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P, A PIONEER ... Frincis Lieber, Economy at the University from 18 the field of internautional law. is sai his time who had an enviable Europ, sity he wrote most of hi% principal translated into several languages I photo by 1ob Finley) Carolina's . In terna tionl By Mary A Feature Connected with the Univ Lieber is believed to have beei Carolina College) most famous in the field of international la tional law in America and tht war on land. Born in Berlin, Germany, on March 18, 1800, his life may be said to be a continued struggle for the cause of freedom. Lieber was still quite young when he left a Berlin grammar school to join the Prussian army. He was soon to take part in some of the most famous battles of all times: Ligny, Waterloo, and Na mur. After these campaigns, he en tered the University of Berlin. He received his Doctor of Philosophy degree from the University of Jena in 1820. From here he went to the University of Halle and the Unti versity of Dresden. He later joined a Greek army to help wvin their battles. Soon after this, Lieber made the acquaintance of the German Ambassador at Rome, Niebuhr. Through Niebuhr, Lieber was introduced to Italian society and learning. After being arrested by tije Prussiani government o n t h e grounds of conspiring with the Liberals, Ileber fled to England where he made a modest living by tutoring and translating German. In 1827 he came to the United QStates, making his home in Boston. /While in Boston he saw the need for an American encyclopedia. One year later he went to New York City to edit the Encyclopedia Americaaa. Also during thIs year, he married a woman whom he had previously tutored in London. His next home was Philadelphia where he met the Hon. Thomas Drayton, formerly of Charleston. The South Carolina College at this time was In a critical condition. At the insistence of Drayton, Lieber left for the College with letters to Governors Hamilton and Hayne. On June 5, 1835, Lieber was unanimously elected Professor of History and Political Economy. He remained at the University for 21 years during which time he wrote most of his principal works. Trhe late UniversIty President Leonard T. Baker used to tell of an Send this ad and your roll to be des prIces shown below, and your feveri, You will receive your Crown Jumbe I beautiful Album, PLUS on. Sn7 Inlergs from the nogetive. Your negotivee ret print.. ThIs offer good for limited time * Exp. Rol'... .0 16 Ixp. bNl 12 Ixp. Roll. . Extre Print. Professor of lislory nid Political 35 until 1857. Lieber. a pioneer ins I to be one of the few Americans of ran reputation. While at the Univer works, many of which have been mnd adopted ias text books. (Staff Lieber Was al Figure lice Carhart Editor ersity for 21 years, Francis i the University's (then South teacher and writer. A pioneer w, he was founder of interna world founder of the law of amusing incident concerning Lie ber. It seems as though Lieber had bought a turkey and was try ing to fatten it for Thanksgiving. One night while he was writing in his study some students made off with his turkey. While attempting to chase them, he ran into a pile of bricks and bruised his shins. Realizing that he was licked, he shouted loudly, "Mein Gott, all this for three thousand dollars." He is said to be one of the few American citizens who had an en viable European reputation. Many of his works have been translated into several languages and adopted as text hooks. To his classes it is said that he pouredI out his learning in one continuous strleamn. Harvard con ferred upon01 him the degree of LL.DI. and the French Institute as well as the University of Berlin offered hinm a position as profes In January, 1867, Lieber re signed( from the University. Later in the year he hecame a professor of history and ptolitical science at Columbia College ( now Columbia University). Lieber began his work in inter national lawv while at Columbia U niversity. lHe was responsible for the founding of the Institut de D)roit International. It consisted of prominent international lawyers who attempted to codify and define international law. Although the Institut was formed a year after Lieber's death, its origin was de rived from his ideas. Did you know???? . . that Hlarry lames play. a "King" Trumpe't. . . . that Alan Taylor Music Supply Co. Is Columbia's "King" dealer. 1227-29 Main St. Phone 2.5721 ewng@tive. aned with only Band Will Present Concert The University band will pre sent a concert Monday night, Feb. 27, at 8:30 p. m. in Drayton Hall. Donald L. Banschbach, band direc tor and assistant professor of mu sic, will conduct. The concert will be the first of a group of concerts to be presented by the band this spring. The program includes "Old Coln rades March," by Carl Teike; "Victor Herbert Favorites," tran scribed by L a k e; "Emperor Waltz," by Johann Strauss; "Bu gler's Holiday," featuring trumpet soloists L a v o n n e Bazemore, Thomas Isbell, and Carl McMathj by Leroy Anderson; and "Black .Jack March," by Fred K. Huffer. Also included in the program are "Barnum and Bailey's Favorite," iy K. L. King; "Manhattan Sere nade," by Louis Alter, arranged by Leidzen; "Rumbolero," by Mor ton Gould; "Clarinet Polka," a folk tune arranged by Bennett; and "Amparito Roca," a Spanish march by Jaime Texidor. Those taking part in the pro ' ran are Edward Rouffy, West Columbia, oboe; Juris Ozols, West Co!umbia, and Bennie Goodwin, Columbia, flutes; John Greer, Dun can, Harry Orr, Charlotte, N. C., Thomasine Coker, Turbeville, Rob ert Bloom, Columbia, Jerry San ders, Shelby, N. C., Hal Ander son, Timmonsville, Beverly Flem ing, Columbia, Richard Lindell, Aiken, ,Julius Eadon, Manning, and James Shealy, West Columbia, clarinets; John Sponae,, Fair lawn, N. .1., and William Akers, Clover, alto saxophones; Walter Shir-ah, Columbia, tenor saxo phone; and James Butler, Colum bia, baritone saxophone. Others in the program are Thomas Isbell, Winnsboro, Lavonne Bazemore, Winnsboro, Carl Mc Math, Georgetown, R a y m o n d Huckabee, Darlington, and Walker Besidoes, Sumter, trumpets and cornets; John Mitchum, Manning, John Compton, Greenwood, Melba Corley, Lexington, Robert Groose, Palmyra, N. J., and Leonard Ka lisky, Kingstree, trombones; Hor ace Williams, Columbia, and Tony Toullis, Columbia, French horns; Gregory Stone, Charleston, bari tone; and Edgar Millard, Andrews, and Thomas Patrick, Lancaster, basses. The head usher will be Marion Windham Is New Steve R. Windham has been ap p)ointed to the geology faculty of the University, Dr. L,. L. Smith, head of the geology department, has announced. Professor Wind ham comes to the University from Birmingham Southern College at Birmingham, Alabama, where he was an assistant professor of geology. BLUE KEY OFFICERS ... New last look at the Blue Key "Tea Cup, Clemson. The trophy is presented ani dent Jack Bass of North, holding cup, Clemson basketball game at Clentmsoi dent; Hal Crosswell of Columbia, cot treasurer. Priekett is quarterback on Service Club Organized Here; Officers Elected The Carolina Christian Service Club was recently reorganized on the Carolina campus under the sponsorship of Ted Ledeen, direc tor of the YMCA. The first meeting of the CCSC was held Thursday, February 9, and the officers of the club were elected. They are Sylvia Jacobs, Columbia, president; Tom Collins, Columbia, vice-president; Carol Watson, Charlotte, secretary; Betty Wall, Charleston Heights, treasurer; and Mickey Caughman, Lexington, corresponding secre tary. Miss Elizabeth O'Dell, instruc tor in the Secretarial Science de partment, has consented to be the faculty advisor for the organiza tion. Supper and meetings will be held every Thursday at 5:45 p. m. in the Russell House cafeteria. Membership is open to all students who are interested. Mosely, and the usherettes will be Patricia Plott and Rosalie New man. Geology Professor Professor Windhami received his bachelor of science degree from Birmingham Southern and a mas-I ter's degree from Emory Univer sity at Atlanta, Georgia. Professor Windham is a native of Birmingham. He has been mar riedl twvo years. His wife is the former Martha Smith, also of Birmingham. Blue Key National Honor Fraternit " Nmbol of friendly relations behh tually to the captain of the winninq will make the presentation Tuesda t. Other officers, from left, are Ke responding Neeretary; andi MackieI Carolin ' football team. 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Officers are as follows: Flynn Harrell, president; Hal Crosswell, vice-president; Phil Moody, record ing secretary; Jerry Bauknight, corresponding secretary; Ed Mul lins, treasurer; Kenny Morris, scribe; Jerry Beasley, sergeant-at arms; and [). J. Salley and Bill Sartant, members of the board of pardons. )uring the spring semester KSK sponsors such projects as the Beauty Pageant for the selection of the candidates for May Queen, the May Day festivities, the presentation of two KSK scholar ships to outstanding graduates of the high schools around Columbia. and assists in the annual high school week end on campus. KSK was founded as a local fra ternity on the Carolina campus in October, 1927, and has been in continuous existence ever since. Membership is limited to two per rent of the male population of the -tudent body. luates CS, CIVIL )RATION Litchfield Park, issiles, guidance . 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