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Victors in Oratorical Con test and Track Meet. LAURENS HIGH SCHOOL WINS SECOND PLACE Charles Harrison Won Gold Medal in the Oratorical Contest and Hlehard Dnnlnp Came Second?^Speeches were AH on a High Plane, the Young Orutors Doing Splendidly. The annual county oratorical eon tost, hold in the graded school audi torium Friday evening, was won by Charles Garrison, of tho Cray Court Owlngs high school, his subject be ing "The New South and the Race Problem." Richard Dunlap, of the Laurens city schools, won second place, his subject being "The Mack Horse and Ills Rider." Charles jGar rison was presented with a gr'd medal by the association and Richard Dun lap was presented with a silver one. The presentation speech was made by Dr. R. Z. Thomas, of Newlierry Col lege, who acted as one of the judges. Tho other judges were Supt. B. L. Hughes, of the Greenville city schools, and Dr. Pugh, or Wofford College. Following is the program of the evening: Prayer by Rev. C. F. Rankin. Music Introductory by Clayton Young, Vice President of tho Association. Melvin Abercrombie, Shlloh High School?"The Death of James A. Oa? fleld." Music Charles Aycock, Clinton High School ?"The Negro and the South". Music Richard Dunlap, Laurens City High School?"Tho Black Horse and His Rider". Music Thomas Freeman, Princeton High School?"The Path of History". Music Charles Onlllson, Cray Court-Owings High School?"Tho New South and the Race Problem". Music Hfe Coy!.. Moore. Waterloo High School ^-^"The Equality of Man". Music Dewey Nelson, Cross Hill High , School?"Sparticus to the Gladiators at Captin". ' Music Mike Parks, Trinity-Ridge High School?"A Plea for Cuba". Music Awarding of medals. Not to have been one of the prize winners in the contest could not pos sible be considered the least reflection upon any of the speakers, for without exception the speeches were all of a high order. The young folks ac quitted themselves well and each school represented should feel proud of the effort made by its representa tive. Doubt and speculation as to the winners was expressed on every side until the judges made known their de cision. The medals were closely con tested for and the judges doubtless had a difficult time coining to a de cision. To all it was apparent, how ever, that the two young men who wore finally awarded the medals would be among those at the top. Consid erable difference of opinion was ex pressed by all after the last speaker had finished, but the decision of tho judges was received by all In good grace for It was realized that the judges would have considerable difll s oulty In coming to an understanding. Everybody went away well pleased with tho decision. An immense crowd, filling the audi ;orium to overflowing, was present and much enthusiasm was shown by the paftizans of the speakers. Good nn #red rivalry existed and fine order availed. A featuro of the evening was the ex cellent music furnished by the Pres ^ byterlan College orchstra. The officers of tho association are: R'^hard' Dunlnp, President; Clnyton Young, Vice President; W. .T. Hill, Secretary; M. S. Uoyd, Treasurer. Tho executive committee Is com posed of: Richard Dunlap. Clnyton Young, W. ,T. HSU, M. S. Royd, Prof. , B. L. Jones, Prof. E. H. Hall, Prof. J. c. Martin. The ushers Friday evening were: Clarence Nelson, Hayne Taylor, Julius FIRST TRACK MEET A GREAT SUCCESS Gray Court-Owlngs High School Took oft' First Honors, Followed by Lau? rens and then by Clinton. With a fine crowd of school girls, hoys and others present, the first In ter-high school athletic contest was pulled off last Friday In Owlngs pas ture. Notwithstanding tho unlUness of the field the meet was successful in the highest degree. As the scores easi ly shows, the Gray Court-Owlngs ath letes had the blue ribbon folded away from the beginning and when the final count was made public the aforesaid team had -18 1-3 points to their credit against 2:< !-!! for Laurens and It". 1-I5 for Clinton. However tho score doesn't tell the whole story. In nearly every event the winners were forced to exert them selves to the utmost for close behind them the near-winners kept them from taking things easy. The Cray Court boys showed superiority in form and training in most of the events, espec ially so in the suv^ put and the pole vaulting, The Clinton team made many close seconds and the locals hauled off a few first honors here and there. The work of Conner Owens of the winning team deserves special mention, ho having won first In four events?high jump, broad jump, pole vaulting and 110-yard hurdle. The following are the events and winners: 100-Yard Dash Julius Sitgreaves, Laurens, first; Edwin Moseley, Laurens, second; Dug las Copeland, Clinton, third. Shot Put. Eugene Cox. Gray Court; first; George Little, Clinton, second; Claude Garrett, Laurens, third. liO-Yard Hurdle. Conner Owens, Gray Court, first, 11111, Gray Court, second; Sullivan, Laurens and Galloway, Clinton, tied for third. 220-Yard Dash. Julius Sitgreaves, Laurens, first; Karl Brooks, Gray Court, second; Ed win Moseley. Laurens, third. High Jump Owens and Armstrong, Gray Court, tied for first; Chessly Duval. Clinton, third. 440-Yard Pun. Karl Brooks, Gray Court, first; Ed win Moseley, Laureus, second; Herbert Sullivan, Laurens, third. Broad Jump. Conner Owens, Gray Court, first; Julius Sitgreaves, Laurens, second; Chessley Duval!, Clinton, third. Pole Vault. Conner Owens. Gray Court, first; Sam Prather, Clinton second; Earl Brooks, Gray Court, third. 880-Yard Run. Karl Brooks, Gray Court, first; D. Copeland, Clinton, second; Julius Sit greaves, Laurens, third. Mile Run. Waddie Hill, Cray Court, fitst; Chessley Duvall. Clinton, second; James Holmes, Laurens, third. The Hall Game. Under very unfavorable conditions in the way of grass, ditches and cows the Greenville High School ball team outplayed the local school team last Friday by the lop-sided score of 14, to 3. Although It won't go down In history as a perfect speroid combat, still the onlookers were treated to something startling In nearly every inning. In many Instances these points of interest were in the way of startling errors. Notwithstanding the poor field the Greenville team showed up well, pull ing off several spasms of good hitting good fielding and excellent team work. Both batteries were except lot,ally good for "high-schoolers". Considering the support given them tho Laurens Blab ster and backstop deserve most of> the credit for keeping the score down. Sitgreaves, Otis Huff, Wales Watson. Roy Owlngs, Edwin Moseley, John Wofford. The Oratorical association was in augurated several years ago, Supt. of Education Goo. L. Pitts being the mov ing spirit. As each year goes by the interest In this particular line of school work Increases and steady im provement continues. Laurers county Is one of the very few counties that has such an association and probably was the first in the state to Inaugurate one The association in a permanent one and another contest will be held next year. AN UNKNOWN SHIP PASSED TITANIC Signals Flashed to Her for Assistance^ NO ANSWER WAS RECEIVED BY TITANIC Statement of One of the Officers of Ihe Titanic before Investigating Committee Lays Grave Charge of Cowardly Act at Feet of Unknown Ship. Washington, April 22.? With succor only five miles away, the Titanic sliil into its watery grave, carrying with it more than 1,600 of its passengers and crew, while an unidentified steam er that might have saved all failed or refused to see the frantic signals Hashed to it U ? aid. This phase of the tragic disaster was brought out today before the sen ate investigating committee when J, B. Boxhall, fourth officer of the Ti tanic, told of his unsuccessful at tempts to attract the stranger's at tention. This ship, according to Boxhall, could not have been more than live miles away and was steaming toward tho Titanic. So close was it that from the bridge Boxhall plainly saw Its masthead lights and then its red side light. Signals unanswered. Both with rockets and with the Morse electric signal did the young of ficer hail the stranger. Capt. Smith and several others In the vicinity of the bridge declared at the time their belief that the vessel had seen them and was signalling in reply. Boxhall failed to see tho replies, however, and in any case the steamer kept on its course obliquely past the Titanic with out extending aid. This, and the declaration by P, A. S. Franklin, vice president of the White Star line, thai there were not sufficient lifeboats aboard thf Ti tanic to care for the ship's company at one time were easily the features of the hearing. The olllcir.l was quizzed throughout the morning session on the messages exchanged between the Car path la and himself, after the ship had started for New York with the Titanlo's survivors aboard. Among the survivors was .1. Bruco Ismay, managing director of the line. Among the wireless telegrams read into the record was one from Mr. Is may urging that the steamship Ccdrlc bo held until the Carpatbla arrived with its sorry burden. lie declared he believed it "most deslrablo" that tho survivors of the Titanlo's crew be rushed out of the I country as quickly as possible. He also, tho message said, would sail on the Cedrlc and asked that, clothing be ready at the pier for him when the Carpatbla docked. The senate's sub poenas blocked the plan. ltesiime Hearing Today? The committee will resume Its hear ing at 10 o'clock tomorrow morning Fourth Ofllcer Boxhall Is expected to continue on the stand to tell more fully of the events immediately pro ceeding the collision. J. B. Boxhall. fourth ofllcer of the Titanic, said that his duties always consisted of assist ing the senior officer in charge. He described the journey of the Titanic from Belfast to Southampton. "Were there any drills or any in spection before the Titanic sailed?" asked Senator Smith, tho chairman. "Both," said the witness. "Tho men were mustered and the lifeboats low ered In the presence of the Inspectors from the board of trade." "Ho you know whther the officers were at their customary, posts at the forward end during that watch?" "Yes. IJghtollor was on the bridge when I camo on at 8 o'clock. He was relieved at ten o'clock by Mr. Murdock, who remained until the ac cident happened." "Who else was on deck?" "Moody, the sixth officer." "Who occupied the crow's nest dur ing your watch?" "Fleet and lA?lgh." "Who elso was on the lookout?" "Tho brldfie ofilcer, Mr. Murdock." "Was the ordinary complement of officers at their posts?" "Yes, sir." (Conunucd on Fuge Twelve.) LAURENS BRIARS REUNITE AGAIN Annual Meeting Held at Gray Court. ENJOYABLE DAY SPENT BY VETERANS Gray Courtluns Gave the Ohl Sohllers a Royal Welcome In Spite of the Very Inclement Weather -Col. Jos. N. Hrown, of Anderson, Present and Made Address. The reunion of the Laurens Briars of tho 3rd, Company "10" of the 14th, and Company "10" of the 3rd Battalion, at Gray Court on Saturday tho 20th was a splendid day for the survivors and their friends. A cold rain set in about 10 o'clock but as usual we had a goodly number. riot'. .1. ('. Martin, principal of the Qray Court-Owlngs inst'tute, and Mr. John Wells of the C. & W. C. ft. It. company, had arranged a most enter taining program. Mr. Wells presided. The meetong opened with prayer led by venerable Itev. .1. K. McCain, who is a loyal veteran, followed by music, "Tenting on the old Camp Ground". Then an address of welcome by Prof. Martin, responded to by O. (1. Thomp son. The rendering of "Dixie" was fine and brought forth the rebel yell. This was followed by the address of Col. Jos. N. Hrown. The visits and speeches of Col. Hrown are full of in terest and instruction. He went over a good deal of his experience on more than one of the great ilelds of battle. He has lost none of his vigor. Although a man of Hllluence and extensive bus iness responsibilities he is never so busy but that he will lay down his work and Join his old "boys" In their reunions. He was a law partner of R. P. Todd at the commencement of hos tilities and each led a company from the upper battalion of 41st regiment of S. C. militia In 18C1. Capt. Hrown rose to the command of the 14th regiment. Capt. Todd was Lieut Colonel In com mand of the 3rd at the surrender. Both were on the firing line at close of the war. Much regret was expressed sit the absence of Capt. 11. P. Griffith who commanded Company "E" upon the promotion of Capt. Hrown. Capt. Grlf- i lith is now a professor In Limestone j College. No truer soldier or patriot has served his country In war and peace. The same may bo said of another surviving officer of the com pany, Lieut. A. C. Owings, who was in attendance. 1 have no Idea re is amongst the organizations th enter ed the service in 1801, another com pany in the state that has three sur viving commissioned officers living. There were ten of Co. "10", 14tb, I present; four of the "Briars" and two of Co. "10" 3rd battalion. A bounteous dinner was served by the good women and everybody was fed. In the afternoon we had an eloquent address from Hon. .1. II. Miller, a son of a veteran who had been invited for the occasion. \ For want of time the calling of company rolls bad to be dispensed with Resolutions were adopted in mem ory of Comrades Willis II. Heliums of the "Briars", William Riddle, Co. "10" 3rd Bat. and Aimer Owens and William Douglas of Co. "B" 14th. These had died since April, 1911. It may not be generalv known, but it Ik truo that our organization ante dates that of the general organization of the United Confederate veterans by two yenrs. The latter which meets on the 7th, 8th and 0th of May at Macon for Its 24th annual meeting, was or ganized at New Orleans in 18S9 while our company organization dates from 1x87, this being our 20th annual meet ing, and we have not missed a meet ing. These three companies were each mustered in this same territory and with two other companies of the 11th, "F" and "C"; three others of the 3rd "A", "F" and "I" and four others of tho 3rd Battalion, "A", "B', "C" and "D", and Co. "A" of the 13th regiment made up the 13 Laurens Infantry com panies that served in the brigades of McGowan and Kershaw (four with Mc? Gowan and nine with Kershaw.) The next meeting will bo held at Marksdale on Saturday. April 12. 1913. f>l years ago the Briars drilled on the lawn in front of James H. Shell THE SPRUNG TERM OF COURT CONVENES Damages Against tbo S. A. L. Railroad Awarded Men from Lower Part of Connty. Enticed Labor. The spring term of the court of common picas convened Monday morn ing with Judgo Sease on the bench, Stenograuher Aull n.i IiIk post. Clerk of Court Holt, Sheriff Owings a id the other officers ot the court at their accustomed places. The court Is to last two weeks or until the calendar is cleared. The entire- first day was taken up with the cases, all tried at one time, of W. D. Boyd, C. R. Workman and T. P. Davis vs the S. A. L. Railroad. Tills case is one involving the immigration laws of the state, it being charged that the railroad violated the lav b.V coming Into this state from Alabama and enticing labor out of tho Btata. The suit was for actual and punitive damages. The BpCCific charge iri that the railroad pent an agent to the farms Of tho three plaintiffs and offered in ducements to their laborers to break contracts and go to Alabama. The Jury retired to the room late yester day afternoon and returned a sealed verdict against the railroad. W 1). Boyd was awarded $.".ti(), C. R. Woik man $100 and T. P. Davis $."?0. The court was occupied nearly all yesterday with the trial of two easts Of J. M. Copolaild vs the S. A. L. Hail road. One case was for actual damag es for the loss of a mule by being run over by tin- railroad's train running through the pasture of the plaintiff. The other case was for punitive dam ages, the plaintiff charging negligence of the railroad in not providing prop er cattle guards where the railroad ran through his pasture. In the first ense the plaintiff was awarded the fu'l amount asked for $210 and Interest. In the latter case the Jury awarded the plaintiff damages to the amount of $22r..OO. j Court \ djourned for the day after hearing Micse cases. THAYNMAM (.( ARBS INSPECTION (?'en. W. >V. .Moore nill Make Annual Inspection Krida) \fternoon. ( apt. .Mc.Maslor will Represent the Army. The Trnynhnm Guards will undergo the annual inspection at the hands of Adj. Cen. W. W. Moore Friday after noon. Cnpt. Qeo, 11. McMastor, U. s. A? will also he prcsord to Inspect for the government. Inspection of arms ami equipment will take plaec in the armory some time shortly after noon, but the in spection of the "finery" will take place on the square about 3:30 o'clock in the afternoon. This is a very pretty spectacle and doubtless a large crowd Will be out to witness it. DEATH OF .1. It. HI.V.I V.MIX. Well Known Confederate Soldier of the Vicinity of Moiintvlllc. Mr. .1. R. Benjamin, a well known citizen of tin- Mountvllle sect Jon, died at his home Monday morning at 7 o'clock. Mr. Benjamin had been sick for some time but was taken serious ly ill only recently. The burial ser vices wore held yesterday afternoon at Heaver Dam church, of which he was a consistent member. Rev. .1. <> Martin, of Cross Hill, conducted the services. Mr. Benjamin was 72 years. in months and 22 days of Itge. He sen ed gallantly in the Confederate army and since then has be n working faith fully on his farm In this county. II ? was highly esteemed and generally liked by ail who knew him. Mrs. Benjamin preceded him to the grave some years ago. He leaves sev en children to mourn his loss Dale for Picnic Changed. The Pine Bluff school will have their picnic at Watts' bridge on Saturday, April the 27th. The public Is cordial ly invited. Picnic at Rabnn. On May 3rd, 1912 ihere will be a pic nic given at Rabun Creek Baptist church by the Kden and Rabun schools Prof. Breeden, of Anderson and Rev. David Ramsey, of Greenville, anil sev eral other prominent speakers have been Invited to come. The public is cordially invited to come and bring well filled baskets. house, from then till now these people have bid us welcome and fed us with lavish hands. It Is. no wonder that It 1? called a favored region. "A Survivor." NEWS OF THE WEEK IN TOWN Of CLINTON Streets in Worse Condition Than in Years. PERSONAL PARAGRAPHS ON POPULAR PEOPLE Cleverly Presented Piny, Directed by Miss Laura Aull, Scares Success at the Utopia Hull A Drench of Prom ise Case in the Near Future Per sonal Items. Clinton, April 211.- -The most talked of Bubjecl hi Clinton these days is mud. Owing to the continued bad weather of the winter which prevent ed much work being done on tho streets and the upturned soil surface left by the laying of sewerage tho streets are in the worst condition they have perhaps ever been. Intimate friends living across the street from eaeii other and accustomed to running in and out of each other's house many times a day have to go tu the nearest corner to cross, in many parts of tho town. Yallex Parin. Last Thursday evening at the Uto pia a number of young people undor tlie direction of Miss Laurie Aull pre sented very cleverly, a play called Valley Parin. The cast conslstod of the following players: Misses Clayto Hailcy, Arno Copeland, Annie Alcock, ISmmn Chandler, llattio Flnnoy, Laura Aull, and Messrs. Kenneth Murdotte, Joe liickson Little, Ferdinand Jacobs, Fred Wham, Sum Kern, and Clay a Young. All did so well that it seems unfair to single out those whose parts afford ed them better opportunity to distin guish themselves for special praise, j The proceeds after paying expense;; I were very good. They will he divided between the public library and the tenth grade's commencement fund. A It reach of Promise Case. On the evening of May 2nd the pub lie library association will organize a mock court for the trial of a sen sntional breach of promise case, The plaintiff's part will he taken by Mrs. 10, II. Hall and the defendant's part will he played by Mr. T. I'. I?. Carson. Mi-. Ii. L. Scnlfe will ad as judge. \blo counsel, an Intelllgcrf J'try, and numerous mirth-provoking wltnosse will render this case of such interest that it is expected the court room will he crowded. Pasc Hall New*., i'. c. played F.rskinc on Friday und Saturday afternoon1-, losing the first game by a scon- of C to 7 and winning the second G to The team had a pleasant trip to Due Wesl. This afternoon they played Nowbcr ry at N'owborry. A crowd of enthusi astic rooters went down from Clinton. Visitors ai Or pint nage. | A party of twelve holies- from Ath ' ens. C<a. are paying a visit of Inspcc tlon to the Thornwell Orphanage. I'ersnal Items. Mis. W. .1. Hailcy, Miss Clara Du' l< olt, Mrs. lt. II. Hoyd, Miss Mollfe Man 'son and Mrs. 1-1. II. Mall and children are among those expecting to attend the Spnrtnnburu festival. A big crowd from hero will probably ; go to Hock Hill for the Inter-collegiato oratorical eiltest next Friday evening. WILL CLOSK AT Cl80, (JrOCOrj Stores To Close Little Later Than Others. We the undersigned agree to close I our stores at ('.::!<> (?'cloc k during the months of May, June, July, and August. Saturdays excepted: John A. Franks, Hunter Co., Ow ings & OwlngS, Dixie Flour and Grain Co., J. IL Sullivan. J. M I'hllpOt, Ken nedy Bros.. Mahaffey K liabh, Todd, Simpson & Co.. Dial Co., J. C. Shell &C0? J. S. Bennett, R. C Cray ft Co. Harri? Springs. Tlie Advertiser has just received a ! neat little descriptive booklet of one of this county's valuable assets Har j rls Springs. The booklet Is gotten out. ! by tho company for advertising pur poses, the enterprising manager, Mr. C. II. PettUS having great faith in tho ' excellence of the mineral water. This faith is hacked by hundreds Of strong I testimonials, many of which are given ; in tho little booklet. The company Is doing a big wafer and ginger-ale bus iness.