GOVERNOR MCLEOD DEFERS PROSECUTON Columbia, S. C„ Dec. 1—(AP) Blocked in hie plane for a spee dy beginning of court proceed ings against suspected members of the Aiken mob who lynched the three Lowmans, Governor McLeod today continued his in vestigation of the crime with a view to turning over as complete a case as possible to Major J. G. Richards when the latter takes over the Governor’s office on January 18. A formal statement issued late yesterday said the Gover nor, against his own desire, had bowed to the recommendation of Attorney-General John W. Daniel and Solicitor Berte D. Carter that no special term of court be ordered for grand jury action but that the case be al lowed to go over until the next regular term in Aiken, which is set for the fourth Monday. The statement said that Daniel and Carter, who will be in charge of any prosecution that may devel op, felt that results would be more likely of achievement at the regular term than by call ing the-special term proposed by the Governor. Judge J. Henry Johnson, of Allendale, will be presiding at the January term. The Governor announced that his investigators would be kept on the trail of the lynchers up to the last minute he is in office. .Chronology of Events That Led To Lynching and Investiga tion* ■ ' * (From New York World.) Following is a chronology of events surrounding the lynching of three Negroes at Aiken, S. C., and tne subsequent investi on a shack occupied by a Negro fam ily named Lowman at Monetta. Annie Lowman, mother of girl and youiig man later lynched, also killed. Sam Lowman, hus band of Annie, and five of his family arrested and two boys removed to Columbia peniten tiary. April 26—Funeral services for Sheriff Howard in which Klan participated. April 27—Inquest finds How ard met death at hands of Ne groes. The same day a raid on the Lowman house uncovers two jars ox com whiskey behind a chicken coop. First week May—Sam Low man tried without counsel, con victed 01 possessing liquor and sentenced to two years hard la bor. Night of May 8—Lowmans, still suffering from bullet wouhds, taken to Aiken jail. May 9—Bertha, Demon, Clar ence, Bridie and Rosa Lowman arraigned in circuit court on a charge of first degree murder. May 12—Trial begum ending two weeks later in conviction of Bertha, Demon and Clarence and acquittals ordered by Court, of Bridie and Rosa. June 12—Bertha sentenced to life imprisonment, having re ceived recommendation of mer cy. Clarence and Demon sen tenced to electrocution. June 22—Last day for notice of appeal. N. J. Frederick, Ne gro lawyer of Columbia, files no tice; defense cotnJel having failed to do so. 1 October, 1925—Appeal ar gued before State Supreme Court. . April 26,1926—Klan Memori al service for Sheriff Howard cm Cemetery Hill, Granitevjlle. May 27—State Supreme Court decision reversing first trial on grounds defendants’ in terests were not properly pro tected and that no evidence of conspiracy to warrant first de gree murder conviction for all .Negroes had been pro week October—Low ed from penitentia ibia at night to Aiken ham rules he willl order acquit tal Demon Lowman of murder charge. Oct. 7, 11 P. M.—Wire light ing jail cut, eight miles from town. Oct. 8, 4 A. JM.—-Three Low mans removed from Aiken j&n by mob and shot ,|o death in; pine woods two miles from town; Oct. 8, Nopft—Governor Mc Leod-in Colipnbia wmojjnces he. will investigate bui'emphasizes “difficulties.” A :« Oct. 8—Coroner’s inquest and' Grand Jury investigation begun.: Oct. 9—Inquest closes with: verdict Lowmahs died at hands* of “persons unknown.” Oct. 24-28-4Walter White in-; vestigates lynching for National Association for Advancement o£ Colored People. ’ Oct. 28—-Grand Jury dis-: charged when it reports it ie^ unable to obtain evidence suffix dent to warrant an indictment. J Oct; 31—Correspondent of Th€ World arrived ‘ in Columbia. ; Nov. 3—The Wofld obtains co* pies Of afftdavfts sworn to by Aiken jail prisoners, accusing present sheriff of aiding lynch-; ers. 15 . ' I ' ‘ Nov. 4—W. W; Rogers, Gov4 amor's detective, begins invest!-: gation at scene of lynching. Nov. lO^AIkeh prisoners re-* moved to Columbia penitentiary,1 and (Nov; Tlj 'Sfat make affida vits.' ; Nov, 24—Goy. McLeod an* nounces he has obtained new evidence from osiers than pris oners, corroborating some of prisoners’ statements ami also implicating others not hitherto publicly. Rays he will be to take definite, actixm with daysortwo weeks. mm gWfWMftMdmXL COttEGfi, , ROGERSVILLE, -TENN. •• '*-'■' '-»--—-i- K ; ):■'. ' By N. Adrene Holston The Yellpw Jackets, our foot ball team, met in a combat on the home field, - Friday, Nov. 19th, with the Bristolites. The Yellow Jackets went out to do their best. Each, aide played well. The Yellow-Jackets led in the first half, but finally the Bristolites made two important plays whicn caused them to gain on Swift. Our‘hats are off to | all of our men. Each one played dean foot ball. Each side played well and is to be commended for their manners. The scores were t-0 in favor of the Bristolites. A social was given in. the re cepton hall in honor of the vis iting foot ball team. Coach Chase of Bristol, and Captain Morris of Bristol, spoke in be half of the' Bristol team. Coach Lee and Captain Armstrong spoke in fjehalf of Swift's foot ball team. ,V ’ " .77" ' The Y. W. C- A. is planning, to give a. play, “The Wanderer.” The Thursday evening prayer meeting, November 18, was led by Mr. Robert Geahs, a minis terial student. Ha emphasized many interesting points. Mr. Geahs is 'destined to be a heFp ful leader of the race. The4 Ladles’ Society of Pitts burgh, 'dt the Presmyteriai of Pittsburgh, has installed a mod ern heating plahtrin thel:boys’ dormit<>fy and it is considered one of the best in the country. The boys are noinfortably situ ated.* ‘ ; ',a* ' ' :••• The" dining hall has been equipped recently with new sil yer through the kindness ; bf Mrs. Snivdy. We wish tb -ex press our appreciation for the kindness shown ^is by our friehMs. •' * Thanksgiving services were heldf in the chapel at M o’clock. President Tiickdr spoke to the Students on "Gratitude.” A contribution was given by the faculty and students. Dr./W. ft Franklin offered prayefc f Ehp. and Mrs. Franklin enter tained ' in their beautiful- home in a Thanksgiving dinner, the following students; Masses Eth el Coleman, Vera Crawford, Nettie Smith, Annie B. Thomas -g-—-5 and N. Adrene Holston. The af ternoon was delightfnllv snent. The Yellow Jackets, our ball team, met the Oi College team, on the field Thanksgiving Day at 3 :! o’clock. The Yellow Jackets p up a hard fight. The first touch down was made by a Swift man. The game was a tie. We are proud of our team as they are destined to gain recognition in the athletic world. Mrs. Hoyrl chaperoned a group of girls to Greenville to see the game, spite of the unfavorable we* er everyone spent an enjoyable day, HP Mrs. Walker, of Dalton, Ga., is visiting her daughter. Miss Wakefield, who was re cently called home, is expected to return to the campus in a few days. CHURCH UNITY. It should interest tjboee who have long favored church unity to learn that unless something unforeseen interferes a seri ous effort will be made next year at Juusanne, Switzerland, to bring about a better understand ing between the various Church groups and the various Cath olic; ^groups outside the Roman Catholic faith. For long years the subject of Church unity has been a favorite one among those Who delight ; in ... insisting that the Christian religion can never advance as it should so long as it is split into many denomina tions and remains at “Wide vari ance in its interpretation of im tant passages of Scripture. These ' will take ■ new heart, though it'must be apparent that the task of unification is an al most helpless one. The Rev. Charles H. Brent, of bouncing plans for the unifica tion conference next year, and expresses the hope that it will result in plans whereby secta rian differences may be eradi cated. It is to be known as the “World Conference on Faith and Order,” and is not expected to duplicate the work of the con ference held last year at Stock holm, Sweden. Reverend Brent points out that the latter confer ence dealt only with the prac tical side of religion. Discussion of the tneoretical side was not permitteu. The proposed con ference is expected to deal sole ly with the theoretical side, since that side is directly re sponsible for a diversified reli gious belief. Any effort at uni ty must, therefore, deal with the theoretical. It is not to be assumed any one believes the coming confer ence will result in Church uni fication. You cannot create in a moment what it has taken a thousand years to destroy. But .such a conference should create a better understanding among groups. Cooperation is the watchword of the day, and if the leaders of various Church nations can cooperate there is no reason why churches cannot. Announcement that the confer ence is not for the purpose of converting those in attendance to any particular doctrine, but that it is for the purpose of seeking and discussing ' the views‘Of all'should go far to ward insuring the success of the undertakings From such a pur pose only good can come.—Mia mi (Fla-) Daily News, CELEBRATION AT WINNS ■■■* BORO, s. c. Armistice day was celebrated at Calvary Presbyterian church Thursday night, November 11. Featuring the celebration were two keynote addresses, one by Prof. Patton, Principal of the white city schools, and Dr. Ro sier, Supervisor of the colored county schools. Prof. Patton reviewed the World War and its causes and the part each race had in silencing the German guns. His address was very prac tical and inspiring and was well taken by the audience. irst time the peo wn have honored > and great praise ergetic pastor of ev. G. STuhner, untiring efforts, scene shift an school dies of cS delightful < hot cocoa j congregate games of amusement from Mr., Spoke for' audience d lightful pi to an en RenUlme >use where the la i church served a urse of sandwiches, 4 cake to the entire * After several tad ball and other and a few remarks Alvin Goins,' who bte ex-soldiers, the persed and the de pam was brought with cheers for land Calvary Pres tremely hanjfy over the addition to their fa lily, Monday, Nov. 8th, at 8 A. M., of a girl, Loret ta Alverta Inmer. Both moth er and bah; are doing fine. We have Sent to i)r. Gaston $9.50 as part of our one month’s payment to Ihe Board and will send the £ mainder December 1. V ' . .% T. T, McRAE. COLLEGE NOTES Although we have been silent for sometime, many interesting things have taken place at Har bison. The faculty, knowing the critical condition of the Board of National Missions, put on a program Monday evening, No vember 22, to aid in lifting the load. The program was as fol lows: Music by the faculty. Invocation, Rev. E. W. Allen. Double Quartette, Messrs. Al len, Boulware, Butler, Reason er, Sartor and Toatley. Recitation, Prof. R. W. Boul ware. ' Short Play, “Time and Mon ey,” Profs. Boulware, Butler and Porter. ; " Solo, Miss J. E. Young. Recitation, Prof. R. N. Toat ley Dialogue, Mrs. R. W. Boul ware and Prof. J. P. Sartor. Solo, Prof. R. N. Toatley. Play, “How the Story Crew,” by the ladies of the faculty. Double Quartette. ' Wednesday morning the stu dent body rallied to the call of the Board and raised a neat sum. ”, , f Thursday morning at eleven o’clock,,the students and facul ty listened to an address on “Thanksgiving” by the Presi dent. In a clear and forceful manner he presented to us many reasons for being thankful. Thursday evening w;e_ were highly entertained in the chapel by the Parochial School. 'The program consisted or-redtatipns, songs, drills and ; a dramatic reading; entitled “Genevera.*’ i The recital given by Roland Hayes was voted’ par excellent by those of our number Who attended: , Mesdames C. M. Young apd M. A. Foster, ‘Miss J. E. Young and company, Mrs, Grace Anderson, of .Georgetown, S. C., and Prof. ,J, P. Sartor. Our church, under Rev. d. G Porter, is progressing. The church, too, is making special effort to raise funds for th€ Board.' ' The Ladies’ Missionary; Soci ety presented, “The Mosleu World” in their popular meet L i, November 14. By Mias Susie H. Miller, AasL Sunday, November 28, H. C. Miller spoke from 1:1, “In the beginnir- J ated the heavens and From the subject: Exhibits the Powfer mid of God,” the speaker told the creation story, out God’s power and wisdom in the relation of Continuing the speaker saidthat man’s achievements are great, but that behind man’s greatness is the great Being, God. 1 Conducting the speaker said : “With ail His power and wis dom, Goa is good; He is accessi ble to tiie humblest creature/' The headers were urged to fall; in submission before the Cre^ ator of ml things. The unusually large congrega tion followed the discourse with: much interest. There was one accession at the conclusion of the sermon. The Sunday school whs nearly up to normal yesterday. Four new members were enrolled. Banner for finance remains with; Earnest Workers das* and the banner for attendance with J. R. Nocho class. Mrs. G. A. Bridges, our re-, porter, with her two children, is Spending a while with her par ents at Wilkesboro. Mrs. Edna Wilkins was called to New Bam on account of the, death of Dr. H. P. Kennedy. Mrs. J. F. Watkins is being kept in doors by a severe cold. Her Sunday school class, as well as her many friends, hope to see her out soon. Mr. JW. A.' Bridges spent Thanksgiving at Laurinburg. Mr. and Mrs. Gaston Meares, with their four children, are making Greensboro their home. St. James welcomes these work ers into the fold. " The Missionary Society gave a very successful Thanksgiving dinner in the church basement after the service Thursday. A neat sum Was realized from the 50 cents turkey dinner. Mr. and Mrs. M. G. Phifer are back from New York for the winter. These are among the faithful at St. James church. Mrs. Johnsie Gibson is ill. We hope to have her out at an early date. - - > The Christian Endeavor Soci ety visited Mrs. Nettie Fuller at the Sanitorium last Sunday af ternoon. Miss Fuller will soon be home again. Master William Meares lias paid his church dues through to 1927. He is a member of tfce Junior congregation. LADSON CHURCH, COLUM BIA, S. C« By Miss Ruth E. Butler puring "November we have been observing “National Mis sions Month.” Services were held every night from Novem ber 14th through November 21. The general theme was, “The What, the Why and How of Na tional Missions.” Every depart ment of the church took charge of the services one night.' From the splendid papers and talks one could readily see that our people are realising more and more the necessity of 'helping others. Quite a neat sum was raised. > : - The following is taken from our; November Bulletin, “The Ladsonian”:' , ’ ‘ M “Mrs. Mutt-ay iS planning tc stage a play, “Ibe White Christ inas/ which will "take place Sab bathnight, Dec. 19. The Barbers’ Contest which was held under thcr directional Miss Charlotte Jackson,; w$t quite a success. . The barbers made S fine shoeing in Ms ef fort. A ‘ nuinber of Columbia’! best performers appeared, ,'bi program. ' ' 1 . The Ladies Aid Society, a heV Charlotte, N. C. Charlotte, N. C., was home for church Sunday, November 7" The November meeting ©fthe Ladies' Missionary Society was held at the manse with Mrs.'D, T. Murray entertaining. The ladies had an enjoyable and profitable noting. .They re membered the aged of ^he church at Thanksgiving time as usual.. v M Mrs., Counts, one , of our pld est members, passed away Sun day, November 21. .. Among the Cohunhinhs who attended Roland Fayes’ recital in Charlotte were Prof., and Mrs. C. A. Johnson, Mrs. Mattie John son, Bit. Willis Johnson and Dr. ania doing here in Washington, Ga. Our energetic pastor, Eev. T. B. HargraVe, and his beloved wife are putting over a -great program. • ■■■ v ■ ' - During the month of Novem ber^eur pastor^ told Of his pl*dg. to complete Our full-quota for benevolence and 1 am pleased to- sd^w^hnve *geme far the mark set for this one drive. The congregation • listened to Dr. Marquis over the radio*, on the third Sunday night and heard his address in Schenecta dy, N.-Y* on National Mis? sions, ana the following night we began our drive which lasted one week, and as. .a result the sum. of *43 was .sent to the Board this morning, making*50 in all for this month,. For a few repairs on the. school.;and some expenses we; raised an addition al sum of $23.45 . which makes $66.45. raised in one week. MUch credit is due Mrs, Paralee Jackson, Miss Amanda Harris as well as others who gaye vfliir able assistance in our drive.' . ; Opr pastor and his followers say that, this is only a begin ning, ior we, have a Christnias drive on foot and plans are be ing made for .Spring. . Miss Theresa Stephenson, of Cheraw, S. C., who is a mem ber of the faculty. at Hodge Academy, is. quite active in church as well as school work. We are pleased to; have her here in our city. Armistice Day was celebrated Novemoer 11 and all the schools took active part.. Bev. N. B. Belcher, of the C, M. E. church, and Principal of the Washington High School, made an address; also Miss Siihmons of the Shi loh Baptist school Boy. .Har grave preached the Armistice Day , sermon from the text, Isa, 2-4, “Nations. shall not lift up the sword against, natidn.” This sermon Was beautiful and fuil of information. The contri bution went for;missions. .'7 Hodge Academy took toe prize at toe Cpuniy Fair, arid great praise wad given trie pupils bf Hodge Miss, Willie Matt , Carter:; jetwrned from JaeksonyiUe.and a.tow dayslat eto Ut< . Brown* df ;) ^ashYiJle, 3fete., arrived .and, m£e knovWi theiininarr^age ofafew ''^^tCoritiriued d» pftgri*y;V ,0 «M.*1 '*>. fta.« i-ji'W ioe*f > ry mH: