Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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FIND OMAHA .DIAMOND IN IDAHO VILLAGE Famous Stone Has at Last Been Recovered. FRED BUTTERFIELD, JR., DOES GREAT WORK Detective Traced Jewel for Two Solid Years-Mr. Graydon Highly Pleased. The famous Omaha diamond, which disappeared from the Univer sity campus one night about two years ago, when Fred Butterfield, Jr., and Seven-Ball were bunking together, has been recovered. The great detective, Butterfield, who in private life is none other than the well-known J. E. Simkins, better known as "Mac," and even better known as "Crook," had been on the trail of the lost jewel ever since it was lost, and it was only after one of the most skillful pieces of work ever performed by a human being that the magnificent stone was returned to its lawful owner, Mr. Frowsv-Bill Gravdon. The history of the stone is inter esting. The jewel was willed to Mr. Graydon by the late Gov. Polker, of Nebraska. Tt is the largest dia mond ever found in the mines of South A frica. and\ wa-s presented by the president of the mining company to the Queen of Zanzibars. Gov ernor Polker was oi a trip abroad some years ago and became very much infatuated wvith the queen. It was impossible, however, for her to give her hand to the governor, be cause she was of the royal family, so she made him a present of the beautitiful diamond. When Governor Polker died he left the stone to Mr. Frowsy-Bill Graydon, of Abbeville. Mr. Gray don soon caie to the University and brought with him the Omaha jewel. He had loaned it to Seven Ball, when it mysteriously disap peared on that memorable night. After the loss of the stone, Mr. Graydon p)ut the great Butterfield on the job. H-e spent a wvhole winter selling pictures in Alabama, hoping to find a clue. He then returned to South Carolina, and after a hard search in this State, left for the WVest accompllanied lby "Tack" Towvnsend of Ninety-Six and the marvelous Crobar Crovar, of Edge field. It was but a few clays after Butterfield and Is corps5 of assist anlts arrived in Idaho, that they scented a clue. In Oweehe; that State, there lives a young lady, who having heard of the brilliancy of the Omahla, told her lover lie would have to either capture it or shle wvould not narry hinm. H me c int Columbi and in the dreary hours of midnight stole the jewel. The young lady baffled the great Butterfield for several days, refus ing to part with the treasure. Then Butterfield became desperate. He seized the diamond, and although pursued by a band of angry citizens of Oweehe, caught a Big-Four freight and made his escape. One of Butterfield's assistants, Gen. Crobar Crovar, dropped out of the band on the return trip and is nowv with a guarding gang in the wild and wooly Vest. Mr. Graydon is all praise for But terfield's work and is letting him wear the valuable stone for a few (lays. 4PERSONALS. Among the visitors on the campus last week many familiar faces were seen. We are always glad to wel come them back and would like to have them return at other times as well as during the fair. Messrs. Gaston, Thomas, Kirk land, Kilgore, Parrott, Congdon, Fuller and many others have re turned after having spent the week end at home. Messrs. Wyche and Havird were among the old faces last week and spent several days on the campus. These two alumni are now in law firms at Spartanburg and Newberry, respectively. Cope Massey, law class of '09, was on the campus a few days. The same jolly Cope. Rudolph Mobley, an old star with the pigskiln and nod W coaching at the Citadel, was a pleasant visitor. Jack Desportes, our captain of last year, was on the campus for a few days. Richard Jefferies, class of 1910, was w\ith us for awhile. He is now in the newspaper business. One of the most welcomed visitors was Captain McCutchen, who was captain of the victors in '02. We are glad to see him still take an in terest in our team. Among the other visitors were: Bob Cooper, J. C. Vassey, Hack Poag, Ben Beverly, John Brown, D)orsey Sligh, Tom Stoney, Richard Simpson, Russell Thompson, Bob Shipley. OUR PRESIDENT. Among the sp)eakers at the confer enee held in Cincinnati a few clays ago were, President Taft, John Hays Hammond, and Dr. S. C. Miitchell. Dr. Mitchell addressed the conference on peace treaties, and signalized them as "One of the for wvard steps in civilization .in this century." XP BIRD Stars above, A little love Like the (love They bill andcoo; A whisp'red word, Like a bird, Father's heard Bill's past due. Query: Resolved, That Hoev and Bouchier would make a better Mutt and Jeff than Brinson and Norwood. Was fair week a success? Ask Phinney, \V. H. Hanna, Hamer, Hamip White, and others. A PINANCIAL our Junior Checking Department 1 venlence of the STUDENTS Young men and young women may -pocket check books furnished free balance carried. Accounts may be op You need no introduction to the Ba tile faculty. You can deposit your cl tis Bank in payment of all your expi The stubs in your check book willI expenditures. E. W. ROBERTSON, Prest. EDW. EHI T. B. STACKHOUSE. V.-Prest. The University < e.4 Founded by the State in The University has the foll I. The College, with vari< guages, History, Science, etc., and B. S. Four general sch . $150 each. II. Graduate School, with the degree of Master of Arts. The graduates of the colle mitted to the University in al charge for tuition. III. School for Teachero, v + to serve the State as teachers, of schools. In this course t Forty-three teachers.' scholars and exemption from tuition a IV. Engineering, Civil ani $ grees of C. E. and E. E; $. struction. .V. Law, with a course lea The presence of the various c + Law Library afford exception Graduates of the Law Scl * Bar without examination. * Through its system of Ext * offers correspondence course classes, to persons unable < training. College fees for the year, +. are only $12. For those p Room, with light and service, $ Active teachers have the + without any charge whatever. + For Catalogue, Address S. C. MITCHELL, President SEED P Fresh Edward, alias "Dick," Spencer, conversing with the mighty Albert, alias "Punch," Ehrlich, after the automobile races, Saturday of fair week. Spencer: "How'd the races come out ?" Ehrlich: "The 25-mile one was the best." Spencer: "Oh, go on, man; quit your kidding. That ain't but a mile track." Smile awhile, And while you smile another smiles, And soon there's miles of smiles Because you smiled. STRONG HOLD kas been arranged solely for the con 3F THIS CITY open checking accounts-at this Bank -no restrictions as to amount of daily ened for any amount. nk-except a letter from a member of Iecks from home and draw checks on mnses. 3e a complete itemized journal of your rc4ngse QnIi of Cofum64 tLICH, V.-Prest. G. M. BERRY, Cashier E. C. CATHCART, Asst. Cashier >f South Carolina 1801 in the Capital City owing departments of study: $ mus courses of study in Lan- 4 leading to the degrees of A. B. 0 >larships, worth from $100 to advanced courses leading to ges of South Carolina are ad- + 1 courses, except Law, without ihich seeks to prepare persons principals and superintendents le A. B. degree is conferred. hips, each worth $100 in cash nd term fees. I Electrical, leading to the de Practical Work in Road Con ding to the degree of LL. B. ourts and the use of the State 1l facilities, too1 are admitted to the State ension Teaching the University s, public lectures, and night therwise to receive academic I1 $18. For women college fees tying tuition, $40 additional. $8 a year. advantages of the University Loan funds available. - - Columbia. St C.