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L CLEMSON CO3DIENCEMENT ENDS. Senator Tillnan Tells of 3-ovement to Establish Clemson College. Clemson College. June 13.-The fin al program of the fifteenth commence ment of Clemson college was renderer. today. Senator Johnstone to Graduates. Senator Alan Johnstone, of New berry, chairman of the board of trus tees. made a few remarks to the grad uating class and congratulated them ,upon having received the degree of bachelor of science and conclided with these words of advice: "May 87 years be given to each member of this class." There were 87 graduates who are about to be sent on a long jour ney of life. He admonished them not to become partisans, but when strug gling for the good things of this life to remember the Scriptural exhorta tion to "seek ye first the Kingdom of 'God and all these things shall be ad ded unto you." The dipiomas were presented by President Riggs, and as each student stepped forward to receive this, hi's evidence of faithfulness, he was greet ed vith prolonged applause. Senator Tillman Speaks. "Ladies and Gentlemen: My physi cian has forbidden me to make a \speech, but I can not on this occasion refrain from expressing to you my great pleasure at being here, and, above ali, to return to you thanks for the heartiness of your welcome. I shall not take long, but there are some things I think ought to be said, and if my strength holds out I will at tempt, to say them. Our honorable president of the board of trustees has spoken of Mr. Clemson's dream and of his vision years ago. I also had a dream and a vision, and will tell you of it. In 1885, twenty-gix years ago, the 5th day of next August, I attended the joint meeting of the State Grange and Sate Argricultural society, at Ben nettsville, in Marlboro county. I of fered a series of resohlttions tgere, which were not adopted by the meet-' ing. but the speech I made on this oc casion met with such a spontaneous outburst of approval from the assem ibled farmers of the State -that I felt sufficiently encouraged to march for ward along the line I had mgrked out. Urged Separate College. "That fall I wrote a series of letters for the News and Courier, which was then the leading paper of the State and reached almost every farm house. In ,these articles I advocated' a differ ent education from that which we had in the State. I urged the establisha ment of a separate college, although the B'ennettsville resolutions had on ly demanded that the legislature es tablish a department in the Univer sity of South Carolina, which would be devoted to agriculture and mechan ical arts s'nd to which women would "be admitted. I have seen the time when I would enjoy very much talk ing to you. I have addressed thou sands and hundreds of thousands of my fellow citizens in this and in oth er States, and enjoyed 'the stimulus of a large audienca, but my mind will not respond to my will as it once did. Tells of Vision. "I will go on and tell you about my vision I dreamed that there ought to be a college for' boys and girls that would equip them for the battle of life; a college where d?e studies would "be not only Latin and Greek and the classics, bat such .as would ,prepare a man to make his bread and butter. .1 had a vision, not of this school, but of something like it; not of Winthrop, but something like it. I did not dream that this school would become what it is or that Winthrop would become what it is. I attended the comme'nce ment at Winthrop last week and saw 700 young women, your sist'ers. youi sweethearts. Well, Is there anything more to say? They -were there in ful) force and 'were the prettiest things] ever saw or ever 'expect to see again It is not often that a man is allowed to live and to see his dreams come true, and to my fellow members of the board of trustees and my co-workers in the State is due my realization o1 these dreams. "Now, young men, I had the good sense' and the good luck to find a good woman who was willing to hitch ui with me and who has trotted dowi - the road of life with me ever since.] consider my marriage the greatesi piece of luck I ever had. I want t< .say to you that if you will go and dc likewise, you ought to be successful for there is nothing in the world 5( inspiring as the love of a good, purl woman. rPresents Norris Medal. ."But I must proceed to do what came out here for, and if Mr. Alber McMichael Salley will come upon th rostrum I will award to hxn the medal Mr. Salley, I wish you would put i on and let us see how handsome yo~ look. Now turn yourself around, fo there a: m somne girls up yonder wh4 may w s~ ~r. see you. presentin~ you this medal I want to have a few words to say about how you' got it and whence it came. Since I have beer here my mind has been busy thinking about the men who have helped uq plan and work for this college Thre' of them are no more. I speak of the life trustees, Col. D. K. Norris, the Hon. R. E. Bowen and Capt. John E Bradley. These three life trusteec have ceased their labors and have crossed that bourne to which we are all hastening. "You are not near enough to it t< realize or consider it as yet, but ] will soon be there and join these men Col. D. K. Norris was a ian who lov ed the college and worked for it da3 and night. While he was a trustee hE helped to plan and build it, and he at much as any other trustee did his ful duty to bring about the results whict you see ;bout you. If 'you will -vea this medal %onorably which I trus and know you will, because I knov !he countf you are from and the breed to which you belong; I know you: famly and people and the -stoek frOU which you came; I hope that you wil occupy the highest pu*ition to whict you may aspire. Greetings to Parents. "And now, young friends, I want t( ask you to take home to your parent, my greetings, and say .to them tha Clemson college has made you wha you are; that it has afforded you thE opportunity to develop your highes powers. If, in after life, you wil climb to the top of the ladder, that i; all I ask. It is 'nor given to ever: man to succeed. All men can't b( senators or governors, but every mai can be a good citizen, good husban and a good father. And if you will re member this and let it be an inspira tion to you to your future career, tha .you :went,to Clemson; that you at leas learned how to obey orders. Althougl 1I have a recollection of April Fool' Day, when some did npt, you will al ways be proud of the fact of you] years at Clemson, and if, in after life when you have cliTpbed high, it can b( said, here goes a Clemson boy, a Poo boy that Clemson has helped to edu cate that is all I ask of you. I asl God's blessing on you all." Tribute to Dr. Knapp. President Riggs spoke feelingly a the late Iir. Knapp. He said: "Ou lamented friend, Dr. Seaman A. Krfapl when he spoke from this rostrun about a year ago, said in order,to sue ceed you must out-think and out-wor: the other fellow, and that is true, bu you must do it fairly and kindly, as h< did. He out-thought all others isni plan ning new ways to help our agricultur al people. .He out-worked all other in helping to alleviate their hard 1o1 f out of the senior class should corn even a single Dr. Knapp, the cost a Clemson college from, its very incep tion until now would be. justified tV the State and nation\a tnousand time over." The meeting of the trustees was hel this afternoon. At the regular annua meeting in July the matter of the Pee Ded station will be considered. Ther will be additions to some of the build ings and other improvements made b the beginning of the next session. NEWS OF WHITIIE. Tiree Fires in . One . Week-Barn: Tenant House-Social Func tions-Personals. Whitmire, June 15.-Mr. T. Cofiel Jeter, who has had a position in th Palmetto National bank in Columbi since last Novembexr, has returned t his work. Mr. Jeter tes been her for 10 days visiting his parents, M: and Mrs. S. A .Jeter. Miss F'rances Jeter is at home agai2 Last week she renewed old acquaini ances, formed new on-es and eajove 'the many pleasures of a commecE ment at Due West. WIi'le in Du West Miss Jeter was the gu-est c Prof. and Mrs. Edgar Long. Mrs. Clarence Jeter and children,~ Carlisle, are 'visiting her brother, D R. R. Jeter and family. IMrs. and Mrs. William Dunca spent Sabbath with Mr. and Mrs. 3 E. Abrams. Rev. R. E. Mood spent last week i his home in Spartanburg. H, attent ed Wofford commencement while i the city. Mr. and Mrs. Smythe, of Buckheal Fairfield county, are spending son: time with Mrs. Eliza Nance and chi dren. Miss Kathrine Falwell, a traine nurse, from Chester, has been hei for two weeks with her 'friend, Mr A. M. Watson. .Miss Falwell nurse Mrs. James Bishop during a very tr; ing illness last fall. She made mar friends in our little town who are gis to see her come on a friendly visit. Mrs. A. M. Watson gave a delighitfi at home in honor of Miss Kathrir Falwell last Tuesday evening. SMiss Sarah Fant, after a pleasal ~ stay with friends and relatives hey NINE U1 THE Nine days commen 24at 11:55 p.m, we Goods, Muslins, Whi Rompers, Umbrellas, wear, Union Made C Damask, etc. $3,000 worth of medium ai broidery Flouncings, with bani will pay you to see the differer mean business, but positively : realize that the public has bee are sincere we will show you c as to have a salesman. :1500 y Our cost mark is 1 A For example: If a piece of to find, as you will readily see you will again easily see A is is marked ^14 seli* Iic By loc means the same as the s whic] - buyer is invited to a similar sa about 24th, and the ready cas] Remember the date, Saturd - after the sale, as we will marl change any article that is not Be on hand the 17th. If yo r you will have no trouble. T E Nexi has returned to her home in Newber- Miss Mazi iry. ing her aun SMr. Edgar Fant was in town Sab- Miss Mat1 .bath. Miss Inez I DMrs. Zach Wright, of Denmark, i Lou Scott] .spending some time with her .daugh- day in Whit ter, Mrs. Robert Duckett. ney hotel. Rev. 0. A. Jeffcoat attended the re- 'Prof. R. .union at Little Rock and spent sever- college, was al weeks afterward visiting relatives Miss Lena in Arkansas. He is at home again, of last weel] Miss Lena Young has retruned from the commer a short trip to Goldville. rian college Mr. and Mrs. James Tidmarsh spent - Saturday and Sabbath with her rela- Fei tives at Blairs. There wil Mrs. Adams, of Laurens, is spend- Inext Saturc ing a while with her daughter, Mrs. jthe benefit P. B. O'Dell. ' eran churc] ~*Mrs. Win. Riser and little Miss Nora be pr.esent Cofield visited Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Co field last week. Mr. Robt. -Hardin and Miss Mariej Vhe Hera Hardin, of Chester, after a pleasant of a very visit to Miss Frances Jeter, have re- Turnipseed turned home. which she One day last week Mr. W. M. Eng- order for a lish, who lives just over into Union paper. In i county. discovered about 4 o'clock in at home we the morning that his barn was ablaze. quotation w dThe barn which was a large and coin- friends. SI partively new one, a large amount of country I 1 corn. fodder, peas, farm implements, of home." detc., six mules and seven cows, were Igood Newb burned. The next night a smaller thy exampi Ybarn containing horse food, was burn-- paper borr ded and about three nights afterward a the follov i tenant house on the place suffered a Iour subscr like fate. al and true Mrs. Geo. A. Swygert. of Peak. after Jos. B. Co Sa.w r ay with her sister, Mrs. gentleman. tGeo. Donio ~s, has returned to her edpies of t' not continu .1 AYS Cos BEII cing Saturday 17th and cl will offer our entire stocl te Goods, Foulards, Silks, ( Hosiery, Men's Odd Pant. veralls, white and blue, I id high grade Shoes and Oxfords. $5 Is to match, former price of these was ice between cost and selling price of t aot one article sold at cost before or faked so much by so-called cost salec ur cost mark which will make it as ea ards Val Lace at 1 cent a yard. COST MARK .2 3 4 5 6 7 8 F C E H I L X 45 in Embroidery Flouncing is marked L is 7 and 8 is 0, which is 70c. Or if a 1, I is 6 and H is 5, and three togethei king at your paper you will find A is I is $1.00. We mark every thing that e by a big wholesale ho'use in Baltimc talks up ther'e at closing out sales, h< y 17th to Saturday 24th, for positiv all other goods that come in under e atisfactory, but positively will not re can't remember the cost mark clip it D Ioor to Exchange] S.ber, of Peak, is visit ,Mrs. Geo.~ Douglass. e Bann Browning and Me obbns visited Miss Sarah Last week. They spent a nmire, stopping at the Fin . Thomas, of Newberry SP CA in Whitmire last week. ________ .Yong spent several days Sin Clinton. She attended 4t.Bean eenrent in the Presbye- SQ.Ga n ~tival for Church. 2ad3Q.G .1be an ice cream festival 13ncGryE ay night at Mollohon for gic ryE ,f Smmer Memorial Luth- 8Q.Gaanz .The public is invited to Fo iet and help a worthy cause.LitOnp Frc m Manila. Nwlt4i-a id and News is in receipt~ i ausi pleasant letter from Mrs. (nee Miss Lulie Hunt) inj LiteSxsld ncloses postoffice money Nwsyei a year's subscription to the Facanwht iew of her wide popularity CoaNekc, know she will excuse a FoEaewa hic. will interest her manyNoetsse ie says: "In this faraway ong for the general ne~ws Another thing that thisSeU 3rrian abroad sets a wor ein, and which hits news w~ers at home a lick, is g,wic ls hosthat A l I "Our mutual friend, Mr. oley a former NewberryPvee very kindly gives his ie paper1toQt,.butue can e to depriveQi. GfrayeEna I SALE IVE osing Saturday June :, consisting of Dress :hildren's Dresses and , Men's Shirts, Under .ace Curtains, Table 00 worth of 27 and 45 inch Em $1.25, 98c, 69c, and ,50c. It iese. This is no fake sale, we after the 9 days are up. We that to convince you that we, sy for you to wait on yourself 9 0 D 8 R Repeater $2 the cost is an easy matter pair of Shoes is-marked,. CSt $M.4 ALW T.0 is $1.65. If a piece of goods , is naught R Repeater, which comes in undet this mark. Our re, and expects to leave on or nee we have this 9 days sale. ely nothing will be sold at cost ne mark. We will gladly ex fund money. out and bring it with you andf Bak. Me. At The Ten Cent Store. LSALE SATURDAY - White Dish Pans...................25c :eled Boiler...................---25c meled Tea Kettle.......... ...... ....25C1 y Enameled Coffee Pot.............5 ameled Wash Pan...... ..... .... ... -ro meled Pie Plates..............-.----5c - Buckets............ .............oc welve o'clock. ece of each kind to a custonmer. d Knitted Ties.... ..................10c .sh Ties.................... - ----rc colors and fancy tops...............rc Lies' Collars........................0o Belting ust in..................... ioc Large and small beads............ ...o: , Crockery and Glassware, Notions and is and "Save the Difference." and "Save the Difference." rson lOc. Co. Me At the Ten Cent Store.