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U te eralY Sern t.. VOL XLV NO, 77 NEWBERRY, S. 0.. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25. 1908. TWICE A WEEK. S1.5 A YEAR FIFTIYHIRD OPENING OF NEWBERRY COLLEGI BRIGHT PROSPECTS POR A SUC CESSFUL SESSION. Bnrolment Larger Than at Any Pre vious Opening-Students Send Telegram to Dr. Scherer. With appropriate exercises, inelud ing addresses by Chief Justice Y. J Pope, of the supreme court of Souti Carolina, the pastors of the varion Newberry churches, amd Dr. Georgi B. Cromer, former president of thi institution, the fifty-third session o: Newberry college was formally be gun on Wednesday morning. The -enrolment on Wednesday mornin was considerably larger than on thi opening day of any previous session and all indications point to the mosi successful session in the history o: the eollege. Most of the student, who had been enrolled had alread3 arrived, and the auditorium of Hol land hall was filled with the students and friends of the college. Dr. Jas. A. B. Seherer, who some time ago resigned the presidency of the college, left on -Setember 15 foi his new field of labor in Pasadena 'California, as president of Throoj Institute. The new president, the Rev. J. H. Harms, of Chambersburg Pa., will not reach Newberry until October 7. In the meantime Dr. A ~ Bowers, of the faculty, is the act .ng president, and he was in chargE of the exereises. Dr. Geo. B. Cromer, former presi ,dent of the college, was the lasi speaker on Wednesday morning, and he was unanimously requested. by the student body. to send a telegram tc Dr. Scherer, in Califoi-nia, telling Dr. Scherer that the students missed him." The following telegram, in ac accordance with this request, was for warded by Dr. Cromer: "Dr. J. A. B. Scherer, "Throop Institute, "Pasadena. Cal. "We miss you this morning. God bless you and yours. "Students Newberry College." Dr. Scherer was missed. The col lege's loss in his resignation was more keenly felt on Wednesday morning than at any other time since his re signation was tendered, because the fa,ct that the college and Newberry and the State had lost him was for the first time brought directly home to the students and alumni and friends of the college. Having resignied af ter the comnmencement in June. and having left before the opening of this session. the exercises on Wednesday morning were the first in which his absence was noted since his resigna tion. During his administration the college experienced remarkable growth. and there are three hand some building-s on the campus which will stand as monuments to his exe cutive ability and his remarkable personality and his consecration, and to the loyalty of those whose faith~ in these an'alities in him was not misplaced. The Rev. J. H. Harms will prove a worthy successor to Dr. Scherer. A graduate of~ the college, and a man who has achieved rapid distinction ini the Lutheran ministry since he left the college, large results are expect ed of him. He has exer-'tive ability of a high order. and he knows New berry college and her needs. The Rev. Mr. Harms claims Ne.wberry as his second home,.having married here, and he has many warm persona] friends in Newberry, as elsewhere throughout South Carolina and many other Southern States, from which: Newberry college draws' most of her students. The members of the faculty were all present on Wednesday morning, including t.he Rev. Gilbert P. Voigt, of Charleston. who~ was recentl.x elected to the department of English' and German. The exercises were opened wit]h prayer by the Rev. Monroe J. Ept ing, pastor of the Second Latheran church in Savannah, who is an alum nuis of the college. Acting President A. .J. Bowers said ias a. .good thing if it conld be said at the beginning of each session that it was the best opening. This was the i best. It was a fine thing to start ' right. This day looked good to him and to the members of the faculty - and the brethren and friends pres ent. It was a good day for the students. They made the college. It - was a good day, he said, for Newberry and for the churches, and for the State of .South Carolina. The Rev. Geo. A. Wright, pastor - of the First Baptist church, was in troduced by Dr. Bowers. Mr. Wright 1 said that he had been in Newberry eighteen years, and during that time had attended sixteen openings of the college, having been providentially hindered from attending the two oth - ers. He said that he had been grant ed a vacation. and the beginning of this week was the first time it seem ed he could leave the city, but he had remained in Newberry to be present on this occasion. He welcomed the students, on this auspicious day, to the homes and to the churches of Newberry, and prayed that God's richest blessings might rest upon each of them. The Rev. Edw. Fulenwider, pastor of the Lutheran Church of the Re deemer, talked to the students about "Grit," which, he said, according to the Students' Dictionary, meant firm ness of character. pluck, courage. He spoke of the value of true grit, and the distinction between true grit and false grit. He quoted an eminent writer to the effect that true grit meant the power to say no to tempta tions which would lead one to be un .true to his manhood; to give. one's self to help others, and the power and will to do an honest day's work. The Rev. J. D. Shealy, pastor of Mayer Memorial church, extended a cordial welcome to the students, and invited them to help in the work of his congregation. He said his eon gregation appreciated the, help the college had given last session. The Rev. J. E. James, pastor of Aveleigh Presbyterian church, said that he had not been idi Newberry long, and this was the first time he had been in the college chapel. He spoke of the pleasure which it gave him to look into the faces of the students, and on behalf of his church, he extended a cordial welcome. The Rev. A. H. Best. pa.stor of the Newberry Methodist circuit, said that his feeling went out to the younger students and to the new studen,ts. He said the professors would try to pre pare the students for life, but they would be prepared as the students used their opportunities. He emphas ized the fact that the students were not simply to be influenced by the college and by the community, but that the students would shape the character of the institution. The Rev. Monroe J. Epting, of Sav annah. an -alumnus of the college, dealt somewhat in- reminiscences. He said that it had been twenty-three years since he had been present at a college opening, and it seemed as if 'in the meantime there must have Ibeen t.he work of some far-famed magician. Then the college had only one building. Where Holland hall, in Iwhich t'he exercises were held, now stood. had formerly stood the old wood house, which was used for t-he purpose, among others, to lock old "Uncle Billy'' in sometimes. "Uncle Billy'' was for a long number of years the old colored man who acted as janitor. and he was the friend of every student. Dr. Epting said he had not seen '"Uncle Billy'' in a number of years. and he supposed he was dead. He wanted .to lay a little sprig on his grave, if grv there he. "'May his way,l rest in the eternal retofhaven." he said. He spoke of the advantazes which the stud1ents of the present day had over those of rears az', and said they ought to be better .scholars and do better work. (Thief Ju1:iee Y. J1. Pone, of the su I reme' concl!' of South Carolina, who for a nurmbe:- of years has taken part in these :mnuel openi ng exer cises, and th:m whomT the colleg~e has no more de-voted friend. was~ en thusiastically eeted when he was in troduced. C;bief Juxstice Pope spoke of the fact that he had been ill for nearly two years. and that during that time he ha been denied th privilege of even attending his own church. But when he heard the old bell, lie said. he wanted to come to the :allege and to bid the students welcome. Uinnerved as he had been, he felt it his duty to come, and he hoped lie would be able to attend many more of these annual openings. He regretted that Dr. Scherer had gone from the college, and he paid eloquent tribute to Dr. Scherer's work as president of the college. While Dr. Scherer had gone from among us, he said, he was glad that the cause of education generally had not lost him, because Dr. Scherer was still engaged in college work. He urged the students to give the new president a most cordial welcome. He urged them to strive with all their might to make useful men and women. He urged them to seize ev ery effort to improve thier minds, and not their minds alone, but their hearts as well. As we advanced in life and old age stole upon us, he said, it was with exquisite pleasure that we .looked back upon the good we had been able to do and the help which. we had been able to render to others. The fragrance of kind deeds done in the past, he said, lingered ith one in after life, making sweet the journ.ey in one's declining years. Dr. Geo. B. Cromer made a few happy remarks to the students and paid tribute to Dr. Seherer. and to the. new president. At the conclu sion of his rem.arks he was requested to send the telegram quoted above to Dr. Seherer. Dr. Cromer was Dr. Scherer's immediate predecessor, and Dr. Cromer continues to take a keen interest in the college. YOUNG MAN ASSASSINATED. White Man Shot to Death Near Branchville-No Clue as to the Slayer. Branchville, Sept. 22.-Pressley Reeves. 24 years of age. the son of A. M. Reeves, who lives about six miles below here. in Dorchester county, was assassinated just after dark this evening. Reeves left his home about dark to carry a load of cotton pickers to their homes,. About an hour later the mules returned home with young Reeves dead in the wagon, he hyaving been s-hot in the head with buck shot. It is said the wagon did not go to the field with the cotton pick ers. There is no elue as to the assassin. Reeves leaves a widow. Gov. Ansel has been asked for blood-hounds. 11 p. m.--No one has yet been cap tured. The dogs will arrive here about 12.30 this morning, when a posse will begin search for the slayer. Mr. Charles P. Barre Resigns. To the Patrons on Route No. 1, From Prosperity: Friends all, allow me in this feeble manner to express my appreciation for the many courtesies and favors shown me, while I served in the ea pacity as your Rural Letter Carrier. The memory of tihose days shall ever be treasured by me with a faithful care. because, during that time, friendships have been formed, which I prize exceedingly high and trust shall never have an end. To have been so intimately ac riainted and pleasantly associated with so many of you has, indeed, been a privilege of mine; and it is my desire that. whenever I see you again, t,he same welcomed hand-shake shall be extended. Tn bidding yo )odbye, I wish each and every one of you a happy and successful future: and, although it shall never again be my pleasure to serve vou as a Rural Letter Car rier. yet, believe me. it shall always be may earnest endeavor to serve yon in whatever way I can. C'has. P. Barre. nece~ir to akean editoria lart icle~ foolish. When~f the warship of the air is per feeted escape may be possible in sub MISS SUMMER IN FRANCE. Miss Agnes Summer, of Newberry, Writes Entertainingly of Her Travels in Brittany. Saint Jacut de la Mer, Brittany, France. From every point of view I find Brittany the most interest; of the French Provinces. During the six weeks spent on her coast I have learned much of the character, cus toms and traditions of her people. One of the most important countries of ancient France, she is not only famed for her history and legendary lore, but especially for her wild and picturesque scenery. The Bretons, who at one time own ed the greater part of France, were gradually pushed westward by inva ders until only a. small territory along the coast was left them, and here, en trenehed in their forest fastness, they defied the intrusion of other races, and the progress of civilization. To day they preserve a personality dif ferent from the other people of this country. Their early religion was Druidism, in which they held a firm faith and sacrificed devotedly to their gods; they were the last people to adopt Christianity but today are the most devout and conscientious Catholics in France. There is scarce ly a city or village where is not found an abbey or convent, and ev ery village, however poor and ob scure it may be, boasts of a 'hand some chureh. Where the roads in tersect and at every port, rises a high cross or calvary. Another remark able fact is, that the Bretons have always been ardent royalists and op posed to Republican government. In the large cities they are not unlike the other people of France, but along the coast they preserve a dress and dialect peculiar to their race. They are simple. honest, and peacable. Content with their narrow life, they never desire to go beyond the limits if their village. As the men are most l fishermen and absent from their home the greater part of the year, the burden of the work of the farm and the care of the home falls to the women. Their dwellings are very quaint, vholly characteristic of their country. There seems to be but one model for ach village. The first floor of t,he ouse consists of an immense room vhere the family live, receive their ~uests, prepare their meals, and dine. The beds are built in the walls and losed during the day, so that a Visi or sees only the large doors in the all. The second floor consists of two or three rooms, while above these s a grainery, where they store their fraln. Passing through the interior of Prittany. one views a changing pan~o rama of mountains intersected by walleys, groves of oaks, prairies and fields of grain; but t.he scenery the nost wild and enchanting is found long the coast of the English Chan el. where the verdure of the land eems to unite with the waters of the ~ea. This coast is of rocky cliffs. ot bleak and barren but covered vith trees, grass, and grain. The ~ra.nd old Breton forests no longer xist, for civilization has robbed this ountry of her greatest attraction, ut wandering through the fields and, eroves one discovars many ivy-cover d ruins of ancient castles, walls and owers, some of which are said to [ave been built by the early Romnans. St. Jacut is near the centre of this ~etion of Brittany. From here it is ~erv easy to make excursions along he coast. This is a p)rIoontory of and m extending out into the sea: on me side the water is a beautiful treen and on the other a gorgeous urquoise hlue-while from the poin-t here is a mingling of the two colors. round this peCnins~ula are high1 (liffs. Ire many1' visitors come duir h nmmer months. Situated neair th~e .hbe of the cliff and surroun ded byh ardens of trees and flowers is ai' meient albbey, inhabited by th ~nonks before tihe law of Frane al)lished their order, but used now as a summer lhotel. On a straight line ai front of St. Jaeut is the "Isle Des (Continued on page 5.) ROOSEVELT SCORES HASKELL. President Replies to Bryan's Chal lenge-Says Oklahoma Executive Unfit for Public Service. Washington, September 23.-Presi dent Roosevelt tonight, following up on a prolonged conference with mem bers of the Cabinet at the White House, prepared and gave out his re ply to W. J. Bryan. the Democratic candidate, relative to :Wm. R. Hearst's charges that Governor Has kell. treasurer of the Democratic cam paign committee. has represented Standard Oil interests, both in Ohio and Oklahoma. Mr. Bryan had de manded proof of the charges, prom ising that in the event of their sub stantiation Governor Haskell would be eliminated from the campaign. Dismissing the Ohio ease, which in volved an allegation of attempted bribery.with the explanation that he had made no direct charge against Governor Haskell as regards that particular instance, President Roose velt takes up the matter of the Prairie Oil and Gas Company, and argues that Governor Haskell's ac tion in stopping legal proceedings be gun by the attorney general of Okla homa denomatrates conclusively that he was controlled by the great cor poration to which the Oklahoma com pany was subsidiary. After contrasting Mr. Bryan's de fence of Governor Haskell as against Judge Taft's repudiation of Forak er in connection with the Hearst charges the O'hio senator the presi dent proceeds to declare that Gover nor Haskell's "utter unfitness for association with any man anxious to appeal to the American people on a moral issue" has been abundantly shown by other acts of his as gover nor of Oklahoma. The president con demns Governor Haskell's conduct in oonnection with various matters as disgraceful and scandalous, and calls especial attention to what he describ es as "prostituting to base purposes the State University." Fresh Charge Against Haskell. This fresh charge against the gov ernor rests on an article in the Out look. from which the president quotes, and which, he says. forces the eon lusion that governor Haskell is un worthy of any position in public life. The latter portion of Mr. Roose velt 's deliverance is devoted to crit ieisms of Mr. Bryan 's plea for regu lating the trusts. whioh he character izes as a measure that sounds more radical than any advocated by the Republicans, but which in practice would not work. Concluding. Mr. Roosevelt declares that no law defy ing corporation has anythiing to fear from Mr. Bryan "save what it would suffer from the general paralysis of business'' which would follow Demo eratjc snecess. The president spent almost the en tire day in getting the letter in shape. An hour was given this morning to making a rough draft of it, which was submitted to Secretary Garfield and Postmaster General Myer, both of whom made suggestions as to por tions of the communication. About 3 o'clock this afternoon all the mem bers of the cabinet in the city, Secre taries Wilson, Straus. Wright, Met ealf and Garfield and Postmaster General Myer, met with the president in the cabinet room at the executive oficees for a conference on the sub ject, which lasted until 5 o 'clock. Two thours more was required to make vertain minor changes before Secre tary Loeb gave it to the press. Deem ing the reply too long to be sent by wire. the method of communication Mr'. Bryan had employed in his chal lena'e to) t.he president, it wa.fr warded by mail to the Democratie andidate at Lincoln. Neb. Arrow Found. l'liem~an 1T. H-. Franklin found ini in a house- on his place several days nro an arrow, with steel head. he wooden portion being skil Muly w.rapped with something whbich resembels thread made from the hide of some animaL ifr. Franklin has no idea where the NIGHT RIDERS IN GREENVILLE. R. C. Willmon Warned Not to Gin Any More Cotton-Other Plants Reported Posted. Greenville, Sept. 22.-Word reaeh ^r the city today of the posting of a :eatening notice by supposed night riders on the gin of R. C. Willmon, eight miles from Greenville. The notice reads: "Take warning and do not gin any more cotton. If you do, you will suf fer the consequences. (Signed) "Night Riders." It is also reported several other gins were posted last night, though no damage is reported. Willmon's gin is a new plant and started up this morning, despite the threat. GOVERNOR ACTS PROMPTLY. Wires Greenville Sheriff to Bring "Night Riders" to Justice. Columbia, September 23.-Gover nor Ansel has taken prompt and vig orous action in regard to the alleged "night riders" in Greenville county and has instructed Sheriff Gilreath to make an investigation and suppress any abuse of the kind whatever. He wrote the sheriff today to look into the matter at once and if possible to ascertain who the parties guilty of posting the threatening notice on the gin of Mr. R. C. Willmon, eight miles from Greenville, are, and see that they are prosecuted and brought to justice. "If this report be true," says the governor in Tis letter to Sheriff Gil reath, "it is a species of lawlessness which must be handled at once and the perpetrators of it be tauiht a lesson that this is a count:y of law and order, and that evcrvrn' e must be protected in his propertv :i= well as his person from the la::less. Give this matter your immediate atten tion.'' The incident in Greenville may noL be a serious affair. and m.anv believe that it is not sprious. but the similar occurrences in other States have been too serious to be imitated even in a humorous way, and Governor Ansel will not stand for anything of the sort. THE REV. EDWARD CALLENDER Held Service For Elks in Richmond -Mr. Callender Soon to Leave - Newberry. A very beautiful service was held in Monumental ch'!reb. RiT-hmond. on Ruuiday. August 30th. \It was for t>: and Richmond Lodge of the same at tended in a body, constituting in it self a large congregation. In addition the attendance was large. and the church was filled. The sermon was preached by the Rev. Edward C allen der, of Laurens, South Carolina, his text being: "And Jonathan made a covenant with David, for he loved him, as his own soul. ''-lst Sanfuel 18:3. He treated strikingly of the broad principle of brotherhood, de fining the duties of the same. The music was of a high order, and ap propriate to the occasion. Mr. Callender, who has been in charge of Monumental church during tile absence of the rector, Dr. Morris, on his vacation, has ministered most acceptably and made a multitude of friends iln Richmond. He is an ag gressive and useful man, and his work in the chureh is of the best.-South ern Churchman. Rev. Mr. Callender is pastor of the Episcopal church in Newberry and a memberCi of tile Newvberry lodge of Elks. It is understood that hie will resign is prlesenlt position as reetor of the Newbery and Laurens chnirehes and move near Washington. D. C., where he will serve a church. Mr. Callender has many friends in Niewberrv who will regret to see him eive but who will wish him well whe.rvr ;he may labor.