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_ ? ??????^? ????^ ^????^ it cue Lin, srmsee s? ~ newberbt, s. c. Friday, vpkil ?, i?i.?. twice a week, $i,>o a ieab. F ASYLUM HEAD DR. G. F. SARGENT XARYLANDER SUCCEEDS Sl'PT. STRAIT NEXT 3I0STH. <tov. Manning: Announces His Choice For Superintendent of the State Hospital For the Insane. Tl':e State. George F. bargent, M. D., an expert in the care and treatment of the insane, was yesterday appointed by Gov. Manning as superintendent of the ^State hospital for tibe insane. Dr. Sargent will succeed T. J. Strait, M. D., of Lancaster. The appointment will take effect Way 10. Gov. Manning on Tuesday made the following announcement: "I have appointed Dr. George F. Sargent superintendent of the State hospital for the insane. I !';ave taken ihis action after several weeks' endeavor to find the man best fitted by straining, experience and equipment Li' 'for this position; one wf.:o is an exm pert in mental disease and care of the insane." Thirty-Six Years Old. Mk Dr. Sargent is 36 years old and has been married two years. He was gra<l Puatea from the College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, in 1903. He served for two years as an assistant physician at tfce Worcester State hospital for the Insane at Worcester, ^ Mass. For some time he served as an assistant physician at Che Northern Michigan State hospital for the insane at Traver, Mich. Since 1907 Dr. Sargent has served as assistant physician at tfce Sheppard and Enoch Piatt hos pital 'for the insane in Maryland. '-Dr. Sargent was fcighly recommended for the position by many well known' physicians," said Gov. Manning Tuesday. "He was recommended 1 by Drl Burch, superintendent of the | Sheppa'^d and Enoch Piatt hospital; Dr. Muiison, of the Northern Michigan ! hospital,', Drs. Heard and Barker, of; John 5. "HAnlnns fhnsr?it.fll Baltimore Ak and by p'r. A. P. Herring, secretary of ^Lthe Mainland lunacy commision." HUW\ Manning said that he had alBready discussed the apointment of Dr. WSargent .with Dr. Strait. "I told Or. W Strait that Dr. Sagent was to tak? charge of the hospital on May 10,! H i W said the governor. Regents Met Thursday. I The board of regents of the asylum r met in Columbia on Thursday, when J tteey were officially informed of tbe selection of Dr. Sargent as superin- j tendent. Dr. Strait was appointed su- | perintendent of the hospital more than ! a year ago by former Gov. Blease, to , succeed J. W. Babcock, M. D., who had resigned. Several weeks ago Gov. Manning informed Dr. Strait that it was I-is intention to select a new superintendent for the institution. Since that j limp Or?v Manning lias been studvinsr: the proposition very carefully. Many physicians have been considered. Several well known specialists in mental! diseases came to Columbia for conferences with Gov. Manning. The gov- j ernor believes that he has selected t'-e very best man available for the position. He believes that Dr. Sargent i is well equipped to carry forward the work of improving tfce conditions at the asylum. 'The last general assembly -voted a special tax of one-haif mill to erect new building and improve the old plant. THE CITY SCHOOL OX FIELD DAY Field day was a great event for the city school children. They all entered into t'je spirit of the occasion with great enthusiasm. In spite of the fact that the city schools did not compete for the points awarded oil exhibits, they all made creditable showings, and made\ large scores of points in other events. Newberry High school led all ot'.er high schools with 71 points. TC.ere was an error in the last issue of the ? i-i-A ? . V> ? papers its "to puuiL5 v>vii uy ouuuuatj Street and Speers Street schools. The correct count shows tJbat Speers Street won 62 points and Boundary Street f><5 points. Speers Street exceeded all others in the number of points on literary contests. West End won 10 points. FILLS YACANilES IN TWO COUNTIES THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION HOLDS MEETING. Superintendents For Berkeley and For Newberry Counties Are Elected. State Teachers* Certificates. j The State, 7tJb. The State board of education in session here yesterday elected Isaac de C. Porcher superintendent of education for Berkeley county and S. J. Derrick superintendent of education for Newberry county. Friday, May 7, was set as the date for holding the spring examinations for teachers at t'.'.e count; ! seats. i The legislation affecting education | passed at the recent session of t:. e leg| islature was considered and the board indorsed the local option compulsory j euucauoil law as a. must utsu auit; ; i ginning " and expressed the hope that 1 as many school districts as possible will avail themselves of the law for the new scholastic year. State Certificates. ! The board will now be able to issue j State teao ers' certificates. Graduates i of accredited colleges in this State ! : will 2-et State teacher's certificates ! only when they teach in some other State and graduates of accredited j schools in other States which recip- ! | rocate with Soutu Carolina will be ! given State teachers' certificates when , teaching in this State. Credit will be I allowed by the board for the summer ! so'uool work in 1914. i The list of State high schools was i i gone over and the money appropria| ted by the State as aid to these schools i will be paid out in May. The boards of education for the various counties were appointed for the term beginning April, 1915. Scholarships. > The committee on scholarships submitted the following report: "The undersignea committee, ap? ; pointed to investigate the standing of j | scholarship students at State institu- i . uons, Deg leave to maxe tne ioiiowmg recommendations: "1. That no scholarship should exi tend beyond a period of four years. "2. That State adopted text books j should be a basis for questions for j scholarship examinations. "3. That the examination questions should cover at least three years higii sd' ool work. "4. That members of one family ! should not be the recipient of several ; scholarships if there are other eligi- j i bles. I "5. 'f at scholarships should he i awarded for meritorious work ratl:er 11-' an on competitive examination." The board named a committee to | consider the revision of the system of examination and certification of teachers with the view of securing a more. ; flexible and effective system. Antfprsnn po11p?p was addpri trv the list of accredited colleges. j The board recognized the liberal pol! icy of t!':e legislature in making ixtj creased appropriations for t:':e schools j and expressed the ho^ that they will ! see the day wi'.:en the per capita exj penditure will be at least as much as | $25 per wfcite pupil. At present it is j a little over $14 per capita. ' EITEL FRIEDRHH INTERXS UNTIL WAR IS OVER j ed to him the written announcement of his decision. Captain of German Cruiser Accept? the Inevitable and Notifies Washington?Relief Failed. "Washington, April 7.?Commander Ti.ierichens of the German auxiliary j cruiser Prinz Eitel Friedricli, informed j the collector of customs at Newport j News early tonight that he desired to ; intern his ship in American waters for I the war, because relief wt' ic-h would ! have made possible a dash for t?':e sea | had failed to arrive. j The German captain delivered his I announcement in writing when Colj lector Hamilton boarded the Eitel j Friedrich vfith an imperative notice j from the Washington government that t&e time for his stay in the port of Newport News would expire at midnight and that he must leave American water by 4 o'clock on the morning of the 18th. Before the customs collector could deliver the message from WasfcinatAii rnrnnvjnHoi> ""P'n h An o ViQ?'d_ /^nriT rniTiirii nr nm KiriT Ml&Al uiunuL ur ncu men FOR SOOTH CAROLINA Will Hold Annnal Convention in Newberry?Program and Preparations Made for Entertainment of Visiting Red Men. MONDAY, APRIL 12 8:00 I\ JL Public Meeting: in Newberry Operu House Presiding Officer?Dr. J. Wm. Folk. 1. Music ...Newberry Cornet Band t~* D TT*/I T7V 1 1 Ar> xt'i Ar VmrKor-,"* z. rrayer ricv, n.u. t uicmuuci, uvi?, 3. Address of Welcome on Behalf of City Hon. Z. F. Wright, Xewberry 4. Address of Welcome on Behalf of Bergell Tribe, Xo. 24, Hon. H. H. Elease, Xewberry Music Address of Welcome on Behalf o: Catteecftee Council, Xo. 4. Mrs. M. G. Johnson, Xewberrv 6. Address of Welcome on Be':alf of Ancient F. A. Masonry, Hon. C. P. Barre 7. Address of Welcome cn Behalf of Knights of Pythias, Hon. John B. O'Xeall Holloway S. Address of Welcome on Behalf of the State *Hon. Cole. L. Blease, Columbia ( 9. Response to Address of Welcome Hon. A. E. Hill, G. S., Spartanburg 1 A DACr*Ar>f A 4 r\ l A r\ f & 1 /^ATTI & jl{j, ncopvyiioc lvj umuivoo vi ?? v* * Mrs. Memminger, Gt. Prophetess, Charleston 11. Address: Hon. Thos. H. Jefferies, Atlanta, Ga., Representing Great Inco':onee 31. Amusements at Opera House Kindness of (Mr. H. B. Wells TUESDAY, APRIL 13 9:30 A. M. Twenty-second Session of Great Council Imp. 0. R. M., called to order in Xevr Pnnrf- Hmiso 9:30 A. M. Seventh Session of G. C. Decree of Pocahontas called to order in Klettner's Hall 1:00 P. M. Adjourn for Dinner 3:00 P. M. Automobile Ride for Pocahontasses Assemble at Klettner's Hall A fin T> \T Pr?nfArrincr rtf TtoPTACi nf Pocahontas bv Catteechee Council, Xo. 4, in Klettner's Hall S: 30 P. M. Banquet by Bergell Tribe, Xo. 24 and Catteechee Council, Xo. 4, D. of P., at Willowbrook Park / COMMITTEE ON ARRANGEMENTS Cole. L. Blease J. M. Davis J. W. Folk Ed. Rodelsperger Otto Klettner J. H. Baxter E. H. Aull 0. S. Goree E. S. Blease Mrs. F. R. Hunter P. F. Baxter Mrs. R. P. Franklin .1 H Channell Mrs. J. M. Davis H. H. Blease Mrs. J. H. Chap'pell F. R. Hunter Mrs. 0. S. Goree iC. G. Blease Mrs. W. B. Johnson W. B. Johnson .Vrs. B. Livingston J. 0. Havird Miss Maud Caldwell .wis>b ikuiu 1 MENU ROAST TURKEY WITH CRANBERRY SAUCE BARBECUED PORK HASH CAROLINA HAM RICE POTATO SALAD CHICKEN SALAD CRACKERS BREAD CHEESE PICKLES OLIVES COFFEE PEACHES CAKE TOASTS HON. E. H. AULL, TOASTMAST;ER Invocation - Rev. Ed. Fulenwider _ _ - - - - o. D Grav nuui coo - ? ?i.Music Address - - - - Dr. J. P. Carlisle iMusic ? Address - Hon. Cole. L. Blease iMusic Address - Hon. Thos. H. Jefferies (And Others) Music *. i WESTERN DIVISION OF WOMAN'S .MISSIONARY UNION Program of Institute to Be Held at Denmark?All Organizations Are j Entitled to Two ueiegraies. The Western division of the Woman's Missionary union of South Carolina will hold an institute at Denmark on April loth and 16th. Reedy River association is in txns division, and all missionary organizations are entitled to send two delegates each to attend this meeting. It is earnestly hoped mnnv i ? n A+ oil An r? CAOI of I. I Liiat LiicLkiy y n not aiiy v/i uu; and bands will avail themselves of this opportunity for missionary information and enthusiasm. The super intendent of the association, the \ W. A. superintendent and the superintendent of the Y. P. S. are most anxious for Reedy River to be well represented. Especialy is it important ti at society presidents and leaders of bands attend. In order to enjoy tha full program, it would be well for j those going on the Southern raiiroaa to leave Newberry at 11:88, and t)':ose going on the C., X. and L. to leave at 9:30 on Wednesday. Send names to Mrs. F. V. James, Denmark. Tli3 program is as follows: Program of Western Division Institute. Thursday, 10 A. M. Devotions: A Woman's Trust. "Behold the handmaid of the Lord.'' Luk'S j 1:38. Mrs. jcf.:n Lake. Hostesses' Greetings, Mrs. S. G. | [ Mayfield, Denmark. [ The Institute?Its Significance, Mrs. J J. R. Fizer. Plans of tfc-e Union, Mrs. J. D. Chapj man. How We've Grown. Five minute sketches of the history of W. M. I", in each association by the superini tendents. Song .Message. Praise. "The Angels' Chorus." lAiiss Miriam Xorris. Mission Study Demonstration, Mrs. .Tr.pl T Rife. Open discussion. ' ! Thursday, 2:15 P. M. Devotions: A Woman's I>ove. "Si:.2 ! hath done what si'-e could." Mark 14:6 Mrs. John I^ake. Y. W. A. program to be arranged by Mrs. Geo. Davis. Song Message. Consecration. "Doing His Will," Miss Miriam Xorris. Edisto Academy. Rev. T. H. Posey Ultimate Aim of Personal Service. Soul Winning, Miss Emmeline Thornhill, lady missionary of State mission board. Thursday Evening, 8:00 P. M. Rev. Jd. n Lake presiding and conducting devotional exercises. Violin solo, Miss Rosela Parker. Address, "Our Homeland for Christ,*' Mrs. J. D. Chapman. Collection. (Vocal selection, "The Ninety and j Nine," Miss Miriam Xorris. ~D n r? toll.- nr> tho T-T nl V T .AH n Mrs. M. X. Tillman. Friday Morning, 10:00. Devotions: A Woman's Zeal, "Full | of Good Works and Alms-deeds JWhicii She Did," Mrs. Lake. Method hour: Program making, Mrs. L. J. Bristow. Use of Charts, j Mrs. J. R. Fizer. How Give. Miss Salj lie (May Burton. Bible Study, Mrs. P. j .J. Quattlebaum. Public Meetings, Mrs. I T Q T-Ta-rric J ?J . KJ. XXUX X 1^. Song Message. Faithfulness^ "One j Little Hour," Miss Miriam Xorris. Sunbeam session, in charge of Mrs. j W. J. Hatd.er. Children and Missions: ! (a) Duty of leaders, (b) Duty of parents. (c) Methods of work. Round table. Friday, 2:15 P. M. Devotions: A Woman's Influence,; "Expounded unto him the way of God j more perfectly.'' Acts IS:26. Mrs ! i Lake. I Message from'Mrs. Edwin Carpenter, I superintendent R. A. R. A. demonstration, Mrs. W. L. Hayes. Song Message. Love. "His Thougv.t," Miss Xorris. Efficiency the Use of Standard of Excellence, Mrs. J. R. Fizer. Friday, 8:00 P. M. An evening with our missionaries. Rev. and Mrs. John Lake, of Cantcn. China. Violin solo. Miss Rosela Parker. Song, "The Lord is My snepneru, Miss Xorris. Collection. Benediction. General Scott says he never knev an Indian to break a promise. But tl:e Indians have not done much running for office.?Cleveland Leader. { VETERANS TO ACT IN WAR TABLEAUX COXFEDERAT REUNION FEATURES ARE OUTLINED. Motor Car Parade (Will End at a Flower Strewn P^th Opposite State House. The State. Pomn fira enonoc in f V* /-i 11 m K t ? cciiiy in g oV/vuvij iu lut vviumuii* theater, big automobile parade, a path of flowers for the veterans and a flag of the Confederacy made up of the school d'nildren of Columbia will be among the features of the annual reunion of the Confederate veterans of South Carolina, to be held in Columbia. The entertainment committed has been hard at work for several | weens a.1111 uie yrugraui lor uie wua| sion is almost complete. A. J. Bethea, I lieutenant governor, is chairman of ! tf-e entertainment committee. ; The camp scenes will be staged in I the Columbia theater on the first night | of the reunion. The stage will show a ; typical Confederate camp and vetj erans will act the parts. The tents | will be pitched, tie pots will be boil I ing, the guns will be stacked, some ot I the old soldiers will be telling stories, others will be engaged in games, some [ will be playing banjoes and other fid| dies; finally all will fall to sleep, tho j camp fire will die away; a quartet will appear and render war songs; then the transformation; the "Whitd Angel of Peace''" will appear and sing "Home, Sweet Home;" at the back of the stage will gradually appear a typical farm home scene. The music for the occasion will be furnished by the Adluh Shriners' band. The entertain 1 " T * 1 ? - rt* *\Wrt?? t CV/i mem wni ue siumar iu u.ai ^c^uuu several years ago, wfcen the first big reunion was held in Columbia. The committee has planned* a big ! automobile parade for the afternooa ' of the second day of the reunion. Provision will be made for 800 vet| erar.s. All cars will be decorated. All cf the school children of Columbia will marcu in this parade. Leaving t'.e automobiles, the veterans wilL march down a pathway to t):e State house strewn with flowers. I>ater the children will assemble en the capitoi s=tc ps in a formation to represent tn* flag of the Confederacy. Gov. Manning will appear at tl.:e "heart of the flag,'' surrounded by the children and de'iver an address to the veterans. Members of the committee said yesterday that ample accommodations would be provided for all of the veterans attending the reunion. V Cf Poiil ^ C tl > XIU1U .71. JL RUi. St. Paul, April 7.?Easter service was largely attended at St. Paul Sunday last. The church was beautifullydecorated for the occasion. Pastor Pciser preached a most interesting sermon, suited for the occasion. Wicl an interesting program in the afternoon by the . mailer children of t?-e Sunday school. On Monday of this week at 3.30 o ?lock the children of the Sunday school enjoyed an Easter egg hunt at the church, wl-ich wa3 lo?'orrvN' nffonrlnrl itti 5^1; The meeting of the Lut.:er league that was announced for Sunday nignt. April 11, will be held Sunday nigat one week at 8 o'clock. All visitors v.-ol/mmoH of tViPCA sprvipps. An i n? teresting program is promised to ali wf:o attend. Dr. A. J. Bedenbaugh, of Columbia, spent Easter with his homefolks. Miss Jaunita Epting, of Summerland college, spent t'":e Easter holidays with, her parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. A. Epting. She was accompanied by Miss Housenluck. teacher in Summerland college. \ Miss Louise Counts spent the weekend at the l':ome of Mr. Ben Halfacr^., Mr. Hugh Epting and friend, Mr. "Wilson Ficks, of Newberry college, spent the Easter holidays at the home of Mr. T. A. Epting. It seems that t?e interest in ine nou- r>hnrrh at Philins is ^rowin^ rapidly. Rev. Riser will preacfc there every Sunday afternoon while tit-? church is being built, except on thr fourth Sunday morning, at wtoich time he will preach at 11 o'clock in the morning. The teachers and patrons of St. Paul school invite you to be present Friday night at 8 o'clock and help them enjoy a box party.