Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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COACH EDGERTON RETURNS IN 1913 Has Signed Contract to Coach the Gamecocks for the Next Three Years--His Record Here. The announcement that Coach Red Edgerton has signed a contract with the advisory board of the Uni versity to coach the Gamecocks for the next three years brings to a pleasing close a most successful year on the gridiron. Dr. Edgerton has wrought a wonderful transforma tion with the football team here and has placed Carolina on the football map among the institutions of the South. Red began his football career at Davidson, where lie cavorted around the center position for four years. He coached the Presbyterians for two years after his graduation and met with marked success. He then went to the Medical College of Charleston and while there ie coached the College of Charleston and Porter Military Academy teams with a great deal of success, turning out a strong team for the two years s he was there. This fall he came = here and took charge of the Garnet and Black aggregation with results which have become historic. Last Wednesday's Moot Court Pro ceedings. Moot court called to order by Chief Justice Rucker, Mr. \Workman sitting as associate justice. The (e cision of the last case before the court was postponed on account of the illness of Associate justice Mc Donald. The case for the present sitting was: John Dane vs. Chas. K. Morton. The facts are that Morton and one Jackson executed the following note: "Sumter, S. C., June 2, 1910. One year after (late we promise to pay to order of four hundred dollars, with interest at eight per cent. per annum. (Signed) Henry Jackson. C. K. Morton (Surety)." This note was executed for Jack son to purchase an automobile in Co himbia. Jackson a fter visiting Co lumbia decided not to purchase the automobile. Uponi his return to Sumter John Dane p)resentedl a book account to him for $150.00. Jack son saidl that he would not pay the dlebt, but wvould give the note as col lateral security. Dane knewv nothing -ab out the purpose for wvhich the note was executedl, anid accep)tedl the same as collateral security in good faith. Thereupon D)ane brought an action against Morton for the full amount. Douglas andl O'Brien appeared for plaintiff; Blackwell and McCord for defendants. In beginning of trial Attorney Blackwell submitted to the court and argued the ques tion that the defendant in this case having affirmed the material allega tions of the complaint had interposed an affirmative defense and therefore had assumed the burden of the proof and therefore the defendant should be granted the first and last hearing. After discussion the court ruled that the defendant should have first and last hearings. Thereupon the de fendant ably argued for a nonsuit. The decision will be rendered at the next sitting, )ecenber I Ith, 1912. It is understood that special ar rangements have been made with the infirmary authorities to accom modate the demands of the fresh soph game this afternoon. "The Better Kind" Printing, Binding, Photo Engraving PLACE YOUR ORDERS WITH The State Co. COLUMBIA, :-: S. C. College Barber Shop 825 Main Street Stylish Hair Cuts and First Class Shaves Shave I Oc; Hair Cut 5 for $1.00 I. C. SEASE, Druggist Successer to WILSON'S DRUG STORE l'URE DRUGS, TOILET ARTICLES STATIONERY and CIGARS 908 Main Street Phone 1261 I BRING THE WORLD TO YOU Something New and In teresting Daily MONTGOMERY THE MOVING PICTURE MAN GRAND AND IDEAL THEATRES Columbia, - :- S. C. "Bill" Olark D)ouglas Hlarbison THlE COL,LEGE "Whore Gentlemen Rlecreate" A BILLIARD HALTL 01F QUALITY 1281 MAIN STREET Fine Appointments, Luxurious Furnishings The HIandsomest Room in the State AMl the Legitimate Sporting News on Tap; Come and Buzz With Uis. CAPITAL LOAN OFFICE 1604 MAIN, COR. TAYLOR Bargains in Unredeemed Diamonds, Watches, Jewelry, Etc. We Also Handle Sample Trunks, Suit-Cases and Handbags. :-: :-: In offering to make your Clothes, we place at your disposal a serv Suit to Order ice that has won for us the Title of "The World's Greatest Tailors" The shears of our expert cutter skillfully model our garments and the nimble fingers of our Overcoats to Master Tailors put them together Order and build them with so much care and precision that when finished each is a perfect work of the Tailoring art. 1417 Columbia, Main Street s. C. The University of South Carolina Founded by the State in 1801 in the Capital City The University has the following departments of study: I. The College, with -various courses of study in Lan guages, History, Science, etc., leading to the degrees of A. B. and B. S. Five general scholarships, worth from $100 to $150 each. I. Graduate School, with advanced courses leading to the degree of Master of Arts. The graduates of the colleges of South Carolina are ad mitted to the University in all courses, except Law, without charge for tuition. III. The School of Commerce and Finance, with a course leading to the degree of A. B. Also special two-y.ars' course for men who expect to enter business, journalism, the public service, or law. IV. School for Teachers, which seeks to prepare persons to serve the State as teachers, principals and superintendents of schools. In this course the A. B. degree is conferred. .Forty-four teachers' scholarships, each worth $100 in cash and exemption from tuition and term fees. V. Engineering, Civil and Electrical, leading to the degrees of C. E. and E. E. Practical Work in Road Construction. VI. Law, with a course leading to the degree of LL. B. The presence of the various courts and the use of the State Law Library afford exceptional facilities. Graduates of the Law School are admitted to the State Bar without examination. Law scholarships worth $190. Through its system of Extension Teaching the University offers correspondence courses, public lectures, and night classes, to persons unable otherwise to receive academic training. College fees for the year, $18, including medical attention. For women college fees are only $12. For those paying tuition, $40 additional. Room, with light and service, $8 a year. Active teachers have the advantages of the University without any charge whatever. Loan funds available. For Catalogue, Address S. C. MITCHELL. President - - Columia, S. C.