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LbI Burned to Death ^ •»»■.'(j^. ——1 ' -'tf. '• '•• ; ..' v e ’or _ on __ for Billions. 9 * , Authoritative Speaker Holde Enthueiastio Atten tion of Hie Audlenoea. i\ dept. Norman Allan Imrle, who win deliver hla timely address, “Working Together for Billions," at the coining Bedpath Chautauqua, has risen, with in a remarkably short period of time, to ft commanding position on the loc- tnre platform. ^ A few years ago he was practically unknown as a speaker, while today his name is familiar In many sections of NORMAN A. IMRIB the United States^ New Zealand and ft number of the Canadian provinces, where he has delivered hundreds of lectures to enthusiastic audiences. Norman Allan Imrle was an instruc tor of public speaking at Berea Col lege, Berea, Ky., in 1014, when, ftt the beginning of the World War, he enlisted as a private In the Canadian fttmy and rapidly rose to the rank of captain. After three years of overseas Service he was assigned to lecture for three months to the American Army ef Occupation. Returning to the United States, he became affiliated with the Culver Military Academy, Culver, Ind. Always a keen student of world af fairs, and an actual participant in some of the greatest of modern world events. Captain Imrle is eminently qualified to discuss vital subjects that are uppermost In the minds of think- Ingmen and women. The lecture he will deliver here is forceful, thought provoking and aw thoritatlve, and at the same time filled with flash after flash of keenest humor. . More than one-sixth of the world's cattle are in the United States. Breed Oaks Sanitarium Partially Des troyed At Morgenton, N. C. Morganton, N. C., April 3.—Three patients lost their lives and one other was probably fatally injured in a Are which early today partially des troyed Broad Oaks Saqltorium, en tailing a property loss estimated at $25,900. The dead are John P. Green,' Char lotte, N. C., contractor, who died early tonight; Mrs. Isabella Hereford of Union, W. Va., who was found after the fire, smothered to death in her bed; and Mrs. Julia Hamilton of Jacksonville, Flh., whose room- was cut off by the flames, rendering res cue impossible and whose charred bones were found following the fire. Mrs. Cornelia Gaines, a patient Georgia, was terribly burned. It was said tonight at Grace hospi tal, where sh% was Jbaken, that no hope is entertained for her rescue. The fire had made considerable headway when discovered by the night watchman, Durant Williams, ftnd spread so rapidly in the frame structure that only by heroic efforts on the part of doctors, nurses and attendants, assisted by the Morgan ton fire company, a volunteer organi zation, that most of the 42 patients were rescued and escaped injury. A group of firemen wih a truck from Hickory, 21 miles away, came to the assistance of the Morganton firemen and rendered aid in stopping the spread of the fire. Many patients were brought down ladders by the firemen from second story windows, after the heavy grat ing had been cut with axes. The main building was not burned but only the north and east wings. The rescued patients were removed to the state hospital nearby. . The body of Mrs. Hereford was sent late today in Union, W. Va., and that of Mrs. Hamilton will sent to Columbus, Miss., in accoi ance with instructions received from her son-in-law, Mr. Franz in Jack .sonville, Fla. Physicians connected with the san itorium tonight stated that Mr. Green’s death was due to the fact that he returned repeatedly into the burning building after having been rescued and brought to safety at least three times before he finally was found helpless in a corridor. . wmg With State Loan ; -4>r % Conference of Teachera and Parents Governor, Back From New York, "$r cofd- The Great White Way of Ifcw York City contains more than 1,000,000 in candescent lamps in 10,000 electric signs. i to Be Held At Samter to Con sider Boys and Girls Work. Spartanburg, April 7.—Arrange ments have been completed for a three-day conference of teachers and parents of young people to be held at Sumter in connection 'with the State Sunday School convention. May 0, 7, 8, and a program covering vari ous phases of work with boys and girls has been prepared. Among the speakers who will take part are Prof. E. S. Lotspeich of Nashville, superintendent of West End Methodist Sunday School and head of the boy’s work department of the Southern College of Y; M. C. A. Prof. Lotspeich will give a series of lectures and conferences on “Build ing Boyhood," for fathers and teach ers of boys. Mrs. Geo. E. Davis of Orangeburg, head of the young people’s division of the Baptist Women’s Missionary in this State will conduct a similar series of conferences for mothers and teachers of girls. Dr. Edward Raffety of Philadel phia vfill give inspirational addresses and conduct conferences on methods of work for teachers and parents, with special reference to home train ing. Dr..Raffety has been for sever al years editor-in-chief of the Ameri can Baptist Publication Society, re signing that position last month to become editor of the International Journal of Religious Education. He represents officially the International Sunday School Council of Religious Education, to which the South Caro lina Sunday School Association is auxiliary. A reduced rate of one and one-half fare for the round trip on the identi fication certificate plan has been granted by the railroads for this oc casion. Credentials entitling dele gates to purchase tickets at this rate may be secured from Leon C. Palm er, general superintendent of South Carolina Sunday School Association, Spartanburg. FERGUSON IS NAMED ~ LAURENS DELEGATE To Represent Rotary Club At Pine- hurst Convention. Laurens, April 7.—The Laurens Rotary Club, one of the newest or ganizations in the district, will be represented by Dr. W. D. Ferguson at the annual'convention of the thir ty-eighth district which will meet at Pinehurst, April 21-22. Thinks Rate of Interest Is Low. Columbia, April 7.—Negotiations for the $3,000,000 loan to carry the state of South Carolina until the revenue from direct taxes is in. hand were characterized as “very success ful” by Governor Thomas G. Mc Leod upon his return this morning to his office in the State House. Gov ernor McLeod arrived in Columbia yesterday after- a business trip to Washington and New York extending ever the past week. The loan, which bears 3 1-2 per cent interest, matures in January and February, 1925, the governor said, adding that the low rate of in terest was considered by himself and other state officials who went to New York to secure the loan, a success ful business 'transaction which will save the state a large amount during the fiscal year. * While in New York Governor Me Leod conferred with Bernard Baruch, financier amf former chairman of the War Finance Board, who tendered his services to 4he South Carolina delegation through the governor, to do “anything for the pleasure or en tertainment of the delegation” to the national Democratic convention. Representatives of the New York Times and the World quoted him correctly, the governor said when they reported him as stating that “the South would not only favor, but would vigorously oppose the nomina tion of a wet candidate for President by the Democratic party. caff up on its members as soldiers are draft ed in time of war." Mr. Bryan pledges himself to obey any instructions given in the pri mary but unless instructed other wise, he said he will favor a can didate who is both progressive and dry. The Democratic platform should give special attention to the farmer and should protect the interest of the tinued. w Mr. Bryan ’favor of “the fullest water transportation Uy from, through Florida.'* ■ WHAT DO P, 8. JEANS DO? Bryait In Race For Delegate Declares He Will Favor Nomination of A. A. Murphee—Wants Dem ocratic Candidate to Be' Progressive and Dry. Miami, Fla., April 5.—William Jen nings Bryan announced his. candi dacy for delegate-at-large from Flori da to the national Democratic conven tion in New York in June today, in a statement reiterating- his purpose of nominating Dr. A. A. Murphree, president of the University of Flori da, for President. * “If the state does not express any choice, or if the state’s choice ceases to be a.candidate before the nomi nation is made, I shall present the name of Dr. A. A. Murphree,” the statement said. Mr. Bryan said that although Dr. Murphree “is not a candidate and will not"become a candidate, a party, like OPERA FESTIVAL Gems- ;ras Presented in Costume by HENRY THOMPSON Incomparable British Tenor STELLA WRENN Prima Donna Soprano \ v Special Scenic and Light Effects R MACFARREN Orchestra Leader Seventh Night * '■ ' Redpath Chautauqua 21 Splendid Attractions 7 BIO DAYS Season Tickets $2.73 'imo ilRBDPATH C — fin i i ~ CHAUTAUQUA WEEK HERE MAY 5-12 3 boxes Matches on Saturday for 10c EASTER Turkish Towels 45x22, Saturday Special 25 c THE HIVE STORE THE ORIGINATORS OF LOW PRICES The Bee Hive has assembled a wonderful assortment of Easter Bargains that will greatly delighf you. We have the most beauti ful assortment of all kinds of Easter goods for Ladies, Men and Children ever brought to Clinton. We mention a few of the bargains. There are many more just as inviting. / CLINTON’S LEADING DEPARTMENT STORE Ladies* Slippers in strap and Oxfords, $1.58 $2.98 Better Slippers in patent and suedes in latest styles, $3.48 “ $6.00 Misses’ Sandals and Slippers, all-leather, $1.48 “ $3.98 Men’s and Young Men’s Pants in beautiful patterns, $2.98 “ $7.50 Infant’s Sandals and Slippers, - 65c “ $1.48 Boy’s Overalls from - 50c “ $1.25 A good line of work Pants at a cheap price, $1.25, $1.48, $1.98“ $2.49 Boy’s Pants in all patterns from 98c “$2.98 Men’s Shoes and Oxfords from $2.98 “$6.50 Solid leather. Just received a new shipment of any size Caps in pretty patterns from $1.50 “ $1.98 Boy’s Shoes and Oxfords from $2.98 “ $4.98 A beautiful line of Boy’s Caps to match your. Easter Suit, 50 “ 98c Men’s Work Shirts 50 “98c in good.quality. 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