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Dunlap of the Thornwell team, broke the state record in the hundred * dash with ten and three tenths in the preliminaries, complete results were: fund red yard dash—Adams, Pick- first; Hogrefe, Anderbon, second; in. Liberty,* third; Dunlap, L., 1, fourth. Time, eleven sec- v Discus throw—Wilson, Thornwell, Stamps, Thornwell, second; Pickens, third; Justus, Pick- fourth. Distance, 153 feet, 4 vault—Perry, Easley, first; rty, second; Garrett, Pick- t Allgood, Liberty, fourth. 10 feet, 6 inches, sight yard dash—E. Dunlap, first; Bowlings, Pickens, Thornwell, third; fourth. Time, 2 twe twinit^ yitrd ~4uh—L DuU,. "” la » wn - Negro Is Lynched Near Orangeburg Remains of Luke Adams, Charged ' With Aaaauh, Discovered In Early Morn Perforated With Bullets s and Buckshot. Orangeburg, Apr. 21—Lyke Adams, a negro, was shot Sunday night about 9:80* o’clock about three miles from Norway in Orangeburg county. Adams was accused of breaking into a house and attacking a white wom an. He had been off the chaingang only a few months and had a bad reputation. The body was found riddled with bullets this morning and a placard nearby upon which was written in ink with words misspelled as fol lows: “This is the right one crusified by sleigons.” Deputy Sheriff Price went to the scene and returned with the placard, seventeen pistol cartridges and five gun shells which he picked up. State Constable George A. Dukes and oth er officers also went to the scene. The negro was tied to a small bush by his right arm, about ten feet from the old Holman bridge near Roberta Branch, according to Deputy Price, who saw seven or eight wounds in the neck of the man besides other wounds over his body. The new high way runs a little distance from this place. Deputy Price said no one was found who knew anything about the shooting. Other details of the circumstances leading up to the killing are not known in Orangeburg. Solicitor Hydrick of the First Judi cial Circuit left Orangeburg thia morning to visit the scene of the crime. At the coroner’s inquest over the body of Adams the jury’s verdict was that he came to his death at the DEMOCRATIC CLUB MEETS SATURDAY Thomwell, '«fhrgt;» Adams; Pickens; second; Freeman, Liberty, third; Ho grefe, Anderson, fourth. Time, 20 •nd $r6 seconds. ; One twenty low hurdles—Stamps, Thornwell, first; Timmons, Clinton, Second; Justus, Pickens, third; Mont- joy, Clinton, fourth. Time, 15 and 4-10 seconds. ^ Shot put—Wilson, Thornwell, ’irstf Cantrell, Pickens, second; Adams, Pickens, first; Dunlap, L., Thornwell, second; Stevens, Thornwell, third; McKenney, Easley, fourth, and 1-2 seconds. Running broad jump—Wilson, . Thomwell, first; Hogrefe, Anderson, second; Timmons, Clinton, third; Pickens, third; O’Dell, S., Liberty, fourth. Distance, 39 feet, 4 1-2 inch es. dash—Adams, Distance, 19 At Three O’clock For Parpoae of Re organising and Electing Delegatee To County Convention. The Clinton Democratic club will meet Saturday afternoon at three o’clock along with all other clubs in the county for the purpose of re-or ganization, electing of delegates to file county convention, or transacti- ing any other business that may come before it/ The meeting will be held in the Commercial Club rooms in the Masonic Temple and all voters, both men and women, are invited to be present. Delegates will be named to the county convention which will be held in Laurens on May 5th. Jack H. Davis is president of the local club, and V. Parks Adair, secretary. Laurens Boy Wins Declamation Honor Thomas Wofford Victor in Piedmont Declamation Contest Here Last Friday Evening. Thomas Wofford, representing the Laurens high school, won first place in the boys’ declamation contest of the Piedmont Oratorical and Athle tic association held in the orphanage chapel last Friday evening. Haynes Houston, of Greenville, won second place, and Eugene Sims, of Central, won third place. The exercises were presided over by Prof. J. H. Wither spoon and well attended.. Eighteen schools were represented in the preliminaries held in the after noon. The nine best speakers were chosen by the judges to speak in the finals. Besides the three winners, the following boys were named among the nine best: Ralph Cox, Belton; Walter Herbert, Anderson; Hubbard Knox, Liberty; Lonnie Dunlap, Thom- well Orphanage; F. G. McHugh, Un ion; and Remsen Bauknight, Easley. held the in quest this morning. Subsequent in formation indicated that the negro was arrested Saturday afternoon and lodged in tjie Norway jail, accused of having attacked about three weeks ago a white woman who lives a few miles from where his body was found. Adams had a very bad history, hav ing been accused previously of at tacking negro women on two occa sions and -is said to have served a Time, 55 sentence for one offense. In Janu ary he was discharged from the chaingang after serving time for stealing, and, according to those ac quainted with him was a negro-of low mentality. Four forty yard Justus, Pickens, fourth. feet, 9 3-4 inches. — Javeline throw—Wilson, Thornwell first; Dunlap, E., Thornwell, second; Adams, Pickens, third; Clement, Greer, fourth. Distance, 158 feet, 1 and 3-4 inches. Wilson broke the Piedmont record. Individual high scorers—Wilson, Thtornwell, first, 221-2 points; Adams, Pickens, second, 19 points. The sprints and dashes were the most beautiful ever seen on the local athletic field. McMillian’s Thorn well team was the stylus of form. Limestone Glee Club Sings Here Tonight a " < Will Present Musical Program In Or phanage Chapel Beginning At Eight O’clock. The Limestone College Glee Club will appear here this evening and the event is being looked forward to with unusual interest !>y the music lovers of the city. - The entertainment will be given in the orphanage chapel beginning at eight o’clock, and the program will consist of individual and group selections and a. clever musical play. The club has been making a tour of the state and every where the young ladies have appeared they have received a .most cordial reception and pleased large audiences. The club appears here this even ing under the auspices of the Laurens County Limestone club. BACK FROM FLORIDA Dr. L. Ross Lynn returned Tues day from Florida where be spent the past week attending several Presby teries and Presbyterial meetings in the interest of the orphanage City Makes Plans For Clean-Up Week IL „ 1 _ , Mayor of City, President, of Civic, and Chairman Board of Health Des ignate April *28-May 3 As “Clean-Up Week.” The civic organizations of our town ask every property owner and ten ant to co-operate with us and let us make our town clean from a health standpoint in addition to the looks of our town. Have your trash and tin cans all piled by Wednesday of the week and the trucks will gather up same on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday of that week. Remember the date, April 28 through May 3. . All merchants are requested to have the sidewalks in front of their places of business swept off Satur day nights and papers or trash ac cumulated in the stores after 9 o’clock on Saturdays, please put in a box inside of store Until Monday morning. Merchants, please observe this every week. Then our streets will be cleaner for Sunday. We appreciate your co-operation. Rememher the date—April 28th through May 3rd. Clean up for Chautauqua. For City Council, W. H. Simpson. For Board of Health, J.I. Copeland. For Civic League, Mrs. J. H. Stone. TO REPRESENT CUNTON IN COLUMBIA MEET The following students will repre sent the Clinton schools in the State Meet in Columbia: Miss Willie Put nam, reader; Clifton Adair, dec burn er; track men, Shirley Timmons, Gar rison Montjoy, mod Hugh Brown. Mr. J. O. Hollis, member of the faculty, will accompany the team. Clinton Girl Wins In Piedmont Meet Miss Willie Putnam Awarded First Honor In Girls' Expression Contest. Miss Willie Putnam of the Clinton high school, won first place in the girls’ expression contest of the Pied mont Oratorical and Athletic con test held last Thursday evening in the orphanage chapel. The contest was presided over by Prof. J. H. Wither- spdon and nine young ladies com peted for'the gold medals. Miss Myra Long of Liberty, won second place, and Miss>Lizzie Mae England of Eas ley, was awarded third honor. Nineteen girls representing as many schools, entered the preliminar ies held in the afternoon. From this list nine were picked to speak in the finqls. Besides the winners, those speaking in the finals were Miss Ethel Rogers, "Anderson; -Miss Fran ces Tarrant, Central; Miss .Sylvia Katz ; Greenville; Miss Elizabeth Hines, Seneca; Miss Mildred Cunning ham, Greer, and Miss Carmilla Os teen, Piedmont. Local Rolarians Attending Meeting Several members of the Clinton Rotary Club are in Pinehurst, N. C., attending the district convention which was held Tuesday and yester day. Those in the party from here are: Mr. and Mrs. E. G. Fuller, Mr. and Mrs. G. C. Odiorne, E. J. Adair, Barnie Parrott, J. I. Coleman, Dr. Fehier Smith, C. M. Bailey, and Dr. D. M. Douglas. CLINTON SCHOOLS CLOSE IN MAY Program Announced For Commence ment Exercises and Speakers Named. The Clinton public schools will close on May 23rd, it was announced yesterday by Superintendent Wither spoon. The program for the closing exer cises has been completed and prom ises to bo one of interest. On Sun day, May 18, in the orphanage chapel at eight o’clock, Rev. M. R. Wingard, pastor of the St. John’s Lutheran church of this city, will preach the sermon before the high school. On Wednesday, May 21, at six o’clock, May Day exercises will take place on the Providence school grounds, on Thursday at the high school grounds, and on Friday at the Central graded school. On Friday evening, May 23, Rev. J. L. Oates, pastor of the Associate Reformed Presbyterian church of Co lumbia, will deliver the address to the graduates alnd the usual graduat* ing exercises will take place. TUESDAY IS “TICKEr DAY” FOR THE REDPATH CHAUTAUQUA Clinton Pupils Win in Contests High Number of Points Attained By Contestants in Reading, Writing — and Spelling Contests. The Laurens county literary con tests were held in Laurens last Sat urday morning with representatives present from practically all the schools in the county. The program included contests in reading, writing and spelling, and aroused considerable interest. * v Clinton let the rest of the county hear from her by getting the great est number of points and thereby won the $30 library offered for first place. Three first places and four second places were won by Clinton pupils. Joe Donnan won second place in the first grade reading; Dill Ellis second place in second grade reading; Vir- Business Ethics Code Formed By Committee Chamber of Commerce of United States Drawn Up Formula for Utopia Civilisation, Declaring Confidence Foundation of Business. Washington, April 20.—A code of business ethics has been worked out by, a commitee of the chamber of commerce of the United States based on the “material needs of. mankind” and the necessity of “increasing the wealth of the world and the value of happiness of life.” The code, which will be submitted to the convention of the chamber at I • Cleveland May 6, follows: “The foundation of business is con fidence, which springs from integri ty, fair dealing, efficient service and mutual benefit. “The reward of business for service rendered is a fair profit plus a safe reserve, commensurate with risks in volved and foresight exercised. “Equitable consideration is due in business alike to capital management, "employees and the public. “Knowledge, thorough and specific, and unceasing study of the facts and forces affecting a business enterprise are essential to a lasting individual success and to efficient service to the public. “Permanency and continuity of ser vice are basic aims of business that ‘knowledge gained may be fully util ized, confidence establshed and effi ciency increased. “Obligations to itself and society prompt business unceasingly to strive toward continuity of operation better ing conditions of employment and in creasing the efficiency and opportu nities of individual employees. “Contracts and undertakings, writ ten or oral, are to be performed in letter and in spirit Changed condi- Mens do not justify their cancellation ginia Spratt second place in fourth grade reading; and Frances Sheaiy fgjggf of the ninth grade won second place in the high school spelling contest. Those winning first places were Bil lie Owens in third grade reading; Medora Browning in fifth grade read ing, and Alice Benjamin in seventh grade reading^. Clinton Man Enters Race For Sheriff F. Luther Riddle, of this city, has thrown his hat into the political arena and today’s paper carries the an nouncement of his' candidacy for tht office of sheriff in this summer’s primary. He is the third aspirant to announce for the office, the incum bent Sheriff S. C. Reid, and rural policeman Columbus L. Owens hkving already announced. Mr. Riddle is well known and well liked in this community. He is con nected with the -Bell-Workman Com pany and by all who know him he is held in ‘the highest esteem. His friends over the county will learn with interest of his candidacy. JOHN F. BO^T WILL RUN FOR CLERK OF COURT Today’s paper carries the an nouncement of John F. Bolt, of Lau- ’rens, as a candidate for Clerk of Court in this summer’s primary. Mr. Bolt held this office for a number of years and is one of the most widely known citizens of the county. He has a wide circle of friends who will be interested in his candidacy and watch the outcome of his race with interest. LONG BRANCH SCHOOL TO HAVE PICNIC APRIL 39 The Long Branch school near here will close its present session on next Wednesday, April 30. As the final event of the year’s work, the school will hold a picnic on that day at Shelton mill on Duncan’s Creek, to which all patron# and friends of the school are invited. Methodists Present Musical Program Broad Street Choir Renders Beautiful Easter Program Before Large Congregation. A capacity congregation of people representing all denominations, was present Sunday evening at the North Broad Street Methodist church to en joy the special Easter musical pro gram. Mrs. J. F. Jacobs, Jr., presid ed at the organ and a large number of voices made up the choir. The service was enjoyed by all and show ed a great amount of work had been done in preparing the beauCiful music. Community Organized By Ladies of ' Civic For Whirlwind Ticket Can- vaaa For Chautauqua. Every CUmtonian Is Asked To “Buy A Ticket.” “Representation of goods and ser vices should be truthfully made and serupuously fulfilled. “Waste in any form—of capital, la bor, services, materials, or natural re sources—is intolerance and constant efforts should be made towards its elimination. “Excesses of every nature, the in flation of credit, overexpansion, over buying, overstimulation of sales, which create artificial conditions and produce crises and depressions, are condemned. “Unfair competition, embracing all acts characterized by bad faith, de ception, ^raud or oppression, includ ing commercial bribery, is wasteful, despicable and a public wrong. Busi ness* will rely for its success on the excellence of its own service. “Controversy -will, where possible, be adjusted by voluntary agreement or impartial arbitration. “Corporate forms do not absolve from or alter the moral obligations of individuals. Responsibilites will be as courageously and conscientious ly discharged by those acting in rep-^ resentative capacities as when active for themselves. “Lawful cooperation among busi ness and useful business organiza tions in support of these principles of business conduct is commended. “Business should render restrictive legislative unnecessary through so conducting itself as to deserve and inspire public confidence.” THOMAS WOFFORD WINS SCHOLARSHIP Easter Was Quiet Day In The City Easter was a quiet day in the city with ideal weather prevailing. In the churches large congregations assem bled for the services and throngs of people were seen on the streets and out driving for the day. Incidentally, many .gay colors replaced the more sombre hues of winter raiment of the women, while brand new straw hats topped many masculine heads in place of the old lids worn by service. Thomas Wofford, a member of the eleventh grade of the Laurens high school, has received notice from the University of South Carolina that he has been awarded a four-year Kiwan- is scholarship. This scholarship was awarded on the basis of young Wof ford’s high school record in attend ance, scholarship and participation in school activities. The scholarship is worth $400. The Redpath Chautaqua will open its seven day program here on Mon day, May 5th, at four o’clock on North Broad Street, coming to Clin ton again under the auspices of tha local Chautauqua Association. Every thing points to a successful and en tertaining week, with the program up to the' usual Redpath standard. The program covering the fourteen attractions has already appeared in The Chronicle, and includes several headliner numbers, among them be ing two outstanding plays, “Give and Take,” and “Smilin’ Through.” The children’s program so popular last year, will again be given with several entertainers that will strongly ap peal to the young folks. The sale of tickets will be in charge of the ladies of the Civic Im provement Association this year and their plans to successfully “put over” the job are all about completed. Tha city has been divided into wards, and beginning-early next Tuesday morning, a whirlwind campaign will be launch ed to sell the necessary number of tickets during the day. Ladies of this organization have volunteered to do the work and for them the guarantors and all Chautauqua spon sors bespeak a cordial reception and support on the part of the public. The ladies announce that reserved seats will be offered for sale thia year for the first time. A certain section in the tent will be set aside with an extra charge of 76 cents for the entire week’s program. Tickete will be reserved at Kellers Drug Store on May 2nd and 3rd. The following ladies will have charge of the campaign in the re* ■pective wards and surrounding terri tory. Ward One Mrs. T. J. Peeks, chairman, Mrs. J. D. Jeans, Mrs. Jodie Chandler, Mra. H. D. Ran'tin, Mrs. J. H. Landrum. f Ward Two Mrs. J. W. Finney, chairman, Miss Annie B. Adair, Mis. Clyde Lank ford, Mrs. R. W. Johnson, Miss Ella. Adair, Miss Marie Adair, Mrs. O. T. Lawing, Mrs. Geo. Watts Copeland, Mrs. Joe W. Leake. / Ward Three l Mrs. J. F. Jacobs, chairman, Mrs. E. J. Adair, Mrs. D. R. Nimocks, Mrs. William Bailey Owens, Mrs. H. S. Coffman, Mrs. W. D. Copeland, Mrs- R. E. Sadler, Mrs. G. P. Copeland, Mrs. Frank Kellers, Mrs. William P. Jacobs, Mrs. S. G K Dillard, Mrs. W. A. Moorhead, Mrs. Harvey Wither spoon, Mrs. John W. Little, Mrs. W- E.j^Neighbors. > - Ward Four Mrs. T. L. W. Bailey, chairman, Mrs. Jessie Sparks, Mrs. W. G. King, Miss Mary Blakely, Mrs. Irby Hipp, Mrs. S. W. Sumerel. - Ward Five Mfs. P. S. Jeans, chairman, Mra. L. V. Pinson, Mrs. Frank Boland, Miss Emmie Robertsoh Miss Ada Holmes Davis. Ward Six Mrs. D. W. A. Neville, chairman, Mrs. G. C. Odiorne, Mrs. B. O. Whit ten, Mrs. J. Crawford, Mrs. A. D. Martin, lllrs. E. G. Fuller, Mrs. Rex Phillips. Thornwell Orphanage Miss Caroline Dugan, chairman. Miss Ruby Moffatt, Miss Moore, Mias Lenora Dick. Presbyterian College Miss Elise Spencer, chairman, Mm. H. E. Sturgeon. Lydia Mill Mrs. R. E. Ferguson, chairman, Mrs. Ernest Johnson, Mm. W. W. Splawn. MILL LEAGUE OPENS HERE SATURDAY Mm. J. A. Bailey has returned from Washington and Richmond, where she \ furnishing Iks opposition, attended the D. A. R. conference. I ' The Mill League, comprising teams from the Woodruff, Enoree, Lydia, and Clinton Mills, will open the sea son here next Saturday. The open ing gun will be fired at Lydia Mill at 3:30 p. m., with ike Woodruff Mill A Mg crowd is snpsetod to ho on hsnd Mm. R. B. Ferguson, chairman, Mrs. John Bell, Mra. Bluford Cope land. GoMvtta Mrs. Beatrice Sloan, chairman, Mrs. C. R. Workman. CLINTON TEACHER NAMED AS OFFICER In the recent election of officers of the Laurens County Teachers’ Asso ciation held in Laurens, lira. Arthur Copeland of this city was elected vice-president of the association for the ensung year. Other officers nam ed are:,A. Wilson, president; Miss Kate Wofford, secretary-treasurer. ■-Xm