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*"Ml OHNSON HEADS DRIVE EOR BOOSTER CLUB MEMBERSHIP Well-Known P. C. Coach Will Be Director-General of Campaign To Re-populate Farni Lands. City To Be Canvassed By Ward Teams. S 4 Walter Johnson, head coach at the Presbyterian college, will be director- general of a campaign to be begun here next Thursday week to raise $2,000 for the Clinton Calhoun Hihg- way and Booster Association, which proposes to bring Danish fanners from the Northwest and from Den mark to this section. This announcement followed a week of organization work on the part of a committee appointed to work out the details of a campaign. In addition to the selection of a director-general, the citty was divided into wards, and ward captains were appointed as follows: Ward 1—W. R. Anderson. Ward 2—P. B. Adair. I,. Ward S-^-Dr. Frank Kellers. Ward 4—W. W. Harris. Ward..6—S. W. Sumerel.. Ward 6—Ei G. Fuller. With this is a special initial gifts ccmmittee consisting of B. H. Boyd, H. D. Henry, W. P- Jacobs and J. F. Jacobs, Jr. Other Appointments Acceptance of appointments has been obtained from all officials an nounced so far by the campaign com mittee, but it was also announced that there will be a ladies division, and a division charged with the duty of making a canvass throughout the nearby territory. Leaders- have been selected, but due'to the fact that they have not been in the city during the past two days, it is not yet possible to announce their names The ward captains are now engaged in selecting members of teams who will make a canvass of the city during the campaign period. A large num ber of citizens of Clinton have volun teered to serve, and no trouble is an ticipated in completing the organiza tions. Campaign committeemen were unanimous in expressing pleasure at the reception which is greeting the on residents of the city for movement a success. , Every person selected to serve has accepted the re sponsibility cheerfully gnd pledged wholehearted effort, committeemen said. — Satisfaction at the personnel of the organization was also expressed, it be ing added that with such key men, the campaign is assured of success. Johnson Enthusiastic Mr. Johnson in accepting the post of director-general, declared that he is glad to have a part in such a move ment because he is convinced that the introduction of Danish farmers from the Northwest and from Denmark will restore abundant prosperity to this section. Speaking from his own ob servations in the Northwest, he added, he is sure that the farming success PROPOSES CHANGE IN HIGHWAY BODY f Laurens Man Would Have State High- - way Commission of Three Men and Advisory Committee. Laurens, Jan. 23.—That a State highway commission of three mem bers, one of whom could be the chair man, and an advisory board, consist ing of the governor, the lieutenant- governor and the speaker of the house of representatives, would function with more action than the present one is incorporated in a statement given out by W. R. McCuen, rfiember of the Laurens highway commission. The three active commissioners, ac cording to his plan, would be selected from the state at large. One of their members would be elected by the com mittee as its chairman, all having the same powers to act. The functions of the advisory board would be to meet quarterly with the commission. In ad dltion, the board members, fofr obvious reasons, should be in special session with the commission at one or two meetings, say in November and in December, for the purpose of gaining full information as to operation of the system, to be passed on to the General Assembly in the form of mes sages or recommendations. The plan suggested by Mr. McCuen is ampli fied in fuller detail, but the above sets forth his idea of a reorganization of the highway body, if such change is made as contemplated by the powers that be. As to the matter of constructing hard-surface highways by the state at a minimum cost, Mr. McCuen has suggested the employment of all able- bodied convicts for this purpose. The conviet is confined because" he has vio lated the law. “Where could he atone for his crime to better advantage than in performing labor that would bene fit the same general public? And at what work could he be employed that would be as satisfactory as in the con struction of public roads of the state?” asks Mr. McCuen. “Clay Chimney Trail” Gripping Story of the Early West r-’ By EDWIN L* SABIN Former Books by this great American writer are “Circle K,” ‘"file City of the Sun,” “Bar B,” and “White Indians.” You will enjoy “Clay Chimney Trail.” Begins In This Issue of (Elinton OUfrnntrlp Turn to page 6 and begin this fascinating story with the first chapter. LUTHERAN SYNOD MEETS ON JAN. 31 FINE SHOWING BY • MILL CHURCHES Membership of Bailey Memorial and Lydia Churches Show Increase. Quarterly Conference Held. A delicious chicken supper was served by the ladies of Bailey Memo rial M. E. church, on last Saturday evening, after which a social hour was enjoyed. Much interest was manifested Sun day morning when a number of the boys and girls of the Textile Industrial .Institute of Spartanburg, rendered a attained by Danes there can De ? mul-| 84icred concert tinlied many times in this section be-! _ « „ „ A f 1 Rev. R. B. Burgiss, president of the school delivered a very interesting and instructive address on the great work the school is doing and told of the splendid opportunities offered to boys and girls of industrial communities to secure an education. At the evening hour Dr. R. E. Stack- house, presiding elder of the Green- villfe district, delivered a very inspir ing sermon on the subject of prayer, after which the first quarterly confer ence was held. Wonderful progress is noted along all lines of church work. Attendance at both the Sunday school and preach ing services has more than doubled in the past two months. Fifteen mem- prevent the plans being carried .bers have been received into the through to successful completion, (church since the first of November tiplied many cause of its warmer climate, longer growing seasons, and better soils. Success by Danes cannot fail, he de clared, to have the effect of stimulat ing farmers already living here to adopt their intensive methods which always mean prosperity, not only on the farm, but also in any city which depends on the farmers’ trade. Similar expressions were made by the other campaign officials. It was pointed out that the move ment initiated in Clinton is already attracting much interest from all over the state to this city. Leading daily newspapers have carried editorials commending the action and express ing the hope that nothing will arise to while reports received from many dif ferent points indicate that people gen erally are watching Clinton closely with the view of following its example later. Plans of Association D»uejr naei J. F. Jacobs, Sr., who was elected The people ar to be congratulated, ^^rtesid^nt of the Clinton Calhoun High- ancT Booster Association at a re turn n and the charge has met all of its fi nancial obligations. It was stated by the presiding elder that no other charge in the Greneville distriict has made the progress of the Bailey Memorial and Lydia charges. way „ v organization meeting held recently, in outlining the plans for the future, said that at first, a concerted effort will be made toward attracting Danes from the Northwest, and any other types of worthwhile fanners who be come interested as a result of the pub- lidty arfd advertising which will be given. As the movement gathers headway, the importation of Danes direct from Denmark will be undertak en. The first of the imported farm Special Services At A. R. P. Church Rev. M. R. Plaxco, of Louisville, Ga., will begin tonight a series of prepara tory services for the celebration of the Lord’s Supper in the Associate Re formed presbyterian church next Sab bath morning. Services will be held tonight at 7:30, Friday afternoon at 8:30, Friday night at 7:30, Saturday ers will be settled near Clinton, but it morning at 10:30, and regular services ia the eventual plan to place them all on the Sabbath. if • along the Calhoun highway from Ath ena, Ga., to Wilmington, N. C. The active cooperation of R. E. Han na, president of the Calhoun Highway Association, and of Hugh MacRae of j services. Wilmington, N. C., who for 20 years « has been engaged in land setlement, getting the Clinton settlement started be'given the movement for j as soon as possible, and has pledged Rev. Mr. Plaxco is a son of a for mer pastor of the church here, Rev. W, A. M. Plaxco. The public is cor dially invited to attend all of these work, will the firet i at Clinton. Mr. himself to give both his time and in i' i« particularly interested influence toward making it successful. Newberry Is Scene of Annual Meet ing of South Carottna bother- ana. Convenes On Monday- Newberry, Jan. 25.—'The annual ses sion of the South Carolina Evangeli cal Lutheran synod will convene here at the Church of the Redeemer, the Rev. J. C. Peery, D. D., pastor, Jan uary 31, at 7:30 o’clock. About 140 pastors, lay delegates and representa tives of general causes are expected to be present. The officers are: Rev. H. J. Black, D. D., president; Rev. Charles J. Shea- ly, secretary; the Rev. H. Smith Pe- trea, statistical secretary; D. F. Efird, treasurer. The synod will convene on the even ing of the 31st with the Synodical communion and the annual sermon by the president. The business sessions will extend through Tuesday and Wed nesday, February 1 and 2. ^Tuesday evening at 7:30 o’clock the service will be conducted by the sy nodical federation of men, D. F. Efird, president, when addresses will be de livered upon the laymen’s work in the church. Men nationally known in the Luth eran church will be present to repre sent various boards of the United Lutheran Church in America. Rev. F. F. Fry of New York city will be pres ent from the board of American mis sions; Rev. Charles L. Bauslin, D. D., of Harrisburg, Pa., from the board of education; Rec. Edgar Grim Miller, D. D., of Philadelphia, from the board of ministerial pensions and relief, Rev. M. G. G. Sharer, D. D., secretary of the United Lptifreran Church m Amer ica. LYCEUM NUMBER COMING SOON Candy and Cake Sale Saturday Circle No. 1 of North Broad Street Methodist church, will hold a cake and candy sale next Saturday morning at Young’s Pharmacy, beginning at 9 o’clock. The ladies are asking a lib eral patronage of the public. “The Old Homestead” Is First Attrac- Al rwa UPt—** R— Civil CFII W WlMrr OvflWlgTtr. Ill r IVi* Ida St. Auditorium, Feb. 3. Denman Thompson’s classic of New England rural life, “The Old Home stead,” was first produced in 1186, and has been played constantly before American audiences for more than forty years. It is a play that records the heart throbs of a particular community of these United States—the old New England country. It is a play of dis tinctive types. In Joshua Whitcomb we see a per fect representative of the best and broadest type of humanity—a pros perous, warm-hearted, peace-loving. God-fearing Yankee farmer. And as sociated with him we shall find such delightful characters as Cy Prims, Seth Perkins, Happy Jack, Aunt Ma tilda, Eb Hanzey, Rickety Ann and others. Naturally, “The Old Homestead” during the many years of its existence, has gathered a record crop of tributes, as well as smiles and tears. For in stance, Alan Dale, the famous New York theatrical critic, and the dean of his profession, has said: “I must ad mit ‘The Old Homestead’ is an Ameri can classic.” The Atlanta Constitu tion, in an editorial, declared that “it is wonnderfully simple 4 , annd there fore simply wonderful,” while the Bal timore Sun, also in an editorial stat ed: “If you have never seen The Old Homestead’ you have missed part of your education.” The old songs will be rendered again by “The Old Homestead” quartet, pro viding a melodious background for the various dramatic climaxes of the story. The cast has been personally se lected and coached by Percival Vivian, the eminent actor-producer of New York City. “The Old Homestead” is to appear here on the evening of February 3rd, at the Florida Street school auditori um, under the auspices of the junior class of Presbyterian college. JUDGE CALLS FO^ACTION Charges Aiken Grand Jury It Is Time To “Tell America What You Will Do With Lynchers. Aiken, Jan. 24.—Denouncing the mob which on the morning of Friday, October *8, lynched the Lowman Ne groes, then on trial here for the mur der of Sheriff H. H. Howard, Judge J. Henry Johnson upon the convening of court of general sessions here this morning delivered a forceful charge. The fact that the evidence secured by Detective Rogers of Governor Mc Leod’s staff will be laid before the Aiken grand jury at this session of court lends emphasis to Judge John son’s references to the lynching. Two circuit judges presiding over court in Aiken had already delivered themselves of strong charges on the subject.of the lynching declared Judge Johnson, but he characterized the mob as “a little band of head-strong, wil ful men who had dared to take the law of South Carolina into their own hands and foully besmirched their state with a cowardly murder in which one of the helpless victims was a wo man.” “It may be impossible to discover those who are responsible for it, but God knows, for your own sake and for the sake of the citizenship you represent in Aiken county, and in South Carolina, you ought to be up and doing, and use every effort to bring to justice those men, because, as I have said, regardless of who they were it was willful, deliberate, and a cowardly murder of the lowest kind known to man. You cannot say it was manslaughter. You cannot say it was done in sudden heat and pas sion. It is murder. “I am saying more about this than I expected to say, and as I said in the beginning, Judge Lanham and Judge Mann have said all that can be said about this matter. But, I say now, the time for words has passed, and the time is at hand. Say to Aiken county, to South Carolina and to America now that you are going to bring them to justice, or that you don’t propose to do it. Take your stand ultimately and definitely, one way or the other. God help Aiken county and South Carolina if.you are not going to do anything.” That the citizens of Aiken oppose such lawless acts, abhorring the lynch law, Judge Johnson agreed; but what, he asked, have they done toward ap prehension and punishment of the mob. He referred to the fact that no public meeting had been held to de nounce the mob’s action and called for action by the grand jury. Turning from the subject of the lynching, Judge Johnson stated it as his belief that lack of parental au thority in the home was one of the evils responsible for the breeding of criminals and the spreading of crime, declaring: “We are sitting on a blast of dynamite when we grow lax to the care of our youth.” “When I was a young man,” declar ed Judge Johnson, “an appropriate gift from a young man to a young lady was a box of candy or ^ bou- (Continued on Page Two) CAMPAIGN OPENS AT KELLERS While the actual campaign to raise $2,000 for the Clin ton Calhoun Highway and Booster Assocaition will not be gin until next week, it has been found that there is so much enthusiasm in the movement that many residents of this citiy are anxious to join at once. Dr. Frank Kellers has therefore been authorized to ac cept subscriptions to membership at his drug store, corner of Broad street and Carolina avenue, at once. Dr. Kellers win also take subscriptions during the pre-campaign period from put of the city residents who desire to have a part in the plans. CLINTON SCHOOLS CLOSE IN MAY Rev. Edward Long and Dr. R. C. Cran berry Announced As Speakers On High School Program. The closing date for the Clinton city schools has been announced to be gin on May 15th. The commencement program be ushered in on Sun day evening with the annual sermon before the graduating class by the Rev. Edward Long at the First Bap tist church. On the following Friday evening, May 20th, the graduating exercises proper of the high school will be held in the orphanage chapel. Dr. R. C. Cranberry, president of Limestone college, Gaffney, has been secured as the speaker for the occasion. The dates for the open air exercises of the primary and grammar schools will be announced later. Two Gifts Come To Thornwell The Thornwell Orphanage of this city, is in receipt of two legacies with in the past week. The first for $3,- 750 came from the estate of the late James L. Fleming of Augusta, a life long friend of the institution. The second gift of $15,000 is from the es tate of the late Mrs. Mary Lesh of Newton Center, Mass., and is to be used as an endowment for Lesh Infir mary, erected on the campus several years ago by Mrs. Lesh. Previously, Mrs. Lesh had given $8,500 to this fund which brings the total to $23,500 to be perpetually used as an endow ment for the up-keep and mainte nance of the building that bears her name. 1 STATE TAX LAWjnmD Taxes Collected At Lower Cost Per Dollar Than In N. C., Chairman Query Says. Columbia, Jan. 25.—Collecting more than $10,000,000 in taxes.every year at a cost of less than two cents on the dollar, the state tax commission on the first of -tile year had a delinquent account of only a little more thna $98,- 000, exclusive of taxes in litigation. Chairman Walter G. Query today told i . the Senate finance committe and the ^ House ways and means committee at their joint hearing on the 1927 budget. Some of that has already been collect ed and the major part of it wil he turned into the treasury, he added. Mr. Query said the exact coat of collecting $1 in taxes by the commis sion was 1.78 cents, as compared with more than three cents in North Caro lina, estimating that if the same basis of cost obtained in this state, the ap propriation for the commissionn would be $400,000 a year instead of the $217,- 352 requested for. this year, a decrease of $3,500 from the 1926 appropriation. Asked by Representative W. W. Smoak of Colleton, whether the work of the commission could be as effi ciently done if it were consolidated with some other office—Governor Richards has recommended the abo lition of the commission and placing of its duties under the comptroller gen eral and the treasurer—Mr. Query replied: “Gentlemen, the tax commission is a creature of the General Assembly. Whatever the General Assembly may see fit to do, I shall not raise my hand to block.” In reply to another question, he said so far as he knew, there was no duplication work in the commission and the comptroller general’s office. Representative Isenhower, of Fair- field, aaked the tax commission chair- * man if he could say what percentage of the taxes due were not collected by the commission, adding that in Fairfield a large percentage of county taxes had not been collected. The chairman took up various di visions of the commission. Of the more than $1,000,006 in income taxes due last year, he said, on the first of the year, $115, was outstanding, but of this more than $100 has already been collected. Of the $4,500,000 gasoline taxes, in the neighborhood of $2,000 kad not been collected, he ad ded, continuing by giving figures in the various classes to show that only small percentages of the amounts due had not been received. In the administration of the ad mission tax. Chairman Query said, the state had lost because some theater owners failed to pay as re quired by law, and had no property upon which executions could be order ed. As an example, he plated that one operator of a string of moving picture shows owed the state $27,000 for taxes in 1925 and 1926, but had no property which could be levied upon, with the result that the state lost that sum.. Senator Alan Johnstone, of New berry, asked concerning reports be said had come to him that the field agents of the commission cost more to maintain than the amount col lected from the soft drinks tax. In answer the commission’s head said he could not give the exact percentage it cost to check up on this particular tax, because the same agents checked up on income taxes, inheritance taxes, manufacturers’ taxes and the other levies collected through the commis sion. However, as a result of the •field forces’ work last year, he said, more than $300,000 in the various taxe* was collected, some of which, he add ed, would probably have been collect ed by correspondence or otherwise, if he had not had the field agents. “We could run the office by sitting up there and writing requests to tax payers to send in what they owed," Mr. Querry said in the midst of the questioning about the efficiency and economy with which it is operated, “for less than $100,000 but we would fall far short of collecting what would be due the state. It would not be fair to the honest taxpayer.” Just a few days ago, he remarked, one of the commission’s agents had discovered a bottling plant in.a Pee Dee city that was about $10,000 be hind in its taxes—which would not have been learned except for the in spection, he declared—and steps were taken to see that the money would reach the treasury. Mr. Query explained that the pre sent law requiring a lapse of 60 days before a tax execution can be enforc ed made it difficult to collect certain taxes, by that process, especially the admission tax. By sending agents of the commission with local officers, when it is necessary to execute on property, he said, tee process of col- — lecting had been expedited and • im proved. ~ : (M mtstszk \ _ / Ed