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CLEMSON CONFERENCE. Interchange of Ideas on Agricultural and Educational Interests of In estimable Value. Columbia, May 11.-Speaking of the agricultural conference held at Clemson yesterday, Commissioner Watson said today: "I have been most deeply gratified at the result of the conference held yesterday at Clemson college. I re gard the conference and the action taken thereat as perhaps the longest an most effective step taken for the rapid and fullest development of the agricultural resources of this State. as well as for iftprovement of future educational efforts in many years. "For the past three years the agen cies working for the upbuilding of the agricultural industry of South Carolina have been getting the maxi mum results, in fact, results shown by no other State perhaps in the Union, but the work has recently de veloped so rapidly that the time has arrived when, although full coopera tion, without overlapping and perfect harmony was prevailng, it has be come necessary for all of the agencies operating in these fields to thorough ly understand each what the other is doing, and going forward in their re spective spheres with a view to prac tical and lasting and substantial re sults. "In the conference yesterday there was not even the slightest sugges-. .tion of -petty jealousy, but the whole atmosphere of the meeting from first to last breathed- of .the spirit of prog ress and the earnest desire on the part of every agency to make greater. and more effective efforts than we have yet seen. Clemson college is al ready doing a magnificent work and has laid the foundation upon which present-day development has been based. Following this . meeting the college authorities intend' to inaugu rate and vigorously prosecute new and needed lines of work that have heretofore not received ettention from any source for the reason that there have been so many other things de manding immediate and undivided at tention. "Dr. Knapp, that . distinguished 'father of agriculture,' expressed to *me returning from Clemson his ex treme gratification at ,the harmony of spirit and of cooperation and coordi nation prevailing, and indicated that * he and his forces would be found henceforward in line, working as he always works, for 'work' and 'results' are his watchwords, .to make' South Carolina the object lesson State in the United States for real progress in intelligent and business-like agricul tural effort." Superintendent Swearingen's Opinion. State Superintendent of Educ.ation Swearingen daid: "The agricultural conference at Clemson college was, in my opinion, a significant meeting. It was partici pated in by educators, scientists, practical ~ asiness men and high of ficials of' the State and national gov ernments. It brought together for the first time the representatives of all the agricultural interests and all the agencies at work for the better ment and enrichment of rural life. It attracted the attention of the gover nor, of the na,tional State farm dem onstration workers, .of the president of th-e universiay, of the president of the State Normal school, of the com mission of agriculture, of the State r high schoI inspector, of the president of the Corn Breededs' association, and of the State department of education. "This interchange of ideas between so many men working for education 6 al improvement must promote a bet ter understanding of problems and purposes and of better appreciation, of the. mauy-sided york all are at tempting~ to perform. South Carolina is an agricultural State. The farmer is her most representative citizen. He produces her wealth and must direct her energies into channels of im provement. For a century to come he will wield the dominant influence in her industrial, social and educational problems, and any effort which uni lies and harmonizes the men and in stitutions interested in agricultural betterment is worthy of consideration. "Dr. Knapp emphasized the need of leadership on the farm. In this, he is like James J. Hill, the great construc tive genius of the Northwest. He fur ther emphasized the demand for in ligence in handling the many ques tions confronting the farmer and in this he is like Dr. McDonald, the great educator of Ontario. For nearly two decades Clemson college has been training the young men of the State - in agriculture. For fifteen years Win throp college has been teaching young women practical methods of putting agriculture in the elementary school. Of late years the farm dem onstr.mion and ;.arm management bu reaus of the national department of agriculture have been carrying their nessages to the farmer in his field. Last year five counties undertook Boys' Corn club work, and the suc cess of a lad in Marlboro county has led to- the organistion of these clubs in 35 counties in which a membershi of over 3,000 has been enrolled. Tb farm extension work of Clemson ha proved so successful that the boar of trustees are now offering th schools of the State a special man t ,Introduce agricultural courses. Wit him there will also be associated specialist in animal husbandry, an these men are prepared to take sciei tific methods to every schol houi where the patrons and teachers wis to attempt agricultural instructioi The conference thus had a direi bearing on the . elementary schoc the lyigh school, and the agricultur. college. The forces it represented ai preeminently educational, becaus thoughtful men agree that our chi( need today is a larger number of ii telligent, independent farmers wl own their homes and do the own work. With a soil and climal equal to any in the world, it is hig 'time that South Carolinians shoul begin to apply business methods o the farm. The education that is need ed does not belong exclusively to tb school room, but the school room i unquestionably one of the best mean of reaching, beautifying and elevatin the home. The authorities of Clei son college have begun a work whic is fraught with unlimited possibilitie. Personally I greatly enjoyed the meel ing. It is worth any man's time t visit Clemson, inspect its class room and laboratories, meet its faculty an, catch a glimpse of the 600 cadets wh are soon to aid in the industrial, agri cultural, educational and social acti vities calling for intelligent work." COL. . S. NEWMAN DEAD. Prominent Educator an AgriculturiE Passes Away at Walhalla. Walhalla, May 12.-Col. J. S. Ne-w man, one of the best known educator and practical farmers of South Carc lina, died at his home here last nigh about 9 o'clock, at the age of 74 year He had been in failng health for som time, but the news of his death cam as a distinct shock to the people c Walhalla, as no one thought his cor dition was of a critical nature. H had been up and about his home dui ing the day. He had suffered for som time from Bright's disease and sevei al months ago developed a cancei The former, however, was the it mediate cause of his death. Col. .Newman was a' native of Vii ginia, having been born in Orang county, that State, in 1836, his pai ents being James and Mary Scol Newman. For. many years he wa associated with Clemson college, a professor of agriculture and directo of the experiment station, which posi ions he filled with credit to himse] and to that great institution. Severa years ago he resigned these positions retiring from his long service as a: edlucator and receiving from the Car negie fund, set aside for that purpost an annual pension of $1,200. On hi retirement from active service a Clemson college Mr. and Mrs. New man moved to Walhalla, where the purchased a small farm just withi the corporate limits of -the town. Thi little tract of land stands today a a memorial to the practical know] edge'of this great agriculturist, as t all gardening. From centre to cii cumference it is indeed a veritab] garden spot, both in point of 'beaut and utility. Col. Newman was not oi ly able to do things in practical fai ing and demonstration, but he was th author of several' valuable works o agriculture and horticulture and bi was the disseminator of a var amount of practical knowledge, whic has done much to raise the standar of agriculture in Oconee -and othe counties of the State. He was a val uable citizen and his death will b keenly felt. Broad in his views, kin in disposition and filled with a burr Ing desire to be of benefit to his fel lowman, he drew to him as personw friend and ardent admirer all wh knew him. Col. Newman leave his wife an several children- to mourn his deat] C. 0.' Newman, now associated wit Clemson college, is one of his son: This afternoon the body of the de ceased was sent to Pendleton, froi which place the funeral . took placi the interment being in the cemeter of the Old Stone church. Col. Nem man was a stanch Episcopalian at the funeral services were conducte by his pastor, the Rev. L. E. Hubbar< rector of the Episcopal churches Clemson, Walhalla and Seneca. TWO GO TO CHICKANAUQA. First Regiment Already Designate Optional With Second. Columbia, May 13.-Adjutant Get eral Boyd was authorized .by the we department today to send two ireg ments to the encampment at Chike mauga. The 3d regiment has already bee designiated. h is optional with the 2 regiment between Anderson an Chickamauga. This is left with Cc Cox, of the regiment. The 1st reg ment will go to Greenville or Spaa tanburg. P LODGE DiRECTORY. d Woodmen of the World. h Maple Camp, No. 437, W. . W., almeets every first and third Wednes d day eveLing at 7.45 o'clock. Viit. ing brethren are cordially welcome. I -I D. D. Darby, h T. Burton, Clerk. C. C. ot Newberry Camp, No. 542, W. 0. W, ' meets cvery second and fourth 'Wed e nesday night in Klettner's Hall, at 8 o'clock. B. B. Leitzsey, C. C. J. J. Hitt, Clerk. e e1 Amity Lodge, No. 87, A. F. I I Amity Lodge, No. 87, A. F. YM , d meets (-very first Monday night at 8 ao'cock in Masonic Hall. Visiting brethren cordially invited. e Harry W. Dominick, S J. W. Earhardt, W. M. S Secretary. g Signet Chapter, No. 18, R. A. M. Signet Chapter, No. 18, R. A. M., Imeets every second Monday night at 8 o'clock in Mas.onic Hall. s Fred. H. Dominick, Harry W. Dominick, E. H. P. Secretary. Golden Rule Encampment. Golden Rule/Encampment, No. 23, L 0. 0. F., will meet at Klettner's Hall the 4th Momday night in each t month at 8 o'clock. W. 0. Wilson, Chief Patriarch. W. G. Peterson, Scribe. Pulaski Lodge. t Pulaski Lodge, No. 20, I. 0. 0. F., . will meet Friday night, May 13, e I i Klettner's' Hall, at 8 o'clock. Let e etery member attend. C. G. Blease, - W. G. Peterson, Noble - Grand. e Secretary. e NOW IT'S DOCTOR ROOSEVELT. Another Title Conferred on America's ~Wonderful Ex-Executive. eBerlin, May 12.-Upon former President Ro.osev-elt was. today con ferred, by tlie University of Berlinl, s the honorary degree 3 of' .Doctor of SPhilosophy. Emperor William lbon r ored the occasion with his presenc.. It was the first time that him maj Sesty had graced a conferment, and 1 the courtesy was significant in view cf the fact that the German is in Smourning for the monarch's uncle, -King Edward. The ceremony of con ferring the degree was staged and s conducted with impressive simplicity. t Many other notable persons were present, in' addition to the members of the royal family. The Aula was Sfilled to its capacity of 1,200 persons sby the faculty of the university, stu s dents and guests. Rector, Frich Schmidt orened the program by giv o ing an outline of the life,of Mr. Roose .velt, from the time he was a delicate e child until he became an African Nim yrod. <RAILROAD FOR SALUDA. n Attractive Proposition Submitted to e Business Ken. Ii Saluda, May 12.-A gentleman, d whose name for the present is with r held from the public, wa.s in Saluda -yesterday, and submitted a proposi e tion embracing the terms upon which I he g3iarantees this towin a railroad L in short order if the conditions are L- met by the citizens of the town and I surrounding community. The prop 0 osition has been taken under advise ment, and the proper steps have been d taken to ascertain if the gentleman I can deliver the goods on the terms Le h prescribes. If it be found that he acan it is quite probable that his de Smands will be met at a very early nday. 'Twenty citizens will guarantee the Sbonus. he asks and all subscriptions rwill be made payable to this commit d tee, so that their liability ini the first dinstance will be reduced in accord 9.nce with the sum subscribed by Ltothers. . The point from which the road is to be built will not be divulged until all plans for its construction shall have been completed. The road is to Lbe built from some point on an exist Ing railroad either south or west of Saluda. Pity 'Tis 'Tis True. "I defy any one to name a field of n r iro in which men do not receive d more consideration than women!" d exclaimed the orator at a suffragette 1..meeting. 1"The chorus," murmured some irre sponsible person.-Lippincott's Mag No Other Candy Takes the place of Nun nally's. It's first in the hearts of the candy lovers of the South because it's so supremely good and pure. bonbons and choc olates always come to you deliciously fresh because we receive almost daily express shipments from Atlanta. Gilder & Weeks, An Extra-Ordinary Coffee Pot At an Ordinary Price All the world loves good coffee. All the world can have it ig the Romeo, Coffee Pot, which combines the best principles of all methods of coffee making. No frills or contraptions to keep clean or get out of order. There is nothing added to the price - of the Romeo Coffee Pot just be the Pot adds qlpityto the Conee. Size to fie Your Fami!y R-_mro Coffee in -n oe 0 Po0t i sf *i.i co? -.in-ation that -sures suc cess;* ot some : 1Imes utalways. E. . ANE & CO While They Last. A limited number of slightly used $95 High Grade Organs for only $5S 50. These organs appear near new and are warranted to last a long lifetime Terms of sale givex. on ap plication. Write for catalog stating terms d esired This is an opportu Snity of a life time to possess a fineor - gan at about cost. Answer quick, fo ~such bargains don't last long Address: Malone's Music flouse, ~Columbia, S. C. Pa,sand Oigans Wil Promote Beauty. Women desiring beauty .get w'on derful help from Bucklen's Arnica Salve. It banishes pimples, skin1 eruptions, sores andhoils. It makes the skin soft and velvety. It glori fies the face. Cures sore eyes, cold sores,; cracked lips, chapped hands. Best for burns, scalds, fever sores, cuts, bruises and piles. 25c. at W. E. Pelham & Son's. The Newi NE At the Close of Condensed F RESOURCE~S. Loans and discounts 5 Furniture and Fixtures Overdrafts secured and unse cured Bonds and Stocks Cash and due from Banks 40f Paid JAMES MCINTOSH, President. W GL2 Do you- war If so, you any" But if you Clear Lead that will oi a few cent the.dingy k Mayes' E "HOUSE OF A 11 WATCH FOR THE SERIAL STOEI ERALD AND NEWS IN A SHORT It Will be to 1 P. F. B, Subtribe NOW to 11 EPORT 0 >erry Say WBERRY, S. the Business Now om Report to State B4 69,495.25 Capital 2,275.00 Undivided Deposits 1,758 60 Notes and 680.00 ed 59,437.65 33,646.50 On Savinss S SS! it just Glass? can buy it vhere. want a, nice, Blon Gass Iiy cost you s more than 1i, COMetI ook StoreI ROUSAND THINGS." THAT WILi APPEAR IN THE rour IntereSt-1 to CalRn EXTER &S WBERRY, S. C. Before placing yo order f?wany tery work inGran, ite or Marble. Our SNew Designs will e Herald ad News. F ings B C. ember 16, 1909. mk Examiner LI ABILITIES. $ 50,000.00 Profits 27,013.63 250,632.87 Bills Rediscount 6,000.00 $333,646.50 Deposits E NORW6OD Casbier.