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college, situated in his native town,
and in that small Ohio college, and at
that early age he began the study
of the Hebrew language, in which
study he later was to become so dis
tinguished. He entered upon gradu
ate work at Yale when only II years
of age, and at 10 received from that
university the high degree of Phi. D.
Now he was ready to enter upon his
work as an educator.
We find him while still in his teens
the principal of Masonic college, at
Macon, Tenn. At the end of a year
there, he accepts the position of tutor
in the preparatory department. at
Dennison university at Granville, O.,
remaining in the Granville Institution
three years. Next, DR.. Harper labored
in the Baptist Union theological semi
nary, at Morgan Park, ILL.,, occupying
the chair of Hebrew and Old Tesla
ment exegesis. His fame as a He
brew scholar spread; he began to teach
Hebrew by correspondence, and also
organized the American Institute of
Hebrew. Then we find DR.. Harper as
ISOLATED with the Chautauqua move
ment and serving as principal of the
system He received a call to Yale,
and there filled the position of pro-
fessor of Biblical literature, and later,
in the divinity school, served as in
struct or in Semitic languages. In 1891,
he sailed for Europe, to spend a year
in travel and study, before assuming
the responsibility of head of the new
University of Chicago.
At the age of "a, DIR. Harper became
head of this new seat Of learning, an
institution that to-day, after the pas
sage of only II years, has prestige as
well as bigness to commend it. How
ever, one cannot avoid the habit of
mentioning figures when referring to
the University of Chicago, so we will
allude to the 1854 students enrolled
the school year just come to close,
and to the $21 100000 that up to the
moment represents the sum bestowed
on this sturdy infant university.
The University of Michigan has had
at it's helm for % years the noted edu-
Gator, DR.. James Burrill Angel. Dr.
Angel was originally an eastern man,
was born and brought up in Rhode Is
land. He was graduated at the head
of his class from Brown university
in 1649, and after graduation and some
time spent abroad in travel, accepted
the chair of modern languages at
Brown, remaining there six years. Dur
ing this period he took much interest
in public affairs, and ever since has
been more or less prominent in pub
lie life. While in residence in Provi-
dsnce, be had editorial charge ot the
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the most interesting and perhaps the
most important in my experience.
I will make a formal speech when
we are out of the woods; or more
properly perhaps, out of the ocean.
What is the pleasure of the meet
ing?"
''In my opinion, Mr.. President"
said Mr.. Morton, 'our first duty is to
change the name of the island. It's
present name is distasteful to me. 1
move you sir, that in view of the
character of the men who now inhab-
it it, that we call it Social Island I"
The motion was carried unanimous
1y amid applause in which flock
of parrots and cockatoos joined.
Now, Mr.. President" continued
Mr. Morton, lit occurs to me that
there are three divisions of work that
should engage our attention. The
first is our sustenance during the
time we are compelled to remain on
this island. 1t can be classed under
the broad head of housekeeping. The
second Is a thorough exploration of
the island, and as careful an esui-
mate of our whereabouts as posi-
bic. The third is to plan and provide
means Of escape. / move that the
president appoint committees to SUI
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IN which poured the

the tunnel from which poured the
waterfall
There is the end Of our brook"
said Sidney as he studied the view
before him. 81 remember now that
underground rivers and brooks aro
common in these southern la titudes,
There are lots of them in Mexico and
especially in 4ucatan. I wonder if
[ can scale those rocks?"
81 know that I cannot" said Mr..
Kent as he sat down on a boulder.
go ahead and I will stay here and
watch you
1T was a hard climb, but Sidney
made it. He stood at last directly
over the waterfall. Without stop
ping to admire the view spread out
before him, he plunged into the for
est which sloped upward. It grew
thicker as he advanced. Suddenly
he came to a solid mass of trees
and brush, woven into a thicket so
dense that no animal larger than
rabbit could penetrate it for a
yard. Sidney walked along the edge
of this jangle for half a mile or
more, but his search for an opening
was stopped by the fact that the
vegetable barrier finally extended
to the edge of the cliff. The ex-
plorer then selected a tall logwood
tree, and after hard struggle
skinned up to the lower branches
and climbed nearly to the top. From
this elevation he had a fair view of
this part of the jungle, but could
only guess at it's extent. He found
that it continued unbroken to the
top of hill fully a mile away, and
beyond he made out the outlines of
other and higher hills, probably four
or five miles away.
Sidney Hammond was not unfa-
miliar with such jungles, having
encountered them in the mountains
of New Mexico, but those northern
thickets were not to be compared
to the tropical mass which now con-
fronted him. He sat in the branches
of the tree for some time. Suddenly
he realized it was hot, and at the
same moment the sound of two shots
came from the valley. He was fear
full that his companion was in dan
ger. Mr.. Kent had selected the shot
gun, hoping to shoot grouse or quail.
These birds had been seen in abun-
dance, but it had been decided to bag
none until the time came to start
for camp. In a few minutes Sidney
was at the bottom of the cliff Mr..
Kent was not to be seen. Sidney
ran to where he had left the million
aire Spectator. He then yelled at
the top of his voice.
An answering call came from a
ravine to the left. Sidney ran in
that direction. Mr.. Kent was stand
ing under tree, with the shotgun
half raised. He was looking intently
at jagged pile of rocks a short dis
lance away. At his feet was a dead
deer.
Hurry up" said Mr.. Kent as Sid
ney approached. "Do you see that
fellow on that rock over there? See
him?"
ITO Be Continued
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CHAPTER XV.-CONTINUED.

A thorough search revealed none.
They then proceeded to make a care
full study of the map; but it threw no
light on their position on the broad
surface of the globe. All that the
map showed was the contour of the
bay, the course of the brook to the
reservoir. and a little to the west
of it, also the location of the bum
galow and the small island in the
bay. There was no scale, and the
waters to the east were designated
by no name.
For all that this map shows we
may be on the moon," said Mr.. Kent.
"All that we know is that we are
alive and well, and somewhere in the
tropics. We may be east or west or
north or south of Cuba. For all I
know we may be off South America"
''Well, we can consider this later"
said Mr.. Morton. Lets get down
to business. 1t would not be right
for good Americans to do anything
without an organization and [ move
that Mr. John M. Rockwell be made
chairman, and that Mr.. Sidney Ham
mond act as secretary All in favor
of the motion say 'ayei'"
There was a chorus of "ayes," in
which Mr.. Rockwell joined with
laugh.
Gentlemen" said Mr.. Rockwell,
81 have presided at many meetings,
and with varied success, but this is
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Providence Journal, gaining expert
ence in this work which served him
well later on when called upon to take
active part in questions requiring con-
siderable knowledge of the affairs of
other nations. Upon leaving Brown
university, DR.. Angel became presi-
dent of Vermont university, at the ex-
piration of five years Of service there
being elected president of the Univer-
sity of Michigan.
He was then AZ years of age. "The de-
velopment of the university since the
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RE& three years nearly 30 Amer
80 lean colleges and universe
ties have been called upon
it has been far from an easy matter
to find the right man for the head of
these several institutions. When one
calls to mind that the American col
1ege president of to-day must com
bine the training of the scholar with
the capacity of the man Of business"
one does not wonder that the position
is difficult one to fill acceptably. In
this article we shall consider some
of the presidents of few large insti-
tutions in the middle west, glance at
the men who at their individual centers
of learning exercise the ''one-man
power" over a great body of students
and large faculty corps. 1t may be
of some interest to know what educa
tional opportunities these men have
enjoyed, at what age they assumed
the duties Of their present positions,
and something of the influences that
helped shape their careers.
In speaking of western colleges"
an easterner would probably think i'm
mediately of the University of Chicago,
though to dweller in the middle west
western" probably would refer to
Leland Stanford or the University of
California. The University of Chicago
is still>an infant in point of years, but
great in size and of lusty strength.
Much Of her present Importance she
owes 10 her indefa tiUah1a nraSi1an+
DR.. William Rainey Harper, sometimes
referred to as the educational pro-
moter." DR.. Harper is himself a west
erner, was born July &c, 1856, at New
Concord, @. DR.. Harper is of Irish
stock, his great-grandfather Richard
Harper, who came to this country in
1895, having been a native of Ireland.
At the age of IA, William Rainey Har-
per was graduated from Muskingum
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Willing to Carry.

Five pounds for bonnet! Madam,
It is a crime.''
'sWeu, the crime will be on nay ova
Aead."-Glasgow Evening Tines.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-07-11
The Modern Equivalent,

Blueblood- Have you any armor i'll
your hall?
Newrich-No; but [ have three
football suits-Puck
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-07-11

WRITER of a recent article
calls to consideration the
fact that within the last
three years nearly 80 Amer
lean colleges and universe
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-07-11
The KIDNAPPED |
MILLIONAIRES
A Tale of Wall Street
and the Tropics * *
BY FREDERICK y. ADAMS

Copyright, 1901, by Lothrop Publishing Company.
All rights reserved.
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turned. He stood in the open door
and looked over the gentlemen who
were variously engaged.
s'Mr Pence" he called
The Savannah morning news., 1903-12-18
GOLDEN-McCROHAN.

The marriage of Miss Margaret c..
McCrohan to Mr. John w. Golden took
place very quietly yesterday at l o'clock
at the Cathedral of st. John the Bap-
fist. Owing to the deep mourning of
the BRIDE only few intimate friends
and relatives had been invited to be
present. The ceremony was perform
ed before the altar of the Sacred Heart,
Bishop Kelley officiating. Mr.. and Mrs.
Golden left Immediately afterwards for
New York, where they will remain
until after Christmas.
Mr.. Golden has recently built house
on Thirty-siXth street, west, which is
now almost completed, and he and
his bride will occupy it early in Jan
uary, upon their return.
The marriage, while a very quiet one,
interests a large circle of friends in
the city Mr.. Golden is secretary of
the Mutual Gas Light Company, and
is very widely known and liked. The
bride, who is daughter of the late
Mr.. and Mrs. jeremiah McCrohan, has
been prominent in educational work,
and her many womanly graces r. of
character have made her much ad-
nired in her social life.
The teachers of st. Patrick's School
presented, as a wedding gift, very
handsome chest of table silver.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-12-18
1862 BOOKS TAKEN
FROM LIBRARY In NOVEMBER
All But 400 We're Fiction; History Came Next

Ga. Eighteen books on art were called
for, eleven of the number dealing with
the fine arts and seven with the use
full arts. On natural science sixteen
books were used. OF physiological
works only seven were taken, on re-
ligion nine; on sociology eight, and
only one on philology.
Since the Fast report of the Library
Committee 209 cards have been Issued,
making 2,227 the total number issued TO
date. There were 1887 visitors to the
hall during November. The total num-
Der Of visitors to the library since its
opening is 20,760, an unusually credit
able showing. Many of these visitors
were children. an evidence of the in
creasing popularity Of this department
of the library.
During November $30.52 was collect
ed from fines. From reserve book no
tices, $1.44 was collected, making a
total of $31.96 collected in November.
Sundays Most Popular Days.
The number of books taken from the
library each day during November has
been compiled by Mr.. Ashlnore and
these show that more books are taxi
en- out on Sundays than on any other
days. The largest number of books
withdrawn on any one day was liz,
the number Withdrawn on Sunday,
drawn on any one day was sixty-four
on Thanksgiving.
on Monday, Nov. 2. 141 books were
withdrawn: 1i2 on Sunday the Sth;
1852 on Sunday the 18TH 1852 on Sunday.
the 10th. On Friday following Thanks
giving, 141 books were Withdrawn. on
Sunday the library is open from only
4 to 10 o'clock, six hours less than
on weekdays. In spite Of this fact
the increased number of books with
drawn shows that the action Of the
board IN deciding TO keep the library
open for n short time on Sunday, has
been justified by the results.
After hearing the report Of Mr.. ASH
more the board took up the discus
sion OF the bylaws. Several minor
changes were made. none Of which
were Of general importance. No fur
ther business appearing, the board adj
journed. having been Ia session less
than an hour.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-12-18

A short meeting of the board of man.
ayers of the public library was held
last night. All members were in at
tendance. Only routine business was
transacted, the reports of the commit
tees were submitted, and the hours
during which the library would be open
on Christmas and New Years Day
were decided upon.
After some discussion 1t was voted
to close the library entirely on Christ
mas Day. This is a day when most
persons prefer to be at their homes,
and it was regarded as unnecessary to
REQUIRE the librarian to remain in the
building on that day. On New Years
the library will be open only during
the Sunday hours, from 4 o'clock in the
afternoon until 10 o'clock at night.
The report of the Finance Committee
showed that the library was in good
condition in this line, and that all its
financial affairs were moving smooth
ly. The purchase of the new books,
mentioned heretofore in the Morning
News. was announced to the board.
Mr. Otis Ashmore. chairman OF the
Library Committee, stated that the
committee had paid nineteen visits TO
the library during November. On all
occasions they found many at the
rooms engaged In reading, and every
thing in the best Of condition. The
public Is patronizing the library TO
greater extent each month, and
greater appreciation Of its benefits Is
evident on all sides.
a.592 Books Taken Out In November.
A notable increase IN the number Of
books taken from the library during
November was given as an evidence
OF the greater popularity Of the libra
ry. The total number Of books taken
out last month was 1862. or this num-
Der the works of Action lead, s,l6z o.
the entire number being Of that class.
THE remaining 400 we're distributed as
follows.
Historical works, "a, and Textbooks
On literature and literary CRITICISM
The Savannah morning news., 1903-12-18
Election Mt Emory.

Emory College, Oxford, Ga. Dec IT,
The semi-annual election of officers in
Few and Phi Gamma literary and de-
batting societies was held on Wednes-
day. The following ticket was elect
ed; ]. S. Weathers of Union, presi-
dent; l.. B. Sandiford of oxford, sec
rotary; c. l.. Gibson of Moultrie. as
sistant secretary; f. Franklin Farmer
of Morrow, treasurer; Harry S. Stro-
zier of McRae. assistant treasurer;
c. S. Martin of Atlanta, censor morum;
r. b. Sparkman of Tampa, Fla, spe-
cial censor, and Samuel A. Belcher Of
cambridge, critic. The members of the
tribunal for the coming term are l..
y. Sparkman, chairman, of Tampa,
Fla; George L. King of Red Hill, and
A. e. Scott of Moran.
The officers will enter upon their
The Savannah morning news., 1903-12-18

Minstrels. That it was the best en-
tertainment yet given by the clever
young men of the C. L. d. troupe Was
admitted and many people We're willing
to say that it far surpassed many per-
formances given by professional conn
panies Few in the audience were
prepared for the handsome stage set
ting and costuming in the first part.
The principal singers were in white
and light blue, court costumes, with
powdered hair and buckled shoes. The
comedians, with tambos and bones,
were black face and dressed in gor-
geous frock coats of yellow satin, with
gay vests of the same color, high
The Savannah morning news., 1903-12-18
THE FIRST SOIREE.
Delightful Dance Last Evening at
the Guards ArmOry.

Delightful Dance Last Evening at
the Guards ArmOry.
The opening dance of the Cotillion
Clubs more formal entertainments the
first soiree of the season, was given
last evening at the Guards Hall, with
all the usual accomplishments that
make these affairs so agreeable. Pref
ty rose colored draperies, palms in the
recesses, attractive hooks with COM
Portable seats for the guests between
the dances, brilliant illumination, all
contributed to the charm of a scene,
to which the pretty gowning of the
women added the last decorative touch.
Mrs. Dent wore gray crepe de chine.
Miss Ellie Lamar Hull wore a sim
pie and charming gown of pink-fow-
cred mousseline de sole. 1t was gar
injured with yellow lace. and corsage
decoration of pink roses.
Miss Frances Bradley was gowned in
yellow liberty satin. both bodice and
skirt of which were formed of folds of
the material, laid in bias effect. Bands
Of pearls were worn over the shQrl-
ders.
Miss Miriam Dent wore white ac-
contemplated chiffon cloth with trim
ming of white roses.
Miss Clermont Huger wore white
crepe de chine with a bertha of rose
point.
Miss Mary Hops was gowned in
pink liberty silk, made in charming
style, with a flounced skirt, trimmed
with narrow satin ribbons. the bodice
having a deep collar of duchesse lace,
over a drapery of chiffon. The elbow
sleeves were slashed and laced, with
ribbon.
Mrs. Henry Walthour wore white
The Savannah morning news., 1903-12-18
LOCAL PERSONAL.

Mr.. Charles S. Hirsch of New York
Soto.
Mr.. John Nix of New York is in
the city for a few days, a guest of
Maj. G. M. RIVALS.
Mr.. Cecil Gabbett returned from New
York last night on the City of Mem
phis, after making round trip to
the North for the benefit of his health.
Ben H. Gibson, who is a student
of Jefferson Medical College, Philadel-
phia, sailed yesterday for Savannah,
to spend the holidays with his parents,
Dr. and Mrs. 1. A. Gibson, 4O3 Boil
ton. east.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-12-18

"A group of congressman were talk
ing presidential politics in commit
tee room when one of the members
said: Here is Hanna ready to enter
upon a new six-year term March 4,
1905, but he will never begin that term.
You remember Garfield, another Ohio
man, had been elected to a similar
term, but instead of being sworn in as
Senator he took the oath as President.
Mark me, history will repeat itself"
But Hanna is for Roosevelt" was
suggested. Yes, and Garfield was for
Sherman" said the first speaker sig
nificantlY.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-12-18
AT THE THEATER

The Charleston Light Dragons min
strels will arrive in Savannah this
morning on their special car. They
will parade at noon, led by the First
Artillery Band. The performance will
be at $50 o'clock. The News and
Courier has this to say of the per-
Torrance in Charleston Wednesday
night: "One of the largest and most
brilliant audiences of the season was
gathered in the Academy of Music to
greet the Charleston Light Dragons
The Savannah morning news., 1903-12-18
Safe RIovvn m MnnnfIeId.

Oxford, Ca, Dec. ia band of bur-
glars entered the store of C. A. Banks
of Mansfield, a village three miles east
of oxford, on Thursday night and dy-
namited his SAFE securing $3.50 in cash
and a number of small notes. The
burglars stole a horse and buggy from
Mr.. Banks on the same night with
which they made their escape. Detec-
tives have been put to work on the
case but up to this morning they have
been unable to obtain the slightest
clue
The Savannah morning news., 1903-12-18

Miss Marian Dent entertained last
evening with a small and Informal din
ner before the soiree. The table was
prettily appointed, with a centerpiece
of yellow roses.
The guests were Miss Agnes Raoul,
of Atlanta; Miss Clermont Huger, Miss
Mary Hops, Miss Caroline Meldrim,
Mr.. CASTOR Raoul, Mr.. Dan Hull, Mr..
Harris G. Cope, Mr.. Edward Barnwell,
and Mr.. ]. Moultrie Lee, Jr.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-12-18

Augusta, Dec. I'D. J. Sully, the
New York cotton bull, made a bet
of $1,000 to-day with three Augusta
cotton men, an exporter taking $500
of it and cotton factor and a fac
tory president taking $3.50 each. Sully
bets that this years cotton crop will
not exceed 10000, 900 bales.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-12-18
SOCIETY EVENTS AND PERSONALS

SOCIETY EVENTS AND PERSONALS
Mrs. William r. Leaken will enter
tain this afternoon with small in
formal tea for Miss Cornelia Maclean
Only the members of the younger set
have been invited.
Mrs. ]. A. G. Carson will entertain
with cards this afternoon.
Mrs. Charles Dixon will give a card
party tomorrow afternoon.
Mrs. Walker of Columbus is visiting
her sister, Mrs. Joseph Hull, and will
be here for Christmas.
Mr.. and Mrs. D. r. Thomas have
moved into their new home on Thirty
seventh street. west.
Mrs. A B. NJ. Gibbes will serve tea
at the Golf Club tomorrow afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. B. Palmer have
arrived from Bridgeport. Conn.,, for
the winter. and are at the De Soto.
Mr.. H. P. Smart left yesterday for
New York.
Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Conner, who are
travelling abroad, expect to reach
Cairo on Christmas Eve, and will
spend Christmas there.
Mrs. N. Paulsen has gone to Green
Cove Springs.
The. OF. L. G." Card Club was de-
lightfully entertained Wednesday aft
ernoon by Miss Eleanor Caldwell The
parlors were beautifully decorated.
The scores were kept on hand-painted
cards, in the shape of pink roses and
the prizes were extremely pretty. The
first gold hat pin, was won by Miss
Moreno. A pair of cuff pins, the con-
ISOLATION prize, was won by Miss Doer-
finger. The BOBBY, an ornament,
was won by Miss Payne. Among
those present were Mrs. w. S. Adams,
Mrs. John Miller Blaine, Mrs. Fritz
Moreno, Mrs. .Robb Warwick, Mrs w.
w. Metzger, Mrs. Leopold, Mrs. Robt.
E. Banks, Miss Mayme Payne, Miss
Hattie Berry, Miss Julia Moreno, Miss
Mayme Jordon, Miss Eleanor Caldwell
and Miss Amelia Doerflinger of Bruins
wick. Miss Julia Moreno will enter
tain at the clubs next weeks meeting.
DR.. George Broadhead, distinguish
ed physician of New York city, is in
Savannah on visit to DR.. Ralston
baltimore and DIR. George R. White
The Savannah morning news., 1903-12-18
CITY BREvITES.

The December meeting of the Cham
Der of Commerce has been called for
Dec. 81.
The annual communication and cleo
ton of Landrum Lodge, F. and A. M,
will be held tonight.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-12-18

terms at the first meeting upon the
resumption of school after the Christ
mas holidays. They are all young men
who stand at the head of their classes
as well as their societies.
The hall of Phi Gamma is being rem
novated within and without, at cost
of about $500 and will be ready for
occupancy at the first meeting after
Christmas.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-12-18
HARN-PHILIPs, PENNINGTON.

Mcintosh. Ca, Dec. 17.-Mr. z. H.
Harm and Miss Emma Philips were
married last night at the home of
the brides parents in Pennington. Mr..
Harm is from Bryan county, and now
resides at Mcintosh. Miss Philips is
a young lady who has many friends.
After the marriage a reception was
held.