Wiser, thai live shut-in sunshiner, has been collecting money to i bnv a lalkiny machine or ornnho- i phono, for Mrs. Kay, a follow sliul- I in, who is much alone and "-really in I need of cheer. A few dollars nio/e j is needed lo make r>u 1 Hie fund. As | Christmas is drawimr near readers of The Ilorald and News are asked lo lend a hcipinir hand. Remember lo rive sunshine is llro hesl way to find I lie H oly fJrail. Donations should he soul, lo Carler Riser, Whit mire, S. C\, or lo (.lie state orrrani/.or at. Westminster. Tf any reader has a machine lo "pass on" just send it a loner and funds now in hand will purchase records. T.e| all hoar in mind our molto, and if "you have a kindness shown pass it on." Would you he truly hnpov, then "Do sonielhiti'.r for oui#?hodv quick." M-iye 1?. Sholor, Stale Or<ra:iijcor Sunshine Society. Westminster, S. C. v , ... ... .' t .' ' for we have c very bright for choicest g Handk? The wonderful these most pl< to numerous t have them fro Cravats==This li most popular and our sell large, a gift m always apprec /. Don't wai ABOUT RAEE CONFERENCE. Announcement Showing an Admirable Spirit Made By a Columbia Woman. Columbia Weconl. Mabel Keitt Howard, <?T l!HM Luml)?"?r street, is clinirmaii ol' I lie woman's department. of the race conferonee to l>e held in lids city January Kith, under the auspices of Hichard Carroll and oilier well known colored lenders. She made the following announeemenjts today in regard to the share lie women will have in the conference: "The third day of the conference wiil he Woman's Day. Arrangements are being made tu have mic of our hest speakers present to address us at 111.1 evening session. It is hoped thai women throughout the state will become interested in this meeting, and that all organizations will send delegates. Nothiiur of moment can he accomplished withoul combined a.id continuous efforts. .Fathers alone canuol lead a race, but mothers, sisters and wives must lend their influence to the establishment of harmony between races and men. We are all members of one great family; we were fashioned by and made in live image of Clo.l. Then let each member of (his much-discussed race show the interest, he lias in his own problem by coming: here and reasoning together. "The general topic for discussion on Woman's Day is 'The Home.' The program is 1 >??iiitr arranged and will ho published soon. Speakers have been selected from all pari-* of ihe stale and letters of acceptance are coming in. Not only I hose whose names appear on the program are to speak, but '.short talks are *,o be uiven by men and women. The meeting will be open to all. Come prepared to say something helpful. "We want to infuse the spirit of home-gel t iug, And home adornment into our women. (Jome to the conference* and help kin.lie such a sacred flame. Don't think that this call is for Ihe 'education alone. All are welcome. We want to hear from those who, with their one talenl and one room, are. working and laying by to improve what they have without mortgage. There are many, and we want to hear from litem. We want to hear also from those who own considerable, s<> that struggling women can look up lo women of our own race I'oi examples and inspiration. Tltc.i, too, we want, our men to know of the great, number of wo\ . x great multiarid Christfoods go first srehiefs. I assortment of easing gifts is 0 mention. We m 5c to $ 1 .OO. ne is one of the in our stock, action is very ost useful and :iated. t, come. 1 lni'ii who have bought and furnished 'homes by the sweat of lheir blows. 1 We want (<> tin.I on I what black I bands have accomplished. "Those win) e.xpeel lo come from jollier l<?\\ lis lo at tend Ihe conference, shonid send (heir names a| once lo \liv < 1 \ v:..... 1.11 1 1 .. 1 l 4.1..'. * . . -MAWII, III lurf ;>l Iv'L'l Columbia." I Only a Dodge. Thaddeii's Stevens I Imil.u'alo, tiro western insurance expert, was relalitijr in Chicn?ro Mime oddities ol' inI snrance, says Mro Minneapolis .lour! nal. "And then," said Mr. I louluale, i "there was llta! ease ol' the lyeneral i store man in I> 11111(li. This man's store burnt down, and, bocau.se his stock was so heavy, the company disputed his claim. ''I ''"member o.ie item in his stock list?17,500 inonrniniv hatbands. "Wh'en I came to this item I thumped it with my pencil and said lo the storekeeper severely: " 'Look here, this is unreasonable. "Why 'should yon have had 17,f>()0 monrninv Iialhan.ls in stock? What' possibility was there t ^fat death would create in a sinuh small shop like yours a demand for 17,500 j monrnimr hatbands?' "The storekeeper smiled at me inn eondescendiiijr way and replied: i " ' I didn't- keep those hatbands i for men who trrieved 1'or the death of . relatives or friends, bill' for men who went into mourning for the irreaso on t heir hair;.' " T1 tr r//. T> /a i 1 ^ -1 Xirut 1- trr.i... uvnUU VVlbllUlIU W ill01". < 'liifjiifo Inter Oeean. I'oiliny without the n-e of water is 111-.* liilcs! novel! v exploited ill one of ('liiesttfo\s leadiny hotels iiii'l. :i- ! lie I'eiii is accomplished direct !\ before tlie eyes ol' I lie uuest, the new way ol' cookinif ireneraMy attracts attention and comment. "K-.rirs. sir? All ritrlil. sir. Medium I boiled?" responds llie waiter. aflor lislenin.tr lo (lie order, llien proceeds lo pi nee a box-like apparatus Imfoiv I lie truest ;ind I urn's on a lit lie e.loc,tricitv from i Ik* brackol on Hie wall | and planes (lie desired number of j otfff.s in lite healer. i Tn about a in in 11 to an.l a half, or | half t.iie Iiine eonsnmed by the hot ; wafer process. I lie are cooked to a I n rn. The eleelrie feooker was invented by I'rof. Ifadlke of Armour hislitnle, v.lio has been poivnaded (d exploit it .'it the coming Chicago eier .trie show, to bo hold in January at ' th-o Coliseum.