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The Merchant Who Doesn't i > VOLUME 3pCV CLINTON, S. C., THURSDAY, DECEMBER 3,1925 NUMBER 48 t SHOALS REPORT IS MADE PUBLIC I AT TH0RNWELL Majority Favors National Control. Differences On Operation and f Use of Power. /: >n, Dec. 1. — President Coolidgp today made public the ma jority and minority reports of the Muscle /Shoals commission recom- ‘mending disposition of the govern ment’s 'gigantic power property in Alabama. Thl main difference between the two reports is over gbvernmental op eration and the importance of nitrate production in comparison with power V distribution. The majority recom mendations, signed by Chairman Mc Kenzie, former Senator Dial and B. F. Bower, favor government opera tion if a private lease can not be ob tained within 90 days after congress authorizes the lease. The majority dedicates the property to national defense by providing for the production of nitrates for ammu nition in time of war and for fertili- the majority recommends its sale for distribution. , • The minority report, signed by Har ry A. Curtis and William McClellan^ classifies Muscle .Shoals as essentially a power proposition. It recommends the setting aside of a certain amount of power for fertilizer and the distri bution over established lines of all re- Greenwood Presbyterians Spend After noon on Orphanage Campus and Hold Special Service. zer in time of peace. If there is any surplus power after these operations^ voted and helpful friends. Dr. Hodges Under the auspices of the Brother hood Class of the Sunday school, be tween 200 and 250 members of the First Presbyterian church of Green wood visited the Thornwell Orphanage last Sunday afternoon and had charge of the afternoon services in the Thorn- well Memorial church. The visitors arrived here at three o’clock and were met by the older boys and girls of the orphanage and shown over the campus and through the buildings. At four o’clock the party, together with the large or phanage family, marched to the church where special services were held. Mr. J. B. Park presided. Dr. L. R. Lynn read the Scripture lesson and extended words of welcome, and pray er was offered by Rev. J. A. McLean, the Greenwood pastor. The principal tajk of the afternoon was made by Dr. S. C. Hodges, who is universally loved at the orphanage and is one of the institution’^ most de- AN APPEAL TO CLINTON PEOPLE FOR AID ON LUTHERAN CHURCH Committee Representing Sister Churches to Can vass Community to Assist Lutherans in Erection of Their Own Edifice. made a happy 4alk that was enjoyed by all. He stated that the best thing about the new Calhoun highway was that it ran from Greenwood to Thorn- well Orphanage. The occasion Sunday afternoon was a happy one both to the visitors and to the children. Greenwood Presby terians have always manifested a deep Their Sunday school bears the distinc tion of being the largest contributor as an organization in South Carolina to the institution and the second larg est in the Southern Assembly. PYTHIANS NAME NEW OFFICERS V vui ItOl V * guard an adequate supply fur ferti- lizer manufacture. The power that is to be sold, the majority holds, should be distributed over the lines now established in the Southeastern states. In a concluding statement the ma- jrrity said: “It is the judgment of the under signed members of the inquiry that the Muscle Shoals property is pri marily a part of our national defense. We are convinced that this view is generally shared by the people of the United States. It is obvious that when these plants are needed for the production of munitions in time of war they will be needed quickly. The government should, therefore, hold the title to the plants and prevent their being so changed as to make impracticable their imrrifediate conver sion for the manufacture of muni tions, and arrangements should be made that will assure the maintenance of a trained operating force. These needs can be best served, in our judg ment, by operating the plants. For tunately, the plants are of such a character that they can render an im portant peace time service to agri culture and this vast expenditure of the government need not remain idle or unproductive. “We, therefore, unhesitatingly rec ommend legislation be enacted by con gress to lease this property on such terms as have been herein enumerated and in the event bf failure to obtain a lease, the president should have the authority to cause the plants to be immediately operated as a govern ment enterprise. “It is with great reluctance that we turn toward government operation, be ing well advised of all the infirmities inherent in such an undertaking. The great investihent of the government at Muscle Shoals, however, the im portance of its continued maintenance as a part of our national defense, the crying need of agriculture for more and cheaper fertilizer, and the favor- • able opportunity for meeting the need, ~all compel us to disregard our preju dices, for We are convinced that to longer permit this great investment to stand idle when it can be of such great service to our people would be little less than a public calamity.” The minority declared in conclusion: “We recommend that all the power generated at Muscle Shoals be sold at the power generating station apd ,at the same price to all customers, that the price schedule arranged be tween the lessee and the federal pow er commission be adjusted triennially and be fixed so as to yield an annual gross income to cover the following: (a) Rental to the United States; (b> a reasonable return on such portions of the required investments of the leesse as, iarth-s jjd-.mcnt of tae f-dcrgl majning power. It favors the erec- interest and love for the orphanage .tion of a Muscle Shoals board, which would be authorized to make separate power and fertilizer leases. Both reports favor the construction of dam No. 3, the majority favoring its construction by the government and its leasing as an entity alone with dam No. 2 and the other prop erty. The minority would have fhe leassee construct the dam at his own expense, but if the government should build it, the minority would Jeasei the power at the dam. Both reports recommend an annual rental of 4 per cent, of the present value of the property, which the mi nority estimates at $42,000,000. The majority recommends limita- ift of the operator’s fertilizer pro fits to 8 per cent, on the annual cost of production and restrictions on the power distributed in order to safe- Gilbert Blakely To Haad Clinton Lodge No. 84, For the En suing Year. The annual election of officers meeting of Clinton Lodge No. 84, Knights of Pythias, was held Tues day evening in the lodge rooms. The meeting was presided over by Chan cellor Commander F. M. Stutts, and several candidates were initiated into the order during the evening. The retiriife Chancellor Command or, F. M. Stutts, was thanked by the lodge for his faithfulness as its directing head, and for the splendid work done under his leadership. New officers uere then elected for 1926 as follows: Chancellor Commander, Gilbert Diakely. Vice-Chancellor, Harold Flanagan. Prelate, H. L. Baldwin. Master at Arms, Davis Holland. x Master of Work, George Robert Owens. \ • Master of Exchequer, Goyne Simp son.* Master of Finance, Carlton Winn. Inner Guard, W. S. Chestine. Outer Guard, H. C. Layton. The retiring officers were thanked for their services during the past year and a vote of cooperation and support whs accorded the newly elected offi cers in the hope that the incoming year will be the most successful in the history of Clinton Pythianism. Five yean ago, with twenty charter members, St. Johns Luth eran congregation was organised. Through the kindness of the Com mercial dub we were permitted to use their hall and furniture to hold our services, until the Ma sonic Temple was completed. We were then extended a like cour tesy from the Masons, to meet in their hall, at which place we are nod meeting. To these organiza tions we are truly grateful. It has been our desire since our organisation to build a house of worship and to this end we have been planning and saving, until at last our hopes and desires are being realized, for we have begun and are well on-the way with the building, but lil^e most churches v that are built, we will h%ve to go in debt to build it. The amount that we will have to borrow to finish and equip it will be about $6,500, which is a pretty heavy debt for only 35 members, includ ing men, women and children, and all of moderate means. Several of our friends in Clin ton have told us that they wish to have a part in building a Lutheran church here, so we have decided to make a canvass of the city and give everyone an opportunity to help who desire, for after all, it is not our church because it is a Lutheran church, but your church as well, for we are all one in Christ and are working for the same great purpose—that of sav ing souls. I feel as if I am in my church when I worship in any church in Clinton. We want you to feel that way towards the Lutheran church. Messrs. E. J. Adair, F. M. Bo land, W. J. Duncan, C. A. Flem ing, Wm. P. Jacobs, and E. B. Sloan have very kindly consented to make this canvass for us, and some of them will see you some time during next week, or If you desire, you oan give your contri bution to either of them person ally^ or* if they should happen to misi you, you can do likewise. Recently, the Lutherans of Sa luda, S. C., a town not more than one-third the size of Clinton, built a church in Saluda, and the town aided them more than $3,000. We do not want to say what we think Clinton should contri bute, but we do say that we would like for you to give us $2,500. We believe it will be worth it to the city. Clinton has always responded nobly to every good cause that, has been presented to it. We believe we have a good cause—a worthy cause; and we believe you are going to be gener ous in your response. Whatever this response may be, we are going to be very grateful indeed to each one who contributes. Sincerely yours, IRA C. BOLAND, For St. Johns Congregation. SPECIAL PROGRAM AT STATE SCHOOL REVIVAL CLOSES AT PRESBYTERIAN Strong Series of Sermons Preached By Charleston Minister paring Ten Days. The revival services, which continu ed for ten days at the First Presby terian church, came to a close last Wednesday with two services.« Upon the invitation of the local Ministerial union, Dr. Hickman remained in the city until Thursday at noon and I preached the Thanksgiving sermon be fore a large union congregation. The services were attended by large congregations and interest in the meeting grew from day to day. Dr. Hickman, who was invited to lead the campaign, presented strong, appeal ing messages, earnestly and eloquent ly. Few ministers visiting Clinton, have made finer impressions than did the Charleston pastor, and all who heard him were pleased with his per sonality and impressed with his abil ity as a preacher. Craft Work To Be Shown at Bazaar And a Program of Interest .Pre sented Next Friday. A bazaar, to which the public is cordially invited, has been announced to be held on next Friday afternoon, December 11th, at 3:30, at the State Training School. At this time an unusually attract- placed on exhibit, and offered for sale. It will consist of needle art, basketry, rugs and toys, all made by the pupils in the school’s industrial art depart ment. Similar products have before been displayed at the institution and have always brought forth the high est praise from the public. Following this part of the program, an exhibit in dancing will be given by a number of the pupils. Later tea will be, served and it is hoped that aTlarge number of Clinton people will accept the invitation to be present for the occasion. CLINTON HI WINS TURKEY DAY GAME SENATOR BLEASE PLANS OWN PAPER New Publication At Anderson Will Be Known As “Bleaae’s Weekly.” First Issue December 10. ■+ • Anderson, Nov. 28.—Senator Cole Ipi'Blease will begin the publication of a newspaper to be known as “Blease’s Weekly” in Anderson on December 10. This announcement was made today when a city license-for the paper was issued. The publication will be edited personally by the senator. Wilton E. Hall, editor of the Ander son Independent, who will be business manager of the publication, said that it would be devoted “to frank and can did discussion of political and govern mental affairs’* and would “express Mr. Blease’s ideas after the manner used by the lata Senator Tom Watson j of Georgia.” _ Newberfy Was Defeated By Local Eleven By Score of Twenty-one to Nothing. Clinton Hi’s fotoball team ventured down to Newberry on Thanksgiving Day and won*a heated contest over Newberry Hi, 21-0. Coach Lever’s powerful, well constructed and bril liant machine, outfought, outplayed and outgained the Newberrians. Clin ton’s goal Iine was threatened only once, the local Hi’s line holding like a stone wall. There were many stars that shone brightly throughout the game. Mont- joy of Clinton, was the outstanding star Of the fracas, at no time this sea son has an individual played such a stellar game. He was a terror to the opponents. Never was he stop ped without a nice gain, and he also caught several beautiful passes. Brown at halfback, made several gains around the ends. Captain Clif ton Adair and Farr were bulwarks in the line. Those playing best for New- betry were the Whittier twins at halves, and White at quarter. Those scoring touchdowns for Clin ton were: Mont joy, M. Adair and Blakely. KIWANIANS PLAN REAL BIG NIGHT Annual “Ladies Night” On Friday Evening To Be An Enjoyable Occasion. “Ladies Night,” a mid-winter social event always looked froward to with unusual interest, will be staged Friday evening at 7:30 at the Clinton Hotel under the auspices of the local Ki- wanis club. The Clinton Kiweens and other friends will be present and an evening of fun and merriment is be ing arranged in their honor. COMMITTED MEET OF NEAR EAST Number of Means Are Being Used To Present Cause. Golden Rule Sunday on December 18. The Near East committee met Tues day with Miss Lois Blakely. Every member reported a week of Activity, and the work is progressing nicely, preparatory to the canvass to be made on Sunday, December 13. The posters made by the school chil dren are in, and the five best—one from each school—are to be displayed in conspicuous ^windows in the stores of the city. Besides this, the best of the five is to be shown on the screen at the Casino Theatre, along with other slides connected with the Near East work. These slides will appear daily, and on Saturday a Near East picture will be shown in order that further interest may be stimulated. The grocery stores of the city are enclosing literature with every pack age they deliver so that those who for any reason have missed the announce ments prior to .this, may realize the importance of the work, and may know for what they are giving. The work is being pressed in every possible way. The pulpit, the press, and the several organizations continue ♦o keep the movement before the peo ple. A member of the committee spoke to the D. A. R.’s at their last meeting, and found them enthusiastic and responsive. Talks to the Kiwanis and Commercial clubs are also plan ned. It must be remembered that the pri- PAINTINGS ON DISPLAY HERE Original Productions of American Artists To Be Shown Clinton Pen-' . pie For Next Two Weeks. A collection of original paintings by American artists, consisting of 24 oils and valued at $20,000 will be placed on exhibition in the library of the Presbyterian College tomorrow, Dec ember 4, and will remain for two weeks. A special invitation to the art lovers of Clinton and the sur rounding communities y> visit the ex hibition has been extended by the col lege. Admission to. the exhibition is free. The paintings assembled for the ex hibition were secured by the Presby terian College through the American Federation of Arts, Washington, D. C., at some expense, and upon the arrival of the pfeturos, President D. M. Dou glas immediately expressed the desire that the opportunity to view the col lection be extended to Clintonians as well as students of the college. It has been arranged to open the exhibition to the public between the hours of 4 and 6 in the afternoons and in the evening at 7:30 o’clock. It is also planned to have public school and orphanage students visit the improvis ed gallery at times to be designated later. Some of the paintings assembled are from the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the National, Milch, Macbeth, Ferargil, and other galleries, and maf aim of this drive Ts the relief of ^ re „ lent . by 0 ^. arti8ts (he stricken people of the Near East; and besides the offered trip, the ob ject of Clinton is to be first in the nation, with the largest number of contributing families. The first requisite for success in this' campaign, as in lall other pro jects, is cooperation. ^The committee it made up of members from every denomination in Clinton, and every one must be his best, working togeth er, or fail in the attempt to be indi viduals. Read the literature, listen to the talks, and be prepared for Gol den Rule Sunday, December 13. NEW GROCERY STORE TO OPEN Great Atlantic & Pacific Chain To Enter Clinton the First of the Year.. Announcement Has been made that a branch grocery store of the Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea chain will open in Clinton the first of January. The store room adjoining Kellers Drug Store and now occupied by Workman Company, has been leased, and the new firm hopes to be ready for-busi ness as soon as occupancy can be ob tained. The Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea stfre is one of a branch of 14,000 other stores in the United States. The company maintains thirty warehouses, five fish cannerie^ and three milk can neries situated at strategic points. Sales of all the stores last year, are reported by the superintendent to have amounted to over $320,000,000. The district superintendent was in the city the past week. He stated that their company* has been anxious to ccme into Clinton for quite a while and is very optimistic over the out look for a successful business here. work they are. Some were painted abroad-«ttd^edme have hung in Paris salons, but not one is by a painter who has not had hational or interna tional recognition. In the collection are landscapes, marines, portraits, still life ,and a mural. For the purpose of learning how many the exhibition reaches, it is re quested that visitors register in a book which will be provided; and to heigh ten interest provision will be made for a vote on the merits of the pictures displayed. On each day, the favorite l picture of tjie ballot of the day before will be designated. The artisbi represented in the col lection, the title of the painting, the price asked, and the lender appear in the following list: “ 1. Alexander Bower, “White Boats,” price $650, lent by artist. Mr. J. F. Jacobs, Sr., is in New York on business. HONOR ROLL FOR THE PROVIDENCE SCHOOL First grade: Clyde Slice, LeRoy Mc Call, Fred Gosnell, Young Davis. Second grade: J. C. Hoard, L. G. Moss. Third grade: Helen Bobo. Fourth grade: Guy Turner, Edward • Ferguson. / Fifth grade: John Splawn. power comgiission, are properly chargeable to power production at Wilson dam; (c) all actual operating and maintenance expenses and a fair remuneration; (d) any tdxes; (e) re serve fuada.” OUR CHRISTMAS EDITION NEXT WEEK THE CHRONICLE following an established custom, will issue its special CHRISTMAS EDITION next week. It will be presented as before, filled with interesting and appro priate Christmas reading matter, something that will ap peal to the little tots, those in their teens, the grown-ups, and the old folks. It will also contain valuable and interesting “More news” from the live merchants of the community and will serve as a “shopping guide” to the buying public. Merchants desiring space ih this edition are asked to makes their reservations at oned and let us have their copy not later than Tuesday morning since such an effort requires an extra amount of hard work. We will strive to make this edition interesting from start to finish and we hope our readers will enjoy it. For you it will solve the perplexing problem, “What-to Qive and Where to Shop.’* Catch the Christmas spirit through THE CHRONICLE. * King’s Big Sale Begins Friday Every year about this time, the well known firm of B. L. King & Son, stages its annual December Sale which always draws hundreds of women shoppers. The opening date is an nounced for tomorrow, the 4th, and fne bargain feast will continue until December 24, with every article in their stock of high-class merchandise reduced to prices that will make the , C aa i k.. public take notice. The story is told | v 1 in their double page advertisement in today’s paper. Suffice to say, that when King announces a sale, the crowds gather and business is always lively. 2. Maurice Braun, “Distant Hitts?* price $300, lent by Macbeth Galleries. 3. Emil (Arisen, “Venice,” price $750, lent by Ferargil Galleries. 4. Ettore Caser, “Idle Hours in the Country,” price $450, lent by Macbeth Galleries. 5. Jay Connoway, “Winter in the Mountains,” price $500, lent by Milch Galleries. 6. F’aul Dougherty, “Dawn,” price $1,500, lent by Macbeth Galleries. 7. Anna S. Fisher, “Still Life, Roses,” price $700, Macbeth. 8. Ben Foster, “In the Pine Woods,” price $900, Macbeth. 9. Leon Gaspard, “Ticnsten,” price $800, Milch Galleries. • 10. Childe Hassam, “Mouth of Con necticut River,” price $2,000; Mac beth. 11. Ghilde Hassam, “The Georgian Chair,” not for sale, National Gal lery. 12. George Hitchcock, “Vespers,” not for sale, Metropolitan Museum of Art. . . 13. Eric Hudson, “Open Boats,” price $600, lent by artist. 14. Paul King, “In Camden Har bor,” price $750, lent by Macbeth. 15. Hayley Lever, “St. Ives,” price $650, lent by Macbeth. 16. De Witt Lockman, “Peggy,” price $2,800, lent by artist. 17. Robert H. Nisbet, “Waterfall,” price $500, lent by Milch. 18. Leonard Ochtman, “The Mea- beth. COLUMBIA FRIENDS COMING SUNDAY new year. CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS ~ — Men’s Bible Class of Shandon Church BEGIN DECEMBER 18 Visit Thornwell Orphanage —— and Hold Service. The Clinton Public Schools, after The Men’s Bible Class of the Shan- completing four full months* work, don Presbyterian church of Columbia, will close Friday, December 18, unml will be the guests of the Thornwell January 4, for Christmas holidays. LOrphanage next Sunday and will have This will give five months work in the charge of the regular morning ser vice at the Thornwell Memorial church- Their pastor, the Rev. Ray Riddle, -will accompany the members and will preach at the eleven o’clock hour. The service will be open to the public and a cordial invitation * extended to' all who may desire to attend. I For some time the Shandon Pres byterians have been planning to visit the local institution.. Their coming Sunday is being looked fcfrxvard to with interest and the Services" to be held under their auspices promise to bp quite interesting. v \ ' ' ' / ' ' -