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Fifty Third. Commencement Notes
Larger :Enrolment and More
Graduates.
With ideal weather conditions, and
with large crowds in attendance from
many sections of this and other
States, the fifty-third annual com
mencement of Newberry college be- <
gan Sunday morning with the baccal
aureate sermon by the Rev. William (
E. Stahler, D. D., of Lebanon, Pa. i
This annual commencement brings I
to a close by far the best year in the i
history of the odllege. The growth E
of the institution during the past sev- <
eral years has been phenomenal. I
Builded in the past upon broad and
deep foundations, with consecrated i
men at its head, it has steadily forged i
forward, doing its part in meeting i
the nation's need for broad, Chris- I
tian culture and education. * l
This 'ommencement brings to a
close the first year of President J.
Henry Harms' administration. Just
a year ago the college sustained an I
inealculable loss when Dr. James A.
B. Scherer tendered his resignation as
president to enter what he believed
to be a wider field of labor as presi
dent of Throop Institute, Pasadena,
California. In President Harms,
however, the board of trustees found
a worthy successor to Dr. Scherer, as
is evidenced by the remarkable sue
cess which has attended the first year
- of Dr. Harms' presidency.
The enrolment during the past year
was the largest in the history of the
college, as follows:
Postgraduates ............ 9
Seniors ... 31
Juniors ..2....----.-.-. -
Sophomores ........... ..42
Fresihmen ... ..62
Preparatorians .......-....60
Total .........-.-..--..251
Ther2 were thirty students i i :ne
technical department the past session.
Two of the graduates are from this
department. The efficiency of the de
partment has been very greaty in
creased during the past year and some
of the people living right here in New-.
berry would he surprised at the ch.ar
aeter of work that is being done. The
equipment for efficient work has beens
material.ly inereased. About $4,000
were expended in equipment the past
year and now tlais department of
the college would compare favorably
with similar departments in. much
more pretentione~ and much more
wealthy institutions. It is in charge
of Prof. C. H. Kicklighter, of the
Georgia School of Technology, and
Prof. J. C. Goggans, of Clemson, and
without any fuss and feathers they
have been doing substantial work.
Only- a few weeks ago the college
received an additonal gift for its en
dowment fund, when its generous pa
tron, Dr. D. -K. Pe'arsons, of Chicago,
forwarded President Harms an un
conditional check for $10,000.
The graduating class this year
numbers 31, of w:hom 27 are young
men and four young ladies. The
graduates are as follows:I
For the degree of Bachelor of Arts:
Andrew Jackson Bedenbaugh. Mag
gie Ethel Bickley, Frank Oscar Black,
Ivan Samuel Bokers, John S. Ren
wick Carlisle, Mary Agnes Chapman,
Willie Haskell Derrick, Arthur Wil-'
lianm Fisher, Percy Lee Geiger, Paul
Speneer Halfaere, W~illie Darr Halti
wanger, Henry Benjamin Hare, An
nie Dunbar Jones, Moses Lee Kester,
WiJliam Loriek Kibler, George Ed
ward Lever. John Wilbar Mack,
Claude Benjamin Mills, Baxter Cress
Monroe, Smiley Livingston Porter,
Grover Oscar Ritchie, Orin Delma
Ritchie, Laura Setzler, Jacob Omerle
Singley, John Peter Wagner, John
Kieffer Wicker.
For the degree of Bachelor of
Science (Technical school): Tench
Qunitman Boozer. Ernest Samuel
Kohn.
For eertificate: Ernest LeRoy
Young.
The first honor was awarded to Mr.
Paul S. Halfaere of Newberry, and
the second honor jointly to Misses
Mary Agne Chapman and -Annie
)unbar Jones both of Newberry.
The exercises Sunday morning
vere held in the opera house, and E
vere attended by an audience which
axed the capacity of the building.
N[usic was furnish by a select
hoir. TVhe exercises were in charge
>f President Harms.
Scripture lesson was read by the ac
1ev. J. E. James, pastor of Aveleigh th
Presbyterian church, and prayer was h
)ffered by t2e Rev. Edward Fulen- ca
vider, pastor of the Luthera - Church th
)f the Redeemer. I ha
Dr. Stahler, who preached the bac- e.
alaureate sermon Sunday morning i
)ccupies one of the most riportant h
)ulpits in the Nort-hern Lutheran
"hurch. He is a poular speaker, and w
s always in demand at large and im
)ortant assemblies. He is a gentle- tv
nan of scholarly attainments, and he
;tands high in the councils of the m
shurch, holding positions on several cO
yoards of the ehurch.
Dr. Stahler's sermon Sunday morn- f
.ng was eloquent and forcible, show- y
.ng deep study and research, and his
,houghts being couched in beautiful
.anguage. With his strong voice and P'
2is pure diction, he was distinctly la
1eard by every one in the large aud
.ence. And not only was the ser- th
non eloquent, but it was intensely lv
ractical, and helpful.
Dr. Stahler said in part:
"I take it, young ladies and gen
lemen, that what is chiefly desired h
aere, at this time, is a messAge empha
izing some phase or other of the w
ife that is truest, strongest and no
lest. ....For the sha.ping of your W
uture and the issues of the coming w
ears, in character and conduct, in W
echievement and destiny, will be in- tv
Iluepeed not a little by the ideals you t
ift to the throne in these crisis days g
-by- the spirit to which you w
aow give dominant place-by T
the conrtolling and moulding
ife-purpose of whieh you here and Si
aow make choice-by the 'final and v(
supreme goal toward which, at this o
ime, you set your expectant faces and tb
-urn your eager, young hearts." se
Continuing these introductory re- s
marks, Dr. Staher led up to three 0
words of St. Paul, as. "Watchwords
Cor the noble life:'" 1. Cor. 6:19 and W
20; 10:31; Coll. 3:17. "To seek first cE
nd chiefly the glory of God, in the se
aame and for the sake of Jesus et
Christ, and that because, purchased se
with his own priceless blood, we belong
to God and are not our own-could mn
any man excel that, as a plan for L
ight and noble living'? No, as man m
lid not conceive it, so no human mind el
ould surpass it. It stands peerless ti
and alone, a matchless rule for guid
ing us into likeness to the matchless ss
ife."
As essentia.l to the realization of B
such a life, Dr. Stahler then laid
down these two principles:
1. The supremacy of Christ in the tI
ife-plan. I
2. The supremacy of service in
the life-work. . fin
The argument and illustration of I
these two points constituted the body i1
of the sermon. And the whole devel- ti
opment, after the well-known max- U
ner of this preacher. avoided the ab
trat and the so-called "scholarly'"
and was continuously and intensely e(
practical, designed at every point to I
be stimulating and helpful to the D
young men and women to whom it w
was addressed. . 0]
"The college presidents and other
b.ecalaureate , orators.'' said the 'S
preaeher. "tea ah nonsense when they c
bid young ien and women to look
with indifference on wvealth. Instead
of belittling the pursuit of it, they
should encourag,e it--always init
ing, of course, that the Lordship of
Christ be kept in view in all their a
making of money: and the Service of 0
Mani in all their handling and spelnd
ing of the money made. To be rich
involves no shadow of reproach, if the
money be made by hands of unsoiled n
honor and dispeiwed *by hands of ~
Christian love. In such hands, the
more money a man has, the
more and better serviee he '1. a:
be able to render-not only e
to his own generation. but t
o those that follow. And just sot
with education. office. influence, fame"
and power-with any and all such
tiln . Service doesn 't. necessarily ~
mean the rigid thrusting of all these
[EWBERRY GRADED SCHOOL. o
Xeellent Address by Prof. D. W. a
Daniel-The Fair Young Girls u
Who Received Diplomas. a
On Friday night the opera housa
is packed to its utmost capacity on
count of the annual exercises of a
e Newberry graded school. This t
s been the case on all former oc- a
sions of a similar nature, but it is ii
e general opinion among those who t
ve been accustomed to attend these 'n
ercises that the one held Friday e
nht was the best that the school t(
s ever had. iE
The night itself was ideal as there
is a full golden moon brightening d
the Southern skies and the beau-* a
of the scene gave an additional
asure to the balmy, delicious sum
-r night that seemed just to have g
me- in celebration of the graduation 0
ercises of eleven of Newberry's
riest, sweetest, and most lovable
ung girls.
The exercises. were opened with
ayer by Rev. J. E. James, which :
is followed by a song by the young
dy graduates. There were four C
ngs by these young ladies during t.
e eveneing, and all were beautiful
rendered and greatly enjoyed by
ose present. r
The salutatory was given by Miss
ary Frances Pool, and she seemed to
Le remembered everyone ifn her
,nsome happy manner of welcoming ;
e friends present, even The Idler
is remembered and given a special
elome and made to feel that a
arm friendship existed between the I
o. While it has not been reported
this office, yet, it is felt that the
aduating class of '09 has made a
irm friend of this unknown person,
ie Idler.
The class history was read by Miss
idie Dennis and she rehearsed in al
ry fascinating manner the history
the class from the first days, when
ey as little tots were brought to the
hool, up to now when they repre
nted the most captivating creature
t earth, the sweet girl graduate.
Miss Marion Higgins' recitation v
as gracefully rendered and well re- v
ived and in addition to being pre- c
nted with her diploma, she was giv
L a first grade certificate to teach N
hool.
The claas prophecy was a paper 1
ost ingenuously prepared by Miss <
aola Bedenrbaugh, and provoked
uch laughter and amusement as she I
Larmingly prophaesied what would be '
e future of each of her comrades. I
The class poem which was very
reet in its sentiments and well I
ritten was t>he production of Missi i
arnice Slight and was read by her.
The class will was composed by
iss Sue Porter and* showed much p
ought and ability, and was read by t
iss Etta Shelley. I
The valedictory was read by the
-st honor graduate, and was replete
ith beautiful sentiments expressed
.well chosen langdage. Miss Ernes-|1
ne Wicker is the -happy -winner of
(
e first honor.
The exercises by the young ladies
ere highly enjoyed but it must be
ifessed the feature of the evening I
as the address delivered by Prof. I
.W. Daniel, of Clemson college. It
as pronounced by all who heard it
ie of the best addresses ever deliv. t
-ed in this city. It was a most
holarly address and showed in what
ose touch t.he speaker was with the
oicest of English classics, and the
hl stand *of living to which his
eals and heart and mind were train
. "'The- Poetry of Life" might
ell be the subjeet of Prof. Daniel 'st
idress on Friday ev.ening. He sp)okei
the ehivalry of the South, the def
-enece of Southjern mnen to the women
'their country. and told in glowing :1
rms how these women had always
ost heartily deserved the love and.
~verence shown them by the men of
e South. He urged the young la-)
.es of the graduating class as well.
all the girls and ladies present to
-er keep in mind the high inheri
ne left them of the lovely lives of,
e women of the past generations as~
ll as of the present, that the honori
,juItly due the unerowned queens
r Dixie might still be lavished upon
im with such love and reverence
at it wrould coutinue to go down
rugh tile ages as proverbial among
outhrn people. He ured the youth
f the community to cultivate a love
E the beautiful, a -love for the high
nd noble in life, a desire to trample
nderfoot all tihat did not pertain to
deeper. stronger, and more steadfdst
>Ve for the pure and good.
Prof. Daniel's address was one that
ill have an abiding influence over
11 who -heard it and especially on
lose of tender years. It was a pity
11 the men and women, boys and girls
i this city could not have been at
ie opera house on Friday evening,
ot only for the excelle-nt graduating
cercises, but to have heard this mas
rpiece of an address by Prof. Dan
4.
Prof. W. A. Stuckey delivered the
iplomas to the eleven young ladies
nd the certificate to teach to Miss
[iggins.
The last session of the Newberry
raded schools has been a suecessful
ne. The teaehrs have all been faith4
al from the superintendent down
hrough the first grade, and it ic
meh to their credit that such has
een the case under the trying cir
umstances under which they have sc
'ell performed their duties, and thE
itizens have reason to expect that
e coming sessions will be crowned
ith even greater success in view ol
he great improvements whieb will b
dded and which have been so muel
.eeded for so long.
Diplomas were presented to the fol
owing young ladies who composec
he graduating class: Misses Mary
rances Pool, Etta Shelley, Mabe:
Villiamson, Marion Higgins, Bernici
ligh, Leola Bedenbaugh, Sue Porter
udie Dennis, Anna Dickert, Ernes
ine Wicker, and Lizzie Neel.
The music on this occasion- consist
d of five class songs by the elever
roung ladies nientioned above, ac
ompanied by Miss Jeanne Pelham or
he piano.
SUMTER CITIZEN A SUICIDEI
Er. J. H. Witherspoon Kills Him
self ,by Drinking Carbolic
Acid.
Sumter, June 4.-This communit3
ras shocked this morning when ii
7as learned that another of Sumter'
itizens had committed suicide. ' Mr
". H. Witherspoon, manager of th(
Vitherspoon Brothers' Furnitur(
ompany, deliberately took his owr
i.fe, about 8 o'clock this morning, by
rinking carbolic acid.
Last night Mr. Witherspoon boughi
our .ounces of carbolic acid, suppos
dly toj treat his little son's foot, thi
ioy having stuck a nail in his foot
yesterday he seemed to be in thae
est of spirits, and no one had any
dea that he contemplated such a ras]
et. T:his morning he was missei
rom his home, and wihen search was
ade, his lifeless body was found it
he toilet with an empty four-ounef
ttle marked carbolie, acid lyina
tearby.
No cause has been assigned t<
how why Mr. Witherspoon shouk4
ake his own life. He has been con
eeted with the Witherspoon Broth
rs' Furniture company-former:
Mailden Furniture company-foi
bout nine years, and has alway
>roven efficient and satisfactory. Hi
s survived by his wife, who was Mrs
1ila Strange, and one son, besides flu
aerous relatives here and in Darling
on county.
ROCKEFELLER A GOLF-FIEND
;tandard Oil Magnate Thinks Gamn'
Far More Interesting Than Fi
nancial Situation.
New York, JunIe 4.-Saying tha
he financial situation is not half at
nteresting as golf, John D. Rocke
teller returned here today from Ho:
Spins Va.. where he took Vrs
ockeeller fiva months ago for he)
iealth.
"We have had a splendid time,'
aid Mr. Rockefeller, "and Mrs
okefeller is mue'h better.''
Mr. Rockefeller was asked if ha
~ared to say anything regarding th
inancial situation.
"What do I know about the finan
-al situation?'' he replied. "'Why
inance can't he compared with golf
hope some day to be able to pla:
riood golf. I have played a good dea
> it in my life.'"
He spoke feeliugly of the recen
Iat.h of HI. HI. Rogers. '"it is sad
avr sad," he said.
F
A DANCE V
By Col. D.
Written for The Herald &
In The Herald and News of lac
Dickert's account of his trip wil
Dance With Death."
We have received the followik
on, which we take pleasure in pr
the brave Confederate boy and
Diokert has written:
Editor The Herald. and News:
count of our trip from Gen. Har
have no comment or criticism to
endeavors to make too much of
I only his companion; and natur
tried to do our duty as we saw it
ands of other Confederates won
stances.
Some may perhaps think the sto
the rehearsal of such scenes may
eration-to make it discredit thi
or noble manhood of the Confede
peculiar conditions-trying cire1
joint, or the people of this day,
pecially through which the wome
A words as to Col. Diekert. I,
him for about forty-five days, bui
most remarkable man in some re.
able companion, always full of I
stances. He was kindness itself,
hand, even at thi ri-! of his owi
for his open, frank, jolly, good n
him for his undaunted courage.
a man of judgment and sagacity
When we both started out I we
tie and wondered why it was ti
had been selected to undertake' t
ness. But the quick conception
in daring to ride through the er
sleeping soldiers and trust our
had a man to follow and not a
detect danger, and could concen
showing rare judgment and coolt
From a rollieksome boy~, he cound
ience at the least sign of danger,
guard. His thoughts were alway
Sown. A stranger to fear, I soon
me or leave me to my fate, as loi
defense. Were these not enough
were strong and steady-'ould
tremor-could take the life of a:
then lament over the incident as
I know nothing of his life for
I do know of him, I would judge
Gus Dickert his friend need nev
at his hands.
I1 shall eveir feel proud.that I has
on his trip, to share his trials an<
.and a.bove all, I shall ever be pr<
my friend. ~And nowr after thes
eating with one another through
other in the flesh and by the fire
plighted our troth, reviewed thos
some may present a gruesome p:
back the main points of this tril
the manhood in us for later ye
Copeland Bros.
Special attention is ralb d to the
>eautiful stock of goods at Copeland
-Bros. They have a very select line
bmad are oft2ring goods et a big re
duetion this week. Cprnencement
eason isthe time they wish to make
a big sale, and they have reduced
their prices acent ding. Courteous, ob
iging elerks will. aive their best at
enti<u- to all whio call.
~RED ZE:Is WILL
-AOL2 BIG REUNION
:XS :Ie. S. U.-\ call has been
isso 1SS ened by pomi?ent men in
Abbeville. Aniderson, Greenville,
reenwood. Newberry, Piekens, Oco
t eie. Laurens antd Union counties for
a meeting of representatives of tha
survior of aed Shirt organization,
1lTH DEATH
A. DickerL
News. All rights reserved.
,t Tuesday was concluded Col
h Mr. Sam W. Dixon,-'".A
g communication from Mr. Dix
inting as a deserved tribute to
is confirmation of what Col.
I have read Col. Dickert's ae
dee's camp to that of Hood's and
make other than that Col. Dickert
D hero of me., He was the 1-eader,
illy I obeyed his orders. We both
and neither did more than thous
d -ha ve done under like cireum
ry had better been left untold, as
have a bad tendency upon this gen
high aims, the lofty aspirations,
rate soldier. But still our were
inistances. The times all out of
should understand the ordeals, es
n of the South had to pass.
only had the pleasure of knowing
during that time I found him the
;pects I ever knew. He was -a I V
ife under the most trying circum
always w-iling to yield a helping
i life. I soon learned to love him
ature; then to respect and admire
He was eve- a -boy by nature, but
by temperament and environment.
s often amazed at !his boyish prat
at one of his mirth-lovi'ng nature
is dangerous and important busi
of determined courage he showed
emy 's vast camp of thousands of
Cate to luck, %onvinced me that I
boy. His ear was always alert to
trate every faculty in an instant,
ess under desperate cireumstances
ehange to man of age and exper
and could never be thrown off his
s more about my welfare than his
discovered he would never desert '
g as he cou'ld lift an arm in my
to make me love him? His nerves
Look death in the face without a
man without the bat of an eye,
if he 'had lost, a friend.
the past 45 years, but from what
that tihe man that once could call
er fear treachery or ill-treatment
a the honor of accompanying him
i dangers and gain his confidence,
ud to know I could truly call 'him
e 45 long years of only communi
our thoughts, each has found the
side of 'his hospitable 'home re
e harrowing experiences, which to
eturebut truly to us as we look
;>were a large factor in moulding
Respeetfully,
Sanm W. Dixon.
whieh was so effective in 1876 in as
sisting Wade Hampton to rid the
State of the republican administra
tion. It is proposed. to have this
meeting of county delegations in An
derson on June 24 to arrange a big
reunion of all the Red Shirts in An
gust. Trble purpose is to effect a
permanent organization, which will
hold annual reunions.
SGermany has 82 sanatoria for tuber
-'ulosis, wh-ich hold over 20,000 poor
consumptives; the cost of each sana
torium is about $100,000. Through
organized effective methods, Germany
has reduced the death rate from con
sumption by one-half throughout the
nation. In the German army, tuber
eulosis has diminished 42 per cent.
during the past 20 years (from 3.3
per cent. per thousand to 1.9 per cent.