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Clemson College. "J; pi President Mell Makes Reply of to Recent Published State- 8! tin ments About the Institution, v a Especially to Mr. Hance's fh Article. 111 lio tin We are in receipt of the follow- a? ins letter from President Moll of sn Clemson College, which, we pre- j)r 8Ume, is intended lor publica- an tion: I haye just received the two fio copies of your paper dated Aug th? 15th and JSth with articles I ej, marked ill regard to Clemson co (Jollegeandt he Farmers' Institute, t.i I notice that you have copied the ju? editorial Irom the Greenville tai News on the same subject and va I shall wait with some degree de nt n'ltipnpo In spp if vnn will oivp iv> <i vr? j .1..V IIV V w v & J V" * f * ? V liill my reply to the Greenville News' i;il a'tack which came out a day or ly two later. 1 trust that yon will gr< give my reply equal prominence bu in tiie columns of your paper an along with the editorial Irom th? t he Ureenville News in the last ed issue containing my reply. I note an in your issue of the 15'h that his you defend the farmers from aft your section from the charge made by the Charlotte Observer y?< which is printed in your editor- yoi ial columns. I trust you will be cat equally willing to defend the pu colletre from the outrageous gi' travesty published bv vou in do your issue of the I8th and sign- pr< ed by J. T. Hance. This man noi either came at night and left be- sta fore day or lie went around the the College blindfolded if we are to If judge from the accuracy of his for statements about the college. Sti Permit, me to give a few facts all without attempting to reply to oui Mr. Hance's article, because 1 sol cannot deal in burlesque when poi speaking of such a great institu- ol tion as Clemson College. "The I farms, pens and pastures" con- cor tain tlie following cattle, mules, tin horses and hoss which seemed p?< to have escaped Mr. Hance's l)r( eyes: 19 registered Jerseys; 11 registered Ayrshire?; 3 register- i" ed short horns; 2 registered l)e- grc vons; t gradesot cows represent tlu ing Jersey-Guernsey, Angus and |cul Ayrshire. In another herd used nei supplying milk and butter for sut the students there are the follow- I t i;:g: (*4 milk cows of various i me standard breeds; 43 Jersey heil-Jha ers ; 3 bull calves; 1 Guernsey ter bull; 1 llolstein bull; 1 Jersey bull. The college also owns 2*23 line hogs of nearly all the standard breeds and these hogs are now weighing from 300 to 0001 pounds. Many o! the farmers who had their eyes open saw these anim lis and were loud in their praises. We have also 28 ! fine mules bought from the best dealers in the country. Wo have just purchased 2 German coach j mares from Crouch Company of | t.io Indiana. One of these mares is j flu an imported animal from Uor- in many ami look llie 2nd prize at | 1 I lie Saint Lou - Kxposition oyer ' j)0 all horses exhibited <t that show. , These fine animals were on exhibition during the Farmers' stitu'e and 1 have no doubt Mr. in< Ilance rode bellind tlieni but was not conscious I hat lie was vp travelling behind such famous,' ' horses. We also have in these! I nst'tution were not extended to he farmers. 5. The farmers felt that they vero not welcome. 5. The food furnished was ex tcrable and not nourishing and mpalaluble. (>. But two or three professors mule themselves evident, and >thers heing away or rem lining vi' hin doors. 7. There seems to have been arms, pens and past ures" some markably fine sheep that would (Mine an expert in the handling sheep, but Mr. Hance did not a these I 6uppo?e, although ey were within two hundred rds of the Dormitories. The )wers Mr. Hance admire 1 so uch around the professors' uses were all placed there bv v e wives of these gentlemen d were paid for out of the y tall salaries belonging to the ( ofessors and lliere was never appropriation made by the uird ol Trustees to pay lor the iwers. If Mr. Hance had opened h ? window ol the room the col- v :e gave him lor his free ae ^ mmodation while aitending ( e liintitnte he would have seen j. ?t under il a rose garden con- t inining 455 roses of the best h rieties, and arourd ibis gar- 1 n are beautilul flowers of i ny varieties. We have spec- ? gardeners who aro constant engaged in rondering the <i muds around tho main college f, ildings beautiful with flowers ti d shrubs so that tho taste of a ? boy who comes here for an 1 ucation may be cultivated ? d t bus encouraged to beautify i home when he secures one e er leaving couege. n I have written this letter to li, Mr. Connors, in order that b j might see wliat great damage a Q 1 be done to the college by ^ blisliing such an attack as that v en to you by Mr. TIance. We v not mind fair criticism in the t ass and by the people, we are ^ L perfect, but do let the college ^ nd in the correct liuht before ? a > citizens of South Carolina.? ^ the papers do not try to seek c the truth in regard to the * ite Colleges before publishing ^ sorts and characters of articles r great enterprises will surely ^ l'er. The papers are in the [ sition for doing a vast amount \ good for the entire people and ? am confident t lie editors are 1 lscient iously trying to help in e j general work of uplifting the iple of the Slate, but 1 must )test against such articles and torials you have given space your recent issues. 1 have a at and responsible charge in > presidency ot Clemsou Agri It oral College and 1 would be electing my duties it 1 permit li attacks to go unanswered, rust you will therefore pardon i it 1 seem to be impatient and rsh in I ho writing of this 1 et ; 1 do not intend to he so. Yours very trnly, !'. 11. Moll, President. fhat President Mell had to Say in Greenville News? | Tempting Menu at Institute. j The following is tlw main nor i) of President McII'h reply to!1 3 (ireenville News referred to tlie foregoing: i The complaints of your corres- < udent can he summed up an 1 wp: I 1. The Barracks were very , ty and were o Ho red very grudg , . ?ly. 2. The accommodations were < rv meagre and th<* farmers were i t It* shift foi themselves. ? 3. Facilities for examining the :eneral dissatisfaction among the armers and they believe thai liey have just cause for srievmce. I will take these complaints in rder and simply reply to them >y stating facts and giving data vhich have lull and ample coroboration and have been festiied to by the great majoiity of he influential farmors who were iresent and who voluntarily gave heir go* d impressions of the col ego and the kind treatment by he officers of t he institution. 1. 'I he Barracks were carefully leaned after the college boys 911 in June and the entire build ng thoroughly fumigated and isinfected by the West Disinecting Company's method ol reatraent. Tlie windows were II washed and the floors care nlly gone over by a large force t workmen. The bedding was ired and the windows of the en ire building left opened for sev ral days in order that the roornp light smell .sweet and clean. 2. There are 250 rooms in these uildings and the farmers were Mowed to select the rooms to uit them in any portion of the larracks, the entire buildings trere turned over to them. There trere men servants to take care f he gentlemen and women ser 'ants to serve the ladies. The mildings were lighted with elec ricity all night and an ahumlmce of pure spring water coninually pumped in all portions >1 the Barracks at all times? )ur people put them?elvee out or the farmers. The buildings all over the >roperty used lor the college rurposes, and in which the farners would be at all interested, vere standing open each day uid the professors in charge of he various laboratories were xplaimng the macliines and Lppliances to the crowds who vere going through the buildings luring the day. All the mules uid horses owned by the college md all the wagons and vehicles vere placed in charge of ihe anners with competent drivers md all parts of the (arms w re n easy access to our visitors vitliou' exp n?e or inconvenience o them. In the Agricultural Hall the Horticulturist had by a treat deal ot labor prepared a arge display of Iruits and vege aides for the examination of lie visitors and 'hey were at all imes in the rooms in crowds _ a ? L* ~ i....:* i iiiimi ui^, i no n uns <iit(i nowers io carefully prepared lor their nst ruction and entertainment. 4. A' ilie first meeting ol lie Farmers' Institute < n Tues lay alteration 1 delivered the welcoming address and I tol<l he people that we felt honored 3y their presence and that I he nslitution was their's and that ,ve would be delighted to do a'l n our power to make their stay with us interesting to them, and hat all the people ol the college would put tortli extra elloits to male them comfortable and make them leel at home, our liouses were opened for their reoption, and all they had to do was to a'-k and we would grant tU wishes to extent ol the ca< parity ol the college. We stood ready to help hut not to dictate ind make ourselves officious. ()ui welcome was as hearty as wt ould make it and that is saying much Irom a South Carolinian'? standpoint. 5. The food was the besl If You Read This It will be to learn that the loading medical wrlvors and teachers of all the several schools of practice recommend, in tho strongest terms possible, each and every ingredient entering Into the com|>ositlon of Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery for the euro of weak stomach, dyspepsia, catarrli of stomach, "liver complaint,* torpid liver, or biliousness, chronic bowel affections, and all catarrhal diseases of whatever region, name or nature. It is also a specific remedy for all such chronic or long standing eases of catarrhal affections and their resultants, as bronchial, throat and lung disease (except consumption) accompanied with severe emnrhs. Ifc is not so good for acuto colds un*l coughs, but for lingering, or chronic cases it is especially olBcaclous in producing perfect euros. It contains lilack Cherrybark, Golden Seal root, Itloodroot, Stone root. Mandrake root and Queen's root?all of which are highly praised as remedies for ail the above mentioned affections by such eminent medical writers and teachers as Prof. Hartholow, of Jefferson Med. College; Prof. Hare, of the Univ. of Pa.; Prof. Finley Kllingwood, M. I)., of Bennett Med. College. Chicago; Prof. John King, M. D., of Cincinnati; Prof. John M. Scudder, M. !>., of Cincinnati; Prof. Edwin M. Halo, M. 1>.. of Hahnemann Med. College, Chicago, and scores of others equally eminent in their several schools of praotlce. The "Golden Medical Discovery " is the ' only medicine put up for sale through druggists for like purposes, that lias anv such nrofcHsUmitl endorsement?worth more than any number of ordinary testimonials. Open publicity of its formula is the best possible guaranty of its merits. A glance at tins published formula will ' show that "Golden Medical Discovery" contains no poisonous, harmful or hahftformingdrugs and no alcohol?chemically pure, triple-rctined glycerine being used instead. Glycerine is entirely unobjectionable and besides is a most useful agent in the cure of all stomach as well as bronchial. throat and lung affections. There is the highest medical authority for its use in all such cases. The "Discovery "is b ciini'iMitraiiMi Kivcoru*. oxirncl <?[ native, . medicinal roots and is saf<< and reliablo. A booklet of extracts from emlnont, < medical authorities, endorsing Its iturredionts mailed free on request. Address , Dr. R. V. i'ierce, Buffalo, N. Y. ] Livery, Livery, j Livery! Though doing a rattling good livery business, we are determined to do even better. Our nresent stocks of Vehicles and , korses are being supplemented i by handsome new carriajufe and j buggies and stylish ] Driving and Saddle Horses. < Our livery establishment is i going to be second to none in * the State, and don't you forget it! Come or send to us when you want the best, up-to-date livery service. HEATH-ELLIOTT MULE CO. Professional Cards Dr. J. E. WELSH, DENTIST. Office over William*? HughesCo'b ' Store, formerly occupied by Dr. I R. M Galloway. LANCASTER, S. (J. T) r1 mi fat'I' IV K. X\. v r. I'^LLIW 1 1, I Lancaster, S. C. | Residence 'phone. No, 1S7. Office, I>avih Ituilding, cor. Main and Itiinlap I streets; 'phone No. 72. Will practice in hoi h town and county. A!1 calls, day or tiiklit, will rej ceive prompt attention. Dr. E. J. Hinson DENTIST Office in Springs Building, i Office Hours : 8 to 12 and 1 to 6J Sunday Hours, 9 to 10. j _________________ I Notice of liraded School Opening. The next session of the Lancaster Graded 1 | School will begin Monday, Sept. loth, lOotl, ? I at it a iii The tuition rates for children coming from outride the school district will bo 1 from one ($l.0tl) to two ($2.00) dollars per ujo. according to grade , j An incidental fee of twenty-five cents 1 I per mo. will be required ol each pupil re- j ! si ling wibbin the school district Tin se ' . | fees must ho paid the tirst week of each i I month. Owiiik to delsy in tlio recent Mute ad* ' option of text books, it is requested thut pupils bring their old books, us our book dealers are not ready to supply demand ! lor the newly adopted books, r Parents are earnestly requested to enter their children the tlmt day of the stssion A. It. Itanks, Snpt. f Do yon take The News? Managers of Primary Election The Executive Committee at its meeting June, 19th appointed the following Managers for the Primary Election to be held Aug. 28th : Lancaster?W. J. < unningham, J. K. Connors, J. Clark Robinson. Cotton Mill?C. T. Hardin, R. H. Layton, K. C. Carpenter. Riverside?W. 11. DrafHn, P. M. Lathan, J. R. Thompson. Thornwell?Turner Cuip. J. Roy Cunningham, W. J. Snipes. Vanwyek?J. M. Yoder, J. M. Nivens, J. R. Sistare. Relair?1>. S.aWilson, J. G. Howie, A. P. Morrow. Dwight?J. I). Hinson, W. R. Carnes, R. K Hagler. New Cut?J. I). Flynn, II. C. Steele, R L. L. Blackmon. Tradeaville?H. M. Polk, J. A. S. Knight, Rutler Funderbnrk. Primus?VV . M. llinson, Sr., Willie Kirk J.J. Small. Taxabaw?G. F.Taylor, W. P. McM an us K. M Lowery. Welsh's?Jas. W Welsh, W.S. FalkiMiherry, J. W. Hurt on. Haile Gold Mine?Francis Mobley, W. M. Scott, Jesse Truesdell. Kershaw?J. W. Truesdell, B. A Hilton, H. J. Gardner. Flat Creek?A. L. Cook. Julius Bird, I. F Gardner. Jacksonham?G. W. Williams, R. E. A. Huey, W. H. 1*. Mc Murray. Heath Springs?E. M. Bruce, Walter A Bowers, Willie T. Mobley. Montgomery?W. T. Hilliard, M inor Williams, Lauranee Powers. Douglas?W. J. Williams, W. B. Btackmon. Reece Caskey. Elgin?J.S. llagius, John L. Bailey, John W. Harper. Antioch?J. T. 11 a nee, Alex West, scar Stogner. Carmel?W. T. Vanlandinghain, A. H. Carter, W.J. Bailey Pleasant Valley?O. W. Potts, J.O. Hall, J . Z. Bailes. One Manager from each voting Precinct wil' call for boxes, tickets, etc, in Saturday the 25th or Monday the 17th. The Boards of Managers are uithorized to till any vacancy that nay occur on the Boards. D. Reece Williams, W. B Bruce. Chairman. Sec. An Organ that will last a life time is what you want. Our Organs have a pure tone ?nd lovely cases. We can supply you with an Organ that will please in 'very particular for only $05 and ^70t Jelivered. Write us lor our special terms of payment, and for illustrations of our beautiful organs. If you prefer a Piano we have beautiful and good new Uprights from U85 up on easy terms. Address, MALONE'S MUSIC HOUSE. * Columbia. S. G. Due West Female College 48th year begins Sept. 12th. With full Faculty of Five Men and Nine Women. 145 pupils?25 per cent increase over last year. New Carnegie Dormitory with all modern comfort?, ready for occupancy in the fall. U*ual extras. Board and Tuition $150 per year. Kev. JAMES BOYCE, Pres., Abbeville t o. Due West. S. C. Wood's Seeds! ~ ron FAXL SOWING. Every farmer should have a copy of our t New Fall Catalogue I It ffives bost methods of secdingiandifull information a)>out Crimson Clover Vetches, Alfalia Seed Oats, Rye Barley, Seed Wheat Grasses and Clovers Descriptive Fall Catalogue Mr. mailed free, and prices quoted on request. T. W. Wood & Son?, Seedsmen, Richmond, V,?_ 0"r Trade Mark Brand Seeds nrn the 4 bt'j' tm 11 elruric t i|i'tiUtl?ti utitatiiuhlc. Orangeburg Collegiate institute. Parents, Educate Your Children, Your Hoys and UlrIs. | Il<<ltlitul Locution, I'onaervatory o X Music, strong Faculty, Art Five Courses, Fnll English Branches. Military Tactic*, Stenography and typewriting, AncieDt Languages, Latin and Greek, Hewing and f Cooking ('Ihiimi'S, Modern Lungnages, French niid (ioriuan Expenses Moderate. Parents, send your address for catalog'.! o to W. N. FKTKIIHON, Pres., <)raiig( hurg s. C. K