Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1901-06-26
CLOSE or THE SESSION AT CLEMSON.
New Professors Elected--Room for SO More
Students Next Year.


DIR. IIartzog reviewed the years work,
stating that it had been marked by n
revolution in the internal workings of
tho college for tho better-a revolution
brought about by the good sense of the
student body. Tho unanimous verdict
is that tho examination papers arc the
best that have over been handed in,
while tho failures have boon fowor and
less disastrous. In n most appropriate
speech President IIartzog thanked the
students for their loyalty aud gave them
some wholesome advice.
Tho addition to tho barracks makes
room for $50 moro boys. This increase
in tho number of students nccessitatcd
an increase in the teaching force, and
tho trustees last night elected tho fol-
lowing additional teachers: Mr.. S. w.
Reeves, of Marion, assistant professor of
mathematics; MIR. Arthur B. Bryan, OF
Barnwcll, tutor in English; Mr.. j. f.
Hunter, of Newbcrry, tutor; Mr.. Mark
Bradley, of Abbcvillc, tutor.
Mr.. Reeves is n graduate of tho Citadel,
OF tho University of North Carolina and
Michigan and is said to be one of the
brightest mathcmaticians of tho South
Mr.. Bryan is u graduate of Clemson
and of Peabody Normal. lie took spc-
cial work in English ut the latter place
and is prepared for his work here.
Mr.. Hunter is another Clemson grad,l-
atc who made fine record while hcrc,
and has kept up the same since he left
Mr.. Bradley is a graduate of Erskinc
College. lIc was Il bright student while
in college and has been successful
teacher since graduation. Everybody is
delighted at tho selection made by the
trustees, and these now professors will
find warm welcome awaiting them.
We are sorry to lose two Of our pro
fessors. DR.. A. II. Anderson has been
elected curator of the llcrbarium of
Columbian University, New York city.
His work will be treating the advanced
and post graduate work in the university,
which work is done ut the botanical gar
dens of the city. Three years ago the
city bought for quarter of million
dollars Bronx Park, twelve miles out
from the centre Of the city, for 4 hotani-
cal garden and for collection OF all
plant specimens, experiments in forestry.
etc. There arc over fourteen laborato-
ries for Investigation and scientific re-
search along botanical lines.
DIR. AndorsOns ability has thus been
fittingly recognized, rs true worth always
is, sooner or later. That ho is a man of
unusual ability all admit, and all who
know him respect and love him for his
modesty and kindness.
The board of trustees Of The university
is composed Of such men as Picrpont
Morgan, Andrew Carnegie, Channccy
Dcpew, etc.
DR.. Anderson was also offered posi-
tion at Auburn, Ala. Clemson has other
able, modest men who arc better known
abroad than they are in South Carolina.
Prof VIM. H. Boehm, who has been
ut the head of the Mechanical Depart
ment Of Clemson for three years, and
who has done much valuable work here,
was also called to New York to take
position with the Fidelity (accidcnD Ia
His offices will be i'm New York city and
the position is that of general snpcrin-
tcndcnt Of inspection. IIc will have
under his direction quite n number of
men, who will inspect machinery and
make reports to him, then he passes on
tho advisability of taking tho risk. Prof.
Bochm is essentially qualified for this
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be congratulated on securing his services
Mr.. Boehm is Il man Of unusually pleas.
ing address and will make friends for
his company.
Expressions Of regret arc heard on all
sides because of the departure of these
men.
Quite number of Clemson graduates
arc at tho various universities of the
country taking post graduate work. DR..
liartzog advised the graduating class
this morning to continue their studies
elsewhere if possible. 1t speaks well for
tho college that SO many of its graduates
have distilled in them desire for more
knowledge.
Work closes to- day and many a sigh of
relief will be drawn tonight by teachers
and students. Some will be sad, too
because there arc always few unfortu-
mates who fall short Of the goal The
majority of those who fail here usually
have grit enough to take the work over
The whole years work has been charac-
tcriZcd by more than ordinary dctcrmi-
nation on the part of students as well as
OF teachers. The vacation this year is a
well earned one, and it is earnestly hoped
that it may be enjoyed by every one.
Prof. w. NJ. Riggs has been made head
OF the Mechanical Department at Glenn
son. This is ono of tho most important
positions here. Tho promotion is a
deserved recognition OF Prof. Rggs's
ability, which is well known by all who
know him and especially 10y the board of
trustees. lie has been in the service of
the college for number of years. lie
was not an applicant for the position,
and his election is therefore all the more
complimentary. The department. under
his direction will be wisely managed, for
he is thoroughly in love with his work
Iic is a man of much personal magnc
tlSm and good common sense in addi-
tion to his excellent training.
Iillman Delivers the Commencement Address
Clemson College, June II. Senator
1iIlman Faced large and cultured audi.
ohcc Today and delivered a magnificent