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m .and Tas 8UMTEK WATCHKAN, Established April. IS50. 4tBe Just and Fear not?Let all the Ends thon Aims't at, be thy Country's, thy God's and Truth's." THE TRUE SOUTHRON, Beta Wished Jene, IS 66 Cosolidat?d Aug. 2,1881, SUMTER. S. C. WEDNESDAY. SEPTEMBER 17, 1902. Sew Series?Vol. XXII. So. 7 ^ ~* ^ Pnblisied Swry ISTe?nesday, KT. <3r. Osteen, SUMTER, 8. C. . TKSM8 : $1.00 per ano.am?in advance a.dvz&txsbxxxt: One Square first insertion.......$1 00 Svery subsequent insertion ~.' 50 Contracts for three months, or longer vili be made at reduced rates. AH communications which subserve private interests will be charged for as ad reniements. Obi toarles and tributes of respects will be charged for. mm? NEEDED AT P?NAMA. Wisconsin and Cincinnati Hurrying to Colon. Situation Report ed Serious. Washington, Sept. 12.?By noon to day the navy department had been ad vised that the two warships ordered to the scene of tronbio on the isthmus of Panama had. sailed for their destina I tions. A telegram was received from v Hear Admiral Casey, commanding [the Pacific station, stating that the big battleship^ Wisconsin left Bremerton today, and, after taking on coal at San Francisco, will resume her long voyage down the Pacific coast With the same promptness which characterized his hurrying to the scene of the terrible disaster at Martinique, Commander T. C. McLean, with the Cincinnai,, had started for Colon within a few hours after the receipt' of the navy de partment's orders, cabled Secretary Moody to that effect this morning. As a further indication that the vig orous efforts of the navy department to relieve the sitntion on the isthmus are none too early, the following cable gram was received from Commander Potter of the Ranger, who, with'a small gunboat, the Ranger, has for the present the entire situation to look after: " Panama (received) cipher message this morning (saying) revolutionists near railroad Hue. Situation serious Transit across isthmus still open. "(Signed Potter." In view of the reports that political significance attaches to this latest dis patch of naval force to the isthmus- of Panama, a statement was gain?d today from a high and unquestionable offi cial source to the effect that the pro tection of American interests and the enforcement of treaty guarantees are the only two considerations! involved in the sending of additional ? warships to Panama and Colon. The department had decided not to send the Panther with the battalion of marines to the isthmus unless Com mander McLean, upon the arrival of the Cincinnati at Colon, informs the department that men are needed. Rear Admiral Silas Casey, comman der-ih-chief of the Pacific, station, will go down to Panama aboard the Wis consin and tke personal command of the naval forces upon his arrival there, LOOKS LIKE A GOMSP?B&GY. Cabinet Officer ?tensed of a Serl ess offence. m_ ?Nbw York, September il,?The Havana x,i??l Munde, *' the principal newspaper organ of the Cuban Nation alist ot military party, headed by Gen MffnS&o Gomez, in an editorai leader gives publicity and great prominence to a recent communication received by the' President of Cuba by registered mail, and under "confidential" cover, from Secretary of War Eilihu Root, and "two other representatives of money kings of the United States," who, upon behalf of the "National League for the Promotion of a Conti nental Union," invite the Cuban Exe cutive to co-operate with them with a view to bringing Cuba into the Union as a State of the coming great Conti nental Republic, to include Canda, Mexico and several States of Central and South America and the West In dies, in a single political confederation' for the common weafl and mutual de fence of the interests of the New World, as the United States of Ameri ca. While purporting to be the propo sition of an organization entirely friendly to Cuba, the circular warns Cubans that, as matter of fact, they must not expect too much from the present Republican administration at Washington, because, while Roosevelt is their friend and sincere in his efforts to induce Congress to grant reciprocal trade relations with the island, he cannot count upon approval by the coming Congress. The circular advises President Palma to prepare his people for "the ?princi pal act of the play," by telling them plainly that Cuba must become a State of the Union, admitted upon petition of her own Congress and people. "El Munde" states that President Palma is thoroughly indignant and in consequence has not regarded the cir cular as in any way "confidential." The paper adds that President Palma has replied to the distinguished men whosenames are signed to the com munication that "Cuba, as a matter of personal gratitude due the Rough Rider hero of San Juan Hill, considers it to be her duty to support his person al propaganda only. El Munde, in closing, subjects the Secretary of War j to scathing criticism, as having join- ! ed with "other trusts' representa tives" in sending out the imperialistic circular mentioned .without bavins resigned from the Roosevelt Cabinet." ?Xews and Courier. For a bad taste in the mouth take Cham- ; beriains Stomach and Liver Tablets. For 1 sale by Ih-. . J. China. S\jmter Military Academy ^ ^? and V S\imter Female Seminary, SUMTER., S. C. \^ \^ ter Colors, China Painting, Stndy of Form, Theory of Perspective, Study in Light and Shade from the Cast and from Life. MILITARY DEPARTMENT. Science teaches that the perfect man must be developed physically, mentally and morally and that each is dependent upon the other. He who is weak in body cannot attain, under similar cir cumstances, the standard of him who is bodily strong. Realizing this fact, and the counterfact that the physical development given by the military exercises is the best all around bodily culture, the military system is intro duced in all of its phases. The "set ting up" exercises strengthen the boy, causingthe development of a stout chest, giving straight shoulders and an erect and dignified bodily carriage ; the drill and bayonet exercises give suppleness and activity in movement, invigorat ing the arm and leg muscles; and the regulations in camp (barracks) teach the* boy obedience, cleanliness, promptness and duty at all times and under all circumstances. Hence, when the military system is introduced into the school, and made to conform to the requirements of the boy, placing him upon his honor, with just enough supervision from the Faculty to see that he is in his place and about his duty, the boy grows into the man in whose life duty and honor are held as sacred. The physical development of the cadets receives especial attention in the atttempt to cultivate a strong body and to give dignity and grace of bear ing. All cadets are under military discipline, both in and out of bar racks, so that the Faculty can place each cadet, at all times, likewise teaching him that "He who would govern must first have been govern ed." DIPLOMAS AND DEGREES. This institution awards two Diplomas with Degrees. Those who complete [the entire course prescribed in the [ curriculum will be given a full Diplo ma with the A. B. Degree. A Diploma and Degree of B. ,L. will be given to those who complete the full course through the Junior year. EXPENSE. Matriculation, $5.00 Medical Fee, 3.00 Board, per month, 8.00 Tuition, per month, 4.00 The city of S?mter and Snmter County should grant home institutions their patronage, and in every way aid : in advertising the advantages offered by the colleges, by . the city and by the county. Letali who are public-spirit ed work for still greater success to ?Q ne to their institutions, adv it CORN MEAL THE MAINSTAY. Vegetable Diet Being Substituted by Planters for Cotton Fielet Hands. Chicago, HI., Sept. 12.?Charges that the packers were holding meats at fictitious prices to facilitate sales of excessive stocks in the South at un duly remunerative figures were heard on the floor of the Board of Trade to day. Order men gave currency to the re ports of quotation-cutting by the pack ers, who were said to be willing to sell cash stuff at less than the nominal pit figures. Evidence that the "coolers" in the South are overstocked was cited in the figures of today's shipments of cured meats and lard. Of the former, 2,189, - 000 pounds were sent out today, while a year ago the amount was 4,222,000, or nearly twice as much. Only 506,000 pouns of lard were shipped, as against 3,290,000 on the corresponding day of 1901. . . The diminished demand in the South is attributed directly, to the high prices. Planters are unwilling to pay eleven cents for meats on which to feed cotton fields hads, when Oathey formerly paid only six cents. A vege, table diet is being substituted, with corn meal as a principal food. Stocks of meats there are large. Not Doomed for Life. "I was treated foe three years by good doctors," writes W. A. Greer, McConnell ville, O., "for Piles, and Fistula, but, when all failed, Bncklen's Arnica Salve cured me in two weeks." Cnres Burns, Bruises, Cats, Corns, Sows. Ernptions. Salt Rheum, Piles or no pay. ? 25c at J. F. \\ DeLorme's drug store. % Ask Return of Church Loot. San Francisco, Sept. 11.?At a spe cial meeting of tue executive connuil of the Catholic Truth Society it was unanimously resolved to send a dis patch to President Roosevelt regarding: ecclesiastical property and objects of Catholic veneration discovered in the United States army transport Bnford. The dispatch requests an immedi ate, thorough investigation into the original ownership and nature of this property and the manner in which it came into the possession of the United States army*officers. If the'investiga tion shows that it is church loot it is asked that it be immediately returned to its true owners and that the officers in whose possession it was found be summarily dealt with according to the army regulations. A Parson's Noble Act. "I want all the world to know." writes | Rev. C. J. Budiong, of Asbtaway, R. ?., ' what a thoroughly good .-?mi reliable medicine I fontul in Electric Bitters. They cured me of jaundice and liver troubles that had caused me threat suffering for many years. For a genuine, all-round cure they excel anything I over s,-:w.'* F.iectric Bitters are the surprise of all for their wonderful work in Liver, Kidney, and ? Stomach tron?les. Don't fail to try them. I Only 0 cts. Satisfaction is guaranteed by ! J. F. W. DeLorme. HESTER'S COTTON STATEMENT. I Development in History of Crop Since Sept. I?Compressions. j New Orleans, Sept. 12.?Secretary ! Hester's weekly cotton statement today shows that the amount brought into sight for the week ending this date is 225,488 bales, against 105, &55 for the seven days ending Sept. 12 last year, and 134,337 year before last. This makes the total amount for the 12 days of the new season 361,802, against 171,293 last year, and 199,158 year be fore last. The statement shows receipts at all United States ports since Sept. 1 of 243,668, against 95,085 last year,:and ?112,929. year before last; interior stocks in excess of Sept. 1, 43, 666, against 12,287 last year, and 32,730 year before last; southern mill takings 70,500, against ; 62,400 last year, and 48,394 year before last. Foreign exports for the 12 days have been 131,471, against 92,829. - The total takings of American mills, I north and south and Canada thus far for the season have been 102,381 against 78,698 last year. Since the close of the commercial year stocks at American ports and the leading southern interior centres have been increased 157,950 bales against a decrease for the same period last sea son of 234 and are now 16,429 less than at this date last year. ^Including amounts left over in stocks ports and interior towns from the kiA?t crop and the number ?of bales ihxmght into sight thus far for the i now crop the supply to date is 576,876, I against 530,980 for the same period I last year. , I BRADSTREET'S TRADE REVIEW. ! Opening Cotton Makes Better Times in the South. New York, Sept. 12.?Bradstreets tomorrow will say : Taken as a whole fall trade is steadily expanding in volume. Because western and north western merchants report unabated activity, eastern jobbing is as active as heretofore, and the south reports more doing at nearly all centers. Frost held off until the close of the week, when a seare was worked up. Any deterioration now, however, can only be as to quality, because the crop seems secure as to quantity. \ Industry is active, and except in the eastern shoe manufacturing trade, the bard coal region an? iron furnace work, the lat ter, because of the colse shortage, pres ent outputs equal and ir. most cases exceed records. Despite the fact that the new crops are only, moving in small volume,and the usual activity in anthracite codi is absent, the pinch of the car shortage is steadily grow ing. That the trouble is not entirely one of too few cars seems evident'from the heavy orders for locomotives given by the leading lines. Scarcity of help is noted in the south for picking cotton and at the north in public works. "Wage advances are not en ti rely'absent, and there is talk of a general move ment for better compensation on west ern railroads. Collections are uniform ly satisfactory except at the south, but even there improvement is noted at various points, due to the increased movement of "cotton. Cofrxih goods are firmer, as much because of the steady insistent demand as because of the strength of the raw material, which closes l-l(5al-8 below last week. A feature in keeping with the advancing season is the high range of farm pro duce prices. Eggs are higher and but ter is advancing on larger consumption .and reported manipulation by cold storage interests. Business failures number 187 as against 182 last year. Frost in the Northwest. Chicago, September 12.?The first touch of the coming winter was felt ; throughout the Northwest today. Ee I pOrts from a score or more of places to the local weather bureau show that frost was prevalent throughout Nebraska, Northern Kansas, Wyoming. North and South Dakota and Minne sota. Many points in Wisconsin also were affected. The corn crop had a narrow escape. The damage is esti mated to amount to about 15 per cent, in Nebraska nd in other States it will not exceed 5 per cent. Lingeriog Summer Colds. Don't let a cold run at this season. Sum mer colds are the hardest kind to cure and if neglected may linger along for months. A long siege like this will pull down the srongest constitution. One Minnte Cough Cure will break up the attack at once. Safe, sure, acts at once. Cures coughs, colds, croup, bronchitis, all throat and lung troubles. The children like it. J. S. Hughson it Co. Col. W. A. Neal and family, of this place, will probably move to Spartan burg some time in December, Col. Neal makes this change in order to be moro central in his work, that of agent of a large road machine manu facturing Company.?Eascly Progress. A Certain Cure for Dysentry and Diarrhoea. ^Some years ago I was one of a party that intended making a long bicycle trip." says F. I.. Taylor, of New Albany, Bradford County, Pa. "I was taken suddenly with diarrhoea, and was about to give up the trip, when editor VVard, of the Laceyville Messenger, suggested that I take a dose of Chamberlain's Colie, Cholera and Diar rhoe:! Remedy. I purchased a bottle and look two doses, one before starting and one on the route. I made the trip successfully ? and never felt any ill efTect. Again last J summer 1 was almost completely rundown | with an attack of dysentery. I bought a bottle of this same remedy and this time j one dcse cured me.'' Sold by Dr. A. J. j China. new president of the s. 0. college. The Hon. C. A. Woods, of Marion, Unanimously Chosen. From The State, Sept. 13. The board cf trustees of the South Carolina college met yesterday after noon in the library for the purpose Of electing a president to-succeed Dr. F. C. Woodward. Much discussion was indulged in, but after careful consid eration the board unanimously agreed to tender the position to Mr. Charles A. Woods, a prominent member of the Marion bar and man who is deeply interested in higher education. A spe cial committee consisting of Gov. Mc Sweeney, Col. John T. Sloan and Superintendent of Education John J. McMahan was appointed to visit Marion and extend the invitation to Mr. Woods. Although a great many applications had beeen received by the board and Mr. Woods was not an applicant, even by way of utterance, the selection was made only after much meditation and because Mr. Woods was considered the most desirable man for the posi tion. The only fear of the board was that he might refuse the presidency, and it is with this point in view that the invitation committee will be sent to Marion. Mr. Woods was born in Darlington July 31, 1852, and is the son of Samuel A. Woods and Martha T. Woods (nee DuBose. He is from Scotch, Irish and Huguenot ancestry. He married Sal He T. Wannamaker on December 16, 1884. He was graduated from Wofford college in 1872 and has practiced law in Marion since 1873 with marked suc cess. Mr. Woods is now president of the State Bar Association and has al ways been interested in the cause cf higher education. He is now a trustee of both Winthrop and Wofford col leges. For many years he was. presi dent of a banking institution. The board heartily expressed its thanks to Prof. Benj. Sloan, who has been president pro tern. The board recorded its utmost confidence in Maj. Sloan and regretted that it was his earnest desire to return to the chair of mathematics as early as the presiden tial vacancy could be filled. It is well, known that it was only after much persuasion both by the board and his. colleagues that. *Maj. Sloan consented to act as president, and then only with the understanding that the board take steps to elect an-execu tive officer as soon as possible. In the event of. Mr. Woods' accept ance he will assume tbe chair ?t his discretion, no time being set. The board of trustees carefully inves tigated the management of the ? stew ard's hall and made arrangements by which the hall will be open in ample time for the reception of ah students, The purpose is to give the Students the maximum value for what they pay and every cent of what the students pay will go back to them for the food and its preparation. There will be no one to make a profit out of their board money, no rent to pay, no lights or wa ter to pay for and so the greatest value is to be given the students. A com petent matron has been selected and: the management will be such as to give entire satisfaction to the student body and the college authorities. The board will meec again in the city on the 23d inst. to make final arrange ments for the opening of the college on the 24th. HEAVY VEROICtIg???ST SEABOARD. William E. Boyd Allowed $10,000, Damages for Injuries Received in an Unusual Way, Columbia, Sept. 12.?The largest verdict which has been gotten in the State lately was rendered in Camden Thursday. The suit was brought by one Willam E. Bovd against the Sea board Air Line railway for $30,000 on account of injuries received. Boyd, a section foreman, was on a handcar, with several section, hands, when a box car loaded with 200 cross ties, having gotten out of the control of the men who were loading it, rush ed down the track, overtook the band car and killed two of the hands. Boyd was maimed, being used up. He sued the road for $20,000 actual damages, and 310,000 punitive dam ages. The jury brought in a verdict for 822,000. Yesterday morning Mr.. Wm. H. Lyles and Capt. Wm. Shan non, representing the defendant com pany, argued for either t, new trial or a reduction of the verdict. Judge Dantzler said he was convinc ed that the verdict was excessive !.and reduced same to $10,000. Josh Weathafer, of Loogootee, :s a poor man. but he says he would not be without Chamberlain's Pain Balm if it cost five dollars a bottle, for it saved him from be ing a cripple. No external application is eqi^al to this liniment for stiff an dswolisn joints, contracted muscles, stiff neck, sprains and rheumatic and muscular pains. It has also cured numerous cases of partis* paralysis. It is for saie by Dr. A. J. China. Dr. Steiner observed in" Java a method employed to induce sleep. It consists in compressing the carotid arteries. The operator sits on the ground behind the patient, whose neck : he seizes with both hands. The index and midd-le fingers are then pushacli forward into the carotids, wiuc? are compressed Toward the spine. The method is absolutely harmless, anaesthesia is rapidly obtained and the patient wakes promptly, with no symptoms of nauseaa or malaise. Fortune Favors a Texan. "Having distressing pains in head, back and stomach, and being without appetite, ? began to use Dr. King's New Life Pills writes W. P. Whitehead, of KennedaYe Tex., *:and soon felt like a new man.'* In fallible in stomach and liver troubles Only 25c at J. F. W. DeLorme'sdrugstore.* m-1 ? . - .-?-.. Sept 17, 1902, the Suinter Military Academy and# the Sumter Female Seminary w;,l open for the reception of students. The summer has been spent in aggressive campaigning and prospects could not be brighter for an overwhelming opening. Many students are exepcted from other States. The last session, was harmonious prosp?rons and successful. The school has taken a deep hold upon the affec tions of the people. The boarding pa tronage, which constitutes its strength, has been all that could have been ex pected. Encouraged and confident, the Faculty look toward the future, and parp?se making many improve ments that will add to the teaching facilities and the comfort of its pupils. The colleges offer thorough training, a high and complete curriculum, sup ported by able and experienced teach ers, LOCATION. In point of location, The Sumter Military Academy and Sumter Female Seminary may justly claim pre-emi nence among educational institutions of South Carolina. It has been truly said that "Sumter is a beautiful, rap idly growing, healthful city of exten sive and diversified manufacturing in terests and has the best of most every thing." "The admiring gaze of -the State is turned toward Sumter, travel ing men speak well of it, all - visitors have a good word for it. " It is one of the few old towns upon which age has fallen lightly and to which the passing years have brought additional dignity and substantial prosperity. The well kept streets of the ctiy are shaded by hundreds of magnificent old oaks, the pride and glory of the people whose comfortable ar>d elegant homes are scattered for miles along these delight ful ways, made more beautiful by evergreen hedges and filled 7 with the sweet odor of ever-blooming flowers. Under the fostering oversight of an intelligent, progressive city govern ment, the sanitary conditions of Sum ter are such as to promote its well known natural health?alness. A well equipped system of waterworks under efficient management affords an . abun dant supply of the purest and best wa ter, containing very little mineral mat ter and scarce a trtce organic. Sur face rain water is quickly carried off by an excellent drainage system, and all other necessary means taken to promote not only the health, but the comfort and pleasure of citizens. Electric lights banish the darkness of night from the streets; telephones, manufactured by extensive home plants are found in almost every house and place of business, and connect Sumter with nearly every town in the sur rounding country. The graded schools of S?mter are equal to the best in the State in equipment, management and teaching. The religious influences and sur* roundings are of the highest charac ter. Most of the denominations have commodious church buildings, large and intelligent congregations and elo quent ministers. In accessibility, Sumter has but few equals ih the South. Two great rail road systems, the "Atlantic Coast Line" and the "Southern," with numerous branches, afford the most ample facilities for commerce and travel. Thus, with this location, in the midst of a splendid agricutlural dis trict, with its unsurpassed railroad facilities, with its extensive manufac turing, its enterprising, intelligent business men, and with all the modern facilities and conveniences for the enjoyment of life, the city of Sumter has become the home of prosperity, health and refinement, and one of the great centers of social, educational and moral influences. The Board of Visitors is composed of the following distinguished gentle men : Gov. M. B. McSweeng?f 'Columbia, S. C. Gen. J.. W. Floyd, Columbia, S. C. Gen. G. Duncan Bellinger, Colum bia, S. C. Senator D. S. Henderson, Ai ken, S. C. Senator Robert Aldrich, Barn well, S. C. Hon. Thos. F. Brantlev, Orange burg, S. C. - Hon. D H. Traxler, Timmonsville, S. C. Hon. Neill O'Donneli, Sumter, S. C. Gen. E. W. Moise, Sumter, S. C. Senator R. I. Manning, Sumter, S. C. Hon. Altamont Moses, Sumter, S. C. Col. J. D. Blanding, Sumter, S. C. Mayer A. B. Stuckev, Sumter, S. C. Dr. C. C. Brown, Sumter, S. C. Dr. N. W. Edmunds, Sumter, S. C. The Faculty for the coming session will be as follows: FACULTY. Col. Clarence J. Owens, President ; A. M., Columbian University : LL. D., Arkansas College; English Lan guage and Literature and Moral Sci ence. ** , Maj. L. B. Steele, Commandant : B. S., South Carolina Military Acad emv; Mathematics. Maj. William A. Buckner, A. ., University of Missouri; Science and Ancient Languages. Capt. Thos. H. Lnidsey, Hollo way's Business College ; B. O., Scotts bury Normal College; A. M., Hol brook Normal College; Commercial Department and Oratory. Capt. James M. Brailsford, Jr., A. B., Orangeburg Coliege; Principal Preparatory Department. Capt. L. Clifton Moise, A. B., South Carolina College; Modern Languages. Van Telbnrg Hoffman, . A., M. D., University of Utrecth; M. D., Bellevne Hospital, N. Y., M. D., Medical College of Virginia; Medi cal Sciences. Miss E. E. Cooper, Barham ville College ; History and Literature. Miss Grace Bailey, "Winthrop ; Lady Principal. J. A. Mood, M. D., S. C. Medical College; Post-Gradante Hospital, N. Y. ; Surgeon. Claud M'Fall, Cincinnati Conserva tory of Music, Boston Conservatory of Music, Royal Conservatory of Music, Liepsig ; Director Music Department, Assistant Modern Languages. Wilber Shubert Shoemaker, New York Conservatory of Music, Post Graduate * Study under Masters; Stringed Instruments and Cornet. Miss V. Marion Girardeau, Cincin nati "Conservatory ; Vocal Music. Miss Angel Cheatham, Winthrop; Secretary and Assistant in Business Department. The Preparatory and Collegiate Curriculum of the institutions which is ably supported by the above faculty, is as follows: COLLEGIATE CURRICULUM. Junior Preparatory?Fall Term : Arithmetic, Grammar, Geography, History, Orthography, ? Penmanship, Reading. . s Spring Term: Arithmetic, Gram mar, Physical Geography, - History, Orthography, Penmanship, Reading,. Senior Preparatory?Fall Term : Beginners' Latin, Rhetoric, Algebra, History, Mental Arithmetic, Dicta tion. Spring Term : First Latin completed, Caesar begun, Rhetoric and Composi tion, Algebra, General History. Freshman?Fall Term : Caesar com pleted, First Greek, Algebra, High er Rhetoric, English History, Civil Government. Spring Term : Cicero and Prose Com position, First Greek completed, French History, Algebra completed, ! Physiology. Sophomore?Fall Term : American Literature, Virgil, Ancient History, Plane Geometry, Physics. Spring Term: English Literature, Lysias, Solid Geometry, Virgil com pleted, Livy, Gayley's Myths, Chem istry, Mediaeval and Modern History. Junior?Fall Term: Plato, Sallust, Plane, Trignometry, Advanced Eng lish, ! Composition, French, German, Tactics. Spring Term: Horace, Hemer, Spherical Trigonomtery* French, Ger man, Logic Senior?Fall Term : Herodotus, As tronomy, French, German, Moral Philosophy, Latin Selections, Politi cal Economy. 1 Spring Term : Shakespeare, French, German, Geology, Psychology, Ethics, Military. In the Scientific Department the institutions have a physical and chemical laboratory aad geological cabinets and specimens. . COMMERCIAL DEPARTMENT. ; It is the aim of the Commercial Department to educate students for business life and train them in such manner that they may fill position3 of the highest trust. Experience has clearly shown that persons of limited and imperfect training invariably fall into the lowest class of workers ; while those who are well trained and edu cated are sought and lib(5rally. paid for their services. The department offers the Ellis sys tems of actual business practice, the Ben Pitman system of stenography and the touch method in typewriting. In addition to this the student is trained in penmanship, orthography, grammar and correspondence and commercial law.^ Most of the graduates of last session? are occupying good positions. MUSIC DEPARTMENT. The School of Music has for its ob ject the foundation and diffusion of a high musical education, which based on the study of classic masters, em braces whatever is good in modern art. The School endeavors to attain this end by well-grounded instruction, im parted not only to amateurs, whose ob ject is to acquire a correct konwledge of music, but also to those who wish to devote themselves to music as art ists and teachers. Fortnightly musicales are given during the session, at which the pupils acquire that ease and self possession necessary to creditable per formance before an audience. Con certs are given by members of the Musical Faculty, and a recital from time to time by other artists engaged for the purpose. The course of .study embraces : Piano forte. Vocal Culture, Violin, Viola, Violoncello, Guitar, Mandolin, Banjo, Harmony, Theory of Music, History of Music, Chorus Singing and Ensem ble Playing. The music faculty given above is a sufficient guarantee of thorongh in struction. Complete courses are offered in the Department cf Elocution and Oratory, and Physical Cuitare. The Course in the Art Department includes. KT. This courses includes Drawing and Painting, under the several divisions of Freehand, Crayon. Object and Antique Drawing, Sketching from Na ture, Pastel, Painting in Oil and Wa