The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-09-22
Furman's New President.
A SKETCH OF THE REV.
81. S. HARTZOG.

The election of the Rev. Henry 8.
Hartzog to the presidency of Clemson
college was received in Columbia with
some degree of doubt as to bis suitable
ness. He is an unstried quality" "
Was the prevailing opinion Of those
who have never known him. while his
friends" on the contrary anticipate ao
able management Of the college BY
him. From every side has been mani
tested a desire that be shall be given an
impartial trial before fault shall be
found. No man has ever entered upon
the discharge of an important position
with more hearty good will and
hope for his success than Mr. Hartzog
His experince as a teacher has been
gained principally at the Johnston in-
stitu,e. of which be has been the sup
erintendent for some time.
Col. j. P Thomas. who vas superiu-
teudent of the South Carolina Military
academy while Mr. Harrzog was cadet
there, gives the following short sketch
of him +:
He has done much as an educator,
With prcnise Of much more. He is
member Of the brilliant Citadel class Of
1886. first to graduate after the reopen
ing of the academy OF the l89 cadets
who entered the Citedel in 1882. So
survived to graduate OF this number
was Hartzog. That class, by the way,
has remarkable record. especially in
the line of educators. Harrison, form-
erly of Clemson, nov of Davidson
BonG and Coleman at the Citadel ;
Kioard at Winthrop; Spain of the
Georgia school of technology /; Floyd
aud Law both Instructors in Florida;
Robertson teaching in Georgia, and Nc
Gants. president Of the Stuart Normal
college Of Virginia, are all members of
this class Of '86, aud now cones to sup
plemept the roll, Harrzog. president
of Clemson. The characteristics Of
each one of that class recall per
fectly.
"Hartzog was a high toned ca
det and ao excellent scholar
10 the department of history.
bellies letters and ethics. He de
lighted in Eoglish literature, 10 the
analysis Of Shakespeare. in moral
and meotaI philosophy. 10 essay writ
ing and oratory He was good SOL
dier. but bis passion was for letters.
81 have confidence in him now as [
had confidence in him then Harizog's
principles are sound aud Ideals lofty.
He will do all that his youth will all
low, aud believe be will earnestly
seek the wisdom Of age. | expect bin
to hold high the standard Of Clemson
as moulder Of character, ADD as g,
good manager, expect him to excel.
while at the same time be will intelli-
gently look after the. agricultural.
mecbsnical aud scientific departments Of
the college. II be shall be sustained
by the board Of trustees in the admins
tration of the sfsirs Of his principality
be will pu. Clemson College 90 pros
porous career. But let me say in cou-
clusiou, that no president Of college
or head Of military school can accom-
pli.h results or do bis duty to the State
unless be enjoys the confidence and has
the loyal eupport Of ths board of man
agemeot of the institution No man in
the State more sincerely desires Hart
zog's success than his friend aud former
preceptor. He deserves the confidence
of the State"
The board. 10 addition to choosing
president for the college. elected Chief
Engineer Wor,bingtoo professor of me.
chanical aud electrical engineering. and
T. G.. Poats of the Miller institute of
Virginia. instructor aud foreman Of
work shops
4 board Of visitors. consisting Of J
c. Hempbil First district; Robert
Aldricb. Second district; J P. Nor.
roth, Third district; j. D M Shaw,
Fourth district; George w. Gage.
Fifth district; Joseph Cansey. Sixth
district L S Conuor. Seventh district.
was elected to serve for two years.
The State