S THE GAZE7TF. ( Um utm—tvat it I {* »*ytol|rt tnnit. t {» to xrlUklo-hM M It } Published W. P. NAB SHALL, EAitar an4 Proprietor. VOL. XXVL I YOUR BUSINESS INVITED THIS IS STRICTLY A COMMERCIAL RANK.. NO OUTSIDE ENTANGLE MENTS, NO OTHER INTEREST TO DIVERT ITS ATTENTION OR CAPI TAL. All our strength, facilities and abilities arc conneerved for the one purpose. This is a distinct advantage to depositors. ACCOUNTS RECEIVE COURTEOUS AND LIBERAL TREATMENT. THE CITIZENS NATIONAL BANK MMSMMMMMMHOSSMMMMNSMM CONFERENCE OF CHRISTIAN WORKERS. Ratline of the Program el the Yenng People’s Convention in Onetonie July 5-9—Same Hints el the Conference of Work. All indications point to a large, enthusiastic, and spiritual con vention in Gastonia. Are you coining? We heel sure that .after read ing the programme, which we publish in full in another page in this issue of the A. K. P. you will decide that you can not afford not to send your pastor and at least two delegates from your society to this convention. The Bible Conference Com mittee decided not to hold the annual Summer Bible Confer ence this year, but to concen trate all our efforts in a rousing Y. P. C. U. convention. The result is that our couventiou programme has been planned with the view of making it a joint Young People's Conven tion and Bible Conference for ministers and Christian Work ers. The programme is rich in good things, but the daily Bible studies conducted by Miss Saxe, alone would be worth coming to the convention to hear. Miss Saxe is a graduate of the Moody Bible Institute. Dr. Torry, the Superintendent of the Institute writes: "I have known of the Bible work of Mist Saxe for several years. She was formerly a stu* dent with ns at the Bible Insti tute, and we have rejoiced in the wonderful work that God has enabled her to do, teaching Bible classes in different cities in America. She is sound in doctrine, wise in methods, and has a remarkable gift of in teresting people io Bible study, and showing them how to study the Bible lor themselves. Mr. Alexander, who ac companies Dr. Torry in his evangelistic work, writes: "Miss h^lfl itHd* laronct linin' Bible classes of any woman in America for tbe past six years, I bavc seen Miss Saxe bold tbe attention of an audience of one thousand people night after night in popular.Bible study. 1 have never seen tbe audience she has failed to interest.” Other interrstiug features of the programme nave already been pointed oat to you on this page, ft ia all good and you can't afford to miss it. Plan to come and receive a blessing yourself and pray that through tbe' inspiration received you may be a blessing to others. SCHOOL or MKTMODS. As has already been an nounced, Rev. J, Q. Kennedy will conduct a conference on methods in Y. P. C. U. work. In order that be may make this conference beipfnl to ns, be desires to devote the second period of tbe conference to answering questions in regard to our real needs and difficulties in connection with tbe C. 1). work. That he may give time to the consideration of these questions, be wants them Mat to him before tbe convention meets. Are yon a chairman or member of a committee, and have yon difficulties ineon uectlon with your work tbst yon would like to have solved? If so, make n note of these now and send them to me that I may forward them at once to Dr. Kennedy. This issue of the pa per will be la yonr hands by Jane 1st or 2nd. Consider the nutter carefully for a week, then write me not later than Jane 10th a list of the questions yon would like to hear discussed bv Dr. Kennedy. Don t nenUct this matter. Ifeey of yon nave difficulties the* you would like to beve solved and betels yonr opportunity. If you are to get the most out of this couference, Dr. Kennedy must have your questions some time before the convention meets. Seud them at yonr first opportunity to me and 1 will send them to Dr. Kennedy. JUNIOR CONI-'UH 1'Nl'K. At the name hour that Dr. Kennedy discusses Y. V, C. U. methods, Miss (ir.-rce Kirk uatrick will meet the Junior workers and conduct a similar conference, for them. The Juuior Superintendents have probably heard from Misa Kirk patrick with reference to this conference, bat if for any rea son, she has not received your name, write ber. It is earnestly hoped that a large delegation of Junior workers will be in atten dance at the convention, and that the Junior work of our church will receive a great impetus from the new methods of work learned there and the new purpose formed, "To know Christ and to make Christ known." Rev. W. H. Pope, who is to speak daily during onr conven tion, recently spent several mouths on the Pacific coast do ing evangelistic work. The California Independent pub lished weekly at Los Angeles, where oue of his meetings were held, says: Mr. Pope is a rare evangelist in the reach and thoroughness of his work. His aim is not simply to lead a revival move ment for a few weeks and save aa many souls as be can in that time, aud leave the church no k*lt.er quipped for its regular work—far from that ; he desires to teach and train the church members so that they will assist him in winning souls dnring the revival and keep it up when he nas gone, in tots way he ac complishes great good. His preaching is scriptural, practical aod persuasive. One thing is characteristic of his preaching; mem hear him gladly and are persuaded to believe in the Lord Jeaus Christ. The pastor of the church in which these meetings were lie Id, aaya: Rev. H. W. Pope it a good preacher, clear in doctrine, lum inous ia illustration, apt and skillful in presenting the truth. His knowledge of the Bible is wonderful, and above all, he has a passion for souls. If there is an unsaved man in the audience, be is after him in a tactful way before be gets out of the bouse end nothiug will satisfy him but thorough conversion. We need to come into touch with this rare evangelist and ex perienced person si worker. W« need to catch aomethlng of his apirlt as a preparation for the evangelistic meetings that ere to be held in each of our congrega tions this summer. Are you planning to beer him? PUAYK* ro* THg CON VXNTION. I hope you are not neglecting thin most sseeuttal element in preparing for our convention. No better suggestions for this could be given then those mode in anticipation of the greet Brit ish Christian Kndeavor Conven tion. Hence we repeat these topic* for prayer tbit week and urge Y. P. C. U. members end ell others interested to follow them. We have prayer eircWs organised in msny societies to prey for a revival. Let each of these circles prey along these definite lines that this conven tion may be one meene of bring ing about this greet spiritual awakening for which we have bwu praying. Au eminent English miuisUtr made the following suggestions in anticipation of one of the great British Christian Endeavor Conventions. They are equally applicable to our Convention in Gastonia and we hope that all Y. P. C. V. members will carry them out. ASK, AND rr SHAU BE GIVEN YOU. 1. Pray that all members who attend the Convention may come iu the deep and reverent mood of a great expectancy. All of one accord. Acts 2: 1. 2. Pray that all the sessions way experience that quickening atmosphere in which all the mvwcii ui iuc ivui wax vcwuic •wake and alive onto God. Like ... a wind. Acta 2: 2. 3. Pray that speakers and hearers alike may be indued with a new enthusiasm. a burn ing passion for souls and God. Like as of fire. Acts 2: 3. 4. l’ray that Gastonia may feel tbe pulse and contagion of our presence, and that every cor ner of it may be stirred in holy wonder, ft filled all the house where they were sitting. Acts 2: 2. 5. Pray that the power and witness of the Convention may run throughout our church, and may awake a response in mis sion lands. "My witnesses . . . to tbe uttermost parts of the earth." OUTLINE Of THE PIOOIAH. Per lhe Yeung People's Canvea tlea la be Held la Bast sal a. N. C. "To Km» CfctiM Md to make CJtri* Known.* W'FPMKSDAY KYfiXDlO. I 7:45 Praise and prayer service. I 8:15 Words of welcome—Rev. J. i C. Galloway, D. D., Gaatonin. X. C. , 8:25 Response-R e v. J a in e a Boyce. Due West. S. C. 8:35 Address—"A revival of Re uaioa." Rev. Win. Duncan. Char- I lottc. K. C. i 9: . Newberry, 8. C. FRIDAY AKTKRXOON. 3: JO Coafarenres Conference on Y. P.C. U. Methods —Rey. J. O- Kennedy. Conference on Junior Methods— Miss Croce Kirkpatrick. 4:15 Address—"Primary Work"— Mr*. M A. Cnrliste, Newberry. 8. C. FRIDAY RVRK1XO. 7:45 Song Saryica. 0:00 Address—"The Holy Spirit in John"—Rev H. W. Pope. 8:JO Address -" The Call of the Rest”—Rev, J, A. B. Scherer. SATURDAY WORM 1X0. 9 00 Quiet Hour P—I.. u __. - . A JJ_ « A , Lfl* of Power"-kav. t. Knox Moot- , HMwry, 0:45 Ilible floor—MIm Grace ' Hum, 10:4* Addreaa—"The Training of 1 •AYUBDAV AFYKBNOHX. ] No aaaaioa of Coo real ion. Outing to JCIeg'a Mountain, All , Healing and ether place* of tntereat. AATtlBOAY Kvxxnro. 7:4S Song aenrlcc. 8:00 Addteaa—” The ltpfatle to the 1 Kukealaaa"--Kev H wTpope. i 1:*> Addreaa "Kxtenalonor Poll- I «ra, Which?—R«v. J. 5. Konaedy. , aAlBATH MOBXIXO. 3(W^0O Hlble Hoar-Mila Grace , . 11:00 Addreaa om Mliaiona-Mr ' J. Campbell White, Allegheny. Pa. Babbaym ArrUBMoox. ypO Meeting for Wot*** god Children—Mra M. A. Carllalo, pre BABBAYM MVXXIKO. ' Subscribe to Tim Gastonia OAxgrrR. a^tedkMdilMma SOME FACTS A NO FANCIES. —*V JoAU— _ Tkttt Kttm to be a * Blue Law* crusade sweeping over the »ate, at the present tin**, from the mountains to the seashore. The bone of contention is soda water. "Sinless, sparkling tip zling soda-water utust not be sold on Sunday.” Kvervthiag in tbe way of refreshments, ci gars, papers, etc., must be bought oti Saturday before. This is no doubt according to tbe teachings of the good book and we hare natight to say ■gainst the good people haviug tbefr wsy about the matter. However, it la ■ significant fact that while the Dint Taws pertain ing to soda-water etc., are be ing enforced, other violations of the Sabbath are carried on srfth impunity. The tclcpbooca are operated iu foil bUst on the Lord's day and there is never a murmur to be beard from the ministers—save and except one good man, who is always on tbe Lord's side in everything. Tbe Inst for gold is creeping into the very pews of the church. If it is wrong to sell a cigar or a newspaper on the Sabbath, why iu the name of all that is good b it not also a ain to compel the " Hello Girls'* to work on the Lord's day? Tbe man who sells Sunday will never be wealthy nor will hit greed (or gold ever :ause him to go to perdition How about tbe man, company, corporation or wbo or whatever, »ne caret to call tbe thing or concern that compel* its em ployes to break the laws of God ind man on the Good Lord'* lay by working part of each Sabbath? And, there it no t-otra My attached to tbe labor either. Mow. the writer is not opposed ° either the telephone lines or be soda water fountains being nn on Sundays, provided the nan who owns them does the aork himself, but when be corn pels an employe to perform this service and that without any compensation I am opposed to t. 'Agin it” first, last aud all he time. But it is the a.nne hiog that is permeating onr tystem of government; tis’ leg station for the few. Special privilege* for the wealthy, for be corporations snd a freeze wt for the little fellows. Be cause I do not happen to own a elepbone line or a trolley sys cm, I have to close up my place >f business and not dispeuse a ew glasses of cool, clear, su iting, sinless soda water to tbe hirsty drinker. And I most re rain from selling a newspaper o tbe poor man who is not able o subscribe for the daily by the -ear, but must forego the pleas ire of a piper until Sunday. While tbe man of mesas, goes 0 the post office and gets his nail, papers, letters and all. toes home and ia slippers and town reads aud enjoys the news if tbe day. Bat because a poor 'cllow does not happed to nave enough money, together at one •me, to subscribe for the paper, i< has to go without this treat. If it is wrong ia the one case it s certainly wrong in the other. It ia a poor rale that will not cork berth ways. I am for either 1 dost 4 town, with oat discrim nation or favor, or for a wide •pen place. It ia either right >r wrong—there can be no com wimise In the mstter. Why not egialate against the railroads, lotel*, livery stables etc., they he Sunday law*. It would be sell in passing to look into tbe natter aad see why such coodl ious are allowed to exist. Why ihould ministers basy them wives with these small matters then so many more important natters could be disco seed and in attempt made lo remedy hem. On tbe Arid plains of south rrn Colorado a tribe or sect peo ple known na the L’eniientes or 'Los Hermans* Penitents*” save a settlement very remote roro any other civilisation, if me can call them civilised. They ire all Mexicans or Spanish peo Me who have been cast oat of be Catholic church (or their *«nge beliefs aad caatoms. On 3oodPrWsy U is a custom of Ms deluded people to go through i service and actually crucify >nc of their number on a crow n the manner exactly recorded n the New Testament. Some rime the penitent# ia selected md quite often be la a volunteer, » be o" "Calvary’s Bill," in tbs exact manner aa the Saviour was. It ix net tbe purpose of t hese ceremonies that ihe erne (fieri should die, bat on 3ood Friday last, the victim, ona eaua Oooaalea. did actually snf 1st death, owing to an ardent de ■***»• drplct the crucifixion of if tbe 8avionr. Instead of lat* ling the ceremony go on fur half in Wr aa Uml been the custom heretofore, through religious frenzy., it continued foe tore hour*. When the cross waa lowered the smiling lips of Gon Mies were silent forever; the eves upturned to the sky were rigid in death's cold embrace, fbc penitentes looked at each but murmered. Cod a will be be done. The agony of the cross bad bean too much—and the poor sriig uidrrf young m »c died in what must have been mortal agony-suf fered a martyr's death alt for the gratification of a weird, wild, strange, uncivilized people who are religious fanatics. The county authorities have made every effort to aecnre evi dence in the case, but as all of the participants la this moat weiid affair speak Spanish, it is very hard to obtain sufficient proofs to make arrests. Nose of the sect will talk of the matter. In this so called civilized country _ docs it seem possible that sack a tragedy could be en acted? And yet U is a leasent able fact that these ceremonies take place every year. -“-rut none have proven so fatal before. Truly ibis is the moat bl— phetnoes piece of business that has been enacted in a genera tion. It ought to be stopped, it moat be stopped. “PISTOL TOTEM!" Ildars— Policy el a Seth— Judge Calls for C—T rftllf Ksttsvilte gulUuSt l»4TlSlll, Judge Sneed, of Knox County, is the latest secession to the ranks of the judicial anti pistol toters. The judge has declared uuu itcrcauer, regarmcm of poli tics (suit this, by Um way. is a large concession), be is going to impose the inll limit of the law —fine am) imprisonment—upon persons convicted in bis coart of carrying concealed weapons. AH that is accessary to break no this baleful practice is ior judi cial officers to pnrsae this coarse impartially sad determinedly. The man who goes armed gener ally has a wholesome fear of a "jail”—something be can't slip up oa sad shoot.—Chattanooga Times. Thousands of tbe best citizens of Knox County will bless Judge Sneed if he will rigidly enforce the law against every man brought before his court charged with carrying a pistol. It is an lawful, aad all good eitiatna want to see the laws enforced. There arc families here, as weU as in other counties, that have been burdened with grief be cause of the violation of this law, and there arc men in their graves who, but for this foolish and barbarous babil, would be living Tbe rigid enforcement of the law carrying pistols will be a measure of mercy to those who may be tempted to carry them. Many a man baa got into trouble without intending it. and whose life has been blighted, when it would not have been so but for tbe pistols he carried sboat bis person. We repeat, if Judge Sneed en forces this law, "regardless of politics" and of personal consid erations, be will have the sup port nod tbe blessing of* hun dreds of good women and good men. It aril! be a blessing aad a help to the boys of the ooaatry who ere growing ap aad who will soon be young men. Incidentally, it will help the county if the law shall hereafter be rigidly enforced against election officers who stand over the ballot boxes of the people with pistols in their pockets, or belted to their persons, for the purpose of intimidating voters, aahas been done In tbe past. If Judge Speed will see that the next election officer who goes to the polls armed with a pistol or pistols is fised to the top of the notch sod sent to jail, be aril] be doing his county and State a service. It may be added that Gov. Co* has said be wilt aot pardon a man convicted of a violation of recommended for pardon by tha judge before whom convicted. Wt take it that J udge Sneed will aot ask for tbe pardon ol a ossa charged in hi* eotut with carry ing a pistol and convicted by the verdict of the jury. gf «f y. ywwmata of tha Naval Cadetabip. Among those Who have been tendered the Sp poiatniMt and who have d« eliaed are Victor Williams. Her bert William, of Ashvttle; Duke Leatherwood, yoaas BHaa, ana of the Hon. Kope Elia*. yoneg Moore, son of Walter B. Moore, of Jackaon. and others. In the leat few days Mr. Oudger has tendered the appointment to ltd cxliw!M£& 'i I The immediate physical re MlUof iedolgence io laughter are wtotnoai. In the feat piece, the act of laaghiow in volve* the exercise erf a large •umber of moacies, including moor of those of the face. neck, chest, and abdomen, which, « they are exercised sufficient!y. often become correspondingly well developed, as dTeEo aa those glsods, blood vessels, nerves, and other tissues io in timate rnorrtioa with them. The facial muscles, for example, of the man who laughs anon and easily m genSsily de veloped to a degree which gives Urn the facial rotundity of • contented child. Bnt laughter accomplishes orach more than the production of this mere oat* ward appearance of well being. It has a highly beneficial in fluence on those two vital organs, the heart sad As laugs. ounoK woai is cum a ~mr of laaghtcr tbe lung* may be SS“~SKiy£ SSftLt then drawn into the folk* ex teMof tbeir capacity, iuflatiag. perbapa. tboae little .need air cells which contained previous ly only stagnant air and bacilli— for In the shallow bresthing we ordinarily practice comparative ly large tracts of air cells are not used. Daring tbit process the general circulation In ac celerated. impure air is hurried oot of tbe system aad fresh air harried ia. While tbe forcible ascent and descent of the dia> pbrsgai daring inspiration and expiration the liver aad other abdominal orgxes undergo a kiod of kasadfng wot anlike that an dergose during massage, and great beneftt ia rousing them from that torpor to which they are liable. Tbs heart is also stuwjlsted to more vigorous contraction duriog tbe active cacbinaatory procsss. Persons who. so to spook, let themselves go. and Isagh with a will, sometimes bring almost ril. the principal muscles of their body into play, twisting, taming, and bending theta* I selves almost double la sheer muscular exhiliration. . It is a matter of everyday ex perience that one leela the better *£•!*• « «*ploaioo of laughter being, ia truth, a nerve storm, comparable ia its elect to s thunderstorm ia na ture (ou a very small scale.) doing good by dissipating those opiaesdro clouds of care which darken the menu) borisoa. A class of IS uataan was grad uated from tbe nones’ training school at tbs Stats Hospital at Moreautou Thursday evenitaw. Gov. Ole a* was present aad de livered aa address aad the di. plomu wets presented by Mr. JT J». Csldwell, of Charlotte! president oflbe board of dime* tors of the Hospital. Tbe Wllkeaboro Ckroalek record, the death of "UaeM" Ssa-SWR ' i Mrs he rslsod a children, *aa never nbi a s5psy£?Lr • d^op of H'nur. This to L . walk able record for a colored