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Bj STECK, SIIKLOR & SCHRODER. WALHALLA, SOUTH CAROLINA, WEDNESDAY, APRIL Ul, 1001). JpUMPS are popular pumps are the mc ankle strap patterns fit not slip at the heel. It tually walk in, not wall just as well titting at $ C. W. & J. E. Walhalla, NEWS FROM WESTMINSTER. Death Calls Infant-Point* from Presbytery-Personal Paragraphs. (By A. L. Gossett.) Westminster, April 20.-Special: The ladles of tbe Presbyterian church Will bold a sale In tbe vacant store room adjoining tbe Westminster Bank on Saturday, May 10. Many of Westminster's best housekeepers will send cakes, pies, bread, ice cream, etc., to be sold. The hour will be named in next week's paper. On last Wednesday morning the death angel visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Stoddard and took from them their infant babe, little Velmer. She was born May 5, 1908. The parents have the sympathies of many friends in their sore bereave ment. Mr. and Mrs. Stoddard desire to thank the people of the commu nity for their kindness and attention in the sickness and death of their babe. Mr. and Mrs. AV. M. Zimmerman and little son. W. M. Jr., and Mrs. O. M. Stockton returned to Atlanta yes terday, after spending a couple of days with the family of M. B, Zim merman. * Rev. M. E. Peabody will be instnll >ed pastor of the Presbyterian church on the fifth Sabbath In May. The following commission was appointed by South Carolina Presbytery for the installation service: Rev. W. H. Fra zer to preach the sermon, Rev. T. D. Cartlege to charge the pastor, and E. A. Hines to Ch?rge the people. Miss Carrie Hutchins, of Liberty, bas returned home after spending a few days with tho family of W. H. Moore. Plenty of peaches loft yet as well as apples, plums and cherries. J Robert A. P. Dean, of Avalon, Ga., ?tul Mrs. Effie L. Jaffer.son were mar bled at the residence of Marshall Ab bott last Sunday, 18th instant. The bride ls a sister of Mrs. G. W. Leath ers, of Westminster. . There will be services in the Wost End chapel next Sabbath, April 25, at 3.80 p. m., by Rev. M. E. Pea body. The public is cordially Invited to attend the series ol' meetings here in the Baptist church this week. Rev. S. R. C. Adams, of Jonesboro,- Ga., arrived Monday and is preaching ex cellent sermons. At the meeting of South Carolina in almost eve its sales ail < wonderful p $ j. og but "Queen Quality" ?st popular. The new like a glove and will 's a pump that you ac c out of. Other styles 2.50, $3.00 and $3.50. Bauknight, , s. c. ii _li Presbytery held nt Easley last week the quadricentenhial of tho birth of John" Calvin was celebrated, which was an important feature of the spring; session. Papers were read and addresses made by the following: Kev. M. H. Kirkpatrick, of Seneca, "Calvin, the Man and lils Times"; Rev. P. W. Gregg, of Abbeville, "Con tribution of Calvin to Civil Liberty"; Rev. J. Lowrie Wilson, D. H., of Ab beville, "Calvinism and Missions." Another important matter wa? the question of dividing the Presbytery. It was decided to recommend to South Carolina Synod the division. The counties of Abbeville, Edgefleld, Greenwood, Newberry and Saluda will remain in the old Presbytery, and the counties of Anderson, Pick ens and Oconee comprise the new. To the General Assembly's question of "Elect Infants," Confession of Faith. Chapter 10, Section 3, Presby tery decided to make no change. The commissioners to the General Assem bly. which meets at Savannah In May, are Rev. W. H. i Frazer, Anderson; Rev. *? W. Gregg, Abbeville; Elder J. E. Hagood, Easley, and J. P. Smith, Liberty. John Abbott, of Gaffney, and Roy Abbott, of Anderson, were In West minster yesterday. If lt Is not out of order, we would like to suggest to the school trus tees or the building committee of the assembly hall to make a line of doors so the audience can make their exit easily and comfortably. Tin? narrow passage tit the former auditorium and at the Baptist and Presbyterian churches is an example of how slow and tedious it is for a large crowd to make their exit. Tho hours for preaching in tho Baptist Church are 10 a. m. and 8. p. m. Many of the merchants and business houses lock their doors at io o'clock for the meeting. Interesting appeals and records for foreign mission achievements were brought out at the Laymen's meeting held in Greenville* last week. Governor Ansel presided over the meetings, and there were speakers from Philadelphia, Nev York, Char lotte, Nashville, and different sec tions of South Carolina and Georgia. Their aim ls to bring the message of salvation to all parts of the globe. Mrs. R. Calla way has just return ed from Atlanta this week with a new line of hats, flowers and ribbons. Special sale on them Saturday. Harry Whitten, conductor on the (hly refined and healthful wders. Its constant use rry American household, >ver the wodd, attest ?ts opularity and usefulness. CON X K ROBS MOWS ITEMS. Marriage <>f Mrs. Bine ii. Jafferaon und Hobt. A. l*. Itean. Conneross, April 19.-Special: The marriage or Mrs. Errie L. Jaffer soii and Robert A. P. Hean, of Ava lon, Ga., was solemnized yesterday at 11.30 a. m., by Rev. J. H. Ayers, of Mt. Airy, Ga. The ceremony took place at the home of Marshall Ab bott, a cousin of the bride, and was performed in the parlor, which was attractively decorated In white, the room having been previously dark ened. The soft light lent attractive ness to the scene, and there were present a large number of relatives and friends to witness the Impres sive ceremony. About forty guests were met at tho door by Misses Katie Abbott and Eva Leathers. The pres ents were handsome and useful, the large number attesting the popular ity of the couple. Those present from a distance were .lohn Dean and Mr. and Mrs. M. C. Bath, of Avalon, Ga. The bride was becomingly at tired In cream silk. Mr. Df?an ls to be congratulated on winning a bride so sweet and gentle. Immediately af ter the ceremony the guests were es corted to the dining room, where a long table was loaded with good things to eat. The brHe ls the daugh ter of Mrs. A. O. Adair. She has lived In this section all her life and is loved by all who know her. We feel that she will be greatly missed In our Sunday school, of which she has been a most earnest teacher for eight or nine ye?r.s. She will be pleas antly remembered at Conneross, and has many friends here who extend congratulations and best wishes to them both. Mr. and Mrs. Dean loft for their future home at Avalon, Ga., shortly after the ceremony. Willie and Nish Barnett, of Clem son College, were welcome guests at the home of J. H. Barnett, near here, from Friday until Sunday. Mrs. Russell Bennien was a recent visitor at the home of Mrs. R. H. Dllworth, Sr. Little Ray Hubbard, of New Hope, spent several days last week with lils uncle, S. M. Hunnicutt. The friends of Mr. and Mrs. Will Addis will be sorry to learn that four of their children have been quite un well for the past week, lt ls report ed that their condition is Improving. Rev. W. Abbott has recently paint ed his residence, which adds much to Its appearance. W. O. Alexander, of Auder, on, spent Saturday and Sunday pltaa antly with hoinefolks In this commu nity. Roy M. Abbott, of Anderson, f ad J. W. Abbott, of Gaffney, are visiting their father, Rev. W. Abbott, and familj this week. S. M. Hunnicutt was a recent vis itor to his brother-in-law, S. B. Hub bard, in the New Hope section, who has been Buffering from an attack of pneumonia. We hope for his speedy recovery. K. E. R. Money Comes In Hunches to A. A. Chisholm, of Treadwell, N. Y., now. His reason is well worth reading: "For a long time I suffered from indigestion, torpid liver, con stipation, nervousness, and general debility," he writes. "1 couldn't sleep, had no appetite, nor ambition, grew weaker every day In spite of all medical treatment. Then used Elec tric Bitters. Twelve bottles restored all my old-time health and vigor. Now I can attend to business every day. lt's wonderful medicine." In fallible for stomach, liver, kidneys, blood and nerves. f>0c. at all drug gists. A. B. & A. railroad, spent a few hours with B. O. Whitten on April 13th. Dr. Henry Johns and family, of Atlanta, arrived April 15 to spend u few days with his mother, Mrs. Ma mie Johns. Mrs. Lizzie Peden, of Lavonia, Ga., the mother or W. C. and T. C. Peden, or Westminster, ls visiting them this week. Dr. and Mrs. W. L. McBnth, or Avalon, Ga., visited Mrs. E. J. Jen kins Friday and Saturday. The first base ball nine and the Baraca niue played a match game or base ball one afternoon last week. The Sylvania (Go.) Telephone has this to say or one or our ronner citi zens: "Rev. S. A. McDaniel, of West minster, has been circulating around, getting acquainted With our citizens. Every one is impressed with his so ciability, his good looks and his fine sermons." Rev. McDaniel's friends are pleas ed to see him on our streets this week. Ile ls located at Rocky Ford, Gh., and has four churches In Screven county. Seaborn Prichard, of Atlanta, .ti ter an absence of twenty-three years fi i'.n his native State, is visiting rel atives In and around Westminster. He ls a brother-in-law of Thomas and William Bibb. We are Inform ed that Seaborn Prichard, Thomas and William Bibb and Chestor Love lace were the carpenters who built Richland Presbyterian church. Miss Ella Harper, of Clinton, re turned home to-day, after a visit to her sister, Miss Gussie Harper. She ls a teacher In the Thornwell Or phanage. Mrs. J. R. Garner, of Lockhart, ls visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. M. A. Terrell. John L. Cox went to Greenville yesterday. CAPT. MINIS SCORHS R.t* MI-XL. Says Clemson's President Interfered in Mutton ?>f Discipline. (Columbia Cor. News ami Courier.) Columbia, April 18.-Capt. J. C. Minus to-day gave out a signed state ment alleging certain conditions nt Clemson College which were the cause of his leaving that Institution. Capt. Minus said that he deslrod the public to know exactly the state of affaire at the college. Ills statement,/In part, follows: In beginning my detail ns Instruc tor at Clemson College, 1 arrived Au gust ;H), 1907, about two weeks be fore the opening of the regular ses sion. During that timo and the few weeks following the opening 1 be came acquainted, in the natural course of events, with the faculty. There was a willingness on their part to tell me of the disciplinary situation during the past year. The various escapades and violations that are matters of public knowledge were rehearsed to me time and time again. One general suggestion In all these recitals was to the effect that I would probably succeed with discipline If Dr, Mell, the president, did not In terfere. On one occuslon, Prof. Riggs, who ls thought to bo very Close to the president, stated to me, In effect, thal he had told tho presi dent that the success of his admin istration would be largely based upon his non-interference with dis ciplinary matter. In taking Up my duties ns com mandant 1 discovered a deplorable state of affairs. No organization, no system, not the slightest regard on the part of tlie cadets for law or or der, very little respect or considera tion for the faculty; simply a great mob of youths allowed to run wild. However, 1 began to apply the reg ulations and penalties for their In fractions as strenuously as the situ ation would allow. Tho next .few months was a time of turbulence. During lite first year there were continual conflicts between us, due to the fact that the presiden., lu an Irregular, and In some cases an un authorized, way, and also, In my opinion, often without sufficient grounds yielded to the request of In dividuals. The April, 1908, affair came along, and Its consequences are well known to the public. * * * to the public. * * * I felt that thc Hist and foremost necessity In a stu dent body is a system of honor, . * * which a student body is responsi ble for, and must carry out. Thlr system was adopted a few days aftei tlie April reduction In the corps. Charges Against Di*. Mell. The Implanting of a sense of dutj in a body of students is due largelj to the attitude of the authorities their Individuality, their honesty, ant fixedness of purpose in carrying on' their duties. I knew that In so fal as co-operation and aid by the fae ulty were concerned, 1 could look foi little hell) in the maintenance of dis clpline. The members of the facult: of Clemson College are simply f ii cl 1 f Cerent, and that the conception ant ideas of the president do not tnk< ordinarily logical lorin, Consequently the rehabllitatioi appealed to me ns a work that wonk have to be undertaken single-handed 10xpect?ng no aid from the president neither in a forcible or In a persua sive way, I fought tgalnst the ad : ilssion of his harmful and rulnou: i 'orference in the structure that was trying to build. * * * At tin beginning of this session question arose. Appeals were made to Di Mell. In some cases he disregarded me as a component part of discip line. Other clear Infractions of th regulations he claimed were persona between him and a cadet, and in otb ers the ground for his action was no apparent to me nor, 1 believe, to him Following the legalizing of i ca del's desertion by restoring him t h's full functions as a student, witii out a word with me In regard to th case, and when approached by m an assumption of a discourteous atti tude In the matter, I called the ai tendon of the chairman of the boar of trustees to the president's cor 11 una 1 and unauthorized Interf?rent in the discipline of the Institutioi and offered to give the board an 0| portunlty to Investigate. A commi tee from the board, unauthorized, r I understand lt, mot various iteu that I presented. There were no c: pressions of opinion as to wheth< the committee agreed or disagree with my contention, for the commi tee was without power, but the nairn of the gentlemen are as foll >.vs, an 1 would suggest that they enllghtt tile? public as to what they feel aboi this matter. I would like to s? what they say: Col. Alan Johnston Col. M. Li. Donaldson, Rev. C. ] Mann and Col. R. W. Simpson. My claim ls that as I was a cor ponent part of discipline mid cor mandant, the president had no rigl to restore a cadet without first gi lng me an opportunity to investiga the offence, and, if he desired to ove rldr me, to do lt In a way authorlz? by regulations, and not to ruthless Invade my jurisdiction and put ii authority at defiance. At the E comber meeting a commltte of tl board, consisting of Col. Alan Job stone, Senator Tillman and Mr. Mai din, held a conference with Dr. M< and me. The Issues were, not look Into, but simply glossed over, and t matter again left standing with t president's promise to stay out of t military jurisdiction, and with my announcement that unless he did, l would gt ve up my postlon as com mandant. At the time I expressed extreme doubt; as to the president's compli ance with his part of the agreement. True to ray expectations, in January of this year, he again bogan his In terference with the military depart ment, i submitted my resignation and wrote In connection therewith a letter In which I set forth the fol lowing: "The rensons for my r?sig n?t ions are on account of the presi dent's interference with matters of discipline, setting aside the author ity of the commandant, and ruthless ly violating the proper and well es tablished methods In maintaining dis cipline In a military system. Ills promise of co-operation and non-in terference In the military department has not been kept. 1 simply state that my self-respect will not permit me to serve under him." The chairman of the board of trus tees, upon receipt of this lotter, wrote me asking that 1 remain ut tho col lege until the meeting of tho board. In accordance with that leCer I re mained, believing that the bo*fd at Its meeting In Mnrch would go to tho bottom of things. Personally I had no desire to con tinue the work ns commandant on account of extreme arduousness of the duties, b;:t 1 felt that If the board would honestly look Into the condi tion of affairs at this institution, good would be bound to result if ac tion was taken in accordance with the facts as fo nd. When the sub ject came up before the board, ac cording to my Information, a resolu tion was offered to accept my resig nation. An amendment was offered thereto, calling me before the board to have me set forth the underlying causes of my resignation. Strange to say, the amendment could not be adopted, 1 am at a loss to know why the board of trustees should object to an honest Investigation of such a vi tal matter as the discipline of Clem son. Understand that I do not com plain of the acceptance of my resig nation. I commend the board upon Hs direct and positive way of hand ling my case. Nevertheless, what was the board'f clear duty with my letter before lt and also Information that some of ltj own members possessed as to tin real condition of affairs? What hai been the experience of the two for mer commandants under Dr. Mell' Mere are Capt. Slrmyer's comment taken from a letter to me: "Th* chances a commandant would hav to put up a fine showing in the mat ter of a cadet regiment are too nu merous to mention. If the militar department could only get tho SUE port of the powers that be. But, 1: my opinion, nothing can be done untl there is a new president. Personal) I was very fond of Dr. Mell, but h ls weak, and, I thought, was too will lng to sacrifice any one so that h could be popular with the boys, an as far as I can see his efforts had e> actly the opposite results." Capt. Clay's report is not at ham but 1 have read lt and he complain along the same lines. I nm convinced of the magnifican opportunity for great work at Clea son, and realizing that 1 owe niue to the State, which I have called ni own since I was six years of ago, an lu which 1 have spent a great man years, I make the foregoing stab ment, based upon my experience an observation at Clemson, and with view that the Information may pro\ of some value to the people In the attitude towards the college. J. C. Minus, Captain U. S. Army, Retired. April 17, 1909. Dr. Mell Replies to Capt. Minus. Clemson College, April 19.-D Mell, president of Clemson Colleg to-day made the following stat ment: "I decline to enter Into a new poper controversy with the ret 1 iii commandant on the administrate of affairs at Clemson for the folio' ing reasons: "First. The issues he mises h long entirely to the jurisdiction the bonrd of trustees. This bo? has recently considered these offal and have announced their declslc "Second. The war departmei through its Inspector, Capt. Lettahc made, on April fi and 7, a thorcui and searching examination of t military department of the colle mid the relationship of the preside to the commandant, and this offic expressed to me his entire sntlsfi Hon with the affairs and stated tl he would so report to tho chlef-i staff, Cen. Bell. As proof that did so, ('opt. Marcus B. Stokes I been appointed to succeed Capt. ? nus ot once. "Third. Since Copt. Minus's r Ignntion lost January the dlsclpll of the college hos been well susto ed by the acting commandant, Pr Androw Bramlett, and the conduct the cadets has been exemplary. "P. H. Mell, President.' Mann Not Ready to Talk. Hon. C. D. Mann said that ho \ not prepared to make any b^atem for publication. He wants more formation and has no definite or. ion as to the charges preferred. ls simply awaiting more light. Statement by Mr. Donaldson. "Yes, I have soon what Capt. nus had to say in the papers. I sorry he saw flt to pursue t course. I don't think lt wlil do i good and 1 hope thai it won't do harm. * * * "To the student body Capt. Minim proved himself ft good commandant nnd received nothing, so far as I know, from the board, either collec tively or Individually, bu! words of praise, and I feel sun? that I voice the sentiment of the board when I sny that we regretted that he found grievances, whether real or Imagi nary, sufficient to cause his resigna tion, "However, I differ with Capt. Mi nus as to the gruesome picture ho paints. * * * Good work In tho classes ls being done, and so long as that Is t??'C, .ind the young mon are meeting expectations of parents and guardians In the matter of edu cation, these questions of authority, whether trivial or not, will cut no great llgure." Prof. Rigg* Protests. "The use of my name by Capl. Mi nus In his article to-day concerning disciplinary conditions at Clemson," said Prof. Higgs, "was entirely un authorized. * * * 1 am not in sym pathy with his criticisms. In my opinion President Mell has not inter fered with Capt. Minus * * ?except when justified by the laws of tho college." Mr. Johnston Declines to Tall.. Hon. Alan Johnston, president ot the board of trustees of Clemson Col lege, simply said: "I have no state ment to make." H's n Top Notch Doer. Great deeds compel regard. Tho world crowns Its doers. That's why the American people have crowned Dr. King's New Discovery tho king of throat and lung remedies. Every ntom is a health force. It kills germs, nnd colds and la grippe van ish. lt heals cough-racked mem branes and coughing stops. Sore, Inflamed bronchial tubes and lungs are cured and hemorrhages cease. Dr. Geo. Moore, of Black Jack, N. C., writes: "lt cured me of lung trou ble, pronounced hopeless by all doc tors." fiOc. and fl. Trial bottle free. Guaranteed by all druggists. Marriage nt Salem. Salem, April 20.-Special: An in.~ foresting event occurred at the homo of NV. A. Grant, Magistrate, who per. formed the ceremony, on Sunday af ternoon, April 18th, at 5 o'clock, when ThoSr Duncan and MISB Arlesa Hudson wero united in marriage. The wedding party marched up tho long hall and entered the parlor, where the bride and groom took their stand In the center of tho al cove, with the attendants forming In line, completing almost a semi-circle. The best man was J. W. Anderson and the maid of honor was Miss Fan ? nie Duncan. The attendants wore: Walter Hngerty and Miss Eula Hud son, Dallas McAlister and Miss Lena Rogers, Paul Littleton and Miss Olivia Collins, Stanley Farmer and Miss Corn Moss, Henry Hagerty and Miss Carrie Anderson. There were several friends and relatives present to Witness the happy event. The groom ls thc popular organ ist of the Salem Baptist church and also one of the leading young farm ers of the upper pari of the county. The bride ls the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Green B, Hudson, of near Sa lem, a young lady of many lovable traits of character and admired by all who know her. They hnve many friends who will Join us in wishing I them happiness and prosperity on their journey through life. W. Rheumatism. More than nine out of every ten cases 'jf rheumatism are simply rheumatism of tho muscles, due to cold or damp, or chronic rheuma tism. In such cases no Internal treatment ls required. The free ap plication of Chamberlain's Liniment ls all that ls needed, and lt ls cer tain to give quick relief. Give lt a trial and see for yourself how quick ly lt relieves the pain and soreness. The medicines usually given Inter nally for rheumatism aro poisonous or very strong medicines. They aro worse than ?seles, in cases of chron ic and muscular rheumatism. For sale by J. W. Bell, Walhalla; W. J. LUnney, Seneca. Mountain I nion Singing Convention. The Mountain Union Singing Con vention will hold its semi-annual session with Cross Roads church on tho second Sunday In May and Sat urday before. All churches and singing choirs are requested to send delegates. All good singers and lov ers of music are especially invited to attend. Come one, come all, and let us have two days of good sing ing. 1 J. Vinson, President. Jas. B. Phillips, Jr., Secretary. Unclaimed Letters. Following ls a Hst of unclaimed letters remaining In the Walhalla post office for the week ending April 19, 1909: Dodd, Mrs. Ovle. James, Mrs. Eliza. Moon, Lary. Watson, Mrs. Lucy. Terry & Shaffer. Persons calling for the above will please say the}' were advertised. J. M. Merrick, P. M.