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noJ dk r.:iA9 VOL XLVI NO, 32 NEWBRY S. 0., TTUESDAY. APRIL 20. 1909.TWC WEKSi5AYR CAPTAIN MINUS OF TROUBLI Retiring Commandant Alleg4 at Present Organized, anc Good Results for Stud Interference by Dr. M< ure of Board to M Charges-The Exi r Army Officei To the Editor of The State: In beginning my detail as military instructor at Clemson college, I ar rived August 30, 1907, about two weeks before the opening of the reg ular session. During this time and the few weeks following the opening, I became acquainted, in the natural course of vnis, with all the faculty. There was a willingness upon their part to t-ll me of the disciplinary situation the past year. The various escapades and violations that are matters of public knowledge were re hearsed to me time and time again. One general suggestion in all these recitals wai to the effect that I would probably succeed with discipline if Dr. Mell, the president, did not inter fere. On one occasion Prof. Riggs, who is thought to be very near to the president, stated to me, in effect, that he had told the president that the success of his administration would be largely based upon his no-inter ference in disciplinary matters. In taking up my, duties as -com mandant, I discovered a deplorable state of affairs. No organization, no system, not the slightest regard on the part of the cadets for law or or der, very little,jespect or considera tion for the faculty; simply a great mob 'of youths allowed' to run wild. However, I began to apply the regu lations and the penalties for their infraction as strenuously as the situ ation would allow. The next few months was a time of turbulence. It is my belief that the cadets soon found that they could not get by me upon certain of their demands for privileges, fdr usually most of them came to me through the president,and lways were put to -me in a way that left .no doubt in my mind of the pres Sident 's desire to coneede almost any thing the cadets requested or de manded. I believe the record will show that in most cases I withstood Sthe lunmeritorious and harmful ap peals of this combination, and think reslts will show the* wisdom of the stand. Still, during the first year, there were continual conflicts be tween us, due to the fact that the president in an irregular, And in some cases, an unauthorized way, Land also, in my opinion, often with out sufficient grounds, yielded~ to the request of individuals. The April, 1908, affair eame Aong and its consequences are well known to the public. Tbe realization came ito me after the dismissal of the 305 cadets, that if from now on real con strutive work wps not cearried for ward, and if a sense "of duty was not taught to the eadets,. that the blame for this failure would be on the au thorities. In bringing about the above I felt that the first and foremost ne essity in a student body. is a system of honor, adhered to in a manly and straightforward way, and that the next step is a clear and unyielding Senforcement of the regulations, justly, decisively an'd fairlg, The honor sys tem the student body itself is re sponsible for and must carry out. This system was adopted a few days after the April reduction of the corps. The implanting of a sense of duty Sin a body of students is largely due to the attitude of the authorities, their individuality. their honesty and fixedness o'f purpose in carrying out their duties. I knew that in so far as cooperation and aid by the fac lt were concerned, I could look for ittle help, because in the mainte nane of discipline the members of the faculty of Clemson college are imny indifferent, and that the con entiol and ideas of the president do ot ordinarily take logical form. nseq~ently, the rehabilitation ap eled to me as a work that would me to be undertatkenl siugle-handed. Expecting no aid from the presi ut nither in a forcible nor a per SPEAKS .S AT CLEMSON !s Weakness of Institution as I Impossibility of Securing :Mts or State-Persistent 41, and Continued Fail .et Issues Are Two >erience of Three s the Same. suasive way, I fought against the ad imission of his harmful and ruinous interferences in the structure that I was trying to build. An examination of the records of the commandant's office and a knowledge of my atti tude towards affairs would convince anyone of the logic of my conclusion in regard to methods necessary to carry out the undertaking. At the beginning of this session questions arose. Appeals were made to Dr. Mell. In some cases he disre garded me as a component part of discipline; in others, clear infractions of the regulations he claimed were personal between him and a cadet, and in others the ground for his ac tion was not 'apparent to me nor, do I I believe to him. Following the legalizing of a ca det's desertion by restoring him to his full student functions without a word with me in regard to the oase,and when approached by me an assump tion of a discourteous attitude in the matter, I called the chairman of the board of trustees' attention to the president's continual and unauthor ized interference in the discipline of the institution, and offered to give the board an opportunity to investi gate. A committee from the board unauthorized, as I understood it, met for a consultation with the president and me, and went over the various items that I presented. There- was no expression of opinion as to whether or not the committee agreed or dis agreed with my contention, for the committee was without power, but the names of the gentlemen are as follows, and I would, suggest that they would enlighten the public .as to what they feel about this matter; I would like to see what they would say: Col. Alan Johnstone, Col. M. L. Doaldson, Mr. C. D. Mann, Col. R. W. Simpson. My claim is that -as I was a comn -ponent part of discipline and com mandant, the president had no right to restore a cadet without fir.st giv ing me an opportunity to investigate the offense, and if he desired to over ride me, to do it in a way authorized by the regulations, and not to ruth lessly invade my jurisdiction and put my authority at defiance. At any rate, the matter was left standing until the December meeting of the b#ard. At that time a committee of the board, consisting of Col. Alan John stone, Senator Tillman and Mr. Mauldin had a conferenee with Dr. Mell and me. The issues were not looked into, but simply glossed over, and the matter again left sta'nding, with the president's promise to stay out of the military jurisdiction, and my announcement that unless he did I would give up my position as com mandant. At the time I expressed extreme doubt as to the president 's compli ance with his part of the agreement, Tue to my expeetations5, in January of this year, he again began his in terference with the military depart mert. I submitted my resignation and wrote in connection therewith a letter in which I set forth the fol lwing: "The reasons for my resig ation are on account of the presi dent 's interference with matters of disiplne, setting aside the authority of the commandant, and ruthlessly violating the proper and well-estab lished methods of maintaining dis cipline in a military system. His promise of co-operation and non-in terference in the military department has not been kept. I simply state my ~elf-repect will not permit me to serve under him.'' The -ehairman of the board c* trus tees, upon receipt of this letter, wrote me. as3kinlg that I remain at the col lee until the meeting of the board. In accordance with that letter I re -mand beieaving that the board at TILMAN FAT AND WELL Has Returned to Washington.-Does Not Expect Democrats to Get Anything. Columbia Record. Senator and Mrs. B. R. Tillman were here to-day on their way to Washington to which point the senator is headed so as to be on hand for the tariff debate in the sen ate. The senator is apparently in splendid health. I am getting so fat that positively I am getting sad about it. Gained six or seven pounds recently eating hog and hominy down at Trenton. Weigh ing 200 pounds now, more than I have ever weighed. But, by golly, I wznt so:ne roas'n ears to eat, and I've got to leave before they come in.' He Wouldn't Erupt. Asked if he could not say some thing rash on which a 'hardup news paper fellow might build a good live storv. the senator smilingly nodded in the negative. "Haven't got an idea on State or national polities," he declared, giv ing away indolently to the balminess of the spring morning. "Well. couldn't you tell us some thing about how much hell you are going to raise about the tariff?" All Cut and Dried. "Oh, what's the use of biting at the grindstone? Whenever those Re publican ringsters get ready to pass the tariff they will simply crack the whip and the majority will trot up and vote as the ring directs. If they will consent to give us the right sort of showing on German potash salts we will try to get it, but it is all. in their hands.' Senator and Mrs. Tillman will stop over in Rock Hill this evening for a visit to Winthrop college. its meeting in March would g to the bottom of things. Personally, I had no desire to con tinue the work as commandant, on account of the extreme arduousness Of the duties, but I felt that if the board would honestly look into the condition of affairs at this institution good would be bound to result if ac tion was t-oken in accordance with the facts as found. When the subject came up in the board, according to mny information, a resolution was of fered to accept my resignation. An amendment was offered thereto call ing me before th'e board to set forth the underlying eauses of my resigna tion. Strange to say, the amendment could not be adopted. I am at a loss to know why the board of trustees should object to an .honest investiga tion of such a vital matt,er as the dis ipline of Clemson. Understand that 'do not e.omplain of the acceptance of my resignation. I commend t'he board upon its direct and positive war of handling my case. Nevertheless, what was the board 's clear. duty with my letter before it, and also information from some of its own members as to the real condi tion of affairs? What has been the experience of the two former com mandants under Dr. Mell? Here is C'apt. Si'rmeyer 's comment, taken from a letter to me: "The chances ai commandant would have to put upfr a fine showing in the matter of 'a cadet regiment are too numerous to menti'on, if the military department could only get .the support of the powers that be. But in my opinion niline een be done until there is a new president. Personally I was very fond of Dr. Mell, but he- is weak and (I thought) was too willing to sacri tiee any one so that he could be popul lr with the boys. and as far as I --M e hia efforts had exactly the opposite results." Capt. Clay 's report is not as hard. but T'hive read it and lie complains .lone the same line. I am convinced of the magnificent opportunity for great work at Clemson and realizing that I owe much to the State which I have called my own since I was six years of age and in which I have spent a great many years. I make the foreging statement based upon my exnerienece anid observation at Cl'em son and with a view that the informa tion may prove of some value to tire people in their attitude towards the college. J. C. Minus, I Capt. 1U. S. Army, R'etired. April17,.1990. FATHER AND SONS IN LIMBO. Young Men Charged with Same Crime for which Sire is Serving Sentence. Lexington, April 16.-Tillman Proe tor. Sr., is in jail at. Saluda with a sentence of two years in the State Penitentiary hanging over his head, having been. convicted of the charge of obtaining money under false pre tences from an Augusta eommission firm, while his two sons, E. W. Proc tor and Tillman Proctor, Jr., are lan guishing behind the bars of the Lex iugton jail charged with obtaining money under false pretences from a Batesburg bank. E. W. Proctor was arrested in one of the cotton mills at Newberry on ,last Saturday by Deputy Sheriff Mil-: ler, who arrested Tillman Proctor, Jr.. at his home near Saluda on Wed nesday, and lodged him in jail here last night. E. W. Proctor is 38 years old, and has a wife and four chil dren living at Newberry. Tillman Proctor, Jr., is about thirty years old, and has a wife and one child. Deputy Sheriff Miller arrested also C. R. Adams, a- white man, 58 years of age, near Denny's, in Saluda Coun ty. on Monday, upon the charge of obtaining money under false pre tences from the same bank at Bates burg. The amount involved is $160, and the crime is alleged t6 have been committed on the 25th of January, 1907. Adams says that he intends paying up the amount within the next few days. It will be recalled that two young white men from Saluda County were convicted at the last term of Court in this county of the eharge of obtaining money under false pretences, and both are now serving sentences on the county chain gang. FARMERS' UNION OFFICERS MEET IN COLUMBIA ON 29th. President Harris, of -the State Far mers' union, today issued the follow ing call for a mass meeting of the county union officers and toher mem bers of the union, to be- held in Co lumbia on the evening of the 29th. "All the county presidents are es pecially requested to meet with the State executive committee on Thurs day, April 29, at 8 p. in., in the city of Columbia, for the purpose of con suiting together in reference to the handling of the cotton crop of 1909, and such other matters as may he useful for the upbuilding of the union in securing a more complete organi zation in all the counties of the State. "As many of the county secreta ries and county business agents as can conveniently do so are requested to attend also, together with as many members of the union as can come.I "A mass meeting is desired for discussion and consultation. "B. Harris, "Pres. S. C. State Farmers' Union. "J. Whitner Reid, Sec.-Treas." A BOY'S INFLUENCE. "I wonder why Sam Darrow is so popular?" said a visitor at the house of a friend of the Darrows. "I know," piped a little voice, "it's because Sam loves every body." "How do you know Sam 'loves everybody?" "Cause he does. Now, there 's Jim Blake; his fat.ber drinks, and some times Jim don 't bring any lunch to school. Then Sam divides his lunch with Jim, always. And when the boys made fun of Jim Short because his elbows were out, Sam gave 'em a look that they won 't forget in a hurry.'' "A look! What would boys care for a look?'' "W~\ell, sir, if you'd seen Sam's 1Lok, you'd understand. It was just as if he'd said: 'Now, ain't you '.shamed of yourselves-making fun of a poor little fellow w-ho wears the best -he's got?" "Doesn't that look of Sam's make the boys angry?" "No, sir; it makes 'em ashamed,' and they like Sam all the better for it.'' "What else does Sam do?" "..Oh, I -couldn't begin to tell you all ihe does, but he's forever do in' something for somebody. That day . Dick Mills got hurt, Sam carried him al the way home in .his arms, an' Residence of W. H. Sloan, on S. of Little P Dick just loves Sam. When Burt Brown broke his leg Sam went to see himn every day; and when Billy Ches ter was sick you'd ought to have seen the nice things Sam took him." Selected. News From St. Philips. The grain, crops in this section are looking very sorry. Some of our farmers have planted cotton. The gardens are looking fine in this section, everybody will 'have plenty of vegetables if the weather contin ues favorable. The measles are very bad in this section all of them that hasn't had them better stay4 close or they will catch them. 'Miss Chrissie Ruff spent last Sat arday night wit'h her aunt, Mrs. W. F. Ruff. Mr. W. L. Kibler and family spent last Sunday with Mrs. W. F. Ruff. Mr.*and Mrs. A. P. Ruff spent last Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. L. H. Sease. Rev. J. J. Long and Mr. Blair .pent Monday with Col. D.-A. Ruf. Mr. John Sh-eely and his friend, Nr. Rufus Long spent last -Sunday vith his mother. Mr. Caldwel-l Ruff and family pent last Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. D. A. Ruff. Rev.. J. J. Long preached his filst sermon at St. Philips last Sunday in the afternoon. It was a splendid and forcible sermon, he has a splend d delivery and is an elegant speak d. There will be no service until..the econd Sunday in May .at eleven 'lock a. m. There will also be .com union. I will close for this with much suc :ess to The Herald and News. Wade. IN MEMORIAM. Thagldeus -Richordson died March the 31. This community was greatly shock d on the 31st of March byv the sad! ews of the death of Mr. Thaddeus Richardson, who was a loving :. and :evoted son of Mr. and Mrs.. Jacob Richardson. On the following day is body was laid to rest in the quiet burying ground of St. Paul's church, the funeral services being conducted by his pastor Rev. J. A. Sligh. Death is sad on all occasions but it is ex tremely sad to see one just in the bloom of life taken away. He was a fine young man, with a pure and noble character and blessed. with a cheerful disposition and bore all the trials of life with Christian fortitude. He leaves a mother and father, two brothers and two sisters and a large host of friends to mourn iis~ departure. He was a devoted and consistent emnber of ASt. Paul 's E. L. ehurch. Ready always to help in everything that pertained to the welfare of the hurch, lhe will be greatly missed in the home, in the church and in the ommunity. He is gone but he will live on the fruits of his labors. "0, he was good! So pure! if ever mortal form contained the spirit of' an angel it was his.''" His death was sudden as he was* seriously ill but a short while. Re lease soon -cameannd he has gone to J. Drric's pace . ml eas ~W J. Derrick's place, one mile east fountain. -enter into the joy of our Lord whose faithful servant he was for twenty five years. All that could be done for him was done, but all was in vain, it seemed that God wanted him and took him, he needed another an gel. That while in the untimely death of their dear son they have sustained a great loss, but their loss is his eter nal gain for as .his sweet spirit took its flight from the tabernacle of clay to go to the home above his Master, whom he had so faithfully served here below to receive and wear his crown of rightousness. The vacancy he has left in the home can never be filled again, his ehair by the fireside is empty, his voice is hushed and still he is gone, but not forgotten. The Lord said, "Well done t ou good and faithful servant; enter thou into the joy -of thy Lord," where sorrow and suf fering never invade and happiness beyond the power of human concep tion is eternally enjoyed. He was a devoted son and brother, a neighbor of many good deeds, hewas always present when duty called, and willing to give himself an'd his means freely to the cause that was close to his heart. His life was quiet and unassuming. and yet such that the world is 'better off from the fact that 'he -lived. Many will fondly cherish his mem ory. Let all take his life as an ex ample, live and die as he did. A good name is to be* chosen rather than riches. The large congregation and the number 'and character of the floral offerings showed how he was esteem ed and loved. To know him was to love him. That I extend my heartfelt sym pathy to 'the bereaved family and bid them look: forward to meet their loved one with the angels in heaven.' Lyda B. Metts. TEMPERANCE IN OUE SUNDAY S0HO0LS. The necessity of more systematie teaching of temperance in the Sunday ' Sehool his led the International Sun day School Association to form a Temperance Department in the great I.n-ternational work. This was one of the forward steps taken last June. at Louisville in the International. con vention. We have a Temperance De partment in our State work under the ,management of Mrs. A. J. Bow ers of Newberry. T-hose interested in more thorough work for the Sunday School will at once write the Super: intendent for leaflets. The First Tract Leaflet. The first tract ever published by the society was entitled, "A Shot at the Decanter.'' It was written by Rev. Theodore L. Cuyler, D. D., LL. D., and at once beeame most popular. Over a qu'arter of a million copies have been sent out. "A Shot at the Decanter'' has been printed in many languages, and its charm 'has made it attractive :throughout the civilized